Test N°1 (a) I. Choose the correct answer 1. She always the crossword in the paper before breakfast. A. makes B. writes C. does D. works 2. The newspaper report contained important information. A. many B. another C. an D. a lot of 3. He couldn’t his father that he was telling the truth. A. admit B. confide C. trust D. convince 4. The police are the town for the missing vehicle. A. seeking B. looking C. investigating D. combing 5. When he woke up, he realized that the things he had dreamt about could not have happened. A. possibly B. likely C. certainly D. potentially 6. He cannot ignorance as his excuse; he should have known what was happening in his own department. A. insist B. plead C. refer D. defend 7. The Government’s present policy is seen as a to local democracy. A. threat B. harm C. suppression D. sneer 8. After listening to all the arguments I am now of the that there should no new road. A. attitude B. opinion C. thought D. idea 9. All his companies had been successful and he was known to be rich. A. absolutely B. completely C. extremely D. thoroughly 10. Religion and politics interest him almost . A. equally B. the same C. similarly D. alike II. Give the correct forms of the words in parentheses 1. The D war zone was a famous military base during the two wars. (RESIST) 2. You should use it as a study room. It’s quiet. (COMPARE) 3. Various kinds of colorful flowers this garden. (BEAUTIFUL) 4. A friend is one who likes power. (DOMINATE) 5. Robin Hood is a hero who lived in Sherwood Forest, in Nottingham. (LEGEN) 6 about the company’s future meant that few people wanted to invest money on it. (CERTAIN) 7. The shop will change undamaged goods if a is shown as proof of purchase. (RECEIVE) 8. The cost of must be paid by the buyer. (CARRY) 9. We had a marvelous holiday and our trip to Paris was (FORGET) 10. The crowd showed its by shouting insults at the players. (APPROVE) III. Give the correct forms of the verbs in brackets 1. Last night she sat there with her arms (fold) (do) nothing, (wait) for him 2. Hi Paul! What a nice surprise! I (not think) I (run) into you today. 3. I (intend) to write to you, but your address escaped me. 4. An announcement in the Press is an event like an engagement or a wedding that (make) known. 5. A: Jack didn’t come to the party. B: What a pity! I’m sure he (enjoy) it. 6. If today is your golden wedding anniversary, you (be) married for 50 years. 7. The days are gone when each nation (be) like an island. 8. The bad weather resulted in the plan (delay). 9. Mrs. Watson (go) for a walk every morning before her death. 10. A: I wonder why he (not arrive) yet. I (tell) him how to get here, but I should (give) him a map. The traffic may (delay) him of course. But I’m sure he (telephone) us if he (get) lost. B: Yes, but by the time he (get) here, the dinner (spoil). What a nuisance! IV. Rewrite the following sentences in the way that it means exactly the same as the sentences printed before it 1. It appears that I’ve left my medical card at home. I don’t seem 2. Can I speak to him about my problem? Would it 3. The motorcycle is so expensive that he can’t buy it. He can – cost motorcycle. 4. “The sooner an agreement is reached, the better.” It was hoped 5. He used to rise at dawn until he was old. His age. 6. “Why didn’t I learn English before?” thought the manager. The manager wondered . Nguyễn Đức Nguyên – ĐHNN-ĐHQGHN 1 7. “You’d better not lend him any more money, Paul,” said Tom. Tom advised Paul . 8. I started work for this company a year ago. I’ve been . 9. Kate felt sick, because she ate stale food. If Kate . 10. My dress needs to be ironed before the interview. I must . V. Read the following passage and answer the questions Do you like to eat out? Do you like to eat quickly? Do you like inexpensive food? Some people go to fast- food restaurants for these reasons. In the past, people usually went to diners for these reasons. In fact, many people still go to diners today for the same reasons. A man named Walter Scott had the first “diner” in 1872. It wasn’t really a diner. It was only a simple food cart. People on the street walked up to the cart to buy food. These carts served late- night workers who wanted a cup of coffee and a late- night meal. The meal was a sandwich or boiled eggs. In 1887, Samuel Messer Jones built the first diner big enough to allow the customers to come inside. However, they did not sit down. Later, people built diners with counters and stools, and people sat down while they ate. Before long, many diners stayed open around the clock. In the other words, people were able to eat in the diner at any time. Diners changed in other way, too. The original menu of sandwiches and coffee became bigger. It included soup, favorite dishes, and a breakfast menu. In addition, diners soon became permanent buildings. They were no longer carts on wheels. Diners today look similar to the diners of the early 1900s. They are usually rectangular buildings with large windows. Inside, the diners have shining counters with stools, booths and tables and chairs. Today, many people eat in fast- food restaurants such as McDonald’s and Burger King. However, the diner remains an American tradition, and thousands of people still enjoy eating there. It was popular a century ago, and it is still popular today. 1. What is the main idea of this passage? A. The diner is a traditional, popular place to eat in the United States. B. Samuel Messer Jones built the first diner big enough to allow the customers to come inside. C. American diners serve many types of food 24 hours a day to their customers 2. How many meals did the first diner s serve? A. Only one B. Two C. All three 3. “Around the clock” means A. 12 hours a day B. 24 hours a day C. 8 hours a day 4. According to this passage, diners changed in A. two ways B. three ways C. fours ways 5. What are McDonald’s and Burger King? VI. Fill in the numbered blank with a suitable word Most people know that cigarette smoking is harmful (1) their health. Scientific research shows that it causes many kinds of diseases. (2) fact, many people who smoke get lung cancer. However, Edward Gilson has lung cancer, and he has (3) smoked cigarettes. He lives with his wife, Everlyn, (4) has smoked about a pack (5) cigarettes a day throughout their marriage. The Gilsons have been married for 35 years. No one knows (6) sure why Mr. Gilson has lung cancer. Nevertheless, doctors believe that secondhand smoke may cause lung cancer in people who do not (7) Non- smokers often (8) in the smoke from other people’s cigarettes. This is second- hand smoke. Edward Gilson has been breathing this type of smoke for 35 years. Now he is dying (9) lung cancer. However, he is not alone. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reports that about 53 thousand people die in the United States each year as a result (10) exposure to second- hand smoke. VII. Use the following prompts to make full sentences 1. Prime Minister / traveled / Australia / Singapore. …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 2. You / go / road / air / Moscow / not / sea. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 3. While / Americans / proud / country / may / openly / criticize / government. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 4. John / whom / know / 8 years / one / closest friend. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 5. Children / too young / ride / school. Nguyễn Đức Nguyên – ĐHNN-ĐHQGHN 2 ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 6. What games / used to / small children? ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 7. took / a long time / used to / glasses. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 8. used / live / small village / now / London. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. VIII. Fill in the gaps with a suitable preposition 1. Part-time workers are paid the hour. 2. I’m just to town to do some shopping. 3. Everyone can benefit a better road system. 4. Peter’s always boasting his own mistakes. 5. I can’t get used drinking tea without milk. 6. Pillows always used to be filled feathers. 7. By Concorde it’s possible to fly to New York from Europe 4 hours. 8. A crash helmet is used a motorcyclist. Nguyễn Đức Nguyên – ĐHNN-ĐHQGHN 3 Answer keys to test N°1 I. 1.C 2.D 3.D 4.D 5.A 6.B 7.A 8.B 9.C 10.A II.1.resistant 2.comparatively 3.beautify 4.domineering 5.legendary 6.Certainty 7.receipt 8.carriage 9.unforgettable 10.disapproval III.1.folded – doing – waiting 2.didn’t think – would run 3.had intended 4.is made 5.would have enjoyed 6.have been 7.was 8.delaying 9.went 10.A: has not arrived – told –have given – have delayed – would have telephoned – had got (got) B: gets – will be spoilt IV.1.I don’t seem to have brought my medical card with me. 2.Would it be possible to speak to him? 3.He can hardly (afford to) buy that high-cost motorcycle. 4.It was hoped that an agreement should be reached soon. 5.His habit of rising at dawn lasted until his old age 6. The manager wondered why he hadn’t learnt English before. 7. Tom advised Paul not to lend him any more money. 8. I’ve been working for this big company for a year. 9. If Kate hadn’t eaten stale food, she wouldn’t have been / felt sick. 10. I must get / have my dress ironed before the interview. V. 1.A 2.A 3.B 4.A 5.They are fast- food restaurants VI. 1.for 2.In 3.never 4.who 5.of 6.for 7.smoke 8.breathe 9.of 10.of VII. 1.The Prime Minister traveled to Australia via Singapore. 2. You can go by road or by air to Moscow, but not by sea. 3. While most Americans are very proud of their country, they may openly criticize the government. 4. John, whom I have known for 8 years, is one of my closest friend. 5. The children are too young to ride to school. 6. What games did you use to do / play when you were small children? 7. It took me a long time to get / be used to wearing glasses. 8. I used to live in a small village but now I live in London. VIII. 1. by 2. off 3. from 4. about / of 5. to 6. with 7. within 8. by The end Nguyễn Đức Nguyên – ĐHNN-ĐHQGHN 4 . test N 1 I. 1. C 2.D 3.D 4.D 5.A 6.B 7.A 8.B 9.C 10 .A II .1. resistant 2.comparatively 3.beautify 4.domineering 5.legendary 6.Certainty 7.receipt 8.carriage 9.unforgettable 10 .disapproval III .1. folded. sick. 10 . I must get / have my dress ironed before the interview. V. 1. A 2.A 3.B 4.A 5.They are fast- food restaurants VI. 1. for 2.In 3.never 4.who 5.of 6.for 7.smoke 8.breathe 9.of 10 .of VII. 1. The. Test N 1 (a) I. Choose the correct answer 1. She always the crossword in the paper before breakfast. A. makes B. writes