0. Are these true or appropriate? If yes, please tick (tick ). If they are Not. fix them: 
1. My brother, who is in the army, he came to see us.
2. The path is created by hikers every summer.
3. John Graham's latest film set in the north of Australia is his first for
more than five years.

4. I have to go to the hospital on Monday, which means I won't be able to see you.
5. It's one of the most interesting books I've read this year.
6. The building where I used to work has 24 floors.
7. The reason is because I don't know but no one told me.
8. I don't know the name of the man who helped me.
9. He is now able to beat his father, from whom he learned how to play chess.

I. Circle the word with the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others. 

1. A. hobby           B. honest            C. humor        D. hole

2. A. intermediate B. immediate      C. medium      D. medicine

3.A.reign                B. resign            C. design         D. goose

II.Choose the best answer. 

1.They have been learning English ......................I was eight years old.

A. since B. to C. for D. from

2. If you study hard, you ................... the examination next month.

A. passing         B. to pass             C. pass           D. will pass

3. Is English a (n).......................... language in your country ?

A. mother          B. official             C. living       D. old 

4. The man.................... won the competition is my English teacher.

A. who              B. which               C. whom      D. whose

The book ................ I liked was the detective story.

A. who              B. which               C. whom      D. where

6. – What does your father do? -He’s ..................... engineer.

A. a                  B. the                    C. an               D. x

7. Manh ................ up some Spanish when he was living in Mexico.

A. took            B. picked              C. looked         D. learnt

8. If Mr. Cuong had an IELTS certificate, he ........ a good job.

A. will get        B. getting            C. would get     D. got

9. If we .............. water carefully, more people will have fresh water.

A.use                B.used                C.using              D.have used

10. I think you should spend more time .............. your pronunciation.

A. improve       B.improving       C.improved       D.to improve

11. When he came, we .............. happily about the class meeting.

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

12. If Quyen didn’t have such a lot of English homework , he .......... to the party.

A.goes            B.went               C.had gone            D.would go

13.You will have to_____ your holiday if you are too ill to travel.

A.put off B.cut down C. put out  D. put up  

14. At four o’clock Mr.Hutchinson still had some _____ to do in the garden.

A. work B.job C.effort D. task  

READING:

Question I.Read the passage and fill each blank with a word / phrase from the list (1.5 points)

After4     English3        surprised2            learning1             picked5             over6

When I first started (1) ............ English ten years ago . I could hardly say a word - hello , goodbye, thank you was just about it ! I went to classes two evenings a week and I was (2) ............ at how quickly I made progress during the course we learned lots of vocabulary and studied grammar rules . The thing I enjoyed most was being able to practice (3) ............ with the other students in my class. (4) ................ two years I went to England to a language school .It was in Cambridge . I did a three – week course at a very good school and I stayed with a local family . It was a fantastic experience and I (5) .............up a lot of new language from speaking with my host family and with other students from all (6) ............ the world . I really improved my pronunciation as well. When I got back to Spain , I was so much more confident . I could actually hold a conversation with my teacher in English.

WRITING.

I. Rewrite the second sentences with the words given.

1. I learned a few words of English on holiday. (up)

-> …………….........................................................................................................

2. I’m not good at cooking, so I can’t become a chef.

->If ………………………………………………………………………………….

II. Combine each pair of sentences to make a complete sentence with the words given.

1. The dishes are so hot. My mother has cooked them. ( which)

……………………………………………………..……….…………………………

2. Some people talk too loudly in public places. I don’t like them. ( who)

……………………………………………………………………………………….

III. write ( 80-100 words ) about the advantage of  learning English.

1. "I am having a wonderful time here" Mai said =>Mai said 2. What time did you get out of bed this morning? =>When 3. This house is more expensive than that one =>Thật house 4. This city is very populted =>I wish 5. He said " I am a doctor" => He said that 6. She wondered " What should I do to help Nam?" => She wondered 7. It's easy to get the information about SaPa city from the internet => It's easy to find 8. I have no idea how I should make that cake => I have no idea 9. "I have much money" Nam said => Nam said

MULTIPLE CHOICE: (8.0 points)

Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part different from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.                    

Question 1: A. laughed                      B. helped                     C. looked                     D. reviewed

Question 2: A. supervise                    B. responsive               C. sole                         D. decision

Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.

Question 3: A. delicious                     B. especially                C. avocado                  D. successfully

Question 4: A. arrangement               B. vegetable                C. horseradish             D. vinegar

Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part  that needs correction in each of the following questions.

Question 5: You should have been careful if you use the red knife – it’s sharp.

                                                A                     B         C                                   D

Question 6: A tour guide was showing the tourists around when a something fell down from the sky.                        A       =>tour                                                 B              C                      D

Question 7: Tom said he was fully book for the weekend with his music club.=>Booked

                                A                          B    C                          D

Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.       

Question 8: Is there any butter ______________ in the fridge?

A.    leave                                  B. to leave                   C. leaving                    D. left

Question 9: If I had more time, I______________a Business English course.

A. will take                              B. would take              C. would have taken   D. took

Question 10: They can have _____________ bread if they are hungry.

A. an                                       B. a                             C. any                          D. some

Question 11: You need _____________visa to visit ____________foreign countries, but not all of them.

A. the/ the                               B. a/ x                          C. the/ x                      D. a/ the

Question 12: Only my grandmother knows the ­_______________ to  make this traditional food.

A. recipe                                  B. fomular                   C. technique                D. procedure

Question 13: She likes travelling, so she decides to become a tour ____________in the future.

A.    guidance                            B. guide                       C. guiding                   D. guidable

Question 14: You should eat more ______________food instead of fast food.

A.    nutritional                          B. nutrition                  C. nutritive                  D. nutritious

Question 15: I usually ______________my younger sisters when my parents are away on business.

A. pick up                               B. take care of             C. look for                   D. take charge of

Question 16: I’m responsible for cooking dinner as my mother usually works ______________

A. lately                                  B. early                       C. later                        D. late

Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.

Question 17: Tom: “What have you been doing recently?”      - Mary: “______________”

A. Very tired after the exam.                                                  B. Mostly studying.

C. Really exciting.                                                                  D. Keen on soccer and tennis.

Question 18: Lan: "I have taken part in the science club for 3 months."

                      Mai:  "________________”

A. So have I.                        B. So have me                             C. I have so                 D. So I have

Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Question 19: A: Would you like some more to eat?   B: No, thank you. I’ve had more than enough already

A.    amount                              B. race                                     C. pour                        D. plenty

Question 20: Parent are recommended to collaborate with teachers in educating children.

A. part                                     B. cooperate                            C. separate                   D. disagree

Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE  in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Question 21:  We managed to get to school in time despite the heavy rain.

A. earlier than a particular moment                                        B. later than expected            

C. early enough to do something                                            D. as long as expected

Question 22: It is important to create a daily routine so as to improve your work-life balance today.

A. a situation in which two or more things are not treated the same

B. a state that things are of equal weight or force

C. a state that things are of importance

D. a situation that things change frequently in amount

Read the following passage and mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word and phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

   Having a healthy breakfast every day is very important, especially (23) ______________teenagers. It can give you an energy boost in the morning and improve your focus. If you (24) ______________a lot of time in the morning, this breakfast recipe should be perfect for you. Banana muffin is a very simple recipe. All you need is a (25) ______________common ingredients and a microwave. First, prepare three tablespoons of whole wheat flour, a little bit of baking powder and cinnamon.  Put them in a cup then add two tablespoons of milk and honey. Smash half a banana then (26) ______________ it with the mixture. Pop the cup in the microwave for one minute and the quick (27) ______________breakfast is ready for you. You can also prepare the banana muffin cup beforehand, but remember to keep it in the refrigerator.

Question 23: A. at                              B. with                        C. to                            D. for

Question 24: A. haven’t had              B. didn’t have             C. don’t have               D. won’t have

Question 25: A. few                           B. lot                           C. little                         D. lots

Question 26: A. blend                        B. grind                       C. slice                                    D. chop

Question 27: A. health                       B. healthy                    C. healthiness              D. healthily

Read the following passage and mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to the following questions.

   Fish is an important part in Japanese eating habit. Despite a small population, Japanese people consume more than 10 % of the world 's fish. Fish features in Japanese signature dishes. Being an island nation, a country surrounded by water, Japan has a booming fishing industry. Eating fish is not only affordable but also good for the economy in general. Furthermore, Japanese people eat fish for health related reasons as fish is one of the healthiest foods in the world. According to many studies, eating fish is good for your brain, your eyes and reducing the risk of heart diseases. This is why Japan is among the countries that have the highest life expectancy. It is also one of the few developed countries with low rate of cancer.

Question 28: How much fish of the world do Japanese people consume?

A. More than 10 %                                                                 B. less than 10%                    

C. Exactly 10 %                                                                      D. Nearly 10 %

Question 29: What does an island nation mean?

A. A country has a booming fish industry.    

B. A country where people consume a lot of fish.

C. A country surrounded by water.                

D. A country where people live on the water’s surface.

Question 30: What are the advantages of eating fish?

A.    It is affordable and good for the economy in general.                 

B.     It can treat cancer.            

C.     It is good for people's health.                   

D.    Both A and C.

Question 31: How is eating fish good for your health?

A.    It is good for your brain, your eyes and reducing the risk of heart diseases.       

B.     It is good for your skin, your blood and reducing the risk of heart diseases.

C.     It is good for your skin, your blood and reducing the risk of lung diseases.       

D.    It is good for your brain, your eyes and reducing the risk of lung diseases.       

Question 32: Why is Japan among the countries that have the highest life expectancy?

A.    Because Japan is an island nation

B.     Because Japanese people eat much fish

C.     Because Japanese fish is better than other countries

D.    Because Japanese people rarely get sick

WRITING: (2.0 points)

Finish the second sentences so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning with the given words.

Question 33: We started writing to each other eight years ago.

You have_________________________________________________________________

Question 34: They use cars and trucks to carry food to market.

Cars and trucks_____________________________________________________________

Question 35: “Who wrote this letter?” said the teacher.

The teacher asked___________________________________________________________

Question 36: My mother no longer cooked for me since I married my wife.

My mother used____________________________________________________________

Combine two sentences into a new one using the given words in brackets. Do  not change the given words in any ways.

Question 37: He is intelligent. He doesn't do well at school. (Although)

_______________________________________________________________________

Question 38: I prefer to go out for a meal. I really don’t want to eat at home. (would rather)

_______________________________________________________________________

Question 39: Mariah sings well. She writes good songs, too. (both….and)

_______________________________________________________________________

Question 40:  You learn harder or you will fail the exam. (If)

_______________________________________________________________________