BAI KT UNIT 4 E9

I/ Choose the best words or phrase to complete the following sentences or do as directed: ( 3pts).. 1.Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the oth[r]

TEST FOR UNIT 4

1 TRƯỜNG THCS CHU VĂN AN I.Circle the best word or phrase to complete the following sentences or as directed: (3pts)

1 What of learning English you find the most interesting ? A sides B fields C aspects D angles

2 Our school has many well _ teachers

A.qualified B qualify C quality D qualification I saw your school’s _ in today’s edition of the Viet Nam News

A advertiser B advertisement C advertising D advertise If you want to your English, we can help you

A improve B improving C improved D improvement Please phone this number for more _

A matter B information C problem D detail The restaurant has the _ for serving some of the finest food

A repute B reputed C reputation D reputable She asked me how I use English in the future

A will B won’t C would D wouldn’t

8 I am looking forward to you

A see B seeing C to see D seen

9 Mr Brown asked me if _

A I could speak English B I can speak English C you could speak English D you can speak English

10 Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others

A campus B cake C capture D hamburger 11 Choose the word which has different stress pattern from the others:

A persuade B dormitory C aspect D qualified 12 Choose the incorrect part indicated by A,B,C or D in the following sentence: I asked my brother whether he would go to school tomorrow

A B C D II Put the verbs in brackets into the correct form: (1pt)

II

I Supply the correct form of the words in brackets to complete the sentences: (1pt)

1.We gathered everything and ran to the bus stop (hurry) 2.He is a strict (examine) 3.If you want to your English, we can help you (improvement) 4.This book is not (avail)

IV Read the passage and answer the questions below: (2pts)

In the United States, people speak English as an official language Their ancestors ( tổ tiên ) came to this country many years ago and brought English to the new land

English spoken in the USA is called American English, and English spoken in Great Britain is called Bristish English The American people say some English words in a different way It means that English is not used completely the same in these two countries

To the north of the USA, there is a larger country – Canada – where both English and French are used as official languages French is spoken just in some parts, especially in Quebec Their ancestors came from France

+ Answer the questions :

/ What is the national language in the USA ?

/ What is English spoken in Great Britain called ?

/ Is English used completely the same in the USA and in Great Britain? Why?

/ Why peole speak French in Canada ?

V Fill in the numbered blank in the passage with ONE suitable word from the box: (1pt)

language has helped to spread better understanding and (4) _ among countries of the world

VI Write a new sentence as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence, using the word(s) given or as directed.(2pts)

1 Lan said “ I live here with my aunt and uncle”

 Lan said that 2 “ Do you often read books in your free time?” I asked her

 I asked 3 If / not/ work hard/ he/ fail / exam ( Make a complete sentence)  4 It was three months ago since I last saw my old Engligh teacher.

ANSWER KEY I

1.C 2.A B A B C 7.C B A 10 B 11 A 12 D II

1 didn’t have to hasn’t heard to read planted III

1 hurriedly examiner improve

4 available IV

1 English

2 Bristish English

3 No, it isn’t Because the American people say some English words in a different way

4 Because their ancestors came form France V

language what written friendship VI

1. Lan said that she lived there with her aunt and uncle.

2. I asked her if/whether she often read books in her free time.

3. If he doesn’t work hard, he will fail the exam

2 TRƯỜNG THCS NGUYỄN TRÃI

I. Underline the word or phrase that best fits the sentence.(3pts)

1 He said that he ( caught/ found/ believes/ thinks) Vietnamese spelling difficult to learn

2 Could you please send me details of courses and ( fees/ money/ tickets/ fares) You look sick I think you ( can/may/ ought to/ had to) see a doctor if you want

to get well

4 I hope I can read newspapers (on/ in/by/ with) English after the course

5 Mr Wilson asked me how many boys ( are there/ there are/ were there/ there were) in my class.

6 He asked his son ( to come/ comes/ came/ coming) back as soon as possible The center has many( good- qualify/ well- qualified/ well- qualifying/ good-

qualified) and native English speakers.

8 I asked Ann ( what/ whether/ how many/ does) she liked learning Vietnamese He said to us that everything ( will be/ may be/ can be/ would be) all right 10.The word whose main stress pattern is not the same as that of the others is: (

insitute/ scenery/ publish/ amount).

11.The word whose underlined and bold part is pronounced differently from that of the other words is: ( nation/ edition/ question/ description)

12.The underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting is: Uncle John said that he would go to Nha Trang tomorrow A B C D II Give the correct word form:( 1pt)

1 He ( exact) _answered these questions He is a strict ( examine) _

3 We often take part in many (culture) activities at school

4 His English has ( improvement) a lot since he has taken this course

III Give the correct verb form or verb tense: (1 pt)

1 We ( have) five tests so far this week

2 If your son ( not learn) the lessons carefully, he may fail in the next exam

3 She asked him where he ( be) from

4 She said to me that she ( sell) _that car the following day IV Fill in each gap with ONE suitable word, then answer the questions: ( 2,5 pts)

Dear Sir,

write it Could you please (4) _me details of courses and fees? I can complete a spoken Vietnamese test if necesssary

I’m looking forward to hearing from you soon Yours faithfully,

John Robinson Questions:

1 How did Mr Robinson come to know about the school? Why did he write this letter?

3 What skills does he want to learn?

V Rewrite the sentences as directed: ( 2,5 pts)

1 If/ we/ go/ Brighton Language Center,/ we/ can live/ dormitory/ campus ( Make a complete sentence)

2 She said to me: “ Can you use a computer?” (Use Reported Speech)

3 Tam said to Lan: “ I must leave here for Ha Noi tomorrow.” ( Use Reported Speech)

4 Listening to English news on TV every night helps us improve our English ( Use a Conditional sentence)

5 If you want to lose weight, you _ ( Complete the sentence)

END -ANSWER KEY I

1 found fees ought to in there were to come well- qualified whether would be 10 amount 11 question

12 D II

1 exactly examiner cultural improved III

1 have had doesn’t learn was would sell IV

1 advertisement interested want send Questions:

1 He saw its advertisement in today’s edition of the Viet Nam News He wanted to know more details of courses and fees

3 Reading and writing skills V

1 If we go to Brighton Language Center, we can live in dormitory on campus She asked me if I could use a computer

3.Tam told Lan that he had to leave there for Ha Noi the following day

4 If we listen to English news on TV every night, we can improve our English 5.If you want to lose weight, you should go on a diet…

END -3 TRƯỜNG THCS HUỲNH THÚC KHÁNG I- Multiple choice

1- You must enjoy life as (lot / many / lots / much) as possible

2- Mom looks forward to (saw / seeing / see / seen) her dear children 3- Tim (ought / must / should / might) to stay in bed if he wants to get well 4- This language center helps learners new (on / for / in / to) Japanese 5- Mike asked me how much my car (cost / costs / costed / was cost)

6- My sister applied for a (debt / context / scholarship / business) to study abroad 7- The (orol / orel / aurol / oral) exam is easier than the written exam

8- After this course for beginners, learners move on to the (advanced / academy / final / intermediate) level

9- She needs (improve / improved / to improve / improving) her writing

10- If necessary, I can complete a (speak / spoke / spoken / speaking) test in Vietnamese

11- Circle the word with a different stress pattern: A advance B campus C detail D formal 12- Circle A, B, C or D under the incorrect word:

You must pass the written exam attend the course A B C D II- Supply the correct word form for the blank

1- The company wanted well- engineers for the project (qualify)

2- Some Asian people are not used to _ culture (west)

3- The purpose of this article is to _ local food (advertisement) 4- _ are asked not to miss any classes of this course (begin) II- Use the correct tense of the verbs in brackets

1- I (follow) _ this course since February 2- You (cook) _ when I phoned you last night? 3- It’s too noisy Children (play) _ in the street 4- She (ask) _ me who we were talking about

III- Read the text and answer the questions

television, in the office, or from their friends But not many are lucky enough to that Most people must work hard to learn another language

Why people want to learn English ? It is not difficult to answer that question Many boys and girls learn it at school as a compulsory subject Adults learn English because it is useful for their work Teenagers learn English for their higher studies Other people learn English because they want to read newspapers or magazines in English

* Questions:

1- What kinds of people are English learners ? 2- Do all learners study without a teacher’s help ?

3- Can you tell easily the reason why people want to learn English ? 4- Who need English for their jobs ?

IV- Fill in each blank with a suitable word from the box

In the United States of America the _(1) language is also English Four hundred years ago, some English people sailed to North America to live there, and they (2) the English language to this new country Now in the United States of America people speak American English Most of the _(3) are the same in American and British English, _(4) the American people say some English words not like people in England

V- Rewrite, using direct or reported speech 1- “Is your farm near or far from here ?”

I asked Mr Parker _ 2- “I will leave Da Nang next Sunday.”

She said _ 3- “Can you go swimming with me now?”

Tony asked Mary 4- John asked them where they came from

“Where ” national speak brought

ANSWER KEY I- Multiple choice

1 much seeing ought to cost

6 scholarship oral intermediate to improve

10 spoken 11 A 12 C

II- Word form

1- qualified 2- western 3- advertise 4- Beginners III- Correct tense

1 have followed were you cooking are playing

4 asked IV- Answers

1 Children, teenagers and adults No, they don’t

3 Yes, I can Adults V- Gap-fill

1 national brought words but

VI- Sentence transformation

4 TRƯỜNG THCS NGUYỄN DUY HIỆU

I Circle A, B, C or D to complete the following sentences ( 3pts )

1 The students are………… to write a report A tell B telling C told D to tell

2 I saw your school’s………….in today’s edition of the Vietnam News A advertise B advertisement C advertiser D advertising

3 In the morning the buses are always crowded …………passengers A by B with C of D for

4 The tourists requested us……… them to many places of interest of our city A take B to take C taking D took

5 We have many well_ teachers here

A qualify B qualified C quality D qualification

If you want to attend the course, you………… pass this examination A have to B has to C had to D could

If you want to lose weight, you should ……….exercise A to B to be done C D doing

I wish I ……… a longer vacation

A have B had C can have D to have What aspect of……… English you find difficult? A study B studied C learnt D learning

10 Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others:

A attended B helped C worked D finished

11 Choose the word which has different stress pattern from the others: A aspect B advance C scenery D campus

12 Choose the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting: The house hasn’t been repaired since it built

A B C D

II Supply the correct form of the words in brackets to complete the sentences: (1pt)

1 He is a strict ……… ( examine ) Many people don’t like her because of her………… ( polite ) He thinks it’s ……… to let her know the truth ( need ) Please phone this number for more ……… ( inform )

III Put the verbs in brackets into the correct form: (1pt)

2 Mai said that she ……… those books (not like ) The Pasteur Institute ………in Paris in 1888 ( found ) They met her while they………the street (cross )

IV Read the passage and answer the questions below: (2pts)

Learning a language is, in some ways, like learning how to fly or play the piano There are important differences, but there is a very important similarity It is this: learning how to such things needs lots of practice It is never enough simply to “know” something You must be able to “do” things with what you know For

example, it is not enough simply to read a book on how to fly an aero plane A book can give you lots of information about how to fly, but if you only read a book and then try to fly without a great deal of practice first, you will crash and kill yourself The same is true of playing the piano So you think it is enough simply to read about it? Can you play the piano without having lots of practice first?

*Questions:

1 Is learning a language completely like learning how to fly or play the piano? ………

2 What is the similarity between them?

……… According to the author, what will happen if you fly without lots of practice first?

……… What is the meaning of the passage?

………

V Fill in the numbered blank in the passage with ONE suitable word from the box: (1pt)

science – important

language – widely – greatest

There are at least 2000 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 ……….(2)……….of sports and……….(3) ……… So it is very ………… (4)……… to learn English

VI Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first: (2pts)

1 Nobody has used this room for years This room………

The tourists said……… He said to me:” Don’t forget to post the letter”

He told me………

ANSWER KEY:

I 1.C 2.B 3.B 4.B 5.B 6.A 7.C 8.B 9.D 10.A 11.B 12.D

II

examiner Impoliteness 3.necessary 4.infomation III

has didn’t like 3.was founded were crossing IV

1 No, it isn’t It’s just like in some ways

2 The similarity is this: learning how to such things needs lots of practice If we fly without lots of practice, we will crash and kill ourselves

4 The meaning of the passage is this: Learning a language needs lots of practice V

widely language 3.science important VI

1 This room hasn’t been used for years The tourists said they liked that place He told me not to forget to post the letter

5 TRƯỜNG THCS NGUYỄN ĐÌNH CHIỂU 1/Choose the best answer :

1.They couldn’t pass the final (examination/ axammner/examine/ examiners) 2.This school has an excellent(repute/ reputation/reputable/ reputating)

3.There was a (gathering/ collection/picking up/ collective ) of pictures in the room 4.Mrs Mai is a strict ( exam/ axaminer/ axamine/ examination)

6.This School has many well (qualified/ qualify/ quality/ qualifyed) teachers 7.If you study in this University, you can live in a ( campus/ hotel/ rom/ dormitory) 8.They want to (advertisement/ advertise/ advertiser/ to advertise) for selling houses 9.We must supply a (speak / spoke/spoken/ speaking) test before attend this couse 10 He is an (editor/ editist/editer) of this newspaper

11: Pick out the word that has the different sound from the others:

A relax B reputation C edition D exchange

12 Pick out the word that has the different stressed syllable from the others

A freedom B banyan C enjoyable D highway II Correct the form of the verbs:

1 They (visit) Ha Noi when they were young He (already / finish) his homework

III Complete the passge :

English is a useful (1)……… If we … (2) … English, we can go to any countries we like We will not find it hard to.(3)………… people understand (4) ……… We want to say

English is also helped us to learn many kinds subjects Hundreds of books are writen in English every day in many countries

IV/ Read the text then answer the questions

Every year , students in many countries learn English Some of these students 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 television, in the office or among their friends But not many are lucky enough to that Most people must work hard to learn another language

Many boys and girls learn English at school because it is one of their subjects They study their own language , and mathematics……and English In England , America, or Australia , many boys and girls study their own language, which is English and mathematics…and another language, perhaps French, of German or Spanish 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 magazines in English

1.Who learn English in many countries ?

3 Do the adults learn English for their work ? 4.What the teenagers learn English for? Is English one of your subjects at school?

.2/ Change the following sentences into reported speech 1.”I am learning English now “ Mai said

=> Mai said

2.” Do you translate this sentence for me ?” He said to me => He asked

3.” Where does your mother work ?” The woman asked => the woman asked

4.” I will go to my hometown next week “ Tom said =>

Study hard or you fail the exam

ANSWER KEY: 1/Choose the best answer :

1.examination 2.reputation 3.collection 4.axaminer 6.qualified dormitory advertise spoken 10 editor

11: Pick out the word that has the different sound from the others:

B reputation

12 Pick out the word that has the different stressed syllable from the others

C enjoyable

II Correct the form of the verbs: visited

4 has already finished III Complete the passge :

(1)language … (2) know (3)make (4)… what IV/ Read the text then answer the questions They are young children , teenagers and adults Because it is one of their subjects

3 Yes, they

4.The teenagers learn English for their higher studies 5.Yes, it is

.2/ Change the following sentences into reported speech Mai said she was learning English then

2.He asked me if I translated that sentence for her The woman asked where my mother worked

6 TRƯỜNG THCS LÊ THỊ HỒNG GẤM

I/ Choose the best words or phrase to complete the following sentences or as directed: ( 3pts)

1.Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others:

A.earned B looked C learned D watered

2 Choose the word which has different stress pattern from the others: A campus B dormitory C advance D order 3.She asked me

A.where did I come from? B where I came from? C where I came from D.where were I come from If I have free time , I ……… to see you

A will come B would come C came D coming What ……… of learning English you find most difficult?

A.aspect B method C part D.problem

6.If he ………….to attend the course, he must pass the coming examination

A want B wants C wanted D is want

7.She said that she ………… speaking English with her friends

A likes B to like C liking D liked

8 He is a strict ………

A exam B.examine C examiner D.examination

9.This school has an excellent ………

A repute B reputable C reputed D reputation 10 I think we can practise our listening and speaking skills by

………

A joining an English speaking club B watching English TV programs C speaking English with friends D all A,B,C

11 “ Put your books away”, said the teacher

A The teacher said us put our books away B.The teacher told us to put our books away

C The teacher asked to us put our books away D The teacher told to us to put our books away

12 Choose the underlined word or phrase (A,B,C,D) that need correcting Maryam said that she is having a good time there

A B C D

1 If you want to ……… your English, we can help you ( improvement)

2 Please phone this number for more … ……… ( inform)

3 I saw your school’s……… … in today’s edition of Vietnam News (advertise)

4 I look forward to ………….… from you ( hear)

III Put the verbs in the brackets into the correct form:( pt)

1.If he ………… money, he will travel around the world (have) Mrs Nga said that she ……… those roses (love) She asked me if I …………to school by bike (go) She said that cake ………… delicious (be) IV Read the passage then answer the questions below:(2pts)

English is one of the most popular languages in the world In Vietnam, more and more people are studying English However, not everyone knows to learn English effectively

The best to improve the four skills:listening, speaking, reading and writing is to practise English regularly You should make use of every opportunity to speak English with friends in class or at English speaking clubs Learning by heart all new words doesn’t help much because you will easily forget what you have learnt Reading books, listening to the radio and watching films are better ways to memmorize words Practicing speaking a lot is a good way to correct your mistakes

Why don’t you try the advice to see how helpful they are to you ? Questions:

1 Is English one of the most popular languages in the world?

……… 2.What is the best way to improve the four skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing ?

……… 3.What should you to memorize words well?

……… What is a good way to correct your mistakes ?

……… V Fill in the numbered blank in the passage with one suitable word from the box:

( 1pt)

English is a very ……(1)……….language If we know English, we can go to any countries we like We won’t find it hard to make people ………(2)……… what we want to say English also helps us to learn all kinds of subjects Hundreds of books are ………(3)……… in English every day in many countries English has also helped to spread ideas and knowledge to all corners of the world

Therefore, English has helped to spread better understanding and friendship among countries of the world Every year, many students learn English because they think it is helpful in …………(4)……… future jobs

VI Rewrite the sentences or as directed:(2ms) 1.She said to me," How many languages can you speak?" She asked me ……… Mr Hoang said," I am learning English in an evening class"

Mr Hoang said that ……… You will get good marks if ………

( complete this sentence)

4 If / you/ want/ improve / English/ should/ study/ harder ( Make a complete sentence )

ANSWER KEY I/ Mỗi câu 0,25đ (0,25*12câu= 3đ)

1.B C 3.C A

5 A B D C

9 D 10 D 11 B 12.C

II Mỗi từ 0,25đ (0,25*4=1đ)

1 improve information advertisement hearing III Mỗi động từ 0,25đ (0,25*4=1đ)

has loved went was

IV Mỗi câu trả lời 0,5đ (0,5*4câu=2đ) Yes, it is

2 The best way to improve the four skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing is to practise English regularly

3.We should read books,listen to the radio and watch films to memorize words well A good way to correct our mistakes is practise speaking English a lot

V Mỗi từ 0,25đ (0,25*4=1đ)

1.useful understand written 4.finding VI Mỗi câu viết 0,5đ (0,5*4câu=2đ)

1 She asked me how many languages I could speak

2 Mr Hoang said that he was learning English in an evening class You will get good marks if you study hard

7 TRƯỜNG THCS NGUYỄN THỊ MINH KHAI

I Multiple choice: (3pts)

1 The teacher asked his students (to learn/ learning/ learn) the lessons before school (Campus/ Institute/Dormitory) is a large building in a college or university where students live

3 Ba has to walk to school, so he wishes he ( has/ had / have ) a bike We haven’t met him ( when / since/ for ) he left school

5 I don’t know exactly how much it costs so I can only give you an (approximate/ slight / vague) idea of the cost

6 It took him six years (to become / become / becoming ) as a doctor What ( sides / aspects / fields ) of learning English you find the most interesting ?

8 I asked her ( where did he go/ where he went / where did he go?)

9 She asked us (if I like pop music / if I liked pop music / whether I like pop music ) 10 If it rains hard , we ( can’t / wouldn’t/ couldn’t ) play outdoors

11 Choose the word or phrase A, B, C, D that is not correct in standard English: She asked me what was my name

A B C D

12 Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others: (saved/ practiced / earned / loved)

II Use the correct form of the verbs in brackets: (2pts)

1 She asked me if I (can) speak English She wishes she (be) a doctor

3 When I (walk) to school yesterday, someone (say) my name

III.Reading comprehension:

A Read the passage and answer the questions: (2pts)

English is a very useful language If we know English, we can go to any countries we like We will not find it hard to make people understand what we want to say English also helps us to learn all kinds of subjects Hundreds of books are written in English every day in many countries English has also helped to spread ideas and knowledge to all corners of the world Therefore, the English language has helped to spread better understanding and friendship among the countries in the world

1 Is English a useless language?

What can we if we know English?

Do people write many kinds of books in English every day?

4 How you learn English?

B Complete each blank with ONE word: (1pt) Dear Sir,

I saw your school’s advertisement in today’s edition of the Vietnam News I am interested (1) learning Vietnamese and I would like (2) Learn to read and write it Could you (3) send details of the course and fees? I can complete a spoken Vietnamese test if necessary

I look (4) to hearing from you Your faithfully,

IV Write the second sentence so that it has the same meaning to the first: (2pts) She said , “ What are you doing, Minh?”

She asked When did you begin learning English?

How long She is sorry she can’t join the trip with us

I wish Mr Hung said to the children, “ Will you hold a party next week?”

ANSWER KEY

I Multiple choice: (3pts) to learn

2 Dormitory had

4 since

5 approximate to become aspects

8 where he went if I liked pop music 10 can’t

11 C

12 practiced

II Use the correct form of the verbs in brackets: (2pts) could

2 was

3 was walking / said

III.Reading comprehension:

A Read the passage and answer the questions: (2pts) No, it isn’t

2 We can go any countries we like Yes, they

4 I my homework., write English as much as possible, learn by heart the vocabulary, listen to English tapes, Speak English with friends

B Complete each blank with ONE word: (1pt)

1 in to please forward

IV Write the second sentence so that it has the same meaning to the first: (2pts) She asked Minh what he was doing

2 How long have you learned English? I wish she could join the trip with us

8 TRƯỜNG THCS ĐỖ ĐĂNG TUYỂN

I Circle the best word or phrase to complete the following sentences or as directed: (3pts)

1 Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from the others A invite B visit C improve D agree

2 Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others A about B sound C. country D council

3 Students should more grammar exercises ………grammar books A on B in C at D to 4 The examiner asked me to read ………… passage

A an B this C the D these

5 He should read stories or newspapers ………… English to improve his English. A on B at C by D in

6 Harvard is the school having………

A famous B reputation C bright D popular 7 I’m looking ………….to hearing from you

A reward B award C forward D upward 8 Choose the incorrect part indicated by A, B, C or D in the following sentence. My father said that he is leaving for Hanoi the next day

A B C D

9 She hopes she can talk …………people in English easily.

A to B at C for D and 10 Mr Phong asked me how many boys……… in my class

A there were B were there C there are D are there 11 We have well- ……….teachers

A qualify B quality C qualification D qualified 12………we miss the train, we can get the next one

A when B while C If D unless

II Supply the correct form of the words in brackets to complete the sentences (1 pt)

1 Van ……… me to join their family to Hue last year ( invitation) 2 The teacher advised us to the test……… …… (careful) We often take part in many………activities at school.(culture) Please phone this number for more……….(inform) III Put the verbs in brackets into the correct form (1 pt).

1 The examiner asked me if I (speak)………any foreign languages 2 If he (not study) ……… hard, he might fail the exam

4 She said that she (must)………go then IV Reading comprehension:

1 Read the passage and answer the questions (2pt) Dear Lam,

Well, here I am in England Thank you for your letter You ask me what it’s like here I must say it’s pretty good! The language school is very efficiently organized On the first morning we had to a test, which I found rather hard However I got a

surprisingly good mark, so I’m in the second class I didn’t talk much at first, because I couldn’t think of the words quickly enough, but lately, I’ve become much more fluent I’m staying with a family who live near the school I don’t see them much because I’m always so busy with my friends from school

I hope you will be able to join me here next term I’m sure we’d have good fun together

Love, Van

Questions:

a In what country is Van in?

……… b Why didn’t he talk much at first?

………

c Is he staying in a dormitory? ………

d What does Van hove?

………

Read the passage and then fill in each blank with ONE suitable word (1pt )

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 helps us to learn all kind of subjects

Hundred of books are (3)………in English every day in many countries English also helped to spread ideas and knowledge in all corners of the world Therefore, English language has helped to spread better understanding and (4) ……….among countries of the world

a ……… b ……… c ……… d ………

VI Writing: Finish each sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the one printed before it (2.pt)

1 By speaking English with friends, we can improve our English

2 She asked him: “Can you play the piano?” ( Use reported question) ………

……… ………

3 They said: “We are doing these exercises now.” ( Use reported speech)

……….………….……… ………

4 My mother asked me: “Why you come home late?” ( Use reported question) ………

ANSWER KEY

I Circle the best word or phase to complete the following sentences or as directed: (3pts)

1 B; 2.C; 3.B; 4.C; 5.D; 6.B; 7.C; 8.B; 9.A; 10.A; 11.D; 12.C

II Supply the correct form of the words in brackets to complete the sentences (1 pt)

1 invited 2 carefully 3 cultural 4 information

III Put the verbs in brackets into the correct form (1 pt).

1 spoke

2 doesn’t study 3 is

4 had to

IV Reading comprehension:

Read the passage and answer the questions (2pt)

a Van is in England

b Because he couldn’t think of the words quickly enough. c No, he isn’t.

d He hopes Lam will be able to join him here the next term and they’d have good fun together.

2 Read the passage and then fill in each blank with ONE suitable word (1pt )

a know b what c written d friendship

VI Writing: Finish each sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the one printed before it (2.pts)

1 If we speak English with friends, we can improve our English 2 She asked him if he could play the piano.

9 TRƯỜNG THCS HOÀNG DIỆU

I/ Circle the best word or phrase to complete the following sentences or as directed ( 3ms ):

1.There are teachers in our language institute

A qualify B well C done D well-qualified

2 The examiner asked me to read _ passage

A a B the C this D.these What aspect of _ English you find difficult ?

A study B studied C learnt D learning He wants to know whether I back tomorrow

A come B will come C would come D came If you want to attend the course , you pass the examination A have to B has to C had to D could This shirt costs _ 88,000 VND

A approximative B approximately C approximation D approximate

7 I can complete a _ English test if you want

A speak B spoke C spoken D speaking He asked me who the editor of this book

A is B are C was D were We think that our solidarity we can this difficulty

A overdo B over go C overtake D overcome

10 you can come you want

A unless B.so C if D because 11 Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others

A experiences B courses C exchanges D admires 12 Choose the incorrect part indicated by A, B , C ,or D in the following sentences

I’m really looking forward to work with you A B C D

II Supply the correct form of the words in brackets to complete the sentences ( 1pt) :

1.He is a strict ( examine )

3.He is an of this newspaper ( edition )

4.I want to _ for selling my house ( advertisement ) III Put the verbs in brackets into the correct form ( 1pt) :

1.The teacher asked her why she _ the test ( not ) 2.If she _ to get well ,you ought to stay in bed ( want ) 3.She said to me that she that car the following day ( sell ) 4.I asked him if he help me ( can )

IV.Read the passage and answer the questions : ( 2pts )

I had an amusing experience last year After leaving a small village in the south of France I drove on to the next town On the way ,a young man waved to me I stopped and he asked me for a lift As soon as he got into the car ,I said good morning to him in French and he replied in the same language Apart from a few words , I did not know any French at all Neither of us spoke during the journey I had nearly reached the town , when the young man suddenly said , very slowly “ Do you speak English ?”.As I soon learnt , he was English himself !

* Questions :

1.Who asked the writer for a lift ?

……… ………

2.Did they sit in silence or talk to each other ?

……… ………

3.What did the young man say at the end of the journey ?

……… ………

4.Did the writer speak any French ?

……… ………

V Fill in the numbered blank in the passage with ONE suitable word from the box ( 1pt) :

write , know , written , many , subjects , a lot

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 what We want to say English also helps us to learn all kinds of (2)……… Hundreds of books are (3) ……… In English everyday in (4) ………

1.She said to him , “ Do you know that man ?”

 She

……… ……

2 I said to her , “ What time is it ?” I

……… ………

3 “ I’m leaving here for Hue tomorrow” she said

 She

……… …

4 She can lose her job She comes late again

 If

……… ………

ANSWER KEY

I. Multiple choice : Mỗi câu 0,25 đ x 12 câu = điểm

D C 3.D B 5.A 6.B 7.C C D 10 C 11 D 12 C

II Word formation : Mỗi câu 0,25 đ x câu = điểm

examiner improve editor advertise III Verb form : : Mỗi câu 0,25 đ x câu = điểm

didn’t wants would sell could IV Reading : : Mỗi câu 0,5 đ x câu = điểm

1 A young man asked the writer for a lift They sat in silence

3 The young man asked, “ Do you speak English ?” No ,he didn’t

V. Gap – filling : : Mỗi câu 0,25 đ x câu = điểm

know subjects written many

VI Sentence transformation : : Mỗi câu 0,5 đ x câu = điểm

1. She asked him if/ whether he knew that man

2. I asked her what time it was

3. She said ( that ) she was leaving there for here the next day

4. If she comes late again , she can lose her job

10 TRƯỜNG THCS PHAN ĐÌNH PHÙNG

I Underline the best word(s) in brackets to complete the sentences (3 pt.) If we go to the Brighton Language Center, we can live in a (hotel / theater /

dormitory / apartment) on campus.

2 If you don’t hurry, you (may / are / certainly / sometimes) be late for school What (thing / aspect / grammar / homework ) of learning English you find

most difficult ?

4 These foreigners are (like / fond / interesting / interested) in learning Vietnamese

5 I am looking forward to (hearing / hear / know / listen to ) from you

6 My father enjoys reading (advertisements / books / article / magazines) in newspapers

7 I need a dictionary to (find / see / look / know) up these new words

8 Long (asked / says / said / told ) me why I didn’t come to class the day before The teacher wanted to know (is / if / what / where) she (ride / go / went /

walked) to school by bike.

10 We can (improve / practice / learn / study) our English by reading short stories or newspapers (about / by / in / of ) English

II Supply the correct forms of the words in brackets to complete the sentences (1 pt.)

1 This man is a He can’t speak Vietnamese (foreign)

2 Kim said they couldn’t practice speaking English with native (speak)

3 If you want to lose , you should exercise regularly (weigh) My sister works for a bank in Ho Chi Minh City (nation)

III Put the verbs in brackets into the correct forms (1 pt.) If it tomorrow, we will stay home (rain)

2 Nam study harder if he wants to pass the exam (have to) Uncle Long said he to Hue the following day (go)

IV Read the passage and answer the questions (2 pt.)

Mai really enjoys English lessons She likes her teacher and her classmates, and enjoys speaking English with them She always tries to speak English as much as she can Mai is not good at English, but she doesn’t worry much about her mistakes She believes that she can learn from her mistakes When she meets new grammar, she tries to work out the rules for herself She always does all her homework carefully She also gets chance to practice her English with English - speaking people when she meets them, even though sometimes she feels a bit shy about her English

Questions :

1 What does Mai enjoy doing in learning English ?

2 Can Mai speak English very well ?

3 What does Mai when she meets new grammar ?

4 How you learn English at home?

V Fill in each numbered blank in the passage with ONE suitable word from the box (1 pt.)

choose, get , starts , begin , in , foreign

VI Writing : You love learning English Write sentences with the given words to tell how you learn English (2 pt.)

1 I / learn / heart / all / new words

2 I / practice / speak English / teacher / classmates

3 I / try / read / short stories / newspapers / English

4 I / usually / watch / English programs / TV

-ANSWER KEY

I Multiple choice : trường hợp 0,25 đ x 12 = điểm

1 dormitory may aspect interested

5 hearing advertisements look asked if - went 10 improve - in

II Word formation : câu 0,25 đ x = điểm

1 foreigner speakers weight national III Verb form : câu 0,25 đ x = điểm

1 rains has to would go was going

IV Reading : câu 0,5 đ x = điểm

1 She enjoys speaking English with her teacher and classmates No, she can’t speak English very well

3 She tries to work out the rules for herself (Students’ answer)

V Gap-filling : từ 0,25 đ x = điểm

1 foreign choose in starts

VI Writing : câu 0,5 đ x = điểm I learn by heart all the new words

2 I practice speaking English with my teacher and classmates I try to read short stories and newspapers in English