I. Choose the word which has the underlined part is pronounced differently from the others (1pt)
A. question B. pollution C. nation D. information A. carried B. looked C. managed D. opened A. energy B. terrify C. destroy D. second A. sight B. considerate C. divide D. tidal A. control B. pagoda C. remote D. moveII. Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete each of the following sentences (2pts)
They suggest ........... more trees in the school yard.A. plant B. planted C. to plant D. planting
Her son felt sleepy………….. he went to bed.A. however B. so C. although D. because of
They ………………. her since she left school.A. haven’t seen B. aren’t seen C. doesn’t see D. don’t see
She used to……………….. soccer in the afternoon two years ago.A. played B. playing C. play D. plays
I wish my home………………. in the village.A. was B. were C. is D. will be
…………….. Mrs.Thoa was tired, she helped her children with their homework.A. If B. And C. Or D. Although
They arrived in Ho Chi Minh city………….………..Monday morning.A. in B. on C. a D. to
I thanked the man………………. helped me move the fridge.A. whom B. who C. whose D. which
You don’t like this film,………………?A. do you B. don’t you C. are you D. doesn’t you
If I were you, I…………………….ask the doctor for advice.A. can B. will C. must D. would
III. Supply the correct form of the words in brackets to complete the following sentences. (1pt)
The film is so…………that I have seen it twice. (INTEREST) Air ………….. is one of the problems that people have deal to with. (POLLUTE) My teacher teaches ………….. sciences. (NATURE) The gas from the chemical factory was ……………... (HARM) She got the………… from the library. (INFORM)III. Choose the best underlined word or phrase in each sentence that needs correcting.(1pt)
I enjoy to collect stamps in my free time .A B C D
Her teacher encouraged her taking part in the competition.A B C D
If he knew her address, I will write to her.A B C D
The man asked us not play near the lake.A B C D
The exercises were such difficult that I couldn’t do them.A B C D
V. Put the verbs in the brackets into the correct tense forms. (1pt)
I think we should (give)…………….. poor children books, notebooks and school things. I (not/meet) ……………. Nam since he left school. Nga (take) …………… many trips to Ho Chi Minh City since 2005. If Trang had an alarm clock, she (arrive) …………… to school on time . What will you do if you (decide) ……………. to take a space trip?VI. Read the text, then answer the questions below it (2 pts)
Clothes can tell a lot about person. Some people like very colorful clothes because they want everyone to look at them and they want to be the center of things. Others like to wear nice clothes, but their clothes are not colorful or fancy. They do not like people to look at them. Clothes today are very different from the clothes of the 1800s. One difference is the way they look. For example, in 1800s, all women wore dress. The dresses all had long skirts. But today, women do not wear dresses with long skirts. Sometimes they wear short skirts. Sometimes they wear pants. Another difference between 1800s and today is the cloth. In the 1800s, clothes were made only from natural kinds of cloth. They were made from cotton, wool, silk. But today, there are many kinds of man-made cloth. A lot of clothes are now made from nylon, rayon or polyester.
Why do some people like very colorful clothes?...................................................................................................................................................
2. What kind of clothes do other people like to wear?
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3. Were the clothes of the 1800s the same as today ?
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4. What do sometimes women wear today?
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5. Are there many kinds of man-made cloth now?
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VII. Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning with the first one. (2pts)
He didn’t go to the party because he was busy.He was busy, …………………………………………………………
2.It’s a pity. We can’t speak English well.
We wish ……………………………………………………………...
3. “Do you like classical music ?” She asked me.
She asked me ……………………………………………...................
4.The man is my new boss. He is talking to the lady over there.
The man ……………………………………………………………..
5. “Why don’t you buy them this picture as a wedding present, Tom ?”
Jane suggested ………………………………………………………
6. What a pity my wife can't speak English.
I wish ...................................................................................................................................................
7.The man called the police. His wallet was stolen.
The man ..............................................................................................................................................
8. English people speak very quickly. That's why I can't understand them.
If ..........................................................................................................................................................
9. The last time we saw Peter was on Sunday.
We haven't.............................................................
10. This city had old buildings, but none can be found nowadays.
There used .........................................................................................................................................
I/(1,0p Choose the word in each group that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest
1. A. nothing B. cover C. morning D. done
2. A. how B. town C. slow D. power
3. A. change B. chemistry C. choose D. cheese
4. A. match B. catch C. math D. watch
5. A. bread B. great C. break D. steak
II/ (3,0 points) Choose the best word or phrase to complete the following sentences.
1. I like reading books ______ tell about different peoples and their cultures.
A. who B. whom C. which D. where
2. “Buy me a dictionary on your way back,______?”
A. will you B. don’t you C. can’t you D. are you
3. Mary usually walks to school but today she ______ a bike.
A. ride B. rides C. riding D. is riding
4. She worked hard ______she passed the exam.
A. so B. if C. because D. as
5. I’ll give you a lift to the station if you _______ in a hurry.
A. were B. are C. will be D. would be
6. I’m feeling pretty tired. Do you mind ______ me home?
A. taking B. took C. take D. to take
7. Nam looks much _______ today than yesterday.
A. good B. well C. better D. the best
8. Scientists and engineers have invented devices to remove ______ from industrial wastes.
A. polluted B. pollute C. polluting D. pollutants
9. The dress you bought is of very good quality. It ______ very expensive.
A. may be B. must be C. should have been D. must have been
10. The Pikes put ______ their trip because of bad weather.
A. away B. up C. out D. off
11. Neither Linh nor her classmates ______ the National Museum so far.
A. visit B. visited C. have visited D. has visited
12. Nga: “You look nervous! ______” – Hoa: “This thunder scares me to death.”
A. How are you? B. Why’s that? C. Come on! D. What’s wrong?
13. He was homesick and he ______ all his family and friends.
A. missed B. wished C. desired D. hoped
14. I'm very ______ to you for putting in so much hard work.
A. thoughtful B. grateful C. considerate D. careful
15. If you come to the theatre late, you have to wait until the ______ to get in.
A. break B. refreshment C. interval D. half-time
III. Choose the underlined part (marked A, B, C or D) that needs correction.
21. I look forward to have the resolution to the problem I have mentioned.
A B C D
22. They have moved nothing in your room while they sent you to the hospital.
A B C D
23. Aren’t you afraid that they will sack you if you didn’t start coming to work on time?
A B C D
24. I had to drive to the factory to pick up my brother, who’s car wouldn’t start.
A B C D
25. It was not easy for us getting tickets for the concert.
A B C D
IV. Give the correct tense or form of the verbs in brackets.
26. When my mother came home from work, I_________(cook) dinner.
27. Jane_________(go) to school by bicycle every day.
28. The children_________(play) badminton in the stadium now.
29. You_________(go) to London last month?
30. The candidates mustn’t_________(bring) books into the examination room.
V/ (1,5 points) Read the passage and choose the best option A, B, C or D to answer the question.
Along with jogging and swimming, cycling is one of the best all-round forms of exercise. It can help to increase your strength and energy, giving you more efficient muscles and a stronger heart. But increasing your strength is not the only advantage of cycling. Because you’re not carrying the weight of your body on your feet, it’s a good form of exercise for people with painful feet or backs. However, with all forms of exercise it’s important to start slowly and build up gently. Doing too much too quickly can damage muscles that aren’t used to working. If you have any doubts about taking up cycling for health reasons, talk to your doctor and ask for his/her advice.
Ideally you should be cycling at least two or three times a week. For the exercise to be doing you good, you should get a little out of breath. Don’t worry that if you begin to lose your breath, it could be dangerous and there must be something wrong with your heart. This is simply not true; shortness of breath shows that the exercise is having the right effect. However, if you find you are in pain then you should stop and take a rest.
1. People with back problems might go cycling because__________.
A. it enables them to carry the weight of their body on their feet
B. it does not make them carry the weight of their body on their feet
C. it helps to make their backs become stronger
D. it helps them to relieve their backache
2. All forms of exercise must be started__________.
A. gradually B. quickly C. strenuously D. violently
3. According to the writer, it is best to go cycling__________.
A. once a week B. at least two or three times a week
C. at least two or three times a day D. every day
4. You should not worry about the shortness of breath because__________.
A. it shows that there is something wrong with your heart
B. it shows that you should stop and take a rest
C. it is a sign of exercise having the right effect
D. it is a sign of your getting rid of your heart problem
5. Which of the following is NOT included in the advantages of cycling?
A. Giving you a stronger heart B. Increasing you strength and energy
C. Giving you better muscles D. Making you look younger
VI/ (1,5 points) Fill in each blank with one suitable word.
Energy is one of the problems that many people are interested in. It is not an unfamiliar word. It is heard, said, discussed day after day. It is close to everyone’s (1)_____ life. You turn on the lamp and it is (2)______ that gives you light. You turn on a TV and it is energy that gives you pictures and sound. You ride a motorcycle and it is energy that gives you movement. You (3)______ your meals and it is energy that gives you heat to boil rice.
The problem is that the demand for energy is rising and that the price of energy is getting (4)______ and higher. The supply of energy on earth is limited. It cannot provide us all forever. The shortage of energy in the future is inevitable. Therefore, (5)______ energy is a must if we want to continue to live in a safe and sound world.
VII/ (1,5p) Complete the following sentences, using the words or phrases suggested.
1. I / feel / hopeful / that / we / find / suitable house / very soon.
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2. She / not / play / piano / well / as / her sister.
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3. I wish / could / give you / all the expensive things / life.
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4. You / hear / Maria / since / you / leave school?
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5. The people / live / next door to us/ keep / have / all night parties.
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VIII/(1,5p) Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it.
1. People are going to build a new library in the area.
A new library _______________________________________________.
2. “Why don’t you take a day off tomorrow?” she said to me.
She suggested that ____________________________________________.
3. The weather is bad so we can’t go camping.
If the weather ________________________________________________.
4. He was punished because he behaved badly.
Because of __________________________________________________.
5. The keeper had no sooner opened the case door than the lion attacked him.
Hardly ______________________________________________________.