Modern English developed from the Middle English dialect of the East Midlands and was influenced by the English used in London, where a printing press was set up in 1476.. The developmen[r]
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Choose the word that has the different underlined part (1.25pts)
PART 3: VOCABULARY AND STRUCTURE.
Choose the best answer (2pts)
11 People wanted to see the opening of the ceremony _they left home very early in the morning
12 We have many well - teachers
A qualify B quality C qualified D qualification
13 His handwriting is terrible It’s not easy at all what he writes
A to see B to read C reading D seeing
14 Last week my kids to the biggest zoo in town by my wife
A took B were taken C went D has gone
15 The weather is nice Shall we the mountains this morning?
16 If we want to have an excellent essay, we must have a good _
17 If you study at The Brighton Language Center – UK, you can live in on campus
A mobile room B private room C hotel D domitory
18 I can complete a English test if it’s necessary
Give the correct form of the verbs (1pt)
19 I wish I (will visit) your home village some day
20 If he (talk) in class, he might be fined
21 Don’t worry Everything (be) _ alright
22 This is the first time I (taste) _ such a delicious dish
Give the correct form of the words (0,5pts)
23 The party was so (enjoy) _ I had so much fun
24 I want to have such large (collect) of stamps just like hers
PART 4: READING
Read the passage below.
English began as a West Germanic language which was brought to England around 400 AD Old English was the spoken and written language of England between 400 and 1100AD But Old Engish was very different from modern English and only a few words can be easily identified English from about 1300 to
1500 is known as Middle English It was influenced by French and Latin in vocabulary and pronunciation Modern English developed from the Middle English dialect of the East Midlands and was influenced by the English used in London, where a printing press was set up in 1476 The development of printing helped establish standards of spelling grammar, but there remained a lot of variation
True or False (1pt)
25 English was invented by the inhabitants
26 Old English was spoken and written from 1100 to 1300
27 Old English was the same as the language at present
28 The development of printing helped establish standards of spelling grammar
Answer the questions (1pt)
29 When did people bring English to England as a West Germanic language?
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30 What aspects of Middle English were influenced by French and Latin?
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PART 4: WRITING
Rewrite the sentences, keep the meaning unchanged (2pts)
31 It’s a pity that I don’t have a chance to meet my favorite band
I wish ………
32 He aked me: “Are you going home now?”
He asked………
33 My father said: “Where do you want to go next summer?”
My father asked………
34 The train is leaving in 10 minutes We must hurry up
Because ………
II Circle the best answer A, B, C or D to complete each of the following sentences : ( 2 ms )
1 He wishes he _ go to Ho Chi Minh next summer
2 You will pass this exam _ you study hard
3.If I have some money, I ………… a television for my perents
A buys B will buy C will buying D to buy
4 If I ………… Her address, I will send her a letter
A to find B finding C will find D find
5 This window ……… by him yesterday
A are break B were break C broken D was broken
6 I don’t like my present job as a nurse I wish I ………an artist
7 I wish you……… go camping with us tomorrow
8 She asked me where I ………from
III Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the
sentence printed : ( 2.0ms)
a Lan opens the window
→ The window……….………
b He doesn’t like playing sports
→ He wishes he………
c He said “I will buy this book tomorrow”
→ He said…….………
d They have found the keys in the drawer
→ The keys………
IV/ Read this paragraph carefully, then answer the following questions: ( 2ms )
Hoa was born in Hue, but now she is living in Ha Noi with her aunt and uncle She went to Ha Noi two years ago Now she is studying at Quang Trung School Yesterday was her thirteenth birthday She had a small party with her friends They ate a lot of food, fruits and cakes In the evening Hoa had a stomachache Her aunt was worried She called a doctor The doctor arrived and gave Hoa some medicine She took the medicine and went to bed Today Hoa feels better
1 Where was Hoa born?
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2 When did she go to Ha Noi?
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3 Did they eat a lot of food, fruits and cakes?
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V/ Write a letter of inquiry to the institution requesting for more information about the courses and fees (2ms)
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B- PHONICS: (1pt) Choose the word in each group that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest: (1 pt) 1 A few B dew C new D sew 2 A smart B cart C carry D start 3 A burn B bury C curly D turn 4 A about B south C count D young C- READING: (2,5pts) Read the text carefully, then do the tasks below: I live in a small village called Henfield There are about 500 people here The village is quiet and life here is slow and easy You never have to queue in shops or banks People never throw rubbish in the streets, so the village is always clean The air is also very clean because there is not much heavy traffic It's much more friendly here than in a city Everyone knows everyone and if someone has a problem, there are always people who can help However, there are somethings I don't like about Henfield One thing is that there's not much to do in the evening We haven't got any cinemas or theaters Another problem is that people always talk about each other and everyone knows what everyone is doing But I still prefer village life to life in a big city Part I: Complete the sentences by filling one suitable word from the text (1pt) 1 Henfield is a small
2 The of the village is about 500 people 3 There is not much heavy traffic so the air is very
4 We haven't got any or theaters
Part II: Answer the questions (1,5pts)
1 Where does the writer live ?
FOREIGN LANGUAGE COUNCIL G/F, 12 Nam Trang street
Study English, French in the morning and evening
Places available in beginner/ intermediate classes.
Courses start on third November
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2 Why is the village always clean?
3 Do people in this village know each other well?
D- LANGUAGE FOCUS: (2,5pts)
Part I: Fill in the blanks with one suitable word (1,5p)
asked so of between if could
1 What aspect learning English do you find most difficult?
2 Lan me where I lived
3 I can't swim I wish I swim
4 You must study harder you want to pass the exam
5 On saturday afternoon, I have a meeting 2p.m and 4 p.m
6 Hoa is ill today she won't go to school
Part II: Supply the correct verb form (0,5pts)
1 If you want to pass the exam, you must (study) hard
2 He asked me if I (be) a teacher
Part III: Circle the letter (A, B, C or D) under the word or phrase that would not be appropriate and correct them (0,5pts)
Example: She worked hard, but she passed her exam B but so
A B C D
1 I want to study to Japan to learn Japanese
A B C D
2 They asked me how old was I
A B C D
E- WRITING: (2pts)
Part I: Rearrange the words and phrases to have meaningful sentences: (1 pt)
1 if she could/ a computer/ I asked Lan/ use
2 where I would/ asked me/ the teacher/ spend/ that summer vacation
Part II: Rewrite the following sentences, using reported speech (1pt)
Ex: ''I like English'' Lan said > Lan said she liked English
1 “Do you enjoy your music class ?'' I asked Hoa
> I asked Hoa
2 “Do you live with your parents?'' My teacher asked me
> My teacher asked me
I/Choose the words whose undered lined part is pronounced differently from that of the others(1pt)
1 A.pleased B advised C played D.washed
2 A.boxes B washes C watches D goes
3 A.wanted B booked C laughed D stopped
4.A trains B stamps C hotels D caves
II/Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in each sentence: (2pts)
1.Did he ………to live in the country when he was young ?
A use B used C get used D be used
2 I wish I …………get good marks for the coming exam
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3 It rained heavily……… while I …………last night
A sleep B slept C sleeping D was sleeping
4 My brother is very ……… wearing jeans
A likes B.loves C.enjoys D.fond of
5 My father………….for the national bank from 1999 to 2003
A works B worked C has worked D work
6 Levis Strauss…………jeans for women
A has invented B invented C invent D invents
7 English ……….in many countries in the world
A speaks B is speaking C is spoken D has spoken
8 My sister likes sweets………….from chocolate
A made B making C to make D that make
III/ Supply the correct verb forms of the verbs in the brackets :(2pts)
1 I (know)……… her for a very long time
2 Listen ! I think someone ( knock)……… at the door
3 Jack is always late for school If only he ( go)………to school on time
4 The new stadium ( finish)……… last year
IV/ Fill in the blanks with the correct prepositions.(1pt)
1 People like wearing jeans because the material doesn’t wear …… easily
2 These shoes are made ………….good leather They are strong
3 We’re lived in this village ………30 years
4 It is hours ……… Barbara last rang
V/ Choose the word ( A, B, C or D) that best fits each of the blank spaces: (2pts)
Some people learn a second language….(1)… Other people have trouble learning a new language How can you have yourselves learn a new language , such as English ? There are several ways to make learning English a little….(2)….and more interesting
The first step is to feel positive about learning English If you believe that you can learn , you will learn …(3)… patient You do not to have to understand…(4)….all at once It’s natural to make mistakes when you learn something new We can learn from our mistakes
The second step is to practice your English For example , write in a journal, or diary, everyday You will get used to… (5)… in English , and you will feel comfortable expressing your ideas in English After several weeks , you will see that your writing is improving In addition, you much speak English everyday You can practice with your classmates … (6)…class
The third step is to kêp a record ò your language learning You can write this in your journal After… (7)….class , think about what you did Did you answer a question….(8)….?Did you understand something the teacher explained? Perhaps the lesson was difficult , but you tried to understand it
It is important to practice everyday and make a record of your achivements
1.A ease B easy C easily D all A, B, C
2.A ease B easy C easily D.easier
3.A be B being C to be D been
4.A anything B nothing C everything D something
5.A write B writing C to write D written
6.A outside B of side C beside D by side
7.A some B each C all D few
8.A correctly B correction C correct D corrective
VI Rewrite the following sentences so that they have the same meaning as the root ones:(2pts)
1 We don’t allow smoking in the restaurant
Smoking………
2 Helen stared to learn Chinese in 2000
Helen has………
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The dishes………
3 Noone cleaned the yard yesterday
The yard………
Ex: 2 Choose one word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others by circling
A, B, C or D (1pt):
Ex: 3 Circle the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences: (3pts)
1 I wish I have a computer
2 Many designers took from Vietnam's ethnic minorities
A.impression B.fashion C.inspiration D.friendliness
3 Wearing uniform helps students equal in many ways
4 Maryam and Lan pen pals for over two years
5 There old buildings in this area
A.used to B.used to being C.used to be D.used
6 Please go on
Ex 4 Fill in each gap with a word from the box: (2 pts)
When I (1) a child, I used (2) go to see my grandmother I thought her house was (3) beautiful as a palace and the garden seemed bigger than a park (4) I grew (5) the house and (6) seemed smaller but I still loved visiting the old lady There were so many beautiful things in the house Sometimes, I played (7) the doll’s house which was older than grandmother herself At (8) times, I looked for books which were more interesting than my children’s books at home
Ex5 Rewrite the sentences: (2 pts)
1 I got up late I didn’t go to school on time (BECAUSE)
2 It is raining hard We will stay at home (SO THAT)
3 “Where are you studying?” Said Mai ( Reported speech)
4 “Do you live there?” Liz asked ( Reported speech)
The end
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Ex: 2 Choose one word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others by circling
A, B, C or D (1pt):
Ex: 3 Circle the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences: (3pts)
7 I wish I have a computer
8 Many designers took from Vietnam's ethnic minorities
A.impression B.fashion C.inspiration D.friendliness
9 Wearing uniform helps students equal in many ways
10 Maryam and Lan pen pals for over two years
11 There old buildings in this area
A.used to B.used to being C.used to be D.used
12 Please go on
Ex 4 Fill in each gap with a word from the box: (2 pts)
When I (1) a child, I used (2) go to see my grandmother I thought her house was (3) beautiful as a palace and the garden seemed bigger than a park (4) I grew (5) the house and (6) seemed smaller but I still loved visiting the old lady There were so many beautiful things in the house Sometimes, I played (7) the doll’s house which was older than grandmother herself At (8) times, I looked for books which were more interesting than my children’s books at home
Ex5 Rewrite the sentences: (2 pts)
5 I got up late I didn’t go to school on time (BECAUSE)
6 It is raining hard We will stay at home (SO THAT)
7 “Where are you studying?” Said Mai ( Reported speech)
8 “Do you live there?” Liz asked ( Reported speech)
I PICK OUT THE WORD THAT IS OF DIFFERENT TOPIC FROM THE OTHERS (1 POINTS)
1 A university B field C countryside D mountain
II/ CIRCLE THE BEST ANSWER( A, B,C OR D) TO COMPLETE THE SENTENCES: (3 POINTS)
1.Malaysia is divided ………… two regions
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2 I take part in this class to ……….my speaking skill
A increase B improve C rise D lift
3 This center has many………….and native English teachers
A good – qualify B well – qualifying
C well – qualified D good – qualified
4 Can you tell me how many words this dictionary consists ………….?
4 I asked Ann………….she liked learning Vietnamese
5 Ann said that she couldn’t finish her homework………
6 Young people enjoy _ computer games
7 It’s neccessary for students ……… uniform when they are at school
8 Literature and Maths are ……… subjects in high school
A compulsory B adding C optional D religion
9 You have a ticket to the games, ?
A have you B don’t you C do you D haven’t you
10 What………of learning English do you find most difficult?
11 He was really ……… by the beauty of Dalat
A impress B to impress C impressing D impressed
12 I’m very interested ………… reading book in my free time
III/ SUPPLY THE CORRECT FORM OF THE VERBS: (1 POINT)
1 If he (have) free time, he will go swimming
2 I (buy) a new car if I have much money,
3 Is she fond of (chat) ?
4 The old bicycle needs (fix) ………
IV CHOOSE THE CORRECT PREPOSITION TO COMPLETE EACH SENTENCE :
1 We will go a picnic next week
2 My village is about 100 kilometers the south of HCH City
3 There is a meeting 9 am and 2 pm
4 She often plays the piano night
V Read the text and answer the questions: (2 marks)
On Sunday, Ba invited Liz to join his family on a day trip to his home village The journey to the village was very interesting They crossed the green paddy fields and a small bamboo forest before they reached a big old banyan tree at the entrance to the village Then, they walked up the mountain to visit the shrine of a Vietnamese hero and enjoyed the fresh air there In the afternoon, they went boating in the river and had a picnic on the river bank Liz took a lot of photos to show the trip to her parents
Questions:
1/ Where did they see a big old banyan tree?
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2/ What did they do in the afternoon?
->………
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3/ How long did Liz and Ba’s family take the trip to his home village?
-> ………
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4 How did you feel when you took a trip to your countryside?
-> ………
sentences, using Reported Speech :
1.“I will go to China next year.”
-> Minh said
2 “Do you like classical music ?”
He asked me
3 The man asked her, “Where are you from ?”
-> ………
4 My mother asked me, “Why don’t you clean your room?
-> ………
II Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.(1m).
3 A problem B hobby C dormitory D love
4 A speaks B learns C listens D sends
III.Choose the word or phrase (A,B,C or D) that best fits the blank space in each sentence (2,5m).
1 We have some ……….students for the program
A exchanged B exchange C to exchange D exchanging
2 We have many well ………teachers here
3 I wish you……… camping with us tomorrow
4 I saw your school’s ……… in today’s edition of the Vietnam News
A advertiser B advertise C advertisement D advertising
5 If you study at the Brighton Language Center- UK, you …… in dormitory on campus
6 My interview is ………… 2 o’clock ………… Monday
7 Everyone felt tired and hungry, ……… they sat down and took a rest
8 She asked me where I ………from
9 What aspects of……… English do you find most difficult?
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10 My home village is about 30 kilometers ………the north of the city
IV.Read the passage carefully, then answer the questions :(2.5ms).
Last Sunday , Hoan went on excursion to Oxford He got up early and took a bus , so he arrived there
on time In the morning , he visited the National Gallery , Big Ben and the Hyde Park In the afternoon , he bought a dictionary and a small disc with the words “Oxford University” He met some English students in the bookshop.He was happy to practice speaking English with many foreigners Although he felt tired ,he all had a nice day
1.Where did Hoan go last Sunday ?
2.How did he go there ?
3.Where did he meet some English students ?
4.Was he unhappy last Sunday? ………
5.What did he do with some foreigners ?
V Rewrite the following sentences without changing the original meanings… (2.ms). 1 Work hard or you can’t pass the exam -> If ………
2 “ I must go now” He said -> He said ………
3 The teacher said to Nam “ Come into my office, please” -> The teacher asked
4 I can’t drive
-> I wish