1 ĐỀ SỐ 1 A GRAMMAR VOCABUALRY & LANGUAGE FUNCTION I Choose the best answer among A, B, C or D to complete the sentences (2,0 pts) 1 If you get up early, you late A weren''''t B wouldn''''t be C aren''''t D wo[.]
ĐỀ SỐ A GRAMMAR - VOCABUALRY & LANGUAGE FUNCTION I Choose the best answer among A, B, C or D to complete the sentences (2,0 pts) If you get up early, you _ late A weren't B wouldn't be C aren't D won't be That scientist never went to the party, _? A did he B did they C didn’t he D does he People in Israel are going to celebrate their festival is called Passover A whom B who C which D where Honda motorbikes in Viet Nam A produce B will produce C are produced D produced Because plastic bags are very hard to , they will cause pollution A dissolve B wrap C tear D collect My brother waited for her from p.m _ p.m A till B between C at D in Did Peter use to swimming every Friday when he was a student? A went B goes C going D go The workers in that company for five years A has worked B have worked C worked D are working Lan is very tired , she has to finish her work before going to bed A However B Although C So D Therefore 10 The of the volcano was a terrible disaster A movement B cyclone C eruption D shift 11. _ it was so cold, he went out without the coat A If B Although C Since D However 12 Ann suggested _ at home at Christmas for a change A stay B to stay C staying D stayed 13 _ the stove when you have finished cooking A Put off B Put out C Put on D Put up with 14 Coal _ very widely as a source of energy until the 19th century A not used B did not use C not using D was not used 15 Doctors _ a cure to AIDS yet A have found B found C haven't found D hasn't found 16 Nobody is interested in that film so much, _? A are they C aren’t they C is it D isn’t it 17 His father always drives , so he has never had any accidents A careful B carefully C carelessly D.careness 18 Jean cloth _from cotton in the 18th century A made B is made C was made D.makes 19 He suggested _ a taxi to be sure of getting there on time A to take B take C taking D.to taking 20 Minh asked me what he _do A had to B will C can D must II Choose the underlined part (marked A, B, C or D) that needs correction 21 It was important that we should be on time at the meeting tonight A B C D 22 Nam is tallest student in his class A B C D 23 People who exercise frequently have greater physical endurance than those who doesn’t A B C D 24 It was such a terrible fire that the whole building were destroyed A B C D 25 They suggested ban the sale of alcohol at football matches A B C D B LANGUAGE FUNCTION I Choose the best answer (1,0pt) 26 A: Would you like to have lunch with us? B: _ A Yes, I would B No, I wouldn’t like C Yes, I’d love to D Yes, I wouldn’t 27 You can’t possibly it for later this afternoon, can you? A I’m sorry It is impossible to finish the job B If you want me to it later C No, sorry Tomorrow morning is the earliest we can manage D Yes, I can 28 Luyen: Why don’t we go for a picnic this weekend? Thang: _ A What you suggest? B Yes, please C That’s a good idea D Go ahead 29 Minh: Congratulations on your passing the examination Viet: _ A You’re welcome B That’s very kind of you C No, thanks D Yes ,please 30 ‘I passed the TOEFL test, Mom.’ ‘ .’ a Well done b All right c Good luck d Thanks you C READING I- Read the following passage and choose the best answers(1pt) English is a very useful language If we (1) English, we can go to any countries we like We will not find it hard to make people understand (2) _ we want to say English also helps us to learn all kinds of(3) Hundreds of books are (4) in English everyday in (5) countries English has also helped to spread ideas and knowledge to all corners of the world Therefore, the English language has helped to spread better understanding and friendship among the countries of the world A to know B know C knew D known A what B where C when D how A subjects B things C ideas D plans A write B wrote C written D writing A much B lot of C many D a lots of II Read the passage carefully then choose the correct answer A, B or C for each question below.(1,0pt) People in my city love good food and they often eat three meals a day- breakfast, lunch, and dinner At about six thirty in the morning, they usually have a light breakfast with a bowl of or eel soup with some slices of toast Sometimes, they have a bowl of instant noodles or a plate of xoi(sticky rice) before going to work Lunch often starts at about 11.30, and most of them have lunch at home They often have rice, fish, meat, and vegetables for lunch Dinner often starts at about 7.00 in the evening It is the main meal of the day People in my city often have rice with a lot fresh vegetables and a lot of seafood or various kind of meat I think food in my city is wonderful 36.How many meals people in Minh’s city often eat a day? A Two B Three C Four 37.What time they usually have breakfast? A At 6.30 B At 6.15 C At 7.00 38.What they have for lunch? A.Rice, meat and vegetable B Rice, fish and vegetable C Rice, fish, meat, and vegetables 39.What they have for dinner? A.The main meal B Rice with a lot fresh vegetables and a lot of seafood or various kind of meat C Rice with a lot fresh vegetables 40.What you think about food in your city? A wonderful B Sour C Spicy C WRITING I.Choose the best sentence that has the closest meaning to the one provided (1,0 pt) 41 “I am taking my driving test tomorrow.” he said A He said that he is taking my driving test the next day B He said that he was taking my driving test tomorrow C He said that he was taking my driving test the following day 42 I bought the desk last year The desk has been broken A The desk I bought last year has been broken B The desk has been broken which I bought last year C The desk I bought it last year has been broken 43 “Where will you go this Saturday, Nga?” the little boy asked A The little boy asked Nga where she will go this Saturday B The little boy asked Nga where she will go that Saturday C The little boy asked Nga where she would go that Saturday 44 They will build a hospital in this area A A new hospital will be built in this area B, A new hospital will be builded in this area C A new hospital will be builded in this area 45 She last ate this kind of food when she was in Ho Chi Minh city A She hasn’t eaten this kind of food when she was in Ho Chi Minh city B She hasn’t eaten this kind of food since she was in Ho Chi Minh city C She hasn’t ate this kind of food since she was in Ho Chi Minh city II Choose the best answer from the suggested words(1,0 pt) 46.I/suggest/collect/some money C.I suggest to collect some money A I suggest collect some money B.I suggest to collecting some money D.I suggest collecting some money 47.Two days ago/I decide/do/my washing A Two days ago I decided to my washing B Two days ago I decide to my washing C Two days ago I decide doing my washing D Two days ago I decide to doing my washing 48.I/look forward/receive/reply A I look forward to receive your reply C I look forward receive your reply D.I look forward to receive your reply B I look forward to receiving your reply 49.If/ he/study/hard,/he/pass/exam A If he study hard , he will pass the exam C If he studies hard , he will pass the exam B If he study hard , he pass the exam D If he study hard , he doesn’t pass the exam 50.I/wish/you/visit/me/now A I wish you visit me now C I wish you visited me now B I wish you will visit me now D I wish you will visit me now The end _ ĐÁP ÁN ĐỀ SỐ A VOCABULARY + GRAMMAR I Choose the best option A, B, or C to complete the sentences.(20x0.2=4pts) 1.C 6.B 11.A 16.B 2.D 7.A 12.A 17.B 3B 8.A 13.C 18.C 4.B 9.D 14.C 19.A 5.A 10.B 15.B 20.C II.Choosethe underlined wordor phrase (A,B,C or D) that needs correcting.(5x0.2=1,0 pt) 21.D 22.C 23.B 24.A 25.C B./LANGUAGE FUNCTION I Choose the best answer (5x 0.2=1.0pt) 26.B 27.A 28.A 29.C 30.A C READING I Read the passage Choose the option A, B or C that best fits each gap (5x0.2=1,0 pt) 31.B 32 C 33.B 34.C 35.B II Read the passage carefully then choose the correct answer A, B or C for each question below (5x0.2=1,0 pt) 36.B 37.C 38.A 39.B 40.B D WRITING I.Choose the best sentence that has the closest meaning to the one provided.( 5x0.2=1,0 pt) 41.C 42.C 43.C 44.C 45.A II Choose the best answer from the suggested words(5x0.2=1,0 pt) 46.C 47.A 48.B 49.C 50.D the end ĐỀ - ĐÁP ÁN ĐỀ SỐ A VOCABULARY + GRAMMAR + LANGUAGE FUNCTION (60 pts) I Choose the best option A, B, or C to complete the sentences (40 pts) 1.Ba wishes he have a new bicycle A may B will C can D could I'd love to play tennis with you I have to my homework now A or B but C and D because 3.This watch is a gift was given to me by my brother A When B who C which D Whom Duong suggested to the exhibition Viet Nam: Then and Now, and we all agreed A to go B going C us to go D us going 5.Children in large families learn how to get with other people A along B away C across If you come to England, you must get used on the left A driving B to driving C to drive D through D driven They haven’t seen each other Christmas A since B for C from D at Peter felt because of his good result A unhappy B happiness C happily D happy Mr Jones enjoys the Internet in his free time A to surf B surf C surfing D surf 10 I have waited for him for over half an hour but he hasn't turned yet A off B down C over D.up 11.It _ that Po Nagar Cham Towers were built in the 8th century A considered B was considered C has considered D considers 12 He asked me A what is my phone number B what my phone number is C what was my phone number D what my phone number was 13 Life in Ho Chi Minh City is than we thought at first A far the busier B the more busier C much more busy D much busier 14 My family decided to DaLat for summer vacation last year A- take B- took C- to take D- taken 15 Tung’s never seen Titanic, ? A has he B hasn’t he C is he D isn’t he 16 They are going to spend their holiday _ rural France A relaxing B exploring C reserving D searching 17 The children were acting _ the story of the birth of Jesus A out B on C down D at 18 If you your best, you will pass the exam A will try B try C tried D are trying 19 Mary is very tired , she has to finish her work before going to bed A So B Although C However D Therefore 20 Mrs Thomson asked her son where _ the next day A will he go B he will go C he would go D he would go II Choose the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting (10 pts) 21 This is the first time I tried this kind of cake A B C D 22 My father asked us not to spending too much time playing computer games A B C D 23 These products are quite expensive So, people still buy them A B C D 24 Mr Nam said that he would visit Singapore next year A B C D 25 If you won’t study hard, you’ll fail the final exam A B C D III Mark the letter A B, C, or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges (10 pts) 26 Amelia: “Would you like some orange juice, Mary?” - Mary: “ ” A Yes, please B I’m very thirsty C Yes, I would D Yes, I 27 Jean: “May I speak to the manager, please?” - Helen: “ .” A well done B Yes, I’d love to C Certainly D May not 28 – “Don’t make any mistakes!” – “ _” A give it to me B Sure, I will C Don’t mention it D Do it yourself 29 – “How about driving to the countryside this Sunday?” – “ ” A That's a good idea B That's my pleasure C Yes, I am driving D Never mind 30 “Can I try your new camera?” – “ ” A I’m sorry, I can’t Let’s go now B I’m sorry I’m home late C Sure I’d love to Sure D But please be careful with it B READING (20 pts) I Read the text carefully, and then choose the most suitable answers (A, B, C or D) (10 pts) Living in a city has a number of drawbacks Firstly, there is the problem of traffic (31) and traffic accidents The increase in population and the increasing number of vehicles have (32)_ many accidents to happen every day Secondly, air pollution (33) .affects people’s health, and is also has a bad (34) on the environment More and more city dwellers suffer from coughing or breathing problems Thirdly, the city is noisy, even at night Noise pollution comes from the traffic and from construction sites Buildings are always being knocked down and rebuilt These factors contribute to making city life (35) difficult for its residents 31 A calm B jams C light D legacy 32 A caused B made C done D got 33 A actively B negatively C positively D weakly 34 A pressure B consequence C influence D result 35 A mostly B very C much D more II Read the passage Choose the option A, B or C that best fits each gap (10 pts) Why did English become the international language? In the middle of the nineteenth century, French was the international language Then British became very powerful in the world England started colonies in North America and India in the seventeenth century By 1900, England also had colonies in other parts of Asia, Africa and South Pacific The people in the colonies had to use English Slowly it became more important than French internationally After the Second World War, the United States became very powerful, and even more people began to learn English English is the native or official language on one-fifth of the land areas of 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 More people study English than any other languages In many countries, the textbooks in universities are in English Many university classes are taught in English even though the native language is not English English is the language of international communication It is the language of international business, research and science More than three-fourth of the world's mail is written in English More than three-fifth of the world's radio stations use English Most other languages have borrowed many English words 36 Which language was the international language in the middle of the nineteenth century? A English B French C Chinese D Japanese 37 Since when has English been spoken in Asia, Africa and South Pacific? A the nineteenth century B 1900 C the Second World War D 1800 38 Where is English used as the native language? A New Zealand B India C South Africa D North America 39 In which language are many university classes in Malaysia is taught? A Japanese B French C Chinese D English 40 How many percentage of the world's letters are written in English? A More than 50 percent B More than 60 percent C More than 75 percent D B More than 80 percent C WRITING (20 pts) I Choose the best sentence that has the closest meaning to the one provided (10 pts) 41 Although he took a taxi, Bill still arrived late for the concert A Bill arrived late for the concert because he takes a taxi B Bill arrived late for the concert because of the taxi C In spite of taking a taxi, Bill arrived late for the concert D Although Bill took a taxi he can’t come to the concert on time 42 I wanted to see the man He owned the restaurant A I wanted to see the man, who owned the restaurant B I wanted to see the man who owned the restaurant C I wanted to see the man, whom owned the restaurant D I wanted to see the man whom owned the restaurant 43 "Why didn 't you follow my advice?" he said A He asked me to follow his advice B He asked me not to follow his advice C He asked me why I did follow his advice D He asked me why I hadn't followed his advice 44 My classmate gave this book to me yesterday A My classmate was given this book by me yesterday B This book was given to me by my classmate yesterday C This book was given my classmate by me yesterday D This book was given to my classmate by me yesterday 45 I started working here in 2000 A I have worked here since 2000 B I haven't worked here since 2000 C I have started work here since 2000 D I have started working here since 2000 II Choose the best sentence written from the cues given (10 pts) 46 If/ he/study/hard,/he/pass/exam A If he study hard , he will pass the exam C If he studies hard , he will pass the exam B If he study hard , he pass the exam D If he study hard , he doesn’t pass the exam 47.I/wish/my penpal /visit /me/ someday A I wish my penpal visit me someday B I wish my penpal will visit me someday C I wish my penpal visited me someday D I wish my penpal would visit me someday 48 / new bridge/ have just/ built/ this area A A new bridge has just been built in this area B A new bridge have just been built in this area C A new bridge has built in this area D A new bridge has been just built this area 49 Although Mr Thomson / old, he / run/ miles every morning A Although Mr Thomson was old, he runs miles every morning B Although Mr Thomson is old, he runs miles every morning C Although Mr Thomson is old, he run miles every morning D Although Mr Thomson is old, he ran miles every morning$ 50.After / fight/ the fire / 12 hours, the firemen succeeded/ putting it out A After fighting the fire for 12 hours, the firemen succeeded in putting it out B After fight the fire for12 hours, the firemen succeeded in putting it out C After fight the fire for 12 hours, the firemen succeeded on putting it out D After fighting the fire for 12 hours, the firemen succeeded at putting it out The end _ ĐỀ SỐ I MULTIPLE CHOICE: ( points) Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions from to 20 Question 1: _ I was talking to my teacher, my friends were waiting outside the classroom A In order that B While C Although D So that Question 2: He rarely goes fishing, _? A doesn’t he B is he C does he D isn’t he Question The hotel is beautifully _ in a quiet spot near the river A located B situating C lying D stayed Question The light went out while I dinner A am having B was having C had D have had Question 5: _ you water the tree, it will die A If B Because C Unless D But Question 6: The guidelines in this book can help you become a _ speaker A confide B confident C confidence D self-confidence Question 7: This carpet really needs _ Can you it for me, son? A being cleaned B Both C and D C to be cleaned D cleaning Question 8: If we go to the Brisbane Institute of English in Australia, we can practice speaking English with speakers A nation B national C native D natively Question 9: My friend, _father is a teacher, is very good at English A whom B which C who D whose Question 10: The hotel is beautifully _ in a quiet spot near the river A located B situating C lying D stayed Question 11: If I were in your _, I’d take it easy and try to forget it A shoe B shoes C sandal D sandals Question 12: The hotel where we are is quite luxurious A living B existing C remaining D staying Question 13: You can learn a lot about the local by talking to local people A territory B area C land D nation Question 14 I suggest _ some money for poor children A to raise B raising C raised D raise Question 15 _ they moved to the city five year ago, they still remember living in a small town A As B Because C Even though D Despite Question 16 The police are now looking for two young man were seen running out of the store A which B they C whom D who Question 17 We can’t depend………… , he is a unreliable person A To B on C of D with Question 18 My teacher would rather I the problem by myself A solve B solved C solving D to solve Question 19 They have a branch of their business in our town A put up B put in C set up D set in Question 20.Why don’t you have your car ? A wash B washed C to wash D washing Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to each of the following exchanges from 21 to 25 Question 21: “That’s a beautiful dress you are wearing!” - “ _” A Can I have it? B It’s in the wash C I’m glad you like it D Oh, no, not really Question 22: "Mum I’ve got 600 on the TOEFL test" - " _" A Good way! B You are right C Oh, hard luck! D Good job! Question 23 - Uncle Tom: “ Remember to give my best regards to your parents, Bob.” - Bob: “ ” A. That’s very kind of you to say so. B. That was at least I could C. Sure, I will. D. Yes, let’s Question 24 Liz is asking Andrew about the seat Liz: " Do you mind if I sit here? " Andrew: "Not at all. _ " A. Be my guest B. I’d be glad to C. Fire away, I’m all ears D. Now you’re taking Question 25: “ Would you mind lending me your bike?" : “…………………” A Yes, let’s B Yes Here it is C Not at all D Great Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correcting in each of the following questions from 26 to 30 Question 26: The water and land around the chemical factory are serious polluted A B C D Question 27: Hoang has felt much better when he took the pill A B C D Question 28: Thanks to television, people can enjoy interested programs in an inexpensive and A B C convenient way D Question 29 I used to having a good time with my grandparents when I was a child A B C D Question 30 Don’t put too much garlic in the salad; two bunches are enough A B C D Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word/phrase that best fits each of the numbered blank from 31 to 35 Sociologists have been carrying out research into the social pressures of being a teenager Many adolescents are unhappy at school because they find it difficult to (31) friends This stress can bring on illness or result in poor grades They may also worry about their appearance and often feel (32) enormous pressure to dress, talk and behave the same as (33) _ This phenomenon is called peer pressure, and it is very common in today’s society Advertising contributes a lot to the social pressures teenagers feel Advertisers know how important it is to feel that you belong to a group when you are in your teens, so they try to persuade teenagers that certain products will make them (34) with their classmates Sadly, many teenagers act irresponsibly and even dangerous things just to make others accept them Peer pressure is often the reason for teenage smoking, drug (35) or dangerous driving Teenagers need to learn to say “no” to social pressure and to find friends who they can talk things over with when they have a problem 31 A keep B create C remain D make 32 A in B under C over D below 33 A another B the other C others D other 34 A common B popular C open D favorite 35 A overdose B abuse C addicted D overuse 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 following questions from 36 to 40 Not so long ago, people only used the telephone to make phone calls Now, thanks to computers, people use their phones to much more They can bank by phone, rent videos by phone, and even shop by phone It is also possible to send letters and reports by faxing them over telephone lines People can even use their phone lines to send messages from one computer to another computer by electric mail, or e-mail But you don’t need to be at home or at the office to use the phone anymore You can carry a cellular phone in your pocket or keep one in your car With a cellular phone, anyone who can talk and walk can also phone and walk You don’t have to look for a pay phone to make a call anymore Now you can take your calls with you everywhere 36 The main topic of the passage is A the use of a telephone in the past B the use of a cellular phone C the convenience of a cellular phone D current use of telephones 37 People didn’t use to A make phone calls only at home B make phone calls only in the office C make only phone calls with the telephone D shop by phone 38 What are advantages of having a cellular phone? A You can carry a cellular phone in your pocket B You can keep it in your car C With a cellular phone, you can phone and walk D All A, B and C 39 With a cellular phone, you can A only carry it in your pockets B only keep it in your car C make a phone call everywhere you want D phone and walk 40 The word “pay phone” means A the phone pays you B you can phone free of charge C you pay for the call D you don’t pay for the call II WRITING: (2.0 points) Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning with the given words the following questions from 41 to 45 41 We couldn’t drive because of the fog A.The fog prevented us from driving B.The fog prevented us from drive C.The fog prevented us to driving D.The fog prevent us from driving 42 Although his leg was broken, he managed to get out of the car A.In spite having a broken leg, he managed to get out of the car B.In spite of having a broken leg,but he managed to get out of the car C.In spite of having a broken leg, he managed to get out of the car D.In spite of he had a broken leg, he managed to get out of the car 43 The cake was so hard so I couldn’t cat it A It was such hard cake that I couldn’t eat it B It was so a hard cake that I couldn’t eat it C It was such a hard cake that I couldn’t eat D It was such a hard cake that i couldn’t eat it 44 We didn’t go because it rained A If it hadn’t rain we would have gone B If it hadn’t rained we would have gone C If it hasn’t rained we would have gone D All are correct 45 Do you know the man who sat next to me at Nam’s birthday party last night? A You know the man who sat next to me at Nam’s birthday party last night, don’t you? B You know the man which sat next to me at Nam’s birthday party last night, don’t you? C You know the man who sat next to me at Nam’s birthday party last night, you? D You knew the man who sat next to me at Nam’s birthday party last night, don’t you? Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one using the word in brackets Do not change the given words in any ways (questions from 46 to 50) 46 I can’t cook as well as my mother does (BETTER) A.My mother cook better than me B.My mother cooks better than me C.My mother cooks well than me D.My mother cooks more better than me 47 I don’t suppose you have change for a pound, you? (HAPPEN) A.Do you happen have change for a pound? B.Are you happen to have change for a pound? C.Do you happen to have change for a pound? D.Did you happen to have change for a pound? 48 He failed to win the race (DIDN’T) A.He didn’t win the race B.He doesn’t win the race C.He isn’t win the race D.He hasn’t win the race 49 Mary rang hours and hour ago (SINCE) A.It’s hours since Mary rang B.It’s hours since Mary has rung C.It’s hours since Mary didn't ring D.It’s hours since Mary rings 50 Going swimming in the river in the summer is interesting (GO) A It is interested to go swimming in the river in the summer B It is interesting go swimming in the river in the summer C It interesting to go swimming in the river in the summer D It is interesting to go swimming in the river in the summer ANSWER KEYS B 11.B 21.C 31 D 41 A C 12 D 22 D 32 B 42 C A 13.B 23.C 33.C 43.D B 14.C 24.A 34.B 44 B C 15.C 25.C 35.B 45.A B 16 D 26.D 36 C 46 B 7.B 17 B 27.C 37 D 47 C ĐỀ SỐ PART A: GRAMMAR – VOCABULARY – LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS I Choose the word, phrase or expression that best completes each sentence 8.C 18 B 28 A 38.D 48 A D 19.C 29.A 39 C 49 A 10.A 20.B 30.C 40.C 50 D _ extended family include several generations living together in the same house A A B An C The D Ø The crowd at the basketball game were wild _excitement A for B like C in D with I've tried those tablets and they are not _in helping me stop coughing A effective B successful C profitable D helpful Which is _, Mount Everest or K2 in the Himalaya? A higher B the higher C highest D the highest He couldn't reach the goal, _surprised me A who B whom C which D that The school _all the students to take an interest in arts A noticed B encouraged C supposed D managed I like sitting on the beach watching the _in the evenings A sunshine B sunrise C sunlight D sunset There is _water in the well but not enough for everyone in the village A few B a few C little D a little I bought these magazines _have something to read on the trip A for B so that C so as to D in order 10 It’s getting light Shall I _the light to save electricity? A turn off B put on C keep up D come in 11 She had to the washing-up last night, _she? A didn’t B hadn’t C doesn’t D hasn’t 12 Her parents were very worried _she was out so late that night A so that B so C because D however 13 We are happy that life in our countryside has _considerably A advanced B progressed C improved D increased 14 He had to explain the lesson very clearly _ A since his students could understand it B so that his students to understand it C in order to his students to understand it D in order that his students could understand it 15 I wish I _English as well as a native speaker A spoke B can speak C am speaking D will speak 16 _if he knew the answer A He is helping me B He would help me C He will help me D He has helped me 17 The light went out while I _dinner A am having B was having C had D have had 18 Nowadays it is not easy _a well-paid job A find B finding C found D to find 19 That’s the _difficult textbook I’ve ever used A more B most C very D too 20 The ground is dry, and we haven’t had any rain for months It’s a real _ A flood B drought C storm D typhoon II Choose the underlined word or phrase in each sentence that needs correcting After living in London for two months, my brother got use to drive on the left A B C D Even though being ill, Mary still went to school last Monday A B C D Kangaroos, that can be seen everywhere in Australia, have long tails A B C D Your brother hardly goes to work by bus, doesn't he? A B C D We looked to hundreds of books before we found what we were looking for A B C D III Language functions .“Can you tell me how to get to the post office?” _ “Sure _ on the left.” A Following the first turning B Turn next C Take the first turning “Would you like to go out with me tonight?” _ “Yes, Where shall we meet?” A Of course B I’d love to C I like too “Why don’t you ask Tom for help?” _ “ _” A That’s a good idea B Never mind C I hope so “I have passed the final examinations!” - “ _! Let’s go out to celebrate.” A Congratulations B Congratulation C Congratulate “Can I help you?”- “ _” A Yes, thank you B No, of course not C Alright, just in case it rains PART B: READING I Read the following passage and choose the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks Birds are fascinating to many people, and bird watching is a popular hobby The best time to watch birds is in the early morning, (1) birds are usually very active at that time of day The observer must keep still and quiet in order not to (2) the birds away If you live in a part of the world where migratory birds spend their breeding season, then you will have the (3) to see nest-building activity Over the ages, different species of birds have evolved with different types of nest-building skills It makes an interesting study to (4) the different types of nests built by birds and to watch them as they build their nests After the breeding season is over and the babies have left the nest, it is time for the birds to head for (5) parts of the world to spend the winter months Birds navigate to their winter feeding grounds, using the stars or the sun as their guide A.so B because C though D but A upset B throw C frighten D worry A time B prospect C occasion D opportunity A look at B take after C care for D see off A warmer B cooler C hotter D colder II Read the passage and decide which the best answer is Circle the letter A, B or C next to the word you choose One of the main sources for the spreading of news and events throughout the world is the newspaper The purpose of newspapers is to inform the public of political, social economic and entertainment happenings, among other things Generally, there are three types of newspapers: daily newspapers, weekly newspapers, and special-interest newspapers Daily newspapers publish at least one edition every weekday Most dailies also have a weekend edition Daily newspapers often have sections for news, sports, arts and entertainment, business and classified advertising Weekly newspapers print once a week and cover news of interest to readers in a smaller area than that of a daily paper They focus on local happenings rather than national or international events Special-interest newspapers may publish daily, weekly, monthly, or even less frequently They generally disseminate news of interest to a particular group of readers or feature news about a specific topic Thanks to the development of the Internet, we can now get access to electronic newspapers To some extent, e-newspapers are cheap, up-to-date, and convenient for most readers in the world 1.The purpose of newspapers is to inform the public of… A political and social happenings B economic and entertainment happenings C other different events D all A, B and C Three types of newspapers are… A daily newspapers, weekly newspapers and special-interest newspapers B weekly newspapers, monthly newspapers , yearly newspapers C daily newspapers, weekly newspapers and monthly newspapers D weekly newspapers, monthly newspapers and special-interest newspapers Most daily newspapers publish… A only one edition every weekday B one edition every weekend C at least once every weekday and once at weekend D one different edition for one different section Weekly newspapers usually focus on… A local happenings B national happenings C international happenings D local and international happenings Social-interest newspapers cover news of interest to… A special people B particular group of readers C feature news about a specific topic D both B and C We can easily get access to electronic newspapers because they are… A modern, up-to-date but expensive B cheap, up-to-date and convenient worldwide C quick, cheap and convenient D modern, quick and up-to-date PART C: WRITING I Choose the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following sentences “I will help you,” Bob said to me A Bob told me he would help me B Bob asked me to help him C Bob said that he would help you D Bob warned me that he would help her They had decorated the tree with colored balls 10