REVISION FOR THE SECOND SEMESTER TEST TEST I USE OF ENGLISH : Write A,B,C, or D which best completes the sentences : (2,5pts) Tidal waves are the result of a(n)………… shift in the underwater movement of the earth A impressive B abrupt C slight D clear A funnel-shaped storms passing overland below a thunderstorm is called a………………… A tsunami B hurricane C tornado D typhoon He tried to go to class regularly………………he was very busy A and B but C because D although The boy ……………… is wearing a blue shirt is my brother A who B whom C which D whose The ………………of the volcano was a terrible disaster A cyclone B eruption C prediction D shift His character distinguishes him ……………others A to B from C towards D with They turn………………… the radio to listen to some news A in B off C on D down For most households, lighting …….for 10 to 15 percent of the electricity bill A accounts B applies C asks D prepares Everyone must take part in preventing…………… A forestation B deforestation C nature D resources 10 Vegetables which are sprayed with ………… are not good for human’s health A dynamite B rubbish C pesticides D poisonous II Supply the correct form of Words in parentheses : (1,5ptS) There is a (drip)……………faucet in our bathroom If we work hard, we will make the beach clean and (beauty) ………… again (luck)………………., the snowstorm didn’t cause any damage on the farm Earthquakes, typhoons and volcanoes are (nature)…………… disasters Many people become (home)………because of the natural disasters every year The tornado hit the village without any (warn)……………… C 4.… … 6.… … 8.… … … D They will hold the staff meeting on Saturday which everyone is free to attend A B C D VI Rewrite the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence We can’t swim in this river because of the polluted water Because the water …………………………………………………………………… Why don’t you the homework before class, Peter? … ……………… ……………… ……………… ……………… IV Choose the words or phrases that are not correct in standard English : (0,5pt) Don’t ask me If I knew the answer, I will tell you right away B … ……………… ……………… ……………… ……………… ……………… ……………… III Supply the correct Tense or Form of the Verbs in parentheses : (1pt) Did you ask them (cut)………… these flowers? What would you if you (be) ……………….rich? It’s an interesting film I (see)……………… it three times already Flowers should (keep)………………in warm places A … I suggest ……………………………………………………………………………… John is speaking to his boss His boss is a famous writer John …………………………………………………………………………………… This is the bank We borrowed the money from it This is the bank from ………………………………………………………………… … TEST I USE OF ENGLISH : Write A,B,C, or D which best completes the sentences : (2.5pts) Stop throwing trash into the river The polluted water can _ to people’s health 1…… A damage B harm C disaster D risk I think it is an _ way to reduce energy consumption It will work, I sure 2…… A effect B ineffective C effective D effectively Don’t be selfish, or the streets will be littered all kinds of garbage 3…… A with B in C on D of A: “You passed the exam! Congratulations! not call for a celebration?” 4…… A How B Why C Which D Where Yesterday when I was playing in the garden, my mother told me that there a typhoon 5.…… coming A is B was C will be D would be It is impossible to clear _ all the pollution people caused, but we can minimize it 6…… A in B up C at D for In the _ of a complaint letter, we must state the reason for writing …… A situation B complication C politeness D action The holiday _celebrated in the third month of the lunar calendar is Hung King’s Day 8…… A that B which C no word is needed D A & B are correct Nowadays energy is _ like food and clothes … A luxury B necessity C category D charity 10 I think careful preparations for a typhoon _ taken, which is never wasteful 10 … A be B will be C should be D A&C are correct II Supply the correct form of Words in parentheses : (1,5ptS) All of a , the cyclone changed its direction and moved towards the mainland ……………… (suddenly) He is well-known for his He always helps the poor (generous) ……………… These will save money and conserve the world’s resources (innovate) ……………… The rain in February, which was a strange , would mark a period of drought (occur) ……………… Could you tell me how much this model is? (efficiently) ……………… Most of the tornadoes remain a mystery They are rare and _ (predict) ……………… III Supply the correct Tense or Form of the Verbs in parentheses : (1pt) When a storm hits a place, there may be heavy rain and strong wind (blow) In the past coal was used (get) _ clothes ironed I hope that the day (celebrate) _ nationwide soon The amount of energy consumed for cooling (increase) _ in the dry season ……………… ……………… ……………… ……………… IV Choose the words or phrases that are not correct in standard English : (0,5pt) Consumers always want products both work effectively and at low price … A B C D A person who is considerable and generous is always loved …… A B C D VI Rewrite the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence : Study hard now, or you will regret soon If ……………………………… He works so effectively that he always finishes all the tasks given He is …………………………………………………………………………………………… My father is talking to the teacher Do you know her? Do you know ………………………………………………………………………………… She had difficulties However, she never lost heart and succeeded in her life Despite ……………………………………………………………………………………… TEST II USE OF ENGLISH : Write A,B,C, or D which best completes the sentences : (2pts) They live in Da Lat, _ is one of the most beautiful cities in Vietnam A which B where C that D who Passover is _ in Israel and by all Jewish people A happens B occurred C celebrated D taken place Last night we came to the concert late the terrible traffic A because B since C as D due to He studies very well _ he leads a hard life A even though B however C.despite D therefore Why not check all the faucets in the bathrooms? - _ A That’s very kind of you B Not a bad idea C Thanks very much! D Well-done Hurricane Andrew _ through southern Florida in 1982 A swept B arrived C reached D hit A storm which passes overland below a thunderstorm is called A typhoon B cyclone C tsunami D tornado The earthquake caused severe damage the city of Kobe in Japan A for B on C to D at III Supply the correct form of Words in parentheses : (1,5ptS) The child is sleeping well in its (carry) ………………… The patient is getting on ( satisfy) ………………… They are pleased with their for Tet (prepare) ………………… I’ve lost all in my leg (feel) ………………… She strongly with the director’s decision It is unfair (agree) ………………… Speech human being from the animals (distinction) ………………… IV Supply the correct Tense or Form of the Verbs in parentheses : (1pt) We can’t go along here because the road is _ (repair) 1…………… I can remember those voices in the middle of the night (hear) …………… I know that famous artist, whose songs a hundred years ago (compose) …………… The movie before we came.(begin) ………… V Choose the words or phrases that are not correct in standard English : (0,5pt) Villagers had been warned about the typhoon; however, nobody was killed A B C D Ninety percent of earthquakes occurs around the Pacific Rim, which is called the Ring of Fire A B C … D VII Rewrite the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence : Both her sons work abroad They ring her up every week Her sons, ………………………………………………………………………………………… She told interesting stories to her son She had a poor memory Despite …………………………………………………………………………………………… The earthquake hit the city at two in the morning The city …………………………………………………………………………………………… The flight was delayed It arrives in Ha Noi at 12:00 The flight ………………………………………………………………………………………… … TEST I USE OF ENGLISH : Write A,B,C, or D which best completes the sentences : (2,5pts) The final examination will be held June 20th … A in B on C at D to They are playing on the field it is raining heavily … A though B because C but D despite Tet is a festival which gives us a chance to have family … A congratulations B reunions C relatives D disappointments I’d like to see the photo you took … A which B that C who D A & B are correct The teacher suggested that all of us participate in the competition … A might B would C should D could Perhaps there are cracks in the water pipes Have a repair them … A plumber B consumer C customer D mechanic Students have to economize by ……… all the lights and fans before leaving their rooms … A turning off B going on C turning on D looking for The village fair offers a of activities for all age groups and interests … A development B length C folder D variety He is the most effective in the city … A activity B activist C act D action 10 The man all the lights when he entered the room 10 … A switched on B broke in C cared about D went on II Supply the correct form of Words in parentheses : (1,5ptS) The volcanis killed hundreds of people (erupt) He is one of the best ……… in the world (science) of high quality always please customers (produce) It is to travel around the world (expense) Do you think that this machine will work ? (effect) Is it to her with his plan to destroy her house? (disappoint) ……………… ……………… ……………… ……………… ……………… ……………… III Supply the correct Tense or Form of the Verbs in parentheses : (1pt) If you hard enough, you will be left behind others (not, work) I suggest the uniform at the contest (wear) Remember ……… off television before going to bed (turn) She a secretary here since she left school (be) ……………… ……………… ……………… ……………… IV Choose the words or phrases that are not correct in standard English : (0,5pt) Because of Alice has a sore leg, she has difficulty in walking A B C D … To suggested staying at home and watch TV instead … A B C D VI Rewrite the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence : I don’t have her trlephone number, so I can’t phone her If I ………………………………………………………………………………………… John is quite clever, but he is a lazy student Although ………………………………………………………………………………… He passed the test with good grades It is a surprise! We are …………………………………………………………………………………… Throwing rubbish pollutes the environment The environment…………………………………………………………………… TEST I USE OF ENGLISH : Write A,B,C, or D which best completes the sentences : (2,5pts) Tom had two loaves of bread for breakfast , he drank two glasses of orange juice A Therefore B So C However D Besides Philip completely ignored what I said and went eating A in B on C down D off Her uncle suggested that she a job in a bank A get B to get C getting D gets there was no electricity, I was able to read because I had a candle A Unless B Even though C Even D Only if A fire must have a readily available supply of oxygen , it will stop burning A Consequently B Therefore C Otherwise D However I just lent Jan some money for lunch she never paid me back my last loan A even though B unless C or else D only if It looks like they’re going to succeed their present difficulties A yet B because of C even though D despite The severe drought occurred last summer ruined the corn crop A that it B which it C it D that Ann quit her job at the advertising agency, surprised everyone A which B that C who D that it 10 Salmon farmers are warning the severe crisis facing the industry A in B on C of D for … … … … … … … … … … II Supply the correct form of Words in parentheses: (1,5pts) Laughter was a rare in his classroom (occur) We need to cut down on our fuel _ by having fewer cars on the road (consume) Local government in the area is seen as being corrupt and (efficiency) He was chosen as the party's presidential (nominate) Residents were awed by the earthquake's force (destroy) She was on the beach on the side facing the wave when it arrived (tide) ……………… ……………… ……………… ……………… ……………… ……………… III Supply the correct Tense or Form of the Verbs in parentheses: (1pt) She put on her robe, _ the candle and went on tip-toe down the back stairs (light) She went to her daughter and _ her tightly (hug) I was going for a swim, until the people in the hotel me about the jellyfish (warn) Investors were funds from U.S to Asian stocks (shift) ……………… ……………… ……………… ……………… IV Choose the words or phrases that are not correct in standard English: (0,5pt) The differences in achievement between the students are partly account for by differences in age A B C D I made an appointment with Dr Raven, who considered an expert on eye disorders A B C … … D VI Rewrite the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence: If I were you I'd look for another job I suggested In spite of being tired, Tam finished his homework Even though Despite her dislike for coffee, she drank it Although Nam lent me this book He is a friend of mine (Using relative clause) TEST I USE OF ENGLISH : Write A,B,C, or D which best completes the sentences : (2pts) Everyone must take part in _ deforestation A protecting B preventing C conserving D persuading The said there would be sunny intervals and showers A plumber B forecaster C bureau D consumer I enjoy reading this new magazine , it has good articles A Because B Moreover C However D Therefore I saw several buildings, _ were damaged by the earthquake A most of which B most of them C all of them D some of whose A: You’re looking very smart today, Neil! – B: _ A a: That’s very kind of you to say so B It’s all very well for you to say that C Thanks very much! You two! D Really? Why? He the water while he repairs a burst pipe A turns on B turns off C looks for D looks after It was the biggest eruption of Vesuvius some years A in B from C since D for Strong winds had caused _damage to the buildings A heavy B dangerous C big D enormous II Supply the correct form of Words in parentheses : (1,5ptS) I've learned not to make about the weather.( predict) ………………… I hoped their _ would develop further.( acquaint) ………………… Many people can’t afford even basic _ such as food and clothing ( necessary) ………………… She's never _with what she's got.( satisfy) ………………… She is always polite and _towards her friends.( consider) ………………… The man was as tall and dark and aged about 20 ( description) ………………… III Supply the correct Tense or Form of the Verbs in parentheses : (1pt) A considerate and generous person ……………… by a lot of people (usually love) 0 1…………… HCM city is expected ………………… temperatures between 23 C and 27 C ( have) …………… People can usually predict when a volcano …………… (erupt) …………… The novel that you gave me on my birthday ………… (lose) ………… IV Choose the words or phrases that are not correct in standard English : (0,5pt) I won’t be able to go on holiday this year unless I will get a part-time job … A B C D The Tower of London, about that a lecture is to be given tomorrow, is a famous historic … building A B C D V Rewrite the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence : Those are fresh flowers They were cut from Lady Gala’s garden The flowers ……………………………………………………………………………… Despite the difficult test, Lan tried her best to finish it Though …………………………………………………………………………………… Two men and their dogs walking over there look very happy Two men and their dogs that …………………………………………………………… Follow the instructions carefully to start the machine If you don’t ……………….……………………………………………………………… ... 12: 00 The flight ………………………………………………………………………………………… … TEST I USE OF ENGLISH : Write A,B,C, or D which best completes the sentences : (2, 5pts) The final examination will be held June 20 th... : Write A,B,C, or D which best completes the sentences : (2pts) Everyone must take part in _ deforestation A protecting B preventing C conserving D persuading The said there would... : (2, 5pts) Tom had two loaves of bread for breakfast , he drank two glasses of orange juice A Therefore B So C However D Besides Philip completely ignored what I said and went eating