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(1)KIỂM TRA 13 I Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest (1 point) 1.A team B beat C defeat D great 2.A silent B film C thriller D situation 3.A enough B tough C cough D though 4.A scene B detective C century D adventure II Choose the best answer (2.5 points) 1.The movie Schindler's List was on the novel Schindlerc Ark written by the Australian writer Thomas Keneally A based B depended C played D performed 2.There's an film on at the local cinema A interest B interesting C interested D interests 3.I bought this new software Chinese A for learning B learning C to learn D learned 4.Van Cao is one of the most well-known in Viet Nam A actors B authors C musicians D singers 5.The soft background music made her _ sleepy A to feel B feel C feeling D feels 6.The movie was so that we couldn't sleep last night A thrill B thrilling C thrilled D thriller 7.- Excuse me I'd like to rent new game - Here you are Sega Genesis Please take it to cashier over there A a/the B the/the C θ/the D a/a 8.- Well, I'd better hurry My lesson at half past seven, and it's twenty five past now - OK Let's go A starts B will start C is starting D is going to start 9.Did the teacher explain how _ this problem? A we solve B can we solve C to solve D solve 10.She usually had a smile on her face, but now she looks A cheerful B joyful C solemn D delightful III Read the passage and choose the correct choice (3 points) (2) Up to about 1915, movies were shot and programs were made up of several works Then, D.W.Griffith and others began to make longer films that provided the same powerful emotional appeal as did melodrama and presented spectacles far beyond what the theater could offer Consequently, after World War I increasing numbers of spectators deserted the theater for the movies This trend was accelerated in the late 1920s as a result of two new elements In 1927 sound was added to the previously silent film, and thus one of the theater's principal claims to superiority vanished In 1929 a serious economic depression began Since audiences could go to the movies for a fraction of what it cost to see a play, theater going became a luxury that few could afford, especially as the depression deepened By the end of World War II, the American theater had been reduced to about thirty theaters in New York City and a small number of touring companies originating there 1.One thing that movies could better than the theater was to A provide longer programs B provide emotional appeal C provide more melodrama D provide greater spectacles 2.Up to the 1920s one objection to film was that A they were too short B they were silent C they were too expensive D they did not tell a complete 3.One thing that made people choose the movies over the theater was A World War I B the fact that films were less expensive C the fact that films were silent D the fact that films were shorter 4.By the end of the World War II, A theater had become entertainment for the masses B the theater was no longer considered a luxury C professional theatrical performances were confined mainly to New York D There were no theatrical performances outside of New York City 5.When the author of this paragraph says "this trend was accelerated in late 1920s" he means that A many more people went to the theater than to the movies B the shift away from the movies to the theater was slowed down C the popularity of the theater was gradually increasing D the shift away from the theater to the movies was speeder up V Choose the best option to make the correct sentence from the suggested word (2 points) 1.Fob Dylan/ musician/ who/ composer/ born/ American/ 1941/ Minnesota A Bob Dylan who is a composer and an American musician, was born in 1941 in Minnesota B Bob Dylan is an American composer and musician who was born in Minnesota (3) C Bob Dylan, an American composer and musician, who was born in Minnesota in 1941 D Bob Dylan, who is an American composer and musician, was born in 1941 in Minnesota 2.widely/ traveled/ United States/ the poor/ singing A He traveled widely throughout the United States singing about the poor B He widely traveled around the United States to sing about the poor C He traveled the United States widely singing about the poor D He traveled widely all over the United States with the poor's singing 3.songs/ greatly/ protest/ political/ social/ influenced/ young people A His songs of greatly social and political protest influenced young people in 1960s B He greatly influenced young people in the 1960s with his songs about the political and social protest C His songs of political and social protest greatly influenced young in the 1960s D He wrote songs of political and social protest greatly influenced young people in the 1960s 4.Bob Dylan/ one/ important/ contemporary/ folk music and rock music A Bob Dylan is one of the most important man in contemporary folk music and rock music B Bob Dylan is one of the most important men in contemporary folk music and rock music C Bob Dylan is one important man in contemporary folk music and rock D Bob Dylan is one of the most important men in folk and rock contemporary music KIỂM TRA 14 I PHONETICS (1 point) Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest 1.A film B of C feeling D roof 2.A champion B chairman C character D which Choose the word that has stress pattern different from that of the other words 3.A tournament B passionate C popular D retirement 4.A unusual B interesting C different D capital II Choose the best answer (3 points) 1.Peter has practiced playing the piano the piano contest next week A in order enter B to entering C to enter D to not enter 2. _ rich should help poor and disabled A a - a - the B the - the - the C a - an - the D a - an - a (4) 3.Mary is because her job is A bore/ boring B bored/ boring C boring/ bored D bored/ boredom - Why are you so sad? - I think in the exam next week A I would fail B I will fail C I failed D I fail 5.The doctor says I a baby A will have B would have C am going to have D will be having 6.She had been absent from class several times she still passed the exam easily A although B as a result C but D despite 7.Dean Koontz, _ , lives in Orange, California A which is an author B who is an author of horror novels C is an author of horror novels D that is an author of horror novels 8.Peter’s parents promised that they will take him to Italy this Summer holiday and he is so about it A exciting B excited C excites D excite 9.The new computer system _ next month A is be installed B is being installed C is been installed D is being installed by people 10.The computer broke down again, A surprised the technician B who surprised the technician C that surprised the technician D which surprised the technician 11.How people learn languages? A How are languages learned? B How are languages learned by people? C How languages are learned? D Languages are learned how? 12. _ the fact that she is still young, she is appointed to a very high position in the company A Despite B Although C In spite D Both A and C 13 - You look _ when you see me - Yes I think you are in China A astonish B astonishing C astonishingly D astonished 14.Over 1500 new houses _ each year Last year, 1720 new houses _ A were built/ were built B are built/ were built C are being building / were built D were built/ were being built 15.We didn’t recognize him until he came into the light A It was not until we recognized him that he came into the light (5) B It was not until he came into the light that we recognized him C It was not until we didn’t recognize him that he came into the light D It was not until he came into the light that we didn’t recognize him III Read the passage and choose the correct choice (3 points) All over the world people listen to classical music Classical music is cult to describe It means different things to different people Some famous classical composers were Bach, Vivaldi, Haydn and Mozart In their music, they did not tell a story or show strong emotion They wanted to make a beautiful, interesting design They wanted to write lovely sounds Then composers started to interpret ideas They told stories about wars, armies and soldiers They wrote about religion Sometimes they composed music for holidays They told love stories and showed strong emotion Some of these composers were Beethoven, Schumann Chopin, Mendelssohn, Wagner, and Tchaikovsky Classical music stays with people a long time Bach wrote about 300 years ago, Beethoven wrote about 200 years ago, and Tchaikovsky wrote over 100 years ago Sometimes people close their eyes to listen to classical music When they close their eyes, they can see the design They can listen to the same classical music many times and enjoy it Sometimes it is difficult to understand The listener has to think about it However, we can all learn to enjoy some classical music It is very important to people 1.Classical music is famous A in the Western B in Europe C in the United States D all over the world 2.The first classical composers wanted to A tell stories about religion B write lovely sounds C show strong emotion D B and C 3.What kind of stories did some composers not tell in their music? A love B wars C religion D racial integration 4.Beethoven A composed his music a long time ago B just wanted to make an interesting design C did not tell a story D wrote sonic music that was difficult to understand 5.People sometimes close their eyes when they listen to classical music in order to A understand it clearly B think about the design C form the picture of the design in their mind.D hear the same classical music many times 6.Classical music (6) A is different from people to people B is different to understand so the listener always has to think about it C was composed by famous musicians very long time ago D is necessary for people because it makes life more colorful V Put the word in the correct form (1.5 points) 1.The boy (sit) .next to me in the evening class is very clever 2.Our natural resources will be probably (exhaust) within a relatively short time (exhaust) 3.We are living in a house (surround) by green trees 4.John was the youngest person (interview) yesterday 5.Here is a test (finish) right now 6.(Environment) are calling for the new pesticide regulations to be strictly enforced BÀI TẬP GIỚI TỪ He died in 1882, the age of 74, at his home on a small island off Sardinia A.at B.from C.in D.by The Church of England has urged people not to feel bad about shopping online Christmas Day, despite concerns about the increased commercialisation of Christmas Although the Philippines has been subject to travel advisories in the past, they mostly focus on Mindanao the south A.on B.to C.in D.towards Many people unfortunately become quite lax about treating their pets for fleas the winter A.in B.on C.for D.since least five civilians have been killed in a car bomb attack thought to have been targeting a Nato convoy in eastern Kapisa province, officials say A.In B.On C.At D.For (7) March 23, Casa Daros — an outpost of the Zurich-based Daros Latinamerica Collection — will open in a renovated 19th-century building with an exhibition of Colombian artists A.In B.For C.On D.By How much sleep kids need? Recommended amounts range about ten to eleven hours a night for young elementary students to 8.5 hours for teens A.above B.from C.near D.of New Zealanders are feeling even less confident about their job security the coming year, according to a report out today A.by B.in C.to D.for We promise to send your Employment Contract weeks of your start date A.during B.within C.in D.for 10 Additionally, to turn the computer, you will have to enter a login name and password A.up B.down C.on D.in 11 We are looking an individual with an energetic personality A.up B.up to C.for D.down on 12 We would like to congratulate you your interest in becoming a banker A.on B.with C.for D.about 13 Overall, we were very satisfied your service A.with B.for C.at D.on 14 The Local Government Association says that most councils across the country are well prepared for icy conditions due cold weather A.to B.of C.in D.by 15 One part of our brain which changes considerably both the first two decades of our life, and as we move into old age, is the frontal lobe A.on B.at C.throughout D.by (8) 16 Starbucks has previously said that the end of 2013 it plans to have 1,000 stores in China, 1,000 in Japan and 500 in Korea A.by B.to C.in D.on 17 A survey 1577 people last month revealed a dark cloud of pessimism hangs over most regions, with Canterbury the exception A.for B.of C.by D.with 18 People who practice meditation the regular basis look and feel typically 10 or even 15 years younger than other people at their age A.at B.in C.on D.for 19 the economic downturn, London managed to balance its books with sponsorship deals and record revenues from ticket sales, Games organizers said in November A.With B.Without C.Despite D.Beyond 20 Once a time teaching social skills was considered a parents’ job, but today’s parents, she says, are often confused as their offspring A.on B.up C.upon D.by A notice about the vacancy has been posted the company message board A.in B.on C.over D.above the end of the next month, the company will have been in operation for 10 years A.In B.By C.At D.On Commuters arriving the Southern station had no choice but to use the stairway because the escalator was being repaired A.in B.at C.to D.off During the winter months, it gets so cold that the temperature goes degrees Celsius A.on B.below C.by D.of 5.Our school was built right a river A.on B.besides C.beside D.at (9) A meeting was called to resolve the conflict the coworkers A.in B.between C.inside D.about She managed to complete her last film well budget A.in B.within C.out of D.over My income's rather variable, but I earn £73 a day average A.at B.in C.on D.for While a West African force was being planned with the aim of bringing the north back the control of the Malian government, the rebels began moving further south A.beyond B.under C.below D.within 10 After the introduction, all the products in this catalogue will be sale soon A.in B.at C.on D.off 11 The candidate for the president promised to change the tax laws to bridge the gap the rich and poor A.among B.for C.between D.over 12 The following criteria must be applied when making this determination: The intern does not displace regular employees, but works close supervision of existing staff A.with B.in B.inside D.underfor 13 Druridge Bay is one of the most impressive stretches of beach backed by sand dunes Britain's north east coast A.at B.in C.beside D.on 14 The number of people from developed countries studying abroad has doubled the past twenty years to 1.9 million A.in B.from C.over D.up 15 China’s ski industry has come a long way the mid-1990s, when the country had fewer than 10,000 skiers and only nine small resorts A.since B.during C.in D.from (10) 16 With its first airport and direct flights from Bangkok slated for 2013, an increasing number of luxury- and family-friendly accommodations popping up, Koh Phangan’s extended hangover is finally relenting A.along with B.except C.along D.like 17 I remembered to bring everything today my car key I forgot it at home and had to ask Peter for a ride A.with B.without C.except D.beside 18 Nearly 7,000 people in the United States die each year while waiting for an organ transplant and around 10,000 people in Britain are the waiting list for an organ A.under B.on C.at D.inside 19 Twelve local Paramount Chiefs will also be elected indirectly Every citizen 18 years of age and of sound mind has a right to vote A.in B.round C.about D.above 20 Because the positions need to be filled immediately, applications the positions indicated should be sent to following address by Friday, February 15th A.on B.about C.for D.to 1.We are looking for some candidates who are skilled giving presentations A.at B.on C.with D.of We didn’t see anyone all day, apart a couple of kids on the beach A.off B.from C.of D.for 3.Visits to some retail websites more than doubled, and Visa reported that online spending by its cardholders grew 26% compared with the same day a year ago A.by B.on C.between D.to 4.Under federal law, employees can file several different types of complaints abusive employers A.above B.from C.against D.to Thanksgiving in 2004, Amazon for the first time sold more consumer electronics than it sold books A.During B.On C.In D.By (11) 6.An employer that fails to comply these requirements may face monetary fines and other penalties A.on B.to C.along D.with the 2002 football World Cup, France, the reigning world champions, suffered a humiliating defeat to unfancied Senegal A.On B.In C.At D.By 8.Apple intentionally made no mention of the next iPhone, focusing mostly software and one new piece of hardware A.on B.in C.above D.at 9.This product should appeal girls in their teens A.at B.to C.for D.with 10.The government must now deal the problem of high unemployment A.on B.at C.with D.for 11.My parents are very strict, they prohibit my elder sister having boyfriend until she graduates high school A.to B.from C.of D.in 12.The organization has decided to transfer some certain responsibilities formerly held by key members the newly joined ones A.in B.to C.in D.toon 13.Chris and Mark have agreed to remain in their roles their successors have been appointed and an appropriate handover completed A.for B.during C.until D.since 14.The Japanese currency has dipped more than 15% the US dollar since November last year A.from B.to C.against D.on 15 One person was injured when the driver of a Subaru Legacy rear ended a Chevy van that had stopped the intersection of East Broadway Street and North Dakota Street A.at B.in C.by D.from (12) 16.Potter-Burns Elementary School sends notes to parents reminding them to make sure students get enough sleep the school’s year achievement testing A.prior to B.through C.except D.along 17.The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors says there is growing confidence house prices will stabilise and may even start to move up the end of the year A.towards B.tothrough C.through D.out 18.The opportunity to meet people currently working in the field, gaining valuable references, as well as getting exposure the working environment, are three good reasons for students to consider doing one of more internships during college A.with B.on C.in D.to 19 Chorlton Leisure Centre is also earmarked closure in 2015 as part of Manchester City Council's plans to save £80m from its budget A.in B.from C.for D.within 20 At night the baby keeps crying, she's not comfortable so we sleep at the classroom A.on B.about C.for D.to (13)