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1/Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.
A. heat B. repeat C. read D. ready
2/ Choose the word whose stress is different from the others.
A. harrow B. receive C. worry D. mature
Choose the best answer(5.5pts)
3. Marie Curie was awarded a Nobel Prize in _____.
A. chemistry | B. chemical | C. chemist | D. chemically |
4. John missed the bus because the alarm clock did not_____
A. goes off | B. ring | C. went off | D. rang |
5 Jane had gone to the supermarket _____she got home.
A. as soon as | B. after | C. when | D. before |
6. The teacher:_____students are there in your class? – The monitor: thirty-eight
A. How much | B. How far | C. How many | D. How fast |
7. John: “I’ve passed my final exam.” - Tom: “______.”
A. Good luck | B. It’s nice of you | C. That’s a good idea | D. Congratulations! |
8. I study many ______such as Maths, Literature, Physics and so on
A. class | B. languages | C. subjects | D. semester |
9. Although it’s a long day for us, we are contented _____ what we do.
A. in | B. with | C. about | C. about |
10.While I ___________dishes last night, I___________a plate.
washed / dropped washed / was dropping | C.was washing / dropped D.was washing / was dropping |
11. He earned a degree in Maths with flying colours.
A. very well B. difficultly C. badly D. easily
12.“Would you like to have dinner with me?” - “___________”
A. Yes, I’d love to. B. Yes, so do I. C. I’m very happy. D. Yes, it is.
13. The students stopped ______because the head teacher came in.
A. chat B. chatting C. to chat D. chatted
14. Linda______ her English course before she went to Canada for her study tour abroad.
A. has finished B. had finished C. was finished D. would finish
15. I like to learn English because it is _____international language.
A. the B. a C. an D. Ø
16. It was two weeks before Christmas and the mall was _____with shoppers.
A. crowded B. crowding C. crowd D. crowds
17. You should give up …………, or you’ll die of cancer.
A. smoke B. to smoke C. smoking D. smoked
18. I didn’t know how …………… that machine.
a. to operate b. operating c. operate d. operated
19. My father works all the time. He_____
A. relaxes never B. never relaxes C. often relaxes D. relaxes sometimes
20. Choose the underlined opart that needs correcting
If you feel cold, you’d better to put on your coat and have a glass of hot gingerade.
A B C D
Read the following passage choose the word that best fits each of the numbered blanks. ( 1pt)
During the teenage years, many young people can at times be difficult to talk to. They often seem to dislike (21) _____questioned. They may seem unwilling to talk about their work at school. This is a normal development of this age. Though it can be very hard for parents to understand, it is part of becoming independent of teenagers trying to be adult while they are still growing (22) _____. Young people are usually more willing to talk if they believe that questions are asked out of real interest and not because people are trying to check up on them.
Parents should do their (23) ____ to talk to their son and daughter about school, work and future plans but should not push them to talk (24) _____ they don't want to. Parents should also watch for danger signs. Some young people in trying to be adult may experience with , drugs, alcohol or smoking. Parents need to watch for any signs of unusual behavior which may be connected with these and help if necessary
21. A. being B. to be C. be D. been
22. A. on B. with C. about D. up
23. A. well B. best C. better D. good
24. A. because B. so C. if D. although
Read the following passage the correct answer to each of the questions(1pt)
Rebecca Stevens was the first woman to climb Mount Everest. Before she went up the highest mountain in the world, she was a journalist and lived in a small flat in south London.
In 1993, Rebecca left her job and her family and traveled to Asia with some other climbers. She found that life on Everest is hard. "You must carry everything on your back", she explained, "so you can only take things that you will need. You can't wash on the mountain, and in the end I didn’t even take a toothbrush. I am usually a clean person but there is no water, only snow. Water is very heavy so you only take enough to drink"
When Rebecca reached the top of Mount Everest on May 17 1993, it was the best moment of her life. Suddenly she became famous.
Now she has written a book about the trip and people often ask her to talk about it. She has a new job too, on a science programme on television.
Rebecca is well-known today and she has more money, but she still lives in the little flat in south London among her pictures and books about mountains!
25. Before Rebecca climbed Everest, she worked for ______.
A. a factory B. a newspaper C. a travel agent D. a bookshop
26. Rebecca went to Everest _____.
A. with her family B. without anyone C. with a climbing group D. with her close friends.
27. The word “she” in the first paragrah refers to _____
A. climber B. journalist C. Everest D. Rebecca
28 . Rebecca didn’t wash on Everest because ________.
A. it was too cold B. there was not enough water C. she is a dirty person D. she was not permitted
Rewrite the following sentences as directed (2pt)
Could you please pass me the pepper shaker?
→ Would you mind....................................................................................................................
She cleaned the floor, then she ironed the clothes.
After ………………………………………………
He spent 20 minutes walking to the cinema.
ÒIt …. .…………………………………………………
They are growing many trees in the school garden.
Many trees_________________________________________________
Let's go abroad for our holiday this year.
Why_________________________________________________
Jane gave me a present on my last birthday.
I was _________________________________________
We got lost in the jungle because we didn't have a map.
If we had _________________________________________________
The book was a lovely story. I was reading it yesterday.
.................................................. .................................................. ......
The botanist will never forget the day. He found a strange plant on that day.
.................................................. .................................................. ......
Put the verbs in brackets in the correct form
She sometimes… (buy) ……………….........meat at this market.
We…. (watch) ………………………..a good film on TV last night.
After I ….(take)………………..a shower, I had dinner.
Would you like …( have)…………… dinner with me tonight?
Nam… (not do)…………………..homework yesterday.
6. My father often …( not play) ……………. tennis in the morning.
Hoa and Lan have stopped ……( talk) ……………..to each other.
Would you mind ….(buy) ……………. me a newspaper?
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VERB FORM
She usually ( work )_________in the Sales Department in London , but at the moment she ( do ) _________a training course in Bristol .
The concert ( start )___________at 7.30 this evening .
Something ( smell )_________very good .
Listen. I (hear)___________ someone knocking at the front door.
Mary ( appear ) _________on the stage now . She ( look ) _______very happy .
_______________ Tim________________ (finish) his work yet?
My bicycle isn’t here. Somebody ____________________ (take) it.
The fire ___________________. (spread) to the next building before the firemen arrived
He refused (go) ___________________with us .
I'm looking forward to (see)____________. him soon .
I regret (tell)________________ you that we can’t accept your order.
She enjoys _______________ embroidered jeans. (wear)
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions.
Question 1: A like B bit C minute D hit
Question 2: A put B study C but D subject
Question 3: A beat B eating C teacher D breakfast
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 4: I go home after work, I usually ____ a short rest, watch TV or listen to the radio.
A take B get C give D spend
Question 5: We woke up at the midnight because the alarm clock suddenly ________.
A exploded B shouted C stood up D went off
Question 6: Miss Jane_________ typing the report when her boss came in.
A doesn’t finish B can’t finish C didn’t finish D hadn’t finished
Question 7: In 1660, Isaac Newton_________to Cambridge University.
A went B had gone C has gone D goes
Question 8: She stays at home because she feels ___________.
A well B sick C fine D strong.
Question 9: Lan: “ Good afternoon !” Nam: “_______________”
A Hello. How are you? B Goodbye. See you later. C Nice to meet you? D Bye.
Question 10: John often goes to bed early and________ up late.
A to get B got C get D gets
Read the text below and choose the correct word / phrase for each space.
English is a very useful language. If we ___(11)____ English, we can go to any countries we like. We will not find it hard to make people understand ___(12)___we want to say. English also helps us to learn all kinds of ___(13)___ . Hundreds of books are written in English every day in __(14)___ countries. English has also helped us to spread ideas and knowledge to all corners of the world. Therefore, the English __(15)___ has helped to spread better understanding and friendship among countries of the world.
Question 11: A do B want C know D work
Question 12: A when B who C where D what
Question 13: A teachers B people C subjects D friends
Question 14: A the B a C many D much
Question 15: A nation B knowledge C language D countries
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 16: I enjoy __________ with my classmates about their future plans
A told B to talk C talking D talk
Question 17: Maria had gone to the market _________ she got home.
A as soon as B before C after D when
Question 18: Please remember __________ this exercise first, Jane.
A do B to do C doing D to be doing
Question 19: She always goes for a walk with her dog ________ Sunday mornings.
A in B on C at D during
Question 20: She can_________four foreign languages.
A speak B talk C say D tell
Question 21: I think you don’t have to ________ about your test.
A study B worry C narrow D crowded.
Question 22: We are too late. The plane ___________ off ten minutes ago.
A had taken B took C take D has taken
Question 23: It's not good to avoid____________ the teacher's questions in class.
A answer B answered C to answer D answering
Question 24: During the break I often drink tea_________ my friends.
A from B with C for D to
Exercise 1: Rerwite the following sentences that keep the same meaning.
1. It isn't necessary to finish the work to day.
-> You don't............................................. .................................................. ......
2. Sally finally managed to get a job.
--> Sally finally succeeded......................................... ..........................................
3. "I advise you to take a holiday," the doctor continued.
-> You'd............................................. .................................................. ............
4. If you don't rest yourself you really will be ill.
—> Unless............................................ .................................................. ............
5. He wrote the letter in two hours.
-> It took .................................................. .................................................. .......
6. "Why don't we go out for a walk?"
My father suggested .................................................. .........................................
7. I spent seven years at secondary school and then I went to university.
After.............................................
8. It's my opinion that you should take more exersise.
If I................................................. ..................................................
9. They are producing motorbikes in Vietnam.
Motorbikes are...............................................
10. I wasn't there yesterday, so I didn't know who he was.
If I................................................. .................................................. ................................................
11. If you do not try hard, you can't pass the examination.
Unless............................................ .................................................. .................................................
What does the sign say?
A. People ahead B. Elderly people ahead
II. CHOOSE THE BEST ANSWER (2,5pts)
1. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
A. respected B. offered C. decided D. included
2. My sisters fancy _____ flowers in the garden every day.
A. water B. watered C. watering D. waters
3. There’s a tradition in our province of having fireworks _____ New Year’s Eve.
A. on B. in C. with D. to
4. My parents _____ the news last night, when their friends came.
A. watch B. watched C. were watching D. have watched
5. Phong speaks English very well, _____he can answer the questions fluently.
A. and B. because C. but D. so
6. _____have been popular among many of Viet Nam’s ethnic groups for a long time.
A. Stilt houses B. Villa C. Ger D. Earthen houses
7. People in some far-away mountainous regions still keep their _____ way of life.
A. tradition B. traditionalist C. traditional D. traditionally
8. At the beginning of the festival, they performed a _____ of offering some incense.
A. task B. ritual C. function D. role
9. Nick: What kind of the story is Saint Giong ? -Duong: _____
A. It’s is a character. B. It’s a prince. C. It’s a princess. D. It’s a legend.
10. Circle the incorrect part:
After take food from the plate, you should put it into your bowl before eating.
take -> taking
III. READING COMPREHENSION:
Part 1: READ and FILL in the blanks (1.5 pts)
In my opinion, (1)……………….the computer as your hobby can be harmful to both your health and your social life. Firstly, sitting all day in front (2)……………the computer can cause health problems such as eye-tiredness and (3)………………... Secondly, you may get irritated easily. Besides, (4)……………..you use the computer too much, you (5)……………………have time for our family and friends. In short, computers should only be (6)………………..for a limited time.
1. A. using B. use C. used D. to use
2. A. in B. of C. on D. from
3. A. flu B. allergy C. obesity D. sunburn
4. A. although B. because C. while D. if
5. A. won’t B. shouldn’t C. must D. can
A. waited B. used C. followed D. respecte