IV. Read the passage and choose the best answer.

Michael Jackson was born on August 29, 1958, in Gary in the United States. In 1964, Michael joined the band “The Jackson Brothers”. He began his solo career in 1971. He was called “The King of Pop”. In his career, he got a lot of awards, including 13 Grammy Awards and 26 American Music Awards. “Earth Song” is one of his most successful songs. He died on June 25, 2009 in Los Angeles, California, the U.S.

When was Michael Jackson born?

A. in 1971    

B. in 1964     

C. in 1958    

D. in 2009

Michael Jackson was born on August 29, 1958, in Gary in the United States. In 1964, Michael joined the band “The Jackson Brothers”. He began his solo career in 1971. He was called “The King of Pop”. In his career, he got a lot of awards, including 13 Grammy Awards and 26 American Music Awards. “Earth Song” is one of his most successful songs. He died on June 25, 2009 in Los Angeles, California, the U.S.

Where was Michael Jackson born? – He was born in …………

A. Gary     

B. the United States     

C. London    

D. Both A and B

Read the following facts and write a paragraph about michael jackson.

1. born: August 29, 1958, Gary, Indiana, the US

_____________________________

2. 1964 joined band "the Jackson Brothers"

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3. 1971 began his solo career

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4. called ' the King of Pop', got a lot of awards, including 13 Grammy Awards and 26 American Music Awards

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5. 'Earth Song' - one of his most successful songs

______________________________

6. died June 25, 2009, Los Angeles, California, the US

_______________________________

Known as the “ King of Pop,” Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958 to June 25, 2009) (1) __________  a best-selling American singer, songwriter and dance. As a child, Jackson (2) __________  the lead singer of his family’s popular Motown group, the Jackson 5. He went on to a solo (3) __________ of astonishing worldwide success, delivering No.1 hits from the (4) __________  Off the Wall, Thrilled and Bad. In his later years, Jackson was dogged by allegations (5) __________ child molestation. He died of a drug overdose just (6) __________  launching a comeback tour in 2009.

I.Choose the best answer to complete the sentences

1.-.................do you find making pottery?-I finding making pottery interesting

A.What B.How C.Why D.When

2.Jenny ..................two eggshells and he will contiue the third one

A.carves B.has carved C.carved D.will carved

3.My father hates ...................coffee.He prefers tea

A.to dink B.dink C.dinks D.dinking

4.I have a temperature, .....................................

A.but I go to bed early B.so I feel tired C.or I am putting on weight D.and I eat more vegetables

5.Which word has the underlined part pronouced differently from the others?

A.away B.answer C.sunburn D.picture

6.Which word has main stress differently from the others?

A.volunteer B.charity C.melody D.calorie

7.Beethoven .......................a lot of songs

A.composes B.composed C.has composed D.compose

8.Liz: I am so nervous that I am Putting on weight

Tony:...................................

A.Wash your hand more B.Eat less junk food C.Sleep more D.Sunbathe less

9.Jack spends almost his time staring at his smartphone,................is very short-sighted

A.and B.or C.but D.so

10.My father loved ..................horse-siding when he was young

A.doing B.going C.playing D.taking

11.She feels itchy and her nose is running. She says she has.................

A.headache B.toothache C.allergy D.flu

12.Jenifer says that she................collecting dolls, but she ....................in the future

A.will like/ won't continue B.likes/ won't continue C.likes/continues D.will like/continues

13.It is interesting_______tree leaves from different continues

A.collecting B.to collect C.collect D.collects

14.My dad enjoys_________his bike to work

A.to ride B.ride C.rides D.riding

15.I love cooking,_______my sister doesn't

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

16.Laughing is good________your health

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

17.Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced/3:/

A.dear B.pear C.earn D.heart

18.Choose one mistake and correct it

I find carve eggshells boring because it takes a lot of time to complete onshell

A B C D

II.Read the passage and answer the question

Micael Jackson was born on August 29,1958,in Gary in the United States. In 1964, Michael joined the band "the Jackson Brothers". He began his solo career in 1971.He was called "the King of Pop". In his career, he got a lot of awards, including 13 Grammy Awards and 26 American Music Awards. "Earth Song"ia one of his most successful songs. He died on June 25, 2009in Los Angeles, California, the U.S

1.When was Michael Jakson born?

...............................................................

2.Where was Michael Jakson born?

...............................................................

3.When did Michael join the band "the Jackson Brothers" ?

...............................................................

4.Did he start his solo career in 1964?

...............................................................

III.Writing

I.Rewrite the following sentences in such way that they stay the same meaning

1.Ha Noi has many interesting places.

-> There are.........................................

2.The blue dress is cheaper than the red one

-> The red dress is ..........................................

II.Write an invitation card to yuor birthday party by filling the suitable information

Dear............

I am having a birthday party on .............................................................................................................

The party will be at...............................................................at...................................................................

I hope you will come and join the fun.

Love,

.....................................................................................................................................................................

Tel:.................................................................................................

III. Read the text below and write oe word in each blank to compele

Know as the "King of Pop", Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958 to June 25,2009) (1) a best-selling American singer, songwriter and dancer. As a child, Jackson (2) the lead singer of his family's popular Motown group, the Jackson 5. He went on to a solo (3) of astonishing worldwide success, delivering No.1 hits from the (4) Off the Wall, Thriller and Bad. In his later year, Jackson was dogged by allegations (5) child molestation. He died of a drug overdose just (6) launching a comeback tour in 2009.

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1. When ____________ the school?

A) have you joined   B) did you joined   C) did you join     D) have you ever joined

2. _____________ in England?  A) Did you ever worked     B) Have you ever worked   C) Worked you           11D) Didn't you have worked

3. That's the best speech _________

A) I never heard       B) I didn't hear        C) I used to hear          D) I've ever heard

4. He's the most difficult housemate _____________________A) I never dealt with.  B) I never had to deal with.  C) I've ever had to deal with.  D) I've never had to deal with

5. ______ to him last week.

A) I spoke     B) I've already spoken    C) I didn't spoke    D) I speaked

6. _____a contract last year and it is still valid.

A) We have signed      B) We signed    C) We haven't signed    D) We have sign

7. ______ from a business trip to France.

A) I come back   B) I came back   C) I never came back    D) I've just come back

8. Prices ________ in 1995 but then _____ in 1996.

A) rised _ falled   B) rose _ fell   C) have risen _ have fallen   D) rose _ have fallen

9. You ____________ to a word ____________A) listened _ I haven't said

B) didn't listen _ I say   C) listened _ saying     D) haven't listened _ I've said back

10. I can't believe that ________________ the news.A) you haven't read

B) you didn't read       C) you don't read        D) you read not.

11.You ……………… a lot since the last time I saw you.

A. changed            B. has changed      C. is changing     D. have changed

12. He………. more concerned about his social status since he started working there.

A. has been becoming               B. has become       C. became            D. will become

13. Travel ………… into a huge industry in the last few decades.

A. has turned         B. is turning          C. has been turning      D. have turned

14. Science …………. in leaps and bounds.

A. have advanced            B. has advanced    C. has been advanced      D. is advancing

Man ……………… great things.

A.is accomplished                    B. has been accomplishing

C. has accomplished                 D. have accomplished

15. I ……………. the report yet.

A. hasn’t completed                           B. completed 

C. have already completed                  D. have not completed

16. The rain ……………….. . It’s been raining for 3 hours.

A. has stop            B. is stopped         C. haven’t stopped         D. hasn’t stopped

17. They ……………… at the airport.

A. haven’t yet arrived               B. haven’t already arrived

C. hasn’t yet arrived                           D. didn’t arrive

18. We ………………. three power cuts this week.

A. has had             B. have had                     C. had                   D. is having

19. The team ……………. numerous setbacks so far.

A. experienced      B. have experience          C. has experienced       D. is experiencing

20. John ……………. for three tests this month.

A. sat                              B. have sat  C. has sat    D. is sitting

21………… you …………. abroad this year?

A. Has – been                 B. Has – gone        C. Have – be        D. Have – been

22. I …………….. three books by the same author since the last month.

A. has read B. have read C. read D. red

23. Kathy …………….. for three different companies since graduating two years ago.

A. has worked       B. have worked     C. have been worked   D. worked

24. This is the first time I ………….. to Germany.

A. has ever been    B. have been ever            C. has been ever    D. have ever been

25. He ………….. to France for ages.

A. has gone never B. have never gone          C. has never gone         D. never has gone

26. They ……………. skiing since they were 15.

A. have never gone         B. has gone never  C. has never gone D. have gone never

27. I …………….. a cold for two weeks.

A. has had                      B. have had           C. had        D. have been had

28. He ………… here for six months.

A. have been         B. has been being C. has been being         D. has been

29. My friend and I …………… for too long.

A. has been waited          B. has waited        C. have waited    D. have been waited

30. I…………….. Martha.

A. ‘s just seen        B. ‘ve just seen               C. ‘ve seen just    D. ‘s seen just

31. He ………………….. to her over the phone.

A. has only spoken          B. have spoken only

C. have only spoken D. has spoken only

32. Did you like the new Doctor Who season? – I …………… it yet.

A. hasn’t seen       B. has seen           C. have seen         D. haven’t seen

33. George is a very close friend of mine. We …………… each other for years.

A. knew                B. have known      C. has know        D. had knew

34. You’ve … for work too many times this year. If you’re not careful, you’ll be fired.

A, ‘ve been late               B. ‘s been late                 C. ‘ve be late       D. ‘s be late

Michael Jordan was born on February 17, 1963. He is considered one of the best
basketball players ever. He led the Chicago Bulls to six National Basketball
Association championships, and won the NBA's Most Valuable Player Award five
times.
Jordan started studying at the University of North Carolina (UNC) in 1981. He
soon became an important member of the school's basketball team. In 1982, with Jordan
scoring the final basket, the team defeated Georgetown University and became the
champion. He was the College Player of the Year in 1983 and in 1984.
In 1984, Jordan became a member of the U.S. Olympic basketball team. The team
won the gold medal that year.
1. What team did Michael Jordan play for?
A. Chicago Bulls
B. National Basketball Association
C. Georgetown University
2. How many times did Michael Jordan win the title “College Player of the Year”?
A. Six times B. Five times C. Two times
3. When did Michael Jordan start playing for the University of North Carolina?
A. 1963 B. 1981 C. 1984
4. What does “the team” in paragraph 2 refer to?
A. University of North Carolina
B. Georgetown University
C. College Player
5. What is the best title of this passage?

A. Michael Jordan: life and career
B. Michael Jordan: the best basketball player
C. Michael Jordan: a professional basketball player

Michael Jordan was born on February 17, 1963. He is considered one of the best
basketball players ever. He led the Chicago Bulls to six National Basketball
Association championships, and won the NBA's Most Valuable Player Award five
times.
Jordan started studying at the University of North Carolina (UNC) in 1981. He
soon became an important member of the school's basketball team. In 1982, with Jordan
scoring the final basket, the team defeated Georgetown University and became the
champion. He was the College Player of the Year in 1983 and in 1984.
In 1984, Jordan became a member of the U.S. Olympic basketball team. The team
won the gold medal that year.
1. What team did Michael Jordan play for?
A. Chicago Bulls
B. National Basketball Association
C. Georgetown University
2. How many times did Michael Jordan win the title “College Player of the Year”?
A. Six times B. Five times C. Two times
3. When did Michael Jordan start playing for the University of North Carolina?
A. 1963 B. 1981 C. 1984
4. What does “the team” in paragraph 2 refer to?
A. University of North Carolina
B. Georgetown University
C. College Player
5. What is the best title of this passage?

A. Michael Jordan: life and career
B. Michael Jordan: the best basketball player
C. Michael Jordan: a professional basketball player