VII. Fill in the blank with the correct form of the words given in parentheses.
Priscilla Presley, (1) _________ (ACT) and widow of Elvis Presley, entered the acting profession quite (2) __________ (ACCIDENT). On being asked to do a television (3) __________ (COMMERCE) for a well-known shampoo, she took what turned out to be an important (4) _________ (DECIDE): to take acting classes.
She did this in an attempt to overcome her acute (5) ________ (SHY) at being in the public eye, but to her (6) _________ (AMAZE) she loved every minute. Her extreme lack of confidence stemmed from the early days of her (7) _________ (MARRY) to Elvis, which she remembers were often spent sitting in dark, (8) _________ (DEPRESS) hotel rooms away from the glare of publicity, which Elvis was so (9) _______ (ANXIETY) to avoid.
Film work, including the highly (10) __________ (SUCCESS) slapstick comedy The naked Gun, quickly followed the television contract.
Fill in each blank with the correct form of the words in the brackets.
29. If we go on littering, the environment will become _______ polluted. (serious)
30. The main threat to the ________ of these creatures comes from their loss of habitat. (survive)
31. Ao Dai is the _______ dress of Vietnamese women. (tradition)
32. You need to have a lot of _______ to play this kind of sport. (strong)
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the given word.
1. Not only children but also adults like the Mid - Autumn festival because of its …………………. atmosphere. joy
2. Reading fairy tales is very good to trigger children’s …………………. and nurture their souls. image
3. Many children are positively affected by …………………. heroes in the stories they are told. legend
4. It is very …………………. of him to get jealous with his younger brother. self
5. “The Hare and the Tortoise” gives readers a simple lesson that you shouldn’t be …………………. joy confident
XII. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence. Use the word given and other words as necessary ( 2-5 words). Do not change the form of the given word.
1. Unfortunately, Jessica couldn’t go on holiday because she didn’t have any money. (ABLE)
- > If Jessica had had some money, she …………………………………………go on holiday.
2. The committee has rejected the new proposal. (TURNED)
- > The new proposal ……………………………………..the committee.
3. I’m certain Julie didn’t tell him. (HAVE)
- > It…………………………………………………Julie who told him.
4. Danny found it difficult to control his bicycle on the steep slope. (UNDER)
- > Danny found it difficult to…………………………….on the steep slope.
5. Did you mean to kick him, or did it happen by accident? (PURPOSE)
- > Did you kick him……………………………………an accident?
6. People say that the Pyramids are worth visiting. (SUPPOSED)
- > The Pyramids ………………………………….worth visiting.
7. Tom has not had a job for two years (OUT)
- > Tom has …………………………………………….. two years.
8. “Don't blame me if you can’t find your favorite shirt, “ my sister said. (NOT)
- > My sister said that it …………………………….that if I couldn’t find my favorite shirt.
9. The train journey from London to Bristol takes two hours. (TWO-HOUR)
- > It is ……………………………………….. from London to Bristol.
10. He had a very traditional upbringing, didn’t he? (TRADITIONALLY)
- > He ..................................................., wasn’t he?
Question II. Give the correct form of the words given to complete the sentences.
1. The ……………… are concerned about the oil spills in East Sea. (environment)
2. Scotland is a ……….. land and this is noted for its rich and interesting history. (legend)
PART FOUR: READING (2.5 pts)
I. Read the passage and fill in each gap with a suitable word.
Telepathy: Mind to Mind Communication
The (1) …………… “telepathy” has been derived from the words “tele” meaning “distance” and “pathy” meaning “feeling”. So telepathy actually means getting feelings through a distance. Telepathy is the communication (2) …………. two minds, separated over a distance, without the (3) …………… of the five known senses. At some point of time or the other, we all have experienced telepathy. Maybe you were thinking of someone you haven’t talked to for months and you suddenly get a call from them. Or (4) ………….. two people are together, they might say the same thing at the same time. These are spontaneous mind-to-mind (5) …………… that tend to occur frequently between closely related individuals.
II. Read the passage then answer the questions:
Alaska is perhaps the most amazing state in the USA. It has coaslines facing both the Arctic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean. This state has an incredible three million lakes. That’s four lakes per person living there. Many cities in Alaska cannot be reached by road, sea, or river. The only way to get in and out is by air, on foot, or by dogsled. That’s why Alaska has the busiest sea airport in the world, Lake Hood Seaplane Base. Nearly two hundred floatplanes take off and land on the water of this airport every day. It’s really a fun scene to watch. Alaska is called the Land of Midnight Sun because in summer, the sun does not set for nearly three months. But in winter the sun stays almost unseen. All Alaskans take special pride in their beautiful and unique state.
1. Where is Alaska ?
…………………………………………………………….…………….
2. Does it have three thousand lakes?
……………………………………………….……………
3. Which method can always be used to reach a place in Alaska?
……………..……………..
4. Why is Alaska called the Land of Midnight Sun?
………………..……...………………….
5. How do the people in Alaska feel about their state?
………………..…..………………
PART FIVE: WRITING
I. Rewrite these sentences, so that their meaning stays the same, using the beginning given for each.
1. Nhung didn’t go to the cinema with her friends because her younger sister was ill.
Because of …… ………………………………………..………………………………………
2. The earthquake struck the city and destroyed completely thousands of buildings and houses.
The city …………………………………………………………..………………………………
3. Who wrote this poem in the 19th century?
By whom ………………………………………………………………..………………………?
4. Minh isn’t hardworking, so he often gets bad marks.
If ………………………………………………………………………………..……….……….
II. Combine each pair of the following sentences into one, using the suggested words or phrases in the brackets.
1. I’m not you. But I think you should recycle these plastic carrier bags. (If)
………………………….……………………………………………
2. All flights had to be cancelled. That’s because of the pilots’ sudden strike. (so)
………………………….……………………………………………
3. The environment is polluted. Birds and plants die. (cause)
………………………….……………………………………………
4. The food is contaminated. People’s health is poor. (lead to)
………………………….……………………………………………
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4. Fill each gap with the correct form of the verb in brackets, using the passive voice.
1. Hundreds of people ________ in last night’s earthquake. (kill)
2. the whole city ________ by the storm? That was terrible! (destroy)
3. Three people ________ here. We need to help them now. (trap)
4. All the victims ________ to an evacuation centre in the early morning. (take)
5. Five people ________ missing after the flood swept through the town last week. (report)
5. Supply the correct tense of the words given in each blanket.
1. Four countries ______________ (visit) by John so far.
2. London ______________ (have) a population of eight million people.
3. The Statue of Liberty in New York is a monument which ______________ (symbolize) freedom.
4. Vietnam’s Independence Day ________________ (celebrate) on September 09th.
5. We ______________ (visit) Sydney Opera House for several times.
6. Some activities ______________ (prepare) to celebrate the lunar new year now.
II. Give the correct form of the words given to complete the sentences.
1. Iceland is considered the most ___ _________________ country in the world. (PEACE)
2. A ____ ______________ lifestyle has its advantages and disadvantages. (NOMAD)
3. My brother has been a stamp _____ ______________ for several yaers. (COLLECT)
4. It is a/an ___ _____________ place to hold a picnic because it is too far from the road. (CONVENIENT)
5. Drinking water in some areas may be _____ ___________. (SAFE)
6. During my stay in the village, I was __ ___________ with several local farmers. (FRIEND)
7. We like the … ……… songs of the Muong in HoaBinh.
TRADITION
8. Are there many … ………. festivals held by the Viet people in spring?
RELIGION
9. Thai cloth is famous for being unique, …………..and strong.
COLOUR
10. Y Moan was one of the greatest …………… of the Ede ethnic group.
ART
III. Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence:
1. The soft blanket provided warmth and ____ on a cold night. (comfortable)
2. The magician's trick was met with gasps of ________________________. (amaze)
3. The team worked __________________ to complete the project on time. (collect)
4. The antique vase was very valuable and highly __________. (collect)
5. She always dresses so _______________, no matter what the occasion. (fashion)
6. She always keeps up with the latest ___________________ trends. (fashionable)
7. The race was very ___________________, with many runners finishing within seconds of each other. (compete)
8. The speaker presented the topic _________________ and kept the audience engaged throughout. (fascinate)
9. She was _________________ by the way the machine worked and wanted to learn more. (fascinate)
10. The exhibit held my __________________ for hours with its unique artifacts and displays. (fascinate)
12. She tried to ____________________ the steps needed to complete the project before starting. (visual)
13. He had excellent ___________________ and could read small print without glasses. (visible)
14. The film was stunningly ________________ beautiful and captured the essence of the story. (visual)
15. The company plans to __________________ a new product that will appeal to a wider audience. (development)
16. The city has plans for a new __________________ project that will bring more businesses and jobs to the area. (develop)
17. The country is highly __________________ and has a strong economy. (develop)
18. Many countries around the world are considered _____ because they have not yet reached their full economic potential. (develop)
V. Use the correct form of the word given to complete each sentence. (1)
1. Both__________ and English are the official languages of Ireland. (Ireland)
2. In remote regions, the air is pure and the crops are free of ________
insecticides. (poison)
3. Some scientists warn that light________ damages people and animals. (pollute)
4. Are you a __________ or you are living here ( tour )
5. There are a lot of __________ festivals in Viet Nam ( tradition)
6. We should recycle used things in order to save __________ resources
( nature)
7. This is a rice __________ festival ( cook)
8. Is the Loch Ness Monster a real or __________ creature? (legend)
9. Diseases are primarily due to________ food and air. (contaminate)
10. She was ______ with her job and decided to look for a new one. (SATISFY)