I. Choose the best answer

1. ______ second thoughts, I'd rather not go out tonight.

A. with B.In C. On D. Under

2. My car was so old that I could only sell it for ____.

A. rubbish B. scrap C. debris D. waste

3. I felt a bit _______ and seemed to have more aches and pains than usual.

A. out of sorts B. on the mend C. over the worst D. under the fevers

4. The had a four-day holiday, they began work ________.

A. on end B. out of bounds C. in proportions D. in earnest

5. Many books were not available to the public because of government _______.

A. omission B. inhibition C. compensation D. censorship

II. Rewrite the sentences

1. Even though her B grade in English wasn't quite as high as she had expected, it was still a good result ( if )

=> He B grade in English, _________________________, was still a good result.

2. The mistake in the accounts was not noticed until the figures were re-checked. ( light )

=> The mistakes in the accounts only ____________________ the figures were re-checked.

3. They think that Henry's brother stole the money. ( suspected )

=> Henry's brother __________________________ the money.

III. Give the correct form of the word given in parentheses.

1. There was a heavy __________ yesterday afternoon which completely ruined the church Garden Party. ( pour )

2. A __________ friend is one who likes power. ( dominate )

3. Suddenly without ____________, the dog sank its teeth into my leg. ( provoke )

4. I really believe that it would be a major mistake to ________ any drugs that are currently illegal.

5. This problem is very ___________. Don't tell or discuss it outside the office. ( confident )

19. It is getting ……………. to understand what the professor is explaining.

     A. more and more difficult                         B. more difficult than usual

     C. difficult more and more                         D. the more difficult

20. Most of the diseases are caused by the unhygienic surroundings …………...       

people live.

     A. in where             B. 0                      C. in that                   D. in which

21. Most children find it uncomfortable ………………… like little kids.

     A. being treated           B. treating            C. to be treated            D. to treat

22. Hardly anyone is injured after the serious flood in this area,……………..?

     A. does he              B. do they              C. aren’t they               D. are they

23. It was ……………….. that he was kept in hospital for nearby a month.

     A. so a serious accident                              B. so serious an accident

     C. such serious an accident                         D. a such serious accident

24. The government is being ……………… criticized in the press for failing to limit air pollution.

     A. widely                B. wide                               C. widen                  D. widened

25. In spite of his abilities, Peter has been …………… overlooked for promotion.

     A. repetitive             B. repeatedly              C. repetitious              D. repetition

26. You will have to …………………….. your holiday if you are too ill to travel.

     A. put out               B. put off                C. put down                   D. put up

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.

27. Minh: “…………………….”

      Mai: “Well, what I mean is, I think it’s a good idea.”

     A. Do you mean it?                                    B. What’s the meaning of this word?

     C. Is it what you mean?                  D. I don't get what you mean.

28. John: “Do you think that we should use public transportation to protect our

     environment?”

      Ken: “ …………………………”

     A. I see.                                                     B. Of course not. You bet.

     C. Well, that’s very surprising.                    D. There is no doubt about it.

Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase.

There is a link between computer games and crime.

One London newspaper reported that a (1) ______ became so obsessed  with various computer games that he (2)_____ from his Parents and his schoolmates in order to buy more. This is not the only such case. The head of a Primary school recently claimed that (3)_______ the children at this school steal each other’s lunch money for the same reason.

Playing computer games can actually hurt you. 

 Dr. Leonora Keller, a health expert, said that many children play these games Which such enthusiasm that they suffer (4) _______ “Space Warrior’s Wrist”. The muscles of the lower arm become inflamed as a result of repeated (5)______ of the wrist and constant pressure on the computer control stick. This is also causes (6)______ aches and pains their elbows and shoulders as well as strange sores on (7)_______ hands.

Weight problems are another result.

Dr. Keller also found that children who spend a lot of time (8) ____  electronic games have a tendency to be fatter (9)  _______ those who do not. She said that “for some reasons these children tend to eat more sugar and fat” and that “many of them get too (10) _______ exercise to burn up these things.”

Điền vào ô  12

 This is also causes other aches and pains their elbows and shoulders as well as strange sores on (7)_______ hands.

A. their 

B. theirs 

C. them 

D. they’s

Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase.

There is a link between computer games and crime.

One London newspaper reported that a (1) ______ became so obsessed  with various computer games that he (2)_____ from his Parents and his schoolmates in order to buy more. This is not the only such case. The head of a Primary school recently claimed that (3)_______ the children at this school steal each other’s lunch money for the same reason.

Playing computer games can actually hurt you. 

 Dr. Leonora Keller, a health expert, said that many children play these games Which such enthusiasm that they suffer (4) _______ “Space Warrior’s Wrist”. The muscles of the lower arm become inflamed as a result of repeated (5)______ of the wrist and constant pressure on the computer control stick. This is also causes (6)______ aches and pains their elbows and shoulders as well as strange sores on (7)_______ hands.

Weight problems are another result.

Dr. Keller also found that children who spend a lot of time (8) ____  electronic games have a tendency to be fatter (9)  _______ those who do not. She said that “for some reasons these children tend to eat more sugar and fat” and that “many of them get too (10) _______ exercise to burn up these things.”

Điền vào ô  11

 This is also causes (6)______ aches and pains their elbows and shoulders as well as strange sores on (7)_______ hands.

A. another 

B. anothers 

C. other 

D. others

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 23 to 27.

LIFE OF EARTH IN 2110

  The worst prediction for the next century (23) _____________ the weather. Many people think that global warming will cause important environmental changes. There is scientific evidence that suggests cities on the coast may disappear if the sea level (24) _____________ There is better news regarding health. Medical advances mean that people will live longer. Doctors will be more successfully diagnosing an illness (25) _____________ of new technology. Infective diseases will disappear in many areas of the world and new drugs will be how to treat muscular aches and pains. Futuristic organ transplants will be easier. Technological progress will give experts the (26) _____________ to manufacture invisibility cloaks, which may be (27) _____________ the market before the end of the century.

Điền vào ô 24

A. roars

B. lifts

C. rises

D. raises

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 23 to 27.

LIFE OF EARTH IN 2110

  The worst prediction for the next century (23) _____________ the weather. Many people think that global warming will cause important environmental changes. There is scientific evidence that suggests cities on the coast may disappear if the sea level (24) _____________ There is better news regarding health. Medical advances mean that people will live longer. Doctors will be more successfully diagnosing an illness (25) _____________ of new technology. Infective diseases will disappear in many areas of the world and new drugs will be how to treat muscular aches and pains. Futuristic organ transplants will be easier. Technological progress will give experts the (26) _____________ to manufacture invisibility cloaks, which may be (27) _____________ the market before the end of the century.

Điền vào ô 23

A. concerns

B. participates

C. contacts

D. relates

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 23 to 27.

LIFE OF EARTH IN 2110

  The worst prediction for the next century (23) _____________ the weather. Many people think that global warming will cause important environmental changes. There is scientific evidence that suggests cities on the coast may disappear if the sea level (24) _____________ There is better news regarding health. Medical advances mean that people will live longer. Doctors will be more successfully diagnosing an illness (25) _____________ of new technology. Infective diseases will disappear in many areas of the world and new drugs will be how to treat muscular aches and pains. Futuristic organ transplants will be easier. Technological progress will give experts the (26) _____________ to manufacture invisibility cloaks, which may be (27) _____________ the market before the end of the century.

Điền vào ô 26

A. love

B. chance

C. tool

D. power

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 23 to 27.

LIFE OF EARTH IN 2110

  The worst prediction for the next century (23) _____________ the weather. Many people think that global warming will cause important environmental changes. There is scientific evidence that suggests cities on the coast may disappear if the sea level (24) _____________ There is better news regarding health. Medical advances mean that people will live longer. Doctors will be more successfully diagnosing an illness (25) _____________ of new technology. Infective diseases will disappear in many areas of the world and new drugs will be how to treat muscular aches and pains. Futuristic organ transplants will be easier. Technological progress will give experts the (26) _____________ to manufacture invisibility cloaks, which may be (27) _____________ the market before the end of the century.

Điền vào ô 25

A. because

B. approving

C. regardless

D. in spite

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 23 to 27.

LIFE OF EARTH IN 2110

  The worst prediction for the next century (23) _____________ the weather. Many people think that global warming will cause important environmental changes. There is scientific evidence that suggests cities on the coast may disappear if the sea level (24) _____________ There is better news regarding health. Medical advances mean that people will live longer. Doctors will be more successfully diagnosing an illness (25) _____________ of new technology. Infective diseases will disappear in many areas of the world and new drugs will be how to treat muscular aches and pains. Futuristic organ transplants will be easier. Technological progress will give experts the (26) _____________ to manufacture invisibility cloaks, which may be (27) _____________ the market before the end of the century.

Điền vào ô 27

A. at

B. in

C. to

D. on