Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct synonym of the underlined words in the sentences.. Despite of a change in the weather, the picnic went ahead as planned.. The picn
Trang 1Full name: ……… MID – TERM TEST
Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation.
Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress.
Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer.
5 The children had been of the danger, but had taken no notice
6 The council wants to the character of the city while reconstructing the Old Quarter
7 My doctor me to take up swimming as it is such good exercise
8 It turned out to be a journey when the weather became bad
9 If listeners are overloaded with too much information, they tend to
10 The car was completely in the accident
11 Mary demanded that the heater immediately Her apartment was freezing
A repaired B be repaired C being repaired D been repaired
12 Switching to eco light bulb is one way to protect the environment
A energy-wasting B energy-expending C energy-lacking D energy-saving
13 I didn't meet him right away he had to talk to his boss first
14 Mary is completely with her wedding plans
15 It is impolite that you there when he gets off the plane
A be not standing B been not standing C not be standing D not been standing
16 To green is to practise simple green lifestyles, which helps save the planet for further generation
Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct synonym of the underlined word(s) in the sentences.
17 One of the oldest forms of folk art is handicraft, the creation of objects with the hands.
18 Alcoholism is the third leading cause of death and afflicts over 10 million Americans annually.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the words OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined words in each of the following questions
19 Scientists are experimenting on ways to dispose of waste safely
20 The burning of fossil fuels has led to air pollution and deforestation caused land erosion.
A resulted in B resulted from C brought about D caused
Read the following passage and choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each
of the numbered gaps.
People used to know more or less how their children would live Now things are changing so quickly that we don't even know what our own lives will be (21) in a few years What follows is not a science fiction It's how experts see the future
You’re daydreaming behind the wheel of your car, but that's OK You have it on automatic pilot and with its high-tech computers and cameras, your car 'knows' (22) you home safely You're hungry, so you head for the kitchen as soon as you get home You ordered groceries by computer an hour ago and you know that by now they (23) You kitchen has a two-door refrigerator, (24) opens to the outside to accept deliveries You’ve already paid for the food by having the money (25) from your bank account Nobody uses cash anymore
23 A arrive B are arriving C will arrive D have arrived
Trang 2Choose the underlined word or phrase A, B, C, or D that needs correction.
26 Because of (A) urbanization continues, not only (B) the infrastructure for health but also (C) other social services in
cities need improving (D)
27 It was (A) suggested that Oscar studies (B) the material more carefully (C) before attempting to pass (D) the exam
28 As a child (A) grows on, its physical health (B) is affected (C) by (D) many elements in the air, water and food.
Choose the correct sentence A, B, C, or D that is grammatically correct and means exactly the same as the given sentence
29 Although the weather changed, the picnic went ahead as planned
A Despite of a change in the weather, the picnic went ahead as planned
B The picnic went ahead as planned in spite of a change in the weather
C In spite of the picnic went ahead as planned, the weather changed
D Because of a weather change, the picnic went ahead as planned
30 I haven't got any milk left I must go and buy some
A I haven't got any milk left, but I must go and buy some B I haven't got any milk left, or I must go and buy some
C I haven't got any milk left, for I must go and buy some D I haven't got any milk left, so I must go and buy some
31 He doesn't like going out He doesn't invite any friends home
A He either goes out or invites any friends home B He neither goes out nor invites any friends home
C He not only goes out but also invites any friends home D He goes out but not invites any friends home
32 I was under a strong impression that she had not told the truth
A I believed that she had not told the truth B I doubted that she had not told the truth
C I protested that she had not told the truth D I insisted that she had not told the truth
33 It is the earth's gravity that gives us our weight
A If there were not the earth's gravity, we would be weightless B Due to the earth's gravity we cannot weigh anything
C The earth's gravity is given weight by people
D If there hadn't been the earth's gravity, we would have been weightless
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges
34 Hi, Alice Would you like to go to the movies tonight?
C I'll be ready in no time D Why? What's the matter?
35 Hi, what are you looking for?
A Yes, I usually look for things B No way I am gonna show you
C Oil Oil that we use for cooking D OK, I'll take it
Read the following passages and choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions
Because of the severe drought which has continued this year, water rationing will go into effect on Monday Lawns cannot be watered with automatic sprinklers; driveways, porches and decks cannot be hosed down You may water by hand, but only on even- numbered days Cars can be washed on Wednesdays only The city has hired a new drought patrol crew, which will be looking for offenders If you are caught, there will be a $50 fine for the first offence and a $100 fine for the second offence We realise that this is strict, but the drought has affected us dramatically We ask your co-operation in conserving water
Besides the drought rules, we ask that you be prudent in your household water use Turn off the faucet while you brush your teeth Take short showers; you might even consider turning off the water as you soap up Don't wash dishes under running water, and when you wash your clothes, save the final rinse water to begin your next load Let’s all work together to save our community’s water
36 What is the main problem the speaker is referring to?
A The lack of water B The quality of water C The cost of water D The abundance of water
37 What should people do on Monday?
A Water their cars B Disconnect their washing machines C Wash their decks D Turn off their sprinklers
38 If you have a lawn, what are your rules?
A Use the sprinkler on Mon-Fri B Water by hand
C Water on Wednesdays D Don’t water
39 What will the drought patrol crew do?
A Fine citizens B Look for water sources C Ration water D Write new water rules
40 What does the speaker suggest?
C Reusing washing machine water D Taking baths instead of showers
Key:
Trang 3Full name: ……… MID – TERM TEST
Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation.
Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress.
Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer.
5 The children had been of the danger, but had taken no notice
6 The council wants to the character of the city while reconstructing the Old Quarter
7 My doctor me to take up swimming as it is such good exercise
8 It turned out to be a journey when the weather became bad
9 If listeners are overloaded with too much information, they tend to
10 The car was completely in the accident
11 Mary demanded that the heater immediately Her apartment was freezing
A repaired B be repaired C being repaired D been repaired
12 Switching to eco light bulb is one way to protect the environment
A energy-wasting B energy-expending C energy-lacking D energy-saving
13 I didn't meet him right away he had to talk to his boss first
14 Mary is completely with her wedding plans
15 It is impolite that you there when he gets off the plane
A be not standing B been not standing C not be standing D not been standing
16 To green is to practise simple green lifestyles, which helps save the planet for further generation
Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct synonym of the underlined word(s) in the sentences.
17 One of the oldest forms of folk art is handicraft, the creation of objects with the hands.
18 Alcoholism is the third leading cause of death and afflicts over 10 million Americans annually.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the words OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined words in each of the following questions
19 Scientists are experimenting on ways to dispose of waste safely
20 The burning of fossil fuels has led to air pollution and deforestation caused land erosion.
A resulted in B resulted from C brought about D caused
Read the following passage and choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each
of the numbered gaps.
People used to know more or less how their children would live Now things are changing so quickly that we don't even know what our own lives will be (21) in a few years What follows is not a science fiction It's how experts see the future
You’re daydreaming behind the wheel of your car, but that's OK You have it on automatic pilot and with its high-tech computers and cameras, your car 'knows' (22) you home safely You're hungry, so you head for the kitchen as soon as you get home You ordered groceries by computer an hour ago and you know that by now they (23) You kitchen has a two-door refrigerator, (24) opens to the outside to accept deliveries You’ve already paid for the food by having the money (25) from your bank account Nobody uses cash anymore
23 A arrive B are arriving C will arrive D have arrived
Trang 4Choose the underlined word or phrase A, B, C, or D that needs correction.
26 Because of (A) urbanization continues, not only (B) the infrastructure for health but also (C) other social services in
cities need improving (D)
27 It was (A) suggested that Oscar studies (B) the material more carefully (C) before attempting to pass (D) the exam
28 As a child (A) grows on, its physical health (B) is affected (C) by (D) many elements in the air, water and food.
Choose the correct sentence A, B, C, or D that is grammatically correct and means exactly the same as the sentence in italics.
29 Although the weather changed, the picnic went ahead as planned
A Despite of a change in the weather, the picnic went ahead as planned
B The picnic went ahead as planned in spite of a change in the weather
C In spite of the picnic went ahead as planned, the weather changed
D Because of a weather change, the picnic went ahead as planned
30 I haven't got any milk left I must go and buy some
A I haven't got any milk left, but I must go and buy some B I haven't got any milk left, or I must go and buy some
C I haven't got any milk left, for I must go and buy some D I haven't got any milk left, so I must go and buy some
31 He doesn't like going out He doesn't invite any friends home
A He either goes out or invites any friends home B He neither goes out nor invites any friends home
C He not only goes out but also invites any friends home D He goes out but not invites any friends home
32 I was under a strong impression that she had not told the truth
A I believed that she had not told the truth B I doubted that she had not told the truth
C I protested that she had not told the truth D I insisted that she had not told the truth
33 It is the earth's gravity that gives us our weight
A If there were not the earth's gravity, we would be weightless B Due to the earth's gravity we cannot weigh anything
C The earth's gravity is given weight by people
D If there hadn't been the earth's gravity, we would have been weightless
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges
34 Hi, Alice Would you like to go to the movies tonight?
C I'll be ready in no time D Why? What's the matter?
35 Hi, what are you looking for?
A Yes, I usually look for things B No way I am gonna show you
C Oil Oil that we use for cooking D OK, I'll take it
Read the following passages and choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions
Because of the severe drought which has continued this year, water rationing will go into effect on Monday Lawns cannot be watered with automatic sprinklers; driveways, porches and decks cannot be hosed down You may water by hand, but only on even- numbered days Cars can be washed on Wednesdays only The city has hired a new drought patrol crew, which will be looking for offenders If you are caught, there will be a $50 fine for the first offence and a $100 fine for the second offence We realise that this is strict, but the drought has affected us dramatically We ask your co-operation in conserving water
Besides the drought rules, we ask that you be prudent in your household water use Turn off the faucet while you brush your teeth Take short showers; you might even consider turning off the water as you soap up Don't wash dishes under running water, and when you wash your clothes, save the final rinse water to begin your next load Let’s all work together to save our community’s water
36 What is the main problem the speaker is referring to?
A The lack of water B The quality of water C The cost of water D The abundance of water
37 What should people do on Monday?
A Water their cars B Disconnect their washing machines C Wash their decks D Turn off their sprinklers
38 If you have a lawn, what are your rules?
A Use the sprinkler on Mon-Fri B Water by hand
C Water on Wednesdays D Don’t water
39 What will the drought patrol crew do?
A Fine citizens B Look for water sources C Ration water D Write new water rules
40 What does the speaker suggest?
C Reusing washing machine water D Taking baths instead of showers