8. Until last weekend, his family ____________ from him for six months.

A. hadn’t heard           B. hasn’t been hearing                        C. hasn’t heard            D. didn’t hear

9. There was an accident here yesterday. _______ car hit a tree and the driver was killed.

A. an                           B. the                                      C. a                              D. some

10. __________ he learns, ________________ he gains.

A. the more/ the much knowledge                              B. the much / the much knowledge

C. the more/ the more knowledge                               D. The more and more / the more knowledge

11. John asked me _______ that film the night before.

A. that I saw               B. had I seen                           C. if I had seen           D. if had I seen

12.The blocks of flats are said _______________ by the fire which was caused by some people’ carelessness.

A. to destroy               B. to have destroyed               C. to be destroyed      D. to have been destroyed     

13. The space shuttle crashed and went _______ in flames.

A. of                            B. for                                       C. over                        D. off

14. Someone who is _______ hopeful about the future or the success of something in particular.

A. optimist                  B. optimistic                            C. pessimist                 D. pessimistic

15. An economic _______ is a time when there is very little economic activity, which causes a lot of unemployment and poverty.

A. improvement          B. depression                          C. development           D. mission

16. The whole villages in this area were   ___________ out by the earthquake last week.

A. made                      B. wiped                                 C. taken                       D. done

17. Some students are _____________ the experiment in the laboratory at the moment.

A. having                    B. taking                                 C. doing                      D. making

18. I was brought _______ in the countryside by my aunt after my parents had pass _______.

A. on / over                 B. for / on                                C. on / off                   D. up / away

19. I’m not going to put ______________ their smoking any longer.

A. on                           B. up with                               C. off                          D. up

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes each of the following exchanges

20: Ann and Peter are talking about housework.

 ~ Ann: "I  think children should be paid for doing the housework. "

 ~ Peter: " ___________”. It’s their duty in the family."

A. I don't think so.                                B. That’s what I think.

C. You’re exactly right.                         D. There's no doubt about it.

21: A shop assistant is talking to a customer.

 ~ Shop assistant: "Do you need anything else?"

 ~ Customer: " ____________"       

A. With pleasure. B You’re welcome.  C. Good job!          D. That’s all. Thanks.

d a f c g b e

D-A-F-C-G-B-E

I. Choose the word or phrase that best completes each sentence. (10 pts)

1. When she heard the bad news, she _____ out crying.

A. broke B. burst C. set D. got

2. We need a lot more action and a lot _____ talk.

A. few B. fewer C. little D. less

3. Let's go on a picnic this weekend, _____ we?

A. will B. do C. shall D. must

4. Please do not talk _____ the band is playing.

A during B while C otherwise D that

5. “Which umbrella do you want, the red one or the blue one?” “Well, _____. I don’t want any.”

A. None B. Neither C. Anyone D. No one

6. This report contains _____ important information about water pollution.

A. many B. another C. an D. a lot of

7. There is a very beautiful _____ of the valley from the top of the mountain.

A. view B. scenery C. vision D. appearance

8. When in Rome do _____ the Romans do.

A. like B. as C. same D. the same

9. Is it all right if I pay _____ cheque?

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

10. Why don't you do something _____ of just complaining?

A. but B. except C. apart D. instead

11. Fortunately, nobody was _____ in the accident.

A. damaged B. injured C. wounded D. broken 1

2. We should always do our best to get along _____ other people.

A. about B. with C. into D. to

13. The living cost is very _____ these days

. A. big B. expensive C. increased D. high

14. Your car is _____ more expensive than mine.

A. many B. much C. far D. B & C are correct

15. I have been looking for this book for months, and _____ I have found it.

A. at last B. in time C. at the end D. lastly

16. She won't lend it to you unless you _____ to return it on time.

A. ought to B. promise C. have D. would like

17. My dog as well as my cats _____ twice a day.

A. eat B. eats C. has eaten D. have eaten

18. I _____ whether there is anyone watching me.

A. am sure B. think C. doubt D. believe 

19. After a lot of difficulty, he _____ to open the door.

A. managed B. succeeded C. obtained D. realized

20. Her parents were very _____ because she was out so late at night.

A. responsible B. sorry C. worried D. overcome

31. I haven’t heard from Maria since a long time.

                 A             B                 C        D

32. Nam has not finished his homework yet, and Hoa hasn’t, neither.

                  A                              B                                    C          D

33. Mr Green has taught such many students that he can’t remember all of their names.

                                         A                  B               C                                        D

34. She wanted to know how long did it take to get there.

                A                          B            C                    D

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the original sentence in each of the following questions.

35. She knows more about it than I do.

A. I know as much about it as she does.                    

B. She knows as much about it as I do.

C. I don’t know as much about it as she does.           

D. She doesn’t know as much about it as I do.

36. Even though it had been snowing all day, a great many people managed to get to the end-of-term concert.

A. Very few people indeed were prevented from getting to the end-of-term concert by the heavy snow.

B. Since there had been snow all day long it wasn't easy for people to get to the end-of-term concert.

C. As it had been snowing heavily all day, a great many people just could not get to the end-of-term concert.

D. A lot of people did get to the end-of-term concert in spite of the snow that fell all day. 

37. Due to the heavy snow, all buses have been cancelled until further notice.

A. If it weren`t for the heavy snow, you would notice how much further the bus had to go.

B. The buses would not have been cancelled if only it had not snowed so much.

C. Snow has caused the buses to stop running, though there will be an announcement of when they will start up again.

D. If this snow keeps up, there will be an announcement to declare that the buses will no longer run.

38. They gave Martha a lot of presents on her birthday.

A. A lot of presents are given Martha on her birthday.

B. A lot of presents were given to Martha on her birthday.

C. A lot of presents gave to Martha on her birthday.

D. A lot of presents were given Martha on her birthday.

39. Thankfully, Diana doesn't need to have an operation.

A. Thankfully, Diana shouldn’t need to have an operation.

B. Thankfully, there is some need for Diana to have an operation.

C. Thankfully, there mustn’t need for Diana to have an operation.

D. Thankfully, there is no need for Diana to have an operation.

40. The minister had to resign because of ill health.

A. Ill health led to the minister's resignation.             

B. Ill health led to the minister had to resign.

C. Ill health made to the minister's resignation.         

D. Ill health made the minister to resign.

31. I haven’t heard from Maria since a long time.

                 A             B                 C        D

since -> for

32. Nam has not finished his homework yet, and Hoa hasn’t, neither.

                  A                              B                                    C          D

neither -> either

33. Mr Green has taught such many students that he can’t remember all of their names.

                                         A                  B               C                                        D

such -> so

34. She wanted to know how long did it take to get there.

                A                          B            C                    D

did it take -> it took

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the original sentence in each of the following questions.

35. She knows more about it than I do.

A. I know as much about it as she does.                    

B. She knows as much about it as I do.

C. I don’t know as much about it as she does.           

D. She doesn’t know as much about it as I do.

36. Even though it had been snowing all day, a great many people managed to get to the end-of-term concert.

A. Very few people indeed were prevented from getting to the end-of-term concert by the heavy snow.

B. Since there had been snow all day long it wasn't easy for people to get to the end-of-term concert.

C. As it had been snowing heavily all day, a great many people just could not get to the end-of-term concert.

D. A lot of people did get to the end-of-term concert in spite of the snow that fell all day. 

37. Due to the heavy snow, all buses have been cancelled until further notice.

A. If it weren`t for the heavy snow, you would notice how much further the bus had to go.

B. The buses would not have been cancelled if only it had not snowed so much.

C. Snow has caused the buses to stop running, though there will be an announcement of when they will start up again.

D. If this snow keeps up, there will be an announcement to declare that the buses will no longer run.

38. They gave Martha a lot of presents on her birthday.

A. A lot of presents are given Martha on her birthday.

B. A lot of presents were given to Martha on her birthday.

C. A lot of presents gave to Martha on her birthday.

D. A lot of presents were given Martha on her birthday.

39. Thankfully, Diana doesn't need to have an operation.

A. Thankfully, Diana shouldn’t need to have an operation.

B. Thankfully, there is some need for Diana to have an operation.

C. Thankfully, there mustn’t need for Diana to have an operation.

D. Thankfully, there is no need for Diana to have an operation.

40. The minister had to resign because of ill health.

A. Ill health led to the minister's resignation.             

B. Ill health led to the minister had to resign.

C. Ill health made to the minister's resignation.         

D. Ill health made the minister to resign.

37. Due to the heavy snow, all buses have been cancelled until further notice.

A. If it weren`t for the heavy snow, you would notice how much further the bus had to go.

B. The buses would not have been cancelled if only it had not snowed so much.

C. Snow has caused the buses to stop running, though there will be an announcement of when they will start up again.

D. If this snow keeps up, there will be an announcement to declare that the buses will no longer run.

38. They gave Martha a lot of presents on her birthday.

A. A lot of presents are given Martha on her birthday.

B. A lot of presents were given to Martha on her birthday.

C. A lot of presents gave to Martha on her birthday.

D. A lot of presents were given Martha on her birthday.

39. Thankfully, Diana doesn't need to have an operation.

A. Thankfully, Diana shouldn’t need to have an operation.

B. Thankfully, there is some need for Diana to have an operation.

C. Thankfully, there mustn’t need for Diana to have an operation.

D. Thankfully, there is no need for Diana to have an operation.

40. The minister had to resign because of ill health.

A. Ill health led to the minister's resignation.             

B. Ill health led to the minister had to resign.

C. Ill health made to the minister's resignation.         

D. Ill health made the minister to resign.

Đáp án B

(to) set up = establish: thành lập.

Dịch: Một nhóm nghiên cứu mới đã được chính phủ thành lập.

1. A new study group has been set…………….by the government.

A. out                          B. up                                       C. away                               D. down

2. We would rather Helen…………….us all the information we needed. We should have been well informed.

A. sent                         B. send                                    C. had sent                          D. have sent

3. Only because she had to support her family,…………….to leave school.

A. that Alice decides

B. so Alice decided

C. Alice decided

D. did Alice decide

4. The majority of primary school teachers…………….women.

A. is                             B. are                                       C. includes                      D. including

5.…………….today, there would be nowhere for them to stay.

A. Were they to arrive             B. If they arrive

C. Had they arrive                   D. Provided they arrived

6. You can use my phone if yours……………..

A. won't be worked    B. won't work                         C. isn't worked         D. doesn't work

7. Generally…………….., learning a foreign language is interesting, but not easy.

A. spoken                    B. speaking                             C. speak                           D. speaks

8. Ben would have studied medicine if he……………..to a medical school.

A. was admitted          B. had been admitted

C. had admitted          D. would be able to enter

9.……………..having a well-paid job, she never has any money.

A. Let alone                B. Despite                               C. For                      D. Even though

10.……………..does it take you to do the washing?

A. How fast                B. What time                           C. How often               D. How long

1. A new study group has been set…………….by the government.

A. out                          B. up                                       C. away                               D. down

2. We would rather Helen…………….us all the information we needed. We should have been well informed.

A. sent                         B. send                                    C. had sent                          D. have sent

3. Only because she had to support her family,…………….to leave school.

A. that Alice decides

B. so Alice decided

C. Alice decided

D. did Alice decide

4. The majority of primary school teachers…………….women.

A. is                             B. are                                       C. includes                      D. including

5.…………….today, there would be nowhere for them to stay.

(if they arrived chứ nhỉ?)

A. Were they to arrive             B. If they arrive

C. Had they arrive                   D. Provided they arrived

6. You can use my phone if yours……………..

A. won't be worked    B. won't work                         C. isn't worked         D. doesn't work

7. Generally…………….., learning a foreign language is interesting, but not easy.

A. spoken                    B. speaking                             C. speak                           D. speaks

8. Ben would have studied medicine if he……………..to a medical school.

A. was admitted          B. had been admitted

C. had admitted          D. would be able to enter

9.……………..having a well-paid job, she never has any money.

A. Let alone                B. Despite                               C. For                      D. Even though

10.……………..does it take you to do the washing?

A. How fast                B. What time                           C. How often               D. How long

Đáp án : C

Cụm “put an end to something/doing something”: chấm dứt, kết thúc cái gì/làm việc gì