Read the following passage, then choose the correct answer
I went to Australia on a student program last year and I like to (1)____you about it. I was very
(2)________when I knew l was going to Australia because 1 had never been there before. I didn’t think about
the problems of speaking English (3j________1 met my host family. At first 1 couldn’t communicate with
them because my English was so bad. All the five years I had been learning English wasn’t much used at all
(4)________we didn’t have real practice at school. Even though my grammar was good, my pronunciation
wasn’t. My problem is (5)________‘1’ and ‘r’. For example, Australian people often asked “What do you eat
in Vietnam?” I wanted to tell them that we eat rice, but they didn’t understand when I said “We eat lice”...
1. A. say B. tell C. talk D. speak
2. A. exciting B. excites C. excited D. excite
3. A. after B. until C. when D. while
4. A. although B. even C. because D. so
5. A. pronouncing B. speaking C. reading D. telling
II. Choose the correct answer for each sentence:
11. Many people don’t want to live in big cities ________ big cities are often heavily polluted
a. but b. because c. and d. though
12. __________ she heard the door bell ring, she did not answer it.
a. However b. Because c. Even though d. As if
13. Despite the storm, the climbers decided to go on
a. In spite of it was storm b. Although there was a storm
c. Because ut stormed d. Due to it storms
14. He stopped working because he was too tired
a. because of his tiredness b. since being tired
c. for tired d. although his tiredness
15. His teacher got angry because he behaved badly
a. so that he behaved badly b. even though he behaved badly
c. because of his bad behaviour d. because of his behaviour
16. Although the traffic was heavy, he managed to get to the office in time.
a. In spite of the traffice was heavy b. Because of the heavy traffice
c. In spite of the heavy traffice d. Due to the traffice was heavy
17. I would have been on time if I hadn’t stopped at the post office
a. I was on time even tough I stopped at the post office b.I wasn’t on time because I stopped at the post office
c. I didn’t stop at the post office, but I was late. D. all of the above
18. I have still got the camera because no one has claimed it
a. because it hasn’t been claimed b. because of not claiming on it
c. because of no claim has been made on it d. because it has been claimed by no one
20. Although he was seriously ill, he was determined to finish his work. In spite of ____________
a. the serious ill, he was determined to finish his work b.be ill seriously, he was determined to finish his work
c.his serious ill,he wasdetermined to finish hiswork d.he wasill seriously,he wasdetermined to finish his work
21. Although they were very poor, the children seemed happy.
a. The children seemed happy because they were very poor b.The children were very poor,so they seemed happy
c.Despite their poverty, the children seemed happy d.he children seemes happy whether they were poor /rich
22. Because of his bad leg, he walked slowly.
a. Because his leg was bad, he walked slowly b. Because his bad leg, he walked slowly
c. If his leg was bad, he walked slowly d. Although his leg was bad, he walked slowly
23. I got to class on time _________ I had missed my bus.
a. even though b. nevertheless c. because d. despite
1 we hurried because we didn't want to miss the bus(to)
2 I eat less because i don't want to gain weight (as)
3 She is learning english because she wants a better job (for)
PART A : PRONUNCIATIONS
I. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others
1. A. casual B. baggy C. flat D. equal
2. A. chart B. chair C. school D. cheer
3. A. rained B. laughed C. traveled D. leaned
II. Choose the word (A, B, C or D)whose main stress is placed differently from the others in each
4. A.happy B. listen C. happen D. advise
5. A. invent B. provide C. teacher D. decide
PART B : VOCABULARYS AND GRAMMARS
I.Give the correct form of the verbs in brackets in the following sentences
6. The children always look forward to (receive)_________________toys from their parents.
7. Where _________________you (go) _________________ if you had a lot of money?
8. The room looks tidy. Somebody (clean) _________________ it.
9. When I got to the station yesterday, my pen pal (wait)_________________for me.
10. This book (write) _________________for children last year.
II.Give the correct form of the words given to complete the sentences
11.The small children are very_________________in cartoon. INTERST
12. Many tourists have been attracted by the _________________of Ha Long Bay. BEAUTIFUL
13. We love Nam because of his _________________to the children. KIND
14. I like Mr Lanh because he always talks to his partners_________________. POLITE
15. This Chinese knife is _________________It can nothing. USE
III. Choose the word / phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space in each sentence.
16.She has never been late for class, _________?
A. isn’t she B. is she C. hasn’t she D. has she
17.The man_________met you at the bus stop yesterday is my brother.
A. which B. who C. whom D. where
18.Thank you for looking_________the children while I was out.
A. at B. after C. for D. up
19.If energy_________inexpensive and unlimited, many things in the world would be different.
A. is B. will be C. were D. would be
20.Nam: "Would you like a glass of beer?" - Long: "_________"
A. No, let's not B. No, I don't C. No, thanks D. No, I wouldn't
21.Hung is a very_________person. I really like talking with him.
A. interested B. interesting C. bored D. boring
22.I used _________to school by bike.
A. to go B. went C. gone D. going
23.He suggested_________ a taxi to the cinema.
A. taking B. take C. to take D. takes
24.We have written to each other _________last Christmas.
A. for B. since C. until D. before
25.They decided to go_________it was raining heavily.
A. and B. but C. though D. since
PART C : READING
I.Complete the passage with the words in the box
team each are require gets
There (26)_______main kinds of sports: team sports and individual sports. Teams sports are such
as baseball, basketball and volleyball. Team sports (27) _______ two separate teams. The teams play
against each other. They compete (28)_______ each other in order to get the best score. For example,
in a football game, if (29)_______A gets six points and team B (30)_______ three points, team A win
the game. Team sports are sometimes called competitive sports.
II. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to choose the
word or phrase that bestfits each ofthe numbered blanks from 31 to 35.
English is one of the most popular languages in the world. It comes second in the number of
speakers after Chinese. In Vietnam, more and more people are studying English and they consider it
a key to success. However, not everyone knows how to learn English effectively.
The best way to improve the four skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing is to practice
regularly. You should make use of every opportunity to speak English with friends in class or at
English speaking clubs or with ourselves in front of the mirror. Learning by heart all the words does
not help much if you do not read a lot because you will easily forget what you have learnt. Reading
books, listening to the radio and watching films are better ways to memorize words. Besides, English
learners should not be so shy because making mistakes is unavoidable in learning foreign languages.
Practicing speaking a lot is a good way to correct your mistakes.
31. The word “memorize" in paragraph 2 is CLOSEST in meaning to ___________ .
A. forget B. remember C. communicate D.stressful
32. How many skills are mentioned in paragraph 2?
A. 2 B. 5 C. 4 D.9
33. The passage is mainly about _________________
A. how to read books, listen to the radio and watch films.
B. how to learn English effectively.
C. people who study English in Vietnam.
D.people good at English
34. According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. English learner should be shy if they make mistakes.
B. You should never speak English with yourselves.
C. Many Vietnamese people consider English a key to success.
D.English is open the key
35. A good way to correct your mistakes is____________ .
A. avoiding speaking English
B. practicing speaking English a lot
C. stopping learning English
D. reading book
III.Read and choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage.
New Year is one of the most important (36) ______in the United States. On New Year’s Eve, most
people go to the parties. At twelve o’clock (37) ______night, everybody says “Happy New Year” and
they wish their friends and relatives good luck. New Year’s Eve is usually a long night to many
people. They didn’t go home until morning. Another holiday, Halloween, is mainly for children. On
this holiday, children dress as witches, ghosts or others. Most children go from house to house asking
for candy and fruit. (38) ______ the people at the house do not give (39) ______candy, the children
will say a trick on them. But this (40) ______ever happens. Most people give them candy or fruits.
36. A. festivals B. meetings C. contests D. courses
37. A. on B. at C. in D. for
38. A. Whether B. So C. Although D. If
39. A. they B. them C. their D. theirs
40. A. soon B. hard C. hardly D. always
PART D : WRITING
I.Rewrite the following sentences so that keep the same meaning.
41. What a pity. Mrs Lan can not go to Singapore with us.
→ We wish ________________________________________________________________
42. They built this palace in the 17th century.
→ This ____________________________________________________________________
43. Keep quiet or I’ll take you go out immediately.
→ Unless you ______________________________________________________________
44. Working at night is experient for me.
→ It is_____________________________________________________________________
45. “Is there a TV in your bedroom?”.
→I asked Lan ______________________________________________________________
II.Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first sentence, using the word
given. Don’t change the word given.
46.“Do you have English on Monday and Wednesday?” said Lan. HAD
→Lan asked me ____________________________________________________________
47.My new school has twenty four classrooms. ARE
→There ___________________________________________________________________
48.You have to clean the classroom next Tuesday. BE
→The classroom ___________________________________________________________
49.Becausse of the hard rain, we couldn’t go out last night. BECAUSE
→We couldn’t _____________________________________________________________
50.How far is it from your home city to Hanoi capital? DISTANCE
→What is _________________________________________________________________
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B , C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the following questions:
Why should you learn a foreign language, such as English? First, learning a foreign language opens up job opportunities. Most companies look for people with foreign language skills. Second, learning a foreign language can offer a special experience to travelers .You can easily find the places, ask for directions, and even order food in the countries. Speaking a language also gives you a better understanding of the country’s culture. Another reason why you should learn a foreign language is that it helps you to learn other subjects better. Learning a foreign language is hard and requires a lots of mental exercise. This, in turns, helps the brain to work better and strengthen the ability to memorize and analyze.
Question 1. What is the topic of the passage?
A. The reasons for learning a foreign language C. The ways to learn a foreign language
B. The benefits of learning English. D. The importance of communication with people.
Question 2. The word "it" refers to_____.
A. Another reason B. learning a foreign language
C. subject. D. mental exercise
Question 3. According to the text, which of the following statement is NOT true?
A. Most companies look for people with foreign language skills.
B. Learning a foreign language helps you to learn other subjects better.
C. Speaking a language gives you a better understanding of the country’s culture
D. It isn’t necessary to know a foreign language
IV. Read the passage below and choose one correct answer for each question
Clothes can tell a lot about a person. Some like colorful (1) ________ because they want
everyone to look at them (2)________ they want to be the center of attention. Other
people like to wear nice clothes, but their clothes are colorful and fancy. They do not want
people to look at them. Clothes today are very different (3)________ the clothes of the 19th
century. One difference is the way they look. For example, in the 19th century, all women
(4)________ blouses with long skirts. But today, women do not always wear blouses with
long skirts. Sometimes they wear short skirts. Sometimes they wear pants. Another difference
(5)________ the 19th century and today is cloth. In the 19th century, clothes were made
only from natural kinds of cloth. They (6) ________from cotton, wool, silk or line. But today,
there are many kinds of man-made cloth. A lot of clothes are now made from nylon, rayon, or
polyester.
1. A. clothes B. suits C. shirts D. trousers
2. A. but B. or C. and D. so
3. A. of B. from C. with D. on
4. A. wear B. worn C. were wearing D. wore
5. A. between B. among C. both D. of
6. A. are made B. were made C. was made D. made
Read the text then choose the best answer to fill in the blanks.
LEARNING A SECOND LANGUAGE
Some people learn a second language (1)_____. Other people have trouble learning a new language. How can you have (2)_____learn a new language such as English? There are several ways to make learning English a little (3)_____ and more interesting .
The first step is to feel positive about learning English . If you believe that you can learn,you will learn and (4)____ patient. You do not to have to understand (5)____all at once. It `s natural to make mistakes when you learn something new. We can learn from our mistakes .
The second step is to practice your English. For example, write in a journal, or diary, every day. You will get used to (6)_____in English, and you will feel comfortable expressing your ideas in English. After several weeks, you will see that your writing is improving. (7)_____, you must speak English every day. You can practice with your classmates (8)_____class.
The third step is to keep a record of your language learning . You can write this in your journal. After each class, think about what you did. Did you answer a question correctly? Did you understand something the teacher explained? Perhaps the lesson was difficult, but you tried to understand it. It is important to practice every day and make a record of your achievements.
Question 1
A. ease
B. easy
C. easily
D. all a, b, c.
V. Read the passage, and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each question.
Free and Easy
In the past, getting recipes and cooking tips was a complicated process. A person had to go to the store and buy a cook book, or get recipes from friends. Fortunately, the Internet has changed all that. Now, if you want to find a recipe for lasagne or Cobb salad, you just search online. It couldn't be simpler.
Cooking blogs are a great source of information because they are free and there are so many of them. They are also nice because they give all different kinds of ideas. The problems with blogs is that because we don't know who is writing them, we need to use with caution. When you are looking at a new blog, you don't know if the writer knows what he or she is talking about. We'd like to introduce two popular cooking blogs. The first is called Smitten Kitchen. This website is run by a family living in New York City. It focuses on food that doesn't require many ingredients. If you want to make food that is simple but wonderful, then this is the site for you. It offers hundreds and hundreds of recipes, divided into categories. You will be amazed at how many there are.
Wednesday Chef is another great cooking blog. It is run by a writer who lives in Berlin. This blog also offers many recipes, along with recommendations for great restaurants in Berlin, and advice for people who want to start their own blogs. Wednesday Chef has great pictures of its food, as well as interesting pictures of Berlin. The blog got its name because in the past, newspapers published their food articles on Wednesdays. There are a lot of cooking blogs on the Internet, and most of them are pretty good. Go online and check some of them out. You might be surprised at how much they can help you improve your cooking.
26. How did Wednesday Chef get its name?
A. The writer only posts recipes on Wednesdays.
B. The writer only cooks on Wednesdays.
C. The writer was born on a Wednesday.
D. Newspapers used to publish food articles on Wednesdays.
27. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of cooking blogs?
A. There are many of them. B. Everyone who writes them is an expert.
C. They are free. D. They give a lot of different ideas.
28. Who runs the blog Smitten Kitchen?
A. A family in New York. B. A woman in New York.
C. A family in Berlin. D. A woman in Berlin.
29. What does the passage say about Smitten Kitchen?
A. It only gives recipes on Italian food. B. It focuses on simple recipes.
C. It only offers a few recipes. D. Most of the food on that blog is hard to make.
30. Why should we be careful when we are looking at new blogs?
A. We don't know who the writers are.
B. Most new blogs are terrible.
C. The recipes on new blogs are usually hard to make.
D. They charge you some fees to get the recipes.
IV. Rewrite the sentences 1.They worked hard. They got high salary. (because of) ⇒ …………………………………………………………. 2. We studied English hard. We could have a good job. (so that) => ………………………………………… (so as to) =>……………………………………………… 3.Although the weather was nice, we stayed at home => In spite of ……………….. 4.Mary told: “ I am at your house now, Jack” =>…………………………………………….. 5. She said :”Should I set up a factory?” ⇒ She wondered…………………………………………. 6. Jack told me “Did you come to see me in this store yesterday?” =>…………………………………………………………………………… 7. Mary said :”Don’t talk about this anymore!” =>…………………………………………………. 8. “How long have you known me , Jenny?” said Jack =>……………………………………………………….. 9. They asked :” How should we practise English now?” =>………………………………………….. 10, They said to me: “If I were you , I would buy this book today” =>…………………………………………………………………….. 11.Why don’t we go to the cafeteria? -> What about ___________________________? -> I suggest __________________________? 12. Let’s go shopping with us. -> Why don’t you __________________________________________________? -> Would you like ____________________________________________? 13. Would you like to go to the movie theater? -> What about ______________________________________________________?