PRACTICE 9.1 I Complete the sentences with the most suitable words or phrases: (4p) 1) Solar energy doesn’t cause A pollution B polluted C pollute D pollutant 2) Passover is celebrated in Israel and by all people A English B Vietnamese C Japanese d Jewish 3) In Asia, a tropical storm is called a A typhoon B hurricane C cyclone D tornado 4) He is the most activist in the town A effect B effective C effectively D effectiveness 5) UFOs mean flying objects A unknown B unidentified C unable D unimaginary 6) air is one of the many problems we have to solve A pure B pleasant C polluted D healthy 7) We can protect the environment by air pollution A reduced B reducing C to reduce D reduce 8) In order to save electricity, an ordinary 100-watt light bulb can be replaced by A an energy-saving bulb B a 1000-watt light bulb C an electric bulb D a lamp 9) I can’t hear what you are saying Can you the radio? A turn on B turn off C turn up D turn over 10) Ann studied very hard she won her school’s Best Student Prize last year A so B because C but D as 11) She would come to see you if she your address A have B has C had D having 12) I suggest money for the poor people in our neighborhood A save B to save C saving D saved 13) We will soon gather at the village the festival is taking place A who B where C which D when 14) I think we should use shower bath to save water A because of B instead of C in spite of D in case of 15) Auld Lang Syne is the song is sung on New Year’s Eve A which B who C where D when 16) She tried to prevent the dog running into the road A to B from C for D against II Rewrite the following sentences, beginning with the given words: (1.5p) 1) He got up late this morning, but he still came to class on time → Although… 2) Let’s go abroad for our holiday this year → How about… 3) It’s important to protect wildlife now or there will be nothing left for future generations → If we… III Choose the correct answer to fill in each blank: (2p) One of the most serious problems (1) _ human life is the dirtying and poisoning of air and water It is the pollution of our environment Air pollution (2) _ when wastes are poured into the atmosphere and the air becomes contaminated and unpleasant to (3) _ We depend (4) _ life on the air we breathe As the air becomes more (5) _ more polluted, hazards to health increase Today we have industrial air pollutants from factories and mills and engine-exhaust fumes That’s (6) _ some large cities have to ban cars from the city centre to wipe out smoke and limit the emission of poisonous gases and dangerous chemicals from industrial smoke stacks in (7) _ to clean the air in our living environment as much as (8) _ 1) A threatening B threatened C threatens D threaten 2) A occurs B exits C appears D becomes 3) A breath B breathing C breathe D breaths 4) A on B for C at D but 5) A or B so C and D as 6) A what B how C why D who 7) A order B as C so D but 8) A well B long C possible D able IV The five sections of the letter are not in the right order Label each section with the appropriate letter:(2.5p) S (situation), C (complication), R (resolution), A (action) or P (polite) Dear Mr Long, I suggest they should lower the volume after p.m Yours sincerely I am looking forward to hearing from you and seeing how you can solve this problem They play music very loudly, so I can’t study in the evening and sleep at night I am writing to you about the noise caused by a Karaoke shop near my house PRACTICE 9.2 I-Complete the sentences with the most suitable words or phrases: (4pts) 1.Many people were injured when the building A collapsed B destroyed C struck D erupted No ships are sailing today because of the high A volcano B earthquake C winds D snowstorm The of the volcano was a terrible disaster A prediction B eruption C cyclone D shift The word means “big wind” in Chinese A volcano B tsunami C typhoon D hurricane Last night we came to the show late………the traffic was terrible A.although B.despite C.and D.because Tet is a festival…………occurs in late January or early February A.who B.which C.whom D.when She is very tired, …………………, she has to finish her homework A.moreover B.so C.and D.however She forgot…………off the gas before going out A.turn B.turning C.to turn D.turned I suggest…………money for the poor people in our neighborhood A.save B.to save C.saving D.saved 10 They didn’t understand the matter,…………, they didn’t ask for help A.but B.however C.moreover D.and 11 They learn English………they intend to go abroad A.and B.or C.so D.because 12 I’d love to play volleyball………I must complete my honework A.since B.moreover C.but D.and 13 I went to school…………it was raining hard A.however B.and C.therefore D although 14 It’s very cold…………night…………the moon A.on/in B.in/on C.on/at D.at/on 15 She…………to you if she had your address A.writes B.wrote C.will write D.would write 16 Many reports in newspapers talked a lot about the………of UFOs A.appear B.appearance C.appearing D.appeared II Match the items in column A with those in column B: (1pt) A B junk- jard a Therefore, he has to the test again end up b a piece of land full of rubbish Tan failed his math test c However, he has to finish his homework before going to bed Ba is very tired d reach a state of 1……… 2………… 3……………… 4……………… III.Choose the word that best fits each of the blanks spaces: (2pts) Our environment is in (1) _ Modern ways of living and today’s (2) _ are polluting it Most people think there is (3) _ they can This is not true Everyone can something to help save our (4) _ Here is a (5) _ of thing you can - Help to cut pollution by (6) _ the bus to work instead of your car - Buy fruit and vegetables that have not been treated with (7) _ - Recycle all your cans, bottles and paper There should be a (8) center somewhere near my home, so take them there (1) A trouble B subject C project D topic (2) A families B factories C industries D vehicle (3) A something B nothing C anything D thing (4) A pollution B energy C money D environment (5) A problem B number C word D list (6) A taking B riding C driving D running (7) A dynamite B pesticides C deforestation D inedibility (8) A reducing B reusing C recycling D burning IV Finish the second sentences : (1.5pts) 1.She isn’t English, but she speaks English perfectly Although ……………………………………………………………………………………… I suggest that we should take a shower instead of bath I suggest ………………………………………………………………………… He is lazy, so he can’t get good marks If he ………………………………………………………………………………… V Rearrange the complain letter in a suitable order: (1.5pts) a- I suggest they should lower the volume when it is 10 pm b- Dear Mr Minh, c- I’m looking forward to hearing from you and seeing how you deal with this problem d- They play music so loudly that I can’t study in the evening or sleep at night e- Your sincerely, f- I’m writing about the noise caused by the Karaoke Shop near my house PRACTICE 9.3 I-Choose the correct answer: (3pts) 1-Let’s………somewhere for a drink! A.go B.do C.going D.doing 2-I wish you ……… it again A.don’t B.won’t C.didn’t D.wouldn’t 3.They ………… in that house for several months A.live B.lived C.have lived D.are living It rains heavily, ………I can’t go to the movie with you A.and B.but C.because D.so Van is a (n)…… student in the USA A bright B foreigner C exchange D intelligent I’m looking……… to hearing from you A at B- after C- over D- forward 7.We will go………… a picnic next week A.in B.at C.on D.to 8.My village is about 100 kilometers ……… the south of Bien Hoa City A A.in B.at C.to D.for 9.I want to…………English at that Foreign Language Center A.learn B.have C.go D.take 10 …………… is a large building in a college or university where students live A campus B hall c dormitory D hall 11 If you want to…………your English, we can help you A.improve B.attend C.take D.give 12.What aspect of…………… English you find it difficult? A.study B.studied C.learnt D.learning II-Rewrite these sentences: (1pt) “How you go to school?” He asked me …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… I can’t go to the cinema with you because I’m busy (Combine, using “so” ) I’m busy …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… III- Supply the correct form of verbs: (1pt) 1- I wish I (learn )………………………………………… English well next semester 2- If I am free on Sunday, I (visit )………………………… my grandparents IV- Read the information about someone who wants to attend a language course Fill in the information on the Course Application Form: (1.5 pts) Hoa is twenty years old She comes from Vietnam She can speak English and now she wants to learn English for her job She would like to go on a course for Intermediate level She would like to learn English three times a week in the early evening COURSE APPLICATION FORM Name: - Nationality: Age: Which language you want to learn? Which course? How often you want classes? When? - V- Put the sentences in correct order to make a complete letter: (1.5 pt) Dear sir, My English is not pretty good I can speak just a little English My grammar is poor and so is my vocabulary because I don’t read much and my writing is terrible Could you please send me more information about your program, schedule and fees? I have just read your language school’s advertisements on Kien Thuc Ngay Nay magazine I’m looking forward to hearing from you soon so I want to improve my English in all skills : speaking, listening, reading and writing as well I’m very interested in learning English with native speakers, so I would like to get some information about your courses Sincerely yours, PRACTICE 9.4 (1-3).Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently form that of the others (0.6 pt) A feed B meat C lead D dead A buses B watches C hopes D watches A pleased B smoked C stopped D missed (4-23).Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in each sentence: (3.8 pts) 4.Valentine’s Day is celebrated - February every day A in B on C at D to 5.The trucks often stop in front of my house - the way to your company A in B on C by D at 6.On this festival, people celebrate freedom - slavery A with B over C at D from 7.The water pipes may be damaged - the typhoon A on B by C with D in HCM City and areas - the south will be rainy A to B at C on D of I would walk to school if my house - very far A wasn’t B weren’t C isn’t D won’t 10 The children hated - up very early in the morning A to have to B having get C having to get D to have getting 11 The film - for a Golden Lotus Award A was nomination B was nominate C nominate D was nominated 12 The man - disappointed when he heard the news A made B looked C saw D watched 13 We suggest that Ba - harder on his English pronunciation A should study B studies C study D both A & C 14 Na - in and will see you in five minutes A has come B came C will come D come 15 Let’s - the new word in the dictionary A to look at B looking for C look up D looks after 16 They went on walking - it started to rain A though B because C but D despite 17 Frogs and toads died A because the polluted water B because the water polluted C because the water pollution D because the water was polluted 18 Elephants, - come from Africa, can live until they’re seventy A they which B which C who D that 19 I think we should buy some canned food before a typhoon - A Ok I don’t think B Yes, I agree you C Yes, I think you D I agree with you 20 “I suggest fixing the dripping faucet.” - “ - ” A we will B good idea! C yes, please D I’m afraid not 21 Fuel - can be cut down by having fewer cars on the roads A effect B power C consumption D development 22 People can usually predict when a - will erupt A typhoon B volcano C tide D thunderstorm (24-30) Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage.(1.6pts) The natural (23) called “Tidal waves” often occur suddenly They are the result of an (24) shift in the underwater (25) of the Earth (26) _ the late 2004, a series of tidal waves struck the seaside of Indonesia, Thailand and some other Asian countries The famous resorts such (27) Phuket and Fifi were completely (28) A large (29) of people were killed (30) _ homes, office blocks and highways collapsed 23 A accidents B damages C disasters D destruction 24 A amazing B alternative C appalling D abrupt 25 A move B movement C moving D movable 26 A in B on C by D at 27 A as B like C alike D likely 28 A erupted B destroyed C collapsed D occurred 29 A many B much C number D member 30 A since B because C so D when (31-34) Choose the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting.(0.8pt) 31 Na was extremely pleased which she got an A for her assignment A B C D 32 If we go on wasting water, there will be a shortage of fresh water on a few decades A B C D 33 Judy liked the full–moon festival, that is celebrated in mid-fall, very much A B C D 34 I am surprised that the student is able to doing the exercise A B C D (35 -38) Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence (0.8) 35 The - of their house left them no place to live (destroy) 36 Our secretary is very - (efficiency) 37 The accident was caused by - driving (care) 38 There is a - on every packet of cigarettes (warn) (39-42).Read the dialogue and then decide whether the statements that follow are True or False The 1st January New Year’s Day is a big holiday in Scotland People not work on that day, and children not go to school Scottish people celebrate New Year’s Eve in every family Friends usually come on that day They have a good dinner After dinner there are apples, other fruits and different sweets to eat Then all the family and the friends begin to play games and dance Before 12 o’clock at night, many people in the towns go out into the streets to dance and sing Scottish songs When the towns clock begins to strike twelve, the people cross their arms, join hands and sing the famous Scottish song “Auld Lang Syne.” 39. Friends usually come on New Year’s Eve to have dinner together 40. Oranges and chocolates can be chosen to have after dinner 41. Scottish play games and dance outside 42. The famous song “Auld Lang Syne” is sung before midnight (43-46) Rewrite the sentences so that they are nearest in meaning to the sentence printed before them (2.0pts) 43 Mr Hung began to work for the company ten years ago è Mr Hung has 44 Na said, “Let’s keep sheets with single printed page for drafting” è Na suggested that _ 45 Swimming makes people strong It is a good sport è Swimming _ 46 Nam is poor, so he won’t travel around the world è If _ Dùa vµo tõ gîi ý ®Ó viÕt thµnh c©u hoµn chØnh 1- sister/ wear/new Ao Dai/only twice/ since/she/buy/it 2- We/not/used/wear/jeans/when/study/primary school 3-Liz/wish/she /be / going / Ha Noi / parents / next Sunday 4-Nowaday / Internet / increasingly / develop / and / become / part / our / daily life 5- It / be / long / time / since / I / last / hear / you PRACTICE 9.5 (1-3).Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently form that of the others A damage B blanket C candle D slavery A architect B children C chemist D mechanic A reported B laughed C decided D acquainted (4-22).Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in each sentence: 4.International Women’s Day is celebrated - March 8th every day A in B on C at D to 5.Even birds also died - electric shock waves A from B in C with D on 6.The streets are crowded - young people on that day A at B in C of D with Ninety percent of earthquakes occur - the Pacific Rim A in B round C around D at They took shelter - the night in a large stadium A of B with C when D for The man suggests - at the seaside in the summer A to stay B staying C should stay D both A & C 10 We - have enough water for our animals if the river is polluted A don’t B won’t C aren’t D didn’t 11 Thanks to the scientists warning, thousands of people - A save B saved C were saved D were saving 12 I had to leave my father and - my new life A started B starting C start D being started 13 She - her driving test three times because she is so bad at reversing A fails B is failing C will fail D has failed 14 My sister is looking forward A hearing B to hearding C to hearing D be heard 15 A dripping faucet - 500 liters of water a month A waste B can waste C is wasted D are wasting 16 Don’t burn trash - A However, this pollutes the air B It will pollute the air C But the air will be polluted D Therefore, the pollution will appear 17 The boy was very hungry, - he didn’t eat anything A so B and C therefore D but 18 What did they give to the man - son was killed in the accidents? A whom B who C whose D which 19 - are funnel- shaped storms which pass overland below a thunderstorm A earthquakes B hurricanes C tropical storms D tornadoes 20 Chemical wastes and many other - are released into the river A unpollution B pollutants C deforestation D complaint 21 “Don’t forget to phone me when you get there.” - “ -” A Yes, I will B No, I don’t C Yes, I D No, I won’t 22 Let me congratulate you on your graduation - A Great Let’s that B That’s good idea C That’s very kind of you D Well done (23-30) Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage Our environment is in (23) - Modern ways of living and today’s (24) - are polluting it Most people think there is (25) - they can This is not true Everyone can something to help save our (26) - Here is a (27) _ of thing you can - Help to cut pollution by (28) _ the bus to work instead of your car - Buy fruit and vegetables that have not been treated with (29) _ - Recycle all your cans, bottles and paper There should be a (30) center somewhere near my home, so take them there 23 A trouble B subject C project D topic 24 A families B factories C industries D vehicle 25 A something B nothing C anything D thing 26 A pollution B energy C money D environment 27 A problem B number C word D list 28 A taking B riding C driving D running 29 A dynamite B pesticides C deforestation D inedibility 30 A reducing B reusing C recycling D burning (31-34) Choose the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting 31 Mai is going to be late to school because the bus is late A B C D 32 She is very tired Therefore, she has to finish her homework before she goes to bed A B C D 33 Tomorrow I’ll go to the airport to meet my friends, who come to stay with us during the Christmas A B C D 34 The man walks along the street, as slow as he did many years ago A B C D (35 -38) Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence 35 They are discussing the - of natural resources (preserve) 36 -, the typhoon caused some damage to the village.(lucky) 37 It’s - that Lan passe4d this exam (surprise) 38 This book was of a great - It was translated into ten languages (succeed) (39-42).Read the dialogue and then decide whether the statements that follow are True or False Electricity is such a part of our everyday life and so much taken for granted nowadays that we rarely think twice when we switch on the light or turn on the radio At night, roads are brightly lit, enabling people and traffic to move freely Neon lighting used in advertising has become part of the character of every modern city In the home, many labor-saving devices are powered by electricity Even when we turn off the beside lamp and are fast asleep, electricity is working for us, driving our refrigerators, heating our water or keeping our rooms air conditioned 39 Roads are lit at night to enable people and traffic to move faster 40 Electricity is powers many labor-saving home devices 41 Electricity is heating our water when we are fast asleep 42 Neon lighting used in advertising is a part of our everyday life (43-46) Rewrite the sentences so that they are nearest in meaning to the sentence printed before them 43 I haven’t been in Hue for two years è It’s two 44 Why don’t we practice speaking English every day è I suggest 45 The dictionary has been lost You gave me it on my birthday è The dictionary that 46 Mai doesn’t buy a new computer because she doesn’t have money è If _ Dùa vµo tõ gîi ý ®Ó viÕt thµnh c©u hoµn chØnh 6- If people / stop / use / dynamite / for / fish / lot / sea creature / be/good preserve 7-I suggest/ that/ you / collect /all / bags / and / garbage dump 8-It/ be/time/children/express/feelings/memories/love/fathers/Father’s day 9-Although/weather bureau / predict /there /be /heavy rain /it/ sunny / this morning 10-Tam / Linh / who/ not come / class /yesterday /explain //absence/ teacher PRACTICE 9.6 I Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others (1 point) a wear a worked a loud a hour b hair b cleaned b about b help c ear c watched c found c hobby d share d stopped d you d house II Choose the correct word to fill each of the following sentences (2 points) If she a good knowledge in English, she wouldn’t be offered the job a hadn’t had b doesn’t have c didn’t have d had These glasses are very expensive, please be careful with them a but b so c and d because of the two boys could answer the question a None b All c Neither d Most This TV program attracts many millions of worldwide a watches b lookers c owners d viewers 5.I think most children are creative to write ……………….poems a beautiful b beautifully c beauty d beautify 6.Is he really ……….that you can come there? a to disappointed b disappoint c disappointed d disappointing 7.This newspaper is ……….everyday It’s a daily newspaper a publish b publishing c to publish d published 8.He shout and look at me ………….when I broke the vase a angrier b angrily c angry d anger III Put the verbs in the correct from or tense (2 points) I don’t recognize her because she (change) a lot When Mrs Brown (look) out, she (see) the children playing near the pool I would buy this book if it (be) cheaper It’s a long time we last (meet) IV Read the passage Then answer the questions below (2 points) July 20th 1969 was am important day Two Americans landed on the moon they went in a spaceship It’s name was Apollo On July 20th the spaceship landed in the sea of tranquility The first thing the men found was that the moon is covered with dust The dust is so thick that the men left their footprints where they walked There is no wind , no rain to wipe them off They left their footprints that last forever The astronauts walked on the surface of the moon they picked up some rocks and put them in the spaceship Then they put a flag on the ground On July 21 st Apollo II left the moon and returned to the earth When did the two Americans landed on the moon ? How did they go the moon ? Is there any dust on the moon ? What did they on the moon ? V Complete the second sentence so that it has the similar meaning to the first (2 points) People speak English in Australia ⇒ English I didn’t want to turn the TV off because it was a very good film ⇒ The film was “What’s your name ?”, said the policeman to the little boy ⇒ The policeman We don’t have enough money to go on holiday ⇒ If we VI.Write sentences using the words given( point) If / I / be / you/ I / not / that This / be / first time / I / be/ HCM city Thousands/ people /save /because /scientists /warn /them /tidal wave UFOs / be /strange /fly /objects/ that / some /people /see/ sky If /it /not rain / tomorrow/ I /go/ camping /friends Phong/ be / absent / school / since / he / break / leg PRACTICE 9.7 I/ Choose the best answer for each of the sentence below: 3.5 pts Last week , she (pay/ paid/ payed/ was pay ) a visit to Hue The majority of (snowstorm/ typhoons/earthquakes/earthquake) occur in the Pacific Rim I cannot hear what you are saying Please turn (on/ off/ to/ up) the TV I agree (on/ at/in/with) you about this problem These farmers are from Cuu Long (Delta/highland/ coast/province) These boys are the ( slowly/ slow/slowlly/ fastly) swimmers (But / Although/ So/And) the weather is very hot, he is still working II/ Combine the sentences below , use relative pronoun: (2.5 pts) Tom is the boy Tom bought that shirt Tuan is an active student He has taken part in different charity in his town This is the most clever girl We have talked to her The pipes may be broken The pipes supply water to our home My Linh sings the song I like that song very much III/ Do as requested in the parentheses: 2.0 pts Nam is so tired He keeps on working (Combine the sentences using “Although… ”) Not/ put / bed / next/ window (Complete the sentence with words given) I/ think/ we/ buy/ ladder/ before/ typhoon/ coming (Complete the sentence with words given) They are interesting books You should read them all (Combine the sentences using “so”) IV/ Read the passage below then answer the questions : 2.0 pts In Britain, there is a holiday now which people call Mother’s Day In the old days, many girls from working -class families in towns and cities and from farmers’ families in the country worked in rich houses They had to all the chores and their working was usually very long, they often worked on Sundays, too One year, it was usually one Sunday in March, they could visit their mothers They went home on that day and gave presents to their mothers and all members of their families They could stay home only one day and then they went back to their work People call that day Mothers’ Day or Mothering Sunday It is celebrated on the last Sunday in March *Questions: Is Mother’s Day celebrated widely all over the world?…………………………………………………………………………………… What did many girls have to in the old days? ……………………………………………… How long could they stay home? ……………………………………………………………… When is Mothers’ Day celebrated? …………………………………………………………… PRACTICE 9.8 A PHONETICS Choose one word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others in each group (2 pts) A thirsty B guitar C dirty D listen A ground B found C though D sound A normal B order C oven D origin A honesty B hair C honor D hour A cook B flood C book D woman B GRAMMAR – VOCABULARY – LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS I Each of the following sentences has one mistake Identify the mistakes (2 points) Lan didn’t go to the cinema with her friends last Saturday evening because her sickness A B C D The water and land around the chemical factory are serious polluted A B C D My daughter likes watching cartoon films, and so my son A B C D Don’t eat these vegetables They are poison A B C D She felt tired because she stayed up late watch TV A B C D II Choose the best options A, B, C or D to complete each sentence (3points) The boss said that he would fly to Ho Chi Minh City day A next B the previous C the following D the before adequate precautions are taken, there is no risk involved in the operation A Although B Providing C Nevertheless D Even The computer won’t work unless you _ these cables A connect B connected C don't connect D didn’t connect Let’s go to the zoo, _? A don’t we B don’t you C shall we D will you He ran out of money so he had to some from his friend A borrow B ask C lend D earn Not once _ his promises A he is keeping B he keeps C did he keep D has he kept The teacher didn't explain the reason he was punished A what B which C how D why Mothers are always _ towards their children, aren’t they? A protect B protective C protected D protections Don’t tell me I didn’t lock the door last night I remember it A to lock B lock C locked D locking 10 I’ll give you a ring _ we get back from our vacation A and B as soon as C as long as D since 11 Would you mind _ in this library? A not to smoke B not smoke C not smoking D don’t smoke 12 Those mushrooms are Don’t eat them! A poisoned B poisoning C poisonous D poison 13 I the piano in my room at this time yesterday A played B were playing C was playing D have played 14 I saw your school's in today's edition of The Vietnam News A advertising B advertises C advertised D advertisement 15 He tried to walk so as not to be late for school A fast B quick C rapid D slowly III Provide the correct form of the words in brackets (2pts): My new car is more than the one I had before (economy) He didn't feel happy because he worked (success) We must make a about where to go (decide) I hope there won’t be too much in getting a work permit (difficult) , the weather was so bad that we couldn’t go out (fortune) D READING I Read the following passage and decide which option A, B, C or D best fits each space (3 points) “My home is in the air – I an enormous amount of traveling It is a fast life and (1) of work, but I like it and that is the only way (2) me Everything is tiring – music, traveling – but what can I do? I am not (3) to complaining It is hard to imagine now (4) I will ever be very long in one place My home town is on the Caspian Sea There is sea, wind, sun and (5) (many tourists and hotels I have my own flat with four or five rooms, but I am seldom there If I am there for a day or two I prefer to (6) with my mother and grandmother They live in a small house, (7) it is very comfortable and my mother cooks for me I like good, simple food I have no wife, no brothers or sisters and my father (8) when I was seven He was an engineer and I don’t (9) him very well He liked music very much and wanted me to (10) a musician.” A most B full C complete D more A for B to C in D by A wanted B taken C used D known A and B so C while D that A far B too C much D more A stay B go C D spend A but B since C even D which A killed B gone C passed D died A know B remember C remind D see 10 A become B turn C develop D grow III Fill in the gap with the word given in the box.(3pts) ( river /is / the / soil / cutting / with / into / clothes/ causing / forests ) Our rivers, streams, and seas are being dirties by activities on land Many has been (1)………… too many trees over the years and we now faced (2)…………….the problem of deforestation Soil erosion result when(3)…………… are cut down carelessly As erosion occurs, (4)…………… and other land debris are washed (5)…………… our rivers Motor boat pollute(6) ………… with gas and oil emissions Most soaps and detergent contain phosphates, and substance that (7) ………… damaging to(8) …………….environment Washing (9)…………… and bathing in rivers and streams send these phosphates out to the seas, (10) ………………….damage to fish and marine life E WRITING I Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentences printed before it (3 points) We arrived too late to see the first film We didn’t ……………………………………………………………………………… “Would you mind not smoking in here?” I’d rather ………………………………………………………………………………… If I don’t leave now, I’ll miss the train Unless …………………………………………………………………………………… “Why don’t we go out for a walk?” My father suggested ……………………………………………………………… …… Toan looks nothing like his father Toan doesn’t…………………………………………………………………… I started working in this factory in 2003 I have This is the first time I have phone her I haven’t She often takes her children to school Her children It’s useful to get access to the Internet Getting 10 I feel asleep because the film was boring The film was so II Rewrite sentences.(2pts) David / sad / because / not / pass / exam It / often / me / fifteen/ minutes / get / school / foot How far / it/ your / house/ the /school ? My brother/ can / guitar/ but / not play/ piano Susan / not/ much/ time/ write / her friend We /have/ protect / environment / save / natural resources This / not only / pollute / water / but / it / kill / marine life Our oceans / be / become /extremely / polluted PRACTICE 9.9 I Circle the correct answer: Family members……………… live apart try to be together at Tet a whose b whom c which d who It’s nice ………………you to say so a to b for c of d at In Australia, Christmas season is in……………… a spring b summer c winter d autumn Tornadoes are ………………storms which pass overland below a thunderstorm a funnel-shaped b circle-shaped c tropical d snow His ………………of humor distinguishes him from other a tense b experience c love d sense …………… she was tired, she helped him with his homework A Although B If C When D So Passover is in late March …………… early April A in B or C at D on These English books……… …….yesterday A bought B buy C was bought D were bought Ba is tired …………… he stayed up late watching TV A because B as C since D A, B, and C are correct 10 he likes chocolate, he tries not to eat it A As B Though C Since D Despite 11 My father ………………… Hue for Ha Noi next week A leave B.will leave C left D has left 12 She was because of her bad result A happy B happily C unhappy D unhappily II.Choose the word and phrases that are not correct in standard English (3ms ) 13 I’m not taking my umbrella because it is raining A B C D 14 My best friend’s coming to Paris to visit me in 19 july A B C D 15 His family was very poor, because he had to work for a company A B C D 16.You know where Lan is , you ? A B C D 17 She’s a very interesting person I always enjoy to talk to her A B C D 18 When you want to go fishing this morning , I’ll go with you A B C D III Read the text carefully , then complete it with the words provided : On January 17,1995, a strong earthquake (19)…………below Awaji Island across the bay from Kobe It was the most deadly earthquake to hit Japan since 1923 The quake (20)……………buildings and bridges to collapse and fires (21)…………out throughout the city In all, about 5000 people died and more than 21,000 people were injured (22)…………than 30,000 buildings were damaged by the quake and resulting fires, and hundreds of thousands were left homeless 19 A strike B struck C has struck D strikes 20 A made B helped C caused D had 21 A broke B found C caught D taken 22.A Much B Many C More D Most IV Match one phrase in A with another in B to make complete sentence A 23 I like reading the book 24 Though I called him several times 25 I and my sister enjoy going to Kim Dong park 26 I always look forward to Tet holiday 27 Peter is unlucky not to pass the exam 28 I have to my homework B a he hasn’t answered me b which is a chance for my family to gather c which is a present of my close friends on my birthday d though he tried to study hard e which is crowded with children f because I have a test tomorrow V Combine sentences, use the word in bracket, put commas (,) where necessary.(3.5 ms) The building belongs to my father It was built on the hillside (which) The forecast said it would rain It turned out to be a beautiful day (although) Mr pike was my old English teacher You met him at the gate (whom) Neil Armstrong lived in the USA He first walked on the moon (who) Nam was absent from school yesterday His mother is now in hospital (whose) She couldn’t come to the meeting She was very busy (therefore) Dùa vµo tõ gîi ý ®Ó viÕt thµnh c©u hoµn chØnh These exercise / too difficult /students / without / mistakes 2 He /can’t /go / work / bicycle / because / live /far / office I /not / see / Mai / since / we / leave / school [...]... Unless …………………………………………………………………………………… 4 “Why don’t we go out for a walk?” My father suggested ……………………………………………………………… …… 5 Toan looks nothing like his father Toan doesn’t…………………………………………………………………… 6 I started working in this factory in 2003 I have 7 This is the first time I have phone her I haven’t 8 She often takes her children to school Her children 9.. . ……………………………………………… 3 How long could they stay home? ……………………………………………………………… 4 When is Mothers’ Day celebrated? …………………………………………………………… PRACTICE 9.8 A PHONETICS Choose one word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others in each group (2 pts) 1 A thirsty B guitar C dirty D listen 2 A ground B found C though D sound 3 A normal B order C oven D origin 4 A honesty B hair C honor D hour 5... ring _ we get back from our vacation A and B as soon as C as long as D since 11 Would you mind _ in this library? A not to smoke B not smoke C not smoking D don’t smoke 12 Those mushrooms are Don’t eat them! A poisoned B poisoning C poisonous D poison 13 I the piano in my room at this time yesterday A played B were playing C was playing D have played 14 I saw your school's in today's... 2 This / be / first time / I / be/ HCM city 3 Thousands/ people /save /because /scientists /warn /them /tidal wave 4 UFOs / be /strange /fly /objects/ that / some /people /see/ sky 5 If /it /not rain / tomorrow/ I /go/ camping /friends 6 Phong/ be / absent / school / since / he / break / leg PRACTICE 9.7 ... much/ time/ write / her friend 6 We /have/ protect / environment / save / natural resources 7 This / not only / pollute / water / but / it / kill / marine life 8 Our oceans / be / become /extremely / polluted PRACTICE 9.9 I Circle the correct answer: 1 Family members……………… live apart try to be together at Tet a whose b whom c which d who 2... sentences below , use relative pronoun: (2.5 pts) 1 Tom is the boy Tom bought that shirt 2 Tuan is an active student He has taken part in different charity in his town 3 This is the most clever girl We have talked to her 4 The pipes may be broken The pipes supply water to our home 5 My Linh sings the song I like that song very much ... A, B, C or D best fits each space (3 points) “My home is in the air – I do an enormous amount of traveling It is a fast life and (1) of work, but I like it and that is the only way (2) me Everything is tiring – music, traveling – but what can I do? I am not (3) to complaining It is hard to imagine now (4) I will ever be very long in one place My home town is on the Caspian Sea There... (5)…………… our rivers Motor boat pollute(6) ………… with gas and oil emissions Most soaps and detergent contain phosphates, and substance that (7) ………… damaging to(8) …………….environment Washing (9)…………… and bathing in rivers and streams send these phosphates out to the seas, (10) ………………….damage to fish and marine life E WRITING I Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the... parentheses: 2.0 pts 1 Nam is so tired He keeps on working (Combine the sentences using “Although… ”) 2 Not/ put / bed / next/ window (Complete the sentence with words given) 3 I/ think/ we/ buy/ ladder/ before/ typhoon/ coming (Complete the sentence with words given) 4 They are interesting books You should read them all (Combine the sentences using “so”) ... Hue 2 The majority of (snowstorm/ typhoons/earthquakes/earthquake) occur in the Pacific Rim 3 I cannot hear what you are saying Please turn (on/ off/ to/ up) the TV 4 I agree (on/ at/in/with) you about this problem 5 These farmers are from Cuu Long (Delta/highland/ coast/province) 6 These boys are the ( slowly/ slow/slowlly/ fastly) swimmers 7 (But / Although/ So/And) the weather is very hot, he is still ... _ are polluting it Most people think there is (3) _ they can This is not true Everyone can something to help save our (4) _ Here is a (5) _ of thing you can - Help to cut pollution... subject C project D topic (2) A families B factories C industries D vehicle (3) A something B nothing C anything D thing (4) A pollution B energy C money D environment (5) A problem B number C word... - are polluting it Most people think there is (25) - they can This is not true Everyone can something to help save our (26) - Here is a (27) _ of thing you can - Help to cut pollution