TEST 1

READING (10pts)
I. Choose the word or phrase that best completes each of the sentences. Write A, B, C, or D in the
boxes. (2pts)
1. His car (catch) ______ fire while he ( drive) _________ home. 1.
A. caught/is driving B. caught/was driving C. catches/ was driving D. caught/were driving
2. James is in the hospital________ but he can’t wait to go home and say “ thanks” to Buddy. 2.
A. recovering B. is recovering C. recovered D. recovers
3. He swerved to _______ crashing into it and drove into a low wall. 3.
A. admit B. remind C. avoid D. request
4. Don’t be afairf of the dog, He’s_________ 4.
A. harmful B. harmness C. harmless D. unharm
5.Eating before swimming can lead to stomach cramps or you might_______. 5.
A. drewn B. drown C. have headache D. shock
6. Dive- ______ can be a lot of fun , but it can also be dangerous. 6.
A. jumping B. bombbing C. bombing D. bumping
7. Aftera few minutes, the wind stopped and we slowly made our way _____ from the basement 7.
A. out B. toward C. down D. up
8. It was a horrible experience and we were _______ it was over. 8.
A. relieved B. received C. reserved D. release

II. Look at the signs and their explanations. Choose the correct explanation for each sign, write A, B,
C, or D in the boxes. (1pts)
1. A. We must save water every day. 1.
B. We must save money in the water pipe.

C. We must turn on the faucet to earn

money.

2. For sale A. We can’t cross the road. 2.

Gremlins Computer Game (ages 8 and above) B. We can cross the road.
Unwanted gift – box unopened. Tel: 282139 C. We mustn’t cross the road.

3. A. The owner has never used the computer 3

game.
B. The person doesn’t want to play with the
computer game.

C. The owner is too old to sell the computer

game.

4. A. A person is doing something here. 4.

B. You can’t do anything
C. Work ahead.

III. Read the text and complete the missing words. Write ONE word for each space. (1pts)
A fracture is the separation of (1)__________object or material into two or more pieces under the 1.
action of stress. The fracture of a solid usually occurs (2) ______ the development of certain 2.
displacement discontinuity surfaces within the solid. (3) _________ a displacement develops 3.
perpendicular to the surface of displacement, it (4) ______ called a normal tensile crack or simply 4.a
crack; if a displacement develops tangentially to the surface of displacement, it is called a shear
 crack, slip band, or dislocation.

IV. Read the text and the following statements, then write True for right statement or False for
wrong information in the box (2pts)

The ancient town of Hoi An lies on the river Thu Bon, more than 30 kilometers to the South of
Da Nang. Occupied by early westem traders, Hoi An was one of the major old- time commercial ports
of South Asia in the 16th century.
Hoi An is famous for old temples, pagodas, tiled-roof houses and narrow streets. Tourists can
visit the relics of Sa Huynh and Cham cavitation. They can also enjoy the beautiful scenery of the
river Thu Bon, Cua Dai beach, etc. In recent years, Hoi An has be come a very popular tourist
destination in Viet Nam. Importantly, the committee of the world. Heritages of UNESCO officially
certified Hoi An as a world heritage site in 1999.

1. Hoi An is the ancient town in Quang Nam. 1.

2. It is famous for high building. 2.
3. Tourists can visit old temples, pagodas and tiled-roof house in Hoi An. 3.
4. Hoi An was recognized as a world Heritage site in 1999. 4.

V. Read the passage and choose the best answer A,B,C, or D to complete the passage. (4pts)

My name is Pallapah and I live in Bangkok (1) ____________ Thailand.

We (2) ____________ live in the country. My dad and his brothers were farmers. But due to money
problems, my dad decided (3) ____________ to Bangkok, our Capital city. None of us really like (4)
____________ here because of all the traffic and (5) ____________ . And because of the high cost of living,
we canh buy a house yet.
(6)____________ we would all prefer to live on the farm, we can (7)______ more money here in the
city. So (8) _____________ all the problems, we will probably stay here.

1. A. in B.on C.at D.of 1.

2. A.used to B.use to C. get used to D.were used to 2.
3. A.move B.to move C.moving D.to moving 3.
4. A.live B.to live C.living D. B&C 4.
5. A.polltuted B.noisy C.pollution D.crowed 5.
6. A.Because B.Although C.So D.However 6.
7. A.make B.do C.take D.earn 7.
8. A.despite B.inspite C.despite of D. because of 8.

WRITING (5pts)
I/ Each of the following sentences has a mistake. Identify and write it in the box (2pts)
1. All the car parks were full, so we had to look at somewhere to park. 1.
2. She thinks Dan is enjoying living away from home when he goes to University. 2.
3. The situation is already very badly and it is getting worse. 3.
4. The government tried providing facilities for these migrants. 4.

II. Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Use no more than 5 words.
Write only the missing words. (3pts)
1. This is the first time I saw you.
 I have ____________________________________________________ .
2. She failed in the exam because of her laziness.
 She failed in the exam because ________________________________.
3. The front yard is too small for children to play .

 The front yard isn’t _________________________________ play.

4. It’s not as cheap as it was.

 It’s more _______________________________________________.

5. I often listen to music in my free time.

I often spend _______________________________________to music.

6. Eating Chinese food is new to me.

 I am _________________________________ Chinese food.

TEST 2

READING (10pts)
I. Choose the word or phrase that best completes each of the sentences. Write A, B, C, or D in the
boxes. (2pts)
1. I dream………… work in my sleep. 1.
A. of B. about C. for D. with
2. He suddenly ………….. a match and looked at the time. 2.
A. struck B. strike C. burned D. hit
3. He …………… to move to a new house for a year before he was able to do so. 3.
A. planned B. was planning C. had been planning D. have been planning
4. The car was badly …………………. 4.
A. destroyed B. hurt C. damaged D. broken
5. They watched TV ………….. they had dinner. 5.
A. when B. since C. after D. before
6. That is the store ……….I buy my clothes. 6.
A. which B. what C. where D. when
7. Edinburg is a great city and it …………….. attracts a lot of tourists. 7.
A. never B. always C. ever D. sometimes
8. She is very ……………. at windsurfing. 8.
A. best B. well C. good D. better

III/ Look at the signs. Match the correct explanation to each sign, write correct number next to the letter
in the box: (2pts)

A. C.CUSTOMER OFFER

BUY TWO OF OUR LARGE CAKES AND A.

GET A THIRD SMALL ONE

FREE
 D. PLEASE GIVE UP YOUR SEAT TO
PEOPLE CARRYING CHILDREN
B.

B.

Explanation

1. compulsory straight ahead

2. People carrying children are requested to remain seated

3. No entry…

4. If somebody carrying a child gets on, offer them your seat

5. overtaking prohibited

6. If you pay for two large cakes, we give you a small one as a present.

7. vehicle prohibited in both directions

8. When you buy two large cakes, we charge you for only one of them.

IV. Read the passage and choose the best answer A,B,C, or D to complete the passage. (3pts)
Hi Erica!

Greetings from Barcelona! I am here with my parents and I am having a (1)….. of a time. We have been here since
Sunday and have already seen and done so much.

On Monday, we went to see the Medrano Circus. I was so (2) ……. as I had never been to the circus before. It was a
perfect evening full of amazing (3) ………. . Most of all, I enjoyed (4) …………. the trapeze artists flying high up in the
air. I have never seen anything like it! It was a hair – (5)…….. experience! Luckily, no one fell down! Of course, there
were also clowns dressed in funny costumes too, as well as other artists. If you ever get the chance to see this
famous circus, you should go – it is a(n) (6)………. experience. And, don’t forget to try the candy apples – they are
the best!

Hope you are having a fun time too. See you soon!

Love,

Timothy

1. A.shark B. whale C.dolphin D.tuna 1.

2. A.exciting B.excited C.excitement D.interesting 2.
3. A.tricks B.landmarks C.souvenirs D.gifts 3.
4. A.watching B.watch C.watched D.to watch 4.
5. A.raising B.hiking C.riding D.driving 5.
6. A.forgetful B.forgettable C.unforgettable D.forgetfulness 6.
V. Read the text and questions below. For each question, choose the correct answer, write A, B, C,
or D in the boxes. (2pts)

People often ask me who I have to thank for my success as a pianist and songwriter. They expect to hear that I
was born into a musical family and had an excellent piano teacher. However, the truth is different. When I was
little, nobody played an instrument at home. I learnt to play the piano and sing because there was a piano in my
house and I just wanted to make music.

My parents allowed me to sit at the piano and sing for as long as I wanted. If they were afraid that I would break
the old piano, they never mentioned it. They didn’t suggest that I should take lessons, either. The songs just
came to me when I had my hands on the piano. I suppose I had musical talent and that is all you need.

I started writing proper songs when I was a teenager. The music was mine, but the words were from other song
writers. It seemed so easy. When you start to compose, you do that, you copy other people’s best songs. Then
you start changing the melodies and the words and you develop your own style. That only happened later,
when I had grown beyond my teenage years.

For a time, I thought music would be just a hobby. My parents had developed a strong belief that I would be
able to make a living as a musician, but I had my doubts, so after school I took a job in radio advertising. Then
one day one of my songs won a prize and that changed everything. I realized my happiness was in music. I
have been a musician ever since that day.

1. What’s Jim Benson’s main purpose in writing the text? 1.

A.to suggest how children can be taught music C.to explain how he became a musician
B.to describe his life as a successful musician D.to complain about his lack of musical training
2. When Jim Benson started making music on the piano, his parents 2.
A. seemed happy to let him play it C. saw the need for a piano teacher
B. said the piano might get damaged D. wanted him to play his own songs
3. What does Jim Benson say about the songs he wrote as a teenager? 3.
A. They were not well-written. C. They were not very original.
B. They took a long time to write D. They showed his personal style.
4. Which advice would Jim Benson give talented young people? 4.
A. You need somebody in your family to guide C. It’s not a good idea to write songs when you are
you when you start. very young.
B. It’s OK to copy other people’s songs when you D. If you want to be successful, you must have
are learning. good music teachers.

WRITING (5pts)
I/ Each of the following sentences has a mistake. Identify and write it in the box (2pts)
1. When I heard a strange noise in the basement, I was almost scared of death. 1.
2. They put off their trip because bad weather 2.
3. She talked on her cell phone when the accident happened. 3.
4. New York is famous with its theaters. 4.

II. Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Use no more than 5 words.
Write only the missing words. (3pts)
1. The heavy rain last night made them miss the beginning of the film. (of)
 They missed the beginning of the film………………………………………..last night.
2. You can’t buy ice cream here. ( on)
 Ice cream…………………………………………………………..here
3. They have started lining-up to watch movies in the new drive-in ice movie theater.(in)
 They have started ………………………………….. watch movies in the new drive-in ice movie theater.
4. My brother is too young to drive a motorbike. ( old)
 My brother is ……………………………….. to drive a motorbike.
5. How long has your father taught at this school? ( did)
 When …………………………………………. at this school?
6. I promise my mom that I’ll try my best to study well. ( make)
 I ……………………………………………. I will try my best to study well.

TEST 3

READING (10pts)
I. Choose the word or phrase that best completes each of the sentences. Write A, B, C, or D in the
boxes. (1pts)
1. Kathy was reading while Suzie ……… 1.
A. is cooking B. has cooked C. was cooking D. had cooked
2. We like to hang ……… at the café in the afternoon. 2.
A. out B. in C. on D. at
3. …….. are usually about a crime or a strange event. 3.
A. Humorous stories B. Biographies C. Mysteries D. Strangers
4. He is a(n) ………… actor. 4.
A. intelligent young B. young intelligent C. American intelligent D. American young
American American young intelligent

II. Read the text and complete the missing words. Write ONE word for each space. (1pts)
In the United States, people celebrate Mother’s Day. Mother’s Day is celebrated on the 1.
second (1) ............. in May. On this occasion, mother usually receives greeting cards and 2.
gifts from her husband and (2) ............. The best gift of all for an American Mom is a day 3.
of leisure. The majority of American mothers have outside jobs as well as housework, so 4.
their working days are often very hard. The working mother enjoys the traditional Mother’s
Day with custom breakfast cooked by her family and served to her (3) ............. a tray in
bed. Later in that day, it’s also traditional for the extended family group to get together for
dinner; either in a restaurant or in one of their homes. Flower is (4) ............. important part
of Mother’s Day. Mothers are often given a plant for the occasion, particularly if they are
elderly.

III Complete the conversation. Write the answer in the box (3pts):

Assistant: Do you want the university tennis A Thank you. I’ll go there now. 1.
courts or the city ones?
Student: (1)………………. B I suppose so. 2.

Assistant: Yes. Are you a university student? C Oh, are there different ones? 3.
They can use the university ones. I didn’t know.
Student: (2)……………….. D That’s fine. Is Park Street just after the 4.
High Street?
Assistant: So, you need the city tennis E Can I use them? 5.
courts. They’re in Park Street.
Student: (3)……………….. F Is that far from here? 6.

Assistant: Well, if you walk, it’s about 20 G Well, I’m a student at a language school,
minutes not the university
Student: (4)………………… H You’re welcome.
Assistant: That’s right. Take the third road on
the left, then it’s on the right.
Student: (5)…………………
Assistant: (6)……………..
IV. Look at the signs/notes and their explanations. Choose the correct explanation for each sign/
note, write the answer in the boxes. (2pts)

Explanations Signs/ Notes Answers

1. A. 1.
We open every day. NO BICYCLE AGAINST THIS WINDOW

2. B. 2.
You can’t leave your bicycle here. Exit to Riverside road

3. C. 3.
Do not bring your lunch here. LIFT NOT WORKING

4. D. 4.
Use this door to go outside. KEEP OUT

E. COMPUTER
Ken ROOM
Coffee Center
No hours:
Opening food or8am-6pm,
drinks inside
daily

F.

G.
COFFEE MACHINE

HALF PRICE
V. Read and choose the best answer A,B,or C to complete the passage. (3pts)
In many Western countries, people (1) ............. Halloween on October 31st. The word Halloween (2)
............. from “All Hallows’ Eve”. It is the night before All Saints’ Day, a religious holiday in some parts of the
world. On this night, children dress up in special costumes, put (3) ............. masks, and go door to door
saying “trick-or-treat” to get candy. Many people decorate their homes with paper ghosts, black cats or
witches to give their houses a (4) ............. look. People also decorate their homes with jack-o’-lanterns.
They carve scary faces on pumpkins, and (5) ............. candles inside the pumpkins. In some places, both
children and adults can make (6) ............. of haunted houses. They all seem very excited about the festival.

1 A. celebrate B. reduce C. save 1.

2 A. gets B. goes C. comes 2.
3 A. in B. off C. on 3.
4 A. bored B. scary C. careful 4.
5 A. light B. to light C. lighting 5.
6 A. parts B. tours C. turns 6.

WRITING (5pts)
I. Word completion (2.5pts). Find the right word from its definition/ explanation (five dictionary-type
sentences to identify appropriate vocabulary and spelling)
Example: This is where you lie in the sun and go swimming B - - - - (Beach)
1. The place somebody is going to D_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _. 1.
2. Signs or information that prove something is true E_ _ _ _ _ _ _. 2.
3. Very strong feeling of fear P _ _ _ _. 3.
4. Swimming just under the surface of the sea using a S_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _. 4.
 tube to breathe
5. Having sore red skin because of spending a long time S_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _. 5.
in the sun.

II. Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Use no more than 3 words. Write
only the missing words. (2.5pts)
1. He can’t drive because he’s very young. (enough)
 He is ………………………………………… to drive.
2. You will pass this entrance examination with enough hard work. (won’t)
 If you don’t work hard ………………………………………… pass this entrance examination.
3. Tom is a good speaker of English. (speak)
 Tom…………………………………………
4. You should reduce the volume at night. (volume)
 You should turn ………………………………………… at night.
5. I think surfing the Net is useful. (to)
 I find it ………………………………………… the Net.