2 pts – 0.25/each Choose the correct option A, B, C or D that best fits each numbered space in the following passage.. I enjoy 18 ________Christmas cookies and planning parties.[r]
Trang 1pronounced differently from that of the others (0.75 pts)
II GRAMMAR AND STRUCTURE (2.5 pts – 0.25 pts/each)
Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D that best fits each of the following blank spaces.
4. If you know where she lives, let me
5. We’ll make the beach clean and again
6. It is impossible a newspaper without reading about the damage we are doing to the environment
7. If you are late again, you the job
A. won’t lost B will lose C. lost D. will be lost
8. She never goes to the movies she is very busy
9. The clerk said she was tired hearing complaints day after day
11. - Lan: “What are you doing? -Hoa: “I the flowers.”
A. am smelt B. smells C am smelling D. smelt
12. If the weather worse, we won’t go to the beach
A That’s very nice of you to say so B I’m an awful dancer
C Let’s have a celebration D Well done!
III ERROR RECOGNITIUON (0.75 PTS – 0.25/EACH)
Choose the underlined word/phrase (A,B,C or D) that needs correcting.
14. Although it rained heavy, they went out last night
IV GUIDED CLOZE TEST (2 pts – 0.25/each)
Choose the correct option (A, B, C or D) that best fits each numbered space in the
following passage.
Valentine's Day is always on February 14 It's not a (17) day On weekdays,schools are open Banks are open People go to work Life goes on (18) usual, butthere is one (19) People give cards and gifts to friends and people they love Theysay, 'Be my Valentine.' There are many kinds of Valentine cards Some people make cards.Most people (20) them Men and women often give each other romantic cards Thesecards say, 'I love you.' The husbands give romantic cards to their (21) Children and
Trang 2friends usually give funny or humorous cards These cards do not say, 'I love you.' They are not romantic Children give cards to (22) friends at school parties Flowers and candies are popular gifts on Valentine's Day (23) people give red roses to people they love Stores sell chocolates and other candies in heart (24)
17 A national B office C regional D religion
19 A differ B difference C different D differences
B PHẦN TỰ LUẬN (Thí sinh làm trực tiếp vào đề thi)
I WORD FORM (1 pts – 0.25/each)
Give the correct form of the word in each blanket.
1 They had an ……… day by the river (enjoy)
2 Ba Na Hill is a famous ……… resort in Vietnam (mountain)
3 He always drives his car ……… He never causes accidents (care)
4 Please phone this number for more ……… (inform)
II READING COMPREHENSION (1 pts – 0.25 each)
Read the passage carefully and decide whether the following statements are true or false.
Although there are many celebrations throughout the year, the Lunar New holiday is the most important celebration for Vietnamese Tet is a festival which occurs in late January It’s a time for families to clean and decorate their homes and enjoy special food such as sticky rice cakes Family members who live apart try to be together at Tet
Passover is in late March This festival is celebrated in Israel and by all Jewish people On this festival, people celebrate freedom from slavery Passover is also an ancient spring festival
On the first and second nights of Passover, Jewish families eat a special meal called Seder Easter is a joyful festival which is celebrated in many countries It happens at around the same time as Passover On Easter Day children receive chocolate or sugar eggs as long as they are good In many countries, people crowd the streets to watch colorful parades
5. Three festivals are mentioned in the passage ………
6. Seder is festival celebrated in Israel and by all Jewish ………
7. Children receive chocolate or sugar eggs on Passover Day ………
8. People eat sticky rice cakes on Easter Sunday ………
III WRITING (2 pts – 0.5/each) Follow the instructions in the brackets, finish the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first one 9. The luggage is very heavy, she cannot carry it The luggage is so
10. He is tired, so he can’t score any goals If he
11. “Where are you going on your holidays?” I asked them I asked them
12. All the students have to take the final exam The final exam
Trang 31 A jeans B. caps C. pants D. shirts
II GRAMMAR AND STRUCTURE (2.5 pts – 0.25 pts/each)
Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D that best fits each of the following blank spaces.
4. The doctor me not to stay up too late at night
A. forced B. suggested C. insisted D. advised
5. Nam didn’t go to school yesterday, ?
A. did he B. didn’t he C. did Nam D. didn’t Nam
6. My children are very _ about going to the zoo
A. interested B. interesting C. excited D. exciting
7. - “Would you like to go camping with me next Sunday?” - “ .”
A. Yes, please B. Yes, I’d love to C. No, thanks D. Yes, I would
8. My brother usually listens to music the evening
9. –“What does your father do?” -“He’s engineer
10. Lan is very tired , she has to finish her assignment before going to bed
A. Because B. So C. Therefore D However
11. If I you, I would study harder
12. She _ her grandparents in the north of Vietnam for three years
A. don’t meet B. doesn’t meet C. wasn’t meet D hasn’t met
13. I wish I money to help the poor and homeless people
A. have much B. had much C. had any D. had many
III ERROR RECOGNITIUON (0.75 PTS – 0.25/EACH)
Choose the underlined word/phrase (A,B,C or D) that needs correcting.
14. Jane is only 10 years old but she cooks very good
IV GUIDED CLOZE TEST (2 pts – 0.25/each)
Choose the correct option (A, B, C or D) that best fits each numbered space in the
_ 23 April 1616, but his plays are still very popular today They have been translated
Trang 4into different languages, and many of them have been (23) _ into films, both in English and other languages Shakespeare's plays are about the great issues of life - love, hatred, jealousy, power, ambition, death and so on So, his plays are just relevant today as they were in the sixteenth (24) _
17 A. great B. greater C greatest D. greatly
21 A. wrote B. writes C. written D write
24 A. days B. months C. years D century
B PHẦN TỰ LUẬN (Thí sinh làm trực tiếp vào đề thi)
I WORD FORM (1 pts – 0.25/each)
Give the correct form of the word in each blanket.
1. Modern patterns have been added to the “Ao dai” to make it more ……… (fashion)
2. The Ao Dai is the ……… dress of Vietnamese women (tradition)
3. Tet is the most important ……… for Vietnamese people (celebrate)
4. The country’s official ……… of Malaysia is Islam (religious)
II READING COMPREHENSION (1 pts – 0.25 each)
Read the passage carefully and decide whether the following statements are true or false.
English began as a West Germanic language which was brought to England around 400
AD Old English was the spoken and written language of England between 400 and 1100AD But Old Engish was very different from modern English and only a few words can be easily identified English from about 1300 to 1500 is known as Middle English It was influenced by French and Latin in vocabulary and pronunciation Modern English developed from the Middle English dialect of the East Midlands and was influenced by the English used in London, where
a printing press was set up in 1476 The development of printing helped establish standards of spelling grammar, but there remained a lot of variation
True or False (1pt)
5. English was invented by the inhabitants ……….
6. Old English was spoken and written from 1100 to 1300 ……….
7. Old English was the same as the language at present ……….
8. The development of printing helped establish standards of spelling grammar ……….
III WRITING (2 pts – 0.5/each) Follow the instructions in the brackets, finish the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first one 9 We got wet in the rain; we forgot to bring along our raincoats (Join two sentences into one using because) => Because
10 She doesn’t have enough money for her schooling (Rewrite sentence using wish) => She wishes
11 “I am taking the 5.30 train tomorrow.” Minh said (Change the sentence into reported speech) => Minh said
12 Unless he takes these pills, he won’t be better (Rewrite sentence using if) => If
Trang 51 A lock B shock C block D program
3 A stopped B designed C embroidered D mentioned
II GRAMMAR AND STRUCTURE (2.5 pts – 0.25 pts/each)
Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D that best fits each of the following blank spaces.
4. The program was so _that half of them fell asleep
A boring B bore C bored D boredom
5. Last night, I was watching TV my mother was cooking in the kitchen
6. The bridge in my village in 2010
A was built B built C has been built D builds
7. If a disaster in an area, people from the other areas will offer their help
A happen B happened C is happened D happens
8. They in that company for five years
A work B have worked C worked D are working
9. She likes watching the stars night
10. My father suggests a trip to the countryside on Saturday
A to have B had C have D having
11. They look _ when they heard the new that they passed the exam
A happily B happiness C happy D happiest
12. He has gone to Ho Chi Minh City, _?
A has he B is he C hasn’t he D isn’t he
A Good luck B It’s nice of you to say so
C That’s a good idea D Congratulations!
III ERROR RECOGNITIUON (0.75 PTS – 0.25/EACH)
Choose the underlined word/phrase (A,B,C or D) that needs correcting.
14. We should review this chapter carefully so we will have some questions on it
IV GUIDED CLOZE TEST (2 pts – 0.25/each)
Choose the correct option (A, B, C or D) that best fits each numbered space in the
following passage.
Christmas
Every December, I begin to feel uncomfortable Why? Christmas is (17) mostpeople enjoy this holiday, but it makes me depressed First I am not a religious person Thisholiday (18) the birth of Christ, and it’s full (19) religious symbols.Second, Christmas is becoming more (20) commercial It’s the most important time
of years for owners of stores, (21) Spending a lot of money seems to be people’s
Trang 6main (22) in December Everywhere you hear the commands “Buy! Spend! Give!” It’s awful Last, I think Christmas is a (23) time of year for people without families I’ve been living far away from my family for years, and I miss (24) with them, especially at Christmas
B PHẦN TỰ LUẬN (Thí sinh làm trực tiếp vào đề thi)
I WORD FORM (1 pts – 0.25/each)
Give the correct form of the word in each blanket.
1. The author’s ……… is communicated through his song (happy)
2. Many ……… activities will be held tomorrow (culture)
3. They went to see most of the ……… places (interest)
4. I put my book near the desk for ……… (convenient)
II READING COMPREHENSION (1 pts – 0.25 each)
Read the passage carefully and decide whether the following statements are true or false.
News media are the means or method by which people learn what is happening in the city, in the country and in the world The news media can be classified into two general categories: the categories of print media and electronic media Print media use the written material to communicate news to readers Electronic media use airwaves to send news into homes, offices and public places Print media are usually divided into magazines and newspapers Most newspapers print news daily The electronic media are generally divided into radio and television Radio is one that you listen to In the United States, many radio stations broadcast five minutes of news every hour Television news is the one that you not only listen but also watch In Canada and the United States, for example, many people watch an hour of news on TV at six o’clock in the evening In the future new categories of news media will develop Even today, computers are beginning to influence the transmission and reception of news
5. People learn what is happening in the world by news media ……….
6. Television and radio are broadcast media ……….
7. In the United States, news is broadcast every five minutes ……….
8. Computers will soon be developed to transmit and receive ……….
III WRITING (2 pts – 0.5/each) Follow the instructions in the brackets, finish the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first one 9. Let’s travel to Vung Tau this summer by bus I suggest
10. Visit us soon or you may not meet us If
11. They used this machine in agriculture in the past This machine
12. Because she is poor, she can’t continue to go to school
Because of
Trang 71 A. pull B. erupt C. trust D. thunder
II GRAMMAR AND STRUCTURE (2.5 pts – 0.25 pts/each)
Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D that best fits each of the following blank spaces.
4. You will not succeed working hard
5. It was raining very so I took my umbrella
6. I do that if I were you
7. I wish you stop interruting me whenever I speak
8. My family has decided Da Lat in the summer
A. to visit B. visit C. visited D. visits
9. Don't be afraid This snake is
10. He felt with the results of his exam
A. disappointing B. disappointed C. disappointedly D. disappointment
11. You've never been to Nha Trang, ?
A. Have you B. haven't you C. you have D. you haven't
12. Computers to do a lot of jobs these days
A. use B. are using C. are used D. using
A. What did you do today? B I had a bad day
C. How was your day? D. Have a nice day
III ERROR RECOGNITIUON (0.75 PTS – 0.25/EACH)
Choose the underlined word/phrase (A,B,C or D) that needs correcting.
14. Your bicycle is different than mine
IV GUIDED CLOZE TEST (2 pts – 0.25/each)
Choose the correct option (A, B, C or D) that best fits each numbered space in the
following passage.
The traffic light signal was invented by a railway signaling engineer It was installed (17) _The House of Parliament in 1868 It (18) _like any railway signal of thetime, and was operated by gas (19) _, it exploded and killed a policeman, and theaccident discouraged further development until cars became common
(20) _traffic lights are an American invention Red-green (21) _wereinstalled in Cleveland in 1914 Three-color signals, operated by hand from a tower in the (22)
Trang 8_of the street, were installed in New York in 1918 The (23) lights of this type to (24) in Britain were in London, on the junction between St James’s street and Piccadilly in 1925
17 A outside B out C out of D outdoors
18 A resembled B looked C showed D seemed
19 A However B Therefore C Although D Despite
23 A original B primary C first D early
24 A show B appear C happen D become
B PHẦN TỰ LUẬN (Thí sinh làm trực tiếp vào đề thi)
I WORD FORM (1 pts – 0.25/each)
Give the correct form of the word in each blanket.
1. The air ……… in our city is worse and worse (pollute)
2 ……… is very important for everyone (educate)
3. He’s very ……… in scientific subjects (interest)
4. There have been many wonderful ……… in this century (develop)
II READING COMPREHENSION (1 pts – 0.25 each)
Read the passage carefully and decide whether the following statements are true or false.
I live in a small village in Henfield There are about 500 people here The village is quiet and life here is slow and easy You never have to queue in shops or banks People never throw their rubbish in the streets, so the village is always clean The air is also very clean because there’s not much heavy traffic It’s much more friendly here than in a city Everyone knows everyone and if someone has a problem, there are always people who can help However, there are something I don’t like about Henfield One thing is that there‘s not much to do in the evening We haven’t got any cinemas or theaters Another problem is that people always talk about each other and everyone knows what everyone is doing But I still prefer village life to life in a city
5. Villagers have to queue in shops or banks ……….
6. There is no heavy traffic so the air is clean ……….
7. Villagers are very friendly and helpful ……….
8. There’s not much entertainment in Henfield ……….
III WRITING (2 pts – 0.5/each) Follow the instructions in the brackets, finish the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first one 9. I can't understand him because he speaks so quickly If
10. Although he took a taxi, he arrived late for the concert In spite of
11. The suitcase is so heavy that I can't carry it It is such
12. Barbara cooks better than Mike does Mike doesn't
Trang 91 A school B children C Chinese D church
II GRAMMAR AND STRUCTURE (2.5 pts – 0.25 pts/each)
Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D that best fits each of the following blank spaces.
4. What of learning English do you find most difficult? Is it grammar rules orspeaking?
A type B form C kind D aspect
5. What time does your English class and end?
A start B open C leave D get
6. Nobody called on the phone, ?
A did they B do they C does he D does she
7. From now on, we won't be able to go out as much as we
8. He spent all the money he had won new clothes
9. It is getting cold.You'd better not without a coat
A go out B to go out C going out D have gone out
10. They made me on the floor
11. They would go by air than spend a week traveling by train
12. your house painted last year?
C. What did you say? I’m so shy D. Thank you It’s really encouraging
III ERROR RECOGNITIUON (0.75 PTS – 0.25/EACH)
Choose the underlined word/phrase (A,B,C or D) that needs correcting.
14. Mrs Green suggested to go to the beach
IV GUIDED CLOZE TEST (2 pts – 0.25/each)
Choose the correct option (A, B, C or D) that best fits each numbered space in the
following passage.
I was driving along the High Street towards the car park (17) I usually park
my car I was reaching the traffic lights which (18) on the corner of Oxford Street.The (19) were green The lights changed to red and I braked The Mini (20) was traveling behind me failed to stop and crashed into the back of my (21) , which got damage to the back lights
Trang 10The girl who was driving the Mini got out and was very rude My friend, who was in the front passenger seat of my car was very upset The girl (22) sister had been in the car with her blamed us and (23) us several rude names I know it was exactly 3.15 when
it happened (24) the clock in my car stopped
B PHẦN TỰ LUẬN (Thí sinh làm trực tiếp vào đề thi)
I WORD FORM (1 pts – 0.25/each)
Give the correct form of the word in each blanket.
1. Your written work is in need of some ……… (improve)
2. It’s………to see you again (wonder)
3. Mai has passed the exam We can see………in her eyes (happy)
4. Your answer is ………right (exact)
II READING COMPREHENSION (1 pts – 0.25 each)
Read the passage carefully and decide whether the following statements are true or false.
Millions of people around the world want to learn English Many of them go to the US and other English speaking countries to study at language schools, especially in summer There are thousands of different schools They offer courses to children, teenagers and adults If you go to
a language school, you should try to speak English as much as possible Students can stay with
a local family This is a good opportunity to improve your English and to learn a lot about everyday life You should try to talk to students from other countries This will help you to improve your English and it will also show how important English is for international communication
5. Many people want to learn English ………
6. Language schools don’t offer English courses in summer ………
7. They suggest you should talk to students from other countries ………
8. Only adults can learn English ………
III WRITING (2 pts – 0.5/each) Follow the instructions in the brackets, finish the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first one 9. She asked, "How many Japanese students are there in your class, Tom?" She asked Tom
10. Julia has been working for this company for six years Julia started
11. I don’t find it difficult to get up early in the morning I am used
12. Let’s meet this afternoon and practice our English Why
Trang 111 A teacher B clear C reason D mean
2 A concerned B received C attached D concealed
3 A energy B generous C category D suggest
II GRAMMAR AND STRUCTURE (2.5 pts – 0.25 pts/each)
Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D that best fits each of the following blank spaces.
4. I wish I _ all about the solution to this matter now
5. Joan asked _ left in the cupboard
A. if there was any coffee B. there was any coffee
C. was there any coffee D. where was any coffee
6. I want to have my suit _ I’m going to a wedding on Saturday
A. cleaned B. cleaning C. clean D. to clean
7. The book _ is on the table belongs to my brother
8. You don’t know this man, _ you?
9. We arrived to have some coffee before classes
A. enough early B. early enough C. too early D. early too
10. He was he could not wake up
A. very tired that B. such tired that C. too tired that D. so tired that
11. Wearing school uniform helps students feel _ in many ways
12. All of us like English _ it is very interesting
A. Oh, come on! Give it a try! B. No, I hope not
C. Yeah It’s not easy D. Sure, no way!
III ERROR RECOGNITIUON (0.75 PTS – 0.25/EACH)
Choose the underlined word/phrase (A,B,C or D) that needs correcting.
14. The bank manager asked me if I am taking much money to France
IV GUIDED CLOZE TEST (2 pts – 0.25/each)
Choose the correct option (A, B, C or D) that best fits each numbered space in the
following passage.
I had a terrible time last Saturday It (17) rather cold, but quite sunny, (18) after lunch I walked into town I wanted (19) a pullover I was looking inthe window of a clothes shop when (20) stole my wallet While I was walking home,
it started to rain and I arrived home cold and miserable I decided to have a hot bath I wasgetting ready to have my bath (21) the doorbell rang It was a salesman and it (22)
Trang 12me several minutes to make (23) go away Unfortunately, all the time he was talking to me the water was running You can imagine the state of the (24) !
24 A kitchen B bathroom C bedroom D living room
B PHẦN TỰ LUẬN (Thí sinh làm trực tiếp vào đề thi)
I WORD FORM (1 pts – 0.25/each)
Give the correct form of the word in each blanket.
1. All of the students in my class passed the test ……… (easy)
2. You should spend your money ……… …… (economical)
3. American women are used to being ……… …… (independence) 4. Our class had a ……… …… about how to protect the environment last week (discuss) II READING COMPREHENSION (1 pts – 0.25 each) Read the passage carefully and decide whether the following statements are true or false. “I came here two years ago because I wanted to teach people about modern health care I will be leaving in about two months I want to stay longer, but it’s time for me to go home My work here has been very interesting I am learning so much I always wish that I had more hours in the day so that I could do more Maybe it’s silly, but I worry about what will happen to the village after I leave I wonder if the students remember all the things I’ve tried to teach them I’ve become so close to the people here that I want to bring them home with me! But of course that’s impossible I wish more people would join the Peace Corps It’s so rewarding, and there’s so much work to do.” 5. He wanted to have more hours in the day for relaxing ………
6. He believed everything would be fine after he left ………
7. He became very close to the people there ………
8. He could take the local people with him ………
III WRITING (2 pts – 0.5/each) Follow the instructions in the brackets, finish the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first one 9. I don’t have many friends here I wish
10. They will build three new bridges across the river next year Three new bridges
11. “I am going to help her tomorrow Shesaid
12. Because I don’t have enough money, I can’t buy the car If
Trang 131 A. missed B. washed C. hoped D removed
II GRAMMAR AND STRUCTURE (2.5 pts – 0.25 pts/each)
Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D that best fits each of the following blank spaces.
4. My house _ in 1986
A. is built B. was building C. was built D. has been built
5. The doctor _ me not to stay up too late at night
A. advised B. suggested C. insisted D. forced
6. If you get up early, you _ late
A. weren't B. wouldn't be C. aren't D. won't be
7. He _me if I liked music
8. The children are fond _watching cartoons
9. They got wet in the rain _they didn’t bring along their raincoats
10. He loves his parents very much and wants them to be
A happy B. happily C. happiness D. happiest
11. They go to Nha Trang in summer
A. use B used to C. are used D. are used to
12. He English for four years
A. learnt B. learns C. will learn D has learnt
A. Yes, it’s terrible B. Yes, fantastic
C. No, it is wonderful D. No, sure is
III ERROR RECOGNITIUON (0.75 PTS – 0.25/EACH)
Choose the underlined word/phrase (A,B,C or D) that needs correcting.
14. If I were you, I will save money to travel all over the world
IV GUIDED CLOZE TEST (2 pts – 0.25/each)
Choose the correct option (A, B, C or D) that best fits each numbered space in the
following passage.
I (17) from Switzerland I came to London six months ago to learn English Ihaven’t met many English people (18) , only my teachers I started (19) English at school in Switzerland when I was eleven, so I have learnt it for nearly ten years Atfirst (20) London, I couldn’t (21) anything, but now my English isimproveD I have just taken an exam (22) I pass, I will move into the next class I’m(23) today because my parents will come tomorrow to stay (24) me for a
Trang 14few days and I haven’t seen them for a long time They have never been to England and they can’t speak English
19 A learn B learned C to learn D learning
21 A understand B know C listen D hear
23 A excite B exciting C excited D excitement
24 A by B with C near D of
B PHẦN TỰ LUẬN (Thí sinh làm trực tiếp vào đề thi)
I WORD FORM (1 pts – 0.25/each)
Give the correct form of the word in each blanket.
1. This problem caused a lot of ……… (difficult)
2. The ……… of synthetic fabric has brought new challenges (develop)
3. Winning the race was an ……… (achieve)
4. Good ……… is essential in a large organization (communicate)
II READING COMPREHENSION (1 pts – 0.25 each)
Read the passage carefully and decide whether the following statements are true or false.
Two popular traditions at Christmas are: decorating the home and singing the Christmas carols The home is the center of the Christmas celebration Inside, an evergreen tree is usually placed in the corner of the Living room Children and their parents wrap string of colorful lights around the tree; they hang ornaments on the branches A star or angle often crowns the top Careful- wrapped gifts are placed beneath Outside, families often string lights around the windows and wind light around trees and shrubs in the front yard As the families decorate their homes, they often put on Christmas record Almost every family has at least one favorite album
or compact disc School children of all ages perform Christmas concerts for their parents and communities On Christmas’ Eve, family members gather around Christmas tree to sing
traditional songs Such as Jingle bells and Silent night and then give presents to each other On
Christmas, Day, people usually have a special meal with turkey and potatoes They sometimes
go to the cinema in the afternoon
5. The center of the Christmas celebration is the home ………
6. They hang ornaments on the branches of the Christmas tree ………
7. People usually have a special meal with pig and to tomatoes ………
8. They gather around the tree, sing traditional songs and give gifts to each other ………
III WRITING (2 pts – 0.5/each) Follow the instructions in the brackets, finish the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first one 9. Work hard, or you can’t improve your English quickly If
10. I asked them “Are you having a party tomorrow?” I asked them
11. They last visited Phong Nha Cave last summer The last time
12. The desk is broken I bought it last year The desk
Trang 151 A enjoyed B. invited C. mended D. lasted
II GRAMMAR AND STRUCTURE (2.5 pts – 0.25 pts/each)
Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D that best fits each of the following blank spaces.
4. Why don’t you the lights? – It’s getting dark
5. The weather was very nice, we decided to have dinner in the garden
6. Tom suggested money to help poor people
7. My grandmother, an intelligent woman, has greatly influenced my life
8. You’d rather wait till next week, _ you?
9. We should put garbage bins around the schoolyard to lazy students from throwing trash
10. The flood has killed hundreds of people and made thousands
A. homesick B. homeland C homeless D. homely
11. put the guests on the first floor
A. Why don’t we B. I suggest C. How about D Let’s
12. She didn’t go to school yesterday because she had to look her baby sister
A. That’s all right, never mind B. It was nothing really
C. I’m sure you’ll do well D. No problem!
III ERROR RECOGNITIUON (0.75 PTS – 0.25/EACH)
Choose the underlined word/phrase (A,B,C or D) that needs correcting.
14. Are you interesting in learning foreign language?
IV GUIDED CLOZE TEST (2 pts – 0.25/each)
Choose the correct option (A, B, C or D) that best fits each numbered space in the
following passage.
My life is very different (17) that of my grandparents’ generation Some of thethings are better today and other things are worse I’m glad that we have TV today because Ithink that life might be a bit boring (18) it I also like cars, computers, and videogames I think young people have more fun today than young (19) of mygrandparents’ generation However, there are (20) a lot of bad things about life today
Trang 16For (21) , my grandparents did not have to live with pollution when they were young They could breathe clean (22) when they walked in the streets Also, there was less crime in those days Nevertheless, I am glad that I am young today (23) because I think the advantages (24) the disadvantages
B PHẦN TỰ LUẬN (Thí sinh làm trực tiếp vào đề thi)
I WORD FORM (1 pts – 0.25/each)
Give the correct form of the word in each blanket.
1. The Ao dai was ……… worn by both men and women (tradition)
2. Are you ……… with the new arrangement? (satisfy)
3. A lot of modern ……… is used in various fields (technical)
4. The secret to ……… in life is hard working (success)
II READING COMPREHENSION (1 pts – 0.25 each)
Read the passage carefully and decide whether the following statements are true or false.
Now that I’ve been here for a few days, I thought I had better write and let you know how I
am getting on with this beautiful country When I first arrived, I couldn’t get used to the slow pace of life! However, I’m gradually learning to take things easy and I’m beginning to feel really at home My first impression of the Irish is that they are really friendly and helpful people and they certainly know how to enjoy life! I’m staying at a little guest house here in castle bar The countryside round about is marvelous, and I’ve been doing a lot of walking and fishing I’ve made friends with some of the people in the village and we spend most evenings in the local pub chatting and dancing of course Well, I must rush now to catch the post Do drop me a line when you have time
I miss you!
Love from Hai
5. The writer wanted his friend to know how he was living in the country ………
6. At first he felt strange to the slow pace of life ………
7. After a short time, he felt homesick ………
8. He thought the countryside was unpleasant ………
III WRITING (2 pts – 0.5/each) Follow the instructions in the brackets, finish the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first one 9. The government gave her a scholarship to the university A scholarship
10. “Don’t keep silent if you don’t understand” said the teacher The teacher
11. That car's so expensive that I don't think 1 can buy it It's such
12. "Let's organize a sponsored cycling race." The children suggested
Trang 171 A children B school C Chinese D church
II GRAMMAR AND STRUCTURE (2.5 pts – 0.25 pts/each)
Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D that best fits each of the following blank spaces.
4. He lighted the candle he might read the note
A so that B as long as C because D and
5. It is suggested that John harder
A work B to work C will work D works
6. We can reduce gas by by bike or public transport
A travel B to travel C traveling D traveled
7. Do you like going out staying in when you are free?
8. We can save natural resources by using energy
9. In order to save money, we should use public transport motorbikes
A instead of B except C besides D along with
10. Our parents are very that we are working harder
A please B pleased C pleasant D pleasure
11. She suggested money for the poor people in the region
12. We think that Mother’s Day should be celebrated _
A nationwide B national C nation D native
A. Well, it’s bad B. Not at all
C. No, I wouldn’t mind at all D. That’s all right
III ERROR RECOGNITIUON (0.75 PTS – 0.25/EACH)
Choose the underlined word/phrase (A,B,C or D) that needs correcting.
14. Mai didn’t go to the zoo with her friends last Sunday because her sickness
IV GUIDED CLOZE TEST (2 pts – 0.25/each)
Choose the correct option (A, B, C or D) that best fits each numbered space in the
following passage.
Television and (17) _of the media confuse me Sometimes I’m not sure (18)
_ I saw on TV and what I experienced in “real life” I live in Los Angeles, where (19)
_ are many TV and movies studios Often in public places I see people (20)
look familiar to me But did I meet them (21) or did I see them on TV? Somany real happenings in the news – earthquakes and fires and murders and (22) on –become “media events”, in other (23) , they grow “bigger than real life” After I watch
Trang 18them (24) many hours, I get confused What is my life and what did the people in media create for me?
B PHẦN TỰ LUẬN (Thí sinh làm trực tiếp vào đề thi)
I WORD FORM (1 pts – 0.25/each)
Give the correct form of the word in each blanket.
1. The accident happened because of the truck driver’s ………… ………… (careless)
2. I watch the news every day because it’s very ……….…… (inform)
3 She receives a lot of ……… from her friends (encourage)
4. They went to see most of the……….…… places (interest)
II READING COMPREHENSION (1 pts – 0.25 each)
Read the passage carefully and decide whether the following statements are true or false.
Almost a hundred thousand people were killed and half a million homes destroyed as a result of an earthquake in Tokyo in 1923 The earthquake began a minute before noon when the inhabitants of Tokyo were cooking their midday meals Thousands of stoves were overturned as soon as the earth began to shake As a result, small fires broke down everywhere and quickly spread The fire engines were prevented from going to help because many of the roads had cracked open It was impossible to use fire fighting equipment as most of the water pipes had burst Consequently, over ninety per cent of the damage was caused by the fire rather than the collapse of the buildings Most of those who died were not killed in the earthquake itself but in the fires, which followed If the earthquake had occurred at night while people were sleeping, far fewer would have died
5. The earthquake in Tokyo in 1923 caused a lot of damage ………
6. It happened a minute before midnight ………
7. There were fires everywhere before the earthquake occurred ………
8. The firemen used fire fighting equipment to put out the fires ………
III WRITING (2 pts – 0.5/each) Follow the instructions in the brackets, finish the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first one 9 John is sorry that he has to look after his younger sister all day long (Rewrite using “wish”) John wishes
10 “You should be careful when you are doing the test,” said my mother (Change into reported speech) My mother advised
11 That room is very large, it can hold ten visitors (Combine sentences using “enough”) That room is large
12 My sister was tired but she helped me with my homework (Rewrite using “although”) Although
Trang 191 A attached B received C concealed D concerned
II GRAMMAR AND STRUCTURE (2.5 pts – 0.25 pts/each)
Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D that best fits each of the following blank spaces.
4. I have two brothers, one of _is a teacher
5. My mother forgot to the faucet before leaving for work
A turning on B turning over C turning off D turning up
6. Mrs Thoa is generous to the poor _ she is not rich
A although B would have C will have D had
7. The students are looking forward to _the result of the final examination
A receives B receive C receiving D received
8. They have known each other _they were children
9. The man asked me whether I the way to the City Hall
10. In home, presents _ round the Christmas tree on Christmas Day
A place B is placing C placed D are placed
11. Good ideas are often _accepted, aren’t they?
12. This TV program has attracted lots of _recently
A watchers B viewers C seers D listeners
A. Yes, three years ago B. Yes, about three years
C. Yes, since three years D. Until the 30th of June
III ERROR RECOGNITIUON (0.75 PTS – 0.25/EACH)
Choose the underlined word/phrase (A,B,C or D) that needs correcting.
14. His teacher encouraged him taking part in the competition
IV GUIDED CLOZE TEST (2 pts – 0.25/each)
Choose the correct option (A, B, C or D) that best fits each numbered space in the
following passage.
Christmas is my (17) holiday I enjoy (18) Christmas cookies andplanning parties I like sending cards and hearing (19) old friends I love seeingchildren open their gifts on Christmas morning Most of all, I love one dress up custom that wehave in our family On the night before Christmas we (20) in warm clothing and gofrom house (21) house in our neighborhood At each house, we (22)
Christmas songs Then we go to a hospital or a home for elderly people and we sing
Trang 20there We want to let people (23) that we care about them Afterward, we come home and drink hot chocolate by the (24) I love this!
B PHẦN TỰ LUẬN (Thí sinh làm trực tiếp vào đề thi)
I WORD FORM (1 pts – 0.25/each)
Give the correct form of the word in each blanket.
1. We are faced with a difficult ……… ………… (choose)
2. This clock is her most……… ………… thing (value)
3. It will take a long time to find out a suitable ……… ………… to this problem (solve)
4. Hanoi and will be ……… ………… all day long (wind)
II READING COMPREHENSION (1 pts – 0.25 each)
Read the passage carefully and decide whether the following statements are true or false.
Computers are now very useful and important for people all over the world Computers have been in use widely in Viet Nam nowadays and they have completely changed the face of Viet Nam Computers have contributed greatly to the modernization of Viet Nam With the help
of computers, we can communicate with the other people thousands of kilometers away in a second We can know the information on medicines, science and technology very quickly Computers are wonderful They can help us save time
5. Computers are not helpful for many people ………
6. Computers have been used widely in Viet Nam nowadays ………
7. Computers help us communicate with the other people far away in a minute ………
8. We can know the information on many fields very quickly ………
III WRITING (2 pts – 0.5/each) Follow the instructions in the brackets, finish the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first one 9 Samuel started keeping a diary in 1997 (Rewrite sentence) Samuel has
10 The boys said “We have to try our best to win the match (Change sentence into reported speech) The boys said
11 The shirt is too small for me I bought it yesterday (Combine sentences using a suitable relative pronouns) The shirt
12 He doesn’t study hard, so he can’t get good marks (Rewrite using if) If