to Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer: Stamp collecting is the collecting of postage stamps and related objects, such as overs envelopes or packages with stamps on t
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I Pronunciation:
Choose the word that has the main stress placed differently from that of the others
1 A pursuit B leisure C popular D television 2.A entertain B recreation C sophisticated D population
Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others.
II Choose the best answer:
3 It is the library ………
A that often I borrow books from B that I often borrow books from C where I often borrow books from D from that I often borrow books
4 This is the novel ………… I’ve been expecting A that B which C no word is needed D All are correct
5 He rang James, ………… a good friend as well as his trainer A who was B that was C being D to be
6 ………… came from France were really more friendly than any others
A The athletes, that B The athletes, whom C The athletes, who D The athletes, which
7 The average TV ……….time of the British is about 25 hours a week A seeing B viewing C looking D observing
8 Both human beings and ……… are important A natural B nature C naturally D international
9 It was the bridges that ……….to help the local children go to school easily A.was built B were build C were built D built
10 A ……… is a place where people have their camping holidays A campground B sleeping bag C campfire D tent
11 People who like art can ………a course in painting A run B make C take D buy
12 Her stamp ……… is very big She has collected over two thousand stamps A collector C collecting C collect D collection
13 ……… were punished as they were late
A Both Tom and Ann B Either Tom or Ann C Neither Tom nor Ann D Not only Tom but also Ann
14 The boys are so noisy that ………….their father ………… their mother can sleep A either / or B neither / nor C both / and D all / or
15 The film on TV was ………….boring …………long, so we turned off the TV set A either / or B neither / or C both / and
D neither / nor
16 Both my sister and her husband ………….good PEOPLE A has B have C is having D are having
17 She neither talked nor ………….her feelings A show B showed C showing D shown
18 I'm very fond natural spectacular scenery A of B in C with D at
19 It was the musical performance on TV that by our family A was most enjoying B was most enjoyed C most enjoyed
D was most enjoyable
20 that the capital of South Carolina was moved from Charleston to ColumbiA
22 It was Mr Harding the bill to yesterday
A who sent my secretary B to whom my secretary sent C that my secretary sent D my secretary sent
23 The Vietnamese participants always take part sports events with great enthusiasm A in B on C at D to
Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer:
Stamp collecting is the collecting of postage stamps and related objects, such as overs ( envelopes or packages with stamps on them ) It is one of the world’s most popular hobbies, with estimates of the number of collectors ranging up to 20 millions in the United States alone
Many casual collectors enjoy accumulating stamps without worrying about the tiny details, but the creation of a large or comprehensive collection generally requires some philatelic knowledge.This is especially important for those who intend to spend large amounts for stamps Stamp collectors are an important source of revenue for some small countries that create limited runs of elaborate stamps designed mainly to be bought by stamp collectors.The stamps produced by these countries far exceed the postal needs of the countries
Some collectors, observing the generally rising prices of rare stamps, have taken to Philatelic Investment Rare stamps are among the most
portable of tangible investments, and are easy to store.They offer an attractive alternative to art, other collectible investments, and precious
metals
24 The estimated number of stamp collectors in the United States is …….A 20 millions B 10 millions C 30 millions D 15 millions
25 Philatelic knowledge is especially important for …A those who intend to spend large amounts for stamps B many casual collectors enjoy
26 The word they in paragraph 4 refers to …… A Rare stamps B Small countries C Stamp collectors D The prices of rare stamps
27 Which of the following is NOT true about rare stamps ?
28 A They are an important source of revenue B They offer an attractive alternative to art
C They are easy to store D They are among the most portable of tangible investments
Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer to fill in the blanks:
Up to now, Thailand ……… the host country of the Asian Games four times In 1996, Thailand held the Games for the first time
It was the 5th Games with 18 countries competing In 1970, South Korea dropped its plan to host the Games ……… security threats from North Korea, and the ……….host Thailand administered the Games in Bangkok using the fund of South Korea In 1978, Pakistan dropped its plan to host the Games due to conflicts with Bangladesh and India Thailand ……… to help and the Games was held in Bangkok, Thailand from 6 to 20 December 1998
29 A has been B is C will be D was 30.A due to B because C despite D as
31.A previous B old C advanced D before 32.A offered B suggested C made D advised
30 Mary didn’t say a word and she didn’t smile ( neither …….nor )
−−> ………
31 The clown amused the children ( cleft sentence in the passive )
−−> ………
32 Nam visits his grandmother every week (Cleft sentence)
−−> ………
33 My mother cleaned the house and she cooked the dinner ( not only ……but also )
I Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest
1 A earth B with C birth D death 2 A.lifted B lasted C happened D decided
2 A advise B.raise C.lose D precise 4A.miles B.words C.accidents D tentions
II Choose the word whose main stress pattern is not the same as that of the others
7. The spaceship from the ground A landed B took off C traveled D fell
8. Lionel’s accident is the most news we’ve heard this month A tragedy B tragedian C tragic D tragedienne
Trang 29. The spacecraft is already in round the moon A ring B flight C habit D orbit
10 When the queen entered the room, everybody stood up in silence as a mark of to her
11 She told me I would have an accident if I more care A I’m not taking B haven’t taken C won’t take D didn’t take
12 We were extremly tired at the end of the journey We for more than 24 hours
13 Driving in London is supposed to be but I didn’t find it difficult all
14 Unfortunately, the university reacted unfavorably the proposals A.against B by C to D with
15 He might be Jack and Laura’s father, ? A isn’t he B.mightn’t he C doesn’t he D hasn’t he
16 She said Paris was the most romantic city in the world, ?A wasn’t she B.wasn’t it C didn’t it D.did she
17 Give me a call as soon as you arive at the airport, ?A will you B.did you C.do you D.won’t you
18 I am the only representative of Vietnam in this competition, ? A not I B isn’t I C amn’t I D aren’t I
19 The successful flight marked the breakthrough of Chia’s manned space project
III Read the passage carefully and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) that best fits each gap
ON THE MOON
In 1969, the first astronauts from Earth (22) on the moon They had (23) for a trip for a long time and knew
their mission (24) doing thing that had never been done before The astronauts wore special heavy boots to (25)
them from floating off into space On the moon, they had time to (26) Moon rocks and soil (27) before returning to Earth Those brave people, and others after them, are (28) for much of the knowledge we now have about the Moon was formed It is (29) that scientists will (30) to learn more about how galaxy was formed by studying the data (31) back from the Moon 20 A landed B flew C went D ran 21 A managed B planned C prepared D tried 22 A included B involved C aimed D concerned 23 A help B prevent C avoid D make 24 A assemble B get C take D collect 25 A models B pieces C brands D samples 26 A prepared B responsible C available D ready 27 A likely B able C hopeful D seemly 28 A go on B keep C continue D keep up 29 A hold B brought C taken D gotten 30 I / impress / all / decoration / you / done / room A I was very impressed on all decoration you’ve done in your room B I was impressed by all the decoration you have done in your room C I was impressed in all decoration you’ve done your room D I was impressed on all decoration you’ve done your room 31 In / end / I / decide / not / buy / dictionary / because / it / too / expensive A In an end I decided not buying the dictionary because it was too expensive B.In the end I decided not bought the dictionary because of it too expensive C.In an end I decided wouldn’t buy the dictionary because it was too expensive D In the end I decided not to buy the dictionary because it was too expensive 32 be sure / good seat / your tickets / should / bought / advance A I’m sure about a good seat for your tickets should be bought in advance B To be sure of good seat, your tickets should bought in advance C To be sure a good seat for your tickets should be bought in advance D.To be sure of a good seat, your tickets should be bought in advance 33 your parents / pleased / see / long absence A Your parents are pleased to see a long absence B Your parents are pleased to see you during your long absence C Your parents will be pleased to see you after your long absence D Your parents will be pleased with seeing you after a long absence IV Add questions tags to the following statements 36 Nobody liked the play, ? 37 Somebody wanted a drink, ?
38 Not a very good film, ? 39 I’m too late, ?
40 Don’t touch that button, ?
Fill in the blank with an appropriate preposition 41 Yuri Gagarin lifted into space aboard the Vostok 1 9.07 a.m Moscow time 12th April, 1961 42 He was orbit around the Earth a speed of more than 17,000 miles per hour 43 No onoe knew precisely what would happen a human being space 44 How would the mind deal the psychological tension? 45 How would the body react the extreme changes in temperature? 46 We congratulate you your successful flight V Writing; You can have bread, or you can have sandwiches (Either…or)………
We are learning English at Duc Linh High school ( cleft sentence in the passive )……… ………
I went to see my nephew Jimmy I used to look after him when he was small (relative pronoun)………
I couldn't remember the number of my own car This made the police suspicious,………
On the trip you can enjoy spectacular scenery You can have a lot of outdoor activities (both and) ………
VI. Read the passage and fill each gap with a suitable word provided:
threw – swam – medals – men’s – ever – six - accident – slipped – event - first
SWIMMING: Good evening Well, today’s most important … ( 1 ) … was certainly the women’s 200 - metre freestyle The American, Doris Kennedy, was …(2)……and got the gold medal She … (3) ……the 200 metres in the new world record time of 1 minute 58 seconds The USA won two gold …(4) … yesterday, and three the day before, so in the first three days they’ve won … (5)… “gold”
JAVELIN: This is Jack from Canada This morning he won the …….(6 ) ….javelin final At his first attemp he….(7)…….the javelin over 100
metres Nobody has ……(8)…….done this before Unfortunately, there was nearly a terrible …….(9)…….in the javelin event Henry Fraster, the Bristish competitor, … (10 ) …………when he was throwing his javelin and hit a judge in the foot Luckily, it didn’t hurt him
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