1)Despite the heavy snow, we got home on time
⇒Although
2)Despite being an accountant, she never seems to have any money
⇒Although
3)In spite of her sickness, she went to school
⇒Even
4)Despite meeting a lot of the diffculties, they finally went through the forest
⇒Although
5)In spite of being tried, Nam finished his homework
⇒Although
6)He climbed to the top if the mountian despite the bad weather
⇒Even though the weather
7)he went out for a walk although it rained
⇒In spite of
1. She has a ... selection of shoes but she will only bring some necessary pairs for her trip
a. stalagmite
b. full board
c. varied
2. you can see a lot of beautiful ... in Son Dong Cave in Viet Nam
a. stalagmite
b. round trip
c. stimulating
3. there was a ... over the departure time of the journey, so we all came early
a. pyramind
b. mix-up
c. one-way ticket
1. Where is Mary? _ She ……………her homework in her room.
A. is performing
B. is making
C. is doing
2.Up to now, the manager ………………..a lot of information about his secretary.
A. learned
B. has learned
C. had learned
5. She passed her test even though she made a lot of mistakes.
→ She passed her test in spite of of mistakes.
6. Despite the fact that I didn’t have a bachelor degree, I was given the job.
→ In spite of a bachelor degree, I was given the job.
1. Jane is talking ___________ because she has done her test perfectly.
A. happy B. happily C. unhappy D. unhappily
2. Mrs White forgot her raincoat, ___________ she got wet.
A. so B. however C. because D. if
3. Several people were hurt in the accident but only one________to hospital.
A. has been taking B. was taking C. has taken D. was taken
4. The picture ___________ Daisy painted is being in an exhibition.
A. what B. why C. which D. who
5. They walked _____________ the mountain to visit the pagoda.
A. on B. at C. in D. up
6. Your brother never likes watching cartoons, ___________?
A. didn’t he B. did he C. does he D. doesn’t he
7. ___________ the TV for me, will you? – I want to see an interesting film.
A. Turn on B. Turn off C. Turn down D. Turn up
8. The music was very____________ so I had to shout to my friends.
A. bright B. loud C. strong D. big
9. Peter said that he _________TV then.
A. watch B. watched C. would watch D. was watching
10. The church ____________ about 100 years ago.
A. is built B. will be built C. has been built D. was built
11. Vietnam became an independent nation _________September 2nd, 1945.
A. on B. in C. at D. of
12. There is a __________ in my living room.
A. square big wooden table B. big square wooden table
C. wooden big square table D. wooden square big table
13. This novel is so long that I_______________.
A. haven’t finished it already B. haven’t finished it yet
C. still have finished it D. hasn’t finished it already
14. _____________ it was so cold, he went out without the coat.
A. If B. Although C. Since D. However
15. I’m pleased ___________ all of you have studied better.
A. if B. when C. that D. how
16. The _________ of the volcano was a terrible disaster.
A. cyclone B. eruption C. shift D. erupt
17. You should have a/an _____________ check the pipes in your house.
A. doctor B. mechanic C. plumber D. electrician
18. We should use __________ to reduce the amount of electricity.
A. an saving-energy bulb B. a standard bulb
C. an energy-saving bulb D. an ordinary 100-watt bulb
19. She suggested __________ money for the poor people in her neighbourhood.
A. saving B. saved C. to save D. have saved
20. The Ao Dai is the___________dress of Vietnamese women.
A. workable B. fashionable C. traditional D. traditionally
21. Kien: “Would you mind lending me your bike?” – Cuong: “_______________”
A. Yes, of course. B. No, please do. C. Yes, you will. D. No, I don't mind.
22. Lan: “I really like the way you play the guitar.” - Hue: “______________”
A. It’s interesting. B. Thanks. It’s nice of you to say so.
C. Oh, well done. D. Oh, it’s great.
23. Bill: “Would you like some noodles?” - Van: “____________. I'm full.”
A. That’s a good idea B. All right
C. Yes, please D. No, thanks
24. John: “Could you do me a favor, please?” - Peter: “______________”
A. Let me help you. B. Yes, go ahead!
C. Sure. What can I do for you? D. You’re welcome.
25. Minh: “Excuse me. Can you tell me the time, please?”
Nam: “I’m sorry, I don’t have a watch”.
Minh: ________________
A. Never mind. B. You’re welcome C. Don’t worry. D. Thank you.
II. Choose the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting (1.0 pt).
26. Your friends went to your native village last weekend, weren’t they?
A B C D
27. The Dan Tri is anonline newspaper which is wide read by both teenagers and adults.
A B C D
28. If people don’t cut the trees in the forest, there is less pollution.
A B C D
29. Although it was raining hard, but some farmers went on working in the field.
A B C D
30. Ngoan was sick because she didn’t go to school.
A B C D
READING
III. Read the passage. Choose the option A, B, C or D that best fits each gap (1.0 pt).
Rice is eaten by Vietnamese people every day. It often grows in tropical countries such as Vietnam, Thailand and Malaysia. People (31) _______ been growing rice for thousands of years. The seeds are planted in special beds to grow into young rice plants. Then they are (32) _______ to fields covered with muddy water called paddies. The fields or rice look very (33) _______. After 3 or 5 months, the rice is ready to be picked. People often drain away before collecting rice. Eating rice is (34) _______ special action in the world. They don’t use spoons or folks to enjoy bowls of rice. However, they use two short sticks known (35) _______ chopsticks to put rice into their mouths.
31. A. has B. had C. have D. having
32. A. taken B. taking C. to take D. take
33. A. beauty B. beautify C. beautiful D. beautifully
34. A. an B. a C. the D. Ø
35. A. with B. like C. of D. as
IV. Read the passage carefully then choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each question below (1.0 pt).
Tet in Viet Nam starts with the first new moon, usually in late January or early February. The celebrations usually last for three days. The Vietnamese celebrate Tet with family gatherings, wonderful foods and lion dances. Let’s take a look at some of the traditions linked to Tet, the most popular festival in Viet Nam.
* Red is a bright, happy color that keeps away bad spirits. That’s why people decorate their homes with red and yellow to bring good luck for the next year. Also, parents and grandparents give children special lucky money in red envelopes.
* One thing people avoid during Tet is sweeping the house. Before Tet, the Vietnamese clean their houses to clear out any bad luck from the previous year. People finish cleaning before New Year’s Day because they believe you’ll brush away your good luck if you sweep the house during Tet. People also buy branches of apricot blossom or peach blossom, which symbolize a long life, to decorate their houses.
Traditionally, people travel back to their hometowns to celebrate Tet with their family. During their stay, they visit relatives and have large meals together. They wear colorful new clothes to bring them good luck for the coming new year. They also visit flower fairs and calligraphymarkets where calligraphers can write poems on “giay do”, wood or stone for them.
New words: calligraphy (n): nghệ thuật viết chữ; (a) calligrapher: người viết thư pháp
36. According to the passage, how long does Tet usually last?
A.In late January B.For three days C.In early February D.For a long time
37. What do the Vietnamese celebrate Tet with?
A. family gatherings B. wonderful foods C. lion dances D. A, B and C
38. Why do people decorate their homes with red and yellow?
A. To clear out any bad luck from the previous year
B. To brush away their good luck
C. To bring good luck for the next year
D. Because they want to live longer.
39. What symbolizes a long life?
A. branches of apricot blossom or peach blossom
B. giay do”, wood or stone
C. special lucky money in red envelopes
D. wonderful foods and lion dances
40. Which of the following is NOT true, according to the passage?
A. Apricot blossom and peach blossom symbolize a long life.
B. Houses are decorated with branches of apricot blossom or peach blossom.
C. People finish cleaning their houses before New Year's Day.
D. The Vietnamese clean their house during Tet.
WRITING
V. Choose the best sentence that has the closest meaning to the one provided (1.0 pt).
41. I’m sorry. I can’t speak English fluently.
A. I wish I can speak English fluently.
B. I wish I speak English fluently.
C. I wish I could speak English fluently.
D. All are correct.
42. Let’s go to the movie theater.
A. What about go to the movie theater?
B. Why don’t we go to the movie theater?
C. Shall we going to the movie theater?
D. How about go to the movie theater?
43. He asked me “Are you living in the city now?”
A. He asked me if I am living in the city then.
B. He asked me whether I was living in the city then.
C. He asked me whether I was living in the city now.
D. He asked me if I were living in the city then.
44.The test was very easy, so Alex finished it early.
A. The test was so easy that Alex couldn’t finished it early.
B. Because Alex finished the test early, it was very easy.
C. It is such an easy test that Alex finished it early.
D. Because the test was easy, Alex finished it early.
45. Kim said: “I am going to visit my grandmother next weekend.”
A. Kim said that she was going visit her grandmother next weekend.
B. Kim said that she is going to visit her grandmother the following weekend.
C. Kim said that she was going to visit her grandmother the following weekend.
D. Kim said that she went to visit her grandmother the following weekend.
VI. Choose the best sentence that can be made from the cues given (1.0 pt).
46. Peter said/ me that he/ will/ sell that house / tomorrow.
A. Peter said to me that he would sell that house the following day.
B. Peter said to me that he will sell that house the following day.
C. Peter said to me that he would sell that house the tomorrow.
D. Peter said to me that he would sold that house the following day.
47. We /not/ see/ each other/ 5 years.
A. We don’t see each other for 5 years.
B. We didn’t see each other 5 years.
C. We aren’t see each other for 5 years.
D. We haven’t seen each other for 5 years.
48. you / mind / if / I /open/ window?
A. Would you mind if I open the window?
B. Would you mind if I opened the window?
C. Do you mind if I opened the window?
D. Do you mind if I will open the window?
49. Mr.Long / used/ go /swimming/ when/ he/ young.
A. Mr. Longused to going swimming when he was young.
B. Mr. Longused go swimming when he was young.
C. Mr. Longused to go swimming when he was young.
D. Mr. Longused to go swimming when he is young.
50. I / disappointed / people / spoil / this area.
A. I’m disappointed to people have spoiled this area.
B. I’m disappointed that people have spoil this area.
C. I’m disappointed that people have spoiled this area.
D. I’m disappointed for people have spoiled this area.
1. Jane is talking ___________ because she has done her test perfectly.
A. happy B. happily C. unhappy D. unhappily
2. Mrs White forgot her raincoat, ___________ she got wet.
A. so B. however C. because D. if
3. Several people were hurt in the accident but only one________to hospital.
A. has been taking B. was taking C. has taken D. was taken
4. The picture ___________ Daisy painted is being in an exhibition.
A. what B. why C. which D. who
5. They walked _____________ the mountain to visit the pagoda.
A. on B. at C. in D. up
6. Your brother never likes watching cartoons, ___________?
A. didn’t he B. did he C. does he D. doesn’t he
7. ___________ the TV for me, will you? – I want to see an interesting film.
A. Turn on B. Turn off C. Turn down D. Turn up
8. The music was very____________ so I had to shout to my friends.
A. bright B. loud C. strong D. big
9. Peter said that he _________TV then.
A. watch B. watched C. would watch D. was watching
10. The church ____________ about 100 years ago.
A. is built B. will be built C. has been built D. was built
11. Vietnam became an independent nation _________September 2nd, 1945.
A. on B. in C. at D. of
12. There is a __________ in my living room.
A. square big wooden table B. big square wooden table
C. wooden big square table D. wooden square big table
13. This novel is so long that I_______________.
A. haven’t finished it already B. haven’t finished it yet
C. still have finished it D. hasn’t finished it already
14. _____________ it was so cold, he went out without the coat.
A. If B. Although C. Since D. However
15. I’m pleased ___________ all of you have studied better.
A. if B. when C. that D. how
Ann has a lot of English books, ___ she has never read A. A lot of that B. Some of these C. Many of which D. Which many of them
Choose the right form of the verb in brackets.
She has a lot of novels (write).................................... in English.
Choose the right form of the verb in brackets.
She has a lot of novels (write).................................... in English.