I.Read the passage and chooseT (True) or F (False).(1 pt).Collecting things is an interesting hobby. People collect a lot of things such as stamps, milk bottle labels, comic books as well as car toys. Someone who has much money can collect sport cars.Amy is a skillful and interesting woman. She is twenty years old. She is working as a hairdresser. Amy has a strange hobby that is collecting candy shells. Her friends and relatives always give her shells after eating candy. She has a big collection of candy shell now. She thinks she will make a special dress. If she has more shells, she will make other things such as wallets or shoes. This makes her happy.Collecting things is a waste of time and money. However, people still consider it as a good hobby.
21.Collecting things is a boring hobby.
A. T B. F
22.Collecting sport cars is not an expensive hobby.
A. T B. F
23.Amy is a man.
A. T B. F
24.Amy likes collecting sport cars.
A. T B. F
VIII/ Write the suitable word to fill in the blank
Learning a language is, in some way, like (1) __________________ how to fly or play the
piano. There (2) _________________ important differences, but there is a very important
similarity. It is this: learning how to do such things needs lots (3) ___________ practice. It is
never simply to “know” something. You must be able to “do” things with what (4) ___________
know. For example, it is not enough simply to read a book on (5) ______________ to fly an
aeroplane. A (6) ___________ can give you lots of information about how to fly, but if only read
a book and then try to (7) _____________ without a great deal of practice first, you will crash
and kill (8) ____________ . The same is true of (9) ______________ the piano. So you think it is
enough simply to read about it? Can you play the piano without having lots of (10)
_________________ first?
I. Choose the best answer from the four choices (A or B, C, D) to complete each of the following sentences.
6. We often read the instructions carefully in order to make of the things we like best.
A. meanings B. models C. copies D. uses
7. This is the _________book I have ever read.
A. bad B. worse C. worst D. badly
8. Would you like me to get you something to drink? ~ _________.
A. That would be nice B. No, I’m sorry C. That’s too bad D. My pleasure
9. I usually go to work by bus, but _________and then I use my motorbike.
A. again B. once C. now D. ever
10. Of my parents, my father is _________.
A. the stricter B. the strictest C. stricter D. strict
11. Traditional volunteer activities include money for people in need, cooking and giving
food.
A. rising B. raising C. getting D. taking
12. Will you making models in the future?
A. pick up B. look for C. take up D. find
13. Tuan had a bad cut on his arm. It’s _________badly.
A. bleeding B. burning C. coughing D. sneezing
14. A hobby helps you to connect with people.
A. other B. others C. another D. the other
15. You can share your stamps other collectors.
A. at B. to C. with D. in
16. They have decided to ride to work it is good for their health and the environment.
A. so B. but C. although D. because
17. She was _________ tired that she wen to bed early.
A. such B. too C. as D.so
18. “I think computers are useful.” ~ “ _________.”
A. I’m not agree B. So do I C. I disagree too D. So are they
19. I think this hobby does not cost you much, and you need is time.
A. most B. all of C. some D. all
20. He can run very _________
A. fastly B. fast C. quick D. slow
IV. Rewrite the sentences in the passive voice.
1. Ms Linh teaches our English lessons.
Our English lessons ....................................................................................................................
2. People make many famous films in Hollywood.
Many famous films ..................................................................................................................
3. I do all my homework on my computer.
All my homework...........................................................................................................................
4. They keep many ancient things in museums.
Many ancient things.......................................................................................................................
5. People use computers all over the world.
Computers ......................................................................................................................................
6. My father drives all of us to school every day.
All of us ........................................................................................................................................
7. King Ly Nhan Tong built the Imperial Academy as the first university in Viet Nam in 1076.
The Imperial Academy .................................................................................................................
8. Hundreds of tourist visit my town every year.
My town ........................................................................................................................................
9. People use Khue Van Pavilion symbol on all street signs of Ha Noi.
Khue Van Pavilion symbol.......................................................................................................................
10. A lot of people use cell phones.
Cell phones .................................................................................................................................................
Collecting things is an interesting hobby. People collect a lot of things such as stamps, milk bottle labels, comic books as well as car toys. Someone who has much money can collect sport cars. Amy is a skillful and interesting woman. She is twenty years old. She is working as a hairdresser. Amy has a strange hobby that is collecting candy shells. Her friends and relatives always give her shells after eating candy. She has a big collection of
candy shell now. She thinks she will make a special dress. If she has more shells, she will make other things such as wallets or shoes. This makes her happy. Collecting things is a waste of time and money. However, people still consider it as a good hobby.
1. What do people collect?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
2. How old is Amy?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
3. What does she do?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. What is her hobby?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
5. Who give her candy shells?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Read the passage, and decide whether the sentences are true (T) or false (F).
Television is an important invention of the 20th century. It has been so popular that we can't imagine what life would be like if there were no television. Television is a major means of communication and entertainment. It brings pictures and sound from around the world into millions of homes. Through television, viewers can see and learn about people, places and things in distant lands. Television widens our knowledge by introducing new ideas which may lead us to new hobbies and recreations. In addition to the news, television provides us with a variety of programs that can satisfy every taste. Most people now seem to like spending their evenings watching television than to go out.
People can learn many things through TV.
A. True
B. False
1. She usually goes _____________ with her friends in the pool near her school. 2. Sarah likes _____________. She plants lots of flowers and vegetables in her home garden. 3. Every weekend, I go _____________ in my uncle’s boat, or just off the shoreline. 4. In later years, he took up _____________ as a hobby. He drew watercolor landscapes. 5. My hobby is listening to _____________. It can help relax my mind. 6. I have recently started a new hobby – collecting _____________. 7. Most people take _____________ and post them on their social networking accounts. 8. Carving _____________ is a great hobby that can make you happier
People are very social animals. We need to talk with others and do things with other people, too. We often understand ourselves better when we discuss our opinions, emotions and activities with other people. We need (46)…… make meaningful connections with friends and family members. These connections helps us put aside our frustrations and worries. We can focus (47)…… things that are important, for example, the persons we care about. Your local community is the area near your home. It is where you work, play and go to school. It is the neighborhood where your family (48)…… connections with other people. It is the places you feel like you belong. Communities grow and change (49)…… time. Families move from one city to another because of work or family situations. Older adults often move to smaller homes or vacation areas after their children have grown up. Their children move out to start families of (50)…… own. New families move in when others leave. Basic service, such as police, fire, post office, health and public schools are in almost in every community. Businesses provide services to the community, too. Stores sell things that people need. Restaurants sell prepared food; offices provide a variety of skilled work. The local city government is usually an elected mayor and city council. It is their job to listen to the people of the community and help them connect. Some individual may move on, but the community remains.
I.Rewrite the following sentences, beginning with words given. 1.what about playing chess? =>Why.......................... 2. My sister had to see the doctor yesterday because she had a stomachache. (Gạch chân chữ"because she............. stomachache") =>Why........................... II. Pronunciation 1. A. Liked B. Remembered C. Borrowed. D. Used III.Rearrange the groups of words in a correct order to make complete sentences: 1.the most / is / after school. / Swimmimg / popular sport/ 2.safe / adults. / with / It's / to swim / 3.enough schools / many people don't / There aren't / have jobs. / or houses and/ 4.attract / millions of / around the world. / TV programs/ viewers/ 5.my parents. / I am / a detective movie/ going to/ see with/ IV. Rewrite each of the following sentences in another way so that it means almost the same: 1. She competes well. => She is a......................... 2. He didn't go to Sa Pa last summer vacation. Joe didn't go to Sa Pa last summer vacation. (Using "neither") =>He didn't go to Sa Pa last summer vacation and....................................... V.Choose the word or phrase (A,B,C or D) that best fits the blank space in each sentence 1............................., many teenagers said that they liked table tennis. A. Surprised B. Surprisedly. C.Surprising. D. Surprisingly 2. We can.....................trees in the local park. A. To plant. B. Plant. C. Planted D. Planting 3. I'd like....................toothpaste, soap, food for poor people. A. Donate. B. To donate. C. Donating. D. Donated VI.Supply the correct tense or form of the words in brackets: 1.My sister can speak English....................(good) 2.The programs attracted million of....................(view) 3. Yesterday, she ............................the piano in the living room. (not play) 4. I hope that my plan can....................energy and help the environment. (save) 5. Many...........................things can change the population of a country. ( differ) 6.People should have more....................... about overpopulation. (informative)
I . Complete the sentences with the type of films in the box:
( horror, animation, thriller, science- fiction, adventure, action, romantic, comedy, documantary,
romantic comedy)
1. A __________ is an exciting film, especially about murder or serious crimes
2. ___________ film features lots of monsters such as Frankenstein, or Dracula that make you scream
and be afraid, very afraid!
3. ______________ are sweet films that include romance, but also lots of funny moments as well
4. In general, _______________ make you laugh – a lot!
5. ________________ films are about imaginary events in the future or in outer space
6. A _______________ is a film that investigate some real – life story
7. In _______________ film the heroes have lots of battles, do incredible stunts and drive fast
8. ______________ films use computer graphics to make elaborate stories
9. ______________ films have a main character who’s usually either on a conquest or exploration
10. ______________ films are stories of people finding each other and falling in love.
II. Complete the sentences with although, despite/ in spite of, however/ nevertheless.
1. Leonardo Dicaprio is a talented actor; ______________________ , he only won an Oscar after six
nominations.
2.____ ____________ the negative reviews, Jurassic World reached $1 billion in ticket sales.
3.Linh wanted to see Wall-E. ____________________ ,theshowingweekfellonher
semesterexamination.
4.______________ it has found its fans over time, Empire Records only made $300,000 atthe box
office.
5. Finding Nemo was a successful animation film ------------------------------ its low budget.
6. Out of Africa didn’t win any acting Oscars ----------------------------------starring Meryl Streepand
Robert Redford.
7. The film barely made back its budget. ---------------------------------------- critics and fans had a lot of
positive things to say about it.
8. ______________animation is not my favorite genre, I really like Zootopia.
9. Titanic is a really good movie; ______________, it is not for anyone under the age of sixteen.
10. ______________ it is loved by fans today, Clue had a rough start when it opened in 1985.
III. Use the verbs in the blankets in their correct forms to complete the sentences:
1. What is the best horror movie you _____________________ (see) so far?
2. Tom Hanks _______________(win) an Oscar for playing Forrest Gump in 1994.
3. I ________________ (watch) a very interesting Korean drama at present.
4. Kong – Skull Island _____________________ (direct) by Jordan Vogt – Roberts.
5. The film was a commercial success although it __________________ (not receive) good reviews
from critics.
6. __________________ (your brother/ usually/ watch) movies at home or the cinema?
7. What __________________ (you/ do) tomorrow night?
8. Joanna ________________________ (not be) to the cinema since November.
9.The last film I ______________________ (see) at the cinema was an action film called Fast and
Furious.
9. Clint Eastwood became one of the most respected directors, in spite of ___________ (be)
known for his western.