Read the text below and choose the correct word or phrase (A, B, C or D) for each space. Write your answer on the answer sheet. (2.5 points)

SHARKS

Sharks are some of the most frightening creatures in our oceans. They are well prepared for feeding under water because they can (1) _____ very well, and they can also (2) _____ movement through special lines on the sides of their bodies. These make sharks very (3) _____ for smaller sea creatures that become their food.

Although sharks are similar (4) _____ other fish in a number of ways, their bodies are different. For example, unlike other fish, most sharks (5) _____ to swim all the time in order to breathe and stay alive, (6) _____ they hardly sleep at all. Also, if sharks are turned over on their backs, the can stop moving (7) _____ . This is a very useful technique for reasearchers (8) _____ are often required to (9) _____ sharks. It allows them to (10) _____ out more about these fascinating creatures.

1. A. watch B. look C. notice D. see

2. A. touch B. feel C. know D. catch

3. A. dangerous B. difficult C. serious D. important

4. A. with B. from C. to D. of

5. A. ought B. need C. must D. should

6. A. so B. as C. but D. or

7. A. perfectly B. finally C. fully D. completely

8. A. which B. who C. what D. whose

9. A. sort B. care C. deal D. handle

10. A. discover B. search C. find D. study

Exercise2. Circle or underline the correct answer. (20 marks)

1. There are two students ________ the class.

A. next

B. in

C. on

D. front

2. The oranges are not in the basket. They are _______ the table.

A. in

B. between

C. next

D. on

3. My pencil is __________ the books and the notebooks.

A. between

B. in

C. on

D. next

4. The red car is ________ of the house.

A. behind

B. in front

C. next to

D. under

5. There isn't anything __________ my pocket.

A. between

B. next to

C. in

D. near

6. Some student are waiting in _______ the classroom.

A. next to

B. front of

C. between

D. under

7. Our house is ________ to the supermarket.

A. in

B. on

C. behind

D. next

8. Oh my God! I saw a mouse __________ the sofa.

A. behind

B. in

C. next

D. between

9. There is a big supermarket _______ the park.

A. on

B. Read the passage, then choose the one best answer - a, b, c or d.

Many people now think that teachers give students too much homework, They say that it is unnecessary for children to work at home in their free time. Moreover, they argue that most teachers do not properly plan the homework tasks they give to students. The result is that students have to repeat tasks which they have already done at school.

Recently in Greece many parents complained about the difficult home­work which teachers gave to their children. The parents said that most of the homework was a waste of time, and they wanted to stop it Spain and Turkey are two countries which stopped homework  recently. In Denmark, Germany and several other countries in Europe, teachers cannot set homework at week­ends. In Holland, teachers allow students to stay at school  to do their homework. The children are free to help one another. Similar arrangements also  exist in some British schools.

Most people agree that homework is unfair. A student who can do his homework in a quiet and comfortable room is in a much better portion than a student who does his homework in a small, noisy room with the television on. Some parents help their children with their homework. Other parents take no interest at all in their children's homework.

            It is important, however, that teachers talk to parents it homework. A teacher should suggest suitable tasks for parents to do their children. Parents are often better at teaching their own children.

1. According to many parents, ____________
A. most homework is different from the work the students have done in class.
B. their children have to plan the homework tasks
C. a lot of homework has not been planned properly.
D. most teachers give homework that have already done at school
2.Which of the following sentences is not true?
A. Children do not have homework now in Turkey
B. In some countries in Europe teachers are allowed to give children homework only at weekends.
C. Children can do their homework at school and help one another in Britain.
D. Greek parents thought their children’s homework was too difficult.
3.Only a small number of people ___________
A. can help their children with their homework.           B. take interest in their children’s homework.
C. agree that homework is unnecessary.                        D. think that homework is fair.
4. According to the passage, teachers should __________
A. advise parents about how to work together with their children at home.
B. plan the homework tasks more carefully.
C. allow students to stay at school to do their homework.
D. not give their students too much homework.
5. Which of the following sentences is not mentioned in the passage?
A. Students sometimes have to repeat the homework tasks that they have already done in class.
B. Greek parents wanted to stop homework.
C. Some parents don’t help their children with their homework.
D. Many teachers think that students should have homework

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

I love the people in my village. They are so_________ and hospitable.

A. friendly                          B. vast                             C. slow                D. inconvenient

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

 My mother loves ___________traditional food for our family, especially at Tet holiday.

A. cook                                  B. to cook                      C. cooking           D. cooked

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.

Mai enjoys to make crafts, especially cloth dolls.

          A            B                      C                   D

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges.

Peter: “Congratulation on winning the first prize!.”

      Jack: “___________”

A. What a pity!                                                         B. What can I do for you?.   

C. You’re welcome.                                                 D. Thank you so much.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

Can you speak English _________. My English is not good.

A. slow                               B. more slowly                C. quickly                 D. more quickly 

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

City drivers have to drive __________ than country ones.

A. more careful                                                         B. more careless            

C. more carefully                                                     D. more carelessly

*Read the following passage and write the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the question.

There are many kinds of musical instrument and people listen to music all over the world. They turn on music in parties, clubs, weddings and restaurants as well. People like music because it helps them forget sadness and makes them feel more love in life. After a hard working day, people come back home and feel so tired. Music now can help them close their eyes and relax themselves. Sometimes it is difficult to understand music, but people still enjoy it. 

 31.  Do people listen to music all over the world?

  A. Yes, they are                                B.  Yes, they do                      

C. No, they don't                                  D.   No, they aren’t

32  Where do they turn on music?

A. in weddings in restaurants            B. in clubs and weddings       

C.  in parties and clubs                 D.  in parties, clubs, weddings and restaurants

33. The words “sadness” in line 3 means ______.

  A. relax feeling                                B.  funny feeling        

  C. unhappy feeling                           D.  safe feeling

34. How do people feel after a hard working day?

  A. tired                                              B. can close their eyes           

  C. relax themselves                           D. easy to sleep

35. Is it difficult to understand music?

   A. Yes, is it                  B. No, it is         C. Yes, it is        D. No, isn’t it