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UNIT 9: THE POST OFFICE TEST I PRONUNCIATION Choose the word whose underlined part pronounced differently from the rest A post B busy C swim D spacious A best B text C exist D letter A commune B punctuality C communication D distribution A express B recipient C secure D messenger A satisfaction B facsimile C punctuality D spacious A noisy B subscribe C service D graphics A transfer B newspaper C thousand D relatives A equipped B delivered C transferred D received A helps B provides C documents D texts 10 A stop B post C offer D from II VOCABULARY Circle the letter before the word that can be best replaced with the word(s) in italic 11 Thanh Ba Post Office is equipped with advanced technology A modern B outdated C fashionable D beautiful 12 Thanh Ba Post Office has a spacious and pleasant front office A cramped B large and with a lot of space C narrow D safe 13 Our post office offers the best services with a well-trained staff A rule B impolite C beautiful D qualified 14 Your EMS mail will be delivered in the shortest possible time A European Monetary System B Enhanced Messaging Service C Express Mail Service D Emergency Mail Service 15 Express Money Transfer is a speedy and secure service for transferring money in less than 24 hours A fast and fixed B fast and protected C slow and safe D useful and confident 16 The Message Call Service helps you to notify the recipient of the time and place to receive the call A see B watch C write D tell 17 If you want your favorite newspapers to be delivered to your house early in the morning you should subscribe to them A pay money B write a letter C make a call D send e-mail 18 The staff of that post office are always thoughtful and courteous to customers A kind and beautiful B helpful and friendly C helpful and polite D nice and arrogant 19 If you want to send a document and not want to lose its original shape, send it by fax machine A first B changed C modern D good 20 You can save money if you send a parcel which is under 15 kg A letter B package C box D present III GRAMMAR Choose the word or phrase A, B, C or D - that best completes the sentence 21 The problem never occurred A I hadn’t expected it C who I had expected B that I had expected it D I had expected 22 In 1850, Yale University established Sheffield Scientific School, _ A engineers were educated there B where engineers were educated C in which engineer educated D where were engineers educated 23 It was the ragtime pianist Scott Joplin _ the Maple Leaf Rag, perhaps the best known of all ragtime tunes A wrote B the writer of C who wrote D writing 24 A keystone Species is a species of plants and animals absence has a major effect on an ecological system A that its B its C whose D with its 25 William Samuel Johnson, helped write the Constitution, became the first president of Columbia College in 1187 A whom he had B who had C and he had D had 26 My mother, _ , enjoys hill walking A whom is in her seventies B that is in her seventies C which is in her seventies D who is in her seventies 27 She’s one of the kindest people I’ve ever known A that B whose C who 28 Where is the house ? A where they are living C where they are living there D which B which they are living D where they are living in 29 She lives in the house _ A which has the red door C that with the red door B has the red door D with its red door 30 Mark Twain is an author I like best A his books B that books C the book of whom D whose books IV READING Read the following passage carefully, and then select the best option to complete it: AUSTRIAN POST OFFICERS IN THE OTTOMAN EMPIRE Austria and other European nations maintained an extensive (31) _ of post offices in the Ottoman Empire, typically motivated by the unreliable postal system of the Ottomans For Austria, the (32) _ started in 1748 with the establishment of a (33) in Galata outside of Constantinople, and eventually extended to dozens of (34) _ throughout the Balkans and the eastern Mediterranean Beginning in 1863, (35) _ of Lombardy-Venetia were used, but after the losses of these areas in 1867, Austria had to issue special stamps; in appearance identical to (36) _ stamps of the period, but denominated in soldis and florins In 1886 this was changed to paras and piasters to match Turkish money, (37) _ by surcharging the existing stamps of the offices, then regular Austrian stamps Stamps printed specifically for the offices resumed in 1906, by using Austrian stamps (38) _ the denomination (at this point the denomination of Austrian stamps was printed in a second step), and the Jubilee issue of 1908 included the same (39) _ denominated in piasters While early issues are not common, the volume of mail by the end of the empire was such that both used and unused stamps are still commonly (40) _ + New words: - denominate (v.): cho tên là, gọi tên là, đặt tên là - florin (n.): đồng florin (đồng hào Anh silinh) - piaster (n.): đồng bạc (tiền Tây Ban Nha, Ai Cập, Thổ Nhĩ Kỳ) - surcharge (v.): Chở/ chất quá nặng; bắt phạt quá nặng; đóng thuế quá nặng - jubilee (n.): lễ kỉ niệm 50 năm; dịp vui mùa mở hội 31/ A way B method C system D network 32/ A purchase B sale C practice D service 33/ A school B post office C factory D company 34/ A regions B areas C houses D locations 35/ A stamps B books C things D pictures 36/ A American B Austrian C European D Asian 37/ A first B second C next D last 38/ A having B removing C releasing D missing 39/ A designs B shapes C forms D images 40/ A alive B new C fresh D available V WRITING Choose the sentence that is the best combination of each of the following pairs: 41 The elderly are usually thought to be passive They can actually have active lives A The elderly, thought to be passive, can actually have active lives B The elderly can actually have active lives that are usually thought to be passive C The elderly thought to be passive can actually have active lives D The elderly lives which are thought to be passive can actually be active 42 Shoes are the products The company exported only these products to Mexico A The company exported only shoes to Mexico, that are the only products B Shoes are the only products to be exported to Mexico C Shoes, which are the only products to be exported to Mexico D The only products to be exported to Mexico, which are shoes 43 Tommy is late Does anybody know why? A Does anybody know what the reason why is Tommy late? B Does anybody know what the reason why Tommy is late? C Does anybody know the reason why is Tommy late? D Does anybody know the reason why Tommy is late? 44 She is the advisor We got those recommendations from her A She is the advisor, who we got those recommendations from B She is the advisor whom we got those recommendations from her C She is the advisor from that we got those recommendations D She is the advisor from whom we got those recommendations 45 My sister is the only member in my family She holds a Ph.D degree in Physics A My sister is the only member in my family to hold a Ph.D degree in Physics B The only member in my family is my sister, who holds a Ph.D degree in Physics C The only member in my family which holds a Ph.D degree is my sister D My sister, who holds a Ph.D degree in Physics, is the only member in my family 46 Few people know about C.A.Lindburgh He was the first person who flew across the Atlantic Ocean A Few people know about C A Lindburgh, the first person flying across the Atlantic Ocean B Few people know about C A Lindburgh, that was the first person to fly across the Atlantic Ocean C Few people know about C A Lindburgh, who was the first person flown across the Atlantic Ocean D Few people know about C A Lindburgh, who was the first person to fly across the Atlantic Ocean 47 The Mountain Region is in the Great Himalayan Range It makes up the northern part of Nepal A The Mountain Region which makes up the northern part of Nepal is in the Great Himalayan Range B The Mountain Region in the Great Himalayan Range makes up the northern part of Nepal C The Great Himalayan Range, which makes up the northern part of Nepal, is the Mountain Region D The northern part of Nepal, made up by the Great Himalayan Range is the Mountain Region 48 This is the best book on the market It was written for university students A This is the best book written for university students, which are on the market B This is the best book to be writing for university students on the market C This is the best book to be written for university students on the market D This is the best book that is on the market, which is written for university students 49 I have a passion for winter It is usually a sad season for many people A I have a passion for winter when is usually a sad season for many people B I have a passion for winter, which is usually a sad season for many people C I have a passion for winter, when is usually a sad season for many people D I have a passion for winter which is usually a sad season for many people 50 That is the student I borrowed his book last week A That is the student I borrowed whose book last week B The student whose book I borrowed that is C That is the student whose book I borrowed last week D That is the student, whose book I borrowed last week ANSWER KEYS 10 B C B A D A A A B B 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 A B D C B D A C A B 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 D B C C B D A A A D 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 C C B D A B A D A D 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 C B D D A D B C B C TEST I PRONUNCIATION Put the following words into the right categories according to their stress pattern technology competitive facsimile document courteous subscribe service customer coward transmit translate commune capacity communal secure imagine installation disadvantage dissatisfied disappointed relative transfer convenient newspapers graphics magazine original punctuality First syllable Second syllable Third syllable II VOCABULARY Fill in the blank with given words such as money system offer delivery delivered processed services available that A post office is services authorized by a postal (1) _for the posting, receipt, sortation, handling, transmission or (2) of mail Post offices offer mail-related services (3) post office boxes, postage and packaging supplies In addition, some post offices (4) non-postal services such as passport applications and other government forms, (5) _ orders, and banking (6) _ _ Post offices also rent post-office boxes to people and businesses that prefer not to have mail (7) to their home or office, or who live or stay at addresses to which mail delivery is not (8) _ The back rooms of a post office are the place where mail is (9 ) for delivery Mail may also be processed in other post offices (10 ) _ are not open to the general public III GRAMMAR Rewrite the second sentence using relative clause I know this reporter's background well and he's 100% honest This reporter I've forgotten that commentator's name but he's very well-known That commentator People who haven't been abroad shouldn't criticize foreign customs Nobody who The detective knew all the answers He solved the mystery The detective New York is a wonderful city I'd love to visit it one day New York Ms Fortune was a writer Her body was found in the cellar Ms Fortune I met an old friend He told me all about a book he'd just read I met They ask about the athletes We are looking at the pictures of the athletes They ask……………………………………………………… Who is the woman? Our teacher is talking to her Who is………………………………………………………… 10 Oliver Twist was a poor orphan boy He was born in the workhouse Oliver Twist……………………………………………………… IV READING Read the passage below carefully, and then fill in the blanks with the missing words: This article is about post offices For specific post offices in other (1) _, see General Post Office A post office is a facility authorized by a postal (2) for the posting, receipt, sortation, handling, transmission or (3) of mail Post offices offer mail-related services such as post office boxes, postage and packaging supplies In (4) _, some post offices offer non-postal services such as passport applications (5) _ other government forms, money orders, and banking services Post offices also rent post-office (6) _to people and businesses who prefer not to have mail delivered to their home or (7) _, or who live or stay at addresses to which mail delivery is not available The back rooms of a post office are (8) _ mail is processed for delivery Mail may also be processed in other post offices that are not (9) to the general public The Post Office is a retail company in the United Kingdom; formerly part of the postal (10) _Royal Mail, it became a separate entity in 1981 V WRITING Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the one printed before it: That car belongs to Dr Clark Its engine is very good => This car The manager has just announced his retirement We have all depended on him so much => The manager on _ The tree that we picked these fruits from is in front of the house => The tree from _ Friends tend to live in the same house these days This forms a new kind of family => Friends tend to live in Police has discovered a truck carrying lots of wild animals Half of them are dead => Police has discovered a truck _ TOEFL measures students’ capability of academic English It is designed by ETS => TOEFL measures students’ capability _ This is a rare opportunity You should take advantage of it to get a better job => This is a rare opportunity _ The airport is the most modern one We are going to arrive at this airport => The airport You didn’t tell us the reason We have to cut down our daily expenses for that reason => You didn’t _ 10 We first met in 1945 The revolution took place then => We first KEY First syllable transfer relative service customer courteous document graphics communal newspapers coward Second syllable technology subscribe facsimile imagine convenient capacity commune secure dissatisfied competitive transmit original translate II VOCABULARY Fill in the blank with given words Key system delivery such as services delivered available offer processed Third syllable disappointed punctuality magazine installation disadvantage money 10 that III GRAMMAR Rewrite the second sentence using relative clause This reporter, whose background I know well, is 100% honest That commentator, whose name I’ve forgotten, is very well known Nobody who has never been abroad should criticize foreign customs The detective who solved the mystery knew all the answers New York, which I’d love to visit one day, is a wonderful city Ms Fortune, whose body was found in the cellar, was a writer I met an old friend who told me all about a book he’d just read They ask about the athletes whose pictures we are looking at Who is the woman that/whom our teacher is talking to? 10 Oliver Twist, who was born in the workhouse, was a poor orphan boy IV READING Read the passage below carefully and then fill in the blanks with the missing words: 1/ countries 2/ system 3/ delivery 4/ addition 5/ and 6/ boxes 7/ office 8/ where 9/ open 10/ service V WRITING Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the one printed before it: That car, whose engine is very good, belongs to Dr Clark The manager on whom we have all depended so much has just announced his retirement The tree from which we picked these fruits is in front of the house Friends tend to live in the same house these days, which forms a new kind of family Police has discovered a truck carrying lots of wild animals half of which are dead TOEFL, which is designed by ETS, measures students’ capability of academic English This is a rare opportunity of which you should take advantage of to get a better job The airport where we are going to arrive is the most modern one You didn’t tell us the reason why/ for which we have to cut down our daily expenses 10 We first met in 1945 when the revolution took place UNIT 10: NATURE IN DANGER TEST I Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others A small B supply C sure D species A swimmer B sword C swallow D swam A parks B animals C planets D environments II Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest A endanger B disappear C prohibit A extinct B human C species D destruction D planet III Choose the correct answers: Many organizations have been set up and funds have been raised A established B collapsed C delayed D decreased Because of people’s _with the environment, many kinds of plants and animals are becoming rare A supply B survival C influence D interference We all regard pollution as a _ matter to human beings A serious B seriously C seriousness D serio-comic Garbage is considered to be some kind of A pollute B pollutants C pollution D polluting 10 The is the air, water and land in or on which people, animals and plants live A consequence B environment C planet D resource 11 “ Do you think it’s going to rain?” – “ .” A I hope not B I don’t hope C I don’t hope that D I don’t hope so 12 “ I think we should take a shower instead of a bath to save energy.” – “ .” A Yes, we should B Yes You are good C No, I don’t like D Great! Let’s that 13 “ ” – “All right.” A We will make posters on energy saving and hang them around our school B Why can’t we make posters on energy saving and hanging them around our school? C How about making posters on energy saving and hanging them around our school? D I’d like to make posters on energy saving and hang them around our school 14 Can you turn the lights off before leaving the room?” – “ ” A Yes, I can B No, I can’t C Yes, of course D No, I don’t 15 “ ! Can you help me with this?” A Sorry B Excuse me C Pardon D My apology 16 When he , we dinner A arrived/having B was arriving/had C arrived/ were having D had arrived/had 17 While they chess, we the shopping A playing/doing B played/did C were playing/doing D were playing/ were doing 18 Today is Thursday and she late twice this week She _ late yesterday and on Monday A is/was B has been/is C has been/ was D has been/had been 19 He in the same house since 1975 A has lived B is living C lived D had lived 20 Last month my brother _ me his photos He _ me his photos every year A sends/sent B sent/ sends C sent/sent D sends/sends 21 The boy I lent my money is poor A to that B to who C to whom D whom 22 The knife we are cutting bread is very sharp A with that B which C with which D that 23 Cathy is trustworthy She’s a person upon _ you can always depend A who B whom C that D X 24 The man I introduced you to last night may be the next president of the university A whom B that C X D all are correct 25 Your career should focus on a field _ you are generally interested A on which B in which C which D that 26 What exactly is the influence of television children? A on B in C at D with 27 I have two brothers, are professional athletes A two of which B two of whom C both of whom D two of them 28 One of the people _ I admire most in the history of the world is Gandhi A that B which C whose D of them 29 Sunday is the day _ which we usually go fishing A during B at C in D on 30 The speech _ we listened last night was informative A to which B which to C to that D that IV Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting 31 The man whom remained in the office was the manager A B C D 32 1975 was the year in when the revolution took place A B C D 33 Mr Brown, that teaches me English, is coming today A B C D 34 The car who I bought used to be my father’s A B C D 35 You would be welcome to join our staff if you change your mind A B C D V Choose the correct answer 36 The man is my teacher I am grateful to him A The man whom I am grateful to him is my teacher C The man is my teacher who I am grateful B The man whom I am grateful to is my teacher D The man to him I am grateful is my teacher 37 Ngoc is friendly We are talking about her A Ngoc, we are talking about, is friendly C Ngoc, about her we are talking, is friendly B Ngoc, whom we are talking about is friendly D Ngoc, about whom we are talking, is friendly 38 That is the student I borrowed his book last week A That is the student I borrowed whose book last week B The student whose book I borrowed that is C That is the student, whose book I borrowed last week D That is the student whose book I borrowed last week 39 The book is very expensive My father is interested in it A The book in which my father is interested is very expensive B The book which in my father is interested is very expensive C The book which my father is interested is very expensive D The book in that my father is interested is very expensive 40 Sue lives in a house The house is opposite my house A Sue lives in a house where is opposite my house B Sue lives in a house which is opposite my house C Sue lives in a house who is opposite my house D Sue lives in a house and which is opposite my house VI Read the test and choose the correct option to fill in the gaps In spite of all warnings, we are still not looking after our planet Look what is happening to our forests We are cutting them _ (41) at an alarming rate If we keep on doing this, many animals and plants will _(42) extinct Rare _(43) , such as the mountain gorilla, are already in _(44) More will follow Forests are important for another reason, too They help to slow the rate of global warming Trees soak up gases like carbon dioxide, which are given _ (45) by power stations and factories They also produce oxygen, and act as the lungs of the world 41 A up 42 A go 43 A species 44 A threat 45 A off B in B get B tribes B danger B up C off C become C races C fact C out D down D result D specialities D troubles D over VII Read the passage and choose the correct answers: The scarcity of tigers and African elephants is more and more serious They are endangered because poachers hunt them in order to sell tiger pelts and elephant ivory At least 4,000 elephants are killed each year in order to meet the global demand for ivory, which is used to make carvings, jewelry and other products although it is illegal to sell ivory since 1989 anywhere “Americans should be aware that there is still a problem with elephant poaching and loss to the illegal ivory trade,” Ginette Hemley, Fund’s vice president for species conservation, told The Washington Post in September And so our message is “Don’t buy it, and don’t take that chance” A Wildlife Fund report states that the United States seized 8,300 illegal ivory items between 1995 and 2002 Each week there are about 1,000 ivory auctions, the report said As for tigers, their parts are used in traditional Chinese medicine Tiger bones are used as a pain reliever in traditional medicine Even tiger’s whiskers are sold because some people in Asia think they are a good-luck charm – like a rabbit’s foot in the United States “ Part of our job is education,” said Professor Dillon “ The other part is law enforcement So we have more than one strategy.” 46 Hunters poach tigers for their _ A ivory B pelts C carving D jewelry 47 Which sentence is NOT true A Elephants are hunted for their ivory B It is legal to sell ivory everywhere C There are about 4,000 elephants killed each year D Elephant ivory is used to made jewelry 48 The word it in line referred to _ A an elephant B a tiger C tiger pelts D elephant ivory 49 The Chinese use parts of the tiger as _ A carving B jewelry C decoration D medicine 50 According to Professor Dillon, _ A there is only one strategy to solve the problem B it is education that can help to solve the problem C we need both education and law enforcement to solve the problem D only law enforcement can help to solve the problem ANSWER KEY: C B 14.C 15.B 27.C 28.A 40.B 41.D B 16.C 29.D 42.C B 17.D 30.A 43.A A 18.C 31.B 44.B A 19.A 32.B 45.A D 20.B 33.A 46.B A 21.C 34.A 47.B B 22.C 35.B 48.D 10.B 23.B 36.B 49.D 11.A 24.D 37.D 50.C 12.D 25.B 38.D 13.C 26.A 39.A TEST I Put the words in the correct column according to their stress pattern Capture, survive, agriculture, extinction, alternative, destroy, offspring, animal, swallow, environment The first The second II Choose the suitable word to fill in each blank: The third natural endangered offspring benefit discharging harmful prevent grow protection devastating discouraged The panda’s _ habitat is the bamboo forest Learners can feel very _ if an exercise is too difficult The waste from the chemical factory is extremely _ Fourteen percent of primate species are highly _ Animal _ supporters gathered to protest against hunting The society was set up to _ endangered species from extinction If people stop destroying animal’s natural habitat, more species will survive and produce People in this region _ mainly rice and vegetables Oil spills are having a _effect on coral reefs in the ocean 10 The factory was fined for _ chemicals into the river III Combine the following sentences using preposition + whom / which The woman pays me a fair salary I work for her The movie was interesting We went to it The man is over there I told you about him I want to tell you about the party I went to it last night The person is sitting at the desk You should talk to her about you problem Alice likes the foreign family She is living with them The picture is beautiful Tom is looking at it I enjoyed the music We listened to it after dinner I met the people You told me about them 10 The market has fresh vegetables I usually go to it IV Use a relative pronoun preceded by a preposition to combine each pair of the sentences below: The teacher is Mr Pike We studied with him last year  The teacher _ The problem has been discussed in class We are very interested in it  The problem _ I like standing at the window I can see the park from this window  I like _ The woman lives next door to me You gave place to her on the bus  The woman _ The examination lasted two days I was successful in this examination  The examination _ The children are orphans She is taking care of these children  The children _ The two young men are not good persons You are acquainted with them  The two young men _ This is the result of our work I’m pleased with it  This is _ There is a “No Parking” sign I not take notice of it  There is _ 10 Mr Brown is the man I’m responsible to him for my work  Mr Brown _ Answer key: I The first capture offspring animal swallow agriculture The second survive extinction destroy environment alternative The third II natural discouraged harmful endangered protection prevent offspring grow devastating 10 discharging III The woman for whom I work pays me a fair salary The movie to which we when was interesting The man about whom I told you is over there I want to tell you about the party to which I went last night The person to whom you should talk about your problem is sitting at the desk Alice likes the foreign family with whom she is living The picture at which Tom is looking is beautiful I enjoyed the music to which we listened after dinner I met the people about whom you told me 10 The market to which I usually go has fresh vegetables IV 1. The teacher with whom we studied is Mr Pike 2. The problem in which we are very interested has been discussed in class 3. I like standing at the window from which I can see the park 4. The woman to whom you gave place on the bus lives next door to me 5. The examination in which I was successful lasted two days 6. The children of whom she is taking care are orphans 7. The two young men with whom you are acquainted are not good persons 8. This is the result of our work with which I’m pleased 9. There is a “No Parking” sign of which I not take notice 10  Mr Brown is the man to whom I’m responsible for my work UNIT 12: SOURCES OF ENERGY TEST Choose the letter A, B, C, D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question The musicians _ yesterday have played together for many years A to who we listened B who we listened to C to that we listened D to whom we listened Question Many scientists have claimed that _ like music are often good at Maths A children B children who C children whom D whose children Question The student _ had an impressive record A the prize was awarded B that the prize was awarded C to whom the prize was awarded D who the prize was awarded Question Scientists will find ways _ our supplies of coal, oil, and gas A to increase B increasing C that increasing D increased Question I think it was your Dad _ A phoned B to phone C that phoned D which phoned Question Airplanes _ in the twentieth century is one of the sources of pollution A which invented B to invent C invented D that is invented Question She has two grown children, both of _ live abroad A who B whom C that D whose Question Could you please provide us _some more modern equipment? A for B by C in D with Question We not have plenty _ energy as we think A of B on C over D with Question 10 I pulled off the sheets _the furniture A to cover B covered C that covering D covering Question 11 The nuclear power plant _ last year will come to operate tomorrow A completing B to complete C completed D which completed Question 12 Lady Astor was the first woman _her seat in Parliament A take B to take C taking D who takes Question 13 Do you remember the time _we first visited London? A which B when C that D on that Question 14 The solar energy can change _electricity A to B for C with D into Question 15 Do you know the reason _ she quit her job? A that B which C when D why Question 16 The park _I used to jog in has been demolished A which B where C in which D in where Question 17 Water is one of the precious resources _for our life A we depend on which B which we depend C on which we depend D on that we depend Question 18 The areas _are destroyed suffer a lot from soil erosion A which trees B whose trees C that trees D trees which Question 19 I never forget the time _I first visit Cat Tien National Park A when B why C where D on that Question 20 I have to leave for London tomorrow, _ means I cannot go to the party with you A that B which C when D why Question 21 More and more rare animals are _danger of extinction A for B on C at D in Question 22 Some countries _try to reduce extinction depend on the world organization for support A which B in which C where D whose Question 23 Do you think that we are using up the resources _for our survival? A are necessary B that are necessary C which necessary D that necessary Question 24 Rain forests are places _ people harvest wood, delicious fruits, and powerful medicine A in which B in that C in where D which Question 25 I wonder about _ human beings are destroying the environment so seriously A the reason that B that reason C the reason in whichD the reason for which Question 26 The authority gathered those villagers _ they explained the importance of forests A who B whom C to whom D to that Question 27 The energy _ by the windmill drives all the drainage pumps A that is producing B which produces C producing D produced Questions 28 They are making an artificial lake _ water for the area A provided B that provided C to provide D which is provide Question 29 She is the only one in the discussion _ to using nuclear power A objects B objected C to object D whom objects Question 30 The old man _ a black suit is a famous energy researcher A to wear B wearing C whom is wearing D is wearing Question 31 John was the last applicant _ for a position in that energy station A to interview B.which is interviewed C interviewing D to be interviewed Choose the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions Question 32 A books B bats C cups D dogs Question 33 A boxes B classes C notes D buzzes Question 34 A hopes B laughs C works D comes Question 35 A helps B photographs C costs D plays Read the following passage and choose the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word(s) for each of the blanks from 36 to 45 There is now increasing concern about the world’s (36) _, particularly about those involving fossil (37) In less than a hundred years we shall probably (38) _ all the present (39) of oil and gas The world’s coal (40) should last longer but, once used, these cannot be (41) _ It is important, therefore, that we should develop such alternative sources of energy as solar energy and nuclear energy as well as water and wind (42) _ (classed as (43) _ energy) Until these energy (44) are widely used, it is important for developed countries to reduce energy (45) as much as possible 36 A possessions B resources C goods D materials 37 A fuels B powers C forms D energy 38 A end B complete C total D exhaust 39 A findings B productions C amounts D sources 40 A reserves B stores C mines D contents 41 A updated B repeated C renewed D produced 42 A force B repeated C renewed D produced 43 A repeatable B continual C renewable D continuous 44 A goods B supplies C provisions D materials 45 A exhaustion B destruction C waste D consumption Read the passage and choose the correct answers: Scientists often divide resources into two groups: renewable and non– renewable When a resource is used, it takes some times to replace it If the resource can be replaced quickly and easily, it is called renewable If it cannot be replaced quickly and easily, it is non-renewable All fossil fuels are nonrenewable resources Solar energy, air, and water are usually called renewable because there is an unlimited supply However, this definition may change if people are not careful with these resources The amount of solar energy that reaches the earth depends on the atmosphere If the atmosphere is polluted, the solar energy that reaches the earth may be dangerous If humans continue to pollute the air, it will not contain the correct amounts of these gases Many resources are limited and non- renewable, and many are in danger of pollution As a consequence, resources must be conserved and the environment protected Conservation must become an important part of everyone’s life 46 How many kinds of resources are mentioned in the passage? A B C D 47 Non-renewable resources are those which _ A are unlimited B can be replaced quickly and easily C take millions of the years to replace D are used every day such as solar energy and water 48 What will happen if the atmosphere is polluted? A The air won’t contain the correct amounts of natural gases B Life won’t continue as it does C Renewable resources will soon become non- renewable D All are correct 49 The word conservation in the passage is opposite to A prevention B pollution C protection D preservation 50 Why we have to conserve resources? A Because many resources are limited and non-renewable B Because conservation plays an important part in everyone’s life C To keep the air from being polluted D To make natural resources renewable ANSWER KEYS 10 D B C A C C B D A D 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 C B B D D A C B A B 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 D A B A D C D C C B 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 D D C D D B A D D A 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 C C C B D A C D B A TEST I Put the following words into the correct categories machine; future; scientist; natural; question; sugar; safe; solar; ocean; special /∫/ /t∫/ /s/ II Rewrite the following sentences, replace the relative clauses by present or past participle phrases Who was that good looking man who is talking to Alison? à Left-handed children who are forced to write with their right hands often develop psychological problems à Luggage that is left unattended will be taken away by police à The nurse who is looking after my aunt is very kind to her à All the rubbish that is floating in the sea is a real danger to health à Thompson is the most famous actress who appears on stage here à The secretary was the only person who was offered a pay rise à Daniel was the most suitable candidate who applied for the job à “My Dreams” was the second album which was released at the end of June à 10 Anna is the first person who knows my phone number à III Complete each of the following sentences with the correct form of the words in parentheses The team has thousands of supporters (energy) The prisoners who escaped are violent and _ (danger) Pollution is just one of the of living in the town (advantage) Many teachers would like to be more adventurous and _ (create) Many people don’t realize that they are breathing air (pollute) I’d like to help you but , there’s nothing I can (fortune) A lot of these chemicals are _ harmful (potential) The news has caused great excitement among _ (science) He took off his jacket because of the _ (hot) 10 She cares about the environmental pollution (deep) IV Rewrite the following sentences as the directions in the brackets Do you know the woman who is coming toward us? (using present participle) à _ The people who are waiting for the bus in the rain are getting wet (using present participle) à _ The rules that allow public access to wilderness areas need to be reconsidered (using present participle) à _ Be sure to follow the instructions that are given at the top of the page (using past participle) à _ The photographs which were published in the newspapers were extraordinary (using past participle) à _ The experiment which was conducted at the University of Chicago was successful (using past participle) à _ We had a river in which we could swim (using to infinitive) à _ You are the last person who saw her alive (using to infinitive) à _ The Queen Elizabeth is the largest ship which has been built on the island (using to infinitive) à _ 10 He was the second man who was killed in this way (using to infinitive) à _ ANSWER KEYS I /∫/: machine, special, ocean, sugar /t∫/: future, natural, question /s/: scientist, safe, solar II Who was that good looking man talking to Alison? Left handed children forced to write with their right hands often develop psychological problems Luggage left unattended will be taken away by police The nurse looking after my aunt is very kind to her All the rubbish floating in the sea is a real danger to health Thompson is the most famous actress to appear on stage here The secretary was the only person to be offered a pay rise Daniel was the most suitable candidate to apply for the job “My Dreams” was the second album to be released at the end of June 10 Anna is the first person to know my phone number III energetic creative dangerous polluted disadvantages unfortunately potentially scientists heat 10 deeply IV Do you know the woman coming toward us? The people waiting for the bus in the rain are getting wet The rules allowing public access to wilderness areas need to be reconsidered Be sure to follow the instructions given at the top of the page The photographs published in the newspapers were extraordinary The experiment conducted at the University of Chicago was successful We had a river to swim in You are the last person to see her alive The Queen Elizabeth is the largest ship to be built on the island 10 He was the second man to be killed in this way UNIT 13: THE ASIAN GAMES TEST I Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest A knowledge B friendship C athlete A appreciate B enthusiasm C participant A aquatic B basketball C official A occasion B together C develop A athletic B history C quality D compete D solidarity D together D volleyball D bodybuilding II Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest A Asian B basketball C tennis D solidarity A shooting B squash C sport D sure A rugby B nearby C cycling D apply A hoped B attracted C added D participated 10 A athletics B participants C efforts D skills III Correction 11 By the time Joan arrived, all of the food had eaten A B C D 12 The weather this year is much hotter than 2005 A B C D 13 If he would be taller, he would be a good basketball player A B C D 14 The final exam was the more difficult than the mid-semester exam A B C D 15 The customs in his country are more traditional than that in the United States A B C D IV Vocabulary 16 Do you know when the 2006 Asian Games took place? A happened B deepened C added D struggled 17 The Asian Games have advanced in all aspects since the first Games was help in 1951 A developed B competed C taken place D decreased 18 Only 489 athletes took part in the 1st Asian Games A participated in B got rid of C gave up D added to 19 Korea was chosen to be of the 2002 Asian Games A athlete B host C participant D guest 20 The Olympic Games is one of the biggest sporting all over the world A problems B athletes C cultures D events V Word Forms 21 After the accident he lost his for the sport A enthusiasm B enthusiast C enthusiastic D enthusiastically 22 We are quite of the success of our country at the next Asian Games A hope B hopeful C hopefully D hopefulness 23 I weight training every day to improve the of muscles A strong B strength C strongly D strengthen 24 We presented the athletes some flowers as a token of our for all their efforts to achieve A appreciate B appreciation C appreciated D appreciative 25 After the opening ceremony, the athletes got ready to start the A compete B competitor C competition D competitive VI Grammar 26 is considered to be the most popular, is also my favorite A Football which B Football, that C Football, which D Football 27 The football season is the time thousands of football fans crowd into the stadium to watch their favorite teams A where B which C at that D when 28 Athletes their best to win medals to winners as awards A which give B are give C to give D given 29 Each country sends its best athletes participation expresses the friendship and solidarity A who B which C that D whose 30 The man a black suit is a football referee A to wear B wearing C who wear D wears th 31 Fencing was first introduced at the 13 Asian Games, in Bangkok Thailand in 1998 A to be held B holding C when was held D which was held 32 He took out a photo of Pélé, he adored A whose B whom C that D which 33 The death of his son was an experience from he never fully recovered A when B why C that D which 34 They are talking about they are looking at A David Beckham is picture B David Beckham’s picture C David Beckham, which picture D David Beckham, whose picture 35 This is a picture in the newspaper of a high jumper leg was seriously hurt A who B whom C whose D that VII Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase Up to now, Thailand (1) the host country of the Asian Games four times In 1966, Thailand held the Games for the first time It was the 5th Games with 18 countries (2) _ In 1970, South Korea dropped its plan to host the games (3) security threats from North Korea, and the (4) host Thailand administered the Games in Bangkok using the funds of South Korea In 1978, Pakistan dropped its plan to host the Games due to conflicts with Bangladesh and Indian Thailand (5) to help and the Games were held in Bangkok The 13th Asian Games was held in Bangkok, Thailand from to 20 December 1998 36 A is B will be C was D has been 37 A to compete B competing C competed D compete 38 A as B due to C because D despite 39 A previous B advanced C old D before 40 A suggested B advised C offered D made VIII Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer The Asian Games owes its origins to small Asian multi-sport competitions The Far Eastern Championship Games were created to show unity and cooperation among three nations: Japan, the Philippines and China The first games were held in Manila, the Philippines in 1931 Other Asian nations participated after it was organized After World War II, a number of Asian countries became independent Many of the new independent Asian countries wanted to use a new type of competition where Asian dominance should not be shown by violence and should be strengthened by mutual understanding In August 1948, during the 14 th Olympic Games in London, Indian representative Guru Dutt Sondhi proposed to sports leaders of the Asian teams the idea of having discussions about holding the Asian Games They agreed to form the Asian Athletic Federation A preparatory committee was set up to draft the charter for the Asian amateur athletic federation In February, 1949, the Asian athletic federation was formed and used the name Asian Games Federation It was decided to hold the first Asian Games in 1951 in New Delhi the capital of India They added that the Asian Games would be regularly held once every four years 41 The text is about A the origin of the Asian Games B the Far Eastern Championship Games C the Games in Manila D the relationship of Japan, the Philippines, and China 42 The Far Eastern Championship Games A were held in Manila after World War II B were held in Japan C were attended by all countries in Asia D had the participation of only three nations 43 The 14th Olympic Games took place A in 1913 B in august 1948 C before the World War II D in February 1949 44 The Asian Games A were first held in China B were first held in Indian C were suggested establishing by a Londoner D were held in same year of the 14th Olympic Games 45 The Asian Games were first held in A 1931 B 1941 C 1948 D 1951 IX Writing 46 The best place in which we can practise English is the staff-room A The best place is the staff-room for practising English B The best place is the staff-room to practise English C The best place for practising English us is the staff-room D The best place for us to practise English is the staff-room 47 There are a lot of people The people like to things together A There are a lot of people whom like to things together B There are a lot of people who like to things together C There are a lot of people who like things together D There are a lot of people like to things together 48 Sue lives in a house The house is opposite my house A Sue lives in a house where is opposite my house B Sue lives in a house which is opposite my house C Sue lives in a house who is opposite my house D Sue lives in a house and which is opposite my house 49 That old house _ A at the end of the road has been sold B has been sold at the end of the road C at the end of the road has sold D they have sold at the end of the road 50 I will wait until A She will come tomorrow B she comes tomorrow C she is coming tomorrow D she is going to come tomorrow CÂU ĐÁP ÁN D D B D A A CÂU 18 19 20 21 22 23 KEY ĐÁP ÁN A B D A B B CÂU 35 36 37 38 39 40 ĐÁP ÁN C D B B A C 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 C A A D D D A B D A A 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 B C C D D D B D B D D 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 A D B B D D B B A B TEST I Tick (√) the correct sounds for the words below /k/ /ʃ/ /s/ appreciate scream advance screen official screw introduce scratch cycling 10 participant II Give the correct form of the words in brackets The Asian Games are held for the purpose of developing intercultural (know) and (friend) In this event, young people from all over Asia gather together to (competition) New sports and _ sports have been introduced and added to the Games (tradition) The Vietnamese took part in the 14th Asian Games with great enthusiasm (participate) The six sports events were basketball, _, football, aquatic sports, athletics and weightlifting (cycle) He is a man of great _ (strong) He left for a _ of reasons (various) The aim of the conference is to promote international (friend) The in the Asian Games come from all over Asia (participate) 10 The news is almost certainly true although it’s not yet (officially) 11 You have to be highly _ to well is sport nowadays (compete) 12 He has the ability to generate _ in others (enthusiast) 13 is Europe’s second most popular sport (cycle) 14 We all need in our diet (various) 15 The government always encourages the of small businesses (develop) III Read the information and complete each sentence A friend of mine helped me to get a job His father is the manager of a company A friend of mine I couldn't remember the number of my own car This made the police suspicious I _ I went to see my nephew Jimmy I used to look after him when he was small I went _ The problem has been discussed in class We are very interested in it The problem in _ IV Rewrite the following sentences using restrictive or non-restrictive Relative Clauses and punctuate them correctly: Susie brought home a kitten She’d found it in the park Paul has a job with Empirico Its main product is electric light bulbs Among the group of people was Professor Roggers I last had seen him in Oxford twenty years earlier I live on a small road It leads down to the river V Reducing the relative clauses in the sentences below, using V-ing , PP or to -Vo We have an apartment which overlooks the park 10 The vegetables which are sold in this supermarket are grown without chemicals 11 Do you know the woman who is coming toward us ? 12 He was the only man who reached the top 13 He is always the first who comes and the last who goes 14 The fifth man who was interviewed was completely unsuitable VI Rewrite the following sentences by using reducing the relative clauses: 15 He works in a company that makes car  He works 16 What was the name of the man who you met yesterday?  What was the name of the man 17 This is the best book which you can read on a long flight  This is the best book 18 The manager who I wanted to see was away on holiday  The manager 19 The window that was broken has now been repaired  The window _ 20 The book is about a young girl who runs away from home  The book is about a young girl ANSWER KEY I Tick (√) the correct sounds for the words below appreciate 11 scream 12 advance 13 screen 14 official 15 screw 16 introduce 17 scratch 18 cycling 19 participant II Give the correct form of the words in brackets 11 knowledge , friendship 12 compete 13 traditional 14 participants 15 cycling 16 strength 17 variety /k/ /ʃ/ √ √ /s/ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ 18 friendship 19 participants 20 official 21 competitive 22 enthusiasm 23 cycling 24 variety 25 development III Read the information and complete each sentence A friend of mine, whose father is the manager of a company, helped me to get a job I couldn't remember the number of my own car, which made the police suspicious I went to see my nephew Jimmy, who(m) I used to look after when he was small The problem in which we are very interested has been discussed in class IV Rewrite the following sentences using restrictive or non-restrictive Relative Clauses and punctuate them correctly: Susie brought home the kitten which she’d found in the park Paul has a job with Empirico, whose main product is electric light bulbs Among the group of people was Professor Roggers, whom I last had seen in Oxford twenty years earlier I live on a small road which leads down to the river V Reducing the relative clauses in the sentences below, using V-ing , PP or to -Vo We have an apartment overlooking the park The vegetables sold in this supermarket are grown without chemicals Do you know the woman coming toward us? He was the only man to reach the top He is always the first to come and the last to go The fifth man to be interviewed was completely unsuitable VI Rewrite the following sentences by using reducing the relative clauses: He works in a company making car What was the name of the man you met yesterday? This is the best book for you to read on a long flight 10 The manager I wanted to see was away on holiday 11 The window broken has now been repaired 12 The book is about a young girl running away from home UNIT 13: HOBBIES TEST Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions: A finished B marched C stopped D robbed A attracted B collected C decided D arrived A places B ages C lives D pages A thanks B shows C suggests D stops A letters B books C pets D stamps Choose the correct answer A, B, C, or D to each of the following questions There are number of things I like to in my free time A leisure B precious C busy D idle My uncle, who is an accomplished guitarist, taught me how to play A unimpaired B skilled C ill-educated D unqualified Now I can play a few simple tunes A compound B plain C easy D complicated ‘How you I’m Bill Thomson ‘ _’ A Very well Thank you B I’m fifteen years old C I’m fine D How you 10 I have a modest little glass fish tank where I keep a variety of small fish A limited B excessive C conceited D moderate 11 ‘Thank you very much for the lovely flowers.’ ‘ _.’ A You’re welcome B You like flowers, don’t you? C Yeah, the flowers are nice D It was an excellent choice 12 The singer was on the piano by her sister A played B performed C accompanied D helped 13 The most important thing is to keep yourself occupied A busy B relaxed C comfortable D free 14. _ who was elected the first woman mayor of Chicago in 1979 A It was Jane Byrne B Jane Byrne C That Jane Byrne D When Jane Byrne 15 ‘Would you like a drink ?’ ‘ _’ A Yes, I want to B Yes, please C Thank you I don’t want D No, I won’t 16. that the capital of South Carolina was moved from Charleston to Columbia A In 1790 was B There was in 1790 C In 1790 D It was in 1790 17 ‘Nice to meet you.’ ‘ _’ A This is Peter White B Nice to meet you, too C I’m fine, thanks D It was nice to you to say so 18 The man _ on the chair behind me kept talking during the film, _really annoyed me A having sat/ that B sitting/ which C to sit/ what D to be sitting/ who 19 ‘Thank you very much.’ ‘ _’ A Yes, of course B I like it a lot C You’re alright D You’re welcome 20 He advised me to practise playing the guitar regularly A frequently B commonly C freely D completely 21 Neil Armstrong was the first person _ foot on the moon A set B setting C to set D who was set 22 In the novel by Peter, the film is based, the main character is a teenager A on that B who C on which D which 23 Who was the first person _ the South Pole? A reached B to reach C who reaches D had reached 24 It is in Quebec _ French is used as an official language A which B where C in where D that 25 Mrs White, taught me English years ago, is a good teacher A who B that C whom D whose 26 _that the capital of South Carolina was moved from Charleston to Columbia A In 1790 was B There was in 1790 C In 1790 D It was in 1790 27 It was Mr Harding _ the bill to yesterday A who sent my secretary B to whom my secretary sent C that my secretary sent D my secretary sent 28 _ Ruth St Dennis turned to Asian dances to find inspiration for her choreography A It was the dancer that B The dancer C That the dancer D The dancer was 29 _ I bought the golden fish A It was from this shop that B I was from this shop where C It was this shop which D It was this shop that 30 It was Tom _ to help us A comes B who comes C to come D that came Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 31 to 35 Stamp collecting is the collecting of postage stamps and related objects, such as envelopes or packages with stamps on them It is one of the world’s most popular hobbies, with estimates of the number of collectors ranging up to 20 million in the United States alone Many casual collectors enjoy accumulating stamps without worrying about the tiny details, but the creation of a large or comprehensive collection generally requires some philatelic knowledge This is especially important for those who intend to spend large amounts for stamps Stamp collectors are an important source of revenue for some small countries that create limited runs of elaborate stamps designed mainly to be bought by stamp collectors The stamps produced by these countries far exceed the postal needs of the countries Some collectors, observing the generally rising prices of rare stamps, have taken to Philatelic Investment Rare stamps are among the most portable of tangible investments, and are easy to store They offer an attractive alternative to art, other collectible investments, and precious metals 31 The estimated number of stamp collectors in the United States is _ A 30 million B 20 million C 10 million D 15 million 32 Philatelic knowledge is especially important for _ A many casual collectors enjoy B some small countries C those who intend to spend large amounts for stamps D the postal needs of the countries 33 Why have some collectors taken to Philatelic investment? – Because they A have observed the generally rising prices of stamps B have observed the generally rising prices of rare stamps C have observed the generally low prices of stamps D haven’t observed the generally rising prices of stamps 34 The word they in paragraph refers to A Stamp collectors B Small countries C Rare stamps D The prices of rare stamps 35 Which of the following is NOT true about rare stamps? - _ A They are among the most portable of tangible investments B It’s easy for us to store rare stamps C They are an important source of revenue D They offer an attractive alternative to art Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 36 to 40 Hobbies are activities in which one participates strictly for 36 _ They help one to maintain a mental and emotional balance A hobby can be almost anything Music is most popular For example, many people all over the world play piano simply for relaxing and _37 in their free hours, and they not play professionally Sports provide other 38 _ hobbies Bicycling, running, tennis, ping-pong, and countless other sports are enjoyed by millions of people 39 their leisure time Some people collect things as a hobby Stamps, coins, and fine art are all popular collections, and valuable, too There are still hundreds of others, not necessarily valuable but still interesting, such as doll collections, bottle collections, seashell collections, butterfly collections, and so on As you can see, hobbies can be relaxing, challenging, interesting, enjoyable or 40 _, so everyone should have one or two hobbies 36 A amusement B working C researching D investigating 37 A funny B fun C rest D resting 38 A liking B likely C favorite D loving 39 A for B during C of D on 40 A education B non-education C educational D educationally Mark the letter A, B, C or D to show the underlined part that needs correction 41 There’s the woman who she told me about the handbag A B C D 42 The man that you are looking for living next door A B C D 43 The man for who the police are looking robbed the bank yesterday A B C D 44 The actor about that I told you is coming here tomorrow A B C D 45 It was many students some of who were playing in the schoolyard A B C D Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions 46 Hung bought Lan a golden ring for her birthday A It was a golden ring that was bought to Lan for her birthday by Hung B It was a golden ring that was bought Lan for her birthday by Hung C It was a golden ring that was bought for Lan her birthday D It was a golden ring that Hung bought Lan for her birthday 47 The girl gave the boy a special gift on Christmas A It was the boy who the girl gave him a special gift on Christmas B It was the boy who was gave a special gift on Christmas by the girl C It was the boy who was given a special gift on Christmas by the girl D It was a special gift that was given the boy in Christmas by the girl 48 We have done a lot of exercises on Relative Clauses A It was a lot of exercises that we have done on Relative Clauses B It is a lot of exercises that are have done on Relative Clauses by us C It is a lot of exercises that has been done on Relative Clauses by us D It is a lot of exercises that have been done on Relative Clauses by us 49 Columbus sailed to America in 1492 A That was in 1492 that Columbus sailed to America B In 1492 that Columbus sailed to America C It was in 1492 that Columbus sailed to America D It is in 1492 that Columbus sailed to America 50 The book is very expensive My father is interested in it A The book in which my father is interested is very expensive B The book which in my father is interested is very expensive C The book which my father is interested is very expensive D The book in that my father is interested is very expensive KEY: Sentence 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 answer D D C B A A B C D D A C A A B D B Sentence 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 answer D C A A D B C B C C A B C B C C D 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 B D A C C B D A 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 A B B D C D C A TEST I/Pronunciation: Pick out the given words which are pronounced / pt / / bd / column / ps/ / bz/ and put it into the right stopped , jumped, stops, robs, stabbed, stepped, grabbed, bribes, trapped, rubs, steps, maps, bribed, shops, clubs, robbed / pt / / bd / / ps/ / bz/ II/WORD FORM Complete the following with an appropriate form of the word given in brackets 1/If you want to get (improve) _in your study you have to try harder 2/Not only the students but also the teacher feels pleased with the (perform) _ of the soccer team 3/My uncle tells me that all I need is to practise (regular) _ 4/I have not been very (success) _at singing while playing the guitar 5/ I could not call myself an avid stamp (collect) _ 6/ I love (watch) _fish in the tank 7/He is very good at (accompany) _people singing with his guitar 8/ Books provide the reader with so many facts and so much (inform) _ 9/His parents were (interest) _in reading 10/ I (classification) _ stamps in categories like plants, birds, landscape III Fill in the gap with ONE suitable word/ phrase from the list below once in a while a wide variety collecting for a while discarded indulge avid hobby modest occupied I not go to the cinema often; I only go there _ There is _ of goods for you to choose My _ is _ stamps They went to town to in shopping She has taken an interest in stamp collecting She’s very about her success They met and chatted _ accomplished admire He’s fully looking after three small children The first part of the plan has been safely 10 I really _ your enthusiasm IV GRAMMAR: Rewrite these sentences, using cleft sentence She bought the car from Tom _ My secretary sent the bill to Mr Harding yesterday _ He already plays for national side; he only turned professional last year _ The film was made in Bristol _ We are coming to stay with Jane this weekend _ Columbus sailed to America in 1492 _ The president makes the important decisions _ I'm not looking forward to physics, but I'm most worried about, the statistics exam _ She's been seeing a doctor at Newtown Hospital, but she's having the operation in the Queen Mary Hospital _ 10 Caroline has been feeling a bit depressed for some time, so I booked a holiday in Amsterdam to cheer her up _ 11 It's not that I don't want to have dinner with you tonight; I can't come because I've got so much work to _ 12 I had my wallet when I went into the sports hall, so I lost it somewhere in there _ 13 She doesn't find learning language very easy, and she improved her Spanish only by studying very hard _ 14 I have had great help from my best friend Dave in doing my research, and I delicate this thesis to him _ 15 I don't mind her criticising me, but I object to how she does it _ 16 Diane won the final match _ 17 Sue often visits us on Saturdays _ 18 The village is located in a mountainous area _ 19 Tom used this gun to kill Jack _ 20 In 1862, Eiffel married Marie Gaudelet _ KEY: I / pt / Stopped Jumped Stepped Trapped / bd / Stabbed Grabbed Bribed Robbed / ps/ Stops Steps Maps Shops / bz/ Robs Bribes Rubs Clubs II WORD FORM improvement performance regularly successful collector watching accompanying information interested 10 classify III GAP- FILLING once in a while a wide variety hobby / collecting indulge avid modest for a while occupied accomplished 10 admire IV GRAMMAR It was Tom who/ that she bought the car from It was my secretary who/ that sent the bill to Mr Harding yesterday He already plays for the national side, it was only last year when/that he turned professional It was in Bristol where/ that the film was made It is Jane who/ that we are coming to stay with this weekend It was in 1492 when/ that Columbus sailed to America It is the president who/ that makes the important decisions I'm not looking forward to physics, but it is the statistics exam which/that I'm most worried about She's been seeing a doctor at Newtown Hospital, but it's in the Queen Mary Hospital where/ that she's having the operation 10 Caroline has been feeling a bit depressed for some time, so it was to cheer her up that I booked a holiday in Amsterdam 11 It's not that I don't want to have dinner with you tonight; it's because I've got so much work to that I can't come 12 I had my wallet when I went into the sports hall, so it was somewhere in there which/that I lost it 13 She doesn't find learning language very easy, and it's only by studying very hard that she improved her Spanish 14 I have had great help from my best friend Dave in doing my research, and it's to him that I delicate this thesis 15 I don't mind her criticizing me, but it's how she does it that I object to 16 It was Diane who/that won the final match 17 It is on Saturdays when/that Sue often visits us 18 It is in a mountainous area where/ that the village is located 19 It was this gun which/that Tom used to kill Jack 20 It was Marie Gaudelet whom/that Eiffel married in 1862 UNIT 15: SPACE CONQUEST TEST I/ VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR: Circle the best answer among A, B, C or D Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others A sports B plays C households D happens Choose the word which has the stressed part pronounced differently from the others A undertake B accompany C appreciate D engrave Choose the best answer to complete the sentence At the Asian Games, friendship and are built and deepened A solidarity B championship C competition D contestant Choose the best answer to complete the sentence He never drinks wine, ? A does he B doesn’t he C hasn’t he D won’t he Choose the correct sentence which has the same meaning as the given one She invited us to her birthday party last week A It is we that were invited to her birthday party last week B It was us that was invited to her birthday party last week C It were we that were invited to her birthday party last week D It was us that were invited to her birthday party last week Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others A screw B screen C scream D creak Choose the best answer to complete the sentence The old man _a black suit is a famous energy researcher A wearing B who wearing C to wear D is wearing Choose the best answer to complete the sentence Do-it-yourself home improvements or gardening is a form of in Britain A recreation B entertaining C working D sport Choose the best answer to complete the sentence _ has been teaching English to us at Quang Trung High School A It is Mr Lanh B It is Mr Lanh that C He is Mr Lanh who D It was Mr Lanh whom 10 Choose the word which has the stressed part pronounced differently from the others A solidarity B variety C pursuit D decision 11 Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others A jumped B stopped C managed D marched 12 Choose the best answer to complete the sentence The 27-year old Soviet cosmonaut, Yuri Gagarin, became the first person to eat and drink in A weigh B weightless C weightlessness D weight 13 Choose the best answer to complete the sentence His brother’s hobbies are going swimming and toy cars A electing B collecting C choosing D selecting 14 Choose the best answer to complete the sentence Uncle Ho was the president _ A we adore him B whom we adore him C whom adores us D we adore 15 Choose the underlined part that needs correcting He was the first man _the burning building A leaving B to leave C who leaves D who leaving 16 Choose the best answer to complete the sentence my mother my father went to the party They all stayed at home A Either -or B both-and C Neither -nor D Not only/ but also 17 Choose the best answer to complete the sentence Somebody took the letters to the post, _ ? A didn’t they B did they C don’t they D didn’t she 18 Choose the best answer to complete the sentence Many people were thought _in that earthquake A that they were killed B to kill C that they killed D to have been killed 19 Choose the best answer to complete the sentence The speech last night was informative A we listened to it B which we listened to it C to that we listened D to which we listened 20 Choose the correct sentence which has the same meaning as the given one She is not intelligent and she is not beautiful A She is neither intelligent nor beautiful B She is not both intelligent either beautiful C She neither is intelligent nor beautiful D She is not intelligent nor beautiful 21 Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently A endangered B attracted C opened D destroyed 22 - He has lived in London for years A Where does John come from? B Who is John living with? C How long has John lived in London? D What does John in the USA? 23 My brother used to play football he does now A better than B best than C well than D good than 24 Florida, attracts many tourists every year, is known as the Sunshine State A who B whom C that D which 25 He works at Heathrow Airport, that is one of the big airports in the world A B C D 26 What if you had been sent to England to study last year? A did you B would you C would you have done D had you done 27 it was raining heavily, he went out without a raincoat A Because of B In spite of C Because D Although 28 The TV program I watched last night was so that I turned off it A bored B bore C boring D to bore 29 My classmate told me to watch movies in English learn spoken English better A so as B so that C in order that D in order to 30 There will be good film at cinema next week A a-a B a-the C the-a D the- the 31 “Related to an area near a tropical area” means: A special B contaminated C tropical D sub-tropical 32 The city of London was founded by the Romans in the year 43 AD A established B located C developed D characterized 33 Why have you bought so much food? I for ten people A will cook B am going to cook C cooked D have cooked 34 The South Vietnam on April 30, 1975 A was completely liberated B was liberated completely C is completely liberated D completely liberated 35 Do you take part the school football team? - No, I can’t play football well A on B in C at D for 36 Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently A music B noisy C western D busy 37 Choose the word whose main stress is places differently from that of the others A historic B history C moderate D hospitable 38 Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently A months B pulls C goods D warns 39 Jack got into trouble when he refused _ his briefcase for the customs officer A opening B being opened C to open 40 By the time you got her letter, she in Paris A arrives B arrived C was arriving D to be opened D had arrived II/ READING: Read the following passage and choose the best answers by circling A, B, C or D 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 Then 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 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 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 41 This story tells A about the first men to walk on the moon B what the men brought back from their trip to the moon C how men found the footprints on the moon D who had left footprints on the moon before the two men landed there 42 A telescope A makes faraway things seem closer B turns the moon into another world C makes many of men’s dreams come true D makes balls of light seem brighter 43 The men brought rocks and dirt from the moon because _ A they wanted something to show they were there B they wanted to keep them as souvenirs C people wanted to use them to learn about the moon D they might sell them to scientists 44 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 45 The next people who go to the moon most likely could _ A find the places where Armstrong and Aldrin walked B leave the first set of footprints on the moon C find that the machines have disappeared D find that dust has wiped off the two men’s footprints Choose the best option among A, B, C or D to complete the passage Homes are often (46) with plants and flowers at this time Peach blossom is (47) at Tet in the North while apricot blossom is traditional in the South (48) _ kumquat tree with its ripe deep orange fruits is popular throughout the country One of Tet’s most (49) foods is banh chung, which is made (50) _ sticky rice, green beans fatty pork Mut, which is candied fruit such as sugared apples, plums or tomatoes, is also popular 46 A decorate B decorated C decorating D decorates 47 A tradition B traditions C traditional D traditionally 48 A The B A C An D no article 49 A famous B interested C fascinating D nicest 50 A from B of C in D with THE END ANSWER KEYS 10 A A A A D A A A B A 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 C C B D B C A D A D 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 B C A D C C D C D B 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 D A B A B C A A C D 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 A A C C B B C A C A TEST I- Match a word in A with its meaning or definition in B A orbit (n) planet (n) cosmonaut (n) weightless( a) ambition (n) venture (n) launch (v) conquer (v) B a a large body in space that moves around the sun or another star b having no weight , especially when traveling in space c strong desire to be successful, to have power d a path taken by sth ( a moon, a spacecraft……….) going round sth else in space e astronaut f to take control of an area by winning a war g a project which is new and often risky h to send a rocket into the sky II- Complete each sentence with a suitable word in column A of part I Make any changes in the form of the words if necessary One problem of young people today is their lack of _ 10 The USA has successfully put a satellite into _ 11 Astronauts orbiting the earth in space capsules are _ 12 The _ of our solar system are Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto III- Tick () the correct sound for the letters in bold in the word below /nt/ /nd/ /ns/ /nz/ 13 warned 14 friend 15 student 16 chance 17 and 18 warns 19 situations 20 restaurant IV- Complete the sentences with could (not) or was/ were able to 21 Jack was an excellent tennis player He defeat any body 22 Once Jack had a difficult game against Alf Alf played very well but in the end Jack _ defeat him 23 I looked everywhere for the book, but I find it 24 The fire spread quickly but everyone escape 25 They didn’t have any tomatoes in the first shop I went to, but I _ get some in the next shop V- Make a new sentence with a tag question with has the same meaning as the first sentence, beginning as shown Make any necessary changes 26 I’m sure that Paul doesn’t like football  Paul _ , _? 27 I’m checking that you’ve got a sister  You _ , _? 28 I don’t think that you’ve done your homework  You _ , _? 29 I’m angry that you sat next to Helen  You _ , _? 30 I’m surprised that the guests have arrived  The guests _ , _? 31 I’m checking that your name is John  Your name _ , _? 32 You’re certain that you didn’t leave your wallet on the desk  I _ , _? 33 You’re surprised that William has got married  William , _? VI- Read the text and write question for the answer THE MAN WHO FELL TO EARTH Buzz Aldrin was a part of the Apollo 11 mission in 1969 when man first walked on the moon Neil Armstrong went first, followed by Buzz Nothing in all his training had been prepared by him for that moment, and he has been traveling the world ever since, reliving the experience He was born in New Jersey in 1930, and he graduated from West Point Military Academy He served as a pilot in Korea and West Germany, and 1966 he was chosen an astronaut Apollo 11 was launched to the moon on July 16 Four days later they landed near the sea of Tranquility The mission ended on July 24, with a splashdown in the Pacific Ocean On coming back to earth, he became very depressed, and suffered from alcoholism He had married for the first time when he was young, and had three children His second marriage lasted a very short time Fortunately, he seems to have found happiness and stability with his third wife, Loris Driggs Cannon, who saved him from self –destruction They now live with their three dogs in California and six cars “for fun” He has written his autobiography and a science fiction book, called Encounter with Tiber, which was published in 1996 He now travels the world, giving lecture tours and raising funds for space exploration 34 ? - In 1969 35 ? - Neil Armstrong 36 ? - In Korea and West Germany 37 ? - On July 16, 1969 38 ? - eight days 39 ? - He became very depressed 40 ? - Alcoholism The End - ANSWER KEYS I 1-d 2-a 3-e 4-b 5-c 6-g 7-h 8-f II ambition 10 orbit 11 weightless 12 planets III 13 /nd/ 14 /nd/ 15 /nt/ 16 /ns/ 17 /nd/ 18 /nz/ 19 /nz/ 20 /nt/ IV 21 could 22 was able to 23 couldn’t 24 was able to 25 was able to V 26 Paul doesn’t like football, does he? 27 You’ve got a sister, haven’t you? 28 You haven’t done your homework, have you? 29 You sat next to Helen, didn’t you? 30 The guests haven’t arrived, have they? 31 Your name’s John, isn’t it? 32 I didn’t leave my wallet on the desk, did I? 33 William hasn’t got married, has he? VI 34 When did the man first walk on the moon? 35 Who went first? 36 Where did he serve as a pilot? 37 When was Apollo 11 launched to the moon? 38 How long did the mission last? 39 What happened to Buzz when he returned? 40 What did he suffer from? UNIT 16: THE WONDERS OF THE WORLD TEST I Choose the word that has the main stress placed differently from the others Câu 1: A architect B attraction C museum D construct Câu 2: A heritage B artificial C satellite D ancient Câu 3: A propose B surpass C mysterious D spiral Câu 4: A pyramid B treasure C belongings D wonder Câu 5: A theory B chamber C consist D structure II Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others Câu 6: A ragged B managed C changed D ranged Câu 7: A bridged B marched C reached D watched Câu 8: A practiced B stamped C indulged D accomplished Câu 9: A laughed B ranked C raised D surpassed Câu 10: A arrived B proved C improved D laughed Câu 11: A kisses B hopes C misses D finishes Câu 12: A belongings B laughs C theories D loves Câu 13: A learns B phones C tones D walks Câu 14: A roofs B proofs C stays D looks Câu 15: A sits B eats C meets D reads III Choose the best answer 16 The Great Pyramid of Giza is one of the famous man-made wonders of the world A artificial B natural C modern D internal 17 The Great Pyramid was only in height in the nineteenth century AD A proposed B promoted C improved D surpassed 18 There are rumors of buried _ - in that old house A belongings B tomb C treasure D chamber 19 The purpose the research was to find out more information about the pyramid A of B for C in D from 20 The tomb was broken last night and the stole all the jewelries A thieves B king C dead D police 21 A pharaoh was a - of ancient Egypt A queen B king C prince D princess 22. are places built in ancient Egypt to contain the bodies of their kings and queens A Tombs B Graves C Pyramids D Grave yards 23 When a pharaoh was dead he was - in his pyramid A carried B hidden C dug D buried 24 The pharaohs built pyramids to prepare for their A die B death C dead D dying 25 Ha Long Bay is one of - wonders in the world A the B these C a D X 26 Mr Pike the most famous archaeologist in our city A says to be B is said to be C is said that D said to be 27 Many people believe that God created the world A It believes that God created the world B The world is believed God created C God is believed to create the world D God is believed to have created the war 28 - to be the richest man in the USA A Bill Gates B Bill Gates says C Bill Gates is D Bill Gates is said 29 Pyramids are the place where pharaohs -. A bury B to be buried C were buried D are buried 30 People say that six out of the seven wonders of the ancient world were destroyed A It was said that six out of the seven wonders of the ancient world were destroyed B Six out of the seven wonders of the ancient world is said to be destroyed C Six out of the seven wonders of the ancient world are said to have been destroyed D Six out of the seven wonders of the ancient world is said to have destroyed 31 It is believed that a buried treasure was hidden in the tomb A They believed that a buried treasure was hidden in the tomb B A buried treasure is believed that was hidden in the tomb C A buried treasure is believed to hide in the tomb D A buried treasure is believed to have been hidden in the tomb 32 People say that Nam is a good worker A Nam is said that he is a good worker B It is said to be a good worker C Nam is said to be a good worker D Nam is said that to be a good worker 33 It is thought that Farmer Lum is a rich man A People think that Farmer Lum is a rich man B Farmer Lum is thought to be a rich man C Farmer Lum is thought that he is a rich man D A and B are correct 34 Mary is said to be a good girl A People say that Mary is a good girl B It was said Mary is a good girl C People say Mary to be a good girl D all are correct 35 People say that the American women are used to living independently A It is said that the American women be used to living independently B The American women are said to be used to living independently C The American women are said they be used to living independently D A and B 36 It was thought that the building had been destroyed A The building was thought had been destroyed B The building thought to be destroyed C They have destroyed the building D The building was thought to have been destroyed 37 George are said to be planning another trip to Greece A B C D 38 It is said that many people is homeless after the flood A B C D 39 The old man is said - all his money to an old people’s hone when he died A have left B to have left C to leave D to leaving 40 The X- ray - in 1895 A is said to have been discovered B is said to be discovered C said to have been discovered D said to discovered IV Choose the word among A, B, C, D that best fits the blank in the following passage: The Taj Mahal is a mausoleum located in Agra, India.It was built under Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in (41) of his favourite wife, Mumtaz Mahal It is considered as the finest example of Mughal architecture, a style that combines elements from Persian, Turkish, Indian, and Islamic architectural styles In 1983, Taj Mahal became a UNESCO World Heritage Site and was cited as “the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world’s heritage.” The Taj Mahal (42) to million visitors every year , making it the most (43) tourist attraction in India Most tourists visit during the cooler months Polluting traffic is not allowed near the complex and tourist must either walk from the car parks (44) _ catch an electric bus The Khawasspuras are currently being restored for use as a new visitors centre The small town to the South of the Taj known as Taj Ganji or Mumtazabad was originally constructed with caravanserais, bazaars and markets to serve the needs of visitors and workmen List of recommended travel destinations often feature Taj Mahal, which also (45) _ in several listings of seven wonders of the modern world, including the recently announced New Seven Wonders of the World, a recent poll with 100 million votes Câu 41: Câu 42: Câu 43: Câu 44: Câu 45: A remember A accepts A enormous A or A reviews B memory B attracts B familiar B nor B opens C reminder C offers C magnificent C and C appears D respect D invites D popular D then D shows V Read the passage carefully, and then choose the correct answers One of the most famous monuments in the world, the Statue of Liberty, was presented to the United States of America in the nineteenth century by the people of France The great statue, which was designed by the sculptor Auguste Bartholdi, took ten years to complete The actual figure was made of copper supported by a metal framework which had been especially constructed by Eiffel Before it could be transported to the United States, a site had to be found for it and a pedestal had to be built The site chosen was an island at the entrance of New York Harbour By 1884, a statue which was 151 feet tall had been erected in Paris The following year, it was taken to pieces and sent to America By the end of October 1886, the statue had been put together again and it was officially presented to the American people by Bartholdi Ever since then, the great monument has been a symbol of liberty for the millions of people who have passed through New York Harbour to make their homes in America Câu 46: The Statue of Liberty A is among the most famous monuments in the world B is the most famous monument in the world C was designed and constructed by the American sculptors D is located in the centre of New York Câu 47: The Statue of Liberty A was sent to America in 1884 B was never sent to America C was sent to America in 1885 D was sent to America in 1886 Câu 48: The Statue of Liberty A was sold to the USA by the French people B was given to the American people as a present by the French people C was presented to the USA in the 18th century by the people of France D was designed and constructed according to the order placed by the French Câu 49: The Statue of Liberty was first erected _ A in Paris B on an island at the entrance of New York Harbour C in New York D in Eiffel Tower Câu 50: The Statue of Liberty was made of A copper with mental framework B concrete with metal framework C concrete D Copper ANSWER KEYS 10 A B D C C A A C C D 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 B B D C D A D C A A 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 B C D B A B D D C C 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 D C D A B D A C B A 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 B B D A C A C B A A TEST I PHONETICS A Tick () the correct column for the ending sounds of the words given The first ones has been done as an example List of words /s/ /z/ /iz/ thinks arranges invites knows uses watches drops coughs organises 10 plays 11 leaves 12 hats 13 goes 14 depths 15 clothes 16 washes 17 dates 18 photographs 19 learns 20 boxes  _ B Tick () the correct sound of the past ending in the following words The first one has been done as an example /t/ /d/ /id/ moved    carried    educated    watched    confided    concerned    attracted    agreed    coughed    10 changed    11 hoped    12 waited    13 called    14 ranged    15 invited    16 employed    17 decided    18 wished    19 searched    20 guessed    21 produced    II VOCABULARY (Word form): Fill the blanks with the correct form of the word provided: She has a very busy _ life (society) It’s not known why Bison disappeared in _ circumstances (mystery) The Great Pyramid of Giza was built by the _ pharaoh Khufu around the years 2560 BC (Egypt) A ramp is needed at the exit and the _ for wheelchairs users.(enter) He is a good driver He drives very _ (care) Some plants have to be well- protected The tender plants need against the cold weather (protect) We have tried to increase _ by using better methods and tools (product) We have to conserve the _ resources of our country (nature) Lan and Nam passed the examination last year They were _ candidates (success) 10 The _ of the moon for the earth causes the tides (attract) III GRAMMAR Complete the sentences so that it has a similar meaning to the first one People think the government will fall It is _ People believed that he will win It is _ They think that the owner of the house is abroad The owner of the house _ People thought that he had died in battle It was He _ People say that he beats his wife He is said _ He is said to have escaped to a neutral country It is _ People say tortoises live longer than elephants It is _ Tortoises They think that he was innocent He People believed that fresh air was good for sick people It was 10 They say that there are wolves in the mountains It is _ 11 Police think the man holding the hostages is heavily armed The man _ 12 They say he is in an agitated state He 13 We expect that the rate of inflation will rise The rate _ 14 They say he is somewhere in Germany He 15 They said that he was the best student in his group He _ 16 I expect that he will get there by lunchtime I expect him 17 It is believed that the man escaped in a stolen car The man is _ 18 It is said that the president will come to Moscow The president 19 It is proved that life dose not exist on the moon Life is proved not 20 He is said to have been in the French Foreign Legion People say _ ANSWER KEY I PHONETICS A Tick () the correct column for the ending sounds of the words given The first ones has been done as an example /s/: invites, drops, coughs, hats, depths, dates, photographs /z/: arranges, knows, plays, leaves, goes, learns, clothes /iz/: uses, watches, organizes, washes, boxes B Tick () the correct sound of the past ending in the following words The first one has been done as an example /t/: watched, coughed, hoped, wished, searched, guessed, produced /d/: carried, concerned, agreed, changed, called, ranged, employed /id/: educated, confided, attracted, waited, invited, decided II VOCABULARY (Word form): social protection mysterious products Egyptian natural entrance successful carefully 10 attraction III GRAMMAR Complete the sentences so that it has a similar meaning to the first one It is thought that the government will fall It is believed that he will win The owner of the house is thought to be abroad It was thought that he had died in the battle He was thought to have died in the battle He is said to beat his wife It is said that he escaped to a neutral country It is said that tortoises live longer than elephants Tortoises are said to live longer than elephants He is thought to have been innocent It was believed that fresh air was good for sick people 10 It is said that there are wolves in the mountains 11 The man holding the hostages is thought to be heavily armed 12 He is said in an agitated state 13 The rate of inflation is expected to rise 14 He is said to be somewhere in Germany 15 He was said to be the best student in his group 16 I expect him to get there by lunchtime 17 The man is believed to escape in a stolen car 18 The president is said to come to Moscow 19 Life is proved not to exist on the moon 20 People say that he was in the French Foreign Legion KIỂM TRA HỌC KỲ II-NĂM HỌC 201 -201 MÔN TIẾNG ANH 11 Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút;( không kể phát đề) Mã đề thi 140 Họ, tên thí sinh: Lớp Số báo danh: I PHONETICS: Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest A athlete B appreciate C wrestling D freestyle A attracted B added C competed D developed A occupy B simply C accompany D hobby Choose the word that has the main stress different from that of the others A fertilize B deliver C imagine D destroy A organize B occupy C admire D classify A aspiration B gravity C challenge D fortunate II GRAMMAR: Choose the correct answer to complete the following sentences Does he tell you how he is getting _ his new colleagues? A on with B on of C away with D out of The natural environment consists all natural resources A in B of C at D by The Vietnamese participants always take part _ sports events with great enthusiasm A at B on C to D in 10 A nuclear reactor releases _ which is dangerous to the environment A radiation B heat C energy D carbon dioxide 11 The paintings _ Mr Brown has in his house are worth around $100.000 A whose B which C what D whom 12 We are proud of our staff, who are always friendly and efficient A well – done B well – appointed C well – behave D well – trained 13 She lives in the house A which has the red door B which they are living C where they are living there D where they are living in 14 The panda’s habitat is the bamboo forest A nature B natural C naturalized D naturally 15 Natural parks should be set to save animals and plants A into B out C up D down 16 Computers and new methods of communication the modern office A have revolutionized B to have revolutionized C that have revolutionized D has revolutionized 17 People are destroying the air by adding into it A pollutants B polluters C pollution D polluted 18 He wouldn’t have failed his exam _ he hadn’t been ill A unless B if C in case D although 19 Solar energy is not only plentiful and infinite but also clean and safe A boundless B unlimited C uncountable D inflexible 20 The environmentalists hope _ the forest to its former condition A to restore B restoring C restored D having restored 21 It was in 1875 _ joined the staff of the astronomical observatory at Harvard University A that Anna Winlock B Anna Winlock, who C as Anna Winlock D Anna Winlock then 22 Although there was a lack of interest to begin with, the main reason why they postponed was the rain A The picnic was put off because of the rain B They held the picnic in spite of the rain C They were extremely interested in having the picnic D The picnic was held, but few people showed up 23 He advised me to practise playing the guitar regularly A unusually B commonly C freely D completely 24 Their chances of success are small A It’s very likely that they will succeed B They will definitely be successful C It’s not very likely that they will succeed D They won’t have any chance of being successful 25 The man _ his car outside hasn’t come back for it yet A who left B who he left C whom he left D whose 26 _together in one place, they form a community A When people who live B When people living C Whenever people live D Whenever living people Choose the underlined part that needs correcting 27 Although its height, Mount Whitney, one of the north America’s highest mountains, is A B C popular with hikers D 28 Her brother seems to be totally incapable in looking after himself A B C D 29 All the students in the class are enough good to pass the final exam A B C D 30 There were too many books on the shelves that I didn’t know which one to choose A B C D III READING: Read the passage and decide whether the following statements are True (T) or False (F) Throughout history there have been many great explorers Have you, for example, heard of Marco Polo, the famous Italian traveler? He was the first European to travel to China He arrived in China in the late 13th century About 200 years later, Christopher Columbus sailed from Spain by ship He was looking for a new way to reach India However, as you probably know, he didn’t reach India He landed in America Five hundred years after Columbus in the 1930s a famous explorer named Richard Byrd was one of the first persons to fly over both the North and the South Poles Today we continue to explore this world and are studying to explore other worlds, too In the 1930s Russian and American scientists sent many unmanned spacecraft to the moon These spacecraft sent back very valuable information about the moon Then on July 16th 1969 the first manned spaceship to the moon left earth On that day Apollo 11 blasted off with three American astronauts on board Four days after blast – off, two of these astronauts landed on the moon They later explored the surface of the moon About two days after landing on the moon, they started back to the earth They arrived safely back on earth a few days later Today we are sending unmanned spacecraft to other planets In the future, we might walk on Mars or Venus the way we did on the moon We might even travel to other galaxies Who knows? One thing we know for sure is that we will continue to explore this world and other worlds, too 31 Marco Polo traveled from England to China in the late 13th century ( ) 32 While he was looking for India, Christopher Columbus reached America ( ) 33 In the 19th century Richard Byrd flew over both the North and the South Poles ( ) 34 Unmanned spacecraft went to the moon before manned spacecraft did ( ) 35 Apollo 11 was the first manned spaceship to go to the moon ( ) 36 Apollo 11 was damaged in the blast ( ) 37 All of the American Astronauts on the spaceship landed on and explored the moon.( ) 38 Today we are sending spacecraft with astronauts on board to other planets ( ) Read the passage and answer the questions that follow The Origins of the Olympic Games can be traced back to ancient Greece, to as far back as 776 B.C It was a Greek tradition to hold athletic competitions every four years in honor of their gods or dead heroes The prizes awarded to the winners of each event in those days were a crown of olive and a palm branch Although this may seem meaningless in modern times, the true prize lay in the honor of having won the event The winners were given places of honor on public occasions In some town they were even exempted from paying taxes The first modern Olympic Games were held in Athens in 1896 Since then, nations from around the world have been meeting every four years to compete against one another New Olympic records are set every time they meet The only exception to this quadrennial event was in 1944, when the Olympic Games were not held because of the Second World War 39 40 41 42 When were the first Olympic Games held? What was the purpose of the ancient Olympic Games? What were the winners awarded at that time? Why weren’t there Olympic Games in 1944? IV WRITING: Rewrite the following sentences using the given words 43 Although it was raining heavily, none of the guests came late → In spite 44 If it hadn’t been for your help, he would have been in a worse mess → If you 45 She bought the car from Tom →It’s Tom 46 Our solar system is in a galaxy that is called the Milky way (Use past participle) → Our solar 47 The bed has no mattress She sleeps on this bed (Use “which”) → The bed 48 He was the first man who left the burning building (Use Infinitive) → He was 49 Nobody has paid for the tickets, have they? → The tickets 50 The president makes the important decisions → It’s the president ANSWER KEYS III READING: 31 F 32 T 33 F 34 T 35 T 36 F 37 F 38 F 39 The first Olympic Games were held in 1896 40 The purpose of the ancient Olympic Games is to honor the Greek gods or dead heroes 41 The winners were awarded a crown of olive and a palm branch 42 There were not Olympic Games in 1944 because of the Second World War IV WRITING: 43 In spite of the heavy rain, none of the guests came late 44 If you hadn’t helped him, he would have been in a worse mess 45 It’s Tom that she bought the car from 46 Our solar system is in a galaxy called the Milky Way 47 The bed which she sleeps on has no mattress 48 He was the first man to leave the burning building 49 The tickets haven’t been paid, have they? 50 It’s the president who makes the important decisions ANSWER KEYS C D A A C 10 A A B D A 11 12 13 14 15 B D A B C 16 17 18 19 20 A A B B A 21 22 23 24 25 A A B C A 26 27 28 29 30 C A C B B KIỂM TRA HỌC KỲ II-NĂM HỌC 201 201 MÔN TIẾNG ANH 11 Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút;( không kể phát đề) Mã đề thi 140 Họ, tên thí sinh: Lớp Số báo danh: I Read the passage carefully then choose the correct answers The last two decades have seen enormous changes in the way people's lives are affected by IT Twenty years ago, few people had access to a computer while today most people use them at work, home or school and use of e-mail and the Internet is an every day event These developments have brought many benefits to our lives E-mail makes communication much easier and more immediate This has numerous benefits for business, commerce, and education The World Wide Web means that information on every conceivable subject is now available to us Clearly, for many people this has made life much easier and more convenient However, not all the effects of the new technology have been beneficial Many people feel that the widespread use of e-mail is destroying traditional forms of communication such as letter writing, telephone and face-to-face conversation In addition, the huge size of the Web means it is almost impossible to control and regulate This has led to many concerns regarding children accessing unsuitable websites In conclusion, developments in IT have brought many benefits, yet I believe developments relating to new technology in the future are likely to produce many negative effects that will need to be addressed very carefully Câu What does the IT stand for? It stands for A Information Technology B Information Transmission C Information Transfer D Information Theory Câu The use of The World Wide Web and e-mail communication _ A is destroying traditional customs B has also been used for education purpose C is difficult to get access to D causes a busy and exciting life Câu In the last twenty years A there have been developments in telecommunications B people's lives have been changed a lot because of the invention of the computer C the World Wide Web and e-mail communication have affected modern life D there have been dramatic changes in the field of computer science Câu The writer thinks future IT developments will be _ A more rapid B more negative C more positive D unexpected Câu According to the passage, E-mail _ A reduces face-to-face contact B is used only in business C can be checked quickly and easily D takes a lot of time to transmit II Choose the word that has main stress placed differently from the others Câu A bricklaying B snooker C campground D athletics Câu A solidarity B variety C gymnasium D advance III Choose the word or phrase A, B, C or D that best completes the sentence Câu She has neither read the book the film A or seen B nor seen C or see D nor see Câu He was the first man _ the burning house A to left B leave C left D to leave Câu 10 - "Do you mind if I use your bike?" - " _." A Yes, It's my pleasure B No, I don't C No, you can use it D Yes, I Câu 11 Linda: "Excuse me! Where's the post office?" Maria: " ." A I'm afraid not B Don't worry C Yes, I think so D It's over there Câu 12 from several countries competed in many Asian Games A Viewers B Athletes C Audience D Spectators Câu 13 Many plant and animal species are now in danger of A disappearance B extinct C extinguishing D extinction Câu 14 The Vietnamese participants took in the 14th Asian Games with great enthusiasm A role B part C notice D notes Câu 15 The chemical _ from cars and factories make the air, water and soil dangerously dirty A pollution B polluted C pollute D pollutants Câu 16 He talked about the books and the authors _ interested him A which B when C that D who Câu 17 My friend, _ aunt is nurse, would like to be a doctor someday A who B whom C which D whose Câu 18 They invited to their golden anniversary A I and my wife B my wife and I C both my wife and I D my wife and me Câu 19 Developments in micro-technology are bound to have a huge _ on various aspects of our life A independence B influence C concentration D contribution Câu 20 Endive can be used as a salad green or as a cooking vegetable A both B either C such D neither Câu 21 Miss White sang very at my birthday party last night A beautiful B beautifully C beauty D beautify Câu 22 Dr Sales is the person _ A in that I don't have much confidence B in whom I don't have much confidence C I don't have much confidence D whom I don't have much confidence in him Câu 23 Mr Carter, to _I spoke on the phone last night, is very interested in our plan A that B whom C who D which Câu 24 Who is the woman? The woman is in the white dress A Who is the woman who is in the white dress? B Who is the woman is in the white dress? C Who is the woman whom is in the white dress? D Who is the woman whose is in the white dress? IV Choose the underlined part ( A, B, C or D) that needs correcting Câu 25 The girl who name's Alice gave you this letter A B C D Câu 26 Not only Laura's parents but also her husband think she should return to school to A B C finish her graduate degree D Câu 27 Are these the keys that you are looking for them? A B C D Câu 28 Dr Hardes , that is the professor for this class, will be absent this week because of illness A B C D V Choose the word which has the underline part pronounced differently from the rest Câu 29 A arrives B likes C laughs D helps Câu 30 A watched B walked C frightened D stamped VI Rewrite sentences using the cues I'll never speak to you again if you don't apologise.( Either…….or) à………………………………………………… .………………………… You wanted to visit a museum It was shut when you got there (a relative pronoun) à………………………………………………… .………………………… The film is fantastic They are talking about it (a relative pronoun after preposition) à………………………………………………… .………………………… He was the first man who left the burning building.( Reduce relative clause) à………………………………………………… .………………………… Fred gave Mary the money.(left sentence in passive) à………………………………………………… .………………………… I’ll be staying with Adrian His brother is one of my closest friends (a relative pronoun) à………………………………………………… .………………………… Both Tom and Ann are late( Not only) à ………………………………………………… .………………………… George is the last person who will be interviewed ( Reduce relative clause)  The end ANSWER KEYS A 11 D 21 B A 12 B B 13 D B 14 B A 15 D D 16 C A 17 D B 18 D D 19 B 10 C 20 D VI Rewrite sentences using the cues 22 B 23 B 24 A 25 B 26 B 27 D 28 A 29 A 30 C I'll never speak to you again if you don't apologise ( Either…….or) à Either you apologise or I'll never speak to you again You wanted to visit a museum It was shut when you got there.(a relative pronoun) à The museum (that/which) I want to visit was shut when I got there The film is fantastic They are talking about it (a relative pronoun after preposition) à The film about which they are talking is fantastic He was the first man who left the burning building (Reduce relative clause) à He was the first man to leave the burning building Fred gave Mary the money (cleft sentence in passive) à4 It was Mary who/ that was given the money by Fred I’ll be staying with Adrian His brother is one of my closest friends (a relative pronoun) à I’ll be staying with Adrian whose brother is one of my closest friends Both Tom and Ann are late (Not only) à Not only Tom but also Ann is late George is the last person who will be interviewed (Reduce relative clause) àGeorge is the last person to be interviewed