II. Complete the second sentence with the same meaning. ( 8points).

1.   He spends an hour a day learning English.                           

     à It takes ..............................................................................................

2.    Is there a sink, a tub and a shower in the bathroom?         

    à Does .................................................................................................?

3.   Do you have a better stove than this?                       

    à Is this ................................................................................................?

4.   That food is excellent.                                     

    à What ................................................................................................!

5. Nguyen Tien Minh is an excellent badminton player .

    à Nguyen Tien Minh plays .................................................................

6. The last time I met Mai was in 1999

    à I haven’t...........................................................................................?

7. Have you got a smaller hat than this ?

    à Is this  .............................................................................................?

8. My sister finds it difficult to get up early in the morning

    àMy sister isn’t used …...........……………………………………..

9. They first printed “ The Times”  two hundred years ago.

à “ The Times” .......................................................................................

10. If Joe doesn’t change his ways, he will end up in prison

à Unless...................................................................................................

I. Make questions for the underlined words or phrases (5 Points).

1. I had lunch with my friend yesterday.

- ................................................................................................................

2. Nam visits his grandmother twice a week.

- ................................................................................................................

3. Mrs.Lan’s children are watching TV in the living room.

- ................................................................................................................

4. Lien didn’t go to school last Monday because she was tired.

- ................................................................................................................

5. We were at home last night.

- ................................................................................................................

III. Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer (5 points).

      Almost all our energy comes from oil, coal, and natural gas. We call them fossil fuels. The earth’s fossil fuels are running out. What will happen when there is no oil, coal and gas on the earth?

      Scientists are trying to find and use other alternative sources of energy. We can use energy from the sun, the wind, and the water.

      Solar energy is unlimited. The sun supplies all the energy used to grow plants, to evaporate water for rain, and to maintain the temperate of the planet. All are necessary for human life. If we are able to collect solar energy, we will be sure to have        this abundant source od power.

      1.   From which do plants on the earth get energy?

            A. stars                 B. the Mars          C. the moon         D. the sun

      2.   What are the other words or phrase for fossil fuels?    

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

      3.   Natural sources of energy are energy from                      .

            A. wind                B. the sun             C. water                D. the sun, wind, water

      4.   The word “abundant” in the passage is closet in meaning with                       .

            A. plentiful          B. limited             C. natural             D. necessary

      5.   We are asking the question, “What will happen when there is no oil, coal, and gas on the earth?” because                      .

            A. we are now depending so much on oil, coal, and natural gas         

            B. other sources of energy can come from the sun, wind, and water

            C. we are looking forward to seeing great changes

            D. we are looking for other alternative sources of energy

II. Read the following passage then choose the best answer to fill in the blank (8 points)

HOBBY

There are many reasons …1… it is important to have a hobby. First of all, a hobby can be a remedy for your …2… . Because it is the active  you choose for yourself, it will always give you pleasure and …3… you relax. Even if you just spend a little time enjoying your hobby, you can see the difference …4… your spirit. Second, some hobbies can also …5… you financially. Many old people enjoy gardening. They grow a lot of trees and vegetables, so they can sell them for some money. In…..6… , a hobby can help you connect with other people. If you like collecting stamps, you can …7… a stamp club to share your albums with other collectors. If your hobby is carving eggshells, you can give your products to your friends …8… gifts.

1. A. for B. why C. because D. what

2. A. happiness B. pain C. tired D. tiredness

3. A. help B. have C. do D. want

4. A. for B. in C. on D. at

5. A. harm B. give C. benefit D. make

6. A. addition B. general C. conclusion D. fact

7. A. take part B. go C. join D. leave

8. A. like B. as C. for D. to

I. Fill in each gap  with one suitable word (10 points).

MY HOBBY

            My hobby is reading. I …1…this hobby when I was 5 years old. I still remember the first …2… I read, which was …3… a lazy rabbit. I was so excited when I read that book, …4… I kept reading.

            I enjoy reading …5… it develops my imagination. It also widens my knowledge. I can understand …6…a nation has its name or what causes natural disasters. Moreover,  …7…helps me connect with …8... students because …9… is a book club at my school. We gather once a week to share …10… we have read.