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ĐỀ SỐ 21 I.MULTIPLE CHOICE Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions A naked A eruption B decided B question C hatred C tradition D washed D addition Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions A economic B limitation C reputation D infrastructure A entertainment B identify C emergencyD continuous Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions If I had his phone number here, I will give it to you immediately A had B here C will give D immediately He became interest in reading while he was working in the city library A interest B reading C was working D the Look at the man! He’s waiting of the bus A Look B the man C waiting D of Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Bill asked where ………………from A I come B did I come C I come D I came She wishes she ……………… a new house in the city A can have B will have C has D could have 10 She …………….when she heard the news A can’t help crying B couldn’t help cry C can’t helped crying D couldn’t help crying 11 Maria is studying Literature, …… ? A isn’t Maria B is Maria C isn’t she D wasn’t she 12 He failed his examination …………….; he will have to the examination again A However B But C Therefore D Because 13 All his children speak……… Chinese A flowing B fluent C easy D well 14 The chameleon í a very strange…………… A creation B creator C creature D creative 15 I like this essay because it’s very…………… A imaginative B imaginary C imaginable D imagination 16 Mark Twain, …………… American writer, wrote “Life in the Mississippi River” A an B a C the D x Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges 17 A.: “How often you exercise?” B: “…………………………….” A No, I sometimes B About three times a week C Yes, I often D Often I don’t 18 Mary: “how much was your T-shirt?” A It was cheap Rose: “………………………………….” B It was in a shop C It’s a red shirt D It’s quite fit me Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions 19 Carpets from countries such as Persia Afghanistan often fetch high prices in the United States A Artifacts B Pottery C Rugs D Textiles 20 They will put off holding their wedding party next week A destroy B postpone C cancel D wait Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions 21 Having a cozy little flat in Hanoi is the dream of many young Vietnamese couples who decided to work here after university graduation A uncomfortable B warm C lazy D dirty 22 The International Organizations are going to be in a temporary way in the country A soak B permanent C complicated D guess Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks China said that there was a heavy loss of life in the earthquake (23)…………… struck Tangshan city yesterday Survivors said that Tangshan, an industrial city of one million people 160 kilometers east of Peking, was completely (24)…………… Observers living in Beijing said it appeared that only a small part of the one million inhabitants escaped (25)…………… or injury Many of the men of Tangshan were working in the (26)…………… deep under the earth's surface when the (27)…………… occurred Unfortunately, few of these miners have survived 23 A who B where C what D which 24 A broken B destroyed C killed D collapsed 25 A death B destruction C disaster D accident 26 A roads B ways C fields D mines 27 A fall B disaster C loss D collapse Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions My aunt is one of those people who can talk to anyone about anything If she goes to a party where she doesn't know any of the people, she just walks up to the first person that she sees and introduces herself And yet she doesn't seem to talk about deeply important things like politics or religion She always starts off on something very obvious like the other person's job Very soon she's talking as if she's known the other person for years I asked her once what her secret was She said that the most important thing in a conversation was listening People love to talk about themselves, so if you allow them to so, it's very easy to keep a conversation going You have to listen very carefully and ask questions And you have to look interested, too So don't keep looking at other things in the room while you're talking to someone Another thing that I've noticed is that she only pays people compliments She says: “I like your hair Which hairdresser you go to?” or “You look very well Have you been on holiday?” Friendly messages like this seem to provide an easy way into a conversation 28 According to the writer, the most important thing in a conversation was A speaking B discussing C looking D listening 29 At parties where she does not know anybody, my aunt normally A feels embarrassed and stays away from people B asks people to introduces themselves to her C comes over to the first person and introduces herself D sits alone and avoids talking to other people 30 The writer’s aunt thinks that it's very easy to keep a conversation going if you A let people talk about themselves B let people hear about yourself C talk about politics or religion D ask people about their secrets 31 What should you NOT when you have a conversation with someone? A Looking very interested in his or her story B Looking at other things in the room C Listening very carefully and asking questions D Paying him or her compliments 32 According to the passage, my aunt often starts a conversation by talking about A the other person's wealth B the other person's health C the other person's daily activities D the other person's job II WRITING Finish the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first one, beginning with the given words 33 About thirty million people are watching this live show now,  This live show is being watched by about thirty million people now 34 “Would you like to have a drink with me?”  He invited me to have a drink with him 35 I started learning English five years ago  I have learned English for five years 36 Can I turn on the TV?  Would you mind if I turned on the TV? Combine two sentences into a new one using the given words in bracket Do not change the given words in any way 37 The building has been now rebuilt It was destroyed in the fire (Which)  The building, which was destroyed in fire, has been now rebuilt 38 The young man is talking to my teacher He is Ba’s brother (who)  The young man who is talking to my teacher is Ba’s brother 39 Nobody could move the piano It is very heavy (too)  The piano is too heavy for anyone to move 40 Katy can ride a bicycle Sue can ride a bicycle, too (both)  Both Katy and Sue can ride a bicycle ĐỀ SỐ 22 I.MULTIPLE CHOICE Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions A dear B hear C bear D near A that B this C think D mother Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions A account B compare C conserve D chopstick A telescope B universe C safari D dialect Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions We need used to playing soccer when we were small boys A we B playing C when D were My father wishes he doesn’t have to retire at the age of sixty A wishes B doesn’t have C retire D of As soon as the alarm clock had gone off, she woke up and go out of bed A as soon as B had gone C woke up D go out of Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions He has written four novels ……………… A so far B one year ago C last year D yesterday I spent most of the time…… in Internet when I was a boy A to wander B wandered C wandering D wander 10 …………….he was absent frequently; he has managed to pass the test A Because B Because of C But D Though 11 The bus ………….we got are very old A on that B on which C which on D whose on 12 If I…………………any problem, I ……………ask for your help A has/ will B have/ would C had/ will D had/will 13 Some scientists say that flying saucers might be people’s…………… A imagination B imagine C imaginative D imaginary 14 We decided not to go out for meal…………we were too tired A but B because C so D and 15 Passover is celebrated in Israel and by all…………people A English B Vietnamese C Jewish D Chinese 16 Bob is a kind person to…………one can talk about anything A who B whom C that D him Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges 17 A.: “What you usually on your days off?” B: “…………………………….” A I usually drive to work B I usually not much C I will sleep all day D Nothing much I always sleep until noon 18 Jack: “It’s time for lunch” Jill: “………………………………….” A No, thanks B Oh, good C one hour D Half past twelve Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions 19 Who is going to take care of your children when you’re at work? A look for B look up C look after D look out 20 He was asked to account for his presence at the scene of crime A complain B exchange C explain D arrange Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions 21 The US troops are using much more sophisticated weapons in the Far East A expensive B simple and easy to use C complicated D difficult to operate 22 The distinction between schooling and education implied by this remark is important A explicit B implicit C obscure D odd Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks Christmas is my favorite holiday I enjoy (23)………… Christmas cookies and planning parties I love sending cards and hearing from old friends I love seeing children open their (24) ………… on Christmas morning Most of all, I love one special custom that we have in our family On the night before Christmas we (25)………… in warm clothing and go from house to house in our neighborhood At each house, we (26)………… Christmas songs Then we go to a hospital or a home for elderly people and we sing there We want to let people know that we care about them Afterward, we come home and drink hot chocolate by the (27)……… I love this! 23 A bake B baking C to bake D baked 24 A presents B gifts C offers D both A and B 25 A wear B put on C dress up D get 26 A sing B shout C cry D speak 27 A fireworks B fireplace C light D firecrackers Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions The Seven Wonders of the World is a widely known list of seven popular sites of classical antiquity The earliest known version of the list was compiled in the 2nd century BC by Antipater of Sidon It only includes works located around the Mediterranean rim where sightseers could typically travel safely Of these wonders, the only one that has survived to the present day is the Great Pyramid of Giza The existence of the Hanging Gardens has not been definitively proven Records show that the other five wonders were destroyed by natural disasters 28 Which of the following could replace the word ‘popular’ in the first paragraph? A famous B wonderful C amazing D interesting 29 What is the passage written about? A The Great Pyramid of Giza B Antipater of Sidon C The Seven Wonders of the World D The existence of the Hanging Gardens 30 The earliest version of the list of the seven wonders of the world ………… A was compiled in the 2nd century BC B was compiled by Antipater of Sidon C only includes works located around the Mediterranean rim D all are correct 31 Today we can see _ A all of the seven wonders of the world B only the Great Pyramid of Giza C the Hanging Gardens D five of the seven wonders of the world 32 How were the five wonders destroyed as recorded? A By classical antiquity B By Antipater of Sidon C By natural disasters D By typical sightseers II WRITING Finish the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first one, beginning with the given words 33 They don’t behave themselves so their parents are not happy about that  If they behaved themselves, their parents would be happy 34 Linda no longer plays volleyball with her friends in the afternoon  Linda used to play volleyball with her friends in the afternoon 35 The last time I met Mary was three years ago  I haven’t met Marry for three years 36 What does your mother do?  What is your mother’s job? Combine two sentences into a new one using the given words in bracket Do not change the given words in any way 37 You must study harder You will go into another class (or)  You must study harder or you will go into another class 38 We can’t afford energy – saving light bulbs The light bulbs are too expensive (because)  We can’t afford energy- saving light bulbs because they are too expensive 39 The movie is very interesting They are talking about it (about which)  The movie, about which they are talking, is very interesting 40 I was very excited about going away I couldn’t sleep (so…that)  I was so excited about going away that I couldn’t sleep ĐỀ SỐ 23 I.MULTIPLE CHOICE Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions A sugar B sea C saint D sit A treat B heat C beat D sweater Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions A faucet B hobby A paradiseB confident C household C experience D install D poisonous Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions She have been here since yesterday afternoon A have B here C since D afternoon In spite of stay up late, she got up early the next morning A In spite B stay C got up D the All the children have been returned safe to their parents A All the B have been C safe D to Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions ……………….you……………… from George recently? A Has-heard B Did-heard C Have- heard D Have- hear C breaking on D to break into He denied……………….the shop A breaking into B break into 10 The children like to put ……………….nice clothes when they are in their birthday party A in B off C into D on 11 ……………….to ask me if you need help with your project A Don’t hesitate B Not hesitate C Would hesitate D Will hesitate 12 If I…………………you, I ……………speak to the instructor A were/ would B were/will C was/ will D am/would 13 The Browns had to use all their…………… to buy their house A expense B savings C reserves D remains 14 I’ll give you a lift to the airport if…………… in a hurry A you’re B you were C you’ll be D you’d be 15 Mary’s eyes are weak; …………… , she has to wear glasses A but B however C and D therefore 16 They are going…………… the anniversary of their 25th wedding day A to celebrate B celebrated C celebrating D celebrate Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges 17 A.: “Do you get much exercise?” B: “…………………………….” A I usually B Yes, I C How about you? D Very often 18 Leo: “Can I help you?” Nancy: “………………………………….” A At two o’clock B Yes, please C Can I help you D No, you don’t Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions 19 What activities you want to participate in the school and at the club? A take over B take up C take part D take in 20 I’ll take the new job whose salary is fantastic A reasonable B acceptable C pretty high D wonderful Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions 21 I clearly remember talking to him in a chance meeting last summer A unplanned B deliberate C accidental D unintentional 22 Unless the two signatures are identical, the bank won’t honor the check A similar B different C fake D genuine Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks In Germany, it's important to be serious in a work situation They don't mix work and play so you shouldn't make jokes (23) _ you in the UK and USA when you first meet people They work in a very organized way and prefer to one thing at a time They don't like• interruptions or (24) _ changes of schedule Punctuality is very important so you should arrive on time for appointments At meeting, it's important to follow the agenda and not interrupt (25) _ speaker If you give a presentation, you should focus (26) _ facts and technical information and the quality of your company's products You should also prepare well, as they may ask a lot of questions Colleagues normally use the family names, and title - for example 'Doctor' or 'Professor', so you shouldn't use first names (27) _ a person asks you to 23 A while B as if C such as D as 10 24 A sudden B suddenly C abruptly D promptly 25 A other B others C another D the other 26 A on B to C at D in 27 A if only B as C unless D since Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions Most children love animals but children and puppies seem to go together Children like puppies and puppies like children! Small children sometimes spend hours playing with their puppies or dogs To the ears of a mother, the laughter of children and the barks of puppies or dogs are pleasant, happy sounds Mothers like to see their children having fun Children grow older and become teenagers Puppies grow older and become dogs Yet, even teenagers enjoy dogs They like to have them as pets In many parts of the United States, dogs are the constant companions of small children and teenagers Sometimes, large dogs acts as guards of small children Dogs are probably the most popular animal pet in the United States They are often given as gifts for birthday and at Christmas A wise person once said: “A dog is man’s best friend.” 28 What is the synonym of “puppy”? A a little cat B a little dog C a little duck D a little elephant 29 The sounds that a mother likes to hear are……………… A the laughter of children B the barks of puppies C the barks of dogs D All are correct 30 Puppies grow older and become…………………… A cats B dogs C ducks D horses 31 The reason teenagers in many parts of the United States have dogs is that………… A they are small B they are pets C they are constant companions D they are pleasant animals 32 Dogs are given as gifts………… A for birthdays B at Christmas C on special occasions D for birthdays and on Christmas Day II WRITING Finish the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first one, beginning with the given words 33 I am not a rich businessman and I can’t afford to buy an expensive car  If I were a rich businessman, I could afford to buy an expensive car 11 34 I spent an hour revising what he had already learnt for the test  It took him an hour to revise that he had already learn for the test 35 My father would rather read newspaper than listen to the radio  My father prefers reading newspaper to listening to the radio 36 “How long have you worked for this company?” She asked me  She asked me know long I had worked for that company Combine two sentences into a new one using the given words in bracket Do not change the given words in any way 37 I told a joke Nobody laughed (but)  I told a joke but nobody laughed 38 This exercise is very difficult I can’t it (too)  This exercise is too difficult for me to 39 We should recycle used paper, bottles and cans We save the natural resources by this way (to)  We should recycle used paper, bottles and cans to save the natural resources 40 I did German lessons until last year Then, I stopped because I didn’t have time (used to)  I used to German lessons but I stopped last year because I didn’t have time ĐỀ SỐ 24 12 I.MULTIPLE CHOICE Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions A quiet B littered C plastics D bridge A cities B countries C babies D flies Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions A invent B improve C explore D patent A illustrate B cholera C aquatic D woodcutter Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions The boy did the homework heself A the B did C the D heself Katherine get up after her parents go to work A get B after C go D to work Mark went on working despite he felt unwell A went on B working C despite D felt Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Bananas………… to Europe every year A are exported B exports C is exported D exported If he ……………hard today, can he have a holiday tomorrow? A works B will work C worked D would worked 10 …………… his physical handicap, he has become a successful businessman A Although B Despite C Because of D Because 11 If I met an alien from outer spaces, I …… Him to my home A Will invite B Would invite C invited D invite 12 If I…………………you, I ……………speak to the instructor A appeared B disappearing C disappeared D appearing 13 If Lan comes to England, it will be a good…….for her to improve her English A opportunity B possibility C advantage D experience C How about D Let’s 14 …….talk to the guests on the first floor? A Why don’t we B I suggest 13 15 Yoko told me about the students……… have taken the entrance exam 13 times A what B whom C which D that C volcano D tsunami 16 A…… is a tropical storm with strong winds A typhoon B tornado Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges 17 A.: “You’re really in good shape!” B: “…………………………….” A Yeah, I’m a real couch potato B Thanks a lot C Oh, are you? D Good for you! 18 Passenger: “Excuse me! When does the next train leave?” Ticket seller: “………………………………….” A Platform B Yesterday C In ten minutes D The next station Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions 19 Another word for fortune is…………… A rich B lucky C foreign D good 20 Around 150 B.C the Greek astronomer Hipparchus developed a system to classify stars according to brightness A record B shine C categorize D diversity Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions 21.There is growing concern about the way man has destroyed the environment A ease B attraction C consideration D speculation 22 He decided not to buy the fake watch and wait until he had more money A authentic B forger C faulty D original Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks Dear Amy, Thank you a lot for your last letter It was a nice surprise to (23)……… from you I'm sorry I haven't written (24)…………… you earlier because I had to organize some things concerning my trip As you probably remember I've always wanted to (25)……… some unusual places Finally, I have just gone off But you’d never guess (26)……… I’ve chosen to spend my holiday It’s Antarctica You would never think of it, wouldn’t you? I’m so (27)…… about the weather event 14 I'd like to meet you when I get back! From Lucy! 23 A hear B see C meet D think 24 A to B from C for D with 25 A see B go C visit D spend 26 A why B where C what D when 27 A like B interested C fond D excited Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions ROUTINES Think about your daily life Do you follow the same road to work every day? Do you sit in the same place in class? When you get dressed, you always put the same leg or arm in first? You probably do, because we all have routines in our lives Routines save time and energy because you them without thinking, that’s why they are so important in the morning when your brain isn’t active Here’s Jo talking about her morning routine “Oh yes, I always exactly the same things I wake up at seven o’clock every morning, but I don’t get up till quarter past seven I switch on the radio and listen to the news Then I go to the loo and I brush my teeth I have a shower and dry my hair Then I choose my clothes and I get dressed I don’t eat anything for breakfast I just have a cup of coffee Then I go to work Yes, it’s always the same.” Routines are very useful, but they also make you uncreative So sometimes it’s a good idea to break your routines Get out of bed on the opposite side Listen to a different radio station Take a different routine to work Eat something different for breakfast Change your routine You never know, it could change your life 28 This passage is mainly concerned with……… A our unusual ways of doing things B Ho’s time table C our daily activities D changes in our lives 29 According to the passage, routines are useful because………… A we can them in the morning B they save time and energy C they make a habit of never thinking D we all have them in our lives 30 The word “loo” in the third paragraph can best be replaced with……… A balcony B bedroom C sink D toilet 31 What is the main disadvantage of routines? A Routines make us unable to create things or to have new ideas B Routines may change our life C Routines make a habit of never thinking before doing D Routines make us the same things day after day 32 Which of the sentences is true? A Routines make our brain creative B People who have routines are unable to think C We shouldn’t break our routines D Our lives could be changed if we change our routines 15 II WRITING Finish the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first one, beginning with the given words 33 She doesn’t pay attention to her cooking so the food is horrible  If she paid attention to her cooking, the food would not be horrible 34 The last time Marry met Tom was four years ago  Mary hasn’t met Tom for four years 35 The police found the robber in the forest yesterday  The robber was found in the forest by the police yesterday 36 “Don’t wait for me if I’m late”  She told us not to wait for her if she was late Combine two sentences into a new one using the given words in bracket Do not change the given words in any way 37 Monaliza was painted by Leonardo de Vanci It has been popular for long (which)  Monaliza, which was painted by Leonardo de Vanci, has been popular for long 38 You must go to bed earlier You won’t feel better soon (if)  If you don’t go to bed earlier, you won’t feel better soon 39 The road is so narrow that it is difficult for two cars to pass each other (such)  It is such a narrow road that it is difficult for two cars to pass each other 40 He was very tired He has still been working nearly all day (Although)  Although he was very tired, he has still been working nearly all day ĐỀ SỐ 25 I.MULTIPLE CHOICE 16 Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions A customer B truck C include D custard A change B chemistry C choose D cheese Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions A comment B command C compose D machine A innovation B separation C installation D environment Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions It was an extremely frightened experience in my life A It was B extremely C frightened D in I know you’re too busy to stay, but I look forward to see you again A too busy B to stay C but D to see My aunt has begun taught English for twenty years A has begun B taught C for D years Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions I’m hungry, I………… anything since am A hasn’t eaten B haven’t eaten C haven’t eated D don’t eat B yesterday C the next day D following day B won’t you C you D don’t you He said that he was coming………… A tomorrow after 10 Help me, ………… ? A will you 11 If there were flying saucers, there………… traces of their landing A would be B will be C are D is 12 If you take a train or bus, you must pay a………… A trip B fee C fare D commission 13 If we don’t ………… on electricity, there will be power cut A economic B economics C economical D economize 14 My uncle ………… Paris two or three times A is visiting B has visited C was visiting D often visits 15.He is a person ………… friends trust him 17 A who B his C whose D that 16 If only I………… a flower, I’d be a sunflower A am B be C were D was Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges 17 Laura: “Have a good holiday!” A You have Tim: “…………………………….” B You too C You will D You 18 Waiter: “Would you like a drink?” Customer: “…………………………….” A I don’t like coffee C I prefer tea B Coffee, please D I want Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions 19 I want to hear the news Can you switch on the radio? A turn down B turn on C turn up D turn off 20 Ralph Nader was the most prominent leader of the U.S consumer protection movement A casual B significant C promiscuous D aggressive Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions 21 Fruit and vegetables grew in abundance on the island The islanders even exported the surplus A large quantity B small quantity C excess D sufficiency 22 His conclusion is congruous with one previously drawn by Mayer A improper B unstable C unsuitable D indifferent Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks Garbage is a serious problem in U.S Every year, Americans produce about 308 billion pounds A lot of the garbage goes (23)………….the landfills But many landfills not have room (24)………….all the garbage One answer to the garbage problem is recycling Half of all the garbage in the U.S can be (25)………….and use again Recycling helps us solve the landfills problem and (26)………….enough energy too When people recycle newspapers, they save (27)………….when they recycle glass, plastic, or cans, they save oil and electricity Recycling is good for everyone 23 A at B for C into D to 24 A to B for C from D in 25 A reused B recycled C product D reduced 18 26 A save B saving C to save D saves 27 A tree B paper C electricity D water Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions 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 (or brunch) cooked by her family and served to her on a tray in bed Later in the day, it is also traditional for the extended family group to get together for dinner, either in a restaurant or in one of their homes Flowers are an important part of Mother’s Day Mothers are often given a corsage or plant for the occasion, particularly if they are elderly 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 enjoys a day of leisure 28 Where people celebrate Father’s Day and Mother’s Day? A In Viet Nam C In the USA B In many countries D In the world 29 When is Mother’s Day celebrated? A On the second Sunday in May C On the third Sunday in June B On the second of October D On the eight of March 30 Do the majority of American mothers have to work hard every day? A No, they only the housework B Yes, they C No, they don’t have a job D No, they don’t 31 What is an important part of Mother’s Day? A gift B flower C present D all are correct 32 When is Father’s day celebrated? A On the second Sunday in May C On the third Sunday in June B On the second of October D On the eight of March II WRITING Finish the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first one, beginning with the given words 33 “You shouldn’t give up smoking as soon as possible”  The doctor advised me to give up smoking as soon as possible 34 People said that he grew a lot of cabbages in his field  He was said to grow/have grown a lot of cabbages in his field 35 Following your directions is difficult  It is difficult to follow your directions 36 He likes swimming and sunbathing  He is interested in swimming and sunbathing 19 Combine two sentences into a new one using the given words in bracket Do not change the given words in any way 37 The professor is excellent I am taking his course.(whose)  The professor whose course I am taking is excellent 38 Mr Tibbs doesn’t drive carefully Mr Smith doesn’t drive carefully, either (Neither)  Neither Mr Tibbs nor Mr Smith drives carefully 39 The shoes are too big My mother can’t feet her feet (so)  The shoes are so big that my mother can’t fit her feet 40 Ted has won a medal Tony has won a medal, too (both)  Both Ted and Tony have won a medal 20 ... first one, beginning with the given words 33 About thirty million people are watching this live show now,  This live show is being watched by about thirty million people now 34 “Would you like to... laughed 38 This exercise is very difficult I can’t it (too)  This exercise is too difficult for me to 39 We should recycle used paper, bottles and cans We save the natural resources by this way... would never think of it, wouldn’t you? I’m so (27)…… about the weather event 14 I'd like to meet you when I get back! From Lucy! 23 A hear B see C meet D think 24 A to B from C for D with 25 A see