C – Give the correct form of the words in brackets to complete each of the following sentences.
1. France was a _______ power. (COLONY)
2. She was very _______ she writes poetry and paints. (CREATE)
3. It’s so _______ out here in the country. (PEACE)
4. The new job is a _______ for her. (PROMOTE)
5. The national _______ in the face of danger is necessary. (SOLID)
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence:
1. Despite knowing she was wrong, Sarah refused to admit it.
-> Although ............
2. No film this year was as good as Alien Descent.
-> Alien Descent was by ..........
3. It wasn't unusual for George to turn up late.
-> George turned .......
4. People are buying thousands of gadgets on Black Friday all around the world.
-> Thousands .......
5. "It was Jim who broke my kitchen window!"
-> Mrs James accused Jim .........
6. Our plane arrived on time although there was a delay during takeoff.
-> In spite of ..........
7. I can't play professional football because I'm not tall enough.
-> I could ............
8. Hoa tried to get an intern position in that international company.
-> Hoa attempted .......
9. I feel nervous when I think about starting my new job.
-> It makes ............
10. Very few people succeed in losing weight and keeping it off.
-> Very few people managed ............
Part IV. Each of the following sentences has one mistake. Identify the mistake by writing the letter A, B,
C or D on the answer sheet.
24. Thank you for looking up the children while I was busy with my work.
A B C D
25. The teacher said that she will attend the class meeting the following day.
A B C D
26. One of the students in my class were absent from class yesterday.
A B C D
27. When my father was young, he was used to get up early to do the gardening.
A B C D
28. The information I got from the assistant was such confusing that I didn’t know what to do.
A B C D
Part V. Read the passage and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each of the following questions. Write your answers on the answer sheet.
The English language is the most widely spoken language in the world. It is used as either a primary or secondary language in many countries.
During the 1510s, fewer than 2 million people spoke English. All of them lived in what is now the United Kingdom. Through the centuries, as the result of various historical events, English spread throughout the world. Today, about 400 million people speak English as their native language. Most of them live in Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, and the United States.
Another 100 million people, chiefly living in Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, and in many African countries, speak English in addition to their own language. An additional 200 million people probably know at least some English.
Today, English is the international language of science and technology. In addition, the English language is used throughout the world in business and diplomacy.
29. What is the passage about?
A. The history of English |
B. English – The international language of science and technology |
C. The widespread use of English |
D. The importance of English in business and diplomacy |
30. How many people spoke English during the 1510s?
A. more than 2 million | B. fewer than 2 million |
C. fewer than 2 billion | D. exactly 2 million |
31. The word “them” in paragraph 2 refers to_______.
A. people whose native language is English | B. the English people |
C. various historical events | D. people whose second language is English |
32. English is spoken as native language in the following countries EXCEPT________.
A. Australia | B. Ireland | C. Thailand | D. Canada |
33. The word “chiefly” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. briefly | B. hardly | C. recently | D. mainly |
Part VII. Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the provided sentence. Write your answers on the answer sheet.
34. It is two weeks since she last used her smart phone.
=> She hasn’t_______________________________________________________________________ .
35. Nobody in my class is as tall as Hannah.
=> Hannah_________________________________________________________________________ .
36. My brother bought a new laptop last month.
=> A new__________________________________________________________________________ .
37. Although his leg was broken, he managed to get out of the car.
=> In spite_________________________________________________________________________ .
38. You should think about the price before you decide whether to buy it or not.
=> You should take the_______________________________________________________________ .
Part VII. Use the following sets of words or phrases to write complete sentences. Write your answers on the answer sheet.
39. It / be / necessary / you / do / morning exercise / every day.
40. My sister / rather / go / work / bus / than / be / drive / her husband.
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.
Question 41. Mary tried to keep calm although she was very disappointed.
A. Disappointed as she was, Mary tried to keep calm.
B. Mary lost her temper because of her disappointment.
C. Feeling disappointed, Mary tried to keep calm, but she failed.
D. Mary was too disappointed to keep calm.
Question 42. “Where is the post office?” he asked me.
A. He asked me where is the post office.
B. He asked me where the post office is.
C. He asked me where was the post office.
D. He asked me where the post office was
Question 43. Many people think Steve stole the money.
A. It was not Steve who stole the money
B. The money is thought to be stolen by Steve.
C. Many people think the money is stolen by Steve.
D. Steve is thought to have stolen the money.
Question 44. Madeleine wears high heels to look taller.
A. So that to look taller, Madeleine wears high heels.
B. Madeleine buys high heels to look taller.
C. Madeleine wants high heels to make her taller.
D. In order to look taller, Madeleine wears high heels.
Question 45. I don’t have the key , so I cannot get into the house.
A. If I had the key, I couldn’t get into the house.
B. If I have the key, I can get into the house.
C. If I had the key, I can get into the house.
D. If I had the key, I could get into the house.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet that is best made from the given prompts in the following sentences.
Question 46. The child/ illness/ cause/ malnutrition.
A. The child’s illness have been caused by malnutrition.
B. The child’s illness has been caused by malnutrition.
C. The child illness have been caused by malnutrition.
D. The child illness has been caused by malnutrition.
Question 47. The book/ Jane/ give/ me/ birthday/ lose.
A. The book at which Jane gave to me in my birthday has lost.
B. The book which Jane gives me at birthday was lost
C. The book that Jane gives me to my birthday is lost.
D. The book that Jane gave me on my birthday has been lost.
Question 48. Unless / you / study / harder / you / not / pass / exam.
A. Unless you study harder, you don’t pass the exam.
B. Unless you study harder, you won’t pass the exam.
C. Unless you study harder, you didn’t pass the exam.
D. Unless you studied harder, you won’t pass the exam.
Question 49. It/ not difficult /translate /this sentence /English.
A. It is not difficult that translating this sentence in to English.
B. It is not difficult for translate this sentence English.
C. It is not difficult translate this sentence in to English.
D. It is not difficult to translate this sentence into English.
Question 50. I / tired / because / I / stay up /late /watching /TV.
A. I’ m tired because of I stayed up late watching TV.
B. I’m tired so I stayed up late watching TV.
C. I’m tired although I stayed up late watching TV.
D. I was tired because I stayed up late watching TV.
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VIII. Read the passage below and choose the correct word or phrase to complete each of the blanks.
New Year is one of the most important(1) _______ in the United States. On New Year eve, most people go to the parties. At twelve o’clock at night, everyone says “Happy new year!” and they (2) _______ their friends and relatives good luck. New Year’s Eve is usually a long night to this holiday when children dress as witches, ghosts or others. Most children go to houses asking for candy or fruit. (3) _______ people at the house do not give them candy, the children will say a trick(4) _______ them. But this (5) _______ ever happens. Many people give them candy or fruit.
1. A. contests B. courses C. festivals D. meetings
2. A. greet B. wish C. dream D. congratulate
3. A. so B. Whether C. Although D. If
4. A. on B. for C. in D. with
5. A. hardly B. hard C. soon D. always
Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the sentences printed before it.
1. The house was so badly damaged in the fire that it couldn't be repaired.
→ The house was too _________________________________________.
2. No matter how hard I tried I couldn't open the door.
→ Try ______________________________________________________.
3. If Cathy hadn't been so mean, we'd have had a teally good time.
→ But ______________________________________________________.
4. Three stange boys stole my neighbour's motorcycle.
→ My neighbour's was _________________________________________.
5. I was not surprised to hear that Harry had failed his driving test.
→ It came ___________________________________________________.
supply the correct from of the word in capital to complete each of the following sentences
1 our team has been training hard in ______ for the big game. PREPARE
2 it took me one hour to ______ to HCM city. FIGHT
3 An opportunity for parent and child to connect ______. EMOTION
4 he has a talent for fixing things, so he is an excellent ________. PHYSIC
Choose the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
53. She was given a prize for her achievement in classical and traditional music.
A. success B. feat C. failure D. advantage
54. Many people who do volunteer work think they are more fortunate than others.
A. unlucky B. lucky C. comfortable D. uncomfortable
Choose the correct reply
55. “Would you pick the kids up from school this afternoon?” “No, I am afraid I ______”
A. wouldn’t B. can’t C. shan’t D. don’t
56. “Good morning, could I speak to Mr. David, please?”; “____”
A. He’s in a meeting. Can I take a message? B. Probably by Monday next week.
C. I’ll have to ask the person you want to ring first. D. Certainly. Would two o’clock be OK.
57. VietNam is the second biggest __________country.
A. rice- export B. rice- exporting C. export-rice D. exporting-rice
58/ Tom looks very __________.Do you know what happened to him?
A.sad B.sadly C.sadness D.sadless
IX. Finish the second sentence in such a way that its meaning is similar to that of the original one.
1. The house was so old that it needed repairing.
=>It was such ____________________________________________________________.
2. She couldn’t come to my birthday party because she was busy.
=>She was busy __________________________________________________________.
3. It took Mai five hours to go to the seaside last week.
=>Mai spent _____________________________________________________________.
4. She always gets up early in the morning and she is used to it.
=>She’s used____________________________________________________________.
5. He speaks too quickly for me to understand.
=> He doesn’t speak_______________________________________________________.