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Preparing date: Period: UNIT 6: ENDANGERED SPECIES LESSON - GETTING STARTED A OBJECTIVES By the end of the lesson, Ss will be able to: Knowledge + Use some lexical items related to the topic Endangered Species + Know how to use the future perfect and double comparatives + Check students’ comprehension through True / False exercise Skills + improve the skill of working by individual and in pairs or in groups + develop Ss’ listening skill and reading skill Attitudes + raise Ss’ awareness of protecting endangered species Competence + develop Ss’ competence of language fluency, creativity, collaboration and responsibility through group/ pair activities B PREPARATION - Teacher: Textbook, chalks, handouts, lesson plan - Students: textbook C PROCEDURE Warm- up (5 mins) Brainstorming * Aims: To raise Ss’ interest and to lead to the topic - T asks Ss to look at the picture and and answer the question + What are the three people are talking about? Suggested answers: They are talking about wild animals such as rhinos, tigers and bears - T leads Ss to the lesson to introduce the topic of the unit, vocabulary about the generation gap and the grammar point taught in the unit Task 1: Listen and read (Whole class) (7 mins) * Aims: To introduce the overall topic of the unit, topic-related vocabulary and the main grammar points through listen and read a conversation - Tell Ss that they are going to listen to a conversation between Mr Willis, Simon and Lisa - Play the recording - Ask Ss listen to the recording and read the conversation Task Work in pairs Decide whether the sentences are true, false or not given (7 mins) * Aims: To help Ss understand the conversation through true/false statements - T asks Ss to read the conversation again and get information to Task - Ask Ss to work and finish the task - Ask them to exchange their answers with a partner Keys: 1.T 2.F 3.NG 4.T 5.T 6.F Task 3: Find a word in the conversation to complete each of the following phrases/ expressions (7 mins) * Aims: To help Ss to learn word collocations - Ask Ss to work in pairs - Ask them to read the incomplete phrases, and then read the conversation to pick out the words that can go with them Keys: Extinct Extinction Endangered Build Task 4: Read the conversation again and write the correct forms of the verbs in brackets (10 mins) * Aims: To help Ss to recognize the verb form used in the future perfect tense - Ask Ss to this exercise individually and then compare their answers with their partners - Ask Ss to read the conversation again and write the correct form for the given verbs in the space provided - Gives feedback and introduces the Future Perfect Keys: Will have gathered Will have walked Homework - T asks Ss to learn by heart the words and phrases related to to endangered species - Prepare for the next lesson * Notes: Preparing date: Period: UNIT 6: ENDANGERED SPECIES LESSON - LANGUAGE A OBJECTIVES By the end of the lesson, Ss will be able to: Knowledge + Use words and phrases related to endangered species + Know linking vowel to vowel + Use the future perfect + Use double comparatives Skills + improve the skill of working by individual and in pairs or in groups + develop Ss’ listening skill Attitudes + Know how to use the future perfect correctly + Know how to use double comparatives accurately Competence + develop Ss’ competence of language fluency, creativity, collaboration and responsibility through group/ pair activities B PREPARATION - Teacher: Textbook, chalks, handouts, lesson plan - Students: textbook C PROCEDURE Warm- up (5 mins) Checking * Aims: To check what Ss have just learnt in the previous lesson, raise Ss’ interest and to lead to the topic - T asks Ss to make sentences using some words or phrases: Extinct Danger Survive Diverse - T corrects Ss’ answers and gives mark A VOCABULARY (10 mins) Task 1: Complete the following word diagrams * Aims: To help Ss understand word formation by adding prefixes or suffixes before or after the base of a word - Asks Ss to work in pairs and complete the word diagrams - T checks answers as a class - Ss work individually - T asks students to compare the answers with a partner - T asks some students to read the answers - Checks and gives the correct answers: * Key: Extinction Dangerous, endanger Survival Diversity, diversify Evolution Task 2: Complete the following sentences with the words in the box * Aims: To focus on the use of compound nouns in appropriate contexts - Ask Ss to as required, bearing in mind a verb or a noun must be used its suitable form (e,g verb tense, singular or plural form of nouns) - Ask Ss to complete the sentences individually Alternatively, in a weaker class, T has Ss work on the sentences in pairs and find the suitable words to fill in the gaps - Check answers as a class Key: Evolution, survival Endangered Habitat vulnerable Extinct Biodiversity Conservation B PRONUNCIATION (10 mins) Task 1: The following phrases are spoken in low, careful speech and in fast, connected speech Listen and repeat Pay attention to the pronunciation of the linked sounds * Aims: To facilitate Ss’s listening in real life, when native speakers use linking in their fast speech - T tells students that they are going to listen to six phrases spoken in two different ways: slow, careful speech (with no linking) and fast, connected speech (with linking) - T asks students to listen and repeat - Ss repeat chorally and individually Task 2: Listen and repeat the following sentences spoken in fast, connected speech * Aims: To help Ss to practice using linking in their speech - T plays the recording for Ss to repeat chorally and individually - Ss listen and repeat the following sentences, paying attention to the linking C GRAMMAR (15 mins) FUTURE PERFECT I Presentation * Aims: To present the main grammar points in the unit (the future perfect) Form: S + will + have + Vpp Use & Meanings: The future perfect used to say that something will be finished or completed by a certain time in the future Ex: I’ll have finished cooking dinner by the them you come home The present perfect or the present simple is used instead of the future perfect to express the ideas of completion after some conjunctions of time: when, as soon as, after, before Ex: I’’ phone you when I’ve finished my homework I’ll phone you when I finish my homework II Practice Task Circle the correct verb form in each sentence * Aims: To help Ss to review the use of the present perfect and the future continuous, and to learn the new verb tense: the future perfect -T has students review the uses of the future perfect -T asks students to study the remember box and draw their attention to the rules and examples -T asks students to read each sentence carefully Key: Will have released Has lived Will have finished will be watching / will have finished Won’t have completed Task Complete the sentences using the Present Perfect or the Future Perfect * Aims: To focus on the present perfect and the future perfect tense - Ask Ss to read each sentence carefully, paying attention to the context and the time expressions - T has students the activity individually first, and then compare the answers in pains T checks answers as a class Key: Will have saved and taken in Has lived will have finished Will have visited Have collected DOUBLE COMPARATIVES I Presentation Ex: The better your education is, the greater your opportunities are The more you give, the more you will receive The + comparative adj/adv + S +V, The+ comparative adj/adv+ S +V The + more/less+ (noun) + S +V, The + more/less+ (noun) + S +V Uses: Double comparatives describe a cause-and-effect process The first half expresses a cause, and the second half expresses an effect II Practice Task 3: Discuss which words in the box can be used in each gap * Aim: to involve Ss in discussing the new grammar point - T Ask Ss to work in pairs and to suggest which word can be used in each gap - T checks answers as a class Key: more/ longer, better/ higher more, better Task 4: Complete the sentences with the words from the box One word can be used more than once - T asks Ss to work in pairs and to suggest which word can be used in each gap - T checks answers as a class Key: higher/ more more/ more warmer/ faster more/ greater More/ better Task 5: Write sentences using the future perfect and double comparatives *Aim: To give Ss chance to practice how to use the future perfect and double comparatives - Ask Ss to write in groups - Go around, help - Have Ss rewrite their sentences on the board - Check Ss’ answers as a class and feedback Homework - T asks Ss to learn by heart the words and phrases related to the compound noun - Prepare for the next lesson * Notes: Preparing date: Period: UNIT 6: ENDANGERED SPECIES LESSON - READING A OBJECTIVES By the end of the lesson, Ss will be able to: Knowledge - Know more about endangered species and how to protect them - Enlarge Ss’ vocabulary related to the reading topic Skills - Skim and scan a text for general ideas and specific information about wildlife protection - Identify the main ideas for each paragraph and detailed information for each question - Use words and phrases related to endangered species Attitudes - Have right attitudes towards protecting endangered species Competence - Develop Ss’ competence of reading comprehension - Develop Ss’ competence of expressing their own information by using words, phrases related to the reading topic - Develop Ss’ competence of communication, collaboration and responsibility through pair/ group activities B PREPARATION - Teacher: Computer, textbook, handouts, blackboard, chalk - Students: Textbook C PROCEDURE Warm- up (5 mins) KIM’S GAME * Aims: To raise Ss’ interest and to lead to the topic - Ask Ss to watch a video clip about animals and try to remember their names Dolphins, giant panda, tiger, saola, penguin, elephant, rhino, hippo, lion, sea turtle - Lead Ss in the lesson I Pre-reading (10 mins) Look at the pictures again and discuss the two questions * Aims: To focus on Ss’ attention on the reading text - T has Ss discuss the questions in pairs - T elicits the new lesson - T checks answers as a class Key: Tigers, saolas, elephants, sea turtles, and giant pandas on the list of endangered species Tigers, saolas, elephants and sea turtles are still found in Viet Nam, but each with a small population Vocabulary * Aims: to provide Ss with phrases and expressions given in the reading text to aid reading comprehension Match the phrases/ expressions in A with their correct meanings in B A B to put oneself in someone’s shoes a to believe that something is the result of a particular to attribute something to something else thing to damage to something b to prevent something from being alone to interfere with something c be in another person’s situation to feel at peace d harm something e be free from anxiety or distress Key: C A D B E II While-reading (15 mins) Read the passage again and find out what they are talking about * Aims: To focus on skimming -T tells students that they are going to read three people’s opinions posted on a website -T asks students to read the opinions and decide what the writers are discussing -T checks answers as a class Key: c Whose opinions are these? Write the correct name in the space before each statement * Aims: To focus on reading for specific information - Provide guidance on how to approach this kind of activity: Ss should underline the key words and phrases in the six statements, then read through each person’s opinion, and find ideas, words or phrases that match the key words in the statements - T has students work in pairs and compare the answers Key: Yoshiko Ai Lien Simon Yoshiko Simon Ai Lien III Post-reading (10 mins) Discuss with a partner Which of the three people above you are with? Why? * Aims: To enable Ss reflect on their experience and express their opinions - Tell Ss to work in pairs - Have Ss read the questions and practice asking and answering them - Encourage Ss to give reason to support their opinions - Ask several Ss to report what they learn about their partners from their discussion in pairs Homework - Do all the exercises again - Prepare for the next lesson * Notes: Preparing date: Period: UNIT 6: ENDANGERED SPECIES LESSON - SPEAKING A OBJECTIVES By the end of this lesson, Ss will be able to: Knowledge - Know more about how to protect endangered species - Enlarge Ss’ vocabulary related to the speaking topic Skills - Develop speaking and listening skills - Talk about the facts and the problems endangered animals and plants face - Use words and phrases related to endangered species - Improve Ss’ speaking skills by using Ss’ own information and language - Collaborate with others when working in pairs and in groups Attitudes - Have an overview of endangered species - Have right attitudes towards current problems of endangered species - Raise Ss’ awareness of protecting endangered species Competence - Develop Ss’ competence of talking about facts and current problems - Develop Ss’ competence of expressing their own information by using words, phrases related to the speaking topic - Develop Ss’ competence of communication, collaboration and responsibility through pair/ group activities B PREPARATION - Teacher: Computer, PowerPoint slides, projector, textbook, handouts, blackboard, chalk - Students: Textbook C PROCEDURE Warm- up (5 mins) Brainstorming * Aims: To raise Ss’ interest and to lead to the topic - Ask Ss to discuss the situations in the pictures and say what conflicts each one may lead to - Discuss the reasons + Are soot emissions a problem in your community or in Vietnam in general? Explain + Do you have a green lifestyle? - Give comments and lead in the lesson I Pre-speaking (10 mins) Vocabulary - poach (v): săn bắt - transportation (n): vận chuyển - coral reef (n): rặn san hô - campaign (n): chiến dịch - fertilizer (n): phân bón * Checking vocabulary: ROR Put the following ways of protecting rhinos and coral reefs in the correct boxes * Aims: To help Ss to get some ideas about how to protect rhinos and coral reefs -T asks students to work individually - Ask Ss to read through eight ways of protecting the two endangered species and put them in the correct boxes -T encourages students to add more activities - Explain the new words if necessary *Key: How to protect rhinos - ban transportation of and trading in rhinos in horns - donate to rhino conservation - launch anti-poaching campaigns - stop using rhino products II While-speaking (15 mins) Work in pairs Use the information in or your own ideas to prepare a talk about how to protect rhinos or coral reefs * Aims: To help Ss to prepare their talk and structure it in a logical way -T has students work with a partner Start the activity by giving students enough time to read the information -T asks students to pay attention to phrases and expressions -T encourages them to talk about how to protect rhinos or coral reefs - Have Ss practice giving their talk in pairs Present your talk to the class -T asks students to present their talk in front of the class -Give feedback Praise Ss who can give a smooth talk and use the appropriate phrases and expressions III Post-speaking (10 mins) Write it up * Aims: To enable Ss to think about their own experiences in relation to the issues in the dialogue with their partners above - Ask Ss to summarize their conversations into their notebooks after being presented in front of the class and corrected by the teacher Homework - Write the dialogue in the notebook and practise in pairs at home - Prepare for the next lesson * Notes: The traditional Vietnamese wedding is one of the most important of traditional Vietnamese occasions Regardless of westernization, many of the age-old customs practiced in a traditional Vietnamese wedding continue to be celebrated by both Vietnamese in Vietnam and overseas, often combining both western and eastern elements Besides the wedding ceremony, there is also an engagement ceremony which takes place usually half a year or so before the wedding Due to the spiritual nature of the occasion, the date and time of the marriage ceremony are decided in advance by a fortune teller The traditional Vietnamese wedding consists of an extensive array of ceremonies: the first is the ceremony to ask permission to receive the bride, the second is the procession to receive the bride (along with the ancestor ceremony at her house), the third is to bring the bride to the groom's house for another ancestor ceremony and to welcome her into the family, then the last is a wedding banquet The number of guests in attendance at these banquets is huge, usually in the hundreds Several special dishes are served Guests are expected to bring gifts, often money, which the groom and bride at one point in the banquet will go from table to table collecting 46.In the past, _ a Vietnamese couples were free to make a decision on the marriage b Vietnamese marriage was decided by parents and family c getting married at an early age was not allowed d parents had no right to interfere their children's marriage 47In former days, the fact that a bride and groom had only first met just on the day of their engagement or marriage was _.a surprising b popular c uncommon d strange 48.Which sentence is referred Vietnamese modern marriage? a Most young people not have their marriage based on love b All marriages are arranged by parents and family c Marriage is quite westernization d Couples not get married at quite young ages 49 According to the passage, a Oversea Vietnamese people not like to organize a traditional wedding b There is an engagement ceremony which takes place usually half a year or so before the wedding c Many of the age-old customs practiced in a traditional Vietnamese wedding not exist nowadays d Vietnamese people never ask a fortune teller the date and time of the marriage ceremony 50.Which does not exist in a Vietnamese wedding party? a firecrackers b guests c dishes d gifts THE END TEST Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others in the group Question 1: A route B doubt C trout D scout Question 2: A armchair B kitchen C catch D anchor Choose the word marked A, B, C, or D which is different from the rest in the position of the main stress Question 3: A maintain B retain C fountain D entire Question 4: A competence B compliment C comfortable D companion Question 5: A television B information C economic D engineer Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions Question 6: The speaker will start his speech as soon as everyone has arrived A solve B commence C draft D end Question 7: He sounded panic-stricken on the phone A terrified B troubled C happy D disappointed Question 8: Few businesses are flourishing in the present economic climate A taking off B setting up C growing well D closing down Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions Question 9: Although it’s a long day for us, we feel we are contented with what we A interested B dissatisfied C excited D shocked Question 10: I can’t stand people who treat animals cruelly A gently B cleverly C reasonably D brutally Choose the underlined word or phrase marked A, B, C, or D in each sentence that needs correcting Question 11: About two-third of my students wish to get a scholarship to study abroad A B C D Question 12: Several people have apparent tried to change the man’s mind, but he refuses to listen A B C D Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D to indicate the right answer to each of the following sentences Question 13: The children _to the zoo A were enjoyed taking B were enjoyed taken C enjoyed taking D enjoyed being taken Question 14: I don't have my own room I have to _the bedroom with my elder brother A divide B share C separate D live Question 15: If the bus to the airport _so late, we'd have caught the plane A weren't B hadn't been C haven't been D wouldn't be Question 16: By _ the household chores, he can help his mother after going home from school A ordering B making C having D doing Question 17: An endangered species is a species _ population is so small that it is in danger of extinction A who B which C what D whose Question 18: When she graduated from the university she got her A certificate B diploma C bachelor D degree Question 19: The telephone rang and interrupted my of thought A train B line C chain D series Question 20: This book provides students useful tips that help them to pass the coming exam A about B for C with D Question 21: - Kelvin: “How you like your steak done?” - Laura: “ _.” A Very much B Well-done C Very little D I don’t like it much Question 22: I hope this headache will soon A pass away B come away C wear off D go out Question 23: All his plans for his own business fell _ A off B through C away D down Question 24: Last night Jim had big burgers for dinner and he felt a bit sick _ A lately B afterwards C backward D before Question 25: We bought some _ A German old lovely glasses B lovely old German glasses C German lovely old glasses D old lovely German glasses Question 26: - Mark: That play is the worst I have ever seen - Rain: _ A I don’t agree all B I couldn’t agree more C Not completely true D Sorry to interrupt you Question 27: He has _ money in the bank A a lots of B a large number of C lot of D a lot of Question 28: She was so frightened that she was shaking like _ A a flag B a leaf C jelly D the wind Question 29: ten minutes earlier, you would have got a better seat A Had you arrived B If you arrived C Were you arrived D If you hadn’t arrived Question 30: It _ it is parents' responsibility to take good care of their children a commonly says that b commonly to be said that c is commonly said that d is commonly saying Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks Freya Stark (1893- 1993) was an extraordinary woman who ventured into (31) _ areas where few Europeans had ever set foot Born in Paris, brought up in Italy, and educated in London, she was already multilingual before deciding to learn Arabic at the end of 30 She traveled extensively through Greece, Italy and Cyprus However, her passion was for exploring ancient lands of the Middle East She was determined to make contact with the tribes that populated the area before their traditional (32) _ of life vanished forever She led expeditions into the most dangerous areas and despite the risks (she was even thrown into a military prison on one occasion), she always returned safe and (33) _ During her travels, she completed a trek across the Valley of the Assassins, famous not only for its rough terrain but also for its murderous inhabitants, and followed in the (34) _ of Alexander, the Great In her long career she produced maps, discovered lost cities, and worked as a spy and propagandist, although it is as a travel writer that she is best remembered She died at the age of 100, (35) _ most women of her generation in more ways than one Question 31: A remote B outward C wide D far Question 32: A nature B way C route D type Question 33: A again B back C round D sound Question 34: A departure B footsteps C time D trail Question 35: A outstaying B outweighing C outliving D outnumbering Read the passage and choose the best answer marked A, B, C, or D to indicate the right answer to each of the following questions Application for admission to the Graduate School at this university must be made on forms provided by the Director of Admission An applicant whose undergraduate work was done at another institution should request that two copies of undergraduate transcripts and degrees be sent directly to the Dean of the Graduate School Both the application and the transcripts must be on file at least one month prior to the registration date, and must be accompanied by a non-refundable ten-dollar check or money order to cover the cost of processing the application Students who have already been admitted to the Graduate School but were not enrolled during the previous semester should reapply for admission using a special short form available in the office of the Graduate School It is not necessary for students who have previously been denied admission to resubmit transcripts; however, new application forms must accompany all requests for reconsideration Applications should be submitted at least eight weeks in advance of the session in which the student wishes to enroll Students whose applications are received after the deadline may be considered for admission as non-degree students, and may enroll for six credit hours Non-degree status must be changed prior to the completion of the first semester of study, however An undergraduate student of this university who has senior status and is within ten credit hours of completing all requirements for graduation may register for graduate work with the recommendation of the chairperson of the department and the approval of the Dean of the Graduate School Question 36: What is the author's main point? A How to make application for graduation B How to obtain senior status C How to apply to the Graduate School D How to register for graduate coursework Question 37: Where would this passage most probably be found? A In a university catalog B In a travel folder C In a textbook D In a newspaper Question 38: The word “semester” in the passage is closest meaning to _ A term B student C year D school Question 39: The word “deadline” in the passage is closest meaning to _ A closing ceremony B unexpired C closing date D opening ceremony Question 40: The phrase “in advance of” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to A into B after the end of C on either side of D prior to THE GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE The golden Gate Bridge is one of the symbols of the United States of America It is located in San Francisco, California, and spans the Golden Gate strait-a mile wide strait that connects the Pacific Ocean to the San francisco Bay It is sure one of the most beautiful bridges in the world, and also one of the tallest (the height of a bridge is the height of the towers ) The bridge as it is today was designed by architects Irving and Gertrude Morrow However thier art deco project was not the first Golden Gate Bridge The original plans for the bridge were drawn in 1961, but they were of a very complicated and ugly structure, certainly not something could be ever proud of The bridge was a true experiment in its time, such a long suspension bridge had never been tried before It had the hightest towers, the thickest cables and the largest underwater foundations ever built The foundations were a real problem, because they had to be cast in a depth of more than 100 feet Extreme depth wasn't the sole problem The real challenge lay in the sinking of the piers in the violent waves of the open sea, which was thought to be almost impossible the construction began in 1933 and was finished in 1937,when the bridge opened to pedestrians ( It was opened to cars one years later ) The bridge was finished ahead of schedule and cost much less than was estimated.Today the Golden Gate Bridge has a main span of 4,200 feet ( almost a mile ) and a total length of 8,981 feet The towers supporting the huge cables rise 746 feet above the water Each steel cable is 7,650 long and has a diameter of 36 inches ''International orange '' is the color the bridge has always been painted The architects chose it because it blends well with the span's natural setting.However, if the Navy had had its way, the bridge would have been painted black with yellow stripes-in favor of greater visibility for passing ships There are fog horns to let passing ships know where the bridge is, and aircraf beacon on the tops of the towers to prevent planes from crashing into them The Golden Gate Bridge is the first sight for many people approaching the United States by boat It is almost the West Coast's '' Stautue of Liberty'' and is something everyone should at least once 36.The Golden Gate Bridge A.spans the San Francisco B is the best-known symbol of the United States C spans the Golden Gate Strait D is painted gold has a gold -plated at each end 37.The first plans of the bridge _ A.were designed by Irving and Gertrude Morrow in 1916 B were designed by Irving Morrow but were too complicated C were something America could be proud of D.were not designed in art deco style 38.The construction of the foundations was very complicated because A it was thought to be almost impossible B.the piers had to be sunk in the open sea through of violent waves C.They had to be the largest ones ever built D.They had to be cast by teams of divers, which was very expensive 39.Which one is true ? A The construction of the Golden Gate Bridge took four years B.The bridge was opened to car traffic in 1939 C.People were allowed to cross the bridge in 1939 D.The construction of the bridge began exactly seventeen years after the first plans were made 40.Which one is not true about the position of the Golden Gate Bridge ? A.It is located on the West Coast B.It connects the San Francisco Bay to The Golden Gate Bridge C.It is quite near the '' Statue of Liberty'' D.It is off the Pacific Ocean 41.The word'' cast'' is closest in meaning to A measured B.exposed C.expanded D.thrown 42.The word'' blends'' is closest in meaning to A.approves B.fixes C.is suitable D.its outstanding 43.The word'' beacons'' can be best replaced by A structure B.fixed lights C.decorations D.barriers 44.What is not true about the Golden Gate Bridge ? A.The towers supporting the huge cables rise 746 feet B.The first was first painted black with yellow stripes C.If you travel by boat, it may be the first sight you see D.The bridge had been expected to cost more than it really was 45 How can passing ships know where the bridge is ? A.due to the color decided by the Navy B.because there are beacons on the top of the tower C.because the bridge is international orange D.thanks to the fog horns Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to each of the following questions Question 46: It is possible that the fire in the ship was started by a bomb A They say that a bomb started the fire in the ship B The fire in the ship might have been started by a bomb C It shall be said the fire in the ship had been started by a bomb D The fire in the ship is known to have been started by a bomb Question 47: Had Kathy studied hard, she would have passed the examination A Kathy knew that she would succeed in the examination B But for her hard study, Kathy would have succeed in the examination C Kathy studied very hard but she did not succeed in the examination D Kathy did not study hard, so she failed Question 48: There is something about that man’s face that strikes me as very familiar A That man’s face hit me in a familiar way B That man has something that strikes me in the face C I think I have seen that man somewhere before D Something about that man’s face makes me familiar Question 49: “When the bell rings take the meat out of the oven,” my sister said A My sister warned me against taking the meat out of the oven when the bell rang B My sister said that when the bell rang I was to take the meat out of the oven C My sister suggested that I should take the meat out of the oven when the bell rang D My sister asked me that when the bell rang to take the meat out of the oven Question 50: “Would you mind moving the bicycle?” said the janitor “It’s in the way.” A The janitor advised me to move the bicycle and said that it was in the way B The janitor told me to move the bicycle because it was in the way C The janitor asked if I would mind moving the bicycle and said to me that it was in the way D The janitor suggested moving the bicycle and told that it was in the way _THE END Preparing date: Period: REVISION - THE SECOND SEMESTER - ENGLISH 12 - KEYS TEST Choose the underlined part that is pronounced differently from the rest 1.A device B practice C office D service 2.A used B designed C forced D achieved Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest 3.A contribute B confident C eternal D eradicate 4.A future B burden C device D certain Choose the best answer ……………Tom Cruise’s last movie? Yes, I ……………it three days ago A Have you ever seen/ saw B Did you ever see C Had you ever seen/ would see D Will you ever see/ saw 6.……………in Rome than he ……………… A.No sooner he had arrived/ was being kidnapped B.No sooner had he arrived/ was kidnapped C Had he no sooner arrived/ kidnapped D No sooner was he arriving/had been kidnapped 7…………… John usually watch Tv at the weekend? A Will B Is C Does D Has She is ……I expected A more prettier than B far prettier than C much more prettier than D a lot prettier as In the past people ………… to the beach more often A have gone B used to go C were going D had gone 10 I agree with most of what you said, but I can’t ………… your views on private medicine A keep up with B catch up with C put up with D go along with 11 In the future, fatal diseases will be ………….from the world A transmitted B eradicated C erased D abolished 12 Do you enjoy doing the …………….chores? A home B household C domestic D b and c 13 No one can predict the future exactly Things may happen ………… A expected B unexpected C expectedly D unexpectedly 14.“ Thanks for your help!” “ ” A With all my heart B Never mind me C It’s my pleasure D All it is for you 15 “ How you get to work?” “ _” A It is very far B About two kilometers C I walk, of course D I was taken there 16 “ I have just passed my English proficiency test.” “ ” A Congratulations ! B It’s nice of you to say so! C That’s a good idea! D Ok! I’m enjoying in it! 17 He has really worked hard so far, _he? A does B has C doesn't D hasn't 18.This is Mary, _ is taking over my job when I leave A that B which C who D whom 19.You will have to work hard if you want to _ A success B.succeed C successful D successfully 20 If I had time, I _to the beach with you this weekend A will go B would go C would have gone D will have gone 21.I'd rather they _us the truth A tell B told C would tell D will tell 22.When I came, he _, I was sad as I couldn't say "Good bye" to him A was about to leave B was leaving C has already left D had already left 23.We have _of time to catch the train so there's no need to rush A very much B enough C great deal D plenty 24 Her car has broken down _is to walk to the nearest telephone A whatever she does B which she's doing now C all she can now D that she can now 25.He said to me: “Don’t sit on my chair!” A He said to me not to sit on his chair B He told me: not to sit on his chair C He said to me not sit on his chair D He told me not to sit on his chair Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions 26 Southeast Asia is a region of diverse cultures A like B same C various D respected 27 Johnny sometimes visits his grandparents in the countryside A calls on B takes in C goes up D keeps off Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions 28 You will get fat if you eat too much chocolate A obese B slim C well D small 29 The Titanic was crossing the Atlantic when it struck a huge iceberg A gigantic B large C small D oversized Error recognition 30.Meal time is(A) a great time for family members(B) to talk about (C)that (D)is going on in their lives 30 (A)Playing games together is teachable moments (B)to share lessons about sportsmanship, teamwork, perseverance, and(C) to be tolerant (D)of others Reading Napoleon Bonaparte’s ambition to control all area around the Meditererranean Sea led him and his French soldiers to Egypt After losing a naval battle, they were forced to to remain there for three years In 1799, while constructing a fort, a soldier discovered a piece of stele ( stone pillar bearing an inscription ) known as the Rosetta stone This famous stone, which would enventually lead to deciphering of ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics dating to 3100 B.C, was written in there languages : hieroglyphics (picture writing ) demotic ( a shorthand version of heiroglyphics ) and Greek Scientists discovered that the characters, unlike those in English, could be written from right to left and in other directions as well Twenty-three years after discovery of the Rosetta stone, Jean Francois Champollion, a French philologist, fluent in several languages, was able to decipher the first word-Ptolemy- name of an Egyptian ruler This name was written inside an oval called a ‘’ cartouch’’ Further investigation revealed that cartouches contained names of important people of that period Champollion painstakingly continued his search and was able to increas his growing list of known phonetic signs.He and an English man, Thomas Young , worked independently of each other to unravel the deeply hidden mysterious of this strange language Young believed that sound values could be assigned to the synbols while champollion insisted that the pictures represented words 31.How many years elapsed between the date of the oldest hieroglyphics deciphered by means of the Rosetta stone and the stone’s discovery ? A.1,301 B.1,799 C.3,100 D.4,899 32 Which of the followings was not written on the Rosetta stone ? A.French B.demotic C.Greek D.hieroglyphics 33 Which of the following statements is not true ? A.Cartouches contained names of prominent people of the period B.Champollion and Young worked together in an attempt to decipher the hieroglyphics C.One of Napoleon’s soldiers discovered the Rosetta stone D.Thomas Young believed that sound valus could be assigned to the synbols 34.The word '' deciphering'' in line is closest in meaning to A.decoding B.downfall C.discovery D.probing 35 When was the first word from the Rosetta stone deciphered ? A.3100 B.C B.1766 C.1799 D.1822 36 What was the first word that was deciphered from the Rosetta stone ? A.cartouche B.Ptolemy C.demotic D.champollion 37 Why were Napoleon’s soldier in Egypt in 1799 ? A.They were celebrating a naval victory B.They were looking for the Rosetta stone C.They were waiting to continue their campaign D.They were trying to decipher the hieroglyphics 38 Who was responsible for deciphering the first word ? A.Champollion B.Young C.Ptolemy D.Napoleon 39.Why was the piece of newly discovered stele called the Rosetta stone ? A It was shaped like a rosette B It was to honor Napoleon's friend Rosetta C.The town near the fort was called Rosetta D.The fort was called Rosetta 40.What is the best title for the passage ? A.Napoleon's Great Discovery B Deciphering the hieroglyphics of the Rosetts Stone C.Thomas Young's Great Contribution D.The Importance of Cartouches Read the following passage and choose the best word of phrase to complete each blank : VOLUNTEERS ABROAD More and more young people are (41) _ voluntary work abroad The wide 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 (42) _ in poor countries There they will earn little (43) _ no money But they will be doing something useful - and enjoying the experience The work may (44) _ 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 (45) _ or environmental protection Whatever kind of job it is, it is certain to be challenging and worthwhile and an experience that will never be forgotten 41.A doing B getting C making D taking 42.A worked B work C to work D working 43.A or B with C and D but 44.A involve B contain C consist D include 45.A conserving B to conserve C conservation D conserve Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer In the past, both men and women were expected to be married at quite young ages Marriages were generally arranged by parents and family, with their children having little chance to say no in the matter In the past it was not surprising to find that a bride and groom had only just met on the day of their engagement or marriage In modern Vietnam, this has changed completely as people choose their own marriage-partners based on love, and in consideration primarily to their own needs and wants Moreover early marriage is quite illegal The traditional Vietnamese wedding is one of the most important of traditional Vietnamese occasions Regardless of westernization, many of the age-old customs practiced in a traditional Vietnamese wedding continue to be celebrated by both Vietnamese in Vietnam and overseas, often combining both western and eastern elements Besides the wedding ceremony, there is also an engagement ceremony which takes place usually half a year or so before the wedding Due to the spiritual nature of the occasion, the date and time of the marriage ceremony are decided in advance by a fortune teller The traditional Vietnamese wedding consists of an extensive array of ceremonies: the first is the ceremony to ask permission to receive the bride, the second is the procession to receive the bride (along with the ancestor ceremony at her house), the third is to bring the bride to the groom's house for another ancestor ceremony and to welcome her into the family, then the last is a wedding banquet The number of guests in attendance at these banquets is huge, usually in the hundreds Several special dishes are served Guests are expected to bring gifts, often money, which the groom and bride at one point in the banquet will go from table to table collecting 46.In the past, _ a Vietnamese couples were free to make a decision on the marriage b Vietnamese marriage was decided by parents and family c getting married at an early age was not allowed d parents had no right to interfere their children's marriage 47In former days, the fact that a bride and groom had only first met just on the day of their engagement or marriage was _.a surprising b popular c uncommon d strange 48.Which sentence is referred Vietnamese modern marriage? a Most young people not have their marriage based on love b All marriages are arranged by parents and family c Marriage is quite westernization d Couples not get married at quite young ages 49 According to the passage, a Oversea Vietnamese people not like to organize a traditional wedding b There is an engagement ceremony which takes place usually half a year or so before the wedding c Many of the age-old customs practiced in a traditional Vietnamese wedding not exist nowadays d Vietnamese people never ask a fortune teller the date and time of the marriage ceremony 50.Which does not exist in a Vietnamese wedding party? a firecrackers b guests c dishes d gifts THE END TEST Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others in the group Question 1: A route B doubt C trout D scout Question 2: A armchair B kitchen C catch D anchor Choose the word marked A, B, C, or D which is different from the rest in the position of the main stress Question 3: A maintain B retain C fountain D entire Question 4: A competence B compliment C comfortable D companion Question 5: A television B information C economic D engineer Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions Question 6: The speaker will start his speech as soon as everyone has arrived A solve B commence C draft D end Question 7: He sounded panic-stricken on the phone A terrified B troubled C happy D disappointed Question 8: Few businesses are flourishing in the present economic climate A taking off B setting up C growing well D closing down Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions Question 9: Although it’s a long day for us, we feel we are contented with what we A interested B dissatisfied C excited D shocked Question 10: I can’t stand people who treat animals cruelly A gently B cleverly C reasonably D brutally Choose the underlined word or phrase marked A, B, C, or D in each sentence that needs correcting Question 11: About two-third of my students wish to get a scholarship to study abroad A B C D Question 12: Several people have apparent tried to change the man’s mind, but he refuses to listen A B C D Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D to indicate the right answer to each of the following sentences Question 13: The children _to the zoo A were enjoyed taking B were enjoyed taken C enjoyed taking D enjoyed being taken Question 14: I don't have my own room I have to _the bedroom with my elder brother A divide B share C separate D live Question 15: If the bus to the airport _so late, we'd have caught the plane A weren't B hadn't been C haven't been D wouldn't be Question 16: By _ the household chores, he can help his mother after going home from school A ordering B making C having D doing Question 17: An endangered species is a species _ population is so small that it is in danger of extinction A who B which C what D whose Question 18: When she graduated from the university she got her A certificate B diploma C bachelor D degree Question 19: The telephone rang and interrupted my of thought A train B line C chain D series Question 20: This book provides students useful tips that help them to pass the coming exam A about B for C with D Question 21: - Kelvin: “How you like your steak done?” - Laura: “ _.” A Very much B Well-done C Very little D I don’t like it much Question 22: I hope this headache will soon A pass away B come away C wear off D go out Question 23: All his plans for his own business fell _ A off B through C away D down Question 24: Last night Jim had big burgers for dinner and he felt a bit sick _ A lately B afterwards C backward D before Question 25: We bought some _ A German old lovely glasses B lovely old German glasses C German lovely old glasses D old lovely German glasses Question 26: - Mark: That play is the worst I have ever seen - Rain: _ A I don’t agree all B I couldn’t agree more C Not completely true D Sorry to interrupt you Question 27: He has _ money in the bank A a lots of B a large number of C lot of D a lot of Question 28: She was so frightened that she was shaking like _ A a flag B a leaf C jelly D the wind Question 29: ten minutes earlier, you would have got a better seat A Had you arrived B If you arrived C Were you arrived D If you hadn’t arrived Question 30: It _ it is parents' responsibility to take good care of their children a commonly says that b commonly to be said that c is commonly said that d is commonly saying Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks Freya Stark (1893- 1993) was an extraordinary woman who ventured into (31) _ areas where few Europeans had ever set foot Born in Paris, brought up in Italy, and educated in London, she was already multilingual before deciding to learn Arabic at the end of 30 She traveled extensively through Greece, Italy and Cyprus However, her passion was for exploring ancient lands of the Middle East She was determined to make contact with the tribes that populated the area before their traditional (32) _ of life vanished forever She led expeditions into the most dangerous areas and despite the risks (she was even thrown into a military prison on one occasion), she always returned safe and (33) _ During her travels, she completed a trek across the Valley of the Assassins, famous not only for its rough terrain but also for its murderous inhabitants, and followed in the (34) _ of Alexander, the Great In her long career she produced maps, discovered lost cities, and worked as a spy and propagandist, although it is as a travel writer that she is best remembered She died at the age of 100, (35) _ most women of her generation in more ways than one Question 31: A remote B outward C wide D far Question 32: A nature B way C route D type Question 33: A again B back C round D sound Question 34: A departure B footsteps C time D trail Question 35: A outstaying B outweighing C outliving D outnumbering Read the passage and choose the best answer marked A, B, C, or D to indicate the right answer to each of the following questions Application for admission to the Graduate School at this university must be made on forms provided by the Director of Admission An applicant whose undergraduate work was done at another institution should request that two copies of undergraduate transcripts and degrees be sent directly to the Dean of the Graduate School Both the application and the transcripts must be on file at least one month prior to the registration date, and must be accompanied by a non-refundable ten-dollar check or money order to cover the cost of processing the application Students who have already been admitted to the Graduate School but were not enrolled during the previous semester should reapply for admission using a special short form available in the office of the Graduate School It is not necessary for students who have previously been denied admission to resubmit transcripts; however, new application forms must accompany all requests for reconsideration Applications should be submitted at least eight weeks in advance of the session in which the student wishes to enroll Students whose applications are received after the deadline may be considered for admission as non-degree students, and may enroll for six credit hours Non-degree status must be changed prior to the completion of the first semester of study, however An undergraduate student of this university who has senior status and is within ten credit hours of completing all requirements for graduation may register for graduate work with the recommendation of the chairperson of the department and the approval of the Dean of the Graduate School Question 36: What is the author's main point? A How to make application for graduation B How to obtain senior status C How to apply to the Graduate School D How to register for graduate coursework Question 37: Where would this passage most probably be found? A In a university catalog B In a travel folder C In a textbook D In a newspaper Question 38: The word “semester” in the passage is closest meaning to _ A term B student C year D school Question 39: The word “deadline” in the passage is closest meaning to _ A closing ceremony B unexpired C closing date D opening ceremony Question 40: The phrase “in advance of” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to A into B after the end of C on either side of D prior to THE GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE The golden Gate Bridge is one of the symbols of the United States of America It is located in San Francisco, California, and spans the Golden Gate strait-a mile wide strait that connects the Pacific Ocean to the San francisco Bay It is sure one of the most beautiful bridges in the world, and also one of the tallest (the height of a bridge is the height of the towers ) The bridge as it is today was designed by architects Irving and Gertrude Morrow However thier art deco project was not the first Golden Gate Bridge The original plans for the bridge were drawn in 1961, but they were of a very complicated and ugly structure, certainly not something could be ever proud of The bridge was a true experiment in its time, such a long suspension bridge had never been tried before It had the hightest towers, the thickest cables and the largest underwater foundations ever built The foundations were a real problem, because they had to be cast in a depth of more than 100 feet Extreme depth wasn't the sole problem The real challenge lay in the sinking of the piers in the violent waves of the open sea, which was thought to be almost impossible the construction began in 1933 and was finished in 1937,when the bridge opened to pedestrians ( It was opened to cars one years later ) The bridge was finished ahead of schedule and cost much less than was estimated.Today the Golden Gate Bridge has a main span of 4,200 feet ( almost a mile ) and a total length of 8,981 feet The towers supporting the huge cables rise 746 feet above the water Each steel cable is 7,650 long and has a diameter of 36 inches ''International orange '' is the color the bridge has always been painted The architects chose it because it blends well with the span's natural setting.However, if the Navy had had its way, the bridge would have been painted black with yellow stripes-in favor of greater visibility for passing ships There are fog horns to let passing ships know where the bridge is, and aircraf beacon on the tops of the towers to prevent planes from crashing into them The Golden Gate Bridge is the first sight for many people approaching the United States by boat It is almost the West Coast's '' Stautue of Liberty'' and is something everyone should at least once 36.The Golden Gate Bridge A.spans the San Francisco B is the best-known symbol of the United States C spans the Golden Gate Strait D is painted gold has a gold -plated at each end 37.The first plans of the bridge _ A.were designed by Irving and Gertrude Morrow in 1916 B were designed by Irving Morrow but were too complicated C were something America could be proud of D.were not designed in art deco style 38.The construction of the foundations was very complicated because A it was thought to be almost impossible B.the piers had to be sunk in the open sea through of violent waves C.They had to be the largest ones ever built D.They had to be cast by teams of divers, which was very expensive 39.Which one is true ? A The construction of the Golden Gate Bridge took four years B.The bridge was opened to car traffic in 1939 C.People were allowed to cross the bridge in 1939 D.The construction of the bridge began exactly seventeen years after the first plans were made 40.Which one is not true about the position of the Golden Gate Bridge ? A.It is located on the West Coast B.It connects the San Francisco Bay to The Golden Gate Bridge C.It is quite near the '' Statue of Liberty'' D.It is off the Pacific Ocean 41.The word'' cast'' is closest in meaning to A measured B.exposed C.expanded D.thrown 42.The word'' blends'' is closest in meaning to A.approves B.fixes C.is suitable D.its outstanding 43.The word'' beacons'' can be best replaced by A structure B.fixed lights C.decorations D.barriers 44.What is not true about the Golden Gate Bridge ? A.The towers supporting the huge cables rise 746 feet B.The first was first painted black with yellow stripes C.If you travel by boat, it may be the first sight you see D.The bridge had been expected to cost more than it really was 45 How can passing ships know where the bridge is ? A.due to the color decided by the Navy B.because there are beacons on the top of the tower C.because the bridge is international orange D.thanks to the fog horns Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to each of the following questions Question 46: It is possible that the fire in the ship was started by a bomb A They say that a bomb started the fire in the ship B The fire in the ship might have been started by a bomb C It shall be said the fire in the ship had been started by a bomb D The fire in the ship is known to have been started by a bomb Question 47: Had Kathy studied hard, she would have passed the examination A Kathy knew that she would succeed in the examination B But for her hard study, Kathy would have succeed in the examination C Kathy studied very hard but she did not succeed in the examination D Kathy did not study hard, so she failed Question 48: There is something about that man’s face that strikes me as very familiar A That man’s face hit me in a familiar way B That man has something that strikes me in the face C I think I have seen that man somewhere before D Something about that man’s face makes me familiar Question 49: “When the bell rings take the meat out of the oven,” my sister said A My sister warned me against taking the meat out of the oven when the bell rang B My sister said that when the bell rang I was to take the meat out of the oven C My sister suggested that I should take the meat out of the oven when the bell rang D My sister asked me that when the bell rang to take the meat out of the oven Question 50: “Would you mind moving the bicycle?” said the janitor “It’s in the way.” A The janitor advised me to move the bicycle and said that it was in the way B The janitor told me to move the bicycle because it was in the way C The janitor asked if I would mind moving the bicycle and said to me that it was in the way D The janitor suggested moving the bicycle and told that it was in the way _THE END