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Answer keys PART I: listening 2,0 ps Listening of Communication Unit 4- p43 Listen to a presentation on table manners in Britain and complete it with words or phrases.. chew PART I: phon[r]

THE FIRST SEMESTER

THE FIRST FIFTEEN - MINUTE TEST

Questions

I.Choose the best answer (6pts).

1 My friend collects all posters, CDs, articles of Taylor Swift She ……… her.

2 They love … with their friends.

3 Do you fancy ……… detective stories?

4 NUFF means ……

5 I am ……….on action movies?

6 Have you ever gone ……… the buffaloes?

A herding B loading C shopping D riding

7 A busy time when people collect their crops is called………

8 I spend most of my spare time ………to music.

A listen B to listen C listening D listened

9 Playing sports is good for ………

10 She prefers ………books to ……… computer games.

A read/ play B reading/playing C to read/ to play D reads/ plays

11 I suggest you should hang ……….

12 If you have to do home improvements, ……… is a good way to save money.

II.Underline the mistakes and correct(1,5pts).

1 My sister enjoys to study English …… ……….

3 Using computers too much may have harmless effects on your minds

………

III.Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from the others in each group (1p)

1 A envious B bracelet C adore D virtual

IV Choose one word having the underlined part pronounced differently from the others (1,5p)

1 A brave B apricot C craft D bracelet

2 A ripe B socialise C mind D addicted

3 A detest B envious C leisure D enjoy

KEY AND MARKS

I.Choose the best answer (6pts).

II.Underline the mistakes and correct(1,5pts).

1 My sister enjoys to study English ……studying ……….

3 Using computers too much may have harmless effects on your minds …………

THE SECOND FIFTEEN - MINUTE TEST

Questions

I. Listen and circle the words with /spr/ and underline the words with /str/(3ps)

1 In my family, all the tradition of our ancestors are strictly followed.

2 The custom of saying hello to tsrangers has spread through our community.

3 In our district, it’s the custom for residents to sweep the streets on Saturday mornings

4 That filmstrip really highlighted our customs and traditions.

5 Parents usually want their offspring to follow the family tradition

II Listen and write T/ F

1 The writer is going to tell about the costume of The Thai.

2 The xoe dance expresses people’working life and wishes for a happy and wealthy life.

3 The dance is performed in celebrations, festivals and family reunions.

4 The xoe dance has more than 40 forms.

5 The most popular form is “ the xoe vong”.

6 Only young people like the dance.

7 Old people say the dance should be broken.

ANSWER KEYS

I Each correct word gets 0,5 p

1 strictly 2 strangers/ spread 3 streets 4 filmstrip 5 offspring

II Each correct sentence gets 1p

A- LISTENING:

Question I Listen and choose the correct answers: (1point)

1 Five-colored sticky rice is made by ethnic minorities in the northern

A plants B plane

4.Five colors sticky rice is made on special occasions , for festivals and

………

A century B ceremonies

Question II Listen to the passage write True (T) or false (F) (1point )

1 Five- colored sticky rice is a traditional dish.

2 The colors represent the elements of life.

3 These elements create harmony between people.

4 This rice is only made when there are guests.

Question III Find the word which has different sound in the part underlined ( 1 point)

Question IV Choose the best answer ( 1.5points )

1 My dad doesn’t mind……… my mom from work every day.

A pick up B picked up C picking up D picks up

2 Using computers too much may have harmful effects …… your minds and bodies.

3 I love the people in my village They are so……… and hospitable.

A friendly B vast C slow D inconvenient

4 Among the ………, the Tay people have the largest population.

A groups B majorities C ethnic minorities D ethnic cultures.

5 People in the countryside live ……… than those in the city.

A happy B more happily C happily D less happy

6 Viet Nam is ………… Multicultural country with 54 ethnic groups.

A a B an C the D A and C

Question V Give the correct form of the following verbs: ( 1.5points)

1 Mai enjoy crafts , especially bracelets (make)

2 you ever _ a buffalo ? (ride)

3 The children used to _ a long way to school (go)

4 They hate _ their son texting his friends all day (see)

5 Do you fancy. _ in the park this Sunday? ( skateboard)

Question VI

1 Read the passage, and then decide whether the statements that follow are True (T) or False (F) :

In my opinion, using the computer as your hobby can be harmful to both your health and

your social life Firstly, sitting all day in front of the computer can cause health problems

such as eye-tiredness and obesity Secondly, you may get irritated easily Besides, if you use the computer too much, you will not have time for our family and friends In short, computers should only be used for a limited time.

1 Using the computer too much can make your eyes tired 1 ………

3 We still can spend a lot of time with our family and friends 3 ………

4 According to the writer, we can use the computer for a long time.

5 Computers should only be used for a limited time.

is a TV The adults watch TV, but more often they talk about their farm work and exchange news The children run around, playing games and shouting merrily Laughter is heard everywhere.

My father sometimes takes me to the market town nearby where he sells our home products like vegetables, fruits, eggs… He then buys me an ice cream and lets me take a ride on the electric train in the town square I love those trips.

On starry nights, we children lie on the grass, looking at the sky and daring each other to find the Milky Way We dream of faraway places.

Answer the following questions.

1/ Does the boy like riding on the electric train in the town square?

Question VII Reorder the words to make the meaningful sentences.

a Use the adjectives in brackets in their correct forms of comparison to complete the sentences (1,0point)

1/ Some people think that country folk are ……… than city people ( friendly) 2/ Which one is ……… ………, Red River or Mekong River? (long)

b Rewrite the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one (1.0 point)

1 My house is smaller than your house.

F The white dress ….……….……….……….……….……….…………

4 No one in my group is more intelligent than Mary.

Question VI: ( 0,25đ/ câu đúng)

1 Read the text again and write True (T) or false (F).

2 Answer the following questions:

1.Yes , the boy does or yes , he does.

2 On starry nights, we children lie on the grass, looking at the sky and daring each other

to find the Milky Way

3.I like to live in the countryside because it is quiet and comfortable.

D WRITING

Question VII:

a Mỗi câu 0.5 điểm/ câu

1.more friendly

2.longer

b Mỗi câu 0.25 điểm/ câu

1 Your house is bigger than my house.

2 I like listening to music

3, The white dress is not as expensive as the black dress.

Or The white dress is cheaper than the black dress.

4 Mary is the most intelligent in my group.

WRITTEN TEST 2 (2016- 2017)

Time: 45 minutes

PART I: listening (2,0 ps) Listen to a presentation on table manners in Britain and complete it with words or phrases In the UK we eat around the dinning table We (1) lots of table manners Firstly, we use cutlery-you know, knives, folks, and spoons- to eat most of the food We hold the fork in the left hand and the (2) in the right You should hold the handle of the knife in your (3) and your fork in the other hand with the prongs pointing (4) There is also a spoon and a fork for (5) When you finish eating, you should place your knife and fork with the prongs upwards on your plate Secondly, you should never use your own (6) to take more food from the serving dish- use the (7)

Now if there's bread on the table, you can use your (8) to take a piece Then break off a small piece of bread and butter it Thirdly, if you are a guest, you have to wait until the host or (9)

starts eating and you should ask another person to pass the food Next, never (10) with your mouth open and don't talk with food in your mouth

PART II: phonetic + VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (3,0 ps)

I Choose a word whose main stress pattern is not the same as that of the others.(1,0 p)

1 A inspiration B pollution C decoration D limitation

II Underline the most suitable words or phrases to complete the sentences (2,0 ps)

1 There is a custom of having fireworks New Year's Eve.( at/ on/ in/ out)

2 Some people are used to……… in crowded buses and don’t mind it at all.(ride/ riding/ rode/ ridden)

3 For , my family has visited this pagoda.(schools/ students/ teachers/ generations)

4 Poverty many children from having proper schooling.( prevents/ helps/ advises/ teaches)

5 Most of the remote villages have been (electric/ electrician/ electrical/ electrified)

6 The soldier… in the fight was taken to the hospital.(injure/ to injure/ injured/ injuring)

7 .the dragon boats at Ghe Ngo are racing, the crowds encourage them with drums and gongs.( Although/ if/ while/ because)

8 The Khmer believe they have to float lanterns; , they may not get good luck.( therefore/otherwise/ however/ moreover)

9 The Le Mat festival the founding of the village.(worships/ commemorates/ performs/preserves)

10 People burn incense to show respect to their during Tet.(relatives/ ancestors/ friends/neighbours)

PART III: Reading (2,5 ps)

I Read the following text about disavantages of festivals, then decide whether the statements are true(T) or false(F) (1,5ps)

DISADVANTAGES OF FESTIVALS

Although people love festivals very much, there are also some disadvantages

First, festivals are very costly Because the general purpose of festivals is to preserve cultural heritages,

a nation is willing to spend a lot of money on this Moreover, during festivals, most people do not workbut spend money on expensive gifts for their friends and relatives

Second, festival can be dangerous People may drink a lot during a festival and cause road accidents Inmany festivals, there are races like cow-racing, and elephant racing which may be dangerous,especially for children Moreover, in some festivals, when people rush to see the events they may alsocause other people to get hurt

Third, festivals may affect the environment After a festival, the roads are full of colourful paper,flowers, waste cans or bottles that people throw away Trees along the roadsides may be damaged by the crowds Futhermore, the noise from music and other performances also cause noise pollution.

1 Festivals are very expensive

2 The general purpose of festivals is to preserve cultural heritages

3 No road accidents happen during a festival

4 Elephant racing is save for children

5 The environment may be heavily affected after a festival

II Read the following text about bowing in Japan, then fill in each gap with ONE suitable word (1,0p)

BOWING IN JAPAN

In Japan, bowing is (1) important that a lot of companies train their employees to bow correctly.Men and women bow differently While men usually keep their hands by their sides, (2) puttheir hands together on their thighs with their fingers touching

Normally, there are three types of bow

* 15-degree bow: This is the Greeting bow, which is the (3) informal bow It is used to greetpeople who you have already met or who are your equals

* 30- degree bow: This is the Respect (4) It is often seen in business situations, for example,when you greet your boss or thank a customer

* 45-degree bow: This is the Highest Respect bow or the most formal type of the bow It (5) deep gratitude, a respectful greeting, or formal apology

PART IV: writing (2,5 ps)

I Complete the following sentences using the suggested words (1,0p)

1 We/ not/ have/ many/ carnival/ Viet Nam/ however/ we/ have/ traditional/ festival

PART I: listening (2,0 ps) (Listening of Communication Unit 4- p43)

Listen to a presentation on table manners in Britain and complete it with words or phrases

PART I: phonetic + VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (3,0 ps)

I Choose the words that has the underline pronounced differently from the others.(1,0 p)

1 B pollution 2 B decorate 3.A emergency 4 C historian 5 D recycle

II Underline the most suitable words or phrases to complete the sentences (2,0 ps)

PART III: Reading (2,5 ps)

I Read the following text about disavantages of festivals, then decide whether the statements are true(T) or false(F) (1,5ps)

1 T 2 T 3 F 4 F 5 T

II Read the following text about bowing in Japan, then fill in each gap with ONE suitable word (1,0p)

PART IV: writing (2,5 ps)

I Complete the following sentences using the suggested words (1,0p)

1 We don't have many carnivals in VN; however, we have many traditional festivals

2 Because he is not a Buddhist, he decided to eat as a vegetarian

3 There is a custom of giving presents at Christmas

4 According to tradition, we haveto take off our shoes before going into a Japanese house

5 You mustn't be late for school

II Your friend from the UK is visiting your house Write her/ him an email to describe some customs and traditions you follow in your family (1,5ps)

THE FIRST SEMESTER TEST

Time: 45 minutes

PART I: listening (2,0 ps)

I People are talking about special days Listen and circle the correct answer (1.0 point)

1 a She got a real valentine 4 a Her kids went to strangers' houses

b She broke up with her boyfriend b Her kids studied for a test

c She didn't get any valentines c Her kids went to a party

2 a He played a trick on all his friends 5 a He had a big family dinner

b He had a wonderful time b He spent Christmas alone

c His co-worker played a trick on him c He had a party with his friends

3 a He didn't buy any presents 6 a She went dancing

b He gave money to charity b She went to a great party

c He received an expensive gift c The neighbors had a noisy party

II Listen to a man talking about his vacation and fill in the missing words.(1.0 point)

I'm so excited about my trip to Asia I've never been there before First, I'm flying to (1) from the

US I'll be spendimg three days there, because I hear that there's a lot to see and do I'll also be spending three days in Seoul I hear the (2) there is great Then we go from there to Hong Kong I'm planning to do lots of shopping there, so I hope (3) days is enough to buy everything I need I would really love to

go to Beijing for a few days But, (4) , this tour doesn't go there After Hong Kong, we'll end up

in ThaiLand for five days So I guess I won't be able to get to Tokyo or Malaysia on this trip Oh, well I have to save a few (5) to visit on my next vacation

PART II: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (2,0 ps)

I Underline the most suitable words or phrases to complete the sentences (1.0 point)

1 He apologised me breaking the vase.( at to/ to at/ to for/ for to)

2 Thach Sanh was He worked very hard everyday to support his family.( lazy/ disciplined/ respectful/ brave)

3 If I knew that you are in hospital, I you.( would visit/ had visited/ would have visited/ visited)

4 The Muong have their own language and they also have their own … system.( writing/ written/ write/ wrote)

5 Farmers have to work really ….at harvest time.( hard/ hard-working/ hardly/ hard-workingly)

6 The prince was he always gave things to other people.( handsome/ thoughtful/ humble/ generous)

7 I really want….my little brother from school every day.( to pick up/ pick up/ picks up/ picking up)

8 Tam is a beatiful girl; , she's kind-hearted.( therefore/ however/ moreover/ otherwise)

9 There are always regional in every country (differs/ differing/ different/ differences)

10 If you want to do home improvements, ……is a good way to save money.( does DIY/ doing DIY/ did DIY/

do DIY)

II Give the correct form of words in the brackets to complete the sentences (1.0 point)

1 You shouldn’t talk about her character only through her (APPEAR)

2 She is extremely…… ……about the history of art (KNOW)

3 Every week, there are two from Ha Noi to Ho Chi Minh city (FLY)

4 They had an Christmas vacation (ENJOY)

5 During his , the family lived in Cornwall (CHILD)

PART III: Reading (2,0 ps)

I- Read the fairy tale then answer the questions (1.2 points)

ENTRIES IN MY DIARY

Once upon a time, there lived a good king and his queen They had no children for many years and were verysad Then one day, the queen gave a birth to a lovely baby girl The king was very happy He held a bigcelebration and all the fairies in his land were invited But the king forgot to invite an old and wicked fairy Shecame to the celebration anyway but was very angry She came near the baby and said, ''When you are sixteen,you will touch a spindle and die!'' A good fairy quickly chanted a magic spell to change the curse,''The princesswill fall into a deep sleep instead of dying ''When the princess was sixteen, she became a very beautiful girl.Her mother was always careful to keep her away from the spindles But one day, the princess saw an old servantspinning and so she sat down to spin When the princess touched the spindle she fell into a deep sleep At thatmoment, everyone in the castle was also put to sleep The princess slept for one hundred years until a princearrived at the castle He kissed her, and she woke up They fell in love, got married, and lived happily ever after

1 How many children did the king and his queen have for many years?

II- Put the following sentences in the correct order to make a dialogue (0.8 point)

A- Yes, it's worth taking an umbrella It's useful in both sunny and rainy weather

B- Right! How about some fruit? some apples or pears?

C- And what about an umbrella?

D- That's a good idea! And what about a camera? We may want to take some pictures

E- Sounds great! I like taking photos

F- Hey Mai, it's great that we're going to Hung King Temple this Sunday!

G- I think we need some food and drink

H- Yeah, I'm looking forward to it, too What should we take with us?

8-PART IV: writing (2,0 ps)

I- There is a mistake in these sentences, find out and circle the mistake: A, B, C or D (1.0 point)

1 I ’ d like to tell you about several problems I have had from I came here.

I Listen and circle the correct answer (1,0 point)

EXPANDING TACTICS FOR LISTENING- UNIT 13

II Listen to a man talking about his vacation and fill in the missing words.(1,0 point)

EXPANDING TACTICS FOR LISTENING- UNIT 18- (3- Let's listen- tapescript)

1 Singapore 2 nightlife 3 two 4 unfortunately 5 places

PART II: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (2,0 ps)

I Underline the most suitable words or phrases to complete the sentences (1,0 p)

II Give the correct form of words in the brackets to complete the sentences (1,0 p)

1 appearance 2 knowlegable 3 flights 4 enjoyable 5 childhood

PART III: Reading (2,0 ps)

I- Read the fairy tale then answer the questions (1.2 points)

1 They had no children for many years.

2 All the fairies in his land were invited

3 She was very angry

4 Because she touched the spindle

5 Yes, she did

6 They lived happily ever after

II- Put the following sentences in the correct order to make a dialogue (0.8 point)

PART IV: writing (2,0 ps)

I- There is a mistake in these sentences, find out and circle the mistake: A, B, C or D (1.0 point)

THE FIRST - FIFTEEN - MINUTE TEST

I Read the passage carefully and give short answers to the following questions (1.5ms)

Almost a hundred thousand people were killed and half a million homes destroyed as a result of anearthquake in Tokyo in 1923 The earthquake began a minute before noon when the inhabitants of Tokyo werecooking their midday meals Thousands of stoves were overturned as soon as the earth began to shake As aresult, small fires broke out everywhere and quickly spread The fires engines were prevented from going tohelp because many of the roads had cracked open It was impossible to use fire fighting equipment as most ofthe water pipes had burst Consequently, over ninety percent of the damage was caused by fire rather than bythe collapse of the buildings Most of those who died were not killed in the earthquake itself but in the fires,which followed If the earthquake had occurred at night while people were sleeping, far fewer would have died

4.How many people were homeless as a result of an earthquake in Tokyo in 1923?

5 How many peopl were killed in the earthquake in 1923?

II Read the text and fill each blank with an appropriate word from the box (5m)

( a their b than c of d its e the f a g rice h fruits)

Australia is (1) _ sixth largest country in the world However, less (2) _ 20 millionpeople live there The first people in Australia were Aborigines, but today they are only 1.5% of all Australians.Most (3) _ the people are descendents of British settlers In recent years a lot of people have comefrom other European countries and from Asia Australia is a rich country (4) _ farms produce meat,(5)…… , vegetables, wool, cereals and wine There are lots of mines, too

ANSWER KEYS.

Each correct answer gets 1m

I 1 The earthquake began a minute before noon when the inhabitants of Tokyo were cooking their midday meals

2 Because many of the roads had cracked open and the water pipes had burst

3 The main factor causing the damage and death of most people was the fire

4 Half million people were homeless

5 Almost a hundred thousand people were killed

II 1 e 2 b 3 c 4 its 5 h

THE SECOND _- FIFTEEN - MINUTE TEST

QUESTIONS