english test 1 english test 1 i choose the best answer to complete the following sentences 15p 1 let’s go dancing shall we will we do we should we 2 vietnam who whomwhose which is
English test I Choose the best answer to complete the following sentences (1,5P) Let’s go dancing, (shall we / will we / we / should we) ? Vietnam, (who/ whom/whose/ which) is in the Southeast Asia, exports rice Why don’t you have your car (wash / washed / to wash / washing)? Computer is one of the most important ( inventions / invent / inventor / to invent)of the 20th century I retired when I was sixty, and now I’m living on my (wages / salary / pay / pension) Twenty-five dollars (are / is / were / been) too much to pay for that shirt II Read the passage and the task that follow (2,5P) What is life like today’s students? As the university and college terms began, I talked to a few students about their lives Sarah James is a second year biology student “Money is a big problem”, said Sarah “I can eat quite cheaply at the university, but I spend quite a lot on transport I also spend quite a lot on clothes, as I like to wear things that are in fashion.” Colin Peters, who is studying engineering, disagrees: “I don’t spend anything on clothes,” he said, “unless you count climbing boots, I’m very keen on climbing, and you need special equipment, some of which is very expensive Luckily, my parents gave me money for my birthday in November Not much of my money goes on transport, because I have a bicylce.” Diana Bell is a first year fashion student “I make all my clothes This should save me money, but in fact, the materials are very expensive I don’t know how I would manage if I didn’t sell some of the dresses and hats I make to other students Everything is expensive,” she said “That includes the rent, food, transport and heating for the flat in winter.” Jack is a science student in his final year “What I spend my money on? Well, not on clothes, and not a lot on going out in the evening My rent is expensive, and I suppose I spend quite a lot on books” Choose the best answer: What is Sarah Jame’s big problem? A Clothes are big problem B Money is a big problem C Studying is a big problem D Time is a big problem Colin Peters spends A much money on transport B much money on clothes C much money on t ransport and clothes C not much money on sports Which of the following is true for Diana? A “I haven’t bought any clothes this year but I will have to next year when I start work” B “I’m going to buy a new pair of boots this winter, after my birthday.” C “I bought a new jacket and trousers yesterday, so I haven’t any money.” D “I make all my clothes and sell some of the dresses and hats I make to the other students.” This passage is from A a student’s notebook B a letter to a friend C a magazine article D an advertisement She purpose of the writer is to A show how students live B give advice to students C explain that students work hard D complain about students’ way of life III Listen You are going to listen to the text twice Check (v) the correct box for true or flase (2P) T There are four people in Jane’s family They have the same hobbies Jane’s dad likes reading newspapers but he can’t get any news every morning Jane’s mom enjoys watching TV and reading articles about fashion and cooking Jane’s brother loves exploring websites about computers He also writes e-mails or chats with his friends about his hobby Jane is interested in listening to the poem programs on the radio She likes music programs on TV every Saturday F IV Rewrite the sentences using the words given in the box (2P) He runs fast enough to get there first ( so that ) “Why don’t you ask the teacher to explain it again?” John asked (John asked me ) My mother has planted a lot of roses in their garden (A lot of ) Kangaroos have long tails They can be seen everywhere in Australia ( which ) V In Vietnam people not celebrate Mother’s Day or Father ’s Day You think it is necessary to have aday to celebrate for your mom and another for your dad Write to a friend to share this idea Follow this outline (2P) OUTLINE: First paragraph: tell our friend the reasons for celebrating this day Second paragraph: give details about: 1- when to celebrate 2- how to celebrate 3- what special gifts to give 4- what special food to offer Third paragraph: state wether or not you think your idea will be supported and you believe the day will be celebrated nation wide