ONE PERIOD TEST I Choose the best answer 1 Anne hoped to join the private club She could make important business contacts there A inviting B being invited C to invite D to be invited 2 I don’t remembe.
I.Choose the best answer 1.Anne hoped to join the private club She could make important business contacts there A inviting B being invited C to invite D to be invited 2.I don’t remember of the decision to change the company policy on vacations When was it decided? A telling B being told C to tell D to be told 3.You’d better save money for a rainy day You can’t count on by your parents every time you get into financial difficulty A rescuing B being rescued C to rescue D to be rescued 4.The children agreed the candy equally A to divide B to be divided C being devided D having devided 5.Mr Thompson is always willing to help, but she doesn’t want at home unless there is an emergency A to call B to be called C being called D having called 6.I watched a blue car very fast towards the motorways A having driven B driven C driving D drove 7.You should visit that part of the country when it will be spring A B C D -> is 8.Can you hear those people? What they about? A / talk B did / talk C have / talked D are / talking 9.Tom was very tired because he for an hour A run B ran C had run D has run 10.A day that is an exact number of years after the date of an important event is a(n) A birthday B celebration C wedding D anniversary 11.If some one has just moved into a new house, he or she will have a A ceremony B celebration C party D.house-warming 12Volunteers believe that A in order to make the others happy, they have to be unhappy B the happiest people are those who make themselves happy C the happiest people are those who are young and healthy D bringing happiness to others makes them the happiest people 13.I didn’t want to , so I kept quiet a make a fuss b a thing c keep a fuss d a noise 14.The picnic was cancelled because it rained A If it didn’t rain, the picnic wouldn’t be cancelled B If it hadn’t rained, the picnic wouldn’t have been cancelled C If it didn’t rain, the picnic wouldn’t have been cancelled D If it hadn’t rained, the picnic wouldn’t be cancelled 15: We should take care of war invalids and family of martyrs A look for B look into C look at D look after 16: To make something develop or become more active A to encourage B to stimulate C to strike D to enhance -17: The doctor advised him and to take up some sport A stop smoking B to stop to smoke C to stop smoking D stop smoke 18: Thank you very much lending me your bike A in B about C for D of 19: Her mother prevented her going out tonight A against B from C about D at 20 it several times, he didn’t want to read it once again A Having read B To read C Reading D To have read 21: I am to come to the meeting on Monday evening, please apologise for my absence A.unable b,capable c,dislike d,not like II Read the following passage and then choose the best answer to the questions by circling the corresponding letter A, B, C or D VOLUNTEERS ABROAD More and more young people are (26) voluntary work abroad The wild variety of jobs and destinations available is making it an increasingly attractive option for those who have just left school and have a year free before university Many choose to spend these twelve months working in poor countries There they will earn little (27) no money But they will be doing something useful – and enjoying the experience The work may (28) of helping the local communities, for example by helping to build new road or provide water supplies to isolated rural villages Other projects may concentrate more on conservation or environmental protection (29) kind of job it is, it is certain to be (30) and worthwhile, and an experience that will never be forgotten 26: A doing B making C taking D getting 27: A with B but C or D and 28: A consist B include C contain D involve 29: A Any B What C However D Whatever 30: A challenging B dangerous C difficult D attracted III Rewrite each of the following sentences, using the gerund or perfect gerund Number and have been done as examples 1- I lost the way, so I had to ask someone the way - 2- After the group had collected enough information, the group started writing the report - The teacher allowed me to stay at home to finish the assignment The teacher let……………………………………………… I think it would be a good idea to take the train I suggest ….……… … ………………… V- Complete the sentences, using the infinitive, gerund or participle of the verbs in brackets 1- I caught him(climb)…………… over my wall I asked him (explain) …………… but he refused (say) …………… anything, so in the end I had (let)…………… him (go)………………… 3- For some strange reasons, I keep (think)…………….today is Sunday 30) “Give me your homework.” The teacher told us 31) “Please, don’t smoke in my car.” He asked us 32) “I’ll buy you an ice-cream.” My Dad promised 33) “Would you like to have a drink with me?” He invited me 34) “You should give up smoking.” 35) “Don’t shoot.” The doctor advised me The General ordered us VI VERB FORM: The police caught him( break) into a house You should avoid (eat) too much fat since it is not good for you health (Have) a cold bath in the morning has become my habit for years Hoai wasted a lot of time (ride) her bike around without any purpose He got up late because of (stay) up late last night My hobby is (play) soccer Hai wants (travel) ………………… to Hai Phong but he doesn’t have enough money (go) ………………… I don’t mind (share) ………………… my book in case you doesn’t have one Toan admitted (break) ………………… the flower case Thuy is really interested in (do) ………………… the research I saw her (work) ………………… alone in the lab yesterday A: Why is the door open? I remember (lock) ………………… it B: You are absent-minded You told me (leave) ………………… it open since you just went out for a minute Remember? A: It’s late Why don’t you go home? B: I can’t help (wait) ………………… a little more I’m eager (know) ………………… the test result On the way to the company, Mr Tuan felt someone (follow) ………………… him Don’t reluctant (help) ………………… the victims of the hurricane Trang invited me (eat) ………………… out, but my parents didn’t let me (go) ………………… out so late VII.VERB TENSES: 1) You your new hat when I you yesterday A were wearing/ had met B wore/ had met C wore/ was meeting D were wearing/ met 2) As I the glass, it suddenly into two pieces A cut/ broke B was cutting/ broke C cut/ was breaking D.was cutting/ had broken 3) A burglar into the house while we television A broke/ were watching B broke/ watched C had broken/ watched D broke/ had watched 4) It was midnight Outside it very hard A rains B rainedC had rained D was raining When we (be)……………… small , our family (live) ……………… in the countryside Miss Trang is in hospital – Yes , I know I (visit) ………………………her tomorrow How long you ( know)……………………… Mrs Chi ? - I (know) ………… her for five years Your dog ever (bite) ………… anyone? - Yes , he (bite) ………… a policemen last week We (not see)………………… her since we (be) ………………on holiday in Ha Long Bay Phuong (not finish) …………………… her homework yet It’s obvious he’s only interested in (make) money Anne couldn’t find a taxi so I offered (drive) her to the station I managed (book) two seats on the morning flight I promise (send) you our new brochure as soon as it’s available Peter was delighted (meet) a former colleague at the conference I avoid (take) the car whenever possible, especially in big cities My father hates (wear) a tie to work We can’t afford (take) a vacation this summer The company was pleased (receive) your thank-you letter 10 Would you mind (open) a window? Sometimes I'd like _ to play the piano a to learn b learn c learning d to have learned Please remember _ this letter a to post b post c posting d to have posted We tried _ the fire out but we were unsuccessful We had to call the fire-brigade a putting b put c to put d to have put When you see John, remember _ it by the window and now it has gone a to have given b giving c give d to give VIII.Rewrite the following sentences in reported speech with Gerund “Why don’t you organize an English competition for our student?” said Ms Lien Ms Lien suggested ……………………………………………………… “I’m sorry I’m late,’ said Mr Thanh Mr Thanh apologized ……………………………………………… “Me? No, I didn’t take Sue’s calculator,” Said Bob Bob denied ……………………………………………………… “You were cheating,” said David to Henry David accused ……………………………………………………… “ I must see the manager,” he cried He insisted ……………………………………………………… 6 “If you wanted to take my bike, you should have asked me first,” said Mike to his brother Mike criticized ……………………………………………………… “ You won the scholarship Congratulation,” Mary told me Mary congratulated ………………………………………………… “It was kind of you to help me with my homework,” Lan said to Hoa Lan thanked ……………………………………………………… “Shall we walk there? It’s not far,” he said He proposed 10 “Turn off the computer You are not allowed to play game now,” Dick’s mother said to him Dick’s mother prevented ……………………………………… 11 “I’m sorry that I broke the glass,” said Peter Peter appologized ……………………………………………………… 12 “Let’s invite Mr Brown to the party next weekend,” he said He suggested ……………………………………………………… 13 “You stole the jewels,” the inspector said to him The inspector accused him ……………………………………………… 14 “I only borrowed your car for some hours,” the man said The man admitted ……………………………………………………… 15 “I’m sorry I damaged your tape recorder, Mike,” Said Bob Bob apologized ……………………………………………………… IX Rewrite these sentences below, using the words in brackets He said to her, “Come to the party You’ll enjoy it” (persuade) He said to me, “I’ll lend you some money if you like” (offer) He said to us, “Why don’t you have a holiday in my country cottage?” (invite) “All right I’ll help you” Tom said to Joe (agree) “Whatever you do, don’t walk on the grass” the safeguard said to the tourists (warn) “You must pay for the damage you’ve done,” she said (make) “I haven’t done anything wrong,” Tom said (deny) “No, I won’t talk to the lawyer,” Tom said (refuse) “Yes, I did drive too fast through the town,” she said (admit) 10 “You damage my sweater, Tom,” said Ben (accuse) 11 “Stop speeding or you will get a ticket,” said the traffic warden to the driver (warn) 12 “Please go to the movies with me tonight,” said Aunt Fancy (persuade) 13 “Why don’t we work and keep ourselves from starving?” said Mike (suggest) 14 “Go on holiday when the weather gets warmer,” she told him (advise) 15 “Keep out of this room at all time,” she said to them (warn) 16 “Remember to post those letters,” he said to me (remind) 17 “If you can’t find anyone else,I’ll drive you you to the airport,” he said to me (volunteer) 18 “If you don’t give me a pay rise, I’ll resign,” he said to me.(threaten) 19 “It certainly wasn’t me who took your car!” said Bob (deny) 20 “Shall we go to Paris for the weekend?” Mary said to me (suggest) 21 “I saw Megan in town,” he said (mention) 22 “Be careful of malefactors and don’t go out at night alone” (warn) 23 “Nam, you shouldn’t spend so much money on gambling” (advise) 24 “Would you like to have lunch with me today” (invite) 25 “Why don’t you open a bank account” (encourage) 26 “Remember to book a table in advance” (remind) 27 “Fasten your seat belts” (tell) 28 “I’ll offer you some more wine tomorrow” (promise) 29 “Ok, I’ll carry some of these parcels for you” (offer) 30 “Could you possibly give me a lift to the next village” (ask) X.READING: A beauty contest is a competition based mainly, though not always entirely, on the physical beauty of its contestants But it does involve of their personalities, and the questions they answer and how they answer them Almost invariably, competitions for men and women are separate events, and those for men are not referred to as beauty contests Beauty contests for women are more common, and winners are called beauty queens Beauty contest for men, like Mr Universe, are more likely to be “body building” contest – quite unlike the traditional “beauty contest” in which women are judged upon many attributes both physical and otherwise However, in the 1990s, “male beauty contest” began to shift focus Instead of only considering muscle mass, the competitions began to judge the natural physical attributes of the contestants as well as their physiques These include Mr World and manhunt International There are also beauty contests for children These events are often controversial, particularly when children are dressed provocatively and described in adult term Regardless of the method of competition, break down of scores or frequency of selection, all are defined as “entertainment in the form of a beauty pageant” It is up to the individual to determine which is best suited for competition or of particular entertainment interest TRUE OR FALSE: All beauty contests are based on the beauty of contestants There is no “beauty contest” for men Children can also take part in a beauty contest Contestants in a beauty contest have to answer very difficult questions The concept on beauty contests is depended on individual’s determination THE QUIZ SHOW My best friend Jenny (1) on a TV quiz show a few nights ago It was very exciting We all knew that she (2) be on, so all our friends met at her parents’ house to watch it Her parents videoed it too, of course The programme started at half past seven We screamed and clapped when we saw Jenny She looked great She had had her hair done, and was wearing the new top she had bought the day before She sat in the chair in the middle of the studio while the (3) asked her some questions The questions got harder and harder as they increased in (4) If she didn’t make any mistakes and get the most difficult question right, she would win a million pounds By this time, jerry had won a thousand pounds That was definitely hers, whatever happened She answered the next question correctly, which was worth five thousand pounds I didn’t know the answer, but she did know! Then with the next question, she (5) a risk but got the answer wrong She was gone out of the game Still, she had her thousand pounds, and we were very proud of her A appeared B turned C presented D participated A might B should C would D could A presenter B leader C producer D director A value B cost C award D difficulty A got B took C made D had (6) is a factor in education (7) a global scale, national educational systems , intending to bring out the best in the next generation, (8) competitiveness among students by cholarships Countries like Singapore and England have special educational program (9) caters to special students , prompting charges of academic elitism Upon receipt of their academic results, students tend to (10) their grades to see who is (11) For severe cases, the pressure to perform in some countries is (12) high that intellectually deficient students even suicide as consequence of (13) the exams, (14) Japan is a prime example This has resulted (15) critical revaluation of examinations as a whole by educationists A compete B competition C competitive D Competitor A On B With C At D In A create B rise C encourage D found A when B which C whose D whom 10 A participate B observe C notice D compare 11 A the best B the better C more better D best 12 A such B so C too D much 13 A falling B dropping C failing D breaking 14 A so B but C because D and 15 A in B with C for D at XI: Supply the correct form of the verbs : 1/ Could I (see) _ Mr Brown, please ? 2/ He told me (try) _ (come) _ early 3/ I wanted her (learn) _ English 4/ Will you (help) _ me (move) _ this desk ? 5/ Please (let) _ me (know) _ your opinion 6/ Would you like (paint) _ your bike or should I (have) _ a painter (do) _ it for you ? 7/ He warned me (not come) _ late 8/ There’s no (tell) _ what might (happen) _ 9/ Did you (see) _Tom (try) _(reach) _ the top of the dresser ? - He’s too short (reach) _it 10/ We had to (ask) _ the students (stop) _ (make) _ so much noise 11/ I can’t understand his (want) _ (buy) _ such an expensive car 12/ I couldn’t stand (be) alone in the dark room 13/ They don’t want us (mention) their (come) late 14/ You must remember (lock) _ the door before (leave) _ the house 15/ After (get) _ (know) _ her at school, he finished by (ask) _ her address XII.Use the correct verb form : 1/ The children are busy (collect) _ shells on the beach 2/ The teacher promised (help) _ us (prepare) _ for the examination 3/ We regret (say) _ that the lecture was dull and wasn’t worth (listen) _ to 4/ There’s no (deny) _ that he enjoys (listen) _ to his own voice 5/ Is (boil) _ or (fry) _ the best way of (cook) _ this fish ? 6/ It’s no use your (ask) _ him (lend) _ you any money 7/ Can you manage(finish) _ (write) _ these reports by yourself ? 8/ He advised me( consider) _ all the facts before (decide) _ (accept) _ the job 9/ They refused (allow) _ us (go) _ in without (sign) _ the book 10/ My uncle used to (show) _ me where (go) _ and what (buy) 11/ There’s nothing like (walk) _ as a means of (keep) _ fit 12/ Your doctor advised (go) to bed early, so I really can’t understand your (want) (stay) _ up late 13/ We considered (give) her a dress for her birthday, but couldn’t help (buy) _her some flowers, too 14/ There’s nothing (be) _ done about it now except (tell) _ the police the truth 15/ I remember (hear) him (say) the grass needed (cut) _ 16/ Would you mind (keep) _ quiet for a moment ? I’m trying (fill) _ in a form - It’s no use (ask) _ children (keep) _ quiet They can’t help (make) _ noise 17/ The miser spent all his time (count) _ his money and (think) up new hiding places He kept (move) it about because he was terrified of (be) robbed He used to (get) up at night (make) _ sure it was still there 18/ They don’t allow (smoke) _ in the auditorium; they don’t want (risk) _ (set) _ it on fire 19/ Would you like me (turn) _ down the radio a bit ? - No, it’s all right I’m used to (work) with the radio on 20/ We couldn’t help (laugh) when he was making fun of himself XIII: Rewrite the following sentences 1/ Would you close the door, please ? - Would you mind _ ? 2/ They didn’t allow us to smoke in here - They didn’t let _ 3/ My teacher advised buying that book - My teacher advised us _ 4/ The thief forced the bank manager to lie on the ground - The thief made _ 5/ He has studied English for six years - He began _ 6/ It is necessary to master English - Mastering 7/ He spent two hours writing the essay - It took _ 8/ He is too young to ride a motorbike - He isn’t 9/ The bag was so heavy that she couldn’t carry it upstairs.- The bag was too 10/ He expects to hear from her as soon as possible.- He is looking forward ... said Ms Lien Ms Lien suggested ……………………………………………………… “I’m sorry I’m late,’ said Mr Thanh Mr Thanh apologized ……………………………………………… “Me? No, I didn’t take Sue’s calculator,” Said Bob... allowed to play game now,” Dick’s mother said to him Dick’s mother prevented ……………………………………… 11 “I’m sorry that I broke the glass,” said Peter Peter appologized ……………………………………………………… ... too fast through the town,” she said (admit) 10 “You damage my sweater, Tom,” said Ben (accuse) 11 “Stop speeding or you will get a ticket,” said the traffic warden to the driver (warn) 12 “Please