Read the passage then choose the true (T) of false (F) statements.

In the first year of lower secondary school, I had some difficulties in learning English. My English pronunciation was really bad and my English grammar was worse. I did not know about this. One afternoon after the lesson, my teacher of English told me to wait for for her outside the classroom. She took me to the school library and showed me cassettes of pronunciation drills Kelt in a glass bookcase. She also told me how to use an English-English dictionary to improve my English grammar. "Now I think you know what you should do", did she. I made much progress and only one year later, I won the first prize in the English speaking contest held for secondary school. Students in my home town.

1. What difficulties did Nam have in learning English in the first year?

A. The pronunciation C. Both pronunciation and grammar

B. The grammar D. The way of improving his pronunciation

2. How was his English pronunciation?

A. It was really bad C. It was wonderful

B. It was really good D. It was very interesting

3. Who wanted to meet him one afternoon after lesson?

A. His teacher B. One of his friends C. His father D. His mother

4. What did he win in the English speaking contest one year later?

A. The first prize B. the second prize C. the third prize D. fourth prize

Supply the correct verb forms.

1. He (run) as fast as he could, but he realized he was not strong enough (be) a good marathon runner. In the distance he could just make out the shapes of the (lead) runners, (get) further ahead every minute.

2. Every day you can (hear) something interesting t school. When you come home after classes, you often (tell) your parents what you (hear) and (see) at school. Two friends went on a trip to London.

3. They (enter) restaurant for dinner. On the table (stand) a jar of mustard. Not having seen mustard before, one of them (take) a spoonful into his mouth. Years immediately filled his eyes and his friend asked him what he (cry) about.

4. In two minutes I (be) up the tree, but It was very difficult (get) to the nest. When at last I got there and (can cook) into the nest, I (see) the two young eagles and also some food for them-meat and finish. When I tried (take) the young eagles out of the nest, I suddenly (feel) a terrible pain in the back of my head. I (look) round and (see) the mother eagle. And she (be) ready to make a second attack. You (must know) how strong these eagles are.

5. Eric (bear) in 1903 in India where his father worked for the civil service. The family (move) to England in 1907 and his 1917 Eric (enter) Eton where he (contribute) regularly to the college magazine. His first article (appear) in Lemon in October 1928 while he (live) in Paris.

6. Jack Cooper (be) a production manager at Weston Aeronautics for ten years now. He (live) in a small house in the suburbs of Bristol with his wife, Peggy. At the moment, Weston (expand) into Europe and they (build) a new factory in Toulouse.

Supply the correct verb forms.

1. He (run) as fast as he could, but he realized he was not strong enough (be) a good marathon runner. In the distance he could just make out the shapes of the (lead) runners, (get) further ahead every minute.

2. Every day you can (hear) something interesting t school. When you come home after classes, you often (tell) your parents what you (hear) and (see) at school. Two friends went on a trip to London.

3. They (enter) restaurant for dinner. On the table (stand) a jar of mustard. Not having seen mustard before, one of them (take) a spoonful into his mouth. Years immediately filled his eyes and his friend asked him what he (cry) about.

4. In two minutes I (be) up the tree, but It was very difficult (get) to the nest. When at last I got there and (can cook) into the nest, I (see) the two young eagles and also some food for them-meat and finish. When I tried (take) the young eagles out of the nest, I suddenly (feel) a terrible pain in the back of my head. I (look) round and (see) the mother eagle. And she (be) ready to make a second attack. You (must know) how strong these eagles are.

5. Eric (bear) in 1903 in India where his father worked for the civil service. The family (move) to England in 1907 and his 1917 Eric (enter) Eton where he (contribute) regularly to the college magazine. His first article (appear) in Lemon in October 1928 while he (live) in Paris.

6. Jack Cooper (be) a production manager at Weston Aeronautics for ten years now. He (live) in a small house in the suburbs of Bristol with his wife, Peggy. At the moment, Weston (expand) into Europe and they (build) a new factory in Toulouse.

Supply the correct verb forms.

1. He (run) as fast as he could, but he realized he was not strong enough (be) a good marathon runner. In the distance he could just make out the shapes of the (lead) runners, (get) further ahead every minute.

2. Every day you can (hear) something interesting t school. When you come home after classes, you often (tell) your parents what you (hear) and (see) at school. Two friends went on a trip to London.

3. They (enter) restaurant for dinner. On the table (stand) a jar of mustard. Not having seen mustard before, one of them (take) a spoonful into his mouth. Years immediately filled his eyes and his friend asked him what he (cry) about.

4. In two minutes I (be) up the tree, but It was very difficult (get) to the nest. When at last I got there and (can cook) into the nest, I (see) the two young eagles and also some food for them-meat and finish. When I tried (take) the young eagles out of the nest, I suddenly (feel) a terrible pain in the back of my head. I (look) round and (see) the mother eagle. And she (be) ready to make a second attack. You (must know) how strong these eagles are.

5. Eric (bear) in 1903 in India where his father worked for the civil service. The family (move) to England in 1907 and his 1917 Eric (enter) Eton where he (contribute) regularly to the college magazine. His first article (appear) in Lemon in October 1928 while he (live) in Paris.

6. Jack Cooper (be) a production manager at Weston Aeronautics for ten years now. He (live) in a small house in the suburbs of Bristol with his wife, Peggy. At the moment, Weston (expand) into Europe and they (build) a new factory in Toulouse.

The simple past and the past continuous

Put the verbs in brackets into the simple past or the past continuous tense.

21 He (clean) his gun when it accidentally (go) off and (kill) him.

22 He (not allow) us to go out in the boat yesterday as a strong wind (blow).

23 As I (cross) the road I (step) on a banana skin and (fall) heavily.

24 I still (lie) on the road when I (see) a lorry approaching.

25 Luckily the driver (see) me and (stop) the lorry in time.

26 How you (damage) your car so badly? ~

-I (run) into a lamp-postyesterday. ~

-I suppose you (drive) too quickly or were not looking where you (go).

27 As he (get) into the bus it (start) suddenly and he (fall) backwards on to the road.

29 When he (mend) the fuse he (get) a very bad shock.

30 When I (hear) his knock I (go) to the door and (open) it, but I (not recognize) him at first because I (not wear) my glasses.

31 When I (come) in, they (sit) round the fire. Mr Pitt (do) a crossword puzzle, Mrs Pitt (knit), the others (read). Mrs Pitt (smile) at me and (say), 'Come and sit down.'

32 While the guests (dance) thieves (break) into the house and (steal) a lot of fur coats.

34 She was very extravagant. She always (buy) herself new clothes.

36 Whenever the drummer (begin) practising, the people in the next flat (bang) on

the wall.

37: Mr.Smith never (wake)up in time in the morning and always (get) into trouble for being late ; so one day he (go) to town and (buy) an alarm clock.

38: To get to home , he (have) to go to a field where a bad - temoered bull usually (graze).

1. Complete the text using the verbs in brackets. Use the correct form of the past simple, past continuous or past perfect.

When Henry.......... (be) a student, he and his friend Tony ... (decide) to go on a hitch-hiking holiday in France. After they... (wait) for an hour by the side of the road, a driver ....(stop) for them. They... (understand) that the man .....(plan) to drive from north to south without stopping and he ... (need) someone to keep him awake. Hours later, while Tony ...(sleep) on back seat. Henry ...(do) his best to entertain the driver. They ....(drive) through a mountainous area in the south of France when the driver suddenly..... (fall) asleep. The car ...(go) off the road and into some small trees. Luckily, Henry and the driver ...(get out) of the car unhurt. But most surprising of all, under a lot of luggage and blankets, Henry ...(find) his friend between the font and back seat. He....(be)) in such a deep sleep that he.... (not even wake up).

2. Read the story and write questions for the answers in brackets.

Amanda Boyle was duriious when a thief stole her smartphone. However, when she phoned her number the thief, Rory Boggs, answered. She asked for his name and address and he gave it to her. She told the police, who arrested Rory. Amanda got her phone back and Rory went to prison.

1. Who/take her phone? (a thief)

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2. What/Amanda do? (she phoned her number)

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3. Who/ answer? (Rory Biggs-the thief)

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4. What/ Amandaask for? ( his name and address)

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5. Who/ Amanda tell? ( she tole the police)

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6. What/ happen to Amanda and Rory? ( She got her phone, he went to prison)

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I. Chọn câu trả lời đúng nhất (3 điểm) 1. It's very kind _______ you to help us. Thanks a lot. A. for B. to C. with D. of 2.The hospital building is divided _______ four sections. A. in B. into C. tor D. about 3.Did he ______ live in the country when he was young? A. use to B. used to C. be used to D. get used to 4. Tam wishes his father _______ here now to help him. A . is B. were C. will be D. would be 5. What a pity! Lan can`t come with us. We all wish she ______ be here. A. would B. should C. could D. can

Choose the correct option A,B,C or D to complete the sentences. ( 2ms )

1. Minh is .............................. the most sucessful student in my class..

A.so long B. by how C. by far D. so now

2. ........................... my cousin is young, she is one of the most skillful artisan in Bat Trang village.

A. When B. Although C. Whereas D. In order to

3. The amusement centre is so small that they cannot ................... the demand of the local residents.

A. keep up with B. face up to C. deal about D. set up

4. Karachi is .............................city in the world population.

A. the two largest B. the two larger C. The second largest D. the second larger

5. He wondered ................................ his parents what he really thought.

A. whether he tell B. whether tell C. whether to tell D. whether telling

6. I have no idea .......................... to buy the traditional drums.

A. who B. what C. where D. how often

7. A: My closest friend misunderstood me. –

B: ....................................................

A. Well done! B. If I were you I would get some sleep.

C. Congratulation! D. I understand how you feel.

8. A: I won the first prize in the English speaking contest. -

B: ....................................................

A. Stay calm. Everything will be alright! B. Congratulation!

C. If I were you I would get some sleep. D. I understand how you feel.

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to answer these following questions

“The Beauty and the Beast” is a heartfelt story about true love which transforms the Beast into a prince. The fairytale starts with a young girl who lived with her father and two sisters. They lived a good life in a big house but due to some unfortunate turn of events her father lost all his money. They were forced to move into a smaller house. The two sisters kept on grieving for their former life and Beauty kept her sadness for herself and tried her best to help her family.

One day the father found out there is a slight chance he could get back a part of his fortune when one of the ships got back. The two sisters demanded all sorts of thing but Beauty just wanted a single rose. On his way home, the father got lost and wandered into the Beast’s castle. The Beast let him go under the condition of him sending one of his daughters to the castle.

Beauty’s life in the castle was pleasant. She had her room and she was served. Unhappy about his appearance, the Beast never appeared. Beauty only heard his voice. As time passed by they started to love each other. One day, the Beast let her go home to look after her sick father. While she was taking care of her father, she had a dream about Beast dying. When she came back to the palace she found the Beast ill in his bed. She didn’t want him to die and she told him she’ll marry him.

Beast disappeared all of the sudden and its place was taken by a beautiful prince. He told her all about a fairy enchanting him and how the spell could have only been broken by a girl falling in love with him. After her father got better, they threw a wedding and then they all lived happily ever after.

Why did the beauty’s family have to live in a smaller house?

A. There was a flood

B. The father’s business got bad

C. The mother passed away

D. Their money was stolen