ENGLISH TEST 10 (1) I Circle the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others: ( 1m) A zip B strict C climb D sing A man B have C that D many A meet B interest C tea D read A wonderful B are C star D garden I Choose the best answer: (3ms) You can borrow my umbrella I it at the moment A don’t need B needs C doesn’t need D not need The River Nile into the Mediterranean A flowing B flows C flowed D is flowing 3.The sun in the East and in the West A has risen/ has set B rose/ had set C rises/ set D rises/ sets My morning is to set up at seven, have breakfast, then leave for work A timetable B habit C routine D action Marie Curie was the first woman in the Sorbonne A scientist B professor C philosophy D mathematician When you apply for a job you often have to state your A interest B interests C interested D interesting I don’t enjoy to the dentist A go B goes C going D gone The World War Two in 1939 and 1945 A began/ had ended B began/ ended C had begun/ ended D begins/ end He passed his exam with flying colours ‘with flying colours’ means: A badly B easily C successfully D dificultly 10 He agreed the job as soon as possible A start B to start C starting D started 11 He looking at her, wondering where he her before A kept/ saw B keeps/ sees C had kept/ saw D kept/ had seen 12 The thief went away when the alarm clock A went off B got into C continued D went away III Circle the underlined part in the sentence that needs correcting: (1m) (A) Does (B) it ever (C) snows (D) in India? (A) What time (B) John (C) have an English lesson (D) on Monday?- At 9:30 My sister (A) makes me (B) doing my homework (C) so I can’t (D) go out It took (A) me (B) a long time to (C) get used to (D) wear contact lenses IV A Use the given word(s) to write the meaningful sentence: (1m) Jeny/ seldom/ attend/ class/ afternoon …………………………………………………………………… It/ take/ me/ 10 minute/ go school/ bike …………………………………………………………………… B Write the sentence, using the cues: (1m) He’ll come I’ll give you a call (As soon as ) ……………………………………………………………………… We finished the work We watched TV (After ) ……………………………………………………………………… V A Read the passage, and write the questions and then answer them: (1.5ms) Barbara Lively, the writer, is married with two children She has written over 40 books She started writing after the death of her first husband She has lived in many parts of the world, including Japan and India She spent her childhood in Egypt, but came to England in 1966 She has written both prose and poetry, but is best known for her romantic novels She has won many awards, including the Booker Prize, which she won in 1988 for the novel ‘Dark Time to Come’ What/ Barbara/ job? ………………………………………………………… When/ she/ come/ England? ………………………………………………………… What/ she/ best known/ for? ………………………………………………………… 15-MINUTE ENGLISH TEST A (10) I Put one of these verbs in each sentence Put the verb in the corect form: LOVE SPEND BUY MISS COST Ann a lot of money yesterday She bought a dress which $50 He her We were hungry, so we something to eat in the shop He his mother II Circle the best answer: My sister loves working with (child/ childs/ children/ childrens) He (leaves/ leave/ leaving/ to leave) for work at 6:00 Forget your (worry/ worries/ worrying/ worried) and enjoy yourself The worker (work/ worked/ works/ working) hard to support his family The company provides houses for some of its (work/ working/ workers/ works) 15-MINUTE ENGLISH TEST B (10) I Put one of these verbs in each sentence Put the verb in the correct form: HAVE TEACH TRY HURT FALL John down the stairs this morning and his leg He breakfast at 8:00 Tom’s father him how to drive when he was 17 He hard II Circle the best answer: Music has been called the universal (language/ languages/ history/ histories) He (finish/ finishes/ finishing/ finishs) work at 7:00 There is plenty of (work/ works/ working/ worked) to be done in the garden 15-MINUTE ENGLISH TEST 10 (2) I Circle the word that has the underlined part pronounced diferently from the others: what call got doctor all sport stop ball bore more bought wrong II Grammar and vocabulary:* Circle the best answer: The brothers ( differs/ differ/ different/ difference) widely in their tastes It’s only fair that the ( poor/ rich/ blind/ dead) should pay higher taxes than the ( poor/ rich/ blind/ dead) Last night we ( used to go/ had gone/ go/ went) to the cinema She ( lived/ had lived/ used to live/ has lived) in Sydney, but now she lives in Melbourne * Combine the two sentences using the suitable Relative Pronoun: 1.He wanted me to come at 2p.m This didn’t suit me at all She tore up my photo This upset me The man is very friendly He lives next door ENGLISH TEST 10 (2) I Circle the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others: ( 1m) a bought b brought c.though d thought a blue b sugar c could d woman a talk b ball c walking d got a future b early c burn d excursion II Choose the best answer: (3ms) My uncle is a He often does research in his laboratory a science b sciences c scientist d scientists My uncle John manager of the firm a has just made b has just been made c has just been making d is just made He invented a new kind of wheelchair for the a unhappy b rich c unemployed d disabled There are a lot of regional in England a different b differently c differences d differs It’s the largest ship I a have ever seen b see c saw d had ever seen Gold near San Francisco in 1848, and the gold rush started the following year a discovered b was discovered c has been discovering d is discovering The boy is standing over there is my son a which b whom c whose d who Jim passed his driving test, surprised everybody a who b which c whom d that I a friend at six a meet b met c am meeting d will have met 10 Tom, had been driving all day, was tired a which b who c whom d that 11 I can’t meet you tomorrow because my parents to see me a are coming b come c will come d all are correct 12 This is the first time I that play a have ever seen b saw c am seeing d have seen III Circle the underlined part in the sentence that needs correcting: (1m) I (A) used to (B) getting up (C) late (D) when I was small Billy (A) has called his lawyer last night (B) to tell him about his problems, but he (C) was told that the lawyer (D) had gone to a lecture (A) The government (B) is doing something (C) to help (D) the poor people Ho Chi Minh City, (A) which it has the (B) biggest population, is also the (C) largest city in (D) my country IV Read the passage to find the information Write it in the blanks: (2ms) The computer, the marvel of the machine age, has been in use since 1964 A computer can simple computationsadd , subtract, multiply, and divide- with lightning speed and perfect accuracy Once it is given a “program” – that is, a carefully worked- out set of instructions devised by a technician trained in computer language – a computer can gather a wide range of information for many purposes At times computers seem almost human They can “read” handprinted letters, play chess, compose music, write plays, and even design other computers Is it any wonder that they are sometimes called “thinking” machine? Even though they are taking over some of the taks that were once accomplished by our own brains, computers are not replacing us – at least not yet Our brain has more than 10 billion cells A computer has only a few hundred thousand parts For some time to come, then, we can safely say that our brains are at least 10,000 times more complex than a computer How we use them is for us, not the computer, to decide Artificial intelligence or the has been in use since 1946 A computer can – add, subtract, multiply, and divide with lightning speed and perfect accuracy A computer can gather a wide range of for many purposes At times, computers seem almost because they can read handprinted letters, play chess, compose music, write plays and even design other computers Computers are sometimes called machines Our has more than 10 billion cells A computer has only a few hundred thousand Our brains are more than a computer V Write the sentence so that it has the same meaning: (3ms) They have just stolen his car His car ………………………… The last time I played tennis was 2002 I haven’t When he was young, he usually did morning exercise in the park He used …………………… He arrived on time It surprised everybody He arrived on time ………………………… everybody I haven’t seen that man here before It’s the first time ……………………………… The girl is sitting here She’s my sister- in- law The girl , 15-MINUTE ENGLISH TEST 10 (2) I Circle the word that has the underlined part pronounced diferently from the others: what call got doctor all sport stop ball bore more bought wrong II Grammar and vocabulary:* Circle the best answer: The brothers ( differs/ differ/ different/ difference) widely in their tastes It’s only fair that the ( poor/ rich/ blind/ dead) should pay higher taxes than the ( poor/ rich/ blind/ dead) Last night we ( used to go/ had gone/ go/ went) to the cinema She ( lived/ had lived/ used to live/ has lived) in Sydney, but now she lives in Melbourne * Combine the two sentences using the suitable Relative Pronoun: 1.He wanted me to come at 2p.m This didn’t suit me at all She tore up my photo This upset me The man is very friendly He lives next door PRESENT SIMPLE/ PRESENT CONTINUOS This food (is smelling/ smells) delicious He (is going / goes) to the gym every week Right now Tony (is washing/ washes) his car Laurie always (goes/ is going) to work at seven We (go/ are going) to the movie at six tonight He usually (phones/ is phoning) in the evening It may sound strange but I (believe/ am believing) his story I (remember/ am remembering) my first day at school SIMPLE PAST/ PAST CONTINUOS At o’clock in the morning Mary (was reading/ read) I (was calling/ called) Linda at 10 last night While I (watched/ was watching) T.V I heard a strange noise When Bob (arrived/ was arriving) everyone was eating While I was studying, my roommate (listened/ was listening) to the radio Jerry (was buying/ bought) a new car last month When I heard the knock on the door, I (opened/ was opening) it He (went/ was going) to the library when he suddenly saw her pass by Change to the third person: ‘My name’s Roberta I’m a nurse I work in a hospital in Boston I don’t live in Boston I live outside it I drive to work I’m single and I have a boyfriend My boyfriend’s name’s Alex We are both 24.’ Complete with one word in each space: My brother’s name - - - Eduardo He’s 28 and he - - - in Madrid with - - - wife, Lourdes, and - - daughter Laura Eduardo - - - in a bank in Madrid Lourdes - - - a journalist They - - - have much free time They - - - five days a week On Saturdays Eduardo - - - shopping and Lourdes - - - after Laura On Sundays - - - they normally visit Laura’s grandmother In the evening Eduardo - - - the football on TV and Lourdes - - - the newspaper In summer they usually - - - to Portugal for their holidays But last summer they - - - to Morocco Each sentence has a mistake Find it and correct it: London is a city very big My mother works in a hotel is a receptionist My father watch TV in the evening He’s like watching football On Sundays we go in a restaurant Han is bussinessman You family is very nice I like listen to music Our school have a lot of students 10 The childrens go to school near here 11 We have the dinner at seven 12 Buses in London are reds 13 My brother no have a job 14 Do you want a ice-cream? 15 Is near here my flat 16 My brother go to university 17 English is a language international 18 I don’t like swim 19 I arrive at Heathrow airport at ten o’clock last night 20 She could to speak three languages when she was ten 21 Where did you went last night? 22 I saw the wife of Jeremy at the shop 23 I don’t can go out because I have a lot of homework 24 In the kitchen is a table 25 I was to the cinema last weekend 26 My children like they’re school very much 27 I buy a new video 28 Did you watch the football on TV last evening? 29 Italian people is very artistic 30 I like cities because I can go to the theatre 31 It’s very hot today- you like something to drink? 32 Peter’s got a lot of books because he’d like reading 33 How many children you got? 34 How many money has he got? 35 Who’s is that new car? 36 I’m go home now because it’s late 37 Last night I went to a café for to meet my friends 38 We’re going have a test next week 39 I’m wear old clothes because I’m going to clean the car 40 Peter is French, he’s coming from Paris 41 What you doing tonight? 42 My sister is more old than me? 43 I think is going to rain 44 Your house is bigger than my 45 Who is the most rich person in the world? SEMESTER I – ENGLISH 10 II Put each verb in brackets in the correct tense: (1.5ms) Ann lives in London but her brother John 1.(live) in Paris He 2.(arrive) yesterday to visit her She loves her brother and is happy to be with him Tomorrow she (take) him to some interesting places in London 2 A 1.(you, see) _ this film? B Yes, I have A When 2.(you, see) _ it? B I 3.(see) _ it last week III Give the correct form of the word in brackets: (1.5ms) Their children are fond of (read) _ picture books He is (interest) in English The old lady never has any (visit) The book was (write) by a famous author You look more (beauty) in your new dress Some children are (mental) _ retarded IV In each of the following sentence, there is one mistake Find it and correct it Write the answer in the blank See the example: (1.5ms) EX: When I’m tired, I like watch TV I like to watch They were hungry, so she suggested to have dinner early They are collecting money for poor and needy I can’t find my dictionary, that is a real nuisance They used go to the theatre when they lived in Paris When you want to go to the cinema tonight, I’ll go with you The man which came with Jane is her husband V Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence: (2ms) Julia started working for this company years ago Julia for years No one has done this job This job Although they were old, they worked very hard They worked very hard in spite of “I don’t have many friends,” Tom said to Ann Tom told Dear Mom, This is just a quick note to tell you how the holiday is going We’re staying in a nice hotel in a quiet part of town, so you can imagine how we feel As you know, this is a small city, and the people are very kind and friendly We have had some good weather since we got here, so we are feeling very happy We have seen some of the beautiful sights and a few museums, and we thought they were very impressive Yesterday we decided to go for a swim, and we went to a nice beach where the water was blue and clean Last night we had a delicious meal in a wonderful restaurant The food and services were excellent When the bill came, we could hardly believe it, as it was so cheap As our hobbies are sightseeing and swimming, we enjoyed the holiday so much Anyway, I’d better stop, but I’ll write again soon Love, Mary & John Where/ Mary and John/ staying? What/ people in the city/ like? weather/ been/ very bad/ there? Where/ Mary and John/ go for a swim? they/ pay a lot/ their delicious meal? 45-MINUTE ENGLISH TEST 10 (3) I Put the underlined word with the same sound into the column: (1.5ms) here air wear near threatened surprised -II Use the correct form/ tense of verbs: (2ms) I’m sure Tom will lend you some money I’d be very surprised if he (refuse) I wasn’t hungry I (just, have ) lunch -3 It’s really a good film You (go) and see it -4 That sounds like a good offer I (accept) it if I (be) you -5 She came to the party without (invite) -6 The house is dirty It (clean) for weeks Many people are said (be) homeless after floods Most people like (give) presents -III Use the correct form of words: (1.5ms) Mr Lee is interested in the (conserve) of the environment What you think of your purple shoes? Well, they’re certainly (differ) -3 She suffered from food (poison) yesterday She’s been (sick) for weeks -5 She was (possible) the greatest writer of her generation -6 Her father’s friend is a (technology) IV Correct the mistake if necessary: 1.5ms) John is my friend We know each other for years Volvos are make in Sweden You should doing more exercise It’s good for you I’ll give it to Jack when he come How long have you been interested in the environment? That picture didn’t be painted by Monet V Read the passage then write the correct form of words in brackets: (2ms) Every nation (have) areas of natural beauty These areas almost always contain valuable and interesting (plant) and animals that often cannot be (find) anywhere else on Earth Therefore, these areas must be protected so that they can continue to add to people’s enjoyment and scientific (know) For this purpose dozens of countries in North and South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and South Pacific have (establish) more than 3,500 national parks and other protected areas Included in these are many (nature) preserves that have been set aside to conserve a particular kind of plant or (animal) A number of countries (have) also set aside areas or sites of great historical significance - - -5 - -IV Rewrite the sentence using the word(s) given: (1.5ms) 1.They didn’t pay Jim very much Jim -2 They will ask you a lot of questions at the interview You Your friend is always coughing because he smokes too much Advise him to stop smoking You Shall we go for a walk? How about I can’t the work because I’m ill If They wanted to buy the house, but they didn’t have enough money If 45-MINUTE ENGLISH TEST 10 (4) I Put the underlined word with the same sound into the line: (1m) music prize songs classical tickets cousin records he’s /s/ /z/ _ II Use the correct WORD FORMS/TENSES OF VERBS: (2ms) I don’t think that film is (bore) _ All of us were (surprise) at her success _ There are a lot of (attract) jobs in this company It’s a (joint) owned business _ ‘My suitcase is so heavy!’ ‘Give it to me I (carry) it for you _ I hear you and John (get) married! Congratulations! ‘Where (you, go) on holiday this year?’ ‘Da Lat What about you?’ ‘We don’t know yet Maybe we (go) to Nha Trang.’ _ III Complete each of the following sentences, using a suitable word(s): (2ms) What a beautiful day! Why don’t we have breakfast in garden How many countries _ in the first World Cup? ‘Tien Quan Ca’, the Vietnam National was written by Van Cao There were no chairs _ on, so we all had to sit on the floor Wait _ the rain stops Luu Huu Phuoc is one of the well-known in Vietnam As _ footballer Pele’ was famous for his powerful kicking and controlling the ball books are expensive IV There is a mistake in each sentence Find and correct it: (1.5ms) He was exciting at the news she told him yesterday _ The house is not big enough for all of us to living in _ Don’t leave until that I arrive _ I will stop shouting until you let me go _ Who did tell you about George’s friend? _ How did you like a film? _ V Put each of the following words in its correct place in the following passage: (2ms) group stage number one fans concert lyrics top ten recording studio After the Beatles, the Rolling Stones have probably been the most successful (1) ………….in Britain Most of their records have gone into the (2) ……….and they’ve had many at (3) ………… But their records have usually been made in a (4)……… and I always wanted to hear them live at a (5)………… I wanted to see them perform on (6) ………….in front of thousands of excited (7) ………… And I did, at Earls Court in 1983 It was great And Mick Jager, the vocalist, sang all the old favourites I couldn’t hear the (8)……… very well beacause of the noise, but somehow it didn’t matter 1. _ _ _ _ I Rewrite the sentence using the instruction in brackets: (1.5ms) Learning English is not easy (It is ) Rock began to develop from rock-‘n’-roll in the 1960s (It until ) The film was exciting to the boy (The boy ) They speak English fluently (write a question for the underlined word) _ He took off his shoes so that he couldn’t make any noise (using to-infinitive) _ The children are playing in the garden (write a question for the underlined word) _ 15-MINUTE ENGLISH TEST 10 (3) Grammar and Vocabulary: * Use the correct form of the given word: The car is running (beauty) He’s a television ( entertain) There’s a time to work and a time to (play) She (watch) the children as they crossed the road * Rewrite the sentence use the cues: 1.The teacher is sick We’ll have no class tomorrow because because of Mary looks happy She’s just got good marks because because of He worked hard He didn’t pass the exams Although Despite She’s getting married to James She doesn’t love him Although In spite of 15-MINUTE ENGLISH TEST 10 (3) Grammar and Vocabulary: * Use the correct form of the given word: The car is running (beauty) He’s a television ( entertain) There’s a time to work and a time to (play) She (watch) the children as they crossed the road * Rewrite the sentence use the cues: 1.The teacher is sick We’ll have no class tomorrow because because of Mary looks happy She’s just got good marks because because of He worked hard He didn’t pass the exams Although Despite She’s getting married to James She doesn’t love him Although In spite of VI Read the letter Make questions using the suggested words and answer them: (2.5ms) Dear Mom, This is just a quick note to tell you how the holiday is going We’re staying in a nice hotel in a quiet part of town, so you can imagine how we feel As you know, this is a small city, and the people are very kind and friendly We have had some good weather since we got here, so we are feeling very happy We have seen some of the beautiful sights and a few museums, and we thought they were very impressive Yesterday we decided to go for a swim, and we went to a nice beach where the water was blue and clean Last night we had a delicious meal in a wonderful restaurant The food and services were excellent When the bill came, we could hardly believe it, as it was so cheap As our hobbies are sightseeing and swimming, we enjoyed the holiday so much Anyway, I’d better stop, but I’ll write again soon Love, Mary & John Where/ Mary and John/ staying? What/ people in the city/ like? weather/ been/ very bad/ there? Where/ Mary and John/ go for a swim? they/ pay a lot/ their delicious meal? Key ENGLISH TEST 10 (1) I Circle the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others: ( 1m) A zip B strict C climb D sing A man B have C that D many A meet B interest C tea D read A wonderful B are C star D garden I Choose the best answer: (3ms) You can borrow my umbrella I it at the moment A don’t need B needs C doesn’t need D not need The River Nile into the Mediterranean A flowing B flows C flowed D is flowing 3.The sun in the East and in the West A has risen/ has set B rose/ had set C rises/ set D rises/ sets My morning is to set up at seven, have breakfast, then leave for work A timetable B habit C routine D action Marie Curie was the first woman in the Sorbonne A scientist B professor C philosophy D mathematician When you apply for a job you often have to state your A interest B interests C interested D interesting I don’t enjoy to the dentist A go B goes C going D gone The World War Two in 1939 and 1945 A began/ had ended B began/ ended C had begun/ ended D begins/ end He passed his exam with flying colours ‘with flying colours’ means: A badly B easily C successfully D dificultly 10 He agreed the job as soon as possible A start B to start C starting D started 11 He looking at her, wondering where he her before A kept/ saw B keeps/ sees C had kept/ saw D kept/ had seen 12 The thief went away when the alarm clock A went off B got into C continued D went away III Circle the underlined part in the sentence that needs correcting: (1m) (A) Does (B) it ever (C) snows (D) in India? (A) What time (B) John (C) have an English lesson (D) on Monday?- At 9:30 My sister (A) makes me (B) doing my homework (C) so I can’t (D) go out It took (A) me (B) a long time to (C) get used to (D) wear contact lenses IV A Use the given word(s) to write the meaningful sentence: (1m) Jeny/ seldom/ attend/ class/ afternoon …………………………………………………………………… It/ take/ me/ 10 minute/ go school/ bike …………………………………………………………………… B Write the sentence, using the cues: (1m) He’ll come I’ll give you a call (As soon as ) ……………………………………………………………………… We finished the work We watched TV (After ) ……………………………………………………………………… V A Read the passage, and write the questions and then answer them: (1.5ms) Barbara Lively, the writer, is married with two children She has written over 40 books She started writing after the death of her first husband She has lived in many parts of the world, including Japan and India She spent her childhood in Egypt, but came to England in 1966 She has written both prose and poetry, but is best known for her romantic novels She has won many awards, including the Booker Prize, which she won in 1988 for the novel ‘Dark Time to Come’ What/ Barbara/ job? ………………………………………………………… When/ she/ come/ England? ………………………………………………………… What/ she/ best known/ for? ………………………………………………………… 15-MINUTE ENGLISH TEST A (10) I Put one of these verbs in each sentence Put the verb in the corect form: LOVE SPEND BUY MISS COST Ann a lot of money yesterday She bought a dress which $50 He her We were hungry, so we something to eat in the shop He his mother II Circle the best answer: My sister loves working with (child/ childs/ children/ childrens) He (leaves/ leave/ leaving/ to leave) for work at 6:00 Forget your (worry/ worries/ worrying/ worried) and enjoy yourself The worker (work/ worked/ works/ working) hard to support his family The company provides houses for some of its (work/ working/ workers/ works) 15-MINUTE ENGLISH TEST B (10) I Put one of these verbs in each sentence Put the verb in the correct form: HAVE TEACH TRY HURT FALL John down the stairs this morning and his leg He breakfast at 8:00 Tom’s father him how to drive when he was 17 He hard II Circle the best answer: Music has been called the universal (language/ languages/ history/ histories) He (finish/ finishes/ finishing/ finishs) work at 7:00 There is plenty of (work/ works/ working/ worked) to be done in the garden 15-MINUTE ENGLISH TEST 10 (2) I Circle the word that has the underlined part pronounced diferently from the others: what call got doctor all sport stop ball bore more bought wrong II Grammar and vocabulary:* Circle the best answer: The brothers ( differs/ differ/ different/ difference) widely in their tastes It’s only fair that the ( poor/ rich/ blind/ dead) should pay higher taxes than the ( poor/ rich/ blind/ dead) Last night we ( used to go/ had gone/ go/ went) to the cinema She ( lived/ had lived/ used to live/ has lived) in Sydney, but now she lives in Melbourne * Combine the two sentences using the suitable Relative Pronoun: 1.He wanted me to come at 2p.m This didn’t suit me at all She tore up my photo This upset me The man is very friendly He lives next door ENGLISH TEST 10 (2) I Circle the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others: ( 1m) a bought b brought c.though d thought a blue b sugar c could d woman a talk b ball c walking d got a future b early c burn d excursion II Choose the best answer: (3ms) My uncle is a He often does research in his laboratory a science b sciences c scientist d scientists My uncle John manager of the firm a has just made b has just been made c has just been making d is just made He invented a new kind of wheelchair for the a unhappy b rich c unemployed d disabled There are a lot of regional in England a different b differently c differences d differs It’s the largest ship I a have ever seen b see c saw d had ever seen Gold near San Francisco in 1848, and the gold rush started the following year a discovered b was discovered c has been discovering d is discovering The boy is standing over there is my son a which b whom c whose d who Jim passed his driving test, surprised everybody a who b which c whom d that I a friend at six a meet b met c am meeting d will have met 10 Tom, had been driving all day, was tired a which b who c whom d that 11 I can’t meet you tomorrow because my parents to see me a are coming b come c will come d all are correct 12 This is the first time I that play a have ever seen b saw c am seeing d have seen III Circle the underlined part in the sentence that needs correcting: (1m) I (A) used to (B) getting up (C) late (D) when I was small Billy (A) has called his lawyer last night (B) to tell him about his problems, but he (C) was told that the lawyer (D) had gone to a lecture (A) The government (B) is doing something (C) to help (D) the poor people Ho Chi Minh City, (A) which it has the (B) biggest population, is also the (C) largest city in (D) my country IV Read the passage to find the information Write it in the blanks: (2ms) The computer, the marvel of the machine age, has been in use since 1964 A computer can simple computationsadd , subtract, multiply, and divide- with lightning speed and perfect accuracy Once it is given a “program” – that is, a carefully worked- out set of instructions devised by a technician trained in computer language – a computer can gather a wide range of information for many purposes At times computers seem almost human They can “read” handprinted letters, play chess, compose music, write plays, and even design other computers Is it any wonder that they are sometimes called “thinking” machine? Even though they are taking over some of the taks that were once accomplished by our own brains, computers are not replacing us – at least not yet Our brain has more than 10 billion cells A computer has only a few hundred thousand parts For some time to come, then, we can safely say that our brains are at least 10,000 times more complex than a computer How we use them is for us, not the computer, to decide Artificial intelligence or the has been in use since 1946 A computer can – add, subtract, multiply, and divide with lightning speed and perfect accuracy A computer can gather a wide range of for many purposes 4 At times, computers seem almost because they can read handprinted letters, play chess, compose music, write plays and even design other computers Computers are sometimes called machines Our has more than 10 billion cells A computer has only a few hundred thousand Our brains are more than a computer V Write the sentence so that it has the same meaning: (3ms) They have just stolen his car His car ………………………… The last time I played tennis was 2002 I haven’t When he was young, he usually did morning exercise in the park He used …………………… He arrived on time It surprised everybody He arrived on time ………………………… everybody I haven’t seen that man here before It’s the first time ……………………………… The girl is sitting here She’s my sister- in- law The girl , 15-MINUTE ENGLISH TEST 10 (2) I Circle the word that has the underlined part pronounced diferently from the others: what call got doctor all sport stop ball bore more bought wrong II Grammar and vocabulary:* Circle the best answer: The brothers ( differs/ differ/ different/ difference) widely in their tastes It’s only fair that the ( poor/ rich/ blind/ dead) should pay higher taxes than the ( poor/ rich/ blind/ dead) Last night we ( used to go/ had gone/ go/ went) to the cinema She ( lived/ had lived/ used to live/ has lived) in Sydney, but now she lives in Melbourne * Combine the two sentences using the suitable Relative Pronoun: 1.He wanted me to come at 2p.m This didn’t suit me at all She tore up my photo This upset me The man is very friendly He lives next door PRESENT SIMPLE/ PRESENT CONTINUOS This food (is smelling/ smells) delicious He (is going / goes) to the gym every week Right now Tony (is washing/ washes) his car Laurie always (goes/ is going) to work at seven We (go/ are going) to the movie at six tonight He usually (phones/ is phoning) in the evening It may sound strange but I (believe/ am believing) his story I (remember/ am remembering) my first day at school SIMPLE PAST/ PAST CONTINUOS At o’clock in the morning Mary (was reading/ read) I (was calling/ called) Linda at 10 last night While I (watched/ was watching) T.V I heard a strange noise 4 When Bob (arrived/ was arriving) everyone was eating While I was studying, my roommate (listened/ was listening) to the radio Jerry (was buying/ bought) a new car last month When I heard the knock on the door, I (opened/ was opening) it He (went/ was going) to the library when he suddenly saw her pass by Change to the third person: ‘My name’s Roberta I’m a nurse I work in a hospital in Boston I don’t live in Boston I live outside it I drive to work I’m single and I have a boyfriend My boyfriend’s name’s Alex We are both 24.’ Complete with one word in each space: My brother’s name - - - Eduardo He’s 28 and he - - - in Madrid with - - - wife, Lourdes, and - - daughter Laura Eduardo - - - in a bank in Madrid Lourdes - - - a journalist They - - - have much free time They - - - five days a week On Saturdays Eduardo - - - shopping and Lourdes - - - after Laura On Sundays - - - they normally visit Laura’s grandmother In the evening Eduardo - - - the football on TV and Lourdes - - - the newspaper In summer they usually - - - to Portugal for their holidays But last summer they - - - to Morocco Each sentence has a mistake Find it and correct it: London is a city very big My mother works in a hotel is a receptionist My father watch TV in the evening He’s like watching football On Sundays we go in a restaurant Han is bussinessman You family is very nice I like listen to music Our school have a lot of students 10 The childrens go to school near here 11 We have the dinner at seven 12 Buses in London are reds 13 My brother no have a job 14 Do you want a ice-cream? 15 Is near here my flat 16 My brother go to university 17 English is a language international 18 I don’t like swim 19 I arrive at Heathrow airport at ten o’clock last night 20 She could to speak three languages when she was ten 21 Where did you went last night? 22 I saw the wife of Jeremy at the shop 23 I don’t can go out because I have a lot of homework 24 In the kitchen is a table 25 I was to the cinema last weekend 26 My children like they’re school very much 27 I buy a new video 28 Did you watch the football on TV last evening? 29 Italian people is very artistic 30 I like cities because I can go to the theatre 31 It’s very hot today- you like something to drink? 32 Peter’s got a lot of books because he’d like reading 33 How many children you got? 34 How many money has he got? 35 Who’s is that new car? 36 I’m go home now because it’s late 37 Last night I went to a café for to meet my friends 38 We’re going have a test next week 39 I’m wear old clothes because I’m going to clean the car 40 Peter is French, he’s coming from Paris 41 What you doing tonight? 42 My sister is more old than me? 43 I think is going to rain 44 Your house is bigger than my 45 Who is the most rich person in the world? SEMESTER I – ENGLISH 10 II Put each verb in brackets in the correct tense: (1.5ms) Ann lives in London but her brother John 1.(live) in Paris He 2.(arrive) yesterday to visit her She loves her brother and is happy to be with him Tomorrow she (take) him to some interesting places in London A 1.(you, see) _ this film? B Yes, I have A When 2.(you, see) _ it? B I 3.(see) _ it last week III Give the correct form of the word in brackets: (1.5ms) Their children are fond of (read) _ picture books He is (interest) in English The old lady never has any (visit) The book was (write) by a famous author You look more (beauty) in your new dress Some children are (mental) _ retarded IV In each of the following sentence, there is one mistake Find it and correct it Write the answer in the blank See the example: (1.5ms) EX: When I’m tired, I like watch TV I like to watch They were hungry, so she suggested to have dinner early They are collecting money for poor and needy I can’t find my dictionary, that is a real nuisance They used go to the theatre when they lived in Paris When you want to go to the cinema tonight, I’ll go with you The man which came with Jane is her husband V Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence: (2ms) Julia started working for this company years ago Julia for years No one has done this job This job Although they were old, they worked very hard They worked very hard in spite of “I don’t have many friends,” Tom said to Ann Tom told Dear Mom, This is just a quick note to tell you how the holiday is going We’re staying in a nice hotel in a quiet part of town, so you can imagine how we feel As you know, this is a small city, and the people are very kind and friendly We have had some good weather since we got here, so we are feeling very happy We have seen some of the beautiful sights and a few museums, and we thought they were very impressive Yesterday we decided to go for a swim, and we went to a nice beach where the water was blue and clean Last night we had a delicious meal in a wonderful restaurant The food and services were excellent When the bill came, we could hardly believe it, as it was so cheap As our hobbies are sightseeing and swimming, we enjoyed the holiday so much Anyway, I’d better stop, but I’ll write again soon Love, Mary & John Where/ Mary and John/ staying? What/ people in the city/ like? weather/ been/ very bad/ there? Where/ Mary and John/ go for a swim? they/ pay a lot/ their delicious meal? 45-MINUTE ENGLISH TEST 10 (3) I Put the underlined word with the same sound into the column: (1.5ms) here air wear near threatened surprised -II Use the correct form/ tense of verbs: (2ms) I’m sure Tom will lend you some money I’d be very surprised if he (refuse) I wasn’t hungry I (just, have ) lunch -3 It’s really a good film You (go) and see it -4 That sounds like a good offer I (accept) it if I (be) you -5 She came to the party without (invite) -6 The house is dirty It (clean) for weeks Many people are said (be) homeless after floods Most people like (give) presents -III Use the correct form of words: (1.5ms) Mr Lee is interested in the (conserve) of the environment What you think of your purple shoes? Well, they’re certainly (differ) -3 She suffered from food (poison) yesterday She’s been (sick) for weeks -5 She was (possible) the greatest writer of her generation -6 Her father’s friend is a (technology) IV Correct the mistake if necessary: 1.5ms) John is my friend We know each other for years Volvos are make in Sweden You should doing more exercise It’s good for you I’ll give it to Jack when he come How long have you been interested in the environment? That picture didn’t be painted by Monet V Read the passage then write the correct form of words in brackets: (2ms) Every nation (have) areas of natural beauty These areas almost always contain valuable and interesting (plant) and animals that often cannot be (find) anywhere else on Earth Therefore, these areas must be protected so that they can continue to add to people’s enjoyment and scientific (know) For this purpose dozens of countries in North and South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and South Pacific have (establish) more than 3,500 national parks and other protected areas Included in these are many (nature) preserves that have been set aside to conserve a particular kind of plant or (animal) A number of countries (have) also set aside areas or sites of great historical significance - - -5 - -IV Rewrite the sentence using the word(s) given: (1.5ms) 1.They didn’t pay Jim very much Jim -2 They will ask you a lot of questions at the interview You Your friend is always coughing because he smokes too much Advise him to stop smoking You Shall we go for a walk? How about I can’t the work because I’m ill If They wanted to buy the house, but they didn’t have enough money If 45-MINUTE ENGLISH TEST 10 (4) I Put the underlined word with the same sound into the line: (1m) music prize songs classical tickets cousin records he’s /s/ /z/ _ II Use the correct WORD FORMS/TENSES OF VERBS: (2ms) I don’t think that film is (bore) _ All of us were (surprise) at her success _ There are a lot of (attract) jobs in this company It’s a (joint) owned business _ ‘My suitcase is so heavy!’ ‘Give it to me I (carry) it for you _ I hear you and John (get) married! Congratulations! ‘Where (you, go) on holiday this year?’ ‘Da Lat What about you?’ ‘We don’t know yet Maybe we (go) to Nha Trang.’ _ III Complete each of the following sentences, using a suitable word(s): (2ms) What a beautiful day! Why don’t we have breakfast in garden How many countries _ in the first World Cup? ‘Tien Quan Ca’, the Vietnam National was written by Van Cao There were no chairs _ on, so we all had to sit on the floor Wait _ the rain stops Luu Huu Phuoc is one of the well-known in Vietnam As _ footballer Pele’ was famous for his powerful kicking and controlling the ball books are expensive IV There is a mistake in each sentence Find and correct it: (1.5ms) He was exciting at the news she told him yesterday _ The house is not big enough for all of us to living in _ Don’t leave until that I arrive _ I will stop shouting until you let me go _ Who did tell you about George’s friend? _ How did you like a film? _ V Put each of the following words in its correct place in the following passage: (2ms) group stage number one fans concert lyrics top ten recording studio After the Beatles, the Rolling Stones have probably been the most successful (1) ………….in Britain Most of their records have gone into the (2) ……….and they’ve had many at (3) ………… But their records have usually been made in a (4)……… and I always wanted to hear them live at a (5)………… I wanted to see them perform on (6) ………….in front of thousands of excited (7) ………… And I did, at Earls Court in 1983 It was great And Mick Jager, the vocalist, sang all the old favourites I couldn’t hear the (8)……… very well beacause of the noise, but somehow it didn’t matter 1. _ _ _ _ I Rewrite the sentence using the instruction in brackets: (1.5ms) Learning English is not easy (It is ) Rock began to develop from rock-‘n’-roll in the 1960s (It until ) The film was exciting to the boy (The boy ) They speak English fluently (write a question for the underlined word) _ He took off his shoes so that he couldn’t make any noise (using to-infinitive) _ The children are playing in the garden (write a question for the underlined word) _ 15-MINUTE ENGLISH TEST 10 (3) Grammar and Vocabulary: * Use the correct form of the given word: The car is running (beauty) He’s a television ( entertain) There’s a time to work and a time to (play) She (watch) the children as they crossed the road * Rewrite the sentence use the cues: 1.The teacher is sick We’ll have no class tomorrow because because of Mary looks happy She’s just got good marks because because of He worked hard He didn’t pass the exams Although Despite She’s getting married to James She doesn’t love him Although In spite of 15-MINUTE ENGLISH TEST 10 (3) Grammar and Vocabulary: * Use the correct form of the given word: The car is running (beauty) He’s a television ( entertain) There’s a time to work and a time to (play) She (watch) the children as they crossed the road * Rewrite the sentence use the cues: 1.The teacher is sick We’ll have no class tomorrow because because of Mary looks happy She’s just got good marks because because of He worked hard He didn’t pass the exams Although Despite She’s getting married to James She doesn’t love him Although In spite of VI Read the letter Make questions using the suggested words and answer them: (2.5ms) Dear Mom, This is just a quick note to tell you how the holiday is going We’re staying in a nice hotel in a quiet part of town, so you can imagine how we feel As you know, this is a small city, and the people are very kind and friendly We have had some good weather since we got here, so we are feeling very happy We have seen some of the beautiful sights and a few museums, and we thought they were very impressive Yesterday we decided to go for a swim, and we went to a nice beach where the water was blue and clean Last night we had a delicious meal in a wonderful restaurant The food and services were excellent When the bill came, we could hardly believe it, as it was so cheap As our hobbies are sightseeing and swimming, we enjoyed the holiday so much Anyway, I’d better stop, but I’ll write again soon Love, Mary & John Where/ Mary and John/ staying? What/ people in the city/ like? weather/ been/ very bad/ there? Where/ Mary and John/ go for a swim? they/ pay a lot/ their delicious meal? ... scientists My uncle John manager of the firm a has just made b has just been made c has just been making d is just made He invented a new kind of wheelchair for the a unhappy b rich c unemployed... scientists My uncle John manager of the firm a has just made b has just been made c has just been making d is just made He invented a new kind of wheelchair for the a unhappy b rich c unemployed... worker (work/ worked/ works/ working) hard to support his family The company provides houses for some of its (work/ working/ workers/ works) 15-MINUTE ENGLISH TEST B (10) I Put one of these verbs