Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 26 to 30 The Asian Games owes gains its origins to small Asian m[r]
(1)English test11 I Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest A Asian B basketball C tennis D solidarity A shooting B squash C sport D sure A rugby B nearby C cycling D apply A hoped B attracted C added D participated A athletics B participants C efforts D skills II Choose the best answer: Do you know when the 2006 Asian Games took place? A happened B deepened C added D struggled The Asian Games have advanced in all aspects since the first Games was help in 1951 A developed B competed C taken place D decreased st Only 489 athletes took part in the Asian Games A participated in B got rid of C gave up D added to Korea was chosen to be of the 2002 Asian Games A athlete B host C participant D guest 10 The Olympic Games is one of the biggest sporting all over the world A problems B athletes C cultures D events 11 After the accident he lost his for the sport A enthusiasm B enthusiast C enthusiastic D enthusiastically 12 is considered to be the most popular, is also my favorite A Football which B Football, that C Football, which D Football 13 The football season is the time thousands of football fans crowd into the stadium to watch their favorite teams A where B which C at that D when 14 Athletes their best to win medals to winners as awards A which give B are give C to give D given 15 Each country sends its best athletes participation expresses the friendship and solidarity A who B which C that D whose 16 The man a black suit is a football referee A to wear B wearing C who wear D wears th 17 Fencing was first introduced at the 13 Asian Games, in Bangkok Thailand in 1998 A to be held B holding C when was held D which was held 18 He took out a photo of Pélé, he adored A whose B whom C that D which 19 The death of his son was an experience from he never fully recovered A when B why C that D which 20 They are talking about they are looking at A David Beckham is picture B David Beckham’s picture C David Beckham, which picture D David Beckham, whose picture 21 The problem never occurred A I hadn’t expected it C who I had expected B that I had expected it D I had expected (2) 22 In 1850, Yale University established Sheffield Scientific School, _ A engineers were educated there B where engineers were educated C in which engineer educated D where were engineers educated 23 It was the ragtime pianist Scott Joplin _ the Maple Leaf Rag, perhaps the best known of all ragtime tunes A wrote B the writer of C who wrote D writing 24 A keystone Species is a species of plants and animals absence has a major effect on an ecological system A that its B its C whose D with its 25 William Samuel Johnson, helped write the Constitution, became the first president of Columbia College in 1187 A whom he had B who had C and he had D had III Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase Up to now, Thailand (1) the host country of the Asian Games four times In 1966, Thailand held the Games for the first time It was the th Games with 18 countries (2) _ In 1970, South Korea dropped its plan to host the games (3) security threats from North Korea, and the (4) host Thailand administered the Games in Bangkok using the funds of South Korea In 1978, Pakistan dropped its plan to host the Games due to conflicts with Bangladesh and Indian Thailand (5) to help and the Games were held in Bangkok The 13th Asian Games was held in Bangkok, Thailand from to 20 December 1998 A is B will be C was D has been A to compete B competing C competed D compete A as B due to C because D despite A previous B advanced C old D before A suggested B advised C offered D made IV Rewrite sentences, using Cleft sentences ( focusing on the underlined words) My father usually complains about my students whenever they go to my house I used to like climbing up trees and pick fruits My neighbors always make noise at night -4 We often complains about the noise at night You gave her a bunch of rose last week (3) English test11 I Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest A finished B marched C stopped D robbed A attracted B collected C decided D arrived A places B ages C lives D pages A thanks B shows C suggests D stops A letters B books C pets D stamps II Choose the correct answer A, B, C, or D to each of the following questions There are number of things I like to in my free time A leisure B precious C busy D idle My uncle, who is an accomplished guitarist, taught me how to play A unimpaired B skilled C ill-educated D unqualified Now I can play a few simple tunes A compound B plain C easy D complicated She’s one of the kindest people I’ve ever known A that B whose C who D which 10 I have a modest little glass fish tank where I keep a variety of small fish A limited B excessive C conceited D moderate 12 The singer was on the piano by her sister A played B performed C accompanied D helped 13 The most important thing is to keep yourself occupied A busy B relaxed C comfortable D free 14. _ who was elected the first woman mayor of Chicago in 1979 A It was Jane Byrne B Jane Byrne C That Jane Byrne D When Jane Byrne 15 He advised me to practise playing the guitar regularly A frequently B commonly C freely D completely 16 Neil Armstrong was the first person _ foot on the moon A set B setting C to set D who was set 17 In the novel by Peter, the film is based, the main character is a teenager A on that B who C on which D which 18 Who was the first person _ the South Pole? A reached B to reach C who reaches D had reached 19 It is in Quebec _ French is used as an official language A which B where C in where D that 20 Mrs White, taught me English years ago, is a good teacher A who B that C whom D whose 21 _that the capital of South Carolina was moved from Charleston to Columbia A In 1790 was B There was in 1790 C In 1790 D It was in 1790 22 It was Mr Harding _ the bill to yesterday A who sent my secretary B to whom my secretary sent C that my secretary sent D my secretary sent 23 _ Ruth St Dennis turned to Asian dances to find inspiration for her choreography A It was the dancer that B The dancer C That the dancer D The dancer was 24 _ I bought the golden fish A It was from this shop that B I was from this shop where (4) C It was this shop which D It was this shop that 25 We are quite of the success of our country at the next Asian Games A hope B hopeful C hopefully D hopefulness III Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 26 to 30 Stamp collecting is the collecting of postage stamps and related objects, such as envelopes or packages with stamps on them It is one of the world’s most popular hobbies, with estimates of the number of collectors ranging up to 20 million in the United States alone Many casual collectors enjoy accumulating stamps without worrying about the tiny details, but the creation of a large or comprehensive collection generally requires some philatelic knowledge This is especially important for those who intend to spend large amounts for stamps Stamp collectors are an important source of revenue for some small countries that create limited runs of elaborate stamps designed mainly to be bought by stamp collectors The stamps produced by these countries far exceed the postal needs of the countries Some collectors, observing the generally rising prices of rare stamps, have taken to Philatelic Investment Rare stamps are among the most portable of tangible investments, and are easy to store They offer an attractive alternative to art, other collectible investments, and precious metals 26The estimated number of stamp collectors in the United States is _ A 30 million B 20 million C 10 million D 15 million 27 Philatelic knowledge is especially important for _ A many casual collectors enjoy B some small countries C those who intend to spend large amounts for stamps D the postal needs of the countries 28 Why have some collectors taken to Philatelic investment? – Because they A have observed the generally rising prices of stamps B have observed the generally rising prices of rare stamps C have observed the generally low prices of stamps D haven’t observed the generally rising prices of stamps 29 The word they in paragraph refers to A Stamp collectors B Small countries C Rare stamps D The prices of rare stamps 30 Which of the following is NOT true about rare stamps? - _ A They are among the most portable of tangible investments B It’s easy for us to store rare stamps C They are an important source of revenue D They offer an attractive alternative to art IV Rewrite sentences, using Cleft sentences My younger sister always keeps her doll carefully -2 The boy hit the dog in the garden -3 The woman answered the man rudely The boy played ping pong the whole afternoon English test11 (5) I Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest A screw B screechy C scream D screen A rugby B nearby C cycling D apply A strength B event C athlete D wrestling A equipped B delivered C transferred D received A helps B provides C documents D texts II Choose the correct answer A, B, C, or D to each of the following questions came from France were really more friendly than any others A The athletes, that B The athletes whom C The athletes who D The athletes which The Vietnamese participants took in the 14th Asian Games with great enthusiasm A notice B notes C part D role from several countries competed in many Asian Games A Spectators B Athletes C Audience D Viewers th How many sports are there the 14 Asian Games? A in B on C at D to 10 The quiet country roads are ideal for cycling The word “cycling” is closest in meaning to “ ” A driving a car B riding a bicycle C kicking a ball D playing football 11 The Olympic Games are one of the biggest sporting all over the world A problems B athletes C cultures D events 12 Swimming is one of the sports A mountainous B aquatic C racing D running 13 can help an athlete to improve the strength of muscles and the appearance of the body A Shooting B Table tennis C Weightlifting D Playing chess 14 On some special occasions, people often march (parade and demonstrate to show their A nation B event C culture D solidarity th 15 Vietnam won gold at the 15 Asian Games A degrees B medals C awards D boards 16 Nearly 500 from 11 nations took part in the first Asian Games in New Delhi, Indian A viewers B spectators C athletes D passers-by 17 That is Mr Pike, a referee, I told you about A that B which C whom D whose 18 This is a picture in the newspaper of a high jumper leg was seriously hurt A who B who C whose D that 19 I like the book you lent me last week A who B when C where D Φ 20 I know the man Miss White is talking to A him B which C whose D Φ 21 This is the novel I’ve been expecting A that B which C x (nothing) D A, B or C 22 I’m not the man you are looking for? A that B x (nothing) C whom D A, B or C th 23 Fencing was first introduced at the 13 Asian Games, in Bangkok, Thailand in 1998 A to be held B holing C when was held D which was held 24 Each country sends its best athletes participation expresses the friendship and solidarity (6) A who B which C that D whose 25 He rang James, a good friend as well as his trainer A who was B that was C being D to be III Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 26 to 30 The Asian Games owes (gains) its origins to small Asian multi-sport competitions The Far Eastern Championship Games were created to show unity and cooperation among three nations: Japan, the Philippines and China The first games were held in Manila, the Philippines in 1931 Other Asian nations participated after they were organized After World War II, a number of Asian countries became independent Many of the new independent Asian countries wanted to use a new type of competition where Asian dominance (authority should not be shown by violence and should be strengthened by mutual understanding In August 1948, during the 14th Olympic Game in London, India representative Guru Dutt Sondhi proposed to sports leaders of the Asian teams the idea of having discussions about holding the Asian Games They agreed to form the Asian Athletic Federation A preparatory was set up to draft the charter for the Asian amateur athletic federation In February, 1949, the Asian athletic federation was formed and used the name Asian Games Federation It was formed and used the name Asian Games Federation It was decided to hold the first Asian Games in 1951 in New Delhi, the capital of India They added that the Asian Games would be regularly held once every four years 26 The text is about A the origin of the Asian Games B the Far Eastern Championship Games C the Games in Manila D the relationship of Japan, the Philippines, and China 27 The Far Eastern Championship Games A were held in Manila after World War II B were held in Japan C were attended by all countries in Asia D had the participation of only three nations th 28 The 14 Olympic Games took place A in 1913 B in August 1948 C before the World War II D In February 1949 29 The Asian Games A were suggested establishing by a Londoner B were first held in China C were first held in India D were held in the same year of the 14th Olympic Games 30 The Asian Games were first held in A 1931 B 1941 C 1948 D 1951 IV Rewrite sentences, using Cleft sentences My husband watered the flowers every day -2 They celebrated their wedding last week He described his home town in his novel Most girls like spring -5 My father bought the car for me on my birthday English test11 (7) I Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest A occupy B simply C accompany D hobby A practised B stamped C indulged D watched A friends B tunes C clubs D stamps A admire B avid C variety D while A finished B marched C stopped D robbed II Choose the correct answer A, B, C, or D to each of the following questions Hobbies are the things we like to in our time A leisure B free C spare D All are correct I just collect stamps from discarded envelopes A thrown away B given up C got away D done up 8.There are also other hobbies that I in for a while A interested B indulge C move D include 9.My father never indulges _ drinking A on B in C with D to 10.I love watching the small fish swimming _ in the tank A through B.up C towards D about 11 He wasn′t able to cope _ the stresses and strains of the job A with B.to C in D on 12 My friend Dave was really interested in my best stamp, so I _ it away to him A gave B threw C brought D put 13 These ideas have now been completely discarded A come up with B got rid of C put forward D put into practice 14 This vase is quite rare and is almost a _′s item A collect B collective C collection D collector 15 The singer was _ on the piano by her sister A played B performed C accompanied D helped 16 The most important thing is to keep yourself occupied A busy B relaxed C comfortable D free 17 I don′t know the title but I recognize the _ of this song A sound B rhyme C tune D theme 18 Who was the first person _ the South Pole? A reached B to reach C who reaches D had reached 19 It is in Quebec _ French is used as an official language A which B where C in where D that 20 Mrs White, taught me English years ago, is a good teacher A who B that C whom D whose 21 _that the capital of South Carolina was moved from Charleston to Columbia A In 1790 was B There was in 1790 C In 1790 D It was in 1790 22 It was Mr Harding _ the bill to yesterday A who sent my secretary B to whom my secretary sent C that my secretary sent D my secretary sent 23 _ Ruth St Dennis turned to Asian dances to find inspiration for her choreography A It was the dancer that B The dancer C That the dancer D The dancer was 24 _ I bought the golden fish A It was from this shop that B I was from this shop where C It was this shop which D It was this shop that 25 We are quite of the success of our country at the next Asian Games A hope B hopeful C hopefully D hopefulness III Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 26 to 30 (8) The Asian Games, also called the Asiad, is a multi-sport event held every four years among athletes from all over Asia The games are regulated by the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) under the supervision of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Medals are awarded in each event, with gold for first place, silver for second and bronze for third, a tradition which started in 1951 The Asian Games are dominated by the People's Republic of China Competitors are entered by a National Olympic Committee (NOC) to represent their country of citizenship National anthems and flags accompany the medal ceremonies, and tables showing the number of medals won by each country are widely used In general only recognized nations are represented, but a few nonsovereign countries are allowed to take part The special case of Taiwan was handled by having it compete as Chinese Taipei, due to the political status of Taiwan The 15th Asian Games were held in Doha, Qatar from December to December 15, 2006 The 16th Asian Games will be held in Guangzhou, China in 2010 26 Which of the following is true? a The Asian Games are held every year b The International Olympic Committee is the founder of the Asia c The first gold medals were given to, the winning athletes in 1951 d The Olympic Council of Asia organizes the Games 27 The People's Republic of China _ a is the strongest in the Asian Games b is the host of the Asian Games c is not allowed to take part in the Games d refuse to enter the Games 28 In the medal ceremonies _ a the competitors are entered to represent their country of citizenship b national anthems are played c the number of medals won by each country is first announced d the winners are given a string of 'flowers 29 Which of the following is not true of the right to participate in the Asian Games? a Only recognized nations are allowed to take part b Almost every nation can take part in the Games c Non-sovereign countries are also allowed to participate d All are correct 30 Which of the following is not true according to the passage? a Qata was the host country in the 15th Asian Games b The 16th Asian Games will take place in China c Taiwan was not allowed to take part in the 15th Asian Games because of its politicalstatus d During the Asian Games, athletes from all over Asia come together to compete IV Rewrite sentences, using Cleft sentences 1.Bermuda got its name in 1964 =>………………………………………………………… 2.I’ve lost my book =>……………………………………………………………………… 3.Hoa borrowed the English-Vietnamese Dictionary from the teacher => 4.Her father gave her a nice present on her birthday => The tourists asked the tourist guide a lot of questions => (9)