I. Use the given words to make meaningful sentences

1. over 800 km / my town  / Ho Chi Minh City

→ …………………………………………..…………………………………………

2. There / used to / bus station / city center / but/ it / move / the suburbs /

→ …………………………………………..…………………………………………

3. Although / the film / frightening / we/ enjoy it /

→ …………………………………………..…………………………………………

4. Despite / heavy / rain /, they / go / a walk

→ …………………………………………..…………………………………………

III. Rearrange the words to make meaningful sentences.

1.      Solar energy/ in the world/ by many countries/ will be used/.

→ ……………………………………………..………………………………………...

2.      to another/ How/ you travel from / will/ one place/?

→ ……………………………………………..…………………………………………

3.      to save/ will reduce/ our energy/ the use of electricity/ We/.

→ …………………………………………..…………………………………………

4.      traffic/ are/ rush-hours/ always/ There/ jams/ during.

→ …………………………………………..…………………………………………

5.      This time tomorrow/ English/ They/ will be learning.

→ …………………………………………..…………………………………………

6.life/ easier/ think/ will/ in/ be/ I/ future/ the/ don’t.

→ …………………………………………..…………………………………………

7.of/This/friend/be/future/boy/a/ will/mine/in/the.

→ …………………………………………..…………………………………………

8.be/will/No/thinks/next/one/the/he/champion.

→ …………………………………………..…………………………………………

II. Rewrite the second sentences, keeping the meaning unchanged:

1. They will use solar energy to protect the environment.

® Solar energy …………………………………………………………………..

2. Although she eats lots of food, she is still very slim.

®In spite of …………………………………………………………………..

3. What is the distance between HaNoi and HCM city?

® How far …………………………………………………………………..?

4. Although she is so young, she sings beautifully.

® In spite of …………………………………………………………………………..

5. I find English interesting.

® I am …………………………………………………..……………………………….

6. Our roof will be fixed tomorrow.

® They…………………………………………………………………………………...

7. They will show flying cars to the public when they finish it.

®Flying cars ……………………………………………………………………………

8. We haven’t attended a music festival for two years.

® The last time …………………………………………………………………………

9. Susan went  to work yesterday in spite of her sickness.

® Although ………………………………………………………………………………

10. She found the last scene of film interesting.

® She was……………………………………………………………………………………

III. Read the text carefully, then answer the questions.

TRANSPORT IN JAPAN

Transportation in Japan is modern and highly developed. Japan’s transportation sector is famous worldwide for its energy efficiency. Transportation in Japan uses less energy per person than that in other countries because if rail transportation and low travel distances.

In Japan, road construction is difficult because Japan has very high population density, and the limited amount of land for road construction. Railway are a major means of passenger transportation, especially for mass and high –speed transport between major cities and for commuter transport in metropolitan areas.

Japan’s Shinkansen( or bullet train) is also very famous worldwide. Shinkansen trains are known to be very safe. There haven’t been any accident –related deaths or injuries from passengers in its history. Shikansen are also known to be very punctual. In 2003, the average delay per train on the ToKaido Shinkasen  was  a mere 6 seconds. Japan has tried to sell its Shinkansen technology overseas, and has struck deals to help build systems in India, Thailand, and the United States.

1. Why Japan’s  transportation sector is famous worldwide?

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

2. Why road construction is difficult in Japan?

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

3. What are a major means of passengers transportation in Japan?

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

4. Have there been any accident-related deaths or injuries caused by Sinkasen trains?

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

5. How are Shinkansen described in the paragraph?

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

II. Choose the word which best fits each gap.

STAYING SAFE ON FOOT AND BIKE

Look out for yourself and your friends when out (1)……….foot and bike. Choose the (2)………routes you can like quieter, slower roads, with pavements if you’re walking or (3)………if you’re going by bike.

It’s easy to get distracted by your phone or by friends, but you need to be (4)……… to traffic. Put your phone away and take your earphones (5)………when crossing the road. Don’t trust that drivers (6)………spot you and be able to stop in time – many drivers go too fast and don’t (7)……….enough attention, (8)……… anything you can do to protect yourself is a good thing.

1. A. on                                  B. in                            C. by                           D. with

2. A. safe                               B. safer                       C. safest                     D. safely

3. A. zebra crossings            B. cycle paths            C. footpaths               D. bumpy roads

4. A. risky                              B. warning                 C. serious                   D. alert

5. A. off                                 B. over                       C. out                         D. down

6. A. must                              B. will                        C. could                     D. should

7. A. pay                                B. make                      C. turn                        D. take

8. A. but                                 B. so                           C. though                   D. because

PART III. READING       

I. Read the text carefully, then do the tasks.

SOLAR ENERGY

Sunlight carries huge amounts of energy. You can feel the Sun’s energy when sunlight warms your skin on a summer day. To capture the Sun’s energy, scientists have developed solar cells, called photovoltaic cells. These cells convert sunlight into electricity businesses. Solar cells have been placed on cars and appliances, too. Since the Sun sends abundant free energy streaming toward Earth 24 hours a day, people in many parts of the world, not just the sunniest places, have fixed solar cells and solar panels on the roofs of their houses or businesses to lower their energy costs.

Experts say that the huge installation of solar panels in sunny regions could generate enough electricity to supply an entire country. Capturing this energy can help overcome our diminishing energy supply. New ways to capture this energy are being developed an the time to maximize efficiency.

1. What is the source of solar energy?

A. sunlight                            B. photovoltaic cell           C. solar panels                D. electricity

2.  Solar cells are use

A. to collect energy from the sun                           B. to provide sunlight to houses

C. to convert sunlight into electricity                   D. both a and c are correct

3. Which of the following statements is true?

A. Solar cells absorb all of the light energy from the sun.

B. The light energy causes the particles to move faster to make electricity.

C. Solar energy can be used to power homes and businesses only.

D. Large solar panels have been placed on cars and appliances.

4. As used in line 9, ‘abundant’ most nearly means. 

A. unlimited                         B. dangerous                            C. plentiful                     D. clean

5. Where have people fixed solar panels?

A. In the sunniest places                                         B. Anywhere outside their houses

C. Inside their houses                                              D. On the roofs of their

VII. Underline a mistake in each sentence then correct it

1. My family will be gone on a summer vacation at this time next week.

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

2. Jim will be not reading books at this time tomorrow. 

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

3. When will be the shop opened again? 

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

4. Preparations for the events will be making before 8.a.m. tomorrow.

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

5. I don’t think machines will be replaced workers in the factories.

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

6. All the old houses in my neighborhood will pull down next week.

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

VI. Choose the underlined part (marked A, B, C or D) that contains an error

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

               A                B                   C      D

2.  Nam has not finished his homework yesterday.

       A              B                C         D

3. Although he was tired, but he still went to work last week.

                           A             B                C         D

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

              A                         B          C                     D

V. Put the verbs in correct tenses.

1. …………………..you (wait) ………………………for her when her plane arrives tonight?

2. Don’t phone me between 7 and 8. We (have) ………………….…………..dinner then.

3. I (send) ………………….…………..you my book tomorrow.

5. We hope the new Director (find) ………………….……. more jobs for his employees.

6. Nam is a hard-working student. He (pass) ……………….……. the exam easily this year.

6. What …………………..you (do) …………………..when you graduate from the University?
7. Next week we (have) ……………..……… many kinds of examinations. It (be) ………

a very busy week, I think.

8. In the future, most of Vietnamese people (be able) …..…….(speak) ……………English well.

9. Next week at this time, you (lie) ………………….……on the beach.

10. …………………..you (meet) …………………..your former teacher at 9 am tomorrow?

PART II. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR 

I. Choose the best answer by circling A, B, C or D:

1. This is a...............movie. It makes me laugh a lot.

A. hilarious                              B. boring               C. disappointing       D. frightening

2. This movie is about the war between the planets in the space. It  is a.............movie.

A. romantic                              B. comedy            C. documentary        D. sci-fi

3. She spent all day...............with her children.

A. play                                      B. to play              C. played                    D. playing

4. The central square is.............................. It is full of people and noise.

A. quiet                                    B. peaceful           C. crowded                 D. calm

5. If  we  walk, we should go on the........................

A. street                                    B. pavement         C. traffic light            D. road

6. He sings.................. Nobody wants to listen to his voice.

A. bad                                       B. Badly                C. well                       D. good

7. ………….the film was gripping, Tom slept from beginning to the end.

8. Minh used to ……his homework late in the evening.

9. I have never felt as ………..as I did when I watched that horror film.

10. We found the plot of the film …………. .

11. We will cut down on the use of natural gas because it is …….… & harmful to the environment.

A. plenty                                B. limited                  C. available              D. abundant

12. Which of the following is NOT non-renewable source of energy?

A. oil                                     B. wind                      C. natural gas            D. coal

13. Some new energy-saving bulbs …………. in the dining-room.

A. will put                             B. will be putting      C. will be put            D. will being put

14. Don’t forget to……………….the lights when leaving a room or going to bed.

A. turn                                   B. turn on                 C. turn off                  D. turn out

15. What should we do to………………………………….our electric bills?

A. fall                                    B. cut down               C. drop                      D. reduce

16. The use of biogas for cooking…………………..in the countryside.

A. will increase                   B. will be increasing C. will be increased       D. will have increased

17. A hydropower station ……………… in the North of the country next year.

A. was built                          B. were built            C. will be built          D. has been built

18. Skycycling tubes will be easy……………..

A. drive                                 B. to drive                C. ride                        D. to ride

19. Mai and Linda are talking about how to save electricity.

Mai: “I think we should turn off all the fans before leaving the classroom.” -Linda: “………”

A. That’s a good idea.                                             B. No, thanks.

C. How far?                                                               D. Do you like it? 

20. Mary: Which one did you choose? -Peter:   “…………………..” 

A. The blue one         B. Thanks, I can do             C. No, I can’t do                   D. Yes, That’s right

21. Peter: “Would you like some more tea?” - Jack: “..............”

A. Yes, please           B. Here you are                   C. You are welcome            D. No, I don’t mind

22. - Nam: “That’s an excellent picture you have painted, Mai!” - Mai: “………………”.

A. It’s not bad                                                           B. Not at tall             

C. It’s nice of you to say so                                    D. Congratulation