THANH DONG UNIVERSITY

FACULTY OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES

t Fullname:…………………………………… THE MID-TERM TEST

Date of birth:……………………………….. Subject: Basic English 1
Class:………………………………………….… Time: 90 minutes

QUESTIONS 1-10: Circle the correct answer (1 pt)

1. Tom doesn’t like dancing, but Mike……….
A. does B. did C. do D. doesn’t
2. Listen! Somebody………for help.
A. are screaming B. scream C. is screaming D. has screamed
3. Waiter! There................forks on this table.
A. are not some B. isn’t any C. are not any D. are some
4. I have a test tomorrow, so I...........sit up late tonight to study.
A. will have to B. can have to C. have D. have to
5. An island on which.............is called a deserted island.
A. no people B. no people lives C. no people live D. people are living
6. We wondered who..........to pay for the broken window.
A. is going B. was going C. have D. would
7. Linda............tie her shoes when she was only 3 years old.
A. knew to B. knew how to C. could to D. may
8. John said that no other car could go...............his car.
A. so fast like B. as fast as C. fast than D. as fastly as
9. A number of accidents in the last 2 years.............scaused by drunk driving.
A. were B. have been C. have D. are
10. Perhaps people don’t like..............tourists in their country.
A. so much B. too much C. so many D. a lot
QUESTIONS 11-15: Complete the five conversations. For conversations 11-15, mark A, B
or C on the answer sheet. (0,5 pt)
A Oh good!
11. It’s time for lunch. B One hour.
C Half past twelve.
A I don't like coffee.
12. Would you like a drink? B I prefer tea.
C Coffee, please.
A It's a red shirt.
13. How much was your new shirt? B It was very cheap.
C It was in a shop.
A I'm afraid so.
14. Can you find a taxi easily in Hamburg? B I think so.
C It depends.
A No, I'm not.
15. Do you speak English? B Only a little.
C Yes, very much.
QUESTIONS 16-20: Complete this conversation at a garage.
What does the woman say to the car mechanic?
For questions 16-20, mark the correct letter A-H on the answer sheet. (0,5 pt)

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FACULTY OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES

Mechanic: What do you A. I'd prefer the afternoon.

mean? Woman: 16.....G...... B. I'm not sure. The brakes aren't
Mechanic: I see. We can probably repair that
working very well.
easily. Can you leave the car now?
C. Oh! One other thing, how much will
Woman: 17......F........
Mechanic: I'm sorry. We're completely full on it cost?
Saturday. D. The engine is hard to start
Woman: 18.......H....... in the morning.
Mechanic: Yes, all right. Could you come in E. I work on Mondays.
the morning? F. I'm afraid I need it today. How about
Woman: 19......A.........
the weekend?
Mechanic: OK.
G. When I brake, the car goes
Woman: 20........C.........
Mechanic: I'm not sure, but probably about to the left.
£30. Woman: That's fine. I'll see you on Monday. H. Oh. Could you do it on Monday?
QUESTIONS 21-30: Read the information about three books and then answer the
questions. For questions 21-30, mark A, B or C on the answer sheet. (1 pt)
Today computers come (21) all shapes and sizes. There were still big computers for
companies or universities. There are other special computers for factories. These large
computers tell the fatory machines (22) to do. But there are also small (23)
computers to use at home or in an office. There are even computers in telephones, television
(24), and cars. These computers have to be small. They are so small that you cannot
(25) see all their parts.
Computers are very useful, but they also can (26) problems. One kind of problems is with
the computer's memory. It is not perfect so sometimes computers (27) important
information. Another problem is with the machinery. Computers are machines, and machines
can break down. When the computers break down, they may (28) information, (29)
chalk on a blackboard. Or they may stop doing anything at all. And there is (30) different
kind of problem with computers. Some doctors say they may be bad for your health. They say
you should not work with computers all day.
21. A. at B. in C. under D. with
22. A. everything B. something C. what D. thing
23. A. personal B. private C. individual D. owner's
24. A. pictures B. outfits C. boxes D. sets
25. A. even B. still C. at all D. almost
26. A. get B. cause C. suffer D. gain
27. A. lose B. miss C. misplace D. misunderstand
28. A. clean B. erase C. wipe D. scrape
29. A. as B. like C. such as D. for instance
30. A. yet B. other C. more D. another
QUESTIONS 31-40: Read the following and choose the best answer. (1 pt)
There are many (31) villages in Viet Nam, but Quat Dong village in Ha Noi is widely
known (32) its products of high (33) . Embroidery has been developing around
th
here (34) the 17 century. In the past, local skilled artisans were chosen to make
sophisticated embroidered (35) for the Vietnamese King, Queen and other Royal family
members. The first man who taught the local people how to embroider was Dr. Le Cong Hanh,
who lived during the Le dynasty. He learned how to embroider while on a trip to China (36)
an envoy, and taught the villagers of Quat Dong upon his (37) . Although these
skills eventually spread (38) the country, the Quat Dong’s artisans’ creations are still the
most appreciated. In (39) to create beautiful embroideries, an artisan must be

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FACULTY OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES

patient, careful and have an eye for design, along with clever hands. Nowadays, Quat Dong
products may range from clothes, bags, pillowcases, to paintings and decorations, which are
(40) to many countries.
31. A. number B. exist C. embroidery D. population
32. A. for B. border C. region D. place
33. A. includes B. insists C. quality D. consists
34. A. around B. over C. on D. since
35. A. costumes B. tell C. name D. separate
36. A. good B. as C. better D. well
37. A. another B. others C. return D. anothers
38. A. across B. hill C. village D. downtown
39. A. quarter B. effort C. order D. notice
40. A. wonder B. cause C. true D. exported
QUESTIONS 41-45: Read the descriptions of some words about holidays and travel.
What is the word for each description? The first letter is already there. There is one space
for each other letter in the word. (0,5 pt)
41. You need this to travel to some foreign countries. p assport
42. You need to buy this before you get on a plane. t icket
43. This is where you go to get a plane. a irport
44. You put your clothes in this when you travel. s uitcase
45. This person likes visiting different places. t raveler
QUESTIONS 46-55: Give the correct form of the verb in blankets. (1 pt)
I (46. write) am writing to express my dissatisfaction of
my stay at the Lord Hotel in London last weekend. I (47. book) booked
the hotel in Sweden and also (48. receive) received
information about the hotel. I (49.promise) was promised
a luxury weekend. However, I (50. be) am not
not satisfied. The room was comfortable, but the traffic from the
road opposite the hotel (51. make) made it impossible to (52.sleep)
sleep I (53. ask) asked for another room, but no single
rooms (54. be) were available. I required room-service one night and I
(55. have) had to wait for almost one hour before someone came.
QUESTIONS 56-65: Complete this letter. Write ONE word for each space (1 pt)
28 Long Road
Brighton
22nd March
Dear Pat,
I arrived here three weeks ago. I’m studying at a language school (56) in Brighton.
The students come (57) from many different countries and I (58) have made
a lot of new friends.
There (59) are classes for five hours every day. I like (60) my teacher very
much. (61) His name is John and he helps me (62) when I make a mistake.
I want
(63) to visit London next weekend because I (64) am going back to
my country on Monday. Can I see you there? Please write to (65) me soon.
With best wishes from
Maria
Ms.Nguyen Thi Kieu Oanh
 THANH DONG UNIVERSITY
FACULTY OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES
QUESTIONS 66-70: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means
exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (1 pt)

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FACULTY OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES

66. There is no better teacher in this school than Mr John. (the best)
=> Mr John is…………the best teacher in this school………………………………
67. We enjoy playing football. (interested in)
=> We are……… interested in playing football ……………………………………
68. Jack is the most intelligent in his class. (more)
=> No one in his class… is more intelligent than Jack.………………………………
69. I don’t like making models because it is very boring. (hate)
=> I…hate making models because it is very boring ………………………………..
70. John suggested taking a taxi to the hotel.
=> John said “If I…. were you, I would take a taxi to the hotel”………………………
QUESTIONS 71-75: Fill in each blank with one suitable word (0,5 pt)
71. Quiet please! The headmaster would like to say a few words.
72. You are late; we’ve been waiting for you since eight o’clock.
73. Although he is wrong, almost everyone admires him.
74. I don’t think I’ve lent you this book before, have I?
75. Many people find it difficult to give up smoking.
QUESTION 76: Write a paragraph about your favourite film. Write about 80-100 words. (2 pts)
You should say:
- the name and kind of the film;
- the content of the film;
- feelings about the film….
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
The top of my favorite movie list goes to Yellow Flowers on the The Grass. It is an interesting
movie that is produced by Victor Vu. It is a famous film adaption from the short story of the
same name by the author Nguyen Nhat Anh. The film is about Thiều and the people around him.
Thieu's village is a peaceful village with green grass, trees, wind and yellow flowers. The reason
why I like this movie is because of the peacefulness that many these beautiful things Thieu's
village Bring. However, some sad parts of the film leave some invisible holes in my heart. I cried
a lot when I thought about Thieu's brother, Tường who can't walk again. Overall, it is such a
emotional movie that I think you should give it a try.

Ms.Nguyen Thi Kieu Oanh