III .Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage:A. New Year is one of the most important (23) ___ in the United States.[r]
(1)TEST 1 A: PHONETICS (1.0 p)
I Choose the word with different pronunciation from the others (0.6p)
1 A hour B house C hot D head
2 A worked B wanted C stopped D asked
3 A walks B cups C students D pens
II.Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the others (1.0 pts)
1 A sewage B simple C hobby D describe
2 A dancer B cycling C balloon D traffic
B: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR: (5.0pts) I Choose the best answer (2.0p) 1.Solar energy doesn’t cause………
A pollution B polluted C pollute D pollutant
2 Tet is a festival………… occurs in late January or early February
A whom B when C where D which
3 It’s raining ……… , Mr Nam has to go to work
A Although B So C Therefore D However If I ………….rich, I ……….around the world
A will be - travel B am - will travel C were - would travel D would be – traveled
5 The girl wishes she……… in Hue for the festival next week
A had stayed B was staying C stay D could stay
6 You don’t like watching this film, ………?
A don’t you B are you C you D did you When he lived in the city, he ……… to the theater twice a week
A uses to go B has gone C used to go D was going My house………… in 1999
A is built B was building C was built D has been built The entrance examination will be held……….June 22nd 2012.
A in B on C at D to
10 Hoa: I suggest going camping next Sunday.- Lan: ………
A That’s a fine day B That’s a good idea C That’s a reason D That’s a good trip II Put the verbs in the brackets into the correct tense or form.(2.0p)
1 The weather is terrible today If the weather (1.be)……… good, I (2 go) for a walk Yesterday, when we (3.visit)……… them, they (4 have)………… dinner
3 I (5.write ) to my pen pal months ago, but I (6.not receive) …… his reply since then We would rather (7 stay) at home than go out on rainy days
5 I enjoy (8 teach) , but I don't want (9 do) all my life My house (10 build)……… at present
III/ Supply the correct form of the words in brackets to complete the following sentences. (1.0p)
1 The accident happened because he drove ……… (care)
2 Air ……….……is one of the problems that people have deal to with (pollute) Traditional ……… … are a good source of fun and entertainment (celebrate) You should buy this book It’s very……… (inform)
5 (Tradition)………….……… ……., people eat sticky rice cakes at Tet C: READING (2.0 p)
(2)Last year, we had a nice holiday My friend and I went to the seaside for a month I had been to the seaside several times before, but this was the first time for my friend Naturally, it was the great event for him Finally, the day came It was a fine morning We got up very early because we wanted to leave home after breakfast We made the journey by car We reached the seaside at noon We spent many hours on the beach We enjoyed making castles and channels in the sand People said we ought to spend at least a few weeks at the seaside If we could stay longer, so much the better
1 How long did the writer and his friend spend at the seaside?
A week B A few weeks C A month D A few months
2 Who went to the seaside the first time?
A The writer B The writer and his friend C The writer/s family D The writer/s friend.
3 What was the weather like on the day they started their journey to the seaside?
A It was bad B It was rainy C It was snowy D It was nice How did they travel to the seaside?
A By car B By train C By bus D By air
5 When did they reach the seaside?
A At o/clock B At 12 o/clock C At p.m D At p.m II Read the passage and answer the following questions (1.0p)
Alexander Fleming was born in 1881 in Scotland He went to a small school in a village, and when he left school he didn’t go to university He worked for five years in an office But his brother, Tom, was a doctor and helped Fleming to go to university and study medicine So he went to London University and in 1906 he became a doctor In 1915, Fleming married Sarah McElroy, an Irish woman They had one son During the First World War, many soldiers died in hospital because they didn’t have the right medicines So after the war, Fleming tried to find a drug that could help them He worked for many years and in 1928 he discovered a new drug and he called it “penicillin” He later worked with an Australian and a German scientist to develop a drug that doctors could use In 1945, they won the Nobel Prize in medicine for their work on penicillin
1 Where was Alexander Fleming born? ……… Did he work in an office before he went to university? ……….……….……… What did he study at university? ……….……… When did he win the Nobel Prize in medicine? ……….……… D: WRITING (2.0p)
I Complete the second sentences without changing the meaning of the first sentences (1.0p) He has never been late for work
- Never……… The man is my new boss He is talking to the lady over there
- The man ……… “Does Mr Pike live here?” the postman asked the boy
- The postman asked the boy ……….……… They will build a new school next month
- A new school……… ……… Finding an apartment in a big city is not easy
- It is … II Write complete sentences (1.0p)
1.we/not/ see/ each other/ for/ years
……… Mr Bill/ used/ go/swimming/ when/ he/ young
(3)3 She/ be/ best/ student/ class
……… How long/ it/ take/ you/ go/ school/ everyday?
(4)FURTHER PRACTICE 2
Name: ……….
A PHONETICS (1pt)
I Choose one word whose underlined part is pronounced differently:
1 A different B world C practiced D disaster A pollute B receipt C species D accept
3 A clear B bear C hear D near
II Choose one word whose stress pattern is different:
4 A promote B attract C trophy D compete A develop B introduce C discover D Prepare B Vocabulary and grammar (5pts)
I Choose a,b,c, or d that best completes each unfinished sentence(2pts) You will not succeed working hard
a unless b without c if d although
2 It was raining very so I took my umbrella
a wet b badly c hard d firmly
3 I that if I were you
a won’t b shan’t c wouldn’t d don’t
4 You may borrow as many books as you like provided you show them to is at the desk
a who b whom c whoever d which
5 I wish you stop interrupting me whenever I speak
a did b would c might d will
6 I wish I more about the logistics of the expedition
a would know b knew c know d can know
7 The little girl when she fell
a hurt himself b hurt herself c has hurt d hurt Listen to what I am saying, ?
a don’t you b you c did you d will you this medicine, and you’ll be well again
a Have b Drink c Eat d Take
10 Yoko feels again after her illness but she still cannot work a strong/ hardly b strongly/ hard c strongly/ hardly d strong/ hard II Give the correct form of verbs in brackets: (2pts)
1 Listen to these students! What language they (speak) ……… ? What you (do) ……… If you had a lot of money?
3 Did you advise Jane (join) ……… in the Vietnamese speaking contest? Who (carry) ……… your bag when you climb Mount Phanxipang?
5 In Viet Nam, it (not snow) ……… in winter except for Sa Pa and Lang Son We (always/ make) ……… to work hard by our parents
7 Their grandparents prefer (watch) ……… basketball to playing ……… it My friends (wait) ……… for me when I got to the stadium
9 Nothing (do) ……… since he moved here
10 To avoid (attack) ……… again, the millionaire hired some guards III Give the correct form of the words in the brackets (1pt)
1 Novelists are among the most _ people in the world (IMAGINE) Secondary education is _ and free in many countries (COMPEL)
3 The song has _ been selected for the Sea Games 22, Vietnam (OFFICE)
4 _ are doing their best to make people aware of the danger of air pollution (ENVIRONMENT)
(5)5 Your father is a bit _ I think he should go on a diet (WEIGH) C Reading(2pts)
I Read the passage then choose the best answer: (1pt)
Music influences people in different ways or the same person differently at different times Music may seem to influence people differently That is because people can react differently to the music We are able to apply a choosing process to the music we hear If someone hates jazz, then a jazz piece with a positive effect will probably not make him feel good A happy song might appear to make an angry person angrier, yet it is not the music itself that is creating the anger; rather it is the positive effect of the music The angry person does not want to accept the song's happy feeling: it points out his already existing anger, and makes that anger come to the surface When a piece of music is played and we are listening to it, our body, mind, and feelings are being affected The musicians of ancient cultures such as China, India, Turkey and Greece understood the effects of music In fact, Pathagoras, in ancient Greece, introduced a whole science that concerned them Because the musicians of these ancient cultures understood these effects, they created music that was positive, uplifting, and beneficial Once the effects of music are better understood, the next step is to gain a better understanding of the music around us, and what effect it is actually having
1 The text is about _
A The science of music B Understanding music C The effects of music on human feelings D Music and an angry person 2 Music _.
A cannot be chosen B affects everybody in the same way C affects us in different ways D never make us angry
3 According to the text, _
A Everybody likes jazz B Jazz always makes us feel better
C No one likes jazz D a very angry person sometimes not accept music 4 In ancient cultures, there used to be a science that concerned the effects of music in _. A China B India C Turkey D Greece
5 The word "Once" has a close meaning to _.
A on time B when C because D if II Choose the best option to fill in each blank: (1 pt)
Environmental pollution is a term that refers to all the ways by (1)…….man pollutes his surroundings Man dirties the air with exhaust gases and smoke, contaminates the water with chemicals and other substances, and damages the (2) … with too many fertilizers and pesticides Man also pollutes his surroundings in various other ways For example, people ruin natural beauty by scattering junk and litter on the land and in the water
Environmental pollution is one of the most serious problems (3) ………… mankind today Air, water, and soil are necessary to the survival of living things Badly polluted air can cause illness, and even death Polluted water kills fish and other (4) ….life Pollution of soil reduces the amount of land that is available for growing food Environmental pollution also brings ugliness (5) …….man’s natural beautiful world
1 A that B whom C which D whose
2 A soil B forest C beach D stream
3 A faces B faced C to face D facing
4 A human B marine C animal D plant
5 A to B on C for D in
IV Writing:(2pts) I Error recognition (1pt) What you always go to school? By bus A B C D
(6)A B C D If I were her, I'll quit that job immediately and look for another one
A B C D
4 What you practice playing the guitar all day for? Winning a prize A B C D
5 Vietnam National anthem, calling “Tien Quan Ca”, was written in 1954
A B C D
II Rewrite each of the following sentences without changing its meaning :(1pts) "Please sit down,” the teacher said to me
=> The teacher asked me I fell asleep because the film was boring
=> The film was so “ What are you doing?”, she asked me
=> She wondered I don’t find it difficult to get up early in the morning
=> I am used
5 They have given me two interesting books => I ………
(7)Đề thi thử vào lớp 10 môn tiếng Anh năm học 2017 - 2018
Name: ……….
I.Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others (0,5p).
1 A thank B they C these D than
2 A walks B cups C students D pens
3 A talked B watched C lived D stopped
4 A stream B leather C cream D dream
5 A hour B house C hot D head
II Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C, or D) that best completes each sentence(2ps) We used to ……….past the market on the way to school
A walk B walked C walking D have walked Remember to turn …….the light when leaving the office
A off B on C down D in Ho Chi Minh City is the ……….one in the country
A larger B large C largest D largely
4 Lan is very tired , she has to finish her assignment before going to bed A Although B So C Therefore D However
5 I suggest some money for poor children
A raise B to raise C raised D raising
6 Have you ever ………a letter to the local authorities to complain about the public transport in your town?
A wrote B writing C written D write When are you ………vacation with your family, Lan?
A on B by C with D to
8 If you ……late, you wouldn’t finish your work
A come B coming C to come D came Huong wishes she ………free time to visit her close friend in hospital
A to have B had C have D having 10 I think I’ve lost my new hat I’ve ………it everywhere but I can’t find it A looked out B looked in C looked on D looked for
III- Identify the underlined word/ phrase (A or B,C,D) that needs correcting to become an exact one (0,5p)
1 My sister enjoys read about wild animals and natural mysteries A B C D
2 Mr Thach who sing English songs very well is my teacher of English A B C D
3 My father asked us not to spending too much time playing computer games A B C D
4 Ba can plays the piano better than his friends can A B C D
5 I saw the men, the women and the cattle which went to the field A B C D
IV.Give the correct tense or form of the verbs in brackets(2ps)
a Don't make noise now.My parents (take) (1) their usual afternoon nap b.While I (have) (2) a bath, the telephone (ring) (3)
c He prefers (play) (4) computer games to (read) (5) books d Don't forget (lock) (6) the door before (go) (7) to bed
e I (write ) (8) … to my panpel months ago, but I (not receive) …(9)… …… his reply since then
(8)f If we (not save) …(10)… …… energy , there will be a shortage in the next century V.Read the following passage, then choose the correct answer to questions (1p)
Singapore is an island city of about three million people It’s a beautiful city with lots of parks and open spaces It’s also a very (1) city
Most of the people (2) in high-rise flats in different parts of the island The business district is very modern with (3) of high new office buildings Singapore also has some nice older sections In Chinatown, there (4) rows of old shop houses The government buildings in Singapore are very beautiful and date from the colonial days
Singapore is famous (5) its shops and restaurants There are many good shopping centers Most of the goods are duty free Singapore’s restaurants sell Chinese, Indian, Malay and European food, and the prices are quite reasonable
1 A large B dirty C small D clean
2 A live B lives C are living D lived
3 A lot B lots C many D much
4 A is B will be C were D are
5 A in B on C at D for
VI Read the passage and answer the following questions (2ps)
Alexander Fleming was born in 1881 in Scotland He went to a small school in a village, and when he left school he didn’t go to university He worked for five years in an office But his brother, Tom, was a doctor and helped Fleming to go to university and study medicine So he went to London University and in 1906 he became a doctor In 1915, Fleming married Sarah McElroy, an Irish woman They had one son During the First World War, many soldiers died in hospital because they didn’t have the right medicines So after the war, Fleming tried to find a drug that could help them He worked for many years and in 1928 he discovered a new drug and he called it “penicillin” He later worked with an Australian and a German scientist to develop a drug that doctors could use In 1945, they won the Nobel Prize in medicine for their work on penicillin
1 Where was Alexander Fleming born?
………
2 Did he work in an office before he went to university? ……… What did he study at university?
……… When did he win the Nobel Prize in medicine?
………
VII Write a new sentence as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence(2ps) The girl is very friendly She lived next door to us
->The girl 2.It takes Minh hours to his homework every day
->Minh spends 3.We were late for school because of the heavy rain
->Because it My mother used to make us clean the house
->We used 5."I'm working in a restaurant, and don't care much for it." she said ->She said 6.It’s two years since I last spoke to her
(9)(10)Đề ôn thi vào lớp 10 môn tiếng Anh năm học 2017 - 2018
Name: ……….
I Choose the underlined word that has different pronounciation:1điểm a garbage b standard c solar d lunar a covered b installed c described d decorated a chopstick b charity c children d Christmas a celebration b plumber c bulb d blanket a energy b generous c category d Suggest
II Choose one word whose stress pattern is different from the others by circling A, B, C or D. (5 pts)
1 A medical B restaurant C remember D government A household B homework C garbage D throughout A electrical B interesting C necessary D beautifully A celebrate B consider C expression D criteria A partner B between C visit D program III Choose the best answer: điểm
1 _ the traffic was bad, we arrived on time.(Although/ In spite of/ Even/ Despite of) I’ll show you around the city when you _ (come/ are coming/ welcome/ came)
3 If energy _ inexpensive and unlimited, many things in the world would be different (is/ will be/ were/ would be)
4 _ energy can be cheap and clean.(Sun/ Sunny/ Solar/ Solarize)
5 I am writing this to tell you _ you are missed and loved.(how many/ how much/ how long/ how far)
6 We should learn about keeping the environment _ (pollute/ polluting/ polluted/unpolluted) The pencil _ I write is made in Japan.(who/ whom/ which/ where)
8 We don’t want _ like that.(talking/ being talked/ talked/ to be talked) They _ in Ha Noi since last Monday.(have been/ were/ are/ will be) 10 Let’s go shopping, _ ?(shall we/ can we/ we/ should we)
IV Give the correct form of the word: 1điểm
1 This coffee is too to drink HEAT He drives so that he is sure to have an accident CARE His parents were ……that he failed the final examinations DISAPPOINT Do you know what the of river is ? DEEP He is a very carpenter SKILL There are many - in our country of a year CELEBRATE
7 We celebrate our - - Day on September 2nd DEPEND You must be - - when you open that door CARE
9 We can save - resources by using solar energy NATURE 10 We can’t clean up our - rivers and seas over night POLLUTE V Give the correct form of the verb: 2điểm
1 I’m sorry I (not finish ) ……… this work yet
2 Poems as well as plays (write ) ……… by Shakespeare
3 She is having an examination She wishes she (spend )……… a day off on a farm now
4 We hate (watch ) ………the advertising program on TV I had a phone call while I (surf ) ……… the web
6 They (live ) ………in that house since it was rebuilt I suggest (burn)………coal to heat the house
(11)8 If we (not save)……… energy, there (be) ……… great shortage in the next century
9 Do you have any difficulty in (solve ) ……… this problem VI Rewrite the sentences: 2điểm
1 Mary always went swimming after school last year
-> Mary used to……… My daughter has studied English for two years
-> My daughter started ……… She wants to buy that villa but it’s too far expensive for her
-> She wishes ……… It took Nam two days to have a trip to the countryside last week
-> Nam spent ……… They have changed the date of the meeting
-> The date ……… Finding an apartment in a big city is not easy
-> It is not ……… We enjoy playing soccer
-> We are interested ……… “Do your parents still live in Nha Trang now?” said Nam to me.
Nam asked me………
VII Read the following passage and choose the item A,B,C or D that best answer each question about it (1.0ps)
Nick Johnson lives with his parents, and his sister They live in Webley, in north London Nick’s mum is called Sue She works in a supermarket His dad is called Jim and he works in a bank Nick’s sister is called Tracy She is nine years old There is also a dog in the family His name’s Fred
1 Where does Nick’ family live?
A America B England C Scotland D Australia Which does the word “his” in line refer to?
A Nick’s mother B Nick’s sister C Nick’s cousin D Nick’s dog What’s Nick’s sister’s name?
A Sue B Jim C Tracy D Fred Who is Jim?
A Nick’s father B Nick’s mother C Nick’s cousin D Nick’s sister Which of the following is not TRUE?
A Nick’s family live in London B Nick’s father works in a bank
C Nick’s mother works in a supermarket D Nick’s sister is five years old VIII Read the passage and answer the following questions (1p)
Jeans are the most popular kind of clothing in the world They are popular almost eveywhere, in France, in China, Italy and Vietnam Most of people love to wear Jeans Rich people, poor people , young people an d even some old people wear them In the United States , they are the only kind of traditional clothes In other countries, young people wear them because they want to look modern Jeans are the sign of young people Everyone wants to be modern, young and independent
1 Are jeans the most popular kind of clothing in the world?
Where are jeans popular?
Do rich people love to wear jeans?
(12)Why young people in other countries wear them?
IX Make sentences using the cues: (1.5 m)
1 If/ I/ you/ ,/ I/ learn harder
She/ suggest/ go/ Huong pagoda/ this weekend
Two days ago,/ my brother/ come/ school late/ because/ he/ get up/ late
The Internet/ wonderful invention/ modern life
Our school/ going/ hold/ English-speaking contest/ celebrate/ Teacher’s Day
(13)Đề thi thử vào lớp 10 môn tiếng Anh năm học 2017 - 2018
Name: ……….
I Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others A claimed B warned C occurred D existed
2 A health B appear C ready D heavy A tidal B sight C mineral D describe A though B throw C through D thought A thunder B erupt C trust D pull
II Choose the best answer from the four options given to complete each sentence I can’t understand the French visitors I wish I French
A knew B will know C know D have known The church about 100 years ago
A is built B was built C will be built D has been built
8 People in Israel are going to celebrate their festival is called Passover A whose B who C which D where
9 I was really tired , I couldn’t sleep
A Even though B So C Therefore D Because of
10 Lan is very tired , she has to finish her Assignment before going to bed A Although B So C Therefore D However
11 I suggest some money for poor children
A raise B to raise C raised D raising 12 She asked me if I a laptop computer the following day
A buy B will buy C bought D would buy 13 I telephone her if I knew her number
A would B have to C will D shall 14 Honda motorbikes in Viet Nam
A produce B will produce
C are produced D would be produced 15 We have learnt English 2001
A for B since C in D during
16 We already Huong Pagoda A were/ seeing B Have/ seen
C are/ seeing D Will/ see
17 All the houses in the area immediately A has to rebuilt B had to rebuild
C have to be rebuilt D have to rebuild 18 If he soon, he might miss the train A isn’t coming B doesn’t come C won’t come D didn’t come
19 Mr Long said that he ……… in Ho Chi Minh City A lived B is living C has lived D will live 20 Your sister works in a foreign company, she?
A isn’t B didn’t C wasn’t D doesn’t
III Identify the underlined word/ phrase (A or B,C,D) that needs correcting to become an exact one
21 My sister enjoys read about wild animals and natural mysteries A B C D
22 Mr Thach who sing English songs very well is my teacher of English A B C D
(14)23 My father asked us not to spending too much time playing computer games A B C D
24 Ba can play the piano better more than his friends can A B C D 25 We can save nature resources by using solar energy A B C D
IV Choose the correct answer from the options below, then complete the following passage, Today, supermarkets are found in almost every large city in the world But the first supermarket (26) _opened only fifty years ago It was opened in New York by a man named Michael Cullen A supermarket is different (27) _other types of stores in several ways In supermarkets, goods are placed on open shelves The(28) choose what they want and take them to the checkout counter This means that fewer shop assistants are needed than in other stores The way products are displayed is another difference between supermarkets and many other types of stores; (29) example, in supermarkets, there is usually a display of small inexpensive items just in front of the checkout counter: candies, chocolates, magazines, cheap foods and so on Most customers (30) go to a supermarket buy goods from a shopping list They know exactly what they need to buy They the shopping according to a plan
26 A is B has been C was D were
27 A in B from C of D with
28 A customers B managers C assistants D sellers 29 A in B for C of D by 30 A who B what C which D whom
V Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one 31 They have just sold that old house
That old house 32 In spite of the bad weather, they had a wonderful holiday
=> Although
33 They will build a new mall here => A new mall 34 Unless he takes these pills, he won’t be better
=> If 35 Despite working hard, he can’t support his large family
=> Although VI Complete each of the following sentences, using the words given
36 If/ it/ not rain/ tomorrow/ I/ go/ camping/ my friends
=> 37 If/ I/ meet/ alien/ outer space/ I/ invite/ home/ talk
=>
38 I/ never/ travelled/ by/air => 39 The students/ study/ for exam/ now => 40 It/ be/ such/ cold day/ we/ decide/ not/ go out
(15)Đề thi thử vào lớp 10 môn tiếng Anh năm học 2017 - 2018
Name: ……….
I/(1,0p Choose the word in each group that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest
1 A nothing B cover C morning D done
2 A how B town C slow D power
3 A change B chemistry C choose D cheese
4 A match B catch C math D watch
5 A bread B great C break D steak
II/ (3,0 points) Choose the best word or phrase to complete the following sentences I like reading books tell about different peoples and their cultures
A who B whom C which D where “Buy me a dictionary on your way back, ?”
A will you B don’t you C can’t you D are you Mary usually walks to school but today she a bike
A ride B rides C riding D is riding
4 She worked hard she passed the exam
A so B if C because D as
5 I’ll give you a lift to the station if you _ in a hurry
A were B are C will be D would be
6 I’m feeling pretty tired Do you mind me home?
A taking B took C take D to take
7 Nam looks much _ today than yesterday
A good B well C better D the best
8 Scientists and engineers have invented devices to remove from industrial wastes A polluted B pollute C polluting D pollutants
9 The dress you bought is of very good quality It very expensive A may be B must be C should have been D must have been 10 The Pikes put their trip because of bad weather
A away B up C out D off
11 Neither Linh nor her classmates the National Museum so far
A visit B visited C have visited D has visited
12 Nga: “You look nervous! ” – Hoa: “This thunder scares me to death.” A How are you? B Why’s that? C Come on! D What’s wrong? 13 He was homesick and he all his family and friends
A missed B wished C desired D hoped
14 I'm very to you for putting in so much hard work
A thoughtful B grateful C considerate D careful 15 If you come to the theatre late, you have to wait until the to get in
A break B refreshment C interval D half-time
III Choose the underlined part (marked A, B, C or D) that needs correction. 21 I look forward to have the resolution to the problem I have mentioned
A B C D
22 They have moved nothing in your room while they sent you to the hospital A B C D
23 Aren’t you afraid that they will sack you if you didn’t start coming to work on time?
A B C D
24 I had to drive to the factory to pick up my brother, who’s car wouldn’t start A B C D
(16)25 It was not easy for us getting tickets for the concert A B C D
IV Give the correct tense or form of the verbs in brackets
26 When my mother came home from work, I _(cook) dinner 27 Jane _(go) to school by bicycle every day
28 The children _(play) badminton in the stadium now 29 You _(go) to London last month?
30 The candidates mustn’t _(bring) books into the examination room
V/ (1,5 points) Read the passage and choose the best option A, B, C or D to answer the question Along with jogging and swimming, cycling is one of the best all-round forms of exercise It can help to increase your strength and energy, giving you more efficient muscles and a stronger heart But increasing your strength is not the only advantage of cycling Because you’re not carrying the weight of your body on your feet, it’s a good form of exercise for people with painful feet or backs However, with all forms of exercise it’s important to start slowly and build up gently Doing too much too quickly can damage muscles that aren’t used to working If you have any doubts about taking up cycling for health reasons, talk to your doctor and ask for his/her advice
Ideally you should be cycling at least two or three times a week For the exercise to be doing you good, you should get a little out of breath Don’t worry that if you begin to lose your breath, it could be dangerous and there must be something wrong with your heart This is simply not true; shortness of breath shows that the exercise is having the right effect However, if you find you are in pain then you should stop and take a rest
1 People with back problems might go cycling because A it enables them to carry the weight of their body on their feet B it does not make them carry the weight of their body on their feet C it helps to make their backs become stronger
D it helps them to relieve their backache All forms of exercise must be started
A gradually B quickly C strenuously D violently According to the writer, it is best to go cycling
A once a week B at least two or three times a week C at least two or three times a day D every day
4 You should not worry about the shortness of breath because A it shows that there is something wrong with your heart
B it shows that you should stop and take a rest C it is a sign of exercise having the right effect
D it is a sign of your getting rid of your heart problem
5 Which of the following is NOT included in the advantages of cycling?
A Giving you a stronger heart B Increasing you strength and energy C Giving you better muscles D Making you look younger
VI/ (1,5 points) Fill in each blank with one suitable word
Energy is one of the problems that many people are interested in It is not an unfamiliar word It is heard, said, discussed day after day It is close to everyone’s (1)_daily life You turn on the lamp and it is (2)_energy _ that gives you light You turn on a TV and it is energy that gives you pictures and sound You ride a motorcycle and it is energy that gives you movement You (3)_cook _ your meals and it is energy that gives you heat to boil rice
(17)VII/ (1,5p) Complete the following sentences, using the words or phrases suggested I/ feel/ hopeful/ that/ we/ find/ suitable house/ very soon
2 She/ not/ play/ piano/ well/ as/ her sister
3 I wish/ could/ give you/ all the expensive things/ life You/ hear/ Maria/ since/ you/ leave school?
5 The people/ live/ next door to us/ keep/ have/ all night parties
VIII/(1,5p) Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it
1 People are going to build a new library in the area
(A new library _ “Why don’t you take a day off tomorrow?” she said to me
(She suggested that The weather is bad so we can’t go camping
(If the weather He was punished because he behaved badly
(Because of The keeper had no sooner opened the case door than the lion attacked him
(18)FURTHER PRACTICE 10
Name: ……….
Question I (1,0p)
A Circle the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others
1 A region B regard C logical D energy
2 A stopped B laughed C walked D stayed A televisions B doors C lights D windows B Find the word A, B, C, or D which has different stress pattern in line A exist B avoid C support D notice A hungry B disease C spacious D danger
Question II Choose the best words or phrase (A,B,C or D) to complete the sentences (2.ps) Hanoi is famous ……….its beauty
A for B about C with D by
2 Let’s go out and enjoy the sunshine, ………… ? – That’s a good idea A will you B don’t you C won’t we D shall we
3 He’s used……… in heavy traffic everyday
A drive B to drive C driving D to driving If the weather …………fine tomorrow, we’ll have a picnic
A is B were C was D will be Walking is a good form of exercise for……… young ……… old
A neither/ or B either/ nor C both/ and D both/ or The New Year is celebrated ……… midnight …… January A in/ on B at/ on C at/ in D in/in
7 Can you …… the volume a little? I can’t hear it very clearly A play B sing C down D turn He is man ……… we wanted to find
A who B whose C whom D which 9.A “They suggest going to Sapa on the weekend.”
B “……….”
A That’s a fine day B That’s a good idea C That’s a trip D That’s a reason 10 ………… Mai is very tired, she has to finish her homework before she goes to bed
A Even though B So C However D Therefore Question III : Give the correct tense of the verbs in the brackets (1 pts):
1 I (write ) to my pen pal months ago, but I (not receive ) his reply since then
2 I can’t go out because it (rain ) and I (not have ) a rain coat
3 She (say ) she would phone me this morning , but it’s now 12.30 and she (not phone ) yet
4 He had a bad fall while he (repair ) his roof Laura wishes that she (not live ) in a small flat Our school (repair) in some years
7 Nga suggests (help) the poor
Question IV Give the correct tense or form of the words in brackets (1,0 p ) We often take part in many ……… activities at school (culture)
2 The Internet has helped students study more……… (effective) There are many……… in Viet Nam every year (celebrate) 4 Solar energy does not cause ……… (pollute) ……… is one of big problems in the world (forest)
Question V :Choose the underlined word or phrase that needs correcting: (1pt)
(19)1 Would you like me helping you with your homework ? Fish must keep in a refrigerator or it will spoil
3 Tom is always forget his keys and that really annoys me She spends her free time to visit galleries and museums
5 My father prefers watching films at home than going to the cinema
Question VI Read the passage and circle the best answer to each of the following questions about it (1,0p)
Almost a hundred thousand people were killed and half a million homes destroyed as a result of an earthquake in Tokyo in 1923 The earthquake began a minute before the noon when the inhabitants of Tokyo were cooking their midday meals Thousands of stoves were overturned as soon as the earth began to shake As a result, small fires broke out everywhere and quickly spread The fire engines were prevented from going to help because many of the roads had cracked open It was impossible to use fire fighting equipment as most of the water pipes had burst Consequently, over ninety percent of the damage caused by fire rather than by the collapse of the buildings
1 How many people were killed in the earthquake in Tokyo in 1923? A Ten thousand people B Almost a hundred thousand people C Thousands of people D Many people
2 When did the earthquake begin?
A began a minute before the noon in 1923 B began a minute before the noon in 1924 C began a minute before the noon in 1925 C began a minute before the noon in 1922
3 What happened as soon as the earth began to shake?
A people died B the water pipes had burst
C Thousands of stoves were overturned D the roads had cracked open Why was the fire engines prevented from going to help?
A because the water pipes had burst B because no one helped
C because small fires broke out everywhere D because many of the roads had cracked open What was most of the damage caused by?
A fire B the roads C water pipes D the collapse of the buildings Question VII Read the following passage, then choose the correct answer (1p)
Jeans are very popular with (1) people all over the world Some people say that jeans are the “uniform” of youth But they haven’t always been popular The story of jeans (2) almost two hundred years ago People in Genoa, Italy made pants The cloth made in genoa was (3) “jeanos” The pants were called “jeans” In 1850, a saleman in California began selling pants made of canvas His name was Levi Strauss Because they were so strong, “Levi’s pants” became (4) with gold miners, farmers and cowboys Six years later Levis began making his pants with blue cotton cloth called denim Soon after, factory (5) _in the US and Europe began wearing jeans Young people usually didn’t wear them
1 A rich B old C young D poor
2 A start B starts C was starting D started
3 A call B calls C calling D called
4 A famous B popular C good D wonderful
5 A workers B drivers C cowboys D Farmers SECTION D : WRITING (2ps)
Question VIII Complete the second sentences without changing the meaning of the first sentences (1.0p)
1 I don’t have a map, so I can’t show you the way => If I………
(20)3 “Does Mr Pike live here?” the postman asked the boy => The postman asked ………
4 They will build a new school next month.=> A new school……… ………
5 Though he lives in England, he can’t speak English well.=>In……… Question IX Write sentences with the cues given (1 p)
1 He/ used/ wear/ uniforms/ when/ he/ be/ school ……… I/not/ meet/ parents/ since last Sunday ……… They / say/ they/ be/ back/ following day ………
4 She/ wish/ she/ have/ new computer/ next school year … I/ meet/ Lan,/ mother/ be/ kind to everyone……… Đề thi thử vào lớp 10 môn tiếng Anh năm học 2017 - 2018
Name: ……….
I Pronunciation A Circle the word underlined part is pronounced differently from that of (1.0 point) A mention B option C federation D question
2 A ghost B office C long D modern
3 A waited B mended C objected D faced B Find the word A, B, C, or D which has different stress pattern in line
1 A energy B plentiful C disappear D celebrate
2 A recycle B description C contribute D atmosphere II Circle the best answer to complete each of the following questions (3.0 points) 1.The book consists of four parts has been translated into Vietnamese
A which B what C who D whose
2 My friend is fond of _ to music in the evening
A listen B listening C to listen D listened
3 My sister loves watching the stars………… night A on B in C at D for
4 He was born September 10th, 1996
A in B on C at D from
5 Traveling by air is not cheap and it isn’t interesting
A either B neither C too D also
6 “I suggest going to the beach on the weekends.” “ ”
A That’s a fine day! B That’s a good idea! C That’s a good trip! D That’s a reason! If I were you, I _ to buy that car
A would forget B will forget C forget D forgot
8 Lan studied hard, she completed her exam successfully
A although B so C because D since
9 “I can’t find my wallet, Tom” – “Don’t worry I’ll help you to it” A look for B take care of C put on D turn off
10 _ he wasn’t invited, he went to the party
A Although B Because C So D As
11 His house looks very large and beautiful It is _house
A a seven-room B a seven-rooms C seven room D seven rooms 12 "What would you like to drink?" - " _"
A Yes, please B Milk, please C No, thanks D OK
13 Lan is very tired _, she has to finish her assignment before going to bed A Although B So C Therefore D However
(21)15 It's very hot today I wish I _on the beach now
A am B was C were D have been
III Complete each sentence with appropriate forms of the verb in brackets (2.0 points)
1 Hung (1.know)……… a little English, so he (2.wish) …… he (3.can speak) ………it fluently 2.When I entered his room, I (4.see ) ……… him (5.sleep)……… in a chair
3.My sister is on her summer holiday She (6 lie ) ………on the beach at the moment 4.If I (7 be ) ……… you , I would buy that house
5 I enjoy (8 teach)………… , and I (9 teach)……… for ten years I suggest (10 put ) ……….garbage bins around the schoolyard
IV Read the passage and circle the best answer to each of the following questions about it (1.0 point)
Last year, we had a nice holiday My friend and I went to the seaside for a month I had been to the seaside several times before, but this was the first time for my friend Naturally, it was a great event for him Finally, the day came It was a fine morning We got up very early because we wanted to leave home after breakfast We made the journey by car We reached the seaside at noon We spent many hours on the beach We enjoyed making castles and channels in the sand People said we ought to spend at least a few weeks at the seaside It we could stay longer, so much the better
1 How long did the writer and his friend spend at the seaside?
A A week B A few weeks C A month D A few months Who went to the seaside the first time?
A The writer B The writer and his friend C The writer’s family D The writer’s friend
What was the weather like on the day they started their journey to the seaside? A It was bad B It was rainy C It was snowy D It was nice How did they travel to the seaside?
A By car B By train C By bus D By air When did they reach the seaside?
A At o’clock B At 12 o’clock C At p.m D At p.m
V Choose the best word from the box to fill in each gap in the following passage (1.0 point)
too from have to live destroying is
We are all slowly (1) …destroying………… the earth The sea and the rivers are (2) ……… dirty to swim in There (3) ………so much smoke in the air that it is unhealthy (4) ……….in many of the world’s cities In one well- known city, for example, the gases (5)………… cars pollute the air so much that traffic policemen (6) ………… to wear oxygen masks
VI Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it (1.6 points)
1 " Do you like pop music?" he asked me
-> He asked me if The flat's very noisy, but we enjoy living there
-> Even though I am sorry that I can't come to your party -> I wish I Mary is reading an English novel It is interesting
-> The English novel which ……… They were late for school because it rained heavily
-> It rained
(22)It takes Minh hours to his homework every day Minh spends
VII : Complete each of the following sentences, using the words given (0.4 point) If/ I/ meet/ alien/ outer space/ I/ invite/ home/ talk
mom/ never/ travelled/ by/ air/ before
Đề thi thử vào lớp 10 môn tiếng Anh năm học 2017 - 2018 Name: ……….
I Choose the underlined part that is pronounced different from others (1pt)
II.
Choose the best answer (2pt)
1 You and I went there together,………….?
A didn’t you B didn’t I C didn’t we D did we John isn’t going to go, and Peter isn’t…………
A too B either C also D as well We wish you…………here with us now
A be B were C are D would be I was born………… 1987
A on B in C of D at If he ………soon, he will miss the train
A doesn’t come B isn’t coming C didn’t come D won’t come We are too late The plane………… off ten minutes ago
A took B has taken C had taken D was taken John didn’t his homework, ……….?
A didn’t he B did John C didn’t John D did he Lam passed the test successfully………he worked very hard
A though B so C If D because
9 If you explained it to him more slowly, he ……… it
A understands B would understand C understood D will understand 10 People are now interested in saving money and……… resources
A natural B naturalize C nature D naturally
III Supply the correct verb form (2pt)
1 They (1 move )……… three times since they got married We (visit )……… Ha Long Bay next week
3 If the weather is fine, we (3 go ) ……… camping next Sunday I wish I (4 can )……… go out for dinner with you now
5 While I (5 stand )……… in front of the school gate, I (6 see) ………… … Nam Mrs Thanh suggests (7 take )……… showers to save water
7 At 30 last night, when I (8 have) ………dinner, my friend phoned me IV: Read the passage and circle the best answer A, B, C, D to complete the passage (1pt)
David Evans is a farmer He does farming on his own land in Wales The farm has belonged to his family for generations David (1)……… sheep on his land He does not employ (2) ……… fulltime workers His sons helps him when they are not (3) …………school The guests from the city enjoy their quiet holidays in the clean country (4) ……… and they come to visit their farm
1 A invited A house A cartoon A motion A mean
B attended B harm B carry B question B ready
C celebrated C hour C face
C mention C head
(23)However, it’s a lonely life for the Evans family when the guests have gone The questions is that if his children want to (5)………… the farm when Mr Evans give up working
1 A feeds B grows C raises D leads
2 A some B more C much D any
3 A in B for C at D on
4 wind B sight C life D air
5 take off B take over C take after D take care
V Read the passage then answer the questions (1pt)
Millions of pound worth of damage has been caused by a storm which passed across the north of England last night The River Ribble burst its banks after heavy rain
People were rescued from the floods by the firemen, who received numerous calls for help Wind speeds reached ninety miles an hour in some places Roads were blocked by fallen trees and electricity lines were brought down, leaving thousands of homes without electricity “ Everything possible is being done to get the situation back to normal,” a spokesman said
1 What has been caused by a storm which passed across the north of England? ……… When did the storm happen?
……… What happened to the River Ribble?
……… Who rescued many people from the floods?
……… Did wind speeds reach 90 miles an hour in some places?
………
VI Identify the underlined word/ phrase (A or B,C,D) that needs correcting to become an exact one (1pt)
1 The picture was painting by Michael last year A B C D There’s the woman who she sold me the handbag
A B C D
3 Mr Smith is going to buy a new Japanese car, doesn’t he? A B C D
4 I met a lot of interesting people while I was studying at Ho Chi Minh City A B C D
5 If I were you, I didn’t buy that expensive car A B C D
VII Rewrite the following sentences so that they are nearest meaning to the sentence printed before (2p)
1 It takes Hoa hours to her homework every day
Hoa spends We were late for school because of the heavy rain
Because it……… I started living here two years ago
I have ……… People speak English as the first language in Australia English ……… I’m sorry I don’t know the way to your house
(24)If ……… "I'm working in a restaurant "she said
She said……… The girl was injured in the accident She is now in the hospital
The girl……… The end
Đề thi thử vào lớp 10 môn tiếng Anh năm học 2017 - 2018 Name: ……….
I Circle the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.(1 pt) A action B national C partial D question
2 A tidal B sight C describe D cinema A connect B comfort C computer D contest A cough B though C rough D tough A pleased B erased C increased D amused
II Choose the word or phrase (A,B,C or D) that best fits the blank space in each sentence. (2pts)
1 - Mary: “Is 11 o’clock alright?” - Tom: “ .”
A Yes, that’s fine B No, I don’t want to go C Wait a minute D Sounds interesting Typhoons, floods or droughts can easily a harvest
A finish B destroy C provide D defeat
3 You should pay to what the instruction is saying A attendanceB intention C convention D attention My friends usually enjoy my of humor
A sense B kind C means D form
5 - Mother: “Could you me a favor?” - Kate: “ .”
A No, thanks I’m fine B Yes, that’s kind of you C Yes, sure D Yes, thank you Practicing English anywhere you can is a way to better your speaking skill
A speak B speaking C to speak D for speaking Soak some old newspapers in a of water overnight A pair B bunch C bucket D tube
8 Mrs Thanh: “ you give the book to me, please?” - Mai: “Of course.” A Will B Shall C Do D Should
9 The winners are the first ones a fire A make B makes C making D to make
10 Do you know the man……… met our teacher yesterday?
A who B whom C which D whose
III Give the correct tense or form of the verbs in brackets.(2pts) How many times you (1.be) to London this year?
2 The two girls (2.play) chess over there are my classmates We must take an umbrella It (3.rain)
4 The guests (4.arrive) while I (5.still/ cook)
5 The rice-cooking festival (6.hold) every two years I often (7.climb) trees when I was a little girl
7 Two miles (8.be) enough for her to go jogging every morning
8 I’m very bored My mother always (9.complain) about her housework Fred would like (10.admit) to the college
(25)Have you ever been to Britain? I’ve dreamed of going there (1) I was a little girl and finally, in the spring of 2012, it happened I was there three weeks and (3) much of that time soaking up the culture, history, and scenery of this incredible island I visited several districts in England, Wales and Scotland and even (4) a site trip to Ireland Every place I went to seemed to be more interesting and more beautiful than the last
The tour I was with began in London Of all the sights I saw there, the Tower of London was the most (6) The Tower is a building complex of incredibly rich history
Also on the Thames are the Houses of Parliament and, of course, the clock tower housing “Big Ben” I saw so many landmarks I can hardly remember them all Although it was just a glimpse of London I did, (7) , get a chance to see all the most famous places
After a couple of days in London we traveled to the south of England stopping to visit Stonehenge If you don’t know about Stonehenge there are a couple of links on my links page that will (10) you to sites that can fill you in
1 A for B while C since D because
2 A spent B took C did D used
3 A did B got C spent D made
4 A interesting B interested C interest D interestingly A at first B at all C at least D at that
6 A reach B take C make D send
V Read the passage and answer the questions.(1pt)
Every child in England must receive full time education from the age of five to sixteen Many parents send their children to state schools where the tuition and the equipment, textbooks and exercise books are free About 5% of children go to fee-paying school Under the old system, children attended primary school (from five to eleven) which was followed by a secondary school course (from eleven to fifteen or over At eleven every child had to sit for the eleven –plus examination It consisted of tests in English, Arithmetic and intelligence tests Those with the highest marks (about 20% of the children) went to grammar school The others went to technical school Questions:
1 When English children start and finish their full time education? ……… Which schools many parents send their children to?
………
3 Do they have to buy textbooks and exercise books at state schools? ……… What did every child have to at eleven under the old system? ……… Who were allowed to go to grammar school?
………
VI Rewrite each sentence, beginning as shown, so that the meaning stays the same.(1,5pts) I sent my friend a letter in London last week
(A letter _ I last saw him when I was a student
(I haven’t _ “Don’t forget to bring your passports with you when you go abroad.” (She reminded Smoking is not allowed in the ward
(Would you ? He failed the exam because of his laziness
(26)VII Use the words or phrases given to complete the sentences.(1pt) Instead/ reuse/ plastic bags/ we/ use/ cloth
bags.ð _ Will/ you/ have/ look/ house/ me/ while/ I/ be/ holiday?
ð _
3 We/ hope/ give/ more/ green/ color/ town/ and/ earn/ money/ group ( _ “Friends of the Earth”/ be/ organization/ protect/ planet
( _ It/ brave/ him/ jump/ river/ save/ child
ð_( _.
Đề thi thử vào lớp 10 môn tiếng Anh năm học 2017 - 2018
Name: ……….
I Circle the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.(1 pt) A looked B watched C stopped D carried
2 A bath B father C theater D health
3 A study B success C surprise D sugar A children B charity C charm D champagne A danger B angry C language D passage
II Choose the word or phrase that best fits the blank space in each sentence (2pts) Someone… tickets are free
A said me B said me that C told me D told to me When she lived in the countryside, she ……….in the river
A was swimming B used to swim C has swum D is used to swimming Saigon ………more than three hundred years ago
A was built B has been built C was building D built It is nearly ten years ……….I saw her
A when B since C for D while
5 Would you mind if I………a photo ?
A take B took C would take D am going to take Last week I ………my children to the biggest zoo in town A got B brought C fetch D took
7 They said to me about the people and the places they saw in New York
A Which B Who C that D whom
8 Are you proud……….your country and its tradition ?
A about B on C of D for
9 Do you collect stamps or other things ?- Yes, I am a stamp……… A collecting B collector C collect D collection 10 I wish I a new computer
A had B had had C have D would have III Give the correct tense or form of the verbs in brackets.(2pts)
1 Mary spent hours (1 repair ) her bike
2 They advised him (2.not/ cross ) the street aganist the red lights He and his sister (3.not/ meet) my friends since last Christmas She (4.work) here since she left school ?
5 Everyone (5 read) this novel, let us (6.discuss) it
(27)IV Choose the word or phrase that best fits the blank space in the passage (1,5pts)
For many people, traveling by plane is an exciting experience Others, however, find the whole idea quite terrifying, (1) flying is no more dangerous (2) any other form of travel and some experts say it is considerably safer It is known, however, that most accident occurs during taking off and landing when a (4) decisions are vitally important
The people (5) job it is to look after the passengers, the stewards and stewardnesses play an important part in helping passengers to (7) safe and comfortable Indeed for many passengers being taken such care of is all part of the total experience No other form of travel involves waiting for people in quite the same (10) , with food, drink, newspapers, magazins, music, and even video films
1 A although B too C and D because
2 A as B than C then D with
3 A leader’s B chief’s C driver’s D pilot’s
4 A whose B which C their D that
5 A.experience B rest C feel D lie
6 A way B kind C sort D part
V Read the passage and choose the best answer for the questions.(1pt)
Every year people in many countries learn English Some of them are young children Others are teenagers Many are adults Some learn at school Others study by themselves A few learn English just by hearing the language in films, on telivision, in the office or among their friends Most people must work hard to learn English
Why all these people learn English? It’s not difficult to anwer this question Many boys and girls learn English at school because it is one of their subjects Many adults learn English because it is useful for their work Teenagers often learn English for their higher studies because some of their books are in English at the college or university Other people learn English because they want to read newspapers or magezines in English
1 According to the writer English is learnt by
A young children B adults C teenagers D all are correct In the line of the second part, the word “it” refers to
A.country B young childen C.English D question Where many boys and girls learn English?
A at home B at school C in evening classe D in the office Why adults learn English?
A Because they want to see movies in English B Because they need it for their job C Because they are foced to learn it D Because it’s not difficult to learn What of the following is NOT mentioned in the passge?
A Children like reading English newspapers B People in many countries learn English C English is one subject in school D Some books are written in English
VI Rewrite each sentence, beginning as shown, so that the meaning stays the same.(1,5pts) They will have to change the date of the meeting again
The date “I am going to meet my father in front of the station”, said Huy
Huy said that……… ……… …… Her mother can cook better than her
She can’t……….……….…… I don’t have a computer
I wish……… …….……….……… I haven’t met him for two years
(28)VII Use the words or phrases given to complete the sentences.(1pt) 1.There/ used/ be/ Church/ near/ post office/ my town
2.While/ I/ open/ letter/, phone/ ring
3.I/ be/ very pleased/ see/ Tom/ again/ after/ long time
4.You/ look/ thinner You/ lose/ weight ?
5.That/ my old house/ I/ born/ grew up
Đề thi thử vào lớp 10 môn tiếng Anh năm học 2017 - 2018 Name: ……….
I/(1,0p)Choose the word in each group that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest
1 A nothing B cover C morning D done
2 A how B town C slow D power
3 A change B chemistry C choose D cheese
4 A match B catch C math D watch
5 A bread B great C break D steak
II/ (3,0 points) Choose the best word or phrase to complete the following sentences I like reading books tell about different peoples and their cultures
A who B whom C which D where “Buy me a dictionary on your way back, ?”
A will you B don’t you C can’t you D are you Mary usually walks to school but today she a bike
A ride B rides C riding D is riding
4 She worked hard she passed the exam
A so B if C because D as
5 I’ll give you a lift to the station if you _ in a hurry
A were B are C will be D would be
6 I’m feeling pretty tired Do you mind me home?
A taking B took C take D to take
7 Nam looks much _ today than yesterday
A good B well C better D the best
8 Scientists and engineers have invented devices to remove from industrial wastes A polluted B pollute C polluting D pollutants
9 The dress you bought is of very good quality It very expensive A may be B must be C should have been D must have been 10 The Pikes put their trip because of bad weather
A away B up C out D off
11 Neither Linh nor her classmates the National Museum so far
A visit B visited C have visited D has visited
(29)A missed B wished C desired D hoped 14 I'm very to you for putting in so much hard work
A thoughtful B grateful C considerate D careful 15 If you come to the theatre late, you have to wait until the to get in
A break B refreshment C interval D half-time
III Choose the underlined part (marked A, B, C or D) that needs correction. 21 I look forward to have the resolution to the problem I have mentioned
A B C D
22 They have moved nothing in your room while they sent you to the hospital A B C D
23 Aren’t you afraid that they will sack you if you didn’t start coming to work on time? A B C D
24 I had to drive to the factory to pick up my brother, who’s car wouldn’t start A B C D
25 It was not easy for us getting tickets for the concert
A B C D IV Give the correct tense or form of the verbs in brackets
26 When my mother came home from work, I _(cook) dinner 27 Jane _(go) to school by bicycle every day
28 The children _(play) badminton in the stadium now 29 You _(go) to London last month?
30 The candidates mustn’t _(bring) books into the examination room
V/ (1,5 points) Read the passage and choose the best option A, B, C or D to answer the question Along with jogging and swimming, cycling is one of the best all-round forms of exercise It can help to increase your strength and energy, giving you more efficient muscles and a stronger heart But increasing your strength is not the only advantage of cycling Because you’re not carrying the weight of your body on your feet, it’s a good form of exercise for people with painful feet or backs However, with all forms of exercise it’s important to start slowly and build up gently Doing too much too quickly can damage muscles that aren’t used to working If you have any doubts about taking up cycling for health reasons, talk to your doctor and ask for his/her advice
Ideally you should be cycling at least two or three times a week For the exercise to be doing you good, you should get a little out of breath Don’t worry that if you begin to lose your breath, it could be dangerous and there must be something wrong with your heart This is simply not true; shortness of breath shows that the exercise is having the right effect However, if you find you are in pain then you should stop and take a rest
1 People with back problems might go cycling because
A it enables them to carry the weight of their body on their feet C it helps to make their backs become stronger
B it does not make them carry the weight of their body on their feet D it helps them to relieve their backache
2 All forms of exercise must be started
A gradually B quickly C strenuously D violently According to the writer, it is best to go cycling
A once a week B at least two or three times a week C at least two or three times a day D every day
4 You should not worry about the shortness of breath because
(30)B it shows that you should stop and take a rest D it is a sign of your getting rid of your heart problem
5 Which of the following is NOT included in the advantages of cycling?
A Giving you a stronger heart B Increasing you strength and energy C Giving you better muscles D Making you look younger
VI/ (1,5 points) Fill in each blank with one suitable word
Energy is one of the problems that many people are interested in It is not an unfamiliar word It is heard, said, discussed day after day It is close to everyone’s (1) _ life You turn on the lamp and it is (2) that gives you light You turn on a TV and it is energy that gives you pictures and sound You ride a motorcycle and it is energy that gives you movement You (3) your meals and it is energy that gives you heat to boil rice
The problem is that the demand for energy is rising and that the price of energy is getting (4) and higher The supply of energy on earth is limited It cannot provide us all forever The shortage of energy in the future is inevitable Therefore, (5) energy is a must if we want to continue to live in a safe and sound world
VII/ (1,5 points) Complete the following sentences, using the words or phrases suggested I/ feel/ hopeful/ that/ we/ find/ suitable house/ very soon
She/ not/ play/ piano/ well/ as/ her sister
I wish/ could/ give you/ all the expensive things/ life
You/ hear/ Maria/ since/ you/ leave school?
The people/ live/ next door to us/ keep/ have/ all night parties
VIII/ (1,5 points) Finish each of the following sentences the same as the sentence printed before it
1 People are going to build a new library in the area
(A new library _ “Why don’t you take a day off tomorrow?” she said to me
(She suggested that The weather is bad so we can’t go camping
(If the weather He was punished because he behaved badly
(Because of The keeper had no sooner opened the case door than the lion attacked him
Hardly
Đề thi thử vào lớp 10 môn tiếng Anh năm học 2017 - 2018 Name: ……….
A PHONETICS (1pt)I Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently (0, 6pt)
1 A tradition B pollution C question D action A invited B lived C learned D played A mechanic B knitting C kitchen D kettle II Choose the word that has different stress from others (0, 4pt)
(31)B VOCABULARY AND STRUCTURE (4 pts)
I Choose the correct answer A, B, C, or D to complete the sentences(2, 0pts) ‘Let’s go to Ha Long Bay on the weekend” “……… ”
A That’s a fine day B That’s a good idea C Yes, please D Yes, let’s People have talked a lot…… … UFOs ……… many years
A from/in B in/ for C about/ for D for/ for ” I wish I………your village again some day” Lisa told Mary
A could visit B can visit C visited D will visit She is the ………… student in his class
A good B the well C the best D best
5 ……… we’ve got a few minutes to wait for the train, let’s have a cup of coffee A Since B A & C are correct C As D A & C are wrong
6 People in Israel are going to celebrate their festival, …… is called Passover A whose B who C which D where
7 ……… I was really tired, I couldn’t sleep
A Even though B So C Therefore D Because of
8 A funnel-shaped storm passing overland below a thunderstorm is called a…… A typhoon B tsunami C tornado D hurricane
9 You have read this article on the website, …………?
A haven’t you B don’t you C aren’t you D didn’t you 10 Thuy’s grandmother wants her to………the volume on TV
A: switch on B: turn on C: turn up D: turn down II Choose the underlined word or phrase that needs correcting (1p) His good sense of humorous distinguishes him from his brother A his B humorous C distinguishes D from Between 1980 to 1990, the area was hit by the five disastrous tornado A to B the C was hit D disastrous
3 The secretary whom sits at the first desk on the right can give you the information A whom B sits C at D on
4 Who will look for your little sister when your mother goes out? A who B look for C when D goes If she get up early, she will go to school on time
A get B late C will go D on II Put the verbs into correct tense or form(1, p)
1/His family has bought a lot of food They(go)……… …… a trip to Hue next week I (phone)…… … … you as soon as I arrive in Ho Chi Minh City
3 Jane really enjoys(invite)……… to dinner parties When I came, he (listen)……… …… …… to music
5 I (write)…… … to my pen pal two months ago, but I (not receive )……… his reply since then
C READING (2, 5pt)
I Fill each of the numbered blanks in the following passage Use only one word in each space. (1pt)
was problem children example It
(32)II Read the following passage and answer the following questions (1, 5pt)
Solar energy is a long lasting source of energy which can be used almost anywhere To generate solar energy, we only need solar cells and the sun! Solar cells can easily be installed on house roofs, so no new space is needed and each user can quietly generate their own energy Compared to other renewable sources, they also possess many advantages Wind and water power rely on turbines which are noisy, expensive and easy to break down Solar cells are totally silent and non-polluting As they have no moving parts, they require little maintenance and have a long lifetime
However, solar energy also has some disadvantages We can only generate solar energy during daytime because the system depends on sunlight Besides, solar cells require large area to work effectively The main disadvantage of solar energy is that it costs about twice as much as traditional sources such as coal, oil, and gas This is because solar cells are expensive Scientists are hoping that the costs of solar cells will reduce as more and more people see the advantages of this environmentally friendly source of energy
1 What does the passage primarily discuss?
A Advantages and disadvantages of solar energy B Solar energy’s advantages over other sources of energy
C The cost of solar energy D Solar energy as an alternative for fossil fuels 2 What does the word they in line refer to?
A solar energy users B other renewable resources C advantages D solar cells 3 What is NOT mentioned as an advantage of solar cells?
A They require little maintenance B They are non-polluting C They cost little to produce D They operate quietly
4 Which of the following is NOT a traditional source of energy? A solar energy B oil C coal D gas
5 Which of the following is the main disadvantage of solar energy mentioned in the passage? A It is expensive B Solar cells require large areas to operate
C It is unfriendly to the environment D It depends on sunlight What does the word advantages in line 12 mean ?
A very bad B resources C benefits D friendly D WRITING (2, pt) I Rewrite the following sentences (1, pt)
1 France presented the Statue of Liberty to the USA in 1876 The Statue of Liberty ………
2 His car can't run as fast as mine => My car ……… The deer doesn’t eat meat and hippopotamus doesn’t eat meat either
Neither……… The girl was so beautiful that everyone admired her => It was such
5 “Do you live here? “Bill asked => ……… II Complete sentences, using the given words/phrases (1 p)
1./ Mai has/ be/ able/sing/ since/she/ was/twelve
……… 2/ I recently went back/ the town where/I/born
……… 3/ He/ used/ go fishing/when he/ small
………
4/I/study/harder/If/ I/ be/ you => ………
(33)Name: ……….
I Choose the word which has the underlined part is pronounced differently from the others (1pt) A question B pollution C nation D information
2 A carried B looked C managed D opened
3 A energy B terrify C destroy D second
4 A sight B considerate C divide D tidal
5 A control B pagoda C remote D move
II Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete each of the following sentences (2pts)
6 They suggest more trees in the school yard
A plant B planted C to plant D planting Her son felt sleepy………… he went to bed
A however B so C although D because of
8 They ……… her since she left school
A haven’t seen B aren’t seen C doesn’t see D don’t see She used to……… soccer in the afternoon two years ago
A played B playing C play D plays 10 I wish my home……… in the village
A was B were C is D will be
11 ……… Mrs.Thoa was tired, she helped her children with their homework A If B And C Or D Although
12 They arrived in Ho Chi Minh city………….……… Monday morning
A in B on C a D to
13 I thanked the man……… helped me move the fridge
A whom B who C whose D which
14 You don’t like this film,………?
A you B don’t you C are you D doesn’t you 15 If I were you, I……….ask the doctor for advice
A can B will C must D would
III Supply the correct form of the words in brackets to complete the following sentences (1pt) 16 The film is so…………that I have seen it twice (INTEREST)
17 Air ………… is one of the problems that people have deal to with (POLLUTE) 18 My teacher teaches ………… sciences (NATURE)
19 The gas from the chemical factory was ……… . (HARM) 20 She got the………… from the library (INFORM)
III Choose the best underlined word or phrase in each sentence that needs correcting.(1pt) 21 I enjoy to collect stamps in my free time
A B C D
22 Her teacher encouraged her taking part in the competition A B C D
23 If he knew her address, I will write to her A B C D
24 The man asked us not play near the lake A B C D
25 The exercises were such difficult that I couldn’t them A B C D
V Put the verbs in the brackets into the correct tense forms (1pt)
26 I think we should (give)……… poor children books, notebooks and school things 27 I (not/meet) ……… Nam since he left school
(34)29 If Trang had an alarm clock, she (arrive) ……… to school on time 30 What will you if you (decide) ……… to take a space trip? VI Read the text, then answer the questions below it (2 pts)
Clothes can tell a lot about person Some people like very colorful clothes because they want everyone to look at them and they want to be the center of things Others like to wear nice clothes, but their clothes are not colorful or fancy They not like people to look at them Clothes today are very different from the clothes of the 1800s One difference is the way they look For example, in 1800s, all women wore dress The dresses all had long skirts But today, women not wear dresses with long skirts Sometimes they wear short skirts Sometimes they wear pants Another difference between 1800s and today is the cloth In the 1800s, clothes were made only from natural kinds of cloth They were made from cotton, wool, silk But today, there are many kinds of man-made cloth A lot of clothes are now made from nylon, rayon or polyester
31 Why some people like very colorful clothes?
32 What kind of clothes other people like to wear?
33 Were the clothes of the 1800s the same as today ?
34 What sometimes women wear today?
35 Are there many kinds of man-made cloth now?
VII Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning with the first one (2pts)
36 He didn’t go to the party because he was busy
He was busy, ……… 37 It’s a pity We can’t speak English well
We wish ……… 38 “Do you like classical music ?” She asked me
She asked me ……… 39 The man is my new boss He is talking to the lady over there The man ……… 40 “Why don’t you buy them this picture as a wedding present, Tom ?” Jane suggested ……… 41 What a pity my wife can't speak English
(I wish 42 The man called the police His wallet was stolen
(The man 43 English people speak very quickly That's why I can't understand them
(If 44 The last time we saw Peter was on Sunday
(We haven't
45 This city had old buildings, but none can be found nowadays
(There used THE END
-Đề thi thử vào lớp 10 môn tiếng Anh năm học 2017 - 2018
Name: ……….
I Choose the word underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others: A seat B head C meat D feed
(35)2 A watches B washes C clauses D likes
3 A pleased B smoked C stopped D missed
4 A nuclear B humor C pollute D tunic
5 A earth B gather C ethnic D think
II Choose the best answer (A,B,C or D) to complete the sentences: The final examination will be held _ June 12th, 2007
A in B on C at D to
7 How many languages are there _ the world?
A in B on C over D through
8 Egypt is famous _ ancient pyramid
A on B to C from D for
9 The boy looks very proud _ his success at school
A on B of C at D in
10 When the trucks leave the police, the ground is covered _ trash
A in B by C with D of
11 You have read this article on the website, ?
A don't you B aren't you C didn't you D haven't you 12 All the students are looking forward _ their summer vacation in the countryside
A to spend B spend C to spending D spending
13 Did your children enjoy _ in the sea?
A swimming B swim C to swim D swam
14 "When is Mr Ba planning to retire?
- He _ for the company for thirty years now"
A works B is working C will work D has been working
15 Flowers should _ in warm places
A be keep B kept C be kept D be keeping
16 They went on walking _ it started to rain
A though B because C but D despite
17 Study harder _ the exam
A if you will fail B and you would fail C unless you fail D or you will fail 18 The girl wishes she _ in Hue for the festival next week
A had stayed B was staying C stay D could stay
19 Miss Lan stopped _ her letter because she had to leave for the hospital
A to write B write C writting D wrote
20 Do you know the man _ car Jack is driving?
A who B whom C which D whose
21 "I suggest going to Vung Tau on the weekend." - " _"
A That's a fine day B That's a good idea C That's a trip D That's a reason 22 " _" - "Don't worry I can fix it"
A Are you worried? B May i fix your TV? C The TV is out of
order again D I want to fix yourTV III Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage:
(36)holiday children (26) _ as witches, ghosts or others Most children go from house to house asking for candy or fruit (27) _ the people at the house not give (28) _ candy, the children will (29) _ a trick on them But this (30) _ ever happens Many people give them candy or fruit
23 A festivals B meetings C contests D courses
24 A on B at C in D for
25 A dream B greet C wish D congratulate
26 A wear B dress C put on D take off
27 A Whether B So C Although D If
28 A they B them C their D theirs
29 A say B tell C play D speak
30.A hardly B hard C soon D always
IV Choose the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting: 31 You're tired although you stayed up too late to watch TV last night
A B C D 32 Tuan sighed sad when he heard that he failed the test A B C D
33 Don't speak English with him; he hardly not know any English A B C D
34 90 percent of earthquakes occurs around the Pacific Rim A B C D
V Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence:
35 Fuel can be cut down by having fewer cars on the roads (consume)
36 Many chemicals have a effect on the environment (disaster)
37 , the typhoon didn't cause any damage on the village (lucky)
38 The next stage in the of television is interactive TV (develop)
VI Read the passage and then write True or False in your answer sheet: Daddy,
I am writing this to tell you how much you are missed and loved I will always remember that day -my wedding day You were standing there with tears in your eyes while I was walking towards -my groom You gave me a hug, and the feeling that you never wanted to let me go But at last I had to leave you and start my new life a moment in time that lasted forever I now have children, Dad, but I will always be your little girl! Happy Father's Day
39 This is a letter written by a daughter to her father 40 The father in the letter is not loved much
41 The man did not let his daughter go at last 42 The writer of this letter hasn't got any children
VII Rewrite the sentences so that they are nearest in meaning to the sentence printed before them:
43 Ba said, "I am going to meet your sister in front of the station, Liz"
- Ba told Liz that ……… 44 The last time she went out with him was two years ago
- She hasn't ……… 45 She is not on board now, so she can't experience these marvelous things - If she ……… 46 The show was interesting to the boys
- The boys felt ………
(37)Name: ……….
I Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently (0,6m) A son B lemon C bacon D iron
A imagine B magazine C discipline D Valentine A pipe B bill C side D smile
II Choose the word that its main stress is placed differently from the others (0,4m)
1 A tutor B highlight C lunar D enroll
2 A selection B national C recycle D convenient III Choose the best option (3m)
1 The Internet is a very fast to get
A inform B information C informatics D informative A meteor is also called a shooting star or ………… star
A flying B falling C fallen D dropping
3 If they are pupils, they……… wear uniform
A must B would C could D had She sings very
A beauty B beautify C beautiful D beautifully the manager is out today, I’ll sign the letter
A Because B Because of C As D A and C Can you turn the radio ? I’m learning my lessons
A.on B in C off D for
7 I live in Da Lat, is one of the most beautiful cities of Vietnam A.who B which C whom D whose My friends come to stay us Christmas A to/ at B with/ in C to/ in D.with/ at If he you, he would this work
A is B were C had D be 10 Environmental is a serious problem facing mankind today
A pollution B polluted C.pollute D polluting 11 I am late, ?
A am I B am not I C aren’t I D not am I
12 She said they there the following day
A were B come C will be D would be
13 They a new hospital in my neiborhood now
A are building B were building C building D are being built 14 He has ……… interesting book that we all want to borrow it
A such B such a C such an D so
15 In my family lighting for 20% of the electricity bill
A wastes B collects C saves D accounts
IV Read the passage, choose True (T) or False (F), then answer these questions (1,5 points) Garbage is a serious problem in the United States Every year, American produce 308 billion pounds of garbage (about 140 billion kilos)! A lot of garbage goes into landfills However, many landfills not have enough room for all the garbage
One answer to the garbage problem is recycling Half of all the garbage in the United States can be recycled and used again Recycling helps the landfill problem and saves enough energy, too When people recycle newspapers, they save trees When they recycle glass, plastic, or cans, they save oil and electricity Recycling is good for everyone
1) True(T) or False (F)
(38)b) We save trees if we recycle glass c) 50% garbage in the United States can be recycle and used again
2) Answer the questions
a) Do many landfills have enough room for all the garbage?
……… b) What people save when they recycle glass, plastic, or cans?
……… V Read the passage and the exercise.(1,5m)
It’s not enough that the computer is invading our work and play world It has started to invade our shopping world as well Shopping by computer, or teleshopping, is a phenomenon that is beginning to appear in homes, stores, hotels, and even airports The service allows the shopper to look at electronic catalogs and to order items, such as dishes, clothing or concert tickets, without leaving the computer This modern way of shopping is convenient, specially for busy people
1 The computer is now invading ………
A our work and play world B our work, play and shopping world C our shopping world D our business world
2 Shopping by computer is also called ………
A teleshopping B window shopping
C shopping mall D duty-free shopping
3 The service allows the shopper to ………
A see the good B make a bargain
C shop on line D buy low-priced goods
4 Internet shopping is convenient for …………
A people who don’t have much free time B people who have to travel a lot C people who the housework D people who don’t like shopping According to the passage, you can’t your teleshopping without ……… A.a television B a shopping list
C a telephone D a computer VI Complete the sentences using the cues(1.5m)
1 Why don’t you install a burglar alarm in your house?
- I suggest you We watched the football match between Liverpool and Manchester United last Saturday - The football match Tom failed the exam because of his laziness
- Because Tom Does your brother use the Internet every day?
- Your brother uses ? “Do your grandparents still live in Nha Trang now?” said Nam to me
- Nam asked VII Make the sentences using the cues given(1,5m)
1/ Last weekend/ my family/ two day trip/ home village./ We/ start/ the journey/ very early/ morning ………
2/ After three hours/ travel/ bus/ we/ reach/ old banyan tree/ entrance/ the village
……… 3/ Every one/ feel tired/ take a rest/ the tree
(39)5/ We/ spend/ enjoyable weekend/ the country./We/ feel/ happy and healthy/ the trip ……… The end
Đề thi thử vào lớp 10 môn tiếng Anh năm học 2017 - 2018
Name: ………
I Circle the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others a home b hour c hand d hear
2 a school b match c teach d chair
3 a protects b kicks c misses d stops a needed b stopped c missed d talked
5 a kind b pink c nice d pine
II: Choose a word whose stress pattern is different from the rest of the group a Enjoy b collect c escape d answer
2 a summer b birthday c busy d machine
3 a forget b repeat c allow c morning
4 a raincoat b bedroom c hot- dog d short- sighted a unimportant b underground c encourage d.imperfect
III Choose the word or phrase (A,B,C or D) that best fits the blank space in each sentence The entrance examination will be held……… June 22nd 2012
A in B on C at D to
2 You don’t like watching this film, ………?
A don’t you B are you C you D did you The bus collected us at o’clock early the morning
A on B from C in D at
4 They went on working……… it started to rain
A though B because C but D in spite of The girl wishes she……… in Hue for the festival next week A had stayed B was staying C stay D could stay We used to……… fishing when we were young
A went B gone C go D going
7 Do you know the man……… met our teacher yesterday?
A who B whom C which D whose
8 If I ……… time, I’ll write to you
A had B have C had D will have
9 My school _in 1990 by worker
A is builtB was building C was built D has been built 10 My father asked us _too much time playing computer games
A not to spending B did not spend C not to spend D to not spent 11 If I were a flower, I _a sunflower
A was B were C will be D would be
12 He didn't run to get there first
A enough fast B fast enough C enough to fast D to fast enough 13 the weather was bad, the football match was put off
A though B Because of C Because D So
14 Even it was very cold, Mr Ba was waiting for the bus
A although B though C despite of D in spite of 15 September 2nd has been considered a great holiday in Viet Nam 1945
A since B on C for D from
(40)1 The students (learn) English in the classroom at the moment
The house (destroy) by the storm last week
When I (come) yesterday, they (have) dinner
If I were you, I (not spend ) much time on video games
Would you mind (close) the window?
Laura wishes that she (not live ) in a small flat
They (repair) our school some years ago
Nga suggests (help)the poor
My mother came in while I (watch) TV in my room
10 It is easy (find) a beautiful house in the big city
V Complete each sentence with the correct form of the word given in the brackets: Fish can’t live in this lake because the water is ………… … (pollute)
2 I saw your school’s ……… … (advertise)
3 Energy-saving bulbs should be …… ……… (use)
4 Passover of the Jewish people is a festival which celebrates …… from slavery (free) ………, people eat sticky rice cakes at Tet (tradition)
6 English is fun, so we are in learning it (interest) The Internet is a wonderful of modern life (invent) The price of has gone up again (elictric)
9 You must be when you open that door (care)
10 We can protect the environment by air pollution (reduce) VI choose the underlined word or phrase in each sentence that need correcting I saw the men, the women and the cattle which went to the field
A B C D
2 Look at the two dictionarys and you will see they are the same in some ways A B C D
3 There is no water in the house If there is, we could cook dinner A B C D She did her test careful last week
A B C D
5 Would you mind turn on the lights, please? It’s too dark for me to read A B C D Yesterday when Jane phoned, Mike had dinner with his family A B C D
7 This book was writing by Jack London, an American writer A B C D
8 Mr Johnson used to running every morning, but he doesn’t now A B C D
(41)A B C D
10 I am afraid this camera is too expensive for we to buy A B C D VII Read the passage
Tet holiday is celebrated on the first day of the Lunar New Year in Viet Nam Some weeks before the New Year, the Vietnamese clean their houses and paint the walls New clothes are bought for the occasion One or two days before the festival, people make Banh chung, which is the traditional cake, and kinds of jam On the New Year’s Eve, the whole family get together for the reunion dinner Every member of the family should be present during the dinner in which many different kinds of dishes are served On New Year morning, the young members of the family pay their respects to the elders And the children receive lucky money wrapped in red tiny envelopes Then people go to visit the neighbors, friends and relatives
a,True or false
1 Vietnamese people clean their houses some weeks before the New Year A week before Tet, people make Chung cake
3 The young members of the family pay their respects to elders The elders receive lucky money wrapped in red tiny envelopes b,Answer the questions
1 When is Tet holiday celebrated in Viet Nam?
……… Do they make Banh chung three days before the festival?
……… What they on the New Year’s Eve?
……… Who receives lucky money?
……… Do they visit their neighbors, friends, relatives on New Year morning?
………
VIII Rewrite each sentence, beginning as shown, so that the meaning stays the same They did the work excellently
The work……… ……… “I am going to meet my pen pal in front of the station”, said Lan
Lan said that……… ……… Mai can sing better than Hoa
Hoa can’t……… ……… I don’t have a motorbike
I wish……… ……… Finding an apartment in a big city is not easy
It is not My sister started learning English years ago
My sister has It takes Long two hours to his homework every day
Long spends “Do you go to school on Sunday?” my friend asked
My friend asked Mary usually went swimming after school last year
Mary used
(42)IX Use the words or phrases given to complete the sentences
1 He/ be/ fond of/ listen/music
……… She/ be/ best/ student/ class
……… How long/ it/ take/ you/ go/ school/ everyday?
……… I/ not finish/ homework/ yet
……… Lan/ start/ learn/ English/ 6/ years/ ago
……… I/ look/ forward/ to/ see/ you/ again
……… If/ I/ you/ ,/ I/ learn harder
She/ suggest/ go/ Huong pagoda/ this weekend
……… They/ suggest/ we/ protect/ environment
……… 10 Unless/ weather/ nice/ we/ stay/ home
……… The end
(43)READING 1 Read the following passage and choose the best answers New York – The “ Big Apple”
Our arrival in New York was spectacular It’s skyscrapers and the Statue of Liberty make a (1) _sight New York has a (2) _of over seven million and it is
probably the world’s most famous city The inhabitants of the “Big Apple” come from many (3) _countries There are more nationalities in New York(4) _in any other places on the earth It is also has(5) _tourists than any other city except London, especially in the summer (6) _come from all(7) _the world and have a wonderful time There are so many (8) _for them to get enthusiastic about – whether it’s some of the (9) _museums in the world or the (10) _little streets of Greenwich Village
1 A sad B beautiful C horrible D cold
2 A attraction B impression C population D people
3 A same B young C old D different
4 A than B rather C of D to
5 A many B much C more D lots
6 A Visit B Visitors C Workers D Goers
7 A in B from C over D of
8 A attraction B place C sights D area
9 A good B better C best D nicer
10 A to charm B charm C charmed D charming
2 Read the following passage and choose the best answers. Dear Jean,
I’m sorry I (1) _to you lately, but I have been working hard When I (2) _your last letter I was acting in a play at school, and when I finished that I went on a holiday with some friends I intended(3) _you a postcard, but I forgot to take your address with me How are you getting (4) _at college? You didn’t (5) _much about this in your letter I hope you still like it and don’t work all the time! I’m starting work in London after I (6) _school in July, and I want to see you then Do you still want to come and stay (7) _a few days? I know you are busy, but by the time your term (8) _, I’ll have started my job I’ve done so (9) _things lately! I’ve just learned to drive and my parents sometimes lend me their car, so I often go out with friends (10) _I’ll drive to Birmingham and see you one day
1 A not write B haven’t written C don’t write D didn’t write A received B have received C receive D to receive
3 A sending B send C to send D sent
4 A up B over C on D with
5 A talk B tell C say D chat
6 A leave B left C leaved D leaving
7 A for B at C in D out
8 A finished B finishing C to finish D finishes
9 A much B many C a lot D lots of
10 A May be B May being C Maybe D May I be
3 Read the following passage and choose the best answers.
Tet is a national and (1) festival in Vietnam It is occasion for every Vietnamese to be reunited to think (2) their past activities and hope for good luck in the new year
(44)dressed (6) are hoping to receive money put in small red envelopes as they are wishing longevity to (7) grandparents and parents Wrong doings should (8) avoided on these days
1 A traditional B modern C compulsory D convenient A about B with C after D for
3 A was B were C are D is
4 A decorate B decorating C to decorate D decorated A for B forward C after D at
6 A them B who C these D they A his B her C my D their A take B not C we D be
4 Read and find a suitable word to fill in each numbered blank to complete the following passage
During the teenage years, young people can at times (1) difficult to talk to They often seem to dislike being questioned They may seem unwilling (2) talk about their work at school This is a normal development at this (3), though it can be very hard for parents to understand It is part of becoming independent, of teenagers trying to be adult (4) they are still growing up Young people are more willing to talk (5)they believe that questions are asked out of real interest and not because people are trying to check up on them
Parents should their (6) to talk to their son or daughter about school work and future plans they had (7) not push them to talk if they don’t want to Parents should also watch for the dangerous signs: some young people in (8) to be adult may experiment with alcohol or smoking Parents need to watch for any signs of unusual behavior which may be connected with these and get help if necessary
5 Read the following passage then answer the questions
Tropical rain forests are found in Amazon region of South America, central America, Africa, South and South east Asia Rain forests are very important to the world’s climate The Amazon rain forests alone receive about 30 to 40 percent of the total rainfall on the earth and produce about the same percentage of the world’s oxygen Some scientists believe that the decrease size of rain forests will affect the climate on the earth, making it uncomfortable or even dangerous for life Saving our rain forests is an international problem One country, or even a few countries can not solve the problem alone The nations of the world must work together to find a solution before it is too late Questions :
1 Where are the rain forests found ?
How much percent of the world’s oxygen the Amazon rain forests produce? How will the decreasing size of rain forests affect the climate on the earth ?
Is saving our rain forests only a national problem ?
6 Read the passage carefully Then decide whether each of the statements below is TRUE (T), or FALSE (F).
Indonesia is an island nation in Southeast Asia Its official name is the Republic of Indonesia It is a member country of the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) The country's total area is 1,904,443 sq km Like Vietnam and other countries in Southeast Asia, Indonesia enjoys tropical climate The rupiah is the official monetary unit of Indonesia, consisting of 100 sen
(45)is the world's fourth most populous country after China, India, and the United States Islam, which is over eighty per cent of the population practice, is the country's official religion In addition, there are other religions such as Protestantism, Catholicism, Buddhism, Hinduism
The national language is Bahasa Indonesia, which is a modified form of Malay Besides, about 300 other languages and dialects are spoken English is increasingly used as the language of business Indonesia is located in Southeast Asia _
2 All the countries in Southeast Asia enjoy tropical climate _ Islam is the only official religion in Indonesia _
4 There are more people in Indonesia than in the USA _ Indonesia is one of the countries of ASEAN _
6 The Indonesian unit of currency is sen _
7 Islam is the most common religion in Indonesia _
8 Bahasa Indonesia is the only language spoken in Indonesia _ 7 Read the following passage and choose the best answer.
We don’t only choose clothes to make us look…1…., we also use them to tell the world … 2….our personality The clothes we wear and our …3….as a whole give other people useful information about what we think…4….we feel If we feel cheerful, we usually wear …5….clothes and if we feel …6….we sometimes put on dark clothes But why teenagers wear black so…7….? Is it because they feel miserable all …8….? This is unlikely to be the case It is probably just because it is …9….to wear black, and young people they are real fans of …10…
1 A attract B attractive C attractively D attraction
2 A of B with C by D about
3 A appear B appearance C appeared D appearing
4 A which B what C how D when
5 A colorful B colors C colorfully D colorless A depress B depressed C depressing D depression A frequent B frequency C frequently D frequently A the time B the day C the week D the month A fashion B fashionable C fashioner D fashioned 10 A fashion B fashionable C fashioner D fashioned 8 Read the following passage and choose the best answers.
BLUE JEANS.
Levi Strauss, a young …1… from Germany, arrived in San Francisco in 1850 California was in the middle of the Gold Rush, thousand of men were coming to California to dig for gold And Levi Strauss came to sell canvas to these …2… Canvas is heavy fabric So Levi Strauss thought the miners could use the canvas for tents
One day Strauss heard a miner …3… that he couldn’t find clothes …4… for the work he was doing Strauss got an idea He quickly took some of his canvas and made it …5… pants These are pants were …6… the miners needed In on day Strauss sold all the pants he had made
Strauss wanted to improve his pants He wanted to make them event better He bought a fabric that was softer than canvas but just as strong This fabric came from Nimes, a city in France, and was called serge de Nimes The miners liked this fabric They called it “denim” (from de Nimes) and bought even more pants from Strauss
However, denim had …7… Because of this the denim pants did not look interesting and they got dirty easily To solve these problems, Strauss made the denim blue
Strauss continued to improve his jeans Today, the company he started is known around the world
(46)1 A immigrate B immigrant C immigrated D migrate A gold mines B gold mining C gold miners D mining gold
3 A complain B tell C ask D talk
4 A enough strong B strong enough C strength D strength enough
5 A from B for C into D to
6 A that B what C which D No word is needed
7 A colorful B colorless C no color D color The word “ to improve” means
A to make better B to find more C to take care D to look after The phrase “ around the world” means _
A outside the world B the world over C near the world D worldwide 10 People like jeans because they are
A practical B fashionable C colorful D A and B
9 Read the passage Write T for true sentences, F for false sentences and N for the sentences containing no information.
It is great to have pen pals In my opinion, friendship is among the meaningful relations in our life Many of my friends have pen pals and they correspond regularly A friend of mine once got a letter from the school mailbox and told me a lot of interesting things about her pen pal That made me excited and I was eager to have one Therefore, I got online and did some chatting I was lucky to get to know a very nice Australian girl Her name's Jenny She and I are the same age and we have a lot of things in common
Although my English was not very good at first, we were able to understand each other quite well My English has improved a lot Jenny has never been to Viet Nam However, she thinks well of our country and our people When she comes to Viet Nam, I will take her to some interesting places, especially our World Heritage Sites, such as Ha Long Bay, Hoi An Ancient Town, My- Son Tower Through her mail, she tells me about her country Thanks to Jenny, I know more and more about Australia I hope to be an exchange student in Australia some day and we will be able to meet
1 The writer's English is now better than before _ The writer has 'never been to Australia _
3 Australia doesn't have as many World Heritage Sites as Viet Nam _ The pen pal mentioned is as old as the writer _
5 They correspond in Vietnamese _ 10 Multiple-choice cloze:
I first met Maryam at a farewell party (1) _ by Lan two years ago Her charming face caught my attention We exchanged greetings and became friends Since then we have kept (2) _ touch and shared our common interests Maryam is two years older (3) _ I am She is in grade 12 in a senior high school She works her hardest and always comes top in her class She especially loves (4) _ sciences
I am proud (5) _ have a pen pal (6) _ her I hope our friendship will last forever I always remember her parting words, "This moment has become unforgettable for me I will be thinking about you Mai." And this morning I got a letter (7) _ her She said that she would come to Viet Nam next summer vacation I am looking forward to (8) _ her again I am thinking of a plan for what we are going to during her visit
1 A hold B held C holding D was held
2 A with B at C on D in
3 A than B as C like D as well as A natural B nature C naturally D naturalize
5 A of B with C to D in
(47)7 A from B with C to D by
8 A see B seeing C seen D saw
11 Choose A, B, C or D to complete the following passage:
Clothes can tell a lot (1)………a person Some people like very colorful clothes because they want everyone (2)…………at them and they want to be the center of things (3)……… People like to wear nice clothes, but their clothes are not (4)………… or fancy They not like people (5) ………… Clothes today are very different (6)………… the clothes of the 1800s
One difference is the way they look For example, in the 1800s, all women (7)………… dress The dresses all had long skirts But today, women not always wear dresses with skirts Sometimes they wear short skirts Sometimes they wear pants Another difference between 1800 and today is the (8)…… In the 1800s, clothes (9)………… natural kinds of cloth They were from cotton, wool, silk on linen But today, there are (10)……… Kinds of man made cloth A lot of clothes are now made from nylon, rayon or polyester
1 A about B at C with D on
2 A look B to look C looked D looking
3 A each other B another C others D other
4 A color B colorfully C colorful D colored
5 A to look at them B to looking at them C looking at them D looked at them
6 A at B to C from D in
7 A wear B worn C wore D wearing
8 A cloth B clothing C clothe D clothes
9 A were made only by B were made only of C were made only in D were made only from
10 A many B much C any D a little
12 Read the following passage and choose the best answers. Lucky survivors
A couple from Miami, Bill and Simon Butler, (1)……… …sixty-six days in a life-raft in the sea of central America after their yacht sank They survived in very good(2)……….… Twenty-one days after they left Panama in their yacht, they met some whales “ They started to hit the side of the boat”, said Bill, “and then (3)……… we heard water.”
Two minutes (4)……… , the yacht was sinking They jumped into the life-raft and watched the boat go (5)………the water For twenty days they had (6)………… … of food, biscuits, and bottle of water They also had a fishing-line and a machine to make salt water into drinking water, two things which (7)………….… their lives They caught eight to ten fish a day and ate them raw Then the line broke “ So we had no more fish (8)………….…something very strange happened Some sharks came to feed and the fish under the raft were afraid and came to the surface I caught them with my hands.”
About twenty ships (9)………them, but no one saw them After fifty days at sea their life-raft was beginning to break up Then suddenly it was all over A fishing brat saw them and (10) ………….…them up their two months at sea was over
1 A took up B went C spent D occupied
2 A condition B way C manner D state
3 A occasionally B suddenly C quickly D clearly
4 A later B after C soon D passing
5 A in B down C under D below
6 A containers B tins C boxes D packages
7 A rescued B helped C maintained D saved
8 A until B when C as D that
(48)10 A took B pull C picked D moved 13 Read the text then choose the best answer to complete the blanks
A TRIP TO FRANCE
Paul had a very exciting summer holiday this year His French pen-friend invited him to visit her family in the south of France Paul(1)………… by plane from London to Paris Marie, his French friend,(2)………… him in Paris and together they took a train from Paris to Marseilles Marseilles is the(3)………… where Marie’s family lives It is a very large port A lot of people live in Marseilles and (4)………… are many interesting shops and cafes there Paul started French at school two years ago and he spoke French all the time with Marie and her family (5)………… it was very difficult for him but soon it became(6)………… easier One day Marie and her parents(7)………… Paul for a picnic in the mountains They climbed a big hill From the top of the hill, they had a wonderful(8)………… In the (9)………… they could see the sea Paul was very sad when it was time to go back to London and school He is already looking (10)………… to next summer when Marie is going to spend her holidays with his family in England
1 A got B moved C went D transferred
2 A met B saw C took D greeted
3 A country B town C capital D village
4 A they B those C these D there
5 A At first B At beginning C At starting D At first time
6 A much B so C too D extremely
7 A brought B took C carried D got
8 A view B sight C scene D scenery
9 A space B air C distance D way
10 A through B forward C on D out
14: Read the passage below then pick out ONE best option (A, B, C or D to complete each of the following sentences:
Britain is now a highly industrialized country and there are only 238,000 farms in the UK More and more farmers leave the land because they can not earn enough money to survive Only large farms are economic and because of this most British farm are big They usually grow cereals in the east of England and raise sheep and cows in the north of England and Scotland The small family farms often have to earn more money by offering bed and breakfast accommodation to tourists
Farming methods in Britain have also changed Fields used to be quite small, divided by hedges which were sometimes a thousand years old and full of wild flowers and birds Many hedges were pulled up to allow farmers to use modern machinery Now most fields in England are large by European standards
1 British farmers give up working on their farms because
A they are tired of the farm work B they can’t earn their own living by farming C they want to continue to live D they are forced to leave the land
2 Most British farms are big because _
A there are plenty of abandoned land B farming is now industrialized C small farms are uneconomic D most British farmers are rich
3.The small family farms often offer bed and breakfast accommodation to tourists A to show their friendship
B because they want to have more tourists to their farms C in order to improve their earnings
D so that the tourists will return in their farm the next time Fields on British farms were
(49)5 Which of the following sentences is not true? A Industries are developed in Britain
B Breeding farms are usually in the north of England
C Many hedges are pulled down for farmers to expand their farms D Most fields in England are now larger than they used to be 15 Choose A, B, C or D to complete the following passage.
My village is about 50 kilometers (1. the city center It is very beautiful and (2. place where people (3. flowers and vegetables only It’s very famous for its pretty roses and picturesque (4. The air is quite (5. … ; however, the smell of the roses make people (6. Cool In spring, my villages looks lie a carpet with plenty of (7. … Tourists come to visit it so often Nowadays, with electricity, it doesn’t take the (8. much time to water the roses And even at night, people can (9. … Along the path and enjoy the fresh smell (10. the flowers
1 A on B for C from D since
2 A peace B peaceful C peacefully D quite
3 A grow B buy C grew D bought
4 A scenery B scenes C scenes D scenes
5 A cool B fresh C clear D clean
6 A felt B to feel C feel D feeling
7 A colors B colorful C spots D styles
8 A villages B towns C villagers D city- dwellers
9 A waked B walked C walked D walking
10 A on B of C in D at
16 Choose A, B, C or D to complete the following passage.
When our class teacher suggested an excursion (1) the last June holidays, we chose the Botanic Garden, the place we all wanted (2) _ All the boys and girls of the class assembled in our school one day and started our bus journey at 9;00 AM As soon as we arrived t the garden, our teacher took us to an open grass patch and told us about the program for the day The Botanic Garden has a variety of flowers and trees, each and everyone is (3) _ the air was very cool and clean, so we (4) _ Very refreshed It was so pleasing to see the well cut grass, hedges and flowering plants all around
Our teacher (5) _us about the history of the botanic Garden We spent some time (6) jokes and telling stories After that we had lunch The some of us played games while others went out to collect seeds of flowers Our teacher (7) _ a few photographs of us in the garden(8) _ About 4;00 PM, we returned home
1 A on B at C during D to
2 A visit B to visit C visiting D visited
3 A label B labeling C labeled D to label
4 A feel B fall C fell D felt
5 A told B said C asked D advised
6 A crack B cracking C to crack D cracked
7 A carries B laid C had D took
8 A at B On C In D Among
17 Choose A, B, C or D to complete the following passage.
(50)(7) practice speaking English (8) _many foreigners Although he felt tired, he all had a nice day
1 A to B on C at D in
2 A for B at C to D in
3 A at B in C up D to
4 A For B In C On D At
5 A in B among C by D with
6 A to B on C at D in
7 A to B in C on D by
8 A with B on C in D to
18 Choose A, B, C or D to complete the following passage:
English is a very useful language If we (1) English, we can go to any countries we like We will not find it hard to make people understand (2) _ we want to say English also help us to learn all kinds of(3) hundreds of books are (4) in English everyday in (5) countries English has also helped to spread ideas and knowledge (6) all corners of the world Therefore, the English language has helped to spread better (7) and (8) _ among the countries of the world
1 A to know B know C knew D known
2 A what B where C when D how
3 A subjects B things C ideas D plans
4 A write B wrote C written D writing
5 A much B lot of C many D a lots of
6 A in B with C at D to
7 A to understand B understanding C understand D understood A friend B friendly C friendliness D friendship
19 Read the following passage and fill in each blank with a suitable word from the box Do not use the same word more than once.
Every year many people in the world learn English Some of them are young children Others are (1) Many are adults Some learn at school, others learn in (2) _ classes A few learn English by themselves or just by hearing the (3) _ on television or among their friends Most people must work (4) to learn English Why these people want to learn English? It isn’t (5) to answer that question Young children learn English at school because it is one of their (6) _ Many adults learn English because it is (7) for their work Teenagers often learn English for their higher (8) , because some of their books are in English at (9) or university Other people learn English because they want to read (10) _ or magazines in English
20 Fill in each gap one suitable preposition. Dear sir,
I saw your advertisement (1)……… English classes (2)………… Sunflowers magazine and I am interested (3)………… coming (4)……….your Foreign Language Center this summer
I have learnt English (5)……… years but I have never been (6)……… England and I feel that it is now necessary, especially to improve my pronunciation Could you
(51)please send me more information (7)………… your courses and an application form? I would also like some information about accommodation I can your tests (8)………… attending your course if necessary
I look forward (9)………… hearing (10)………… you as soon as possible Your faithfully,
J.B John
21 Read the text then choose the best answer to fill in the blanks. LEARNING A SECOND LANGUAGE
Some people learn a second language (1) _ Other people have trouble learning a new language How can you have (2) _learn a new language , such as English ? There are several ways to make learning English a little (3) _and more interesting
The first step is to feel positive about learning English If you believe that you can learn, you will learn (4) patient You not to have to understand(5) all at once It `s natural to make mistakes when you learn something new We can learn from our mistakes
The second step is to practice your English For example , write in a journal, or diary ,every day You will get used to (6) _in English , and you will feel comfortable expressing your ideas in English After several weeks, you will see that your writing is improving (7) _,you much speak English every day You can practice with your classmates (8) _class
The third step is to keep a record of your language learning You can write this in your journal After (9) _class , think about what you did Did you answer a question(10) _? Did you understand something the teacher explained? Perhaps the lesson was difficult , but you tried to understand it
It is important to practice every day and make a record of your achievements A ease B easy C easily D all a, b, c A itself B yourself C himself D herself A ease B easy C easily D easier A Be B Being C To be D Been A anything B nothing C everything D something A write B writing C to write D written A In addition B Addition C Additional D By addition A of side B outside C beside D by side A some B each C all D few 10 A correct B correction C correctly D corrective 22 Reading the following passage and choose the best answers
LEARNING A LANGUAGE
Speech is one of the most important (1) _of communicating It consists of far more than just making noises To talk and also to (2) _by other people, we have to speak a language, that is, we have to use combinations of (3) _that everyone agrees stand for a particular object or idea Communication would be impossible if everyone made up their own language
Learning a language properly is very (4) _ The basic (6) _ of English is not very large, and only about 2000 words are needed to speak it quite …56… But the more words you know, the more ideas you can (7) _and the more precise you can be about their exact meaning
Words are the (8) _ thing we use in communicating what we want to say The way we (9) _ the words is also very important Our tone of voice can express many emotions and (10) _whether we are pleased of angry, for instance
1 A ways B reasons C rules D tests
(52)3 A sounds B languages C systems D talks A important B expensive C simple D easy
5 A word B vocabulary C grammar D structure
6 A good B fluent C well D perfect
7 A grow B need C pass D express
8 A most B main C certain D full
9 A send B talk C say D pass
10 A asks B understands C knows D shows
23 Choose A, B, C or D to complete the following passage.
There are at least 2,000 different languages in the world Of all these languages, English is the most (1)……….used It is used by business people, airline pilots and sea captains all over the world It is also the first language (2)………sports and science So it is very (3) ………….to learn English
Chinese is also an important language because it has the (4)………numbers of speakers There are not only one billion people living in China today, but also many Chinese people (5) ………outside China Chinese is widely (6)……… in many parts of Asia and Africa Russian is spoken in both Europe and Asia French is widely (7)………in Europe and in parts of Canada, Africa and Asia
From more than 2,000 languages, the United Nations has (8)………six of them for business They are Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish
1 A wide B widely C widen D widening
2 A in B at C of D to
3 A unimportance B unimportant C importance D important
4 A great B greater C greaten D greatest
5 A live B lived C to live D living
6 A speak B spoke C spoken D speaking
7 A understood B understanding C to understand D understand
8 A choose B chosen C chose D choosing
24 Reading the following passage and choose the best answers Homework
Many people now (1) _that teachers give pupils too (2) _homework They said that it is unnecessary for children to work (3) _home in their free time Moreover, they argue that most teachers not properly plan the homework tasks they give to pupils The result is that pupils have to repeat which they have (4) _done at school
Recently in Greece many parents complained (5) _the difficult homework which teachers gave to their children The parents say that most of the homework was (6) _of time and they want to stop it Spain and Turkey are two countries which stopped homework recently In Denmark, West Germany and several other (7) _in Europe, teachers can’t set homework at weekends
Most people agree that homework is unfair A pupil who can his homework in a (8) _and comfortable room is in a much better position than a pupil who does his homework in a small, noisy room with the television(9) _ Some parents help their children (6) _their homework
It is important, however, that teachers talk to parents about homework Parents are often better at teaching their own children
1 A think B talk C speak D tell
2 A many B a lot C much D lots
3 A in B for C on D at
(53)5 A of B about C with D over
6 A a need B a must C a waste D a form
7 A houses B towns C cities D countries
8 A quiet B quietly C quite D quietly
9 A at B on C in D to
10 A to B of C with D about
25 Read the passage and fill in each blank with a suitable word from the box. working doing sound scientific adults writers universities angry computers have
Today, computer companies sell many different programs for computers First, there are programs for (1) _ math problems Second, there are programs for (2) _ studies Third, some programs are like fancy typewriters They are often used by (3) _ and business people Other programs are made for courses in schools and (4) _ And finally, there are programs for fun They include word games and puzzles for children and (5) _
There are many wonderful new computer programs, but there are other reasons to like (6) _ Some people like the way computers hum and sing when they are (7) _ It is a happy sound, like the sounds of toys and childhood Computers also (8) _ lights and pretty pictures And computers even seem to have personalities That may (9) _ strange, but computers seem to have feelings Sometimes they seem happy, sometimes they seem (10) _ It is easy to think they are like people
26 Reading the following passage and choose the best answers. BIRTH OF THE COMPUTER
Most people think of computers are very modern inventions, products of our new technological age But actually, the idea for a computer (1) _worked out over two centuries ago by a man (2) _Charles Babbage
Babbage was born (3) _1791 and grew up to be a brilliant mathematician He drew up plans for several calculating machines (4) _ he called “engines” But despite the fact that he (5) _building some of these, he never finished any of them Over the years people have argued (6) _his machines would ever work Recently, however, the science Museum in London has finished building (7) _engine based on of Babbage’s designs (8) _has taken years to complete and more (9) _four thousand parts have been specially made Whether it works or not, the machine will be on show at special exhibition in the science Museum (10) _remind people of Babbage’s work
1 A has B was C had D is
2 A known B recognized C written D called
3 A on B in C by D for
4, A whose B who C these D which
5 A wanted B made C started D missed
6 A until B whether C while D through
7 A some B the C an D that
8 A One B He C They D It
9 A than B therefore C when D then
10 A to B as C for D so
27 Reading the following passage and choose the best answers. THE IMPORTANT OF COMPUTERS
(54)(3) _form of, for example, books, newspapers and timetables Now more and more information is put on computers
Computers play a (4) _in our everyday lives Consider the use (5) _ computers in both shops and offices Big shops, especially chain stores with branches all (6) _ the country, have to deal with very large amounts of information They have to make sure (7) _ are enough good on the shelves for customers to buy They need to be able to re-order before stocks (8) _ out, to decide which things are selling well and (9) _ on All these processes are performed quickly and efficiently (10) _computers
1 A which B that C who D both a and b
2 A being B be C been D have been
3 A this B that C the D a
4 A part B role C field D both a and b
5 A in B of C with D one
6 A upon B on C over D in
7 A there B they C which D where
8 A go B run C get D work
9 A so B such C go D get
10.A with B on C by D through
28 Reading the following passage and choose the best answers. My Television
My television is an important (1) _of furniture to me I can’t get (2) the house very often, but my TV brings the whole (3) to me From the evening news and the “all-news” channels I learn about events in the (4) world: politics, the environment, recent changes in technology and medicine, and (5) on I like game shows and travel programs, (6) And I love comedies: I think it `s important to be (7) _to laugh I can even watch shows (8) _other languages and “go shopping” by TV With the major national networks (CBS NBC, ABC), the abdication and cable channels, and the extra sports and movie channels, I have a (9) of fifty different Programs (10) _the same time! Maybe I’ll get a satellite dish Then I’ll have even
more choices
1 A bit B piece C slice D pair A out B in C out of D in to
3 A world B places C towns D cities
4 A side B inside C outside D by side
5 A such B this C that D so
6 A too B so C either D neither
7 A ability B enable C able D inability
8 A of B in C at D wish
9 A choose B chose C choice D choosing
10 A in B at C on D of
29 Read the passage and answer the questions
Clothes can tell a lot about a person Some people like very colorful clothes because they want everyone to look at them and they want to be the center of things Other people like to wear nice clothes, but their clothes are not colorful or fancy They not like people to look at them Clothes today are very different from the clothes of the 1800s One difference is the way they look For example, in the 1800s all women wore dresses The dresses all had long skirts
(55)linen But today , there are many kinds of man –made cloth A lot of clothes are now made from nylon, rayon, or polyester
1.Why some people like very colorful clothes ?
……… 2.What kind of clothes other people like to wear ?
……… 3.Were the clothes of the 1800s the same as clothes today ?
……… 4.What sometimes women wear today ?
……… 5.What were clothes made from in the 1800s ?
……… 6.Are there many kinds of man - made clothes today ?
……… 30 Read the following passage then answer True (T) or False (F): (1m)
Advertisements are very important in the modern world Often your T-shirt or jeans show the name of the company that made them This is a popular form of advertising A special picture or symbol, called logo, is sometimes used You see logos on many different products The idea of a logo is that whenever you see it, you think of that product or company
Many people like to buy a product because it is made by a certain company Some people only buy a product that is made by a famous company People wear clothes and carry bags that have a famous label to show that they are fashionable and have good taste
It is very common to see advertisements on TV and hear them on the radio Most advertisements are only a few seconds long but very attractive Sometimes, the advertiser uses a slogan because it is easy to say and easy to remember
The idea of advertisements is to try to make you buy the product They sometimes show rich and famous people using that product The message is, if you want to feel rich and famous, then buy this product
1) The main purpose of an advertisement is to make people buy the product _ 2) Your T-shirt or jeans show the name of the company that made them _
3) Most advertisements are only a few minutes long but very attractive _ 4) A good slogan is easy to remember _
31 Read the following passage and choose A, B, C, or D to fill in the gaps:
No writer in American literature is (1) _or more loved than Samuel Longhorn Clements (2) _ in Missouri in 1835, he grew (3) _ on the bank of the Mississippi river and later adopted the (4) _ Mark Twain The (5) _ environment inspired the two novels (6) made him famous.: "Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn" ":Life on the Mississippi", told of his adventures on the river (7) _ of that period
Mark Twain's life as a writer started during the Civil War At that time he (8) _ as a newspaper man in Nevada and California (9) _ short story "The celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County" was an immediate (10) _ and his new career began
1 A more fame B famous C more famous D fame A was born B born C is born D be born
3 A up B of C to D with
(56)8 A works B worked C is working D was working A one's B their C his D our
10 A success B successful C succeed D succeeding 32.Fill in the blanks with proper words, then answer the following questions.
scientists/ pollution/ serious/ factories exhaust/ reduce/ require/ percentage
Everyone wants to reduce (1) _ But the pollution problem is as complicated as it is (2) _ It is complicated because much pollution is caused by things that benefit people For example, (3) _ from automobile caused large (4) _ of air pollution But the automobile provides transportation to millions of people (5) _ discharge much of the material that pollutes air and water, but factories give employment to a large number of people Thus, to end or greatly (6) _ pollutions immediately, people would have to stop using many things that benefit them Most people not want to that, of course But pollution can be gradually reduces in several ways, (7) _ and engineers can work to find ways t lessen the amount of pollution that such things as automobiles and factories cause Government can pass and enforce laws that (8) _ businesses and individuals to stop, or cut down on certain polluting activities
Questions: 1) Do things that benefit people bring about pollution?
……… 2) Is it complicated to reduce pollution? Why or Why not?
……… 3) Who can find ways to lessen the amount of pollution?
……… 4) What can the Government to reduce pollution?
……… 33 Fill in each blank of the following passage with one suitable word.
Air pollution can (1) _ people ill Consequently, some countries (2) _ laws to control the quality of smoke (3) _ the air Air pollution causes particular damage to the body (4) _ harming the lungs Leads should not (5) _ used in petrol because it is bad for children’s (6) _ and make them clumsy in using (7) _ hands Poisonous gas from lead collects in those parts of cities where (8) _ are tall buildings Pollution can also have (9) _ influence on the earth’s climate The (10) _ may melt near the North and South Poles, resulting in very bad floods
34: Read the following passage and answer the questions
Everyday on radio, on TV, and in the newspaper, we hear, see or read about many problems in the world, for example, pollution problems
Air pollution is the first kind It mostly comes from fumes released from motorbikes, cars, airplanes, trains and poisonous gases emitted from factories Also, waste is dumped any where, even in the city where many people are living The second pollution problem is sea pollution Many people earn their living from fishing in the sea, and the fish they catch feed many people But the sea has become so polluted from oil spills and factory wastes that the fish are dying This pollution is not only killing the fish, but is also affecting those people who eat fish
Seldom you find a place nowadays that is not polluted This problem is growing more difficult everyday We must find a good solution that makes the world a better place to live
1 We hear, see and read about problems in the world _
A once a week B every day C every week D every year What causes the air pollution ?
(57)C waste from everywhere D all are correct The sea has become polluted because of _ A oil spills B factories wastes C smoke from factories D a and b are correct
4 In order to make the world a better place to live, we _ A should not prevent pollution B should find a good solution C should kill the fish D None is correct
35 Read the text then choose the best option to complete the passage LEARNING A SECOND LANGUAGE
Some people learn a second language (1) _ Other people have trouble learning a new language How can you help (2) _ learn a new language, such as English? There are several ways to make learning English a little (3) _ and more interesting The first step is to feel positive about learning English If you believe that you can learn, you will learn (4) _ patient You don’t to have to understand (5) _ all at once It’s natural to make mistakes when you learn something new We can learn from our mistakes The second step is to practice your English For example, write in the journal, or diary, everyday You will get used to (6) _ in English and you will feel more comfortable expressing your ideas in English After several weeks, you will see that your writing is improving (7) _ you must speak English everyday You can practice with your classmates (8) _ class
The third step is to keep a record of your language learning You can write this in your journal After (9) _ class, think about what you did Did you answer a question (10) _ ? Did you understand something the teacher explained? Perhaps the lesson was difficult, but you tried to understand it
It is important to practice every day and make a record of your achievements A ease B easy C easily D All are correct A itself B yourself C himself D herself
3 A ease B easy C easily D easier
4 A Be B Being C To be D Been
5 A anything B nothing C everything D something A write B writing C to write D written A In addition B Addition C Additional D By addition A of side B outside C beside D by side
9 A some B each C all D few
10 A correct B correction C correctly D corrective 36 Choose the best answer to complete the following sentences.
Reading:
Garbage is a (1) problem in the U.S Every year, Americans produce about 308 billion pounds A lot of the garbage goes (2) the landfills But many landfills not have room(3) all the garbage
One (4) to the garbage problem is recycling Half of all the garbage in the U.S can be (5) and use again
Recycling helps the landfills problem and (6) enough energy too When people recycling newspapers, they save (7) When they recycling glass, plastic, or cans They save oil and electricity Recycling is good for (8)
1 A difficultly B serious C pleased D dangerously
2 A at B in C into D to
3 A to B for C from D in
4 A talk B tell C answer D ask
(58)6 A save B saving C to save D saves A trees B paper C electricity D water A everything B everyone C something D someone 37 Read the text then choose the best answer
We are all destroying the earth The sea and the rivers are too dirty to swim There is so (1) _ smoke in the air that it is unhealthy to live in many of the world’s cities In one well-known city, for example , gases from cars (2) the air so much that the police men have to wear oxygen masks
We have cut down so many (3) that there are now vast areas of wasteland (4) over the world As a result, farmers in parts of Africa can’t (5) _ enough to eat In certain countries in Asia, there is so little rice Moreover, we not take enough (6) of the countryside Wild (7) in India now because we have killed too many for them to survive
1 A a little B much C many D a few
2 A pollute B pollution C polluted D unpolluted
3 A forests B plants C trees D wood
4 A through B out C on D of all
5 A grow B work C take D supply
6 A careless B care C worry D tired
7 A tigers B animals C animals D cattle
8 A rare B ever C rarely D sometime
38-Choose the word or phrase (a,b,c,d)that best fits the blank space in the passage:
Our oceans are becoming (1) _ polluted Most of this (2) _ comes from the lands, which means it comes (3) people First, there is raw sewage, which is (4) directly into the sea Many countries, both developed and developing, are guilty of (5) _ this Secondly, ships drop about six million tons of garbage into the sea each year Thirdly, there are oil spills from ships A ship has an accident and oil leaks from the vessel
This is not (6) pollutes the water, but it also kills marine life Next, there are (7) materials from factories Without proper regulations, factory owners let the waste run directly into the rivers, which leads to the sea And finally, oil is washed from the land This can be the result of (8) or a deliberate dumping of waste
1 A extremely B extreme C extreming D extremed A pollute B pollution C polluted D polluting
3 A in B on C to D from
4 A pumped B pumping C pump D pumps A B did C done D doing A also B only C because D Although A waste B wasteful C wasting D wasted A carelessness B carefulness C carefully D carelessly
39- Read the following passage Put a circle round the letter of the correct word or words to use in each blank
When the man first learns how to make a fire, he began to use fuel for the first time The first fuel he used was probably wood As time passed man eventually discovered that substances such as coal and oil (1)
(59)In the last forty or fifty years, however, the use of coal (5) _ as a result, there have been changes in the coal industry It (6) _ that more people (7) _ coal if oil and gas were not readily available
There is mote than enough coal in the world for man’s needs for the next two hundred years if our use of coal (8) _ Unfortunately, however, about half of the world’s coal (9) _ Mining much of it (10) _ very expensive even if it was possible to use new equipment A- are burning B- would burn C- have burn D- were burnt A- nit used B- did not use C- not using D- was not used A- doubles B- had doubled C- will double D- would double A- were unable B- would be unable C- will be unable D- are unable A- has declined B- will decline C- declines D- would decline A- believed B- is believing C- believing D- is believed A- would use B- used C- use D- will use
8 A- did not increase B- would not increase C- does not increase D- may not increase A- would never use B- may never be used C- may never use D- would never be used 10 A- was B- used to be C- would be D- has been
40 Fill in the blanks with proper words, then answer the following questions. power – effective – nuclear – advanced – pollution
heat – stored – electricity – energy - panels
Are you looking for a cheap, clean, (1) source of power that doesn’t cause (2) or waste natural resources? Look no further than solar (3) from our Sun
At present, most of our (4) comes from the use of coal and gas, oil or (5) power This power could be provided by the Sun one percent of the solar energy that reaches the Earth is enough to provide (6) for the total population
Many countries are already using solar energy Solar (7) are placed on the roofs of a house and the Sun’s energy is used to (8) water The energy can be (9) for a number of days, so on cloudy days you can use solar energy, too
Sweden has an (10) solar energy program There, all buildings will be heated by solar energy and cars will use solar power instead of gas by the year 2015
1) Is the solar energy an efficient source of power?
……… 2) Where are the solar panels placed?
……… 3) How long can the energy be stored?
……… 4) Is the solar energy used in Vietnam now?
……… 41: Read the passage, choose True or False
Many people still believe that natural resources will never be used up Actually, the world’s energy resources are limited Nobody knows exactly how much fuel is left However, we also should use them economically and try to find out alternative sources of power According to
Professor Marvin Burnham of the New England Institute of Technology, we have to start conserving coal, oil and gas before it is too late; and nuclear power is the only alternative
However, many people not approve of using nuclear power because it’s very dangerous What would happen if there was a serious nuclear accident? Radioactivity causes cancer and may badly affect the future generations
The most effective thing is that we should use natural resources as economical as possible Natural resources will never run out
(60)3 We shouldn’t waste fuel
4 According to Professor Marvin Burnham, solar energy will be used as a substitute for natural resources
5 All people agree to use nuclear power as an alternative energy
6 Radioactivity from nuclear power causes cancer and may have bad effect on the future generations
7 Natural resources should be used as much as possible
4 My family used to be having dinner at o’clock in the evening I wish I can go with you to the countryside next weekend
42 Choose the best option to fill each of the blanks to make a meaningful passage:
Most people think of computers as very modern inventions, products of our new technological age But actually the idea for a computer was (1) _ out over two centuries ago by a man (2) _ Charles Babbage
Babbage was born in 1791 and (3) _ up to be a brilliant mathematician He drew up plans for several calculating machines (4) _ he called “engines” But despite the fact that he (5) _ building some of these he never finished any of them Over the years people have argued (6) _ his machines would ever work Recently, however, the Science Museum in London has finished building (7) _ engine (8) _ on one of Babbage’s designs It has taken six years to complete and more (9) _ four thousand parts have been specially made Whether it works or not, the machine will be on show at a special exhibition in the Science Museum to (10) _ people of Babbage’s work
1 A turned B thought C invented D.worked
2 A known B recognized C called D.written A developed B grew C brought D.expected
4 A which B who C there D.whose
5 A wanted B made C started D.missed
6 A until B whether C while D.though
7 A an B the C some D.that
8 A depended B based C insisted D.influenced
9 A than B therefore C when D.then
10 A remind B say C inform D.encourage
43 Read the text then answer true or false
People use many sources of energy Ancient people used only their arms, hands, and simple tools until they discovered fire Later, people learned to use the energy of the wind to sail ships Then they learned to use animals to work In the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, people began to use machines The first machines used steam They burned coal to heat water The hot water turned into steam, and the steam engine did the work Later, people began to use the gasoline engine, and today people are using nuclear energy
Energy is one of the basic concepts, or ideas, of physics It is the ability to work Without energy we could live We need energy to work, and scientists are always looking for new sources of energy
1 None of the world’s energy comes from the sun Wind, steam, and gasoline are sources of energy People have never used nuclear energy
4 Energy is the ability to work We need new sources of energy 44 Complete the passage.
(61)Are you looking (1)…….a cheap, clean, effective source of power that doesn’t (2) …… pollution or waste natural resources? Look no further than solar energy While most fuels now in use are (3)…… burned at an astonishing rate, solar energy, or power from the (4)…… , will last as long as the world (5)…… This energy has already been (6)…… to heat and cool homes and to cook food It has been used experimentally (7)…… radio batteries and in furnishing power for telephone lines The devices, (8)……, are cheap to operate but very expensive to produce
45- Choose A, B, C or D to complete the following passage:
Christmas is a family (1) and many of the customs center on children When they go to bed on Christmas (2) , children hang up a pillow case or a sack for their presents
(3) , it should be a stocking, but a stocking wouldn’t hold enough to (4) today’s kids
While the children are (5) , so the custom goes, Father Christmas or Santa Claus, comes (but (6) to children who have been good) He travels (7) _ the North Pole in a sleigh which is (8) _ by reindeer After landing on the roof, Santa Claus climbs down the (9) and puts (10) in the sacks that the children have left out
1/A tradition B nation C intonation D celebration
2/A Eve B evening C morning D afternoon
3/ A Actually B Traditionally C Fortunately D Usually 4/ A become B celebrate C satisfy D enjoy 5/ A sleep B asleep C sleeping D slept
6/ A only B so C both D also
7/ A to B for C from D in
8/ A pull B to pull C pulling D pulled
9/ A tree B chimney C roof D reindeer
10/ A presents B food C drinks D decoration 46 Read the text then choose the best word to fill in the blanks
The Pilgrims left their home in England in (1) ……… of religious liberty After a long, hard (2) ………… across the Atlantic, their ship, the Mayflower, finally (3) ………… land In November, 1620, the Pilgrims sailed into Cape Cod Bay in Massachusetts to start (4) …… new life The first winter was (5) ………… of hardship Then in the spring they planted seeds, and all summer long they worked (6) ………… their farms and prayed for good crops When fall came, they had a very good harvest with plenty of food for the winter In addition, the men went (7) ………… in the woods and shot wild turkeys The Pilgrims were very thankful They prepared a great feast and invited their friendly Indian (8)………… to enjoy it with them
In memory of that happy day Americans (9) ……… Thanksgiving Day every year They (10) … relatives and friends to eat turkey and other tasty foods and to give thanks for all good things
1 A interest B look C search D need
2 A trip B voyage C journey D travel A came B went C reached D got A his B her C their D its A filled B full C covered D lack A at B in C for D on
7 A fishing B hunting C catching D searching A people B neighbors C residents D settlers A hold B organize C celebrate D give 10 A ask B call C want D invite 47 Fill in the blanks with proper words, then answer the following questions.
(62)St Valentine’s Day is a celebration (1) romance and love This holiday comes (2) an ancient Roman festival called the Feast of Lupercalia (3) a Roman called St Valentine who was martyred (4) refusing to give (5) Christianity He died (6) February 14th, and the date was set aside to honor him St valentine was named the patron saint of lovers and February 14th became the dated for exchanging love letters or massages and for sending flowers (usually red roses), and chocolate candy (7) a loved one St valentine's Day colors are red and white School children have classroom parties (8) Valentine candy and pass out Valentine cards to each other
1 Is St Valentine’s Day a celebration of romance and love?
……… Where does this holiday come from?
……… Whey is St valentine’s Day celebrated on February 14th?
……… What people on this day?
……… List the two colors of St valentine’s Day?
……… How school children hold St Valentine’s Day?
……… 48 Read the text and the task below
Every December, I begin to feel uncomfortable Why? Christmas is coming Most people enjoy this holiday, but it makes me depressed First, I’m not a religious person This holiday celebrates the birth of Christ, and it’s full of religious symbols Second, Christmas is becoming more and more commercial It’s the most important time of year for owners of stores, for example Spending lots of money seems to be people’s main activity in December Everywhere you hear the commands “ Buy! Spend! Give!” It’s awful Last, I think Christmas is a difficult time of year for people without families I’ve been living away from my family for several years, and I miss being with them -especially at Christmas
a) Choose the best answer
1 How does the writer feel when Christmas comes?
A enjoyable B happy C uncomfortable D comfortable What does Christmas celebrates?
A The birth of religious people B The day when Christ was born C The birth of religious symbols D The birth of religious places What is the most important time of year for owners of stores?
A Christmas B New Year C Easter D Passover b) Answer true or false
Statement T F
1 Christmas makes the writer depressed Christmas is full of religious symbols
3 People spend lots of money buying Christmas presents Only shop owners enjoy Christmas
5 Christmas is a good time for people living away from the family 49 Choose A, B, C or D to complete the following passage:
Christmas is a family (1) and many of the customs center on children When they go to bed on Christmas (2) , children hang up a pillow case or a sack for their presents
(63)While the children are (5) , so the custom goes, Father Christmas or Santa Claus, comes (but (6) to children who have been good) He travels (7) _ the North Pole in a sleigh which is (8) _ by reindeer After landing on the roof, Santa Claus climbs down the (9) and puts (10) in the sacks that the children have left out
1.A tradition B nation C international D celebration
2.A Eve B evening C morning D afternoon
3 A Actually B Traditionally C Fortunately D Usually A become B celebrate C satisfy D enjoy A sleep B asleep C sleeping D slept
6 A only B so C both D also
7 A to B for C from D in
8 A pull B to pull C pulling D pulled
9 A tree B chimney C roof D reindeer
10 A presents B food C drinks D decoration 50 Fill in each gap with one suitable word.
Tet or the Lunar New Year holiday is the (1) important (2) in Viet Nam Tet is a (3) festival (4) occurs in late January or early February It (5) a time for families to clean and decorate their houses, wear new (6) and enjoy special (7) such (8) sticky cakes Family member (9) live apart try to be together (10) Tet
51 Choose words in the box to fill in the blanks
with top bought friends put under on hand
Christmas is the biggest festival of the year in most of Britain Celebrations start properly (1) … 24th of December, Christmas Eve, although there have been several weeks of preparation before (2) … The Christmas trees and all the presents, food, drinks and decorations have been (3) … Christmas cards have always been sent to (4) … and relations About a week before Christmas, people usually (5) … up their decorations and decorate the Christmas tree (6) … lights, various colored decorations and an angel on the (7) … Family presents are usually put (8) … the tree
52 Choose the best option to fill in the blanks
Christmas is my favorite holiday I enjoy (36) …… Christmas cookies and planning parties I sending cards and hearing from old friends I love seeing children open their (37) ……on Christmas morning Most of all, I love one special custom that we have in our family On the night before Christmas we (38) … in warm clothing and go from house to house in our neighborhood At each house, we (39) … Christmas songs
Then we go to a hospital or a home for elderly people and we sing there We want to let people know that we care about them Afterward, we come home and drink hot chocolate by the (40) … I love this!
1 A bake B baking C to bake D baked
2 A presents B gifts C offers D Both A and B A wear B put on C dress up D get
4 A sing B shout C cry D speak A fireworks B fireplace C light D firecrackers 53 Read the text then choose the best answer for the question
(64)Father’s day is celebrated throughout the USA and Canada on the third Sunday in June The holiday customs are similar to Mother’s day Dad also receives greeting cards and gifts from his family and enjoys a day of leisure
1 Where people celebrate Father’s day and Mother’s day?
A In Viet Nam B In the world C In many countries D In the world When is Mother’s day celebrated?
A On the second Sunday in May B On the third Sunday in June C October 2nd D March 8th.
3 Do the majority of American mothers have to work hard every day? A No, they only the housework B No, they don’t have a job C Yes, they D No, they don’t
4 What is an important part of Mother’s day?
A Gift B Present C Flower D All are correct Where is Father’ day celebrated?
A In the world B In the USA and Canada C In many countries.D No information 54 Read the text then choose the best answer to fill in the blank.
China said today that there was heavy loss of life in the earthquake which struck Tangshan City yesterday Survivors said that Tangshan, an industrial city of one million people 160 kilometers east of Peking, was completely (2) ……
Observers living in Beijing said it appeared that only a mall part of the one million inhabitants escaped (2) …… or injury
Many of the men of Tangshan were working in the (3) …… deep under the earth’s surface when the (4) ……… occurred Unfortunately, few of these miners have (5) ………
1 A broken B destroyed C killed D collapsed A death B destruction C disaster D accident
3 A roads B ways C fields D mines
4 A fall B disaster C loss D collapse A existed B rescued C survived D saved 55 Read the text then choose the best answer to fill in the blank.
I often hear or read about “natural disasters” – the eruption of Mount St Helen, a volcano in the state of Washington; Hurricane Andrew in Florida; the floods in the American Midwest; terrible all over the world; huge fires; and so on and so on But I’ll never forget my first personal experience with the strangeness of nature – “the London Killer Fog” of 1952 it began on Thursday, December 4, when a high – pressure system (warm air) covered southern England With the freezing – cold air below, heavy fog formed Pollution from factories, cars, and coal stoves mixed with the fog The humidity was terrible high, there was no breeze at all Traffic (cars, trains, and boats) stopped People couldn’t see, and some walked onto the railroad tracks or into the river It was hard to breath, and many people got sick Finally, on Tuesday, December 9, the wind came and the fog went away But after that, even more people got sick Many of them died
1 Which “natural disaster” isn’t mentioned in the text?
A a volcano B a flood C a hurricane D a tornado What is his unforgettable personal experience?
A the London killer B the heavy fog in London in 1952 C the strangeness of nature D a high – pressure system
3 How long did the “London Killer Fog” last?
A for four days B for five days C for six days D for a week What didn’t happen during the time of “London Killer Fog”?
(65)A Because of the rain B Because of the windy weather C Because of the humid weather D Because of the heavy fog
56 Read the following passage carefully, and then complete it with the most suitable words provided
DO ALL VOLCANOES ERUPT ?
Some volcanoes are always (1) They are called active volcanoes Mount Etna in Italy is an active (2)
Some volcanoes have not erupted since prehistoric times These are (3) extinct volcanoes Most of the Hawaiian Islands are extinct volcanoes These volcanoes (4) have a hot spot under them They (5) erupt anymore
Some volcanoes have not erupted for a long time, (6) they could erupt again These are called dormant volcanoes
Scientists try to figure out (7) volcanoes will erupt Studying volcanoes is hard and dangerous work Scientists drill into volcanoes They (8) maps of the inside of the volcanoes They use satellites to study volcanoes (9) space Scientists have been able to predict a few eruptions But it is not (10) to tell what a volcano might
1 A erupting B running C going D firing A mountain B volcano C river D hill A named B thought C called D said A any longer B any more C not more D no longer
5 A won’t B can not C should not D may not
6 A and B or C but D so
7 A where B why C that D when
8 A B create C build D make
9 A in B from C into D out of
10 A easy B difficult C able D good
57 Read the passage and check True or False.
Many years ago, people used to buy what they needed from stores and markets Now where would you go if you wanted to buy all these goods at one time? Ask anybody, and he would probably say "you'd better go to the supermarket" A supermarket is a special kind of market It is usually much larger than an ordinary store In a supermarket, you can buy all kinds of food, household, products and daily necessities In a store, a customer is served by a storekeeper but in a supermarket, the goods are arranged on rows of shelves along the aisles The prices are printed on small labels on the goods A customer gets goods he needs from the shelves This is known as self-service Of course, you can always ask for help from the supermarket shop assistants
When you enter a supermarket, you take a basket to carry the goods you will buy If you want to buy a lot of things, you will need a trolley A trolley is like a large basket on wheels You can push it along the aisles, choose what you want from the shelves and put it into your trolley A supermarket often provides a more comfortable environment for shopping than a market that is usually wet and dirty As a result, many people usually buy more goods than they need when they visit a supermarket
True False 1.Many years ago, people used to buy what they need from supermarkets
2.We go to a supermarket if we want to buy different kinds of goods at one time 3.Now people buy all they need only from stores and markets
4.An assistant in a supermarket will serve you if you ask for help
(66)7.You will need a basket if you want to buy a lot of things 8.A trolley carries you around the supermarket
9.Customers get the goods they need from the shelves 10.People buy a lot of goods when they go to supermarkets
58 Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank.
Coal is a black solid fossil fuel It is usually very (31) _ Coal is made of 65%-95% carbon It also has hydrocarbons and some other compounds in it It is (32) _ from the remains of plants that lived millions of years ago Coal can be burned for energy or (33) _ About two-thirds of the coal mined today is burned in power stations to make (34) _ Burning it is not as common as it used to be, (35) _ it causes much pollution
Natural gas is a mixture It (36) _ mainly of hydrocarbons The main component is methane Natural gas is often found in the ground (37) _ with petroleum Most natural gas is burned (38) _ to produce energy It burns with a clean blue flame It causes (39) _ pollution The main use of natural gas is to produce electricity It is also used as (40) _ for cars, cooking gas and to make fertilizers
1 A soft B hard C loose D difficult
2 A formed B done C founded D made
3 A hot B hotter C hottest D heat
4 A mass B product C electricity D powder
5 A because B but C therefore D however
6 A consists B mixes C combines D depends A apart B together C addition D except A actively B honestly C strangely D directly
9 A few B little C many D a lot
10 A light B fire C fuel D food
59 Choose the word that is best fits each of the blank space:
collapsed – earthquake – hardly – disaster – city – inhabitants – above – completely – under
China said today that there were heavy loss of life in the (1) which struck Tangshan city yesterday Survivors said that Tangshan, an industrial (2) _ of one million people 160 kms East of Peking, was (3) _ destroyed
Observers living in Beijing said it appeared that only a small part of the one million (4) escaped death or injury Many of the men of Tangshan were working in the mines deep (5) _ the earth’s surface when the (6) _ occurred Unfortunately, few of these miners have survived A lot of people were also working in the city’s offices Regrettably, most were killed under falling concrete when the building (7)
The Chinese authorities have not yet given any information about the actual number of casualties, but it is thought that tens of thousands of people have been killed (8) a house has been left standing
60 read the passage below and choose one correct answer for each question.
A UFO (Unidentified Flying Object) is any object flying in the sky which cannot be identified by the person who sees it Sometimes the object is investigated If people can still not figure out what the object is after an investigation, it is called a UFO If they figure out what the object is, it can no longer be called a UFO because it has been identified
(67)Studies estimate that 50%-90% of all reported UFO sightings are identified later Usually 10%-20% are never identified Studies also show that very few UFO sightings are hoaxes (people trying to trick other people) Most UFOs are actually natural or man-made objects that looked strange *)%-90% UFOs are identified as one of three different things:
astronomical causes (for example: planets, stars, or meteors); aircraft; balloons
10%-20% of UFOs are other causes (such as birds, clouds, mirages, searchlights, etc.) What does the word “figure out” in paragraph mean?
A observe B explain C calculate D require Another word used to describe a UFO is _
A spacecraft B astronaut C flying saucer D cooking oil How many percents of all reported UFO sightings are not identified?
A 10%-20% B 20%-30% C 30%-50% D 80%-90%
4 Most of UFOs are identified as one of the following things except _
A stars B balloons C clouds D rains
5 Which of the following sentences is NOT true? A UFO means Unidentified Flying Object
B UFO is often used to talk about alien spaceships C Many UFO sightings are hoaxes
D Over half of all reported UFO sightings are identified 61 Choose A, B, C or D to complete the following passage:
Do you want to plan for some kind of exciting trip? Do you have a million dollars? Are you very healthy? Are you a good traveler ? Do you want to go to nowhere? Then you can have a trip to space
If you _(1) to take the trip, you will have to get ready a few months before the flight You must be in excellent _(2) _ condition You should run a lot, swim every day, and _(3) and push-ups You must get a letter from the doctor that shows you are in _(4) health
Once you get on the trip, you will be in a different world You will see pictures of the Earth You may also find your country and other _(5) _ places You will be able to see the oceans, the big rivers and the tall mountains
When you are in (6) , you will not weigh anything You will feel totally free and enjoy the wonderful (7) you have never had before If you (8) on board now, you would experience those marvelous things
1 A decided B deciding C decides D decide A physics B physician C physical D physicist A homework B housework C aerobics D cooking
4 A bad B perfect C sick D well
5 A interest B interested C interesting D interests
6 A orbit B class C place D world
7 A feel B feeling C felt D fill
8 A are B is C am D were
62 Read the text then choose the best option to answer the question
Long ago a lot of people thought the moon was God Other people thought it was just a light in the sky And others thought it was a big ball cheese!
The telescopes were made And men saw that the moon was really another world They wondered what it was like They dreamed of going there
(68)the first marks a living thing had ever made on the moon And they could stay there for years and years There is no wind or rain to wipe them off
The two men walked on the moo for hours They picked up rocks to bring back to earth for study They dug up dirt to bring back They set up machines to find out things people wanted to know Then they climbed back into their moon landing craft
Next day the landing craft roared as the men took off the moon They joined Michael Collins in the spaceship that wait for them above the moon Then they were off on their long trip back to earth Behind them they left the plains and tall mountains of the moon They left the machines they had set up
And they left footprints that may last forever This story tells ………
A about the first men to walk in the moon B how men found footprints on the moon
C what the men brought back from their trip to the moon
D who had left footprints on the moon before the two men landed there A telescope ………
A make balls of light seem brighter B turns the moon into another world
C makes many of men’s dreams come true D makes faraway things seem closer The men brought rocks and dirt from the moon because …………
A they wanted something to show they were there B people wanted to use them t learn about the moon C they wanted to keep them as souvenirs
D they might sell them to the scientists
9 The Americans’ machines will most likely stay on the moon until ………… A someone takes them away B a storm covers them with dust
C rain and wind destroy them D they become rusty and break to pieces 10 The next people who go to the moon most likely could ………
A find that the machines have disappeared B leave the first set of footprints on the moon
C find the places where Armstrong and Aldrin walked D find that dust has wiped off the two men’s footprints 63 Read the passage and choose the best answer
Ted Robinson has been worried all the week Last Tuesday he received a letter from the local police In the letter he was asked to call at the station Ted wondered why he was wanted by the police but he went to the station yesterday, and now he is not worried any more At the station, he was told by a smiling policeman that his bicycle had been found Five days ago, the policeman told him, the bicycle was picked up in a small village four hundred miles away It is now being sent to his home by train Ted was most surprised when he heard the news He was amused too, because he never expected the bicycle to be found It was stolen twenty years ago when Ted was a boy of fifteen!
1 What happened to Ted last week? A He lost his bicycle
B He received a letter from his friend
C He was asked to go to the local police station D He called the local police
2 The policeman who met Ted at the station was
A impolite B friendly C generous D reserved Where was the bicycle found?
(69)4 Ted was surprised when he heard the news because A his bicycle was found five days ago
B he believed that the police would find his bicycle C his bicycle is being sent to his home by train D he didn't think his bicycle would be found How old is Ted now?
A 35 B 25 C 45 D 55
64 Read the passage and choose the best
option: -You have probably never heard of Charles Burgess Fry but in the early years of last century, he was the most famous man in England He became(1) while still at the university, mainly (2) of his sporting achievements He was, at the same time, captain of the university football, cricket and athletics team and held the world record for the long jump He was(3) a popular sport journalist He was so famous that letters addressed to “Mr Fry, Oxford” were delivered to him(4) any difficulty His college, although it has a quite different name,(5) known as “Fry’s College”
Some people have criticized Fry’s sporting(6) They point out that he lived at a time(7) standards were quite low and(8) was much easier to well in several sports It is certainly true that athletes at a time did not have the totally delicate approach of modern athletes However, it is only fair to judge him(9) the standards of his(10) time There is no doubt that he had extra ordinary skills and an ability to write about sport with style and intelligence
1 A rich B well-known C fame D common
2 A which B that C because D thus
3 A of B also C so D too
4 A without B not C with D no
5 A which B what C was D be
6 A famous B achievements C succeed D expect
7 A when B which C then D that
8 A it B him C men D they
9 A beneath B out of C to D at
10 A owe B private C single D own
65 Read the following passage and answer the question below
English is my mother tongue Besides, I can speak French and Spanish I studied the two languages when I was at high school Now, I am still learning Spanish at the University As for me, mastering a foreign language is not easy After studying a language, practice is very necessary and useful Travelling to the country where the target language is spoken is very helpful, but if you can not speak the language well enough you will certainly have troubles I also frequently go to the movies, watch television, listen to the radio in the language I am trying to learn Reading is another good way to learn Books are good, but I personally think newspapers and magazines are better However, getting some knowledge of the language is the most important thing Grammar and vocabulary should be mastered first
1 How many languages can the writer speak?
A B C D
2 The writer has learnt Spanish _
A in Spain B at high school C at University D B and C Travelling may cause troubles if _
(70)4 Some useful ways to practice your target language are _ A listening to the radio and watching TV in the language
B reading books in the language C seeing films in the language D all are correct
5 According to the writer, what should be mastered first?
A Vocabulary B Vocabulary and grammar
C Writing skill D Reading skill
66 Read the text carefully and then choose the best answer among A/B/C or D. FOOTPRINTS ON THE MOON
Long ago a lot of people thought the moon was a god Other people thought it was just a light in the sky And others thought it was a big ball of cheese!
The telescopes were made And men saw that the moon was really another world They wondered what it was like They dreamed of going there
On July 20,1969, that dream came true Two American men landed on the moon Their names were Neil Armstrong and Edwin Aldrin The first thing the men found was that the moon is covered with dust The dust is so thick that the men left footprints where they walked Those were the first marks a living thing had ever made on the moon And they could stay there for years and years There is no wind or rain to wipe them off
The two men walked on the moon for hours They picked up rocks to bring back to earth for study They drug up dirt to bring back They set up machines to find out things people wanted to know Then they climbed back into their moon landing craft
Next day the landing craft roared as the two men took off from the moon They joined Michael Collins in the spaceship that waited for them above the moon Then they were off on their long trip back to earth Behind them they left the plains and tall mountains of the moon They left the machines they had set up And they left footprints that may last forever
1 This story tells _
A about the first men to walk on the moon B how men found footprints on the moon
C what the men brought back from their trip to the moon
D who had left footprints on the moon before the two men landed there A telescope _
A makes balls of light seem brighter B turns the moon into another world C makes many of men’s dreams come true D makes faraway things seem closer
3 The men brought rocks and dirt from the moon because _ A they wanted something to show they were there
B people wanted to use them to learn about the moon C they wanted to keep them as souvenirs
D they might sell them to scientists
4 The Americans’ machines will most likely stay on the moon until _ A someone takes them away
B a storm covers them with dust C rain and wind destroy them
D they become rusty and break to pieces
5 The next people who go to the moon most likely could _ A find that the machines have disappeared
(71)C find the places where Armstrong and Aldrin walked D find that dust had wiped off the two men’s footprints
67 Read the passage and choose a, b, c, d for each of the following gaps
Drought is a condition that (1) _ when the average rainfall for a fertile area drops far below the normal (2) for a long period of time In areas (3) _ are not irritated, the lack of rain causes farm crops to wither and (4) _ Higher than normal temperatures usually accompany (5) of drought They add (6) the crop damage Forest fires start easily during (7) The soil of a drought area becomes (8) and crumbles Often the rich topsoil is (9) away by the hot, dry winds Streams, ponds, and wells often dry up during a drought, and animals suffer and may even die (10) the lack of water
1 A becomes B results C comes D grows A average B number C amount D rainfall
3 A who B what C which D whose
4 A die B dead C faint D pale
5 A duration B durations C period D periods
6 A for B at C on D to
7 A rainfall B storm C drought D tornado
8 A light B heavy C dry D wet
9 A to blow B blew C blowing D blown