1 ĐỀ SỐ 1 A GRAMMAR VOCABUALRY & LANGUAGE FUNCTION I Choose the best answer among A, B, C or D to complete the sentences (2,0 pts) 1 If you get up early, you late A weren''''t B wouldn''''t be C aren''''t D wo[.]
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A GRAMMAR - VOCABUALRY & LANGUAGE FUNCTION
I Choose the best answer among A, B, C or D to complete the sentences (2,0 pts)
1 If you get up early, you _ late
2 That scientist never went to the party, _?
3 People in Israel are going to celebrate their festival is called Passover
4 Honda motorbikes in Viet Nam
A produce B will produce C are produced D produced
5 Because plastic bags are very hard to , they will cause pollution
A dissolve B wrap C tear D collect
6 My brother waited for her from 1 p.m _ 9 p.m
7 Did Peter use to swimming every Friday when he was a student?
8 The workers in that company for five years
A has worked B have worked C worked D are working
9 Lan is very tired , she has to finish her work before going to bed
10 The of the volcano was a terrible disaster
11. _ it was so cold, he went out without the coat
12 Ann suggested _ at home at Christmas for a change
13 _ the stove when you have finished cooking
14 Coal _ very widely as a source of energy until the 19th century
15 Doctors _ a cure to AIDS yet
A have found B found C haven't found D hasn't found
16 Nobody is interested in that film so much, _?
A are they C aren’t they C is it D isn’t it
17 His father always drives , so he has never had any accidents
A careful B carefully C carelessly D.careness
18 Jean cloth _from cotton in the 18th century
A made B is made C was made D.makes
19 He suggested _ a taxi to be sure of getting there on time
A to take B take C taking D.to taking
20 Minh asked me what he _do
II Choose the underlined part (marked A, B, C or D) that needs correction.
21 It was important that we should be on time at the meeting tonight
I Choose the best answer (1,0pt)
26 A: Would you like to have lunch with us? B: _
A Yes, I would B No, I wouldn’t like C Yes, I’d love to D Yes, I wouldn’t
27 You can’t possibly do it for later this afternoon, can you?
A I’m sorry It is impossible to finish the job
B If you want me to do it later
C No, sorry Tomorrow morning is the earliest we can manage
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28 Luyen: Why don’t we go for a picnic this weekend?
Thang: _
A What do you suggest? B Yes, please C That’s a good idea D Go ahead
29 Minh: Congratulations on your passing the examination
Viet: _
A You’re welcome B That’s very kind of you C No, thanks D Yes ,please
30 ‘I passed the TOEFL test, Mom.’ ‘ .’
C READING
I- Read the following passage and choose the best answers(1pt)
English is a very useful language If we (1) English, we can go to any countries we like We will not find it hard tomake people understand (2) _ we want to say English also helps us to learn all kinds of(3) Hundreds of booksare (4) in English everyday in (5) countries English has also helped to spread ideas and knowledge to all corners
of the world Therefore, the English language has helped to spread better understanding and friendship among the countries of theworld
II Read the passage carefully then choose the correct answer A, B or C for each question below.(1,0pt)
People in my city love good food and they often eat three meals a day- breakfast, lunch, and dinner At about six thirty in the morning, they usually have a light breakfast with a bowl of pho or eel soup with some slices of toast Sometimes, they have a bowl of instant noodles or a plate of xoi(sticky rice) before going to work Lunch often starts at about 11.30, and most of them have lunch at home They often have rice, fish, meat, and vegetables for lunch Dinner often starts at about 7.00 in the evening It is the main meal ofthe day People in my city often have rice with a lot fresh vegetables and a lot of seafood or various kind of meat I think food in my city is wonderful
36.How many meals do people in Minh’s city often eat a day?
A Two B Three C Four
37.What time do they usually have breakfast?
A At 6.30 B At 6.15 C At 7.00
38.What do they have for lunch?
A.Rice, meat and vegetable B Rice, fish and vegetable
C Rice, fish, meat, and vegetables
39.What do they have for dinner?
A.The main meal B Rice with a lot fresh vegetables and a lot of seafood or various kind of meat
C Rice with a lot fresh vegetables
40.What do you think about food in your city?
A wonderful B Sour C Spicy
C WRITING
I.Choose the best sentence that has the closest meaning to the one provided (1,0 pt)
41 “I am taking my driving test tomorrow.” he said.
A He said that he is taking my driving test the next day
B He said that he was taking my driving test tomorrow
C He said that he was taking my driving test the following day
42 I bought the desk last year The desk has been broken.
A The desk I bought last year has been broken
B The desk has been broken which I bought last year
C The desk I bought it last year has been broken
43 “Where will you go this Saturday, Nga?” the little boy asked.
A The little boy asked Nga where she will go this Saturday
B The little boy asked Nga where she will go that Saturday
C The little boy asked Nga where she would go that Saturday
44 They will build a hospital in this area A A new hospital will be built in this area B, A new hospital will be builded in this
area
C A new hospital will be builded in this area
45 She last ate this kind of food when she was in Ho Chi Minh city.
A She hasn’t eaten this kind of food when she was in Ho Chi Minh city
B She hasn’t eaten this kind of food since she was in Ho Chi Minh city
C She hasn’t ate this kind of food since she was in Ho Chi Minh city
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46.I/suggest/collect/some money C.I suggest to collect some money
A I suggest collect some money
B.I suggest to collecting some money
D.I suggest collecting some money
47.Two days ago/I decide/do/my washing.
A Two days ago I decided to do my washing
B Two days ago I decide to do my washing
C Two days ago I decide doing my washing
D Two days ago I decide to doing my washing
48.I/look forward/receive/reply.
A I look forward to receive your reply C I look forward receive your reply
D.I look forward to receive your reply
B I look forward to receiving your reply
49.If/ he/study/hard,/he/pass/exam
A If he study hard , he will pass the exam C If he studies hard , he will pass the exam
B If he study hard , he pass the exam
D If he study hard , he doesn’t pass the exam
50.I/wish/you/visit/me/now.
A I wish you visit me now C I wish you visited me now
B I wish you will visit me now D I wish you will visit me now
I Choose the best answer (5x 0.2=1.0pt)
26.B 27.A 28.A 29.C 30.A
A VOCABULARY + GRAMMAR + LANGUAGE FUNCTION (60 pts)
I Choose the best option A, B, or C to complete the sentences (40 pts)
1.Ba wishes he have a new bicycle
2 I'd love to play tennis with you I have to do my homework now
3.This watch is a gift was given to me by my brother
4 Duong suggested to the exhibition Viet Nam: Then and Now, and we all agreed.
A. to go B going C us to go D us going
5.Children in large families learn how to get with other people.
6 If you come to England, you must get used on the left.
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8 Peter felt because of his good result.
A unhappy B happiness C happily D happy
9 Mr Jones enjoys the Internet in his free time.
A to surf B surf C surfing D surf
10 I have waited for him for over half an hour but he hasn't turned yet
A off B down C over D.up
11.It _ that Po Nagar Cham Towers were built in the 8th century
A considered B was considered C has considered D considers
12 He asked me
A what is my phone number B what my phone number is
C what was my phone number D what my phone number was
13 Life in Ho Chi Minh City is than we thought at first.
14 My family decided to DaLat for summer vacation last year.
15 Tung’s never seen Titanic, ?
16 They are going to spend their holiday _ rural France.
17 The children were acting _ the story of the birth of Jesus.
18 If you your best, you will pass the exam.
19 Mary is very tired , she has to finish her work before going to bed.
20 Mrs Thomson asked her son where _ the next day
II Choose the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting (10 pts)
21 This is the first time I tried this kind of cake
III Mark the letter A B, C, or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges (10 pts)
26 Amelia: “Would you like some orange juice, Mary?” - Mary: “ ”
A Yes, please B I’m very thirsty C Yes, I would D Yes, I do
27 Jean: “May I speak to the manager, please?” - Helen: “ .”
28 – “Don’t make any mistakes!” – “ _”
A give it to me B Sure, I will C Don’t mention it D Do it yourself
29 – “How about driving to the countryside this Sunday?” – “ ”
A That's a good idea B That's my pleasure
C Yes, I am driving D Never mind
30 “Can I try your new camera?” – “ ”
A I’m sorry, I can’t Let’s go now B I’m sorry I’m home late
C Sure I’d love to Sure D But please be careful with it
B READING (20 pts)
I Read the text carefully, and then choose the most suitable answers (A, B, C or D) (10 pts)
Living in a city has a number of drawbacks Firstly, there is the problem of traffic (31) and traffic accidents The increase in population and the increasing number of vehicles have (32)_ many accidents to happen every day Secondly, air pollution (33) affects people’s health, and is also has a bad (34) on the environment More and morecity dwellers suffer from coughing or breathing problems Thirdly, the city is noisy, even at night Noise pollution comes from the
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II Read the passage Choose the option A, B or C that best fits each gap (10 pts)
Why did English become the international language? In the middle of the nineteenth century, French was the internationallanguage Then British became very powerful in the world England started colonies in North America and India in the seventeenthcentury By 1900, England also had colonies in other parts of Asia, Africa and South Pacific The people in the colonies had to useEnglish Slowly it became more important than French internationally After the Second World War, the United States became verypowerful, and even more people began to learn English
English is the native or official language on one-fifth of the land areas of the world It is spoken in North America, Great Britain,Australia and New Zealand In South Africa and India, it is one of the official languages
More people study English than any other languages In many countries, the textbooks in universities are in English Many universityclasses are taught in English even though the native language is not English
English is the language of international communication It is the language of international business, research and science More thanthree-fourth of the world's mail is written in English More than three-fifth of the world's radio stations use English Most otherlanguages have borrowed many English words
36 Which language was the international language in the middle of the nineteenth century?
A English B French C Chinese D Japanese
37 Since when has English been spoken in Asia, Africa and South Pacific?
A the nineteenth century B 1900 C the Second World War D 1800
38 Where is English used as the native language?
A New Zealand B India C South Africa D North America
39 In which language are many university classes in Malaysia is taught?
A Japanese B French C Chinese D English
40 How many percentage of the world's letters are written in English?
A More than 50 percent B More than 60 percent
C More than 75 percent D B More than 80 percent
C WRITING (20 pts)
I Choose the best sentence that has the closest meaning to the one provided (10 pts)
41 Although he took a taxi, Bill still arrived late for the concert.
A Bill arrived late for the concert because he takes a taxi
B Bill arrived late for the concert because of the taxi
C In spite of taking a taxi, Bill arrived late for the concert
D Although Bill took a taxi he can’t come to the concert on time
42 I wanted to see the man He owned the restaurant.
A I wanted to see the man, who owned the restaurant
B I wanted to see the man who owned the restaurant
C I wanted to see the man, whom owned the restaurant
D I wanted to see the man whom owned the restaurant
43 "Why didn 't you follow my advice?" he said.
A He asked me to follow his advice
B He asked me not to follow his advice
C He asked me why I did follow his advice
D He asked me why I hadn't followed his advice
44 My classmate gave this book to me yesterday.
A My classmate was given this book by me yesterday
B This book was given to me by my classmate yesterday
C This book was given my classmate by me yesterday
D This book was given to my classmate by me yesterday
45 I started working here in 2000.
A I have worked here since 2000
B I haven't worked here since 2000
C I have started work here since 2000
D I have started working here since 2000
II Choose the best sentence written from the cues given (10 pts)
46 If/ he/study/hard,/he/pass/exam
A If he study hard , he will pass the exam C If he studies hard , he will pass the exam
B If he study hard , he pass the exam D If he study hard , he doesn’t pass the exam
Trang 647.I/wish/my penpal /visit /me/ someday.
A I wish my penpal visit me someday B I wish my penpal will visit me someday
C I wish my penpal visited me someday D I wish my penpal would visit me someday
48 / new bridge/ have just/ built/ this area.
A A new bridge has just been built in this area
B A new bridge have just been built in this area
C A new bridge has built in this area
D A new bridge has been just built this area
49 Although Mr Thomson / old, he / run/ 5 miles every morning
A Although Mr Thomson was old, he runs 5 miles every morning
B Although Mr Thomson is old, he runs 5 miles every morning
C Although Mr Thomson is old, he run 5 miles every morning.
D Although Mr Thomson is old, he ran 5 miles every morning$
50.After / fight/ the fire / 12 hours, the firemen succeeded/ putting it out.
A After fighting the fire for 12 hours, the firemen succeeded in putting it out
B After fight the fire for12 hours, the firemen succeeded in putting it out
C After fight the fire for 12 hours, the firemen succeeded on putting it out
D After fighting the fire for 12 hours, the firemen succeeded at putting it out
The end _
ĐỀ SỐ 3
I MULTIPLE CHOICE: ( 8 points)
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions from 1 to 20.
Question 1: _ I was talking to my teacher, my friends were waiting outside the classroom.
Question 2: He rarely goes fishing, _?
Question 3 The hotel is beautifully _ in a quiet spot near the river
Question 4 The light went out while I dinner
A am having B was having C had D have had
Question 5: _ you water the tree, it will die
Question 6: The guidelines in this book can help you become a _ speaker
Question 7: This carpet really needs _ Can you do it for me, son?
A being cleaned B Both C and D C to be cleaned D cleaning
Question 8: If we go to the Brisbane Institute of English in Australia, we can practice speaking English with speakers
Question 9: My friend, _father is a teacher, is very good at English
Question 10: The hotel is beautifully _ in a quiet spot near the river
Question 11: If I were in your _, I’d take it easy and try to forget it
Question 12: The hotel where we are is quite luxurious
A living B existing C remaining D staying
Question 13: You can learn a lot about the local by talking to local people
A territory B area C land D nation
Question 14 I suggest _ some money for poor children
A to raise B raising C raised D raise
Question 15 _ they moved to the city five year ago, they still remember living in a small town
Question 16 The police are now looking for two young man were seen running out of the store
Question 17 We can’t depend………… , he is a unreliable person
A To B on C of D with
Question 18 My teacher would rather I the problem by myself
Question 19 They have a branch of their business in our town
Question 20.Why don’t you have your car ?
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Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to each of the following exchanges from
21 to 25.
Question 21: “That’s a beautiful dress you are wearing!” - “ _”
A Can I have it? B It’s in the wash C I’m glad you like it D Oh, no, not really
Question 22: "Mum I’ve got 600 on the TOEFL test" - " _"
Question 23 - Uncle Tom: “ Remember to give my best regards to your parents, Bob.”
- Bob: “ ”
A. That’s very kind of you to say so. B. That was at least I could do
Question 24 Liz is asking Andrew about the seat
Liz: " Do you mind if I sit here? " Andrew: "Not at all. _ "
C. Fire away, I’m all ears D. Now you’re taking
Question 25: “ Would you mind lending me your bike?" : “………”
A Yes, let’s B Yes Here it is C Not at all D Great
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correcting in each of the following questions from 26 to 30.
Question 26: The water and land around the chemical factory are serious polluted.
A B C D
Question 27: Hoang has felt much better when he took the pill
A B C DQuestion 28: Thanks to television, people can enjoy interested programs in an inexpensive and
A B Cconvenient way
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions from 36 to 40.
Not so long ago, people only used the telephone to make phone calls Now, thanks to computers, people use their phones to
do much more They can bank by phone, rent videos by phone, and even shop by phone It is also possible to send letters and reports
by faxing them over telephone lines People can even use their phone lines to send messages from one computer to another computer
by electric mail, or e-mail
But you don’t need to be at home or at the office to use the phone anymore You can carry a cellular phone in your pocket or keep one
in your car With a cellular phone, anyone who can talk and walk can also phone and walk You don’t have to look for a pay phone tomake a call anymore Now you can take your calls with you everywhere
36 The main topic of the passage is
A the use of a telephone in the past B the use of a cellular phone
C the convenience of a cellular phone D current use of telephones
37 People didn’t use to
A make phone calls only at home B make phone calls only in the office
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38 What are advantages of having a cellular phone?
A You can carry a cellular phone in your pocket B You can keep it in your car
C With a cellular phone, you can phone and walk D All A, B and C
39 With a cellular phone, you can
A only carry it in your pockets B only keep it in your car
C make a phone call everywhere you want D phone and walk
40 The word “pay phone” means
II WRITING: (2.0 points)
Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning with the given words the following questions from 41 to 45.
41 We couldn’t drive because of the fog.
A.The fog prevented us from driving B.The fog prevented us from drive
C.The fog prevented us to driving D.The fog prevent us from driving
42 Although his leg was broken, he managed to get out of the car.
A.In spite having a broken leg, he managed to get out of the car
B.In spite of having a broken leg,but he managed to get out of the car
C.In spite of having a broken leg, he managed to get out of the car
D.In spite of he had a broken leg, he managed to get out of the car
43 The cake was so hard so I couldn’t cat it.
A It was such hard cake that I couldn’t eat it B It was so a hard cake that I couldn’t eat it
C It was such a hard cake that I couldn’t eat D It was such a hard cake that i couldn’t eat it
44 We didn’t go because it rained.
A If it hadn’t rain we would have gone B If it hadn’t rained we would have gone
C If it hasn’t rained we would have gone D All are correct
45 Do you know the man who sat next to me at Nam’s birthday party last night?
A You know the man who sat next to me at Nam’s birthday party last night, don’t you?
B You know the man which sat next to me at Nam’s birthday party last night, don’t you?
C You know the man who sat next to me at Nam’s birthday party last night, do you?
D You knew the man who sat next to me at Nam’s birthday party last night, don’t you?
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one using the word in brackets Do not change the given words in any ways (questions from 46 to 50).
46 I can’t cook as well as my mother does (BETTER)
A.My mother cook better than me B.My mother cooks better than me
C.My mother cooks well than me D.My mother cooks more better than me
47 I don’t suppose you have change for a pound, do you? (HAPPEN)
A.Do you happen have change for a pound? B.Are you happen to have change for a pound?
C.Do you happen to have change for a pound? D.Did you happen to have change for a pound?
48 He failed to win the race (DIDN’T)
A.He didn’t win the race B.He doesn’t win the race
C.He isn’t win the race D.He hasn’t win the race
49 Mary rang hours and hour ago (SINCE)
A.It’s hours since Mary rang B.It’s hours since Mary has rung
C.It’s hours since Mary didn't ring D.It’s hours since Mary rings
50 Going swimming in the river in the summer is interesting (GO)
A It is interested to go swimming in the river in the summer
B It is interesting go swimming in the river in the summer
C It interesting to go swimming in the river in the summer
D It is interesting to go swimming in the river in the summer
I Choose the word, phrase or expression that best completes each sentence.
Trang 91 _ extended family include several generations living together in the same house.
A A B An C The D Ø
2 The crowd at the basketball game were wild _excitement
A for B like C in D with
3 I've tried those tablets and they are not _in helping me stop coughing
A effective B successful C profitable D helpful
4 Which is _, Mount Everest or K2 in the Himalaya?
A higher B the higher C highest D the highest
5 He couldn't reach the goal, _surprised me
A who B whom C which D that
6 The school _all the students to take an interest in arts
A noticed B encouraged C supposed D managed
7 I like sitting on the beach watching the _in the evenings
A sunshine B sunrise C sunlight D sunset
8 There is _water in the well but not enough for everyone in the village
A few B a few C little D a little
9 I bought these magazines _have something to read on the trip
A for B so that C so as to D in order
10 It’s getting light Shall I _the light to save electricity?
A turn off B put on C keep up D come in
11 She had to do the washing-up last night, _she?
A didn’t B hadn’t C doesn’t D hasn’t
12 Her parents were very worried _she was out so late that night
A so that B so C because D however
13 We are happy that life in our countryside has _considerably
A advanced B progressed C improved D increased
14 He had to explain the lesson very clearly _
A since his students could understand it
B so that his students to understand it
C in order to his students to understand it
D in order that his students could understand it
15 I wish I _English as well as a native speaker
A spoke B can speak C am speaking D will speak
16 _if he knew the answer
A He is helping me B He would help me
C He will help me D He has helped me
17 The light went out while I _dinner
A am having B was having C had D have had
18 Nowadays it is not easy _a well-paid job
A find B finding C found D to find
19 That’s the _difficult textbook I’ve ever used
A more B most C very D too
20 The ground is dry, and we haven’t had any rain for months It’s a real _
A flood B drought C storm D typhoon
II Choose the underlined word or phrase in each sentence that needs correcting.
1 After living in London for two months, my brother got use to drive on the left
III Language functions.
1 .“Can you tell me how to get to the post office?” _ “Sure _ on the left.”
A Following the first turning B Turn next C Take the first turning
2 “Would you like to go out with me tonight?” _ “Yes, Where shall we meet?”
A Of course B I’d love to C I like too
3 “Why don’t you ask Tom for help?” _ “ _”
Trang 10A That’s a good idea B Never mind C I hope so
4 “I have passed the final examinations!” - “ _! Let’s go out to celebrate.”
A Congratulations B Congratulation C Congratulate
5 “Can I help you?”- “ _”
A Yes, thank you B No, of course not C Alright, just in case it rains
PART B: READING
I Read the following passage and choose the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the correct word
or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks
Birds are fascinating to many people, and bird watching is a popular hobby The best
time to watch birds is in the early morning, (1) birds are usually very active at that
time of day The observer must keep still and quiet in order not to (2) the birds
away If you live in a part of the world where migratory birds spend their breeding season,
then you will have the (3) to see nest-building activity Over the ages, different
species of birds have evolved with different types of nest-building skills It makes an
interesting study to (4) the different types of nests built by birds and to watch them as they
build their nests After the breeding season is over and the babies have left the nest, it is
time for the birds to head for (5) parts of the world to spend the winter months
Birds navigate to their winter feeding grounds, using the stars or the sun as their guide
2 A upset B throw C frighten D worry
3 A time B prospect C occasion D opportunity
4 A look at B take after C care for D see off
II Read the passage and decide which the best answer is Circle the letter A, B or C next to the word you choose.
One of the main sources for the spreading of news and events throughout the world is the newspaper
The purpose of newspapers is to inform the public of political, social economic and entertainment happenings, among otherthings Generally, there are three types of newspapers: daily newspapers, weekly newspapers, and special-interest newspapers Dailynewspapers publish at least one edition every weekday Most dailies also have a weekend edition Daily newspapers often havesections for news, sports, arts and entertainment, business and classified advertising Weekly newspapers print once a week and covernews of interest to readers in a smaller area than that of a daily paper They focus on local happenings rather than national orinternational events Special-interest newspapers may publish daily, weekly, monthly, or even less frequently They generallydisseminate news of interest to a particular group of readers or feature news about a specific topic
Thanks to the development of the Internet, we can now get access to electronic newspapers To some extent, e-newspapers arecheap, up-to-date, and convenient for most readers in the world
1.The purpose of newspapers is to inform the public of…
A political and social happenings B economic and entertainment happenings
C other different events D all A, B and C
2 Three types of newspapers are…
A daily newspapers, weekly newspapers and special-interest newspapers
B weekly newspapers, monthly newspapers , yearly newspapers
C daily newspapers, weekly newspapers and monthly newspapers
D weekly newspapers, monthly newspapers and special-interest newspapers
3 Most daily newspapers publish…
A only one edition every weekday B one edition every weekend
C at least once every weekday and once at weekend D one different edition for one different section
4 Weekly newspapers usually focus on…
A local happenings B national happenings
C international happenings D local and international happenings
5 Social-interest newspapers cover news of interest to…
A special people B particular group of readers
C feature news about a specific topic D both B and C
6 We can easily get access to electronic newspapers because they are…
A modern, up-to-date but expensive B cheap, up-to-date and convenient worldwide
C quick, cheap and convenient D modern, quick and up-to-date
PART C: WRITING
I Choose the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following sentences.
1 “I will help you,” Bob said to me.
A Bob told me he would help me B Bob asked me to help him
C Bob said that he would help you D Bob warned me that he would help her.
2 They had decorated the tree with colored balls.
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B The tree had been decorated with colored balls
C They had decorated colored balls and the tree
D With colored balls the tree had looked beautiful
3 I don’t want to hear you complaining any more.
A I’ve had enough of your complaining B I wish to hear you complaining more and more
C Why don’t you complain more? D I’m too busy to listen to your complaining.
4 I didn't arrive in time to see her.
A I was early enough but I didn't see her B She was late so I couldn’t see her
C I wasn't early enough to see her D I am so late that I can't see her
5 Claudia didn’t have an umbrella, so she got wet
A If Claudia had an umbrella, she wouldn’t get wet
B Claudia didn’t get wet because she had an umbrella
C If Claudia had had an umbrella, she wouldn’t have got wet
D If Claudia has an umbrella, she won’t get wet
II Choose the correct sentence A, B, c, or D that is built from the words and phrases given
1 We/ought/ submit/assignment/ tomorrow
A We ought submit our assignment tomorrow
B We ought to submit our assignment tomorrow
C We ought to have submitted our assignment tomorrow
D We ought have submitted our assignment tomorrow
2 We/ hardly/ understand/ him/ because/ his accent
A We hardly ever can understand him because of his accent
B We may hardly understand him because his accent
C We hardly understand him because he has his accent
D We can hardly understand$ him because of his accent
3 he/ retire/ eldest son/ take over/ business
A After he retired, his eldest son took over his business
B After retiring, his eldest son will take over his business
C After he retires, his eldest son will take over a business
D After he has retired, his eldest son took over a business
4 The patient/ recover/ more/ rapidly/ expected
A The patient recovered rapidly he expected more than
B The patient has recovered more rapidly he expected
C The patient recovered more rapidly than expected
D The patient rapidly recovered than he more expected
5 children / love/ animal/ more/ adults.
A Children love animals more than adults
B Children loves animals more than adults
C Children love animals more adults
D Children love animals is more than adults
ĐÁP ÁN ĐỀ SỐ 4 PART A: GRAMMAR – VOCABULARY – LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS
I (4.0 points): 0.2 point for each correct answer
I Read the following passage and choose the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the correct word
or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks
II Read the passage and then choose the correct answer (1.0 point)
PART C: WRITING
Trang 12I Choose the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following sentences.
I Choose the word, phrase or expression that best completes each sentence
1 Are you looking for my sister? - She isn't at home now She _ to the library
2 While I was swimming yesterday afternoon, someone else _ my clothes
3 She said she met you once at the Hilton last year _ since
4 I can't remember the name of the man _ I gave the money
5 Here is the address to _ you should write
6 We had a river _ we could swim
7 I won't be able to very much but I'll do the best _ I can
8 It is in this house _ he was born
9 Who _ the bicycle?
10 Do you still have a headache? - No, it _ I am all right now
11 I like your car How long _ it?
12 I bought a new jacket last week but I _ it yet
A didn't wear B not weared C haven't wear D haven't worn
13 This is the man _ my brother is going to marry
14 Thank you for _ me about the meeting this afternoon
15 He couldn't go far because he was afraid of _
16 I can't help _ at her mistake
17 He couldn't stand _ for her so long
18 It's not worth _ a tax home
19 Are you interested in _ football
20 There are many _ in this city
II Choose the underlined word or phrase in each sentence that needs correcting
1 Mai didn’t go to the zoo with her friends last Sunday because her sickness
III Language functions
1 - “Hello, Nick Is everything OK?” - “ ”
A Not bad And you? B I’m not very bad, thanks
Trang 13C Good, you are welcome D Everyone’s OK, thank you
2 - “Bye for now See you again.” - “ ”
A I hope so B We will
C Take care Bye D I’m very sad
3 - “Where are we going this weekend?” - “ _”
A That’s a good idea B Have you thought of Ha Long Bay?
C Yes, let’s go somewhere D Why don’t you go to the mountains?
4 - “My bicycle has been stolen.” - “ _”
A You should ring the police B The police will know that
C Could you ring the police? D You are phoning the police
5 - “ _” - “I love it It’s great, especially at night.”
A How often do you listen to classical music?
B How do you like classical music?
C What kind of music do you like?
D When do you often listen to classical music?
PART B: READING
I Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the correct word
that best fits each of the numbered blanks
It has long been suspected that lack of sleep can actually lead to illness, particularly in young people Research involving students aged 14-19 over a three-week period now appears to confirm (23) The teenagers wore devices that recorded the movementsthey made, without being (24) of them, that indicated they were asleep The results were then compared to the number of illnesses that they had (25) from during the three weeks, in addition to the number of occasions on which they had been absent from school What the study showed was that students who slept (26) than seven hours a night caught colds, flu and other relatively minor illnesses more often The problem is that as children enter their teens their natural sleeping patterns change, (27) _in them going to sleep later and therefore wanting to wake up later - but they still have to get up in the morning to go to school
23 A this B that C these D those
24 A awake B aware C familiar D sensitive
25 A.caught B affected C suffered D experienced
26 A more B smaller C longer D fewer
27 A resulting B producing C finishing D forcing
II Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
One of the biggest trends in television in recent years has been the rise of “Reality TV” These shows, in which ordinary people are placed in unusual situations and then filmed without a script, have become some of the highest rating shows on television Early
programs of this genre, including Big Brother (from the Netherlands) and Survivor (from the United States), have led to dozens of
copycat programs in many different countries A common element to many of these programs is that a number of contestants are
placed in a closed environment in which they are filmed 24 hours a day, and every week contestants are thrown off the show What is
it about these shows that makes them so popular? Perhaps it is because viewers enjoy watching ordinary people with real emotions being placed in extraordinary, situations Or perhaps it is that people are really voyeurs - they enjoy being a spy, looking secretly into other people’s lives
1 In recent years, "Reality TV has become more and more _
A interesting B unusual C popular D enjoyable
2 The underlined word ‘‘which” in the passage refers to _.
A a common element B a closed environment C every week D the show
3 We can see that Big Brother is _.
A from the Netherlands B from the United States
C a copycat program D shown in many different countries
4 What is true about “Reality TV”?
A They are made by ordinary people B They create many copycat programs
C They describe people’s lives D They are filmed without a script.
5 We can infer from the passage that _
A “Reality TV” used to be more trendy
B “Reality TV" is becoming more and more competitive
C viewers enjoy watching something real but unusual
D viewers can become spies to look into other people’s lives
PART C: WRITING
I Choose the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following sentences.
1 What an excellent job she did!
A She didn’t do the job well B What is an excellent job?
C What kinds of job did she do? D She did a very good job
2 “I would study Japanese if I were you,” my friend said
A My friend said that she was studying Japanese B My friend advised me to study Japanese
C I told my friend she should study Japanese D My friend said that she wanted to study Japanese
Trang 143.I don’t really want to visit the art gallery
A I’d rather not visit the art gallery B The art gallery is too far for me to visit
C If I were you, I wouldn’t visit the art gallery D I am not allowed to visit the art gallery
4 Despite the fact that it was snowing, I didn’t feel cold
A In spite of the snow, I felt quite cold B In spite of feeling warm, it was snowing
C Although it was snowing, I didn’t feel cold D Although I didn’t feel cold, it was snowing
5 People say that prevention is better than cure
A That prevention is said is better than cure B It is said that prevention is better than cure
C Prevention is better that cure is said by people D Prevention says to be better than cure
II Choose the correct sentence A, B, c, or D that is built from the words and phrases given
1 If/ it/ not rain/ tomorrow/ I/ go/ camping/ my friends.
A If it not rain tomorrow, I will go camping with my friends.
B If it does not rain tomorrow, I will go camping with my friends
C If it does not rains tomorrow, I will go camping with my friends
D If it does not rain tomorrow, I go camping with my friends
2 If/ I/ meet/ alien/ outer space/ I/ invite/ home/ talk.
A If I met an alien from outer space, I would invite him/her/it to my home and talk/ to talk.
B If I meet an alien from outer space, I would invite him/her/it to my home and talk/ to talk
C If I met an alien from outer space, I will invite him/her/it to my home and talk/ to talk
D If I met an alien from outer space, I invited him/her/it to my home and talk/ to talk.
3 Up to now /I/ never/ traveled/ by/ air.
A Up to now, I have never travel by air.
B Up to now, I has never traveled by air.
C Up to now, I have never traveled by air.
D Up to now, I never traveled by air.
4 My father/ read/ book/ while/ my mother/ cook/ dinner/ yesterday.
A My father was reading a book while my mother cooked dinner yesterday.
B My father read a book while my mother was cooking dinner yesterday
C My father reading a book while my mother cooked dinner yesterday
D My father was reading a book while my mother was cooking dinner yesterday
5 It/ be/ such/ cold day/ we/ decide/ not/ go out.
A It was such a cold day that we decide not to go out.
B It is such a cold day that we decided not to go out
C It was such a cold day that we decided not to go out
D It was such a cold day that we decided not go out
ĐÁP ÁN ĐỀ 5 PART A: GRAMMAR – VOCABULARY – LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS
I (4.0 points): 0.2 point for each correct answer
I Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the correct word
that best fits each of the numbered blanks
A GRAMMAR - VOCABUALRY & LANGUAGE FUNCTION
I Choose the best answer among A, B, C or D to complete the sentences (2,0 pts)
I Choose the best answer among A,B, C to complete the sentences ( 3,0 pts)
Trang 151 It’s raining, ………… I can’t go to the beach.
2 She suggested.……… to the mountains for the weekend
3 “I can’t find my wallet, Tom.” - “Don’t worry I’ll help you to ………… it.”
4 These students take part in charity activities in their town, ………… ?
5 The beautiful girl _ met you at my party last week can speak English fluently
6 It usually _ my father thirty minutes to go to work every day
7 Malaysia into two regions, known as West Malaysia and East Malaysia
8 We are really ……… that people have spoiled this area
9 I wish I more about the logistics of the expedition
10 I hope you don’t mind me a lift to the library
11 The doctor advised my father to give up smoking In this sentence, “give up” means
12 _ he didn’t know how to solve the problem, he asked her for help
13 The engineers in that company for five years
A has worked B have worked C worked D are working
14.Mary suggested that they together
15 Remote controls interact with TV
16 Living far away from town,I can’t get to the Net easily
A access B work C connect D relation
17 I wish my mother … what I said
A could hear B can hear C hears
18 Most of the ……… in the world occur in the Ring of Fine
A typhoons B earthquakes C tornadoes
19 Nobody could find the anwser, ……….?
20 That stadium……….five years ago
II Choose the underlined part (marked A, B, C or D) that needs correction.
21 Jane was impressed by the beauty of Hue and the friendly of the people
I Choose the best answer (1,0pt)
26 A: Would you like to have dinner with us? B: _
A Yes, I would B No, I wouldn’t like C Yes, I’d love to D Yes, I wouldn’t
27 Mary hasn’t got many friends here, has he?” He has few friends
A Not at all B No, he hasn’t C Yes,of course D Yes,he has
28 Luyen: Why don’t we go to the cinema now?
Thang: _
A Will you join us? B Yes, let’s C.I’d like it D What play is it?
29 Tom: “ I’ve got the first prize in the IOE contest.” - Friends: “………….”
A Thanks B That’s good! C Congratulations! D Yes, please
Trang 1630.”I suggest going to Vung Tau on the weekend.” “ ”
A That a fine day B That’s a good idea
C That’s a trip D.That’s a reason
C READING
I- Read the following passage and choose the best answers(1pt)
Tet is a national and (31) festival in Vietnam It is occasion for every Vietnamese to be reunited to think (32) their past activities and hope for good luck in the new year
Before Tet all houses are cleaned and (33) with colorful lights Everybody is looking ( 34 ) to a better life In the new year’s eve, children are smartly dressed They hope to receive money put in small red envelopes as they wish longevity to (35) grandparents and parents Wrong doings should be avoided on these days
31 A traditional B modern C compulsory
32 A about B with C after
33 A decorate B decorating C decorated
34 A for B forward C after
35 A his B her C their
II Read the passage carefully then choose the correct answer A, B or C for each question below.(1,0pt)
During the teenage years, many young people can at times be difficult to talk to They often seem to dislike being questioned They may seem unwilling to talk about their work in school This is a normal development at this age, though it can be very hard for parents
to understand It is part of becoming independent of teenagers trying to be adult while they are still growing up Young people are usually more willing to talk if they believe that questions are asked out of real interest and not because people are trying to check up
36.This passage is taken from
A handbook for parent B school timetable
C teenage magazine D book for children
37 Why do adults sometimes find teenagers difficult to talk to?
A because most teenagers are quite
B because teenagers don’t want to talk to other people
C beause teenagers think adults are not honest
D because most teenagers hate adults
38 When can you expect young people to be more talkative than usual?
A When people talk to them because they are really interested and not just checking on them
B When adults give them a lot of money to spend
C When adults talk to them about something other than their work in school
D When adults talk to them about sex, alcohol and drugs
39 Some teenagers experiment with drinking bad smoking because
A cigarettes and alcohol are available everywhere
B cigarettes and alcohol are cheap
C women like smoking and drinking men
D they regard them as a mark of adulthood
40 The word BEHAVIOUR in the passage most nearly means
A feeling B manners C activities D reaction
C WRITING
I.Choose the correct sentence which has the same meaning as the given one.
41 I’m sorry I can’t speak English fluently.
A I wish I can speak English fluently B I wish I speak English fluently
C I wish I could speak English fluently D I wish I would speak English fluently
42 We ought to start work now.
A It’s time we start work now B It’s time we started work now
C It’s time we will start work now D It’s time we can start work now
43 This is my first visit to Japan.
A This is the first time I have never been to Japan
B This is the first time I was in Japan
C This is the first time I have ever been to Japan
D I wasn’t in Japan for the first time
44 There aren’t any buses in the streets because the drivers have gone on strike.
A The drivers have gone on strike, so there aren’t any buses in the streets
B The buses make the drivers go on strike
C Because there aren’t any buses in the streets, the drivers have gone on strike
Trang 17D Howerver, there aren’t any buses in the streets,the driers have gone on strike.
45 Lonnie always went swimming after school last year.
A Lonnie always used to go swimming after school last year
B Lonnie used to go swimming after school last year
C Lonnie used to go swimming after school very always
D Lonnie was used to go swimming after school last year
I Choose the best answer from the suggested words(1,0 pt)
46 This / be / best / film / I / ever / see
A This was the best film I’ve ever seen B This is the best film I’d ever seen
C This is the best film I’ve ever seen D This is the best film I’ve saw
47.Unless / you / study / harder / you / not / pass / exam
A Unless you study harder , you won’t pass the exam
B Unless you study harder, you don’t pass the exam
C Unless you study harder, you didn’t pass the exam
D.Unless you studied harder , you won’t pass the exam
48.Nam / spend / two / hours / do / homework / everyday
.A Nam spend two hours doing his homework everyday
B Nam spends two hours doing his homework everyday
C Nam spends two hours to do his homework everyday
D Nam is spend two hours doing his homework everyday
49.Your / coffee / not/ good/ as /mine
A Your coffee is not good as mine B Your coffee is not as good than mine
C Your coffee is not so good as mine D Your coffee is not as better as mine
50.I / used/ read /comics / when / I / small
A I used to read comics when I was small
B I used to reading comics when I was small
C I used to read comics when I were small
D I am used to reading comics when I was small
A VOCABULARY + GRAMMAR + LANGUAGE FUNCTION
I Choose the best option A, B, C or D to complete the sentences (5,0 pts)
1 I am not very tall I wish I _ taller.
2 The Ao dai consists _ a long silk tunic and loose pants.
3 My father used to _ newspaper in the morning.
Trang 18A read B reading C to read D reads
4 The children enjoy _ with their friends through computer.
5 We have lived in this town _ 1998.
6 You don’t like coffee, _?
7 Rice _ in tropical countries.
8 “I am cooking now” Lan said.
A Lan said that she is cooking now B Lan said was cooking now.
C Lan said she was cooking then. D Lan said she cooked then.
9 My father has to go to work _ it is raining hard.
10 If I became rich, I _ travel around the world.
11 Our teacher _ that we should help the poor.
12 He wants to buy a new motorbike, _ it is expensive.
13 The _ of the volcano was a terrible disaster.
14 Every year, natural _ cause millions of dollar worth of damage.
15 UFOs mean _ flying objects.
16 She looks very _ in her new Ao dai.
17 Your brother seldom goes to work late, _?
18 Christmas, children enjoy singing Christmas Carol.
19 She told me she _ go to Ha Noi the following day
A had to B will have to C would have to D has to
20 Where you go if you have a car?
21 Van: “Would you like to have dinner with me?”
Lan: “ _”
22 Mother: “Well done, Trang!”
Trang: “ _”
23 John: “I think we should go to school by bike instead of motorbike”
Mary: “ ”
24 Nam: “Where shall we go for a picnic?”
Trang: “ ”
25 Conan: “Shall we have a coffee now?”
Sam: “ ”
C Sorry, I can’t I have to go now. D No, I shan’t.
II Choose the underlined word or phrase in each sentence that needs correcting (1pt)
26 Tom likes playing computer games, don’t he?
Trang 1930 English are spoken all over the world.
A B C D
B READING.
I Read the following letter and choose the best option A, B, or C to complete the letter (1pt)
Dear Mai,
I’m very (31) that we’re going to be pen pals I’ll tell you a little about me, and you can do the same when you write to me.
I live in an area of London called Maida Vale It’s quite near the center, but there are parks nearby where I often take my dog, Mickey,
for a walk I live (32) my parents and my younger brother, Paul My father works for the post office and my mother has a
part-time job as a nurse I go to the local school, where I have a lot of friends I like most subjects, but not all of them! In the evening I
sometimes (33) friends or stay at home and listen to music, and at weekends I like going swimming or horse riding At the moment I am studying very hard because I have exams soon, so I’m spending a lot of (34) in the library.
I am looking forward to (35) from you Write soon!
Best wishes,
Mary
III Read the following passage and choose the correct answer A, B, or C (1pt)
WHERE DO PEOPLE GET THE NEWS
Information about what has happened in the world, in our country, in our area, or even in our town comes to us in many ways Peoplewho can read often get their news from media Because many people in the world are illiterate (mù chữ), however, they get the newsfrom television or radio
Newspapers around the world are similar in many ways They all have new stories that tell people about the events of the day or week.Often, papers have other purposes that are devoted to business, sport and maybe the latest fashion news Papers usually appear weekly
or every day, but in some places they may only appear monthly Magazines are another way that some people get the news They arelonger and usually appear slower Television and radio are two other ways of the news They get the news out faster than thenewspapers and magazines, and they don’t have to be read Radio and television station broadcast the news several times each day
36 Where do people who can read get the news?
A They often get the news from media.
B They often get the news from the world.
C They often get the news from many other people.
D They often get the news from magazine.
37 How do the illiterate get the news?
A They often get the news from their area.
B They often get the news from television and radio.
C They often get the news from what they read.
D They often get the news from other people.
38 What are the purposes of newspapers around the world?
A They have other purposes that devoted to business.
B They have the latest fashion show.
C They have new stories that tell people about the event of the day or week.
D They get the news out faster than the newspapers and magazines.
39 Which is quicker, a newspaper or a magazine?
C They are both quicker. D Not mention
40 How often do radio and television stations broadcast the news?
C WRITING.
I Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it (1pt)
41 You remembered to buy me a newspaper, didn’t you?
A You don’t remember to buy me a newspaper, didn’t you?
B You didn’t remember to buy me a newspaper, didn’t you?
C You didn’t forget to buy me a newspaper, didn’t you?
D You didn’t forget to buy me a newspaper, did you?
42 They showed his photograph on television.
A His photograph is shown on television.
B His photograph isn’t showed on television.
C His photograph are showed on television.
D His photograph aren’t showed on television.
Trang 2043 I haven’t written to my pen pal for three months
A It has been three months since I last written to my pen pal.
B It has been three months since I last wrote to my pen pal.
C It is three months since I last wrote to my pen pal.
D It is three months since I last have written to my pen pal.
44 Catch a taxi or you’ll be late for your flight.
A If you catch a taxi, you’ll be late for your flight.
B If you don’t catch a taxi, you won’t be late for your flight.
C If you catch a taxi, you’ll not be late for your flight.
D If you catch a taxi, and you’ll be late for your flight.
45 “May we use the computer now” They said to the teacher.
A They asked the teacher to use the computer now.
B They asked the teacher to use the computer then.
C They asked the teacher if we used the computer then.
D They asked the teacher not to use the computer then.
II Choose the best sentence that can be made from the cues given (1,0 pt)
46 I/ wish/ I/ taller
A I wish I am taller B I wish I weren’t taller.
C I wish I were taller. D I wish I be taller.
47 You/ watch/ the news/ TV, / not/ you?
A You watch the news on TV, don’t you?
B You don’t watch the news in TV, don’t you?
C You watch the news at TV, don’t you?
D You watch the news TV, don’t you?
48 Although/ Mrs Thoa/ tired, she/ helped/ Tuan/ his homework.
A Although Mrs Thoa tired, she helped Tuan for his homework.
B Although Mrs Thoa was tired, she helped Tuan with his homework.
C Although Mrs Thoa was tired, she helped Tuan to his homework.
D Although Mrs Thoa feels tired, she helped Tuan to his homework.
49 The water pipes may/ damaged/ the typhoon
A The water pipes may be damaged with the typhoon
B The water pipes may damaged by the typhoon
C The water pipes may are damaged by the typhoon
D The water pipes may be damaged by the typhoon
50 I/ disappointed/ people have/ spoil/ this area.
A I’m disappointed to people have spoiled this area.
B I’m disappointed that people have spoil this area.
C I’m disappointed that people have spoiled this area.
D I’m disappointed for people have spoiled this area.
-ĐỀ - ĐÁP ÁN -ĐỀ SỐ 8
A VOCABULARY + GRAMMAR + LANGUAGE FUNCTION
I Choose the best option A, B, C or D to complete the sentences (5,0 pts)
1 We always Lunar New Year in late January or early February.
2 Mr Baker wishes he a car next month but he cannot He is very poor.
3 Would you like to my house for dinner this weekend?
4 I fly a kite when I was a child.
5 Miss Lan there was a good movies that night.
6 Our environment will be polluted if we down the forests.
7 Mai asked me on the weekend.
A what I did B what do I do C what did I do D what I do
8 They have to finish exercises before going to school, ?
9 My teacher Susan, lives in England, is four years older than me.
Trang 2110 If I _ you, I wouldn’t buy this coat It don’t fit you at all.
11 My father asked us _ too much time playing computer games.
A not to spending B to not spend C not to spend D to not spending
12 My elder sister hasn’t worn the Ao Dai _ 10 years.
13 love playing soccer when you were younger?
A Did you used B Did you use to C Were you used to D Do you use to
14 The camera which you bought is very different mine.
15 Neil Armstrong, who first walked the moon, lived in the USA.
16 My grandmother used to us folktales.
17 This bicycle ten years ago.
18 If we pollute the water, _.
A We will not have no fresh water to use.
B We would have no fresh water to use.
C We will have no fresh water to use.
D We would not has fresh water to use
19 What do people do for a living in your village?
A Planting rice and raise cattle.
B Planting water and raise cattle
C Planting food and raise seafood.
D Planting cattle and raise food
20 My friend a new smart phone.
C suggested that I should buy. D suggested that I should bought.
21 Laura: “Could you help me to carry this suitcase?”
Peter: “ ”
A Yes, I please B Certainly, I’ll help you C Well done D of course not
22 Quang: “I passed my exam”
Son: “ ”
23 Mother: “I’ll post that letter for you”
Daughter: “ _”
24 Sam: “Would you mind if I sat here?”
Van: “ ”
A Yes, you would B Yes, go ahead C Great D Come on!
25 Student: “May I go out?”
Teacher: “ ”
A Yes, please do B No, of course not C You’re welcome D Goodbye!
II Choose the underline part that is incorrect (1pt)
26 Mr Brown is used to think of himself as the only president of the country.
I Read the passage and decide which option A, B or C the best fits each space (1pt)
Most British people go abroad on holiday, to visit family or on short business trips People are (31) _ to find how to get urgent treatment before leaving the UK They have to get a form which explains what they will do if they fall ill or ( 32) _ an accident, and what arrangements exist in this country for medical treatment The regulations are fairly simple but ( 33) _ people
Trang 22don’t have this information; they may find that private medical care extremely expensive It is not unusual for people to discover that
they do not have (34) _ money with them to (35) _ the total costs and in such circumstances an already difficult situation
becomes even more complicated
31 A advised B suggested C said D thought
32 A have B happen C take D make
33 A because B whether C as D so
34 A enough B little C few D too
35 A pay B give C spend D get
III Read the passage below and choose the best answer for each question (1pt)
One of the most important problems in the world today is the increasing number of people In 1968, for example, there were3.5 billion persons in the world By the year 2000, there may be 7 billion people
Every day 199,000 babies are born in the world In China almost one half of the people is younger than 15 years of age In theUnited States about one third of the people is under 15 years of age
The number of people in the United States is growing daily In 1870, there were nearly 40 million persons in the U.S Onehundred years later, in 1970, there were more than 206 million
36 The best title for the passage is _.
A The world grows smaller B The world grows older.
C The world grows larger. D The world grows slower
37 Which information is not given in the reading?
A The 1968 world population.
B The number of babies born each day
C The 2000 world population.
D The number of babies born in the U.S in 1870.
38 The number of people is growing daily “Growing” here means _.
39 By the year 2000 there may be 7 billion persons This sentence has the same meaning as _.
A 7 billion people will live in the year 2000.
B The probable world population in the year 2000 is 7 billion persons.
C By the year 2000 there will be 7 billion persons.
D There will not be 7 billion persons in the year 2000.
40 The U.S population in 1970 was times as large as that in 1870.
C WRITING.
I Rewrite these sentences so as the meaning the same as the sentences printed before (1pt)
41 Lan hasn’t seen her grandparents since August.
A The last time Lan has seen her grandparents since August.
B The last time Lan sees her grandparents when August.
C The last time Lan saw her grandparents since August.
D The last time Lan saw her grandparents was in August.
42 I couldn’t afford to buy the shirt because it was very expensive.
A The shirt was so very expensive that I couldn’t afford to buy it.
B The shirt was so expensive that I couldn’t afford to buy.
C The shirt was too expensive that I couldn’t afford to buy it.
D The shirt was so expensive that I couldn’t afford to buy it.
43 Doctors advise us to eat more vegetables
A We are advise to eat more vegetables by doctors.
B We are advised eating more vegetables by doctors.
C We are advised to eat more vegetables by doctors.
D We were advised to eat more vegetables by doctors.
44 I can’t give you her because I don’t know it.
A If I know her telephone number, I will give it to you.
B If I knew her telephone number, I will give it to you.
C If I know her telephone number, I would give it to you.
D If I knew her telephone number, I would give it to you.
45 “You must return the bike by 11 o’clock tomorrow” said Tom to John
A Tom said John that he had to return the bike by 11 o’clock the following day.
B Tom said to John that he had to return the bike by 11 o’clock tomorrow.
C Tom said to John that he had to return the bike by 11 o’clock the following day.
D Tom said to John had to return the bike by 11 o’clock the following day.
II Choose the best sentence that can be made from the cues given (1,0 pt)
47 She/ very tired so she/ go/ bed last night.
A She was very tired so she went to bed last night.
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C She very tired so she went to bed last night.
D She was very tired so she went bed last night.
48 She last/ watch/ TV five/ days ago.
A She last watches TV five days ago.
B She last watching TV five days ago.
C She last watched TV five days ago.
D She last watch TV five days ago.
49 The book/ which I/ have just read/ very interesting
A The book which I have just read are very interesting
B The book which I have just read is very interesting
C The book which I have just read very interesting
D The book which I have just read was very interesting
50 / new bridge/ have/ built/ this area?
A A new bridge has been built in this area?
B A new bridge have been built in this area?
C A new bridge has built in this area?
D A new bridge has been built this area?
-ĐỀ SỐ 9 PART A: VOCABULARY, GRAMMAR AND LANGUAGE FUNCTIONI Choose the best answer among A, B, C or D to complete the sentences.(4ms)
1.It started to rain, we stopped playing tennis
2.He arrived in England Monday evening
3.I _my examination next Monday
4.She told me you that present
5.London is capital city in Europe
6 : It took me half an hour _ to Hai Duong City yesterday.
A get B getting C to get D got
7: He loves his parents very much and wants them to be _
8.I wish you a longer vacation
9.Do you have to learn these new words ?
10.He English for 4 years
11 He asked me _
12.They have learnt English 5 years
13 _being sick , She tried to finish her job in time
14 Mai speaks English……… than you
A much more fluent B much more fluently C much more fast D.more faster
15: John is the boy is wearing a white T-shirt
16 The doctor _ that I should do morning exercises every morning
17 Don’t worry about me I can _ myself
18 How much time do you spend on the web a week?
A posting B surfing C using D taking
19 : If you your best, you will pass the exam
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A is it B isn't it C are they D aren’t they
II Identify the underlined word/ phrase (A or B, C, D) that needs correcting (1m)
21 They have seen that film when they were six
III Languguge function(1m)
26 Tommy:“Would you like some more bread?” Andy:“ - _ I’m full.”
A Yes, please B All right C No, thanks D Never mind
27 Jerry: - “May I use your phone?” Jack: “ - Certainly ”
A Hold on, please B It doesn’t matter C Here you are D You’re welcome
28 David: “ Can you open the windows, please ?” Thomas: “ ”
29 Tim: “Would you mind lending me your dictionary?” - Paul: “ _.”
30: -Tom:“ Why don’t we go to Vung Tau on the weekend.” John: -“ _.”
A That’s a good idea B Thanks a lot C Yes, I did D How are you?
B READING
I Read the following passage and decide which option A, B, C, D best fits each space (1.0 m)
Christmas is my favorite holiday I enjoy (1) …… Christmas cookies and planning parties I sending cards and hearing from oldfriends I love seeing children open their (2) ……on Christmas morning Most of all, I love one special custom that we have in ourfamily On the night before Christmas we (3) … in warm clothing and go from house to house in our neighborhood At each house,
we (4) … Christmas songs
Then we go to a hospital or a home for elderly people and we sing there We want to let people know that we care about them.Afterward, we come home and drink hot chocolate by the (5) … I love this!
32 A presents B doors C offers D books
35.A fireworks B fireplace C light D candles
II Read the following passage then choose the best answer for each question.(1m)
Chu Van An High School is one of the oldest and most prestigious state schools in Viet Nam Established in 1908 by theFrench, the school was located beside the West Lake, and was origir named after the location it was in It is a very pleasant, spaciousschool with great views of the lake 1 the classroom windows
In 1943, the school was moved to Ninh Binh, and was not moved back to Ha Noi until 1945 In year, the school was renamedChu Van An, after a famous Vietnamese Confucianism teacher of the Tran Dynasty Professor Nguyen Gia Tuong became the firstVietnamese principal of the school Many famous people like Ex-Prime Minister Pham Van Dong, Doctor Ton That Tinh and PoetXuan Dieu used to be the school's students
Today the school is still located in the same area, and has maintained its prestige, as well as its reputation as one the topschools in Ha Noi It is very difficult to be admitted to the school Every year, there are around three thousands applicants but onlyabout five hundred are admitted Applicants have to take an entrance examination conducted by the Department of Education andTraining of Ha Noi
36 The passage mainly discusses _
A Chu Van An, the teacher B Chu Van An School in the future
C Chu Van An School over time D The difficulty of being admitted to Chu Van An School
37 All of the following are true about the school EXCEPT _
A the school was originally named after the location it is in
B the school admits three thousand students every year
C the school has a view of the West Lake D the school is large
38 The word 'principal’ is closest in meaning to _
39 The word 'prestige’ in the passage mostly means _
40 It can be understood from the passage that _.
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C only children from prestigious families can enter the school
D the teachers at the school earn a lot of money
PART C.WRITE
I Choose the sentence that has the closest meaning to the root one.(1m)
41:I can’t cook as well as my mother can.
A My mother can cook worse than I can
B My mother can cook better than I can
C I cannot cook, and my mother can’t, either
D My mother can cook well and so can I
42:In fact, they don’t speak English well because they rarely have chances to speak to the native speakers.
A If they had chances to speak English to native speakers, they would speak English well
B Unless they have chances to speak English to native speakers, they will speak English well
C They can speak English well, although they don’t have many chances to speak to native speakers
D If they have more chances to speak English to native speakers, they will speak English well
43: He has been collecting stamps for five years.
A He started to collecting stamps for five years.
B He started to collect stamps for five years.
C He started to collect stamps for five years ago.
D He started to collect stamps five years ago.
44 What a pity I don’t have a new house
A I wish I had a new house
B I wish I didn’t have a new house
C I wish I have a new house
D I wish I have had a new house
45 “Where does Mai live?”
A He asked me where Mai live
B He asked me where does Mai live
C He asked me where Mai lived
D He asked me where did Mai live
II Choose the best sentence constructed from the given set of words & phrases.(1m)
46.He uses / electric shaver because he get / a faster shave.
A.He uses an electric shaver because he got a faster shave
B.He used an electric shaver because he gets a faster shave
C.He uses an electric shaver because he gets a faster shave
D.He uses electric shaver because he gets a faster shave
47.She / so much food / not sleep well.
A.She ate so much food that she could sleep well
B.She ate so much food that she can not sleep well
C.She ate so much food that she could not sleep well
D.She eats so much food that she could not sleep well
48.New methods are / experiment / now.
A.New methods are experimented now
B.New methods are experimenting now
C.New methods are being experimented now
D.New methods are being now experimented
49.At / time tomorrow, she / probably / cooking.
A.At time tomorrow, she is probably cooking
B.At this time tomorrow, she will probably be cooking
C.At the time tomorrow, she probably be cooking
D.At times tomrrow, she will probably be cooking
50.The teacher / get used / teaching / crowded class.
A.The teacher has got used to teaching a crowded class
B.The teacher got used to a crowded class
C.The teacher used to teach a crowded class
D.The teacher was used to teach a crowded class
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1: The bridge _in 2000.
A was built B built C has been built D builds
2: She likes watching the stars night.
3: I wish they here tomorrow
4: Mary write to me last year
5: We have lived in Hanoi four years
6 : It took me half an hour _ to Hai Duong City yesterday.
A get B getting C to get D got
7: He loves his parents very much and wants them to be _.
8 : He’s never gone to school on Sunday, _?
9 : Lan is very tired. , she has to finish her work before going to bed.
10 : I her since we students.
A have known/ are B know/ are C have known/ were D has known/ is
11 The professor course I am taking is excellent
12 Next summer, we’re having a swimming pool in our garden
12: There is a huge gap between rich and _ poor in this country
A the-Φ B a - an C the – a D the - the
13: What _ you when I phoned?
A did do B were doing C were do D did doing
14: She asked me if I a laptop computer the following day
15: If it rains on Sunday, we shall have to _ the football match for a week
16 It’s my mother’s birthday tomorrow, and I don’t know………
A which to buy B what to buy C anything to buy D nothing to buy
17 Son Doong Cave is recognised as _ cave in the world by BCRA
A the larger than B the largest C the larger D the most large
18 China is _ far the most populated country in the world.
A as B by C so D to
19 Julie has come to Vietnam many times because of the of the people here
A Friendly B friendless C friendliness D friend
20. His house looks very large and beautiful It is _house.
A a seven-room B a seven-rooms C seven room D seven rooms
21 : Peter: “ I have bought you a toy Happy birthday to you!”
Mary: “………”
A What a lovely toy! Thank B Have a nice day
C What a pity! D You are welcome
22 : John: Shall we go out to choose a birthday gift for Mary?
Peter: _.
A Good idea B Happy Birthday C Yes, please do D Are you sure ?
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A Have the same to you B Congratulation! C Well done! D It’s kind of you to say so!
24 “ Thank you very much for the meal!” –“ ”
A It’s my pleasure B That’s a good idea C That sounds great D Yes, I’d love to
25 “Would you mind if I used your computer for a couple of hours?”
– “ ”
A Of course, I am still using it now B Yes, it’s all right
C Not at all I’ve finished my job D Yes, you can use it
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction
26 Tina has lived in England for over a year, so he’s used to drive on the left now
Read the following passage and choose the best answerA,B,C or D to each question
Living in the country is something that people from the city often dream about However, in reality, it has both advantagesand disadvantages
There are certainly many advantages to living in the country First, you can enjoy peace and quietness Moreover, people tend
to be friendlier A further advantage is that there is less traffic, so it is safer for young children
However, there are certain disadvantages or drawbacks to life outside the city First, because there are fewer people, you arelikely to have few friends In addition, entertainment is difficult to find, particularly in the evening Furthermore, the fact that there arefewer shops and services means that it is hard to find jobs
In short, it can be seen the country is more suitable for some people than others On the whole, it is often the best for thosewho are retired or who have young children In contrast, young people who have a career are better provided in the city
31 : According to the passage, living in the country has
A only good points B only bad points
C both good and bad points D no disadvantages
32 : How many advantages does living in the county have?
33 : Living in the country is safer for young children because
A there is less traffic B there are few shops
C there are fewer people D there are few services
34: Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?
A People in the country tend to be friendlier than people in the city.
B It’s hard to find entertainment in the country.
C There are fewer shops and services in the country.
D.The country is only suitable for retired people.
35 :.Having few friends is
A one of drawbacks to life in the country
B the only disadvantage to living in the countryside
C one of certain drawbacks to life outside the city
D.one of certain advantages to life outside the city
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, Cor D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks
Last week I went to an International Food Festival taking place in HaiPhong Because the festival only (36) _place for one day, hundreds of people crowded into it It was the biggest food festival I had ever seen There (37) thirty countries participating in the festival They brought with them traditional food specialities which reflected their unique national(38)
I was really impressed (39) _the Cobb salad It is an American garden salad made from chopped salad greens, tomato, bacon, chicken breast, hard-boiled egg, avocado, cheese, and red-wine vinaigrette (40) _the salad requires quite a few ingredients, it is not quick to make
Question38.A cooking B food C foods D cuisine
Trang 28Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to each of the following sentences
41: He has been collecting stamps for five years.
A He started to collecting stamps for five years.
B He started to collect stamps for five years.
C He started to collect stamps for five years ago.
D He started to collect stamps five years ago.
42: He doesn’t study hard, so he can fail the exam.
A If he studied hard, he wouldn’t fail the exam.
B If he didn’t study hard, he wouldn’t fail the exam.
C If he studies hard, he wouldn’t have failed the exam.
D If he hadn’t sutdied hard, he won’t fail the exam.
43: “We are learning English at this moment.” Nam said.
A Nam said that he was learning English at that moment
B Nam said that they were learning English at this moment
C Nam said that we were learning English at this moment
D Nam said that they were learning English at that moment
44 My mother drivers more carefully than my brother
A My mother drives as carefully as my brother
B My mother is a more careful driver than my brother
C My mother always drive carefully but my brother doesn’t
D My brother is a more careful driver than my mother
45 : She usually walked to school when she was in primary school
A She was used to walking to school when she was in primary school
B She got used to walking to school when she was in primary school
C She used to walk to school when she was in primary school
D She did not usually use to walk to school when she was in primary school
* Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the best sentence that is in good order
46.It/believed/is/ that/you/be/will/pleased/your/exam result/ with/.
A It that is believed you will be pleased with your exam result.
B It is believed that you will be pleased with your exam result.
C It is believed you that will be pleased with your exam result.
47 new/school/A/built/my/was/in/village/last year/.
A A school was built in new my village last year.
B A new school was built my village in last year.
C. A new school was built in my village last year.
48 lan/to/didn't go/ school/ last /Friday /sick/because /she/was/
A. Lan didn't go to school last Friday because she was sick.
B Lan go didn't to school last Friday because she was sick.
C Lan was go to school last Friday because she didn't sick
49 Vietnam/,/the/which/ in/is / Southeast Asia /, /exports/ rice/,/ coffee/ and/rubber/.
A Vietnam which is in the Southeast Asia exports rice, coffee and rubber.
B Vietnam, exports rice, coffee and rubber, which is in the Southeast Asia.
C. Vietnam, which is in the Southeast Asia, exports rice, coffee and rubber.
50 sister/a lot/ baby/used/when/was/my/to/younger//cry/a/she
A My younger sister used to cry a lot when she was a baby
B My younger sister used cry to a lot when she was a baby
C My younger sister used to a baby when she was cry a lot
-ĐỀ SỐ 11
A GRAMMAR - VOCABULARY - LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS.
I Choose the best option A, B, C or D to complete each sentence (5.0 points)
1 Malaysia is divided two regions
2 She often goes to the to pray because her religion is Islam
3 It’s to call anyone at night
A inconvenient B inconvenience C convenient D conviniently
4 Marie Curie the Nobel Prize for physics in 1903
A award B has awarded C was awarded D awarded
5 Girl: “Would you like a cup of coffee?” Boy: “………”
A Yes, I would B Yes, please C.Yes, that’s right D All right
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7 He will be in Ha Noi from Tuesday _ Sunday
8 Everyone has read the latest news on the website, _?
A hasn’t he B haven’t they C don’t they D didn’t they
9 They are not _to take part in this program of the World Health Organization
10 The football match was postponed _the bad weather
11 Peter doesn’t like scuba-diving _does his brother
12 If I had the map now, I _a short-cut across the desert
A could have taken B take C could take D can take
13 If I were you, I would advise _the new teaching method
14 My father is very busy _, he is always willing to give a hand with the housework
15 Mrs Johnson put salt into the bowl of sugar by mistake, _?
16 I wish I _ a bird If so, I would fly around the world
17 “Honey, the weather is very bad today You should drive _,” Henry said to his wife
18 The boy _ at the party last night was very friendly
A he spoke to Lily B spoke to Lily C to who Lily spoke D to whom Lily spoke
19 _ the exercise was easy, Little John could do it in a short time
20 Tony: “Mum, I’ve got the highest score in the musical contest.”Mrs Brown: “ _”
A No problem B What a pity! C Congratulations! D I’m OK.
21 The _ of Mount Pinatubo, a volcano, in the Philippines in 1991 killed hundreds of people
22 Jack: “Congratulations on passing the final examination.” Lily:………….
A You can say that again B.Thanks It’s very kind of you to say so
C Never mind D Yes, please
23 Ann: You can’t probably do it later this afternoon, can you?
Bob:
A Put it on the scale B You’re really too late but you might be lucky
C No, sorry Tomorrow morning is the earliest we can manage
D Yes, let’s
24 Mary: Couldn’t we talk about it again?
Peter :
A It's my honour to meet you tonight
B I’m considering going home
C There’s nothing left to say
D It’s nce of you to say so
25 Ba : What is in the box, Nam?
Nam: I don’t know exactly
A It might be a pen B It’s a pen C There is a pen in it
D This is not pen
II Choose the underlined word or phrase in each sentence below that needs correcting (1.0 point)
1 There are two doors on the wall and there is a picture above of them
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Television is an invention of the 20th century It has been so (1) ……… that now we can’t imagine what life would be like if there was no television Television is a major mean of (2) ……… It bring pictures and sounds from around the world into million of homes Television (3) ……… can see and learn about people, places and things in far away lands Television widens our knowledge
by introducing us to new ideas which may lead us to new hobbies and recreations In addition to the news, television (4) ……… us with a variety of programs that can satisfy every taste Most people now seem to like (5) ……… their evenings watching television It
is more convenient for them to stay at home watching television than to go out for amusement elsewhere
1 A popular B inconvenient C fast
2 A information B communication C connection
4 A provides B to provide C provide
5 A spen B spent C spending
Part 2 Read the passage then answer the questions by choosing the correct answer A, B or C (1.0 point)
Last weekend, Peter had a day trip to the countryside with some of his classmates They went to visit a farm where his UncleTom works
They left early in the morning and went there by bus Uncle Tom and some workers met them at the bus stop and took them to theirfarms On the way, Uncle Tom showed them fields of wheat, corn, and vegetables where some tractors were running up and down,plowing and breaking soil, distributing manure and planting seeds After lunch, They all went for a walk round the farm In the largeyard of the farm they saw a lot of farm machinery In the afternoon they went to the cattle farm A lot of horses, sheep and cows were
raised here They saw a new-born colt in the horseshed when they helped the farmers to feed the cows After having some tea and
cakes, they said goodbye and went home It was an enjoyable day
*Questions and answers:
1 Where does Peter’s uncle work?
2 How did they get to visit Peter’s uncle?
3 What did they visit on the farm?
4 What does the word “colt” mean?
5 How long was the trip?
A It was a day trip B It was a two-day trip C It was a three-day trip
C Writing
Part 1: Choose the sentences that is closet in meaning to each of the following questions.
(1point)
1 Only with careful environmental planning can weprotect the world in which we live.
A Planning the environment carefully, we can protect the world n whch we live
B Careful enviromental planning protect the world we live in
C We can protect the world we live in only with careful environment planning
D Protecting the world we live in, we plan the environment carefully
2 When there is so much traffic on the roads, it is sometimes quickerto walk then to go by car.
A The traffic is always so heavy that you’d better walk to work; it’s quicker
B There is so much traffic these days that it is more pleasant to walk than to drive
C During rush hours, walking gives me much more pleasure than driving in the heavy traffic
D It’s faster to walk than to drive in the heavy traffic at certain time of the day
3 The last timeI saw Peter was when I ran into him at the station on my way to Glasgow.
A I haven’t seen Peter since a chance meeting with him at the station when I was setting off for Glassgow
B The last time Iwent to Glasgow, I happened to meet Peter at the station
C When I last saw Peter at the station when I was on my wayto Glasgow, I ran after him
D I finally saw Peter at the station When I was on my way to Glassgow
4 “ Do you watch TV every evening, Jane”, said Peter.
A Peter asked Jane did she watch TV every evening
B Peter askes Jane of does she watch TV every evening
C Peter asked Jane if she’d watched TV every evening
D Peter asked Jane if she watched TV every evening
5 “ Don’t forget to do your homework” the teacher told us.
A The teacher reminded us not to forget to do your homework
B The teacher told us do not forget to do your homework
C The teacher told us to not forget to do your homework
D The teacher reminded us to do your homework
Part 2: Choose the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following question.(1point)
1 Put your coat on You will get cold.
Trang 31A You will not get cold unless you put your cold on.
B Put your coat on, otherwise you will get cold
C Its not until you put your coat on that you will get cold
D You not only put your coat on but also get cold
2 The man wanted to get some fresh air in the room He opened the window.
A The man wanted to get some fresh air in the room because he opened the window
B The man opned the window in order to get some fresh in the room
C The man got some fresh air in the room, eventhough he opened the window
D Having opened the window, the room could get some fresh air
3 The student was very bright He could solve all the math problems.
A He was such bright student that he could solve all the math problems
B The student was very bright that he could solve all the math problems
C He was so bright a student that he could solve all the math problems
D Such bright was the student that he could solve all the math problems
4 People should not litter in the park People should not cut down the trees in the park.
A People should either litter in the park or cut down the trees in the park
B People should neither litter in the park nor cut down the trees in the park
C People should either litter in the park nor cut down the trees in the park
D People should neither litter or cut down the trees in the park
5 Jonh can not lend me the computer now He is using it.
A Jonh can not lend me the computer until he uses it
B Having used the computer before, Jonh lends it to me
C Because Jonh is using the computer now, he can not lend it to me
D As soon as Jonh finishes using the computer, he will lend it to me
A is built B was built C has been built D has built
2 People in Israel are going to celebrate their festival ………is called Passover
3 They wish they have to go to class today
A couldn't B didn't C don't D wouldn’t
4 Nobody went to the party, ………?
A didn’t they B do they C did they D weren’t they
5 Remember to turn ……….the light when leaving the office
6 ………I was really tired , I couldn’t sleep
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8 According to the weather ………, it will be raining tonight
9 My teacher asked me ………my homework carefully before I went to school
10 If I ………better English, I will apply for a scholarship in the UK
11 It’s a long time since I last used English My English is a bit ………now
12 You shouldn’t ………every new word in the dictionary Try to guess the meaning first
13 Most people enjoy ……… aboard and having the chance to stay in some exotic cities
A travel B to travel C travelling D traveled
14 I’d like to become a ………… because I can travel everywhere and show tourists around
A explorer B tour guide C holiday makerD tourist
15 Our plane arrives in Hanoi at …………two o’clock in……….afternoon
16 You ………….chicken You cook it in an oven or over a fire without liquid
17 I really admire Yen, ……….is fluent………both English and French
18 The language that you learn to speak from the birth is……… language
19 Computers offer a much greater degree of ……… in the way work can be organized
A flexible B flexibility C flexibly D inflexible
20 I can have a conversation in Italian, but I'm a ……… rusty
II Choose the underlined word or phrase in each sentence below that needs correcting (1 pt).
21 Cattle is fed every day by the farmers
Choose expression that best completes each sentence below (1 pt).
26 “I’ve passed my driving test.” – “ .”
A Congratulations! B That’s a good idea
C It’s nice of you to say so D Thanks
27 “I’m taking my end-of-term exam next week.” – “ _!”
A Cheers B Good luck
28 Bach: “Would you mind turning off the ceiling fan, please?” – Yen: “ ”
A No, not at all I will turn it off B Yes, I do I can turn it off
C Of course I am very cold now D Yes, I would
29 “ Could you lend me two hundred thousand dong?” “ ”
A I’m afraid not B No, Thank you
30 Marry “ You look nice today I like your new dress” – “ ”
A I feel interesting to hear that B Oh, well done
C It’s nice of you to say so D My pleasure
C READING
I Read and decide which option A, B, C best fits each space (1 pt).
New Year is one of the most important (31) _ in the United States On New Year’s Eve, most people go to the parties Attwelve o’clock at night, everyone (32) _ “Happy New Year” and they wish their friends and relatives good luck New Year’s Eve
is usually a long night to many people They don’t go home until morning Another holiday, Halloween, is mainly (33) _ children
On this holiday, children dress as witches, ghosts or others Most children go from house to house asking for candy or fruit (34) _
Trang 33the people at the house don’t give them candy, the children will play a trick on them But this hardly ever happens (35) _ peoplegive them candy or fruit.
II Read the following text then choose the best answer (1 pt).
I was born in Ha Noi, the capital of Viet Nam Ha Noi is famous for its natural beauty, with lots of rivers and lakes There are many historical places to visit in Ha Noi The Literature Temple (Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam) is the country’s first ever historical university
Teenagers often come here to pray for high results in their upcoming examinations As Viet Nam is a Buddhism-oriented nation, its
capital has also been the centre of Buddhism for centuries In Ha Noi alone, there are about 600 temples and pagodas It also has a big church in the city centre, a popular place for the few Christians living here With a population of nearly eight million, the city is quite
crowded However, the public transportation is not adequate, so visitors find it hard to safely cross the roads The city is packed with
universities and enterprises, making it the top destination for higher education students and labour workers Many people from rural areas reside in Ha Noi so that they can get well paid jobs This makes the city become more crowded than ever before
36. What is the passage about?
37. What does 'pray for' means?
38. What is the most popular religion in Ha Noi?
A Buddhism B Christianity C both A and B D Islam
39. What does 'adequate' mean?
40. Which among this is NOT mentioned about Hà Nội?
A natural features B nightlife C infrastructure D religion
D WRITING
I Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the given ones (1 Pt)
41 What a pity! I am not at the party.
A I wish I were not at the party
B I wish I were at the party
C.I wish I am at the party
D.I wish I am not at the party
42 Because she was lazy, she failed the exam.
A She failed the exam because she was lazy
B She was lazy, so she failed the exam
C She failed the exam because of her laziness
D All are correct
43 I am lazy, so I can’t pass the exam.
A If I am lazy, I can’t pass the exam
B If I am not lazy, I can pass the exam
C If I were lazy, I couldn’t pass the exam
D If I weren’t lazy, I could pass the exam
44 Barry continued to smoke even though we had advised him to quit.
A Despite being told not to smoke, Barry continued to do
B If we had advised Barry, he would have quit smoking
C Barry did not quit smoking because of our advice
D Barry took our advice so he stopped smoking
45 Why don’t we go to the beach this Sunday?
A This Sunday is the best time to go to the beach
B Let’s go to the beach this Sunday
C I suggest we should go to the beach this Sunday
D Both B and C are correct
II Choose the best sentence that can be made from the cues given (1.0 Pt)
46 I/not good/ cook, so /I /not/ become /chef
A I'm not good at cooking, so I can't become chef
B I'm not good for cooking, so I can't become a chef
C I'm good at cooking, so I can't become a chef
D I'm not good at cooking, so I can't become a chef
47 My father/ suggest/ have/ trip/countryside/Saturday
A My father suggests to have a trip to the countryside on Saturday
B My father suggests having a trip to the countryside on Saturday
Trang 34C My father suggested to have a trip to the countryside on Saturday.
D My father suggests that to have a trip to the countryside on Saturday
48 He/ such/ interesting/ man/ everyone/ love/ him
A He is such a interesting man that everyone loves him
B He is such an interesting man that everyone love him
C He is such an interesting man that everyone loves him
D He is a such interesting man that everyone love him
49 They/ play/ tennis/ 2003
A They have played tennis since 2003
B They have played tennis for 2003
C They started playing tennis in 2003
D A&C are correct
50 Mr Lam / now wear / face mask / protect /him / Covid 19
A Mr Lam is now wearing a face mask to protect him of Covid 19
B Mr Lam is now wearing a face mask to protect him from Covid 19
C Mr Lam now wears a face mask to protect him from Covid 19
D Mr Lam is now wearing a face mask to protect him at Covid 19
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A VOCABULARY+ GRAMMAR
I Choose the word or phrase that best completes each sentence below (4.0 pts).
1 It's very hot today I wish I _on the beach now
2 Could you please an appointment for me to see Mr Smith?
3 If everyone of US the traffic rules, the road will be much safer
4 There are far students in this school than in that school
5 Susan rarely stays up late, ?
6 He can’t hear because of his
A deaf B deafness C deafen D deafened
7 If I had enough money, I abroad to improve my English
A will go B had gone C should have gone D would go
8 _his poor English, he managed to communicate his problem very clearly
9 It’s a long time since I last used English My English is a bit _ now
10 Trung swims very well and _ does his brother
11 Young people like to wear jeans because they don’t easily _
12 My house _in 1986
13 The doctor _me not to stay up too late at night
14 Tomorrow we'll go to Noi Bai Airport to meet Maryam, _comes from Malaysia
15 His house looks very large and beautiful It is _house
16 If you _ early, you won’t be late
17 When he lived in the city, he _to the theater twice a week
18 My father asked us _too much time playing computer games
A not to spend B did not spend C not to spending D to not spent
19 Most people enjoy ……… aboard and having the chance to stay in some exotic cities
20 My uncle and aunt live in………… small town………….United States
Trang 35II - Identify the underlined word/ phrase (A or B, C, D) that needs correcting to become an exact one (1,0pt)
21 They stopped to work because of the hot weather
B LANGUAGE FUNCTION:Choose expression that best completes each sentence below (1.0 pt).
26 Sally: "What about collecting used paper every day?" ~ Jenny: " _"
C That's a good idea D Thanks, it's nice of you
27 Peter: “Would you like some more tea?" ~ John: " _"
A Yes, give me some B Yes, you would
28 - “Let me help you with the box.” - “ _”
29 Mary is asking Bob for help
Mary: “Could you help me to move this television, please?”
Bob: “ ”
A No, thanks B Yes, of course.
C No, I’m rather busy D Yes, I could
30 Jack and John are talking about their coming test
Jack: "I think our coming test will be very difficult?"
John: “ It’s challenging”
C I don’t like you saying so D I don’t think that’s a good idea
C READING
I Read the following passage, then Choose A, B, C or D to complete the following passage (1.0 Pt)
The USA is encouraging Americans (31) face masks.There has been a lot of talk about whether or not face masks areeffective in helping slow down the spread of the COVID -19 coronavirus.The government is set to encourage Americans to usehomemade face covering like cloth masks, bandanas and scarves.At first, the WHO and some health organizations recommended thatpeople (32) were not sick didn’t need to wear masks or cover their faces.(33) , it is now proved that face masks can work(34) .They point to countries like Singapore and South Korea, where people wear masks and reported infection (35) arelower
II Read the following passage then choose the best answer A, B or C (1.0 Pt)
One of the most urgent environmental problems in the world today is the shortage of clean water.Having clean drinking water is abasic human right However, acid rain, industrial pollution and garbage have made many sources of water undrinkable Lakes,reservoirs and even entire seas have become vast pools of poison Lake Baikal in Russia is one of the largest lakes in the world Itcontains a rich variety of animals and plants, including 1, 300 rare species that do not exist anywhere else in the world Yet, they arebeing destroyed by the massive volumes of industrial effluent which pour into the lake every day Even though laws have been made,
the government do not have the power to enforce them Most industries simply ignore the regulations The Mediterranean Sea
occupies 1% of the world's water surface, but it is the dumping ground for 50% of all marine pollution Almost 16 countries regularlythrow industrial wastes a few miles off shore
Water is free to everyone A few years ago people thought that the supply of clean water in the world was limitless Today, manywater supplies have been ruined by pollution and sewage Clean water is now scarce, and we are at last beginning to respect thisprecious source We should do something now
36 According to the writer, one environmental problem in the world today is
37 What is the serious problem of Lake Baikal in Russia?
A It has 1, 300 rare species that do not exist anywhere else in the world
B It is one of the largest lakes that contains a variety of animals and plants
Trang 36C It is polluted by massive volumes of industrial wastes discharged into it.
D It is the only lake in Russia whose source of water is not drinkable
38 What does the word "them" in the passage refer to?
39.What did people think about the supply of clean water in the world?
40 What is the message to the readers?
A We should take action to protect our water sources.
B We should take all water sources into account
C We should limit the use of water sources
D We should encourage people to use safe water
D WRITING
I Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the given ones (1.0 Pt)
41 “Let’s go on a walking today?”, said Trang
A Jane suggested going on a walking
B Jane wanted us to going on a walking
C Jane suggested to go on a walking
D Jane allow us to go on a walking
42 I told you about the doctor last week He is working here.
A The doctor about who I told you last week is working here
B The doctor about whom I told you last week is working here
C The doctor whom I told you last week is working here
D The doctor about whose I told you last week is working here
43 “Would you like to go to the show with me?" Anna said to Bella.
A Anna reminded Bella to go to the show with her
B Anna persuaded Bella to go to the show with her
C Anna encouraged Bella to go to the show with her
D Anna invited Bella to go to the show with her
44 A small hotel was the only choice of place to stay at during my trip to London.
A I had different choices of where to stay during my trip to London
B I had no choice but to stay at a small hotel during my trip to London
C There were a lot of hotels for me to choose from during my trip to London
D I was talked into staying at a small hotel during my trip to London
45 He did not work hard He failed the exam.
A Unless he had worked hard, he would have failed the exam
B Even though he failed the exam, he didn’t work hard
C If he had worked hard, he would have passed the exam
D However hard he worked, he failed the exam
II Choose the best sentence that can be made from the cues given (1.0 Pt)
46 I / enjoy/ surf/ net / but/ I / not/ have/ time / it//
A I enjoy surfing net but I don’t have much time it
B I enjoy surfing the net but I don’t have for it
C I enjoy surfing on the net but I don’t have much time for it
D I enjoy surfing on the net but I don’t have much time
47 internet/ is/ invention/ wonderful/ modern/ life.
A The Internet is wonderful invention modern life
B The Internet is a wonderful invention of modern life
C The Internet is a wonderful invention the modern life
D The Internet is a wonderful invention of life
48.It / necessary / us / study / English/ nowadays//
A It’s necessary for us to study English nowadays
B It’s necessary for us to studying English nowadays
C It’s necessary for us study English nowadays
D It’s necessary to us to study English nowadays
49 Hoa/ used / walk / past/ lake/ her/ way/ primary school//
A Hoa used to walk past the lake with her way to the primary school
B Hoa used to walking past the lake on her way to the primary school
C.Hoa used to walk past the lake on her way to the primary school
D Hoa used to walk past the lake on her the way to primary school
50 We/ should/ stop/ destroy/ forests/ as they/ important/ our/ environment//
A We should stop destroy forests as they’re important to our environment
B We should stop destroying forests as they’re important to our environment
Trang 37C We should stop destroying forests as they’re important to environment.
D We should stop to destroy forests as they’re important to our environment
Question 1: This carpet really needs _ Can you do it for me, son?
Question 2: It was hot day that we decided to go to leave the work early.
Question 3: The teacher told the students always to tell the _.
A true B truth C information D fact
Question 4: He rarely goes fishing, _?
Question 5: My brother _ a sports car if he _ the money.
A bought/would have B would buy/had C would bought/have D bought/would had
Question 6 The paintings Mr Brown has in his house are worth around £100,000
Question 7 is visiting important and historic places in a city or an area as a tourist
Question 8 All _ must complete a visa form upon arrival at Singapore airport
Question 9 The garlic sausage is also sold pre-packed in _
Question 10 people never seem to put on weight, while others are always on a diet
Question 11 Travellers are advised to find an alternative _ during road repairs
Question 12 All food products should carry a list of _ on the packet
Question 13 Traditionally, an ‘English breakfast’ is a large cooked breakfast, usually _ bacon and eggs, toast, baked beans, black
pudding, and tea or coffee
Question 14 If you want to stay slim and healthy, you _ reduce the amount of fast food you eat every day
Question 15 I have _ older brother and younger sister
Question 16 China is _ far the most populated country in the world.
Question 17 The hotel is beautifully _ in a quiet spot near the river.
Question 18 A _ is a cave that is big enough for humans to go inside
Question 19 If I were a superman, I _.
A flew B will fly C would fly D fly
Question 20 _ this hand-embroidered picture was expensive, we bought it.
Question 21 “Shall we go out for dinner?”.
A No, I wouldn’t That’s boring B I’d love
Question 22 –Peter: “ Do you mind if I use your pencil?” -Katy: “………”
C Certainly, it’s true C That’s a good idea
Question 23: - “ I’m taking my driving test tomorrow.”
-“ .”
Question 24: _ “ Do you mind if I switch the light off?”
-“ _.”
Trang 38A Yes, I mind it, sorry B What will you do if I don’t mind it?
Question 25 "Mum I’ve got 6.00 on the TOEFL test" - "”
A Good way! B You are right C Oh, hard luck! D Good job!
Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part to that needs correction to each of the
following questions from 26 to 30 (10 points)
Question 26: Don’t put too much garlic in the salad; two bunches are enough.
already living in America-the Indians “Raccoon”, “skunk”, “tomato”, “tobacco” are all American Indian words
Question 32 A newly B other C much D lot
Question 33 A watched B looked C saw D heard
Question 35 A that B which C who D whose
Read the following passage and mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 36 to 40 (10 points)
The price of holidays can fluctuate a great deal throughout the year, so you can save a lot if you are flexible with your traveldates and avoid peak holiday times It can be also cheaper if you book well in advance Before your departure, make sure you get asmuch information about your destination as you can Find out if you require any special visas or permits to travel there Think aboutspending money as well Will you be able to access your own money easily enough or will you need to take cash with you? Thinkabout eating larger lunches and smaller evening meals to help your money go further, as lunch is generally cheaper Make sure thatyou 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 islost 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 gets lost Be sure to packany medication or other essential items in your hand luggage If your flight is delayed, or your luggage is lost, these can be difficult toobtain in an airport or foreign country
Question 36.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
Question 37 Which one of these is NOT advisable according to the passage?
C Apply for visas if necessary D Save money by cutting out dinner
Question 38 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
Question 39 The underlined word ‘it’ refers to your _
Question 40 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
II WRITING: (20 pts)
Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning with the given words (questions from 41
to 45).
Question 41 The police has just released John.
A John has just be released by the police
B John has just been released in the police
C John has just been released by the police
D John have just been released by the police
Question 42 I couldn’t hear them because they were speaking too
softly
A They was speaking too softly for me to hear
Trang 39B They were speak too softly for me to hear
C They were spoken too softly for me to hear
D They were speaking too softly for me to hear
Question 43 We spent 5 hours getting to London.
A.It took us 5 hour to get to London
B.It took us 5 hours get to London
C.It took us 5 hours to get to London
D.Its took us 5 hours to get to London
Question 44 I get to work in 20 minutes
A.It takes me 20 minute to get to work
B.It takes me 20 minutes get to work C.It takes me 20 minutes to get to workD.It takes me 20 minutes to getting to work
Question 45 You can’t visit the USA unless you have a visa.
A If you doesn't have a visa you can’t visit the USA
B If you don’t have a visa you can’t visit the USA
C If you don’t have a visa you can visit the USA
D.If you don’t has a visa you can’t visit the USA
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one using the word in brackets Do not change the given words in any ways (questions from 46 to 50).
Question 46 It is necessary that this work be finished by Monday.
A This work must be finish by Monday
B This work must be finished on Monday
C This work must be finished by Monday
D This work must to be finished by Monday
Question 47 It’s a pity I didn’t take my doctor’s advice
A I wish I had taken your doctor’s advice
B I wish I have taken my doctor’s advice
C I wish I had take my doctor’s advice
D I wish I had taken my doctor’s advice
Question 48 The bread is so tale we can’t eat it
A.The bread isn’t fresh enough to eat
B.The bread isn’t fresh enough eat
C.The bread aren't fresh enough to eat
D.The bread isn’t fresh enough to eat
Question 49 Who does this bag belong to?
A Whose bag is that?
B Whose bags are these?
C Whose bag is this?
D Who bag is this?
Question 50 My French friend finds driving on the left difficult
A.My French friend isn’t used driving on the left
B.My French friend isn’t used to driving on the left
C.My French friend isn’t use to driving on the left
D.My French friends isn’t used to driving on the left
ĐÁP ÁN ĐỀ 14
Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences (50 points)
Question 1 China is _ far the most populated country in the world.
Question 2 The hotel is beautifully _ in a quiet spot near the river
Question 3 A _ is a cave that is big enough for humans to go inside.
Question 4 If I were in your _, I’d take it easy and try to forget it.
Question 5 _ this hand-embroidered picture was expensive, we bought it.
Question 6 _ is a mix of English, Malay, Mandarin.
Question 7.My friend, _bicycle was stolen last week, has decided to buy a motorbike
Question 8 You have cleaned your bike, ?
Question 9 Son Doong Cave is recognised as _ cave in the world by BCRA.
Question 10 That tall woman, ……….career is very successful, usually helps children in this orphanage.
Question 11 If you come to England, it will be a good for you to improve your English.
Question 12 Of those _ took the test last week, Phong is the only one who didn’t study for it.
Question 13 You have cleaned your bike, ?
Question 14 Why don’t you have your house _?
Trang 40A repainted B repaint C to repaint D repainting
Question 15 She suggested ……… money for the poor people in the region.
A to save B saved C saving D save
Question 16: This information is very important You should put it _
A down B on C off D up
Question 17: He asked me I had studied English for 7 years.
Question 18: Mrs Hoa , _ daughter is my best friend, is very kind
Question 19: Children love _the stories as they tell them.
Question 20 : My mother is cutting some _ of celery
Question 21 "Mum I’ve got 800 on the TOEFL test" - "………."
A Good way! B You are right C Oh, hard luck! D Good job!
Question 22 Tom: “How did you get here?" - John: “………”
A I came here last night B I came here by train
C The train is so crowded D Is it far from here?
Question 23 David :"It's terrible I don't think I will be able to pass the exam." – Mary : " "
A Let's try it B Don't worry Everything will be all right
C Ok What's that? D Why not pass it?
Question 24 Sue: "You have read that article on the website, haven't you" – Peter : " _"
A Sure, thanks B- Not at all! Go ahead
C Not yet Why? D Yes, of course, I will
Question 25 “ Would you mind lending me your bike?" : “………”
A Yes, let’s B Yes Here it is C Not at all D Great
Find a mistake in the four underlined parts of each sentence
Question 26 I asked him how far was it to the station if I went there by taxi
Read the text carefully, and then choose the most suitable answers (A, B, C or D).(10 points)
Face-to-face conversation is a two-way process: You speak to me, I reply to you and so on Two-way (22) _ depends
on having a coding system that is understood by both sender and (23) _, and an agreed convention about signaling the
beginning and end of the message In speech, the coding system is the language like English or Spanish; the convention that one person speaks at a time may seem too obvious to mention In fact, the signals (24) _ in conversation and meetings are often (25) _ For example, lowering the pitch of the voice may mean the end of a sentence, a sharp intake of breath may signal the desire to interrupt, catching the chairman’s eye may indicate the desire to speak in a formal setting like a debate, a clenched fist may indicate anger When (26) _ visual signals are not possible, more formal signals may be needed
Question 31: A Exchange B Interchange C Communication D Correspondence
Question 32: A Announcer B Receiver C Messenger D Transmitter
Question 33: A That people use B Are used C Using D Being used
Question 34: A Informal B non-verbal C verbal D formal
Question 35: A their B These C This D That
Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each question.
Do you ever think about what schools will be like in the future? Many people think that students will study most regular classes such as maths, science and history online
Students will probably learn these subjects anywhere using a computer What will happen if students have problems with a subject? They might connect with a teacher through live video conferencing Expert teachers from learning centres will give students help wherever they live
Students will still take classes in a school, too Schools will become places for learning social skills Teachers will guide students in learning how to work together in getting along with each other They will help students with group projects both in and out
of the classroom
Volunteer work and working at local businesses will teach students important life skills about the world they live in This willhelp students become an important part of their communities