I. Read the passage and choose the best word to fill in each blank: (1,5 points)

We need calories or energy to do the things every day. For example,  (1) ………… we walk to school or ride a bike to school,  we spend a certain amount of  calories and even when we sleep, we also use them. But how many calories should we have a day to (2)…………. in shape? It’s difficult  for us to calculate. If people want to keep fit, they should remember that everyone should have (3) …………….. 1600 and 2500 calories a day.

            We get calories from the (4) ……………. we eat. If we get too many food and don’t take  (5)………… in any activities, we can get fat quickly. So besides studying, we should do exersise, play sports or do the housework, such as cleaning the floor, cooking etc…  If we don’t eat enough, we (6)…………….tired and weak.

1.          A. when                      B. why             C. who

2.         A. take             B. have                        C. stay

3.         A. from                        B. between                   C. on

4.         A. rice                          B. fruit                         C. food

5.         A. place                       B. part                          C. care

6.         A. have                       B. feel                          C. keep

II. Read the passage carefully then decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F). (1.0 pt)

   Nam likes sugar and sweet things. He often has an ice-cream and a chocolate cake after meals, but he only cleans his teeth once a day. He doesn’t like going to the dentist. Yesterday, Nam went to see the dentist because he had a terrible toothache. The dentist filled his tooth and gave him some medicine.  The dentist told him not to eat too much sugar and he should brush his teeth after meals.

II. Read the following passage then choose the best answer to fill in the blank (8 points)

HOBBY

There are many reasons …1… it is important to have a hobby. First of all, a hobby can be a remedy for your …2… . Because it is the active  you choose for yourself, it will always give you pleasure and …3… you relax. Even if you just spend a little time enjoying your hobby, you can see the difference …4… your spirit. Second, some hobbies can also …5… you financially. Many old people enjoy gardening. They grow a lot of trees and vegetables, so they can sell them for some money. In…..6… , a hobby can help you connect with other people. If you like collecting stamps, you can …7… a stamp club to share your albums with other collectors. If your hobby is carving eggshells, you can give your products to your friends …8… gifts.

1. A. for B. why C. because D. what

2. A. happiness B. pain C. tired D. tiredness

3. A. help B. have C. do D. want

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

5. A. harm B. give C. benefit D. make

6. A. addition B. general C. conclusion D. fact

7. A. take part B. go C. join D. leave

8. A. like B. as C. for D. to

I.        Choose the best answer to fill in each blank of the following passage.

Dear Hanh,

I‟m writing to invite you to a party we ................... (1) at the flat next Friday, December 14th. As you know,  ...................  (2)  Lan‟s  13th  birthday  next  week  and  my  birthday  next  month,

................... (3) we thought we‟d celebrate together and have a joint party.

I  can‟t  remember  if  you  know  my  address  or  not,  but  anyway,  if  you  ...................  (4) the direction below, you shouldn‟t get lost. Take the Number 15 bus from the station and ..................

(5)    at the Star Hotel. Walk down Long Viet Road, past the Dan Chu Cinema, and then ...................

(6)    the first turning on the right. That‟s LeLoi Road. Turn left          ...................    (7)    the    first junction, then go straight past the church as far as the next crossroads. ................... (8) and our block of flats is the second on the right.

Do try and come. Of course you‟re ................... (9) to bring someone with you if you want to. Look forward ................... (10) you then!

Choose letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that has the capital letters part pronounced differently from that of the others in each group. (4 Điểm)

I.       Choose the word (a, b, c or d) that best fits each of the blank spaces.

Dear Kate,

Dave and I are having (16) _____ best holiday of our lives! We are in Barbados, one of the (17) _____ islands in the Caribbean. Although it is (18) _____ smaller than Jamaica, there seems to be more to do than in Jamaica. (19) _____, the people here seem (20) _____ friendlier than those on the other islands. We are staying in the most modern hotel I have (21) _____ seen. It’s large and cool, and many people think it’s the best hotel on the island. It’s (22) _____ more comfortable than any of the other hotels, and it’s even bigger than the world famous Belton Hotel. The nearest beach is (23) _____ than a hundred meters away, and so we can go swimming a lot. It’s really good, and I (24) _____ wish you (25) _____ here.

Love,

Mike

16. a. a                                b. an                                 c. the                              d. Æ

17. a. most lovely               b. loveliest                       c. more lovely                d. lovelier

18. a. much                         b. more                             c. less                              d. little

19. a. Moreover                  b. However                      c. Nevertheless               d. Whatever

20. a. to                               b. be                                 c. more                           d. to be

21. a. never                         b. ever                              c. yet                              d. been

22. a. high                           b. long                              c. far                               d. many

23. a. few                            b. little                             c. much                           d. less

24. a. did                            b. do                                c. are                               d. will

25. a. are                             b. were                             c. will be                        d. aren’t

I.       Choose the word (a, b, c or d) that best fits each of the blank spaces.

Dear Kate,

Dave and I are having (16) _____ best holiday of our lives! We are in Barbados, one of the (17) _____ islands in the Caribbean. Although it is (18) _____ smaller than Jamaica, there seems to be more to do than in Jamaica. (19) _____, the people here seem (20) _____ friendlier than those on the other islands. We are staying in the most modern hotel I have (21) _____ seen. It’s large and cool, and many people think it’s the best hotel on the island. It’s (22) _____ more comfortable than any of the other hotels, and it’s even bigger than the world famous Belton Hotel. The nearest beach is (23) _____ than a hundred meters away, and so we can go swimming a lot. It’s really good, and I (24) _____ wish you (25) _____ here.

Love,

Mike

16. a. a                                b. an                                 c. the                              d. Æ

17. a. most lovely               b. loveliest                       c. more lovely                d. lovelier

18. a. much                         b. more                             c. less                              d. little

19. a. Moreover                  b. However                      c. Nevertheless               d. Whatever

20. a. to                               b. be                                 c. more                           d. to be

21. a. never                         b. ever                              c. yet                              d. been

22. a. high                           b. long                              c. far                               d. many

23. a. few                            b. little                             c. much                           d. less

24. a. did                            b. do                                c. are                               d. will

25. a. are                             b. were                             c. will be                        d. aren’t