SCHOOL ENTRANCE EXAM_001 I Choose the correct answer from the options below, then complete the following Today, supermarkets are found in almost every large city in the world But the first supermarket (1) _opened only fifty years ago It was opened in New York by a man named Michael Cullen A supermarket is different (2) _other types of stores in several ways In supermarkets, goods are placed on open shelves The(3) choose what they want and take them to the checkout counter This means that fewer shop assistants are needed than in other stores The way products are displayed is another difference between supermarkets and many other types of stores; (4) example, in supermarkets, there is usually a display of small inexpensive items just in front of the checkout counter: candies, chocolates, magazines, cheap foods and so on Most customers (5) go to a supermarket buy goods from a shopping list They know exactly what they need to buy They the shopping according to a plan A is B has been C was D were A in B from C of D with A customers B managers C assistants D sellers A in B for C of D by A who B what C which D whom II Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one (2.5PTS) They have just sold that old house => That old house In spite of the bad weather, they had a wonderful holiday => Although They will build a new mall here => A new mall Unless he takes these pills, he won’t be better => If Depite working hard, he can’t support his large family => Although III WORD-FORM (1.5PTS) If I had the , I would stop working tomorrow.(choose) Beneath his _ and charming exterior, lurked a mass of insecurities.(confidence) In spring the countryside bursts into _.(live) His _ appeared in the local paper.(photo) She was a vision of _.(love) I need to this skirt.(long) IV Rearrange the following sentences (0.5pt) in primary school/ is still/ Peter is/ and Sam/ the same age as Van, / / _ about life/ Since Van arrived, / on a farm/ he has been/ / learning a lot/ _ V Choose the best answer.(1.25pts) The large movement of earth under the water causes a very large and powerful tsunami The tsunami was called the Asian Tsunami in most of the world It was called the Boxing Day Tsunami in England, Australia, South Africa and Canada because it happened on the holiday they call Boxing Day The tsunami caused a lot of damage to countries such as Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia and Sri Lanka Waves as high as 30m killed many people and damaged or destroyed a lot of buildings and other properties Over 225,000 people died or were not found after the Tsunami The wave traveled as far away as South Africa (8000km) where as many as people died because of high water caused by the wave Because of how much damage was caused and the number of people the earthquake affected, over $ billion was donated to help the survivors and rebuild the areas damaged Why was the tsunami called the Boxing Day Tsunami in England? A Because it happened when people were boxing B Because it happened when people were collecting boxes C Because it happened on Boxing Day D Because it destroyed a lot of boxes How high were the waves? A Thirteen meters B Eighteen meters C Thirty meters D Two hundred and twenty-five meters What were some people in South Africa killed by? A Earthquake B High water C High wind D Property What does the word ‘survivors’ in line 11 mean? A houses that aren’t destroyed B offices that are being built C people that are dead D people that are left alive Which of the following is NOT true? A Only in Asia the tsunami was called Asian Tsunami B The tsunami caused a lot of damage to Indonesia C Many people died because of the high waves D A lot of money was raised to help people I Choose the word or phrase ( A,B,C or D) that best fits the blank space in each sentence (2.5pts) - Mary: “Is 11 o’clock alright?” - Tom: “ .” A Yes, that’s fine B No, I don’t want to go C Wait a minute D Sounds interesting Typhoons, floods or droughts can easily a harvest A finish B destroy C provide D defeat You should pay to what the instruction is saying A attendance B intention C convention D attention My friends usually enjoy my of humor A sense B kind C means D form - Mother: “Could you me a favor?” - Kate: “ .” A No, thanks I’m fine B Yes, that’s kind of you C Yes, sure D Yes, thank you Practising English anywhere you can is a way to better your speaking skill A speak B speaking C to speak D for speaking Soak some old newspapers in a of water overnight A pair B bunch C bucket D tube Mrs Thanh: “ you give the book to me, please?” - Mai: “Of course.” A Will B Shall C Do D Should The winners are the first ones a fire A make B makes C making D to make 10 Do you know the man………………… met our teacher yesterday? A who B whom C which D whose II Choose the word or phrase ( A,B,C or D) that best fits the blank space in the passage ( Have you ever been to Britain? I’ve dreamed of going there (1) I was a little girl and finally, in the spring of 2012, it happened I was there three weeks and (3) much of that time soaking up the culture, history, and scenery of this incredible island I visited several districts in England, Wales and Scotland and even (4) a site trip to Ireland Every place I went to seemed to be more interesting and more beautiful than the last The tour I was with began in London Of all the sights I saw there, the Tower of London was the most (6) The Tower is a building complex of incredibly rich history Also on the Thames are the Houses of Parliament and, of course, the clock tower housing “Big Ben” I saw so many landmarks I can hardly remember them all Although it was just a glimpse of London I did, (7) , get a chance to see all the most famous places After a couple of days in London we traveled to the south of England stopping to visit Stonehenge If you don’t know about Stonehenge there are a couple of links on my links page that will (10) you to sites that can fill you in A for B while C since D because A spent B took C did D used A did B got C spent D made A interesting B interested C interest D interestingly A at first B at all C at least D at that A reach B take C make D send III Rewrite each sentence, beginning as shown, so that the meaning stays the same.(2,5pts) I sent my friend a letter in London last week A letter _ I last saw him when I was a student I haven’t _ “Don’t forget to bring your passports with you when you go abroad.” She reminded Smoking is not allowed in the ward Would you ? He failed the exam because of his laziness Because he IV Rearrange the follwing sentences (0.5pt) for about thirty minutes/ After the meal, / to vitsit Ba’s Uncle/ they started/ into the village/ to walk/./ there/ Then, / the fresh air/ and enjoyed/ they walked/ a Vietnamese hero/ up to the mountain/ the shrine of / to visit/ / V Word-form (1.5pts) VI She gets 10% commission on each .(sell) Old people often try to _ on heating, thus endangering their health.(economic) The factory is no longer viable.(economical) You could get into a _where you have to decide immediately (situate) Policies aimed at sustaining economic _.(grow) My have grown up without the experience of a world war.(generate) Identify mistakes (0.5pt) They did it on Sunday between o’clock A B C D I think they hasn’t been to Ha Long Bay A B C C I Choose the word/ phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space in each sentence (2.5 pts) 1.- “Do you like watching the news Thang?” – “ _ It’s very informative.” A Yes, I B Not really C No, I don’t D Quite the opposite Plastic bags seem good for carrying things , people carelessly throw them away after use A Because B However C Although D Therefore An anthem is a song which is sung _ special occasions A of B at C on D in It was the world’s volcanic eruption in more than 50 years A large B larger C the largest D largest The 2014 UN Day of Vesak attracted thousands of Buddhists from nearly 100 countries the world A on B at C around D above In the afternoon, when Tam _ his homework, he helps Mr.Brown on the farm A takes B completes C does D makes 7 Mr.Bao said , “I am so of having been a Dien Bien Phu soldier.” A interested B excited C proud D keen They _ go fishing offshore if they had a bigger boat A can B may C could D will “To the me to love this country.” A person teaches B man that teach C one who teaches D who teaching 10 – “ _” - “But Grandma, the forecast says it’ll be sunny.” A Remember the new words by heart B Let’s eat out C Let me go shopping D Don’t forget to bring along a raincoat II Choose the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting (0,5 pt) 11.Plastic is make from natural gases and petroleum – a thick oil that people remove from the earth A B C D 12 The festival was an opportunity to tighten solidarity and friendly to make a better society A B C D III Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage If you ask me about the person who has the most influence on my life, I must (13) you it is my father You ask me what I think about my father Great! great! My father is the best person in the world Do you know what I (14) _ ? He is a considerate and generous man who is loved not only by his family (15) by all his friends His great sense of humor (16) _ him from others To his colleagues, he is a (17) _ man who is always helpful and creative in his job In a word, my father’s terrific! I’m so happy to have him as a friend, an advisor, and (18) _ a father I love him so much Happy Father’s Day, Daddy! 13 A speak B say C tell D talk 14 A suppose B expect C believe D mean 15 A but also B and also C but as well D and neither 16 A amuses B takes C prevents D distinguishes 17 A hard-work B working- hard C hard-working D work-hard 18 A besides B almost C above all D at least V Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence (1.5 pts) 23 The drivers have left lots of garbage on the ground after their (refresh) 24 One of the things that make our country is the East Sea (beauty) 25 The _ were disappointed that people had spoiled the area (environmental) 26 That industrial country is seeking and exploiting _ resources to satisfy its demand (nature) 27 To attend the course, you first need to pass our _ Vietnamese test (speaking) 28 The fishing boat was damaged in the storm (bad) VI Use the correct tense or form of the verb given in each sentences (1.0 pt) 29 If the weather _ bad tomorrow, we will not go camping (be) 30 You should take part in _ used paper and cans for recycling (collect) 31 No one picnic lunches for us yet (provide) 32 I can also with my friends by means of e-mails (communicate) VII Rewrite each of the following sentences in another way so that it means almost the same as 33 It’s a pity I don’t have more time for my hobby I wish _ 34 Why don’t you make posters on energy saving? I suggest that you _ 35 “We are keen on setting out to sea again,” said the fishermen The fishermen said that _ 36 They began using that computer three months ago That computer has _ ...C Because it happened on Boxing Day D Because it destroyed a lot of boxes How high were the waves? A Thirteen meters B Eighteen meters C Thirty meters D Two hundred and twenty-five meters What... D Sounds interesting Typhoons, floods or droughts can easily a harvest A finish B destroy C provide D defeat You should pay to what the instruction is saying A attendance B intention C... _where you have to decide immediately (situate) Policies aimed at sustaining economic _.(grow) My have grown up without the experience of a world war.(generate) Identify mistakes