Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 4 to 8.. GOOD FRI[r]
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Time allowance: 45 minutes Full name: Class: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
1. He apologized for not reply to my letter
A B C D
2. You had better look of a new job, Andrew
A B C D
3. A huge amount of tourists come to this city every year
A B C D
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 4 to 8.
GOOD FRIENDS
Psychologists have long known that having a set of cherished companions is crucial to mental
well-being A recent study by Australian investigators concluded that our friends even help to (4) _ our
lives The study concentrated (5) _ the social environment, general health, and lifestyle of 1,477
persons older than 70 years The participants were asked how much contact they had with friends,
children, relatives and acquaintances
Researchers were surprised to learn that friendships increased life (6) _ to a far greater
extent than frequent contact with children and other relatives This benefit held true even after these
friends had moved away to another city and was independent of factors such as socio- economic status,
health, and way of life According to scientists, the ability to have relationships with people to
(7) _ one is important has a positive effect on physical and mental health Stress and tendency
towards depression are reduced, and behaviours that are damaging to health, such as smoking and
drinking, occur less frequently (8) _, our support networks, in times
of calamity in particular, can raise our moods and feelings of self-worth and offer helpful strategies
for dealing with difficult personal challenges
(Source: Academic Vocabulary in Use by Michael McCarthy and Felicity O'Dell)
6 A. insurance B. expectation C. assurance D. expectancy
8 A. Otherwise B. For example C. However D. Moreover
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.
9. Paul and Daisy are discussing life in the future
- Paul: "I believe space travel will become more affordable for many people in the future."
- Daisy: " "
A. I am sorry to hear that B. It doesn't matter at all
C. It's very kind of you to say so D. There's no doubt about that
10. Jenny and her teacher are meeting at the bus stop
- Jenny: "Good afternoon, Miss How are you?"
- Teacher: " And you?"
A. I'm leaving now B. I'm going home C. I'm thirsty years old D. Fine, thank you
Trang 2Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from $ to $.
Walt Disney was born in 1901 in Chicago, but soon moved to a small farm near Marceline, Missouri From
this rural and rather humble beginning, he later became one of the most famous and beloved motion-picture
producers in history Although he died in 1966, his name and artistic legacy continue to influence the lives of millions of people throughout the world
After several years of barely making ends meet as a cartoon artist operating from his Los Angeles garage,
Disney had his first success in 1928, with his release of a Mickey Mouse cartoon Throughout the next decade, he continued to produce a number of cartoons, and develop more of his highly profitable and enduring creations, such as Donald Duck and Pluto In the late 1930s, he issued a full-length cartoon film Snow White became an instant commercial and critical success This was only the first of many films, both animated and not, produced
by Disney and his studio.
But as renowned as Disney name is for cartoons and movies, it is probably best known for a string of
spectacular amusement and theme parks Starting with California's Disneyland in 1955 and culminating with the fantastically successful Disney World and EPCOT Center in Florida, Disney became a household name In recent
years, the theme park concept became international, with openings in Tokyo and Paris With the continuing
success of Disney, the creation of future theme park is under discussion
11. It can be inferred from the passage that
A. the California theme park is now closed
B. Disney created cartoon movies and "non-cartoon" movies
C. the Tokyo theme park is in financial difficulty
D. Snow White was Disney's most successful film
12. Which of the following is the title for the passage?
A. Walt Disney and Animated Cartoons B. Walt Disney and his Legacy
C. The history of Disney World and Disneyland D. Walt Disney's Boyhood Years
13. According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?
A. Disney's first concern was always profitability
B. Mickey Mouse was Disney's only cartoons creation
C. Snow White was the first full-length cartoon film
D. Disney's first achieved success after his death
14. In future years it is most likely that
A. the Paris theme park will become successful B. the remaining theme parks will also close
C. Disney will produce only cartoons D. the Disney name will stay well-known
15. The word "concept" in bold in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _.
16. The word "humble" in bold in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to .
17. In paragraph 2 "barely making ends meet" in bold is closest in meaning to .
A. not making much money B. meeting personal failure
C. trying new businesses D. producing only a few cartoons
18. The word "renowned" in bold in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _
A. talked about B. possessed C. well-known D. useful
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
19 A. judge B. annual C. population D. stimulate
20 A. encourage B. reciting C. enthusiasm D. competition
Mark the letter A , B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
21. The population of the word has been increasing faster and faster
Trang 3A. getting smaller in amount B. raising uncontrollably
C. becoming greater in number D. going limited
22. Linda hoped……… to the party, but she wasn't
A. to be invited B. inviting C. to invite D. being invited
23. He was badly………….in the war and still bears the scars
24. ……… the farmwork, the farmers returned home
A. Finish B. Having finished C. Being finished D. Finishing
25. ………… umbrella should not be used during ………… thunderstorm
26. In tonight's quiz, our contestants have come from all over the country
27. A person who decided who has won a competition is called a
A. competitor B. contestant C. representative D. judge
28. We encouraged students to…….….fully in the running of the college
29. The English competition was ………… by the students' parents society
30. Everyone congratulated Jim ……… winning the tournament
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three
in the position of primary stress in each of the foflowing questions.
31 A. performance B. donation C. charity D. society
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Give the correct form of the following verbs/ words
33.The General Knowledge Quiz is an opportunity to test my general (know)
34.The first inhabitants of the area relied on the land for their (live) _
35.He hates queuing; he is such a kind of _ person patience
36.Thomas _broke the expensive vase (accident)
37.She coomplained to the company about its awful service and they sent her a written _ (apologize)
38 The thief admitted (steal) _ Mrs Brown’s car
39.Last summer I (study) _English in Can Tho City
40.At this time yesterday we (play) _ tennis in the schoolyard
41 + 42.Yesterday they (go) _ home after they (finish) _ their work
Rewrite sentences without changing their meaning
43 “Congratulations! You’ve won the scholarship” he said to me
He congratulated _
44 She dislikes people asking her about her marriage
Trang 4She dislikes .
45 “It is not true I did not taking your beg, Mrs Smith”
Tom denied _
46 “ I’ve always wanted to be a pilot” Paul said to you
=> Paul has always dreamed _
47 “Would you like to come with me?” John said to Mary
John invited _
48.“Don’t forget to water the roses,” my aunt said to Alfred
My aunt reminded _
49 After Jimmy had cleaned the floor, she went to the cinema with her friends (cleaned)
50 Marie always pays her bills regularly She's careful that way
It is