I. Read the following passage and choose the word or phrase that best fits each blank.

    Write your answer (A, B, C, or D) in the space given on the right. (5 pts)

Around the age of sixteen, you must make one of the biggest decisions of your life. “Do I stay on at school and hopefully go on to university --(1)--? Do I leave and start work or begin a training --(2)--?” The decision is yours, but it may be --(3)-- remembering two things: there is more unemployment --(4)-- those who haven’t been to university, and people who have the right --(5)-- will have a big advantage in the competition for jobs. If you decide to go --(6)-- into a job, there are many opportunities for training. Getting qualifications will --(7)-- you to get on more quickly in many careers, and evening classes allow you to learn --(8)-- you earn. Starting work and taking a break to study when you are older is --(9)-- possibility. In this way, you can save up money for your student days, as well as --(10)-- practical work experience.

1.       A. term                    B. class                      C. school                   D. course

2.       A. necessary          B. important               C. worth                    D. useful

3.       A. of                        B. through                  C. among                  D. between

4.       A. skills                   B. interests                C. habits                    D. arts

5.       A. instant                B. just                        C. straight                 D. direct

6.       A. help                    B. make                     C. give                       D. let

7.       A. while                   B. what                      C. where                   D. which

8.       A. another               B. always                   C. also                       D. again

9.       A. doing                  B. getting                   C. making                  D. taking

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 numbered blank.

Around the age of sixteen, you must make one of the biggest decisions of your life. Do I stay on at school and hopefully go on to university (23) ________? Do I leave and start work or beginning a training (24) ________? The decision is yours, but it may be (25) ________ remembering two things: there is more unemployment among who haven’t been to university, and people who have the right skills will have a big advantage in the competition of jobs. If you decide to go (26) ________into a job, there are many opportunities for training. Getting qualifications will help you to get on more quickly in many careers, and evening classes allow you to learn (27) ________ you earn. Starting work and taking a break to study when you are older is another possibility. This way, you can save up many for your student days, as well as getting practical work experience.

Question 23. A. after B. later C. then D. past

Question 24. A. school B. class C. course D. term

Question 25. A. worth B. necessary C. important D. useful

Question 26. A. straight B. just C. direct D. rather

Question 27. A. where B. while C. when D. what

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

ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SOURCES

A number of different energy sources are used every day. Burning of fossil fuel is a main energy source. Sources other than this fossil fuel are known as alternative energy sources and there are several of them being used every day.

First of all is water. Water energy can be harnessed to perform work by using waterwheels. In a hydroelectric plant the running or falling water spins a generator to create electricity.

Not only does water spin a wheel, but wind can do so as well. Windmills work in the same manner as a waterwheel. Windmills are used as wind turbines that can generate electricity.

The internal heat of the earth is another energy source. It is called geothermal energy. Geothermal energy can be used to heat homes and produce electricity.

Solar energy is often thought to be sunlight. Sunlight is full of energy. People are finding new ways to harness the power of sunlight. One major way is to trap or concentrate sunlight with the use of solar panels. This trapped sunlight can be used to heat homes and water. Also solar cells are devices that convert sunlight into electric energy.

Question 28. Which of the following is a device that converts sunlight into electric energy?

A. Solar cells B. Solar panels C. Converters D. Hydro panels

Question 29. Which of the following is a tool used to trap or concentrate sunlight to be used for energy?

A. Solar cells B. Solar panels C. Solar devices D. Solar censors

Question 30. Which of the following is NOT an alternative source of energy?

A. Water B. Wind C. Sun D. Plants

Question 31. Sources of energy other than fossil fuel are called which of the following?

A. Alternative sources of energy B. Geothermal energy

C. Solar energy D. Water energy

Question 32. Water energy can be harnessed by using which of the following tools?

A. Windmills B. Waterwheels

C. Aqua cells D. Hydroelectric wheels

Read the passages and the questions or unfinished sentences. Then choose the answer (A, B, C or D) that you think fits best.

Around the age of sixteen, you must make one of the biggest decisions of your life. “Do I stay on at school and hopefully go on to university (31) _______? Do I leave and start work or begin a training course. The decision is yours, but it may be (32) _______ remembering two things: there is more unemployment among those who haven’t been to university, and people who have the right skills will have a big advantage in the competition for jobs. If you decide to go (33) _______ into a job, there are many opportunities for training. Getting qualifications will help you to get on more quickly in many careers, and evening classes allow you to learn (34) _______ you earn. Starting work and taking a break to study when you are older is another possibility. In this way, you can save up money for your student days, as well as (35) _______ practical work experience

Điền vào ô số 32

A. necessary 

B. important 

C. useful 

D. worth

Read the passages and the questions or unfinished sentences. Then choose the answer (A, B, C or D) that you think fits best.

Around the age of sixteen, you must make one of the biggest decisions of your life. “Do I stay on at school and hopefully go on to university (31) _______? Do I leave and start work or begin a training course. The decision is yours, but it may be (32) _______ remembering two things: there is more unemployment among those who haven’t been to university, and people who have the right skills will have a big advantage in the competition for jobs. If you decide to go (33) _______ into a job, there are many opportunities for training. Getting qualifications will help you to get on more quickly in many careers, and evening classes allow you to learn (34) _______ you earn. Starting work and taking a break to study when you are older is another possibility. In this way, you can save up money for your student days, as well as (35) _______ practical work experience

Điền vào ô số 34

A. while 

B. what 

C. where 

D. which 

Read the passages and the questions or unfinished sentences. Then choose the answer (A, B, C or D) that you think fits best.

Around the age of sixteen, you must make one of the biggest decisions of your life. “Do I stay on at school and hopefully go on to university (31) _______? Do I leave and start work or begin a training course. The decision is yours, but it may be (32) _______ remembering two things: there is more unemployment among those who haven’t been to university, and people who have the right skills will have a big advantage in the competition for jobs. If you decide to go (33) _______ into a job, there are many opportunities for training. Getting qualifications will help you to get on more quickly in many careers, and evening classes allow you to learn (34) _______ you earn. Starting work and taking a break to study when you are older is another possibility. In this way, you can save up money for your student days, as well as (35) _______ practical work experience

Điền vào ô số 31

A. former 

B. past 

C. later 

D. after

Read the passages and the questions or unfinished sentences. Then choose the answer (A, B, C or D) that you think fits best.

Around the age of sixteen, you must make one of the biggest decisions of your life. “Do I stay on at school and hopefully go on to university (31) _______? Do I leave and start work or begin a training course. The decision is yours, but it may be (32) _______ remembering two things: there is more unemployment among those who haven’t been to university, and people who have the right skills will have a big advantage in the competition for jobs. If you decide to go (33) _______ into a job, there are many opportunities for training. Getting qualifications will help you to get on more quickly in many careers, and evening classes allow you to learn (34) _______ you earn. Starting work and taking a break to study when you are older is another possibility. In this way, you can save up money for your student days, as well as (35) _______ practical work experience

Điền vào ô số 33

A. instant 

B. just 

C. straight 

D. direct

VII.  Read the following passages and choose the best answer. (20 points)

Around the age of sixteen, you must make one of the biggest decisions of your life. Do I stay on at school and hopefully go on to university (1) _______? Do I leave and start work or begin a training (2)_______ ?

        The decision is yours, but it may be (3)_______ remembering two things: there is more unemployment (4) _______ those who haven’t been to university, and people who have the right

(5) ______ will have a big advantage in the competition for jobs. If you decide to go (6)_______into a job, there are many opportunities for training. Getting qualifications will

(7) _______ you to get on more quickly in many careers, and evening classes allow you to learn (8) _______you earn. Starting work and taking a break to study when you are older is

(9) _______ possibility. This way, you can save up money for your student days, as well as

(10) _______ practical work experience.

1.         A. after                        B. later            C. then            D. past

2.         A. school                     B. class                        C. course                     D. term

3.         A. worth                      B. necessary                C. important                D. useful

4.         A. between                  B. among                     C. with            D. through

5.         A. notes                       B. papers                     C. arts                          D. skills

6.         A. straight                   B. just                          C. direct                      D. rather

7.         A. make                       B. help             C. let                           D. give

8.         A. where                     B. while                       C. when                       D. what

9.         A. also             B. again                       C. another                   D. always

10.       A. getting                    B. making                    C. taking                     D. doing

In this section you will find after the reading passage a number of questions of unfinished statements about the passage , each with four suggested answers or ways of finishing . You must choose the one which you think fits best (10 points)

People usually sing because they like music or because they feel happy. They express their happiness by singing. When a bird sing, however, its song usually means much more than that the bird is happy. Birds have many reasons for singing. They sing to give information. Their songs are their language.

The most beautiful songs are sung by male (cock) birds. They sing when they want to attract a female (hen) bird. It is their way of saying that they are looking for a wife.

Birds also sing to tell other birds to keep away. To a bird, his tree or even a branch of tree, is his home. He does not want strangers to come near him, so he sings to warn them.

If a bird cannot sing well, he usually has some other means of giving important information. Some birds dance, spread out their tails or make other sings. One bird has a most unusual way of finding a wife. It builds a small garden of shells and flowers.

21. Why do people usually sing ?
A. They like birds. B. They feel happy.
C. They want to tell a story . D. They like studying music.

22. Which birds sing the most beautiful songs ?

A. Birds in a good temper.

B. Cock birds.

C. Hen birds.

D. Female birds which attract male birds.

23. What warnings does a bird sometimes sing ?

A. A warning to keep away.

B. A warning to come quickly.

C. A warning about the approach of people

D. A warning to stop singing.

24. What do most birds usually do if they cannot sing well ?

A. warn other birds to go away.

B. give their information in another way.

C. find a wife.

D. fly high in the sky.

25. What is one bird's unusual way of attracting a hen bird ?

A. It dances.

B. It spreads out its tail.

C. It searches for a wife.

D. It uses shells and flowers to make a garden.

Read the passages and the questions or unfinished sentences. Then choose the answer (A, B, C or D) that you think fits best.

CRITICISM

 It can take a long time to become successful in your chosen field, however talented you are. One thing you have to be (31) _______ of is that you will face criticism along the way. The world is full of people who would rather say something negative than positive. If you’ve made up your (32) _______ to achieve a certain goal, such as writing a novel, don’t let the negative criticism of others prevent you from reaching your target and let constructive criticism have a positive (33) _______ on your work. If someone says you’re totally lacking in talent, ignore them. That’s negative criticism. If, however, someone advises you to revise your work and gives you good reasons for doing so, you should (34) _______ their suggestions carefully. There are many film stars who were once out of work. There are many famous novelists who made a complete mess of their first novel - or who didn’t, but had to keep on approaching hundreds of publishers before they could get it published. Being successful does depend on luck, to a certain extent. But things are more likely to (35) _______ well if you persevere(in/ at/ with: kiên nhẫn) and stay positive

Điền vào ô số 31

A. clever 

B. aware 

C. kept in mind 

D. intelligent