41 Dethihocky 2 Tienganh 9 Tphcmquacacnamcodapanchitiet

41 ĐỀ THI HỌC KỲ 2 TIẾNG ANH 9 TPHCM QUA CÁC NĂM
(CÓ ĐÁP ÁN CHI TIẾT) GỒM 101 TRANG
ĐỀ SỐ 1: KIỂM TRA GIỮA HỌC KỲ 2, PHÒNG GIÁO DỤC, QUẬN 1, TPHCM, NĂM 2007-2008
ĐỀ SỐ 12: KIỂM TRA GIỮA HỌC KỲ 2, TRƯỜNG THCS MINH ĐỨC, QUẬN 1, TPHCM, NĂM 2010-2011
ĐỀ SỐ 18: THI HỌC KỲ 2, TRƯỜNG THCS VĂN LANG, QUẬN 1, TPHCM, NĂM 2008-2009
ĐỀ SỐ 19: THI HỌC KỲ 2, TRƯỜNG THCS MINH ĐỨC, QUẬN 1, TPHCM, NĂM 2008-2009
ĐỀ SỐ 20: THI HỌC KỲ 2, TRƯỜNG THCS VÕ TRƯỜNG TOẢN, QUẬN 1, TPHCM, NĂM 2008-2009
ĐỀ SỐ 21: THI HỌC KỲ 2, TRƯỜNG TH Á CHÂU, QUẬN 1, TPHCM, NĂM 2008-2009
ĐỀ SỐ 22: THI HỌC KỲ 2, TRƯỜNG THCS NGUYỄN DU, QUẬN 1, TPHCM, NĂM 2008-2009
ĐỀ SỐ 23: THI HỌC KỲ 2, TRƯỜNG THCS CHU VĂN AN, QUẬN 1, TPHCM, NĂM 2008-2009
ĐỀ SỐ 24: THI HỌC KỲ 2, TRƯỜNG THCS TRẦN VĂN ƠN, QUẬN 1, TPHCM, NĂM 2008-2009
ĐỀ SỐ 26: THI HỌC KỲ 2, PHÒNG GIÁO DỤC, QUẬN 1, TPHCM, NĂM 2009-2010
ĐỀ SỐ 28: THI HỌC KỲ 2, TRƯỜNG THCS ĐỨC TRÍ, QUẬN 1, TPHCM, NĂM 2009-2010
ĐỀ SỐ 32: THI HỌC KỲ 2, TRƯỜNG THCS ĐỒNG KHỞI, QUẬN 1, TPHCM, NĂM 2013-2014
ĐỀ SỐ 33: THI HỌC KỲ 2, TRƯỜNG THCS LƯƠNG THẾ VINH, QUẬN 1, TPHCM, NĂM 2013-2014
ĐỀ SỐ 36: THI HỌC KỲ 2, TRƯỜNG THCS TRẦN ĐẠI NGHĨA (ĐỀ A), QUẬN 1, TPHCM, NĂM 2014-2015
ĐỀ SỐ 37: THI HỌC KỲ 2, TRƯỜNG THCS TRẦN ĐẠI NGHĨA (ĐỀ B), QUẬN 1, TPHCM, NĂM 2014-2015
(CÓ ĐÁP ÁN CHI TIẾT)
(Thờ i gian là m bà i 45 phú t)
I. PRONUNCIATION: (1,0pt) (Write A, B, C, or D for the word you choose)

@. Choose the word whose underlined part Is pronounced differently from that of the other words:
1. A. nuclear B. pollute C. infrastructure D. reduce
2. A. persuade B. wrap C. deforestation D. label
3. A. flow B. household C. folk D. category
@@. Choose the word whose main stress pattern is not the same as that of the others:
4. A. effective B. efficiency C. appliance D. innovation
5. A. ordinary B. recent C. suggest D. regularly
II. USE OF ENGLISH: (3,0 pts ) Write A.B.C, or D which best completes the sentences:
6. Tom suggested _________ to eat.
A. go out B. going out C. to going out D. going on
7. I think we should use electricity _________ to save money.
A. careful B. careless C. carefully D. carelessly
8. That river is _________ with foam.
A. littered B. ended C. thrown D. covered
9. Henry’s mother has just gone abroad _________ , he has to look after himself.
A. Therefore B. so C. However D. Moreover
10. We need stronger laws to protect the _________ .
A. environment. B. deforestation C. pollutants D. complication
11. The _________ causes many health problems.
A. treasure B. pollution C. resources D. standard
12. In a few years’ time, our houses will be _________ by solar energy.
A. replaced B. installed C. heated D. conserved
13. Television is an _________ means of communication.
A. natural B. alternative C. ineffective D. effective
14. The teacher divided the students _________ four groups.
A. in B. into C. on D. onto
15. The cost of living in Vietnam is low compared _________ Singapore.
A. as B. with C. of D. than
16. Can you give us some advice _________ how to improve English, Ms. Mary?
A. of B. off C. on D. after
17. He got wet _________ he forgot his umbrella.
A. so B. because of C. sinceD. but
18. We enjoy learning English _________ we find it very difficult.
A. moreover B. and C. however D. but
19. There is a _________ faucet in your kitchen.
A. drip B. dripping C. driping D. dripped
20. We are worried about the _________ of the fresh water for the world’s population.
A. short B. shortage C. shorten D. shortening
III. READING COMPREHENSION: (2pts)
@. Choose the, word or phrase (A. B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage:
Are you looking for a cheap, clean, effective (21)_________ of power that doesn’t cause pollution
or waste natural resources? Look no further than solar energy (22)_________ our Sun.
This power could be provided by the Sun. One percent of the solar energy that reaches the
Earth is enough to provide power for the (23) _________ population.
Many countries are already using solar energy. Solar panels are placed on the roofs of a house
and the Sun’s energy is used (24) _________ water. The energy can be stored for a number of days; so
on (25)_________ days you can use solar energy, too.
21. A. source B. resource C. resources D. way
22. A. in B. from C. of D. above
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23. A. all B. recent C. total D. enormous
24. A. heat B. to heat C. heating D. heated
25. A. cloudy B. cloudless C. sunny D. beautiful
@@. Read the passage, and then decide whether the statements that follow are True or False. Write
A for TRUE and B for FALSE:
Pollution can kill or sicken plants, animals, and people. Pollution can change the environment.
Things that cause pollution are called pollutants.
Pollution can get into the air. Air pollution can irritate people's lungs. Polluted air can mix with
rain to make acid rain. Acid rain kills trees and harms fish in lakes.
Pollution can also get into soil and water. From there, pollutants can get into the food chain.
Plants take In the pollution from the ground. Animals that eat the plants can be harmed, too. Bigger
animals and even people might eat the damaged animals.
26. Animals and people can die because of pollution.
27. In order to make acid rain, people mix polluted air and rain.
28. People call all polluted things pollutants.
29. Fish in lake are harmed by acid rain.
30. The damaged plants can directly do harm to animals’ health.
IV. Choose the words or phrases that are not correct in Standard English: (1,0)
31. I think you should replace those ordinary bulbs with saving energy ones.
A B C D
32. We should try to conserving energy in our house.
A B C D
33. We are going camping this weekend, so we ask her to look for our dog.
A B C D
34. Please remember buying me a magazine on your way home.
A B C D
35. I am disappoint that my son didn't win the first prize in the speaking contest.
A B C D
V. Use the correct form of the word given In each sentence: (1,0 pt)
36. She has _________ provided a picnic lunch for US. (kindness)
37. If we buy recycled _________ , we can do a part to save the environment, (produce)
38. The beach in our city is _________ dirty, (extreme)
39. I am looking forward to receiving good _________ from you. (respond)
40. They are discussing the preservation of _________ resources, (nature)
VI. Choose the best option A, B. C. or D to complete the sentence: (0, 8 pt)
41. Remember to turn off the lights before leaving _________ .
A. or you’ll pay more for electricity. B. so you’ll pay more for electricity,
C. although you'll pay more for electricity. D. if you'll pay more for electricity.
42. Don’t forget to _________
A. have him do homework B. told him to do homework
C. ask him do homework D. request him doing homework
43. It was raining hard, _________ .
A. however, we had to cancel the game. B. but we had to cancel the game,
C. so we had to cancel the game. D. because we had to cancel the game.
44. _________ to school by public bus?
A. Shall you go B. Let’s go C. Why not we go D. Why not go
VI. Rewrite the second sentence so that It has a similar meaning to the first sentence: (1,2pts)
45. Ride your bike carefully or you will cause accident.
If you.............................................................................................................................................................................................
46. Nam dances wonderfully.
Nam is...........................................................................................................................................................................................
47. My friend failed his exam because or his laziness.
As...................................................................................................................................................................................................
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ANSWER KEY
1. C 6. B 11. B 16. C 21. A 26. A 31. C
2. B 7. C 12. C 17. C 22. B 27. B 32. B
3. D 8. D 13. D 18. D 23. C 28. B 33. D
4. D 9. A 14. B 19. B 24. B 29. A 34. B
5. C 10. A 15. B 20. B 25. A 30. A 35. A
36. kindly 37. products 38. extremely 39. respond 40. natural
41. A 42. A 43. C 44. D
45. If you bike carefully, you won’t cause accident.
46. Nam is a wonderful dancer.
47. As my friend was lazy, he...
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I. LISTENING: Listen to the tape carefully and do the two exercises below: (1.5 pts)
• Write True or False: (1pt)
1. The mother and her son are on a camping trip in the woods.
2. The mother asks her son to bring the soda bottles home.
3. The boy’s mother will just take him home if he keeps quiet.
4. The mother seems very pleased with her son’s questions.
• Write A or B to choose the correct answers: (0.5pt)
1. A. The boy asks about 2 questions B. The boy asks more than 2 questions.
2. A. The boy isn’t interested in protecting the B. The mother isn’t interested in protecting
environment. the environment.
II. USE OF ENGLISH: Write A. B. C or D which best competes the sentences: (1,5 pts)
1. Do not throw those cans _________ the fence.
A. on B. off C. over D. away
2. John is worried _________ his exam.
A. at B. on C. for D. about
3. Mrs. Jane divided her students _________ small groups.
A. in B. into C. onto D. up to
4. Jane is very busy _________ , she is ready to help everyone.
A. However B. Therefore C. But D. As
5. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other words
A. account B. resource C. household D. amount
6. Choose the word whose main stress pattern is not the same as that of the others:
A. ordinary B. effective C. environment D. efficiency
III. Supply the correct form of words in parentheses: (1pt)
1. Mary’s friends are very _________ that she can’t stay longer, (disappoint)
2. How can we keep our environment _________ ? (pollute)
3. Our _________ only want to buy products that work effectively, (consume)
4. Water is _________ down through the roof, (drip)
IV. READINGCOMPREHENSON: (2,5pts)
@. Read the passage and decide whether die statements that follow are True or False: (1 pt)
Our oceans are becoming extremely polluted. Most of this pollution comes from the land, which
means it comes from people. Firstly, there is raw sewage, which is pumped directly into the sea.
Many countries, both developed and developing,: guilty of doing this. Secondly, ships drop about 6
million tons of garbage into the sea each year. Thirdly, there are oil is from ships.. A ship has an
accident and oil leaks from the vessel. This not only pollutes the water, but it also kills marina life.
Next, there are waste materials from factories. Without proper regulations, factory owners let the
waste run directly into the rivers, which then leads to the sea. And finally, oil is washed from land.
This can be the result of carelessness or a deliberate dumping of waste.
1. The oceans are getting polluted because of people.
2. A lot of countries are guilty of pumping raw sewage directly into the sea.
3. Oil spills from ships only pollute the water.
4. Factory owners let the waste run directly to the sea.
@@. Circle the word or phrase that best fits the blank space in the following passage: (1,5pts)
Many countries are already using (1)_________ energy. Solar (2)_________ are placed on the roofs
of a house and the Sun’s energy is used to (3)_________ water. The energy can be stored for a number
of days, so on (4)_________ days you can use solar energy, too. Sweden has an (5)_________ solar
energy program. There, all buildings will be heated by solar energy and cars (6)_________ solar
power instead of gas by the year 2015.
A. sun B. sunlight C. sunny D. solar
A. boards B. panels C. sheets D. bars
A. heat B. heating C. heated D. be heated
A. cloud B. cloudy C. cloudless D. sunny
A. advance B. in advance C. advanced D. advancing
A. use B. will use C. will be used D. can be used
V. Supply the correct Tense or Form of the Verbs in parentheses: (1pt)
1. Her grandpa used to make his living by _________ fish, (catch)
2. We are looking forward _________ from her. (hear)
3. In a few years’ time, our houses _________ by solar energy, (heat)
4. We _________ an ideal place to live if we keep our neighborhood clean, (have)
VI. WRITING:(2.5pts)
@. Rewrite die second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence: (1,5 pts)
1. Listen to the teacher carefully or you can’t understand the lesson.
If you............................................................................................................................................................................................
2. Nam said: “Let’s go to school by bikes or buses to save money and energy. ”
Nam suggested.........................................................................................................................................................................
3. My sister failed her exam because of her laziness.
Since my sister........................................................................................................................................................................ '
@@. Write sentences with the cues given to make meaningful sentences: (1pt)
1. Remember/ turn/ the lights/ before/ leaving.
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2. Don’t/ forget/ get/ plumber/ repair/ the faucet/ the kitchen.
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ANSWER KEY
I. LISTENING: Listen to the tape carefully and do the two exercises below: (1.5 pts)
• Write True or False: (1pt)
1. T 2. F 3. F 4. F
• Write A or B to choose the correct answers: (0.5pt)
1. A 2. B
II. USE OF ENGLISH: Write A. B. C or D which best competes the sentences: (1,5 pts)
1. C 2. D 3. B 4. A 5. B 6. A
III. Supply the correct form of words in parentheses: (1pt)
1. disappointed 2. unpolluted 3. consumers 4. dripping
IV. READINGCOMPREHENSON: (2,5pts)
@. Read the passage and decide whether die statements that follow are True or False: (1 pt)
1. T 2. T 3. F 4. F
@@. Circle the word or phrase that best fits the blank space in the following passage: (1,5pts)
1. D. solar 3. A. heat 5. C. advanced
2. B. panels 4. B. cloudy 6. B. will use
1. catching 2. to hearing 3. will be heated 4. will/ can have
VI. WRITING:(2.5pts)
@. Rewrite die second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence: (1,5 pts)
1. If you don’t listen to the teacher carefully, you can’t understand the lesson.
2. Nam suggested that we/ they (should) go to school by bikes or buses to save money and energy.
4. Since my sister was lazy, she failed her exam.
@@. Write sentences with the cues given to make meaningful sentences: (1pt)
1. Remember to turn off the lights before leaving.
2. Don’t forget to get a plumber to check the faucet in the kitchen.
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I. LISTENING: Listen to the tape and do the two exercises below:(1,5pts)

@. Write True or False: (1pt)
1. Solar energy can’t be cheap and clean.
2. Pollution can come from, solar energy.
3. We can use solar energy on cloudy days.
4. Solar energy can be used to save natural resources.
@@. Write A or B to choose the correct answer: (0,5pt)
5. A. Solar energy can be stored for a number of days. B. Solar energy can be stored for cloudy days.
6. A. Many countries have already used solar energy, B. Only Sweden has already used solar energy.
II. USE OF ENGLISH: Write A.B.C. or D which best completes the sentences: (1.5 pts)
1. It's raining _________ , we can’t go to the beach.
A. Because B. So C. However D. Therefore
2. _________ want more information about the food they buy.
A. Consumers B. Producers C. Sellers D. Manufacturers
3. He's having a party in _________ of his 90th birthday.
A. ceremony B. celebration C. anniversary D. memory
4. On Easter Day, people crowd the street to watch colorful _________
A. shows B. parades C. contests D. slaves
5. The nuclear plant provides a fifth of the nation’s energy _________
A. supplies B. sources C. savings D. production
6. I have lost my pen, I have been looking _________ it for two hours.
A. after B. up C. forward D. for
III. Supply the correct form of Words in parentheses: (1pt)
1. People often sing Happy New Year at Tet _________ (joy)
2. Many newer cars have a much lower fuel _________ (consume)
3. We want to see the _________ of environment from the local authority. (protect)
4. The schoolboys are often _________ students. (energy)
IV. READING COMPREHENSION: (2,5pts)
@. Read the passage, and decide whether the statements that follow are True or False: (1pt)
One family activity on Mother's Day is to have the children cook the early morning meal. Then
they serve the food to their mother while she is still in bed or they might clean the house.
Therefore, she does not have tó do it. Father might take care of the children on that day so that the
mothers can rest, or take a walk, or read a book. Many mothers feel that this free time on this
special day is a very good Mother's Day gift
1. The children prepare breakfast for their mother on Mother’s Day.
2. On Mother’s Day, mothers have more time off.
3. Fathers help the mothers with their childcare on Mother’s Day.
4. Having free time on Mother’s Day means nothing to many mothers.
@@. Choose the word or phrase that best fits the blank space in the following passage: (1,5pts)
from need house collect
lighting to provide homes
About twenty percent of the world’s present energy already comes from the sun in one form or
another. Special devices have already made available to place on the roofs of houses and flats to
(1)_________ the sun’s rays. Thousands of these devices are now being used to (2) _________ power in
homes throughout the United States while more than a million solar water - heating units have
already been built in (3)_________ in Japan, other purposes for which solar energy is at present being
used include the separation of salt (4)_________ seawater.
For most people In developing countries, the (5) _________ is not for air conditioners or central
heating but for the cheap ways of cooking food, drying crops, and (6)_________ homes.
1. I won’t go unless he _________ me the money back. (pay)
2. Remember _________ the faucets if you don’t use. (turn off)
3. Tet often _________ in late January or early February. (occur)
4.1 suggest Jodnna _________ to the dentist because she has got a toothache. (go)
VI. WRITING: Rewrite the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first
sentence: (2.5pts)
1. A girl is now in hospital. She was injured in the accident.
The girl who..............................................................................................................................................................................
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2. That football match was disappointing to us.
We were .....................................................................................................................................................................................
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3. His family is very poor. However, he is the best student of my class.
Although ....................................................................................................................................................................................
4. My brother took a girl to hospital last night Do you know her ?
Do you know.............................................................................................................................................................................
5. His father took care of me when I was four years old.
His father looked.....................................................................................................................................................................
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ANSWER KEY
I. LISTENING: Listen to the tape and do the two exercises below:(1,5pts)
@. Write True or False: (1pt)
1. False 2. False 3. True 4. True
@@. Write A or B to choose the correct answer: (0,5pt)
5. A 6. A
II. USE OF ENGLISH: Write A.B.C. or D which best completes the sentences: (1.5 pts)
1. D 2. A 4. B 5. A 6. D
1. joyfully 2. consumption 3. protection 4. energetic
IV. READING COMPREHENSION: (2,5pts)
1. True 2. True 3. True 4. False
1. collect 3. homes 5. need
2. provide 4. from 6. lighting
1. pays 2. to turn off 3. occurs 4. (should) go
sentence: (2.5pts)
1. The girl who was injured in the accident is now in hospital.
2. We were disappointed with that football match..
3. Although his family is very poor, he is the best student of my class.
4. Do you know the girl (whom / that) my brother took to hospital last night ?
5. His father looked after me when 1 was four years old.
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I. LISTENING: Listen to the tape and write True or False: (1pt)

1. Solar energy causes pollution.
2. The solar energy that gets to the Earth can provide enough power for the world’s population.
3. Many countries in the world haven’t used solar energy yet.
4. It is impossible to store solar energy for a number of days.
II. USE OF ENGLISH: Write A.B.C. or D which best completes the sentences: (2pts)
1. Please turn _________ the volume. I can’t hear the weather forecast.
A. off B. onC. down D. up
2. Ms. Lan, _________ is very nice, teaches us English
A. that B. who C. whom D. whose
3. Let me congratulate you _________ your excellent result.
A. with B. from C. on D. about
4. _________ Minh was tired, he helped his sister with her homework.
A. Since . B. Because C. Although D. Despite
5. Lam really wants to buy new tables and chairs _________ new furniture costs' too much.
A. However B. Therefore C. because D. so
6. We are not doing enough to protect the environment _________ pollution.
A. with B. from C. out D. away
7. The book _________ is on the desk belongs to my teacher
A. who B. where C. whose D. which
8. Plastic bags are very hard to _________ in the ground.
A. integrate B. dissolve C. mix D. destroy
III. Supply the correct form of Words in parentheses: (l,5pts)
1. Easter is a _________ festival which is celebrated in many countries. (joy)
2. In order to keep our environment _________ we shouldn’t drop litter in public places, (pollute)
3. I was _________ that he didn’t pass the final test, (disappoint)
4. Children want to have traditional _________ (celebrate)
5. We are going to _________ our environment, (protection)
6. We can save energy by _________ the amount of electricity we use. (reduction)
IV. Supply the correct Tense or Form of the Verbs in parentheses: (1pt)
1. I suggest _________ (go) to the movies
2. He’ll be in trouble if he _________ (lose) his passport.
3. What about _________ (turn) off the faucet?
4.1 think we should _________ (take) a shower instead of a bath to save energy.
V. Reading Comprehension’: (2,5pts)
Tet or Lunar New Year holiday is the most important festival in Vietnam. Tet is a joyful festival
which occurs in late January and early February. It is a time for families to clean and decorate their
houses, wear new clothes and enjoy special meals. Family members who live apart try to be
together at Tet.
1. Lunar New Year is often celebrated in Vietnam and developed countries.
2. Tet occurs in late January or early February.
3. Many families make their houses more beautiful and cleaner at Tet.
4. All family members aren’t at home at Tet.
In western countries, electricity, gas and water are not luxuries but necessities. Companies now
realize that (1) _________ want (2) _________ that will not only work effectively, but also save money.
For most North American households, lighting accounts (3)_________ 10 percent to 15 percent of
the electricity bill. However, this amount can (4) _________ by replacing an ordinary 100-watt light
bulb (5) _________ an energy-saving bulb. These bulbs use a quarter of the electricity of standard
10
bulbs and last eight times longer. (6)_________ , consumers can save about US$7 to US$21 per bulb.
1. A. sellers B. workers C. consumers D. servers
2. A. production B. products C. produce D. product
3. A in B. at C. from D. for
4. A. be reduced B. reduce C. is reduced D. reduced
5. A. in B. on C. with D. by
6. A. However B. Therefore C. so D. Because
VI. Rewrite the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. Ỉ (2pts)
1. Despite the heavy rain, the children went to school.
Although.....................................................................................................................................................................................
2. Why don’t we tell the teacher about the problem?
I think we...................................................................................................................................................................................
3. Minh is very friendly. He took part in the meeting.
Minh who...................................................................................................................................................................................
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4. She must stay in bed because of her illness.
Because.......................................................................................................................................................................................
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ANSWER KEY
1. F 2. T 3. F 4. F
1. D 3. C 5. A 7. D
2. B 4. C 6. B 8. B
1. joyful 3. disappointed 5. protect
2. unpolluted 4. celebrations 6. reducing
1. going 2. loses 3. turning 4. take
V. Reading Comprehension’: (2,5pts)
1. F 2. T 3. T 4. F
1. C 2. B 3. D 4. A 5. C 6. B
VI. Rewrite the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. Ỉ (2pts)
1. Although it rained heavily, the children went to school.
2. I think we should tell …
3. Minh, who took part…
4. Because she is ill, she…
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1.
2.
3.
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1. Our electricity bill is _________ . I can’t pay it if all of you go on wasting electricity.
A. large B. big C. enormous D. much.
2. She has a friend _________ is the manager of this company.
A. who B. whose C. which D. whom
3. Don’t _________ when you have difficulty!
A. complain B. worry C. lose heart D. all are correct
4. I want to buy a new dress _________ it is very expensive.
A. However B. Therefore C. But D. Though
5. On the first and second nights of Passover, Jewish families eat a special _________called the Seder.
A. gift B. meal C. drink D. cake
6. Solar panels are _________ on the roof of the house to receive energy from the sun.
A. put B. placed C. installed D. All is correct
7. These are the keys ________ open the front door and back door.'
A. who B. whom . c. which D. whose
8. Auld Lang Syne is sung _________ New Year’s Eve.
A. at B. on C. in D. of
III. Supply the correct form of Words in parentheses: (1,5pts)
1. She has been _________ as the president of our company, (nomination)
2. Everyone is afraid of the _________ pollution, (environment)
3. Some volunteer _________ help to clear up the beach, (conserve)
4. _________ , he finished his work. (Ultimate)
5. Don’t treat me as a _________ (slavery)
6. Everyone likes him because of his sense of _________ (humorous)
1. What can you do in your school _________ pollution, (minimize)
2. Flowers should _________ in warm places, (keep)
3. Christmas was the last time we _________ a party, (have)
4. She cannot speak English without _________ mistakes.(make)
IV. Reading Comprehension: (2,5pts )
Many people still believe that natural resources will never be used up. Actually, the world’s
energy resources are limited. Nobody knows exactly how much fuel is left. However, we also
should use them economically and try to find out alternative sources of power. According to
Professor Marvin Burnham of the New England Institute of Technology, we have to start
conserving coal, oil and gas before it is too late; and nuclear power is the only alternative.
1. Natural resources will never run out.
2. We don’t know exactly how much fuel is left.
3. We shouldn’t waste natural resources.
4. According to Professor Marvin Burnham, solar energy will be used as a substitute for natural
resources.
(1) exact (2) between (3) on (4) believe (5) happy
(6) important (7) during , (8) exactly (9) know (10) of
Vietnam’s New Year is officially known as Tet. It begins (1) _________ January twenty-first and
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February nineteenth. The (2) _________ date changes from year to year. Tet lasts ten days. The first
three days are the most (3)_________ . Vietnamese people believe that what people act (4)_________
those days will influence the whole year. As a result, they make every effort to avoid arguments and
smile as much as possible. Vietnamese people (5) _________ that the first person through the door
(6)_________ New Year’s Day brings either good or bad luck. Children receive lucky money as they do
in other countries.
VI. Rewrite the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence: (2pts)
1. She can save much water by taking showers instead of baths.
If.....................................................................................................................................................................................................
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2. She didn’t drink anything. She was very thirsty.
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3. Why don’t we plant some roses in the garden? .
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4. The visitors can see a lot of beautiful parks. They come to London.
The visitors................................................................................................................................................................................
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ANSWER KEY
1.
2.
3.
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1. C 3. D 5. B 7. C
2. A 4. A 6. D 8. B
III. Supply the correct form of Words in parentheses: (1,5pts)
1. nominated 3. conservationists 5. slave
2. environmental 4. ultimately 6. humor
1. to minimize 2. to kept 3. had 4. making
IV. Reading Comprehension: (2,5pts )
1. F 2. T 3. T 4. F
1. between 3. important 5. believe
2. exact 4. during 6. on
1. If she takes showers…, she can save…
2. Although she was…
3. I think we should plant…
4. The visitors who come to London can see…
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1. The most important celebration for Vietnamese people is the Lunar New Year.
2. Passover occurs in late January or early February.
3. Many countries in the world celebrate Easter.
4. On Easter day good children can receive chocolate or sugar eggs.
1. The students have two weeks off _________ Tet
A. on B. at C. in D. before
2. Scientists are trying to find _________ sources of power before we use up all the fossil fuels.
A. alternative B. clean C. natural D. cheap
3. It Started to rain _________ we decided to stop playing tennis.
A. however B. so C. therefore D. although
4. It’s possible to store solar energy for _________ days.
A. a number of B. the number of C. lot of D. plenty
5. She suggested _________ a plumber _________ all the pipes.
A. to get / to replace B. getting / replacing C. getting / to replace D. get / replace
6. They forgot to pay the bill and their electricity was cut _________
A. down B. up C. out D. off
7. These products _________ work effectively _________ save money as well.
A. only / but also B. not also / but C. not only / but D. not only /and also
8. We can’t distinguish him _________ his twin brother.
A. with B. for C. of D. from
1. The electricity _________ in big cities is always enormous. (CONSUME)
2. My friend is an (ENERGY) _________ man who always takes part in social activities.
3. The _________ of solar panels for buildings costs a lot of money. (INSTALL)
4.1 hope that you will solve the problem (EFFECT)_________
5. People sang Auld lang Syne (JOY) _________ on New Year’s Eve.
6. The street was (CROWD) _________ with people watching the colorful parade.
IV. Supply the correct Tense or Form of the Verbs In parentheses: (1pt)
1. We (just nominate) _________ him as the most effective charity activist in town.
2. It’s a waste of money (have) _________ a dripping faucet in the bathroom.
3. The (label)_________ scheme helps consumers know how much energy efficiency each model has.
4. Cars (use) _________ solar power instead of gas by the year of 2015.
IV: Reading Comprehension: (2,5 pts )
@. Read -tha passage, and decide whether the statements that follow are True or False: (1pt)
The world’s oceans are so vast that they can cope with the present levels of pollution.
However, little is known about the long-term effects of such low poisoning. The most serious of
modern times is that man is destroying the earth’s natural resources, and transforming huge areas
Into wasteland… As a result, it is becoming extremely difficult to grow enough to feed the rapidly
increasing population. A way of protecting all the wildlife on the earth must also he found as many
species are In danger of disappearing completely from the face of the earth. The dangers, however,
are not confined solely to the land and the sea. The smoke in the atmosphere, for example, is
increasing so much that the amount of sunlight has been reduced in many cities. Man’s whole
environment is being changed in a serious way.
1. The world’s oceans are becoming more polluted.
2. Feeding the rapidly increasing population of the world is very easy.
3. The dangers are confined solely to the land and the sea
4. The environment is being changed seriously.
ate comes pagoda eaten visits
church before with presents by
Christmas is a very important festival in Britain and the USA. Christmas Day is on 25
December. The day (1)_________ this is called Christmas Eve and the day after is called Boxing Day. At
Christmas, people give (2)_________ and send greetings to each other. They put special trees,
Christmas trees, in their homes and decorate them (3)_________ colored lights and other pretty
things. Children believe that Santa Claus (4)_________ them and brings them presents at night. Many
people go to (5)_________ and sing Christmas carols. On Christmas Day, a special dinner is usually
(6)_________ with roast turkey and hot pudding.
1. The faucet Is dripping and water Is going all over the floor.
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2. She said, “Why don’t you finish your assignment before going to bed, Nam?”
She suggested...........................................................................................................................................................................
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3. He was successful, but he felt dissatisfied.
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4. Viet Nam exports rice to other countries. It is in South-East Asia.
Viet Nam.....................................................................................................................................................................................
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ANSWER KEY
1. T 2. F 3. T 4. T
1. B 3. C 5. C 7. C
2. A 4. A 6. D 8. D
1. consumption 3. installation 5. joyfully
2. energetic 4. effectively 6. crowded
IV. Supply the correct Tense or Form of the Verbs In parentheses: (1pt)
1. have just 2. to have 4. will use
nominated 3. labeling
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IV: Reading Comprehension: (2,5 pts )
@. Read -tha passage, and decide whether the statements that follow are True or False: (1pt)
1. T 2. F 3. F 4. T
1. before 2. presents 3. with 4. church 5. eaten
1. Because of the dripping faucet, water is going…
2. She suggested Nam (should) finish…
3. Even though he was…
4. Viet Nam which is in SEA, exports…
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I. LISTENING Listen to the tape and write True or False: (1pt)

1. The conservationists are sunbathing on the beach.
2. People keep the beach unpolluted.
3. Mrs. Smith is giving the conservationists a picnic lunch.
4. The conservationists have to work hard before being provided lunch.
1. Tet is a festival which _________ in late January or early February.
A. occurs B. occur C. occurred D. ocurring
2. What do you like best about your uncle? - It’s his _________ of humor.
A. mean B. character C. sense D. jokes
3. I live in Nha Trang _________ is one of the most beautiful cities of Viet Nam.
A. who B. where C. whose D. which
4. Passover is celebrated in Israel and by all _________ people.
A. English B. Vietnamese C. Japanese D. Jewish
5. Last night we came to the show late _________ the traffic was so heavy.
A. although B. despite C. and D. because
6. Her grandma turned the TV _________ to see the weather forecast.
A. down B. off C. on D. up
7. It was very _________ that you won the first prize.
A. amaze B. amazed C. amazing D. amazement
8. I won't go _________ you pay me the money back.
A. as well as B. as long as C. unless D. as soon as
1. Forest fires start _________ during drought, (easy)
2. She looked with _________ at the result of her work, (proud)
3. The result of the experiment was _________ . (satisfy)
4. My parents are very sad because of my _________ exam results, (disappoint)
5. We need to find a _________ for Sue. (replace)
6. Jo plays the violin _________ well, (amaze)
1 .Get him (fix) _________ the washing machine.
2. Mary’s keys (lose)_________ two days ago.
3. When we arrived, she (feed)_________ the chickens.
4. We should practice (speak)_________ English in class regularly.
IV. Redding Comprehension: (2,5pts )
The second Sunday in May is Mother’s Day. It is a public holiday in both Britain and America.
On that day , children send Mother’s Day cards to their mothers. They give their mothers flowers or
sweets as presents. Fathers and children do the cooking so that mothers can have a rest.
In the USA, Mother’s Day started in 1860s. there was a small town called Pruntytown in the
middle of the USA. People in the town fought against each other during a war. After the war, they
hated each other. Mrs. Ann Reeves Janis wanted the people to make friends with each other again.
So she started" Mother’s Friendship Day”. On that day, she visited all the other mothers in the town
and said, “Let US be friends with each other again".
Her idea succeeded. The same thing happened in other parts of the country. After she died,
her daughter carried on her idea. In 1908, “Mother’s Friendship Day" became "Mother’s Day".
1. On Mother’s Day, children receive flowers or sweets from their mothers.
2. Mother’s Day was born in Britain.
3. Mrs. Ann Reeves Janis wanted the people in Pruntytown to be friends..
4. The name of celebration “Mother’s Day" was named after “Mother’s Friendship Day"
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from Besides worst with catching
seeing that most However
Dear Mr. President,
I’m writing to you about the problem of fish (1) _________ in the lake behind my house. “
These days, many people begin to catch fish in the lake behind my house. However, what
make me worried (2)_________ is they use electricity to catch fish. A lot of small fish died and
floated on the water surface. (3)_________ , other animals such as frogs, toads, and even birds also
died (4)_________ electric shock waves.
I would suggest (5)_________ the local authorities should prohibit and fine heavily anyone
catching fish in this way.
I look forward to hearing and (6)_________ good response from you.
Yours faithful.
Tran Thanh Minh
1. Yoko told me about students. They have taken the entrance exam 13 times.
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2. The weather was extremely hot, but they went jogging in the park.
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3. The dress no longer fits her well. Her boyfriend gave her the dress.
The dress ...................................................................................................................................................................................
4. I suggest using public buses instead of motorbikes.
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ANSWER KEY
I. LISTENING Listen to the tape and write True or False: (1pt)
1. F 2. F 3. T 4. T
1. A 3. D 5. D 7. C
2. C 4. D 6. C 8. C
1. easily 3. satisfactory 5. replacement
2. pride 4. disappointing 6. amazingly
1. to fix 2. were lost 3. was feeding 4. speaking
IV. Redding Comprehension: (2,5pts )
1. F 2. F 3. T 4. T
1. catching 3. besides 5. that
2. most 4. from 6. seeing
1. Yoko …. students who have…
2. Although the weather was….
3. The dress which her…
4. It would be better if you used public…
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I. LISTENG: Listen to the tape and write True or False: (1pt)

1. Lunar New Year is the most important celebration in Vietnam.
2. Passover happens at around the same time as Lunar New Year.
3. On Easter Day, children receive chocolate or Seders.
4. Vietnamese people enjoy eating sticky rice cakes at Tet.
1. _________ are used to kill insects and weeds so as to help crops grow better.
A. Dynamite B. Pesticides C. Treasures D. Creatures
2. We often decorate our houses _________ many beautiful flowers on Tet holidays.
A. in B. for C. with D. from
3. _________ is the holiday of Jewish on which people celebrate freedom from slavery.
A. Easter B. Christmas C. New Year D. Passover
4. Howard’s sense of humor distinguishes him _________ others.
A. to B. from C. in D. with
5. _________ is a song which is sung on New Year’s Eve.
A. Auld Lang Syne B. Happy New Year C. Happy birthday D. Jingle Bell
6. The shopping center was _________ with people on the first day of the sales.
A. full B. crowded C. busy D. hurry
7. We _________ up our neighborhood when the conservationist arrived.
A. cleaned B. are cleaning C. were cleaning D. cleaning
8. _________ saving energy in your family?
A. Why not B. Why don’t you C. I suggest D. What about
1. I was very _________ That she visited me last night, (amaze)
2. I’m looking forward to receiving good _________ from you. (respond)
3. We love our grandfather for his _________ (generous)
4. For me, job _________ is more important than money, (satisfy)
5. People often sing Happy New Year at Tet _________ (joy)
6. We are interested in the _________ of the fresh water for the world's population, (short)
IV. Supply the correct Tense or Form of the verbs in parentheses: (1pt)
1. Remember _________ off the faucets if you don’t use. (turn)
2. Tet often _________ in late January or early February, (occur)
3. I suggest _________ a charity event to raise money, (organize)
4. I think people should use tree leaves for _________ food, (wrap).
IV. Reading Comprehension: (2,5 pts )
@. Read the passage, and decide whether the statements that follow are True or False: (1 pt)
Pollution, can kill or sicken plants, animals, and people. Pollution can change the
environment. Things that cause pollution are called pollutants. Pollution can get into the air. Air
pollution can irritate people’s lungs. Polluted air can mix with rain to make acid rain. Acid rain kills
trees and harms fish in lakes. Pollution can also get into soil and water. From there, pollutants can
get into the food chain. Plants take in the pollution from the ground. Animals that eat the plants can
be harmed, too. Bigger animals and even people might eat the damaged animals.
1. In order to make acid rain, people mix polluted air and rain.
2. People call all polluted things pollutants.
3. Fish in lake are harmed by acid rain.
4. The damaged plants can directly do harm to animals' health.
@@. Choose the word or phrase (A. B. C or D) that best fits the blank space in the following
passage: (1,5pts)
We are all destroying the earth. The seas and rivers are too (1)_________ to swim in. There is so
much smoke in the air that it is (2)_________ to live in many of the world’s cities. We have cut down
so many trees that there are now vast areas of waste land all over the world. As a result, farmers in
parts of Africa can’t grow enough (3)_________ In certain countries in Asia, there Is so little rice.
Moreover, we do not take enough care of the countryside. Wild animals are (4)_________
disappearing. For instance, tigers are rare in India now because we have killed too many for them
to survive. However, it isn’t so simple to talk (5) _________ the problem. We must act now before it is
too late to do anything about it. Join us now. Save the Earth. This is too (6)_________ to ignore.
1. A. dirt B. dirty C. fresh D. pollute
2. A. unhealthy B. health C. healthy D. healthily
3. A. eating B. eat C. to eat D. for eat
4. A. quickly B. quick C. hardly D. hard
5. A. to B. with C. at D. about
6. A. surprised B. easy C. important D. unimportant
1. We should use energy-saving bulbs to save electricity.
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2. My brother took a girl to hospital last night. Do you know her?
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3. His mother took care of me when I was five years old.
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4. The sigh was in front of him; however,, he didn’t notice of it.
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ANSWER KEY
I. LISTENG: Listen to the tape and write True or False: (1pt)
1. T 2. F 3. F 4. T
1. B 3. D 5. A 7. C
2. C 4. B 6. B 8. D
1. amazed 3. generosity 5. joyfully
2. response 4. satisfaction 6. shortage
IV. Supply the correct Tense or Form of the verbs in parentheses: (1pt)
1. to turn 2. occurs 3. organizing 4. wrapping
1. F 2. F 3. T 4. T
passage: (1,5pts)
1. B 2. A 3. C 4. A 5. D 6. C
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1. Energy-saving should be used to…
2. Do you know the girl whom my brother took to….
3. His mother looked after me when….
4. Although the sign was…
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1. Solar energy can be cheap and clean.
2. It is possible to store solar energy for several days.
3. Solar energy cannot provide enough power for the world’ population.
4. In USA, all buildings will be heated by solar energy in 2015.
1. Why not _________ part in Young Pioneer Program to help poor people.
A. Make B. took C. taken D. taking
2. What about _________ energy-saving appliances?
A. use B. used C. unused D. using
3. Hoa failed her math test _________ she has to do the test again.
A. therefore B. however C. but D. and
4. The student _________ composition I read writes well.
A. who B. whom C. which D. whose
5. Jame often feels proud _________ her birthday.
A. of B. in C. to D. on
6. The book _________ is on the table is mine.
A. who B. whom: C. which D. whose
7. The Volunteer Conservationists will make the beach _________ again.
A. beauty B. beautiful C. beautifully D. beautifuly
8. Water pipes _________ regularly.
A. should check B. should checked C. should be checked D. should be check
1. To my _________ the school yard was littered with plastics and cans, (disappoint)
2. We should stop these _________ activities. (pollute)
3. It is time- _________ to watch TV all day.(consume)
4. The internet has helped students to study _________ (effect)
5. I have just received an _________ bill. It’s about 1 million VND.(electric)
3. I made a _________ to the police about the noise.(complain) .
IV. Supply the correct Tense or. Form of the Verbs in parentheses: (1pt)
1. Uncle Ho _________ (live) in France for 3 years
2. Ba enjoys _________ (help) war invalids with their chores.
3. My father is very pleased _________ (raise) money for the poor.
4. I (study) _________ in this school for 4 years now.
Mr. Nhat is upset because there are some trucks of L&P Transport Company having short stop
around his house after their short break, the drivers have left lots of garbage on the ground . When
the struck leave the place, the ground is covered with trash and a few minutes later there is smell
and flies.. So Mr. Nhat decides to write c Complaint letter to the director of L&P Company in oder to
ask the Company to tell the drivers to clear up all the crash on the ground before leaving. He hopes
he will see good response from the Company.
1. The drivers litter a lot of garbage after their refreshment.
2. There is smell but no flies from the trash.
3. Mr. Nhat wants to complain about this problem.
4. Mr. Nhat wants the drivers clear up trash before leaving.
off closed on simple repair
reduce also prepare complex open
These days, people waste a lot of energy in the kitchen, we can (1)_________ this amount by
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doing these things:
First, we should turn (2)_________ the electrical appliances if we don’t need.
Second, we can (3)_________ food carefully before turning on the stove.
Third, we have to keep the refrigerator door(4) _________ .
I strongly believe that if we follow these (5)_________ rules, not only will we avoid wasting
energy in the kitchen, but (6)_________ the natural resources can be preserved.
VI. Rewrite the second sentence so that it has Q similar meaning to the first sentence: (2pts)
1. Why don’t you go to school by bus.
If I...................................................................................................................................................................................................
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2. Let ‘s use solar energy to heat water.
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3. Mr. Ba has just bought a new house.
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4. The weather is bad; however, we go on a picnic.
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ANSWER KEY
1. T 2. T 3. F 4. F
1. A 3. A 5. C 7. B
2. D 4. D 6. C 8. C
1. disappointment 3. consuming 5. electricity
2. polluting 4. effectively 6. complaint
IV. Supply the correct Tense or. Form of the Verbs in parentheses: (1pt)
1. lived 2. helping 3. to raise 4. have studied
1. T 2. F 3. T 4. T
1. reduce 2. off 3. prepare 4. simple 5. also
1. If I were you, I would go…
2. I suggest using solar….
3. A new house has just been bought by Mr. Ba….
4. Even though the weather…
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1. Lunar New Year is the most important celebration in Viet Nam
2. On Easter Day, children have a special meal called the Seder.
3. Passover happens at around the same time as Lunar New Year.
4. There are colorful parades on Easter Day.
1. Can you _________ the TV ? I have a headache and don’t want to watch It.
A. turn off B. turn on C. turn down D. turn up
2. Scientists are looking for an _________ way to reduce energy consumption
A. effect B. effection C. effective D. effectively
3. A: congratulations on your winning. B: _________
A. You’re welcome B. That’s very kind of you C. No, thanks D. Yes of course
4. I'm disappointed _________ people have spoiled this area.
A. that B. when C. if D. how
5. If you have _________ money, you can travel abroad this summer
A. a lot of B. many C. lot of D. a lots
6. We are talking about the preservation of _________ resources
A natural B. naturally C. nature D. naturalize
7. Passover is, celebrated in Israel and by all _________ people.
A. English B. Vietnamese C. Japanese D. Jewish
8. What is the name of the man _________ gave us a lift?
A. he B. what C. which D. who
1. Walking on grass is _________ in this college.(prohibit)
2. The sky is clear and _________ (cloud)
3. This _________ will save money (Innovate)
4. She isn’t happy with her _________ for Tet. (prepare)
5. He wants to _________ his room. (decoration)
6. I'm very _________ of my father, (pride)
1. They will be late for their meeting if they _________ (not leave) now.
2. My birthday is next week. I _________ (be) fifteen.
3. When I was young. I _________ (usually / go) to work by bike.
4. What _________ (you/do) at 8.00 last night?
In the United States, people celebrate Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. Mother’s Day is
celebrated on the second Sunday in May. On this occasion, mother usually receives greeting cards
and gifts from her husband and children. The' best gift of all for an American Mom is a day of
leisure. The majority of American mothers have outside jobs as well as housework, so their
working days are often very hard. The working mother enjoys the traditional Mother’s day custom
of breakfast cooked by her family and served to her on a tray in bed. Later in that day, It’s also
traditional for the extended family group to get together for dinner, either In a restaurant or In one
of their homes.
1. In the United States, people celebrate only Mother’s Day.
2. The best present for an American Mom is a day of leisure.
3. Mother’s Day is celebrated on the third Sunday in May.
4. Mother usually receives greeting cards on Mother’s Pay.
and disappear completely what to
up disappearance why when reduces
These days it is impossible to open a newspaper without reading about the damage we are
doing to the environment. The Earth is being threatened (1)_________ the future looks bad.
(2)_________ can each of us do? We cannot clean (3)_________ our polluted rivers and seas overnight
Nor can we stop the (4) _________ of plants and animals. But we can stop adding to the problem while
scientists look for answers.
It may not be easy to change your lifestyle (5)_________ but some steps are easy to take: cut
down the amount of driving you do, or use as little plastic as possible. It is also easy to save energy
which also (6)_________ household bills.
1. If we don't leave now, we will be late.
Unless .........................................................................................................................................................................................
2. Shall we go to the beach?
I suggest that ...........................................................................................................................................................................
3. This is the newspaper. I want you to buy it.
This is the newspaper...........................................................................................................................................................
4. It started to rain. Therefore, we stopped playing tennis.
Because it ..................................................................................................................................................................................
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ANSWER KEY
1. T 2. F 3. F 4. T
1. A 3. B 5. A 7. D
2. C 4. A 6. A 8. D
1. prohibited 3. innovation 5. decorate
2. cloudless 4. preparation 6. proud
1. don’t leave 3. usually went doing
2. will be 4. were you
1. F 2. T 3. F 4. T
1. and 3. up 5. completely
2. what 4. disappearance 6. reduces
1. Unless we leave now, we will be late
2. I suggest that we should go to the beach
3. This is the newspaper which I want you to buy
4. Because it started to rain, we stopped playing tennis.
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1. The sun can be clean, effective source of power, but expensive.
2. Only few countries in the world are already using solar energy.
3. Most of our electricity now comes from nuclear power.
4. We can save natural resources by using solar energy.
1. The energy from the sun can be _________ of a number of days.
A. stopped B. stored C. collected D. polluted
2. For most households, lighting _________ for 10 percent to 15 percent of the electricity bill.
A. accounts B. applies C. asks D. prepares
3. Air _________ is now a serious problem in the world.
A. unpolluted B. pollution C. polluting D. pollutes
4. Tet is a time for families to dean and _________ their homes.
A. build B. construct C. decorate D. set up
5. For Christians, Easter is a _________ holiday. People usually exchange chocolate, sugar eggs on that
day.
A. personal B. national C. religious D. individual
6. What I like best about my teacher is his _________ of humor.
A. character B. joke C. sense D. quality
7. Well done, Trang! - _________
A. Not at all B. Many thanks C. Let's celebrate it D. I’m glad
8. They are still playing on the field _________ it is raining heavily.
A. though B. because C. but D. therefore
1. Fruits’ festival in Suoi Tien Park is a very joyful _________ (act)
2. My teacher is very _________ towards his students. (consider)
3. _________ are encouraged to complain about faulty goods. (consume)
4. Machines have _________ people in many areas of industry. (replacement)
5. Some volunteer _________ are cleaning up the beach. (conserve)
6. A good student must know how to study _________ .(effect)
1. We suggest he _________ the test again. (do)
2. Why not _________ another product ? (choose)
3. If he _________ out, he should bring along a raincoat, (go)
4. Poisonous gases _________ into the atmosphere every day. (pump)
IV. Reading Comprehension (2,5. pts )
A. Read the passage, and decide whether the statements that follow are True or False: (1,25pts)
Our oceans are becoming extremely polluted. Most of the pollution comes from the land
which means it come from people. Firstly there is raw sewage, which is pumped directly into the
sea. Many countries, both develops and developing-are guilty of doing this. Secondly, ships drop
about 6 million tons of garbage into the sea early year. Thirdly, there are oil spills from ships. A
ship has an accident and oil leaks from the vessel. This not only pollutes the water, but it also kills
marine life. Next, there are waste materials from factories. Without proper regulations, factory
owners let the waste run directly into the rivers, which leads to the sea. And finally, oil is washed
from the land. This can be the result of carelessness or a deliberate dumping of waste.
1. People are polluting the oceans very badly.
2. Waste materials from factories don't cause the pollution.
3. Very few countries are guilty of pumping raw sewage directly into the sea.
4. Oil spills come from the ships at sea.
5. The pollution only comes from the land.
B. Choose the word or phrase that best fits the blank space in the following passage: (1,25pts)
nominated visitor wrapped to
decorated activist well for
Tet is a national and family festival. It is an occasion (1) _________ every Vietnamese to have a
good time while thinking about the last year and the next year. At Tet, spring fairs are organized,
streets and public buildings are brightly (2)_________ At home, everything is tided, special food is
cooked; offerings of food, fresh water, and flowers are made on the family altar.
First-footing is made when the first (3) _________ comes and children are given lucky money
(4)_________ in a red tiny envelope. Tet is also the time for peace and love. During Tet, children often
behave (5)_________ and friends, relatives and neighbors give each other best wishes for the New
Year.
VI. Rewrite the second sentence so that it has Q similar meaning to the first sentence: (2ptsj
1. I put the book on your table. Have you seen it ?
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2. Despite a good performance, he lost the match.
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3. Peter continued his work carefully.
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4. A pretty woman helped me with this work.
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ANSWER KEY
1. False 2. False 3. False 4. True
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1. B 3. B 5. C 7. B
2. A 4. C 6. C 8. A
1. activity 3. Consumers 5. conservationists
2. considerate 4. replaced 6. effectively
1. do/should do 2. choose 3. goes 4. are pumped
IV. Reading Comprehension (2,5. pts )
A. Read the passage, and decide whether the statements that follow are True or False: (1,25pts)
1. True 2. False 3. False 4. True 5. False
B. Choose the word or phrase that best fits the blank space in the following passage: (1,25pts)
1. for 2. decorated 3. visitor 4. wrapped 5. well
VI. Rewrite the second sentence so that it has Q similar meaning to the first sentence: (2ptsj
1. Have you seen the book (which, that) I put on your table ?
2. Although he performed well I had a good performance, he lost the match.
3. Peter went on(with)his work.
4. The woman who helped me with this work was pretty.
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ĐỀ SỐ 12: KIỂM TRA GIỮA HỌC KỲ 2, TRƯỜNG THCS MINH ĐỨC, QUẬN 1, TPHCM, NĂM 2010-2011

1. Spend some time going around your house if an earthquake strikes the area where you live.
2. Make sure things in your house cannot move.
3. Do not stay inside when the earthquake occurs.
4. Block the rollers on your fridge and washing machine.
II. USE OF ENGLISH: Write A.B.C, or D which best completes the sentences: (2pts)
1. The washing machine _________ is displayed at that shop looks modern.
A. why B. who C. which D. whose
2. _________ we are not rich, our father always advises US to be generous to the poor.
A. Despite B. Because C. Though D. So
3. I’ll be _________ if he gets here on time.
A. surprise B. surprised C. surprising D. surprisingly
4. Your books must _________ careful and clean.
A. to be kept B. be keeping C. have kept D. be kept
5. Huy’s car would not start. _________ he could not pick us up after school.
A. because B. therefore C. so D. however
6. _________ not tell anyone about this.
A. Let’s B. Why not C. How about D. I suggest
7. If this bill is not paid within five days, your gas supply will be _________ .
A. take off B. set off C. cut off D. break off
8. I don't think I’ll need any money but I'll bring some just _________ case.
A. at B. in C. to D. on
III. Supply the correct form of Words in parentheses: (1,5ptS)
1. Over 200 people have been killed by the volcanic _________ . (erupt)
2. Schools _________ are experiencing a shortage of teachers, (nation)
3. When the mother comes back home, her children always greet her _________ . (joy)
4. The conservationist is showing US how to keep our _________ unpolluted, (environmentalist)
5. An teacher will always produce better exam results, (effect)
6. The first _________ panels were developed by Bell Laboratories In 1954. (sun)
1. He fell in the river but he _______ from drowning by his friend, (save)
2. Can you give me some advice on where _________ a good laptop? (buy)
3. Why don’t you get your brother _________ the dishes? (wash)
4. You should not drive for more than three hours without _________ a break, (take)
IV. heading Comprehension: (2,5pts)
@. Read the Passage, and decide whether the statements that follow are True or False: (1,25pts)
Almost a hundred thousand people were killed and half a million homes were destroyed
because of an earthquake in Tokyo in 1923. The earthquake began a minute before noon when the
inhabitants of Tokyo were cooking their midday meals. Thousands of stoves were overturned as
soon as the earth began to shake. As a result, small fires broke' out everywhere and quickly spread.
The fire engines were prevented from going to help because many roads had cracked open. It was
impossible to use fire fighting equipment as most of the water pipes had burst. As a result, over
ninety per cent of the damage was caused by fire rather than by the collapse of the buildings. Most
of those who died were not killed in the earthquake itself but in the fires which followed. If the
earthquake had occurred at night while people were sleeping, far fewer would have died.
1. The earthquake that occurred in Kyoto in 1923 killed about 100.000 people.
2. Small fires broke out everywhere and quickly spread because thousands of stoves were
overturned.
3. A number of roads had cracked open so the fire engines could not come to .help.
4. The collapse of the buildings was the main reason of the damage.
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5. Most of the people were killed in the earthquake.
passage: (1,2pts)
I am writing to you about the problem of (1)_________ fish in the lake behind my house.
What makes me (2)_________ is that they use electricity to catch fish. This is not only dangerous
to people around the area, but do harm (3)_________ the environment. Many small fish died and
floated (4) _________ the water surface, other animals such as frogs, toads and even birds also died
from electric shock waves. They soon have smell and flies.
I would suggest that the local authorities should prohibit and fine heavily anyone catching
fish this way.
I look forward to hearing from you and seeing good (5)_________ from the government.
1. A. buying B. selling C. catching D. killing
2. A. worry B. worried C. worrying D. to worry
3. A. to B. onC. for D. towards
4. A. above B. on C. below D. at
5. A. action B. respond C. response D. respondent
1. The test was difficult but he tried his best to finish it on time.
Despite.........................................................................................................................................................................................
2. Is the boy your best friend? I saw him at the club last week.
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3. Don’t forget to buy me the bag. I showed you the bag this morning.
Remember.................................................................................................................................................................................
4. Why don’t we choose a day to celebrate for our father?
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ANSWER KEY
1. F 2. T 3. F 4. T
1. C 3. B 5. B 7. C
2. C 4. D 6. A 8. B
III. Supply the correct form of Words in parentheses: (1,5ptS)
1. eruption(s) 3. joyfully 5. effective
2. nationwide 4. environment 6. solar
1. was saved 2. to buy 3. to wash 4. taking
IV. heading Comprehension: (2,5pts)
@. Read the Passage, and decide whether the statements that follow are True or False: (1,25pts)
1. F 2. T 3. T 4. F 5. F
passage: (1,2pts)
1. C 2. B 3. A 4. B 5. C
1. Despite the difficult test/ Despite the fact that the test was difficult, he tried his best to finish it
on time.
2. Is the boy (who/ whom/ that) I saw at the club last week your best friend?
3. Remember to buy me the bag (which/ that) I showed you this morning.
4. I suggest (that) we (should) choose a day to celebrate for our father./ I suggest choosing a day to
I. USE OF ENGLISH: Write A.B.C, or D which best completed the sentences: (3 pts)
1. Local authorities should _________ and fine heavily anyone who catches fish by using electricity.
A. disagree B. agree C. allow D. prohibit
2. I think we should _________ trash to reduce the amount of garbage we produce a day.
A. collect B. send C. burn D. litter
3. Mothers are always _________ towards their children.
A. protect B. protected C. protective D. protections
4. We are talking about the _________ of natural resources.
A. preserve. B. preserver C. preserving D. preservation
5. _________ may cause floods.
A. Deforestation B. Water C. Wind D. Dynamite
6. They put a _________ round their land to protect it
A. gate B. fence C. door D. dump
7. The teacher often divides his class _________ four groups.
A. to B. into C. at D. with
8. We can reduce water pollution by not throwing trash _________ the water.
A. onto B. into C. to D. at
9. _________ you are a student, you can get a discount on books.
A. If B. Before C. After D. Unless
10. A place where old metal, paper. is kept is called _________ .
A. stadium B. forest C. junk-yard D. farm
11. I think the best way to reduce garbage is to _________ and recycle things.
A. prevent B. reuse C. provide D. reduce
12. One of the reasons that cause ocean polluted is _________ is pumped directly into the sea.
A. water B. oil C. stream D. raw sewage
II. Supply the correct form of Words in parentheses: (1,5 pts)
1. It is _________ that she did not join our trip to the countryside, (surprise)
2. She was _________ with their new decision. (disappoint)
3. If the _________ continues, what will happen? (pollute)
4. The lady is always _________ about something, (complaint)
5. Dane had accident last month because of driving _________ (care)
6. This room is _________ decorated for Christmas, (beauty)
III. Supply the correct Tense or Form of the Verbs In parentheses: (1 pt)
1. I’m hungry because I _________ all day. (not/eat)
2. If we don’t save wood and paper, we _________ our forests some day. (destroy)
3. We can protect our environment by _________ pollution, (reduce)
4. Because plastic bags are very hard _________ , they will cause pollution, (dissolve)
IV. Reading Comprehension (2.5 pts )
@. Read the passage and- decide-whether the statements that follow are True or False: (1 pt)
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The climate of the Earth is always changing. In the past it has altered as a result of natural
causes. Nowadays, however, the term “climate change” is generally used when referring to changes
in our climate which have been identified since the early part of the 1900’s. These changes have
been seen for the recent years and are predicted over the next 80 years. People think that their
cause is mainly the result of human behavior rather than natural changes in the atmosphere.
The greenhouse effect is one of the important things when we talk about the climate change
as it related to the . gases which keep the Earth warm. It is the extra greenhouse gases which
human have released and this gas really creates a big problem.
1. Natural changes lead to the change of climate in the past.
2. Human behavior doesn’t affect climate change at all.
3. Greenhouse gases are naturally released in the atmosphere.
4. The greenhouse effect relates to the warmth of the Earth.
@@. Choose the word or phrase that best fits the blank space in. the following passage: (1,5 pts)
grow all late soon around
dirty animals example clean harvest
We are all destroying the earth. The seas and rivers are too (1)_________ to swim in. There is so
much smoke in the air that it is unhealthy to live in many of the world’s cities. In one well-known
city, for (2)_________ , poisonous gases from cars pollute the air so much that policemen have to
wear oxygen masks.
We have cut down so many trees that there are now vast areas of wasteland (3)_________ over
the world. As a result, farmers in parts of Africa can not (4)_________ enough to eat. In certain
countries in Asia there is so little rice. Moreover, we do not take enough care of the countryside.
Wild (5 )_________ are quickly disappearing. For instance, tigers are rare in India now because we
have killed too many for them to survive. However, it isn’t so simple to talk about the problem. We
must act now before it is too (6)_________ to do anything about it. Join us now. Save the Earth. This is
too important to ignore.
V. Rewrite the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence: (2pts)
1. Mai wants to go home because she feels sick.
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2. Mrs. Nga speaks English very well
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3. Ice on the poles will melt because the temperature keeps increasing.
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4. What about putting more garbage bins around the schoolyard to prevent littering?
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ANSWER KEY
I. USE OF ENGLISH: Write A.B.C, or D which best completed the sentences: (3 pts)
1. D 3. C 5. A 7. B 9. A 11. B
2. C 4. D 6. B 8. A 10. C 12. D
II. Supply the correct form of Words in parentheses: (1,5 pts)
1. surprising 3. pollution 5. carelessly
2. disappointed 4. complaining 6. beautifully
III. Supply the correct Tense or Form of the Verbs In parentheses: (1 pt)
1. haven’t 2. will destroy 4. to dissolve
eaten 3. reducing
IV. Reading Comprehension (2.5 pts )
@. Read the passage and- decide-whether the statements that follow are True or False: (1 pt)
1. T 2. F 3. F 4. T
@@. Choose the word or phrase that best fits the blank space in. the following passage: (1,5 pts)
1. dirty 3. all 5. animals
2. example 4. grow 6. late
1. As Mai feels sick, she wants to go home
2. Mrs. Nga is a very good English speaker
3. If the temperature keeps increasing, ice on the poles will melt.
4. Why not put more garbage bins around the schoolyard to prevent littering.
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I. USE OF ENGLISH: Write A.B.C. or D which best completes the sentences

1. A new air-conditioner will be _________ this morning.
A. install B. to install C. installing D. installed
2. We enjoy learning English _________ we find it very difficult.
A. moreover B. and C. however D. but
3. Scientists are looking for an _________ way to reduce energy consumption
A. effect B. effective C. effection D. effectively
4. He fail the exam; _________ he had to do the job he didn’t like.
A. therefore B. so C. then D. all the correct
5. We all know that fossil fuels - coal, oil and gas are _________ , they will run out.
A.. minimized B. limited C. shortened D. lacking
6. _________ is a person who installs and repairs water pipes.
A. electrician B. carpenter C. worker D. plumber
7. What are you looking ? My picture book. I’ve lost it.
A. on B. for C. of D. in
8. Can you turn the light? It’s too dark.
A. on B. in C. off D. for
II. Supply the correct form of Words in parentheses: (l,5pts)
1. A label tells the _________ how much energy efficiency each product has. (consume)
2. I’m pleased that my secretary solved the problem _________ . (effect)
3. Water is going all over the floor because of the _________ faucet, (drip)
4. _________ energy doesn’t cause pollution, (sun)
5. It is _________ to save the energy, (necessity)
6. _________ accounts for 10 -15 percent of the electricity bill, (light)
III. Supply the correct Tense or Form of the Verbs in parentheses: (1pt)
1. How about _________ out to dinner tonight ? (go)
2. Solar energy _________ by the sun.(provide)
3. You should _________ the amount of water your family uses, (reduce)
4.1 suggested that he _________ dinner first .(have)
Energy is very important in modern life. People use energy to run machines, heat and cool
their homes, cook, give light, transport people and products from place to place. Most energy
nowadays comes from fossil fuels such as petroleum, coal and natural gas. However, burning
fossil fuels causes pollution. Also, if we don’t find new kinds of energy, we will use up all the
fossil fuels in the twenty - first century. Scientists are working to find other kinds of energy for
the future. What might these sources of energy be ?
1. Energy is used to produce a lot of electrical things.
2. Energy comes from natural resources.
3. Burning fossil fuels causes pollution.
4. Everyone tries their best to find other kinds of energy for the future.
@@. Choose the word or phrase that best fits the blank space in the following passage; (1,5pts)
Are you looking for a cheap, clean, (1)_________ source of power that doesn’t cause (2)_________
or waste natural resources? Look no further than solar energy from our Sun.
At present, most of our electricity comes from the use of coal and gas oil or nuclear power.
This power could be (3)_________ by the Sun. One percent of the solar energy that reaches the
Earth is enough to provide power (4)_________ the total population.
Many countries are already using solar energy. Solar panels are placed on the roofs of a house
and the Sun’s energy is used to heat water. The energy can be stored for a number of days,
(5)_________ on cloudy days you can use solar energy, too.
Sweden has an advanced solar energy program. There, all buildings (6) _________ heated by
solar energy and cars will use solar power of gas by the year 2015.
1. A. effect B. effective C. effection D. effectively
2. A. energy B. electricity C. pollution D. garbage
3. A. prevented B. provided C. reduced D. polluted
4. A. with B. on C. for D. to
5. A. if B. because C. but D. so
6. A. are B. were C. will be D. have been
V. Rewrite the second sentence so that it has Q similar meaning to the first sentence: (2pts)
1. Let’s use electricity economically.
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2. Shall we go to the cinema tonight?
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3. He was very tired, so he went to bed immediately.
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4. She can save much water by taking showers instead of baths.
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ANSWER KEY
I. USE OF ENGLISH: Write A.B.C. or D which best completes the sentences
1. D 2. D 3. B 4. A 5. B 6. D 7. B 8. A
1. consumers 3. dripping 5. necessary
2. effectively 4. solar 6. lighting
1. going 2. is provided 3. reduce 4. have (should)
1. F 2. F 3. T 4. F
@@. Choose the word or phrase that best fits the blank space in the following passage; (1,5pts)
1. B 2. C 3. B 4. C 5. D 6. C
1. He suggested writing….
2. What about going…
3. Because he was very tired, he went…
4. If she takes showers… , she can…
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1. Consumers only want products that' work effectively.
2. Using solar energy can spend less on lighting.
3. Labeling schemes is unnecessary to help save energy.
4. Energy - saving bulbs use one-fourth of the electricity of standard bulbs.
1. What will happen if the pollution _________ on ?
A. puts B. goes C. takes D. puts
2. Don’t _________ on the school yard.
A. waste B. litter C. trash D. garbage
3. Lighting _________ for 20 percent of our electricity bill.
A. accounts B. wastes C. makes D. us’es
4. _________ take the train instead of the bus ? it's safer.
A. Why don’t B. How about C. Let’s D. Why not
5. It is our policy to _________ forests and increase forestation.
A. safe B. prevent C. protect D. damage
6. Don’t throe trash everywhere. Put it in the _________ over there.
A. bags B. boxes C. rubbish bins D. cans
7. I can’t hear what you are saying. Can you _________ the stereo ?
A. turn down B. turn on C. turn up D. turn over
8. She tried to prevent the dog _________ running into the road.
A. to B. from C. for D. against
III. Supply the correct form of Words in parentheses *. (l,5pts)
1. I'm fed up with listening to his (complain)_________ day and night.
2. There are energy-saving methods and (invent)_________ to use solar energy.
3. Is it (disappoint) _________ to her with his plan to destroy her house.
4. My secretary always spends her money (economy)_________
5. No doubt that there will be a great (short)_________ of food for the world’s population.
6. Food is a (need)_________ of our life.
T. He earns his living by (work)_________ as a tailor.
2. Let her (try)_________ her best to finish her work in time.
3. If Jack can join in the trip, she (feel)_________ happier.
4. It is (suggest)_________ that he should be here now.
V. Choose the words or phrases that are not correct in standard English: (0,5pt)
1. Don’t forget to turn off all the light when you go to bed.
A B C D
2. One of the sources of fresh water in this area are rain.
A B C D
VI. Reading Comprehension: (2pts)
@ Read the passage, and decide whether the statements that follow are True or False: (0,75pts)
Tropical forests have provided US with many kinds of food, medicine, and industry./ They
also reduce flood, keep water dean and slow down the Greenhouse Effect. However, the tropical
forests are being destroyed to make rooms for farms and fields. Besides that, forest fires are the
most terrible destruction. About 20 million hectares of forest are lost every year. The World
Wildlife Fund is working to protect and save the forests which are in danger, -ỈO plant new trees,
and to slow the Greenhouse Effect. It encourages governments to think about the forests and
their importance.
1. Tropical forests are important to mạ n. in many ways.
2. Fires destroy about twenty million hectares of forests.
3. Farms and fields are the only causes of the loss of forests.
sunlight for However alternative
Therefore sunny from to
The world’s energy resource such as coal, oil, and gas are limited. (1) _________ if we don’t start
conserving them now, it will be too late. And solar energy is the only real (2)_________ This energy
can be collected (3)_________ the sun by solar panels on the roofs of houses. These panels can
create enough energy to heat an entire house. Solar power is clean and there is a lot of it in
(4)_________ places. But when the weather is bad, there is no (5)_________ for energy.
VII. Rewrite the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence (2pts)
1. We were happy to be there soon.
We were happy that..............................................................................................................................................................
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2. She was so lazy that no one wanted to get acquainted with her.
Because of..................................................................................................................................................................................
3. Working too much will make you tired, Mr Pike.
If ....................................................................................................................................................................................................
4. Why don’t you repair the electrician, Tom ?
I suggest that............................................................................................................................................................................
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ANSWER KEY
1. False 2. False 3. False 4. True
1. B 3. A 5. C 7. A
2. B 4. D 6. C 8. B
III. Supply the correct form of Words in parentheses. (l,5pts)
1. complaint(s) 3. disappointing 5. shortage
2. inventions 4. economically 6. necessity
1. working . 2. try 3. will feel 4. suggested
1. C 2. C
VI. Reading Comprehension: (2pts)
@ Read the passage, and decide whether the statements that follow are True or False: (0,75pts)
1. True 2. False 3. False
1. Therefore 3. from 5. sunlight
2. alternative 4. sunny
VII. Rewrite the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence (2pts)
1. We were happy that we would be there soon.
2. Because of her laziness, no one wants to get acquainted with her.
3. If Mr. Pike works, it will make him tired/he will be/feel tired.
4. I suggest that Tom (should) repair the electric fan.
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I. LISTENING: Listen to the tape arid write True or False: (1pt)

1. Tet or Lunar New Year often occurs from late January to early February.
2. Sticky rice cakes are specially eaten at Tet by all the peoples.
3. Passover occurs at around the same time as Tet.
4. Jewish people often enjoy The Seder, a special kind of food at Passover.
1. Why not choose a day to _________ Father’s Day in our country?
A. celebrate B. nominate C. decorate D. congratulate
2. The office _________ he works is very modern.
A. which B. on which C. whose D. where
3. Because of _________ time playing games almost every day, he didn’t pass his exam.
A. spending B. wasting C. collecting D. freeing
4. It’s difficult to find a/an _________ for Mr. Tom when he retires next month.
A. installation B. necessity C. replacement D. acquaintance
5. It was _________ of you to lend me the money.
A. considerate B. considerable C. satisfied D. generous
6. The good student _________ they are talking about is my sister.
A. who B. whom C. that D. all are correct
7. The bus was crowded _________ children so Mr. Tim had to stand.
A. by B. with C. without D. among
8. _________ the difficult questions, he could answer them quickly.
A. Even though B. Despite C. Despite of D. Inspite of
1. My teacher is _________ with my exam result, (satisfy)
2. These plants are grown mainly for _________ . (decorate)
3. Jill always takes part in those charity events _________ . (active)
4. My sister seems very towards the poor children in town, (consider)
5. - “I’ve just pass my driving test!” - “ _________ ” (congratulate)
6. Henry has _________ left the lights on since this morning, (waste)
1. Until now, Father’s Day _________ in Vietnam yet. (not celebrate)
2. Let me _________ my sincere thanks to all those who have helped me. (express)
3. I suggest Mr. Huy _________ a mechanic to repair his car. (get)
4. We will make a lot of preparations when our father’s birthday _________ (come)
IV. Choose the words or phrases that ore not correct in standard English: (0,5pt)
1. Thu tried to finish her work due to she was very hungry and tired.
A B C D
2. The girl who brother won the first prize is one of my classmates.
A B C D
V. Reading Comprehension: (2pts )
@. Read the passage, and decide whether the statements that follow are True or False: (0.75pt)
Are you looking for a cheap; clean, effective source of power that doesn't cause pollution of
waste natural resources? Look no further than solar energy from our sun. At present, most of
our electricity comes from the use of coal, and gas, oil or nuclear power. This power could be
provided by the sun. One percent of the solar energy that reaches the Earth is enough to provide
power for the total population.
Many countries are already using solar energy. Solar panels are placed on the roof of a house
and the Sun's energy is used to heat water. The energy can be stored for a number of days, so on
cloudy days you can use solar energy too. Sweden has an advanced solar energy program. There,
all buildings will be heated by solar energy and cars will use solar power instead of gas by the
year 2015.
1. We are advised to use solar energy as an alternative.
2. Our solar system can provide enough power for the total population.
3. According to thè report, all the buildings in Sweden have been heated since this year.
during for on that
which wrapped served serviced
Tet holiday is celebrated (1) _________ the first day of the Lunar New Year’ Some weeks before
the New Year, the Vietnamese clean their houses and paint the walls. New clothes are bought .
(2)_________ the occasion. One or two days before the festival, people make sticky rice cakes,
(3)_________ are the traditional cake and other goodies. Every member of the family should be
present during the dinner in which many different kinds of dishes are (4)_________ On the New
Year morning, the young members of the family pay their respects to the elders; In return, they
receive lucky money (5)_________ in red tiny envelopes. Then people go to visit their neighbors,
friends and relatives.
1. In spite of speaking English well, An is too shy to speak up.
Though........................................................................................................................................................................................
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2. Mr. Lam knows much about The USA; however, he has never had a chance to visit it.
Mr. Lam has...............................................................................................................................................................................
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3. The doctor is talking to my mother. He saved my father’s life.
The doctor..................................................................................................................................................................................
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4. Do you like the cats? We saved them from starvation last week.
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ANSWER KEY
I. LISTENING: Listen to the tape arid write True or False: (1pt)
1. FALSE 2. FALSE 3. FALSE 4. FALSE
1. A 3. B 5. D 7. B
2. D 4. C 6. D 8. B
1. satisfied 3. actively 5. congratulations
2. decoration 4. considerate 6. wastefully
1. hasn’t been celebrated 2. express
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3. get 4. comes
IV. Choose the words or phrases that ore not correct in standard English: (0,5pt)
1. B 2. A
V. Reading Comprehension: (2pts )
@. Read the passage, and decide whether the statements that follow are True or False: (0.75pt)
1. TRUE 2. FALSE 3. TRUE
1. on 2. for 3. which 4. served 5. wrapped
1. Though An speaks English well, he/ she is too shy to speak up.
2. Mr. Lam has never had a chance to visit The USA though/ although/ although he knows much
about it.
3. The doctor who/ that saved My father’s life is talking to My mother.
4. Do you like the cats which/ that we saved from starvation last week?

1. Mrs. Ha is worried about her most recent water bill.
2. We shouldn’t reduce the amount of water your family uses in order to save energy.
3. Baths are twice as much water as showers.
4. A dripping faucet can waste 500 liters of water a year,
1. _________ is chemical used for killing insects.
A. Pollutant B. dynamite C. pesticide D. deforestation
2. It is too noisy inside. Would you mind turning _________ the volume of your stereo?
A. on B. off C. up Đ. down
3. If you stand on that old chair, it _________
A. collapse B. may collapse C. collapsed D. would collapse
4. All the people on the plane are alive and _________
A. good B. sad C. happily D. safe
5. I am surprised _________ the air here is not fresh.
A. as B. if C. because D. that
6. I think they should be fined heavily _________ they use electricity to catch fish.
A. if B. although C. therefore D. as
7. He looked _________ at the angry crowd.
A. calm B. calmly C. angry D. surprised
8. If people stop using dynamites for fishing, a lot of sea creatures _________ well-preserved
A. will B. will be C. are D. would be
1. The team has had a _________ start to the season. (disappoint)
2. These days beaches are covered with _________ (pollute)
3. They are living in a _________ decorated house. (beauty)
4. A person who is Interested in conservation is an _________ (conserve)
5. People are interested in the _________ of wood to prevent floods. (preserve)
6. The air is _________ polluted by exhaust fume from cars. (serious)
1. If she (not/have) _________ another idea, we will stop our meeting
2. If you need the dictionary, I _________ (lend) you it.
3. He suggests _________ (take) a taxi
4. I suggest you _________ (see) your doctor.
1. She suggests they should be hurry or they will not be on time for the party.
A B C D
2. Because he died, his children had difficult in their life.
A B C D
VI. Reading Comprehension: (2,5pts )
@. Read the passage, and decide whether the statements that follow are True or False: (1,25pts)
Big cities have problems with crowded streets,, congested traffic, noise and air pollution.
Everyday, - thousands of vehicles fill the streets, especially during rush hours. The large
numbers of cars, buses and. trucks cause so much congestion. No vehicles can move in any
direction. Parking is another problem. There are not enough parking facilities, and when cars try
to park on the streets, there is not enough room for traffic. Finally, the traffic adds to the
problem of air and noise pollution.
1. In big cities, there is a lot of traffic during rush hours.
2. It is not difficult to park cars on the streets in big cities.
3. The traffic also causes air and noise pollution
4. Cars, buses and trucks cause little congestion
5. The passage mainly talks about how to park a car in a big city.
@@. Choose the word or Phrase (A. B. C or D) that best fits the blank space in the following
passage: (1,25pts)
If someone asks me about my dad, the only word I can (1) _________ of is “Great”. I have to tell
you that my father is the best person in the world. I (2)_________ he is a considerate and generous
man who is loved (3)_________ by his family but also by all his friends as well. His priority is given
to his family. What I admire most about him is his great (4)_________ of humor, which really
distinguishes him from others. In short, my father is terrific! I’m proud (5) _________ him and I
love him so much.
1. A. act B. realize C. dream D. think
2. A. hear B. mean C. doubt D. complain
3. A. not only B. as well C. both D. neither
4. A. example B. thought C. sense D. idea
5. A. in B. at C. of D. for
VII.Rewrite the second sentence so that it has Q similar meaning to the first sentence: (1pt)
1. Because of her good behavior, everybody loves her.
Since she ....................................................................................................................................................................................
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2. Shall we go to the beach?
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VIII. Use between 2 or 5 words, including the word given to complete the sentence. Do not
change the world given: (1pt)
1. She studies hard. She wants to pass the exam, (will)
If she......................................................................................................................................................................... the exam.
2. He Is happy. His father's health Is better, (that)
He is............................................................................................................................................................................ is better.
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ANSWER KEY
1. True 2. False 3. True 4. False
1. C 2. C 3. B 4. B 5. D 6. D 7. B 8. B
1. disappointing 3. beautifully 5. preservation
2. pollutants. 4. conservationist 6. seriously
1. does not have 2. will lend 3. taking 4. should see
1. B 2. C
VI. Reading Comprehension: (2,5pts )
@. Read the passage, and decide whether the statements that follow are True or False: (1,25pts)
1. True 2. False 3. True 4. False 5. False
@@. Choose the word or Phrase (A. B. C or D) that best fits the blank space in the following
passage: (1,25pts)
1. D 2 B 3 B 4. C 5. C
VII.Rewrite the second sentence so that it has Q similar meaning to the first sentence: (1pt)
1. Since she has good behavior/ behaves well, everybody loves her.
2. I suggest going to the beach.
VIII. Use between 2 or 5 words, including the word given to complete the sentence. Do not
change the world given: (1pt)
1. If she studies hard, she will pass the exam.
2. He is happy that his father's health is better.
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ĐỀ SỐ 18: THI HỌC KỲ 2, TRƯỜNG THCS VĂN LANG, QUẬN 1, TPHCM, NĂM 2008-2009
I. USE OF ENGLISH: Write A.B.C. or D which best completes the sentences: (2.5 pts)
1. I want to visit the village in _________ I was born.
A. that B. which C. where D. both A &B are correct
2. It is too noisy inside. Would you mind turning _________ the volume of your stereo?
A. on B. off C. up D. down
3. Although I prepared well for the Tet, I am not satisfied _________ my preparations.
A. in B. with C. about D. at
4. _________ Lunar New Year’s days in Vietnam, children wear their best clothes to visit their
grandparents.
A. in B. on C. at D. for
5. When a tropical storm _________ 120 kilometers per hour, it is called cyclone in Australia.
A. reaches B. gets C. has D. flies
6. I think they should be fined heavily _________ they use electricity to catch fish.
A. if B. although C. therefore D. as
7. We should have a day to celebrate for our mom and dad because it is a chance for us to _________
our love for them.
A. enhance B. express C. give D. finish
8. If people stop using dynamites for fishing, a lot of sea creatures _________ well preserved
A. will B. will be C. are D. would be
9. He went on _________ energy despite the fact that the electricity price went up.
A. to waste B. waste C. wasted D. wasting
10. Mount Vesuvius, which is a(n) _________ in Italy, erupted in A.D. 79 and destroyed Pompeii
A. typhoon B. tornado C. earthquake D. volcano
II. USE THE CORRECT TENSE OR FORM OF THE VERBS GIVEN IN EACH SENTENCE: (1 pt)
1. We are looking forward to _________ from you soon. (hear)
2. Hundreds of people died, but thousands _________ (save).
3. What _________ if all the pollution continues? (happen)
4. Mrs. Mi gives Mrs. Ha advice on how _________ energy. (save)
III. USE THE CORRECT FORM OF THE WORD GIVEN IN EACH SENTENCE: (1.5 pts)
1. Lunar New Year is _________ celebrated in many areas in Asia. (joy)
2. I think that local authorities should heavily fine this _________ company. (pollute)
3. The storm caused total _________ to the province. (destroy)
4. My father is loved because we are always his _________ (prior}
5. Among many environmental problems, _________ makes the world’s weather worse. (forest)
6. Tourism is _________ as many tourists are coming to visit our countries and experience our
culture. (profit)
IV READING COMPREHENSION: (3pts)
@. Choose the word or phrase (A.B.C or D ) that best fits the blank space in the following passage:
(2pts)
Rivers are one of the world's most important natural resources. Many cities are on large
rivers, and (1 )_________ every country has at least one river that (2) _________ an important part in
the lives of Its people.
Besides transportation, rivers provide food, water (3 )_________ crops, water to drink, and
opportunities for recreation for people (4)_________ live along their banks. And in order to get
water for crops, engineers sometimes build a dam across the river and let the water (5)_________ a
lake behind the dam. Then people can use their water not only to irrigate fields (6)_________ also
to make electricity for homes and industries.
(7)_________ , the water often become polluted when cities on river bank grow in size and the
number of industries increases. We are learning that it is (8 )_________ to keep rivers clean If we
want to enjoy the benefit of natural resources.
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1. A. almost B. many C. all D. nearly
2. A. has B. does C. plays D. makes
3. A. with B. for C. of D. from
4. A. that B. who C. which D. Both A &B are correct
5. A. to become B. become C. becoming D. became
6. A. but B. and C. so D. as
7. A. Therefore B. As C. Although D. However
8. A. need B. necessity C. necessary D. necessarily
@@. Read the passage, and then decide whether the statements that follow are True or False. Write A
for TRUE, and B for FALSE: (1pt)
There is now increasing concern about the world’s energy resources. Particularly about those
Involving fossil fuels. In less than a hundred years, we shall probably exhaust all the present
sources of oil and gas. The world’s coal reserves should last longer but, once used, these can not
be renewed. It is important, therefore, that we should develop such alternative sources of energy
as solar energy as well as water and wind power, classed as alternative energy. Until these
energy supplies are widely used, it is important for the developed countries to reduce energy
consumption as much as possible.
1. People are now concerned about the world’s energy.
2. There may not have enough oil and gas for US in the future.
3. It is unnecessary to develop other sources of energy.
4. The developed countries have to consume as much energy as possible.
V. WRITING: Rewrite the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one:
(2pts)
1. The book is being read. You gave it to me on my birthday.
The book which.......................................................................................................................................................................
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2. Don’t waste water or we will have no fresh water to use in the future.
If.....................................................................................................................................................................................................
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3. Mr. Brown kept on working although he was getting tired.
Despite.........................................................................................................................................................................................
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4. Let’s get a plumber to check the water pipes In the house.
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ANSWER KEY
1. B 3. B 5. A 7. B 9. D
2. D 4. B 6. D 8. B 10. D
II. USE THE CORRECT TENSE OR FORM OF THE VERBS GIVEN IN EACH SENTENCE: (1 pt)
1. hearing 2. were saved 3. will happen 4. to save
III. USE THE CORRECT FORM OF THE WORD GIVEN IN EACH SENTENCE: (1.5 pts)
1. joyfully 3. destruction 5. deforestation
2. polluting 4. priority 6. profitable
@. Choose the word or phrase (A.B.C or D ) that best fits the blank space in the following passage:
(2pts)
1. A 2. C 3. B 4. D 5. B 6. A 7. D 8. C
1. T 2. T 3. F 4. F
(2pts)
1. The book which you gave to me on my birthday is being read.
2. If we waste water, we will have no fresh water…
3. Despite getting tired, Mr. Brown kept on working.
4. I suggest the water pipes be checked by a plumber.
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I. USE OF ENGLISH: Write A.B.C, or D which best completes the sentences: (2,5 pts)
1. Many people are very concerned _________ global warming.
A. at B. on C. about D. to
2. The entrance examination will be held _________ June 10 , 2009.
th
A. in B. to C. at D. on
3. Who is going to look _________ your children while you are at work?
A. at B. after C. up D. for
4. He is a generous man. He is well known for his _________
A. general B. generosity C. generation D. generating
5. If people stop using dynamite for fishing, many sea creatures will be well _________
A. preserved B. existed C. qualified D. controlled
6. Scientists are looking for effective way to reduce energy _________
A. consumption B. waste C. conservation D. production
7. Father’s Day _________ a national holiday In America since 1972.
A. has been B. was C. Is D. will be
8. _________ Annie told the truth, no one believed her.
A. In spite of B. since C. Despite the fact that D. Al though
9. He is the man _________ I met yesterday.
A. whose B. who C. which D. whom
10. She showed me the most beautiful photo she took yesterday.
A. that B.what C. where D. whose
II. USE THE CORRECT TENSE OF FORM OF THE VERBS IN BRACKETS: (1 pt)
1. If he _________ these trees, they will die. (not water)
2.1 am looking forward to _________ from you. (hear)
3. This exercise must _________ by the teacher. (correct)
4. She cannot speak English without _________ mistakes. (make)
III. USE THE CORRECT FORM OF THE WORD GIVEN IN EACH SENTENCE: (1,5 pts)
1. We find advertising on television very _________ (effect)
2. Computers were a wonderful _________ at the time. (Invent)
3. Three hundred people were made _________ by the earthquake. (home)
4. Some _________ want more Information about the food they buy. (consume)
5. Air _________ makes our health worse and worse. (pollute)
6. _________ pollution is being considered as a great global problem.(environment)
IV. READING COMPREHENSION:
@. Choose the word or phrase (A.B.C or D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage :
(2pts)
Environmental pollution is a term that (1)_________ to all the ways by which man pollutes his
surroundings. Man dirties the air with gases and smoke, (2)_________ the water with chemicals
and other substances, and damages the soil with (3)_________ many fertilizers and pesticides. Man
also pollutes his surrounding (4) _________ various other ways. For example, people ruin natural
beauty by dispersing junk and litter on the land and in the water. They operate machines and
motor vehicles that fill the air with (5)_________ noise.
Environmental pollution is one of the most serious problems facing humankind today. Air,
water, and soil are necessary to the survival of all living things. Badly polluted air can cause
Illness, and (6)_________ death. Polluted water kills fish and other (7)_________ life. Pollution of soil
reduces the mount of land that is (8)_________ for growing food. Environmental pollution also
brings ugliness to man's naturally beautiful world.
1. A. refers B. attend C. direct D. aims
2. A. poisons B. pour C. puts D. surrounds
3. A extreme B. too C. such D. all
4. A. forB. with C. in D. through
5. A. embarrassing B. disturbing C. confusing D. dismissing
6. A. therefore B. consequently C. even D. including
7. A. water B. marine C. hydro D. coastal
8. A. able B. capable C. probable D. available
@@. Read the passage, and then decide whether the statements that follow are True or False . Write A
for TRUE, and B for FALSE: (1 pt)
Lunar New Year or Tet Is Vietnam’s main holiday. It Is the biggest and the most important
occasion In the year which falls sometime between 19th January and 20 February on the
Western calendar.
Tet’s preparations and celebrations used to be spread over months, but nowadays the holiday
Is much shorter. However, a great deal of excitement still builds up well before Tet. Shops are
full of goods. People are busy buying gift, cleaning and decorating their houses and cooking
traditional foods such as banh Chung, banh tet.
On the day of Tet, people visit other family members and friends, and they exchange New
Year’s wishes. Children receive their "lucky money” inside red envelopes. Both children and
adults take part In games and various forms of entertainment. Tet is really a time of fun and
festivals throughout the country.
1. Tet or Lunar New Year holiday is the most important celebration for Vietnamese people.
2. Tet is always on 20th February on the Western calendar.
3. To the text, “lucky money" Is given to everyone at Tet.
4. Tet is a great occasion of joy and of entertainment.
V. WRITING: Rewrite the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first
sentence: (2pts)
1. Let’s go camping tomorrow.
Why............................................................................................................................................................................................. ?
2. The game was called off because it rained heavily.
Because of..................................................................................................................................................................................
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3. Mary said “I am going to meet your sister in front of the station, Tom."
Mary told....................................................................................................................................................................................
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4. The visitors can see many beautiful parks. They come to London.
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ANSWER KEY
1. C 3. B 5. A 7. A 9. D
2. D 4. B 6. A 8. C 10. A
1. doesn’t water 2. hearing 3. be corrected 4. making
1. effective 3. homeless 5. pollution
2. invention 4. consumers 6. Environmental
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IV. READING COMPREHENSION:
@. Choose the word or phrase (A.B.C or D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage:
(2pts)
1. A 2. A 3. B 4. C 5. B 6. C 7. B 8. D
@@. Read the passage, and then decide whether the statements that follow are True or False . Write A
1. T 2. F 3. F 4. T
sentence: (2pts)
1. Why don’t we go camping tomorrow?
2. Because of the heavy rain, the game was called off.
3. Mary told Tom that she was going to meet his sister…
4. The visitors who come to London can see many beautiful parks.
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I. USE OF ENGLISH: Write A.B.C. or D which best completes the sentences: (2,5 pts)
1. Jewish families eat the Seder _________ the first and second nights of Passover.
A. at B. on C. in D. for
2. Her parents are pleased _________ her successful exam.
A. to B. at C. with D. of
3. He gets _________ difficulties to reach the success in his job.
A. in B. on C. over D. up
4. We think that Mother’s Day should be celebrated _________
A. national B. nation C. nationality D. nationwide
5. Kenneth Arnold is an _________ pilot in the USA.
A. experienced B skillful C. good D. talented
6. These villagers said they saw two _________ in the spacecraft.
A. spaceman B. UFOs C. aliens D. men
7. Have you known the boy _________ parents attended my wedding party yesterday?
A. who B. whom C. whose D. that
8. If energy _________ inexpensive and unlimited , many things in the world would be different.
A. is B. will be C. were D. are
9. _________ organize a show to raise money for the fund?
A. Why don’t we B. Let’s C. How about D. Why do we
10. Jim came to the show late due to the traffic jam _________ he could see the main part of the
show.
A. although B. but C. in spite of D. so
II. SUPPLY THE CORRECT FORM OF THE WORD IN BRACKETS: (1 Pt)
1. I don’t want to think of that _________ accident. (disaster)
2. The tidal wave caused a terrible _________ here. (destroy)
3. They work to protect the environment. They are _________ (conserve)
4. He has run the company too _________ (marvelous)
5. Don’t you find any methods more _________ ? (effect)
6. Do you believe in the _________ of ghost? (exist)
III. SUPPLY THE CORRECT FORM OR TENSE OF THE VERB IN BRACKETS: (1.5 pts)
1. My sister will get better grade if she _________ harder. (study)
2. Why don’t we _________ the window to let the fresh air into the room? (open)
3. It started to rain while the children _________ outside yesterday. (ride)
4. Let’s put the waste bin around the schoolyard to prevent students from _________ our school.
(litter)
IV. READING COMPREHENSION: (3 pts)
@. Choose the word or phrase (A.B.C or D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage :
(2pts)
Vietnamese’s New Year is (1)_________ according to the Lunar calendar. It is officially known as
the (2)_________ New Year or Tet. It occurs. in(3)_________ January or early February. The exact
date changes from year to year. Vietnamese people usually (4)_________ preparation for Tet
holiday several weeks beforehand. They clean and decorate (5) _________ homes, cook special
food such as (6)_________ rice cakes, and make offerings (7)_________ the family altars. People
usually put on their new clothes, give one another the Tet season's (8)_________ and pay mutual
visits on New Year Day.
Notes: offering (n): tặng phẩm, lễ vật - altar (n): bàn thờ
1. A. celebrated B. held C. organized D. taken
2. A. Sunny B. Solar C. Moon D. Lunar
3. A. later B. late C. soon D. sooner
4. A. make B. get C. have D. take
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5. A. they B. them C. their D. to them
6. A. grain B. sticky C. vegetables D. fruit
7. A. in B. over C. on D. above
8. A. greeting B. desires C. wishes D. greetings
Drought is a condition that becomes when the average rainfall for a fertile area drops far
below the normal amount for a long period of time. In areas which are not irritated, the lack of
rain causes farm crops to wither and dead. Forest fires start easily during drought. The soil of a
drought area becomes dry. Often the rich topsoil is blown away by the hot, dry winds. Animals
suffer from the lack of water and even die.
Notes: wither (v):khô, héo irritate (v): kích thích
fertile (adj.): màu mỡ rainfall (n): lượng mưa
1. The lack of rain for long period causes drought.
2. Drought makes farm crops and animals fresher.
3. During drought people should prevent forest fires.
4. There are usually hot, dry winds during drought.
sentence: (2pts)
1. The teacher who taught us last year Is Mrs. Green
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2. I can't do this test because it is very difficult.
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3. It is necessary to have a day to celebrate for our parents.
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4. Philip continued to walk although he was too tired.
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ANSWER KEY
1. B 3. C 5. A 7. C 9. A
2. C 4. D 6. C 8. C 10. B
II. SUPPLY THE CORRECT FORM OF THE WORD IN BRACKETS: (1 Pt)
1. disastrous 3. conservationist 5. effective
2. destruction 4. marvelously 6. existence
III. SUPPLY THE CORRECT FORM OR TENSE OF THE VERB IN BRACKETS: (1.5 pts)
1. studies 2. open 3. were riding 4. littering
IV. READING COMPREHENSION: (3 pts)
(2pts)
1. A 2. D 3. B 4. A 5. C 6. B 7. C 8. D
1. T 2. F 3. T 4. T
sentence: (2pts)
1. Mrs. Green is the teacher who taught us last year.
2. Unless this test is difficult, I can do it.
3. We need to have a day to celebrate for our parents.
4. Philip went on walking although he was too tired.
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I. USE OF ENGLISH: Write A.B.C, or D which best completes the sentences: (2.5 pts)
1. I'm so glad I got the contract. I'm really keen _________ working in London.
A. to B. on C. for D. with
2. What can we do to spend less _________ lighting?
A. of B. about C. in D. on
3. The event will be held _________ September, 2009.
A. to B. at C. on D. in
4. Don’t _________ to bring a hairdryer. I’ll lend you mine.
A. worry B. bother C. care D. forget
5. I’m _________ that people have spoiled this area.
A. disappointing B. disappointed C. disappointment D. disappear
6. He tried to _________ me out of buying that second-hand car because it was too old to drive.
A. make B. put C. talk D. set
7. He shouted and looked _________ at me when I broke the vase.
A. angry B. angrier C. angrily D. anger
8. He suggests me _________ showers.
A. to take B. took C. taking D. take
9. I bought corn, potatoes _________ cabbages at the market.
A. but B. however c .or D. and
10. I’m tired _________ I stayed up late watching TV last night.
A. because B. so c .but D .therefore
II. PUT THE VERBS INTO THE CORRECT FORMS (1pt)
1 .I’d like to meet a ghost, but I _________ one. (never / see)
2. Look at the cloudy sky! It _________ (rain)
3. We hope _________ you to join our club. (Invite)
4. I used _________ 20 cigarettes a day when I was twenty. (smoke)
III. USE THE CORRECT FORM OF THE WORD GIVEN IN EACH SENTENCE: (1,5pts)
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1. This dictionary is not so big but it is _________ (inform)
2. She looks _________ in her new dress, (attract)
3. Old people often have _________ in breathing. (difficult)
4. There were two _________ yesterday: Boxing and Swimming. (compete)
5. The house is large but it is terribly _________ to live in. (comfort)
6. We should learn about keeping our environment _________ (pollute)
@. Choose, the word or phrase (A.B c or D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage :
(2pts)
It is very _________ (1) to use water carefully. Here are some _________ (2) you can use less water.
First, you should be- sure to turn _________ (3) the faucets tightly. They should not drip in the
bathroom or kitchen sink. Second, you should not keep the water _________ (4) for a long time.
You should turn it off while you are doing something else. If you let the faucet on for a long time,
it (5)_________ a lot of water. It should be off while you’re brushing your _________ (6) or washing
the dishes. Finally, in the summer you should water your garden _________ (7) the evening. During
the day, the sun drives up the earth too _________ (8).
1. A. important B. unimportant C. difficult D. uneasy
2. A. ways B. roads C. paths D. streets
3. A. off B. right C. on D. left
4. A. off B. right C. left D. on
5. A. wasted B. waste C. wasting D. will waste .
6. A. tooth B. tooths c teeth D. teeths
7. A. on B. at C. of D. in
8. A. quickly B. quick C. fastly D. early
@@. Read the passage and then decide whether the statements that follow are True or False. Write A
The world cuts down more than a million trees every year to make paper and paper products.
Making paper requires a lot of wood pulp and the work of millions of workers. Many countries
have had plans to save money and labor. In countries where there is the cooperation of the
public, paper mills recycle as much as sixty percent of the waste paper. For every ton of recycled
newsprint, twelve trees can be saved.
1. More than a million trees are cut down to make paper and paper products ever year.
2. Wood pulp Is used for making paper.
3. Many countries have had no plan to recycle waste paper to save money and labor.
4. Some paper mills recycle about 60 percent of the waste paper.
(2pts)
1. Nguyen Tien Minh is a good badminton player.
Nguyen Tien Minh plays......................................................................................................................................................
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2. As the weather was warm, rice plants grew well last year.
The weather was warm last year, ..................................................................................................................................
3. Let’s have dinner at a restaurant tonight.
How............................................................................................................................................................................................. ?
4. Turn off the lights when we don’t use.
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ANSWER KEY
I. USE OF ENGLISH: Write A.B.C, or D which best completes the sentences: (2.5 pts)
1. B 3. D 5. B 7. C 9. D
2. D 4. A 6. B 8. D 10. A
II. PUT THE VERBS INTO THE CORRECT FORMS (1pt)
1. have never seen 2. is going to rain 3. to invite 4. to smoke
III. USE THE CORRECT FORM OF THE WORD GIVEN IN EACH SENTENCE: (1,5pts)
1. informative 3. difficultly 5. uncomfortable
2. attractive 4. competitions 6. unpolluted
@. Choose, the word or phrase (A.B c or D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage:
(2pts)
1. A 2. A 3. A 4. D 5. D 6. C 7. D 8. A
@@. Read the passage and then decide whether the statements that follow are True or False. Write A
1. T 2. T 3. F 4. T
(2pts)
1. Nguyen Tien Minh plays badminton well…
2. The weather was warm last year, so rice plants grew well.
3. How about having dinner at a restaurant tonight?
4. I suggest that you turn off the lights when we don’t use.
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1. _________ are funnel shaped storms which pass overland below a thunderstorm.
A. Tornadoes B. Tidal waves C. Typhoons D. Volcanoes
2. Unless you understand, I _________ explain it to you again.
A. won’t B. will C. wouldn’t D. would
3. You should use this dictionary to look _________ new words
A. for B. up C. after D. at
4. I’m really _________ that you can't come
A. disappoint B. disappointment C. disappointed D. disappointing
5. If he _________ a student, he will get a discount
A. was B. were C. is D. will be
6. Do you know the man _________ car is parked over there?
A. who B. whom C. that D. whose
7. He will be in Singapore from Monday _________ Thursday.
A. in B. on C. up to D. at
8. She is not satisfied _________ what she's got.
A. with B. of C. for D. at
9. You must be _________ when doing this test.
A. care B. careful C. careless D. carefully
10. A (an) _________ is a person who installs and repairs water pipes.
A. carpenter B. electrician C. locksmith D. plumber
II. SUPPLY THE CORRECT TENCES OR FORMS OF THE FOLLOWING VERBS: (1pt)
1. Thousands of people _________ because scientists had warned them about the volcanic eruption .
(save).
2. Tet is a festival which _________ in late January or early February. (occur)
3. If you go on _________ water, there _________ a shortage of water in a few decades. (waste - be)
III. SUPPLY THE APPROPRIATE FORMS OF THE FOLLOWING WORDS: (1.5pts)
1. It’s too _________ to call anyone at night. (convenience)
2. He is an _________ student who has taken part in different charity programs. (act)
3. Let me congratulate you on your _________ (nominate)
4 _________ energy can be stored for a number of days. (sun)
5. His generosity _________ him from others. (distinct)
6. He is one of the _________ singers in the world. (fame)
IV READING COMPREHENSION (3pts)
(2pts)
These days it is impossible to open a newspaper (1)_________ reading about the damage we are
doing to the environment. The earth is being threatened and the future looks bad. (2)_________
can each of us do?
We cannot clean (3)_________ our polluted rivers and seas overnight. Nor can we stop the
(4)_________ of plants and animals. But we can stop adding to the problem (5) _________ scientists
look for answers.
It may not be easy to change your lifestyle (6) _________ but some steps are easy to take: cut
down the amount of driving you do, or use as little plastic as possible. It is also easy to save
(7)_________ which also reduces household bills. We must all make a personal decision to work for
the future of our planet if we want to ensure a better world (8)_________ our grandchildren.
1. A. with B. without C. and D. but
2. A. where B. when C. why D. what
3. A. up B. to C. on D. in
4. A. appear B. appearance C. disappear D. disappearance
5. A. when B. during C. while D. within
6. A. complete B. completeness C. completely D. to complete
7. A. water B. energy C. money D. health
8. A. from B. for C. to D. in
@@. Read the passage. and then decide whether the statements that follow are True or False. Write A
for TRUE and B for FALSE: (1pt)
In the Unites States, people celebrate Mother’s Day. Mother’s Day is celebrated on the second
Sunday in May. On this occasion, mother usually receives greeting cards and gifts from her
husband and children. The best gift of all for an American Mom is a day of leisure. The majority
of American mothers have outside jobs as well as housework, so their working days are often
very hard. The working mother enjoys the traditional Mother’s day custom of breakfast cooked
by her family and served to her on a tray in bed. Later in that day, it’s also traditional for the
extended family group to get together for dinner; either in a restaurant or in one of their homes.
Flower is an important part of Mother’s Day. Mothers are often given a plant for the occasion,
particularly if they are elderly.
1. The second Sunday of May is chosen to celebrate Mother’s Day in USA.
2. A few American mothers have outside jobs
3. A day of leisure is the best present for an American Mom
4. People often give a plant to elderly mothers.
(2pts)
1. Since he was careless, Tim lost his job.
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2. The earthquake hit the city at two in the morning.
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3. You should bring along a raincoat. It might rain.
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4. Don’t expect to be rich without working hard.
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ANSWER KEY
1. A 3. B 5. C 7. C 9. B
2. B 4. C 6. D 8. A 10. D
II. SUPPLY THE CORRECT TENCES OR FORMS OF THE FOLLOWING VERBS: (1pt)
1. were saved 2. occurs 3. wasting / will be
III. SUPPLY THE APPROPRIATE FORMS OF THE FOLLOWING WORDS: (1.5pts)
1. inconvenient 3. nomination 5. distinguishes
2. active 4. sola 6. famous
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IV READING COMPREHENSION (3pts)
(2pts)
1. B 2. D 3. A 4. D 5. C 6. C 7. B 8. B
@@. Read the passage. and then decide whether the statements that follow are True or False. Write A
for TRUE and B for FALSE: (1pt)
1. T 2. F 3. T 4. T
(2pts)
1. Because of his carelessness, Tim lost his job.
2. The city was hit by the earthquake at two in the morning.
3. In case it rains, you should bring along a rain coat.
4. Unless you work hard, don’t expect to be rich
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I. USE OF ENGLISH: Write A.B.C, or D which best completes the sentences: (2,5 pts )
1. Last night we came to the show late _________ the traffic was terrible.
A. although B. despite C. and D. because
2. He wants to _________ his room.
A. decorate B. decoration C. decorative D. decorator
3. Do you know the man _________ car Jack is driving?
A. who B. whom C. which D. whose
4. There are many celebrations _________ the year.
A. in B. over C. on D. throughout
5. Tet is a festival which _________ in late January or early February.
A. occurs B. occur C. occurring D. occurred
6. Many people become _________ because of the natural disasters every year.'
A. homeland B. homesick C. homeless D. homework
7. Please, turn _________ the television. It’s too loud, and I’m working.
A. on B. up C. down D. round
8. Please bring some raincoats just _________ case.
A. at B. in C. to D. on
9. My find Tom, _________ works in the City Bank, earns much more than I do.
A. that B. who C. which D. whose
10. Ba has to walk to school, so he wishes he _________ a bicycle.
A. has B. had C. will have D. shall have
1. She dislikes _________ to do something by others. (ask)
2. He isn’t tall enough _________ that high shelf. (reach)
3. His joke made us _________ a lot. (laugh)
4. We _________ for a cafeteria when we met Sue. (look)
1. We can protect the environment by _________ air pollution. (reduction )
2. There are many _________ throughout the year. (celebrate)
3. I’m very _________ of my father, (pride)
4. How many _________ are there in a year in Vietnam? (celebrate)
5. You can see her _________ on her face. (satisfy)
She has got _________ results at school. (satisfy)
6. It was one of the most _________ earthquakes in Japan. (danger)
IV. READING COMPREHENSION: (3pts)
@. Choose the word or phrase (A.B. c or D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage:
(2pts)
We are all destroying the earth. The seas and rivers are too dirty to swim in. There is so
(1)_________ smoke in the air that it is unhealthy to live In many of the word’s cities. In one well-
known city, for example, poisonous gases from cars (2)_________ the air so much that policemen
have to wear oxygen masks.
We have cut down so many (3)_________ that there are now vast areas of wasteland (4)_________
over the world. As a result, farmers in parts of Africa can not (5) _________ enough to eat. In
certain countries in Asia, there is so little rice. Moreover, we do not take enough (6)_________ of
the countryside. Wild (7)_________ are quickly disappearing. We must act now (8)_________ it is too
late to do anything about it.
1. A. much B. such C. many D. any
2. A. pollution B. pollute C. unpolluted D. polluting
3. A. houses B. trees C. flowers D. plants
4. A. in B. at C. all D. to
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5. A: move . B. start C. begin D. grow
6. A. care B. lot C. a lot D. lots
7. A. animals B. birds C. fish D. dogs
8. A. before B. after C. under D. on
There are many celebrations throughout the year in Vietnam, but Tet or Lunar New Year is
the most important celebration for Vietnamese people. Tet usually occurs in the January or early
February. A few days before Tet is the time for people to clean and decorate their homes. During
Tet, people old and young, enjoy special food cooked on the occasion of Tet. It also the time for
family members to be together.
1. The Lunar New Year is another name for Tet.
2. Tet may begin In early January.
3. People often try to make their house nice and new for Tet.
4. Tet is the time for family reunions.
V . WRITING: Rewrite the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence:
(2pts)
1. I haven’t got a key, so I can’t get in.
If ....................................................................................................................................................................................................
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2. Since he was careless, Tim lost his job.
Because of .................................................................................................................................................................................
3. Let's go abroad for our holiday this year.
Why ..............................................................................................................................................................................................
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4. It's a pity; I can’t play the piano.
I wish............................................................................................................................................................................................
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ANSWER KEY
I. USE OF ENGLISH: Write A.B.C, or D which best completes the sentences: (2,5 pts )
1. D 3. D 5. A 7. C 9. B
2. A 4. D 6. C 8. B 10. B
1. being asked 2. to reach 3. laugh 4. were looking
1. reducticing 3. proud 5. satisfaction
2. celebrations 4. celebrations 6. dangerous
@. Choose the word or phrase (A.B. c or D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage:
(2pts)
1. A 2. B 3. B 4. C 5. D 6. A 7. A 8. A
1. T 2. F 3. T 4. T
V . WRITING: Rewrite the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence:
(2pts)
1. If I had a key, I could get in.
2. Because of carelessness, Tim lost his job.
3. Why don’t we go abroad for our holiday this year.
4. I wish I could play the piano.
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I. USE OF ENGLISH ; Write A,B,C, or D which best completes the sentences: (2.5 pts)
1/ Shall we turn off the dripping faucets to save water?
A. Yes, we shall B. all right C. Could you D. Yes, we do
2/ _________ is chemical used for killing insects?
A. Pollutant B. dynamite C. pesticide D. deforestation
3/ What can we do to spend less _________ lighting?
A. on B. in C. of D. with
4/ It's raining heavily, _________ I can’t go out.
A. so B. but C. as D. and
5/ I live in Dalat, _________ s one of the most beautiful cities in Vietnam.
A. who B. which C. when D. where
6/ Do your homework right now, _________ ?
A. do you B. don’t you C. shall you D. will you
7/ Every year, natural _________ cause millions of dollars worth of damage.
A. events B. accidents C. temperature D. disasters
8/ The students are keen _________ doing the experiment.
A. for B. with C. at D. on
9/ If I _________ , I would not buy this house.
A. were B. was C. am D. will be
10/ Peter was always _________ the door key.
A. forget B. forgot C. to forget D. forgetting
II. SUPPLY THE CORRECT FORM OF WORDS IN PARENTHESES: (1.5 pt)
1/UFOs are just the _________ of some writers, (imagine)
2/Areas around HCM city can expect _________ during the day. (cloudy)
3/ My father is an _________ doctor. He has saved a lot of people. (experience)
4/ It is my birthday. Let’s _________ (celebration)
5/ My brother spent hours _________ his bike. (repair)
6/ Unless you understand, I _________ it again to you. (explain)
@ Read the passage, and decide whether the statements that follow are True or False: (1pt)
Electricity is the most common from of energy today. In the modern world electricity is very
available at the touch of a switch. Electricity has many uses. The most common use of electricity
is to provide artificial lighting. In factories, electricity is used to light up the work place. It is also
used to operate air - conditioners, computers, and many other machines . Electricity is also used
to power many appliances that we have in our homes. Such appliances include television sets,
computers, electric fans, irons, and many others. The list is simply endless. Modern man will
most probably be lost without electricity.
1/ The passage is about a kind of energy.
2/ The uses of electricity are now limited.
3/Without electricity, our life will not be affected
4/The appliances depended on electricity are endless.
@@. Choose the word or phrase that best fits the blank space in the following passage: (2 pts)
The natural (1)_________ called Tidal wave" often occur suddenly. They are the result of an
(2)_________ shift in the underwater (3)_________ of the Earth. In the late 2004, a series of tidal
waves struck the seaside of Indonesia, Thailand, and some other Asian countries. The famous
resorts such (4)_________ Phuket and Fifi were completely (5)_________. A large (6)_________of people
from the _________ (7) and tourists from _________ (8) the world were killed.
1/ A. tornadoes B. disasters C. volcanoes D. typhoons
2/ A. abrupt B. abruptly C. erupt D. eruption
3/ A. move B. mover C. movement D. moving
4/ A. so B. like C. that D. as
5/ A. collapse B. damage C. spoil D. destroy
6/ A. amount B. number C. crowd D. resizes
7/ A. place B. part C. region D. local
8/ A. in B. all C. over D. around
IV. SUPPLY THE CORRECT TENSE OR FORM OF THE VERBS IN PARENTHESES: (1pt)
1/ The" Magic Hat" _________ at 12 a.m. every Saturday. (broadcast)
2/ I _________ any letters from him lately. (not receive)
3/ Your house needs _________ (redecorate)
4/ It’s about time you _________ harder for the next exam. (work)
V. WRITING: Rewrite the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence:
(2 pts)
1. The woman is Lien. She is wearing a beautiful pink Ao Dai.
The woman ...............................................................................................................................................................................
2. I started studying in this school four years ago.
I have............................................................................................................................................................................................
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3. You burn the garbage and the air will be polluted.
If ....................................................................................................................................................................................................
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4. Mary could not come to class because of her sickness
Because Mary...........................................................................................................................................................................
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ANSWER KEY
I. USE OF ENGLISH ; Write A,B,C, or D which best completes the sentences: (2.5 pts)
1. B 3. A 5. B 7. D 9. A
2. C 4. A 6. D 8. D 10. D
II. SUPPLY THE CORRECT FORM OF WORDS IN PARENTHESES: (1.5 pt)
1. imagination 3. experienced 5. repairing
2. clouds/ to be cloudy 4. celebrate 6. will explain
@ Read the passage, and decide whether the statements that follow are True or False: (1pt)
1. T 2. F 3. F 4. T
@@. Choose the word or phrase that best fits the blank space in the following passage: (2 pts)
1. B 2. A 3. C 4. D 5. D 6. B 7. D 8. D
IV. SUPPLY THE CORRECT TENSE OR FORM OF THE VERBS IN PARENTHESES: (1pt)
1. is broadcast 2. haven’t received 3. redecorating 4. worked
(2 pts)
1. The woman who is wearing a beautiful pink Ao Dai is Lien
2. I have studied in this school for four years.
3. If you burn the garbage, the air will be polluted.
4. Because Mary was sick, she could not come to class.
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1. Hue will have temperatures _________ 23 degree Celsius and 27 degree Celsius.
A. in B. between C. at D. with
2. I’m preparing for the picnic _________ my friends tomorrow.
A. with B. to C. in D. for
3. Kangaroos, which come _________ Australia, have long tail.
A. at B. to C. In D. from
4. We decided not to swim in the sea _________ looked rather dirty.
A. where B. which C. that D. who
5. Don’t forget _________ home as soon as you arrive at your destination.
A. to call B. calling C. having called D. to be called
6. He got good grades In his exams _________ he never seemed to do much work.
A. sine B. although C. because D. so that
7. He suggested that we _________ early tomorrow morning.
A. started B. to start C. starting D. should start
8. Mai made me _________ her next week.
A. promise to call B. promise calling C. to promise to call D. to promise calling
9. She is _________ a kind girl that everybody loves her.
A. so B. such C. very D. too
10. Plastic bags are hard _________
A. dissolve B. dissolved C. dissolving D. to dissolve
11. Unless you understand, I _________ explain It again to you.
A. am B. will C. was D. would
12. Congratulation! – _________
A. I’m sorry B. That’s wonderful. C. Thanks. D. Don't worry.
13. How about making a cake and buying some flowers for our mom on Women’s Day?
A. I’m sorry B. Thank you C. That’s a good idea. D. Don’t worry.
II. Choose the words or phrases that are not correct in standard English: (0,75pt)
1. We are looking forward to read your new book.
A B C D
2. The woman who she gave you this book yesterday is in hospital now.
A B C D
3. Thuan turned off the lights because it’s rather dark in the room.
A B C D
1. Generally the countryside is less _________ than town. (pollute)
2. Tom drove _________ along the narrow road. He didn’t want to have an accident. (care)
3. A lot of people made _________ on how to reduce environmental pollution, (suggest)
4. Farmers once protected their crops from Insects by _________ pesticides. (spray)
Are you looking for a cheap, clean effective source of power that doesn’t cause pollution or
waste natural resources? Look no further than solar energy from our sun. At present, most of
our electricity comes from the use of coal, gas, or nuclear power. This power could be provided
by the sun. One percent of the solar energy that reaches the Earth is enough to provide power
for the total population. Many countries are already using solar energy. Solar , panels are placed
on the roof of a house and the Sun’s energy is used to heat water. The energy can be stored for a
number of days, so on cloudy days you can use solar energy too.
Sweden has an advanced solar energy program. There, all buildings will be heated by solar
energy and cars will use solar power instead of gas by the year 2015.
1. Solar energy can be cheap .clean and effective.
2. Most of our electricity now comes from the use of coal, gas, or nuclear power.
3. The solar energy that gets to the Earth cannot provide enough power for the world’s population.
4. All buildings in Sweden will be heated by solar energy in 2050.
@@. Choose the word or phrase (A. B . C or D) that best fits the blank space in the following
passage: (2pts)
English is the language which is spoken as a (1) _________ in many countries in the world.
English is a very useful language. If we (2)_________ English, we can go to any countries we like.
We will not find it hard to make people understand (3)_________ we want to say. English also help
us to learn all kind of (4)_________ Hundreds of books are written in English every day in many
countries. English has also helped (5)_________ Ideas and knowledge to all corner of the world.
(6)_________ more and more people like (7)_________ English. This language has helped to spread
better understanding and friendship (8)_________ countries in the world.
1. A. mother tongue B. special language C. rules D. other language
2. A. read B. saw C. wrote D. know
3. A. what B. which C. who D. whose
4. A. food B. subjects C. use D. sections
5. A. to spread B. spreading C. spread D. spreads
6. A. However B. Therefore C. So D. Because
7. A. learn B. being learned C. learned: D. learning
8. A. for B. which C. among D. around
(2pts)
1. I think we should stop throwing trash onto the water.
I suggest trash..........................................................................................................................................................................
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2. Thanh was a fluent speaker of English.
Thanh...........................................................................................................................................................................................
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3. You had dinner with the girl last night. She has gone now.
The girl........................................................................................................................................................................................
4. Mr. Green has no money so he won’t travel the world.
If.....................................................................................................................................................................................................
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ANSWER KEY
1. B 3. D 5. A 7. D 9. B 11. B 13. C
2. A 4. B 6. B 8. A 10. D 12. C
1. C 2. B 3. A
1. pollution 2. carefully 3. suggestions 4. spraying
1. T 2. T 3. F 4. F
passage: (2pts)
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1. A 2. D 3. A 4. B 5. A 6. B 7. D 8. C
(2pts)
1. I suggest trash shouldn’t be thrown onto the water.
2. Thanh spoke English fluently.
3. The girl whom you had dinner with last night has gone now
4. If Mr. Green had money, he would travel the world.
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1. The building _________ in a tornado last week.
A. badly damaged B. has damaged badly C. has badly damaged D. was badly damaged
2. There’s a law that says that you _________ throw thrash on the street.
A. couldn't B. mustn’t C. mightn't D. don’t have to
3. My father _________ for the company for twenty years now.
A. works B. has worked C. is working D. worked
4. Suddenly the ground shook beneath our feet and everything begins to collapse. It is a/ an
_________
A. earthquake B. volcano C. tornado D. tidal-wave
5. The story I have just read _________ Agatha Christie.
A. was written B. was written by C. wrote D. was written from
6. I’ve worked here _________ I left college
A. when B. during C. since D. until
7. She is now _________ her bag because she can’t remember where she put it.
A. looking after B. looking for C. putting away D. going on
8. Poets write a lot of beautiful poems thanks to _________
A. fashion B. tradition C. inspiration D. convenience
9. ASEAN, _________ ten countries In the South East Asia, Is both a political and economic society.
A. that includes B. which includes C. which Including D. Includes
10. A tropical storm which reaches 120km per hour Is called a _________ in North and South America.
A. cyclone B. tornado C. typhoon D. hurricane
11. Please hurry. We need these documents _________ delay.
A. under B. without C. at D. of
12. They have to clean the class during a week, _________ ?
A. do they B. haven’t they C. have they D. don’t they
13. The Internet is a wonderful _________ of modern life
A. discovery B. improvement C. Invention D. limitations
1. His good sense of humorous distinguishes him from his brothers
A B C D
2. She can’t accept the invitation because she is sickness.
A B C D
3. For my opinion, we can reduce the amount of garbage we produce by recycling things
A B C D
1. We are clearing all the _________ off the beach, (pollute)
2. The _________ eruption killed hundreds of people but thousands were saved, (volcano)
3. Many people become _________ because of the natural disasters, (home)
4. He never has an accident because of driving _________ (care)
April 1st is April Fools’ Day. Many people like to play jokes or tricks on this day. The jokes are
for fun only. They are not harmful or mean. Sometimes you can hear April Fools' Day jokes on
the radio or television. Newspapers often have silly stories on April 1 s‘ too. Some silly headlines
are on the' next page. If you believe the jokes on the radio, TV, or in the . newspapers, you will be
an “April Fool".
Nobody knows where or when April Fools’ Day started. Some people believe it started in
France in the 1500s. Some people think it started long ago in Italy, other people believe it started
in India.
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It doesn’t matter where or when April Fools’ Day began. Americans like it because they can
play jokes on friends and relatives.
1. April Fools’ Day jokes can be sometimes heard on newspapers.
2. Don’t believe the jokes on the radio, TV, or in the newspapers or you will be an “April Fool".
3. Everyone believes April Fools’ Day started in France In the 1500s.
4. Although Americans don’t know where or when April Fools’ Day began, they like it.
passage: (2pts)
Drought is a condition that becomes (1)_________ the average rainfall for a fertile area drops far
(2)_________ the normal amount for a long period of time. In areas which are not irritated, the lack
of (3)_________ causes farm crops to wither and dead. (4)_________ than normal temperatures
usually accompany periods (5)_________ drought. They add to the crop damage. Forest (6)_________
start (7)_________ during drought. The soil of a drought area becomes (8)_________ and crumbles.
Often the rich topsoil Is blown away by the hot, dry winds . stream, ponds, and wells often dry up
during a drought, and animals suffer and may even die because of the lack of water. .
1. A. when B. where C. what D. who
2. A. under B. up C. below D. down
3. A. wind B. rain C. fog D. storm
4. A. hight B. highest C. higher D. height
5. A. in B. at C. on D. of
6. A. fires B. fogs C. steams D. boils
7. A. easy B. easily C. ease D. easiness
8. A. cool B. cold C. dry D. hot
sentence: (2pts)
1.. The little boy lost his way. He is crying over there.
The little boy ............................................................................................................................................................................
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2. We can’t live without water.
If ....................................................................................................................................................................................................
.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................
.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................
3. I am very pleased with Nam’s intelligent answers.
I am very pleased that..........................................................................................................................................................
.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................
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4. They required-him to finish my assignment quickly.
They suggested that..............................................................................................................................................................
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ANSWER KEY
1. D
2. B
3. B
4. A
5. B
6. C
7. B
8. A
9. B
10. D
11. B
12. D
13. C
1. B
2. D
3. A
1. pollutants
2. volcanic
3. homeless
4. carefully
1. F
2. T
3. F
4. T
passage: (2pts)
1. A
2. C
3. B
4. C
5. D
6. A
7. B
8. C
sentence: (2pts)
1. The little boy that lost his way is crying over there.
2. If there weren’t water, we couldn’t live.
3. I am very pleased that Nam answered intelligently
4. They suggested that he should finish his…
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1. Choose the word pronounced differently from the others.
A. dripped B. conserved C. received D. learned
2. He felt tired _________ he had a goodnight's sleep.
A. because B. of C. however D. although
3. The city _________ we came to visit was very beautiful.
A. where B. which C. what D. whose
4. Remember to _________ the lights before leaving to work.
A. turn off B. turn on C. takeoff D. go off
5. This electrical appliance will not work _________ electricity.
A. by B. with C. without D. from
6. If you _________ a king, what _________ you do?
A. were / will B. were / do C. are / would D. were / would
7. English _________ as a foreign language in Vietnam
A. speaks B. spoke C. was spoken D. is spoken
8. Tet is a festival which _________ in late January or early February
A. takes place B. reaches C. turns D. causes
9. “You are a great dancer, Doris!" “Thanks, Rita
A. That’s very nice of you B. I’m an awful dancer
C. Let’s have a celebration to say so D. Well done
10. “ _________ "-Yes, let’s do that.
A. How about reusing paper? B. I don’t think It’s right.
C. It would be better if you do that. D. Won’t you use banana leaves to wrap food.
1. She spoke so quick that I didn’t understand what she meant.
A B C D
2. My father walked to his office although the heavy rain.
A B C D
1. They are living in a _________ decorated house, (beauty)
2. Gas and oil _________ always increases In cold weather, (consume) 2.
3. She Is reading a _________ story, (humor)
4. A lot of sea creatures will be well – _________ by stopping dynamite for fishing, (preservation)
IV. Supply the correct Form or Tense of Verbs in parentheses: (1pt)
1. He Is a good student who _________ very hard, (study).
2. She _________ out with him for almost two years, (not, go)
3. My laptop doesn’t work. I’ll get Jim _________ it. (repair)
4. Yesterday, We saw Nam while we _________ to the station, (go)
@. Read the Passage, and decide whether the statements that follow are True or False: (1pt)
How can scientists predict earthquakes? Earthquakes are not scattered anywhere but happen
in certain areas. They happen in places where pieces where, pieces of the earth's surface meet. For
example, earthquakes often occur on the west-coasb of North and South America, around the
Mediterranean Sea, and along the Pacific coast of Asia.
After an earthquake happens, people can die from lack of food, water, and medical supplies.
The amount of destruction caused by an earthquake depends on where it happens, what time it
happens, and how strong it is. It is also depends on types of building, soil conditions and
population. Of the 6000 earthquakes on the earth each year only about fifteen cause great damage
and many deaths.
1. Earthquakes happen in certain areas where pieces of the earth's surface meet.
2. Earthquakes often happen along the coast of Australia.
3. After an earthquake, as a result of lack of information, people can die.
4. The passage mainly discusses the damage caused by earthquakes .
@@. Choose the word or phrase (A, B. C or D) that best fits the blank space in the following
passage: (2pts)
There is now increasing concern about the world's energy resources, particularly about those
involving fossil (1)_________in less than a hundred years we shall probably (2)________all the
present (3)_________ of oils and gas.
The world’s coal (4) _________ should last longer but, once used, these cannot be (5) _________ It
is important, therefore, that we should develop such (6)_________ sources of energy as solar
energy as well as water and wind (7)_________ classed as renewable energy. Until these energy
(8)_________ are widely used, It is important for the developed countries to reduce energy
1. A. fuels B. powers C. forms D. energies
2. A. end B. complete C. total D. exhaust
3. A. findings B. productions C. amounts D. sources
4. A. reserves B. stores C. mines D. contents
5. A. updated B. repeated C. renewed D. produced
6. A. traditional B. alternative C. revolutionary D. surprising
7. A. force B. strength C. power D. motion
8. A. goods B. supplies C. provisions D. materials
sentence: (2pts)
1. The team played well. However, they lost.
Although.....................................................................................................................................................................................
2. We were amazed at Mai’s intelligent responses.
We were amazed that...........................................................................................................................................................
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3. Galileo, a scientist In the ancient time, is considered to be the father of modern astronomy.
Galileo, who...............................................................................................................................................................................
.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................
4. The boring film made him turn off TV.
Finding........................................................................................................................................................................................
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ANSWER KEY
1. A 3. B 5. C 7. D 9. A
2. D 4. A 6. D 8. A 10. A
1. B 2. D
1. beauty 2. consumption 3. humorous 4. preserved
1. studies 2. hasn’t gone 3. to repair 4. were going
@. Read the Passage, and decide whether the statements that follow are True or False: (1pt)
1. T 2. F 3. F 4. T
@@. Choose the word or phrase (A, B. C or D) that best fits the blank space in the following
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passage: (2pts)
1. A 3. D 5. C 7. C
2. D 4. A 6. B 8. B
sentence: (2pts)
1. Although the team played will, they lost.
2. We were amazed that Mai responded intelligently.
3. Galileo, who was a scientist in the ancient time, is considered…
4. Finding the film boring, he turned off the TV.
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1. They are talking about the celebration _________ is going to be held at the end of this month.
A. which B. who C. that D. A and c are correct
2. I think we should _________ the lights. It’s too dark.
A. get on B. turn on C. put on D. goon
3. We suggested that Tim _________ harder on his English pronunciation.
A. work B. should work C. works D. Ả and B are correct
4. Electricity is a source of energy which is clean, but _________.
A. cheap B. good C. useful D. expensive
5. We have to get a plumber to check the _________
A. pipes B. wires C. solar panel D. door latches.
6. Tet is the most important _________ for Vietnamese people.
A. party B. celebration C. memory D. parade
7. Which word has the same ending sound as "liked"
A. cleaned B. occurred C. protected D. wished
8. The old man walked _________ to the park
A. slower B. slow C. slowly D. more slow
9. Passover is often celebrated by the _________ people
A. English B. Jewish C. Vietnamese D. Chinese
10. In Australia, a tropical storm is called _________
A. cyclone B. hurricane C. tidal wave D. typhoon
1. Nam is one of my friends whom tried hard to succeed in his final exam.
A B C D
2. They were swimming in the sea when the storm occurs.
A B C D
1. Polluted water can _________ do harm to our health, (direct)
2. Some _________ groups checked the shore last week, (environment)
3. We are writing a _________ letter about catching fish by electricity, (complain)
4. _________ we have done many things to protect the environment, (ultimate)
1. In spite of _________ on his warm clothes, he felt cold, (put)
2. If he didn’t meet me, he _________ the message, (leave)
3. I suggest _________ trash on the streets. (not throw)
4. I remembered _________ the book on the bus. (leave)
IV. READING COMPREHENSION: f 3pts)
Garbage is a serious problem in the United States. Every year, Americans produce 308 billion
pounds of garbage (about 140 billion kilos). A lot of garbage goes into landfills, but there are not
enough landfills for all the garbage.
One answer to the garbage problem is recycling. About half of all the garbage in the USA can
be recycled and used again. Recycling helps people solve the landfill problem and save natural
resources. For examples, tires can be recycled to make pipes and floor coverings; glass is
collected and sent to the factories to make into new glassware. Moreover, household and garden
waste are collected to make compost.
Therefore, everybody should know how to protect the environment and save natural
resources.
1. Every year, people all over the world produce 308 billion pounds of garbage.
2. To solve the problem of garbage, American have to recycle it.
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3. About 50% of the garbage In the USA can be recycled and used again.
4. Things which can be recycled are tires, glass and even waste around houses.
passage: (2pts)
On January 17,1995, a strong earthquake (1)_________ below Awaji Island across the bay From
Kobe in Japan. It was the (2)_________ deadly earthquake that hit Japan since 1923. The quake
caused buildings and bridges to collapse and fire broke (3)_________ throughout the city. About
5000 people (4)_________ and more than 21,000 people were injured. More than 30,000 buildings
were damaged. (5) _________ the quake and resulting fire. Hundreds of people became (6) _________
In the 1960s, a huge tidal wave (7) Anchorage, Alaska. The tidal wave traveled from
Alaska to
California.
In 1991, The world's largest volcanic eruption In more than 50 years occurred in the
Philippines. Hundreds of people died, bú t thousands were saved (8)_________ scientists had
warned them about the eruption.
1. A. struck B. went C. came D. arrived
2. A. best B. highest C. most D. tallest
3. A. in B. out C. up D. off
4. A. killed B. were killed C. have been killed D. are killed
5 A. on B. for C. of D. by5.
6. A. homesick B. homeless C. homely D. household
7. A. hit B. heated C. erupted D. hitted
8. A. although B. because C. because of D. so
(2pts)
1. The students are very friendly. They took part in the meeting last night.
The students who...................................................................................................................................................................
2. Nam said, “Why don’t we go swimming this afternoon?”

Nam suggested.........................................................................................................................................................................
3. Because she didn’t feel well, she went to the clinic.
Because of .................................................................................................................................................................................
.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................
.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................
4. I don’t like wearing clothes made of jean.
I don’t like putting..................................................................................................................................................................
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ANSWER KEY
1. D
2. B
3. D
4. D
5. A
6. B
7. D
8. C
9. B
10. A
1. B
2. D
1. directly
2. environmental
3. complaint
4. ultimately
1. putting
2. would leave
3. not throwing
4. leaving
IV. READING COMPREHENSION: f 3pts)
1. F
2. T
3. T
4. T
passage: (2pts)
1. A
2. C
3. B
4. B
5. D
6. B
7. A
8. B
(2pts)
1. The students who took part in… are very…
2. Nam suggested going….

3. Because of not feeling well, she….
4. I don’t like putting on clothes made in jean.
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I. USE OF ENGLISH: Write A.B.C. or D which best completes the sentences: (2,5pts)
1. Bath use _________ water as shower.
A. as much twice B. twice as much C. as twice much D. twice much as
2. Can you tell me the reason for _________ the Mother’s Day?
A. celebration B. celebrate C. celebrating D. celebrated
3. Tidal waves are the result of an abrupt _________ in the underwater movement of the earth
A. shake B. ship C. turn D. shift
4. I’m worried about my most recent water bill. 200,000 dong. It’s _________
A. enormous B. enormously C. enormousness D. awful
5. “You are a great dancer, Doris!” - “Thanks, Rita _________ ”
A. That’ very kind of you B. Well done
C. Let’ have a celebration D. I’m an awful dancer
6. She complains noisily about anything _________ she doesn’t like
A. which B. about which C. that D. about that
7. Hoa failed the math test _________ , she has to do the test again
A. so B. therefore C. moreover D. however
8. _________ the first and second nights of Passover, Jewish families often enjoy the Seder
A. At B. In C. On D. For
9. We can usually predict when a _________ will erupt.
A. tornado B. cyclone C. tidal wave D. volcano
10. Their grandmother is looking _________ them because their parents are at work.
A. for B. after C. at D. up
1. In Western Countries, electricity, gas and water are not luxuries but _________ (need)
2. After graduation, my _________ is to earn enough money to support my family, (prior)
3. The _________ of their house left them no place to live, (destroy)
4. If we go on wasting water, there will be a _________ of fresh water in a few decades, (short)
5. His _________ are so strong that the word “love” can’t describe them, (feel)
6. _________ food is very convenient for campers, (can)
1. The solar energy that _________ to the Earth can provide enough power for the world’s
population, (get)
2. You should have your motorbike _________ regularly, (check)
3. My brother spent hours _________ the house after the typhoon, (repair)
4. I suggest _________ bicycles instead of motorbikes, (ride)
IV. Choose the words or phrases that are not correct in standard English: (0,5pt)
1. How about making poster on energy saving and hang them around our school.
A B C D
2. If you keep refrigerator door close, you can save much energy in the kitchen
A B C D
V. Reading Comprehension: (2,5pts)
There are many celebrations throughout the year in Vietnam, but Tet or Lunar New Year Is
the most important celebration for Vietnamese people. Tet usually occurs In late January or
early February. A few days before Tet is the time for people to clean and decorate their homes.
During Tet, people old and young, enjoy special food cooked on the occasion of Tet. It’s also the
time for family members to be together.
1. Lunar New Year Is on January 1st
2. Tet Is an unimportant celebration for Vietnamese people
3. People often try to make their house nice and new for Tet.
4. Tet Is the time for family reunions.
If you live in an earthquake zone, you should take some time to look (1) _________ your house.
Place heavy books on the bottom shelf of your bookshelves. Block the rollers on your fridge and
washing machine to (2) _________ them from moving. Put hanging potted plants In plastic
(3)_________ Check the mirrors in your bathroom and bedroom. Make sure they can’t move. Don’t
put your bed next to a window. Planning (4)_________ you are going to be during an earthquake is
very important. The first thing to remember Is to stay (5)_________ Then you should sit under a
strong table or doorway, or stand in the comer of a room.
1. A. at B. for C. after D. around
2. A. put B. make C. prevent D. preserve
3. A. sockets B. buckets C. pots D. containers
4. A. where B. when C. what D. whom
5. A. inside B. outside C. indoor D. outdoor
6. A. big B. strong C. long D. wide
1. He Is talking to a very beautiful girl.
The girl........................................................................................................................................................................................
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2. She is still fat even though she has been on a diet for 2 years.
In spite of her...........................................................................................................................................................................
.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................
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3. I bought some pencils. They are In different colors.
I bought some pencils whose............................................................................................................................................
.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................
................................................................................................................................................................................................................... .
4. Why don’t we collect waste paper for recycling?
I suggest that waste paper..................................................................................................................................................
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ANSWER KEY
1. B 3. D 5. A 7. B 9. D
2. B 4. A 6. C 8. C 10. B
1. necessities 3 destruction 5 feelings
2 priority 4 shortage 6 Canned
1 gets 2 checked 3 repairing 4. riding
1. C 2. D
1. True 2. False 3. True 4. True
1. D 2. C 3. D 4. A 5. A 6. B
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1. The girl whom he is talking to is very beautiful.
2. In spite of her two-year diet, she is still fat.
3. I bought some pencils whose colors are different.
4. I suggest that waste paper should be collected for recycling.
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1. Last night we came to the show in time _________ the traffic was terrible.
A. although B. therefore C. and D. because
2. Was the movie ’’Star Wars” _________ for an Oscar ?
A. nominated B. taken C. recognized D. accepted
3. He is famous for his _________ He is very helpful to those less fortunate than himself.
A. kind B. unkind C. kindness D. kindly
4. In Winter, heating _________ for 50 percent of our electricity bill.
A. takes B. occupies C. costs D. accounts
5. Pompei was completely _________ in AD 79 by an eruption of Mount Vesuvius.
A. to destroy B. destroyed C. destroying D. destroy
6. Every year, natural _________ cause millions of dollars worth of damage.
A. events B. disasters C. temperatures D. accidents
7. Samsung is famous _________ its electronic goods.
A. for B. about C. in D. of
8. Never _________ till tomorrow what you can do today.
A. put off B. take over C. turn out D. get away
9. Ho Chi Minh City is the largest city In Vietnam; _________ it is not the capital of Vietnam.
A. but B. however C. moreover D. therefore
10. You mustn’t enter that room. It’s _________
A. refused B. prevented C. reduced D. prohibited
1. For me, job _________ is more Important than money. (satisfy)
2. He Is one of the most effective _________ , in the “Keep Our City Clean” campaign. (active)
3. I suggest getting an _________ to check the wiring, (electric)
4. Air _________ can cause Illness to us, especially to children, (pollute)
5. What can be done to minimize the damage of the _________ flood ? (destroy)
6. A good student must know how to study _________ (effect)
1. In 1995, a huge earthquake _________ the city of Kobe In Japan, (strike)
2. I suggest _________ trash on the streets. (not throw)
3. Remember _________ the faucets If you don’t use. (turn off)
4. I won’t go unless he _________ me the money back. (pay)
IV. Choose the words or phrases that are not correct In standard English: (0,5pt)
1. It (A) was very (B) consideration (C) of you (D) to include me.
2. (A) Fossil (B) fuels (coal, oil and gas)are (C) rapid running (D) out.
Earthquake Reactions
This week our on-the-street reporter talked with people about Tuesday's 6.45 am earthquake. His
question was;
"What were you doing during the earthquake?"
"I was taking a shower and singing. I felt a little shake, but I didn't hear any noise. I was probably
making too much noise myself."
Robert, 63, salesman
"I was making breakfast in the kitchen. The kids were sitting, at the breakfast time. We got a little
scared, but it was over in a few seconds."
Sally, 35, teacher
"I was going to work. I was listening to the news on the radio. I didn't notice anything because I am
driving." Miguel, 23, computer technician
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"I was still sleeping. It woke me up. After I woke up, I looked up at the lamp on the ceiling. It was
still moving." Dan, 16, high school student
1. The earthquake took place at a quarter to seven on Tuesday morning.
2. There were four people telling us about what they were doing during the earthquake.
3. One of them aged 16 didn't notice anything because he was sleeping.
4. This natural disaster lasted long.
Everyone wants to reduce pollution. But the pollution (13) _________ is as complicated as it is
serious. It is complicated (14) _________ much pollution is caused by things that benefit people. For
example, (15) _________ from automobiles causes a large percentage of all air pollution. But the
automobile (16)_________ transportation for millions of people. Factories discharge much of material
that pollutes air and water, but factories give employment to a large number of people. Thus, to end
(17)_________ greatly reduce pollution Immediately, people would have to stop using many things
that benefit them. Most of people do not want to do that, of course. But pollution can be
(18)_________ reduced in several ways. Scientists and engineers can work to find ways to lessen the
amount of pollution that such things as automobiles and factories cause.
1. A. work B. problem C. accident D. event
2. A. because B. so C. that D. while
3. A. exhaust B. fire C. gas D. liquid
4. A. carries B. takes C. affords D. provides
5. A. to B. or C. so D. that
6. A. little B. gradually C. so D. only
1. The girl has blond hair. Do you know her ?
Do you know.......................................................................................................................................................................... ?
2. The sign was in front of him ; however, he didn’t notice of it.
Although.....................................................................................................................................................................................
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3. I suggest relaxing for a while after this hard work.
Why...............................................................................................................................................................................................
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4. Although he was tired, he was determined to finish his work.
Despite his.................................................................................................................................................................................
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ANSWER KEY
1. D 3. C 5. B 7. A 9. B
2. A 4. D 6. B 8. A 10. D
1. satisfaction 3. electrician 5. destructive
2. activists 4. pollution 6. effectively
1. struck 2. not throwing 3. to turn off 4. pays
IV. Choose the words or phrases that are not correct In standard English: (0,5pt)
1. B 2. C
1. True 2. True 3. False 4. False
1. B 2. A 3. A 4. D 5. B 6. B
1. Do you know the girl who has / with blond hair ?
2. Although the sign was in front of him, he didn’t notice of it.
3. Why not / don’t we relax for a while after this hard work.
4. Despite his tiresome / tiredness, he was determined to finish his work.
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1. Young children often find it difficult to _________ themselves in words.
A. express B. celebrate C. consider D. feel
2. Is your new friend kind, _________ easy-going, or out-going?
A. considerable B. considerate C. inconsiderate D. unconsiderate
3. It is hard for me to _________ between the original painting and the copy.
A. differ B. decorate C. distinguish D. describe
4. 12 Years a Slave got the _________ for the Oscar.
A. prediction B. celebration C. promotion D. nomination
5. Climate change can have _________ effects on Earth.
A. damaged B. described C. destructive D. disastrous
6. Their house _________ in the middle of the night.
A. collapsed B. was collapsed C. was collapsing D. was being collapsed
7. Wind and rain has been _________ for this weekend.
A. forecast B. forecasts C. forecasting D. forecasted
8. The earthquake left thousands of people _________ .
A. homesick B. homeless C. homely D. outhouse
9. _________ feeling tired, Mary stayed with US until the end of the meeting.
A. Although B. Inspire C. Despite D. Despite of
10. _________ that boy Is very smart, _________ he cannot do that like you.
A. Because/ so B. Since/ therefore C. Despite the fact / but D. Although/ ∅
1. Please I need some _________ on how to reduce the air pollution, (advise)
2. School students collected tons of drinks cans and bottles for _________ . (recycle)
3. - I’ve just passed my driving test!’ - _________ (congratulate)
4. Flooding In the area Is a common _________ . (occur)
5. I am frightened of talking about the _________ power of nuclear weapons, (destroy)
6. He looked _________ at Sarah, but she didn’t speak, (expect)
1. Have you had your younger sister _________ the living room yet? (decorate)
2. Because of _________ carelessly, Tom caused a terrible accident, (drive)
3. Unless Mai _________ . a problem, she’ll never stay out late without calling me. (have)
4. When John called me last night, I _________ an Interesting movie on TV. (watch)
1 My grandad, that is 87, goes swimming every day.
A B C D
2. That is the house where my father sold two years ago.
A B C D
The sun is the source of almost all energy on Earth. The sun makes plants grow. When
animals eat the plants, they gain energy from the chemicals that make up the plants. When
plants die they decay, or break down. Over millions of years, this process creates what are called
fossil fuels. Fossil fuels include oil, natural gas and coal. These are used to run factories, heat
homes and power vehicles. Fossil fuels pollute the atmosphere when they are used. They are
also being used up very quickly. Scientists have therefore tried to find other sources of energy to
replace the fossil fuels. Some of these sources have been used directly for many years. These
include wind, water and heat from Earth
1. Thanks to the sun, plants can grow.
2. The plants can provide energy for the animals.
3. People use fossil fuels because they are unpolluted and limitless.
4. Other sources of energy were used instead of the fossil fuels many years ago.
@@. Choose the word or Phrase that best fits the blank space In the following passage: (1,5pts)
Hurricanes are powerful (1)_________ that form in tropical oceans. They move at speeds of
more than 119 kilometers (74 miles) per hour and can cause (2) _________ damage if they hit land.
About 50 tropical storms develop into hurricanes every year. In the western Pacific Ocean,
hurricanes are known as typhoons, and in the Indian Ocean region, they are called cyclones. On
land, hurricanes bring floods and winds that can (3) _________ 300 kilometers (186 miles) per
hour. These can hit buildings with devastating force and rip trees out by their roots.
Torrential rainstorms occur (4)_________ the water vapor in the wind cools and returns to a
liquid state. Loss of human life is common In the most dangerous storms that encounter land.
(5)_________ 2005, for example, Hurricane Katrina caused the (6) _________ of more than 1,300
people as It crossed parts of the southern United States.
1. A. tidal waves B. tsunamis C. tornadoes D. storms
2. A. predictable B. predictably C. enormous D. enormously
3. A. raise B. reach C. rise D. run
4. A. as B. while C. before D. so
5. A. On B. At C. During D. In
6. A dead B. deadly C. deathless D. deaths
1. This Is the best solution to the problem. However, there are others.
Although................................................................................................................................................................................ .
2.1 suggest he go home right now.
I think.........................................................................................................................................................................................
3. Does Mary Introduce you to the girl? We saw her on TV yesterday.
Does............................................................................................................................................................................................ ?
4. My sister is coming to stay with me next week. I often told you about her.
My sister.....................................................................................................................................................................................
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ANSWER KEY
1. A 3. C 5. D 7. A 9. C
2. B 4. D 6. A 8. B 10. D
1. advice 3. congratulations 5. destructive
2. recycling 4. occurrence 6. expectantly
1. decorate 2. driving 3. has 4. was watching
1. B 2. B
1. True 2. True 3. False 4. False
@@. Choose the word or Phrase that best fits the blank space In the following passage: (1,5pts)
1. D 2. C 3. B 4. A 5. D 6. D
1. Although this is the best solution to the problem, there are others.
2. I think he should go home right now.
3. Does Mary introduce you to the girl who/ whom/ that we saw on TV yesterday?
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4. My sister, whom I often told you about, is coming to stay with me next week.
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1. _________ are used to kill insects and weeds so as to help the crops grow better.
A. Dynamite B. Creatures C. Pesticides D. Nature
2. She suggests _________ money for the poor In the area.
A. save B. to save C. saves D. saving
3. Lan spoke English _________ as she lived in England for several years.
A. natural B. naturally C. unnatural D. unnaturally
4. That seaside resort is always full _________ trash.
A. of B. with C. in D. on
5. A dripping faucet can _________ a lot of water.
A. waste B. produce C. save D. give
6. Would you _________ taking the dustbin to the garbage dump ?
A. please B. like C. mind D. love
7. Tornadoes, the funnel- shaped storms can suck up anything _________ is in their path.
A. who B. whom C. whose D. that
8. A: I have just passed the oral examination. - B: _________
A. I’m sorry B. Congratulations! C. Try hard next time D. Thanks.
9. I don’t want go out tonight _________ Lan phones.
A. even though B. In case C. because of D. therefore
10. There is going to have a storm. We have to find a _________ for safety.
A. window B. hotel C. shelter D. theatre
1. You should pay more _________ to what the teacher says, (attentive)
2. Let me _________ you on your winning the scholarship, (congratulation)
3. She has a _________ beauty. Everyone likes watching her. (nature)
4. Yesterday, the _________ coast experienced a big storm, (centre)
5. The Christmas tree looks beautiful. It has been _________ by my sisters, (decoration)
6. Minh is _________ that he has had bad marks, (happily)
1. Our teacher _________ to you if you ask him. (explain)
2. Has it stopped _________ yet ? (rain)
3. They are living In an old house which _________ in 1960. (build)
4. They really look forward to _________ their friends after such a long summer vacation, (see)
IV. Choose the words or phrases thót are not correct in standard Enolish: (0,5pt)
1. I‘ve look for my car key since an hour but I can find it.
A B C D
2. This is the first time I ate Italian food.
A B C D
SONGKRAN is the Thai traditional New Year. It starts on April 13 every year and lasts for
three days. Another name for Songkran is the "Water Festival” because people believe that water
can wash away bad luck. On Songkran day, family members gather and pour scented water, onto
the hands of their grandparents and parents to show their respect for the elders. In return, the
elders wish the youngster good look and wealth.
1. The passage is about Thai traditional New Year.
2. Songkran is called the“Water Festival” because water is believe to bring about bad luck.
3. Family members pour water onto the hands of the elders to show their respect for them.
4. The word “weath" in the last sentence means “riches”.
These days it is impossible to open a newspaper without (1)_________ about the damage we are
doing to the environment. The earth is being threatened and the future looks (2)_________ What
can each of us do ?
We can’t clean up our polluted rivers and sea overnight. Nor we can stop the (3)_________ of
plants and animals. But we can stop adding to the problem while scientists (4)_________ the
answers.
We must all (5)_________ a personal decision to work for the future of our planet (6) _________we
want to ensure a better world for our grandchildren.
1. A. reading B. looking C. watching D. living
2. A. badly B. good C. bad D. great
3. A. damage B. appearance C. ruin D. disappearance
4. A. look over B. look for C. look at D. look up
5. A. make B. get C. come D. give
6. A. when B. if C. while D. whether
1. Let’s invite Hoa and Hal to join our club.
I suggest......................................................................................................................................................................................
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2. He accept the job because the salary is high.
Because of..................................................................................................................................................................................
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3. We bought the beautiful roses for our mother.
The roses....................................................................................................................................................................................
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4. Use electricity and water economically and we ‘II save money.
If.....................................................................................................................................................................................................
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ANSWER KEY
1. C 2. D 3. B 4. A 5. A
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6. C 7. D 8. B 9. B 10. C
1. attention 3. natural 5. decorated
2. congratulate 4. central 6. unhappy
1. will explain 2. raining 3. was built 4. seeing
IV. Choose the words or phrases thót are not correct in standard Enolish: (0,5pt)
1. B 2. C
1. True 2: False 3. True 4. False
1. A 2. C 3. D 4. B 5. A 6. B
1. I suggest inviting / we (should) invite Hoa and Hai to join our club.
2. Because of the high salary, he accepts the fob.
3. The roses which we bought for our mother were beautiful.
4. If we use electricity and water economically, we ‘li save much money.
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1. The word “ _________ ” is commonly used in Australia.
A. typhoon B. cyclone C. hurricane D. tornado
2. Mr. Hammon is a _________ professor. He has broad knowledge and he always gives excellent
lectures.
A. humorous B. generous C. distinguished D. gentle
3. _________ there was no electricity, I was able to read because I had a candle.
A. Unless B. Even though C. Even D. Only if
4. The storm last month was disastrous _________ we should organize a show to raise money for the
victims
A. or B. but C. however D. so
5. Why don’t we help the poor _________ houses collapsed In the earthquake ?
A. that B. whom C. whose D. who
6. I think that nothing is more precious than _________
A. acquaintance B. parade C. congratulation D. freedom
7. Areas around our city can _________ clouds during the day.
A. expect B. hope C. wish D. consider
8. Last Sunday I came back to the village _________ grew up.
A. which B. where C. that D. whose
9. The roof collapsed under the weight of snow
A. fell in B. broke off C. pulled down D. put away
10. It may rain this afternoon , so don’t forget to bring _________ an umbrella .
A. on B. with c. it D. along
1 .The tidal waves caused _________ damage to the town. (consider)
2. The flood in the Mekong delta last year was _________ (disaster)
3. He is a young man with great _________ (expect)
4. The talks ended _________ when one of the delegations walked out in protests abrupt)
5. _________ ash showered down on the town after the eruption, (volcano)
6. She has always demanded the highest standards of _________ from her children (behave)
1 .It’s ten years since the earthquake _________ the city (strike)
2. Mary was happy despite _________ as the most effective activist (not nominate)
3. Can scientists usually predict when a volcano _________ (erupt)?
4. In the areas which _________ by drought .there was not enough water for people’s use. (affect)
1. Rober enjoys festivals in Vietnam despite he doesn’t understand Vietnamese culture very much.
A B C D
2. Mount Pinatubo, that is a volcano in the Philippines, erupted in 1991
A B C D
@. Read the passage, and decide whether the statements that follow are True or False: (1pfl
In AD 79, Mount Vesuvius erupted, sending out a huge cloud of dust and rock that darkened
the sky. It came without warning, and the power of the explosion was so great that it was felt
from hundreds of miles away. In the town of Pompeii, at the foot of the volcano, the inhabitants
picked up whatever belongings they could carry and make for the open countryside. In the
terrible storm that followed, dust and rock from the volcano rained down onto the town, filling
the streets with deep layers of ash and poisonous gas, making it impossible for the people to get
away. The town of Pompeii was completely destroyed by the rain of death, and lost to the world
for centuries.
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1. During the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, the sky was darkened by a huge cloud of dust and rock
2. The Inhabitants could bring all of their belongings with them
3. People in the town of Pompeii could get away despite deep layers of ash and poisonous gas.
4. The town of Pompeii hasn’t been seen for hundreds of years.
@@. Choose the word or phrase that best fits the blank space In the following passage: (1,5pts)
Natural disasters such as flood, fire, earthquake, tornado and windstorm (1) _________
thousands of people every year. You should know what your risks are and prepare to (2)_________
yourself, your family and community. Some of the things you can do to prepare for the
(3)_________ such as assembling a supply kit and developing a family emergency plan, are the
same for all types of hazards. (4)_________ each emergency is unique and knowing the actions to
take for each threat will impact the specific decisions and (5)_________ you make. By learning
about these specific threats, you are preparing yourself to (6)_________ in an emergency.
1. A. affect B. cause C. destroy D. strike
2 A. keep B. protect C. suggest D. manage
3. A. expectation B. experience C. unexpected D. importance
4 A Because B. So C. Therefore D. However
5. A. preparations B. prepare C. prepared D. B & C
6. A. lie B. react C. run D. hide
1. She is proud of her family tradition.
She.................................................................................................................................................................................................
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2 He lives in an old building (using relative clause)
The building..............................................................................................................................................................................
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3. The little boy’s parents are teachers. Do you know him ?
Do you know.............................................................................................................................................................................
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4. In spite of trying her best, Mary is still unsuccessful
Although.....................................................................................................................................................................................
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ANSWER KEY
1. B 3. B 5. C 7. A 9. A
2. C 4. D 6. D 8. B 10. D
1. considerable 3. expectation 5. volcanic
2. disastrous 4. abruptly 6. behavior / behaviour
1. struck 3. will erupt
2. not having been nominated 4. were affected
1. C 2. A.
@. Read the passage, and decide whether the statements that follow are True or False: (1pfl
1. T 2. F 3. F 4. T
@@. Choose the word or phrase that best fits the blank space In the following passage: (1,5pts)
1. affect 3. unexpected 5. preparations.
2. protect 4. However 6. read
1. She takes pride in her family tradition
2. The building where (in which) he lives is (very) old.
3. Do you know the little boy whose parents are teachers ?
4. Although Mary tries her best, she is still unsuccessful
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I. USE OF ENGLISH: Write A.B.C. or D which best completes the sentences: (2.5pts
1. Many people are very concerned _________ global warming.
A. at B. on C. about D. to
2. I bumped into a casual _________ in town.
A. acquaintance B. acquaint C. acquainted D. acquaintance
3. Please stop talking in class _________ you’ll be punished.
A. because of B. if C. or D. unless
4. Her family takes priority _________ her work.
A. on B. upon C. over D. above
5. If she let me know this problem earlier, I _________ her how to solve It.
A. will tell B. won’t tell C. would tell D. couldn’t tell
6. Tornadoes are funnel-shaped storms which pass overland below a _________
A. earthquake B. snowstorm C. thunderstorm D. volcano
7. The car won’t start. The _________ is flat.
A. battery B. power C. energy D. electricity
8. I think Father’s Day should be celebrated _________
A. national B. international . C. nationwide D. world widely
9. The severe drought _________ occurred last summer ruined the com crop.
A. that it B. which it C. It D. that
10. The entrance examination will be held _________ late June, 2015.
A. on B. In C. of D. between
1. She is reading a _________ story, (humor)
2. Energy _________ includes searching for alternative fuels, (conserve)
3. Japan is one of the _________ countries in the world, (develop)
4. Her speech to party members was not intended for public _________ (consume)
5. They are living in a _________ decorated house, (beauty)
6. The team has trained hard in _________ for the match, (prepare)
1. It’s very kind of you _________ a lot of money for the poor children, (raise)
2. My laptop doesn’t work. I’ll get Jim _________ it. (repair)
3. In a few years’ time, our houses _________ by solar energy, (heat)
4. I’d like to see that football game because I _________ one this year, (not see)
IV. Choose the words or phrases that are not correct in standard English'. (0,5pt)
1. There were signs warning for fog as soon as we got onto the motorway.
A B C D
2. He lifted his eyes away the newspaper as Kate walked into the room.
A B C D
How can scientists predict earthquakes? Earthquakes are not scattered anywhere but happen
in certain areas. They happen in places where pieces of the earth’s surface meet. For example,
earthquakes often occur on the west-coast of North and South America, around the
Mediterranean Sea, and along the Pacific coast of Asia.
After an earthquake happens, people can die from lack of food, water, and medical supplies.
The amount of destruction caused by an earthquake depends on where it happens, what time it
happens, and how strong it is. It is also depends on types of building, soil conditions and
population. Of the 6000 earthquakes on the earth each year, only about fifteen cause great
damage and many deaths.
1. Earthquakes happen in certain areas where pieces of the earth’s surface meet.
2. Earthquakes often happen along the coast of Australia.
3. After an earthquake, as a result of lack of information, people can die.
4. The passage mainly discusses the damage caused by earthquakes
There is now increasing concern about the world’s energy resources, particularly about those
involving fossil (1)_________ in less than a hundred years we shall probably exhaust all the present
(2)_________ of oils and gas.
The world’s coal (3)_________ should last longer but, once used, these cannot be (4)_________ It
is important, therefore, that we should develop such (5)_________ sources of energy as solar
energy as well as water and wind (6)_________ classed as renewable energy. Until these energy
supplies are widely used, it is Important for the developed countries to reduce energy
1. A. fuels B. powers C. forms D. energies
2. A. findings B. productions C. amounts D. sources
3. A. reserves B. stores C. mines D. contents
4. A. updated B. repeated C. renewed D. produced
5. A. traditional B. alternative C. revolutionary D. surprising
6. A. force B. strength C. power D. motion
VI. Rewrite the second sentence so that it has Q similar meaning to the first sentence: (1pt)
1. I usually talk to a lovely girl.
The girl........................................................................................................................................................................................
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2. Why don’t you help your parents with chores?
If I ..................................................................................................................................................................................................
VII. Use between 2 or 5 words, including the word given to complete the sentence. Do not
change the word given: (1pt)
1. He has to write these reports today, (to)
These............................................................................................................................................................................... today.
2. Galileo, a scientist In the ancient time, is considered to be the father of modem astronomy, (was)
Galileo,.........................................the ancient time, Is considered to be the father of modem astronomy.
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ANSWER KEY
I. USE OF ENGLISH: Write A.B.C. or D which best completes the sentences: (2.5pts
1. C 3. C 5. C 7. A 9. D
2. A 4. C 6. C 8. C 10. B
1. humorous 3. developed 5. beautifully
2. conservation 4. consumption 6. preparation
1. to raise 2. to repair 3. will be heated 4. haven’t seen
IV. Choose the words or phrases that are not correct in standard English'. (0,5pt)
1. C 2. B
1. True 2. False 3. False 4. True
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1. A 2. D 3. A 4. C 5. B 6. C
VI. Rewrite the second sentence so that it has Q similar meaning to the first sentence: (1pt)
1. The girl who/whom/that I usually talk to is lovely.
/ The girl to whom I usually talk is lovely
2. If I were you, I would help your parents with chores
VII. Use between 2 or 5 words, including the word given to complete the sentence. Do not
change the word given: (1pt)
1. These reports have to be written today
2. Galileo, who was a scientist in the ancient time, is considered to be the father of modern
astronomy
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1. Solar energy can help people _________ the earth’s resources.
A. protect B. conserve C. consume D. profit
2. A volcanic eruption is always very _________ it causes a lot of damage.
A. natural B. heavy C. difficult D. disastrous
3. Last night, I _________ finish my Physics exercises, so I couldn’t go out.
A. must B. mustn’t C. had to D. didn’t have to
4. It’s difficult to distinguish one twin _________ another.
A. to B. by C. for D. from
5. Hoa _________ the TV so that her grandmother could hear better.
A. turned on B. turned up C. turned down D. turned off
6. Nam was really ill yesterday _________, he went to school and try to take the exam.
A. Therefore B. since C. However D. But
7. Scientists are looking for effective ways to reduce energy _________ .
A. consumption B. waste C. conservation D. production
8. _________ using compact fluorescent bulls to save electricity?
A. Shall we B. Why not C. What about D. I suggest
9. “The weather forecast wasn’t very good, was it? _________
A. Never mind B. Yes, it was very cold. c. I think It wasn’t. D. No, it wasn’t. I’m afraid.
10. We’ll have to pay a very expensive cost __________ we protect the environment.
A. If B. unless C. when D. and
1. Snow In April is an unusual _________ in this area, (occur)
2. _________ water pollution Is an Important thing for human life, (prevent)
3. Some plants grow well with a _________ of care, (minimize)
4. Because of the _________ weather, sailing Is not allowed in this part, (storm)
5. You have to try to keep _________ when you grow older, (act)
6. Students must work _________ to have good results, (affiance)
1. The entrance exam _________ in three months, (hold)
2. The house needs _________ to welcome the New Year. (repaint)
3. She Is considered _________ the finest pianist In New York, (be)
4. I _________ in this school for 4 years now. (study)
1. There were very interesting news on the radio this morning about the earthquake in Japan.
A B C D
2. In the United States, Mother’s Day is celebrated on second Sunday in May.
A B C D
A tsunami is a natural disaster more devastating than earthquakes, tornadoes, or any other
disaster you can think of. Tsunami is a Japanese word that means harbor wave. A tsunami
happens when huge waves are formed after something under the ocean occurs to make these
large waves form. Erupting volcanoes can also cause tsunamis to occur. The waves start in one
area but they move quickly in all directions once the tsunami begins. Tsunamis begin as an
underwater earthquake. The force of the earth moving causes the water to move and produce
huge waves. As they approach the coast, they continue to grow in size before smashing down on
the cities and towns along the coastline. These waves can often be as high as 100 feet, causing
much destruction.
1. A tsunami is a series of huge waves.
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2. According to the passage, a tsunami is more disastrous than any other natural disaster.
3. Hurricanes can cause a tsunami to occur.
4. When a tsunami approaches the coast, it grows in size.
Rivers are one of the world’s most important natural (1)_________ Many cities are on large
livers, and almost every country has at least one river that (2)_________ an important part in the
lives of its people.
Besides transportation, rivers (3) _________ food, water for crops, water to drink, and
opportunities for recreation for people who live along their banks . And (4)_________ get water for
crops, engineers sometimes build a dam across a river and let the water become a lake behind
the dam. Then people can use their water not only to irrigate fields (5)_________to make electricity
for homes and industries. However, the water often becomes polluted when cities on river bank
grow in size and the number of industries increases. We are learning that (6) _________ necessary
to keep rivers clean if we want to enjoy the benefit of the natural resources.
1. A. goods B. resources C. possessions D. materials
2. A. comes B. makes C. plays D. does
3. A. provide B. give C. send D. get
4. A. so as B. m order to C. so that D. in order that
5. A. and B. but as well C. as well as D. but also
6. A, It is B. it was C. there Is D. there was
VI. Rewrite the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence: (1pt)
1. My copybook Is on the desk.
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2. You must pay attention to the lesson, or you won’t understand it.
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VII. Use between 2 or 5 words, including the word given to complete the sentence. Do not change the
word given: (1pt)
1. Don’t you think it’s better for you to walk to school instead of riding your motorbike? (suggest)
I...................................................................................................................................................... riding your motorbike.
2. We are excited about seeing our old friends again at the party, (forward)
We are................................................................................................................................................................ at the party.
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1. B 3. C 5. B 7. A 9. D
2. D 4. D 6. C 8. C 10. B
1. occurrence 3. minimum 5. active.
2. Preventing 4. stormy 6. efficiently
1. will be held 3. to be
2. repainting / to be repainted 4. have studied
1. A 2. D
1. True. 2. True 3. False. 4. True.
1. B 2. C 3. A 4. B 5. D 6. A
VI. Rewrite the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence: (1pt)
1. The copybook which is on the desk is mine.
2. If you don’t pay attention to the lesson, you won’t understand it
VII. Use between 2 or 5 words, including the word given to complete the sentence. Do not change the
word given: (1pt)
1. I suggest walking / suggest you should walk to school instead of riding your motorbike.
2. We are looking forward to seeing our old friends again at the party.
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I. Choose the word or phrase (A. B. C or D) that best fits the blank space In each sentence.
(2.5pts)
1. The man said that he his _________ motorbike.
A. has lost B. had lost C. was lost D. would have lost
2. We often feel bored _________ doing the same thing every day.
A. of B. about C. on D. with
3. Never say that, _________ ?
A. do you B. don't you C. will you D. won't you
4. She is very sad now. I wish I _________ her the truth.
A. hadn't told B. would tell C. hasn't told D. didn't tell
5. _________ you do better work than this, you won't pass the exam.
A. If B. Although C. Unless D. When
6. Susan left for Paris _________ a beautiful morning
A. on B. in C. at D. by
7. Not many women wear Ao Dai _________ work because it is not convenient.
A. on B. at C. from D. for
8. William suggested _________ to the restaurant for a change.
A. go B. to go C. being gone D. going
9. The word "jeans" comes from a kind of material that _________ in Europe.
A. was made B. made C. were made D. was making
10. Hoa used to go _________ the mosque on the way to the primary school.
A. pass B. cross C. out D. past
II. Choose the underlined word or phrase (A. B. C or D) that needs correcting. (0.5pt)
1. Her daughter was last seen to wear a red dress and black shoes.
A B C D
2. It has been a lone time since we have visited the Ancient Town of Hoi An.
A B C D
III. Choose the word or phrase (A. B. C or D) that best fits the blank space In the following
passage. (1.5 pts)
Jeans are the most popular kind of (1)_________ in the world. They are popular almost
everywhere in Japan, France, Indonesia, Canada and Brazil. Almost everyone wears them. Why
are they popular? Who made the first jeans?
In 1849 two men discovered gold in California. Men from the (2)_________ of the United States
and other countries hurried there to (3)_________ , gold, too. These miners needed good strong
clothes.
A young man from Germany (4)_________ Levi Strauss also went there to sell things to the
miners. He realized the miners' needs and used cloth (5)_________ people made tents to make
strong pants. Later Mr. Strauss started making jeans from cotton cloth. People called this cloth
denim. Denim was popular in the fifteenth century. Christopher Columbus used denim for the
sails of his ships. Sailors in Genoa, Italy, wore denim pants. The word "Jeans" came from the
word "Genoa". Mr. Strauss made first jeans in the United States, (6)_________ the Idea and kind of
cloth came from Europe.
1. A. cloth B. uniform C. clothing D. material
2. A. rest B. part C. region D. place
3. A. look for B. buy C. cover D. mind
4. A. calling B. named C. being called D. being named
5. A. to which B. from that C. on which D. from which
6. A. so B. however C. but D. as
IV. Read the passage, then decide if the statements that follow it are TRUE or FALSE. (1.0pt)
Sydney is the largest city in Australia, and the state capital of New South Wales. Sydney has a
metropolitan area with a population of approximately 4.4 million and an area of approximately
12,000 square kilometers. Its inhabitants are called Sydney siders, and Sydney Is often called
"the Harbor City". It is one of the most multicultural cities in the world, reflecting Its role as a
major destination for Immigrants to Australia. Sydney has also hosted major International
sporting events, Including the 1938 British Empire Games, 2000 Summer Olympics, the final
match of the 2003 Rugby World Cup and the 2008 World Youth Day. The main airport serving
Sydney Is Sydney Airport.
1. Sydney is not only the largest city but also a big sporting center of Australia.
2. Sydney dwellers are called Sydney siders.
3. Immigrants are not fond of living in Sydney.
4. People from different countries, races or religions live in Sydney.
V. Use the correct form of the word given In each sentence. (1.5 pts)
1. She likes being considered a _________ dressed woman, (fashion)
2. Alan has been very _________ in "Hamlet” at the National Theatre, (impress)
3. We need more money to _________ the school facilities, (modern)
4. His father was a famous _________ in the Second World War. (correspond)
5. Being a teacher, she gets lots of _________ out of working with young children.(enjoy)
6. I decided to write a _________ to praise their faithful love, (poetry)
VI. Use the correct tense or form of the verb given in each sentence. (1.0 pt)
1. Listen! Do you hear someone _________ upstairs? (go)
2. It is Peter that _________ of stealing that sum of money last week, (accuse)
3. While Linda was packing her suitcase, she realized she _________ her flight time, (not / check)
4. He wishes he _________ to Paris next summer, (travel)
VII.Rewrite each of the following sentences in another wav so that it means utmost the same as
the sentence printed before it (2.0pts)
1. I last saw him 30 years ago.
I have............................................................................................................................................................................................
2. Her mother is preparing dinner in the kitchen.
Dinner..........................................................................................................................................................................................
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3. She can't attend the lecture today because she is sick.
If.....................................................................................................................................................................................................
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4. Tom doesn't have enough time to join the dancing club.
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ANSWER KEY
I. Choose the word or phrase (A. B. C or D) that best fits the blank space In each sentence.
(2.5pts)
1. B 3. C 5. C 7. B 9. A
2. D 4. A 6. A 8. D 10. D
1. C 2. C
III. Choose the word or phrase (A. B. C or D) that best fits the blank space In the following
passage. (1.5 pts)
1. C 2. A 3. A 4. B 5. D 6. C
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IV. Read the passage, then decide if the statements that follow it are TRUE or FALSE. (1.0pt)
1. True 2. True 3. False 4. True
V. Use the correct form of the word given In each sentence. (1.5 pts)
1. fashionably 3. modernize 5. enjoyment
2. impressive 4. correspondent 6. poem
1. going 2. was accused 3. hadn't checked 4. could travel
VII. Rewrite each of the following sentences in another wav so that it means utmost the same
as the sentence printed before it (2.0pts)
1. I have not seen him for 30 years.
2. Dinner is being prepared in the kitchen (by her mother)
3. If she weren't/wasn't sick, she could attend the lecture today.
If she were/was fine, she could attend the lecture today.
4. Tom wishes he had enough time to join the dancing club.
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I. Choose the word or phrase (A. B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in each sentence.
(2.5pts)
1. The woman said that she _________ on business the next week.
A. would go B. had gone C. will go D. would have gone
2. The bad weather discouraged us _________ having a BBQ in the garden.
A. to B. about C. from D. on
3. Don't stay up late any more, _________ ?
A. don't you B. will you C. do you D. won't you
4. She is in hospital now, she wishes she _________ so carelessly.
A. had driven B. hadn't driven C. hasn't driven D. didn't drive
5. "Do you think this skirt goes with my blouse?"- "Well, no, they don't _________ at all I".
A. match B. fit C. suit D. tight
6. The student stood up and. recited some lines of _________ from Kieu.
A. poem B. poetic C. poet D. poetry
7. Jeans are very popular _________ young people all over the world.
A. for B. to C. with D. in
8. Her school _________ 30 classes, a staff room and two sports halls.
A. comprises B. consists C. have D. contain
9. He _________ go to school on foot.
A. used to not B. didn't use to C. use not to D. didn't used to
10. _________ the beginning of this month, there will be the first mid-term test.
A. On B. In C. At D. For
1. I didn't mind to walk home but I decided to take a taxi because I was so tired after work.
A B C D
2. Jeans have never been out of fashion, and today young generation still love wearing them.
A B C D
III. Choose the word or phrase (A. B. C or D) that best fits the blank space in the following
passage. (1.5pts)
Sydney is an important (1) _________ , industrial and tourist centre in the southeast of Australia.
It is Australia's largest city, with a (2)_________ of more than three millions. It now occupies about
350 square miles. The city has many famous (3)_________ . The harbor is one of the largest and
most beautiful places in the world, and Sydney Harbor Bridge or 'The Coat Hanger" as the people
of Sydney call has been a great tourist (4)_________ for many years. However, the most famous
sight here nowadays is the Opera House. Some people think it is one of the most beautiful
modern buildings in the world.
For (5)_________ , there is a lot to enjoy In Sydney. The city has many restaurants, theatres,
cinemas and night clubs. There Is also a zoo and a koala park. Some of the best beaches in
Australia are here, too. Surfing is the most (6)_________ sport in Sydney.
1. A. commerce B. commercial C. trade D. sale
2. A. people B. citizens C. Inhabitants D. population
3. A. sights B. sightseeing C. surroundings D. scene
4. A. attraction B. beauty C. place D. development
5. A. retirement B. playing C. entertainment D. relaxing
6. A. famous B. well-known C. popular D. rural
IV. Read the passage, then decide if the statements that follow it are True or False. (1.0 pt)
The Ao Dai is a Vietnamese national costume, now most commonly worn by women. In Its
current form, it is a tight-fitting silk tunic worn over pants. The top classifies the Item as a long
piece of clothing on the upper part of the body.
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The word Ao Dai was originally applied to the outfit worn at the Nguyen Lords Dynasty In Hue
In the 18th century and in the early 20th century, It was Inspired by Paris fashions. In the 1950s,
Saigon designers tightened the fit to produce the version worn by Vietnamese women today. On Tet
and other special occasions, Vietnamese men may also wear Ao Dai.
1. Ao Dal is a Vietnamese national costume only worn by women nowadays.
2. It consists of a long silk tunic that Is worn over pants.
3. It first appeared in Vietnam In the 18th century.
4. The styles of Ao Dai have always stayed the same since the 18th century.
V. Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence. (1.5pts)
1. English Is one of the _________ subjects for all students, (compel)
2. She refused to talk to him after she realized his _________ behaviors at the party, (friend)
3. You should perform the play more _________ to draw their attention, (interest)
4. I can't meet her at the moment. I have a lot of _________ to deal with, (correspond)
5. The cushion was _________ with a pattern of golden keys, (embroidery)
6. Her little son has always been a source of _________ for her. (inspire)
1. He telephoned while she _________ dinner, (have)
2. In 1850, a salesman in California began selling pants which _________ of canvas, (make)
3. She _________ her doctor before she came to see him. (not / phone)
4. I wish I _________ all my old friends at the party next week, (meet)
VII.Rewrite each of the following sentences in another wav so that it means almost the same as
the sentence printed before It. (2.0 pts)
1. Someone is following the girl in the red dress.
The girl........................................................................................................................................................................................
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2. I haven't gone to the cinema for 10 years.
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3. The teacher can't explain the lesson today. She has a sore throat.
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4. Mai is not tall enough to be a model.
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ANSWER KEY
I. Choose the word or phrase (A. B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in each sentence.
(2.5pts)
1. A 3. B 5. A 7. C 9. B
2. C 4. D 6. D 8. A 10. C
1. A 2. D
III. Choose the word or phrase (A. B. C or D) that best fits the blank space in the following
passage. (1.5pts)
1. B 2. D 3. A 4. A 5. C 6. C
IV. Read the passage, then decide if the statements that follow it are True or False. (1.0 pt)
1. False 2. True 3. True 4. False
V. Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence. (1.5pts)
1. compulsory 3. interestingly 5. embroidered
2. unfriendly 4. correspondent 6. inspiration
1. was having 2. were made 3. hadn't phoned 4. could meet
VII.Rewrite each of the following sentences in another wav so that it means almost the same as
the sentence printed before It. (2.0 pts)
1 The girl in the red dress is being followed.
2 I last went to the cinema 10 years ago.
3 If the teacher didn't have a sore throat, she could explain the lesson today.
4 Mai wishes she was/were tall enough/taller to be a model.
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1. If you go _________ doing that and you’ll end _________ in serious trouble.
A. up - with B. on - up C. off - with D. out - up '
2. Crops are sprayed with _________ to kill Insects.
A. fertilizer B. manure C. dung D. pesticide
3. For most households, lighting accounts _________ 10 percent to 15 percent of the electricity bill.
A. of B. to C. In D. for
4. _________ take the train instead of the bus? It’s faster.
A. Why not B. Why don’t C. How about D. Let’s
5. Passover is a festival _________ is celebrated by all Jewish people.
A. where B. which C. who D. whom
6. I like living in the country _________ I’m interested in the natural world.
A. therefore B. but C. although D. because
7. It was raining _________ I couldn’t go outside.
A. as hard as B. so hard that C. so hard as D. too hard that
8. Thuy’s grandma turned the television _________ to see the weather forecast.
A. off B. up C. on D. down
9. Martin is a kind of person to _________ one can talk about anything.
A. who B. whom C. that D. him
10. Darwin was devastated by Cyclone Tracy, _________ occurred In 1974.
A. which B. that C. who D. whose
1. I really enjoyed the book that you told me to read it.
A B C D
2. Last summer, I have staved on my uncle’s farm, which is near Whitby.
A B C D
III. Reading Comprehension: (2,5pts)
III.1. Read the passage, and decide whether the statements that follow are True or False: (1pt)
Air pollution Is a cause of ill-health in human being. In a lot of countries, there are laws
limiting the amount of smoke which factories can produce. Although there isn’t enough
information on the effects of smoke In the atmosphere, doctors have proved that air pollution
causes lung diseases. The gases from the exhausts of cars have also Increased air pollution In
most cities. The lead In petrol produces a poisonous gas which often collects in busy streets
surrounded by high buildings. Children who live In areas where there is a lot of lead in the
atmosphere cannot think as quickly as other children and are clumsy when they use their hands.
There are other long-term effects of pollution. If the gases in the atmosphere continue to
Increase, the earth’s climate may become warmer. A lot of the ice near the Poles may melt and
may cause serious floods.
1. Air pollution can make people ill.
2. Some countries passed laws to prohibit factories from producing smoke.
3. Lead in the atmosphere Is bad for children’s brains.
4. The ice near the Poles may melt because of very bad floods.
III.2. Read the following passage, then choose the correct answer: (1,5pts)
All of us use energy every day - for transportation, cooking, (1) _________ and cooling rooms,
manufacturing, lighting and entertainment. The choices we make about (2)_________ we use
energy - turning machines off when we’re not using them or choosing to buy energy (3)_________
appliances - impact our environment and our lives. There are many things we can do to use less
energy and use it more wisely. Two main ways to (4) _________ energy are energy conservation
and energy efficiency.
1. A. decorating B. heating C. hotting D. airing
2. A. when B. why C. how D. which
3. A. efficient B. efficiency C. efficiently D. effective
4. A. store B. produce C. use D. save
5. What do all of us use energy for?
A. cooling rooms B. lighting C. entertainment D. all are correct
6. What are two main ways to save energy?
A. energy usage and energy efficiency B. energy conservation andenergy efficiency
C. energy waste and energy conservation D. energy conservation andenergy misusage
IV. Supply the correct form of Words in parentheses: (l,5pts)
1. It was very _________ of you to leave the medicine where the children could get it. (care)
2. Environmental groups want a total _________ on the dumping of nuclear waste, (prohibit)
3. We find advertising on television very _________ . (effect)
4. I switched the light off to save _________ (electric)
5. Let me congratulate you on your _________ as a chairman, (nominate)
6. She seemed _________ with her preparations for Tet. (satisfy)
1. If you don’t start working hard now, you won’t be able to pass the final test.
Unless...........................................................................................................................................................................................
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2. I turned the television on because I wanted to listen to the world news.
I turned the television on so that....................................................................................................................................
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3. Although she was successful, she felt dissatisfied.
In spite of....................................................................................................................................................................................
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4. This morning I met Diana. I hadn’t seen her for ages.
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VI. Rearrange the words to make complete sentences: (1pt)
1. the/ friendly/ me/ who/ was/ directions/ officer/ gave/ police.
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2. Peter/ to/ company/ complain/ suggested/ the/ should/ that/ William.
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ANSWER KEY
1. B 3. D 5. B 7. B 9. B
2. D 4. A 6. D 8. C 10. A
1. B 2. A
1. T 2. F 3. T 4. F
1. B 2. C 3. A 4. D 5. D 6. B
1. earless 3. effective 5. nomination
2. prohibition 4. electricity 6. satisfied
1. Unless you work hard, you won’t be able to pass the final test.
2. I turned the television on so that I could listen to the world news.
3. In spite of her success, she felt dissatisfied.
4. This morning I met Diana, whom I hadn’t seen for ages.
1. The police officer who gave me directions was friendly.
2. William suggested that Peter should complain to the company.
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1. _________ if we use public transport instead of motorbike.
A. Won’t we B. Why not C. It would be better D. I think
2. You can’t have both of these products. Take one _________ the other.
A. and B. but C. so D. or
3. She kindly provided us _________ lunch.
A. with B. for C. from D. by
4. If we don’t find new kinds of energy, we will _________ the fossil fuels
A. turn up B. cut down C. bring along D. use up
5. The problem _________ I talked with you yesterday is very important.
A. which B. that C. no word is needed D. A, B, C are correct
6. There was a (an) _________ which reached 120 kilometers per hour last night.
A. earthquake B. cyclone C. tsunami D. tidal wave
7. A funnel-shaped storm _________ overland below a thunderstorm Is called a tornado.
A. passes B. passed C. passing D. which is passed
8. _________ Mai has a problem, she’ll never stay out late without calling me
A. If B. Unless C. Because D. Though
9. What should we do to _________ deforestation?
A. persuade B. protect C. provide D. prevent
10. A large number of people _________ in 1995 when a huge earthquake struck the city.
A. had been killed B. was killed C. were killed D. killed
1. Let’s have a plumber to check the pipes and faucet in your bathroom immediately
A B C D
2. If we go on wasting water, there will be a shortage of fresh water for a few decades
A B C D
It Is now feared that the number of dead people following yesterday’s earthquake could be as
high as 3000. Many of victims died when their homes collapsed. The government has sent rescue
workers to search the survivors who may still be trapped under the fallen walls, although there
is no hope that anyone Is still alive now.
1. The report is about a disaster.
2. Many people died because their homes collapsed.
3. Rescue workers made sure there wouldn’t any survivor.
4. The number of dead people was 3000.
III.2. Read the following passage,, then choose the correct answer: (1,5pts)
The air that we breathe is heavily (1)_________ with toxic gases, chemicals and dust. These
consist of the discharge from industrial factories arid motor vehicles. The emission of carbon
monoxide from exhaust fumes is a (2)_________ cause for concern too. Outdoor burning of trash
and forest fires have also contributed to air pollution. They cause the smarting of the eyes,
coughing and (3)_________ problems. (4)_________ to the burning of fossil fuels, the level of carbon
monoxide in the air is more than desirable. Too high a level of carbon dioxide will cause the
Earth's temperature to rise.
1. A. pollution B. polluting C. polluted D. pollute
2. A. minor B. major C. number D. great
3. A. respiratory B. nervous C. poisonous D. fever
4. A. Even B. As C. Since D. Owing
5. Chemicals are _________
A. affecting our health. B. In the air. C. from a lot of vehicles. D. All are right
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6. Carbon dioxide can be _________
A. concerned about the danger. B. the gases rising temperature of the Earth,
C. the exhaust fumes. D. the effect of rising the Earth’s temperature.
1. People who catch fish by electricity or dynamite must be _________ fined (heavy)
2. These Innovations _________ the earth's resources, (conservationist)
3. Our _________ have not warned our fishermen about the Changchun typhoon, (science)
4.12 Years a Slave got the _________ for the Oscar, (nominate)
5. We are worried when our work is _________ (effect)
6. There are some _________ erupting in Philippines, (volcano)
1. I think it would be a good idea to take a train.
I suggest......................................................................................................................................................................................
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2. In spite of trying her best, she couldn’t finish her work on time.
Although.....................................................................................................................................................................................
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3. The weather was lovely, so we spent a whole day in the garden.
Because of..................................................................................................................................................................................
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4. Mike lived In a wooden old house.
The house...................................................................................................................................................................................
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1. of/ surroundings/ it /man/ wastes/ that/ is / actually/ the / with / kinds/ is/ many/ destroying
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2. in/ city / a/ the /of / is / big / of/ industry/ Is / the / northwest/ which/ England/ center
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ANSWER KEY
1. C 3. A 5. D 7. C 9. D
2. B 4. D 6. B 8. B 10. C
1. B 2. D
1. T 2. T 3. F 4. F
III.2. Read the following passage,, then choose the correct answer: (1,5pts)
1. C 2. B 3. A 4. A 5. D 6. D
1. heavily 3. scientists 5. ineffective
2. conserve 4. nomination 6. volcanoes
1. I suggest we (should) take a train.
2. Although she tried her best, she couldn’t.
3. Because of the lovely weather, we spent.
4. The house where M live/In which M lived was a nice wooden house.
1. Actually it is man that Is destroying the surroundings with many kinds of wastes
2. The city which is in the northwest of England is a big center of Industry.
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I. USE OF ENGLISH: Write A.B.C. or D which best completes the sentences. (2,5pts)
1. Typhoon Soudelor, which _________ through the Philippines, was the strongest storm in 2015.
A. hit B. struck C. swept D. entered
2. It's difficult to _________ accurate predictions about the effects on the environment.
A. give B. have C. get D. make
3. I tried to _________ them from going, but they wouldn’t take any notice.
A. warn B. refuse C. advise D. prevent
4. We have bought extra good _________ our friends stay to dinner.
A. in case B. if C. as long as D. when
5. He refused to give up work, _________ he’d won a million pounds.
A. despite B. even though C. however D. but
6. A: “Well done on giving the lecture, Paul.” B: “ _________ "
A. Thanks but it wasn’t all my work. B. Thanks but it was all my work
C. Really? Why? D. Thanks, but it was nothing
7. Why don’t we help the poor _________ houses collapsed In the earthquake?
A. that B. who C. whose D. whom
8. That seaside resort is always full _________ trash.
A. up B. with C. of D. In
9. They organized a party in _________ of the year's successes.
A. enhancement B. memory C. compliment D. celebration
10. If you see a conservationist, he will _________ you to take part in the activity.
A. suggest B. advise C. warn D. consider
1. His mother is thinking that he should stop smoking.
A B C D
2. Children will have a special day to express their feelings, memories, and love of parents.
A B C D
III. 1. Read the passage, and decide whether the statements that follow are True or False: (1pt)
Many countries around the world celebrate Earth Day. It is a day that Is meant to raise
awareness and appreciation about the Earth's natural environment.
The first Earth Day was held in the USA. It was founded by United States Senator Gaylord
Nelson as an environmental teach-in - a sort of general educational forum or seminar. That was
on April 22,1970. While this first Earth Day was focused on the United States, an organization
launched by Denis Hayes, who was the original national coordinator in 1970, took It
international in 1990 and organized events In 141 nations.
Earth Day is now coordinated globally by the Earth Day Network, and is celebrated In more
than 175 countries every year. Numerous communities celebrate Earth Week, an entire week of
activities focused on environmental Issues. In 2009, the United Nations designated April 22
International Mother Earth Day.
1. The first Earth Day was celebrated around the world.
2. The celebration became International thanks to Senator Gaylord Nelson.
3. A few countries celebrate the Day.
4. The day Is now coordinated by The earth Day Network at the International level.
We use the energy (1)_________ fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas) to make electricity. We
use electricity in many different ways; We light and heat our homes, schools and businesses
using electricity, and (2)_________ computers, refrigerators, washing machines, and air
conditioners. Our cars and planes run on gasoline, (3)_________ comes from oil. As of the year
2013, most of the energy we use comes from fossil fuels.
However, fossil fuels (4)_________ as non-renewable sources of energy. They cannot be used
over and over again. This means that one day they will run out!
1. A. of B. in C. with D. at
2. A. to have run B. run C. running D. to run
3. A. that B. who C. which D. what
4. A. are known B. know C. Is known D. knows
5. Which types of energy sources should humans rely on In the future?
A. non-renewable energy sources B. fossil fuels
C. renewable energy sources D. chemical energy sources
6. What does the word “non-renewable” mean?
A. coming from water B. wasteful
C. going to run out D. easily generated
1. A _________ eruption Is a unique but terrible sight which we have never seen in our lifetime.
(volcano)
2. _________ on your 50th wedding anniversary. (congratulate)
3. Use this _________ to get rid of the flies and mosquitoes.(pest)
4. The engine was _________ because it used a lot of fuel when finishing. (efficiency)
5. The question has not been _________ answered. (satisfy)
6. I am completely _________ and feeling terrific. (energy)
1. That student can’t graduate from school if he doesn’t pass the final exams.
Unless...........................................................................................................................................................................................
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2. She lives close to her office; however, she is always late for work.
In spite.........................................................................................................................................................................................
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3. The slave had to fight with a huge Hon.
The lion.......................................................................................................................................................................................
4. She educated her children in exactly the same way.
She brought ..............................................................................................................................................................................
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1. are / we enjoy / which / than if / belong to us/ much more / they / borrowed / reading books
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2. a /struck /number/ large / were / when/ fishermen/ the / storm / killed/of / the city/.
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ANSWER KEY
I. USE OF ENGLISH: Write A.B.C. or D which best completes the sentences. (2,5pts)
1. C 2. D 3. D 4. A 5. B
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6. A 7. C 8. C 9. D 10. B
1. A 2. D
1. F 2. F 3. F 4. T
1. B 2. D 3. C 4. A 5. C 6. C
1. volcanic 3. pesticide 5. satisfactorily
2. Congratulations 4. inefficient 6. energized
1. Unless that student passes the final exams, he can't graduate from school.
3. In spite of living close to her office, she Is always late for work
3. The lion which the slave had to fight with was huge
4. She brought her children up / them up in exactly the same way.
1. We enjoy reading books which belong to us much more than If they are borrowed
2. A large number of fishermen were killed when the storm struck the city
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1. If the pollution _________ what will happen?
A. continues B. continue C. to continue D. will continue
2. She couldn’t go to school _________ her sickness.
A. because B. since C. as D. because of
3. Would you like a cup of tea?
A. Oh, yes, please. Thank you. B. No; it’s all right. C. Yes, I do. D. No, I don’t.
4. I wasn’t paying close attention _________ what you said.
A. in B. on C. at D. to
5. The men and the cattle _________ work in the fields bring US food every day.
A. that B. which C. who D. whose
6. _________ may cause floods.
A. Volcano B. Tornado C. Dynamite D. Deforestation
7. We think that Mother’s Day should be celebrated _________
A. nationwide B. national C. nationally D. nationality
8. We are looking forward _________ my friends.
A. to see B. to seeing C. see D. seeing
9. Hurricane Andrew swept through southern Florida _________ August 1992.
A. on B. at C. In D. for
10. There is a _________ faucet in your kitchen.
A. drip B. dripped C. driping D. dripping
II. Choose the words or phrases that ore not correct in standard English: (0,5pt)
1. If we know English, we could go to any countries we like.
A B C D
2. Viet Nam, where is in South-east Asia, exports rice
A B C D
Tokyo, which Is the capital city of Japan, Is one of the three largest cities in the world. Tokyo is
a busy place. It is a center of business and education. It Is also a center for religion, has places of
worship for many people of many different faiths. In addition, Tokyo University, the beautiful
grounds of the Imperial Palace, the famous Imperial Hotel, built in 1920 by a noted America,
Frank Lloyd Wright many fine shops, stores, theaters and eating places can be found in this
capital. In downtown Tokyo, many large, new buildings made of concrete and steel may be seen.
Some of these were built after the earthquake of 1923. Others were built after World War II
1. Tokyo is a quiet city.

2. Buildings couldn’t be built after World War II.
3. Many parks can be found In this capital.
4. The earthquake of 1923 destroyed part of Tokyo.
III. 2. Read the following passage, then choose the correct answer: (1.5pts)
(1)_________ the United States, people celebrate Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. Mother’s Day is
celebrated the second Sunday in May. On this occasion mother usually receives greeting cards
and gifts from husband and children. The best gift of all for an American Mom is a day of leisure.
The majority of American mothers have outside jobs (2)_________ housework, so their working
days are often very hard. The working mother enjoys the traditional Mother’s Day custom
breakfast (3)_________ by her family. Father’s Day is celebrated throughout the United States and
Canada on the third Sunday in June. The holiday customs are similar to Mother’s Day. Dad also
receives greeting cards and gifts from his family and (4)_________ a day of leisure.
1. A. On B. In C. Of D. At
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2. A. as well as B. as good as C. as many as D. as much as
3. A. cook B. cooked C. cooking D. cooker
4. A. enjoy B. enjoys C. enjoyed D. enjoying
5. Mother’s Day _________
A. is celebrated differently from Father’s Day B. Is on the third Sunday in June,
C. Is celebrated In the same way as Father’s Day D. Is on the second Sunday in June.
6. What Is the best gift of all for an American Mom?
A. greeting cards B. a bunch of flowers C. gifts D. a leisurely day
1. He has a wide _________ of music, (know)
2. Don’t judge people by their _________ (appear)
3. His _________ caused the accident, (care)
4. The new student was noted for his _________ (polite)
5. It’s _________ trying to talk to her because she never listens, (use)
6. I wish you _________ and good health, (happy)
1. Work harder and you will succeed in the examination.
Unless...........................................................................................................................................................................................
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2. Columbus, a great explorer, discovered America.
Columbus, who........................................................................................................................................................................
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3. I am sorry to break your bike yesterday.
I am sorry that.........................................................................................................................................................................
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4. Despite his disability, Mike can drive the lorry.
Although.....................................................................................................................................................................................
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1. picture / was / valuable / The/ bought/ which/I/ very.
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2. used / with / TV / Remote/ to/ are/ controls/ Interact.
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ANSWER KEY
1. A 3. A 5. A 7. A 9. C
2. D 4. D 6. D 8. B 10. C
II. Choose the words or phrases that ore not correct in standard English: (0,5pt)
1. B 2. A
1. FALSE 2. FALSE 3. FALSE 4. TRUE
III. 2. Read the following passage, then choose the correct answer: (1.5pts)
1. B 2. A 3. B 4. B 5. C 6. A
1. knowledge 3. carelessness 5. useless
2. appearance 4. (im)politeness 6. happiness
1. Unless you work harder, you will succeed in the examination.
2. Columbus, who discovered America, was a great explorer.
3. I am sorry that your bike was broken yesterday/ I broke your car yesterday.
4. Although Mike is disabled, he can drive the lorry.
1. The picture which I bought was very valuable.
2. Remote controls are used to interact with TV.
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41 ĐỀ THI HỌC KỲ 2 TIẾNG ANH 9 TPHCM QUA CÁC NĂM

(CÓ ĐÁP ÁN CHI TIẾT) GỒM 101 TRANG

I. PRONUNCIATION: (1,0pt) (Write A, B, C, or D for the word you choose)

I. LISTENING: Listen to the tape and do the two exercises below:(1,5pts)

I. LISTENING: Listen to the tape and write True or False: (1pt)

I. LISTENING: Listen to the tape and write True or False: (1pt)

I. LISTENING: Listen to the tape and write True or False: (1pt)

I. LISTENING Listen to the tape and write True or False: (1pt)

I. LISTENG: Listen to the tape and write True or False: (1pt)

I. LISTENING: Listen to the tape and write True or False: (1pt)

I. LISTENING: Listen to the tape and write True or False: (1pt)

I. LISTENING: Listen to the tape and write True or False: (1pt)

I. LISTENING: Listen to the tape and write True or False: (1pt)

I. USE OF ENGLISH: Write A.B.C. or D which best completes the sentences

I. LISTENING: Listen to the tape and write True or False: (1pt)

I. LISTENING: Listen to the tape arid write True or False: (1pt)

I. LISTENING: Listen to the tape and write True or False: (1pt)

ĐỀ SỐ 21: THI HỌC KỲ 2, TRƯỜNG TH Á CHÂU, QUẬN 1, TPHCM, NĂM 2008-2009

2. Nam said, “Why don’t we go swimming this afternoon?”

2. Nam suggested going….

1. Tokyo is a quiet city.

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