DĐH-HP1-D2022-NNCB-MID-TERM TEST – T6

UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH AND SCIENCES – HO CHI MINH CITY

FACULTY OF BASIC SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES

ENGLISH MID-TERM TEST

For Pharmacy majors
November 25th, 2022
Time: 60 minutes

SECTION I: GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY (40 points)

Part A: Choose the word or phrase that best completes each sentence. Then mark a cross
(X) over the letter of the answer you have chosen on your answer sheet (30 points)

1. Those .……….. were people who worked closely with her during the relevant period.
A. involve B. involved C. were involved D. are involved

2. She failed to ………. and the judge issued the present warrant.
A. turn off B. turn up C. turn in D. turn down

3. He became breathless and suffered from pain, exhaustion and ……….

A. lose weight B. loose weight C. loss weight D. weight loss

4. ……….. married?
A. When did they get B. When they got C. When got they D. When did they got

5. While I was walking along the road I ……….. Susan.

A. was seeing B. was seen C. saw D. has seen

6. I longed to find a kindred spirit, and in him I thought I had found ………..
A. such a person B. a such person C. a person such D. such person

7. We travelled .………. the 6.45 train.

A. by B. in C. through D. on

8. ………… her beauty can be useful for love and peace.

A. Not much of B. Not many of C. Not much D. Not many

9. His trees and bushes effectively hide his house from view, .……., it's pretty hard to miss.
A. although B. even though C. even D. but even so

10. She ……….. from university less than three years ago. She has worked for three different
companies so far.
A. graduated B. graduates C. was graduated D. has graduated

11. While they all use the same delivery mechanism it is likely that prices ……….. the same.
A. must be B. have to C. mustn't D. don't have to

12. We ……….. her a letter last week, but she hasn’t replied yet.
A. have sent B. send C. sent D. was sending

13. Paul and Lucy ………. at the airport just a few minutes ago.
A. arrived B. have arrived C. arrive D. was arriving

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14. They are the ones who speak out, resist, and pay .………. their liberty or their lives
A. of B. for C. with D. on

15. Your watch is the same ……….. mine.

A. as B. with C. for D. than

16. I just sat in my chair for a few moments, my mouth silent, my mind .……….
A. is a thinker B. has thinking C. is thought D. thinking

17. They ……….. it a holiday, but it is unlikely to feel like much of one.
A. probably will consider B. will probably consider
C. probably consider D. is going to consider probably

18. When I arrived they ……….. dinner.

A. cooking B. were cooked C. are cooking D. were cooking

19. Her palm ………. warm and soft and smooth

A. touches B. senses C. bits D. feels

20. Every street has independent shoe shops with ………. Italian shoes at amazing prices.
A. hand-made B. takeaway C. man-made D. home-made

21. Strict vegetarians don’t eat ……….. or fish.

A. raisins B. grapes C. pears D. meat

22. You have to ……….. a seatbelt in a car.

A. put B. carry C. hold D. wear

23. What time ……….. this morning?

A. you woke up B. did you wake up C. did you woke up D. you did wake up

24. ……….. is a school paid for by the government which gives free education.
A. A primary school B. A private school C. A secondary school D. A state school

25. Oslo is the ……….. capital city in Europe.

A. more expensive B. most expensive C. less interesting D. more interesting

Part B: Choose the word/ phrase that means the same as the underlined word/ phrase. (5
points)

26. The unemployment rate, which is growing in almost all East European countries, is
decreasing in Bulgaria.
A. falling B. increasing C. declining D. droping

27. The old trawler's toilets were so filthy that we could not use them.
A. disgustingly pleasant B. very fine C. very pleasant D. very dirty

28. Sixty per cent of those polled said they regularly craved certain foods and drinks.
A. unwanted B. disliked C. hated D. desired

29. The annual event is held to get rid of rubbish on Orkney's beaches.
A. throw away B. receive C. stay with D. become

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30. The doors closed, we trundled to the next station, then the train terminated.
A. opened B. began C. ended D. started

Part C: Choose the underlined word or phrase that is incorrect. Then mark a cross (X) over
the letter of the answer you have chosen on your answer sheet (10 points)

31. Which do you find more tired, travelling in your own car or by public transport?
A B C D

32. What is the best way to get around Paris when you first arrived?
A B C D

33. The voluntary work eventual earned him his chance and he has been taking it ever since.
A B C D

34. Many leading members of the opposition party has tried to justify the decision.
A B C D

35. I love Ghana because of its hidden beauty, and the warmth and friendly of the people.
A B C D

36. He breathed the air in deep and felt somewhat better as his sweat froze to his body.
A B C D

37. My close friend has brown shoulder-long hair.

A B C D

38. I imagine it is very embarrassed for them to be found out for being so secretive.
A B C D

39. A senior police officer said her husband had confessed to hit her during a row
A B C D

40. Her leg had to be amputated in the knee when she was 17 years old.
A B C D

SECTION II: READING COMPREHENSION (40 points)

Part A: Gap-filling Read the following passage and choose the word or phrase that best fits
each space. Then mark a cross (X) over the letter of the answer you have chosen on your
answer sheet. (10 points)
Marathon Tips
Tip 1: Be ______ (41) to finish. Your mind needs to be as strong as your body. Don’t _____ (42)
unless you have injury.
Tip 2: Have a _____ (43) run the day before the big race. Two or three miles will not affect your
energy reserves and it will relieve any pre-race nerves you may be _____ (44)
Tip 3: Have a ______ (45) the morning of the marathon. This removes body oils and help the body
______ (46) cool, which is important to prevent dehydration.
Tip 4: Spilt the race into “chunks” in your mind. ______ (47) on each five-mile or five-kilometer
section, so that you feel you are making _______ (48).

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Tip 5: Eat a large ______ (49) dinner in preparation for the race. This could include protein,
carbohydrate, and some _____ (50). A nice dessert would be fine. No alcohol.
41. A. try B. decided C. determined D. great
42. A. give up B. give away C. give in D. throw away
43. A. soft B. gentle C. hard D. normal
44. A. feeling B. following C. catching D. thinking
45. A. rest B. seat C. nap D. shower
46. A. keep B. stay C. still D. get
47. A. Work B. Concentrate C. Stay D. Keep
48. A. project B. progress C. process D. protest
49. A. prepared B. processed C. balanced D. cooked
50. A. fat B. sugar C. salt D. fast food

Part B: Read the following passage and choose the best answer to each question. Then
mark a cross (X) over the letter of the answer you have chosen on your answer sheet (10
points)
Food as Fuel: How Leaders Power Their Day?
Leaders have learned that what they eat impacts their performance. We all know how great a
healthy diet is for your body, but did you know that some foods can boost your productivity by
nourishing your brain? Certain nutrients feed your mind and create long-lasting energy to help you
stay focused and productive all day long. Leaders see food as fuel to power their days. They eat
foods that provide energy and stimulate mental performance, rather than foods that lead to a
massive crash.
If you are serious about being as efficient and productive as possible during your workday, you
may want to ask yourself if the food you are eating serves as fuel for your body and mind. If you
aren’t eating to nourish your body, your work performance will suffer.
Why is this? All foods aren’t processed at the same rate. Most of what we eat is broken down into
glucose. Glucose can either be released quickly or slowly and sustainably. Foods that release
glucose quickly – like candy, soda, white bread and baked goods – cause a sudden spike in blood
sugar. While these foods may give you a sudden burst of energy, your blood sugar levels will drop
quickly–leading to that miserable afternoon slump.
Foods that release glucose slowly provide more sustained energy, as well as keep us fuller longer.
This includes whole grains, oats, fruits and vegetables. These foods won’t cause a spike in blood
sugar because they provide a steady flow of energy to your brain. They cause your blood sugar to
slowly rise and then slowly go down. Your brain needs a steady amount of glucose to stay alert,
focused and productive.
Productivity-boosting foods also provide the necessary nutrients your body needs. It’s safe to say
that most of us know that not all foods are created equally. Your body needs a certain amount of
nutrients – such as carbohydrates, protein, fat and vitamins – to function properly, so it’s important
to eat foods that are nutrient-rich to bring your A-game all day, every day.
Questions:
51. How can some foods boost the productivity?
A. they nourish the brain C. they stimulate performance
B. they provide energy instantly D. they function properly
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52. Which nutrients does the body need every day?

A. carbohydrates B. soda C. fruits D. candy

53. What should people eat to feel full in longer time?

A. vitamins B. baked goods C. low fat D. oats

54. Who do you think should be interested in the topic?

A. leaders only C. patients who want to get rid of suffering illness
B. nutritionists D. anyone who wants to improve their work performance

55. What can glucose help?

A. keep you alert and focused B. Cause a sudden spike in blood sugar
C. cause you to suffer D. Give a sudden burst of energy

56. Where can people quickly get glucose from?

A. from carbohydrates B. from oats C. from white bread D. from whole grains
57. According to the text, why is food so important to leaders?
A. because it is the fuel to power their days B. because it fast releases glucose
C. because it nourishes the performance D. because it boosts nutrients

58. Why do leaders need to consider the kinds of food they are eating?
A. because food is unsafe B. because food brings too high glucose level
C. because food is nutritious D. because food is processed differently by the body

59. What does the quick drop of glucose level cause?

A. low blood sugar level C. high blood sugar level
B. unbearable hunger in the afternoon D. afternoon miserable sleeplessness

60. What does the word “spike” in the text mean?

A. relief B. decrease C. fluctuation D. increase

Part C. Read the text and answer the questions below in complete sentences. (20 points)
Living Without Money
Below, the Moneyless Man shares some of his tips on living freestyle:
Travel for free: here are a few key points to remember when hitch-hiking. Obviously look
respectable: people won't pick up someone who is dirty and smelly. Location is the main thing: you
can stand at a bad point for two hours, so position yourself where cars can pull in safely.
Fixing things for free
Check out the Freeconomy project online to hook up with skillsharers who can teach you what you
want to know. If you need your bike fixed, for example, search ‘bike' and the website will suggest
bicycle mechanics and others. Contact the person and they can come round to show you how to
fix your problem; you can then update your own skill base on the website.
Bathe for free
Wood-burning showers or solar showers are an option. You can grow your own soapwort. You can
find a lake, river or sea. 'It's not always comfortable but it's more adventurous,' says Boyle. He
thinks the same companies that sell face wash also sell moisturiser to make more money from
us. 'Your skin is an ecosystem and you're stripping away all of the oils to replace them with

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another product. Pharma companies make a lot of cash out of making us feel ugly and then selling
us the products that make us feel good and attractive again.'
QUESTIONS:

61. How should you look when hitch hiking?

62. Where can take a shower for free?
63. Who can you ask to show you how to fix your bike?
64. What is the text meaning of the word “moisturiser”?
65. How do pharma companies sell more products to consumers?

SECTION C. TRANSLATION (20 points)

Translate the following passage into Vietnamese.
What is TradeSWAPs?

Imagine two people, Mark and Laura. Mark is a a qualified architecture and needs to find an
accountant to do his end-of-year accounts. Laura is a qualified accountant and wants a design for
her new house. The TradeSWAPs website lets them get in touch with each other and exchange
their skills.

Money is valuable, and we all need more of it, for holidays or a new car or house. What makes
TradeSWAPs different is that it’s a ‘mony-free’ system for the exchange of skills. There’s no need
for bank loans, credit cards, or cash. It’s a win-win situation – Mark gets his accounts done, and
Laura gets a house design, and no money changes hands!

We want to make your life easiser by giving you access to professional people who want to
exchange skills with you. So if you have a job that needs doing, you don’t have to wait until you
can afford it – you get it done today.

- THE END -

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KEY

61. How should you look when hitch hiking?

 Look respectable: neat and clean
62. Where can take a shower for free?
 In a lake, river or sea.
63. Who can you ask to show you how to fix your bike?
 bicycle mechanics suggested from the Freeconomy website
64. What is the text meaning of the word “moisturiser”?
 a kind of cosmetics
65. How do pharma companies sell more products to consumers?
=> by making us feel ugly and then selling us the products that make us feel good and attractive
again