VII. Read the passage then choose the correct answer to each question. Circle A, B ,C or D

    The play now on at the New Theater as part of the Eastern Arts Festival is not among the best plays for which the director, Army Fielding, has been responsible.The action takes place in the home of Professor Spear. One night his landlady comes to the house for a chat. After inviting her in, the professor hears a sound and thinking it is a burglar coming to rob the house, fires his gun. By mistake the wrong person is shot and the thief gets away. The scene of the second act is a law court, in which everyone waits to find out if the professor is guilty of murder.

    I did not care for the acting in some cases. Norman Jones is normally seen in some comedies and it is not satisfactory as the professor. He doesn’t look like a wise old man. Also Simon Fry, as the servant, shouted at the top of his voice through the play. The hit of the evening, however, was James Smith as the judge. On the whole, the play appeared to be a little out of date. I can think of many other plays which would have been more suitable for a group of clever young actors to perform. The play continues until the end of the month.

1. The passage is from ________.

A. a review of the play.                         B. an instruction to a book.

C. a letter.                                             D. an advertisement.

2. What is the writer trying to do ?

A. To give advice to the writer of the play.        B. To warn people not to go and see the play.

C. To give his own opinion of the play.           D. To persuade the director to change the play.

3. The writer’s opinion about the play is that ______.

A. there were not enough actors for the parts.      

B. the actors would have performed better in a modern play.

C. the play was being performed at the wrong time of the year.   

D. the play was a comedy but the audience did not find it amusing.

4. The writer thought the actor who played the professor was unsatisfactory because ____.

A. he made the audience laugh too much.        B. he did not look like a professor .

C. he had the wrong kind of moustache.           D. he was not clever enough to play the part

5. Who, among the four following persons, will probably enjoy the play ?

A. “I don’t care much for serious subjects. I like comedies, especially about the young. Norman Jones is great, so young and lively. I like the way he jumps about the stage. He can never stand still.”

B. “I only like going to the theatre when there is something on with a lot of songs. Simon Fry is a good singer. I saw him in a show last year. I hope he’ll be singing again when I next go to the theater.”

C. “I really prefer plays with a good story . I like to wonder about what to happen in the end. I’m a great fan of James Smith.”

D. “I prefer modern plays . This director did one that I liked last year. There were a group of actors on a bare stage without any scenery . It showed what is wrong with modern society.” 

1. ....... eight musicians in the band

A. they will contist B. they are being

C. there is D. they will be

2. there is too much noise in this room. i can't understand what ........

A. is the professor saying B. is saying the professor

C. that is the professor saying D. the professor is saying

3. they wanted to know if the woman had died of rare .......

A. illness B. pain C. ache D. hurt

4. go and sit ........ Alan Walker

A. beside B. next to C. by D. all are correct

5. my uncle has given up.............

A. smoke B. smoking C. to smoke D. smoked

6. have you been Ho Chi Minh city?

A. until you not B. already not

C. still not D. not yet

7. at four o'clock Mr. Hung still had some ........... to do in his garden

A. work B. job C. effort D.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

 “Have you __________ this contract yet?” – “Not yet. I’ll try to read it this weekend.”

A. looked over

B. looked out

C. looked up

D. looked into

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

“Have you _____ this contract yet?” – “Not yet. I’ll try to read it this weekend.”

A. looked over

B. looked out

C. looked up

D. looked into

Choose the correct answer A,B,C or D to complete the sentences:
1. Do you mind ...... in here? peaking is not allowed in the library.
A. no taliking            B. not talking           C. not talk          D. not to talk
2. My parents are never pleased with my grades ..... I get nothing less than a "B".
A. even though         B. despite               C. because        D. because of
3. We've decided to go on a vacation ....... all the financial problems we are going through.
A. although               B. since            C. in spite of        D. however
4. He has recieved several scholarships ......... his academic and artistic ability.
A. though                  B. because of           C. despite         D. for
5. I hope ...... in time for my trip to Australia next month.
A. recover           B. recovering      C. to recover      D. to be recovered 
6. I always put off ......... my homework until the last possible moment.
A. doing                     B. to do               C. do               D. in doing
7. ........ riding a bicycle is a good leg exercise, it does not use up a lot of calories.
A. As                   B. Because            C. If                 D. Although
8. I expect to get high marks in this exam ........ I put in a lot of work for it.
A. even though        B. whereas           C. so that           D. because
9. ......... working for the company for six months now, he never seems to know what to do.
A. Since                  B. Although              C. Despite          D. Because of
10. Are you going to make your daughter ........ part time in the store this summer?
A. work                   B. to work               C. working           D. worked
11. ....... he had read the instructions several times, he knew what to do.
A. Whereas             B. Until                  C. After                 D. Although
12. Patricia encouraged me .......... to Stanford, and I got in.
A. applying              B. to apply            C. apply                 D. applied
13. I feel like ........... to the movies this evening - want to come?
A. go                          B. to go               C. to going            D. going    
14. Our company is surviving ......... the fact that the economy has gone into recession.
A. although             B. because of        C. despite          D. whereas
15. It's no use ......... on the telephone. The line is always busy.
A. try to call        B. trying calling      C. to try calling     D. trying to call

Choose the correct answer to complete the following sentences.

   1. Tipping is not a custom in Viet Nam, so you ___________ to tip.

       A. mustn’t                         B. have not                             C. don’t have              D.  need

   2. In the US, people tip 15 to 20 percent ________ the bill ________ the restaurants.

      A. of/ in                              B. of/ at                                    C. on/ in                       D. in/ at

   3. You should break the bread _________ your fingers

     A. by                                    B. ø                                           C. of                             D. with

   4. You __________ wear a uniform ____________ Mondays and Fridays.

      A. have to/ in                      B. have to/ on                            C. must/ in                     D. must/ on

   5. There is a ____________ that we eat moon cakes at Mid Autumn festival.

       A. tradition                         B. customs                                C. thing                         D. regulation

   6. According to ___________, you shouldn’t sweep the floor _________ the first day of Tet.

       A. customs/ in                   B. tradition/ on                         C. tradition/ in             D. regulation/ on

   7. While the teacher __________, Mai ___________ facebook on her smart phone.

       A. was teaching / surfed     B. was teaching / was surfing    C. taught / surfed          D. taught / was surfing 

   8. We went through a stone _______________ into the village.

       A. archway                        B. tray                                      C. green rice                 D. mat 

   9. In the UK, there are lots of customs ____________ table manners

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

   10. There is a British tradition of having afternoon tea _________4 p.m

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

1 when .......... a dictionary , you need to be able to understand the symbols and the abbreviations it contains a using b having used c to use d use 2 how can i know ............book is yours ? they are so alike a what b which c this d the 3 .................. paul brings the money for lunch , we will go right down the cafeteria a since b now that c as soon as d until 4 you have never been to nha trang , ..........................? a have you b have not you c you have d you have not 5 she will visit us as soon as she arrives ................thai nguyen city a at b in c on d to 6 the smaller the room is , the ........................ furniture it needs a fewer b smaller c less d more 7 who is the .....................of the three girls ? a pretty b prettier c more pretty d prettiest 8 the secretary to ............................... i talking did not know where the meeting was a whom b which c that d who i have to be present at eight oclock and so ............................. a are you b do you c have you d you do

V. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges. 1. - Hoa: “That’s an excellent exam you have done, Mai!” - Mai: “………………” A. It’s not bad B. Not at all C. It’s nice of you to say so D. Congratulation                                                                      2. - Mai: “I suggest switching off all the fans before going out.” - Lan: “………” A. Great idea. B. No, thanks. C. How far? D. Yes, please. VI. Circle the mistake that needs correction 1. Lan has not finished her work yet, hasn’t she? A. has not B. his homework C. hasn’t D. he      2. In the future, many houses will be heat by solar energy. A. many B. will be C. heat D. solar