1.You_________ miss any of the meetings. They're always very useful.
A.needn't B.should C,shouldn't D.can
1.You_________ miss any of the meetings. They're always very useful.
A.needn't B.should C,shouldn't D.can
Choose the item (A, B, C or D) that best completes each of the following sentences.
SWIMMING
The warm rain tumbled from the gutter in one of those midsummer downpours as I hastened across the lawn behind my house and took shelter in the pool. Breaststroking up and down, I nosed along with eyes just at water level. Each raindrop exploded in a momentary, bouncing fountain that turned into a bubble and burst. The best moments were when the storm intensified, drowning birdsong, and a haze rose off the water as though the pool itself were rising to meet the lowering sky.
It was at the height of this drenching in the summer of 1996 that the notion of a long swim through Britain began to form itself. I wanted to follow the rain on its meanderings about our land to rejoin the sea, to break out of the frustration of a lifetime doing lengths, of endlessly turning back on myself like a tiger pacing its cage.
Most of us live in a world where more and more places and things are signposted, labeled, and officially 'interpreted'. There is something about all this that is turning the reality of things into virtual reality. It is the reason why walking, cycling, and swimming will always be subversive activities. They allow us to regain a sense of what is old and wild, by getting off the beaten track and breaking free of the official version of things. A swimming journey would give me access to that part of our world which, like darkness, misty woods, or high mountains, still retains most mystery.
1, The incident in 1996 illustrates that, to the writer, rain is a symbol of ____________
A. repetitive cycles.
B. enviable freedom.
C. destroyed illusions.
D. threatening power.
→ Explanation: ………………………………………………………………………………………………….
2, Why does the writer regard swimming as a 'subversive activity'?
A. It involves no equipment or technology.
B. It replicates an ancient skill.
C. It allows direct contact with nature.
D. It requires no official permission.
→ Explanation: ………………………………………………………………………………………………….
→ Explaination: ………………………………………………………………………………………………….
2, Why does the writer regard swimming as a 'subversive activity'?
A. It involves no equipment or technology.
B. It replicates an ancient skill.
C. It allows direct contact with nature.
D. It requires no official permission.
→ Explaination: ………………………………………………………………………………………………….
I. Choose the word in each group that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest . ( 2.5 pts )
1. A. this B. thank C. thin D. thought
2. A. plays B. cleans C. listens D. works
3. A. table B. face C. bad D. take
4. A. home B. horse C. go D. post
5. A. read B. clean C. tea D. breakfast
II. Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the following sentences . ( 5pts )
1. We usually write to each other __________
A. every two weeks B. every week twice C. two every week D. none is correct
2. TV programme " Daddy , where are we going ?" is not only interesting _______ it also teaches children a lot of thing about family and friendship .
A. and B. but C. because D. so
3. Do you think we'll find a solution _______ the problem ?
A. to B. for C. of D. about
4. She _____ to the radio in the morning .
A. hears B. watches C. listens D. sees
5. ______ do you work ? - I work at a school .
A. What B. Where C. When D. How
6. The opposite of " weak " is ______
A. thin B. small C. strong D. heavy
7. _______ honest man !
A. What a B. How C. What an D. How much
8. Mr and Mrs Brown and their father have ___legs .
A. four B. six C. eight D. ten
9. Would you like ____ that for you ?
A. me doing B. that I do C. me do D. me to do
10. Which is ______ of the two girls ?
A. tallest B. the tallest C. taller D. the taller
III. Give the correct form of each verb in brackets to complete the following sentences. ( 10pts )
1. It is 6:00 p.m . Mary is at home . She ( have ) _____ dinner . She always ( have ) _________ dinner with her family around 6 o'clock .
2. My friend ( take ) ______ a trip to Da Lat next week, and he plans ( stay ) _____ there for a week .
3. He often ( drink ) ____ coffee for breakfast , but today he ( eat ) ______ some eggs .
4. Laura ( be ) _____ from Canada . She ( speak ) ______ English and French .
5. Minh ( be ) ________ to Da Nang twice . He ( visit ) __________ a lot of places of interest in Da Nang .
IV. Fill in each with the correct form of the word in brackets ( 5 pts )
1. Lan's brother is a _____ . He plays it very well . ( piano )
2. Where is the __________ post office from here ? ( near )
3. She often feels _______ when she gets badmarks . ( happy )
4. I don't like ______ days . ( rain )
5. There is a very __________ movie on at the Fansland cinema ( interest )
6. You will be _____ after your summer holiday . ( healthy )
7. What is the _______ sport in your country ? ( popular )
8. I'd like a nice ____orange . ( juice )
9. Your house is _____ from our school than mine . ( far )
10. Lan is good at English . She can speak English ______ . ( fluent )
Mark the letter A , B , C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions
Question 1 : The International Organizations are going to be in a tempoary way in the country
A. guess B. pernament C. complicated D. soak
Question 2 : They believe that life will be far better than it is today , so they tend to look on the bright side in any circimstance
A. be confident B. be smart C. be optimistic D. be pessimistic
Mark the Letter A , B , C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions
Question 3 : He was asked to account for his presence at the scene of crime
A. complain B. exchange C. explain D. arrange
Question 4 : The Bali Tiger was declared extinct in 1937 due to hunting and habitat loss
A. reserve B. generation C. natural environment D. diversity
SECTION A: PHONETICS
I- Circle the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others. (3 points)
1. A- developed B- laughed C- established D- closed
2. A- heal B- hockey C- exhaust D- hole
3. A- good B- noon C- soon D- food
II- Circle the word whose main stress partern is placed differently from the others.
(2 points)
1. A. background B. career C. secondary D. private
2. A. design B. prefer C. mention D. inspire
SECTION B: VOCABULARY, GRAMMAR AND STRUCTURES
I- Circle the best option from A, B, C or D to complete the following sentences.(10points)
1. ............. he was sick, he still turned up for his guitar lesson.
A. Although B. Because C. Despite D. Since
2. His face looks ............., but I can’t remember his name.
A. similar B. alike C. memorial D. familiar
3. You will miss the last bus to school ............... you leave now.
A. unless B. until C. while D. till
4. I asked my friend ............... he wanted to go out with me.
A. that B. which C. what D. if
5. I’m learning English ................. I want to get a better job.
A. or B. but C. therefore D. because
6. He laughed ................ when he was watching "Tom and Jerry" on TV.
A. happily B. happiness C. happy D. unhappy
7. It's ................ long time since he last saw his brother.
A. so B. very C. such a D. too
8. She’d rather die than ................. Peter.
A. she married B. marry C. marrying D. to marry
9. Mary never cooks, ...............?
A. did not she B. doesn’t she C. does she D. did she
10. She looks forward ................ seeing her mother coming back soon.
A. to B. on C. with D. at
II- Supply the correct form of the verbs in the brackets to complete the sentences below.(10 points).
1. Whenever we meet, we stop (talk)..................
2. I only (use)............. this pen once since the day I (have)............. it mended.
3. This palace (say)…………(build).............. in three years.
4. It was an opportunity (not miss)................
5. There was a problem with the cell phone, but I (fix).............. it now.
6. Can you see I’m busy (write)..................?
7. It is the first time he (drive).............. a car so he (feel).............. nervous.
III- Supply the correct form of the words in the brackets to complete the sentences below. (10 points).
1. I’m sorry about my .................., but I hate being kept waiting. (PATIENT)
2. You can always rely on Barbara. She is very ................ (DEPEND)
3. The Internet has ...................developed in every field. (INCREASE)
4. There were two ................... yesterday: Boxing and Swimming. (COMPETE)
5. My colleagues are very pleasant, but the manager is a little………… (FRIEND)
6. It was very.............. of you to leave the medicine around the house. ( CARE)
7. The company will invest 2 million dollars to……….. its factories. (MODERN)
8. He always wears a ………….. shirt. (STRIPE)
9. Can you ………… this shirt for me? It’s a bit long. (SHORT)
10. Street noise is one of the ………….. of living in a big city. (ADVANTAGE)
IV- Fill in each blank with one suitable preposition. (5 points)
1. The school insists ............... good behavior from its students.
2. My wife has been ............... Ho Chi Minh City several times.
3. The students in our class are divided .............. four groups.
4. You should ask .............. help when you are in trouble.
5. We wish we had a father .............. yours.
V- Each sentence below has one mistake, find and correct it. (5 points)
1. The boys hurt himself when they jumped down from the tree.
A B C D
2. Each of student should write the lesson carefully.
A B C D
3. Our environment is being damaged, therefore, something should do.
A B C D
4. Although living in the city, my uncle always walks to work.
A B C D
5. Trung was extreme pleased that he got mark 10 for the final test in English.
A B C D.
SECTION C: READING COMPREHENSION
I- Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each gap. Identify your answer by writing the corresponding word or phrase on your answer sheet. (10 points).
Air ……(1)… is caused of ill health in human beings. …(2)… a lot of countries, there ……(3)… laws limiting the amount of smoke which factories can ……(4)… although there is not enough information on the effects of smoke on the atmosphere. ……(5)… have proved that air pollution causes lung diseases. The gases from the exhausts of cars have also ……(6)…… air pollution in most cities. The lead in petrol produces a poisonous gas, which is often ……(7)…… in busy streets circled by high buildings. Children ……(8)…… live in areas where there is ……(9)…… lead in the atmosphere can not think as ……(10)…… as other children, and are clumsy when they use their hands.
1.A. pollute B. pollution C. polluted D. polluting
2.A. On B. At C. For D. In
3.A. is B. are C. was D. were
4.A. to produce B. produced C. producing D. produce
5.A. Singers B. Teachers C. Doctors D. Engineers
6.A. increased B. increasing C. to increase D. increase
7.A. collected B. collect C. collecting D. collects
8.A. who B. which C. what D. why
9.A. lot of B. a lot of C. a lots D. a lots of
10.A. more quickly B. quick C. quickly D. quicker
II- Complete the text below by filling the blanks with the suitable words. (10 points)
READING
Who read? All kind of people: the old, the (1)....................., everyone. And why do people read? For (2)....................variety of reasons. Some for pleasure, and some for (3)..................because they have to. And when do people (4).......................? Well sometimes not often, (5).....................other people read all the time, day and (6)...................... But the most important question is what do (7)..........................read? Adverts? Stories? Science books? Maps? It could (8).....................anything! Ask your family and friends all these (9)................... .Then make your own answers (10)............................who read, what, why, and where.
SECTION D: WRITING
I- Rewrite the following sentences, beginning as showns, so that the meaning stays the same. (10 points)
1. He has just sold his old car.
→ His.....................................................................................................
2. He spends an hour a day looking after the dog.
→Looking...............................................................................................
3. Tom is the best programmer in his company.
→ Noone.................................................................................................
4. She last ate this kind of food in January.
→ She has not..........................................................................................
5. They arrived late because the traffic was terrible.
→ Because of ..........................................................................................
6. “Don’t swim out too far, boys’’ I said.
→ I warned .............................................................................................
7. This book will take me two years to write.
→ In two years’ time ...............................................................................
8. He was very sorry that he didn’t see Andrey on her trip to London.
→ He greatly regretted .............................................................................
9. What is the meaning of this word?
→ What does ...........................................................................................?
10. Besides her roomate, Jane has lots of friends.
→ In addition to .........................................................................................
Choose the word which has stress is placed differently. 1-2
1: A. wedding B. support C. modern D. custom
2: A. information B. similarity C. presentation D. difference
Choose the best option to complete the sentences. 3-12
3: The team paid a ________ price for its lack of preparation.
A. heavy B. light C. dirty D. expensive
4: Health is ________________ than money.
A. the important B. most important C. more important D. importanter
5: In order to ________ a man's job, Brenda had to work very hard.
A. pursue B. work C. enroll D. prefer
6: We _________ stop when traffic lights are red.
A. might B. should C. must D. can
7: Gender discrimination should be ____________ so that everyone has equal opportunities in education.
A. eliminated B. eliminate C. elimination D. eliminating
8: Superstitions still________ an important part of life for many people in Vietnam.
A. do B. take C. play D. give
9: We had dinner in________ most expensive restaurant in town.
A. an B. x C. the D. a
10: My cousin's ______ is next Sunday.
A. marriage B. wedding C. tradition D. assignment
11: There is a wedding ______ for all guests after the wedding ceremony.
A. reception B. engagement C. proposal D. ring
12: The ______ can have as many bridesmaids as she wants.
A. bride B. husband C. couple D. groom
Read the passage and choose the best answers. 13-17
Visitors to Vietnam should pay attention to the following advice.
Socializing
Vietnamese people like to ask questions about age, marriage, salary, etc when they meet someone for the first time. For example, they may ask, 'How old are you?', 'Are you married?', 'What do you do for a living?', 'Do you have any children?' Don't be embarrassed by these kinds of questions. This is the Vietnamese way of being friendly.
Presents
Vietnamese people always show their gratitude when receiving a gift. However, you should not be surprised if they do not open a present you had given them immediately. Opening a present in front of the gift-giver is considered to be embarrassing.
Compliments
Although Vietnamese people always appreciate compliments, they are usually modest in their reactions. For example, in response to the compliment 'What a nice dress!' a Vietnamese girl may say, 'I don't think so. It's very old.'
The elderly
Always show the elderly respect. Bowing your head slightly to an elderly person is a sign of respect. During a meal, elderly people should be served first.
13: Which questions do Vietnamese people often ask when they meet someone for the first time?
A. questions about music B. questions about personal life
C. questions about weather D. questions about sports
14: Who should be served first during a meal in Vietnam?
A. the poor people B. the young people
C. the old people D. the rich people
15: Why don't Vietnamese people open presents immediately?
A. Because they feel bored with opening a present.
B. Because they don't like gift-givers.
C. Because they feel embarrassed to open a present in front of the gift-giver.
D. Because they don't like presents.
16: How do Vietnamese people react to compliments?
A. modestly B. happily C. excitedly D. sadly
17: Which of the following is NOT true?
A. Vietnamese people often ask 'How old are you?' when they meet someone for the first time.
B. Vietnamese people don't appreciate compliments.
C. Vietnamese people always respect the elderly.
D. Vietnamese people ask questions about age, marriage, salary, etc to show their friendliness.
Read the following passage and choose the best answer. 18-22
It's always thought that women are the (18)________ class in citizen, and men are the first. There is not a real equality of opportunity for men and women. Years ago, people were living in a man- dominated society. Women had (19)________ their husbands and fathers absolutely. Women's place was in the kitchen and women's work was housework. In many places, women were not even allowed to go to school. Women had no rights, even the right to choose a husband for themselves. Men usually occupied high positions in society so they thought they were more intelligent and important (20)________ women. Men considered women their property. Sometimes, women were mistreated by their husbands and suffered this as a fate. Many parents did not even want to have female children.
Thanks (21)________ the women's liberation movement, women have nowadays proved that they are equal to men on every aspect. An average woman has weaker muscles than an average man but she may be as intelligent as him. Women can do everything that men can and women can do one thing that no men can; they (22)________ children.
18: A. twice B. two C. second D. double
19: A. to obeying B. obey C. obeying D. to obey
20: A. than B. as C. same D. then
21: A. to B. for C. of D. with
22: A. produce B. eliminate C. prevent D. pursue
Rewrite the sentences with suggested words. 23-26
23: Smoking is not allowed in the hospital.
We ....................................................................................
24: Most of the students can answer this question.
This question .....................................................................
25: Somebody will clean the room later.
The room ...........................................................................
26:There is no better teacher in this school than Mrs. Jackson.
Mrs. Jackson is .................................................................
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently.27-28
27: A. eliminate B. equality C. educator D. encourage
28: A. income B. couple C. ceremony D. culture
Use the given words to make the meaningful sentences. 29-32
29: She/ have/ preference / boys /girls.
.......................................................................................
30: Gender differences/ cannot/ prevent / person /from /do/ job.
.......................................................................................
31: She / sing /more beautifully/ she/ play/ piano.
.......................................................................................
32: newly-wedded couple/ plan /spend /honeymoon/Italy/last week.
.......................................................................................
Listen to the passage and choose the best answer A, B or C to complete each sentence.
33: _________ of all working hours, the work is done by women.
A. Nearly 50 percent B. Nearly two-thirds C. Nearly three-fourths
34: In Africa, __________ of the farm work is done by men.
A. 80 percent B. 50 percent C. 20 percent
35: A typical woman in a developing country spends ________ collecting firewood daily.
A. 1 hour B. 2 hours C. 3 hours
36: __________ is the amount of time a typical African woman spends on cooking every day.
A. 1 hour B. 2 hours C. 3 hours
Listen and fill in the blank NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS to complete the passage.
Wedding is very important to the Vietnamese, not only to the couple involved, but also for both families. The wedding day is usually chosen (37)__________ by the groom's parents. On the wedding day, the groom's family and relatives go to the bride's house bringing gifts wrapped in the (38)_______________. The people who hold the trays of gifts are also carefully chosen. They have a Master of Ceremonies who introduces the groom, the bride, the parents, the relatives and (39)__________ of the two families. The wedding ceremony starts in front of the altar. The bride and the groom would pray, asking their ancestors' permission to get married. The Master of Ceremonies give the wedding couple advice on starting a new family. The groom and the bride then exchange their (40)_____________ .
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Communication can be in the form of words, pictures, or actions. Words are the most commonly used: we speak or write to communicate ideas. It is, (1)__________, essential for people to use words effectively.
Pictures are useful, also. Businesses use them successfully in posters, charts, and blueprints. Companies should be careful that the pictures (2)____________on posters and charts, as well as in brochures and advertisements, and the words compliment, rather than conflict, (3)___________each other.
Action is an important communication medium: actions speak (4)________than words. This medium is the most important when dealing face-to-face with employees, colleagues, and clients. A frown, a handshake, a wink, and even silence have meaning; people will attach significance (5)___________these actions.
1. A. therefore B. because C. although D. despite
2. A. use B. using C. used D. useful
3. A. for B. with C. in D. of
4. A. noisier B. louder C. alouder D. loudlier
5. A. to B. by C. for D. with
VI. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentences
9. She doesn’t give any advice because she isn’t here now.
If she
choose the right work or phrase that best completes the sentences
1. next , add a little soy sauce ... the dish
a. on b. to c. with d. from
2. our teacher reminded us ... do all the home work
a. for b. to c. about d. in
3. no, he always preters .... videos
a. watching b. to watch c. to watching d. both a and b
4. before i moved here . i ... in the country
a. lives b. lived c. living d. am living
I- Choose the correct answer from the four options given( marked A, B, C or D) to complete the following sentences.
1. Lan always talks too much about nothing . She is .......................................
A out going B talkative C naughty D sociable
2. It is not ................ to see any thing in the room.
A light enough B very light C too light D enough light
3 Look! There are dark clouds coming. It ................................................
A will rain B would rain C is going to rain D rains
4. I'm sorry that the manager is out at the moment . Would you like to ...... a massage?
A leave B give C take D get
5. Remember ....................any one about my mistakes.
A not telling B not tell C not to tell D don't tell
6. The girl is standing in the room, ....................in the mirror.
A to look at herself B looking into herself
C looking after D looking at herself
7. We............... each other since we ................goodbye.
A haven't met/ say B didn't meet/ said
C haven't met/ said D don't meet/ said
8. People used to travel around...............but now they go by cars or motorbikes
A on foot B with foot C in foot D on their foot
9. The meal will be served ........................about ten minutes.
A in B on C for D at
10 Have you made up your................. to buy a new house yet?
A soul B heart C mind D head
11 The blue coat isn't so expensive .................the red one.
A as B than C like D by
12. We should keep the windows open ..........................fresh air can get in.
A so that B so as to C in order D so as that
13 Plastic bags are difficult to be dissolved , so the amount of garbage will..................
A reduce B increase C develop D decrease
14. What is the price of the printer................. in the USA ?
A is making B is made C that made D made
15. Don't worry . We...........................of the test result next week.
A will inform B will be informed C are informing D are informed