Question I: Choose the most suitable word or phrase to complete each sentence. (10 pts)

10. There …………….twenty classrooms in my school.

A. does B. is C. do D. are

11. ……………..does your father do? - He is a doctor.

A. who B. what            C. where              D. when

12. How  does Nam……………… .? - He is thirsty.

A. like B. want      C. feel D. have                        

13 . Students in my school …………………. climb and damage trees.

A. should B. will    C. must D. mustn’t

14. Minh Anh is………………..She’s  always on the phone, chatting to friends.

A. helpful B. talkative    C. hard - working  D. creative

15 . Is there a cinema in your neighborhood?

A. Yes, there are B. Yes, it is C. Yes, there is D. No, it isn’t

16. Mount Everest is  ………………….mountain in the world.

A. the  highest B. higher C. the higher D. highest

17 .Unit 1 is  ……………. than unit 2 in this book.

A.  easyer B. easiest C. the easiest D. easier

18 .I only passed my exam ………………..you helped  me.

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

19 . ………………….going to the zoo?

A. How B. Why don’t we C. What about D. Let’s

Part B : LEXICAL AND GRAMMAR ( 45 pts )

Question I: Choose the most suitable word or phrase to complete each sentence. (15 pts)

6. They came to inspect the house _________ buying it.

A. in the event of B. with reference to C. with a view to D. on account of

7. The boy who failed the exam has to take another one, ?

A. did he B. hasn’t he C. didn’t he D. doesn’t he

8. It is _______ knowledge in the village that Mr. and Mrs. Thorne quarrel violently several time a week.

A. common B. complete C. normal D. usual

9. _________ passenger pigeon, one of several species of extinct birds, was hunted to extinction over _________ few decades.

A. The / Ø B. Ø / the C. The / a D. A / the

10. Don’t be angry with Sue. All that she did in good______

A. hope B. belief C. idea D. faith

11. Mrs. Brown always ______ in a crowd because she wore large hats.

A. found against B. looked up C. stood out D. showed up

12. Mary bought______ hat yesterday.

A. a red big plastic hat B. a big red plastic hat

C. a plastic big red hat D. a bit plastic red hat

13. ______ the two sisters, Mary is _______.

A. Of/ the prettier B. Between/ the prettiest

C. Of/ prettier D. Between/ the prettier

14. Helen: “I love your gardens. The plants are well taken care of!”

Ingrid: “Thanks. Yes, I suppose I’ve always __________.”

A. had green fingers B. let nature take its course

C. made it down on my luck D. drawn the short straw

15. My old riding boots served me well for eleven years before they finally ________.

A. wore off B. broke down C. wore out D. broke up

16. _______ of birds over a city usually predict cold weather.

A. Herds B. Packs C. Flocks D. Groups

17. We might have to change our plans for the weekend and, _______ we’ll let you know as soon as possible.

A. in case B. if so C. providing D. supposing

18. It’s one of the worst books I’ve ever read. Its only redeeming ___________ is that it’s quite short.

A. aspect B. element C. feature D. factor

19. - Well, I’m sorry, that’s all I can offer you. - ____________.

A. Take it or forget it B. Get it or forget it

C. Take it or leave it D. Leave it or take it

20. He has been unable to find a job _______ with his ability as an accountant.

A. appropriate B. suitable C. requisite D. commensurate

Part B : LEXICAL AND GRAMMAR ( 45 pts )

Question I: Choose the most suitable word or phrase to complete each sentence. (15 pts)

6. They came to inspect the house _________ buying it.

A. in the event of B. with reference to C. with a view to D. on account of

7. The boy who failed the exam has to take another one, ?

A. did he B. hasn’t he C. didn’t he D. doesn’t he

8. It is _______ knowledge in the village that Mr. and Mrs. Thorne quarrel violently several time a week.

A. common B. complete C. normal D. usual

9. _________ passenger pigeon, one of several species of extinct birds, was hunted to extinction over _________ few decades.

A. The / Ø B. Ø / the C. The / a D. A / the

10. Don’t be angry with Sue. All that she did in good______

A. hope B. belief C. idea D. faith

11. Mrs. Brown always ______ in a crowd because she wore large hats.

A. found against B. looked up C. stood out D. showed up

12. Mary bought______ hat yesterday.

A. a red big plastic hat B. a big red plastic hat

C. a plastic big red hat D. a bit plastic red hat

13. ______ the two sisters, Mary is _______.

A. Of/ the prettier B. Between/ the prettiest

C. Of/ prettier D. Between/ the prettier

14. Helen: “I love your gardens. The plants are well taken care of!”

Ingrid: “Thanks. Yes, I suppose I’ve always __________.”

A. had green fingers B. let nature take its course

C. made it down on my luck D. drawn the short straw

15. My old riding boots served me well for eleven years before they finally ________.

A. wore off B. broke down C. wore out D. broke up

16. _______ of birds over a city usually predict cold weather.

A. Herds B. Packs C. Flocks D. Groups

17. We might have to change our plans for the weekend and, _______ we’ll let you know as soon as possible.

A. in case B. if so C. providing D. supposing

18. It’s one of the worst books I’ve ever read. Its only redeeming ___________ is that it’s quite short.

A. aspect B. element C. feature D. factor

19. - Well, I’m sorry, that’s all I can offer you. - ____________.

A. Take it or forget it B. Get it or forget it

C. Take it or leave it D. Leave it or take it

20. He has been unable to find a job _______ with his ability as an accountant.

A. appropriate B. suitable C. requisite D. commensurate

I. Choose the most suitable word or phrase to complete each sentence.

1. Put these glasses and bowls on the ________ over there, please.

A. wall                              B. cupboard                  C. fridge                        D. lamp

2. My bedroom is big but it doesn't have much ________. There is just a bed, a table, a chair and a bookcase.

A. things                          B. picture                      C. desk                          D. furniture

3. It's becoming hotter, so I'm going to install a(n) ________ in my bedroom.

A. fridge                           B. air conditioner        C. television                 D. lamp

4. It's better for your neck when you sleep with a ________ that is not too high or too low.

A. pillow                          B. bed                            C. ceiling fan                D. stool

5. I often reheat my soup in the ________ before eating.

A. cupboard                    B. microwave               C. dishwasher              D. sink

6. It is not easy for him to ________ because he has had a broken leg.

A. talk                              B. move                         C. make                         D. eat

7. It's difficult for Western foreigners to use ________ at the first time because they often use forks and knives to eat.

A. cookers                       B. dishwashers             C. dishes                       D. chopsticks

8. It's quite noisy to live in a _______ house that stands on a busy street.

A. town                            B. country                     C. villa                          D. big

9. I don't need to hurry for the film because the cinema is just ______ the street from my house.

A. above                          B. at                               C. across                       D. between

10. In our kitchen, there are two ceiling lights hanging ________ the dining table.

A. above                          B. on                              C. beside                       D. in

I. Choose the most suitable word or phrase to complete each sentence.

1. Put these glasses and bowls on the ________ over there, please.

A. wall                              B. cupboard                  C. fridge                        D. lamp

2. My bedroom is big but it doesn't have much ________. There is just a bed, a table, a chair and a bookcase.

A. things                          B. picture                      C. desk                          D. furniture

3. It's becoming hotter, so I'm going to install a(n) ________ in my bedroom.

A. fridge                           B. air conditioner        C. television                 D. lamp

4. It's better for your neck when you sleep with a ________ that is not too high or too low.

A. pillow                          B. bed                            C. ceiling fan                D. stool

5. I often reheat my soup in the ________ before eating.

A. cupboard                    B. microwave               C. dishwasher              D. sink

6. It is not easy for him to ________ because he has had a broken leg.

A. talk                              B. move                         C. make                         D. eat

7. It's difficult for Western foreigners to use ________ at the first time because they often use forks and knives to eat.

A. cookers                       B. dishwashers             C. dishes                       D. chopsticks

8. It's quite noisy to live in a _______ house that stands on a busy street.

A. town                            B. country                     C. villa                          D. big

9. I don't need to hurry for the film because the cinema is just ______ the street from my house.

A. above                          B. at                               C. across                       D. between

10. In our kitchen, there are two ceiling lights hanging ________ the dining table.

A. above                          B. on                              C. beside                       D. in

Question II: Read the following passage and then choose the most suitable word or phrase for each space. (10 pts)

Huong lives in a house near the sea. It is ...(36)…... old house, about 100 years old and...(37).... very small. There are two bedrooms upstairs ….(38)……. no bathroom. The bathroom is downstairs ... .(39)... the kitchen and there is a living room where there is a lovely old fire place. There is a garden….(40)... the house. The garden….(41).... down to the beach and in spring and summer ....(42)… flowers everywhere. She likes  alone…..(43)… her dog, Rack, but they have a lot of visitors. Her city friends often stay with….(44)… She loves her house for....... (45)…… reasons: the garden, the flowers in summer, the fire in winter, but the best thing is the view from her  bedroom window.

Question II: Read the following passage and then choose the most suitable word or phrase for each space. (10 pts)

Huong lives in a house near the sea. It is ...(36)…... old house, about 100 years old and...(37).... very small. There are two bedrooms upstairs ….(38)……. no bathroom. The bathroom is downstairs ... .(39)... the kitchen and there is a living room where there is a lovely old fire place. There is a garden….(40)... the house. The garden….(41).... down to the beach and in spring and summer ....(42)… flowers everywhere. She likes  alone…..(43)… her dog, Rack, but they have a lot of visitors. Her city friends often stay with….(44)… She loves her house for....... (45)…… reasons: the garden, the flowers in summer, the fire in winter, but the best thing is the view from her  bedroom window.

Question II: Read the following passage and then choose the most suitable word or phrase for each space. (10 pts)

Huong lives in a house near the sea. It is ...(36)…... old house, about 100 years old and...(37).... very small. There are two bedrooms upstairs ….(38)……. no bathroom. The bathroom is downstairs ... .(39)... the kitchen and there is a living room where there is a lovely old fire place. There is a garden….(40)... the house. The garden….(41).... down to the beach and in spring and summer ....(42)… flowers everywhere. She likes  alone…..(43)… her dog, Rack, but they have a lot of visitors. Her city friends often stay with….(44)… She loves her house for....... (45)…… reasons: the garden, the flowers in summer, the fire in winter, but the best thing is the view from her  bedroom window.

Question II: Read the following passage and then choose the most suitable word or phrase for each space. (10 pts)

Huong lives in a house near the sea. It is ...(36)…... old house, about 100 years old and...(37).... very small. There are two bedrooms upstairs ….(38)……. no bathroom. The bathroom is downstairs ... .(39)... the kitchen and there is a living room where there is a lovely old fire place. There is a garden….(40)... the house. The garden….(41).... down to the beach and in spring and summer ....(42)… flowers everywhere. She likes  alone…..(43)… her dog, Rack, but they have a lot of visitors. Her city friends often stay with….(44)… She loves her house for....... (45)…… reasons: the garden, the flowers in summer, the fire in winter, but the best thing is the view from her  bedroom window.