In most lines of the following text, there is either a spelling or an punctuation error, for each numbered line 1- 15, write the correctly spelt word or show the correct punctuation in the space on the right. Some lines are correct. Indicate these lines with a tick (P). The first three lines are done for you as examples.

Write the correct FORM of each bracketed word in the numbered space provided in the column on the right.

Celebrities and the media

It is a generally accepted truth these days that it is impossible either to become or to remain (1)      (FAME) without the help of the media. Politicians and those who work in the (2)    (ENTERTAIN) industry make use of the press to court publicity, and (3)     (JOURNAL) are extremely aware that stories about celebrities sell newspapers. However, there are (4)    (GROW) concerns that the media is abusing its position, and that it all too frequently acts (5)       (REASONABLE) in its attempts to break a story. Remember the (6)       (PHOTO) on motorbikes chasing Diana through Paris on the nights she died? Was that (7)         (ACCEPT) behavior or were they quite within their rights to act as they did? The media clearly does have an extremely (8)     (VALUE) role to play, but should it be allowed to print (9)       (ACCURATE) and unresearched stories about celebrities? Surely the media has an (10)        (OBLIGE) to respect the privacy of everyone and print the truth.

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Read the text below and choose the correct word or phrase (A, B, C or D) for each space. Write your answer on the answer sheet. (2.5 points)

SHARKS

Sharks are some of the most frightening creatures in our oceans. They are well prepared for feeding under water because they can (1) _____ very well, and they can also (2) _____ movement through special lines on the sides of their bodies. These make sharks very (3) _____ for smaller sea creatures that become their food.

Although sharks are similar (4) _____ other fish in a number of ways, their bodies are different. For example, unlike other fish, most sharks (5) _____ to swim all the time in order to breathe and stay alive, (6) _____ they hardly sleep at all. Also, if sharks are turned over on their backs, the can stop moving (7) _____ . This is a very useful technique for reasearchers (8) _____ are often required to (9) _____ sharks. It allows them to (10) _____ out more about these fascinating creatures.

1. A. watch B. look C. notice D. see

2. A. touch B. feel C. know D. catch

3. A. dangerous B. difficult C. serious D. important

4. A. with B. from C. to D. of

5. A. ought B. need C. must D. should

6. A. so B. as C. but D. or

7. A. perfectly B. finally C. fully D. completely

8. A. which B. who C. what D. whose

9. A. sort B. care C. deal D. handle

10. A. discover B. search C. find D. study

Read the following passage and write 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.

Two  of  the  most  important  holidays  in  the  United  state  are  Independence  day  and  Thanksgiving Day. The fourth of July marks the American declaration of independence from   Britain.  Most  towns,  big  or  small,  celebrate  the  fourth  of  July  with  parades  and  fireworks.  Families (25)______with barbecues or picnics. Thanksgiving Day is celebrated in Fall, on the fourth Thursday in November. It is a day (26)____people give thanks to the harvest.  Most families (27)_____a large dinner with roast turkey. (28)________. Independence Day and Thanksgiving are national holidays

Question 25: A. celebrating           B. celebration           C. celebrate               D. celebrated

Question 26: A. where                    B. when                      C. which                    D. in which

Question 27: A. have                      B. buy                        C. help                       D. take

Question 28: A. Besides                 B. Both                       C. Either                    D. Nor

Exercise 1. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each numbered blank.  

     New Year is one of the most important (1) ________ in the United States. On New Year’s Eve, most people go to the parties. At twelve o’clock at night, everyone says “Happy New Year” and they (2) ________ their friends and relatives good luck. New Year’s parties usually last a long time. Many people don’t go home (3) ________ morning. Another holiday, Halloween, is mainly for children. On this holiday children (4) ________ as witches, ghosts or other characters. Most children go (5) ________ house to house and say “Trick or Treat”, asking for candy or fruit. If the people at the house do not give them candy, the children will play a trick on them. But this (6) ________ ever happens. Most people give them candy or fruit.                                                                        

1.   A. competitions          B. festivals               C. decorations          D. traditions

2.   A. wish                      B. exchange             C. bring                   D. play

3.   A. in                          B. on                       C. for                       D. until

4.   A. put                        B. make                   C. dress                   D. set

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

6.   A. mostly                   B. hardly                  C. usually                D. always

Exercise 2. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each numbered blank

        Oak City is a great city. There’s so (1) _______________ to do! There are cinemas, parks and discos. It’s got some great clothes and music shops (2) ______________. Oak City is very modern and beautiful. There aren’t any (3) ______________ buildings and there’s some beautiful (4) ______________ around the city. Is there any pollution in Oak City? There isn’t much pollution (5) ______________ there isn’t much traffic. Everyone travels (6) ______________ bike and walks, so there aren’t many accidents.

1.   A. much                     B. many                   C. some                   D. any

2.   A. neither                   B. either                   C. too                      D. so

3.   A. beautiful                B. ugly                     C. pretty                   D. unpleasant

4.   A. scenery                 B. scene                   C. view                    D. sight

5.   A. so                         B. because               C. although              D. if

6.   A. on                         B. in                        C. with                     D. by

Exercise 3. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each numbered blank

        Hi, Iam Long. I live in Hue. It is (1) …………..city in the Central Vietnam. It is not very far from Da Nang. It has the (2) ……. River in the Central Vietnam- Hương River. If you visit Hue, you should take a trip on Huong river (3)…….. the evening. It is the most interesting thing because you can hear some famous singers …..(4)…. Hue songs during your trip on Hương River. You can find a lot of temples, museums and galleries. It’s Hue’s …..( 5) attraction.

 Another attraction of Hue is its food. It’s really famous. You should try some like Bun Bò or Com Hen.

When you want to visit Hue, you must remember to take your umbrella with you. It rains most of the day during rainy season.

1. A. oldest               B. the oldest      C. older                           D. old

2.AMore famous    B. famous         C. most famous              D. the famous

3.A. in                      B. on                  C. at                                  D. of

4.A. sings              B. sing                C. singer                          D. sang

5.A greatest       B. greater          C. great                           D. more great

Exercise 4. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

      Last summer, we decided to spend our vacation at the beach because the weather was very hot in the mountains. The travel agent said that traveling by bus was the cheapest way, but we went by plane because it was faster. We wanted to have more time to spend at the beach. The weather was beautiful, and we had a great time.

1.   We decided to go to the beach because______________.           

      A. it was cheaper than going to the mountains

      B. the travel agent said that it was the cheapest

      C. of the hot weather in the mountains

      D. we wanted to spend time at the beach

2.   The bus was the______________ way to travel.

      A. best                       B. easiest                 C. cheapest              D. slowest

3.   Traveling by plane was______________ than by bus.

      A. more fun               B. cheaper                C. expensive            D. faster

4.   We ______________ our vacation.

      A. hated                     B. didn’t like            C. enjoyed               D. regretted

5.   We had very ______________ weather during our vacation.

      A. good                     B. hot                      C. warm                   D. cold

Exercise 6. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

Nha Trang is one of the most important tourist hubs of Vietnam, thanks to its beautiful beaches with fine and clean sand and the clear ocean water with mild temperature all year round. There are several resort such as Vinpearl, Diamond Bay and Ana Mandara and amusement and water parks, in the city and on islands off the coast. The possibly most beautiful street of Nha Trang is Tran Phu Street along the seaside, sometimes referred to as the Pacific Coast Highway of Vietnam.

Lying off Nha Trang is the Hon Tre Island (Bamboo Island), with a major resort operated by the Vinpearl Group. The Vinpearl Cable Car, a gondola lift system, links the mainland to the five-star resort and theme park on Hon Tre Island.

1. Why is Nha trang one of the most important tourist hubs of Viet Nam?

A. Because it has beautiful beaches and fine clean sand

B. Because it has clear ocean water and mild temperature

C. Because it has beautiful beaches and clear water.

D. Because it has fine clean sand and mild temperature.

2. According to the text, Diamond Bay is the name of a/an...

      A. resort                    B. amusement park   C. water park           D. island

3. Where are the resorts and parks?

      A. In the city              B. In the city and on islands

      C. On islands only      D. On islands and off the coast.

4. The Pacific Coast Highway of Vietnam refers to__________in Nha Trang.

      A. Hon Tre Island                                      B. Vinpearl Group

      C. Ana Mandara Resort                             D.Tran Phu Street

5. The Vinpearl Cable Car is a ______________ .

      A. Five - star resort                                    B. gondola lift system

      C. theme park                                            D. main land link

EX 7 : Reading the following passage and choose the option (A, B, C or D) that best answers each of the questions below.

I am going to tell you about my best friend, Katie. She has long, dark brown hair and grey green eyes. She is always happy and cheerful. We often sit together in class, and help one another with our schoolwork. We always go home together and play badminton for an hour. Katie is very good at sports, and she usually wins. Katie is learning to play piano. I am learning to play the flute. We practice together every day. We play simple songs for piano and flute. They are fun. At weekends sometimes Katie stays the night at my flat, or I stay the night at her house. We always have a lovely time.

1. What is the topic of the passage?

A. My best class          C. My best friend

B. My best teacher      D. My best school

2. What is TRUE about Katie?

A. She is good at studying.     B. She plays sports very well.

C. She has long black hair.     D. She never come to school late.

3. What do they often help each other?

A. study                          B. play badminton

C. ride to school             D. sing

4. The word “simple” in line 6 is best replaced by ______.

A. hard                   B. complex                  C. easy                D. interesting

5. All of the following statements are true EXPECT ________.

 A. They play piano together.                            B. They have a good time together.

C. After school, they play badminton together. D. They often stay the night at the other’s house

 Giúp nha mọi người!

IV/ Read the text. Some of the lines are correct, and some have a word which should not be there. Find them and write the correct answers in the space provided. (If a line is correct, put a tick √).

Line 1.Since I was five years old, I have read in bed at night. Because my twelfth

Line 2.birthday I received A Light in the Attic, which is a book of poems. When I

Line 3.go to sleep, I sometimes read my favorite poems to my little brother.

Line 4.listens to me, he closes his eyes and falls asleep. When he wakes up on the

Line 5.morning, he usually asks about the ending of a poem. I may be a writer or

Line 6.an editor when I grow up. My Aunt Sabrina, which lives in Dallas, is a

Line 7.copyeditor for a newspaper. Although I study hard, I can become an editor,

Line 8.too. A job as an editor makes sense for me because I love words. The

Line 9.books that I love most sit on a special shelf in my room.

IX. Some of the lines are correct, and some have a word which should not be there. If a line is correct put a tick () by the number.

If not, write the word next to the line. Most people in my country have only lived in cities for the past thirty years. Before that they have lived in villages or small towns by the sea or in the mountains. This is why it is not unusual to hear even young children who they have lived in cities all their lives are talking about 'their village'. What they mean is the place where their parents were grew up or previous generations of their family lived. Even today although 'the village' is an important part of the lives of the majority of people who now make their living in cities. Most families still have yet a house in a village somewhere around the country and they return at there in the summer or during other holidays to help with the family land or just to spend time with friends and relatives. There is a wonderful sense of community and a shared past in each these villages which is so different from the cities in where most of us live. If these villages can survive, I am sure people will find it more easier to spend time in them in the future. People who have made many money in the cities will start to can invest in their old family homes and help to maintain this lovely aspect of family life in my country.

Fill in each numbered blank with ONE suitable word. Write your answer in the numbered box.

In Canada and the United States, (1) _________ of the most popular days in the year is Halloween. Halloween is on October 31st. It’s a day (2) _________ some people dress up in strange or unusual costumes. For example, they may dress up to look (3) _________ an animal, a person from a book or movie or a famous person from history. In some places, children go to school in (4) _________ Halloween costumes. After dark, many young children (5) _________ on their costumes and visit their neighbors. They knock on the (6) _________ and shout “Trick or treat!”. Then the neighbors (7) _________ them some candy, and the children go on to the (8) _________ house. Adults also enjoy dressing up for Halloween. (9) _________ are usually Halloween parties in the evening and usually there is a prize for the best or (10) _________ unusual costume.