II. Choose the most suitable word or phrase to complete the sentences.

6. She moved to France, but we still keep in________.

A. writing               B. touch                  C. meeting              D. contact

7. The unit of …… used in the USA is dollar.

A. currency(tiền tệ)            B. money                C. change               D. bank-note

8. He used to work on a ship. He was a________.

A. poet         B. criminal(phạm tội)                   C. designer             D. sailor

9. In the 1990s, the sale of jeans ended going________.

A. up                      B. on                      C. over                             D. into

10. We have lived in this town_______ 1998.

A. for                     B. since                  C. ago                     D. in

11. The teacher let me_______ home early because I felt ill.

A. go                      B. going                  C. went                   D. to go

12. I_______ jeans when I was a child.

A. don’t wear          B. wasn’t wear        C. didn’t use to wear          D. hasn’t worn

13. Our friends_______ meet us at the airport tonight.

A. are                     B. are going to         C. will be to            D. go to

14. I prefer dogs_______ cats. I hate cats.

A. from                   B. over                             C. than                              D. to

15. When I entered the room, the baby_______ quietly.

A. is sleeping          B. was sleeping       C. slept                   D. were sleeping

*16. If  I_______ a car, it would make life so much easier.

A. have                   B. would have                   C. had                     D. had had

17. Water can’t_______ here.

A. be found             B. be find                C. be finding           D. be finded

*18. If we _______ students, we would study harder.

A. are                     B. be                      C. were                   D. have been

19. I_______ to her party last night.

A. invite                 B. invited                C. was invited                   D. was invite

20. Young people are fond of_______ jeans.

A. wearing              B. to wear               C. wore                   D. worn

nhanh=tick

* Put a preposition into each gap.
1. His son is the most important person ………………………his life.
2. Children’s shoes usually wear ………………………very quickly.
3. She moved to France, but we still keep ………………………touch.
4. She’s put a lot of football posters ………………………in her room.
5. My mother has had the biggest influence ………………………my life.
6. The park was named ………………………a young hero, Le Van Tam.

Put a preposition into each gap.

33. His son is the most important person ………………………his life.

34. Children’s shoes usually wear ………………………very quickly.

35. She moved to France, but we still keep ………………………touch.

36. She’s put a lot of football posters ………………………in her room.

37. My mother has had the biggest influence ………………………my life.

38. The park was named ………………………a young hero, Le Van Tam.

Part B : LEXICAL AND GRAMMAR ( 45 pts )

Question I: Choose the most suitable word or phrase to complete each sentence. (15 pts)

6. They came to inspect the house _________ buying it.

A. in the event of B. with reference to C. with a view to D. on account of

7. The boy who failed the exam has to take another one, ?

A. did he B. hasn’t he C. didn’t he D. doesn’t he

8. It is _______ knowledge in the village that Mr. and Mrs. Thorne quarrel violently several time a week.

A. common B. complete C. normal D. usual

9. _________ passenger pigeon, one of several species of extinct birds, was hunted to extinction over _________ few decades.

A. The / Ø B. Ø / the C. The / a D. A / the

10. Don’t be angry with Sue. All that she did in good______

A. hope B. belief C. idea D. faith

11. Mrs. Brown always ______ in a crowd because she wore large hats.

A. found against B. looked up C. stood out D. showed up

12. Mary bought______ hat yesterday.

A. a red big plastic hat B. a big red plastic hat

C. a plastic big red hat D. a bit plastic red hat

13. ______ the two sisters, Mary is _______.

A. Of/ the prettier B. Between/ the prettiest

C. Of/ prettier D. Between/ the prettier

14. Helen: “I love your gardens. The plants are well taken care of!”

Ingrid: “Thanks. Yes, I suppose I’ve always __________.”

A. had green fingers B. let nature take its course

C. made it down on my luck D. drawn the short straw

15. My old riding boots served me well for eleven years before they finally ________.

A. wore off B. broke down C. wore out D. broke up

16. _______ of birds over a city usually predict cold weather.

A. Herds B. Packs C. Flocks D. Groups

17. We might have to change our plans for the weekend and, _______ we’ll let you know as soon as possible.

A. in case B. if so C. providing D. supposing

18. It’s one of the worst books I’ve ever read. Its only redeeming ___________ is that it’s quite short.

A. aspect B. element C. feature D. factor

19. - Well, I’m sorry, that’s all I can offer you. - ____________.

A. Take it or forget it B. Get it or forget it

C. Take it or leave it D. Leave it or take it

20. He has been unable to find a job _______ with his ability as an accountant.

A. appropriate B. suitable C. requisite D. commensurate

Part B : LEXICAL AND GRAMMAR ( 45 pts )

Question I: Choose the most suitable word or phrase to complete each sentence. (15 pts)

6. They came to inspect the house _________ buying it.

A. in the event of B. with reference to C. with a view to D. on account of

7. The boy who failed the exam has to take another one, ?

A. did he B. hasn’t he C. didn’t he D. doesn’t he

8. It is _______ knowledge in the village that Mr. and Mrs. Thorne quarrel violently several time a week.

A. common B. complete C. normal D. usual

9. _________ passenger pigeon, one of several species of extinct birds, was hunted to extinction over _________ few decades.

A. The / Ø B. Ø / the C. The / a D. A / the

10. Don’t be angry with Sue. All that she did in good______

A. hope B. belief C. idea D. faith

11. Mrs. Brown always ______ in a crowd because she wore large hats.

A. found against B. looked up C. stood out D. showed up

12. Mary bought______ hat yesterday.

A. a red big plastic hat B. a big red plastic hat

C. a plastic big red hat D. a bit plastic red hat

13. ______ the two sisters, Mary is _______.

A. Of/ the prettier B. Between/ the prettiest

C. Of/ prettier D. Between/ the prettier

14. Helen: “I love your gardens. The plants are well taken care of!”

Ingrid: “Thanks. Yes, I suppose I’ve always __________.”

A. had green fingers B. let nature take its course

C. made it down on my luck D. drawn the short straw

15. My old riding boots served me well for eleven years before they finally ________.

A. wore off B. broke down C. wore out D. broke up

16. _______ of birds over a city usually predict cold weather.

A. Herds B. Packs C. Flocks D. Groups

17. We might have to change our plans for the weekend and, _______ we’ll let you know as soon as possible.

A. in case B. if so C. providing D. supposing

18. It’s one of the worst books I’ve ever read. Its only redeeming ___________ is that it’s quite short.

A. aspect B. element C. feature D. factor

19. - Well, I’m sorry, that’s all I can offer you. - ____________.

A. Take it or forget it B. Get it or forget it

C. Take it or leave it D. Leave it or take it

20. He has been unable to find a job _______ with his ability as an accountant.

A. appropriate B. suitable C. requisite D. commensurate

IV/ Choose the word / phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space in each sentence:

1.    My aunt and I are far away from each other, but we always __________.

A.   keep on              B. get on                 C. keep in touch     D. write on

2.    Is physical education __________ in your school?

A.   traditional          B. additional            C. national         D. compulsory

3.    Her good behaviors made a deep __________ on all the class members.

A.   impression         B. expression           C. kindness        D. happiness

4.    It seems difficult for me to have a trip __________ at present.

A.   abroad               B. outside                C. aboard           D. above

5.    Visitors are welcomed by friendly and hospitable __________ of Vietnamese people.

A.   attitude               B. expression           C. impression     D. addition

6.    The living room and the dining room are __________ by a short wall where there are many decorative plants.

A.   broken               B. divided               C. parted            D. separated

7.    You can take part in sports activities or not, that depends on you. It’s __________.

A.   optional              B. traditional           C. compulsory     D. official

8.    A soccer team consists __________ 11 members.

A.   in                       B. about                  C. of                  D. for

9.    Lan used to walk __________ the old cafe on her way to primary school.

A.   pass                   B. across                 C. in                  D. past

10. Whether or not you go to Australia __________ on your grade.

A.   corresponds        B. prays                  C. impresses       D. depends

11. The office __________ to every family in the district.

A.   separates            B. depends              C. comprises      D. corresponds

12. “Let me introduce myself. I’m Mai.”       – “__________”

A. Nice to see you again.                        C. I’m very pleased.                            

B. It’s my pleasure.                                D. Pleased to meet you.

13. Tom wishes he could help his sister with her homework, but he __________.

A.   could                 B. can                     C. couldn’t         D. can’t

14. Read the __________ on the box carefully before opening it.

A.   religion              B. instruction           C. revision         D. introduction

15. The __________ language of Malaysia is Bahasa Malaysia.

A.   regional             B. national               C. international     D. religious

16. The Sword Lake is set in beautiful ……………………

A.   situation                  B. views                            C. surroundings           D. environment

17. They haven’t seen each other, but they write to each other frequently. They are ………………

A.   pen pals                   B. writers                          C. co-writer                      D. paper pals

18. Children in this poor village are allowed to go to school without ……………………..

A.   education                B. instruction           C. tuition fee                      D. impression

19. Churches, pagodas and temples are places of …………………..

A.   gossip                     B. worship                         C. warship                             D. friendship

20. They knelt down and …………………. for the peace of the world.

A.   enjoyed                   B. prayed                           C. interested                           D. hoped

21. Since 1960, jeans have become more and more …………… with students.

A.   common                  B. popular                         C. famous                              D. familiar

22. The Singaporean ……………… is Singapore dollars.

A.   currency                  B. capital                           C. language                            D. climate

23.  Islamic people usually go to the …………… to pray.

A.   pagoda                    B. church                           C. mosque                              D. temple

24. The restaurant has the …………………. for serving seafood.

A.   impression               B. business                        C. inspiration               D. reputation

25. Wearing uniform encourages students feel ……………… in many ways.

official               B. fashionable                    C. equal                          D. worried

     V/Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence:

1.    _______________ based on trust and understanding is long lasting. (friend)

2.    A foreign _______________ is the one who reports on foreign countries in newspapers or on television. (correspond)

3.    8 is _______________ by 2 and 4, but not by 3. (divide)

4.    There was a conflict between _______________ and national interest. (region)

5.    The building is used for _______________ purposes. (religion)

6.    I’ve been ___________________ invited to the wedding. (official)

7.    The big garden helps _______________ the house. (beauty)

8.    Finding the film ______________, they decided to turn off the TV to go to bed. (interest)

9.    America’s _______________ production fell for the fourth successive month. (industry)

10. Many parents opposed the _______________ of the classes into different sets. (divide)

11. The list of their achievements is pretty _______________. (impress)

12. It is damaging to criticize children when they are at an _______________ age. (impression)

13. Lan isn’t old enough to live _______________. (depend)

14. I am unhappy because of her _______________. (friend)

III. Choose the word / phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space in each sentence:

1. My aunt and I are far away from each other, but we always __________.

A. keep on B. get on C. keep in touch D. write on

2. Is physical education __________ in your school?

A. traditional          B. Additional C. national D. compulsory

3. Her good behaviors made a deep __________ on all the class members.

A. impression B. expression C. kindness D. happiness

4. The __________ language of Malaysia is Bahasa Malaysia.

A. regional B. national C. international D. religious

5. It seems difficult for me to have a trip __________ at present.

A. abroad B. outside C. aboard D. above

6. Visitors are welcomed by friendly and hospitable __________ of Vietnamese people.

A. attitude B. expression C. impression D. addition

7. The living room and the dining room are _____ by a short wall where there are many decorative plants.

A. broken B. divided C. parted D. separated

8. You can take part in sports activities or not, that depends on you. It’s __________.

A. optional B. traditional C. compulsory D. official

9. Tom wishes he could help his sister with her homework, but he __________.

A. could B. can C. couldn’t D. can’t

10. Mary __________ curly long hair. Now her hair is short.

A. has B. had had C. used to having D. used to have

11. A soccer team consists __________ 11 members.

A. in B. about C. of D. for

12. Lan used to walk __________ the old cafe on her way to primary school.

A. pass B. across C. in D. past

13. He made a deep impression _________ the members of his speaking English club.

A. in B. for C. at D. on

14. Whether or not you go to Australia __________ on your grade.

A. corresponds B. prays C. impresses D. depends

15. Read the __________ on the box carefully before opening it.

A. religion B. instruction C. revision D. introduction

Choose the correct word or phrase to complete the sentences. 

1. What kind of alternative _______________of energy will we use in the future?

A. powers B. sources C. system

2. I think everyone ______________ a flying car in the future

A. going to have B. will have C. has

3. He thinks cars will be cheaper and there ______________ no exhaust fumes.

A. won’t be B. will be C. is

4. In the future cars will be more ______________ friendly.

A. environment B. environmental C. environmentally 

5. Wind power is an alternative _______________of energy. .

A. source B. way C. means

6. Cars won't ________________on petrol in the future.

A. help B. run C. drive .

7. I think in 2100, robots will ________________all the housework. 

A. make B. do C. work 

8. Because Paul already submitted his assignment, he offered to help Alice finish ______________.

A. hers B. her C. she

9. Susan: ‘Did you have a good trip, Lan?’ Lan: ‘ _____________’

A. Yes, thank you. It was very pleasant. B. My vacation is in August.

C. We are good friends.

10. Tom: ‘I think flying cars will-cause fewer accidents.’ Paul: ‘ _____________’

A. Don’t worry. There will be solutions. B. Do you really?

C. I don’t really like it.