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MỘT SỐ CẤU TRÚC VIẾT LẠI CÂU PHỔ BIẾN Chú ý viết lại câu: - Chú ý thì: câu viết lại phải với câu cho - Chú ý ngữ pháp: câu viết lại phải ngữ pháp - Chú ý nghĩa câu sau viết phải không đổi so với câu ban đầu It + takes (took) + sb + khoảng thời gian + to sth = sb + spend (spent) + khoảng thời gian + doing sth VD: It took her hours to get to the city centre = She spent hours getting to the city centre Like = to be interested in = enjoy = keen on VD: She likes politics = She is interested in politics Because + clause = because of + N VD: He can’t move because his leg was broken = He can’t move because of his broken leg Although + clause = despite + N = in spite of + N VD: Although she is old, she can compute very fast = Despite / In spite of her old age, she can compute very fast S + V + because + S + V = S + V + to + infinitive VD: She studies hard because she wants to pass the final examination = She studies hard to pass the final examination S1+didn’t + V1 + Because + S2 + didn’t + V2 = If Clause VD: We didn’t go on holiday because we didn’t have enough money = If we had had enough money, we would have gone on holiday S1 + V1 + if + S2 + V2 (phủ định) = S1 + V1 + Unless + S2 + V2 (khẳng định) VD: I won’t help you if you don’t try harder = I won’t help you unless you try harder S + be + too + adj + (for sb) + to + V = S + be + so + adj + that + S + can’t + V VD: The water is too hot for Peter to drink = The water is so hot that Peter can't drink S + be + so + adj + that + S + V = S + be + not + adj + enough + to + V VD: He is so weak that he can’t lift the box = He isn’t strong enough to lift the box 10 S + be + too + adj + to + V = S + be + not + adj + enough + to + V VD: The water is too cold for Peter to drink = The water isn’t cold enough for Peter to drink 11 S + V + so + adv + that + S + V = It + V + such + (a/an) + N(s) + that + S +V VD: He speaks so soft that we can’t hear anything = He is such a soft speaker that we can’t hear anything 12 S + started + V-ing + khoảng thời gian + ago = S + have + PII + for + khoảng thời gian VD: I started studying English years ago = I have studied English for years 13 The last time + S + V + was + khoảng thời gian= S + have + PII + for + khoảng thời gian VD: The last time she went out with him was two years ago = She hasn’t gone out with him for two years 14 It’s + khoảng thời gian + since + S + last + Ved= S + have + PII + for + khoảng thời gian VD: It’s ten years since I last met him (Đã 10 năm từ gặp lần cuối) = I haven’t met him for ten years (Tôi không gặp 10 năm rồi) 15 S + haven’t/ hasn’t + PII + before = This is the first time + S + have/ has + PII VD: I haven’t seen this film before = This is the first time I have seen this film PRACTICE READING I: Circle the best answer (A, B, C, or D) that can complete each sentence The boys broke a window when they football A are playing B play C were playing Jack London wrote several novels on adventure A interest B interestedly C interesting Mozart was born in Salzburg 1756 A at B on C in It is the most exciting film I A had ever seen B ever saw C have ever seen The telephone by Alexander Graham Bell A invented B was invented C is invented My mother when she heard the explosion last night A cooked B were cooking C was cooking I this computer games many times A have played B was playing C am playing Who is singer in your country? A famous B the most famous C more famous Mary is of reading detective stories A interested B good C fond 10 I play football when I was younger, but I don’t it now A could B never C seldom 11 The report by all members of the team in time A is completed B was completed C completes 12 She decided to give her career as an actress to go to college A to B away C for 13 He did the test I did A as bad as B badder than C worse than 14 - did the journey take? – About five hours A How long B How far C How often 15 The doctor told my dad up late A not stay B did not stay C not staying 16 Why you spend all your time your sister? A arguing about B arguing for C arguing with 17 If we had known your new address, we to see you A would have come B came C would come D played D interested D from D never saw D is inventing D has cooked D play D as famous D excited D used to D been completed D up D more badly than D How many D not to stay D arguing at D will come 18 She looked Tom’s number in the phone book but didn’t find it A into B out of C over D up 19 He always depends getting help from other students A of B on C over D through 20 It was a boring film that I fell asleep A such B so C too D very II: Read the following passages and circle the best answer (A, B, C or D) or answer the questions TEXT For over 12,000 years, dogs have lived with people and helped us in our daily lives In ancient Egypt, the Pharaohs built statues of dogs and thought they were like gods Today there are about 400 types of dog of different sizes and shapes Dogs have the same five senses as people, but their sense of smell and hearing is much stronger People train dogs to help and work for us A dog’s sense of smell is very helpful to the police Dogs can find people, bombs and dangerous gases When a dog starts barking, it’s often because they’ve heard something A dog’s sense of hearing is very good and they can hear things that human can’t Dogs can also help blind people become their ‘eyes’ They can lead a blind person to the shops, onto buses, or just help them live a normal life For many people, dogs are just good company and make perfect family pets They can be friendly animals, but are usually expensive to keep and you must have the time to take them for walks If you look after your dog, it can be a really good friend! 16 In ancient Egypt, people thought that dogs A were Pharaohs C were companies B were like gods D were statues 17 A dog’s sense of smell A is the same as ours B is very good C is not as good as their sense of hearing D is better than their sense of hearing 18 A dog might help the police to A find a thief B train other policemen C make a bomb D deliver gas 19 Dogs often bark A before they hear a noise B when they have smelt dangerous gases C when they hear a noise D when they see blind people 20 Dogs help blind people by A seeing for them A doing their shopping C living a normal life D being their family member TEXT A hobby can be almost what a person likes to in his/her free time Hobbyists raise pets, watch birds or hunt animals They also climb the mountains, go fishing, go skating, or go swimming They also paint pictures, attend concerts and play musical instruments They collect everything from books to butterflies and from shells to stamps People have hobbies because these activities bring enjoyment, friendship, knowledge, and relaxation Sometimes, they can bring financial profits Hobbies also bring interesting activities for people who have retired People, rich or poor, old or young, sick or well, can follow a satisfying hobby regardless of their age, position, or income Hobbies can help a person’s mental and physical health Doctors have found that hobbies are available in helping patients who suffer from physical or mental illness Hobbies give these patients activities to and provide interests that prevent them from thinking about their illness 21 According to the passage, a hobby is what a person likes to when A he/she has free time C he/she is at home B he/she is at work D he/she is busy 22 The word “income” is closest in meaning to A salary B job C loan D career 23 Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as an advantage of having hobbies? A enjoyments B relaxation C knowledge D surprises 24 In which paragraph does the writer mention different activities taken by hobbyists? A paragraph C paragraph B paragraph D paragraph and paragraph 25 According to doctors, hobbies are helpful to A patients’ physical health C patients’ mental health B patients’ material life D patients’ physical and mental health TEXT Up to now, many people still think films are things that made to be shown on screen for entertainment It is not right There are many other kinds of films that are made for other purposes For example, educational films are made for schools They are about the certain subjects that pupils and students are learning Especially, when a person learns a foreign language, educational films in the target language are very useful Industry needs training films which introduce about machinery and equipment, and how to operate and work on them Documentary films present events or circumstances of a social, political, or historical nature It is films that help us widen our knowledge of countries, cultures and people Sitting on the arm chair in front of the T.V set, a viewer can enjoy the beauty of nature all over the world, see many historic spots, and meet a lot of interesting people A film, either good or bad, is the result of the collaboration of many individuals and we, the viewers, should choose only suitable films to enjoy 26 Many people think films are made for …………… A education B money C entertainment D industry 27 Educational films are made …………… A for teaching and learning B for entertainment C for training manual workers D for giving information 28 Industry …………… A has no relation with films B always pay attention to every kind of films C needs love story D needs training films 29 Films can help us …………… A widen our knowledge B get good entertainment C A and B are correct D A and B are incorrect 30 A film …………… A is the result of the collaboration of many individuals B is made by the actor and actress C is made by the viewer D is the result of the cinematographer III Fill in the numbered blank with a suitable word given below A says D in G ago J there B during E all H best K did C can F after I some L have Thousands of people in Britain (31) a new hobby – line dancing In almost (32) town, you will find clubs and classes for this new activity ‘Line dancing is easy to learn If you have two feet and (33) walk, then you can it!’ Fiona Lever, a teacher, (34) ‘You don’t need a partner because you dance (35) groups It’s the (36) way to make new friends In my classes, (37) are young and old people The boys like it because they can make lots of noise with their feet (38) .the dances! When (39) line dancing begin? Most people think it started about fifteen years (40) when American country music became famous in Britain 31 L 33 C 35 D 37 J 39 K 32 .E 34 A 36 H 38 B 40 G WRITING I Make changes and additions to these sets of words in order to write complete sentences 41 It / important / him / see/ doctor/ now It is important for him to see the doctor now 41 you / show me / the way / city center? Could you show me the way to the city center? 42 I / would like /travel / bus / save / money I would like to travel by bus to save money 43 I / tell her / meeting / if / see / tomorrow I will tell her about the meeting if I see her tomorrow 44 Smoking / not / allow / public areas / many countries Smoking is not allowed in public areas in many countries 45 She/ live/ Ho Chi Minh city/ ten years She has been living in Ho Chi Minh city for ten years 47 It /would take/ her / least/ half an hour/ get ready It would take her at least half an hour to get ready 48 My box of tools/ the shelf/ the basement By box of tools is on the shelf in the basement 49 If I/ a millionaire/ I / build / house/ near/ sea If I were a millionaire, I would build a house near the sea 50 We/ decide/ buy/ house even though we/ not really/ enough money We have decided to buy a house even though we don’t really have enough money II Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the one printed before it 51 I’ve never met a more dependable person than Roger Roger is the MOST DEPENDABLE PERSON I’VE EVER MET 56 When did you buy this house? How long have YOU BOUGHT THIS HOUSE? 57 It is not necessary to send the letter today You don’t have TO SEND THE LETTER TODAY 58 Apples are usually cheaper than oranges Apples are usually not AS EXPENSIVE AS ORANGES 59 My friend didn’t visit me because she was away on business If my friends hadn’t BEEN AWAY ON BUSINESS, SHE WOULD HAVE VISITED ME 60 People are going to build a bridge over the river A bridge IS GOING TO BE BUILT OVER THE BRIDGE 57 It is said that this tree is over 300 years old The tree is SAID TO BE OVER 300 YEARS OLD 58 The last time I was in London was in 1972 I haven’t BEEN TO LONDON SINCE 1972 59 There aren’t any elephants at the zoo now The zoo doesn’t HAVE ANY ELEPHANTS NOW 60 My brother spent hours doing the test yesterday It took MY BROTHER HOURS TO DO THE TEST YESTERDAY Translation Translate the following sentences into English 61 Chúng ta nên thu hút đầu tư nước để phát triển kinh tế đất nước WE SHOULD ATTRACT FOREIGN INVESTMENT TO DEVELOP THE COUNTRY’S ECONOMY 62 Khi gặp John, anh tốt nghiệp đại học WHEN I MET JOHN, HE HAD GRADUATED FROM UNIVERSITY 63 Thực hành tiếng Anh nơi cách tốt để nâng cao kỹ nói tiếng Anh bạn PRACTISING ENGLISH EVERYWHERE CAN BE A GOOD WAY TO IMPROVE YOUR ENGLISH-SPEAKING SKILL 64 Chị bị thăng cố với lấy bóng bay SHE LOST HER BALANCE WHEN HE WAS TRYING TO TOUCH THE BALLOON 65 Bạn cần quần áo đặc biệt để bảo vệ bạn bạn làm việc phịng thí nghiệm YOU NEED SPECIAL CLOTHES TO PROTECT YOU WHEN YOU WORK IN THE LAB Translate the following sentences into Vietnamese 66 The more we travel, the more we know about the world CÀNG ĐI NHIỀU, CHÚNG TA CÀNG BIẾT NHIỀU VỀ THẾ GIỚI 67 Not only did he win the contest, but he broke the record ANH ẤY KHƠNG CHỈ THẮNG TRONG CUỘC THI MÀ CỊN PHÁ KỶ LỤC 68 Her contribution played an important role in the success of the project SỰ ĐĨNG GĨP CỦA CƠ ẤY ĐĨNG VAI TRỊ QUAN TRỌNG TRONG SỰ THÀNH CƠNG CỦA DỰ ÁN 69 The pandas weren't used to seeing visitors every day NHỮNG CON GẤU TRÚC VẪN CHƯA QUEN VỚI VIỆC GẶP DU KHÁCH HÀNG NGÀY 70 Twitter was one of the first companies to allow workers to work from home after the COVID-19 pandemic started TWITTER LÀ MỘT TRONG NHỮNG CÔNG TY ĐẦU TIÊN CHO PHÉP NHÂN VIÊN LÀM VIỆC TẠI NHÀ SAU KHI ĐẠI DỊCH COVID-19 BÙNG PHÁT PRACTICE READING COMPREHENSION I Circle the best answer (A, B, C, or D) that can complete each sentence When Mark left school, he worked a waiter A like B as C so D to If you want to see the dentist, you will have to an appointment A B give C make D construct The English are always in the weather A pleased B angry C happy D interested If she sick, she would have gone out with me to the party A hadn’t been B weren’t C hasn’t been D wasn’t My parents help look my children when I’m away home A up B after C on D at What was the name of the girl passport was stolen? A whose B who C which D when Would you mind me a hand with this bag? A give B giving C to give D to have given You should turn off the lights before going out to save A electricity B electrify C electric D electrically They in that factory for three years - from 1995 to 1998 A are working B have been working C worked D have worked 10 My son enjoys and A reading/ singing B to read/sing C read/sing D dancing/to sing 11 The synonym of ‘marvelous’ is A wonderful B happy C terrible D awful 12 We in Thai Nguyen city for 25 years A are living B live C will live D have been living 13 My mother arrived at home when I computer games A played B was playing C am playing D play 14 Sport and movies are forms of They help us relax A exercise B research C entertainment D study 15 The Planning Department wanted to change the traffic system, so they a traffic survey A conducted B managed C carried D held II In this section you will find a number of questions after the passage Read it and circle the best answer A, B, C or D or answer the questions: TEXT Most people are afraid of sharks, but they usually not know very much about them There are more than 350 kinds of sharks, and all of them are meat eaters Sharks are useful because they eat sick fish and keep the oceans clean Sharks not have ears However, they can "hear" sounds and movements in the water Any sound or movement makes the water vibrate Sharks can feel these vibrations, which help them find food They also use their large eyes to find food Most sharks see best in dim light They often hunt for food at dawn, in the evening, or in the middle of the night Scientists want to learn more about sharks for several reasons For example, cancer is common in many animals, especially in people However, it is rare in sharks Scientists want to find out why sharks almost never get cancer Maybe this information can help people prevent cancer too 16 According to the passage, sharks are useful because ………………… A they clean the sea B they are very big C they eat fish D they are meat eaters 17 Most sharks hunt for food at night because ………………… A they see best in dim light B there is more food then C other fish are sleeping D they are hungry at night 18 Sharks can find food because they can ………………… A feel vibrations and hear with their ears B see with their eyes and hear with their ear C hear very well with their large ears D feel vibrations and see with their large eyes 19 The best title of this passage could be ………………… A “Sharks - The Cancer Preventing” B “Sharks - The Meat Eaters” C “Sharks - The Useful Animals” D “Sharks - The Dangerous Animals” 20 According to the passage, research on sharks may help………………… A people find a cure for AIDS B people know how to prevent cancer C animals prevent cancer D sharks live longer TEXT Ashley Trent, one of our most popular young actors, is now filming College Rap He began having acting lessons six years ago and was in his first play at ten years old At fourteen, he immediately became well known, not for acting in the theatre, but on TV ‘That was fun!’ he says ‘I was in a fast-food advertisement with a cartoon clown, but filming College Rap is much harder work I have to play baseball and sing in the film, which is fine, but I need to have dancing lessons too When we finish filming each day, I don’t go out with friends I usually sit in the bath for an hour because my legs and arms hurt! But I’m enjoying myself because the three adult actors who are the teachers in College Rap are really good They’ve filmed all over the world They’ve taught me to remember my lines more quickly too I needed half a day to learn five pages before, but now I only need a half an hour.’ Being well known is great but Ashley isn’t interested in buying lots of expensive things or going out ‘But I’m asked to really interesting work now and that’s wonderful,’ he says ‘I don’t get excited when I watch myself in films I know I’m getting better, but I still need to improve!’ Well, Ashley, we think you’re brilliant! 16 According to Ashley filming College Rap is ……………… A an easy job B a hard job C a boring job D a well-paid job 17 In his latest film, Ashley has to learn to ……………… A sing B bath C play baseball D dance 18 Ashley’s having fun at the moment because he ……………… A is not at school B is travelling a lot C is working with great actors D only works half a day 19 To remember five pages of lines, Ashley now needs ……………… A 30 minutes B an hour C an hour and a half C half a day 20 What does Ashley like about being famous? A spending money C being invited to wonderful parties B getting interesting work D watching him on TV TEXT In advertising the term media refers to communication vehicles such as newspapers, magazines, radio, television, billboards, direct mail, and the internet Advertisers use media to convey commercial messages to customers In 2001, the U.S advertising payments in media was estimated at $ 233.7 billion, of which television accounted for 22.5%, direct mail 19.8%, newspapers 19.3%, radio 7.7%, magazines 4.7% and the internet 1.8%, with other media accounting for the remainder Newspapers, magazines, television and radio are considered mass media because they deliver advertisements to every customer In 2000, in the U.S there were 1.483 daily newspapers, 3.188 magazines, 1.248 commercial television stations and 10.220 commercial radio stations The wide coverage of the mass media makes them ideal vehicles for advertisers who need to reach a large number of customers 21 The word “communication vehicles” means …………………… A trucks and vans B newspapers, television, the internet… C motorbikes and bicycles D trains, planes, taxis and buses 22 Advertisers use media …………………… A to buy goods B to send messages C to get information D to advertise their products 23 In 2001, the U.S advertising payments through the internet was……………… A the biggest B as much as it was on T V C the smallest D as much as it was on newspapers 24 Newspapers, magazines, TV and radio are considered ……………… A mass media B the most expensive C the least expensive D unless media 25 How many magazines were there in the U.S in 2000? A 1.483 B 1.248 C 10.220 D 3.188 TEXT Family and home I was born in Sheffield and lived with my parents in a small flat above a chemist’s for twenty years My parents spent a lot of money on my education They sent me to public school, but I hated it because there weren’t any girls there I got interested in music about six years ago My parents asked me what I wanted for my 15th birthday and I asked for a guitar My mum wanted me to work in a bank but I wanted to be a pop star Now that I’m famous I think my parents are very proud of me 26 What did his parents spend a lot of money on? THEY SPENT A LOT OF MONEY ON HIS EDUCATION 27 What was he fond of six years ago? HE WAS FOND OF MUSIC 28 Why did he dislike the public school? BECAUSE THERE WEREN’T ANY GIRLS THERE 29 Why didn’t he want to work in a bank? BECAUSE HE WANTED TO BE A POP STAR 30 What are his parents proud of? THEY ARE PROUD OF HIS FAME IV Fill in the numbered blank with a suitable word given below A people D left G been J yet M started B when E home H much K up N it C then F seeing I looking L applicants O to In Britain, a lot of (31) … are out of work Tracey is 18, and she (32) … school a year ago She lives in the North East, an area of high youth unemployment She hasn’t (33) … able to find a job yet “My dad just doesn’t understand” He started working in a still mill (34) … he was 15 Things are different now, but he thinks I should start bringing (35) … some money Oh, I get my unemployment benefit but that isn’t (36) … and I’m fed up with queuing for (37) … every Thursday I hate having to ask my mum and dad for money Oh, my mum gives me a couple of pounds for tights now and (38) … but she can’t stand seeing me at home all day I’ve almost given up looking for a job I buy the local paper everyday but I’m really bored of (39) … through the ‘Situations Vacant’ column There are 50 (40) … for every job 31…A…… 32…D…… 33…G…… 34…B…… 35…E…… 36…H…… 37…N…… 38…C…… 39……F… 40…L…… WRITING 10 I Make changes and additions to these sets of words in order to write a complete sentence 41 Last Saturday/ he / show/ Sam/ use / computer LAST SATURDAY HE SHOWED SAM HOW TO USE THE COMPUTER 42 How many / rooms/ there/ building? HOW MANY ROOMS ARE THERE IN THE BUILDING? 43 It/ difficult/ see well/ dark IT IS DIFFICULT TO SEE WELL IN THE DARK 44 If/ I/ be/ you/ not go/ that house/ alone IF I WERE YOU, I WOULD NOT GO TO THAT HOUSE ALONE 45 We/ buy/ the house/ about/ four years WE HAVE BOUGHT THE HOUSE FOR ABOUT FOUR YEARS 46 It/ cost/ lot/ money/ eat/ Howard’s restaurant IT COSTS A LOT OF MONEY TO EAT IN HOWARD’S RESTAURANT 47 My sister/ usually/ spend/ lot/ money/ clothes MY SISTER USUALLY SPENDS A LOT OF MONEY ON CLOTHES 48 Barbara/ play/ tennis/ better/ Mike BARBARA PLAYS TENNIS BETTER THAN MIKE 49 singer/ famous/ everybody/ admire/ her THE SINGER IS SO FAMOUS THAT EVERY BODY ADMIRES HER 50 When/ he/ come/ we/ have/ dinner WHEN HE CAME, WE WERE HAVING DINNER II Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the one printed before it: 51 The price is too high for me to buy it The price is SO HIGH THAT I CAN’T BUY IT 52 It irritates me that they didn’t call I am IRRITATED BECAUSE THEY DIDN’T CALL 53 “Let’s go out for coffee!”, said Ann Ann suggested that WE SHOULD GO OUT FOR COFFEE 54 Although he is old, he often plays tennis In spite of HIS OLD AGE, HE OFTEN PLAYS TENNIS 55 He doesn’t get up late anymore He used to GET UP LATE 56 The weather is fine and we have a picnic every Sunday We’ll have a PICNIC EVERY SUNDAY WHEN THE WEATHER IS FINE 57 Children needn’t study too much There’s no NEED FOR CHILDREN TO STUDY TOO MUCH 58 Pigs and chickens get sick easily Pigs get sick as EASILY AS PIGS 59 She wants to play the piano but she can’t She wishes SHE COULD PLAY THE PIANO 60 My mother prides herself on being such a good cook My mother is proud OF COOKING WELL 11 Translation Translate into Vietnamese: 61 We are glad to see our friends after a long time CHÚNG TƠI VUI VÌ ĐƯỢC GẶP BẠN BÈ SAU MỘT THỜI GIAN DÀI 62 Children learn their native language so that they will be able to communicate to other people TRẺ EM HỌC TIẾNG MẸ ĐẺ ĐỂ CÓ THỂ GIAO TIẾP VỚI NGƯỜI KHÁC 63 We have never been to Los Angeles before CHÚNG TÔI CHƯA BAO GIỜ ĐẾN LOS ANGELES 64 We all know that the more we learn English, the more knowledge we can get TẤT CẢ CHÚNG TA ĐỀU BIẾT RẰNG, CÀNG HỌC TIẾNG ANH, CHÚNG TA CÀNG CÓ THÊM NHIỀU KIẾN THỨC 65 If all countries had the same money units, some difficult problems of international trade would be solved NẾU CÁC NƯỚC CÓ ĐỒNG TIỀN CHUNG, MỘT SỐ VẤN ĐỀ VỀ THƯƠNG MẠI QUỐC TẾ SẼ ĐƯỢC GIẢI QUYẾT Translate into English 71 Khi bạn xin việc, việc quan trọng vấn WHEN YOU APPLY FOR A JOB, ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT THINGS IS AN INTERVIEW 72 Chúng ta học để mở rộng kiến thức phát triển trí tuệ WE LEARN TO WIDEN OUR KNOWLEDGE AND DEVELOP OUR MIND 73 Càng nhiều, học nhiều điều lý thú THE MORE WE TRAVEL; THE MORE EXCITING THINGS WE LEARN 74 Đôi trẻ nhỏ dành hàng đồng hồ chơi với đồ chơi chúng SOMETIMES, CHILDREN SPEND HOURS PLAYING WITH THEIR TOYS 75 Máy móc, đồ gia dụng phương tiện giao thong làm cho sống loài người thoải mái MACHINES, HOUSEHOLD THINGS AND TRANSPORT HAVE MADE HUMAN’S LIFE MORE COMFORTABLE 12 PRACTICE READING COMPREHENSION I Circle the best answer (A, B, C, or D) that can complete each sentence The weather fine so far this week A is B has been C was D had been If you time, please write to me A have B had C have had D has He insisted on the bill A pay B to pay C pays D paying She sings among the singers I have known A the most beautiful B the more beautiful C the most beautifully D the more beautifully He is the man daughter won the first prize in my school competition A which B whom C that D whose The woman is standing next to the door is a famous singer A which B who C when D what Our family to Europe last year A go B goes C went D gone you driven a Ferrari before? A Do B Did C Has D Have coffee did you drink this morning? A How many B How much C How D How often th 10 In the 19 century, it …………… two or three months to cross North America by wagon A took B had taken C had taken D was taking 11 I’m writing to thank you your kind help when I was in Moscow A for B to C of D about 12 Let's stop a drink I know a good pub on the corner A have B having C to have D to have had 13 If I found a wallet in the street, I take it to the police A will B should C would D shall 14 10 You have met Helen before, ………………………… ? A have you B haven’t you C has she D hasn’t she 15 The street is often with vehicles of all kinds during the rush hour A busy B quiet C full D heavy II: Read the following passages and circle the best answer A, B, C or D TEXT Benjamin Franklin was born in Boston in 1706 as the fifteenth of the seventeen children of a poor candle maker He went to school only one year He began to work when he was twelve At the age of fourteen, he decided to be a writer He copied the great stories of famous writers and later he became the best-known writer in his time When he was seventeen, he went to Philadelphia where he got a job as a publisher of a newspaper and retired from business as a very rich man at forty-two Then he spent the next forty years for his government He played an important role in the founding of the USA 13 16 Benjamin Franklin ………… A started to write when he was at school B had more than ten brothers and sisters C had a good education as other children D was the only child 17 He started working in……… A 1721 B 1720 C 1718 D 1706 18 He left home for Philadelphia when he was……………… A 12 B 14 C 17 D 20 19 He was successful in his………………… A business B government C A &B are correct D A&B are not correct 20 He was a famous……………………… in the USA A politician B educator C worker D all are correct TEXT Students at the age of 18 always have to face difficult decision to make: some want to go on with their study at college or university; others prefer to start work immediately Many school leavers are eager to go work in order to make money to live independently and help their parents They always their best to overcome any obstacles they may encounter Unfortunately, owing to the guidance poor and bold from their parents and teachers, most boys and girls are ill – prepared for unemployment Therefore, they often feel worried and build up all sort of fearsome prospects in their mind as the time to start work gets nearer It is the duty of the school and family to prepare these young people for their future jobs 21 The main idea of the passage is ………………… A Learning at university B Making an important decision at 18 C Starting to work after leaving school D Getting to know about new jobs 22 Why some young people want to find a job after they leave school? A They are badly in need of money B They want to get rid of schooling C Their parents not help them D They want to lead an independent life 23 What attitude young people have when they are faced with difficulty? A They just let things go B They make good efforts C They complain about their parents and teachers D They get to know about new jobs 24 The word “unfortunately” in line is nearest in meaning to A suddenly B unluckily C luckily D surprisingly 25 Which of the following is NOT true for young people who start work? A difficulty B anxiety C fear D encouragement TEXT Debbie Sullivan’s a very busy woman She’s got ten children Every morning she wakes up at six o’clock The older children get up at six-thirty and start school at eight-thirty Debbie spends most days at home with her babies, cooking and cleaning She doesn’t have time to go out to work, but she doesn’t mind her life She’d like to have more children Debbie’s husband, Bob, works in an office He doesn’t enjoy it, but he earns lots of money Debbie spends most of it on food and clothes for the children 14 Debbie likes the evening best After dinner, she sits down in the living-room and tells the children a story before they go to bed She doesn’t read from a book, because these are her own stories Every week she tells a different story that starts on Monday and ends on Sunday Once the children are asleep, Debbie can relax But she doesn’t sit and watch television with Bob She writes her latest story in a notebook before she forgets it Bob sent one of Debbie’s stories to a competition in a newspaper and it won They said she should become a writer, but Debbie wasn’t sure that she was good enough But the children thought it was a great idea, so she decided to try She took them to a zoo They liked the elephant best, so Debbie wrote a story about it The book company loved it You can now buy this story in the shops 26 Debbie would like to ……………… A go out more B get a job C have another baby D have less babies than now 27 Debbie’s husband ……………… A goes shopping after work B doesn't like his job C earns a small amount of money D doesn’t like children 28 Debbie tells the children a story ……………… A before their bed time B at breakfast C at lunch time D at dinner time 29 After telling a story, Debbie ……………… A tells Bob about it B watches television C tries to remember it D writes another story 30 Debbie wrote a story about the elephant because ……………… A it’s her favourite animal B Bob loves elephants C the company told her to D her children liked it III Fill in the numbered blank with suitable word given below ISLAND FESTIVAL Cheung Chau is a small island near Hong Kong in the South China Sea that has a colorful festival each spring The main (31)……… of the festival is a procession through the streets in (32)………… children dressed in beautiful costumes are carried high in the air on long bamboo sticks The children (33)…… to fly and the man who teaches them to this is retired school teacher Yeung Yuk Lun (34) ………… child on the island hopes to be chosen to (35)…… part ‘Obviously, the children (36) ……… to be small and light’, says Yeung Yuk Lun ‘This (37)……… they are usually between four and seven years old They are extremely brave (38)………… it’s quite frightening to be up in the air above a noisy crowd.’ Towers of cakes are carried beside the children and offered to the ancient god Pak Tai, who, (39)……… to an old story, once (40)………the island from great danger 31 A demonstration B attraction C invitation D composition 32 A it B This C Which D what 33 A appear B Look C Play D show 34 A Every B All C Most D Many 35 A make B Do C Get D take 15 36 A must B Should C Will D have 37 A supposes B Aims C Means D intends 38 A so B because C Although D unless 39 A opposite B according C Up D due 40 A saved B provided C Covered D supported WRITING I Make changes and additions to these sets of words in order to write complete sentences 41 I /work /here /25 years /now I HAVE BEEN WORKING HERE FOR 25 YEARS NOW 42 If /I /be you, I /never /apply /that job IF I WERE YOU, I WOULD NEVER APPLY FOR THAT JOB 43 It /too late /go out now IT IS TOO LATE TO GO OUT NOW 44 Although /it /rain /yesterday /he /go /school ALTHOUGH IT RAINED YESTERDAY, HE WENT TO SCHOOL 45 That house /build /20th century THAT HOUSE WAS BUILT IN 20TH CENTURY 46 It would take her at least/ half an hour/ get ready IT WOULD TAKE HER AT LEAST HALF AN HOUR TO GET READY 47 My sister/ cook/ well/ than/ I/ MY SISTER COOKS BETTER THAN I DO 48 My sister/ usually/ spend/ lot/ money/ clothes MY SISTER USUALLY SPENDS A LOT OF MONEY ON CLOTHES 49 singer/ famous/ everybody/ admire/ her THE SINGER IS SO FAMOUS THAT EVERYBODY ADMIRES HER 50 Although/ he/ quite like/ colour/ the car/ he/ not love/ its design ALTHOUGH HE QUITE LIKES THE COLOUR OF THE CAR, HE WOULD NOT LOVE ITS DESIGN II Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the one printed before it 51 Paul is not tall enough to be a basketball player Paul is too SHORT TO BE A BASKETBALL PLAYER 52 I had my brother my homework I asked MY BROTHER TO DO MY HOMEWORK 53 We couldn’t go out because it rained heavily Because of THE HEAVY RAIN, WE COULDN’T GO OUT 54 It was such bad coffee that they couldn’t drink it The coffee WAS SO BAD THAT THEY COULDN’T DRINK IT 16 55 You will miss the flight if you don’t arrive at the airport before o’clock Unless YOU ARRIVE AT THE AIRPORT BEFORE O’CLOCK, YOU WILL MISS THE FLIGHT 56 I had my brother my homework I asked my brother TO DO MY HOMEWORK 57 It often takes me an hour to go shopping I often spend AN HOUR GOING SHOPPING 58 The building is so cold that we can’t stay long It is SUCH A COLD BUILDING THAT WE CAN’T STAY LONG 59 I bought this book two months ago This book WAS BOUGHT TWO MONTHS AGO 60 “If I were you, I wouldn’t tell lies to her.” Peter advised me NOT TO TELL LIES TO HER Translation Translate into Vietnamese 61 Every year, thousands of Vietnamese students go to Australia to learn English and other subjects MỖI NĂM, HÀNG NGÀN SINH VIÊN VIỆT NAM ĐẾN ÚC ĐỂ HỌC TIẾNG ANH VÀ CÁC MÔN HỌC KHÁC 62 In this city, smoking is prohibited in theatres, cinemas, as well as in laboratories where they may be a fire hazard Ở THÀNH PHỐ NÀY, HÚT THUỐC BỊ CẤM Ở CÁC RẠP HÁT, RẠP CHIẾU PHIM VÀ PHỊNG THÍ NGHIỆM NƠI DỄ TRỞ THÀNH MỐI NGUY HIỂM LIÊN QUAN ĐẾN HỎA HOẠN 63 My grandfather, who is a wise man, has greatly influenced my life ƠNG TƠI, MỘT NGƯỜI ĐÀN ƠNG XUẤT SẮC, CĨ ẢNH HƯỞNG LỚN TỚI CUỘC SỐNG CỦA TÔI 64 We’re going to lose this game if the team doesn’t start playing better soon CHÚNG TA SẼ THUA CUỘC NẾU ĐỘI CHÚNG TA KHƠNG NHANH CHĨNG CHƠI TỐT HƠN 65 Sleepwalking occurs more with children than adults and particularly those who have worried MỘNG DU XẢY RA VỚI TRẺ EM NHIỀU HƠN SO VỚI NGƯỜI LỚN, ĐẶC BIỆT LÀ NHỮNG NGƯỜI HAY LO LẮNG Translate into English 66 Vấn đề ô nhiễm ngày trở nên phức tạp POLLUTION HAS BECOME MORE AND MORE COMPLICATED 67 Mặc dù máy tính đưa vào sử dụng từ năm 1946, khơng thể thay óc ALTHOUGH COMPUTERS HAVE BEEN USED SINCE 1946, THEY CANNOT REPLACE OUR BRAINS 68 Mạng xã hội cho phép thành viên đăng tải nhiều tin tức, quảng cáo sản phẩm, chia sẻ thông tin SOCIAL NETWORKS ALLOW THEIR MEMBERS TO POST NEWS, ADVERTISE PRODUCTS AND SHARE INFORMATION 69 Nếu bạn đánh máy viết, bạn giành giải thi IF YOU HAD TYPED THE WRITING, YOU WOULD HAVE GOT A PRIZE IN THE COMPETITION 17 70 Hiện nay, khoảng 80 phần trăm thông tin lưu trữ hệ thống máy tính tồn cầu viết tiếng Anh NOWADAYS, ABOUT 80% OF INFORMATION STORED IN INTERNATIONAL COMPUTER SYSTEMS IS WRITTEN IN ENGLISH 18 PRACTICE READING I: Circle the best answer (A, B, C, or D) that can complete each sentence The boys broke a window when they football A are playing B play C were playing D played Jack London wrote several novels on adventure A interest B interestedly C interesting D interested Mozart was born in Salzburg 1756 A at B on C in D from It is the most exciting film I A had ever seen B ever saw C have ever seen D never saw The telephone by Alexander Graham Bell A invented B was invented C is invented D is inventing the students in my class enjoy taking part in social activities A Most of B Most C Many D The number of Julia sings than Susan does A beautiful B beautifullier C more beautiful D more beautifully He is the man car was stolen last week A which B whom C that D whose Everybody in the wedding party happy A look B looked C are looking D looks 10 She told the boys on the grass A not play B did not play C not playing D not to play 11 Plants gain energy from the light of sun A a B an C the D no article 12 We open the window the fresh air could flow into the room A for B in order to C so that D so as to 13 My sister likes and A dance/sing B to dance/sing C dancing/singing D dancing/to sing 14 is Oxford from Cambridge? A How long B How far C How often D How many 15 English tends towards A simple B simplicity C simpler D simply II: Read the following passages and circle the best answer (A, B, C or D) or answer the questions PASSAGE A company cannot sell its products if customers not like the company Employees represent the company Customers identify a company with its employees That is the reason why employees are so important When people work, they work for money They work because they need the money for their own and for their families’ support If the workplace is a happy place, then people work better, produce more, and please the customers A business owner, boss, or manager can create a happy work environment and improve the business at the same time He should encourage his employees to think of better ways to things It is necessary to give the employees who have good ideas some of the profit The employees should be given the rights to complain and suggest They also need some medical care to help them feel better in work 16 According to the writer, A only the boss is important in a company B employees are important in a company C a company needs no customers D the boss can sell products without customers 19 17 Employees work for A money B products C customers D supporters 18 People work better A without the boss B without money C in a happy workplace D in their families 19 The boss should encourage the employees A to think of better ways to things B to get some profit C to create a happy work environment D not to improve the business 20 According to the writer, A the employees have no rights to complain and suggest B the employees have rights to complain and suggest C the employees not have any medical care D the employees cannot get any profit PASSAGE A hobby can be almost what a person likes to in his/her free time Hobbyists raise pets, watch birds or hunt animals They also climb the mountains, go fishing, go skating, or go swimming They also paint pictures, attend concerts and play musical instruments They collect everything from books to butterflies and from shells to stamps People have hobbies because these activities bring enjoyment, friendship, knowledge, and relaxation Sometimes, they can bring financial profits Hobbies also bring interesting activities for people who have retired People, rich or poor, old or young, sick or well, can follow a satisfying hobby regardless of their age, position, or income Hobbies can help a person’s mental and physical health Doctors have found that hobbies are available in helping patients who suffer from physical or mental illness Hobbies give these patients activities to and provide interests that prevent them from thinking about their illness 21 According to the passage, a hobby is what a person likes to when A he/she has free time C he/she is at home B he/she is at work D he/she is busy 22 The word “income” is closest in meaning to A salary B job C loan D career 23 Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as an advantage of having hobbies? A enjoyments B relaxation C knowledge D surprises 24 In which paragraph does the writer mention different activities taken by hobbyists? A paragraph C paragraph B paragraph D paragraph and paragraph 25 According to doctors, hobbies are helpful to A patients’ physical health C patients’ mental health B patients’ material life D patients’ physical and mental health PASSAGE Bob Geldof was born in 1953 in Dublin, where he went to school Though he was an intelligent student, he left school with few qualifications He had a variety of jobs in England, Spain and Canada before eventually becoming a successful pop star However, he is now famous for the work he has done to help starving people in Ethiopia Like many other people he was shocked by TV programmes of people dying of hunger there in 1984 He therefore decided that he would persuade famous British pop singers to make a record together and use the profits from it to send money and food The record, called "Do they know it's Christmas?" was a great success and made a lot of money, all of which was used in Ethiopia It soon became clear that much more money was still needed, and also in 1985 Geldof organized two huge concerts on the same day, one in England and the other in US Many of the world's best known 20 pop stars played and sang, all of them performing without being paid The concerts were shown on TV throughout the world, and it has been estimated that nearly a billion people saw some or all of the broadcast While they were watching the live performance on TV, people were asked to send money and many did so In Britain alone, over forty million pounds was given 26 Where did Bob Geldof work before he became a successful pop star? 27 What is he now famous for? 28 What did he decide to after seeing people dying of hunger on TV? 29 Where was all of the money gained from the record called “Do they know it’s Christmas?” used? 30 How many people throughout the world watched these concerts? 26 [He worked] in England, Spain and Canada 27 [He is now famous for] the work he has done to help starving people in Ethiopia 28 He decided that he would persuade famous British pop singers to make a record together and use the profits from it to send money and food 29 [All of the money was used] in Ethiopia 30 Nearly a billion people [watched these concerts] III Fill in the numbered blank with a suitable word given below A after D around G harvests J west B where E trees H built K western C better F kinds I from L with There is a small village near our school Through the village runs a small river (31) a stone bridge over it Along the eastern bank of the river, there are beautiful new houses (32) by the villagers themselves Around the houses are a lot of (33) with green leaves Beside the houses is a playground, (34) .the young villagers often play games (35) their farm work Sometimes they have matches with other villagers Rice fields are everywhere (36) .the houses and the playground They usually have good (37) A chemical plant is on the (38) .bank of the river Beyond the chemical plant is an orchard where many (39) of fruit are grown The villagers are living a healthy and happy life now They are sure that they will live a (40) life in the future 31 L with 33 E trees 35 A after 37 G harvests 39 F kinds 32 H built 34 B where 36 D around 38 K western 40 C better WRITING I: Make changes and additions to these sets of words in order to write complete sentences 41 The book/ write/ by/ famous/ Vietnamese author The book was written by a famous Vietnamese author/ famous Vietnamese authors 42 It/ wonderful/ see/ old friends again It is/ was wonderful to see our old friends again 43 We/ spend/ time/ learn/ English/ Maths We spend/ spent a lot of/ lots of/ some time learning English and maths 44 He/ make/ mistakes/ because/ carelessness He made some/ many mistakes because of his carelessness 45 While/ Mr.White/ work/ garden/ Mrs.White/ cook/ kitchen While Mr.White was working in the garden, Mrs.White was cooking in the kitchen 46 All the food /serve /this restaurant / excellent All the food (that is) served in this restaurant is excellent 47 He/ wish/ pass/ exam/ last year He wished that he had passed the exam last year 48 Her father/ work/ engineer/ since 1990 Her father has worked/ has been working as an engineer since 1990 49 If I/ a millionaire/ I/ build/ house/ near/ sea If I were a millionaire, I would build a house near the sea 50 They/ prefer/ classical music/ pop music 21 They prefer classical music to pop music II: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it 51 Although he had a bad cold, William still went to work Despite his bad cold, William (still) went to work 52 Barbara plays tennis better than Mike Mike doesn’t play tennis as well as Barbara 53 How long is it since you saw Mary? When did you last see Mary? 54 If he doesn’t work harder, he’ll lose his job Unless he works harder, he’ll lose his job 55 Tom is not old enough to drive a car Tom is too young to drive a car 56 I asked Kevin to restyle my hair I had my hair restyled by Kevin 57 “Can you swim?” he asked me He asked me if/ whether I could swim 58 They believe that Mary will get the scholarship Mary is believed to get the scholarship 59 I often spend thirty minutes doing homework It often takes me thirty minutes to my homework 60 The singer is so famous that everybody admires her She is such a famous singer that everybody admires her III: Translation A Translate the following sentences into English 61 Mặc dù hồn cảnh khó khăn đoạt nhiều giải thưởng quốc tế Toán học tuổi 18 Despite the difficult economic situation, he won many international maths prizes at the age of 18 62 Anh ta nói tiếng Anh lưu lốt người xứ He can speak English as fluently as a native speaker 63 Theo tôi, phẩm chất quan trọng người giáo viên giỏi lòng yêu nghề In my opinion, one of the most important qualities to become a good teacher/ of a good teacher is a love for teaching 64 Hút thuốc bị cấm khu vực văn phòng Smoking is not allowed/ banned/ prohibited in offices 65 Cô nộp đơn xin việc cơng ty nước ngồi She is applying for a job/ position in a foreign company Translate the following sentences into Vietnamese 66 She wouldn’t have been injured if she had been wearing a seat belt Lẽ cô không bị thương cô có thắt dây an tồn 67 A lot of historians are of the opinion that Greece was the cradle of Western countries Nhiều nhà sử học cho Hi Lạp nơi các/ nhiều văn hóa phương Tây 68 Reading is the perfect way to improve your vocabulary and understanding of English usage Đọc phương pháp hoàn hảo để nâng cao vốn từ vựng hiểu biết cách dùng tiếng Anh 69 Vietnam is among the leading tourist destinations in Asia Việt Nam nằm số điểm đến du lịch hàng đầu của/ châu Á 70 The temperature of the Earth is getting warmer, and scientists call this the “greenhouse effect” Trái đất ấm lên nhà khoa học gọi tượng hiệu ứng nhà kính 22 ... English and other subjects MỖI NĂM, HÀNG NGÀN SINH VIÊN VIỆT NAM ĐẾN ÚC ĐỂ HỌC TIẾNG ANH VÀ CÁC MÔN HỌC KHÁC 62 In this city, smoking is prohibited in theatres, cinemas, as well as in laboratories... đại học WHEN I MET JOHN, HE HAD GRADUATED FROM UNIVERSITY 63 Thực hành tiếng Anh nơi cách tốt để nâng cao kỹ nói tiếng Anh bạn PRACTISING ENGLISH EVERYWHERE CAN BE A GOOD WAY TO IMPROVE YOUR... RẰNG, CÀNG HỌC TIẾNG ANH, CHÚNG TA CÀNG CÓ THÊM NHIỀU KIẾN THỨC 65 If all countries had the same money units, some difficult problems of international trade would be solved NẾU CÁC NƯỚC CÓ ĐỒNG