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 10 The man all the lights when he entered the room A switched on B broke in C cared about D action 10 … 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 II Supply the correct form of Words in parentheses : (1,5ptS) D enormous 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) 1…………… HCM city is expected ………………… temperatures between 230 C and 27 0C ( 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 ……………….……………………………………………………………… ... : 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... by a lot of people (usually love) 1…………… HCM city is expected ………………… temperatures between 23 0 C and 27 0C ( have) …………… People can usually predict when a volcano …………… (erupt) …………… The novel