II. Choose the word that has a different stress pattern from the others

1. A. gather               B. artist                                  C. describe                D. famous

2. A. abundant          B. dangerous                         C. plentiful                D. energy

3. A. traffic               B. agree                                  C. noisy                     D. father

4. A. listen                 B. visit                                   C. attend                    D. enter

5. A. money              B. dancer                               C. shopping               D. balloon

6. A. prepare             B. enter                                  C. answer                   D. listen

I.Circle the word marked A, B, C or D with a different stress pattern from the others.

1.  A. damage              B.collapse              C.erupt                   D. affect

2.  A. permanent          B.eruption              C.pollution             D. disaster

3.  A. station                B.temperature         C.illustrate              D. volcano

4.  A. tsunami              B.thunderstormC.typhoon                      D. tornado

5.  A. accommodation   B. evacuation          C. contribution        D. contamination

EX2: Choose the word that has a different stress pattern from the others

1. A. traffic                 B. agree                       C. noisy                       D. student

2. A. listen                   B. visit                         C. borrow                    D. obey

3. A. enjoy                  B. agree                       C. attend                     D. student

4. A. listen                   B. visit                         C. enjoy                       D. open

5. A. traffic                 B. prefer                      C. noisy                       D. student

6. A. listen                   B. visit                         C. open                        D. attend

7. A. perform              B. culture                    C. machine                  D. parade

8. A. expect                 B. village                     C. country                   D. happy

9. A. season                 B. relax                        C. candle                     D. turkey

10. A. receive              B. enjoy                       C. abroad                    D. music

EX2: Choose the word that has a different stress pattern from the others

1. A. traffic                 B. agree                       C. noisy                       D. student

2. A. listen                   B. visit                         C. borrow                    D. obey

3. A. enjoy                  B. agree                       C. attend                     D. student

4. A. listen                   B. visit                         C. enjoy                       D. open

5. A. traffic                 B. prefer                      C. noisy                       D. student

6. A. listen                   B. visit                         C. open                        D. attend

7. A. perform              B. culture                    C. machine                  D. parade

8. A. expect                 B. village                     C. country                   D. happy

9. A. season                 B. relax                        C. candle                     D. turkey

10. A. receive              B. enjoy                       C. abroad                    D. music

EX3: Choose the correct answer to complete each following sentence by circling A, B, C or D.

1. Linda used to ________ morning exercise when she got up early.          

A. did                          B. does                                    C. doing                      D. do

2. My father _________ to work by motorbike. Now he cycles.

A. used to goes         B. use to go                            C. used go                  D. used to go

3. Where did you go last summer holiday? – I ______ to Da Nang with my family.

A. have gone             B. went                                   C. go                           D. will go

4. You should _____ your seatbelt when you drive.

A. fasten                    B. to fasten                            C. fastening               D. fastened

5. My father __________the bus to work every day, but I cycle.

A. catches                   B. drives                                  C. goes                        D. runs

6. You should look right and left when you go ________the road.

A. down                      B. across                                  C. up                           D. along

7. Public _______ in this city is quite good, and it’s not

A.travel                       B. tricycle                                C. transport                 D. vehicle

8. The play was so boring. ________, An saw it from beginning to end.

A. Therefore                B. Despite                               C. However                 D. Although

9. The main................. in Titanic are Jack Dawson and Rose DeWitt Bukater.

A. character              B. characters                         C. plot                        D. plots

10. If people................. the rules, there are no more accidents.

A. follow                   B. take care of                       C. obey                      D. remember

11. She’s sure that they will find the film_________.

A. entertaining                        B. entertain                             C. entertainment         D. entertained

12. My daughter felt ................. at my gift on her birthday.

A. surprising                B. surprised                             C. surprise                   D. surprisingly

13. I find horror films really _______ and not at all fun to watch.

A. frighten                  B. frightening                          C. frightened               D. unfrightened

14. __________ being frightened by the images, Lan still liked the film so much.

A. In spite                   B. Despite                               C. Although                D. Nevertheless

15. The film was so boring. _______, Jack saw it from beginning to end.

A. Therefore                B. However                             C. Although                D. But

16. ____________ is La Tomatina celebrated? – Every August.

A. Where                     B. Why                                    C. When                      D. Which

17. My father liked the ____________ of that singer.

A. perform                  B. performer                            C. performance           D. performing

18. – “Do you like seeing a film?” – “_________________”

A. No, I don’t like it at all                               B. Sure. What film shall we see?

C. Who is in it?                                               D. I’m sorry, I can’t.

19. How far is it from Mai’s house to school? – ..................

A. It’s about 200 meters.                             B. It’s next to my house.

C. It’s in the center of the city.                   D. It’s OK!

20. “How about seeing a film?” – “________”

A. Good idea              B. Sure                        C. I don’t like                          D. Thank you

Question IV: Choose the word that has CLOSEST MEANING

1. The boy was so frightened by the film that he couldn’t sleep last night.

A. terrified                  B. amazed                   C. interested                D. disappointed

2. I am amazed that he has won two Oscars for Best Actor.

A. annoyed                 B. excited                    C. exhausted               D. surprised

3. Mr Bean is a hilarious film – I was laughing from beginning to end.

A. boring                     B. shocking                 C. funny                      D. moving

4. I’ll take the new job whose salary is fantastic.

A. low                        B. acceptable               C. pretty high              D. wonderful

5. I used to go on foot when I was in primary school.

A. walk                       B. drive                       C. ride                         D. sail

6. Diwali is a unique festival in India with candles and fireworks.

A. new                        B. modern                   C. special                     D. fascinating

Question V: Read the following text carefully and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each of the gap.

When you are in Singapore, you can go around (1) ........................................... taxi, by bus, or by underground. I myself prefer the underground (2) ................... it is fast, easy and cheap. There are (3) ....................... buses and taxis in Singapore and one cannot drive along the road (4) ........................................ and without many stops, especially on the Monday morning. The underground is therefore usually quicker (5) .................... taxis or buses. If you do not know Singapore very well, it is difficult (6) ...................... the bus you want. You can take a taxi , but it is (7) ..................... expensive than the underground or a bus . On the underground, you find good maps that tell you the names of the stations and show you how to get to them, so that it is easy to find your way.

1. A. at                                                B. in                                        C. by

2. A. but                                              B. because                               C. when

3. A. many                                          B. a lot                                    C. few

4. A. quick                                          B. quickly                               C. quicker

5. A. so                                               B. like                                     C. than

6. A. to find                                        B. find                                     C. finding

7. A. less                                            B. more                                   C. most

Question VI: Read the passage and answer the questions

The Academy Awards, commonly known as The Oscars, are the most famous film awards in the world. They have been held since 1929. They are called The Oscars after the golden statuette awarded to the winners.

The Oscar statuette is officially called the Academy Award of Merit. It is 13½ inches high and weighs 8½ pounds. The Oscar statuette was designed by Cedric Gibbons and sculpted by George Stanley. It is a knight holding a crusader’s sword, standing on the reel of film. The first Oscar was given to Emil Jannings on May 16, 1929.

1. When were The Oscars first organized?

A. In 1929                             B. In 1930                 C. 1931                      D. 1932

2. What are the awards named after?

A. a film                                 B. a golden statuette C. a knight                 D. a sword

3. Who designed The Oscar statuette?

A. Cedric Gibbons               B. George Stanley    C. Emil Jannings      D. Oscar

4. Who received the first Oscar statuette?

A. Cedric Gibbons               B. George Stanley    C. Emil Jannings      D. Oscar

Question VII: Put the correct form of the verb in brackets:

1. He usually (go) …………………. fishing on Saturdays.

2. My brother used (go )……………… to work by motorbike. Now he cycles.

3. How about (see) ……………. a movie on Sunday evening?

4. An didn’t used (play) ………………………. football in the afternoon. Now he often does it.

5. Nam (learn) …………………………….. English for 8 years.

6. Last night, my father (watch) ………………………..TV.

7. Ba (visit)………………….. to Ha Long Bay this summer vacation.

8. I like (work) ……………………….. as a volunteer for that orphanage.

Question VIII: Writing

1. What is the distance between Vinh and Ha Noi city?

=> How…………………………………………………………….?

2. I often walked to school when I was a student.

=> I used……………………………………………………………

3. Although they are short, they still love playing sports.

=> In spite of……………………………………………………………

4. Although he got up early, he was late for the first train.               

In spite of …………………………………………………….……………………………..…

5. Although he is an excellent doctor, he can’t cure lever cancer.                

Despite …………………………………………………………………………….…………

6. Although he is sick, he goes to school.                             

In spite of …………………………………………………………………………………………

7. Although Lan was tired, she did all her homework carefully.   

Despite …………………………………………………………………….……………………

8. They worked very hard although they were old.   (but)                            

 ……………………………………………………………………………………...

9. Although English grammar is difficult, we like to study it.           (however)

…………………..……………………………………………………………………

10. Mai didn’t speak English well, but she decided to live in London. (Although)      

…………………………………………………………………………..……………

Bài 1. Choose the word in each line that has a different stress pattern.
1. A. effective B. natural C. atmosphere D. plentiful
2. A. solution B. increasing C. recommend D. abundant
3. A. develop B. enormous C. improvement D. different
4. A. energy B. volunteer C. dangerous D. countryside
5. A. referee B. cigarette C. interfere D. convenient
6. A. excellent B. marvelous C. familiar D. similar
7. A. musician B. scientist C. energy D. biogas
8. A. abundant B. wonderful C. convenient D. important
9. A. excellent B. dangerous C. plentiful D. polluting
10. A. exercise B. calendar C. travelling D. convenience

Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the others by circling A, B, C, or D * 2 điểm A. purpose B. remote C. respond D. control 2. Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the others by circling A, B, C, or D * 2 điểm A. lesson B. delay C. wonder D. pencil 3. Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the others by circling A, B, C, or D * 2 điểm A. appliance B. activity C. adventure D. average 4. Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the others by circling A, B, C, or D * 2 điểm A. favorite B. government C. influence D. identify Circle the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting 5. They have wrote to one another for a long time . * 2 điểm A. have wrote B. one another C.for D. to Circle the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting 6. He said that he was riding his bike on the way home now . * 2 điểm A.said B. was riding C. on D. now Circle the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting 7. The rock who they found last week may have landed on Earth from the moon . * 2 điểm A.who B.last week C.landed D.from Circle the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting 8. It is ten years since we have said goodbye to them. 2 điểm A. is B. since C. have said D.to Circle the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting 9 .I tried to do everything to contact John two weeks ago but so far I don’t receive his reply. * 2 điểm A.to do B.to contact C.so far D. don't receive Circle the best option A, B, C or D to complete the sentences: 10. She did all the work ………….. her own. * 2 điểm A. by B. on C. for D. with 11. His eyes were ……. bad that he couldn’t read the number plate of the car in front. * 2 điểm A. such B. too C. so D. very 12. The police have warned tourists to look ……….. for pickpockets in the town center. * 2 điểm A. up B. down C. forward D. out 13. They looked very ……………. when they came to see us last night. * 2 điểm A.cheer B.cheerful C.cheerfully D. cheered 14. “What’s Mai doing?” “ I’m not sure. She ………….. her homework.” * 2 điểm A. might do B. may be doing C. must be doing D. must do 15. It took us quite a long time to get here. It was …………. journey. * 2 điểm A. three hour B. a three-hours C. a three-hour D. three hours 16. I asked two people the way to the station but ………….. of them knew. * 2 điểm A. none B.either C. both D.neither 17. They have to take that English course, …………. they? * 2 điểm A. haven’t B. mustn’t C. needn’t D. don’t 18. I had to wear ………….. uniform when I worked in the hotel. * 2 điểm A. some B. a C. any D. an 19. Nam wanted to know what time___________ * 2 điểm A. the movie begins B. the movie began C. did the movie begin D. does the movie begin 20. The room is ___________decorated for Christmas. * 2 điểm A. beauty B. beautify C. beautiful D. beautifully 21. __________night, the temperature seems to be cooler and cooler. * 2 điểm A. At B. On C. For D. In 22. I am wondering what ________ to my sister's wedding. * 2 điểm A. have to bring B. to bring C. bringing D. should bring 23. Many people do not like climbing ________ * 2 điểm A. despite its danger B. since its danger C. although it is dangerous D. because it is dangerous 24. We are glad...... . * 2 điểm A. you gain the scholarship B. that you gain the scholarship C. that you to gain the scholarship D. to that you gain the scholarship Mark the letter to indicate the most suitable response. 25. What do you think of the newly discovered cave? - ………………… * 2 điểm A. Never mind B. By the way C. Oh, fantastic D. That's right Mark the letter to indicate the most suitable response. 26. "Hi, Anna You are going to the park. Can I come too? * 2 điểm A. I see B. Of course you can C. Oh, I understand D. Well-done Mark the letter to indicate the most suitable response. 27. - Kim: "Why don't we set up an English speaking club for our class?" - An:"________" * 2 điểm A. That's a good idea. B. As it may improve my English. C. It is an international language. D. At least 30 of us. 28 . - Bill: "What a lovely skirt you have!" - Ann: "____" * 2 điểm A. That's right, I am. B. Why not? Yes, let's. C. You are welcome. D. It's very nice of you to say so. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the CAPITAL WORDS in each of the following questions. 29. Since the death of Laura's father, her mother has become A BREADWINNER to support the family. * 2 điểm A. a person who bakes bread every morning B. a person who goes out to work to earn money C. a bakery-owner D. a person who delivers bread to make money 30. We do not whistle or clap our hands to get the person’s attention. That is considered IMPOLITE and even rule. * 2 điểm A. offensive B. polite C. informal D. terrific 31. This is the INSTANCE where big, obvious non-verbal signals are appropriate. 2 điểm A. situation B. attention C. place D. matter Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the CAPITAL WORDS in each of the following questions. 32. I clearly remember talking to him in a CHANCE meeting last summer. * 2 điểm A. unplanned B. deliberate C. accidental D. unintentional 33. They STUDY many subjects such as Math, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Vietnamese Literature, History, Geography etc. * 2 điểm A. learn B. teach C. see D. review 34. We ought to keep these proposals SECRET from the chairman for the time being. * 2 điểm A. revealed B. frequented C. accessible D. lively 35.The US troops are using much more sophisticated weapons in the Far East. * 2 điểm A. expensive B. complicated C. simple and easy to use D. difficult to operate 36.The language of clothes.We don’t only choose clothes to make us look (41) ………., we also use them to tell the world about our personality. The clothes we wear and our (42) ……..as a whole give other people useful information about what we think and how we feel. If we feel cheerful, we usually wear colorful clothes and if we feel (43) …………we sometimes put on dark clothes. But why do teenagers wear black so frequently? Is it because they feel miserable all the time ? This is unlikely to be the case. It is probably just because it is (44) ………to wear black, and young people they are real fans of (45) ………. Untitled Title * 2 điểm A. attract B. attractive C. attractively D. attraction 37. The language of clothes.We don’t only choose clothes to make us look (41) ………., we also use them to tell the world about our personality. The clothes we wear and our (42) ……..as a whole give other people useful information about what we think and how we feel. If we feel cheerful, we usually wear colorful clothes and if we feel (43) …………we sometimes put on dark clothes. But why do teenagers wear black so frequently? Is it because they feel miserable all the time ? This is unlikely to be the case. It is probably just because it is (44) ………to wear black, and young people they are real fans of (45) ………. Untitled Title * 2 điểm A. appear B. appearance C. appeared D. appearing 38. The language of clothes.We don’t only choose clothes to make us look (41) ………., we also use them to tell the world about our personality. The clothes we wear and our (42) ……..as a whole give other people useful information about what we think and how we feel. If we feel cheerful, we usually wear colorful clothes and if we feel (43) …………we sometimes put on dark clothes. But why do teenagers wear black so frequently? Is it because they feel miserable all the time ? This is unlikely to be the case. It is probably just because it is (44) ………to wear black, and young people they are real fans of (45) ………. Untitled Title * 2 điểm A. depress B. depressed C. depressing D.depression 39. The language of clothes.We don’t only choose clothes to make us look (41) ………., we also use them to tell the world about our personality. The clothes we wear and our (42) ……..as a whole give other people useful information about what we think and how we feel. If we feel cheerful, we usually wear colorful clothes and if we feel (43) …………we sometimes put on dark clothes. But why do teenagers wear black so frequently? Is it because they feel miserable all the time ? This is unlikely to be the case. It is probably just because it is (44) ………to wear black, and young people they are real fans of (45) ………. Untitled Title * 2 điểm A. fashion B. fashioner C. fashionable D. fashioned During the teenage years, many young people can at times be difficult to talk to .They often seem to dislike being questioned. They may seem unwilling to talk about their work in school. This is a normal development at this age , though it can be very hard for parents to understand. It is part of becoming independent of teenagers trying to be adult while they are still growing up . Young people are usually more willing to talk if they believe that questions are asked out of real interest and not because people are trying to check up on them .Parents should do their best to talk to their sons and daughters about school work and future plant but should not push them to talk if they don't want to . Parents should also watch for the danger signs: some young people in trying to be adult may experiment with sex, drugs, alcohol, or smoking. Parents need to watch for any signs of unusual BEHAVIOR which may be connected with these and get help if necessary. Read the text carefully, then choose the most suitable answers. 40. This passage is taken from a… * 2 điểm A. handbook for parents B. school timetable C. teenage magazine. D. book for children 41. Why do adults sometimes find teenagers difficult to talk to….. * 2 điểm A. because most teenagers are quiet B. because teenagers don't want to talk to other people. C. because teenagers think adults are not honest D. because most teenagers hate adults. 42. When can you expect young people to be more talkative than usual. * 2 điểm A. When people talk to them because they are really interested and not just checking on them. B. When adults give them a lot money to spend. C. When adults talk to them about something other than their work in school. D. When adults talk to them about sex, alcohol and drugs. Choose sentences has the same meaning as the original one WRITING 43. "Where does your father work" - He asked me. * 2 điểm A. He asked me to find where my father works. B. He asked me to find where my father worked. C. He asked me where my father works. D. He asked me where my father worked. 44. Although he is trong , he can't lift the box. * 2 điểm A. As he is strong, he can lift the box B. Eventhough he is not strong, he can lift the box C.In spite of his strength, he can't lift the box D. He can't lift that box because is not strong 45. How old do you think this house is? * 2 điểm A. Do you know when the house is built? B. When do you think the house was built? C. When do you think the house is built? D. When is the house built ? 46. Your refusal to attend the party made everyone feel sad. * 2 điểm A.Every one felt sad when you refused to attend the party. B.Your attendance at the party made everyone feel sad. C. Everyone felt sad attending the party. D. You made everyone sad about your refusal to throw the party. 47. "Let's invite Tom to the party this sunday"- Mark said 2 điểm A. Mark suggested us to invite Tom to the party on sunday. B. Mark suggested inviting Tom to the party on sunday. C. Mark said that we should invite Tom to the party on sunday. D. Mark told us to invite Tom to the party on sunday. 48. Anne worked too hard at the office, and this led to her illness. * 2 điểm A. Anne's illness was the result of his working hard at the office. B If Anne didn't work too hard at the office, she wouldn't be ill. C. Every time Anne works hard at the office, he is ill D. Anne's illness prevented her from working hard at the office. 49. People don’t use this road very often. * 2 điểm A. This road is not used very often. B. Not very often this road is not used. C. This road very often is not used. D. This road not very often is used. 50. They made her hand over her passport. * 2 điểm A. She was made to hand over her passport. B. She was made hand over her passport. C. She was handed over to make her passport. D. She was handed over for her passport to make.