pull II – Choose the best answer from the four options given marked A, B,C, or D to complete each sentence.. I can’t understand the French visitors.[r]
(1)TEST Question 1: Choose the word whose part underlined is pronounced differently from the others in each group A needed B worked C stopped D booked A thick B thorough C healthy D weather A like B lively C live D life A cook B blood C school D look A feat B great C seat D fear A fame B hate C page D adventure A sugar B settle C surprise D sentence A helped B liked C watched D hated A good B book C foot D food 10 A lie B height C weight D Pie Question II: Supply the correct form of the verbs in the brackets His hair is short He (have) a haircut He said that he (see) that man before If today (be) Sunday, we would go picnic This house didn’t use to (paint) green My father told me (not stay) up too late.8 She wishes she (not punish) tomorrow When I met him , he (talk) to his friends in the bookstore If I (tell) before, I would have come to your wedding She gets used to (take) to the zoo on weekends 10 By the time you come home, I (finish) decorating our room Question III: Complete sentences using the correct form of the words in brackets 1- This dictionary is not so big but it is ( inform ) 2- She looks in her new dress ( attract ) 3- The have to cook rice in this contest ( participate ) 4- Old people often have in breathing ( difficult ) 5- There were two yesterday: Boxing and Swimming ( compete ) 6- I don’t think she has the to this work ( able ) 7- How of you to break that glass! ( care ) 8- Some of my live in a village outside Thanh Hoa city ( relate ) 9- The house is large but it is terribly to live in ( comfort) 10-We should learn about keeping our environment ( pollute ) Question IV: Choose the best answer to complete the following sentences Young generation is fond wearing Jeans A in B at C of D on There is always traffic in the city centre at rush hours A strong B full C heavy D many How many people took part the contest? A in B from C with D to I want to ask my parents some money A from B for C with D about You are very different your brother A to B for C with D from I am better English than Nam than B with C at D for You will not pass the exam working harder A unless B if C without D although It was raining very so I had to wear my raincoat A wet B badly C hard D heavy Mr Dung said he 35 the following week A was B is C will be D would be 10- Don’t let the good chance go A by B on C over D off 11- I wish I to him Now it’s too late A listened B has listened C had listened D would have listened 12- In Britain, you’ll be given a key the door when you’re 21 years old A of B for C to D at 13- The man our teacher is taking to is the headmaster of our school A who B which C whom D whose (2) 14- Noone knows what is happening here Mary and Tom A and B but C however D with 15- What is ,a dog or a cat? A intelligent B more intelligent C as intelligent D the most intelligent 16 .the time you get to the theatre, the play will have finished A Until B In C By D On 17 It was .hot day that we decided to leave work early A so B such C a so D such a 18 He seldom goes fishing, ? A doesn't he B is he C does he D isn't he 19 She spoke quietly to him nobody else could hear a word A because B if C although D so that 20 weather ! We can't go out for a walk now A How terrible B What terrible C How a terrible D What a terrible Question V: Fill in each numbered blank with a suitable word The country is (1) beautiful than a town and more pleasant to live in Many people think so, and go to the country (2) the summer holiday though they can't live (3) all the year round Some have cottage built in a village (4) that they can go there whenever they (5) find the time English villages are not alike, but (6) some ways they are not very different from (7) other Almost every village (8) a church, the round or square tower of which can (9) seen from many miles around Surrounding the church is the church yard, (10) people are buried Question VI: Read the text then answer the question below Education in England Every child in Great Britain between the age of five and fifteen must attend school There are three main types of educational institutions: primary (elementary) schools, secondary schools and universities State schools are free, and attendance is compulsory Morning school begins at nine o'clock and lasts until half past four School is open five days a week On Saturdays and Sundays there are no lessons There are holidays at Christmas, Easter and in summer In London as in all cities there are two grades of state schools for those who will go to work at fifteen: primary schools for boys and girls between the ages of five and eleven, and secondary schools for children from eleven to fifteen years The lessons are reading, writing , the English language, English literature, English history, geography, science, Nature study, drawing, painting, singing, woodwork and drill (physical training) What are three main types of educational institutions? What are the two grades of state schools for those who will go to work at fifteen? What subjects children study at school? Are state schools free? When pupils have holidays? Question VII: a) There is a mistake in the sentence Find the mistake and correct it We had better to review this chapter carefully because we will have some questions on it our test Our teacher of physics would like us spending more time in the laboratory If I was you, I would help him Mr Nam is used to get up early in the morning He died on lung cancer because he smoked a lot of cigarettes b/ Use the following sets of words and phrases to write complete sentences If I/ be/ him / I / choose/ English / learn In/ end/ I decide/ not buy / dictionary / because/ too expensive This video film / so interesting / I / see /twice Mai /bad / at/ Math/ than / Lan Anh Hoa/ have / many/ books/ than/ her/ sister Question VIII Rewrite the following sentences, beginning each sentences with the cues Ann is good-looking and well-behaved Not only I think you should tell the police about the accident If I "Have you got any free time next week?" Mandy asked Mandy asked Keeping calm is the secret of passing your driving test As long as The children's singing was really beautiful The children sang Who wrote this story? By ? I think that no city in the world is more beautiful than Paris I think Paris The fight to Moscow lasted three and half hours It took Henry regretted buying the second-hand car Henry wished 10 I tried as hard as I could, but I just couldn’t get the money No matter (3) TEST A VOCABULARY: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate form of the words Viet Nam declared its .on September nd 1945 ( depend) Poets take from many things in life (inspire) Can you see the between the two shirts? (differ) Uniform makes students of her school ( pride) Books help people get more (know) The film last night was very (bore) They are trying to look for another (explain) Graham Bell was an (invent) You must be when you open that door (care) 10 Air makes our health worse and worse (pollute) I GRAMMAR Supply the correct form of verbs in the blankets Hello, Peter! I …… (not see ) you for a long time How are you doing? You ……………(stop) by a policeman if you try to cross the road now She wishes, she…………… ( not give ) them her phone number I’m sorry I …………… (not write) to you lately but my house …………… (break) into a few weeks ago and I have been feeling rather upset since then He kept ( talk ) about you last night Look! A man (run) .after the rain He (want) to catch it My friends (sing) .when we (come) in the room This exercise …… (look) …… difficult You …… (do) …… one like this before ? I am sure the letter won’t arrive in time unless it (send) by air 10 Do you hear someone (cry) softly in the next room? II Each sentence below contains an error Underline it and write the correct answer in the space provided EX : I wish I will come here again would… Mr Quang said that he was going to Ho Chi Minh city tomorrow The children prefer watching TV to read books If he finished his work, he wouldn’t have been punished last night He drives too fast that no one likes to ride with him Your sister rarely goes to the library, doesn’t she? If I was Lan, I would help you The girl whom picture you took is my sister I’d rather typing this letter than write it because it’s faster The new Mall was building in our town last month 10 He died on lung cancer because he smoked a lot of cigarettes C READING: I Read the passage and then complete the summary with the missing words (10 ms) During the last Christmas holidays, a group of my classmates decided to have an excursion to Johore Bahru I was elected as the leader and did the burden of making arrangement for the trip fell on my shoulders We left early in the morning by the first Singapore – Johore express bus and reached the custom check-points half an hour later From the custom we went by a chartered van to the Johore Bahru seaside As it was clear sunny day we had decided to have a dip in the water For nearly an hour we enjoyed the bath much to our satisfaction By the time our sea-bath was over It was about am and we had an appetizing breakfast, with sandwiches, cakes and coffee which we carried along with us Then we relaxed under a shady tree for a while Later we visited the zoo we had (4) some fun there with the monkeys in cages Then they went round the tour for sightseeing By the time, our sightseeing was over, it was about p.m We had a sumptuous lunch of chicken rice and returned home by bus * Complete the summary with the missing words During the last Christmas holidays, the writer and _ (1) had an interesting excursion in (2) She was elected (3) so she was responsible for making arrangement (4) First they took the first (5) to the custom check-points then went by a _ (6) to the Johore Barhu sea-side They had a (7) there Next they visited (8) and enjoyed themselves there too After that they made _ (9) around the city and then returned home (10) They had really lovely holidays II Read the passage and then answer the questions below Alfred Bernard Nobel (1833 - 1896) a Swedish scientist was the first man to make dynamite He allowed his invention to be used in peace However, he saw it being used in war to destroy things, he was extremely unhappy On his death, he left all his money to be spent upon a prize every year The Nobel Prize is now one of the greatest prizes that a person can ever receive It is given every year for the best work in one of the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Medicine; Literature and Peace Some of the world's greatest scientists are asked to choose who should be given the prizes What was Nobel's invention about? How was he when he knew his invention being used for bad purpose? Did he give all the money to his relatives on his death? What is his money used for? Can we choose who should be given the prizes? If not, who can? III Read the text and fill in each gap with ONE suitable word The Old Clock John lived (1) his mother in a very big house, and when she died, the house became (2) big for him, (3) he bought a smaller one in the next street There was a very nice old clock in his first house, and when the men came to take his furniture (4) the new house, John thought, "I'm not going to let them (5) my beautiful old clock in their truck Perhaps they'll break it, and then repairing it will (6) expensive." So he picked it up and began to carry it down the road in his arms It was heavy, so he stopped two or three times to have a (7) Then suddenly a small boy came along the road He stopped and looked (8) John for a few seconds Then he said to John, "You're a foolish man, (9) you? Why don't you (10) a watch like everybody else?" D WRITING: I Finish each of the sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it This is the first time we have eaten this kind of food ->We have never I don’t usually eat at restaurants ->I’m not used to She can’t carry the bag It is very heavy ->The bag is too ………….………………………… If you don’t study harder, you will surely fail the next exam ->Unless The nurse asked Mr Brown how old Mr Brown’s little boy was then -> “ How No one in class can play football better than Nam ->Nam is………… Although she had a good salary, she was unhappy in her job -> In spite He thinks learning English is easy -> He thinks it…………… I wonder if you can lend me something to wear tonight -> Would 10 “ Why don’t you put a better lock on the door, Mr John ?” Said Mr Bill -> Mr Bill suggested 11 “ Can I borrow your typewriter, Laura?” asked Peter -> Peter asked II Make all the changes and additions necessary to produce from the following sets of words and phrases complete letter Dear Julia! Thank you / lovely letter, which / wait / me / I / return / holiday yesterday I / be / glad / hear you / your family / be / well and enjoy / live / new house I / just have / wonderful holiday / some friends / Northern Ireland We / fy / Lon don / Belfast and / visit lots / interesting places We / spend most / time / fish and / walk / mountains Now I / be / ready / go back / work / Monday I look forward / see both / you / my birthday / September 16 th Let’s hope / weather / be / fine! With best wishes ……… THE END ……… (5) ( Good luck to you) TEST I Circle the best word or phrase to complete the following sentences or as directed (2.5pts) I usually play football with my friends summer A at B in C on D from He will be in Ha Noi from Tuesday _ Sunday A in B at C to D for Children are often afraid spiders A of B with C about D in - Nga: “ Birthday!” - Lan: “Thank you.” A Happy B Happiness C Happily D Happyly - Bill: “ languages can you speak?” - Helen: “Two, English and Vietnamese.” A How much B How old C How far D How many He suggested for a walk in the park A to go B went C going D go If you want to get good grades, you study hard A can B must C may D will I want to save money to _ a new bicycle A buy B sell C waste D Students shouldn’t _ too much time playing computer games A bring B help C give D spend 10 We feel _ that all of you will get good marks in this test A bored B hopeful C sorry D disappointed 11 I'd love to play tennis with you I have to my homework now A or B but C and D because 12 I really like the book _ you bought yesterday A whom B who C which D when 13 Your brother likes watching cartoons, _? A didn’t he B did he C does he D doesn’t he 14 - Peter: “Why don’t we go for a picnic tomorrow?” - Jane: “ .” A Yes, please B You’re so kind C That’s a good idea D We don’t 15 He’s old enough to take care of himself In this sentence, “take care of” means _ A give up B look after C turn on D go on 16 Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others A city B kind C five D night 17 Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others A easy B friendly C sky D sunny 18 Choose the word with the different stress pattern A weather B father C teacher D suggest 19 Choose the incorrect part indicated by A, B, C or D in the following sentence Mary always gets up early because she is never late for class A B C D 20 Choose the incorrect part indicated by A, B, C or D in the following sentence We know that Peter and Daisy have learnt Vietnamese since years A B C D II Supply the correct form of the words in brackets to complete the sentences (1.5pts) Michael Jackson is her favorite ………………………… …… (sing) You will get a good ……………………… ……… at this school (educate) It is very ………………………………… … to drive too fast in the street (danger) We should turn off the lights when going out to save …………………………… (electric) (6) If we ………………… the water, we will have no fresh water to use (pollution) Please could you speak more ……………………………… ? (slow) III Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tenses (1.5pts) Janet usually ……………………… …… the bus to school every day (take) Don’t make so much noise We ………………………………….… now (work) I ………………………………… the football match on TV last night (not watch) I ………………………………….… the washing up when the phone rang (do) They …………………………… English for seven years up to now (study) If we keep our environment cleaner, we ………………… a happier and healthier life (live) IV Fill in the numbered blank in the letter of invitation with ONE suitable word from the box (1.5pts) new at a Why some watch Hi Tony, Are you busy on Friday night? We are going to have (1)………… pizza party with (2)………… friends from our Italian class And we’re going to (3)…………… a video as well – the (4)…… … Oliver Stone film I know you love his films! The party starts (5)………… .… o’clock at my house (6)………… don’t you come round? Jenny V Read the passage and answer the following questions (1.5pts) Alexander Fleming was born in 1881 in Scotland He went to a small school in a village, and when he left school he didn’t go to university He worked for five years in an office But his brother, Tom, was a doctor and helped Fleming to go to university and study medicine So he went to London University and in 1906 he became a doctor In 1915, Fleming married Sarah McElroy, an Irish woman They had one son During the First World War, many soldiers died in hospital because they didn’t have the right medicines So after the war, Fleming tried to find a drug that could help them He worked for many years and in 1928 he discovered a new drug and he called it “penicillin” He later worked with an Australian and a German scientist to develop a drug that doctors could use In 1945, they won the Nobel Prize in medicine for their work on penicillin Where was Alexander Fleming born? ……………………………………………………………… Did he work in an office before he went to university? ……………………………………………………………… What did he study at university? ……………………………………………………………… How many children did he have? ……………………………………………………………… What kind of drug did he discover? ……………………………………………………………… When did he win the Nobel Prize in medicine? ……………………………………………………………… VI Write a new sentence as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence, using the words given (1.5pts) “I’m really happy about your improvement in English,” said the teacher The teacher told me that ……………………………………………… ……… in English I don’t have enough time to finish this work I wish I ………………………………………………………………………to finish this work Going to the beach in such hot weather is interesting It is ……………………………………………….………to the beach in such hot weather Do they usually feed the animals three times a day? Are ……………………………………………………………………… ? The End TEST Câu I (1,0 điểm): Trong các từ sau, tìm từ có phần gạch chân phát âm là /e/ Me key Many pen Test seven Cat teacher Câu II (1,5 điểm): Viết dạng đúng các động từ ngoặc để hoàn thành các câu sau There (be) ………………… 20 students in class 9A They are learning English now (7) When I (arrive) ………………… yesterday, he was watching TV They (live) ………………… here since 2003 My brother likes (play) ………………… soccer in his free time The boy is too young (ride) ………………… a motorbike A modern hospital should (build) ………………… in this town soon Câu III (2,0 điểm): Tìm lỗi sai từ gạch chân câu sau và sửa lại từ thích hợp Hello, I name is Linda and I’m a student from the USA The last time I went to London was at September My father often spends a hour working in the garden everyday Jane is only 10 years old but she cooks very good Câu IV (1,0 điểm): Chọn từ thích hợp bảng để điền vào chỗ trống đoạn văn đây can did So on any than Many tourists like to send postcards to their friends and family They send them when they are (1)………… holiday These postcards often have pictures on one side and a message (2) ………… be written on the other The pictures on them are better (3) ………… the photos they take The first postcards were sent at the end of the nineteenth century There was a picture of a town on them Later on, they had pictures showing important events People liked to see them because there were not (4) ………… pictures in the newspapers then Câu V (2,0 điểm): Đọc đoạn văn và trả lời các câu hỏi sau Cornwall is situated in the south-west of England It is famous for its beautiful scenery There is not much industry so many people still earn their living by fishing Another important source of income is tourism There are a lot of tea-shops, souvenir shops and above all "bed and breakfast" You can see signs for these small hotels everywhere Most of them are pretty houses or bungalows with nice gardens and they are run by family who lives there Cornwall is also well-known for its history and legends For example, in Titagel you can visit the ruins of King Arthur's Castle where King Arthur is said to have sat with his knights at the famous round table Tourists often come to visit Cornwall in summer because the weather is warm and sunny Where is Cornwall situated? Why many people still earn their living by fishing? Who are the hotels run by? What is the weather like in Cornwall in summer? Câu VI (2,5 điểm): Viết lại các câu sau cho nghĩa không thay đổi, bắt đầu cụm từ cho sẵn They clean this room every day This room ………………………… Mary is taller than Anne Anne is not as …………………… Why don’t we watch a film now? What about ………………………? “Would you like to have some coffee?”, said Tom to Mary Tom invited Mary …………… I cannot remember the man’s name He phoned me last night The man whose ……………… TEST I/ Pick out one word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other words Identify your answer by writing the corresponding letter A-b-C or D on your answer sheet A alien B alike C amount A jeans B caps C pants A cheerful B machine C chance A bath B bathe C both A covered B showed C dressed II/ Circle the best option from A, B, C or D to fill in the blanks in the following sentences: I suggest _up the beach A clean B to clean C cleaned D cleaning D appear D shirts D champion D breath D sleeved (8) Thuy's grandmother turned the television _ to see the weather forecast A off B on C up D down There is too much traffic _, the air is polluted A Since B Therefore C However D But There are _good programms on TV that I rarely watch it A such few B such little C so few D so little 10 It’s important that he _the book for me A finds B will find C found D find C will you D you 11 Let’s go somewhere for a drink, _? A shall we B we 12.He never stopped until his last minute of life A.to work B to be working C working D to have worked 13 I hurried I wouldn’t be late for class A.since B.so that C as if D unless 14 If people _energy, there will be no shortage of electricity A save B will save C saving D would save 15.The children laughed _when they are watching a comic A happily B happy C happiness D unhappy 16 he worked hard, he couldn’t pass the exam A So B Because of C Even though D Therefore 17 + Can you tell me when is? _ Yes It’s on the third Sunday in June A Mother’s Day B Father’s Day C Tree Planting Day D Thanksgiving Day 18 Miss Hanh, sings very well, is my English teacher A whom B who C which D that 19 What would you if you me? A are B have been C were D will be 20 Three thousand cars _ next year A produced B were produced C will produce D will be produced III/ Choose the best answer to complete the passage There has been a revolution in the world of newspapers Not many years (21)…………., newspapers were still being produced using techniques unchanged for (22)………… hundereds years The journalists gave their stories to a typist, who prepared them for an editor, who passed them on (23)……… the printer The printer, who was a (24) …………skilled man, set up the type (2 5)……….was then collected to make the pages When the pages were completed, the printing machines could be (26)……… … Nowadays what (2)…………? The journalist types their stories into a computer The (28 )……… … checks their spelling, plans the pages, shape the articles When the pages are ready, another computer may control the spelling (29)……… can be no doubt about it, producing a newspaper is an entiderely different (30)……… now 21 A before B.after C ago D yet 22 A a B some C an D over 23 A.to B.by C.through D with 24 A hardly B mostly C partly D very 25 A They B Which C This D All 26 A swiched B started C stopped D moved 27 A gives B occurs C goes D happens 28 A computer B editor C typist D priter 29 A It B There C You D We (9) 30 A skill B work C business D management IV Read the text caefully, and then choose the correct answers To well at school, college or university you usually need to wellin exams All the students hate exams’ may be a generalization, but it is fairly true one Certainly, all of the students I’ve known disliked doing exams None of them thought that the exam system was fair; to well in an exam you simply had to be able to predict the questions which would be asked This was the case as regards two students in my class at college Both of them were exceptionally bright, but in the final year exam neither of them got an A grade In fact, they both got Cs The exam had tested us on questions which had come up the previous year They had both assumed that the same questions wouldn’t come up again, and hadn’t prepared for them 31 Students need todo well in exams………………… A in order to well at school B Because they need to well at school C So that to well at school D Therefore they have to well at school 32 The statement All the students hate exams is………………………… A extremely true B completely true C quite true D very true 33 Which of the following sentences is Not true ? A All of the students the writter have known thought that the exam systerm was unfair B To well in an exam you simply had the ability to predict the questions which would be asked C None of the students the writter have known disliked doing exams D All the students hate exams’ is fairy true generalization 34 Why did the two students in the writers class get C garades in the final exam? A Because the exam was really difficult B Because they didn’t prepare for the questions that had come up the previous year C Because they were dull students D Because the questions weren’t in their lessons 35 The writers main purpose of writing the passage is to……………………………… A describe the importantance of exams B discuss how exams effect on the students C expalin the equality in examinations D criticize the exam system V: Rewrite the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one 36 They had bad marks because they were lazy They were 37 “Don’t go to bed too late” My mother said to me My mother asked .” 38 I’m sorry I won’t be home tomorrow I wish _ 39 They enjoy walking in the rain They are _ 40 She moved to that house in 1973 She has ĐỀ I Phonetics:(10ms) Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounce differently from that of the others A honorable B honesty C historic D hourly A chemistry B Christmas C character D challenge A information B calendar C location D limitation A geography B gentleman C garbage D general A infuenced B closed C watched D astonished Choose the words whose stress pattern is different from that of the others A suspicion B prediction C neighbour D adventure A favourite B edition C pollution D religion A successful B regional C beautiful D wonderful A fashlight B typhoon C carriage D earthquake 10 A introduce B follow C translate D hurry II Choose the correct answers to fill in the blanks.(20ms) 11 They … me believe that they had left the district A led B made C assured D confirmed 12 This work needs….by ten today (10) A finish B finishing C to finish D to have finished 13 Would you mind ….these plates a wipe before putting them in the cupboard A making B doing C giving D getting 14 You must lend me the money for the trip …… I won’t be able to go A Consequently B Nevertheless C Otherwise D Although 15 …… of going to the beach, we went up to the mountains A On behalf B in place C Instead D On account 16 The Wilsons were lucky when they… to sale their house so quickly A could B succeeded C managed D risked 17 I studied English for seven years in high school …., I had trouble talking with people when I was traveling in England A Therefore B On the other hand C Moreover D Nevertheless 18 Do you understand…? A What is the lecturer saying C What the lecturer is said B What the lecturer saying D What the lecturer is saying 19 If you had left early, I think….there in time A You will reach B You’d have reached C You could reach D you reached 20 She wondered…her father looked like now, after so many years away A How B What C Whose D That 21 ……I can’t make the presentation myself, I’ve asked my assistant to be prepared to it for me A For B In the event that C Only if D On the other hand 22 The fire ……to have started in the furnace under the house A.is believed B that is believed C they believed D that they believed 23 Someone comes to visit us soon,…….? A doesn’t he B hasn’t he C haven’t they D don’t they 24 You can borrow my book ……you bring it back by Monday A as long as B unless C so that D as far as 25 He talks so much as if he ….the owner of the party A is B being C was D were 26 We spend some days ……some sight-seeings around the town A B to C did D doing 27 I am going to have my car….by the end of the day A repair B repaired C to repair D repairing 28 All his companies had been successful and was known to be…rich A absolutely B completely C extremely D seriously 29 Mrs Karen went to a lot of… and expense to choose and send that present A anxiety B trouble C difficulty D care 30 I prefer to read about the life stories of real people, ……the people themselves A writing by B informed C written by D write by III Identify the mistake in each sentence.(5ms) 31.The earliest references to Jericho so a city date back several thousand years A B C D 32.There is not enough room in Zoos to house all the others subspecies that need preserving A B C D 33 Much unknown plants and animals are disappearing as the tropical forests are destroyed A B C D 34.During the bleak winter, food became too scare that starvation and famine were widespread A B C D 35.While searching for gold, the Spanish found the Grand Canyon to be an impassably barrier A B C D IV Read the text Use the words given in bracket to form a word that fits in the space.(20ms) Erosion of (36 American)’s farmland by wind and water has been a problem since settlers (37 firstly) put the prairies and grassland under the plow in the (38 nineteen) century By the 1939s, more than 282 million acres of (11) farmland were (39 damaging) by erosion After 40 years of (40 conservationist) efforts, soil erosion has accelerated due to new demand (41 place) on the land by (42 heaviness) crop production In the years ahead, soil erosion and the (43 pollutant) problems it causes are likely to replace petroleum (44 scarcely) as the nation’s most critical (45 nature) resource problem V Rewrite the following sentences without changing the meaning:(20ms) 46 House prices have risen dramatically this year There has……………………………………… 47 Helen can play the piano better than Elizabeth Elizabeth………………………………… 48 The garage is going to repair the car for him next week He is going…………………………………… 49 John and Mary moved to Edinburgh twenty years ago It is…………………………………… 50 “ Where you come from, John?” Mrs Smith asked Mrs Smith asked John…………………………… 51 My mother was the most warm-hearted person I’ve ever known I’ve……………………………… 52 I’m sorry that I asked her to stay Now I wish…………………………… 53 They’ll have to change the date of the meeting again The date………………………… 54 He lost his money simply because he wasn’t careful If……………………………………… 55 People say that he is the best doctor in this hospital He…………………… VI Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence Use the word given and other words as necessary Do not change the form of the given word.(10ms) 56 He can speak French well enough to go to the conference good His French………………… 57 His arrival was completely unexpected took His arrival………… 58 Sarah wore dark glasses so that no one could recognize her avoid Sarah wore……………… 59 “I wonder if you could possibly open the door for me?”.mind Would you……………………… 60 Martin had difficulty in accepting the loss of his money hard It was………… VII Cloze tests Fill each of the numbered blanks in the following passage Use only one word in each space (20ms) It was the day of my grandmother’s 80 th birthday when the sitting-room ceiling fell down All the family were there, at my Uncle Philip’s house, (61)……was a large, old building situated in a small, peaceful village northwest (62)……Oxford We (63)…… already finished lunch and, as (64)……was such a beautiful afternoon, we were all outside (65)…… the garden, drinking coffee and catching (66)…… on all the family news Grandmother, (67)…… was rather deaf, was (68)…… usual, telling stories about her childhood in Manchester, (69)…… in the sunshine, laughing children and barking dogs chased each (70)…… around Suddenly, (71)…… was a tremendous crash We all looked round in astonishment, wondering what on earth had (72)……Uncle Philip and my father ran into the house, and then my sister and I (73)……There, the most extraordinary sight met our eyes The sitting-room was (74)……ruins and the air was thick with dust Uncle Philip (75)…… standing in the (76)…… of the room, holding Tabatha, his cat, who looked terrified “It’s (77)…… of the problems of living in a house as old (78)…… this,” he explained calmly Meanwhile, outside, Grandmother asked (79)……more coffee and enquired when the cake (80)…… be cut VIII Choose the suitable word to fill in each blank(15ms) The problem of homelessness is an international one In the capital cities of the world, the (81)……of people begging on the stress is becoming increasingly (82)… But all over the world, homeless people are taking the future into their own (83)……By selling “street papers” they no longer to beg for a (84)…… The concept of the street paper is (85)……It is sold by homeless and ex-homeless people who buy it at a (86)……price of 30p and sell it to the public for 70p, keeping 40p for themselves If they have no money, then they can get the first ten copies on (87)……and pay for them later Every paper seller receives training and is given a special (88)….badge The paper itself (89)……articles of general and social interest, film and book (90)……cartoons and the (91) ……celebrity interview Advertising and sales (92)……most of the income, and all profits go (93)……into helping homeless people The Big Issue is the street people of the British homeless It was set up in 1991, and (94)……then it has helped hundreds of people to get (95)……the street and back into society 81 A sight B vision C look D view (12) 82 A usual B common C rare D routine 83 A heads B shoulders C hands D mouths 84 A life B living C being D pay 85 A easy B straight C plain D simple 86 A stuck B steady C held D fixed 87 A credit B cheque C cash D card 88 A character B personality C manner D identity 89 A consists B contains C keeps D gets 90 A stories B reviews C opinions D views 91 A sometimes B often C occasional D seldom 92 A give B provide C show D offer 93 A back B out C through D forward 94 A from B of C for D since 95 A out B away C off D up IX Read the following passages and choose the best answers to the questions.(5ms) Having reached the highest point of our route according to plan, we discovered something the map had not told us It was impossible to climb down into the King valley The river lay deep between mountain sides that were almost vertical We couldn’t find any animal tracks, which usually show the best way across country, and the slopes were covered so thickly with bushes that we could not see the nature of the ground We had somehow to break through to the river which would give us our direction out of the mountains into the inhabited lowlands Our guide cut a narrow path through the bushes with his long knife and we followed in single file Progress was slow Then, when we thought we had really reached the river, we found ourselves instead on the edge of a cliff with a straight drop of 1,000 feet to the water below We climbed back up the slope and began to look for another way down We climbed, slipped, sweated, and scratched our hands to pieces and finally arrived at the river Happily we strode downhill along its bank without having to cut our way However, after a few miles the river entered a steep-sided gap between rocks and suddenly dropped thirty-five feet over a waterfall There was no path alongside it and no way round it Then one of the guides saw the way of overcoming the difficulty There was a fallen tree lying upside down over the waterfall with its leafy top resting on the opposite bank below the falls Without hesitation he climbed down the slippery trunk to show us how easy it was Having got to fork of the tree, he moved hand over hand along a branch for four or five feet with his legs hanging in space, then he dropped onto the fat bank the other side, throwing his arms in the air like a footballer who has scored a goal and cheerfully waving us on 96 Having reached the highest point on their route, the travelers expected to be able to A track animals to the river B put away the maps they have been using C approach the river from a different direction D get down to the river without much difficulty 97 The travelers wanted to get to the river because A it would lead them to the waterfall B it would show them which way to go C it was the only possible route out of the mountains D it was a quicker route than going over the mountains 98 One the reason why the travelers took so long to get to the river was that A it was too hot to move quickly B there was no proper path C they all tried to go different ways D they could not follow the animal track 99 The travelers were happy when they reached the river because A they had a sense of achievement B the going was much easier then C they were eager to see the waterfall D they knew they were near their destination 100 To get path the waterfall the guide had to A use a fallen tree as a kind of bridge B cross the river above the waterfall C slide down a step river bank D swing across the river from high branch X Write about the topic (about 200-250 words)(25ms) What are the causes of violence? What must be done to prevent it? ĐỀ 8: Section A: Phonetics (10 points) (13) I Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest (5 points) A light B like C lit D lifebuoy A stay B chance C occasion D amaze A power B tore C more D fow A brother B honey C love D lose A fell B meat C shell D best II Choose the word that has the stress on a different syllable from the rest in each group (5 points) A occasion B religion C federation D collection A economic B encourage C embroider D experience A puppet B unique C tunic D notice A objection B opinion C official D optional A compulsory B convenient C correspond D communicate Section B Grammar and vocabulary (35 points) I Choose A,B,C or D to complete the following sentences:(10 points) When a dictionary, you need to be able to understand the symbols and the abbreviations it contains A having used B use C.to use D using How can I know book is yours?- They are so alike A what B which C this D the Paul brings the money for lunch, we’ll go right down to the cafeteria A Since B As soon as C Now that D Until If I .you, I’d take some rest before the game tomorrow A.am B could be C were D would be You have never been to Nha Trang ? A have you B haven’t C you have D you haven’t She will visit us as soon as she arrives Paris A at B in C on D to The smaller the room is, the furniture it needs A fewer B small C more D less The secretary to I talked didn’t know where the meeting was A which B who C that D whom I find the time of English meals very strange I’m not used dinner at pm A to have B to having C having D have 10.I have to be present at eight o’ clock and so A are you B have you C you D you II Give the correct form/tense of the verbs in brackets.(10 points) Jane (rest) now She always (rest) after lunch He (leave) after he (write) the report When I (meet) her two weeks ago, she told me that she (be) to London John (fall) off the ladder while he (paint) the ceiling When you (take) the medicine, you (feel) better We (wait) here until the rain (stop) By the time he (return) next month, I (finish) this job (Not worry) ! The plane (land) in a moment I’d prefer (stay) at home tonight I’ve got something (prepare) for the meeting tomorrow 10 You’d better (not come) to her office between 2pm and 4pm today She (have) an office meeting then III-Complete the following sentences with an appropriate form of the words in the brackets:(10 points) It's (HONEST) of you to say that You know it isn't true! We must test the (PURE)_ _ of the water Three firms are in (COMPETE)_ for the same contract She is extremely (KNOW)_ _ about the history of art got some very (SURPRISE) _ news this morning (14) I’m applying for (MEMBER) of this club What I hate most about Tom is his (RELIABLE) The boy was not (COURAGE) to admit his mistake This is Alexandra, my personal (ASSIST) 10 The police asked me to give a (DESCRIBE) of the suitcase I had lost IV Fill in the blank with one preposition(5 points) the end, he succeeded solving the problem She apologized her teacher her coming late the last two days she has been on business Mr Jones is charge the planning department We can’t deal this problem his help We were all surprised the news our success Did he break the window accident or purpose? Are you acquainted the girl long hair over there? He is always quarreling his sister small little things 10 Jane is not very good speaking public Section C Reading comprehension ( 30 points) I Read the passage carefully then answer the questions below it.(10 points) All languages have rules for forming words and for ordering those words in meaningful sentences In written languages, meaning is expressed through a system of characters and rules for combining those characters In spoken languages, meaning is expressed through a system of sounds and rules for combining those sounds Word order is more important in English than it is in some languages, such as Russian Like other languages English is always changing, but it changes very slowly People invent new words, borrow words from other languages, and change the meaning of words as needed For example, the English word byte was invented by computer specialists in 1959 The word tomato was borrowed from Nahuatl, an American Indian language spoken in Mexico The word meat once referred to food in general People learn English as well as languages by listening, copying what they hear, and using the language Most children learn their first language easily – and sometimes other languages as well What kinds of rules all languages have? ……………………………………………………………… How is meaning expressed in spoken languages? What is more important in English in comparison with some languages? By whom was the word byte invented? How people learn English and languages in general? II Fill in each space in the following passage with one suitable word(10 points) These days it is impossible to open a newspaper(1) reading about the damage we are doing to the environment The earth is being threatened(2) the future looks bad(3) can each of us ? We cannot clean(4) our polluted rivers and seas overnight Nor we can stop the(5) of plants and animals But we can stop adding to the problem(6) scientists look for answer It may not be easy to change your lifestyle(7) but some steps are easy to take: cut down the amount of driving you do, or use as little plastic as possible It is also easy to save(8) , which also(9) household bills We all make a personal decision to work for the future of our planet if we want to ensure a better world(10) our grandchildren III Read the passage then choose the correct answer to each question Circle A, B ,C or D(10 points) You have probably never heard of Charles Burgess Fry but in the early years of this century, he has the most famous man in England He became (1) while still at the university, mainly (2) of his sporting achievements He was, at the same time, captain of the university football, cricket and athletics team and held the world record for the long jump He was (3) a popular sport journalist He was so famous that letters addressed to “ Mr Fry, Oxford” were delivered to him (4) any difficulty His college, although it has a quite different name, (5) known as “ Fry’s College” (15) Some people have criticized Fry’s sporting (6) They point out that he lived at a time (7) standards were quite low and (8) was much easier to well in several sports It is certainly true that athletes at a time did not have the totally delicate approach of modern athletes However, it is only fair to judge him (9) _ the standards of his (10) time There is no doubt that he had extraordinary skills and an ability to write about sport with style and intelligence A fame B rich C well-known D common A because B that C which D thus A so B too C also D of A with B without C no D not A be B which C what D was A achievements B succeed C famous D expect A then B when C which D that A him B men C they D it A at B beneath C out of D to 10 A single B owe C own D private Section D Writing (25 points) I There are ten mistakes in the following passage We took part in a six-hours journey to the eastern coast 1………………………………… Different kinds of newspapers are arranging on the shelves 2………………………………… There are a little activities that we can after the meeting 3………………………………… Hung really wishes that he can take part in the game 4………………………………… They’re going to get their house to decorate for the May Day 5………………………………… I used to sit next to a man who his name is Almed 6………………………………… I’d rather typing this letter than write it because it’s faster 7………………………………… He drives too fast that no one likes to ride with him 8………………………………… The novel writing by Charles Dickens attracts a lot of children 9………………………………… 10 Thank you very much for your letter, who came yesterday 10………………………………… II.-Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that means exactly the same as the sentences printed before it:(10 points) I wish I had a sister If only ………………………… People think Columbus found America before others America ……………………………… “Shall we go to the theatre tonight?” said one of the boys One of the boys ………………………………… I was late for the meeting because I missed the bus If I had caught …………………………………… She asked an assistant how much the Colombian coffee cost She asked, "How much ………………… It is often easier to prevent a disease than to cure it It is often less …………………………… Although it looks fierce, the dog has never bitten anyone Fierce ………………………………… It is impossible to finish the job today The job ………………………………… "You should have waited for us," the team leader said to John The team leader criticized ……………… 10 They kept his passport so that he couldn't leave the country They prevented ………………………… III-Use the following sets of words and phrases to make complete sentences(10 points) These exercises / too difficult / students / / without / mistakes The / clearly / teacher / explain / lessons / faster / we / understand / them He / can’t / go / work / bicycle / because / live / far / office After / Peter / finish / homework / turn off / light / and / go / bed If / Bob / have / lot / money / he / buy / car / and / travel / around / world I / not see / Mai / since / we / leave / school Last summer / holidays / be / time / when / we / have / lot / fun Mr Green / not used / take / children / circus / when / live / city Although / Uncle Tom / look / everywhere / glassed / not / find 10 It / be / such / cold day / we / decide / not / go out Good luck ! (16) ĐỀ SỐ A PHONETICS: I Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others (2.0 points): 16 A architect B parachute C choir D psychology 17 A paragraphed B coughed C ploughed D faced II Choose the word that has a different stress pattern from the others (3.0 points): 18 A congratulate B celebrate C compulsory D communicate 19 A enjoyment B pagoda C collection D business 20 A national B newspaper C dormitory D biology B GRAMMAR – VOCABULARY – LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS: I Choose the word, phrase, or expression that best completes each sentence below (15 points): 21 “Don’t be late for the interview, … people will think you are a disorganized person, Tom,” the mother said A otherwise B unless C if not D or so 22 Mary seldom does morning exercise, ……………… ? A does she B doesn’t she C is she D isn’t she 23 The old man persisted ……………… believing that his son was still somewhere in the city A on B in C for D with 24 ……………… on the ice, he wouldn’t have broken his arm A If he didn’t slip B If he hasn’t slipped C If he had slipped D Had he not slipped 25 You will have to ……………… your holiday if you feel too tired A put down B put out C put off D put up 26 Neither Lilly nor her classmates ……………… the National Museum so far A visit B visited C has visited D have visited 27 “Could you please cut the cake into five ……………… pieces?”, Henry said to Jane A like B same C alike D equal 28 The environment is ……………… almost everywhere A threatening seriously B seriously threatening C seriously threatened D serious threat 29 When in the army, we were made……………… to bed at 10 p.m A go B to go C going D to going 30 The police stated that the car accident would be ……………… soon A investigate B investigated C investigating D investigation 31 This cooker,……………… looks beautiful, doesn’t work properly A who B that C it D which 32 Sarah said that if her boyfriend ……………… his promise, she ……………… to him again A broke/ would never speak B breaks/ will never speak C broke/ will never speak D broken/ would never speak 33 The older my grandpa gets, ……………… he becomes A the weakestB the weaker C weaker D the weak 34 Last night when I ……………… along the river, I ……………… my old teacher A walked / met B was walking / was meeting C walked / was meeting D was walking / met (17) 35 Yesterday I went to the garage near my house to ……………… A have my car serviced B servicing my car C get my car to service D get my car service II Give the correct form of the words in brackets (5.0 points): 36 The university has …………the use of dictionaries during language examinations AUTHOR 37 It is said that the …………of Swiss watches is perfect PRECISE 38 A holiday in Sapa in late summer can be …………cheap SURPRISE 39 They have decided to interview three …………for the post APPLY 40 The village I spent my childhood in has changed so much that it is almost ………… RECOGNIZE III Choose the underlined word or phrase in each sentence that need correcting (5.0 points): 41 Although smoking cigarettes make Mr Thomson cough a lot, he cannot give it up A B C D 42 Vietnam, where Bob worked as a teacher of English some years ago, has a 4,000-years history A B C D 43 The little girl sitting next to me on the plane yesterday was nervous because she has never fown before A B C D 44 The teacher told his students to close their books, stand up immediately and listening to his instructions A B C D 45 On hearing the good news, all of the children were too exciting to sit still A B C D IV Match one sentence in column A with one suitable response in column B Use each response ONCE only A B 46 I have passed my final examination A Thanks for your nice compliment, Tom 47 Do you mind if I take a photo here? B Not too strong, please! 48 How would you like your tea, Sir? C Of course, it is very expensive 49 What a lovely hat you are wearing! D Oh no Please 50 Thank you very much for your help, Mr Smith! E Great! Congratulations! F It's my pleasure! G Yes, I C READING: I Read the following passage and then decide which option A, B, C, or D bests fits each space (10 points): English is the first language of many people in countries outside the United Kingdom When you (51)… … speakers of English from around the world, you (52)…… notice that they not all speak in the same way There are also some (53)… … in the words they use, including the names of (54)… … objects that are part of everyone’s daily life Although pronunciation and (55)………… are not the same everywhere, it is interesting that English speakers (56)… …… opposite sides of the world can understand (57)… … other quite easily It does not seem to (58)… … where they learnt the language And of course this is one reason why speakers of other languages are keen (59)… … learning English too If you know English, you are more (60)… …… to be able to study or work in all sorts of exciting places, such as the United States or Australia 51 A recognize B meet C find D attend 52 A originally B strangely C curiously D immediately 53 A mistakes B corrections C changes D differences 54 A common B popular C favorite D general 55 A reading B composition C dictation D vocabulary 56 A of B in C from D at 57 A each B one C the D some (18) 58 A mind B care C matter D worry 59 A by B on C to D for 60 A likely B probably C possibly D luckily II Read the following passage and fill in each blank with ONE suitable word (10 points): The Culture House at my neighborhood regularly organizes a wide (61)……… of activities for people of different age groups in the community Last week, school children and their parents participated (62) …… an activity called "Walk & Talk” (63) ……… activity aimed to promote active lifestyles, educate road safety and improve family relationships The (64) ………… gathered at the yard in front of the Culture House at 7.00 a.m After listening to a brief speech (65) ……… by the organizer, they started a walk around the local area for about two hours They were encouraged to observe the (66) ……… around them, collect the objects like bottles, plastic bags etc along the way and talk about (67) ……… they could see, hear and smell (68) ……… walked, ran, talked to their friends and their parents Parents discovered that their children (69) ………… very active and happy because their parents listened to them and did not say "Hurry up, we’re late” All participants were interested in the activity (70) ……… it was practical, educational and easy to organize III Read the passage below and choose the correct answer for each question (5.0 points): Gelatin is a protein substance that comes from the skins and bones of animals Most people know it as the substance used to make a jellylike salad or dessert Not only is it useful in making these foods, but it is also beneficial to the consumer because of its high protein content Gelatin is also commonly used in the photographic industry and in making medicinal capsules The process for producing gelatin is a long and complex one In the processing of gelatin made from bones (which varies slightly from that of gelatin made from skin), the grease first must be eliminated Then the bones are soaked in a solution of hydrochloric acid in order to rid them of minerals and washed several times in water Next, the bones are placed in distilled water, heated to over 90 0F for a few hours, placed in fresh distilled water, and then heated again at a little over 100 0F A fluid forms from this heating, and it is concentrated, chilled, and sliced Finally, it is dried and ground In its final form, gelatin is white, tasteless, and odorless 71 It can be inferred from the reading passage that……………… A fat acids are used in making good gelatin B one could easily make gelatin at home C it is necessary to add minerals to the gelatin D gelatin is useful for elderly and ill people because it is easy to chew and high in protein 72 The word 'fluid' is closest in meaning to……………… A liquid B distilled water C substance D hard material 73 According to the passage, why is eating gelatin healthy? A It is protein rich B It has low fat C It does not damage the teeth D It has no animal byproducts 74 Which of the following is TRUE? A When the gelatin is dried, it is in powder form B Grease probably does not aid us in producing gelatin C Gelatin made from skin is produced in the same way as that made from bones D The chemical used in making gelatin helps maintain minerals on the bones 75 Which of the following would be the best title for this passage? A Uses for bones B Protein Foods C A great Dessert D The Process of Making Gelatin D WRITING: I Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence given before it (5.0 points): 76 Immediately after her arrival, things started to go wrong Hardly………………………………………… 77 Lama could not go to the beach with his friends because of his illness Lama's illness……………………… (19) 78 But for his encouragement, they wouldn't have been successful If………………………………………… 79 It is pity that I cannot speak Japanese well I wish…………………………………… 80 Although tired, Peter managed to walk home In spite of……………………………… II Use the suggested words and phrases to write complete sentences of a passage (10 points): 81 Bill Gates / born / 1955 / Washington State He / grow up / rich family 82 His parents / send / him / private school There / he / meet / business partner / Paul Allen 83 When / they / be / 8th grade, they / write / programs / business / computers 84 1973 / Bill Gates / accept / Harvard University Parents / happy 85 Two years later / Bill Gates / drop out / of Harvard / work / computer program / his friend Allen 86 1975 / they / create / company / Microsoft / sell / their products 87 A few years later / Microsoft / become / giant company 88 1990 / Bill Gates / youngest / billionaire / United States / age / 34 89 He / achieve / success / a lot of hard work He / be / “King of software” 90 1997 / he / richest / man / United States III It is said that television brings us both advantages and disadvantages What you think about this statement? Write a passage of about 150 - 170 words to support your opinion (10 points) THE END ĐỀ 10 A PHONETICS (2pts) I Circle the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others A carol B habit C graze D match A sound B southern C drought D mountain A headache B character C stomach D challenging A ploughs B contacts C stops D talks A faced B wicked C fixed D wrapped II Circle the word that has the stress pattern different from the others A deposit B festival C institute D resident A activity B electricity C simplicity D pollution A achievement B experiment C explanation D discovery A surprising B astonishing C amazing D interesting A interview B industry C essential D difficult B LEXICO-GRAMMAR I Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete each of the sentence (2.0pts) Milk bottles can be _after being cleaned A recycled B reused C broken D reduced What a person wears _ not as important as his behavior A is C was Your house has _ nice furniture A such B such a C so D towards First prize was awarded Jackie Stevens, the smallest girl in the team A with B on C to D for Long was not feeling well so we gave him to A fewer work B less work work D least works My dog as well as my cats twice a day A eat B eats C has eaten D have eaten B are D were C little (20) When I came into the class, I realized I knew _ A them all B all them C they all D all of they “Who broke the window?”- “ .” A I am B I was Thanks C I did Sorry D I did Excuse me We _for her for ten minutes A wait B waited C are waiting D have been waiting 10 His father is not interested in tennis and A he doesn’t, either B so doesn’t he C neither does he D neither is he 11 The little girl wasted half an hour _for her picture book A look B looking C to look D looked 12 He spent his whole life struggling imperialism A against B for C through D at 13 Your hair is long Are you going to ? A have it cutting B have cut it C be cutting it D have it cut 14 Would you like tea or coffee? – I drink tea than coffee A would like B would prefer C would rather D would wish 15 I must think that matter over carefully before I answer you A remember B decide C consider D memorize 16 He was that we turned off the TV set immediately A so bad singer B such bad singer C such bad a singer D so bad a singer 17 I wish you _that! It’s really annoying habit A won’t B couldn’t C wouldn’t doD don’t 18 “You look great in this new dress.” – “ _!” A With pleasure B Not at all C I am glad you like it D Do not say anything about it 19 The old museum is said _ five years ago A to have been built B being built C to have built D to build 20 Excuse me! I’m learning my lesson _ turning down your stereo a bit? A Would you please B Would you mind C Could you D Would you like II Put the correct form of verbs in brackets (2.0pts) John and I went for a walk I (1.have) trouble (2.keep) _up with him because he (3.walk) so fast A new bridge (4.build) _across the river They (5.start) building it last month and the bridge (6.expect) _to open next year It is a cool autumn day today The leaves (7 fall) I didn’t know how (8.explain) _ about the word to them I (9.not answer) _ her question for the last two months Why you make him (10.pay) _ for the damage? III Put the correct form of words in brackets (2.0pts) If we don’t _ on electricity, there will be power cuts (ECONOMY) _! You are offered the position (CONGRATULATE) In Britain education is _ between the ages of and 16 (COMPEL) I am reading an article talking about UFO _ (APPEAR) My new classmate is _, kind and generous (SOCIETY) There is no easy _ to this problem (SOLVE) Could you _ the picture over the sofa? (STRAIGHT) I believe in your _ (IMPROVE) A lot of _ are produced yearly (PRODUCE) 10 How many entered the race? (COMPETE) C READING I Choose the best answer to complete the passage below (2.0 pts) (21) Most Americans eat three meals (1) the day: breakfast, lunch, and dinner Breakfast begins between 7:00 and 8:00 a.m, lunch between 11:00 a.m and noon, and dinner between 6:00 and 8:00 p.m On Sundays "brunch" is a (2) of breakfast and lunch, typically beginning at 11:00 a.m Students often enjoy a "study break" or evening snack around 10:00 or 11:00 p.m Breakfast and lunch tend to be light meals, with only one (3) Dinner is the main meal (4) breakfast Americans will eat cereal with milk which are often mixed (5) in a bowl, a glass of orange juice, and toasted bread or muffin with jam, butter, or margarine Another common breakfast meal is scrambled eggs or (6) omelet with potatoes and breakfast meat (bacon or sausage) People who are on (7) eat just a cup of yogurt Lunch and dinner are more (8) When eating at a formal dinner, you may be overwhelmed by the number of utensils How you (9) the difference between a salad fork, a butter fork, and a dessert fork? Most Americans not know the answer (10) But knowing which fork or spoon to use first is simple: use the outermost utensils first and the utensils closest to the plate last A in B for C on D during A addition B connection C combination D attachment A course B food C menu D goods A For B In C At D With A each other B together C one another D others A a B an C the D no article A holiday B engagement C diet D duty A vary B variety C varied D variously A say B talk C speak D tell 10 A too B either C so D neither II Read the passage then choose the best answer (2.0pts) With increasing development and use of computer technology, there is a new disease to worry about Computer “viruses” program designed to sabotage computers, are infecting computers in corporation homes and universities These viruses spread exponentially, much like biological contagion, and then disrupt the affected systems This virus secretly attaches itself to alter files The damage is generally activated by using the computer’s clock Then, any program executed may be exposed to the virus including program spread through telephone connections Because of the increasing incidents of virus infiltration, businesses and agencies are becoming wary of sharing software Security policies need to be increased as immunity programs are being developed Which of the following is the best title of the passage? A Sharing software B Stop the clock C Be aware D Deleting files The people most interested in reading this passage probably would be _ A computers users B government workers C medical personnel D health researchers It is inferred that a company can best protect itself from the virus by _ A not using shared software B keeping clean C spreading programs by telephone D setting the clock correctly The virus is A an insect B a program C a microbe D a disk If the virus infects a computer, the result would probably be _ A sick personnel B lost information C dead telephones D a broken computer III Fill in each blank with one appropriate word to complete the passage (2.0pts) Food plays an (1) part in the development of nations In countries (2) food is scarce, people have to spend most of their time getting enough to eat This usually slows down progress(3) men have little time to devote to science, industry, government, (4) art In nations where food is (5) and easy to get, men have more time to spend in activities that (6) to progress and enjoyment of life The problem of (7) good food for everybody has not yet been solved Many wars have been started (8) food But it is no longer necessary to go to war like that Nations are beginning to put scientific knowledge to work for a (9) to their food problems They work together in the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) to help hungry nations (10) more food D WRITING (22) I Rewrite the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first (2.0pts) Is it all right if I take some photographs? =>Would you mind ……………… The weather is not good They cannot climb up to the top of the mountain =>If the weather ……………… We haven’t seen each other for over two years =>The last time ……………… Even though I admire his courage, I think he is foolish =>Much as …………………… It is thought that the prisoner was recaptured while drinking in a pub =>The prisoner ……………… He was delighted to receive his aunt’s letter =>He was delighted that ….… …… You can try to get Tom to lend you his car but you won’t succeed.=>There’s no point ………………… Michael laughed when I told him the joke =>The joke ………………………… Handicapped people find shopping in supermarkets difficult => It is ………………………………… 10 When he is asked about his past, he hates it => He hates ………………………… IV Identify one mistake in each sentence, then correct it (2.0pts) She was waiting nervous in the waiting room for the interview A B C D He suggested that council tenants must be allowed to buy their houses A B C D I haven’t come back to London for my father last visited me A B C D Though having a job, she doesn’t make enough money to support her four children A B C D The sooner you leave, the earliest you will arrive at your destination A B C D I never have anything to write with because I’m always lose my pens A B C D Which one is the most modern of these two buildings? A B C D My brother together with his friends often jog in the park A B C D The policeman told her not to driving her car so fast again A B C D 10 I will lend you this money if you will promise to pay it back A B C D Question IX: Use the cue words to make each sentence in the passage (2.0pts) Bill Gates / born/ 1955/ Washington State He/ grow up/ rich family His parents/ send/ he/ private school There/ he/ meet/ business partner/ Paul Allen When/ they/ be/ 8th grade, they/ write/ programs/ business/ computers 1973/ Gates/ be accepted/ Harvard University Parents/ happy Two years later/ Gates/ drop out/ of Harvard/ work/ computer program/ his friend Allen 1975 / they/ create / company/ Microsoft/ sell/ their product A few years later/ Microsoft/ become/ giant company By 1990/ Gates/ the youngest/ billionaire/ the United States/ age of 34 He/ achieve/ success/ a lot of hard work He/ be/ “King of Software” (23) 10 By 1997, he/ the richest/ man/ United States The end ĐỀ 11 I PHONETICS Pick out the word (A, B, C or D) whose underlined part is pronounced differently from those of the other words 16 17 18 19 20 A pleased A beds A tour A cell A boot B punished B doors B course B center B root C practiced C students C court C cube C shoot D promised D plays D pour D ceiling D foot II LEXICO-GRAMMAR Part Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best completes each sentence (10 pts) 21 Her marriage has been arranged by her parents She is marrying a man A she hardly knows him B whom she hardly know him C she hardly knows D All are correct 22 "Can I give you a little more coffee?" - “ ” A No, you're welcome B No Thanks C Yes, you're right D Yes, I'm OK 23 It was serious accident that he was kept in hospital for a month A such B such a C so D so a 24 A fire must have a readily available supply of oxygen , it will stop burning A Consequently B Furthermore C Otherwise D However 25 I enjoy doing things on my own, and I don’t need company the time A all B most C much D whole 26 Harrods, in London, is probably one of the best-known in the world A departmental stores B department shops C department stores D stores department 27 Robert does not have Peter does A money more than B as many money as C more money as D as much money as 28 In 22nd SEA Games, Vietnam won 158 gold medals A Ø/ the B the/ Ø C a/ the D the/ the 29 You haven’t eaten anything since yesterday You be really hungry A might B will C can D must 30 This ring is only made of plastic so it’s quite A valuable B invaluable C worthless D priceless Part Fill in each blank with one suitable preposition (5 pts) 31 Most American men earn average about $110 a week 32 He is married my friend 33 You’d better not drink that milk, Joe It’s gone 34 Are you aware the regulations concerning the use of guns? 35 I used to watch the postman's arrival to seize unwanted envelopes and tear off the corner with the stamp stuck on it (24) Part Complete the sentences with appropriate form of the word in block capitals (5 pts) 36 are trying to find out new stars 37 He was turned down for the job because he wasn’t 38 My colleagues are very pleasant but the manager is a little 39 Teenagers are now dressed 40 Some people claim to be able to the future SCIENCE QUALIFY FRIEND FASHION TELL Part Put the verbs given in the brackets into their appropriate tenses or forms (10 pts) 41 Peter did not get used to (get) up early when he first came to Vietnam 42 By the time your brother (return) here next year, the city will have changed a lot 43 What tune (play) when we came in? 44 I wish I (know) her address now 45 They (learn) English from nine to ten in this room Don’t let anyone disturb them then 46 The prisoner is thought (escape) by climbing over the wall yesterday 47 Five kilometres (be) a long way for a little boy to walk 48 He stepped down from the bench on which he (stand) and walked out of the room 49 He (serve) in the army in the last war 50 She regrets (not/ buy) that house It is much more expensive now Part In each of the following sentences, the words or phrases are marked A, B, C or D Identify the one underlined expression that is not correct and correct it (5 pts) 51 The police has not decided whether or not to charge the four young men A B C D 52 Without transportation, our modern society could not be existed A B C D 53 She left the room with not saying a word A B C D 54 The more careful you drive, the fewer accidents you will have A B C D 55 The price of crude oil used to be a great deal lower than now, wasn’t it? A B C D III READING COMPREHENSION Read the passage and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) which best fits each space (10 pts) What is money? The pound, the dollar or the franc are actually just like a gram or a kilometre The difference is that you can exchange money for something (56) A five pound note may buy a book, a huge bag of sweets, or a (57) of cinema tickets But the note itself is only a printed (58) of paper which costs almost nothing to make Thousands of years (59) people didn't have money as we know (60) There were no banks (61) even shops In those days, Mr Green, the farmer exchanged the corn he (62) grown for Mr Hive's honey This was an exchange arranged between the two (63) , each of whom had something that the other wanted But in time, most societies invented their own "currencies" (64) that people could exchange more The different currencies began to join together, which is why (65) everyone uses a national currency 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 A other A couple A slice A since A them A or A did B else B double B part B past B it B neither B was C another C few C side C before C some C and C had D apart D several D piece D ago D that D but D has (25) 63 64 65 A jobs A for A tomorrow B people B by B today C things C before C recently D goods D so D soon Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space Use only ONE word in each space People have always dreamed of living forever, and although we all know this will (66) happen, we still want to live as long as possible Naturally, there are advantages and disadvantages to a long (67) In the first place, people (68) live longer can spend more time with their family and friends Secondly, people who have busy working lives look forward to a long, relaxing time when they can the things they have never had time for (69) the other hand, there are some serious disadvantages Firstly, many people become ill and consequently have to (70) time in hospital or become (71) on their children and friends Many of them (72) this dependence annoying or embarrassing In addition to this, the (73) people get, the fewer friends they seem to have because old friends die or become ill and it's often (74) to make new friends To sum up, it seems that living to a very old age is worthwhile for people who stay healthy (75) to remain independent and enjoy life Read the following passage and choose the correct answers (A, B, C, or D) (5 pts) After inventing dynamite, Swedish-born Alfred Nobel became a very rich man However, he foresaw its universally destructive powers too late Nobel preferred not to be remembered as the inventor of dynamite, so in 1895, just two weeks before his death, he created a fund to be used for awarding prizes to people who had made worthwhile contributions to mankind Originally there were five awards literature, physics, chemistry, medicine and peace Economics was added in 1968, just sixty-seven years after the first awards ceremony Nobel's original legacy of nine million dollars was invested, and the interest on this sum is used for the awards which vary from $30,000 to $125,000 Every year on December 10, the anniversary of Nobel's death, the awards are presented to the winners Sometimes politics plays an important role in the judges' decisions Americans have won numerous science awards, but relatively few literature prizes No awards were presented from 1940 to 1942 at the beginning of World War II Some people have won two prizes, but this is rare; others have shared their prizes 76 The word "foresaw" is nearest in meaning to A prevailed B postponed C prevented D predicted 77 All of the following statements are true EXCEPT: A awards vary in monetary value B ceremonies are held on December 10 to commemorate Nobel's invention C politics plays an important role in selecting the winners D a few individuals have won two awards 78 The passage implies that Nobel's profession was in A economics B medicine C literature D science 79 The word "worthwhile" is closest in meaning to A economic B prestigious C trivial D valuable 80 What is the main idea of the passage? A Alfred Nobel became very rich when he invented dynamite B Alfred Nobel created awards in six categories for contributions to humanity C Alfred Nobel left all his money to science D Alfred Nobel made lasting contribution to humanity IV WRITING Part Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the sentence printed before it (5 pts) 81 I haven't seen this film before → This is… …………………………………………………… (26) 82 “I was not there at the time,” he said 83 The bus takes longer than the train 84 I have never seen such a mess in my life! 85 My father is the owner of that car → He denied…………………………………………………… → The train does……………….…………………………… → Never in … ……………………………………………… → That car …………………………………………………… Part Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence 86 Susan regrets not going to the airport to say goodbye to her friend (WISHES) → Susan the airport to say goodbye to her friend 87 Despite his age, he’s still working → He still …….…… despite his age 88 Despite knowing the area well, I got lost → I got lost ………… the area well 89 I not intend to tell you my plans → I have you my plans 90 Graham spends all his time doing research → Graham has ………… doing research ĐỀ 12 I - Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others (0,2) A passed B watched C played D washed A proud B about C around D would A market B depart C card D scare A entrance B paddy C bamboo D banyan A problem B love C box D hobby (RETIRED) (EVEN) (OF) (DEVOTED) II - Choose the best answer from the four options given (marked A, B,C, or D) to complete each sentence (0,2) My house _in 1986 A is built B was building C was built D has been built The doctor _me not to stay up too late at night A advised B suggested C insisted D forced Tomorrow we'll go to Noi Bai Airport to meet Maryam, _comes from Malaysia A who B whom C whose D that His house looks very large and beautiful It is _house A a seven-room B a seven-rooms C seven room D seven rooms 10 If you get up early, you _late A weren't B wouldn't be C aren't D won't be 11 It's very hot today I wish I _on the beach now A am B was C were D had been 12 When he lived in the city, he _to the theater twice a week A uses to go B has gone C used to go D was going 13 My father asked us _too much time playing computer games A not to spending B did not spend C not to spend D to not spent 14 Hoai can not remember the name of the restaurant _she ate her favorite roasted duck A which B whose C whom D where 15 If I were a fower, I _a sunfower A was B were C will be D would be 16 Nobody went to the party, _? A does he B they C didn’t they D did they 17 It is nearly months _he visited his parents A while B during C since D when 18 _population is another unpleasant result we have to solve A Increased B Increasing C The increase D To increase 19 If we _enough time, we’ll study this exercise more carefully A will have B have C had D would have 20 What would you do, if you _a UFO? A see B saw C would see D had seen III- Identify the underlined word/ phrase (A or B,C,D) need correcting to become an exact one (0,2) (27) 21 The picture was painting by Michael last year A B C D 22 There’s the woman who she sold me the handbag A B C D 23 Mr Smith is going to buy a new Japanese car, doesn’t he? A B C D 24 I met a lot of interesting people while I was studying at Ho Chi Minh City A B C D 25 If I were you, I didn’t buy that expensive car A B C D IV - Read the following passage, then choose the correct answer to questions 26 - 30 (0,2) I went to Australia on a student program last year and I like to (26) _you about it I was very (27) _when I knew I was going to Australia because I had never been there before I didn’t think about the problems of speaking English (28) _I met my host family At first I couldn’t communicate with them because my English was so bad All the five years I had been learning English wasn’t much used at all (29) _we didn’t have real practice at school Even though my grammar was good, my pronunciation wasn’t My problem is (30) _ ‘l’ and ‘r’ For example, Australian people often asked “What you eat in Vietnam?” I wanted to tell them that we eat rice, but they didn’t understand when I said “We eat lice”… 26 A say B tell C talk D speak 27 A exciting B excites C excited D excite 28 A after B until C when D while 29 A although B even C because D so 30 A pronouncing B speaking C reading D telling IV Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one (0,4) 31 People say that they bought this shop last year - It is 32 "How much you think it will cost?" he said to me - He asked me 33 Mr.Brown's team has lost the game.He looks very sad - Mr Brown whose 34 Do you know the man who sat next to me at Nam’s birthday party last night?- You know 35 It takes Minh hours to his homework every day - Minh spends 36 We were late for school because of the heavy rain - Because it 37 My mother used to make us clean the house - We used 38 "I'm working in a restaurant, and don't care much for it."she said - She said 39 It’s two years since I last spoke to her - I haven’t 40 Going swimming in the river in the summer is interesting - It THE END ĐỀ SỐ 13 I - Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others (0,2) A claimed B warned C occurred D existed 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 II – Choose the best answer from the four options given (marked A, B,C, or D) to complete each sentence (0,2) I can’t understand the French visitors I wish I French A knew B will know C know D have known The church about 100 years ago A is built B was built C will be built D has been built People in Israel are going to celebrate their festival is called Passover A whose B.who C which D where (28) I was really tired , I couldn’t sleep A Even though B So C Therefore D Because of 10 Lan is very tired , she has to finish her assignment before going to bed A Although B So C Therefore D However 11 I suggest some money for poor children A raise B to raise C raised D raising 12 She asked me if I a laptop computer the following day A.buy B will buy C bought D would buy 13 I telephone her if I knew her number A would B have to C will D shall 14 Honda motorbikes in Viet Nam A produce B will produce C are produced D would be produced 15 We have learnt English 2001 A for B since C in D during 16 We already Huong Pagoda A were…seeing B have…seen C are…seeing D will…see 17 All the houses in the area immediately A has to rebuilt B had to rebuild C have to be rebuilt D have to rebuild 18 If he soon, he might miss the train A isn’t coming B doesn’t come C won’t come D didn’t come 19 Mr Long said that he in Ho Chi Minh City A lived B is living C has lived D will live 20 Your sister works in a foreign company, she? A.isn’t B didn’t C.wasn’t D doesn’t III- Identify the underlined word/ phrase (A or B,C,D) that needs correcting to become an exact one (0,2) 21 My sister enjoys read about wild animals and natural mysteries A B C D 22 Mr Thach who sing English songs very well is my teacher of English A B C D 23 My father asked us not to spending too much time playing computer games A B C D 24 Ba can play the piano better more than his friends can A B C D 25 We can save nature resources by using solar energy A B C D IV - Read the following passage, then choose the correct answer to questions 26 - 30 (0,2) Today, supermarkets are found in almost every large city in the world But the first supermarket (26) _opened only fifty years ago It was opened in New York by a man named Michael Cullen A supermarket is different (27) _other types of stores in several ways In supermarkets, goods are placed on open shelves The (28) choose what they want and take them to the checkout counter This means that fewer shop assistants are needed than in other stores The way products are displayed is another difference between supermarkets and many other types of stores; (29) _ example, in supermarkets, there is usually a display of small inexpensive items just in front of the checkout counter: candies, chocolates, magazines, cheap foods and so on Most customers (30) _go to a supermarket buy goods from a shopping list They know exactly what they need to buy They the shopping according to a plan 26 A is B has been C was D were 27 A in B from C of D with 28 A customers B managers C assistants D sellers 29 A in B for C of D by 30 A who B what C which D whom (29) V - Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one (0,4) 31 32 33 34 35 They have just sold that old house In spite of the bad weather, they had a wonderful holiday They will build a new mall here Unless he takes these pills, he won’t be better Depite working hard, he can’t support his large family - That old house Although A new mall If Although VI - Complete each of the following sentences, using the words given (0,4) 36 If/ it/ not rain/ tomorrow/ I/ go/ camping/ my friends 37 If/ I/ meet/ alien/ outer space/ I/ invite/ home/ talk 38 I/ never/ travelled/ by/ air 39 The students/ study/ for exam/ now 40 It/ be/ such/ cold day/ we/ decide/ not/ go out ĐỀ SỐ 14 I - Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others (0,2) A information B informative C forward D formal A shout B through C mountain D household A teenager B message C village D advantage A control B folk C remote D documentary A access B website C violent D internet II - Choose the best answer from the four options given (marked A, B,C, or D) to complete each sentence (0,2) They _Ho Chi Minh City last summer A visit B will visit C have visit D visited He asked me if I _to school by bicycle every day A am going B go C was going D went _Friday morning, there is a meeting between 11am and pm A In B For C On D At The article was posted by Jimhello on Tuesday, _? A didn’t it B wasn’t it C was it D did it 10 She was sick yesterday, _she was absent from school A since B so C because D but 11 You really saw a UFO, _? A aren’t you B don’t you C didn’t you D weren’t you 12 If Mr John _rich, he would travel around the world A is B will be C was D were 13 Lan _the train if she _in a hurry A will miss/ is notB misses/ is not C misses/ is D will miss/ does not 14 The book _is on the table belongs to my brother A which B where C whose D who 15 I didn’t go to the party yesterday because _ A I am sick B I will be sick C I was sick D I would be sick 16 _it was so cold, he went out without an overcoat A Although B Since C If D Because 17 Tom said that he _in Leeds in England A is living B has lived C lived D were living 18 He asked me _ A what my phone number B what my phone number were C what my phone number was D what was my phone number 19 Don’t forget to buy me a dictionary, _? A you B will you C shall you D don’t you 20 The examiner didn’t tell me _I passed or not A whether B how C if D why III - Identify the underlined word/ phrase (A or B,C,D) that needs correcting to become exact one (0,2) 21 I saw the men, the women and the cattle which went to the field (30) 22 23 24 25 A B C D Look at the two dictionarys and you will see they are the same in some ways A B C D There is no water in the house If there is, we could cook dinner A B C D She did her test careful last week A B C D Would you mind turn on the lights, please? It’s too dark for me to read A B C D IV - Read the following passage, then choose the correct answer to questions 26 - 30 (0,2) Today, computer companies sell many different programs for computers First, there are programs for doing math problems (26) , there are programs for scientific studies Third, some programs are like fancy typewriters They are often used by writers and business people Other (27) are made for courses in schools and universities And finally, there are programs for fun They include word games and puzzles for children and adults There are many wonderful new computer programs, but there are other reasons to like (28) _ Some people like the way computers hum and sing when they (29) _ It is a happy sound, like the sounds of toy and childhood Computers also have lights and pretty pictures And computers even seem to have personalities That may sound strange, but computers seem to have feelings Sometimes they seem happy, sometimes they seem angry It is easy (30) _they are like people 26 A Two B Second C Twice D Double 27 A programs B people C students D typewriters 28 A programs B reasons C games D computers 29 A work B have worked C are working D worked 30 A to think B thinking C for thinking D that thought V - Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one (0,4) 31 Can you use this computer? - You can 32 I can’t remember the answers to these questions - I wish 33 “I must go to Ha Noi tomorrow.” said Nam - Nam said 34 Nga spends hours a day practicing English with her friends - It takes 35 We take our umbrellas because it is raining heavily - It is VI - Complete each of the following sentences, using the words given (0,4) 36 You / mind /if I / borrow / car / ? 37 Tom / always / going / home / late / so / mother / be/ angry / 38 It / be/ necessary / you/ practice English / every day 39 Compost / can / made / household / garden waste / 40 Flight 710 / Chicago / take off / ten / minutes / -HẾT ĐỀ SỐ 15 I - Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others (0,2) A wanted B needed C dedicated D watched A dislike B design C music D light A know B so C go D now A that B their C the D thank A number B return C summer D product II - Choose the best answer from the four options given (marked A, B,C, or D) to complete each sentence (0,2) Have you ever met the man Mary’s cousin? A who married B who is married C whom married D who was married They are living in a house that in 1930 A is built B was built C built D was building (31) If the weather worse, we won’t go to the beach A gets B will get C got D would get I’m learning English I want to get a good job after school A but B because C so D therefore 10 She’d love to take part in the evening class , she has to look after the baby in the evening A Therefore B However C but D Although 11 My sister is very fond eating chocolate candy A at B about C of D with 12 Paul was sad about his exam results that he didn’t smile all week A such B enough C too D so 13 I suggest a short cut through the park It’ll take much less time A take B to take C taking D took 14 Why go to the park for a change? A we don’t B don’t we C we should D we should not 15 My sister is very of spiders A terror B terrify C terrified D terrifying 16 Ba wishes he have a new bicycle A may B will C can D could 17 This pen, is made of gold, was given to me by my father on my 14 th birthday A that B which C whose D when 18 The interviwer asked me why I learning English A like B will like C liked D would like 19 Your father doesn’t work in that bank, he? A is B isn’t C does D doesn’t 20 My father for the car factory since 1995 A worked B was working C has worked D is working III - Identify the underlined word/ phrase (A or B,C,D) that needs correcting to become an exact one (0,2) 21 I haven’t got some money to buy that English book A B C D 22 If I am you, I would take a taxi to the airport A B C D 23 Tam Dao is one of the mountainously areas of Vinh Phuc province A B C D 24 Thank you for looking up the children while I was out A B C D 25 The teacher said that she would attend the class meeting following day A B C D IV - Read the following passage, then choose the correct answer to questions 26 - 30 (0,2) Plants supply man with food clothing, and shelter- his most important needs Many of our most useful medicines are also made (26) plants In addition, plants add beauty and pleasure to our lives Most people enjoy the smell of fowers, the sight field of waving grain, and the quiet of a forest Not (27) plants are helpful to man Some species grow in fields and gardens as weeds that choke off useful plants Tiny hits of pollen from (28) plants cause such (29) _as asthma and hay fever Other plants destroy millions of dollars (30) of crops yearly 26 A of B from C by D with 27 A all B every C any D some 28 A any B certain C most D all 29 A accidents B diseases C misfortune D disasters 30 A worth B value C price D money V - Choose one sentence that has the same meaning as the root one (0,4) (32) 31 “Do you know Long’s address?” he asked me A He asked me for Long’s address B He asked me if someone knew Long’s address C He asked me if I know Long’s address D He asked me if I knew Long’s address 32 They are building a new bridge over the river A A new bridge is building over the river B A new bridge is being built over the river C A new bridge is going to build over the river D A new bridge is built over the river 33 I used to go to the cinema on Sundays A I usually went to the cinema on Sundays B I got used to going the cinema on Sundays C I didn’t go to the cinema on Sundays D I usually go to the cinema on Sundays 34 You feel unhealthy because you don’t take any exercise A If you don’t take any exercise, you will feel unhealthy B If you took more exercise, you would feel healthier C If you take more exercise, you will feel healthier D If you were healthier, you would take more exercise 35 Unless we protect the environment, our life will be badly affected A If we protect the environment, our life will be badly affected B If we don’t protect the environment, our life will be badly affected C If we don’t protect the environment, our life won’t be badly affected D If our life is badly affected, we will protect the environment VI - Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one (0,4) 36 If he doesn’t work harder, he’ll lose his job - Unless _ 37 I have never been here before - It is the first _ 37 You have read this novel, haven’t you? - Have you _ 39 It was raining hard, so we had to cancel the game - We had to _ 40 It’s very wonderful to spend the weekend in the countryside - Spending _ -HẾT I1 ĐỀ SỐ 16 Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others (0,2) A think B therefore C throughout D thanks A cleaned B played C used D hoped A stood B blood C good D foot A nation B natural C matter D anger A books B clubs C hats D stamps II - Choose the best answer from the four options given (A, B,C, or D) to complete each sentence (0,2) Helen: “Where you come from?” ~ Ann “ .” A I come from London B In London C Yes,I’ve just come here D I’m living in London He in the cafe when she came A sat B has sat C has been sitting D was sitting Mr Dung will be leaving Son La on Sunday A in B at C from D for “Pass me that pen, please!” ~ “ ” A Here you are B No, it isn’t C Yes, please D It doesn’t matter 10 Where is Huong? ~ She’s out She said she back soon A is B was C came D would be 11 Thang has applied for a in a new company A career B work C job D task 12 you let me take a photograph of you? A Will B Shall C May D Must 13 All of us were that he came first He hasn’t been working hard so far A surprising B to surprise C surprised D to be surprised 14 I telephoned the station to make of the time of the train (33) A sure B true C real D right 15 My brother loves to music very much A to be listened B listening C to listen D listened 16 He his grandparents every Sunday A has visited B visits C is visiting D was visiting 17 The policeman explained to us to get to the airport A how B how can we C how can D how we can 18 Several people were hurt in the accident but only one to hospital A was taken B was taking C has taken D has been taking 19 He in London at the moment A studies B is studying C has studied D will study 20 The college got some money by selling one of its old pictures A useful B usual C valuable D helpful III - Identify the underlined word/ phrase (A or B,C,D) that needs correcting to become an exact one (0,2) 21 Hurry up! She’s cut herself It bleeds quite badly A B C D 22 The printed paper will get out from the output path on a minute A B C D 23 My computer doesn’t work I think that it is broke A B C D 24 Everybody I know like to eat chocolates and ice-cream A B C D 25 The teacher is telling the pupils what to use the new equipment A B C D IV - Read the following passage, then choose the correct answer to questions 26 - 30 (0,2) Solar energy is a long lasting source of energy, and it can (26) _almost anywhere To generate solar energy, we only need solar cells and (27) ! Solar cells can easily be installed on house (28) , so we don’t need any new space Compared to other renewable sources, they also possess many advantages: wind and water power rely on turbines which (29) noisy, expensive and which take up large space Solar cells are totally silent and (30) _ As they have no moving parts, they require little maintenance and have a long lifetime 26 A be used B is used C be using D to be used 27 A the earth B the planet C the sun D the moon 28 A yards B roofs C gardens D doors 29 A is B be C are D was 30 A polluted B polluting C non-polluted D non-polluting V - Read the following passage, then choose the correct answer to questions 31 - 35 (0,4) Devastating floods along the coast have left many people homeless People are asked to help by donating food, clothes, furniture, and other supplies to the Assistance Fund Donations of bottled water are especially needed, since the foods have disrupted the local water supply In addition, volunteers are needed to travel to the fooded area to help distribute the donations 31 What does this notice concern? A Help for food victims B Safety precaution C Dangerous roads D Warning about weather 32 What kind of supplies is NOT mentioned? A Furniture B Clothing C Food D Medicine 33 In addition to supplies, what is needed? A Volunteers B New bridges C Places to stay D Teacher 34 “Devastating foods” in line refer to those that _ A happen suddenly B are very short C last for a long time D cause a lot of damage (34) 35 The word “donating” in line is closest in meaning to _ A selling B buying C giving D taking VI - Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one (0,4) 36 I couldn’t sleep I was tired - Although _ 37 The planet is Venus The planet is closest to the Earth - The planet which _ 38 They have just sent an ambulance to the school - An ambulance _ 39 “There are fights from Nha Trang to Ha Noi twice a week” they said to me - They told me _ 40 “Don’t interrupt me while I am speaking.” Nam said to Hoa - Nam told Hoa not _ -HẾT ĐỀ SỐ 17 Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others A shut A the A books A paper A food B put B there B clubs B happy B moon C cut C think C hats C passage C food D such D this D stamps D handbag D soon Choose the best answer from the four options given (A, B,C, or D) to complete each sentence The children felt when their mother was coming back home A excitement B excitedly C excited D exciting He laughed _when he was watching “Tom and Jerry” on TV A happy B happily C happiness D unhappy If I _free, I’ll come to see you A am B was C will be D have been What would you if you me? A are B have been C were D will be 10 She felt tired , she had to finish her homework A However B Therefore C So D Although 11 I suggest a picnic on the weekend A to have B having C had D have 12 You better if you took this medicine A will feel B feel C felt D would feel 13 Lan and her family had a to their home village A two-days trip B day-two tripC two-day tripD day trips 14 A country which exports a lot of rice is called a(n) country A rice-export B exporting-rice C export-rice D rice-exporting 15 He to Ha Noi ten days ago A has gone B went C was going D goes 16 When my father was young, he get up early to the gardening A was used to B use to C got used to D used to 17 _I came to see her yesterday, she was reading a book A Before B When C While D After 18 The boy _eyes are brown is my friend A whose B who C whom D which 19 The teacher told his students _laughing A stop B stopping C to stop D stopped 20 I don’t have a computer I wish I _a new one A have B have had C had D will have (35) Identify the underlined word/ phrase (A or B,C,D) that needs correcting to become an exact one 21 At the moment I am spending my weekend go to camping with my friends A B C D 22 My father asked me to pay much attention to English next year A B C D 23 When she came to my house I lied in bed listening to music A B C D 24 I think I prefer country life more than city life 25 Can you tell me what you have done at o’clock last night ? A B C D Read the following passage, then choose the correct answer to questions 26 - 30 Jeans are very popular with (26) people all over the world Some people say that jeans are the “uniform” of youth But they haven’t always been popular The story of jeans (27) almost two hundred years ago People in Genoa, Italy made pants The cloth made in genoa was (28) “jeanos” The pants were called “jeans” In 1850, a saleman in California began selling pants made of canvas His name was Levi Strauss Because they were so strong, “Levi’s pants” became (29) with gold miners, farmers and cowboys Six years later Levis began making his pants with blue cotton cloth called denim Soon after, factory (30) in the US and Europe began wearing jeans Young people usually didn’t wear them 26 A rich B old C young D poor 27 A start B starts C was starting D started 28 A call B calls C calling D called 29 A famous B popular C good D wonderful 30 A workers B drivers C cowboys D farmers Read the following passage, then choose the correct answer to questions 31 - 35 Smoking causes lung cancer, which is the number one cancer among men Ninety percent of the people who get lung cancer die Smoking is also the leading cause of mouth cancer, tongue cancer, and throat cancer.Many smokers have heart disease and pneumonia Smoking causes one million early deaths in the world every year Smokers not only harm themselves but also harm others Smokers breathe smoke out into the air They breathe it out on their children and their wives or husbands Children whose parents smoke have more breathing and lung problems than other children Women who are married to smokers are more likely to have lung cancer than those married to non-smokers We are all aware that smoking is bad So why people smoke? 31 The number one cancer among men is A tongue cancer B throat cancer C lung cancer D mouth cancer 32 The main cause of mouth cancer, tongue cancer and throat cancer is A drinking B overeating C breathing D smoking 33 Every year, smoking causes about one million A cancer patients B killing diseases C early deathsD injured men 34 The word “it” in the passage refers to A cancer B smoke C air D breath 35 Who are more likely to have lung cancer and lung problems? A People who live in the city B People who live with smokers C People who live with non-smokers D People who live in the country Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one 36 37 38 39 It’s years since I last saw Nam “Don’t make so much noise, Peter.” said Carol Keeping the environment clean is very important “You should turn off the lights before going out” Mrs Hoa said - I haven’t Carol told Peter It’s Mrs Hoa suggested (36) 40 Why don’t you plant some trees around your house to get more fresh air? -HẾT - - How about ĐỀ SỐ 18 Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others A lose B move C stove D improve A opens B photographs C performs D pays A raised B picked C laughed D watched A cough B plough C weigh D though A turn B burn C curtain D bury Choose the best answer from the four options given (A, B,C, or D) to complete each sentence They are not _to take part in this program of the World Health Organization A so old B old enough C enough old D as old The football match was postponed _the bad weather A despite B in spite C because D because of Peter doesn’t like scuba-diving _does his brother A Too B Neither C So D Either If I had the map now, I _a short-cut across the desert A could have taken B take C could take D can take 10 If I were you, I would advise _the new teaching method A try B trying C to try D tries 11 My father is very busy _, he is always willing to give a hand with the housework A Despite B Although C However D Therefore 12 The capital of Thailand is _ A London B Paris C Bangkok D Phnom Penh 13 This detailed map is _the atlas A more useful B more useful than C more useful as D usefuler than 14 The smaller the room is, the _furniture it needs A less B fewer C smaller D more 15 He hates _at while he is out in the street A stared B be stared C is stared D being stared 16 If I _you, I’d take some rest before the exam tomorrow A is B are C were D would be 17 It was _hot day that we decided to leave work early A such B so C so a D such a 18 Let’s go for a walk, _we? A will B shall C D must 19 I wish I _to him Now it is too late A had listened B would listen C listened D have listened 20 Ellen: “ _?” ~ Tom: “He’s tall and thin with blue eyes.” A How is John doing B What does John like C What does John look like D Who does John look like Choose the underlined part (marked A, B, C or D) that needs correction 21 It was important that we should be on time at the meeting tonight A B C D 22 Nam is tallest student in his class A B C D 23 People who exercise frequently have greater physical endurance than those who doesn’t A B C D 24 It was such a terrible fire that the whole building were destroyed A B C D (37) 25 They suggested ban the sale of alcohol at football matches A B C D Read the following passage, then choose the correct answer to questions 26- 30 It can be shown in facts and figures that cycling is the cheapest, most convenient, and most environmentally desirable form of transport (26) towns, but such cold calculations not mean much on a frosty winter morning The real appeal of cycling is that it is so (27) 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 (28) 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 (29) of accidents involving cyclists However, although police records (30) 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 26 A in B at C to D on 27 A boring B careful C enjoyable D excited 28 A expectedly B strangely C terribly D comfortably 29 A size B number C deal D digit 30 A point B indicate C display D exhibit Read the following passage, then choose the correct answer to questions 31- 35 Ted Robinson has been worried all the week Last Tuesday he received a letter from the local police In the letter he was asked to call at the station Ted wondered why he was wanted by the police, but he went to the station yesterday, and now he is not worried any more At the station he was told by a smiling police-man that his bicycle had been found Five years ago, the policeman told him, the bicycle was picked up in a small village four hundred miles away It’s now being sent to his home by train Ted was most surprised when he heard the news He was amused too, because he never expected the bicycle to be found It was stolen twenty years ago when Ted was a boy of fifteen 31 Ted was worried because _ A he received a letter B he went to the police station yesterday C the police would catch him D he didn’t know why the police wanted him 32 The police who talked to Ted was _ A pleasant B worried C surprised D small 33 Why was Ted very surprised when he heard the news? A Because his bicycle was stolen 20 years ago B Because his bicycle was found when he was a boy of fifteen C Because he thought he would never find the bicycle D Because the bicycle was sent to him by train 34 When was Ted’s bicycle found? A Last Tuesday B Five years ago C Twenty years ago D Yesterday 35 Which of the following statements is NOT true? A The police asked Ted to go to their station B The policeman told Ted the good news days ago C Ted is no longer anxious now D Ted is 35 years old now Choose the correct answer (marked A, B, C or D) to each of the following questions 36 _, Bill arrived late A In spite of having taken a taxi B Despite of having taken a taxi C Although of having taken a taxi D Though having taken a taxi 37 The nurse asked Mrs Green _ A how was old her son B how old son was C how old her son is D how old her son was 38 The more a car costs, A faster it goes B the faster it goes C so faster it goes D the fastest it goes 39 The students never understand you, they? ~ ? A Do the students never understand you? B Are the students never understand you? C Don’t the students never understand you? D Do they the students never understand you? 40 , he’ll lose his job (38) A If he works harder C Unless he doesn’t work harder B If he doesn’t works harder D Unless he works harder -THE END - ĐỀ SỐ 19 Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others A chemistry A moment A produce A bomb A teenage B kitchen B slogan B huge B debt B luggage C watch C comb C lunar C describe C image D catch D opposite D cure D doubt D damage Choose the best answer from the four options given (A, B,C, or D) to complete each sentence We feel very _today A happiness B happy C happily D are happy The government should something to help _ A the poors B the poor ones C poor D the poor When I looked round the door, the baby _quietly A is sleeping B was sleeping C slept D were sleeping Do you feel like _to the cinema or would you rather _TV at home? A going-watching B going-watchC go-watch D go-watched 10 The policeman warned us _there A not to go B to not go C not to goingD not go 11 This food is the worst I _tasted A had never B have ever C did D had 12 London _an underground train system since the nineteeth century A has B had C have had D has had 13 I haven’t written any letters home since I _here A came B come C coming D comes 14 It’s time we went If we don’t leave now, we _the last train A miss B will miss C would miss D missed 15 It is impossible for me _in all this noise A work B to work C working D worked 16 They asked me a lot of questions, most of _I couldn’t answer well A whom B whose C which D that 17 They explained _him how they should operate the machine A to B with C for D about 18 We didn’t like the club _the poor quality of his service A so B however C because of D because 19 I am angry because you didn’t tell me the truth I don’t like _ A being deceived B to be deceive C be deceived D being deceiving 20 I have already finished all my work, so I don’t have _tonight I think I will read for a while A study B to study C studying D studied Choose the underlined part (marked A, B, C or D) that needs correction 21 In order to being a good salesclerk, you mustn’t be rude to the customers A B C D 22 According to the sign on the restaurant door, all dinners are requiring to wear shirts and shoes A B C D 23 My mother always made me to wash my hands before every meal A B C D 24 Although his leg was broken however, he managed to get out of the car (39) A B C D 25 The information I got from the assistant was such confusing that I didn’t know what to A B C D Read the following passage, then choose the correct answer to questions 26- 35 The traffic light signal was invented by a railway signaling engineer It was installed (26) The House of Parliament in 1868 It (27) like any railway signal of the time, and was operated by gas (28) _, it exploded and killed a policeman, and the accident (29) _further development until cars became common (30) _traffic lights are an American invention Red-green (31) _were installed in Cleveland in 1914 Three-color signals, (32) _by hand from a tower in the (33) _of the street, were installed in New York in 1918 The (34) lights of this type to (35) _in Britain were in London, on the junction between St James’s street and Piccadilly in 1925 26 A outside B out C out of D outdoors 27 A resembled B looked C showed D seemed 28 A However B Therefore C Although D Despite 29 A forbade B avoided C discouraged D disappointed 30 A New B Recent C Modern D Late 31 A methods B systems C means D ways 32 A worked B operated C turned D held 33 A heart B focus C halfway D middle 34 A original B primary C first D early 35 A show B appear C happen D become Choose the correct answer (marked A, B, C or D) to each of the following questions 36 It is time _ A the children to go to bed B for the children to go to bed C for the children to going to bed D for the children go to bed 37 It took _ A me one hour to go to work by bicycle B I one hour to go to work by bicycle C me one hour going to work by bicycle D my one hour to go work by bicycle 38 It is two months _ A since it has rained B since last it rained C since it last rained D since it was last rained 39 He couldn’t set up a new world record _ A although he tried hard B even though he tried hard C in spite of the fact that he tried hard D All are correct 40 I really wish but I didn’t A I had invited her to the party B had I invited her to the party C I invited her to the party D I has invited her to the party -THE END ĐỀ SỐ 20 Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others A thank B they C these D than A walks B cups C students D pens A talked B watched C lived D stopped A stream B leather C cream D dream A striped B slice C diet D recipe Choose the best answer from the four options given (A, B,C, or D) to complete each sentence Lan wishes she _a long vacation A has B had C have D having (40) He saw that film _7.00 p.m _Sunday A on-from B in-at C at-at You like watching sports, _, Peter? A you B aren’t you C don’t you You shouldn’t eat _ It’s not good for your health A quick B quickly C fastly 10 Minh got wet _he forgot his umbrella A so B because C and 11 The girl _is standing near the window is my sister A who B when C where 12 We _Nam since he left school A met B meet C meeting 13 Do you mind _me home? A taking B take C took 14 This building _in 1980 A built B builds C was built 15 She asked me _ at English A if I was good B if was I good C if I good 16 If you _your passport, you will be in trouble A lost B lose C would lose 17 What’s the name of the man _gave us a gift? A he B which C who 18 The librarian asked us _so much noise A not to make B no make C not making 19 We have lived in this fat _five years A ago B for C since 20 I really enjoyed the disco It was great, _? A isn’t it B is it C wasn’t it D at-on D doesn’t he D slow D therefore D in which D haven’t met D to take D is built D if I am good D losing D whose D don’t make D already D weren’t it Choose the underlined part (marked A, B, C or D) that needs correction 21 I look forward to have the resolution to the problem I have mentioned A B C D 22 They have moved nothing in your room while they sent you to the hospital A B C D 23 Aren’t you afraid that they will sack you if you didn’t start coming to work on time? A B C D 24 I had to drive to the factory to pick up my brother, who’s car wouldn’t start A B C D 25 It was not easy for us getting tickets for the concert A B C D Read the following passage, then choose the correct answer to questions 26- 30 The invention of the phonograph happened quite by accident Thomas Edison moved to Menlo Park, New Jersy in 1876, where he established an industrial research laboratory There, Edison was working on a carbon telephone transmitter to improve the existing Bell telephone system In that laboratory a year later, Edison invented the phonograph while he was trying to improve a telegraph repeater He attached a telephone diaphragm to the needle in the telegraph repeater; in this way, he was able to reproduce a recording that could be played back After he made some improvements to the machine, he tested it He recited “Mary Had a Little Lamb” into the machine and played his voice back to a very surprised audience 26 What is the best title for the passage? A Thomas Edison’s many inventions B Improvements in telephone and telegraph (41) 27 28 29 30 C The History of Menlo Park D An accidental invention In what year did the invention of phnograph occur? A 1876 B 1877 C 1878 D the article does not say What was Edison working on when he created the phonograph? A A telegraph repeater B A telegraph diaphragm C A telephone repeater D A telephone diaphragm According to the passage, how was the phonograph made? A With a telephone needle and a recorder B From a recording of a telegraph C With only a telegraph repeater D From a combination of telephone & telegraph part According to the passage, how did Edison test his new invention? A He made improvements to the machine B He used a carbon transmitter C He read a children’s rhyme D He produced the audience voice Read the following passage, then choose the correct answer to questions 31- 35 Singapore is an island city of about three million people It’s a beautiful city with lots of parks and open spaces It’s also a very (31) city Most of the people (32) in high-rise fats in different parts of the island The business district is very modern with (33) of high new office buildings Singapore also has some nice older sections In Chinatown, there (34) rows of old shop houses The government buildings in Singapore are very beautiful and date from the colonial days Singapore is famous (35) its shops and restaurants There are many good shopping centers Most of the goods are duty free Singapore’s restaurants sell Chinese, Indian, Malay and European food, and the prices are quite reasonable 31 A large B dirty C small D clean 32 A live B lives C are living D lived 33 A lot B lots C many D much 34 A is B will be C were D are 35 A in B on C at D for Choose the correct answer (marked A, B, C or D) to each of the following questions 36 _with you again next summer A I look forward to staying B She look forward to staying C I look forward to stay D She looks forward to stay 37 “What are you doing now?”, the teacher asked Tom - The teacher asked Tom _ A what he was doing now B what was he doing then C what he was doing then D what was I doing then 38 Mary spent _the countryside last week A hours travel to B hour to travel C hours travel D hours traveling to 39 I like playing badminton in summer ~ _ A So am I B I do, too C I so D I like, either 40 Do you mind _? A if I borrow your car B borrowing your car C to borrow your car D if I borrowed your car -THE END ĐỀ SỐ 21 Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others A kids A heading A go A time A looked B roofs B clearing B game B shine B moved C banks C realize C give C mine C gained D hats D Korea D large D thing Dprepared (42) Choose the best answer from the four options given (A, B,C, or D) to complete each sentence The _growth rate of Vietnam reached about 8.0% in 2007 A economics B economic C economy D economically She is going to finish her work, _? A is she B isn’t she C will she D doesn’t she I would like _Holland A visit B to visit C visiting D visited Don’t forget _the door when you go out A locking B for locking C to lock D lock 10 We couldn’t go out _the storm A because B owing C as of D because of 11 The couple _divorce was in the newspaper has got married again A who B whose C which D people 12 John F.Kennedy wouldn’t have died in 1963 if he _to Dallas A didn’t go B wouldn’t go C hadn’t gone D not go 13 One of the students in my class _off sick today A were B was C have been D are 14 Alan and Ruth took these photographs _ A themselves B herself C himself D ourselves 15 The teacher said that we had to learn all these expressions _heart A on B with C by D in 16 He was homesick, and he _all his family and friends A lacked B missed C desired D hoped 17 _it was raining heavily, we went out without a raincoat A In spite of B Although C However D In spite 18 She never wears red because it doesn’t _to her A suit B match C fit D like 19 He is not very good _mathematics A on B in C for D at 20 The articles _the magazine has published are very scholarly A of B on C which D and Identify the underlined word/ phrase (A or B,C,D) that needs correcting to become an exact one 21 Are you interested between learning English? A B C D 22 My brother enjoys to go to the park on Summer evenings A B C D 23 If it rain, I will stay at home and watch TV A B C D 24 Florida, that is known to be the Sunshine State, attracts many tourists every year A B C D 25 When the university suggested to raise the tuition again, the student senate protested vigorously A B C D Read the following passage, then choose the correct answer to questions 26 - 35 Planet earth is part of a system of planets and their moons, as well as numerous asteroids and comets which (26) around a huge star we call the Sun The Sun itself (27) of gas Nuclear reactions inside its core (28) _the heat and light that make life on the Earth (29) The Earth is the third of four small terrestrial (Earth like) planets that orbit close to the (30) Further out in our Solar System are four huge gas planets, while distant Pluto, (31) planet, is made (32) _rock and ice Our Earth is one of the ten planets that orbit the Sun- a huge, burning-hot star in the center of our Solar System The Solar System and all the stars in the (43) (33) are part of our galaxy-the Milky Way, which (34) as many as 200 billions stars Beyond our galaxy (35) millions more galaxies They all add together to make up the Universe 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 A run A consists A produce A able A Earth A the smaller A from A space A consists A is B orbit B remains B product B possibility B Mars B smallest B of B Universe B makes from B are C turn C includes C production C possible C Mercury C the most smallest C for C Moon C stays C to be D walk D maintains D productive D ability D Sun D the smallest D in D sky D contains D get Give the correct tense or form of the verbs in brackets 36 37 38 39 40 When my mother came home from work, I _(cook) dinner Jane _(go) to school by bicycle every day The children _(play) badminton in the stadium now You _(go) to London last month? The candidates mustn’t _(bring) books into the examination room Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one 41 The girl is very friendly She lived next door to us 42 “What is your name?” Mr Brown asked me 43 Learning English is very necessary 44 Although his leg was broken, he managed to get out of the car 45 If someone doesn’t put the coal in, the fire will go out -HẾT - - The girl Mr Brown asked me It is In spite of his Unless (44) ĐỀ SỐ 22 A PHONETICS I Select A, B, C or D only to indicate the word whose bold and underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest in the following questions of to10 ( 2points) A good B mood C noon D pool A music B student C use D study A thank B month C within D eighth A whisper B whistle C who D why A chapter B chemist C cheese D rich A feather B heat C meat D seat A missed B worked C hated D watched A cow B brown C how D grow A third B fire C first D sir 10 A relaxes B watches C misses D lives II Select A, B, C or D only to indicate the word whose stress pattern is different from the rest in the following questions of 11 to 15( 1point) 11 A morning B college C arrive D famous 12 A writer B teacher C builder D career 13 A attend B option C percent D become 14 A cartoon B western C teacher D theatre 15 A eleven B yesterday C attitude D evening B LEXICO-GRAMMAR I Choose the best option A, B, C or D to complete the following questions of 16 to 25 ( 2points) 16 You have plenty of time to finish your breakfast There _ any school today A doesn’t be B aren’t C not being D isn’t 17 They tell me he is _ a lot of money in his new job A having B earning C gaining D profiting 18 It is no good _ him to see you off A to expect B expecting C of expecting D for him to expect 19 Go on to the _ exercise when you have finished this one A all B other C either D every 20 Now, the weather is cold on our vacation I wish it _ warmer A was B were C would be D had been 21 The shop are always of people at Christmas time A full B stuffed C busy D crowded 22 How many photographs _ of the Sydney Opera house every year? A are taken B took C were taken D are taking (45) 23 Miss Anna working in this school ten years ago A starts B started C has started D have started 24 Jennifer lives in a small apartment _ the ground floor A under B by C in D on 25 That is the interesting film I’ve ever seen A more B even C most D very II Complete the following sentences from 26 to 35 with the correct preposition( 2points) 26 The problem is becoming serious We have to something it 27 I prefer this chair the other one It’s more comfortable 28 The river divides the city two parts 29, 30 “Have you ever been Borle?” “No, I’ve never heard _ it?” 31 What have you done with the money you had? What did you spend it _? 32 Don’t ask me to decide I’m not very good making decisions 33 What you think the best solution _ the problem 34 There has been a big increase the price of land recently 35 He doesn’t have much contact other people III Fill the blanks from 36 to 45 with the right form of the CAPITAL words provided ( 2points) 36 You must be _ when you open that door CARE 37 claim that the virus among seals was caused by pollution ENVIRONMENT 38 James received a lot of from her teachers and friends COURAGE 39 Using electricity is an _ way of cooking Gas is much cheaper ECONOMY 40 Thousands of people were made by the earthquake in Japan HOME 41 The love for books is helpful in _ the pupils’ knowledge DEVELOP 42 Since its _, television has attracted millions of viewers INVENT 43 My favorite form of _ is playing the guitar ENTERTAIN 44 I really don’t think he has the to this job ABLE 45 This professor explained his ideas with great _ CLEAR IV Complete the sentences from 46 to 55 with the right from of the verb given in brackets ( 2points) 46 Listen! I think someone (knock) _ at the door 47 Her youngest brother (get) a new job a year ago 48 By the time you receive this letter, I (leave) for Japan 49 You won’t know what to unless you (listen) carefully 50 While we (fish) _, someone came to the house and left this note 51 The window-cleaner (come) _ at eight tomorrow 52 I have reminded you once; I (not do) _ it again 53 If you (not change) _ your wet clothes, you may catch a cold 54 You shouldn’t get John (type) _ this report, he’s a careless man 55 London (have) an underground train system since the nineteenth century C READING COMPREHENSION I Complete the following passage by choosing A, B, C or D for questions from 56 to 65 ( 2points) Clothes can tell a lot about a person Some people like colorful (56) _ because they want everyone to (57) at them and they want to be the centre of attention (58) people like to wear nice clothes, but their clothes are colorful or fancy They not want people to look at them Clothes today are very different (59) the clothes of the 19th century One difference is the way they look For example, in the 19 th century, all women (60) _ blouses with long skirts But today, (61) not always wear blouses with long skirts Sometimes they wore short skirts Sometimes they wear pants Another difference between the 19 th century (62) (46) _ today is cloth In the 19th century, clothes (63) _ made only from natural kinds of cloth They were made from (64) , wool silk or line But today, there are many kinds of man-made cloth A lot of clothes are now made (65) nylon, rayon, or polyester 56 A clothes B suits C shirts D trousers 57 A see B watch C look D laugh 58 A Some B Few C The D Other 59 A of B from C with D on 60 A wear B worn C wearing D wore 61 A children B women C men D students 62 A and B but C from D with 63 A are B were C will be D have been 64 A plastic B metal C cotton D wood 65 A by B with C in D from II Read the following passage and answer the questions from 66 to 70 by choosing A, B, C or D The country is more beautiful than a town and more pleasant to live in Many people think so, and go to the country for the summer holidays though they cannot live there all the year round Some have a cottage built in a village so that they can go there whenever they can find the time English villages are not all alike, but in some ways they are not very different from one another Almost every village has a church, the round or square tower of which can be seen from many miles around Surrounding the church is the churchyard, where people are buried The village green is a wide stretch of grass, and houses or cottages are built round it Country life is now fairly comfortable and many villages have water brought pipes into each house Most villages are so close to some small towns that people can go there to buy what they can’t find in the village shops 66 When city people often go the country? A At the weekends B All the year round C At Christmas D The summer holidays 67 What is the advantage of city people when they have a cottage built in the village? A They can have their houses rented B They can go to the country at weekends C They can go to the country wherever they can find the time D All are correct 68 What is the common feature of English villages? A They have church B They have a village green C They have a church with a tall tower, and a village green D They have running water 69 What is NOT mentioned in the life of English villages? A The village green B The church C Running water D The Internet 70 What can villagers when their villages are close to small towns? A They can go there to buy whatever they want B They can go there to buy cheaper things C They can go there to buy what is not found in the village shops D They can go there to buy luxury goods D WRITING I Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting from 71 to 80 ( 2points) 71 The exercises were such difficult that we couldn’t them A B C D 72 I wish you can help me with that difficult problem A B C D 73 She was so lazy that she punished by her teacher A B C D 74 In the afternoon we went to boat in the river A B C D (47) 75 I got up late this morning, that I didn’t have time for breakfast A B C D 76 Uncle John said that he would go to Nha Trang tomorrow A B C D 77 A stranger asked me how far was it from my house to the school A B C D 78 The mother asked her son what did he want for his birthday A B C D 79 Barbara never listens to music on the radio, doesn’t she? A B C D 80 Would you like reading the story about the invention of the telephone? A B C D II Rewrite the sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first given ( 2points) 81 “You’d better not lend them any more money, Tom,” said John 82 You will catch a cold if you don’t keep your feet dry 83 Mai is too young to see the horror film 84 That factory is producing more and more pollution 85 Nam is sorry now that he didn’t accept the job 86 He gets up early in the morning and he’s used to it 87 You can’t see the house from the street 88 I can’t cook as well as my mother does 89 He failed to win the race 90 “They won’t correct your papers before Friday,” he said -> John advised Tom ……………… -> Unless …………………… -> Mai is not ……………………… -> More and more pollution …… ->Nam now wishes that ………… -> He’s used to …………………… -> The house ………………… -> My mother ………………… -> He didn’t ………………………… -> He said …………………………… III Make meaningful sentences from the sets of words and phrases provided ( 2points) 91 It / a nice morning/ May 92 My friends/ I / take / a boat trip / the Mekong Delta 93 We / see / a lot of women/ plant/ rice / rice fields 94 After an hour/ we / stop by/ island/ and / visit/ snake farm/ see the snakes 95 At noon/ we listen/ traditional music/ play / local people 96 Then we / have lunch / rice and fresh food / fruit garden 97 After the meal/ we continue / trip/ foating market 98 There we / enjoy / buy / fruit and many local specialties 99 At pm/ we visit/ famous pagoda/ before/ coming / home/ coach 100 The trip/ very interesting/ we/ enjoy/ very much _ The end _ ĐỀ SỐ 23 I Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others (5 marks) A hear B clear C near D tea A cleaned B finished C stopped D washed A seen B sit C sure D say A those B thanks C father D brother A hat B garden C harm D farm II Select A, B, C or D only to indicate the word whose stress pattern is different from the rest ( marks ) A education B community C development D unbreakable A prepare B repeat C purpose D police A literature B entertainment C recreation D information A chocolate B structural C important D national A cinema B position C family D popular (48) III Rearrange the following sentences to make a complete conversation The first one has been done for you (10 marks) A I don’t know but I’ll anything I’m good with my hands and I’m a hard worker B I’m going to ask you some questions, OK? What kind of jobs have you had? C Thank you very much D Why did you leave it? E What did you there? F Next, please! G I used to cut sheets of plastic H My family moved to this city at the beginning of this year and I need to change my job I The last five years, I worked in a plastic factory J What you want to here? K Why don’t you fill out an application in the office It looks like we’re going to have an opening next week I’ll call you SECTION B: VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR IV Choose the best answer from A, B, C, or D (10 marks) The house was very small they enjoyed living there A but B as C because D since I’m really angry with her She is always so to me A says B saying C to say D says I don’t know many people in the neighborhood I wish that I more people A know B have known C will know D knew It’s so hot today Let’s go out for a drink, ? A will we B we C should we D shall we The train will leave in five minutes so you better hurry up A had B should C will D would I don’t remember this machine Can you show me how? A however B to operate C how to operate D whatever Susan was very pleased the birthday present her father gave her A of B with C from D to He’s a drinker and can nearly always be found in the hotel bar A full B strong C heavy D high The novels by Mark Twain attract a lot of children A writing B written C being written D to be written 10 Tim: Would you mind lending me your dictionary? Paul: A Yes, let’s B Great C No, of course not D Yes Here you are V Use the correct form of verbs in the brackets (10 marks) The children (1 make) a lot of noise now I (2 be) afraid that they (3 wake up) my father, who (4 sleep) in the next room Peter: Where is Paul? Nam: I (5 not see) him today Tom: Where were you at o’clock last night? Mary: I (6 dance) at my friend’s party Na's brother (7 buy) this English book for her two weeks ago She (8 like) it very much He asked me (9 clean) these windows We (10 learn) English since we were in grade VI Complete the following questions with the correct preposition.( marks) Actors have to learn their lines heart Is Nurse Smith _ duty tonight? Coffee shops will always be popular retired people It’s typical Jim to forget his keys Schools in Vietnam are different those in the USA VII There is one mistake in each of the following sentences Find and correct it (8 marks) During The Second World War, almost a third of a million people was killed Their father often takes them to the park for pleasure in Sunday mornings He is the only person which helped me a lot when I lived in Ky Son Life in the city is often noisy than in the country (49) Lucky, Nga still had enough time to finish her test It is very interesting learning English The homeworks that your teacher assigned is due on Tuesday unless you have made prior arrangements to turn it in late Mr Brown isn’t in his own car, he is driving someone else car VIII Use the correct form of the given words to complete the following sentences (8 marks) Hanoi is much more from Kuala Lumpur DIFFERENCE Mr John caused an accident yesterday He drove very CARE Nowadays, many people are interested in saving money and resources NATURE Ba is the student in his class GOOD The told us not to take reference books out of the school library LIBRARY Last Sunday afternoon, the students in class 9A walked up the to visit MOUNTAINOUS the shrine of a Vietnamese hero The consumers want products that will work and save money EFFECT Lan Anh is because she misses her parents and friends very much HAPPY SECTION C: READING COMPREHENSION IX Read the following passage and complete the numbered blanks from to 10 with one suitable word only Valentine is celebrated on (1.) _ February 14 It is a festival (2.) _ romantic love as many people give cards, letters, flowers or presents to their lover They may also arrange a romantic (3.) in a restaurant People who would like to have a romantic relationship with somebody may use the occasion to make (4.) known, often anonymously Valentine's Day is not a public holiday Government offices, stores, schools and other organizations are (5.) as usual Public transit systems run on their regular (6.) _ Restaurants may be busier than usual as many people go (7.) for an evening with their spouse or partner Valentine's Day is also a very (8.) date for weddings The most (9.) _ Valentine's Day symbols are the heart, particularly in reds and pinks, and pictures or models of Cupid Cupid is usually portrayed as a small winged figure with a bow and arrow In mythology, he uses his arrow to strike the hearts of people People who have (10.) in love are sometimes said to be 'struck by Cupid's arrow X Read the passage and choose the best answer from A, B, C, or D (5 marks) Parents send their children to school to prepare for the time when they grow up Children learn their native language so that they will be able to communicate fuently with other people around them Moreover, they can preserve the valuable culture and literature of their country They learn foreign languages in order to benefit from other countries’ heritage The more foreign languages they learn, the more benefits they get Children also learn math to calculate, geography to know about nature, and history to know about human beings and historical events Nearly everything they study at school has some practical uses in their life Parents send their children to school to A play better B learn English C prepare for their future D make them grow up Why children have to learn their native language? A To learn foreign languages B To communicate fuently with other people around them C To benefit from foreign countries’ heritage D To know about nature According to the passage, children learn history to know about A people and historical events B practical uses in life C events of the history D the mankind How many school subjects are mentioned in the passage? A Five B Seven C Six D Four Most of the things children learn at school A are useless B have no use C are not necessary D have some practical uses SECTION D: WRITING XI Complete the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first one (10 marks) The match couldn’t start because of the heavy snow The heavy snow My mother was a worker in a factory when she was young My mother used You can improve your English by practicing speaking every day If It was such an interesting novel that I read it again and again The novel Please don’t ask me such silly questions Would you mind not .? (50) "Is Phong Nha cave in Quang Binh province?”, Jane said to her friend Jane asked Hung’s friends gave him a lot of gifts on his last birthday Hung He started working as an actor ten years ago He has 9.It often took my mom half an hour to get to work by underground every morning last month My mom spent 10 Couldn’t you take a bus to the station this morning? Wasn’t ? IX Composition (14 marks) “Do you like living in the city or in the country? Why?” Write a composition to express your idea on this (You should write within 150 – 180 words) THE END ĐỀ SỐ 24 A Phonetics - Grammar - Vocabulary: Question I: Choose the word that has the underlined parts pronounced differently from the others (5p): A photo A forest A health A thirsty A sundeck B below B resort B speak B guitar B garden C wonder C reason C each C dirty C weekend D lotus D visit D seat D listen D event Question II Choose the words that has different stress pattern from the others (5p): A accomplish B examine C imagine D chemistry A desire B mountain C plateau D constant A industry B interest C suburb D equality A medicine B decide C distance D patient 5.A arrangement B relationship C scientist D improve Question III Choose the word or phrase that best completes each sentence (10p): he comes in half an hour, we shall go alone A Because B If C Unless D When I don’t believe a word she says , I think she A lied B I laying C is telling lie D is lying , a bat sends out a series of signals, which bounce off any object in its path A When in fying B While it is fying C When they are fying D Once fying Mr John does not know the lawn mower after they had finished using it A where did they put B where they did put C where they put D where to put The noise startled the woman A frightened B frighten C frightening D fright Jack’s shoes are very dirty They need A cleaning B cleaner C to clean D clean His pronunciation causes me a lot of A difficulties B difficult C difficulty D difficultly We lived in that on the corner A old house brick small B brick small old house C small old brick house D house brick small old around us gives us vital information about our environment A The sounds are heard B That the hearing of sound C Hearing the sounds D Whatever the sounds are heard 10 He took his seat quietly , A in order that not to disturb their conversation B so as to disturb their conversation C in order not disturb their conversation D so as not to disturb their conversation Question IV: Choose the underlined word or phrase in each sentence that needs correcting(10p) I suggested that you taking his advice to treat your cough A B C D 2.Even though studying hard, he failed his exam last year (51) A B C D 3.The pollution of the sea can be the result of careless or dumping of waste A B C D If today is Sunday, we would have a lot of fun at the camping A B C D She apologized for being many rude to me A B C D 6.The children were playing last night outdoor when it began to rain hard A B C D 7.The bridge was hitting by a large ship during a sudden storm last week A B C D 8.Eventhough she looks very young, she is twice older than my twenty - year - old sister A B C D 9.One of the most urgent problem, facing us now is the need to control population growth A B C D 10.Tom has not completed the assignment yet, and Maria hasn’t, neither A B C D Question V Provide the correct form of the words given (10p): The environment - our responsibility These days it is (0) impossible to open a newspaper without reading about possible the damage we are doing to the environment The earth is being (1) and threat the future looks bad What can each of us do? We cannot clean up our pollution (2) rivers and seas overnight Nor can we stop the (3) of plants appear and animals But we can stop adding to the problem while (4) search for science answers, and laws are passed in nature’s (5) defend It may not be easy to change your lifestyle (6) , but some steps are complete easy to take : cut down the amount of (7) you do, or use as little plastics drive as possible It is also easy to save energy, which also reduces (8) bills We must all house make a personal (9) to work for the future of our planet if we want to decide (10) a better world for our grand - children 10 sure B Reading : Question VI : Choose the word or phrase which best completes each blank in the following passage(10p): My home is in the air - I an enormous amount of travelling It is a fast life and (1) of work , but I like it and that is the only way (2) me Everything is tiring - music, travelling- but what can I ? I am not (3) to complaining It is hard to imagine now (4) I will ever be very long in one place My home town is on the Caspian Sea There is sea, wind, sun, and (5) many tourists and hotels I have my own fat with four or five rooms , but I am seldom there If I am there for a day or two I prefer to (6) with my mother and grandmother They live in a small house , (7) it is very comfortable and my mother cooks for me I like good, simple food I have no wife , no brothers or sisters and my father (8) when I was seven He was an engineer and I don’t (9) him very well He liked music very much and wanted me to(10) a musician A most B full C complete D more A for B to C in D by A wanted B taken C used D known A and B so C while D that A far B too C much D more A stay B go C D spend A but B since C even D which A killed B gone C passed D died A know B remember C remind D see (52) 10 A become B turn C develop D grow Question VII: Read the passage and choose the best answer (10p): Man discovered fire many thousands years ago The first time he saw fire was probably when a tree was struck by lightning He soon learned how to make fire for himself However man probably made his fire by rubbing two sticks together Fire was very important to man He needed fire to keep himself warm at night He used fire to cook his food He used fire to frighten away enemies and wild animals In some parts of the world he used fire to signal messages Red Indians, for example, used fire to make smoke signals In some other countries people lit fires to warn their friends of danger Fire was very also used to give light Before the invention of oil lamp, men used burning sticks as torches And before man discovered gas and electricity, he small fires in wire baskets from posts to light the streets One man even used fire to tell the time He invented a candle clock He made a candle that took exactly twelve hours to burn Then he marked this candle in twelve equal parts He lit the candle and could tell the time by counting the number of parts left of the burning candle But the candle clock did not always work well If there was a wind blowing on the candle, the fame burned too quickly Man probably first made fire A from a tree struck by lightning B by rubbing two sticks together C from wire baskets on poster D from a candle Man probably first used fire A to tell the time B to send signal C to light the streets D to keep warm at night Fire was used by Red Indians A to make gas and electricity B to burn down trees C to send messages D to frighten away enemies The first street lights were A large bonfires B small fires in hanging baskets C burning trees D candles The candle clock burned for A twelve hours B one hour C a day D twelve days Question VIII: Fill each the numbered blanks in the following passage with ONE suitable word (10p): Food plays an important part in the development of nations In countries where food is (1)…… people have to spend most of their time getting enough to eat This usually slows down progress, because men have little time to (2)…… to science, industry, government, and art In nations where food is (3) and easy to get, men have more time to spend in activities that lead to progress and (4) of leisure The problem of (5) good food for everybody has not yet been solved Many wars have been (6) for food But it is no longer necessary to go to war for food Nations are beginning to put (7) knowledge to work for a (8 ) of their food problems They work (9) in the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) to help hungry nations (10) more food C Writing : Question IX: Complete the second sentence in such a way that it is almost the same as the first (10p): “You’d better not lend that man any more money, Mary” - said John John advised Although he took a taxis, Bill still arrived late for the concert Despite “It is ages since Alan visited his parents Alan Handicapped people find shopping in supermarkets difficult It is “You’d better go to the doctor if you’ve got a pain in your back, Anne”- Henry said Henry suggested “Could I borrow five pounds from you, Jane?”- asked Nick Nick asked Jane if It isn’t necessary to book tickets for the show in advance You need Don’t you regret not learning to swim? Don’t you wish ? We got lost because we didn’t have a map Had 10 They manage to finish the project in time for the presentation They succeeded Question X: Use the suggested words and phrases to write a complete letter(10p) Dear Mother and father, a You/ be pleased/ hear/ I / meet/ London Airport/ Mr and Mrs Robinson and/ son / Michael b Before I arrive/ it rain/ a week/ but/ Sunday/ sun shine/ first time (53) c Last Tuesday they take me/ Buckingham Palace/ I see the Changing of the Guard and listen / the band d Then we go/ Hyde Park/ have lunch/ a restaurant e After we / eat/ we go/ a walk/ see the Serpentine Lake f While we / walk/ I buy a postcard/ I enclose/ this letter g London have many interesting places/ see/ and I/ enjoy/ be here very much/ h Mr and Mrs Robinson and Michael ask me/ give/ their kind regards Love/ Carl ĐỀ SỐ 25 SECTION A: PHONETICS Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest 01 A nurse B bury C hurt D curly 02 A rays B bays C days D says 03 A laughed B sacred C naked D wicked 04 A grew B threw C knew D few 05 A leaf B knife C café D of 06 A thousand B proudly C southern D foul 07 A situation B question C safety D statue 08 A alone B own C post D cost 09 A college B colleague C luggage D huge 10 A this B thigh C wealthy D width SECTION B: GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY I Choose the best answer from A, B, C, or D that fits each blank 11 We usually write to each other ……… A every two weeks B every week twice C two every week D none is correct 12 If you look ……… the book, you can find what you need A at B for C up D through 13 Do you think we’ll find a solution ……… the problem? A to B for C of D about 14 I feel sick now I wish I so much cake A not ate B didn’t eat C hadn’t eaten D wouldn’t have eaten 15 … for the fact that he was working abroad, he would willingly have helped with the project A If it had been B If it hadn’t been C Had it been D Hadn’t it been 16 “Who is Mr Madely?” “ I have no idea I’ve never heard him” A about B from C after D of 17 lion dancing is very popular in Vietnam, my friend, Andy, does not enjoy it A But B Although C If D However 18 Harry: “Thank you for your help, Judy.” – Judy: “…………” A With all my heart B Never mention me C It’s my pleasure D No problem 19 Ann was robbed on the way home yesterday She was made ……… all her money to the robber A give B to give C giving D given 20 ……… many times I tell him, he always forgets to pass on phone messages A Wherever B Whatever C Whenever D However 21 She never let you cook the meals, ? A didn't she B doesn't she C did she D does she 22 If you had taken my advice, you in this mess now A wouldn’t beB won’t be C aren’t D wouldn’t have been 23 It’s no use a language if you don’t try to use it A to learn B learned C learning D learn 24 She drove so that she had an accident (54) A careful B carefully C careless D carelessly 25 She doesn’t allow anyone in her room A smoke B smoking C to smoke D smoked 26 He to anyone suspicious when the class was over A was not seen to talk B was not seen talking C was not being seen walking D had not seen to talk 27 We took part in a sponsored walk ……… to support the poor A organized B organizing C that organized D had organized 28 It’s very ……… of you to offer me your seat, but really I’m quite happy to stand A sympathetic B considerate C grateful D appreciative 29 You can stay here ……… you don’t make a loud noise A as much as B as long as C as soon as D as far as 30 ……… interested in that subject, I would try to learn more about it A Should I B I was C If I am D Were I 31 Sue was offered a job as a translator but she … A gave it away B turned it down C made it up D filled it in 32 The building has a smoke detector … any fires can be detected immediately A so that B if C such as D as if 33 Not until 1856 ……… across the Mississippi River A the first bridge was built B was the first bridge built C the first building a bridge D the bridge building was II Give the correct form of the verbs in brackets 34 Rebecca (wear) ……… a new dress today because it is her birthday 35+36 He (die) ……… of cancer last year He must (smoke) ……… a lot 37+38 I don’t think it is worth (spend) ……… money on it It (be) ……… there in the shop for ages 39 It’s time we (do) ……… something to stop road accidents 40 (Convince) ……… that they were trying to poison him, he refused to eat anything 41 You should wear several layers of clothing (keep) ……… warm 42 Up to now it (visit) ……… by thousands of people 43 Cuckoos (not – build) ……… nests They use the nests of other birds III Use the word given in Capitals at the end of each line to form a word that fits in the space in the same line There is an example at the beginning (00) KEEPING WELL Most people would be in (00) ….agreement… with the idea, often put forward by doctors, that we should avoid taking medicines unnecessarily Even people with only (44)……… medical knowledge say that it is not (45) ……… to take aspirin, for example, whenever you have a (46) ……… or some other minor ailments It is certainly true that people have tended to become very (47)……… on pills when in any kind of discomfort, rather than simply waiting for the symptoms to pass Many people would well to take a different attitude to preventing illness The best way to keep well is to avoid (48)… … foods and habits It is also (49) ……… to take plenty of exercise, and we should give (50)……… to people of all ages to this, particularly the young ones If we can educate people at an early age to keep fit and to look after themselves (51) ……………….……, then the (52) ……….of their having problems in later life will be considerably reduced However, no matter how well we look after ourselves and how much exercise we do, illness, (53) ………, is not always preventable 00 AGREE 44 LIMIT 45 ADVISE 46 HEAD 47 DEPEND 48 HEALTH 49 HELP 50 ENCOURAGE 51 CARE 52 PROBABLE 53 FORTUNATE IV Each of the following sentences has a mistake Find and correct it 54 Just look at Mary She looks so beautifully today A B C D 55 It seems difficult for us having a trip abroad at the moment A B C D 56 We have to save energy because save energy is very necessary A B C D 57 Thanks for TV, people can enjoy interesting programs in an inexpensive and convenient way (55) A B C D 58 Japan is the country where occurs the most earthquakes in the world A B C D 59 There is still evidence for people to believe in the exist of UFOs A B C D 60 Fountain pens first became commercial available about a hundred years ago A B C D 61 I like to go to the countryside and my little sister does, either AB C D 62 We are confident that we will be ability to persuade our friends to keep the school clean A B C D 63 The town we visited was a four-days journey from our hotel, so we took the train instead of the bus A B C D SECTION C: READING I Choose the word (A, B, C, or D) that best fits the blank in the following passage SCHOOL LUNCH Research has shown that over half the children in Britain who take their own lunches to school not eat (64) in the middle of the day In Britain schools have to (65) meals at lunchtime Children can (66) to bring their own food or have lunch at the school canteen One shocking finding of this research is that school meals are (67) healthier than lunches prepared by parents There are strict standards for the preparation of school meals, which have to include one portion of fruit and one of vegetables, as well as meat, a dairy item and starchy food like bread or pasta Lunchboxes (68) by researchers contained sweet drinks, crisps and chocolate bars Children consume twice as much sugar (69) they should at lunchtime The research will provide a better understanding of why the percentage of overweight students in Britain has (70) in the last decade Unfortunately, the government cannot criticise parents, but it can remind them of the (71) value of milk, fruit and vegetables Small changes in their children’s diet can (72) their future health Children can easily develop bad eating (73) at this age, and parents are the only ones who can prevent it 64 A appropriately B properly C probably D possibly 65 A give B provide C make D 66 A prefer B manage C want D choose 67 A many B much C more D less 68 A examined B found C taken D investigated 69 A so B than C as D such 70 A increased B expanded C extended D added 71 A positive B healthy C nutritional D good 72 A damage B predict C destroy D affect 73 A behaviours B styles C attitudes D habits II Fill in each blank with ONE suitable word to complete the following passage MY HOME TOWN I was born in one of the most interesting cities in Malaysia It has a rich, colourful history and many parts of the city have hardly changed at (74) during the last five centuries However, nowadays, it is (75) longer the trade centre that it once (76) It is difficult to imagine that at one time its harbour (77) to be visited by over 2,000 ships a week, and that the huge warehouses along the quayside would have (78) full of spices and silks, jewels and tea The old city centre is small, which (79) it very easy to explore (80) foot A river neatly divides the town, (81) only physically but in spirit, too On one side, you find many grand houses, but on crossing the river, you find yourself in ancient Chinatown, where you really take a step back into the past It is great fun to wander through the colourful, noisy backstreets As well as having shops that sell a wide range of clothes and shoes, some of these streets are also famous (82) high quality antiques Unfortunately, most of the bargains disappeared many years ago However, (83) you look around carefully, you can still come across an interesting souvenvir (56) III Read the passage below and choose the best answer to each question Because writing has become so important in our culture, we sometimes think of it as more real than speech A little thought, however, will show why speech is primary and writing secondary to language Human beings have been writing (as far as we can tell from surviving evidence) for at least 5,000 years; but they have been talking for much longer, doubtless ever since there have been human beings When writing did develop, it was derived from and represented speech, although imperfectly Even today there are spoken languages that have no written form Furthermore, we all learn to talk well before we learn to write; any human child who is not severely handicapped physically or mentally will learn to talk: a normal human being cannot be prevented from doing so On the other hand, it takes a special effort to learn to write In the past many intelligent and useful members of society did not acquire the skill, and even today many who speak languages with writing systems never learn to read or write, while some who learn the rudiments of those skills so only imperfectly To affirm the primacy of speech over writing is not, however, to disparage the latter One advantage writing has over speech is that it is more permanent and makes possible the records that any civilization must have Thus, if speaking makes us human, writing makes us civilized 84 We sometimes think of writing as more real than speech because A it has become very important in our culture B people have been writing since there have been human beings C writing is secondary to language D human beings have been writing for at least 5,000 years 85 The author of the passage argues that A writing has become too important in today’s society B speech is more basic to language than writing C everyone who learns to speak must learn to write D all languages should have a written form 86 Normal human beings A learn to write before learning to talk B learn to talk before learning to write C learn to talk after learning to writeD learn to write and to talk at the same time 87 According to the passage, writing A is imperfect, but less so than speech B represents speech, but not perfectly C developed from imperfect speech D is represented perfectly by speech 88 In the author’s judgment, A writing has more advantages than speech B speech is essential but writing has important benefits C speech conveys ideas less accurately than writing does D writing is more real than speech 89 Which of the following is NOT true? A Writing has become so important in our culture B It is easy to acquire the writing skill C Writing represents speech, but not perfectly D Speech is essential but writing has important benefits 90 The word “advantage” in the last paragraph most closely means A benefit B rudiments C domination D skill SECTION D: WRITING Finish the second sentence in such a way that it has the same meaning as the one printed before it 91 Steve said to Mike, “Don’t touch the electric wires” Steve warned 92 He was sorry he hadn’t said goodbye to her at the airport He regretted 93 He looks older when he wears glasses Glasses make 94 I don’t find it difficult to get up early in the morning I am used 95 Sue is excited about going to Spain on holiday Sue is looking 96 “Why didn’t you go to school yesterday, John?” the teacher asked The teacher asked 97 It is expected that the US President will lose the election The US President 98 We didn’t eat at home We went to a restaurant instead Instead of 99 My lawyer said I shouldn’t say anything to the police My lawyer advised 100 We need to wash the car The car needs The end ĐỀ SỐ 26 (57) SECTION A: PHONETICS I Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other three A houses B classes C sentences D faces A math B cloth C breathe D thunder A addition B nation C attention D question A naked B sacred C hatred D helped A mausoleum B laugh C cause D faucet II Identify the word whose main stress is different from that of the other three A invention B agreement C arrangement D demonstrate A interactive B limitation C communicate D documentary A tolerate B volunteer C afternoon D lemonade A ceremonious B gratitude C modernize D centigrade A accomplish B economic C mechanic D psychology SECTION B: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR I Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D to complete each of the following sentences He wants to pay the bill himself, but I won’t hear it A for B from C with D of - “Please take this seat.” - “No, I insist on .” A that you take it B your taking it C you take it D you to take it It won’t matter if you arrive a few minutes late A greatly B largely C grandly D considerably I am aware, there were no problems during the first six months A So much as B As far as C Much more than D Except that - “Would you like to have dinner with me tomorrow?” - “ _.” A I hope that tomorrow is glad B I am sorry I have an extra class tomorrow C Hope to see a lot of fun tomorrow D All right, you are so generous black cats are bad luck is considered a superstition rather than a fact A The B Although C It is that D That If he hadn’t stayed up late last night, he tired now A wouldn’t have been B would have been C wouldn’t be D would be The woman said, “This carpet was made , so it is expensive.” A by hand B by hands C by our hands D by the hand All three TV channels provide extensive _ of sporting events A vision B coverage C broadcast D network 10 The interviewer asked the writer what he thought the to his success was A key B ground C basis D reason II Supply the correct word form to complete the following sentences As she was so _ with her present job, she decided to leave SATISFACTION He took the job to be _ independent FINANCE The _ will make him a rich man INHERIT Most of the area has been _ ELECTRIC John _ refused our suggestion DECIDE III Some of the lines in the following passage are correct, and some have a word which should not be there The school dance I went to my first school dance last Saturday night and it was a disaster! If only that I’d thought about what I was going to wear a bit more carefully Although being my best friend Jenny had told me it wasn’t that kind of event, I’d decided to have look really grown-up and wear a dress and high-heeled shoes When I got there, I looked totally ridiculous and some people started laughing Despite of this slight setback, I thought I’d hit the dance foor If I could have survive that, I could survive anything But even though that went wrong! One of my heels snapped – even if though my shoes (58) were brand new – and I had to carry them to the side of the room It was very embarrassing! Still, despite the disastrous start was, Craig Fielding came up to me and asked me if I wanted to go out with him next Saturday Of course I said no, but he is cute! We’ll see what happens! SECTION C: READING I Fill each blank in the following passage with ONE suitable word Some hundred years ago there was no equality between men and women because people then (1) _ women to be the weaker sex This prejudice (2) women had its origin in the dawn of mankind’s (3) _ when men lived in caves and went hunting for food The task of food gathering and hunting needed great (4) _ of body Therefore, the best place for women was not in the forest, but at home (5) _ they could satisfactorily their job, namely (6) _ their children and looking after them Things have changed much since those early days In the modern life of the 20th century, more (7) _ are needed, not more strength of the muscle It’s a consequence that women play an increasingly (8) _ role in the (9) _ society They have proved repeatedly they are equal and often superior to men in (10) _ every field II Read the passage and decide which answer (A, B, C, or D) best fits each blank Learning to make a perfect pizza According to the European Pizza-Makers’ Association, making a pizza is not a straightforward skill to learn The ingredients seem very simple: four, yeast, water, and a bit of salt (1) _, water and four can easily turn into a rather unappetizing gluey mix, and anyone who has eaten a poor quality pizza will know how bad it can make your stomach feel “In Italy, 70 percent of pizza makers could improve on their product, not to mention all the pizza makers around the world who (2) _ uneatable meals,” says Antonio Primiceri, the association’s founder He has now started a pizza school in an attempt to save the reputation of this traditional dish As part of an (3) _ course, the students at Mr Primiceri’s school are taught to avoid common mistakes, produce a good basic mixture, add a tasty topping, and cook the pizza properly “Test the finished pizza by breaking the crust,” advises Mr Primiceri “If the soft (4) inside the pizza is white, clean and dry, it’s a good pizza If it is not like this, the pizza will upset your stomach You will feel (5) _ full and also thirsty.” A However B Despite C Although D Conversely A submit B give C provide D deal A extensive B extreme C intentional D intensive A spot B part C side D slice A discouragingly B tightly C uncomfortably D heavily III Read the following passage and choose the best answer from A, B, C or D Most people would agree that, although our age exceeds all previous ages in knowledge, there has been no corresponding increase in wisdom But agreement ceases as soon as we attempt to define “wisdom” and consider means of promoting it There are several factors that contribute to wisdom Of there I should put first a sense of proportion: the capacity to take account of all the important factors in a problem and to attach to each its due weight This has become more difficult than it used to be owing to the extent and complexity of the special knowledge required of various kinds of technicians Suppose, for example, that you are engaged in research in scientific medicine The work is difficult and is likely to absorb the whole of your mind You have no time to consider the effect which your discoveries or inventions may have outside the field of medicine You succeed (let us say) as modern medicine has succeeded, in enormously lowering the infant death-rate, not only in Europe and America, but also in Asia and Africa This has the entirely unintended result of making the food supply inadequate and lowering the standard of life in the parts of the world that have the greatest populations To take an even more dramatic example, which is in everybody's mind at the present time; you study the makeup of the atom from a disinterested desire for knowledge, and by chance place in the hands of a powerful mad man the means of destroying the human race Therefore, with every increase of knowledge and skill, wisdom becomes more necessary, for every such increase augments our capacity for realizing our purposes, and therefore augments our capacity for evil, if our purposes are unwise Disagreement arises when people try to decide (59) A how much more wisdom we have now than before B what wisdom is and how to develop it C if there is a great increase of wisdom in our age D whether wisdom can be developed or not According to the author, “wisdom” is the ability to A carefully consider the bad effects of any kind of research work B give each important problem some careful consideration C acquire a great deal of complex and special knowledge D give suitable consideration to all the possible elements in a problem Lowering the infant death-rate may A prove to be helpful everywhere in the world B give rise to an increase in population in Europe C cause food shortages in Asia and Africa D raise the living standard of the people in Africa The author uses the examples in the passage to illustrate his point that A it's extremely difficult to consider all the important elements in problem B success in medical research has its negative effects C scientists may unknowingly cause destruction to the human race D it's unwise to be totally absorbed in research in scientific medicine What is the main idea of the passage? A It is unwise to place the results of scientific research in the hands of a powerful mad man B The more knowledge one has, the wiser one becomes C Any increase of knowledge could lead to disastrous results without the guidance of wisdom D Wisdom increases in proportion to one's age SECTION D: WRITING I Finish the second sentence in such a way that it means exactly the same as the first one Now that his mother was being there, they said nothing about it On “You stole my best cassette, Michael,” said Mrs White Mrs White accused Thanks to his aunt’s legacy of ₤10.000 he was able to buy the house he wanted Had his The house seemed to have been unoccupied for several months It looked You pay ₤ 20 a month for a period of one year You pay in twelve successive II Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, using the word given Do not change the word given You must use between two and five words You must exactly what the teacher tells you (carry) You must instructions exactly They decided to advertise their house on the internet (put) They decided _ their house on the Internet I didn’t want to have an argument, so I changed the subject (mood) I wasn’t _ an argument, so I changed the subject John never takes any notice of what his children say (attention) John never his children say “I had Evan and Christie over for dinner last night,” said Liz (before) Liz said that had Evan and Christie over for dinner III Write an essay (about 180 words) about the benefits of self-study -THE END -ĐỀ SỐ 27 PART I Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from others’ in each line A schedule B withdraw C thermal D province A prosperity B residential C monotonous D investigate A compulsory B conservative C discouraging D ornamental A reinforce B prosperous C principal D emerald A valuable B organize C celibate D envisage II Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others in the same line (60) A distant B embarrassment C magnificent D distract A merchant B interface C emergency D universal A breakdown B mislead C creature D heating A deadline B engine C underline D combine 10 A expose B coconut C remote D judo III Choose the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to complete each of the following 11 “Let’s catch up over a cup of coffee this weekend, ?” A will you B shall we C won’t us D will they 12 The form teacher insists homework regularly A that the student B that the student does C the student to D that the student is doing 13 It is very important that the students have full to all library facilities, including multimedia and groupwork rooms A access B license C update D agreement 14 – “It was very kind of you to invite us to your party.” – “ ” A It’s my pleasure B No, thanks C OK That’s great D Good idea, thanks 15 They only invited 12 people to the ceremony but they bought up to cartons of beer They _ that much A can’t buy B were buying C should not have bought D should not buy 16 The teacher always that the student make an outline before writing the complete essay A reports B tells C says D recommends 17 Julie was very upset because her hob was twice A turned off B turned on C turned down D turned out 18 of patience, no one can beat Allison A Regardless B In terms C In spite D In front 19 Although they are twins, they don’t look A similarly B after C like D alike 20 It’s sometimes tiring to live the expectations of your loved ones A up to B far away from C according to D Above IV Choose the letter A, B, C or D to show the underlined part that needs correction 21 Although (A) colour is a minor (B) factor in soil composition, it is excellent (C) characteristic by which we can distinguish different soil layers (D) 22 The (A) printing press makes it possibly (B) to print books more cheaply (C)and more quickly than ever before (D) 23 We all (A) think that she will be suitable for (B) the work because she has been working (C) like (D) a secretary for a long time 24 Almost (A) medical doctors have had (B) some training (C) in (D) psychology and psychiatry 25 Not one (A) in one hundred children exposed to (B) the disease are (C) likely to develop symptoms (D) of it 26 The children forgot picking (A) up the note (B) from (C) the office and now they are (D) worried 27 Of all (A) mammals, dolphins are undoubtedly (B) between (C) the friendliest (D) to humans 28 Harmony (A), melody and rhythm are (B) important elements in mostly (C) forms of (D) music 29 Only by reading (A) carefully and slowly that you can (B) understand what (C) the manual says (D) 30 A galaxy, where it may (A) include billions (B) of stars, is held (C) together (D) by gravitational attraction V Read the following passage and decide which option A, B, C or D best fits each numbered space Wikipedia The online encyclopaedia Wikipedia challenges our preconceptions about factual information Before Wikipedia, it was (31) as read that encyclopaedias were written by paid experts In other (32) _, before Wikipedia, the “reader” of an encyclopaedia had no control over the content Wikipedia has changed all that, as anyone is allowed to edit and add content The idea has certainly (33) on and, for millions of people, Wikipedia (34) a vital need Wikipedia’s founders (35) _ that, on the whole, the information on the site is no less accurate than more traditional encyclopaedias Despite this, critics have (36) _ the site for its inaccuracies Articles on the site have certainly (37) things which are not in fact true However, although these have received wide (61) media (38) , they essentially (39) _ the problem Most people have little (40) how many inaccuracies there are in traditional printed encyclopaedias 31 A given B taken C made D put 32 A speech B ways C words D terms 33 A got B put C taken D caught 34 A says B responds C tells D answers 35 A insists B assist C consist D desist 36 A pronounced B renounced C denounced D announced 37 A assented B assigned C asserted D associated 38 A treatment B coverage C handling D usage 39 A exaggerate B boast C fatter D extend 40 A gist B hint C hunch D Inkling VI Read the passage and choose the correct answer among A, B, C or D History books recorded that the first film with sound was The Jazz Singer in 1927 But sound films, or talkies, did not suddenly appear after years of silent screenings From the earliest public performances in 1896, films were accompanied by music and sound effects These were produced by a single pianist, a small band, or a full-scale orchestra; large movie theatres could buy sound-effect machines Research into sound that was reproduced at exactly the same time as the pictures – called “synchronized sound” – began soon after the very first films were shown With synchronized sound, characters on the movie screen could sing and speak As early as 1896, the newly invented gramophone, which played a large disc carrying music and dialogue, was used as a sound system The biggest disadvantage was that the sound and the pictures could become unsynchronized if, for example, the gramophone needle jumped or if the speed of projector changed This system was only effective for a single song or dialogue sequence In the “sound-on-film” system, sound was recorded as a series of marks on celluloid which could be read by an optical sensor These signals would be placed on the film alongside the image, guaranteeing synchronization Short feature films were produced in this ways as early as 1922 This system eventually brought us “talking pictures” 41 The passage is mainly about the A history of silent movies C development of sound with movies B disadvantages of synchronized sound D research into sound reproduction 42 According to the passage, films using sound effects were screened A before 1896B as early as 1896 C as early as 1922 D in 1927 43 The word “screenings” is closest in meaning to A projections B revelations C demonstrations D diversions 44 Whish of the following is not mentioned as a producer of sound to accompany movies? A a jazz singer B a single pianist C a small band D a gramophone 45 It can be referred that A most movie theaters had a pianist B sound-effects machines were not common because they were expensive C orchestras couldn’t synchronize sound with the pictures D gramophones were developed about the same time as moving pictures 46 According to the passage, gramophones were ineffective because they A got out of synchronization with the picture B were too large for most movie theaters C were newly invented and still had imperfections D changed speeds when the needle jumped 47 The word “sequence” is closest in meaning to A interpretation B progression C distribution D organization 48 The phrase “these signals” refers to A sounds B series C marks D, sensors 49 According to the passage, sound-on-film guaranteed synchronization because the recording was A made during the film of the picture B read by an optical sensor C, inserted beside the image on the film D marked on the gramophone (62) 50 Short feature films produced as early as 1922 A were recorded by optical sensors B put musicians out of work C were only effective for dialogue sequences D preceding talking pictures Part VII Give the correct form of the word in brackets to complete the passage MADAME TUSSAUD’S Madame Tussaud’s is one of the most popular attractions in London and as it is very (51 crowd) in summer, make sure you get there early This famous and highly (52 entertain) museum contains life-like wax figures, which are (53 continue) brought up to date On display are (54 real) _ models of famous people, from the latest pop stars to (55 history) _ figures You can also see today’s politicians and the most well-known TV (56 person) _ You can buy a combined ticket which allow you (57 admit) _ to both the Museum and the Planetarium next door The Planetarium is open (58 day) _ from 10 am to 5.30 pm and (59 present) _ are given every hour Baker Street is the (60 near) underground station for both attractions VIII Fill ONE suitable word in each numbered space of the following passage People have been diving without mechanical aids since ancient times In those days, divers mainly went underwater to search (61) pearls or sponges Various ways of supplying divers with air, and so permitting them to stay underwater for long period of time, have been tried for well (62) _ two thousand years Alexander (63) _ said to have gone underwater in an early (64) _ of diving machine, and Aristotle talked about apparatus (65) _ permitted divers to breathe underwater It was not (66) _ the beginning of the 18th century that more advanced equipment was developed In 1717 the first practical diving machine, or “diving bell” (67) it was called, was invented This was a small wooden room with an open bottom, glass windows at the top to (68) _ in light, and a supply of air coming through leather tubes Something similar, made of steel, is (69) _ use today for underwater work, (70) as building of the foundations of bridges Part IX Complete the second sentence so that its meaning stays the same as the first one, beginning with the word(s) given 71 They not clean the windows so the room looks rather dark Were they _ 72 The keeper had no sooner opened the cage door than the tiger attacked him Hardly _ 73 I expect you were pleased to get home after such a terrible holiday You must _ 74 Peter regrets not studying Spanish when he had the chance Peter wishes _ 75 I would prefer you to wear something more formal to work I‘d rather _ X Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given You must use between and words, including the word given 76 The salesman said she was sorry she was late for the meeting APOLOGIZED The salesman late for the meeting 77 It will take us years to complete the project COMPLETED In three years’ time the project 78 The company felt sufficiently confident to take on over 100 new employees ENOUGH The company felt over 100 new employees 79 It is not necessary for you to carry the book – I’ll lend you mine NEED You _ the book – I’ll lend you mine 80 It is their duty to carry the luggage to the cabins RESPONSIBLE They the luggage to the cabins XI (81-100) You borrowed some books from your school library Unfortunately you have to go away to visit a sick relative and cannot return the book in time Write a letter to the library Explain what has happened and tell them what you want to about it You should write at least 150 words You NOT need to write your own address Begin and end your letter as followed: Dear Sir/Madam, (63) Yours sincerely, Reader -THE ENDĐỀ 28 I Chọn phương án A B, C, D từ có phần gạch chân có cách đọc khác các từ còn lại (1,25 điểm) A washed B worked C decided D stopped A hats B hands C books D cats A sun B cut C shut D put A teacher B seat C meat D bear A headache B children C chair D kitchen II Chọn chữ cái A B, C, D tương ứng với từ cụm từ thích hợp để hoàn thành câu sau (3,0 điểm) He enjoys books A read B reads C to read D reading If I had a typewrite, I my letter myself A typed B would type C typing D will type We have learnt English years A for B since C in D at That man lives next door, he? A does B doesn’t C isn’t D is This is the color TV I bought yesterday A which B who C whose D whom She likes watching stars night A in B from C on D at I wish the weather not so hot now A is B be C were D will be Mary opened her book A care B careful C carefully D careless The climate in England is than that in Vietnam A cold B colder C coldest D as cold 10 John swims very well and does his brother A also B so C even D too 11 An English – speaking contest at my school next week A will hold B will held C will be held D holds 12 Many tourists enjoy festivals in Vietnam they don’t speak Vietnamese A though B when C if D because III Tìm lỗi sai bốn phần gạch chân A B, C, D các câu sau (1,25 điểm) Nam asked Mai what can he to help her A B C D What are you doing, Mom? - I am listening to the forecast weather on TV A B C D I have taught Math in this school for 2008 A B C D This is the city which I was born and grew up A B C D She used to getting up early in the morning A B C D IV Chia dạng đúng động từ ngoặc để hoàn thành câu (1,25 điểm) We usually (go) to school by bike (64) I am interested in (collect) stamps My best friends (be) Long and Nam We (not / make) our decision yet You (sleep) well last night? V Viết dạng đúng từ ngoặc để hoàn thành câu (1,0 điểm) What a girl! Stop, Nam! It’s to be near the stove Mr Nam is working on a farm He is a Tet is the most important in Vietnam LOVE DANGER FARM CELEBRATE VI Hoàn chỉnh câu thứ hai cho không đổi nghĩa so với câu trước (1,25 điểm) They planted green trees around their house -> Green trees _ Lan doesn’t have a sister -> Lan wishes _ “Where is the ticket office?” asked Ba -> Ba asked _ If you don’t have a visa, you can’t visit Thailand -> Unless _ Bill’s typewriter had broken and he has to use a pencil -> Bill, _ VII Đọc đoạn văn sau và trả lời câu hỏi (1,0 điểm) The language of the Internet is English “World, Wide, Web: Three English Words” was the name of an article by Michael Specter in the New York Times a few years ago The article went on to say: “If we want to take full advantage of the Internet, we should learn English” In general, it is not difficult to learn to use Internet services Although Internet services are rather easy to use, we will have considerable difficulties if we are not familiar with English In fact, knowledge of English is one of the most important aspects that helps us use the Internet Learning to use a new Internet service may take a few hours, a few days, or some weeks, but it takes years to learn a language so that we can use it fuently and confidently Of course, when we know some English, we can learn more just by using it on the Internet But at least our English should be good enough to understand commonly used words and to know that to on the Internet Which language is the language of the Internet? What should we to take full advantage of the Internet? How long does it take us to use a language fuently and confidently? Can we use Internet well if we don’t know English? THE END ĐỀ 29 A PHẦN TRẮC NGHIỆM I PHONETICS (1 pt) Choose a word (A, B, C, D) that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.(0.5 pt) A artificial B distance C centre D cells A thought B tough C bought D fought A raised B talked C watched D laughed A hidden B minor C written D kitten A many B lamb C handle D camera Choose the word (A, B, C, D) whose main stress pattern is not the same as that of the others (0.5 pt) A nomination B priority C congratulate D occurrence A charity B energy C separate D pollution A celebrate B slavery C opinion D minimize A suggest B freedom C recent D sticky 10 A predict B cover C resource D replace II VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (5 pts) Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best completes the sentences 11 Buy me a dozen of eggs on the way back, ? (65) A will you B may you C you D can you 12 We insist that a meeting as soon as possible A be held B is held C were held D will be held 13 It is believed that there is a _ between two crimes A join B chain C link D connector 14 My uncle was ill last summer but fortunately, he is now making a slow but steady recovery A critically B deeply C fatally D seriously 15 That man, _ family is very poor, is standing in front of the hotel to ask for money A whose B whom C who D that 16 Joe seemed to be in a good mood, he snapped at me angrily when I asked him to join us A yet B so C for D and 17 “Who has brothers and sisters?”“Everyone Virginia who’s an only child.” A except to B with C from D but 18 He is the manager of the factory He’s it A charged with B charged C in charge D in charge of 19 Florida, the Sunshine State, attracts many tourists every year A is B is known as C known as D that is known as 20 _ my experience, very few people really understand the problem A To B In C With D From 21 When she died, she gave _ all her money to a charity for cats A away B out C on D off 22 I don't want much sugar in my coffee Just _, please A few B a few C little D a little 23 He's left his book at home; he's always so A forgetful B forgettable C forgotten D forgetting 24 'I'm very to you for putting in so much hard work,' the boss said A thanking B grateful C considerate D careful 25 Steel _ with chromium to produce a noncorrosive substance known as stainless steel A is combined B that is combined C combining D when combined 26 She looked very when I told her the good news A happily B happiness C happy D was happy 26 People are not aware the problem of overpopulation A for B of C at D in 27 We wish you both- health and longevity A long life B happy life C easy life D exciting life 28 We arranged the meeting, but came A anyone B someone C everyone D no one 29 Better health care and agriculture have led to rapid population _ A grow B growing C grown D growth 30 Our school has managed to collect a lot of books to to the children in a village school A publish B distribute C employ D depart 31 I am pleased to _ the winner of the final competition It's Group B A recite B announce C explain D appoint 32 Family members who live apart try to get together Tet A in B at C on D during 33 The whole family usually tries to get together at Christmas A contact B gather C relate D communicate 34 I always get to work before else A anyone B someone C everyone D no one 35 Her first novel has been _ acclaimed as a masterpiece A nation B national C international D internationally (66) 36 Claire at the homeless shelter once a week A performs B participates C joins D suffers 37 He's been teaching music for years, but he hasn't any _ A examinations B experiences C experience D qualifications 38 He got an excellent grade in his examination the fact that he had not worked particularly hard A on account of B because of C in spite of D Although 39 Vietnamese people usually make _ for Tet several weeks beforehand A preparing B preparation C preparatory D preparations 40 I hope _ will be comfortable here We try to make each guest feel at home A anyone B someone C everyone D no one 41 fowers for Tet are peach fowers and apricot fowers A Popular B National 42 I've never seen this actor before C International D Traditional A comfort B perform C present D represent 43 He his poem in front of the whole school A dedicated B recited C said D delivered 44 Before Tet, supermarkets and shops are full _ goods A for B with C in D of 45 Japanese usually their houses with some small pine trees A prepare B celebrate C make D decorate 46 Tet is also the time for children to receive lucky money in red envelopes A which wrapped B wrapped C wrapping D all are correct 47 Hardly _ turns up to the meeting A anyone B someone C everyone D no one 48 Pressure on natural resources will _ as we face a population explosion A decrease B decline C increase D raise 49 All students can take part in the annual English-speaking Competition A happening once a year B happening once a term C happening once a month D happening once every six 50 Christmas Eve, people often have parties late at midnight A On B In C At D For 51 On Christmas Eve children go to bed full excitement A of B with C up D in 52 How people New Year in your country? A prepare B celebrate C make D decorate 53 I thought I heard knocking at the door A anyone B someone C everyone D no one 54 She her difficulties to graduate A overcame B got C passed D saw 55 There is now intense between schools to attract students A competence B competition C competitive D competitor 56.Children are always about Tet holiday A excited B interested C keen D concerned 57 On the first -day of Tet, children _ their new clothes and make New Year's wishes to their parents A take on B pick on C put on D try on 58 The world's population is to be over billion by 2010 A claimed B blamed C expected D reached 59 Janet Jones is I rarely see these days A anyone B someone C everyone D no one 60 Some people were in the streets money for charity (67) A raising B getting C donating D giving III LANGUAGE FUNTIONS (0.5 pt) Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best completes the sentences 61 –“How you do?” –“ .” A How you do? B Not too bad C I’m well Thank you D Yeah, OK 62 –“Do you think you’ll get the job? –“ .” A Yes, that’s right B I think not C I know so D Well, I hope so 63 –“Happy Christmas!” –“ .” A The same to you! B Happy Christmas with you! C You are the same! D Same for you! 64 –“Thank you very much for a lovely party.” –“ .” A Cheers B Thanks C Have a good day D You are welcome 65 –“Would you like something to eat?" –“ I'm not hungry now.” A Yes, I would B No, no problem C No, thanks D Yes, it is IV GUIDED CLOZE TEST (1 PT) Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits each blank space in the following passage Do you want to take part in the battle to save the world’s wildlife? Animal Watch is the book which will (66) you in the fight for survival that (67) many of our endangered animals and show how they struggle on the edge of extinction As you enjoy the book’s 250 pages and over 150 color photographs, you will have the (68) of knowing that part of your purchase money is being used to help animals (69) from the comfort of your armchair, you will be able to observe the world’s animals close-up and explore their habitats You will also discover the terrible results of human (70) for land, fesh and skins Animal Watch is packed with fascinating facts Did you know that polar bears cover their black noses with their (71) so they can hunt their prey in the snow without being seen, for example? Or that for each orangutan which is captured, one has to die? This superb (72) has so (73) Britain's leading wildlife charity that it has been chosen as Book of the Year, a title awarded to books which are considered to have made a major contribution to wildlife conservation You will find Animal Watch at a special low (74) price at all good bookshops, but hurry while (75) last 66 A combine B involve C bring D lead 67 A meets B opposes C forces D faces 68 A satisfaction B enjoyment C virtue D value 69 A preserve B conserve C revive D survive 70 A greed B interest C care D concern 71 A feet B claws C paws D toes 72 A publicity B periodical C publication D reference 73 A imposed B impressed C persuaded D admired 74 A beginning B preparatory C original D introductory 75 A stores B stocks C goods D funds II Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer to the questions below Most of the people who like films are only interested in the leading actor or actress when they enjoy a film It seems to them that only the actors or actresses have made the film successful They always pay attention to their appearance, performance, and fashion There are many film viewers who have no awareness of the other people’s work to make a film A finished film is, actually, the result of the collaboration of many people, and the most important among them are the scriptwriter, the cinematographer, the film editor, the actor, and the director Especially, in some thrilling scenes, the roles of stuntmen are very important They are always in danger when they are acting; some of them are even badly hurt or dead But what a pity, many film viewers rarely appreciate their work To many film viewers, A the director is the most important B no one is more important than the leading actor or actress C the stuntmen play the most important role D the most important person is the cinematographer (68) Many film viewers always pay attention to A the director’s name and appearance B the pictures taken by the cinematographer C the leading actors’ or actresses’ family D the actors’ and actresses’ appearance, performance, and fashion The work of stuntmen is A secure B dangerous C interesting D thrilled A finished film is the result of the collaboration of _ A many people B the actors C the actresses D the director There are most important people in making a film A B C D B PHẦN TỰ LUẬN I VERB FORMS (1.5 pts) Give the correct form of the verbs in brackets to complete the sentences Dear Winnie, Thank you for your letter which I received this morning You asked me what we (81 do) _ when the landslide occurred I (82 not remember) things too clearly now but I think I (83 watch) TV and my sister (84 do) her homework at the time Suddenly all the lights (85 go out) and I (86 frighten) I remember (87 call out) to my parents, who (88 talk) _ quietly in the next room The next minute we (89 hear) a loud noise and the whole building began to shake It was a terrible experience and I never want (90 go) through anything like it again We are all safe now but we were very lucky Love, Anna II WORD FORMS (1.5 pts) 91.Television can make things more because it brings both sounds and pictures MEMORY 92.Tim is one of the on a boat trip on Lake Michigan PARTICIPATE 93.Saving energy means reducing bills HOUSE 94 It is _ to eat too much sugar and fat HEALTH 95 If you can give a reasonable _ for your bad behavior last night I'll forgive you EXPLAIN 96 My brother often does experiments about electricity for PLEASE 97 The _ charged me 50,000 VND for each room DECORATE 98 After taking an aspirin, her headache APPEAR 99 If she can make up such stories, she is certainly a very girl IMAGINE 100 Tell me some _ between these two pictures SIMILAR III READING COMPREHENSION (1 pts) Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer: True (T), False (F), No information (NI) Bill Gates is a very important person in the computer industry He has been chief executive officer of Microsoft Corporation for several years He is also the richest person in the United States How did he it? He learned a lot from his parents While Bill was going to school, his father went to college, got a degree, and became a successful lawyer From this, Bill learned that you have to work hard if you want something His mother was a very busy teacher, but she also enjoyed going to parties From this, he learned something else : If you want to work hard and play hard, you have to make a schedule When Bill was young, he spent a lot oi time alone While most of his friends were playing, Bill read all of the World Book Encyclopedia and finished it when he was years old Bill’s childhood was not air work, however He used to play a lot of sports - swimming, water-skiing, tennis He was very serious about sports He loved winning and he hated losing When Bill got older, he spent more and more time working - and playing - on a computer Before he was 20, Bill developed the world’s first computer language for the personal computer Once when he was thinking about the future, he realized something important He thought that every home was going to have a computer, ^md every computer would need software - his software He said, ‘I’m going to 'make my first million dollars on software by the time I’m 25.’ And he did! 101 Bill Gates learned that you have to play hard for what you want! (69) 102 He used to read a lot when he was young 103 He was happy to lose a game of tennis 104 He enjoyed playing games on the computer 105 He wasn’t making much money when he was 25 years old IV PREPOSITIONS AND PHRASAL VERBS Supply each space with a suitable preposition to complete each sentence 106 It’s very difficult to find work the moment 107 This service is free charge 108 In many ways you take _your mother 109 This computer is still guarantee 110 Money is not essential happiness 111 She is far the best teacher I have ever had 112 Parents are naturally anxious _their children 113 I’m sure you will succeed _ this entrance test 114 We try to prevent people littering 115 I’m going to complain to the principal _ this V ERROR CORRECTION (2 pts) There are ten errors in the following passage Identify the errors, then underline and correct them Write your answers in the numbered spaces There are have about 3,000 living languages in the world have today, but only six of them ones are major languages of the 116 _ world Two upper thirds of the world's population speak those 117 _ languages More over than 400 million people speak English upload.123doc.net _ as their first or native language Another than 400 million 119 _ speak it as a second language Nobody can knows exactly 120 _ how many people speak it as a foreign language Chinese 121 _ is the only language with more speakers than the English 122 _ This is that because of the huge population of Chinese It is 123 _ true that English is the best most widespread language on the 124 _ Earth It must is the language of business, technology, sport and 125 _ aviation VI SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION (2.5 pts) 126.The police made the youth empty his pocket => The youth _ 127.I’m very pleased that we shall meet again soon => I’m looking _ 128 He was annoyed because his secretary came late to work => He objected _ 129 I’ve never met such a famous person before => It’s _ 130 I’m always nervous when I travel by air => Traveling _ 131 I regret speaking to him so rudely yesterday => I wish _ 132 Without her help, I couldn’t have finished my theme in time => If there _ 133 The plane took off before we arrived at the airport => By the time _ 134 I would prefer you not to mention this matter to anyone else => I’d rather _ 135 Minh laughed heartily when I told him the joke => The joke _ VII WRITING (2 pts) The benefits of physical exercises Write a composition (about 120 – 150 words) to state your ideas ĐỀ 30 Part 1: Circle the letter (A, B, C or D) next to the word or phrase which best completes each sentence It's a good idea to see your doctor regularly for _ A a revision B a control C an investiagation D a check-up (70) Last year the potato harvest was very disappointing, but this year it looks as though we shall have a better _ A product B outcome C amount D crop When the starter gave the _ all the competitors in the race began to run round the track A signal B warning C shot D show from Bill, all the students said they would go A Except B Only C Apart D Separate The new manager explained to the staff that she hoped to _ new procedures to save time and money A manufacture B establish C control D restore There is a fault at our television station Please not _ your television set A change B adjust C repair D switch The crowd at a football match are often _ A excite B excited C exciting D excitement I'm very _ in the information you have given me A concerned B surprised C bored D interested I saw a thief take Peter's wallet so I ran _ him, but I didn't catch him A into B after C over D near 10 If it's raining tomorrow, we shall have to _ the match till Sunday A put off B cancel C play D put away Part 2: Read the text below Use the word given in capitals at the end of each line to form a word that fits in the space in the same line Kids watch more TV A study into children's television (0) viewing habits reveals VIEW that children whose parents have a high level of (1) _ EDUCATE tend to watch less television than children from less educated family(2) The report also suggests that a high rate of BACK TV watching among children in poorer (3) _ areas SUBURB and in the provinces, compared to those living in large urban centre, is often due to (4) _ and a lack of other kinds of POOR (5) _ in the area Disco, cinema, theatre and sports ENTERTAIN (6) offer children in urban centre a wider range ACTIVE of pastimes, which leads to far (7) hours being spent FEW in front of the box (8) , comedies and adventure films COMMERCE are children's (9) _ programmes, while twenty per cent FAVOUR of children said they preferred (10) _ films and thrillers VIOLENCE Part 3: Match each phrasal verb with the correct definition fill in turn into go away put away run out of get away with join in pick out keep on 10 get over A participate B avoid punishment C select, choose D change into, become E continue F complete ( a form) G leave H recover from I use up completely J return something to its correct place II GRAMMAR (20 points) Part 1: Use the correct forms of the verbs in the brackets to complete the passage below (71) I (write) (1) to express my dissatisfaction of my stay at the Lord Hotel in London last weekend I (book) (2) the hotel in Sweden and also (receive) (3) information about the hotel I (promise) (4) a luxury weekend However, I (be) (5) not satisfied The room was comfortable, but the traffic from the road opposite the hotel (make) (6) it impossible to (sleep) (7) I (ask) (8) for another room, but no single rooms (be) (9) available I required room-service one night and I (have) (10) to wait for almost one hour before someone came Part 2: Complete the sentences with the correct prepositions She was very conscious (1) her lack of experience on her first day at work He has a new solution (2) the problem Nobody helped him He managed it (3) his own The drivers (4) London kept their cars (5) the left The summer holiday is coming We are all excited (6) going (7) a long trip (8) the South The children were amazed (9) the lion show at the circus Her small garden looks very beautiful in spring because all the fowers are (10) full bloom III READING: (25 points) Part 1: Put ONE suitable word in each space Miss Darby was one of those people who never threw anything away “You never know when you might need it” was (1) of her favorite sayings She lived (2) herself in a large Victorian house across the road from us Although I never went to her house, I knew it was full (3) antique furniture, Persian carpets and so on In every room, there were dozens of paintings so that her house was (4) an art gallery I remember my father (5) that she was a “ Staffordshire Darby” but I had (6) idea what he meant I (7) out years later that the Darby family had made their money from coal-mining in Staffordshire We used to make up stories (8) her My sister Alice, (9) was a romantic girl, told us that Miss Darby once had a lover, but he walked out one day and she (10) saw him again! Part : Read the following passage and answer the questions The world's oceans are so vast that they can cope with the present levels of pollution However, little is known about the long-term effects of such slow poisoning The most serious problem of modern time is that man is destroying the earth's natural resources and transforming huge areas into waste land As a result, it is becoming extremely difficult to grow enough to feed the world's rapidly increasing population A way of protecting all wild life on the earth must also be found as many species are in danger of disappearing completely from the face of the earth The smoke in the atmosphere, for example, is increasing so much that the amount of sunlight has been reduced in many cities Man's whole environment is being changed in a serious way 1) What is the process of making something dirty ? 2) Find a word or phrase from the passage with the same meaning as the air, water and land in which we live? 3) What is the air surrounding the earth called ? 4) What could be best replaced wealth, goods or products people can use ? 5) What is a difficulty which needs attention and thought ? Part 3: Read the passage and decide which is the best answer Circle the letter A, B, C or D next to the word you choose Paper is named for papyrus, a reed like plant used by ancient Egyptians as writing material more than 5000 years ago The Chinese invented the paper that we use 2000 years ago A piece of paper is really made up of tiny fibers, unlike a piece of material The fibers used in paper, however, are plant fibers, and there are millions of them in one sheet In addition to the plant fiber, dyes and additives such as resin may be used Dyes can make the paper different colors; resin may add weight and texture Where these fibers come from ? The majority of paper is made from the plant fiber that comes from trees Millions are cut down, but new trees are planted in their place Paper may be also made from things like old rags or pieces of cloth Wastepaper, paper that has been made and used, can be turned into recycled paper This recycling process saves forest, energy and reduces air and water pollution According to the passage, the paper that we use was first invented by _ A the Chinese B the Egyptians C ancient cultures D foresters What is the main ingredient in most paper? (72) A resin B cardboard C plant fiber D papyrus According to the passage, the primary source of the plant fiber used in paper is _ A rags B trees C fabric D wastepaper According to the passage, recycling paper is A bad for the environment B wasteful C good for the environment D economical According to the passage, recycling paper does all of the following EXCEPT A reduce the need for ink C save energy B save forests D reduce air pollution IV WRITING: (25 points) Part 1: Rewrite each sentence beginning as shown, so that the meaning remains the same Example: He wrote the letter in two hours It took him two hours to write the letter The keepers feed the lions at pm every day The lions We got lost because we didn't have a map If we I would prefer you to deliver the sofa on Friday I would rather The bridge was so low that the bus couldn't go under it It was That was a silly thing to say What We've run out of tea There I last saw him when I was a student I haven't Susan was too excited to sleep Susan was Robert has not had a job for two years Robert has been 10 She will complete the work only she is paid extra She will not Part Use the words in the brackets to combine the following sentences All the students love the principal He is very kind (because of) I have forgotten the tickets I’m sorry for it (having) I saw it with my own eyes I believed it (if) The house at the end of the street has been sold It has been empty for years (which) It's a pity he doesn't take the doctor's advice (wish) Part : A friend of yours has written to you, asking for some advice He wants to visit your country for three weeks this summer and would like to know which places to visit, where to stay, what sights to see, and what clothes to bring Write to him, giving as many suggestions as you can and mentioning any national customs that may seem strange to him (about 200 words) THE END -1 (73) ĐỀ 31 Part A: PHONETICS (5 pts) I- Choose and write in your answer sheet the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest of the group (2 pts) A ploughed B published C ordered D prayed A closure B pleasant C decision D pleasure II- Choose and write in your answer sheet the word whose stress pattern is different from the rest of the group (3 pts) A career B avoid C manage D advise A official B literacy C inventory D stationery A diversity B severe C education D courageous Part B: LEXICAL AND GRAMMAR (30 pts) I- Choose the most suitable word or phrase to complete each sentence (10 pts) The hotel has been built on the of the lake A border B boundary C edge D front John: “I didn’t pass my driving test.” – Anna: “ !” A Better luck next time B So poor C Congratulations D That was nice of you She used to her living by delivering vegetables to local hotels A have B win C earn D get Although it was raining heavily, A he went out without a raincoat B but he went out without a raincoat C so he went out without a raincoat D however he went out without a raincoat 10 The house was building A a stone nice old B a nice old stone C a nice stone old D an old nice stone 11 Do you my turning the television on now? A object B disapprove C want D mind 12 Last year, Matt earned his brother A twice as much as B twice as many as C twice more than D twice as more as 13 You don't have to decide now, you can A put it aside B call it off C tear it up D think it over 14 Jenny and her sister are so They could almost be twins A likeness B alike C like D the same 15 They hardly believe him and A so I B neither I C I do, too D I believe him II- Use the verbs in brackets in the correct tense or form (10 pts) 16-17 Jack (be) ready in a moment He (just finish) his breakfast 18 None of the people (invite) to the party could come (74) 19-20 I was terribly disappointed (discover) that he (lie) to me 21-22 Nothing (give) to you if you (not study) hard 23 We (tell) not to go out at night recently 24-25 There is smoke and I smell something (burn) There (be) a fire nearby III- Supply the correct form of the word in capital letters (10 pts) 26 We must learn about keeping our environment (POLLUTE) 27 It is also easy to save energy, which also reduces (HOUSE) bills 28-29 You needn't go on a diet; but you have to eat (SENSE) and you mustn’t (EAT) 30 Help is immediately sent to the (SURVIVE) of the earthquake 31 My brother can repair electric (APPLY) very well 32 (ENVIRONMENT) are doing their best to save the species from dying out 33 These (INNOVATE) will conserve the earth’s resources 34 The President’s New Year speech is going to be broadcast (NATION) 35 Daily newspapers often have sections for news, sports, arts, and (CLASS) advertising Part C: READING (25 pts) IFill in each of the blanks with one suitable word (10 pts) Every year, eight million children across the United States spend some time at a summer camp For more than a century, children have enjoyed both learning new skills and (36) part in a variety of activities in a friendly environment There are 10,000 camps across the country, which are designed to look (37) youngsters from the age of to 18 The camps, (38) anything from to weeks, are often situated in beautiful lakeside areas and there is a wide range of (39) to suit every pocket The children typically outdoor (40) , including some challenging sports like climbing, or indoor activities such as drama, music or poetry (41) the camps are not luxurious, the wooden cabins the young people sleep (42) are comfortable The timetable does not allow very much time for relaxing because the children are (43) busy all the time The camps are popular with the children and many come away (44) of enthusiasm In the words of one former camper, 'I made a lot of friends, (45) never on my own, and became a lot more self-confident.' II- Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D to fill in the gaps in the following passage (10 pts) The computer is undoubtedly one of the most (46) and important inventions of the twentieth century Boring or time-consuming jobs which, in the past, would have been (47) by hundreds of workers can now be done by one small computer However, the (48) of the computer has not been entirely problem-free Many people feel that we are already too (49) on computers They think that computers themselves are (50) too powerful, and that people are no longer in control of them One of the problems with a computer is that, like any other machines, it can (51) If a computer is (52) , the information it is storing can be lost If a computer program has a(n) (53) in it, the computer’s calculation can be seriously (54) A faulty program in a hospital or police computer could (55) terrible mistakes 46 A shocking B amazing C astonishing D surprising 47 A done out B made out C carried out D figured out 48 A usage B experiment C introduction D operation 49 A dependent B based C infuenced D carried 50 A becoming B getting C running D turning 51 A break up B break down C break into D break out 52 A changed B modified C contaminated D damaged 53 A foul B abnormality C wrongdoing D error 54 A devalued B affected C fooled D broken 55 A B produce C find D cause III- Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer (5 pts) (75) Many British people don’t think about clothes very much They just like to be comfortable When they go out to enjoy themselves, they can wear almost anything At theaters, cinemas and concerts you can put on what you like from elegant suits and dresses to jeans and sweaters Anything goes, as long as you look clean and tidy But in Britain, as well as the United States, men in offices usually wear suits and ties, and women wear dresses or skirts (not trousers) Doctors, lawyers and business people wear quite formal clothes And in some hotels and restaurants men have to wear ties and women wear smart dresses In many years, Americans are more relaxed than British people, but they are more careful with their clothes At home or on holiday, most Americans wear informal or sporty clothes But when they go out in the evening, they like to look elegant In good hotels and restaurants, men have to wear jackets and ties, and women wear pretty clothes and smart hairstyles It is difficult to say exactly what people wear informal or formal in Britain and the United States because everyone is different If you are not sure what to wear, watch what other people and the same You’ll feel more relaxed if you don’t look too different from everyone else 56 Many British people wear freely when they _ A attend meetings B attend lectures C spend their spare time D meet their friends 57 Who doesn’t usually wear suits and ties? A Lawyers B Doctors C Drivers D Secretaries 58 If you visit an American friend at home in the evening, you may find that your friend wears _ A pretty clothes B informal clothes C formal clothes D dirty clothes 59 If you are in a foreign country, the best way the writer suggests to you is to wear _ A strange clothes B as the people there C your native clothes D pretty clothes 60 What you think the passage is mainly about? A Recent dressing habit in Great Britain and the United States B The reason why informal clothing is popular in Britain and the US C When we should wear in a formal way D Where we should wear in a formal way Part D: WRITING (20 pts) I- Complete each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed above it (10 pts) 61 They bought me two laptops, but neither worked satisfactorily They bought 62 Jane’s career as a television presenter began five years ago Jane has 63 I’m quite happy to look after the baby for you I don’t 64 The fight to Paris lasted hours It took 65 People say that he sold his house to pay the debt He is 66 The passengers don’t realize how lucky they have been Little 67 You ought to fasten your seatbelt before driving away You shouldn’t 68 His working too much led to his illness If he 69 If someone understands this book, they are cleverer than I am Anyone who 70 “Would you like to go to the concert with me tonight?” Peter said to Ann Peter invited II- Write a paragraph of 100 - 120 words about the thing you like to most in your free time (10 pts) - THE END -ĐỀ 32 Part I: Phonetics I Choose the word in each group that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest Write your answer A, B, C or D on your answer sheet (0, 5) A deforestation A Passover A depend A nature A recite B reputation B access B enjoy B national B reconcile C federation C impress C separate C narrow C refund D regularly D dissolve D return D channel D reproduce (76) II Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the others Write your answer A, B, C or D on your answer sheet (0,5) A advice A recognize A scissors A paper A remain B beauty C picture D postcard B relax C realize D relatively B object C wardrobe D transmit B tonight C lecture D story B convenient C volunteer D memorable Part II: Vocabulary and Grammar I Choose the best word or phrase to complete the following sentences Write your answer A, B, C or D on the answer sheet (1, 5) I can’t understand the French visitors I wish I _ French A know B have known C knew D will know The church _ about 100 years ago A was built B is built C has been built D will be built The teacher said: “This homework _ carefully” A has to B has to be done C had to D had to be done Don’t worry, everything is _ control A in B under C on D upon _ I was really tired, I couldn’t sleep A Therefore B Because of C Even though D So The child hurt himself badly when he fell _ the bedroom window A out from B out of C down D over The nurse was on _ in the hospital last night A work B alarm C duty D service _ playing professional basketball, she also enjoys tennis A Besides B Moreover C Apart D Together I tried to _ them from going, but they wouldn’t take any notice A warn B refuse C forbid D prevent 10 The doctor advised me not to take _ so much work in future A after B on C over D to 11 _, after trying three times, he passed the examination A Lastly B Last of all C Last D At last 12 I don’t see any _ in arriving early at the theatre A cause B point C reason D aim 13 You will have to _ your holiday if you are too ill to travel A put off B cut down C put out D put up 14 _ to the national park before, Sue was amazed to see the geyser A Being not B Not having been C Have not been D Having not been 15 During the war, we _ many relatives A set an example for B took for granted C lost touch with D made a mention of II Use the word given in capital at the end of each line to form a word that fits in the space in the same line Write the correct word on your answer sheet (1, 0) We can protect the environment by _ air pollution (reduce) He failed because he answered all my questions _ ( logic) He is one of the most famous _ in the world (environment) We think that mother’s Day should be celebrated _ (nation) Wearing uniforms encourages students to be _ of their school (pride) He feels _ because of the teacher’s voice (sleep) We’re sure we can believe him He’s usually very _ (Truth) The bloodstain on his T- shirt was very _ (Notice) I’m afraid there is going to be another _ of the currency soon (Value) (77) 10 Did you really have to behave with such _ to the little girl? (Severe) III There is a mistake in the four underlined parts of each sentence Identify your answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet (1, 0) We have such many things to that we have no time to go out A B C D There’s no point to talk to such a conservative minded person A B C D Film can only be developed in a room that is totally darkness A B C D I think that’s an interesting thought, isn’t that? A B C D She wishes she is the most beautiful girl in the world A B C D Although most known for her prose works, Maya Angelo also punished several collections of poetry A B C D If it is kept dry, a seed can still sprout up to forty years after their formation A B C D Why so many students graduate weak at reading and math are questions continuing to disturb educators A B C D What I told her a few days ago were not the solutions to most of her problems A B C D 10 Although apples not grow during the cold season, apple trees must have such season in order to fourish A B C D Part III: Reading I Find a suitable word for each numbered blank Write it on your answer sheet (1, 5) Most people think of computers (1) very modern inventions, products of our new technology now But (2) , the idea for a computer was worked out (3) two centuries ago by a man (4) Charles Babbage Babbage was born in 1791 and (5) up to be a brilliant mathematician He drew up plans for several calculating machines (6) he called “ engine” But, (7) the fact that he started building some of these, he never finished any of (8) Over the years people have argued whether his machines (9) ever work Recently, however, the Science Museum in London (10) finished building an engine(11) on one of Babbage’s designs It has (12) six years to complete and (13) than four thousand parts have been specially made (14) it works or not, the machine will be on show at a special exhibition in the Science Museum to (15) people of Babbage’s work II Choose the best answer for each numbered blank Write your answer A, B, C or D on your answer sheet (1, 0) The traffic light signal was invented by a railway signaling engineer It was installed (1) the house of parliament in 1868 It (2) like any railway signal of the time, and was operated by gas (3) , it exploded and killed a policeman, and the accident (4) further development until cars became common (5) traffic lights are an American invention Red - green (6) were installed in Cleveland in 1914 Three - color signals, (7) by hand from a tower in the (8) of the street, were installed in New York in 1918 The (9) lights of this type to (10)in Britain were in London, on the junction between St James’s street and Piccadilly in 1925 A outside B out C out of D outdoors A resembled B looked C showed D seemed A However B Therefore C Although D Despite A forbade B avoided C discouraged D disappointed A New B Recent C Modern D late A methods B systems C means D ways A worked B operated C turned D held A heart B focus C halfway D middle (78) A original B primary C first D early 10 A show B appear C happen D become III Read the following passage indicates the correct answer Write your answer A, B, C or D on your answer sheet (0, 5) They call New York “the Big Apple” Maybe it isn’t exactly like an apple, but it is certainly very big There are too many people, that’s the problem The streets are always full of cars and trucks, and you can never find a place to park If you have enough money, you can take a taxi New York cabs are yellow They look all the same But the drivers are very different Some were born and raised in New York, but many are newcomers to the United States A few drive slowly, but most go very fast Cab driving is a difficult job It can be dangerous, too Thieves often try to steal the drivers’ money Drivers sometimes get hurt If you don’t want to take a taxi, you can go by bus or you can take the subway The subway is quick, and it’s cheap, but parts of it are old and dirty Lights don’t always work and there are often fires on the track On some subway lines, there are new, clean, silver trains But you can’t see the color of the old trains easily There is too much dirt and too much graffiti, inside and outside What is the problem of New York? A It has too many apples B It looks like an apple C It is too big D It is too crowded What does a “cab” mean? A a truck B a bus C a taxi D a subway Cab drivers in New York _ A can be dangerous B can be attacked by thieves C look the same D were all born in New York The word “track” can best be replaced by _ A roadway B station C light bulb D train Subway in New York _ A are quickly but dirty B are colorless C have no lights D often cause fires Part IV Writing I Rewrite these sentences in such a way that they mean the same as the first, using the word in brackets at the end of each sentence DO NOT CHANGE THE FORM OF THE GIVEN (0, 5) "I’ve seen the film three times, Mary” said George (told) →George _ I regret giving Dennis my phone number (I) →I wish _ I haven’t phoned her since she left for Paris (last) →The _ when she left for Paris I thought she bore a strong resemblance to her grandmother (reminded) → She _ grandmother Our team won and the visitors lost (beaten) →The visitors _ team II Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence Write your answers on the answer sheet (1, 0) She started working in this company years ago → She has _ “Have you done your homework?” asked the teacher → The teacher asked _? The exercise was so easy that all students could it → It was such _ They didn’t go out because it rained heavily → Because of _ I didn’t go to bed early, so I didn’t wake up at am → If _ It is thought that the accident was caused by human error → The accident is _ John said that he was sorry he had not attended the meeting → John apologized _ As soon as they arrived on the beach, it started to rain → No sooner _ The children themselves are not in any way to blame for the disaster → In no way _ 10 In order to be highly paid, they work much harder → They work much harder, so _ III Write a paragraph about 100→ 120 words with the topic “What should you to improve your English?” (1,0d) THE END - (79) ĐỀ 33 A PHẦN TRẮC NGHIỆM I PHONETICS (1 pt) Choose a word (A, B, C, D) that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.(0.5 pt) A artificial B distance C centre D cells A thought B tough C bought D fought A raised B talked C watched D laughed A hidden B minor C written D kitten A many B lamb C handle D camera Choose the word (A, B, C, D) whose main stress pattern is not the same as that of the others (0.5 pt) A nomination B priority C congratulate D occurrence A charity B energy C separate D pollution A celebrate B slavery C opinion D minimize A suggest B freedom C recent D sticky 10 A predict B cover C resource D replace II VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (5 pts) Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best completes the sentences 11 Buy me a dozen of eggs on the way back, ? A will you B may you C you D can you 12 We insist that a meeting as soon as possible A be held B is held C were held D will be held 13 It is believed that there is a _ between two crimes A join B chain C link D connector 14 My uncle was ill last summer but fortunately, he is now making a slow but steady recovery A critically B deeply C fatally D seriously 15 That man, _ family is very poor, is standing in front of the hotel to ask for money A whose B whom C who D that 16 Joe seemed to be in a good mood, he snapped at me angrily when I asked him to join us A yet B so C for D and 17 “Who has brothers and sisters?”“Everyone Virginia who’s an only child.” A except to B with C from D but 18 He is the manager of the factory He’s it A charged with B charged C in charge D in charge of 19 Florida, the Sunshine State, attracts many tourists every year A is B is known as C known as D that is known as 20 _ my experience, very few people really understand the problem A To B In C With D From (80) 21 When she died, she gave _ all her money to a charity for cats A away B out C on D off 22 I don't want much sugar in my coffee Just _, please A few B a few C little D a little 23 He's left his book at home; he's always so A forgetful B forgettable C forgotten D forgetting 24 'I'm very to you for putting in so much hard work,' the boss said A thanking B grateful C considerate D careful 25 Steel _ with chromium to produce a noncorrosive substance known as stainless steel A is combined B that is combined C combining D when combined 26 She looked very when I told her the good news A happily B happiness C happy D was happy 26 People are not aware the problem of overpopulation A for B of C at D in 27 We wish you both- health and longevity A long life B happy life C easy life D exciting life 28 We arranged the meeting, but came A anyone B someone C everyone D no one 29 Better health care and agriculture have led to rapid population _ A grow B growing C grown D growth 30 Our school has managed to collect a lot of books to to the children in a village school A publish B distribute C employ D depart 31 I am pleased to _ the winner of the final competition It's Group B A recite B announce C explain D appoint 32 Family members who live apart try to get together Tet A in B at C on D during 33 The whole family usually tries to get together at Christmas A contact B gather C relate D communicate 34 I always get to work before else A anyone B someone C everyone D no one 35 Her first novel has been _ acclaimed as a masterpiece A nation B national C international D internationally 36 Claire at the homeless shelter once a week A performs B participates C joins D suffers 37 He's been teaching music for years, but he hasn't any _ A examinations B experiences C experience D qualifications 38 He got an excellent grade in his examination the fact that he had not worked particularly hard A on account of B because of C in spite of D Although 39 Vietnamese people usually make _ for Tet several weeks beforehand A preparing B preparation C preparatory D preparations 40 I hope _ will be comfortable here We try to make each guest feel at home A anyone B someone C everyone D no one 41 flowers for Tet are peach flowers and apricot flowers A Popular B National 42 I've never seen this actor before C International D Traditional A comfort B perform C present D represent 43 He his poem in front of the whole school A dedicated B recited C said D delivered 44 Before Tet, supermarkets and shops are full _ goods A for B with C in D of 45 Japanese usually their houses with some small pine trees A prepare B celebrate C make D decorate 46 Tet is also the time for children to receive lucky money in red envelopes (81) A which wrapped B wrapped C wrapping D all are correct 47 Hardly _ turns up to the meeting A anyone B someone C everyone D no one 48 Pressure on natural resources will _ as we face a population explosion A decrease B decline C increase D raise 49 All students can take part in the annual English-speaking Competition A happening once a year B happening once a term C happening once a month D happening once every six 50 Christmas Eve, people often have parties late at midnight A On B In C At D For 51 On Christmas Eve children go to bed full excitement A of B with C up D in 52 How people New Year in your country? A prepare B celebrate C make D decorate 53 I thought I heard knocking at the door A anyone B someone C everyone D no one 54 She her difficulties to graduate A overcame B got C passed D saw 55 There is now intense between schools to attract students A competence B competition C competitive D competitor 56.Children are always about Tet holiday A excited B interested C keen D concerned 57 On the first -day of Tet, children _ their new clothes and make New Year's wishes to their parents A take on B pick on C put on D try on 58 The world's population is to be over billion by 2010 A claimed B blamed C expected D reached 59 Janet Jones is I rarely see these days A anyone B someone C everyone D no one 60 Some people were in the streets money for charity A raising B getting C donating D giving III LANGUAGE FUNTIONS (0.5 pt) Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best completes the sentences 61 –“How you do?” –“ .” A How you do? B Not too bad C I’m well Thank you D Yeah, OK 62 –“Do you think you’ll get the job? –“ .” A Yes, that’s right B I think not C I know so D Well, I hope so 63 –“Happy Christmas!” –“ .” A The same to you! B Happy Christmas with you! C You are the same! D Same for you! 64 –“Thank you very much for a lovely party.” –“ .” A Cheers B Thanks C Have a good day D You are welcome 65 –“Would you like something to eat?" –“ I'm not hungry now.” A Yes, I would B No, no problem C No, thanks D Yes, it is IV GUIDED CLOZE TEST (1 PT) Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits each blank space in the following passage Do you want to take part in the battle to save the world’s wildlife? Animal Watch is the book which will (66) you in the fight for survival that (67) _ many of our endangered animals and show how they struggle on the edge of extinction As you enjoy the book’s 250 pages and over 150 colour photographs, you will have the (68) of knowing that part of your purchase money is being used to help animals (69) from the comfort of your armchair, you will be able to observe the world’s animals close-up and explore their habitats You will also discover the terrible results of human (70) for land, flesh and skins Animal Watch is packed with fascinating facts Did you know that polar bears cover their black noses with their (71) _ so they can hunt their prey in the snow without being seen, for example? Or that for each orang-utan which is captured, one has to die? (82) This superb (72) _ has so (73) Britain's leading wildlife charity that it has been chosen as Book of the Year, a title awarded to books which are considered to have made a major contribution to wildlife conservation You will find Animal Watch at a special low (74) _ price at all good bookshops, but hurry while (75) last 66 A combine B involve C bring D lead 67 A meets B opposes C forces D faces 68 A satisfaction B enjoyment C virtue D value 69 A preserve B conserve C revive D survive 70 A greed B interest C care D concern 71 A feet B claws C paws D toes 72 A publicity B periodical C publication D reference 73 A imposed B impressed C persuaded D admired 74 A beginning B preparatory C original D introductory 75 A stores B stocks C goods D funds II Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer to the questions below Most of the people who like films are only interested in the leading actor or actress when they enjoy a film It seems to them that only the actors or actresses have made the film successful They always pay attention to their appearance, performance, and fashion There are many film viewers who have no awareness of the other people’s work to make a film A finished film is, actually, the result of the collaboration of many people, and the most important among them are the scriptwriter, the cinematographer, the film editor, the actor, and the director Especially, in some thrilling scenes, the roles of stuntmen are very important They are always in danger when they are acting; some of them are even badly hurt or dead But what a pity, many film viewers rarely appreciate their work To many film viewers, A the director is the most important B no one is more important than the leading actor or actress C the stuntmen play the most important role D the most important person is the cinematographer Many film viewers always pay attention to A the director’s name and appearance B the pictures taken by the cinematographer C the leading actors’ or actresses’ family D the actors’ and actresses’ appearance, performance, and fashion The work of stuntmen is A secure B dangerous C interesting D thrilled A finished film is the result of the collaboration of _ A many people B the actors C the actresses D the director There are most important people in making a film A B C D B PHẦN TỰ LUẬN I VERB FORMS (1.5 pts) Give the correct form of the verbs in brackets to complete the sentences Dear Winnie, Thank you for your letter which I received this morning You asked me what we (81 do) when the landslide occurred I (82 not remember) things too clearly now but I think I (83 watch) TV and my sister (84 do) her homework at the time Suddenly all the lights (85 go out) and I (86 frighten) I remember (87 call out) to my parents, who (88 talk) quietly in the next room The next minute we (89 hear) a loud noise and the whole building began to shake It was a terrible experience and I never want (90 go) through anything like it again We are all safe now but we were very lucky Love, Anna II WORD FORMS (1.5 pts) 91.Television can make things more because it brings both sounds and pictures MEMORY (83) 92.Tim is one of the on a boat trip on Lake Michigan PARTICIPATE 93.Saving energy means reducing bills HOUSE 94 It is to eat too much sugar and fat HEALTH 95 If you can give a reasonable for your bad behavior last night I'll forgive you EXPLAIN 96 My brother often does experiments about electricity for PLEASE 97 The charged me 50,000 VND for each room DECORATE 98 After taking an aspirin, her headache APPEAR 99 If she can make up such stories, she is certainly a very girl IMAGINE 100 Tell me some between these two pictures SIMILAR III READING COMPREHENSION (1 pts) Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer: True (T), False (F), No information (NI) Bill Gates is a very important person in the computer industry He has been chief executive officer of Microsoft Corporation for several years He is also the richest person in the United States How did he it? He learned a lot from his parents While Bill was going to school, his father went to college, got a degree, and became a successful lawyer From this, Bill learned that you have to work hard if you want something His mother was a very busy teacher, but she also enjoyed going to parties From this, he learned something else : If you want to work hard and play hard, you have to make a schedule When Bill was young, he spent a lot oi time alone While most of his friends were playing, Bill read all of the World Book Encyclopedia and finished it when he was years old Bill’s childhood was not air work, however He used to play a lot of sports - swimming, water-skiing, tennis He was very serious about sports He loved winning and he hated losing When Bill got older, he spent more and more time working - and playing - on a computer Before he was 20, Bill developed the world’s first computer language for the personal computer Once when he was thinking about the future, he realized something important He thought that every home was going to have a computer, ^md every computer would need software - his software He said, ‘I’m going to 'make my first million dollars on software by the time I’m 25.’ And he did! 101 Bill Gates learned that you have to play hard for what you want! 102 He used to read a lot when he was young 103 He was happy to lose a game of tennis 104 He enjoyed playing games on the computer 105 He wasn’t making much money when he was 25 years old IV PREPOSITIONS AND PHRASAL VERBS Supply each space with a suitable preposition to complete each sentence 106 It’s very difficult to find work the moment 107 This service is free charge 108 In many ways you take _your mother 109 This computer is still _guarantee 110 Money is not essential happiness 111 She is far the best teacher I have ever had 112 Parents are naturally anxious _their children 113 I’m sure you will succeed _ this entrance test 114 We try to prevent people _ littering 115 I’m going to complain to the principal _ this V ERROR CORRECTION (2 pts) There are ten errors in the following passage Identify the errors, then underline and correct them Write your answers in the numbered spaces There are have about 3,000 living languages in the world have today, but only six of them ones are major languages of the 116 _ world Two upper thirds of the world's population speak those 117 _ languages More over than 400 million people speak English upload.123doc.net _ as their first or native language Another than 400 million 119 _ speak it as a second language Nobody can knows exactly 120 _ how many people speak it as a foreign language Chinese 121 _ (84) is the only language with more speakers than the English 122 _ This is that because of the huge population of Chinese It is 123 _ true that English is the best most widespread language on the 124 _ Earth It must is the language of business, technology, sport and 125 _ aviation VI SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION (2.5 pts) 126.The police made the youth empty his pocket => The youth _ 127.I’m very pleased that we shall meet again soon => I’m looking _ 128 He was annoyed because his secretary came late to work => He objected _ 129 I’ve never met such a famous person before => It’s _ 130 I’m always nervous when I travel by air => Traveling _ 131 I regret speaking to him so rudely yesterday => I wish _ 132 Without her help, I couldn’t have finished my theme in time => If there _ 133 The plane took off before we arrived at the airport => By the time _ 134 I would prefer you not to mention this matter to anyone else => I’d rather _ 135 Minh laughed heartily when I told him the joke => The joke _ VII WRITING (2 pts) The benefits of physical exercises Write a composition (about 120 – 150 words) to state your ideas (85)