Writing the essay:

if you were a tourist guide, what would you talk to foreign tourists about VN

Em hãy nhận xét về thành tựu Chữ viết, thiên văn học, kiến trúc, điêu khắc của văn minh Hy lạp- La mã. (so với Phương Đông)

4. Em nhận xét gì về những thành tựu của văn minh thời kỳ Phục Hưng về văn học, hội họa, kiến trúc điêu khắc.

Part B : LEXICAL AND GRAMMAR ( 45 pts )

Question I: Choose the most suitable word or phrase to complete each sentence. (15 pts)

6. They came to inspect the house _________ buying it.

A. in the event of B. with reference to C. with a view to D. on account of

7. The boy who failed the exam has to take another one, ?

A. did he B. hasn’t he C. didn’t he D. doesn’t he

8. It is _______ knowledge in the village that Mr. and Mrs. Thorne quarrel violently several time a week.

A. common B. complete C. normal D. usual

9. _________ passenger pigeon, one of several species of extinct birds, was hunted to extinction over _________ few decades.

A. The / Ø B. Ø / the C. The / a D. A / the

10. Don’t be angry with Sue. All that she did in good______

A. hope B. belief C. idea D. faith

11. Mrs. Brown always ______ in a crowd because she wore large hats.

A. found against B. looked up C. stood out D. showed up

12. Mary bought______ hat yesterday.

A. a red big plastic hat B. a big red plastic hat

C. a plastic big red hat D. a bit plastic red hat

13. ______ the two sisters, Mary is _______.

A. Of/ the prettier B. Between/ the prettiest

C. Of/ prettier D. Between/ the prettier

14. Helen: “I love your gardens. The plants are well taken care of!”

Ingrid: “Thanks. Yes, I suppose I’ve always __________.”

A. had green fingers B. let nature take its course

C. made it down on my luck D. drawn the short straw

15. My old riding boots served me well for eleven years before they finally ________.

A. wore off B. broke down C. wore out D. broke up

16. _______ of birds over a city usually predict cold weather.

A. Herds B. Packs C. Flocks D. Groups

17. We might have to change our plans for the weekend and, _______ we’ll let you know as soon as possible.

A. in case B. if so C. providing D. supposing

18. It’s one of the worst books I’ve ever read. Its only redeeming ___________ is that it’s quite short.

A. aspect B. element C. feature D. factor

19. - Well, I’m sorry, that’s all I can offer you. - ____________.

A. Take it or forget it B. Get it or forget it

C. Take it or leave it D. Leave it or take it

20. He has been unable to find a job _______ with his ability as an accountant.

A. appropriate B. suitable C. requisite D. commensurate

Part B : LEXICAL AND GRAMMAR ( 45 pts )

Question I: Choose the most suitable word or phrase to complete each sentence. (15 pts)

6. They came to inspect the house _________ buying it.

A. in the event of B. with reference to C. with a view to D. on account of

7. The boy who failed the exam has to take another one, ?

A. did he B. hasn’t he C. didn’t he D. doesn’t he

8. It is _______ knowledge in the village that Mr. and Mrs. Thorne quarrel violently several time a week.

A. common B. complete C. normal D. usual

9. _________ passenger pigeon, one of several species of extinct birds, was hunted to extinction over _________ few decades.

A. The / Ø B. Ø / the C. The / a D. A / the

10. Don’t be angry with Sue. All that she did in good______

A. hope B. belief C. idea D. faith

11. Mrs. Brown always ______ in a crowd because she wore large hats.

A. found against B. looked up C. stood out D. showed up

12. Mary bought______ hat yesterday.

A. a red big plastic hat B. a big red plastic hat

C. a plastic big red hat D. a bit plastic red hat

13. ______ the two sisters, Mary is _______.

A. Of/ the prettier B. Between/ the prettiest

C. Of/ prettier D. Between/ the prettier

14. Helen: “I love your gardens. The plants are well taken care of!”

Ingrid: “Thanks. Yes, I suppose I’ve always __________.”

A. had green fingers B. let nature take its course

C. made it down on my luck D. drawn the short straw

15. My old riding boots served me well for eleven years before they finally ________.

A. wore off B. broke down C. wore out D. broke up

16. _______ of birds over a city usually predict cold weather.

A. Herds B. Packs C. Flocks D. Groups

17. We might have to change our plans for the weekend and, _______ we’ll let you know as soon as possible.

A. in case B. if so C. providing D. supposing

18. It’s one of the worst books I’ve ever read. Its only redeeming ___________ is that it’s quite short.

A. aspect B. element C. feature D. factor

19. - Well, I’m sorry, that’s all I can offer you. - ____________.

A. Take it or forget it B. Get it or forget it

C. Take it or leave it D. Leave it or take it

20. He has been unable to find a job _______ with his ability as an accountant.

A. appropriate B. suitable C. requisite D. commensurate

Part 2:  Complete sentences using the correct form of the words.

1. The ____ need assistance from the whole society. (POVERTY)

2. Such a kind man would never ____ hurt his friend’s feelings. (INTEND)

3. Because of a car ______, she didn’t get to the airport in time for her flights. (BREAK)

4.The recent hurricane caused (WIDE) __________ damage.

5.Don’t tell anyone else what I’ve just told you. Remember, it’s ________.(CONFIDE)

6. Until now, the high cost of schooling has __________ or prevented poor parents from having their children, especially girls,educated (COURAGE)

7. He was very sad because he was told that his best friend got a(n) __cureless__disease.(CURE)

8. We stood and watched the dancers’ grateful ___(MOVE)
9. She was _________ knowledgeable about the history of China. (EXTREME)  

10. Many people were buried __________ after the earthquake. (LIVE)

 VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR

Part 1: Choose the best answer which best completes each sentence.

1. He spent the entire night thinking and in the end _________ a brilliant idea.

2. He recommended that I _________there early

3. She is __________ her brother.

A. twice as old as                                                  B. twice older than

 C. as old as twice                                                D. more twice older than

4. Your son hardly cleans the bathroom, ______?

A. doesn’t he                  B. isn’t he                C. does he                        D. is he

5. My boss is angry with me. I didn’t do all the work that I __________ last week.

6. Listen carefully. I'm going to give you __________ advice.

7. __________ the time you get to the theatre, the play will have finished.

8. The US president Barack Obama ______ an official visit to Vietnam in May 2016, which is of  great significance to the comprehensive bilateral partnership.

A.      delivered     B. paid       C. offered                           D. gave

9. John has finally found a new job after being ______ for three months.

A.      out of work        B. out of mind  C. out of order                  D. out of reach

10.Students can gain _______ benefits form learning to work together.

        A. considerate   B. considering    C. consideration     D. considerable

11. ______ , we would be rich by now. 
       A. If we invest in the telecommunications industry 
       B. Unless we had investment in the telecommunications industry 
       C. Did we invest in the telecommunications industry 
       D. Had we invested in the telecommunications industry 

12. We must push the piano to the corner of the hall to ______ our party tonight.

A. make place for     B. take up room to    C. give place to    D. make room for

13. ___________at his lessons, he couldn’t catch up with his classmates

A. Hardly as he worked                                           B. Hard as he worked

C. Hard as he does                                                    D. Hard as he was

14 - Lan: "Would you mind if I closed the door? It’s too cold outside" 

     - Hoa: "______."

  A. No, I don’t like                                           B. No, never mind   

  C. I’d rather you didn’t. It’s stuffy           D. Why not do it?

15. Lan :  “I think it’s a good idea to have three or four generations living under one roof. They can help one another.”      

    - Nam: “_______. Many old-aged parents like to lead independent life in a nursing home”

     A. I can’t agree with you more                              B. It’s nice to hear that

     C. I don’t think so                                 D. There is no doubt about it

Part 2: Choose the word that has a different stress pattern from the others in the group. (5 points)

1. A. muscle                        B. travel       C. special                             D. disease

2. A. invent          B. produce               C. visit                                   D. machine

3.A. computer                   B. important         C. benefit                 D. alternative

4. A. memory               B. digestive        C. musician                         D. emotion

5. A. disadvantaged        B. traditional      C. priority                 D. immediate