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REVISION FOR THE FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION I Choose the best answer Câu 1: “Peter: “Do you feel like going to the cinema this evening?”Mary: “……………………………” A I feel very bored B You’re welcome C I don’t agree I’m afraid D That would be great Câu 2: choose the underlined part that must be corrected They congratulated me on pass the final exam the day before A pass B the day before C congratulated D on Câu 3: When it started to rain, she ……………….home with me A had walking B was walking C walked D is walking Câu 4: If you …………us about the bad service, we …………there A hadn’t told/ would eat B told/ would have eaten C tell/ would eat D hadn’t told/ would have eaten Câu 5: Choose the underlined part that must be corrected He said that if he has more time, he would come to see us A said that B has C more time D come to see Câu 6: …………….all the rules, we started to play the game A Having learnt B To have learnt C To learn D Learning Câu 7: All of my students looked forward to …………… the result of the singing contest A hear B hearing C to be heard D being hearing Câu 8: The man denied ……………………some top secret document A to steal B having stolen C to be stolen D having been stolen Câu 9: Mai Huong congratulated me ……………………….the exam with flying colors A of passing B about passing C on passing D to pass Câu 10: If the ball …………….the line, that would have been the end of the game A would cross B hadn’t crossed C had crossed D crossed Câu 11: By the time I arrived, they ……………………… A left B had left C have left D leave Câu 12: you should realize the …………………of the importance of having a healthy diet A unaware B awareness C awaring D aware Câu 13: If someone knocked over a candle, it ………………a fire A started B will start C would have started D would start Câu 14: He said, “I’m sorry I didn’t reply to the letter.” A He apologized for not to reply to the letter B He apologized for not to replying to the letter C He apologized for didn’t reply to the letter D He apologized for not replying to the letter Câu 15: I expect to the party, but I wasn’t A to invite B invite C to be invited D inviting Câu 16 They congratulated me _the exams with high marks A having passed B passed C to pass D on passing II Choose the best answer for each question Television first appeared some fifty years ago in the 1950s Since then, it has been one of the most popular sources of entertainment for both the old and the young Television offers cartoons for children, world news, music and many other programs If someone is interested in sports, for example, he can just choose the right sports channel There he can enjoy a broadcast of an international football match while it is actually happening Television is also a very useful way for companies to advertise their products It is not too hard for us to see why there is a TV set in almost every home today And, engineers are developing interactive TV which allows communication between viewers and producers 1/ According to the passage, what has TV been? A an equipment B a source of entertainment C a program D a necessary thing 2/ What does TV offer for children? A world news B music C other programs D cartoons 3/ What can we enjoy while it is actually happening? A companies’ ads B products C an international football match D programs 4/ Is it hard for us to see why there is a TV set in almost every home? Read the passage and then choose the best answer VOLUNTEERS ABROAD More and more young people are doing voluntary work abroad The wild variety of jobs and destinations available is making it an increasingly attractive option for those who have just left school and have a year free before university Many choose to spend these twelve months working in poor countries There they will earn little or no money But they will be doing something useful – and enjoying the experience The work may consist of helping the local communities, for example by helping to build new road or provide water supplies to isolated rural villages Other projects may concentrate more on conservation or environmental protection whatever kind of job it is, it is certain to be challenging and worthwhile, and an experience that will never be forgotten Volunteers believe that some of the happiest people in the world are those who help to bring happiness to others Câu 16: Many people choose to spend …………… working in poor countries A one year B two years C three years D twelve years Câu 17: How much money will these volunteers earn in poor countries? A a lot B little C no D both B and C Câu 18: What does the work consist of? A doing shopping B helping the local communities C helping the foreigners D helping their friends Câu 19: Volunteers believe that ………………… A in order to make others happy, they have to be unhapp B the happiest people are those who make themselves happy C the happiest people are those who are young and healthy D bringing happiness to others makes them the happiest people III Complete these sentences, using the words provided in the box disadvantaged voluntarily growth representatives He was not dismissed He left the corporation ………… Many …………… … of the older generation were there We must limit population …………………because our resources are limited Sometimes high school students take part in helping ………… children IV WRITING “I see you passed your driving test Congratulation!” said Mr Trung to Mr Quy  Mr Trung congratulated………………………………………………… “If I were as young as you are, I would sail in a boat round the world” My dad said to me  My dad told me if ………………………………………………… If I catch the plane, I’ll be home by five,” he said  He said ………………………………………………………………………………………… “I’m sorry I couldn’t come on Saturday,” said Tom (Change into Reported speech with gerund)  Tom apologized ………………………………………………………………………………… “It was very nice of you to visit me Thank you,” Tom said to Nga  …………………………………………………………………………………………………… “The policeman said that the thief robbed the bank.”  …………………………………………………………………………………………………… “If I had had money, I would have bought you a car” Hong’s father said …………………………………………………………………………………………………… REVISION FOR THE FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION (2) I Choose the word that has the underlined part is pronounced differently from the others A hand B bank C sand D band A money B month C monkey D monitor A change B decorate C great D sneaky A change B children C machine D church A guitarist B passenger C generous D George A who B wheel C whether D whale A summer B mutual C club D public A handicapped B disadvantaged C hoped D wished II VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR A Choose the best answer A good marriage is based on A trust B loyalty C secret D A & B She shyly at him and then lowered her eyes 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 A looked B stared C glanced To the work for a humane society is A friendly B mutual C voluntary Some high school students take part in helping the handicapped A play a role of B take a place of C participate They had a really good chance of winning the national A compete B competition C competitor Jack admitted the money A steal B to steal C stealing Thank you very much lending me your bike A about B in C for Don’t him to arrive early He’s always late A think B judge C hope I wouldn’t of going to the party I hadn’t been invited to A dream B intend C depend The instructor warned the students sailing alone on the lake A on B for C of The manager the men to turn to work immediately A insisted B suggested C demanded Her mother prevented her going out tonight A against B from C about I apologized the book at home A for leaving B to leaving C leaving They let their children up late at weekends A staying B stay C to stay The children were eager their parents A to see B see C seeing I’d rather at home A to stay B staying C stayed Peter is very funny He makes me a lot A laugh B to laugh C laughing They noticed him the agreement A sign B to sign C signing It’s important for her the office A ringing B ring C rang D sighted D thoughtless D are a part of D competitive D stolen D of D expect D rely D against D ordered D at D to leave D stayed D saw D stay D laughed D signed D to ring 20 They would go by plane than spend a week traveling by train A like B rather C prefer D better 21 The boss made for a meeting after work A us to stay B us stay C us staying D us to staying 22 I’ve never fallen in such a(n) situation before A embarrassed B embarrassing C confused D confusing 23 The children were about opening their presents A interested B fond C keen D excited 24 I know from that he’ll arrive late A knowledge B experience C understanding D reality 25 Andrew the test before so he it very easy A did/ had found B had done/ found C was doing/ found D did/ was founding 26 You your new hat when I you yesterday A were wearing/ had met B wore/ had met C wore/ was meeting D were wearing/ met 27 As I the glass, it suddenly into two pieces A cut/ broke B was cutting/ broke C cut/ was breaking D was cutting/ had broken 28 A burglar into the house while we television A broke/ were watching B broke/ watched C had broken/ watched D broke/ had watched 29 When I home, I a phone call A got/ received B was getting/ was receiving C got/ had received D had got/ had received 30 They small cups of coffee after they dinner A had drunk/ finished B drank/ finished C were drinking/ finished D drank/ had finished 31 John had agreed me in his office A to meet B meeting C to be met D being met 32 It’s important for the figures regularly A to update B updating C to be updated D being updated 33 It is no good sorry for yourself A to feel B feeling C feel D felt 34 The man wanted to avoid on security cameras A to see B seeing C to be seen D being seen 35 Peter to go in for the exam A avoided B let C advised D decided 36 I tried the bus, but I missed it A to catch B catching C to be caught D being caught 37 The plants want daily A to water B watering C to be watered D being water 38 Will you remind me this letter at the post office? A to post B posting C to be posted D being posted 39 The goods ought two weeks ago A to deliver B delivering C to be delivered D being delivered 40 I have expected the secret of happiness A to tell B telling C to be told D being told Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting 41 I’d like to thank your brother for your help 42 Mrs Allen was concerned about my have to drive so far every day 43 You can congratulate yourself about having done an excellent job 44 Peter apologized for break the vase 45 He insisted on seeing the manager tomorrow Write the following sentences in Reported Speech 46 “It was really kind of you to help me.” Mary said to you  Mary thanked me 47 “I’ll drive you to the airport.” John said to Linda  John insisted 48 “You have passed the final exams Congratulations!” Jim said to you  Jim congratulated me 49 “It was nice of you to invite me to the dinner Thank you”, Miss White said to Peter  Miss White thanked 50 “Don’t play with the matches!” I said to Jack  I warned 51 “I’m sorry I didn’t phone you earlier”, Margaret said to you  Margaret apologized 52 “I have always wanted to be a pilot”, Paul said to you  Paul has always dreamed of 53 “You didn’t what I said”, the mother said to her son  The mother accused 54 He took a bath, then he went to bed After …………………………………………………………………………………………  ………………………………………………………………………………… (Having + P2) 55 Jack was late to the meeting because his watch was slow If _ 56 We don't live in a big city, so we can't easily get access to the Internet If _ 57 'If the baby is a girl, what will they call her? He wondered _ 58 'If I don't practise my English, I won't get any better,' she said _ Choose the sentence A, B, C or D which is closest meaning to the sentence above 59 "I didn't break the mobile phone," Lan said A Lan denied breaking the mobile phone B Lan admitted breaking the mobile phone C Lan prevented us from breaking the mobile phone D Lan promised to break the mobile phone 60 “Let me pay for the coffee I really want.” A Jenny told me to pay for the coffee B Jenny is asked to pay for the coffee C Jenny insisted on paying for the coffee D Jenny suggested paying for the coffee 61 The bag was heavy, so we could not take it with us A If the bag was not heavy, we would take it with us B Unless the bag had not been heavy, we would have taken it with us C If had the bag not been heavy, we would have taken it with us D Had the bag not been heavy, we would have taken it with us 62 “Why don’t you put a better lock on the door?" said John A John suggested to put a better lock on the door B John asked why not putting a better lock on the door C John suggested putting a better lock on the door D John made us put a better lock on the door 63 “ If I were you, I wouldn’t buy that coat,” she said A She said if she were me, she wouldn’t buy that coat B She said if I were you, she wouldn’t buy that coat C She said if she were me, I wouldn’t buy that coat D She said if she were me, she wouldn’t buy this coat 64 “I’m sorry I have to leave so early,” he said A He apologized for having to leave early B He apologized to have to leave early C He apologized that he has to leave early D He apologized to have left early Choose the best answer that suitably fits in each blank More and more young people are (35) voluntary work abroad The wild variety of jobs and destinations available is making it an increasingly attractive option for those who have just left school and have a year free before university Many choose to spend these twelve months working in poor countries There they will earn little (36) no money But they will be doing something useful - and enjoying the experience The work may (37) of helping the local communities, for example by helping to build new road or provide water supplies to isolated rural villages Other projects may concentrate more on conservation or environmental protection (38) kind of job it is, it is certain to be (39) and worthwhile, and an experience that will never be forgotten 35 A doing B making C taking D getting 36 A with B but C or D and 37 A consist B include C contain D involve 38 A Any B What C However D Whatever 39 A challenging B dangerous C difficult D attracted B Answer the question Giving a dinner party is a wonderful way of entertain people You can also make new friends and give others the chance to get to know each other better It needs planning, though First, make a guest list, with different kinds of people and a mixture of women and men Don’t invite couples because they aren’t so much fun When you know who can come, find out what they like to eat and drink Note down any who are vegetarians, or who can’t eat or drink certain things for religious seasons.Then plan their menu Include a first course, a choice of main courses and a dessert, plus lots of people’s favorite drinks The next thing to is the shopping Make sure buy more than enough of everything, and that someone can help you carry it! On the day, start cooking early Give people appetizers like Greek mezze or Spanish tapas, so they don’t get hungry if they have to wait Serve the delicious meal, sit down with your guests and have a good time – you’ve earned it! 65 Which of the following is NOT mentioned as the purpose of giving a dinner party? A to get people to know more about their host and hostess B to help people to know each other better C to make new friends D to entertain people 66 When giving a dinner party, you should NOT invite A those who are vegetarians B husbands and wives C both women and men D those who can’t eat or drink certain things 67 According to the passage, starters should be served A because the guests may be hungry while having to wait B because the guests like eating them C because the guests want to have a good time together D because the guests want to eat them while having to wait 68 What should you while the guests are having their evening meal? A Sit down with the guests to show your politeness B Stand beside the guests without doing anything C Sit down with the guests and have a good time D Only serve the guests with the food Choose the best answer that best fits in each blank I had an ……….( 21) experience last year When I ……… (22) to town in the south of France , a young man waved to me I stopped and he asked me for a lift As soon as he had got into the car, I said good morning to him ……… (23) French and he replied in the same language.………… (24) of us spoke during the journey I myself know a little of French I had nearly approached the town when the young man suddenly said, very ………… (25), “Do you speak English?” As I soon learnt, he was English himself 21 a amuse b amusing c amused d amusement 22 a was driving b drove c had been driving d having driven 23 a with b in c on d by 24 a Not b Neither c None c All 25 a quick b slow c slowly d slowness THE FIRST SEMESTER TEST I/ Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others A country B lunar C luck D number A special B breath C peach D pleasure A sugar B such C spring D similar A exchange B children C peach D machine A shrine B ripe C agrarian D polite II/ Choose the word that has different stress from the others A illiterate B eradicate C voluntary D minority A combat B ethnic C province D campaign A volunteer B struggle C promise D concentrate A education B universal C eradication D population 10 A considerable B effective C relevant D maturity III Read the passage carefully and the exercise below In Britain, wedding invitations go out about six weeks before the wedding day The guests reply as soon as possible to say if they can come or not Choosing a present for the couple can be difficult People don’t take their presents for the wedding They send them to the woman’s house before the wedding day Most weddings take place before lunch or in the early afternoon Many people like to get married in church The bride often wears a long white dress Guests wear their best clothes and most of the women wear hats In the church, the bride’s family sits on the left and the groom’s one sits on the right Married people wear their wedding rings on the third finger of the left hand Most married women wear wedding rings, but married men often not 11 If you receive a wedding invitation, you should give a(n) _ reply A no reply B polite C immediate D formal 12 People usually send their presents to _ A the groom’s house B the bride’s house C the church D someone else’s house 13 “The bride” in line refers to _ A a woman who is engaged to a man B a man who is engaged to a woman C a man who is on his wedding day D a woman who is on her wedding day 14 Many people like to hold their wedding ceremony _ A in a park B in church C abroad D at home 15 According the passage, which of the following is NOT true? A Invitations are sent out some weeks before the wedding day B People who accept the invitations have to send their presents to the couple C Woman with a ring on the third finger of her right hand must have been married D It is difficult to choose a present for the couple IV Choose the sentence that has the same meaning as the original one by circling A,B,C or D 16 My son started playing tennis when he was 10 years old A At the old of 10 my son started playing tennis B At the year of 10 my son started playing tennis C At the time of 10 my son started playing tennis D At the age of 10 my son started playing tennis 17 The last time I was here was March A I was here from March B I was here since March C I have been here in March D I have been here since March 18 I usually played with dolls when I was a child A I am used to playing with dolls when I was a child B I used to playing with dolls when I was a child C I used to play with dolls when I was a child D I used to played with dolls when I was a child 19: My mother never allows me to go out alone at night A My mother never lets me go out alone at night B My mother and I usually go out alone at night C I was not allowed to go out last night D My mother never goes out alone at night 20 They have just built a new house for the homeless children A A new house had just been built for the homeless children B A new house have just built been for the homeless children C A new house has just built been for the homeless children D A new house has just been built for the homeless children V/ Choose the best answers 21 Family members who live apart try to get together Tet A in B at C on D during 22 After convincing myself that the result wasn’t matter, I felt oddly _ when we lost A encouraged B stimulated C disadvantaged D disappointed 23 With three teams finishing on 40 points, there was no outright A win B winning C winner D winnings 24 For work to flow _, proper preparations must be made A smoothly B freely C constantly D naturally 25 More work has been done to eradicate illiteracy in our country A get rid of B put up with C take control of D cut down on 26 their farm work, the farmers returned home A Finishing B Finish C Having finished D Being finished 27 It is far too hot for you _in the garden A for digging B to dig C digging D have dug 28 it rains very hard, the streets will be flooded A Unless B During C Always D If 29 I finally finished at 7.00 pm and served dinner A being cooked B to be cooked C to cook D cooking 30 What would Tom if he the truth? A has known B knows C would know D knew 31 The doctor advised him and to take up some sport A to stop to smoke B stop smoking C stop smoke D to stop smoking 32: Do you want…………………by the doctor? A to be examined B being to examine C being examined D to examine 33 They asked …………………… our bags outside the exam room A to leave B us to leave C we leave D us leaving 34: She …………………to God for an end to her sufferings A required B prayed C asked D said 35: The local people are very……………………to strangers A familiar B comfortable C enjoyable D hospitable 36: Unless you…………………all of my questions, I can’t anything to help you A are answering B answered C answer D don’t answer 37 Here are some tests for me ……….tonight A to B C doing D did 38 The manager congratulated the workers on ……… excellent work that month A having done B to have done C to D 39 I have just had these suits ………….at this tailor’s A make B making C to make D made 40 That author doesn’t mind ……… by his friends A criticized B being criticized C to criticize D to be criticized VI Which underlined part is not correct in English? 41: They speak English well because they practise speak it every day A B C D 42: You had better going to work on time or you will be sacked A B C D 43: If the questions were not so difficult, I will be able to answer it A B C D 44: After Jane eaten dinner, he wrote several letters and went to bed A B C D 45 The students are looking forward spending their free time relaxing in the sun this summer A B C D VII Read the passage and circle the letter A, B, C or D next to the word that best fits each space Have you ever stopped to wonder why people give each (46)…… eggs at Easter? The Christian festival of Easter celebrates the return of Jesus Christ from the death, but the festival is actually named (47)….the goddess of the sun, Easter, whose name is taken from the East where she rises In very ancient times, Easter was a celebration that winter was over and that a new life was about to begin The rabbit, (48)….to the number of young it produces, is the symbol of life In some parts of the world, the rabbit leaves large number of eggs (another symbol of new life) in the garden and children have to find as many as they can This is very (49)… Christmas when Santa Claus leaves presents for individual children At Easter, children have to be independent and (50)… after themselves In this way the hunt for Easter eggs represents the need for young people to go out into the world and make their own fortune Câu 46: A others B person C else D other Câu 47: A for B about C after D with Câu 48: A as B because C since D due Câu 49: A similar B like C different D unlike Câu 50: A take B get C look D carry THE FIRST SEMESTER TEST I Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others A sing B glance C turn D sneaky A played B burned C watched D learned A money B around C down D found II Pick out the word that has the stress pattern different from that of the others A decision B education C instruction D immediately A extremely B excited C personal D imagine A floppy B idol C cotton D decide III Choose the best answer Câu 7: All students can take part in the annual English-speaking Competition A happening once a term B happening once a month C happening once every six months D happening once a year Câu 8: She me whether I had seen the film before A prayed B said C asked D required Câu 9: When Diane won the race, she was given a gold A reward B award C prize D medal Câu 10: When we came , Marry…… to music A was listening B had listened C is listening D listened Câu 11: The mouse avoided by coming out only when the house was empty and the two cats were outside A being caught B catching C to be caught D to have been caught Câu 12: I wouldn’t have broken my arm if I on the ice A will not slip B don’t slip C hadn’t slipped D didn’t slip Câu 13: She gave him very little but made him all day long A work hard B works hard C worked hard D working hard Câu 14: The news of Julia's engagement caused great…… A excite B excited C exciting D excitement Câu 15: This article is worth…….into your notebook A to be copied B to copy C copying D copy Câu 16: If he came here today I him a special gift A give B will give C would give D would have given Câu 17 The doctor advised _ late A her not staying up B her not stay up C her not to stay up D she did not stay up Câu 18 Mr Lee was upset by _ him the truth A our not having told B us not tell C we didn’t tell D not to tell Câu 19: Each nation has many people who voluntarily take care of others A keep up with B look after C bring along D get on with Câu 20 to rain before you woke up this morning? A Did it begin B Has it begun C Had it begun D Would it begin Câu 21 Our house needs A to paint B to be painting C to be paint D painting Câu 22 The End of Reason is a fantastic film You must remember _ it when you get a chance A to see B seeing C to go see D see Câu 23 She went to London with the of finding a job A aim B purpose C goal D All are correct Câu 24 _ interested in that subject, I would try to learn more about it A Were I B I was C If I were D A & C Câu 25 “What you think of the General Knowledge Quiz?” _ “ ” A I don’t know B Oh, it boring C Oh, it’s great D I agree with you Câu 26 Our teachers suggested our fully in the next English Contest A participant B participate C participated D participating Câu 27 “Thanks for waiting for us!” _ “ ” A No problem! B I think so C Sorry, I can’t D It was really fun Câu 28: The teacher them not to go to school late any more A suggested B talked C asked D said Câu 29: Marry has got three bags and I have only got ………… A no one B ones C one D everyone Câu 30: Marie Curie was the first woman …………the Nobel Prize A to award B to reward C to be awarded D to be rewarded IV Which underlined part needs correcting ? Câu 31: Anyone stole the money, but we don't know who A B C D Câu 32: He apologized to me of being late for school A B C D Câu 33: We could had done more if we had had more time A B C D Câu 14: Everyone expected being invited to the dancing ball that night A B C D Câu 35: They voluntarily spent their summer vacations to teach illiterate people to read and write A B C D V Choose the sentence that has the same meaning as the original one Câu 36: If you don’t go to school, you won’t understand the lesson A Unless you don’t go to school, you understand the lesson B Unless you go to school, you understand the lesson C Unless you don’t go to school, you won’t understand the lesson D Unless you go to school, you won’t understand the lesson Câu 37: You had a call this morning A You bought a telephone this morning B Someone called you this morning C You were on the phone this morning D You had a telephone this morning Câu 38: ‘ I hear you’ll get married next week Congratulations ! ‘ Bob said to me A Bob wanted to know about my getting married B Bob promised to congratulated me on getting married C Bob is looking forward to congratulating me on getting married D Bob congratulated me on getting married next week Câu 39: “ If I were you I would help that woman” Mary said to Tom A Mary told Tom if she had been Tom , she would help that woman B Mary told Tom if she were Tom she would help that woman C Mary said Tom if she were Tom she would help that woman D Mary told Tom if she is Tom she will help that woman Câu 40 Joan felt unwell, because of this she came home early A If Joan feels unwell, she will come home early B If Joan hadn’t felt unwell, she wouldn’t have come home early C If Joan felt unwell, she would come home early D If Joan didn’t feel unwell, she wouldn’t come home early VI Read the passage carefully, then choose the best answer The most important celebration holiday in China is the New Year At this time shops are closed The people celebrate by feasting, by paying friendly calls to their neighbors, and by visiting the temples to make promises for the New Year Children parade through the streets carrying colorful lanterns and paper figures Firecrackers similar to those used in the United States on the Fourth of July are set off In fact, on the night that the New Year’s celebration begins, the exploding fireworks make so much noise that no one is able to sleep The time of the New Year is also the time at which Chinese people refresh their homes For example, the windows, which are made of thick rice paper, are torn down, and new ones are put up This is also the time during which people pay their debts Every man tries to settle all his bills before the beginning of the New Year 41 This article as a whole is about _ 10 A China B New Year’s promises C paying debts D The Chinese New Year 42 Shops are closed on the most important celebration holiday in China, A the New Year B is the New Year C on the New Year D All are correct 43 Which of the following sentences is not true? A People feast and call to their neighbors friendly B People refresh their houses C Everyone explodes fireworks D Children parade through the streets 44 The word ones in the second paragraph refers to A homes B windows C rice paper D Chinese people 45 Which of the following sentences is not true? A Fireworks make noise B Rice paper can be thick C Chinese houses are made of paper D Chinese people try to pay debts before the New Year VII Fill in the gap with suitable answer In the summer of 2000, the Vietnam Society of Learning Promote (46)……a campaign for illiteracy eradication In the campaign, six hundred (47)…… minority students from the northern highlands were to provide reading and writing skills to 1,200 illiterate people living in their (48)…… villages In 2001, eight hundred volunteer students took (49)…… in the campaign The number of people receiving reading writing lessons (50)…… 4,623 This was an effective way to help me in remote and mountainous areas to read and write Câu 46: A started B began C had D managed Câu 47: A religious B ethnic C national D racial Câu 48: A home B remote C house D own Câu 49: A part B care C control D interest Câu 50: A reached B grew C rose D ranged THE FIRST SEMESTER TEST I Choose the word or phrase A, B, C, D that best fits the blank space in the following passage In the United States, volunteering is considered as a good way to give children a sense of (1) _ responsibility and to bring the family together Volunteerism is extending across the United States today because people are trying to put more emphasis on family relationships, and they are looking for ways (2) young people have a feeling of hope and satisfaction It is (3) that volunteering helps children discover their talents, develop their skills, and learn about (4) and problem solving (5) , family volunteering has some advantages: it benefits the community that is (6) _, it benefits the family for serving together, and it benefits each individual in the family A commune B communal C communion D community A to help B help C helping D helped A regarded B believed C concerned D accepted A operation B corporation C correspondence D cooperation A Moreover B However C Therefore D Consequently A cared B taken C served D offered II Choose the best answer Câu 7: She expects …………… soon, but things seem ……………wrong A promoted/go B being promoted/to go C promoting/ going D to be promoted/ to go Câu 8: The students who took part in the fight ….illiteracy considered it an honorable job to help people in their villages A against B at C for D with Câu 9: Many Americans over the age …………… thirty don’t like to talk about their age A about B at C in D of Câu 10: “ Go on, Susan! Apply for the job” the father said to Susan A The father denied applying for the job B The father encouraged Susan to apply for the job C The father invited Susan to apply for the job D The father wanted Susan not to apply for the job Câu 11: Speaking English to a native English speaker……………… A makes you love your country more B makes you more interested in learning English C teaches you a lesson and makes you study harder D makes you appreciate your health more Câu 12: “………………… ” Paul reminded me A I would send these letters if you didn’t mind B I remember to send these letters C Don’t forget to send these letters D I am forget to send these letters 11 Câu 13: “ Are you the new manager, Daisy? Congratulation!” said Billy A Billy congratulated Daisy on being the new manager B Billy looked forward to being the new manager C Billy dreamed of being the new manager D Billy prevented Daisy from the new manager Câu 14: The boy glanced at me and turned away A looked quickly B looked attentively C looked suspiciously D looked carefully Câu 15: Some high school students take part in helping …………….children A disadvantaging B advantaging C disadvantaged D advantaged Câu 16: He has to work very hard to earn enough to………… his large family A support B limit C govern D reach Câu 17: Thank you very much for your help Without your help, we…………………….our project A would not have completed B could not complete C will not complete D cannot complete Câu 18: When I ……to the party, Sally and Doug………………., John …………… drinks A came/ were dancing/ was making B have come/ are dancing/ is making C was coming/ had danced/made D had come/ danced/made Câu 19: There was a gradual ……… in the number of both males and females who were literate in the Lowlands A risen B rise C raise D arise Câu 20: Student were asked to express their attitudes …………… what makes an effective school A at B on C about D towards Câu 21: They will have some workers …………… their house A to redecorate B redecorating C redecorated D redecorate Câu 22: You’d better save some money for a rainy day You can’t count on … by your parents every time you get into financial difficulty A to be rescued B being rescued C rescue D to rescue Câu 23: ……………….twice, he didn’t want to try again A To have failed B To fail C Failing D Having failed Câu 24: She does not see her grandchildren very often so she makes …………….real fuss of them when she does A the B a C an D ø Câu 25: When she retired, she did a lot of …………… services for the Red Cross A voluntary B volunteers C voluntarily D volunteered Câu 26: …anniversary is the day exactly fifty years after a marriage, often celebrated with a party A Copper B Golden C Diamond D Silver Câu 27: If he had tried harder, he …………………… A will not be sacked B would not have been sacked C would not sack D will not sack Câu 28: Many university students felt that …………… respect in the classroom was essential A annual B actual C mutual D continuous Câu 29: We ………in this city since we were 25 years old A had lived B have lived C were living D lived Câu 30: If she…… your cards and roses on Valentine Day, things will be very hopeful A accepts B accept C accepted D had accepted Câu 31: “Don’t talk in class”, the teacher said A The teacher told his students not talk in class B The teacher told his students not to talk in class C The teacher told his students not taking in class D The teacher told his students did not talk in class Câu 32: “Please turn down the radio,” said Minh A Minh apologized for turning down the radio B Minh suggested turning down the radio C Minh asked to turn down the radio D Minh insisted on turning down my radio Câu 33: He found that……….was difficult in that city A having parked B parking C park D to park Câu 34: Have you completed your application form yet? A promoted B ejected C eradicated D finished Câu 35: A burglar into the house while we television 12 A had broken – watched B broke - were watching C broke – watched D broke - had watched III Read the passage and answer the questions ,then choose the correct answer 33 to 37 If you are invited to an American friend’s home for dinner, remember these general rules for polite behavior First of all, arrive approximately on time but not early Americans expect promptness It will be right to be 10 or 15 minutes late, but not 45 minutes late When you are invited to someone’s home for meal, it is polite to bring a small gift Flowers and candy are always appreciated If you have something attractive made in your country, your host or hostess will certainly enjoy receiving that gift What will you if you are served some food that you cannot eat or you not like? Do not make a fuss about it Simply eat what you can and hope that no one notices it Be sure to compliment the cook on the food that you are enjoying Do not leave immediately after dinner, but not overstay your welcome, either The next day, call or write a thank-you note to say how much you enjoyed the evening Câu 36: If there is some food that you cannot eat,………………… A ask the host to cook you another dish B not eat anything C not make a fuss about it D make a fuss about it Câu 37: If you are invited to an American’s home,……………………… A you should be late at least 45 minutes B you should go late a bit C punctuality is appreciated D politeness is not necessary Câu 38: Which sentence is not true? A You should not compliment the cook on the food B You should not overstay C You should not make someone notice that you not like the food D You should not leave immediately after the dinner Câu 39: The next day, ……………… A you needn’t say thank-you B invite the host to your house C remember to thank the host for the dinner D say nothing to the host Câu 40: When you come to someone’s house for dinner,………………… A bring some flowers, candy or something made in your native country B bring a lot of gifts C you should never offer any gifts D not care about gifts IV Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest Câu 41: A divide B environment C beginner D diagram Câu 42: A chair B chemistry C watch D match Câu 43: A device B advice C service D price Câu 44: A competitor B contest C question D competition Câu 45: A colored B calendar C special D decorate V Choose the word that has different stress from the others Câu 46: A welfare B concern C follow D whistle Câu 47: A adventure B remember C enjoyment D serious Câu 48: A telephone B influence C difficulty D magazine Câu 49: A industry B museum C desire D advise THE FIRST SEMESTER TEST I Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable or phrase Friends To many people, their friends are the most important in their life Really good friends always (1) _ joys and sorrows with you and never turn their backs on you Your best friend may be someone you have known all your life or someone you have grown up with There are all sorts of things that can (2) about this special relationship It may be the result of enjoying the same activities and sharing experiences Most of us have met someone that we have immediately felt (3) with as if we had known them for ages However, it really takes you years to get to know someone well (4) to consider your best friend To the majority of us, this is someone we trust completely and who understands us better than anyone else It’s the person you can tell him or her your most intimate secrets A share B give C spend D have A bring B cause C result D provide A relax B relaxed C relaxing D relaxation A too B enough C so D such II/ Read the passage below and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) 13 I am a fairly average young man, and my life has so far been rather uneventful I was born in a little town in Ohio, where my father started to practice medicine I was the first of three children, and my younger brother, my sister, and I are close to each other, even though we had a few of the usually childish quarrels as we grew up together I went through grade school without getting into any trouble, but in high school I began to get very conceited Then, as a student of Grade Two, I became a member of the school football team I thought I was good enough to get by without studying, so I spent all my evenings at the drugstore watching TV In my junior year I did not pass geometry, and my father was very angry with me I felt pretty bad about this, but it taught me a lesson, and in my senior year my grades were above average Now I am going to college and I am not going to let anything, even football, keep me from getting good grades I believe I owe it to my father and my mother to the best work I can They are making a sacrifice in sending me to college, and I want to repay them with hard work We know from the passage that the writer's father is a A druggist B worker C teacher D doctor The writer is determined to study hard at college because A he failed in the tests B he owned money to his parents C his father was very angry D he wants to repay his parents Which of the following is FALSE? A The writer sometimes quarrels with his brother and sister B The writer was the first child of three children C The writer was rather childish even though he had grown up D The writer was the first child of his parents What happened to him in his junior year? A He watching TV all evening time B He was good enough to get by without studying C He failed geometry D He didn't pass all his exams III Pick out an incorrect underlined part of the sentence Jim invited Mary to come to dinner tonight 10 If tomorrow the weather will be bad, the match will be postponed 11 Someone would tell me the answer, so I guessed 12 Paul apologized Sally for giving her the wrong telephone number 13 He said me that he had spent his last summer holiday in Da Lat 14 After my father passed away, he had already seen the success of his children IV/ Choose the best answer A, B, C or D: 15 Family …… is the process of controlling the number of children you have A building B controlling C housing D planning 16 We are … competition …… other companies for the contract A in – of B at – with C in - with D at - of 17 A…….for illiteracy eradication was launched by The Vietnam Society of Learning Promotion in the summer of 2000 A battle B campaign C design D project 18 I think it is a / an way to help them to read and write A effective B sufficient C pleasing D honorable 19 Do you think the company will make him .some extra money? A paying B pay C to pay D paid 20 Some high school students take part in helping the handicapped A support B participate C compete D experience 21 my advice, you wouldn't have had to sit the exam again A If you followed B You had followed C If you had followed D Unless you follow 22 I don't like that man There is a sneaky look on his face A dishonest B guilty C humorous D furious 23 "How long have you learnt English?" - " " A Very well B Very interesting C For five years D Since five years 24 'Susan said, "If I were you, I'd go by taxi, Richard"'? A Susan advised Richard to go by taxi B Susan told Richard that if she were him, she would go by taxi C "You'd better go by taxi, Richard." D All A, B & C 25 Would you mind the windows early, please? A to close B closed C closing D close 26 "Thank you for a lovely evening" - " " A Don't mention it B I'm glad you enjoyed it C Yes, I'd like that D Yes, that would be very nice 14 27 Where are the kids? - "I saw TV in the family room" A them watching B them to watch C to them watching D they watching 28 The local people are very to strangers A comfortable B enjoyable C hospitable D familiar 29 to spend more time on speaking skill A My friend advised me B My friend suggested me C My friend advised D My friend suggested to me 30 Newton had to many before he could produce an electric lamp A discoveries B inventions C developments D experiments 31 "Would you like to have dinner with me?" - " " A I'm very happy B Yes, it is C Yes, so D Yes, I'd love to 32 He decided harder to get good mark on the final exam A studying B study C to study D to be studied 33 "He didn't hurry, so he missed the plane"? A If he hurried, he wouldn't miss the plane B If he had hurried, he might catch the plane C If he had hurried, he wouldn't have missed the plane D He didn't miss the plane because he hurried 34 If I had time, I to the beach with you this weekend A would go B would have gone C will go D will have gone 35 That a shared holiday is successful or not depends on whom you share _ A with B about C from D to 36 His for music has stayed strong throughout his 23 years working in radio station A enthusiasm B enthusiastic C enthusiast D enthusiasts 37 '"Would you like to have dinner with me tonight, Mary", Peter said'? A Peter told Mary to have dinner with me tonight B Peter invited Mary to have dinner with him that night C Peter said would Mary like to have dinner with him that night D Peter invited Mary having dinner with him that night 38 happiness to others makes us the happiest people A Bringing B Having bringing C Being bringing D Being brought 39 '"Why didn't you join your friends on the trip", she asked'? A She asked for the reason I hadn't joined my friends on the trip B She asked me why didn't I join my friends on the trip C She asked me why I didn't join her friends on the trip D She wanted to know why I hadn't joined my friends on the trip 40 When I came to visit her last night, she a bath A had B was having C would have D is having 41 "The phone is ringing I'm busy Could you it?" A pick B answer C reply D tell 42 When John was 20 years old, he the army A had joined B joining C join D joined VI Which underlined part has the different pronunciation from the rest? 46 A thing B thumb C thought D though 47 A eradicate B contest C reduce D remember 48 A bread B meat C dream D seat 49 A voyage B passage C age D storage 50 A award B answer C winter D toward THE FIRST SEMESTER TEST I Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others A useful B universe C unit A cut B good C blood A use B university C uniform A hospital B holiday C honorable III Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting If I were him, I didn’t buy that old car She broke an antique vase when cleaning it She couldn’t nothing D unable D flood D unforgettable D house 15 She went straight home after she has finished all her work 10 Terry tried finding out the answer to the questions in the first contest IV Choose the best answer 11 She seems to very acquainted ………… the works of Shakespeare A with B out C over D up 12 This ………… girl was disliked by the rest of the class A sneak B sneakiness C sneaky D sneaking 13 The painting is not …………… of his work of the period A representative B represented C representing D represent 14 We would like …………… to the president’s reception, but we weren’t A having invited B to have invited C having been invited D to have been invited 15 Tom: Can I borrow your car for this evening? Mary: Sure, but Daisy’s using right now If she ………… it back in time, you are welcome to borrow it.” A brought B would bring C brings D will bring 16 I gave up the job ………… the attractive salary A because B despite C because of D although 17 Shall we go for a walk? A We are going to go for a walk B What about going for a walk? C We shall walk together D Why didn’t we go for a walk? 18 It took me a long time to get over the disappointment of losing the match A It took me a long time to stop disappointment you B Getting over the disappointment took me a longer time than the match C Losing the match disappointed me too much D It took me a long time to forget the disappointment of losing the match 19 Which motorbikes are yours and Lan's? - The red ones, are on the left A that B whose C whom D which 20 This is the first time I in this school A studied B have studied C study D had studied 21 “You stole my best cassette, Bob!” said Willy A Willy accused Bob for having stolen his best cassette B Willy accused Bob of having stolen his best cassette C Willy accused Bob on having stolen his best cassette D Willy accused Bob to have stolen his best cassette 22 If you need my advice, I would forget about buying a new house A If I were you, I did not buy a new house B If I were you, I would not bought a new house C If I were you, I had not bought a new house D If I were you, I would not buy a new house 23 The children enjoyed on fishing trips A taking B to take C to be taken D being taken 24 The doctor advised _ late A her not staying up B her not stay up C her not to stay up D she did not stay up 25 Their professional relationship developed into a lasting A friendly B friendliness C friendship D friend 26 Lan had better her exercise before going to school A to finish B finishing C finished D finish 27 She overcame to win the Olympic gold medal A injured B injuring C uninjured D injury 28 Despite many changes on his life, he remained .his working principles A loyal to B interested in C keen on D unchangeable to 29 I’m sorry you missed the train It .five minutes ago A had left B left C leaves D has been left 30 I'm to make your acquaintance, Mrs Lien A delighted B loyal C constant D helpful 31 the traffic rules, Ann was confident when she took the driving test A Learning B Having learned C Learned D Being learned 16 32 The boy over there is our new neighbor A talks to the lady B is talking to the lady C was talking to the lady D talking to the lady 33 I don’t feel I can comment _ their decision A in B on C at D to 34 The word “ _” means “connected with farming and the use of land for farming” A agrarian B agriculture C agricultural D farmed 35 I doubt whether _ could read your letter; your handwriting is really terrible A someone B anyone C no one D everyone 36 The government a campaign to promote adult literacy A practices B carries out C follows D starts 37 “Please, could you wake me up at o’clock tomorrow morning?” I asked the doorman A I asked the doorman if he wakes me at o’clock in the following morning B I asked the doorman if he wake me at o’clock in the following morning C I asked the doorman whether he wakes me at o’clock in the following morning or not D I asked the doorman to wake me up at o’clock the following morning 38 Daisy is cooking some food in the kitchen at present She always in the morning A cooks B cooking C cooked D cook 39 Tet is an occasion for a family A festival B appointment C reunion D anniversary 40 "They would be very disappointed if you did not come," the man said to his daughter A The man told to his daughter they would be very disappointed if she did not come B The man said to his daughter they would be very disappointed if you did not come C The man said to his daughter they would have been very disappointed if she had not come D The man told his daughter they would be very disappointed if she did not come V Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage For many young people, sport is a popular part of school life and being in _(41)_ school teams and playing in matches is very important If _(42)_ is in a team it means a lot of extra practice and often spending a Saturday or Sunday away _(43)_ home, as many matches are played then It can also involve _(44)_ to other towns to play against other school teams and then _(45)_ on after the match for a meal or a drink 41 A some B one of C any D number of 42 A anyone B no one C everyone D someone 43 A at B on C from D for 44 A traveling B staying C driving D riding 45 A being B leaving C staying D spending VI Read the following passage then complete the sentences by choosing the best option A, B, C or D In the 776 B.C, the Olympic Games were held at the foot of the Mount Olympus to honor the Greek chief god, Zeus The Greek emphasized physical fitness and strength in their education of youth Contest in running, jumping, discus and javelin throwing, boxing and horse chariot racing were held in individual cities, and the winners of these local contests competed every four years at Mount Olympus Winners were greatly honored by having olive wreaths on their heads, and poems were sung about their deeds Originally, these were held as games of friendship, and any wars in progress were halted to allow the games to take place The Greeks attached so much importance to these games that they calculated time in four years cycles called “Olympiads” dating from 776 B.C Câu 46: Winners were greatly honored by……… A placing the olive wreaths on their heads B singing a poem about their deeds C having olive wreaths placed on their heads D both A and B are correct Câu 47: The Olympic Games were held at the foot of Mount Olympus ……… A to stop wars B to honor Zeus C to sing songs about athletes D to crown the best athletes Câu 48: The first Olympic Games were held at the foot of Mount Olympus in……… A 776 B.C B 766 B.C C 786 B.C D 676 B.C Câu 49: How many contests were mentioned? 17 A B C Câu 50: How often were the Olympic Games organized? A every years B every years C every years D D every years THE FIRST SEMESTER TEST I Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others: a study b charity c windy d style a treasure b scream c sneaky d cheat a embrace b employ c memorable d ensure a skill b children c school d chemistry III Choose the word or phrase that best fits the blank space in each sentence: 9) Steve thought his with Helen was changing A relation B relationship C relate D relative 10) He is smartly when he comes to an interview A dressed B put on C worn D undressed 11) You can't prevent him his own money A from spending B to spend C about spending D spending 12) All of members agreed the emergency meeting A being attended B attending C to be attended D to attend 13) Many has a very easy-going _, which is why she is so popular A reputation B personality C characteristic D sympathy 14) As we entered the room, we saw a rat towards a hole in the skirting-board A scamper B scampered C scampering D to scamper 15) I remember to Paris when I was a very small child A to be taken B to t a k e C being taken D taking 16) He was accused of his ship two months ago A to desert B desert C deserting D having deserted 17) _ happened, I didn’t want to lose Sarah’s friendship A However B Whatever C Whenever D Wherever 18) At first I found it difficult _ on the other side of the road A to get used to drive B to get used to driving C being used to drive D in getting used to driving 19) No sooner had they arrived home _ A that the phone rang B than the phone rang C did the phone ring D had the phone rung 20) A number of Vietnamese _ to that city recently A moved B has moved C had moved D have moved 21) I am to come to the meeting on Monday evening, please apologize for my absence A capable B excused C unable D disliked 22 He pulled a of 50,000 VND notes out of his pocket A some B deal C plenty D wad 23 The woman a fuss when she discovered that her bag had been stolen A shouted B cried C made D did 24 “Where did you get money to pay this hat?” his father asked A for B with C about D of 25 He had finally accomplished his dream becoming a pilot A on B at C of D for 26 I can never how our life would be without a computer A make sure B imagine C take D show 27 To every question she just simply “Yes” or “No” or “ Don’t know” A talked B told C spoke D replied 28 It is hoped that illiteracy will soon be in our country 18 A decrease B eradication C eradicated D eradicate 29 With some exceptions, the transition from school to work is, on the whole rather smooth for most children A having problems or difficulties B having no problems or difficulties C meeting some difficulties D relating to some problems 30 How many contestants were there in all? A as respected B as a result C as usual D as a total IV Read the following passage and choose the best given answer A, B, C or D to fill in each gap (1,5 ms) I am very happy (30) … a donation of $500 from your company some days ago I think that the money will …(31) …us to repair the old school building and build a new block of flats for the handicapped students We will certainly issue a receipt as soon as possible I would like to express our thanks …(32) … the donation from your company and hope …(33) more assistance and …(34) … from your company in the future I look forward to …(35) … from you soon 30 a receiving b receive c received d to receive 31 a helped b helping c to help d help 32 a for b of c in d on 33 a getting b got c to get d get 34 a cooperative b cooperate c cooperation d to cooperate 35 a to hear b hear c heard d hearing V Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting (0.75) 36 Most famous people not like to asked personal questions 37 Mr Paul hates being kept to wait, that’s why he looks very angry 38 Bob has been in hospital for two days, but everyone comes to see him 39 If you were here yesterday, you would have seen Mary 40 We attend a great birthday party last week VI Read the passage and then choose the best answer to each question I’m in favor of English-speaking contests in schools Such contests encourage students to practice speaking English in their classes and help them improve their speaking skills Besides, while preparing themselves for the contests, students have a chance to review their lessons thoroughly Contests among classes provide students with opportunities to work with team spirit, thus enabling them to learn how to cooperate with other people Some students may think that their preparations for the speaking contests are time-consuming However, in my opinion, such preparations are worth spending time on My classmates and I have found that we speak English better after each contest In sum, English-speaking contests in schools are useful to students 41 What encourage students to practice speaking English? A English-speaking contests B Contests among classes C Such contests D Contests in general 42 “English-speaking contests in schools are useful to students” means: A Preparing for English-speaking contests is a waste of time B It’s no good spending time on English-speaking contests C English-speaking contests in schools are good for students D English-speaking contests waste a lot of time 43 The writer is A a student B a writer C a classmate D an English teacher 44 It can be inferred from the text that………………… A The writer doesn’t like English-speaking contests B The writer doesn’t like contests C The writer is interested in English-speaking contests D It’s a waste of time to prepare for English-speaking contests 45 The attitude of the writer towards English-speaking contests in schools is ……… A humorous B suspicious C supportive D angry VII Choose the sentence that has the same meaning as the original 46 They are going to hold next year’s congress in San Francisco? A) Next year’s congress are going to be held in San Francisco? B) Next year’s congress is going to be held in San Francisco? C) Next year’s congress are going to hold in San Francisco? D) Next year’s congress is going to hold in San Francisco? 47: ”You’ve stolen my document” Sandra said to the man in black -Sandra accused………… A the man in black of having stolen her document B having stolen her document C the man in black having stolen her document D having stolen her document of the man in black 19 48: ”You’d better eat more vegetable and less meat to feel better” he said -He advised his friend ……… A to eat more vegetable and less meat to feel better B eat more vegetable and less meat to feel better C eating more vegetable and less meat to feel better D having eaten more vegetable and less meat to feel better 49 ”Don’t touch that sharp piece of glass on the ground” she said A She warned us against not to touch the sharp piece of glass on the ground B She warned us against not touch the sharp piece of glass on the ground C She warned us against touching the sharp of glass on the ground D She warned us against touching the sharp piece of glass on the ground with carefully 50) I sent a letter, then I came here A) Before I come here, I had sent a letter B) Before I came here, I sent a letter C) Before I came there, I had sent a letter D) Before I come here, I had send a letter THE FIRST SEMESTER TEST I Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from those of the other words A primary B literacy C minority D library A twenty B two C twinkle D twelve A hand B bank C sand D band A change B hungry C stronger D single A handicapped B visited C decided D wanted II Choose the best answer to complete each sentence Many people go to pagodas to……………for good luck A ask B think C pray D celebrate He apologized…………not being able to complete the poem A for B in C on D of My teachers always encourage …………… hard at school A us to work B that we work C to work D working The police prevented us …………….getting into the park A on B out of C off D from 10 two hours over lunch, they left the restaurant A Spending B Spent C After spend D Having spent 11 Some scientists say that there are enough resources to …………….8 billion people A raise B provide C distribute D support 12 One third of the world's consumes two thirds of the world resources A men B population C human D people 13 Jack admitted the money A stealing B stolen C steal D to steal 14 I could not find my book You it at school A can have leave B could had left C could have left D could had leave 15 Internet has helped bloggers share their experiences and opinion easily and quickly A joiner B connectivity C linkage D communication 16 The doctor is examining a patient who ………… to hospital last night A was taken B were taken C took D takes 17 He said he us if he hadn't been so busy A joined B will have joined C would have joined D had joined 18 You quicker if you use a computer A would be B will be C were D been 19 A situation in which people or organizations compete with each other to find out who is the best at something is called a(n) A activity B performance C participation D competition 20 The boy had to go to a class because he was very bad at English A good B remedial C weak D bad 21 I believe that everyone has had experiences in their life A embarrassing B confusing C unforgettable D All are correct 22 "I will come to see you if I have time," the man said to her A The man said to her I will come to see her if I had time 20 B The man said to her he would come to see her if she had time C The man told her he would come to see her if he had time D The man told her I would come to see you if I had time 23 She does not want anything that might him A to / hurt B doing / hurting C to / hurting D doing / to hurt 24 As preparations, people are busy buying things, preparing foods, and cleaning the house A traditionally B traditional C traditionalist D tradition 25 A party is a social gathering intended primarily for and recreation A celebrating B celebrate C celebrated D celebration 26 their differences, Peter and John plan to be roommates A Although B Despite of C In spite of D All are correct 27 He survived after the operation skillful surgery A thank for B thanks to C thank you D thanks 28 This film star wore dark glasses no one would recognize him A because B in order to C although D so that 29 There are 53 ……… minorities in Viet Nam A national B primary C ethnic D main 30 Every summer hundreds of students participate in a campaign to eradicate illiteracy A volunteers B happy people C good people D healthy people 31 Gradually, she realized that he wasn’t telling the truth A Little by little B At times C Day by day D From time to time 32 “Where does Peter live?” I asked him where Peter ……… A lives B lived C was living D have lived 33 Illiteracy rates ……… in recent years A fell B have fallen C was falling D had fallen 34 Children living in remote and mountain areas may be ……… disadvantaged A educated B education C educational D educationally 35 We are going to get our house ……… next week A painting B to paint C painted D to be painted III Circle one underlined word or phrase that needs correcting 36 Many people are too poorer to finish their schooling 37 We were not inviting to their wedding anniversary last week 38 No one would have attended the lecture if you told the truth about the guest speaker 39 Did someone phone me when I was out? 40 I know you are too busy to stay, but I look forward to see you again IV Read the passage and choose the correct answer for each question The world’s population increased from billion in 1959 to billion by 1999, a doubling that occurred over 40 years The Census Bureau’s latest projections show that population growth will continue in the 21 st century, although more slowly The world’s population is projected to grow from billion in 1999 to billion by 2042, an increase of 50 percent that will require 43 years The world’s population growth rate rose from about 1.5 percent per year from 1950 to 1951 to a peak of over percent in the early 1960s due to rising age at marriage as well as increasing availability and use of effective birth-control methods Note that changes in population growth have not always been steady A dip in the growth rate from 1959- 1960, for instance, was due to the Great leap Forward in China During that time, both natural disasters and decreased agricultural output in the wake of massive social reorganization caused China’s death rate to rise sharply and its fertility rate to fall by almost half 41 How many people did the world’s population increase between 1959 and 1999? A billion B 40 million C billion D billion 42 Which sentence is True? A In 1990, there are about billion people all over the world B Population growth in the 21st century was more than that in the 20th century C The world’s population is dramatically decreasing D Population growth in the 20th century was more than that in the 21st century 43 The word require in line means……… 21 A take B pass C spend D have 44 The population growth rate decreased due to ………… A early marriage B good health care C reductions in mortality D the effective birth-control methods 45 In 1959-1960, the population growth in China………… A was steady B increased rapidly C decreased D was unchanged V Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable or phrase If women choose to pursue a career once they have children, they often miss out on a close (46) with their children Helen Jamieson is a mother of three who has given (47) work to look after her children full-time She strongly believes that women are pressurized to too much, driving themselves to the absolute limit In her own case, after six years of paid employment, Helen finally decided to quit it a day She says she initially found it hard to be at home, though she never misses the job itself She admits that if she had had a brilliant career to begin (48) , she might feel different now Financially, she is worse (49) before, as the cost of childcare and commuting exceeded her actual income (50) the government starts to give other tax incentives to working parents, she says she will not return to the workplace until her children are grown up 46 A friendship B relationship C scholarship D membership 47 A out B in C to D up 48 A up B with C to D at 49 A as B so C than D then 50 A Unless B If C Provided D Even if THE FIRST SEMESTER TEST I Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other words A competition B prosperity C population D solution A health B effect C even D friendship A finished B placed C tucked D removed A lunch B husband C month D lunar A children B church C change D scholar II Choose the word that has stress pattern different from that of the other words A available B population C petroleum D expectedly A teenage B organize C different D attendant A leather B embarrassment C expression D experience A constancy B encourage C government D decorate 10 A embarrass B personality C volunteer D anniversary III Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting 11 After Peter was eating dinner, he wrote several letters and went to bed 12 Of the three bags I like the blue one’s 13 Nearly no one on the Internet uses e-mail to communicate with each other 14 The equipment in the office was badly in need of to be repaired 15 Some projects needs a high of funding IV Choose the best answer for each sentence 16 If I you, I the invitation A am / will refuse B was /will refuse C were /would refuse D had been / will refuse 17 “If you spoke more clearly, I would understand you” said Tom A Tom said Mary if she spoke more clearly, he would understand her B Tom told Mary if she had spoken more clearly, he would have understood her C Tom told Mary if she had spoken more clearly, he would have understand her D Tom told Mary if she had spoken more clearly, he would understand her 18 Were there any calls for me? – Yes, rang while you were out A someone B anyone C no one D A & B 19 Banh Chung is made sticky rice, green beans and fatty pork A of B from C with D by 20 Would you like _ to the cinema with me tonight? A go B to go C going D went 21 _ is the state of not knowing how to read or write A Literacy B Illiteracy C Campaign D Struggle 22 22 Would you mind _ me your pocket calculator? A lend B to lend C lending D lent 23 A is a person that officially decides who is the winner of a competition A judge B poet C participant D sponsor 24 Lan _good preparations before she her final examination yesterday A made / had taken B had made / took C have made / take D will have made / have taken 25 When we _ to see him last night, he _ the party about five minutes A come/ is leaving B had come/ left C came/ was leaving D came/ had left 26 What would Tom if he the truth? A would know B knows C had known D knew 27 While we _ dinner, the phoned rang A was having B were having C had D had had 28 The Internet provides useful information for university students who A telecommuting B business C celebration D research 29 She is very happy because every thing is going on A nice B nicely C nicer D nicest 30 Both Vietnamese and foreign were divided into groups of three A voluntarily B volunteers C volunteer D voluntary 31 Her ……… to Sales Manager took everyone by surprise A performance B employment C promotion D position 32 He told a lie to his mother yesterday His mother was very angry A If he had told a lie to his mother yesterday, she would have been angry B If he hadn’t told a lie to his mother yesterday, she wouldn’t have been angry C If he told a lie to his mother, she would be angry D If he didn’t tell a lie to his mother yesterday, she wouldn’t be angry 33 Before Tet, housewives are always busy cooking _foods A exciting B popular C traditional D colored 34 “ May, can you remember to buy me some sugar?” said Billy A Billy advised May to buy him some sugar B Billy reminded May to buy me some sugar C Billy reminded May to buy him some sugar D Billy invited May to buy me some sugar 35 Peter should have apologized _ being late this morning, but he did not A about B at C for D up 36 I regret _ you that you failed the test A to tell B tell C telling D told 37 “ If I have more time, I will come to see you” he said to us A He said that if he has more time, he will come to see us B He said that if he had more time, he would come to see us C He said that if he had had more time, he would have come to see us D He said that if he had more time, he would have come to see us 38 “Don’t play video games all the time!”, he said A He told the boy not to play video games all the time B He said to the boy not play video games all the time C He told to the boy to not play video games all the time D He said the boy not play video games all the time 39 “Would you like to spend the weekend with us?” They _ her to spend the weekend with them A advised B ordered C invited D begged 40 Margaret accused A Tom with stealing her money B Tom of stealing her money C Tom for stealing her money D Tom on stealing her money V Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase I am going to a wedding (41) Saturday My great friend, Marie, and her fiancé, George, are getting married They have known each other for five years, but they have only been going out together a short time I must say, we were all rather (42) when they announced that they were engaged The wedding will be in the church near Marie’s home and afterwards there will be a party in the Church Hall There will be almost a hundred (43) at the party Besides both their families, all Marie’s friends from college will be at the wedding and Marie and George have also (44) a lot of people from the office where they both work The party should 23 be great fun There will be lots of food and drinks There is also going to be a band We all …(45) … that it will go on until late in the evening 41 A last B next C at D from 42 A delightful B surprised C amazing D shocking 43 A visitors B guests C members D crowds 44 A called B discussed C met D invited 45 A expect B know C learn D have VI Read the passage and answer the questions ,then choose the correct answer Preparing a dinner party Giving a dinner party is a way of entertaining people You can also make new friends and give others the chance to get to know each other better It needs planning, though First make a guest list, with different kinds of people and a mixture of men and women Don’t invite couples because they aren’t so much fun! When you know who can come, find out what they like to eat and drink Note down any who are vegetarians, who can eat or drink certain things for religious reasons Then plan their menu Include a first course, a choice of main courses and a dessert, plus lots of people’s favorite drinks The next thing to is the shopping Make sure you buy more than enough of everything, and that someone can help you carry it! On the day, start cooking early Giving people appetizers like Greek mezze or Spanish tapas, so they don’t get hungry if they have to wait Serve the delicious meal, sit down with your guests and have the good time-You’ve earned it 46 When giving a dinner party, you should not invite A those who are vegetarians B single women C those who can’t eat certain things D husbands and wives 47 The menu should include A a starter B main courses C a dessert and drinks D all(A,B,C) 48 Which of the following is not true? A You buy more than enough of what you need B You should cook early on the day C You need somebody to carry the shopping with you D You will earn a lot of money from the party 49 According to the passage, giving a dinner party is A a chance to make new friends B not much fun C a good way of entertaining people D both A and C 50 Choose the correct order of things you should in planning a dinner party A Make a guest list, the shopping, plan the menu, start cooking B Make a guest list, plan the menu, the shopping, start cooking C Plan the menu, make a guest list, the shopping, start cooking D Plan the menu, the shopping, make a guest list, start cooking 24 25 ... dinner with him that night D Peter invited Mary having dinner with him that night 38 happiness to others makes us the happiest people A Bringing B Having bringing C Being bringing D Being brought... eradication In the campaign, six hundred (47)…… minority students from the northern highlands were to provide reading and writing skills to 1,200 illiterate people living in their (48)…… villages In... 26 their farm work, the farmers returned home A Finishing B Finish C Having finished D Being finished 27 It is far too hot for you _in the garden A for digging B to dig C digging D have