Captain Cook discovered Australia on a ... to the Pacific.
A. vacation B. travel C. cruise D. voyage
Captain Cook discovered Australia on a ... to the Pacific.
A. vacation B. travel C. cruise D. voyage
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
33. The captain said to his men: “Abandon the ship immediately!”
A. The captain ordered his men to abandon the ship immediately.
B. The captain threatened his men to abandon the ship immediately.
C. The captain invited his men to abandon the ship immediately.
D. The captain suggested his men abandon the ship immediately.
34. She had only just put the phone down when her boss rang back.
A. Hardly had she put the phone down when her boss rang back.
B. No sooner had she put the phone down when her boss rang back.
C. Hardly did she put the phone down when her boss rang back.
D. Hardly she had put the phone down when her boss rang back.
35. “How long have you been in this job?” she asked him.
A. She asked him how long he has been in that job.
B. She asked him how long has he been in that job.
C. She asked him how long he had been in that job.
D. She asked him how long had he been in that job.
36. "Why don’t you put a better lock on the door?" said John.
A. John ordered us to put a better lock on the door.
B. John asked us why we put a better lock on the door.
C. John let us put a better lock on the door.
D. John suggested putting a better lock on the door.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.
37. Mr.Smith is a professor. His car was stolen yesterday.
A. His car was stolen yesterday, he is a professor. B. Mr.Smith, who his car was stolen yesterday, is a professor.
C. Mr.Smith, who is a professor, his car was stolen yesterday.
D. Mr.Smith, whose car was stolen yesterday, is a professor.
38. Smallpox is a dangerous disease. Malaria is a dangerous disease.
A. Smallpox is a dangerous disease, and so is malaria.
B. The agreement which was signed yesterday ended six-month negotiation.
C. The agreement which ends six-month negotiation was signed yesterday.
D. The agreement which lasted six-month was signed yesterday.
39. My uncle is a businessman. He was ranked the wealthiest of the country.
A. My uncle is a businessman, ranking the weathiest of the country.
B. A businessman, my uncle, was ranked the the weathiest of the country.
C. My uncle, a businessman, was ranked the weathiest of the country.
D. A businessman, who is my uncle, was ranked the weathiest of the country.
40. They didn’t have the right visas. They couldn’t legally re-enter Thailand.
A. If they had had the right visas, they could have re-entered Thailand legally.
B. Had they had the right visas, they couldn’t re-entered Thailand legally.
C. Were they to have the right visas, they could re-entered Thailand legally.
D. If they had the right visas, they could re-entere Thailand legally.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
1. The captain said to his men: “Abandon the ship immediately!”
A. The captain ordered his men to abandon the ship immediately.
B. The captain threatened his men to abandon the ship immediately.
C. The captain invited his men to abandon the ship immediately.
D. The captain suggested his men abandon the ship immediately.
2. She had only just put the phone down when her boss rang back.
A. Hardly had she put the phone down when her boss rang back.
B. No sooner had she put the phone down when her boss rang back.
C. Hardly did she put the phone down when her boss rang back.
D. Hardly she had put the phone down when her boss rang back.
3. “How long have you been in this job?” she asked him.
A. She asked him how long he has been in that job.
B. She asked him how long has he been in that job.
C. She asked him how long he had been in that job.
D. She asked him how long had he been in that job.
4. "Why don’t you put a better lock on the door?" said John.
A. John ordered us to put a better lock on the door.
B. John asked us why we put a better lock on the door.
C. John let us put a better lock on the door.
D. John suggested putting a better lock on the door.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.
5. Mr.Smith is a professor. His car was stolen yesterday.
A. His car was stolen yesterday, he is a professor. B. Mr.Smith, who his car was stolen yesterday, is a professor.
C. Mr.Smith, who is a professor, his car was stolen yesterday.
D. Mr.Smith, whose car was stolen yesterday, is a professor.
6. Smallpox is a dangerous disease. Malaria is a dangerous disease.
A. Smallpox is a dangerous disease, and so is malaria.
B. The agreement which was signed yesterday ended six-month negotiation.
C. The agreement which ends six-month negotiation was signed yesterday.
D. The agreement which lasted six-month was signed yesterday.
7. My uncle is a businessman. He was ranked the wealthiest of the country.
A. My uncle is a businessman, ranking the weathiest of the country.
B. A businessman, my uncle, was ranked the the weathiest of the country.
C. My uncle, a businessman, was ranked the weathiest of the country.
D. A businessman, who is my uncle, was ranked the weathiest of the country.
8. They didn’t have the right visas. They couldn’t legally re-enter Thailand.
A. If they had had the right visas, they could have re-entered Thailand legally.
B. Had they had the right visas, they couldn’t re-entered Thailand legally.
C. Were they to have the right visas, they could re-entered Thailand legally.
D. If they had the right visas, they could re-entere Thailand legally.
. Each of the following sentences has one mistake. Identify the mistake by writing the letter A, B, C or D on the answer sheet.
16. The Nelsons asked us to look over their garden while they were away on vacation.
A B C D
17. Do you know the lady which is standing over there?
A B C D
18. John always arrives lately for his class even though he leaves his house early.
A B C D
19. I haven’t enjoyed myself so much since many months.
A B C D
20. Linh made cakes in the kitchen with her mother at this time yesterday.
A B C D
Use between two and five words, incuding the word given, to complete the second sentence so that it há a similar meaning to the first sentence
1. The climbers sent the doctors some very good news
The news the doctors ....... very good. (received)
2. We were fully informed about how to travel safety round the country
They gave ........ about how to travel safety round the country (lot)
3. The travel agent guarantees that every exursion is included in the price of the holiday
The travel agent guarantees that ..... included in the price of the holiday (all)
4. Despite the delay, all the passengers were able to reach the cruise ship before it sailed
Despite the delay, ......... unable to reach the cruise ship before it sailed
5. He knows little about car engines
He ...... about car engines
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V. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the mistake out of the four underline parts in the following sentences.61. Because (A) his mother has got sick (B). Hoang has no choice however (C) to cook on his own (D).
62. People' are not satisfied (A) with, compensation so (B) they organize (C) a meeting in order that (D) discuss.
63. You have browsed (A) the Internet since (B) an hour and a quarter (C), stop and take a rest (D).
64. lt' s (A) comfortable sitting (B) in a peaceful café (C) and listen to music (D).65. Gold or silver (A) bullion serve into (B) commerce as mediums of exchange all (C) over the world (D).
66. Mai thinks that (A) Thai food (B) is delicious (C) than Chinese (D) food.
67. Chau has (A) written many short stories (B) when (C) she left university (D).
68. Even though (A) she looks (B) very young, she is twice older than (C) my twenty-year-old (D) sister.69. It's such a (A) fine weather today that (B) we intend to go (C) shopping alt day (D).
70. Human body (A) does not stay at the like (B) temperature from (C) the morning till night (D).VI. Choose the alternative which is closest in meaning to the underlined parts in each of the following sentences.71. With a flexible body, she can be a great ballet dancer.A. subtle B. supple C. dedicate D. fragile72. The price of oil went up very fast.A. fluctuated B. varied C. transformed D. escalated73. I am annoyed because I have to repeat myself many times while he is not listening.A. astounded B. exasperated C. anxious D. shocked74. The boy was embarrassed when his mother scolded him in public.A. confused B. apprehensive C. humiliated D. funny75. Minh believes in fate. He thinks that he cannot change his present and future life.A. luck B. destiny C. events D. outcome76. Tom looked displeased when he was told to stay behind the school.A. frowned B. scowled C. grimaced D. complained77. I am grateful for the fact that my parents are supportive of my sale business.A. appreciative of B. obligated to C. fulfilled with D. capable of78. The book has a detailed instruction of planning your time.A. complicated B. complex C. accurate D. comprehensive79. The proud woman looked at everyone around her with dislike and disrespect.A. absurdity B. humour C. contempt D. deference80. The audience were engrossed in the play from the moment it started.A. riveted on B. captured on C. stunned by D impressed with
hoose the best option to fill in the blank.
1. The Sydney Opera House is considered as the symbol of .
A. Asia B. America C. Australia D. Europe
2. Vietnam is located in Southeast .
A. America B. Asia C. Australia D. Europe
3. The smallest in the world is Australia.
A. continent B. ocean C. country D. city
4. Some developed nations namely Britain, France and Germany are
located in .
A. America B. Asia C. Australia D. Europe
5. Have you ever seen Big Ben? It is the most visited in Britain.
A. city B. country C. landmark D. continent
6. Penguins often live in because they are especially adapted
to the cold weather.
A. Asia B. Antarctica C. Australia D. America
IV, Choose the best word from the box to complete the following paragraph (1,5 points)
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watching where or in fond forests |
There are many ways of spending free time (1)........................ Australia. Some people are (2)..............of skiing in Snowy Mountain or riding a surfboard in Queensland. Others love watching Kangaroos and Koalas in the wild (3)................. My sister says she only enjoys (4) Sydney from the skywalk. But I like going to Sydney Opera House (5),................., the great opera singers of the world can be heard. If you are bored with listening to opera singing, there will always be at least two (6)................., three other shows to suit your taste.
V. Reading the passage carefully, then choose the correct answers (1.0 point)
Sydney is Australia’s most exciting city. The history of Australia begins here. In 1788 Captain Arthur Philips arrived in Sydney with 11 ships and 1624 passengers from Britain (including 770 prisoners). Today there are about 3.6 million people in Sydney. It is the biggest city in Australia, the busiest port in the South Pacific and one of the most beautiful cities in the world. In Sydney, the buildings are higher, the colors are brighter and the nightlife is more exciting.
There are over 20 excellent beaches close to Sydney and its warm climate and cool winter have made it a favorite city for immigrants from overseas. There are two things that make Sydney famous; its beautiful harbor, Sydney Harbor Bridge, which was built in 1932 and Sydney Opera House. It was opened in 1973.
1. Where did Captain Arthur Philips arrive in 1788?
A. South Pacific B. Sydney Harbor C. Britain D. Sydney
2. Which of the following statements is NOT true about Sydney?
A. Sydney is not a favorite city for immigrants from overseas.
B. Sydney is one of the most beautiful cities in the world.
C. Sydney is the most exciting city in Australia.
D. Sydney is the busiest port in the South Pacific.
3. The word “overseas” in the second paragraph mostly mean..................................
A. in the country B. homeland C. abroad D. hometown.
4. The word “It” in the second paragraph refesr to ...............................
A. Sydney’s beautiful harbor B. Sydney
C. Sydney Harbor Bridge D. Sydney Opera House.
I. Choose the best answer from A, B, C, or D that fits each blank.
1. ……… many times I tell him, he always forgets to pass on phone messages.
A. Wherever B. Whatever C. Whenever D. However
2. She never let you cook the meals, .........?
A. didn't she B. doesn't she C. did she D. does she
3. If you had taken my advice, you ............ in this mess now.
A. wouldn’t be B. won’t be C. aren’t D. wouldn’t have been
4. It’s no use ......... a language if you don’t try to use it.
A. to learn B. learned C. learning D. learn
5. She drove so .......... that she had an accident.
A. careful B. carefully C. careless D. carelessly
6. She doesn’t allow anyone ......... in her room.
A. smoke B. smoking C. to smoke D. smoked
7. He ......... to anyone suspicious when the class was over.
A. was not seen to talk B. was not seen talking
C. was not being seen walking D. had not seen to talk
8. We took part in a sponsored walk ……… to support the poor.
A. organized B. organizing C. that organized D. had organized
9. It’s very ……… of you to offer me your seat, but really I’m quite happy to stand.
A. sympathetic B. considerate C. grateful D. appreciative
10. You can stay here ……… you don’t make a loud noise.
A. as much as B. as long as C. as soon as D. as far as
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
Question 32. She wishes she could cook meals as good as her sister.
A. wishes B. could cook C. good D. her
Question 33. The children in my village used to going barefoot, even in winter. Now, they have shoes.
A. The B. in C. going D. shoes
Question 34. If she worked more carefully, she won’t make so many mistakes.
A. more carefully B. won’t make C. many D. mistakes
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the original sentence in each of the following questions.
Question 35. “I don’t buy this skirt here”, Hoa said.
A. Hoa said she didn’t buy that skirt there.
B. Hoa said I don’t buy this skirt there.
C. Hoa said she doesn’t buy that skirt there.
D. Hoa said she didn’t buy this skirt there.
Question 36. She has never tasted this kind of food before.
A. She tasted this kind of food before.
B. This is the first time she has ever tasted this kind of food.
C. She has ever tastes this kind of food.
D. This is the last time she tasted this kind of food.
Question 37. Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone.
A. The telephone was invented by Alexander Graham Bell.
B. The telephone invented by Alexander Graham Bell.
C. The telephone is invented by Alexander Graham Bell.
D. The telephone has been invented by Alexander Graham Bell.
Question 38. The old woman was too weak to lift the box.
A. Although the old woman was weak, she could lift the box.
B. The old woman shouldn’t have lifted the box because she was so weak.
C. The old woman was so weak that she couldn’t lift the box.
D. The old woman lifted the box, so she wasn’t very weak.
Question 39. It’s very exciting to spend the weekend in the countryside.
A. To spend the weekend in the countryside is very excited.
B. Spend the weekend in the countryside is very exciting.
C. Spending the weekend in the countryside is very excited.
D. Spending the weekend in the countryside is very exciting.
Question 40. “If I were you, I would follow the teacher’s advice”, Linda said to Tom.
A. Linda said to Tom if she were him, she would follow the teacher’s advice.
B. Linda ordered Tom to follow the teacher’s advice.
C. Linda asked Tom to follow the teacher’s advice.
D. Linda advised Tom to follow the teacher’s advice.
