I. Find the verb in each sentence ( Tìm và gạch chân động từ trong câu) 1. According to reports, the historical congestion record was set on June 1st , 2012 2. There used to be a bus station in the city centre, but it was / has been moved to the suburbs. 3. A film that is set in the future, often featuring science. 4. You will be frightened when you see that film. 5. The last film I saw on DVD was called Norwegian Wood. 6. The film is based on a book that was written twenty years ago although it is set in modern times. 7. Titanic is a romantic film, which was directed by James Cameron. 8. Although they are from different social classes, and Rose is already engaged, they fall in love. 9. Planet of the Jellyfish. It stars Cameron Diaz as a soldier, who is sent to stop the attack of space jelly-fish. 10. I think this film will be liked by people who are interested in true stories. II. Rewrite the sentences using active form of the verbs. ( Viết lại câu bị động sang câu chủ động) Chủ ngữ mới có thể dùng là They / People 11. I chose Diwali. It’s called the ‘Festival of lights’. 12. I chose La Tomatina. It’s held in Spain, in a small town called Bunol. 13. It’s a Music festival called Burning Man. It’s held every year at the end of August. 14. Which festival is held in a small town? 15. Burning Man is held in the desert. 16. The festival of the Sun is held on June 24th 17. The festival is celebrated in Peru. 18. Mid-Autumn festival is held on 15th of August Lunar calendar. 19. Elephant race is a race between elephants that are ridden by their owners. 20. When’s the festival held? 21. Where’s festival held? It’s always held in Dak Lak. 22. Why’s festival held? 23. Thanksgiving (also called Turkey Day) is a seasonal holiday held annually to give thanks to God for successful harvests. 24. In the USA the holiday is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November. 25. In Canada it is celebrated on the second Monday of October because the harvest there generally ends earlier. 26. Thanksgiving is traditionally celebrated with a feast among family and friends. 27. Hoi Mua Festival is held to thank the Rice God for the crop. 28. In the festival monks are invited to preach. 29. The festival atmosphere is felt around all the villages. 30. Bunol in Spain is the town where La Tomatina is held on the last Wednesday of August. 31. Bags of tomatoes from trucks were thrown to the crowds. 32. When is La Tomatina celebrated? 33. It is celebrated on the last Wednesday every August. 34. Nguyen Hue flower Street festival is held in Ho Chi Minh City.

* Choose the correct answer to rewrite the following sentences to have the same meaning

41. People make many famous films in Hollywood.

 A. Many famous film are made in Hollywood.

 B. Many famous films are made in Hollywood.

 C. Many famous films is made in Hollywood.

 D. Many famous films are make in Hollywood.

42. Football is more exciting than volleyball.

 A. Volleyball isn’t as/ so exciting as football.

 B. Volleyball isn’t not as/ so exciting as football.

 C. Volleyball aren’t as/ so exciting as football.

 D. Volleyball isn’t as/ so exciting at football.

43. I like orange juice best.

 A. My favourite drink is orange juice.

 B. My favourite drink is orange juice.

 C. My favourite drink is orange juice.

 D. My favourite drink is orange juice.

44. My school isn’t the same as my sister’s.

 A. My sister’s school is from different my school.

 B. My sister’s school is different form my school.

 C. My sister’s school is different from my school.

 D. My sister’s school is different front my school.

45. Listening to music gives him pleasure.

A. He enjoys listening to music.

B. He enjoy listening to music.

C. He enjoying listening to music.

D. He enjoy to listening to music.

Read the text carefully, and then answer the questions:

The Lord of the Rings

The three Lord of the Rings films appeared in 2001, 2002, and 2003. They are based on the novels of the British writer J.R.R. Tolkien. Director Peter Jackson filmed them in New Zealand. They cost more than $300 milion to make, and, in all, more than 20,000 actors appeared in the three films! After Titanic. they are the three most successful ever, taking over $3 billion in total ! The final film The Return of the King won 11 Oscars. In some countries, fans queued for three weeks to buy tickets.

1. When did the three Lord of the Rings films appear?

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2. Whose novels are the films based on ?

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3. Who is the director ?

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4. Where were the three Lord of the Rings films filmed ?

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5. How much did the films cost to make ?

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6. How many actors appeared in the three films ?

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7. How much money could be got from the three films ?

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8. What was the final film of The Lord of the Rings films ?

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9. How many Oscars did the film The Return of the King get ?

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10. Did it take a long time for fans to get tickets for the film The Return of the King in some countries ?

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Fill Up to now, there are still many people thinking (27)…………….……..…. are things that are made to (28)…………….……..…. shown on screen for entertainment. It is not right. There are many other kinds of films that are made for other purposes. For examples, educational films are made (29)…………….……..…. schools. They are about the certain subjects that students are learning. Especially, when a person who learns a foreign language, educational films in the target language are very useful. Industry needs training films (30)…………….……..…. introduce about machinery and equipment, and how to operate and work on them. (31)…………….……..…. films present factual events and circumstances of a social, political, or historical nature. It is films that help us widen our knowledge of countries, cultures and people. Sitting on the arm chair in front of a TV set, a (32)…………….……..…. can enjoy the beauty of nature all over the world, see many historic spots, and meet a lot of interesting people. A film, (33)…………….……..…. good or bad, is the result of the collaboration of many individuals with many different specific skills and talents. And we, the viewers, should choose only suitable films to enjoy.

  Up to now, there are still many people thinking films are things that are made to be shown on screen for entertainment. It is not right. There are many other kinds of film that are made for other purposes. For example, educational films are made for school. They are about the certain subjects that students are learning. Especially, when a person who learn a foreign language, educational films in the target language are very useful. Industry needs training films which introduce about machinery and equipment, and how to operate and work on them. Documentary films present factual events and circumstances of a social, political or historical nature. It is films that help us widen our knowledge of countries, cultures and people. Sitting on the arm chair in front of a TV set, a viewer can enjoy the beauty of nature all over the world, see many historic spots, and meet a lot of interesting people. A film, either good or bad, is the result of the collaboration of many individuals with many different specific skills and talents. And we, the viewers, should choose only suitable films to enjoy.

26. According to the passage, all films are made ______.

A. only for entertainment B. to be shown in theaters

C. to help students study foreign language D. for many purposes

27. Educational films are made ______.

A. for training manual workers B. to enter students

C. for teaching and learning D. for schools and for industry

28. Making a film ______.

A. requires a lot of money and efforts                  B. involve the talents and skills of many people

C. can take a lot of time                                     D. is a collaboration between filmmakers and viewers

29. Which of the following sentences is not mentioned in the passage?

A. Not all films are made to be shown in theaters.

B. You can learn a lot about other countries by seeing films

C. Foreign films are essential for people who learn foreign language.

D. The ending film should be happy.

30. What does the word “they” in the passage refer to?

A. people B. kinds of films C. purposes D. educational films

Choose the word or phrase among that best fits the blank space in the following passage.

Word: explain, should , their , consisted ,been, way ,any, now, when, plenty

The world’s first film was shown in 1895 by two French brothers, Louis and Auguste Lumiere. Although it only (1) of short, simple scenes, people loved it and films have (2) popular ever since. The first films were silent, with titles on the screen to (3) the story.

Soon the public had (4) favorite actors and actresses and, in this (5) , the first film stars appeared. In the 1927, the first “talkie”, a film with sound, was shown and from then on, the public (6) only accept this kind of film.

Further improvements continued, particularly in America, (7) produced 95% of all films. With the arrival of television in 1950s, (8) people went to see films, but in (9) years audiences have grown again. More countries have started to produce films that influences film-making and there are currently (10) national film industries.

:Choose the word or phrase amongthat best fits the blank space in the following passage:

explain should their consisted been

way any now when plenty

The world’s first film was shown in 1895 by two French brothers, Louis and Auguste Lumiere. Although it only (1)_______________of short, simple scenes, people loved it and films have (2)___________________popular ever since. The first films were silent, with titles on the screen to (3)______________) the story.

Soon the public had (4)_________________ favorite actors and actresses and, in this (5) _______________, the first film stars appeared. In the 1927, the first “talkie”, a film with sound, was shown and from then on, the public (6)___________ only accept this kind of film.

Further improvements continued, particularly in America, (7)_________________produced 95% of all films. With the arrival of television in 1950s, (8)_________________ people went to see films, but in (9) years audiences have grown again. More countries have started to produce films that influences film-making and there are currently (10)________________ national film industries.

C. READING

Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage.

The world’s first film was shown in 1895 by two French brothers, Louis and Auguste Lumiere. Although it only (1) of short, simple scenes, people loved it and films have (2) popular ever since. The first films were silent, with titles on the screen to (3) the story.

Soon the public had (4) favorite actors and actresses and, in this (5) , the first film stars appeared. In the 1927, the first “talkie”, a film with sound, was shown and from then on, the public (6) only accept this kind of film.

Further improvements continued, particularly in America, (7) produced 95% of all films. With the arrival of television in 1950s, (8) people went to see films, but in (9) years audiences have grown again. More countries have started to produce films that influences film-making and there are currently (10) national film industries.