I. Read the article about living like people sixty years ago and say if the sentences are True (T), False (F) or Doesn’t say (?). Put a cross (X) in the correct place in the table.

Life in a Nineteen-Fifties House

As part of a recent TV programme, a twenty-first-century family spent two weeks living in the same way as people in the 1950s. One month after filming in the specially designed house finished, we talk to Emily, one of the children, about her experience.

Q: What was the most difficult part of the experience?

A: I think it was the TV. I know it sounds strange, but the TV was very small and the picture was black and white, not colour. I didn’t mind that, really – I didn’t notice it after a while, but the programmes themselves weren’t great. Compared to today’s shows, they seemed very boring. My dad watched loads of the comedy shows and loved them. They didn’t seem very funny to me.

Q:    And what about the best thing?

A: The school was fun and it seemed easier than my normal school, but I suppose what was most enjoyable was the food! I know that Mum and Dad had to spend a lot of time making it, but what we ate was so healthy. We had very little fast food, just a few chips, and there was no tinned or frozen food either, really. I felt so good after eating it.

I.           Read the following passage and decide if the sentences below are True (T) or False (F).

Chris Evert

Chris Evert is one of the greatest tennis players of all time. She was bom in Fort Lauderdale, Florida in 1954. The weather in Florida is suitable for outdoor sports, so Evert was able to practice her tennis all year long. She learned a lot from her father who was a professional tennis coach. At age sixteen, Evert played in her first US Open (United States Open Tennis Championships). She did not win that year, but she eventually won the US Open six times.

Evert achieved her first major victories in 1974 when she won the women’s championship in two of the world’s four most important tournaments: Wimbledon and the French Open. In 1986, she set a world record by winning the women’s French Open for the seventh time. Over the next five years, she defeated 125 opponents. She became famous not only for her many victories but also for her intense concentration while playing. In addition, she was one of the first players to hit a powerful two-handed backhand. This has now become a common technique.

Today, Evert is retired but often appears on television as a commentator for major tournaments. She will always be remembered for her achievements and influence on the game of tennis.

1.     What is the topic of the passage?

A. Chris Evert's tennis career                                               B. Chris Evert's biography

C. Chris Evert's love of tennis                                              D. Chris Evert's unique tennis style

2.     It is stated in the passage that ______.

A. Evert worked for a while as a professional tennis coach    B. Evert won the US Open when she was a teenager

C. the US Open was played in Florida                                  D. Evert worked as a commentator for tennis tournaments

3.     Which of the sentences below best expresses the information in the first underlined sentence in the passage?

A. Evert won both Wimbledon and the French Open in 1974 which were her first important victories.

B. Evert was the first woman to win both Wimbledon and the French Open in one year.

C. Evert won all four of the world's most important tournaments in 1974.

D. Evert first competed in Wimbledon and the French Open in 1974.

4.     It can be inferred from the passage that ______.

A. no woman had won the French Open before 1986

B. no woman had won the French Open seven times before 1986

C. Evert had not won the French Open before 1986

D. the 1986 French Open was Evert's last major tournament victory

5.     Why does the author include the information she was one of the first players to hit a powerful two-handed backhand?

A. To give a reason for Evert's many victories                       B. To give an example of Evert’s intense concentration

C. To give an example of Evert's influence on tennis             D. To give an example of a common tennis technique

6.     The word ‘This’ in the passage refers to       .

A. technique                        B. backhand                              C. first                                D. powerful

Read the sentences aloud, paying attention to the numbers. Then listen again and decide whether the sentences are true or false. Write T or F and correct the false sentences.

1 When a Russian space capsule had a major problem in 1971, the cosmonauts died in less than 30 seconds.

2 In 1966, a scientist passed out after 15 seconds in a vacuum.

3 The scientist passed out for 27 seconds.

4 In the 1960s, Randy Gardner stayed awake for more than 250 hours.

5 After staying awake for so long, Randy Gardner then slept for almost 50 hours.

VII. Read the texts and decide if the sentences below are T (True) or F (False) Farrah (Turkey) Hi, my name’s Farrah. I’m twelve and I have two sisters and two brothers. I live in a village about 50 kilometers from Istanbul. My favourite food is pizza. I like computer games and nature programmes. I also play football and I swim a lot. I don’t have a pet because my mom doesn’t like animals. Claire (Scotland) Hi, my name’s Claire. I live in Dundee in Scotland, I have one brother. He’s 21 and he works in Edinburgh. My favourite food is chicken. And I also like chocolate a lot. My friend Monica and I often go to the park and in the evenings we watch TV together. W like sitcoms best. I also like reading (Monica doesn’t, she doesn’t even want to read Harry potter books) and horse riding. I have two pets: a cat and a dog. Maria (Poland) Hi, my name’s Maria. I live in Krakow and I have two little brothers. I’m thirteen and my brothers are five and eight. My favourite food is fish, but we don’t often eat it. I play handball in our school team an I’m also in the swimming team. I love going to the cinema. A lot of films are in English. That’s good for me. I can listen to English a lot. I buy magazines with my pocket money. I don’t have a pet. Sean (Ireland) Hi, I’m Sean. I’m from Sligo in Ireland. I live on a farm and I really like animals. We have lots of animals, but I don’t have a real pet. We have six horses and I really like horse riding. My friends and I also play football and computer games. My dad gives me some pocket money for that. 31. Farrah has two sisters and a brother. __________ 32. Farrah lives in Istanbul. __________ 33. Farrah’s favourite food is pizza. __________ 34. Claire’s favourite food is chicken. __________ 35. Claire loves sitcoms. __________ 36. Maria plays handball and basketball. __________ 37. Maria loves going to the cinema. __________ 38. Maria doesn’t have a pet. __________ 39. Sean lives on a farm. __________ 40. Sean doesn’t get any pocket money. ________

VIII. Read the article and then decide whether the statements are true (T) or false (F).

Information about what happens in the world comes to us in many ways. Television and radio are two important ways of the news. They get the news out faster than the newspapers and magazines, and they don't have to be read. Television and radio stations broadcast the news several times each day. In America, there are the news programmes every hour. People can choose the favourite TV programmes, such as sports, films, fashion, news, etc. People who cannot read get the news from television or radio easily.

True False

36. There are only two ways of getting the news.

37. Television and radio get the news faster than other ways.

38. Television stations broadcast the news several times each day.

39. People cannot choose the TV programmes that they like.

40. Television can bring the news to people who cannot read.

IX. Make questions for the underlined part in each sentence.

41. We go to the zoo twice a month.

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42. We can meet in front of the theater at 7.30.

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43. Bob likes the comedy because it makes him laugh.

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44. Simon is in a lot of pain now because he has a toothache.

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45. I felt sick after eating that food.

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X. Write complete sentences, using the given cues.

46. not very far/ Ha Noi/ Noi Bai Airport

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47. Turn/all/light/every/time/leave/room

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48. I/ think/ skate/ more/ interesting/ mountain - climbing.

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49. when/ I/ ten/ begin/ play football.

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50. in/ future/ my father/ go abroad.

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Correct the mistakes in the sentences. Then decide if they are true or false. Discuss your answers with a partner.

1. More films are make in India than in any other country each year.

2. In 1923, a sign is put up in the Hollywood hills which said ‘Hollywoodland’.

3. The Academy Awards wasn’t called ‘Oscars’ until 1939.

4. Mùa len trâu is set in northern Việt Nam.

5. Mr. Nguyễn Võ Nghiêm Minh was gave Best Director Award at Chicago Film Festival in 2006.

6. Films aren’t seen their directors until the premiere.

* Some of the sentences below are correct but the others are incorrect. Put a tick (v) in the space at the beginning of the sentence if it’s right and underline and correct the mistake at the beginning of the sentence if it’s wrong. Two examples have been done for you.
…………v……………… 0. He laughed because the girl was funny.
…………so……………… 00. I was hungry because I ate a lot of food.
…………………………… 31. Don’t to forget to bring me the book.
…………………………… 32. It was necessary that he came on time.
…………………………… 33. However she is not rich, she is generous.
…………………………… 34. She suggested to go to the dancing club tonight.
…………………………… 35. In spite of he is a good singer, he is not famous.
…………………………… 36. Who is taking after your mother in the hospital?
…………………………… 37. Although it was raining, they went out for a drink.
…………………………… 38. The teacher requested that all students left the room.
…………………………… 39. Could you turn on the light, please? I want to read this magazine.
…………………………… 40. They went on to look for the missing child when it started to get dark.

Read the following passage and decide whether the sentences below are TRUE or FALSE.              The ao dai, the traditional dress of Vietnamese women has a long history. In the early 17th century, Vietnamese clothing designers made changes to the design of the traditional Chinese costume, creating the primitive forms of the present ao dai. This creativity showed Vietnam’s strong sense of independence. The ao dai, with different designs and materials,was traditionally worn by both men and women. Over the years, despite the coming of western clothing for more convenience in daily activities of modern life, the ao dai has been there to stay. Therefore, Vietnamese women go on wearing this unique dress, which is both traditional and fashionable and which conveys our rich culture to the world.Although a little convenient in modern life, the ao dai is uniquely fashionable.

 18.  A. with                  B. for                       C. from              D. to

IV. (19-22) Read the passage carefully and decide if the following sentences are True or False: (1pt)

          In many secondary schools in Britain the wearing of school uniform is compulsory. Some schools argue that there are many disadvantages to this system. Most students don’t agree with school uniform, however, for a number of reasons. Firstly, when you have to wear the same clothes as everyone else, you don’t have a chance to develop personal taste in the way you dress. Moreover, people who look scruffy usually look scruffy in their uniforms, too. Therefore, you can always tell the people who come from poor homes because their uniforms are not as new or don’t fit properly. Lastly, the main reason why most students don’t like school uniforms is because most schools choose such horrible colors and styles that don’t suit young people at all.

19. Most students in Britain think they should wear school uniform.             _________

20. Wearing uniform gives students a chance to show their personal taste in

      the way they dress.                                                                                      _________

21. We can tell the people who come from poor homes by the way they dress.  _________                  

22. Most students don’t like wearing school uniform because of its terrible

      colors and styles.                                                                                    _________