Use the words in the box to complete the passage below.

THE OSTRICH

The ostrich is the (32)________ bird in the world, and an adult can be more (33)________ 90 kilos. Most wild ostriches live (34)________ southern Africa, but there are only a (35)________ of them left. Like all birds, ostriches have wings, (36)_______ they cannot fly. They use (37)________ wings to help them turn when they are running. Ostriches can run very fast, from 65 to 90 kilometres (38)_______ hour, so it is very difficult (39)_______ other animals to catch them. Baby ostriches are the same size as chickens and take about 3 years to become adults. Ostriches (40)________ plants and can live for many days without water.

Part D. WRITING.

Rewrite the following sentences so that the meanings stay the same. (6 pts)

41. I couldn’t do the test although it wasn’t difficult.                      

->In spite of ……………………………………………………………………………………….

42. She didn’t go to the circus with Betty because she had a bad cold.     

->Because of ………………………………………………………………………………………

43. Despite the narrow streets, many people drive cars in this city.                   

->Although ………………………………………………………………………………………..

44. Listening to music is more interesting than watching TV.

->I  prefer…………………………………………………………………………………………..

45.You shouldn’t eat too much candy.

->You’d…………………………………………………………………………………………….

46. She likes to play the guitar.

->She is in………………………………………………………………………………………….

47. Shall we go to the zoo?      

->Let's  ……………………………………………………………………………………………!

48.Although my friend doesn’t have enough money, she wants to buy that new car.   

Despite …………………………………………………………………………………………….

49.How heavy is the chicken?

->What……………………….…………………………………………………………………….?

50.It isn’t important for you to finish the work today.

->You don’t………………………………………………………………………………………...

Use the words in the box to complete the passage below.

THE OSTRICH

The ostrich is the (32)________ bird in the world, and an adult can be more (33)________ 90 kilos. Most wild ostriches live (34)________ southern Africa, but there are only a (35)________ of them left. Like all birds, ostriches have wings, (36)_______ they cannot fly. They use (37)________ wings to help them turn when they are running. Ostriches can run very fast, from 65 to 90 kilometres (38)_______ hour, so it is very difficult (39)_______ other animals to catch them. Baby ostriches are the same size as chickens and take about 3 years to become adults. Ostriches (40)________ plants and can live for many days without water.

Part D. WRITING.

Rewrite the following sentences so that the meanings stay the same. (6 pts)

41. I couldn’t do the test although it wasn’t difficult.                      

->In spite of ……………………………………………………………………………………….

42. She didn’t go to the circus with Betty because she had a bad cold.     

->Because of ………………………………………………………………………………………

43. Despite the narrow streets, many people drive cars in this city.                   

->Although ………………………………………………………………………………………..

44. Listening to music is more interesting than watching TV.

->I  prefer…………………………………………………………………………………………..

45.You shouldn’t eat too much candy.

->You’d…………………………………………………………………………………………….

46. She likes to play the guitar.

->She is in………………………………………………………………………………………….

47. Shall we go to the zoo?      

->Let's  ……………………………………………………………………………………………!

48.Although my friend doesn’t have enough money, she wants to buy that new car.   

Despite …………………………………………………………………………………………….

49.How heavy is the chicken?

->What……………………….…………………………………………………………………….?

50.It isn’t important for you to finish the work today.

->You don’t………………………………………………………………………………………...

Use the words in the box to complete the passage below.

THE OSTRICH

The ostrich is the (32)________ bird in the world, and an adult can be more (33)________ 90 kilos. Most wild ostriches live (34)________ southern Africa, but there are only a (35)________ of them left. Like all birds, ostriches have wings, (36)_______ they cannot fly. They use (37)________ wings to help them turn when they are running. Ostriches can run very fast, from 65 to 90 kilometres (38)_______ hour, so it is very difficult (39)_______ other animals to catch them. Baby ostriches are the same size as chickens and take about 3 years to become adults. Ostriches (40)________ plants and can live for many days without water.

Part D. WRITING.

Rewrite the following sentences so that the meanings stay the same. (6 pts)

41. I couldn’t do the test although it wasn’t difficult.                      

->In spite of ……………………………………………………………………………………….

42. She didn’t go to the circus with Betty because she had a bad cold.     

->Because of ………………………………………………………………………………………

43. Despite the narrow streets, many people drive cars in this city.                   

->Although ………………………………………………………………………………………..

44. Listening to music is more interesting than watching TV.

->I  prefer…………………………………………………………………………………………..

45.You shouldn’t eat too much candy.

->You’d…………………………………………………………………………………………….

46. She likes to play the guitar.

->She is in………………………………………………………………………………………….

47. Shall we go to the zoo?      

->Let's  ……………………………………………………………………………………………!

48.Although my friend doesn’t have enough money, she wants to buy that new car.   

Despite …………………………………………………………………………………………….

49.How heavy is the chicken?

->What……………………….…………………………………………………………………….?

50.It isn’t important for you to finish the work today.

->You don’t………………………………………………………………………………………...

Use the words in the box to complete the passage below.

THE OSTRICH

The ostrich is the (32)________ bird in the world, and an adult can be more (33)________ 90 kilos. Most wild ostriches live (34)________ southern Africa, but there are only a (35)________ of them left. Like all birds, ostriches have wings, (36)_______ they cannot fly. They use (37)________ wings to help them turn when they are running. Ostriches can run very fast, from 65 to 90 kilometres (38)_______ hour, so it is very difficult (39)_______ other animals to catch them. Baby ostriches are the same size as chickens and take about 3 years to become adults. Ostriches (40)________ plants and can live for many days without water.

Part D. WRITING.

Rewrite the following sentences so that the meanings stay the same. (6 pts)

41. I couldn’t do the test although it wasn’t difficult.                      

->In spite of ……………………………………………………………………………………….

42. She didn’t go to the circus with Betty because she had a bad cold.     

->Because of ………………………………………………………………………………………

43. Despite the narrow streets, many people drive cars in this city.                   

->Although ………………………………………………………………………………………..

44. Listening to music is more interesting than watching TV.

->I  prefer…………………………………………………………………………………………..

45.You shouldn’t eat too much candy.

->You’d…………………………………………………………………………………………….

46. She likes to play the guitar.

->She is in………………………………………………………………………………………….

47. Shall we go to the zoo?      

->Let's  ……………………………………………………………………………………………!

48.Although my friend doesn’t have enough money, she wants to buy that new car.   

Despite …………………………………………………………………………………………….

49.How heavy is the chicken?

->What……………………….…………………………………………………………………….?

50.It isn’t important for you to finish the work today.

->You don’t………………………………………………………………………………………...

Complete the passage using the words in the box: 

tropical        area         religion        population          nation                          national        member

Indonesia is a (1)................ country of the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN). The country's total area is 1,904,443 sq km. Indonesia enjoys (2)............... climate. The rupiah is the official monetary unit of Indonesia, consisting of 100 sen.The capital of Indonesia is Jakarta and it is also the largest city in the country. The (3)....................... in 2004 was about 238,500,000. Islam, which is over eighty percent of the population practice, is the country's official (4).................... In addition, there are other religions such as Protestantism, Catholicism, Buddhism, Hinduism.The (5).................. language is Bahasa Indonesia.

PART II: READING (2,5 points)

I. Complete the passage using the words in the box. (1,25p)

The Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil is the biggest carnival in the world which (21)__________for five days. Every year in the month of February the festivities start. Hundreds of people are (22) __________ on the streets enjoying the street bands, singers and orchestras.

The main hightlight of the carnival is the Samba Parade in which 200 schools participate. The schools have elaborate costumes, floats and dancing styles. It is an (23) __________experience!

Come August and it’s (24) __________ to have fun in Bunol, Spain. La Tomatina - a fun filled battle - begins on the last Wednesday of August. Thousands of people come from all over the world to participate in a grand tomato fight. Puzzled!   Why does it happen?

To have fun. Actually a week long festival goes on before the tomato fight. The festival has dancing, music, parades, fireworks and food. However, the (25) __________ have to take a few precautions. They are asked to squish the tomatoes before throwing so that it does not hurt the other people. They are also advised to wear safety gloves and goggles.

II. Read the passage, then answer the questions below:( 1,25 pts)

Skyfall is one of the best action films in recent years. Released in 2012, it stars Daniel Craig as secret James Bond and Spanish actor Javier Bardem in the role of Raoul Silva, the villain in this film.

The plot involves a genius computer hacker who is an ex- spy. He wants to take revenge on the organization he used to work for and James Bond has to prevent this from happening. There are a lot of exciting action scenes as Bond pursues him around the world. Can he stop him before it is too late?

The film is set in a variety of locations including Istanbul, Shanghai, Macau, London and Scotland, which gives it a very international atmosphere. The soundtrack is impressive and includes the theme song “Skyfall”, performed by English singer Adele. The acting is also of a very high standard and Bardem brings his character to life with a dazzling and memorable performance.

* Answer the question

26. What kind of film is Skyfall?

_________________________________________________________

27. When did the film come out in cinemas?

_________________________________________________________

28. Who are the main character?

_________________________________________________________

29. Who plays the baddie in the film?

_________________________________________________________

30. Who sang the theme song for skyfall?

_________________________________________________________

PART III. WRITING (2,5.p points)

I. Rearrange the words to make meaningful sentence( 1,25pts )

XI. Write sentences with the cues given. Use the correct form of the verbs.

31. Christmas / one / most famous /is/  religious festivals / of/ in/ the world.

→ _______________________________________________________________________

32. Easter / held /to celebrate /is/ the resurrection from the dead / Jesus Chris/ of/.

→ _______________________________________________________________________

33. Japanese Girls’ Day /to/ celebrated /is/ March 3rd /on/  pray /in/ the health and happiness / the young girls /for/ Japan/ of.

→ _______________________________________________________________________

34.

My family and I / go / Thailand / last April / take part / the Songkran Festival.

→ _______________________________________________________________________

35. Vietnamese people / prepare /and/ Tet /for/ cleaning / their houses / cooking / traditional special foods.

→ _______________________________________________________________________

II. Rewrite the following sentences without changing the meaning.(1,25point)

36. I’ve never seen such a boring movie. (most)

It_________________________________________________________

37. How long is it since you wnt to the cinema. (last)

When_____________________________________________________

38.Although she was scared, she enjoyed watching horror movies. (spite)

In _________________________________________________________

39. Why don’t we go out to dinner and a movie? (suggested)

She ________________________________________________________

40. Despite the heavy rain, they still went hiking. (it)

Although____________________________________________________

D. Reading: (2.5pts)

A. Complete the passage with words in the box. (1.25pts)

     Today badminton becomes a very (26) ___________sports activity. It spreads quickly from the city to the countryside. People need only a pair (27) ____________rackets, a shuttlecock, a net and a small piece of land to play the (28) ____________Two or four players hit the shuttlecock over the net with their rackets. People can play badminton in their free time or in a competition. Now there (29) ____________ many badminton competitions and even a World Cup. One of the (30) ____________countries in badminton is China.

B. Read the text and answer the questions. (1.25pts)

   My father has an unusual hobby, carving eggshells. As everyone knows, eggshells are very fragile. My dad can make beautiful pieces of art from empty eggshells. It’s amazing. He started the hobby five years ago after a trip to the US where he saw some carved eggshells in an art gallery. My father did not go to class to learn how to carve. He learned everything from the Internet. I am my father’s son. My name is Ba. I like carving eggshells, too.

21. What is the name of the hobby?

…………………………………………………………………………..

22. When did he start the hobby?

…………………………………………………………………………...

23. Did he go to class to learn how to carve?

…………………………………………………………………………..

24. Where did he learn to carve?

      …………………………………………………………………………..

25. Does Ba like carving eggshells?

      …………………………………………………………………………..

E. Writing: (2.5pts) Combine these sentences using given words. (1.25pts)

11. He stayed at home. He was sick. (because)=>………………………………………………...

12. It was very cold. They went swimming. (but)

=>…………………………………………………………………………………………..

13. We can go camping. We can go for a picnic. (or)

=>…………………………………………………………………………………………..

14. He had a stomachache. He didn’t wash his hands. (so)

=>…………………………………………………………………………………………

15. She passed the exam easily. She isn’t intelligent.  (although)

=>…………………………………………………………………………………………

COMPLETE THE SENTENCES BY USING THE WORDS IN THE BOX. PUT THE VERBS INTO THE CORRECT TENSE FORMS. 
wake up – open – speak – take – do – cause – live – play – close – live – drink
1. Ann _____________ handball very well.
2. I never _____________ coffee.
3. The swimming pool _____________ at 7:00 in the morning.
4. It _____________ at 9:00 in the evening.
5. Bad driving _____________ many accidents.
6. My parents _____________ in a very small flat.
7. The Olympic Games _____________ place every four years.
8. They are good students. They always _____________ their homework.
9. My students _____________ a little English.
10. I always _____________ early in the morning.

B. Complete the sentences. Use the words in the box.

(Hoàn thành các câu. Sử dụng các từ trong khung.)

1. I prefer emails to handwritten letters. 

2. Are you looking for the latest games for that __________?

3. Many people love using __________ networks such as Facebook and Twitter. 

4. How often do you surf the __________?

5. Don't look at your __________ for too long because the blue light from the screen can make it difficult to sleep.