ĐỀ 1 I PHONETICS Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined 1 A clean B easygoing C mean D breakfast 2 A vacuum B wash C karaoke D brand Choose the word which has a different str.
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I PHONETICS
Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined.
Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others.
II GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY
Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences.
5 He (usually / be) at the sports centre twice a week.
A usually is B usually was C is usually D was usually
6 I _ (often / clean) my bedroom at the weekend.
A clean often B often clean C cleaned often D often cleaned
7 Mr Brown has decided , so we’re going to have a party.
A retire B to be retired C retiring D to retire
8 He tried to deny the money, but no one believed him.
9 I really enjoyed to those MP3s you sent me.
10 Tell us another joke – but a one this time! That one took forever!
11 I didn’t win the lottery Maybe I’ll be _ next time.
A more lucky B luckier C more luckily D luckier than
12 His new film is much than his last one I loved that one!
A entertaining B more entertain C entertainer D more entertaining
13 It was very sunny last Sunday, we went to the beach.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following sentences.
14 They can’t stand playing board games.
15 She’s a generous and easy-going boss
A take it away B put it way C give it away D send it away
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined
17 It’s very selfish of him to just expect that Polly will do all the childcare.
18 As soon as we can afford it, we’ll move to the suburb.
20 We lost the match because we played badly than the other team did.
21 I’m disappointed I think you could have done a lot well on this test.
22 Our head teacher makes us all to wear jackets – even in summer!
23 I work/am working at the local library for the summer
24 I read/ am reading a newspaper at least once a week
25 I’ll call you when I get/will get home from work
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Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage.
Family time is when family members do things together Ways of spending family time are different fordifferent families, from taking a family (26) _ in a nice place every year, or planning a
family movienight every week, to having one meal together every day Some families spend time together just by having regular family meetings Family members can sit together to (27)
_ important issues and makedecisions, or just have casual chats Some people may think
it is (28) _ for everyone in the familyto get together However, in many case, parents as well as children have to adjust their own timetables to make (29) _ to be with their family.
Family time is important as it helps make the bonds between family members (30) _and
creates fond memories of happy experiences
Read the text and decide whether the statements are T (true) or F (false)
In 1977 Governor Raul Castro signed a paper suggesting that August 7, 1977 was American Family Day Oneyear later, Governor Bruce Babbitt signed the day into law as an official Arizona holiday American FamilyDay is now celebrated across the United States on the first Sunday in August It encourages people to enjoythe warming summer days with those dearest to them Principally, the day encourages families to spend timewith one another Unlike some other family holidays, people
do not give gifts on this day Instead, theycelebrate the day by focusing on family relationships People believe that the best gift one can give theirfamilies is themselves So on this day, people enjoy being with their families The most common activitiesfamily members often do together include playing games outdoors or going for a walk in the park, watchinga movie, visiting
grandparents and bringing them a picnic lunch Some families enjoy taking an art classtogether, visiting a museum or trying out a new recipe and getting the whole family involved in the cooking Whatever people do, the most important thing should be that they do it with their families
Americans lovetheir Family Day because it reminds them to express their love to their family and helps strengthen their familybonds
31 American Family Day is usually on Sunday.
32 People often give gifts to their family members on American Family Day.
33 On Family Day, family members often visit their friends together.
34 Some families celebrate Family Day by cooking together.
35 Family Day is the chance for people to express their love to their family.
IV WRITING
Rewrite the following sentences, using the suggestions.
Question 36: I enjoyed myself at your birthday party (fun)
=> I
Question 37: My laptop crashes I’ll call you (when)
=> I’ll _
Question 38: My brother really likes football and never misses a match (crazy)
=> My brother
Question 39: I am not interested in what you are thinking (care)
=> I _
Question 40: Young children love watching animated films (popular)
=> Animated films
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I PHONETICS
Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined.
Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others.
4 A unreliable B disconnect C overheat D aerobics
II GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY
Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences.
5 I often mop the living room on Tuesday and Friday I do it _.
A once a week B two a week C twice a week D one a week
6 _ do you tidy your bedroom? – Every day.
7 Jennie’s always willing to help other members in Blackpink She’s _.
8 I wouldn't ask Angie to do it, she's completely .
9 My sister doesn’t like sharing things she is selfish.
10 I don’t mind _ role-playing games.
11 I offer _ my mom put away the clothes.
12 he has a bike, he rides his bike every morning.
13 Do you want to play chess on Sunday morning? No, sorry I arranged _ my friend at
thebookstore
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following sentences.
14 I tried not to focus on the weak points in her argument.
A pay attention to B last attention to C offer attention to D keep attention to
15 A thrift shop is run in the basement, next to the community center.
A souvenir shop B charity shop C coffee shop D barber shop
16 The sensor detects changes light level and temperature.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following sentences.
17 The garage said the car was so old it wasn't worth repairing.
A reforming B improving C replacing D breaking
18 We hope that the proposals will soon be approved by the committee.
A accepted B appreciated C refused D respected
19 He's totally unreliable as a source of information.
A unfaithful B trustworthy C dishonest D irresponsible
Find the mistake and correct it.
20 You gave Sarah a really small piece off cake – and you’ve given me even little!
21 Our cat seems to be getting fat every day – maybe she should go on a diet!
Trang 422 My mum suggested to go bowling, but I didn’t think that was a good idea.
Choose the correct word.
23 The Internet disconnects/disconnected when I play games.
24 When I tried/tries to download a movie, the laptop crashed.
25 We’ll call you when we had/have that model.
III READING
Choose the word or phrase in the box that best fits the blank space in the following passage.
reasonable between discounts chance crowded
Black Friday refers to the day just after Thanksgiving in the US Because so many companies have
a four day weekend, many people begin their Christmas shopping on this day Black Friday is often
reported as one of the busiest shopping days of the year Many stores have (26) _ to draw more customers Shopping malls are packed with people, parking lots are (27) and the
stores and sidewalks are overflowing with customers Traffic jams fill the roads into the downtown area every year
The word "black" to describe the Friday likely began in Philadelphia in the mid-1960s Although many people may see the day after Thanksgiving negatively retailers have a very different opinion
It's their best opportunity to improve earnings for the year If sales were (28) in other seasons then the store must attract many customers and make many sales (29) _ Thanksgiving and Christmas The first and most important day of this season last shopping (30)
is Black Friday
Read the text and decide whether the statements are T (true) or F (false).
My favourite activity used to be shopping It started when I was a school girl and I worked in a clothes shop At that time I had a staff discount in the shop and I used to spend all the money I had earned on clothes I continued spending all my money on clothes when I got a job in an office, and I couldn't stop that habit evenafter I got married, bought a house and had children!
Every weekend I went shopping and I might use about $600 a month for clothes I went shopping whenever Iliked even when I wasn't very happy, or when I was so glad Sometimes I spent whole week looking for what I wanted Other times I'd just buy the thing I saw for the first time Most of the things I bought I didn't really need One day I bought three bags, even though I already had otherten at home I never even took the most expensive one out of the box!
One day when my four-year-old boy looked into my wardrobe and asked me why I had so many dresses, I suddenly realized I had a problem I started to count and found that I had sixty five dresses, and I must have spent thousands of dollars on them I couldn't believe what I've done Immediately, I threw away my credit card Then I gave away all the clothes that I'd never worn After that Imade plans to visit friends or travel somewhere at weekend, so I wouldn't be able to go shopping Now I'mhappy because I'm not shopaholic any more
31 The author began to like shopping when she got a job in a clothes shop
32 After she got married, she managed to stop spending too much money on clothes
33 Sometimes she bought things she already had no matter how she felt
34 When she realized she had a problem, she was angry with herself
35 Now she can't go shopping because she has spent all the money
IV WRITING
Rewrite the following sentences, using the suggestions.
36 Your house is further from the school than mine (using the comparative form of “near to”)
=> My house is
37 Patricia is better than her sister on the clarinet (using the comparative form of “bad”)
=> Patricia’s sister
38 I've never met any more dependable person than George.
=> George’s
39 Because it’s raining now, we can’t go to work.
=> Because of _
Trang 540 “Why don’t we go out for a walk?” said the girl.
=> The girl suggested _
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I PHONETICS
Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined
2 A treasure B breakfast C breakdown D headache
Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others
II GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY
Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences
5 I would like Laptop88 _ my laptop or provide a new on as soon as possible.
6 _her absence from class yesterday, she couldn’t understand the lesson.
A Although B In spite of C Because of D Because
7 We watched TV the whole evening we had nothing better to do.
8 I prefer TV to _ to the cinema.
A watching/go B to watch/going C watching/going D watch/go
9 My sister doesn’t like sharing things she is selfish.
10 I like aerobics because it helps my body more flexible and supple.
11 I would like to with my friends more because I rarely see them.
12 Tom refused _ his address.
13 I can’t stand _ to his complaints any longer.
A listen B listening C to listen D listened
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following sentences
14 The government has promised a full investigation into the disaster.
A disapproved B discouraged C rejected D guaranteed
15 These days we have more money and more leisure to enjoy it.
A opportunity B spare time C restriction D employment
16 He agreed with them about the need for change.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following sentences
17 Never try to fix a broken machine without disconnecting it from the electricity supply.
18 Managers had complained that the workers were lazy and unreliable.
19 He should be able to solve the problem He's reasonably intelligent.
Trang 7A smart B wise C foolish D sharp
Find the mistake and correct it
20 It’s much hoter than it was today, isn’t it?
21 His new film is much interesting than his last one
22 I think you look more pretty when you wear your hair up
Choose the correct word
23 I look forward to hear/hearing from you
24 The computer overheated/was overheating when I did my homework
25 Do gardening is my less/least favourite thing to do It’s boring and takes a lot of time
III READING
Choose the word or phrase in the box that best fits the blank space in the following passage
birthplace genres originated escapism personality
Blues music is rooted in African-American history and (26) from the 19th century when African slaves and ex-slaves would sing about their experiences The blues music we know and love today evolved from African chants, work songs, drum music and African spirituals The (27) of the blues is said to be the Mississippi Delta near New Orleans in the USA Although jazz (which started becoming popular in the 1930s and 40s) and blues are different (28) of music they have always influenced each other I think I enjoy music so much because it is a form of (29) from reality and I find that if I have had a hard day
or I’m feeling a little low, listening to something upbeat can turn my mood around and cheer me up
In fact, scientists at the University of Missouri have shown that people can boost their moods by listening to upbeat tunes! Moreover, a study made by Herriot-Watt University here in Scotland even links certain (30) _ traits with musical preference! Apparently those who enjoy jazz and blues music are more likely to be creative, outgoing and have high self-esteem
Read the text about each of the people talking about their hobbies and choose the correct answer
to the questions.
Emma, runner
I've been running for two years I used to only run 1 or 2 kilometres, but now I run approximately
10 My speed is also improving In Brighton, I've joined a jogging club I had never met any of the members before, but now I consider them my friends When my father was younger, he was a good runner who was quite fit, but he stopped after injuring his knee In fact, I need to order a new pair of running shoes which will be just a simple pair I don't believe that the more expensive ones help you run faster!
Mia, skateboarder Most evenings, I go skating in the park I know that's a lot, but the park is only
a minute or two away from my house, and I usually spend a couple of hours there if my friends are around My cousin, who is quite talented at skateboarding, occasionally joins us, and he teaches me
a few new moves I'm getting better all the time!
Charlotte, rock climber My best friend suggested I start rock climbing, and now we both do it My
friend's mother drives us once or twice a month, but I'd like to do it once a week I had no idea you needed so much equipment when I first started, and it isn't cheap! But I love it Climbing is something I don't think I'll ever grow tired of doing
31 Which person has made new friends because of her hobby?
Trang 8A Emma B Mia C Charlotte
32 Which person does her hobby near her home?
33 Which person says she is getting better at her hobby?
34 Which person does her hobby with a family member?
35 Which person wants to do her hobby more often?
36 Which person needs to buy something for her hobby?
37 Which person says her hobby was more expensive than she thought?
IV WRITING
Rewrite the following sentences, using the suggestions.
Question 38: I haven’t eaten this kind of food before
This is
Question 39: “Don’t forget to phone the office” she told him.
She reminded
Question 40: He left school and then joined the army.
After
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