Choose the underlined word or phrase in each of the sentences that need correcting.

1. People(A) use cars(B) with a(C) various(D) purposes.

2. People will usually [give to smoking(A)] if they [are told(B)] to(C) by [their doctor(D)]

3. I [have read(A)] "Gone with the wind" when I(B) was(C) in(D) high school.

4. Would(A) you mind [to take(B)] me to school when(C) you have(D) free time?

5. Sometimes(A) I get(B) so bore(C) in class that I fall(D) asleep.

6. Albert Einstein was [such brilliant a scientist(A)] that [many of his colleagues(B)] had to study(C) for [several years(D)] in order to form opinions about his theories.

7. Susan stopped [to write(A)] her letter because(B) she had to leave(C) [for the hospital(D)]

Question 1: Did Mary …………………….up early when she was a student?        

            A. used to get             B. use to get                C. use to                      D. used to be

Question 2:Everyone has read the lasted news on the website, ________?

            A. hasn’t he                 B. haven’t they                       C. don’t they.              D.  doesn’t he

Question 3: My friends and I usually play soccer ………….Sunday afternoon.

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

Question 4:I………………. English here since I graduated from the university.

            A. taught                     B. teaching                  C. am teaching            D. have taught

Question 5:…………………are funnel-shaped storms passing overland below a thunderstorm.

            A. Earthquakes           B. Tropical storms       C. Tornadoes               D. Typhooon

Question 6:Where......................if you have a car?

            A. you will go             B. do you do               C. will you go             D. you will

Question 7: What a pity! Mai can’t come. I wish  Mai ……………… come.

            A. could                      B. did                          C. couldn’t                  D. can 

Question 8:We have many well- ........................ teachers here.

            A. qualify                    B. quality                    C. qualified                 D. qualification

Question 9:Do you know the man ………………..is talking to our teacher?

            A. who                                    B. whom                     C. which                      D. what

Question 10:I read the book, …………………..I did not understand it.

            A. but                          B. so                            C. therefore     D.  because                   

Question 11:Many tourists enjoy most of the festivals in Viet Nam although they don’t understand Vietnamese …………………very much.

            A. information                        B. seasons                   C. culture                    D. cultural      

Question 12: Churches and pagodas are places of ........................

            A. visit                        B. worship                   C. amusement             D. entertainment

Question 13:The ................ religion in Malaysia is Islam.

            A. biggest                    B. official                    C. popular                   D. first

Question 14:...................... clothes do you prefer, T-shirt or pullover?

            A. What                      B. How                       C. Which                     D. Where

Question 15:My uncle was a ................... He had a large collection of musical instruments.

            A. music                      B. musical                   C. musically                D. musician

Question 16:Vietnamese women prefer to wear modern clothing ............................ work.

            A. at                            B. in                            C. to                            D. with

Question 17:Environmental pollution can be caused by ……….. events such as volcanoes and  forest fires but it largely occurs due to the pollutants caused by human activities. 

A. nature                     B. natural                    C. naturally                 D. naturalize

Question 18:It’s ............... to call anyone at night.

            A. convenience           B. inconvenience         C. convenient              D. inconvenient

Question 19: The Muong people follow the tradition of  …………….. a rock. 

            A. tradition                 B. worshiping              C. custom                    D. commemorating

Question 20:The national dress of Japanese women is...............................

            A. Kimono                  B. Aodai                     C. Sari             D. Jeans

II. Make the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined word or phrase in each sentence below that needs correcting (1.0 point)

Question 21: Yesterday when Jane phoned, Mike had dinner with his family.

                                          A                  B                  C                D

Question 22: This book was writingby Jack London, an American writer.

                         A                     B         C                         D

Question 23: Mr. Johnson used to running every morning, but he doesn’t now.

                                             A            B                                 C            D

Question 24: Bob and Susan usually goes out fora mealon Saturday evenings.

                                                              A           B      C     D

Question 25: I am afraid this camera is too expensive for weto buy.

                              A                                B                          C     D

B. LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS

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. (1.0 point)

Question 26: Lan : Let me congratulate you on your success.

                       Mai : …………………………

A. I'm sorry. I can't.                            B. Yes, let's.                           

C. That's very kind of you to say so.  D. Congratulations!

Question 27: Trung: I’ve passed the entrance exam to Nguyen Trai High School.

Nam:  …………………………….

            A. You’re welcome.                            B. Congratulations!    

C. Oh, thank you very much.              D. Yes, let’s

Question 28:Tom: Do you mind if I take a photo?

John:...................................................................

A. No, I wouldn’t.          B. I’d prefer you didn’t.

C. I’d prefer you don’t.      D. Yes, I do

Question 29:Nhung: What about going to the cinema for a new film?

Trang:   ……………………..

            A. Good idea.                        B. I’d prefer you didn’t          

           C. Not at all. You can do it.    D. Good luck

Question 30:Mai:Let^’s go for a drink ~Nhung: ______________

           A. Yes, please                  B. You^’re  welcome             C. It ^‘s all right       D. That^’s a good idea

C. READING

I. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks. (1.0 point)

Water pollution is the contamination of bodies of water such as lakes, rivers, oceans, and groundwater (the water beneath the Earth’s surface). It is one of the most serious types of pollution.Water pollution can have many different causes. Factories dump (31)……………….waste into lakes and rivers. Sewage from households is another cause. Farms using pesticides to kill insects and herbicides to kill weeds can also lead to water pollution. These factors cause ‘point source’ pollution while (32)………………from storm water and the atmosphere result in ‘non-point source’ pollution.Water pollution can have dramatic effects. In many poor nations, there are frequent outbreaks of cholera and other diseases (33)………………..people drinking untreated water. Humans can even die if they drink contaminated water. (34)……………water also causes the death of aquatic animals such as fish, crabs, or birds. Other animals eat these dead animals and may also get sick. In addition, herbicides in water can kill aquatic plants and (35)…………..further damage to the environment.So what should we do to reduce water pollution?

Question 31: A. industry                                B. industrial                C. technology              D.  technological

Question 32: A. because                                B. because of              C. so                            D. but

Question 33: A. because                                B. because of              C. so                            D. but

Question 34: A. Polluting                              B. Pollute                    C. Polluted                  D. To pollute

Question 35: A. get                                        B. has                          C. make                       D. cause         

II. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. (1.0 point)

            In the USA, people celebrate Mother’s day and Father’s day. Mother’s day is celebrated on the second Sunday in May. On this occasion, mother usually receives greeting cards and gifts from her husband and children. The best gifts of all American Mom are a day of leisure. The majority of American mothers have outside jobs as well as housework, so their working days are often very hard. Flower is an important part of Mother’s day. Mothers are often given a plant for the occasion, particularly if “they” are elderly.

Father’s day is celebrated throughout the USA and Canada on the third Sunday in June. The holiday customs are similar to Mother’s day. Dad also receives greeting cards and gifts from his family and enjoys a day of leisure.

Question 36: Where do people celebrate Father’s day and Mother’s day?

A. In Viet Nam                       B. In the USA             C. In the world  D. All are correct

Question 37: What are the best gifts of all American Mom?

A. Flowers                  B. A day of working               C. A free day  D. Dresses      

Question 38: What is an important part of Mother’s day?

A. Gift                                    B. Present                                C. Working                             D. Flower

Question 39: The word “they” in line 5 refer to?

A. Fathers.                  B. Mothers.                             C. Flowers                               D. Presents     

Question 40: Which of the following is NOT true?

A. Father’s day is celebrated on the third of June every year.

B. Mother’s day is celebrated on the second Sunday in May

C. American mothers often have hard working days. 

D. Dad also receives greeting cards and gifts from his family.

D. WRITING

I. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions. ( (1.0 point)

Question 41: You’d better take a taxi in case it was raining

B. She advised us to take a taxi because it was raining outside

C. She gave us a lift because it was raining heavily

D. She didn’t lend us any raincoats but a taxi

Question 42:We’ll get there early so that we’ll be able to get tickets.

A. If we get there early, we’ll be able to get tickets.

B. If we don’t get there early, we’ll be able to get tickets.

C. If we get there early, we won’t be able to get tickets.

D. Unless we get there early, we’ll be able to get tickets.

Question 43: “Close your books and go out to play”, the teacher said to us.

A. The teacher told us close our books and go out to play.

B. The teacher told us to closing our books and go out to play.

C. The teacher told us closing our books and go out to play.

D. The teacher told us to close our books and go out to play.

Question 44:My dad worked in a factory in the past, but doesn’t work there now.

A. My dad used to working in a factory.

B. My dad used to be working in a factory.

C. My dad used to work in a factory.

D. My dad used to be work in a factory.

Question 45: Mr. Peter has written a lot of articles for the CNN News.

A. A lot of articles have written for the CNN News by Mr. Peter.

B. A lot of articles have been written for the CNN News by Mr. Peter.

C. A lot of articles has written for the CNN News by Mr. Peter.

D. A lot of articles has been written for the CNN News by Mr. Peter.

II. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that can be made from the cues given. (1.0 point)

Question 46:   He / say / he / be/ artisan / workshop / since 2010.

A. He said he was an artisan of the workshop since 2010.

B. He said was an artisan at the workshop since 2010.

C. He said he had been an artisan of the workshop since 2010.

D. He said he has been an artisan atthe workshop since 2010.

Question 47:   I / look forward / make / own conical hat / Tay Ho village / Hue.

A. I look forward to making my own conical hat in Tay Ho village in Hue.

B. I look forward making my own conical hat in Tay Ho village in Hue.

C. I look forward to make my own conical hat in Tay Ho village in Hue.

D. I am looking forward to make my own conical hat in Tay Ho village in Hue.

Question 48: there / new / customs / different / be / countries / for / celebrating / year.

A. There are customs different countries for celebrating the New Year.

B. There are various customs for celebrating the New Year in different countries.

C. There are customs in different countries for celebrating New Year.

D. There is customs in different countries for celebrating the New Year.

Question 49:   day  / May / celebrated / mother’s / second / Sunday.

A. Mother’s day celebrated on the second Sunday in May.

B. Mother’s day was celebrated on the second Sunday in May.

C. Mother’s day is celebrated the second Sunday in May.

D. Mother’s day celebrated on second Sunday in May.

Question 50:The teacher asks me if I speak an English fluent.

A. The teacher asks me if I speak English fluent.

B. The teacher asked me if I spoke English fluently.

C. The teacher asks me if I can speak English fluent.

D. The teacher asked me if do I speak English fluently.

1. I read an interesting _________ in the paper the other day.

 A. article             B. information             C. news                       D. reporting

2. I’ve only had time to read the ________ in this morning’s paper.

   A. columns             B. headings                 C. headlines                D. sections

3. A newspaper’s opinions are given in its ____________

   A. cartoons                  B. editorial                  C. reports                    D. titles

4. The person who reads the news on TV is called a (n) ____________

 A. announcer     B. commentator          C. journalist                 D. newsreader

5. The terrorists who hijacked the plane last night are still holding ten________

 A. casualties          B. hostages                  C. pedestrians             D. victims

6. I always get nervous on a plane before it______________.  

   A. lifts off                B. lifts up                    C. takes up                  D. takes off

7. And I’m even more worried when it’s about to ___________.

   A. anchor                    B. fall                          C. ground                    D. land

8. The most popular destinations for __________ holidays are Spain, Italy and Greece.

   A. charter              B. package                  C. packed                    D. packet

9. When you’re abroad, it’s useful to be able to speak the language __________.

   A. currently            B. flowingly                C. fluently                   D. thoroughly

10. If you can’t speak the language it’s a good idea to take a (n) __________ with you.

 A. guide book     B. interpreter               C. language guide       D. phrase book

Read the following passage and write a summary of around 50 words .

BICYCLES

The bicycle is a cheap and clean way to travel . The first bicycle was made about one hundred and fifty years ago . At first , bicycles were expensive . Only rich people could buy one . These early bicycles looked very different from the one we have today . Later , when bicycles became cheaper , many people bought one . People started riding bicycles to work and in their free time .

Today , people use cars more than bicycles ; cars are much faster and you don't get wet when it rains ! But some people still prefer to cycle to work . They say that there are too many cars in town centres and you can't find anywhere to park .

HELP ME !!!!!!!!! MÌNH ĐANG CẦN GẤP LẮM !!!!!

Part 1. Read the passage below and circle the correct answer A, B, C, or D. (1.0 point)

The media are the means by which people learn what is (1) in the city, in the country and in the world. The news media can be classified (2)

two general categories: the categories of print media and electronic media. Print media use the written material to communicate news to (3) . Electronic media use air waves to (4) news to homes, offices and public places. Print media are usually divided into magazines and newspapers. Most newspapers are printed news daily. For example, the newspaper “The New York Time” is (5) daily. However, Newsweek and Time magazines are published once a week. The electronic media are (6) divided into radio and television. (7) news is news that you listen to. In the United States many radio (8) broadcast five minutes of news every hour. Television news is news that you not only listen to but also watch. In Canada and the United States, for example, many people watch an hour of news on TV at six o’clock in the evening. In the future, new categories of news media will (9)

even today computers are beginning to influence the transmission and reception (10) news.

1. A. showing B. making C. doing D. happening

2. A. for B. into C. about D. to

3. A. spectators B. viewers C. readers D. listeners

Read the following passage and write a summary of around 50 words .

BICYCLES

The bicycle is a cheap and clean way to travel . The first bicycle was made about one hundred and fifty years ago . At first, bicycles were expensive . Only rich people could buy one . These early bicycles looked very different from the one we have today . Later , when bicycles became cheaper , many people bought one . People started riding bicycles to work and in their free time .

Today , people use cars more than bicycles ; cars are much faster and you don't get wet when it rains ! But some people still prefer to cycle to work . They say that there are too many cars in town centres and you can't find anywhere to park .

HELP ME !!!!!!!!!

News media are the means or methods by which people learn what is happening in the city, in the country, and in the world. The news media can be classified into two general categories of print media and electronic media.Print media use the written material to communicate news to readers. Electronic media use radio waves to send news into magazines and newspapers. Most newspapers print news daily. For example, the newspapers “The New York Time” is published weekly, the News week and Times magazines are published once a week. The electronic media are generally divided into radio and television. Radio news is the one that you listen to. In theUnited States, many radio stations broadcast five minutes of news every hour Television news is the one that you not only listen to but also watch it. In Canada and the United States, for example, many people watch an hour of news on TV at six o’clock in the evening. In the future new categories of new media will develop. Even today computers are beginning to influence the transmission and reception of news.

1. What does new media helo people to do? - It helps us______.

A. Learn what is happening in our country as well as in the world

B. Communicate news to readers

C. Send news into magazines and newpapers

D. Relax after work or study

2. The word published in line 3 in the socond paragraph is closest in meaning to_____.

A. Printed

B. Written

C. Typed

D. Sold

3. Print media presents news____.

A. Orally

B. Visually

C. Aurally

D. Orally and visually

4. How often do most newpapers print news?

A. Every month

B. Every week

C. Every day

D. Every hour

5. Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the reading passage?

A. There are two genaral categories of the news media.

B. Radio waves are used to send news into magazines and newspapers.

C. "The New York Time" is published evry week.

D. Television and radio are two types of print media

II. Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from

     It is estimated that about 200 million people who use Internet computer network around the world. Most people use the Internet to get information or for entertainment. A new study, however, says that almost 6% of Internet users are using it so often that it is seriously harming their lives. The study says these people may find it difficult to stop using the Internet because they have become addicted. Someone who is addicted finds it extremely difficult to stop an activity. According to Mr. Greenfield, a psychologist, 30% Internet users say that they use the Internet to escape from problems or emotions. The study also shows that having discussions with strangers in Internet areas called “chat room” is one of the most addictive activities.

1. Most people use the Internet……………

A. for getting information      B. for entertainment     C. A and B are wrong.            D. A and B are correct

2. Some people use the Internet so often that………………..

A. they become more and more intelligent                 B. it is seriously harming their lives

C. it is good for their mind                                        D. they become computer programmers

3. When someone is addicted to the Internet………………

            A. they cannot stop using it easily                              B. they can stop using it easily

            C. they can get rid of it                                               D. they will become intelligent

4. According to Mr. Greenfield, 30% Internet users use the internet……………………

A. for entertainment              B. for getting information                                          

C. for chatting                      D. for escaping from problems or emotions

5. One of the most addictive activities is………………..

A. setting programs                 B. playing chess          C. chatting      D. getting information

D. WRITING: Complete the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first sentence.

1. These pupils  are hard-working so they get good marks for the test.

If …………………………………………………………………………………

2. John likes eating too much fast food, that’s why he is becoming fatter and fatter.

If …………………………………………………………………………………

3. Mai  doesn’t know the meaning of the words because she doesn’t have a dictionary.

If …………………………………………………………………………………

4. Children like to eat ice-cream. It can cause toothache if they have too much everyday. (which)

……………………………………………………………………………………

5. The gentleman in black is a famous writer. You met him at the party yesterday. (who)

…………………………………………………………………………………………

13. I (hear) the good news from Mary a few minutes ago. 14. I think people ______________ CDs in 20 years’ time. (not, use) 15.I ______________ (listen) to music in my free time. 16.It often (rain) ______________ in the summer. 17.We ______________ (not want) to see that film because it looks boring. 18. I (visit) our form teacher in the hospital already. 19.I promise that I ______________ (not be) late for school again. 20.Simon usually ______________ (do) his homework and ______________ (watch) TV at the same time. 21.The students ______________ (plant) some flowers in the schoolyard tomorrow. 22.Nam and Vinh______________ (play) volleyball three times a week. 23.The train ______________ (leave) at 6 o’clock in the morning. 24. I _____________ at home last weekend. (stay) 25. Angela ______________ to the cinema last night. (go) 26. I and my friends ______________ a great time in Nha Trang last year. (have) 27. My vacation in Hue last summer ______________ wonderful. (be) 28. We ___________________our holiday yet. (not/ plan) 29. He just ______________ out for 2 hours (go) 30. _____________________ this lesson yet? ( you, learn)