Choose the correct option A, B, C, or D for each gap in the passage:

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A. has

B. had

C. has had

D. will have

Choose the best answers to complete the sentence:

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A. that day

B. this day

C. today

D. the day before

Choose the best answers to complete the sentence:

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A. who

B. what

C. how

D. when

I.  Read the text below and select the best option for each blank. Write your answers (A, B, C, or D) in the box provided. (10 marks)

Earthquakes

An earthquake is a trembling of the earth’s surface and is caused by natural (1) ______ within the earth itself. About a million earthquakes are (2)______ each year, but the vast (3)______ are small and cause little or no (4)______. (5)______ the energy of a large earthquake can be 10,000 times more powerful than that of the first atomic bomb. The terrible earthquake that (6)______ the cities of Tokyo and Yokohama in Japan in 1923 caused an estimate of 142,807 deaths. Even (7)______ disastrous was an earthquake in China when about 655,000 people died.

Most earthquakes (8)______ under the ocean bed. Many of these are harmless, but sometimes tidal waves are set up on the (9)______. The waves are not high in the middle of the ocean, but they travel quickly, and may be huge as they rush up a shallow shore. Such devastating walls of water can (10)______ widespread destruction.

1.   A. resources B. strength C. forces D. powers

2.   A. shown B. caught C. studied D. recorded

3.   A. area B. majority C. number D. amount

4.   A. hurt B. injury C. damage D. pain  

5.   A. Although B. Yet C. Therefore D. Similarly

6.   A. destroyed B. covered C. threatened D. affected

7.   A. more B. if C. though D. so

8.   A. stay B. occur C. come D. attack

9.   A. ground B. air C. mountain D. surface

10. A. stop B. cause C. influence D. change

II. Read the passage below and choose the answer that best expresses the meaning of the words in bold type.  Write your answer (A, B, C or D) in the box provided. (5 marks)

No one really likes going to the doctor, even though it is the sensible thing to do when feeling ill. Most people tend to postpone making an appointment in the hope that things will get better in a day or two. Yet a common cold or mild case of the flu can sometimes be discussed with a doctor over the telephone. Bed rest and a lot of liquids may be the best treatment. However, the sooner a person reports any abnormal conditions to a doctor, the sooner he or she can intervene and treat the problem. Any illness that lasts longer than a day or includes a fever should be looked at. Early treatment may impede the progress of an illness and curtail its spread to other family members. It is always best to contact a doctor. Doctors should decide whether their patients need appointments.  

1. When people postpone something, they

A. announce it publicly. B. put it off until later.

C. remember to do it. D. refuse to do it later.

2. A lot of liquids means

A. taking a lot of medicine. B. doing a lot of exercise.

C. eating a lot of food. D. drinking a lot of water.

3. An abnormal condition is one that is

A. very common. B. illegal. 

C. not normal. D. expensive to treat.

4. When people impede the progress of something, they

A. blow it up. B. improve it. C. slow it down D. change it.

5. When people curtail something, they

A. spread it quickly. B. give it away.

C. cut it short or reduce it. D. move it about.

I. Choose the best word or phrase to complete each sentence. Write your answer A, B, C or D in the numbered box (10 points)

1. Randolph ………… at the door and saw a shadow move across the floor.

 A. glimpsed           B. glanced                 C. observed                D.  looked

2.Although he tried to hide it , it was ………that Peter didn’t like his birthday present.

  A. foolish                    B. vigorous                   C. basic                 D. obvious

3. He dislikes ……………… what to do.

  A. people tell him          B. to be told         C. being told      D. they telling him

4. The scientist said the Earth…………………the Sun ?

   A. goes around        B. is going around        C. had  gone around       D. was going around

5. If you can give me one good reason for your acting like this, ………….this incident again.

            A. will I never mention                     B. I will never mention    

            C.I don’t mention                             D. I never mention

6. We came within sight of Everest,……………..has attracted so many climbers.

        A. the summit of which                                         C. which the summit 

        B. whose summit of                                              D. of which the summit

7. ……………excellent art museums, Moscow has a world-famous ballet company.

  A. Because of        B. In spite of            C. In case of               D. In addition to

8. Lan : What you did was desirable !

    Ha : ………………………………..

A. Well done!   B. It doesn’t matter  C. You’re welcome   D. You did so well,too.

9. Good citizens always abide…………the law.

        A. to                       B. by                      C. with                            D. for

10. ……………….to support the case against James?

      A. Is there any proof                                      C. Are there any proof   

      B. Is there any proofs                                    D. Are there any proofs

I. Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence. Write your answer (A, B, C, or D) in the numbered box. (20 points)

1. The children…………………………..to the zoo on summer holiday.

A. were enjoyed taken                                                   B. enjoyed being taken                                  

C. were enjoyed taking                                      D. enjoyed taking

2. John …………his job last month and since then he …………….out of work.

A. lost/was                     B. has lost/has been     C. was lost/is               D. lost/has been

3. It isn’t worth…………that river because it is so polluted.

A. fishing                       B. go fishing               C. to fish                     D. fish

4. They ………….. from Canada to America to find jobs.

A. started                       B. demonstrated         C. delivered                D. emigrated

5. The package containing books and records…………..last week.

A. is delivered               B. are delivered            C. was delivered         D. were delivered

6. It took him ages to ............. living in the new town.

A. used to                      B. get used to              C. use to                      D. agree.

7. The flowers……………………in red paper have been sold to a young lady.

A. wrap                          B. to wrap                   C. wrapped                 D. were wrapping

8. Farmers use vegetable matter and animal dung to make………………….. .

A. compost                     B. garbage                   C. glassware                D. floor coverings

9. Some people are very selfish. They only think of................................

A. himself                      B. . themselves            C. ourselves                 D. itself

10. ‘Which girl is Mary?’ -  ‘She’s the one with…………… hair’

A. long curly black         B. curly long black     C. long black curly      D. curly black long

Read the text  and choose the best part (A, B, C, D or E) to complete each sentence. Write your answers in the box provided. (5 pts)

EXAM STRESS

1. Symptoms of exam stress

According to Professor Turnbull, a neurologist, more than 25% of America teenagers feel stressed at least once a day. And nothing gets students down than exams. Nearly 90% of teenagers suffer from stress at least once. “They come down with migraines, and many have problems eating and sleeping.”

2. Extra stress

Fear of failing exams is understandable. However, pressure from parents and teachers adds to the stress. “My parents expect me to be good at everything – academic subject, sport, and music! It’s ridiculous,” says Macy, 16, from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

3. Prepare your environment

“You should make a revision plan that is realistic and that gives you enough time to study,” recommends Prof Turnbull. “Students should eat healthy meals – oily fish and green vegetables contain chemicals that help you memory. The revision environment is important. Student ought to find a quiet place to revise. They mustn’t leave things on their desk that can distract them, such as a cell phone. And they should see their friends just a few times a week – and if possible, no testing and no emails.

4. How to revise

“Make a list before you start revising each day. Study the most difficult things early in the day, when your memory is fresher. After you have finished revising, check the list – and then rest. Exam stress wears off when you read a magazine, listen to music, or do sports.”

5. On the big day

 “If you start to feel nervous, breathe deeply for a minute. Then skim all the exam questions. Read all the instruction carefully. How many questions do you have to answer? Are there any sections that you don’t have to answer? Be prepared – then you won’t get any nasty surprises halfway through the exam.”

6. When it is all over

“Well done! You’ve done the best you could. Don’t look at the questions with your friends, as this can make you worry more. Concentrate on your next exam. But take a rest first.

            Answers

1. According to Professor Turnbull, ………………………………..…… .

A. more than 90% of students are stressed      

B. most American teenagers have problems with eating

C. stress is worse than taking an exam

D. more than 25% of American teenagers suffer from daily stress

E. about 25% of teenagers are stressful.

2. Students find exams stressful because ……………………….……. .                                         

A. parents and teachers demand a lot               B. they have to do too much revision

C. they can’t take exams a second time            D. schools don’t care about students’ schedules

E. failing can result in a terrible punishment

3. To create a good environment for revising, Professor Turnbull suggests …………… .

A. selling your cell phone                                 B. not working in your bedroom

C. not eating fish           D. removing distractions                    E. finding quite a nice place

4. Before you revise each day, …………………………………………… .

A. rest for a few hours              B. make a list of fish and vegetables to eat that day

C. make a list of what you want to study that day

D. read a magazine or play volleyball              E. text or email your friends first

5. After an exam, ………………………………………. .

A. concentrate for five more minutes               B. think about the answers that you got wrong

C. relax for a while     D. call your friends     E. help the teacher collect the exam papers

I. Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence. Write A, B, C or D to indicate your option on the answer sheet. 

1.  Don’t forget to ______ the alarm clock for six o’clock tomorrow morning.  

A. set        B. put        C. ring      D. wind 

2.  We have bought extra food _____ our friends stay for dinner.  

A. in case      B. if        C. provided      D. as long as 

3.  Janet gets used to _____breakfast very early with rice.  

A. have      B. having      C. has        D. had 

4.  It was cold, ______ I had to put on my warm clothes.  

A. because      B. however      C. if        D. so 

5.  She was _____ that she couldn’t speak any words.  

A. very angry    B. too angry      C. so angry      D. such angry   

6.  The teacher asked me a lot of questions, _____ I couldn’t answer.  

A. all of whom    B. that all      C. all of which  D. who all 

7.  ______the tiger, the lion is a member of the cat family.  

A. Like      B. Alike      C. Liking      D. It is like 

8.  The package containing books and records _____ delivered last week.  

A. is        B. are      C. was      D. were 

9.  I wonder who was going to pay for the _____ window.  

A. broken      B. break      C. breaking      D. broke 

10. You will become ill _____ you stop working so hard.  

A. when      B. if        C. since      D. unless 

11.  I don’t think that purple shirt ______ your skirt.  

A. suits      B. matches      C. fits        D. catches 

12.  ______necessary pollution control measures are, many industries hesitate to adopt them.  

A. No matter    B. Although      C. However      D. Even if 

13.  I had to wear _____ uniform when I worked in the hotel.  

A. a        B. some      C. any    D. an 

14.  In the past letters were the only way to keep in contact _____ people who were distances away.  

A. with      B. for      C. up      D. on 

15.  I suggest we ______ energy because it is limited.  

A. saving      B. should save    C. will save      D. must save 

16.  I’m afraid we’ll have to _____ the meeting until next week.  

A. turn down    B. put off      C. fix up      D. take off 

17.  International news is news from other parts of the ______.  

A. world    B. country      C. nation      D. area 

18.  She was happy ______ a few of her friends sent her birthday cards.  

A. although      B. because      C. while      D. so 

19. One  problem  for  any  teachers  is  that  each  student  has  his/her  own ______needs.  

A. separate      B. divided      C. individual      D. distinctive 

20. A good friend will always _____ you no matter what you do.  

A. take over      B. stand by      C. run after      D. turn down

1. Choose the word with a different way of pronunciation in the underlined part. Circle A, B or C.

2. Choose the best option to complete each sentence. Circle A, B or C.

3. Choose the best option to complete each sentence. Circle A, B or C.

1.

We are having dinner in the __________.

A. bathroom B. bedroom C. kitchen

1.

A. pictures B. chairs C. desks

2.

A. mother B. homework C. judo

3.

A. books B. keys C. pots

4.

A. lamps B. schools C. bags

5.

A. pencils B. baskets C. rulers

Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence. Write your answer (A, B, C, or D) in the numbered box. (20 pts)

1. Mary was seen _______to Tom on the street yesterday..

   A. talking                            B. to talk                    C. talked                    D. talk

2. I don’t know yet, but it’s worth _______ about, isn’t it?

   A. to think                          B. to be thinking       C. thinking                 D. to be thought

3. Are you used ________here, Mis Hoa?

   A. to live                             B. to living                 C. to be lived             D. to lived

4. I turned the radio on and listened to ________ nine o’clock news.

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

5. Neither the doctors nor the professional ________ yet.

    A. has come                       B. hasn’t come          C. have come                        D. haven’t come

6. Each teacher and each student _________to try their best to finish their work.

    A. have                               B. having                   C. to have                  D. has

7. Her mother has just bought a _________car for her.

    A. black beautiful Italian                                                B. Italian beautiful black               

    C. black Italian beautiful                                                D. beautiful black Italian

8. His son regrets __________too much time __________video games.

    A. spending/to play                                              B. spending/playing

    C. spent/played                                                     D. spending/played

9. My  mother often __________ the shopping every morning when she was 15.

   A. goes                                B. went                       C. does                       D. did

10. This is my sister’s bike and that is my_________ .

    A.. bike’s brother             B. brother bike          C. brother’s               D. brother

11. Be careful when ___________ on the road at night.

    A. to drive                         B. drives                    C. driving                   D. being driven

12. Not until 1856 _________ across the Mississippi River.

    A. the first bridge was built                                B. the first bridge was building     

    C. was the first bridge built                                D. the bridge building was

13. The student objected __________ punished by the headmaster.

    A. to be                              B. was                         C. to being                 D. having

14. The lion – tamer and his lion _________we saw on the stage came from Moscow.

    A. who                                B. which                     C.  that                        D. whom       

15. I am going to _________ you next week.

    A. call up                           B. drop in                   C. come on                D. turn out

16. ________little we may like it, old age comes to most of us.

    A. However                       B. So                           C. As                           D. Despite     

17. This dish ________. Is it spicy?

    A. smells well                   B. is smelling good    C. is smelled well                D. smells good

18. If I _________ be somebody else, I __________ to be a good cook.

    A. could / would               B. can / would like    C. could / would like D. can / like

19. He will come to Viet Nam __________the evening of January 25^th.

   A. in                                     B. at                            C. for                          D. on

20. The ________the room is, the ________furniture it needs.

   A. small/more                    B. smaller/less          C. smaller/fewer       D. small/less

I. Choose the letter A, B, C or D that indicates the best answer to each of the questions below. Write your answers in the box provided. (2.0 pts)

1. Villagers are more kind, friendly and warm-hearted than city .

A. dwellers B. foreigners C. beginners D. movers

2. The Van Phuc silk producers have expended their silk garment goods they can satisfy the varied demand for their silk.
A. so that B. in order to C. despite D. because

3. It turned out that we rushed to the airport as the plane was delayed by several hours.

A. hadn’t B. should have C. needn’t have D. mustn’t

4. Weaving mats in Dinh Yen, Dong Thap used to be sold in the “ghost” markets set up at night and operate up to early morning the government built a new market five years ago.

A. after B. as soon as C. when D. until

5. No city in America has monuments and museums into one area as Washington, DC.

A. as much B. such many C. as many D. a few

6. His little girl is so cute, _______? 

A. wasn’t she       B. isn’t she       C. doesn’t she              D. hasn’t she

7. She asked me the seat or not.

A. if – had occupied C. whether – was occupied

C. if – has been occupied D. whether – occupied

8. By the age of 15, teenagers are better able to a more demanding curriculum.

A. solve B. operate C. handle D. deal

9.The country now known as Myanmar Burma.

A. used to be called B. be called

C. called D. has called

10. “Monica is such a nice person.” “Yes. I wish I her more often.”

A. see B. will see C. saw D. have seen

    11. Ha Noi’s four sacred temples, the of Ha Noi were built to defend the four directions (East, West, South, North) of the ancient Thang Long capital city.

A. communication B. feelings C. energy D. spirits

12. Portuguese as an official language in this city since three hundred years ago.

A. has always been spoken B. has been spoken always

C. has always spoken D. had always spoken
13. Choose the word which has a different stress pattern. 

A. cooperative       B. anniversary       C. illiteracy                   D. considerable

14. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.

A. example B. feed C. ink D. inhumane

15. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.

A. included B. warned C. lived D. used

16. John: “I passed the final test with grade A” Paul: “________”

A. Thank you.                  B. Congratulation!

C. You’re so kind to say so.          D. That’s a good idea.