III. ERROR
Choose the underlined words or phrases that are not correct in standard written English.
1. Tom had just had his hair cut. We couldn’t help laughing when see him.
A B C D
2. I am not planning to go abroad. I can’t afford spending too much money.
A B C D
3. Don’t expect to learn all words in a day. Learning language is time-consumed work.
A B C D
4. Millions of people have visit Disney World in Orlando, Florida, since it opened.
A B C D
5. Gertrude Stein, a well-known American novelist, was born in 1874 and has died in 1946.
A B C D
6. At summer camp last year children swam, rode horses, and were playing baseball.
A B C D
7. Inspiring by her example, other zoologists have begun working with apes in the wild.
A B C D
8. This is the first time I tried to play badminton.
A B C D
9. None of the pictures are the same. They are all very different with each other.
A B C D
10. The last time we decorated the flat was 5 years ago. The flat wasn’t decorated for five years.
A B C D
IV. VERB FORM
She ( often take)……………………to the theater by The Greens.
…………. Your house (rebuild) ……………. next year?
……………. English (learn)……………… all over the world?
The teacher asked her why she (not do)…………………….. the test.
Please phone this number for more………………………. (inform)
If you want to …………………. your English, we can help you.( improvement)
We often take part in many……………activities at school. (culture)
This book is not …………….(avail)
He can speak ……………. three languages included English, French, and Russian (fluent)
This class in suitable for ……………. at learning English (begin)
V. GAP FILLING
Read the passage and fill in each blank with a suitable word from the box.
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working doing sound scientific adults
writers universities angry computers have
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Today, computer companies sell many different programs for computers. First, there are programs for (1)_________ math problems. Second, there are programs for (2)_________ studies. Third, some programs are like fancy typewriters. They are often used by (3)_________ and business people. Other programs are made for courses in schools and (4)_________ . And finally, there are programs for fun. They include word games and puzzles for children and (5)_________ .
There are many wonderful new computer programs, but there are other reasons to like (6)_________ . Some people like the way computers hum and sing when they are (7)_________ . It is a happy sound, like the sounds of toys and childhood. Computers also (8)_________ lights and pretty pictures. And computers even seem to have personalities. That may (9)_________ strange, but computers seem to have feelings. Sometimes they seem happy, sometimes they seem (10)_________ . It is easy to think they are like people.
Fill in each gap with one suitable word. There are three extra words you do not need to use.
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KNOWS – UNDERSANDING – THINGS – SUBJECTS – WRITTEN
MANY – TO – KNOW – FRIENDSHIP – IN - WHAT
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English is a very useful language. If we (1)………………. English , we can go to any countries we like. We will not find it hard to make people understand (2)…………. …….we want to say. English also helps us to learn all kinds of (3)…………………. Hundred of books are (4)……………. in English every day in (5)………………… countries. English has also helped to spread ideas and knowledge (6)………………. all corners of the world. Therefore, the English language has helped to spread better (7)……………….and (8)…………………among countries of the world.
Read the following passage and choose the best answers.
Tet is a national and .................... (1) festival in Vietnam . It is occasion for every Vietnamese to be reunited to think .................(2) their past activities and hope for good luck in the new year.
Before Tet all houses .................. (3) whitewashed and ...................... (4) with colourful lights . Everybody is looking ......................... ( 5 ) to a better life. In the new year’s eve, children are smartly dressed . ......................... (6) are hoping to receive money put in small red envelopes as they are wishing longevity to ................... (7) grandparents and parents. Wrong doings should ...................... (8) avoided on these days .
1. A. traditional B. modern C. compulsory D. convenient.
2. A. about B. with C. after D. for
3. A. was B. were C. are D. is
4. A. decorate B. decorating C. to decorate D. decorated
5. A. for B. forward C. after D. at
6. A. them B. who C. these D. they
7. A. his B. her C. my D. their
8. A. take B. not C. we D. be
Choose A, B, C or D to complete the following passage:
English is a very useful language. If we (1)________ English, we can go to any contries we like. We will not find it hard to make people understand (2)_________ we want to say. English also help us to learn all kinds of(3)__________ hundreds of boks are (4)________in English everyday in (5)__________ countries. English has also helped to spread ideasand knowledge (6)__________ all corners of the world. Therefore, the English language has helped to spread better (7)__________ and (8)_________ among the countriesof the world.
1. A. to know B. know C. knew D. known
2. A. what B. where C. when D. how
3. A. subjects B. things C. ideas D. plans
4. A. write B. wrote C. written D. writing
5. A. much B. lot of C. many D. a lots of
6. A. in B. with C. at D. to
7. A. to understand B. understanding C. understand D. understood
8. A. friend B. friendly C. friendliness D. friendship
VI. READING
Read the following passage then answer True (T) or False (F):
Advertisements are very important in the modern world. Often your T-shirt or jeans show the name of the company that made them. This is a popular form of advertising.A special picture or symbol, called logo, is sometimes used. You see logos on many different products. The idea of a logo is that whenever you see it, you think of that product or company.
Many people like to buy a product because it is made by a certain company. Some people only buy a product that is made by a famous company. People wear clothes and carry bags that have a famous label to show that they are fashionable and have good taste.
It is very common to see advertisements on TV and hear them on the radio. Most advertisements are only a few seconds long but very attractive. Sometimes, the advertiser uses a slogan because it is easy to say and easy to remember.
The idea of advertisements is to try to make you buy the product. They sometimes show rich and famous people using that product. The message is, if you want to feel rich and famous, then buy this product.
1) The main purpose of an advertisement is to make people buy the product. _______
2) Your T-shirt or jeans show the name of the company that made them. _______
3) Most advertisements are only a few minutes long but very attractive _______
4) A good slogan is easy to remember _______
Read the passage, and then decide whether the statements are true IT), false (F) or no information (N). Correct the false sentences.
I lived in the Middle East for a while, and when I went out, I had to obey the local custom of wearing something over my head and wearing a dress that covered my whole body. At first, I found it a real nuisance, but after a while, I got used to it and even started to like it. You feel really secure, and also you don't have to worry about what to wear all the time.
1. The writer lives in the Middle East now. _____
2. She was constrained to wear national costume. _____
3. She was very annoyed at the costume. _____
4. She felt confident and safe when she wore the costume. _____
5. She didn’t have to think of what to wear every day. _____
6. The writer is a Muslim. _____
