“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 like to wear things that are in fashion.”.[r]
(1)THE SECOND SEMESTER TEST
Name: Subject: English
Class: Time: 45 minutes
I- Listen
You are going to listen to the text twice Check () the correct box for true or false (2 pts)
T F
1- There are four people in Jane’s family 2- They have the same hobbies
3- Jane’s Dad likes reading newspaers but can’t any news every morning
` 4- Jane’s Mom enjoys watching TV and reading articles about fashion and
cooking
5- Jane’s brother loves exploring websites about computer
6- He also writes e – mails or chat with his friends about his hobby 7- Jane is interested in listening to the poem program on the radio 8- She likes music programme on TV every Saturday
II- Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to complete the following sentences (1,5 pts)
1- Let’s go dancing ?
a shall we b can we c we d should we
2- Vietnam, is in the Southeast Asia, exports rice
a who b whom c whose d which
3- Why don’t you have your car ?
a wash b washed c to wash d washing
4- Computer is one of the most important of the 20th century.
a invention b invent c inventor d to invent
5- I retired when I was sixty, and now I’m living on my
a wares b salary c pay d pension
6- Twenty – five dollars too much to pay for that shirt
a are b is c were d been
III- Rewrite the sentences using the words given in the box (2,0 pts)
1- This is the best runner He runs fast enough to get there first ( Who)
2- “Why don’t you ask the teacher to explain again?” John asked (John asked me )
3- My mother is planting roses in the garden She has planted a lot of them (Although)
4- Kangaroos have long tails They can be seen everywhere in Australis ( Which)
IV- Read the passage and the tasks that follow (2,5 pts)
What is life like for 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 like to wear things that are in fashion.”
(2)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 bicycle”
Diana Bell is a first year fashion student “I make all my own 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 the other students Everything is epensive”, 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:
1- What is Sarah James’ a big problem?
A Clothes is a big problem B Money is a big problem C Studying is a big problem D Time is a big problem
2- Colin Peters spends
A much money on transport B much money on clothes C not much money on transport D not much money on sports
3- 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 own clothes and sell some of the dresses and hats I make to the other students.”
4- This passage is from
A a student’s notebook B a letter to a friend C a magazine article D an advertisement
5- The purpose of the write 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 V- Writing(2,0 pts):
In Viet Nam people not celebrate Mother’s Day or father’s Day But you think it is necessary to have a day to celebrate for Mom and another for Dad Write to a friend to share this idea Follow this outline
Outline:
- First paragraph: tell your friend the reason(s) for celebrating this day.
- Second paragraph: give details about:
1- When to celebrate 3- what special gifts to give 2- how to celebrate 4- what special food to offer
- Third paragraph: state whether or not you think your idea will be supported and you
believe the day will be celebrated nationwide.