Listen and complete the questions 1.0P = 0,2 X 5 SECTION TWO: LANGUAGE FOCUS – READING - WRITING 7,5 points Question I Circle the word A, B, C, or D whose stress pattern is different fr
Trang 1ĐỀ THI SỐ 1(2) SECTION A: LISTENING (2.5 points)
Part I Listen to Katetelling Emma about her family Where each person is going today? Write a letter A-H to each person (0.5P = 0.1 X 5)
Example Answer
0 Sam B People Placces
1 Kate’s mother A concert
2 Tanya B dentist
3 Len C driving school
4 Tom D golf club
5 Kate’s father E hairdresser’s
F shop
G Spanish class
H Tennis club
Part 2: Listen to a women talking to a policeman Tick A, B, or C (1.0P = 0.2 X 5)
Example: 0.Where did the woman lose her bag? A in town B on the bus C at home
1.How much money was in her bag? A.£20 B £ 40 C £ 50
2.What else was in her bag? A.credit card B driving licence C gloves
3.The bag was ……… A old B expensive C big
4.What time did the woman lose the bag ? A 9.30 B 10.00 C 10.30
5.The policeman will phone her in the …… A morning B afternoon C evening
Part III You will hear a man speahing on the telephone He wants to speak to Miss Dixson , but she is not there Listen and complete the questions (1.0P = 0,2 X 5 )
SECTION TWO: LANGUAGE FOCUS – READING - WRITING (7,5 points)
Question I Circle the word A, B, C, or D whose stress pattern is different from the others (0.4 p )
1 A preservation B recognition C decision D exhibition
2 A artisan B citadel C paradise D handicraft
Question II.Circle the word A, B, C, or D whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others (0.6 )
2 A measure B dream C weave D teamwork
Question III: Circle the best answer A, B, C or D to complete each of the sentences (1,6 P= 0,2 x 8 )
1 Do you know who’s his pottery workshop?
A bringing out B taking over C passing down D turning down
2 My grandfather,……… Has been retired for ten years now, used to be an English teacher
3 This laptop is much more user-friendly, but it costs the other one
A so much as B twice as much as C as many as D twice as many
4 .she was tired, she finished the scarf for her dad
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6The school is expected ……….good citizens for society
7 A …… is vehicle used for travelling on the surface of the moon
A spaceship B galaxy C space buggy D spaceship
8 If you want to have good health, you ……… reduce the amount of salt in your food
Question IV Supply the correct tense/form of the verbs.(0.6p )
1 After I found all the information I needed, I ( turn)……… off the compute
2 They are staying at the hotel in London At this time tomorrow, they ( travel) ……… … in Vietnam
3 Please stop (talk)……… The baby is sleeping
Question V Choose the one underlined words / phrase which is grammatically incorrect.(0,6 = 0,2 x4 )
1 I am tired of being told all the time what to do, and when doing it
Question VI Choose ONE suitable word from the box to fill in each gap in the following passage (1,6 p)
numbers economic arrivals destroying than with thrown without
The tourist industry is considered to be the world’s largest industry The direct (1) ………… impact of the industry,including accommodation, transportation, entertainment, and attractions, is worth trillions of dollars every year The
statistics show that the number of international tourist (2) ………….worldwide reached 1.04 billion in 2012.
Such large (3)…… of tourists, however, are beginning to cause problems For example, in the Alps the many
thousands of skiers are (4) ………… the mountains they came to enjoy Even parts of Mount Everest in the
Himalayas are reported to be covered (5) ……….old food tins, tents, and pieces of equipment that have been (6)
……… away At a time when we have greater freedom to travel (7) ……… ever before, more and more
people are asking how they can enjoy their holidays (8 )………….causing damage to their destinations
Question VI Read the passage and decide whether the stament true (T) or false (F)(0,8P )
This area is in Ninh Hai commune, Hoa Lu district, Ninh Binh, north Viet Nam Come, and you can enjoy a minute boat-ride on the river from Tam Coc, Bich Dong, to the small picturesque valley where the Bird Garden islocated The experience of floating past mangroves and water caves to the astoundingly vast garden will definitelybring you a feeling of deep satisfaction The Bird Garden boasts forty-six varieties of bird, forty thousand specimens,and five thousand nests Come and experience the beauty of the Buddha Cave, which is five-hundred metres long,seventy metres at its widest point, and thirty metres at its highest point Exploring the cave, you will be deeplyimpressed by the images, especially the image of Buddha sitting by the underground river bringing good luck tovisitors And don’t forget to climb up to Vai Gioi Cave, which is spectacularly located on a hill top, eighty-eightmetres above the ground The cave covers up to five thousand square metres, and includes three levels representingHell, Earth, and Heaven
forty-Questions:
T F
2.On the way to the valley, visitors can enjoy the beauty of the mangroves and water caves
3.The Bird Garden is very small and boring, with only a few different types of birds
4.The Buddha image shows the Buddha standing and giving luck to visitors
Question VII Complete the sentences (0,5P = 0,25 x2)
1.He decided to take an English course before going to work in America
.………
2.Even though she / poor health, she /works/ twelve/ hour/ day
Trang 3Question VIII Write the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first one.(0.8P)
1 We are staying at the Grand Hotel It will be demolished for a department store
=> We are stay in………
2 They will receive many clothes on this program
=> Many clothes ………
3 I can’t concentrate ! It’s too noisy inhere => He said he ………
4 If Hoa doesn’t study hard, she won’t pass the final examination
=> Unless Hoa ……….
ĐỀ THI SỐ 2(3) SECTION ONE: LISTENING:
PART 1 You will hear an English woman called Britta talking to an interviewer about her life in Berlin, the capital of Germany For each question, tick (✔) A, B or C (4.0pts)
1 How long has Britta lived in Berlin?
2 What does Bretta say about living in Berlin?
A She can’t sleep at night because of the traffic noise
B She misses the museums and theatres in Bonn
C She likes living in a big city, busy city
3 The area of Berlin where Britta lives is .
A a rather expensive place to live
B a good place to eat out
C a long way from the city centre
4 How does Britta usually travel around in Berlin?
A She walks B She uses her bicycle C She uses the tram or bus
5 Britta says that her nephew, Philippe, likes going .
A to the park with her B to the shops with his parents C to a gallery with her
PART 2 You will hear a man making a telephone call You will hear the conversation twice (4.0pts)
Visit factory on: (5) ………
PART 3 You will hear a conversation then complete the sentences below Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS and/ or a number for each answer (2.0pts)
1 The tour costs $ _
2 Bookings must be made no later than _ days in advance
3 A _ deposit is required
4 The customer’s reference number is
SECTION A.PHONETICS
Question I Find the word which has different sound in the part underlined (1 0 point)
1 A young B drought C discount D sound
2 A blind B assistant C hire D itinerary
3 A Christmas B character C chemistry D brochure
4 A nature B behavior C separate D arrange
5 A needed B wanted C started D finished
SECTION B GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY :
I Circle the best word or phrase (A, B,C or D) to complete the sentences below (2points)
1 The hotel where we are is quite luxurious
A living B existing C remaining D staying
2 She up some Spanish when she was living in Mexico
Trang 4A took B looked C picked D learnt
3 I have _ older brother and younger sister
A an a B an an C a a D a an
4 Louis Lassen, _ made and sold the first hamburger, was an American chef from Connecticut
A which B he C whose D who
5 Don’t forget _ your identity card with you to the interview
A taking B take C to take D took
6 A friend of……… is coming to stay with me next month
A me B.my C.mine D I
7 ……… the silly story, many people enjoyed the film
A However B In spite of C.Although D Nevertheless
8 Careless driving ……… accidents on the road
A is causing B will cause C is going to cause D have caused
9 You have to work ……… for the coming exam
A hard B more hardly C hardly D.more hard
10 It’s ……… to travel around Viet Nam
A interestingly B interested C.interesting D.interestedly
II Find out one error/mistake from A, B, C or D in each sentence below (0.5 p)
1 Even though the bad weather in the mountains,the climbers decided not to cancel their climb
III Give the correct form of verbs (0,5 points)
1 When the villagers (1 have) a party, a dragon suddenly (2.appear) and took a fiery breath.
2 I already (3.read) that book about volcanoes It’s amazing to know how they are formed
3 The room is very dark If the room (4.be) brighter, we (5.hold) the party there
SECTION C READING COMPREHENTION :
I Fill each blank in the following sentences with a suitable word.(1.0 point)
fields - information - important – helpful – unchangeable- invention
The computer – one of the most marvellous(1) ……… in our modern age has proved to be
extremely(2) ……… to man’s life A computer can not only solve the most complex math problems with lightning speed and prefect accuracy, but also gather the wide range of(3) ……… For various purposes in many(4)……… Nowadays, the computer always plays an (5) ……… role that is (6)
………
II Read the passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions (1 p)
The price of holidays can fluctuate a great deal throughout the year, so you can save a lot if you are flexible withyour travel dates and avoid peak holiday times It can be also cheaper if you book well in advance Before yourdeparture, make sure you get as much information about your destination as you can Find out if you require anyspecial visas or permits to travel there Think about spending money as well Will you be able to access your ownmoney easily enough or will you need to take cash with you? Think about eating larger lunches and smaller evening
Trang 5meals to help your money go further, as lunch is generally cheaper Make sure that you keep sufficient identification
with you at all times It may also help to email a copy of your passport details to yourself, in case it is lost or stolen.
Label your suitcases clearly so that they can be easily identified as yours It can be useful to store a copy of youritinerary in a prominent place in your suitcase so that the airline will know where to find you if your luggage getslost Be sure to pack any medication or other essential items in your hand luggage If your flight is delayed, or yourluggage is lost, these can be difficult to obtain in an airport or foreign country
1 Which can be the best title for the passage?
A Travel procedures B Travel advice
C How to adjust travel dates D Protect your luggage
2 Which one of these is NOT advisable according to the passage?
A Research your destination B Always bring identification
C Apply for visas if necessary D Save money by cutting out dinner
3 According to the passage, your luggage should be _
A stored in a safe place B tagged in case of being lost
C packed with your passport D painted a bright colour
4 The underlined word ‘it’ refers to your _
A identification B luggage
C passport D flight
5 It can be inferred from the passage that _
A travelling may cost more in peak season B you must always take cash with you
C larger lunches cost more than smaller ones D.you can’t get back your lost luggage overseas
SECTION D WRITING
I Rewrite the sentences so that it stays the same meaning.(1.0point)
1 “ You’d better not lend that man any more money, Mary” - said John
5 Some people talk too loudly in public places I don’t like them
- I don’t like people who ……… ………
II Make sentences using clued words (1.0point)
1 English / language / speak / world nowadays
Part 1 : (2,5 points) Questions 1-5 You will hear 5 short conversations You will hear each conversation twice
There is one question for each conversation For questions 1-5, put (V) a tick under the right answer
Example: O How many people were at the meeting? A 3 B 13 C 30 (V)
1 What color is Kathy’s bedroom now?
Trang 6A PINK B GREEN C BLUE
2.Which platform does the woman’s train leave from?
3 How is Susan going to get the airport?
4 Which is Anna’s family?
5 When is Kim’s birthday party?
Part 2 : (5 points) Questions 6-10 : Listen to Rose talking to Steve about her day.
What is Rose going to do at each time? For questions 6-10, write a letter A-H next to each person You will hear the conversation twice.
Part 3: (2,5 points) Questions 16-20 : You will hear a man asking about theatre tickets Listen and complete
questions 16- 20 You will hear the conversation twice
PLAYHOUSE THEATRE EVENING SHOW: The White Room
Car park in : 20:……… Street
SECTION B LANGUAGE FOCUS- READING- WRITNIG ( 10 points )
I Pick out the word whose underlined and bold part is pronounced differently from that of the other
words (0,6 point).
II. Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position
of the primary stress in each of the following questions.(0,4 point)
1 A begin B become C forget D hobby
2 A receive B proper C process D factor
E
Trang 71.The paintings _ Mr Brown has in his house are worth around £100,000.
2. _ is visiting important and historic places in a city or an area as a tourist.
3.All _ must complete a visa form upon arrival at Singapore airport.
4.The garlic sausage is also sold pre-packed in _.
5. _ are the secondary education certificates awarded to students between the ages of
14 to 16
A Academic subjects B.GCSEs C Careers D.SATs
6.Will lessons ever _ in places other than traditional classrooms?
7.These red buttons are only used in case of _.
8.I’m interested in doing _ so I can stay at home in the evening.
A.night-shifts B.an evening course C something adventurous D.a nine-to-five job
IV Choose the underlined word/ phrase which is incorrect.(0,4point)
1.I used to having a very good time with my grandparents when I was a child.
A B C D
2.They are getting used to walking to school in two months.
V Use the verbs provided in their correct forms to complete the sentences (1point)
1.It’s not easy both academic and vocational subjects at the same time (STUDY)
2.The research project how women are changing the fashion industry will be by the end of this year (COMPLETE)
3.A student’s academic performance at school increases his/her chance of university.(ENTER)
4.The modern father will soon learn the housework with his wife (SHARE)
5.The man doesn’t mind overtime as long as he earns enough for his family (WORK)
VI Read the passage and choose the best answer ( 1.2 points)
Singapore is an island city of about three million It’s a beautiful (1)………… with lots of parks and open spaces.It’s also a very (2)………… city
Most of the people live in high – rise flats in differrent parts of island The bussiness district is very modern with(3)……… of high new office buildings Singapore also has some nice older sections In Chinatown, there are rows
of old shop houses The Govement buildings in Singapore are very (4)……… and date from the colonial days Singapore is famous (5)………… its shops and restaurants There are many good shopping centers Most ofgoods are duty free Singapore’s restaurants (6)………… Chinese , Indian, Malay and European food, and theprices are quite reasonable
VII Read the email and do the exercises.(1,8 points)
a/ Match the words from the email with their definitions.
WHAT WILL I BE DOING?
Hi Nguyen,
Many of my friends have started talking about their future career though we still have three more years to go before
Trang 8we finish our school education Some want to have a nine-to-five job like a bank clerk, some want to be something more creative like a designer, and my friend Dan even dreams of travelling into space.
For me, my plan for the future will take far more than three years to accomplish After getting a university degree, Iwill fulfill my long dream: joining the Peace Corps, which is a volunteer programme run by the United States ofAmerica This programme allows young people to work abroad for two years with schools, non-profit organisations,and charities… in areas like education and agriculture
One aim of the programme is to help us to understand the cultures of other countries, and to help people outside theUSA to understand us The work can be difficult, but I believe it has its rewards I can see myself travelling in afaraway land, finding ways to fit into a community that is very different from my own, and working together with thelocal people for a better future I might even come to Viet Nam and visit you Who knows?
All the best for now.
A the science and practice of farming
B a job or profession that someone does for a long time
C a person who does a job he is not paid for
D imaginative or original
b/ Read the email again and decide if statements 1- 5 true (T) or false (F).
1.Mark is in his last year at school
2.None of his friends wants to work in an office
3.Mark dreams of working as a volunteer abroad
4.Mark believes that it’s worth working for the Peace Corps
5.The aim of the Peace Corps is to promote education
VIII Combine the pairs of sentences, using relative clauses.(1,5 points)
1.I lent him a book It was written by Daniel Defoe
IX Use the words and phrases given to complete the sentences.(1,5 points)
1.It's not / good idea / use the village's land to build /new roads
Trang 95.It / important / educate children to preserve / traditional values
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ĐỀ THI SỐ 4 (5) SECTION A LISTENING 2,5 points
General instruction: The listening test consists of three parts You will listen to each part twice
Part 1 You will hear five short conversations For questions 1-5, put a tick (√ ) under the right answer ( 1 pts)
0 How many people were at the meeting?
1 What was the weather like when the holiday began?
2 What did Peter buy today?
3 How far is it to the beach?
4 What will Tim and his dad play today?
5 What does the woman want?
Part 2: Listen to Jenny talking to Mark about buying a computer game Choose the correct answer There is one example: (1 ps)
Example: The name of the computer game is
√A City 2010 B City 2001 C City 2100
1 The game is good for people
A from 8 to 10 B from 8 to 12 C from 8 to 13
2 Black’s PC shop is in
3 The address of the shop is
A 29 Hunter Road B 29 Walker Street C 29 Marsden Street
4 The last day you can get a free game is
5 The computer game for Jenny’s brother cost
SECTION B: LANGUAGE FOCUS – READING - WRITING (7,5 POINTS)
I Phonetics (1p) Circle the word (A, B, C or D) whose underlined part is pronounced differently
Circle the word (A, B, C or D) whose main stress is different from the others.
Trang 103 A open B cancel C punish D invite
4 A simplicity B application C academic D flexibility
II Circle the best word/phrase (A, B, C or D) to complete the sentences below (1p)
1 Since the mid-20th century, English has been a(n) ……… language of international organisations such as theUnited Nations
A office B offices C official D officer
2 There are numerous jobs in tourism and hospitality for you to choose ………
A The sky’s the limit B Over the moon
C Out of this word D Once in a blue moon
3 He has a strong ……… You can always rely on him
A sense of a time B sense of a direction
C sense of a humour D sense of a responsibility
4 Have you ever seen Picasso’s La Guerre, ……… is really a masterpiece?
5 Ba:“Hey, don’t touch that! You have to wait for our grandparents before starting to eat.”
Lan: “ ……… I haven’t eaten anything this morning.”
A But I’m full B But I’m not hungry
C But, great D But I’m starving
III/ Give the correct form of the verbs in blankets: (1p)
1 The man doesn’t mind ( work) ……… over time as long as he earns enough for his family
2 In the next future, e-books (replace) ……… paper books in school
3 Before Anna became a professional astronaut, she (take) ……… parabolic flights
4 The boy managed ( deal) ……… with his peers at the vocational school
5 This morning I met an ex-classmate Janet, whom I (not/see) ……….for ages
IV/ Fill in the numbered blank with one of the given word to make a complete paragraph (1p)
for / only / pronunciation / words / new / why
English has developed different varieties in different parts of the world There is not (1) ……… American,Canadian, Australian, and New Zealand English, but also Indian English, Singaporean English, and so on Theselanguages have their own (2) …… and spelling They also have their own (3) ……… - “pavement” in Britain is a
“sidewalk” in North America and a “footpath” in Australia In fact, one reason (4) …… the richness of English is itsability to borrow (5) ……… words from other languages and cultures that it has come into contact with Have youever wondered why English often has more than one word to refer to the same thing?
V/ Read the passage, then circle the best answer (A, B, C or D): (1p)
The price of holiday can fluctuate a great deal throughout the year, so you can save a lot if you are flexible with yourtravel dates and avoid peak holiday times It can be also cheaper if you book well in advance Before your departure,make sure you get as much information about your destination as you can Find out if you require any special visas
or permits to travel there Think about spending money as well Will you be able to access your own money easilyenough or will you need to take cash with you? Think about eating larger lunches and smaller evening meals to helpyour money go further, as lunch is generally cheaper Make sure that you keep sufficient identification with you at all
times It may also help to email a copy of your passport details to yourself, in case it is lost or stolen Label your
suitcases clearly so that they can be easily identified as yours It can be useful to store a copy of your itinerary in aprominent place in your suitcase so that the airline will know where to find you if your luggage gets lost Be sure topack any medication or other essential items in your hand luggage If your flight is delayed, or your luggage is lost,there can be difficult to obtain in an airport or foreign country
1 Which can be the best title for the passage?
A Travel procedures B Travel advice
C How to adjust travel dates D Protect your luggage
2 Which one of these is NOT advisable according to the passage?
A Research your destination B Always bring identification
C Apply for visas if necessary D Save money by cutting out dinner
3 According to the passage, your luggage should be ………
Trang 11A stored in a safe place B tagged in case of being lost
C packed with your passport D painted a bright colour
4 The underlined word “it” refers to your ……….
A identification B luggage C passport D flight
5 It can be inferred from the passage that ………
A travelling may cost more in peak season
B You must always take cash with you
C larger lunches cost more than smaller ones
D you can’t get back your lost luggage oversea
VI Complete the second sentence in such a way that it has the same meaning as the first one (1.5 ps)
1 I’m not good at cooking, so I can’t become a chef
If I ………
2 I learned a few words of English on holiday
I picked
3 The school will constantly tailor its curriculum to meet changes in society
The school’s curriculum ……… ………
4 “We went out last night” She said to me
She told me ……….………
5 He made a lot of effort at work He was not promoted
In spite of ………
VII Complete sentences, using the given words /phrases(1 p)
1./ Mai has/ be/ able /sing/.since/she/ was/twelve
PART 1: Listen to the recording and circle the appropriate answer A, B or C (0.5 pt)
1 How will Mary travel to Scotland?A by bus B by car C by coach
2 Where are the shoes?A under the window B under the table C on the chair
3 When will the football match start next week?A 11.45 a.m B 12.15p.m C 2.00 p.m
4 Which box of chocolates do they buy?A small round box B big round C square
PART 2: Listen to Pete talking to a friend about his holiday.What was the weather like each day? Write a letter A-H next to each person You will hear the conversation twice
Trang 12PART 3: You will hear a conversation about a flat for rent Listen and complete questions You will hear the conversation twice (1.0 pt)
LONFLATS AGENCY Flat for rent in : Putney
B LANGUAGE FOCUS – READING – WRITING.
I Circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions (0.6)
II Find the word with has different stress pattern from the others (0.6 pt)
3 A disappointed B adolescence C environment D independence
III Choose the best word or phrase (A, B, C or D) to complete each sentence below (1.8 pt)
1 He’ll come ………to pick you …………
2 Her friend ……….this city two hours ago
3 Would you ………cleaning the floor for me?
4 This jacket is ……….than that one
5 The new supermarket is very ………the present one
A different with B different from C differently from D differ from
6 We should wait here ………our teacher comes back
7 My father ……… smoke a lot but now he doesn’t
8 I have been to a lot of interesting places, last month I ……… to Singapore
9 Mr Smith ………his car for 5 years
IV Supply the correct tense or form of the verbs in brackets (1.0 pt)
1 She is fond of ( go ) ……….….on holiday in June
2 They have not seen her since she ( go ) home
3 She will buy a new house if she ( have ) enough money
4 They wish they ( live) near the sea
5 Listen ! They ( sing ) in English in class
V Fill in each blank in the passage with the correct word from the box There are some extra word (1.0 pt) place demands complete exams
scores choices gain tutor
Trang 13Nowadays, parents are determined to get their children into the highest performing school in their area.Many of these schools are seeing (1) of children completing for each place and are setting ever morerigorous tests and (2) to select their preferred students These students may be as young as 9 or 10when they start this process In London, the pressure on children to succeed and (3) a place at the
“right” school has almost become out of control with experts predicting that this situation will only continue toworsen as the (4) for school places grow Employing a(n) (5) for your child, whichonly a few years ago would have been seen as an unusual step, is now common for many parents
VI Read the passage carefully, then choose the correct answers (1.0 pt)
ROOTED IN THE PAST
Good manners are a treasure to the people who possess them, as well as to the community they live in Manners aretaught, learnt, and passed from generation to generation
Even hundreds of years ago, children were taught to behave responsibly They learnt to respect seniority When they
passed an object to another person, they had to use both hands When they entered a room, they had to bow and greetthe oldest person first Boys learnt to work hard to support their families Girls learnt to do housework, and to takecare of others Loyalty and honesty were highly appreciated When they made a mistake, they would not let another
person be punished for it That would be cowardly and mean They were taught that families were strong, and
everybody should stick together in adversity
Fortunately, many of these values have been well preserved They have contributed to making the unique Vietnameseculture, and strengthening our society
1 Good manners are _
2 What was seen as a boy’s main duty?
A.to respect seniority B.to support his family
C.to do housework D.to share good things
3 The sentence: ‘When they made a mistake, they would not let another person be punished for it,’ means they would _
A deny their mistake B admit their mistake
4 The underlined word ‘they’ refers to _.
A tradition B generations C children D seniority
5 ‘ cowardly and mean’ is used to describe _ behaviour.
VII Complete the sentences, using the words/ phrases given in their correct forms You can add some more necessary words, but you have to use all the words given (1.0 pt)
1 When/ you start/ homework,/ you/ deal/ hardest assignments first/
Trang 14ĐỀ THI SỐ 6 (6)
SECTION A: LISTENING.
Part I Listen to Jamie talking to his mother a flat then write your answer A, B, or C (1,0 points):
Example : 0 At the moment , Jamie is living _
A at home B in the university C in a flat
1 Jamie will go to university from the new flat _
A by bicycle B by bus C on foot
2 The new flat is
A over a shop B on a noisy road C next to a café
3 How much will Jamie pay a week for the flat ?
A £ 200 B £ 40 C £ 14
4 What doesn’t the flat have ?
A a cooker B a fridge C a washing machine
5 Jamie agrees to move into the new flat on
A Saturday B Sunday C Monday
Part II Let's listen People left voicemails for their roommates Are these statements true or false? Listen and write your correct answer (1,0 points)
1 Tony can't get his notebook himself because he has to talk to his professor
2 Tanya didn't buy the snacks because she didn't have enough money
3 Steve will be in class until 8:00
4 Pam is going to study at home in the afternoon
5 Justin needs to borrow a shirt because all of his clothes are dirty
Part III You will hear the manager of a cycling club giving some information about a bike race Listen and complete the questions You will hear twice (0.5 point):
Cardiff Bike Race
Date of race : 22nd September
Team colour : (1) ………
Number of people per team : (2)………
Time of race : (3)……… a.m
Food at snack place : (4) ………and drink
First prize : a new ………(5)
B LANGUAGE FOCUS – READING – WRITING.
I Circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions (0.6)
2 A mechanic B know C kitchen D Christmas
II Find the word with has different stress pattern from the others (0.6 pt)
3 A happen B cartoon C local D wander
III Choose the best word or phrase (A, B, C or D) to complete each sentence below (1.8 pt)
1 If we work hard, we will make this beach a clean and place again
A beauty B beautifully C beautiful D beautician
2 You never like watching sports, _, Peter?
Trang 153 Minh got wet _ he forgot his umbrella
4 If you _ your passport, you will be in trouble
5 The boy eyes are brown is my friend
6 He asked me ?
A where did I live B where I lived C where do I live D where I live
7 “ What a beautiful dress!” “……… ”
A It’s nice of you to say so B I bought it at Harod’s Shop
C I’m glad to hear that D It doesn’t cost much
8 Yesterday, My mother bought me …………
A an English new beautiful comic B a new beautiful English comic
C a beautiful English new comic D a beautiful new English comic
9 Could you the television, please? I’d like to watch the football match
IV Supply the correct tense or form of the verbs in brackets (1.0 pt)
1 We should go home It (get) ……… darker and darker
2 Nam ( phone) ………you as soon as he comes back
3.It is the first time I ( be) ……….…… here
4 She told me that she (sell) ……… her house the following day
5 By this time last week, we ( visit)……… Nha Trang
V Fill in each blank in the passage with the correct word from the box (1.2 pt)
NY LON – THE FIRST MAN-MADE FIBER women introduced invention successful things invented
Nylon was (1) in the early 1930s by an American chemist, Julian Hill Other scientistsworked with his (2) and finally on October 27th, 1938, nylon was (3) to theworld It was cheap and strong and immediately became (4) , especially in the making of ladies’stockings During the Second World War, the best present for many (5) was a pair of nylonstockings, but more importantly, it was used to make parachutes and tires Today nylon is found in many (6) : carpets, ropes, seat belts, furniture, computers and even spare parts for human body It hasplayed an important part in our lives for over 70 years
VI Read the passage carefully, then choose the correct answers (0.8 pt)
Thomas Edison was born in Milan, Ohio, in 1847 His family moved to Port Huron, Michigan, when he wasseven years old Surprisingly, he attended school for only two months His mother, a former teacher, taught him a
few things, but Thomas was mostly self- educated His natural curiosity led him to start experimenting at a young
age
Thomas Edison lit up the world with his invention of the electric light Although the electric light was themost useful, it was not his only invention He also invented the record player, the motion picture camera, and over1,200 other things About every two weeks he created something new He worked 16 out of every 24 hours.Sometimes he worked so intensely that his wife had to remind him to sleep and eat
Thomas Edison died in 1931, in West Orange, New Jersey He left numerous inventions that improved thequality of life all over the world
1 In 1854 Edison’ family ………
A moved to Port Huron, Michigan B bought a new house in Milan, Ohio
C decided to settle in Milan ,Ohio D sent him to a school in New Jersey
2 The word ” self-educated” in the passage mostly means………
A “ having been well taught” B “having had good schooling”
C “ having taught himself” D “ having had a high education”
3 Edison died at the age of………
4 Which of following statements is NOT true about Edison?
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VII Rearrange the words to make meaningful sentences (0.5 pt)
1 hundreds of / were / the city / destroyed / When /the earthquake / buildings /shook
2 holography/ said that/ Lan/ interact/ would help us/ in real time/.
VIII Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, using the word given (1.0 pt)
1 We can't buy that car because we don't have enough money
=> If ………
2 “Do you know what the time is, Mary?” asked John
=> John asked ………
3 I haven’t been in this village since
May.-=> The last time ………
4 She not only dances well but also sings very beautifully
=> Not only ………
5 My father bought a new computer yesterday
=> A new computer ………
ĐỀ THI SỐ 7
I Listen and circle A, B, or C (5pt )
1 How did Kathy and her parents get there?
2 What time did the family arrive at the theatre?
3 Which was Kathy’s favourite actor?
4 Where did Kathy sit in the theatre?
A between mum and dad B between mum and a girl C between dad and a tall man
5 What did Kathy buy at the theatre?
II Listen and fill in the missing information (2.5pts)
Boat trip on the River Dee
1 Get on boat at the: ………
2 Time boat leaves:………p.m
3 Boat goes to: ………
4 On boat, you can buy: drinks and ………
5 Cost of adult ticket: £………
III Listen and match letter A to H next to number 1 to 5(2.5pts)
I: Phonetics (1p)
Circle the word (A,B,C,D) whose underlined part is pronounced differently(0.6pt)
1 A champagne B exchange C chance D reach
2 A delicious B important C exciting D beautiful
Pick out the word that has the stress differently from that of the other words (0.4 pt)
3 A spacecraft B experienced C plannet D scientist
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II Choose the best option A, B, C, or D to complete the sentences (2pts)
1.The young man sitting by the bar is the famous boyscout Peter Wing, _ we were talking about
2.Many more students tend _ in vocational schools than in senior secondary schools
3.If you want to stay slim and healthy, you _ reduce the amount of fast food you eat every day
4.I have _ older brother and younger sister
5.I wish I take a parabolic flight where I can experience microgravity
6.In the near future, a teacher will act more like a(n) _ than a giver of knowledge
7.I’m interested in doing _ so I can stay at home in the evening
C.something adventurous D.a nine-to-five job
8.Fruit flies into space before Laika the dog her space journey
A were sent – had made B was sent – had made
C had been sent – made D had sent – made
9.She was _ because she’d won the scholarship
C out of this world D The sky’s the limit
10 1 All the best theatres and restaurants are _ within a few minutes' walk of each other
III Circle a mistake in underlined word or phrase in each sentence below (0.6pt)
1.Can you talk more about Neil Armstrong, who was a first man to walk on the Moon?
IV Fill in the blank with the correct form of the word in parenthese (0,4pt)
1.In the future, teachers will be rather _ than knowledgeproviders (FACILITATE)
2.My grandparents prefer the of country living (SIMPLE)
V Choose A, B, C or D to complete the following passage(1.6ps)
Do you want to plan for some kind of exciting trip? Do you have a million dollars? Are you very healthy? Are you a good traveler ? Do you want to go to nowhere? Then you can have a trip to space
If you _(1) to take the trip, you will have to get ready a few months before the flight You must be in excellent _(2) _ condition You should run a lot, swim every day, and do _(3) and push-ups You must get a letter from the doctor that shows you are in _(4) health
Once you get on the trip, you will be in a different world You will see pictures of the Earth You may also find your country and other _(5) _ places You will be able to see the oceans, the big rivers and the tall
mountains
When you are in (6) , you will not weigh anything You will feel totally free and enjoy the wonderful (7) you have never had before If you (8) on board now, you would experience those marvelous things
1 A decided B deciding C decides D decide
2 A physics B physician C physical D physicist
3 A homework B housework C aerobics D cooking
5 A interest B interested C interesting D interests
7 A feel B feeling C felt D fill
VI Read the pasage then do the task below.(1.4pts)
Dear Jenny,
It’s great to learn that you have been granted a scholarship to study at Queens’ College, a prestigious part of
Cambridge University, and that you will be able to pursue your dream of becoming a biologist Congrats!
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I want to get a good job I would love to work at the Institute of Mathematics like my dad, due to his work at the institute, he has also been invited to teach in several universities in France Alternatively, I can choose applied mathematics and work in finance for an international company Moreover, my mother said I also need soft skills like teamwork skills, interpersonal skills, and communication skills to do either of those jobs Luckily, my new school provides many extracurricular classes which I can take part in to relax and to pick up those skills
Anyway, there is plenty of time for me to make detailed plans I’ve decided to take a break for a while
Wish you were here to go with me to Da Nang
Duong
* Choose the best answer( 0.8p)
1.Jenny is going to study at Queens’ College because
A.she has been granted a scholarship B.she wants to study biology there
C.it’s a prestigious college in the UK D.all of the above
2.Which of the following is most likely NOT true of Ha Noi High School?
A.It’s one of the best schools in Ha Noi B.It has also non-academic subjects
C.It merely focuses on providing knowledge D.It provides both good knowledge and skills
3.An example of soft skills can be
4.The word extracurricular mostly means
* Answer the questions (0.6p)
1 Is the route to become a mathematician smooth for Duong?
VII Use the following word and phrases to make meaningful sentences.(1.5pts)
1.I/ not feel confident / interviews /because / English not /very good
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You will hear a radio interview with a man who works on an international camp
For each question, put a tick (√) in the correct box
1 If you want to apply for the camp you must
A be a student
B Be at lest twenty –four years old
C Speak more than one language
2 I n a camp tent , you can expect to
A mix with other nationalities
B share with five other people
C know the other people
3 The camp want people who are
A good at cooking
B good organizers
C able to mix well
4 What do you have to take to the Camp?
- You will hear a radio announcer talking about Plymouth Sea Life Centre
- For each question, fill in the missing information in the numbered space.
Plymouth Sea Life Centre
Animals are fed every (2)………from 9.30 am
Slide and (3)………shows from 10.00 am
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FOR MORE INFORMATION TELEPHONE 01743564219
I: PHONETICS ( 1.0 p)
a Choose the word with different pronunciation from the others (0.6pts)
3 A clear B bear C hear D near
b.Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the others ( 0.4pts)
2 A dancer B cycling C balloon D traffic
II Choose the best answer (1.p)
1 Tet is a festival………… occurs in late January or early February
2 If I ………….rich, I ……….around the world
A will be - travel B am - will travel C were - would travel D would be – traveled
3 The girl wishes she……… in Hue for the festival next week
A had stayed B was staying C stay D could stay
4 My house………… in 1999
A is built B was building C was built D has been built
5 Hoa: I suggest going camping next Sunday Lan: ………
A That’s a fine day B That’s a good idea C That’s a reason D That’s a good trip
III Put the correct form of verbs for the following sentences (1 p)
1 This time next year we ( visit ) _ London
2 I will never forget (work) _ so hard to become an architect
3 Well, I think the role of fathers (drastically/change) in the future
4 He (be) an experienced salesman before he decided to set up his own business
5 Which roles are women expected (play) _ in the future?
IV Choose the underlined word/ phrase which is incorrect.(1 p)
1 I gave my address to a man I met him on the train on Sunday
I Read the text, and choose one word/ phrase from the list to fill in each gap (1 p)
fluent abroad foreign country achieved difficulties
As a child, Phong always dreamt of going (1) to study After he graduated from highschool, his parents sent him over to New Zealand to attend college Phong was very happy that his dream finallycome true When he first arrived in the(2) , Phong’s English was not very good and sometimes he
did not understand what other people said He also had (3) in class because he was not familiar
with the new teaching and learning method He felt lonely in this new place, and missed all his buddies in Viet Nam.After two years, Phong is now very (4) in English and has (5) the top academic award
at his school He has a lot of friends from different countries He is even good at daily being able to earn money for
his part-time needs from his part-time job at a restaurant
II Read the passage and choose the correct answers (1 p)
The changing roles of the modern-day father
Fathers used to act as the ‘breadwinner’ of their family, and as the teacher of moral and religious values
Today, however, those roles are gradually changing
Changes in economic roles
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Changes in caregiving roles
With the burden of financial support reduced, and with a changing concept of a father's role, modern day fatherstend to be more involved in children's caregiving They are now spending more time and energy on their children Psychological research across families from all ethnic backgrounds suggests that the influence of a father's love andattention is as great as that of a mother's Fatherly love helps children develop a sense of their place in the world,
which helps their social and emotional development Moreover, children who receive more love from their fathers
are less likely to have behavioural problems
This trend is still increasing and its effects will become clearer and clearer in the future, especially intraditionally male-dominated societies
1 Which of these is NOT the traditional role of a father?
A financial supporter B teacher of moral values
C religious educator D caregiver
2 The influence of a mother's love is that of the father's
A more important than B less important than
C as important as D much greater than
3 Children who get more fatherly love will behavioural problems
A never have any B have fewer C have more D have a lot of
4 The changing roles of the father will be seen more clearly in
A traditionally male-dominated societies B developed countries
C economically independent societies D ethnic groups
5 The word ‘who’ in paragraph 4 refers to
A development B fathers C children D mothers
SECTION D: WRITING:( 2pts)
I Rearrange the order of the given words to make complete sentenses(1p)
1 is / to practice/ necessary/ for you/ English /everyday/ It
II Rewrite these following sentences using given words (1p)
1 Students will play more active roles in the classroom
4 We don’t offer you the job because you can’t speak English
-> If you could speak
5 Those girls have passed the entrance examination They will enter university.
-> The girls
ĐỀ THI SỐ 9
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1 What is John going to do tonight?
2 Which is Ben’s family?
3 Which bag does the woman buy?
4 How much did the woman pay foe the apples?
5 What time does the film start?
PART 2(0 5pt) Listen and write
Oldest person: grandmother
PART 3(1,0pt):Listen to Amanda talking to a friend about a birthday party Tick A,B or C
You will hear the conversation twice
1 Which ice cream will they have at the party?
A the CD player B the cassette recorder C the guitar
4 What present has Amanda bought?
5 What time should people arrive at the party?
SECTION B LANGUAGE FOCUS – READING- WRITING
I Choose a word in each line that is pronounced differently in the part underlined (0 6 p)
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III Choose the best option A,B, C or D to complete the sentences (1 2points)
1 The paintings … Mr Brown has in his house are worth around £100,000
2 ……is visiting important and historic places in a city or an area as a tourist
A Travelling B Sightseeing C Wandering D Sunbathing
3 All… must complete a visa form upon arrival at Singapore airport
4 Will lessons ever …… in places other than traditional classrooms?
5 These red buttons are only used in case of ………
6 I wish I… all the natural and man –made wonders of Viet Nam
IV Put each verb in breakets in the correct tense to complete the following sentences(1point)
1 Do you think snail mail still (use)……… in 2050
2 It is possible that we ( live)…… On the moon or on Mars in 2050
3 When the villagers (have)… a party,adragon suddenly(appear)……and took a fiery breath
4 Chau has decided (study )………archeology at the university
V Circle the underlined word or phrase in each sentence that needs correcting( 0 8point)
1 We had an excursion to the Lake Hudson, a man-made reservoir in klahoma, last Sunday
VI Choose a suitable word from the box to fill in each gap to complete the passage (1 0point)
I wish I were living in a (1) …… family, with just my parents At the moment my grandparents, myparents, my uncle’s family, and my two siblings all live together in the same house I feel that I don’t have much (2)
… I have to share almost everything with so many people, and the most (3) ……thing is the television time.Everyone has different ideas about what to watch What’s more, there is no (4) …… when it comes to decisionmaking Most of the time, the elders make the decisions, and the younger family members just have to go along with
it If I raise my voice, people consider me (5)……, but if I try to be tolerant of the situation, I feel that I’m notmyself Because of my living situation, I’ve learnt to be patient and easy-going
VII Read the passage below and choose one correct answer for each question (1 0 pt)
Smoking causes lung cancer, which is the number one cancer among men Ninety percent of the people who get lung cancer die Smoking is also the leading cause of mouth cancer, tongue cancer, and throat cancer Many smokers have heart disease and pneumonia Smoking causes one million early deaths in the world every year
Smokers not only harm themselves but also harm others Smokers breathe smoke out into the air They
breathe it out on their children and their wives or husbands Children whose parents smoke have more breathing and
lung problems than other children Women who are married to smokers are more likely to have lung cancer than those married to non-smokers
We are all aware that smoking is bad So why do people smoke?
1 The number one cancer among men is
A tongue cancer B throat cancer C lung cancer D mouth cancer
2 The main cause of mouth cancer, tongue cancer and throat cancer is
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A cancer patients B killing diseases C early deaths D injured men
4 The word “it” in the passage refers to
5 Who are more likely to have lung cancer and lung problems?
A People who live in the city B People who live with smokers
C People who live with non-smokers D People who live in the country
VIII Write full sentences Use the words /phrases given (1 point)
1 I /decorated next week /amgoing to/get my house
IX Finish the second sentence in such a way that it means the same as the sentence before it (1point)
1 It takes me twenty minutes to go to school by bike every day
→I spend………
2 ” Why didn’t you go to Hanoi yesterday,John?” the teacher asked
→ The teacher asked John………
3 They will widen the gate to let the cars run into the yard easily
→The gate ………
4 As soon as wegot on the plane, the pilot told us to get off again
→We had just………
5 Although she was a wealthy person,she wouldn’d spare a pound on charity
→In spite………
ĐỀ SỐ 10 Part 1: ( 1 pt ) You will hear 5 short conversations You will hear each conversation twice There is one question for
each conversation For questions 1-5, put (V) a tick under the right answer
1 What does the woman order?
A burger with chips B burger with salad C burger with salad and chips
2 What size boots is the woman going to try on next?
3 Where will the man get off the bus?
A near the college B by the supermarket C the stop by the park
4 How many books does the boy want to borrow now?
5 What job does Mark’s brother do?
A a waiter B a receptionist C a chef
Part 2: ( 1 pt ) People Activities
6 Pete
7 Emily 8.Jenny
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You will hear the information twice
Langley College
Day classes start : Wednesday
Cost to join sports centre per year: (1)
Closing time of café : (2) p.m
Name of receptionist: (3) Mrs
Phone number: (4)
What to bring to college: (5)
SECTION B PHONETICS- VOCABULARY (2,5 points) I.Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined (0,6 pt)
II.Find the word which has a different stress pattern from the others Say them aloud (0,4pt)
1.A.dominated B.architecture C parabolic D.empathetic
2.A.businesswoman B.consequently C.habitable D.externally
III Choose the best option for each gap to complete the sentences.(1pt)
1.He has _ the product catalogue and decided to buy this table.
2.Factories and offices should be built in _ areas only.
3.He asked _ it was too early to apply for the course.
4.My grandfather is the _ oldest artisan in the village; Ngoc’s grandfather is the oldest.
5.He thinks that geometry is not as difficult than arithmetic.
IV Use the verbs provided in their correct forms to complete the sentences (1pt)
1.My aunt never really ( get) over the death of her pet dog
2.It’s not easy to ( give ) up smoking My uncle has tried to do it lots of times without success
3.I’m sorry I’m late, but the car ( break ) down on the way here, so I had to phone for a taxi
4.If I were you, I ( try ) to learn English well
5.When the USA put the first human on the moon,Russia already ( send ) the first human into space
SECTION C READING ( 2,5 pts )
I Read the paragraph below and fill each blank with a suitable word from the boxes.( 1,25pts )
speech simplicity change openness flexibility
English is the language which has the largest vocabulary, with approximately 500,000 words and 300,000 technical terms One of the basic characteristics of English is the (1) of form Many English words have been simplified over centuries Many English words do not (2) according to parts of speech Another basic characteristic of English is the (3) English has become a flexible language in which the same word can operate as many parts of (4) The (5) of vocabulary is another basic
characteristic of English English has many borrowed words, derivatives, and compounds
II.Read the passage and choose the correct answer A, B, C, or D.(1,25 pts)
ROOTED IN THE PAST
Good manners are a treasure to the people who possess them, as well as to the community they live in Manners aretaught, learnt, and passed from generation to generation
Even hundreds of years ago, children were taught to behave responsibly They learnt to respect seniority
When they passed an object to another person, they had to use both hands When they entered a room, they had to
bow and greet the oldest person first Boys learnt to work hard to support their families Girls learnt to do housework,
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let another person be punished for it That would be cowardly and mean They were taught that families were
strong, and everybody should stick together in adversity
Fortunately, many of these values have been well preserved They have contributed to making the unique Vietnameseculture, and strengthening our society
1.Good manners are _.
A.of great value B.of the community C.traditional D.only for the old
2.What was seen as a boy’s main duty?
3.The sentence: ‘When they made a mistake, they would not let another person be punished for it,’ means they would _.
A.deny their mistake B.admit their mistake C.keep it a secret D.be punished
4.The underlined word ‘they’ refers to _.
5.This passage is about _.
A.people who possess good manners B.what bad manners children in the past had
C.the preservation of bad values D.good manners and their value
SECTION D WRITING ( 2,5 pts )
I Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one (1,5 pts)
1.Although she reads vacancy ads in the newpapers every day, she has not been able to find a job
In spite of
2.After lots of effort, the boy was finally successful in getting the position of striker in the school’s football team.After lots of effort, the boy managed
3.It’s not a good idea to start your essay without analysing the question first
You should avoid
4.I don’t thing I will help you with your homework
I don’t agree
5.Students will play more active roles in the classroom
More active roles
II.Rearrange the words/ phrases into the correct sentences.( 1 pt )
1 is an expert /A nutritionist / between foods and health / the relationship / who studies
2 whose bicycle / My friend, / has decided / was stolen last week, /to buy a motorbike
ĐỀ SỐ 11 SECTION ONE: LISTENING
Part 1: You will hear five short conversation You will hear each conversation twice There is one question for each conversation For questions 1-5, Put a tick (√)
beside the right answer (2,5 pts)
0 How many people were at the meeting?
1 Which boy is Peter?
A He’s standing to the right B He’s standing in the middle C He’s standing to the left
2 Which day will they go to the cinema?
3 What are they going to do on Saturday?
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5 Where are they going to put the computer?
Part 2: Liste to Kerri talking to a friend about her new room Where do they decide to put her things? For questions 6-10, write a letter A-H next to each thing (5 pts)
Example: 0 Computer D A bed
Name of theater: Queen’s
There are tickets for show on: (11) ……… evening
Price for one ticket: (12) £………
Get tickets from ticket office in: (13) ……… Road
Show start at: (14) ……… p.m
Bus number: (15) ………
SECTION TWO: LANGUAGE FOCUS
A PHONETICS: (1p)
I Circle the word A, B, C, or D whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others (0,6pt)
II Circle the word whose main stress is different from the others (0,4pt)
4 A invite B visit C improve D agree
5 A preservation B recognition C decision D exhibition
B LANGUAGE FOCUS - READING AND WRITING
I Circle the best answer among A, B, C, or D to complete the sentences (2 pt)
1 When did your grandparents set this workshop?
2 “What’s the best way to get around Hoi An town?” – “…………”
A That’s useful B It’s worth seeing C I suggest walking D Great, thanks
3 The hotel where we are is quite luxurious
A living B existing C remaining D staying
4 Don’t forget your identity card with you to the interview
A taking B take C to take D took
5 The paintings Mr Brown has in his house are worth around $ 100,000
6 Shakespeare was not only a famous playwright a poet well
7 The flat looks and comfortable
A nicely/ extremely B nice/extreme C nicely/extreme D nice/extremely
8 Nobody was injured in the accident, ?
9 My grandfather is the oldest artisan in the village; Ngoc’s grandfather is the oldest
10 A friend of is coming to stay with me next month
A me B.my C.mine D I
II Put each verb in brackets in the correct tense to complete the following sentences (1pt)
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2 This time next year we (3 visit) London
3 The teacher (4 suggest) that we (5 work) harder on our English pronunciation
4 The room is very dark If the room (6 be) brighter, we (7 hold) the party there
5 The doctor (8 be) here since 7 o’clock
6 He (9 do ) his homework before he (10 go) to the cinema last night
III Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting.(1pt)
1 These red buttons is only used in a case of emergency
I Read the text, and choose one word/ phrase from the list to fill in each gap (1.6 pt)
fluent abroad country his achieved able difficulties from
As a child, Phong always dreamt of going (1) to study After he graduated(2) high school, his parents sent him over to New Zealand to attend college Phong was very happythat (3) dream finally come true When he first arrived in the (4) , Phong’sEnglish was not very good and sometimes he did not understand what other people said He also had
(5) in class because he was not familiar with the new teaching and learning method He felt lonely
in this new place, and missed all his buddies in Viet Nam After two years, Phong is now very (6)
in English and has (7) the top academic award at his school He has a lot of friends from different
countries He is even good at daily being (8) to earn money for his time needs from his
part-time job at a restaurant
II Read the passage carefully, then do excercises bellow.(1pt)
Any invention has both good and bad effects on human beings
The invention of cars makes transportation much easier, but it is cars that are the greatest contributor of airpollution Television is considered as the most wonderful means of amusement and entertainment It’s also veryuseful to spread news However, spending many hours watching TV makes bad effects on the eyes of viewers andmakes viewers become less creative People make wine to enjoy themselves but it is wine that has bad effects ontheir mental and physical health Fertilizers and pesticides help farmer get a success of good harvest, but they are thefactors that make soil poisonous Nuclear power is considered as the only alternative energy but we may be in danger
of destruction by its radioactivity
The purpose of any invention is to make our lives better, so good or bad, it depends on the way by which weuse these inventions
a Write true (T) ot false (F) for the following sentences.
1 ……… Inventions only have good effects on human beings.
2 ……….Cars account for air pollution.
3 ……….Spending too much time on TV is good for your eyes.
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I Finish the second sentences so that it has the similar meaning to the first.(1,2pts)
1 Travelling around the world is interesting
II Write meaningful sentences, using the words and phrases given (1,2pts)
1 I / wish / I / have / new / computer/
Part 1
QUESTIONS 1 – 5
You will hear five short conversations.You will hear each conversation twice.
There is one question for each conversation.For questions 1-5, put a tick (√) under the right answer.
* Example
0 How many people were there at the meeting?
1 What instrument is Edward learning to play?
2 What will Anna have for breakfast today?
3 How much is the watch?
4 What does Mandy’s brother do?
5 Who is coming to stay this weekend?
Part 2: Listen to Stephen talking to Jenny about making some soup.
You will hear the conversation twice.
0 To make soup, Jenny
A her aunt 4 How long does the
soup take to make?
A about 5 munites
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C her mother
B about 10 munites
C about 20 munites
2 How has Jenny
improved the soup?
A She adds less water
B She makes it thinner
C she uses bigger cups
5 What will they eat next?
A fruit cake
B pasta
C lemon chicken
Part 3: : You will hear a boy asking for information about a plant.
Listen and complete questions.
You will hear the conversation twice.
Plant for Mum
Name of plant: Sweet William
Colour of flowers : (1)
Season to see flowers: (2)
Month to put plant outside: (3)
Final size of plant: (4) cm tall
Price of plant today : (5)
Part I Phonetics (1point)
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest.
Choose the word that has a different stress pattern from the others in the group.
5 A conservation B pollution C innovation D limitation
Part II Choose the word or phrase which is the best to complete each sentence (2points)
1 They keep changing the decoration of the shop _ they can attract more young people
2 Do you know who's his pottery workshop?
A bringing out B taking over C passing down D turning down
3 Japan is the developed country in the world
A most second B second in most C second most D two most
4 Students didn’t know _ to do to deal with the problem.
5 It’s a great experience to be sitting comfortably in a pulled by someone through the ancient streets
6 The paintings _ Mr Brown has in his house are worth around Z 100,000
7 All must complete a visa form upon arrival at Singapore airport
8 If you want to stay healthy, you _ reduce the amount of fast food you eat everyday
9 Some people say that the role of family _ to fit the development of society
A will be changed B changes C will change D.is changed
10 He suggested that Lan _ a taxi to be sure of getting there on time
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Part III Give the correct tense or form of the verbs in brackets (1.6 points)
1 Yesterday we (1 have) _ a big lunch before we (2 go) _ to visit NonNuoc Marble village
2 I remembered (3 work) _ with him in a handicraft village, but he said I was mistaken
3 He wishes he (4 can) _ go out with his friends tomorrow
4 If you manange to win the contract, I (5 offer) _ you a promotion
5 Trees (6 plant) _ on the both sides of the streets next year
6 Last night I (7 read) when suddenly I (8 hear) a shout
Part IV Identify the underlined word or phrase that must be changed to make the sentence correct (1point)
1.Many women whom get a university degree can get a well- paid job
V/Read the passage and choose the best option A, B, C or D to answer the question (1 point)
Question III: Read the passage then circle the correct answer in A, B, C or D (1 pt)
to the most up-to-date findings of the top researchers in the field Exposure to such available knowledge and insightsinto the field can aid the student in becoming an expert as well
1 to study abroad
A There are only disadvantages B There are only advantages
C There are both advantages and disadvantages D There are neither advantages nor disadvantages
1 When studying abroad, a student
A is homesick and feels lonely
B spends a lot of money for accommodation and transportation
C cannot go home immediately in an emergency D All are correct
2 When studying abroad, a student is exposed to a new culture that
A has no advantages
B enriches his knowledge about people and other ways of thinking
C has no effects D causes some trouble
4 At a foreign university, a student
A can learn a foreign language B cannot learn a foreign language
C has to learn his mother tongue D doesn’t have to learn a language
5 At a foreign university, a student may
C meet a leading expert in his field D All are correct
Part VI Read the passage and choose the best word to fill in each blank (1.6points)
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Teenagers today live (1) _ a very competitive world It is (2) _ important than ever to succeed at school if you hope to (3) _ a chance in the job market afterwards It’s no wonder that many young people worry (4) _ letting down their parents, their classmates and themselves In trying to please everyone, they take on too (5) _ tasks until it becomes (6) _ and harder to balance (7) _ , parties, sports activities and friends The result is that young people (8) _ from stress
Part VII Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it (1 point)
1 He suggested seeing Trang An, a natural wonder of our area
4 I have visited the Stone Forest once before (SECOND)
- This is the _the Stone Forest
5 You should visit the historical places of the area
- It is worth _
Part VIII Complete each of the following sentences, using the words given (0.8 point)
1 We/ suggest/ the goverment/ limit/ the number/ visitors/ daily/
I PART 1 You will hear an English woman called Britta talking to an interviewer about her life in Berlin, the capital of Germany For each question, tick (✔) A, B or C (1pts)
1 How long has Britta lived in Berlin?
2 What does Bretta say about living in Berlin?
A She can’t sleep at night because of the traffic noise
B She misses the museums and theatres in Bonn
C She likes living in a big city, busy city
3 The area of Berlin where Britta lives is .
A a rather expensive place to live B a good place to eat out C a long way from the city centre
4 How does Britta usually travel around in Berlin?
A She walks B She uses her bicycle C She uses the tram or bus
5 Britta says that her nephew, Philippe, likes going .
A to the park with her B to the shops with his parents C to a gallery with her
PART 2 You will hear a man making a telephone call You will hear the conversation twice (1pts)
MESSAGE
To: Diana
From: Lan
Name of hotel: (1) ………
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Bring: (4) ………
Visit factory on: (5) ………
PART 3 You will hear a conversation then complete the sentences below Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS and/ or a number for each answer (0,4pts)
1 The tour costs $ _
2 Bookings must be made no later than _ days in advance
3 A _ deposit is required
4 The customer’s reference number is
SECTION B LANGUAGE FOCUS - READING- WRITING (7,6 Points )
I Phonetics (1p) :
Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest.
Circle the word whose main stress is different from the others
3 A opportunity B competitive C communicative D.unfortunate
4 A invite B visit C improve D agree
5 A grammatical B artistic C pollution D physical
II Choose the word/ phrase that best fits the space in each sentence.(1,6 pts)
1.It’s good to have someone to you when you are visiting a new place
2 is visiting important and historic places in a city or an area as a tourist
A Travelling B Sightseeing C Wandering D Sunbathing
3.She said that she remembered with me in a handicraft village, but I was mistaken
4.He asked me if I a laptop computer the following day
5 You wore a long dress at her wedding , ?
A don’t you B aren’t you C didn’t you D were you
6.Make sure you a hotel before you come to our island ,especially in the summer
7.In winter, many Swedes travel to a country there’s a lot of sunshine
8 I wish I could take _ where I can experience microgravity
A a parabolic fight B an ocean cruise
III Read the passage about online dating and circle the best option (A, B, C, or D) to fill in each numbered blank.(1,4pt)
A new report from the Pew Research Center (1) most Americans think online dating is a good way (2) people Almost 60 per cent of Internet users say there is nothing wrong with trying to find a partner on the Internet Around one in ten Americans has used online dating services About 11 per cent of people who started a long-term (3) in the past decade met their partner online However, 32 per cent of the interviewees think the Internet does not help with marriage
Sociologist Dr Kevin Lewis of the University of California told the USA Today newspaper that women must remain (4) about online dates He said: "There are lots of guys who build (5) profiles but they are not honest." He said men can have problems finding a date, too "They can't get a woman to respond because women receive so many messages." The Pew Report also warned people to be careful about those who tell lies about themselves online Online (6) are suggested to spend time understanding their dates before they decide (7) face to face
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7.A to meet B.met C.had met D.meeting
IV Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks in the following question (1points)
Scientists often divide resources into two groups: renewable and non – renewable When a resource is used, it takes some times to replace it If the resource can be replaced quickly and easily, it is called renewable If it can not be replaced quickly and easily, it is non- renewable All fossil fuels are non-renewable resources Solar energy, air, and water are usually called renewable because there is an unlimited supply
However, this definition may change if people are not careful with these resources The amount of solar energy that reaches the earth depends on the atmosphere If the atmosphere is polluted, the solar energy that reaches the earth may be dangerous If humans continue to pollute the air, it will not contain the correct amounts of these gases
Many resources are limited and non - renewable, and many are in danger of pollution As a consequence, resources must be conserved and the environment protected Conservation must become an important part of everyone’s life
1 How many kinds of resources are mentioned in the passage?
2 Non-renewable resources are those which
A are unlimited B can be replaced quickly and easily
C take million of the years to replace D are used every day such as solar energy and water
3 What will happen if the atmosphere is polluted?
A The air won’t contain the correct amounts of natural gases
B Life won’t continue as it does
C Renewable resources will soon become non- renewable
D All are correct
4 The word "conservation" in the passage is opposite to
A prevention B pollution C protection D preservation
5 Why do we have to conserve resources?
A Because many resources are limited and non-renewable
B Because conservation plays an important part in everyone’s life
C To keep the air from being polluted
D To make natural resources renewable
V Rewrite the following sentences in such a way that it has similar meaning to the original ones.(2pts)
1 We have planted many tress in our school garden in the last few years
4 “Would you like to go to the cinema with me, Hoa?” said he
->He invited Hoa
5 Although her leg hurt, Van finished the marathon race
->In
VI.Complete the following sentences using the words gien.(0,6 pt)
1.They/should discuss/healthier/food choices/and/decide/what/be/lunchbox/with/children
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Visit factory on: (5)……….…………
Part 2: Listen to Sarah talking to a friend about her holiday photographs.
What place is each person in? You will hear the conversation twice.
0 The new sports centre is
A cheap B big C dark
1 Which bus goes to the sports centre?
A 15 B 18 C 25
2 From Monday to Saturday, the sports centre is open from
A 6 a.m B 7 a.m C 9 a.m
3 If Sue goes swimming, she must take
A soap B a swimming hat C a towel
4 At the sports centre, You can buy
A sandwiches B fruit C drinks
5 Jim and Sue are going to go to the sports centre next
A wednesday B thursday C Saturday
B Phonetics, Vocabulary, Grammar, Reading and Writing(10 points)
I: Choose the word which is pronounced differently (0.6 point)
Choose the word which has a different stress pattern (0.4 point)
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5 A measure B structure C export D setting
II: Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D to complete the following sentences.(2.0points)
1 Nobody was injured in the accident, ?
A was there B was he C were they D wasn’t it
2 She had changed so much that anyone recognized her
A almost B hardly C not D nearly
3 Would you like a beer ? – Not while I’m
A in the act B in order C on duty D under control
4 There was hardly money left in my bank account
A more B no C some D any
5 The reason I left is I was bored
A why B that C while D for
6 I came an old friend while I was walking along the street
A across B into C over D for
7 Everyone Tom was invited to the party
A as B from C but D for
8 The chemistry book was a little expensive
A I bought B that I bought it C I bought that D what I bought
9 If you to my advice in the first place, you wouldn’t be in this mess now
A listen B will listen C listened D had listened
10 I am late because my alarm clock didn’t this morning
A come on B ring out C go off D turn on
III: Give the correct form of the verbs (1.0 point)
1 After we (finish) our dinner, we went out for a walk
2 She (not see) since she (move) to the new place
3 Are you always tired of (wait) for the train?
4 She advised me (change) my present job
5 Were I your age, I (do)……… …differently
IV Choose the underlined word or phrase in each sentence that needs correcting.(1.0 point)
1 They asked me what did happen lastnight, but I was unable to tell them
V: Fill in the gap with a word given There is an EXTRA word (1.0 point)
its – from – number – accidents – little - being Living in a city has a (1) of drawbacks Firstly, there is the problem of traffic jams and traffic
accidents The increase in population and the increasing number of vehicles have caused many (2) tohappen today Secondly, air pollution negatively affects people’s health, and it also has bad influence in theenvironment More and more city dwellers suffer (3) coughing or breathing problems Thirdly, thecity is noisy, even at night Noise pollution comes from the traffic and from construction sites Buildings are always(4) knocked down and rebuilt These factors contribute to making city life more difficult for(5) residents