100 ĐỀ HSG ANH 7 CÓ ĐÁP ÁN

ENGLISH PRACTICE 1
I/ Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the other three in the
following questions
1. A. looked B. watched C. carried D. stopped
2. A. study B. success C. surprise D. sugar
3. A. unite B. underline C. university D. uniform
4. A. danger B. angry C. language D. passage
5. A. character B. children C. teacher D. change
II/ Chooose the word whose stress patteren is different from the other three in the following
questions
1. A. realize B. improve C. possible D. comfortable
2. A. important B. especially C. prefer D. influence
3. A. general B. opinion C. abroad D. surprise
4. A. comfort B. nation C. apply D. moment
5. A. medical B. advise C. vegetables D. physical
III/ Choose the best answer to fill in the blank
1. Are you interested...........playing badminton after class?
A. in B. with C. on D. for
2. " What.........going to Hanoi tomorrow? "
A. to B. in C. about D. for
3. Hoa works very..........so she always gets good marks.
A. badly B. good C. hardly D. hard
4. The building was built .........1962 and 1969.
A. between B. from C. since D. for
5. This school..........in 1997
A. built B. is built C. was built D. has built
6. Of all my friends, Hoa is.............
A. the tallest B. the most tallest C. taller D. more taller
7. Would you mind if I……………a photo ?
A. take B. took C. would take D. am going to take
8. Last week I ……………my children to the biggest zoo in town.
A. got B. brought C. fetch D. took
9. Are you proud…………….your country and its tradition ?
A. about B. on C. of D. for
10. Do you collect stamps or other things ? - Yes, I am a stamp………….
A. collecting B. collector C. collect D. collection
11. It is very dangerous ………….. in the polluted environment.
A. to live B. lives C. living D. live
12. Our ………….. resources are limited so we should recycle all used things.
A. nature B. natural C. naturing D. naturally
13. His car is the same color …………. my uncle’s.
A. alike B. as C. like D. to
14. This ruler …………….. of plastic.
A. make B. made C. is making D. is made
15. I take part ………….. most youth activities of my school.
A. in B. of C. on D. at
IV/ Write the correct form of verb to fill in the brackets
Nowadays, a lot of important inventions (1- carry out) by scientists (2- work) for large industrial firms.
However, there (3 – be) still opportunities for other people (4 – invent) various things. In Britain, there is
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a weekly TV program which (5 – attempt) to show all the devices which people (6 – invent ) recently. The
people (7 – organize) the program receive information about 700 inventions per year. New ideas can (8 –
develop) by private inventors. However, it is important (9 – consider) these questions : Will it work? Will
it (10 – want)? Is it new?
1. __________________ 6. ___________________
2.__________________ 7. ___________________
3. __________________ 8. ___________________
4. __________________ 9. ___________________
5. __________________ 10. __________________
V/ Write the correct preposition to fill in the blank.
1. Could I help you ______________ your bag?
2. Na got up late this morning because her alarm clock didn’t go ___________ .
3. I’m looking forward ____________ seeing you in June.
4. In the competition, everyone fell ______________ the deep and dangerous water.
5. Ha Long Bay is recognized _____________ UNESCO as a World Heritage Site
6. They have a meeting ___________ 6.30 and 9.30.
7. My mother often picks me ___________ from the school.
8. I’m going to invite my friends to come over ___________ dinner tonight.
9. Next summer, my family will have a vacation __________ Thailand and stay there ________ one week.
VI/ Write the correct form of word to fill in the blank
1. We have two postal ___________________ a day. (DELIVER)
2. He left the room without ___________________ . (EXPLAIN)
3. Playing tennis is one of his favorite ______________ . (ACT)
4. We started our trip on a beautiful ______________ morning. (SUN)
5. They left the house in a __________________ mess. (FRIGHT)
6. He said “ Good morning” in a most ______________ way. (FRIEND)
7. There is no easy ______________ to this problem. (SOLVE)
8. He always drives more ________________ at night. (CARE)
9. Does this _______________ suit you? (ARRANGE)
10. He is a very _________________ carpenter. (SKILL)
VII/Underline the incorrect word and correct it as example
Example: 0. I haven’t saw you for two month 0/ seen

Nam is a student. This year he had a very interested summer 1/ ___________

holiday. He traveled, with him classmates, to a mountainous area 2/ ___________
in Hoa Binh province. They gone there to help make a road 3/ ___________
through a forest among two villages. “ It was very difficult 4/ ___________
because there had no water to drink and no shops where we 5/ ___________
could bought food,”said Nam. “ It was very cold and wet 6/ ___________
in the mountains. It is one of the wetter places in the country.” 7/ ___________
Nam stayed in the mountains since six weeks. It was hard work, 8/ ___________
But he says it was the best thing he has ever did. He is hoping 9/ ___________
to return next year to do any more work there 10/ __________
VIII/ Write the suitable word to fill in the blank
Learning a language is, in some way, like (1) __________________ how to fly or play the piano. There
(2) _________________ important differences, but there is a very important similarity. It is this: learning how
to do such things needs lots (3) ___________ practice. It is never simply to “know” something. You must be
able to “do” things with what (4) ___________ know. For example, it is not enough simply to read a book on
(5) ______________ to fly an aeroplane. A (6) ___________ can give you lots of information about how to fly, but
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if only read a book and then try to (7) _____________ without a great deal of practice first, you will crash and
kill (8) ____________ . The same is true of (9) ______________ the piano. So you think it is enough simply to read
about it? Can you play the piano without having lots of (10) _________________ first?
IX/ Rewrite the sentence, using the word given
1. Minh does morning exercises regularly. He wants to be healthy ( so as to )
…………………………………………………………………………………………..
2. I’m learning English. I want to read book in English. (in order to)
………………………………………………………………………………………….
3. She said nothing . She didn’t want to make him angry (so as to)
…………………………………………………………………………………………
4.The man was taken to the local hospital. He was injured in the accident. (past participle)
…………………………………………………………………………………………..
5. The musician is internationally famous. He appeared in the concert last night. (present participle)
………………………………………………………………………………………….
X/ Rewrite the sentence without changing the meaning
1. Keeping the environment clean is very important.
- It’s ……………………………………………………………………………..
2. They will show the time machine to the public when they finish it.
- The time machine ……………………………………………………………………..
3. He was delighted to receive his aunt’s letter.
- He was delighted that ………………………………………………………………..
4. Old car tires are recycled to make shoes and sandals.
- People ………………………………………………………………………………..
5. I’m very sad that I wasn’t accepted in that group.
- I’m very sad not …………………………………………………………………….
6. It’s three years since I last spoke to her.
- I haven’t ………………………………………………………………………………
7. Tam doesn’t type as fast as she used to.
- Tam used ……………………………………………………………………………..
8. “ Please turn down the radio for me”, said my father.
- My father asked ………………………………………………………………………
9. Lan will be fifteen next week.
- It is Lan’s ……………………………………………………………………………..
10. How long is it since you used the pen?
- When ………………………………………………………………………….?
XI/ Rearrange the word to make the meaningful sentence
1. stamps / a child / Minh / since / collected / was / has / he.
- …………………………………………………………………………………….
2. tomorrow / can / not / we / somewhere / I / so / working / go / am.
- ……………………………………………………………………………………..
3. back / in / months / England / going / two / are / to / they.
- ………………………………………………………………………………………..
4. information / entertainment / also / is / TV / only / but / not / bringing .
- ………………………………………………………………………………………..
5. struggle / on / always / nature / home / life / at / is / the farm / with / a.
- ………………………………………………………………………………………
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 ENGLISH PRACTICE 2
A. VOCABULARY
Question 1-10: Choose the best word or phrase that best complete each sentence below
1. His…………..always makes people laugh.
a. quiet b. sense of humor c. Christmas presents d. smiles
2. The way of life in this country is…………….to that in my country.
a. similar b. the same c. like d. as
3. You have to make ………………..children do not play with matches.
a. ensure b. surely c. sure d. ensuring
4. The prince immediately……………….the girl.
a. fall in love with b. fell in love with c. fall into love at d. fell into love at
5. Different language………………learn words in different ways.
a. learners b. learner c. people d. person
6. My little brother……………..pictures very much.
a. enjoy to draw b. enjoy drawing c. enjoys to draw d. enjoys drawing
7. Some people in the neighborhood are not happy…………………the changes
a. with b. about c. at d. of
8. TV………………...information and entertainment.
a. brings b. takes c. gives d. makes
9. His feet hurt so he has to walk to school…………………….
a. on crutch b. on crutches c. on foot d. on feet
10. ……………….natural resources? Is it difficult?
a. what about to save b. what about saving c. how about save d. how about to save
Question 11-20: Word form
11. It is ………………to eat too much sugar and fat HEALTH
12. If you can give a reasonable…………….for your bad behavior last night.
I’ll forgive you EXPLAIN
13. My brother often does experiments about electricity for…………….. PLEASE
14. The …………………..changed me 50,000VND for each room. DECORATE
15. There many cultural……………..between his country and mine DIFFER
16. A toaster is a chicken……………..that cooks food APPLY
17. ………………..in Viet Nam has brought a lot of big changes INDUSTRY
18. After taking an aspirin, her headache………………… APPEAR
19. The ……………….she gave last night was marvelous PERFORM
20. The………………in his province is very dramatic. LANDED
B. GRAMMAR AND STUCTURE
Question 21-31: Choose the correct answer. Only one answer is correct:
21. After the clothes……………we can wear them to Ann’s birthday party.
a. washing b. wash c. to wash d. are washed
22. A new university without a library……………in USA.
a. recently b. opened recently c. recently has opened d. has recently opened
23. Do you know the place…………………..I can have a meal with my friends?
a. where b. which c. what d. when
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24. On Christmas Eve, people often………..a tree.
a. are decorated b. were decorated c. decorating d. decorate
25. …………to your place tomorrow. Hope to meet you there.
a. would come b. will come c. am coming d. was coming
26. The can overturned and everyone………………..into the deep river
a. fall b. fell c. felt d. feel
27 The games were………………..important that they stopped fighting for a time.
a. so b. too c. very d. such
28. This is an emergency. Please ……………………an ambulance to Cua Viet beach
a. to sending b. sending c. to send d. send
29. Of the all members in my family, my grandpa is…………………..
a. oldest b. the oldest c. most old d. the most old
30. How long……………..here? - Since 1980.
a. do you live b. did you live c. have you live d. have you lived
31. We are having a plan to help them by ……………..them do things.
a. encouraged b. encourage c. to encourage d. encouraging
Question 32-41: Put the verbs in brackets into the correct from:
32. Most of the Earth’s surface (cover)…………..…………..by water.
33. The first festival (hold)………………….….nearly eight hundred years ago.
34. There’s some behind us. I think we (follow)………………………..
35. My mother (not visit)……………………….us since he (move)…………..……..to the new town.
36. This bike (use)……………………….for more than six years.
37. Nowadays, many historical places (destroy)………….………….seriously.
38. It (get)……………………hotter and hotter in June
39. Last moth when we (visit)………….him, he (do)…………………..…an experiment on the upstairs
40. Tet holiday in Viet Nam (celebrate) ………………………around January and February
41. The Eiffel Tower is in Paris. It (visit)………………………..by millions of people every year.
C, PHONETIC
Question 42-51: In three of the four words, the underlined part is pronounced the same; in the
fourth word the underlined part is pronounced differently. Find the fourth word.
42. a. held b. flew c. mend d. tent
43. a. quiet b. industry c. relative d. participant
44. a. nothing b. clothes c. hold d. told
45. a. bear b. ear c. tear d. hear
46. a. lot b. floor c. box d. dog
47. a. small b. law c. tall d. plane
48. a. float b. noun c. about d. out
49. a. arrive b. abroad c. around d. armchair
50. a. snowy b. cold c. prison d. Chicago
51. a. great b. hate c. heat d. afraid
Question 52-59: In three of these words the first syllable is stressed. In the fourth the second
syllable is stressed. Find the word in which the second syllable is stressed.
52. a. person b. enough c. picture d. people
53. a. Japan b. Australia c. Britain d. Canada

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54. a. surprise b. wonderful c. ticket d. evening
55. a. busy b. fortunate c. include d. follow
56. a. depart b. medical c. husband d. business
57. a. volcano b. gallery c. seafood d. windy
58. a. sunny b. facility c. humid d. minus
59. a. weather b. lava c. middle d. delicious
D. READING
Question 60-69: Read the article and circle the letter next to the word that best fits each space:
Traveling in the Lake District:
The Lake District is very popular for holidays all year round. Roads leading to the area have been
improved in (60)………………years inside the area itself, however, many roads are (61)……………and
winding with steep hills and it may not be safe to drive (62)………..….roads like this when they are (63)
……………in ice. For the mountain walker a word of warning-every season visitors (64)……………..lost or are
injured and (65)……….….... to be rescued by the Mountain Rescue teams. This kind of problem can be (66)
…………... by following a few simple rules. When exploring the mounta ins, wear warm clothing. Sensible boots,
take a map, compass and whistle and a small (67)……………...of food. Don’t go (68)…………….alone and always tell
someone where you (69)…………..to go to.
Vocabulary
1. (to) wind: uố n lượ n
2. steep (adj): dố c
3. warning: cả nh bá o
4. (to) rescue: cứ u
5. whistle (n): cá i cò i
60. a. recent b. next c. last d. close
61. a. thin b. slim c. narrow d. shallow
62. a. along b. above c. by d. in
63. a. wrapped b. above c. drowned d. filed
64. a. have b. be c. make d. get
65. a. must b. should c. need d. ought
66. a. encouraged b. prevented c. arranged d. organized
67. a. quantity b. weight c. length d. limit
68. a. for b. by c. with d. off
69. a. look b. seem c. plan d. know
E. WRITING
Question 70-77: Finish the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first:
70. It was such an interesting film that we watched it several times
The film……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………,…………………………
71. The football match was won by Manchester United
Manchester………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
72. Peter was too ill to get up.
Peter was so…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
73. Her father asked her if she would go to the cinema with her friends.
Her father asked her:”…………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………….”
74. Parents ought to send their children to school.

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Children………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
75. People think that doing morning exercises is good for health
It is ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
76. Tom is not as tall as Peter.
Peter……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
77. Every day thousands of trees are cut down in the world.
Every day people…………………………………………………………………………………………….……………………………………
Question 78-85: Make sentences based on the given cues:
78. I / going / visit / after work / evening.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……………………………………..
79. Residents / store owners / concerned / new mall / for / few months.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……………………………………..
80. What / mum / going / do / weekend ?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……………………………………..
81. You / ought / go / market / buy / fish / vegetables.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……………………………………..
82. People / do / everything / without / help / modern equipment / years ago.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……………………………………..
83. How old / your brother / sister / then ?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……………………………………..
84. Some people / neighborhood / not happy / changes.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……………………………………..
85. It / difficult / learn / two languages / same time.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……………………………………..
Question 86: Write a passage (100 words) to tell your friends “ A country picnic ” you made.
Follow the suggested ideas.
- Who you go with, when you go , how you go, what you’ve done, when you’re back, how you
feel,…
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 ENGLISH PRACTICE 3
PART I - Choose the word A, B, C or D whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.
1. A. rubbish B. uniform C. umbrella  D. thumb
2. A. appear  B. weather  C. bread  D. headache
3. A. project  B. belong  C.  woman D. concert
4. A. think B. though  C. mother D. these
5. A. eraser B. baseball C. suitcase D. waterfall
Choose the word A, B, C or D whose main stress is different from the others in the group.
6. A. pencil B. raincoat C. arrive D. notebook
7. A. enjoyable  B. power  C. permission  D. explore
8. A. photography  B. minority  C. heroic  D. visit
9. A. translation B. difficult C. unluckily  D. agree
10. A. Vietnamese  B. engineer C. celebration D. product 
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
PART II- Choose the best answers to completes each sentence.
1. Hoa __________________ coins and stamps since she was six.
A. was collecting B. has collected C. collected D. will collect
2. His brother is a _________________ boy. He always tells a joke.
A. handsome B. humorous C. sociable D. energetic
3. Do you mind if I __________________ your car to work?
A. drive B. driving C. to drive D. drove
4. They are ____________ that their son won the championship.
A. delighted B. pleasing C. sad D. interesting
5. My sister regretting ___________ Mai’s glasses yesterday.
A. to break B. broken C. breaking D. break
6. Hoa dances more _______________ than her classmates.
A. beauty B. beautiful C. beautifully D. beautify
7. They will hold a meeting in the large room ____________ the morning of next Sunday.
A. in B. on C. at D. of
8. Minh loves playing chess _____________ his sister enjoys skipping in their free time.
A. when B. because C. while D. during
9. One hundred dollars ______________ an big amount of money for her.
A. is B. are C. were D. is being
10. Don’t overheat the victim _____________ blankets or coats.
A. on B. for C. with D. from
11. We are going to __________ a small plane to Ha Long Bay this weekend.
A. drive B. ride C. take D. give
12. They as well as Mai ___________________ in the field at this time last Sunday.
A. was working B. were working C. has worked D. have worked
13. Thanks _______ Alexander Graham Bell’s invention, I can communicate with each other easily.
A. for B. from C. on D.to
14. We must _________ the environment from the pollution every day.
A. save B. protest C. protect D. waste
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15. In our opinion, there are a lot of differences _________ two twins.
A. from B. without C. with D. between
16. If you _______________ your work, let’s play volleyball with them in the garden.
A. finish B. are finishing C. have finished D. will finish
17. Have a picnic with ______________ in the mountain tomorrow.
A. Hanh and I B. Hanh and me C. I and Hanh D. me and Hanh
18. Study is no _____________ restricted to just one location.
A. longer B. long C. longest D. the longest
19. My son was hit _______________ a stick while he was working in the field.
A. by B. with C. without D. out
20. Nam and Manh have played badminton for two hours, but __________ of them are tired.
A. none B. both C. neither D. all
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
11. 12. 13. 14. 15.
16. 17. 18. 19. 20
PART III - Put the correct form of the words:
1. Joanne wants to become a __________ in the future. (science)
2. Many rural areas in Viet Nam have been __________ in the last few years. (urban)
3. The book was so ________ that we didn’t want to read it. (interest)
4. There are a lot of _______________ in the competition. (contest)
5. Linda’s __________ made the party less exciting. (absent)
6. He didn’t win the championship, so he felt very _____________ . (hope)
7. Because of his _________, they failed the exam. (lazy)
8. Vinamilk company has served customers a lot of _____________ recently. (produce)
9. Tet holiday is one of the most important __________ for Vietnamese people. (celebrate)
10. Laura loves all of Vietnamese dishes, _______________ Nem. (special)
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
PART IV - Find and correct a mistake in each sentence:
1. The boy was enough intelligent to solve that problem.
2. The girl helped me with the needlework yesterday is my classmate.
3. They asked their friends not play soccer in the road.
4. Hanh is the same weigh as my sister.
5. It is careless for you to leave your book on the train.
6. My brother used to going to the movies with our father.
7. Hoa asked me if I could have a picnic with her in the country or not.
8. Most of monkeys both in the forest and in the zoo are interesting in bananas.
9. It takes Nam thirty minutes going to school on foot everyday.
10. Not only Ha but also her friends was present in my fifteenth birthday party.
Your answers:
1. 6.
2. 7.
3. 8.
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5. 10.
Part V- Choose the most suitable answer A, B, C, or D to complete the following passage.
Air pollution is caused ________(1) ill health in human beings. In a lot of countries, there are
________(2) limiting the amount of smoke factories can produce although there is not enough _______(3) on
the effects of smoke on the atmosphere. Doctors have ________(4) that air pollution causes ________ (5)
diseases. The gases from the exhausts of cars _______(6) also increased air pollution in most cities. The
________ (7) of petrol produces a poisonous gas, which is often collected in busy streets circled by high
buildings. Children _______(8) in areas where there is a lot of lead in the atmosphere can not think as
________(9) as other children, and are clumsy when they _______(10) their hands.
1. A. from B. on C. over D. of
2. A. laws B. ideas C. problems D. regulations
3. A. news B. article C. information D. newspaper
4. A. agreed B. pointed C. disagreed D. proved
5. A. lung B. heart C. liver D. stomach
6. A. had B. have C. has D. having
7. A. water B. lead C. gas D. exhaust
8. A. lived B. live C. to live D. living
9. A. quick B. slowly C. quickly D. slow
10. A. touch B. use C. handle D. collect
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
PART VI - Read and fill a suitable word in each blanket:
Christmas is always held ________(1) December the twenty fifth every year. Every family in England
decorates a Christmas tree and puts ________(2) in the middle of the living room. And Santa Claus plays an
important _________(3) in this festival. There is a poem to relate him. In 1823, the patron saint of children,
Saint Nicholas appeared in a poem ________(4) A Visit Saint Nicholas. The character in the poem _______(5) a
fat jolly man who wore a _______ (6) suit and gave children ________ (7) on Christmas Eve. The poem, which
was ________(8) by Clement Clarke Moore, an American professor, became popular __________(9) the USA.
Santa Claus is based _______(10) the description of Saint Nicholas in this poem.
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Part VII- Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence.
1. It is over two years since they left their homeland. (They haven’t …………………………)
2. “How many cars are there in front of your house, Mai?” I said (I asked …………………...)
3. No one introduced me to newcomers in the festival. (I ……………………………………..)
4. The food was too bad for the children to eat. (The food was so ……………………………)
5. It’s no use persuading her to join in that activity. (There is no ……………………………..)
6. I am on the fifth page of the essay I am typing. (So far ……………………………………)
7. The dog keeps stealing my socks. (The dog is ……………………………………………...)
8. Hoa found it easy to translate this poem into French. (Hoa had no ………………………..)
9. Collect all of dirty clothes by 8 o’clock tomorrow morning. (Let all ………………………)
10. Mary is the most graceful girl at school. (No girl …………………………………………..)
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 ENGLISH PRACTICE 4

I. Choose one of word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.
1. A. christmas B. character C. school D. church
2. A. traveled B. surprised C. worked D. climbed
3. A. tour B. pour C. your D. course
4. A. towel B. down C. window D. flower
5. A. cook B. food C. too D. pool
II. Choose the best answer to complete the following sentences.
1. His handwriting is terrible. It’s not easy at all ….........what he writes.
A. to see B. to read C. reading D. seeing
2. The city is ……………….on the shore of Lake Michigan.
A. visited B. lied C. laying D.located
3. Kim Tan town is……………….. busier.
A. becoming B. doing C. making D. having
4. The Smiths never go out in the evening, ……………….?
A. do they B. don’t they C. doesn’t he D. does he
5. Ba is strong enough…………….. his father with the work on the farm.
A. helping B. help C. helps D. to help
6. Last week my child …………… to the biggest zoo in town by my wife.
A. took B. were taken C. went D. has gone
7. I tried my. ……………not to laugh, but I couldn’t.
A. good B. well C. best D. better
8. Are you proud…………….your country and its tradition ?
A. about B. on C. of D. for
9. I want to ask my parents ................... some money.
A. from B. for C. with D. about
10. You are very different ........................ your brother.
A. to B. for C. with D. from
11. I am better ........................ English than Nam.
A.than B. with C. at D. for
12. He seldom goes fishing, ...................?
A. doesn't he B. is he C. does he D. isn't he
13. Heavy rains …….the plane for several hours
A. stopped B. prevented C. delayed D. kept
14. You must go to school ……the ages of 5 and 16. it is compulsory.
A. from B. over C. during D. between
15. Sorry to keep you…………
A. wait B. waiting C. to wait D. waited
III. Give the correct form of the verbs in brackets .
1. I‘ve decided (stop) ……………...smoking.
2. I (visit) .........................singapore two years ago.
3. Look at those black clouds. It (rain).
4.We are tired of (work)…………… for low salary.
5. This is the second time you (break)……a cup.
6. (you/do) …………… the homework yet?
7. Mai is in her room. She (play) the guitar.
8. The teacher said that we should ( not make ) …………… noise in class.
9. Water …………( cover) most of the Earth’s surface.

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10. The gate ……………...( lock) at 6.30 p.m everyday.
IV. Read the passage and answer the questions.
It was the first lesson after the summer holidays at a small school in England. The lesson was about
the seasons of the year. “There are four seasons in the year,” said the teacher,
“They are spring, summer, autumn, and winter. In spring, it is warm and every thing begins to grow. In
summer ,It is hot and there are many flowers in the fields and gardens. In autumn, there are many
vegetables and much fruit. Everybody likes to eat fruit. In winter, It is cold and it often rains. Sometimes
there is snow on the ground.”
Here the teacher stopped and looked at one of the pupils “stop talking, Tom,”he said. “Now listen to
me. Can you tell us when is the best time of apples?”
“Yes, sir,” answered Tom. “It is when the farmer is not at home and there is no dog in the garden.”
1. Where did the lesson take place?
…………………………………………………………………………
2. What was the lesson about?
…………………………………………………………………………
3. What did the teacher ask Tom to do?
…………………………………………………………………………
4. What did the teacher asked the class to do?
…………………………………………………………………………
5. Did the teacher say “Stop talking, Tom,”?
…………………………………………………………………………

V. Write the correct form of the words given in capital letters to complete the following sentences.
1. Their children have quite ………………characters. DIFFERENCE
2. My brother bought a new…………..rod yesterday. FISH
3. Mr. Jane runs his business very ………….. SUCCESS
4. I like the city life because there are many kinds of ………. ENTERTAIN
5. The scouts do the……………..work. VOLUNTEER
6. Is there anything……………… on TV tonight? INTEREST
7. What is the correct……………..of this word? PRONOUNCE
8. My uncle often spends his free time doing volunteer work at a local............. ORPHAN
9. Relax for some minutes and you’ll feel more………….. COMFORT
10. In electronics, we learn to repair ...................appliances. HOUSE

VI. There is one mistake in each of the following sentences. Find out and correct it.
1. He has waited there for a quarter past six. (1)……………..
2. Surface mail is many cheaper than air mail. (2)……………..
3. They do their best to keeping the family happy. (3)…………….
4. The armchair is in the living room, among the television and sofa. (4)…………….
5. Tourists usually have a bus to the countryside. (5)……………

VII. Fill in the blank with one suitable word.

Charlie Chaplin was born in a very poor part of London. (1) ………………father was a comedian and his
mother worked (2) ………………a dancer and a singer. Neither of them (3) ………………successful so the
family (4) ……………… very little money. The first time he himself earned (5) ……………… by dancing and
singing, he was only five years old. He did many kinds of jobs, but what he loved best was working (6)
………………the theatre.
When he (7) ……………… about fifteen, he joined a traveling theatre company and went on trips to
America. On one such tour, (8) ……………… was offered a part in a film, so he went to Hollywood, where he
eventually became both a famous actor (9) ……………… film director.

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 He died in Switzerland in 1977, at the (10) ……………… of 88. There is now a statue of him in
Leicester Square, London, the city of his birth and early up-bringing.
VIII. Fill in each blank with one suitable preposition.
1. It’s 2.5 km…………my school………..the movie theatre.
2. I live ………..Xuan Dieu street……….my grandparents
3. She is talking…………her students in the school yard.
4. My new house is different……….my old house.
5. My father is a farmer. He works………..a farm.
6. Does your aunt work ……….the central hospital? – Yes, she is a nurse there.
7. I’m always busy. I must work ………..early morning until night.
8. Mr. Minh is a journalist. He writes ………..Tuoi Tre newspaper.
9. This apartment is suitable………….my family.
10. I often help my parents ………….the housework after school.

IX. Rewrite the following sentences so that the meanings stay the same.
1. She eats more chocolate than I.
I …………………………………………………………….
2. Vinh keeps forgetting his homework.
Vinh is …………………………………………………………….
3. Keeping the environment clean is very important.
It’s………………………………………………………………….
4. No one helped Lan to do the homework.
Lan ………………………………………………………………
5. It’s three years since I last spoke to her.
I haven’t……………………………………………………………
6. Tam doesn’t type as fast as she used to.
Tam used ………………………………………………………….
7. How long is it since you used the car?
When ……………………………………………………………..
8. We started living here 15 years ago.
We have…………………………………………………………...
9. Let’s meet inside the centre ,at the cafe corner?
How……………………………………………………………….
10. Nam is very strong, he can do heavy work.
Nam is strong ………………………………………………………………..

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I/ Section one: vocabulary and structures
Question 1: Choose the best answers
1. Don’t be silly! That ...................................possibly be Rivaldo!
a. mustn’t b . shouldn’t c. won’t d. can’t
2. No sooner had we started the game, .........................it began to rain.
a. than b. then c. that d. and
3. I ..................................be interested in playing badminton as a child.
a. could b. ought to c. might d. used to
4. They’ve told you time and time ............................. not to go out at night.
a. to b. over c. again d. before
5. Sorry I’m late, but I..............................feed my little son before leaving home.
a. needed b. must c. had to d. was to
6. Smith writes very quickly. He’s .........................finished his essay.
a. already b. been c. for d. yet
7. What are you going to do? - I don’t know. I haven’t made................my mind yet.
a. on b. at c. in d. up
8. I’ve ..............................to Paris. I went there in March.
a. been b. gone c. just d. yet
9. This is the first ..................... I’ve ever lived far from home.
a. already b. since c. that d. time
10. What did the girl say ........................?
a. at you b. for you c. you d. to you?
11. Phong rang his friend in Nha Trang yesterday, and he said it ..............raining there.
a. was b. is c. should be d. to be
12. The last time I saw Khang, he looked very relaxed. He explained that he’d been on holiday
the ........................week.
a. earlier b. following c. next d. previous
13. We wonder ........................the tickets are on sales yet.
a. what b. when c. whether d. where
14. When I rang Oanh some time last week, she said she was busy.................day.
a. this b. that c. then d. the
15. Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others?
a. just b. sun c. put d. bucket
16. Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others?
a. instead b. head c. heap d. dead
17. Which word has a different stress in the group?
a. amount b. inventor c. garbage d. resource
18. This film must be new. We’ve ........................ seen it before.
a. ever b. never c. since d. yet
19. He hates.......................................to do something by others.
a. to be asked b. asking c. being asked d. to ask
20. Let’s go camping in the mountain, ........................?
a. do we b. can we c. will we d. shall we
Question 2: Supply the correct forms of the word in parentheses.
1. Phuong Linh arranged flowers the most .......................(attract) in the contest.
2. It is a contest in which ....................(participate) have to read two poems in English.
3. .......................(environment) are concerned about the use of dynamite to catch fish.
4. Years later, she passed me in the street without even a small sign of .......(recognize).

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5. Nam put ................(press) on that towel to stop the bleeding.
6. After many years of ............(fail), Edison finally succeeded in inventing the light bulb.
7. We use first-aid in order to ease the victim’s pain and ......................(anxious).
8. She felt ....................(relief) after she passed the exam.
9. You’ll meet the tour guide on your ..................(arrive) at the hotel.
10. We can take buses or trains to Northern ......................(destine) of Nha Trang.
11. Sapa is considered the most beautiful .......(mountain) resort in the north of Viet Nam.
12. It’s now high time you knew how to dress and ....................(dress) yourself.
13. We are having a good time here. People on the island are very friendly and ...........(hospitality).
14. The police are interested in the sudden ............(appear) of the valuable painting.
15. I wrote .............(end) letters of application but I got no reply.
16. A fairy appeared and ...................................... ( MAGIC )changed her old clothes
17. The tiger wanted to see the farmer’s .................................. ( WISE )
18. In that story, the prince got ........................( MARRY )to a poor girl
19. Let me get an .................................... ( APPLY ) form and I can fill out
20. He was ............................... ( FOOL ) to say that English is helpless
II/ Section two: reading comprehension
Question 1: Read these passages and match the each passage to its title. There is ONE title you
needn’t use(10 pts)
A. How I began D. My most frightening experience
B. The worst aspect of my hobby E. Why I like my hobby
C. My hopes for the future F. When and where I do it
1. __________ For me, every weekday begins the same: I get up at 7.00. I have breakfast, I take the bus to
school, I go to lessons ... I don’t hate this daily routine, but it isn’t very thrilling. In the evenings, however, I
drive Formula 1 cars, build enormous cities and defend my planet against aliens. In short, I play computer
games. It’s like entering a different world. That’s why I love playing them so much.
2. __________My interest in computer games has taught me a lot about computer graphics. I want to
study computing at college, and learn how to design and program games. Eventually, I’d like to start my
own software company, creating and testing new games. That way, I could spend all day doing what I love
most.
3. ____________Computer games are interesting because they often contain stories and characters. The
games are getting better all the time, but they are also getting more expensive. The only thing I don’t like
about my hobby is the cost! New games are often about $50.
4. ____________ Some of my friends from school are interested in computer games too. We normally meet
at my house in the evenings and play for a few hours. We sometimes play at weekends, but if the
weather’s good I prefer to go cycling or play basketball instead.
5. ____________ I first became interested in computer games about four years ago. I was staying with my
cousin for the weekend. He had some games and he taught me how to play them. I became hooked
immediately! When I got home, I decided to save all my money for buying games. Now I’ve got about
twenty different games.
Question 2: Read the text and choose the best answer to fill in each gap
Have you ever followed instructions for knitting something or have you read a piece of music? If you
have, you have behaved in a similar way(1)................ a computer. A computer obeys a program to carry out
a particular task. Just (2)................. a knitting pattern is expressed in numbers and piece of music in lines
and dots, so a computer program is (3)................. in the form of programming language. Like the English
language (or any other language), there are (4).................... of grammar, and a program must be correct in
every way.
There are hundreds of programming language, but only (5)............. are well-known and widely used.
The most popular language which is used in offices(6)................Cobol. This language is used for printing
payrolls and keeping records of goods. Engineers and scientists use Fortran (7)......................carry out
calculations. (8)......................... neither of these two programs is very popular with people working on home
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computers. Basis is the most popular language for home computers, chiefly (9)...................it is easy to learn
and use.
(10)................. these languages are useful for many purposes, it is time that a new simple program was
devised. Such a program ought to be not only easy to use but also completely reliable.
1. A. to B. as C. so D. from
2. A. like B. by C. too D. as
3. A. expensive B. expresses C. expressed D. expressing
4. A. rules B. laws C. regulations D. principles
5. A. a little B. a few C. much D. a lot of
6. A. called B. calling C. is called D. is calling
7. A. so as for B. in order that C. so as that D. in order to
8. A. In addition B. Therefore C. Consequently D. However
9. A. because B. if C. because of D. unless
10. A. Even B. Despite C. Although D. In spite
Question 3: Find and correct one mistake in each line of the passage below
Nam is a student. This year he had a very interested summer 1........................................
holiday. He traveled with him classmates to a mountainous 2........................................
area in Hoa Binh province. They gone there to help make a 3........................................
road through a forest among two villages. “It was very difficult 4........................................
because there had no water to drink and no shops where we could 5........................................
bought food,” said Nam. “It was also cold and wet 6........................................
in the mountains. It is one of the wetter place in the country.” Nam 7........................................
stayed in the mountains since six weeks. It was hard 8........................................
work, but he says it was the best thing he has ever did. He is hoping 9........................................
to return next year to do any more work there. 10........................................
III/ section three: writing
Question 1: Rearrange the words to make meaningful sentences
1. exported / many / last year / rice / how / to/ Japan / tons / were / of / ?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
2. trees / planting / on / the boys / the hill / group / are / the / in / volunteer / .
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
3. rain / heavy / from / prevented / the / playing / us / soccer.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. if / he / me / some / asked / I / money / could / then / lend / him /
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
5. design / to send / friends / someone / greetings / Englishman / a card / Christmas / to / an / his /
had /.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
6. Le Lai Street / are/ living / they / in / at / An Giang / their / with /children / 186.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
7. uncle / spent / most / their /of /the /violin / practicing / his time / in / room /music /the/.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
8. which / us / tells / sentence / that / more / than / is / she / her / beautiful / sister /?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
9. his / friends / old / unlike / he / is / impolite / very /.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
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10. going / fatherland / month / Kenny / his / is / family / next / visit / with / his / to /.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
11. colleagues / go / he / to / to / weekend / and / don’t / have / at / work / the / his /.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
12. there / she / near / wanted / a / here / was / museum / know / to / if /.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
13. hold / going / their / are / they / tomorrow / party / house / at / to / a /.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
14. going / aren’t / are / boys / the / the / they / canteen / to / school /?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
15. for / you’ll / meeting / late / be / the / if / bed / to / soon / don’t / you / go
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
Question 2: Rewrite sentences as directed so that it has the same meaning as the sentence given
1. Thinking of making toys from used paper was his interesting idea.
It’s interesting that...................................................................................................................
2. He hasn’t come back to his home village for over 20 years now.
It’s............................................................................................................................................
3. That’s the strangest film I’ve ever seen.
I have never..............................................................................................................................
4. Please don’t interrupt me while I am speaking.
I’d rather...................................................................................................................................
5. Get up now or you’ll be late for school.
If...............................................................................................................................................
6. The last time we met each other was ten years ago.
We haven’t...............................................................................................................................
7. Finding accommodation at busy time in Da Lat is difficult .
It’s...........................................................................................................................................
8. Originally, tennis was an indoor game.
Tennis used..............................................................................................................................
9. My father prefers living in the countryside to living in the city.
My father likes........................................................................................................................
10. Nobody in my class is as intelligent as Lan.
Lan is.......................................................................................................................................
11. Have you ever played a computer game before?
Is this.......................................................................................................................................
12. France presented the Statue of Liberty to the United States in 1876.
The Statue ...............................................................................................................................
13. The water was so cold that the children couldn’t swim in it.
The water wasn’t.....................................................................................................................
14. He hasn’t chatted with his classmates through the Internet for ages.
It’s ages...................................................................................................................................
15. People should stop experiments on animals.
Experiments............................................................................................................................
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 ENGLISH PRACTICE 6
A. Vocabulary
I. Circle the best answer A, B, C, or D
1. To jog means to................................
A. work hard B. run fast C. run slowly D. work carefully
2. To quit means to................................
A. give up B. start C. begin D. sleep
3. To reduce means to....................
A. increase B decrease C. destroy D. rise
4. To assist means to............................
A. hire B. like C. hate D. help
5. I am looking forward to……………you some day .
A. seeing B. saw C. see D. sees
6. The opposite of failure is...................
A. success B. difficulty C. pride D. harm
7. The opposite of enemy is...................
A. army B. friend C. dog D. cat
8. The opposite of agree is...................
A. fly B. dream C. refuse D. grow
9. What is she doing?
A. Nothing B. Doing C. Feeding D. Sweeping
10. Ba is sociable but his brother is quite …………..
A. outgoing B. shy C. generous D. kind
II. Complete the following sentences with the correct form of words with the capital words at the
beginning at sentences.
11. All ……………between Paris and Hanoi have been cancelled due to fog
FLY  ……………………….
12. There is plenty of………………for young people in this city.
ENTERTAIN  ……………………….
13. It’s ………………… to complain; you won’t get your money back.
USE  …………………………..
14. During his……………….. the family used to live in the country side.
CHILD  ………………….
15. He is such (a/an )……………….person that no one likes him.
HELP  …………………………
B. Grammar and Structure
I. Choose the best answer to fill in the blank
16. My friend .............. the answer to the question now.
A. is known B. know C. is knowing D. knows
17. I think I’ll buy this pair of shoes. They................ me really well.
A. fit B. are fitting C. have fit D. are fitted
18. I’ll tell my uncle all the news when I ............... him.
A. will see B. am going to see C. see D. shall see
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19. I’ve got my key. I found it when I ................. for something else.
A. looked B. have looked C. looking D. was looking
20. “All these photographs ................... with a very cheap camera,” he said.
A. have taken B. take C. were taken D. were taking
21. I wondered ................... the tickets were on sale yet.
A. what B. whether C. when D. where
22. Dinner will be ready soon. Can you please .............. the table?
A. lay B. put C. make D. take
23. Our neighbors are very ...................... on camping holidays.
A. interested B. fond C. eager D. keen
24. There are some one following us. I think we .........................................in this area.
A. are following B. are followed C. follow D. are being followed
25. Walt Disney ....................... the character of Mickey Mouse
A. was created B. is created C. creates D. created .
26. Would you like to go to the cinema? –No, thanks. I’d…………stay at home.
A. better B. like C. rather D. prefer
27. Did they ask you what examinations you’ve……………..?
A. succeeded B. passed C. overcome D. obtained
28. The Caspian Sea, a salt lake, is…………… any other lake in the world.
A. larger than B. largest C. the largest D. the larger than
29. Most people prefer…………..money to…………….it.
A. spend- earn B. spending- earn C. to spend – earning D. spending- earning
30. Our teacher made us…………….harder.
A. working B. to work C. work D. works
31. The plane will………………..in a few minutes.
A. take off B. land C. group D. both A&B
32.The teacher told the student ……………
A. what to do that B. how to do that C. which to do that D. by how to do that
33. He is used to …………….in public.
A. the speaking B. be speaking C. speak D. speaking
34. Do you think I should practice………..English every day?- Yes, if you want to improve it.
A. on listening B. to listen C. listened D. listening
35. I am not old enough ………. the car.
A. driving B. drive C. drove D. to drive
II. Choose the word or phrase that needs correcting
36. Peter, I’d would like you to meet some very special people
A B C D
37. It is greatly to be with you on such a lovely day
A B C D
38. Would you mind to go to the local bookshop to get me some papers?
A B C D
39. I think I prefer country life more than city life
A B C D
40. Thanks for invite me to the water - fetching contest of your school
A B C D

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III. Complete the text with the verbs in brackets. Use the passive form
Wiki Website
“Wiki” means “quick” in Hawaian. The word is used to describe websites that …………..(41. write)
by people who use the site. Anyone who visits a wiki website can add or change the information on the
page. The first wiki website ………………..(42. create) by Ward Cunningham in 1995. Since then, wiki
guidebooks , wiki dictionaries and wiki encyclopedias ……………….(43. publish) on the Internet. The most
popular online encyclopedia is “wikipedia” . Over 22 million entries …………….(44. add) since it started,
and it is now the most detailed encyclopedia in the world. According to the create or of Wikipedia, the
work ………………(45. do) by 20. 000 people who regularly edit the pages. The amazing thing is that the
information is completely free.
41……………………….42……………………………43………………………………….

44………………………………………45………………………………………………….

C. Speaking
I. Matching the question in column A with the suitable answer in column B
A B
46. What do you think this machine is for? A. Yes, sir
47. Would you mind if I opened the door? B. Tall, thin, short curly hair
48. Would you like to go through the departure C. I have no idea.
lounge? D. Too quiet.
49. What does the countryside look like? E. Please go ahead
50. What does he look like?

46 47 48 49 50

II. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others:
51. A. worked B. naked C. looked D. attacked
52. A. engineer B. excited C. experiment D. exhibition
53. A. teammate B. speaker C. bean D. overhead
54. A. furious B. purpose C. surf D. turn
55. A. deny B. deposit C. benefit D. respond

D. Reading
I. Fill in the blanks with suitable word
celebration, custom, gather, gifts, midnight, particularly, symbolize, ring, bring, display

In Scotland, the biggest …………..(56) of the year is “Hogmanay”. “Hogmanay” is the Scottish word
for New Year’s Eve. On 31st December in Edinburgh, there is an enormous firework ……………(57) at the
castle and they play live music in the park. Thousands of people …………….(58) in the streets , coffees and
bars. Then at 12 o’clock, church bells ……………….(59) all over the city. After midnight people go “first
footing” . This is a Scottish …………..(60) that dates back hundreds of years. “First footing” is visiting your
neighbours after ……………..(61) on New Year’s Eve. The visitors must step into the house with their right
foot step first, to ……………..(62) good luck. Traditionally, the visitors bring three ……………….(63) : a piece
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of coal, a piece of “short bread” ( a Scottish biscuit) and a little whisky. The gifts ………………….(64)
warmth, food and happiness. If the first person who visits your home after midnight is a man with dark
hair, that is …………….(65) lucky.

56 57 58 59 60

61 62 63 64 65

II. Read the passage and choose the best answer in the blanket.

For many people, traveling by plane is an exciting experience. Others, however, find the whole idea quite
terrifying, (66)…………. flying is no more dangerous (67)…………… any other form of travel and some
experts say it is considerably safer. It is known, however, that most accident occurs (68)………….. taking
off and landing when (69)………… decisions are vitally important.
The people (70)………… job it is to look (71)……….. the passengers, the stewards and stewardesses
play an important part in helping passengers to (72)………….. safe and comfortable. Indeed for many
passengers being (73)………… such care of is all part of the total experience. (74)………… other form of
travel involves waiting for people in quite the same (75)………. with food, drink, newspapers, magazines,
music, and even video films.
66. A. although B. too C. and D. because
67. A. than B. as C. then D. with
68. A. while B. during C. for D. through
69. A. leader’s B. chief’s C. driver’s D. pilot’s
70. A. whose B. which C. their D. that
71. A. for B. up C. after D. round
72. A. feel B. rest C. experience D. lie
73. A. given B. kept C. shown D. taken
74. A. Any B. No C. All D. Not
75. A. sort B. kind C. way D. part

E. Writing

I. Use the words given to make meaningful sentences.

76. Early this morning/ children/ decide/ go/ a run.
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77. Life/ country / definitely / changing / the better.
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78. The date / meeting/ will/ have to/ change/ tomorrow.
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79. Tom / have / shower / telephone / rang.
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80. Last year / we /spend / week / My Son / and / I not want / leave.
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81. Watching / television / consider / most / popular / kind / entertainment / nowadays.
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82. After /many / experiments / finally / first / successful /flight/ make / by / Wright brothers.
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83. My grandfather / used / tell / stories / until / we / fall / asleep.
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84. I / used / collect / shells / when / be / kid.
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85. My uncle / move / Ho Chi Minh City/ 1987/ and / live / there / then.
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II. Rewrite the following sentences so that it has a similar meaning to the first
86. Tom works hard as a student
Tom ………………………………………………………………………………
87. It is good exercise to run a mile a day
 Running ……………………………………………………………………………
88. It’s a great pleasure to be with you.
 Being ……………………………………………………………………………….
89. We didn’t see her at all.
 She …………………………………………………………………………………
90. Tom is not as tall as Peter
 Peter ……………………………………………………………………………….
91. Her father asked her if she would go to the cinema with her friend
 Her father asked her: “………………………………………………………………”
92. The step- mother doesn’t treat the little girl in a normal way.
 The little girl ……………………………………………………………………..
93. Do you mind my smoking?
 Do you mind………………………………………………………………………..
94. No one works harder than Barbara.
 Barbara ………………………………………………………………..
95. He told his customer : “ Please bring it back if it doesn’t fit well”
 He told ……………………………………………………………………………
96. The last time we saw him was in 1988.
We haven’t…………………………………………………………………………
97. Peter spent 3 hours on repairing his computer.
 It took………………………………………………………………………………
98. You will not be accepted if you don’t finish your home work.
 Unless……………………………………………………………………………
99. “Don’t swim out too far, boys ’’ I said
 I warned…………………………………………………………………………
100. They arrived late because the traffic was terrible.
 Because of………….……………………………………………………………

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 ENGLISH PRACTICE 7
I. Choose the underlined part that pronounced differently from the others
1) A. honest B. hour C. honor D. huour
2) A. deaf B. beat C. lead D. teach
3) A. there B. thank C. youth A. thirsty
4) A. fund B. upset C. tutor D. rug
5) A. safe B. mall C. nature D. face
6) A. option B. information C. quention D. invitation
7) A. choos B. chemistry C. character D. child
8) A. invited B. liked C. ended D. wanted
9) notice B. grow C. ghost D. lost
10) like B. wide C. oponion D. file

II. Put the verbs in brackets into correct tenses

1. Yester day, I (1. spend) ……………… two hours (2. do)………… the homeword.
2. The thiefs (3. catch)…………….. when the (4. leave)………….. the bank.
3. Two hors ago, Mrs Brown (5. have)………… Alice (6. take)……….. her son to the school.
4. How many times you (7. be)………… to Ho Chi Minh City?
5. The moon (8. move)……………… around th earth.
6. Next summer, my parents wil let me (9. visit)…………….. my grand father.
7. How about (10. go)……………… to the zoo?

III. Fill in the gaps with suitable prepositions

1. She went out the room………………….. saying a word.
2. The life in the countryside is changing…………. Better.
3. She was born……………… 2 o’clock …………….. 18th July.
4. Mary is thinking……………… importing fowers………….. China.
5. They are traveling……………….. the airport…………….. a bus.
6. I am afraid………………. Ghost.
7. The fight………………... deforestation is very important.

IV. Put the words in brackets into correct forms

1. Ha Long Bay is in………………… VietNam (north).
2. The wild animals are being…………………..(appear).
3. I couldn’t find any………………. between the tow picture (different).
4. She is a ……………… she sells flowers at a shop in Canada (flower).
5. Long put…………… on that towel to stop the bleeding (press).
6. The question isn’t good. It’s ………….. to ask (import).
7. His father soon died of a ……………… heart (break).
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8. Don’t let the child go out because it’s……………. (wind).
9. I am going to have a……………… check-up next Monday (medicine).
10. The knife is ……………… it can cut everything (use).
V. Choose the best answer
1. I finish ………….. the book and went to bed.
A. read B. to read C. reading D. reads
2. That man can tell us where …………….
A. does John live B. is John living C. John lives D. John live
3. …………… clothes do you prefer, T- shirt or pullover?
A. Which B. What C. Where D. How
4. Can you …………… your paper with you when I come there, please?
A. collect B. bring C. get D. take
5. Smoking is harmful …………….. your health.
A. on B. for D. about C. to
6. Do you find anything …………….. there?
A. interested B. useful C. bored D. easily
7. Ann is very busy these days. She has …………… free time.
A. a little B. few C. a few D. little
8. It’s raining very ……………
A.wet B. badly C. hard D. firmly
9. A new shoppig is ……………. In my neighborhood today.
A. being opened B. opened C. opening D. be opened
10. The stolen machines were ………………. a lot of money.
A. valued B. cost C. price D. worth
VI. Rewrite the following sentences as directed
1. Has anyone asked you for your opinions?/ Nam said that………………………
2. I had a dog once, but I don’t have anymore./ I ………………………………….
3. The water was so cold that the children couldn’t swim in it./ The water………..
4. “ Eat more and more vegetables” the doctor said./ The doctor told……………..
5. To live on your salary must be hard./ It ………………………………………….
6. Tom is the best player in the team./ No one in the team …………………………
7. It’s interesting to read this book./ This book ……………………………………
8. I spend half an hour traveling to work by motorbike everyday./ It takes………...
9. Peter said he wasn’t feeling well then./ Peter said “I ……………………………”
10. A boy was injured in the accident, he is now in the hospital./ The boy ………...
VII. Find and correct mistakes in the passage
In a modern life today, the work of the farm is less hard because he is helped a lot by machines. That
mean nore food is produced and less labour and less work hours are spent. He also has more free time for
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still have to work hardly but his life is much improved.

VIII. Read the passage and answer the questions

Most types of paper can be recycled. Newspapers have been recycled profitably for decades and
recycling of other paper is growing. It’s important to know what you are buying in a paper product, for
that reason virtually all paper products should be marked with the percentage and tupe of recycled
content. Just saying “recycle paper” isn’t enough. “Recycled paper” can mean anything from 100% true
recycled paper to 1% re- manufactured ends of large paper rolls. “Post- consumer” mean the paper that
you and I return to recycling centers.
 Questions :
1. Can newspapers be recycled?
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2. Why should all paper products be marked with the percentage and tupe of?
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3. Are all recycled paper products the same?

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

4. What does “Post- consumer” mean?

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IX. Write a passage in 150 words about your dream school

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 ENGLISH PRACTICE 8
I. Select A, B, C or D only to indicate the word whose bold and underlined part is pronounced
differently from the rest.
1. A. looked B. watched C. stopped D. carried
2. A. bath B. father C. theater D. health
3. A. danger B. angry C. language D. passage
4. A. whole B. when C. where D. while
5. A. improvement B. equipment C. comment D. development

II. Choose the correct word or phrase underlined to complete each of the following sentences.
1. My mother is (enough/ too/ so/ very) tired to cook tonight
2. They haven’t seen each other (since/ for/ at/ in ) Christmas.
3. Alexander Graham Bell invented the (washing machine/ computer/ television set/ telephone).
4. Mr Hoang is used (eat/ to eat/ to eating/ ate) no thing before going to work
5. Tim saw his friends while he (cross/ was crossing/ is crossing/ crossed) the street.
6. He asked me (if I have/ whether I have/ if I had/ whether I have had) a driving licence .
7. Cool the burn immediately (so as/ so that/ in order to/ because) to minimize tissue damage.
8. She promises she (is/ be/ has been/ will be) back in about ten minutes.
9. This project (is carried out/ will carried out / carries out/ will be carried out) next month.
10. I saw him (watering/ water/ is watering/ to water) the flowers in the garden.
11. Angkor Wat is the (large/ largest / larger/ most largest ) temple in the world.
12. In the rice – cooking festival, a fire is made in the (modern/ new/ traditional/ old time) way.
13. Hoa told me that she (is / was/ were/ had been) hungry.
14. It (sounds/ hears/ says/ listens) interesting. How does it work ?
15. It isn’t good for children (to eat/ eating/ for eating/ eat) too many sweets.

III. Choose the best option A, B, C or D to complete the following questions

6. She went to market without ____________ anything.
A. buy B. to buy C. bought D. Buying
7. ____________ she plays the piano!
A. How well B. How good C. What well D. What good
8. The new shopping mall is quite ____________ the present shopping area.
A. different from B. the same C. like to D. similar
9. There were _________________ flowers that I couldn’t dicide what to buy.
A. so many B. so few C. so little D. so much
10. Of my parents, my father is _________________
A. the stricter B. the strictest C. strict D. stricter
11. Would you _________________ cleaning the floor for me?
A. like B. please C. mind D. rather
12. I’ve never seen such an interesting _______________
A. performing B. performer C. performance D. performed
13. I’m sorry. I’m not ___________ to help you lift the table.
A. enough strong B. too strong C. strong enough D. enough strength.

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14. I usually go to work by bus, but ________ and then I use my motorbike
A. again B. once C. now D. ever
15. There are not _____________ jobs for all of us.
A. so B. such C. too D. enough
IV . Supply the correct tense of the verbs in brackets to compete the passage.
Robert Wilson (1)….(be)…. …………… a politician. He (2)…(go) ……………… to Oxford University in
1960, and in 1976 he (3)… ……………… (become)…. a Member of Parliament (an MP). He (4)….(be)…
…………… an MP since then. He (5) ………………… (be)… Minister of Education from 1980 to 1985. He (6)
… …………………(write)… many books. He (7)…… (get)… …………… married and (8) …(have)… …………….
two children. His family lived in Oxford for 15 years, then they (9)…….(move)… ……………to London in
1980. They now (10)…..(live)… …………… in a house in Kensington Street, London.

III. Rewrite these sentences so that they have the same meaning
1. She studies English so that she can improve her knowledge.
 She studies English so as……………………………………………………………………………………….
2. The last time I went to Ho Chi Minh City was 6 years ago.
 I haven’t………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
3. “Where is the post office?” A visitor asked Lan.
 A visitor asked Lan…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. May I borrow your ruler?
 Would you mind……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
5. We spent five hours getting to London.
 It took us ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
6. Some one is going to tune my piano tomorrow.
 I am going………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
7. Nam keeps forgetting his homework.
 Nam is…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
8. My mother gave me a very nice watch yesterday.
 I was ………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………
9. We’d prefer you not to smoke.
 We’d rather…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
10. “ You should not believe him, Minh” said Toan
 Toan advised…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
IV. Fill a suitable preposition in each blank.
1. Mrs Vui always prides …………………….….her cooking.
2. It is safe to keep medicine …………….….locked cupboards.
3. Lipton tea is different…………………….………Dilmah tea.
4. How ……………….….. going to Vinh Market this afternoon ?
5. Mr John is very interested ………… the history of Viet Nam.
6. When my parents arrived home, I was waiting………….a phone call.
7. Mary regretted not bringing a lot of clothes…………..her. It was very cold.
8. Hoa got up late as her alarm clock didn’t go………………..
9. Would you mind if I had a look ……………………… your luggage ?
10. Because of the heavy storm, the ship moved up and………..the water.

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1. The lecturer is giving us first-aid …………………. (instruct)
2. Relax for some minutes and you’ll feel more …………….. (comfort)
3. He said “Good morning” in a most ………….. way. (friend)
4. This book is ……….. enough for me to read. (interest)
5. Sa Pa is a wonderful ………..... resort in Viet Nam. (mountain)
6. Nam’s sister has been an………….for seven years. act)
7. Diana is a …………… She sells flowers at a shop in New York. (flower)
8. The view of this mountain is ……………… (beauty)
9. My mother doesn’t like me to wear short skirts to church. She thinks they are …… (suitable)
10. Christmas songs were …………for people in towns and villages. (perform)

III. Complete the following questions with the correct preposition.

16. She isn’t here ________________ the moment.
17. Warm clothes protect us ________________ bad weather.
18. What do you often do ________________ weekends.
19. We haven’t seen him _____________ last month.
20. He had an accident and was taken __________ hospital.
21. We regarded him ____________ a famous doctor.
22. You’re better ask __________ the information desk.
23. He borrowed $ 100 ______________ his father
24. “ Hamlet” is written ____________ Shakespeare.
25. Jane fell _________ her bike and hit head on the road

VI. Read and choose the words or phrases that best fit each of the blank spaces.
Paper
Paper was …….(1)…… by the Chinese in the first century AD. Most paper is made …..(2)…. wood.
When trees are …….(3)……, they are transported …..(4)….. land or water to paper mill. Here they are
cut …(5).. and the wood is broken up into fibres. Which are ….. (6) with water and chemicals. This
wood pulp is then dried on a machine and ….(7)…. into paper.
One tree is needed for every 400 ….(8)…. of a typical forty-page newspaper. If half the adults in
Britain each buy one daily paper, this uses up over 40.000 trees a day. Trees are being cut down faster
than they are being …….(9)…, so there may be a (n) ……(10) paper shortage before the year 2010.
1. a. imagined b. invented c. thought d. brought
2. a. from b. of c. by d. with
3. a. cut in b. cut of c. cut down d. cut up
4. a. on b. of c. through d. by
5. a. up b. all c. over d. in
6. a. turned b. mixed c. beaten d. joined
7. a. make b. making c. made d. to make
8. a. covers b. texts c. sheets d. copies
9. a. set up b. replaced c. grown up d. found
10. a. able b. important c. serious d. essential

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26. Their children have quite _____________ characters. DIFFERENCE
27. What is the correct ______________of this word? PRONOUNCE
28. Relax for some minutes and you’ll feel more _________ COMFORT
29. She is one of the greatest ______________ to appear in this theater. PERFORM
30. My house is on the top of a hill. It’s very __________ there in the fall WIND
31. It is _______________ to eat too much sugar and fatty food. HEALTH
32. During his _____________ the family lived in Cornwall CHILD
33. Bell ______________ demonstrated his invention. SUCCESS
34. Every day, there are two _________ from Da Nang to Ho Chi Minh city. FLY
35. ______________ , dark clouds appeared and it began to rain. SUDDEN

V. Give the correct form of the verb in brackets.

36. Will you wait a minute while I (look) ____________ through the text ?
37. “ I hear you’ve bought a new house.” - “Yes, I ( move ) __________ in next week”
38. Look at those black clouds. It ( rain) __________
39. The film ( begin) ___________ at 7.30 or 8.00 this evening ?
40. Mai (telephone)____________ you when she comes back.
41. The pens ( produce ) ___________ by Thien Long Company are usually cheap and good.
42. “Do you mind if I sit here ?” – “ I ‘d rather you ( sit ) __________ over there”
43. The price ( become ) __________ more and more expensive these days.
44, + 45. Mr Binh ( know) ______ how to drive a car although he ( not learn) ________ it yet.
VIII. There is a mistake in the four underlined parts of each sentence. Find it by choosing A, B, C or D.
66. Have you ever seen a painting of Picasso yet ?
A B C D
67. “ Do you think anyone saw us ?” she told nervously.
A B C D
68. The plays writing by Shakespeare are very popular in the world.
A B C D
69. The employer said that he would give them a two – day trip to Phu Tho next week.
A B C D
70.My sister is studying very hard in order to pass the exam and getting scholarship at university.
A B C D
IX. Write a description of 100-120 words with the title “My holidays”.
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 ENGLISH PRACTICE 9
A. Phonetics
I. Choose the word (A, B, C, or D) which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the
others in each group.
1. A. climate B. comic C. hike D. website
2. A. worked B. laughed C. hoped D. naked
3. A. cover B. category C. ancient D. decorate
4. A. erupt B. humor C. UFO D. communicate
5. A. Buddhism B. bomb C. viable D. bulb
II. Choose the word (A, B, C, or D) which has the stress pattern different from that of the other
words.
1. A. comprise B. depend C. design D. novel
2. A. tropical B. collection C. tendency D. charity
3. A. friendliness B. occasion C. pagoda D. deposit
4. A. importing B. specific C. impolite D. important
5. A. federation B. unpolluted C. disappearing D. profitable
B. Vocabulary and Grammar
I. Choose the best answer to complete each sentence.
1. All the sentences below use “the”, which one is correct?
A. Can you pass the sugar please? B. The crime is a problem in many big cities.
C. The apples are good for you. D. I love the skiing.
2. Our friends have lived in Ho Chi Minh city __________ 2002
A. for B. since C. in D. about
3. He prefers soccer ___________ tennis
A. from B. than C. to D. or
4. If they worked more carefully, they ___________ so many mistakes.
A. won’t make B. don’t make C. wouldn’t make D. didn’t make
5. He __________ to his friend’s party when his parents asked him to go home.
A. goes B. was going C. went D. has gone
6. There’s a strange man behind us. I think_______.
A. we are followed B. we are being followed
C. we are being following D. we are following
7. Which of the following is the strongest advice?
A. You should get a hair-cut. B. If I were you I’d get a hair-cut.
C. You ought to get a hair-cut. D. You really must get a hair-cut.
8. ________ you mind if I use your dictionary?
A. Will B. Do C. Can D. Did
9. Mr.Vo Van Kiet, ______ was our former Prime Minister, was born in Vinh Long.
A. that B. whose C. who D. whom
10. All that rubbish will have to be _____ at once.
A. get rid of B. got rid of C. got rid D. getting rid of
II. Give the correct form of the verbs in the brackets to complete the passage
1. My friend was (make)____________ (pay) ______________ back the book.
2. Hardly he (take) ____________ up the book when the phone (ring) ________.
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4. If she wins the prize, it (be) _________________ because she (write) _____________ very well.
5. He resented (ask) _________ (wait) __________. He had expected the minister to see him at once.
III. Give the correct form of the word in brackets to complete each sentence
1. A lot of toys encourage children’s ___________________. (imagine)
2. The factory has provided cheaper ___________________ lately. (produce)
3. Burning coal is an ___________ way of heating a house. Gas is much cheaper. (economy)
4. According to some scientists the earth is losing its outer atmosphere because of ______ . (pollute)
5. She has one of the biggest art ________________________ in Britain. (collect)
6. ________________ has caused many so-called man-made disasters. (forest)
7. ____________ often walk through the streets shouting or singing about something they sell. (cry)
8. Gas and oil ____________________ always increases in cold weather. (consume)
9. The police are interested in the sudden _________________ of the valuable painting. (appear)
10. He claimed that his _______________________ had caused him to become a criminal. (bring up)
IV. Match a beginning in column A with the most suitable ending in column B to make a meaningful
sentence or a conversation
A B
1. I must get back to work, a. That’s right, I am
2. Hello. You must be Maryam. b. which is the capital city of California.
3. Andrew is flying to Sacramento, c. we will have no fresh water to use.
4. Do you know that you can only live d. otherwise I’ll get the sack.
without water for four days?
5. If we pollute the water, e. It depends on where you are and what
you are doing, surely?
V. Each of the following sentence has four words or phrases underlined. The four underlined parts
of the sentence are marked A, B, C, D. You are to identify the one underlined word or phrase that
should be corrected or rewritten
1. Preserving natural resources mean reserving them for our future.
A B C D
2. Despite of the increase in air fares, most people still prefer to travel by plane.
A B C D
3. Regardless of your teaching method, the objective of any conversation class should be
A B
for students to practice speaking words.
C D
4. The injured man was taken to the hospital.
A B C D
5. In order for one to achieve the desired results in this experiment, it is necessary that
he work as fastly as possible.
A B C D
C. Reading
I. The reading is followed by several questions about it. There are four possible answers (A, B, C or
D) for each question. Choose the best answer.
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through almost the whole of the eighteenth century, being born six years after it began, and dying ten
years before it ended. In this time he saw the American colonies grow from tiny settlements into a nation,
and he also contributed much to the development of the new state.
At the age of 17 Franklin ran away to Philadelphia. He had already received some training as a
printer’s apprentice, and this helped him seven years later, with his first publication, the Pennsylvania
Gazette. He also received a contract to do government printing work, which helped him to rise from his
poor background to become a successful entrepreneur. Some of his experience in business was shared in
his famous Poor Richard’s Almanak, which established his reputation throughout the American colonies.
In another of his works, the Autobiography, which was written toward the end of his life, he shows the
same quiet common sense.
He was deeply interested in science and natural history, and his experiments with electricity and
lightning led directly to the invention of the lightning rod. He was also interested in improving the
conditions of his fellow men. He was involved in a number of projects in his native Philadelphia, including
the setting up of a library, a university, a philosophical society, and - because he was a pragmatic man - a
fire prevention service. In 1753 he became Postmaster-General of the colonies. Through this experience
he began to develop the idea that the colonies of North America should be a single nation. Later, he went
to London to try to persuade the British government to change the conditions, especially the taxes, that
later led the American colonists into rebellion.
Whatever Benjamin Franklin’s personal feelings about the rebellion of the American states, he
worked hard to make it succeed. As ambassador to France, he encouraged the French to help George
Washington. After the war he attended the American constitutional congress. This was his last
contribution, for he died later that year. He is still fondly remembered by Americans as one of the
creators of the United States.
1. What is a good description for this text?
A. An autobiography of Benjamin Franklin. B. The life of Benjamin Franklin
C. The works of Benjamin Franklin. D. Franklin and American Independence.
2. When was Benjamin Franklin born?
A. 1806 B. 1794 C. 1717 D. 1706
3. Which of these happened first?
A. Franklin trains as a printer. B. Franklin runs away to Philadelphia.
C. The American colonies rebel. D. Franklin starts his first publication.
4. What was Poor Richard’s Almanak about?
A. Franklin’s reputation. B. How to succeed in business.
C. How to do government printing. D. The text does not say.
5. In which countries did Franklin live?
A. England and France. B. Philadelphia and England.
C. London and America. D. England, America and France.
II. Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only one word in each
space. There is an example at the beginning (0)
SAVING THE TIGER
In 1973, when the tiger appeared to (0) be facing extinction, the World Wide Fund for Nature and
(1) _____Indian Government agreed to set (2) ______ “Operation Tiger”- a campaign (3) ______ save this
threatened creature. They started by creating nine special parks (4) _____that tigers could live in safety.

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The first was at Ranthambhore, a region (5) _____ was quickly turning into a desert (6) _____ too much of
the grass was being eaten by the local people’s cattle. At the time there (7) ______ just fourteen tigers left
there. The government had to clear twelve small villages, which mean moving nearly 1,000 people and
10,000 cattle so the land (8) ______ be handed back to nature.
Today, Ranthambhore is a very different place, with grass tall (9) _____ for tigers to hide in, and
there are now at (10) ______ forty of them (11) _____ the park, wandering freely about. Other animals have
also benefited. For example, there are many (12) _____ deer and monkeys than before. The people (13)
_______were moved are now living in better conditions. They live in new villages away (14) _____ the tiger
park, with schools, temples and fresh water supplies. There are now sixteen such tiger parks in India and
the animals’ future looks (15) ______little safer.
D. Writing
I. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the sentence printed before it,
begin with the given word(s) or phrase
1.You should review your lessons for the exam.
It’s time____________________________________________________________________________________________________
2. That man used to work with me when I lived in New York.
That’s ______________________________________________________________________________________________________
3. What a pity they close the shops at lunch-time.
I wish ______________________________________________________________________________________________________
4. We like ice-cream but we don’t have it everyday.
Although ___________________________________________________________________________________________________
5. When did you start working in that factory?
How long ___________________________________________________________________________________________________
6. Oil was slowly covering the sand of the beach.
The sand____________________________________________________________________________________________________
7. “Where is the station car-park?” Mrs. Smith asked.
Mrs. Smith asked __________________________________________________________________________________________
8. He was sorry he hadn’t said goodbye to her at the airport.
He regretted _______________________________________________________________________________________________
9. I advise you not to buy that car.
If ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
10. Why don’t you ask her yourself?
I suggest that _______________________________________________________________________________________________
II. Make full sentences based on given cues.
1. If you/ not go / the party /I /go / either.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

2. Unless/ I / have/ quiet room/ I / not/ able /do / work.

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

3. nurse/ kind enough/ help him/ walk

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

4. He/ rather spend/ holidays/ a farm/ seaside

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

5. I/ return/ visit/ Japan. It/ wonderful trip.

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

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 ENGLISH PRACTICE 10
I.PHONETICS:
a. Choose one word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others by
circling A, B, C, or D: (5  0,2=1.0 pt)
1. A. Sugar B. Sorry C. Seaside D. Summer
2. A. Page B. Village C. luggage D. Heritage
3. A. Seat B. Great C.Please D. Beach
4. A. Hotel B.Photo C. Move D.Pagoda
5. A. Typhoon B. Goose C. Food D. Flood
b. Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the others (5  0,2=1,0 pt)
1. A. realize B. improve C. possible D. comfortable
2. A. important B. especially C. prefed D. influence
3. A. general B.opinion C. abroad D.surprise
4. A.comfort B.nation C.apply D.moment
5. A. medical B.advise C.vegetables D. physical
II. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR:
a. Circle the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences: (10  0,2=2,0 pts)
1. “ Recycling” means not …………… way.
A.throwing things away B.throw things away
C.blowing things away D. not blowing things away
2. I think it is good to spend time ……….English pronunciation.
A.in B.on C.with D.at
3. Two teams take part in the ………… contest
A.fetching – water B.water – fetching
B.fetched – water D.water - fetched
4. She is not old ………………….to go out alone in the evening.
A.enough B.for C. so that D. that
5. Ha Long Bay, one of the most picturesque sights in Viet Nam, was …………. by UNESCO as world
Heritage Site.
A.recognized B.signed C.realized D. collected
6. Could you help me ………………this door, please?
A.push B.pushing C.pushed D.for pushing
7. At the end of the street there is path ……………. To the river.
A.leads B.leasd C.leading D.led
8. All letters ……………….today should arrive tomorrow.
A.posted B.post C.to post D.posting
9. When I arrived, there was a big red car ……………outside the house.
A.park B.parked C.parking D.parks
10. I live in a pleasant room …………. The garden.
A.overlook B.overlooks C.overlooker D.overlooking
b. Write the correct form of the words given in capital letters: (10  0,2=2.0 pts)

1. Farmers are always faced with ......................... brought about by typhoons, floods or droughts.
(destroy)
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 2. They made a decision to close down the factory ... ..................... . (permanence)
3. She was .. ...................... for days after the accident. (conscious)
4. A few passengers received serious . ....................... in the accident. (injure)
5. Children often feel a lot of .. ...................... about their first day at school. (anxious)
6. He drinks a lot of coffee to keep him .. ...................... . (wake)
7. Linda is one of the . ....................... from Friends of the Earth. (represent)
8. Attractive . ....................... can help to sell products. (package)
9. These products are ... ..................... friendly. (environment)
10. It’s difficult to find . ....................... at busy time. (accommodate)

c. Supply the correct form of the verbs in the brackets: (5  0,2=1.0 pt)
1. When the phone rang, I (water) …………………the flowers in the garden.
2. You should practice ( speak) ……………………English everyday.
3. It (get) ……………………………………hotter and hotter in June.
4. His doctor advised him (give) ……………. Up somoking.
5. My uncle (not visit)............................. us since he (move) …………… to the new town.
d. Fill in the blanks with the correct prepositions: (5  0,2=1,0 pt)
1. Instead.............. going to the theater, we'll go to the concert.
2. There is nothing to prevent the children............. playing there.
3. They will be here............... a few minutes.
4. Most children often participate................... outdoor activitives in their free time.
5. You are very different ............... your brother.

III. READING:
a. Read and circle the best option A, B, C or D to complete the passage: (10  0,2=2,0 pts)
There (1).................... many simple things we can do to stop the (2). ...................... of the invironment.
First of all, we should not dump our rubbish without (3) ................... which things, such as bottles and
paper can (4). ...................... .

We should put objectives that we can recycle in (5).. ...................... bins. Secondly, instead of talking our
car wherever we go, we ought to leave it at home (6).. ....................... possible, and go on foot or
(7)........................ public transport. When we have to drive to the market (8)... ................. our shopping,
we should always remember (9)... ...................our own bags (10). .................... we don't need to use the
supermarket's plastic bags.
1. A. are B.is C.was D.were
2. A. destroy B. destroyed C.destructive D. destruction
3. A. think B.to think C.thinking D. thought
4. A.be recycled B.recycle C.recycling D. being recycled
5. A. recycle B. recycles C. recycled D. recycling
6. A. where B.whenever C.when D. wherever
7. A. on B. in C. by D. to
8. A. to do B. do C. to make D. making
9. A. taking B.to take C. take D. took
10. A.so B. that C. so that D. so as
b. Read the passage and fill the suitable word in the blank: (10  0,2=2 pts)

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 The world's (1) ........................ famous clock is Big Ben standing (2). ........................ to the Housees of
Parliament in London. Big Ben is the (3). ........................ of the bell which chimes every hour.
The Bell (4). ........................ named after Sir Benjamin Hall, the man (5) ........................ was given the tast of
hauling the bell up the clock tower. The clock (6) ........................ four faces and keeps accurate time. It can
(7). ........................ adjusted by the removal or addition of coins (8) ........................ a stray attached to the clock
pendulum.
One interesting thing about the clock (9) ........................ the light shines above the belfry at night, it
(10)........................ that the House of Common is still in session.
c. Read the passage and answer the questions. (1.0 pt)

TRADITIONS AND CUSTOMS IN GREAT BRITAIN.

Every nation and every country has its own customs and traditions. In Britain traditions play a more
important part in the life of the people than in other countries. Englishmen are proud of their traditions
and carefully keep them up.
It has been the law for about 300 years that all theaters are closed on Sundays. No letters are delivered,
only a few Sunday papers are published. To this day an English family prefers a house with a garden to a
flat in a modern house with a central heating. English people like gardens. Sometimes the garden in front
of the house is a little square covered with cement painted garden in inmitation of grass and box of
flowers.
Holidays are especially rich in old traditions and are different in Scotland, Ireland, Wales and England.
Christmas is a great English national holiday, and in Scotland it is not kept, except by clerks in banks, all
shops and factories are working.
1. How important are traditions in Britain?
..................................................................................................................................
2. What do Englishmen do to their traditions?
..................................................................................................................................
3. Which does an English family prefer, a house with a garden or a flat?
..................................................................................................................................
4. Find sentences in the text which shows that the English people like gardens very much?
..................................................................................................................................
5. How is Christmas kept in Scotland?
..................................................................................................................................
IV WRITING:

a. Use the following words and phrases. Make all the necessary changes and additions to write
complete and meaningful sentences. (5  0,2=1,0 pt)

1. I / not / see / him / since / we / leave / school.

..................................................................................................................................
2. This / be / first time / Tim / see / rice paddies.
..................................................................................................................................
3. compost / make / from / household and garden waste.
..................................................................................................................................
4. he / tell / me / that / he / borrow / book / school library.
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5. would / you / mind / if / I / sit / here?
..................................................................................................................................
b. Complete the second sentence, using the word given in brackets so that it has a similar meaning
to the first sentence. Do not change the words given in any way: (10  0,2=2,0 pts)

I. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence
1. I haven’t eaten this kind of food before.
→ This is the first ………………………………………………………………...
2. My brother started working in that factory five years ago.
→ My brother has …………………………………………………………………..
3. ‘Can I borrow your bike, Nga?’ ,Nam askerd.
→ Nam asked Nga ………………………………………………………………….
4. This pen belongs to Phong.
→ This is ……………………………………………………………………………
5. They haven’t cleaned the streets this weed.
→ The streets ……………………………………………………………………….
6. Apples are usually cheaper than oranges.
→ Apples are not ……………………………………………………………………
7. He’d rather play golf than tennis.
→ He prefers ………………………………………………………………………..
8. Mai broke the cup because of her carelessness.
→ Because Mai ……………………………………………………………………..
9. How long is it since they built the house?
→ When ……………………………………………………………………………..
10. You are not allowed to smoke here.
→ Would you mind …………………………………………………………………

c. Write a composition about 130 words about one of the interesting places in your country, using
some headlines below. ( 2.0 pts)

(don’t show your name, your school or your village):

- Name of the place.

- Sights/ landscapes.

- Acommadation and food.

- Available transportation.

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 ENGLISH PRACTICE 11
I.Choose one word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others
1. a. notice b. grow c. ghost d. lost
2. a. casual b. material c. champagne d. campus
3. a. deny b. deposit c. benefit d. respond.
4. a. hike b. shrine c. widely d. opinion
5. a. furious b. purpose c. surf d. turn.

II. Choose the best answer, circle the letter a, b, c or d

1. The baby’s getting…………..everyday.
a. more big b. bigger c. bigger and bigger d. more and more big
2. English…………at the meeting.
a. speak b. speaks c. is speaking d. is spoken
3. These flowers......................
a. smell good b. smells good c. smell well d. smells well
4. She ………..getting up early now.
a. didn’t use to b. is used to c. is using to d. used to
5. Did you put ..................... sugar in my coffee?
a. many b. a few c. so many d. much
6. Do you know……………… yesterday?
a. if did they arrive b. if they arrive c. if did they arrived d. if they arrived
7. If you are tired, you should………..a break.
a. make b. do c. take d. go
8. Beef is my......................food.
a. preferable b. favorable c. favorite d. likeable
9. I’m looking......................to hearing from you.
a. at b. after c. over d. forward
10. She..............a cake when the telephone rang.
a. makes b. make c. has make d. was making
11. I’ve known him ..........................I left school.
a. when b. before c. until d. since
12. He has left his book here on.........................so that you can read it.
a. design b. intention c. purpose d. meaning
13. What would you........................me to do for you?
a. want b. hope c. wish d. have
14. After retiring, my father will spend his........................on an expensive holiday.
a. dollars b. accounts c. savings d. cheques
15. We can’t go wrong if we.........the instructions.
a. follow b. keep c.take d. guide

III. Read the text below. Use the word given at the end of each line to form a word that fits in the
space in the same line.
Example: (0) impossible
These days it is(o)………….......................to open a newspaper without POSSIBLE

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reading about the damage we are doing to the environment.
The earth is being(1)………….....................and the future looks bad. THREAT
What can each of us do?
We cannot clean up our(2)…………......................rivers and seas overnight. POLLUTION
Nor can we stop the(3)……………...................of plants and animals. But APPEAR
we can stop adding to the problem while(4)………………................. .......... SCIENCE
search for answers, and laws are passed in nature’s(5)……………............... DEFEND
It may not be easy to change your lifestyle(6)…………….................., but COMPLETE
some steps are easy to take: cut down the amount of(7)………….................. DRIVE
you do or use as little plastic as possible. It is also easy to save energy,
which also reduces(8)…………….................bills. We must all make HOUSE
a personal (9)……………................... to work for the future of our planet if DECIDE
we want to (10)…………....................a better world for our grand- children. SURE

III. Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tense or form.
Dentists can do a lot(0)....to improve...(improve) your teeth. They can straighten your teeth
by(1).....................................(put) wires on them. These wires(2)....................................(push) the roots of the teeth
the right way. The best time for (3)..............................(do) this is while the teeth(4).............................(grow). A lot
of dentists, however, prefer not(5).............................(start) doing this before a child(6)………………(be) at least
eight. Sometimes a dentist even(7)……………...........….(use) elastic bands(8).........................(make) a tooth
straight. Sometimes(9)...............................(pull) tooth out can prevent the other teeth from(10)............................
(grow) too close to one another.

IV. Fill in an appropriate word in each blank.

Kipling was the first writer........ (1)..... expressed the faith and national pride. He was.......(2)...... in
Bombay India.........(3)..... 1865 and was taken .....(4)..... England to .....(5).... educated at the .....(6).... of 6. But
at the age of 17 he returned ......(7)...... India and became a journalist. ........(8)..... this time he.....(9).... a great
amount of prose and portry. After wards he returned to England and travelled in Japan and America. He
received the 1907 Nobel ....(10)... for literature and died in 1936 while he was working on his
autbiographical notes.
V. Read the passage and choose the best answer.
After inventing dynamite, Swedish-born Alfred Nobel became a very rich man. However, he foresaw
its universally destructive powers too late. Nobel preferred not to be remembered as the inventor of
dynamite, so in 1895, just two weeks before his death, he created a fund to be used for awarding prizes to
people who had made worthwhile contributions to mankind. Originally there were five awards:
literature, physics, chemistry, medicine and peace. Economics was added in 1968, just sixty-seven years
after the first awards ceremony. Nobel's original legacy of nine million dollars was invested, and the
interest on this sum is used for the awards which vary from $30,000 to $125,000.
Every year on December 10, the anniversary of Nobel's death, the awards (gold medal, illuminated
diploma, and money) are presented to the winners. Sometimes politics plays an important role in the
judges' decisions. Americans have won numerous science awards, but relatively few literature prizes. No
awards were presented from 1940 to 1942 at the beginning of World War II Some people have won two
prizes, but this is rare; others have shared their prizes.
1. When did the first award ceremony take place7

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 A. 1895 B . 1901 C. 1962 D. 1968
2. Why was the Nobel prize established?
A. To recognise worthwhile contributions to humanity.
B. To resolve political differences.
C. To honour the inventor of dynamite.
D. To spend money.
3. In which area have Americans received the most awards?
A. Literature B. Peace C. Economics D. Science
4. Which of the following statements is not true?
A. Awards vary in monetary value.
B. Ceremonies are held on December 10 to commemorate Nobel's invention.
C. Politics can play an important role in selecting the winners.
D. A few individuals have won two awards.
5. In how many fields are the prizes bestowed?
A. 2 B. 5 C. 6 D. 10

VI. Write a new sentence as similar in meaning a possible to the original sentence
1. John missed the lecture because he came very late
If John ............................................................................................
2. He could not afford to buy the car
The car............................................................................................
3. You will not be accepted if you don’t finish your home work
Unless.............................................................................................
4. I had to spend the whole evening finishing the test
It.....................................................................................................
5. Weather conditions influence most people’s lives.
Most people’s lives........................................................................

VII. Make meaningfull sentences based on given hints

1. My friend / live / next door / enjoy / read / book / very / much

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
2. He / prefer / fiction book / non – fiction book.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
3. He / start / collect / book / he school / boy.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
4. He / spend / a lot of money / book /years now
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
5. He hope / he / have / own library.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

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 ENGLISH PRACTICE 12
Exercise I: Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the other three in
the following questions
1) A. honest B. hour C. honor D. huour
2) A. deaf B. beat C. lead D. teach
3) A. there B. thank C. youth A. thirsty
4) A. fund B. upset C. tutor D. rug
5) A. safe B. mall C. nature D. face
6) A. option B. information C. quention D. invitation
7) A. choos B. chemistry C. character D. child
8) A. invited B. liked C. ended D. wanted
9) notice B. grow C. ghost D. lost
10) like B. wide C. oponion D. file

Exercise II: Fill in the blank with a suitable form of verb in the bracket
1. Yester day, I (1. spend) ……………… two hours (2. do)………… the homeword.
2. The thiefs (3. catch)…………….. when the (4. leave)………….. the bank.
3. Two hors ago, Mrs Brown (5. have)………… Alice (6. take)……….. her son to the school.
4. How many times you (7. be)………… to Ho Chi Minh City?
5. The moon (8. move)……………… around th earth.
6. Next summer, my parents wil let me (9. visit)…………….. my grand father.
7. How about (10. go)……………… to the zoo?

Exercise III: Fill in the blank with a suitable preposition

1. She went out the room………………….. saying a word.
2. The life in the countryside is changing…………. Better.
3. She was born……………… 2 o’clock …………….. 18th July.
4. Mary is thinking……………… importing fowers………….. China.
5. They are traveling……………….. the airport…………….. a bus.
6. I am afraid………………. Ghost.
7. The fight………………... deforestation is very important.

Exercise IV. Fill in the blank with the correct form of word in the bracket
1. Ha Long Bay is in………………… VietNam (north).
2. The wild animals are being…………………..(appear).
3. I couldn’t find any………………. between the tow picture (different).
4. She is a ……………… she sells flowers at a shop in Canada (flower).
5. Long put…………… on that towel to stop the bleeding (press).
6. The question isn’t good. It’s ………….. to ask (import).
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7. His father soon died of a ……………… heart (break).
8. Don’t let the child go out because it’s……………. (wind).
9. I am going to have a……………… check-up next Monday (medicine).
10. The knife is ……………… it can cut everything (use).

Exercise V : Choose the best answer by cirling A, B, C or D

1. I finish ………….. the book and went to bed.
A. read B. to read C. reading D. reads
2. That man can tell us where …………….
A. does John live B. is John living C. John lives D. John live
3. …………… clothes do you prefer, T- shirt or pullover?
A. Which B. What C. Where D. How
4. Can you …………… your paper with you when I come there, please?
A. collect B. bring C. get D. take
5. Smoking is harmful …………….. your health.
A. on B. for D. about C. to
6. Do you find anything …………….. there?
A. interested B. useful C. bored D. easily
7. Ann is very busy these days. She has …………… free time.
A. a little B. few C. a few D. little
8. It’s raining very ……………
A.wet B. badly C. hard D. firmly
9. A new shoppig is ……………. In my neighborhood today.
A. being opened B. opened C. opening D. be opened
10. The stolen machines were ………………. a lot of money.
A. valued B. cost C. price D. worth

Exercise VI : Rewrite the sentence by using the given words without changing the meaning

11.Has anyone asked you for your opinions?/

Nam said that………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
12.I had a dog once, but I don’t have anymore./
I ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
13.The water was so cold that the children couldn’t swim in it./
The water……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
14.“ Eat more and more vegetables” the doctor said./
The doctor told……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
15.To live on your salary must be hard./
It ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

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 16.Tom is the best player in the team./
No one in the team …………………………………………………………………………………………………………
17.It’s interesting to read this book./
This book ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
18.I spend half an hour traveling to work by motorbike everyday./
It takes………...……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………....
19.Peter said he wasn’t feeling well then./
Peter said “I …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
………………………”
20. A boy was injured in the accident, he is now in the hospital./
The boy ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

Exercise VII : Find the mistakes in the passage and correct them

In a modern life today, the work of the farm is less hard because he is helped a lot by machines. That
mean nore food is produced and less labour and less work hours are spent. He also has more free time for
intertain and more things such as a big house, motorbike, television. Her life is getting better and good
day by day. His children go to school. Before they finish school, they are sent to universityes.The farmer
still have to work hardly but his life is much improved.

Exercise VIII : Read the passage and answer the questions below

Most types of paper can be recycled. Newspapers have been recycled profitably for decades and recycling
of other paper is growing.It’s important to know what you are buying in a paper product, for that reason
virtually all paper products should be marked with the percentage and tupe of recycled content. Just
saying “recycle paper” isn’t enough. “Recycled paper” can mean anything from 100% true recycled paper
to 1% re- manufactured ends of large paper rolls. “Post- consumer” mean the paper that you and I return
to recycling centers.

 Questions :
5. Can newspapers be recycled?.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
6. Why should all paper products be marked with the percentage and tupe of?
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
7. Are all recycled paper products the same?
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
8. What does “Post- consumer” mean?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

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 ENGLISH PRACTICE 13
I- Find the word whose underlined part is pronounced diffirent from the others.

1- a. sun b. fun c. pull d. hunt

2- a. tie b. sit c. bit d. hit
3- a. cave b. have c. slave d. behave
4- a. bull b. pull c. dull d. full
5- a. do b. go c. so d. no
6- a. hotel b. photo c. move d. pagoda
7- a. needed b. visited c.played d. planted
8- a. my b. curly c. library d.lucky

II- Choose A,B,Cor D to complete the following sentences.

1- My brother is studying hard ........ pass the exam.

A. for B. in order to C. so to D. so that
2- We have studied ........... seven o'clock.
A. for B. at C. since D. to
3- He was born in England. English is his .................................
A. mother tongue B. first language C. foreign language D. A and B are correct
4- It's dangerous ...........in this river.
A. swim B. to swim C. swimming D. swam
5- .............. to America yet ?
A. Were you B. Have you ever been C. Were you been D. Are you
6- The boy was .......... by the dog.
A. bite B. bit C. bited D. bitten
7- My father used .......... me to school.
A. took B. taking C. to take D. take
8- Would you mind .........for a few minutes?
A. to wait B. waiting C. wait D. be waiting

III- Complete the sentences, use the correct form of the words in the brackets.

1- Would you mind if I (smoke)……………………….

2- Surface mail is much (cheap)……………………….. than airmail.
3- He (live)……………………….. in this city since 2000.
4- The man (sit)……………………. next to me was very nervous.
5- The children (play)……………….... when it started to rain.
6- We (learn)………………………… French grammar at the moment.
7- Could you give me some (inform)…………………………?
8-Mr Hung told me (tell)………………….... him the truth.
9- My fater can read (good)………………….... without glasses.
10- Nam must (do)…………………. the homework himself.
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IV-Underline and correct the mistake in the sentences.

1- They didn't let me to go.

………………………………………………………………………………………
2- When John is four, he came to London with his parents.
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3- How long have you living here ?
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4- They are going to school by foot.
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5- Do you mind if I smoking in the room ?
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6- His garden isn't as large than mine.
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7- We haven't talked to your sister since a long time.
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8- There are much than eighty stores in the mall.
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9- The toys keeping in the box are worth 30 dollars.
......................................................................................................................................
10- This school is different mine.
......................................................................................................................................

V- Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition.

1- I am interested ....................... reading books.
2- She is tired ........................ living in the city.
3- This restaurant is famous ....................... Chinese food.
4- The ambulance will be there ...................... a bout 5 minutes.
5- Bobby started school ....................... the age of five.
6- I am very keen ......................... music.
7- Na got up late this morning because her alarm clock didn’t go .....................
8- I’m looking forward ........................ seeing in June.
9- Could I help you .................. your bag?
10- They are traveling to the airport......................... a bus.

VI- Complete the passage with the suitable words.

Learning a language is, in some way, like (1) _________ how to fly or play the piano. There (2)
____________ important differences, but there is a very important similarity. It is this: learning how to do
such things needs lots (3) ___________ practice. It is never simply to “know” something. You must be able to
“do” things with what (4) ___________ know. For example, it is not enough simply to read a book on (5)
___________ to fly an aeroplane. A (6) ___________ can give you lots of information about how to fly, but if only
read a book and then try to (7) ____________without a great deal of practice first, you will crash and kill (8)
____________ .The same is true of (9) ____________the piano. So you think it is enough simply to read about it?
Can you play the piano without having lots of (10) ____________ first?

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VII- Read the following passage and choose the item A,B,C or D that best answer each question
about it.

Nick Johnson lives with his parents, and his sister. They live in Wembley, in north London. Nick’s mum
is called Sue. She works in a supermarket. His dad is called Jim and he works in a bank. Nick’s sister is
called Tracy. She is nine years old. There is also a dog in the family. His name’s Fred.
1. How many people are there in Nick Johnson’s family?
A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D. 5
2. Where does Nick’ family live?
A. America B. England C. Scotland D. Australia
3. Which does the word “his” in line 4 refer to?
A. Nick’s mother B. Nick’s sister C. Nisk’s cousin D. Nick’s dog
4. What’s Nick’s sister’s name?
A. Sue B. Jim C. Tracy D. Fred
5. Who is Jim?
A. Nick’s father B. Nick’s mother C. Nick’s cousin D. Nick’s sister
6. Which of the following is not TRUE?
A. Nick’s family live in London. B. Nick’s father works in a bank.
C. Nick’s mother works in a supermarket. D. Nick’s sister is five years old.

VIII- Rewite the following sentences so that have the same meanings as the first ones.

1- The last time I saw her was in 2005.

 I haven't ..................................................................................................................
2- He is writing a book on biology.
 A book on biology .................................................................................................
3- Going swimming in the summer is interesting.
 It .............................................................................................................................
4- He was punished by his mother
 His mother...............................................................................................................
5-“Don’t play video games too much, Minh"Mr Ha said.
 Mr Ha asked ...........................................................................................................
6- Tom is not as tall as Mary.
 Mary...................................................................................................................
7- How is the weather ?
What’s.................................................................................................
8-“Please turn down the radio for me,” said my father.
 My father asked......................................................................................................
9- Many trees are cut down to make paper.
 They..................................................................................................................
10- She cleaned the house.Then she went to the market.
 After.. .................................................................................................

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IX- Complete the following sentences based on the given cues.

1- How long / it / take you / get / school ?

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2- He / not interested / buy / new / house.
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3- I / play badminton / Nam / when / my friends / come.
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4- I / bored / doing / same thing / day after day.
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5- Marie Curie / born / Poland / 1867
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6- We ought / use/ cloth bags/ instead / reuse/ plastic bags.
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7- We / have / wonderful/ time / moment / SaPa.
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8- Could / give me / information ?
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X- Write a passage in 200 words about the beauty of your hometown

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 ENGLISH PRACTICE 14
I.Choose the word or phrase which best completes each of the following sentences. Write your
answers in the table below
1. It was ………………………… cold to go outside.
A too B enough C much D more
2. She finished the test ………………………… without any help.
A he B she C hers D herself
3. John ………………………… to be frightened of spiders when he was younger.
A was B used C did D must
4. We love going swimming, ………………………… ?
A don’t we B aren’t we C won’t we D didn’t we
5. There aren’t ………………………… eggs to make a cake.
A much B enough C too D more
6. When I went into the room, somebody ……………… through the window.
A looked B was looking C looks D have looked
7. If you show me your homework I …………………… you.
A help B will help C helping D have helped
8. …….. she plays the piano!
A. How well B. How good C. What well D. What good
9. Life here is very …………….
A. peace B. peacefully C. peaceful D. peacefulness
10. It is raining outside, and Tom brought his umbrella with him …………..he wouldn’t get wet.
A. so as to B. in order C. so that D. in order to
11. For lunch, you may have …………….fish or chicken.
A. both B. neither C. not only D. either
12. I …………. my house ……………….. That is why there is all this mess.
A. had – paint B. have – paint C. am having – painted D. had had - paint
13. The librarian told us not ____ reference books out of the library.
A. take B. taking C. to take D. took
14. I could not cut the grass because the machine …………… a few days previously.
A. broke down B. has been broken C. have been broken D. breaks down
15. Ann is not at home. She’s …………….. to dinner.
A. been B. gone C. went D. being
16. “Where are my jeans?” “They ……………..at the moment. Sorry.”
A. are washing B. were washed C. are washed D. are being washed
17. The film was ……………………. There was so much blood in it.
A. horrify B. horrified C. horrifying D. being
18. How long will it …………………. you to get there .
A. go B. need C. have D. take
19.This book is …………….from the one I had .
A. different B. similar C. same D. like
20. The teacher asked me if I…………..answer the question
A. can B. could C. have to D. should

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II.Read the text below and think of the word which best fits space .Use only one word in each space
My day usually (1)…………. at six thirty. I get up and do some exercises for about fifteen minutes. Then I
take my shower. After that I (2)……………dress and have breakfast with my family. At seven thirty I leave
(3)………..school. I generally take the bus to school. I catch the bus near my house and then (4)…………..
from the bus -stop to school. It (5)…………….about thirty minutes to get to school. My first class is at eight
thirty and I usually (6)………….school at three. Sometimes I stay (7)…………..to have a game of volleyball or
to work in the library. I usually watch TV for a (8)………………. Then I start my homework. I have dinner at
seven o’clock. After that I often (9)……….. more homework to do. Sometimes I watch TV or go (10)…………..
with friends after dinner. I generally go to bed at around ten thirty.
ANSWERS:
1………………. 2……………….. 3……………….. 4………………… 5……………….
6………………. 7………………. 8………………. 9………………… 10………………

III. Choose the suitable word for each blank in the following passage
subjects teenagers because themselves language
difficult enough university their or
Every year students in many countries learn Enghlish . Some of these students are young children .
Others are (1)…………... Many are adults . Some learn at school , others study by (2)………….. A few learn
English just by hearing the (3) ………. in film , on television , in the office , or among their friends . But not
many are lucky (4)………….to do that . Most people must work hard to learn another language .
Learning another language ! Learning English ! Why do all these people want to learn English ? It
is not (5)…………..to answer that quetion . Many boys and girls learn English at school because it is one of
their (6)…………. They study (7)…………..own language , and mathematics .... and English . ( In England , or
America , or Australia , many boys and girls study their own language , which is English and
mathematics ..... and another language , perhaps French , or German , or Spainish )
Many adults learn English (8)…………..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 (9)…………. Other people
learn English because they want to read newspapers (10)………….magazines in English .

ANSWERS:
1………………. 2……………….. 3……………….. 4………………… 5……………….
6………………. 7………………. 8………………. 9………………… 10………………

IV. Choose thebest answer which can fit in the number space
Many British people go abroad on holiday, to visit family, or on short business trips. People are (1)………
to find out how to get urgent treatment before leaving the UK. They have to (2)…………… a form which
explains what they (3)………….. do if they fall ill or (4)……………… an accident, and what arrangements exist
in (5)…………… country for medical treatment. The regulations are fairly simple but(6)…………. people do
not have this information, they may(7)………….that private medical care is extremely expensive. It is not
unsual for people to discover that they do not have (8)………….. money with them to (9)………… the total
costs and (10)……………… such circumstances an already difficult situation becomes even more
complicated.

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1. A. advised B. suggested C. said D. spoken
2. A. put B. bring C. till D. get
3. A. ought B. will C. should D. may
4. A. have B. get C. happen D. take
5. A. their B. each C. one D. this
6. A. because B. whether C. as D. if
7. A. look B. want C. find D. know
8. A. enough B. little C. few D. full
9. A. pay B. give C. spend D. have
10. A. on B. in C. at D. up

V. Rearrange the sentences to make a suitable dialogue

A. Is it serious, doctor?
B. Well, you’d better stay a few days for observation.
C. Yes, doctor. I’ve just fallen off my bike.
D. Yes, I did and it hurts now. I feel dizzy,too.
E. Hm. You had a bad fall, didn’t you?
F. No, but you had better not move. Did you bang your head?
G. Now you’d better take off your shirt and I’ll look at your elbows and shoulders.
ANSWERS:

1……… 2………….. 3………… 4………… 5………. 6………. 7……..

VI. There are 11 mistakes in the following paragraph. Underline the mistake then correct it. Write
your answer in the table below
In 1783, two French brothers build the first balloon to take people into the air. One hundred and twenty
years lately, in 1903, the Wright brothers built the first plane with an engine and flied in it . This was in
the United States. Then, in 1918, the US Post Office begun the first airmail service. Aeroplanes changed a
lot in the next thirty year. Then, in 1950s, aeroplanes became many faster because they had jet engines. In
1976, Concorde was building in the UK and France. It is the faster passenger plane in the world and it can
flying at 2500 kilometers an hour, so the journey in London to New York is only four hours. Today
millions of people travel on aeroplane, and it is difficult to think of a world without them.
0. build  built
ANSWERS:
1………………. 2……………….. 3……………….. 4………………… 5……………….
6………………. 7………………. 8………………. 9………………… 10………………

VII. Give the correct form of the words in capital letter to complete the sentences
1. This knife is ……………….-it can’t cut anything. USE
2. It’s difficult to find ………………at busy times in this town. ACCOMMODATE
3. The lecturer is giving us first-aid …………………… INSTRUCT
4. Nam likes acting and outdoor ………………… ACT
5. The Boy Scouts of America is a youth……………….. ORGANIZE

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6. You shouldn’t talk about her character only through her ………….. APPEAR
7. Bell ……………..demonstrated his invention. SUCCESS
8. She is beautiful with a …………………smile. LOVE
9. There are many cultural ………………between his country and mine. DIFFER
10. He is one of the most ……………..writers in the world. FAME
ANSWERS:
1………………. 2……………….. 3……………….. 4………………… 5……………….
6………………. 7………………. 8………………. 9………………… 10………………

VIII. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence
1. I haven’t eaten this kind of food before.
This is the first……………………………………………………………..
2. My brother started working in that factory five years ago.
 My brother has……………………………………………………………..
3. ‘Can I borrow your bike,Nga?’, Nam asked.
 Nam asked Nga …………………………………………………………..
4. This pen belongs to Phong.
 This is ……………………………………………………………………..
5. They haven’t cleaned the streets this week.
 The streets………………………………………………………………….
6. Apples are usually cheaper than oranges.
 Apples are not……………………………………………………………..
7. He’d rather play golf than tennis.
 He prefers…………………………………………………………………..
8. Mai broke the cup because of her carelessness.
Because Mai………………………………………………………………
9. How long is it since they built the house?
 When………………………………………………………………………?
10. You are not allowed to smoke here.
 Would you mind………………………………………………………….?

IX. Write a composition about 150 words on the following topic:

THE SUBJECT I LIKE BEST
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I. PHONETICS : ( 2PTS)
1/ Choose the word whose underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others by circling
A, B, C or D ( 1pt)
11: A. tourist B. anxious C. delicious D. famous
12: A. university B. unit C. discuss D. computer
13: A. fat B. festival C. grand D. man
14: A. rub B. surrounding C. plumber D. husk
15: A. helped B. worked C. asked D. cleaned
2/ Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the others .( 1pt)
16. A. comprise B. depend C. design D. novel
17. A. tropical B. collection C. tendency D. charity
18 A. friendliness B. occasion C. pagoda D. deposit
19. A. importing B. specific C. impolite D. important
20. A. federation B. unpolluted C. disappearing D. profitable
II. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR: (6PTS)
1. Circle the best option A, B, C, or D to complete the following sentences : ( 2pts)
21. Our friends have lived in Ho Chi Minh city __________ 2002
A. for B. since C. in D. about
22. He prefers soccer ___________ tennis
A. from B. than C. to D. or
23. This is the first time I _________ this film.
A. am seeing B. saw C. see D. have seen
24. He __________ to his friend’s party when his parents asked him to go home.
A. was going B. goes C. went D. has gone
25. There’s a strange man behind us. I think_______.
A. we are followed B. we are being followed
C. we are being following D. we are following
26. Which of the following is the strongest advice?
A. You really must get a hair-cut B. If I were you, I’d get a hair-cut.
C. You ought to get a hair-cut. D. You should get a hair-cut.
27. ________ you mind if I use your dictionary?
A. Will B. Can C. Do D. Did
28. The man ________ to the principal is my form teacher.
A. talks B. talk C. talked D. talking
29 . All that rubbish will have to be _____ at once.
A. got rid of B. get rid of C. got rid D. getting rid of
30. Would you mind putting out your cigarette? ~ _____________
A. No, thanks. B. No, of course not C. No, I wouldn’t. D. No, I don’t.
2. Use the words given in brackets to form a word that fits in the spaces(2pts).
31. Their children have quite _____________ characters. (difference)
32. What is the correct ______________of this word? (pronounce)
33. He didn’t win the championship, so he felt very _____________ . (hope)

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35. My house is on the top of a hill. It’s very ____ there in the fall. (wind)
36. It is ___________ to eat too much sugar and fatty food. (health)
37. Many rural areas in Viet Nam have been __________ in the last few years. (urban )
38. Bell ______________ demonstrated his invention. (success)
39. Every day, there are two _________ from Da Nang to Ho Chi Minh city. (fly)
40. There are a lot of _______________ in the competition. (contest)
3. Complete the following sentences with the correct form of the verb in the brackets. (1pt)
41. Would you mind if I (smoke) __________?
42- I don't enjoy (laugh)___________ at by other people.
43- He (live) __________in this city since 2000.
44- Most of the NOKIA mobile phones (sell) ___________in this shop are imported from China.
45- The children (play)_____________soccer when it started to rain.
4. Fill in each gaps of the following sentences with a suitable preposition. ( 1pt)
46. In our place it is very cold ________ night, but it’s warm during the day.
47. Phong Nha Cave is known __________ a World Heritage Site.
48. She is thinking __________ importing flowers from Viet Nam ?
49. The canoe overturned and everyone fell ________ the deep water.
50. I prefer walking ________ riding a bicycle.
III. READING: (5pts)
1. Circle the best option A, B, C or D to complete the following passage. (2 pts)
For many people sport is a popular part of school life and …(51)…in one of the school teams and
playing in matches is very important. …(52)…someone is in a team it means a lot of extra practice and
often spending a Saturday or Sunday away …(53)…home, as many matches are played then.
It …(54)…also involve traveling to other towns to play against other school teams and then
…(55)…on after the match for a meal or a drink. Some parents, friends or other students will travel with
the team to support …(56)…own side.
When a school team wins a match, it is the whole school which feels proud, …(57)…only
the players. It can also mean that a school …(58)…well-known for being good at cetain sports and people
from that school may end up playing …(59)…national and international teams so that the school has
some really …(60)…names associated with it.
51 a.having b. being c.taking d. putting
52 a.If b.As c.Then d. So
53 a.at b. on c.for d. from
54 a.ought b.is c.can d.has
55 a.being b.staying c.leaving d.spending
56 a.their b.its c.our d.whose
57 a.but b.however c.and d.not
55 a.turns b.makes c.comes d.becomes
59 a. up b.to c.for d.beside
60 a.old b.new c.common d.famous
2. Fill in each blank with ONE suitable word to complete the passage.(2pts)
Charlie Chaplin was born in a very poor part of London. (61) ................ father was comedian and his
mother worked (62) .................... a dancer and a singer. (63) ......... of them was successful so the family had
very (64) ..................... money. The (65) ……………… time he himself earned money by dancing and singing,

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he was only five years old. He did many kinds of jobs, but what he loved (66) ..................... was working in
the theatre.
When he was (67) ..................... fifteen, he joined a traveling theatre company and went on trips to
America. On (68) ..................such tour, he was (69) ................... a part in a film, so he went to Hollywood,
where he eventually became both a famous actor and film director.
He died in Switzerland in 1977, at the age of 88. There is now a statue of him in Leicester Square, London,
the city of his (70) ..................... and early up-bringing.
3. Read the passage and decide which statements are True (T) or False (F). (1pt)
A week ago, Huy's family went for a picnic in the country. It was early spring, so they thought it was too
cold to go to the seaside. They set off early after breakfast and drove about 45 km into the country until
they came to this favorite place. Huy and his sister went into the woods to pick wild flowers Huy's
parents sat quietly, fishing by the stream. At 4.30 p.m, they put the plates, cups, saucers and other things
back into the basket and went back to their car. They got home at 5.00 p.m.
T F
71. Huy's family went for a picnic seven days ago.
72. They went to the city.
73. They went to the country by train.
74. The children went into the woods to pick wild flowers and their parents fished by the
stream.
75. They came back home at 5.00 p.m.

IV. WRITING (5pts)

1. Make meaningful sentences using the given words. (1pt)
76. Last year/ we/ spend/ week/ My Son / and /I not want / leave.
___________________________________________________________
77. What / should / do / protect / environment / save / natural resources?
__________________________________________________________
78. I/ not talk / uncle / since / he / buy / new house / city center.
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79. We / ought / use / cloth bags / instead / reuse / plastic one.
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80. Hoang / cross / road / when / father / call out / him .
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2. Finish the second sentence in such a way that is similar to the first one. (2pts)
81. The last time I went to Ho Chi Minh City was 6 years ago.
 I haven’t……………………………………………………
82. “Where is the post office?” A visitor asked Lan.
 A visitor asked Lan…………………………………………
83. May I borrow your ruler?
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  Would you mind……………………………………………
84. We spent five hours getting to London.
 It took us …………………………………………………….
85. Some one is going to tune my piano tomorrow.
 I am going………………………………………………………
86. Nam keeps forgetting his homework.
 Nam is…………………………………………………………….
87. My mother gave me a very nice watch yesterday.
 I was ………………………………………… ……………………
88. We’d prefer you not to smoke.
 We’d rather………………………………………………………
89. Let’s meet inside the center ,at the cafe corner.
 How……………………………………………………………….?
90. I’ve never eaten this kind of cake.
 It’s ………………………………………………………………….
3. In about 100 words write about your Tet holiday . (3pts) .
( don’t show your name, your school or your village)
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Question I: Choose the best answer to fill in each blank.

1. My aunt speaks English very ................................
A. good B. well C. goodly D. best
2. We have math on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday; It means we have math .................. a week.
A. once B. twice C. three times D. four times
3. Lan promises to ............................ her best in learning English.
A. try B. make C. work D. learn
4. Learners don’t only learn the meaning ......................... the spelling and pronunciation of new words.
A. too B. as well as C. also D. but also
5. The manager asked me ............................. for him outside his office.
A. wait B. waiting C. to wait D. waited
6. She hasn’t written to me ........................................
A. already B. yet C. never D. any longer
7. Would you be ................................ to hold the door open?
A. kind enough B. too kind C. as kind D. so kind
8. Take the number 7 bus and get ......................... at Forest Road.
A. up B. down C. outside D. off
9. They have never come ............................ such a beautiful village before.
A. off B. along C. at D. across
10. Surely David’s not going to drive, .......................... he?
A. does B. isn’t C. is D. will
Question II: Give the correct form of the words in the brackets.
1. He fell off the bike, but his ............................... were not serious. (injure)
2. She gave me a ............................... of the new house. (demonstrate)
3. The shop ............................. showed me a lot of new models. (assist)
4. You must read the following ............................... precautions carefully. (safe)
5. You shouldn’t talk about her character only through her .......................... (appear)
6. We are waiting for the .............................. of our uncle’s train. (arrive)
7. The increase in population has led to .................................... in many cities. (crowd)
8. We had a terrible trip because the weather was ............................. (please)
9. If you want to get more ................................, please contact Mr. Phong. (inform)
10. It’s a good restaurant; the food there is very ........................... (taste)
Question III: Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the
other words in each group.
1. A. visit B. resort C. museum D. restaurant
2. A. seat B. great C. please D. beach
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4. A. hotel B. photo C. move D. pagoda
5. A. city B. center C. country D. cigarette
6. A. mind B. climb C. exciting D. destination
7. A. sugar B. sorry C. seaside D. summer
8. A. busy B. why C. history D. family
9. A. page B. village C. luggage D. heritage
10. A. what B. which C. where D. who
Question IV: Give the correct form or tense of the verbs in the brackets.
1. My uncle (not/ be) ……………………………. out of his house since he (buy) ………………………… a color TV.
2. I don’t think I (go) ............................... out tonight. I (be) .......................... too tired.
3. John (wash) .............................. his hands. He (just/ repair) ...................................... the TV set.
4. Tell him (bring) .................................. his bike inside. If he (leave) ........................... it there, someone
(steal) ....................................... it.
5. Where (you/ spend) ........................................ your summer holiday last year?
Question V: Finish the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first.
1. Keeping the environment clean is very important.
-> It’s ....................................................................................................................................
2. They will show the time machine to the public when they finish it.
-> The time machine .............................................................................................................
3. He was delighted to receive his aunt’s letter.
-> He was delighted that his .................................................................................................
4. Old car tires are recycled to make shoes and sandals.
-> People ...............................................................................................................................
5. I’m very sad that I wasn’t accepted in that group.
-> I’m very sad not ................................................................................................................
6. Van keeps forgetting his homework.
-> Van is ...............................................................................................................................
7. I would like you to help me to put the chairs away.
-> Do you mind ...................................................................................................................?
8. Please don’t make any noise; I’m very tired.
-> I’d rather ...........................................................................................................................
9. Having a vacation abroad is very interesting.
-> It is ...................................................................................................................................
10. The water was so cold that the children couldn’t swim in it.
-> The water wasn’t ..............................................................................................................
Question VI: Read the following passage and answer the questions below.
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 A burn is an injury to the skin caused by exposure to fire, hot liquids or metals, chemicals,
electricity or the sun’s ultraviolet rays. When someone gets a burn , it’s necessary to provide first - aid
right away. First aid for burns involves removing the source of the burn as soon as possible. The burns
should be cooled immediately with cold water. A clean, cold wet towel or dressing can be placed on less
serious burns to ease pain and protect the burns from contaminating. If the burn is caused by chemicals,
it should be bathed continuously with running water for at least 20 minutes to reduce the substance. Any
powder should be carefully brushed off with gloved or protected hands before washing. Wet dressings
should never be used for burns. Instead, the first - aid provider should gently apply dry, sterile dressing
held in place by bandages and seek immediate medical attention.
* Question:
1. What can cause burns?
...............................................................................................................................................
2. When should the source of the burn be removed?
...............................................................................................................................................
3. Why should we place clean, cold wet towels on less serious burns?
...............................................................................................................................................
4. How long should the burn caused by chemicals be washed with water?
...............................................................................................................................................
5. What kind of dressings should the first - aid provider use?
...............................................................................................................................................
Question VII: Use the given words to make complete sentences.
1. Linh/ parents/ proud/ him/ because/ he/ always/ get/ good marks.
...............................................................................................................................................
2. We/ very interested/ play/ soccer/ when/ live/ countryside.
...............................................................................................................................................
3. I/ not talk/ uncle/ since/ he/ buy/ new house/ city center.
...............................................................................................................................................
4. The Browns/ buy/ lot/ food/ because/ they/ go/ have/ party.
...............................................................................................................................................
5. It/ only/ small car/ so/ there/ not/ enough room/ all/ us.
...............................................................................................................................................
Question VIII: Fill in each blank with the suitable word in the following passage.
I have just .............................. (1) a letter from my brother, Dave. He is in Australia. He has been
there .................................. (2) six months. He is an engineer. He is ..............................(3) for a big farm and he has

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Australian car and he has ................................... (6) to Alice Spring, a small town to the center of Australia.
He .............................. (7) soon visit Darwin. From ............................... (8), he’ll fly to Perth. My brother
has ..............................(9) been abroad before, so he ...................... (10) this trip very exciting.

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 ENGLISH PRACTICE 17
I. Choose the word in each group that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest
1. A. hour B. honor C. honest D. how
2. A. empire B. bridge C. liberty D. pyramid
3. A. cave B. statue C. bay D. ancient
4. A. believe B. field C. science D. movie
5. A. required B. opened C. plugged D. worked
II. Choose a word in each group that has different stress pattern
1. A. paddle B. canoe C. travel D. institute
2. A. invent B. decorate C. participate D. design
3. A. emergency B. hospital C. ambulance D. handkerchief
4. A. recognize B. remember C. deposit D. immediate
5. A. minimize B. damage C. natural D. recycle
III. Choose the best answer for each of the following sentences.
1. She was very sad ______ good marks in the final test.
A. not get B. not to get C. to not get D. not getting
2. My sister has decided to lose weight, so she is living ______ oranges for a week.
A. with B. on C. in D. by
3. When I ______ school, I am going to work in a factory .
A. begin B. study C. leave D. learn
4. What can we do to prevent people ______ throwing drink cans away?.
A. in B. of C. on D. from
5. We have not seen each other ______last Sunday.
A. for B. since C. on D. in
6. Excuse me! I am doing my homework. ______ turning down your radio a bit?.
A. Would you please B. Can you C. Could you D. Would you mind
7. You should work ______ for the coming exam.
A. hard B. hardly C. more hardly D. more hard
8. He found a watch when he ______ in the street.
A. walked B. has been walking C. was walking D. has walked
9. My uncle used to live ______ a farm when he was young.
A. in B. at C. during D. on
10. Millions of Christmas cards ______every year.
A. send B. are sent C. are sending D. was sent
IV. There mistake in the four underlined part of each sentence underline it then correct it .
1. You should take a taxi although it is raining hard . ________________
A B C D
2. The telephone was invented with a Scotsman, Alexandre G. Bell, in 1876. ________________
A B C D
3. It is difficult for students to answer all of the question in fifteen minutes. ________________
A B C D
4. It has been a long time since we last talked together, isn’t it ? ________________
A B C D
5. Lots of information are store in the computer. ________________

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6. This is the second time I took part in the flower-making contest. ________________
A B C D
7. Either Nam or his father know how to connect the printer. ________________
A B C D
V. Give the correct form of each verb in brackets to complete the following sentences if necessary
1. Look! Somebody (break)…………………………….. that door.
2. They (not meet)……………………….. us since last week.
3. What (you/do) ………………………………….. at this time yesterday.
4. Would you like (come)…………………………… to dinner to night.
5. You (phone)…………….. me last night?.......................................................................
6. Would you mind if I (smoke)……………………………………………….?
7. I don't enjoy………………………………………………. (laugh) at by other people.
8.Most of the NOKIA mobile phones (sell)…………………………………. in this shop are imported from
China.
VI. Fill in each blank with the correct form of the word in capitals .
1. What is the correct ………………………………..of this word?
(pronounce)
2. . Last week we had an ……………………… summer holiday.
( enjoy)
3. The ……………………. of the project made me tense.
(important).
4. You had better do some ………………….. for the final exams
(revise)
5. We should save ………………. …….resources.
(nature)
6. People in the in the country are often more ………. …………. than people in the city.
(friend)
7. The air is heavily ………………………with traffic fumes.
(pollute)
8. …………………, her illness was more serious than we thought.
(fortunate)
VII. Read the passage and complete the sentences. Circle A, B, or C.
America is known as the land of opportunity. Thousands of people immigrate to the United States every
year from different parts of the world to have access to these kinds of opportunities. This is what is
known as, "the American dream".
America is also home to many of the world's top colleges and universities. The California Institute
of Technology is a top world-ranked college that focuses highly on science and engineering. It is
located in the city of Pasadena. Harvard University is another top world-ranked college that you
might be familiar with. The buildings at Harvard date all the way back to the year 1636, making
Harvard the oldest university in the United States. It is located in the state of Massachusetts.
University of California, Los Angeles is another institute worthy of recognition. Located next to
Hollywood, UCLA has distinguished itself as a prestigious and selective university due to the
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mentioned are but a few of the many other excellent schools that make the United States so
outstanding.
1. America is called the land of __________.
A. dream B. opportunity C. immigration
2. The word immigrate in line 1 can be replaced
by__________.
A. come into B. go out of C. travel
3. The California Institute of Technology __________.
A. ranks first in the world
B. is a university focusing on natural sciences
C. focuses on science and engineering
4. What is NOT true about Harvard?
A. It was founded in 1636.
B. It is the oldest university in the world.
C. It is located in Massachusetts.
5. University of California, Los Angeles __________.
A. is in Hollywood
B. is different from other universities
C. has a high number of applications
VIII. Choose the best answer by circling A, B, C or D to complete the passage.
THE LANGUAGE OF CLOTHES
We don’t only choose clothes to make us look.........(1)......, we also use them to tell the
world .........(2)...... our personality. The clothes we wear and our appearance......(3)...... a whole give
other people useful information about what we think and.........(4)...... we feel. If we feel cheerful,
we usually wear......(5)...... clothes and if we feel.........(6)..... we sometimes put on dark clothes. But
why do teenagers wear black so.........(7)......? Is it because they feel miserable all.........(8)......? This is
unlikely the case. It is probably just because it is.........(9)...... to wear black, and young people they
are real fans.........(10)...... fashion.
1. A. attract B. attractive C. attractively D. attraction
2. A. of B. with C. by D. about
3. A. on B. as C. for D. in
4. A. which B. what C. how D. when
5. A. colorful B. colors C. colorfully D. colorless
6. A. depress B. depressed C. depressing D. depression
7. A. frequent B. frequency C. frequently D. infrequency
8. A. the time B. the times C. the week D. the month
9. A. fashion B. fashionable C. fashioner D. fashioned
10. A. of B. in C. from D. with
IX. Fill in each blank with one suitable preposition to complete the following sentences:
1. You can use dictionary to find ___________ new words.
2. Nam should work harder ____________ his English pronunciation .
3. Are you laughing ________________ me?.
4. This cake is made ________________ flour, eggs, milk, salt and butter.
5. We thanked them ______________________ all their help.
X. Rewrite the following sentences with the beginning words, staying the same meaning
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1. Having a vacation in Da Lat is very interesting.
It…………………………….........................................................................................................
2. The water was so hot that I could not drink it.
The water was not............................................................................................................................................... …………
3. She last ate this kind of food in January.
She has not .......................................................................................................................................................... …………
4. The theater is near Hoa’s house
The theater is not……………………………………………………………………………
5. Nobody has used this machine for years.
This machine……………………………………………………………………………………
6. Please don’t smoke in the kitchen.
Would you mind ………………………………………………………………………………
XI. Use the words or phrases given to make complete sentences. You can add more words if
necessary.
1. Learning / foreign language / necessary / us / get / job. //
……………………………………………………………………………………………
2 . My family / I / spend / two months / make our plan / for summer holiday. //
……………………………………………………………………………………………
3. driver / stop / car / time / save / child / yesterday. //
……………………………………………………………………………………………
4. It / difficult/ learn English / without/ good dictionary.
……………………………………………………………………………………………
5. He / try / stop / smoking / many times / but / he / never / succeed. //
……………………………………………………………………………………………
6. I / hope / my English / improve / by the end / course. //
……………………………………………………………………………………………

XII. Use the words to write the second sentence in such a way that it is as similar as possible in
meaning to the original sentence. Do not change the form of the given words
1. We went to Hai Phong two months ago. (been)
We…………………………………………………………………………..
2. Whose book is this? (belong)
Who………………………………………………………………………
3. How long is the presentation? (last)
How………………………………………………………………………………………?
4. English eight has twelve units. (are)
There……………………………………………………………………………
5. “You should not lend him your car”, Nam said to me. (advised)
Nam ………………………………………………………………………
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I/ Section one: vocabulary and structures
Question 1: Choose the best answers
1. Don’t be silly! That ...................................possibly be Rivaldo!
a. mustn’t b . shouldn’t c. won’t d. can’t
2. No sooner had we started the game, .........................it began to rain.
a. than b. then c. that d. and
3. I ..................................be interested in playing badminton as a child.
a. could b. ought to c. might d. used to
4. They’ve told you time and time ............................. not to go out at night.
a. to b. over c. again d. before
5. Sorry I’m late, but I..............................feed my little son before leaving home.
a. needed b. must c. had to d. was to
6. Smith writes very quickly. He’s .........................finished his essay.
a. already b. been c. for d. yet
7. What are you going to do? - I don’t know. I haven’t made................my mind yet.
a. on b. at c. in d. up
8. I’ve ..............................to Paris. I went there in March.
a. been b. gone c. just d. yet
9. This is the first ..................... I’ve ever lived far from home.
a. already b. since c. that d. time
10. What did the girl say ........................?
a. at you b. for you c. you d. to you?
11. Phong rang his friend in Nha Trang yesterday, and he said it ..............raining there.
a. was b. is c. should be d. to be
12. The last time I saw Khang, he looked very relaxed. He explained that he’d been on holiday
the ........................week.
a. earlier b. following c. next d. previous
13. We wonder ........................the tickets are on sales yet.
a. what b. when c. whether d. where
14. When I rang Oanh some time last week, she said she was busy.................day.
a. this b. that c. then d. the
15. Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others?
a. just b. sun c. put d. bucket
16. Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others?
a. instead b. head c. heap d. dead
17. Which word has a different stress in the group?
a. amount b. inventor c. garbage d. resource
18. This film must be new. We’ve ........................ seen it before.
a. ever b. never c. since d. yet
19. He hates.......................................to do something by others.
a. to be asked b. asking c. being asked d. to ask
20. Let’s go camping in the mountain, ........................?
a. do we b. can we c. will we d. shall we

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Question 2: Supply the correct forms of the word in parentheses.
1. Phuong Linh arranged flowers the most .......................(attract) in the contest.
2. It is a contest in which ....................(participate) have to read two poems in English.
3. .......................(environment) are concerned about the use of dynamite to catch fish.
4. Years later, she passed me in the street without even a small sign of .......(recognize).
5. Nam put ................(press) on that towel to stop the bleeding.
6. After many years of ............(fail), Edison finally succeeded in inventing the light bulb.
7. We use first-aid in order to ease the victim’s pain and ......................(anxious).
8. She felt ....................(relief) after she passed the exam.
9. You’ll meet the tour guide on your ..................(arrive) at the hotel.
10. We can take buses or trains to Northern ......................(destine) of Nha Trang.
11. Sapa is considered the most beautiful .......(mountain) resort in the north of Viet Nam.
12. It’s now high time you knew how to dress and ....................(dress) yourself.
13. We are having a good time here. People on the island are very friendly and ...........(hospitality).
14. The police are interested in the sudden ............(appear) of the valuable painting.
15. I wrote .............(end) letters of application but I got no reply.
16. A fairy appeared and ...................................... ( MAGIC )changed her old clothes
17. The tiger wanted to see the farmer’s .................................. ( WISE )
18. In that story, the prince got ........................( MARRY )to a poor girl
19. Let me get an .................................... ( APPLY ) form and I can fill out
20. He was ............................... ( FOOL ) to say that English is helpless

II/ Section two: reading comprehension

Question 1: Read these passages and match the each passage to its title. There is ONE title you
needn’t use
A. How I began D. My most frightening experience
B. The worst aspect of my hobby E. Why I like my hobby
C. My hopes for the future F. When and where I do it
1. __________ For me, every weekday begins the same: I get up at 7.00. I have breakfast, I take the bus to
school, I go to lessons ... I don’t hate this daily routine, but it isn’t very thrilling. In the evenings, however, I
drive Formula 1 cars, build enormous cities and defend my planet against aliens. In short, I play computer
games. It’s like entering a different world. That’s why I love playing them so much.
2. __________My interest in computer games has taught me a lot about computer graphics. I want to
study computing at college, and learn how to design and program games. Eventually, I’d like to start my
own software company, creating and testing new games. That way, I could spend all day doing what I love
most.
3. ____________Computer games are interesting because they often contain stories and characters. The
games are getting better all the time, but they are also getting more expensive. The only thing I don’t like
about my hobby is the cost! New games are often about $50.
4. ____________ Some of my friends from school are interested in computer games too. We normally meet
at my house in the evenings and play for a few hours. We sometimes play at weekends, but if the
weather’s good I prefer to go cycling or play basketball instead.
5. ____________ I first became interested in computer games about four years ago. I was staying with my
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immediately! When I got home, I decided to save all my money for buying games. Now I’ve got about
twenty different games.
Question 2: Read the text and choose the best answer to fill in each gap
Have you ever followed instructions for knitting something or have you read a piece of music? If you
have, you have behaved in a similar way(1)................ a computer. A computer obeys a program to carry out
a particular task. Just (2)................. a knitting pattern is expressed in numbers and piece of music in lines
and dots, so a computer program is (3)................. in the form of programming language. Like the English
language (or any other language), there are (4).................... of grammar, and a program must be correct in
every way.
There are hundreds of programming language, but only (5)............. are well-known and widely used.
The most popular language which is used in offices(6)................Cobol. This language is used for printing
payrolls and keeping records of goods. Engineers and scientists use Fortran (7)......................carry out
calculations. (8)......................... neither of these two programs is very popular with people working on home
computers. Basis is the most popular language for home computers, chiefly (9)...................it is easy to learn
and use.
(10)................. these languages are useful for many purposes, it is time that a new simple program was
devised. Such a program ought to be not only easy to use but also completely reliable.
1. A. to B. as C. so D. from
2. A. like B. by C. too D. as
3. A. expensive B. expresses C. expressed D. expressing
4. A. rules B. laws C. regulations D. principles
5. A. a little B. a few C. much D. a lot of
6. A. called B. calling C. is called D. is calling
7. A. so as for B. in order that C. so as that D. in order to
8. A. In addition B. Therefore C. Consequently D. However
9. A. because B. if C. because of D. unless
10. A. Even B. Despite C. Although D. In spite
Question 3: Find and correct one mistake in each line of the passage below
Nam is a student. This year he had a very interested summer 1........................................
holiday. He traveled with him classmates to a mountainous 2........................................
area in Hoa Binh province. They gone there to help make a 3........................................
road through a forest among two villages. “It was very difficult 4........................................
because there had no water to drink and no shops where we could 5........................................
bought food,” said Nam. “It was also cold and wet 6........................................
in the mountains. It is one of the wetter place in the country.” Nam 7........................................
stayed in the mountains since six weeks. It was hard 8........................................
work, but he says it was the best thing he has ever did. He is hoping 9........................................
to return next year to do any more work there. 10........................................

III/ Section three: Writing

Question 1: Rearrange the words to make meaningful sentences
1. exported / many / last year / rice / how / to/ Japan / tons / were / of / ?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
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2. trees / planting / on / the boys / the hill / group / are / the / in / volunteer / .
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………
3. rain / heavy / from / prevented / the / playing / us / soccer.
………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. if / he / me / some / asked / I / money / could / then / lend / him /
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
5. design / to send / friends / someone / greetings / Englishman / a card / Christmas / to / an / his /
had /.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
6. Le Lai Street / are/ living / they / in / at / An Giang / their / with /children / 186.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
7. uncle / spent / most / their /of /the /violin / practicing / his time / in / room /music /the/.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
8. which / us / tells / sentence / that / more / than / is / she / her / beautiful / sister /?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
9. his / friends / old / unlike / he / is / impolite / very /.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
10. going / fatherland / month / Kenny / his / is / family / next / visit / with / his / to /.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
11. colleagues / go / he / to / to / weekend / and / don’t / have / at / work / the / his /.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
12. there / she / near / wanted / a / here / was / museum / know / to / if /.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
13. hold / going / their / are / they / tomorrow / party / house / at / to / a /.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
14. going / aren’t / are / boys / the / the / they / canteen / to / school /?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
15. for / you’ll / meeting / late / be / the / if / bed / to / soon / don’t / you / go
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
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Question 2: Rewrite sentences as directed so that it has the same meaning as the sentence given
1. Thinking of making toys from used paper was his interesting idea.
It’s interesting that...................................................................................................................
2. He hasn’t come back to his home village for over 20 years now.
It’s............................................................................................................................................
3. That’s the strangest film I’ve ever seen.
I have never..............................................................................................................................
4. Please don’t interrupt me while I am speaking.
I’d rather...................................................................................................................................
5. Get up now or you’ll be late for school.
If...............................................................................................................................................
6. The last time we met each other was ten years ago.
We haven’t...............................................................................................................................
7. Finding accommodation at busy time in Da Lat is difficult .
It’s...........................................................................................................................................
8. Originally, tennis was an indoor game.
Tennis used..............................................................................................................................
9. My father prefers living in the countryside to living in the city.
My father likes........................................................................................................................
10. Nobody in my class is as intelligent as Lan.
Lan is.......................................................................................................................................
11. Have you ever played a computer game before?
Is this.......................................................................................................................................
12. France presented the Statue of Liberty to the United States in 1876.
The Statue ...............................................................................................................................
13. The water was so cold that the children couldn’t swim in it.
The water wasn’t.....................................................................................................................
14. He hasn’t chatted with his classmates through the Internet for ages.
It’s ages...................................................................................................................................
15. People should stop experiments on animals.
Experiments............................................................................................................................

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 ENGLISH PRACTICE 19
I. Choose the best answer by circling A, B, C or D
1. Jack is……. His jokes often make his friends laugh a lot.
A. generous B. humorous C.easy-going D. unusual
2. I’m sorry. I’m not………to help you lift the table.
A. enough strong B. too strong C. strong enough D. enough strength.
3. We…….in our present house for 5 years.
A. live B. have lived C. are living D. lived.
4. We used to wash clothes by hand. Now we have a…….
A. washing machine B. dishwasher C. hair dryer D. steamer.
5. It took me a long time to get used……… glasses.
A. to wear B. to wearing C. wear D. wore.
6.The wedding party…………at the Rex Hotel.
A. is B. is being C. will be D. is going to be
7."Don’t shout", I said to Jim.
A. I told Jim don't shout B. I told to Jim not to shout
C. I told Jim not to shout D. I said to Jim don't shout.
8.The longest fish in the contest was eighteen inches long".
"It………by Thelma Rivers".
A. was catching B. caught C. was caught D. catch
9.She went to market without………. anything.
A. buy B. to buy C. bought D. buying
10.Since we have to be there by 8.30, we………. take a taxi.
A. had better B. may C. ought D. are able to

II. Fill in the blank with the suitable form of verb in the bracket
1. They (watch) …………….. their favorite TV programmes at the moment.
2. Mary and John are neighbors. They (know) …………….. each other for a long time.
3. We (arrive) ……………..in New york yesterday.
4. We (begin) …………….. to study English since 1999.
5. My mother is tired enough (cook) ……………..tonight.
6. The teacher asked me (not make) …………….. noise in class.
7. The boys like (play) ……………..games but hate doing lessons.
8. His doctor advised him (give) …………….. up smoking.
9. Look at those black clouds. It ( rain) ……………...
10. When I was a small boy. I used (live) ……………..on a farm.

III. Fill in the blank with the suitable form of word in the bracket
1. If you want to join the club, please fill in the ( apply) form. ……………..
2. Send the letter by ( air) if you want it to reach the recipient in time. ……………..
3. After his parents died, he was sent to an ( orphan) .……………..
4. Huy makes friends very easily because he is very ( social) .…………….
5. Cook the meat in the ( steam) for at least 30 minutes. ……………..

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 6. My friend, Nga plays the piano ( beautiful). ………………
7. He always gets bad marks because he is an ( careful) student. ………………
8. “The lost shoe” is one of the ( tradition) stories I like best. ………………
9. Our teacher always (courage) us to work hard. .……………..
10. The Scouts also help the elderly and street (CHILD). ………………

IV. Rewrite the sentence, using the given words below

1. He is strong. He can carry that table.
-> He….............................................................................................................................................................
2. Alexander GrahamBell invented telephone
->Alexander GrahamBell was………………………………………………………………………………..
3. You went to see the movie Dream city last night, didn’t you?
->Did…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..?
4. The front yard is too small to play soccer in.
-> The front yard isn’t…………………………………………………………………………………….……….
5. Miss Johnson told me: “ Read books regularly”.
-> Miss Johnson told me…………………………………………………………………………………………..
6. “ Don’t stay up too late”
-> My sister asked…………………………………………………………………………………………………
7. It’s 3 years since I last spoke to her.
-> I haven’t…………………………………………………………………………………………………………...
8. Tam doesn’t type as fast as she used to.
-> Tam used………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
9. Minh began to collect stamps in 2000.
-> Minh has…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
10. His car runs fast but a race car run faster.
->His car doesn’t…………………………………………………………………………………………………..

V. Write the meaningful sentence, using given words above

1. Nam/ spend/ most/ free time/play soccer.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
2. When/ we/ children/we/ used/ listen/ grandma’s old folktales after dinner.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
3. You/ can/ tell me/ best ways/ learn new word?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. I/ write down/ all new words/ small notebook.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
5. They/ going/ visit/ homevillage/ weekend.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
6. She/ have to/ house work/ all day after/ mother/ died.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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 7. I/ just/ have/ wonderful holiday/ cousins/ Hanoi.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
8. Lan/ like/ cook/ meals/ but/ not like/ washing up.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
9. Brother/ very good/ repair/ household/ appliances.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
10. We/ sometimes/ have/ go/ school/ very early/ do/ class duties.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
VI. Fill in the blank with a suitable word
The country is…(1).................................................…beautiful than a town and more pleasant to live in.
Many people think so, and go there……(2) .................................................… the summer holiday though they
can’t live…(3) .................................................…. all the year round. Some have cottages built in a village……
(4) .................................................…..that they can go there whenever they…(5)… find the time.
English villages are not all alike, but……(6) .................................................… some ways they are not very
different from……(7)… ................................................. other. Almost every village…(8) ................................................…
a church, the round or square tower of which can…(9)… .................................................. seen from many miles
around. Surrounding the church is the church yard where people …(10) .................................................….
burried.

VII. Read the passage and fill in the blank with a suitable word by circling A, B, C or D
For many people sport is a popular part of school life and …(1)…in one of the school teams and
playing in matches is very important. …(2)…someone is in a team it means a lot of extra practice and
often spending a Saturday or Sunday away …(3)…home, as many matches are played then.
It …(4)…also involve traveling to other towns to play against other school teams and then
…(5)…on after the match for a meal or a drink. Some parents, friends or other students will travel with
the team to support …(6)…own side.
When a school team wins a match, it is the whole school which feels proud, …(7)…only the
players. It can also mean that a school …(8)…well-known for being good at cetain sports and people from
that school may end up playing …(9)…national and international teams so that the school has some really
…(10)…names associated with it.
1. a.having b. being c.taking d. putting
2. a.If b.As c.Then d. So
3. a.at b. on c.for d. from
4. a.ought b.is c.can d.has
5. a.being b.staying c.leaving d.spending
6. a.their b.its c.our d.whose
7. a.but b.however c.and d.not
8. a.turns b.makes c.comes d.becomes
9. a. up b.to c.for d.beside
10 a.old b.new c.common d.famous
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VIII. Find the incorrect part in the sentence and correct it
1. These colour televisions are too expensive for we to buy at this time.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
2. Minh is 5 years old. He is not enough old to ride a bike.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
3. I don’t know what is he doing at the moment.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. Smoking cigarettes aren’t allowed in this hospital.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
5. I’m used to drink coffee with cream, but now I drink it black.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
6. The shopkeeper asked the boys don’t lean their bikes against his window.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
7. We like watching TV at night but our parents loves reading newspapers.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
8. Let’s stop to work for a while. I’m getting tired.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
9. Jane hasn’t worked for last summer when the factory closed down.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
10. Is Jack older than Jerry? No. He is as old as Jerry.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………

IX Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the other three in the
following questions
1. a. young b. about c. account d. sound
2. a. blind b. mint c. hire d. light
3. a. Christmas b. anchor c. chemistry d. cheque
4. a. deliver b. different c. diagram d. disease
5. a. hurl b. pull c. June d. would
6. a. allow b. how c. account d. country
7. a. trade b. payment c. relation d. bank
8. a. value b. change c. actual d. transaction
9. a. holder b. bore c. important d. score
10. a. credit b. service c. letter d. specified

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I. Choose the underlined part that pronounced differently from the others
1) A. cliam B. wait C. said D. paid
2) A. watch B. bath C. want D. wash
3) A. sure B. mixture C. injure A. pleasure
4) A. few B. new C. threw D. knew
5) A. clothes B. matches C. colleges D. churches
6) A. watched B.naked C. liked D. looked
7) A. sunbathe B. father C. theater D. weather
8) A. pour B. four C. flour D. resource
9) A clear B. wear C. bear D. ware
10) sixty B. my C. sky D.fly

II. Put the verbs in brackets into correct tenses

1. Yester day, I (1. spend) ……………… two hours (2. do)………… the homeword.
2. The thiefs (3. catch)…………….. when the (4. leave)………….. the bank.
3. Two hors ago, Mrs Brown (5. have)………… Alice (6. take)……….. her son to the school.
4. How many times you (7. be)………… to Ho Chi Minh City?
5. The moon (8. move)……………… around th earth.
6. Next summer, my parents wil let me (9. visit)…………….. my grand father.
7. How about (10. go)……………… to the zoo?

III. Fill in the gaps with suitable prepositions

1. She went out the room………………….. saying a word.
2. The life in the countryside is changing…………. Better.
3. She was born……………… 2 o’clock …………….. 18th July.
4. Mary is thinking……………… importing fowers………….. China.
5. They are traveling……………….. the airport…………….. a bus.
6. I am afraid………………. Ghost.
7. The fight………………... deforestation is very important.

IV. Put the words in brackets into correct forms

1. Ha Long Bay is in………………… VietNam (north).
2. The wild animals are being…………………..(appear).
3. I couldn’t find any………………. between the tow picture (different).
4. She is a ……………… she sells flowers at a shop in Canada (flower).
5. Long put…………… on that towel to stop the bleeding (press).
6. The question isn’t good. It’s ………….. to ask (import).

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7. His father soon died of a ……………… heart (break).
8. Don’t let the child go out because it’s……………. (wind).
9. I am going to have a……………… check-up next Monday (medicine).
10. The knife is ……………… it can cut everything (use).

V. Choose the best answer

1. I finish ………….. the book and went to bed.
A. read B. to read C. reading D. reads
2. That man can tell us where …………….
A. does John live B. is John living C. John lives D. John live
3. …………… clothes do you prefer, T- shirt or pullover?
A. Which B. What C. Where D. How
4. Can you …………… your paper with you when I come there, please?
A. collect B. bring C. get D. take
5. Smoking is harmful …………….. your health.
A. on B. for D. about C. to
6. Do you find anything …………….. there?
A. interested B. useful C. bored D. easily
7. Ann is very busy these days. She has …………… free time.
A. a little B. few C. a few D. little
8. It’s raining very ……………
A.wet B. badly C. hard D. firmly
9. A new shoppig is ……………. In my neighborhood today.
A. being opened B. opened C. opening D. be opened
10. The stolen machines were ………………. a lot of money.
A. valued B. cost C. price D. worth

VI. Rewrite the following sentences as directed

21.Has anyone asked you for your opinions?
Nam said that……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
22.I had a dog once, but I don’t have anymore.
I ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
23.The water was so cold that the children couldn’t swim in it.
The water…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
24.“ Eat more and more vegetables” the doctor said.
The doctor told…………….…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
25.To live on your salary must be hard.
It ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
26.Tom is the best player in the team.

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 No one in the team ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………
27.It’s interesting to read this book.
This book ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
28.I spend half an hour traveling to work by motorbike everyday.
It takes………...…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
29.Peter said he wasn’t feeling well then.
Peter said “I ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………”
30. A boy was injured in the accident, he is now in the hospital.
The boy …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

VII. Find and correct mistakes in the passage

In a modern life today, the work of the farm is less hard because he is helped a lot by machines. That
mean nore food is produced and less labour and less work hours are spent. He also has more free time for
intertain and more things such as a big house, motorbike, television. Her life is getting better and good
day by day. His children go to school. Before they finish school, they are sent to universityes.The farmer
still have to work hardly but his life is much improved.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

VIII. Read the passage and answer the questions

Most types of paper can be recycled. Newspapers have been recycled profitably for decades and
recycling of other paper is growing. It’s important to know what you are buying in a paper product, for
that reason virtually all paper products should be marked with the percentage and tupe of recycled
content. Just saying “recycle paper” isn’t enough. “Recycled paper” can mean anything from 100% true
recycled paper to 1% re- manufactured ends of large paper rolls. “Post- consumer” mean the paper that
you and I return to recycling centers.
 Questions :
1. Can newspapers be recycled?.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
2. Why should all paper products be marked with the percentage and tupe of?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
3. Are all recycled paper products the same?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
4. What does “Post- consumer” mean?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

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 ENGLISH PRACTICE 21
AI) Multiple choice (6ms)
I) From each number, pich out one word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the
others.
1) a-perform b-colour c-boring d-your
2) a-bath b-watch c-want d-water
3) a-thank b-think c-father d-them
4) a-happen b-house c-hour d-horse
5) a-filled b-destroyed c-wished d-prepared
6) a-flow b-crowd c-cloud d-scout
II) From each number, pick out one word which has the stress on the second syllable:
7) a-chemical b-upset c-steamer d-cupboard
8) a-jungle b-volcano c-surroud d-marine
9) a-foreman b-microwave c-manufactor d-mortar
10) a-powder b-process c-flavour d-defrost
III) Choose the correct answer for each sentence.
11) Please ask them . . . . . . . . . . in this area.
a) don’t smoke b) not smoking c) to not smoke d) not to smoke
12) Come and . . . . . . . . . . . . badminton, Nam!
a) do b) make c) take d) play
13) Timson . . . . . . . . . . 13 films and I think her latest is the best.
a) made b) had made c) has made d) was making
nd
14) My birthday is . . . . . . . . . . February 2 .
a) on b) in c) at d) from
15) You should learn your lesson . . . . . . . . . .
a) careful b) carefully c) careless d) carelessly
16) “The students went on a canoe trip yesterday.”
“I heard it was . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .”
a) excited b) exciting c) exciteful d) an excitement
17) “Do you think your father will worry if we’re late?”
“Maybe we’d better . . . . . . . . . . . . . . him.”
a) call b) be calling to c) to call d) will call
18) I said “Happy Birthday” before . . . . . . . . . . Lan a present.
a) give b) will give c) gave d) giving
19) Tam . . . . . . . . . last night when the telephone . . . . . . . . . . .
a) slept-rang b) slept-wasringing
c) was sleeping-rang d) was sleeping-was ringing
20) “Would you like to go to the movie with me tonight?”
“ - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .”
a) Yes, please. b) I’m sorry. I’d love to.
c) No, thanks. d) Yes, I’d love to.
21) John doesn’t play tennis. David doesn’t play tennis.
a. Both John and David doesn’t play tennis.
b. Neither John nor David plays tennis.
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c. Not either John or David plays tennis.
d. Not only John but also David doesn’t play tennis.
22) The coach said, “It’s time for you to go home, boys!”
a. The coach told the boys that it was time for you to go home.
b. The coach tells the boys that it was time for them to go home.
c. The coach told the boys that it is time for them to go home.
d. The coach told the boys that it was time for them to go home.
23) _____ the old man spoke very slowly and clearly, I couldn’t understand him at all.
a. If b. Because c. Since d. Although
24) She startedlearning English ten years ago.
a) She has not learnt English before.
b) She has started learning English for ten years.
c) She has learnt English for ten years.
d) She has learnt English since ten years.
25) They spent a lot of money on food and clothes.
a) A lot of money was spent on food and clothes.
b) A lot of money were spent on food and clothes.
c) A lot of money on food and clothes were spent.
d) A lot of money on food and clothes was spent.
26) There is a detective film _____ at the Thang Long Theater.
a) on b) in c) inside d) outside
27) She got used to _______ her bike.
a) ride b) riding c) rode d) rides
28) You need a good pair of paddles to play _____.
a) tennis b) football c) table tennis d) badminton
29) Ha Long Bay is a _________.
a) World Natural Heritage. b) Natural World Heritage.
c) World Cultural Heritage. d) Cultural World Heritage.
30) A(n) ______ can take a patient to hospital quickly.
a) emergency b) bleeding
c) wound d) ambulance
B) Complete the following sentences with an appropriate form of the word in brackets. (0) is an
example for you. (4ms)
31) Life is more . . . . . . . . . . now. (comfort)
32) Would you like to go . . . . . . . . . . . (swim)
33) He speaks French very . . . . . . . . . . . . (good)
34) Life in the city is . . . . . . . . . . . . . from life in the country. (difference)
35) Meat is not a . . . . . . . . . . food if we know how much to eat. (health)
36) These medicines can work well with your . . . . . . . . . (ill)
37) My sister has a beautiful . . . . . . . . . . . . . of stamp. (collect)
38) There was no . . . . . . . . . . for his absence from class yesterday. (explain)
C) Circle the italized portion of the sentence that is incorrect. (2ms)
39) Some people grow so taller that their health may become endangered.
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40) After said goodbye to my parents, I went to school with my sister.
A B C D
41) The phone rung while I was washing the dishes.
A B C D
42) Henry’s friends told themselves to put his coat on the rack in their hall.
A B C D
43) She isn’t old enough to done this job.
A B C D
44) Eight hundred years ago Christmas songs are performed for people in towns
A B C
and villages.
D
45) Would you mind help me solve these mathematics problems? I can hardly
A B C
understand how to do them.
D
46) She was having dinner when a man was coming and giving her a bunch of
A B C D
flowers.

D) Rewrite the following sentences without changing the meaning. (2,5ms)

47) The sister asked: “Are you hungry, Tom?”
- The sister ___________________________________.
48) A lot of effort has been put in the work by the little girl.
- The little girl __________________________________________.
49) How long have you studied medicine?
- When _____________________________________?
50) John was too ill to go to school.
- John wasn’t _________________________________.
51) Tom is not as tall as Peter.
- Peter ____________________________.
E) Read the paragraphs below and the summary which follows. (3ms)
Air pollution is a cause of ill-health in human beings. In a lot of countries there are laws limiting
the amount of smoke which factories can produce. Although there isn’t enuogh information on the effects
of smoke in the atmosphere, doctors have proved that air pollution causes lung diseases.
The gases from the exhausts of cars have also increased air pollution in most cities. The lead in
petrol produces a poisonous gas which often collects in busy streets surrounded by high buildings.
Children who live in areas where there is a lot of lead in the atmosphere can’t think as quickly as other
children and are clumsy when they use their hands.
There are other long-term effects of pollution. If the gases in the atmosphere continue to increase ,
the earth’s climate may become warmer. A lot of the ice near the Poles ma melt and may cause serious
floods.
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 Air ___________ (52) can make people ___________ (53). Consequently, some countries pass ____________
(54) to control the quantity of ___________ (55) in the air. Air pollution causes particular damage to the
body by harming the ___________ (56). _____________ (57) should not be used in petrol because it is bad for
children’s _____________ (58) and makes them clumsy in using their hands. Poisonous gas from ____________
(59) collects in those parts of cities where there are tall buildings. Pollution can also have an influence on
the earth’s ____________ (60). The ice may melt near the North and South Poles, resulting in very bad
____________ (61).
F) Read the following passage and choose the best answer: (2,5ms)
Every year students in many countries learn English. Some of these students 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 films, on television, in the office or among their friends. But not
many are lucky enough to do that. Most people must work hard to learn another language.
Many boys nad girls learn English at school because it is one of their subjects. They study their own
language, and mathematics… and English. In England, America or Australia, many boys and girls study
their own language, which is English and mathematics… and another language, perhaps French or
German or Spainish.
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.
62) According to the writer . . . . . . . . . . . .
a) only adults learn English.
b) no children like to learn English.
c) English is useful only for teenagers.
d) English is popular in most of the world.
63) Most people learn English by. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
a) watching videos only.
b) hearing the language in the office.
c) talking with foreigners.
d) working hard on their lessons.
64) Many boys and girls learn English because . . . . . . . .
a) English can give them a job.
b) it is included in their study courses.
c) they are forced to learn it.
d) they have to study their own language.
65) In America or Australia many school children study . . . . . . . . .
a) English as a foreign language.
b) English and mathematics only.
c) such foreign languages as French, German and Spainish.
d) their own language and no foreign language.
66) Many adults learn English because . . . . . . . . . .
a) English is spoken in their office.
b) they want to go abroad.
c) most of their books are in English.
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Question I: Choose the best option from A, B, C or D to complete the following sentences.
1. I will return you the book as soon as I_______ reading it.
A. finishing B. finish C. finished D. will finish
2. He is getting married _______ a famous film star this weekend.
A. with B. to C. for D. after
3. The heavy rain has caused _______in many parts of the country.
A. storms B. droughts C. typhoon D. floods
4. Deaf-mutes can_______ speak_______ hear.
A. both/ and B. either/ or C. neither/ nor D. not only/ but also
5. They _______from Canada to America to find work.
A. started B. demonstrated C. delivered D. emigrated
6. Doctor insists _______ for a few days.
A that he is resting B. his resting C. him to rest D. that he rest
7. The number of cars on the road _______.
A. increase B. is increasing C. are going to increase D. are increasing
8. _______bacon and eggs every morning.
A. I am used to eat B. I used to eating C. I am used to eating D. I use to eat
9. The team really looks good tonight because the coach had them _______ every night this week.
A. practice B. to practice C. practiced D. the practice
10. The road _______ to the sea is very rough.
A. goes B. to go C. going D. is going
11. You _______ forget what I told you. It’s very important.
A. mustn’t B. needn’t C. don’t have to D. can’t
12. Make sure that the needles are sterile.
A. free from bacteria B. slightly clean C. straight D. unused
13. She is a _______ girl with _______.
A. green-eyes/ red hair B. green-eyed/ red hairs
C. green-eye/ a red hair D. green-eyed/ red hair
14. At four o’clock Mr. Hutchinson still had some _______ to do in the garden.
A. work B. job C. effort D. task

Question II: Each of the following sentences has one mistake. Identify and correct the mistakes.
1. Keep the cheese freshly by wrapping each one individually.
2. What is the most important thing in really life?
3. Da Lat is known like a city of pines, waterfalls and flowers.
4. The river bank was covered by weed.
5. The harder he tried the worst he danced before the large audience.
6. A flower growing in the garden is more beautiful than a flower stood in a vase.
7. A five - thousand - dollar reward were offered for the capture of the escaped criminals.
8. In the mid-nineteenth century, an Englishman had someone designed a Christmas card.
9. His illness is probably because stress.
10. Jack asked his boss could he have a day off.
Question III: Supply an appropriate form of the words in CAPITALS.
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1. WEIGH Every woman nowadays seems to want to lose (1) _______. It has become
2. DAY almost a (2) _______ topic of conversation.
3. END Otherwise sensible women spend hours in (3) _______ argument about what
4. DISCUSS to eat. Newspaper articles are eagerly read and radio and TV (4) _______
5. AVAIL carefully listened to. There is so much information (5) _______ it is no
wonder people get confused.
Women who are slimming can never enjoy a meal without being afraid of
6. ORGANIZE (6) _______ their diet. And when they have lost a few pounds are they really
7. HAPPY any (7) _______. Is it really a fact of life that slim women are the only really
8. ATTRACT (8) _______ ones? No, in some parts of the world a husband would be
9. SHAME (9) _______ to be seen with a thin wife. Nevertheless, if a woman really has a
10. DECIDE slimming problem, there is only one (10) _______ to make: Eat Less

III. Give the correct form of the verbs in brackets .

1. I‘ve decided (stop) _______smoking.
2. I (visit) _______Singapore two years ago.
3. Look at those black clouds. It (rain) _______.
4. We are tired of (work) _______ for low salary.
5. This is the second time you (break) _______ a cup.
6. (you/do) _______ the homework yet?
7. Mai is in her room. She (play) _______the guitar.
8. The plays (write) _______by Shakespeare are very interesting.
9. Water (cover) _______ most of the Earth’s surface.
10. The gate (lock) _______ at 6.30 p.m. everyday.

PART C: READING
Question I: Choose the most suitable answer from the four options marked A, B, C, or D to
complete each of the numbered gaps in the passage below. .
In the waters around New York City is a very small island called Liberty Island. On Liberty Island
there is a very special statue called the Statue of Liberty. It is one of the most (1) _______ sights in the
world.
The Statue of Liberty was a gift (2) _______ the people of France to the people of the United States. The
statue was made by a French (3) _______ named Fredric Auguste Bartholdi. The inner support system was
designed by Gustave Eiffel, the same man who made the famous Eiffel Tower in Paris.
Liberty, of course, (4) _______ freedom, and the Statue of Liberty was given to the United States to (5)
_______ the one-hundredth anniversary of U.S independence from England. The statue was built in France,
(6) _______ apart piece by piece, and the rebuilt in the United States. It was opened to the (7) _______ on
October 28, 1886.
(8) _______ you might expect, the statue is very big. Visitors can ride an elevator from the (9) _______ to
the bottom of the statue. If they want to, they can then walk up the 168 steps to reach the head of the
statue where they can look out and enjoy the beautiful (10) _______of the city of New York.
1. A. well-known B. celebrated C. famous D. notorious
2. A. from B. by C. of D. for
3. A. sculpture B. sculptor C. carver D. potter
4. A. indicates B. points out C. clarifies D. means
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5. A. organize B. commemorate C. celebrate D. hold
6. A. taken B. brought C. broken D. torn
7. A. humans B. crowd C. people D. public
8. A. So B. Like C. As D. Thus
9. A. surface B. ground C. soil D. level
10. A. sight B. view C. scene D. scenes
II. Read the following passage carefully and fill in each gap with one suitable word.
New Year is one of the most important (1) _______ in the United States. On New Year’s Eve, most
people go to the parties. At twelve o’clock (2) _______ night, everyone says “Happy New Year” and they
(3) _______ their friends and relatives good luck. New Year’s parties usually last a long (4) _______ . Many
people don’t go home (5) _______ next morning. Another holiday, Halloween, is mainly for children. On
this holiday, children (6) _______ as witches, ghosts or others. Most children go (7) _______ house to house
asking for candy or fruit. If people at the house don’t give (8)_______candy, the children will (9)_______a
trick on them. But this hardly ever happens. Almost people give them (10)_______or fruit.
I. Write the second sentence as directed so that it has the same meaning to the first one.
1. This is the first time I have ever eaten such a delicious chicken thigh.
-> This is the...................................................................................................................................................
2. Do you mind if I borrow your dictionary?
-> Do you mind............................................................................................................................................?
3. We haven’t met one another since we left school.
-> The last.......................................................................................................................................................
4. I’d rather you didn’t take the table away
-.> Would you mind..................................................................................................................................?
5. I don’t think learning English is too difficult for people who love it.
-> I don’t think English................................................................................................................................
6. “Why don’t you take a long rest, Peter?” said Ann.
-> Ann advised.................................................................................................................................................
7. I used to spend more money than I could earn when I was younger.
-> I once..............................................................................................................................................................
8. She is wearing sunglasses. She doesn’t want the sun to hurt her eyes. (so that)
->............................................................................................................................................................................
9. My mother asked me whether I had gone to work the day before or not.
-> “...........................................................................................................................?” asked my mother.
10. We couldn’t carry out our project because it rained heavily.
-> Because of.....................................................................................................................................................
II. Write a passage of about 150-180 words on the following topic: MY HOMETOWN.
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ENGLISH PRACTICE 23
I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others in each group.
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1. A. bother B. sunbathe C. cloth D. months
2. A. vegetable B. comfortable C. nature D. moderate
3. A. interest B. selection C. resident D. injection
4. A. concern B. contact C. convenient D. conclude
5. A. promise B. conscious C. religious D. scissors
II. Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the other words in each group.
1. A. pancake B. discount C. wardrobe D. marine
2. A. migrant B. typhoon C. compost D. limestone
3. A. glassware B. refill C. award D. surround
4. A. loudspeaker B. itinerary C. participate D. magnificent
5. A. helicopter B. microware C. memorial D. magically
I. Choose the best answer from the four choices (A or B, C, D) to complete each of the following sentences.
1. Bob hasn’t _________up his mind yet.
A. made B. gone C. used to D. found
2. Everyone has to follow this way to get into the fair, _________?
A. do they B. don’t they C. doesn’t she D. doesn’t he
3. Would you like me to get you something to drink? - _________.
A. That would be nice B. No, I’m sorry C. That’s too bad D. My pleasure
4. I usually go to work by bus, but _________and then I use my motorbike.
A. again B. once C. now D. ever
5. Of my parents, my father is _________.
A. the stricter B. the strictest C. stricter D. strict
6. "What can I get for you?" - “ _________.”
A. All right B. I'm afraid not C. I hope so D. Yes, please
7. The coat _________on the floor belongs to my brother.
A. lies B. lying C. lain D. is lying
8. Tuan had a bad cut on his arm. It’s _________badly.
A. bleeding B. burning C. coughing D. sneezing
9. Your _________is included in the ticket price.
A. reservation B. vacation C. accommodation D. money
10. The beans are roasted to _________the chocolate favor.
A. carry out B. bring out C. carry into D. bring into
11. The computer is _________guarantee so the company should do something with it.
A. with B. on C. for D. under
12. Nowadays many students can get a _________without being on campus.
A. diploma B. card C. degree D. license
13. “I think computers are useful.” - “ _________.”
A. I’m not agree B. So do I C. I disagree too D. So are they
14. Vietnam is a _________country.
A. rubber-exported B. exporting-rubber C. exported-rubber D. rubber-exporting
15. Are you free to _________for dinner this evening?
A. come over B. go over C. come across D. go across
II. Choose the underlined words or phrases (A, B, C or D) that are incorrect in standard English.
1. Be careful when you cross a busy street. Look out with cars and trucks.

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2. Is she accustomed to doing her homework by her?
3. We have sung together ever when I was a small child.
4. My father’s car is the same color like my uncle’s car.
5. I went to every play at the local theater so far this year.
III. Give the correct form of the words in CAPITAL to complete the sentences.
1. The _________are scheduled to take off at 15.00 and 15.30.      FLY
2. She’d rather have a job involving creative work or _________skills. ART
3. It is _________to drink alcohol and drive. RESPONSIBLE
4. We received a lot of _________from our teacher. ENCOURAGE
5. With all the modern facilities, doing housework is still very _________. CONSUME
6. I know all the boys who live in my . NEIGHBOR
7. People in the countryside is . FRIEND
8. Taxi drivers have to have a very good on the street names. KNOW
9. During his the family lived in Cornwall. CHILD
10. Do you kown the of S.T Paul’s Cathedral? HIGH
IV. Give the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
1. Can’t you see that I am busy (write) ____________?
2. I lit the fire at 7.00 and it (burn) ____________brightly when Jack came in at 8.00.
3. The money (steal) ____________in the robbery was never found.
4. At this time next month, they (work) ____________in Ho Chi Minh City.
5. She locked the door so as (not disturb) ____________.
PART C. READING
I. Choose the correct answer from the four options marked A, B, C or D to complete each of the
numbered blanks in the following passage.
Everyone wants to reduce pollution. But the pollution problem is as complicated (1) __________it is serious.
It is complicated because much (2) __________is caused by things that benefit people. For example, exhaust
(3) _________automobiles causes a large percentage of all air pollution. (4)_________ the automobiles provide
transportation for millions of people. Factories (5) __________much of the material which pollutes air and
water, but factories give employment to a large number of people.
Thus, to (6) __________or greatly reduce pollution immediately, people would have to stop using many
things that benefit them. Most of the people do not want to do that, of course. But pollution can be ( 7)
__________reduced in several ways. (8) _______and engineers can work to find ways to lessen the
(9)__________of pollution that such things as automobiles and factories cause. Governments can pass and
enforce laws that require businesses and individuals to stop, or cut (10)__________on certain polluting
activities.
1. A. for B. as C. because D. since
2. A. polluter B. pollutant C. polluting D. pollution
3. A. in B. at C. from D. for
4. A. Therefore B. However C. Moreover D. But
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5. A. discharge B. offer C. emit D. dissolve
6. A. cause B. end C. increase D. pause
7. A. increasingly B. hopelessly C. gradually D. dangerously
8. A. Scientists B. Doctors C. Lecturers D. Botanists
9. A. number B. figures C. numbers D. amount
10. A. up B. off C. down D. into
IV. Fill in each blank with one suitable preposition.
1. It’s 2.5 km…………my school………..the movie theater.
2. I live ……….. Xuan Dieu street……….my grandparents
3. She is talking…………her students in the school yard.
4. My new house is different……….my old house.
5. My father is a farmer. He works………..a farm.
6. Does your aunt work ……….the central hospital? – Yes, she is a nurse there.
7. I’m always busy. I must work ………..early morning until night.
8. Mr. Minh is a journalist. He writes ………..Tuoi Tre newspaper.
9. This apartment is suitable………….my family.
10. I often help my parents ………….the housework after school.
I. Write the sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the original one.
1. Why do you come home late?
 What ………………..................................................................................................................................................…………….
2. It is common knowledge that he has been in prison several times.
 He is known ……......................................................................................................................................................................
3. She cannot get into the habit of studying every evening.
 She cannot be ………….............................................................................................................................................…………
4. We have not visited the museum before.
 This is ……...............................................................................................................................................................................…
5. Immediately after his arrival, things went wrong.
 No sooner ………................................................................................................................................................……………….
6. Tam doesn’t type as fast as she used to.
Tam used ……………......................................................................................................................................................... ……..
7. How long is it since you used the car?
When …………………............................................................................................................................................................... ….
8. We started living here 15 years ago.
We have………………............................................................................................................................................ ……………….
9. Let’s meet inside the center, at the cafe corner?

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How……………………......................................................................................................................................................... ………
10. Nam is very strong, he can do heavy work.
Nam is strong …………................................................................................................................................................ …………
II. Use the following set of words and phrases to complete the following sentences. You can put
additional words and make any changes necessary.
1. Last night / cashier / force / hand / money / by / robber.
 …………………………............................................................................................................................................................... ……
2. 1897 /when Jack London / 21 / year / old / gold / discover / Alaska.
 ……………………..............................................................................................................................................................................
3. If / Peter / wake / earlier / not / miss / train.
...…………………................................................................................................................................................................................
4. This / be / good / computer / I / ever / use.
………...……….................................................................................................................................................................................…
5. I / ask / Mary / if she/ come / Sydney/ Australia.
 ................................ ..........................................................................................................................................................................
III. Do you think bicycles are the best means of transport in Vietnam? Write a passage (120-140
words) about your opinion.
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 ENGLISH PRACTICE 24
I.Choose one word whose underlined part is pronounced differently fromthe others
1. a. notice b. grow c. ghost d. lost
2. a. casual b. material c. champagne d. campus
3. a. deny b. deposit c. benefit d. respond.
4. a. hike b. shrine c. widely d. opinion
5. a. furious b. purpose c. surf d. turn.

II. Choose the best answer, circle the letter a, b, c or d

1. The baby’s getting…………..everyday.
a. more big b. bigger c. bigger and bigger d. more and more big
2. English…………at the meeting.
a. speak b. speaks c. is speaking d. is spoken
3. These flowers......................
a. smell good b. smells good c. smell well d. smells well
4. She ………..getting up early now.
a. didn’t use to b. is used to c. is using to d. used to
5. Did you put ..................... sugar in my coffee?
a. many b. a few c. so many d. much
6. Do you know……………… yesterday?
a. if did they arrive b. if they arrive
c. if did they arrived d. if they arrived
7. If you are tired, you should………..a break.
a. make b. do c. take d. go
8. Beef is my......................food.
a. preferable b. favorable c. favorite d. likeable
9. I’m looking......................to hearing from you.
a. at b. after c. over d. forward
10. She..............a cake when the telephone rang.
a. makes b. make c. has make d. was making
11. I’ve known him ..........................I left school.
a. when b. before c. until d. since
12. He has left his book here on.........................so that you can read it.
a. design b. intention c. purpose d. meaning
13. What would you........................me to do for you?
a. want b. hope c. wish d. have
14. After retiring, my father will spend his........................on an expensive holiday.
a. dollars b. accounts c. savings d. cheques
15. We can’t go wrong if we.........the instructions.
a. follow b. keep c.take d. guide

III. Read the text below. Use the word given at the end of each line to form a word that fits in the
space in the same line.
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 These days it is(o)………….......................to open a newspaper without POSSIBLE
reading about the damage we are doing to the environment.
The earth is being(1)………….....................and the future looks bad. THREAT
What can each of us do?
We cannot clean up our(2)…………......................rivers and seas overnight. POLLUTION
Nor can we stop the(3)……………...................of plants and animals. But APPEAR
we can stop adding to the problem while(4)………………................. .......... SCIENCE
search for answers, and laws are passed in nature’s(5)……………............... DEFEND
It may not be easy to change your lifestyle(6)…………….................., but COMPLETE
some steps are easy to take: cut down the amount of(7)………….................. DRIVE
you do or use as little plastic as possible. It is also easy to save energy,
which also reduces(8)…………….................bills. We must all make HOUSE
a personal (9)……………................... to work for the future of our planet if DECIDE
we want to (10)…………....................a better world for our grand- children. SURE

III. Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tense or form.

Dentists can do a lot(0)....to improve...(improve) your teeth. They can straighten your teeth
by(1).....................................(put) wires on them. These wires(2)....................................(push) the roots of the teeth
the right way. The best time for (3)..............................(do) this is while the teeth(4).............................(grow). A lot
of dentists, however, prefer not(5).............................(start) doing this before a child(6)………………(be) at least
eight. Sometimes a dentist even(7)……………...........….(use) elastic bands(8).........................(make) a tooth
straight. Sometimes(9)...............................(pull) tooth out can prevent the other teeth from(10)............................
(grow) too close to one another.

IV. Fill in an appropriate word in each blank.

Kipling was the first writer........ (1)..... expressed the faith and national pride. He was.......(2)...... in
Bombay India.........(3)..... 1865 and was taken .....(4)..... England to .....(5).... educated at the .....(6).... of 6. But
at the age of 17 he returned ......(7)...... India and became a journalist. ........(8)..... this time he.....(9).... a great
amount of prose and portry. After wards he returned to England and travelled in Japan and America. He
received the 1907 Nobel ....(10)... for literature and died in 1936 while he was working on his
autbiographical notes.

V. Read the passage and choose the best answer.

After inventing dynamite, Swedish-born Alfred Nobel became a very rich man. However, he foresaw
its universally destructive powers too late. Nobel preferred not to be remembered as the inventor of
dynamite, so in 1895, just two weeks before his death, he created a fund to be used for awarding prizes to
people who had made worthwhile contributions to mankind. Originally there were five awards:
literature, physics, chemistry, medicine and peace. Economics was added in 1968, just sixty-seven years
after the first awards ceremony. Nobel's original legacy of nine million dollars was invested, and the
interest on this sum is used for the awards which vary from $30,000 to $125,000.
Every year on December 10, the anniversary of Nobel's death, the awards (gold medal, illuminated
diploma, and money) are presented to the winners. Sometimes politics plays an important role in the
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awards were presented from 1940 to 1942 at the beginning of World War II Some people have won two
prizes, but this is rare; others have shared their prizes.
1. When did the first award ceremony take place7
A. 1895 B . 1901 C. 1962 D. 1968
2. Why was the Nobel prize established?
A. To recognise worthwhile contributions to humanity.B. To resolve political differences.
C. To honour the inventor of dynamite.D. To spend money.
3. In which area have Americans received the most awards?
A. Literature B. Peace C. Economics D. Science
4. Which of the following statements is not true?
A. Awards vary in monetary value.B. Ceremonies are held on December 10 to commemorate Nobel's
invention.
C. Politics can play an important role in selecting the winners.D. A few individuals have won two
awards.
5. In how many fields are the prizes bestowed?
A. 2 B. 5 C. 6 D. 10
VI. Write a new sentence as similar in meaning a possible to the original sentence
6. John missed the lecture because he came very late
If John ............................................................................................
7. He could not afford to buy the car
The car............................................................................................
8. You will not be accepted if you don’t finish your home work.
Unless.....................................................................
9. I had to spend the whole evening finishing the test
It.......................................................................
10. Weather conditions influence most people’s lives.
Most people’s lives....................................................
VII. Make meaningfull sentences based on given hints
6. My friend / live / next door / enjoy / read / book / very / much
................................ ..........................................................................................................................................................................
7. He / prefer / fiction book / non – fiction book.
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8. He / start / collect / book / he school / boy.
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9. He / spend / a lot of money / book /years now
................................ ..........................................................................................................................................................................
10. He hope / he / have / own library.
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 ENGLISH PRACTICE 25
I. Choose the best answer to fill in the blank by circling A, B, C or D

1. Bob hasn’t ……… his mind yet.

A. Made B. Gone C. used to D. Found
2. Everyone has to follow this way to get into the fair, ………?
A. do they B. don’t they C. doesn’t she D. doesn’t he
3. We spent half a year _____ this hotel.
A. to build B. Built C. with building D. Building
4. She is bored _____ getting up early.
A. With B. In C. of D. To
5. Would you like me to get you something to drink? - ______
A. That would be nice B. No, I’m sorry C. That’s too bad D. My pleasure
6. English is the _____ language on one- fifth of the land area of the world.
A. Office B. Official C. officer D. Officially
7. It's an hour since he ......... , so he must be at the office now.
A. has left B. Left C. was leaving D. is leaving
8. 14. I usually go to work by bus, but ________ and then I use my motorbike.
A. Again B. Once C. now D. Ever
9. Of my parents, my father is _________________.
A. the stricter B. the strictest C. stricter D. strict
10. "What can I get for you?". ______________ .
A. All right B. I'm afraid not C. I hope so D. Yes, please
11. Bob hasn’t ……… his mind yet.
A. Made B. Gone C. used to D. Found
12. Everyone has to follow this way to get into the fair, ………?
A. do they B. don’t they C. doesn’t she D. doesn’t he
13. We spent half a year _____ this hotel.
A. to build B. Built C. with building D. Building
14. She is bored _____ getting up early.
A. With B. In C. of D. To
15. Would you like me to get you something to drink? - ______
A. That would be nice B. No, I’m sorry C. That’s too bad D. My pleasure
16. English is the _____ language on one- fifth of the land area of the world.
A. Office B. Official C. officer D. Officially
17. It's an hour since he ......... , so he must be at the office now.
A. has left B. Left C. was leaving D. is leaving
18. 14. I usually go to work by bus, but ________ and then I use my motorbike.
A. Again B. Once C. now D. Ever
19. Of my parents, my father is _________________.
A. the stricter B. the strictest C. stricter D. strict
20. "What can I get for you?". ______________ .
A. All right B. I'm afraid not C. I hope so D. Yes, please
II. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.
1. A. Think B. Healthy C. Thus D. ethnic
2. A. discussion B. Revision C. Attention D. admission
3. A. Cease B. Chase C. Increase D. raise
4. A. although B. Enough C. laugh D. cough
5. A. Mute B. Junior C. Music D. humor
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7. A. Send B. Tent C. Rely D. tend
8. A. Lock B. Shock C. Block D. program
9. A. Talked B. Passed C. Dialed D. stopped
10. A. Comb B. Climb C. Dumb D. blond

III. Put the correct verb forms of the verb in brackets.

1. "Do you mind if I sit here?" - "I'd rather you (sit)...................... over there."
2. There (be) ………….. no rain here for 6 months.
3. He spoke to me as if he (be) ………… my father.
4. By the time we (stop) …………, we had driven six hundred miles.
5. The price ( become ) ................... more and more expensive these days.
6. Pupils are made (work)……………… hard at this school.
7. It’s ten years since I last (see) ………… her.
8. Don’t forget (lock) ………… the door before going to bed.
9. The pens ( produce ).............. by Thien Long Company are usually cheap and good.
10. The film (begin) ......................at 7.30 or 8.00?

IV. Fill the blanks with the right form of the CAPITAL words provided in the right column
1. Their children have quite _____________ characters. DIFFERENCE
2. What is the correct ______________of this word? PRONOUNCE
3. He didn’t win the championship, so he felt very _____________ . HOPE
4. She is one of the greatest _______ to appear in this theater. PERFORM
5. My house is on the top of a hill. It’s very ____ there in the fall. WIND
6. It is ___________ to eat too much sugar and fatty food. HEALTH
7. Many rural areas in Viet Nam have been __________ in the last few years. URBAN
8. Bell ______________ demonstrated his invention. SUCCESS
9. Every day, there are two ____ from Da Nang to Ho Chi Minh city. FLY
10. There are a lot of _______________ in the competition. CONTEST

V. Choose the underlined words or phrases that are not corect in standard written English. Find
and correct
1. Lan seemed happily when she received her aunt’s letter.
...........................................................................................................................................................................................
2. My brother didn’t have money enough to buy the dictionary he liked
...........................................................................................................................................................................................
3. We should put the coffee table among the armchair and the couch.
...........................................................................................................................................................................................
4. The driver of the car was serious injured in the accident.
...........................................................................................................................................................................................
5. Everyone was exciting as the prince wanted to choose his wife from the village.
...........................................................................................................................................................................................
6. He gets up early in order reviewing lessons before school.
...........................................................................................................................................................................................
7. All the students are looking forward to spend their free time relaxing in the sun this summer.
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8. I agree that we ought be good students at school and good children at home
...........................................................................................................................................................................................
9. Be careful when you cross a busy street. Look out with cars and trucks.
...........................................................................................................................................................................................
10. Is she accustomed to doing her homework by her?
...........................................................................................................................................................................................
VI. Read the passage and choose the correct answer in A, B, C or D.
Flood in Dorchester
…… (1) ... six o’clock yesterday evening, the River Thames burst its banks and flooded a wide area. By nine
o’clock the floods had reached the town of Dorchester. The main street was soon …… (2)..... 3 feet of
water. Fire engines arrived quickly to pump away the water, but heavy rain made their job very ………
(3) ..... .
Mrs Rose Willow, a ……… (4)......... nearly 80 years old, and living alone in her cottage, was trapped
upstairs ……… (5)........ three hours. Finally, firemen were able to rescue her with ladders and a small ………
(6).......... “My cat, Tibbles, stayed with me all the time”, said Mrs Willow. “She ……… (7)......... me a lot. She
sat with me so I didn’t feel afraid”.
The rain has finally stopped, the river level is falling and the weather forecast is good, ……… (8) ...........the
floods have done a great deal of damage. “Luckily, nobody was …… (9) ......or injured”, Chief Fire Office
Hawkins …… (10) .......reporters, “but it will take a long time to clear up the mess”.
1. A. In B. To C. At D. Until
2. A. Over B. Under C. through D. between
3. A. Easy B. Difficult C. quick D. clear
4. A. Girl B. Man C. lady D. child
5. A. For B. During C. while D. through
6. A. Ship B. Boat C. car D. bicycle
7. A. worried B. Frightened C. bored D. helped
8. A. But B. Also C. therefore D. so
9. A. Burnt B. Cut C. scratched D. drowned
10. A. Said B. Asked C. told D. spoke

VII. Read the text and choose one suitable word to fill in the blank.
Foreign English language teachers for schools inVietnam
has to is teaching cover teacher
more and high decided
Vietnam ...(1)... well on its way to integrate with the world and for that reason emphasis on English
language skills ...(2)... .............................. become very essential.
Recently, the City Department of Education and Training ...(3).. ............................... to recruit foreign native
English speakers to teach in elementary, middle and ...(4)................................. schools in Vietnam.
The policy calls for social contributions to improve English language ...(5)................................. from primary
schools to senior high schools by employing only foreign native English teachers. Each student will chip
in VND120,000 ($5.8) a month to ...(6).. ............................... the $35 an hour salary of the foreign ...
(7)... ...............................
Compared ...(8).. ................................ traditional English teaching methodology, it is better that thousands of
students in the City have a chance of practicing listening ...(9). ................................ speaking skills with native
English speakers, who create a ...(10)...exciting atmosphere in classrooms for students.

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VIII. Rewrite the following sentences using the words provided in such a way that they mean the
same as the original sentences.
1. Couldn’t you find a better hotel?
Is this ………………………………………………………….............................................................................................
2. I haven’t seen that man here before.
This is ……………………………………..........................................................................................................................
3. Old car tires are recycled to make shoes and sandals.
People .............................................................................................................................................................................
4. The coffee is so hot that I can’t drink it.
The coffee is too ..........................................................................................................................................................
5. Somebody repaired his car yesterday.
He had.............................................................................................................................................................................
6. It was thought that the painting had been destroyed.
The painting …………………………………………......................................................................................................
7. Our house is going to be rebuilt by a local firm.
We are …………………………………………..................................................................................................................
8. I can’t buy the tickets. They are too expensive.
The tickets …………………………………......................................................................................................................
9. Peter spent three hours repainting his house.
It ........................................................................................................................................................................................
10. Leave now or you will miss the train.
Unless …………………………………………....................................................................................................................

IX. Use the suggestions to make the meaningful sentences.

1. information / bringing / entertainment / also / is / only / but / TV / not / .
...........................................................................................................................................................................................
2. village / the / definitely / better / Life / the / changing / is / for / in / .
...........................................................................................................................................................................................
3. look for / more money / Farmers / when / family / often / other work / their / need / they / for / .
...........................................................................................................................................................................................
...........................................................................................................................................................................................
4. people / still / a week / work / in / Many / days / the countryside / seven / .
...........................................................................................................................................................................................
5. back / in / months / going / England / They / two / are / .
...........................................................................................................................................................................................

ENGLISH PRACTICE 26
I-Choose the words that has the underline pronounced differently from the others. Identify your
answer by writing the corresponding word or phrase on your answer paper.
1.A. though B. enough C. cough D. rough
2.A. chair B. cheap C. chorus D. child
3.A. missed B. closed C. called D. planned

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4.A. fat B. any C. gas D. hat
5.A physics B. basic C. sailor D. subject
II- Choose one word that has a different stress position from the others. Identify your answer by
writing the corresponding word or phrase on your answer paper.
6.A. scissors B. object C. wardrobe D. transmit
7.A. comfortable B. commercial C. generous D. demonstrate
8.A. experiment B. assistant C. sociable D. equipment
9.A. advice B. beauty C. picture D. postcard
10.A. theater B. career C. cinema D. gallery
III- Choose from the four options given (marked A,B,C or D) one best answer to complete each of the
following sentences. Identify your answer by writing the corresponding word or phrase on your answer
paper.
11. David’s school ………….. is very bad this term.
A. report B. period C. day D. semester
12. People go to a …………….. to look at the famous works of art.
A. stadium B. gallery C. theater D. fair
13. I’d like to go ……………. very much.
A. camp B. to camp C. a camp D. camping
14. Hoa is reading short stories …………. Jack London.
A. of B. from C. by D. with
15. John ………….. Susan to go out with him but her parents didn’t let her out.
A. insisted B. suggested C. invited D. helped
16. This book is ……………. that I try to read it from beginning to end at one time.
A. so interesting B. so interested C. such interesting D. too interesting
17. “Let it be” is a famous song ……………. . It is one of the best works by this band.
A. singing by the Beatles B. was sung by the Beatles
C. sung by the Beatles D. sang by the Beatles
18. He ………… the train ticket at home.
A. took B. put C. brought D. left
19. She was ………….. of watching television.
A. interested B. tired C. tiring D. pleased
20. My mother ………….. me that I should wake up earlier.
A. told to B. said C. was told D. said to
21. Our teacher asked us ……………. in class.
A. not to talk B. to not talk C. no talk D. without talking
22. Peter broke his leg when he fell ………….. his bike.
A. in B. on C. off D. of
23. You should …………… your lesson before the examination.
A. read B. look C. revise D. study
24. Hung is …………… do the crossword puzzles.
A. intelligent enough to B. intelligent enough
C. enough intelligent D. enough intelligent to
25. Her math result is …………….. than her English result.
A. bad B. bader C. worse D. well
26. His father is very proud ……………… him.
A. of B. with C. on D. about
27. Yesterday I came …………. your brother when I was going to school.
A. of B. to C. about D. across
28. Students should work …………. to make their parents happy.
A. hard B. hardly C. in hard way D. more hardly
29. Keep all dangerous things out of children’s …………. .
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A. hands B. place C. reach D. head
30. When I was young, I used ……………. on a farm.
A. to live B. live C. to living D. living
IV- Supply the correct form of the word in Capital letters for each gap in the following sentences. Identify
your answer by writing the corresponding word or phrase on your answer paper.
31. This coffee is too ................... to drink. heat
32. I can’t tell the …………… between the twins. differ
33. A fairy appeared and…………changed Miss Tam’s rags into beautiful clothes. magic
34. He drove ………… and he had an accident. care
35. I feel so ................. that I’m going to bed. sleep
36. Why was his lecture so .................... ?. bore
37. How many ................. are there in a year in Vietnam ?. celebrate
38. ................. have warned the local people of the disaster. science
V- Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each gap. Identify your answer by writing
the corresponding word or phrase on your answer paper.
These days most people, especially young girls, like(39)…….slim. Our grandparent’s tastes were
different(40)……ours but nowadays(41)……seems to enjoy(42)…….fat people. The only thing(43) ……is
wrong with this is what a(44)…….said to me the other days: “I don’t mind (45)……..these foods if they will
help me(46)………weight but why do they taste so awful ?” The reason(47)…….this is that the
manufacturers have to include a lot of vitamins to satisfy the law, so the only sensible advice I could give
my friend was “Eat normal food, but (48)………less.”
39.A. to looked B. to look C. they look D. look
40.A. from B. of C. as D. with
41.A. anymore B. none C. everyone D. no one
42.A. to look at B. looking C. looking at D. to look
43.A. it B. that C. what D. who
44.A.friend of mine B. my friend C. friend of me D. friend of my
45.A. to eat B. eat C. eating D. the eating
46.A. gain B. put on C. loose D. lose
47.A. of B. why C. for D. that
48.A. eat B. to eat C. eating D. be eating
VI- Read the following passage, then answer questions 50-53. After each question there are four
options marked A,B,C or D. Choose the correct answer by writing down its corresponding letter
A,B,C or D on your answer sheet.
It is five o’clock in the evening when Rene Wagner come home from work. She walks into the living room
and looks at her three children. They are 14,13 and 9 years old. They are watching TV. The living room is
a mess. There are dirty socks on the floor and cookies on the sofa. Games and toys are everywhere. Rene
is angry, “This place is a mess” she tells her children, “I can’t work all day and then do housework all
evening. I’m not going to do housework!” Rene doesn’t do housework. She doesn’t clean or wash dishes.
She doesn’t wash clothes, either. Every evening she sits on the sofa and watches TV.
After two weeks, every plate, fork and glass in the house is dirty. All the children’s clothes are
dirty. Every garbage basket is full. The house is a mess.
Then, one day Rene comes home from work and gets a big surprise. The kitchen is clean. The
children clean the kitchen !
The next day, the living room is clean, and the children are washing their clothes. Rene tells the
children “OK, I’ll do the housework again. But you have to help me.”
Now Rene and her three children do the housework together. Then they all sit on the sofa and
watch TV!
49. When Rene came home from work, she found the house ……………. .
A. clean and dirty B. dirty and tidy C. dirty and untidy D. clean but untidy
50. Rene told her children ………………….. .
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A. to do the housework B. she couldn’t do housework
C. not to do housework D. she wouldn’t do housework
51. Two weeks later, the house was ……………… .
A. very clean B. a mess C. tidy D. rather dirty
52. Some days later, the house was clean again because ……………………. .
A. she couldn’t let it that way B. her children did housework.
C. her children didn’t do housework. D. she did housework again.
53. Now Rene does housework again because …………………. .
A. her children help her. B. they can watch TV together.
C. her children wash their clothes. D. her children don’t do it.
VII- Complete the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first one.
54. The movie was very bad. I couldn’t see it.
The movie was not ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
55. “Shut the door but don’t lock it”, he said to us.
He told …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
56. The garage is going to repair our car next week.
We are going ..............................................................................................................................................................................................
57. In spite of his intelligence, he doesn’t do well at school.
Although …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
58. You must see the headmaster.
You’ve ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
59.Remember to check your flight numbers.
Don’t ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................
60.It was such bad news that Helen burst into tears.
The news ......................................................................................................................................................................................................
VIII- Use the suggested words and phrases to make a full sentence.
61. Those buses / not going / airport / neither / taxis.
...........................................................................................................................................................................................
62. You / not / want / sell / house last year ?
...........................................................................................................................................................................................
63. He / stop / smoke / save / money .
...........................................................................................................................................................................................
64. My brother / not drive / carefully / I.
...........................................................................................................................................................................................
65. It / difficult / prevent / people / park here.
...........................................................................................................................................................................................
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 ENGLISH PRACTICE 27
I.Choose the word or phrase which best completes each of the following sentences. Write your
answers in the table below(2pts)
1. Jack is……. His jokes often make his friends laugh a lot.
A. generous B. humorous C.easy-going D. unusual
2. I’m sorry. I’m not………to help you lift the table.
A. enough strong B. too strong C. strong enough D. enough strength.
3. We…….in our present house for 5 years.
A. live B. have lived C. are living D. lived.
4. We used to wash clothes by hand. Now we have a…….
A. washing machine B. dishwasher C. hair dryer D. refrigerator.
5. It took me a long time to get used……… glasses.
A. to wear B. to wearing C. wear D. wore.
6.Last night he didn’t go home……..10 o’clock.
A. until B. at C. after D. in front of
7."Don’t shout", I said to Jim.
A. I told Jim don't shout B. I told to Jim not to shout
C. I told Jim not to shout D. I said to Jim don't shout.
8. Hoa was very surprised when she looked at………………………..in the mirror.
A. she B. hers C. herself D. her
9. She went to market without………. anything.
A. buy B. to buy C. bought D. buying
10. Since we have to be there by 8.30, we………. take a taxi.
A. had better B. may C. ought D. are able to
11. I’ve never seen such an interesting …………..
A. performing B. performer C. performance D. performed
12. It’s at least a month since……………….John.
A. I last seen B. I have last seen C. I last see D. I last saw
13. I like my sister’s house. It is a ………………
A. new beautiful house B. beautiful house new
C. beautiful new house D. new house beautiful
14. Living in the country is not expensive. And it isn’t complex ……………….
A. either B. too C. neither D. so
15. The new shopping mall is quite …………..the present shopping area.
A. different from B. the same C. like to D. similar
16. “What …………………?” – “She is very nice.”
A. did Sandra like B. is Sandra like C. does Sandra like D. was Sandra like
17. Thank you very much .................... the Christmas gift .
A. of B. with C. for D. about
18. ………….. she plays the piano!
A. How well B. How good C. What well D. What good
19. Life here is very …………….
A. peace B. peacefully C. peaceful D. peacefulness

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20. It is raining outside, and Tom brought his umbrella with him …………..he wouldn’t get wet.
A. so as to B. in order C. so that D. in order to

ANSWERS:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20.

II. Use the correct form of the words in brackets to complete sentences (2pts)
1. Bell experimented with ways of transmiting ...........over a long distance. (SPEAK)
2. The tiger wanted to see the farmer's ............. (WISE)
3. The scouts do the ................work (VOLUNTEER)
4. Nowadays, scouting is popular ................ (WORLD)
5. After his parents died, he was sent to an……….….. ( ORPHAN)
6. Huy makes friends very easily because he is very …………….. ( SOCIAL)
7. Cook the meat in the ……………………..for at least 30 minutes. ( STEAM)
8. My friend, Nga plays the piano……………………. ( BEAUTIFUL).
9. “The lost shoe” is one of the …………………. stories I like best. ( TRADITION)
10. Our teacher always………………………. us to work hard. (COURAGE)

ANSWERS:
1………………. 2……………….. 3……………….. 4………………… 5……………….
6………………. 7………………. 8………………. 9………………… 10………………

III. Complete the sentences using the correct form of the verbs in the brackets (2pts)
11. They (watch) their favorite TV programmes at the moment.
12. Mary and John are neighbors. They ( know) each other for a long time.
13. They ( arrive) in New york yesterday?
14. I haven’t met him since he ( move ) to Ho Chi Minh City..
15. My mother is tired enough ( cook) tonight.
16. The teacher asked me ( not make) noise in class.
17. The boys like ( play ) games but hate doing lessons.
18. His doctor advised him ( give) up smoking.
19. Look at those black clouds. It( rain).
20. This is the first time I (be) to Ha Noi.

ANSWERS:
1………………. 2……………….. 3……………….. 4………………… 5……………….
6………………. 7………………. 8………………. 9………………… 10………………

IV. Fill in each numbered blank with a suitable word (2pts)

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 The country is (1).............beautiful than a town and more pleasant to live in. Many people think so,
and go to the country (2) .......... the summer holiday though they can't live (3) ............. all the year round.
Some have cottage built in a village (4) .......... that they can go there whenever they (5) ..........find the time.
English villages are not alike, but (6)............. some ways they are not very different from (7)
...................other. Almost every village (8) ...........a church, the round or square tower of which can (9)
............seen from many miles around. Surrounding the church is the church yard, (10).......... people are
buried.
ANSWERS:
1………………. 2……………….. 3……………….. 4………………… 5……………….
6………………. 7………………. 8………………. 9………………… 10………………

V. The following sentences belong to a passage about Cinderella, but they are not in the correct
order. Put them in their correct order to make a full passage. There are examples for you. Write your
answers in the spaces below. ( 2,0 pts )

A.Once upon a time there was a girl called Cinderella who did all the work in the kitchen while her lazy
sisters did nothing.
B. So she went to the ball in a beautiful dress and a wonderful coach.
C. She danced with the prince but at midnight she ran back home, leaving one of her shoes on the dance
floor.
D. One night her sisters went to a ball at the palace.
E. The prince wanted to see her again and went to every house in the capital until he found that the shoe
was the right size for Cinderella.
F. Cinderella was left at home, very sad. After a time her fairy godmother appeared and told Cinderella
that she could go to the ball - but to return home by midnight.
G. She and the prince were married and lived happily ever after.
ANSWERS:
1….A…… 2. ……….. 3. ……….. 4. ………. 5. ………… 6. ……….. 7. …..G…....

VI. Read the following passage and choose the best answer(2pts)
Every year students in many countries learn Enghlish . Some of these students 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 . But not
many are lucky enough to do that . Most people must work hard to learn another language .
Learning another language ! Learning English ! Why do all these people want to learn English ? It
is difficult to answer that quetion . Many boys and girls learn English at school because it is one of their
subjects . They study their own language , and mathematics .... and English . ( In England , or America , or
Australia , many boys and girls study their own language , which is English and mathematics .... and
another language , perhaps French , or German , or Spainish )
Many adults learn English because it is useful for their work . Teenagers often learn English for
their high 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 ,………

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A. only adults learn English . B. no children like learning English
C. English is only useful to teenagers . D. English is popular in much of the world .
2. Many people learn English by ………
A. watching videos only . B. hearing the language in the office .
C. talking with the film star D. working hard on their lesson.
3. Many boys and girls learn English because ………
A. English can give them a job. B. it's included in their study courses.
C.their parents make them . D.they have to study their own language .
4. In America or Australia many school children study………
A. English as a foreign language .
B. English and Mathematics only .
C. such foreign languages as French , German , and Spanish .
D. their own language and no foreign language .
5. Many adults learn English because………
A. their work is useful . B. they want to go abroad .
C. most of their books are in English D. it helps them in their work .
ANSWERS
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
VII. There are five mistakes in the passage. Find and correct them (1pt)
Everyone know that in studying foreign languages, practice is the key of fluency. All foreign
language learner even the advanced ones need practice. There has a fact that a learner can know a lot of
grammar rules and vocabulary, however, they can’t speaking well yet. So the learners must know how
use what they have learned apart from the ability to explain grammar rules.
ANSWERS
1.  2.  3.  4.  5. 
VIII. Rewrite the sentences so that it has the same meaning as the sentence printed before (4pts)
1. It’s a long time since we became close friends.
We have……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
2. No one is more intelligent than her in our school.
She……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
3. ‘Can I borrow your bike, Nga?’, Nam asked.
 Nam asked Nga ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
4. Lan is 1.60m tall and Hoa is 1.60 tall, too.
 Lan ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….....
5. Apples are usually cheaper than oranges.
 Apples are not…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
6. He’d rather play golf than tennis.
 He prefers………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
7. “You shouldn’t translate each sentence into Vietnamese,” my brother told me
My brother told ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..………....
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8. When did you start playing the piano?
 How long…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………?
9. Your younger brother is too weak to lift that box
Your brother is not……………………………..….…………………………………………………………………………………………
10. Hung is interested in collecting stamps
 Hung’s……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
IX-Choose the words that has the underline pronounced differently from the others. Identify your
answer by writing the corresponding word or phrase on your answer paper.
1.A. though B. enough C. cough D. rough
2.A. chair B. cheap C. chorus D. child
3.A. missed B. closed C. called D. planned
4.A. fat B. any C. gas D. hat
5.A physics B. basic C. sailor D. subject
X. Use the suggested words and phrases to make a full sentence.
1. Those buses / not going / airport / neither / taxis.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
2. You / not / want / sell / house last year ?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
3. He / stop / smoke / save / money .
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. My brother / not drive / carefully / I.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
5. It / difficult / prevent / people / park here.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
6) watching/ the living room/ father/ in/ at the moment/ My/ is/ TV.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
7) interested/ history/ John/ the/ of/ is/ Vietnam/ in.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
8) is/ the/ to/ She/ strong/ suitcase/ not/ lift/ enough
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
9) time/ your/ will/ What/ be/ here/ aunt/ ?
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 ENGLISH PRACTICE 28
I/ LANGUAGE FOCUS AND READING (10 ms)

Part 1: Choose the word or phrase which best completes each of the following sentences.
Write your answers in the table below. There is an example for you (Number 0)(1,0 ms).
0. He is ……………….good teacher.
A. a B.the C.an D.one
1) Bao is the most ........................ He spends his free time doing volunteer work at the local hospital.
A. reserved B. sociable C. different D. humorous
2) Mr. Nam called about his stationery order. He said Mrs. Van could..........................
him at 8 634 082
A. talk B. speak C. reach D. tell
3) Nam...................... here for a week
A. is B. was C. be D. has been
4) Your mother is beautiful. She has ...............................................
A. long straight black hair B. straight long black hair
C. black long straight hair D. hair long straight black
5) They are offering a 10%....................on all computers this month.
A. reward B. discount C. reduce D. cut
Your answers:
0 1 2 3 4 5
A

Part 2: Read the text below and think of the word which best fits space .Use only one word in
each space .The first one has been done for you. Write your answers in the table below. (2,0ms)
I (0)............. several good friends but I suppose that my best (1)............. is Ellen. We have been friends
with each other (2)............. we were very young because she used to live next door to me. We were in the
(3)............. class at school. She has always been much more clever than me at all subjects. I don’t mind
(4).............. she often help me with my homework! Anyway, I have always been better at sport than she is. I
beat her at tennis and she didn’t like that. In fact, she hates (5).................. at anything and gets very
annoyed if she does. That is the only thing that I don’t like about her. Otherwise, she has a great sense of
(6) ................. and she always makes me laugh. We get on very well (7).................. although we have
arguments about silly little things sometimes. Ellen and her family moved to another district last year but
I (8).................. see her a lot. We’re planning to go on a (9)................around Europe next summer. I’m really
looking forward to it because I think we’ll (10)............. a lot of fun and see exciting places.
Your answers:
0 1 2 3 4 5
have

6 7 8 9 10

Part 3.There are 11 mistakes in the following paragraph. Underline the mistake then correct it.
Write your answer in the table below (2,0ms).

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 Do you have (0) some close friends? I think everybody has at least one close friend in his life. And
so do I. I has two close friends: Linh and Chi. We are in the same class at the primary factory and the
secondary school. We are also neighbor so we spend most of their time studying and playing together. Chi
is a beauty girl with big black eyes and an oval rosy face. She is an intelligent student and always studies
the better in my class. She also likes read. Linh isn’t as beautiful as Chi and she has a lovely smile and
looks very healthy. Linh is very sporty. She spends most of her free time playing sports. Linh is a
volleyball star on our school team. She is very sociable and has a good sense of humorous. Her jokes
always make us laugh. I love both of my friends and I always hope our friendly will never die.
Your answers:
0. some 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
any

6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Part 4: Read the following passage carefully then say whether the statements are true (T),
false (F) or no information (N)-Tick (√) the correct column (1,0ms)

Last week I went with my elder brother to visit our National Library. We came there early in the
morning and the library was crowded with school children. It was a Saturday morning. Before our
country became free, it was known as “Raffles Library”. It is said to be one of the modern libraries in Asia.
The library is situated in Stamford Road beside our National Museum. There are hundred
thousands of books in the library including valuable reference books, for university students. Almost all
secondary school students are members of the library and they are allowed to borrow four books at a
time.

STATEMENTS (T) (F) (N)

0) It was in the summer √
1)They went to the library last month
2) There were a lot of school children in the library
3) They came there on Sunday
4) That library used to have another name
5) It is the most well-known library in the world.
6) It is in front of the Nation Museum
7) There are few books in the library
8) Most of the members of the library are secondary school
students
9) They can borrow four books in a school-year.
10) They will come there tomorrow

Part 5: Complete the following passage, using the word given in the box below. There are more
words than blanks (2,0ms)
in are work no days get planted take soon didn’t
as to build schools over lived responsibility
Everyone is interested (0)...in...education all (1).................the world in big countries and in small
ones, in cities as well as in villages. People (2)...................building better (3)...............................
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In one little village in the Philippines there was (4).............. school at all. A typhoon blew down the old
school and many of the homes and a new school. When the storm was over, everyone set to work
(5)..............homes and new schools. They cut bamboo poles to make the walls of the school and used palm
leaves for the roof. To separate the rooms, they built screens of grass and palm leaves fastened to bamboo
frames. On hot (6).................., they pushed all the screens back to let in as much air (7).............. possible. Even
the children helped. They made paths of stone and sand, and (8)...................... flowers along the edges.
(9)....................., they finished a fine new village school. It didn’t (10) ........................any money to build
this fine school, but it took a lot of hard work. No wonder, everyone was proud of it. And all were proving
that everyone was interested in education.
Your answers:
0 1 2 3 4 5
in

6 7 8 9 10

Part 6: Complete the following passage, using the correct form of the verb given in the box
below. (2,0ms)
spend feel catch have make be visit get walk take enjoy

Last week, my friend and I (0)....spent.... a weekend in the countryside. We (1)......................my uncle’s
farm. I had been to the farm several times before, but this was the first time for my friend. Naturally, it
(2)..................... a great event for him. Finally, the days came. It was a fine morning. We (3)...................up very
early because we wanted to leave home after breakfast. We (4)................... the journey by bus. We reached
my uncle’s farm at noon. After lunch we spent many hours (5)..................round the village to see the sights
and working through the wood to look for bird’s nests.
In the next morning, we (6)...................... a big breakfast with plenty of farm products. After
breakfast, my uncle (7)................. us to a small lake not far from home. There we fished and had a nice lunch
with the fish we (8).......................
The weekend was short; however, we (9).................. it very much. The country air was fresh and
pure. We (10).................healthy and strong when we came back to the city for our school work.
Your answers:
0 1 2 3 4 5
spent

6 7 8 9 10

II/ WRITING :(8,0 ms)

Part 1) complete the following sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets
(2.0ms)
1) British people (drink)....................................... more and more wine, apparently
2) Lisa (not go).....................................to work yesterday. She wasn’t feeling well.

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3) That bag looks heavy. I (help).................................you with it.
4) We (not see)....................................Tom since we left school.
5) Ask him (come)..........................in. Don’t keep him (stand)...................... at the door
6) We (have)........................ a party next Sunday. Would you like (come)....................?
7) ..............you (be)............... away? Yes I (go).....................to the country last Sunday
8) If you arrive after 4pm, the bank (be)...........................closed.
9) Hoa (study)................................English since 2007
10) Bao suggested (meet).................................. at the cafe corner.

Part 2: Rewrite the sentences without changing the meaning, beginning with the word(s)
provided. The (0) is an example for you. (2,5ms)
0. He is taller than her
She……………….………as……………She is not as tall as him.
1) Ba isn’t old enough to ride his bike to school.
-->Ba is..............................................................................................................................
2) Where does she live?
-->What.......................................................................................................................?
3) Can you help me, please?
-->Could you...............................................................................................................?
4) “Can you turn down the radio?” Miss Jackson said to Mary.
-->Miss Jackson asked......................................................................................................
5) Their mother said to them, “Don’t make so much noise”
-->Their mother asked.......................................................................................................
6) A bike is cheaper than a motorbike.
-->A motorbike ................................................................................................................
7) No one helped Ba draw that picture.
-->Ba drew........................................................................................................................
8) We have been here since last week.
-->We came.......................................................................................................................
9) It’s one year since I last saw him
-->I haven’t........................................................................................................................
10) Hoa went to school late this morning because of watching TV late last night.
-->.............................................................because ...........................................................

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 Part 3: Put the words in their correct order to make complete sentences. Beginning with the
underline words. There is an example for you (Number 0)(1,25ms)
0. teacher/ He / a / is.
He is a teacher.
1) community meeting/ They/ organized/ the situation/ discuss/ have/ in order to/ the situation.
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
2) he/ loves/ but/ Ba/ like/ playing/ doesn’t/ glasses/ video games/ gathering.
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
3) close friends/ the same/ Do/ characters/ and/ have/ you/ or/ different/ your. ?
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
4) cook/ you’ll/ yourself/ I’m/ have/ but/ dinner/ to/ sorry.
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
5) example sentences/ the words/ They/ remember/ one or two/ the right way/ each new word/ write/
how to use/ with/ in order to/ in.
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
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 ENGLISH PRACTICE 29
I. Which word is differently pronounced ? Circle the letter A, B, C or D ( 1 point ) :

1. A. business B. send C. noisy D. workers

2. A. hour B. horn C. high D. home
3 A. finished B. stopped C. pronounced D. closed
4. A. few B. threw C. knew D. new
5. A. corn B. carriage C. city D. car
6. A. wear B. where C. hair D. here
7. A. both B. dozen C. close D. so
8. A. shoot B. food C. poor D. mood
9. A. laughter B. caught C. taught D. daughter
10. A. the B. them C. they D. three

II. Choose the best by circling the corresponding letter A or B, C, D ( 2.5 points ) :
1. I sometimes stay .................. bed until lunchtime.
A. in B. on C. at D. by

2. He has gone abroad. He will return ....................

A. for two years B. in two years
C. for two years ago D. in next two years
3. Please .................. the radio, it’s too noisy.
A. slow down B. turn down C. put down D. let down
4. .................. to swim across a flooded river.
A. Dangerous C. Very dangerous is
B. There has danger D. It’s dangerous
5. Every car ........ a number at the back and front.
A. is having B. have C. has D. are having
6. The singers were at the microphone at the time of the broadcast. ....................... .
A. It was a successful broadcast C. It was a charity broadcast
B. It was an education broadcast D. It was a live broadcast
7. Good morning Susan. This is my sister, Emily. ................................... .
A. What do you do? B. How do you do?
C. What do you like? D. Don't I meet you?
8. ........................... , Sir? - Fruit salad, please.
A. What would you like for dessert B. What dessert you would like
C. How would you like for dessert D. How dessert would like
9. Could you tell me.................. to get to the bank?
A. where B. what C. how D. place
10.You did very..................in your study.
A. good B. excellent C. bad D. well
11. Wait a minute I want to .................. a picture of you and the baby.
A. take B. give C. make D. do
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12. Airmail is much ................... than surface mail.
A. expensive B. very expensive C. more expensive D. most expensive
13. No one can make me ......... my mind ?
A. change B. changing C. to change D. changed
14. What are you cooking in that saucepan ? It ............. good ?
A. makes B. feels C. smells D. tastes
15. This is my book and ......................... .
A. that are yours B. those are your
C. that are your D. those are yours
16. Lan's got dark hair, but ..................... is fair.
A. his brother's hair B. his brother hairs
C. his brother hair D. his brother hair's
17. What's your birthday, Ann ? - It's ........................ .
A. on the thirty-one of July B. on the thirty-first of July
C. on July the thirty-one D. in July the thirty-first
18. Tommy is a better swimmer than Tony.
A. No one can swim as well as Tommy and Tony.
B. Tommy is the best swimmer of all, apart from Tony.
C. Tony can’t swim so well as Tommy.
D, Tony can’t be better than Tommy.
19. Christine finds it easy to make friends.
A. It is easy to make friends to Christine
B. Christine has no difficulty making friends.
C. Christine has a lot of friends.
D. Christine is fond of making friends.
20. She started learning English 3 years ago.
A. She started learning English 3 years.
B. She has learnt English for 3 years.
C. She started learning English since 3 years.
D. She learnt English since 3 years.
21. Walking a mile a day is good exercise.
A. It is good exercise for walking a mile a day.
B. It is good exercise walking a mile a day.
C. It is good exercise to walk a mile a day.
D. It is good exercise to walking a mile a day.
22. We / collect stamps.
A. We likes collecting stamps C. We like to colleting stamps
B. We likes stamps collect D. We enjoy collecting stamps.
23. What time / you / work ?
A. What time you work ? C. What time do you start work ?
B. What time do you go work ? D. What time do you go to work ?
24. I / ski / the winter / sometimes.
A. I ski the winter sometimes. C. I sometimes go skiing in the winter.
B. I ski on winter sometimes. D. I sometimes go to ski in winter.

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25. He / weak / that job.
A. He is too weak to do that job. C. He doesn't week to do that job.
B. He is weak doing that job. D. He does that job weak.
III. Give the correct tense or form of the verb in brackets ( 1 point ) :
1. He couldn't make his motor bike (start ) ........ this morning.
2. I dislike (listen ) ......... to music while (do) .......... my homework.
3. These tigers used (keep) .......... in iron cages .
4. What you (do) ........ when I (phone) ......... you last night ?
5. When we entered his room, we (see) .......... him (sleep) ............... in an armchair.
6. She said that her mother (not be) ...... very well, so she (can not) ......... go to the party.
Answers : 1/ ........................... 2/ ........................... ; ................................ 3/ ...........................
4/ ........................... ; ............................... 5/ ............................. ; ..................................
6/ ............................. ; ...................................

IV. Identify the underlined word or phrase that must be changed to make the sentence correct by
circling the letter A or B, C, D ( 1 point ) :
1. The new model costs twice more than last year’s model.
A B C D
2. Her husband hasn't done anything at home for year.
A B C D
3. It's not good for healthy to smoke and to drink wine.
A B C D
4. After said good bye to my parents, I went to school with my sister.
A B C D
5. Sorry. I'm very tired that I can't stay any longer .
A B C D
6. I used to getting up late when I was small.
A B C D
7. At first I found it strangely to drive on the left side of the road.
A B C D
8. I will intend to go back home when I finish my education.
A B C D
9. The phone rung while I was washing the dishes.
A B C D
10. Henry's friends told themselves to put his coat on the rack in their hall.
A B C D
V. Read the passage carefully . Then do the exercises below: ( 1.5 points ) :
Why do people in many countries learn English ?
It is not difficult to answer this question. Students learn English at school because it is one
of their subjects. Many adults learn English because it is useful for their work. Teenagers learn it 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 and magazines in English.
1. The following statements are true ( T ) or false ( F ). Put T or F at the end of
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 a/ English is learnt by people in many countries. ......
b/ Students learn English because their parents make them. ......
c/ Teenagers learn English because they want to go abroad. ......
d/ Many adults learn English because it helps them in their work. .....
e/ Books are always in English at the college or university. …..
2. Answer these questions:
a. Why do students learn English at school ?
............................................................................................................................................
b. What do you often do to improve your English ?
............................................................................................................................................
VI. Use the correct form of the word given in capitals at the end of each sentence (1p):
1. Paris is ____ for the Eiffel Tower. ( fame ) ..................
2. I think these thick clothes are very _____ for cold weather. ( suit ) ..................
3. It's ______ in England to eat turkey on Christmas Day. ( tradition ) ..................
4. On Christmas Day, I often send my close friends ___ cards. ( greet ) ..................
5. Tam Dao is a wonderful _____ resort in Vietnam. ( mountain ) ..................
6. How ______ of you to break that cup ! ( care ) ..................
7. We hate him because of his ____ to the children. ( Kind ) ..................
8. The boy ate two of the cakes _____ . ( hungry ) ..................
9. I had my bike ____ yesterday. ( repair ) ..................
10. Women nowadays have more ____ to participate in social activities. ( free ) ..................

VII. Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning to the first . Use the word in
brackets ( 2 points ) :
1. Your shoes are as big as mine. ( size )
.............................................................................................................................
2. If you run a lot, you’ll be fitter. ( The )
.............................................................................................................................
3. Could you tell me the way to the nearest Post office, please ? ( mind )
.............................................................................................................................. ?
4. She is too young to do that work. ( enough )
..............................................................................................................................
5. Who wrote that poem ? ( by )
..............................................................................................................................
6. Martin said to Susan : " Can you work on Saturday ? " ( could )
..............................................................................................................................
7. When I was young , I regularly walked to school . ( used )
..............................................................................................................................
8. I’m very sorry I don’t remember your birthday. ( wish )
..............................................................................................................................
9. Yesterday’s work was easier than today’s . ( difficult )
...............................................................................................................................
10. Hoa said " Would you like to join me for dinner, Mai ? " ( invited )
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 ENGLISH PRACTICE 30
I. Choose one word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others by circling
the corresponding letter A, B, C, or D.(1m)
1. A. claim B. wait C. said D. paid
2. A. watch B. bath C. want D. wash
3. A. sure B. mixture C. injure D. pleasure
4. A. few B. new C. threw D. knew
5. A. clothes B. matches C. colleges D. churches
6. A. watched B. naked C. liked D. looked
7. A. sunbathe B. father C. theater D. weather
8. A. pour B. four C. flour D. resource
9. A. clear B. wear C. bear D. ware
10. A. sixty B. my C. sky D. fly
II. Use the correct form of the verbs in parentheses to complete the sentences( 1m)
1. While I (watch) 1……………………………………… a good film on TV, the mailman
(come) 2………………..……….. and (give) 3…………………………. …..me a letter.
2. I ( know) 4………………………………………… her for six years, when I met her, she
(work) 5………………………………………… for a foreign company.
3. Please stop laughing. I hate (laugh) 6…………………………. .……..…..…at by others.
4. It ( not rain) 7…………………………………………………………much in the winter .
5. They’d rather you ( not come)………………………………………..to the party too late.
6. You always (watch) 9……………………………………...…. television. You should do
something more active.
7. This building ( build) 10………..……………………………… ……over 100 years ago.
III. Choose the word or phrase that best completes each sentence. (1,5ms )
1. Helen is my aunt’s daughter so she is my……………….…………..
a. sister b. cousin c. niece d. friend
2. His………………..always makes people laugh.
a. quiet character b. sense of humor c. smiles d. humorous
3. The window ………………………. last night has been repaired.
a. break b. breaked c. broken d. breaking
4. This is a contest in which people have to arrange flowers so it’s a………………..contest.
a. flower- arranging b. flowers- arranging c. arranging- flower d. flower- arrange
5. Children who don’t have parents often live in a(n)………………………….………….
a. hotel b. house c. orphanage d. hostel
6. It took him ages to ………………… living in the new town.
a. get use to b. be used to c. will used to d. will use to
7. My parents make me…………………………..for my exam .
a. to study b. study c. studying d. studied
8. I would rather you ……………….me the story.
a. tell b. told c. to tell d. telling
9. “ War and Peace” …………………… the longest book I have ever read.
a. are b. was c. were d. is
10. As she was running, suddenly she stumbled ………………….a rock and fell………….
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 a. at/ off b. in/ out c. over/ down d. of/ down
11. That’s a …………………. building.
a. five- floor b. five- floors c. five- floor’s d. five- floors’
12. She helped me ………………. the house.
a. to clean b. cleaning c. clean d. both a and c
13. ………………….is a book in which you can look up telephone number.
a. Mobile phone b. Public telephone c. Telephone directory d. Answering machine
14. ………………is a large piece of furniture where you can hang your clothes.
a. Wardrobe b. Refrigerator c. Desk d. Counter.
15. Jane really enjoys ...................................................... to dinner parties.
a. inviting b. being inviting c. being invited d. be invited
IV. Choose the words or phrases that are not correct in standard English.( 1m)
1. When he came, I watched a football match on TV.
A B C D
2. When Andrew saw the question, he was knowing the answer immediately.
A B C D
3. Mai has stayed on her uncle's farm for last week.
A B C D
4. I'm looking forward to hear from you .
A B C D
5. They asked me don’t talk during the discussion.
A B C D
6. Would you mind if I ask you a private question?
A B C D
7. They happily looked at their children to play in the yard.
A B C D
8. This is the first time I visited a famous place in Hanoi.
A B C D
9. Our teacher told to us to spend more time at home practicing our pronunciation.
A B C D
10. You shouldn’t let your children playing with matches.
A B C D
V. Give the correct form of the words in parentheses ( 1m)
1. Life is more . . . . . . . ………………………..………… ………… . . now. (comfort)
2. There are many cultural………………..…..between his country and mine. (differ)
3. It is . . . . ………………. . . …………………… to eat much sugar and fat. (health)
4. These medicines can work well with your . . . …………….………... . . . . . (ill)
5. There was no . . . . . ……………….. . for his absence from class yesterday. (explain)
6. Is he sleeping ? - No, he is still……………………………………………. (wake)
7. Every week, there are two………………from Ha Noi to Ho Chi Minh city. (fly)
8. They had an . . . ……………………………………..... Christmas vacation. (enjoy)
9. He is a well- known ………………………………………………………. (photograph)
10. The …………………………...……..she gave last night was marvelous. (perform)
VI. Rewrite the following sentences without changing the meaning. (2ms)

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1. They have planted a lot of green trees this year
A lot of green trees………………………………………………………………………...
2. '' I don't behave very well in front of a crowd, '' said Peter.
Peter said that……..………………………………………………………………………
3. The town was farther than we thought.
The town wasn’t as………………………………………………………………………..
4. We spend five hours studying English everyday.
It…………………………………………………………………………………………..
5. “You had better not eat much sugar.”
She advised me…………………………………………………………………………….
6 . “ Can you wait for me outside the movie theatre ?”
He asked his friend………………………………………………………………………..
7. “ Don’t be silly.” He said to the boy.
He ………………………………………………………..………………………………..
8. We can’t drink the water because it’s too hot.
The water isn’t…………………………………………………………………………….
9. It has been raining for five hours.
It started…………………………………………………………………………………...
10. To help mom at home is a good activity.
It is…………………………..……………………………………………………………
VII. Write a thank- you letter using the words given (1m)
Dear Nhung,
1. Thank you/ much/ the flowers/ you/ send/ while/ I/ be/ hospital.
………………………………………………………………………………………………..
………………………………………………………………………………………………..
2. They/beautiful/ and/ they/ really/ help/ cheer / me/ up.
…………………………………………………………………………..……………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………..
3. I/ come out/ hospital/ last Thursday morning.
………………………………………………………………………………………………..
………………………………………………………………………………………………..
4. You/ come over/ place/ weekend/ because/ I/ very/ bored/ now?
……………………………………………………………………………………..…………
………………………………………………………………………………………………..
5. I/ look forward/see/soon.
……………………………………………………………………………………….……….
Love,
Thao

VIII. Read the passages

A. Fill in each blank with a suitable word ( 1ms)
How Nam has improved his English.
In the first year of lower secondary 1……………………., I had some difficulties in learning English. My
English pronunciation 2………………………. really bad and my English grammar was worse. I did not

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3………………………..how to improve them. I didn’t want my father 4………………………… mother to know
about this. One afternoon after the lesson, my teacher 5………………….......................... English told me to wait
6…………………………… her outside the classroom. She took 7………………………… to the school library and
showed me tapes of pronunciation drills kept in a glass bookcase. She also told me how to use an English-
English dictionary to 8……………………………. my English grammar. “Now I think you know what you should
do” she said. I made much progress and only one year later, I won the first 9…………………… in the English
Speaking Contest 10……………………for secondary school students in my hometown.

1…………….. 2……………….3………………….4…………………5…………………...
6……………...7……………….8………………….9………………….10…………………

B. Read the passage and choose the best answers A, B, C or D. ( 0.5 ms)
1. What difficulties did Nam have in learning English in the first year?
A. The pronunciation
B. The grammar
C. Both pronunciation and grammar
D. The way of improving his pronunciation
2. Who wanted to meet him one afternoon after the lesson?
A. His teacher
B. One of his friends
C. His father
D. His mother
3. Where did Nam and his teacher go after that?
A. to the town library
B. to the school library
C. to the teachers’ room
D. to his house
4. What did the teacher show him then?
A. A glass bookcase
B. An English-English dictionary
C. An English Grammar book
D. Cassettes of pronunciation drills
5. What did he win in the English Speaking Contest one year later?
A. The first prize
B. The second prize
C. The third prize
D. The fourth prize
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 ENGLISH PRACTICE 31
A. PHONETICS.
I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the other three in the following
questions
1. A treat B. heat C. sweater D. beat
2. A compose B. complete C. company D. complain
3. A collect B. subject C. reject D. lecture
4. A sugar B. sterile C. strain D. serve
5. A baths B. bath C. bathe D. breathe

II. Choose the word whose stress is different from the other three in the following questions
6. A complain B. fortune C. honest D. party
7. A gravity B. harmony C. redundant D. wonderful
8. A communicate B. accuracy C. formation D. competitor
9. A magniíìcent B. diffìcult C. sparkling D. hospital
10. A itinerary B. comíortable C. emergency D. experiment

B. GRAMMAR - VOCABULARY - LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS.

I. Choose the best fit to fill in the blank
31. I saw a thief take Bill’s wallet, so I ran.......him, but I didn’t catch him.
A. into B. over C. after D. near
32. I called on her yesterday: she......... a meal at the time.
A. cooked B. has cooked C. was cooking D. cook
33. My grandfather is.....to walk without a stick.
A. enough old B. old enough C. too old D. many ages
34. You will become ill.....you stop working so hard.
A. until B. when C. if D. unless
35. Everyone .....Tom was invited to the party.
A. but B. as C. from D. for
36. Those shoes look very tight. Do they really.....you?
A. match B. fit C. suit D. measure
37. I don’t know..... to pronounce this word.
A. what B. why C. when D. how
38. My sister is busy.....an exercise of English.
A. in doing B. to do C. at doing D. doing
39. Each of them ......answers very well.
A. know his B. know their C. knows D. knows their
40. He has worked.....the manager in that company for nearly 15 years.
A. like B. as C. the same D. different
41. Mary as well as David and Jane ...... ready for the exam tomorrow.
A. is B. will C. are D. being
42. There is a(n)...... to every rule.
A. minus B. exception C. abstract D. subtract
43. You should have your car.........two days beíore you have a long trip.
A. to check B. checking C. checked D. check
44. Mummy, we only have.....rice for dinner tonight. You have to buy a few more kilos.
A. a little B. a lot C. few D. a few
45. They apologized.....late.
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II. Write the correct form of CAPITAL word to fill in the blank
46. Bell experimented with ways of transmitting..................over a long distance. SPEAK
47. It is ........................... to eat too much sugar and fat. HEALTH
48. After having taken an aspirin, her headache........................ APPEAR
49. Our main............................... to export are rice, coffee and rubber. PRODUCE
50. This form must have the............................. of the writer. SIGN

III. Find the mistake and correct it

51. It took us quite a long time to qet here. It was a three-hours journey.
52. Although I am not interested in English but I try my best to get good marks.
53. The more I got to know Tom, the fewer I liked hịm.
54. I can’t invite you to dinner as I have my house painted at the moment.
55. The company has so little money that it can’t hardly operate anymore.

IV. Choose the best form of verb in the bracket to fill in the blank
56. My children enjoy...................... (allow) to stay up late when there is something special on TV.
57. The nicest vase...............(break) while it was being moved to another room.
58. The television.................................(repair). It's working now.
59. The student (punish)................................yesterday is Tim’s brother.
60. How many lessons...............you (miss)..........................this year ?
C. READING.
I. Read the passage and choose the best fit to fill in the blank
People in many countries grow fresh water fish from eggs. They move the small fish into lakes and rivers. The
fish live and (61).... there. People go (62)....... in these lakes and rivers. They enjoy catching fish because fish is
also good food. Now the Japanese grow salt waterfish. Most of them are yellow tail fìsh. Workers grow the fish
from eggs. Every time they feed the fish, they play (63)...... of piano music. The fish (64)....... that piano music
means food. When the fish are small, the Japanese put them into the ocean near the land. The fish find some of
their (65)....... food. Workers also feed them. They play the same piano music. The fish (66)....... know the
music. They swim towards it and (67)....... the food. In (68)....... months the fish become large. The Japanese
play the same music. The fish swim towards it and the workers (69)...... them. The Japanese get about 15
percent of their seafood (70)...... farms in the ocean.
Trả lời
61. A. breed B. born C. grow D. develop
62. A. enjoying B. fishing C. shopping D. catching
63. A. songs B. films C. tapes D. lot
64. A. think B. recognize C. realize D. learn
65. A. own B. owner C. self D. selves
66. A. recently B. mostly C. nearly D. already
67. A. see B. find C. bite D. hold
68. A. some B. a few C. couple D. many
69. A. grasp B. catch C. seize D. hold
70. A. on B. of c. from D. in

II. Write the correct preposition to fill in the blank

In Canada and the United States,..... (71) of the most popular days in the year is Halloween. Halloween is on
October 31st. It’s a day..... (72) some people dress up in strange or unusual costumes. For example, they may
dress up to look..... (73) an animal, a person form, a book or movie, or a famous person from history. In some
places, children go to school in..... (74) costumes. After dark, many young children...... (75) on their costumes
and visit their neighbors. They knock on the ..... (76) and shout “Trick or treat!” Then the neighbours ..... (77)
them some candy, and the children go on to the...... (78) house. Adults also enjoy dressing up for Halloween. .....
(79) are usually Halloween parties in the evening and usually there is a prize for the best or ..... (80) unusual
costume.
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D. WRITING.
I. Rewrite the sentence without changing the meaning
81. What is your date of birth?
When........................................................
82. I am not as good at Maths as my brother is.
My brother is.............................................
83. She is usually a hard worker.
She ......................................
84. Who was the inventor of this machine?
Who..............................................
85. We like reading books better than seeing movies.
We..........................................................
86. What interesting movies!
How...........................
87. You should not watch TV too late.
You’d ......................................
88. How heavy were you last year?
How....................................
89. We didn’t enjoy the trip because of the heavy rain.
The heavy rain stopped....................................
90. A train leaves at eight o’clock every morning.
There is ..................................................

II. Rewrite the sentence, using given words

91. One/ disadvantages / living in the countryside / lack / public transport.

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92. I / always / keep / window / open / order / let / fresh air / in.
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93. How long / you / leam English?
..............................................................................................
94. Homework / must / be / hand / before / end / the week.
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95. These exercises / too difficult / students / do / without / mistakes.
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96. One / my classmates / always / play / computer games.
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97. Our accommodation / include / ticket price.
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98. Some / the goods /at the new stores / will be / same / ones / at the small shop.
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99. People / throw / away / billions / cans / every year.
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100. The tiger / ask / the farmer / why / strong buffalo / his servant and / he / master.
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SECTION A – PHONETICS
I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
1. A. goal B. August C. language D. dog
2. A. laugh B. plough C. cough D. rough
3. A. most B. post C. over D. promise
4. A. want B. what C. warn D. watch
5. A. asked B. studied C. designed D. moved

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

II. Find the word whose syllable is stresses differently from that of the others.
6. A. national B. tropical C. tradition D. cinema
7. A. repair B. teacher C. happen D. husband
8. A. ocean B. champion C. animal D. destroy
9. A. forest B. because C. effort D. colorful
10. A. comfortable B. difficult C. history D. computer

6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

SECTION B – VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR

I. Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D to complete the following sentences.
11. When was your school ____________? – 100 years ago.
A. found B. founded C. discovered D. born
12. When he arrived, everyone ____________.
A. has left B. left C. had left D. leave
13. In some vocational schools, the training quality is worse than ___________ used to be.
A. it B. they C. them D. that
14. Hurry up! They’ve only got _______ seats left.
A. a little                     B.  plenty of C.  a lot of                    D. a few   
15. He likes to take ___________ in sport, not only to watch it.
A. practice B. place C.  part D. exercise
16. I'd rather you ___________ anyone what I said.
A. don't tell       B. won't tell                  C. didn't tell                 D. not to tell
17. We were so late that we ______ had time to catch the train.
A. nearly B. hardly C. almost D. simply
18. There is always _______ traffic in the city centre at rush hour.
A. heavy B. full C. strong D. many
19. Both she and her husband are _______ work.
A. out of B. for C. on D. in
20. Tom is having someone _______ the newspaper to her.
A. who brings B. to bring C. bringing D. bring
21. They were just _______ us about Anna's new friend.
A. talking B. saying C. speaking D. telling
22. He was unwilling to explain the reason _______ his absence.
A. for B. why C. of D. that
23. Never ______ off until tomorrow what you can do today.
A. set B. put C. do D. turn
24. The stolen jewels were ____________ a lot of money.
A. valued B. cost C. priced D. worth
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A. to B. for C. at D. in
11. 12. 13. 14. 15.
16. 17. 18. 19. 20.
21. 22. 23. 24. 25.

II. There is ONE mistake in each of the following sentences. Find and correct them.
26. The sick needs to be looked after. So money must be spent on hospitals.
27. The accident looked seriously at first but nobody was injured.
28. All the students are looking forward to spending their free time to enjoy their Tet holiday.
29. My family lived in Hue since 1990 to 1996, but we are now living in Sai Gon.
30. Her well-known film, that won several awards, was about the life of Lenin.

Mistake Correction Mistake Correction

26 29
27 30
28

III. Supply the correct forms of the words in brackets.

31. He is engrossed in doing (science) …………….. research.
32. Oil spills are a great (threaten) …………………………… to the undersea world.
33. He wants (width) ……………… his knowledge of the subject.
34. The giant panda is a(n) (danger)) ……………..species.
35. You may be surprised at the large (varied) ……………..of animals in national parks.
31. 34.
32. 35.
33.

SECTION C – READING
I. Read the following passage, and then choose the best answer from A, B, C or D.
POPPY DAY
Poppy Day, 11 November, is the day when people in Britain remember the soldiers that died in the First
World War (1914 – 1918), the Second World War (1939 – 1945) and all other wars since. The first Poppy
Day was in 1921. The First World War had ended three years earlier, but it was still very difficult, even
impossible, for ex-soldiers in Britain to find employment. So some of them started making and selling red
paper poppies. They gave the money that they raised to ex-soldiers who were disabled or unemployed,
and to the families of soldiers who had died. The choice of flower was significant. During the war, the
soldiers had noticed poppies growing every year on the battlefields in Belgium and the north of France. A
well – known poem from that time, written by a Canadian soldier, begin with the lines:
In Flanders* fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place*; …
In the days leading up to Poppy Day, about 32 million people in Britain buy and wear small poppies. Some
people choose to wear white poppies because they think that white symbolizes peace. Then, at 11 a.m. on
11 November (at the moment when the First World War ended) there’s a two – minute silence. Many
people stop and think quietly about the soldiers who died. There are ceremonies at war memorials in
towns and villages all over the country. The most important ceremony is in London, when the Queen and
the Prime Minister lay wreaths of poppies at the Cenotaph, a monument to soldiers who died in battle.

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36. On 11 November people remember _________________________________.
A. soldiers who have died since 1921
B. soldiers who have died
C. soldiers who died in the two world wars
D. soldiers who have died in wars since 1914
37. Why did ex – soldiers start making poppies?
A. Because they couldn’t find a job.
B. Because they were disabled.
C. Because they didn’t have families.
D. Because they were employed.
38. They chose to make poppies because ____________________________.
A. they had seen poppies growing on the battlefields.
B. a Canadian soldier had written a poem about poppies.
C. poppies are popular in Belgium and the north of France.
D. poppies symbolize peace
39. On Poppy Day ___________________________
A. 32 million people sell poppies.
B. people buy or wear 32 million white poppies.
C. people wear red or white poppies.
D. people choose only white poppies to wear.
40. During the two – minute silence, people _____________________________.
A. walk to a ceremony in their town or village
B. stop and think about soldiers who have died.
C. think about ceremonies at war memorials all over the country.
D. think about the moment the First World War ended.

36. 37. 38. 39. 40.

II. Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D to fill in the gaps in the following passage.
HOW THE POP SONG OF TOMORROW ARE CHOSEN
Teenagers in America buy millions of records every year so it is (41) _______ surprising that manufacturers
find it (42) __________ to try out the recordings they have made in front of live audiences before (43)
_________ the records on the market. The (44) _________ way of doing this is the one employed in Hollywood,
where hundreds of (45) _________ are invited to listen to test records and given dials that measure their
response to them electrically. Everyone who goes to the sessions enjoys them, (46) ________ they are not
paid for their help. They think they are being given an opportunity to (47) _________ the manufacturers
what they like. They say that there (48) __________ be more sessions like this. It there (49) ________ , the song
that are published would be better and they (50) ________ hear so much rubbish on the radio.
41. A. almost B. hardly C. even D. nearly
42. A. being useful B. to be useful C. useful D. that it is useful
43. A. put B. they are putting C. to put D. putting
44. A. most effective B. more effective C. effectiveness D. effected
45. A. youngs B. young people C. the youth D. the youths
46. A. although B. in spite of C. however D. nevertheless
47. A. explain B. inform C. tell D. say
48. A. would B. should C. shall D. ought
49. A. are B. were C. was D. had
50. A. shouldn’t B. mustn’t C. ought not to D. wouldn’t have to
41. 42. 43. 44. 45.
46. 47. 48. 49. 50.
III. Fill in each numbered gap with ONE suitable word.
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 Today in China (51) ……….……large scale destruction of forests has occurred, the government has
required that every citizen (52) ………….. the age of 11 and 60 plant three to five trees (53) ……………. year
or do the equivalent amount of work in other forest services. The government claims that at (54) ………….
1000 million (55) …………. have been planted in China every year (56) ………….. 1982. In Western
countries, increasing consumer demand for wood products that have been produced cause forest land-
owners and forest industries to become increasingly accountable for their forest management and
timber harvesting practices.
The Arbor Day Foundation’s Rain Forest Rescue programme is a charity that helps to (57) …………
deforestation. The charity uses money to buy up (58) ………… preserve rainforest land before the lumber
companies (59) ……….. buy it. The Arbor Day Foundation then (60) …………. the land from deforestation
51. 52. 53. 54. 55.
56. 57. 58. 59. 60.

SECTION D – WRITING
I. Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first one.

61. Andrew went to the supermarket despite the heavy rain

→ Although .........................................................................................................................................
62. I love the countryside. That is why I want to go and live there.
→ I love the countryside, ............................................................................................................................
63. He was sorry he hadn’t said goodbye to her at the airport.
→ He regretted.................................................................................................................................
64. That is the best meal I have ever eaten.
→ I have never...........................................................................................................................................
65. If it hadn’t been for this treatment, the patient would have died
→ Without ……………...............................................................................................................................
II. Use the word given in brackets and make any necessary additions to write a new sentence in such
a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence. Do NOT change the form of
these words.
66. He forgot about the gun until he got home. (did)
→ Not until ................................................................................................................................................
67. Organized activities don’t interest Eva very much. ( interested)
→ Eva ................................................................................................................................................
68. If you run everyday, your breathing improves quickly. (running )
→ Daily ................................................................................................................................................
69. Do you like meat more than fish? (prefer)
→ Do................................................................................................................................................
70. The boy is talking to the girl with long hair. (whom)
→ The ................................................................................................................................................
III. Write a composition about 150 – 200 words on the following topic:

WHO IS THE MOST IMPORTANT TO YOU? WHY?

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PART TWO: PHONETICS (2pts)
I. Choose one word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others by circling A,
B, C or D. (1 pt)
1. A. switch B. stomach C. match D. catch
2. A. laughs B. cars C. stops D. works
3. A. watched B. reduced C. coughed D. raised
4. A. three B. through C. without D. thank
5. A. angle B. face C. page D. angel
II. Choose one word whose stress pattern is different from the others by circling A, B, C or D. (1 pt)
1 A. directory B. telephone C.invention D. experiment
2. A. furniture B. university C. patient D. hospital
3. A. sociable B. humorous C. generous D. reserved
4. A. delivery B. equipment C. electricity D. experiment
5. A. enroll B. summer C. hobby D. favor

PART THREE: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR. (6pts)

I. Choose the best answer to complete the sentences by circling A, B, C or D. (2 pts)
1. Are there enough apples for us to have one ________?
A. every B. each C. self D. individually
2. Don’t forget to ________ the alarm clock for 6 o’clock tomorrow morning.
A. put B. ring C. set D. wind
3. My alarm clock usually goes ________ at 5 am.
A. on B. off C. up D. down
4. ________ John nor his friends are going to the beach now.
A. Either B. Neither C. No D. So
5. The name of the book was on the ________ of my tongue but I just couldn’t think of it.
A. point B. tip C. top D. end
6. Not only ________ but she is also intelligent.
A. beautiful she is C. is she beautiful
B. She is beautiful D. beautiful she is
7. A number of sheep ________ eating grass now.
A. are B. is C. was D. were
8. These snakes will not cause you any serious harm even if they bite you. They are ________.
A. poisonous B. cruel C. harmful D. harmless
9. I am grateful ________ you for your help.
A. to B. at C. with D. for
10. Hoa is reading short stories ________ Jack London.
A. of B. from C. by D. with
II. Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition. (1 pt)
1. I write letters _____________ my right hand.
2. He congratulated me _____________ winning the competition.
3. Mr. Foster lives _____________ 667E 76th street _____________ New York.
4. I prefer coffee _____________ tea.
5. This area is famous _____________ apples.
6. He worked _____________ the deaf-mutes at Boston University.
7. The thief broke _____________ the national bank last week.
8. He accused me _____________ stealing the money.
9. My brother succeeded _____________ winning the race.

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III. Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the words in capital letters. (2 pts)
1. He drives very ____________________. He is sure to have an accident. (CARE)
2. It has become ____________________ difficult to find a job nowadays. (INCREASE)
3. Environmental ____________________ is every one’s responsibility. (PROTECT)
4. I think it's very ____________________ of him to expect us to work over time every night this week.
(REASON )
5. He is interested in the ____________________ of old buildings. (PRESERVE)
IV. Give the correct tense or form of the verbs in brackets to complete the following sentences.
(1 pt)
1. My brother enjoys (read) magazines in his free time.  ________________________
2. He (elect) the president of the football club at their last meeting.  ________________________
3. I always prefer driving to (drive).  ________________________
4. I think she has no objection to (go) on a picnic.  ________________________
5. It is a waste of time recommending them (start) a new life.  ________________________
6. His hair is short. He (have) a haircut.  ________________________
7. They'll have their cars (mend) tomorrow.  ________________________
8. This palace (say) (build) in 3 years.  ________________________
9. People always (blame) their circumstances for what they are.  ________________________
PART FOUR: READING (5pts)
I. Complete the following passage by choosing the best option, A, B, C or D. (2pts)
For many people, traveling by plane is an exciting experience. Others, however, find the whole idea quite
terrifying, (1) _____ flying is no more dangerous (2) __________ any other form of travel and some experts say it is
considerably safer. It is known, however, that most accident occurs (3) ______________ taking off and landing when
a (4) _________ decisions are vitally important.
The people, (5) _______ job is to look (6) ______________ the passengers, the stewards and stewardesses play an
important part in helping passengers to (7) ___________ safe and comfortable. Indeed for many passengers being (8)
___________ such care of is all part of the total experience. (9) ____________ other form of travel involves waiting for
people in quite the same (10) __________, with food, drink, newspapers, magazines, music, and even video films.
1- A. although B. too C. and D. because
2- A. than B. as C. then D. with
3- A. while B. during C. for D. through
4- A. leader’s B. chief ’s C. driver’s D. pilot’s
5- A. whose B. which C. their D. that
6- A. for B. up C. after D. round
7- A. feel B. rest C. experience D. lie
8- A. given B. kept C. shown D. taken
9- A. Any B. No C. All D. Not
10- A. way B. kind C. sort D. part
II. Read the following passage and complete the numbered blanks with one suitable word only.
(2pts)
When I (1) ________ a child I used (2)________ go to see my grandmother. I thought her house was (3)
________ beautiful as a palace and the garden seemed bigger than a park. (4) _______ I grew (5) __________ the
house and (6) __________ seemed smaller but I still loved visiting the old lady. There were so many
beautiful things in the house. Sometimes, I played (7) _________ the doll’s house which was older than
grandmother herself. At (8) ____________ times, I looked (9)___________ books which were (10)_________
interesting than my children’s book at home.
III. Read the passage and answer the questions. (1pt)
TRADITIONS AND CUSTOMS IN GREAT BRITAIN

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 Every nation and every country has its own customs and traditions. In Britain traditions play a
more important part in the life of the people than in other countries. Englishmen are proud of their
traditions and carefully keep them up
It has been the law for about 300 years that all theatres are closed on Sundays. No letters are
delivered, only a few Sunday papers are published
To this day an English family prefers a house with a garden to a flat in a modern house with
central heating. English people like gardens. Sometimes the garden in front of the house is a little square
covered with cement painted garden in imitation of grass and a box of flowers.
Holidays are especially rich in old traditions and are different in Scotland, Ireland, Wales and
England. Christmas is a great English national holiday, and in Scotland it is not kept, except by clerks in
banks, all shops and factories are working.
1. How important are traditions in Britain?
=> ……………………………………………………………………………………….
2. What do Englishmen do to their traditions?
=> ……………………………………………………………………………………………
3. Which does an English family prefer, a house with a garden or a flat?
=> …………………………………………………………………………………………
4. Find sentences in the text which shows that the English people like gardens very much.
=> …………………………………………………………………………………….
5. How is Christmas kept in Scotland?
=> ………………………………………………………………………………………….
PART FIVE: WRITING (5pts)
I. Rewrite each of the following sentences so that it means the same as the first one, beginning
with the given words. (2 pts)
1. I would like you to help me put the chairs away.
=> Do you mind __________________________________________________________?
2. I haven’t enjoyed myself so much for years.
=> It’s years ______________________________________________________________.
3. You can try to get Tim to lend you his car, but you won’t succeed.
=> There is no point ________________________________________________________.
4. Is it really necessary for us to arrive so early?
=> Do we really __________________________________________________________?
5. Be careful or you may fall.
=> If you ________________________________________________________________.
6. This is my first visit to Scotland.
=> I have ________________________________________________________________.
7. Mark is too young to see the horror film.
=> Mark is not ____________________________________________________________.
8. Please don’t make any noise; I'm very tired.
=> I'd rather ______________________________________________________________.
9. I expected them to offer me that job.
=> I expected _____________________________________________________________.
10. Vinh keeps forgetting his homework
=> Vinh is _______________________________________________________________.
II. Use the given suggestions to complete sentences.
1. you / mind / if / I / stay / here?
=> _____________________________________________________________________?
2. I / invite / her birthday party / last week.
=> ______________________________________________________________________.
3. The concert hall / so crowded / I / see / hear / nothing.
=> ______________________________________________________________________.
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4. It / very kind / you / make friend / me.
=> ______________________________________________________________________.
5. This book / is/ interesting enough / you / read.
=>______________________________________________________________________.
III – Your friend likes studying English, but he/she faces some difficulties. Write a letter to
him/her telling how to help him/her improve English
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A. VOCABULARY-GRAMMAR
I. Chose the odd word.
1. A. myself B. bookshelf C. ourselves D. yourself
2. A. building B. morning C. evening D. afternoon
3. A. Birthday B. Monday C. Wednesday D. Friday
4. A. born B. saw C. went D. played
5. A. summer B. winter C. season D. autumn
I. Chose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest.
6. A. happy B. character C. fat D. classmate
7. A. bought B. enough C. laugh D. cough
8. A. honor B. hour C. character D. horse
9. A. last B. taste C. task D. fast
10. A. thin B. thumb C. this D. birthday
II. Choose the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress.
11. A. national B. engineer C. figure D. scientist
12. A. provide B. combine      C. service D. account
13. A. approve B. wonder C. physical D. knowledge
14. A. marriage B. happiness C. faithful D. divorce
15. A. money B. army C. afraid D. people
III. Choose the best option to complete each sentence.
16. Summer is always hotter than Fall, ……?
A. is summer B. is the summer C. is it D. does it
17. He is ……….. young to get married.
A. so B. too C. such D. very
18. We haven’t seen them………………. last Sunday.
A. since B. until C. while D. for
19. I’m sure I …………… come tomorrow.
A. will be able to B. would C. may D. am going to
20. He is ………….. to lift this heavy package of cotton.
A. not strong enough B. enough strong C. strong not enough D. not enough strong
21. She hasn’t bought a new computer ………….
A. ever B. since C. yet D. already
22. I was listening while my brother …………… computer games.
A. played B. was playing C. have played D. would play
23. Mary sent me some vegetables ………. by his father.
A. to grow B. grow C. grew D. grown
24. John is said …………… the brightest in the class.
A. to be B. was C. being D. he was
25. The new shopping mall is quite……………… the present shopping area.
A. different from B. like to C. similar D. the same
IV. Underline then correct ONE mistake in each sentence.
26. He won two gold medals since the beginning of the SEA GAMES.
27. Most boys in my class enjoy to read comic books.
28. Mark used to played the guitar when he was a student.
29. Marie wanted buy some food, so she went to the supermarket.
30. My new coat is the same with my sister’s coat.
V. Use the correct form of the words in CAPITAL to complete the sentences.
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32. …… beauty sports are particular to Halong Bay. ATTRACT
33. Among the ethnic minorities, the Tay has the …… population. LARGE
34. Local people in …… clothing are selling their farming products. COLOR
35. The people of Vietnam are diverse but very ……. PEACE
36. I can’t do more work as I am so ……. TIRE
37. Living in the countryside has its own some ……. LIMIT
38. “The Young Pioneers” is a famous …… in Vietnam. ORGANIZE
39. David’s …… last night was successful. PERFORM
40. Life in the city is more …… than in the countryside. CONVENIENCE

C. READING (3.0/10)
I. Read the following passage then choose the best option to each question.
Have you ever heard someone use the phrase “once in a blue moon”? People use this expression to
describe something that they do not do very often. For example, someone might say that he tries to avoid
eating sweets because they are unhealthy, but will eat chocolate “once in a blue moon”. Or someone who
doesn’t usually like to go to the beach might say “I visit the shore once in a blue moon.” While many
people use this phrase, not everyone knows the meaning behind it. The first thing to know that the moon
itself is never actually blue. This is just an expression. The phrase “blue moon” actually has to do with the
shape of the moon, not the color. As the moon travels around the Earth, it appears to change shape. We
associate certain names with certain shapes of the moon. For example, when we can see a small part of
the moon, it is called a crescent moon. A crescent is a shape that looks like a tip of a fingernail. When we
cannot see the moon at all, it is called a new moon. When we can see the entire moon, it is called a full
moon. Usually, there is only one full moon every month. Sometimes, however, there will be two full
moons in one month. When this happens, the second full moon is called a “blue moon”. Over the next 20
years, there will only be 15 blue moons. As you can see, a blue moon is a very rare event. This fact has led
people to use the expression “once in a blue moon” to describe other very rare events in their lives.
41. Which would be a good example of someone doing something “once in a blue moon”?
A. Mary likes to go to the mountains every weekend. B. Tom rarely remembers to take out the trash.
C. Cindy hates washing the dishes. D. Mary sometimes forgets to do homework.
42. When does a blue moon happen in nature?
A. When there are two full moons in a month. B. When the moon has blue color.
C. When we can only see a small part of the moon. D. When we cannot see the moon at all.
43. According to the passage, it can be understood that which of the following sentences does not contain
the expression?
A. Thomas has lost his mind B. An apple a day keeps the doctor away
C. I’ll mow the grass after I finish my homework. D. It’s never bad time to start something new
44. According to the passage, what is another example of something that has crescent shape?
A. your thumb B. a distant star C. the letter “C” D. the letter “H”
45. The author states that “Over the next 20 years, there will only be 15 blue moons.” This means that
over the next 20 year, a blue moon will happen ……
A. once a year B. less than once a year
C. more than once a year D. Not enough information is provided
II. Read then answer the questions.
Colds and flu are caused by viruses. The infections are contagious, passed on by tiny droplets and
hand contact. There are hundreds of different types of virus that can cause cold, which explains why
children get repeated colds. Flu is caused by the influenza virus. There are three major types: A (often the
cause of flu epidemics), B and C. The flu virus is constantly changing its structure, so new strains appear
each year. We don’t have immunity to the new strains, which is why we can catch flu repeatedly. Anyone
can catch a cold or flu. The peak season for colds is the colder winter months, not only because of the
weather but because central heating dries out the normally moist nasal mucosa-an important defense
against invading viruses. However, you can catch a cold at any time of the year; one particular type of cold
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virus thrives in the summer. Flu rarely occurs outside November to February in the UK. A cold causes a
stuffy or runny nose, sneezing, sore throat, cough, mild fever and tiredness, lasting from two to four days.
Flu is more severe with a high fever (usually 39 oC or above), chills, headache, intense muscle pains,
exhaustion, loss of appetites, cough and sometimes a blocked nose and sore throat. It may last a week or
more and possible complications include pneumonia. Most cold don’t last long and need no specific
treatment other than painkillers and simple measures such as decongestant rubs or vaporizers.
Antibiotics are of no benefit. Zinc supplements may help to settle a cold more quickly. Children with flu
can be given similar treatments, with lots of rest, medicine to bring down any fever and plenty of fluids to
avoid dehydration. Lowering the temperature in the room can also be helpful when someone has a fever.
Specific antiviral treatments for flu are now available, but generally these are only given to those at high
risk of flu complications.
46. What are cold and flu caused by?
47. Why do children get repeated colds?
48. How many influenza viruses is flu caused by? What are they?
49. Who can catch a cold or flu?
50. Which season do people usually get cold the most in the year?
51. What symptoms do colds often cause?
52. How many days does a cold last?
53. What symptoms does flu often cause?
54. How long does flu last?
55. When someone gets colds, what measures should be used instead of painkillers?
III. Match each nation from 56 to 65 to the description from A to J
56. Turkey 57. Germany 58. Italy 59. G 60. Thailand
61. United Kingdom 62. Mexico 63. France 64. Spain 65. The United States
A. The myriad of World Heritage Sites along with the largest urban footprint in Europe and the Middle
East, have made Istanbul a major attraction in Turkey along with series of other sites.
B. The exotic range of marine life, ravishing coastline beauty, and quintessential vibrancy of nightlife in
the cities have made Thailand one of the roaring countries attracting more tourists with their exclusive
tourism promotions.
C. Mexico is one of the latest inclusions in the list of top ten most attractive destinations around the world
for tourists. Lively nightlife, exotic beaches, lush green forests and the Mayan ruins stand among the top
attractions for the tourists who reach 35 million.
D. While the country ranks 7th position among the most tourist attracting countries in the world, it is the
number one country as per UNWTO’s ranking list for tourism expenditure. Germany is a favorite
destination in the summers as well as during the Christmas festival
E. Though the United Kingdom wins over the sixth position, its difference from Italy’s tourist count is
quite a lot. The magnificent landscape of Scotland, the beauty of the London Tower, the magic of old wine
and coastline is the major attraction of this country which attracts 35.8 million tourists.
F. Starting from historical legacies to the romantic canals of Venice, the exotic sight of the Piazzas to
oriental climate, exquisite cuisine to the dramatic coastline, Italy has a lot to offer, and undoubtedly it is
one of the most romantic destinations in the world. Besides Venice, Rome and Florence are also world’s
popular hit destinations for tourism
G. China has emerged as one of the most prominent economies in the world. It’s the largest exporter and
the second largest importer. Its important role in the trade and business and influential economic role in
the global economy has made its global relations better. Moreover, after opening its gate for tourism, it
quickly received a havoc response.
H. Considered to be the major trade and business hub for its former colony Latin America, Spain already
attracts a lot of tourists from Latin America. Besides, owing to the country’s unique geographical
advantage of boasting both the coastal lime of the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, the country
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I. The diversity of tourism scopes which the US accommodates within its 3.79 million square miles right
from California in the West to New York in East, has a lot to offer to tourists. The US is exceptionally
popular amongst tourists for its extravagant tourism diversities, a large reserve of natural scenic spots to
the most vibrant lifestyles in cities, Nature Parks to mountains.
J. Paris is one of the most popular and the fifth most visited location in the world. France always had an
advantageous edge on the world tourism ranking. This country is known to attract almost 83.7 million
tourists across the world.
IV. Use the words in the box to fill in the blanks to complete the paragraph
in have by criticize exercise eating get example like such

A healthy heart is influenced (66)…… various factors. For instance, when people (67)…… angry, the
heartbeat increases and the chance of clogging the arteries increases as well. Medical experts such as
heart specialists (68)…… against too much drinking of alcohol (69)…… beer or whisky. In this instance,
however, not all experts agree. To be specific, some doctors say that moderate drinking, such as one or
two glasses of beer a day, can be good influence on the heart. Daily (70)…… like playing tennis exemplifies
one influence that most experts agree is positive or maintaining a healthy heart.

D. WRITING (3.0/10)
I. Rearrange the words to make sentences.
71. to/enough/not/old/ horror/ my sister /films/is/watch.
72. meet/I/the/going/headmaster/am/to/tomorrow.
73. Sundays/have/on/work/to/doctors.
74. train/we/by/used/go/Hanoi/Hochiminh City/from/to/to.
75. smoking/should/up/we/give.
II. Write sentences from the given cues.
76. She/warn/stay away/water.
77. My brother/study/English/for/5 years.
78. my hat/different/your hat
79. No one/class/more intelligent/Daisy.
80. Her roses/beautiful/than/roses/I/buy/yesterday.
III. Rewrite these sentences in such a way that the sentences you write remain unchanged from
the original ones.
81. We are more careful than the students in class 8B.
The students in class 8B …………………………………
82. My teacher cooks very well.
My teacher is ………………………………………………………
83. It is necessary for you to revise your lessons before the examination.
You had ………………………………………………….
84. This is the tallest building in the town.
No ……………………………………………….
85. “This box is too heavy, so I can’t lift it now” said Dick.
Dick said ………………………………………….

IV. Write a passage.

Having good study habits is very important for all students. In about 90 to 100 words, write about your
study habits. You should pay attention to the contents and the structure of your writing.

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I. Choose the word in each group that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest (5 pts).
1. A. hour B. honor C. honest D. how
2. A. empire B. bridge C. liberty D. pyramid
3. A. cave B. statue C. bay D. ancient
4. A. believe B. field C. science D. movie
5. A. required B. opened C. plugged D. worked
III. Choose the best answer for each of the following sentences (10 pts).
1. She was very sad ______ good marks in the final test.
A. not get B. not to get C. to not get D. not getting
2. My sister has decided to lose weight, so she is living ______ oranges for a week.
A. with B. on C. in D. by
3. When I ______ school, I am going to work in a factory .
A. begin B. study C. leave D. learn
4. What can we do to prevent people ______ throwing drink cans away?.
A. in B. of C. on D. from
5. We have not seen each other ______last Sunday.
A. for B. since C. on D. in
6. Excuse me! I am doing my homework. ______ turning down your radio a bit?.
A. Would you please B. Can you C. Could you D. Would you mind
7. You should work ______ for the coming exam.
A. hard B. hardly C. more hardly D. more hard
8. He found a watch when he ______ in the street.
A. walked B. has been walking C. was walking D. has walked
9. My uncle used to live ______ a farm when he was young.
A. in B. at C. during D. on
10. Millions of Christmas cards ______every year.
A. send B. are sent C. are sending D. was sent
IV. There mistake in the four underlined part of each sentence underline it then correct it (10 pts).
1. There are a lot of food in the fridge, so help yourself.
A B C D
2. You should take a taxi although it is raining hard.
A B C D
3. The telephone was invented with a Scotsman, Alexandre G. Bell, in 1876.
A B C D
4. Would you like coming to my birthday party.
A B C D
5. It is difficult for students to answer all of the question in fifteen minutes.
A B C D
6. Mary enjoys to be able to meet a lot of interesting people during her vacation.
A B C D
7. It has been a long time since we last talked together, isn’t it ?
A B C D
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9. This is the second time I took part in the rice-cooking contest.
A B C D
10. Either Nam or his father know how to connect the printer.
A B C D
V. Give the correct form of each verb in brackets to complete the following sentences if necessary (10
pts).
1. Lan’s hair was dirty. Now it is clean, she (clean)……………………… it.
2. Look! Somebody (break)…………………………….. that door.
3. They (not meet)……………………….. us since last week.
4. What (you/do) ………………………………….. at this time yesterday.
5. Our school (open) …………………………….. a new club next week.
6. Would you like (come)……………. to dinner to night.
7. You (phone)……………………………… me last night?.
8. Would you mind if I (smoke)…………………………..?
9. I don't enjoy…………………………………….. (laugh) at by other people.
10. Most of the NOKIA mobile phones (sell)………………. in this shop are imported from China.

VI. Fill in each blank with the correct form of the word in capitals (10 pts).
1. What is the correct ……………………………..of this word. (pronounce)
2. My grand father can read ………………………… . (good)
3. Last week we had an ……………………… summer holiday. (enjoy)
4. The ……………………. of the project made me tense. (important).
5. You had better do some ………………….. for the final exams (revise)
6. We should save ………………. …….resources. (nature)
7. People in the in the country are often more ………. ………… than people in the city. (friend)
8. Increased pollution is another ………………. …..result. (please)
9. The air is heavily ………………………with traffic fumes. (pollute)
10. …………………, her illness was more serious than we thought. (fortunate)

VII. Fill in each gap with a suitable word to complete the following passage (10 pts).
Rivers are on of the world’s most important natural resources. Many cities are on the large rivers,
and (1)………….. every country has a least one river that (2)……….. an important part in the lives of its
people. Besides transportation, rivers (3)………………..water for crops, water to drink , and recreation for
people who live along their (4)………….. And in (5)………….to get water for crops, engineers sometimes
build a dam (6)…………a river and let water become a lake behind the dam. Then people can use their
water not (7)……………..to irrigate fields but also to make electricity for homes and industries. (8)
………….the water often becomes polluted when cities on river bank grow (9)…………….and the number of
industries increases. We are learning that it is necessary to (10)…………rivers clean if we want to enjoy the
benefits of the natural resources.

VIII. Choose the best answer by circling A, B, C or D to complete the passage (10 pts).
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 We don’t only choose clothes to make us look.........(1)......, we also use them to tell the world .........
(2)...... our personality. The clothes we wear and our appearance......(3)...... a whole give other people useful
information about what we think and.........(4)...... we feel. If we feel cheerful, we usually wear......(5)......
clothes and if we feel.........(6)..... we sometimes put on dark clothes. But why do teenagers wear black
so.........(7)......? Is it because they feel miserable all.........(8)......? This is unlikely the case. It is probably just
because it is.........(9)...... to wear black, and young people they are real fans.........(10)...... fashion.
1. A. attract B. attractive C. attractively D. attraction
2. A. of B. with C. by D. about
3. A. on B. as C. for D. in
4. A. which B. what C. how D. when
5. A. colorful B. colors C. colorfully D. colorless
6. A. depress B. depressed C. depressing D. depression
7. A. frequent B. frequency C. frequently D. infrequency
8. A. the time B. the times C. the week D. the month
9. A. fashion B. fashionable C. fashioner D. fashioned
10. A. of B. in C. from D. with
IX. Fill in each blank with one suitable preposition to complete the following sentences (5 pts).
1. You can use dictionary to find ______ new words.
2. My younger brother is very good ______ Math.
3. Nam should work harder ______ his English pronunciation .
4. Do you believe ______ ghost.
5. Do you like chocolate cakes? I am very fond ______ them.
6. Are you laughing ______ me?.
7. My uncle has been in hospital ______ Monday.
8. This cake is made ______ flour, eggs, milk, salt and butter.
9. We thanked them ______ all their help.
10. Can you meet me _____________8 am and 9 am?
X. Rewrite the following sentences with the beginning words, staying the same meaning
with the old one. (10 pts)
1. Having a vacation in Da Lat is very interesting.
It…………………………….............................................................................................................
…………………………………………........2. The water was so hot that I could not drink it.
The water was not............................................................................................................................................... ………………………
3. She last ate this kind of food in January.
She has not .......................................................................................................................................................... ………………………
4. I would like you to move this table
Do you mind………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
5. She said to me “Don’t go out in the evening”.
She ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……………………
6. The theater is near Hoa’s house
The theater is not…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
7. How about going to the movie tonight?
Let’s ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
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Air travel is the………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
9. Nobody has used this machine for years.
This machine………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
10. Please don’t smoke in the kitchen.
Would you mind ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

XI. Use the words or phrases given to make complete sentences. You can add more words if necessary.(10
pts)
1. Learning / foreign language / necessary / us / get / job. //
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
2. This film / interesting / I / see/ twice.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
3. My family / I / spend / two months / make our plan / for summer holiday. //
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. driver / stop / car / time / save / child / yesterday. //
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
5. Boxing / too / dangerous / her / play //
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
6. It / difficult/ learn English / without/ good dictionary.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
7. Of all / hotels in town / the Royal Hotel / comfortable. //
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
8. He / try / stop / smoking / many times / but / he / never / succeed. //
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
9. I / hope / my English / improve / by the end / course. //
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
10. It / difficult / prevent / people / park here. //
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

XII. Use the words to write the second sentence in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning
to the original sentence. Do not change the form of the given words (5 pts).
1. We went to Hai Phong two months ago. (been)
We……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
2. Whose book is this? (belong)
Who…………………………………………………………………...……………………………………………………………………………
3. My aunt ran a small company in the city but she doesn’t do any more. (used)
My aunt…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. English eight has sixteen units. (are)
There………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
5. “You should not lend him your car”, Nam said to me. (advised)
Nam ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

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II. READING
1. Read the passage and answer the questions. Circle A, B, or C.
 The Moon is approximately 384,400 kilometers from the Earth. Its diameter is 3,479 kilometers, about
1/4 the diameter of Earth. The average temperature on the surface of the Moon during the day is 107°C,
hot enough to boil water on Earth. During the night, the average temperature drops to −153°C.
Because of its smaller size and mass, the gravity of the Moon is about 1/6 the gravity on the Earth. That
means that a person who weighs 180 pounds on Earth would only weigh 30 pounds if measured on the
Moon.
The force of gravity from the Moon affects Earth. Its gravity reaches Earth and pulls the oceans toward
the Moon, causing the tides. The gravity from the Sun also affects the tides. The highest tides will always
occur when the Moon and Sun are aligned. That is when there is a New Moon or a Full Moon.
1. What is the first paragraph mainly about?
A. A comparison between the Moon and Earth
B. Physical characteristics of the Moon
C. The effect of the Moon on Earth
2. The word “its” in paragraph 2 refers to which of the following?
A. the Moon’s
B. Earth’s
C. gravity’s
3. According to the passage, which of the following is true?
A. A person would lose 5/6 of their weight if they were on the Moon.
B. A person would weigh much less on the Moon than on Earth.
C. The Earth weighs six times as much as the Moon.
4. What can we learn about the tides?
A. They happen twice a month at New Moon and Full Moon.
B. The Sun causes higher tides on Earth than the Moon does.
C. They are caused by both the Sun and the Moon.
5. The word “aligned” is closest in meaning to which of the following?
A. combined together
B. arranged in a line
C. affected by the other
2. Read the passage about computers. Decide if the statements are true (T) or false (F). Circle T or
F.
Do you own a PDA – Personal Digital Assistant? Have you got a personal computer? Have you ever used a
laptop? The answer can be “Yes”. But do you know that the first computer was made about 70 years ago?
It was large enough to take up a living room. It was named ENIAC – Electronic Numerical Integrator and
Calculator.
Thanks to the development of technology, computers become smaller and smaller. The first personal
computer was actually introduced in the 1970s by MITS, Apple Computer and IBM. They didn’t look
exactly like now but they were surely revolutionary at the time.
Scientists are finding ways to make computers as smaller and slimmer as possible. Some of the
today computers are small enough to carry out in pockets. But technology doesn’t stop there. They
will continue to bring out smaller computers. Who knows? Maybe one day we will not need the big
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1. The first computer was made 70 years ago.  F
 

T
2. The ENIAC was small enough to carry around.  F
 

T
3. MITS, Apple Computer and IBM were the first to introduce personal computers. F
 

T
4. Today computers are not as small and slim as the previous ones.  F
 

T
5. Fingernail size computer chip will soon be a new revolution.  F
 

III. WRITING
1. Complete each of the following sentences using the cues given. You can change the cues and use
other words in addition to the cues to complete the sentences.
 Here is an example.
0. Ngoc/ usually/ play/ badminton/ Sunday.
Answer: 0. Ngoc usually plays badminton on Sundays.
1. Noise pollution/ big cities/ lead/ hearing/ problems.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2. Lots/ aquatic animals/ die/ because/ oil spills.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
3. If/ you/ president/ country/ what/ you/ do/ protect/ environment?
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
4. One way/ save/ environment/ is/ use/ renewable/ energy/ sources.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
5. This boy/ suffer/ birth/ defects/ because/ parents/ expose/radioactive/ pollution.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2. Write an email (90-110 words) to your pen friend telling him about a natural disaster that you
have experienced, seen or been told about.
Use the following questions as cues:
- What is the disaster?
- When did it occur?
- Where did it occur?
- What were its consequences?
- How did you feel about it?
Dear Mary,
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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PART II - Choose the word A, B, C or D whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.
11. A. rubbish B. uniform C. umbrella  D. thumb
12. A. appear  B. weather  C. bread  D. headache
13. A. project  B. belong  C.  woman D. concert
14. A. think B. though  C. mother D. these
15. A. eraser B. baseball C. suitcase D. waterfall
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
PART III- Choose the best answers to completes each sentence.
1. Hoa __________________ coins and stamps since she was six.
A. was collecting B. has collected C. collected D. will collect
2. His brother is a _________________ boy. He always tells a joke.
A. handsome B. humorous C. sociable D. energetic
3. Do you mind if I __________________ your car to work?
A. drive B. driving C. to drive D. drove
4. They are ____________ that their son won the championship.
A. delighted B. pleasing C. sad D. interesting
5. My sister regretting ___________ Mai’s glasses yesterday.
A. to break B. broken C. breaking D. break
6. Hoa dances more _______________ than her classmates.
A. beauty B. beautiful C. beautifully D. beautify
7. They will hold a meeting in the large room ____________ the morning of next Sunday.
A. in B. on C. at D. of
8. Minh loves playing chess _____________ his sister enjoys skipping in their free time.
A. when B. because C. while D. during
9. One hundred dollars ______________ an big amount of money for her.
A. is B. are C. were D. is being
10. Don’t overheat the victim _____________ blankets or coats.
A. on B. for C. with D. from
11. We are going to __________ a small plane to Ha Long Bay this weekend.
A. drive B. ride C. take D. give
12. They as well as Mai ___________________ in the field at this time last Sunday.
A. was working B. were working C. has worked D. have worked
13. Thanks _______ Alexander Graham Bell’s invention, I can communicate with each other easily.
A. for B. from C. on D.to
14. We must _________ the environment from the pollution every day.
A. save B. protest C. protect D. waste
15. In our opinion, there are a lot of differences _________ two twins.
A. from B. without C. with D. between
16. If you _______________ your work, let’s play volleyball with them in the garden.
A. finish B. are finishing C. have finished D. will finish
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18. Study is no _____________ restricted to just one location.
A. longer B. long C. longest D. the longest
19. My son was hit _______________ a stick while he was working in the field.
A. by B. with C. without D. out
20. Nam and Manh have played badminton for two hours, but __________ of them are tired.
A. none B. both C. neither D. all
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
11. 12. 13. 14. 15.
16. 17. 18. 19. 20
PART IV - Put the correct form of the words:
1. Joanne wants to become a __________ in the future. (science)
2. Many rural areas in Viet Nam have been __________ in the last few years. (urban)
3. The book was so ________ that we didn’t want to read it. (interest)
4. There are a lot of _______________ in the competition. (contest)
5. Linda’s __________ made the party less exciting. (absent)
6. He didn’t win the championship, so he felt very _____________ . (hope)
7. Because of his _________, they failed the exam. (lazy)
8. Vinamilk company has served customers a lot of _____________ recently. (produce)
9. Tet holiday is one of the most important __________ for Vietnamese people. (celebrate)
10. Laura loves all of Vietnamese dishes, _______________ Nem. (special)
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
PART V - Find and correct a mistake in each sentence:
11. The boy was enough intelligent to solve that problem.
12. The girl helped me with the needlework yesterday is my classmate.
13. They asked their friends not play soccer in the road.
14. Hanh is the same weigh as my sister.
15. It is careless for you to leave your book on the train.
16. My brother used to going to the movies with our father.
17. Hoa asked me if I could have a picnic with her in the country or not.
18. Most of monkeys both in the forest and in the zoo are interesting in bananas.
19. It takes Nam thirty minutes going to school on foot everyday.
20. Not only Ha but also her friends was present in my fifteenth birthday party.
Your answers:
1. 6.
2. 7.
3. 8.
4. 9.
5. 10.
Part VI- Choose the most suitable answer A, B, C, or D to complete the following passage.
Air pollution is caused ________(1) ill health in human beings. In a lot of countries, there are
________(2) limiting the amount of smoke factories can produce although there is not enough _______(3) on
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the effects of smoke on the atmosphere. Doctors have ________(4) that air pollution causes ________ (5)
diseases. The gases from the exhausts of cars _______(6) also increased air pollution in most cities. The
________ (7) of petrol produces a poisonous gas, which is often collected in busy streets circled by high
buildings. Children _______(8) in areas where there is a lot of lead in the atmosphere can not think as
________(9) as other children, and are clumsy when they _______(10) their hands.
11. A. from B. on C. over D. of
12. A. laws B. ideas C. problems D. regulations
13. A. news B. article C. information D. newspaper
14. A. agreed B. pointed C. disagreed D. proved
15. A. lung B. heart C. liver D. stomach
16. A. had B. have C. has D. having
17. A. water B. lead C. gas D. exhaust
18. A. lived B. live C. to live D. living
19. A. quick B. slowly C. quickly D. slow
20. A. touch B. use C. handle D. collect
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
PART VII - Read and fill a suitable word in each blanket:
Christmas is always held ________(1) December the twenty fifth every year. Every family in England
decorates a Christmas tree and puts ________(2) in the middle of the living room. And Santa Claus plays an
important _________(3) in this festival. There is a poem to relate him. In 1823, the patron saint of children,
Saint Nicholas appeared in a poem ________(4) A Visit Saint Nicholas. The character in the poem _______(5) a
fat jolly man who wore a _______ (6) suit and gave children ________ (7) on Christmas Eve. The poem, which
was ________(8) by Clement Clarke Moore, an American professor, became popular __________(9) the USA.
Santa Claus is based _______(10) the description of Saint Nicholas in this poem.
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Part VIII- Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence.
11. It is over two years since they left their homeland. (They haven’t …………………………)
12. “How many cars are there in front of your house, Mai?” I said (I asked …………………...)
13. No one introduced me to newcomers in the festival. (I ……………………………………..)
14. The food was too bad for the children to eat. (The food was so ……………………………)
15. It’s no use persuading her to join in that activity. (There is no ……………………………..)
16. I am on the fifth page of the essay I am typing. (So far ……………………………………)
17. The dog keeps stealing my socks. (The dog is ……………………………………………...)
18. Hoa found it easy to translate this poem into French. (Hoa had no ………………………..)
19. Collect all of dirty clothes by 8 o’clock tomorrow morning. (Let all ………………………)
20. Mary is the most graceful girl at school. (No girl …………………………………………..)
Your answers:
1. ...................................................................................................................................................................................................
2. ...................................................................................................................................................................................................
3. ...................................................................................................................................................................................................
4. ...................................................................................................................................................................................................
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7. ...................................................................................................................................................................................................
8. ...................................................................................................................................................................................................
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II. Choose the word or phrase that best complete each unfinished sentence below or substitutes
for the underlined words or phrases.
1. He is looking forward to .............to England .
A. travel B. travelling C. be travelling D. A and B
2. Margaret is a good ............. He can type 60 words per minute.
A. typer B. type C. typist D. typewriter.
3. ..............hot today.
A. A sun B. The sun C. A sun's D. The sun's
4. What is your teacher ............?
A. like B. alike C. liking D. does like.
5. A ..........is the person who sells flowers.
A. florist B. chemist C. vendor D. chauffeur
6. If you want to have a table made , you must call a ..........
A. mechanic B. plumber C. carpenter D. fortune-teller
7. My dress is very different ...........yours.
A. with B. from C. as D. towards
8. .................beautiful flowers!
A. What a B. What C. How D. So
9. ...............happens, I shall stand by you.
A. Whatever B. What C. Which D. That
10. Ha Noi is ..............capital of Vietnam.
A. an B. a C. the D.x
11. This town is not an interesting place to visit, so .............tourists come here.
A. a few B. few C. a little D. x
12. Nobody is ready to go,.....................?
A. isn’t he B. is he C. are they D. aren't they
13. He has little spare time.
A. free B. occupied C. busy D. filled
14. John's a handsome guy.
A. kind B. good C. good-looking D. interesting
15. I don’t like to work for my wife's mother.
A. mother of my wife B. mother of my wife's
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III. Read the text and then decide which word below best fit each space.Circle the letter you
choose for each question.(1 ps)
Jeans are very popular with young people all (1)...........the world. Some people say that jeans are the
"uniform" of (2) ............ But they haven't always been popular. The story of jeans started (3) ...........two
hundred years ago. People in Genoa, Italy made pants. The cloth (4) ...........in Genoa was called "jeans". The
pants were called "jeans". In 1850, a salesman (5) ..........California began selling pants made of canvas. His
name was Levi Strauss. (6) ..............they were so strong, "Levi's pants" became (7) ........ with gold miners;
farmers and cowboys. Six years (8)............; Levis began making his pants with blue cotton (9) ............called
denim. Soon after, factory workers in the United States and Europe began (10) .........jeans. Young people
usually didn’t wear them.
1. A. in B. on C. over D. above
2. A. youth B. young C. younger D. youngest
3. A. lots B. much C. most D. almost
4. A. make B. makes C. making D. made
5. A. in B. on C. at D. with
6. A. Although B. But C. Because D. So
7. A. famous B. popular C. good D. wonderful
8. A. late B. later C. latest D. last
9. A. cloth B. clothing C. cloths D. clothes
10. A. wear B. wearing C. wore D. worn
IV. Read the passage carefully, then choose the best answer. ( 0,5 ps )
It is very important to have healthy teeth. Good teeth help us to chew our food. They also help us
to look nice. How does a tooth go bad? The decay begins in a little crack in the enamed covering of the
tooth. This happens after germs and bits of food have collected there. Then the decay slowly spreads
inside the tooth. Eventually, poison goes into blood, and we may feel quite ill.
How can we keep our teeth healthy?. Firstly, we ought to visit our dentist twice a year. He can fill the
small holes in our teeth before they destroy the teeth. He can examine our teeth to check that they are
growing in the right way. Unfortunately, many people wait until they have toothache before they see a
dentist.
Secondly, we should brush our teeth with a toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste at least twice a day-
once after breakfast and once before we go to bed. We can also use wooden toothpicks to clean between
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potatoes, red rice, raw vegetables and fresh fruit. Chocolate, sweets, biscuits and cakes are bad, especially
when we eat them between meals. They are harmful because they stick to our teeth and cause decay.
1. Good teeth help us to ................
A. be nice B. have a good eyesight.
C. chew our food D. be important
2. When food and germs collect in a small crack, our teeth ............
A. become hard B. begin to decay.
C. send poison into the blood. D. makes us feel quite ill.
3. A lot of people visit a dentist only when ..............
A. their teeth grow properly B. they have holes in their teeth
C. they have toothache D. they have brushed their teeth.
4. We ought to try clean our teeth ...............
A. once a day B. at least twice a day
C. between meals D. before breakfast.
5. We shouldn’t eat a lot of ...............
A. red rice B. fresh fruit
C. fish D. chocolate.
V. Read the passage carefully, then fill in each blank a suitable word to complete this passage.(1
ps)
Television now ................. (1) such an important role in so many people lives that it is essential for
us .............. (2) try to decide whether it is good or bad. First of all, television is not only a convenient source
of entertainment,.but ......................... (3) a rather cheap one. For a family of our, for example,it is more
convenient as well as cheaper to sit comfortably at home than to go ..................(4) There is no transport to
arrange.They don’t ...................... (5) to pay for expensive seats at the theater or in the ................(6) All they
have to do is to turn a switch, and they can see the plays, films of every kind, not to mention political
discussions and the latest exiting football match .Some people, however, say that this is just where the
danger is. The TV viewers need to do nothing. He doesn’t even use his legs. He makes no choice. He is
completely passive and has everything presented to him. TV, people often say, informs one about current
events, the latest developments in science and politics, and presents an endless series of programmes.
The most farway countries and the strangest customs are brought into one’s living-room.Yet, here again
there is a danger. We get to like ............... (7) TV so much that it begins to dominate our lives,and we don’t
have .................. (8) to talk to each other and do other things.There are many arguments for and .................

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(9) TV. I think we must understand that TV in itself is neither good ................. (10) bad. TV is as good or as
bad as we make it.
VI. Supply the correct form or tense of the verb in brackets. ( 1ps)
1. Over the years, he ....................... thousands of stamps. (collect)
2. I' ll never forget ....................... her for the first time. (see)
3. It is difficult to get used to ....................... with chopsticks. (eat)
4. Would you like some coffee? I just ....................... some. (make)
5. Look at those black clouds. It ....................... (rain)
6. That house ....................... in 1996. (rebuild)
7. This bike ....................... for more than six years. (use)
8. He should know how ......the lift, but if he doesn't you'd better ..... him. (use) / (show)
9. The kids ....................... when the bell rang. (sleep)
VII.Use the correct form of the words in brackets to complete sentences. (1 ps)
1. The ............students often play soccer or basketball. (energy)
2. A fairy appeared and ................................changed her old clothes. (magic)
3. Her father soon died of a ...........................heart. (break)
4. "The Lost Shoes" is one of the ........................stories I like best. (tradition)
5. Trung and his brother like .......................movies very much. (act)
6. ..............., dark clouds appeared and it began to rain. (fortunate)
7. There are three trains ...................... from Hanoi to Lao Cai. (day)
8. This temple was built by the local .................... over 100 years. (inhabit)
9. What is your ......................................for designing this house? (suggest)
10. You must make a quick ......................... about who winsthe contest. (decide)
VIII. There is a mistake in the sentence. Find the mistake and correct it. (1 ps)
1. The climate in Vietnam is different than that of England .
2. The boys said they have to bring home medals.
3. Surface is many cheaper than airmail.
4. The bicycle is such old that I don’t want to use it.
5. Tom asked me to help him because he was doing his homeworks.
6. My father has retired three years ago and he is now living on his pension.
7. Singapore is one of the country of Association of South East Asian Nations.
8. I’ll help you. I’m sure you aren’t enough strong to lift it on your own.
9. These vegetables should be washed and boil before we serve them.
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IX. Use the following sets of words and phrases to write complete sentences.( 1ps)
1. This video film / be/so / interesting / I/ see/ twice/.
.....................................................................................................................................................
2. It / difficult/ learn English / without/ good dictionary.
.....................................................................................................................................................
3. He / learn/ English / two years now.
.....................................................................................................................................................
4. She /used/ stay / her uncle/ when / be / a child.
.....................................................................................................................................................
5. A note/ write/board / Mai / yesterday.
.....................................................................................................................................................
6. Have / vacation / abroad / be / interesting
....................................................................................................................................................
7. Vinh / always / forget/ his homework
.....................................................................................................................................................
8. Ballpoint pens / use / widely/ than / fountainpens.
.....................................................................................................................................................
9. We / not / see her / since / leave/ university.
.....................................................................................................................................................
10. Brother / very good/ repair / household / appliances
.....................................................................................................................................................
X. Complete the second sentence with the same meaning. (1 ps)
1. “Have you ever been to My Son, Mrs Blake?”, Nam said
 Nam asked . ..................................... ..................................... ..................................... .....................................................
2. We started living here fifteen years ago.
 We have ........ ..................................... ..................................... ..................................... ...................................................
3. Trung's parents gave him a microcomputer on his birthday
Trung ....... ..................................... ..................................... ..................................... ..................................... ................. ..
4. He has never played a computer game before.
 This is ................ ..................................... ..................................... ..................................... ..................................... .........
5. Nga is pleased to meet her aunt again soon.
 Nga is looking.............. ..................................... ..................................... ..................................... ................................
6. He is too old to have more children.
 He is so ...................... ..................................... ..................................... ..................................... ....................................
7. "I'm very busy. I'll ring you tomorrow," Susan said to me.
 Susan .... ..................................... ..................................... ..................................... ..................................... ....................
8. Their teacher is making them study hard.
They are ..... ..................................... ..................................... ..................................... ..................................... ...............
9. This cheque has not been signed
 No................................ ..................................... ..................................... ..................................... .........................................
10. She cooks well.
She is ................................... ..................................... ..................................... ..................................... .................................

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II. Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others
1. a. hard b. carry c. card d. yard
2. a. try b. why c. heavy d. dry
3. a. cool b. food c. look d. flood
4. a. Thursday b. those c. thirteenth d. theatre
5. a . attended b. wanted c. needed d. looked
III. Supply the correct verb forms/ tense:
21. They (watch) _______ their favorite TV programmes at the moment.
22. Mary and John are neighbors. They ( know) _______each other for a long time.
23. They ( arrive) _______in New york yesterday?
24. I haven’t met him since he ( move ) _______to Ho Chi Minh City..
25. My mother is tired enough ( cook) _______tonight.
26. The teacher asked me ( not make) _______noise in class.
27. The boys like ( play ) _______games but hate doing lessons.
28. His doctor advised him ( give) _______up smoking.
29. Look at those black clouds. It( rain) _______.
30. This is the first time I (be) _______to Ha Noi.
31.Will you wait a minute while I (look) ____________ through the text ?
32.“ I hear you’ve bought a new house.” - “Yes, I ( move ) __________ in next week”
33.Look at those black clouds. It ( rain) __________
34.The film ( begin) ___________ at 7.30 or 8.00 this evening ?
35.Mai (telephone)____________ you when she comes back.
36.The pens ( produce ) ______ by Thien Long Company are usually cheap and good.
37.“Do you mind if I sit here ?” – “ I ‘d rather you ( sit ) __________ over there”
38.The price ( become ) __________ more and more expensive these days.
39.Mr Binh ( know) ____ how to drive a car although he ( not learn) ____ it yet.
IV. Give the correct forms of these words 10pts
1. Bell experimented with ways of transmitting ……........over a long distance. (SPEAK)
2. The tiger wanted to see the farmer's .................. (WISE)
3. The scouts do the ...................................work . (VOLUNTEER)
4. Nowadays, scouting is popular ........................ (WORLD)
5. After his parents died, he was sent to an……….….….. (ORPHAN)
6. Huy makes friends very easily because he is very ………..……. . (SOCIAL)
7. Cook the meat in the ……………………..for at least 30 minutes. (STEAM)
8. My friend, Nga plays the piano……………………. (BEAUTIFUL).
9. “The lost shoe” is one of the …………………. stories I like best. ( TRADITION)
10. Our teacher always………………………. us to work hard. (COURAGE)
V. Rewrite the sentences, keep the meaning unchanged
1. It’s a long time since we became close friends.
We have……………………………..........................................................................…………………………………
2. No one is more intelligent than her in our school.
She…………………………………..........................................................................……………………………………
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 3. ‘Can I borrow your bike, Nga?’, Nam asked.
 Nam asked Nga ………………….................................................................………………………………………..
4. Lan is 1.60m tall and Hoa is 1.60 tall, too.
 Lan …………………………………………………………………..........................................................................…..
5. Apples are usually cheaper than oranges.
 Apples are not……………………………………….................................................................……………………..
6. He’d rather play golf than tennis.
 He prefers……………………………………………...................................................................…………………….
7. “You shouldn’t translate each sentence into Vietnamese,” my brother told me
My brother told …………………………………...............................................................………………..………....
8. When did you start playing the piano?
 How long…………………………………………………………......................................................................………?
9. Your younger brother is too weak to lift that box
Your brother is not……………………………................................................................……..….…………………
10. Hung is interested in collecting stamps
 Hung’s………………………………………............................................................................…………………………..
VI. Read the passage and fill in each blank with a suitable word. 10pts
My day usually (1)…………. at six thirty. I get up and do some exercises for about fifteen minutes.
Then I take my shower. After that I (2)……………dress and have breakfast with my family. At seven
thirty I leave (3)………..school. I generally take the bus to school. I catch the bus near my house and
then (4)………….. from the bus -stop to school. It (5)…………….about thirty minutes to get to school.
My first class is at eight thirty and I usually (6)………….school at three. Sometimes I stay (7)…………..to
have a game of volleyball or to work in the library. I usually watch TV for a (8)………………. Then I
start my homework. I have dinner at seven o’clock. After that I often (9)……….. more homework to
do. Sometimes I watch TV or go (10)………….. with friends after dinner. I generally go to bed at
around ten thirty.
VII. There are 11 mistakes in the following paragraph. Underline the mistake then correct it.
Write your answer in the table below. 10pts
In 1783, two French brothers build the first balloon to take people into the air. One hundred and twenty
years lately, in 1903, the Wright brothers built the first plane with an engine and flied in it . This was in
the United States. Then, in 1918, the US Post Office begun the first airmail service. Aeroplanes changed a
lot in the next thirty year. Then, in 1950s, aeroplanes became many faster because they had jet engines. In
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millions of people travel on aeroplane, and it is difficult to think of a world without them.
0. build  built
VIII. Use the following words and phrases. Make all the necessary changes and additions to write
complete and meaningful sentences. 20pts
1. Those buses / not going / airport / neither / taxis.
…………………………………………………………………
2. You / not / want / sell / house last year ?
…………………………………………………………………
3. He / stop / smoke / save / money .
…………………………………………………………………
4. My brother / not drive / carefully / I.
…………………………………………………………………
5. My mother/ said/ seen/ this kind/ film/ ago.
…………………………………………………………………
6. It / difficult / prevent / people / park here.
…………………………………………………………………
7. Question/ too difficult/ them/ answer.
…………………………………………………………………
8. Tom/ turn/ radio/ in order/ hear/ result/ football/ between 3.00/ 4.00 pm/ last Sunday
…………………………………………………………………
9.This / be/ first time/ I/ be/ Paris
…………………………………………………………………
10. While/ Carol/ discuss/ Math exercise/ Dennis/ we/ arrive/ at 11 pm yesterday.
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I. Choose one word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others by circling A, B, C or D. (5 pts)
1. A. action B. national C. partial D. question
2. A. tidal B. sight C. describe D. cinema
3. A. connect B. comfort C. computer D. contest
4. A. cough B. though C. rough D. tough
5. A. pleased B. erased C. increased D. amused

II. Choose one word whose stress pattern is different from the others by circling A, B, C or D. (5 pts)
1. A. medical B. restaurant C. remember D. government
2. A. household B. homework C. garbage D. throughout
3. A. electrical B. interesting C. necessary D. beautifully
4. A. celebrate B. consider C. expression D. criteria
5. A. partner B. between C. visit D. program

III. Choose the best answer to complete the sentences by circling A, B, C or D. (10 pts)
1. - Mary: “Is 11 o’clock alright?” - Tom: “______.”
A. Yes, that’s fine B. No, I don’t want to go
C. Wait a minute D. Sounds interesting
2. Typhoons, floods or droughts can easily ______ a harvest.
A. finish B. destroy C. provide D. defeat
3. You should pay ______ to what the instruction is saying.
A. attendance B. intention C. convention D. attention
4. My friends usually enjoy my ______ of humor.
A. sense B. kind C. means D. form
5. - Mother: “Could you do me a favor?” - Kate: “______.”
A. No, thanks. I’m fine B. Yes, that’s kind of you
C. Yes, sure D. Yes, thank you
6. Practising ______ English anywhere you can is a way to better your speaking skill.
A. speak B. speaking C. to speak D. for speaking
7. Soak some old newspapers in a ______ of water overnight.
A. pair B. bunch C. bucket D. tube
8. Mrs. Thanh: “______ you give the book to me, please?” - Mai: “Of course.” .
A. Will B. Shall C. Do D. Should
9. The winners are the first ones ______ a fire.
A. make B. makes C. making D. to make
10. Children may drink or eat chemicals and drugs ______ they look like soft drinks and candy.
A. until B. because C. although D. so that

IV. Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition. (5 pts)

1. We should cover the burned area ________ a thick sterile dressing.
2. They fell ________ love ________ each other almost immediately and were married in a few weeks.
3. Next month I’m going to Scotland ________ a short holiday.
4. Their parents are very proud ________ their results.
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5. What is the difference ________ “clean up” and “clean out”?
6. We are going to hold a discussion ________ recycling.
7. The boy fell ________ his bike and hit his head ________ the road.
8. Santa Claus is based ________ the description of Saint Nicholas.

V. Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the words in capital letters. (10 pts)
1. In 2013, the World Water Week will be held under the theme “Water ________________-Building
Partnerships”. (COOPERATE)
2. ______________________, dark clouds soon appeared and it began to rain. (FORTUNE)
3. Laura is the most __________________________ person in our group. (BEAUTY)
4. Many ______________________ of the older generation were there. (REPRESENT)
5. She has cut herself, and it is ____________________ quite badly. (BLOOD)
6. His health was seriously affected and he suffered from constant _____________________. (SLEEP)
7. Bao is ________________________ kind and generous to everyone. (EXTREME)
8. I’m pleased to hear that you had an ________________________ Christmas vacation. (ENJOY)
9. This knife is _________________________ - it can cut everything. (USE)
10. The Scouting Association is the largest _____________________ youth organization in the world.
(VOLUNTEER)

VI. Put the sentences (A – J) in the correct order (1 – 10 ) to make a meaningful conversation. (5 pts)
A. Goodbye.
B. Yes, can you come at ten to three on Wednesday afternoon?
C. What name is it, please?
D. Yes, that’s fine.
E. It’s Tom Smith.
F. Yes, can I make an appointment with doctor Wall, please?
G. No, I’m sorry, I can’t. What about the evening?
H. Good morning. Can I help you?
I. Thank you Mr. Smith. Goodbye.
J. Doctor Wall isn’t here in the evening on Wednesday, I’m afraid. I can put you in at half past six on
Thursday evening.
Your answers: 1. _______ 2. _______ 3. _______ 4. _______ 5. ________
6. _______ 7. _______ 8. _______ 9. _______ 10. _______

VII. Give the correct tense or form of the verbs in brackets to complete the following sentences. (10 pts)
1. How many times you (be) to London this year?  _____________________
2. The two girls (play) chess over there are my classmates.  _____________________
3. We must take an umbrella. It (rain).  _____________________
4. The guests (arrive) while I (still / cook).  _____________________
5. The rice-cooking festival (hold) every two years.  _____________________
6. I often (climb) trees when I was a little girl.  _____________________
7. Two miles (be) enough for her to go jogging every morning.  _____________________
8. I’m very bored. My mother always (complain) about her housework.  _____________________
9. Fred would like (admit) to the college.  _____________________
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VIII. Each of the following sentences contains one error. Underline and correct it. (5 pts)
1. We won’t get to the airport in least than 30 minutes.  _______________
2. Your grandfather and I are delighting that you passed your English exam.  _______________
3. People use first-aid in order for ease the victim’s pain and anxiety.  _______________
4. We believe that she feels very badly about her mistake.  _______________
5. The big present is wrapped in red papers is five dollars.  _______________

IX. Fill in each numbered space with ONE appropriate word. (10 pts)
Youth Month 2013 launched nationwide
th
(1) ______ February 28 , over 1,500 young people gathered at a ceremony to kick off Youth Month
2013 in the central province of Thua Thien Hue under the theme “Youth Action for an urban civilised
lifestyle”.
At the (2) ______, 500 youngsters volunteered to (3) ______ more than 400 units of blood to the Hue
Central Hospital. Hundreds of Youth Union members took part in propagation to (4) ______ public
awareness on environmental protection, traffic safety, and urban civilisation.
For the entire month of March, activities will (5) ______ directed to motivate young people’s
participation in diverse activities, (6) ______ giving feedback to the Draft Amendment of the 1992
Constitution, building a civilised lifestyle, protecting the environment (7) ______ urban landscape.
There will be “Green Sunday” and “Volunteering Saturday” with intensive activities to (8) ______ up
the surroundings, remove illegal advertising posters, eliminate black spots of pollution. The Youth Month
was first launched in 2004 and has become (9) ______ annual event for the youth, which aims (10) ______
increase young people’s responsibilities to the community and the nation.
Your answers: 1. _______ 2. _______ 3. _______ 4. _______ 5. ________
6. _______ 7. _______ 8. _______ 9. _______ 10. _______
X. Read the passage below and then circle the correct answer A, B, C or D. (10 pts)
Have you ever been to Britain? I’ve dreamed of going there (1) ______ I was a little girl and finally, (2) ______
the spring of 2012, it happened. I was there three weeks and (3) ______ much of that time soaking up the
culture, history, and scenery of this incredible island. I visited several districts in England, Wales and
Scotland and even (4) ______ a site trip to Ireland. Every place I went to seemed to be more interesting and
more beautiful (5) ______ the last.
The tour I was with began in London. Of all the sights I saw there, the Tower of London was the most (6)
______. The Tower is a building complex of incredibly rich history.
Also on the Thames are the Houses of Parliament and, of course, the clock tower housing “Big Ben”. I saw
so many landmarks I can hardly remember them all. Although it was just a glimpse of London I did, (7)
______, get a chance to see all the (8)______ famous places.
After (9) ______ of days in London we traveled to the south of England stopping to visit Stonehenge. If you
don’t know about Stonehenge there are a couple of links on my links page that will (10) ______ you to sites
that can fill you in.
1. A. for B. while C. since D. because
2. A. on B. in C. at D. to
3. A. spent B. took C. did D. used
4. A. did B. got C. spent D. made
5. A. then B. as C. with D. than
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8. A. more B. much C. most D. many
9. A. few B. some C. a couple D. little
10. A. reach B. take C. make D. send
XI. Read the following text then choose from the list A-F the best sentence to fill each of the spaces.
There is one extra sentence which you do not need. (5 pts)
I have recently become very worried about my 15-year-old son, Nick. Although he was never
brilliant at school, he used to get reasonable good marks. (1) ______.
He used to be such a good swimmer that he won several prizes. But now he has given up training.
And instead of neat clothes he used to wear, all he ever puts on is the same pair of shabby of old jeans and
a dirty sweatshirt.
(2) ______. Nick was in the kitchen. The radio was so loud that he didn’t hear me come behind him.
My handbag was on the table. (3) ______.
We had a terrible row. Finally, he broke down and confessed everything. He has been going every
day to a big amusement arcade near his school and playing electronics games with nick names like Space
Warrior and Alien Invaders. I had always thought they were harmless. (4) ______.
He has promised he won’t go there again, but I think he’s too addicted to stop. (5) ______. What can I
do to help him?
A. But now I realize that he’s so hooked on them, he’ll even steal from his own mother in order
to pay for the habit.
B. Even if he wanted to, he couldn’t - and he doesn’t .
C. I often leave it there so that I won’t forget it when I go out.
D. He had taken some money out of it and was just about to put it in his pocket.
E. But that isn’t all. Last Sunday, I got up earlier than usual.
F. But now his work has become so bad that his teachers say he is just wasting his time there.
Your answers: 1. _______ 2. _______ 3. _______ 4. _______ 5. ________
XII. Rewrite each of the following sentences so that it means the same as the first one, beginning with the given
words. (10 pts)
1. “You shouldn’t lend him any more money,” Mrs. Tuyet said to Nga.
 Mrs. Tuyet advised ______________________________________________________________.
2. Everyone was surprised to see Geoff leave the party early.
 To ____________________________________________________________________________.
3. It was so late that nothing could be done.
 It was too ______________________________________________________________________.
4. Is this the best price you can offer?
 Can’t you ______________________________________________________________________?
5. I don’t go to church every Sunday any longer.
 I used to _______________________________________________________________________.
6. I sent my friend a letter in London last week.
 A letter ________________________________________________________________________.
7. I last saw him when I was a student.
 I haven’t _______________________________________________________________________.
8. “Don’t forget to bring your passports with you when you go abroad.”
 She reminded ___________________________________________________________________.

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9. Smoking is not allowed in the ward.
 Would you _____________________________________________________________________?
10. He failed the exam because of his laziness.
 Because he______________________________________________________________________.
XIII. Use the given word to write the second sentence in such a way that it is as similar as possible in
meaning to the original sentence. Do not change the form of the given word. (5 pts)
1. I wanted to finish my homework, so I stayed up late last night. (as)
 I stayed ________________________________________________________________________.
2. The thick fog prevented me from driving to work. (made)
 The thick fog ____________________________________________________________________.
3. Nick hasn’t been to Vietnam before. (time)
 This is _________________________________________________________________________.
4. Mr. Lam teaches English. Mr. Hai teaches Math. (subject)
 Mr. Lam doesn’t _________________________________________________________________.
5. I’d rather not see him tomorrow. (want)
 I ______________________________________________________________________________.
XIV. Use the given suggestions to complete sentences. (5 pts)
1. Instead / reuse / plastic bags / we / use / cloth bags.
 _______________________________________________________________________________.
2. Will / you / have / look / house / me / while / I / be / holiday?
_______________________________________________________________________________?
3. We / hope / give / more / green / color / town / and / earn / money / group.
 ______________________________________________________________________________.
4. “Friends of the Earth” / be / organization / protect / planet.
 _______________________________________________________________________________.
5. It / brave / him / jump / river / save / child.
_______________________________________________________________________________.

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I. Select A, B, C or D only to indicate the word whose bold and underlined part is pronounced
differently from the rest.
1. A. looked B. watched C. stopped D. carried
2. A. bath B. father C. theater D. health
3. A. danger B. angry C. language D. passage
4. A. whole B. when C. where D. while
5. A. improvement B. equipment C. comment D. development
II. Choose the best option A, B, C or D to complete the following questions
6. She went to market without ____________ anything.
A. buy B. to buy C. bought D. Buying
7. ____________ she plays the piano!
A. How well B. How good C. What well D. What good
8. The new shopping mall is quite ____________ the present shopping area.
A. different from B. the same C. like to D. similar
9. There were _________________ flowers that I couldn’t dicide what to buy.
A. so many B. so few C. so little D. so much
10. Of my parents, my father is _________________
A. the stricter B. the strictest C. strict D. stricter
11. Would you _________________ cleaning the floor for me?
A. like B. please C. mind D. rather
12. I’ve never seen such an interesting _______________
A. performing B. performer C. performance D. performed
13. I’m sorry. I’m not ___________ to help you lift the table.
A. enough strong B. too strong C. strong enough D. enough strength.
14. I usually go to work by bus, but ________ and then I use my motorbike
A. again B. once C. now D. ever
15. There are not _____________ jobs for all of us.
A. so B. such C. too D. enough
III. Complete the following questions with the correct preposition.
16. She isn’t here ________________ the moment.
17. Warm clothes protect us ________________ bad weather.
18. What do you often do ________________ weekends.
19. We haven’t seen him _____________ last month.
20. He had an accident and was taken __________ hospital.
21. We regarded him ____________ a famous doctor.
22. You’re better ask __________ the information desk.
23. He borrowed $ 100 ______________ his father
24. “ Hamlet” is ____________ Shakespeare.
25. Jane fell _________ her bike and hit head on the road
IV. Fill the blanks with the right form of the CAPITAL words provided in the right column.
26. Their children have quite _____________ characters. DIFFERENCE
27. What is the correct ______________of this word? PRONOUNCE
28. Relax for some minutes and you’ll feel more _________ COMFORT
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30. My house is on the top of a hill. It’s very __________ there in the fall WIND
31. It is _______________ to eat too much sugar and fatty food. HEALTH
32. During his _____________ the family lived in Cornwall CHILD
33. Bell ______________ demonstrated his invention. SUCCESS
34. Every day, there are two _________ from Da Nang to Ho Chi Minh city. FLY
35. ______________ , dark clouds appeared and it began to rain. SUDDEN
V. Give the correct form of the verb in brackets.
36. Will you wait a minute while I (look) ____________ through the text ?
37. “ I hear you’ve bought a new house.” - “Yes, I ( move ) __________ in next week”
38. Look at those black clouds. It ( rain) __________
39. The film ( begin) ___________ at 7.30 or 8.00 this evening ?
40. Mai (telephone)____________ you when she comes back.
41. The pens ( produce ) ___________ by Thien Long Company are usually cheap and good.
42. “Do you mind if I sit here ?” – “ I ‘d rather you ( sit ) __________ over there”
43. The price ( become ) __________ more and more expensive these days.
44, + 45. Mr Binh ( know) ______ how to drive a car although he ( not learn) ________ it yet.
VI. Complete the following passage by choosing the best option, A, B, C or D.
For many people, traveling by plane is an exciting experience. Others, however, find the whole idea quite
terrifying, (46) _____ flying is no more dangerous (47) __________ any other form of travel and some experts say it is
considerably safer. It is known, however, that most accident occurs (48) ______________ taking off and landing when a
(49) _________ decisions are vitally important.
The people, (50) _______ job is to look (51) ______________ the passengers, the stewards and stewardesses play
an important part in helping passengers to (52) ___________ safe and comfortable. Indeed for many passengers being
(53) ___________ such care of is all part of the total experience. (54) ____________ other form of travel involves waiting
for people in quite the same (55) __________, with food, drink, newspapers, magazines, music, and even video films.
46- A. although B. too C. and D. because
47- A. than B. as C. then D. with
48- A. while B. during C. for D. through
49- A. leader’s B. chief ’s C. driver’s D. pilot’s
50- A. whose B. which C. their D. that
51- A. for B. up C. after D. round
52- A. feel B. rest C. experience D. lie
53- A. given B. kept C. shown D. taken
54- A. Any B. No C. All D. Not
55- A. way B. kind C. sort D. part
VI. Listen to the the following passage and complete the numbered blanks with one word you
hear.
When I (56) ________ a child I used to go to (57)_________________my grandmother. I thought her house was
very (58)_________________as a palace and the garden seemed bigger than a park. (59) _______ I grew up , the
house and garden seemed (60)__________________ but I still loved visiting the (61)_____________ lady. There
were so many beautiful things in the house. Sometimes, I played (62) _________ the doll’s house which was
older than grandmother herself. At (63) ____________ times, I looked (64)___________ books which were
(65)_________ interesting than my children’s book at home.

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VIII. There is a mistake in the four underlined parts of each sentence. Find it by choosing A, B, C or
D.
66. Have you ever seen a painting of Picasso yet ?
A B C D
67. “ Do you think anyone saw us ?” she told nervously.
A B C D
68. The plays writing by Shakespeare are very popular in the world.
A B C D
69. The employer said that he would give them a two – day trip to Phu Tho next week.
A B C D
70.My sister is studying very hard in order to pass the exam and getting scholarship at university.
A B C D
IX. Rewrite the sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first given.
71. Peter spent three hours repainting his house.
-> It __________________________________________________________
72. Old car tires are recycled to make shoes and sandals.
-> People ______________________________________________________
73. We arrived too late to see the film.
->. We didn’t ___________________________________________________
74. “Do you know to speak English?” He asked me.
->. He asked me _________________________________________________
75. The last time we met each other was ten years ago.
-> We haven’t ____________________________________________

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B. LEXICO-GRAMMAR (4.0/10)
I. Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest.
1. A. ancient B. delicious C. participate D. special
2. A. worked B. helped C. watched D. naked
3. A. position B. bottle C. product D. opposite
4. A. tidy B. prize C. written D. final
5. A. event B. end C. market D. festival
II. Choose the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress.
1. A. decorate B. prepare C. however D. tradition
2. A. collect B. festival C. explain D. design
3. A. participate B. unsuitable C. competition D. activity
4. A. wonderful B. traditional C. arrangement D. attractive
5. A. harvest B. perform C. council D. ancient
III. Choose the best option to complete each sentence.
1. I will return you the book as soon as I_______ reading it.
A. finishing B. finish C. finished D. will finish
2. He is getting married _______ a famous film star this weekend.
A. with B. to C. for D. after
3. The heavy rain has caused _______in many parts of the country.
A. storms B. droughts C. typhoon D. floods
4. Deaf-mutes can_______ speak_______ hear.
A. both/ and B. either/ or C. neither/ nor D. not only/ but also
5. They _______from Canada to America to find work.
A. started B. demonstrated C. delivered D. emigrated
6. Doctor insists _______ for a few days.
A that he is resting B. his resting C. him to rest D. that he rest
7. The number of cars on the road _______.
A. increase B. is increasing C. are going to increase D. are increasing
8. _______bacon and eggs every morning.
A. I am used to eat B. I used to eating C. I am used to eating D. I use to eat
9. The team really looks good tonight because the coach had them _______ every night this week.
A. practice B. to practice C. practiced D. the practice
10. The road _______ to the sea is very rough.
A. goes B. to go C. going D. is going
IV. Each of the following sentences has one mistake. Identify and correct the mistakes.
1. Keep the cheese freshly by wrapping each one individually.
A B C D
2. What is the most important thing in really life?
A B C D
3. Da Lat is known like a city of pines, waterfalls and flowers.
A B C D
4. The river bank was covered by weed.
A B C D
5. The harder he tried the worst he danced before the large audience.
A B C D
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6. A flower growing in the garden is more beautiful than a flower stood in a vase.
A B C D
7. A five - thousand - dollar reward were offered for the capture of the escaped criminals.
A B C D
8. In the mid-nineteenth century, an Englishman had someone designed a Christmas card.
A B C D
9. His illness is probably because stress.
A B C D
10. Jack asked his boss could he have a day off.
A B C D
V. Supply an appropriate form of the words in CAPITALS.
1. WEIGH Every woman nowadays seems to want to lose (1) _________. It has become
2. DAY almost a (2) _________ topic of conversation.
3. END Otherwise sensible women spend hours in (3) __________ argument about
4. DISCUSS what to eat. Newspaper articles are eagerly read and radio and TV (4) _______
5. AVAIL carefully listened to. There is so much information (5) _______ it is no wonder
people get confused.
Women who are slimming can never enjoy a meal without being afraid of
6. ORGANIZE (6) ___________ their diet. And when they have lost a few pounds are they
7. HAPPY really any (7) _______. Is it really a fact of life that slim women are the only
8. ATTRACT really (8) _______ ones? No, in some parts of the world a husband would be(9)
9. SHAME _______ to be seen with a thin wife. Nevertheless, if a woman really has a
10. DECIDE slimming problem, there is only one (10) _______ to make: Eat Less
C. READING (2.5/10)
I. Choose the most suitable answer from the four options marked A, B, C, or D to complete each of
the numbered gaps in the passage below. .
In the waters around New York City is a very small island called Liberty Island. On Liberty Island
there is a very special statue called the Statue of Liberty. It is one of the most (1) _______ sights in the
world.
The Statue of Liberty was a gift (2) _______ the people of France to the people of the United States. The
statue was made by a French (3) _______ named Fredric Auguste Bartholdi. The inner support system was
designed by Gustave Eiffel, the same man who made the famous Eiffel Tower in Paris.
Liberty, of course, (4) _______ freedom, and the Statue of Liberty was given to the United States to (5)
_______ the one-hundredth anniversary of U.S independence from England. The statue was built in France,
(6) _______ apart piece by piece, and the rebuilt in the United States. It was opened to the (7) _______ on
October 28, 1886.
(8) _______ you might expect, the statue is very big. Visitors can ride an elevator from the (9) _______ to the
bottom of the statue. If they want to, they can then walk up the 168 steps to reach the head of the statue where they
can look out and enjoy the beautiful (10) _______of the city of New York.
1. A. well-known B. celebrated C. famous D. notorious
2. A. from B. by C. of D. for
3. A. sculpture B. sculptor C. carver D. potter
4. A. indicates B. points out C. clarifies D. means
5. A. organize B. commemorate C. celebrate D. hold
6. A. taken B. brought C. broken D. torn
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7. A. humans B. crowd C. people D. public
8. A. So B. Like C. As D. Thus
9. A. surface B. ground C. soil D. level
10. A. sight B. view C. scene D. scenes
II. Complete the passage with the suitable words.
Learning a language is, in some way, like (1) _________ how to fly or play the piano. There (2)
____________ important differences, but there is a very important similarity. It is this: learning how to do
such things needs lots (3) ___________ practice. It is never simply to “know” something. You must be able to
“do” things with what (4) ___________ know. For example, it is not enough simply to read a book on (5)
___________ to fly an aeroplane. A (6) ___________ can give you lots of information about how to fly, but if only
read a book and then try to (7) ____________without a great deal of practice first, you will crash and kill (8)
____________ .The same is true of (9) ____________the piano. So you think it is enough simply to read about it?
Can you play the piano without having lots of (10) ____________ first?
III. Read the following directions on medicine and ointments, and then write true (T) or false (F) for each sentence
below.
PARATECIL TABLETS
For headache, colds and influenza
Dose: (Unless told otherwise by a doctor)
Adults and children over 12 years: one to two tablets
Take the tablets three or four times daily every four hours.
Don’t continue to take the tablets for more than three days. If you do
not get better after this time, see your doctor.
Do not take more than the dose.
Keep the tablets in a safe place because they can be dangerous to
young children.
ANTI-STING
For insect bites and stings. Help to prevent pain and itching.
IMPORTANT: Use on the skin only. Rub gently on the skin two or
three times daily for up to three days. Keep out of the reach of
children.
If there is no improvement within three days, see your doctor.

Write T or F:
1. _______ Take two Paratecil tablets every four hours for up to three days.
2. _______ Use Anti-sting for mosquito bites.
3. _______ All adults and children with headache, cold and influenza can take one or two
Paratecil tablets.
4. _______ You can swallow Anti-sting to help prevent pain.
5. _______ Don’t take Paratecil tablets for longer than three days.

D. WRITING (2.5/10)
I. Complete these sentences in such a way that they remain unchanged from the original ones.

1- The last time I saw her was in 2005.

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 I haven't .................................................................................................... .................................. ................................ ....................
2- He is writing a book on biology.
 A book on biology ...................................................................... .................................. ...................................... .........................
3- Going swimming in the summer is interesting.
 It ................................................................................................... .................................. ........................................ ............................
4- He was punished by his mother
 His mother.......................................................................... .................................. ............................................... ...........................
5-“Don’t play video games too much, Minh"Mr Ha said.
 Mr Ha asked ..................................................................... .................................. ............................................. ...............................
6- Tom is not as tall as Mary.
 Mary......................................................................................... .................................. ....................................... ..................................
7- How is the weather ?
What’s..................................................................................... .................................. ....................................... ....................................
8-“Please turn down the radio for me,” said my father.
 My father asked............................................................................ .................................. ........................... ......................................
9- Many trees are cut down to make paper.
 They.... .......................................................................................... .................................. .............................. .....................................
10- She cleaned the house.Then she went to the market.
 After................. ............................................................................. .................................. .................................. .................................
II. Write a passage.
Many people want to have a life in the city, others like the countryside. What is your favorite place to live?
Give some details in about 90 to 100 words to support your idea? These guidelines will help you:
- Where do you want to live? Why
- How is the life there? (The environment/people …..)
- How do people earn their living?
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I.Circle the letter A, B, C or D in each sentence before the word that has the underlined part
pronounced differently from the rest. ( 1pt)
1. A. sunbathe B. write C. facsimile D. surface
2. A. lunar B. cruel C. tutor D. produce
3. A. chemistry B. headache C. character D. challenging
4. A. typhoon B. look C. afternoon D. cartoon
5. A . tradition B. question C. production D. pronunciation
II.Choose the word or phrase which best completes each of the following sentences. Write your
answers in the table below(1pt)
1. It’s at least a month since……………….John.
A. I last seen B. I have last seen C. I last see D. I last saw
2. I think I’ll buy this pair of shoes. They................ me really well.
A. fit B. are fitting C. have fit D. are fitted
3. I’ll tell my uncle all the news when I ............... him.
A. will see B. am going to see C. see D. shall see
4. Our neighbours are very ...................... on camping holidays.
A. interested B. fond C. eager D. keen
5. She kindly offered to .................. me the way to the station.
A. explain B. show C. direct D. describe
6. Thank you very much .................... the Christmas gift .
A. of B. with C. for D. about
7. It is raining outside, and Tom brought his umbrella with him …….he wouldn’t get wet.
A. so as to B. in order C. so that D. in order to
8. I found it difficult to eat with chopsticks. But now I ................... with them.
A. used to eat B. am used to eating C. use to eat D. am used to eat
9. I think Egypt is a ........................ country.
A. fascinate B. fascinated C. fascination D. fascinating
10. We had a party last night. I ....................... spend all morning clearing up the mess.
A. must have B. have been to C. have had to D. have must
ANSWERS:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

III. Use the correct form of the words in brackets to complete sentences (1pt)
11. Huy makes friends very easily because he is very ……………..( SOCIAL)
2“The lost shoe” is one of the …………………. stories I like best. ( TRADITION)
3Our teacher always………………………. us to work hard. (COURAGE)
4The tiger wanted to see the farmer's ............. (WISE)
5The scouts do the ................work (VOLUNTEER)
6 Bell_________________ demonstrated his invention. (SUCCESS)
7. __________________, dark clouds appeared and it began to rain. (FORTUNATE)
8. Every day, there are two ______________ from Da Nang to Ho Chi Minh city. (FLY)
9. Thank you for your………………...… (KIND)
10. Thomas Watson was bell’s …………… , wasn’t he? (ASSIST)
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IV. Read the following passage and choose the best answer(1pt)
Footprints on the moon
Long ago a lot of people thought the moon was a god. Other people thought it was a light in the sky. And
others thought it was a big ball of cheese!
Then telescopes were made. And men saw that the moon was really another world. They wondered
what it was like. they dreamed of going there. On July 20, 1969, that dream came true. Two American men
landed on the moon. Their names were Neil Armstrong and Edwin Aldrin. The first thing the men found
was that the moon is covered with dust. The dust is so thick that the men left footprints where they
walked. Those were the first marks a living thing had ever made on the moon. And they could stay there
for years and years. There is no wind or rain to wipe them off. The two men walked on the moon for
hours. They picked up rocks to bring back to earth for study. They dug up dirt to bring back and they set
up machines to find
out things people wanted to know. Then they climbed back into their moon landing craft.
Next day the landing craft roared as the two men took off from the moon. They joined Micheal Collins in
the spaceship that waited for them above the moon. Then they were off on their long trip back to earth.
Behind them they left the plains , the tall mountains of the moon and they left the machines they had set
up. Above all, they left their footprints that may last forever.
1. This story tells .....................
A. about the first men to walk on the moon.
B. how men found footprints on the moon.
C. what the men brought back from their trip to the moon.
D. who had left footprints on the moon before the two men landed there.
2. A telescope ........................
A. makes balls of light seem brighter.
B. turns the moon into another world.
C. makes many of men’s dreams come true.
D. makes faraway things seem closer.
3. The men brought rocks and dirt from the moon because..........
A. they wanted something to show they were there.
B. people wanted to use them to learn about the moon.
C. they wanted to keep them as souvenirs.
D. they might sell them to scientists.
4. The Americans’ machines will most likely stay on the moon until ..............
A. someone take them away.
B. a storm covers them with dust.
C. rain and wind destroy them.
D. they become rusty and break to pieces.
5. The next people who go to the moon most likely could ...................
A. find that the machines have disappeared.
B. leave the first set of footprints on the moon.
C. find the places where Armstrong and Aldrin walked.
D. find that dust has wiped off the two men’s footprints.
V. Fill in each numbered blank with a suitable word (1pt)

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 We have an alarm-clock. It was ...(1)... in 1867. It was a Swiss make. My father likes ...(2)... very much
because it is a present ...(3)... Mr. Anderson, a friend of ...(4)... . Mr. Anderson ...(5).... my grandfather ...(6)...
his 80th birthday. It always keeps good ...(7)... . ...(8)... to it, we never get ...(9)... late.
It has a good sound when it ...(10)... the time. It is a preciuos thing in our family.
ANSWERS:
1………………. 2……………….. 3……………….. 4………………… 5……………….
6………………. 7………………. 8………………. 9………………… 10………………

VI. Complete the sentences using the correct form of the verbs in the brackets (1pts)
1. I (give) a nice gift when I was fourteen.
2. This letter must (type) before the director leaves here for London.
3. Why you (not work)? It’s 8.30 now?
4. Look! Those dogs and cats (feed) by the little girl.
5. She said she (pick) me up at the airport the following morning.
6. Do you mind if I (use) your computer for some minutes?
7. Nothing (give) to you if you don’t obey me.
8. Would you mind if I (sit) next to you?
9. She told me (not smoke) in her room.
10. I know you have lived in this house for a long time. When your father (buy) it?
ANSWERS:
1………………. 2……………….. 3……………….. 4………………… 5……………….
6………………. 7………………. 8………………. 9………………… 10………………

VII. Rewrite the sentences so that it has the same meaning as the sentence printed before (1pt)
1. Has anyone asked you for your opinions?
Have you ........................................................................................................?
2. I’ll only help you if you promise to try harder.
Unless........ ....................................................................................................
3. Susan is better at mathematics than Sarah.
Sarah..... .........................................................................................................
4. It’s two months since I last had a good night’s sleep.
I ...................... ..............................................................................................
5. They’re going to built a new hospital in my home town.
A new ..........................................................................................................
6. “ I must go home before noon,” said Mrs. Nga.
Mrs. Nga .....................................................................................................
7. “ Children, don’t play soccer here,” said the old man to the children.
The old man......... .......................................................................................
8. Ba is too short to reach the top shelf.
The top shelf.............................................................................................
9. It is difficult for Tom to anwer the questions.
Tom finds..................................................................................................
10. Let’s go out for a walk.
Why.........................................................................................................?

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done as an example. (1pt)
0. My brother are a teacher. 0. ______is _________
1. I go to see her if I have enough time. 1. _________________
2. It is not easy do that difficult work. 2.___________________
3. He drove such fast that he won the race. 3.___________________
4. I wish I can go with you to the countryside next weekend. 4. ________________
5. When she came, I read her letter. 5 ___________________
6. It’s dangerous to drive fastly in busy streets. 6.___________________
7. The bicycle is so expensive for me to buy. 7.___________________
8. Dave is a friend of mine. I knew him for a long time. 8.__________________
IX. Complete the following sentences by using the suggested words. (1pts)
1. Although / Nam / I / has / quite / different / characters, we / be / close / friend .
…………………………………………………………………………………………
2. My grandmother / used / tell / us / folktales / when / we / small.
…………………………………………………………………………………………
3. Lan / get / good / marks / because / she / work / hard / final exam.
…………………………………………………………………………………………
4. Alexander Graham Bell / born / Edinburgh / Scotland / nineteenth century.
…………………………………………………………………………………………
5. My father / be home / before / seven / because / want / see / 7 / o’clock news.
…………………………………………………………………………………………
6. That / very / kind / you / help / me / this math problem.
…………………………………………………………………………………………
7. We / raise / funds / by / collect / waste paper / and / break / glass.
…………………………………………………………………………………………
8. What / you / do / when / I call / the phone?
…………………………………………………………………………………………
9. This work / have to / finish / before / five o’clock.
………………………………………………………………………………………
10. If / she / not invite / birthday party / I / not / go.
………………………………………………………………………………………

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Question 1:
a- Choose the word whose underlined part is pronouced differently from that of the others in each
group.
1. A- thank B- than C- month D- youth
2. A- advantage B- adventure C- advertise D- addtion
3. A- main B- complain C- curtain D- entertain
4. A- good B- noon C- soon D- food
5. A- sing B- morning C- long D- angry

b- Supply the correct form of the verb in brackets:

1. When we (see) ……....................... them last night, they (sing)…............................ in the hall .
2. We (wait)….......................… for you when you (get)……....................... back tomorrow.
3. They (not come)….......................… home until they (see)……....................... everything.
4. What did you think the children (do)……....................... when we (get) …….......................home last night?
5. I’m sure the letter won’t arrive in time unless it (send)….......................… by air.

Question 2 :
a- Fill each blank with correct form of the word given in capital letters.
1. He was ……...............…. when he did the test badly. HOPE
2. We started our trip on a beautiful …......…… morning. SUN
3. I enjoyed the book very much, because it was so …........…….. READ
4. What time do you …...........…….. start work ? USE
5. I really don’t think he has the ….......……. to do this job. ABLE
6. He was very ….......…. of the work he had done. PRIDE
7. Thank you for a very …….......… evening. ENJOY
8. Their ….........…. has lasted a lifetime. FRIEND
9. He cycled …............…… and had an accident. CARE
10. She has one of the biggest …….…...................in Britain. COLLECT

b- Correct the wrong form of verbs in the following sentences.

1. I enjoyed to listen to her song.
2. The breaking glass was still on the floor.
3. He walked away without to look back.
4. Most of people inviting to dinner were old friends.
5. We’re looking forward to visit London.

Question 3: Read the text below then choose the right sentence a, b, c or d.
Do you like seasons?
The four seasons in Britain are very different. Read about what Daniel and Fiona think about
winter, spring, summer and autumn.
Daniel

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 Autumn is very beautiful time of the year. The leaves on the trees go brown, red and yellow and
they go down. I love to watch it ! We play in the parks a lot but we wear warm clothes, because the days
get cold. School starts again in autumn, at the beginning of September. I don’t like school !
Summer is the time for me! School finishes in July and we can play in the parks all the time.
Sometimes it is very hot. People are happier and they talk with their friends and go for a walks more. The
days are very long. In July, for example, it gets dark only about 10 o’clock. It’s very difficult to go to sleep
at night!
Fiona
It’s very cold in winter! Sometimes, we have a lot of snow and we can make snowmen. I don’t like
winter because we can’t go for a walks very much. We wear thick clothes and in our house it
sometimes gets cold. When we come home from
school at 4 o’clock, it is already dark. I don’t like it at all! But there is one good thing about winter -
Chirismas!
After the long winter, sprong is great! There are new leaves on the trees and the birds start to sing.
We can go for long walks again and play in the park. The days are longer and it doesn’t get dark until
about six o’clock. It’s much warmer but it rains a lot and the days are very windy.
1. a- Daniel likes autumn because the trees are beautiful.
b- Daniel likes autumn because school starts in September.
c- Daniel doesn’t play in the park in autumn because the days are cold.
d- Daniel goes to school with great pleasure.
2. a- School in Britain finishes in May.
b- Daniel doesn’t like to meet his friends in the park in summer.
c- People in Great Britain sometimes have hot summers.
d- In July it is dark at nine.
3. a- Daniel always goes to sleep at eight in summer because the days are shorter than in winter.
b- It is always very hot in Britain in summer.
c- Daniel doesn’t like autumn at all !
d- In summer Daniel is happier than in autumn because he doesn’t go to school.
4. a- Fiona makes snowmen every day in winter.
b- Fiona likes to go for walks with her friends.
c- Fiona doesn’t like winter because it is cold in winter.
d- It never gets cold in Fiona’s house.
5. a- Winters are short in Britain.
b- Fiona comes home in the afternoon.
c- Fiona doesn’t like winter at all !
d- It never snows in Great Britain.
6. a- Fiona likes spring very much.
b- Fiona likes dark winter days.
c- It gets dark at 5 in the afternoon in spring.
d- In Great Britain it doesn’t rain much in spring.

Question 4: Complete the sentences with at / in.

1. Hamid works …….. a restaurant ……….. Oxford.
2. We live ……….. number 32 Redland Road now.
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3. We had a wonderful week ………… Madrid.
4. The accident happened because the driver didn’t stop ………. the traffic lights.
5. There’s a supermarket ……….. the end of the street.
6. We had a great fun last night ………. Mick’s party.
7. Are there any fish …….. this river ?
8. It’s too cold to go out. I’m staying ……….. home tonight.

Question 5: Fill in each blank with one suitable word.

1. Quiet please! The headmaster would like to ….……….….. a few words.
2. You are late; we’ve been waiting for you ……….……….. eight o’clock.
3. ………………... he is wrong, almost everyone admires him.
4. I don’t think I’ve lent you this book before, …………….….. I ?
5. Many people find ……………….. difficult to give up smoking.
6. I don’t know ……………….… to call him, Mister or Doctor.
7. We must find him, ………….…… he is.
8. If I had today …………….…., I would go to the seaside.
9. Practice ……………….… perfect.
10. The book I am talking about is that …………….…. on the second shelf.

Question 6: Rewrite each sentence, beginning as shown, so that the meaning stays the same.
1. It isn’t necessary to finish the work today.
You don’t ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
2. John finally managed to get a job.
John finally succeeded ……………………………………………………………………………...………………….
3. That’s the last time I go to that restaurant.
I certainly …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
4. “I advise you to take a holiday,” the doctor continued.
You’d ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
5. If you don’t rest yourself you really will be ill.
Unless ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……

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I. Choose the word whose bold part is pronounced differently from the others in each group.
Write your answer A, B, C or D on your answer sheet.
1. A. absent B. campus C. label D. relax
2. A. claimed B. walked C. laughed D. helped
3. A. there B. they C. than D. thing
4. A. hard B. honor C. house D. hand
II.Choose the word whose main stress position is placed differently from the others in each group.
Write your answer A, B, C or D on your answer sheet.
1. A. finish B. revise C. prefer D. produce
2. A. purpose B. entrance C. music D. typhoon
3. A. interesting B. necessity C. pollution D. environment
4. A. excellent B. popular C. efficient D. beautiful
PART TWO: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
I. Choose the correct word or phrase to complete each of the following sentences.
Write your answer A, B, C or D on your answer sheet.
1. Auld Lang Syne is a song _____ is sung on New Year’s Eve.
A. which B. when C. whom D. where
2. Jeans are very _____ with young people all over the world.
A. favorite B. suitable C. popular D. famous
3. Tornadoes are _____ storms which pass overland below a thunderstorm.
A. funnel-shaped B. circle-shaped C. tropical D. Snow
4. _____ take the train instead of the bus. It’s faster and more reliable.
A. Why not B. Why don’t C. How about D. Let’s
5. She was very tired. _____, she tried to finish the game.
A. Although B. So C.And D. However
6. Passover is celebrated in Israel and by all _____ people.
A. English B. Vietnamese C. Japanese D. Jewish
7. I suggest using showers instead of baths because baths use twice _____ showers.
A. more water than B. less water than C. As much water as D. fewer water than
8. She is a good singer. She sings _____ .
A. beauty B. beautify C. beautiful D. beautifully
II. Choose the correct tense or form of the verbs in brackets to complete each sentences.
Write your answers on your answer sheet.
1. My sister advised me _____ this book. (to read/reading/read)
2. She said that she _____ an English exam the following week. (had/would have/will have)
3. In 1995, a huge earthquake _____ the city of Kobe in Japan. (strike/struck/to strike)
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 4. She never goes to school late, _____? (does she/is she/doesn’t she)
5. Paul is not used to _____ on the right. (drive/driving/drove)
6. 6 The authors spent 6 years _____his best novel. (to write/writing/wrote)
7. Little Jane _____ to the zoo by her brother. (is often taken/often takes/has often taken)
8. What _____ when he came to your house yesterday? (were you doing/are you doing/did you do)
9. If it _____ tomorrow, we will go on a picnic. (not rain/will not rain/does not rain)
10. _____ the room, he said hello to us. (Enter/Entering/To enter)

III. Fill in the blank in the following sentences with ONE suitable preposition.
Write your answers on your answer sheet.
1. Mary was very impressed _____ the beauty of Hue.
2. What do usually have _____ breakfast?
3. He still keeps in touch _____ us.
4. Malaysia is divided _____ two regions, East Malaysia and West Malaysia.
5. We’ll have a meeting _____ 8 am and 10 am tomorrow.

PART THREE: READING

I. Fill each blank in the following passage with ONE suitable word. Write your answers on your
answer sheet.
English is a very useful language. If we ___(1)___ English, we can go to any countries we like. We will not
find it hard to make people understand ___(2)___ we want to say.. English also ___(3)___ us to increase our
knowledge as hundreds on various subjects are ___(4)___ in English everyday. It has helped to spread
ideas and knowledge to all corners of the ___(5)___. And above all, the English language has help to build
better friendship and understanding ___(6)___ countries of the world.
II. Read the passage and decide whether the following statements are true or false.
Write your answers on your answer sheet.
May people still believe that natural resources will never be used up. Actually, the world’s resources are
limited. Nobody knows exactly how much fossil fuel is left. However, we should use them economically
and try to find out alternative source of energy. According to Professor Marvin Burnham of the England
Institute of Technology, we have to start conserving coal, oil and gas before it is too late and nuclear
power is a potential alternative.
However, many people do not approve of using nuclear power because it is dangerous. What would
happen if there were a serious nuclear accident? Radioactivity causes cancer and may badly affect many
future generations.
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Therefore, while scientists are trying to find out other sources of energy, the most important thing for us
to do now is to use our natural resources as economically as we can.
1. Natural resources will never run out. __________
2. We don’t know exactly how much fossil fuel is left. __________
3. According to Professor Marvin Burnham, solar energy will be one of the alternatives to fossil fuels.
__________
4. All people agree that nuclear power is a dangerous source of energy. __________
5. Radioactivity is very harmful to health. __________
6. Natural resources should be used as much as possible. __________

PART FOUR: WRITING

I. Finish the second sentence in such a way that is similar to that of the original one.
Write your answers on your answer sheet.
1. People should stop experiments on animals.
=> Experiments……………………………………………………….
2. “Can you lend me some money, Mary?” he asked.
=> He asked…………………………………………………………….
3. My sister has worked in the factory since 2001
=>My sister started…………………………………………………
4. I’m sorry I can’t go to the party tonight.
=> I wish…………………………………………………………………..
II. Use the suggested words to write complete sentences. Write your answers on your answer
sheet.
1. It/take/half an hour/get/home village/bus.
=> ……………………………………………………………………………
2. We/not see/him/long time.

=> ……………………………………………………………………………

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PART TWO: PHONETICS
I. Choose one word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others by
circling A, B, C, or D: (5  0,2=1,0 pt)
11. A. ancient B. delicious C. participate D. special
12. A. worked B. helped C. watched D. naked
13. A. position B. bottle C. product D. opposite
14. A. tidy B. prize C. written D. final
15. A. event B. end C. market D. festival

II. Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the others (5 0,2=1,0 pt)
16. A. decorate B. prepare C. however D. tradition
17. A. collect B. festival C. explain D. design
18. A. participate B. unsuitable C. competition D. activity
19. A. wonderful B. traditional C. arrangement D. attractive
20. A. harvest B. perform C. council D. ancient

PART THREE: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR

I. Circle the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences: (15  0,2=3,0 pts)
21. Last summer we went on a three-………….tour including San Francisco, Los Angles and Las Vegas.

A. centers B. cities C. towns D. center

22. Why did you lend him that book? I …………………….it.

A. am still reading B. was still reading

C. still read D. still reading
23. On the island of Alcatraz, there is a famous ………………….., where criminals are kept.

A. house B. flat C. accommodation D. prison

24. When you have a blister, prick it with a very clean ……..……and then put a plaster on it.

A. needle B. scissors C. stick D. knife

25. Trucks and trains are used to carry farm ……………..to the city.

A. products B. production C. work D. cottage

26.Most of the goods …………………….in this factory are exported.

A. make B. making C. made D. to make

27. Some of the new horror movies are …………………because they are so realistic.

A. frightening B. frighten C. frightened D. being frightened

28. When I arrived, there was a big red car ……………….outside the house.

A. park B. parked C. parking D. parks

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29. A numbers of questions were ………………..in the discussion..

A. raised B. made C. done D. found

30. Soft ducks feathers ………………..to make pillows.

A. will be used B. are used

C.are going to be used D. are using

31. We spent a week ……………………..our house.

A. repaint B. to repaint C. repainted D. repainting

32. After………….……. the conditions I decided………………for the competition.
A. hearing/not B. hear / not enter C. to hear/ not to D. hearing/ not to
entering enter enter

33. The only man-made ……………..…..can be seen from the Moon is the Great Wall of China.

A. house B. building C. structure D. sky scraper

34. The teacher was very strict. Nobody dared …………….during his lesson.

A. talk B. to talk C. talking D. talked

35. Harry said to Mary, “Do you have time to help me?”

Harry asked Mary …………………………..time to help him.

A. does she have B. if she has C. did she have D. if she had

II. Fill in the blanks with the correct prepositions: (7  0,2=1,4 pts)

36. He went to England ………..order to learn English.

37. Thank you …………….your letter of invitation.

38. When I don’t know the meaning of a word I look it …………in the dictionary.

39. Life in the countryside is always a struggle ……………nature.

40. You have to keep all dangerous objects…………….children’s reach.

41. The headmaster was ill so David went ……………his place.

42. This text is too long I can’t learn it …………..heart.

III. Write the correct form of the words given in capital letters: (7  0,2=1,4 pts)

43. I think ………………….games are good for our health. (DOOR)

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44. Pedestrians should walk on the ………………, not in the street. (WALK)

45. Tam and I played for the school football team. We were …………………. (TEAM)

46. Our school has been making ………………….for the upcoming sports contests. (PREPARE)

47. A special chemical is used to ………………..the wood pulp. (WHITE)

48. To play computer games all day is an …………….…….habit. (HEALTH)

49. Can you see any …………………between these two calculators? (DIFFERENT)

IV. Supply the correct form of the verbs in the brackets: (6  0,2=1,2 pts)

50. The river Nile (flow)..........................into the Mediterranean sea.

51. The river (flow) ..............................very fast today, much faster than usual.

52. Can you help (do) …………………the washing up?- I hate it.

53. The gate (lock)…………………….at 6.30 pm every day.

54. When we met Binh and Huong yesterday, we (walk) ....................................through the park.

55. Your poem should (write)………………….in English.

PART FOUR: READING

I. Read and circle the best option A, B, C or D to complete the passage: (10  0,2=2,0 pts)
Are you “green” enough?

Thanks (56)…………….the Internet,we are now living in a global village. We have more information about
other countries (57) ……………….ever before. We know as much about the situation in Africa (58)
………………….in the USA, pollution which (59)……………….in one country will affect other countries, too.

For example, nuclear power is not dangerous only for one country (60)…………………is an international
problem. If we do not take action soon, the possibility of a nuclear (61) ………………….is very real. We
should all recycle our (62)……………….not hope “green” people will do it for us. Some people think (63)
………………..resouces will go on forever, but they (64)………………… . We all have an obligation (65)
…………………our environment.

56. A. to B. for C. of D. from

57. A. as B. than C. more D. all

58. A. than B. as well C. as D. more than

59. A. produces B. producing C. is produce D. is produced

60. A. but B. and C. or D. so

61. A. event B. happening C. disaster D. incident

62. A. rubbish B. garbage C. waste D. all are correct

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 63. A. nature B. natural C. man-made D. artificial

64. A. will B. shan’t C. won’t D. may

65. A. to protect B. protect C. protecting D. protected

II. There is a mistake in each following sentence. Find and correct it:

(5  0,2 = 1.0 pt)

Eg: 0. I haven’t saw my grandmother for two years. 0/ seen

66. The explanation that our teacher gave us was different than the

A B
66. ->
one you gave us.

C D

67. Almost everyone has heard the more famous Olympic saying

A
67. ->
“Stronger, Higher, Faster”.

B C D

68. I strongly believe that friends plays a very important role in

A B C
68. ->
our life.

69. It is a festival in which people have their bulls to fight against

A B C D 69. ->

each other.

70. If I am Trang, I would be very angry with you.

70. ->
A B C D

III. Read the passage and fill the suitable words in the blank: (10  0,2=2 pts)
As a student I have to learn a lot of subjects and English is one of them. We have English lessons (71)
…………………Tuesday and Friday mornings. My English class (72)………………..very big with 50 students
(73)……………….different cities in Viet Nam. My teacher often gives us a lot of homework so I try (74)
………………..it carefully before I go to class. In class, I listen to the teacher attentively, answer the teacher’s
(75)……………………..in English and practise English (76)…………………my classmates. I think (77)
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………………..isn’t easy to learn English because you speak it in one way and write it in the (78)
…………………..way. That is why at first I found it difficult to learn English. But day after day, thanks (79)
………………..our teacher’s help and my great effort, I have made some progress in my English now and I
hope that one day I can read English books in the originals and communicate (80) ……………………English
well.

PART FIVE: WRITING

I. Rearrange the words to make meaningful sentences: (5  0,2 = 1.0 pt)
81. protect/can/the/fruit/life/and/vegetables/shelf/Packaging/of/some/.

…………………………………………………..

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

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………82.

be/for/drinks/bottles/and/shampoo/starting/used/plastic/is/for/a/to/range/of/Recycled/.

…………………………………………………..

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

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………83.

in/saves/Using/manufacture/of/material/energy/considerable/less/the/amounts/.

…………………………………………………..

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

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………

84. The/more/that/we/manufacturers/refills/will/more/likely/it/is/use/the/range/increase/the/.

…………………………………………………..

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

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………

85.for/the/Recycling/materials/natural/helps/important/raw/and/conserve/future/habitats/

protects/.

…………………………………………………..
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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II. Complete the second sentence, using the word given in brackets so that it has a similar meaning
to the first sentence. Do not change the words given in any way: (5  0,4=2,0 p)
86. We had to wait two hours for Donald.

-> Donald kept……………………………………………..………….............................................................................……………………..

87. “Have you been out at all this evening, Mr. Johnson?” The detective asked.

-> The detective wanted to find out.....……………………...............................................................…………………......................

88. Does he know enough French to work as a translator?

-> Is his………………………………………………………………...............................................................................……………………….?

89. A Spanish architect designed our house.

-> Our house……………………………… .................................................................................................................................................

90. This is my first visit to Hue, the ancient capital city in Viet Nam.

-> This is the first time……………………..…………………….….................................................................…………………………..

III. Write a thank-you letter about 100 - 120 words to your friend. Invite your friend to go to
somewhere. Arrange to contact your friend:

(don’t show your name, your school or your village): (2.0pts)

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I. Circle the letter A, B, C or D before the word in each group that has the underlined part
pronounced differently from the rest. (1,25pts)
1. A. promised B. hopped C. booked D. burned
2. A. though B. ought C. thought D. bought
3. A. hard B. carry C. card D. yard
4. A. try B. why C. heavy D. dry
5. A. cool B. food C. look D. flood
II. Circle A, B, C or D to complete the following sentences . (5,75pts)
1. The teacher told him ___________ up late.
A. to not stay B. to stay not C. to stay not D. not to stay
2. My father is good at ____________ English.
A. speaking B. spoken C. speak D. to speak
3. We are all ________ that you passed your English exam. Congratulation!
A. relieved B. afraid C. delighted D. certain
4. “__________to come and have dinner with us?” “I’d love to but I’m very busy”.
A. would you mind B. could you please C. Would you like D. Do you enjoy
5. I am very _____________ in the information you have given me.
A. concerned B. interested C. surprised D. worried
6. Can you tell me where ______________ ?
A. she does B. does she C. she is D. is she
7. You have to work ____________ for the coming exam.
A. hardly B. more hardly C. more hard D. hard
8. I saw her _____________ the flowers in the garden.
A. watering B. watered C. be watered D. is watering
9. They had their luggage ___________ by the porter.
A. carry B. carrying C. to carry D. carried
10. She often spends her weekend ___________ through pleasant open countryside.
A. travel B. traveling C. to travel D. to traveling
11- My brother is studying hard ......................... pass the exam.
A. for B. in order to C. so to D. so that
12- We have studied ................... seven o'clock.
A. for B. at C. since D. to
13- He was born in England. English is his .................................
A. mother tongue B. first language
C. foreign language D. A and B are correct
14- It's dangerous .......................... in this river.
A. swim B. to swim C. swimming D. swam
15- ........................... to America yet ?
A. Were you B. Have you ever been C.Were you been D. Are you
16- The boy was ....................... by the dog
A. bite B. bit C. bited D. bitten
17- My father used ...................... me to school.
A. took B. taking C. to take D. take

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18- Would you mind ................... for a few minutes?
A. to wait B. waiting C. wait D. be waiting
19. My aunt speaks English very ................................
A. good B. well C. goodly D. best
20. We have math on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday; It means we have math .......... a week.
A. once B. twice C. three times D. four times
21. Lan promises to ............................ her best in learning English.
A. try B. make C. work D. learn
22. The manager asked me ............................. for him outside his office.
A. wait B. waiting C. to wait D. waited
23. She hasn’t written to me ........................................
A. already B. yet C. never D. any longer
III. Give the correct form of the bold words in parentheses. (2,5pts)
1. This book has a lot of information. It’s very ____________________. (use)
2. You’ll meet the tour guide on your ___________________ at the hotel. (arrive)
3. Our post is delivered _______________________ except for Saturday ( day)
4. Ha Long Bay was ___________by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. (recognition)
5. Relax for some minutes and you’ll feel more ________________ . (comfort)
6. His parents are very __________________ of him. (pride)
7. “The lost shoes” is one of the _______________ stories I like best. (tradition)
8. The _____________ from Hanoi to London was delayed in two hours. (fly)
9. I’m sure that I have connected the printer ___________ . (proper)
10. Each of my friends has a _________________ character. (differ)
IV. Each sentence below contains an error, underline and write the correct one in the space. 0 is
done as an example. (2pts)
0. My brother are a teacher. 0. _______ is _________
1. I go to see her if I have enough time. 1. __________________
2. It is not easy do that difficult work. 2.___________________
3. He drove such fast that he won the race. 3.___________________
4. I wish I can go with you to the countryside next weekend. 4. ___________________
5. When she came, I read her letter. 5 ___________________
6. It’s dangerous to drive fastly in busy streets. 6.___________________
7. The bicycle is so expensive for me to buy. 7.___________________
8. Dave is a friend of mine. I knew him for a long time. 8.__________________
V. Give the correct form of the bold verbs in parentheses. (2pts)
1. The dictionaries (1. buy _________________) yesterday.
2. While my mother and I (2. watch____________________) a film on T V last night, our
aunt in the USA (3. phone_______________).
3. My friend (4. not/visit_________________) me since he (5. move _________) to another town.
4. We (6. already/ finish _________________________) our work.
5. My English (7. get____________________ ) better and better.
6. You should practise (8. speak___________________) English everyday.
7. How long _________ you (9. wait___________________) for me?
8. It was a nice day, so we decided (10. go ________________) for a walk.
VI- Complete the following sentences based on the given cues.(2pts)
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1- How long / it / take you / get / school ?
.....................................................................................................................................
2- He / not interested / buy / new / house.
.....................................................................................................................................
3- I / play badminton / Nam / when / my friends / come.
.....................................................................................................................................
4- I / bored / doing / same thing / day after day.
.....................................................................................................................................
5- Marie Curie / born / Poland / 1867
.....................................................................................................................................
6- We ought / use/ cloth bags/ instead / reuse/ plastic bags.
.....................................................................................................................................
7- We / have / wonderful/ time / moment / SaPa.
.....................................................................................................................................
8- Could / give me / information ?
.....................................................................................................................................
VII. Read the passage then answer the questions below.(2pts)
Nam moved to this neighborhood last year. Nam and his family lived in a big city before coming here. On the
first days, he didn’t like the life in the country because there was not much to do.
However, after a short time he has changed his mind. He now likes his new neighborhood very much because the air
is fresh, the food is delicious and the people are friendly. There are a lot of things he can do in his free time such as
going swimming, going fishing, going boating. He doesn’t want to live in a big city anymore.
1. When did Nam move to this neighborhood?
....................................................................................................................................
2. Did he like the life in the country on the first days?
......................................................................................................................................
3. Why does he like his neighborhood now?
......................................................................................................................................
4. Does he want to live in a big city now?
.....................................................................................................................................
VIII. Complete the 2nd sentences so that it has a similar meaning to the fist (2,5pts).
1. The children are too young to be in class 6.
→The children are not....................................................................................................
2. "Eat more fruits and vegetables", the doctor said to her
→The doctor told............................................................................................................
3. We began to study English 5 years ago.
.We have ...................................................................................................................
4 “Can you wait for me here, Jerry?”
Tom told......................................................................................................................
5. A dog is bigger than a cat.
 A cat isn’t as..............................................................................................................
6. The coffee is so hot that I can’t drink it.
 The coffee is too .......................................................................................................
7. The ladder isn’t very long. It doesn’t reach the window.
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 The ladder ....................................................................................................................
8. The weather was fine. We could go camping.
 The weather .............................................................................................................
9. I often went boating when I was young.
 I used to..........................................................................................................................
10. We built this house in 1975.
This house ....................................................................................................................

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I/ LANGUAGE FOCUS:
Part 1. Choose and circle the word (A, B, C, or D) that best completes each sentence: (4pts)
1. The weather is warm enough for us ________________
A. going out B. to going out C. go out D. to go out
2. Bell started ________________ with ways of transmitting speech.
A. experiment B. experimenting C. to experimenting D. experimented
3. She is too _______________ to speak and laugh in front of other people.
A. shy B. active C. humor D. interested
4. He finally _______________ the decision to go abroad.
A. came up B. came C. came with D. came up with
5. The women sang the song _______________
A. beauty B. beautiful C. beautifully D. beautifuly
6. There is ____________________________ on TV tonight.
A. an action movie interesting B. a action movie interesting
C. a interesting action movie D. an interesting action movie
7. Tell me ___________________________________
A. why do you like coffee and bread?
B. why you like coffee and bread.
C. why do you like coffee and bread.
D. why you like coffee and bread?
8. What is Mary doing, mom? – She is looking at __________ in the mirror.
A. her B. hers C. she herself D. herself
9. I can’t remember ____________________ when I was young.
A. what life was like B. how life was like
C. what life was D. how life was
10. He was a Scotsman although he later ________________ Canada.
A. moved B. emigrated to C. lived to D. born in
11. Mary used to do all the chores ______________________ still ten years old.
A. when she is B. because she is
C. when she was D. because she was
12. She is speaking __________ because she is having a sore throat.
A. soft B. softly C. well D. fast
13. Could you ___________ me a favor? – How can I help?
A. give B. make C. do D. bring
14. How long ______________________ here? – Since last year.
A. do you live B. did you live
C. have you live D. have you lived
15. The rope is ___________________ the snake.
A. as long as B. long than C. so long as D. is much longer
16. Can I speak to Mary, please? – Please ________________.
A. wait the phone B. hold on C. stay there a minute D. keep the phone
17. TV is bringing not only information ______________ entertainment.
A. and also B. and C. but also D. also but
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 18. Let’s go home now. It’s _______________ and darker.
A. darker B. was darker C. gets darker D. getting darker
19. My mother believes that my brother is ______________ than me.
A. well B. better C. best D. good
20. I don’t want much sugar in my coffee. Just _________ please.
A. a little B. little C. few D. a few
Part 2. Finish the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first one: (2pts)
1. The tickets can be bought on line.
2. She is so short that she can not reach the top of the wardrobe.
3. Peter and Mark are excellent soccer players.
4. Tom said to Jane: “Can you help me with my pronunciation?”
5. She is a good English speaker.
6. It isn’t safe to climb high mountains alone in the winter.
7. Tom started learning English in 1990.
8. He last met my sister last summer.
9. Hue is not as big as Ho Chi Minh City.
10. How long have you studied medicine?
Part 3. Fill in each blank with the correct form of the word in capitals. (2pts)
1. Sugar is not an _________ food because we need it to live. HEALTH
2. The nurse wanted to know Nga’s ________ and weight. HIGH
3. Mr. Hung has a very ________ tooth. PAIN
4. Last year Mr. Hoang drove very ________. CARE
5. This room is very _________. COMFORT
6. What is the correct ___________ of this word? PRONOUNCE
7. More and more young people want a university ________. EDUCATE
8. When I go to the library, I sit and read about ________ things. WONDER
9. The most popular ________ at recess is talking. ACT
10. A fairy appeared and ________ changed her old clothes. MAGIC
Part 4. Each line of the following passage contains one mistake. Correct the mistake and write
your answers in the space provided: (2pts)

Ex: I haven’t saw your brother for two months. 0. __seen__

Nam is a student. This year he had a very interested summer holiday. 1. ________
He traveled with him schoolmates to a mountainous area in Hoa Binh 2. ________
Province. They gone there to help make a road through a forest among 3. ________
two villages. “It was very difficult because there had no water to drink 4. ________
and no shops where we could bought food,” said Nam. “It was also very 5. ________
cold and wet in the mountains. It is one of the wetter places in the 6. ________
country.” Nam stayed in the mountains since six weeks. It was hard 7. ________
work, but he says it was the best thing he has ever did. He is hoping to 8. ________
return next year to do any more work there. 9. ________
10. ________

Part 5. Read the passage below and choose the best answer for each space: (2pts)

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 his died other story novel
leaving by most family wrote
One of the first novels in the history of literature was written in England in 1719. It was Robinson
Crusoe __________ (1) Daniel Defoe.
Daniel Defoe was born in London in the __________ (2) of a reach man. When Daniel was a schoolboy, he
began to write stories. After ___________ (3) school he worked in his father’s shop and __________ (4)
articles for newspapers. Defoe visited many countries and met many people. That helped him much in
__________ (5) writings.
In 1719, when Defoe was sixty years old, he wrote the _________ (6) Robinson Crusoe which made him
famous. Defoe used in his book a true ___________ (7) about a sailor who lived on an island for four years.
Robinson Crusoe in Defoe’s novel lived on an island for twenty-eight years. People liked the novel in
England and in many __________ (8) countries. Daniel Defoe wrote other books but his novel Robinson
Crusoe is the _________ (9) famous. Defoe was not a rich man where he __________ (10) in 1731.
I/ READ:
Part 1. Read and answer the questions: (2pts)
Every year students in many countries learn English. Some of these students are young children.
Others are teenagers. Many are adults. Some learn at school, others studies by themselves. A few learn
English just by hearing the language in film, on television, in the office or among their friends. But not
many are lucky enough to do that. Most people must work hard to learn another language.
Learning other language! Learning English! Why do all these people want to learn English? It is not
difficult to answer that question. Many boys and girls learn English at school because it is one of their
subjects. They study their own language and Math…and English. (In England or America or Australia
many boys and girls study their own language, which is English and Math and other language, perhaps
French or German or Spanish)
Many adults learn English because it is useful for their work. Teenagers often learn English for their
higher studies because 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.
Answer the questions:
1. According to the writer, who learns English?
2. Where do the students learn English?
3. Is it easy to answer the question “Why do all these people learn English?”?
4. Why do teenagers learn English?
5. According to you, why do you learn English?
Part 2. Read the passage below and write T if it is true and F if it is false for the following
sentences: (2pts)
Even before it is born, a baby has small teeth under its gums. At about the age of six months, its first
tooth starts to grow. Before the young child is three years old, it has twenty small teeth. Between the
ages of six and twelve a second set of teeth form in the gum below the first teeth and push them out.
______ 1. A baby has teeth under its gums even before its birth.
______ 2. A baby’s first tooth appears as soon as it is born.
______ 3. Three-years-old child has twenty tiny teeth.
______ 4. A child’s second set of teeth appear before it is six years old.
______ 5. A child’s second teeth begin to grow while the child still has its first teeth.

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III. WRITE:
Write a paragraph (about 100 words) about your neighborhood: (4pts)
These questions may help you.
Where do you live?
What does your house look like?
What can you see from your bedroom window?
How far is it from your home to school?
How do you get to school?
What are there in your neighborhood?
What things in your neighborhood do you like best? Why?
What do you think about your neighborhood?

THE END
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PART II. PHONETICS

Choose one word that has a different stress position from the others. Identify your answer by writing
the corresponding word or phrase on your answer paper .

1. A. cartoon B. open C. paper D. answer

2. A. computer B. shortage C. village D. teacher

3. A. important B. community C. organize D. diseases

4. A. education B. geography C. occupation D. information

5. A. relative B. cinema C. continue D. suddenly

PART III. LEXICAL – GRAMMAR

I. Choose from the four options given (marked A, B, C and D) one best answer to complete each
sentence.

1. Your hair is long. It needs .......................

A. cut B. cutting C. to cut D. had cut

2. You .......................forget what I told you. It is very important.

A. must B. have to C. can't D. mustn't

3. I think it's high time for the children .......................to bed .

A. go B. went C. going D. to go

4. You have never been to Ha Noi, .......................?

A. haven't you B. did you C. didn't you D. have you

5. I have a .......................sister.

A. seven years old B. seven-years - old C. seven- year - old D. seven year olds

6. I'd rather you .......................that.

A. do B. don't do C. won't do D. didn't do

7. We are now wet. You .......................the raincoats with you.

A. should bring B. should have brought C. must bring D. have to bring

8. They are looking forward .......................Tet holiday.
A. to have B. having C. to having D. have

9. That was a .......................ceremony.

A. prepared-well B. prepare-well C. well-prepared D. well-prepare

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10. I object to .......................like this.

A. be treating B. treating C. being treated D. have been treated

11. My mother often gives me advice .......................water.

A. to save B. how to save C. on how to save D. with how to save

12. My dog as well as my cats .......................twice a day.

A. eat B. eats C. has eaten D. have eaten

13. Do it right now, .......................?

A. do you B. aren’t you C. will you D. don’t you

14. We’ll go out as soon as it .......................raining.

A. has stopped B. is stopping C. stop D. will stop

15. Take this cake and cut it into eight .......................pieces.

A. same B. like C. alike D. equal

II. Fill in each gap in each sentence with the correct form of the word in capital letters.
1. After many years of failure, Edison finally......in inventing the light bulb. SUCCESS
2. The accident happens because of driving...... CARE
3. He believed in his ......to jump down from the fourth storey without getting hurt. ABLE
4. You must pass the ......exam to attend the course. WRITE
5. Many people like him because of his ...... GENEROUS
6. The media help increase the ......of sports and games. POPULAR
7. The ......of forests has brought about floods recently. DESTROY
8. An ......man has stolen all our money. KNOW
9. The ......of this factory are widely consumed in this country. PRODUCE
10. Viet Nam declared its ......on September 2 nd 1945. DEPEND
III. There are ten mistakes in this paragraph. Find them out and correct them.
Line 1 Summer in England is the better season of all. The sky is clear and blue. The
Line 2 sun shines brightly. But it is not pleasant to go out at noon because of the
Line 3 sun dazzles our eyes. The air is generally dry. It is very pleasant taking a
Line 4 walk in the morning when the country is cool, or again on the evening when
Line 5 the sunshine is not so heat, and the moon raises above the horizon. How
Line 6 beauty it is in summer in the countryside. There high in the sky, there has
Line 7 the moon which sheds it’s silver light together with thousand of little stars
Line 8 twinkling and twinkling.
PART IV. READING
I. Read the following passage then choose the best answer from the four options (marked A, B, C and
D) to complete the numbered blanks in the passage.
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 LEARNING HOW TO LEARN
There is usually one important (1) .................. missing from most school timetables. Very few students are
(2) ................ how to organize their learning and how to (3) ................... the best use of their time. Let’s take some
simple examples. Do you know how to (4) .............. up words in the dictionary?, and do you understand all the
information the dictionary contains? Can you (5) ..................... notes quickly, and can you understand them (6)
................... ? For some reason, many schools give learners no help with these matters. Teachers ask students to (7)
..................... pages from books, or tell them to write ten pages, but don’t explain (8)………..….… to do it. Learning by
heart can be useful, but it is important to have a genuine (9) ………..…… of a subject. You can (10) ……………… a lot
of time memorizing books, without understanding anything about the subject!

1. A. theme B. book C. subject D. mark

2. A. taught B. learnt C. educated D. graduated

3. A. take B. give C. get D. make

4. A. find B. look C. research D. get

5. A. do B. send C. take D. revise

6. A. after B. afterwards C. lastly D. at last

7. A. concentrate B. remind C. forget D. memorize

8. A. how B. what C. why D. it

9. A. information B. success C. understanding D. attention

10. A pass B. waste C. tell D. use

II. Fill each of the numbered blanks in the following passage. Use only ONE word in each space.

Computers play an important role in our everyday lives, sometimes without us even realizing it. Consider
the use (1) _________computers in both shops and offices. Big shops especially chain stores with branches all over
the country, have to deal with very large amounts of information.

They have to make (2) ________that there are enough goods on the shelves for customers to buy; they need to be
(3)__________to re-order before stocks (4) ________out, to decide which things are selling well and (5) ________on. All these
processes (6) ________performed quickly and efficiently by computers.

A (7) _______ of office work in the past involved information on paper. (8) ____ it had been dealt with by
people, the paper was put (9) ________for future reference. This way of working was (10) ________particularly easy
or fast. A computerized system is much more efficient.

III. Read the following passage carefully and choose the best answer to each question.

The culture of Vietnam is one of the oldest in the Southeast Asia region. Although Vietnam lies
geographically in Southeast Asia, long periods of Chinese domination and influence has resulted in the
emergence of many East Asian characteristics in Vietnamese culture, and generally Vietnam is said to be a part
of the East Asian cultural sphere, known widely as Chinese cultural sphere.

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 Despite considerable foreign influence, Vietnamese people have managed to retain many
distinct customs. While Chinese culture has the largest influence on traditional Vietnamese culture,
there is also a much smaller influence from the Cham and later Western cultures, most notably of
France, Russia and the United States. In term of prehistory, most Vietnamese historians consider the
ancient Dong Son Culture to be one of the defining aspects of early Vietnamese civilization.

Vietnam’s population in 2006 was 84,402,966, with a population density of 253 people per km 2.
Most people live in or near the densely populous Red River or Mekong deltas. Due to the nation’s
southward expansion throughout its history, along with the different climate and environment met by the
settlers as they moved further south, slightly different regional cultures began to emerge, most notably
between Northern and Southern Vietnam.

1. The culture of Vietnam______ .

A. is the youngest in Asia B. does not get any Asian characteristics

C. was influenced by that of China D. was greatly dominated by that of Western

2. Which culture has not affected the Vietnamese one?

A. Of the United States B. Of the United Kingdom

C. Of Russia D. Of France

3. Vietnamese people ______ .

A. cannot keep their own culture in their daily life

B. have many diverse nation customs

C. highly appreciate the Western influence on their culture

D. failed to retain the native customs

4. Through history, Vietnam expended to the ______ .

A. south B. north C. east D. west

5. Which statement is true?

A. The North and the South of Vietnam have the same regional cultures.

B. The Mekong delta is more populous than the Red River one.

C. Red River delta is densely populous.

D. Vietnamese people do not like living in the deltas.

PART V. WRITING

I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence
printed before it.

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1. If we can solve the problem soon, it will be better for all concerned.

The sooner.................................................................................................................

2. I would prefer you to deliver the sofa on Friday.

I would rather
3. We've run out of tea.
There
4. Susan was too excited to sleep.
Susan was
5. Robert has not had a job for two years.
Robert has been
II. Write a passage of 150 – 200 words
It is better for children to grow up in the countryside than in a big city. Do you agree or disagree? Use
specific reasons and examples to develop your essay.

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I. Circle the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest
Example: 00. A. bed B. get C. between D. let

01. A. ago B. ashamed C. adult D. again

02. A. hit B. tide C. sit D. did
03. A. laugh B. cough C. enough D. plough
04. A. expansion B. inclusion C. conclusion D. decision
05. A. more B. north C. lost D. water
06. A. frightened B. stamped C. walked D. laughed
07. A. course B. court C. pour D. tourist
08. A. appeal B. death C. instead D. spread
09. A. cure B. future C. sure D. user
10. A. every B. event C. getting D. seven

II. Give the correct form of the verbs in bracket

Although some of the foreign people (11. live)... here quite a long time, they (12. not speak)... English very
well. My friend, Peter, for instance, who comes from Basle, and (13. come)... here a year ago, still (14. speak)...
with a strong Swiss accent. He (15. come)... here on business. Although I (16. be)... here only three months, I
(17. pick)... up enough English to be able to correct Peter frequently. Peter, who is a good fellow, and (18. be)...
most helpful in showing me about London during the first weeks of my stay.

11.......................................... 12.......................................... 13........................................

14.......................................... 15.......................................... 16.......................................
17.......................................... 18..........................................

III. Choose the correct answer.

School uniform
When I was a boy, children always objected to (19. wearing, dressing, wear, dress) school uniform but
teachers were (20. keen in, keen on, eager in, eager on) it because they said all of us looked alike. Otherwise,
they said, children would compete with each other, and the poor children would be unhappy because people
would see straight away (21. what poors were they, what poors they were, how poor they were, how poor
were they). In recent years, however, many schools have (22. left over, taken off, put out, given up) the idea
of making children wear uniform but, fairly enough, now that children can wear (23. that, which, what, as)
they like, they have adopted (24. an own uniform, a uniform of their own, a proper uniform, uniform of his
own). When some journalists visited a London school they found that all the boys and girls were dressed (25.
on, in, by, with) jeans. One girl said she would rather die than wear a coat instead of a jersey because (26.
anyone, no one, none, someone) wants to look different from the other children, but they ought to be, because
this new kind of uniform is one that children like, not something (27. it has been forced to them, they have
been forced, they have been forcing, it has been forcing them) to wear, and it is also much cheaper than
school uniforms (28. used to be, use to be, are used to be, are usually being).

19........................................ 20.......................................... 21.....................................

22........................................ 23.......................................... 24....................................
25........................................ 26.......................................... 27.....................................
28........................................
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IV. Fill in each numbered blank ONE suitable word.
Along (29).... 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 (30)... efficient muscles and a strong heart. But increasing your
strength is not the (31)... advantage of cycling. because you are not carrying the weight of your body on your
(32)... , it is a good form of exercise for people (33)... painful feet or backs. (34)..., with all forms of exercise it
is important to start slowly and build (35)... gently. Doing too much too quickly can damage muscles that aren’t
(36)... to working. If you have any doubts about taking up cycling (37)... health reasons, talk to your doctor and
ask his or her (38)..... .

29........................................ 30.......................................... 31.......................................

32........................................ 33.......................................... 34.....................................
35........................................ 36.......................................... 37.......................................
38........................................

V. Give the correct form of the words in bracket.

39. Our company helps .... people to find new jobs. (EMPLOY)
40. Every .... in this country has the right to vote. (CITY)
41. This city has over half a million ..... (INHABIT)
42. According to the ...., the French lesson starts at ten. (TIME)
43. Hung’s .... of history is amazing for a boy of his age. (KNOW)
44. What should we do to keep the environment … ? (POLLUTE)
45. Do you think you have the .... to pass the test? (ABLE)
46. The washing .... for these shirts are given on the label. (INSTRUCT)

39........................................ 40.......................................... 41.......................................

42........................................ 43......................................... 44.....................................
45........................................ 46..........................................

VI. Read the following passage and then fill in each numbered blank with a suitable word from the box. Do not
use the same word more than once. There are three words more than you need.

left, as, married, the, everything, older, oldest, family, education, eyesight, from, recently, then

My grandfather was born in China. He came (47).... a very poor family. His parents lived in a small farm. He
did not have a very good (48)..... At the age of 17 he (49)... home. First he went to Shanghai and (50)... he went
to Hong Kong. He worked (51)... a waiter and then as a cook. When he was 21, he (52)... my grandmother and
had four children. My mother was the (53).... My grandmother died (54)..., and my grandfather lives alone now.
He is almost 80, but he is still very active and interested in (55)... which is going on. He reads the papers and
watches television even though his (56)... is fairly poor.

47........................................ 48.......................................... 49.......................................

50........................................ 51.......................................... 52......................................
53........................................ 54........................................ 55.......................................
56........................................

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VII. Finish each of the following sentence in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence
printed before it.
57. The teacher has a good relationship with all his students.
The teacher gets .............................................................................................................
58. Famous architects have redesigned the building.
The building......................................................................................................................
59. Somebody is repairing our house at the moment.
We are …...........................................................................................................................
60. “Are you coming to the party tonight, Mary?” said Adam.
Adam..................................................................................................................................

VIII. Read the following passage, then circle the correct answer.
“Where is the university?” is a question many visitors to Cambridge ask, but no one can give them a
clear answer, for there is no wall to be found around the university. The university is the city. You can find the
classroom buildings, libraries, museums and officers of the university all over the city. And most of its members
are the students and teachers or professors of the thirty-one colleges.
Cambridge was an already developing town long before the first students and teachers arrived 800 years
ago. It grew up by the river Granta, as the Cam was once called. A bridge was built over the river as early as
875.
In the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries more and more land was used for college buildings. The town
grew much faster in the nineteenth century after the opening of the railway in 1845. Cambridge became a city in
1951 and now it has the population of over 100,000. Many young students want to study at Cambridge.
Thousands of people from all over the world come to visit the university town. It has become a famous place all
round the world.

61. 62. Why do most visitors come to Cambridge?

A. to see the university. C. to find the classroom building.
B. to study in the colleges in Cambridge. D. to use the libraries of the universities.
63. 64. Around what time did the university begin to appear?
A. In the 8th century. C. In the 13th century.
th
B. In the 9 century. D. In the 15th century.
65. 66. Why did people name Cambridge the “city of Cambridge”?
A. Because the river was very well-known. C. Because it was a developing town.
B. Because there is a bridge over the Cam. D. Because there is a river named Granta.
67. 68. After which year did the town really begin to develop?
A. After 800. B. After 875. C. After 1845. D. After 1951.
69. 70. From what we read we know that now Cambridge is
A. visited by international tourists.
B. a city without wall.
C. a city of growing population.
D. a city that may have a wall around it.

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Câu 1: Cho dạng đúng của động từ trong ngoặc.
1. A- thank B- than C- month D- youth
2. A- advantage B- adventure C- advertise D- addtion
3. A- main B- complain C- curtain D- entertain
4. A- good B- noon C- soon D- food
5. A- sing B- morning C- long D- angry
Câu 2: Cho dạng đúng của động từ trong ngoặc.
1. He (work) hard all the week, but today he (have) a good time at home.
2. There (be) a lot of changes since computers (invent).
3. The house where the dead man (find) is being guarded by the police to prevent it from being entered.
4. When I came to school, everybody (be) there.
5. I’m sitting in class right now. I (sit) .............. in class at this time yesterday.
6. I’m sure you will have forgotten me by the time I (be) ......... back in five years.
7. Up to now, our teacher ( give ) .............. our class five tests.
8. Trung is used to ( get ) ................ up early every morning.
9. I knew him when I ( be ) ................ a child.
10. I can’t go with you as I ( not finish ) ................ my work.
Câu 3: Điền vào mỗi chỗ trống sau đây dạng đúng một trong các từ: must, have to, or be to
1. “It’s eight o’clock. The children ……. go to bed”, Mr Brown said to the nurse.
2. He told me that I ……. learn by heart some twenty lines every day to know Enlish well.
3. He ……. stay the night with us because he was missed the last bus.
4. I ……. start on my new job on Monday.
5. She …….. learn to do things for herself. I refuse to help her in future.
6. He …….. stay the night with us and tomorrow he sets off on his tour to Europe.
7. We …….. begin as early as possible or we shan’t finish it today.
8. My mother says that I ……. not be out after 11 o’clock but I don’t have to hurry home because
she herself is out playing bridge.
9. My bike was under repair and I ………. collect it that afternoon.
10. My bike is under repair and I ………. walk here this morning.
Câu 4: Điền vào mỗi chỗ trống sau đây một từ thích hợp
The Browns live in the countryside. Last week when they came up to London, they …1… their times in
seeing as much as …2… . Mrs Brown was most interested in stores, especially in Oxford Street, and bought
some of …3… things which she could not find in the shops in the countryside. Their two children, George and
Susan, …4… had never been to London before, were surprised …5… the crowds everywhere. They enjoyed
travelling on the underground and going down the moving stairs …6… lead to the platforms.
One day they went to Hyde Park and walked along on the grass to Kensington Garden …7… the bright
autunm sunshine. It was very quiet here. Only …8… noise from the streets reminded them that they were still in
a city. The …9… of the tall trees were turning red, brown and yellow, birds were …10… about, sheep …11…
eating the grass, there were …12… of flowers, and ducks were swimming about on the Round Pond. George, …
13… hobby was planes and boats, was very much interested in the model boats which boys were sailing …14…
the Pond.
Before the end of the week they had seen a great …15… . They hoped, however, to see more of London
on their next visit.
Câu 5: Điền giới từ thích hợp để hoàn thành các câu sau đây.
1. The teacher divided the class ........................ two groups.
2. I apologized ........................... Mary for the misunderstanding.
3. Look ..................... these flowers . Aren’t they pretty?
4. I like the picture hanging .......................... the wall .......................the kitchen
5. Tom’s parents was disappointed ............... him because he failed the final test.
6. My present job isn’t wonderful, but I prefer it ................. what I did before.
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8. The people next door are furious … us … making so much noise last night .
Câu 6: Cho dạng đúng của các từ trong ngoặc.
1 .Almost every country in the world is the a member of this........ (ORGANIZE)
2.The 22nd SEA GAMES were great ................. (SUCCEED).
3. How ...................this man is ! (DANGER )
4. You are very ................from your brother . (DIFFER)
5. We can see many .................on T.V everyday. (ADVERTISE )
6.Is it possible to .........between a hobby and an interest? (DISTINCT)
7.It was a long, slow film. I nearly died of.................. (BORE)
8.On a ........day we receive about fifty letters. (TYPE)
9.Freedom of...........is one of the fundamental rights. (SPEAK)
10.The duty of the police is the .....of law and order. (MAINTAIN )
Câu 7: Tìm phần gạch chân cần phải sửa thành đúng trong mỗi câu sau đây.
1. There's a new Oriental restaurant in town, isn't it?
A B C D
2. Nam seldom pays his bills on time, and his brother does too.
A B C D
3. Mai didn’t go to the zoo with her friends last Sunday because her sickness
A B C D
4. The water and land around the chemical factory are serious polluted.
A B C D
5. Our neighbor will look for the garden when we go on holiday.
A B C D
Câu 8: Đọc đoạn văn sau đây, trả lời câu hỏi bằng cách chọn một trong các phơng án đúng nhất
( A hoặc B, C, D )
DO YOU LIKE SEASONS?
The four seasons in Britain are very different. Read about what Daniel and Fiona think about winter, spring,
summer and autumn.
Daniel
Autumn is very beautiful time of the year. The leaves on the trees go brown, red and yellow and they go
down. I love to watch it ! We play in the parks a lot but we wear warm clothes, because the days get cold.
School starts again in autumn, at the beginning of September. I don’t like school !
Summer is the time for me! School finishes in July and we can play in the parks all the time. Sometimes it is
very hot. People are happier and they talk with their friends and go for a walks more. The days are very long. In
July, for example, it gets dark only about 10 o’clock. It’s very difficult to go to sleep at night!
Fiona
It’s very cold in winter! Sometimes, we have a lot of snow and we can make snowmen. I don’t like winter
because we can’t go for a walks very much. We wear thick clothes and in our house it sometimes gets cold.
When we come home from school at 4 o’clock, it is already dark. I don’t like it at all! But there is one good
thing about winter - Chirismas!
After the long winter, sprong is great! There are new leaves on the trees and the birds start to sing. We can go
for long walks again and play in the park. The days are longer and it doesn’t get dark until about six o’clock. It’s
much warmer but it rains a lot and the days are very windy.
1. A- Daniel likes autumn because the trees are beautiful.
B- Daniel likes autumn because school starts in September.
C- Daniel doesn’t play in the park in autumn because the days are cold.
D- Daniel goes to school with great pleasure.
2. A- School in Britain finishes in May.
B- Daniel doesn’t like to meet his friends in the park in summer.
C- People in Great Britain sometimes have hot summers.
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3. A- Daniel always goes to sleep at eight in summer because the days are shorter than in winter.
B- It is always very hot in Britain in summer.
C- Daniel doesn’t like autumn at all !
D- In summer Daniel is happier than in autumn because he doesn’t go to school.
4. A- Fiona makes snowmen every day in winter.
B- Fiona likes to go for walks with her friends.
C- Fiona doesn’t like winter because it is cold in winter.
D- It never gets cold in Fiona’s house.
5. A- Winters are short in Britain.
B- Fiona comes home in the afternoon.
C- Fiona doesn’t like winter at all !
D- It never snows in Great Britain.
6. A- Fiona likes spring very much.
B- Fiona likes dark winter days.
C- It gets dark at 5 in the afternoon in spring.
D- In Great Britain it doesn’t rain much in spring.
Câu 9: Viết lại các câu sau đây sao cho nghĩa của chúng không thay đổi.
1. I was very interested in our conversation.
It was interesting …………………..
2. Why did you do that ?
Whatever …………………………… ?
3. These bookshelves are my own work.
I made ………………………………
4. I don’t play tennis as well as you do.
You ………………………………….
5. I haven’t been to the dentist’s for two years.
It’s ………………………………………
6. Whenever she went to Paris she bought a new dress.
She never …………………………………………….
7. I spent seven years at secondary school and then I went to university.
After ……………………………………………………………………..
8. It’s not worth living to make her change her mind.
There’s ………………………………………………
9. He never has enough money.
He always …….
10. All the other witnesses were called before Mr Nam.
Mr Nam was ….
Câu 10: Hoàn thành các câu sau đây, dựa vào các từ gợi ý.
1. Look! / sun / set / mountains
2. I/ wait/ half an hour/ but she/ not come.
3. If she/ have/ money / I / choose/ English / learn
4. In/ end/ I decide/ not buy / dictionary / because/ too expensive
5. This video film / so interesting / I / see /twice.
6. She / already / visit / Statue of liberty. She / go / New york / last month.
7. I / buy / book / if / you / lend / money.
8. He / 1.75 metres / is / tallest / class.
9. When / I / child / use / swimming / Sundays.
10. At 9.30 pm / night / they / watch / film / telvision.

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Question 1:
a- Choose the word whose underlined part is pronouced differently from that of the others in each group.
1. A- thank B- than C- month D- youth
2. A- advantage B- adventure C- advertise D- addtion
3. A- main B- complain C- curtain D- entertain
4. A- good B- noon C- soon D- food
5. A- sing B- morning C- long D- angry
b- Supply the correct form of the verb in brackets:
1. When we …(see) … them last night, they …(sing)… ; they …(say)… they
…(sing)… since six o’clock.
2. We …(wait)… for you when you …(get)… back tomorrow.
3. They …(not come)… home until they …(see)… everything.
4. What do you think the children …(do)… when we get home ?
5. I’m sure the letter won’t arrive in time unless it …(send)… by air.
Question 2 :
a- Fill each blank with correct form of the word given in capital letters.
1. He was ………. when he did the test badly. HOPE
2. We started our trip on a beautiful ……… morning. SUN
3. I enjoyed the book very much, because it was so ……….. READ
4. What time do you ……….. start work ? USE
5. I really don’t think he has the ………. to do this job. ABLE
6. He was very ……. of the work he had done. PRIDE
7. Thank you for a very ……… evening. ENJOY
8. Their ……. has lasted a lifetime. FRIEND
9. He cycled ……… and had an accident. CARE
10. She has one of the biggest ……… in Britain. COLLECT
b- Correct the wrong form of verbs in the following sentences.
1. I enjoyed to listen to her song.
2. The breaking glass was still on the floor.
3. He walked away without to look back.
4. Most of people inviting to dinner were old friends.
5. We’re looking forward to visit London.

Question 3: Read the text below then choose the right sentence a, b, c or d.
Do you like seasons?
The four seasons in Britain are very different. Read about what Daniel and Fiona think about winter,
spring, summer and autumn.
Daniel
Autumn is very beautiful time of the year. The leaves on the trees go brown, red and yellow and they go
down. I love to watch it ! We play in the parks a lot but we wear warm clothes, because the days get cold.
School starts again in autumn, at the beginning of September. I don’t like school !
Summer is the time for me! School finishes in July and we can play in the parks all the time. Sometimes
it is very hot. People are happier and they talk with their friends and go for a walks more. The days are very
long. In July, for example, it gets dark only about 10 o’clock. It’s very difficult to go to sleep at night!
Fiona
It’s very cold in winter! Sometimes, we have a lot of snow and we can make snowmen. I don’t like
winter because we can’t go for a walks very much. We wear thick clothes and in our house it sometimes
gets cold. When we come home from
school at 4 o’clock, it is already dark. I don’t like it at all! But there is one good thing about winter - Chirismas!
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 After the long winter, sprong is great! There are new leaves on the trees and the birds start to sing. We
can go for long walks again and play in the park. The days are longer and it doesn’t get dark until about six
o’clock. It’s much warmer but it rains a lot and the days are very windy.
1. a- Daniel likes autumn because the trees are beautiful.
b- Daniel likes autumn because school starts in September.
c- Daniel doesn’t play in the park in autumn because the days are cold.
d- Daniel goes to school with great pleasure.
2. a- School in Britain finishes in May.
b- Daniel doesn’t like to meet his friends in the park in summer.
c- People in Great Britain sometimes have hot summers.
d- In July it is dark at nine.
3. a- Daniel always goes to sleep at eight in summer because the days are shorter than in winter.
b- It is always very hot in Britain in summer.
c- Daniel doesn’t like autumn at all !
d- In summer Daniel is happier than in autumn because he doesn’t go to school.
4. a- Fiona makes snowmen every day in winter.
b- Fiona likes to go for walks with her friends.
c- Fiona doesn’t like winter because it is cold in winter.
d- It never gets cold in Fiona’s house.
5. a- Winters are short in Britain.
b- Fiona comes home in the afternoon.
c- Fiona doesn’t like winter at all !
d- It never snows in Great Britain.
6. a- Fiona likes spring very much.
b- Fiona likes dark winter days.
c- It gets dark at 5 in the afternoon in spring.
d- In Great Britain it doesn’t rain much in spring.

Question 4: Complete the sentences with at / in.

1. Hamid works …….. a restaurant ……….. Oxford.
2. We live ……….. number 32 Redland Road now.
3. We had a wonderful week ………… Madrid.
4. The accident happened because the driver didn’t stop ………. the traffic lights.
5. There’s a supermarket ……….. the end of the street.
6. We had a great fun last night ………. Mick’s party.
7. Are there any fish …….. this river ?
8. It’s too cold to go out. I’m staying ……….. home tonight.
Question 5: Fill in each blank with one suitable word.
1. Quiet please! The headmaster would like to …….. a few words.
2. You are late; we’ve been waiting for you ……….. eight o’clock.
3. ……….. he is wrong, almost everyone admires him.
4. I don’t think I’ve lent you this book before, ……….. I ?
5. Many people find ………. difficult to give up smoking.
6. I don’t know ………… to call him, Mister or Doctor.
7. We must find him, ……… he is.
8. If I had today ………., I would go to the seaside.
9. Practice ………… perfect.
10. The book I am talking about is that ………. on the second shelf.
Question 6: Rewrite each sentence, beginning as shown, so that the meaning stays the same.
1. It isn’t necessary to finish the work to day.
You don’t ………………………………..
2. Sally finally managed to get a job.
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3. That’s the last time I go to that restaurant.
I certainly ……………………………….
4. “I advise you to take a holiday,” the doctor continued.
You’d …………………………………
5. If you don’t rest yourself you really will be ill.
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Question 1:
a- Choose a word that the way of spelling underlined sound is different from another.
1. A- thank B- than C- month D- youth
2. A- advantage B- adventure C- advertise D- addtion
3. A- main B- complain C- curtain D- entertain
4. A- good B- noon C- soon D- food
5. A- sing B- morning C- long D- angry
b- Complete this report, putting the verbs in the right tense.
As I (1- get) … into my car my neighbour ( 2- shout) …… out of his front window and (3- ask)… me
where I (4 - go ) … . When I (5- tell) …… him I (6- go ) …… to town he (7- ask )… if I (8- can)…… give him
a lift into work. He (9- be ) …… afraid he (10- be ) …… late for work because his car (11- break down )……
and it (12- not start ) … . I explained that I (13- not go ).… into town but I (14- can) …… give him a lift to the
railway station.
Question 2:
a- Fill each blank with correct form of the word given in capital letters.
1. He was ………. when he did the test badly. HOPE
2. We started our trip on a beautiful ……… morning. SUN
3. I enjoyed the book very much, because it was so ……….. READ
4. What time do you ……….. start work ? USE
5. I really don’t think he has the ………. to do this job. ABLE
b- Find and correct the wrong form of verbs in the following sentences.
1. I enjoyed to listen to her song.
2. The breaking glass was still on the floor.
3. He walked away without to look back.
4. Most of people inviting to dinner were old friends.
5. We’re looking forward to visit London.
Question 3: Fill in the blank with must, have to, or be to
1. “It’s eight o’clock. The children ……. go to bed”, Mr Brown said to the nurse.
2. He told me that I ……. learn by heart some twenty lines every day to know Enlish well.
3. He ……. stay the night with us because he was missed the last bus.
4. I ……. start on my new job on Monday.
5. She …….. learn to do things for herself. I refuse to help her in future.
6. He …….. stay the night with us and tomorrow he sets off on his tour to Europe.
7. We …….. begin as early as possible or we shan’t finish it today.
8. My mother says that I ……. not be out after 11 o’clock but I don’t have to hurry home because she herself is
out playing bridge.
9. My bike was under repair and I ………. collect it that afternoon.
10. My bike is under repair and I ………. walk here this morning.
Question 4: Fill in each blank with one suitable word.
The Browns live in the countryside. Last week when they came up to London, they …1… their times in seeing
as much as …2… . Mrs Brown was most interested in stores, especially in Oxford Street, and bought some of
…3… things which she could not find in the shops in the countryside. Their two children, George and Susan, …
4… had never been to London before, were surprised at the crowds everywhere. They enjoyed travelling on the
underground and going down the moving stairs …5… lead to the platforms.
One day they went to Hyde Park and walked along on the grass to Kensington Garden in the bright
autunm sunshine. It was very quiet here. Only the noise from the streets reminded them that they were still in a
city. The …6… of the tall trees were turning red, brown and yellow, birds were …7… about, sheep were eating
the grass, there were …8… of flowers, and ducks were swimming about on the Round Pond. George, …9…
hobby was planes and boats, was very much interested in the model boats which boys were sailing …10… the
Pond.
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next visit.
Question 5:
a- Choose the best answer
1. ……….. he was sick, he still turned up for his guitar lesson.
A. Although B. Because C. Despite D. Since
2. The old man was very fond ………….. telling stories.
A. to B. about C. of D. for
3. They ………. haven't replied to the letter we sent two months ago
A. still B. yet C. already D. ever
4. His face looks …………., but I can’t remember his name.
A. similar B. alike C. memorial D. familiar
5. The fire officer is coming to …………the building tomorrow.
A. look B. inspect C. witness D. watch
6. The boys hurt ……….. when they injured down from the tree.
A. one anotherB. each other C. himself D. themselves
7. I’m sure they were …………lies
A. making B. telling C. doing D. saying
8. She’d rather die than ………..Peter.
A. she marriedB. to marry C. marrying D. marry.

b-Read the text below then choose the right sentence a, b, c or d.

Baby
It was a beautiful spring day: the sun was shining, the sky was blue. In the centre of London a policeman
cried. He saw a man with a big lion. They were walking down the street.
“Hey,you!” he said. “What are you doing here with this lion? You can’t walk around the streets with a
lion. Take it to the Zoo!”
“OK, officer. I want to show Baby the town.”
The man opened the door of his car and the lion jumped in. The car went away.
The next day the police officer saw the same man and the same lion again.
“Hey, you!” he said.”Come over here! And bring that lion with you!”
The man took the lion to the police officer.
“What’s the problem, officer?”
“Problem? I told you yesterday to take the lion to the Zoo!”
“Oh, I did, officer, I took Baby to the Zoo. He enjoyed it very much. But today, I am taking him to the
swimming pool !”
1. a- It wasn’t raining that day.
b- A policeman saw a man with a dog in the centre of New York.
c- The man and his pet were walking along the park.
d- The man didn’t have a car.
2. a- The lion couldn’t get into the car, the lion was too big.
b- The policeman took the lion to the Zoo and put the lion into the cage.
c- The man showed his pet the Zoo.
d- The policeman was happy to see a man with a lion in the centre of London.
3. a- The man had a baby. It was a nice girl of three.
b- Baby was the lion’s name.
c- The policeman told the man to show Baby the town.
d- The lion visited the London Zoo.
4. a- The man could drive a car.
b- The lion didn’t like the Zoo at all.
c- The policeman took the lion to the swimming pool.
d. The policeman met people with lions in London streets every day.
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b- The man had a baby lion as a pet.
c- The policeman showed the park and the school to the lion.
d- When the policeman saw the man with the lion he got very hungry.
Question 6: Rerwite the following sentences that keep the same meaning.
1. I was very interested in our conversation.
It was interesting …………………..
2. Why did you do that ?
Whatever …………………………… ?
3. These bookshelves are my own work.
I made ………………………………
4. I don’t play tennis as well as you do.
You ………………………………….
5. I haven’t been to the dentist’s for two years.
It’s ………………………………………
6. Whenever she went to Paris she bought a new dress.
She never …………………………………………….
7. I spent seven years at secondary school and then I went to university.
After ……………………………………………………………………..
8. It’s not worth living to make her change her mind.
There’s ………………………………………………

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Question 1: Supply the correct form of the verb in brackets.
1. He (work) hard all the week, but today he (have) a good time at home.
2. There (be) a lot of changes since computers (invent).
3. The house where the dead man (find) is being guarded by the police to prevent it from being entered.
4. This is only one of his poems that (be) worth reading.
5. When I came to school, everybody (be) there.

Question 2: Fill each of the numbered blank spaces with the most suitable preposition.
1. The old man was standing there …...... the street corner waiting …...... someone.
2. His story was of no interest …...…. us.
3. You must not fail to thank him …....... all he has done …........ us.

Question 3: Fill each of the numbered blanks in the following passage. Use only ONE word in each space.
In Britain there is a …..1….. now which people call Mother’s Day. In the old days, many girls from
working-class families in towns and cities and from farmers’ families in the country worked in rich houses.
They had to do all the ….2….. and their working day was usually very long, they often worked on …..3…..,
too. Once a year, it was usually ……4….. Sunday in March, they could visit their mothers. They went home on
that day and ……5…. presents for their mothers and for other members of their families. They could stay at
home only one day, and ……6…… they went back to their work. People call that day Mothering Day or
Mothering ……7…… . Later, workers at the factories and girls who worked in the houses of rich families
received one free day a month, and Mothering Day became Mother’s Day. It ….8….. the last Sunday in March.

Question 4: Read the text below then choose the right sentence a, b, c or d.

My house
My name is Mary and two years ago I bought a nice house to live in on my holidays. I work in the
museum in London but I love to spend my holidays in the country, in the open air, near the sea.
I’m happy to have a house near the sea. It is rather far from London and I usually drive there for three
hours. It’s an old house, about 100 years old, and it’s very small but very clean and comfortable. There are two
bedrooms upstairs but no bathroom. The bathroom is downstairs next to the kitchen and there is a living- room
where there is a lovely old fireplace. In the living-room there are eight very old pictures - portraits of the people
who lived in the house many years ago. Some of my friends are afraid of them, they think that these dead people
visit the house at night. But I don’t think so. I’m never afraid in my house, but always happy.
There is a garden in front of the house. The garden goes down to the sea and in spring and
summer there are flowers everywhere. Behind my house there are old apple trees and every autumn I
have got a lot of nice red apples I often give them to my friends as birthday presents. They are really
great!
I live alone with my dog, Rex, but we have a lot of visitors. My city friends come to see me very often and
we have a lot of fun together. They are always welcome! Every year we celebrate Halloween and
Christmas there.
I love my house for many reasons: the garden, the flowers, the fire in the winter, but the best thing is the
sea-view from my bedroom window. I enjoy the sea.
When my holidays are over I must go back to London, so I leave my house for London. I’m never happy to the
back in London. I think that someday I will leave my work and live in my country house for all my life.

1. a) Mary likes to go the country in summer when she is on holidays.

b) Mary bought a new house near the sea , it is only two years old.
c) Mary is a teacherand she works in a London primary school.
d) Mary hasn’t got a car and goes to her house near the sea by plane.
2. a) Mary bought a house near the sea and every week- end walks there for three hours.
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c) There is no bathroom upstairs in Mary’s house.
d) There are ten bedrooms in Mary’s house, they are down- stairs.
3. a) There is a fireplace in Mary’s house, it is in the kitchen and Mary cooks food on fire.
b) Some Mary’s friends are afraid of the old pictures in the living- room.
c) Everyone who visits Mary’s house like the old pictures in the the living-room.
d) Mary doesn’t know what the people who lived in her house many years ago looked like.
4. a) Mary always happy her new country house.
b) There are no flowers in Mary’s garden because her house is near the sea.
c) Mary always give red apples to her friends because she doesn’t like red apples.
d) Mary’s house is rather old -100 hundred years. but the apple trees are young- Mary plented them a
year ago.
5. a) Mary has got a big family.
b) Mary is happy to see her fiends in the country house only Chrismas and Haloween.
c) There is a window in Mary’s bedroom.
d) Mary has got a pet, it’s Rex , a nice and clever cat.
6. a) Mary hasn’t got any flowers in her garden, she has got only apple - trees.
b) Mary never gose to her new house in winter.
c) Mary is always happy when she leaves her new house for London.
d) Mary would like to live in her house for all her life.

Question 5: Fill in the blank with the right word given say, tell, speak, talk.
1. I am going to .............. a few words about the recent film festival.
2. What did you ............... ?
3. What did he ............... about it ?
4. John ............. he would be waiting for us.
5. Michael ............ me to ............. in the discussion.
6. ............... lounder, I can hardly hear you.
7. He ............. much, but ............ little.

Question 6: Rewrite each sentence, beginning as shown, so the meaning stays the same.
1. He never has enough money.
He always …….
2. All the other witnesses were called before Mr Nam.
Mr Nam was ….
3. You can leave only when I tell you.
Until ….
4. Minh went home before I arrived.
When …
5. I wish I could work in the evenings as I used to.
I miss …

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Question 1: Supply the correct form of the verb in brackets.
1. He (work) hard all the week, but today he (have) a good time at home.
2. There (be) a lot of changes since computers (invent)
3. The house where the dead man (find) is being guarded by the police to prevent it from (enter).
4. This is only one of his poems that (be) worth reading.
5. When I came to school, everybody (be) there.
6. When she (know) me for years, she invited me to tea.
7. I (tell) a lie if I said that I (like) you.
8. I hope it (not rain) when the bride (leave) the church tomorrow.
9. You are (take) over my business while I go away.
10. Nobody would listen to the stories (to tell) by him so many times.

Question 2: Fill each of the numbered blank spaces with the most suitable preposition.
1. The old man was standing there …...... the street corner waiting …...... someone.
2. His story was …… no interest …...…. us.
3. You must not fail to thank him …....... all he has done …........ us.
4. Today’s examinations have tired me …....... . So, I think I’ll turn …........ early tonight.
5. I don’t get …...… very well…......... him.

Question 3: Fill each of the numbered blanks in the following passage. Use only ONE word in each space.
In Britain there is a …..1….. now which people call Mother’s Day. In the old days, many girls from
working-class ….2…. in towns and cities and from farmers’ families in the country worked in rich houses. They
had to do all the ….3….. and their working day was usually very long, they often worked on …..4….., too.
Once a year, it was usually ……5….. Sunday in March, they could visit their mothers. They went home on that
day and ……6…. presents for their mothers and for other members of their families. They could stay at home
only one day, and ……7…… they went back to their work. People call that day Mothering Day or Mothering
……8…… . Later, workers at the factories and girls who worked in the houses of rich families received one
…..9… day a month, and Mothering Day became Mother’s Day. It ….10….. the last Sunday in March.

Question 4: Read the text below then choose the right sentence a, b, c or d.

My house
My name is Mary and two years ago I bought a nice house to live in on my holidays. I work in the
museum in London but I love to spend my holidays in the country, in the open air, near the sea.
I’m happy to have a house near the sea. It is rather far from London and I usually drive there for three
hours. It’s an old house, about 100 years old, and it’s very small but very clean and comfortable. There are two
bedrooms upstairs but no bathroom. The bathroom is downstairs next to the kitchen and there is a living-room
where there is a lovely old fire place. In the living-room there are eight very old pictures - portraits of the people
who lived in the house many years ago. Some of my friends are afraid of them. They think that these dead
people visit the house at night. But I don’t think so. I’m never afraid in my house, but always happy.
There is a garden in front of the house. the garden goes down to the sea and in spring and summer there
are flowers everywhere. Behind my house there are old apple trees and every autumn I have got a lot of nice
red apples. I often give them to my friends as birthday presents. They are really great!
I live alone with my dog, Rex, but we have a lot of visitors. My city friends come to see me very often
and we have a lot of fun together. They are always welcome! Every year we celebrate Halloween and Christmas
there.
I love my house for many reasons: the garden, the flowers, the fire in the winter, but the best thing is the
sea-view from my bedroom window. I enjoy the sea.
When my holidays are over I must go back to London, so I leave my house for London. I’m never happy to the
back in London. I think that someday I will leave my work and live in my country house for all my life.

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 7. a) Mary likes to go the country in summer when she is on holidays.
b) Mary bought a new house near the sea , it is only two years old.
c) Mary is a teacher and she works in a London primary school.
d) Mary hasn’t got a car and goes to her house near the sea by plane.
8. a) Mary bought a house near the sea and every week- end walks there for three hours.
b) Mary can’t drive a car.
c) There is no bathroom upstairs in Mary’s house.
d) There are ten bedrooms in Mary’s house, they are down- stairs.
9. a) There is a fireplace in Mary’s house, it is in the kitchen and Mary cooks food on fire.
b) Some Mary’s friends are afraid of the old pictures in the living- room.
c) Everyone who visits Mary’s house like the old pictures in the the living-room.
d) Mary doesn’t know what the people who lived in her house many years ago looked like.
10. a) Mary always happy her new country house.
b) There are no flowers in Mary’s garden because her house is near the sea.
c) Mary always give red apples to her friends because she doesn’t like red apples.
d) Mary’s house is rather old -100 hundred years. but the apple trees are young- Mary plented them a
year ago.
11. a) Mary has got a big family.
b) Mary is happy to see her fiends in the country house only Chrismas and Haloween.
c) There is a window in Mary’s bedroom.
d) Mary has got a pet, it’s Rex , a nice and clever cat.
12. a) Mary hasn’t got any flowers in her garden, she has got only apple - trees.
b) Mary never gose to her new house in winter.
c) Mary is always happy when she leaves her new house for London.
d) Mary would like to live in her house for all her life.

Question 5: Fill in the blank with the right word given say, tell, speak, talk.
8. I am going to .............. a few words about the recent film festival.
9. What did you ............... ?
10. What did he ............... about it ?
11. John ............. he would be waiting for us.
12. Michael ............ me to ............. in the discussion.
13. ............... lounder, I can hardly hear you.
14. He ............. much, but ............ little.

Question 6: Rewrite each sentence, beginning as shown, so the meaning stays the same.
1. He never has enough money.
He always …….
2. All the other witnesses were called before Mr Nam.
Mr Nam was ….
3. You can leave only when I tell you.
Until ….
4. Minh went home before I arrived.
When …
5. I wish I could work in the evenings as I used to.
I miss …
6. Please see that you post all the letters.
Please don’t …
7. He has decided to take driving lessons.
He has decided to learn…
8. I’m not going to pay, although I know that I should.
While …
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9. Ann felt ill, but insisted on going to work.
Despite…
10. John has done well in English, but not so well in Maths.
While …

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 ENGLISH PRACTICE 56
I. Find the word which is pronounced differently in the part underlined.
1. a. trouble b. flu c. tooth d. shoe
2. a. warm b. thought c. got d. saw
3. a. break b. weight c. plane d. said
4. a. lived b. buy c. wine d. fine
5. a. sit b. feet c. in d. if

II. Choose a, b, c or d to complete the following sentences .

1. My sisiter will have a ........... Course of English next month.
a. two month, b. two – months c. two – month. d. second - month
2. To prepare his .............. works , he spent his while days in his library.
a. science b. scientific c. scientist d. sciences
3. The less we study , the ................. we are
a. worse b. bad c. well d. good
4. After the summer holiday, the children all looked................
a. health b. healthy c. healthful d. healthily.
5. The person................ he works with like him very much.
a. who b. whom c. whose d. which.
6. Football........................... all over the world.
a. plays b. is playing c. is played d. played
7. I know .................... she has gone for holiday.
a. when b. where c. why d. which.
8. Come here and sit ..................... me
a. besides b. beside c. between d. among.
9.Andrew came to the party .............he hadn't been invited.
a. although b. despite c. incase d. even
10.It was Sunday ........... shop was open, all the others were closed.
a. One b. a c. An d. Some
III. Fill each gap in the sentences with a suitable preposition .
1. The teacher divided the class ........................ two groups.
2. I apologized ........................... Mary for the misunderstanding.
3. Look ..................... these flowers . Aren’t they pretty?
4. I like the picture hanging .......................... the wall .......................the kitchen
5. Tom’s parents was disappointed ............... him because he failed the final test.
6. My present job isn’t wonderful, but I prefer it ................. what I did before.
7. The plan flew ………. The clouds to avoid the storm.
8.The people next door are furious … us … making so much noise last night .

IV. Give the correct form of the word in the bracket.

1 .Almost every country in the world is the a member of this........ (organize)
2.The 22nd SEA GAMES were great ................. (succeed).
3. How ...................this man is ! (danger )
4. You are very ................from your brother . (differ)
5. We can see many .................on T.V everyday. (advertise )
6.Is it possible to .........between a hobby and an interest? (distinct)
7.It was a long, slow film. I nearly died of.................. (bore)
8.On a ........day we receive about fifty letters. (type)
9.Freedom of...........is one of the fundamental rights. (speak)
10.The duty of the police is the .....of law and order. (maintain )
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V: Find out the mistake in four parts underlined of each sentence .
6. There's a new Oriental restaurant in town, isn't it?
A B C D
7. Nam seldom pays his bills on time, and his brother does too.
A B C D
8. Mai didn’t go to the zoo with her friends last Sunday because her sickness
A B C D
9. The water and land around the chemical factory are serious polluted.
A B C D
10. Our neighbor will look for the garden when we go on holiday.
A B C D
VI. Use the following sets of words and phrases to write complete sentences.
6. Look! / sun / set / mountains
7. I/ wait/ half an hour/ but she/ not come.
8. If I/ be/ him / I / choose/ English / learn
9. In/ end/ I decide/ not buy / dictionary / because/ too expensive
10. This video film / so interesting / I / see /twice.
VII. Give the correct tense of the verb in the parentheses .
1. We couldn’t risk ( leave)............... him alone.
2. I’m sitting in class right now. I (sit) .............. in class at this time yesterday.
3. I’m sure you will have forgotten me by the time I (be) ......... back in five years.
4. Up to now, our teacher ( give ) .............. our class five tests.
5. Trung is used to ( get ) ................ up early every morning.
6. If you ( smoke ) ........... less, you would have much more money . But I don’t
think you will.
7. What shouldn’t the children ( drink ) ................... ?
8. Tom’d rather ( be) ................. early than late.
9. I knew him when I ( be ) ................ a child.
10. I can’t go with you as I ( not finish ) ................ my work.
VIII , Fill in each blank with the most suitable word to complete the text.
The Browns live in the countryside. Last week when they came up to London, they …1… their times in
seeing as much as …2… . Mrs Brown was most interested in stores, especially in Oxford Street, and bought
some of …3… things which she could not find in the shops in the countryside. Their two children, George and
Susan, …4… had never been to London before, were surprised …5… the crowds everywhere. They enjoyed
travelling on the underground and going down the moving stairs …6… lead to the platforms.
One day they went to Hyde Park and walked along on the grass to Kensington Garden …7… the bright
autunm sunshine. It was very quiet here. Only …8… noise from the streets reminded them that they were still in
a city. The …9… of the tall trees were turning red, brown and yellow, birds were …10… about, sheep …11…
eating the grass, there were …12… of flowers, and ducks were swimming about on the Round Pond. George, …
13… hobby was planes and boats, was very much interested in the model boats which boys were sailing …14…
the Pond.
Before the end of the week they had seen a great …15… . They hoped, however, to see more of London
on their next visit.
IX. Rewrite the following sentences with suggested words.
1. It’s such a pity your sister can’t come as well.
If only............
2. The house seemed to have been occupied for several months.
It looked...........
3. He was so tired that he fell asleep before the end of the film.
He was too.……………………………….......
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 4. Everyone heard about the accident before I did.
I was the.......………………………………….
5. Keeping the environment clean is very important.
It’s………………………………………….…
6. He didn’t attend the seminar simply because he was not informed.
If...........…………………………………….....
7. Although I’m short of money, I’ll lend you some.
In spite of ……………………………………….
8. “Don’t swim out too far, boys” I said.
I warned..........…………………………….....
9. She forgot to add salt, so the food was tasteless.
If she hadn’t forgotten ......……………............
10. What a shame you didn’t tell me earlier.
If only...........……………………………….....

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 ENGLISH PRACTICE 57
A. PHONETICS
I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others
1. A. switch B. stomach C. champion D. catch
2. A. cloths B. improves C. lakes D. communicates
3. A. castle B. whistle C. hostel D. listen
4. A. change B. hungry C. angry D. single
5. A. ancient B. face C. page D. angle
II. Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the others
1. A. industry B. tornado C. natural D. injury
2. A. geography B. electronic C. scientific D. preparation
3. A. patient B. humour C. deny D. friendly
4. A. worried B. reserved C. polite D. arrive
5. A. mathematics B. economics C. politics D. automatics
B. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY
I. Choose the word or phrase that best fits each of the blank spaces.
1. ___________ from John, all the students said they would go.
A. Except B. Only C. Apart D. Separate
2. If you work for us, you’ll get somewhere to live _____ free.
A. for B. at C. out D. of
3. The new manager explained to the staff that she hoped to _____ new procedures to save time and
money.
A. manufacture B. establish C. control D. restore
4. They took pride _______ being the best players of the school.
A. in B. with C. on D. for
5. She’d prefer to go out ________ home.
A. than to stay B. than staying C. rather than staying D. rather than stay
6. They received _______ advice from their parents that they became successful.
A. so good B. such a good C. so good an D. such good
7. Have you got a car ________ ?
A. of your own B. of yourself C. of you D. of your
8. There is a fault at our television station. Please do not ______ your television set.
A. change B. adjust C. repair D. switch
9. If you want to attend the course, you must pass the ................... examination.
A. write B. written C. wrote D. writing
10. Either Peter and his brothers _______ the keys to the car.
A. has been taken B. has taken C. have taken D. have been taken
11. We can tell you that we often have a friendly _______ in our class.
A. atmosphere B. air C. matter D. impression
12. These clothes are fashionable and _______ . Do you agree with me?
A. only B. merely C. unique D. uniquely
13. He _______ to have a very big fortune and a beautiful wife.
A. rumors B. rumored C. has rumored D. was rumored
14. Did you use to do a _______ when you were at the university.
A. full-time job B. part-time C. full-time D. part-time job
15. My house is just _______ . I live in the nearby neighborhood.
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A. near here B. near to C. near by D. near from
II. Complete the passage below using the correct forms of the words in brackets.
People are becoming more security conscious these days. Crimes like burglary and (1.THIEF)_________
are definitely on the increase. One of the most (2. PAIN) _________ experiences a home (3.OWN) _________
can have is to arrive home and find that his or her (4. VALUE) _________ havedisappeared, because a
window had (5. ACCIDENT) _________been left open. What can we do to protectourselves? The most
important piece of (6. ADVISORY) _________ is to make sure that your (7. INSURE)________ coverage is up
to date. Another (8. SENSE) ________ thing to do is to go along to your localpolice station, where they will
be more than willing to make (9. SUGGEST) _________ on (10. RELY)_________ ways of safeguarding your
property.
III. Identify the errors in the following sentences and correct them.
1/ We won't mind your (A) being late – (B) beside, it's (C) hardly your (D) mistake.
2/ (A) The whole report is (B) badly typed. (C) Moreover, it's (D) imaccurate.
3/ I'm not (A) astonish she (B) shouted at us! (C) How would we like (D) to be pushed into a wall?
4/ Nguyen is (A) everything we'd ever (B) want (C) in a man - brilliant, (D) fun and attractive.
5/ They just hope (A) that the money (B) goes to those (C) who are mainly in (D) needs.
6/ A doctor (A) with profession, this is his first (B) pleasure trip (C) into writing (D) for the theatre.
7/ She (A) views her life (B) like a spiritual (C) voyage towards a superior (D) understanding of her
confidence.
8/ Trung was a (A) youthful sailor (B) on his first (C) sea (D) excursion.
9/ The (A) journey guide (B) pointed out the message (C) that runs round (D) the inside of the sports
ground.
10/ (A) Supersonic airplanes can (B) go (C) more fast than (D) the speed of sound.
C. READING
I. Fill ONE suitable word into each of numbered blaks in the passage.
Australia is a big country, but nearly all Australians live near the sea. On hot summer days, you can see
thousands of people at the beach. Many beaches have waves (1)______ are very high.
These large waves are known as surf and the people who ride them are called surfers. Surfing is a skill,
and it needs learning. Don’t (2)______ to be able to surf properly the (3)______ time you try. However, by
practising a few times you will learn (4)______ to do it.
Surfing is not a new sport. Perhaps its origins need explaining. It started hundreds (5)______ years ago in
Hawaii. Men swam (6)______ to sea to catch fish and found they could come back to land very quickly by
riding the waves. These first surfers did not (7)______ a board. They were “body surfers”. Many people
(8)______ do this type of surfing today.
After a while people started to use boards and rode the waves by lying, kneeling or standing (9)______
them. These first surfboards were made of wood and the water made them rot after a while. Today,
surfboards are made of plastic or fibreglass (10)______.
II. Read the following passage and choose the correct answer.
The search for alternative sources of energy has led in various directions. Many communities are burning
garbage and other biological waste products to produce electricity. Converting waste products to gases or
oil is also an efficient way to dispose of waste.
Experimental work is being done to derive synthetic fuels from coal, oil shale and coal tars. But to date,
that process has proven expensive. Other experiments are underway to harness - power with giant
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Some experts expect utility companies to revive hydroelectric power derived from streams and rivers.
Fifty years ago hydroelectric power provided one third of the electricity used in the United States, but
today it supplies only four percent. The oceans are another potential source of energy. Scientists are
studying ways to convert the energy of ocean currents, tides, and waves to electricity. Experiments are
also underway to make use of the temperature differences in ocean water to produce energy.
1. Which is the best title of the passage?
A. Efficient Ways of Disposing of Waste B. The Use of Water Productions for Energy
C. The Search for Alternative Sources of Energy D. New Discoveries in Geothermal Power
2. In the second paragraph, the phrase “synthetic fuels” could best be replaced by which of the following?
A. Biological fuels B. Low burning fuels C. Fast burning fuels D. Artificial made fuels
3. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as an alternative source of energy?
A. Burning of garbage B. Geothermal power C. Synthetic fuels D. Electricity
4. According to the author, the impracticability of using coal, oil shale and coal tars as sources of energy is
due to ___________ .
A. their being time consuming B. their being money consuming
C. the scarcity of sources D. the lack of technology their being money consuming
5. The word “it” in the last paragrph refers to ____.
A. alternative source B. the United States C. hydroelectric power D. Electricity
6. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?
A. Hydroelectric power will be the main source of energy
B. Synthetic fuels will be the principal source of alternative energy
C. Alternative energy will come from a variety of sources
D. All alterenative production of energy will be delivered from water.
III. Choose the correct letter A, B, C or D that best fits the blank in the passage.
Speech is one of the most important (1)___ of communicating .It consists of far more than just making
noises . To talk and also to (2)____ by other people, we have to speak a language ,that is, we have to use
combinations of (3)____that everyone agrees to stand for a particular object or idea. Communication
wouldbe impossible if everyone made up their own language. Learning a language properly is very( 4)___.
The basic( 5)____of English is not very large, and only about 2,000 words are needed to speak it quite
(6)___.But the more idea you can (7)____ the more precise you can be about their exact meaning. Words
are the (8)____thing we use in communicating what we want to say. The way we( 9)____the words is also
very important. Our tone of voice can express many emotions and ( 10)____whether we are pleased or
angry, for instance.
1. A. reason B. tests C. ways D. rules
2. A. be spoken B. be examined C. be understood D. be talked
3. A. systems B. sounds C. languages D. talks
4. A. easy B. important C. simple D. expensive
5. A. grammar B. word C. vocabulary D. structure
6. A. fluent B. good C. well D. perfect
7. A. need B. grow C. express D. pass
8. A. main B. certain C. full D. most
9. A. talk B. say C. pass D. send
10. A. show B. ask C. understand D. know

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IV. In the following text, six sentences or parts of sentences have been removed. Above the extract
you will find the six removed sentences PLUS one sentence which doesn't fit. Choose from the
sentences (A-G) the one which fits each gap (1-6). Remember, there is one extra sentence you do not
need to use. Write the correct letter in the box.
Choose from the following sentences to fill the spaces in the text. There is ONE extra.
A. Using a microwave for cooking a large food mass is difficult due to limited penetration of microwaves.
B. This can be overcome by leaving the food to stand for a few minutes when cooking is completed.
C. It is advised that the water should be poured slowly into another container that already contains the
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D. In this way, buying a microwave oven with a turntable ensure the food is cooked throughout.
E. Conversely the microwaves do not heat glass, ceramic and plastic containers.
F. If the microwaves are not absorbed inside the oven, the oven can be damaged by electrical arcs and
overheating of the microwave source.
G. When water in that state is disturbed, it can suddenly and unexpectedly boil violently.
MICROWAVING
Microwaving is a method of cooking where food is bombarded by microwaves, usually within an
appliance called a microwave oven which excite the water, fat and sugar molecules, thereby heating
(cooking) both the outside and center of the food at the same time. (1)…………………
(A common myth is that a microwave oven cooks from the center of the food outward. This appears to
happen because heat generated at the surface escapes more readily from the surface of the food into the
surrounding air.) One advantage of microwaving is that small amounts of food can be heated very quickly,
making it useful for reheating leftovers.
The disadvantage is that food which is microwaved does not undergo some of the chemical reactions,
such as browning, which makes the food visually attractive. Primitive microwave ovens often do not cook
evenly, leading to a concern that bacteria easily killed by more traditional cooking methods may survive
the quick cooking time in "cold spots", though the food item as a whole is cooked to a safe average
temperature. (2) ……
Some high-end microwave ovens are combined with a convection oven which basically cook the food
using microwave and hot air simultaneously to achieve both the fast cooking time and browning effect.
(3) …………………
However microwave ovens are used in some fast food chains and special microwave bags are available
for cooking fowl or large joints of meat.
Professional chefs generally recommend using microwaves for a limited set of tasks, including: melting
fats (such as butter) and chocolate, cooking grains like oatmeal and grits, cooking rice, thawing frozen
meats and vegetables before cooking by other methods and quickly reheating already-cooked foods.
Using a microwave to boil water is potentially dangerous, due to superheating. In a microwave, water can
be raised quickly to a temperature above the boiling point before major bubbles form, especially if it is
purified and in a very clean glass vessel. (4) …………………
This effect is rare, even for scientists who try to deliberately recreate it, and any seed whatsoever for
boiling is likely to prevent the problem. Boiling water with, for instance, a teabag already in it will prevent
any dangers by providing a seed, as will using a mug that is not perfectly clean.
The risk greatly increases when water has already been boiled once in the same container. This situation
can occur if the user of the oven boiled the water once, forgot about it, then came back later to boil it
again. The first time the water boils, the seed bubbles (microscopic bubbles of air around which larger
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steam bubbles grow) are used up and largely eliminated from the water as it cools down. When the water
is heated again, the lack of seed bubbles causes superheating, and a risk of a steam explosion when the
water's surface is disturbed.
Placing something in the water before heating can mostly alleviate this risk. If you are planning to mix
something with the water, say tea or hot chocolate, adding it before heating will insure that the water
boils. Otherwise, placing a wood object, for instance a chopstick, in the water before heating will also
work.
Care should be taken when removing heated water from a microwave. Make sure that the hands are
protected from possible liquid boil-over, place the container on a level, heat-proof surface and stir liquid
with a warm spoon. Also, never add powdered substances (such as instant coffee or cocoa mix) to the
container taken from the microwave, due to the addition of all those seed bubbles and the potential for
violent, spontaneous boiling. (5) …………………
Metal objects, such as metal utensils, in a microwave oven can lead to dangerous situations. Metals do not
absorb microwaves effectively. Instead, metals reflect microwaves, thereby preventing the latter from
reaching the food. (6) …………………
Thin metal layers, such as metal foil and mugs with metal trim can melt or burn due to the strong
electrical currents that are generated in metal objects. However, small solid metal objects, such as spoons,
in combination with a large amount of absorbing food or liquid, normally do not lead to problems.
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Wikipedia article.
D. WRITING
I. Rewrite the following sentences without changing the meaning of the printed sentences.
1. The phone stopped ringing the moment I got down stairs.
No sooner _______________________________________________
2. He is determined to carry on working when he is 65.
He has no ________________________________________________
3. He was very sorry that he didn’t see Audrey on her trip to London.
He greatly ______________________________________________
4. She agreed to go out to dinner with him because she assumed he was not married.
Had she __________________________________________________
5. Everyone was surprised that the singer had very little money when he died.
The singer had _____________________________________________
II. Children today are too dependent on computers and electronic entertainment. It would be better
for them to be outside playing sports and taking part in more traditional past times than spending
all day indoors.
Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
You should write at least 200 words.
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PART I : Phonetics
I) Choose the word A, B, C or D whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.
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17. A. appear  B. weather  C. bread  D. headache
18. A. oganize  B. belong  C.  woman D. concert
19. A. think B. though  C. mother D. these
20. A. eraser B. scale C. suitcase D. waterfall
II) Choose the word A, B, C or D whose main stress is different from the others in the group.
21.A. pencil B. raincoat C. arrive D. notebook
22.A. enjoyable  B. power  C. permission  D. explore
23.A. photography  B. minority  C. heroic  D. visit
24.A. translation B. difficult C. unluckily  D. agree
25.A. Vietnamese  B. engineer C. celebration D. product 
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
PART II: Vocabulary and grammars:
I) Circle best option A,B,C or D to complete the following sentence
1. Hoa __________________ coins and stamps since she was six.
A. was collecting B. has collected C. collected D. will collect
2. His brother is a _________________ boy. He always tells a joke.
A. handsome B. humorous C. sociable D. energetic
3. Do you mind if I __________________ your car to work?
A. drive B. driving C. to drive D. drove
4. They are ____________ that their son won the championship.
A. delighted B. pleasing C. sad D. interesting
5. My sister regretting ___________ Mai’s glasses yesterday.
A. to break B. broken C. breaking D. break
6. Hoa dances more _______________ than her classmates.
A. beauty B. beautiful C. beautifully D. beautify
7. They will hold a meeting in the large room ____________ the morning of next Sunday.
A. in B. on C. at D. of
8. Minh loves playing chess _____________ his sister enjoys skipping in their free time.
A. when B. because C. while D. during
9. One hundred dollars ______________ an big amount of money for her.
A. is B. are C. were D. is being
10. Don’t overheat the victim _____________ blankets or coats.
A. on B. for C. with D. from
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
II) Put the correct form of the words:
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 11.Joan wants to become a __________ in the future. (science)
12.Many rural areas in Viet Nam have been __________ in the last few years. (urban)
13.The book was so ________ that we didn’t want to read it. (interest)
14.There are a lot of _______________ in the competition. (contest)
15.Linda’s __________ made the party less exciting. (absent)
16.He didn’t win the championship, so he felt very _____________ . (hope)
17.Because of his _________, they failed the exam. (lazy)
18.Vinamilk company has served customers a lot of _____________ recently. (produce)
9. The question isn’t good. It’s ………….. to ask (import).
10. His father soon died of a ……………… heart (break).
Your answers:
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9 10
III) Give the correct form of the verbs in brackets .
1.His new novel (publish)…………….. in two months .
2. I (visit) .........................Singapore two years ago.
3. Look at those black clouds. It (rain)…………..
4.We are tired of (work)…………… for low salary.
5. This is the second time you (break)……a cup.
Your answers:
1 2 3. 4. 5.
IV) Fill in each blank with one suitable preposition.
1. She is talking…………her students in the school yard.
2. Does your aunt work ……….the central hospital? – Yes, she is a nurse there.
3. Mr. Minh is a journalist. He writes ………..Tuoi Tre newspaper.
4. This apartment is suitable………….my family.
5. I often help my parents ………….the housework after
Your answers:
1 2 3. 4. 5.
PART III: Reading
I) Choose the most suitable answer A, B, C, or D to complete the following passage.
Air pollution is caused ________(1) ill health in human beings. In a lot of countries, there
are ________(2) limiting the amount of smoke factories can produce although there is not
enough _______(3) on the effects of smoke on the atmosphere. Doctors have ________(4)
that air pollution causes ________ (5) diseases. The gases from the exhausts of cars
_______(6) also increased air pollution in most cities. The ________ (7) of petrol produces a
poisonous gas, which is often collected in busy streets circled by high buildings. Children
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_______(8) in areas where there is a lot of lead in the atmosphere can not think as
________(9) as other children, and are clumsy when they _______(10) their hands.
21.A. from B. on C. over D. of
22.A. laws B. ideas C. problems D. regulations
23.A. news B. article C. information D. newspaper
24.A. agreed B. pointed C. disagreed D. proved
25.A. lung B. heart C. liver D. stomach
26.A. had B. have C. has D. having
27.A. water B. lead C. gas D. exhaust
28.A. lived B. live C. to live D. living
29.A. quick B. slowly C. quickly D. slow
30.A. touch B. use C. handle D. collect
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
II) Read and fill a suitable word in each blanket:
Christmas is always held ________(1) December the twenty fifth every year. Every
family in England decorates a Christmas tree and puts ________(2) in the middle of the living
room. And Santa Claus plays an important _________(3) in this festival. There is a poem to
relate him. In 1823, the patron saint of children, Saint Nicholas appeared in a poem
________(4) A Visit Saint Nicholas. The character in the poem _______(5) a fat jolly man who
wore a _______ (6) suit and gave children ________ (7) on Christmas Eve. The poem, which
was ________(8) by Clement Clarke Moore, an American professor, became popular
__________(9) the USA. Santa Claus is based _______(10) the description of Saint Nicholas in
this poem.
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
III) Read the following passage and choose the best answer: (2ms)
Computing is now at the same stage as printing was when the first printing presses were
used. Before printing presses were invented, only rich people like kings and dukes could afford
to buy books. Often these people were unable to read and hadn’t enough time to learn. In any
case, the books were so big that it was difficult for anyone to relax with a book as we do today.
They wanted booked because they were expensive and there was something magical about
them. Only a few people were able to write, and it took an extremely long time to write a
book. Monks and other people who could write said ordinary people could not learn to read.

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 The position with computers is very similar today. A few years ago, computers were very
large and expensive. Business managers and rich people ordered them but they didn’t know
how to use them. In many countries, however, the situation has now completely changed.
Lots of people not only own microcomputer but also know how to use them.
Questions:
1) What happened before printing presses were invented?
- ________________________________________________________________
2) Why were books wanted before printing presses were invented?
- ________________________________________________________________
3) What is common feature of a book and a computer?
- ________________________________________________________________
4) What situation has thoroughly changed nowadays?
- ________________________________________________________________
PART IV: Writing
I) Complete the following sentences based on the given cues.
1. The house hasn’t been repaired since it built.
2. Glass is usually made of sand.
3. The statue was cut out of stone.
4. She asked the guide where Phong Nha cave was the most beautiful cave in Vietnam.
5. When Andrew saw the question, he was knowning the answer immediately.
Mistakes Correction
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

II) Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence.
1.People believe that 13 is an unlucky number.
13 is ………………………………………………….
2. “How many cars are there in front of your house, Mai?”
I asked …………………............................................
3.No one introduced me to newcomers in the festival.
I ……………………………………………………
4.The food was too bad for the children to eat.

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5.It’s no use persuading her to join in that activity.
There is no ……………………………..
III) Traditional Festivals in Vietnam play a very important role in attracting foreign tourists. In
about 150 words write about one of the traditional festivals in Vietnam.
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SECTION I: GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY
Question 1: Choose the best answers
1. Would you mind my ....................................?
a. smoking b. smoke c. smokes d. smoked
2. I ........................to see you at the meeting. Why didn’t you come?
a. waited b. expected c. thought d. looked
3. All of us were ......................that he came first. He hasn’t been working hard so far.
a. surprising b. to surprise c. to be surprised d. surprised
4. Where is Janet? – She’s out. She said she ......................... back soon.
a. is b. will be c. would be d. came
5. Several people were hurt in the accident but only one ..................to the hospital.
a. has taken b. was taken c. was taking d. are taking
6. The policeman explained to us ...................to get to the airport.
a. how b. how can we c. how we can d. how can
7. I telephoned the station to make ......................of the time of the train.
a. true b. real c. right d. sure
8. The college got some money by selling one of its ...................old pictures.
a. helpful b. usual c. valuable d. useful
9. –“ Pass me that pen, please!” – “.........................”
a. Here you are b. No, it isn’t c. It doesn’t matter d. Yes, please
10. He ....................... in the cafe when she came in.
a. sat b. has sat c. has been sitting d. was sitting
11. It was raining .......................we cancelled the trip to Mount Faber.
a. although b. so c. because d. but
12. How far is it from Ha Noi to Hoa Binh? – It ...................about two hours by bus.
a. takes b. goes c. needs d. wants
13. Everybody was there, including..................Mr. and Mrs. Smith.
a. with b. of c. ___ d. in
14. She hasn’t written to me .......................
a. any longer b. never c. already d. yet
15. Surely David’s not going to drive,........................he?
a. does b. is c. isn’t d. will
Question 2: Match a verb in A with a phrase in B to have a completel phrase.:
A B
0. to drink a. in an urban area
1. to go b. more money
2. to look c. the news
3. to live d. a meeting
4. to provide e. at the station at 5.30
5. to watch f. for suitable jobs in the city
6. to fix g. the countryside to the city
7. to have h. facilities for the people
8. to prefer i. the computer
9. to need j. to the countryside in the weeked
10. to arrive k. a cup of tea
0-k 1-..... 2-..... 3-..... 4-...... 5-..... 6-...... 7-...... 8-...... 9-...... 10 -.......
Question 3: Supply the correct forms of the word in parentheses.
1. Some of the (village)......................................have lived here all their lives.
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4. They tried their best to avoid (get)................................into traffic jams at rush hours.
5. She had her hair (wash).................................... and styled.
6. It’s only a short trip. We (be)................................. back in an hour.
7. He spends most of his free time (play)............................... computer games
8. We produce cheaper goods than our (compete)..................................do.
9. He has been (separate) ....................................... from his wife for a year.
10. His father is a (special).....................................in Vietnamese history.
Question 4:Find the word which fits the definition. The first has been done for you.
1. You could keep books on it: ……….bookshelf……..
2. You could keep plates in it: ………………....……….
3. You keep your clothes in it: …………....………….…
4. You can see yourself in it: ……………...……………
5. You get washed in it: ………………........…………..
6. You bite the food with them: .......................................
SECTION II: READING
Question 1. Choose ONE appropriate question in the box to each paragraph below:

1/ How do industry and transport cause pollution?

2/ How can I help?
3/ What is the pollution?
4/ How can industry help?
5/ What cause pollution?
6/ What about air pollution?

A. ___ Pollution is the poisoning of the land, sea and air.

B. ___ Mainly industry and transport. If you go to any city, you will see too many factories, too many
cars with not enough people in them, and not enough public transport.
C. ___ Factories and vehicles produce waste which goes into the air and rivers and spreads all over
the land. Poisons in the waste build up over the years and harm trees, plants, animals, and people.
D. ___ Waste gases build up in the air, and dissolve into raindrops, forming a weak acid. This "acid
rain" can fall far away from the country which produced it, killing trees in forests and fish in lakes and
rivers.
E. ___ If companies clean their waste gases before releasing them into the atmosphere, there'll be
much less air pollution and no acid rain. But this can be expensive and it needs all the world's companies
to do it.
F. ___ Cars pollute the atmosphere. Walk, cycle and use public transport as much as possible. Only
use your car when you really need to, and use unleaded petrol if you can - lead is one of the most
dangerous ingredients in petrol. Join us, and help us to campaign for cleaner air for everybody.
Question 2: Fill in the blanks with one suitable word. The first letter has been provided:
Every December millions of Christmas cards go through the post. There are pictures of stars and
snow or Christmas (1) t......................... . In these days it is hard to think of Christmas (2) w.........................
Christmas cards. Yet little over a hundred and fifty years ago there were (3) n.......................... at all. Here is
just one story of the way in which they started.
Some boys of those days who were at boarding schools had to write a special piece of English at
Christmas (4) t......................... . This was sent to their (5) p......................... so that they could see how the boys'
work was during the year.
Young people like to make little (6) d......................... on the paper when they write letters or poems.
These boys were the (7) s.......................... .They used to draw little pictures all (8) r.............................. the
writing. Sometimes they coloured them, and after a time the pictures became more (9) i......................... than
the writing. These were the (10) f......................... Christmas cards.
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 SECTION III: WRITING
Question 1: Rewrite sentences as directed.
1. Why don’t you take that English course?
If.............................................................................................................................................
2. You forgot to turn off the TV last night, didn’t you?
You didn’t.....................................................................................................................................?
3. Despite his age, Mr. Thanh runs five kilometres every morning.
Even..............................................................................................................................................
4. He didn’t finish his work until the bell rang.
Not until.........................................................................................................................................
5. When he is asked about his past, he hates it.
He hates..........................................................................................................................................
6. Without Tom’s help, Bill couldn’t have finished the work.
If it..................................................................................................................................................
7. William said to Mary “Why don’t you put your luggage under the seat?”
William suggested..........................................................................................................................
8. “It’s time we went to bed” they said. (Rewrite, using reported speech)
.......................................................................................................................................................
9. The robbers made the bank manager hand over the money.
The bank manager ........................................................................................................................
10. She hasn’t been to Ho Chi Minh City for three years.
The last..........................................................................................................................................
11. I cleaned the floor then I went to bed.
After...............................................................................................................................................
12. “Don’t forget to send your parents my regards”, she said to me.
She told.........................................................................................................................................
13. “Would you like to dance with me?” she said to John.
She...............................................................................................................................................
Question 2: Write complete sentences using the words given to form a letter:
Dear Uncle Tom,
1. Thank / much / alarm clock / send me / 15th birthday.
.........................................................................................................................................................
2. It just / what / need.
........................................................................................................................................................
3. I / terrible / get up late / every morning.
.......................................................................................................................................................
4. Thanks / your present / I / wake up / time.
.......................................................................................................................................................
5. I / hope / you both well.
.....................................................................................................................................................
6. I / look forward / see / you / Christmas.
......................................................................................................................................................
7. Thanks also / lovely card.
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Section 1: Vocabulary, Grammar and Phonetics

I. Choose the correct answers in A, B, C or D to complete each sentence

1. Bob hasn’t ……… his mind yet.
A. made B. gone C. used to D. found
2. Everyone has to follow this way to get into the fair, ………?
A. do they B. don’t they C. doesn’t she D. doesn’t he
3. We spent half a year _____ this hotel.
A. to build B. built C. with building D. building
4. She is bored _____ getting up early.
A. with B. in C. of D. to
5. Would you like me to get you something to drink? - ______
A. That would be nice B. No, I’m sorry C. That’s too bad D. My pleasure
6. English is the _____ language on one- fifth of the land area of the world.
A. office B. official C. officer D. officially
7. It's an hour since he ......... , so he must be at the office now.
A. has left B. left C. was leaving D. is leaving
8. 14. I usually go to work by bus, but ________ and then I use my motorbike.
A. again B. Once C. now D. ever
9. Of my parents, my father is _________________.
A. the stricter B. the strictest C. stricter D. strict
10. "What can I get for you?". ______________ .
A. All right B. I'm afraid not C. I hope so D. Yes, please

II. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.

1. A. think B. healthy C. thus D. ethnic

2. A. discussion B. revision C. attention D. admission
3. A. cease B. chase C. increase D. raise
4. A. although B. enough C. laugh D. cough
5. A. mute B. junior C. music D. humor
6. A. who B. where C. which D. when
7. A. send B. tent C. rely D. tend
8. A. lock B. shock C. block D. program
9. A. talked B. passed C. dialed D. stopped
10. A. comb B. climb C. dumb D. blond

III. Put the correct verb forms of the verb in brackets.

1. "Do you mind if I sit here?" - "I'd rather you (sit)...................... over there."
2. There (be) ………….. no rain here for 6 months.
3. He spoke to me as if he (be) ………… my father.
4. By the time we (stop) …………, we had driven six hundred miles.
5. The price ( become ) ................... more and more expensive these days.
6. Pupils are made (work)……………… hard at this school.
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 7. It’s ten years since I last (see) ………… her.
8. Don’t forget (lock) ………… the door before going to bed.
9. The pens ( produce ).............. by Thien Long Company are usually cheap and good.
10. The film (begin) ......................at 7.30 or 8.00?

IV. Fill the blanks with the right form of the CAPITAL words provided in the right column

1. Their children have quite _____________ characters. DIFFERENCE

2. What is the correct ______________of this word? PRONOUNCE
3. He didn’t win the championship, so he felt very _____________ . hope
4. She is one of the greatest _______ to appear in this theater. PERFORM
5. My house is on the top of a hill. It’s very ____ there in the fall. WIND
6. It is ___________ to eat too much sugar and fatty food. HEALTH
7. Many rural areas in Viet Nam have been __________ in the last few years. urban
8. Bell ______________ demonstrated his invention. SUCCESS
9. Every day, there are two ____ from Da Nang to Ho Chi Minh city. FLY
10. There are a lot of _______________ in the competition. contest

V. Choose the underlined words or phrases that are not corect in standard written English. Find
and correct it

1. Lan seemed happily when she received her aunt’s letter.

A B C D
2. My brother didn’t have money enough to buy the dictionary he liked
A B C D
3. We should put the coffee table among the armchair and the couch.
A B C D
4. The driver of the car was serious injured in the accident.
A B C D
5. Everyone was exciting as the prince wanted to choose his wife from the village.
A B C D
6. He gets up early in order reviewing lessons before school.
A B C D
7. All the students are looking forward to spend their free time relaxing in the sun this summer.
A B C D
8. I agree that we ought be good students at school and good children at home
A B C D
9. Be careful when you cross a busy street. Look out with cars and trucks.
A B C D
10. Is she accustomed to doing her homework by her?
A B C D
Section 2: Reading

I. Read the passage and choose the correct answer in A, B, C or D

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 Flood in Dorchester
…… (1) ... six o’clock yesterday evening, the River Thames burst its banks and flooded a wide area.
By nine o’clock the floods had reached the town of Dorchester. The main street was soon …… (2)..... 3 feet
of water. Fire engines arrived quickly to pump away the water, but heavy rain made their job very ………
(3) ..... .
Mrs Rose Willow, a ……… (4)......... nearly 80 years old, and living alone in her cottage, was trapped
upstairs ……… (5)........ three hours. Finally, firemen were able to rescue her with ladders and a small ………
(6).......... “My cat, Tibbles, stayed with me all the time”, said Mrs Willow. “She ……… (7)......... me a lot. She
sat with me so I didn’t feel afraid”.
The rain has finally stopped, the river level is falling and the weather forecast is good, ……… (8) ...........the floods
have done a great deal of damage. “Luckily, nobody was …… (9) ......or injured”, Chief Fire Office Hawkins …… (10)
.......reporters, “but it will take a long time to clear up the mess”.
1. A. In B. To C. At D. Until
2. A. over B. under C. through D. between
3. A. easy B. difficult C. quick D. clear
4. A. girl B. man C. lady D. child
5. A. for B. during C. while D. through
6. A. ship B. boat C. car D. bicycle
7. A. worried B. frightened C. bored D. helped
8. A. but B. also C. therefore D. so
9. A. burnt B. cut C. scratched D. drowned
10. A. said B. asked C. told D. spoke

II. Read the text and choose one suitable word to fill in the blank.

Foreign English language teachers for schools inVietnam

has to is teaching cover teacher

more and high decided

Vietnam ...(1)... well on its way to integrate with the world and for that reason emphasis on English
language skills ...(2)... become very essential.
Recently, the City Department of Education and Training ...(3)... to recruit foreign native English speakers
to teach in elementary, middle and ...(4)... schools in Vietnam.
The policy calls for social contributions to improve English language ...(5)... from primary schools to
senior high schools by employing only foreign native English teachers. Each student will chip in
VND120,000 ($5.8) a month to ...(6)... the $35 an hour salary of the foreign ...(7)... .
Compared ...(8).... traditional English teaching methodology, it is better that thousands of students in the
City have a chance of practicing listening ...(9)... speaking skills with native English speakers, who create a
...(10)...exciting atmosphere in classrooms for students.

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I. Rewrite the following sentences using the words provided in such a way that they mean the
same as the original sentences.

1. Couldn’t you find a better hotel?

Is this ……………………………………………………………………………………
2. I haven’t seen that man here before.
This is …………………………………………………………………………………...
3. Old car tires are recycled to make shoes and sandals.
People ........................................................................................................................
4. The coffee is so hot that I can’t drink it.
The coffee is too ...............................................................................................................
5. Somebody repaired his car yesterday.
He had..........................................................................................................................
6. It was thought that the painting had been destroyed.
The painting …………………………………………………………………………….
6. Our house is going to be rebuilt by a local firm.
We are …………………………………………………………………………………..
7. I can’t buy the tickets. They are too expensive.
The tickets ………………………………………………………………………………
9. Peter spent three hours repainting his house.
It ...................................................................................................................................
10. Leave now or you will miss the train.
Unless …………………………………………………………………………………...

II. Use the suggestions to make the meaningful sentences.

1. information / bringing / entertainment / also / is / only / but / TV / not / .

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2. village / the / definitely / better / Life / the / changing / is / for / in / .
............................................................................................................................................
3. look for / more money / Farmers / when / family / often / other work / their / need / they / for/ .
..............................................................................................................................................
4. people / still / a week / work / in / Many / days / the countryside / seven / .
..............................................................................................................................................
5. back / in / months / going / England / They / two / are / .
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 ENGLISH PRACTICE 61
I-Choose the words that has the underline pronounced differently from the others. Identify your
answer by writing the corresponding word or phrase on your answer paper.
1.A. though B. enough C. cough D. rough
2.A. chair B. cheap C. chorus D. child
3.A. missed B. closed C. called D. planned
4.A. fat B. any C. gas D. hat
5.A physics B. basic C. sailor D. subject

II- Choose one word that has a different stress position from the others. Identify your answer by
writing the corresponding word or phrase on your answer paper.
6.A. scissors B. object C. wardrobe D. transmit
7.A. comfortable B. commercial C. generous D. demonstrate
8.A. experiment B. assistant C. sociable D. equipment
9.A. advice B. beauty C. picture D. postcard
10.A. theater B. career C. cinema D. gallery

III- Choose from the four options given (marked A,B,C or D) one best answer to complete each of
the following sentences. Identify your answer by writing the corresponding word or phrase on
your answer paper.
11. David’s school ………….. is very bad this term.
A. report B. period C. day D. semester
12. People go to a …………….. to look at the famous works of art.
A. stadium B. gallery C. theater D. fair
13. I’d like to go ……………. very much.
A. camp B. to camp C. a camp D. camping
14. Hoa is reading short stories …………. Jack London.
A. of B. from C. by D. with
15. John ………….. Susan to go out with him but her parents didn’t let her out.
A. insisted B. suggested C. invited D. helped
16. This book is ……………. that I try to read it from beginning to end at one time.
A. so interesting B. so interested C. such interesting D. too interesting
17. “Let it be” is a famous song ……………. . It is one of the best works by this band.
A. singing by the Beatles B. was sung by the Beatles
C. sung by the Beatles D. sang by the Beatles
18. He ………… the train ticket at home.
A. took B. put C. brought D. left
19. She was ………….. of watching television.
A. interested B. tired C. tiring D. pleased
20. My mother ………….. me that I should wake up earlier.
A. told to B. said C. was told D. said to
21. Our teacher asked us ……………. in class.
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A. in B. on C. off D. of
23. You should …………… your lesson before the examination.
A. read B. look C. revise D. study
24. Hung is …………… do the crossword puzzles.
A. intelligent enough to B. intelligent enough
C. enough intelligent D. enough intelligent to
25. Her math result is …………….. than her English result.
A. bad B. bader C. worse D. well
26. His father is very proud ……………… him.
A. of B. with C. on D. about
27. Yesterday I came …………. your brother when I was going to school.
A. of B. to C. about D. across
28. Students should work …………. to make their parents happy.
A. hard B. hardly C. in hard way D. more hardly
29. Keep all dangerous things out of children’s …………. .
A. hands B. place C. reach D. head
30. When I was young, I used ……………. on a farm.
A. to live B. live C. to living D. living

IV- Supply the correct form of the word in Capital letters for each gap in the following sentences.
Identify your answer by writing the corresponding word or phrase on your answer paper.
31. This coffee is too ................... to drink. heat
32. I can’t tell the …………… between the twins. differ
33. A fairy appeared and…………changed Miss Tam’s rags into beautiful clothes. magic
34. He drove ………… and he had an accident. care
35. I feel so ................. that I’m going to bed. sleep
36. Why was his lecture so .................... ?. bore
37. How many ................. are there in a year in Vietnam ?. celebrate
38. ................. have warned the local people of the disaster. science

V- Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each gap. Identify your answer by
writing the corresponding word or phrase on your answer paper.
These days most people, especially young girls, like(39)…….slim. Our grandparent’s tastes were
different(40)……ours but nowadays(41)……seems to enjoy(42)…….fat people. The only thing(43) ……is
wrong with this is what a(44)…….said to me the other days: “I don’t mind (45)……..these foods if they will
help me(46)………weight but why do they taste so awful ?” The reason(47)…….this is that the
manufacturers have to include a lot of vitamins to satisfy the law, so the only sensible advice I could give
my friend was “Eat normal food, but (48)………less.”
39.A. to looked B. to look C. they look D. look
40.A. from B. of C. as D. with
41.A. anymore B. none C. everyone D. no one
42.A. to look at B. looking C. looking at D. to look
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45.A. to eat B. eat C. eating D. the eating
46.A. gain B. put on C. loose D. lose
47.A. of B. why C. for D. that
48.A. eat B. to eat C. eating D. be eating

VI- Read the following passage, then answer questions 50-53. After each question there are four
options marked A,B,C or D. Choose the correct answer by writing down its corresponding letter
A,B,C or D on your answer sheet.
It is five o’clock in the evening when Rene Wagner come home from work. She walks into the
living room and looks at her three children. They are 14,13 and 9 years old. They are watching TV. The
living room is a mess. There are dirty socks on the floor and cookies on the sofa. Games and toys are
everywhere. Rene is angry, “This place is a mess” she tells her children, “I can’t work all day and then do
housework all evening. I’m not going to do housework!” Rene doesn’t do housework. She doesn’t clean or
wash dishes. She doesn’t wash clothes, either. Every evening she sits on the sofa and watches TV.
After two weeks, every plate, fork and glass in the house is dirty. All the children’s clothes are
dirty. Every garbage basket is full. The house is a mess.
Then, one day Rene comes home from work and gets a big surprise. The kitchen is clean. The
children clean the kitchen !
The next day, the living room is clean, and the children are washing their clothes. Rene tells the
children “OK, I’ll do the housework again. But you have to help me.”
Now Rene and her three children do the housework together. Then they all sit on the sofa and
watch TV !
49. When Rene came home from work, she found the house ……………. .
A. clean and dirty B. dirty and tidy C. dirty and untidy D. clean but untidy
50. Rene told her children ………………….. .
A. to do the housework B. she couldn’t do housework
C. not to do housework D. she wouldn’t do housework
51. Two weeks later, the house was ……………… .
A. very clean B. a mess C. tidy D. rather dirty
52. Some days later, the house was clean again because ……………………. .
A. she couldn’t let it that way B. her children did housework.
C. her children didn’t do housework. D. she did housework again.
53. Now Rene does housework again because …………………. .
A. her children help her. B. they can watch TV together.
C. her children wash their clothes. D. her children don’t do it.

VII- Complete the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first one.
54. The movie was very bad. I couldn’t see it.
- The movie was not …………………………………………….. .
55. “Shut the door but don’t lock it”, he said to us.
- He told ………………………………………………………. .
56. The garage is going to repair our car next week.
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- Although ……………………………………………………………….. .
58. You must see the headmaster.
- You’ve …………………………………………………………………. .
59.Remember to check your flight numbers.
Don’t ...............................................................................
60.It was such bad news that Helen burst into tears.
The news ........................................................................
VIII- Use the suggested words and phrases to make a full sentence.
61. Those buses / not going / airport / neither / taxis.
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62. You / not / want / sell / house last year ?
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63. He / stop / smoke / save / money .
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64. My brother / not drive / carefully / I.
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65. It / difficult / prevent / people / park here.
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 ENGLISH PRACTICE 62
SECTION A. PHONETICS
Part I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest.
1. A.other B. leather C. weathy D. brother
2. A. television B. elephant C. section D. Swedish
3. A. explain B. current C. desire D. electric
4. A. threaten B. thread C. seat D. bread
5. A. deaf B. leaf C. meat D. heat
Part II. Choose the word that has a different stress pattern from the others in the group.
1. A. affect B. polutte C. effect D. litter
2. A. cholera B. pollutant C. permanent D. groundwater
3. A. radiation B. political C. historical D. contaminant
4. A. seriously B. measurement C. scientific D. logical
5. A. aquatic B. historic C. physic D. bonical
SECTION B. LEXICO AND GRAMMAR
Part I. Choose the word, phrase or expression which best completes each sentence
1. It’s recommended that we become more concerned …… the environment around us.
A. of B. to C. with D. about
2. Air ……., together littering, is cause many problems in our cities today.
A. pollute B. pollution C. polluted D. polluting
3. On Christmas Eve, most big cities, especially London are .........with coloured lights across the streets and
enormous Christmas trees.
A. decorated B. hang C. put D. made
4. In the United, there are 50 …….and six different time zones across the country.
A. states B. nations C. towns D. show
5. Nowadays you still see the ………men wear kits (skirts) to wedding or other formal occasions.
A. Scot B. Scotland C. Scots D. Scottish.
6. What …… we do to prevent these natural disasters?
A. may B. ought C. should D. be able
7. …….. at someone is usually considered rude.
A. Point B. To point C. To pointing D. Pointing
8. My father shouted at me, …….. made me feel sorrowful.
A. that B. who C. whose D. which
9. I believe that our new manager has the …… to work well in this business environment.
A. inflexible B. flexibly C. flexibility D. flexible
10.“Are Mary and Peter still living in Paris?” - “No, they …….. to NewYork.”
A. are just moved B.had just moved C. have just moved D.will just move
11. ‘What is the …….. of the USA ?’ – ‘The dollars.’
A. current B. population C. territory D. currency
12. We can see many international programs ……………...different channels.
A.in B.at C. on D. of
13. This hat is different ..................... the one I had.
A. for B. to C. from D. at
14. What will happen if the pollution .................. on.?
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15. He said he was afraid this article was .................. date.
A. over B. on C. behind D. out of
16. I had to get up early, ...............I would miss the train.
A. otherwise B. if not C. but D. unless
17. Most young people want to ........more about environmental problems.
A.look after B.find out C.look for D.make out
18. ..................always gives me real pleasure.
A. I arrange flowers B. The flowers are arranged
C. Arranging flowers D. While arranging flowers.
19. Nga had difficulties in bringing the heavy box, and Mai, her friend, offered to help.
Mai : “Need a hand with your heavy box, Nga ?” -Nga : “.....................”
A. I don’t need B. Not at all C. That’s very kind of you D. No, thanks
20. Peter: “ ...............?” Mary: “ Well , I’dlike to see that dress”
A. Do you want anything B. May I help you
C. What would you like D. What do you want to do
Part II. Give the correct form of the words to complete the following sentences
John watched a (1. document) ………………………… on TV last night. It was all about the problems (2.
threaten) ………………………… our environment. He was shocked to find out how little he knew about (3.
globe) ………………………… warning or acid rain. He had heard the term before but he knew (4. practical)
………………………… nothing about the damage they cause to our planet. He feels he should do something to
be (5. help) …………………………. He would like to join an (6. organize) …………………………, but he doesn't
know which one to join. He has seen so many (7. advertise) ………………………… in newspapers that he can't
make up his mind. However, he believes that it is (8. acceptable) ………………………… not to be
environmentally aware and he is (9. hope) ………………………… that one day everyone will be part of a world
movement to save the earth. He was sure that in this time of (10. technology) ………………………… advances,
we find some way to solve the world's problems.
Part III. Identify the mistake in each sentence below by circling the capital letter
1. It was wrong with you to allow a 4 year-old child to walk home alone.
A B C D
2. The Smiths are very proud about that their son always gets high marks in his courses.
A B C D
3. We called the baseball park up to ask that when the game was scheduled to begin that afternoon.
A B C D
4. The American Indians killed the buffalo only when necessity to obtain food, clothing
A B C D
and shelter.
5. Some relatives of mine like staying at their cabin on Lake Omega every summer holidays
A B C D
6. In the United States among 60 percent of the space on the pages of newspapers is reserved
A B C
for advertising.
D
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valence, a theory explains the forces holding atoms together in molecules.
C D
8. Because of a high birthrate and considered immigration, the United States population
A B
in the late nineteenth century increased tremendously from 31 million in 1860 to 76 million in 1900.
C D
9. For most of their history, especially since the 1860's, New York City has been undergoing major
A B C
ethnic population changes.
D
10. Rocks have forming, wearing away and re-forming ever since the Earth took shape.
A B C D
Part IV. Give the correct tense or form of the verbs in brackets. (20 points)
1. The classroom is still very dirty. I don’t think it (1- clean).
2. ( 2- Lie ) on the beach on a sunny day is pleasant.
3. After (3- shout ) for help, she ( 4- take ) off her shoes and (5- jump) in (6- save) him.
4. Once you (7- try) Gloswhite toothpaste, you (8- never use) anything else.
5. (9- Write ) the letter, she put it in an envelope.
6. Each July, George together with his family (10- go) to Spain for holiday.
Your answer:
1. 6.
2. 7.
3. 8.
4. 9.
5. 10.
SECTION C. READING COMPREHENSION
Part I. Fill in each gap with ONE suitable word to complete the following paragraph.
Our classes take place for three hours every morning from Monday (1)............. Friday. The
maximum class size is twelve (2) .............. the average is ten. We use modern methods of (3) ............. and
learning, and the school has a language laboratory, a video camera and recorders. However, you will only
be successful in improving (4) ............. English if you work hard and (5) ........ speaking English as much as
you can. You will take a short (6) ............. in English as soon as you arrive. In this way, we can put you in a
(7) ............. at the most suitable level.
There are two classes at the Elementary level; one is for complete beginners and the other is for
students who know only a little English. In both classes you will practise simple conversations. In the
class (8) ............. the intermediate level you will have a lot of practice in communication in real-life
situations because we help you to use the English you have previously (9) ............. in your own country,
You will also have chances to improve your (10) .............. of English grammar and to build up your
vocabulary...
Part II. Choose the correct answer A, B, C or D that best fits each of the blank spaces.
Around the age (1)……. sixteen, you must make one of the biggest decisions of your life. Do I stay on
at school and hopefully, go on to university later? Do I leave and start work or beginning a training (2)
………?
The decision is yours, but it may be (3)……. remembering two things: There is more
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unemployment (4)………. those who haven't been to university, and people (5)………. have the right skills
will have a big advantage in the competition for jobs. If you decide to go straight into a job, there are
(6)………. opportunities for training. Getting qualifications will (7)………. you get on more quickly in
many careers, and evening classes allow you to learn (8)………. you earn. Starting work and taking a
break to study when you are older is (9………. possibility. This way, you can save up money for your
student days, as well as (10)………. practical work experience.
1. A. at B. in C. on D. of
2. A. school B. class C. course D. term
3. A. worth B. necessary C. important D. useful
4. A. between B. among C. with D. through
5. A. whom B. which C. who D. whose
6. A. much B. many C. little D. few
7. A. permit B. help C. let D. give
8. A. where B. while C. when D. what
9. A. also B. again C. another D. always
10. A. getting B. making C .taking D. doing
Part III. Read the passage below and choose the best answer A, B, C or D.
THE GREAT HANSHIN EARTHQUAKE
The Great Hanshin earthquake, or the Kobe earthquake as it is more commonly known  overseas,
was an earthquake in Japan that measured 7.3 on the Japan Meteorological Agency magnitude scale.
It occurred on January 17th, 1995 at 5:46 a.m. in the southern part of Hyō go Prefecture, and lasted for
approximately 20 seconds. The epicentre of the earthquake was on the northern end of Awaji Island near
Kobe, a cosmopolitan city of over 1.5 million people. A total of 6,434 people, mainly in the city of Kobe,
lost their lives. Additionally, it caused approximately ten trillion yen in damage. It was the worst
earthquake in Japan since the Great Kantō earthquake in 1923, which claimed 140,000 lives.
1. The word ‘overseas’ in the text is closest in meaning to __________.
A.abroad B.at sea C.by sea
2. The word ‘occurred’ in the text is closest in meaning to __________.
A.ended B.happened C.started
3. It is stated in the passage that the number of deaths in the city of Kobe __________.
A.was greater than that of the Great Kantō earthquake
B.was not as high as in the Great Kantō earthquake
C.exceeded that of any known earthquake
4. The northern end of Awaji Island was the place where __________.
A.the effects of the earthquake were felt most strongly
B.there was no damage to people and property
C.1.5 million people lost their lives
5. We understand from the passage that the Kobe earthquake __________.
A.is internationally known as the Great Hanshin earthquake
B.didn’t cause any damage in the neighbourhood of Kobe
C.is not the deadliest earthquake in the history of Japan.
Your answer:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
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Part I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the
sentence printed before it.
1.The match couldn’t start because of the heavy snow.
->The heavy snow……………………………………………………………….….
2. My mother was a worker in a factory when she was young.
-> My mother used…………………………………………………………………...
3.You can improve your English by practicing speaking every day.
-> If…………………………………………………………………………………
4. “ I really must leave now,” Mr. Fatt said.
-> Mr. Fatt insists……………………………………………………………….…..
5. It often took my mom half an hour to get to work by underground every morning last month.
-> My mom spent…………………………………………………………………….

Part II. Rewrite each of the following sentences so that it means exactly the same as the given one.
Using the given word in brackets. Do not change the word.

1. I’m not you, but I think you should recycle these plastic carrier bags. (if)
………………………………………………………………………………………………..
2. Emma came first because she worked hard. (result)
……………………………………………………………………………………………….3. Eating too much sugar can result in
health problems. (lead)
………………………………………………………………………………………...……..
4. All flights had to be cancelled as a result of the pilots’ sudden strike. (so)
………………………………………………………………………………………….……
5. If I could swim, I would go scuba diving with Terry. (because)
……………………………………………………………………………………………….
Part III. Writing a passage.
In 150-180 words, write a passage about “the importance of learning English and suggest some
effective ways that help us learn English well”.

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I. Circle the best answer A, B, C, or D
1. To jog means to................................
A. work hard B. run fast C. run slowly D. work carefully
2. To quit means to................................
A. give up B. start C. begin D. sleep
3. To reduce means to....................
A. increase B decrease C. destroy D. rise
4. To assist means to............................
A. hire B. like C. hate D. help
5. I am looking forward to……………you some day.
A. seeing B. saw C. see D. sees
6. The opposite of failure is...................
A. success B. difficulty C. pride D. harm
7. The opposite of enemy is...................
A. army B. friend C. dog D. cat
8. The opposite of agree is...................
A. fly B. dream C. refuse D. grow
9. What is she doing?
A. Nothing B. Doing C. Feeding D. Sweeping
10. Ba is sociable but his brother is quite …………..
A. outgoing B. shy C. generous D. kind

II. Complete the following sentences with the correct form of words with the capital words at the
beginning at sentences.

11. All ……………between Paris and Hanoi have been cancelled due to fog
FLY  ……………………….
12. There is plenty of………………for young people in this city.
ENTERTAIN  ……………………….
13. It’s ………………… to complain; you won’t get your money back.
USE  …………………………..
14. During his……………….. the family used to live in the country side.
CHILD  ………………….
15. He is such (a/an )……………….person that no one likes him.
HELP  …………………………

III. Choose the best answer to fill in the blank

16. My friend .............. the answer to the question now.
A. is known B. know C. is knowing D. knows
17. I think I’ll buy this pair of shoes. They................ me really well.
A. fit B. are fitting C. have fit D. are fitted
18. I’ll tell my uncle all the news when I ............... him.
A. will see B. am going to see C. see D. shall see

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19. I’ve got my key. I found it when I ................. for something else.
A. looked B. have looked C. looking D. was looking
20. “All these photographs ................... with a very cheap camera,” he said.
A. have taken B. take C. were taken D. were taking
21. I wondered ................... the tickets were on sale yet.
A. what B. whether C. when D. where
22. Dinner will be ready soon. Can you please .............. the table?
A. lay B. put C. make D. take
23. Our neighbors are very ...................... on camping holidays.
A. interested B. fond C. eager D. keen
24. There are some one following us. I think we .........................................in this area.
A. are following B. are followed C. follow D. are being followed
25. Walt Disney ....................... the character of Mickey Mouse
A. was created B. is created C. creates D. created .
26. Would you like to go to the cinema? –No, thanks. I’d…………stay at home.
A. better B. like C. rather D. prefer
27. Did they ask you what examinations you’ve……………..?
A. succeeded B. passed C. overcome D. obtained
28. The Caspian Sea, a salt lake, is…………… any other lake in the world.
A. larger than B. largest C. the largest D. the larger than
29. Most people prefer…………..money to…………….it.
A. spend- earn B. spending- earn C. to spend – earning D. spending- earning
30. Our teacher made us…………….harder.
A. working B. to work C. work D. works
31. The plane will………………..in a few minutes.
A. take off B. land C. group D. both A&B
32.The teacher told the student ……………
A. what to do that B. how to do that C. which to do that D. by how to do that
33. He is used to …………….in public.
A. the speaking B. be speaking C. speak D. speaking
34. Do you think I should practice………..English every day?- Yes, if you want to improve it.
A. on listening B. to listen C. listened D. listening
35. I am not old enough ………. the car.
A. driving B. drive C. drove D. to drive

III. Choose the word or phrase that needs correcting

36. Peter, I’d would like you to meet some very special people
37. It is greatly to be with you on such a lovely day
38. Would you mind to go to the local bookshop to get me some papers?
39. I think I prefer country life more than city life
40. Thanks for invite me to the water - fetching contest of your school

IV. Complete the text with the verbs in brackets. Use the passive form
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by people who use the site. Anyone who visits a wiki website can add or change the information on the
page. The first wiki website ………………..(42. create) by Ward Cunningham in 1995. Since then, wiki
guidebooks , wiki dictionaries and wiki encyclopedias ……………….(43. publish) on the Internet. The most
popular online encyclopedia is “wikipedia” . Over 22 million entries …………….(44. add) since it started,
and it is now the most detailed encyclopedia in the world. According to the create or of Wikipedia, the
work ………………(45. do) by 20. 000 people who regularly edit the pages. The amazing thing is that the
information is completely free.

V. Matching the question in column A with the suitable answer in column B

A B
46. What do you think this machine is for? A. Yes, sir
47. Would you mind if I opened the door? B. Tall, thin, short curly hair
48. Would you like to go through the C. I have no idea.
departure lounge? D. Too quiet.
49. What does the countryside look like? E. Please go ahead
50. What does he look like?

VI. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others:
51. A. worked B. naked C. looked D. attacked
52. A. engineer B. excited C. experiment D. exhibition
53. A. teammate B. speaker C. bean D. overhead
54. A. furious B. purpose C. surf D. turn
55. A. deny B. deposit C. benefit D. respond

VII. Fill in the blanks with suitable word

celebration, custom, gather, gifts, midnight, particularly, symbolize, ring, bring, display

In Scotland, the biggest …………..(56) of the year is “Hogmanay”. “Hogmanay” is the Scottish word
for New Year’s Eve. On 31st December in Edinburgh, there is an enormous firework ……………(57) at the
castle and they play live music in the park. Thousands of people …………….(58) in the streets , coffees and
bars. Then at 12 o’clock, church bells ……………….(59) all over the city. After midnight people go “first
footing” . This is a Scottish …………..(60) that dates back hundreds of years. “First footing” is visiting your
neighbours after ……………..(61) on New Year’s Eve. The visitors must step into the house with their right
foot step first, to ……………..(62) good luck. Traditionally, the visitors bring three ……………….(63) : a piece
of coal, a piece of “short bread” ( a Scottish biscuit) and a little whisky. The gifts ………………….(64)
warmth, food and happiness. If the first person who visits your home after midnight is a man with dark
hair, that is …………….(65) lucky.
II. Read the passage and choose the best answer in the blanket.
For many people, traveling by plane is an exciting experience. Others, however, find the whole idea
quite terrifying, (66)…………. flying is no more dangerous (67)…………… any other form of travel and some
experts say it is considerably safer. It is known, however, that most accident occurs (68)………….. taking
off and landing when (69)………… decisions are vitally important.

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play an important part in helping passengers to (72)………….. safe and comfortable. Indeed for many
passengers being (73)………… such care of is all part of the total experience. (74)………… other form of
travel involves waiting for people in quite the same (75)………. with food, drink, newspapers, magazines,
music, and even video films.
66. A. although B. too C. and D. because
67. A. than B. as C. then D. with
68. A. while B. during C. for D. through
69. A. leader’s B. chief’s C. driver’s D. pilot’s
70. A. whose B. which C. their D. that
71. A. for B. up C. after D. round
72. A. feel B. rest C. experience D. lie
73. A. given B. kept C. shown D. taken
74. A. Any B. No C. All D. Not
75. A. sort B. kind C. way D. part

VIII. Use the words given to make meaningful sentences.

76. Early this morning/ children/ decide/ go/ a run.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
77. Life/ country / definitely / changing / the better.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
78. The date / meeting/ will/ have to/ change/ tomorrow.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
79. Tom / have / shower / telephone / rang.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
80. Last year / we /spend / week / My Son / and / I not want / leave.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
81. Watching / television / consider / most / popular / kind / entertainment / nowadays.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
82. After/many/experiments/finally / first / successful /flight/ make / by / Wright brothers.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
83. My grandfather / used / tell / stories / until / we / fall / asleep.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
84. I / used / collect / shells / when / be / kid.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
85. My uncle / move / Ho Chi Minh City/ 1987/ and / live / there / then.
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 IX. Rewrite the following sentences so that it has a similar meaning to the first
86. Tom works hard as a student
Tom …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
87. It is good exercise to run a mile a day
 Running …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
88. It’s a great pleasure to be with you.
 Being ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
89. We didn’t see her at all.
 She …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
90. Tom is not as tall as Peter
 Peter ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
91. Her father asked her if she would go to the cinema with her friend
 Her father asked her: “………………………………………………………………………………………………”
92. The step- mother doesn’t treat the little girl in a normal way.
 The little girl …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
93. Do you mind my smoking?
 Do you mind……………………………………………………………………………………………………………...
94. No one works harder than Barbara.
 Barbara …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
95. He told his customer : “ Please bring it back if it doesn’t fit well”
 He told ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……..
96. The last time we saw him was in 1988.
We haven’t………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
97. Peter spent 3 hours on repairing his computer.
 It took………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
98. You will not be accepted if you don’t finish your home work.
 Unless………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
99. “Don’t swim out too far, boys ’’ I said
 I warned…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
100. They arrived late because the traffic was terrible.
 Because of………….………………………………………………………………………………………………………

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 ENGLISH PRACTICE 64
I. Select A, B, C or D only to indicate the word whose bold and underlined part is pronounced
differently from the rest.
1. A. looked B. watched C. stopped D. carried
2. A. bath B. father C. theater D. health
3. A. danger B. angry C. language D. passage
4. A. whole B. when C. where D. while
5. A. improvement B. equipment C. comment D. development
II. Choose the correct word or phrase underlined to complete each of the following sentences.
1. My mother is (enough/ too/ so/ very) tired to cook tonight
2. They haven’t seen each other (since/ for/ at/ in ) Christmas.
3. Alexander Graham Bell invented the (washing machine/ computer/ television set/ telephone).
4. Mr Hoang is used (eat/ to eat/ to eating/ ate) no thing before going to work
5. Tim saw his friends while he (cross/ was crossing/ is crossing/ crossed) the street.
6. He asked me (if I have/ whether I have/ if I had/ whether I have had) a driving licence .
7. Cool the burn immediately (so as/ so that/ in order to/ because) to minimize tissue damage.
8. She promises she (is/ be/ has been/ will be) back in about ten minutes.
9. This project (is carried out/ will carried out / carries out/ will be carried out) next month.
10. I saw him (watering/ water/ is watering/ to water) the flowers in the garden.
11. Angkor Wat is the (large/ largest / larger/ most largest ) temple in the world.
12. In the rice – cooking festival, a fire is made in the (modern/ new/ traditional/ old time) way.
13. Hoa told me that she (is / was/ were/ had been) hungry.
14. It (sounds/ hears/ says/ listens) interesting. How does it work ?
15. It isn’t good for children (to eat/ eating/ for eating/ eat) too many sweets.
III. Choose the best option A, B, C or D to complete the following questions
6. She went to market without ____________ anything.
A. buy B. to buy C. bought D. Buying
7. ____________ she plays the piano!
A. How well B. How good C. What well D. What good
8. The new shopping mall is quite ____________ the present shopping area.
A. different from B. the same C. like to D. similar
9. There were _________________ flowers that I couldn’t dicide what to buy.
A. so many B. so few C. so little D. so much
10. Of my parents, my father is _________________
A. the stricter B. the strictest C. strict D. stricter
11. Would you _________________ cleaning the floor for me?
A. like B. please C. mind D. rather
12. I’ve never seen such an interesting _______________
A. performing B. performer C. performance D. performed
13. I’m sorry. I’m not ___________ to help you lift the table.
A. enough strong B. too strong C. strong enough D. enough strength.
14. I usually go to work by bus, but ________ and then I use my motorbike
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15. There are not _____________ jobs for all of us.
A. so B. such C. too D. enough
IV . Supply the correct tense of the verbs in brackets to compete the passage.
Robert Wilson (1)….(be)…. a politician. He (2)…(go)… to Oxford University in 1960, and in 1976 he
(3)…… (become)…. a Member of Parliament (an MP). He (4)….(be)… an MP since then. He (5) …… (be)
… Minister of Education from 1980 to 1985. He (6)………(write)… many books. He (7)…… (get)…
married and (8) …(have)…. two children. His family lived in Oxford for 15 years, then they (9)…….
(move)… to London in 1980. They now (10)…..(live)… in a house in Kensington Street, London.
III. Rewrite these sentences so that they have the same meaning
11. She studies English so that she can improve her knowledge.
 She studies English so as………………………………….
12. The last time I went to Ho Chi Minh City was 6 years ago.
 I haven’t……………………………………………………
13. “Where is the post office?” A visitor asked Lan.
 A visitor asked Lan…………………………………………
14. May I borrow your ruler?
 Would you mind……………………………………………
15. We spent five hours getting to London.
 It took us …………………………………………………….
16. Some one is going to tune my piano tomorrow.
 I am going………………………………………………………
17. Nam keeps forgetting his homework.
 Nam is…………………………………………………………….
18. My mother gave me a very nice watch yesterday.
 I was ………………………………………… ……………………
19. We’d prefer you not to smoke.
 We’d rather……………………………………………………………….
20. “ You should not believe him, Minh” said Toan
 Toan advised……………………………………………………………..
IV. Fill a suitable preposition in each blank.
11. Mrs Vui always prides …………………….….her cooking.
12. It is safe to keep medicine …………….….locked cupboards.
13. Lipton tea is different…………………….………Dilmah tea.
14. How ……………….….. going to Vinh Market this afternoon ?
15. Mr John is very interested ………… the history of Viet Nam.
16. When my parents arrived home, I was waiting………….a phone call.
17. Mary regretted not bringing a lot of clothes…………..her. It was very cold.
18. Hoa got up late as her alarm clock didn’t go………………..
19. Would you mind if I had a look ……………………… your luggage ?
20. Because of the heavy storm, the ship moved up and………..the water.
V. Supply the correct form of the words in brackets.
11. The lecturer is giving us first-aid …………………. (instruct)
12. Relax for some minutes and you’ll feel more …………….. (comfort)
13. He said “Good morning” in a most ………….. way. (friend)

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15. Sa Pa is a wonderful ………..... resort in Viet Nam. (mountain)
16. Nam’s sister has been an………….for seven years. ( act)
17. Diana is a …………… She sells flowers at a shop in New York. (flower)
18. The view of this mountain is ……………… (beauty)
19. My mother doesn’t like me to wear short skirts to church. She thinks they are …… (suitable)
20. Christmas songs were …………for people in towns and villages. (perform)
III. Complete the following questions with the correct preposition.
16. She isn’t here ________________ the moment.
17. Warm clothes protect us ________________ bad weather.
18. What do you often do ________________ weekends.
19. We haven’t seen him _____________ last month.
20. He had an accident and was taken __________ hospital.
21. We regarded him ____________ a famous doctor.
22. You’re better ask __________ the information desk.
23. He borrowed $ 100 ______________ his father
24. “ Hamlet” is written ____________ Shakespeare.
25. Jane fell _________ her bike and hit head on the road
VI. Read and choose the words or phrases that best fit each of the blank spaces.
Paper
Paper was …….(1)…… by the Chinese in the first century AD. Most paper is made …..(2)…. wood.
When trees are …….(3)……, they are transported …..(4)….. land or water to paper mill. Here they are
cut …(5).. and the wood is broken up into fibres. Which are ….. (6) with water and chemicals. This
wood pulp is then dried on a machine and ….(7)…. into paper.
One tree is needed for every 400 ….(8)…. of a typical forty-page newspaper. If half the adults in
Britain each buy one daily paper, this uses up over 40.000 trees a day. Trees are being cut down faster
than they are being …….(9)…, so there may be a (n) ……(10) paper shortage before the year 2010.
1. a. imagined b. invented c. thought d. brought
2. a. from b. of c. by d. with
3. a. cut in b. cut of c. cut down d. cut up
4. a. on b. of c. through d. by
5. a. up b. all c. over d. in
6. a. turned b. mixed c. beaten d. joined
7. a. make b. making c. made d. to make
8. a. covers b. texts c. sheets d. copies
9. a. set up b. replaced c. grown up d. found
10. a. able b. important c. serious d. essential
IV. Fill the blanks with the right form of the CAPITAL words provided in the right column.
26. Their children have quite _____________ characters. DIFFERENCE
27. What is the correct ______________of this word? PRONOUNCE
28. Relax for some minutes and you’ll feel more _________ COMFORT
29. She is one of the greatest ______________ to appear in this theater. PERFORM
30. My house is on the top of a hill. It’s very __________ there in the fall WIND
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33. Bell ______________ demonstrated his invention. SUCCESS
34. Every day, there are two _________ from Da Nang to Ho Chi Minh city. FLY
35. ______________ , dark clouds appeared and it began to rain. SUDDEN
V. Give the correct form of the verb in brackets.
36. Will you wait a minute while I (look) ____________ through the text ?
37. “ I hear you’ve bought a new house.” - “Yes, I ( move ) __________ in next week”
38. Look at those black clouds. It ( rain) __________
39. The film ( begin) ___________ at 7.30 or 8.00 this evening ?
40. Mai (telephone)____________ you when she comes back.
41. The pens ( produce ) ___________ by Thien Long Company are usually cheap and good.
42. “Do you mind if I sit here ?” – “ I ‘d rather you ( sit ) __________ over there”
43. The price ( become ) __________ more and more expensive these days.
44, + 45. Mr Binh ( know) ______ how to drive a car although he ( not learn) ________ it yet.
VIII. There is a mistake in the four underlined parts of each sentence. Find it by choosing A, B, C or
D.
66. Have you ever seen a painting of Picasso yet ?
A B C D
67. “ Do you think anyone saw us ?” she told nervously.
A B C D
68. The plays writing by Shakespeare are very popular in the world.
A B C D
69. The employer said that he would give them a two – day trip to Phu Tho next week.
A B C D
70.My sister is studying very hard in order to pass the exam and getting scholarship at university.
A B C D
VII. Write a description of 100-120 words with the title “My holidays”.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

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A. Phonetics

I. Choose the word (A, B, C, or D) which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the
others in each group.

1. A. climate B. comic C. hike D. website

2. A. worked B. laughed C. hoped D. naked
3. A. cover B. category C. ancient D. decorate
4. A. erupt B. humor C. UFO D. communicate
5. A. Buddhism B. bomb C. viable D. bulb

II. Choose the word (A, B, C, or D) which has the stress pattern different from that of the other
words.

1. A. comprise B. depend C. design D. novel

2. A. tropical B. collection C. tendency D. charity
3. A. friendliness B. occasion C. pagoda D. deposit
4. A. importing B. specific C. impolite D. important
5. A. federation B. unpolluted C. disappearing D. profitable

B. Vocabulary and Grammar

I. Choose the best answer to complete each sentence.

1. All the sentences below use “the”, which one is correct?

A. Can you pass the sugar please? B. The crime is a problem in many big cities.
C. The apples are good for you. D. I love the skiing.
2. Our friends have lived in Ho Chi Minh city __________ 2002
A. for B. since C. in D. about
3. He prefers soccer ___________ tennis
A. from B. than C. to D. or
4. If they worked more carefully, they ___________ so many mistakes.
A. won’t make B. don’t make C. wouldn’t make D. didn’t make
5. He __________ to his friend’s party when his parents asked him to go home.
A. goes B. was going C. went D. has gone
6. There’s a strange man behind us. I think_______.
A. we are followed B. we are being followed
C. we are being following D. we are following
7. Which of the following is the strongest advice?
A. You should get a hair-cut. B. If I were you I’d get a hair-cut.
C. You ought to get a hair-cut. D. You really must get a hair-cut.
8. ________ you mind if I use your dictionary?
A. Will B. Do C. Can D. Did
9. Mr.Vo Van Kiet, ______ was our former Prime Minister, was born in Vinh Long.
A. that B. whose C. who D. whom
10. All that rubbish will have to be _____ at once.
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II. Give the correct form of the verbs in the brackets to complete the passage:

1. My friend was (make)____________ (pay) ______________ back the book.

2. Hardly he (take) ____________ up the book when the phone (ring) ________.
3. Can you imagine what I (come)___________ across when I (roll)__________ up the carpet yesterday?
4. If she wins the prize, it (be) _________________ because she (write) _____________ very well.
5. He resented (ask) _________ (wait) __________. He had expected the minister to see him at once.

III. Give the correct form of the word in brackets to complete each sentence.

1. A lot of toys encourage children’s ___________________. (imagine)

2. The factory has provided cheaper ___________________ lately. (produce)
3. Burning coal is an ___________ way of heating a house. Gas is much cheaper. (economy)
4. According to some scientists the earth is losing its outer atmosphere because of ______ . (pollute)
5. She has one of the biggest art ________________________ in Britain. (collect)
6. ________________ has caused many so-called man-made disasters. (forest)
7. ____________ often walk through the streets shouting or singing about something they sell. (cry)
8. Gas and oil ____________________ always increases in cold weather. (consume)
9. The police are interested in the sudden _________________ of the valuable painting. (appear)
10. He claimed that his _______________________ had caused him to become a criminal. (bring up)

IV. Match a beginning in column A with the most suitable ending in column B to make a meaningful
sentence or a conversation.
A B
1. I must get back to work, a. That’s right, I am
2. Hello. You must be Maryam. b. which is the capital city of California.
3. Andrew is flying to Sacramento, c. we will have no fresh water to use.
4. Do you know that you can only live d. otherwise I’ll get the sack.
without water for four days?
5. If we pollute the water, e. It depends on where you are and what
you are doing, surely?

V. Each of the following sentence has four words or phrases underlined. The four underlined parts
of the sentence are marked A, B, C, D. You are to identify the one underlined word or phrase that
should be corrected or rewritten.

1. Preserving natural resources mean reserving them for our future.

A B C D
2. Despite of the increase in air fares, most people still prefer to travel by plane.
A B C D
3. Regardless of your teaching method, the objective of any conversation class should be
A B
for students to practice speaking words.
C D
4. The injured man was taken to the hospital.
A B C D
5. In order for one to achieve the desired results in this experiment, it is necessary that he work as fastly
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C. Reading

I. The reading is followed by several questions about it. There are four possible answers (A, B, C or
D) for each question. Choose the best answer.
Benjamin Franklin
Few people can embody the spirit of early America as much as Benjamin Franklin. He lived
through almost the whole of the eighteenth century, being born six years after it began, and dying ten
years before it ended. In this time he saw the American colonies grow from tiny settlements into a nation,
and he also contributed much to the development of the new state.
At the age of 17 Franklin ran away to Philadelphia. He had already received some training as a
printer’s apprentice, and this helped him seven years later, with his first publication, the Pennsylvania
Gazette. He also received a contract to do government printing work, which helped him to rise from his
poor background to become a successful entrepreneur. Some of his experience in business was shared in
his famous Poor Richard’s Almanak, which established his reputation throughout the American colonies.
In another of his works, the Autobiography, which was written toward the end of his life, he shows the
same quiet common sense.
He was deeply interested in science and natural history, and his experiments with electricity and
lightning led directly to the invention of the lightning rod. He was also interested in improving the
conditions of his fellow men. He was involved in a number of projects in his native Philadelphia, including
the setting up of a library, a university, a philosophical society, and - because he was a pragmatic man - a
fire prevention service. In 1753 he became Postmaster-General of the colonies. Through this experience
he began to develop the idea that the colonies of North America should be a single nation. Later, he went
to London to try to persuade the British government to change the conditions, especially the taxes, that
later led the American colonists into rebellion.
Whatever Benjamin Franklin’s personal feelings about the rebellion of the American states, he
worked hard to make it succeed. As ambassador to France, he encouraged the French to help George
Washington. After the war he attended the American constitutional congress. This was his last
contribution, for he died later that year. He is still fondly remembered by Americans as one of the
creators of the United States.

1. What is a good description for this text?

A. An autobiography of Benjamin Franklin. B. The life of Benjamin Franklin
C. The works of Benjamin Franklin. D. Franklin and American Independence.
2. When was Benjamin Franklin born?
A. 1806 B. 1794 C. 1717 D. 1706
3. Which of these happened first?
A. Franklin trains as a printer. B. Franklin runs away to Philadelphia.
C. The American colonies rebel. D. Franklin starts his first publication.
4. What was Poor Richard’s Almanak about?
A. Franklin’s reputation. B. How to succeed in business.
C. How to do government printing. D. The text does not say.
5. In which countries did Franklin live?
A. England and France. B. Philadelphia and England.
C. London and America. D. England, America and France.
II. Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only one word in each
space. There is an example at the beginning (0)
SAVING THE TIGER
In 1973, when the tiger appeared to (0) be facing extinction, the World Wide Fund for Nature and
(1) _____Indian Government agreed to set (2) ______ “Operation Tiger”- a campaign (3) ______ save this
threatened creature. They started by creating nine special parks (4) _____that tigers could live in safety.
The first was at Ranthambhore, a region (5) _____ was quickly turning into a desert (6) _____ too much of
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the grass was being eaten by the local people’s cattle. At the time there (7) ______ just fourteen tigers left
there. The government had to clear twelve small villages, which mean moving nearly 1,000 people and
10,000 cattle so the land (8) ______ be handed back to nature.
Today, Ranthambhore is a very different place, with grass tall (9) _____ for tigers to hide in, and
there are now at (10) ______ forty of them (11) _____ the park, wandering freely about. Other animals have
also benefited. For example, there are many (12) _____ deer and monkeys than before. The people (13)
_______were moved are now living in better conditions. They live in new villages away (14) _____ the tiger
park, with schools, temples and fresh water supplies. There are now sixteen such tiger parks in India and
the animals’ future looks (15) ______little safer.

D. Writing
I. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the sentence printed before it,
begin with the given word(s) or phrase.
1.You should review your lessons for the exam.
It’s time_____________________________________________________________________________________________
2. That man used to work with me when I lived in New York.
That’s _______________________________________________________________________________________________
3. What a pity they close the shops at lunch-time.
I wish _______________________________________________________________________________________________
4. We like ice-cream but we don’t have it everyday.
Although ____________________________________________________________________________________________
5. When did you start working in that factory?
How long ___________________________________________________________________________________________
6. Oil was slowly covering the sand of the beach.
The sand____________________________________________________________________________________________
7. “Where is the station car-park?” Mrs. Smith asked.
Mrs. Smith asked __________________________________________________________________________________
8. He was sorry he hadn’t said goodbye to her at the airport.
He regretted _______________________________________________________________________________________
9. I advise you not to buy that car.
If ____________________________________________________________________________________________________
10. Why don’t you ask her yourself?
I suggest that ______________________________________________________________________________________
II. Make full sentences based on given cues.
1. If you/ not go / the party /I /go / either.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
2. Unless/ I / have/ quiet room/ I / not/ able /do / work.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
3. nurse/ kind enough/ help him/ walk
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
4. He/ rather spend/ holidays/ a farm/ seaside
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
5. I/ return/ visit/ Japan. It/ wonderful trip.
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I. Circle the word that has the underlined parts pronounced differently from the others (1 pt)
11. A. watched B. cleaned C. played D. chased
12. A. usable B. refuse C. consumption D. designer
13. A. mission B. function C. question D. mention
14. A. orchestra B. scenery C. cycle D. scheme
15. A. heal B. vehicle C. rehearse D. behavior
II. Circle the word that has different stress pattern from the others (1 pt)
16. A. interesting B. intelligent C. insurance D. infinitive
17. A. divided B. visited C. entered D. traveled
18. A. dictation B. revision C. optional D. invention
19. A. engineers B. architects C. scientists D. carpenters
20. A. hospital B. possible C. essential D. eatable
SECTION C: GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY (6 pts)
21. Alice should not stay under the sunshine because her skin is so ..................................
A. insensible B. sensitive C. senseless D. sensible
22. There is a ............ of water in many parts of the world, so we should save water in order to support to
everywhere.
A. shortage B. plenty C. lots D. lackage
23. Ha Long bay, .................................. one of new seven wonders of the world, consists of 1,969 big and small
islands.
A. knows B. known as C. is known D. that known as
24. Would you like some more suger for your coffee?
A. No, I don’t. B. Yes, I do. C. No, thanks. D. Yes, I would.
25. Can you give me a favor?. I have some difficulties in doing this exercise.
A. Please do. B. Yes, let. C. Cirtainly. D. Thank you.
26. Up to now, we have finished .................................. assignment.
A. twice three B. two third C. second third D. third twice
27. Marry is wearing a .................................. T- shirt and a green shorts
A. blue cotton beautiful large C. beautiful large blue cotton
B. cotton large blue beautiful D. beautiful cotton blue large
28. Her parents never .................................. her to go out after 8 p.m.
A. see B. let C. allow D. agree
29. I caught .................................. of a lion lying under the tree , and my heart jumped.
A. view B. scene C. look D. sight
30. The students are used to .................................. in the school library.
A. work B. working C. worked D. workes
II. Preposition (1 pt)
31. Alexander Graham Bell finally came up ........................ a new device called telephone.
32. You shouldn’t live ........................ saying “goodbye” to your parents.
33. She always goes to her office ........................ her own car.
34. This mobile phone is still ........................ warranty of our company.
35. Her son almost takes ........................ her husband. Sometimes I can’t distinguish them.
III. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in parenthese (1 pt)
36. Jack (work) ...................... for this company so far.
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38. All of the rooms in our school (decorate) ...................... before the school festival started.
39. He would rather his friends (leave) ...................... him alone now.
40. Mr. Green had his house (paint) ...................... last month.
IV. Give the correct forms of words in the brackets (2 pts)
41. My form teacher has a good sense of .............................. HUMOROUS
42. ..................... are one of the animals which are harmful to our crops. MOUSE
43. There are three .................................. flights to Hanoi from Da Nang. DAY
44. Mekong river is the greatest in ................................... in Viet Nam. LONG
45. He doesn’t eat meat or fish because he is a.................................. . VEGETABLE
46. Tan Trao is the ....................... place where uncle beloved Ho Chi Minh had
HISTORY
worked during the early years of 1940s.
47. You shouldn’t drink wine because it is .............. for your health at all. HEALTH
48. A lot of children are becoming ....................... at the age of ten. INVENT
49. Please give me some ...................... to solve this problem. ADVISE
50. He devoted in the full .................. of his youth to the struggle for the
PROUD
liberation of our country.
II. Read the passage and decide which is the best answer. Circle the best answer A, B, C or D to the
questions (2 pts)
THE INVENTOR
Alexander Graham Bell was born in 1847 in Edinburgh, Scotland. His father was an expert in
phonetics. (56) …....................... a boy, Alexander became interested in sounds and speech in 1870, The Bells
decided to (57) …........................ to America. They lived in Boston, (58) …........................ Alexander taught in a
school for the deaf. There he began experimenting with a machine (59) …...................... help the deaf hear.
While experimenting with this machine, Bell had an idea, “Why do not use electricity to (60) …......................
the human voice from one place to another ?” He began to work on a new (61) ….......................... For years,
Bell and his assistant, Thomas Watson, worked day (62) …..................... night. They rented rooms in a
boarding house. Bell was on one floor, and Watson was on (63) …....................... . They tried to send (64)
…....................... through a wire. Finally, on March 19th, 1876, Watson heard these words very clearly: “ Mr
Watson, come here. I want you.”. Watson rushed upstairs, ran (65) ….................. Bell’s room, and shouted, “ I
heard you! ”
56. A. Despite B. During C. Be D. As
57. A. leave B. take C. move D. return
58. A. where B. why C. which D. when
59. A. for B. in order C. to D. so that
60. A. go B. get C. change D. send
61. A. invention B. inventor C. inventive D. invent
62. A. and B. after C. by D. or
63. A. others B. the others C. another D. other
64. A. speaking B. letters C. speech D. telegram
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III. Fill in each numbered blank with a suitable word (2 pts)
Bi Rain to return to Vietnam
Two famous Korean singers - Bi Rain and Park Hyo Shin - are expected to be in Hanoi (66) ….............. March
17 to 23, to perform in the meeting between officials of the Vietnamese (67) ….............. South Korean
Ministries of Defense at the Hanoi Opera House on March 21. The two (68) ….............. will go to Vietnam
with a company of 97 officers and soldiers from the theatrical wing of the Republic of Korea’s (RoK)
Army, at the invitation of the Vietnamese Ministry of National Defense.
The tour is a part of a series of events to (69) ….............. the 20th anniversary of Vietnamese-RoK
diplomatic ties. (70) ….............. the tour, the troupe will visit the popular tourist destinations of Hanoi and
Ha long Bay. Since joining the army last October, Bi Rain (71) ….............. nearly disappeared from the stage.
(72) ….............. in 1982, Bi Rain is a highly accomplished dancer, singer and actor whose acting and music
career (73) ….............. expanded beyond Asian boundaries. In 2006, Bi Rain was named by Time magazine
as (74) …........... of the 100 Most Influential People Who Shape Our World.
Bi Rain's concert will be (75) ….............. on March 21 at the Hanoi Opera House at 1 Trang Tien, Hoan Kiem,
Hanoi.
I. Rewrite each of the sentences below in such a way that its meaning is similar to that of the
original one
76. Because he is tired he can’t finish the work in time.
-> Because of ………………………………………………..
77. “Why don’t you see your doctor regularly?” Said Susan.
-> Susan advised ……………………………………………
78. I had my nephew repair my new watch but it hasn’t worked any more.
-> My new watch ……………………………..
79. The train from Lao Cai to Ha Noi lasted 5 hours.
-> It is a ……………………………………………..
80. Although Mr. Tom is quite old, he runs seven miles before breakfast.
-> In spite ………………………………………..
81. I would like to choose my own clothes for my brother’s wedding.
->What ……………………………………………………..
82. David has read a lot of books, however, he can not find a good solution.
-> Although …………………………………………..
83. It is not necessary for you to finish the asignment today.
-> You …………………………………..

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-> He hates ………………………………………………..
II. Find out the mistakes from the sentences. Underline and correct them. (Each sentence has only one
Statements Correction

Ex. Car, which was stolen in the robbery, was never found. The car

85. Mr. John, with two architects and an asisstant, are scheduled to arrive in
New York in five days. .............................................

86. Nobody agrees with these solutions for reducing garbage, does he? .............................................

87. I’d like some more informations about the course, please. .............................................

88. There’s nothing to do about it now, except tell police about the truth. .............................................

89. Come up in my place and we will discuss about it. .............................................

90. Many students were able of find good jobs from three to six months after
graduation. .............................................

91. The more he tries hard, the best successful he becomes. .............................................

92. There are a little activities that we can do after the meeting. .............................................

ENGLISH PRACTICE 67
I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others in each group.
1. A. checked B. looked C. naked D. cooked
2. A. theatre B. bathing C. breathe D. southern
3. A. devise B. promise C. surprise D. advise
4. A. cholera B. character C. mechanic D. charity
3. A. emigrate B. success C. detail D. invent
II. Pick out the word whose stress is placed differently from the others in each group. Identify your
1. A. expectation B. introduction C. volunteer D. foundation
2. A. extensive B. exciting C. excellent D. existent
3. A. successful B. wonderful C. beautiful D. plentiful
4. A. mechanic B. official C. preference D. convenience
5. A. attract B. service C. appeal D. revolve
I. Choose from the four options given (marked A, B, C and D) to complete the following sentences.
Identify your
1. The animals gathered closely together for ______.

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2. The house caught fire while they _____.
A. are sleeping B. have slept C. sleep D. were sleeping
3. In our school library, there are several large tables _____ we can sit to read books.
A. that B. where C. when D. which
4. He manages to visit his mother ____________ Saturday.
A. every other B. every the other C. another every D. other every
5. She loved tennis and could watch it till the _____ came home.
A. she B. everyone C. horses D. cows
6. The ceiling fans were on, but unfortunately they only _____ the hot, humid air.
A. stirred up B. poured through C. turned into D. cut back
7. The car was badly smashed up, but the driver escaped without serious ___________
A. injury B. pain C. wound D. damage
8. It was only _____ he told me his surname that I realized that we had been to the same school.
A. then B. until C. as soon as D. when
9. It turned out that we ______ rushed to the airport as the plane was delayed by several hours
A. hadn’t B. needn’t have C. mustn’t D.should have
10. Nobody will go there, ______ ?
A. will he B. won’t he C. will they D. won’t they
II. Fill in each blank in these sentences with the suitable form of the words in brackets. Write your
answer on your answer sheet.
1. The increase of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere has…......…greatly on the earth climate recently.
(effect)
2. Recycling of waste is one of the ……...........................…solutions for pollution. (practice)
3. Most ……............. at the international workshop in Tokyo focused on the increase of the earth
temperature. (environment)
4. Several families were ............................ on the beach. (picnic)
5. Sir Isaac Newton was an English…….................................................scientist. (stand)
III. Supply the correct form or tense of the verbs in brackets. Write your answer on your answer sheet.
1. She has made up her mind ……….. (have) a garage ………….. (build) next to the house.
2. The statue …………. (break) while it ……………. (move) to another room in the museum.
3. The bell is ringing. I must stop …...... (do) my homework …....... (answer) the phone.
4. Why you all ………….. (laugh)? Roger ……………... (tell) you his funny stories?
5. Don’t worry. We ………….. (finish) the report by 11.
IV. There are ten mistakes in the passage. Find out and correct them. Write your answer on your answer
sheet.
Language is considered a significant means for communication in international (0)...of......
relations. People in modern world have not longer been bound to their own (1)................
countries. Moreover, in to keep informed with speedly scientific developments (2)................
nowadays, they must widen them cooperative relations with those highly developing (3)................
nations in other parts of the world. Due to the fact that no one is able to (4)................
communicate with any natives in the world, that is necessary for people to choose to (5)................
learn a foreign language like a worldwide common means of communication. That is (6)................
why English has being chosen by almost people to be a foreign language to master. (7)................
More and more people use English and the number of those who learns English as a (8)................
foreign language has been increased so rapidly that it is the highest nowadays. (9)................
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D. READING
I. Fill in each numbered blank of the following passage with ONE suitable word. Write your answer
on your answer sheet.
To many people, their friends are most important (1)..... in their life. Really good friends (2)..... the
good times and the bad times, help you when you’ve got problems, never judge you and never turn their
back on you. Your best friend may be (3)...... you’ve known all your life, someone you’ve grown up with
and been through lots of (4)....... and downs with. There are all sorts of things that can bring about this
special relationship. It may be the (5)....... of enjoying the same activities, having the outlook on life, or
sharing similar experiences Most of us have met someone that we’ve immediately felt relaxed with,
(6)....... if we’ve known them for years. However, usually it really does take you years to (7)........ to know
someone well enough to consider him your best friend. To the majority of (8)......... this is someone we
trust completely and who understands us (9)........ than anyone else. It’s the person you can turn to for
impartial advice and a shoulder to cry on (10)........ life gets you down.
II. Read the following passage then choose the best answer from the four options (marked A, B, C and D) to
complete the numbered blanks in the passage. Identify your answers by writing the corresponding letter
A, B, C or D on your answer sheet.
For many (1) ......... students, coming to the United States and living here and studying can be quite a
daunting (2) ....... , especially when finding housing on campus or off campus. And fortunately, there are a
(3) ... of options that students can look to. And I'd like to talk just briefly a little about on-campus living,
off-campus living, and some of the advantages and disadvantages of each.
Well I think first (4) ..... all for first-time students, coming and living on campus in dormitories can
provide a certain level of security (5) .... its proximity to campus facilities since commuting without a car
can be quite an experience, especially when you have to commute long diatances. Often in dormitories,
meals might be provided, and this can (6) ...... students to devote time to their academics, rather than
housekeeping.
Another option is off campus (7) ... in apartments, and like living in dormitories, uh, living in an
apartment requires little or no maintenance specifically because usually it is handled by someone, uh,
else. Also, when you might live off cumpus, there might be a certain amount of flexibility in (8) ....
roommates that you might not have living on campus. But you should be aware that tenants may be
responsible (9) ..... furnishing their own apartments.
Well, of course, the choice is up to you, but be (10) ...... to review both the advantages and
disadvantages of living on campus and off campus. Good luck.
1. A. National B. nation C. international D. different
2. A. experience B. improvement C. search D. training
3. A. difference B. various C. variety D. vary
4. A. Above B. on C. of D. among
5. A. Because B. because of C. owning D. thank for
6. A. Let B. allow C. make D. cause
7. A. Living B. live C. lived D. lives
8. A. Finding B. choosing C. getting D. making
9. A. In B. from C. on D. for
10. A. Lucky B. careful C. warning D. easy
I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence
printed before it. Write your answer on your answer sheet.

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1. Arthur said he was sorry he had hurt her feeling. Arthur apologised
_______________________________________
2. I am amazed by the mistakes he makes.
What _______________________________________________________________________
3. He is my friend as well as yours.
Not only ____________________________________________________________________
4. Do all the washing, please!
Let _______________________________________________________________________
5. "I'm very busy. I'll ring you tomorrow," Susan said to me.
Susan _______________________________________________________________________
II. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the
given word. Write your answer on your answer sheet.
1. Please don’t go there now. (rather)
I _______________________________________________ go there now.
2. She moved here in 1997. (living)
She _____________________________________________1997.
3. I couldn’t go to work because of the transport strike. (prevented)
I ________________________________________________ to work by the transport strike.
4. This office is too small for two people. (enough)
This office _________________________________________ for two people.
5. John’s home is still in England, isn’t it? (lives)
John _______________________________________________ he?
III. Some students think that of all subjects at school Maths, Literature and English are the most
important ones. Do you think so? Write a passage about 120-150 words to support your ideas.

ENGLISH PRACTICE 68
PRONUNCIATION
I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others in each group.
1. A. bother B. sunbathe C. cloth D. months
2. A. vegetable B. comfortable C. nature D. moderate
3. A. interest B. selection C. resident D. injection
4. A. concern B. contact C. convenient D. conclude
5. A. promise B. conscious C. religious D. scissors
II. Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the other words in each group.
1. A. pancake B. discount C. wardrobe D. marine
2. A. migrant B. typhoon C. compost D. limestone
3. A. glassware B. refill C. award D. surround
4. A. loudspeaker B. itinerary C. participate D. magnificent
5. A. helicopter B. microware C. memorial D. magically
GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY
I. Choose the best answer from the four choices (A or B, C, D) to complete each of the following sentences.
1. Bob hasn’t _________up his mind yet.
A. made B. gone C. used to D. found
2. Everyone has to follow this way to get into the fair, ______?
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3. Would you like me to get you something to drink? ~ _________.
A. That would be nice B. No, I’m sorry C. That’s too bad D. My pleasure
4. I usually go to work by bus, but _________and then I use my motorbike.
A. again B. once C. now D. ever
5. Of my parents, my father is _________.
A. the stricter B. the strictest C. stricter D. strict
6. "What can I get for you?" ~ “ _________.”
A. All right B. I'm afraid not C. I hope so D. Yes, please
7. The coat _________on the floor belongs to my brother.
A. lies B. lying C. lain D. is lying
8. Tuan had a bad cut on his arm. It’s _________badly.
A. bleeding B. burning C. coughing D. sneezing
9. Your _________is included in the ticket price.
A. reservation B. vacation C. accommodation D. money
10. The beans are roasted to _________the chocolate favor.
A. carry out B. bring out C. carry into D. bring into
11. The computer is _________guarantee so the company should do something with it.
A. with B. on C. for D. under
12. Nowadays many students can get a _________without being on campus.
A. diploma B. card C. degree D. license
13. “I think computers are useful.” ~ “ _________.”
A. I’m not agree B. So do I C. I disagree too D. So are they
14. Vietnam is a ____country.
A. rubber-exported B. exporting-rubber C. exported-rubber D.rubber-exporting
15. Are you free to _________for dinner this evening?
A. come over B. go over C. come across D. go across
II. Choose the underlined words or phrases (A, B, C or D) that are incorrect in standard English.
1. Be careful when you cross a busy street. Look out with cars and trucks.
2. Is she accustomed to doing her homework by her?
3. We have sung together ever when I was a small child.
4. My father’s car is the same color like my uncle’s car.
5. I went to every play at the local theater so far this year.
III. Give the correct form of the words in CAPITAL to complete the sentences.
1. The _________are scheduled to take off at 15.00 and 15.30.      FLY
2. She’d rather have a job involving creative work or _________skills. ART
3. It is _________to drink alcohol and drive. RESPONSIBLE
4. We received a lot of _________from our teacher. ENCOURAGE
5. With all the modern facilities, doing housework is still very ________ _. CONSUME
IV. Give the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
1. Can’t you see that I am busy (write)____________?
2. I lit the fire at 7.00 and it (burn)____________brightly when Jack came in at 8.00.
3. The money (steal)____________in the robbery was never found.
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READING
I. Choose the correct answer from the four options marked A, B, C or D to complete each of the
numbered
Everyone wants to reduce pollution. But the pollution problem is as complicated (1)__________it is serious.
It is complicated because much (2)__________is caused by things that benefit people. For example, exhaust
(3)_________automobiles causes a large percentage of all air pollution. (4)_________ the automobiles provide
transportation for millions of people. Factories (5)__________much of the material which pollutes air and
water, but factories give employment to a large number of people.
Thus, to (6)__________or greatly reduce pollution immediately, people would have to stop using many
things that benefit them. Most of the people do not want to do that, of course. But pollution can be
(7)__________reduced in several ways. (8)__________and engineers can work to find ways to lessen the
(9)__________of pollution that such things as automobiles and factories cause. Governments can pass and
enforce laws that require businesses and individuals to stop, or cut (10)__________on certain polluting
activities.
1. A. for B. as C. because D. since
2. A. polluter B. pollutant C. polluting D. pollution
3. A. in B. at C. from D. for
4. A. Therefore B. However C. Moreover D. But
5. A. discharge B. offer C. emit D. dissolve
6. A. cause B. end C. increase D. pause
7. A. increasingly B. hopelessly C. gradually D. dangerously
8. A. Scientists B. Doctors C. Lecturers D. Botanists
9. A. number B. figures C. numbers D. amount
10. A. up B. off C. down D. into
II. Read the passage carefully, then choose the correct option marked A, B, C or D to answer the
They called New York “the Big Apple”. Maybe it is not exactly like an apple, it’s certainly very big.
There are too many people, that’s the problem. The streets are always full of cars and trucks, you can
never find a place to park.
If you have enough money, you can take a taxi. New York cabs are yellow. They look all the same.
But the drivers are very different. Some were born and raised in New York, but many are newcomers to
the United States. A few drive slowly, but most go very fast. Cab driving is a difficult job. It can be
dangerous, too. Thieves often try to steal the drivers’ money. Drivers sometimes get hurt.
If you don’t want to take a taxi, you can go by bus or you can take the subway. The subway is quick
and it’s cheap, but parts of it are old and dirty. Lights don’t always work and there is often fire on the
track. On some subway lines, there are new, clean, silver trains. But you can’t see the color of the old
trains easily. There is too much dirt and too many graffiti, inside and outside.
1. What is the problem in New York? ~ __________.
A. It has too many apples B. It is too big C. It looked like an apple D. It is too crowded
2. What does a cab mean?
A. a truck B. a bus C. a taxi D. a driver
3. Cab drivers in New York __________.
A. can be dangerous B. look the same C. can be attacked by thieves D. were all born in New
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A. roadway B. station C. light bulb D. train
5. Subways in New York __________.
A. have no lights B. are quick but dirty C. are clothes D. often cause fires

III. Fill in each of the numbered blanks with ONE suitable word to complete the following passages.
Centuries ago (1)_________Ancient Greece, a man by the name of Antipater of Sidon compiled a list of what
he thought (2)_________the seven wonders of the world. The seven included the Hanging Gardens of
Babylon in present-day Iraq, the Statue of Zeus in Greece, and the Pyramid of Cheops in Egypt. The
pyramid is the only wonder you can still (3)_________today.
Many people claim that there were other wonders, (4)_________the ancient Greeks knew nothing
(5)_________. These include the Great Wall of China, the Taj Mahal in India and Angkor Wat in (6)_________.
Angkor Wat should really be known as a wonder because it is the largest temple in the world. The temple
was (7)_________around the year 1100 (8)_________honor a Hindu God, but over the next three (9)_________it
became a Buddhist religious center. The area surrounding the temple, Angkor Thom, used to be the royal
capital city.
In the early 15 century, the Khmer rulers (10)_________to Phnom Penh and Angkor was quiet. It now is a
famous tourist attraction.
WRITING
I. Write the sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the original one.
1. Why do you come home late?
 What _________________________________
2. It is common knowledge that he has been in prison several times.
 He is known _________________________________________________________________________________________
3. She cannot get into the habit of studying every evening.
 She cannot be ________________________________________________________
4. We have not visited the museum before.
 This is ________________________________________________
5. Immediately after his arrival, things went wrong.
 No sooner ________________________________________________________________
II. Use the following set of words and phrases to complete the following sentences. You can put
additional
1. Last night / cashier / force / hand / money / by / robber.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2. 1897 /when Jack London / 21 / year / old / gold / discover / Alaska.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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4. This / be / good / computer / I / ever / use.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
5. I / ask / Mary / if she/ come / Sydney/ Australia.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
III. Do you think bicycles are the best means of transport in Vietnam?
Write a passage (120-140 words) about your opinion.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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A- USE OF LANGUAGE:
Question I. Find the word which has different sound in the part underlined
1. A. wanted B. washed C. danced D. stopped
2. A. beds B. dogs C. porters D. books
3. A. pictures B. watches C. buses D. brushes
4. A. homework B. mother C. open D. judo
Question II. Choose the best answer
1. My dad doesn’t mind…………… my mom from work every day.
A. pick up B. picked up C. picking up D. picks up
2. Using computers too much may have harmful effects …….. your minds and bodies.
A. on B. to C. with D. onto
3. I love the people in my village. They are so………………… and hospitable.
A. friendly B. vast C. slow D. inconvenient
4. Among the ………………, the Tay people have the largest population.
A. groups B. majorities C. ethnic minorities D. ethnic cultures.
5. People in the countryside live ……………… than those in the city.
A. happy B. more happily C. happily D. less happy
6. Viet Nam is …………. Multicultural country with 54 ethnic groups.
A. a B. an C. the D. A and C
7. We have learnt English,....................is an international language.
A. which B. who C. whom D. what
8. This school....................in 2005.
A. was built B. is built C. will be built D. has been built
9. I don’t have a computer. I wish I................ a new one.
A. have B. have had C. will have D. had
10. They usually................ T-shirts on the weekends.
A. wear B. worn C. wore D. wearing
11. My uncle is a . . . . . . . . . He composes music and plays the piano very well.
A. music player B. musician C. music writer D. music fan
12. Many people are fond of...........jeans
A. wear B. wore C. worn D. wearing
13.If I _______ it was a formal party, I wouldn't have gone wearing jeans and a jumper.
A. knew B. had known C. had been knowing D. could know
14.If you take the 8 a.m. flight to New York you _______ change planes.
A. could not have to B. will not have to C. had not had to D. would not to have to
15.If it were well paid, I ...................this proposal
A.would accept B. Will accept C. Would have accepted D. Accepted
Question III. Give the correct form of the following verbs:
1. Mai enjoy ____________ crafts , especially bracelets (make)
2. ____________ you ever ___________ a buffalo ? (ride)
3. The children used to ___________ a long way to school. (go)
4. They hate ___________ their son texting his friends all day. (see)
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6. Minh ( not find ) ………………………………….his pen yet.
7. My house ( rebuild) ………………………………..….next month
8. Nowadays, a lot of important inventions (- carry out) ---...------by scientists
(work)...........for large industrial firms
9.We have just bought the pictures (paint)......................by Leonado Devinci.
10. Neil Amstrong was the first man (walk)................on the Moon.
B-READING:
Question I
1. Read the passage, and then decide whether the statements that follow are True (T) or False (F) :
In my opinion, using the computer as your hobby can be harmful to both your health and your social life.
Firstly, sitting all day in front of the computer can cause health problems such as eye-tiredness and
obesity. Secondly, you may get irritated easily. Besides, if you use the computer too much, you will not
have time for our family and friends. In short, computers should only be used for a limited time.
1. Using the computer too much can make your eyes tired. 1. ………...
2. Using the computer too much is not good for you. 2. ………...
3. We still can spend a lot of time with our family and friends. 3. ………...
4. According to the writer, we can use the computer for a long time. 4. ………....
5. Computers should only be used for a limited time. 5 ………....
2. Read the passage carefully.
MY VILLAGE
I live in a village by Mekong River. Every day, like most of my friends, I walk to school. It is three
kilometers away. After class, I often help my mother to collect water from the river and feed the chickens.
At the weekend, the villagers often gather at the community hall where there is a TV. The adults watch
TV, but more often they talk about their farm work and exchange news. The children run around, playing
games and shouting merrily. Laughter is heard everywhere.
My father sometimes takes me to the market town nearby where he sells our home products like
vegetables, fruits, eggs… He then buys me an ice cream and lets me take a ride on the electric train in the
town square. I love those trips.
On starry nights, we children lie on the grass, looking at the sky and daring each other to find the Milky
Way. We dream of faraway places.
Answer the following questions.
1/ Does the boy like riding on the electric train in the town square?
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
2/ What do the children do on starry nights?
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
3/ Do you like to live in the countryside or in the city ? Why ?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

C-WRITING:
1. Rewrite the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one (1.0 point)
1. My house is smaller than your house.
 Your house .……….…… ………………………………………………...….……….……….……….………………………….……………
2 . She doesn’t have much free time, she will not visit her friends.
 If ………………….……….……….……….……….…………………………………………………………………………………….….……….
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 3. The black dress is more expensive than the white one.
 The white dress ….……….….……….……….………………………………………………….......…….……………………….……….
4. No one in my group is more intelligent than Mary.
 Mary…………….…….……….……….……………….….……….…………………………………………………………………….………
5. Tam doesn’t run as fast as she used to.
- Tam used ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
6.-> We couldn’t have managed without my father’s money.
 But for........... ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
7. It’s a pity your brother isn’t here.
I wish he………………………………………………………………………………………………………….............................................
8. They bought this building two years ago. (Change into passive voice)
This building ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
9. Minh last wrote to his pen pal five months ago.(Rewrite sentence )
 Minh hasn't.......................................................... ………………………………………….......................................................................
10. The boy was taken to the hospital. He was injured in the accident
-> The boy who............................................................... ………………………………………….............................................................

2. Write a short paragraph giving your opinion about life in the countryside:
You can use these clue questions:
What is your opinion about the life in the countryside?
How are the people, landscape, weather or air?
How is the life there?
How is the food..?
What activities can you do there?

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I : a. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the other three in the following questions
1. A. marry B. manage C. damage D. many
2. A. exactly B. exhaust C. extinct D. exist
3. A. thought B. through C. enough D. weightlifting
4. A. sentenced B. laughed C. stopped D. surprised
5. A. sword B. sweet C. swear D. swing
b. Choose the word whose stress is different from the other three in the following questions
1. A. engineer B. newspaper C. cigarette D. magazine
2. A. valuable B. committee C. educated D. interesting
3. A. dictionary B. developed C. important D. successful
4. A. temperature B. telephone C. document D. together
5. A.happen B. study C. appear D. wonder
II : Write the correct form of verb in the bracket to fill in the blank
1. Nam is very happy (1-help) ……………………his grandfather with (2- plant) ……………………roses in the
garden.
2. He says he detests (3- read) ………………………………science fiction.
3. Listen to this! I think this news (4-surprise) ………………………………you.
4. The statue (5-break) …………………………while it (6-move) …………………………to another room in the
museum.
5. People used (7-make) ……………………………… fire by (8-rub) ………………………………two sticks together.
6. It’s our fault to keep Alice (9- wait) ………………………………so long.
We (10-inform) ………………………………her in advance.
III : Choose the best answer
1. The opposite of “ reduce” is ……………………………..
A. decrease B. increase C. destroy D. damage
2. Nobody is absent today, ………………………………..?
A. is he B. is she C. are they D. aren’t they
3. The team ……. by an experienced rice cook won the rice – cooking contest.
A. led B. leads C. leading D. lead
4. The prefix re – in the word reuse means ………………
A. against B. for C. no D. again
5. Farmers collect household and garden waste to make …………
A. compost B. floorcoverings
C. glassware D. pipes
6. I thought you said she was going away the next Sunday, ……………………….?
A. wasn’t she B. didn’t you C. didn’t I D. wasn’t it
7. Ha Long Bay is famous for its beautiful ……island.
A. stone B. limestone C. rock D. cliff
8. I have been looking for this book for months, and ……I have found it.
A. in the end B. in time C. at the end D. at present
9. Many students found it very difficult to keep …..all the recent developments in the subject.
A. touch with B. in touch with
C. touch of D. in touch of
10. Linda: “What a lovely house you have !”
Janet: “ ……………………………………”.
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A. No problem! B. Thank you. Hope you’ll drop in
C. I think so D. Of course not. It’s not costly
IV : Fill in the blank with a suitable word
1. We’d love to visit (1)….Canada and …(2)….. United States of America.
2. Yesterday we went on …(3)….eight-hour tour to Queensland.
3. As I was walking along the street, I saw …(4)…….10 note on ……(5)….pavement.
4. Of …(6)…. two films, “Home alone” is ……(7)….. more interesting.
5. When did ……(8)…… Stone Age end?
V: Find and correct the mistake
1. She smelt something burning and saw smoke rise.
2. A football match begins with the ball kicking forwards from a spot in the centre of the field.
3. She always makes her children to pick up their toys before going to bed.
4. He says that speak a foreign language always makes him nervous.
5. It is common knowledge that solar heating for a large office building is technically different from a
single-family home.
6. There seem to be less tourists coming to the city this year.
7. The lion has long been a symbol of strength, power, and it is very cruel .
8. They had a discussion about training not only the new employees but also giving them some
challenges.
9. What happened in the house that day were a secret because nobody was allowed to enter.
10. Every city in the United States has traffic problems because the amount of cars on American streets
and highways is increasing every year.
VI : Fill in the blank with a suitable word
Right! Your plane leaves at 14.00 hours. You should check in 2 hours (1) …….departure time, so
you need to be (2) ……..the airport at 12.30. You can wait in the departure lounge (3) ……….check – in time
(4) ………departure time. You’ll probably wait there (5) ……….about 13.50. Now, about getting (6) ………the
airport. There’s an airport bus that leaves the terminal at 11.00 hours. You could catch that, I know
there’s always a lot of traffic going to the airport in the morning, from about 8.00 till about 10.00.
However, you’ll be going (7) …….that period, so you’ll be OK.
VII : Write the correct form of word in the bracket
1. Don’t be foolish and ( greed)
2. Last Sunday, our school held a flower - (arrange) contest.
3. She is impractical person. She is always (dream)
4. She’s (wonder) fit for her age.
5. The Vietnamese ( participate) took part in the 14th Asian Games with great enthusiasm.
6. Thank you for your kind ( hospitable)
7. Police asked (pass) if they had seen the accident happen.
8. The room is very narrow. It needs ( wide).
9. He ( sleep) and missed the flight.
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10. The people whose houses are to be demolished when the new road is built will be ( house).
VIII : Read and answer the following questions
A week ago we talked to our friends in another class. We didn’t have a telephone. So we made one.
What do you need for a string telephone? You need two small tins and some string. That’s all. How did we
make the telephone? First, we cut the tops of the tins. Then we punched a hole in the bottom of each tin.
What did we do next? We put one end of the string through the hole in one tin. We tied a big knot. Then
we put the string through the other hole and tied the other knot. The teacher said: “ Now you have a
string telephone! Let’s try it”. We opened the window of our room. Tom called Bill in the other room;
“Open your window and catch this tin. I’m going to throw it”. Then Tom talked into the telephone to Bill,
Bill listened. But nothing happened! Tom talked again, but Bill didn’t hear him. He tried again. Again
nothing happened. “ Wait a minute”, our teacher said. “Let’s look at our telephone. Perhaps something’s
wrong”. We looked at the telephone. Something was wrong. The string was touching the window. We
tried again. The students watched and waited. The teacher watched too. Again Tom talked to Bill. This
time Bill laughed and shouted, “I hear you! I hear you!” Our telephone worked in the end.
1. Who did they talk to a week ago?
2. What do you need for a string telephone?
3. What did they do with the top and bottom of each tin?
4. What did they do with each end of the string?
5. Who was Tom going to throw one of the tins to?
6. Did Bill hear Tom on the phone when Tom talked to him at first?
7. What was wrong with the telephone?
8. What did the students do when Tom talked to Bill again?
9. Why did Bill laugh and shout?
10. Did the telephone work in the end?
IX : Fill in the blank with a suitable word
A postman’s job is sometimes difficult (1) ……… it is also rewarding and meaningful. Every
morning (2) …… Sundays, and holidays, he (3) ……. at the post office (4) …….to get the mail. Carrying his
mail (5) …… on his shoulder, he makes his (6) …….from building to building. On cold days, as well as (7)
…….days, on rainy day, as well as (8) ………days he brings good and bad (9) ………bills, notices and
advertisement to residents of the area. With his good memory, he is even (10) ……to deliver wrongly
address letters to their owners.
X : a. Rewrite the sentence without changing the meaning
1. They have sold that old house at the end of the road.
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2. “ Do you realize what the time is, Steve?”, asked Chris .
Chris asked ………………………………………………………………………………………………….
3. That’s the strangest film I’ve ever seen.
I’ve never .......................……………...........…………………………………………………………….
4. The nurse covers the burn with ice. The ice helps ease the pain.
In order to ………................................……......………………………………………………………….
5. Your hair really needs cutting, doesn’t it, Paddy?
Your hair really must ....................... ................................................................................................
b. Use the given words to make meaningful sentences:
1. Thank you/ much/ your letter/ I / receive/ few days ago. It/ be lovely/ hear/ you.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2. I / be/ sorry/ I not write/ such/ long time/ but I / busy/ move new flat.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
3. Congratulations / passing/ driving test.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
4. Now/ all you/ do/ save up/ the Toyota car / you/ always/ want.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
5. As / know / just start / new job / manager / biggest video shop/ town.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
6. I / bit nervous/ first day/ I meet/ staff.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
7. But / the end/ everything/ turn out/ all right/ and/ I think/ we/ will/ get / well.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
8. Anyway /main reason/ I / write/ to invite/ you/ party/ Saturday. I / hope/ you/ come/.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
9. I / spare bed/ I / put you/ the night.
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10. Please/ me know/ you/ come/ I / give/ details / how/ get here.
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 ENGLISH PRACTICE 71
AI) Multiple choice
I) From each number, pich out one word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the
others.
1) a-perform b-colour c-boring d-your
2) a-bath b-watch c-want d-water
3) a-thank b-think c-father d-them
4) a-happen b-house c-hour d-horse
5) a-filled b-destroyed c-wished d-prepared
6) a-flow b-crowd c-cloud d-scout
II) From each number, pick out one word which has the stress on the second syllable:
7) a-chemical b-upset c-steamer d-cupboard
8) a-jungle b-volcano c-surroud d-marine
9) a-foreman b-microwave c-manufactor d-mortar
10) a-powder b-process c-flavour d-defrost
III) Choose the correct answer for each sentence.
11) Please ask them . . . . . . . . . . in this area.
a) don’t smoke b) not smoking c) to not smoke d) not to smoke
12) Come and . . . . . . . . . . . . badminton, Nam!
a) do b) make c) take d) play
13) Timson . . . . . . . . . . 13 films and I think her latest is the best.
a) made b) had made c) has made d) was making
nd
14) My birthday is . . . . . . . . . . February 2 .
a) on b) in c) at d) from
15) You should learn your lesson . . . . . . . . . .
a) careful b) carefully c) careless d) carelessly
16) “The students went on a canoe trip yesterday.”
“I heard it was . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .”
a) excited b) exciting c) exciteful d) an excitement
17) “Do you think your father will worry if we’re late?”
“Maybe we’d better . . . . . . . . . . . . . . him.”
a) call b) be calling to c) to call d) will call
18) I said “Happy Birthday” before . . . . . . . . . . Lan a present.
a) give b) will give c) gave d) giving
19) Tam . . . . . . . . . last night when the telephone . . . . . . . . . . .
a) slept-rang b) slept-wasringing c) was sleeping-rang d) was sleeping-was ringing
20) “Would you like to go to the movie with me tonight?” “ - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .”
a) Yes, please. b) I’m sorry. I’d love to.
c) No, thanks. d) Yes, I’d love to.
21) John doesn’t play tennis. David doesn’t play tennis.
a. Both John and David doesn’t play tennis.
b. Neither John nor David plays tennis.
c. Not either John or David plays tennis.
d. Not only John but also David doesn’t play tennis.
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22) The coach said, “It’s time for you to go home, boys!”
a. The coach told the boys that it was time for you to go home.
b. The coach tells the boys that it was time for them to go home.
c. The coach told the boys that it is time for them to go home.
d. The coach told the boys that it was time for them to go home.
23) _____ the old man spoke very slowly and clearly, I couldn’t understand him at all.
a. If b. Because c. Since d. Although
24) She startedlearning English ten years ago.
a) She has not learnt English before.
b) She has started learning English for ten years.
c) She has learnt English for ten years.
d) She has learnt English since ten years.
25) They spent a lot of money on food and clothes.
a) A lot of money was spent on food and clothes.
b) A lot of money were spent on food and clothes.
c) A lot of money on food and clothes were spent.
d) A lot of money on food and clothes was spent.
26) There is a detective film _____ at the Thang Long Theater.
a) on b) in c) inside d) outside
27) She got used to _______ her bike.
a) ride b) riding c) rode d) rides
28) You need a good pair of paddles to play _____.
a) tennis b) football c) table tennis d) badminton
29) Ha Long Bay is a _________.
a) World Natural Heritage. b) Natural World Heritage.
c) World Cultural Heritage. d) Cultural World Heritage.
30) A(n) ______ can take a patient to hospital quickly.
a) emergency b) bleeding
c) wound d) ambulance
B) Complete the following sentences with an appropriate form of the word in brackets. (0) is an
example for you.
31) Life is more . . . . . . . . . . now. (comfort)
32) Would you like to go . . . . . . . . . . . (swim)
33) He speaks French very . . . . . . . . . . . . (good)
34) Life in the city is . . . . . . . . . . . . . from life in the country. (difference)
35) Meat is not a . . . . . . . . . . food if we know how much to eat. (health)
36) These medicines can work well with your . . . . . . . . . (ill)
37) My sister has a beautiful . . . . . . . . . . . . . of stamp. (collect)
38) There was no . . . . . . . . . . for his absence from class yesterday. (explain)
C) Circle the italized portion of the sentence that is incorrect.
39) Some people grow so taller that their health may become endangered.
A B C D
40) After said goodbye to my parents, I went to school with my sister.
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41) The phone rung while I was washing the dishes.
A B C D
42) Henry’s friends told themselves to put his coat on the rack in their hall.
A B C D
43) She isn’t old enough to done this job.
A B C D
44) Eight hundred years ago Christmas songs are performed for people in towns and villages.
A B C D
45) Would you mind help me solve these mathematics problems? I can hardly understand how to do
them.
A B C D
46) She was having dinner when a man was coming and giving her a bunch of flowers.
A B C D

D) Rewrite the following sentences without changing the meaning. (2,5ms)

47) The sister asked: “Are you hungry, Tom?”
- The sister ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________.
48) A lot of effort has been put in the work by the little girl.
- The little girl
________________________________________________________________________________________________________.
49) How long have you studied medicine?
- When _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________?
50) John was too ill to go to school.
- John wasn’t _________________________________________________________________________________________________________.
51) Tom is not as tall as Peter.
- Peter ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________.

E) Read the paragraphs below and the summary which follows

Air pollution is a cause of ill-health in human beings. In a lot of countries there are laws limiting
the amount of smoke which factories can produce. Although there isn’t enuogh information on the effects
of smoke in the atmosphere, doctors have proved that air pollution causes lung diseases.
The gases from the exhausts of cars have also increased air pollution in most cities. The lead in
petrol produces a poisonous gas which often collects in busy streets surrounded by high buildings.
Children who live in areas where there is a lot of lead in the atmosphere can’t think as quickly as other
children and are clumsy when they use their hands.
There are other long-term effects of pollution. If the gases in the atmosphere continue to increase ,
the earth’s climate may become warmer. A lot of the ice near the Poles ma melt and may cause serious
floods.
* Complete the summary by writing the correct word in each blank (write one word only.)
Air ___________ (52) can make people ___________ (53). Consequently, some countries pass ____________
(54) to control the quantity of ___________ (55) in the air. Air pollution causes particular damage to the
body by harming the ___________ (56). _____________ (57) should not be used in petrol because it is bad for
children’s _____________ (58) and makes them clumsy in using their hands. Poisonous gas from ____________
(59) collects in those parts of cities where there are tall buildings. Pollution can also have an influence on

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the earth’s ____________ (60). The ice may melt near the North and South Poles, resulting in very bad
____________ (61).

F) Read the following passage and choose the best answer:

Every year students in many countries learn English. Some of these students 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 films, on television, in the office or among their friends. But not
many are lucky enough to do that. Most people must work hard to learn another language.
Many boys nad girls learn English at school because it is one of their subjects. They study their own
language, and mathematics… and English. In England, America or Australia, many boys and girls study
their own language, which is English and mathematics… and another language, perhaps French or
German or Spainish.
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.

62) According to the writer . . . . . . . . . . . .

a) only adults learn English.
b) no children like to learn English.
c) English is useful only for teenagers.
d) English is popular in most of the world.
63) Most people learn English by. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
a) watching videos only.
b) hearing the language in the office.
c) talking with foreigners.
d) working hard on their lessons.
64) Many boys and girls learn English because . . . . . . . .
a) English can give them a job.
b) it is included in their study courses.
c) they are forced to learn it.
d) they have to study their own language.
65) In America or Australia many school children study . . . . . . . . .
a) English as a foreign language.
b) English and mathematics only.
c) such foreign languages as French, German and Spainish.
d) their own language and no foreign language.
66) Many adults learn English because . . . . . . . . . .
a) English is spoken in their office.
b) they want to go abroad.
c) most of their books are in English.
d) it helps them in their work.
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 ENGLISH PRACTICE 72
PART I.Choose one word that has a different stress position from the others.
6. A. cartoon B. open C. paper D. answer
7. A. computer B. shortage C. village D. teacher
8. A. important B. community C. organize D. diseases
9. A. education B. geography C. occupation D. information
10. A. relative B. cinema C. continue D. suddenly

PART II. LEXICAL – GRAMMAR I. Multiple choice.

1. Your hair is long. It needs .......................
A. cut B. cutting C. to cut D. had cut
2. You .......................forget what I told you. It is very important.
A. must B. have to C. can't D. mustn't
3. I think it's high time for the children .......................to bed .
A. go B. went C. going D. to go
4. You have never been to Ha Noi, .......................?
A. haven't you B. did you C. didn't you D. have you
5. I have a .......................sister.
A. seven years old B. seven-years - old C. seven- year - old D. seven year olds
6. I'd rather you .......................that.
A. do B. don't do C. won't do D. didn't do
7. We are now wet. You .......................the raincoats with you.
A. should bring B. should have brought C. must bring D. have to bring
8. They are looking forward .......................Tet holiday.
A. to have B. having C. to having D. have
9. That was a .......................ceremony.
A. prepared-well B. prepare-well C. well-prepared D. well-prepare
10. I object to .......................like this.
A. be treating B. treating C. being treated D. have been treated
11. My mother often gives me advice .......................water.
A. to save B. how to save C. on how to save D. with how to save
12. My dog as well as my cats .......................twice a day.
A. eat B. eats C. has eaten D. have eaten
13. Do it right now, .......................?
A. do you B. aren’t you C. will you D. don’t you
14. We’ll go out as soon as it .......................raining.
A. has stopped B. is stopping C. stop D. will stop
15. Take this cake and cut it into eight .......................pieces.
A. same B. like C. alike D. equal

II. Fill in each gap in each sentence with the correct form of the word in capital letters.
1. After many years of failure, Edison finally......in inventing the light bulb. SUCCESS
2. The accident happens because of driving...... CARE
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4. You must pass the ......exam to attend the course. WRITE
5. Many people like him because of his ...... GENEROUS
6. The media help increase the ......of sports and games. POPULAR
7. The ......of forests has brought about floods recently. DESTROY
8. An ......man has stolen all our money. KNOW
9. The ......of this factory are widely consumed in this country. PRODUCE
10. Viet Nam declared its ......on September 2 nd 1945. DEPEND

III. There are ten mistakes in this paragraph. Find them out and correct them.

Line 1 Summer in England is the better season of all. The sky is clear and
Line 2 blue. The sun shines brightly. But it is not pleasant to go out at noon
Line 3 because of the sun dazzles our eyes. The air is generally dry. It is very
Line 4 pleasant taking a walk in the morning when the country is cool, or
Line 5 again on the evening when the sunshine is not so heat, and the moon
Line 6 raises above the horizon. How beauty it is in summer in the
Line 7 countryside. There high in the sky, there has the moon which sheds
Line 8 it’s silver light together with thousand of little stars twinkling and
twinkling.

PART III. READING I. Read the following passage then choose the best answer .
LEARNING HOW TO LEARN
There is usually one important (1) .................. missing from most school timetables. Very few students are
(2) ................ how to organize their learning and how to (3) ................... the best use of their time. Let’s take some
simple examples. Do you know how to (4) .............. up words in the dictionary?, and do you understand all the
information the dictionary contains? Can you (5) ..................... notes quickly, and can you understand them (6)
................... ? For some reason, many schools give learners no help with these matters. Teachers ask students to (7)
..................... pages from books, or tell them to write ten pages, but don’t explain (8)………..….… to do it. Learning by
heart can be useful, but it is important to have a genuine (9) ………..…… of a subject. You can (10) ……………… a lot
of time memorizing books, without understanding anything about the subject!
1. A. theme B. book C. subject D. mark
2. A. taught B. learnt C. educated D. graduated
3. A. take B. give C. get D. make
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5. A. do B. send C. take D. revise
6. A. after B. afterwards C. lastly D. at last
7. A. concentrate B. remind C. forget D. memorize
8. A. how B. what C. why D. it
9. A. information B. success C. understanding D. attention
10. A pass B. waste C. tell D. use
II. Fill each of the numbered blanks in the following passage. Use only ONE word in each space.
Computers play an important role in our everyday lives, sometimes without us even realizing it. Consider
the use (1) _________computers in both shops and offices. Big shops especially chain stores with branches all over
the country, have to deal with very large amounts of information.
They have to make (2) ________that there are enough goods on the shelves for customers to buy; they need to be
(3)__________to re-order before stocks (4) ________out, to decide which things are selling well and (5) ________on. All these
processes (6) ________performed quickly and efficiently by computers.
A (7) _______ of office work in the past involved information on paper. (8) ____ it had been dealt with by
people, the paper was put (9) ________for future reference. This way of working was (10) ________particularly easy
or fast. A computerized system is much more efficient.
III. Read the following passage carefully and choose the best answer to each question.
The culture of Vietnam is one of the oldest in the Southeast Asia region. Although Vietnam lies
geographically in Southeast Asia, long periods of Chinese domination and influence has resulted in the emergence of
many East Asian characteristics in Vietnamese culture, and generally Vietnam is said to be a part of the East Asian
cultural sphere, known widely as Chinese cultural sphere.
Despite considerable foreign influence, Vietnamese people have managed to retain many distinct
customs. While Chinese culture has the largest influence on traditional Vietnamese culture, there is also a
much smaller influence from the Cham and later Western cultures, most notably of France, Russia and the
United States. In term of prehistory, most Vietnamese historians consider the ancient Dong Son Culture to
be one of the defining aspects of early Vietnamese civilization.
Vietnam’s population in 2006 was 84,402,966, with a population density of 253 people per km 2. Most
people live in or near the densely populous Red River or Mekong deltas. Due to the nation’s southward
expansion throughout its history, along with the different climate and environment met by the settlers as they
moved further south, slightly different regional cultures began to emerge, most notably between Northern and
Southern Vietnam.
1. The culture of Vietnam______ .
A. is the youngest in Asia B. does not get any Asian characteristics
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A. Of the United States B. Of the United Kingdom C. Of Russia D. Of France
3. Vietnamese people ______ . A. cannot keep their own culture in their daily life
B. have many diverse nation customs C. highly appreciate the Western influence on their culture
D. failed to retain the native customs
4. Through history, Vietnam expended to the ______ A. south B. north C. east D. west
5. Which statement is true?
A. The North and the South of Vietnam have the same regional cultures.
B. The Mekong delta is more populous than the Red River one.
C. Red River delta is densely populous.
D. Vietnamese people do not like living in the deltas.
PART IV. WRITING Rewrite the following sentences.
1. If we can solve the problem soon, it will be better for all concerned.
The sooner.................................................................................................... ....................................... ....................................................
2. I would prefer you to deliver the sofa on Friday.
I would rather……………………........................................................................................................................................………………
3. We've run out of tea.
There....................................... ........................ ....................................... ....................................... ....................................... ....... ............
4. Susan was too excited to sleep.
Susan was …………........................................................................................................................................…………………………… ...
5. Robert has not had a job for two years.
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B. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY
I. Choose the word or phrase that best fits each of the blank spaces.
1. ___________ from John, all the students said they would go.
A. Except B. Only C. Apart D. Separate
2. If you work for us, you’ll get somewhere to live _____ free.
A. for B. at C. out D. of
3. The new manager explained to the staff that she hoped to _____ new procedures to save time and
money.
A. manufacture B. establish C. control D. restore
4. They took pride _______ being the best players of the school.
A. in B. with C. on D. for
5. She’d prefer to go out ________ home.
A. than to stay B. than staying C. rather than staying D. rather than stay
6. They received _______ advice from their parents that they became successful.
A. so good B. such a good C. so good an D. such good
7. Have you got a car ________ ?
A. of your own B. of yourself C. of you D. of your
8. There is a fault at our television station. Please do not ______ your television set.
A. change B. adjust C. repair D. switch
9. If you want to attend the course, you must pass the ................... examination.
A. write B. written C. wrote D. writing
10. Either Peter and his brothers _______ the keys to the car.
A. has been taken B. has taken C. have taken D. have been taken
11. We can tell you that we often have a friendly _______ in our class.
A. atmosphere B. air C. matter D. impression
12. These clothes are fashionable and _______ . Do you agree with me?
A. only B. merely C. unique D. uniquely
13. He _______ to have a very big fortune and a beautiful wife.
A. rumors B. rumored C. has rumored D. was rumored
14. Did you use to do a _______ when you were at the university.
A. full-time job B. part-time C. full-time D. part-time job
15. My house is just _______ . I live in the nearby neighborhood.
A. near here B. near to C. near by D. near from
II. Complete the passage below using the correct forms of the words in brackets.
People are becoming more security conscious these days. Crimes like burglary and (1.THIEF)_________
are definitely on the increase. One of the most (2. PAIN) _________ experiences a home (3.OWN) _________
can have is to arrive home and find that his or her (4. VALUE) _________ havedisappeared, because a
window had (5. ACCIDENT) _________been left open. What can we do to protectourselves? The most
important piece of (6. ADVISORY) _________ is to make sure that your (7. INSURE)________ coverage is up
to date. Another (8. SENSE) ________ thing to do is to go along to your localpolice station, where they will
be more than willing to make (9. SUGGEST) _________ on (10. RELY)_________ ways of safeguarding your
property.
III. Identify the errors in the following sentences and correct them.
1/ We won't mind your (A) being late – (B) beside, it's (C) hardly your (D) mistake.
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2/ (A) The whole report is (B) badly typed. (C) Moreover, it's (D) imaccurate.
3/ I'm not (A) astonish she (B) shouted at us! (C) How would we like (D) to be pushed into a wall?
4/ Nguyen is (A) everything we'd ever (B) want (C) in a man - brilliant, (D) fun and attractive.
5/ They just hope (A) that the money (B) goes to those (C) who are mainly in (D) needs.
6/ A doctor (A) with profession, this is his first (B) pleasure trip (C) into writing (D) for the theatre.
7/ She (A) views her life (B) like a spiritual (C) voyage towards a superior (D) understanding of her
confidence.
8/ Trung was a (A) youthful sailor (B) on his first (C) sea (D) excursion.
9/ The (A) journey guide (B) pointed out the message (C) that runs round (D) the inside of the sports
ground.
10/ (A) Supersonic airplanes can (B) go (C) more fast than (D) the speed of sound.
C. READING
I. Fill ONE suitable word into each of numbered blaks in the passage.
Australia is a big country, but nearly all Australians live near the sea. On hot summer days, you can see
thousands of people at the beach. Many beaches have waves (1)______ are very high.
These large waves are known as surf and the people who ride them are called surfers. Surfing is a skill,
and it needs learning. Don’t (2)______ to be able to surf properly the (3)______ time you try. However, by
practising a few times you will learn (4)______ to do it.
Surfing is not a new sport. Perhaps its origins need explaining. It started hundreds (5)______ years ago in
Hawaii. Men swam (6)______ to sea to catch fish and found they could come back to land very quickly by
riding the waves. These first surfers did not (7)______ a board. They were “body surfers”. Many people
(8)______ do this type of surfing today.
After a while people started to use boards and rode the waves by lying, kneeling or standing (9)______
them. These first surfboards were made of wood and the water made them rot after a while. Today,
surfboards are made of plastic or fibreglass (10)______.
II. Read the following passage and choose the correct answer.
The search for alternative sources of energy has led in various directions. Many communities are burning
garbage and other biological waste products to produce electricity. Converting waste products to gases or
oil is also an efficient way to dispose of waste.
Experimental work is being done to derive synthetic fuels from coal, oil shale and coal tars. But to date,
that process has proven expensive. Other experiments are underway to harness - power with giant
windmills. Geothermal power, heat from the earth, is also being tested.
Some experts expect utility companies to revive hydroelectric power derived from streams and rivers.
Fifty years ago hydroelectric power provided one third of the electricity used in the United States, but
today it supplies only four percent. The oceans are another potential source of energy. Scientists are
studying ways to convert the energy of ocean currents, tides, and waves to electricity. Experiments are
also underway to make use of the temperature differences in ocean water to produce energy.
1. Which is the best title of the passage?
A. Efficient Ways of Disposing of Waste B. The Use of Water Productions for Energy
C. The Search for Alternative Sources of Energy D. New Discoveries in Geothermal Power
2. In the second paragraph, the phrase “synthetic fuels” could best be replaced by which of the following?
A. Biological fuels B. Low burning fuels C. Fast burning fuels D. Artificial made fuels
3. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as an alternative source of energy?
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due to ___________ .
A. their being time consuming B. their being money consuming
C. the scarcity of sources D. the lack of technology their being money consuming
5. The word “it” in the last paragrph refers to ____.
A. alternative source B. the United States C. hydroelectric power D. Electricity
6. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?
A. Hydroelectric power will be the main source of energy
B. Synthetic fuels will be the principal source of alternative energy
C. Alternative energy will come from a variety of sources
D. All alterenative production of energy will be delivered from water.
III. Choose the correct letter A, B, C or D that best fits the blank in the passage.
Speech is one of the most important (1)___ of communicating .It consists of far more than just making
noises . To talk and also to (2)____ by other people, we have to speak a language ,that is, we have to use
combinations of (3)____that everyone agrees to stand for a particular object or idea. Communication
wouldbe impossible if everyone made up their own language. Learning a language properly is very( 4)___.
The basic( 5)____of English is not very large, and only about 2,000 words are needed to speak it quite
(6)___.But the more idea you can (7)____ the more precise you can be about their exact meaning. Words
are the (8)____thing we use in communicating what we want to say. The way we( 9)____the words is also
very important. Our tone of voice can express many emotions and ( 10)____whether we are pleased or
angry, for instance.
1. A. reason B. tests C. ways D. rules
2. A. be spoken B. be examined C. be understood D. be talked
3. A. systems B. sounds C. languages D. talks
4. A. easy B. important C. simple D. expensive
5. A. grammar B. word C. vocabulary D. structure
6. A. fluent B. good C. well D. perfect
7. A. need B. grow C. express D. pass
8. A. main B. certain C. full D. most
9. A. talk B. say C. pass D. send
10. A. show B. ask C. understand D. know
IV. In the following text, six sentences or parts of sentences have been removed. Above the extract
you will find the six removed sentences PLUS one sentence which doesn't fit. Choose from the
sentences (A-G) the one which fits each gap (1-6). Remember, there is one extra sentence you do not
need to use. Write the correct letter in the box.
Choose from the following sentences to fill the spaces in the text. There is ONE extra.
A. Using a microwave for cooking a large food mass is difficult due to limited penetration of microwaves.
B. This can be overcome by leaving the food to stand for a few minutes when cooking is completed.
C. It is advised that the water should be poured slowly into another container that already contains the
powder.
D. In this way, buying a microwave oven with a turntable ensure the food is cooked throughout.
E. Conversely the microwaves do not heat glass, ceramic and plastic containers.
F. If the microwaves are not absorbed inside the oven, the oven can be damaged by electrical arcs and
overheating of the microwave source.
G. When water in that state is disturbed, it can suddenly and unexpectedly boil violently.
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appliance called a microwave oven which excite the water, fat and sugar molecules, thereby heating
(cooking) both the outside and center of the food at the same time. (1)…………………
(A common myth is that a microwave oven cooks from the center of the food outward. This appears to
happen because heat generated at the surface escapes more readily from the surface of the food into the
surrounding air.) One advantage of microwaving is that small amounts of food can be heated very quickly,
making it useful for reheating leftovers.
The disadvantage is that food which is microwaved does not undergo some of the chemical reactions,
such as browning, which makes the food visually attractive. Primitive microwave ovens often do not cook
evenly, leading to a concern that bacteria easily killed by more traditional cooking methods may survive
the quick cooking time in "cold spots", though the food item as a whole is cooked to a safe average
temperature. (2) ……
Some high-end microwave ovens are combined with a convection oven which basically cook the food
using microwave and hot air simultaneously to achieve both the fast cooking time and browning effect.
(3) …………………
However microwave ovens are used in some fast food chains and special microwave bags are available
for cooking fowl or large joints of meat.
Professional chefs generally recommend using microwaves for a limited set of tasks, including: melting
fats (such as butter) and chocolate, cooking grains like oatmeal and grits, cooking rice, thawing frozen
meats and vegetables before cooking by other methods and quickly reheating already-cooked foods.
Using a microwave to boil water is potentially dangerous, due to superheating. In a microwave, water can
be raised quickly to a temperature above the boiling point before major bubbles form, especially if it is
purified and in a very clean glass vessel. (4) …………………
This effect is rare, even for scientists who try to deliberately recreate it, and any seed whatsoever for
boiling is likely to prevent the problem. Boiling water with, for instance, a teabag already in it will prevent
any dangers by providing a seed, as will using a mug that is not perfectly clean.
The risk greatly increases when water has already been boiled once in the same container. This situation
can occur if the user of the oven boiled the water once, forgot about it, then came back later to boil it
again. The first time the water boils, the seed bubbles (microscopic bubbles of air around which larger
steam bubbles grow) are used up and largely eliminated from the water as it cools down. When the water
is heated again, the lack of seed bubbles causes superheating, and a risk of a steam explosion when the
water's surface is disturbed.
Placing something in the water before heating can mostly alleviate this risk. If you are planning to mix
something with the water, say tea or hot chocolate, adding it before heating will insure that the water
boils. Otherwise, placing a wood object, for instance a chopstick, in the water before heating will also
work.
Care should be taken when removing heated water from a microwave. Make sure that the hands are
protected from possible liquid boil-over, place the container on a level, heat-proof surface and stir liquid
with a warm spoon. Also, never add powdered substances (such as instant coffee or cocoa mix) to the
container taken from the microwave, due to the addition of all those seed bubbles and the potential for
violent, spontaneous boiling. (5) …………………
Metal objects, such as metal utensils, in a microwave oven can lead to dangerous situations. Metals do not
absorb microwaves effectively. Instead, metals reflect microwaves, thereby preventing the latter from
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 Thin metal layers, such as metal foil and mugs with metal trim can melt or burn due to the strong
electrical currents that are generated in metal objects. However, small solid metal objects, such as spoons,
in combination with a large amount of absorbing food or liquid, normally do not lead to problems.
This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License. It uses material from the Original
Wikipedia article.
D. WRITING
I. Rewrite the following sentences without changing the meaning of the printed sentences.
6. The phone stopped ringing the moment I got down stairs.
No sooner _______________________________________________
7. He is determined to carry on working when he is 65.
He has no ________________________________________________
8. He was very sorry that he didn’t see Audrey on her trip to London.
He greatly ______________________________________________
9. She agreed to go out to dinner with him because she assumed he was not married.
Had she __________________________________________________
10. Everyone was surprised that the singer had very little money when he died.
The singer had _____________________________________________
II. Children today are too dependent on computers and electronic entertainment. It would be better
for them to be outside playing sports and taking part in more traditional past times than spending
all day indoors.
Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
You should write at least 200 words.
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GOOD LUCK
ENGLISH PRACTICE 74
I/ Circle the word which has the italic part pronounced in a different way:
1.a. enough b. young c. country d. mountain
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3.a. knife b. socket c. desk d. book
4.a. hour b. honour c. honest d. honey
II/ Choose the word whose stress pattern is not the same as the other. (1m)
1. a. admire b. blanket c. collection d. exchange
2. a. pagoda b. economic c. relax d. material
3. a. embroider b. occasion c. minority d. intermediate
4. a. embroider b. encourage c. champagne d. logical
III/ Choose the word or phrase that best completes each sentence. (3,5ms)
1. Jane and Jack stood in front of the mirror and looked at ……………………..
a. herself b. himself c. themselves d. ourselves
2. Which one is …………… milk or orange juice?
a. better b. the best c. good d. well
3. They haven’t found the paintings ……………………from the museum.
a. steal b. stole c. stolen d. stealing
4. The smaller the room is, the …………….furniture it needs.
a. fewer b. smaller c. more d. less
5. Henry, …………….work have been famous in the world, was an American writer.
a. which b. that c. who d. none are correct
6. It took him ages to ………………… living in the new town.
a. use to b. used to c. will used to d. will use to
7. The house was …………………………………… building.
a. a nice old stone b. a nice stone old c. a stone old nice d. an old nice stone
8. Hardly ……………………Duy when she stayed smiling.
a. had she seen b. she had seen c. has he seen d. does she see
9. I would rather you ……………….me the story.
a. tell b. told c. to tell d. telling
10. “ War and Peace” …………………… the longest book I have ever read.
a. are b. was c. were d. is
11. “ Nghi doesn’t like American beer” – “ ……………… does Vy”.
a. Either b. So c. Neither d. too
12. Ken doesn’t work here……………….. . he left about six months ago.
a. any longer b. no longer c. still d. yet
13. That’s a …………………. building.
a. five- story b. five – stories c. five – story’s d. five- stories’s
14. Vietnam is one of the countries of the ………………of South East Asian Nations.
a. affection b. association c. administration d. federration
15. I was just ..............to go out when you telephoned.
a. around b. about c. thinking d. planed
16. The national dress of japanese women is …………………………
a. Ao dai b. Kimono c. Sari d. Jeans
IV/ Circle A, B, C or D to choose the sentence which has the same meaning as the original
sentence.(2,5ms)
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 a. I’d rather you start work next month.
b. I’d rather start work for next month
c. I'd rather you started work next month.
d. You should start work next month.
2. This room is too small for five people
a. This room is very small for five people
b. This room is such small that five people can’t live in.
c. This room isn’t big enough for five people.
d. This room isn’t too big for five people.
3. They made me study hard when I was at school
a. I was made study hard when I was at school.
b. I was made to study hard when I was at school.
c. I was made studying hard when I was at school
d. When I was at school I studied hard.
4. You should go to the dentist’s at once.
a. Don’t delay to go to the dentist’s at once.
b. Don’t delay to go to the dentist’s any more.
c. Don’t delay going to the dentist’s any longer.
d. Don’t put off go to the dentist’s ant longer.
5. My grandfather is old, but he can walk to the park.
a. Although my grandfather is old, he can walk to the park.
b. Despite his old age, my grandfather can walk to the park.
c. In spite of being old, my grandfather can walk to the park.
d. All are correct.
PART C: Written tests.(8ms)
I/ Give the correct verb form in the brackets.(2ms)
1. It’s high time that you (get)……………..down to more serious work.
2. That man (stand)………….at the bus stop for the last half hour. Shall I tell him that the last bus has
already gone?
3. By next September I (pay)…………………4,000 pounds in income tax.
4. At this time next week they (sit)………………..in the train on their way to Paris.
II/ Supply the suitable forms of the words in brackets: (1ms)
1.We’ll live in a happier and ………………… life if we keep our environment clean.(health)
2.Thirty years ago, my hometown was small. Now it has turned into an …………city.(industry)
3.Islam is the ………………..religion of Malaysia. (office)
4.Don’t depend on him; he’s a very ………………….person. (rely)
III/ Rewrite the sentences, keep the meaning unchanged: (2,5ms)
1. These shoes will have to be repaired.
Richard will have…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
2. Bill never does any things if you don’t tell him what to do.
Unless………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
3. “Why don’t you put a better lock on the door, Mai?” Minh asked.
Minh suggested…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………......
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 As long as……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...............
5. When she heard the news, she broke down.
On…………………………………………
6. She’d rather have Italian food than French food.
She prefers…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
7. We couldn’t get nearer because of the police
The police prevented……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………....
8. Although both of his legs were broken in the crash, he managed to get out of the car before it exploded.
Despite his……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...
9. Every heard about the accident before I did.
I was the …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..........
10. It’s common knowledge that he has been in prison several times.
He is known…………………………………………………………………………..
IV/ Complete each sentence of the following letter.(2,5 ms)
Dear Diana,
1. Thank you/ much/ your letter/ arrive/ few days ago.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
2. It / be lovely / hear / you
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
3. I / be sorry / I not write / such / long time/ but I / be very busy.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. As you know/ we buy / new house / September.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
5. It / be /very bad condition / and it need / a lot / work.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
6. We finish / most / it now / and it look / very nice.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
7. Peter and I / decide / give / house- warming party / May 3rd
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
8. You think / you / able / come?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
9. Please give me / ring / let / know / you / make it.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
10. I / really / look forward / see you again.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Love,
Jenny

ENGLISH PRACTICE 75
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I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others in each
group.
Write your answers A, B, C or D in the spaces given on the right. (5 pts)
0. A. move B. lose C. love D. tomb C
1. A. character B. ache C. channel D. chorus
2. A. bomb B. debt C. cucumber D. doubt
3. A. thorough B. within C. threaten D. breath
4. A. wicked B. united C. increased D. attended
5. A. wound B. shoulder C. soul D. poultry

II. Choose the word whose stress position is different from the others’ in each group.
Write your answers A, B, C or D in the spaces given on the right. (5 pts)
1. A. industry B. interview C. inherit D. interesting
2. A. manufacture B. museum C. congratulate D. promotion
3. A. because B. concentrate C. society D. enormous
4. A. university B. volunteer C. responsible D. economic
5. A. literature B. temperature C. convenient D. preference

PART TWO: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR

I. Choose the word or phrase that fits each sentence.
Write your answers A, B, C or D in the spaces given on the right (10 pts)
1. It's an excellent.....holiday.
A. package B. party C. group D. team ..........
2. Nobody likes to pay..... prices.
A. high B. tall C. big D. expensive ..........
3. How are you feeling today?.... better, thank you.
A. More B. Much C. Very D. Many ..........
4. I haven't met our new secretary yet......?
A. What's she like? B. How is she? C. How is she like? D. How does she like? ..........
5. You can go home, if you.....your work.
A. finished B. have finished C. are finished D. finishing ..........
6. There is no.....in going to school if you're not willing to learn.
A. reason B. aim C. point D. purpose ..........
27. .....his advice, I would never have got the job.
A. Except B. Apart from C. But for D. As for ..........
8. .....Richard is a businessman, his brother is a rock singer.
A. However B. Yet C. Whereas D. Despite ..........
9. There is no water on the moon, nor.....an atmosphere around it.
A. there is B. it is C. there is not D. is there ..........
10. Cancer is a ..... disease.
A. killing B. death C. dead D. kill ..........
11. Under the sun’s heat, water......
A. melts B. evaporates C. rises D. floats ..........
12. The new restaurant is .....at the comer of a busy street.
A. put B. located C. stood D. placed ..........

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13. She read a newspaper on the plane to ..... away the time.
A. waste B. throw C. quicken D. while ..........
14. It isn't quite.....that he will be present at the meeting.
A. sure B. certain C. exact D. doubtftd ..........
15. The weather in the far north is not..... it is near the Equator.
A. like humid as B. as humid as C. humid as D. so humid that ..........
16. There will be plenty of food for everybody,..... nobody takes more than his share.
A. except that B. provided that C. despite that D. even if ..........
17. I would like to offer a small..... to anyone who finds my missing dog.
A. receipt B. repayment C. expense D. reward ..........
18. John's score on the test is the highest in class; .........
A. he should study last night B. he should have studied last night ..........
C. he must have studied last night D. he must had to study last night
19. Biologists tell us that the earth has seen 500 million species of animals.........or so.
A. during the last 3 billion years B. it was during the last 3 billion years ..........
C. while the last 3 billion years D. since the last 3 billion years
20. Would you mind helping me with this book-case? It's too heavy for me to........
A. be moved by me B. move on my own ..........
C. move on myself D. be moved by myself
III Complete each sentence with the correct form of the word given. (10 pts)
1. You'd better drive. I'm too...........................for such complicated traffic. EXPERIENCE
2. I wish you a very happy................... . RETIRE
3. Telling lies is.......................... . MORAL
4. We need to push up the................................of our country. INDUSTRY
5. Now that she got a job, Lena is.......................of her parents. DEPEND
6. Your money will be refunded if the goods are not to your.................... SATISFY
7. Please...................your seat belt. The plane is taking off. FAST
8. UNO stands for United...............................Organization. NATIONAL
9. The water in this area is.....................and should not be drunk. PURE
10. The situation is getting...........................difficult for us. INCREASE
III. Fill each gap in the following sentences with a suitable preposition or adverb particle. (10pts)
1. I talked..........her............the phone yesterday.
2. It’s very kind.............you to help me..............my homework.
3. Shall we stop.............the book store..............the way home?
4. He has been absent.............class because..............his illness.
5. We complained.............the boss..............the bad working conditions.
6. What’s wrong...............you? - I’ve got a pain..............my back.
7. I’d like to thank you............. everything you have done..............me.
8. The storm swept.............the village..............the night.
39. When his aunt passed............., he came.............a lot of money.
10. Is it all right if I pay............. cheque or.............. cash?
IV. Give the correct forms of the verbs in brackets to complete the sentences.
Write your answers in the spaces that follow. (10 pts)
1. She (wear).........................her new hat when I (meet)....................her yesterday.

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3. The house (be)........................much smaller than we (think)...........................at first.
4. Before you (mention)........................him, I (never hear)......................... of that author.
5. After some years (live).......................in this country, you’ll get used to (eat)....................
Chinese food.
6. When we (get)...................to the station, the train (leave).....................for 10 minutes.
7. I (sit).......................down for a rest while the shoes............................(repair).
8. I think it’s time he (start)............................(write).............................the report.
9. At this time next week, we (stay)...........................at the holiday resort (enjoy)..................ourselves.
10. The teacher asked those who (complete)...............their tests (turn)................................in their papers.
V. Identify one of the four underlined parts in each sentence that is not correct. Then get it right.
Write your identification (A, B, C or D) and corrections in the spaces that follow. (10 pts)
0. Is this (A) the address to (B) whom you (C) want the package (D) sent?
1. David is (A) particular fond of cooking, (B) and he (C) often cooks (D) really delicious meals.
2. Sandra has (A) not rarely missed a (B) play or concert (C) since she (D) was seventeen years old.
3. There (A) was (B) a very interesting news on (C) the radio this morning (D) about the earthquake in
Italy.
4. The bridge (A) hit by a large ship (B) during a (C) suddenly storm (D) has been mended.
5. As soon (A) as I arrive (B) at my hotel, I’ll contact (C) with you (D) by phone.
6. Jim was upset last night (B) because he (C) had to do a lot of (D) homeworks.
7. Jane (A) told me that she (B) will (C) have to go to London the (D) following day.
8. Tom, (A) together with his two sisters, (B) are going (C) to join our trip (D) next weekend.
9. Peter is the boy (A) whom (B) I think scored the (C) winning points (D) for the basketball team.
10. Our new neighbors (A) had been living in Arizona (B) for ten years (C) after (D) moving to their
present house.
PART THREE: READING COMPREHENSION
I. Read the following passage and choose the correct answer for each of the questions.
Write your answers (A, B, C or D) in the spaces that follow. (5 pts)
I arrived in London at last. The railway station was big, black and dark. I did not know the way to my
hotel, so I asked a porter. I not only spoke English very carefully, but very clearly as well. The porter,
however, could not understand me. I repeated my questions several times and at last, he understood. He
answered me, but he spoke neither slowly nor clearly. "I am a foreigner," I said. Then he spoke slowly, but
I could not understand him. My teacher never spoke English like that! The porter and I looked at each
other and smiled. Then he said something and I understood it. "You'll soon learn English!" he said. I
wonder. In England, each man speaks a different language. The English understand each other, but I don't
understand them! Do they speak English?
[Source: L.G. Alexander, New Concept 2,. Longman, 1974]
1. The writer asked the porter......
A. how to speak English B. where the railway station was
C. the direction to the hotel D. if he could speak English
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2. The porter couldn't understand the writer because......
A. the writer did not speak English very carefully B. the writer repeated the questions several times
C. the porter didn't know English D. the writer's English was unusual
3. The writer's teacher of English.....
A. spoke English differently from English people B. never spoke English in class
C. didn't speak English slowly D. didn't work as a porter
3. In England......
A. people don't speak English at all
B. people speak English, which is not like the one the writer studied at school
C. people understand one another without speaking English
D. each person speaks a different language
4. Which of the following statements is NOT true?
A. At last the writer understood what the porter said.
B. The writer expected everyone in England to speak like his teacher.
C. The porter didn't feel angry with the writer.
D. The porter always spoke English slowly and clearly.
II. Read the dialogue and choose the correct word or phrase to complete each numbered blank.
Write your answers A, B, C or D in the spaces given on the right. (5 pts)
When you go to another country, it is important to follow the (1)......of that country. If you are invited to a
home in England, here is some (2)....... . (3).........you are invited, it is good manners to tell whether you will
go or not, either by (4)... ...or through telephoning. When you go to the party, it is better to (5).....on time. It
is good manners to shake hands with your host and other guests. You can take a (6)......if you like, possibly
a bottle of wine or a box of chocolates or some flowers. However, it is bad manners to take (7)....... . It is
not (8)......to stay too late after the other guests have gone. (9)......., it is good manners to write a short
letter or make a telephone call a day or two later to (10).......your host.
1. A. customs B. language C. people D. map
2. A. news B. information C. service D. advice
3. A. Before B. Though C. While D. As soon as
4. A. car B. bus C. writing D. speaking
5. A. reach B. leave C. come D. arrive
6. A friend B. present C. parent D. child
7. A. nothing B. cheap thing C. everything D. expensive things
8. A. correct B. well C. polite D. necessary
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III. Fill each blank in the following passage with ONE suitable word. (10 pts)
When Bill was eight years old, in 1908, he used to work for an old lady who lived in his village. Every
day, before and after school, he (1)................to chop wood, light fires, and go shopping for her. He was paid
5p (2)................week which was (3)...............very much even then. This old lady kept (4)............many cats that
she did not know exactly (5)............many (6)...........day, one of these cats was found dead in the garden and
the lady, (7)..............was very upset, asked Bill to dig a grave and bury it. Bill did this and.. (8)…given lOp.
He couldn't (9)..............noticing that he (10).................as much for burying the cat (11)..................for a whole
week’s work (12)..............made him think. He had many friends (13).................fathers, the local farmers,
often had to shoot cats to protect their chickens. He offered his friends 2p for every dead cat they
(14)................him. He would (15)...................place the cat in the old lady's garden where she would find it,
think it (16)...................one of her own and (17).................Bill 10p for burying it. (18)..............the time he left
school, Bill (19)...................saved quite a lot of money. Later in life, he became a very (20)...........businessman.
PART FOUR: WRITING
I. Finish the second sentence in such a way that it means the same as the sentence before it (10
pts)
1. What is the depth of this lake?
How............................................... ………………………………………………………………………….................?
2. How interesting the film is!
What............................................. …………………………………………………………………………....................
3. The furniture was so expensive that we didn’t buy it.
The furniture was not........ ……………………………………………………………………................................
4. I'm sorry that I didn't go to the party last Sunday.
I regreted......................................... ……………………………………………………………………….....................
5. He said, "You stole my record, Bill."
He accused................................... …………………………………………………………………………........................
6. So that he can speak English fluently, he reads lots of books and sees lots of English films.
So as............................................ ...………………………………………………………………………….......................
7. He doesn’t have enough money. He can’t buy a big house.
If................................................... …………………………………………………………………………..........................
8. The teacher asked me whether I had brought my dictionary.
My teacher asked, "................………………………………………………………………………............................"
9. People say she is the most beautiful girl in the village.
She is .............................................. …………………………………………………………………………......................
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II. Rewrite each sentence so that it means the same as the original one. Use the word given but do
not change this word in any way. (5 pts)
1. This is my first visit to Japan. Time
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
2. How long have Helen and Robert been married? Get
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
3. I haven't been to an Indian restaurant for 2 years. Since
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. John failed to complete the job on time. Succeed
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
5. Laura is too young to vote in the election. Old
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
III. Use the words and phrases given below to write complete sentences. (5 pts)
1. I / no intention / come / terrible place / again.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
2. Age / 30 / Mr Smith / write / 2 best selling books.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
3. Two girls / have nothing / common.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. We / stay / sun / such / long time / became sunburned.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
5. My boss / get / well / all / employees.
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 ENGLISH PRACTICE 76
A. Phonetic
I. Choose the word that has underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
1. A. Chemical B. precaution C. electric D. destruction
2. A. participate B. behavior C. necessary D. traditional
3. A. humor B. include C. countless D. message
4. A. injection B. departure C. volcano D. heritage
5. A. compete B. design C. compile D. campus
II. Choose a word in each line that has different strees pattern
1. A. maghificent B. exciting C. price D. oceanic
2. A. sugar B. jungle C. luggage D. Sunbathe
3. A. handicaped B. Education C. drawing D. fund
4. A. lived B. organized C. established D. concosned
5. A. hotel B. postcard C. cold D. shore
B. Grammar and vocabulary
I. Choose the best answer to complete the following sentences.
1. Do you know who ................ penicillin?
a. discovered c. did discover b. was discovered d. discoveries
2. Last night ................ TV when the phone rang.
a. watching c. have watched b. was watching d. was watched
3. Liz is very ................ in the water – fetching contest.
a. interest b. interesrts c. Interested d. Interesting
4. He told me that he ................
a. had already the film seen c. had seen already the film
b. the film had already seen d. had seen the film already
5. Do you mind if I ................ your atlas for a minute?
a. will borrow c. am going to borrow
b. borrow d. borrowed
6. Does he speak Italian ................ to get the Job?
a. well enough b. good enough c. enough good d. enough well
7. Both French and English ................ in Canada.
a. is spoke b. are spoke c. is spoken d. are spoken
8. Can you show me ................ this machine?
a. how to you b. how using c. using d. use
9. Our bady ................ to talk yet.
a. doesn’t start b. hasn’t started c. didn’t start d. isn’t starting
10. ................ is the part of a country with hills and mountains.
a. Highland b. Rey c. Valley d. Bay
11. My grandma ................ us when my parents were away from home.
a. looked for b. looked after c. looked at d. looked up
12. Milk bottles can be ................ after being cleaned.
a. recycled b. soaked c. broken d. reused
13. She asked me ................ a driving licence.
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14. I’d rather Hoa ................ harder.
a. studied b. study c. studying d. studies
15. Would you mind closing the window? “................”
a. No, I’m afraid not c. No, I can’t
b. No, of course not d. I’d rather you didin’t
16. Will you pick me ................ after the party?
a. up b. on c. over d. through
17. They weren’t experienced enough ................
a. for doing the Job c. doing the Job
b. to the Job d. to do the Job
18. I decided that I must work harder ................
a. the following year c. the year before
b. the previous year d. last year
19. Which ................ do I press to turn the radio on?
a. button b. Roll c. Roller d. Plug
20. They ................ the forest and getting into trouble
a. are always burning c. has always burned
b. always burned d. A + c are correct
II. Use the correct form of the words in the brackets to complete sentences.
1. ................ in VN has brought a lot of big changes (INDUSTRY)
2. It is ................ to eat too much sugar and fat. (HEALTH)
3. The ................ in his province is very dramatic (LAND)
4. I live in a smallvillage and its ................ are very beautiful (SURROUND)
5. There are a lot of ................ festivals in VN (TRADITION)
6. It’s difficult to find ................ at busy time in this town (ACCOMMODATE)
7. ................, dark clouds umidity and it begin to rain (FORTUNATE)
8. Ha Long Bay was ................ by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site (RECOGNITION)
9. There are more and more people concerning about ................ pollution (ENVIRONMENT)
10. This knife is ................ it can’t aet cut anything (USE)
III. Choose the underlined word or phrase in each sentence that needs correcting.
1. My sister is studying very hard in order getting scholarchip at university.
2. If the victim gets shocked, don’t give him many food and drink.
3. I come from a city locating in the southern part of the country.
4. Did you ever learn playing a musical instrument as a child?
5. Would you mind to open the window for me?
6. She asked me to use a towel to cover the wound and hold it tightly
7. I’d like sending there postcards to America
8. Today seems as hotter as yesterday, but the umidity is lower
9. Have you eaten a lot of sweets when you were a child?
10. I haven’t seen her since we have left school

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 Mother’s Day in Britain falls on the last Monday of March. On Mother’s Day sons and daughters visit
(1)........ mothers and bring them flowers and little presents. The eldest son must (2).... ………………….... his
mother a good cake. If sons or (3)... …………………..... cannot be with their mother on that day, they usually
(4)..... …………………... her presents.
Mother’s Day must be a day of rest (5). …………………....... the mother of the family so her daufhters cook
the dinner on that day and lay the (6).. …………………...... and the sons help to wash the plates and dishes
(7)........ dinner.
In the United State and Canada, Mother’s Day is (8)........ second Sunday in May. They (9)....
………………….... a very beautiful stamp for Mother’s Day in the United States. It shows the portrait of the
mother of James Whistler, (10).... ………………….... of the greatest America painters.
II. Read the following passage and choose the item (a, b, c or d) that best answers each
of the questions about it.
John Logie Baird, who is called “the father of television”, was born in Scotland in 1888. He became an
inventor at the age of 26. His first inventions were eletrically_heated socks and air-filled shose, but these
were not very successful.
Howwever, in 1923, he became interested in the idea of pictures by radio. He worked for several
months, and the following year he succeded in transmitting the first “television” picture a few meters
across the room.
Baird’s ‘television’ was not very clear, but people were very interested and he tried to make it better.
In 1926, he shoued it to the public at the Royal Society. In 1928, he transmitted the first picture across the
Atlantic and in 1929, the BBC and the German post office began to broardast TV with his system.
1. John Logie Baird ...............
a. is called “the father of television” c. was an inventor
b. was born in Scotland in 1888 d. all are correct.
2. One of Baird’s first inventions was...............
a. eletrically-haeted sock b. air-filled c. television d. a + b
3. Baird was interested in the idea of pictures by radio at the age of ...............
a. 26 b. 35 c. 38 d. 40
4. Baird’s ‘television’ was introduced to the world in ...............
a. 1923 b. 1926 c. 1928 d. 1929
5. Which of the following is not true?
a. Baird’s first inventionc were not very successful.
b. The first ‘television’was not clear.
c. People weren’t interested in Baird’s ‘television’.
d. Baird’s system was used by the BBC and the German post office.
D. Writing.
I. Complete the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first one.
1. We haven’t seen each other for over two years.
=> The last time ………………………………………………………………………………………
2. “We are decorating our Christmas tree”, Hoa said.
=> Hoa said…………………………………………………………………………………………….
3. “I’ll give you my phone number so that you can call me” Jane said to me.
=> Jane told ……………………………………………………………………………………………
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5. She’s very pleased to see her grandparents soon.
=> She’s looking ………………………………………………………………………………………
6. He clinbed the tree because he wanted to get a better view.
=> He climbed the tree so as………………………………………………………………………...
7. I have decided to help him rense his lessons.
=> I am…………………………………………………………………………………………………..
8. You backpack is not the same as mine.
=> My backpack is ..........……………………………………………………………………………
9. No one in the group is younger than Lan.
=> Lan is ………………………………………………………………………………………………..
10. “you should take more exercises, Mr Roberts”, the doctor said.
=> The doctor ………………………………………………………………………………………….
II. Use there words to complete this letter
Dear Hoa
1. Dave / I / have / best holiday / our lives!
…………………………………………………………………………...........................……………………………………
2. We / be / Barbados / one / most lovely island / Caribbean
…………………………………………………………………………...........................……………………………………
3. Although / it / much smaller / Jamaica / there seem / be / much more / do / Jamaica.
…………………………………………………………………………...........................……………………………………
4. Moreever / people here / seem / be / friendliver / those / other islands.
…………………………………………………………………………...........................……………………………………
5. We / stay / most modern hotel / I / ever / see.
…………………………………………………………………………...........................……………………………………
6. It / large / cool / and / many people / think / it / best hotel / island.
…………………………………………………………………………...........................……………………………………
7. It / comfortable / than / any / other hotels.
…………………………………………………………………………...........................……………………………………
8. Nearest beach / less / hundred meters / away.
…………………………………………………………………………...........................……………………………………
9. so / we / spend / lot / time / swim / sea.
…………………………………………………………………………...........................……………………………………
10. It / really good / and / I wish / you / be / here.
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B. PHONETICS
I. Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the rest by writing your
answers (A, B, C, or D) in the numbered box. (14 p)
1. A. excursion B. fur C. hurt D. bury
2. A. seizure B. measure C. confusion D. tension
3. A. food B. mood C. foot D. shoot
4. A. thus B. thick C. thing D. thin
5. A. off B. of C. safe D. knife
6. A. daughter B. laughter C. taught D. caught
7. A. promise B. devise C. surprise D. realise
II. Choose the word that has different stress pattern in each line (6 p) :
8. A. suggest B. report C. profit D. career
9. A. volcano B. jungle C. marine D. surround
10. A. attend B. public C. damage D. practice

Write your answers here:

1. …… 2. …… 3. …… 4. ……. 5. …… 6. ……. 7. ……. 8. ……. 9. ……. 10. …..

C. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
I. Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence. Write your answers (A, B, C,
or D) in the numbered box. (30 p)
1. “ Who sings best in your school?” – “ Mai .......... .”
A. sings B. is C. has D. does
2. “ Will you come to the party tomorrow?” – “ I will if I ........ no visitors.”
A. have B. will have C. had D. am having
3. Please, ask them .......... in this area.
A. don’t smoke B. not smoke C. to not smoke D. not to smoke
4. I think he ........ better not encourage the students to take extra lessons.
A. will B. should C. could D. had
5. Every body in both cars ........ injured in the accident last night.
A. is B. are C. was D. were
6. .......... to have lunch with us today?
A. Do you like B. Would you like C. Will you like D. Have you like
7. Let’s go out for a walk, ......... ?
A. do we B. don’t we C. won’t we D. shall we
8. Drinking and smoking will do great harm ......... people’s health.
A. to B. for C. with D. in
9. He always ........... .
A. avoids to meet me B. avoiding to meet me C. avoids meeting me D. to avoid meeting me
10. My parents are going to take three days……………..….next month to help my brother move his house.
A. at B. over C. off D. out
11. In my class, Trung was responsible ……………..…. the teacher ……………..…. keeping the class
in order while she went out.
A. to/ for B. to/ in C. with/ for D. for/ for
12. The scheme allows students from many countries to communicate……………..….
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A. by B. of C. from D. for
14. Not a good movie,……………..….?
A. did it B. didn’t it C. was it D. wasn’t it
15. Hurry up! They have only got……………..….seats left.
A. a lot of B. a few C. a little D. plenty of
Write your answers here:

1 ... 2 ... 3 ... 4 ... 5 ... 6 ... 7 ... 8 ... 9 ... 10 ... 11 ... 12 ... 13 ... 14 ... 15 ...
II. There is one mistake in each sentence. Find and write your answers in the numbered box.
(10 p)
1. Would you mind if I help her solve these mathematics problems ?
A B C D
2. Christmas songs are performed for people in towns and villages eight hundred years ago.
A B C D
3. Do you remember to try this kind of food somewhere else before?
A B C D
4. The police have not found the stealing jewels since last Monday.
A B C D
5. There was no explaination for his absence from class yesterday.
A B C D
Write your answers here:

1 …. 2 ….. 3 ….. 4 ….. 5 ….. 6 …..

III. Supply the correct tense or form of the verb given in brackets. (10 p)
1. When Mary (arrive) ................. here, you (show) .................... her to her room?
2. The last time she (see) ..................... in public she (wear) ................ a white blouse.
3. I ( search) ............. everywhere for the pen I (lose) ..................... yesterday.
4. He (have) ............. a bad fall while he (repair) ................ his roof.
5. Nam (sit) ............... in a corner with a book. I told him that he (read) ........... in very bad light.
Write your answers here:

1 ……........……..... 2. ............................ 3 ............................. 4. ............................ 5. ............................

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

IV. Complete the sentences by filling in each blank with the correct form of the word in
brackets. (10 p)
Write your answers here:
1. The evening was _______ spent playing cards and talking. (enjoy) ..............................
2. These shoes look quite smart but they’re terribly ______ (comfort) ..............................
3. I doesn’t want my money back. He wants a ______ (place) ..............................
4. Sorry about the mistakes, I ____ the instructions you gave me. (understand) ..............................
5. Ba and I played for our school team. We were ______ . (team) ..............................
D. READING
I. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to
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 Many people continue to skip breakfast despite its being most important meal of the day.
Busy people often rush out the door in the mornings with out giving their bodies the fuel they need
to handle a long day at work. They end up feeling tired by the afternoon and resort to the office snack
machine or biscuit tin.
Loysa Hourigan, from Nutrition Australia, said that catching up on food at lunch time did
not provide the body with enough sustenance to keep it going for the rest of the day. “Even if you have
had lunch, you won’t have as much food as you need. Your brain gets depleted of glucose and you feel
tires.” Ms Hourigan said. According to Ms Hourigan, wholegrain bread and cereals provide endurance.
Milk, eggs and baked beans provide protein, which helps people to alert. Rolled oats are also an
excellent endurance food.

1. According to the passage, people should ………….. .

A. have breakfast B. skip lunch C. not eat snacks D. not have breakfast
2. The word “fuel” in line 2 means …………… .
A. food B. meal C. nutrition D. energy
3. Ms Hourigan said that if we did not have breakfast, we would feel tired because…………
A. our brain ran out of glucose B. our brain was full of glucose
C. there was no oxygen in our brain D. we did not have lunch
4. According to Ms Hourigan, which of the following is NOT mentioned as endurance foods?
A. rolled oats B. cereals C. wholegrain bread D. bananas
5. Loysa Hourigan might work as…………….
A. teacher B. nutritionist C. writer D. business woman
Write your answers here:

1 …… 2......... 3......... 4.......... 5. .........

II. Read the passage and choose the correct answer in A, B, C or D. (20 p)
Have you ever been to Britain? I’ve dreamed of going there (1) ______ I was a little girl and finally,
(2) ______ the spring of 2012, it happened. I was there three weeks and (3) ______ much of that time soaking
up the culture, history, and scenery of this incredible island. I visited several districts in England, Wales
and Scotland and even (4) ______ a site trip to Ireland. Every place I went to seemed to be more interesting
and more beautiful (5) ______ the last.
The tour I was with began in London. Of all the sights I saw there, the Tower of London was the
most (6) ______. The Tower is a building complex of incredibly rich history.
Also on the Thames are the Houses of Parliament and, of course, the clock tower housing “Big Ben”.
I saw so many landmarks I can hardly remember them all. Although it was just a glimpse of London I did,
(7) ______, get a chance to see all the (8)______ famous places.
After (9) ______ of days in London we traveled to the south of England stopping to visit Stonehenge.
If you don’t know about Stonehenge there are a couple of links on my links page that will (10) ______ you
to sites that can fill you in.
1. A. for B. while C. since D. because
2. A. on B. in C. at D. to
3. A. spent B. took C. did D. used
4. A. did B. got C. spent D. made
5. A. then B. as C. with D. than
6. A. interesting B. interested C. interest D. interestingly
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 7. A. at first B. at all C. at least D. at that
8. A. more B. much C. most D. many
9. A. few B. some C. a couple D. little
10. A. reach B. take C. make D. send
Write your answers here:

1…… 2 …… 3 …… 4 ……. 5 …… 6 ……. 7 ……. 8 ……. 9 ……. 10 …..

III. Fill in each numbered blank with ONE suitable word. (20 p)
In the first year of lower secondary (1) _________, I had some difficulties in learning English. My
English pronunciation was really bad and my English grammar was (2) _________ . I did not know how to
improve (3) _________. I didn’t want my father and mother to know about (4) _________. One afternoon after
the lesson, my teacher (5) _________ English told me to wait (6) _________ her outside the classroom. She
took me to the school library and showed me tapes of pronunciation drills kept in a glass bookcase. She
also told me how to use an English- English dictionary to (7) _________ my English grammar. “Now I think
you know what you should do” she said. I made (8) _________ progress and only one year later, I won the
first (9) _________ in the English Speaking Contest (10) _________ for secondary school students in my home
town.
Write your answers here:

1 ……...........…….. 2 .............................. 3 .............................. 4 .............................. 5 ..............................

6 …………............. 7 ............................. 8 .............................. 9 .............................. 10 ............................

E. WRITING
I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the
sentence printed before it. (20 p)
1. “ Do you remember what you have to do ? ” the teacher asked her class.
The teacher asked her class ...................................................................................................
2. Couldn’t you find a better restaurant ?
Is this ..................................................................................................................................... ?
3. John began playing chess half an hour ago.
John’s .....................................................................................................................................
4. They won’t be able to come on Sunday.
It will ....................................................................................................................................
5. I only paid a few hundred pounds for the car.
The car ..................................................................................................................................
6. My mother made these curtains , didn’t she ?
These .................................................................................................................................... ?
7. Most people can understand him when he speaks English.
He can make .........................................................................................................................
8. We arrived too late to see the first film.
We did ...................................................................................................................................
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9. Leave now or we will miss the train.
Unless ....................................................................................................................................
10. This is his first visit to England.
He’s ........................................................................................................................................
II. Make complete sentences from the following sets of words and phrases provided. (20 p)
1. Our teachers/ always/ ask/ not/ make/ noise/ during/ lessons.
.....................................................................................................................................................
2. We/ not think/ play/ write/ Shakespeare.
.....................................................................................................................................................
3. You / tell/ how/ do it/ as soon/ you/ get there.
.....................................................................................................................................................
4. Nam/ say/ me/ if it/ rain/ that night/ he/ not go/ anywhere.
.....................................................................................................................................................
5. it/ be/ necessary/ book tickets/ soccer match/ in advance?
.....................................................................................................................................................
6. When/ Peter/ be/ child/ Australia/ he/ go swimming/ almost every day.
.....................................................................................................................................................
7. Mai/ find/ hard/ concentrate/ her book/ because/ noise.
.....................................................................................................................................................
8. My brother/ want/ buy/ laptop/ advertise/ television/ early this morning.
.....................................................................................................................................................
9. She/ not say/ thing/ order/ not make/ him/ angry.
.....................................................................................................................................................
10. boy/ talk/ your mother/ there/ be/ my classmate.
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 ENGLISH PRACTICE 78
I. Select A, B, C or D only to indicate the word whose bold and underlined part is pronounced
differently from the rest. (5 points)
1. A. study B. success C. surprise D. suger
2. A. bath B. father C. theater D. health
3. A. unite B. underline C. university D. unifrom
4. A. whole B. when C. where D. while
5. A. socket B. notice C. enroll D. mobile
II. Choose the best option A, B, C or D to complete the following questions(10 points)
6. She went to market without ____________ anything.
A. buy B. to buy C. bought D. Buying
7. ____________ she plays the piano!
A. How well B. How good C. What well D. What good
8. The new shopping mall is quite ____________ the present shopping area.
A. different from B. the same C. like to D. similar
9. There were _________________ flowers that I couldn’t dicide what to buy.
A. so many B. so few C. so little D. so much
10. Of my parents, my father is _________________
A. the stricter B. the strictest C. strict D. stricter
11. Would you _________________ cleaning the floor for me?
A. like B. please C. mind D. rather
12. I’ve never seen such an interesting _______________
A. performing B. performer C. performance D. performed
13. I’m sorry. I’m not ___________ to help you lift the table.
A. enough strong B. too strong C. strong enough D. enough strength.
14. I usually go to work by bus, but ________ and then I use my motorbike
A. again B. Once C. now D. ever
15. There are not _____________ jobs for all of us.
A. so B. such C. too D. Enough
III. Complete the following questions with the correct preposition. (10 points)
16. She isn’t here ________________ the moment.
17. Warm clothes protect us ________________ bad weather.
18. What do you often do ________________ weekends.
19. We haven’t seen him _____________ last month.
20. He had an accident and was taken __________ hospital.
21. We regarded him ____________ a famous doctor.
22. You’re better ask __________ the information desk.
23. He borrowed $ 100 ______________ his father
24. “ Hamlet” is written ____________ Shakespeare.
25. Jane fell _________ her bike and hit head on the road
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IV. Fill the blanks with the right form of the CAPITAL words provided in the right column. . (10
points)
26. Sugar is not an _________ food because we need it to live. HEALTH
27. The nurse wanted to know Nga’s ________ and weight. HIGH
28. Mr. Hung has a very ________ tooth. PAIN
29. Last year Mr. Hoang drove very ________. CARE
30. This room is very _________. COMFORT
31. What is the correct ___________ of this word? PRONOUNCE
32. More and more young people want a university ________. EDUCATE
33. When I go to the library, I sit and read about ________ things. WONDER
34. The most popular ________ at recess is talking. ACT
35. A fairy appeared and ________ changed her old clothes. MAGIC
V. Give the correct form of the verb in brackets. . (10 points)
36. Will you wait a minute while I (look) ____________ through the text ?
37. “ I hear you’ve bought a new house.” - “Yes, I ( move ) __________ in next week”
38. Look at those black clouds. It ( rain) __________
39. The film ( begin) ___________ at 7.30 or 8.00 this evening ?
40. Mai (telephone)____________ you when she comes back.
41. The pens ( produce ) ______ by Thien Long Company are usually cheap and good.
42. “Do you mind if I sit here ?” – “ I ‘d rather you ( sit ) __________ over there”
43. The price ( become ) __________ more and more expensive these days.
44, + 45. Mr Binh ( know) ____ how to drive a car although he ( not learn) ____ it yet.
VI. Complete the following passage by choosing the best option, A, B, C or D. (10 points)
For many people, traveling by plane is an exciting experience. Others, however, find the whole idea quite
terrifying, (46) _____ flying is no more dangerous (47) __________ any other form of travel and some experts say it is
considerably safer. It is known, however, that most accident occurs (48) ______________ taking off and landing when a
(49) _________ decisions are vitally important.
The people, (50) _______ job is to look (51) ______________ the passengers, the stewards and stewardesses play
an important part in helping passengers to (52) ___________ safe and comfortable. Indeed for many passengers being
(53) ___________ such care of is all part of the total experience. (54) ____________ other form of travel involves waiting
for people in quite the same (55) __________, with food, drink, newspapers, magazines, music, and even video films.
46- A. although B. too C. and D. because
47- A. than B. as C. then D. with
48- A. while B. during C. for D. through
49- A. leader’s B. chief ’s C. driver’s D. pilot’s
50- A. whose B. which C. their D. that

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52- A. feel B. rest C. experience D. lie
53- A. given B. kept C. shown D. taken
54- A. Any B. No C. All D. Not
55- A. way B. kind C. sort D. part
VII. Read the following passage and complete the numbered blanks with one suitable word only.
(10 points)
When I (56) ________ a child I used (57)________ go to see my grandmother. I thought her house was (58)
________ beautiful as a palace and the garden seemed bigger than a park. (59) _______ I grew (60) __________
the house and (61) __________ seemed smaller but I still loved visiting the old lady. There were so many
beautiful things in the house. Sometimes, I played (62) _________ the doll’s house which was older than
grandmother herself. At (63) ____________ times, I looked (64)___________ books which were (65)_________
interesting than my children’s book at home.
VIII. There is one mistake in each of the following sentence. Find it and correct it. (5 points)
66. Have you ever seen a painting of Picasso yet ?
67. “ Do you think anyone saw us ?” she told nervously.
68. The plays writing by Shakespeare are very popular in the world.
69. The employer said that he would give them a two – day trip to Phu Tho next week.
70.My sister is studying very hard in order to pass the exam and getting scholarship at university.
IX. Rewrite the sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first given. . (10 points)
71. Peter spent three hours repainting his house.
-> It __________________________________________________________
72. Old car tires are recycled to make shoes and sandals.
-> People ______________________________________________________
73. We arrived too late to see the film.
->. We didn’t ___________________________________________________
74. “Do you know to speak English?” He asked me.
->. He asked me _________________________________________________
75. The last time we met each other was ten years ago.
-> We haven’t __________________________________________________
76. It was such a boring film that she fell asleep.
-> The film was so ______________________________________________
77. The furniture was so expensive that I didn’t buy it .
-> The furniture was too __________________________________________
78. He can touch the light because he is very tall.
-> He is ________________________________________________________
79. It is such good weather that they are going for a picnic.
 The weather__________________________________________________
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80.Somebody repaired his car yesterday.
 He had______________________________________________________
X. Use the suggestions to make the meaningful sentences. (10 points)
81.Last year / I / spend / week / My Son / and / I / not want / leave.
________________________________________________________________
82. He / said / be / most / intelligent / student / the class.
________________________________________________________________
83. It / interesting / have / vacation / abroad.
________________________________________________________________
84. The waste paper / will / recycle / local factory?
________________________________________________________________
85. Hoa / burnt / hand / when / she / cooking / dinner.
________________________________________________________________
86. you / mind / I / turned on / television?
________________________________________________________________
87. Old car tires / recycled / make / shoes / sandals / nowadays.
________________________________________________________________
88. I / look / forward / see / you / soon.
________________________________________________________________
89. My daughter / dislike / travel / coach / so / we / will go / plane.
________________________________________________________________
90. We / not see / her / since / we / be / holiday / Ha Long Bay.
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II. Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others: ( 4 pts)
7. A. taste B. fast C. last D. task
8. A. watched B. mixed C. earned D. washed
9. A. hot B. both C. bottle D. cotton
10. A. benches B. boxes C. watches D. tables

III. Choose the word or phrase that best fits the space in each of the following sentences: ( 40 pts)
11. .............................. these guidelines and enjoy the food you eat.
A. Go B. Take C. Follow D. Do
12. This apartment is…………………………… for us because it is rather cheap and near the city center.
A. easy B. suitable C. best D. ready
13. Mr Brown goes………………………… work………………………… bus every day.
A. to/ by B. to / in C. for / by D. for / in
14. We may know the land well, but we know very………………………… about the oceans.
A. few B. a few C. a little D. little
15. Do the following things……………………………… healthy teeth.
A. to have B. having C. have D. for having
16. Today Dien Bien Phu is a…………………………………… destination.
A. tour B. touring C. tourist D. toured
17. There is always……………………………………… traffic in the city center at rush hour.
A. strong B. heavy C. full D. many
18. Excuse me. Can I make a (n)…………………………………… to see the dentist?
A. meeting B. experiment C. gathering D. appointment
19. Keep fit and stay healthy. That’s the best…………………………………… to prevent a common cold.
A. means B. way C. thing D. road
20. ………………………………… I take you to the airport? – That would be nice, thanks.
A. Do B. Would C. Shall D. Take
21. Some students just sit and…………………………………………with friends at recess.
A. talk B. talking C. to talk D. for talking
22. Tom is good at…………………………………………………. models of things such as cars or planes.
A. doing B. working C. making D. giving
23. Hospital volunteers wear striped pink and white…………………………………….
A. uniform B. suit C. clothes D. dresses
24. Teenagers like to listen the…………………………………………. pop music.
A. late B. later C. latest D. last
25. Thank you for the invitation. What time would you like……………………………………………?
A. we come B. we to come C. that we come D. us to come
26. A journalist ……………………………………… for a newspaper.
A. sends B. posts C. types D. writes
27. I couldn’t go to school. I…………………………………….. a bad cold.
A. have B. had C. am having D. was having
28. …………………………………… the people in the area live in neighboring villages.
A. Most of B. Most C. Almost D. The most
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29. The school library opens at any time between two o’clock……………………….half past three.
A. from B. and C. to D. from
30. Would you please………………………………. me where the city post office is?
A. tell B. say C. show D. point
31. A farm has………………………………. real vacations.
A. none B. no C. never D. nothing
32. What do we have……………………………….. dinner? I’m really hungry.
A. with B. at C. for D. of
33. There…………………………………. very few people in the shop.
A. is B. have C. being D. are
34. Try again. Don’t give………………………………………. hope.
A. out B. up C. on D. off
35. We…………………………….poor when we…………………………….to America 5 years ago.
A. are / move B. were / moved C. are / moved D. were / move
36. Liz liked……………………………….. the dolphin and the color of the cap.
A. either B. neither C. both D. none
37. My father never drinks beer. He………………………………… like it.
A. doesn’t B. don’t C. didn’t D. can’t
38. In today’s newspaper there …………………………… a lot of news about the earthquake.
A. has B. have C. is D. are
39. When I was a child, I always ………………………………… a bike to school.
A. drove B. rode C. ran D. took
40. I don’t like tests. Neither………………………………………
A. I do B. I don’t C. I like D. do I
41. I’d like to make a…………………………………. to 1256734, please.
A. ring B. call C. phone D. sound
42. ………………………………………. will it last? – About two hours.
A. When B. How much C. What D. How long
43. Sorry, he isn’t here. Can I ……………………………………… a message then?
A. leave B. let C. make D. ask him
44. My English is not very good. I want to………………………………… it often.
A. keep B. work C. practise D. get
45. Listen, who………………………………………… the guitar in the next room, Alice?
A. does play B. is playing C. plays D. are playing
46. The yard is very noisy…………………………………… the bell rings.
A. to B. up to C. into D. until
47. This CD player is very small. ?It is………………………………………
A. portable B. porting C. easy to port D. portably
48. There is one channel that only ………………………………………… pop videos.
A. performs B. displays C. plays D. shows
49. Each football team has eleven players.
A. It has eleven people in a football team.
B. Eleven people come to a football team.
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50. “ Police story” is Nga’s favorite program.
A. May likes “Police story” best.
B. They are many programs on TV.
C. “Police story” is among other programs on TV.
D. Nga likes all programs, except for “Police story”.
IV. Read the passages and choose the most suitable word for each blank: ( 10 pts)
British parents are always…(51)…………………… that their children spend too much time…(52)
………………. TV and not enough time doing other activities like sports and reading. A……(53)……………..
survey of people’s free time activities……(54)……………… that young people spend about 23 hours a week
in…(55)……………. of the television set, that means over 3 hours……(56)……………
It is…(57)…………….. that the average adult watches even more: 28 hours a week. Every household in
the county has a TV set and over half have two or more . (58)…………….. to the survey people do not only
watch sitting in their living room , they watch it in the kitchen and in bed as well.
We cannot deny that television also…(59 )…………………… some negative effects especially children ,
because many films shown on TV contain violence, crime and other bad things. Excessive watching of TV
by children has lowered…(60)………………. results in studying at school
51. A. complain B. complaining C. complains D. complained
52. A. to watch B. watch C. watching D. watched
53. A. recent B. recently C. late D. lately
54. A. show B. to show C. showing D. shows
55. A. back B. front C. side D. behind
56. A. a day B. a week C. a month D. a year
57. A. surprise B. surprised C. surprising D. to surprise
58. A. Because B. Addition C. Beside D. According
59. A. have B. having C. has D. had
60. A. Its B. their C. his D. her
V. Find the wrong underlined part ( A,B,C or D) in the following sentences: ( 10 pts)
61. I had not to work yesterday because it was my day off.
A B C D
62. You must try to make these children clean their tooth.
A B C D
63. There is many furniture made of wood in the sitting room.
A B C D
64. Eric now drives his bike to school instead of traveling by bus.
A B C D
65. Life is more comfortably now and people enjoy watching TV at their own home.
A B C D
66. Look at these two beautiful vases. Which one do you like best?
A B C D
67. Nowadays people are living longer so they are more elderly people.
A B C D
68. What do you usually do at recess? Do you play some games?
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A B C D
70. On the back of the school yard there is a big apple tree.
A B C D
VI. Find in each blank with ONE suitable word: ( 10pts)
VISIT THE EDINBURGH FESTIVAL
Every year, thousands of people come to Edinburgh, the…(71)……………………… city of Scotland, to
be part of the Edinburgh Festival. For three weeks every August and September the…(72)……………… is
filled with actors and artist from all over the world. They come to Edinburgh for the (73)………………… arts
festival in Britain. During this time, the streets of the city are alive with…(74)………………… and dance from
early in the morning until late at night. You can even see artists painting …(75)………………… on the streets!
Tens of thousands of ……(76)………………… come to the Festival to see new films and plays and to
hear music played by……(77)………………… musicians. This year, you can see over five hundred…(78)
……………………… with actors from more than forty countries.
The tickets for these performances are quite …(79)………………, and it is usually easier to see
your……(80)…………………… star in Edinburgh than it is in London. So come to Edinburgh next summer.

VII. Use the correct forms of the words given: ( 10 pts)

81. Television is one of the cheapest forms of……………………………………………… (entertain )
82. I think the most …………………………………… idea is to go by train. (sense)
83. You must be careful when playing electronic games because they can be………………………… ( addict)
84. Videos are also very useful in……………………………………. ( educate)
85. In ……………………………… to that, my bike tires was flat. (add)
86. Mr Hung has a very ………………………………… tooth. (pain)
87. Catching the common cold is…………………………………… for everybody. ( please)
88. Do you know a good………………………………… to decorate my house? (decorate)
89. In most countries, there are organizations especially for……………………………… (teen)
90. The …………………………… students often play soccer or basketball. ( energy)

VIII. Rewrite the following sentences in such a way that they mean almost the same as those
printed before them( 10 pts)
91. He is a slower and more careful driver than I am.
He drives…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
92. The trip lasted two weeks
It was………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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Khanh speaks………………………………………………………………………………………………
94. There are over eight hundred stamps in Tam’s collection.
Tam’s collection…………………………………………………………………………………………
95. They prefer computer games to video games.
They like…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
96. Thu often uses English to talk to Dave and Mary.
Thu often ………………………………………………………………………………………………………
97. Lan likes chicken most.
Chicken is………………………………………………………………………………………………………
98. Hoa doesn’t like fish as much as beef.
Hoa likes…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
99. My cap had a picture of a buffalo on it.
There………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
100. Nam plays for his school badminton team.
Nam is………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

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PART TWO: PHONETICS (0.2 x 10 = 2.0 pts)
I. Choose the word whose underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others by circling A, B, C or D
(0.2 x 5 = 1.0 pt)
1.A. revive B. tight C. describe D. victim
2.A. husband B. surrounding C. rubbish D. plumber
3.A. burned B. stopped C. asked D. promised
4.A. seat B. sugar C. sight D. sand
5.A. stamps B. trains C. hotels D. caves

II. Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the others by circling A, B, C or D
(0.2 x 5 = 1.0 pt)
. 1.A. directory B. telephone C.invention D. experiment
2.A. furniture B. university C. patient D. hospital
3. A. sociable B. humorous C. generous D. reserved
4.A. delivery B. equipment C. electricity D. Experiment
5.A. enroll B. summer C. hobby D. favor

PART THREE: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (0.2 x 30 = 6.0 pts)

I. Circle best option A, B, C or D to complete the following sentences. (0.2 x 10 = 2.0 pts)
1. ______ he is rich and famous, he lives in a modest house in the village.
a. Because b. However c. Therefore d. Although
2. Bill Gates is probably the best known and most successful ______in computer software.
a. pioneer b. volunteer c. generator d. inventor
3. If you are a student, you can get 20 percent _______ in this shop.
a. discount b. effect c. selection d. resident
4. The alarm clock didn’t________ so Uyen got up late.
a. rang b. go on c. go up d. go off
5. On Sunday in England, most shops were closed and _________ the theaters and cinemas.
a. so were b. neither were c. were too d. so weren’t
6. Could you do me a favor? - __________.
a. Yes, that’s very kind of you b. No problem
c. No, thank you d. Yes, please
7. Horace went home and went to ________bed to change the sheets.
a. the b. ø c. a d. a
8. How long ago ________ Mai?
a. have you seen b. you saw c. would you see d. did you see
9. Household and garden waste _____collected____ compost.
a. is / to make b. are/ to do c. is/ to do d. are/ to make
10. I don’t mind _______ the phone as long as you pay for your calls.
a. you used b. you to use c. your to using d. your using

II. Use the words given in brackets to form a word that fits in the space. (0.2 x 10 = 2.0 pts)
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 1. We should save ……………………… resources. (nature)
2. People in the country are very open and ……………….. (friend)
3. Air ……………………….. is a big problem in the city. (pollute)
4. Her father soon died of a ……………………. heart. (break)
5. Every week, there are two …………….. from Ha Noi to Nha Trang (fly)
6. We are waiting for the ……………………….. of his plane. (arrive)
7. Bell ……………………….. demonstrated his invention. (success)
8. Children need to have a good …………………………… (educate)
9. Because of the …………. of her teacher, she decided to study law. (encourage)
10. Some of my ……………………live in the countryside. (relate)

III. Complete the following sentences with the correct form of the verb in the brackets. (0.2 x 5
= 1.0 pt)
1.(you/do) ............................. the homework yet?
2.I was not used to (drive) ............................. on the left when I was in London.
3.English and French (teach) .............................. in our school.
4.As I came to Lan’s yesterday, she (watch) ............................. TV.
5.Many people buy suitcases (carry) ………..….…. their luggage.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
IV. Fill each gap of the following sentences with a suitable preposition. (0.2 x 5 = 1.0 pt)
1. Could I help you ___________your bag?
2. Na got up late this morning because her alarm clock didn’t go __________.
3. I’m looking forward ____________ seeing you in June.
4. In the competition, everyone fell __________the deep and dangerous water.
5. Ha Long Bay is recognized __________UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.

PART FOUR: READING (0.2 x 25 = 5.0 pts)

I. Circle best option A, B, C or D to complete the following passage. (0.2 x 10 = 2.0 pts)
Paper
Paper was(1)……............... by the Chinese in the first century AD. Most paper is made (2)…. .............
wood. When trees are (3)…… ............., they are transported (4)….. ............. land or water to paper mill. Here
they are cut(5).. ............. and the wood is broken up into fibres. Which are (6) ................. with water and
chemicals. This wood pulp is then dried on a machine and (7)…. .............into paper.
One tree is needed for every 400 (8)…. .............of a typical forty-page newspaper. If half the adults in
Britain each buy one daily paper, this uses up over 40.000 trees a day. Trees are being cut down faster
than they are being (9)… ............., so there may be a (n) (10) ...................paper shortage before the year 2010.
1.a. imagined b. invented c. thought d. brought
2.a. from b. of c. by d. with
3.a. cut in b. cut of c. cut down d. cut up
4.a. on b. of c. through d. by
5.a. up b. all c. over d. in
6.a. turned b. mixed c. beaten d. joined
7.a. make b. making c. made d. to make
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 8.a. covers b. texts c. sheets d. copies
9.a. set up b. replaced c. grown up d. found
10.a. able b. important c. serious d. essential
II. Fill in each blank with ONE suitable word to complete the passage. (2.0 pts)

How Hai has improved his English.

In the first year of lower secondary 1………………, I had some difficulties in learning English. My English
pronunciation 2…………………really bad and my English grammar was worse. I did not 3……………….how to
improve them. I didn’t want my father 4……………. mother to know about this. One afternoon after the
lesson, my teacher 5……………… English told me to wait 6…………… her outside the classroom. She took
7………… to the school library and showed me tapes of pronunciation drills kept in a glass bookcase. She
also told me how to use an English- English dictionary to 8………………my English grammar. “Now I think
you know what you should do” she said. I made much progress and only one year later, I won the first
9……………… in the English Speaking Contest 10……………for secondary school students in my hometown.

III. Read the passage, then write true (T) or false (F) for the following sentences(0.2 x 5 = 1.0pt).
The Vietnames people celebrate the New Year ( Tet) on the first three days of the January according to
the lunar calendar. On these days, they often paint and decorate their houses. They buy a lot of fruit,
flowers and they also make many delicious dishes. They make sticky rice cakes because they are their
traditional cakes. People who work far away try to get home on these days. On the first day of Tet, people
often offer these good fruit and food to their ancestors and after that the whole families enjoy the food.
They also visit pagodas, temples and their relatives or friends. Children are given lucky money which
represents the adults' good wishes to them. There are a lot of traditional games and contests at Tet, such
as rice - cooking, fire- making, water- fetching and buffalo- fighting. These are really interesting. People
are playing and enjoying themselves very much on this occasion.
.............1. Vietnamese people celebrate their New Year on the first day of January according
to the lunar calendar.
.............2.They make sticky rice cakes at Tet because they are traditional ones.
.............3. People try to get home at Tet because they earn a lot of money.
.............4. Adults often give children lucky money because lucky money represents good wishes.
............ 5. There are no traditional games at Tet.

PART FIVE: WRITING (5.0 pts)

I. Find and correct the mistakes. (0.2 x 5 =1.0 pt)

1. A flower growing in the garden is more beautiful than a flower stands in a vase.
2. He slept soundly in his bed when the bomb went off.
3. Although both of them are trying to get the scholarship, she has the highest grades.
4. If a person really wants to succeed, they must always work hard.
5. She suggested taking the plane this evening or that we go by train tomorrow.

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Mistakes Correction
word given in
brackets. 6. Do not
7.
change the words
8.
in any way. (0.2
9.
x 10 = 2.0 10. pts)
1. We are all keyed
up about the trip to Da Lat. (excited).
We .............................................................................................................................................................................
2. It is over twenty years since he last went back to his hometown. (hasn’t)
He...............................................................................................................................................................................
3. “Why do you want to learn English?” Liz asked Hoa. (wondered)
Liz .............................................................................................................................................................................. …….
4. A train leaves at eight o’clock every morning. (an)
There........................................................................................................................................................................ ……..
5. The food was too bad for the children to eat.(so)
The food………………………………………………………………………………….
6. We must pay the bill at once. (be)
The bill......................................................................................................................
7.Working in those conditions is impossible. ( to)
It's.............................................................................................................................
8. May I turn off the television? (mind)
Would you.................................................................................................................
9.The girls who are playing chess are Nga and Hoa. ( playing)
The girls....................................................................................................................
10. I have my brother repair my bike. (repaired )
I have.........................................................................................................................

III. In about 150 words write about “ The Mid - Fall festival”. (2.0pts)
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ENGLISH PRACTICE 81
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I. Circle the letter A, B, C or D of the word whose underlined part pronounced differently from the rest. (10 pts)
1 A popular B body C knowledge D comfort
2 A bought B shout C owl D abound
3 A cease B ease C meadow D decrease
4 A father B gather C hang D plank
5 A chase B amaze C grand D laziness
6 A fill B till C title D mill
7 A crimes B demands C envelopes D tools
8 A morning B mourn C pour D tour
9 A range B foggy C huge D gymnastics
10 A fond B pond C follow D of

II. Find and circle the letter A, B, C or D of the word which has a different stressed syllable . (10 points).

1 A gravity B pharmacy C family D invitation

2 A seldom B amount C Sunday D thirty
3 A subtraction B pharmacy C memory D element
4 A thirteen B divide C married D decide
5 A lengthen B minus C mosque D. tattoo
III. Circle the best answer to complete each sentence. (30 points)
1. Ann won't be going to the meeting, and ………….
A. her friends won't neither. B. neither will her friends.
C. her friends will either. D. her friends won't, too.
2. Don't worry; some day you will get ………….English.
A. used to speak B. B. use to speak C. use to speaking D. used to speaking
use to speak C.
use to speaking
D. used to speaking
3. Tom…………. that he could not attend classes next week.
A. said his teacher B.told to his teacher C. told his teacher D. spoke to his teacher
4. …………. so many people been out of work as today.
A. Never before have B. More than ever before
C. In the past, there never have D. Formerly, there never were
5. When his wife arrived home after a hard day at work, he was sitting on the sofa, ……
A. watched TV. B. watch TV. C. watching TV. D. was watching TV.
6. The duties of the new secretary are to answer the telephone, to type letters, ………….
A. and to do the bookkeeping. B. do the bookkeeping
C. and do the bookkeeping. D. and the bookkeeping.
7. The greater the demand for a product, ………….the price.
A. higher B. the highest C. the higher. D. the high
8. American use sports …. interest in health and fitness and ……. their leisure time.
A. to express/to occupy B. to express/ occupying
C. expressing/occupying D. expressing/ to occupy
9. Stephen wouldn’t have had an accident ………….. too much.
A. if he didn’t drink B. unless he would drink
C. if he hadn’t drunk D. unless he had drunk
10. ………… people nowadays have more free time, they do not always spend it wisely.
A. Despite B. However C. But D. Although
11. If I ….. this jacket back to the shop. Do you think they’d … it back? I bought it a week ago.
A. take/take B. bring/take C. took/take D. brought/take

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12. There are many…… on television where a team of people have to answer questions.
A. queries B. riddles C. inquiries D. quizzes
13. Children have to …………. respect to their parents and teachers.
A. show B. take C. feel D. express
14. It is…………. knowledge that you have to drink more fluids when you have flu.
A. common B. popular C. widespread D. updated
15. I read the contract again and again ……………. avoiding making spelling mistakes.
A. with a view to B. in view of C. by means of D. in terms of
16. You should be very…………. to your teachers for their help.
A. thankful B. thanking C. grateful D. considerate
17. That cupboard must always be ………….. carefully locked.
A. guarded B. shut C. closed D. kept
18. The earth is not a completely solid ball of rock, but …….. various layers.
A. makes up of B. makes up with C. is made up of D. is made up with
19. Tom: "This silver vase is tarnished.". Tim: - " In my opinion, It needs …….."
A. to be polish B. polishing. C. polished D. being polished
20. "I can't understand how you missed the exit." ~ "Well, it was so dark ………"
A. we could see the road signs hardly B. hardly could we see the road signs
C. we could see hardly the road signs D. we could hardly see the road signs
21. This old man said that he was opposed …………… the marriage of his niece.
A. of B. to C. from D. against
22. It 's pay - day, and they are waiting …………… .
A. for paying B. to be paying C. to have paid D. to be paid
23. She has …………… work to do that she gets very tired.
A so many B. much more C. so much D. too much
24. Hardly ……………. asleep when the phone woke him up again.
A. the doctor fell B. the doctor had fallen
C. did the doctor fallen D. had the doctor fallen
25. She is not used …………… spoken to like that.
A. to be B. to being C. being D. with
26. If I had met you last Sunday, I ……………. here today.
A. wouldn't have being B. wouldn't have been
C. wouldn't be D. had been
27. A large number of students in this school ………….. English quite fluently.
A. speak B. speaks C. is speaking D. has spoken
28. Claims for compensation could ………….. run into millions of pounds.
A. far B. much C. well D. most
29. We welcome the new regulations, which become …… on the first of the next month.
A. effective B. efficient C. efficacious D. effect

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30. I wish you ………………. me a new one instead of having it ………. as you did.
A. would give-to repair B. gave -to repair C. had given- to be repaired D. had given- repaired

IV. Find the incorrect underlined part. Circle your choice A, B, C or D. (10 points)
1. Light rays can make the desert appears to be a lake.
A B C D
2. Tuition at universities has raised by one hundred dollars this year.
A B C D
3. According some scientists, the earth is losing its outer atmosphere because of pollutants.
A B C D
4. Much industrial products can be made from soybeans.
A B C D

5. Dentistry is a branch of medical that has developed dramatically in the last twenty years.
A B C D
6. Paint must be stirring and sometimes diluted before it is applied.
A B C D
7. It was difficult to see the road clearly because the rain
A B C D
8. Passengers travel comfortable and safely in the new jumbo jets.
A B C D
9. The guest which just arrived forgot to sign his name in the hotel register
A B C D
10. If you don't work hard, you cannot expect to be succeed.
A B C D
V. Give the correct tense or form of the verbs in brackets: (20 points)

1. I was terribly disappointed …………….. (discover) that he ……………. (lie) to me.

2. I really …… (not expect) ……….. (introduce) to the President at the meeting last week.
3. He ……….. (try) ……… (save) $ 500 every year. By the time he ………. (retire), he …………(save) $20,
000.
4. As our new furniture ……… (deliver) next Monday morning so I’ll have ……… (stay) at home …………
(check) that it ………. (not damage) during transit.
5. Mr. Brown often ………. (have) difficulty ……….. (get) along with his friends due to his ……… (irritate)
manner.
6. She ………. (look) for a job for ages but she still ……….. (not able) ………… (find ) one.
7. Don’t bother ………. (make) out a receipt. I always ………. (throw) it away.
Write your answer here:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
VI. Give the correct form of the words in brackets. (20 points)
Some people are ..... by any form of technology. TERROR
My mother wants me to have this photograph ......... LARGE
After a ....... night on the train he didn’t feel like sightseeing. SLEEP
Answer the detective’s questions ..... and no one will harm you. TRUTH

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 Who is the .... of this wonderful work of art. CREATE
The policy is ... and so will cost the government a lot of money. ECONOMY
My cat has green eyes and a long .............. tail. FUR
Slavery is the opposite of ............. FREE
The athlete .................. decided to aim for three gold medals. AMBITION
The company is very efficient and gives a ......... service. SPEED
Write your answer here:
1 1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8 9
VII. Read the 02 following passages and circle the best answer A, B, C or D.
Passage A (10 points)
Everyone has got two personalities- the one that is shown to the world and the other that is (1)............ and
real. You don’t show your secret personality when you are (2)..........., because you can control yourself. But
when you are asleep, your feeling position (3).......... the real you. In a normal (4) ........, of course, people often
change their position. The important position is the one you go to sleep in.
If you go to sleep on your back, you are a very (5)............ person. You usually believe people and you
accept new things or new ideas easily. You don’t like to make people sad., so you never express your
(6) ........... feeling. You are quite shy.
If you sleep on your stomach, you are a rather secretive person. You (7).......... a lot and you always easily
become sad. You usually live for today not tomorrow. This means that you (8).......... having a good time.
If you sleep curled up, you are probably a very (9) ............person. You have a low opinion of yourself. You
are shy and don’t like meeting people. You (10)............... to be on your own. You are easily hurt.

1 A important B serious C secret D particular

2 A awake B active C happy D honest
3 A makes B understand C changes D shows
4 A room B bed C night D body
5 A independent B open C talkative D generous
6 A real B lonely C cheerful D gentle
7 A talk B sleep C relax D worry
8 A regret B enjoy C miss D deny
9 A strong B healthy C nervous D careful
10 A pretend B oppose C refuse D prefer

Passage B: (10 points)

THE STATUE OF LIBERTY
One of the most famous statues in the world stands on an island in New York Harbour. This statue is, of
course, the Statue of Liberty. The Statue of Liberty is a woman who holds a torch up high. Visitors can go
inside the statue. The statue is so large that as many as twelve people can stand inside the torch. Many more
people can stand in other parts of the statue. The statue weighs 225 tons and is 301 feet tall.
The Statue of Liberty was put up in 1886. It was a gift to the United States from the people of France. Over
the years France and the United States had a special relationship. In 1786 France helped the American colonies
gain independence from England. The French wanted to do something special for the U.S. centennial, its 100th
birthday.
Laboulaye was a well-known Frenchman who admired the United States. One night at a dinner in his house,
Laboulaye talked about the idea of a gift. Among Laboulaye’s guests was the French sculptor Frederic Auguste
Bartholdi. Bartholdi thought of a statue of liberty. He offered to design the statue.
Many people contributed in some way. The French people gave money for the statue. Americans
designed and, built the pedestal for the statue to stand on. The American people raised money to pay for the
pedestal. The French engineer Alexander Eiffel, who was famous for his Eiffel Tower in Paris, figured out how
to make the heavy statue stand.
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 In the years after the statue was put up, many immigrants came to the United States through New York.
As they entered New York Harbour, they saw the States of Liberty holding up her torch. She symbolized a
welcome to land of freedom.
1. All of the following statements are true EXCEPT
A. The statue was the result of a very good relationship between France and the USA.
B. The statue is large enough for twelve people to stand in it
C. The French made the statue a gift to the USA on the occasion of its 100th birthday.
D. The Statue of Liberty is a woman who holds a torch up high.
2. 1886 was a special year for the US because ....................
A. it was the 100th birthday of the nation
B. the Statue of Liberty was put up then
C. it marked a special friendship between France and the US
D. the US gained independence from England
3. The first person to think of a statue as a gift was ................... .
A. Laboulaye B. Alexander Eiffel
C. The French people D. Frederic August Bartholdi
4. The pedestal for the statue was ................... .
A. designed and built by Bartholdi B. as famous as the Eiffel Tower in Paris
C. designed and paid for by Americans. D. not strong enough for the heavy statue to stand on
5. Alexander Eiffel was the person who ..................... .
A. designed the statue B. figured out how heavy the statue would be
C. figured out how to make the statue stand D. chose New York harbour for the statue to stand
VIII: Choose from the phrase A-H the one which fits each gap.(10 points)

Sports in North America go back to the Native Americans , who played forms of lacrosse and field
hockey. During colonial times, ….....(1), still a small park in southern Manhattan. However, organized
sports competitions and local participatory sports on a substantial scale go back only to the late 19 th
century. Schools and (2) ………………..emphasizing physical as well as mental vigor, and churches
began to loosen strictures against leisure and physical pleasures. As (3)…… and less physical during the
late 19th century, Americans became concerned with diet and exercise. With sedentary urban activities
replacing rural life, Americans used sports and outdoor relaxation to balance lives that had become
hurried and confined. Biking, tennis and golf became popular for those who could afford them, while (4)
…………city activities. At the same time, organizations such as the Boy Scouts and (5) ………… as a
part of their efforts to counteract untruly behavior among young people.

A. early Dutch settlers bowled on New York City’s Bowling Green

B. sandlot baseball and an early version of baseball became popular
C. football was played by men first
D. work became more mechanized, more clerical
E. colleges began to encourage athletics as par of a balanced program
F. sports and games affected many schools and colleges
G. the young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA) began to sponsor sports
H. high school held extra-curricula activities

IX. Each of the following sentences contains an error, find and correct it (10 points)

1. The police is now investigating the robbery that took place in our 1.........................
neibourghhood last night
2. There was a slight disagreement between committee members of the club, 2.........................
regarding their trip next month.
3. Most of us were feeling sleepier at the meeting because the speaker had a 3.........................
monotonous voice.
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4. She was not unaware of their presence in the room as she was absorbed in 4.........................
her reading.
5. When you talk to the old man, please speak out, he is hard of hearing. 5.......................
6. My pen has few ink in it; so could you give me some? 6........................
7. Neither William or his brother stole the apples from the orchard. 7.......................
8. It is hoped that the development countries will be less selfish in their 8........................
economic policies and help the poorer nations.
9. The audience watching the rock concert obviously do not satisfy with the 9........................
performance the band presented.
10. Those silly ghost stories made Pakcil Abu feared to go upstairs by himself. 10........................

1. The police is now investigating the robbery that took place in our neibourghhood last night
2. There was a slight disagreement between committee members of the club, regarding their trip next month.
3. Most of us were feeling sleepier at the meeting because the speaker had a monotonous voice.
4. She was not unaware of their presence in the room as she was absorbed in her reading.
5. When you talk to the old man, please speak out, he is hard of hearing.
6. My pen has few ink in it; so could you give me some?
7. Neither William or his brother stole the apples from the orchard.
8. It is hoped that the development countries will be less selfish in their economic policies and help the poorer
nations.
9. The audience watching the rock concert obviously do not satisfy with the performance the band presented.
10. Those silly ghost stories Pakcil Abu made feared to go upstairs by himself.

X. Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that it has the same meaning as the printed above
sentence. (20 points)
1. " Let 's go for a walk in the park," said Andrew
Andrew suggested ... .................................................................................................................
2. His second attempt on the world record was successful.
He broke ..................................................................................................................................
3. She and I have never been there before.
Neither..... ...............................................................................................................................
4. What particularly impressed me was her excellent command of English.
I ....................................................................................................................................................
5. The result of the match was never in doubt.
At no time ..................................................................................................................................
6. This will be the orchestra 's first performance outside London.
This will be the first time ............................................................................................................
7. In spite of taking a taxi, Bill arrived late at the meeting.
Although Bill .............................................................................................................................
8 The house looks better since the repainting was done.
The house looks better now.........................................................................................................
9. The concert was not as good as we had expected.
The concert didn’t come............................................................................................................
10. Mosquitoes cause malaria.
Malaria is known ............................................................................................................
XI. Rewrite the following sentences, using the word in the brackets. The second sentence must be as close as
possible in meaning to the first. Don’t change the word given (20 points)
1. Even if we don’t like the idea, we’ll have to go with him. (whether)
...................................................................................................................................................
2. Which of the two books would you prefer? (rather)
.....................................................................................................................................................
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...................................................................................................................................................
4. In these plans nothing has been overlooked. (covered)
......................................................................................................................................................
5. Robert is very self-confident. (confidence)
....................................................................................................................................................
6. The ship was hardly visible through the thick fog.(make)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
7. You can avoid tooth decay by brushing your teeth regularly.(prevented)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
8. I think reading is preferable than watching TV.(rather)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
9. Most people regard him as being the best man for the job.(widely)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
10. You aren’t allowed to smoke on the plane.(ban)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
XII. Find only one word to complete the following sentence.(20 points)
1. Many people like to keep cats as ……………………………… .
2. The scientists who study the sky are called ……………… . … .
3. My mother chose teaching as her ……………………… ……. .
4. He writes a lot of plays. He is a ……………… .……………… .
5. Dang Thai Son plays the piano wonderfully. He is a well-known …………… .
6. Mary suddenly left the room ……………………………… a word.
7. I’m not in …………....… of children leaving home at such early age.
8. We walked on tiptoe for ……....………… of being discovered.
9. The bridge is ………...…… repair so we’ll have to take the long way round.
10. That wasn’t an accident. You did it on …….............…….. .

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SECTION I. Phonetics: (10 points)
Part A: Choose and write in your answer sheet the word whose underlined part is
pronounced differently from the rest of the group . ( 5 points )
1. A. discussion B. revision C. attention D. admission
2. A. cease B. chase C. increase D. raise
3. A. genuine B. geneticist C. guarantee D. generate
4. A. boot B. shoot C. food D. good
5. A. teenage B. dosage C. voyage D. carriage
Part B: Choose and write in your answer sheet the word whose stress pattern is different
from the rest of the group. ( 5 points )
6. A. consequently B. profile C. initiate D. project
7. A. obedience B. curriculum C. benefactor D. moustache
8. A. arithmetic B. assassinate C. agriculture D. controvert
9. A. compulsory B. technology C. academic D. eliminate
10. A. inheritance B. mathematician C. communication D. tuberculosis
SECTION II: Vocabulary and grammar ( 15 points)

I .Choose the best option ( A, B, C or D) to complete each sentence below and write in your
answer sheet.
11 . Books are no longer the only_________ of stories and information .
A. source B. style C. basis D. site
12. You’ll have to_________ a better idea than that if you want to win .
A. come in for B. get down to C. bring out D. come up with
13. Would it be _________ for you to see me tomorrow morning ?
A. fit B. successful C. possible D. worth
14. You would look up a word in a dictionary if you didn’t know what it_________.
A. signified B . meant C . showed D. talked
15. My father often does _________ with people from other countries in the region .
A. business B. finances C. affairs D. economy
16. Which word is incorrect ?
A. bamboos B. photos C. pianoes D. tomatoes
17. I couldn’t tell what time it was because workmen had removed the _________ of the clock .
A. hands B. pointers C. arms D. fingers
18. At the end of the winter . The price of winter clothes in the shop usually_________.
A. drops B. lowers C. sinks D. reduces
19. The question of late payment of bills was _________ at the board meeting.
A. risen B. raised C bought D. taken
20. Modern buildings should _________with the surrounding area.
A. suit B. fit C. blend D. join
21. There was nothing special about his clothes_________ from his flowery tie.
A. but B. except C. other D. apart
22. He went _________ a bad cold just before Christmas.
A. down with B. in for C. over D. through
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23. His name was on the _________ of my tongue. but I just couldn’t remember it.
A. end B. point C. edge D. tip
24. Alice finally_________ the job because she couldn’t stand its high pressure anymore.
A. admitted B. accepted C. adopted D. quit
25. The campaign raised far more than the _________ of $20.000.
A. aim B. object C. goal D. target
II . There is one mistake in each of the following sentences. Find and correct it.
( 10 points)
26. I was the last person hearing about that accident .
27. He objected for his secretary’s coming to work late.
28. This is the old furniture that isn’t worth kept.
29. For such an experience and able teacher, discipline was not a problem.
30. He looks remarkable like his father .
31. Only by studying hard you can pass the final exam.
32. It was so bad weather that we couldn’t go out.
33. They are having the walls painting by the painters
34. Many people think that reading newspapers are very interesting.
35. There is too many pollution in large cities .
III. Give the correct form of the words in brackets (10 points).
36. Forcing children to use their right hand can cause _________ of school, which can impact
their academic development. (HATE)

37. I admire her_________ beauty. She’s old but she’s still beautiful. (TIME)

38. Although we were in danger, Ann seemed quite _________ (CONCERN)

39. The statue is a lifelike_________ of Chris Jesus. (REPRESENT)

40. The principal said some _________ words to the pupils before the exam.
(COURAGE)

41. The _________ horse ran away from the fire. (FRIGHT)

42. _________ are unpleasant, but it will be nice when we get into the new house.
(MOVE)
43. The meeting has been _________ arranged for 3 p.m. next Friday.(PROVIDE)

44. Jim is very disorganized and not very _________ (BUSINESS)

45. Her _________ has made her a lot of enemies (SPEAK)

SECTION III: READING

I. Fill in each numbered space with one appropriate word . Write in your answer sheet.( 10
points)
Albert Einstein

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 Best known (46) _________ his Theory of Relativity, Albert Einstein has been
acknowledged (47) _________ one of the greatest scientists in human society. Born in
Germany in 1879, Einstein did (48) _________ in all his school subjects, with the (49)
_________of mathematics, which was his (50) _________ subject.
While (51) _________as a clerk in Switzerland, Einstein produced the Special Theory of
Relativity. This theory states that mass, length and time change depending on (52) _________
a person looks at them. In 1915, Einstein published his General Theory of Relativity. This new
theory created a controversy (53) _________ many scientists did not agree with him. In the
end, simple experiments (54) _________ Einstein to be correct. Einstein was (55)
_________the Nobel Prize for his work in physics.

II. Read the passage below and choose the best answer from A, B, C or D. Write in your
answer sheet.( 5 points)

The loss of the jobs and persistent unemployment in the industrial countries is due mainly
to changes in technology. It is thought to be misleading to blame job losses on the shift of
corporations from the industrial countries to the Third World.
The present technological developments have been compared to a Third Industrial
Revolution. The first coming in the 19 th century, was characterized by the steam engine and the
use of coal. In the 1920s the second emerged with the use of oil and the electro dynamo. The
third, the present one, is driven by computers, biotechnology and information technology.
However, there can be seen weaknesses in the newest of industrial revolutions. The
technology is advancing so fast and productivity is rising so fast that we are left with a big
problem.. Because of the loss in jobs, caused largely by this new, technology, there will not be
enough people with money to buy all these products.
Technology as definitely enhanced our standard of living, even our quality of life. But as the
capacity to produce expands and the lack of purchasing power and consequent demand
diminish, there can be overproduction and recession, and what happens to our standard of
living?
56.What is the main point the author is making?
A. That the industrial countries have more unemployment than the Third World.
B. That technology is the main cause of unemployment.
C. That corporations have shifted to the Third World.
D. That the present situation is like in the Industrial Revolution.
57.Which of the following is not a characteristic of one of the industrial revolutions?
A. The use of oil B. The use of computer
C. The use of electricity D. The use of coal

58.What is stated as being the main weakness of the Third Industrial Revolution?
A. There will be too few people who can afford to buy things.
B. there won't be enough products for everyone to buy.
C. There will not be enough money around.
D. There will be too many machines in the factories.
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 59.Why does the author think that there won't be enough people to buy the product?
A. People will not be able to keep up with technology.
B. Productivity will not be high enough.
C. There will be too many products.
D. Many people will be unemployed
60. What do we infer is the author's attitude to the technology?
A. It has improved our purchasing power
B. It has improved our quality of life.
C. It has created more jobs
D. It is not responsible for the recession..
III. Read the following passage and decide which option A, B, C or D best fits each space (10
points)

Reports that the government is about to _________( 61) the go ahead to plans for the
building of a new runway at London’s Gatwick airport have angered local residents and raised
fears of increased noise and exhaust pollution. The (62) _________ plans also include
permission for additional night flights and will (63) _________ the compulsory purchase of
farmland, as well as the demolition of a number of private homes. According to sources close to
the Ministry of Transport, the government is known to be concerned by the increasing (64)
_________ of traffic at London Heathrow, where there are no plans for further runways in the
foreseeable (65) _________ . Gatwick is widely (66) _________ as a better (67) _________ for
expansion than London’s third airport, Stansted, which still suffers from poor transport links. A
spokesperson for the Keep Gatwick Quiet association, (68) ________ up of local people,
accused the government of going back on promises made before the General Election. “We
were told then that the airport authority had no (69) _________ of building another runway, and
we believe that the government has a duty to (70) _________ its pledges. “Prominent figures in
the government are also believed to be concerned at the news, although the Prime Minister,
interviewed last night, is quoted as saying that reports were “misleading”. However, he would
not give an assurance that plans for building a runway had definitely been rejected.
61. A. sign B. make C. give D. approve
62. A. controversial B. debatable C. notorious D. doubtful
63. A. involve B. concern C. assume D. need
64. A. sum B. size C. volume D. length
65. A. years B. period C. time D. future
66. A. regarded B. believed C. felt D. held
67. A. potential B. outlook C. prospect D. likelihood
68. A. made B. set C. brought D. taken
69. A. desire B. intention C. wish D. objective
70. A. bear out B. count on C. pull off D. stand by

Section IV – writing
I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as
the sentence printed before it (10 points):
71. By the time we arrive the other guests will have already started dinner.
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72. She is proud of being such a good cook.
- She prides………...................………………………………………………………
73. The heavy rain made it impossible for us to have our picnic.
- Had………...................................……………….......................................................
74. His jealousy increases with his love for her.
- The more .....................................................................................................................
75. “If you wanted to use my car, you should have asked me first, Tom” said Mary.
- Mary criticized ………….............………………..…………………………………..
76. I dislike it when people criticize me unfairly.
- I object..................................………………...…………….........................................
77. The mother smiled happily. She took her baby in her arms.
- Smiling .........................................................................................................................
78. It is not certain that Jones will get the job.
- It is open ......................................................................................................................
79. People think that the man stole the car.
- The car ..........................................................................................................................
80. Jack may be very intelligent, but he should be careful about this.
- No matter .....................................................................................................................
II.Essay (20 points)
“What career would you like to choose after leaving school?”
Write an essay of about 150 - 180 words to support your points.
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II. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (8 points)
Part 1: Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence. Circle A, B, C, D to indicate
the correct answer. (2,5 points)
1. Are you sure you can do it on ____________?
A. yourself B. your own C. date D. secret
2. “Is dinner ready?” - “No, Mother is ___________ it ready now.”
A. doing B. cooking C. preparing D. getting
3. I just can’t __________ that noise any longer!
A. put up with B. stand in for C. sit out D. stand up to
4. You must _____________ these instructions very carefully.
A. bring out B. carry out C. carry on D. get up to
5. I don’t think we can _____________ him to change it mind.
A. make B. persuade C. suggest D. insist
6. She _____________to tell them where the money was hidden.
A. objected B. rejected C. refused D. disagreed
7. The players were cheered by their _____________as they came out of the pitch.
A. audience B. supporters C. viewers D. public
8. She acted as if she ____________ a clown before.
A. has never seen B. not saw C. wouldn’t see D. had never seen
9. It’s about time ____________ care of yourself.
A. you took B. you take C. to talking D. you talking
10. Most of the computers in the laboratory are __________ now.
A. out of order B. out of work C. out of working D. out of function
11. This picture book, the few pages __________ are missing, is my favorite.
A. for which B. of which C. of that D. to which
12. I feel it an honour _____________ to speak about the expedition.
A. to ask B. having asked C. be asked D. to be asked
13. He spent ____________ dollars on food and drinks.
A. only few B. only a few C. very a few D. only a little
14. It’s essential that every student __________ the exam before attending the course.
A. pass B. passes C. would pass D. passed
15. Not until 1865__________ the first antiseptic treatment on a compound fracture.
A. when Joseph Lister tried B. when did Joseph Lister try
C. did Joseph Lister try D. that Joseph Lister tried
16. The Ford Theater where Lincoln was shot ____________.
A. must restore B. must be restoring
C. must have been restored D. must restored
17. John said that he __________ her since they__________.
A. hasn’t met – graduated B. hadn’t met – had graduated
C. hasn’t met – have graduated D. hadn’t met -graduated
18. There’s a__________ going round that the boss is getting married.
A. gossip B. news C. rumour D. word
19. I didn’t know you were asleep. Otherwise, I _________so much noise when I came in.
A. didn’t make B. wouldn’t make
C. couldn’t make D. wouldn’t have made
20. Peter always tells _________truth. He never tells _________lies.
A. the- the B. a-  C.  -  D. the -
21. I'd prefer to stay at home tonight _________ to the cinema.
A. rather than go B. rather than would go
C. rather than will go D. rather than went
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22. _________, they would have had what they wanted.
A. Supposing they were arriving at the fair early B. If they arrived at the fair early
C. Unless they arrived at the fair early enough D. Had they arrived at the fair early
23. It is necessary to be careful _________ your career.
    A. when choosing     B. when you will choose 
C. when you chose D. when you have chosen    
24. _________ is the most important thing I want to know when living far from them.
A. What are my parents B. My parents are
C. How my parents are D. That my parents are
25. _________that she burst into tears.
A. Such her anger was B. She was so anger
C. So angry she was D. Such was her anger

Part 2: Write the correct form of each bracketed word (of the following passage) in the space
provided in the column on the right. The first one has been done as an example. (2,0 points)

MEMORIES
I have never forget the most (0. wonder) moment in our
career when we were given the highest score for our 0. wonderful
(1.perform) in the ice-skating championship
(2.compete) at Helsinki. We received the 1. ………………
(3.believe) score of nine marks of 6.0, which was the 2. ………………
maximum score that could be given. The (4.long) of 3. ………………
time that we had spent practicing our dance routine 4. ………………
finally paid off. The (5.difficult) that we had found with
some of the (6.music) pieces we had chosen was soon 5. ………………
overcome and becoming (7.fame) was only a matter of 6. ………………
time. 7. ………………
Those were the (8.excite) days of being young and
(9.optimism) about everything and having the feeling 8. ………………
that our (10.popular) would never lessen. 9. ………………
10. ………………

Part 3: In the text below some lines are correct but some have a word that should not be there.
Indicate the correct lines with a tick (). For the incorrect lines, write the words that should not be
there. (1,5 points)
A VACATION IN SCOTLAND
Some friends of mine decided to go on holiday 1. .................
to Scotland. They asked me if I was wanted to go too 2. .................
but I had already arranged to go to Italy. I told them 3. .................
so that I had been to Scotland before, so they asked 4. .................
me to give them some ideas. I advised them to take up 5. .................
warm clothes and raincoats. " If I were like you, I'd 6. .................
always carry umbrellas!" I told them. " I doubt that 7. .................
whether you'll have any sunny days." I didn't see 8. .................
them again until was after their holiday. They were all 9. .................
very sun-tanned, and they told to me that they had had 10. ...............
very hot weather. " If we had been taken your advice, 11. ...............
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we wouldn’t have made a terrible mistake," they said. 12. ...............
"Luckily we were told us before we left that it was 13. ...............
very hot in Scotland. It is said to they have been the 14. ...............
hottest summer ever! 15. ...............

Part 4: Fill in each blank with ONE suitable world. Write your answers in the spaces provided below the
passage. (2,0 points)
Neil Armstrong is an American (1)__________. He is known as the first man to walk on the
(2)__________. Armstrong was born (3)__________August 5th, 1930 in Wapokoneta in Ohio. From 1949 to
1952, he worked (4) __________ a pilot in the United States Navy. In 1962, he joined the NASA astronaut
programs. On July 20th 1969, Neil Armstrong became the first human to step on the moon’s (5)__________.
Armstrong received his M.S from the University of Southern California in 1970. He resigned from NASA a
year later and (6)__________ 1971 to 1979, he taught at the University of Cincinnati. In 1986, Armstrong was
(7) __________ vice chairman of the committee (8)__________investigated the space shuttle Challenger
disaster. Armstrong is also well-known for (9) __________ he said as he stepped onto the surface of the moon:
“That’s one small step (10)__________man, one giant leap for mankind.”

Your answers:
1. ……………... 2. ……………. 3. ……………. 4. ……………... 5. ……………...
6. ……………... 7. ……………. 8. ……………. 9. ……………... 10. ……………...

III. READING COMPREHENSION: (6 points)

Part 1: Choose the word that best fits each of the blanks in the following passage. Circle A, B, C or D to
indicate your answer. (2,0 points)
Few people now question the reality of global warming and its effects on the world's climate. Many
scientists (1)_________ the blame for recent natural disasters on the increase (2)_________ the world's
temperatures and are convinced that, more than ever before, the Earth is at (3)_________ from the force of the
wind, rain and sun. (4)_________ to them, global warming is making extreme weather events; such as
hurricanes and droughts, even more (5)_________ and causing sea levels all around the world to (6)_________.
Environmental groups are putting (7)_________ on governments to take action to reduce the amount of carbon
dioxide which is given (8)_________ by factories and power plants, thus attacking the problem at its source.
They are in (9)_________ of more money being spent on research into solar, wind and wave energy devices,
which could then replace existing power stations. Some scientists, (10)_________, believe that even if we
stopped releasing carbon dioxide and other gases into the atmosphere tomorrow, we would have to wait several
hundred years to notice the results. Global warming, it seems, is to stay.
1. A. give B. put C. take D. have
2. A. in B. at C. by D. to
3. A. threat B. danger C. risk D. harm
4. A. Concerning B. Regarding C. Depending D. According
5. A. strike B. strong C. severe D. heavy
6. A. raise B. arise C. lift D. rise
7. A. force B. pressure C. persuasion D. encouragement
8. A. off B. away C. up D. over
9. A. belief B. request C. favor D. suggestion
10. A. because B. however C. despite D. although

Part 2: Read the passage carefully. Then choose the item that best answers each of the questions below.
Circle A, B, C, or D to indicate your choice. (1,0 points)

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 The invention of the electric telegraph gave birth to the communications industry. Although Samuel B.
Morse succeeded in making the invention useful in 1837, it was not until 1843 that the first telegraph line of
consequence was constructed. By 1860, more than 50,000 miles of lines connected people east of the Rockies.
The following year, San Francisco was added to the network.
The national telegraph network fortified the ties between East and West and contributed to the rapid
expansion of the railroads by providing an efficient means to monitor schedules and routes. Furthermore, the
extension of the telegraph, combined with the invention of the steam-driven rotary printing press by Richard M.
Hoe in 1846, revolutionized the world of journalism. Where the business of news gathering had been dependent
upon the mail and on hand-operated presses, the telegraph expanded the amount of information a newspaper
could supply and allowed for more timely reporting. The establishment of the Associated Press as a central wire
service in 1846 marked the advent of a new era in journalism.

1. The main topic of the passage is_________.

A. the history of journalism
B. the origin of the national telegraph
C. how the telegraph network contributed to the expansion of railroads
D. the contributions and development of the telegraph network
2. According to the passage, how did the telegraph enhance the business of news gathering?
A. By adding San Francisco to the network
B. By allowing for more timely reporting
C. By expanding the railroads
D. By monitoring schedules and routes for the railroads
3. The author’s main purpose in this passage is to_________.
A. compare the invention of the telegraph with the invention of the steam-driven rotary press
B. propose new ways to develop the communications industry
C. show how the electric telegraph affected the communications industry
D. criticize Samuel B. Morse
4. It can be inferred from the passage that_________.
A. Samuel Morse did not make a significant contribution to the communications industry
B. Morse’s invention did not immediately achieve its full potential
C. The extension of the telegraph was more important than its invention
D. Journalists have the Associated Press to thank for the birth of the communications industry
5. The word “Rockies” refers to_________.
A. a telegraph company B. the West Coast
C. a mountain range D. a railroad company

Part 3: Choose the word that best fits each of the blanks in the following passage. Circle A, B, C or D to
indicate your answer. (2,0 points)
Choosing clothes can be difficult. Some people want to be fashionable, but they don’t want to look
exactly (1) ____________ everybody else. Not all clothes are (2) ___________ for work or school, perhaps
because they are not (3) ___________ enough, or simply not comfortable. It is easy to buy the (4) ___________
size, and find that your trousers are too tight, especially if you are a little bit (5) ___________. Very (6)
____________ clothes make you fell slim, but when they have (7) ___________ in the washing machine, then
you have the same problem! If you buy light cotton clothes, then they might not be (8) ____________ enough
for winter. If your shoes are not (9) __________, and if you aren’t (10) ____________ for the cold, you might
look good, but feel terrible!
1. A. alike B. like C. similar D. same
2. A. fitted B. suitable C. comfort D. equal
3. A. formal B. strict C. uniform D. suited
4. A. false B. mistake C. wrong D. error
5. A. slim B. overweight C. thin D. enormous
6. A. loose B. lose C. loosened D. lost
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7. A. lessened B. reduced C. decreased D. shrunk
8. A. warm B. cold C. hot D. cool
9. A. tight B. enclosed C. firm D. waterproof
10. A. worn B. clothed C. dressed D. fitted
Part 4: Read the passage below carefully. Then choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence. Circle
A, B, C, D to indicate the correct answer. (1,0 points)
Herman Melville, an American author best known today for his novel Moby Dick, was actually more
popular during his lifetime for some of his other works. He traveled extensively and used the knowledge gained
during his travels as the basis for his early novels. In 1837, at the age of eighteen, Melville signed as a cabin
boy on a merchant ship that was to sail from his Massachusetts home to Liverpool, England. His experiences on
this trip served as a basis for the novel Redburn (1849). In 1841, Melville set out on a whaling ship headed for
the South Seas. After jumping ship in Tahiti, he wandered around the islands of Tahiti and Moorea. This South
Sea island sojourn was a backdrop to the novel Omoo (1847). After three years away from home, Melville
joined up with a U.S. naval frigate that was returning to the eastern United States around Cape Horn. The novel
White Jacket (1850) describes this lengthy voyage as a navy seaman.
With the publication of these early adventure novels, Melville developed a strong and loyal following
among readers eager for his tales of exotic places and situations. However, in 1851, with the publication of
Moby Dick, Melville's popularity started to diminish. Moby Dick, on one level the saga of the hunt for the great
white whale, was also a heavily symbolic allegory of the heroic struggle of humanity against the universe. The
public was not ready for Melville's literary metamorphosis from romantic adventure to philosophical
symbolism. It is ironic that the novel that served to diminish Melville's popularity during his lifetime is the one
for which he is best known today.

1. According to the passage, Melville's early novels were_______.

A. published while he was traveling B. completely fictional
C. all about his work on whaling ships D. based on his travel experience

2. In what year did Melville's book about his experiences as a cabin boy appear?
A. 1837 B. 1841 C. 1847 D. 1849
3. The word "basis" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to
A. background B. message C. bottom D. dissertation
4. According to the passage, Moby Dick is_______.
A. a romantic adventure B. a single-faceted work
C. a short story about a whale D. symbolic of humanity fighting the universe
5. The passage would most likely be assigned reading in a course on ________
A. nineteenth-century novels B. American history
C. oceanography D. modem American literature

IV. WRITING (4 points)

Part 1: Finish the second sentence in such a way that it means the same as the sentence before it. (2,0 points)

1. Tom arrived late and started complaining.

 Not only...................................................................................................................................
2. She was sorry that she hadn't applied for the job in the library.
She regretted ...........................................................................................................................
3. People used to think that the earth was flat.
It ..............................................................................................................................................
4. I'd like to visit India more than any other country in the world.
 It's India...................................................................................................................................
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5. People say that the driver was listening to his walkman at the time of the crash.
The driver ................................................................................................................................
6. Thanks to the improvement in export sales, the company has had a successful year.
Without ....................................................................................................................................
7. I'm sorry I didn't go to your birthday party last night.
I wish .......................................................................................................................................
8. Collecting stamps from foreign countries is one of Jane's interests.
 Jane is......................................................................................................................................
9. They are going to repair our car next week.
We ...........................................................................................................................................
10. I haven't seen him and I haven't heard him speak either.
Neither .....................................................................................................................................

Part 2. Choose the sentence which has the closest meaning to the original one. (1,0 points)

1. The student next to me kept chewing gum. That bothered me a lot.

A. The student next to me kept chewing gum, that bothered me a lot.
B. The student next to me kept chewing gum, which bothered me a lot.
C. The student next to me kept chewing gum bothering me a lot.
D. The student next to me kept chewing gum bothered me a lot.

2. Transportation has been made much easier thanks to the invention of cars. However, cars are the
greatest contributor of air pollution.
A. The invention of cars has made transportation much easier, but cars are among the greatest contributors
of air pollution.
B. Although the invention of cars has made transportation much easier, people use cars to contribute to the
pollution of air.
C. Although the invention of cars has made transportation much easier, cars are the greatest contributor of
air pollution.
D. However easier the invention of cars has made transportation, it is cars that are among the greatest
contributors of air pollution.
3. He was suspected to have stolen credit cards. The police have investigated him for days.
A. He has been investigated for days, suspected to have stolen credit cards.
B. Suspecting to have stolen credit cards, he has been investigated for days.
C. Having suspected to have stolen credit cards, he has been investigated for days.
D. Suspected to have stolen credit cards, he has been investigated for days.
4. The man wanted to get some fresh air in the room. He opened the window.
A. The man wanted to get some fresh air in the room because he opened the window.
B. The man opened the window in order to get some fresh air in the room.
C. The man got some fresh air in the room, even though he opened the window.
D. Having opened the window, the room could get some fresh air.
5. The plan may be ingenious. It will never work in practice.
A. Ingenious as it may be, the plan will never work in practice.
B. Ingenious as may the plan, it will never work in practice.
C. The plan may be too ingenious to work in practice.
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Part 3: Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first meaning. Using the word
given in block letters, and this word MUST NOT be changed in any way. (1,0 points)
1. He recommended me for the position, which was very nice of him. (kind)
It ……………………………………………………………….for the position.
2. It was childish of him not to accept my apologies. (refused)
He ………………………………………………………………. of him.
3. He was born in London fifty years ago. (city)
London ……………………………………………………………….fifty years ago.
4. Can you tell me who the owner of that car is, please? (belongs)
Can you tell me ………………………………………………………………., please?
5. My grandfather died in the early hours. (passed)
My grandfather ……………………………………………………………….night.

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Câu II. Chọn từ có phần gạch chân đợc phát âm khác với phần gạch chân trong các từ còn lại trong các
câu sau đây.
1. A corn B cut C cat D certain
2. A cure B during C pull D pure
3. A study B cut C bull D mud
4. A pleasure B sound C same D best
5. A foot B food C moon D pool
Câu III. Hãy chọn phơng án đúng nhất (A, B, C hoặc D) để hoàn thành những câu dới đây.
1. My colour TV, _____ I bought 10 years ago, still gives beautiful pictures.
A. which B. that C. what D. X
2. He is very stubborn, so it will be difficult to _____ him to go.
A. persuade B. suggest C. make D. prevent
3. “Who is Mr. Madely?” “ I have no idea. I’ve never heard _____ him”.
A. about B. from C. after D. of
4. Children are _____ to overcome problems.
A. determine B. determined C. determinant D. determination
5. They will be sent to work in America _____ their English is better next year.
A. when B. unless C. if D. because
6. I’ve never____very well with my brother. We’ve got completely different personalities.
A. got off B. got on C. got away D. got up
7. ____ lion dancing is very popular in Viet Nam, my friend, Andy does not enjoy it.
A. But B. Although C. If D. However
8. I believe that our new manager has the ____ to work well in this business environment.
A. flexible B. inflexible C. flexibly D. flexibility
9. When my father retired, he decided to take ____ golf.
A. in B. with C. up D. for
10. That’s a nice coat, and the colour ____ you well.
A. matches B. fits C. suits D. agrees
Câu IV. Trong mỗi câu sau có một lỗi. Hãy tìm và chữa lỗi đó.
1. If we have times, I promise you that we'll do the best we can to call you in you next time.
2. Through the war the soldiers had tried several times to capture the enemy leader but had never managed
to do so.
3. It was concluded after the investigation that nobody is to be regarded as at fault concerning the accident.
4. I had a big surprise this morning because in the post there was an invitation to a wedding and of course I
agreed going.
5. I just don't understand it and wondering why she did it.
6. The picture in the television is not at all clear because something needs to be adopted.
7. You can buy a newspaper at that little kiosk on the corner which is right before the cinema.
8. Never mind we are all in the same boat now and we shall have to work together on order to find a
solution.
9. These sorts of stories have been told at bedtime again and again for children from their parents.
10. Although he had made every effort to showing that he had had a change of heart and would try to go
straight in the future, nobody was in the least convinced.
Câu V. Dùng dạng đúng của động từ trong mỗi câu sau.
When I (1. go) ________ to bed last night, I (2. fall) _______ asleep immediately. I must have
been tired because I (3.work) _______ so hard for several hours. So I forgot (4. close) _______ the
windows before (5. get) _______ into bed. If I had remembered, the thief (6. not get) ________ in but he
(7. give) ________ a perfect opportunity (8. enter) _______ the house. The next time if I (9. work)
______ late, I (10. lock) ________ the house carefully.

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CâuVI. Dùng dạng đúng của từ trong ngoặc hoàn thành đoạn văn sau.
Interviews are an imperfect method of choosing the best people for jobs, yet human___________(1. be)
like to examine each other in this way. One of the many problems of ___________(2. select) as it is
commonly practised is that the forms filled in by ___________(3. apply) often fail to show people as
they really are. This means that you can follow all the best ________(4. advise) when completing your
form and still find that you are ____________(5. success) at the next stage – the interview,
____________ (6. similar) in the rare cases where interviews are automatic, a candidate with an
__________(7. adequate) form may do surprisingly well.
Of course, your form needs to show that you have _____________(8. confident) in your
_____________(9. able) to do the job, but don’t try to turn yourself into someone else – a person you
have to pretend to be at the interview. Realism and _____________(10. honest) are definitely the best
approach.
Câu VII. Hãy đọc đoạn văn sau và viết T (True) cạnh câu đúng, F (False) cạnh câu sai và N (No
information) nếu câu không có thông tin trong bài đọc. Ví dụ: 1. T
A language everyone knows
There is one language we all speak, no matter what country we live in: The language of numbers.
The language of numbers is called MATHEMATICS. You are learning it in school now. The
simplest kind is called ARITHMETIC. In high school and college you'll learn other kind of
mathematics. To help all of us with mathematics, machines have been invented. They let us do problems
faster and with fewer mistakes. We know that the abacus or counting board was the first of these
machines. It was invented many thousands of years ago, but it is still used in China, Japan and other
countries. Today, computers are used all over the world. These computers seem to think. Of course, they
really don't. They do only what people tell them to do. But they do it much better and faster than a
person could. Inside, a computer may look very confusing to you. But the people who run it know just
what to do. They can make a computer store up facts and give them to other people. They can make it
solve hard problems and help us to live better. Like people all over the world, these machines speak the
same language: NUMBERS.
1. The simplest kind of mathematics is Arithmetic.
2. In high school and college you will learn Arithmetic.
3. Machines do problems faster than men.
4. The first calculating machine was counting board.
5. The counting board is no longer being used in the world.
6. Computers were invented a thousand years ago.
7. A computer can do everything which is programmed.
8. A computer can read and write.
9. A computer can store facts and send them to other people.
10. A computer can do everything instead of a person.
Câu VIII. Hãy điền vào mỗi chỗ trống một từ thích hợp để hoàn thành đọan văn sau.
A quick and easy way to get to different places in the city is to use the Underground (1) ______.
The train runs all (2) ______ and most of the nights. Buy your (3) _____ before you can get on the train.
It's better not to make your journey (4) _____ eight o'clock and ten o'clock in the morning, or four
o'clock (5) ______ six o'clock in the (6) ______. These are called the "rush" hours. Thousands (7) _____
people are going to work or (8) ______ home again then, and it is difficult to move or to find a (9)
______ to sit (10) _______ the train.
You can see (11) ______ more of London from one of its famous red (12) _______. Some
special visitors' buses take (13) _______ to many of the interesting places in the city on one (14) _____ .
It takes about one and a half hours, but you can (15) ______ your journey and get (16) _______ and on
again at the different places you want to visit.
London taxis are called "black cabs'. Most of them are black, (17) ______ some are not. You can
stop one if it has a " For Hire" sign on it. The drivers are always friendly and helpful.
Why not (18) _____ a boat trip along the River Thames? Boats (19) _______ Westminster Pier
and Charging Cross Pier, and they go to Tower Pier and Greenwich.
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hours) - a beautiful palace in a big park.
Câu IX. Hãy dùng từ hoặc cụm từ cho trong ngoặc để viết lại hoặc kết hợp các câu sao cho nghĩa của câu
mới giống với các câu đã cho trớc.
1. You shouldn't decide now. You need to think about it first. (until)
2. You can use the computer in a minute. I'll have finished with it soon. (when)
3. We can leave in a minute. I need to pay the bill first. (as soon as)
4. We can discuss it later. We'll be sitting on the plane together. (while)
5. To spend all that money was a waste. (they considered)
6. He can't answer no matter what question the teacher asks him. (whatever)
7. The match was postponed to April 25th because the weather was bad. (because of)
8. Nam is 17 years old and Hung is 16 years old. (one year older)
9. What's the height which that plane is flying at? (how)
10. John didn't come to school because he had flu. (so)
Câu X. Viết lại những câu sau đây dùng từ gợi ý cho sẵn ở đầu câu sao cho nghĩa của câu không thay đổi
so với câu đã cho.
1. In the briefcase you will find a map, a file and a calculator. →The briefcase _________
2. I think the last time I saw you was at Diane's house-warming. →I don't think _________
3. Pierre emigrated to Brazil in 1991, and is still there. →Pierre has _________
4. Are you sure that jacket is the right size for you? →Does the jacket _________
5. I didn't know I had to write my name in block capitals. →I wish _________
6. There may be some delay in obtaining the permit. →Perhaps there _________
7. You can only master a language if you study hard. →Only by _________
8. I gave Ted the message, but he already knew about it. →I needn't _________
9. They will not announce the decision formally. →No formal_________
10. They believe that the robbers got into the bank through the roof. →The robbers_________

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Question 1:
a. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest in the same
line. ( 5p)
1. A. creative B. creation C. creature D. create
2. A. insect B. percent C. wetland D. extinct
3. A. helps B. arrives C. likes D. laughs
4. A. frightened B. stamped C. walked D. watched
5. A. serious B. thousand C. found D. around
b. Pick out the word that has the stress syllable differently from that of the other words.(5p)
1. A. biologist B. endangerment C. priority D. vulnerable
2. A. survive B. product C. reserve D. enact
3. A. bamboo B. panda C. parrot D. wildlife
4. A. universal B. horizontal C. potential D. preferential
5. A. subsequent B. undergo C. enterprise D. government
Question 2: Choose the correct word or phrase to complete each sentence ( 20p)
1. But for the rain we ........................... our destination ages ago.
A. reached B. would reach C. would have reached D. had reached
2. I was offered lamb or chicken, .................. I like.
A. neither of that B. neither of which C. of that neither D. of which neither
3. David: You really have a nice dress, Kathy. I’ve never seen such a perfect thing on you.
Kathy: ................................. . I bought it at the shop near my house yesterday.
A. I’m sure you like it B. I suppose it is not bad
C. I’m glad you like it D. I myself like it very much
4. My son didn’t feel well. ................., he didn’t go to work yesterday.
A. However B. Therefore C. So D. But
5. Don’t let me disturb you; please get .................. your writing.
A. on with B. in with C. with D. in
6. I don’t like this chocolate. I like .................. chocolate.
A. some others B. another C. some other D. one other
7. Her blouse didn’t fit her well. ................................
A. So her skirt didn’t B. So didn’t her skirt
C. But her skirt didn’t D. But her skirt did
8. Physics and mathematics interest him almost ……….
A. alike B. the same C. similarly D. equally
9. I admit I suffer from a …………..of patience with such people.
A. shortage B. lack C. emptiness D. limit
10. Don’t start the next page .................. you have finished the last test question.
A. until B. while C. when D. since
11. They turned …………at the party, despite the awful weather.
A. round B. in C. back D. up
12. - “Do you like frog’s legs?”
- “……………them, I don’t really know.”
A. Never try B. Not to have try
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13. The ..........between the rich and the poor countries of the world is increasing.
A. space B. gap C. distance D. interval
14. Although he was completely _______ as a furniture-maker, he produced the most beautiful
chairs.
A. unable B. uneducated C. incapable D. untrained
15. My grandmother takes better photographs than ......................
A. my B. I take C. me D. me take
16. There were many big trees, between me and the river and now they all fell down ..............
into the water.
A. one another B. one after another C. each other D. a lot
17. Just keep ....... on the baby while I cook the dinner, will you?
A. a look B. a glance C. an eye D. a care
18. There ..........lots of furniture ...........in the furniture department.
A. are / to display B. are / displaying
C. is / displaying D. is / on display
19. I want to keep .................................
A. the room tidy B. the room tidily C. the tidy room D. the tidily room
20. Although most car can travel much faster, the ...............speed limit in the UK is 70 mph
(110 kph).
A. maximum B. greatest C. highest D. biggest
Question 3: Use the correct forms of the verbs in brackets (10p)
1. By May 5th, we (live) in this city for ten years.
2. The boy with his two companions (split) the cherry tree now.
3. I didn’t get home until after midnight last night. Otherwise, I (return) your call.
4. There are a lot of students (sit) in the playground.
5. I’m really sleepy today. I wish I (not take) Bob to the airport late last night.
6. I demand that I (retake) the exam.
7. Tom was the last person (leave) the classroom yesterday.
8. His greatest ambition is (choose) to take part in the Olympics.
9. It looks as if this light (burn) all night. I (forget) to switch it off before I went to bed last
night.
Question 4: Fill each blank with the correct form of the words given. (10p)
1. She left school with good ...................... (Qualify)
2. The bride was …………dressed in white. (STYLE)
3. The……..of the agriculture in our country is very necessary. (ELECTRIFY)
4. Jim’s ...............of the crime only made matters worse. (Deny)
5. You can raise your hand to show that you need ......... (ASSIST)
6. We had the phone…......because we are moving tomorrow. (connect)
7. …………., there are black holes in space . (theory)
8. One of the aims of the organization is to provide ......................................aid to the refugees.
(HUMAN)
9. Dozens of ........ are injured on the city road each year. (CYCLE)
10. It was ........of him to leave the children on their own in the pool. (RESPONSE)
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Question 5: Read the following passage and then choose the most suitable word for each
space. (10 p)
CONVERSATIONAL TURNS
Probably the most…..(1)…….recognized conversational convention is that people
take……(2)….. speaking. But how do they know when it is their turn? Some…..(3)…..must be
present, otherwise conversations would be continually breaking down into a disorganized
jumble of interruptions and simultaneous talk.
Turn-taking cues are usually quite subtle. People do not simply ….(4)….. talking when
they are ready to yield the floor. They usually signal in advance that they are about to conclude.
The clues may be semantic “ So anyway,…” or “Last but not least,…”; but more commonly the
speech itself can be modified to show that a turn is about to …..(5)….. typically, by lowering its
pitch, loudness, or speed.
Body movements and patterns of eye……(6)……are especially important. While
speaking, we look at any away from our listener in about equal……(7)……; but as we approach
the end of a turn, we look at the listener more steadily.
Listeners are not passive in all of this. Here too there are several ways of …(8)… that
someone wants to speak next. One way is through an observable increase in body tension by
learning forward or producing an audible intake of breath. A less subtle approach is simply
to…..(9)…… a strategy that may be tolerated, if the purpose is to …..(10)….what the speaker is
saying, but that more usually leads to social disapproval.
1. A. widely B. completely C. easily D. largely
2. A. sides B. care C. interest D. turns
3. A. regulations B. rules C. norms D. laws
4. A. stop B. end C. start D. give up
5. A. end B. stop C. complete D. final
6. A. movement B. contact C. look D. appearance
7. A. parts B. shares C. turns D. proportions
8. A. signing B. signaling C. hinting D. saying
9. A. break B. cut C. interrupt D. interfere
10. A. clear B. paraphrase C. repeat D. clarify
Question 6: Supply the most suitable word for each blank (10 points)
Deserts cover about one fifth of the Earth’s land area. A desert is a region with (...1...)
plant and animal life because it is a very dry and harsh environment. There are extreme
temperatures and very little rainfall, so (...2...) desert plants like cacti are not abundant, (...3...) is
animal life.
Many deserts are very hot during the day and very cold during the night, when
temperatures can fall well (...4...) freeing point. Some deserts, on the other hand, are always
cold. The Gobi Desert in Asia and the desert on the continent of Antarctica (...5...) good
examples of deserts of this type.
Different animals live in different types of deserts, and all animals that live in the desert
have to adapt to their environment in order to (...6...). For example, to avoid extreme daytime
(...7...), many desert animals are nocturnal. They burrow beneath the surface or hide in the
shade during the day and emerge at night to (...8...) food. Some desert animals get all the (...9...)

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they need from their food, so they do not have to drink at all. It’s also probably because of the
shortage of food that most (...10...) animals are small.
Question 7: Read the article about endangered species. For questions 1-5, choose the correct
answer: A, B, C or D. (5p)
ENDANGERED SPECIES
In today’s world, thousands of plants and animals are in danger of extinction, and the
number of species at risk increases every year. Not all plants or animals existing in small
numbers are endangered as their population may not be decreasing or threatened. An
endangered species is one which is expected to die out within twenty years unless special
measures are taken to protect it.
Endangered animals include blue whales, giant pandas, orangutans, rhinoceroses, snow
leopards, tigers and some species of crocodile. Endangered plants include some species of
cactus. Why are the above species of animal endangered? There are now legal limits on
hunting, but not all species are protected by law. Even when animals are legally protected.
Illegal hunting for fur, tusks and horns continues. Those animals that are not killed are captured
and sent to zoos or sold as pets. For example, the little blue macaw, a parrot native to Brazil, has
been captured in such numbers for private bird collections that it is almost extinct in the wild. In
addition to this, many species’ habitats are eliminated when people clear land in order to build
on it, or when they introduce domestic and non-native animals which overgraze the vegetation
and even prey on birds and mammals which are already at risk of extinction.
Why is it important to save endangered species? Firstly, nature is delicately balanced, and
the extinction of one species may have a serious effect on others. Secondly, it is the fault of
mankind that so many species are endangered, so it is our responsibility to protect those species
while we still can. We must stop the hunting of wild animals and the destruction of the forests
before it is too late. It is worth making an effort- by saving endangered species we could be
saving ourselves.
1. According to the text, ......
A. all plants and animals are expected to die out in 20 years if we don’t take measures to
protect them.
B. blue whales have become extinct.
C. more and more species become endangered each year.
D. only animal species are seriously threatened.
2. The author wonders why all the species mentioned are in danger because ......
A. all species are protected by law
B. hunting is not allowed everywhere nowadays.
C. most endangered species are kept in zoos.
D. illegal hunting has been eliminated.
3. The author uses the blue macaw as an example of ......
A. birds captured for the pet trade.
B. a species that has completely died out.
C. a species of birds killed by hunters.
D. birds captured for zoos.
4. According to the author introducing domestic, non-native animals ......
A. is not associated with endangered species.
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C. is the only reason why some species habitats are destroyed.
D. may threaten the habitats of some species.
5. Endangered animals .....
A. will definitely die out soon.
B. are an important part of the world’s wildlife.
C. cannot be saved because we need to save ourselves.
D. have a bad effect on others.
Question 8:
a. There is one mistake in each of the following sentences. Find and correct it.(5p)
1. The King was too happy that he decided to build a pagoda of lotus shape over water.
2. He knows to repair the carburetor without taking the whole car apart.
3. Most of the food what elephant eat is brought to their mouths by their trunks.
4. If I knew you were coming, I would have met you at the airport.
5. I’m afraid all your copies have been sold but more have ordered.

b. Complete each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as
the sentence printed before it. ( 10p )
1. Lan did not reach home until midnight.
It .............................................................................
2. The cost of living has gone up considerably in the last few years.
There………………………………………………….
3. Experts say that the fall in the birth rate between 1964 and 1977 caused the drop in the
number of school leavers.
The drop………………………………………………
4. The boy became so confused and worried that he left home.
So .................................................................
5. You think that fat people are always jolly, but you are wrong.
Contrary ................................................................
6. I’m on the tenth page of the report I am writing.
So far I ........................................................
7. She asked John how he liked her new dress.
"How ...........................................................?"
8. On receipt of your cheque, we shall send the goods to you.
As soon .......................................................................
9. These new machines have put an end to queuing.
Before these ..............................................
10. Have you ever used gestures to communicate before?
Is it ......................................................................?
c. Write a paragraph about 100 words to describe the ideal world in which you would like to
live in the future. (10p)

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 ENGLISH PRACTICE 86
Part A : PHONETICS ( 5pts )
I/ Choose and write in your answer sheet the word whose underlined part is pronounced
differently from the rest of the group. ( 2points )
1. A. predict B. environment C. exist D. precious
2. A. books B. tables C. roots D. makes

II/ Choose and write in your answer sheet the word whose stress pattern is different from the
rest of the group. ( 3 points )
3. A. career B. avoid C. manage D. advise
4. A. valuable B. entertain C. honesty D. mountain
5. A. separate B. mechanic C. produce D. deny

Part B : LEXICAL AND GRAMMAR ( 35 pts )

I. Choose the most suitable word or phrase to complete each sentence. ( 15pts )
6. My colour TV, _____ I bought 10 years ago, still gives beautiful pictures.
A. which B. that C. what D. X
7. “Who is Mr. Madely?” “ I have no idea. I’ve never heard _____ him”.
A. about B. from C. after D. of
8. Most tourists didn't bring their meals with them , _____ they ate at the foodstalls along the roads.
A. because B. but C. so D. although
9. I’ve never____very well with my brother. We’ve got completely different personalities.
A. got off B. got on C. got away D. got up
10. When my father retired, he decided to take ____ golf.
A. in B. with C. up D. for
11. The doors were painted blue to .................... the walls.
A. suit B. match C. fix D. fit
12. I’m sure he didn’t do it ............................ purpose.
A. on B. with C. for D. in
13. She came ....................... a lot of problems at work.
A. up with B. down with C. in for D. up against
14. We will go for a walk ..................... it’s foggy - I hate walking in the fog.
A. though B. unless C. if D. in case
15. Daisy wrote_________ report on the Vietnam war.
A. ten-page B. a ten-page C. ten pages D. ten-paged
16. His__________ made him cry.
A. fearful B. fearfulness C. fearless D. fearlessness
17. The children were completely fascinated___________.
A. on the story the teacher told them B. by the story the teacher told them.
C. by the teacher told story. D. on the story telling them by the teacher.
18. My boss is angry with me. I didn’t do all the work I __________ last week.
A. should do B. should have done
C. could do D. must have done
19. “I have never seen such a perfect thing on you.”-“________”
A. haven’t you? B. I am so happy
C. really? D. Thank you. That’s a nice compliment.
20. “____________”- “Thank you. I’m glad you like it.”
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B. The motorbike is beautiful.
C. Where did you buy this motorbike?
D. I didn’t know you bought a motorbike.

II. Use the verbs in brackets in the correct tense or form(10pts)

21-22. He (not finish) ____his work yet. He only (start) ____ an hour ago.
23. A lot of people (kill) ____ by AIDS recently, and I wish nobody would die any more.
24. Only yesterday I (realise) ____ what was going on.
25. George as well as his brothers (not go) ____ to the cinema very often.
26-27. What you ( do)____ if you ( give) ____ $ 1,000,000?
28. There was a problem with the cellphone, but I (fix) ____ it now.
29. From the clink of dishes one can tell that supper (prepare) ____.
30. You have read this book already. What you (think) ____ of it?.

III. Supply the correct form of the word in capital letters. (10pts)
31. Articles and reports in newspapers talk a lot about UFO ____. APPEAR
32. If there were flying saucers, there would be traces of their ____. LAND
33. The _____ of children won’t be ready to stay away from home
until they are in their teens. MAJOR
34. The Internet has ______ developed and become a part of our everyday life.
INCREASE
35. Television can make things more _______ because it brings both sounds and pictures.
MEMORY
36. Sam was accused of stealing some______ documents from the safe.
CONFIDENCE
37. You do not have to go. Your decision must be entirely______ . VOLUNTEER
38. Most people agree that Christmas has become too________ . COMMERCE
39. Don’t leave your house _____ when you go out. LOCK
40. Our visit to Cuc Phuong National Park last week was an ______ experience.
FORGET
Part C : READING ( 20 pts )
I. Supply the most suitable word for each blank. (5 pts)
It is not easy for adult students of English to improve their accent. (41......... ) children, who are
flexible, adults often find it hard to change the way they speak. This is why (42.......... ) the top, or
smartest adult students have difficulty in pronunciation. There are several things that an international
student can do to improve his or her pronunciation.
One method is to sign up for a class. Studying pronunciation can help students understand the
rules of English, but in order to practice speaking, students often need to be exposured (43........... )
English outside the classroom as well. This is (44………..) many students say that studying in an
English- speaking country greatly affects their English. Living with native speakers can help students
learn new vocabulary as well as improve their (45............)

II. Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D to fill in the gaps in the following passage.(10pts)
EI Nino is a weather phenomenon of the Pacific ocean which is (46) ............ by an abnormal
(47) ............. of water on the surface of the ocean. It has the (48) ............. to influence global weather
partterns as it brings drought to some continents and heavy rain to (49) ............... It was first
(50) ................. by fishermen in Spanish ports in the Pacific in the 17 th century. It got its name (Spanish
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(52) .............. . The 1982 EI Nino (53) ................ in 1,500 deaths, but it can be a lot worse than that.
Sea animals, (54) ................. fish and birds, also die in large numbers. It is (55) ............... that sailors in
the Pacific can smell the dead sea-life during EI Nino.
46. A. happened B. caused C. occured D. done
47. A. increase B. extra C. heater D. warming
48. A. proficiency B. power C. practice D. performance
49. A. other B. another C. others D. the others
50. A. saw B. noticed C. caught D. time
51. A. away B. care C. part D. place
52. A. damage B. difficulty C. hurt D. problem
53. A. resulted B. led C. caused D. gave
54. A. containing B. holding C. including D. involving
55. A. said B. felt C. told D. written

III. Read and answer the questions below. ( 5pts)

“ THE PROPHECY”
People who live in California have every reason to be afraid of earthquakes. No one has ever
forgotten the great quake that destroyed San Francisco in 1906. In May, 1988, the people of Los
Angeles panicked. According to a prophecy made in the 16 th century by a prophet called Nostradamus,
the city would be destroyed early in 1988. During the panic, parents didn’t send their children to school
and people didn’t go to work. No one stayed at home, either. The airlines did great business carrying
people who fled from their “ doomed city”. Which is more puzzling: how Nostradamus knew that a city
which didn’t even exist in his time would be destroyed in the 20 th century, or the behavior of the people
who believed “ the prophecy”?
56. What are Californians afraid of?
57. When did the great earthquake destroy San Francisco?
58. When was the prophecy about the destruction of Los Angeles made?
59. According to the prophecy, when would the destruction of Los Angeles happen?
60. How did the people of Los Angeles flee from their doomed city?

Part D : WRITING ( 20 pts )

I. Complete each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence
printed before it. ( 10pts )
61.They will open a new school here next year.
 A new school………………………………………………………………………
62. What a pity, he can’t drive.
 I wish he..………………………………….………………………………………
63. She can’t go to work today because she is tired.
 If she ……………………………………………………………………………...
64. “I’m going on business tomorrow” said Ann.
 Ann said ………………………………………………………………………….
65. Please let me open the window.
 Would you mind ....................................................................................................?
66. The course finished with a big party.
 At the end .................................................................................................................
67. I wish I hadn’t heard that!
 I’d rather you ............................................................................................................
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 We..............................................................................................................................
69. “Why don’t we go and have a look at the cathedral?”
 He suggested.............................................................................................................
70. Harry broke his leg, and also injured his shoulder.
 Not only.....................................................................................................................

III. Write a paragraph (80 - 100 words) about the limitations of the Internet. ( 10pts )

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 ENGLISH PRACTICE 87
Part A : PHONETICS ( 5pts )
I/ Choose and write in your answer sheet the word whose underlined part is pronounced
differently from the rest of the group. ( 2points )
1. A. places B. faces C. horses D. houses
2. A. brochure B. charater C. Christmas D. Chemistry

II/ Choose and write in your answer sheet the word whose stress pattern is different from the
rest of the group. ( 3 points )
3. A. mausoleum B. characterize C. categorize D. dictionary
4. A. convenient B. communicate C. imprison D. integral
5. A. decision B. management C. assistant D. redundant

Part B : LEXICAL AND GRAMMAR ( 35 pts )

I. Choose the most suitable word or phrase to complete each sentence. ( 15pts )
6. Before________ evidence you must swear___________ the truth.
A. giving/ to speak B. giving/ to be spoken
C. to give/ to speak D. giving/ speaking
7. Some students set confused_________ having to suffer long and hard years before they attain any level of
success.
A. with B. in C. about D. of
8. With the availability of the Internet, we are able to get________ to much more information than people of
yesteryears.
A. excess B. access C. assess D. incest
9. If you put your trust________ me, I’ll not let you_________
A. in / on B. on / off C. in / down D. to/down
10. ....................... leaves last should turn off the lights.
A. The person B. Who C. Anyone D. Whoever

II. Use the verbs in brackets in the correct tense or form(10pts)

11-12. We are going (have) our house (repaint) next month.
13-14. After (stop) by the police, the man admitted (steal) the car but denied driving at 100 miles an hour.
15. During the trip, try to avoid (bite) by mosquitoes.
16. “ Can I help you?” - “No, thanks. I (just look)!”
17. “Do you like the frog’s legs?” _ (Never, try) them, I don’t really know.
18. Can you tell me when the train for Ho Chi Minh City (leave)? - At 8 every morning.
19. I’ve decided what to do about my financial problems. I (sell) my car and buy a bike.
20. Ninety percent of earthquakes occur around the Pacific Rim, which ( know) as the “Ring of
Fire”.

III. The following passage contains 10 errors. Find and correct them (10pts)

It is a custom in Britain and in most European country to celebrate a person's birhday. 21

Members of the family and close friends are supposed being present at the party. If 22
they couldn't come they may send a gift by post. At the birthday party, the person 23
which gives birthday party opens all the gifts in front of all the people present and 24
thank him for the gifts. The mother usually made a birthday cake, or if she can't, she 25
may order one from a cake-shop. A number of candles are placing on top of the cake 26
and would be lighted when the party starts. The number of the candles is also the old 27

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of that person. After the light is off they all sing a song "Haappy birthday to you..." 28
Then they play any games or sing or dance together. 29
30
Ex : 0: country -> countries

III. Supply the correct form of the word in capital letters. (10pts)
31. The villages in the moutains are quite_________ during winter. (ACCESS)
32. The inquiry decided that the police were not entirely______. (BLAME)
33. How do you like my latest________ for my stamp collection? (ACQUIRE)
34. The minister gave_______ answers to the interviewer’s questions. (EVADE)
35. The two prisoners are to be__________ next month. (TRIAL)
36. The govenment’s________approach has brought criticism. (COMPROMISE)
37. You look rather_________ . Are you worried about something? (OCCUPY)
38. Some of the photographers said they saw man- like .............. get out of the saucers.
CREAT
39. Don’t worry about the volcano. It’s been ________ for years. (ACT)
40. Saving energy means reducing _______ bills. (HOUSE)

Part C : READING ( 20 pts )

I. Read the following passage and then choose the most suitable word for each space. (10 pts )
Alfred Bernhard Nobel, born in Sweden in 1833, was a chemist and mechanical enginner.
Being obsessed with explosives, he experimented with different substances. In ( 41 ) —— , the
experiments were so dangerous that Alfred Nobel's factory blew up by accident killing his brother and
four other people.
( 42 ) —— the accident, he continued experimenting and (43 ) —— different safer explosives such
as dynamite. This discovery made him a fortune. In his will he left money to establish a fund to award
prizes, in his name, ( 44 ) —— are given to people who ( 45 ) —— humankind in various ways.
Set up in 1901, the Nobel prize is without ( 46 ) —— the highest award anyone can receive. To ( 47 )
—— out who will be awarded the prizes is a difficult job and has often caused great ( 48 ) —— and
controversy. The Nobel Committee are the judges who decide who will get the award.
Six people are chosen every October and awarded for their ( 49 ) —— and achievements, in the fields
of physics, chemistry, medicine, literature and peace. Each Nobel winner receives $ 250.000 and a
gold medal.
The most famous winner was Albert Einstein, who was ( 50 ) —— a genius.
41. A. addition B. other words C. fact D. this case
42. A. Despite B. Although C. In spite D. though
43. A. inspected B. found out C. invented D. explored
44. A. whom B. who C. whose D. which
45. A. defend B. rescue C. save D. help
46. A. warning B. delay C. a doubt D. fail
47. A. work B. stand C. try D. turn
48. A. debate B. discussion C. dialogue D. interview
49. A. examination B. research C. investigation D. search
50. A. imagined B. considered C. thought D. supposed

II. Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D to fill in the gaps in the following passage.(5pts)
Mickey Mouse was not Walt Disney’s first successful cartoon creation, but he is certainly his most
famous one. It was on a cross-country train trip from New York to California in 1927 that Disney first drew the
mouse with the big ears. Supposedly, he took his inspiration from the tame field mice that used to scamper into
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his old studio in Kansas City. No one is quite sure why he dressed the mouse in the now-familiar shorts with
two buttons and gave him the yellow shoes. But we do know that Disney had intended to call him Mortimer
until his wife Lilian intervened and christened him Mickey Mouse.
Capitalizing on the interest in Charles Lindbegh, Disney planned Mickey’s debut in the short cartoon
Plane Crazy, with Minnie as a co-star. In the third short cartoon. Steamboat Willie, Mickey was whistling and
singing through the miracle of the modern soundtrack. By the 1930s, Mickey’s image had circled the globe He
was a superstar at the height of his career.
Although he has received few minor changes throughout his lifetime, most notably the addition of white
gloves and the rounder forms of a more childish body, he has remained true to his nature since those first
cartoons. Mickey is appealing because he is nice. He may get into trouble, but he takes it on the chin with a grin.
He is both good-natured and resourceful. Perhaps that was Disney’s own image of himself. Why else would he
have insisted on doing Mickey’s voice in all the cartoon for twenty years? When interviewed, he would say,
“There is a lot of the mouse in me”. And that mouse has remained one of the most pervasive images in
American popular culture.
51. With what topic is the passage primarily concerned?
A. The image of Mickey Mouse B. The life of Walt Disney.
C. The history of cartoon D. The definition of American culture.
52. What distinguished Steamboat Willie from earlier cartoons?
A. Better color B. A sound track
C. Minnie Mouse as co-star D. The longer format
53. The first image of Mickey Mouse is described as all of the following EXCEPT
A. He was dressed in shorts with two buttons.
B. He had big ears.
C. He wore yellow shoes.
D. He was using white gloves.
54. The word “pervasive” could best be replaced by
A. well-loved B. widespread
C. often copied D. expensive to buy
55. The paragraph following the passage most probably discusses.
A. the history of cartoons. B. other images in popular culture.
C. Walt Disney’s childhood D. The voices of cartoon characters.

III Fill in the numbered blankswith one missing word (5pts)

Jeans are very popular with young people all (56) .................. the world. Some people say that jeans are
the “uniform” of youth. But they haven’t always been popular. The story of jeans started (57) ................... two
hundred years ago. People in Genoa, Italy made pants. The cloth (58) ................... in Genoa was called “jeans”.
The pants were called “jeans”. In 1850, a salesman in California began selling pants made of canvas. His name
is Levi Strauss. Because they were so strong, “Levi’s pants became” (59) ................... with gold miners; farmers
and cowboys. Six years later ; Levis began making his pants with blue cotton cloth called denim. Soon after,
factory workers in the United States and Europe began (60) .................. jeans. Young people usually didn’t wear
them.

Part D : WRITING ( 20 pts )

I. Complete each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence
printed before it. ( 10pts )
61. If Jane hadn’t refused to work overtime, she would have got promotion.
If it hadn’t_________________
62. Provided your voice is audible, the audience will get the point of this scene.
As long as the audience________________
63. Although I tried hard, I couldn’t lift the suitcase.
Try_____________________
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64. Our worrying so much was a waste of time.
We needn’t________________
65. It’s just not possible for the cat to have opened the fridge!
The cat can’t________________
66. It’s possible that the last person to leave didn’t lock the door.
The last person to leave_________________
67. Don’t you regret not learning to swim?.
- Don’t you wish ........................................................?
69. I’m sure that someone forgot to lock the door.
- Someone must ..............................................................
70. “If I were you, I would never smoke in the office, David”
- I advised .........................................................................

II. Write about 80 – 100 words support the argument that secondary school students should wear casual
clothes.

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 ENGLISH PRACTICE 88
I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the
other words in each group( 10pts):
1. A. create B. creature C. ease D. increase
2. A. cool B. moon C. proof D. stood
3. A. place B. plate C. trace D. travel
4. A. above B. glove C. love D. prove
5. A. suit B. seven C. sugar D. sun
6. A. shot B. chemical C. fresh D. champagne
7. A. needed B. played C. rained D. followed
8. A. houses B. faces C. horses D. sources
9. A. grades B. pilots C. shapes D. tricks
10. A. dollar B. lower C. micro D. stone
II. Choose A, B, C or D to complete the following sentences(10pts):
1. Maths and Literature are…….subjects for children in Vietnam.
A. adding B. compulsory C. optional D. religious
2. They used to……swimming in the afternoon.
A. go B. going C. went D. gone
3. He is a generous man. He is………known for his generosity.
A. well B. good C. better D. best
4. If people stop using dynamite for fishing, a lot of sea creatures will be well…….
A. preservation B. preserve C. preserved D. preservative
5. We think that Mother's Day should be celebrated…………
A. nation wide B. national C. nation D. native
6. What must you do if you want to show you are………perfect healthy?
A. on B. in C. at D. with
7. I don't know…….it is right or wrong.
A. whenever B. whether C. unless D. that
8. Your composition is……..better than his.
A. more B. much C. probable D. very
9. You look…….you were tired.
A. like B. although C. until D. as if
10. I didn't feel too bad really, I only had a………..attack flu.
A. weak B. small C. gentle D. mild
III . There is a mistake in each of the following sentences. Find and correct it(10pts)
1. The house painted more than 3 years ago but I am not going to have it done again for a while.
2. Water-skiing can be expensive and one way of reducing this is joining a club.
3. We've been here only one day, but we've been taken three rolls of film.
4. There was a report on the Independent about this new law.
5. Please give me few coffee and some bread if you have any left.
6. Unless we work harder, we will finish on time.
7. The children are only allowed watching television on the weekend.
8. Perhaps mankind's first important music influence was the songs of birds.
9. People can buy since a needle to an eagle in this shopping center.
10. This book , that I bought last week, is very interesting.
IV. Use the correct form of the word in brackets(10pts):
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1. He seems to be quiet……..about the future. ( hopeful)
2. As a child I had an……….friend and called Polly. ( imagine)
3. She was……….with the new decision. ( disappoint)
4. As a doctor, he likes studying the……system. ( respire)
5. He thinks it's……….to let her know the truth. ( need)
6. You need a lot of…………to be a teacher. ( patient)
7. He draw cartoon for a………magazine. ( humour)
8. Theatre company that they started is still in………..today. ( exist)
9. She had to make some very difficult……… ( decide)
10. It is impossible to……….between a hobby and interest.? ( distinct)
V. Choose the one option A, B,C or D that best complete the passage(10pts)
One of t he most famous statues in the world….(1) on an island in New York Harbor. This statue is, of
course, the Statue of Liberty. The Statue of Liberty is a woman…..(2)… the torch of liberty, and its….
(3)… name is the " Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World". The statue was a….(4).. to American
people from the French..(5)….the friendship between the two nations. It was designed by Frederic
Auguste Bartodie and…(6)…in 1884 in France, then was….(7) to American and put up in 1886.
In the years after the statue was put up, many…(8)…came to the United States through New York.
….(9) they entered New York Harbor, they saw the Statue of Liberty holding up her torch. She…(10)
…..a welcome to a land of freedom.
1. A. stands B. puts C. exists D. finds
2. A. who holding B. holds C. holding D. she holds.
3. A. false B. common C. first D. official
4. A. favor B. gift C. power D. representative
5. A. who show B. to show C. showing D. that shows
6. A. completed B. raised C. achieved D. performed
7. A. gone B. removed C. taken D. transported
8. A. foreigners B. immigrants C. aliens D. emigrants
9. A. During B. While C. Since D. As
10. A. symbolized B. made C. got D. extended
VI. Fill in each space with a suitable preposition.(10 pts)
1. Tell me what is wrong……doing this job.
2. She is bad……..gathering sources of information.
3. Why don't you bring……a raincoat?
4. What aspect……learning English do you find difficult?
5. My friend works ……a national bank in Ho Chi Minh city.
6. I look forward…….hearing from my mother in Singapore.
7. His village lies near the foot of a mountain and……a river.
8. I met him in 1999…..those days I didn't pay attention to him.
9. My shoes are dirty. I'd better take them…..before I come in.
10. The park was named…..a young hero, Le Van Tam.
VII. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as
the sentence printed before it(20pts)
1. He won't do it unless you pay him advance.
He'll do it only…………………………………….
2. Come back when you have delivered the message.
Don't come back……………………………………
3. I think somebody's already told me that story.
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I think I…………………………………………….
4. She never seems to succeed even though she works hard.
However……………………………………………

5. When she heard the news, she broke down.

On…………………………………………………..
6. It might be a good idea to use honey instead of sugar.
Why………………………………………………...
7. When you lie, some gestures can show you are lying.
Some gestures……………………………………….
8. He never suspected that the money had been stolen.
At no………………………………………………..
9. I don't really want to visit the museum.
I'd rather…………………………………………….
10. My decision to get up and dance coincided with the band's decision to stop playing.
The moment…………………………………………
VIII. Fill in each gap with a suitable word(10pts):
We are all destroying the Earth. The sea..(1)…..rivers are too dirty to swim in. There is so much
smoke in the air that it is unhealthy to live….(2)… many of the world's cities. In one well-known city,
for….(3)…., poisonous gases from cars pollute the air so much that policemen have to wear
oxygen…..(4)….. We have to cut……(5) so many trees that there are now vast areas of …(6)all over
the world. As a result, farmers in….(7) of African can not grow enough to eat . In certain countries in
Asia there is so little rice. Moreover, we do not….(8) enough care of the countryside. Wild animals are
quickly disappearing. For ……(9), tigers are rare in India now because we have killed too many for
them survive. However, it isn't so simple to talk……(10) the problem. We must act now before it is too
late to do anything about it. Join us now! Save the Earth!.
IX. Make all the changes and additions necessary to produce, from the following sets of
words and phrases, sentences which together make a complete letter.(10pts)
Dear sir,
1. I / wish/ make/ complaint/ recent holiday/ Copenhagen.
2. According / brochure/ I / receive/ Sunthoms Holidays/ holiday/ be/ to/ include/ two-day/ boat/ Oslo/
Norway.
3. However/ what/ brochure/ fail/ mention/ fact/ that/ excursion/ be/ to/ pay/ separately!
4. Unfortunately/ travel/ representative/ forget/ mention/ fact/ until/ we/ well/ sea!
5. By/ time/ too/ late/ change/ mind.
6. And/ if/ realize/ how/ much/ cost/ I / certainly/ go/ on/ it-especially/ since/ sea/ so/ choppy/ my/
wife/ I/ spend/ most/ trip/ seasick.
7. I/ grateful/ if/ you/ make/ sure/ future/ that / all/ extra/ costs/ clearly/ show/ brochure.
8. Apart/ above/ rest/ holiday/ Copenhagen/ wonderful/ both/ wife/ I/ fall/ love/ the Tivoli Gardens.
9. What/ experience!/ What/ atmosphere!/ We/ think/ lot/ visitors/ come/ there.
10. Whatever/ happen/ we/ certainly/ try/ return/ Copenhagen/ some/ future/ date. ( I/ can't/ say/ same/
Oslo!)
Yours faithfully,
Bernard Wilson

ENGLISH PRACTICE 89
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PART I: GRAMMAR
Question 1 : Use the correct form of the verbs:( 2ms )
1. It is no wonder Jack was convicted of speeding. The speed limit is 30 miles an hour but he did al 50.He (not drive)
so fast.
2. If you (take) your doctor's advice, your health (not be) so bad now.
3. He refused (admit) that he (steal) that bicycle.
4. We suggested that medicine (advertise) on television (ban).
5. I could tell from the ( frighten) look on her face that something terrible (happen).
6. "Why didn't you invite me to go to that dance?" " Sorry. I
wish I (can/invite) you to go with us .
Your answers:
1______________________,2_______________ _ _______________ , 3 _______________ _ ____________
4_______________ _ _____________________, 5_______________ _ _______________, 6_____________

Question 2 : Supply the missing prepositions where necessary (2ms)

Yesterday we went shopping..(1).........the morning.........(2).... 10 o'clock, we felt tired, so we had some
drink in a cafe We had lunch..(3)... 12 o'clock and..(4)..............the afternoon we stayed at home. ..(5)............ the
evening we went to the cinema, and I got to bed ...(6)......... 11 o'clock. After breakfast ...(7).......this morning we
hired bikes and biked round Brighton. We 're having a rest now, but ...(8)....this evening we're going ...(9).. a concert,
which begins...(10).... 8.30.
Your answers:
1______________2________________3________________4__________________5_______________
6______________7________________8_________________9_________________10______________

Question 3: Fill in the spaces with A ,AN, THE or O (No articles): (2ms )
Once a famous boxer went to ...(1)... restaurant to have ..(2)... dinner. He took off his coat at...(3).. door, but he
was afraid that somebody would take it. So he took out ..(4)... piece of paper and wrote on it: "This coat belongs to Tom
Brown,....(5).... most famous boxer in ..(6).. world; He will come back in………....(7) few minutes." He fastened ..
(8)...paper to (9)...coat and went into...(10)....restaurant to have his dinner.
Your answers:
1______________2________________3________________4__________________5_______________
6______________7________________8_________________9_________________10______________

Question 4 : Supply the correct form of the words in parentheses: ( 2ms )

1. 1. This restaurant is........for its western meals. (FAME)
2. Michael is a third- year..............student. (MEDICINE)
3. That young man is................politician (PROMISE)
4. The motorist was killed..............when his car crashed into a lorry. (INSTANT)
5. He believed in his.........to jump down from the fourth story without getting hurt. (ABLE).
6. In.........with the rules of the competition, the team was disqualified. (ACCORD)
7. This examination will test your.............in English. ( PROFICIENT)
8. " Have you seen the new ….for Mei Shampoo? I think I shall buy a bottle now", said Liz. ( DVERTISE)
9. After many years of failure, Edison finally...........in inventing the light bulb. (SUCCESS)
10. Jim's.........of the crime only made matters worse. (DENY)
Your answers:
1______________2________________3________________4__________________5_______________
6______________7________________8_________________9_________________10______________

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Question 5: Choose a suitable word in some given words and fill in the blanks: ( 2ms)
manages succeed comparison operate earn
individual begins directly process idea
SMALL BUSINESSES
When consumers want to buy something - food, clothes, furniture, or books - they most often go to a retail
store. Retail stores sell (1)...............to the consumer. Many retail stores are small businesses. In the United
States, ninety-seven percent of the businesses are small businesses. They are an important part of the
marketing (2)____Small businesses are businesses that are small in (3).............to large companies. These small
businesses (4)..... less than $2 million a year. They are usually owned by an (5)...............or a partnership (two or
more people who own the business together). The owner very often (6)...............the business, and there are not
many employees.
In the 1960s, a new (7).........for retail ownership became very popular in the United States. This was
the franchise store. The franchise store allows an individual to own and (8).............. a small business with better
chance of success. If someone (9)………..a small business such as a restaurant or a dress shop, it is sometimes difficult
to…………….(10) alone
Your answers:
1______________2________________3________________4__________________5_______________
6______________7________________8_________________9_________________10______________

Question 6 : . Use the verbs and particles given to make up phrasal verbs and complete the sentences. Make
sure to put the verbs in their correct forms. (2ms)
Verbs : show, settle, stand, wait, make, run , pass, look, run, come
Particles : by, out of, away, off, over, up, on , across, out, on
1. What did Mr. Jackson tell her children ?
She told them that she was ________________patience.
2. While looking for an English book, I_____________a novel by Charles Dickens my son liked for long.
3. Edna sometimes_________________a list of things to do for the whole week.
4. Helen went to the library to___________________some facts about early American history.
5.Good friends will always__________________you when you are in need.
1. Some women invited to wedding party always try to_______________________their figures.
2. The waiter who________________me was very pleasant.
3. Most drivers are unhappy if they_________________an animal.
4. His last hours were very quiet, and he_____________________without pain.
10. The Jack sons have____________the terms for buying their machines.
Your answers:
1______________2________________3________________4__________________5_______________
6______________7________________8_________________9_________________10______________

PART II: READING COMPREHENSION .

Question 1 : Read the passage carefully and then choose the best answer from the below (lm )
Over the past 600 years, English has grown from a language of few speakers to become the dominant language of
international communication. English as we know it today emerged around 1350 after having incorporated many
elements of French that were introduced following the Norman invasion of 1066.
Until the 1600s, English was, for the most part, spoken only in England and hadn't extended event ,as far as
Wales, Scotland or Ireland. However, during the course of the next two centuries, English began to spread around the
globe as a result of exploration, trade (including slave trade), colonization, and missionary work. Thus, small enclaves
of English speakers became established and grew in various parts of the world .As these communities proliferated,
English gradually became the primary language of international business, banking and diplomacy.
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 Currently, about 80 percent of the information stored on computer systems worldwide is in English. Two thirds of
the world's science writing is in English, and English is the main language of technology, advertising, media,
international airports, and air traffic controllers. Today there are more than 700 million English users in the world,
and over half of these are non- native speakers, constituting the largest number of non- native users than any other
language in the world.
1. What is the main topic of the passage?
A. The number of nonnative users of English.
B. The French influence on the English language.
C. The expansion of English as an international language.
D. The use of English for science and technology.
2. Approximately when did English begin to be used beyond England.
A. In 1066 B. Around 1350 C. Before 1600 D. After 1600
3. According to the passage, all of the following contributed to the spread of English around the
world except .
A. the slave trade B. the Norman invasion C. missionaries. D. colonization.
1.The word 'enclaves' in line 9 could be best replaced by which of the following?
A. communities B. organizations C. regions D. countries
2.The world ' proliferated' in line 10 is closest in meaning to which of the following?
A. prospered B. organized C. disbanded D. expanded.
Your Answers : 1______________2________________3________________4_________________5_________
Question 2 : Choose the most suitable options to complete the passage: (2ms )
A FAMOUS EXPLORER
Captain James Cook is remembered today for being one of Britain's most famous explorers of the 18 century. Cook was
distinct from most other explorers of the same period as he didn't come from to
wealthy family and had to work hard to achieve his position in life. He was lucky to be (1)__________________by
his father's employer, who saw that he was a bright boy and paid for him to attend the village school . At sixteen, he
started work in a shop in a fishing village situated on the coast and this was a turning
(2)_____________in his life. He developed an interest in the sea and eventually joined the Royal Navy
(3)._____________to see more of the world.
Cook was (4)______________by sailing, astronomy and the production of maps, and quickly became
an expert (5)______________these subjects. He was also one of the first people to (6)________________,____ that
scurvy, an illness often suffered by sailors, could be prevented by careful (7)___________________to diet. It was
during his (8)_______________to the Pacific Ocean that Cook made his historic landing in Australia and the
major discovery that New Zealand was two separate islands . He became a (9).__________ hero and
still(10)__________________ one today.

1. A. remarked B. viewed C. glanced D. noticed

2. A. moment B. instant C. point D. mark
3. A. in view B. in order C. as D. due
4. A. keen B. eager C. fascinated D. enthusiastic
5. A. from B. over C. in D. for
6. A. regard B. estimate C. catch D. realize
7. A. attention B. organization C. observation D. treatment
8. A. travel B. voyage C. excursion D. tour
9. A. nation B. national C. international D. internationalism
10. A. remains B. to remain C. remaining D. had remained
Your answers:

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 1______________2________________3________________4__________________5_______________
6______________7________________8_________________9_________________10______________

PART III : WRITING

Question 1 : Rewrite the following sentences without changing meaning ( 2.5 ms)
1. She first moved into that house in 1989.
 She has..........................................................................................................................
2. He lives next door and he's really unpleasant.
 The man........................................................................................................................
3. I would prefer you to deliver the sofa on Friday.
 I would rather..............................................................................................................
4. He was sorry he hadn't said goodbye to his wife at the airport.
 He regretted................................................................................……………………
5. They haven't seen their uncle for ten years.
 It's...................................................................................................................................
6" Would you like to carry the case for me". John said to Jane
 John offered ……………………………………………………………………………
7.1am really sorry I didn't invite her to the party .
 I really wish……………………………………………………………………………..
8.1 missed the bus this morning, so I was late for the class .
 If……………………………………...............................................................................
9.We felt worried because of that exam.
 That exam.........................................................................................................................
10 .When I was ten , I used to go to school with my best friend
 At the age of ten , I always………………………………………………………………..
Question 2 : Write a paragraph of about 120 words, describing the information in the table.( 2.5ms)
ILLITERACY ERADICATION RATE IN SOME NORTHERN PROVINCES OF VIETNAM
1995 1998 2000 2002
Hoa Binh 67% 75% 85% 92%
Thai Nguyen 65% 69% 80% 85%
Yen Bai 60% 65% 70% 90%

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The table shows the illiteracy eradication rate in some Northern provinces of Vietnam from 1995 to
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I/ READING:
PART 1: Choose the word or phrase ( A, B, C or D). Write your answers in the spaces bellow.
Number 0 is an example ( 2 ms )
0. The …………….-hour accident caused chaos for the local motorists yesterday evening.
A. rush B. high C. traffic D. heavy
1. The unemployment rate of the area ……………..every year until 2003 then started to fall.
A. raised B. rose C. dropped D. decreased
2. It is gravity……………………objects towards the earth.
A. pulling B. to pull C. what pulls D. that pulls
3. …………problems in sailing in tropical seas is the coral reefs.
A. One of the biggest B.The biggest one C. Of the biggest one D. There are the biggest
4. ……………foreign languages requires great effort.
A. Learn B. Learning C. To learn it D. Learnt
5. "I am tired"
“ ……… ”
A. Me too B. Also me C. For me the same D. I also
6. I’m really not satisfied with the way you have …………………the situation.
A. dealt B. handled C. done D. fingered
7. We may win, we may lose- It is just the ………………..of the draw.
A. strike B. odds C. chance D. luck
8. War is ……………as open-armed conflict between countries or factions within countries.
A. delineated B. declared C. defaulted D. defined
9. I hope you won’t take it…………………if I suggest an alternative remedy.
A. offence B. amiss C. upset D. most
10. Claims for compensation could ………………… run into billions of pounds.
A. far B. much C. well D. most
YOUR ANSWERS: 0 ………….A………………..
1…………………2……………………….3……………………….4……………………5……………….. .
6…………………7……………………….8……………………….9……………………10………………..

PART 2: Complete the spaces with A, AN, THE or (No article). Write your answers in the spaces bellow
Number 0 is an example (1 m)
0: Jason’s father bought him ………..bicycle that he had wanted for his birthday.
Countries around (1) ……………….world have begun to deal with (2) …………………problem in various
ways. Some countries, in (3) …………….effort to circumvent the problem, have allocated large amounts of
land to animal reserves. They then charge admission prices to help defray the costs of maintaining (4) ………
parks, and they often must also depend on (5) ……………..world organizations for support.
YOUR ANSWERS: 0 ………….the………………..
1…………………2……………………….3……………………….4……………………5………………..
PART 3: Give the correct preposition. Write your answers in the spaces bellow
Number 0 is an example (1 m)
0. It is very good ……….you to volunteer to help the poor.
1. I’m sure you are capable …………passing the exam.
2. He is not aware ………….the dangers of smoking.
3. Many Vietnamese students have difficulty …………… learning English.
4. I get very annoyed ………………..people who don’t queue at bus stop.
5. If you have any complaints , tell me ………my face. I can’t stand people who do things behind my back.
YOUR ANSWERS: 0 ………….of………………..
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PART 4: Give the correct forms and tenses of the verbs in brackets. Write your answers in the spaces
bellow. Number 0 is an example (1 m)
0. Her (get) ……………..sick was not expected.
1. She took a risk investing money with them. I’d rather she (not do) ………………..it.
2. He (not catch) …………………cold if he would not have walked in the rain so long.
3. I'll wait until he (finish)………………………….. his novel.
4. By next month I (leave) …………………………….for India.
5. He volunteered ( help) …………………… us.

YOUR ANSWERS: 0 ………….getting………………..

1…………………2……………………….3……………………….4……………………5……………….. .

PART 5: Choose the word which best fits each gap of the passage.
Write your answers in the spaces bellow. (2ms)
Although all Americans do not (1) ............ the same way, their speech has enough in common that
American English can be recognized as a (2) …… of English distinct from British English, Australian English
and other national varieties. American English has grown up with the country. It began to (3) ............ from
British English during its colonial beginnings and (4) ............ regional differences and ethnic flavor. Today it
(5) …………….other languages and other varieties of English because it is the medium by which the attractions
of American culture - its literature, (6) ............pictures and television programs - are transmitted to the world.
All speakers of English (7)............ a common linguistic system and a basic set of words. But American
English (8) ............ from British English, Australian English and other national varieties in many of its
pronunciations, words, spellings and grammatical (9) .............. Words or phrases of American (10) ............ and
those used in America but not so much elsewhere, are called Americanisms.

1. A. say B. speak C. talk D. tell

2. A. alteration B. change C. variety D. variation
3. A. diverge B. divert C. digress D. depress
4. A. enquired B. inquired C. required D. acquired
5. A. affluence B. fluency C. influences D. nuances
6. A. motion B. moving C. movement D. removing
7. A. have B. bear C. tear D. share
8. A. differentiates B. differs C. changes D. alters
9. A. constructions B. building C. points D. syntax
10. A. birth B. source C. origin D. tradition

YOUR ANSWERS:
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6…………………7……………………….8……………………….9……………………10……………….. .

PART 6: Fill in each blank with one suitable word.

Write your answers in the spaces bellow. (2ms)
Is Photography Dead?
For a long time in the past photography was not regarded as an art. It was simply a skill and it was
criticized for being too mechanical and not creative enough. At last, however, photography is now accepted as a
unique and very important (1)...............of art.
The photograph's claim to be an objective record of reality is now seriously challenged, and the
important function of photography in modern-day society is consequently (2) ......threat. The threat has suddenly
become all the more serious as more and more photographers are (3)............... to the new technology which
computers offer. Moreover, a (n) (4) ............... number of colleges have now begun to offer (5) .......... in
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(7)................dead?
In spite of its complete transformation by new technological developments, however, photography will
continue to play a (8) ...............role in our culture. Although it may no longer (9)............ to be realistic, modern
photography can continue to provide us with fresh visral (10) ...............about ourselves and the world in which
we live.
YOUR ANSWERS:
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6…………………7……………………….8……………………….9……………………10……………….. .

PART 7: Read the passage below carefully and choose the best answer.
Write your answers in the spaces bellow. (2ms)
Langston Hughes was one of the greatest American writers of the twentieth century. He was born in
Joplin, Missouri, and moved to Cleveland at the age of 14. Several years later he spent one year in Mexico
before attending Columbia University in New York. For a few years after that, he roamed the world as a
seaman, visiting ports around the world and writing some poetry. He returned to the United States and attended
Lincoln University, where he won the Witter Bynner Prize for undergraduate poetry. After graduating in 1928,
he traveled to Spain and to Russia with the help of a Guggenheim fellowship. His novels include Not without
Laughter (1930) and The Big Sea (1940). He wrote an autobiography in 1956 and also published several
collections of poetry. The collections include The Weary Blues (1926), The Dream Keeper (1932), Shakespeare
in Harlem (1942), Fields of Wonder (1947), One Way Ticket (1947), and Selected Poems (1959) A man of many
talents, Hughes was also a lyricist, librettist, and a journalist. As an older man in the 1960s, he spent much of
his time collecting poems from Africa and from African-Americans to popularize black writers. Hughes is one
of the most accomplished writers in American literary history, and he is seen as one of the artistic leaders of the
Harlem Renaissance, the period when a neighborhood that was predominantly black produced a flood of great
literature, music, and other art forms depicting daily city life for African-Americans.
1. What is the main topic of this passage?
A. The life of Langston Hughes B. The Harlem Renaissance
C. African-American writers D. American twentieth-century writers
2 .Where was Langston Hughes born?
A. Spain B. New York C. Missouri D. North Carolina
3. As used in the passage, which of the following words could best replace the word "ports"?
A. Islands B. Ships C. Friends. D. Harbors
4. To which of the following movements might Shakespeare in Harlem refer?
A. The Civil War B. The Harlem Riots
C. The Harlem Renaissance D. The Civil Rights Movement
5. What provided Hughes with assistance for his travel to Spain and Russia?
A. His job as a reporter B. His career as a soldier
C. A literary fellowship D. A college study program

6. The word "talents" in the passage could be replaced by which of the following?
A Desires B. Abilities C. Strategies D. Careers
7. According to the author, what did Hughes do during the later years of his life?
A. Write short stories B. Popularize African-American writers
C. Advocate racial equality . D. Write about life in Harlem
8. Which of the following could best replace the word "accomplished" as used in the passage?
A Successful B. Prolific C. Brilliant D. Imaginative
9. Which of the following can best substitute for the word "depicting" in the passage?
A. Congratulating Blessing C. Screening D. Portraying
10. According to the passage, Langston Hughes was all of the following EXCEPT:
A A novelist B. A poet C. A historian D. A journalism.
YOUR ANSWERS:
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PART 8: Fill each blank with a suitable word or phrase.

Write your answers in the spaces bellow. (2ms)
1. The car can't have broken down. I........................serviced last week.
2. If I..........................situation, I certainly wouldn't have had the courage to do what you did.
3. Although he had a difficult time during the war, it............................harm.
4. It's no..........................the cold and wet, you'll just have to put up with it.
5. I won't have .............................. their cars in the street outside the entrance to my house!
6. In times of hardship we have to learn to do.................................some basic necessities.
7. I'm................................death of spiders!
8. I heard the thunder...............................in the distance.
9. He's been...................................weather for ages and still isn't back at work.
10. We made the uniforms ourselves as we couldn't ………………..made.
YOUR ANSWERS:
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II. WRITING:
PART 1: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as sentence
printed before it. (2ms)
EXAMPLE: “They would be very disappointed if you did not come,” the man said to his daughter.
 The man told his daughter (that) they would be very disappointed if she did not come.
1. “I am happy you have passed the final exams. Congratulations!” Tom said to me.
 Tom congratulated ……………………………………………………………………………….
2. You ‘d better not swim too far from the shore,” the lifeguard said to us
 The lifeguard advised ……………………………………………………………………………
3. Birth rates have fallen sharply recently.
 There …………………………………………………………………………………………….
4. I didn’t hear the news until the next day.
 It was not …………………………………………………………………………………………
5. Although it rain torrentially all day, we all enjoyed the excursion.
 Despite ………………………………………………………………………………………….

PART 2:Write a new sentence using the word in brackets. Do not alter the word in any way (2ms)
1. He may choose to take early retirement. (option)
 ……………………………………………………………………………
2. He didn’t take any part in the conversation. (contribute)
 …………………………………………………………………………….
3. We lose our way because the signposts were confusing. ( which)
 ……………………………………………………………………………..
4. He likes to be addressed as “Professor”. (call)
 ……………………………………………………………………………..
5. She always has a good relationship with the children. (gets)
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PART 3: Write an essay about 200 words on the following topic:

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SECTION I: MULTIPLE CHOICE TEST
A. PHONETICS (1.25p)
I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others:
Câu 1: A. enough B. though C. rough D. cough
Câu 2: A. addition B. adventure C. advertise D. advantage
Câu 3: A. challenge B. ankle C. language D. single
II. Choose the word whose main stress pattern is placed differently from that of the others:
Câu 4: A. select B. follow C. divide D. require
Câu 5: A. chocolate B. Valentine C. relative D. excitement

B. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY (6.25p)

I. Choose the word or phrase which best completes these sentences.
Câu 6: By the end of this year my father, _______ in this company for 12 years.
A. has worked B. will have been working
C. will work D. has been working
Câu 7: I would have saved myself a lot of time over the years _______ then what I know today.
A. only had I known B. I had known C. If I knew D. had I known
Câu 8: The more we learn, _______.
A. the wiser we become B. we become wiser
C. we become wise D. wiser we become
Câu 9: I will back you up in whatever you do.
A. sue you B. disturb you C. support you D. help you
Câu 10: ____________ in 1636, Harvard is one of the most famous universities in the United State.
A. Being founded B. Founding C. It was founded D. Founded
Câu 11: “I heard your grandfather _______ at someone this morning.”
- They are our neighbors’ children. He doesn’t allow _______ the garden to prevent the fruits from
_______.”
A. shouting- entering- being stolen B. to shout- entering- being stolen
C. shouting- entering- stealing D. shout- to enter- to steal
Câu 12: Many species of animals have become extinct. What are the reasons?
- Well, __________ many species of animals have become extinct.
A. Many reasons for which B. The reasons of that
C. Many reasons that D. There are many reasons for which
Câu 13: The girl who found the ring received a generous _______ of $5.
A. reward B. prize C. cash D. allowance
Câu 14: The house possesses extensive _______ with gardens, tennis courts and an orchard.
A. ground B. surroundings C. property D. fields
Câu 15: I don’t see any _______ in arriving early at the theatre if the show doesn’t start until 9 o’clock.
A. point B. reason C. cause D. aim
Câu 16: Several rare species are dying _______ owing to human beings’ deforestation and careless hunting.
A. away B. down C. out D. up

Câu 17: No sooner _______ the corner than the wheel came off.
A. had the van turned B. the van had turned
C. the van turned D. did the van turn
Câu 18: On _______ he had won, he jumped for joy.
A. having told B. he was told C. being told D. telling
Câu 19: The football match was so dull that most of the ______ left at half time.
A. viewers B. spectators C. lookers D. audience
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A. environment B. environmental C. environmentalist D. environmentally
Câu 21: The problems of pollution call for a prompt _______ from the government.
A. action B. act C. active D. acting
Câu 22: You will have to _______ your holiday if you are too ill to travel.
A. put off B. put down C. put up D. put out
Câu 23: The factory is said _______ in a fire two years ago.
A. to have destroyed B. to have been destroyed
C. to destroy D. being destroyed
Câu 24: Housing construction and _______ have rapidly changed the face of this town. It has become more and
more beautiful.
A. modernization B. environmental pollution
C. deforestation D. overpopulation
Câu 25: Not a word _______ since the exam started.
A. has she written B. she had written C. she wrote D. she has written
Câu 26: _______ his advice, I would never have got the job.
A. Except B. Apart from C. But for D. As for
Câu 27: I find it difficult to pay my bills as prices keep _______.
A. gaining B. raising C. growing D. rising
Câu 28: When I mentioned the party, he was all ears.
A. deaf B. partially deaf
C. listening neglectfully D. listening attentively
Câu 29: This morning traffic was ______ by an accident outside the town hall.
A. held in B. held off C. held up D. held out
Câu 30: Don’t ask me anything about that couple. I like _______ the husband _______ the wife.
A. either / or B. both / and
C. neither / nor D. not only / but also

C. READING. Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each question. (2.5p)
Basic to any understanding of Canada in the 20 years after the Second World War is the country's
impressive population growth. For every three Canadians in 1945, there were over five in 1966. In September
1966 Canada's population passed the 20 million mark. Most of this surging growth came from natural increase.
The depression of the 1930's and the war had held back marriages, and the catching-up process began after
1945. The baby boom continued through the decade of the1950's, producing a population increase of nearly
fifteen percent in the five years from 1951 to 1956. This rate of increase had been exceeded only once before in
Canada's history, in the decade before 1911 when the prairies were being settled. Undoubtedly, the good
economic conditions of the 1950's supported a growth in the population, but the expansion also derived from a
trend toward earlier marriages and an increase in the average size of families. In 1957 the Canadian birth rate
stood at 28 per thousand, one of the highest in the world.
After the peak year of 1957, the birth rate in Canada began to decline. It continued falling until in 1966
it stood at the lowest level in 25 years. Partly this decline reflected the low level of births during the depression
and the war, but it was also caused by changes in Canadian society. Young people were staying at school
longer; more women were working; young married couples were buying automobiles or houses before starting
families; rising living standards were cutting down the size of families. It appeared that Canada was once more
falling in step with the trend toward smaller families that had occurred all through the Western world since the
time of the Industrial Revolution.
Although the growth in Canada's population had slowed down by 1966 (the increase in the first half of
the 1960's was only nine percent), another large population wave was coming over the horizon. It would be
composed of the children who were born during the period of the high birth rate prior to 1957.

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Câu 31: The author suggests that in Canada during the1950's _______.
A. economic conditions were poor B. fewer people married
C. the urban population decreased rapidly D. the birth rate was very high
Câu 32: What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. Educational changes in Canadian society
B. Population trends in postwar Canada
C. Standards of living in Canada
D. Canada during the Second World War
Câu 33: The word "trend" is closest in meaning to _______.
A. directive B. tendency C. growth D. aim
Câu 34: It can be inferred from the passage that before the Industrial Revolution _______.
A. population statistics were unreliable B. families were larger
C. the population grew steadily D. economic conditions were bad
Câu 35: According to the passage, when did Canada's baby boom begin?
A. In the decade after 1911 B. During the depression of the 1930's
C. In 1966 D. After 1945
Câu 36: The word "surging" is closest in meaning to _______.
A. accelerating B. extra C. new D. surprising
Câu 37: The word "peak" is closest in meaning to _______.
A. maximum B. mountain C. pointed D. dismal
Câu 38: When was the birth rate in Canada at its lowest postwar level?
A. 1957 B. 1966 C. 1951 D. 1956
Câu 39: The author mentions all of the following as causes of declines in population growth after 1957
EXCEPT _______.
A. people getting married earlier B. better standards of living
C. couples buying houses D. people being better educated
Câu 40: The word "five" refers to _______.
A. decades B. years C. marriages D. Canadians

SECTION II. WRITTEN TEST.

A. WORD FORM: Supply the correct form of the words in brackets to complete the sentences
1. The teacher stressed the need for regular _______. (ATTEND)
2. This jewel isn’t simply valuable, it is _______. (VALUE)
3. Unfortunately, the natural resources are becoming _______ for the support of the increasing
population. (ADEQUATE)
4. You’d better drive. I’m too _______ for such traffic. (EXPERIENCE)
5. The old fishing village is very _______. (PICTURE)
6. There are very few _______ places left on earth. Man has been nearly everywhere.
(EXPLORE)
7. When you travel into space, you can eat and drink in _______. (WEIGH)
8. _______ , Gagarin died in a plane crash on a routine training flight in March 1968.
(FORTUNE)
9. They all cheered _______ as their team came out.
(ENTHUSIASM)
10. He didn’t pay the bill and now the electricity has been _______. (CONNECT)

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B. CLOZE TEST. Read the following passage and fill in each gap with ONE suitable word. (2.5p)
The search (1)_______ alternative sources of energy have led in various directions. Many communities are
burning garbage (2)_______ other biological waste products to produce electricity. Converting waste products to gases,
oil (3) _______ also an efficient way to dispose of waste.
Experimental work is being (4) _______ to derive synthetic fuels from coal, oil, shale and coal tars. However,
that process (5)_______ proved to be expensive. Other (6) _______ that are underway to harness power with giant
windmills are also being tested.
Some experts expect utility companies to receive hydroelectric power (7)_______from streams and rivers.
Fifty years ago, hydroelectric power provided one third of the electricity (8) _______ in the United States, but today it
supplies only four percent. The oceans are other (9) _______ sources of energy. Scientists are studying ways to convert
the energy of ocean currents, tides and waves (10) _______ electricity. Experiments are also underway to make use of
temperature differences in ocean water to produce energy.
C. ERROR CORRECTION. The following passage contains 10 errors. Find and correct them:(2.5p)
When man first learned how to make a fire, he began to use fuel for the first time. The first fuel he used
was probably wooden. As time passed, man eventually discovered that substances such as coal and oil will burn.
Coal was not used very wide as a source of energy until the nineteenth century. With the coming of the
industrial revolution, it was soon realized that production would double if coal was using instead of wood.
Nowadays, much of the huge factories and electricity generating stations would be impossible to function if
there was no coal. In the last twenty or thirty years, however, the use of coal has declined. As a result, there
were changes in the coal if oil and gas are not so readily available. There is more than coal enough in the world
for man's needs for the next two hundred years if our use of coal will not increase. Unfortunately, however,
about half of the world's coal may never been used. Mining much of it would be very expensive even if it was
possible to use new equipment.
D. SENTENCE TRASFORMATION (2.5p)
I. Finish the second sentence in such a way that it means exactly the same as the original
one.
1. It is reported that two people were killed in the car accident.
 Two people........................................................................................................................
2. Couldn’t the newspaper have printed a better headline?
 Was that...........................................................................................................................?
3. He talks so much that he drives everyone mad.
 So much.............................................................................................................................
4. We couldn’t relax until all the guests had gone home.
 Only...................................................................................................................................
5. Gary is proud of the fact that he is never late.
 Gary prides.......................................................................................................................
II. Write a new sentence similar in meaning to the one given, using the word given in
brackets. Do not alter the word in any way.
1. It was a waste of time writing that letter.
You .......................................................................................... (NEEDN’T)
2. You should think about the price before you decide whether to buy it or not.
You should .............................................................................. (CONSIDERATION)
3. She's not sure whether she wants to marry him or not now.
She is having .......................................................................... (SECOND)
4. I didn’t agree with the idea.
I .............................................................................................. (FAVOUR)
5. Do you have a good relationship with your boss?
Are .......................................................................................... (GETTING)

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Question : I Phonetics (10 points)
a, Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.
1 . A. guitarist B. passenger C. generous D. village
2. A. other B. long C. possible D. constancy
3. A. happy B. hat C. honest D. house
4. A. daughter B. laughter C. taught D. caught
5. A. shower B. allow C. below D. plough
Question II: (20 points) Supply the correct form of the verb in brackets .
1) Paul really didn’t mind (1.surprise) ....................... by the party to celebrate this fortieth birthday.
2) Anne hoped ( 2.invite) ............................. to join the private club.
3 . She was sure that she (3. slip ) …… out of the house unnoticed while the others (4. dance ) ……
4. When he (5.go ) …….. to see them last night , They (6. play ) …….. card . They (7. say) ……. they (8 .
play) …….. since 6 p.m
5. Don’t call him at 2.30 p.m . He (interview) job applicants at that time.
6. While he (10. fish) ……, someone (11. come)…to my house and (12. leave)…… this notes.
7 . when the students (13. hear ) …… the bell , they (14.stand )……… up and (15.leave ) ……..
8 .I am going to retire soon .By the first of July I ( 16 . work) …….. here for 25 years.
9. This is the first time she (17 . see) ……….. such handsome boy.
10 . The Ajax Shoes Company (18 . employ) …….. 25 new men next month
11 . If I ( 19 . eat ) …………. breatfast this morning , I ( 20.be not ) ………. hungry now

III . Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D and correct again

1 . I’m sure he is incapable in running a mile in four minutes.
A B C D
2 . Good friendship should be basing on mutual understanding.
A B C D
3 . I’m delighted hearing that you have made much progress in your study.
A B C D
4 . They voluntarily spent their vacations to teach illiterate people to read & write.
A B C D
5 . You can congratulate yourself about having done an excellent job.
A B C D
Question: IV (10 points) Choose the word or phrase ( A,B,C,D ) which best complete each sentence
1. A good way to go to foreign countries is ________air
A.by B.in C.on D. with
2. All her family came to the airport to _____ her off her trip to Australia.
A.call B.get C. see D. take
3. Help !
A.Just a minute B. Moment C. I come at once D.Wait on
4. Tell me_______ there is anything special that you would like to do.
A. which B. if C. that D. so
5. She asked___________ whether she really wanted to take the exam.
A.anyone else B. each other C. herself D.one
6. When she answers the phone, she often _________ in a funny accent, which annoys me.
A.repeats B. says C. speaks D.tells
7. I am going to ___________all my clothes and decide which to keep and which to give away.
A. get on B. go through C. hand in D.look up

8. I must find out _________ the train leave.

A. if B. when C . as D. that
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9. Is there a place ____________ we can eat cheaply near here?
A. that B. there C.where D. which
10. He pointed to number 6 and said" That is the house she lives........"
.A. there B. where C. in D. in it
11. Smoking is a bad .....................
A. practice B. habit C. custom D. usage
12. The librarian asked us .................so much noise
A. not make B. don’t make C. not making D. not to make
13. No sooner.................the house than it started raining
A.we left B. had we left C. we had left D. did we leave
14. He has his lunch at the office, ....................?
A. had he B. did he C. hadn’t he D. doesn’t he
15. Some film stars .............be difficult to work with
A. say B. say to C. are said D. are said to

Question : V (10 points) Choose the word or phrase that is closest in meaning to the underlined
word.
1. More work has been done to eradicate illiteracy in our country.
A. put up with B. get rid of C. take control of D. cut down on
2. In tonight’s quiz, our contestants have come from all over the country.
A. losers B. judges C. competitors D. winners
3. The whole family usually tries to get together at Christmas.
A. contact B. gather C. relate D. communicate
4. Peter is busy mowing the lawn so he can not answer the phone.
A. cutting the lawn with a knife B. cutting the lawn with a pair of scissors
C. cutting the lawn with a sickle D. cutting the lawn with a machine
5. Each nation has many people who voluntarily take care of others.
A. look after B. take part in C. organize D. clean up
6. Landslides have cut off many villages in remote areas.
A. suburb B. central C. far away D. natural
7 . The transition from school to work does not happen smoothly to everyone.
A. without difficulties B. full of troubles C. with problems D. plenty of challenges
8 . Some high school students take part in helping the handicapped.
A. play a role of B. take a place of C. participate in D. are a part of
9 . The Manager had some letters to sign.
A. that he had to sign C. so that he signed
B. for signing D. which are for signing
10 . He got quite a lot of nice presents from his family, and one of them was a beautiful big drum.
A. books B. sweets C. gifts D. things
Question : VI (10 points) Give the correct form of the word in the bracket.
Example: he said “ Good morning” in a most friendly way. ( friend)
1. One of the most important qualities of friendship is ------------- SELF
2. One of the most important qualities for true friendship is …………. constant
3. Many children in mountainous areas have ---------- in learning to read and write difficult
4. Has any -----been made about the English competition ? announce
5 . My sister regularly writes --------------for newspapers poet
6. We must limit population -----------because our resources are limited grow
7. Although her visit was -----------------,we made her welcome just the same expect
8. Children get a great deal of -----------------------when Tet comes excite
9. The countryside looks very---------------------now colour
10. -----------------, many houses have to be demolished to make ways for the road luck

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Question VII : Read the passage and choose one correct answer for each question.
Making arrangements with Paul
A few days ago Paul phoned me and asked me whether I(1).......looking after his dog when he(2).......
away. I (3)......... that I didn't really like dog, but he said that he (4)......all his other friends, and that I (5).........
his only hope. He invited me round to his house (6)........... to meet the dog, and he told me that he would cook
dinner for me. An hour later he phoned again and said that he (7) .......after all, so I (8)..... meeting the following
day for lunch. The next morning he cancelled this oppointment and, after he told me sorry . He said that he
would bring the dog to my house at 6.00. " I don't know exactly where it is , " he said. " Could you tell me how
(9).....there?" I quickly said I (10).........out and put the phone down. Luckily I haven’t heard from him since .
1. A would mind B want C. like D. will help
2. A has gone B. went C. would go D. will help
3. A told him B. said to him C. asked him D. replied him
4. A asks B. would ask C. will ask D. had already
5.A am B.will be C. had been D. asked
6. A his evening B. that evening C. the evening D. in the evening
7. A had to go out B. went out C. goes out D. has to go out
8. A had suggested B would suggest C. suggested D. suggest
9. A do I get B. I get C. I will get D. I am getting
10. A went B. go C. will go D. was going
VIII : Read the passage and choose one correct answer for each question.
Conservation is the sensible use and protection of natural resources including plants, animals, mineral
deposits , soils , clean water, clean air, and fossil fuels such as coal, petroleum, and natural gas to ensure an
adequate supply for future generation.
Natural resources are grouped into two categories, renewable and nonrenewable. A renewable resource is one
that may be replaced over time by natural processes, such as fish populations or natural vegetation, or is
inexhaustible, such as solar energy. The goal of renewable resource conservation is to ensure that such
resources are not consumed faster than are replaced
Nonrenewable resources are those in limited supply that cannot be replaced or can be replaced only over
extremely long periods of time. Nonrenewable resources include fosasil fuels and mineral deposits, such as iron
ore and gold ore. Conservation activities for nonrenewable resources focus on maintaining an adequate supply
of these resources well into the future.
1. What is the purpose of conservation mentioned in the passage ?
A. To make use of natural resources
B. To ensure an adequate supply of natural resources for future generations.
C. To maintain an adequate supply of water for future
D. To replace renewable resources.
2. The word inexhaustible is similar in meaning to
A. unlimited B. bottomless
C. boundless D. never- ending
3. Natural vegetation is an example of
A. nonrenewable resources B. the resource to feed fish populations
C. the resource that may be replaced by natural processes
D. inexhaustible resources
4. Conservationists work to ensure that
A. fish are consumed faster than fossil fuels
B. people consume resources more economically
C. nonrenewable resources are consumed faster
D. renewable resources are replaced
5. Gold ore is mentioned as
A. a kind of mineral B. a renewable resource
C. an example of fossil fuel D. an adequate supply for future
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Question: IX (10points) Rewrite each sentence, starting as shown, so that the meaning stays the same.
Example: I haven’t enjoyed myself so much for years.
Answer: It’s years since I enjoyed myself so much.
1. He’s very thin, that’s why he feels the cold so much.
If he .......................................................................................
2 He was crossing the road . I caught sight of him
I noticed ..............................................................................
3. If the plane hadn’t been diverted, they would have arrived early.
Had .......................................................................................
. 4. She hadn’t known me until my mother told her.
Not Until .......................................................................................
5 . Tom wasn’t interested in mathematics.
Tom wishes .......................................................................................
6 . You think Tom should write to his parents . He hasn’t writen to them for years
It’s time ....................................................................................... .
7. They made the children do this
The children. .............................................................................................
8. “ You stole my dictionary !” said William.
- William accused..................................................................... .
9. Despite knowing the area well , I got lost
Although .............................................................................................
10.. “Don’t touch the gates, Madam” said the lift operator
- The lift operator warned. .....................................................................
Question : X (10 points) Fill in the gap with one suitable word to complete the paragraph.
THE POST OFFICE
Over the past ( o ) years, Vietnam has quickly (1) ……… its telephone system.Vietnam ranks second
only to China for (2)………… in the number of telephone subscribers. It is among the 30 countries in the world
that have more than two million telephone (3)………….
In the early 1990s, there were only 140,000 telephones (4) …….. Vietnam. At present, we have more
than six million subscribers.
In 1996, Vietnam began upgrading its fixed telephone (5)…….. and changing numbers from six to seven
digits in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City as well as five to six digits in other (6)……….
Five years later the mobile phone system was upgraded to meet the growth in (7) ………... demand. Since 2000,
Vietnam has reduced the price of several (8)………. , especially in the monthly (9) ……… for fixed and mobile
telephones.
In the future, more attention will be paid to the rural areas. At present, 93 percent of (10)…….. across
Vietnam have telephone services. A network of 6,014 communal post offices have been set up across the country.
Eg ( 0 . few )

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I. PRONUNCIATION (5 points)
Part 1: Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others. (3 points)
1. A. cheap B. character C. children D. church
2. A. cough B. though C. rough D. tough
3. A. tidal B. sight C. describe D. mineral
Part 2: Choose the word which is stressed differently from the others. (2 points)
1. A. jumper B. homework C. trousers D. machine
2. A. dormitory B. category C. priority D. ordinary

II. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY ( 30 points)

Part 1: Choose the best answer among A, B, C or D. (10 points)
1. Hue is the city …….
A. in which I was born.
B. in that I was born.
C. where I was born in.
D. I was born.
2. I didn’t have an umbrella , so I got wet.
A. If I had had an umbrella, I wouldn’t get wet.
B. If I had had an umbrella, I would get wet.
C. I had had an umbrella, I wouldn’t have got wet.
D. Had I had an umbrella, I wouldn’t have got wet.
3. She was poor ……… honest.
A. so B. but C. because D. however
4. I can't stand …... in hot weather.
A. to walk B. walking C. walk D. to walking
5. The coffee was too hot for me to drink.
A. The coffee is so hot that I can’t drink it.
B. The coffee is so hot that I can’t drink.
C. The coffee was so hot that I couldn’t drink.
D. The coffee was so hot that I couldn’t drink it.
6. This is the best movie …... I have seen.
A. which B. where C. whose D. that
7. You …... open the door before the train gets into the station. It's very dangerous.
A. must B. mustn't C. should D. don't have to
8. English is a …… easy language to learn.
A. compared B. comparative C. comparatively D. comparable
9. Let's go somewhere else. There's …... noise in this room.
A. too many B. too much C. enough D. too
10. Nobody will go there, …... ?
A. will he B. won’t he C. will they D. won’t they

Part 2: Choose the correct word to complete each sentence. (10 points)

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complaint contact conversation effect use

1. My teacher made a ........………… about me to the principal.

2. After lengthy negotiations they managed to come to an ........………… .
3. Lots of charities can make ........………… of old clothing and other household goods.
4. I had a stupid ........………… with my brother about which TV programme to watch.
5. I had a long ........………… with Aunt Judith on the phone today.
6. The constant sun is having a terrible ........………… on my skin.
7. Jill finally made ........………… with her brother who was travelling in India.
8. Rod decided to take ........………… of the good weather and go for a long walk.
9. It’s important to pay ........………… to the road signs when driving in a foreign country.
10. Sue felt that her time at college was the most exciting …………… of her life.

Part 3: Use the word given in capitals at the end of each line to form a word that fits in the space in the same
line. The first one has been done for you (0). (10points)
EAT MORE FRUIT AND VEGETABLES
A recent report on the (0) eating habits of children in Britain EAT
suggests that children from the age of three to sixteen show a
strong (1) ......................... for vegetables and only eat LIKE
(2) ...........................amounts of fruit and vegetables at Christmas. SUFFICE
One researcher says not eating (3) ......................... may have PROPER
serious consequences on a child’s (4) .............................and physical SPEAK
development, resulting in poorer performance at school. One
(5) ............................. is to give children extra iron and vitamins but SOLVE
in the long run it is more (6) .................................if children get the EFFECT
right ingredients in their (7) .................................diet. DAY
(8) ..............................., parents choose food for their children that is FORTUNATE
quick and (9) ...............................to prepare, rather than food which CONVENIENCE
is fresh and healthy. (10) ............................., it is difficult later to get CONSEQUENCE
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III. LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS (5 points)
Choose the correct response (A, B, C, or D).
1. “Cigarette?” - “_________”
A. I smoke five cigarettes a day. B. It’s very expensive.
C. Not really. D. No, thanks.
2. “Is it far to the international airport from here?” - “_________”
A. Yeah, it’s pretty far. B. By taxi.
C. None at all. D. Sure, no problem.
3. “No one can play football as well as Bill.” - “_________”
A. You’re right. He doesn’t play it well. B. Yes, he’s a professional player.
C. No, de doesn’t like football. D. Yes, about once a week.
4. “Would you mind turning down the volume?” - “_________”
A. Of course. B. I’d be glad to. C. Not at all. D. Yes, sure.
5. “Why don’t you take a break?” - “_________”
A. Because I’m tired. B. I don’t agree.
C. Sure, go ahead. D. I guess I should.

IV. READING COMPREHENSION ( 30 points)

Part 1: Read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space. (10 points)

GENDER GAP IN EDUCATION

For many years now, British girls have performed much better in exams than boys. Most theories about
the causes of this gap ---(1)--- the sexes have blamed the education ---(2)--- . However, new research suggests
that boys’ poor performance has nothing to do ---(3)--- internal practices at schools. Instead external factors,
such as different learning styles and how children are ---(4)--- up, have to be considered.
For this ---(5)--- ,many educationalists are now studying how boys and girls learn to read. They believe
that, since reading is ---(6)--- taught either by mothers or by female primary school teachers, many boys ---
(7)--- reading as a woman’s activity and this puts them ---(8)--- it.
Another factor could be that boys are generally more ---(9)--- than girls. When they can’t be the best,
they would rather ---(10)--- up on education than be considered average. Girls seem much happier to be second
best.
1. A. among B. between C. beside D. beyond
2. A. method B. style C. technique D. system
3. A. by B. from C. at D. with
4. A. brought B. raised C. given D. grown
5. A. cause B. purpose C. reason D. objective
6. A. hardly B. generally C. rarely D. lately
7. A. look B. notice C. see D. watch
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9. A. determined B. optimistic C. possessive D. competitive
10. A. give B. take C. break D. turn

Part 2: Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only ONE word in each
space. (15 points)

FAMILY LIFE
In a big family like mine you have a (1) ...…………..... of arguments. (2) ...…………..... weekend, for
example, we have been trying to decide on our summer holiday. (3) ...…………..... is amazing how difficult this
kind of decision can be when you have to consider so (4) ...………… different ideas. It can be hard enough for
two people to agree, but (5) ...…………..... are eight of us! My mum wants to go to the mountains, but (6) ...
…………...... else does. (7) ...…………..... three of my brothers want to go to the beach, but that’s the (8) ...
…………..... place my dad refuses to go. (9) ...…………..... of my parents wants to go abroad – (10) ...
…………..... say it’s too expensive. Unfortunately, my sister Sonya wants to go to Disney World. Dad says
fine, so long as she pays for (11) ...…………..... . Of course, my older sister wants to go away with her friends,
but Mum says she is too young to go on holiday on her (12) ...…………..... .
And me? I’ll go anywhere. (13) ...…………..... I’d really like is if (14) ...…………..... could just agree with
each (15) ...…………..... on something for once.
Part 3: Read the passage and circle the best answer (A, B, C, or D) to each question.
(5 points)
WHO IS REALLY ON THE INTERNET?
One of the great things about the Internet, as well as one of its biggest problems, is that people are
basically anonymous on it. In Internet chat rooms and web cafés, people can use a different name and even
create an entirely different identity if they want to.
In some ways, this is a good thing. For many people, it gives them the chance to do things that they
could never do in real life. For example, a person might be very shy in real life, but that same person may find
the courage to make friends on the Internet because it feels safer. In addition, people in some countries are not
free to express their opinions, especially if they don’t like the government. By using a different identity on the
Internet, they can express their opinions without worrying about getting in trouble.
That same freedom to be ‘another person’ on the Internet, however, causes many problems as well. The
major problem is Internet fraud. Many dishonest people use the Internet to pretend to be a different person.
Then they trick a person into trusting them in some way and take their money. In one case, two Japanese men
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hopeful Filipinos, but none of the people ever got their visas. The number of these kinds of crime is quickly
rising. Last year, Internet criminals stole over
$ 350 million from trusting people. When you consider that only $ 57 million was stolen in bank robberies in all
of Europe, it is easy to see that Internet crime is a serious problem.
1. The word ‘anonymous’ in bold in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. nameless B. dishonest C. trusting D. criminal
2. According to paragraph 2, all of the following are true of the Internet EXCEPT _______.
A. it allows people to safely oppose their government
B. it makes it easier for people to express themselves
C. it gets people in trouble
D. it helps shy people make friends
3. The word ‘they’ in bold in paragraph 2 refers to _______.
A. people B. countries C. opinions D. friends
4. The author mentions two Japanese men in order to _______.
A. suggest that there is a lot of Internet crime in Japan.
B. show that getting a visa is very difficult in Japan.
C. give an example of fraud on the Internet.
D. show that you shouldn’t trust anyone on the Internet.
5. Why does the author mention bank robberies?
A. To show that there is more money in Internet crime than in robbing banks.
B. To suggest that Internet crime is easier than robbing banks.
C. To show that Internet crime is much more common than other types of crime.
D. To show that banks are safer than the Internet.
V. WRITING ( 30points)
Part 1: Complete the second sentence so that it has the similar meaning to the first one, by using the word
given.( Do not change the word given.) ( 10 points)
1. It’s a long time since our last conversation. spoken
We ……………………………………………….................…………………………….….
2. During dinner, the phone rang. I
When ………………………………………….........................……...…………………….
3. Do you have any plans for Saturday evening? doing
What …………………………………………………………...................…….………….?
4. Please don’t open the window. you
I’d ……………………………………………………………....................………………......
5. I haven’t been to the cinema for two months. time
The ……………………….......................………………………………………………...…
6. We had to do a lot of homework at school. made
We …………………………………………………………………………………………….
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We’ll …………………………………………………………………………………………..
8. As people get older, their eyesight becomes weaker. worse
The older ……………………………………………………………………………………..
9. That old keyboard is not worth repairing. pointless
It is ……………………………………………………………………………………………
10. I’ve never been to a less exciting concert. least
It is …………………………………………………………………………………………….
Part 2: Read the following paragraph about oil and gas supplies. One word is missing from each line. Put an
oblique stroke (/) where the word has been omitted and write the missing word in each blank. The first one
has been done for you. (10 points)
Although the world’s energy resources/taken many 0. have .
millions of years to produce, we quickly beginning 1. __________________
to exhaust these supplies. Recently UN committee 2. __________________
reported that world’s oil and gas supplies 3. __________________
would about 100 years if used carefully. The report 4. __________________
stated that there be enough oil and gas for a century 5. __________________
only if the present demand could controlled. If the 6. __________________
demand continued grow, the report said that fuel 7. __________________
supplies would last for less forty years. According 8. __________________
to the report, governments must now steps to 9. __________________
control the amounts of fossil fuels are used. 10. __________________

Part 3: Write an essay ( at least 200 words) on the following topic: (10 points)
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 ENGLISH PRACTICE 94
I. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY ( 35 points)
Part 1: Choose the best answer among A,B,C or D. (15 points)
1. My mother used to ………. research in this library when she was a student.
A. make B. do C. making D. doing
2. Let’s go to the beach this weekend, ………… ?
A shall we B. do we C. don’t we D. will we
3. I wish he ……….. that.
A. doesn’t say B. didn’t say C. hasn’t said D. hadn’t said
4. My father has gone away. He’ll be back ……… a week.
A. for B. at C. until D. in
5. Don’t do this all at once; Do it little .................... little.
A. by B. to C. from D. with
6. They are both good ............. because they type carefully.
A. typewriters B. typists C. typers D. typemen
7. We didn’t ...............to the station in time to catch the train.
A. get B. reach C. arrive D. approach
8. I don’t think that purple shirt .............. with your yellow skirt.
A. suits B. fits C. goes D. wears
9. We had to stop for gasoline at a filling ............... .
A. garage B. service C. station D. pump
10. ................ you study harder, you won’t pass the examination.
A. If B. Although C. Despite D. Unless
11. He ordered them …….. it again.
A. don’t do B. not do C. not to do D. didn’t do
12. Quite soon, the world is going to ...................... energy resources.
A. run out of B. get into C. keep up with D. come up again
13. We decided not to go camping because of the ………rain.
A. great B. strong C. heavy D. extra
14. Mary works at a supermarket. She ………. $ 5 an hour.
A. pays B. brings C. takes D. earns
15. The students have got ……….. news about their exams.
A. many B. some C. few D. a few
Part 2: Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tense or form. (10 points)
1. Quang ......................................... (talk) to another student when I ................................... (see)
him today.
2. That proposal ........................................( consider) by the members right now.
3. Less than half of the cans of paint ......................................(use) up to now.
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 4. A: I ................................. (lose) my glasses. I can’t find them anywhere. I .................................
(look for) them for hours.
B: Don’t worry. I .................................(do) the same thing the other week but I ..........................
(find) them a few days later.
5. He is working tomorrow. If he .................................(have) a day off tomorrow, he ....................
(go) to the beach.

. Part 3: Correct the words in bold. (10 points)

Ex:: Jane did a lot of mistakes in her composition. …..made……...…
1. I’m afraid you’ve lost your test. You only got 23%. ……………………

2. Congratulations! You’ve gained first prize in the competitions! ……………………

3. I’ve asked everyone where Jane is, but none can tell me. ……………………

4. I’m a bit short of cash. Can you borrow me some until tomorrow? ……………………
5. Gills has got a good job and wins a good salary. ……………………

6. Do you mind if I make a photograph of you? ……………………

7. Our school is nearby to the town centre. ……………………

8. It’s so peaceful living in the nature away from the city. ……………………
9. I feel asleep. Do you mind if I go to bed? ……………………

10. My mother tried to avoid me from going to the club. .…………………..

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II. READING COMPREHENSION ( 35 points)
Part 1: Use one of these words in its correct form to complete the text. (10 points)
retire, promote, redundant, interview, contract, reference,
pensioner, applicant, career, train, employment
ADVICE TO YOUNG PEOPLE ABOUT TO START WORK
In these days of high (0) unemployment, it is often difficult for young people to find a job. If they are
lucky enough to be asked to go for a(n) (1)…………………….………… , they may find that there are at least 20
other (2) ………………………..……for the job. If a company is thinking of offering you a job, they will ask you
for at least one (3) ………………………....……from either your previous employer or someone who knows you
well. Before taking up your job, you may have to sign a (4) …………………………. You will probably have to do
some (5) ………………………… , which help you to do the job more successfully. Once you have decided that
this is your chosen (6)…………………………, you will then have to work hard to try and get (7)
…………………………, which usually brings more responsibility and more money! If you are unlucky, you may
be made (8)…………………………, and not be able to find another job. It is also a good idea to pay some
money into a (9) …………………………scheme, which will help you to look after yourself and your family when
you are (10) …………………………. Finally, good luck!

Part 2: Read the passage below and choose the correct answer among A, B, C or D (10 points)

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The word theatre comes from Greek and literally means seeing place. The theatre has been popular in
ancient times. People did not go to the theatre simply to see an interesting ........(1)........ for the plays formed
part of religious festivals. ........(2)........ early Greek theatres consisted of no more than a flat space with an altar
at the foot of a hillside. ........(3)........ that time, there were no........(4)........ as there are in modern theatres, so
the ........(5)........ stood or sat on the slopes of the hillside. Gradually, special theatres were made by building
large stone or wooden steps one ........(6)........ another up the hillside. In later times, a hut was built at the far
side of the acting area where it formed a background for the actors ........(7)........ the parts of the different
characters. Eventually, a ........(8)........ platform was built so that the actors could be seen more clearly. This
was the first appearance of anything ........(9)........ our modern stage. As well as these permanent theatres,
there were simple wooden stages .........(10)........ around by actors wandering from one place to another.
There was also a hut with curtains that served both as background scenery and as a dressing room.

1. A. scene B. performance C. scenery D. stage

2. A. Whole B. Complete C. Full D. All
3. A. In B. For C. At D. On
4. A. chairs B. benches C. seats D. stools
5. A. watchers B. players C. viewers D. audiences
6. A. among B. between C. around D. behind
7. A. playing B. making C. doing D. being
8. A. lifted B. raised C. moved D. pulled
9. A. as B. like C. equal D. similar
10. A. carried B. held C. brought D. fetched

Part 3: Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only ONE
word in each space. (15 points)
A POP STAR
John Lennon was (0)born in Liverpool in 1940. He was always (1).................................on music and
played in a pop group (2) ........................................ school and Art college .
John (3).................................. married to Cynthia in 1962 and they had a son (4)...............................
name was Julian. At that time, John was a member of a group (5)................................“ The Beatles” . Many
beautiful songs (6) .................................. written by John and wherever the group went, crowds of fans
gathered to see them . They (7).................................... scream and faint when “ The Beatles” played and lots of
people have their hair cut in a Beatles style. Soon, everyone had heard (8)..................................... “The
Beatles” and John was (9).............................. richer than he had ever thought.
Having achieved world-wide success, John started to make records (10)................................. his own
after 1968 , and it was in the same year when (11).................................... marriage to Cynthia came to an end.
He had met Yoko Ono (12).......................... he married the following year. John lost weight and grew his hair
long , as can (13) ................................ seen on the covers of the records that he made with Yoko. He set up
home in the United States and had a son called Sean.

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 Many people considered John Lennon to be (14) ............................... most talented of all “The
Beatles”. He sang about peace and love and so when he was murdered by one of his fans, outside his New
York apartment , the whole world (15).................................... shocked . More than 50,000 fans turned up to a
ceremony in his memory. He was only forty when he died.

III. WRITING: ( 30 points)

Part 1: There is a mistake in each sentence below. Underline the mistake and write the correct
sentence. (10 points)
EX: I am reading a book which it is very interesting.
→ I am reading a book which is very interesting.

1. My mother, that is nearly 60, is coming to live with us.

…………………………………………………..................................…...............…...…..
2. Andrew has been a teacher of English since a very long time.
…………………………………………………….......................................................……
3. It is not easy to grow up children in a modern world.
……………………………………………………..........................................................…
4. I think we should go some sightseeing this afternoon.
………………………………………………………............................….....................….
5. The room where I am staying in is very noisy.
……………………………………………………………...............................................…
6. This is Peter, who his sister works at your school.
………………………………………………………...................................................……
7. Do you want to see the pictures that we took them on holiday?
……………………………………………………………...............................................…
8. Have you ever considered to become a professional footballer?
…………………………………………………………..................................................…
9. I’ll give Tania your letter if she will come to school tomorrow.
…………………………………………………………………………...............................
10. I’ve really got to cut up smoking.
…………………………………………………………..................................…..........….
Part 2: Complete the second sentence so that it has the similar meaning to the first sentence
using the word given. Do not change the word given. ( 10 points)

1. Could you possibly help me with this box? mind

Would ……………………………………………………………………………....................
2. “Who ate the cake?” she asked. had
She wanted...………………………………………………………………....…....................
3. What sort of weather did you have on holiday? like
What ……………………………………………………………………….…….....................
4. I am not good at skiing, but I’d like to learn. not
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5. The exam wasn’t as hard as I expected. than
The exam…………………………………………………………………………..................
6. Don’t forget to contact me if you come to London. touch
Don’t forget to…………………………………………………………………………........….
7. Make sure that you don’t arrive late. turn
Make sure that…………………………………………………………………………........…
8. Your English will improve if you keep practising. get
Your English…………………………………………………………………………...........…
9. Normally I have a ten-minute journey to school. me
Normally………………………………………………………………………….................…
10. She is keen on meeting people from other countries. who
She wants………………………………………………………………………….............….
Part 3: In about 250 words, write about the advantages and disadvantages of a child in a large
family. (10 points)

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 ENGLISH PRACTICE 95
SECTION TWO: GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY (6 pts.)
Question 1. Choose the best option:(2pts)
1. Tom and Mary never came to class late. ..................................
A. So did we B. Neither did we C. We did either D. Neither we did
2. I remember ....................to Hanoi when I was a very small child.
A. taking B. to take C. to be taken D. being taken
3. Helen asked me ......................the film called “Star Wars”.
A. if I had seen B. have I seen C. have you seen D. if had I seen
4. At first I found ......................to get used to .....................on the other side of the road.
A. it difficult - drive B. difficult - drive
C. it difficult - driving D. difficult- driving
5. Had we known your new address, we .................to see you.
A. would have come B. will come C. would come D. came
6. I don’t believe a word she said; I think he just made.......................that story.
A. out B. up C. off D. down
7. She warned me........................
A. to not do it B. I should do it C. about to do it D. not to do it
8. .................had they recovered from the first earthquake when they felt the second tremor.
A. Scarely B. Never C. No sooner D. Just
9. Jason’s professor had him......................his thesis many times before allowing him to present
it to the committee.
A. rewrites B. rewriting C. rewrite D. to rewrite
10. The problems .......................last year caused to the committee members to table the
proposal temporarily.
A. were discovered B. which was discovered C. that discovered D. discovered
Question 2. Give the correct tense of the verbs in brackets: (2pts)
Jane (1. join). ..............our firm twelve years ago. She had worked for the previous seven
years with an advertising company and (2. acquire)....................much useful experience. For
the first eight years with us, she (3. work)..................in the Sales Department, and (4.
work)...................there when I became a Managing Director. Since then she (5.
work)................as my personal assistant, and (6.prove).........................herself to be
outstandingly capable on many occasions. She (7.work) ..................... on the top floor, in an
office next to mine, but at the moment she (8.work).......................in London on a special
assignment.
Question 3. Use the correct form of the words given in brackets to fill in the blanks in each
sentence: (2pts)
1. She has one of the biggest ...................................in Britain. (COLLECT)
2. The judge told him it was ..................................to drink and drive, and banned him for a year.
(RESPONSIBLE)
3. The keys were locked inside the car . ................, a side window was open. (LUCKY)
4. Three firms are in ...............................for the same contract.(COMPETE)

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5. It is forbidden to hunt for that kind of bird. It has been listed as one of the
.....................species. (DANGER)
6. The government is spending a lot of money in the attempt to fight against ........................
(LITERATE)
7. These shoes look quite smart but they’re terribly.............................. (COMFORT)
8. Burning coal is an ......... way of heating a house. Gas is much cheaper. (ECONOMY)

SECCTION THREE. READING (6pts.)

Question 1. Read the following passage and fill each gap with ONE suitable word: (2pts)
How easy is (1).................... to understand another person’s character? My friend Jack
was once a rather annoying person. He was always getting (2)......................trouble because he
was so disobedient. In class he was very talkative and never stopped (3)....................jokes. The
teachers all told him (4).....................was impolite because he interrupted them. When I met
him, he was very unfriendly and didn’t want to talk to me (5).......................all. People told me
he stole things and that he was dishonest. His school work was terrible. He didn’t take any pride
in his writing, he never (6).....................enough time doing his homework, and that he was not at
all conscientious. One day he saw a gang of boys attacking an old man. Jack hated violence and
he fought them all (7)................ they ran away. He was awarded a medal for bravery. After that
people changed their (8).................about him.
Question 2. Read the passage bellow and then choose a suitable word A, B, C or D to fill in
each blank :( 2pts)
PROBLEMS OF WATCHING TELEVISION IN BRITAIN
British parents are always complaining that their children spend too much time gluing to
the telly and not enough(1)..................other activities like sports and reading. A survey recently
carried out on people’s viewing habits (2).................. not disapprove it. It shows that young
people in Britain spend on (3)...................twenty three hours a week in front of the television,
(4)......................works out at over three hours every day.
What is surprising, however, is the fact that the average adult watches even more: an
incredible 28 hours a week. We seem to have become a nation of telly addicts. Just about
(5)...................household in the country has a television and over half have two or more.
According (6)...................the survey, people nowadays don’t just watch television sitting in
their living room, they watch it in the kitchen and in bed as well.
The Education Minister said a (7).....................weeks ago that Britain’s pupils should
spend more time reading. Unfortunately , parents are not setting a good example: adults do
(8)................reading than young people. In fact, reading is (9).....................the bottom of their
list of favorite pastimes. They would(10) ......................listen to the radio, go to the cinema or
hire a video to watch on their television at home.
1.A. at B. on C. for D. in
2.A. does B. do C. is D. has
3.A. time B. Sunday C. weekend D. average
4.A. which B. what C. who D. where
5.A. none B. neither C. every D. all
6.A. for B. to C. with D. on
7.A. lot B. little C. number D. few
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8.A. more B. better C. less D. most
9. A. on B. to C. at D. in
10. had better B. prefer C. like D. rather
Question 3. Read the following passage and then choose the best answer A, B, C or D :
(2pts)
After inventing dynamite, Swedish-born Alfred Nobel became a very rich man.
However, he foresaw its universally destructive powers too late. Nobel preferred not to be
remembered as the inventor of dynamite so in 1895, just two weeks before his death, he created
a fund to be used for awarding prizes to people who made worthwhile contributions to mankind.
Originally there were five awards: literature, physics, chemistry, medicine and peace.
Economics was added in 1968, just sixty-seven years after the first awards ceremoney.
Nobel’s original legacy of nine million dollars was invested, and the interest on this
sum is used for the awards which vary from $30.000 to $ 125.000.
Every year on December 10th , the anniversary of Nobel’s death, the awards (gold
medal, illuminated diploma ,and money) are presented to the winners. Sometimes politics plays
an important role in the judges’decisions. Americans have won numerous science awards, but
relatively few literature prizes.
No awards were presented from 1940 to 1942 at the beginning of World War II. Some
people have won two prizes, but this is rare, others have shared their prizes.
1.Where was Alfred Nobel born?
A. in America B. in Spain
C. In Sweden D. In Switzeland
2.When did the first award ceremony take place?
A. 1901 B. 1895 C. 1962 D. 1968
3.Why was the Nobel prize established?
A. to resolve political differences
B. to recognize worthwhile contributions to humanity
C. to spend money D. to honour the inventor of dynamite
4.In which area have American received the most awards?
A. peace B. literature C. economics D. science
5.Which of the following sentences is NOT true?
A. Awards vary in monetary value
B. Politics can play an important role in selecting the winners
C. Ceremonies are held on December 10 to commemorate Nobel’s invention
D. A few individuals have won two awards
6. In how many fields are prizes bestowed?
A. 2 B. 6 C. 5 D. 10
SECTION FOUR: WRITING (6pts)
Question 1.
Read the passage and find out an odd word out in each line. There is an example in the first
line: (2pts)
0........to............ I could to remember one of the good things I did. While I was walking
1. .................... along the road the other one day I happened to notice a small brown
2. .................... leather purse which lying on the pavement. I picked it up and
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3. .................... had opened it to see if I could find out the owner’s name. There
4. ................... . was nothing in it except of some small change and a photograph
5. .................... of a woman about 40 years old. Though I put the photograph back and
6. ................. .. took the purse to the police station, at where I handed it to the
7. ................. ... sergean in charge. Before I left, the sergeant he made a note of my
8. .................. . name and address in case of the owner of the purse wanted to write
and thank me.
Question 2. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the
same as the sentence printed before it: (2pts)
1. Our house is going to be painted by a local firm.
 We are ..........................................................................................................................
2. It was such a dull play that he fell asleep.
 The play .......................................................................................................................
3. She didn’t say a word as she left the room.
 She left the room ..........................................................................................................
4. “I didn’t steal the bicycle” he said “I just borrowed it.”
 He denied.................................................. but admitted ...............................................
5. I just had time to put up my umbrella before the rain came down in torrents.
 No sooner ......................................................................................................................
6. Is smoking permitted in Vietnamese cinemas?
 Are we ............... ...........................................................................................................
7. Because he didn’t study hard, he failed the exam.
 Had ................................................................................................................................
8. Her grief was so great that she almost fainted.
 So ...................................................................................................................................
Question 3. Write a passage (150-180 words) about your last summer holiday: (2pts)

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