Some people think the Taj Mahal is the most beautiful at sunset when the reflection of the building in the pool gleams like ruby.. Others like it best at noon.[r]
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Time limited: 45 minutes
I PRONUNCIATION: (0.5 pt)
Choose the word that has underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
Find the word that has stressed syllable different from the others.
4 A uncertainty B satisfaction C psychology D approximate
II GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY (4.0 pts)
Choose the best answer in the sentences below.
1 After I at the bus terminus, I found a crowd of schoolboys
A had arrived B arrived C have arrived D had been arriving
2 Many spacemen could never get back to the Earth because of _ accidents
A tragedy B tragic C tragically D tragedies
3 _ by his parent, this boy was very sad
A Be punished B Punished C To be punished D Punishing
4 Customer: “Excuse me?” -Shopkeeper: “Yes, _?”
A Can you help me B What happens C Help me D What can I help you?
5 When astronaut travels into space, if a technical failure happens, he can never get back to Eart h
6 Only by reproducing at a tremendous rate to survive in the sea
A many plant and animal species manage B do many plant and animal species manage
C manage many plant and animal species D plant and animal species manage many
7 I bought the golden fish
A It was from this shop that B It was this shop which C It was this shop that D I was from this shop where
8 Human beings have a great on the rest of the world
A control B pressure C influence D power
9 The use of computer aids in teaching, the role of teachers is still very important
10 Vietnamese participants’ efforts were _ appreciated in the 14th ASIAN GAMES
11 They found the bag they left there, didn’t they? (Choose the best answer which has the same meaning)
A The bag was found they left there, didn’t they? C The bag wasn’t found they left there, was it?
B The bag they left there was found, didn’t they? D The bag they left there was found, wasn’t it?
12 My father was a very clever man He _speak 5 languages
A wasn’t able to B isn’t able to C can D could
13 I think Peter had better go to bed early to avoid his tiredness, ?
A doesn’t I? B had I? C does he? D hadn’t he?
Choose the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
14 The Great Pyramid of Giza is one of the famous man-made wonders of the world
A artificial B natural C modern D eternal
Choose the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
15: Fruit and vegetables grew in abundance on the island The islanders even exported the surplus.
A large quantity B small quantity C excess D sufficiency
16 There are several sophisticated hobbies that require hobbyists a lot of time and money
Choose one underlined words or phrase that is not correct and CORRECT it
17 She hardly dances(A) beautifully or sings(B) well(C), doesn't she(D)?
18 This year(A), that(B) is for the first time, the event is open to(C) all amateur athletes (D) along with the traditional professional
Fill in the gaps with ONE suitable preposition
19 When I get my first paycheck, I’m going to indulge……… a shoppingspree
20 At last, they could get ………the mountain in such a heavy rain
III READING
A Read the passage below and answer the questions (1.0 pt)
The Taj Mahal, in India, is one of the most beautiful buildings in the world, built over 300 years ago by the Shah Jehan as
a tomb for his wife Shah Jehan loved his wife very much He wanted the tomb to be perfect, that's why he did not care about the time and money Bearing this thought in mind, he found the finest workmen in all Asia to work on the building It took over
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Some people think the Taj Mahal is the most beautiful at sunset when the reflection of the building in the pool gleams like ruby Others like it best at noon Many think it is the most beautiful by moonlight On nights when the moon is spending the night beside the pool When morning comes and the Taj Mahal turns from silver to gold in the early sunshine, they go away, to return perhaps when the moon is full again
Question 1 When was the Taj Mahal built?
A less than 300 years B about 300 years C 300 years D over 300 years
Question 2 What shape is the visible moon when hundreds of people stay overnight outside the Taj Mahal?
A round B half - round C oblong D crescent - shaped
Question 3 When does the Taj Mahal appear to have a reddish colour?
A in the early morning B at midday C at sunset D at night by moonlight
-Question 5 What relation was Shah Jehan to the person buried in the Taj Mahal?
A father B husband C son D wife
B Read the text below and choose the best words in the box to fill in the gaps There is ONE EXTRA words than needed (1pt)
Is there life on Mars? Many people have (1) _ about this question Some writers of science-fiction think of people from Mars as little green creatures Others imagine 'Martians' as monsters with many eyes
In studying this planet, astronomers have found that life may be possible on Mars The first (2) _of this is that Mars has seasons, just like Earth In other words, Earth's seasons, such as spring or summer, occur on Mars too Because these seasons exist, it may be possible for vegetation and other higher (3) _forms to be found on Mars
Astronomers also think that perhaps a small amount of water vapor could be found on Mars In 1887, an Italian astronomer, Giovanni Schiaparelli, discovered markings on Mars' surface These markings looked like canals This finding led astronomers to believe that since water exists on Mars, life forms could exist as well
However, there are others who feel that life on mars is not possible This is because there is little or no (4) _of oxygen on the planet In 1965, the Mariner IV capsule managed to take photographs of the planet It discovered that the only forms of life found are vegetation like fungi and mosses (5) _, people remain fascinated by the idea that there could one day be life on Mars
IV WRITING (2.5 pts)
Rewrite the sentences as directed
1. I discovered my mistakes years later (Use the structure “It + be….that…)
It ………
2. It is believed that a buried treasure was hidden in the tomb
A buried treasure………
3 The man was very kind I talked to him last night (using preposition + whom or which)
………
4. A new film has not produced such positive reviews
Rarely has ………
5 People rumored that the thief was still living in this city
The thief
6 quality of athletes/ sports facilities/ also/ develop/ through time (Sentence Building)
The quality
7 The boy hit the dog in the garden (Cleft sentence)
It was………
8 Nothing is important to her, ……… ? (Write the tag question)
9 You didn't tell us the reason We have to cut down our daily expenses (WHY)
You didn't tell us ………to cut down our daily expenses
10 She doesn’t know why they are attracted to spending all day on the beach
She can’t see the………
V WORD/VERB FORM: (1.0 pt)
A Give the correct form of the WORD in brackets:
1 Her cooking was always good, but this time she had (pass) herself
2 You can simulaterocketmode and experience the feeling of (weight)……… and flying
B Give the correct form of VERBS in brackets.
3 The Great Pyramid is believed to (build) over a 20-year period
4 The house( destroy)………in the storm has been rebuilt.
5 I ( already/ finish)……….my exercises I (watch) ………… ….the football match now.
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