II. Read the passage and choose the best answer to each question from the 4 choices (A, B, C, or D) given.      

Have you ever been to Britain? I’ve dreamed of going there (1) __ I was a little girl and finally, (2) ___ the spring of 2012, it happened. I was there three weeks and (3) ___much of that time soaking up the culture, history, and scenery of this incredible island. I visited several districts in England, Wales and Scotland and even (4) ___ a site trip to Ireland. Every place I went to seemed to be more interesting and more beautiful (5) ____the last. The tour I was with began in London. Of all the sights I saw there, the Tower of London was the most (6) ___The Tower is a building complex of incredibly rich history.

Also on the Thames are the Houses of Parliament and, of course, the clock tower housing “Big Ben”. I saw so many landmarks I can hardly remember them all. Although it was just a glimpse of London I did, (7) __, get a chance to see all the (8)____ famous places.

After (9) ___ of days in London we traveled to the south of England stopping to visit Stonehenge. If you don’t know about Stonehenge there are a couple of links on my links page that will (10) ___ you to sites that can fill you in.

   1. A. for                        B. while                     C. since                      D. because

   2. A. on                         B. in                            C. at                            D. to

   3. A. spent                    B. took                       C. did                         D. used

   4. A. did                        B. got                          C. spent                      D. made

   5. A. then                      B. as                           C. with                       D. than

   6. A. interesting           B. interested              C. interest                  D. interestingly

   7. A. at first                  B. at all                      C. at least                   D. at that

   8. A. more                    B. much                     C. most                       D. many

   9. A. few                       B. some                      C. a couple                D. little

   10. A. reach                  B. take                        C. make                      D. send

IV. Read the letter below and think of one word that best fits each space.

Dear John,

How are you? …1… very much for your letter and all your news. I apologize …2… not replying sooner, but I’ve …3… busy looking for a new job. The old one was really getting me down, I’m afraid, and I was ready for …4… change. I just didn’t get …5… well with my old boss - we didn’t see eye …6… eye on anything! …7… desperation. I got in …8… with this employment bureau, WPA (that stands …9… ‘Work Placement Agency’, …10… the way!) Well, …11… my surprise, they contacted …12… almost immediately and asked if I …13… like to go for an interview …14… a job that I was very interested in. I’ve just heard this morning …15… I got the job! …16… celebrate, I’m inviting …17… friends to a small party next Saturday night. Do come, and, …18… you like bring your new girl-friend. I’d like to meet her. I’m not sure how …19… people will be coming yet, but it should be fun! Let me known …20… you can …21… it or not, just …22… case I end up inviting too many people! The flat is not big …23… for a huge crowd! …24… forward to seeing you. It seems ages …25… we saw each other last!

Yours,

Sally

V. Read the passage, choose the option (A, B, C or D) that best suits the blank. 

Hi Maddie,

How are things with you? I’m sitting in my bedroom and I’m bored. I can’t go out (1) __________ I’ve got a lot of homework. It is sunny but it’s quite cold. My brother is in his bedroom with his friends. They’re playing their guitars so it’s very noisy. My sister is (2) __________ a trek in the forest with her classmates. I think trekking is so (3) __________. Last weekend, I went camping with my friends. We slept in a tent at the campsite. It (4) __________ a comfortable place to stay. It was very cold at night.

Guess what? This summer my family (5) __________Thailand. We’re going to stay in a hotel near the beach for a week. We’re going to go sightseeing (6) __________ motorcycle and take a lot of photos. I’m going to swim every day and we’re going to eat really nice food at local restaurants. It will be very relaxing. Have you got any holiday plans?

Write again soon.

Simon

1. A. so               B. but               C. because               D. then

2. A. going          B. going on      C. taking on              D. getting

3. A. tiring           B. tired              C. excited                 D. relaxed

4. A. weren’t       B. isn’t               C. wasn’t                  D. won’t be

5. A. visit             B. going to visit  C. visited                 D. are visiting

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

V. Read the passage, choose the option (A, B, C or D) that best suits the blank. 

Hi Maddie,

How are things with you? I’m sitting in my bedroom and I’m bored. I can’t go out (1) __________ I’ve got a lot of homework. It is sunny but it’s quite cold. My brother is in his bedroom with his friends. They’re playing their guitars so it’s very noisy. My sister is (2) __________ a trek in the forest with her classmates. I think trekking is so (3) __________. Last weekend, I went camping with my friends. We slept in a tent at the campsite. It (4) __________ a comfortable place to stay. It was very cold at night.

Guess what? This summer my family (5) __________Thailand. We’re going to stay in a hotel near the beach for a week. We’re going to go sightseeing (6) __________ motorcycle and take a lot of photos. I’m going to swim every day and we’re going to eat really nice food at local restaurants. It will be very relaxing. Have you got any holiday plans?

Write again soon.

Simon

1. A. so               B. but               C. because               D. then

2. A. going          B. going on      C. taking on              D. getting

3. A. tiring           B. tired              C. excited                 D. relaxed

4. A. weren’t       B. isn’t               C. wasn’t                  D. won’t be

5. A. visit             B. going to visit  C. visited                 D. are visiting

 Read the text and choose the correct form of the verbs.

Sophie: Hey George, how are you? We're still on our trip in Kenya and ¹ it's been / it’s been being fantastic. ² I’ve been sitting / I’ve sat in a jeep for the last three hours and the animals don’t seem shy. ³ I haven’t been using / I haven’t used binoculars because they come very close. Look at this photo which ⁴ I’ve been taking / I’ve taken from the jeep. This is such a great experience - ⁵we've had / we've been having a great time. I don't want it to end!

I. Choose the word or phrase that best completes each sentence or do as directed:

1. The villagers are trying to learn English ___ they can communicate with foreign customers. A. so that B. in order that C. A and B are correct 2. I’ve been to a ___ village in Hue! A. conical hat making B. making conical hat C. making conical hats

3. ___ we had eaten lunch, we went to Non Nuoc marble village to buy some souvenirs. A. After B. Before C. By the time

4. Do you think that the various crafts remind people ___ a specific region? A. about B. of C. for

5. ___ this hand-embroidered picture was expensive, we bought it. A. As B. Because C. Even though 6. Conical hat making in the village has been passed ___ from generation to generation A. on B. down C. up

7. This department store is an attraction in my city ___ the products are of good quality. A. when B. because C. though

8. A conical hat is a well-known handicraft, not only in Viet Nam, ___ all around the world. A. and B. but C. so

9. This is called a Chuong conical hat ___ it was made in Chuong village. A. but B. so C. since

10. They can’t because we have lots of products. They make some and other people make ___. A. the rest B. the last C. the other

11. I look forward to ___ you soon. A. see B. seeing C. seen

12. It’s a nice place for ___ who love nature and quietness. A. this B. that C. those

13. You like history, so Viet Nam National Museum of History is a ___ place. A. must-see B. must-be seen C. must-be seeing

14. The artisan ____ this statue in bronze. A. moulded B. cast C. carved 15. The artisans in my village can live ___ basket weaving. A. for B. on C. up

16. There is a big _____of handicrafts made by di¬fferent craft villages. A. collect B. collection C. collector

17. Last week we had a memorable trip to a new zoo on the ____ of the city. A. outskirts B. middle C. centre

18. Then we had a delicious lunch ____ by Nga and Phuong. A. prepare B. to prepare C. prepared

19. I invited her to join our trip to Trang An, but she ____ down my invitation. A. passed B. sat C. turned

20. We have to try harder so that our handicrafts can keep ___ theirs. A. on B. up C. up with

21.Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently A. city B. my C. sky D. cry A. stayed B. visited C. corresponded D. invented A. abroad B. primary C. pal D. additional A. beach B. lead C. great D. pleased

II. Supply the correct form of verb . 1. I (see) …………… a car accident while I (wait ) ……………….. for you on this corner yesterday. 2. I (meet) ……………………. Arthur three weeks ago. 3. Please be quiet! I (work)…………………………………… 4. I can’t recognize her because she………………………….. a lot. (change) 5. We had a picnic on the river bank before …………………. home late in the evening. (go) 6. How many exercises ……………………………………. ( you / do) so far ? 7…………………you ( watch)………………….TV last night? 8. He (write) ……………………………….a book since last night? 9. My mum (live) ……………………….in a small village when she was a girl. 10. They ( do ) ……………………………………..their homework in the evening. III. Supply the correct form of the words in brackets to complete the sentences:

1.Every ……………………..... in science helps you gain new knowledge (succeed)

2.People must have ………………………………….. for the air pollution. (responsible)

3.In some countries, black people do not have …………..……………… with white people. (equal)

4.The ………………....…. of the moon for the earth causes the tides. (attract)

5.They live with a ……………………..belief (religion)

6..She failed the driving test because she didn’t follow the guidance of driving ………………........ (instruct)

IV. Choose the best word to complete the letter: walk , narrow , friendly , souvenirs , wonderful , helpful , bought , old, town Dear Jenny, We are having a (0) wonderful time in Hoi An. The streets here are so (1).................that cars are not allowed to enter the center of the (2) ................ Therefore we have to (3)................. The houses are very (4)................but beautiful. However, I don’t like the way they do business. It seems that every house has a shop to sell (5)......................... The people are very (6).........................and (7)................... I haven’t (.......................anything for you. But I will send you a postcard. See you soon. Love, VV. Read the passage and do the task as directed. Da Nang is one of the most peaceful cities in Viet Nam with a lot of beautiful beaches. This is a wonderful place for those who love seas and enjoy fresh air. Life here is not so busy as that in Ho Chi Minh City. It is not only a beautiful city but also a safe place to live in. Every evening, after work, you can easily catch the sight of families riding to the beach, leaving their motorbikes on the seaside and jumping into the water.They are not afraid of losing their motorbikes. They believe that their vehicles will still be there when they come back. There is no beggar here and the air is fresh. Another good thing is the food. If you love seafood, Da Nang will be the right choice. The food here is very fresh and the price in cheaper than that in Ho Chi Minh City. Tick () the correct answer. True False Doesn’t say 1. Da Nang is a good place for sea lovers. 2. The life in Da Nang is busier than that in Ho Chi Minh City. 3. There are beautiful mountains in Da Nang. 4. It is not expensive to buy seafood in Da Nang City. 5. Da Nang is not only peaceful but also beautiful. VI. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given.

1. Where did you get the information about Disneyland Resort? (find out ) Where……………………………………………………………………………………..?

2. What time did you get out of bed this morning?( up) When……………………………………………………………………………………….?

 3. I’ll read this leaflet to see what activities are organised at this attraction. (look through) I…………………………………………………………………………………………………

4. They're going to publish a guidebook to different beauty spots in Viet Nam. ( bring out) They’re………………………………………………………………………………………….

5. I’m thinking with pleasure about the weekend! ( look forward to ) I’m ………………………………………………………………………………………………

6. I don't remember exactly when my parents started this workshop. (set up) I …………………………………………………………………………………………………

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

Number 31.

I go on the Internet every day, but I’ve never spent more than an hour at a time online. I’ve got laptop and also a smartphone, so I can (31) _________ the internet anywhere. Today, for instance, I’ve been online three times.

  Mainly I just email my friends. I read online magazines and I look (32) ______ information, too. I also compare prices of thing, (33) __________ I’ve never bought anything online because I don’t think it’s safe.

  I’m not an Internet addict, but some of my friends (34) _______. One friend of mine always looks (35) ________ because he spends all night online. Although he’s got a bad mark for the exams, he hasn’t changed his habits.

  In my experience, it’s very useful for people who use the Internet sensibly.

 A.

uses

 B.

use

 C.

have

 D.

play

Ex: Read the text below and circle the option (A, B, C or D) that best fits each gap.

  I had never been to Denmark before, and when I set out to catch the ferry in early May , I little suspected that by the end of te trip I'd have made such lasting friendship.

  I wanted to (1)___________my time well, so I had planned a route which would (2)___________several small islands and various parts of the contryside. I arrived at Esbjerg, a (3)___________port for a cyclist 's arrival, where tourist information can be obtained and money changed. A cycle track leads out of town and down to Ribe, (4)___________I spent my first night.

  In my ( 5)_________, a person travelling alone sometimes meets with unexpected hospitality, and this trip was no exception. In Ribe, I got into conversation whith cheerful man who turned (6)_________to be the local baker. He insisted that I should (7)__________ his family for lunch and while we are eating, he contacted his daughter in Odense. Within minutes, he had (8)____________ for me to visit her and her family. Then I was sent on my way with a fresh (9)_________of bread to keep me (10)____________and the felling that this would turn out to be a wonderful holiday.

1. A. take

   B. serve

   C. exercise

   D. use

2. A. include

   B. to include

   C. including

   D. included

3. A. inconvenience

   B. inconvenient

   C. convenience

   D. Inconvenient

4. A. who

   B. which

  C. where

   D. that

5. A. experience

   B. experienced

   C. informative

   D. information

6. A. off

   B. out

   C. at

   D. on

7. A. greet

   B. see

   C. join

   D. approach

8. A. arranged

   B. fixed

   C. settled

   D. ordered

9. A. tube

   B. can

   C. loaf

   D. bar

10. A. gone

     B. to go

    C. go

     D. going

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.

I’ve been out of the country for nearly a year, so I’m out of touch with everything here.

A. A year or so abroad will make you feel different about your own country. 

B. On my return after almost a year, I was touched to find so few changes here. 

C. I feel quite like a stranger now that I’m back after almost a year abroad. 

D. The year abroad has estranged me, so I don’t want to go back to my own country