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I CHOOSE THE CORRECT ANSWER
1. I suggest the printer first.
A you check B you checking C you must check D All are incorrect
2. The latest San Francisco _ measured 4.5 on the Richter scale
A earthquake B tidal wave C tornado D typhoon
3. I’m my IPad Have you seen it somewhere?
A turning on B looking for C throwing away D going on
4. she lives in Ho Chi Minh City, she doesn’t know what places are the most interesting
A Because B Because of C Although D Despite
5. If we plant more trees along the streets, we _ the amount of pollution in the atmosphere.
A reduce B reduced C will reduce D would reduce
6. They failed the English test. , they had to do it again.
A Because B However C Although D Therefore
7. Auld Lang Syne is an old song which is often sung _ New Year’s Eve.
8. He is the man _ me how to use that machine.
A who teaches B that teach C whom teaches D who teaching
9. It’s too hot Why don’t we turn the air conditioner?
10 _ is destroying large areas of tropical rain forest.
A Pollutant B dynamite C pesticides D deforestation
11 I am _ my pen but I can’t see it.
A looking after B looking for C looking at D looking on
12 On Passover, people celebrate _ from slavery.
A dependence B power C boredom D freedom
13 He is a man who is loved by all his friends.
A consider B considering C considerable D considerate
14 Family people who live try to be together at Christmas.
15 Mr Green’s of humor distinguishes him from other.
16 My friend, John, _ sings western folk songs very well, can compose songs.
17 The man opinions I respect most is my father.
18 Tornadoes can suck anything that is in their path.
19 Thuy’ s grandmother turned the television to watch the weather forecast.
20 I was late again I got up very early.
21 In Australia, a tropical storm is known as a .
A tornado B cyclone C hurricane D typhoon
22 Tet is a time for families to clean and their homes.
A decorate B prepare C celebrate D enjoy
23 Easter happens around the same time as Passover.
24 I could finish my letter the keyboard wasn’t working well.
25 A funnel-shaped storms passing overland below a thunderstorm is called a .
A typhoon B tsunami C tornado D hurricane
26 The professor _ course I am taking is excellent.
27 There are some cracks in the water pipes Why don’t you call a to replace?
A mechanic B electrician C plumber D carpenter
28 there was no electricity, I was able to read because I had a candle
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29 What was it that distinguished her her classmates ?
30 She is the girl eyes are beautiful.
31 A _ is a violent storm with very strong winds which move in a circle.
A tidal wave B tornado C famine D flood
32 The village I visited last month is beautiful and peaceful.
33 Although Tom’s grandmother doesn’t weather forecasts, she likes watching them
A experience B trust C expect D predict
34 Neil Armstrong, _ walked on the moon, lived in the USA.
35 The word means “big wind” in Chinese.
A hurricane B typhoon C tornado D tsunami
36 “Shall we go to the concert this evening?” – “ _.”
A Nothing B Not all C Not a bad idea D Don’t mention it.
37 “Congratulation to you on winning the first prize” – “ .”
A You’re welcome B Thanks a lot C It doesn’t matter D It’s my pleasure
38 “I passed the TOEFL test, Mom.” – “ .”
A Well done B All right C Good luck D Thank you
39 “That’s a delicious cake, my daughter.” – “Thanks, Mom .”
A I’m a clumsy girl B Well done C Yes, of course D It’s very kind of you to say so
40 “What a beautiful Christmas tree!” – “ ”
A No, I don’t think so C I’d prefer it very much.
B Thanks, I’m glad you like it D I’m sorry I did it badly.
II Choose the correct option
1 A You can take photos here.
B We allow you to take photos and record in this area.
C There are no cameras or recording devices here.
D You shouldn’t bring cameras but recording devices allowed.
2 A Divided highway ahead.
B Don’t stop or park here.
C One-way road ahead.
D Passing zone ahead.
3 A You can’t drive slowly B You must drive fast.
C You can’t drive fast D You don’t drive slowly.
4 A The street is very narrow B You must not go straight ahead.
C You cannot park here D You cannot park here on odd days.
5 A You must stop here B You can go into this street.
C This is one way street D This road is only for walking.
6 A Vehicles weighing more than 10 tons may use this road way.
B Vehicles weighing 10 tons or less may use this road way.
C Vehicles weighing 10 tons may use this road way
D Only cars weighing 10 tons may use this road way
7 A Do not touch unless you have wet paint.
B You must wet the paint before you touch it.
C This thing was painted recently.
WEIGHT LIMIT
10 TONS
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8 A Watch out! A boy and a girl are in front of you.
B Be careful! Two children are in front of you
C Be careful! School is near here
D Watch out! Only two people can walk slowly here.
9 A No bicycles allowed B No motor vehicles allowed
C Trucks allowed D Bicycles allowed.
10 A No passing zone B No crossing
C Handicap parking D Road work ahead
11 A The restroom is full now.
B We are cleaning and you can’t come in.
C The restroom has just been cleaned.
D You can sleep because it’s very clean.
12 A You can drive your car as freely as you like to drive it.
B You must not drive your car like that.
C You must be careful because of the slippery road.
D There is a car-racing competition nearby
III Give the correct form of the word in brackets.
1 Governments encourage people to use the products which are friendly (environment)
2 _ is one of his admirable characteristics (generous)
3 The most _ typhoon in 2004 made thousands of people homeless (disaster)
4 _can write letters of complaint if their goods are faulty (consume)
5 A tidal wave can bring death and _ in its wake (destroy)
6 She has never behaved badly like that (extreme)
7 People sang Auld Lang Syne on New Year’s Eve (joy)
8 He gave us a description of their trip to Spain (humor)
9 Let me _ you and your winning the scholarship (congratulation)
10 We have made a lot of for the coming festival in our city (prepare)
11 They try their best to reduce levels of pollution (environment)
12 One of the most important _ for Vietnamese people is Tet (celebrate)
13 They left the party (abrupt)
14 Some people think that gods create _ eruption (volcano)
15 want products that work affectively and save money (Consume)
16 On Easter Day people crowd the streets colorful parades (watch)
17 waves are one of the greatest forces of nature (Tide)
18 She felt _ because she couldn’t pass the exam (disappoint)
19 The Christmas tree looks beautiful It has just been _ by the children (decoration)
20 In March and April, the weather is much less _ (predict)
21 Thousands of people have been made _ by the flooding (home)
22 My _ are so strong that the word “love” can’t describe them (feel)
23 Air causes many respiratory problems to people (pollute)
24 Many chemicals have a _ effect on the environment (disaster)
25 _ rocks are divided into three main types (volcano)
26 Many _ say that is the best method to adopt (science)
27 The hotel was _ damaged by fire last November (severe)
28 Passover is celebrated in Israel and by all people (Jew)
29 The male bird is easily from the female (distinguish)
30 He finally won his after twenty years in jail ( free)
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1 I think it would be better if you traveled to school by bus
I suggest that
2 I ask them not to use electricity to catch fish
I suggest that _
3 “We should use public buses in order to save energy,” said Mr Brown
Mr Brown suggested that public buses
4 “Let’s use tree leaves to wrap food”
Peter suggested that tree leaves _
5 “Why don’t we use cloth bags instead of plastic bags?”
Peter suggested that cloth bags _
6 We didn’t have enough time, so we decided to cancel our picnic
Because _
7 Lan doesn’t speak English well, so she can’t get any job
Because
8 The weather was very cold , so we stayed home instead of going out
We _
9 The test was difficult and long, but they tried their best to finish it
Although
10 They were tired but they managed to finish their work
In spite of their
11 Thuy’s grandmother doesn’t trust weather forecasts but she likes watching them
Although
12 Our house is small, but we enjoy living there
Even _
13 Minh is an excellent student He always works hard
Minh, who _
14 The book is in my bag You gave it to me
The book
15 My brother John lives in Canada He plays soccer very well
My brother John, _
16 My three-year-old brother can speak some simple English sentences
My brother, who
17 The man is sitting on the bench He is my new history teacher
The man
18 The woman is very kind The film was made in her house
The woman whose
19 The famous singer attracts a lot of children
The singer who _
20 My brother bought a typewriter which cost him a lot of money
The typewriter _
V.Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage: (1.5 pts.)
A Tet Nguyen Dan, more commonly known by its shortened name Tet, is the most important and
popular holiday and (1) _ in Viet Nam Tet takes (2) _ from the first day of the first month of the lunar calendar (around late January or early February) until at least the third day Many Vietnamese (3) for Tet by cooking special holiday foods and cleaning the house There are a lot of custom (4) during Tet, like visiting a person’s house (5) the first day of the New Year, ancestral worshipping, wishing New Year’s greetings, and give (6)
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4 A practices B practicing C to practice D practiced
B If you are (1) to someone’s house for dinner in The United States, you (2)
bring a gift, such as a bunch of flowers or a box of chocolates If you give your host a wrapped gift, he
or she may open it (3) you Opening a present in front of the gift-giver is considered polite
It shows that the host is (4) about receiving the gift and wants to show his or her appreciation to you right away Even if the host doesn’t like it, he or she will tell a “white lie” and say (5) they like the gift to prevent the guest (6) feeling bad
VI Read the following passage Decide if the statements from 1 to 4 are True or False and choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D) for the questions 5 and 6:
A Christmas is the biggest festival of the year in most of Britain Celebrations start properly on December 24,
Christmas Eve, although there have been several weeks of preparation beforehand The Christmas tree and all the presents, food, drinks, and decorations have been bought Christmas cards have already been sent to friends and relations About a week before Christmas, people usually put up their decorations and decorate the Christmas tree with lights, various colored decorations and an angel on the top Family presents are usually put under the tree.
Christmas Day is the biggest day of the holiday On the Christmas morning (often very early), children open the presents that are in their socks Some families go to church The traditional Christmas dinner consists of roast turkey with potatoes and various other vegetables Before the dinner people usually pull crackers – small rolls of paper that have gifts, jokes, and party hats inside
1 People usually decorate the Christmas tree several weeks before Christmas
2 The most important day of the holiday is December 25th (Christmas Day)
3 The traditional Christmas of dinner consists roast turkey with tomatoes and various
other vegetables
4 Crackers are Christmas cards that have already been sent to friends and relations
5 What is the passage about?
A Christmas Eve B Christmas dinner C Christmas cards D Christmas Day
6 What can be untrue from the passage?
A Christmas is the biggest festival of the year in Britain
B Christmas Day in on December 24
C People go to church on Christmas morning
D People usually enjoy turkey for Christmas dinner
Trang 6B I often hear or read about "natural disasters" - the eruption of Mount St Helen, a volcano in the
State of Washington; Hurricane Andrew in Florida; the floods in the American Midwest; terrible earthquakes all over the world, huge fires and so on But I'll never forget my first personal experience with the strangeness of nature - "the London Killer fog" in 1952 It began on Thursday, December 4, when a high-pressure system (warm air) covered Southern England With the freezing-cold air below, heavy fog formed Pollution from factories, cars and coal stoves mixed with the fog The humidity was terribly high, there was
no breeze at all Traffic (cars, trains, boats) stopped People couldn't see, and some walked onto the railroad tracks or into the river It was hard to breathe, and many people got sick Finally, on Tuesday, December 9, the wind came and the fog went away But after that, even more people got sick Many of them died
1 "The London Killer fog" in 1952 was one of the writer experiences _
2 The traffic stopped because of the humid weather _
3 People felt hard to breathe because they got sick _
4 Luckily, only some people died in the disaster _
5 Which " natural disaster" is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A A volcano B A tornado C A flood D A hurricane
6 What is the writer's unforgettable personal experience?
A The London Killer B The heavy fog in London in 1952
C A high pressure system D The strangeness of nature
VII.Rearrange the groups of words in a correct order to make complete sentences: (0.5 pt.)
1 that you told me / I enjoy / the book / to read / /
2 next to a person / is Ahmed / She sits / whose name / /
3 the typhoon / We don’t forget / our village / which swept through / / five years ago / /
4 most is / the people / One of / whom I admire / my aunt / /
5 interested in / is the only / sport which I am / Football / /