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THUAN THANH N0 HIGH SCHOOL ĐỀ CƯƠNG ÔN THI HỌC KỲ I- LỚP 12- NĂM HỌC 2016-12017 PART OUTLINE I PHONETICS II VERB TENSES III REPORTED SPEECH IV PASSIVE VOICE V CONDITIONAL SENTENCES VI RELATIVE CLAUSES VII ADVERBIAL CLAUSES OF CONCESSIONS VIII PREPOSITIONS AND ARTICLES PART EXERCISES UNITS 1+ I PHONETICS Pick out the word that has different stress from that of the other words: A household B daughter C children D behave A reserve B crowded C support D secure A solution B mischievous C family D leftovers A supportive B decision C motorbike D however A obedient B generally C responsible D biologist A reject B idea C finding D conduct A demand B value C income D record A counterpart B attraction C partnership D grocery A priority B diversity C variety D generation 10 A precede B altar C confide D oblige Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other words: 11 A roughs B ploughs C coughs D laughs 12 A bats B speaks C deaths D nurses 13 A names B dates C photographs D jokes 14 A child B chair C chef D chores 15 A family B father C market D party 16 A walked B jumped C missed D started 17 A obliged B knocked C believed D determined 18 A concerned B rejected C confided D conducted 19 A diverse B response C unwise D nurse 20 A confide B approve C compare D conduct II VOCABULARY - GRAMMAR AND STRUTURES 21 We are a very ……… family We all have very close relationship with one another A strange B typical C close-knit D friendly 22 My Dad is always willing to give a hand …… cleaning the house A with B of C about D in 23 I am always under …… and it is affecting my health A work B pressure C study D relax 24 Peter is a …… boy He usually plays tricks on the others A caring B helpful C generous D mischievous 25 During the hard time of life, my mother used to save good food for us and she used to eat ……… A the leftovers B the over left C the left D the leaving 26 My parents don’t put pressure on me to make ……… about what to study at university A a choice B a reply C a decision D a determination 27 She works …… a secretary for a big company A Like B as C similar D unlike 28 In my family, my mother is the one who always does the household ……… A chores B waste B chorus D appliance 29 Her main ……… in the family is to wash the dishes A responsible B response C responsibly D responsibility 30 These children often share their …… secrets with their mother A person B personal C personable D personally 31 The house looks so nice Its owner must have a …nature A romance B romanticised C romantic D romantically 32 Physical …sometimes blinds us A attract B attractiveness C attractive D attractively 33 People of the same …easily live and work with one another A generation B sex C size D organization 34 I am very …in the information you have given me A concerned B surprised C interesting D interested 35 Thanks for bringing us a present It was very …of you A adorable B grateful C thoughtful D careful 36 A good partner is the one in whom you can … A share B live C confide D love 37 As a family rule, we are …to ask our parents for permission to anything A obliged B ought C asked D able 38 In Vietnam, we never give glasses to a bride and a …on their wedding because it means separation A gloom B groom C broom D troop 39 …leaf hat is one of the typical symbols of the Vietnamese women A cone B coning C coned D conical 40 She has just …his love because he thinks she loves him for his money A rejectable B reject C rejected D rejection 41 They allow us …on our choice of the elective subjects in school and our hobbies A decide B to decide C deciding D decided 42 In the 1960s, Vietnamese parents often didn’t …their children choose their wife or husband A allow B permit C let D want 43 Tomorrow I …my grandparents A will have visited B visit C have visited D am going to visit 44 When I last …Jane, she …to find a job A saw, was trying B saw, tried C have seen, tried D see, was trying 45 Ted and Amy …for 24 years A have been married B has been married C were married D married 46 …you go to the dentist? A How often are B How often does C How often D How are 47 Who …to on the phone as we came into the room? A did you talk B were you talking C had you talked D have you been talking 48 Bad driving often …many accidents A has caused B will cause C caused D causes 49 It’s the first time he … a car A Drives B drove C has driven D had driven 50 It …dark Shall I turn on the light? A is getting B get C got D has got 51 After the research …, they presented their findings at a conference A had completed B had been completed C completed D had been completing 52 They …serving meals by the time we get to the restaurant A will stop B stopped C are stopping D will have stopped 53 John…his leg in a skiing accident last winter A has broken B had broken C broke D was breaking 54 Since we came here, we …a lot of acquaintances A have had B had C have D are having 55 Vitamin C is believed …by the human body It gets into the blood stream quickly A to easily absorb B to be easily absorbed C easily absorbed D being easily absorbed 56 Michael took a deep breath and dived into the water A After Michael took a deep breath, he had dived into the water B After Michael had taken a deep breath, he dived into the water C Having taken a deep breath, Michael dived into the water D B & C are correct 57 We started working here three years ago A We have worked here for three years B We worked here for three years C We have no longer worked here for three years D We will work here in three years 58 I haven’t finished reading this book yet A I have read this book before B The book I’m reading hasn’t finished C I’m still reading this book D I will read this book some day 59 He used to jog every morning A He enjoys jogging every morning B He never fails to jog every morning C He doesn’t now jog every morning D He intended to jog every morning 60 Someone knocked on the door during my lunchtime A I had lunch when someone knocked on the door B When I had had lunch, someone knocked on the door C I was having lunch when someone was knocking on the door D I was having lunch when someone knocked on the door 61 Certain bats used their own sound to locate food and to avoid obstacles as they fly at night A B C D 62 When I am a child, I used to ride a tricycle to school A B C D 63 Helen can’t come out because she didn’t finish her homework yet A B C D 64 We’d better wait here until the rain will stop A B C D 65 Although my parents are very busy at work, but they try to spend much time for their children A B C D III CULTURAL TIPS 66 Maria: “I’m taking my driving test tomorrow.” Sarah: “……” A Good chance B Good time C Good day D Good luck 67 Brenda: “Do you think it will rain?” Carol: “Oh! ……” A I don’t hope B I hope not C I don’t hope so D It’s hopeless 68 Dora: “What’s your name?” Helen: “……” A Really B Pardon C Ok D Forgive me 69 – “Has an announcement been made about the eight of o’clock flight to Paris?” _ “……” A Yes, it is B Sorry, I don’t C I don’t think that D Not yet 70 – “Would you mind lending me your bike?” – “……” A Yes, here it is B Yes, let’s C Not at all D Great 71 – “……detective stories?” - “In my opinion, they are very good for teenagers.” A How about B Are you fond of C What you think about D What people feel about 72 Hung: “Thank you very much for a lovely party.” Hoa: “……” A You are welcome B Cheers C Have a good day D Thanks 73 Janet: “Do you feel like going to the cinema this evening?” Susan: “……” A I don’t agree, I’m afraid B You’re welcome C That would be great D I feel very bored 74 Laudra: “What a lovely house you have!” Maria: “……” A Of course not, it’s not costly B Thank you Hope will drop in C I think so D No problem 75 Helen: “Congratulations!” Jane: “……” A What a pity! B Thank you C I’m sorry D You are welcome UNIT +4 I PHONETICS Pick out the word that has different stress from that of the other words: 1.A general B applicant C usually D October 2.A parallel B dependent C educate D primary 3.A physical B achievement C government D national 4.A eleven B history C nursery D different 5.A consider B similar C actually D carefully 6.A attract B person C signal D instance 7.A verbal B suppose C even D either 8.A situation B appropriate C informality D entertainment 9.A discuss B waving C airport D often 10.A sentence B pointing C verbal D attract Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other words: 11.A.impolite B.kidding C.instance D.big 12.A.attention B.acceptable C.wave D.appropriate 13.A.clap B.hand C.catch D.across 14.A.simply B.slightly C.apply D.friendly 15-A.reasonable B.argument C.leaving D.receive 16.A.minutes B.dinner C.compulsory D.begin 17.A.primary B.history C.fee D.spring 18.A.public B.education C.under D.government 19.A.chemistry B.curriculum C.certificate D.core 20.A.July B.system C.easily D.study II VOCABULARY - GRAMMAR AND STRUTURES 21-As an _, Mr Pike is very worried about the increasing of juvenile delinquency A educate B education C educator D educative 22-Tommy left high school _ the age _ seventeen A at / of B in / for C on / with D of / in 23-The academic year in Vietnam is over _ the end _ May A from / in B for / on C on / in D at / of 24-English is an important _ that is required in several national examinations: A language B test C evaluation D subject 25-A/an _ is an official document stating that you have passed an examination, completed a course, or achieved some necessary qualifications A certificate B requirement C education D test 26-The school library is open _ all of the students and the teaching staff of the school A for B over C to D among 27-He did not well at school and left with few _ qualifications A academic B academy C academician D academically 28-Children who are isolated and lonely seem to have poor language and A communicate B communication C communicative D communicator 29-Body language is a potent form of _ communication A verbal B non-verbal c tongue D oral 30-Our teacher often said, "Who knows the answer? _ your hand." A Rise B Lift C Raise D Heighten 31-She is a kind of woman who does not care much of work but generally _ only with colleagues for meals, movies or late nights at a club A supposes B socializes C attention D discussed 32-I didn't think his comments were very appropriate at the time A correct B right C exact D suitable 33-I have never seen such a beautiful dress _ you before A of B on C for D in 34-Small children are often told that it is rude to point _ other people A on B to C at D for 35-If a boss wants to have a well-qualified staff, he should have to pay his employees _ A appropriate B appropriately C appropriation D appropriating 36-Mrs Pike was so angry that she made a _ gesture at the driver A rude B rudeness C rudely D rudest 37-The boy waved his hands to his mother, who was standing at the school gate, to _ her attention A attract B pull C follow D tempt 38-When you are in a restaurant, you can raise your hand slightly to show that you need assistance A bill B menu C help D food 39-In many cultures, people signify their agreement by _ their head A turning B raising C pointing D nodding 40-He is one of the most _ bosses I have ever worked with He behaves rudely to not only me but also others in the staff A thoughtful B impolite C attentive D communicative 41-The guest told the host that _ A I must go now B he must go now C he had to go now D he had to go then 42-The teacher told Joe _ A to stop talking B stop talking C stops talking D stopped talking 43-She said she _ A was very tired last night B was very tired the night before C had been very tired last night D had been very tired the night before 44-Emily said that her teacher _ to London _ A will go / tomorrow B went / tomorrow C would go / the next day D had gone / the next day 45-She told the boys _ on the grass A not play B did not play C not playing D not to play 46-She asked _ A where was her umbrella B where her umbrella was C where were her umbrella D where her umbrella were 47-Jason asked me _ me the book the day before A if who gave B if who has given C who had given D that who had given 48-Robert said that his father _ to Dallas the year before A goes B went C has gone D had gone 49-The mother asked her son _ A where he has been B where he had been C where has he been D where had he been 50-Martin asked me _ A how is my father B how my father is C how was my father D how my father was 51-The host asked Peter _ tea or coffee A whether he preferred B that he preferred C did he prefer D if he prefers 52-She asked me _ my holidays _ A where I spent / the previous year B where I had spent / the previous year C where I spent / last year D where did I spend / last year 53-He advised _ too far A her did not go B her not go C her not to go D she did not go 54-He asked _ him some money A her to lend B she to lend C she has lent D she lends 55-Andrew told me that they _ fish two _ days A have not eaten / ago B had not eaten / previous C did not eat / before D would not eat / last 56-Jason told me that he _ his best in the exam the _ day A had done / following B will / previous C would / following D was going / previous 57-Education _ to be the most important element to develop a country A often be considered B can often consider C can often considered D can often be considered 58-The preparations _ by the time the guests _ A had been finished / arrived B have finished / arrived C had finished / were arriving D have been finished / were arrived 59- _ in that company? A Do shoes make B Are shoes be made C Shoes are made D Are shoes made 60-Portuguese _ as an official language in this city since three hundred years ago A has always been spoken B has been spoken always C has always spoken D had always spoken 61- _ by your father? A Did that book write B Did that book written C Was that book written D Was that book be writing 62-Something _ immediately to prevent teenagers from _ in factories and mines A should be done / being exploited B we should / exploiting C should I be exploited D should have done / exploited 63-Everything that _ remained a secret A overheard B had been overheard C had overheard D was overhearing 64- _ by the police A The stealing car has just been found B The stolen car has just been found C The stealing car has just found D The stolen car has just found 65- _ students required to wear uniforms at all times? A Are B Do C Did D Will III CULTURAL TIPS 66- “What an attractive hair style you have got, Mary!” _ “ _” A Thank you very much I am afraid B You are telling a lie C Thank you for your compliment D I don't like your sayings 67- “You look great in this new dress.” _ ” ” A With pleasure B Not at all C I am glad you like it D Do not say anything about it 68-“Let’s go to the movie now” “Oh! _” A.Good idea! B.I don’t C.Why’s that? D I need it 69-“Hello! BBC _can I help you?” A.Which B.What C.Where D.How 70-“ I’d like the blue jacket, please! Can I try it on?” _ “ _” A.Yes, you would B.Yes, you must C.Yes, certainly D.Yes, you 71-“My daughter is a very good cook” _ “ _” A.Really, does she? B.Really, has she? C.Really, can she? D.Really, is she? 72-“Would you like a chocolate?” _ “ _” A.No, please B.I like C.I want D.No,thanks.I am on a diet 73- “ Could you tell me the way to the bus stop ?” _ A Go ahead then turn right B Thanks C It’s OK 74- “I’m taking my driving test tomorrow?” - “ _ ! “ A Cheers B Good luck C Come on 75- “Waiter !” - “ _ “ “ I can’t eat this It’s too salty.” A Yes, sir? B What? C All right? D by bus D Congratulations D Pardon? UNIT 5,6 I PHONETICS A Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others A academic B campus C apply D entrance A receive B achieve C increase D creative A tutor B subject C study D result A scary B challenge C psychology D course A require B sociaty C twice D applicant A vacancy B wholesale C retail D category A neat B create C piece D keeness A future B resume C pressure D enthusiasm A application B education C addition D question 10 A resume B retail C reduce D remember B Choose the word that has the main stress placed differently from that of the others 11 A enthusiasm B category C vacancy D resume 12 A secondary B requirement C certificate D admission 13 A application B education C academic D examination 14 A preferance B however C applicant D candidate 15 A performance B agriculture C acceptable D appoitment 16 A proportion B available C.thoroughly D tutorial 17 A prepare B stressful C pressure D early 18 A interview B impression C addition D remember 19 A experience B concentrate C enthusiasm D certificate 20 A candidate B interest C company D employment II VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR: Choose the most suitable word or phrase ( a, b, c or d) to complete each sentence: 21 The student has to ……… a place at the university while doing the A- level A keep B ask C take D aplly for 22 Her excellent ………….in exams helped her to find a job A notes B reports C grates D degrees 23 I’m tall enough to be a policeman, but I don’t have enough ……… A diplomas B certificates C degrees D qualifications 24 A hotel room is being ………for their arrival A served B equipped C prepared D given 25.Qualifications and ………… are two most important factors that help you get a good job A politeness B experience C attention D impression 26 They tell me he is …….a lot of money in his new job A having B profitting C gaining D earning 27 Workers who not obey the safety regulations will be ……… immediately A dismissed B rejcted C disapproved D refused 28 A ……… education improves your changes of getting a job A university B college C higher D All are correct 29 She’s a single mum who doesn’t receive any ……….support from the child’s father A economic B economical C financial D All are correct 30 He took a ………….interest in his grandson’s education A strong B keen C deep D sharp 31 Job …… are advertised in Situations Vacant A places B positions C seats D vacancies 32 His trip to India ………….a strong impression on him A made B created C formed D All are correct 33 Several candidates were ……… a second interview A asked for B left for C called for D requested for 34 Many children are under such a high …………of learning that they not feel happy at school A recommendation B interview C pressure D concentration 35 For this course a pass in English at grade B is ……… A acceptable B available C accessible D decisive 36 Whenever something goes wrong, everyone……… it on me A blames B charges C insists D accuses 37 No previous knowledge of Arabic is required for …………to the university A admission B acceptance C decision D attendant 38 The students failed to meet the necessary ……….for admission to the course A fulfillments B qualities C requirements D aptitudes 39 An ………is a student at a university or college who is studying for his or her first degree A undergraduate B application C insurance D exam 40 A …….is an area of knowledge or study , especially one that you study at school, college or university A degree B subject C level D vacancy 41 If I …………you were sick, I would have come to visit you sooner A had known B have known C would have known D know 42 …………you better work than this, you won’t pass the exam A Although B If C Unless D When 43 I’ve known him …………I left college A when B during C until D since 44 If I …………you, I ………that car A were, would sell B were, sold C were, will sell D am, would sell 45 Marie, ……… I met at the party, called me last night A that B whom C which D whose 46 If you ………to be chosen for the job, you’ll have to be experienced in the field A want B wanted C had wanted D wants 47 ………… his address, I would have written before A As I had known B If I knew C Unless I had known D Had I known 48 If you ……… to leave your name, we’ll contact you as soon as possible A cared B would care C had cared D are caring 49 If she ……….rich, she would travel around the world A would be B is C has been D were 50 I wish Mark …… a little better when we have visitors A will behave B would behave C behaves D had behaved 51 If I had gone to the party last night, I ……… tired now A am B were C would be D would have been 52 People ……can speak English can be understood in many countries A whose B who C whom D which 53 Do you remember Mr Darnell, …… taught us English Literature ? A who B whom C that D which 54 Violent tropical storms ……….occur in westernAsia are called typhoons A that B it C which it D when it 55 Yesterday we visited the City Museum, ………I’d never been before A which B that C to that D to which 56 The architect ………Mario works is brilliant A whom B that C with whom D with who 57 Bogota, …… is the capital of Colombia, is a cosmopolitan city A who B which C that D where 58 Neil Amstrong was the first person ……….foot on the moon A set B setting C to set D who was set 59 Many of the pictures ………… from outer space are presently on display in the public library A sent B sending C having sent D that sent 60 Is that the man …………was broken into two days ago A whose house B the house of whom C who’s house D of whom the house 61 The reason ……… he was absent from school is that he had an accident A why in which C that D which 62 Jane didn’t fill her car up with petrol before she left, ………was careless of her A which B it C that D what 63 It is only recently that ballets have been based on themes ……………American life A reflects B reflecting C reflected D that reflected 64 Picasso, ……….works inspired many other artists, lived until he was a ripe old age A who B whose C that D which 65 February is the month …………many of my colleagues take skiing holidays A when B that C in that D which III CULTURAL TIPS 66 - “ Would you like a cup of tea?” - “ …………………………” A Yes, I B Yes, please C I’m sorry D It’s my pleasure 67 - “ Mai Phuong has been awarded a scholarship to study in Australia” - “ Uh, really ? ………….!” A How lucky she is B What lucky she C What lucky she be D Lucky as she is 68 - “ …………is your motorbike?” - “ It’s a Wave” A What sort B What colour C What size D What make 69 - “ Can I get you anything?” - “ …………a pen and a piece of paper, please.” A I like B I’ll like C I’d like D I’m liking 70 - “ You look nice in that red shirt.” - “ ………………………” A It’s nice of you to say so B Am I ?Thanks C Oh, poor me D I am interesting to hear that 71 - “ John had an accident He has been in hospital for five days.” - “ ………………………………….” A Poor it B Poor him C How terrific D Oh Is he? 72 - “ Happy birthday! This is a small present for you.” - “ …………………….” A What a pity ! B How beautiful it is ! Thanks C Have a good time ! D How terrible ! 73 - “ ………………………” - “ Oh, it’s great !” A How is the music of the film like ? B Would you like the music of the film ? C What you like the music of the film ? D What you think of the music of the film ? 74 - “ ………………………” - “ Yes I’d like to “ A How you ? B How about something to drink ? C What about going shopping ? D What you like doing ? 75 - “ Do you mind if I use your bike ?” - “ ……………………………….” A Yes, you B Yes It’s my pleasure C No, you don’t D No, You can use it UNIT +8 I PHONETICS: Pick out the words that has stress differently from that of the other words: A economic B economy C economical D economically A reaffirm B eliminate C priority D particular A subsequent B undergo C government D enterprise A minority B particular C commitment D subsidy A dominate B substantial C agriculture D national A industrial B proposal C occupy D production A history B payee C proceed D depend A disease B design C moustache D aspect A ceremony B technology C community D autography 10 A piano B policeman C museum D souvenir Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other words: 11 A windy B official C migrate D video 12 A honour B hope C follow D promise 13 A any B cat C matter D chat 14 A promise B devise C surprise D realise 15 A dusty B custom C super D muscle 16 A economy B industry C qualify D priority 17 A machine B church C watching D child 18 A watches B advises C roses D programmes 19 A advised B washed C looked D danced 20 A honest B honour C house D rhinoceros II VOCABULARY - GRAMMAR AND STRUTURES 21 The control of has been carried out through measure rooted in monetarism A inflate B inflationist C inflation D inflator 22 Economic reforms began in the Soviet Union in June 1985 by the Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev to the Soviet economy A repair B reproduce C restructure D reply 23 After more than a decade of Doi Moi or economic , the Vietnamese Communist government has achieved diplomatic and economic links with numerous foreign partners A relation B investment C productivity D renovation 24 For more than 20 years, the Vietnamese government has pursued the open-door and continued to woo foreign investment A policy B way C export D guideline 25 After a decade of economic liberalization, Vietnam has seen a dramatic rise in living in urban areas A surface B standards C level D backgrounds 26 These new economic reforms has allowed for international and development in the country A pay B renovation C investment D opportunity 27 Economic reforms are often carried to promote the developing of a country A out B on C for D in 28 Being aware the importance of economic reforms, the Vietnamese Communist Party initiated an overall economic reform policy A for B at C of D in 29 For more than ten years, we have seen the significant in the economy of our country A develop B developments C developers D developed 30 A During the time of economic reforms, the economy has grown with only a few major setbacks A constant B constantly C constants D constancy 31 Considering peasants make up nearly 80% of Vietnam’s population A specialists B economists C professors D farmers 32 The Doi Moi reforms have new possibilities in farming systems research in Vietnam A risen B opened C renovated D called 33 A The introduction of appropriate farming practices to Vietnam farmers can help them achieve a higher output A productivity B renovation C guideline D achievement 34 In the South, development concentrated on rice cultivation, and nationally, rice and rubber were the main items of export A industrial B agricultural C mining D textile 35 Many teenagers show signs of anxiety and when being asked about their future A depress B depression C depressing D depressed 36 Someone who is is hopeful about the future or the success of something in particular A powerful B optimistic C stagnant D pessimistic 37 In the future many large corporation will be wiped out and millions of jobs will be lost A companies B services C supermarkets D farms 38 Domestic chores will no longer be a burden thanks to the inventions of labor-saving devices A Official B Household C Schooling D Foreign 39 What will the relationship between computing and bring us over the next 15 years ? A science B scientific C scientifically D scientist 40 is the technology of sending signals and messages over long distances using electronic equipment, for example by radio and telephone A Telecommunication B telegraph C Multifunction D Information technology 41 some German and British management styles are similar , there are many differences between them A In spite B In sipte of C Despte the fact that D Despite 42 I could not eat I was very hungry A even though B in spite C despite D in spite the fact that 43 In spite , the baseball game was not cancelled A the rain B of the rain C it was raining D there was a rain 44 he had enough money, he refused to buy a new car A In spite B In spite of C Despite D Although 45 , he walked to the station A Despite being tired B Although to be tiredC In spite being tired D Despite tired 46 The children slept well, despite A it was noise B the noise C of the noise D noisy 47 they are brothers, they not look like A Although B Even C Despite D In spite of 48 She left him she still loved him A in spite B even though C in spite of D despite 49 In spite of his hard work, he couldn’t finish the job A As hard as he work B Despite he worked hard C Though he worked hard D Although hard work 50 Despite the fact that , we enjoyed our trip A the weather is bad B it is a bad weather C the bad weather D the weather was bad 51 Julie failed the exam of working very hard A despite B in spite C even if D though 52 Despite , we arrived on time A the traffic B of the traffic C there was heavy traffic D of there was heavy traffic 53 I was brought in the countryside by my aunt after my parents had pass A on over B for / on C on / off D up / away 54 While I am waiting my bus, I often listen music A on / at B for / to C toward / about D upon / in 55 he did not attend the English class, he knew the lesson quite well A Despite B in spite of C Although D Because 56 Mrs Smith, is a retired teacher, does volunteer work at the hospital A she B who C as D that 57 Not only us light, but it gives us heart A the sun gives B the sun has given C has the sun given D does the sun give 58 Unemployment by 4% since January and now stands at just under three million A was risen B has risen C rose D is risen 59 It was in the year 1925 John Biard found a way to send pictures by wireless A when B that C in which D which 60 The calculation are complicated that they can not be done without a computer A so B that C too D more 61 a disabled girl, Jane was quite confident the first moment she practiced this sport A Although B Despite C Because D Because of 62 Although she is intelligent, she doesn’t well at school A In spite of intelligent, but she doesn’t well at school B Despite being intelligent, but she doesn’t well at school C Even though her intelligent, but she doesn’t well at school D In spite the fact that she intelligent, but she doesn’t well at school 63 Even though it was raining heavily, the explorers decided to continue their journey A It rained so heavily that the explorers could not continue their journey B The explorers put off their journey due to the heavy rain C The heavy rain could not prevent the explorers from continuing their journey D If it had rained heavily, the explorers would not have continuing their journey 64 Although he was exhausted, he managed to finish the marathon race A Despite his exhaustion, he managed to finish the marathon race B In spite of he was exhausted, he managed to finish the marathon race C Even though being exhausted, he managed to finish the marathon race D Though he was exhausted, but he managed to finish the marathon race 65 He was very kind to help me with my English A It was very kind of him for helping me to learn English B It was very kind of him to help me learning English C It was very kind of him to help me learn English D It was very kind of him because he helped me to learn English III CULTURAL TIPS: 66 Where are you from? _ A I come from Vietnam B I’m from Vietnam C I’m Vietnam D I’m Vietnamese 67 _ ? I’m a teacher A What’s his job B What’s her job C What’s your job D What’s David’s job 68 Happy birthday to you, Mary _ A The same to you B It’ s very nice of you C So you D Thank you 69 Waiter ! _ I can’t eat this It’s too salty A Yes, sir? B What? C All right? D Pardon? 70 I’m taking my driving test tomorrow _ ! A Cheers B Good luck C Come on D Congratulations 71 “What’s your hobby, Hoa?” A Well, I like collecting stamps B Oh, with computers C Well, I want stamps D Oh, on the phone 72 Jill failed in the final examination last term _ A Really? B Sorry to hear that C What is wrong D I can’t believe 73 “Excuse me ! I’m doing my homework _ turning down your radio a bit ?” A Would you please B Can C Could you D Would you mind 74 ” Sit down, please _ a cup of tea ?” A Do you like B Do you like to drink C Would you like D Will you like 75 “ Could you tell me the way to the bus stop ?” _ A Go ahead then turn right B Thanks C It’s OK D by bus B WRITING ( UNIT - _ if you take a map A You’ll get lost B You won’t get lost C.You would have got lost D You would get lost It is seven years since we _ A last talked to Daisy B talked to last Daisy C.last talked Daisy D have talked to Daisy I won’t accept unless _ A Tom apologizes B Tom to apologize C.when Tom apologizes D Tom is apologizing The furniture was _ A too expensive for me to buy B enough cheap for me to buy C.such expensive that didn’t buy it D so expense that I did buy it Although the sun was shining, _ A but it was very hot B it wasn’t very hot C.yet it was very hot D it was very hot They are living in a house _ A that was built in 1930 B that was building in 1930 C.that built in 1930 D in 1930 that was built Did he tell you _? A was what the problem B the problem was what C.what was the problem D what the problem was When you got back, Harry _ A leaves London for New York B will leave London for New York C.has left London for New York D had already left London for New York Tom asked me _ A whether I had had a good time last weekend B whether I have had a good time last weekend C.if would I have a good time last weekend D if was I having a good time last weekend 10 Football is thought _ in the world A to play the most popular sport B is the most popular sport C.to be the most popular sport D the most popular sport 11 I wonder _ A if you look so surprised B when you look so surprising C.because you look so surprising D why you look so surprised 12 Peter asked me _ A what time the film starts B what time the film started C.what time did the film start D what time does the film start 13 _, give her this map of the city A When Mr Leat’s wife will arrived B When Mr Leat’s wife arrived C.When is Mr Leat’s wife arriving D When Mr Leat’s wife arrives 14 I am going to the hairdresser’s _ A for to cut me my hair B to have my hair cut C.to cut my hair D to have cut my hair 15 I wouldn’t have got wet _ A if I have an umbrella with me B if I had an umbrella with me C.unless I had had an umbrella with me D if I had had an umbrella with me 16 The last time I saw her _ A is when she leaves for London B was when she left for London C.was since she has left for London D has been since she left for London 17 The policeman wanted to know _ A where he was last night B where he had been the previous night C.where he was the night before D where he had been last night 18 Not until I arrived home _ A did I remember about the umbrella B I remembered about the umbrella C.That I could remember about the umbrella D Then would I remember about the umbrella 19 Tom said that _ A Ann buys a new car B Ann has bought a new car C.Ann had bought a new car D Ann will buy a new car 20 Charlie said that _ A he was thinking of going to live in Canada B, he is thinking of going to live in Canada C he has thought of going to live in Canada D, he would be thinking of going to live in Canada 21 Having been served lunch, _ A the problem was discussed by the members of the committee B the committee members discussed the problem C it was discussed by the committee members the problem D a discussion of the problem was made by the members of the committee 22 Ann asked me _ A not to tell any one what’s happened B not to tell anyone what had happened C.to not tell any one what had happened D not to tell no one what had happened 23 If I hadn’t stayed up late last night, _ A I wouldn’t have been tired now B I wouldn’t have tired now C.I wouldn’t tire now D I wouldn’t be tired now 24 He asked me _ A how old are you B how old you are C how old was I D How old I was 25 If you lose your credit card, _ A you had to ring the bank B you’ll have to ring the bank C.that’s why you must ring the bank D so you will ring the bank 26 He asked her where _ A she was yesterday B she was the day before C.she had been the day before D she has been the day before 27 Jack has three bothers -A all of them are married B one of whom are married C.all of who are married D all of whom are married 28 When Henry arrived home after a hard day at word, _ A his wife was sleeping B his wife slept C.his wife has slept D his wife has been sleeping 29.The guest told the host that _ A I must go now B he must go now C he had to go now D he had to go then 30.She said she _ A was very tired last night B was very tired the night before C had been very tired last night D had been very tired the night before SENTENCE COMPLETION ( UNIT – ) I would give a party A.She comes next month B.She were to come next month C.Were she t o come next month D.She would come next month “ Who is the new professor?” “ He’s the man _” A.whom is talking to Mr Smith now B.that talks to Mr Smith now C.talk to Mr Smith now D.talking to Mr Smith now 3.If my father had locked his car properly, _ A.his car would never have been stolen B.his car will not be stolen C.his car would not be stolen D.his car would have never been stolen 4.The baby will be ill _ A unless you keep him warm B if you keep him warm C unless you kept him warm D if you kept him warm 5.Bill gates, among the software engineers, is one of the richest men in the world A whose name famous is B whose famous names is C whose is famous name D whose name is famous _, the company is still in financial difficulties A Successful though their new production have proved B Successful as their new production was proved C Successful though have their new production proved D Although their new production success have proved Natural silk is still highly prized _ similar artificial fabrics A although is available B despite they are available C.in spite of the availability of D even an availability of _, methane can be used as a fuel A It is produced by the fermentation of organic matter B The fermentation of organic matter is produced C.A production of the permentation of organic matter D Produced by the fermentation of organic matter The workers not intend to call off their strike → The worker has _ A no intention of calling off their strike B not intention of calling off their strike C.intention to not call off their strike D their intention for not calling off their strike 10 The man _ on the plane talked all the time A who I was sitting next B that I was sitting next to C.that I was sitting next to him D who I was sitting next him 11 I’m not used to A have my photographs taken B have my photographs take C having my photographs taken D having my photographs to take 12 She broke her leg when she A was falling off the horse that she was rode B was falling off the horse that she was riding C fallen off the horse that she was ridden D fell off the horse that she was riding 13 She regretfully told him that A she would leave the tickets at home B she left the tickets at home C she would have left the tickets at home D she had left the tickets at home 14 When you arrived back at the hotel, ? A were you noticing what time it was B did you notice what time it was C did you notice what time was it D had you noticed what time it was 15 The manager was angry because somebody _ A had allowed the photographers to enter the building B had let the photographers to enter the building C has permitted the photographers to enter the building D lets the photographers enter the building 16.Despite the fact that _, we enjoyed our trip A the weather is bad B it is a bad weather C the bad weather D the weather was bad 17.Tom went to work despite _ A that he did not feel very well B of the fact not feeling well C he did not feel very well D not feeling very well 18Though _, they are good friends A their sometimes quarrel B to have a quarrel sometimes C they sometimes have a quarrel D of having a quarrel sometimes 19. _, he still went on working A Tired as he was B Tired although he was C Even if his tiredness D Despite he was tired 20.Though he was appointed to a higher promotion _ A and he decided to quit his job B but he still decided to quit his job C but he decided to quit his job D.he decided to quit his job 21.I didn't get the job _ A even as my qualifications B in spite of I had some qualifications C without my qualifications D.despite my qualifications Sentence Transformation: (UNIT - 4) Mary tried on a dress and then bought it A.Mary bought the dress after she had tried on B.After she bought the dress, she tried it on C.Mary was tired of her dress so she bought a new one D.Before going a trial test, Mary bought a new dress John has not had his hair cut for over six months A.It is over six months since John has not had his hair cut B.It is over six months since John last had his hair cut C.John has not had his hair cut since over six months D.The last six months was John has not had his hair cut Brown was last seen in July 1928 A.Brown has not been able to see since July 1928 B.No one has seen Brown since July 1928 C.Brown didn’t see anyone in July 1928 D.Noone saw Brown until July 1928 4.It has been a long time since they met A.They didn’t meet for a long time B.They didn’t meet a long time C.They haven’t met since a long time D.They haven’t met for a long time 5.I have never listened to jazz music before A.This is the first time I listened to jazz music B.This is the first jazz music I listen to C.This is the first time I have listened to jazz music D.This is the first time I listen to jazz music 6.When did you begin to work here? A.How long did you work here? B.How long did you begin working here? C.How long are you working here? D.How long have you been working here? 7.My brother hasn’t drunk beer for years A.My brother gave up drinking beer years ago B.My brother stopped to drink beer years ago C.My brother began drinking beer years ago D.My brother enjoyed drinking beer years ago 8.John began learning French three years ago A John has been learning French three years ago B.John has been learning French since three years C.John has been learned French for three years D.John has been learning French for three years 9.” You damage my laptop, Mike,” said Sylvia A.Sylvia said Mike has damaged her laptop B.Sylvia told Mike to damage her laptop C.Sylvia threatened Mike to damage her laptop D.Sylvia accused Mike of damaging her laptop 10.”Let’s stay here until the storm has passed!”, someone said A.Someone said that let them stay there until storm had passed B.Someone told me to stay there until the storm has passed C.Someone suggested staying there until the storm had passed D.Someone asked whether we stayed there until the storm has passed 11.”Have you ever been to Singapore?”, he asked me A.He told me if I have ever been to Singapore B.He asked me if I had ever been to Singapore C.He advised me to go to Singapore D.He told me to go to Singapore 12.”Don’t come home late, Jenny, it’s dangerous!”, her father said A.Jenny’s father told her not go home late and it was dangerous B.Jenny’s father told her not to go home late because it was dangerous C.Jenny’s father advised her go home early D.Jenny’s father asked her against being home late because it may be dangerous 13.”I’m sorry I forgot your birthday”, Harry told Mary A.Harry said sorry to Mary for forgetting her birthday B.Harry felt sorry to forget Mary’s birthday C.Harry apologized Mary for having forgotten her birthday D.Harry really felt a pity not to remember Mary’s birthday 14.”I’ll give you $500 to keep your mouth shut”, he said A.He offered me $500 to keep my mouth shut B.He persuaded to give me $500 to keep my mouth shut C.He threatened to keep my mouth shut with $500 D.He gave me $500 to keep my mouth shut 15 People believe that there will be severe earthquakes and tidal waves next year A.It is believed that severe earthquakes and tidal waves will have happened next year B.It is our belief that their will be severe earthquakes and tidal waves next year C.It is believed that there will be severe earthquakes and tidal waves next year D.Our belief is that there will be severe earthquakes and tidal waves next year 16 My mother never lets me go out by myself at night A.I am never allowed to go out alone at night B.My mother seldom allows me going out on my own at night C.I am never given a chance to go out on myself at night D.Going out at night by myself is barely allowed 17.Police reported that a man had been helping them with their inquiries A.A man was reported to help police with their inquiries B.A man was reported to have been helping police with their inquiries C.It is reported that a man had been helping them with their inquiries D.It has been reported that a man had been helping them with their inquiries 18.The garage is going to repair the car for us next week A.The car is going to repair next week by the garage B.We are going to be repaired the car by the garage next week C.We have the car going to be repaired by the garage next week D.We are going to have the car repaired by the garage next week 19.My classmate gave this book to me A.My classmate was given this book by me B.This book was given my classmate by me C.This book was given to my classmate by me D.This book was given to me by my classmate 20.They are watering the flowers A.They need some water and flowers B.There is some water on the flowers C.The flowers are being watered D.They are putting the flowers in warter Sentence Transformation: (UNIT – ) 21 Even if Richard had arrived on time, it’s doubtful if he could have found somewhere to park his car A If Richard had arrived on time, he could have found a place to park his car B Richard didn't arrive on time; otherwise he would definitely have found somewhere to park his car C I think Richard could hardly have found any place to park his car even if he had arrived on time D Because Richard had arrived on time, he could have found a place to park his car 22 The way so much money has been spent to so little purpose must be a record A In no way so much money has been spent to so little purpose B So much has money been spent to so little purpose must be a record C So little must purpose be that so, much money has been to D Never before has so much money been spent to so little purpose 23 This is none of your business A This is not concern with you B This business is mine, not yours C.Don't be concerned about business D This is no business of yours 24 The president arranged for me to use his car whenever I liked A The president didn't allow me to use his car B The president put his car at my disposal C The president car was only used for at his disposal D Only when the president arranged was I allowed to use his car 25 Had the charity not supplied food and medicines, many more people would have died in the famine A The charity supplied food and medicines; otherwise, many more people would have died in the famine B But for the food and medicines supplied by the charity, many more people would have died in the famine C Except for the supply of food and medicines by the charity, many more people would have died in the famine D A & B are correct 26 Don’t let her treat you like that A She isn’t let treat you like that B You are not let be treated by her like that C.Don’t allow you to be treated like that by her D Don’t let yourself be treated by her like that 27 The court found the man innocent of murdering his wife A The court found a murdered man and his wife B The court decided that the man had killed his wife C.The man was found murdered by his wife D The man was judged not guilty of killing his wife 28 It is said that two men were arrested after the explosion A People said two men be arrested after the explosion B Two men are said to be arrested after the explosion C Two men are said to have been arrested after the explosion D Two men were said to be arrested after the explosion 29 Had we left any later, we would have missed the train A We left too late to catch the train B We almost missed the train C.Because the train was late, we missed it D We didn’t miss the train because it left late 30 My brother regretted having bought the second-hand laptop A My brother wished he had bought the second-hand laptop B My brother wished he didn’t buy the second-hand laptop C My brother wished he hadn’t bought the second-hand laptop D If only my brother had bought the second-hand laptop 31 It’s careless of you to leave the luggage over there unattended A You shouldn’t have left the luggage over there unattended B Leaving the luggage unattended is not permitted C You shouldn’t leave the luggage over there unattended D You could hardly leave the luggage over there unattended 32 My suit needs cleaning before the interview but I’m too busy to that A I must have my suit cleaned before the interview B I must have my suit to be cleaned before the interview C I must clean my suit before the interview D All are correct 33 It was only because I owed Bill a favour that I agree to help him A I agreed to help Bill only as a favour B I agreed to Bill a favour by helping him C I only agreed to help Bill because I owed him some money D If I hadn’t owed Bill a favour, I wouldn’t have agreed to help him 34 She did not accept his proposition A He wishes that she accepted his proposition B He wishes that she didn’t accept his proposition C.He wishes that she had accepted his proposition D He wishes that she hadn’t accepted his proposition 35 The President is not to attend the meeting Nor are secretaries A Either the President nor his secretaries are to attend the meeting B Both the President and his secretaries didn’t attend the meeting C Neither the President nor his secretaries are to attend the meeting D The President and his secretaries are able to attend the meeting 36 It doesn’t matter to them which film they go to A No matter what films are shown, they never go B They have a good taste for films C.Which film they go matters more than the cost D They don’t mind which film they go to 37 He survived the operation thanks to skilful surgery A He survived because he was a skilful surgeon B There was no skilful surgery, so he died C Without skilful surgery, he wouldn’t have survived the operation D In spite of the surgery, he didn’t survive 38 Dial 100 for the operator if you have any difficulties making a call A A person who talks to customer at a telephone tube B A person who works on a telephone switchboard C A person who pays for a telephone directory D A person who works with a telephone receiver 39 She was careless A fire broke out in the kitchen A If she were careless, a fire broke out in the kitchen B If she had been careful, a fire broke out in the kitchen C If she had been careless, a fire would have broke out in the kitchen D If she had been careful, a fire would not have broke out in the kitchen 40 Despite the heavy snow, his father went out to work A Although the snow was heavy, his father went out to work B Although the snow is heavy, his father went out to work C Although it snows heavy, his father went out to work D Although the snow was heavily, his father went out to work FINDING MISTAKES + UNIT – You can apply for a better job when you will have had more experience A B C D The Americans are much more concerned than the Chinese with physical attractive when choosing a wife or a husband A B C D A large number of Indian men agrees that it is unwise to confide in their wives A B C D A basic knowledge of social studies, such as history and geography, is considering a basic part of the A B C education of every child D After driving for twenty miles, he suddenly realized that he has been driving in the wrong direction A B C D The man told the children didn’t play too loudly A B C D As soon as I will graduate, I’m going to return to my country A B C D Smiles and grimace can be very effective used in conversation , but more commonly , we donot tend to A B C D think that nonverbal physical response may be communicating While the teacher was explaining the sum on the blackboard, the children threw paper aeroplanes around A B C D the classroom 10 This is the first time Janet has taken so difficult class, but she plans to complete it A B C D 11 Once you can overcome your difficulty, the problems may well become a source of strengthen to your A B C D marriage and to your faith 12 Body language is quiet and secret but most powerful language of all A B C D 13 I had my motorbike repair yesterday but now it still doesn’t work A B C D 14 When Jenney phoned last week , she said that she will be arriving this morning But she hasn’t turned up A B C D 15 The Concorde can fly across the Atlantic without refueling and carrying 11 tons of freight A B C D 16 As they grow older, children in many cultures taught not to rely on their parents A B C D 17 The Nelsons asked us look over their plants for them while they were away on vacation A B C D 18 Clouds, foggy and dust in the atmosphere absorb ultra- violet rays A B C D 19 Only a few mineral can resist weathering by rainwater, which is a weak acid A B C D 20 The man sitting next to me on the plane was nervous because he hasn’t flown before A B C D 21 We were advised not drinking the water in the bottle A B C D 22 Tea did not become popular in Europe until the mid- 17th century when it has been first imported to A B C D England and Holland 23 Mr Smiths is going to buy a new Japanese car, doesn’t it? A B C D 24 Hardly he had entered the office when he realized that he had forgotten his wallet A B C D 25 They are going to have to leave soon, and so we A B C D 26 Mrs Stevens along with her cousins from New York are planning to attend the festival A B C D 27 The purpose of secondary education is to give common knowledge and to prepare for either higher A B C education and vocational education D 28 We decided to buy in the morning a new car, but in the afternoon he changed his mind A B C D 29 They asked me what had happened last night, but I was unable to tell them A B C D 30 The education children are received during their primary years is crucial for both their personal A B C development and their country as a whole D + UNIT – Scientists won't be able to investigate the seabed if there were no modern devices A B C D Patricia normally arrives at work at eight o'clock, but because the storm, she was two hours late A B C D Had you told me that this was going to happen, I would never believe it A B C D If anyone call, would you please ask them to call back later? A B C D Without the traffic jam on the high way this morning, I wouldn't be late for the meeting A B C D He would still be alive today if he didn’t take that drug yesterday A B C D If Ann had come sooner, he could has eaten dinner with the whole family A B C D If my father hasn't encouraged me to take the exam, I wouldn't have done it A B C D If you give me more time and I will successfully finish this project A B C D 10 The voters were overwhelmingly against the candidate who his proposals called for higher taxes A B C D 11 Annie has three brothers, all of them are pilots A B C D 12 She wishes she had more time to study before last exam A B C D 13 Liquids take the shape of any container which in they are placed A B C D 14 It looks like they're going to succeed despite of their present difficulties A B C D 15 If you had paid attention to your teachers, you might get much progress A B C D 16 In spite of the heavily rain , he went to the concert last night A B C D 17 When she heard the loud crash, Marge ran outside in the snow despite she wasn't wearing any shoes A B C D 18 This organization is quick with sending relief goods to the flooded areas A B C D 19 Can you help me, please? I can't see the difference from these words A B C D 20 It was very kind for you to lend me the money I needed A B C D 21 Mr Carlos, along by his cousins from Mexico City, is planning to attend the festivities A B C D 22 Many people, when they get older, want to return to the town which they were born A B C D 23 James watt was a Scottish inventor whom invented the steam engine A B C D 24 I like pupils who works very hard A B C D 25 One of the children who is painting the windows lives in the suburb A B C D 26 Although his poor health, Mr Brown still works hard to support his family A B C D 27 The students are reading some books who are on disasters A B C D 28 Hoa and her dog which are standing over there go to the park A B C D 29 My father will fly to Ha Noi, that is the capital city of Vietnam A B C D 30 If she is at home this weekend, I would visit her A B C D A READING + Unit 1,2 Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word When my parents married, they rented a small house and they didn’t have a lot of money for furniture The kitchen had a sink for washing up and a cooker, but that was all of the things they had They (1) _ an old table and chair from the market They borrowed a sofa which was (2) old, but they covered it with modern materials so it was bright and cheerful Outside, there was a small garden (3) _ the house, but in front of it there was only the road Luckily the road wasn’t busy, so I could cross it to reach the park on the opposite side We lived there (4) I was ten and we were very happy We had to move house because it was too small when my twin sisters were born We all (5) _ sad when we left A bought B sold C became D brought A more B also C even D little A before B through C by D behind A when B after C until D to A spent B thought C had D felt Circle A, B, C, D to choose the most suitable word or phrase for each blank to complete the passage People in different cultures all over the world have different systems for family life In most cultures, … (1)…….live in extended families in which several generations share the same house However, in ……(2)……, the nuclear family is the norm, with only the parents and young children ……(3)……the same house In the United States, young people are experimenting with still another system of family life: living together ……(4)……marriage If this new system becomes widespread, it could have enormous effects on American society On the positive side, living together might reduce the divorce rate in the United States; on the negative side, it might ……(5)……to the eventual disintegration of the family altogether A we B couple C people D men A the other B another C other D others A share B sharing C to share D shared A never B upon C without D no A get B cause C lead D have Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word Most American eat three meals during the day: breakfast, lunch, and dinner Breakfast begin between 7:00 and 8:00 am, lunch between 11:00 am and noon, and dinner between 6:00 and 8:00 pm On Sundays, “brunch” is a ……(1) of breakfast and lunch, typically beginning at 11:00 am Students often enjoy a “study break” or evening snack around 10:00 or 11:00 pm For breakfast, Americans will eat cereal with milk which are often mixed ……(2)……in a bowl, a glass of orange juice, and toasted bread or muffin with jam, butter, or margarine Another common breakfast meal is scrambled eggs or ……(3)……omelet with potatoes and breakfast meat (bacon or sausage) People who are on diet eat just a cup of yogurt Lunch and dinner are more ……(4)…… When eating at a formal dinner, you may be overwhelmed by the number of utensils How you……(5)……the difference between a salad fork, a butter fork, and a dessert fork? Most Americans not know the answer either But knowing which fork or spoon to use first is simple: use the outermost utensils first and the utensils closest to the plate last A addition B.connection C combination D attachment A each other B together C one another D others A a B an C the D no article A vary B variety C varied D variously A say B talk C speak D tell READING – Unit + I Choose the item among A, B, C, or D that best answer the questions about the passage: The nuclear family, consisting of mother, father, and their children, may be more an American idea than an American reality Of course, the so called traditional American family was always more varied than we had led to believe, reflecting the very different racial, ethnic, class, and religious customs among American groups The most recent government statistic reveal that only about one third of all current American family fit the traditional mold and another third consists of married couples who either have no children or have none still living at home Of the final one, about 20 percent of the total number of American households are single people, usually women over sixty- five years old A small percentage, about three percent of the total, consists of unmarried people who choose to live together, and the rest, about percent, are single, usually divorced parents, with at least one child Today, these varied family types are typical, and therefore, normal Apparently, many Americans are achieving supportive relationships in family forms other than the traditional one With what topic is the passage mainly concerned? A The traditional American family B The nuclear family C The current American family D The ideal family The author implies that A there have always been a wider variety of family arrangement in the United states B racial, ethnic, and religious groups have presented the traditional family structure C the ideal American family in the best structure D fewer married couples are having children The word “ current” in the second sentence of paragraph could be best replaced by which of the following? A typical B present C perfect D traditional According to the passage, married couples whose children have grown or who have no children represent A 33 percent of households B 20 percent of households C percent of households D percent of households Who generally constitutes a one- person household? A A single man in his twenty B An elderly man C A single woman in her late sixties D A divorced woman II Choose the item (A, B, C or D) that best complete the statement ( or best answer the question) about each passage John Fisher, a builder, and his wife Elizabeth wanted more living space, so they left their small flat for an old 40-metre-high castle tower They have spend five years turning it into a beautiful home with six floor, winning three architectural prizes I love the space, and being private, Elizabeth says “You feel separated from the world If I am in the kitchen, which is twenty five meters above the ground floor, and the door bell rings, I don’t have to answer it because visitors can’t see I’m in!” “ There are 142 steps to the top, so I go up and down five or six times a day , it’s very good exercise! But having to carry heavy things to the top is terrible, so I never buy two bags of shopping from the supermarket at a time Apart from that , It a brilliant place to live.” “ When we first saw the place, I ask my father’s advice about buying it, because we couldn’t decide After paying for it, we were a bit worried because it looked awful But we really love it, and knew how we wanted it to look.” “ Living here can be difficult- Yesterday I climb a four meter ladder to clean the windows But when you stand on the roof you can see all away out to sea on a clear day, and that a wonderful experience I am really glad we move.” What is the writer trying to in the text? A describe how to turn an old tower into a house B recommend a particular builder C describe what it is like to live in a tower D explain how to win prizes for building work From this text, a reader can find out A why visitors are not welcome at John and Elizabeth’s house B why Elizabeth exercises every day C why Elizabeth asked her father to buy a tower D why John and Elizabeth left the flat Which of the following best describes Elizabeth’s feeling the tower? A She wanted it as soon as she saw it B She likes most thing about it C She has been worried seen they paid for it D She find it unsuitable to live in What problem does Elizabeth have with living in such a tall building? A Her visitors find it difficult to see if she is at home B She feels separated from other people C She cannot bring home lots of shopping at once D It is impossible to clean any of the windows They were rather worried after paying for the castle because A they really couldn’t afford it B it was about to collapse C it looked terrible at first D They were unable to take care of such a large house Unit + The Korean education system basically consist of primary school, secondary school, high schools and colleges ………1………… universities with graduate courses leading to PhD Degrees ……2…… education is compulsory for children aged six to eleven The basic primary school curriculum is generally divided into eight ……3………… : the Korean language, social studies, science,……………4 …… , ethnics, physical education, music and fine arts Students in secondary schools are required to take a number of……… additional subjects, such as English and can take electives, as technical or vacation courses Afterwards, students can ……5…………… between general education and vocational high schools In general, be strict, as college and university admission is very competitive A as B or C but D so A college Bhigh Cprimary D university A subjects B course C topics D titles A mathematics B mathematically C mathematician D mathematical A consist B test C wish D choose Teaching and learning methods and styles …1……in various cultures, at different colleges and universities, and in individual courses For …2……, the atmosphere in many classrooms is very formal Students use titles for their instructors, like “Professor Smith” “ Mrs Jones,” and so on Some teachers wear business clothes and give academic lectures Other classroom have an informal atmosphere Instructors …3…… casually, and students use their first names In this relaxed atmosphere, class members work together in groups They …4…… their opinions and talk aobut their ideas Some teachers always follow a course plan or the textbook They give a lot of assignments They give points, scores, or grades for homework In their courses, students take many quizzes, tests, and exams All …5……the world, there are teaching and learning differences A differ b Bdifferent C are differently D are differences A instances B an instance Cexamples D example A wear Bdress Cput on D take A any B speak C change D give A in B throughout C of Dover Unit + PASSAGE Ordinary houses are full of hazardous waste The most important hazardous waste in the homes is batteries When you throw them out with your other garbage, they break open at the landfill The poison inside them moves through rain water and other liquids to the bottom of the landfill Then it can pollute the natural water in the ground We should use rechargeable batteries Another hazardous waste in homes is motor oil Don’t throw motor oil on the ground or throw it on the garbage It poisons the environment We should recycle motor oil Paint is another kind of hazardous waste in homes Some cities have a “Paint Exchange Day “ If you bring open , unused blue paint and want red, they give you red Sometimes they mix the paints together into strange colours If you paint walls with them , you help save the environment What is the most important dangerous waste in the homes? a motor oil b paint c batteries d garbage How can batteries at the landfill pollute the underground water? a They break open at the landfill b Their poison moves to the bottom of the landfill c They move to the underground water d They combine with rain water and other liquids Why should we use rechargeable batteries? a To protect the environment b They are durable c They less pollute the environment d They are convenient Which of the following is not mentioned as hazardous waste in the homes? a motor oil b paint c fumes d batteries If you paint walls with mixed paint from “ Paint Exchange Day” , you _ a help recycle the motor oil b know how to use ‘ rechargeable batteries’ c like strange colors d help save the environment PASSAGE : Today, in many parts of the world, it is customary for people to shake hands upon meeting as gesture of good will Originally, however, the practice of shaking hands had more practical purposes Shaking hands originated in medieval times In those days, when a man came on a stranger, he would often automatically reach for his sword with his right hand, in case he had to use the weapon to defend himself Sometimes, both parties found themselves circling around each other , weapons in hand, until it was mutually agreed that the weapons could be laid aside Then the two parties extended their right hands to show they had no weapons, and clasped them This was the beginning of the handshake The custom of shaking hands is not a universal one In the orient, people have for centuries, clasped their own in front of them upon meeting to show that they held no weapons In France, a custom developed in which people who met would kiss each other on both cheeks The natives of some South Seas islands greet by rubbing noses Note: clasp (v) : nắm chặt, siết chặt At first the purpose of shaking hands was a to show a good relationship with each other b, to show that there were no weapons in hands c, to show that both parties were ready for fight d, a gesture of good will To show that one has no intention to fight _ a, shaking hands has been practised all over the world b, the oriental people kiss each other’s hand c, people laid aside their weapons d, there have been various ways depending on different cultures According to the passage, the practice of shaking hands _ a, was used to extend greetings b, used to be popular, but now it is out of date c, is replaced by other customs in some countries d, is considered not to be polite The word “ came on” in the second paragraph can be best replaced by _ a waited for b visited c attacked d happened to meet Which of the following is not true about the handshake? a It happened for the first time very long time ago b It is a gesture of goog will c It is very popular all over the world d It is one of the social customs UNIT 5+6 Read the paragraphs below and decide which answer (A,B,C or D ) best fits each space I Paragraph The relationship between students and teachers is (1) formal in the USA than an other countries , especially at the college level American college students not stand up when their teachers enters the room Students are generally (2) _to ask questions in class , to stop in the professor ‘s office for extra help , and to phone if they are absent and need a(n) ( 3) Most teachers allow students to enter class late or leave early , if necessary Despite the lack of formality, students are still expected to be polite to their teacher and fellow classmates When students want to ask questions , they usually (4 ) _a hand and wait to be called on When the teacher or a student is speaking to the class , it is rude to begin (5) to another classmate When a test is being given , talking to a classmate is not only rude but also risky Most American teachers consider that students who are talking to each other during a test are cheating A much A asked A homework A raise A whistling B most B told B housework B clap B whistle C a little C encouraged C.information C hold C to whistling D less D advised D assignment D rise D whistles II Paragraph University Entrance Examination is very important in Vietnamese students High school graduates have to take it and get high results to be (1) _to universities The pressure on the candidates remains very high despite the measures (2) _have been taken to reduce the heat around these exams , since securing a place in a state university is considered a major step towards a successful career for young people , especially those from (3) areas or disadvantaged families In the year 2004 , it was (4) that nearly million Vietnamese students took the University Entrance Examination , but on average only out of candidates succeeded In addition to universities , there are community colleges , art and technology institutes , professional secondary schools , and vocational schools which offer degrees or (5) from a- few – month to 2-year courses A entered B admitted C added D gone A who B where C that D whose A urban B outskirts C suburb D rural A estimated B told C explained D thought A.levels B qualifications C curriculum D certificates Unit + Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer According to the Academic Ranking of World Universities, more than 30 of the highest-ranked 45 institutions are in the United States, as measured by awards and research output Public universities, private universities, liberal arts colleges, and community colleges all have a significant role in higher education in the United States An even stronger pattern is shown by the Webometrics Ranking of World Universities with 103 US universities in the World's Top 200 universities The 2006 American Community Survey conducted by the United States Census Bureau found that 19.5 percent of the population had attended college but had no degree, 7.4 percent held an associate's degree, 17.1 percent held a bachelor's degree, and 9.9 percent held a graduate or professional degree Educational attainment in the United States is similar to that of other developed countries Colleges and universities in the U.S vary in terms of goals: some may emphasize a vocational, business, engineering, or technical curriculum while others may emphasize a liberal arts curriculum Many combine some or all of the above Students can apply to some colleges using the Common Application There is no limit to the number of colleges or universities to which a student may apply, though an application must be submitted for each.' Graduate study, conducted after obtaining an initial degree and sometimes after several years of professional work, leads to a more advanced degree such as a master's degree After additional years of study and sometimes in conjunction with the completion of a master's degree, students may earn a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.d.) or other doctoral degree Only 8.9 percent of US students ever receive postgraduate degrees, and most, after obtaining their bachelor's degree, proceed directly into the workforce Not any other country has more highest-ranked universities and institutions than the US does a True b False c No information Higher education in the USA is the same as that in the China a True b False c No information Each student can apply only one college or university a True b False c No information Students can continue studying to get a more advanced degree after working for some years a True b False c No information After getting their bachelor's degree, most of US students continue their studies a True b False c No information Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer Preparation is a key to a successful interview Does the idea of going to a job interview make you feel a little nervous? Many people find that it is the hardest part of the employing process But it is not really true The more you prepare and practice, the more comfortable you will feel You should find out as much as possible about the company before you go to the interview Understand the products that they produce and the services that they provide It is also good to know who the customers are and who the major competitors are Practice makes perfect It will also make you feel more confident and relaxed So, practice your answers to common questions Make a list of questions to ask, too Almost all interviewers will ask if you have questions This is a great opportunity for you to show your keenness, enthusiasm, and knowledge Make a great impression The interview is your chance to show that you are the best person for the job Your application or resume has already exhibited that you are qualified Now it is up to you to show how your skills and experience match this position and this company The employer will be looking and listening to determine if you are a good fit He/she will be looking for a number of different qualities, in addition to the skills that you possess To make the best impression, dress appropriately; express your strengths; arrive early, by about 10-15 minutes; be enthusiastic; shake hands firmly; be an active listener; sit up straight and maintain eye contact; and ask questions After the interview, follow up with a thank-you note This is a chance for you to restate your interest and how you can benefit the company Your best bet is to try to time it so that the note gets there before the hiring: decision is made You should also follow up with a phone call if you not hear back from the employer within the specified time The pronoun it refers to a the job b the interview c the interviewer d the preparation What does the writer advise you to practice? a Asking and answering questions related to the job b Making products that the company produces c Providing services that the company serves d Meeting some customers and competitors Which should not be shown during your interview? a Punctuality b A firm hand shaking c Being properly-dressed d Weaknesses You can show your qualifications in the a dressing style and punctuality b competing with the competitors c resume and letter of application d eye contact with the interview Which is not included in the writer's advice? a You should not communicate with the interviewer after the interview b You 'should make the best impression in the interview c You should write a note to say thanks to the interviewer after the interview, d You should telephone the interviewer for any information after the interview UNIT + *Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase Reading Vietnam is considered a third world country, its people live in poverty by the millions After the liberation, Vietnam’s economy remained dominated by small-scale production, low labor productivity, (1)…., material and technological shortfalls, and insufficient food and (2)….goods The Doi Moi reforms that were instated in 1986 have shed new light and added new features to the Vietnamese economy (3)… Vietnamese Communist Party plays a leading role in establishing the foudations and principles of communism, mapping strategies for economic development, setting growth targets, and (4)….reforms Doi Moi combined government planning with free-market incentives and (5)……the establishment of private businesses and foreign investment, including foreign owned enterprises A application B salary C profession D unemployment A consumer B producer C spender D manufacturer A A B An C The D A lauching B flying C sending D raising A found B promised C required D encouraged Reading Vietnam’s economy expanded this year at the fastest pace since 1996, led by manufacturing and services, after the country (1)….the World Trade Organization Gross domestic product (GDP) increased 8.5 percent Foreign direct (2)… jumped to more than $20 billion this year, from $12 billion in 2006 The government is quite (3)….to its economic reforms Industry and construction account (4)….almost 42 percent of Vietnam’s GDP Manufacturing grew 12.8 percent, construction increased 12 percent, and the hotel and restaurant (5)….expanded 12.7 percent, according to today’s release A struggled B organized C held D joined A invest B investable C investment D investor A committed B excited C called D encouraged A over B for C at D in A role B region C sector D section ... A develop B developments C developers D developed 30 A During the time of economic reforms, the economy has grown with only a few major setbacks A constant B constantly C constants D constancy... his money A rejectable B reject C rejected D rejection 41 They allow us ? ?on our choice of the elective subjects in school and our hobbies A decide B to decide C deciding D decided 42 In the 19 60s,... vacancy D resume 12 A secondary B requirement C certificate D admission 13 A application B education C academic D examination 14 A preferance B however C applicant D candidate 15 A performance