E 11 5 BT TRAC NGHIEM 8 UNITS

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Unit I Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently the rests: A gossip B generous C origin D gymnastic A mutual B question C feature D confidential A change B character C cheek D chilly A incapable B life C suspicious D friendship A loyalty B constancy C quality D by II Fill in the blanks with the words given in the box: To have a true friendship, two friends must have some special You shouldn’t make friends with people who are only with their own interests & feelings Friendship is a two-sided affair, it lives by _ I don’t think & uncertain people are of a lifelong friendship That man looked very b/c he glanced at the precious jewelries in my gold shop Don’t talk about your secrets to people who _& _ There must be a mutual b/c if not, people can’t feel when telling the other their _ Your _ makes you have fewer friends, so you should be more friendly & helpful to your friends The adjectives such as: tall, short, broad, crooked… are used to describe one’s 10 The is a person who plays the guitar Give and take, qualities, concerned, guitarist, changeable, trust, suspicious, rumour, incapable, gossip, characteristic, selfishness, safe, secrets 11 Nam is my best friend He has a great sense of 12 “Humourous, caring, hospitable….” are adjectives used to describe one’s 13 Talkative people can’t keep a friend b/c they can’t keep a secret, either of their own or of others’ 14 We are best friends We have a lot of things in 15 Only was the secretary _ to her manager in spite of many changes in her company 16 Where there is no mutual _, there is no true friendship 17 Don’t believe what he said b/c he is an/a _ boy 18 No friendship can _ long which is all give on one side & all take on the other 19 Don’t make friends with people take up an interest with enthusiasm & are tired of it soon & feel the of some new object 20 A/an _ is a person one simply knows 21 Those who are easily influenced by rumours can never be _ friends 22 An/a _ building is a building with many flats Long, acquaintance, humour, last, sympathy, good, loyal, attraction, unfaithful/disloyal, personality, common, apartment III Circle the best answer: The teacher advised us harder so that we can _ the coming exam easily A to study/to pass B study/pass C to study/pass D study/to pass He was made _ his case by the custom officer A open B opening C opened D to open The police _ them get out of their car A caused B made C asked D ordered It _ to rain heavily for four days A stopped B appeared C continued D tried I heard someone _ outside A fall B falls C fell D to fall We are rather tired so we should stop a cup of coffee A drinking B drink C for drink D to drink I’m sorry I can’t go to the cinema with you tonight I’m having something important at home A B to C for doing D doing My parents never let me _ after 10 o’clock at night A to stay out B stay out C staying out D be staying out I don’t think he will allow you his car tomorrow A use B to use C using D will use 10 What you to for you now? A want me B let me C make me D allow me 11 He could not afford A to buy a car B buy a car C buying a car D can buy a car 12 The boy was permitted to watch cartoons on Sundays The boy’s parents let A to watch cartoons on Sundays B him to watch cartoons on Sunday C him watched cartoons on Sundays D him watch cartoons on Sundays 13 He’s gone down to the corner _ some milk A get B to get C getting D got 14 Why did she decide in this company? A not to work B to not work C not working D not to working 15 Why weren’t we permitted _ the house? A entering B to enter C enter D entered Vocabulary & expressions: 16 Did you form any close while you were at college? A friendships B teams C companies D conferences 17 You don’t seem very _ about the party – don’t you want to go tonight? A loyal B constant C enthusiastic D trust 18 Her to the cause is impressive A loyalty B selfishness C sympathy D sorrow 19 people can’t keep a friend long because they can’t keep a secret, either of their own or of others’ A friendly B unselfish C talkative D truthful 20 When you trust each other, you will feel _ when telling the other your secrets A safe B safely C safeness D safety 21 One of his personalities I admire the most is A crooked B large C sincere D unfriendly 22 He is my best friend He has a/an face with a broad forehead A pointed B high C square D humorous 23 When you have a close friend, you should _ with his/her likes, joys, sadness… A rumor B gossip C sympathy D sympathize 24 Loyalty is the third important quality A weighty B serious C significant D powerful 25 We think that a/an is a person one simply knows A friend B acquaintance C relative D colleague 26 An ideal friend shouldn’t be A loyal B selfish C faithful D friendly 27 The local people are very to strangers A comfortable B hospitable C enjoyable D familiar 28 Children need a _ environment A caring B growing C protecting D setting 29 She is never completely _in what she says about people A sincerely B sincere C real D reality 30 Didn’t you notice anything in his behavior A suspiciously B suspicious C suspicion D suspect 31 He expressed his _ at the news of her death A sorrow B unhappy C unpleasant D uncomfortable 32 She has always remained to her political principles A loyal B loyalty C faith D faithfully 33 Claire has a wide circle of friends & _ A neighborhood B acquaintances C friendship D relations 34 It is a village of streets A crook B crooking C crooks D crooked 35 I have nothing in _ with Tim A together B common C commonly D altogether IV Rewrite the following sentences, using the cues given: This radio needs to be repaired soon ( have) The car is too expensive for him to buy.(afford) The robber came from the back door.(I could feel) Mark said that he didn’t want to meet his old form teacher again (We overheard) The policeman asked us to wear helmets when driving motorbikes (make) _ The boy climbed up an apple tree in my garden (I stood there & watched) _ Many workers have worked overtime during last month The director has made Maybe, Minh left the party early.(may have) We weren’t allowed to look at the materials while doing the test (let) The supervisor didn’t let _ Unit I Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently the rests: A affect B appreciate C attitude D acquaintance A confidence B protect C clock D constancy A idol B side C brighten D activity A treasure B scream C sneaky D cheat A mice B mint C minor D micro II Fill in the blank with the suitable word/word phrase from the box & make change if necessary: My most happened a few years ago, when I was a grade student Nowadays, teenagers always love & imitate their own _ in different ways Her father said: “You’d better buy a helmet to wear instead of A _ hat, Dear” Jane has never _whatever happens to her I wish I had _ to buy a new computer Have you ever living in a luxurious building? The teacher says: “You will be subtracted marks if you at your classmate’s test.” She always feels when being checked the old The girl wished to have a when she was a grade 10 We don’t like the look of that boy There is something _ about him 11 After being seriously ill, you will your health more 12 We think that family is more _ than things 13 Have you ever _ English to a native speaker? 14 Failing that final exam _ me a lesson & made me study harder 15 He was an impolite boy He left the house saying a word Embarrassing, appreciate, imagine, without, red hat, a wad of dollar notes, floppy, speak, glance, experience, make a fuss, sneaky, idols, teach, important, unforgettable II Put the verbs in parentheses in the correct verb tense: past simple or past progressive: He (sit) on the river bank fishing when he (see) a man’s hat floating down the river It(snow) heavily when he(wake) up When I(reach) the street I (realize) that I(not know) _the number of Tom’s house I (look) _ through the class window A geometry lesson(go) on The teacher (draw) diagrams on the blackboard I(meet) Paul at the university We(be) both in the same year He(study) _ law, but he (spend) _ most of his time practicing the violin ‘What (you do) _between 9.00 and 10.00 yesterday?’ (say) _ the detective ‘I (clean) _my house, said Mrs Jones ‘I always clean my house on Saturday on Saturday mornings.’ The dentist’s waiting room was full of people Some(read) _ magazines, others just(turn) _ over the pages A woman(knit) , a child(play) _ with a toy car While I(try) _ to get my car started, a passing car (stop) _ and the driver (offer) to help Nick (lie) _ down on the grass for a while, next to some tourists who (feed) the ducks on the pond 10 Mary(not wear) her glasses at the time, so she(not see) _what color the man’s T-shirt (be) 11 While Diana (watch) her favorite television program, there(be) _ a power cut 12 Who (drive) _ the car at the time of the accident? 13 I(do) some shopping yesterday when I saw your friend 14 What exactly (you do) _ when I came to your office yesterday? 15 Sorry, I (not answer) the phone I (have) _a shower 16 Helen(feel) _ very tired, and when she (finish) her work, she (fall) _ asleep III Put the verbs in parentheses in the correct verb tense: past simple or past perfect: I(not see) the film last night because I (see) it several times before Last night, she spent hours on the homework but she(cannot) _do it although the teacher (explain) _ it very carefully in class I suddenly remembered that I (forget) my keys By the time Sheila (get) back, Chris (go) home David(eat) Japanese food before, so she (know) what to order Mary(miss) _ the party because no one (tell) _ her about it Sally (not go) to a football match before As Peter(walk) _ home, she tried to remember what (happen) _ By the time I (arrive) the station, The train (already leave) _ 10 The rule (come) _ into being right after our president (declare) the nation’s independence IV Circle the best answer: Have you ever _ English to a native speaker? A speak B spoke C speaking D spoken That _ taught me a lesson & make me study harder A way B letter C experience D lake Nam was in an/a situation and he couldn’t answer my questions correctly A sneaky B fuss C embarrassing D different Peter is very shy He doesn’t dare to look at his girlfriends He just at them A makes B glances C screams D stares The synonym of “secretive” is _ A memorable B native C floppy D sneaky My Tam is a very famous singer She sings well She is very beautiful She is my _ A friend B acquaintance C idol D friendship Remember to buy some disks for me when you go shopping A note B floppy C open D serious I don’t like to make friends with people who often _ A a fuss B make a fuss C love their country D make their country That policeman us to come home safely A protected B affected C appreciated D complained 10 They and promised to keep in touch A embrace B embraced C glanced D glance 11 It is a truly occasion A memorable B memory C memorably D memorized 12 That was a _ trick A sneaky B sneaked C sneakily D sneak 13 My view is that the students should be doing more work outside the classroom A person B personal C personable: D personably 14 How did the experience _ you? – It me more careful A affected/makes B affect/made C affected/made D affected/had made 15 The fire took many things me A in B on C about D from V Rewrite the following sentences, using the cues given: These animals moved toward us We felt After having lunch in this restaurant, he came home Before he The boy was made to heavy things They made _ I haven’t met him for ten years It is ten years since Children weren’t allowed to smoke & drink at school The principal didn’t The teacher allowed her students to discuss about fashion The teacher let On arrival at the airport, I saw that wanted man When Thank you for showing me the way It was very kind It was very kind of _ Before sitting down, the stewardess had served lunch for passengers After 10 I am going to celebrate a party at a restaurant I am going to have a party _ VI Underline the mistakes & correct them: Before he went to bed, he did his homework When I found my wallet, someone took the money out of it While I drove my car, I saw an accident When we came to the cinema, the film was shown for 15 minutes After Tom washed his clothes, he began to study We saw the baby cried loudly in that room The policeman made us not to drive too fast By the time I got back, Ha went home I heard them left the house early in the morning 10 There are some exercises being done tonight 11 We had lunch when we heard the news 12 It is very interested in reading cartoons 13 I have some reports typing tonight 14 There is nothing new telling you now 15 My most embarrassing experience happens to me years ago Unit I Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently the rests: A root B tool C fool D good A enrich B expose C engine D express 3.A orchard B chaos C chalk D chore A enough B cough C rough D through A machine B warship C parachute D attach II Circle the best answer: Today, they are on their wedding _ A decoration B anniversary C cake D clothes How people New Year in your country? A decorate B joke C celebrate D blow out People call the 50th the “ _ anniversary.” A diamond B silver C golden D precious stone After wishing, she blew out the and cut the cake A presents B drinks C candles D biscuits My new house was with pink & blue colours A beautiful decorated B beautiful decorating C beautifully decorated D beautifully decorating Where you prefer to celebrate your birthday party, at home or in the ? A restaurant B market C prison D street At a birthday party, people often offer _ for the host A flowers B cards C gifts D all are correct Many Americans over the age of 30 don’t like to joke about their A anniversary B clothes C friend D age A is a person who enjoys going to parties or who is a _ at a particular party A friend/guest B party-goer/guest C acquaintance/guest D party-doer/guest 10 New Year’s _ is 31rst December, especially the evening of that day A Occasion B Party C Eve D Day 11 Tomorrow is your birthday So you need to _ your living room A celebrate B decorate C blow out D gather 12 Christmas is a good _ for the family gathering A party B anniversary C occasion D way 13 The whole family were together in the living room A gathered B gather C gathering D organizing 14 A birthday party is a _ to honour the birth of a person A celebrating B celebration C organization D method 15 Please let me know your _ by calling number 655726 A decide B decision C thinking D bring decided 16 Most married _ in the United States celebrate their wedding anniversary each year A couple B couples C husbands D wives 17 What is the between Long and Nga? A feeling B relation C relationship D friend 18 The 25th & 50th wedding anniversaries are A strange B special C colorful D nice 19 What you often have at your birthday party? A actions B acts C active D activities 20 People gifts and cards from friends and relatives at both a birthday party and an anniversary one A bring B buy C take D receive 21 We had to tidy up the mess after the party last night A clear B clean up C make up D get up 22 Thank you very much for _ me to your birthday party, A invite B being invited C inviting D to be invited 23 Most of the parties usually consist of _ drinks and sweet food as well as savouries(mon an man) A soft B hard C floppy D poisonous 24 Adults’ parties are _ in restaurants with delicious dishes A held B organized C celebrated D all are correct 25 What food & drinks will at the party? A be invited B be served C be organized D be cooked III Use the right form of TO – INFINITIVE or GERUND: I suggest (call) an ambulance for the injured boy “My watch keeps (stop) _” That’s because you keep (forget) _ (change) the battery Have you finished (work) on this project? Is there anything here worth (buy) ? You have to avoid (drive) in heavy traffic He has postponed (take) _ the trip She pretended (not see) me yesterday We are looking forward to (see) you here Would you mind (lend) me $ 5? I need (buy) _ a pen 10 The headmaster doesn’t permit (smoke) _ during the meetings 11 An instructor is coming (show) _ us how (use) _ the machine Unit 4: Volunteer I Pick out the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others: A yield B wheat C wealth D yeast A yearly B wear C dear D fear A unit B usual C unique D upon A issue B minority C childish D brighten A donation B remote C cozy D minority II Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C, D) that best fits the blank space in each sentence: They went hiking in a region A mountainous B mountaineer C mountains D mountain The work of the charity is funded by donations A volunteer B voluntary C volunteered D voluntarily A _ is a person who suffers very much or is killed because of their religious or political beliefs A invalid B martyr C volunteer D handicapped After war, there were 79 killed and 239 _ A injure B wounded C wounding D injury In the final game, Sweden easily _ France A overcame B got over C defeated D all are correct The accident left him physically A handicapped B voluntarily C comfortable D remote That millionaire offered the poor in our village 500,000 dollars A volunteered B voluntary C voluntarily D volunteer The Southeast Asian countries suffered from a financial _ in 1990s A injure B disaster C remote We often take _ in helping people in _ areas A part/mountain B way/ mountaining C part/mountainous D rule/mountaineer 10 During summer vacations, students to work in remote areas A volunteer B voluntary C volunteers D voluntarily 11 are places where the orphan are taken care of A hospitals B orphanages C homes D clubs 12 The organization for boys who no longer have fathers is named A sisters B big sisters C volunteer D big brothers 13 Shy people often find it difficult to group discussions A take place in B participate in C get on with D get in 14 It’s important for children to get a good A educate B education C educator D educational 15 He has smoked for more than 20 years, and eventually he _ from a lung cancer now A suffers B takes C participates D enters Give the correct form of the verbs It is easy (see) animals on the road in daylight I asked him (explain) but he refused (say) any thing It is pleasant (sit) by the fire at night There was no way of (get) out of the building except by (climb) down a rope It’s no good (write) to him; he never answers letters Ask him (come) in Don’t keep him (stand) at the door The missing children were last seen ………….(play) near the river ……………(complete) the book, he had a holiday …………….(find) only in the Andes, the plant is used by local people to treat skin diseases 10 Do something! Don't just sit there …………(do) nothing 11 ……………(look) down from the hill, the town spread out before us towards the coast 12 Marta doesn't like to have her picture taken She avoids ……….(photograph) 13 …………….(photocopy) all the papers, Sarah put them back in the file 14 Life must be unpleasant for people …………(live) near busy airports 15…………… (park) the car about a kilometer from the stadium, I walked the rest of the way Rewrite the sentences beginning with an appropriate participle (present, past or perfect) When she saw the dog coming towards her, she quickly crossed the road If it is looked after carefully, the plant can live through the winter As I don't have a credit card, I found it difficult to book an airline ticket over the phone 10 11 12 13 14 15 Keith spent a lot of time filling in job application forms because he was unemployed Because I was walking quickly, I soon caught up with her The house was built of wood, so it was clearly a fire risk I was eager to catch the bus in good time because I had been told off the day before for arriving late She didn't know where the theater was, so she asked for directions at the hotel reception As she was a nurse, she knew what to after the accident He had spent his childhood in Oslo so he knew the city well The fruit was expensive because it was imported We have spent nearly all our money so we couldn't afford to stay at a hotel As we didn't want to offend him, we said nothing about his paintings Although James is known mainly as a writer of novel, he has now written a successful biography Although it had been hunted close to extinction, the rhino is once again common in this area Unit 6: Competitions I Fill in the blanks with the words given from the box: He was the Queen’s _ at the ceremony Do you know the _ rainfall of this year? To is to make something develop or become more active or to encourage something Are you willing to enter that ? The engine was running Your form of application was _ approved by the general Manager Although the team lost, they played with tremendous _ is track and field sports that people compete in, such as running and jumping It is such a _ knowledge quiz 10 A is an activity or a piece of work that lasts a long time and requires a lot of effort and patience 11 She was _ not to be chosen in that English Speaking Competition 12 A is a piece of glass in a window 13 They hold a for the leadership of the party 14 The race organizers are trying to attract _ 15 He is very good at the techniques of _ in stone Competition, stimulate, formally, smoothly, spirit, athletics , general, windowpane, sculpture, sponsors, marathon, disappointed, representative, annual, contest, II Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C, D) that best fits the blank space in each sentence: The workers have made to the boss but he doesn’t seem to be listening A represents B representations C representative D representing They worked hard together, and under pressure A compete B competitive C competitively D competition How many _ are there in the competition? A participates B participants C participations D participative To participate the contest, you must be under 25 years old A for B at C in D about How many contestants were there in all? A as a total B as a result C as respected D as usual The transition from school to work does not happen smoothly to everybody A without difficulties B full of troubles C with problems D plenty of challenges When someone a poem or other piece of writing, they say it aloud after have learned it A recites B takes part in C completes D competes The role of scientists is to observe and describe the world A obey B determine C watch D keep What was the _ of the match? – Three goals to nil A representation B participation C member D score 10 Next month, the students of our country will take part in a severe _ for university places A performance B competition C activity D completion 11 He is learning very hard b/c his aim _ Cambridge University A to enter B is to enter C entering D for entering 12 the game, you should try your best A Winning B To win C As winning D If winning 13 What you think of Singing ? It’s wonderful It makes me happy A Quiz B Contest C Poetry D Sculpture 14 The of three classes of my school took part in the annual English Competition A sponsors B judges C Sts’ Parents Society D representatives 15 “Encourage or make something more active” means A to choose B choose C to stimulate D stimulate 16 The will observe and score students’ performance A teachers B learners C competitors D judges 17 Losing the competition made them very A happy B maximum C disappointedD disappointing 18 The aim of the competition was to _ the spirit of learning English among students A stimulate B sponsor C award D observe 19 Carol was the first prize in the essay competition A disappointed B completed C excited D awarded 20 In tonight’s quiz, our contestants have come from all over the country A losers B judges C competitors D winners III Complete the following sentences in the reported speech: The tourist guide said; “Don’t walk alone in the street alone at night.” The tourist guide warned against _ “I can’t go to your birthday party next Saturday evening, Jack” Mary said Mary apologized for The manager said to the workers; “you have done excellent work this month.” The manager congratulated the workers on “I always want to run my own business”, she said to me She told me that she dreamed of _ “You told a lie, Tom”, she said, She accused Tom of “I’m sorry I’ m late.” Said Peter Peter apologized for “Shall we have dinner somewhere after the theatre?” said Philip Philip suggested _ “I’m sorry I stole your car, Mrs Young.” Mark admitted “I didn’t break the windows,” Bill denied _ 10 “Why don’t we go somewhere for a drink?” Jack suggested _ 11 “I feel like seeing you soon, Susan,” said her mother Susan’s mother looked forward to _ 12 “People have a right to say what they think”, she said She said we couldn’t stop people (from) _ 13 Mary said; “Let’s go to a movie.” Mary suggested _ 14 “You can’t run out of the garden,” Mr Kelly said to the children Mr Kelly prevented the children 15 “I hear you passed your driving test Congratulations!” Jane said to them Jane congratulated them on 16 “I’ll take you to the airport I insist”, Tom said to Rosa Tom insisted on _ 17 “Let me meet your sister, David” Ben insisted on _ IV Pick out the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others: A two B twenty C twist D twice A competition B competitor C contest D question A twinkle B twelve C twin D twofold A sponsored B answered C enjoyed D completed A smoothly B three C enthusiasm D think A annual B traffic C athletic D achieve A dread B to read C dream D mean A part B start C star D award A stimulate B annual C runner D accuse V Complete the following sentences in the reported speech: “You mustn’t come out of this shop now.” The policeman stopped the customer _ “I’ll certainly buy this chain for you, Linda.” Henry were thinking _ “I wasn’t here yesterday.” Mark denied “It was very nice of you to give me your dress, Mary.” Lan thanked “I caused this accident two weeks ago.” John admitted _ “Well done, Jerry You’ve passed the driving test.” We congratulated “I’m really sorry for being late again.”, said Ann Ann “How about spending the day at the beach?” Said Tom Tom “No, I didn’t take it! I wasn’t even there!” said Daisy Daisy _ 10 “Please let me meet your manager, Miss Trang.” Mr Green insisted _ 11 “I can’t let you open your book now.” The teacher prevented us 12 “I’ve always wanted to travel to China.” Hung has always dreamed _ 13 “I’m sorry I told Lan your secret, Peter.” Hoa apologized _ 14 “Jane, You didn’t carry this project as you promised” Jane’s boss accused _ 15 “Don’t talk about what you heard yesterday, mark.” Katty warned _against _ 16 “You mustn’t enter the museum at nights.” The protector stopped the visitors 17 “Why don’t we go camping this weekend?” Henry suggested _ 18 “I broke your precious vase, George.” Daisy admitted 19 “I feel like visiting Da Lat again.” Diana looked forward 20 “I will take you to the zoo now.” Phillip insisted Write the following sentences in Reported Speech “You had better go to the doctor” He urged me “You’ve got to lend me some money!” He begged me “Give me your homework.” The teacher told us “Please, don’t make noise in my house.” He asked us “I’ll buy you an ice-cream.” My Dad promised “Would you like to have a drink with me?” He invited me “You should give up smoking.” The doctor advised me “Don’t shoot.” The General ordered us 'If I were you, I'd read the exam questions very carefully He advised ……………………… 10 ‘Be quiet!’ He said to June He told …………………………………… 11 ‘The theater will be built next to’ the town hall.’ They said (promise) 12 ‘Okay, I’ll collect David from school.’ Tom said (agree) 14 'Please stay with us for a few more days.' Ha said to Thu (invite) 15 ‘I imagine I’ll see Olivia at the party.’ Peter said (hope) 16 ‘Can you lend me ten pounds?’ Hanh asked Hoa (ask) 17 ‘I’ll take my children into town.’ Huong said (promise) 18 ‘Don’t swim out too far, boys.’ The mother said to her sons (warn) 19 ‘Don’t forget to go to the supermarket after work.’ Her father said to her (remind) 20 'Would you like to come on a picnic with us, Jane?' Philip said (invite) Unit I Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C, D) that best fits the blank space in each sentence: Peter should have apologized _late this morning, but he did not A for being B to being C about being D up being There are twenty questions all A of B with C in D for Mary often found her teacher’s remarks stimulating A participating B interesting C enjoying D encouraging He has only one aim in life, which is to become wealthy A purpose B sponsor C contest D score Some English Competition are _ to stimulate the spirit of learning English among students A explained B participated C completed D organized Johnny will have completed his five-year course at university next month A finished B found C tried D enjoyed Tommy always dreams a pilot A for becoming B to become C of becoming D of being becoming “ ” Andy suggested A Are you going for a walk? B How about going for a walk? C Did you go for a walk? D Could you go for a walk? “ _” the boy admitted A I would like to spoil the food B I will spoil the food C I am sorry I spoilt the food D I must spoil the food 10 The English Competition is annually organized by our English teachers A once a week B once a month C once a year D once a fortnight 11 There were ten of us in all for her birthday party A at least B at most C at all D altogether 12 Ann going out for a drink, but no one else wanted to A admitted B suggested C apologized for D told 13 The of SARS caused some certain loss in tourism of many countries A increase B blow C outbreak D reach 14 Although established not long ago, the Women’s World Cup is growing in popularity A put up B made up C given up D set up 15 China is the most _ country in the world A popular B populous C populate D populated 16 They didn’t serve enough food because there were some _ guests A expect B expected C unexpected D unexpectedly 17 Many governments are trying to control the population _ A grow B growth C grew D grown 18 _ she doesn’t want to have more children, she does not know how to use a birth control method A If B Although C So that D Because 19 In 2000, world’s population was about 6.6 billion A a B an C the D O 20 The population of the world has been increasing faster and faster A becoming greater in number B getting smaller in amount C going limited D raising uncontrollably 21 There are also limits to the amounts of petroleum, iron, silver, gold, and other limited A qualities B numbers C quantities D totals 22 The price of petroleum has decreased since last week A gone down B given up C let off D put away 23 _ is a kind of fossil fuels, which is used for operating engine A Iron B Silver C Gold D Petroleum 24 We have to protect our country’s natural _, such as coal, oil, and forests A population B resources C rates D methods 25 In 10,000 B.C, there were probably only 10 million people all over the world A almost certainly B surely C quite D mostly 26 Your idea is quite different mine A in B with C on D from 27 Although we are close friends, we have totally _ views A differ B different C differently D difference 28 There is no to how much fresh fruit you can eat in a day, isn’t there A limit B limitation C limited D limiting 29 We can’t grow enough food to the increasing population A support B supporter C supportable D supportive 30 Gold is used _ making jewelry A at B for C in D at II Use the cues given to form a correct letter: Thank/letter/and/welcome/our Speaking Competition I/give/you/details/competition The number/participants/limited/just 15 Competition/held/15/December/2007/296 Hung Vuong Street /HCM City It/start/7.30 p.m Contestants/present/half an hour/before/competition /registration For more information/contact/the phone number: (08) 89944622 III Turn into reported speech, using verbs: INSISTED, CONGRATULATED, ACCUSED, APOLOGIZED, ADMITTED, SUGGESTED: “You used my car, Tom.” Tom’s sister said to him “I’ll pay this meal, Henry.” Said Tommy “I am sorry I told you a lie, Tam.” Said Tam’s friend “Oh! You have just got a scholarship, Mary.” Dung said “I stayed here with your son last night, Mr Jackson.” “Let me help you now, Ketty.” Said John “Shall we dance and sing at the party?” Ha said IV Change the following conditional sentences into reported speech: “If I see Tom, I will give him a lift.” Said Peter Tom said that _ “If the ground is dry on the day of the race, my house may win.” The owner said that _ “He said to me; “If you leave home at 6, you will be there by nine.” He told me _ “I could get a job easily if I had a degree”; said Susan Susan said that “If I had been ready when he called, he would have taken me with him,” Ann said that “If you ask me that question, I will answer it correctly.” The teacher told us that “If I gave her my address, she could visit me.” Ford said that _ “If I meet your parents, I will tell them the truth about you,” Ann told me that _ V read the passage and choose the correct answer Many people have been _ about the illiteracy in the world population, _ the fact that literacy rates have increased steadily over the past _ decades, especially in the third world Some countries such as; China, Cuba, and Vietnam have experienced most dramatic growth of literacy and are _ Canadian and European rates The United Nations _ illiteracy as the inability to read and write a simple sentence in any language Figures of 1998 that 20% of the world population is illiterate Being literate is related to wealth The higher a person’s level of literacy, the higher their potential earnings The conditions of _ and literacy are highly correlated, but it is important not to conflate literacy with wealth Increases in literacy not necessarily increases in wealth, does greater wealth necessarily improve literacy Therefore, wealth is probably not a good barometer of “what it means to be literate A excited B concerned C keen D interested A because B though C as D despite A such B so C much D few A a B an C the D O A reaching B coming C running D going A defines B remarks C talks D calls A showed B gave C offered D submitted A wealth B wealthy C wealthily D wealthness A lead B cause C reason D invent 10 A no B none C nor D not UNIT I Pick out the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others: a country b lunar c luck d plum a special b breath c peach d pleasure a sugar b such c spring d similar a exchange b children c peach d machine a shrine b ripe c agrarian d polite II Fill in each blank of the sentences with one word from the box preparations decorate celebrate excited popular wrapped represent influence traditional exchange How people New Year in your country? On the first days of Tet, people often visit relatives and friends to New Year wishes Japanese usually their houses with some small pine trees, which constancy and longevity People believe that what they on the first day of the year will their luck during the whole year People usually make for Tet several weeks beforehand Tet is also the time for children to receive lucky money in red envelopes Besides the flowers for Tet such as peach flowers and apricot flowers, the kumquat trees are also _ throughout the country Children are always about the Tet holiday III If appropriate, replace the underlined words or phrases with one or ones I I answer most of the questions, but had to miss out some very difficult questions The female violinists in the orchestra outnumber the male violinists by about three to one Traffic is light in most of the city, but there is heavy traffic near the football stadium The issue discussed at the meeting was an extremely complicated issue If you're making a cup of coffee, could you make a cup of coffee for me? If you're buying a newspaper from the shop, could you get a newspaper for me? He used to work for a finance company, but he moved to an insurance company 'Was it these earrings you wanted?' 'No, the earrings on the left of those, please?' Many people are happy about the new road being built, but' there are some angry people, too 10 Dave is really good at taking photos of old buildings There's an excellent photo of a local church in his office 11 On one channel was a war film and on the other was a horror film, so I turned the TV off 12 ‘Are these your shoes?' 'No, the blue shoes are mine.' 13 There are a lot of gloves here Are these your gloves? 14 The damage to the car was a problem, of course, but an easily solved problem 15 ’I’ll just clean my shoes before we go out.' 'Can you my shoes, too, please?' Complete these sentences with someone, something, anyone, anything, no one, nothing, everyone, and everything We arranged the meeting, but _ came Janet Jones is _ I rarely see these days She valued friendship more than _ in the world I always get to work before _ else While you are making dinner, I'll get on with _ else _ has changed Everything is the same as it was I hope _ will be comfortable here We try to make each guest feel at home We don't think there's _ wrong with her reading ability, Hardly _ turn up to the meeting 10 I am not going to the party because I've got _ to wear 11 I thought I heard _ knocking at the door 12 _ calls her Maggie, but her real name's Margaret 13 The earthquake destroyed _ within a 25-mile radius 14 There was complete silence in the room _ said _ 15 Sarah was upset about _ and refused to talk to _ IV Complete the sentences with the correct form or tense of the verbs in brackets I have been trying to sell my car for ages, but nobody _ (want) to buy it 'The office staff _ (claim) that they have been treated badly by management At present, the Managing Director, together with his heads of department, _ (prepare) a new budget It's a really quiet at night Everything (shut) at around 10 o'clock Every letter and parcel _ (carefully/ check) before posting to make sure it has the correct address A number of refugees _ (turn) back at the border recently The number of books in the library _ (rise) to over five million All the furniture _ (destroy) in the fire two10 days ago Practically everyone _ (think) that Phil should be given the job 10 One of the reasons I took the job _ (be) that I could work from home 11 If anybody _ (want) to leave early, they can 12 Either the president or his representatives _ (be) to attend the meeting 13 It's the first time either of us _ (be) to China, but everyone we've met here (be) very welcoming and helpful 14 A couple of my friends _ (go) to Honolulu next week, 15 Someone _ (forget) their umbrella V Fill in each blank with an appropriate preposition Children usually are given 'lucky money' _ Tet Banh Chung, which is made _ sticky rice, is one of Tet's special foods The New Year is celebrated _ night _ January There are usually a lot of party _ New Year’s Eve Vietnamese people prepare _ Tet several weeks beforehand We decorated our Christmas tree _ a lot of colored and shiny little bells Many people go to the pagoda to pray _ a happy year _ the first days of Tet everyone tries to be nice and polite _ others Lunar New Year usually falls sometime _ 19 January and 20 February _ the Western calendar 10 Both children and adults take part _ games and various forms of entertainment CLASS: 11C Saturday, November 19th, 2011 NAME: …………………………………… ONE PERIOD TEST LISTENING: (1,0 m) You will hear a talk about Spring School Listen and filling the missing information Spring School is an informal school It provides classes to disadvantaged children in Ho Chi Minh City Around -(1) - street children live and study at the school and about 250 children with special difficulties from District -(2) - regularly attend classes The Organisation for Educational Development co-operated with Spring School to set up English classes in -(3) - Dance, theatre, singing and folk music classes were set up a year later Children from these classes participate in fundraising performances Spring School requires -(4) - to help organise their fundraising dinner held annually in June A 13 B 30 C 33 D 23 A B C D A 1988 B 1989 C 1998 D 1999 A students B singers C souvenirs D volunteers PRONUNCIATION: (1,0 m) Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest A who B wheel C whether D whale A visited B handicapped C decided D wanted Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from the rest A comfort B area C college D believe A performance B remember C celebration D participate ERROR IDENTIFICATION: (1,0 m) Identify ONE mistake in each of the following sentences and correct it I decided changing jobs because my boss makes me work overtime A B C D 10 Peter apologized for break the vase A B C D 11 I noticed a lorry to come down the hill A B C D 12 I would like buying some earrings like yours A B C D GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY (4,25 ms) Choose the correct option 13 He shouted, “I am ………… happiest in …………….world.” A a / the B x / a C a / x D the / the 14 To participate …………….the contest, you must be under 25 years old A in B at C for D about 15 A person who decides who has won a competition is called a(n) ………………… A judge B candidate C investigator D witness 16 No one can prevent us from ……………… good things A to B C done D doing C was shaking D none is correct 17 I could feel my hands ……………with fear! A to shake B shaking 18 What was the …………of match? – Three goals to nil A representation B participation C member D score 19 Listen! I hear someone ………….the gate It can’t be Peter because he is at work at present A to open B open C opening D opened 20 Linda: “Excuse me! Where is the post office?” Maria: “………….” A Don’t worry B I’m afraid not 21 Peter: “How often you go to school?” C Yes, I think so D It’s over there Harry :”…… ” A Every day except Sunday B I go there early C I don’t think so D I go there by bus Give the correct word form 22 My aunt lives in a (mountain) area of the country 23 We are rehearsing a play for the school anniversary (celebrate) 24 How many (participate) are there in the competition? 25 Several world (organize) have come to help poor people and orphans Put the verb in parentheses in the correct verb form 26 We must avoid (hurt) other people’s feeling 27 (Learn) a foreign language takes a long time 28 She has decided (stay) with her son for a week 29 (Fail) twice, he didn’t want to try again READING: (1,25 ms) Read the passage carefully and answer the questions below: Along with jogging and swimming, cycling is one of the best all-round forms of exercise It can help to increase your strength and energy, giving you more efficient muscles and stronger heart But increasing your strength is not the only advantage of cycling Because you’re not carrying the weight of your body on your feet, it’s a good form of exercise for people with painful feet or backs However, with all forms of exercise it’s important to start slowly and build up gently Doing too much and too quickly can damage muscles that aren’t used to working If you have any doubts about taking up cycling for health reasons, talk to your doctor and ask his/her advice Ideally, you should be cycling at least two or three times a week For the exercise to be doing you good, you should get a little out of breath Don’t worry that if you begin to lose your breath, it could be dangerous and there must be something wrong with your heart This is simply not true; shortness of breath shows that the exercise is having the right effect However, if you find you are in pain then you should stop and take a rest 30 According to the writer, it is best to go cycling A once a week B at least two or three times a month C at least two or three times a week D every day 31 All forms of exercise must be started A quickly B gradually C strenuously D violently 32 People with back problems might go cycling because A it enables them to carry the weight of their body on their feet B it helps them to relieve their backache C it helps to make their backs become stronger D it does not make them carry the weight of their body on their feet 33 You should not worry about the shortness of breath because A it is a sign of exercise having the right effect B it shows that you should stop and take a rest C it shows that there is something wrong with your heart D it is a sign of your getting rid of your heart problem 34 Which of the following is NOT included in the advantages of cycling? A Giving you a stronger heart B Increasing you strength and energy C Making you look younger D Giving you better muscles WRITING: (1,5 ms) Rewrite each sentence in reported speech, beginning as shown 35 “Me? No, I didn’t take Sue’s calculator,” said Bob → Bob denied 36 “I’m sorry I couldn’t come on Saturday,” said David → David apologized 37 “Why don’t we go back to Singapore?” I said → I suggested 38 “You stole Tim’s watch Didn’t you, John!” → Tim’s mother accused 39 “I’m very grateful to you for your help, Mr Smith.” → Sue thanked 40 “It true I killed the man.” → He admitted THE END! GOOD LUCK TO YOU! CLASS: 11C NAME: ………………………………… ……  MARKS READING: (1,25 ms) Saturday, November 19th, 2011 ONE PERIOD TEST TEACHER’S REMARKS Read the passage carefully and answer the questions below: Along with jogging and swimming, cycling is one of the best all-round forms of exercise It can help to increase your strength and energy, giving you more efficient muscles and stronger heart But increasing your strength is not the only advantage of cycling Because you’re not carrying the weight of your body on your feet, it’s a good form of exercise for people with painful feet or backs However, with all forms of exercise it’s important to start slowly and build up gently Doing too much and too quickly can damage muscles that aren’t used to working If you have any doubts about taking up cycling for health reasons, talk to your doctor and ask his/her advice Ideally, you should be cycling at least two or three times a week For the exercise to be doing you good, you should get a little out of breath Don’t worry that if you begin to lose your breath, it could be dangerous and there must be something wrong with your heart This is simply not true; shortness of breath shows that the exercise is having the right effect However, if you find you are in pain then you should stop and take a rest According to the writer, it is best to go cycling A once a week B at least two or three times a month C at least two or three times a week D every day All forms of exercise must be started A quickly B gradually C strenuously D violently People with back problems might go cycling because A it enables them to carry the weight of their body on their feet B it helps them to relieve their backache C it helps to make their backs become stronger D it does not make them carry the weight of their body on their feet You should not worry about the shortness of breath because A it is a sign of exercise having the right effect B it shows that you should stop and take a rest C it shows that there is something wrong with your heart D it is a sign of your getting rid of your heart problem Which of the following is NOT included in the advantages of cycling? A Giving you a stronger heart B Increasing you strength and energy C Making you look younger D Giving you better muscles ERROR IDENTIFICATION: (1,0 m) Identify ONE mistake in each of the following sentences and correct it I noticed a lorry to come down the hill A B C D I would like buying some earrings like yours A B C D I decided changing jobs because my boss makes me work overtime A B C D Peter apologized for break the vase A B C D PRONUNCIATION: (1,0 m) Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from the rest 10 A performance B remember C celebration D participate 11 A comfort B area C college D believe Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest 12 A visited B handicapped C decided D wanted 13 A who B wheel C whether D whale GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY (4,25 ms) Give the correct word form 14 How many (participate) are there in the competition? 15 My aunt lives in a (mountain) area of the country 16 Several world (organize) have come to help poor people and orphans 17 We are rehearsing a play for the school anniversary (celebrate) Choose the correct option 18 A person who decides who has won a competition is called a(n) ………………… A judge B candidate C investigator D witness 19 No one can prevent us from ……………… good things A to B C done D doing 20 He shouted, “I am ………… happiest in …………….world.” A a / the B x / a C a / x D the / the 21 To participate …………….the contest, you must be under 25 years old A in B at C for D about 22 Listen! I hear someone ………….the gate It can’t be Peter because he is at work at present A to open B open C opening D opened C was shaking D none is correct 23 I could feel my hands ……………with fear! A to shake B shaking 24 Peter: “How often you go to school?” Harry :”…… ” A Every day except Sunday B I go there early C I don’t think so D I go there by bus 25 What was the …………of match? – Three goals to nil A representation B participation C member D score 26 Linda: “Excuse me! Where is the post office?” Maria: “………….” A Don’t worry B I’m afraid not C Yes, I think so D It’s over there Put the verb in parentheses in the correct verb form 27 She has decided (stay) with her son for a week 28 We must avoid (hurt) other people’s feeling 29 (Fail) twice, he didn’t want to try again 30 (Learn) a foreign language takes a long time LISTENING: (1,0 m) You will hear a talk about Spring School Listen and filling the missing information Spring School is an informal school It provides classes to disadvantaged children in Ho Chi Minh City Around -(31) - street children live and study at the school and about 250 children with special difficulties from District -(32) - regularly attend classes The Organisation for Educational Development co-operated with Spring School to set up English classes in -(33) - Dance, theatre, singing and folk music classes were set up a year later Children from these classes participate in fundraising performances Spring School requires -(34) - to help organise their fundraising dinner held annually in June 31 A 13 B 30 C 33 D 23 32 A B C D 33 A 1988 B 1989 C 1998 D 1999 34 A students B singers C souvenirs D volunteers WRITING: (1,5 ms) Rewrite each sentence in reported speech, beginning as shown 35 “You stole Tim’s watch Didn’t you, John!” → Tim’s mother accused 36 “It true I killed the man.” → He admitted 37 “Me? No, I didn’t take Sue’s calculator,” said Bob → Bob denied 38 “I’m very grateful to you for your help, Mr Smith.” → Sue thanked 39 “I’m sorry I couldn’t come on Saturday,” said David → David apologized 40 “Why don’t we go back to Singapore?” I said → I suggested THE END! TEST 45’ N0 ( Unit 5-6) …………………… HIGH SCHOOL Name: Class: 11…… I- Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others.(1p) A announced B struggled C observed D repaired A minority B literacy C primary D library A eradicate B campaign C vacation D transport A straggle B maturity C student D education A ethnic B northern C healthy D south II Choose the word or phrase -A, B, C or D- that best completes the sentence or substitutes for the underlined word or phrase)(3ps) The teacher advised him harder so that he can the coming exam easily A to study/ to pass B study/ pass C to study/ pass D study/ to pass Children often receive presents from their parents at Christmas A candles B candy C cards D gifts All the teachers at our school _Tuan to take part in the marathon A urged B encouraged C warned D agreed the red light , he was fined 120 thousand VND by the police A Having run B Being run C Run D Being running The most important thing we should now is to tackle the problem of widespread A illiterate B illiteracy C literate D literacy Someone told us sit on the stairs A don’t B not C not to D to not “Don’t forget to ring me” A I advised David to ring me B I reminded David to ring me C I offered to be rung D You promised to ring me The conductor asked in the bus A them to please not to smoke B that they should not smoke C them not to smoke D them not to smoke He told us to wait him at the bus stop A tomorrow B next Sunday C yesterday D the previous day 10 To agree to give someone money for a charity if that person competes a special activity A organize B support C sponsor D encourage 11 A person who has been chosen to speak or vote for someone else on behalf of a group A contestant B competitor C examinee D representative 12 A person who decides who has won a competition is called a(n) A referee B judge C investigator D witness 13 To make something develop or become more active A to encourage B to enhance C to stimulate D to strike 14 Jack admitted the money A steal B to steal C stealing D stolen 15 Her mother prevented her going out tonight A against B from C about D at III Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting.(1p) They voluntarily spent their vacations to teach illiterate people to read & write A B C D The policeman ordered the suspect to not remove his hands from the car A B C D You can congratulate yourself about having done an excellent job A B C D Peter apologized for break the vase A B C D He insisted on seeing the manager tomorrow A B C D IV-Write the following sentences using the words given (4ps) “It’s not a good idea to change these plans at this late date.”  He objected to……………………………………………… He deserted his ship two months ago He was accused of it  He was accused of …………………………………………… John spent his own money I can’t prevent him from that  I can’t prevent ………………………………………………… “I didn’t reveal the company’s confidential information”  Mary denied …………………………………………………… 5.’’Congratulations! You’ve succeeded in the interview, Kate,’’  Jane congratulated ………………………………………………… 6.’’Yes I’ve spent too much money doing the shopping,’’  She admitted ………………………………………………………… “ Give me your homework.”  The teacher told ………………………………………………… “Please, don’t smoke in my car.”  He asked ………………………………………………………… Would you like to have a drink with me?”  He invited ……………………………………………………… 10 “You should give up smoking”  The doctor advised ………………………………………………… V- Read the passage and choose the best answer for each blank.(1p) THE QUIZ SHOW My best friend Jenny (1) on a TV quiz show a few nights ago It was very exciting We all knew that she (2) be on, so all our friends met at her parents’ house to watch it Her parents videoed it too, of course The programme started at half past seven We screamed and clapped when we saw Jenny She looked great She had had her hair done, and was wearing the new top she had bought the day before She sat in the chair in the middle of the studio while the (3) asked her some questions The questions got harder and harder as they increased in (4) If she didn’t make any mistakes and get the most difficult question right, she would win a million pounds By this time, jerry had won a thousand pounds That was definitely hers, whatever happened She answered the next question correctly, which was worth five thousand pounds I didn’t know the answer, but she did know! Then with the next question, she (5) a risk but got the answer wrong She was gone out of the game Still, she had her thousand pounds, and we were very proud of her A appeared A might A presenter A value A got B turned B should B leader B cost B took C presented C would C producer C award C made ………………… High School Name: ……………………………… Class: 11A… CODE: 124 I Pronunciation A question B television C occasion A gentle B bomb C generation A expensive B spend C tennis A children B chicken C church A holiday B happy C hour II Vocabulary and Grammar I am looking forward to …………from you soon A hearing B hear C heard D participated D could D director D difficulty D had 45 MINUTE TEST (No.1) D decision D nine D bringing D wash D have D be heard After finishing high school, I’ll choose ……… to university A not to go B not go C not going D going I remember ………… the door before I came home yesterday A to lock B lock C locking D locked The child is so ……………that she never lets others play her toys A kin B sneaky C cruel D selfish What …………you ……… at o’clock last night? A did… B are… doing C were… doing D …do While he ………….dinner, I ………… A had/ had come B had/ come C had/ was having D was having/ came My shoes need ………… A to mend B mending C being mend D mend Will you stop ……… while I’m talking? A sing B singing C to sing D are singing He’s always try …………me A to avoid to meet B avoiding meeting C to avoid meeting D avoiding to meet 10 I really like Emma Watson She has such a good sense of ………… A intelligence B humour C honesty D patience 11 One of the qualities for true ………is constancy A friend B friendly C friendship D friendliness 12 By the time we got to the market, all the shops ………… A was closing B has close C had closed D would have closed 13 The woman …………a fuss when she discovered that her bag had been stolen A shouted B cried C made D did 14 There is a birthday cake …………seven candles on the table A of B with C on D above 15 On our wedding …………., we would love to invite your family to our dinner A opportunity B chance C anniversary D birthday III Reading Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions below Giving a dinner party is a wonderful way of entertaining people You can also make new friends and give others the chance to get to know each other better It needs planning, though First, make a guest list, with different kinds of people and a mixture of women and men Don’t invite couples because they aren’t so much fun When you know who can come, find out what they like to eat and drink Note down any who are vegetarians, or who can’t eat or drink certain things for religious reasons Then plan their menu Include a first course, a choice of main courses and a dessert, plus lots of people’s favourite drinks The next thing to is the shopping Make sure to buy more than enough of everything, and that someone can help you carry it! On the day, start cooking early Give people appetizers like Greek mezze or Spanish tapas, so they don’t get hungry if they have to wait Serve the delicious meal, sit down with your guests and have a good time – you’ve earned it! According to the passage, what is a wonderful way to entertain? ……………………………………………………………………………………… What you need to first when preparing for the party? ……………………………………………………………………………………… Why shouldn’t you invite couples? ……………………………………………………………………………………… Should you cook early on the day? ……………………………………………………………………………………… What is the best title for this passage? ………………………………………………………… IV Writing A Choose one underlined word or phrases that need correcting Paul was too tired finishing the last lap of the race A B C D By the time we got to the party, they were eating everything A B C D I enjoy watch the sun rise slowly in the morning A B C D Mr Adams expected to offer the job in that company A B C D She walked to school with her friends everyday A B C D B Give the correct form of the verbs in the blanks By the time you got the letter, she (arrive) in Paris (Use) Air Asia’s service is the best way to save money I (live) in United States for forty years She hates (ask) stupid questions by her younger brother At p.m yesterday, I (watch) TV C Choose one suitable word/ phrase from the box to fill in the blank Blow suspicions made a fuss guests acquaintances On my birthday party, I always ……….out all the candles She was very calm She never ………….if she lost something Although he has a number of ……………, he has few true friends There can be no ………… between two friends Over 50 ……… were invited to Mr and Mrs Brown’s wedding anniversary party