1. Fill in the blank with only One suitable word

Lisa and her friends (1) .... studying for their final exams. They are very excited for this exam it'll be the last of the term. They are studying Maths right (2) .... Mary (3).... helping the others. She is the top student in the class. She is really good at Maths. Emily is also good at Maths. She (4) ... studying Maths. She í (5) .... a book. They (6) talking loudly, because they are at the library at the (7) ... Sally is (8) ... the net for extra exercises. They are (9)... to solve her exercises. They are all (10)... each other to pass the class with high marks.

For question 36-45, read the text. Use the words given in CAPITALS to form a word that fits in the numbered gaps. There is an example at the beginning (0). Write your answer on YOUR ANSWER part.

It is sometimes said that your schooldays are the (0. happy) days of your life, and people often feel that this should be a period of (36. ENJOY). However, exams often affect students’ happiness, and many students express a (37. PREFER) for alternative methods of assessment, where the work they do throughout the year counts towards their final mark. They say that exams test short-term memory and (38. KNOW) which is forgotten immediately after the exam. Also, assessing coursework as part of the final marks changes students' (39. BEHAVE); making them more (40. RESPONSIBILITY) about studying. There are some students, however, who prefer final examinations, saying that in (41. COMPARE) they only have to work hard for two months a year and so they have more time for their leisure (42. ACT). They say that some students receive (43. ASSIST) with their coursework from their parents, so it is not an accurate (44. MEASURE) of how hard they have worked or of their real (45. ABLE) in the subject they are studying.

For question 36-45, read the text. Use the words given in CAPITALS to form a word that fits in the numbered gaps. There is an example at the beginning (0). Write your answer on YOUR ANSWER part.

It is sometimes said that your schooldays are the (0. happy) days of your life, and people often feel that this should be a period of (36. ENJOY). However, exams often affect students’ happiness, and many students express a (37. PREFER) for alternative methods of assessment, where the work they do throughout the year counts towards their final mark. They say that exams test short-term memory and (38. KNOW) which is forgotten immediately after the exam. Also, assessing coursework as part of the final marks changes students' (39. BEHAVE); making them more (40. RESPONSIBILITY) about studying. There are some students, however, who prefer final examinations, saying that in (41. COMPARE) they only have to work hard for two months a year and so they have more time for their leisure (42. ACT). They say that some students receive (43. ASSIST) with their coursework from their parents, so it is not an accurate (44. MEASURE) of how hard they have worked or of their real (45. ABLE) in the subject they are studying.

For question 36-45, read the text. Use the words given in CAPITALS to form a word that fits in the numbered gaps. There is an example at the beginning (0). Write your answer on YOUR ANSWER part.

It is sometimes said that your schooldays are the (0. happy) days of your life, and people often feel that this should be a period of (36. ENJOY). However, exams often affect students’ happiness, and many students express a (37. PREFER) for alternative methods of assessment, where the work they do throughout the year counts towards their final mark. They say that exams test short-term memory and (38. KNOW) which is forgotten immediately after the exam. Also, assessing coursework as part of the final marks changes students' (39. BEHAVE); making them more (40. RESPONSIBILITY) about studying. There are some students, however, who prefer final examinations, saying that in (41. COMPARE) they only have to work hard for two months a year and so they have more time for their leisure (42. ACT). They say that some students receive (43. ASSIST) with their coursework from their parents, so it is not an accurate (44. MEASURE) of how hard they have worked or of their real (45. ABLE) in the subject they are studying

Fill in each blank with ONE suitable word to complete the following passage

Millions of teenagers enjoy (1) ... video games. Some play them at home. Others play them in arcades. These games are good fun (2) ... players must be careful. Teenagers should not spend much time on these games (3) ... they can become tired, dizzy and even obese. If they use the computer to much, they won't have time for their families and friends. People who are addicted to computer gmaes don't like to join any clubs or play any sports. They like (4) ... in front of th ecomputer all the time. One doctor says, "This is very bad for young people. They must take part in activities with others. All young people should play outdoors and develop their social skills. They should be with people of their own age. They should spend only a small part of their time playing video (5) ... They mustn't forget to do other things too.

Choose the item (A, B, C or D) that best completes each of the following sentences.

   In 1988, for the first time in British history, a National Curriculum was introduced. The National Curriculum tells pupils which subjects they have to study, what they must learn and when they have to take assessment tests. [assessment: đánh giá]

   Between the ages of 14 and 16, pupils study for their GCSE (General Certificate of Secondary Education) exams. Pupils must take English Language, Maths and Science for GCSE, as well as a half GCSE in a foreign language and Technology. In addition, they must also be taught Physical Education, Religious Education and Sex Education, although they do not take exams in these subjects.

   At the age of 16, pupils can leave school. If pupils stay on, they usually take A (Advanced) levels, AS (Advanced Supplementary) level or GNVQs (Greater National Vocational Qualifications). It is quite common to combine, for example, two A levels with one AS level, or one A level with one GNVQ.

   Pupils taking A levels study traditional subjects, such as French, Physics or History. To go to university, pupils usually need two or three A levels.

   AS levels are the same standard as A levels, but only half of the content: AS level German pupils take the A-level German language exam, but do not take the A-level German Literature exam.

   GNVQs are vocational qualifications. Pupils usually take on GNVQ in subjects such as Business, Leisure and Tourism, Manufacturing, and Art and Design. One GVNQ (at advanced level) is equal to two A levels.

Pupils normally study for their GCSE between the ages of_______.

A. 12 and 14

B. 14 and 16

C. 15 and 17

D. 16 and 18

Choose the item (A, B, C or D) that best completes each of the following sentences.

   In 1988, for the first time in British history, a National Curriculum was introduced. The National Curriculum tells pupils which subjects they have to study, what they must learn and when they have to take assessment tests. [assessment: đánh giá]

   Between the ages of 14 and 16, pupils study for their GCSE (General Certificate of Secondary Education) exams. Pupils must take English Language, Maths and Science for GCSE, as well as a half GCSE in a foreign language and Technology. In addition, they must also be taught Physical Education, Religious Education and Sex Education, although they do not take exams in these subjects.

   At the age of 16, pupils can leave school. If pupils stay on, they usually take A (Advanced) levels, AS (Advanced Supplementary) level or GNVQs (Greater National Vocational Qualifications). It is quite common to combine, for example, two A levels with one AS level, or one A level with one GNVQ.

   Pupils taking A levels study traditional subjects, such as French, Physics or History. To go to university, pupils usually need two or three A levels.

   AS levels are the same standard as A levels, but only half of the content: AS level German pupils take the A-level German language exam, but do not take the A-level German Literature exam.

   GNVQs are vocational qualifications. Pupils usually take on GNVQ in subjects such as Business, Leisure and Tourism, Manufacturing, and Art and Design. One GVNQ (at advanced level) is equal to two A levels.

2. Which of the following subjects do British students NOT take exams in?

A. Science

B. Physical Education

C. Maths

D. English Language

Choose the item (A, B, C or D) that best completes each of the following sentences.

   In 1988, for the first time in British history, a National Curriculum was introduced. The National Curriculum tells pupils which subjects they have to study, what they must learn and when they have to take assessment tests. [assessment: đánh giá]

   Between the ages of 14 and 16, pupils study for their GCSE (General Certificate of Secondary Education) exams. Pupils must take English Language, Maths and Science for GCSE, as well as a half GCSE in a foreign language and Technology. In addition, they must also be taught Physical Education, Religious Education and Sex Education, although they do not take exams in these subjects.

   At the age of 16, pupils can leave school. If pupils stay on, they usually take A (Advanced) levels, AS (Advanced Supplementary) level or GNVQs (Greater National Vocational Qualifications). It is quite common to combine, for example, two A levels with one AS level, or one A level with one GNVQ.

   Pupils taking A levels study traditional subjects, such as French, Physics or History. To go to university, pupils usually need two or three A levels.

   AS levels are the same standard as A levels, but only half of the content: AS level German pupils take the A-level German language exam, but do not take the A-level German Literature exam.

   GNVQs are vocational qualifications. Pupils usually take on GNVQ in subjects such as Business, Leisure and Tourism, Manufacturing, and Art and Design. One GVNQ (at advanced level) is equal to two A levels.

4. Which of the following subjects do pupils NOT take on GNVQ in?

A. German Literature

B. Business

C. Art and Design

D. Manufacturing

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TEST 1

To do well at school, college or university you usually need to do well in exams. “All students hate exams” may be a generalization, but it is fairly true one. Certainly, all of the students I’ve known disliked doing exams, None of them thought that the exam system was fair; to do well in a exam you simply had to be able to predict the questions which would be asked, This was the case as regards tow students in my class at college. Botyh of them were exceptionally bright, but in the final year “exam” neither of them got an a grade. In fact, they both got Cs. The exam had tested us on questions which had come up the previous year. They had both assumed that the same questions wouldn’t come up again, and hadn’t prepared for them.

1) Students need to do well in exams __________.

a. In order to do well at school.

b. Because they need to do well at school.

c. So that to do well at school.

d. Therefore they have to do well at school.

2) The stastement “ All students hate exams” is _________.

a. extremely true b. completely true

c. quite true d. very true

3) Which of the following sentences is not true?

a. All of the students the writer has known thought that the exam system was unfair.

b. To do well in an exam you simly had the ability to predict the questions which would be asked.

c. None of the students the writer has known disliked doing exams.

d. “ All students hate exams” is fairly true generalization.

4) Why did the two students in the writer’s class get C grades in the final exam?

a. Because the exam was very difficult.

b. Because they didn’t prepare for the questions that had come up the previous year.

c. Because they were dull students.

d. Because the questions weren’t in their lesson.

5) The writer’s main purpose of writing the passage is to _________________________.

a. describe the importance of exams.

b. discuss how exams effect on the students.

c. explain the equality in examinations.

d. criticize the exam system.

TEST 2

Every year people in many countries learn English. Some of them are young children. Others are teenagers. Many are adults. Some learn at school. Others study by themselves. A few learn English just by hearing the language in film, on television, in the office or among their friends. Most people must work hard to learn English.

Why do these all people learn English? It is not difficult to answer this question.

Many boys and girls learn English at school because it is one of their subjects. Many adults learn English because it is useful for their work. Teenagers often learn English for their higher studies because some of their books are in English at the college or university. Other people learn English because they want to read newspapers or magazines in English.

1. According to the writer. English is learn by _____________.

a. young children b. adults

c. teenagers c. all are correct

2. Most people learn English by ____________.

a. themselves b. hearing the language on television

c. working hard on the lesson d. speaking English to their friends

3. Where do many boys and girls learn English?

a. at home b. in the office

c. in evening class d. at school

4. Teenagers learn English because ___________.

a. It’s useful for their higher studies b. it’s one of their subjects.

c. They want to master it. D. a and c are correct.

5. Why do many adults learn English?

a. Because they want to see movies in English.

b. Because they need it for their job.

c. Because they are forced to learn.

d. Because it’s not difficult to learn.