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(1)TEST I PART A: PHONETICS(A2- 25.3.14 p1-10R) Khoanh tròn vào từ số (A, B, C D) mà phần gạch chân có cách phát âm khác với các từ còn lại Câu đã làm là ví dụ (1.0đ) A so A divided A put A mountain A children A sight B no © D go B cleaned C needed D invited B much C dump D study B house C bought D about B chatting C chemistry D chicken B find C drive D silk PART B: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR I Khoanh tròn phương án đúng số (A, B, C D) để hoàn thành câu sau (2.0đ) My father is working Hanoi at the moment A on B at © in Mary can’t speak Vietnamese, _ she? A does B can C could He was sick yesterday _ he didn’t come to the party A but B or C so That is the picture _ we bought 20 years ago A what B which C whose Mai: have you studied Vietnamese? John: For nearly two months A How often B How far C How much Tran Dang Khoa is one of the famous _ of Vietnam literature A singers B doctors C poets You should turn the lights before going out to save energy A off B on C up My father used a lot but now he doesn’t smoke any more A smoke B smoked C smoking He wishes he a bigger house now A has B had C was having What is longest river in Vietnam? A a B an C the 10 She is _ of reading English novels A fond B bored C kind D to D will D because D who D How long D actors D down D to smoke D have D some D keen II Cho dạng đúng từ ngoặc Câu đã đợc làm nh là ví dụ (1.0đ) Children are interested in watching cartoons on TV (interest) My father is a driver He has never had any accidents (care) The Internet is a wonderful of modern life (invent) The children are playing _ in the schoolyard now (happy) Mr Brown is a _ He can sing well and compose songs (music) Last year our family had an _ summer vacation in Nha Trang (enjoy) PART C: READING COMPREHENSION I Khoanh tròn vào đáp án đúng số (A, B, C D) để điền vào chỗ trống đoạn văn sau Câu đã làm là ví dụ (1.0 đ) It is very important (0) water carefully Here are some ways you can use less water First, you should (1) sure you turn off the faucets tightly They should not drip in the bathroom or kitchen sink (2) , you should not keep the water on for a long time You should turn it off while you are doing something else It should be off while you are shaving or (3) your teeth It should also be off while you are washing the dishes Finally, in the summer you should water your garden in the evening By doing that you won’t lose (4) water During the day the sun (5) up the earth too quickly A uses B use © to use D using A be B to be C being D been A Two B Twice C Second D Double A sweeping B brushing C washing D rubbing A many B a lot of C few D a few A dry B drying C to dry D dries II §äc kÜ ®o¹n v¨n vµ tr¶ lêi c¸c c©u hái ( 2.0® ) Ha Long - Bay of the Descending Dragon – is popular with both Vietnamese and international tourists One of the attractions of Ha Long is the Bay’s calm water with limestone mountains The Bay’s water is clear during the spring and early summer Upon arriving in Ha Long city, visitors can go along Chay Beach From the beach, they (2) can hire a boat and go out to the Bay It is heard that the visitors can find some of Southeast Asia’s most beautiful sites Dau Go Cave is one of the most beautiful caves at Ha Long It was the cave where General Tran Hung Dao hid wooden stakes to beat the Mongols on Bach Dang River in 1288 Who is Ha Long popular with? >……………………………………………………………………………… 2.What is one of the attractions of Ha Long? >………………………………………………………………… How can tourists go out to the Bay? >………………………………………………………………………… Is Dau Go Cave one of the most beautiful caves at Ha Long?->……………… .5 Where did General Tran Hung Dao hide wooden stakes in 1288? >…………………………………………………………………………………………………………… PART D: WRITING I Viết lại các câu sau gợi ý cho câu thứ hai có cùng nghĩa với câu thứ We haven’t used this machine for ages This machine hasn’t…………………………………… ……………………… “Do you know how to use a computer?” the manager asked Lan The manager asked Lan …………………………………………………………… The traffic was very bad but Nam could go to school on time Nam could go to school on time……………………………………………… I don’t have enough money, so I can’t buy that house If I had.…………………………………………………………………………… Let’s go out for a drink He suggested………………………………………………………………….…… II ViÕt thµnh c©u hoµn chØnh sö dông nh÷ng tõ vµ côm tõ gîi ý cho s½n What time / your sister / often / go / school? ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… My father / enjoy / watch / soccer matches / TV …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… If / they / stay up late / they / be / tired / tomorrow …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… The man / who / invent / the telephone / 1876 / be / Alexander Graham Bell …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Many people / go / the countryside / weekends / have a rest / after / hard working week ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… TEST II C©u I: Chọn từ mà phần gạch chân có cách phát âm khác với nhóm từ còn lại(1d) Acooks b loves c joins d spends Aconcerned b raised c developed d maintained A proud B about C around D would A entrance B paddy C bamboo D Banyan A tidal B sight C mineral D describe I Chọn câu trả lời đúng (2 điểm) It was hot, I turned on the air conditioner A because B so C although D but We walked half an hour to reach the village A at B until C for D from Trung likes sports A.watch B watched C.watches D.watching Mrs Yen forgot to turn the faucet when she left for work A on B, up C down D off 5.I like reading books tell about peoples and their cultures A which B whom C whose D who We should take a shower instead of a bath to save… A electricity B water C solar energy D gas Tet is the most important for Vietnamese people A celebration B party C memory Ba ate a lot of food he wasn’t hungry A so B because C therefore D opportunity D though (3) If you … learn how to use a computer, you’ll have trouble finding a job A aren’t B don’t C won’t D didn’t 10 The word “…………” means “big wind” in Chinese A volcano B tornado C typhoon D Tidal wave II Điền vào khoảng trống với MỘT từ thích hợp (1 điểm) We can reduce garbage by plastic bags The explorer discovered America was Christopher Columbus The holidays were …………… cheap that they booked one immediately Their flight was delayed there was so much fog III Chia động từ ngoặc thì dạng thích hợp (1 điểm) The examiner asked me if I .(speak) any foreign languages If we go on littering, the environment (become) seriously polluted I suggest (reduce) the amount of gas by traveling by public transport We can save natural resources by (use) solar energy instead of coal, gas or oil If the rice paddies (pollute), rice plants would die IV Nối câu A và câu trả lời B (1 điểm) A B Hello, you must be Maryam a Why don’t you take a rest? It’s a great presentation b That’s a good idea Let’s that I am so tired c It’s nice of you to say so My grades are terrible d That’s right, I am We should burn trash to reduce the garbage we produce e You should study harder V Đọc đoạn văn đây và trả lời các câu hỏi (2 điểm) Avonton is a small town It lies between two rivers, the River Avon and the River Lee There are two factories in Avonton The jeans factory is near the railway station The shoe factory is opposite the cinema The main shopping street is called Market Street There are a lot of shops on this street and a big shopping centre on one side Opposite the shopping centre is a pub On the corner there is a café called The Half Moon A lot of young people go to The Half Moon after school Most of the teenagers in Avonton go to the secondary school The school is at the end of Northway Avenue There’s a park near the school with a football pitch in the middle The leisure centre is next to the park and opposite the school Behind the leisure centre there is a tennis court A lot of people work in Avonton, but some people travel 100 kilometers every day to work in shops and offices in Birmingham Is Avonton a big town ? …………………………………………………… Which two products they make in Avonton? ………………………………………………………………… What is a popular place for young people to go in town? ………………………………………………………………… What sports can people outside in Avonton? ………………………………………………………………… Why some people go to Birmingham every day? ………………………………………………………………… Câu V Viết lại câu sau cho nghĩa không thay đổi so với câu trứơc, sử dụng từ gợi ý: (2d) It takes Minh hours to his homework every day.-> Minh spends We were late for school because of the heavy rain -> Because it My mother used to make us clean the house -> We used "I'm working in a restaurant."she said ->She said Why don’t we turn off the faucets before leaving home? I suggest that ………………………………………… TEST 3I/ Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently (1 point) separate B territory C federation D correspond A comprise B tropical C compulsory D mausoleum A separate B optional C tropical D climate A fashion A added B majority B mentioned C material C printed II/ Choose the words or phrase that best completes the sentences (2 points) We’re looking forward to you A seeing B see C saw D seen The Internet is available in our city, so we can get access to it A easy B uneasy C easily D uneasily We couldn’t go on a picnic as planned it was raining A so B because C but D however D tradition D started (4) I suggest you English harder A studying B studies C should study D to study He wishes he……………… speak English well A can B could C should D will Last night, I was watching T.V _ my mother was cooking in the kitchen A then B and C when D while I’m _ that I can go to Dalat this time A excited B exciting C excitement D excite He was sick yesterday, he didn’t go to school A since B because C so D but The church _ about 100 years ago A was built B is built C has been built D will be built 10 Tom is 16 He isn’t to drive a car A enough young B young enough C enough old D old enough II Supply the correct form of these verbs Write complete sentences (1 point ) My sister (be) ……………………… seventeen now2 I would send you a postcard if I (have) ……………………….your address I suggested (invite)…………………… Miss Hoa to our wedding party She came when I (cook) ………………………yesterday You ever (see)…………………… an animal like an elephant? IV Read the passage and fill in each blank with a suitable word from the box: (1pt) In order to (1) the amount of energy used, people have invented many energy saving (2) appliances They also use a (3) scheme to show how much energy each appliance can save, so that(4) .know what to choose Besides, they have also been searching for other sources of energy that can (5) electricity A, save B, reduce C, conserve A, household B, family C, house A, suggesting B, modeling C, labeling A, housewives B, consumers C, customers A, reduce B, provide C, reuse V.Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one.(2ps) D, collect D, home D, naming D, plumbers D, replace I last saw her in 1983 =>I haven’t……………………………………………………… “Do you know the name of the person who first climbed Mount Everest?” he said -> He asked me ………………………………………………………… I would like you to help me put the chair away -> Do you mind…………………………………………………………? Having a vacation abroad is very interesting -> It is…………………………………………………………………… The water was so cold that the children could not swim in it -> The water was not ……………………………………………………… VI / Make meaningful sentences, using the words given (1 point) Millions/ cards/ send/ every year ……………………………………………………………… You/ ever/ be/ London? ………………………………………………………………… You/ pass/ examination/ if/ work/ harder What/ you/ do/ if/ be/ invite/ flying saucer? ……………………………………………… TEST I PHONETICS:(1pts) I, Choose the word whose underlined part is differently pronounced Circle A, B, C or D (1pts.) A relaxed B arrived C enjoyed D gathered A took B look C blood D good A logical B located C tropical D grocery A tourist B proud C pronounce D sound A benefit B remote C television D relative II, GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY (3 pts) 1, Choose the most suitable words or phrases to fill in the blanks(2pts) Sailors from Genoa in Italy wore clothes which from jean A were made B.was made C were making D made She has taught English here 10 years A in B for C since D from He wishes he fly A can B will C could D should Nobody went to the party, _? A does he B they C didn’t they D did they We wish we speak English A.could / fluently B could / fluency C.can / fluently D.can/ fluency He has to go to everyday, he? (5) A doesn’t B hasn’t C.has D didn’t 7.She worked very hard .she passed the exam A.but B so C because D and If I free, I’ll come to see you again A am B were C will be D had What would you if you me? ` A was B are C have been D were 10 Can you turn the light? It is too dark A.on B off C up D down 2, Put the verbs in brackets in the correct tense or form.(1pts) He (wear) the same old coat since he (move) _ here My brother is an architect He loves (design) _ new buildings Today, many Vietnamese women prefer (wear) the ao dai at work My car (repair) _ yesterday IV, WRITING (3 pts) Rewrite each sentence, beginning as shown, so that the meaning stays the same.(1.5pts) We spent five hours learning English =>It took ……………………………………………………… They built the church in 18th century =>The church ………………………………………………… She started working in this company years ago She has In spite of his good salary, he was unhappy in his job Although Use the given words and phrases to make the completed sentences (1.5 pts) We / wish / can / speak / English / well ………………………………………………………………………… Today / young generation / be / fond / wear / jeans ……………………………………………………………………… They / be / pen pals / for years ………………………………………………………………… Last night / I / be / tired / , / so / I / go / bed / early …………………………………………………………………… Wearing / casual clothes / make / school / more colorful / lively ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… III, READING(3 pts) Question 1: Choose the best answer A,B,C or D for each space(1pts.) Now you are in grade and you already know some Enlish You have learnt English (1) nearly four years If you go to Britain, people there will understand what you(2) and you will understand them if they speak about things that you know All people(3) live in Britain can speak English but not all people are English in that country Great Britain is a large country It is much(4)……… than France It has four parts They are England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland England is the (5) language in all parts of Britain 1.A since B.in C.for D.with 2.A say B.tell C.speak D.talk 3.A.whose B.whom C.that D.who 4.A large B.larger C.largest D.most large 5.A nation B.national C.internation D.international Question 2: Read the passage carefully then answer the questions below.(2pts.) A young man from Germany named Levi Strauss arrived in California in 1850 He went there to sell things to the miners He saw that the miners needed strong pants, so he began to make them He used cloth that people make tents from He put rivets on the pockets to make them strong because the man put rocks in their pockets These pants were very strong and lasted a long time The pants became very popular immediately Later Mr Strauss started making jeans from cotton cloth from Nimes, France People called this cloth denim Christopher Columbus used denim for the sails of his ships Sailors in Genoa, Italy, wore denim pants The word “jeans” comes from the word “Genoa” Mr Strauss made the first jeans in the United States, but the idea and the kind of cloth came from Europe The names came from France and Italy Why did Levi Strauss go to California? …………………………………………………………………………………………… What does the word ‘them’ in line refer to? …………………………………………………………………………………………… Where were the first jeans made by Mr Strauss? ……………………………………………………………………………………… What did Christopher Columbus use denim for ? (6) Did the idea and the kind of cloth come from Europe ? TEST I Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differenly from the others.(1p) A received B washed C hoped D asked A since B ride C drive D divide A proud B pound C double D house A roofs B tickets C tops D waves A value B use C music D currency B Grammar and vocabulary I Choose the best anwser ( 2ps) If he hard, he will fail the final exam a works b doesn't work c didn't work d worked These houses 100 years ago a are built b built c were built d build May I introduce you _ Mrs Brown? a for b with c to d of The pencil I write is made in China a with which b by which c which d what She did the job _ a succeed b successful c successfully d unsuccessful You've never been to Nha Trang, .? a have you b haven't you c you have d you haven't We suggest part in many charitable activities in our city a to take b taking c should take d take Mrs Thoa is generous to the poor _ she is not rich a although b but c if d and 10 If we pollute the water, we no fresh water to use a have b would have c will have d had II Use the correct form of the verb provided to complete the sentences (1p) Mrs Parker (be) an English teacher for twenty-nine years They ( live) …………in that house since it (build) ……………… Unless he changes his way of living, he (meet)………… a lot of troubles What you (do) ……………………… If you had a lot of money? C READING I Choose the best answer to complete the passage.(1pts) Environmental (1)……………is one of the most serious problems facing mankind today Air, water and soil are necessary to the survival of all (2)………………things Badly polluted air can (3)………………illness and even death Polluted water (4)…………… fish and many kinds of wild animals and other marine life Pollution of soil reduces the amount of land (5) ……………growing food 1.A pollute B polluted C pollution D polluting 2.A lived B living C live D lives 3.A cause B give C make D catch 4.A kills B kill C are killing D doesn’t kill 5.A of B to C from D for II Read the passage then answer the questions (2pts) Most of the world's energy comes from the sun The sun's energy is in wood, oil, and other things that people use for energy People use many sources of energy Ancient people used only their arms, hands, and simple tools until they discovered fire Later, people learned to use the energy of the wind to sail ships Then they learned to use animals to work In the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, people began to use machines The first machines used steam They burned coal to heat water The hot water turned into steam, and the steam engine did the work Later, people began to use the gasoline engine, and today people are using nuclear energy Energy is one of the basic concepts, or ideas, of physics It is the ability to work Without energy we could not live We need energy to work, and scientists are always looking for new sources of energy Where does most of the world's energy come from ? ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… What did people use to operate the first machines? ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Will people be all right without energy? ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Who are always finding new sources of energy? ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… D Writing I Rewrite each of the sentences, beginning as shown, so that the meaning stays the same.(1,5pts) (7) Although the weather was bad, we went to school on time.(spite) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… She asked, "How many Japanese students are there in your class, Tom?" She asked Tom Julia has worked for this company for six years Julia started _ Learning English is necessary =>It is _ We will go there unless it rains => If it _ II Use the given words to make meaningful sentences.(1,5pts) Jack London/ born / San Francisco/ 1876 ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… I / suggest / your brother / study / harder ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… I / wish / I / be / the seaside / tomorrow ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… It / take / me / 20 minutes /walk / school / everyday ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… TEST PART I:LANGUAGE FOCUS(4p) I Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced diferently from others(1p) A bank B value C bag D hate A invention B question C protection D information A thank B this C that D though A mean B teach C bread D easy A picnic B invent C improve D polite II Match the one sentence in column A with one in column B (1p) A 1.If you work hard 2.How far is it from here to your house? 3.Why don’t you 4.How long have you learnt English? 5.How are you? 6.I suggest that B a not very well b.3km c.go to school late? d.for years e.you should learn better f.you will get good marks 1+ ;2+ ;3+ ;4+ .;5+ .;6+ III.Choose the best answer a, b c, or d (2p) Sailors from Genoa in Italy wore clothes which from jean a were made b.was made c were making d made She has taught English here 10 years a in b for c since d from He wishes he fly a can b will c could d should September 2nd has been considered a great holiday in Vietnam 1945 a since b in c for d at We wish we speak English a.could / fluently b could / fluency c.can / fluently He has to go to everyday, he? a doesn’t b hasn’t c.has d didn’t 7.She worked very hard .she passed the exam a.but b so c because d so If I free, I’ll come to see you again a am b were c will be d had What would you if you me? ` a was b are c have been d were 10 Can you turn the light? It is too dark a.on b off c up d down PART II:WRITING(3p) (8) I.Complete the following sentences (1.5p) 1.We/ live/ here/ for/ months => 2.She / be / interest / listen / music / very much 3.We / play/ tennis / when / it/ start /rain 4.If/ today/ be/ Sunday/we/ go swimming/ friends She / sometimes / have / breakfast / six / morning II Rewrite.(1.5p) The last time I saw her was six weeks ago -> I haven’t She doesn’t have enough time to the test -> She wishes Mr Jone has repaired the clock -> The clock He said to them “Don’t be late tomorrow” -> He told them Tom began playing the piano years ago -> Tom has TEST I Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others Choose A, B, C or D A amount B achieve C dynamite D deforestation A stops B looks C learns D suggests A studied B interested C turned D installed A plumber B bulb C about D available A think B throw C though D through II Choose the word or phrase that best completes each of the following sentences Choose A, B, C or D (2,0) If we go _throwing trash, the environment will be polluted A in B on C at D among It is raining heavily, _ we can't go to the movie A so B and C but D because I suggest _some money A collecting B to collect C collect D collected I _ study harder if I were you A will B would C won’t D wouldn’t The Internet _ in every part of the world A are used B is used C was used D is using You used to improve your English, ? A didn’t you B did you C you D don’t you He is a _ driver He has never had accidents A carefully B careful C careless D carelessly He asked me if I _ to school then A was going B went C were going D would go He is very poor He wishes he _ rich A be B was C were D is 10 Hai is reading the book………….he borrowed from the school library yesterday A which B whose C who D of which III/ Write the correct form of word in brackets (1pt) I am interested in chess but I’m not very good at it.( play) He made a .of Roman coins and medals ( collect ) Tan can speak Chinese very (good) The ao dai is the .dress of Vietnamese women (tradition) People must learn about keeping the environment ( pollute ) IV Read Then complete the text with the words given (1 mark) Vietnamese's new Year is( ) according to the Lunar calendar.It is officially known as the Lunar new Year or tet It occurs in late January or early February.The exact date changes ( 2) year to year Vietnamese people usually make ( 3) for Tet holiday several weeks beforehand They clean and (9) decorate their homes, cook special food such as ( ) rice cakes , and make oferrings on the family altars.On the New Year's Eve, the whole family gets together forthe reunion dinner in which many different kinds of dishes are sreved On Tet, people usually ( ) their new clothes , give oneanotherthe Tet season's greetings and pay mutual visits 1, a, made b.organized c.celebrated d.performed 2, a.in b,for c, through d, from 3, a.decoration b, expression c, preparation d, celebration 4, a.sticky b, cream c,milky d, sponge V Rewrite the following sentences without changing the meaning (2marks) Marconi invented radio about one hundred years ago -> Radio It's a pity that I am not good at English -> I wish " What subject you like best? " Nam asked -> Nam asked me He does’t work hard, he fails the exam -> If he worked The man is my teacher of English He is standing over there -> The man who VI, Complete the sentences using the suggestions (1mark) 1, Our environment/seriously/polluted 2, We/ pleased / that /you/work hard/coming exam 3, we/spend/ hour/ learn/ English/ everyday 4, She/ wish/ she /have/computer 5, I/ not see/uncle/for/long time VII Read the text Then answer the questions (2marks) Nylon was invented in the early 1930s by an American chemist, Julian Hill.Other scientists worked with his invention and finally on 27, October, 1938, Nylon was introduced to the world It was cheap and immediately became successful, especially in the making of the ladies' stockings During the Second World War, the best present for many women was a pair of nylon stockings, but more importantly, it was used to make parachute and types Today, nylon is found in many things: carpets, ropes, seat belts, furniture, computers, and so on It has played an important part in our lives for over 50 years Next year about 36 million tons of it will be manufactured Who is Julian Hill? …………………………………………………………… When was nylon first introduced to the world? ………………………………………………… What they use nylon for? …………………………………… Is nylon important to our lives? …………………………………… What is 'it' in the last sentence replaced for? TEST A.PHONETICS (1 POINT) Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others Circle the letter A, B, C or D (1 p) A earn B learn C search D clear A loud B about C would D found A though B through C third D think A washed B hated C produced D hoped A unhappy B unique C united D uniform B GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY (3 POINTS) (10) I Choose the best word or phrase to complete the following sentences by circling A, B, C or D (2p) Lan is different her sister A for B to C into D from She asked him where he from A is B was C were D has been He suggests to the movies tonight A go B going C went D to go The car he has just bought is very expensive A which B who C whom D whose She loves stamps A collect B collects C collecting D to collecting He play soccer when he was young, but now he doesn’t A doesn’t use to B didn’t use to C used to D uses to We will be there o’clock early the morning A at-in B on-in C in-on D in-at It’s raining , Mr Binh has to go to work A Because B Then C Therefore D However Nam has to his homework everyday, ? A doesn’t Nam B doesn’t he C hasn’t Nam D hasn’t he Mai: Well done,Trang Trang: _ A That’s very kind of you B I’m sorry C It’s nice for you to say so D That’s a good idea II Give the correct form of the verbs Write your full sentences in the blanks (1p) Jane (go) …………….to school by bike every day How long……… you (live)………… here? - For five years Would you like (go)………… now or shall we wait till the end? While my sister and I (watch)…………… a movie on TV last night, our uncle in the USA phoned If it (rain)……………… tomorrow, we’ll cancel the meeting C READING (3 POINTS) I Choose the best word to complete the following sentences by circling A, B, C or D There is an example at the beginning (0) (1 p) Although I have a car, I prefer to travel (0) train, especially if I have to make a long trip As the train travels through the countryside, I can relax, (1) a cup of coffee, read a(n) (2) or just look out of the window Sometimes, the movement of the train makes me fall asleep, something you couldn’t (3) driving a car The problem is that I hate waiting on cold stations and I get angry when I have to look (4) a taxi or a bus at the beginning or (5) of my journey A in B of C by D with A eat B make C D drink A TV B book C radio D Internet A while B although C but D however A for B after C up D at A start B finish C end D last II Read the following passage and answer the questions (2p) Mai really enjoys her English lessons She likes her teacher and her classmates, and enjoys speaking English both with the teacher and other students She always tries to speak English as much as she can If there is something she doesn’t understand, she asks her teacher or friends She tries to speak English very well, but she doesn’t worry much about her mistakes She believes that she can learn from her mistakes Mai is very good at grammar When she meets new grammar, she tries to work out the rules for herself, but of course she is not always right Outside the lessons she always does all her homework carefully She also gets chance to practice her English with English-speaking people when she meets them, even though sometimes she feels a bit shy about her level of English Who does Mai ask when she doesn’t understand the lesson? Why doesn’t she worry much about her mistakes? What does she when she meets new grammar? How does she always all her homework? Does Mai learn grammar well? D WRITING (3 POINTS) I Rewrite the sentences so that it has the same meaning as the first one (1.5p) Let’s meet inside the center, at the cafe corner (11) How about meeting inside the center, at the cafe corner? In spite of being tired, Nam finished his homework Although It's a pity my friend isn't at this party I wish Minh last wrote to his pen pal five months ago Minh hasn’t They usually wore jeans when they were young They used "Please turn down the radio for me," said my father My father asked me II Make sentences from the words and phrases There is an example at the beginning (0) (1.5 p) The man / you / see/ yesterday / be / my uncle Mr Green / used / take/ children/ the circus What about / use / energy-saving bulbs / instead/ ordinary ones/ save energy Liz / take / lot / photos / show / trip / her parents / last Sunday Nam / often/ spend / most / time / wander / because / he / not/ know / which website/ useful/ him TEST I Circle the word whose underlined part has different sound from the rest ( p ) A hour B honor C honest D happy A energy B.bicycle C recycle D.physics A erupted B returned C decided D wanted A fourteen B engineer C seem D see A using B university C union D umbrella II Choose the word or phrase among (A, B, C, or D) that best completes each sentence (2.0p) My father _ for the motor-bike factory since 1997 A worked B was working C has worked My mother said: “This work _ carefully” A has to B.has to be done What _ you if you have a car? A will B would C had to D had to be done C D did Mai said she to London the following day A would go B will go C go We are saving money we want to buy a new house A since B because Your father lives in NewYork _ he? A isn't B wasn't D.is working D went C so D but C didn't D doesn't - " _ is your English diconary?" – one hundred thousand dong A How long B How many C How much D When 8.Mr Lam, _ is a good soccer player, earns much money than I A whom B who C which They suggest to the beach on Sunday A going B went C gone D that D to go 10 I draw badly I wish I _ draw badly A don’t B didn’t C did D III Match a sentence in column A with a suitable one in column B (1p) Column A Column B Do you prefer reading to watching TV? A That’s a good idea Why don’t you going for a walk? B For years What’s weather like today? C It’s cold How long have you learned English? E No, I don’t How many people are there in your family? F There are D 2. _ 3. _ _ IV Write the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first one (1.5 p ) 5. _ It’s a pity I can't go to the party tonight -> I wish _ (12) "Why you come here late?" she asked me -> She asked me _ My brother is interested in learning English -> My brother enjoys They use computers to design new model -> Computers are Although the weather was bad, he went for a walk -> In spite of V Use the following words or phrases to make complete sentences (1.5 p ) If / I / be / you / I /start / learn/English _ His doctor / advise / him / not/ smoke _ She / looking forward / meet / friend / again / _ The Internet / be / very/ fast / convenient way / me/get/information _ They/ not / go out /it / rain / heavily _ VI Read the following passage and choose the best option among A, B, C, or D to fill in each gap (1 p) Last year, I (1) _ mountain climbing for the first time.It was exciting and terrifying (2) _ the same time.We moved slowly and carefully,and it took three days to get to the top.When we climbed onto the summit, we found (3) _ group of climbers.They had arrived several hours a head of us.They were having dinner and (4) _ to Beethoven.We laughed and they invited us to join them.The climb was, to say the least, an unforgettable (8) _ 1.a.took b.went c.got d.had 2.a in b.for c.at d.during a other b.another c.any d.some a.hearing b looking c listening d seeing 5.a experiment b experience c.expectation d expression VII Read the passage carefully then answer the questions below (2 p) English is the language of the people of England England is in the south of the island of Great Britain.In the north of this island lies Scotland To the west of England is Wales The island of Ireland lies to the west of Great Britain More than a thousand years ago, the people who lived in these four countries were different, and they spoke different languages Great Britain is not a large country It is much smaller than France or Norway and smaller than Finland England is the largest part of Britain and it has always been the strongest Today the official name of Britain is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland English is the official language in all parts of the country In the United States of America, English is called the national language, the language of the American nation Four hundred years ago, some English people sailed to North America to live there, and they brought the English language to this new country After them came people from all the countries of Europe And they all learned English, but they made it a little different from British English In the USA now people speak American English Very many words are the same in American and in British English, but the American people not speak the English language in the same way as people in England Where is England? Is Great Britain bigger than France? How did some English people come to America four centuries ago? Did they come to America by boat? 5.What is the national language of America? TEST I phonetics: (1 p) Choose the word in each group that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest? 01.A sensitive B benefit C pretty D remedy 02.A appeared B formed C imagined D faded 03.A comprise B religion C primary D divide 04.A throw B thought C through D though 05.A health B ready C heavy D appear II grammar and vocabulary: (3 pts) (13) Choose A, B, C or D to complete the following sentences? (2 pts) 01 They were really by the beauty of the city A impress B impressed C impression D impressive 02 This test must be done A carefully B care C careful D careless 03 You really saw a UFO, Mr.Brown, ? A weren’t you B didn’t you C don’t you D aren’t you 04 I wish this exam easier A is B will be C would D were 05 Many come to Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum every day A visit B visiters C visitors D visiting 06 The national language in Malaysia is A Chinese B English C Malay D Tamil 07 are funnel-shaped storms which pass overland below a thunderstorm A earthquakes B typhoons C volcanoes D tornadoes 08 If I Minh’s address, I her a letter A have/write B had/will write C had/would write D had/wrote 09 Viet go fishing with his uncle when he lived in the countryside A used to B is used to C has used to D was used to 10 We haven’t seen Liz two months A since B for C until D before Match each question in column A with its correct answer in column B ? (1 p) A Where were you born ? I’m sorry I’m late How often you have English classes ? How long does it take to get to your village ? What you usually wear on the weekends ? ……… ……… ……… B A Yes, In Thailand B Colorful T-shirts C Three times a week D About three hours E Don’t worry Come and sit down ……… ……… IV writing: (3 pts) Rewrite the following sentences ? (2 pts) 01 He started working in that company years ago He has …………………………………………………………………………………………… 02 In spite of her good salary, she was unhappy in her job Even though ……………………………………………………………………………………… 03 Everyday, thousands of trees are cut down in the world Everyday, people ………………………………………………………………………………… 04 “Have you done your homework ?” asked the teacher The teacher asked ………………………………………………………………………………… 05 We last saw our grandfather five months ago We haven’t Use the suggested words to make meaningful sentences ? (1 p) 01 ao dai/ traditional dress/ Vietnamese women ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 02 convenient/ women/ wear/ modern clothing/ work ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 03 They / start/ learn/ English/ 4/ years/ ago ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 04 This bookshop/ open/ yesterday ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 05 I/ ask/ whether/ he/ study/ university/ America/ then III reading: : (3 pts) Question 1: Choose A,B,C or D to complete the following sentences ? I am here with my family We have been here (01) _ days now Viet Nam is a great country Last week, we (02) _ many interesting places and we saw lots of exciting things We watched people playing Vietnamese music, and we rode bicycles all over the city We also visited lots of temples and old buildings The buildings here are much (03) _ than in Hong Kong I think it is good (04) _ some souvenirs home, so I bought some thing for you The people (05) _ we met are very kind and friendly I ate lots of local food What I like most is a kind of noodles soup called “Pho” We will be here for only three more days We plan to visit the National Museum, the War Museum 01 A in 02 A visit 03 A old B for B has visited B older C with C visited C oldest D since D was visiting D the oldest (14) 04 A buy 05 A who B buying B which C to buy C whose D bought D whom Question 2: Read the passage Then answer the question ? (2 pts) Tet or Lunar New Year is the main holiday for Vietnamese people It is the most important celebration in the year which falls sometimes between January 19 and February 20 Tet marks the beginning of spring and it’s a time for family members who live apart try to be together The preparations and celebrations used to be spread over months but nowadays the holiday is much shorter However, there is great excitement building up well before Tet Streets are decorated with colored lights and red banners Shops are full of goods People are busy buying gifts, cleaning and decorating their house and cooking traditional foods On the first days of Tet people tries to be nice and polite to others They visit their relatives or friends and exchange New Year’s wishes Children receive the “Lucky money” inside red envelopes Many people go to the pagoda to pray for a happy new year for themselves and their family Tet is really a time of fun and festivals throughout the country 01 Is Tet not the most important celebration in the year ? ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 02 What are streets decorated with ? ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 03 What children often receive on the first days of Tet ? ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 04 Do many people go to the pagoda to pray for a happy new year for themselves and their family ? ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 05 Do you like Tet ? TEST 10 PART I: PHONETICS(1.0 POINT) Question I: Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others (0) is done as an example A so B no © D go A claimed B warned C occurred D wished A health B appear C ready D heavy A tidal B sight C mineral D describe A though B throw C through D thought A thunder B erupt C trust D pull PART II: GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY ( 3.0 POINTS) Question 1: Choose the best option A, B, C, or D to complete the sentences (0) is done as an example She usually to school by bus A to go B go C goes D going Do you know the man we saved yesterday? A which B whom C whose D when She forgot to the faucet when she left for work A turn off B turn on C go on D look after I won’t go unless you me the money back A to pay B pays C pay D paid He answered the questions A exact B exacting C exacted D exactly I wondered why he love his family A doesn’t B didn’t C don’t D hasn’t I wish I a mobile phone A have B had C were D did Your teacher writes poems or stories, she ? A don’t B won’t C didn’t D doesn’t She me whether I liked classical music or not A told B said to C asked D wanted he likes chocolate, he tries not to eat it A Though B Since C Despite D As 10 They planned to have the trip July (15) A on B in C for D at Question 2: Fill in each blank with the correct form of the word in CAPITAL letters Tet is the most important for Vietnamese people CELEBRATE Today, disasters occur more often than they used to NATURE The Internet has developed in every field INCREASE My siter is very in learning English INTEREST Air is one of the serious proplems in big cities POLLUTE PART III: READING ( 3.0 POINTS) Question 1: Read the passage then choose the correct answer by circling A, B, C or D It can be shown in facts and figures that cycling is the cheapest, most convenient, and most environmentally desirable form of transport (1) towns, but such cold calculations not mean much on a frosty winter morning The real appeal of cycling is that it is so (2) It has none of the difficulties and tensions of other ways of travelling so you are more cheerful after a ride, even through the rush hour The first thing a non-cyclist says to you is: “But isn’t it (3) dangerous?” It would be foolish to deny the danger of sharing the road with motor vehicles and it must be admitted that there are an alarming (4) of accidents involving cyclists However, although police records (5) that the car driver is often to blame, the answer lies with the cyclist It is possible to ride in such a way as to reduce risks to a minimum A in B at C to D on A boring B careful C enjoyable D excited A expectedly B strangely C terribly D comfortably A size B number C deal D digit A point B indicate C display D exhibit PART IV: WRITING (3.0 POINTS) Question I: Rewrite each of these sentences, beginning as shown, so that the meaning stays the same How about going for a walk? Let’s……………………………………… They last visited me two years ago They have……………………………………………………………… It’s a pity ! She speaks very badly She wishes……………………………………………………………… Nam doesn’t have enough money ,so he can’t buy the computer If Nam …………………………………………… ………………… “Why don’t we go out for dinner tonight ? ” said Bill Bill suggested ………………………………………………………… He couldn’t come because of his serious illness He couldn’t come because ………………………………………………………… Question II: Write complete sentences using these suggested words 1-Hoa/sometimes /be/ late/ school …………………………………….………………………………………………………… 2-We/ used/ go/ picnic/ weekends/ when/ be/small …………………………………….………………………………………………………… 3-They /live / the country/ since /be/ ten …………………………………….………………………………………………………… 4-He/not /enjoy/ swim/ winter …………………………………….………………………………………………………… 5-I/ look/ forward/ hear/ you/ soon ………………………………………………………………………… (16) (17)