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(Đề thi có 2 trang) Thời gian làm bài: 45 phút (không tính thời gian giao đề)
Họ và tên: Lớp: Điểm:
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others
Read these words and find out the word that has different stress pattern from that of the others
4. A suspicion B performance C relationship D anniversary
Vocabulary and grammar: Choose the correct answer
5. I saw someone through the window
6. While she the room, she broke the vase
A cleaned B was cleaning C has cleaned D had cleaned
7. He remembered to the circus when he was five years old
8 too much, he found difficult to drive home
9. Have you told about the letter?
10. During Tet holiday, homes are decorated plants and flowers
11. In 2000, the world population the figure of 6.6 billion
12. If Clare late again, the hockey trainer will be furious
13. “What do you think of the English competition?”
- “Oh, it’s It’s a good time to practice my English”
14 are you participating in?” _“We’re helping old or sick people”
A How many volunteer works C What kinds of volunteer work
15. Peach blossom is at Tet in the North of Vietnam
A traditional B tradition C traditionally D traditionalism
16. We saw our favorite ballet at the theater last night
A to be performed B to perform C perform D performing
17. He entered the class, sat on the second row and at the girl sitting next to him
Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting
18. Does the Earth has enough resources to support many people?
Trang 2Last Saturday, the representatives of three classes of my school (20) part in the annual finalEnglish competition (21) by our English teachers To take part in in the contest, they have towork in groups (22) three They must complete five activities in all On completion of eachactivity, they have to answer the questions (23) the worksheet The judges will observe and scoretheir (24) .
21. A to organize B organized C organizing D organize
Read the following passage and answer the questions
More and more young people are doing voluntary abroad The wide variety of jobs and destination
is available for those who have just left school and have a year free before university Many choose tospend these twelve months working in poor countries There they will earn little or no money, but theywill be doing something useful and enjoying experience
The work may consist of helping local communities For example, they help the villagers to buildnew roads or provides water supplies to the isolated areas
25. Where are many young people doing voluntary work?
Give the correct form of the words to complete the sentences
29. Nobody in the office has received an to the party (invite)
30. Her eyes were wide with when she heard the news (excite)
Complete the sentences by using “To-V1 or V-ing” of the following verbs
31 Parents should encourage their children (watch) educational programs on TV
32 Let’s hurry up! We must finish (paint) the office by 3:00 today
Give the correct tenses of the verbs to complete the sentences
33 When we (finish) our meal, we went for a walk
34 Mr Jonson (work) on his computer at 3 o’clock yesterday afternoon
Rewrite these sentences without changing the root meaning
35. “You’d better look for a new job, Andrew.”
39. Harry didn’t allow his teenage to play computer games
Harry didn’t let _
40. I didn’t turn left at the station and I lost my way
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END -25. Where are many young people doing voluntary work?
They are doing voluntary work in poor countries
26. How many months do they spend working there?
They spend these twelve months working there
27. What can they achieve from the voluntary work?
They can enjoy useful things and experience
28. What do they do to help the local communities?
They help the villagers to build new roads or provides water supplies to the isolated areas
Give the correct form of the words to complete the sentences
29. Nobody in the office has received an invitation to the party (invite)
30. Her eyes were wide with excitement when she heard the news (excite)
Complete the sentences by using “To-V1 or V-ing” of the verbs followed
31. Parents should encourage their children (watch)……to watch… educational programs on TV
32. Let’s hurry up! We must finish (paint)…painting…….the office by 3:00 today
Give the correct tenses of the verbs to complete the sentences
33 When we (finish)…had finished………our meal We went for a walk
34. Mr Jonson (work)…was working……on his computer at 3 o’clock yesterday afternoon
Rewrite these sentences without changing the root meaning
35. “You’d better look for a new job, Andrew.”
Jean advised Andrew to look for a new job
36. “Perhaps we can go to Paris for the weekend.”
Neil suggested going to Paris for the weekend
37. “What will you do if you miss your plane?”
She asked me what I would do if I missed my plane.
38. Because I was walking quickly, I soon caught up with her
Walking quickly, I soon caught up with her
39. Harry didn’t allow his teenage to play computer games
Harry didn’t let his teenage play computer games
40. I didn’t turn left at the station and I lost my way
If I had turned left at the station, I wouldn’t have lost my way.
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest
Find out the word that has different stress pattern from the others
Vocabulary and grammar: Choose the correct answer
5. The new students hope in many of the school’s social activities
A to be included B to include C including D being included
6. The police let him after they had asked him some questions
7. I suggest the hospital before the police to look for him
A to call- to ask B calling - asking C call- ask D to call- asking
8. Their friendship was based on respect, trust and understanding
9. Laura and John are happy together for their silver
Trang 4A party B anniversary C celebration D occasion
10. We can’t grow enough food to the increasing population
11. is the state of not knowing how to read or write
12. The children enjoyed on fishing trips
13. Alberto is always afraid of mistake when he speaks English
14. John always dreams a doctor
A for becoming B to being become C of becoming D to becoming
15. Mary should have apologised being late this morning, but she did not
16. How many are there in the competition?
A participants B participates C participations D participative
17. The doctor said the patient did not stop smoking, he’d be seriously ill
18. is the limitation of the number of children born
19. If you had taken my advice, we our way
A will not lose B would not lose C would not have lost D had lost
Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the following passage
In some countries there is negative population growth, (20) _means that the population(21) _, especially in Central and Eastern Europe, mainly due to low birth rates, and Southern Africadue to the high number of HIV-related (22) _ Within the next decade, Japan and Western Europe arealso (23) _to encounter negative population growth due to sub-replacement fertility rates
Population growth which exceeds the carrying capacity of an area or environment (24) _inoverpopulation Conversely, (25) _areas may be considered “underpopulated” if the population is notlarge (26) _to maintain an economic system The future of world’s population could be significantly(27) _ by the worldwide HIV/AIDS pandemic In Africa, birth rates are already (28) _highest
in the world, especially in sub-Sahara Africa But if HIV/AIDS is controlled or even eradicated, the world’spopulation could increase (29) _faster than predicated
Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting
30. Overpopulation is a short way to lead to poor, illiteracy, and social evils
Choose the sentence that has the same meaning as the original one
33. “Don’t talk in class,” the teacher said to his students
A The teacher told his students do not talk in class B The teacher told his students did not talk in class
C The teacher told his students not to talk in class D The teacher told his students not talking in class
Trang 534. The customer said, “I would like to buy a coat.”
A The customer wanted to buy a coat B The customer said to buy a coat
C The customer told to buy a coat D The customer warned her to buy a coat
35. “It was very nice of you to visit me Thank you,” Miss White said to John
A Miss White thanked John for visiting her
B Miss White told John to visit her
C Miss White wanted John to help her and said thanks
D Miss White would like John to help her
Read the passage and choose the best answer to complete each of the sentences below.
There are many proverbs about friends and friendship, such as “True friendship is like sound health;the value of it is seldom known until it is lost”, and “A real friend is someone who walks in when the rest ofthe world walks out” When you read these quotes, stop and think about your friendship Do you and yourfriends act in a caring way towards one another, do you respect them and do they respect you, but most ofall do you value the relationship and love spending time together? Friendship is more than just hanging outtogether and gossiping about other people True friendship is when two people have mutual respect for oneanother, and really care about the each other’s feelings and dreams You need to be able to be honest withyour friends If there is ever a time when you feel that you cannot tell them the truth, for fear that they will
be mad or will not understand, then they are not true friends Friends share with each other important thingsthat they would not share with others Friends also care about each other, stick up for one another and enjoyspending time together [Hang out: visit often, stick up: be upright]
36. The passage is about
C proverbs about friends and friendship D caring for friends
37. The author advised us
A not to tell a secret to a friend B to respect our friends
C not to tell a friend about important things D to make friends to gossip
38. Friends
A should not spend time together B should be honest
C should gossip about others D should not care much
39. Which sentence is NOT true?
A Friends should respect each other B We should be honest with our friends
C We can share important things with a friend D Dishonesty is needed for true friendship
40. Which of these can be used to describe true friendship?
A be honest and be mad B hang out and gossip
C have lunch and gossip D trust, respect and share
-THE
END -Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from those of the rest.
Choose the best answer to complete each sentence
6 Many people go to pagodas to for good luck
7 He apologized not being able to complete the poem
8 My teachers always encourage hard at school
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10 two hours over lunch, they left the restaurant
11 Some scientists say that there are enough resources to 8 billion people
Read the passage and choose the correct answer to each question.
The world’s population increased from 3 billion in 1959 to 6 billion by 1999, a doubling thatoccurred over 40 years The Census Bureau’s latest projections show that population growth willcontinue in the 21st century, although more slowly The world’s population is projected to grow from 6
billion in 1999 to 9 billion by 2042, an increase of 50 percent that will require 43 years.
The world’s population growth rate rose from about 1.5 percent per year from 1950 to 1951 to apeak of over 2 percent in the early 1960s due to rising age at marriage as well as increasing availabilityand use of effective birth-control methods Note that changes in population growth have not alwaysbeen steady A dip in the growth rate from 1959-1960, for instance, was due to the Great leap Forward
in China During that time, both natural disasters and decreased agricultural output in the wake ofmassive social reorganization caused China’s death rate to rise sharply and its fertility rate to fall byalmost half [Census Bureau: cục điều tra dân số; dip: go down and then up again; Great leap Forward in China (1958-1961);
in the wake of: coming after or following sth; fertility rate: birth rate]
12 How many people did the world’s population increase between 1959 and 1999?
13 Which sentence is true?
A In 1990, there are about 6 billion people all over the world
B Population growth in the 21st century was more than that in the 20th century
C The world’s population is dramatically decreasing
D Population growth in the 20th century was more than that in the 21st century
14 The word require in line 4 means .
15 The population growth rate decreased due to
C reductions in mortality D the effective birth-control methods
16 Between 1959 and 1960, the population growth in China
A was steady B increased rapidly C decreased D was unchanged
Circle the underlined part that needs correcting.
17 She said that she will be here the next week
Trang 722 They let me choose a pencil, and I took the red pencil (Using one or ones).
23 Because Peter didn’t study his lessons carefully, he got bad marks for the Chemistry test
If _
24 “Thank you very much You help me a lot,” the boy said to his sister
The boy thanked his sister _
25 I can’t come to her party because I am very busy
Make the complete sentences using the words given
28 I/ have/ birthday party/ house/ 8 p.m / November 19th
29 Last night/ Linda/ work/ on/ computer/ when/ she/ hear/ strange noise
Give the correct form of the word in parentheses to complete each sentence
30 Anne hoped (invite) to join the private club.
31 I’ve never fallen in such an (embarrass) situation before.
32 The most important thing we should do now is to fight against (literate) _.
33 I suddenly remembered that I (forget) my keys.
34 While I (do) some shopping yesterday, I saw your friend.
35 Many people enjoy (travel) to different parts of the world.
36 What’s the (populate) of your country?
37 The teacher let him (stay) at home to finish the assignment
38 When we meet, Jack avoided (look) at me.
39 I think I hear someone (open) the window Do you hear it too?
40 The teacher congratulated me on (make) such a clear speech.
-THE
END -Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from those of the rest.
Read the passage and choose the correct answer to each question.
Mankind is feeling greater pressure from the expanding number of people The area of the earth can never
be expanded Nor are there endless sources of food and clothing Yet people are being born faster than they aredying In the next forty years, the world population may double How can so many people be fed? What isworse, there is danger that someday mankind will have only standing room
Birth control should be a basic policy in our country China has the greatest number of population in theworld With the high birth rate, the production of grains and goods will be unable to meet the need of the people
To raise people’s living standard, we must practise birth control
There are disadvantages of a family having more children First, parents cannot give their children a goodbreeding in food, clothing and shelter and let alone education Second, child-rearing will exhaust the parents,leaving no time and energy for their work Last, a family with more children will increase the burden of society
4 The _ is putting more pressure on mankind
Trang 8A increasing population B supplying of food and clothing
C building of remote regions D expanding area of the earth
5 The world population may double in the next 40 years because _
A government hasn’t provided birth-control methods
B each individual isn’t responsible for limiting population
C people don’t know how to limit population D birth rates are more than death ones
6 Which country is the most populous in the world?
A the United States B China C Britain D Canada
7 Which of the following is TRUE?
A The natural resources are always enough to supply the hugest population
B The production of grains will meet the need of people
C It’s necessary to practise birth control to raise people’s living standards
D The faster the population grows, the more natural resources we own
8 In a family having more children, _
A children cannot be given a good breeding B the parents have more time and energy for their work
C the parents will die at their young age
D it’s very difficult for children to take care of their parents
Choose the best answer to complete each sentence
9 Laura reminded her roommate _ her alarm clock for 6:00
10 I _ the film last night because I _ it several times before
A did not see / had seen B had not seen / saw C do not see / have seen D have not seen / see
11 Can you tell me one of your most _ experiences?
A unforgettable B memorable C embarrassing D All are correct
12 Let’s hurry! We must finish _ the office before 3 p.m today
13 A selfish person is incapable _ true friendship
14 The 60th wedding anniversary is also called the _ wedding
15 Alice didn’t expect _ to Bill’s party
A to be invited B being invited C to invite D inviting
16 Each nation has many people who voluntarily take care of others “Take care of” means _
A bring along B look after C keep up with D get on with
17 There’s _ at the door Can you come and see who it is?
18 A(n) _ is a person who is killed because of their political beliefs
19 I think I hear someone _ the back window Do you hear it, too?
20 Tommy admitted _ the rock through the window
A to throw B throwing C being thrown D to be thrown
21 Has _ arrived yet? It’s time to start now
22 Vietnam has a _ of more than 80 million
23 _ is a holiday in Vietnam celebrated on September 2nd every year
A Thanksgiving B Mother’s Day C Teachers' Day D Independence Day
24 I’m very glad _ that you have passed your exam
25 I’m pleased to _ the winner of the final competition
26 A _ is a person who is chosen or appointed on behalf of another person or group
Circle the underlined part that needs correcting.
27 As Geoff was introduced to Mrs Brown, he realizes that he had met her before
Trang 9Choose the correct sentence among A, B, C or D which has the same meaning as the given one.
31 "I'm sorry I have to leave so early," he said.
A He apologised for having to leave early B He apologised to have to leave early
C He apologised that he has to leave early D He apologised to have left early
32 He got over his illness in three months
A It took to get over his illness in three months B It took three months to him to get over his illness
C It took him three months to get over his illness D It took three months for his illness to get over
33 I didn't listen to him, and I didn't succeed
A If I listened to him, I would succeed B If I had listened to him, I would succeed
C If I listened to him, I would have succeeded D If I had listened to him, I would have succeeded
34 You will have to pay at least 100 pounds to get this camera
A You'll be impossible to get this camera for less than 100 pounds
B You'll find it impossible to get this camera for less than 100 pounds
C You'll be impossible to get this camera less than 100 pounds
D You'll have to be paid at least 100 pounds to get this camera
35 Whenever she went to Paris she bought a new dress
A She never went to Paris to buy a new dress B She never went to Paris without buying a new dress
C She never bought a new dress without going to Paris D She never bought a new dress when she went to Paris
Rewrite the following sentences below as directed.
36 He said to me, “Would you like to have a drink with me?”
He invited _
37 “If I were in your place, I would accept John’s invitation,” she said to him
She told him _
38 I don’t have money, so I will not buy beautiful presents for you
If
Rewrite the following sentences below by using “v-ing”.
39 Because I had already read the book several times, I didn’t borrow it
40 She went to bed early She felt very tired
-THE
END -Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest.
Find out the word that has different stress pattern from the others.
Vocabulary and grammar: Choose the correct answer.
5. The policeman _him open the briefcase
6. One of the qualities for true _is constancy
7. By the time we got to the market, all the shops _
8. We expected _to the party, but we weren’t
Trang 10A to be invited B invited C to invite D invite
9. He was accused of _into the neighbour’s house
A broken B being broken C having been broken D having broken
10. She _to help me decorate the room
11. Mr John thanked me _helping him with the homework
12. “I’ll keep it carefully.” He _to keep it carefully
13. I lost my old camera, and this is my new _
14. _wants to speak to you on the phone, Jack
15. In the summer of 2000, we started a _for illiteracy eradication
Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the following passage.
Lunar New Year, or Tet, is Vietnam’s main (16) It is the grandest and most (17) occasion in the year which falls sometime between 19th January and 20th February on the Western
calendar
On the days of Tet, everyone tries to be nice and (18) to each other People believe that what they do (19) the first day of the year will influence their luck during the whole year Thus, only positive comments should be (20)
Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting.
21. Most famous people do not like to asked personal questions
Read the following passage and answer the questions.
In many countries in the world, the second Sunday in May is Mother’s Day Mother’s Day was the idea of an American woman, Anna Jarvis Anna’s mother wasn’t alive any more, and Anna wanted a special day to remember her mother Her friends agreed However, many people in The U.S weren’t happy about Anna’s idea Some thought a national day of celebration is unnecessary Anna and her friendswrote letters to important people These people liked the idea Finally, on 8th May, 1914, President
Woodrow Wilson made the second Sunday in May Mother’s Day, a day of celebration in The United States
25. Who had the idea of Mother’s day?
26. Why did she come with the idea?
Trang 1127. Why were many people in The U.S unhappy about the idea?
Give the correct form of the words to complete the sentences.
30. There are 50 in the talent contest (COMPETE)
31. We participate in a campaign to provide _for poor children (EDUCATE)
Rewrite these sentences without changing the root meaning.
32. “Why don’t we go out for some coffee now?”
Jean suggested _
33. “What would you do if you had three days off?” I asked him
I asked him
34. She was made to type these letters before going home
The boss made _
35. He had spent his childhood in London, so he knew the city well
Rearrange these given words to make meaningful sentences.
38. Tet’s / over / celebrations / used to / and / spread / be / preparations / months
END -Choose one best to complete each sentence by circling the corresponding letter A, B, C or D.
1 I’m sorry for making such a about the noise
2 We feels relaxed watching her garden in when the spring comes and brings with it cool rains and mild breezes
3 The little girl can’t stand made fun of by her classmates
4 She warned the little girl with cats
A to not play B not to play C not play D not playing
5 If they you the job, will you accept it?
6 The university is number one in the country for engineering
7 In Vietnam, many people go to to pray for good luck during Tet holiday
8 Be quick! wants to speak to you on the phone
Trang 12A Anyone B no one C everyone D someone
9 If I the movie, I you to know it last night
A saw/would have told B had seen/would tell C had seen/would have told D saw/would tell
10 After the water workers went on strike there was a of water
11 How many countries the last Olympic Games?
A attended B participated C took part D took part in
12 from what you say, you are innocent
13 It is important to illiteracy out of this world
14 Nam night classes for three months
A is attending B has attended C will attend D had attended
15 Mr Han his bags when he found out his flight was cancelled
A packed B has packed C were packing D was packing
II Circle one underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct.
16 She said that she will be here the next week
Choose the sentence that has the same meaning as the original one
21 It’s ages since I last saw a Hollywood film
A I saw a last Hollywood since ages ago B It’s ages because I last saw a Hollywood film
C I haven’t seen a Hollywood film for a long time
D I haven’t seen any Hollywood films before
22 “Don’t bite your nails anymore,” said Mrs Francesca to her son
A Mrs Francesca told her son to stop biting his nails
B Mrs Francesca told her son stop biting his nails
C Mrs Francesca told her son to stop to bite his nails
D Mrs Francesca told her son stop bite his nails
23 He said “I’m sorry I didn’t reply to the letter.”
A He apologized for not replying to the letter B He apologized for didn’t reply to the letter
C He apologized for not to reply to the letter D He apologized for not to replying to the letter
24 He realized that he had missed the last train He began to walk
A Realized that he had missed the last train, he began to walk
B Began to walk, he realized that he had missed the last train
C Realizing that he had missed the last train, he began to walk
D Being realized that he had missed the last train, he began to walk
25 I don’t know her phone number, so I can’t call her yet
A I know her phone number but I haven’t called her
B If I knew her phone number, I’d call her
C You didn’t give me her phone number, and I didn’t call her
D I’ll look up her phone number and I call her
Choose one word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others
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If you plan your visit in October, don’t miss the Harvest Festival The festival offers a variety of
activities for all age groups and interests Children will enjoy listening to traditional stories and
learning folk dances Adults will enjoy the antique [ancient] show and the crafts fair Other attractions include a celebration of musical heritage and demonstrations of traditional skills such as candle
making, butter churning, and bee keeping The festival is held at the County Fairgrounds, ten miles outside of town on Highway 64 West Space is available for you to park your car at the festival at no extra charge The admission fee of $ 2 for adults and $ 1 for children is donated to the Preserve Our History Fund
31 Which of the following activities isn’t mentioned in the notice?
A Candle making B Butter churning and bee keeping
32 What activity is available for children?
33 How does the advertisement assume that people get to the fairgrounds?
34 Where’s the festival held?
A At Harvest Festival B At the County Fairgrounds
35 What happens to the admission fee?
A It is used to rent the fairgrounds B It pays the performers
C It pays for supplies D It is donated to charity
Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the follow passage.
For many young people sport is a popular part of school life and being in one of the school teamsand playing in matches is very important, (36) _someone is in a team it means a lot of extrapractice and often spending a Saturday or Sunday away (37) _home, as many matches are playedthen It (38) _also involve traveling to other towns to play against other school teams and thenstaying on after the match for a meal or a drink Sometimes parents, friends or other students will travelwith the team to support (39) _own side When a school team wins a match, it is the whole schoolwhich feels proud, (40) _only the players It can also mean that a school becomes well-known forbeing good at certain sports and pupils from that school may end up playing for national and internationalteams so that the school has some really famous names associated with it!
-THE
END -Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest
Vocabulary and structures
6. The great in my life is to become a successful actor
7. We often go to Florida the winter
8. The Rolling Stones have pleasure to millions of fans for more than 40 years
9. I thought he was small but in he’s rather tall, isn’t he?
10. It took her to find the building she was looking for
Trang 1411. John is my new neighbour He moved in a few weeks ago His house is to mine
12. Peter second in the competition for the best short story
13. Everybody found the talk Some students even fell asleep
14. Thanks for your helping me I’ll do the same for you in sometime
15. We work hard to raise our of living
16. He was offered the job his qualifications were poor
17. He devoted most of his time novels
A to have written B to write C to writing D to having written
18. Who suggested here for a picnic?
19. of the students in my class could solve the problem yesterday
20. Would you mind me a hand with this bag?
21. He stops smoking
A He no longer smokesB He stops and smokes C He keeps on smoking D Smoking interests him
22. My father enjoyed stories
23. Yesterday Ann introduced me to her husband As I saw him, I that I him before We went
to primary school together
A knew/ met B had known/ had met C knew/ had met D known/ had met
24. If you to my advice in the first place, you wouldn’t be in this mess right now
A listen B will listen C had listened D listened
25. He persuaded his friend for a job
26. Did you anywhere interesting last weekend?
27. If I could speak Spanish, I next year studying in Mexico
A would spend B would have spent C had spent D will spend
28. If I the same problems you had as a child, I might not have succeeded in life as well as you have
29. If someone into the store, smile and say, “May I help you?”
30. I doubt whether could read your letter, your hand-writing is really terrible
31. “I am sorry I’m late.” - She apologized
A be late B for being late D being late D for be late
32. “I didn’t break the window.” - He denied
33. My parents prevented me to my teacher
A get married B getting married C from get married D from getting married
34. They thanked me to dinner
A for invite them B for inviting them C invite them D inviting them
35. “You should stay until your husband comes home.” - She insisted until my husband came home
A my stay B my staying C on my staying D to my stay
Read the following passage and choose the most appropriate answer from a, b, c or d
Water is necessary for life People can live only (36) days without it Yet nearly 25 million people die(37) year (38) it Both industrial nations and less developed countries are worried about the qualityand quantity of water in the world
(39) United Nations named the 1980s the World Water decade The UN hoped to provide(40) water for everyone by 1990
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41. There is a big tree lie across the street
The polite question mentioned was the one I had to ask on arrival in Parkston, a picturesque part of Poole withlot of semi-detached houses on either side of each street What struck me most was the kindness of an old lady,who happened to leave Safeway’s just after my getting off the coach Not only did she show me where to phonefor a taxi, but she also gave me a hand with the luggage I was really surprised, too, when the taxi driver got out
of the car and helped me put the bags into the boot I immediately thought of Polish taxi drivers who usually donot make the slightest effort to help you, apart from pressing the right button and waiting for the boot to open Inspite of the stereotypes about reluctance towards foreigners, the English turn out to be an extreme polite andopen nation Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary, 8th edition
reluctance: miễn cưởng/ detached: tách rời ra / boot: the space at the back of a car that you put bags, cases, etc in
46. According to the passage, where does the author come from?
47. How did the old lady help the author?
A showed her where to phone for a taxi B gave her a hand with the luggage in the boot
C put her luggage in the boot D both a and b are correct
48. What does the author think of the English?
A they are very polite and open B they are always reluctant towards foreigners
C they are kind–hearted [kind–hearted: sympathetic] D they care a lot about others’ business
49. What did the author see when arriving in Parkston?
A the picturesque part of Poole B the semi-detached houses
C the British Council building D the coach
50. What is NOT true according to the passage?
A the author won a language course in England
B the author met a kind lady when she first arrived in Parkston
C the author was surprised by the enthusiastic help of the British driver
D the author thinks that everyday English expressions have no practical values
-THE Which of the underlined words has different pronunciation?
Which of the following words has different syllable?
5 A traditional B similarity C longevity D illiteracy
Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence.
6 I've got lots of but only a few really good friends.
A best friends B neighbors C acquaintances D partners
7 The students in this class were made very hard.
8 I prefer staying at work late work home with me.
9 You are under no obligation to help as assistance is purely .
Trang 16A free B voluntary C charitable D donated
10 Scientists a carefully controlled experiment on the mysterious virus.
11 Let's go ahead and do it now Nothing by waiting.
A accomplishes B will be accomplished C has accomplished D accomplished
12 No one is a better cook than your mother, ?
13 -Did you enjoy the picnic? -It was okay, but I'd rather to a movie.
14 I don't remember of the decision to change the company policy on vacation When was it decided?
15 I couldn't find Jo at the party last night If I him, we'd have been happy.
16 She said she that film several years before.
17 The secret of getting good marks is to keep in the exam room.
18 you change your mind, I won't be able to help you.
19 Big cities like New York and Tokyo are populated.
20 in some developing countries may be the cause of poverty and hunger.
A Modernization B Literacy C Pollution D Overpopulation
21 Christmas Eve, people often have parties late at midnight.
22 A lot of things to the house before we can move in.
A need be doing B need to be done C need being done D need to do
23 Had he learned the lesson well, he more confident now.
A would feel B would have felt C will feel D will have felt
24 When I met John, he from his university already.
A graduated B was graduating C has graduated D had graduated
25 He got an excellent grade in his examination the fact that he had not worked particularly hard.
A on account of B because of C in spite of D Although
Choose the underlined part that needs correcting.
26 If you work hard, you would be successful in anything that you do.
Read the passage carefully, and then choose the correct answer.
In an early survey conducted in 1888, a billion and a half people inhabited the earth Now, the population isabout six billion and is growing fast Even though the rate of growth has begun to slow down, most peoplebelieve the population size may be eight billion during the next several years
If we examine the amount of land available for this ever increasing population, we begin to see theproblem Not all land is useful to us because it cannot produce food We can cut out about one fifth of it because
it is covered by snow and ice Then we can cut out another fifth because it is desert Another fifth is mountains.The other fifth does not have enough soil for crops to grow because it is bare rock Obviously, with so little land
to support us, we should take great care not to reduce it any more or with the rapidly growing population we maysooner or later lack food to eat and place to live in
31 What is the main topic of the passage?
A The world's population and the shortage of cultivated land
Trang 17B The growth of the world's population.
C The necessity of reducing the rate of birth
D The shortage of cultivated land
32 The world's population at present
A has stopped growing B is still growing
C is decreasing rapidly D stands at about eight billion
33 According to the passage, we .
A can cultivate on all land B are not influenced by the land reduction
C can grow crops on bare rock D should protect land
34 Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word 'bare' in the second paragraph?
35 Which of the following sentences is not true according to the passage?
A Most of the world's land is uncultivated
B The rapid growth of population may lead to a shortage of land
C Only one fifth of the world's land is being cultivated
D There has been a dramatic reduction of the birth rate
Write the following sentences as directed.
36 The teacher made his students work hard for the exam.
Use the given words to make sentences.
39 Some people/ believe/ happiest people/ world/ those/ bring/ happiness/ others//
36 The teacher made his students work hard for the exam.
The students were made to work hard for the exam by their teacher.
37 It was a long time ago when I saw a movie.
I haven't seen a movie for a long time.
38 Mary didn't wear the raincoat, so she got a cold.
If Mary had worn the raincoat, she wouldn't have got a cold.
Use the given words to make sentences.
39 Some people/ believe/ happiest people/ world/ those/ bring/ happiness/ others//
Some people believe that the happiest people in the world are those who bring happiness to others.
40 He/ help/ his friend/ get good mark/ explain/ lessons/ carefully//
He helped his friend get good mark by explaining the lessons carefully.
-THE
END -I Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
II Pick out the word which is stressed differently from the others.
Trang 186 A attention B inviting C transport D shortage
III Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) that best completes each sentence.
7 We’ll be late unless we _now
8 If I _you were sick, I would have called sooner
9 After the water workers went on strike, there was a _of water
10 John couldn’t get into the house because he _his key
11 Don’t worry You _if there’s a change of plan
12 John and his boss _about something when I _into the room
A were arguing / walk B were arguing / was walking
13 She apologised _waiting so long
A to me for B for keeping me C for me keeping D for me
14 His parents insisted _a medical training course
A on his taking B on him to take C him to take D on taking him
15 The cat _all day
A hasn’t been fed B doesn’t feed C isn’t fed D wasn’t fed
16 The boy _taking my bag
17 I saw him _my house
18 I expected _to the party, but I wasn’t
19 _twice, he didn’t want to try again
20 He _me of not paying attention to what he said
21 Its population has _from 1.2 million to 1.8 million
22 While you _out, Tom came to see you
23 Mr and Mrs Smith looked forward _their children soon
24 Ann told me _anything to her parents
IV Choose the underlined part (A, B, C or D) that is incorrect.
25 When they came back, they found him being breaking into their house
Trang 19In 1860, London was a large city of two and a half million people By 1910, London was thebiggest city in the world (29) _ a population of five million (30) _ those fifty years, there(31) _ many important changes in the city.
In the first half of the 19th century, transport was a big problem in London One important means
of (32) _ was the horse bus But it was (33) _ expensive for most people, and it was veryslow The other important means was the River Thames Many people traveled across London bysteamboat on the river But again, it wasn’t very cheap and if the weather were bad, it (34) _unsafe Then the world’s first underground railway opened in 1862 Then Karl Benz (35) _ thefirst motor car in 1885, and in 1907, two hundred motor buses came to London
VI Choose the best answer to complete the passage.
Every day many road accidents happen in Hong Kong Everyone, especially children must learn how
to cross the road A simple code to remember is “STOP, LOOK and LISTEN BEFORE YOU CROSS”.The Transport Department organized road safety campaigns every year in order to reduce trafficaccidents Parents and teachers should educate children on road safety Most schools have their ownSchool Road Safety Patrols The School Road Safety Patrols is a uniformed group It recruits secondaryschool students as members Students in senior forms help fellow students cross the road correctly andsafely on their way to and from school
When you go out alone, however, what is the best way to cross the road? First, you must find a safeplace to cross Of course, it is safest to be directed by a policeman or a traffic warden
Roads are dangerous However, if everyone takes care when crossing the road, there will be fewertraffic accidents Our transport system will then become safer and more efficient
36 Who must learn how to cross the road safely?
A Children and their parents B Everyone, especially teachers
C Those injured in road accidents D Everyone who uses the road
37 Road safety campaigns are organized to _
A help the School Road Safety Patrols B cut down the number of road accidents
C direct students to cross the road D educate children on road safety
38 What is the most suitable description for the School Road Safety Patrol?
A It accepts school teachers as members
B Its duty is to participate in Road Safety Campaigns
C You need not wear a uniform if you join
D Patrol members direct students to cross the roads correctly
39 What should you do first if you want to cross a road?
A Look around for traffic B Ask a policeman or traffic warden for help
C Find a safe place to cross D Stand at the kerb (bờ đá cạnh lề đường)
40 According to the writer, what will happen if everyone is more careful in using the road?
A Fewer traffic accidents will happen B Our transport system will not be safe
C There will be no more traffic accidents D The roads will be widened
-THE
END -A.PHẦN TRẮC NGHIỆM KHÁCH QUAN (6 Đ):
I Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
Trang 204. A skill B children C school D chemistry
II Pick out the word that has the stress pattern different from that of the others.
III Choose from the four options marked A, B, C and D one best answer to complete each
sentence below.
9. How have you known each other?
10.He made me it all over again
11.If he hours watching television, he would pass the exams
A didn’t spend B not spend C doesn’t spend D wouldn’t spend
12. the museum, we decided to have lunch in the park
13.Would you mind the door, please?
14.Last night I to my close friend’s birthday party
15.He doesn’t allow us personal phone calls
16.Do many people in your country take care of others?
17.The weather was very bad last week If it fine, we camping
C were/ would have gone D is/ will go
18.He forgave me for not to him
IV Read the following passage and choose the best given answer A, B, C or D to fill in each gap.
I am very happy (19) _a donation of $500 from your company some days ago I think thatthe money will (20) _us to repair the old school building and build a new block of flats for thehandicapped students We will certainly issue a receipt as soon as possible
I would like to express our thanks (21) _the donation from your company and hope(22) _more assistance and (23) _from your company in the future
I look forward to (24) _from you soon
23.A cooperative B cooperate C cooperation D to cooperate
B- PHẦN TỰ LUẬN (4 Đ):
I Give the right form of each word in each bracket.
25.The food that people eat at Thanksgiving is turkey (tradition)
26. is one of the important factors to form a good friendship (Constant)
II Give the right tense or form of each verb in each bracket.
Trang 2127.We (not/ be) friends since he became rich
28.If he weren’t so mean, he (pay) us a better salary
III Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.
In Vietnam, Tet-Trung-Thu or the Mid-Autumn Festival is one of the most popular familyholidays It is held on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month
Vietnamese families plan their activities around their children on this special day In Vietnamesefolklore, parents were working so hard to prepare for the harvest day that they left the children playing
by themselves To make up for lost time, parents would use the Mid-Autumn Festival as an opportunity
to show their love and appreciation for their children
Appropriately, Mid-Autumn Festival is also called the Children’s Festival Trung-Thu activitiesare often centered around children and education Parents buy lanterns for their children so that they canparticipate in a candlelight lantern possession at dawn Lanterns represent brightness while all electriclights go out Vietnamese markets sell a variety of lanterns, but the most popular children’s lantern isthe star lantern Other children’s activities include arts and crafts in which children make face masksand lanterns
29.When is Tet-Trung-Thu held?
IV Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that doesn’t change its meaning.
33.“I can lend you some money.” she told me
She offered _
34.He can’t go to school because he is seriously ill
If he _
35.They said, “We would help him if we had enough time.”
They said that
36.“Let’s go to the movies.”
He suggested _
37.“You should eat more vegetables and less meat.”
The doctor advised me
V Put the words in the correct order to make sentences The first word is capitalised.
38.country/ you/ want/ Which/ to/ most/ do/ visit/?
END -Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.
1 A wild B weather C away D write
2 A wrong B morning C think D money
3 A imagine B dangerous C bag D language
4 A hospital B house C hour D holiday
Trang 225 A young B quickly C yesterday D York
Choose one of the words or phrases marked A, B, C or D, which best completes each sentence.
6 People nowadays want to _the size of their family.
7 Petroleum, iron, silver, gold and other metals are natural _.
A restaurants B reorganizations C receptions D resources
8 That man became a _person after a severe accident.
A healthy B intelligent C handicapped D volunteer
9 I'm helping people in the _areas.
A developed B hospital C mountainous D volunteer
10 The _of the 24th Sea Games took place in Thailand
A competitive B competes C competitions D competitors
11 It is hoped that _will soon be eradicated in our country.
A literature B intelligence C literacy D illiteracy
12 Old people often like their problems to be _to.
13 Athletes have to train hard to _the competitions of the Sea Games.
A take part in B stimulate C take care of D bring up
14 The volunteers give care and _to old people in the hospital.
15 The _of the world has been increasing faster and faster.
A population B organization C profession D police
16 The policeman told the thief _his pocket.
17 We are planning _several historical sites in Moscow.
A visiting B to visit C having visited D visit
18 What exactly _at the time I came to your office yesterday?
A were you doing B had you done C did you do D you did
19 “I'm terribly sorry I've broken your glasses" should be reported as:
A He denied to have broken our glasses B He advised us to break our glassed
C He regretted to break our glasses D He apologized for having broken our glasses
20 He was said _a robber before he left for New York.
21 The mother made her child _the word.
A repeat B to be repeating C repeating D to repeat
22 There was no way of _out of the building.
23 I could feel the robber _from the back door.
24 I have nothing _you today.
25 David _Japanese food before, so he knew what to order.
26 Last weekend, my friends and I _fishing.
27 The children denied _the money.
A have taken B to have taken C had taken D having taken
28 "Could you all be in Room 34 by 9 a.m tomorrow, please?" should be reported as:
Trang 23A She insisted on being in room 34 by 9 a.m the following day
B She offered to be in room 34 by 9 a.m the following day
C She asked us to be in room 34 by 9 a.m the next day
D She advised us to be in room 34 by 9 a.m tomorrow
29 Reading stories in English helps us _our writing skills.
30 "Don't touch the plate It's hot!" should be reported as:
A She promised not to touch the plate B She reminded him to touch the plate
C She allowed him to touch the plate D She warned him not to touch the plate
31 Paul hoped _to join the private club.
A to invite B inviting C being invited D to be invited
32 I _the washing up before my mother came home.
33 The teacher allowed me _at home to finish the assignment.
34 _all the traces of his crime, the criminal left the building.
A Removes B To remove C Having removed D To have removed
35 While Diana _her favourite television program, there was a power cut.
Read the following passage and choose the best answers to each of the questions about it.
Studying for up to 17 hours a day is a fact of life for South Korean secondary school pupils Theylive in a society where education is very important, and there is great competition for a place atuniversity Getting a good degree from a top university is the only way to be sure of getting aprofessional well-paid job The normal secondary school day, as in most other countries, lasts eighthours But after that most parents make their children stay at school for extra classes In theory, theseclasses are optional, but in practice they are compulsory When the school day ends, the children are notallowed to relax and enjoy themselves Most of them have to study all evening in libraries, with privatetutors or at private academies
36 Education in South Korea is _.
A very important B well-paid C a good degree D professional
37 The opposite of "optional" is _.
38 The children are not allowed to relax and enjoy themselves because _.
A they have to study B the school days end
C there are libraries D the classes are optional
39 A secondary school day in most countries lasts _hours.
40 People with a good degree is _.
A a professor B important C educational D well-paid
-THE Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences
END -1. Tom and Mary never came to class late
A So did we B Neither did we C We did either D Neither we did
2. I remember _ to Hanoi when I was a very small child
3. Helen asked me _ the film called “Star Wars”
A if I had seen B have I seen C have you seen D if had I seen
Trang 244. At first I found _ to get used to _ on the other side of the road.
A it difficult – drive B difficult – drive C it difficult – driving D difficult- driving
5. Had we known your new address, we _ to see you
A would have come B will come C would come D came
6. The boy seemed to be so excited _ his coming birthday
7. He does not allow us _ in his house
8. It’s important for children to get a good _
9. These cars are in a bad state They need _
A looking after B taking care of C repairing D organizing
10. Tom was accused _ some top secret document
A to steal B of having stolen C for stealing D to have stolen
11. The novelist often took the telephone off the hook and locked the front door because he does not want _
A to be disturbed B disturbed C being disturbed D to be disturbing
12. I hate _ what _ by other people
A to tell / to do B being told / to do C to be tell / doing D telling / to do
13. I don’t believe a word she said; I think she just made _ that story
14. She warned me _
A to not do it B I should do it C about to do it D not to do it
15. Peter insisted _ driving Rose to the station
16. I object to companies _ to sell me things over the phone
17. “Don’t forget to feed the birds!” => John’s father _ him to feed the birds
18. She was the first in her family _ a college education
19. I didn’t understand the problems _ she explained it to me
20. _ intensively, he is now quite sure of his success in the coming competition
A Practicing B To practice C Practiced D Having practiced
Choose the part that is incorrect
21. The tour guide explained that the castle is only open in Tuesdays
Read the passage and choose the best answer to complete each blank
Homes are often (26) with plants and flowers at this time Peach blossom is (27) at Tet in theNorth while apricot blossom is traditional in the South (28) kumquat tree with its ripe deep orange fruits
is popular throughout the country One of Tet’s most (29) foods is Banh Chung, which is made
Trang 25(30) sticky rice, green beans and fatty pork Mut, which is candied fruit such as sugared apples, plums ortomatoes, is also popular.
27. A tradition B traditions C traditional D traditionally
Rewrite each of the following sentences Using the words given
31. If you did not agree with him, I would not suggest it
34. “Would you like to come to my birthday party?" the girl said to us
The girl invited
35. “Okay, I'll collect David from school.”
He agreed
36. “I think you should look for a better job, Jerry.”
I advised _
37. “You must practice for two hours every day!”
My piano teacher makes _
38. He locked the door when he went out
We saw
39. Mary played the piano very well at the party
They heard _
40. “You can go home early, Tom”
The manager let _Use the words given to complete the passage There is one extra word you do not need
Hand in Hand
The most (41) experience I've ever had (42) two years ago My wife and I had driven intotown to do some shopping The streets were very busy and we were (43) hands Suddenly my wife saw adress that she liked in a shop window, and stopped I started looking (44) some radios in the next window.After a minute or two I reached for my wife's hand There was a loud scream, and a woman slapped my face Ihadn't taken my wife's hand, I'd (45) the hand of a complete stranger!
-THE
END -Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently
1 A ear B clear C near D learn
2 A beds B doors C students D plays
3 A knowledge B comfort C popular D college
4 A filled B landed C suited D wanted
5 A here B where C there D share
Choose the best answer to complete each sentence
6 They prevented their son to the cinema with his friends last night
7 does it take you to get to work?
Trang 268 Hoa has a lot of but only a few are really good friends
A close friends B acquaintances C neighbors D partners
9 China has population of all the countries in the world
10 He expected by his girlfriend at the airport but she wasn’t there
11 It is dangerous to drive when you
A are drinking B have drunk C are drunk D will drink
12 I suggest the hospital before the police to look for him
A to call - to ask B calling - asking C call - ask D to call - asking
13 The teacher asked us by heart the new words and structures
14 I won’t wake unless I the alarm
15 If English people spoke more slowly, I to understand them
A can be able B am able C could be able D was able
16 We aren’t used to in a cold climate
17 The boy’s photograph you saw was taken a long time ago
18 Some people at least four hours a day watching TV
19 If he earlier he could have left on the afternoon flight
Choose the underlined word or phrase in each sentence that needs correcting
20 Are you interesting in working for us?
Rewrite the following sentences:
25 “I hear you have a baby Congratulations!”
Nga congratulated _
26 “If I had had enough money, I would have bought this house”
The man said that `
27 My teacher said “I think you should try to learn hard”
My teacher advised me _
28 “I will buy you a new computer if you get many good marks ”
Her father told her
29 Lan said “Please come to my house”
Lan invited
30 “I will take you to work, I insist,” My father said me
My father insisted on
Read the following passage and choose the best given answer A, B, C or D to fill in each gap
Trang 27The great scientist Isaac Newton, (31) theory of gravitation is well known all over the world,(32) born in the little village of Woolthorp, on December 25th ,1642 His father was a famer,(33) died before his son’s birth His mother and grandmother (34) of him
When still young, Newton was more of a mechanic than a scholar His neighbours thought he(35) probably become a well-known clockmaker because he had already (36) a clock theyhad never heard of It worked by water Besides the water clock, Newton also made sundial When he(37) old he became interested in Mathematics and physics His first physical experiment wascarried out in 1658 (38) he was 16 years old (39) June 5th, 1661 Newton entered theUniversity of Cambridge where he studied mathematics and soon became famous at (40) of 21
31 A who B whose C which D whom
32 A is B were C had been D was
33 A what B who C which D whom
34 A took care B take C looked D looked at
35 A Will B had C would D can
36 A did B done C made D taken
37 A grows B grew C gets D had grown
38 A when B where C that D which
39 A in B during C on D at
40 A the age B the year C years old D age
Read the passage and answer the following sentences
Mark Twain was the pen name of Samuel Longhorn Clemens who was one of the greatestAmerican writers Born in Missouri in 1835, he grew up on the banks of the Mississippi River MarkTwain’s life as a writer started during the Civil War At that time, he was working as a newspaperman
in Nevada and California His short story The Celebrated Jumped Frog of Calaveras County was, animmediate success and his new career began
In 1870, Mark Twain married Olivia Langdon who had great influence on Twain’s books He hadfallen in love with her pictures even before he met her Mark Twain was also a very successful lecturer
He travelled around the country giving talks on a variety of subjects and this also made him famous andincreased the sale of his books
41 When and where was Mark Twain born?
END -Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
Choose the word that has the different stress.
Choose the best answer to complete each of the sentences below.
5. I wouldn’t really call John a friend He is just _ I’ve known him through my friends
A an acquaintance B a friend C a cousin D a pen pal
6. Children are happy to _lucky money in red envelopes
7. “Congratulations on your success!” – “ _ ”
Trang 28A Not at all B All right C The same to you D Thank you
8. “Thank you very much for the wonderful gift.” – “ _”
A You are welcome B Good luck C Congratulations D Don’t mention it
9. Does the earth have enough resources to _10 billion people?
10. Jane _the candle while her friends were singing “Happy Birthday” to her
11. Most students _hard for their exams for the last few weeks
12. On entering the bed room, I found my cat _a roast chicken leg in bed
13. When travelling abroad, there are many places worth _
14. She _French before she began to study English in 2000
15. Tet is the most important celebration to agrarian people in Vietnam
16. They have gone out for a drink _two hours
17. She felt lonely when she first arrived because she had _to talk to
18. If I had taken that French course, I _much progress
19. My grandmother advised _a scarf
20. Students should take _in social activities to help the old, the sick and the disadvantaged
21. _in the family has to work hard so that everything will be fine before the New Year comes
22. The room is too dark for me to see _
Choose the word whose underlined part needs correcting.
23. The population of the world has been increased faster and faster
Thanksgiving is celebrated in the US on the fourth Thursday in November For many Americans it
is the most important holiday apart from Christmas Schools, offices and most businesses close forThanksgiving, and many people make the whole weekend a vacation
Thanksgiving is associated with the time when Europeans first came to North America In 1620 theship the Mayflowers arrived, bringing about 150 people who today are usually called Pilgrims Theyarrived at the beginning of a very hard winter and could not find enough to eat, so many of them died.But in the following summer Native Americans showed them what foods were safe to eat, so that theycould save food for the next winter They held a big celebration to thank God and the Native Americansfor the fact that they had survived
Today people celebrate Thanksgiving to remember these early days The most important part of thecelebration is a traditional dinner with foods that come from North America The meal includes turkey,sweet potatoes (also called yams) and cranberries, which are made into a kind of sauce or jelly Theturkey is filled with stuffing or dressing, and many families have their own special recipe Dessert ispumpkin made into a pie
On Thanksgiving there are special television programs and sports events In New York there is theMacy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, when a long line of people wearing fancy costumes march through
Trang 29the streets with large balloons in the shape of imaginary characters Thanksgiving is considered thebeginning of the Christmas period, and the next day many people go out to shop for Christmas presents.
26. In the United States, Thanksgiving is
A a religious celebration held by Christians only
B celebrated as a public holiday
C more important than Christmas D apart from Christmas
27. According to the passage, Pilgrims are
A people who traveled to America by ships
B trips that religious people make to a holy place
C people who left their home and went to live in North America in 1620s
D Native Americans who live in North America
28. All of the following statements are mentioned EXCEPT
A People celebrate Thanksgiving to thank God
B People usually have traditional dinners on Thanksgiving
C There are lots of entertainments on Thanksgiving
D People go to churches for religious services on Thanksgiving
29. On Thanksgiving
A turkey, yams and pumpkin pies are served
B people join in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
C people wear colored carnival masks matching through the streets
D people go out to shop for Christmas presents
30. Which of the following is NOT true?
A In the US, Thanksgiving is not a national holiday; it's a religious holiday
B Christmas comes less than a month after Thanksgiving
C Thanksgiving was originally celebrated by the first Europeans in North America to thank God for their survival
D The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is colorful and exciting
Put the verbs in the correct forms.
31. We (have) dinner when I suddenly heard a loud bang
32. If I finish the report before Saturday, I (give) it to my boss
33. I am considering (go) _ away on holiday over Christmas
34. I watch my teacher (do) _ the exercise first before I attempt it myself
Rewrite as directed.
35. I have not seen him since last month
The last time _
36. The little girl cried for help in the room They heard it
They heard _
37. “Don’t worry about the examination, Anna” said her friend
Anna’s friend advised
38. I have worked as a doctor for 2 years
I began
39. The old man/ insist/ see/ manager
The old _
40. “Don’t forget to learn this lesson by heart, Jack” his mother said
Jack’s mother reminded
-THE Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest.
Choose the word with the different stress pattern.
5. A international B opportunity C apologize D information
Choose the best answer to complete these sentences.
6. When I met John, he _ from university already
A was graduating B has graduated C graduated D had graduated
Trang 307. Last Sunday, when they _ an exciting football match on TV,the electricity _ out.
A watched/was going B watching/was going C watched/went D were watching/went
8. He did not expect _ to the party
A being invited B be invited C invited D to be invited
9. The students in this class were made _ very hard
10. Smoking _ bad for our health, so my father _ smoking three years ago
A was/stopped B is/has stopped C is/stopped D is/stopped to
11. I couldn't find John at the party last night If I _ him, we _ happy
C had met/would have been D meet/would have been
12. Friendship offers us great _ in life
13. She felt lonely when she first arrived because she had to talk to
14. Alice heard Alley a song when he came into the room
15. According to IFPRI, the world's population is expected to be about 12 billion 2150.
16. If someone offered to buy you one of those cars, which one choose?
17. They _ the room with flowers and balloons
18. In Britain and America, it is _ for everybody to sing 'Auld Lang Syne' on New Year's Eve
A tradition B traditional C traditionally D traditionalism
19. You can believe him I do not think he is capable telling lies
20. The whole family usually tries to get together at Christmas
21. I don't remember _ of the decision to change the company policy on vacations
22. Bob spends a lot of time _ the essay
Choose the underlined part that needs correction
23. They made him to sign a paper admitting his crime
Choose the correct word for each of the blanks.
Christmas is a Christan holiday It commemorates the (27) _ of Jesus Christ more than 2,000years ago But Christmas is also a social and family holiday It is a (28) _ of goodwill, a time forfamily, friends, food, and gift-giving Many Americans share Christmas cookies, (29) _ theirhomes, and place presents under the family Christmas tree Children often hang up stockings for SantaClaus to fill with small gifts According to tradition, Santa arrives on a sleigh (30) _ by reindeer.Presents are usually opened on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day
Trang 3128. A festival B fair C day D gala
Choose the sentence that is closest in meaning to the original sentence.
31. "You mustn't call the police," he said to his wife
A He accused his wife of calling the police B He stopped his wife from calling the police
C He apologized his wife for calling the police D He warned his wife calling the police
32. I/happier/if we/can/go/travel/together
A I was more than happier if we can go traveling together
B I could be more than happier if we can go on travel together
C I would be more happier if we could go traveling together
D I would be happier if we could go traveling together
33. He cannot find a good job because he doesn't know how to use a computer
A If he knows how to use a computer, he can find a good job
B If he knew how to use a computer, he could find a good job
C If he had known how to use a computer, he could find a good job
D If he had known how to use a computer, he could have found a good job
34. The room was empty There _
35. I see him _
A to pass her house every day B to have passed her house every day
C have passed her house every day D pass her house every day
Read the following passage and answer to each of the questions.
On September 19th, 1985, an earthquake hit Mexico City At that time, thousands and thousands ofpeople were on their way to work The earthquake lasted only 4 minutes, but it completely destroyedthousands of buildings Apartment buildings, offices and hospitals collapsed People died under tons ofrubble There were screams and cries throughout Mexico City for days
36. When did the earthquake hit Mexico City?
END -Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest
Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest
5 A advantage B participate C appearance D voluntary
Choose the best answer to each of the following sentences.
6 She to God for an end to her sufferings.
7 I've had no to visit him recently
A occasion B opportunity C chance D All are correct
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9 Because his argument was so confusing, people understood it.
10 Several world have come to help poor people and orphans.
A organize B organizations C organizational D organization
11 Daisy made me _ him next week.
A promise calling B to promise calling C to promise to call D promise to call
12 When I was at secondary school, the boy next to me _ in class.
A was always talking B talked always C was talking always D always talked
13 Have you finished the dishes? I need you help me with my homework.
14 He was accused of the car two months ago.
A steal B having stealing C stolen D having stolen
15 _ painted in dark colors, the room needed some bright lights.
A Having B Having been C To have been D To have
16 My aunt had the house decorated.
A My aunt had to decorate the house B The house is going to be decorated by my aunt
C My aunt has just decorated the house D My aunt had someone decorate the house
17 I think he is not _ our business.
A reliable enough to be informed B enough reliable to be informed
C reliable enough for being informed D reliable enough being informed
18 _ Mary: “Would you like a piece of cake?” _ Tom: “ .”
A Yes, I would B Yes, I do like C Yes, please D Yes, of course
19 The candles were blown and the food began to arrive.
20 _ “Where do you think Mike is from?” _ “ _.”
A Maybe, he comes from Australia B He lives in Australia
C He is Australia D Australia man, of course
21 The students liked that professor’s course because .
A there was few or no homework B not a lot of homework
C if there wasn’t a great amount of homework D there was little or no homework
22 The more waste paper we recycle, _.
A the fewer trees we preserve B the many trees we preserve
C the more we preserve trees D the more trees we preserve
Find the underlined part in each sentence that should be corrected
23 Ben's boss doesn't want him having the habit of using the office phone for personal calls.
Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answers
When we were in England last year, I went fishing with my friend, Peter Early in the morning we were
sitting quietly by the side of a lake when we had an unpleasant surprise We saw a duck coming along with
three ducklings paddling cheerfully behind her As we watched them, there was a sudden swirl in the water Wecaught a glimpse of the vicious jaws of a pike - a fish which is rather like a freshwater shark - and one of theducklings was dragged below the surface (swirl: nước xoáy, catch a glimpse: thoáng nhìn, vicious : hung dữ, pike: cá măng) This incident made Peter furious He vowed to catch the pike On three successive mornings we returned tothe vicinity and used different kinds of bait On the third day Peter was lucky Using an artificial frog as bait, hemanaged to hook the monster There' was a desperate fight but Peter was determined to capture the pike and hesucceeded When we had got it ashore and killed it, he weighed the fish and found that it scaled nearly thirtypounds -a record for that district (incident: sự cố, vow: swear, vicinity: vùng lân cận, bait: mồi, desperate: hopeless, ashore: on shore or
on land, district: vùng, miến)
26 Why do you think Peter was sitting quietly by the lake?
A He was watching the ducks B He wasn't very talkative