KIEN AN EDUCATION OFFICE BAC HA LOWER SECONDARY SCHOOL WRITTEN TEST: NO (SCHEME 2) SUBJECT: ENGLISH Time: 45 minutes (without delivering) WEEK:13TH PERIOD: 39TH I Listen to the passage and complete the following sentences (2pts) Use the words in the box Asleep - station - through - looking - journey -while - trouble - of - relax - although (1)……………….I have a car, I prefer to travel by train, especially if I have a long (2) ……………… As the train travels at speed (3) ……………….the countryside I can (4) ……………… ,drink a cup of coffee, read a book or just gaze out (5) ……………….the window, sometimes, the movement of the train makes me fall (6) ……………… something you couldn't (7) ……………….driving a car The (8) ……………….is that I hate waiting on cold (9) ……………… and I get angry when I have to waste time (10) ……………….for a taxi or a bus at the beginning or end of my journey II Circle the best option to complete the following sentences (3pts) Are you a stamp ? A collecting B collector C collect D collection We often go for a walk the weekend A in B at C on D to th He was born 15 , January A in B on C at D to Let' somewhere for a drink A go B C going D doing Minh wishes he a new bicycle A would have B has C had D will have I can complete a English test if you want A speak B spoke C spoken D speaking She said that she learning English with you A like B liked C liking D to like She asked where I from A come B came C to come D coming What you think about his of coin A collect B collector C collection D collective 10.He asked me who the editor of this book ? A is B are C was D were 11.She was really …………….by the beauty of the city A Impress B impressed C impression D impressive 12.This test must be done ………………… A carefully B care C careful D careless III Read the passage and answer the questions (2.5pts) People who know Sally Ride say she is intelligent and confident She also thinks deeply about things but she is not always serious She is fun and enjoys humor but she is in a hurry to get on more important things At high school she became interested in science At university she studied English and Physics After completing her studies at Stanford University, she worked as a researcher In 1977 she was one of the 1.000 women and 7.000 men who applied for the astronaut training program when she was 25 She was one of the 35 women who were accepted to start the program in 1978 as part of her training Her husband, Haley, is also an astronaut They not to have any children yet How old id Sally Ride now? ………………………………………………………………………………………… Is she a pleasant person? ………………………………………………………………………………………… Who did she marry? ………………………………………………………………………………………… What did she in 1977? ………………………………………………………………………………………… Have they got any children? ………………………………………………………………………………………… IV Now write a letter of inquiry td the institution requesting for more information about the courses and fees about 100-150 words, choose one of the schools you want to attend to improve your English Follow the outline below (2.5pts) Outline Introduction Say how you come to know about the Institution (advertisement on newspaper / watch on TV); express your interest (want to know more Request State how good your English is; exactly what kind of information you want Further information Say you are ready to supply more information about your English / Conclusion End with a polite closing ………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………… ...III Read the passage and answer the questions (2. 5pts) People who know Sally Ride say she is intelligent and confident She also thinks deeply about things but she is not always serious She is fun... who applied for the astronaut training program when she was 25 She was one of the 35 women who were accepted to start the program in 197 8 as part of her training Her husband, Haley, is also an... important things At high school she became interested in science At university she studied English and Physics After completing her studies at Stanford University, she worked as a researcher In 197 7