Nadia moved to the United States from Brazil three years ago. He lives with his mother and his sister in a small house that they rent in Minneapolis. His father, Alfredo, stays behind in Brazil because he owns a small business. He'll rejoin the family sometime next year.
Nadia's family had to wait almost ten years to immigrate to the United States. They applied for a visa when Nadia was two years old. They didn't realize it would take so long to obtain permission to enter the United States. They're happy about their new lives, but they get homesick from time to time, and they miss Alfredo.
Nadia is gradually adjusting to his new life in Minneapolis. He still struggles a little with his English, but his new American friends are helping him learn about the language and the culture. He's in his second year in high school, which means he's a sophomore. He has two more years to go before he graduates. His grades are good and he's very active in sports. He plays American-style football in the fall and soccer in the spring.

When did Nadia move to the USA?  ………………………………………………………………….

What is his father’s job?  ……………………………………………………………………………..

Was it long or not for his family to get the visa?  ……………………………………………………

Does he find English difficult?  ……………………………………………………………………..

When will he graduate?  …………………………………………………………………………….

ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEST

Time: 45 minutes

I. LISTENING

1. Listen to the announcement. Fill each of the gaps with the ONE word and/or a number. You will listen TWICE.

Source of noise Organization Phone number

Commercial activities

Transportation activities

Public events

Military vessels

Residential areas local council

2. ________ control

national entertainment

navy department

5. ________ police 1. ________

131454

3. ________

4. ________

133666

2. Listen to a conversation between two friends. Decide if the statements are true (T) or false (F). Circle T or F. You will listen TWICE.

1. Mike wants to go to Canada for holiday. T F

2. Toronto is a multi-cultural city. T F

3. Mike has been to all three cities. T F

4. Toronto people are slow paced. T F

5. Montreal has a light French-Canadian influence. T F

II. READING

1. Read the passage about Miguel. Decide if the statements are true (T) or false (F). Circle T or F.

Miguel moved to the United States from Brazil three years ago. He lives with his mother and his sister in a small house that they rent in Minneapolis. His father, Alfredo, stays behind in Brazil because he owns a small business. He'll rejoin the family sometime next year.

Miguel's family had to wait almost ten years to immigrate to the United States. They applied for a visa when Miguel was two years old. They didn't realize it would take so long to obtain permission to enter the United States. They're happy about their new lives, but they get homesick from time to time, and they miss Alfredo.

Miguel is gradually adjusting to his new life in Minneapolis. He still struggles a little with his English, but his new American friends are helping him learn about the language and the culture. He's in his second year in high school, which means he's a sophomore. He has two more years to go before he graduates. His grades are good and he's very active in sports. He plays American-style football in the fall and soccer in the spring.

1. Miguel is in USA now with his mother and sister. T F

2. Miguel’s dad is a businessman. T F

3. Miguel’s family had their visa right after application. T F

4. Miguel has no difficulty learning English. T F

5. Miguel will graduate in a couple of years. T F

2. Read the passage. Complete each sentence with no more than THREE words.

The recent announcement from the Viet Nam government has claimed that Formosa – a Taiwan steel corporation based in Ha Tinh – was responsible for the mass fish deaths in central Vietnamese provinces in April and May 2016. According to this announcement, Formosa has discharged a significant amount of industrial waste, containing lots of harmful chemicals, into the ocean. This seriously polluted the water and killed the fish. The officials of the company, in a national correspondence meeting, apologized the Vietnamese people with a bow. Formosa would pay $500 million to treat the oceanic pollution and to compensate for economic losses of the region. However, according to environmentalists, it will take a long time for the ecosystem of the central Viet Nam to fully recover. In the mean time, local tourism and fishing industries have already been negatively affected. Due to the fear of polluted water and seafood, many tourists have cancelled their pre-booked tours to Ha Tinh, and fishermen haven’t been able to sell their fish to customers.

1. Formosa caused ______ fish deaths in Ha Tinh province.

2. The polluted water had many ______ and was dumped directly into the ocean.

3. The company promised to pay $500 million to treat the ______and to make up for economic losses.

4. ________ say that the polluted ocean will not restore its previous state very soon.

5. The incident has made tourists cancel their _______ to Ha Tinh.

III. WRITING

1. Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Use the word in brackets. You may need to change the word.

Here is an example.

0. The bookshop is opposite the library.

_________________________ a bookshop opposite the library. (THERE)

Answer: There is

1. The English speaking countries exhibition finishes at 8p.m. (END)

_________________________________________________________

2. How long is the presentation? (LAST) _________________________________________________________

3. The photo session takes place in the library. (HOST) _________________________________________________________

4. What time does the HN302 leave? (DEPARTURE) _________________________________________________________

5. A kilt is the traditional garment for Scottish men.(TRADITIONALLY) _________________________________________________________

2. Your school is holding a writing competition about English speaking countries. Now write a paragraph (80-100 words) to describe one country you like best.

You should mention:

- The name of the country

- Its special features

- The reasons why you like it best

IV. LANGUAGE FOCUS

1. Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others. Circle A, B, or C.

1. A. visual B. thermal C. pollute

2. A. medical B. electric C. botanic

3. A. chemical B. specific C. national

4. A. dramatic B. logical C. continue

5. A. dynamic B. festival C. illegal

2. Read the sentences. Each has three underlined parts, A, B, and C. Which part has an error? Circle A, B, or C.

1. If I were you, I will write a letter to the factory director to complain about the noise.

2. If the soil was polluted, plants won’t be able to grow.

3. If people continue dumping rubbish into oceans, many aquatic creatures don’t survive.

4. If urban citizens take better care of the environment, the city would not be so dirty.

5. If there weren’t so many high-rise buildings, lots of stars will be visible to us.

3. Choose the best option to complete each sentence. Circle A, B, or C.

1. Environmental pollution has ___________ to lots of health problems.

A. caused B. led C. made

2. ___________ industrial waste, many fish cannot survive.

A. Because B. Since C. Because of

3. Oil spills from cargos and ships have ___________ many animals and plants die.

A. made B. caused C. resulted

4. This film is rated 18+ because there are too many ___________ scenes.

A. funny B. violent C. entertaining

5. ___________ effects created an amazing world in the movie, it looked so real!

A. Incredible B. Moved C. Special

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 Read the passage and decide which statements are true (T) or false (F).

David lives in the countryside in Canada. He usually gets up early and does morning exercises with his bike. He rides around his area. After breakfast, he takes a bus to school. He has lessons from 9am to 1.pm. He often has lunch in the school canteen and then he has a short rest. In the afternoon, he has lesson in the library or PE in the gym. After school, he often goes to the sports center near his house and plays basketball or table tennis. In the evening, he often does his homework. Sometimes he surfs the Internet for his school projects. He often goes to bed early.

1.   David lives in the countryside in Canada.

2.   He often rides a bike in the morning

3.   His classes starts at 1 o’clock in the afternoon

4.   In the afternoon, he continues with his lessons at school

5.   He plays basketball or tennis in the school gym

6.   He sometimes surfs the net for his school projects

VIII. Read the passage and decide which statements are true (T) or false (F).

David lives in the countryside in Canada. He usually gets up early and does morning exercises with his bike. He rides around his area. After breakfast, he takes a bus to school. He has lessons from 9am to 1.pm. He often has lunch in the school canteen and then he has a short rest. In the afternoon, he has lesson in the library or PE in the gym. After school, he often goes to the sports center near his house and plays basketball or table tennis. In the evening, he often does his homework. Sometimes he surfs the Internet for his school projects. He often goes to bed early.

1.   David lives in the countryside in Canada.

2.   He often rides a bike in the morning

3.   His classes starts at 1 o’clock in the afternoon

4.   In the afternoon, he continues with his lessons at school

5.   He plays basketball or tennis in the school gym

6.   He sometimes surfs the net for his school projects

II. READING

1. Read the passage and decide whether the sentences are true (T) or false (F). Circle T or F.

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V. Read the passage, and decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F) Dear Sarah, I hope you do not mind me writing to you. You probably do not remember me, but w met about three years ago. My sister Vtasta used to work as an au pair for the famil next door to you and I visited her for a week. We both went to a barbecue at you house. Your dad set fire to a tree in the back garden and had to call the fire brigade I'm sure you remember that. Anyway, I am writing to you now because Vtasta remembers that your parents ar both lawyers. I'm studying Law at university here in the Czech Republic. It's five-year course, and I^ prime m to finish my second year. I've decided to spend next yea working in the UK, partly to improve my English and partly to earn some money Could your mum or dad give me any advice about how to get a job in a law firm? I't prepared to do any kind of work. I'm enclosing a recent photo of me, Vtasta and two friends of ours. Vlasta is the gi with long, blond hair. I'm the one on the left, with short, dark hair and a long-sleeve T-shirt. Best wishes Marek Zeman 1. Marek and Sarah have never met face to face. 2. Vtasta used to work as an au pair for the family next door to Sarah's family. 3. Marek has nearly finished his university studies . 4. There are four people in the photo.

I.                   Read the passage and decide if the statements are True (T) or False (F).

Quang is a gymnast. He is tall and thin. He has short black hair. His eyes are brown. He has a round face and thin lips. Quang is having dinner at the moment. He is eating fish. He often has fish, meat and vagetables for dinner. After dinner he eats bananas. Then he drinks orange juice. He feels full after dinner.

....... 1. Quang is a student.

....... 2. He is short and big.

....... 3. He has short hair.

....... 4. His hair is white.

....... 5. He has brown eyes.

....... 6. Quang's face is round and his lips are full.

....... 7. He is having a bath now.

....... 8. He is eating vegetables.

....... 9. He often has dinner with fish, meat and vegetables.

....... 10. Quang feels hungry after dinner.

V. Read the passage and decide which statement is true (T) or false (F):

My friens’s name is Mark. He is from Amsterdam, Holland. He is Dutch. He has two children. His wife, Jane, is American. She is from Boston in the United States. Her family is still in Boston, but she now works and lives with Mark in Milan. They speak English, Dutch, German and Italian! Their children are pupils at a local primary school. Their children go to school with other children from all over the world. Flora, their daughter, has friends from France, Switzerland, Austria and Sweden. Hans, their son goes to school with students from South Africa, Portugal, Spain and Canada. Of course, there are many children from Italy. Imagine, French, Swiss, Austrian, Swedish, South African, American, Italian, Spanish and Canadian children all learn together in Italy!

* Read the text and decide if the following statements are True (T) or False (F)
Hoi An, once known as Faifo, with more than 2,000 years history, was the principal port of the Cham Kingdom. While the serious shipping business has long been moved to Da Nang, the heart of the city is still the Old Town, full of winding lanes and Chinese-styled shop-houses. Although almost all shops now cater to the tourist trade, the architecture has been largely preserved, which is unusual in Vietnam, and renovation has proceeded slowly and carefully.
However, the culture & heritage that this UNESCO World Heritage Site (WHS) was trying to preserve has faded away. Since 1999, when UNESCO WHS status was awarded, there has been a massive increase in tourism - with the result that most houses have been sold by the community to speculators and shop owners to be used for commercial purposes. The former community, and with it their culture and heritage, has gone and in their place are endless indistinguishable shops, restaurants, art galleries, etc. There are literally hundreds of tailor shops in Hoi An.
……1. Hoi An used to be a trading port.
……2. Da Nang has replaced Hoi An as a hub for shipping business.
……3. There are more than 100 tailor shops in Hoi An.
……4. The UNESCO World Heritage Site refers to Hoi An.
……5. The culture and heritage of Hoi An has been largely preserved.