DE CUONG ON TAP HKI

DE CUONG ON TAP HKI I> Choose the best answer: The villagers are trying to learn English _ they can communicate with foreign customers A so that B in order that C A and B are correct I’ve been to a _ village in Hue! A conical hat making B making conical hat C making conical hats _ we had eaten lunch, we went to Non Nuoc marble village to buy some souvenirs A After B Before C By the time Do you think that the various crafts remind people _ a specific region? A about B of C for _ this hand-embroidered picture was expensive, we bought it A As B Because C Even though Conical hat making in the village has been passed _ from generation to generation A on B down C up This department store is an attraction in my city _ the products are of good quality A when B because C though A conical hat is a well-known handicraft, not only in Viet Nam, _ all around the world A and B but C so This is called a Chuong conical hat _ it was made in Chuong village A but B so C since 10 They can’t because we have lots of products They make some and other people make _ A the rest B the last C the other 11 I look forward to _ you soon A see B seeing C seen 12 It’s a nice place for _ who love nature and quietness A this B that C those 13 You like history, so Viet Nam National Museum of History is a _ place A must-see B must-be seen C must-be seeing 14 The artisan this statue in bronze A moulded B cast C carved 15 The artisans in my village can live _ basket weaving A for B on C up 16 There is a big _of handicrafts made by different craft villages A collect B collection C collector 17 Last week we had a memorable trip to a new zoo on the of the city A outskirts B middle C centre 18 Then we had a delicious lunch by Nga and Phuong A prepare B to prepare C prepared 19 I invited her to join our trip to Trang An, but she down my invitation A passed B sat C turned 20 We have to try harder so that our handicrafts can keep _ theirs A on B up C up with 21 The city has recently set _ a library in the West Suburb A up B off C out 22 The last exhibition was not this one A as interesting B more interesting than C so interesting as 23 I don’t think Fred gets _ with Daniel They always argue A over B through C on 24 This city is developing in the region A as fast as B faster than C the fastest 25 You should take your hat _ in the cinema A in B over C off 26 You’re not a safe driver! You should drive A careful B careless C more carefully 27 Their children have all grown _ and left home for the city to work A up B out C out of 28 I was disappointed as the film was than I had expected A as entertaining B less entertaining C more entertaining 29 We were shown _ the town by a volunteer student A up B off C around 30 Let’s take this road It is way to the city A the shortest B a shorter C A and B are correct 31 The town council decided to pull _ the building, as it was unsafe A up B over C down 32 At weekends the city centre is always packed with people A busy B crowded C full 33 She lives in one of the most parts of the city: there are lots of luxury shops there A fashionable B historic C comfortable 34 China is _ far the most populated country in the world A as B by C so 35 Air pollution has a bad influence _ the environment A at B in C on 36 Karachi in Pakistan is the _ largest city in the world in population A most B two C second 37 Before to the office, she has to take her children to school A go B going C to go 38 Hai Duong is famous _ its green bean cakes A for B of C with 39 The prospect of doing _ cheered her up considerably A something different B different something C differently something 40 We’ve spent a lot of time _ around the town A wander B wandering C to wander 41.Adolescence is the period child and young adulthood a for b.between c.and d.from 42.Your body will change in shape and a.height b.high c.tall d.taller 43.Your brain will grow and you’ll have improved self-control and _ skills a.housekeeping b.reasoning c.social d.emotion control 44.They can’t decide who _ first a.go b.to go c.went d.going 45.The girls are making fun me so I’mvery embarresed a.to b.for c.with d.of 46.Physical changes are different for every, so you don’t need to feel embarrased or a.frustrated b.tense c.confident d.delighted 47.I wish my parents could put themselves in my a.situation b.shoes c.feelings d.heart 48.Do you need to be that stressed ? a.on b.in c.out d.with 49.My mother is a strong person She stays _ even in the worst situations a.calm b.healthy c.tense d.confident 50.You’ve been a bit tense lately so you need to _ a break a.get b.take c.has d.let 51.His father wants him to get the _ score in this exam a high b.higher c.highest d.as high as 52.She has because she has a big assignment to complete a.frustration b.frustrated c.frustrating d.frustratedly 53 We need to prepare food, laundry and chores at home It’s _ a Social skillb Self-care skills c.Housekeeping skill d.Cognitive skills 54.I’ve won an essay contest _! a Congratulations! b.It’s interesting c.Oh poor! d Good! 55.Your friend stayed up late studying for an important exam a Well done! c.I know how you feel b.Stay calm Everything will be all right D.A really great job 56.The two countries agreed to _ full diplomatic relations a.give up b.set up c.deal with d.over come 57.It’s difficult to _ changes in technology a go with b.look through c.keep up with d.turn up 58.Six people applied for the job, but four of them were a.turned down b.turned up c.turned on d.turned off 59 If I in your shoes, I’d take it easy and try to forget it a.are b.am c.were d.have 60 Magic number 18001567 is a _toll free service a 24 hours b 24-hours c 24 – hour d.24 hour 61.We can learn how banh chung at Tet A make B to make C making 62/Men used the bread winner of the family A be B to be C to being 63/Should we try to every custom or tradition which is in danger of dying out? A preserve B act out C entertain 64/The children in my home village used to go , even in winter Now they all have shoes A on foot B bare-footed C playing around 65/At night they used to entertain by telling and acting out stories A them B their C themselves 66/There is usually a gap between the old and the young, especially when the world is changing so fast A generation B value C age 67/It must be incredible travelling by dogsled I wish I it A can B could did C could 68/Every nation has respect for their long-preserved A behaviours B practices C traditions 68/Once a month I went downtown to collect the post and then walked from village to village, were far away from each other A which B where C that 69/In Viet Nam, often refers to age and social position, not to wealth A seniority B tradition C generation 70/I also passed on the news I had heard from the town and the other villages A in B on C down 71/Giving lucky money to the young and the old at Tet is a common in many Asian countries A behavior B practice C tradition 72/She used to live in an igloo: a domed house from blocks of ice A to build B built C building 73/I wish people in the world conflicts and lived in peace A don’t have B doesn’t have C didn’t have 74/I have told you many times the door open A not leave B not to leave C to not leave 75/I wish my friends spent less time computer games and more time outdoors A play B to play C playing 76/The farmers in my home village rice home on trucks They used buffalo-driven carts A used to transport B used to be transported C didn’t use to transport 77/A is used to make the sound much louder so that many people can hear it from a distance A loudspeaker B radio C television 78/I suppose it was a special occasion, ? A was it B wasn’t it C don’t I 79/He could be f red for his rude towards the VIP guest A behaviour B practice C tradition 80/A _ is a building that has been made stronger and protected against attack A fortress B cathedral C temple 81/Don’t bother _ to the museums A go B to go C going 82/From Port Eynon, the _ cliffs extend for five or six miles to Worms Head A cement B limestone C clay 83/I’m travelling around Viet Nam next week Can you _ a good place to visit? A introduce B recommend C talk 84/A _ is a cave that is big enough for humans to go inside A cavern B bay C fortress 85/The hotel is beautifully _ in a quiet spot near the river A located B situating C lying 86/Hue’s most outstanding attractions are the emperors’ _ A tombs B graves C cemetery 87/It’s well worth _ to the Perfume Pagoda A go B to go C going 88/It _ that many of our man-made wonders have been damaged A is reported B has reported C reported 89/I suggest that we _ the number of tourists visiting them every day A limited B should limit C limiting 90/That’s a good idea I’d like to suggest _ money to restore and preserve them A raised B should raise C raising 91/There is a growing _ that protecting natural wonders has financial benefits as well as cultural importance A recognition B setting C complex 92/In the 17th century, the Viet people took _ the temple tower, calling it Thien Y Thanh Mau Tower A after B over C up 93/The players have to work out where the wonder is and _ gives the correct answer first wins A however B whoever C whatever 94/Do _ of you have the answer, Mary and Linda? A some B either C none 95/Many valuable things have _ from man-made wonders A stolen B been stolen C been stealing 96/Perfume Pagoda is a religious site as well as being a great _ spot in Viet Nam A sight-seeing B sight-seen C sight-seer 97/It _ that the first temple was built on the current site of Thien Tru in the 15th century during the reign of Le Thanh Tong A thinks B is thinking C is thought 98/We _ limiting the number of tourists who can visit these important sites per day A advised B suggested C encouraged 99/It’s probably best _ by boat A go B to go C going II/Rewrite the sentences using the words given (3ms) 1.You should use a dictionary to check the meaning of new words (LOOK) ……………………………………………………………………………… 2.The doctor told my father to stop smoking (GIVE) ………………………………………………………………………………… 3.The cost of living has been increasing considerably in the past few weeks (UP) ………………………………………………………………………………… 4.Margaret Thatcher was born and spent her childhood in the town of Grantham, Lincolnshire, England (GREW) …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………… 5.His business is going badly – he’ll have to stop doing it soon (CLOSE) ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 6.My aunt has got two teenage children, but they don’t seem to have a good relationship with each other (GET) …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………… This exhibition is much more interesting than the last one -The last exhibition was not …………………………………………………… The teacher says that no student in the school is noisier than I am -The teacher says that I'm …………………………………………………………… 9.This book is the least interesting I've ever read I have never ………………………………………………………………………… 10 I think Vung Tau City is the most ‘liveable’ city in Viet Nam -I think there is no ……………………………………………………………………… 11/.This city is the same as it was in the 1990s -This city hasn’t …………………………………………………………………………… 12.He found the visit to the gallery quite depressing -He felt …………………………………………………………………………………… 13.The villagers are trying to learn English They can communicate with foreign customers (In order that) 14.This hand-embroidered picture was expensive We bought it (Even though) ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 15.This department store is an attraction in my city The products are of good quality (because) …………………………………………………………………………………………… 16.This is called a Chuong conical hat It was made in Chuong village (since) …………………………………………………………………………………………… 17 "Where can I get those traditional handicrafts?" Nick wondered -> Nick wondered 18 "I am really disappointed I failed my exam last week" Chi said -> Chi said that 19 Despite the bad weather, we visited Tay Ho village -> Although 20 It was raining They cancelled the trip to Trang An -> Since 21 We have to try harder so that our handicrafts can stay equal with theirs ( use: phrasal verb ) -> We have 22/“What should I wear to the fancy dress party?” Trang asked (TO) Trang wondered …………………………………………………… 23/“I’m really stressed out.” (SAID) - Nam 24/Mai spent her childhood in a small town in the south (UP) Mai a small town in the south 25/Kathy checked the restaurant on her mobile phone (LOOKED) Kathy 26/The teacher says that no student in the school is noisier than I am (THE) The teacher says that I am the school 27/She went to Tay Ho village in Hue so as to buy some bai tho conical hats (THAT) - She went to Tay Ho village in Hue .some bai tho conical hats 28/Your village does not have access to clean piped water (MY) I wish……………………………………………………… 29/“Why don’t you watch more TV in English, Lan?” The teacher 30/I suggest recycling things such as bags, cans, and bottles (ABOUT) What…………………………………………………………………… 31/You should visit Trang An, a natural wonder of the area (WORTH) It is ……………………………………………………… 32/They claim that Phong Nha – Ke Bang can be compared to a huge geological museum (IS) It……………………………………………………………………………………………… 33/This method now works more effectively than it used to be (DIDN’T) - This method 34/I have never visited such a historic temple This is ……………………………………………………… 35/Tom drives his car more carefully than Peter Peter………………………………………………………… 36/This international conference is extremely important Make a note in your diary → This international conference is extremely important _ in your diary (PUT) 37/I am thinking with pleasure about the trip to Bana Hills! (forward) I …………………………………………………………………………………… 38/This hand-embroidered picture was expensive, but we bought it (even though) We…………………………………………………………………………………… 39/We arranged to meet in front of the lantern shop at o’clock, but she never arrived (turned) We…………………………………………………………………………………… 40/We have to follow more than ten stages We can make a simple conical hat (order) We have to………………………………………………………………………… 41/ The doctor told my father to stop smoking (GIVE) …………………………………………………………………………………………… 42/ We don’t know where we should put the sofa (Question words+ to- infinitive) …………………………………………………………………………………………… 43/ We must find out what are we to next (Question words+ to- infinitive) …………………………………………………………………………………………… 44/ This exhibition is much more interesting than the last one The last exhibition was not………………………………………………………………………… 45/ The teacher says that no student in the school is noisier than I am! The teacher says that I'm………………………………………………………………………… 46/ This book is the least interesting I've ever read I have never………………………………………………………………………… 47 I think VungTau City is the most 'liveable' city in Viet Nam I think there is no………………………………………………………………………… 48/ This city is the same as it was in the 1990s This city hasn't ………………………………………………………………………… 49/ He found the visit to the gallery quite depressing He felt………………………………………………………………………… 50 “ Will you be free tomorrow?” She said to me - She asked me …………………………………………… .…………………… 51 They have just built a new bridge in the area - A new bridge …………………………………………………… …… .………… 52 I last saw Peter when he attendedthe school meeting - I haven’t……………………………… ……………………………………………… 53 They boy was too tired to keep on walking - They boy was so………………………………….………………… … …………… 54 “Are you having a good time” she said - She asked me………………………………………………………………………… 55 Because of his broken leg, he didn’ttake part in the contest yesterday - Because his……………………………………………………………………………… 56 Despite the bad weather, we went out for a picnic - We……………………………………………………………………………………… 57 I don’t suppose you have change for pounds, you? - Do you happen 58 My brother studies now harder than he used to - My brother 59 Ba is more intelligent than his brother - Ba’s brother is not ……………………………………………………………………… 60 "I come from England" Nick said -> Nick said 61 "Do you like pop music ? ": Nam said to me -> Nam asked 62 Despite the bad weather, we visited Tay Ho village -> Although 63 It was raining They cancelled the trip to Trang An -> Because 64/Mai could have good marks She studied hard for the exam (so that) → ………………………………………………………………………………… 65/ Lots of fruit and vegetables will help you overcome your cold (get over) ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 66 Students will play more active roles in the classroom More ………………………………………………………………………… 67 Mrs Kelly is the woman She took me to hospital when I fainted at school (Using a suitable relative pronoun) ………………………………………………………………………… 68 I spent seven years at secondary school and then I went to university After ………………………………………………………………………… 69 We spent our holiday in Scotland last year It is in the north of Great Britain.(Using a suitable relative pronoun) Last year ………………………………………………………………………… 70 Let’s go to Huong Pagoda (about) - How ………………………………………………………………………… 71 You should visit the historical places of the area (worth) - It is ………………………………………………………………………… 72 He suggested seeing Trang An, a natural wonder of our area (visit) - What about _? III Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it Last week /, / she / suggest / collect / plastic bags in our school ……………………………………………………………………………………………… Since Parker / come / he / learn / a lot / life / a / farm ……………………………………………………………………………………………… This exercise / must / / carefully ……………………………………………………………………………………………… Thanks / development / teachology / we / communicate / our friends / email ……………………………………………………………………………………………… IV Write the correct form of verbs or words ( 1pt ) : Scientists are seeking the best ways to deal with the _ impact of pollution (ENVIRONMENT) It's in America to eat turkey on Thanksgiving Day (TRADITION) Peter has a lot of woolen to wear in winter (SCARF) The hand-woven textiles were made by skilled local (ART) 5/ Adolescence is the period between (child) and young adulthood Your body will change in shape and (high) Your brain will grow and you’ll have improved self-control and reasoning skills Physical changes are different for everyone, so you don’t need to feel (embarrassing) or frustrated! 6/ The outdoor food markets in Viet nam are (afford) 7/ Sydney is a metropolitan and city (multiculture) She feels as she gets good grade (delight) He felt because he failed the test again (disappoint) 10 One of the …… in my hometown is the traditional market, which is open every Sunday (ATTRACT) 11 What are the differences between Dong Ho ………………… and Sinh ones? (PAINT) 12 This is a very beautiful piece of …………………… (EMBROIDER) 13 ……………………… is one of the biggest problems in this city (EMPLOY) 14 Photography is strictly …………………………… in this museum (FORBID) 15.These baskets are ……………………………… from strips of bamboo (WEAVE) 16.These ………… live mainly on farming and making incenses when crops are over ( VILAGE) 17.It’s an …… place where anyone can borrow books and take them home to read (EDUCATE) 18 A famous artisans carved this table ……………… (beautiful) 19 When people talk about ……………… paintings, they think of Dong Ho village (tradition) 20 What are the greatest ……………… in Sydney? (attract) 21 London is one of the ……………… cities in the world (large) 22/ There are so many places of…………… in Ha Noi that I am not sure I can see them all ( INTERESTING ) 23 Sydney, located in the state of New South Wales, Australia , is a city of national and … diversity ( CULTURE ) 24 A worker who has special skill and training, especially one who makes things is a (n) ………… (ARTS ) 25 Bat Trang, one of the most famous … village in Ha Noi, Viet Nam, is credited for making pottery (CRAFTMAN) 26.They’ve done their best to make the house _ (HABIT) 27 Cinema have risen again recently (ATTEND) 28 Astronauts work in conditions (WEIGHT) 29 The government is responsible for the _ of health care (PROVIDE) 30 Firms have to be to consumer demand (RESPONSE) 31 Unlike watching television, you had to use your when you read (IMAGINE) 32 The hotel is located in a quiet spot near the river (BEAUTY) 33 This book is about features of Viet Nam (GEOLOGY) 34 Hue’s most outstanding are the emperors’ tombs (ATTRACT) 35 You should see the Red Fort, in Old Delhi (DEFINITE) 36 There is no for social activities for teenagers in your town (ORGANISE) 37 I like a hotel in a setting of landscaped gardens (BEAUTY) 38 I wouldn’t eat anything that’s sold in the street You can get ill (EASY) 39 The government must take measures to preserve sites in the area (HISTORY) 40 Hoi An town gained UNESCO’s as a World Heritage Site in 1999 (RECOGNISE) V Put the verbs in brackets He (go)……………………………… to school by bike everyday I am looking forward to (hear)……………………………… from you I wish I (can)………………….………… speak English well In the 18th century, jean (make)………………………….comprised If I saw a UFO, I (be)…………………………………… Surprised We will go camping tomorrow if it (not rain)……………………… She spends two hours (work)…………………… part time at a supermarket near her house everyday When I came, they (talk)………………………… happily about the last night’s movie You (see) ……………………………… Miss Jenifer since she left for France? 10 She used to (take) …………………………….to school by her mother 11 Van Phuc village in Ha Noi (produce) ……………… different types of silk products such as cloth, scarves, ties and dresses 12 My close friend (just/move) ……………… to a nearby town 13 I (visit) ……………… you next weekend 14 Duong (sleep) ……………… very well last night 15 Once you’ve finished (clean) ………………, you can go on with your work 16 We don’t know who (contact) ……………… 17 It is well worth (go) _to the Perfume Pagoda 18 I (travel) _ around Viet Nam next week 19 Mi (be) _to Hue three times 20 Don’t bother (go) _ to the museum 21 I used to (keep) _a diary when I was young I: Complete the passage with the words in the box species home area valleys limestone nature Cuc Phuong National Park is situated in Ninh Binh province This park is known as the first national park and the largest (1) _ reserve in the country The park consists of a range of mountains and green (2) _, as well as a number of (3) _ caves, many of which are ideal destinations for exploration Cuc Phuong is also (4) _ to lots of animals and plants, and some of them are listed on the Red Book of Viet Nam of endangered (5) _ remember will be can stay can take join “I came here two years ago because I wanted to teach people about modern health care I will be leaving in about two months; I wish I (6) longer, but it’s time for me to go home My work here has been very interesting I am learning so much I always wish that there _(7) more hours in the day so that I could more Maybe it’s silly, but I worry about what will happen to the village after I leave I wish my students (8) all the things I’ve tried to teach them I’ve become so close to the people here, I wish I (9) them home with me! But of course that’s impossible I wish more people (10) the Peace Corps It’s so rewarding, and there’s so much work to do.” II- Read the passage and choose the best answer for each question: I was born in Ha Noi, the capital of Viet Nam Ha Noi is famous for its natural beauty, with lots of rivers and lakes There are many historical places to visit in Ha Noi The Literature Temple (Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam) is the country’s first ever historical university Teenagers often come here to pray for high results in their upcoming examinations As Viet Nam is a Buddhism-oriented nation, its capital has also been the centre of Buddhism for centuries In Ha Noi alone, there are about six hundred temples and pagodas It also has a big church in the city centre, a popular place for the few Christians living here With a population of nearly eight million, the city is quite crowded However, the public transportation is not adequate, so visitors find it hard to safely cross the roads The city is packed with universities and enterprises, making it the top destination for higher education students and labour workers Many people from rural areas reside in Ha Noi so that they can get well paid jobs This makes the city become more crowded than ever before 11 What is the passage about? A a city B changes in a city C a city in the past D a suburb 12 What does 'pray for' means? A pass B like C wish D love 13 What is the most popular religion in Ha Noi? A Buddhism B Christianity C Hinduism D both A and B 14 How many temples and pagodas are there in this city? A 60 B 360 C 600 D 6000 15 Which among this is NOT mentioned about Hà Nội? A natural features B nightlife C infrastructure D labour workers III- Read the passage and choose the best option for each gap: Homelessness is a problem in many big cities in the world It occurs when a part of the population does not have any (16) place to call home Hundreds of millions of people in the world spend at least some time of the year homeless This is an issue that the authorities are trying to (17) However, there are (18) things that each person can to help those people One of the things that you can to help the homeless is to volunteer your time If you have a lot of free time, you might go on an extended trip to help (19) homes or improve an impoverished area Even with just a few hours a week, it is possible to make an impact in your own city You can also sign up to help at a (20) soup kitchen: most cities have a mission of some kind serving food to the homeless and offering temporary shelter 16 A.common 17.A.deal with 18.A.little 19.A.care for 20.A.urban B.regular B.get over B.less B.show around B.central C.unusual C.look through C.more C.set up C.capital D.fixed D.find out D.fewer D.pull down D.local IV Complete the second sentence so that it has the similar meaning to the first 21 Ba can’t speak English well  Ba wishes …………………………………………………………………… 22 They grow rice in tropical countries  Rice ……………………………………………… 23.“I will go to my village next week” Mr.Nick said Mr Nick said ……………………………………………………………… 24 Keeping the environment clean is very important It’s ……………………………………… ………………………………………….… 25 She started working as a secretary five years ago She has………………………………………………………………………………………… 26 “Do you go to school by bike?” ->I asked her ……………………………………… 27 They built this house last year ->This house ………………………………………… 28 Study harder or you will fail the exam wooden cudgels hitting a chisel caused by a sculptor or a (31) used for weaving cloth Sitting a little far from the sculptor and the weaver (32) the craftsmen and women in their simple but unique attire making giay gio (poonah paper) and inlaid gold-leaf items, doing the (33) and the farming We enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch at the village After lunch, more walking to the traditional house of Vietnam from South to North with different (34) Watching a traditional dance show by the (35) people (htpwww.impresstravel.com/travel-destinations/a-visit-passage-to-vietmam-crafts-village-in-cuchi.html) 26 A located B locating C locate D locates 27 A what B how C whether D why 28 A knit B cast C weave D carve 29 A satisfy B buy C make D stop 30 A although B while C whereas D as 31 A chair B table C loom D lamp 32 A is B was C were D are 33 A ironing B exercise C research D embroidery 34 A architectural B architecture C architect D architectonic 35 A ethnocentric B ethnically C ethnicity D ethnic VI Rewrite the sentences using the words given 36 People believe that the best time to visit the complex of Hue monuments is in April => It is 37 People say that children are not afraid of ghosts => Children are 38 She said to me: “I visited my parents at the weekend” => She told me 39 “Where will you live after graduation?” asked Jane => Jane asked me 40 "I always drink coffee,” she said => She said _ De I/ Choose A B C or D (2ms) When I turned up, the town hall was already _ of teenagers A full B packed C crowded D jammed She turned the new job in New York because she didn't want to move A on B down C off D up This city has one of the most underground rail networks in the world A efficient B fashionable C cosmopolitan D fascinated This laptop is much more user- friendly, but it costs the other one A so much as B as many as C twice as much as D twice as many Today's cities are _ than cities in previous times A lots larger B much larger C as large D the largest After I found all the information I needed, I _ the computer A turned off B switched on C looked for D put off Japan is the _ developed country in the world A most second B second in most C second most D two most Factories and offices should be built in _ areas only A rural B coastal C cultural D urban II/ Complete the sentences with the correct form of a verbs from the box You don't need to use all of them (2ms) Live turn break get give keep come take find go Has Phuc arrived yet?- No, but I'm sure he up soon My aunt never really over the death of her pet dog It's not easy to up smoking My uncle has tried to it lots of times without success Sorry, I don't mean to interrupt you Please on and finish what you are saying I enjoyed living in London, but it didn't really up to my expectations I'm sorry I'm late, but the car down on the way here, so I had to phone for a taxi You were going too fast! I couldn't up with you Remember to out how many people are coming to the party III/ Rewrite the sentences using the words given (3ms) You should use a dictionary to check the meaning of new words (LOOK) The doctor told my father to stop smoking (GIVE) The cost of living has been increasing considerably in the past few weeks (UP) Margaret Thatcher was born and spent her childhood in the town of Grantham, Lincolnshire, England (GREW) His business is going badly – he'll have to stop doing it soon (CLOSE) My aunt has got two teenage children, but they don't seem to have a good relationship with each other (GET) IV/ Complete the second sentences in each pair so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentences (3ms) This exhibition is much more interesting than the last one - The last exhibition was not The teacher says that no student in the school is noisier than I am - The teacher says that I'm This book is the least interesting I've ever read - I have never I think Vung Tau City is the most 'liveable' city in Viet Nam - I think there is no This city is the same as it was in the 1990s - This city hasn't He found the visit to the gallery quite depressing - He felt De * Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined A third B first C bird D singer A knife B of C leaf D life * Choose the best option (A, B, C or D) to complete these sentences Villagers are more kind, friendly and warm-hearted than city A dwellers B foreigners C beginners D movers In 1990, due to the change of the economic situation, Dong Ho paintings were difficult to sell and many _ quit their job A craftsmen B crafts C craftsmanship D craft unions A famous artisan _this table beautifully A moulded B carved C.embroidered D cast She was tired, she finished knitting the scarf for her dad A Since B.When C So D Although The artistan moulded the clay he could make a mask A in order that B.so C so to D in order to They offered her a trip to Europe but she it _ A turned off B.turned on C turned up D turned _down Vinh is very friendly He _ most of my friends A gets over B gets on C get on with D get up 10 I think Ho Chi Minh City Da Nang A exciting B more exciting C most exciting D more exciting than 11 The Central Tower is _building in this city A the tallest B tallest C the most tallest D more taller * Choose the best answer 12 Hung: Thank you very much for your help, doctor Doctor : “ ” A You’re welcome B Yes, I’d love to C That’s great D Good idea C READING (3ms) * Read the passage and choose the best answer for each question: I was born in Ha Noi, the capital of Viet Nam Ha Noi is famous for its natural beauty, with lots of rivers and lakes There are many historical places to visit in Ha Noi The Literature Temple (Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam) is the country’s first ever historical university Teenagers often come here to pray for high results in their upcoming examinations As Viet Nam is a Buddhism-oriented nation, its capital has also been the centre of Buddhism for centuries In Ha Noi alone, there are about six hundred temples and pagodas It also has a big church in the city centre, a popular place for the few Christians living here With a population of nearly eight million, the city is quite crowded However, the public transportation is not adequate, so visitors find it hard to safely cross the roads The city is packed with universities and enterprises, making it the top destination for higher education students and labour workers Many people from rural areas reside in Ha Noi so that they can get well paid jobs This makes the city become more crowded than ever before What is the passage about? A a city B changes in a city C a city in the past D a suburb What does 'pray for' means? A pass B like C wish D love What is the most popular religion in Ha Noi? A Buddhism B Christianity C Hinduism D both A and B How many temples and pagodas are there in this city? A 60 B 360 C 600 D 6000 What does 'adequate' mean? A more B forbidden C much D satisfactory Which among this is NOT mentioned about Hà Nội? A natural features B nightlife C infrastructure D labour workers * Read the passage and choose the best option for each gap: Homelessness is a problem in many big cities in the world It occurs when a part of the population does not have any (1) place to call home Hundreds of millions of people in the world spend at least some time of the year homeless This is an issue that the authorities are trying to (2) However, there are (3) things that each person can to help those people One of the things that you can to help the homeless is to volunteer your time If you have a lot of free time, you might go on an extended trip to help (4) homes or improve an impoverished area Even with just a few hours a week, it is possible to make an impact in your own city You can also sign up to help at a (5) soup kitchen: most cities have a mission of some kind (6) food to the homeless and offering temporary shelter A.common B.regular C.unusual D.fixed 2.A.deal with B.get over C.look through D.find out 3.A.little B.less C.more D.fewer 4.A.care for B.show around C.set up D.pull down 5.A.urban B.central C.capital D.local 6.A.cooking B.supporting C.helping D.serving D WRITING (2ms) I Rearrange the words to make meaningful sentences come back / did / last night?/ What time / you / from the trip/ -> …………………………………………………… here / having / We / in Hoi An / a fabulous time/ are / -> …………………………………… II Combine these simple sentences, using co-ordinating conjunctions This department store is an attraction in my city The products are of good quality (because) -> ………………………………………… 2.The villagers are trying to learn English They can communicate with foreign customers ( so that) -> ………………………………………… De PART I: PRONUNCIATION I Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others Write your answer (A, B, C or D) on your answer sheet A baggy B fly C poetry D minority A missed B stopped C lived D washed A lakes B poets C blankets D novels II Choose the word whose main stress is different from the others in the group Write your answer (A, B, C or D) on your answer sheet A climate B divide C impress D depend A symbol B fashion C gather D relax PART II: LEXICO - GRAMMAR I Choose the best answers A, B, C or D Nam didn’t know to find more information about the course A what B Why C where D while He asked it was too early to apply for the course A if B for ` C when D that I couldn't sleep last night the bar nearby played music so loudly A although B so that C while Today’s cities are _ than cities in previous times A lots larger B much larger C as large Magic number 18001567 is a _toll free service A 24 hours B 24-hours C 24-hour D because D the largest D 24 hour Lots of people choose to buy houses in the suburbs _ they can avoid the noise and pollution in the city A although B when C so that D so as The leader said that to award you the prize A.he is pleased B.I was pleased C.he was pleased D.he were pleased My grandfather is the _ oldest artisan in the village; Ngoc’s grandfather is the oldest A first B second C most D one _I was talking to my teacher, my friends were waiting outside the classroom A In order that B While C Although D So that 10 After I found all the information I needed, I _ the computer A turned off B switched on C looked for D put off 11.Could you tell please tell me ? A It is how far to the nearest bus stop B how far is it to the nearest bus stop C how far to the nearest bus stop is it D how far it is to the nearest bus stop 12 Mary asked _Tom and Peter would be at the party A that B whether C if D B and C are OK 13 The Van Phuc silk producers have expended their silk garment goods they can satisfy the varied demand for their silk A so that B in order to C despite D because 14 The teacher told his students laughing A stop B stopping C to stop D stopped 15 Bat Trang is one of the most famous craft village of Ha Noi A tradition B traditional C traditionally D traditionality II Find one mistake in the four underlined parts of each sentence Write your answer (A, B, C or D) on your answer sheet Are you interested between learning English? A B C D I haven’t written any letters home since two months A B C D The teacher said that she would attend the class meeting following day A B C D If it rains, she will stays at home and watch TV A B C D 5.You must starting your job as soon as possible A B C D PART III: READING I Read the following passage and choose the correct answer for each blank Write your answer (A, B, C or D) on your answer sheet I come from Switzerland I came to London six months (1) to learn English I haven’t met many English people yet, only my teachers I started learning English at school in Switzerland (2) _ I was eleven, so I have learnt it for nearly ten years At first in London, I couldn’t understand anything, but now my English (3) improved I have just taken an exam If I pass, I (4) _ into the next class I’m excited today because my parents will come tomorrow to stay with me for a few days and I (5) _ them for a long time They have never been to England and they can’t speak English 1.A ago B after C before D last 2.A that B because C when D so 3.A have been B were C are D is 4.A would move B will move C moved D could move 5.A hasn’t seen B haven’t seen C didn’t see D don’t see II Read the passage below and choose the correct answer for each of the following questions Write your answer (A, B, C or D) on your answer sheet Children’s education is changing rapidly today In the past, teachers made children to sit still for hours They made them memorize all sorts of things In other words, children had to go on repeating things until they knew them by heart Today, many teachers wonder if it is possible to make children learn at all They say you can only help them learn They say you must let children learn and discover things for themselves What did teachers make children in the past? A Stand for hours B Memorize everything C Repeat their homework D Sit for days Children in the past were made to learn everything _ A by head B by hand C by hair D by heart Nowadays, many teachers say that they only _ A give children more homework B make children learn C help children learn D teach children at home Today, the modern learning method is _ A letting children play computer games B making children read a lot of books C doing homework for children D letting children discover things for themselves The word discover means _ A explore B take C have D PART IV: WRITING I Choose the best answers A, B, C or D “I’m working in London now,” Nam said A Nam said that he is working in London then B Nam said that he was working in London then C Nam said that he was working in London now D Nam said that I was working in London then She is writing a letter to her pen-pal A A letter is being writing to her pen-pal B A letter is writing to her pen- pal C A letter is written to her pen-pal D A letter is being written to her pen-pal She hasn’t visited her hometown for two years A.She didn’t visit her hometown for two years B She visited her hometown for two years C She last visited her hometown two years ago D She didn’t visit her hometown two years ago 4.Although he tried his best, he didn’t pass the exam A.Despite trying his best, he didn’t pass the exam B.Despite of trying his best, he didn’t pass the exam C In spite of he tried his best, he didn’t pass the exam D Though he didn’t pass the exam, he tried his best 5.He said, “ I will buy this book tomorrow.” -> He told me that A he bought the book tomorrow B he bought this book tomorrow C he would buy that book tomorrow D he would buy that book the next day II- PHONETIC Put the underline words into the correct column.( 0.5pt) When will you finish kniting the sweater? Are you felling all right? Yes, I am Circle the word A, B, C or D whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others ( 0.5pt ) A talked B watched C lived D stopped A measure B dream C weave D team-building III Circle the best answer among A, B, C or D to complete the sentences (1.5 pt ) Do you know who’s his pottery workshop? A bringing out B taking over C passing down D turning down When did your grandparents set this workshop? A up B off C out D in This laptop is much more user-friendly, but it costs the other one A so much as B twice as much as C as many as D twice as many 4. she was tired, she finished the scarf for her dad A Because B So C But D Although After I found all the information I needed, I the computer A looked for B switched on C turned off D put off Why don’t we go to Da Nang city on the weekend? - “ _” A That’s a fine day B That’s a good idea C That’s a trip D That’s a reason IV Give the correct tense/ form of the verbs in brackets (1 pt.) She said she (sell) _ that car the following day I won the game because I (play) _ it a lot with my brother I’m looking forward to (meet) _ you again soon I don’t know where (visit) _this summer vacation V Give the correct form of words in the brackets: (1pt) 1.What is the (small) country in the world? I think it’s Monaco 2.New York is a multi- (culture) city It has people from all over the world living in it 3.We must face up to that our handicrafts are in (compete) with those of other village 4.This hand- (embroider) picture was too expensive for us to buy VI Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word from the box to complete the passage (1 pt) stressed advice get frustrating take Hi Thi, I am wondering if you could give me some (1) My last semester exam is coming up in a few days I have to go to school, (2) extra classes and study for an English oral contest When I (3) home from extra classes at pm and I have to eat dinner When it's 8:30 pm, I my homework When I'm done it's almost pm and I study for another hour I go to bed at 10pm I haven't got enough sleep and I'm really tired It's (2) I'm freaking out now Could you give me some advice? Thanks a lot Ngoc VII Read the passage carefully and answer the questions below (1pt) The ancient town of Hoi An lies on the Thu Bon River, 30 km south of Da Nang It was formerly a major trading center in Southeast Asia between the 16 th and 17th centuries Hoi An is famous for its old temples, pagodas, small tile-roofed houses and narrow streets All the houses were made of wood and their pillars were carved with ornamental design All visitors to Hoi An are commended a visit to the Assembly Hall of Cantonese Chinese Congregation This house was built in 1855 and still keeps many precious objects that belonged to the Chinese community of Hoi An Another attractive address to tourists is Tan Ky House, which was conducted nearly two centuries ago as house of a Vietnamese merchant The house now looks almost exactly as it did in the early 19th century In recent years, Hoi An has become a popular tourist destination in Viet Nam In 1999, it was certified by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage Site Where is the ancient town of Hoi An? ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………… What is Hoi An famous for? ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………… When was Hoi An recognized as a world Heritage site? ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………… Is it one of famous tourist places in Viet Nam? ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………… VIII Rewrite the following sentences so that the second sentence means the same as the first one (1 pt) You should use a dictionary to check the meaning of new words.(LOOK) => “What should we to make Linh feel happier?” they wondered => They wondered what The last exhibition was not as interesting as this one => This exhibition is much The mother was happy when she learned that her daughter had enjoyed herself at the party => The mother Circle the word with the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others A teacher B cheap C appear D easy A evening B key C secrete D envelope A decorated B installed C described D covered A chicken B change C character D chess Question I (1.25 pts) Write the correct form of the verb in each bracket If you don’t push the door hard, it (not open) ………………… I wish my parents (be) at home now ………………… 3. they (have) a party last night? ………………… He (go) to Japan to work since last September ………………… How about (play) football in the afternoon? ………………… Question II (1.25 pts) Circle the best option A, B, C or D to complete each sentence May I borrow money? A some B a few C any D few What people for a in your hometown? A lives B live C living D life Tam got wet he forgot his umbrella A so B because C and D but She has worked as a cashier over twenty years A with B for C since D of Daisy drinks a lot of orange juice everyday, ? A will he B won’t he C does he D doesn’t he Complete the passage with the words in the box, then answer the questions bellow at most around West learning divided Dear Hoa, I’m writing to tell you a little about London London is one of the _ (1) famous cities in the world? It is _ (2) into three parts: The City, the West End and the East End The City is Britain’s commercial and banking center The _ (3) End is the part where rich people live The East End is the part where poor people live Lenin visited London before the Great October Socialist Revolution He often came to work _ (4) the British museum He gathered material for his works Lenin studied the life of the British workers and British labour movement He attended meetings and gatherings He spent much time in _ (5) English in order to master it Lenin liked to walk _ (6) the city to learn more about the British capital He called London the city of striking contrasts I’ll write again soon Question I Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first It took me about one hour to find the lost keys -> I spent …………… ………………………………………… They have repaired their house recently -> Their house has…………………… ………………………………… Apples are cheaper than oranges -> Apples are ……………………………………………………………… Unless you work harder, you won’t pass the exam -> If you …………………………………………………………………… “How many students are there in your class?” -> The teacher asked me…………………………………………………… They have repaired their house recently Their house has……………………………… ………………………………… 3.You must this exercise carefully  This exercise …………………………………………………………………………… Question II (1.0 pt) Complete the sentences, using the words given I / everyone / kind / were / wish / and friendly / -> ……………………………………………………………………………… about / to / What / the zoo / this / going / weekend /? -> ……………………………………………………………………………… take / at recess / part / in / Students / activities / different/ -> ……………………………………………………………………………… may / This / used / for / room / be / the classroom / -> ………………………………………………………………………………… Question II.Rewrite the second sentence using the words given so that the meaning stays the same as the first one.You must not change the given words 1.Nam spent his childhood in a small town in the south UP  Nam ………………………………………………………………………………… 2.They can’t decide who should go first TO They can’t …………………………………………………………………………… 3.He often went swimming when he was a child USED  ………………………………………………………………………………………… Nam is always tries to solve this problem EFFORT ………………………………………………………………………………………… Question II:Circle the word whose main stressed syllable is different from the rest A allow B enjoy C offer D advise A apartment B important C wonderful D beautiful Exercise Choose the word that has the different underlined part A dump B nuclear C junk-yard D ultimate A wrap B whole C where D wrist A required B bathed C looked D viewed A appliance B minimize C opinion D provide A category B saving C trash D standard A suggest B chopstick C treasure D pesticide A scenery B energy C forest D access A described B pretended C realized D scanned A notice B storage C enclose D roller 10 A occasion B mission C generation D intention Exercise Choose the best answer The Ao dai is the _ dress of Vietnamese women A casual B religional C international D national That kind of microorganism was named _ the scientist finding them out A by B after C on D of She’s taught here since she _ from university A graduates B graduated C was graduated D would graduate There is a big banyan tree at the _ the village A mountain of B river bank in C shrine at D entrance to No one has _ forgotten the terrible earthquake in 1909 A ever B never C already D yet I think it’s necessary for students _ uniform at school A wear B will wear C to wear D should wear You should not go to that meeting _ an invitation A unless B without C except D instead of Your children never go out in the evening, ? A they B don’t they C doesn’t he D does he We have many well - teachers A qualify B quality C qualified D qualification 10 If you are not a teacher, please around this area A not go B don’t go C won’t go D can’t go 11 We often go to the mosque to pray because our religion is A Islam B Buddhism C Hinduism D Taoism 12 We have some students for the program A exchange B exchanged C exchanging D change 13 The weather is nice Shall we the mountains this morning? A go B travel C jump D climb 14 He is considered to be one of the greatest of the country A heroes B heroins C heroines D heroics 15 What of learing English you find most difficult? A aspects B sizes C situations D things 16 I can complete a English test if it’s necessary A speak B speaking C spoken D spoke 17 I find it very to stay at home by myself in the evening A frighten B frightening C frightened D frightenal 18 A photocopier is a machine which is used copies of documents A make B making C to make D to be made 19 By the time I at the airport, my family will have waited for me there A arrive B am arriving C will arrive D have arrived 20 The Ao Dai consists of a that is slit on the sides and worn over loose pants A long tunic silk B tunic long silk C long silk tunic D silk long tunic 21 Sorry we can’t afford you to a reputable high school A send B to send C sending D sent 22 Malaysia is divided two parts by the sea A with B about C into D from 23 Mr Parker had about eleven jobs various times of his life A at B in C on D of 24 The English can’t drive on the left, ? A does he B can he C they D can they 25 The weather is not fine, so I can’t go out If only it fine! A was B were C would be D had been Exercise Supply the correct tense of the verbs: I _(post) a letter to her months ago, but she _ (not answer) me yet What _ (you do) from pm to pm yesterday? – I _ (be) in the library Ba usually _ (go) to school by bike Lan _ (read) book in her room at the moment She always enjoy (do) that A: (You ever eat) Chinese food? B: Yes, I _ (eat) at a Chinese restaurant last year Our company _ (already delay) (produce) that kind of product I (phone) you as soon as our work (continue) If you _ (study) hard, you (get) good mark When the phone (ring) last Friday night, she _ (cook) dinner After _ (finish) her school assignments, she stopped (take) a rest and then went on (read) _ some reference book She only stopped (study) when it was 12pm 10 I hope you (succeed) in (solve) the problem Exercise Choose the word or phrase that is not correct The people and the horses which you met yesterday were coming to the fair in the centre of the village A B C D That was very kind of you helping me to finish my exercises A B C D Because there were no taxis, we have to take the bus instead A B C D These are your old casettes which Sarah wants to borrow, aren’t these? A B C D While staying in Paris, I used to drove on the left A B C D I like jeans because they are never on of fashion A B C D A large area of the rainforest has destroyed in the forest fire A B C D As the black cloud is coming, I think it is going to rain hardly soon A B C D Everyone has already left the party and returned home, hasn’t it? A B C D 10 I asked him if he was able to help me, but he said he went out then A B C D Exercise Choose the word that fits the gap TRANSPORT SOLUTIONS First of all, walking is obiviously the _ means of travelling, and can be quicker in the city centre Of course, the further you have to go, the _ you will become In some ways walking is healthier than travelling by bus or car, but it can be just unhealthy because cities are much more polluted than they used _3 Cars are faster of course and more convenient, but as cities become more crowded, parking is getting harder Sometimes public transport is better, even though buses don’t go as fast as cars _4 Cars are more convenient but as they cause most pollution, it is better to avoid _ them if possible In the city, the fastest way of travelling is on a bike, which keeps you fitter and is not so noisy as a motorbike or a car A fastest B cheapest C longest D farthest A tireder B tiredest C more tired D most tired A be B being C been D to be A B will C go D are A use B to use C using D used Exercise a.Complete the talk of a Peace Corps volunteer with the correct forms of the verbs in the box remember will be can stay can take join “I came here two years ago because I wanted to teach people about modern health care I will be leaving in about two months; I wish I (1) longer, but it’s time for me to go home My work here has been very interesting I am learning so much I always wish that there (2) more hours in the day so that I could more Maybe it’s silly, but I worry about what will happen to the village after I leave I wish my students (3) all the things I’ve tried to teach them I’ve become so close to the people here, I wish I (4) them home with me! But of course that’s impossible I wish more people (5) the Peace Corps It’s so rewarding, and there’s so much work to do.” b Decide if each statement is true or false _ The volunteer taught the local people how to read and write _ He does not want to stay longer _ He loved his work very much _ He wanted to have more hours in the day to work more _ 10 He believed everything would be good after he left Exercise Fill in each gap with one suitalbe preposition You must go to primary school the ages of and 11 There is a shrine the top of the mountain near my house She has come there yesterday Mr Robinson works the farm and his children usually help him his work Women usually wear the ao dai special occasions Jean cloth was made cotton the 18th century It is necessary students wear school uniform Nobody can deny the benefits the internet in our life 10 You have read this article the website, haven’t you? Exercise Write the tag for each question Your father often goes to work by car, ? He is reading in his room, ? You will travel to England next week, ? The man was listening to music when the accident occurred, ? You didn’t finish your homework, ? Lan hasn’t met her father for a month, ? The dogs are very loyal, ? Most people don’t have to work on Sundays, ? Let’s go for a walk, ? 10 I hadn’t lent you any money, ? Exercise 9: Use the given words to rewrite the sentences so that the meaning stays the same (Passive) We have kept our friendship for 10 years →………………………………………………………………………………………………………… They are going to build a big department store in the centre of the city next month →………………………………………………………………………………………………………… What were you doing at 6pm yesterday? →………………………………………………………………………………………………………… My mother used to take me to school →………………………………………………………………………………………………………… We can’t read your hand writing →………………………………………………………………………………………………………… I don’t want everyone to make fun of me →………………………………………………………………………………………………………… (Reported Speech) Mr.Ba said: “I can play badminton very well” →………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Nam asked: “Where you put my comic books, mom?” →………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Alan said to me: “What is your favorite boy band?” →………………………………………………………………………………………………………… She said to me: “I must go home now because it’s getting dark” →………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Linda said: “Sorry, I broke your favorite vase, Miss Lien” →Linda appologised…………………………………………………………………………………… He said to me: “Have you ever been to this place before?” →……………………………………………………………………………………………………… (Others) I’m so sad! My bicycle has been stolen! →I wish…………………………………………………………………………………………… It’s a pity that you aren’t able to join our club → I wish ……………………………………………………………………………………………… The room is not so comfortable It can’t make us pleased (enough) → ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… I don’t want you to come to class late (would rather) → ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… I hope the weather tomorrow will be fine, so that we can have a picnic in the park → If ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… Ann passed her examination easily because of working hard → Because Ann ………………………………………………………………………………………… Because of the bad situation of the patient, he must have an operation immediately (so) → ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… It’s a pity that the flight will be delayed for hours (wish) → ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… The first time I’ve played tennis was ten years ago → ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 10 I last spoke to Miss Lien last Friday → ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ... called a Chuong conical hat It was made in Chuong village (since) …………………………………………………………………………………………… 17 "Where can I get those traditional handicrafts?" Nick wondered -> Nick wondered ... or D “I’m working in London now,” Nam said A Nam said that he is working in London then B Nam said that he was working in London then C Nam said that he was working in London now D Nam said that... information I needed, I _ the computer A turned off B switched on C looked for D put off Japan is the _ developed country in the world A most second B second in most C second most D