I. Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage

Space leisure

For most of their time in orbit, astronauts are fully (1) __________ with repairs and scientific

experiments. But time for relaxation and recreation is essential. To reduce boredom, homesickness and isolation, astronauts are (2) __________to receive a weekly video telephone call from home, as well as daily email messages.

If boredom (3) __________, there are plenty of windows from which to admire the ever-changing (4) __________as the International space Station orbits the planet every 90 minutes. The crew enjoy searching for familiar landmarks, watching lightning flashes, and waiting for one of the (5) __________sunrises and sunsets.

There is a wide choice of leisure activities (6) __________crew members are (7) __________to take along their personal choice of entertainment. These range from chequers or chess sets to books and CDs or their own instruments.

Time (8) __________and bond together is essential for any crew. Meal times are generally set aside for periods of friendly get-togethers, and evenings often (9) the crew settling down to watch the (10)__________DVD movies.

I. Choose the most suitable word or phrase to fill in the blank. 1. “Could you do me a favor, please?” – “……………….”. A. Sure. I’ll help you. B. No, thank you C. That’s nothing. D. Not at all. 2. “ I got 8.0/ 9.0 for the IELTS test!” – “……………….”. A. You can do it. B. Great. I’m proud of you C. Good for you. Thanks. D. That’s right. —II. Passage B: Read the passage and write True or False in the blank: Climate change will affect animals all over the world. For examples, in Vietnam, it will cause bigger storms and more droughts. It will also cause sea levels to rise. Sea levels could increase by 100 cm by 2100. Many animals will be affected by climate change. Climate change also affects the habitat of sarus cranes living in the Mekong Delta, Vietnam. The cranes’ habitat is becoming smaller as land is being covered by rising water. They have less space to live and lay eggs. In 1988, there were over 1,000 sarus cranes in Tram Chim National Park but in 2012, only 67 were left. Soon, there may not be any sarus cranes left in Vietnam because of the effects of climate change on their habitat. 3. Climate change will cause more droughts in Vietnam. ………............... 4. Sea levels could increase by one meter. ………..................... 5. The sarus cranes has less space to lay eggs. ………................. 6. There were only 67 sarus cranes left in Vietnam in 1988. ………................... III. Rewrite these sentences: 7. No one in her group is more i ntelligent than Bella. =>Bella is...................................................................... 8. He is too young to ride a motorcycle. (enough) => He isn't..................................................................

- Lan and Mai was taking about their study at school. Choose the most suitable response to fill in the blank in the following exchange.

Mai: “I thought your English skill was a lot better, Lan.”
Lan “__________”

A. Thank you. I’d love to.

B. Yes, please. Just a little.

C. No, thanks. I think I can do it.

D. You’ve got to be kidding. I thought it was bad

Exercise 5: Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition.

1. My parents are doctors but they aren’t __________work today.

2. We are twin sisters but I am completely different __________my younger sister.

3.Can you help me cut _____ the potatoes and fry them _______ oil, Mary?4. I am not ___________London. I am here _________holiday.

5. He can stay ___________water for 22 minutes and 22 seconds.

6. Life is very difficult _________Jade because she’s got big problems ______her health.

7. Rosalynis a nervous woman ___________beautiful blonde hair and perfect make-up.

8. Are you waiting ________________a bus?

9. Leo Messihas gota charity _______children ______________problems.

10. I like crisps, but they aren’t very good ________ me.

11. Do you always have a good time _____________Christmas?

12. The children are really excited _____________their summer vacation.

13. I amvery fond ____________fish.I usually have fish __________ dinner.

14. I always come _____________school _____________foot.

15. Are you worried ________________ the final examination?

* Choose the most suitable word or phrase to fill in the blank.
1. The children …………………to the zoo.
A. were enjoyed taken

B. were enjoyed taking

C. enjoyed being taken

D. enjoyed taking
2. It was cold, …………………she wore a coat.
A. so B. that C. too D. such
3. You can’t smoke in here. It’s …………………the law.
B. according B. against C. again D. opposite
4. You have never been to England, …………………you?
A. haven’t B. have C. never D. ever
5. …………………to have a lunch at 12 o’clock every day?
A. Did she used B. Was she used C. Is she used D. Did she use
6. Ba dropped his watch when he was …………………the bus.
A. turning off B. getting off C. taking off D. going off
7. What is the …………………of your dress? Is it made of silk?
A. design B. material C. clothing D. fashion
8. Mary’s eyes are weak. …………………she has to wear glasses.
A. But B. However C. And D. Therefore
9. Energy-saving bulbs should be used …………………electricity.
A. to save B. saving C. save D. to saving
10. Many tourists visit the …………………of a historical hero on the mountain.
A. church B. mosque C. shrine D. temple
11. The university has an international …………………as a center of excellence.
A. academy B. experience C. scenery D. reputation
12. Scientists are looking for an …………………way to reduce energy consumption.
A. effective B. affection C. effect D. effectively
13. Many students go there on weekends to have a rest after a …………………week.
A. working hard B. hardly C. hard working D. worked
14. Analysts suggested the country …………………its infrastructure to get foreign investment.
A. improve B. to improve C. improves D. improving
15. Teachers have little time to interact with all students. So we have thought of …………………language teaching to promote interaction.
A. informative B. convenient C. acceptable D. interactive

@@. Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage: (1,25pts)

I . Choose the most appropriate word or phrase to fill in each blank. (2.0pts)

1. Islam is Malaysia’s  religion.

A. compulsory B. optional C. traditional D. official

2. They knelt down in a place of _______________ and prayed for peace and happiness.

A. entertainment B. worship C. interest             D. religious

3. Mary and Lan  have  pen pals for over ten years.

A. being B. got             C. been D. corresponded

4. Maryam’s visit Vietnam made a strong impression on  her.

A. in B. for C. to D. from

5. – Let’s go to the Temple of Literature.                   - ______________________________.

A. That’s a fine day B. That’s a good trip C. Great                        D. Yes, let him go  

6.  It’s high time the 9^th grade students _________________ to study harder.

A. to try              B. should try            C. tried                D. trying

7. Mr. Johnson  lives in England, so he is used to  on the left.

A. drive B. to drive                  C. drove   D. driving

8. The Japanese unit of ____________ is yen.

A. currency B. capital C. language D. climate

II. Choose the most appropriate phrase for each sign. (1.0pt)

9. What does the sign say: - ____________________________________________________________

10. What does this sign say:-  __________________________________________________________

III. Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence. (3.0pts)

11.Our children are all very _______  by our new neighbors’ generosity. (impress)

12.“Boat And Sea” is one of the most   __        poems that I‘ve ever read. (interest)

13.Many English teachers really welcome _____________________ from their students. (correspond)

27. 

14.In Viet Nam, uniform is ______________________ worn in secondary schools. (compulsory)

15.Students had better learn about The Association of South East Asian__________________. (national)

16.My little sister felt   ____________________   that she could join the English Speaking Club.( excite)

IV. Choose the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C, or D) that needs correcting. (1.0 pt)   

18. Lan enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere in the mosque since Maryam was praying.                     ______

                                        A                              B                        C                         D

V. Rearrange the words, phrases and the punctuation marks to make sentences. (1.0 pt)

19. would rather  / sports activities / Some school boys / watch them. / take part in / than

>  ______________________________________________________________________

20. by / impressed / Tim and Carlo / of Vietnamese people. /were really /  the kindness       

   >______________________________________________________________________

VI. Write the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one: (2.0 pts)

21. My mother often paid a visit to Hoi An when she was in Quang Nam.

à My mother used _____________________________________________________________.

22. Reading a good new book is one of my interests.

à I feel ______________________________________________________________________.

23. What a pity there isn’t a big tree in my school any more.

à I wish .

24. We have written to our pen pals since 2005.

à We started __________________________________________________________________.

I . Choose the most appropriate word or phrase to fill in each blank. (2.0pts)

1. Islam is Malaysia’s  religion.

A. compulsory B. optional C. traditional D. official

2. They knelt down in a place of _______________ and prayed for peace and happiness.

A. entertainment B. worship C. interest             D. religious

3. Mary and Lan  have  pen pals for over ten years.

A. being B. got             C. been D. corresponded

4. Maryam’s visit Vietnam made a strong impression on  her.

A. in B. for C. to D. from

5. – Let’s go to the Temple of Literature.                   - ______________________________.

A. That’s a fine day B. That’s a good trip C. Great                        D. Yes, let him go  

6.  It’s high time the 9^th grade students _________________ to study harder.

A. to try              B. should try            C. tried                D. trying

7. Mr. Johnson  lives in England, so he is used to  on the left.

A. drive B. to drive                  C. drove   D. driving

8. The Japanese unit of ____________ is yen.

A. currency B. capital C. language D. climate

II. Choose the most appropriate phrase for each sign. (1.0pt)

9. What does the sign say: - ____________________________________________________________

10. What does this sign say:-  __________________________________________________________

III. Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence. (3.0pts)

11.Our children are all very _______  by our new neighbors’ generosity. (impress)

12.“Boat And Sea” is one of the most   __        poems that I‘ve ever read. (interest)

13.Many English teachers really welcome _____________________ from their students. (correspond)

27. 

14.In Viet Nam, uniform is ______________________ worn in secondary schools. (compulsory)

15.Students had better learn about The Association of South East Asian__________________. (national)

16.My little sister felt   ____________________   that she could join the English Speaking Club.( excite)

IV. Choose the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C, or D) that needs correcting. (1.0 pt)   

18. Lan enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere in the mosque since Maryam was praying.                     ______

                                        A                              B                        C                         D

V. Rearrange the words, phrases and the punctuation marks to make sentences. (1.0 pt)

19. would rather  / sports activities / Some school boys / watch them. / take part in / than

>  ______________________________________________________________________

20. by / impressed / Tim and Carlo / of Vietnamese people. /were really /  the kindness       

   >______________________________________________________________________

VI. Write the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one: (2.0 pts)

21. My mother often paid a visit to Hoi An when she was in Quang Nam.

à My mother used _____________________________________________________________.

22. Reading a good new book is one of my interests.

à I feel ______________________________________________________________________.

23. What a pity there isn’t a big tree in my school any more.

à I wish .

24. We have written to our pen pals since 2005.

à We started __________________________________________________________________.

I . Choose the most appropriate word or phrase to fill in each blank. (2.0pts)

1. Islam is Malaysia’s  religion.

A. compulsory B. optional C. traditional D. official

2. They knelt down in a place of _______________ and prayed for peace and happiness.

A. entertainment B. worship C. interest             D. religious

3. Mary and Lan  have  pen pals for over ten years.

A. being B. got             C. been D. corresponded

4. Maryam’s visit Vietnam made a strong impression on  her.

A. in B. for C. to D. from

5. – Let’s go to the Temple of Literature.                   - ______________________________.

A. That’s a fine day B. That’s a good trip C. Great                        D. Yes, let him go  

6.  It’s high time the 9^th grade students _________________ to study harder.

A. to try              B. should try            C. tried                D. trying

7. Mr. Johnson  lives in England, so he is used to  on the left.

A. drive B. to drive                  C. drove   D. driving

8. The Japanese unit of ____________ is yen.

A. currency B. capital C. language D. climate

II. Choose the most appropriate phrase for each sign. (1.0pt)

9. What does the sign say: - ____________________________________________________________

10. What does this sign say:-  __________________________________________________________

III. Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence. (3.0pts)

11.Our children are all very _______  by our new neighbors’ generosity. (impress)

12.“Boat And Sea” is one of the most   __        poems that I‘ve ever read. (interest)

13.Many English teachers really welcome _____________________ from their students. (correspond)

27. 

14.In Viet Nam, uniform is ______________________ worn in secondary schools. (compulsory)

15.Students had better learn about The Association of South East Asian__________________. (national)

16.My little sister felt   ____________________   that she could join the English Speaking Club.( excite)

IV. Choose the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C, or D) that needs correcting. (1.0 pt)   

18. Lan enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere in the mosque since Maryam was praying.                     ______

                                        A                              B                        C                         D

V. Rearrange the words, phrases and the punctuation marks to make sentences. (1.0 pt)

19. would rather  / sports activities / Some school boys / watch them. / take part in / than

>  ______________________________________________________________________

20. by / impressed / Tim and Carlo / of Vietnamese people. /were really /  the kindness       

   >______________________________________________________________________

VI. Write the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one: (2.0 pts)

21. My mother often paid a visit to Hoi An when she was in Quang Nam.

à My mother used _____________________________________________________________.

22. Reading a good new book is one of my interests.

à I feel ______________________________________________________________________.

23. What a pity there isn’t a big tree in my school any more.

à I wish .

24. We have written to our pen pals since 2005.

à We started __________________________________________________________________.

I . Choose the most appropriate word or phrase to fill in each blank. (2.0pts)

1. Islam is Malaysia’s  religion.

A. compulsory B. optional C. traditional D. official

2. They knelt down in a place of _______________ and prayed for peace and happiness.

A. entertainment B. worship C. interest             D. religious

3. Mary and Lan  have  pen pals for over ten years.

A. being B. got             C. been D. corresponded

4. Maryam’s visit Vietnam made a strong impression on  her.

A. in B. for C. to D. from

5. – Let’s go to the Temple of Literature.                   - ______________________________.

A. That’s a fine day B. That’s a good trip C. Great                        D. Yes, let him go  

6.  It’s high time the 9^th grade students _________________ to study harder.

A. to try              B. should try            C. tried                D. trying

7. Mr. Johnson  lives in England, so he is used to  on the left.

A. drive B. to drive                  C. drove   D. driving

8. The Japanese unit of ____________ is yen.

A. currency B. capital C. language D. climate

II. Choose the most appropriate phrase for each sign. (1.0pt)

9. What does the sign say: - ____________________________________________________________

10. What does this sign say:-  __________________________________________________________

III. Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence. (3.0pts)

11.Our children are all very _______  by our new neighbors’ generosity. (impress)

12.“Boat And Sea” is one of the most   __        poems that I‘ve ever read. (interest)

13.Many English teachers really welcome _____________________ from their students. (correspond)

27. 

14.In Viet Nam, uniform is ______________________ worn in secondary schools. (compulsory)

15.Students had better learn about The Association of South East Asian__________________. (national)

16.My little sister felt   ____________________   that she could join the English Speaking Club.( excite)

IV. Choose the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C, or D) that needs correcting. (1.0 pt)   

18. Lan enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere in the mosque since Maryam was praying.                     ______

                                        A                              B                        C                         D

V. Rearrange the words, phrases and the punctuation marks to make sentences. (1.0 pt)

19. would rather  / sports activities / Some school boys / watch them. / take part in / than

>  ______________________________________________________________________

20. by / impressed / Tim and Carlo / of Vietnamese people. /were really /  the kindness       

   >______________________________________________________________________

VI. Write the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one: (2.0 pts)

21. My mother often paid a visit to Hoi An when she was in Quang Nam.

à My mother used _____________________________________________________________.

22. Reading a good new book is one of my interests.

à I feel ______________________________________________________________________.

23. What a pity there isn’t a big tree in my school any more.

à I wish .

24. We have written to our pen pals since 2005.

à We started __________________________________________________________________.

I . Choose the most appropriate word or phrase to fill in each blank. (2.0pts)

1. Islam is Malaysia’s  religion.

A. compulsory B. optional C. traditional D. official

2. They knelt down in a place of _______________ and prayed for peace and happiness.

A. entertainment B. worship C. interest             D. religious

3. Mary and Lan  have  pen pals for over ten years.

A. being B. got             C. been D. corresponded

4. Maryam’s visit Vietnam made a strong impression on  her.

A. in B. for C. to D. from

5. – Let’s go to the Temple of Literature.                   - ______________________________.

A. That’s a fine day B. That’s a good trip C. Great                        D. Yes, let him go  

6.  It’s high time the 9^th grade students _________________ to study harder.

A. to try              B. should try            C. tried                D. trying

7. Mr. Johnson  lives in England, so he is used to  on the left.

A. drive B. to drive                  C. drove   D. driving

8. The Japanese unit of ____________ is yen.

A. currency B. capital C. language D. climate

II. Choose the most appropriate phrase for each sign. (1.0pt)

9. What does the sign say: - ____________________________________________________________

10. What does this sign say:-  __________________________________________________________

III. Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence. (3.0pts)

11.Our children are all very _______  by our new neighbors’ generosity. (impress)

12.“Boat And Sea” is one of the most   __        poems that I‘ve ever read. (interest)

13.Many English teachers really welcome _____________________ from their students. (correspond)

27. 

14.In Viet Nam, uniform is ______________________ worn in secondary schools. (compulsory)

15.Students had better learn about The Association of South East Asian__________________. (national)

16.My little sister felt   ____________________   that she could join the English Speaking Club.( excite)

IV. Choose the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C, or D) that needs correcting. (1.0 pt)   

18. Lan enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere in the mosque since Maryam was praying.                     ______

                                        A                              B                        C                         D

V. Rearrange the words, phrases and the punctuation marks to make sentences. (1.0 pt)

19. would rather  / sports activities / Some school boys / watch them. / take part in / than

>  ______________________________________________________________________

20. by / impressed / Tim and Carlo / of Vietnamese people. /were really /  the kindness       

   >______________________________________________________________________

* Choose the most suitable word or phrase to fill in the blank.
01. He is an ………………pilot.
A. experience B. experiment C. experienced D. experimental
02. Tony is an ………………child.
A. imagination B. imagine C. imaginary D. imaginative
03. I think gas is the best fuel for ……………….
A. central heating B. heating central C. centre heating D. heating centre
04. He warned me of the ………………in the forest.
A. dangers B. dangerousness C. dangerously D. dangerous
05. My bicycle is out of order. I must ………………it.
A. repair B. correct C. clean D. wash
06. The lion was ………………and taken back to the zoo.
A. arrested B. captured C. seized D. grasped
07. In 1995 a huge earthquake ………………the city of Kobe in Japan.
A. strikes B. struck C. has struck D. had struck
08. ………………homes, office blocks and highways collapsed, they died.
A. Which B. Why C. When D. What
09. According to the weather ………………it will be windy and cloudy tomorrow.
A. foretell B. foresee C. foreman D. forecast
10. ………………are funnel-shaped storms which pass overland below a thunderstorm.
A. Tornadoes B. Earthquake C. Sandstorm D. Volcano
11. Pompeii was completely ………………in AD 79 by an eruption of Mount Vesuvius.
A. to destroy B. destroy C. destroyed D. destroying
12. ………………are the result of an abrupt shift in the underwater movement of the earth.
A. Earthquakes B. Volcanoes C. Snowstorms D. Tidal Waves
13. Typhoon, hurricane, and cyclone are different words for ………………same natural disaster.
A. a B. the C. an D. x
14. ASEAN, ………………ten countries in the South East Asia, is both a political and economic society.
A. that includes B. which includes C. includes D. which including
15. Although the scientist had warned ………………the eruption of volcano, many people were still killed.
A. with B. about C. for D. at

Choose the most suitable word or phrase to fill in the blank.

01. He is an ………………pilot.

A. experience B. experiment C. experienced D. experimental

02. Tony is an ………………child.

A. imagination B. imagine C. imaginary D. imaginative

03. I think gas is the best fuel for ……………….

A. central heating B. heating central C. centre heating D. heating centre

04. He warned me of the ………………in the forest.

A. dangers B. dangerousness C. dangerously D. dangerous

05. My bicycle is out of order. I must ………………it.

A. repair B. correct C. clean D. wash

06. The lion was ………………and taken back to the zoo.

A. arrested B. captured C. seized D. grasped

07. In 1995 a huge earthquake ………………the city of Kobe in Japan.

A. strikes B. struck C. has struck D. had struck

08. ………………homes, office blocks and highways collapsed, they died.

A. Which B. Why C. When D. What

09. According to the weather ………………it will be windy and cloudy tomorrow.

A. foretell B. foresee C. foreman D. forecast

10. ………………are funnel-shaped storms which pass overland below a thunderstorm.

A. Tornadoes B. Earthquake C. Sandstorm D. Volcano

11. Pompeii was completely ………………in AD 79 by an eruption of Mount Vesuvius.

A. to destroy B. destroy C. destroyed D. destroying

12. ………………are the result of an abrupt shift in the underwater movement of the earth.

A. Earthquakes B. Volcanoes C. Snowstorms D. Tidal Waves

13. Typhoon, hurricane, and cyclone are different words for ………………same natural disaster.

A. a B. the C. an D. x

14. ASEAN, ………………ten countries in the South East Asia, is both a political and economic society.

A. that includes B. which includes C. includes  D. which including

15. Although the scientist had warned ………………the eruption of volcano, many people were still killed.

A. with B. about C. for  D. at