pay back get down believe in watch out tell off pull out see off agree with save up make up 1.I have seen a lot of people burst into tears when they ____________ their friends and family ____________. 2. Do you ____________ me that you didn’t try hard enough? 3. Has your teacher ever__________ you___________? No, she hasn’t. She is a nice teacher. 4. Last week I borrowed Tom $50 to buy a book but I ____________ him ____________ yet. 5. My boyfriend walked towards me and then he ____________ a small gift. 6. I never ____________ in ghosts but my brother is always scared of them. 7. ____________! There is a car coming. 8. I hate the way Peter tells lies and ____________ stories to cheat people. 9. Have you ____________ enough to buy a new car? 10. I promised my mother not to ____________ her ____________, so I tried my best to get high scores.
PART A : PRONUNCIATIONS
I. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others
1. A. casual B. baggy C. flat D. equal
2. A. chart B. chair C. school D. cheer
3. A. rained B. laughed C. traveled D. leaned
II. Choose the word (A, B, C or D)whose main stress is placed differently from the others in each
4. A.happy B. listen C. happen D. advise
5. A. invent B. provide C. teacher D. decide
PART B : VOCABULARYS AND GRAMMARS
I.Give the correct form of the verbs in brackets in the following sentences
6. The children always look forward to (receive)_________________toys from their parents.
7. Where _________________you (go) _________________ if you had a lot of money?
8. The room looks tidy. Somebody (clean) _________________ it.
9. When I got to the station yesterday, my pen pal (wait)_________________for me.
10. This book (write) _________________for children last year.
II.Give the correct form of the words given to complete the sentences
11.The small children are very_________________in cartoon. INTERST
12. Many tourists have been attracted by the _________________of Ha Long Bay. BEAUTIFUL
13. We love Nam because of his _________________to the children. KIND
14. I like Mr Lanh because he always talks to his partners_________________. POLITE
15. This Chinese knife is _________________It can nothing. USE
III. Choose the word / phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space in each sentence.
16.She has never been late for class, _________?
A. isn’t she B. is she C. hasn’t she D. has she
17.The man_________met you at the bus stop yesterday is my brother.
A. which B. who C. whom D. where
18.Thank you for looking_________the children while I was out.
A. at B. after C. for D. up
19.If energy_________inexpensive and unlimited, many things in the world would be different.
A. is B. will be C. were D. would be
20.Nam: "Would you like a glass of beer?" - Long: "_________"
A. No, let's not B. No, I don't C. No, thanks D. No, I wouldn't
21.Hung is a very_________person. I really like talking with him.
A. interested B. interesting C. bored D. boring
22.I used _________to school by bike.
A. to go B. went C. gone D. going
23.He suggested_________ a taxi to the cinema.
A. taking B. take C. to take D. takes
24.We have written to each other _________last Christmas.
A. for B. since C. until D. before
25.They decided to go_________it was raining heavily.
A. and B. but C. though D. since
PART C : READING
I.Complete the passage with the words in the box
team each are require gets
There (26)_______main kinds of sports: team sports and individual sports. Teams sports are such
as baseball, basketball and volleyball. Team sports (27) _______ two separate teams. The teams play
against each other. They compete (28)_______ each other in order to get the best score. For example,
in a football game, if (29)_______A gets six points and team B (30)_______ three points, team A win
the game. Team sports are sometimes called competitive sports.
II. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to choose the
word or phrase that bestfits each ofthe numbered blanks from 31 to 35.
English is one of the most popular languages in the world. It comes second in the number of
speakers after Chinese. In Vietnam, more and more people are studying English and they consider it
a key to success. However, not everyone knows how to learn English effectively.
The best way to improve the four skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing is to practice
regularly. You should make use of every opportunity to speak English with friends in class or at
English speaking clubs or with ourselves in front of the mirror. Learning by heart all the words does
not help much if you do not read a lot because you will easily forget what you have learnt. Reading
books, listening to the radio and watching films are better ways to memorize words. Besides, English
learners should not be so shy because making mistakes is unavoidable in learning foreign languages.
Practicing speaking a lot is a good way to correct your mistakes.
31. The word “memorize" in paragraph 2 is CLOSEST in meaning to ___________ .
A. forget B. remember C. communicate D.stressful
32. How many skills are mentioned in paragraph 2?
A. 2 B. 5 C. 4 D.9
33. The passage is mainly about _________________
A. how to read books, listen to the radio and watch films.
B. how to learn English effectively.
C. people who study English in Vietnam.
D.people good at English
34. According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. English learner should be shy if they make mistakes.
B. You should never speak English with yourselves.
C. Many Vietnamese people consider English a key to success.
D.English is open the key
35. A good way to correct your mistakes is____________ .
A. avoiding speaking English
B. practicing speaking English a lot
C. stopping learning English
D. reading book
III.Read and choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage.
New Year is one of the most important (36) ______in the United States. On New Year’s Eve, most
people go to the parties. At twelve o’clock (37) ______night, everybody says “Happy New Year” and
they wish their friends and relatives good luck. New Year’s Eve is usually a long night to many
people. They didn’t go home until morning. Another holiday, Halloween, is mainly for children. On
this holiday, children dress as witches, ghosts or others. Most children go from house to house asking
for candy and fruit. (38) ______ the people at the house do not give (39) ______candy, the children
will say a trick on them. But this (40) ______ever happens. Most people give them candy or fruits.
36. A. festivals B. meetings C. contests D. courses
37. A. on B. at C. in D. for
38. A. Whether B. So C. Although D. If
39. A. they B. them C. their D. theirs
40. A. soon B. hard C. hardly D. always
PART D : WRITING
I.Rewrite the following sentences so that keep the same meaning.
41. What a pity. Mrs Lan can not go to Singapore with us.
→ We wish ________________________________________________________________
42. They built this palace in the 17th century.
→ This ____________________________________________________________________
43. Keep quiet or I’ll take you go out immediately.
→ Unless you ______________________________________________________________
44. Working at night is experient for me.
→ It is_____________________________________________________________________
45. “Is there a TV in your bedroom?”.
→I asked Lan ______________________________________________________________
II.Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first sentence, using the word
given. Don’t change the word given.
46.“Do you have English on Monday and Wednesday?” said Lan. HAD
→Lan asked me ____________________________________________________________
47.My new school has twenty four classrooms. ARE
→There ___________________________________________________________________
48.You have to clean the classroom next Tuesday. BE
→The classroom ___________________________________________________________
49.Becausse of the hard rain, we couldn’t go out last night. BECAUSE
→We couldn’t _____________________________________________________________
50.How far is it from your home city to Hanoi capital? DISTANCE
→What is _________________________________________________________________
Choose the underlined word or phrase in each of the sentences that need correcting.
1. People(A) use cars(B) with a(C) various(D) purposes.
2. People will usually [give to smoking(A)] if they [are told(B)] to(C) by [their doctor(D)]
3. I [have read(A)] "Gone with the wind" when I(B) was(C) in(D) high school.
4. Would(A) you mind [to take(B)] me to school when(C) you have(D) free time?
5. Sometimes(A) I get(B) so bore(C) in class that I fall(D) asleep.
6. Albert Einstein was [such brilliant a scientist(A)] that [many of his colleagues(B)] had to study(C) for [several years(D)] in order to form opinions about his theories.
7. Susan stopped [to write(A)] her letter because(B) she had to leave(C) [for the hospital(D)]
Choose the word or phrase among A, B, Cor D that best fits the blank space in the following passage.
The changes that (1)……. in schools have changed the roles of teachers. In the past, teachers used to be the (2) ……..source of knowledge, the leader and educator of their students' school life. Nowadays, teachers provide information and show their students how to (3)…….. it. Although they are still considered to be a kind of (4)……….. in the class, they can be thought of as facilitators in the learning (5)………..
Another difference between the past and present tasks of teachers is represented by the technical (6)……… they need to be able to use and handle effectively, such as computer, photocopier, PowerPoint, projectors, etc. Instead of teaching (7)……… chalk, they need tobe an information technology expert.
One of the biggest challenges for teachers is that their role in the school management has also changed. The school needs them as individuals, who can make decisions and cope with the stress of the (8)……….. world of schools. At the same time teachers need to be able to work in teams, and (9)……….. with colleagues and parents. A teacher has not only to instruct but also to (10)…….. the students with confidence and determination.
A. existed
B. took place
C. occurring
D. took first place
I want to give you some advice ___ how to save money at home. 5. …
A. on B. in C. at D. for
6. Farmers do use ______ on the farm to make the crops grow better. 6. …
A. herbicide B. fertilizer C. homicide D. insecticide
7. The sale of cigarettes to people under 18 is _______. 7. …
A. conserved B. preserved C. protected D. prohibited
8. This car is the most economical _______ others in the same price category. 8. …
A. according to B. due to C. compared with D. because of
9. A:”What’s your advice?” _B: “_____________talk to your teacher about it.” 9. …
A. Let’s B. Why don’t you C. You ought D. I think you should
10. After the meeting the street was littered ______ cans, bottles and wrappings. 10. …
A. for B. with C. in D. on
11. We will have an ideal place for our children to play ______ we move there. 11. …
A. if B. unless C. since D. but
12. I would suggest that you get an electrician _________ the lines in the house. 12. …
A. should be checked B. be checked C. checking D. to check
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Nowadays people are more aware that wildlife all over the world is in (1)________. Many species of animals are threatened, and could easily become (2)________ if we do not make an effort to protect them. In some cases, animals are hunted for their fur or for other valuable parts of their bodies. Some birds, such as parrots, are caught (3)________and sold as pets. For many animals and birds the problem is that their habitat - the place where they live - is disappearing. More land is used for farms, for houses or industry, and there are fewer open spaces than there once were. Farmers use powerful chemicals to help them to grow better crops, but these chemicals pollute the environment and (4)________ wildlife. The most successful animals on earth - human beings - will soon be the only ones (5)________, unless we can solve this problem.
Question 1
A. threat
B. problem
C. danger
D. vanishing
1) I haven’t seen Mike………he gave me his calculator.
A. since B. for C. until D. before
2) …….it is raining, he still waits for her.
A. If B. Unless C. Although D. After
3) ………John has a headache, he has to take an aspirin.
A. So B. As long as C. In order to D. Because
4) She had left…….we came.
A. when B. by the time C. while D. since
5) I moved to the first row……I could see better.
A. such B. so C. so that D. such that
6) He works hard………help his wife.
A. in order that B. in order to C. so as that D. so that
7) Look! She is wearing beautiful dress.
Yup. She always wears……clothes.
A. such lovely B. so lovely C. such a lovely D. as lovely as
8) ……..rain or snow, there are always many people at this concert.
A. although B. since C. despite D. despite of
9) I never bring along rain coat…….it’s raining heavily.
A. unless B. if C. therfore D. so as to
10) I got a new watch……I could do the exam on time.
A. although B. till C. since D. so that
11.If you want to join this club, you must_______ this application form.
a. make up b. write down c. do up d. fill in
12. The water company will have to _______ off water supplies while repairs to the pipes
are carried out.
a. take b. cut c. set d. break
13. Come_______, children! Get your coats on or you'll be late for school.
a. along b. to c. across d. over
14. She tried to prevent the dog_______ running into the road.
a. to b. for c. from d. against
15. The doctor told him to keep_______ sweets and chocolate to lose weight.
a. at b. up c. back d. off
16. Tom was slow to catch_______, but gradually he began to understand.
a. in b. on c. away d. out
17. I haven’t time to speak to him now, you'll have to put him_______
a. off c. back c. aside d. away
18. You know I'll always stand_______ you if you are in trouble.
a. for b. up c. by d. with
19. I disapprove_______ people smoking in public places.
a. on b. at c. with d. of
20. She found it is hard to _______ up to the fact that she would never be famous.
a. come b. face c. get d. keep
21. For the first few minutes she was leading the race, then she began to fall_______
a. out b. through c. back d. off
22. The job offer was too good for him to turn_______
a. down b. out c. off d. away
23. His son's death was a terrible shock and it took him a long time to _______ it.
a. get round b. come through c. go over d. get over
24. Please come_______ and see us some time-you're always welcome.
a. to b. round c. about d. away
25. She put _______ speaking to him as long as possible.
a. over b. away c. off d. back
26. He filled in the necessary forms and _______ for the job.
a. appealed b. asked c. requested d. applied
27. She went _______ a bad cold just before Christmas.
a. down with b. in for c. over d. through
28. They had never come_______ such a beautiful little village before.
a. at b. across c. off d. long
29. When the tenants failed to pay their bills, the authorities decided to cut_______ the gas
supply to the flats.
a. out b. down c. off d. across
30. The doctor advised me not to take_______ so much work in future.
a. to b. over c. after d. On
At 16 , Paul decided he was (1).................................. for full - time work ,and left school .At first his parents did not agree with him ,and wanted him to stay(2)............................... his studies. In fact , they were very angry with him . "We're worried (3).......................... your future "his father told him."How can you ever get a good job (4).................. you leave school and sit in the cafe ,drining coffe with your friend ? His parents strongly (5) ............... of Paul's friends.
1, A. interested B. Ready C. necessary D. excited
2, A. to finish B. and finished C. finishing D. and finishing
3. A. of B. on C. about D. to
4, A. unless B. if C. although D. so that
5, A. agreed B. disagreed C. approved D. disapproved
Question 1: Supply the correct forms of the verbs in brackets.
1. It is crucial that Dido (stop) using Quang Ha.
2. I will ring the bell one more. if he (not answer),I think he must(go) out
3. I am sorry about the noise last night. We (have) a party.
4. The man who (rescue) had been in the sea for ten hours.
5. A great deal of time (be) spent for his exercise.
6. We want (pay) better wages.
7. People always (blame) their circumstances for what they are.
8. You (stop) by a policeman if you (try) to cross the road now.
Question 2: Use the correct form of the words in brackets to complete the following passage.
The families in our streets are slowly being driven mad by the .............. (1- refuse) of the inhabitants of No.13 to have any form of ............ (2-communiate) with them. The trouble started over what is known as noise .............. (3 - pollute). Every evening, the ........... (4- think) neighbours used to turn up the volume on the TV so loud that no one in the (5 - neighbour) was able to hear anything else. Not knowing what ............ (6 - act) to take, local residents held a meeting to see if anyone had any ............ (7 - suggest) as to how to deal with the problem. A decision was made to send a number of people to talk to the family in No. 13 and ask them .......
............. (8- polite) to turn their music down after six in the evening. Unfortunately, the visit did not turn out to be ............ (9 - succeed), as the inhabitants of No.13 refused to talk to them. So on the .............. (10 - advise) of local police, the matter is now in the hands of the court.
Question 3: Fill in each numbered blank with a suitable word
When you hear the word "bank", what do you think of ? A ......... (1) to put money? The land on the edge of a river? To depend on something or someone ? If you choose any of .....
............ (2) things, you're right. Why ? because words often have ............. (3) than one meaning. The tricky part is figuring out ........... (4) meaning is appropriate.
Choosing the correct meaning of a word depends on ............. (5) things. First, it depends on the words and ............ (6) surrounding your particular word. The other words and sentences give you context clues. ................. (7), the meaning depends on how the word is ............ (8) in the sentence. Is it a noun, a verb, ................ (9) adjective or part of a phrase? Knowing the word's part of speech will .............. (10) you discover the word's precise meaning.
Question 4: Read the text then choose the correct answer
Computing is now at the same stage as printing was when the first printing presses were used. Before printing presses were invented, only rich people like kings and dukes could afford to buy books. Often these people were unable to read and hadn't enough time to learn. In any case, the books were so big that it was difficult for anyone to relax with a book as we do today. They wanted books because they were expensive and there was something magical about them. Only a few people were able to write, and it took an extremely long time to write a book. Monks and other people who could write said ordinary people could not learn to read.
The position with computers in very similar today. A few years ago, computers were very large and expensive. Business managers and rich people ordered them but they didn’t know how to use them. In many countries, however, the situation has now completely changed. Lots of people not only own microcomputers but also know how to use them.
1. What happened before printing presses were invented ?
a. Books were so big that people didn’t want to buy them.
b. Only intelligent and rich people could read books.
c. Only kings and dukes had enough money to buy books.
d. All rich people bought books.
2. Why were books wanted before printing presses were invented ?
a. to show that the people who owned the books were rich and intelligent.
b. to show that the people who owned the books could write.
c. Because books were dear and magical.
d. Because books showed that the person who owned them were magical people.
3. What is the common feature of a book and a computer?
a. They were only for intelligent people.
b. They were too expensive to buy.
c. They were large and expensive at first.
d. Only people who could use them buy them.
4. What situation has throughly changed nowadays?
a. A lot of people are eager to buy computers
b. A lot of computers are sold
c. Even children can use a computer
d. A person who buys a computer knows how to use it.
Question 5: a/ Each line in the following passage has a spare word; Underline that word and write it in the blanks given.
BICYCLES
The bicycle is a cheap and clean way to for travel . The first | 0/ .......for........... |
bicycle was made in about one hundred and fifty years ago. At | 1/ ....................... |
first, bicycles were much expensive. Only rich people could | 2/ ....................... |
buy one. These early time bicycles looked very different from | 3/ ....................... |
the ones we have them today. Later, when bicycles became | 4/....................... |
cheaper, many lot people bought one. People started riding | 5/ ....................... |
bicycles to work and in their with free time. Today, people use | 6/ ....................... |
cars more than bicycles; cars are much more faster and you | 7/ ....................... |
don’t get wet when it start rains! But some people still prefer to | 8/ ....................... |
cycle to work . They say that there have are too many cars in | 9/ ....................... |
town centers and you can't able find anywhere to park! | 10/ ..................... |
b/ Fill in the blanks with a suitable prepositions.
1. George fell .............the bladder while he was painting the ceiling.
2. We stopped everyone .................leaving the building.
3. Admision .................university depends .....................examination results.
4. Don`t use that dictionary. It is .............date. Find one that is ...................date.
Question 6: Do as directed
1. My friend had excellent ideas. He did a good job,too.
(join into one sentence, using not only.....but...as well)
2. His explanation is not clear. The examples he gives are not clear.
(join into one sentence, using : neither...............nor)
3. People say that the price of gold is going up. (change into passive voice.)
4. He asked me: "When will you give this book back to me?" (change into Reported speech)
5. Seldom did people travel far from home years ago. (Use the ordinary word order)
6. He was given a gift. So were you. (Join into one sentence, using "as well")
7. You may be intelligent, but you should be careful about this (start with "No matter........"
8. He made a great discovery. He was very proud of it. (Combine into one sentence)
9. Lan found it difficult to accept the situation. (rewrite with: difficulty)
10.The farmers had applied new technology in their fields. The output of rice was raised.
(Combine with: Thanks to ...........which............)