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Đề số PART A: PHONETICS I Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest 1, A tidal B sight C mineral D describe A what B whom C where D which A worked B cleaned C stopped D watched II Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from that of the rest A prevent B protect C pollute D energy A information B pollution C solution D tradition PART B: GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY Question I Circle the best answer to complete the following sentences I suggest _ some money for poor children A raise B raising C to raise D raiseing She didn't work hard enough, she lost her job A so B but C and D although What if there were a serious nuclear accident ? A happens B will happen C happened D would happen Please phone this number for more _ A inform B informative C information D informatively Tom plays soccer very well , _? A does he B doesn't he C did he D didn't he Mary’s eyes are weak , she has to wear glasses A But B However C and D Therefore The car he has just bought is very expensive A which B who C whom D whose Family members _ live apart try to be together at Tet A.which B who C.whom D.whose 9.We are when the New Year's Eve is coming very near A.excitement B excitedly C excited D.exciting 10 _ I was really tired, I couldn’t sleep A Although B So C Therefore D However Question II.Give the correct forms of verbs in the following sentences (1 pt) My sister is interested in (read) …………… magazines I would answer the question immediately if I (know)…………… the key Trang usually ( look)……………… out of the window while the teacher is teaching They ( work) …………………… in this company for two years When I came yeterday , my car (repair)…………………… Question III.Give the correct forms of words in the following sentences Energy-saving bulbs make use of electricity (efficiency) The most earthquake in Japanese history occurred in 1923 (disaster) For many employees, job is more important than making money, (satisfy) People fled from the earthquake area in _ (terrify) Pompeii was completely destroyed in A.D.79 by an _of Mount Vesuvius, (erupt) PART C: READING Question I Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that fits each blank in the following passage ( 1pt) When you visit London, one of the first things you will see is Big Ben, the (1) clock which can be heard all over the world on the BBC If the Houses of Parliament hadn't burned down in 1834, the great clock would never have been erected Big Ben takes its (2) from Sir Benjamin Hall who was responsible for the making of the clock when the new Houses of Parliament were being built It is not only of immense size, (3) is extremely accurate as well Officials from Greenwich Observatory have the clock checked twice a day On the BBC, you can hear the clock when it is actually striking because microphones (4) to the clock tower Big Ben has rarely gone wrong Once, however, it failed to give the correct time A painter who had been working on the tower a pot of paint on one of the hands and slowed it (5) A famous B unknown C nice D beautiful A place B name C fame D time A but B however C and D so A connects B are connected C is connected D connect A down B up C with D time Question II Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D Scientists often divide resources into two groups: renewable and non– renewable When a resource is used, it takes some times to replace it If the resource can be replaced quickly and easily, it is called renewable If it cannot be replaced quickly and easily, it is non-renewable All fossil fuels are non-renewable resources Solar energy, air, and water are usually called renewable because there is an unlimited supply However, this definition may change if people are not careful with these resources The amount of solar energy that reaches the earth depends on the atmosphere If the atmosphere is polluted, the solar energy that reaches the earth may be dangerous If humans continue to pollute the air, it will not contain the correct amounts of these gases Many resources are limited and non- renewable, and many are in danger of pollution As a consequence, resources must be conserved and the environment protected Conservation must become an important part of everyone’s life How many kinds of resources are mentions in the passage? A B C d Non-renewable resources are those which _ A are unlimited B can be replaced quickly and easily C take millions of the years to replace D are used every day such as solar energy and water What will happen if the atmosphere is polluted? A The air won’t contain the correct amounts of natural gases B Life won’t continue as it does C Renewable resources will soon become non- renewable D All are correct The word conservation in the passage is opposite to A prevention B pollution C protection D preservation Why we have to conserve resources? A Because many resources are limited and non-renewable B Because conservation plays an important part in everyone’s life C To keep the air from being polluted D To make natural resources renewable Question III Read the passage and choose the best answer Today, computer companies sell many different programs for computers First, there are programs for doing math problems (1)………… , there are programs for scientific studies Third, some programs are like fancy typewriters They are often used by writers and business people Other (2)………… are made for courses in schools and universities And finally, there are programs for fun They include word games and puzzles for children and adults There are many wonderful new computer programs, but there are other reasons to like (3) ………… Some people like the way computers hum and sing when they (4)………… It is a happy sound, like the sounds of toy and childhood Computers also have lights and pretty pictures And computers even seem to have personalities That may sound strange, but computers seem to have feelings Sometimes they seem happy, sometimes they seem angry It is easy (5)………… they are like people A two B second C twice D double A programs B people C students D typewriters A programs B reasons C games D computers A work B.have worked C are working D worked A to think B thinking C for thinking D that thought PART D : WRITING Question I Rewrite the second sentence so that it has the same meaning The weather was bad, but we went to school on time => Although………… They last visited their home village five years ago => They haven’t They must complete this test on time => This test must “What kind of books you like best, Linda?” asked Peter => Peter asked Linda what I haven’t been to Bristol for three years =>The last time If she doesn’t work harder, she’ll lose her job =>Unless……………………………………… …………………………………………… We have never been here before =>This is the first …….……………………………………………………………………… “Don’t make so much noise, Phong”, said the teacher =>The teacher told…………………………………………………………………………… Watching movies, listening to music and reading books in English are the only effective ways to help improve my English level =>If I…………………………………………………………………………………….…… 10 The problem is so difficult that we cannot solve it ->The problem is too………………………………………………………………………… 11 You forgot to lock the front door last night, didn’t you? ->You didn’t…………………………………………………………………………………… 12 Nick told the stranger “If I were you, I wouldn’t write anything on the walls of the cavern” ->Nick suggested that ………………………… ……………………………………… … 13 Although his leg was broken, he managed to get out of the car ->In spite of…………………………………………………………………………….…… Question II Rewrite the second sentence so that it has the similar meaning to the first one, using the word given Do not change the word given , Going swimming in the river in the summer is interesting (It) ………………………………………………………………………………………………… Mary can’t apply for the scholarship because she doesn’t have an IELTS certificate (if) ………………………………………………………………………………………………… The film was so boring that I turned off the TV set and went to bed (such….that) ………………………………………………………………………………………………… Despite his hunger, he turned down on any food that his mom cooked (Although) ………………………………………………………………………………………………… My son was ill I had to take a day off to look after him (so) ………………………………………………………………………………………………… Staying at home is better than going out in this wet weather (Rather) ………………………………………………………………………………………………… If some one doesn’t put the coal in, the fire will go out (Unless) ………………………………………………………………………………………………… The furniture was so expensive that I didn’t buy it (Such… that) ………………………………………………………………………………………………… The end Đề số I Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest A jeans B caps C pants D shirts A cheerful B machine C chance D champion A deny B study C typical D pretty A meaning B reason C feature D pleasant A celebrated B captured C conserved D comprised II Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from that of the rest A vacancy B calculate C delicious D furniture A biology B comfortable C chemistry D company A textile B perfect C discuss D decade A mature B access C occur D extend A imperative B aviation C immediate D consolidate III Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in each sentence _Dan had a broken leg, he couldn’t play the last match A And B But C Although D Since Why don’t we invite some friends for dinner? A to B into C over D from We are talking about the writer latest book is one of the best-sellers this year A whose B whom C which D who 4 Teacher: “Carol, you’ve written a better essay this time.” Carol: _ A Writing? Why? B You’re welcome C What did you say? I’m so shy D Thank you It’s really encouraging After I had finished my degree, I worked the island of Truong Sa for two years A with B on C of D away ! A car is coming towards you A Put up B Look out C Take away D Get up Mount Pinatubo, which is a volcano in the Philippines, _in 1991 A flowed out B exploded C erupted D went off Some students _public buses for less exhaust fumes and less traffic jams A suggested us taking B suggested taking C suggested us should take D suggested us to take Tet is a festival which _sometime between late January and early February A falls B turns C reaches D holds 10 Susan: “I don’t think I can this.” Mother: “ ” A Oh, come on! Give it a try! B No, I hope not C Yeah It’s not easy D Sure, no way! IV Fill in each blank with one suitable word Use the word in the box night - at - from - play -until New Year is one of the most important festival in the United States On New Year’s Eve, most people go to the parties At twelve o’clock (1) _ night, everyone says “Happy New Year” and they wish their friends and relatives good luck New Year’s parties usually last a long (2) _ Many people don’t go home (3) _ next morning Another holiday, Halloween, is mainly for children On this holiday, children dress as witches, ghosts or others Most children go (4) _ house to house asking for candy or fruit If people at the house don’t give them candy, the children will (5) _a trick on them But this hardly ever happens Almost people give them candy or fruit V Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the passage Many teenagers spend a lot of time (1) _the Internet Ninety-nine percent of Vietnamese youth report using the Internet to some extent and almost (2) the Vietnamese students report using the Internet daily (3) _Vietnamese teenagers use the Internet extensively for school projects, the main activities of online teens are not information seeking for school assignments “Thanh Nien Daily” stated that the main activities of online teens are playing and (4) _music, sending and getting e-mail messages, and playing games These activities develop faster than using the Internet as an information (5) or for doing homework The use of the Internet for research and information seeking is a distant (6) _by teenagers A in B on C of D from A two B second C half D many A Since B However C Unless D Although A download B downloading C uploading D upload A resource B supply C source D store A last B habit C usage D advice VI Read the passage and choose the best answer An artist went to a beautiful part of a country for a holiday and stayed with a farmer Everyday he went out with his paints and his brushes and painted from morning to evening, and then when it got dark, he went back to the farm and had a good dinner before going to bed At the end of his holiday he wanted to pay the farmer, but the farmer said: "No, I not want money, but give me one of your pictures What is money? In a week it will all be finished, but your painting will be still here." The artist was very pleased and thanked the farmer for saying such kind of things The farmer still smiled and answer "It is not that I have a son in London He wants to become an artist When he comes here next month, I will show him your picture, and then he will not want to become an artist any more I think." Where did the artist spend his holiday? A In a beautiful country C With a farmer B On a farm D With his paints and brushes What did the farmer go out for? A He went out for his holiday D He preferred to have dinner in the open B He wanted to have sleep outdoor air C He went out for his paintings What did the farmer ask the artist t the end? A He asked for money D He asked the artist to teach him to be an B He asked for his wages artist C He asks for a picture Why was the artist pleased with the farmer's request? A Because he thought his pictures were so beautiful B Because he had so many kind of paintings C Because he would sell one of his pictures D Because the farmer had thanked him The farmer's son wouldn't want to become an artist any more A because he lived in London B because he had the artist's painting C because he had seen the artist's painting D when he come here VII Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence I saw your school’s advertisement in today’s of the Vietnamese News (edit) , the sky became very dark (Sudden) Schools look more colorful and when students wear casual clothes (live) According to tomorrow’s weather , Hanoi and areas to the north will be rainy (cast) 5.Personal information leaking is among that Internet users have to suffer (advantage) 6.To save natural resources, we should .bottles and cans (cycle) VIII Use the correct form or tense of the verb given in each sentence Just seeing Mr Bean’s face is enough to make me (laugh) He said he .me that list of addresses the week after (email) He wishes he could play football as well as his brother (do) 4.“Tuoi Tre” and “Thanh Nien” papers daily (publish) The weather is terrible today If the weather (be)……… good, I ( go) for a walk Yesterday, when we (visit)………………… them, they ( have)………… dinner I (write ) to my pen pal months ago, but I (not receive) …… his reply since then We would rather ( stay) at home than go out on rainy days I enjoy ( teach) , but I don't want (do) all my life 10 My house ( build)……………………………………… at present IX Rewrite the sentences so that they are nearest in meaning to the sentences printed before them They acknowledge Hue as the World’s Cultural Heritage → Hue Father advised me not to lose heart → Father told me “If I In few other books would one see this problem so well-explained → There aren’t Christopher Columbus discovered America → The explorer who He has never been late for work → Never…………………………………………………………………………………… X Rewrite the second sentence so that it has the similar meaning to the first one, using the word given Do not change the word given The man is my new boss He is talking to the lady over there (WHO) - The man ………………………………………………………………………………… “Does Mr Pike live here?” the postman asked the boy (THERE) - The postman ……………………………………….…………… …… … They will build a new school next month (BE) - A new school…………………………………………………… … ………………… Finding an apartment in a big city is not easy (FIND) - It is … The door was so heavy that the child could not push it open (FOR) The door was too Hết -Đề số A GRAMMAR- VOCABULARY- LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS I Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest A characters B headache C chemistry D machine A fear B dear C bear D hear A honest B honey C homeless D hope A plays B stops C roofs D books A missed B stopped C moved D washed II Choose the word whose main stress pattern is not the same as that of the others a industry b vehicle c erosion d energy a saucepan b migrant c pancake d typhoon III Choose the best option A, B, C or D to complete each sentence She didn't work hard enough, she lost her job A so B but C and D yet Their holiday was so that they did not want to go back to work A enjoy B enjoying C enjoyable D enjoyment I look forward meeting you soon A for B with C to D to He asked his son back as soon as possible A comes B to come C came D coming Marry would lend me some money if I her A ask B am asking C will ask D asked The prize to the team last week A was awarded B is awarded C awarded D award I've just my hair A to wash B washed C washing D wash English is the subject …………… I like best A who B whom C which D whose It's very nice you to say so A at B of C on D in 10 My father can't speak Chinese and A either can I B neither can't I C neither can I D I can't neither 11 Don't talk in class, you? The teacher is explaining the lesson A won't B don't C D will 12 Do you fancy basketball this morning? A playing B to play C played D play 13 If people see a UFO, it ………… be an aircraft or a meteor A should B might C will D can’t 14 Jack: “ I’ve got to go, Sarah So long.” “So long, Jack And ……………” A be careful B don’t hurry C take care D don’t take it 15 Mary: “ I’ve got an exam next week.” – Peter: “ ……… ” A Thank you B Same to you C See you D Good luck IV Give the correct form of the words in the brackets Fruit and vegetables are food (HEALTH) Alexander Graham Bell was a famous (INVENT) It is very to drive too fast (DANGER) The shoes were nice, but they were (COMFORT) The Internet is a very useful means of (COMMUNICATE) My friend has a big of stamps (COLLECT) Have you got a .hat than this one in the shop? (CHEAP) V Supply the correct form of the verbs At the moment, they (visit) Hue citadel Peter (not come) to the show on time yesterday because of the rain Mr Brown (work) in this company for 20 years so far My teacher suggested (go) .to the museum after the classes If I (be) you, I would attend this English course Some film stars often wear sunglasses to avoid (recognize) in public Hoa .(know) the answer , she would tell us immediately I am looking forward to (invite) to Lam’s birthday party next Sunday you (have) her phone number , would you let me know? B READING I Fill in each blank with one suitable word Use the word in the box who - enough - up - share - bring To many people, their friends are the most important in their life Really good friends always (1)……… joys and sorrows with you and never turn their backs on you Your best friend may be someone you have known all your life or someone you have grown (2) ………………with There are all sorts of things that can (3)……………about this special relationship It may be the result of enjoying the same activities and sharing experiences Most of us have met someone that we have immediately felt relaxed with as if we had known them for ages However, it really takes you years to get to know someone well (4)…………to consider your best friend To the majority of us, this is someone we trust completely and (5) ………… understands us better than anyone else It’s the person you can tell him or her your most intimate secrets II Read the following passage then choose the word A,B,C or D that best fits each of the blank spaces More and more young people are (1) voluntary work abroad The wild variety of jobs and destinations available is making it an increasingly attractive option for those who have just left school and have a year free before university Many choose to spend these twelve months working in poor countries There they will earn little (2) no money But they will be doing something useful - and enjoying the experience The work may (3) of helping the local communities, for example by helping to build new road or provide water supplies to isolated rural villages Other projects may concentrate more on conservation or environmental protection (4) kind of job it is, it is certain to be (5) and worthwhile, and an experience that will never be forgotten A doing B making C taking D getting A with B but C or D and A consist B include C contain D involve A Any B What C However D Whatever A challenging B dangerous C difficult D attracted III Read the passage and choose the best answer More than two hundreds years ago, the term “environmental pollution” was quite strange to people They lived healthy, drank pure water, and breathed fresh air Nowadays, the situation is quite different People all over the world are worried about things that are happening to the environment Actually it is man that is destroying the surroundings with many kinds of wastes Everybody knows that motorbikes and cars emit dangerous gases that cause poisonous air and cancer, but no one wants to travel on foot or by bicycle Manufactures know that wastes from factories make water and soil polluted, but they not want to spend a lot of their money on treating the wastes safely Scattering rubbish is bad for our health, but no one wants to spend time burying it Is it worth talking a lot about pollution? More than two hundred years ago _ A The environment was polluted as much as it is today B Air was polluted badly C People knew nothing about environmental pollution D People was faced with pollution In former days, people A led a healthy life B lived in the polluted environment C were worried about pollution D drank contaminated water Nowadays, many people are concerned about _ A the destruction of the poisonous air B the polluted water C the wastes from the factories D the pollution of the environment Everybody knows that cars emit dangerous gases A so they not travel by car B so they prefer travelling by bicycle C but they still prefer traveling by car D and they enjoy traveling on foot Factory owners _ A know nothing about pollution B have no awareness of pollution C treat wastes from their factories safely D not want to spend money on treating the wastes safely C WRITING: I Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it It’s a pity I don’t know her phone number I wish …………………….… …… “ I am leaving for Thailand tomorrow” Lan said ……………………… …………… The last time I did gardening was three months ago I haven’t …………………… ………… Minh spends two hours surfing the net every day It takes …………………… .……… I don’t like sports, so I never go to the stadium Because …………… .…………… X Rewrite the second sentence so that it has the similar meaning to the first one, using the word given Do not change the word given They like to play badminton than to watch TV after school (prefer) They _ Minh is my best friend He always encourages me to give up smoking (who) Minh, _ It’s the most beautiful watch I have ever seen (such) I have _ Don’t forget to see the Opera House when you are in Sydney (miss) Don’t Kien is not old enough to drive a motorbike (too) Kien is 10 Đề số I Choose one word whose underlined part is pronounced differently: A different B world C practiced D disaster A pollute B receipt C species D accept A clear B bear C hear D near II Choose one word whose stress pattern is different: A promote B attract C trophy D compete A develope B introduce C discover D Prepare III Choose the word/ phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space in each sentence 1.- “Do you like watching the news, Thang?” – “ _ It’s very informative.” A Yes, I B Not really C No, I don’t D Quite the opposite Plastic bags seem good for carrying things _, people carelessly throw them away after use A Because B However C Although D Therefore An anthem is a song which is sung _ special occasions A of B at C on D in It was the world’s volcanic eruption in more than 50 years A large B larger C the largest D largest The 2014 UN Day of Vesak attracted thousands of Buddhists from nearly 100 countries the world A on B at C around D above In the afternoon, when Tam _ his homework, he helps Mr Brown on the farm A takes B completes C does D makes Mr.Bao said , “I am so of having been a Dien Bien Phu soldier.” A interested B excited C proud D keen They _ go fishing offshore if they had a bigger boat A can B may C could D will “To the me to love this country.” A person teaches B man that teach C one who teaches D who teaching 10 – “ _” - “But Grandma, the forecast says it’ll be sunny.” A Remember the new words by heart B Let’s eat out C Let me go shopping D Don’t forget to bring along a raincoat IV Read the passage then choose the best answer Music influences people in different ways or the same person differently at different times Music may seem to influence people differently That is because people can react differently to the music We are able to apply a choosing process to the music we hear If someone hates jazz, then a jazz piece with a positive effect will probably not make him feel good A happy song might appear to make an angry person angrier, yet it is not the music itself that is creating the anger; rather it is the positive effect of the music The angry person does not want to accept the song's happy feeling: it points out his already existing anger, and makes that anger come to the surface When a piece of music is played and we are listening to it, our body, mind, and feelings are being affected The musicians of ancient 11 cultures such as China, India, Turkey and Greece understood the effects of music In fact, Pathagoras, in ancient Greece, introduced a whole science that concerned them Because the musicians of these ancient cultures understood these effects, they created music that was positive, uplifting, and beneficial Once the effects of music are better understood, the next step is to gain a better understanding of the music around us, and what effect it is actually having The text is about _ A The science of music B Understanding music C The effects of music on human feelings D Music and an angry person Music _ A cannot be chosen B affects everybody in the same way C affects us in different ways D never make us angry According to the text, _ A Everybody likes jazz B Jazz always makes us feel better C No one likes jazz D a very angry person sometimes not accept music In ancient cultures, there used to be a science that concerned the effects of music in _ A China B India C Turkey D Greece The word "Once" has a close meaning to _ A on time B when C because D if V Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage If you ask me about the person who has the most influence on my life, I must (1) you it is my father You ask me what I think about my father Great! great! My father is the best person in the world Do you know what I (2) _ ? He is a considerate and generous man who is loved not only by his family (3) by all his friends His great sense of humor (4) _ him from others To his colleagues, he is a (5) _ man who is always helpful and creative in his job In a word, my father’s terrific! I’m so happy to have him as a friend, an advisor, and (6) _ a father I love him so much Happy Father’s Day, Daddy! A speak B say C tell D talk A suppose B expect C believe D mean A but also B and also C but as well D and neither A amuses B takes C prevents D distinguishes A hard-work B working- hard C hard-working D work-hard A besides B almost C above all D at least VI Fill in each blank with one suitable word Use the word in the box improvement - becomes - connected - with - total People enjoy living in large cities But cities have problems One problem is that they frequently grow very rapidly Transportation (1) _ complicated There are a lot of cars, buses and bicycles As a result, people are trying to improve the big cities, and they are also planning for new cities Plan A is a large city (2) _ smaller cities around it 12 There is an open land with trees, fields, and lakes between the large city and smaller cities Each small city is (3) _ It has offices, schools, hospitals, and places of entertainment In Plan B the cities are (4) _by a road In Plan c, the cities are in rings around the central city and all of them are connected to each other The goal of all these plans is to limit the (5) _of the large city VII Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence The drivers have left lots of garbage on the ground after their _ (refresh) One of the things that make our country is the East Sea (beauty) The were disappointed that people had spoiled the area (environmental) That industrial country is seeking and exploiting resources to satisfy its demand (nature) To attend the course, you first need to pass our Vietnamese test (speaking) The fishing boat was _ damaged in the storm (bad) VIII Use the correct tense or form of the verb given in each sentences If the weather (be) bad tomorrow, we will not go camping You should take part in (collect) used paper and cans for recycling No one (provide) picnic lunches for us yet I can also(communicate) with my friends by means of e-mails What you (do) ……………………… If you had a lot of money? Did you advise Jane (join) …………………… in the Vietnamese speaking contest? Who (carry) …………………… your bag when you climb Mount Phanxipang? In Viet Nam, it (not snow) ……………… in winter except for Sa Pa and Lang Son We (always/ make) …………………… to work hard by our parents 10 Their grandparents prefer (watch) .…………… basketball to playing it 11 My friends (wait) .…………………… for me when I got to the stadium 12 Nothing (do) …………………… since he moved here 13 To avoid (attack) …………………… again, the millionaire hired some guards IX Rewrite each of the following sentences in another way so that it means almost the same as the sentence printed before it It’s a pity I don’t have more time for my hobby ->I wish Why don’t you make posters on energy saving? ->I suggest that you “We are keen on setting out to sea again,” said the fishermen ->The fishermen said that They began using that computer three months ago ->That computer has I fell asleep because the film was boring -> The film was so X Rewrite the second sentence so that it has the similar meaning to the first one, using the word given Do not change the word given I don’t find it difficult to get up early in the morning (USED) 13 => I am used They have given me two interesting books (BEEN) => I …………………………………………………… We were late for school because of the heavy rain (RAINED) ->Because it My mother used to make us clean the house (MADE) ->We used 5."I'm working in a restaurant, and don't care much for it." she said (WAS) ->She said Đề số 10 PART A: PHONETICS Choose a word in each line whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other three A lift B highlands C tidal D typhoon A student B study C studio D stupid A dictation B question C foundation D action Choose the word with the stress pattern different from that of the other three words in each question A city B typhoon C forecast D kitchen A example B amazing C expensive D excellent PART B: LEXICAL AND GRAMMAR Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence Identify your answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet Marry: You look nice today I like your new dress? - Laura: _ A I feel interesting to hear that B Shall I? Thanks C Oh, well done D It’s nice of you to say so he has a lot of money, he leads an unhappy family life A Since B Although C Because D However What should we to reduce the level of environmental ? A pollution B pollute C polluted D polluting I _ John since he moved to our neighborhood A knew B has known C have known D know 10.Joe has three sisters He wishes he _ a brother A have B will have C has D had 11.They tell me about the film _ on TV last week A which they watched B which they watched it C whom they watched D when they watched 12.The doctor _me not to stay up too late at night A advised B suggested C insisted D Forced 13.If I were a flower, I _a sunflower A would be B were C will be D was 14 14.“Who is Mr Madely?” “ I have no idea I’ve never heard him” A about B from C after D of 15 His house looks very large and beautiful It is _house A a seven-room B a seven-rooms C seven room D seven rooms Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in the brackets 21.We _ on a picnic last Sunday (go) 22 He _ in a library now (read) 23 My father _in this factory since 2002.(work) 24 I often _ tea in the morning (drink) 25 If I were you, I _harder.(learn) Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in the brackets 26 My brother speaks English _(fluent) 27 The designers have taken _ from Vietnam’s ethnic minorities.( inspire) 28 Her clothes look very modern and _( fashion) 29 The teacher stressed the of careful preparation.( important) 30 Bui Anh Tuan is for singing the song “ Noi tinh yeu bat dau” (fame) PART C: READING Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each question People have been hunting whales for at least a thousand years, and there were no real problems until 20th century What happened was that fishing technology became much more efficient and the ships were much faster, so more and more whales were caught In the 1960s the main whaling countries were killing more than sixty thousand whales a year, and everyone began to realize that something had to be done It was environmental groups like Greenpeace that really made things change They set out to make people aware of the fact that whales were fast becoming extinct But even now we don’t know if all this interest has become too late Let’s take the great blue whale for example, which at thirty to forty metres long is the biggest animal there has ever been – now there are perhaps about two thousand or so left In fact they have been protected for quite a long time, but there is no sign that the population is growing 31.How long have people been hunting whales? A since the 1960s B for over 1,000 years C for nearly 200 years D since the 20th century 32.The 20th century has brought many dangers to whales due to _ A faster ships B longer nets C both A and D D improved methods of technology 33.Which of the following statements is NOT true about blue whale? A Their population is growing fast B They have been protected for quite a long time C They are the biggest animal on the earth D They can grow up to forty meters long 34.Appropriately how many blue whales are there on the earth now? A 30,000 B 60,000 C 40,000 D 2,000 15 35.What makes people aware of the fact that whales were fast becoming extinct? A International agreement B Main whaling countries C Greenpeace D Environmental groups Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each question On January 17th 1995, a strong earthquake (36) _below Awaji Island across the bay from Kobe It was the most deadly earthquake to hit Japan since 1923 The quake (37) _buildings and bridges to collapse and fires (38) _out throughout the city In all, about 5000 people died and more than 21,000 people were injured (39) _than 30,000 buildings were damaged by the quake and resulting fires, and hundreds of thousands were left (40) _ 36.A strike B struck C has struck D strikes 37.A made B helped C caused D had 38.A broke B found C caught D take 39.A Much B Many C More D Most 40.A homeless B homlessly C home D house Fill in each blank with one suitable word Use the word in the box polluted - provide - across - benefits - almost Rivers are one of the world’s most important natural resources Many cities are on large rivers and (41) _ every country has at least one river that plays an important part in the lives of its people Besides transportation, rivers (42) food, water for crops, water to drink, and opportunities for recreation for people who live along their banks And in order to get water for crops, engineers sometimes build a dam (43) _ a river and let the water become a lake behind the dam Then people can use water not only to irrigate but also to make electricity for homes and industries However, the water often becomes (44) when cities on river banks grow in size and the number of industries increases We are learning that it is necessary to keep river clean if we want to enjoy the (45) of the natural resources PART D: WRITING Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one 46 I began studying this lesson a week ago =>I have 47 It was raining, so we decided to postpone our camping => Because 48.“Can you speak English fluently?” She asked me => She asked me 49.Why don’t you collect garbage around the school yard? =>I suggest that 50 An was sick, but he finished his homework =>Although 51.The woman taught us Music she is standing next to the door =>The woman who 16 Extra-exercise Ex1 Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions Football, or soccer in the U.S, dates back to 2500 B.C with the Chinese game of tsu chu The sport we know today originated from Britain Today, more than 120 million players over the globe participate in the game, making soccer the world’s sport So, why is soccer so popular? Maybe it’s the feeling that the team on the field is your team; their win is your victory, and their loss is your defeat Or maybe it is the game’s international quality In countries like France England, Spain Brazil, major teams have players from many different nations, and these clubs now have fans all over the world Or perhaps it’s the promise of great wealth A number of professional soccer players, including Cameroon’s Samuel Bto o and Portugal's Cristiano Rolnado come from poor families Today, both of these players make millions of euros every year However, ultimately, the main reason for its universal appeal may be this It’s a simple game It can be played anywhere with anything - a ball, a can or even some bags tied together And anyone can play it In the mid-1800s, European colonists brought the game to Africa, Early matches were first played in the South African cities of Cape Town in 1862: Today, some of the game’s best players come from African nations and all over the continent, thousands of soccer academies now recruit boys from poorer cities and towns to play the game, l heir dream is to join a national team or one of the big clubs in Europe someday For some, the dream comes true, but for most, it doesn’t What is the main topic of the passage? A I low African soccer began B The history' of soccer C The popularity of soccer D Soccer clubs According to the passage, where did the sport football or soccer that we know today originate from? A Britain B America C Portugal D China In the second paragraph, which of these is NOT given as a possible reason for soccer's popularity? A The possibility of earning more money B The number of soccer games shown on TV C Well-known players from many different countries D The team spirit among players What does the author mean by "It's a simple game." in paragraph 3? A The rules are not difficult for people to understand B You can play it anywhere with anything C 'There are many local versions of soccer D You need to have the ability to play football well What does the word “some” in the last sentence of the paragraph to refer? A cities and towns B poor boys C national teams D big clubs 17 Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the options that best completes each of the following exchanges Lee: “How about giving me a hand?” Jack: “ ” A Not yet B I promise C Sure, I’m glad to help you D You’re welcome Kate: “ ” Mary: “Don’t worry about it” A Thank you for inviting me B Sorry for coming late C Could you me a favor? D Do you need any help? Tom: “Where can we meet for dinner?” Jane: “ ” A At this time tomorrow B I know C It’s up to you D I not to meet you Nick: “Let’s go to school by bike instead of motorbike!” Mike: “ ” A Good idea B No, I don’t C Why’s that? D I need it Ex2 Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence 10 Let’s take this road It is way to the city A shorter B short C the shortest D a shortest 11 She isn’t very on going to Spain again this summer vacation A loud B keen C eager D interested 12 This is the first time I this film A saw B see C seen D am seeing 13 Television became popular the 1950s A in B for C since D on 14 Most students to talk to foreigners for the first time A have difficulty B find difficult C have it difficulty D find it difficult 15 We suggested poor children in our neighborhood this summer A to teach B taught C teaching D teach 16 lie will fail his exam he works harder A when B unless C if D while 17 my friend was busy, he joined my party last night A Since B Although C Despite D Because 18 The children were because their mother was coming back home A excited B excitement C excitedly D exciting 19 Ha Noi is a very beautiful city which is in North of Viet Nam A an B a C ɸ D the 20 Your father was always smoking, ? A was he B did he C didn't he D wasn’t he 21 Make that you turn off all the lights before leaving the room 18 A mistakes B sure C up D thing 22 turning down your stereo a bit? I’m learning my lesson A Would you B Would you like C Would you mind D Would you please 23 After search, the missing girl was found alive and well at a friend’s house A a three-hours B a three hour C three-hours D a three-hour 24 Mai speaks English , so she always get the first prize in the English – speaking contest A fluency B fluently C fluence D more fluent 25 “ does it take you to get to school every day?" - "About fifteen minutes." A How many B How long C How often D How far 26.I wish he more time now to help you with your lesson A had had B would have C had D have 27 My father asked me about the film A what I think B what C what I thought D what did I think 28 Your car is so dirty You should have it more often A washed B to be washed C be washed D wash Ex3 Choose a word in each line whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other three 29 A push B lunch C fun D much 30 A guess B large C game D give 31 A oranges B brushes C catches D kites Ex4 Choose the word with the stress pattern different from that of the other three words in each question 32 A famous B lucky C agree D father 33 A festival B holiday C.gardener D prediction Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks CULTURE SHOCK Many people dream of living in a foreign country It can be an amazing experience for those (34) are willing to settle down in a new place (35) , there's one potential problem you should be aware of: culture shock Culture shock is the feeling we get from living in a place that is so different to where we grew up that we are not sure how to deal with it Societies are (36) in many different ways Customs and traditions can be very different and that can sometimes make it difficult to get on with (37) people who might not approve of things you and might object to things you say You might be banned from doing things in another country that are perfectly legal in your own (38) example, in Singapore people can be forced to pay a large fine just for dropping rubbish Eventually, though, most people who live abroad fall in love with their adopted country and learn to accept its differences 34 A who B whose C which D What 35 A Although B Therefore C Moreover D However 19 36 A organized B organize C organization D organizing Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one 37 A local B foreign C overseas D strange 38 A From B By C With D For _ Hết _ I Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one I haven’t seen him for two years The last time 1.Theboy went to school late because of the traffic jam The traffic jam prevented It is very difficult to get rid of a bad habit Getting _ Despite the heavy rain, he went on a camping tour with his friends last weekend Although They were repairing the machine when the accident happened The machine _ The news was so shocking that no one could believe it It was II Rewrite the second sentence so that it has the similar meaning to the first one, using the word given Do not change the word given Normally, I have a ten-minute journey to school (ME) Normally, 1.My father enjoys reading newspapers every morning (IN) 2.Hanoi is not as exciting as Ho Chi Minh City (MORE) 3.I won’t finish the work by deadline without your help (UNLESS) 4.Mr.Phong hopes that his son will be successful in the interview (WISHES) 5.“Don’t tell anyone about the incident!” she said to me (ASKED) Cho dạng đúng của từ ngoặc để hoàn chỉnh câu We use solar energy for our life (DAY) Typhoon, hurricane, and cyclone are different words for the same disaster (NATURE) The Internet has helped students study more _ (EFFECTIVE) You are invited to view one of our autumn _ (COLLECT) Covid-19 has had _ consequences for the economy (DISASTER) 20 ... receive) …… his reply since then We would rather ( stay) at home than go out on rainy days I enjoy ( teach) , but I don''t want (do) all my life 10 My house ( build)……………………………………… at present... The weather is terrible today If the weather (be)……… good, I ( go) for a walk Yesterday, when we (visit)………………… them, they ( have)………… dinner I (write ) to my pen pal months ago, but I (not... life, I must (1 ) you it is my father You ask me what I think about my father Great! great! My father is the best person in the world Do you know what I (2 ) _ ? He is a considerate and generous