Part 1: Choose the best answer among A,B,C or D. Circle your choice. (10 points)

1. Why don’t you go to the park .......... ?

A. in the car B. with the car C. with car D. by the car

2. Give her a telephone to ring .......... she gets lost.

A. if B. whether C. although D. in case

3. She .......... him of lying to her.

A. threatened B. blamed C. accused D. criticised

4. Losing my job was a great shock, but I think I’m .......... it.

A. seeing to B. putting up with C. standing for D. getting over

5. No one’s got to stay late this evening, .......... ?

A. is it B. have they C. isn’t it D. don’t they

6. I was in a such hurry that I left one of my bags .......... 

A. out B. behind C. on D. aside

7. On the first day of our holiday we just .......... by the hotel pool.

A. enjoyed B. calmed C. comforted D. relaxed

8. Jane likes watching films but she is not .......... keen on any kind.

A. specially B. certainly C. largely D. particularly

9. My hands were so cold that I couldn’t .......... my coat buttons.

A. open B. remove C. undo D. put out

10. Mary looked up the fastest train to Glasgow in the .......... .

A. catalogue B. timetable C. dictionary D. programme

Part 2: Complete each sentence with a word from the box: (10 points) call draw fall get take come face fill go turn  

call     draw     fall     get     take     come     face     fill     go     turn

1. I think we should ...................................... over our plan again before we tell the managing director.

2. Have you .................................. up with any ideas for advertising the new products?

3. Our deal with the Chinese company may .................................. through, but we can sell the machinery to the German firm if necessary.

4. You have to ................................. in this form, and return it to the manager.

5. She didn’t ................................ on with her boss, so she left the company.

6. If they don’t give us a better price, we’ll ................................ down their offer.

7. I’m afraid we have to ................................ up to the fact that we are losing money.

8. Our lawyers are going to ................................ up a new contract tomorrow.

9. A multinational company is trying to ................................ over our firm, but we want to stay independent.

10. We had to ................................ off the office party because of the economic situation.

Part 3: Use the word given in capitals at the end of each line to form a word that fits in the space in the same line. (10 points)

EVENING CLASSES

Recently I decided to go to evening classes twice a week. During the day I work in a (1)...................................... agency as a telephonist. It is not a very interesting (2) ...................................... and I get bored. I also got tired of coming home every evening, putting a (3) ...................................... meal in the oven and then watching TV. So I decided to take up (4) ................................ as a hobby. Perhaps I should give you an (5) ...................................... for my choice. Learning a skill is a good (6) ....................................... to the problem of boring work. Also, I felt I was a (7) .............................. because any time I tried to put up a shelf, for example, it always fell down! Now I am quite a (8) ....................................... wood-worker! I am working on the (9) ............................ of some furniture at the moment. And although there are only two other girls in the class, I don’t feel any (10) ...................................... . I’ve just turned out to be the best student in the class!

Part 4: Decide which answer ( A, B, C or D) best fits each space. Circle your choice. (15 points)

A. There is usually one important (1) .................. missing from most school (2) .................. Very few students are (3) ................ how to organize their learning and how to (4) ................... the best use of their time. Let’s take some simple (5) ............................. . Do you know how to (6) .............. up words in the dictionary?, and do you understand all the (7) ................... the dictionary contains? Can you (8) ..................... notes quickly, and can you understand them (9) ................... ? For some reason, many schools give learners no (10) ..................... with these matters. Teachers ask students to (11) ..................... pages from books, or tell them to write ten pages, but don’t explain (12)………..….… to do it. Learning by (13)……….……… can be useful, but it is important to have a genuine (14) ………..…… of a subject. You can (15) ……………… a lot of time memorizing books, without understanding anything about the subject! 

B. Recent years have seen the appearance of different (1) ........................... of communication. More and (2) ............................ people have a computer (3) ........................... home and they use it to play games, find information (4) ................................ the Net and also to communicate. You can send e-mails, write your own blog and (5) ................................… to other people. It is amazing how easily you can communicate (6) .................................. someone on the other side of the world. It has brought happiness (7) ................................. reassurance to many, knowing that a friend or member of their family is only a click of the mouse away. Some people say it has become (8) ..................................... aid in education and even brought more equality, as most children become computer literate. But it has also (9) ............................ concern. Who takes the responsibility of making (10) ............................ that the Net doesn’t give false facts? (11) ................................ there enough protection from fraud and misinformation? Do young people rely too much (12)................................ computers for their entertainment? (13)................................ it destroy our creativity? The experts (14)............................... now trying to find answers to these (15) ................................. 

Part 5: Complete the second sentence so that it has the similar meaning to the first one, by using the word given.( Do not change the word given.) ( 10 points)

1. I haven’t decided yet whether to move or not. (mind)

I haven't …………………………………………...........................................

2. The weather is fine, but my flowers haven’t come out. (of)

My flowers ………………………………………….........................……….…

3. Are you interested in sports? (tell)

Can you……………………………………………………………....................

4. I like going sailing more than swimming. (rather)

I’d ..……………………………………………………….........................……..

5. “You’ve passed your driving test, Ron. Well done!” said Carol. (on)

Carol congratulated………………….......................…………………………

6. I was never allowed to walk barefoot when I was a child. (let)

My parents………………………………........................……………………..

7. They have collected the tests and checked the answers (been)

The tests .………………………………………..........................……………

8. No one gave us instructions and showed us what to do. (not)

We………………………………………………………….............................

9. The boy said that he hadn't done anything wrong. (denied)

The boy.....…………………………………………...........................…….....

10. Amanda has improved a lot this term. (progress)

Amanda ...........………………………..........................……………………..

11. There was too little time to go back home for my umbrella (not)

There.........................................................................................................

12. What interests youu about this city? (find)

What..........................................................................................................

13. I'm sure you were proud of your son's success (must)

You............................................................................................................

14. I regret not studying harder at school (only)

If................................................................................................................

15. Could you come and collect me from the station? (up)

Would you mind.......................................................................................

16. I probably forgot to mention that the deadline is Tuesday (may)

I................................................................................................................

17. They had extinguished the fire by the time the fire brigade arrived (put)

The fire.....................................................................................................

18. It was neccessary to book concert tickets well in advance (be)

Concert tickets.........................................................................................

19. I started studying English three years ago (for)

I...............................................................................................................

20. The football players's training is still going on (finished)

The football players.................................................................................

Choose the answer among A,B,C,D to complete each of the sentences below:

Son: “ Why don”t we buy a new car, Dad? This one is too old to go out with my friends.”             Dad: “ ______________. We don’t have much money.”

A. It is out of the question now

B. I have to think it over 

C. You are right

D. That’s a great idea.

III. Choose the best answer a, b, c or d to complete the sentence.
1. You should walk across the street ______ the zebra crossing.
a. on b. at c. in d. from
2. My house is not far from my school, so I usually go ______.
a. on foot b. by foot c. by car d. by boat
3. This morning, I was ______ in a traffic jam and got to school fifteen minutes late.
a. catch b. block c. struck d. stuck
4. Turn on the left turn ______ before you make the turn and slow down.
a. sign b. direction c. signal d. crossing
5. It is ______ to use a hand-held mobile phone while driving or riding.
a. safe b. important c. illegal d. careful
6. ______ does it take you to ride to school? – About 30 minutes.
a. How long b. How far c. How often d. How much
7. A ______ is a part of a road that only bicycles are allowed to use.
a. cycle cross b. cycle lane c. cycle line d. cycle race
8. You ______ cross the street when the light is red.
a. should b. don’t have to c. can d. mustn’t
9. People ______ produce as much rubbish as we do now.
a. use to b. used to c. used to not d. didn’t use to
10. “How far is Vung Tau from Ho Chi Minh City”-“_______”
A. It’s not very far b. it takes about two hours or more.
c. It’s about 120km d. You can get to Vung Tau by boat or bus.
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II. Choose the most correct answer in A, B, C, and D:

1. Why ________ you _________ to go by bus today? You always go to work by car. *

A. did...want

B. do...want

C. were...wanting

D. are...want

2. _______ she at home at the moment? I want to talk to her. *

A. Are

B.Was

C. Is

D. Does

3. _______ Jack ________ his keys? I saw him asking everyone for them. *

A. Did...lose

B. Have...lost

C. Did...lost

D. Was...lose

4. ________ they at the party? I didn't see them. *

A. Were

B. Was

C. Did

D. Are

5. How many apples ________ you _______ a week? I usually eat three. *

A. did...eat

B. are...eating

C. do...eating

D. do...eat

6. ______ they _______ a new car every year? They must be rich. *

A. Did...buy

B. Are...buying

C. Do...buying

D. Do...buy

7. ________ she good at sports? *

A. Is

B. Does

C. Was

D. Are

8. ________ you __________ anything? Do you want to have lunch with me? *

A. Has...eaten

B. Have...eaten

C. Did...eat

D. Did...ate

9. _______ you _______ anything? Do you want to go hang out with me? *

A. Do...do

B. Are...doing

C. Were...doing

D. Was...doing

10. _______ they with you when you went shopping? *

A. Are

B. Was

C. Were

D. Have

11. _______ she _______ her homework? I'm going to check it for her. *

A. Is...done

B. Was...done

C. Has...done

D. Did...do

12. _______ you usually ______ photos? I didn't even know you had a camera. *

A. Did...take

B. Were...taking

C. Do...take

D. Did...took

13. I was watching movies _______ he was washing the dishes. *

A. while

B. when

C. during

D. after

14. She meets her friends every evening, but yesterday, because it was raining hard, she ________ at home. *

A. stay

B. stayed

C. stays

D. has stayed

15. "_________ you ________ the medicine? Okay, good, now you can go to school." *

A. Have...drank

B. Have...drunk

C. Did...drink

D. Did...drank

16. _________ she wearing a dress at the party? I didn't remember that. *

A. Is

B. Were

C. Did

D. Was

17. They ______ always _______ with each other! It's so annoying. *

A. were...arguing

B. have...been arguing

C. are...arguing

D. has...argued

18. ______ your house near mine? I've never heard you talking about it. *

A. Was

B. Were

C. Does

D. Is

19. The girl _________ up, picked up her bags, and left. *

A. stood

B. standed

C. was standing

D. has stood

20. ________ she being rude to you? I'll talk to her for you if you want. *

A. Was

B. Is

C. Has

C. Does

Choose the best option A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is almost in meaning as the sentence given.

QUESTION 36. Did your father go to his office by car or by motorbike?

(2.5 Points)

A. Was your father arrive at his office by car or by motorbike?

B. Did your father drive a car or ride a motorbike to his office?

C. Did your father ride a car or drive a motorbike to his office?

D. Did your father drive a car or a motorbike to his office?

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges. 

Son: “Why don’t we buy a new car, Dad? This one is too old to go out with my friends.”

Dad: “_______ We don’t have much money.”

A. You’re right

B. I have to think it up

C. It’s out of the question now

D. That’s a great idea

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the best option for each of the blank.

Having a car has numerous benefits ________ (15), you can go wherever you want whenever you want. You don’t have to rely on public transport, and ________ (16), you will have a sense of being more independent ________ (17), you are capable to give lifts to your folks, or carry weighty loads of grocery. ________ (18), there can be definite fiscal problems, completely if you live in a city. Running a car can be expensive, as you have to spend quite an amount on things ________ (19) petrol, car services, and repairs. You might also have problem with parking, as everywhere is more and more congested with cars. ________ (20) most folks feel that the advantages of owing a car outweigh the disadvantages.

A. First of all

B. As a result

C. Generally

D. Besides

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the best option for each of the blank.

Having a car has numerous benefits ________ (15), you can go wherever you want whenever you want. You don’t have to rely on public transport, and ________ (16), you will have a sense of being more independent ________ (17), you are capable to give lifts to your folks, or carry weighty loads of grocery. ________ (18), there can be definite fiscal problems, completely if you live in a city. Running a car can be expensive, as you have to spend quite an amount on things ________ (19) petrol, car services, and repairs. You might also have problem with parking, as everywhere is more and more congested with cars. ________ (20) most folks feel that the advantages of owing a car outweigh the disadvantages.

Điền câu 16

A. In contrast

B.In my opinion

C. Besides

D. However

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the best option for each of the blank.

Having a car has numerous benefits ________ (15), you can go wherever you want whenever you want. You don’t have to rely on public transport, and ________ (16), you will have a sense of being more independent ________ (17), you are capable to give lifts to your folks, or carry weighty loads of grocery. ________ (18), there can be definite fiscal problems, completely if you live in a city. Running a car can be expensive, as you have to spend quite an amount on things ________ (19) petrol, car services, and repairs. You might also have problem with parking, as everywhere is more and more congested with cars. ________ (20) most folks feel that the advantages of owing a car outweigh the disadvantages.

Điền câu 17

A. On the other hand

B. To sum up

C. Thus

D. For example