IX. Find and correct ONE mistake in each of the following sentences.
1. Those (A) joining showbiz (B) seldom let other people, particularly their fans, (C) to see their real feeling, so they always try (D) to hide it inside.
2. Thao planned (A) visiting Tokyo (B) last summer vacation (C) as she wanted to meet her favorite (D) actress.
3. (A) My mother (B) is washing (C) the blanket when it (D) is sunny.
4. John would like (A) to take some (B) photos of the Statue of Liberty, (C) yet he decided (D) to travel to New York.
5. Volunteers (A) can teach primary (B) subjects, (C) organizing sport and art activities (D) for the children.
6. (A) Doing crossword puzzles (B) surely has beneficial (C) effects to our brain’s (D) memory.
7. (A) Natural resources (B) provide the raw (C) materials that (D) need to produce finished goods.
8. (A) Fresh vegetables and fruits (B) provide us by vitamins, fiber (C) and vital (D) minerals.
9. Even when parents (A) no longer live together, they (B) each continue to take (C) responsible for their (D) children.
10. We (A) believe that the children (B) will feel (C) safely in (D) their family.
11. The plasma screen (A) makes possible (B) for teachers (C) to illustrate the lessons (D) by using colorful pictures and movies.
12. Nowadays, grandparents can live (A) happy (B) with (C) their children (D) and grandchildren.
13. Children whose fathers (A) share housework with their mothers (B) are likely to (C) become responsible and (D) independent person.
14. Women (A) whose husbands do (B) not contribute to the household chores are more (C) vulnerable to illness and tend (D) to thinking more about divorce.
15. (A) The speaker introduced (B) himself, (C) said several silly words and (D) finishing with farewell.
I. LANGUAGE
A. Choose the letter A, B, C or D sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs
from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions (0,5 point)
Question 1: A. ready B. meat C. defeat D. beat
Question 2: A. message B. begin C. repeat D. repair
Question 3. A. follow B. narrow C. cow D. know
Question 4. A. target B. arrive C. part D. march
B. Choose the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to
each of the following question (1,5 point)
Question 5: I felt quite____ with my day’s work.
A. satisfy B. satisfactory C. satisfied D. satisfaction
Question 6: I was late for school this morning because my alarm did not _.
A. go away B. go up C. go on D. go off
Question 7: Mr. Lam goes to work on foot once a week. It means he walks to work.
A. never B. sometimes C. often D. usually
Question 8: When I was a child, I usually _______ fishing with my brother.
A. go B. went C. gone D. to
Question 9: We _______dinner at home on Saturdays.
A. haven’t had B. didn’t had C. doesn’t have D. don’t have
Question 10: The contented smile on her face shows that she finally passed the exam.
A. bored B. boring C. happy D. disappointed
Question 11 This resort _________ since 2008.
A. is building B. was built C. built D. has been built.
Question 12. These adults, _________ come to my night class, are very eager to learn.
A. whose B. whom C. who D. which
Question 13. I am interested _________ playing badminton.
A. with B. in C. at D. on
C. Choose the underlined part that needs correcting.
Question 14. Because the bad weather, we can’t go to the cinema with our friends.
A B C D
Question 15. She advised me study hard to pass the examination.
A B C D
Question 16. He told me that he is enjoying his new class then.
A B C D
II. READING
* Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the
following passage.
What do do do at the weekend? Some people like to stay at home, but (17) _____ like
to go for a walk or play football. My friend Jack works hard in a factory during the week. At
the weekend, he always (18) _____ the same thing. On Saturday, he washes his car on
Sunday, he goes with his family to a village (19) _____ the country. His uncle and aunt have
a farm there. It isn’t a big one but (20) _________ so much to do on a farm. The children
help with the animals and give them their food. At the end of the day, they all are hungry.
Question 17. A. another B. other C. others D. other ones
Question 18. A. make B. makes C. do D. does
Question 19. A. into B. on C. in D. at
Question 20. A. it's always B. there’s always C. always it’s D. there always
III. Supply the correct tense of each of the verbs in each of the brackets.
Question 21. We (not meet) __________________him since he moved to London.
Question 22. Please be quiet while the teacher (explain) __________________the lesson.
IV. Do as directed.
Question 23. A fridge is a machine _________is used for keeping food fresh. (Fill in the
blank with a relative pronoun)
Question 24. Mr. Pike said, “You can go to the movies tonight, Mary.” (Put this sentence
into the reported speech)
__________________________________________________________________________
Question 25. The children are playing soccer in the garden. (Write a question for the
underlined part)
__________________________________________________________________________
Question 26. more than 50 films/ show/ in Hanoi/ since June. (Build a sentence using The
present perfect passive)
B. REWRITE
1. I have to return these books to the library.
These books_______________________________________
2. Clement Clarke Moore wrote the poem “A Visit form Saint Nicholas” in 1823.
The poem ______________________________________________________
3. The teacher always advises us to study harder on the second term.
We _____________________________________________.
4. Why didn’t they mend the roof before it fell in?
Why _____________________________________________?
5. Ann has typed the report about polluted environment for 2 hours.
The report _________________________________________6. The mother has had her daughter make a dress.
The mother has _____________________________________ 7. Someone thinks that the company is planning a new advertising campaign.
It ________________________________________________.
The ______________________________________________
8. It is reported that the buildings have been badly damaged by fire.
The buildings _____________________________________.
9. We knew that you were in town on the night of the crime.
it _______________________________________________.
You _____________________________________________.
10. People think that Tom stole food in the supermarket 3 days ago.
It _______________________________________________
Tom ____________________________________________.
Give the correct form of the verb:
1/ We (live)..............in New York for ten years and then we moved here in 1987.
2/When I got home after class, luch(prepare)............., so I had to wait for ten minutes.
3/When I looked at my suitcase, I could see that someone(try).........to open ít.
4/It was an unpopular decision to postpone(build)...........the new hospital
5/During the past two weeks, 12 pepole(die)...........of the disease.
We last went to the cinema 2 months ago.
A. We stopped going to the cinema.
B. We didn't go to the cinema for 2 months.
C. We didn't want to the cinema any more.
D. We haven't gone to the cinema for 2 months.
Nowadays, people are destroying rain forests of the earth seriously. It is (1)_______ that every year 100000 square kilometers of rain forests are (2)_______ for supply of wood paper and fuel as well as for the residence and (3)_______ land. Rain forests are very important for the world's climate. They receive the rainfall on the earth and produce a large amount of the world's oxygen. Destroying rain forests, (3)_____, is destroying our environment. Saving rain forest is an international problem. Nations need cooperation to (5)_____ rain forests, if not, it will be late.
writing a letter applying for the job. Heart to heart charity office
Combine the following sentences, using WHICH.
1. That is the key. It opens the front door.
¢………………………………………………………………………………………………
2. This is the book. She is looking for it.
¢………………………………………………………………………………………………
3. That car has been broken down. This means we can’t use it.
¢………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. He failed the examination. This made his parents disappointed.
¢………………………………………………………………………………………………
6. It is raining heavily. This makes us not go to school on time.
¢………………………………………………………………………………………………
7. She isn’t at home. This means we can’t meet her now.
¢………………………………………………………………………………………………
Participants (n) Decision (n) Volunteer (n) Poverty (n) Community (n) Difference (n) Family (n) Opportunities (n) Interview (n) Participation (n) Dear Volunteer, Welcome to our team! Thank you for choosing to become a member of our (16)________! We are delighted to have you as part of our dynamic, caring team! “Action for a Better Community” (ABC) was founded more than 45 years ago. In the beginning, ABC was one of hundreds of “community action agencies”, established in communities throughout the United States to help low-income people. We started with small amounts of money with a strong determination to help people break the cycle of (17)_________ and achieve self-sufficiency. ABC has made a (18)________ for over 35,000 children and families served through the Head Start programme. Your (19_________ as a volunteer is especially important as we move in the future with a focus on child development services, employment and training, housing, and health (especially AIDS/HIV-related education and counseling). (20)_________ jobs range from direct service to our programme (21)_________ to agency leadership as members of our Board of Directors. Together you bring your range of skills, experience and dedication to support ABC’s vital work in our (22)_______. We promote and provide (23)__________ for low-income individuals and families to become self-sufficient. Your (24)________, placement and orientation are important first steps. Your (25)_________to help ABC in order to help people help themselves is greatly appreciated! Sincerely, James H. Norman President & CEO