School THCS Tân Bình PRACTICE TEST 1 THE FIRST TERM NGT I Listen (1pt) Choose the correct option 1 Where is the little girl reported missing? A the Craft Fair B the Car Fair C the Book Fair D the Job[.]
PRACTICE TEST - THE FIRST TERM - NGT I Listen (1pt) : Choose the correct option Where is the little girl reported missing? A the Craft Fair B the Car Fair C the Book Fair D the Job Fair How is her hair? A long dark hair B short brown hair C long brown hair D short dark hair She is wearing _ A brown shorts B short - sleeved blouse C long - sleeved blouse D blue shoes Her father is waiting for her at _ A the main entrance B the Information Desk C the lobby D the staircase II Choose the most appropriate word or phrase to fill in each blank (2pts) When you are in trouble, you can your good friends A depend on B work with C rely on D live on It is common for advertisers to use _to reach the largest possible audience A communication B interaction C remote control D mass media Van: “Why don‟t we go bowling tonight?” - Nga : “ _” A Sorry, I can‟t B You‟re welcome C Thanks for the advice D What‟s up? An up- to date _of the encyclopedia will come out next week A publication B edition C dictionary D magazine My father is for the job; he was trained for this mission A skilled B well-qualified C gifted D well-qualify 10 Yesterday I came to school on time _ the traffic was terrible A and B but C although D because III Caution Signs: (0.5pt) 11.What does this sign mean ? A Use computers carefully B Be careful with spam in your mailbox C Check your mailbox immediately D Leave your mails in the computer 12.What does the sign mean? A Motorbike isn‟t allowed to ride B We can use motorbike here C Only motorbike is allowed D Motorbike can‟t be stopped IV Arrange the words or phrases to make complete sentences (0,5pt) 13 people can/ get the latest information/ Thanks to television/ convenient way /and enjoy interesting programs/ in an inexpensive and / / Thanks 14 can hear it/ / is used to / much louder / A loudspeaker /so that many people/ from a distance/ make the sound/ / / A _ V Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence (1.0pt) 15 Do you have any extra cushion? This hard chair is pretty (comfort) 16 It would be more to switch the machine off at night (economy) 17 This is my pen pal Our _ has lasted for more than a year now (correspond) 18 She with him about his decision to move to another city, and she left him (agreement) 19 You must pass the _ exam to attend this course (write) 20 Smart phones have _ developed and become part of our daily life (increasing) VI Read the passage Then decide which option best fits each blank (1.5pts) One kind of culture shock faced by international students in the United States is difficult in (21) _ with Americans When they first arrive in the United States, they soon realize that their verbal skill is poor First of all, they lack vocabulary, and they have poor (22) _, so American people cannot understand them For example, a few days ago, I asked an American student (23) to get to the library, but because I have trouble pronouncing r‟s and l‟s, the student didn‟t understand me I finally had to write it on a piece of paper Also, Americans talk too fast, (24) _ it is impossible to understand them In addition, Americans also use a lot of slang and idioms whose meanings non-native speakers not know In short, communication is probably the first problem the (25) students face in the United States After a while, however, their ears (26) _ the American way of speaking, and their own verbal abilities improve 21 A discussing B corresponding C contacting D communicating 22 A expression B information C pronunciation D conversation 23 A how B where C when D which 24 A but B then C so D because 25 A nation B native C internationally D international 26.A used to B get used to C have used D are using VII Read the passage, and then the following tasks: (1.5pts) Many parents may feel that social networking sites are a waste of their children‟s time However, new research claims that the communication opportunities provided by social networking encourage young people to explore their interests, develop technical skills, and work on new forms of self- expression.The three-year study carried out by a University of California research team that interviewed over 800 teens and conducted over 2000 hours of online observations.It found that social networking helps teenagers learn the social and technical skills they need to be knowledgeable citizens in the digital age The study concludes that social networking contributes to young people‟s extended friendships and interests While the majority of teens use social networking sites to “hang out” with people they already know in real life, some use them to find like- minded people Those interested in chess or international politics, for instance, can expand their circle with others who share the same interests and can find information that goes beyond that they have access to at school They can also publicize and distribute their music, art work, or writing to online audiences, and gain visibility and enhance their reputations The researchers said teens usually respect one another‟s authority online, and they are often more motivated to learn one another than from their parents or other adults True or False ? (1pt) 27 Teens spend an average of 2000 hours online annually 28 Most teenagers are said to use social networking sites for interacting with existing friends 29 The author mentions international politics to give an example of a shared interest 30 About 800 teens have an online identity Read the passage again and choose the best answer: (0.5pt) 31 The word “It” in line is nearest in meaning to: A a social networking site B an interview C research D the University of California 32.What is the main idea of the passage? A Social networking has given teens the advantages in some ways B Social networking is not beneficial for teens C Teens prefer to learn from each other D Majorities of teens say social media helps them find different points of view VIII Write the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one: (2pts) 33.Don‟t eat a lot of sweets or you‟ll have a toothache Unless 34.The boy hasn‟t visited his grandparents for two months The boy last _ 35.I bought this air-conditioner because it consumes less electricity than the others This air conditioner _ 36.I find it hard to pronounce Spanish words I wish _ THE END OF THE TEST PRACTICE TEST - THE FIRST TERM - HHT I Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space (3 pts) For the sake of simplicity, let‟s divide the discussion ……………… …… two parts A with B of C from D into School is ……………… …… for all children over five A compulsory B optional C logical D unique The ……………… …… of Vietnamese women prefer to wear modern clothing at work A majority B beauty C necessity D ethnic minority A high wall ……………… …… our back yard from the playing field A crossed B separated C changed D cut We've planned the trip ……………… …… June A in B for C on D since This morning I had a day off, ……………… I decided to go shopping with one of my friends A but B however C so D and If you go to the university, you can live …………… a dormitory …………… campus A on / in B at / in C in / on D at / on Let‟s take some photos for our new album, ……………… ……? A we B isn‟t it C shall I D shall we The company enjoys a world-wide ……………… …… for quality of design A reputation B course C tuition D exchange 10 They finished their work successfully……………… …… they had enough time A so that B as C therefore D although II Signs: 11 What does the sign say? 12 What does the sign say? A Delays A Police station B Arrivals B Passport control C Departures C Restricted area D There‟s a hotel ahead D Check-in area III Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage: For many people the language of the Internet is English "World, Wide, Web: Three English Words" was the name of an (1) ………… by Michael Specter in the New York Times a few years ago The article went on to say: "If you want to take full (2) ………… of the Internet, there is only one real way to it: learn English." In general, it is not difficult to learn to use Internet services Although Internet services are rather easy to use, you will have considerable difficulties (3) ………… you are not familiar with English In fact, a good knowledge of English is one of the most important aspects that help you (4) …………… the Internet Learning to use a new Internet service may take a few hours, a few days or some weeks, but it takes years to learn a language so that you can use it fluently and confidently (5) ……………, when you know some English, you can learn more just by using it on the Internet But at least your English should be good enough to understand commonly used words and to know what to (6) …………… the Internet A advertisement B article C instruction D example A information B quality C communication D advantage A and B unless C if D or A use B using C to using D used A In addition A of B Moreover B on C In tradition C in D Of course D from IV Reading comprehension: (1.5 pt) Jeans are the most popular kind of clothes in the world They are worn everywhere Rich and poor can wear them, too In 1873 when Levis Strauss arrived in California, he saw that the workers needed strong clothes, so he began to make the first jeans These pants were very strong and did not wear out easily The pants became very popular immediately In 1935, jeans became fashionable for women after they were introduced in Vogue magazine After that, in the 1960s students began wearing them because they found them comfortable and convenient In the 1970s, Calvin Klein earned $ 12,5 million a week from sales of jeans Today, jeans are the sign of youth and independence Young generation is still fond of wearing them Besides, jeans have never been out of fashion True or False: Many people like to wear jeans because they are the sign of richness The jeans wore out easily In the 18th century, Levis Strauss made the first jeans for the workers Choose the correct answers (A, B, C, D) for the questions Jeans are the most popular kind of clothes ……………… A in America B In California C all over the world D In Vogue magazine What is the main idea of the passage ? A The sales of jeans B The development of jeans C The popularity of jeans D Calvin Klein„s earning from sales of jeans V Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence (1.5 pts) It is ……………… to wear long dresses again; many people dislike wearing them these days (fashion) This shirt costs ……………… ……… 88,000 VND (approximate) We will meet at the ……………… ………… to the museum (enter) Thank you for a most ……………… ……evening (enjoy) The teacher's words were a great ………………… …… to him (courage) The two departments work ………………… …… of each other (depend) VI Sentence rearrangement (0.5pt.) should practice/ with/ I think/ native speakers/ the students/ speaking English I think ………………………………………………………………………………………………… in the city/ to go/ Many people / their home/ and live/ from the countryside/ are leaving Many people …………………………………………………………………………………………… VII Sentence transformation (2.0 pts) He said, “I‟ll cancel my dorm contract tomorrow.” He said that …………………………………………………………………………………………… It‟s half a month since I last saw him I haven’t …………………………………………………………………………………………… No one has used these machines for many years These machines ……………………………………………………………………………………… These students are proud of their achievement These students take …………………………………………………………………………………… PRACTICE TEST - THE FIRST TERM - NQ I LISTEN: listen to the passage and answer TRUE or FALSE: (1.0pt) It is 60 meters from Ba‟s village to the north of Ha Noi The trip to her village lasted one day There is a small bamboo forest at the entrance to the village Getting to the village is a very enjoyable journey Answers: 1. 2. _ 3. _ 4. _ II MULTIPLE CHOICE: (1.5pts) Before newspapers were _, town criers would go through city streets ringing a bell A made B discovered C invented D formed “What you think about the Brisbance Institute of English in Australia?” - B: “ _” A It is great because the school has no reputation B I think we can stay there with a native family C It would be a good idea because it is not quite close to Viet Nam D It may be an ideal idea because if we go there, it costs too much to study there Up to now, the teacher _ four tests in English A gives B gave C is giving D has given Town criers shouted the latest news _they were walking A since B as C because D so After two hours traveling by bus, they _a quiet town by the beach A reached B arrived C went D got 10 He‟ll show the photos he has taken his parents A from B to C with D for Answers: 5. 6. _ _ 8. 9. _ 10 _ III CAUTION SIGNS-WARNINGS (0.5 pt) 11 Look at the sign What does it say? A You can buy cattle meat here B There are cattle ahead C There are wild animals ahead D Cattle are not allowed 12 Look at the sign What does it say? A Smoking is unnecessary here B Smoking is unsatisfactory here C Smoking is permitted here D Smoking is prohibited here 11. 12. _ IV GUIDED CLOZE: (1.5pts) The country is _(13) _than a town and more pleasant to live in Many people think so, and go to the country for the summer holidays _(14) _ they can not live there all the year round Some have a cottage built in a village so that they can go there whenever they can find the time English villages are not all alike, but _(15) _ some ways they are not very different from one another Almost every village has a church, the round or square tower of _(16) _ they can be seen for many miles around Surrounding the church is the churchyard, where people are buried The village green is a wide stretch of grass, and houses or cottages _(17) _ around it Country life is now fairly comfortable and many villages have water brought through pipes into each house Most villages are so close to some small town _(18) _ people can go there to buy what they can‟t find in the village shop 13 A beautiful B more beautiful C most beautiful D as beautiful as 14 A though B because C however D therefore 15 A for B in C at D by 16 A who B whom C which D that 17 A build B built C are building D are built 18 A too B that C so that D so Answers:13. 14. _15. 16. _17. _ 18. V READ THE FOLLOWING PASSAGE AND DO AS DIRECTED: School children are not the only ones required to wear uniforms Many adults also wear uniforms to work Police, nurses, production operators and many others have their own unique uniforms of different colors Wearing a uniform helps one to identify him or her with a particular organization A schoolboy wears his uniform so that people know which school he goes to In our modern society, people wear different types of clothes with matching accessories on different occasions Usually, men put on either long-sleeved or short-sleeved shirts and trousers Women normally wear dresses or blouses and skirts However, it is not uncommon to see women in pantsuits too 19 School children are the only ones who wear uniforms 20 Police have their own uniforms 21 Men can wear dresses and skirts 22 People wear different types of clothes on different occasion 23 Which of the following means “ accessories” ? A ornaments B tools C outfits D furnishings 24 What is the passage mainly about? A The benefits of wearing uniform B Accessories to match different types of clothes C The importance of uniforms and accessories to go with them D How to choose clothes for both men and women Answers:19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. _ VI WORD FORMS: (1.5 pts) 25 His heroic action has left a deep _on people's minds (impress) 26 We will send you conformation of our offer shortly (write) 27 She was dressed very _.( style ) 28 The had scarcely finished their tests when the bell rang (examine) 29 He was the man who the combine harvester (invent) 30 I am sorry that the Minister finds this subject (interest) Answers: 25. _ 26. 27 28. _ 29 30 VII SENTENCE REARRANGEMENT: (0.5 pts) 31 the design/ those used for women/ different from/ used for men/ and material/were The design 32 not only time-consuming/ because of/ and costly/ and bad programs / the Internet is/ but also dangerous/ viruses The Internet VIII REWRITE SENTENCES: 33 I‟m sorry to tell you that I can‟t help you find a job I wish 34 It‟s two weeks since they cleaned their room They _ 35 "Shall I help you with the housework?" said Tim to his wife Tim offered 36 Does Minh often read newspaper in the morning? Minh often PRACTICE TEST - THE FIRST TERM - TB I Listen to the passage and answer TRUE or FALSE (1.0pt) Ba‟s village is to the south of Ha Noi There is a small old Banyan tree at the entrance to the village Liz had lunch at Ba‟s uncle‟s house Everyone left the village early in the evening Answers: _ _ _ _ II Read: Multiple choice : Read and choose the word or phrase ( A, B, C or D) that best fits the space in each sentence (1.5 pts) _ the 3rd day o the Lunar New Year, students often pay their teachers a visit A On B In C At D Until Are helmets used _ our heads when we travel on roads? A to protect B to protecting C to be protected D protecting Great Britain enjoys temperate A weather B climate C condition D season A : “I don‟t like Korean films.” B: “ .I like them very much.” A Neither I B So I C I‟m opposite D No, I don‟t I study hard get a place at a high school in HCMC A so that B so as C because of D in order to 10 Your brother read this article on the website last night, ? A doesn‟t he B didn‟t he C did he D does he Answers: _6 _7 _ 10 Choose the best option for each of the signs (0.5pt) 11 What does the sign want us to do? 12.Look at the picture What does it say? A Pedestrians can walk here A We should stop driving cars B Cars must not be turned left B Pedestrians can‟t walk here C Cars must be turned right C Car park for pedestrians D Cars must be parked here D Pedestrians can drive here Answers: 11 12 _ Read the passage : Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage (1.5pts) Because of the numerous (13) and benefits, more and more people say they prefer online shopping over conventional shopping these days The buyer‟s decision-making process _(14) dramatically in recent years Buyers are conducting extensive research online before ever speaking to a sales person Buyers are also making more direct purchases online and via their smartphone, never stepping foot into traditional brick-and-mortar locations The internet makes doing business (15) easier and faster It has led to changes in the way people business with a rapidly growing world wide trend towards online shopping or e-commerce Many people around the world prefer to shop online and buy products from several brands and companies that they cannot find or are not available (16) purchase in their home countries Nowadays, and with the help of the new technology and the support of the internet, people from all around the world started to purchase items online by simply sitting in their homes Purchasing items and products through the Web is a very easy task to It is now playing a very important role in everybody‟s life (17) elderly people, as well as people with a very busy life schedule It provides a very comfortable service for its (18), by being able to save the item in the personal shopping bag, and buy it later on Shopping through the Web simply works for people with a valid credit card, a debit card or an internet bank account 13 A amounts B advantages C convenience D comfort 14 A changes B change C has changed D changed 15 A very B more C less D much 16 A for B to C in D of 17 A special B specially C especially D speciality 18 A people B customers C user D everybody Answers: 13 14 _ 15 16 _ 17 _18 Read the passage, then decide if the statements that follow it are TRUE or FALSE( 1.5pts) It is not easy for adult students of English to improve their accents Unlike children, who are flexible, adults often find it hard to change the way they speak This is why even the top or smartest adult students have difficulty with pronunciation There are several things that an international student can to improve his or her pronunciation One method is to sign up for a pronunciation class Studying pronunciation can help students to understand the rules of English, but in order to practice speaking, students often need to be exposed to English outside the classroom as well This is why many students say that studying in an English_ speaking country greatly affects their English Living with native speakers can help students learn important cultural information This can help to prevent misunderstandings that can occur when people from different cultures live together Living with someone from another culture can be difficult International students are usually excited when they first show up at their new homes, but after a few months they may start to think about their home countries and get homesick Students who are homesick get depressed quickly They might cry a lot or want to be alone This makes it difficult for them to make friends and learn English 19.Attending a pronunciation class can be very helpful to adult learners who have problems with their pronunciation 20.Misunderstandings can‟t occur when people from different countries live together 21.On their arrival, most international students may forget about the problems because they are very excited 22.The passage implies that adult learners shouldn‟t study English in an English speaking country ♦ Read the passage, and choose the correct answer to each of the question 23.The word depressed has the same meaning with _ A interested B bored C worried D pleased 24.What can be inferred from the passage? A Adults are not able to learn a new language B Children have more advantages in learning languages than adults C There are no negative aspects when students live with people from different cultures D If you don‟t get homesick, you can study English better Answers: 19 _ 20 _ 21 _ 22 _ 23 _ 24 _ III Word forms: Use the correct word forms: (1.5pts) 25 We were _ to learn foreign languages at school (encourage) 26 Her father is waiting for her at the Desk (inform) 27 , school uniforms make students look more mature (addition) 28 These mountain villages are completely in winter (access) 29 Could you send me the list of the who failed in last exam (examine) 30 We like this car because it is smart and (economy) Answers: 25 _ 26 _ 27 _ 28 _ 29 _ 30 _ IV Sentence transformation: Rewrite the following sentences without changing the meaning:(2.0 pts) 31.My brother used to study harder than he does now My brother doesn‟t _ 32 “Would you like me to drive you to the airport, Lan?” Tom said Tom offered 33.My father gave up smoking five years ago My father hasn‟t _ 34 We were deeply impressed by his performance His performance made _ V Rearrange these sentences: (0.5pt) 35 of communication in/English has/popular means/many different countries/become the most English 36 students of their school/uniforms encourages/students to be/I think wearing/proud of being/./ I think GOOD LUCK PRACTICE TEST - TVD I Listen and decide True or False (1.0pt) (theme 1-lesson 4-pg10-cd1-15) Lake superior is a saltwater lake in USA It has a surface area of 82,000 square kilometers The deepest part of the Caspian Sea Lake is 1,025 meters Sharks, turtles and seals can live in this lake Answers 1. _ II Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C, or D) that best fits the blank space in each sentence (1.5 pts) If you want to your English, we can help you A take B attend C improve D give The material, called jean, was named _ sailors from Genoa A.as B after C to D with The first edition of the novel was _ ten years ago A taken B published C exchanged D qualified “Congratulations on your exam result” – “ _.” A You‟re welcome B That‟s good C All right D Thanks a lot Since Van arrived, he a lot about life on a farm A has been learning B is learning C learned D learns 10 The road ran between green A lakes B paddy fields C lands D cities Answers 5. _ _ _ _ 10. III Caution signs –warnings: (0.5 pt) 11 What does the sign say? A It is dangerous to play with the fire B It is firing here C You can smoke here D It is easy to catch the fire 12 What does the sign say? A No instrument B No music C No noise D No horn Answers: 11. _ 12 IV Reading: ♦ Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C, or D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage (1.5 pt) Toronto is the capital of the Canadian province of Ontario and is the largest city in Canada With 25 million (13) , it is the fifth most populated city in North America Toronto is part of the region known as „The Golden Horseshoe‟, (14) _ is home over million residents or approximately 25 percent of Canada‟s population It was first founded in 1834 by John Graves Simcoe The Great Toronto Fire of 1904 destroyed much of the downtown, but the city (15) _ quickly Toronto‟s now one of Canada‟s most multicultural cities with almost half of its residents born outside of Canada The city is also the (16) _ capital of Canada and home to the Toronto Stock Exchange Toronto‟s CN Tower was the world‟s (17) _structure for 34 years and is a popular tourist attraction The city is home (18) the Blue Jays baseball team, the Raptors basketball team, the Argonauts football team, and The Maple Leafs hockey team! 13 A population B persons C residents D areas 14 A which B what C where D who 15 A built B rebuilt C was built D was rebuilt 16 A economic B economy C economical D economically 17 A tall B tallest free-standing C tallest standing- free D taller free-standing 18 A to B in C of D from Answers: 13 _ 14 15 16 _ 17 _ 18 _ ♦ Read the following passage, and then decided if the statements that follow are TRUE or FALSE (1.0 pt) More than 400 million people speak English as their mother tongue Another 400 million speak it as a second language No one know how many people speak it as a foreign language Chinese is the language with more speakers than English, but it is only the language for more than one billion Chinese people English is the official language on one-fifth of the land area in the world It is spoken in North America, Great Britain, Australia, and New Zealand In South Africa and India, it is one of the official languages In many countries, the textbooks in universities are written in English More than three-fourths of the world‟s mails are composed in English More than three-fifths of the radio stations broadcast programs in English English is the language of international communication 19 Chinese has more speakers than English 20 More than 60% of the world‟s mails are in English 21 People in New Dehli cannot speak English 22 There are more than one billion Chinese people Answers: 19 _ 20 _ 21 _ 22 ♦ Read the passage, and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the question from 23 to 24 (0.5 pt) 23 What is the language compulsorily spoken in Canberra, the capital of the Australia? A Chinese B American C Australian D English 24 What is the main idea of the passage? A We should learn English B English, a language of international communication C English is the official language in the world D Most people speak English Answers : 23 24 V Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence (1.5 pts) 25. have mentioned the Ao Dai in many songs (music) 26 I watch the news every day because it is very (inform) 27 Ton works for an bank in Ho Chi Minh City (nation) 28 _ should make their camping sites clean when they leave (picnic) 29 She is such a good teacher Her lessons are explained so we love her a lot (enjoy) 30 Peter‟s opinion wasn‟t practical so we with him.(agree) Answers : 25 26 _ 27 _ 28 29 _ 30 _ VI Transformation (2.0 pts) 31 “ Will you visit the White House tomorrow?” Dave asked me Dave asked 32 People speak English in almost every corner of the world nowadays English _ 33 Without your parents‟ agreement, you can‟t go out If your _ 34 They have studied English in this center for three years now They VII Rearrangement: Put the words in correct order to make a complete sentence (0.5 pt) 35 his brother / saw / since / nearly twenty years / Mr Brown / last / it‟s It‟s 36 wearing/ became/ more and more/ started/ cheaper/ jeans/ because they/ people More and more PRACTICE TEST 6-TVD I Listen and decide True or False (1.0pt) (CD 50-ilearn) The woman bought a dress yesterday She bought it for her daughter The blue dress costs $500 The woman would like a refund for the sweater Answers : 1. _ _ II Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C, or D) that best fits the blank space in each sentence (1.5 pts) Poets are usually inspired with beauty They write to show their feelings A novels B poems C text reading D essays My home village is about 50 kilometers _ the north of Ha Noi A on B about C to D with “Mary got the job even though she wasn‟t qualified” – “ _.” A There are good news B That‟s good news C There‟s good news D This is a good news Mr Parker, a farmer maize on his farm A grows B keeps C makes D takes We often take part in many cultural _ A acts B actions C activities D activity 10 I am studying hard get a place at s good high school in Ho Chi Minh City A so that B so as C in order to D because of Answers: 5. _ 10. III Caution signs - warnings (0.5 pt) 11 What does the sign say? A Anybody can park here B You can park here if you are not visitors C Parking in this space for visitor only D Only the visitor living in this country can park here 12 What does the sign say? A Watch out for falling bricks B Avoid this way C Remember to cover your head D Remember to raise your head Answers 11. _ 12 IV Reading ♦ Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C, or D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage (1.5 pts) Ao Dai is a (13) _Vietnamese costume People wear Ao Dai with trousers, overhanging from the neck to the knees Both men and women can wear it (14) _, now there are commonly more women wearing it than man People like wearing Ao Dai on festive occasions, in environments that require solemnity and courtesy, a high school or college student (15) _ and it may represent the national costume in (16) _ relations Most Vietnamese men choose to wear that for ethnic costumes at international beauty contests Many artists have recorded the image of Vietnamese women/girls (17) _ Ao Dai, most notably in poetry and music Life is growing and changing day by day Although the demand and fashion style are changing according to the people of the times, Ao dai will still be the (18) of the Vietnamese woman without any costume in the future 13 A traditional B old fashioned C modern D out of fashion 14 A therefore B moreover C Although D However 15 A clothes B dress C uniform D costume 16 A national B nation C international D nationwide 17 A with B in C of D on 18 A image B symbol C clothing D value Answers: 13 14 15 _ 16 _ 17 _ 18 ♦ Read the following passage, and then decided if the statements that follow are TRUE or FALSE: (1.0 pt) Scotland is a country in Great Britain, to the north of England Scotland has nearly 800 islands, but people only live on some of them Scotland is a very beautiful country with many mountains, forests, beaches, rivers and lochs (the Scots word for lakes) In the north of Scotland it is light until 11.30 p.m in summer and in winter you can sometimes see the Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis, which are spectacular lights in the sky Energy from the sun turns the Earth‟s sky green, red and other colours Scotland has its own parliament which makes laws for Scottish people The Scottish parliament is in the capital city, Edinburgh About five million people live in Scotland, which is 8.5 per cent of the UK population Most people live in the south of the country in and around the cities of Edinburgh, Glasgow, Perth and Dundee There are three languages in Scotland Most people speak English and Scots Scots is spoken by young and old people in cities and rural areas and sometimes people mix Scots and English A minority (around one percent of the Scottish population) speak Scottish Gaelic, an old Celtic language which is very different from English 19 All of Scotland's islands are populated 20 Scotland is a country of great natural beauty 21 Scotland can make its own laws 22 Most Scottish people can speak Scottish Gaelic Answers : 19 _ 20 21 _ 22 ♦ Read the passage, and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the question from 23 to 24 (0.5 pt) 23 What is it about? A History of Scotland B Scotland and its languages C A tourist attraction, Scotland D Scottish government 24 What does „spectacular‟ mean? A colorful B dark C eye-catching D strange Answers : 23 24 V Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence: (1.5 pts) 25 The ask her a lot of questions (exam) 26 She doesn‟t live in Hanoi.She settles down in Ha Dong, a town (near) 27 I don‟t know why he‟s always _to me (friend) 28 She speaks English _ (fluent) 29 We'll wait for you at the main to the supermarket ( enter ) 30 Banyan tree _ the Vietnamese country (symbol) Answers : 25. _ 26 _ 27 28 29 _ 30 VI Transformation (2.0 pts) 31 “Is there a police station near here?” Daniel said Daniel asked us 32 It was raining heavily, so we stayed indoors and played games We stayed indoors 33 They have discovered oil at the North Pole Oil _ 34 I have to wear formal office dress to work every day I wish VII Rearrangement: Put the words in correct order to make a complete sentence (0.5 pt) 35 The beauty of/ on foreign visitors/ dressed in/ a deep impression/ women/always leaves/ to Vietnam/ “Ao dai” The beauty _ 36 /to London / his friends / has been / the first time / he / with this is This is _ PRACTICE TEST – HKI (2018-2019) – K9 I LISTEN: Listen and decide whether the statements are TRUE or FALSE: (1.0 pt) Ba and his family spent a two-day trip at his home village They sat down under a big old banyan tree to have a snack After the meal, it took them about thirty minutes to walk into the village to visit Ba‟s uncle Which sentence is True: A In the afternoon, they went swimming in the river B There was a shrine of a Vietnamese hero in the mountain C Liz had her parents take a lot of photos D The journey to the village was boring Answers : Học sinh ghi từ True False mẫu tự A, B, C, D (câu 4) vào ô trả lời II MULTIPLE CHOICE: (1.5 pts) Choose the word/phrase (A, B, C, D) that best fits the space in each sentence: Son asked Vinh the internet was useful for his study A whether B because C that D what “Excuse me, which is the way to the post office?” - “Sorry, I‟m new here.” – “ .” A Not at all B Bad luck C That‟s true D Thanks anyway I met him the entrance to the village just this morning A on B in C at D from It is to call anyone at midnight A important B inconvenient C happy D unhappy My brother is a reserved person and he isn‟t keen on to the events A to invite B being invited C inviting D invited 10 Let‟s go swimming, _? A should we B will we C we D shall we Answers : Học sinh ghi mẫu tự A, B, C, D vào ô trả lời _ _ _ _ III CAUTION SIGNS – WARNINGS: (0.5pt) 11 The sign says: BUS STOP A B C D You can catch or get out of the bus here This place is used to stop broken buses The bus can drop you off here The bus can collect you here 12 What does the sign say? A Two ways traffic B Highway begins C End of highway D Road widens Answers : Học sinh ghi mẫu tự A, B, C, D vào ô trả lời: 11 12 _ IV Choose the best answer to fill in the passage: (1.5pts) London is the capital and (13) city of both the United Kingdom and England It is the mostvisited city as measured by international arrivals and has the busiest city airport system as measured by passenger traffic London is a big city, but many of the people who live there regard it as a number of small towns put together Each district has (14) _ identity and atmosphere and some parts are even described by their inhabitants as “Villages” Much of the center of the city (15) _ of shops and businesses and the majority of people live in suburbs A great many of them travel to work in the city every day by train, by tube or car Millions of visitors come to London every year (16) _ all over the world to see the famous sights, such as Buckingham Palace, where the Queen lives, and many other (17) _ buildings London is also famous for its theaters, red buses and black taxis Some people find it a noisy, dirty place but it has many large, pleasant parks where everyone can enjoy some peace and quietness London has many (18) _ , both of people from overseas and for people from all parts of Britain 13 A large B largest C larger D enlarge 14 A its B their C so D few 15 A comprises B holds C consists D has 16 A to B from C in D on 17 A historically B historian C history D historic 18 A attracted B attract C attractions D attractive Answers : Học sinh ghi mẫu tự A, B, C, D vào ô trả lời 13 14 _ 15 16 17 18 _ V Read the passage carefully, then decide if the following sentences are True or False: (1pt) For many people the language of the Internet is English “World, Wide, Web: three English words” was the name of the article by Michael Specter in the New York Times a few years ago The article went on to say: “If you want to take full advantage of the Internet, there is only one real way to it: learn English.” In general, it is not difficult to learn to use Internet services But although Internet services are rather easy to use, you will have considerable difficulties if you are not familiar with English In fact, a good knowledge of English is one of the most important aspects that help you use the Internet Learning to use a new Internet service may take a few hours, a few days or some weeks, but it takes years to learn a language so that you can use it fluently and confidently Of course, when you know some English, you can learn more just by using it on the Internet But at least your English should be good enough to understand commonly used words and to know what to on the Internet True or False? 19 It is difficult to learn to use Internet services 20 According to the article by Michael Specter, you should learn English to take full advantage of the Internet 21 Learning to use a language fluently and confidently may take a few weeks 22 Knowing English good enough helps you learn more on the Internet Choose the word/ phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space: 23 The word “considerable” could be best replaced by which of the following? A unimportant B small C little D great 24 Which sentence is TRUE? A “World, Wide, Web” was the name of the New York Times a few years ago B According to the article, Internet services are inaccessible C It takes you only a few hours to learn how to use a new Internet service D If you don‟t know English, you can get access to the Internet services easily Answers : Học sinh viết đầy đủ từ True False; A, B, C or D (câu 23,24) vào ô trả lời 19 20 21 22 23 24 VI Write the correct form of the words given: (1.5pts) 25 The Internet is one of the most important _ of our life (invent) 26 She will her spoken test next week (completion) 27 I dislike watching this news program because it is very _ (inform) 28 Nowadays, the Internet is used (commerce) 29 Teachers‟ _ always makes a deep impression on their students (encourage) 30 Housework has _ been considered as women‟s work (tradition) Answers : 25 _ 26 _ 27 28 _ 29 _ 30 VII Sentence rearrangement: (0.5pt) 31 to practice/ and friendly environment/ your English/ offers/ you a good/ The Academy of Language/./ _ 32 feel equal/ whether they are rich or poor/ in many ways, / helps students/ Wearing uniforms/./ _ VIII Sentence transformation: (2pts) 33 Mary is proud of passing the final exam Mary takes _ 34 Someone stole the valuable picture in your house last night, didn‟t they? The valuable picture _ 35 If she doesn‟t gets up early, she will miss the first train Unless 36 “Why you attend the advanced English course, Vy?” Her mom said Vy’s mom THE END OF THE TEST PRACTICE TEST – HKI (2019-2020) – K9 I Listening: Listen and answer True or False: (1pt) It took Ba and his family two hours to go to his home village by bus There is a small bamboo forest at the entrance to the village They had a snack on the top of the mountain Liz had her parents take a lot of photos Answers : Học sinh ghi mẫu tự A, B, C, D vào ô trả lời II Circle the best option (A, B, C, D) to complete each sentence: (1.5 pts) She never lets you cook the meal, ? A didn‟t she B doesn‟t she C did she D does she Quang Binh province is famous _ its magnificent caves like Phong Nha Cave, Paradise Cave A of B for C on D as - Sue: “How can we improve our intonation?” – Jane: “ ” A May be in the near future B Reading and writing a lot of essays C Practice speaking with native speakers D Look it up in the dictionary Indian women usually wear on their important occasions A Sari B Kilt C Hanbox D Kimono , secondary students should wear uniform at school A In my opinion B According to me C In addition D A&B are correct 10 He he would go to Nha Trang the next day A told to us that B said us that C said that to us D told us that Answers : Học sinh ghi mẫu tự A, B, C, D vào ô trả lời _ _ _ _ 10 III Caution signs- warnings: (0.5pt) 11 The sign says: A You can catch and buy fish here B You are allowed to fish here C You mustn‟t go fishing here D This area is for selling fish 12 What does the sign say? A You should bring your pets into this place B You have to take your pets to the swimming pool C You are not permitted to bring your pets to the swimming pool D The owner of the pool has no pets Answers : Học sinh ghi mẫu tự A, B, C, D vào ô trả lời: 11 12 IV Choose the best answer to fill in the passage: (1.5pts) There are many (13) ways to improve your reading, writing, listening and speaking skills when you study another language It‟s easy to (14) a mistake when you write a letter or speak for the first time You can get a friend who (15) the language well and record them on your phone Then you can play it back at home and review (16) _ they pronounce different words Another tip many language teachers share is (17) things you use a lot, like your book or backpack This will help you when you try to translate English words into your own language (18) _ the future 13 A differ B difference C different D differently 14 A B make C cause D find 15 A says B tells C talks D speaks 16 A how B what C when D if 17 A label B to label C labeled D labeling 18 A in B on C for D with Answers : Học sinh ghi mẫu tự A, B, C, D vào ô trả lời 13 14 _ 15 16 17 18 _ V Read the passage carefully, then decide if the following sentences are True or False: (1.5pts) The Internet can be used for a variety of things Some of the things that you can via the Internet are E-mail, Access Information, Shopping, Online Chat, Downloading Software E-mail: E-mail is an online correspondence system With e-mail you can send and receive instant electronic messages, which works like writing letters Your messages are delivered instantly to people anywhere in the world, unlike traditional mail that takes a lot of time Access Information: The Internet is a virtual treasure trove of information Any kind of information on any topic under the sun is available on the Internet The “search engines” on the Internet can help you to find data on any subject that you need Shopping: Along with getting information on the Internet, you can also shop online There are many online stores and sites that can be used to look for products as well as buy them using your credit card You not need to leave your house and can all your shopping from the convenience of your home Online Chat: There are many “chat rooms” on the web that can be accessed to meet new people, make new friends, as well as to stay in touch with old friends Downloading software: This is one of the most happening and fun things to via the Internet You can download in numerable games, music, videos, and a host of other entertainment softwares from Internet, most of which are free Decide if these statements are True or False 19 The Internet is usually considered to be a great sources of information 20 It doesn‟t take a lot of time to send your electronic messages to the United States 21 You can buy some goods by credit card through the Internet 22 You can make friends on the Internet by going to the friend market Choose the word/ phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space: 23 The word “host” in the reading passage could be best replaced by which of the following? A a help B an owner C a good point D a number 24 The main idea of the passage is A the invention of the Internet B the way of accessing information B the advantages of the Internet D the ways of downloading Internet softwares Answers : Học sinh viết đầy đủ từ True False; A, B, C, or D (câu 23, 24) 19 20 21 22 23 _ 24 VI Write the correct form of the words given: (1.5pts) 25 What did the examiner ask you? (exact) 26 Libraries are helpful in _ children‟s love for books (develop) 27 In this job, experience counts for more than paper (qualify) 28 We had an picnic in Hoang Van Thu park last weekend .(enjoy) 29 The 30th SEA Games has attracted millions of worldwide (view) 30 He only gets a low salary because he is _ (experience) Answers : 25 _ 26 _ 27 28 _ 29 _ 30 VII Sentence rearrangement: (0.5pt) 31 to the west/ the city/ his home village is/ of/ about thirty kilometers/./ His _ 32 Many people think that / should leave/ at home/ school children/ their mobile phone/ / Many people _ VIII Sentence transformation: (2pts) 33 “It‟s very kind of you to help my son solve the problem, David.” Mrs Jane said Mrs Jane thanked 34 We can improve our English by practicing speaking every day If we _ 35 He likes this film a lot, so he has watched it many times Because 36 When did you start studying English? How long _ ... 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