Read 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.. I was born in Newcastle, a city in the North E[r]
Trang 1I Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underline part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions
1 A. watch B. channel C. chat D. chemistry
2 A. publish B. supply C. until D. campus
3 A. sister B. missed C. polite D. limit
II Read 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
I was born in Newcastle, a city in the North East of England Newcastle is on the bank of the River Tyne It
is a quite big city of about 200,000 inhabitants There is a cathedral and a university There are five bridges over the River Tyne, which link Newcastle to the next town, Gateshead, where there is one of the biggest shopping
centres in the world, the Metro Centre A few years ago, the main industries were shipbuilding and coalmining, but now the chemical and soap industries are important I moved from Newcastle ten years ago but I often return I miss the people, who are so warm and friendly, and I miss the wild, beautiful countryside near the city, where there are so many hills and streams
4. Which adjective best describes the writer's attitude towards Newcastle?
A. affectionate B. dispassionate C. disbelieving D. hateful
5 All of the following statements are true about industries in Newcastle EXCEPT
A. Shipbuilding used to be one of its main industries
B. Soap and chemical industries are its main industries now
C. Shipbuilding is now not as significant as soap chemistry
D. Chemical industry used to be more important than shipbuilding
6 The word "inhabitants" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _
A. buildings B. residents C. villages D. towns
7. According to the passage, the writer _
A. is still living in Newcastle B. has come back to live in Newcastle
C. doesn't live in Newcastle any more D. has never returned to Newcastle
8. Gateshead has one of _ in the world
A. the most beautiful countrysides B. the biggest shopping centers
C. the largest rivers D. the most important shipbuilding industries
9. Newcastle is
A. a city in the North of England B. a small town in England
C. a city in the North East of England D. a city near the North East of England
10. Which of the following is NOT true about Newcastle?
A. It is next to Gateshead B. Its people are friendly
C. The Metro Centre is located in its centre D. It has a cathedral and a university
11. Newcastle has _
A. only one bridge that links it to the next town B. a wild, beautiful countryside
C. one of the biggest shopping centres D. a population of about 200,000
12 The word "which" in paragraph 1 refers to
A. Newcastle B. Gateshead C. bridges D. the River Tyne
13 The word "where" in paragraph 1 refers to
A. Newcastle B. The River Tyne C. Gateshead D. The Metro Centre
III Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks
Tom Cruise is one of the most successful actors in cinema history However, life hasn't always been that easy for him As a young boy, Tom was shy and had (14) _ in finding friends, although he really enjoyed (15) _ part in school plays (16) _ he had finished High School, Tom went to New York to look for work He found employment as a porter, and at the same time he (17) _ drama classes In 1980, the film director Franco Zeffirelli (18) _ Tom his first part in a film Ten years later, he had become (19) _
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successful that he was one of the highest-paid actors in Hollywood, (20) _ millions of dollars for (21) _ film Today, Tom (22) _ appears in films and is as (23) _ as ever with his thousands of fans from all around the world
14 A. difficulty B. fear C. worry D. problem
15 A. making B. finding C. holding D. taking
16 A. During B. While C. Until D. After
17 A. waited B. prepared C. attended D. happened
18 A. advised B. tried C. suggested D. offered
20 A. winning B. paying C. earning D. reaching
21 A. all B. some C. another D. each
22 A. yet B. still C. already D. every
23 A. popular B. preferred C. favorite D. approved
IV Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning
to the underlined part in each of the following questions
24 Scientists have spent years collecting information about UFOs
A. requiring B. gathering C. containing D. seeking
25 Britney Spear is one of the most famous pop singers
A. talented B. pretty C. rich D. well-known
26 We spent an enjoyable evening boating in the river
A. comfortable B. boring C. unpleasant D. free
V Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions
27. If you saw another student cheating in an exam, somebody?
A. did you tell B. would you tell C. have you told D. do you tell
28. Peter: "Do you mind if I take a seat?" Mary: " "
A. Yes, I don't mind B. No, I mind C. Yes, do as you please D. No, do as you please
29. Don't make noise My mother with her friends
A. talked B. is talking C. talks D. was talking
30. Let's dance together, ? The party is so wonderful
A. shall we B. shan't we C. will you D. won't you
31. By learning English, you can get access to the world's
A. developed B. developing C. develop D. development
32. My sister was married a successful business man
33. I wish you making that noise It's bothering me
A. can stop B. will stop C. stop D. would stop
34. A few days ago Tom's car by one of the teenagers in his neighborhood
A. was stolen B. has been stolen C. was stole D. was stealing
35. We have lived in this town 1998
36. Mary: "Would you like a cup of coffee?" Peter: " "
A. Yes, I do like B. Yes, I would C. Yes, please D. Yes, of course
37. All of the athletes who took part in the international games should be very proud of
A. himself B. yourselves C. oneself D. themselves
38. The question was that nobody could answer it
A. very difficult B. so difficult C. too difficult D. such difficult
39. He came to the party, he hadn't been invited
A. although B. in spite of C. despite D. even
40. The hotel was any one we had stayed at before
A. more expensive than B. more expensive as C. better expensive than D. most expensive than
41. I want to ask if I could have more time on this month's payment
42. Most of the children in my village enjoy in the afternoon
A. to play football B. to play the football C. playing football D. playing the football
43. Tom sat down on chair nearest door
A. a - the B. the - the C. the - a D. a - a
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44. The mother asked her son
A. what he is doing B. what is he doing C. what was he doing D. what he was doing
45. Can you tell me who this kind of machine?
A. invention B. invented C. inventor D. inventive
VI Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in
meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions
46 What benefits does TV bring about to people's life?
A. advantages B. harms C. programs D. events
47 An enormous amount of money has been wasted on this project
A. very big B. very large C. very important D. very limited
VII Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions
48 A. order B. describe C. foreign D. study
49 A. documentary B. disadvantage C. communicate D. exploration
VIII Read 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
Hip-hop started in New York City in the 1970s Today, many countries have their own local hip-hop
scenes Artists from different backgrounds rap about everything from cars and designer clothes to social issues Here are two examples
Dakar, Senegal
Assane N'Diaye, 19, loves hip-hop music He grew up in a small fishing village in Senegal For a time, he was popular as a DJ in clubs in Dakar, the capital city of Senegal Today, Assane lives in his village again He has formed a rap group with other family members They rap about their lives as village fishermen, and about working long, hard days and earning almost no money Many people in their audience can understand these things "Rap", Assane says, "doesn't belong to American culture It belongs here It has always existed here, because of our pain and our hardship …" Assane dreamed of making a CD and having a better life Despite his hardships, the music gives Assane hope
The Czech Republic
Europe is home to 8-12 million Roma - a group of people often called "gypsies." Many Roma are poor In some places, they also face discrimination Now some Roma teenagers are using hip-hop to teach tolerance In
the Czech Republic, Roma teens meet for a hip-hop class called "Rap for Peace Hip-Hop." Their instructor is
Shameema Williams She is a member of the all-female rap group Godessa, from South Africa In the lessons, the teens learn to write rap music and use it to teach others about Roma culture These teens, Shameema believes,
can use the music to change their lives and other people's attitudes "Use your creative energy and see what the
possibilities are," she says
50 What is NOT mentioned about Shameema Williams in the last paragraph?
A. She comes from a rap group that consists of only woman rappers
B. She teaches teens to write rap music in "Rap for Peace Hip-Hop" class
C. She was born and grew up in the Czech Republic
D. She believes her students can use the music to change their lives
51 The word "instructor" in the last paragraph probably means _
A. DJ B. teacher C. classmate D. member
52. The word "hardship" in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to _
A. unhappiness B. difficult C. pleasure D. comfort
53 The word "attitudes" in the last paragraph could be best replaced by _
A. values B. points of view C. future D. aptitudes
54 The word "their" in the first paragraph refers to
A. countries B. social issues C. backgrounds D. scenes
55. What is the purpose of this reading?
A. to describe different hip-hop scenes B. to compare American and African rap music
C. to explain how hip-hop started D. to say why some people do not like rap music
56 Which sentence about the Roma teenagers is NOT true?
A. In some places, they are disliked because they are Roma
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B. They are taking a hip-hop class
C. Most of them are from South Africa
D. They are using music to teach people about their culture
57. Which statement would Assane N'Diaye most likely to agree with?
A. Many Africans don't understand rap music B. Rap music came to Africa recently
C. The best rappers are from the U.S.A D. Rap music is a part of Senegal
58 Which of the following statements are TRUE about Assane N'Diaye?
A. He is going to move to the U.S.A B. He lives in a small village
C. He has already made several CDs D. He only likes American rap music
59. In which paragraph does the author mention briefly about the origin of Hip-hop?
A. paragraph 2 B. paragraph 3 C. none of the paragraphs D. paragraph 1
IX. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the incorrect part in each of the following
questions
60. My daughter wishes she were taller and that her hair will be blond and curly
A. blond and curly B. will be C. were taller D. wishes
61. My mother said that she would go to Ho Chi Minh city tomorrow
62. The professor decided to allow the students to take the examination a second time because the low scores
A. to allow B. take C. second D. because
63. Would you mind to show me your passport, sir?
64. If I have to do many homework tonight, I will not be able to attend the concert
A. to attend B. have to do C. many homework D. will not be able
PHẦN TỰ LUẬN (2 ĐIỂM)
I/ Rewrite the following sentences starting with the given words (0.5 pts.)
1 Unless Peter apologizes to her, she won’t talk to him again
2 They are going to put up a new tower building in the city center
3 My students find it difficult to communicate with foreign visitors to our town
II/ Paragraph writing: (1.5 pts.)
Write a paragraph of 100 – 120 words about your last summer holiday
-THE END-
Trang 5I Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions
1 A. foreign B. study C. describe D. order
2 A. communicate B. documentary C. exploration D. disadvantage
II Read 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
Hip-hop started in New York City in the 1970s Today, many countries have their own local hip-hop
scenes Artists from different backgrounds rap about everything from cars and designer clothes to social issues Here are two examples
Dakar, Senegal
Assane N'Diaye, 19, loves hip-hop music He grew up in a small fishing village in Senegal For a time, he was popular as a DJ in clubs in Dakar, the capital city of Senegal Today, Assane lives in his village again He has formed a rap group with other family members They rap about their lives as village fishermen, and about working long, hard days and earning almost no money Many people in their audience can understand these things "Rap", Assane says, "doesn't belong to American culture It belongs here It has always existed here, because of our pain and our hardship …" Assane dreamed of making a CD and having a better life Despite his hardships, the music gives Assane hope
The Czech Republic
Europe is home to 8-12 million Roma - a group of people often called "gypsies." Many Roma are poor In some places, they also face discrimination Now some Roma teenagers are using hip-hop to teach tolerance In
the Czech Republic, Roma teens meet for a hip-hop class called "Rap for Peace Hip-Hop." Their instructor is
Shameema Williams She is a member of the all-female rap group Godessa, from South Africa In the lessons, the teens learn to write rap music and use it to teach others about Roma culture These teens, Shameema believes,
can use the music to change their lives and other people's attitudes "Use your creative energy and see what the
possibilities are," she says
3 Which sentence about the Roma teenagers is NOT true?
A. Most of them are from South Africa
B. In some places, they are disliked because they are Roma
C. They are taking a hip-hop class
D. They are using music to teach people about their culture
4 The word "instructor" in the last paragraph probably means _
A. classmate B. teacher C. DJ D. member
5. In which paragraph does the author mention briefly about the origin of Hip-hop?
A. paragraph 2 B. paragraph 1 C. none of the paragraphs D. paragraph 3
6. Which statement would Assane N'Diaye most likely to agree with?
A. The best rappers are from the U.S.A B. Many Africans don't understand rap music
C. Rap music came to Africa recently D. Rap music is a part of Senegal
7 The word "their" in the first paragraph refers to
A. backgrounds B. countries C. scenes D. social issues
8 Which of the following statements are TRUE about Assane N'Diaye?
A. He is going to move to the U.S.A B. He lives in a small village
C. He has already made several CDs D. He only likes American rap music
9. What is the purpose of this reading?
A. to say why some people do not like rap music B. to compare American and African rap music
C. to explain how hip-hop started D. to describe different hip-hop scenes
10 What is NOT mentioned about Shameema Williams in the last paragraph?
A. She was born and grew up in the Czech Republic
B. She comes from a rap group that consists of only woman rappers
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C. She believes her students can use the music to change their lives
D. She teaches teens to write rap music in "Rap for Peace Hip-Hop" class
11. The word "hardship" in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to _
A. pleasure B. unhappiness C. comfort D. difficult
12 The word "attitudes" in the last paragraph could be best replaced by _
A. points of view B. aptitudes C. values D. future
III Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in
meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions
13 What benefits does TV bring about to people's life?
A. advantages B. harms C. programs D. events
14 An enormous amount of money has been wasted on this project
A. very important B. very limited C. very big D. very large
IV Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks
Tom Cruise is one of the most successful actors in cinema history However, life hasn't always been that easy for him As a young boy, Tom was shy and had (15) _ in finding friends, although he really enjoyed (16) _ part in school plays (17) _ he had finished High School, Tom went to New York to look for work He found employment as a porter, and at the same time he (18) _ drama classes In 1980, the film director Franco Zeffirelli (19) _ Tom his first part in a film Ten years later, he had become (20) _ successful that he was one of the highest-paid actors in Hollywood, (21) _ millions of dollars for (22) _ film Today, Tom (23) _ appears in films and is as (24) _ as ever with his thousands of fans from all around the world
15 A. difficulty B. fear C. worry D. problem
16 A. holding B. taking C. finding D. making
17 A. While B. After C. Until D. During
18 A. happened B. waited C. prepared D. attended
19 A. offered B. advised C. tried D. suggested
21 A. earning B. paying C. reaching D. winning
23 A. already B. still C. every D. yet
24 A. favorite B. preferred C. approved D. popular
V Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions
25 We spent an enjoyable evening boating in the river
A. free B. unpleasant C. comfortable D. boring
26 Britney Spear is one of the most famous pop singers
A. rich B. well-known C. pretty D. talented
27 Scientists have spent years collecting information about UFOs
A. requiring B. containing C. gathering D. seeking
VI Read 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
I was born in Newcastle, a city in the North East of England Newcastle is on the bank of the River Tyne It
is a quite big city of about 200,000 inhabitants There is a cathedral and a university There are five bridges over the River Tyne, which link Newcastle to the next town, Gateshead, where there is one of the biggest shopping
centres in the world, the Metro Centre A few years ago, the main industries were shipbuilding and coalmining, but now the chemical and soap industries are important I moved from Newcastle ten years ago but I often return I miss the people, who are so warm and friendly, and I miss the wild, beautiful countryside near the city, where there are so many hills and streams
28 The word "where" in paragraph 1 refers to
A. The Metro Centre B. Newcastle C. The River Tyne D. Gateshead
29. Newcastle is
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A. a city in the North East of England B. a city in the North of England
C. a small town in England D. a city near the North East of England
30. Which adjective best describes the writer's attitude towards Newcastle?
A. disbelieving B. hateful C. dispassionate D. affectionate
31. Newcastle has _
A. one of the biggest shopping centres B. only one bridge that links it to the next town
C. a population of about 200,000 D. a wild, beautiful countryside
32. Gateshead has one of _ in the world
A. the largest rivers B. the biggest shopping centers
C. the most important shipbuilding industries D. the most beautiful countrysides
33 The word "inhabitants" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _
A. towns B. buildings C. villages D. residents
34 The word "which" in paragraph 1 refers to
A. Gateshead B. the River Tyne C. bridges D. Newcastle
35 All of the following statements are true about industries in Newcastle EXCEPT
A. Chemical industry used to be more important than shipbuilding
B. Shipbuilding used to be one of its main industries
C. Shipbuilding is now not as significant as soap chemistry
D. Soap and chemical industries are its main industries now
36. According to the passage, the writer _
A. doesn't live in Newcastle any more B. has come back to live in Newcastle
C. has never returned to Newcastle D. is still living in Newcastle
37. Which of the following is NOT true about Newcastle?
A. The Metro Centre is located in its centre B. It is next to Gateshead
C. Its people are friendly D. It has a cathedral and a university
VII Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underline part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions
38 A. publish B. campus C. until D. supply
39 A. missed B. sister C. polite D. limit
40 A. chat B. watch C. channel D. chemistry
VIII. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the incorrect part in each of the following
questions
41. My mother said that she would go to Ho Chi Minh city tomorrow
42. If I have to do many homework tonight, I will not be able to attend the concert
A. to attend B. have to do C. will not be able D. many homework
43. My daughter wishes she were taller and that her hair will be blond and curly
A. were taller B. blond and curly C. wishes D. will be
44. The professor decided to allow the students to take the examination a second time because the low scores
A. because B. second C. to allow D. take
45. Would you mind to show me your passport, sir?
IX Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions
46. Let's dance together, ? The party is so wonderful
A. will you B. shall we C. won't you D. shan't we
47. Tom sat down on chair nearest door
A. the - a B. a - a C. a - the D. the - the
48. Peter: "Do you mind if I take a seat?" Mary: " "
A. Yes, do as you please B. Yes, I don't mind C. No, I mind D. No, do as you please
49. The hotel was any one we had stayed at before
A. more expensive as B. more expensive than C. better expensive than D. most expensive than
50. Most of the children in my village enjoy in the afternoon
A. playing the football B. playing football C. to play the football D. to play football
51. By learning English, you can get access to the world's
A. developed B. develop C. developing D. development
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52. We have lived in this town 1998
53. The mother asked her son
A. what was he doing B. what is he doing C. what he was doing D. what he is doing
54. My sister was married a successful business man
55. If you saw another student cheating in an exam, somebody?
A. do you tell B. have you told C. would you tell D. did you tell
56. I want to ask if I could have more time on this month's payment
57. Mary: "Would you like a cup of coffee?" Peter: " "
A. Yes, I do like B. Yes, of course C. Yes, I would D. Yes, please
58. I wish you making that noise It's bothering me
A. can stop B. would stop C. stop D. will stop
59. Can you tell me who this kind of machine?
A. invention B. invented C. inventor D. inventive
60. The question was that nobody could answer it
A. too difficult B. very difficult C. so difficult D. such difficult
61. A few days ago Tom's car by one of the teenagers in his neighborhood
A. has been stolen B. was stolen C. was stealing D. was stole
62. Don't make noise My mother with her friends
A. talked B. talks C. was talking D. is talking
63. All of the athletes who took part in the international games should be very proud of
A. yourselves B. oneself C. themselves D. himself
64. He came to the party, he hadn't been invited
A. even B. although C. despite D. in spite of
PHẦN TỰ LUẬN (2 ĐIỂM)
I/ Rewrite the following sentences starting with the given words (0.5 pts.)
1 Unless Peter apologizes to her, she won’t talk to him again
2 They are going to put up a new tower building in the city center
3 My students find it difficult to communicate with foreign visitors to our town
II/ Paragraph writing: (1.5 pts.)
Write a paragraph of 100 – 120 words about your last summer holiday
-THE END-
Trang 9I Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions
1 We spent an enjoyable evening boating in the river
A. free B. comfortable C. unpleasant D. boring
2 Britney Spear is one of the most famous pop singers
A. rich B. pretty C. well-known D. talented
3 Scientists have spent years collecting information about UFOs
A. seeking B. requiring C. containing D. gathering
II Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in
meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions
4 What benefits does TV bring about to people's life?
A. advantages B. harms C. programs D. events
5 An enormous amount of money has been wasted on this project
A. very important B. very big C. very limited D. very large
III. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the incorrect part in each of the following
questions
6. If I have to do many homework tonight, I will not be able to attend the concert
A. many homework B. have to do C. will not be able D. to attend
7. Would you mind to show me your passport, sir?
8. My mother said that she would go to Ho Chi Minh city tomorrow
9. My daughter wishes she were taller and that her hair will be blond and curly
A. wishes B. were taller C. will be D. blond and curly
10. The professor decided to allow the students to take the examination a second time because the low scores
A. take B. because C. to allow D. second
IV Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions
11. Tom sat down on chair nearest door
A. the - the B. a - the C. a - a D. the - a
12. He came to the party, he hadn't been invited
A. in spite of B. despite C. although D. even
13. The question was that nobody could answer it
A. so difficult B. very difficult C. such difficult D. too difficult
14. I want to ask if I could have more time on this month's payment
A. little B. a few C. a little D. few
15. All of the athletes who took part in the international games should be very proud of
A. yourselves B. oneself C. himself D. themselves
16. Can you tell me who this kind of machine?
A. invention B. inventor C. invented D. inventive
17. I wish you making that noise It's bothering me
A. would stop B. can stop C. stop D. will stop
18. A few days ago Tom's car by one of the teenagers in his neighborhood
A. has been stolen B. was stole C. was stolen D. was stealing
19. The mother asked her son
A. what was he doing B. what he was doing C. what he is doing D. what is he doing
20. Most of the children in my village enjoy in the afternoon
A. to play the football B. to play football C. playing the football D. playing football
21. My sister was married a successful business man
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22. If you saw another student cheating in an exam, somebody?
A. have you told B. did you tell C. would you tell D. do you tell
23. Mary: "Would you like a cup of coffee?" Peter: " "
A. Yes, of course B. Yes, I would C. Yes, I do like D. Yes, please
24. Don't make noise My mother with her friends
A. talked B. was talking C. talks D. is talking
25. By learning English, you can get access to the world's
A. developing B. develop C. development D. developed
26. The hotel was any one we had stayed at before
A. better expensive than B. more expensive as C. more expensive than D. most expensive than
27. Peter: "Do you mind if I take a seat?" Mary: " "
A. No, I mind B. No, do as you please C. Yes, do as you please D. Yes, I don't mind
28. We have lived in this town 1998
29. Let's dance together, ? The party is so wonderful
A. shall we B. shan't we C. will you D. won't you
V Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underline part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions
30 A. watch B. chat C. channel D. chemistry
31 A. limit B. missed C. sister D. polite
32 A. until B. campus C. supply D. publish
VI Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions
33 A. order B. describe C. foreign D. study
34 A. exploration B. disadvantage C. communicate D. documentary
VII Read 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
Hip-hop started in New York City in the 1970s Today, many countries have their own local hip-hop
scenes Artists from different backgrounds rap about everything from cars and designer clothes to social issues Here are two examples
Dakar, Senegal
Assane N'Diaye, 19, loves hip-hop music He grew up in a small fishing village in Senegal For a time, he was popular as a DJ in clubs in Dakar, the capital city of Senegal Today, Assane lives in his village again He has formed a rap group with other family members They rap about their lives as village fishermen, and about working long, hard days and earning almost no money Many people in their audience can understand these things "Rap", Assane says, "doesn't belong to American culture It belongs here It has always existed here, because of our pain and our hardship …" Assane dreamed of making a CD and having a better life Despite his hardships, the music gives Assane hope
The Czech Republic
Europe is home to 8-12 million Roma - a group of people often called "gypsies." Many Roma are poor In some places, they also face discrimination Now some Roma teenagers are using hip-hop to teach tolerance In
the Czech Republic, Roma teens meet for a hip-hop class called "Rap for Peace Hip-Hop." Their instructor is
Shameema Williams She is a member of the all-female rap group Godessa, from South Africa In the lessons, the teens learn to write rap music and use it to teach others about Roma culture These teens, Shameema believes,
can use the music to change their lives and other people's attitudes "Use your creative energy and see what the
possibilities are," she says
35 Which of the following statements are TRUE about Assane N'Diaye?
A. He has already made several CDs B. He is going to move to the U.S.A
C. He lives in a small village D. He only likes American rap music
36. Which statement would Assane N'Diaye most likely to agree with?
A. Rap music came to Africa recently B. Many Africans don't understand rap music
C. Rap music is a part of Senegal D. The best rappers are from the U.S.A
37. In which paragraph does the author mention briefly about the origin of Hip-hop?
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A. paragraph 3 B. paragraph 2 C. paragraph 1 D. none of the paragraphs
38. What is the purpose of this reading?
A. to describe different hip-hop scenes B. to compare American and African rap music
C. to explain how hip-hop started D. to say why some people do not like rap music
39 Which sentence about the Roma teenagers is NOT true?
A. In some places, they are disliked because they are Roma
B. They are taking a hip-hop class
C. They are using music to teach people about their culture
D. Most of them are from South Africa
40 What is NOT mentioned about Shameema Williams in the last paragraph?
A. She comes from a rap group that consists of only woman rappers
B. She was born and grew up in the Czech Republic
C. She believes her students can use the music to change their lives
D. She teaches teens to write rap music in "Rap for Peace Hip-Hop" class
41 The word "instructor" in the last paragraph probably means _
42 The word "attitudes" in the last paragraph could be best replaced by _
A. aptitudes B. values C. points of view D. future
43 The word "their" in the first paragraph refers to
A. scenes B. countries C. social issues D. backgrounds
44. The word "hardship" in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to _
A. difficult B. unhappiness C. comfort D. pleasure
VIII Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks
Tom Cruise is one of the most successful actors in cinema history However, life hasn't always been that easy for him As a young boy, Tom was shy and had (45) _ in finding friends, although he really enjoyed (46) _ part in school plays (47) _ he had finished High School, Tom went to New York to look for work He found employment as a porter, and at the same time he (48) _ drama classes In 1980, the film director Franco Zeffirelli (49) _ Tom his first part in a film Ten years later, he had become (50) _ successful that he was one of the highest-paid actors in Hollywood, (51) _ millions of dollars for (52) _ film Today, Tom (53) _ appears in films and is as (54) _ as ever with his thousands of fans from all around the world
45 A. problem B. worry C. fear D. difficulty
46 A. holding B. taking C. making D. finding
47 A. After B. Until C. During D. While
48 A. waited B. happened C. attended D. prepared
49 A. offered B. tried C. suggested D. advised
51 A. paying B. earning C. winning D. reaching
52 A. each B. some C. another D. all
53 A. every B. yet C. still D. already
54 A. popular B. preferred C. favorite D. approved
IX Read 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
I was born in Newcastle, a city in the North East of England Newcastle is on the bank of the River Tyne It
is a quite big city of about 200,000 inhabitants There is a cathedral and a university There are five bridges over the River Tyne, which link Newcastle to the next town, Gateshead, where there is one of the biggest shopping
centres in the world, the Metro Centre A few years ago, the main industries were shipbuilding and coalmining, but now the chemical and soap industries are important I moved from Newcastle ten years ago but I often return I miss the people, who are so warm and friendly, and I miss the wild, beautiful countryside near the city, where there are so many hills and streams
55. Which of the following is NOT true about Newcastle?
A. It is next to Gateshead B. It has a cathedral and a university
C. The Metro Centre is located in its centre D. Its people are friendly
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56. Gateshead has one of _ in the world
A. the largest rivers B. the most beautiful countrysides
C. the biggest shopping centers D. the most important shipbuilding industries
57 The word "inhabitants" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _
A. buildings B. towns C. residents D. villages
58. According to the passage, the writer _
A. has come back to live in Newcastle B. has never returned to Newcastle
C. doesn't live in Newcastle any more D. is still living in Newcastle
59. Which adjective best describes the writer's attitude towards Newcastle?
A. affectionate B. dispassionate C. hateful D. disbelieving
60 The word "where" in paragraph 1 refers to
A. Newcastle B. The River Tyne C. The Metro Centre D. Gateshead
61 The word "which" in paragraph 1 refers to
A. Gateshead B. Newcastle C. the River Tyne D. bridges
62. Newcastle has _
A. only one bridge that links it to the next town B. a wild, beautiful countryside
C. one of the biggest shopping centres D. a population of about 200,000
63. Newcastle is
A. a small town in England B. a city in the North of England
C. a city in the North East of England D. a city near the North East of England
64 All of the following statements are true about industries in Newcastle EXCEPT
A. Shipbuilding is now not as significant as soap chemistry
B. Chemical industry used to be more important than shipbuilding
C. Soap and chemical industries are its main industries now
D. Shipbuilding used to be one of its main industries
PHẦN TỰ LUẬN (2 ĐIỂM)
I/ Rewrite the following sentences starting with the given words (0.5 pts.)
1 Unless Peter apologizes to her, she won’t talk to him again
2 They are going to put up a new tower building in the city center
3 My students find it difficult to communicate with foreign visitors to our town
II/ Paragraph writing: (1.5 pts.)
Write a paragraph of 100 – 120 words about your last summer holiday
-THE END-
Trang 13I Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the
position of the main stress in each of the following questions
1 A. study B. order C. describe D. foreign
2 A. disadvantage B. communicate C. exploration D. documentary
II Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks
Tom Cruise is one of the most successful actors in cinema history However, life hasn't always been that easy for him As a young boy, Tom was shy and had (3) _ in finding friends, although he really enjoyed (4) _ part in school plays (5) _ he had finished High School, Tom went to New York to look for work
He found employment as a porter, and at the same time he (6) _ drama classes In 1980, the film director Franco Zeffirelli (7) _ Tom his first part in a film Ten years later, he had become (8) _ successful that he was one of the highest-paid actors in Hollywood, (9) _ millions of dollars for (10) _ film Today, Tom (11) _ appears in films and is as (12) _ as ever with his thousands of fans from all around the world
3 A. difficulty B. fear C. worry D. problem
4 A. taking B. holding C. finding D. making
5 A. Until B. While C. After D. During
6 A. waited B. prepared C. happened D. attended
7 A. tried B. offered C. suggested D. advised
9 A. reaching B. winning C. paying D. earning
10 A. all B. some C. another D. each
11 A. every B. yet C. still D. already
12 A. popular B. preferred C. favorite D. approved
III Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions
13. The mother asked her son
A. what was he doing B. what he is doing C. what is he doing D. what he was doing
14. I want to ask if I could have more time on this month's payment
15. Tom sat down on chair nearest door
A. a - a B. the - the C. a - the D. the - a
16. He came to the party, he hadn't been invited
A. despite B. although C. even D. in spite of
17. I wish you making that noise It's bothering me
A. would stop B. can stop C. will stop D. stop
18. Let's dance together, ? The party is so wonderful
A. won't you B. shall we C. will you D. shan't we
19. A few days ago Tom's car by one of the teenagers in his neighborhood
A. was stealing B. was stolen C. was stole D. has been stolen
20. We have lived in this town 1998
21. If you saw another student cheating in an exam, somebody?
A. have you told B. did you tell C. do you tell D. would you tell
22. Don't make noise My mother with her friends
A. was talking B. is talking C. talks D. talked
23. Mary: "Would you like a cup of coffee?" Peter: " "
A. Yes, please B. Yes, I do like C. Yes, of course D. Yes, I would
24. The question was that nobody could answer it
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A. too difficult B. such difficult C. so difficult D. very difficult
25. By learning English, you can get access to the world's
A. developing B. development C. develop D. developed
26. All of the athletes who took part in the international games should be very proud of
A. himself B. themselves C. oneself D. yourselves
27. The hotel was any one we had stayed at before
A. more expensive as B. more expensive than C. better expensive than D. most expensive than
28. My sister was married a successful business man
29. Peter: "Do you mind if I take a seat?" Mary: " "
A. No, do as you please B. Yes, I don't mind C. Yes, do as you please D. No, I mind
30. Most of the children in my village enjoy in the afternoon
A. playing the football B. playing football C. to play football D. to play the football
31. Can you tell me who this kind of machine?
A. invention B. invented C. inventive D. inventor
IV Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning
to the underlined part in each of the following questions
32 Scientists have spent years collecting information about UFOs
A. requiring B. seeking C. gathering D. containing
33 We spent an enjoyable evening boating in the river
A. free B. comfortable C. boring D. unpleasant
34 Britney Spear is one of the most famous pop singers
A. talented B. pretty C. rich D. well-known
V Read 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
Hip-hop started in New York City in the 1970s Today, many countries have their own local hip-hop
scenes Artists from different backgrounds rap about everything from cars and designer clothes to social issues Here are two examples
Dakar, Senegal
Assane N'Diaye, 19, loves hip-hop music He grew up in a small fishing village in Senegal For a time, he was popular as a DJ in clubs in Dakar, the capital city of Senegal Today, Assane lives in his village again He has formed a rap group with other family members They rap about their lives as village fishermen, and about working long, hard days and earning almost no money Many people in their audience can understand these things "Rap", Assane says, "doesn't belong to American culture It belongs here It has always existed here, because of our pain and our hardship …" Assane dreamed of making a CD and having a better life Despite his hardships, the music gives Assane hope
The Czech Republic
Europe is home to 8-12 million Roma - a group of people often called "gypsies." Many Roma are poor In some places, they also face discrimination Now some Roma teenagers are using hip-hop to teach tolerance In
the Czech Republic, Roma teens meet for a hip-hop class called "Rap for Peace Hip-Hop." Their instructor is
Shameema Williams She is a member of the all-female rap group Godessa, from South Africa In the lessons, the teens learn to write rap music and use it to teach others about Roma culture These teens, Shameema believes,
can use the music to change their lives and other people's attitudes "Use your creative energy and see what the
possibilities are," she says
35. In which paragraph does the author mention briefly about the origin of Hip-hop?
A. paragraph 3 B. none of the paragraphs C. paragraph 2 D.
paragraph 1
36. The word "hardship" in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to _
A. unhappiness B. difficult C. comfort D. pleasure
37. What is the purpose of this reading?
A. to describe different hip-hop scenes B. to compare American and African rap music
C. to say why some people do not like rap music D. to explain how hip-hop started
38 Which sentence about the Roma teenagers is NOT true?
A. They are using music to teach people about their culture
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B. In some places, they are disliked because they are Roma
C. Most of them are from South Africa
D. They are taking a hip-hop class
39 Which of the following statements are TRUE about Assane N'Diaye?
A. He lives in a small village B. He is going to move to the U.S.A
C. He has already made several CDs D. He only likes American rap music
40 The word "instructor" in the last paragraph probably means _
A. classmate B. DJ C. teacher D. member
41 The word "attitudes" in the last paragraph could be best replaced by _
A. points of view B. future C. values D. aptitudes
42 What is NOT mentioned about Shameema Williams in the last paragraph?
A. She was born and grew up in the Czech Republic
B. She teaches teens to write rap music in "Rap for Peace Hip-Hop" class
C. She comes from a rap group that consists of only woman rappers
D. She believes her students can use the music to change their lives
43. Which statement would Assane N'Diaye most likely to agree with?
A. Many Africans don't understand rap music B. The best rappers are from the U.S.A
C. Rap music came to Africa recently D. Rap music is a part of Senegal
44 The word "their" in the first paragraph refers to
A. scenes B. backgrounds C. countries D. social issues
VI. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the incorrect part in each of the following
questions
45. Would you mind to show me your passport, sir?
46. My daughter wishes she were taller and that her hair will be blond and curly
A. blond and curly B. wishes C. will be D. were taller
47. If I have to do many homework tonight, I will not be able to attend the concert
A. have to do B. will not be able C. to attend D. many homework
48. My mother said that she would go to Ho Chi Minh city tomorrow
49. The professor decided to allow the students to take the examination a second time because the low scores
A. because B. second C. to allow D. take
VII Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions
50 An enormous amount of money has been wasted on this project
A. very important B. very big C. very limited D. very large
51 What benefits does TV bring about to people's life?
A. harms B. advantages C. events D. programs
VIII Read 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
I was born in Newcastle, a city in the North East of England Newcastle is on the bank of the River Tyne It
is a quite big city of about 200,000 inhabitants There is a cathedral and a university There are five bridges over the River Tyne, which link Newcastle to the next town, Gateshead, where there is one of the biggest shopping
centres in the world, the Metro Centre A few years ago, the main industries were shipbuilding and coalmining, but now the chemical and soap industries are important I moved from Newcastle ten years ago but I often return I miss the people, who are so warm and friendly, and I miss the wild, beautiful countryside near the city, where there are so many hills and streams
52. Which of the following is NOT true about Newcastle?
A. The Metro Centre is located in its centre B. It is next to Gateshead
C. Its people are friendly D. It has a cathedral and a university
53 The word "which" in paragraph 1 refers to
A. Newcastle B. the River Tyne C. Gateshead D. bridges
54 All of the following statements are true about industries in Newcastle EXCEPT
A. Chemical industry used to be more important than shipbuilding
B. Soap and chemical industries are its main industries now
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C. Shipbuilding is now not as significant as soap chemistry
D. Shipbuilding used to be one of its main industries
55. According to the passage, the writer _
A. is still living in Newcastle B. doesn't live in Newcastle any more
C. has come back to live in Newcastle D. has never returned to Newcastle
56. Which adjective best describes the writer's attitude towards Newcastle?
A. hateful B. affectionate C. dispassionate D. disbelieving
57 The word "where" in paragraph 1 refers to
A. Gateshead B. The River Tyne C. The Metro Centre D. Newcastle
58. Gateshead has one of _ in the world
A. the biggest shopping centers B. the largest rivers
C. the most important shipbuilding industries D. the most beautiful countrysides
59. Newcastle has _
A. a population of about 200,000 B. a wild, beautiful countryside
C. only one bridge that links it to the next town D. one of the biggest shopping centres
60. Newcastle is
A. a city in the North East of England B. a city near the North East of England
C. a city in the North of England D. a small town in England
61 The word "inhabitants" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _
A. villages B. towns C. residents D. buildings
IX Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underline part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions
62 A. supply B. campus C. until D. publish
63 A. polite B. limit C. sister D. missed
64 A. chemistry B. chat C. channel D. watch
PHẦN TỰ LUẬN (2 ĐIỂM)
I/ Rewrite the following sentences starting with the given words (0.5 pts.)
1 Unless Peter apologizes to her, she won’t talk to him again
2 They are going to put up a new tower building in the city center
3 My students find it difficult to communicate with foreign visitors to our town
II/ Paragraph writing: (1.5 pts.)
Write a paragraph of 100 – 120 words about your last summer holiday
-THE END-
Trang 17I Read 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
I was born in Newcastle, a city in the North East of England Newcastle is on the bank of the River Tyne It
is a quite big city of about 200,000 inhabitants There is a cathedral and a university There are five bridges over the River Tyne, which link Newcastle to the next town, Gateshead, where there is one of the biggest shopping
centres in the world, the Metro Centre A few years ago, the main industries were shipbuilding and coalmining, but now the chemical and soap industries are important I moved from Newcastle ten years ago but I often return I miss the people, who are so warm and friendly, and I miss the wild, beautiful countryside near the city, where there are so many hills and streams
1. According to the passage, the writer _
A. doesn't live in Newcastle any more B. is still living in Newcastle
C. has come back to live in Newcastle D. has never returned to Newcastle
2 All of the following statements are true about industries in Newcastle EXCEPT
A. Shipbuilding used to be one of its main industries
B. Chemical industry used to be more important than shipbuilding
C. Shipbuilding is now not as significant as soap chemistry
D. Soap and chemical industries are its main industries now
3. Gateshead has one of _ in the world
A. the biggest shopping centers B. the most important shipbuilding industries
C. the most beautiful countrysides D. the largest rivers
4 The word "which" in paragraph 1 refers to
A. the River Tyne B. bridges C. Gateshead D. Newcastle
5. Newcastle is
A. a small town in England B. a city in the North of England
C. a city near the North East of England D. a city in the North East of England
6. Which adjective best describes the writer's attitude towards Newcastle?
A. hateful B. dispassionate C. affectionate D. disbelieving
7. Which of the following is NOT true about Newcastle?
A. It is next to Gateshead B. The Metro Centre is located in its centre
C. Its people are friendly D. It has a cathedral and a university
8 The word "inhabitants" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _
A. towns B. residents C. villages D. buildings
9 The word "where" in paragraph 1 refers to
A. The River Tyne B. Gateshead C. Newcastle D. The Metro Centre
10. Newcastle has _
A. a population of about 200,000 B. one of the biggest shopping centres
C. only one bridge that links it to the next town D. a wild, beautiful countryside
II Read 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
Hip-hop started in New York City in the 1970s Today, many countries have their own local hip-hop
scenes Artists from different backgrounds rap about everything from cars and designer clothes to social issues Here are two examples
Dakar, Senegal
Assane N'Diaye, 19, loves hip-hop music He grew up in a small fishing village in Senegal For a time, he was popular as a DJ in clubs in Dakar, the capital city of Senegal Today, Assane lives in his village again He has formed a rap group with other family members They rap about their lives as village fishermen, and about working long, hard days and earning almost no money Many people in their audience can understand these things "Rap", Assane says, "doesn't belong to American culture It belongs here It has always existed here,
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because of our pain and our hardship …" Assane dreamed of making a CD and having a better life Despite his hardships, the music gives Assane hope
The Czech Republic
Europe is home to 8-12 million Roma - a group of people often called "gypsies." Many Roma are poor In some places, they also face discrimination Now some Roma teenagers are using hip-hop to teach tolerance In
the Czech Republic, Roma teens meet for a hip-hop class called "Rap for Peace Hip-Hop." Their instructor is
Shameema Williams She is a member of the all-female rap group Godessa, from South Africa In the lessons, the teens learn to write rap music and use it to teach others about Roma culture These teens, Shameema believes,
can use the music to change their lives and other people's attitudes "Use your creative energy and see what the
possibilities are," she says
11 The word "their" in the first paragraph refers to
A. backgrounds B. scenes C. countries D. social issues
12. What is the purpose of this reading?
A. to explain how hip-hop started B. to describe different hip-hop scenes
C. to say why some people do not like rap music D. to compare American and African rap music
13. The word "hardship" in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to _
A. difficult B. unhappiness C. pleasure D. comfort
14 The word "instructor" in the last paragraph probably means _
A. member B. classmate C. DJ D. teacher
15. In which paragraph does the author mention briefly about the origin of Hip-hop?
A. paragraph 1 B. paragraph 3 C. none of the paragraphs D. paragraph 2
16. Which statement would Assane N'Diaye most likely to agree with?
A. Rap music is a part of Senegal B. Rap music came to Africa recently
C. The best rappers are from the U.S.A D. Many Africans don't understand rap music
17 Which of the following statements are TRUE about Assane N'Diaye?
A. He is going to move to the U.S.A B. He only likes American rap music
C. He has already made several CDs D. He lives in a small village
18 The word "attitudes" in the last paragraph could be best replaced by _
A. values B. aptitudes C. future D. points of view
19 What is NOT mentioned about Shameema Williams in the last paragraph?
A. She believes her students can use the music to change their lives
B. She comes from a rap group that consists of only woman rappers
C. She teaches teens to write rap music in "Rap for Peace Hip-Hop" class
D. She was born and grew up in the Czech Republic
20 Which sentence about the Roma teenagers is NOT true?
A. Most of them are from South Africa
B. In some places, they are disliked because they are Roma
C. They are using music to teach people about their culture
D. They are taking a hip-hop class
III Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks
Tom Cruise is one of the most successful actors in cinema history However, life hasn't always been that easy for him As a young boy, Tom was shy and had (21) _ in finding friends, although he really enjoyed (22) _ part in school plays (23) _ he had finished High School, Tom went to New York to look for work He found employment as a porter, and at the same time he (24) _ drama classes In 1980, the film director Franco Zeffirelli (25) _ Tom his first part in a film Ten years later, he had become (26) _ successful that he was one of the highest-paid actors in Hollywood, (27) _ millions of dollars for (28) _ film Today, Tom (29) _ appears in films and is as (30) _ as ever with his thousands of fans from all around the world
21 A. problem B. difficulty C. fear D. worry
22 A. finding B. holding C. making D. taking
23 A. During B. After C. While D. Until
24 A. attended B. prepared C. happened D. waited
25 A. tried B. offered C. suggested D. advised
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27 A. reaching B. paying C. earning D. winning
28 A. some B. all C. another D. each
29 A. every B. yet C. already D. still
30 A. favorite B. approved C. preferred D. popular
IV Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions
31. He came to the party, he hadn't been invited
A. although B. even C. in spite of D. despite
32. Let's dance together, ? The party is so wonderful
A. shan't we B. will you C. won't you D. shall we
33. We have lived in this town 1998
34. My sister was married a successful business man
35. Can you tell me who this kind of machine?
A. invention B. invented C. inventive D. inventor
36. The hotel was any one we had stayed at before
A. more expensive than B. better expensive than C. more expensive as D. most expensive than
37. Most of the children in my village enjoy in the afternoon
A. playing the football B. playing football C. to play the football D. to play football
38. Peter: "Do you mind if I take a seat?" Mary: " "
A. No, do as you please B. Yes, do as you please C. Yes, I don't mind D. No, I mind
39. I wish you making that noise It's bothering me
A. can stop B. would stop C. will stop D. stop
40. Mary: "Would you like a cup of coffee?" Peter: " "
A. Yes, please B. Yes, I do like C. Yes, I would D. Yes, of course
41. By learning English, you can get access to the world's
A. developing B. development C. developed D. develop
42. All of the athletes who took part in the international games should be very proud of
A. yourselves B. himself C. oneself D. themselves
43. The question was that nobody could answer it
A. very difficult B. too difficult C. such difficult D. so difficult
44. I want to ask if I could have more time on this month's payment
45. Don't make noise My mother with her friends
A. talked B. was talking C. is talking D. talks
46. A few days ago Tom's car by one of the teenagers in his neighborhood
A. was stealing B. has been stolen C. was stolen D. was stole
47. Tom sat down on chair nearest door
A. the - a B. a - the C. a - a D. the - the
48. If you saw another student cheating in an exam, somebody?
A. do you tell B. did you tell C. would you tell D. have you told
49. The mother asked her son
A. what was he doing B. what he is doing C. what is he doing D. what he was doing
V. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the incorrect part in each of the following
questions
50. My daughter wishes she were taller and that her hair will be blond and curly
A. were taller B. blond and curly C. wishes D. will be
51. If I have to do many homework tonight, I will not be able to attend the concert
A. many homework B. to attend C. have to do D. will not be able
52. The professor decided to allow the students to take the examination a second time because the low scores
A. because B. to allow C. take D. second
53. My mother said that she would go to Ho Chi Minh city tomorrow
54. Would you mind to show me your passport, sir?
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VI Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in
meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions
55 An enormous amount of money has been wasted on this project
A. very large B. very big C. very important D. very limited
56 What benefits does TV bring about to people's life?
A. events B. programs C. advantages D. harms
VII Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning
to the underlined part in each of the following questions
57 Britney Spear is one of the most famous pop singers
A. talented B. rich C. well-known D. pretty
58 We spent an enjoyable evening boating in the river
A. free B. comfortable C. boring D. unpleasant
59 Scientists have spent years collecting information about UFOs
A. seeking B. gathering C. containing D. requiring
VIII Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underline part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions
60 A. chat B. channel C. chemistry D. watch
61 A. polite B. missed C. sister D. limit
62 A. publish B. campus C. supply D. until
IX Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions
63 A. documentary B. exploration C. communicate D. disadvantage
64 A. foreign B. describe C. order D. study
PHẦN TỰ LUẬN (2 ĐIỂM)
I/ Rewrite the following sentences starting with the given words (0.5 pts.)
1 Unless Peter apologizes to her, she won’t talk to him again
2 They are going to put up a new tower building in the city center
3 My students find it difficult to communicate with foreign visitors to our town
II/ Paragraph writing: (1.5 pts.)
Write a paragraph of 100 – 120 words about your last summer holiday
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I Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in
meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions
1 What benefits does TV bring about to people's life?
A. programs B. events C. harms D. advantages
2 An enormous amount of money has been wasted on this project
A. very large B. very limited C. very big D. very important
II. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the incorrect part in each of the following
questions
3. If I have to do many homework tonight, I will not be able to attend the concert
A. have to do B. will not be able C. to attend D. many homework
4. The professor decided to allow the students to take the examination a second time because the low scores
A. second B. because C. to allow D. take
5. My mother said that she would go to Ho Chi Minh city tomorrow
6. My daughter wishes she were taller and that her hair will be blond and curly
A. will be B. wishes C. blond and curly D. were taller
7. Would you mind to show me your passport, sir?
III Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions
8. He came to the party, he hadn't been invited
A. despite B. in spite of C. even D. although
9. Most of the children in my village enjoy in the afternoon
A. playing the football B. to play football C. to play the football D. playing football
10. Don't make noise My mother with her friends
A. talked B. talks C. is talking D. was talking
11. The question was that nobody could answer it
A. too difficult B. very difficult C. such difficult D. so difficult
12. Can you tell me who this kind of machine?
A. inventive B. invented C. inventor D. invention
13. Mary: "Would you like a cup of coffee?" Peter: " "
A. Yes, I would B. Yes, I do like C. Yes, please D. Yes, of course
14. A few days ago Tom's car by one of the teenagers in his neighborhood
A. has been stolen B. was stole C. was stealing D. was stolen
15. All of the athletes who took part in the international games should be very proud of
A. himself B. oneself C. yourselves D. themselves
16. The hotel was any one we had stayed at before
A. more expensive as B. more expensive than C. better expensive than D. most expensive than
17. The mother asked her son
A. what he was doing B. what was he doing C. what he is doing D. what is he doing
18. Tom sat down on chair nearest door
A. a - the B. the - the C. the - a D. a - a
19. My sister was married a successful business man
20. We have lived in this town 1998
21. If you saw another student cheating in an exam, somebody?
A. do you tell B. did you tell C. have you told D. would you tell
22. I wish you making that noise It's bothering me
A. will stop B. stop C. would stop D. can stop
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23. Peter: "Do you mind if I take a seat?" Mary: " "
A. Yes, I don't mind B. No, I mind C. Yes, do as you please D. No, do as you please
24. By learning English, you can get access to the world's
A. developed B. developing C. development D. develop
25. Let's dance together, ? The party is so wonderful
A. won't you B. shall we C. will you D. shan't we
26. I want to ask if I could have more time on this month's payment
IV Read 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
Hip-hop started in New York City in the 1970s Today, many countries have their own local hip-hop
scenes Artists from different backgrounds rap about everything from cars and designer clothes to social issues Here are two examples
Dakar, Senegal
Assane N'Diaye, 19, loves hip-hop music He grew up in a small fishing village in Senegal For a time, he was popular as a DJ in clubs in Dakar, the capital city of Senegal Today, Assane lives in his village again He has formed a rap group with other family members They rap about their lives as village fishermen, and about working long, hard days and earning almost no money Many people in their audience can understand these things "Rap", Assane says, "doesn't belong to American culture It belongs here It has always existed here, because of our pain and our hardship …" Assane dreamed of making a CD and having a better life Despite his hardships, the music gives Assane hope
The Czech Republic
Europe is home to 8-12 million Roma - a group of people often called "gypsies." Many Roma are poor In some places, they also face discrimination Now some Roma teenagers are using hip-hop to teach tolerance In
the Czech Republic, Roma teens meet for a hip-hop class called "Rap for Peace Hip-Hop." Their instructor is
Shameema Williams She is a member of the all-female rap group Godessa, from South Africa In the lessons, the teens learn to write rap music and use it to teach others about Roma culture These teens, Shameema believes,
can use the music to change their lives and other people's attitudes "Use your creative energy and see what the
possibilities are," she says
27 Which of the following statements are TRUE about Assane N'Diaye?
A. He lives in a small village B. He has already made several CDs
C. He is going to move to the U.S.A D. He only likes American rap music
28. In which paragraph does the author mention briefly about the origin of Hip-hop?
A. paragraph 2 B. paragraph 1 C. none of the paragraphs D. paragraph 3
29 The word "attitudes" in the last paragraph could be best replaced by _
A. points of view B. future C. values D. aptitudes
30 The word "their" in the first paragraph refers to
A. backgrounds B. scenes C. social issues D. countries
31. What is the purpose of this reading?
A. to explain how hip-hop started B. to describe different hip-hop scenes
C. to say why some people do not like rap music D. to compare American and African rap music
32. Which statement would Assane N'Diaye most likely to agree with?
A. The best rappers are from the U.S.A B. Rap music is a part of Senegal
C. Many Africans don't understand rap music D. Rap music came to Africa recently
33. The word "hardship" in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to _
A. comfort B. pleasure C. unhappiness D. difficult
34 Which sentence about the Roma teenagers is NOT true?
A. They are taking a hip-hop class
B. Most of them are from South Africa
C. In some places, they are disliked because they are Roma
D. They are using music to teach people about their culture
35 What is NOT mentioned about Shameema Williams in the last paragraph?
A. She comes from a rap group that consists of only woman rappers
B. She was born and grew up in the Czech Republic
C. She teaches teens to write rap music in "Rap for Peace Hip-Hop" class
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D. She believes her students can use the music to change their lives
36 The word "instructor" in the last paragraph probably means _
V Read 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
I was born in Newcastle, a city in the North East of England Newcastle is on the bank of the River Tyne It
is a quite big city of about 200,000 inhabitants There is a cathedral and a university There are five bridges over the River Tyne, which link Newcastle to the next town, Gateshead, where there is one of the biggest shopping
centres in the world, the Metro Centre A few years ago, the main industries were shipbuilding and coalmining, but now the chemical and soap industries are important I moved from Newcastle ten years ago but I often return I miss the people, who are so warm and friendly, and I miss the wild, beautiful countryside near the city, where there are so many hills and streams
37. According to the passage, the writer _
A. is still living in Newcastle B. doesn't live in Newcastle any more
C. has never returned to Newcastle D. has come back to live in Newcastle
38 All of the following statements are true about industries in Newcastle EXCEPT
A. Shipbuilding used to be one of its main industries
B. Shipbuilding is now not as significant as soap chemistry
C. Soap and chemical industries are its main industries now
D. Chemical industry used to be more important than shipbuilding
39. Which of the following is NOT true about Newcastle?
A. It is next to Gateshead B. Its people are friendly
C. It has a cathedral and a university D. The Metro Centre is located in its centre
40. Gateshead has one of _ in the world
A. the most beautiful countrysides B. the biggest shopping centers
C. the largest rivers D. the most important shipbuilding industries
41. Newcastle has _
A. one of the biggest shopping centres B. only one bridge that links it to the next town
C. a population of about 200,000 D. a wild, beautiful countryside
42 The word "which" in paragraph 1 refers to
A. Gateshead B. bridges C. the River Tyne D. Newcastle
43. Newcastle is
A. a city in the North East of England B. a small town in England
C. a city near the North East of England D. a city in the North of England
44 The word "inhabitants" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _
A. towns B. residents C. buildings D. villages
45 The word "where" in paragraph 1 refers to
A. Newcastle B. Gateshead C. The Metro Centre D. The River Tyne
46. Which adjective best describes the writer's attitude towards Newcastle?
A. affectionate B. disbelieving C. dispassionate D. hateful
VI Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underline part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions
47 A. watch B. chemistry C. channel D. chat
48 A. until B. publish C. campus D. supply
49 A. limit B. polite C. sister D. missed
VII Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks
Tom Cruise is one of the most successful actors in cinema history However, life hasn't always been that easy for him As a young boy, Tom was shy and had (50) _ in finding friends, although he really enjoyed (51) _ part in school plays (52) _ he had finished High School, Tom went to New York to look for work He found employment as a porter, and at the same time he (53) _ drama classes In 1980, the film director Franco Zeffirelli (54) _ Tom his first part in a film Ten years later, he had become (55) _ successful that he was one of the highest-paid actors in Hollywood, (56) _ millions of dollars for
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(57) _ film Today, Tom (58) _ appears in films and is as (59) _ as ever with his thousands of fans from all around the world
50 A. worry B. fear C. problem D. difficulty
51 A. taking B. holding C. finding D. making
52 A. While B. Until C. During D. After
53 A. waited B. attended C. prepared D. happened
54 A. suggested B. offered C. advised D. tried
56 A. paying B. winning C. reaching D. earning
57 A. each B. another C. some D. all
58 A. already B. still C. yet D. every
59 A. approved B. favorite C. preferred D. popular
VIII Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions
60 A. communicate B. exploration C. disadvantage D. documentary
61 A. order B. foreign C. describe D. study
IX Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning
to the underlined part in each of the following questions
62 Britney Spear is one of the most famous pop singers
A. talented B. pretty C. rich D. well-known
63 We spent an enjoyable evening boating in the river
A. boring B. unpleasant C. comfortable D. free
64 Scientists have spent years collecting information about UFOs
A. seeking B. containing C. gathering D. requiring
PHẦN TỰ LUẬN (2 ĐIỂM)
I/ Rewrite the following sentences starting with the given words (0.5 pts.)
1 Unless Peter apologizes to her, she won’t talk to him again
2 They are going to put up a new tower building in the city center
3 My students find it difficult to communicate with foreign visitors to our town
II/ Paragraph writing: (1.5 pts.)
Write a paragraph of 100 – 120 words about your last summer holiday
-THE END-
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1 A. order B. describe C. foreign D. study
2 A. documentary B. exploration C. communicate D. disadvantage
II Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions
3 Scientists have spent years collecting information about UFOs
A. gathering B. containing C. seeking D. requiring
4 Britney Spear is one of the most famous pop singers
A. pretty B. rich C. well-known D. talented
5 We spent an enjoyable evening boating in the river
A. unpleasant B. comfortable C. free D. boring
III Read 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
Hip-hop started in New York City in the 1970s Today, many countries have their own local hip-hop
scenes Artists from different backgrounds rap about everything from cars and designer clothes to social issues Here are two examples
Dakar, Senegal
Assane N'Diaye, 19, loves hip-hop music He grew up in a small fishing village in Senegal For a time, he was popular as a DJ in clubs in Dakar, the capital city of Senegal Today, Assane lives in his village again He has formed a rap group with other family members They rap about their lives as village fishermen, and about working long, hard days and earning almost no money Many people in their audience can understand these things "Rap", Assane says, "doesn't belong to American culture It belongs here It has always existed here, because of our pain and our hardship …" Assane dreamed of making a CD and having a better life Despite his hardships, the music gives Assane hope
The Czech Republic
Europe is home to 8-12 million Roma - a group of people often called "gypsies." Many Roma are poor In some places, they also face discrimination Now some Roma teenagers are using hip-hop to teach tolerance In
the Czech Republic, Roma teens meet for a hip-hop class called "Rap for Peace Hip-Hop." Their instructor is
Shameema Williams She is a member of the all-female rap group Godessa, from South Africa In the lessons, the teens learn to write rap music and use it to teach others about Roma culture These teens, Shameema believes,
can use the music to change their lives and other people's attitudes "Use your creative energy and see what the
possibilities are," she says
6. What is the purpose of this reading?
A. to say why some people do not like rap music B. to explain how hip-hop started
C. to compare American and African rap music D. to describe different hip-hop scenes
7. In which paragraph does the author mention briefly about the origin of Hip-hop?
A. paragraph 3 B. paragraph 1 C. none of the paragraphs D. paragraph 2
8. Which statement would Assane N'Diaye most likely to agree with?
A. The best rappers are from the U.S.A B. Rap music is a part of Senegal
C. Many Africans don't understand rap music D. Rap music came to Africa recently
9 The word "instructor" in the last paragraph probably means _
A. classmate B. member C. teacher D. DJ
10 The word "their" in the first paragraph refers to
A. backgrounds B. scenes C. countries D. social issues
11 What is NOT mentioned about Shameema Williams in the last paragraph?
A. She teaches teens to write rap music in "Rap for Peace Hip-Hop" class
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