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SECTIONC: GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY(7,4points)
I. (Questions 16-30):Choose the best answer by circling its corresponding letter A,
B, C or D(3pts).
16. My dad likes _________ gardening every weekend, so we always have fresh
vegetables to eat.
A. making B. doing C. planting D. growing
17.We need some pork, it is the reason we go to the _________and buy some.
A. drug store B. butcher’s C. wet market D. tailor’s
18.The durians are rarely ripe._________are the apples.
A. Neither B. So C. Both D. Either
19.It’s a very busy airport. There are planes_________and landing every5minutes.
A. going up B. taking off C. getting up D. driving off
20.After using, you should_________the lamp to save energy.
A. take off B. go off C. turn off D. get off
21.In the past of 50 years ago,_________people didn’t have a TVset at home.
A. most of B. most C. most of the D.almost every
22.You’ve made a lot of mistakes in your work. You should never do it _________.
A. in a hurry B. in hurry C. hurried D. such hurrily
23. Before going on holiday, you should _________ a ticket for the flight in advance so
that you can buy a cheaper one.
A. book B. rent C. lend D. borrow
24.Neighbors don’t spend_________togetheras they used to do in the past.
A. more time B. as much time C. little time D. less time
25. Our school year usually starts in late August. It_________for almost 9 months.
A. wastes B. lasts C. lengthens D. takes
26. The weather is _________we can not go swimming today.
A. such hot day B. so hot that C. too hot to D. so hot a day
27. John:I am going on vacation in Da Lat tomorrow. -Marry:_________.
A. It’s my pleasure B. Have a good time
C. Thanks a lot D. Better luck
Page 4/9 28. VCD is an abbreviation. These letter VCD stand for_________.
A. video cassette display B. video cassette discs
C. visual compact discs D. video compact discs
29. Miss Black, my Englishteacher has _________.
A. a long dark straight hair B. long black straight hair
C. short curly blond D. wavy short blond hair
30. Synn is _________than her elder sister.
A. three years younger B. younger three years
C. three years old D. three years more
II.(Questions 31-35):Give the correct form of the verbs in brackets(1pt).
31.Do you want to read comics?. No, thanks. I like (watch)_________films now.
32. I hope you (visit)_________Hanoinext summer vacation.
33.As soon as I arrive home, I (help)_________my mom cook dinner.
34.Listen! There are many birds (sing)_________a distance from here.
35. The snow prevented the train from (move)_________forward.
YOUR ANSWERS:
31. _________________________ 32. _________________________ 33. _________________________
34. _________________________ 35. _________________________
III.(Questions 36-42):Give the correct forms of words in the bracket (1,4 pts).
36.Would you please give me some_________about the train, please? (INFORM)
37.I want to know what the_________of this lake is. (DEEP)
38.Mr. Anderson is my_________he has a lot of factories. (EMPLOY)
39.Thisknife is _________. I can’t cut anything with it. (USE)
40._________are one of the animals which are harmful to our crops. (MOUSE)
41.During his_________the family used to live in the country side. (CHILD)
42.On a _________day, wehave to learn 4 hour with different subjects.(TYPE)
YOUR ANSWERS:
36. _________________________ 37. _________________________ 38. _________________________
39. _________________________ 40. _________________________ 41. _________________________
42. _________________________
IV.(Questions43-47):Fill in each gap with one suitable preposition(1pt).
43.Would you like a cup of tea, sir?.No, thanks. I am_________duty.
44.Her son almost takes_________her husband. Sometimes I can’t distinguishbetweenthem.
45.The boylooked _________his dictionary to get the meaning of the word “Luckiness”.
46.Are there any interesting programs _________at the moment?
47.The plane is flying_________the storm in order to get out of the rain.
Page 5/9 YOUR ANSWERS:
43. _________________________ 44. _________________________ 45. _________________________
46. _________________________ 47. _________________________
V. (Questions 48-52): Find out one mistake in each sentence by circling the
letter A,B,C or D(1pt).
48. Measles are
one
of theinfectiousdiseases
that childrenget
.
A B C D
49.Nam looked
veryangrily
becausehis friends
saidno words.
A B C D
50.Neither
my classmates normy teacher are
goingon
vacationthis
weekend.
A B C D
51.Last night,Alicetook
astomachache,so
he had to
see the
doctor.
A B C D
52. There areless
TV programsfor
teenagers than
there are foradults
.
A B C D
SECTIOND: READING COMPREHENSION(6,6points)
I. (Questions 53-58): Fill in each gap with one suitable word to complete the
passage(1,2pts).
I only have half the weekend off, so I have very little (53) _______time. Sunday is
a wonderful day for me to (54) _______ time with my friends and family. One of the
things I really enjoy doing on Sunday morning is to go out with my friends, although I
am not always successful (55) _______ catching fish. It is a time to relax and talk about
the previous week’s events and future plans. I usually go (56) _______ late in the
afternoon. My family sometimes (57) _______my relatives on Sunday evening at a
karaoke restaurant and we all have a good time together. It is especially fun when my
father gets up to sing. Please don’t tell him I said this, but he is a very bad singer.
Once in a while I go to the movies with my friends or my brother. Sometimes, I just
stay at home, listening to music,(58)_______videos or reading novels.
YOUR ANSWERS:
53. _________________________ 54. _________________________ 55. _________________________
56. _________________________ 57. _________________________ 58. _________________________
II. (Questions 59-63): Fill in each gap with one suitable word to complete the
passage(1 pt).
The biggest carnival (59) _______ the world is the annual Carnival in Brazil,
which usually (60) _______ place in February when the whole country stops work for
four days while everybody enjoys parties. There are (61) _______ of street parades
which amazingly decorated trucks and people dressed in colourful costumes.
Everywhere you (62) _______, there are samba bands playing and people dancing.
Right through the night the festivities continue with more dancing and music and
firework displays which light in the night(63)_______.
Page 6/9 YOUR ANSWERS:
59. _________________________ 60. _________________________ 61. _________________________
62. _________________________ 63. _________________________
III. (Questions 64-68): Read and circle A, B, C or D before the correct answer to
fill each gap in the passage(1pt).
SPORTS AND HEALTH
Doing regular exercise or playing sports can be dangerous, especially if you are
over 40. (64)_______, it is a very good idea to see your doctor before starting if you think
you are not very fit. Some people try to do exercise or play sports too hard too soon, and
as a result they cause themselves injuries that can take a long (65)_______to heal.
However, it is not only older people who should (66)_______care. Doctors report
that many injuries such as backaches, sprained ankles (67)_______ pulled muscles,
which can all be avoided if a little care is taken. If you do injure yourself, rest for a
(68)_______to allow your body to recover naturally. Above all, don’t push yourself
because you think it is doing you good. On the contrary, you could do yourself
permanent damage.
64. A. But B. So C. However D. If
65. A. a B. day C. time D. way
66. A. take B. have C. use D. make
67. A. as B. or C. with D. and
68. A.once B.rest C.period D.while
YOUR ANSWERS:
64. _________________________ 65. _________________________ 66. _________________________
67. _________________________ 68. _________________________
IV. (Questions 64-68): Read and circle A, B, C or D before the correct answer to
fill each gap in the passage(1pt).
THE ROCKIES
The Rocky Mountains run almost the length of North America. They start in the
North-west, but lie only a (69) _______ hundred miles from the the centre in more
sourthern areas. Although the Rockies are smaller (70) _______ the Alps, they are no
less wonderfull.
There are many roads across the Rockies, but the best way to see them is to
pass by train. You start from Vancouver, (71) _______ most attractive of Canada’s big
cities. Standing with its feet in water and its head in the mountains, this cityallows its
residents to ski on slopes just 15 minutes by car from the city (72)_______.
Thirty passenger trains a day used to set off from Vancouver on the cross-
continent railway. Now there are just three a week, but the ride is still a great
adventure. You sleep on board,which is fun, but travel through some of the best (73)
_______at night.
69. A. many B. lot C. few D. couple
70. A. from B. to C. as D. than
Page 7/9 71. A. a B. one C. the D. its
72. A.circle B.center C. middle D. heart
73. A. scenery B. view C. site D. beauty
YOUR ANSWERS:
69. _________________________ 70. _________________________ 71. _________________________
72. _________________________ 73. _________________________
V.(Questions 74-80):Choose the words givenin the box to complete the passage
(1,4 pts).
for something about films make
important eyes watch go instrument
Many parents are worried (74) _______________ the bad effects of television on
their children. Firstly, there are a lot of violent (75) _______________which may lead to
crimes. Secondly, advertisingis not always good (76)_______________children. They see
such many advertisements for sweets, ice creams and toys that these make them
want to (77)_______________ somewhere and buy unnecessary things at once. Thirdly,
sitting in front of a television set for a long time is bad for your (78) _______________.
About one third of children wear glasses. Finally, watching television is not creative.
It is very (79) _______________ for children to do something creative and athletic like
playing some musical(80)_______________, painting pictures, orplayingfootball.
YOUR ANSWERS:
74. _________________ 75. ___________________ 76. ___________________ 77. _______________
78. _________________ 79. ___________________ 80. ___________________
VI. (Questions81-85):Read the following passage andcirclethe letter A, B, C, or D to
indicate the best answerforthe following questions(1 pt).
English is my mother tongue. Besides, I can speak French and Spanish. Istudied
the two languages when I was at high school. Now, I am still learning Spanish at the
University. As for me, mastering a foreign language is not easy. After studying a
language, practice is very necessary and useful. Traveling to the country where the
target language is spoken is very helpful, but if you cannot speak the language well
enough you will certainly have troubles. I also frequently go to the movies, watch
movies on television, and listen to the radio in the language I am trying to learn.
Reading is another good way to learn. Books are good, but I personally think
newspapers and magazines are better. However, getting some knowledge of the
language is the most important thing. Grammar and vocabulary should be mastered
before learning anything then.
81. How many languages can the writer speak?
A.1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4
82. The writer has learnt Spanish_______________.
A. in Spain B. at high school C. at University D. B and C
Page 8/9 83. Traveling may cause troubles if_______________.
A. you cannot speak the language fluentlyenough.
B. you can speak the language well enough.
C. you can speak the language bad enough.
D. you can communicate in the target language.
84. Some useful ways to practice your target language are_______________.
A.reading books in the language.
B. listening to the radio and watching TV in the language.
C. seeing films in the language.
D. all are correct.
85. According to the writer, what should be mastered first?
A. Vocabulary B. Vocabulary and grammar
C. Writing skill D. Reading skill
SECTIONE: WRITING (3points)
I. (Questions 86-90): Rewrite the following sentences beginning with the words
givenso that the meaning stays the same(1 pt).
86. Listening to English songs is very interesting to me.
→I find it _____________________________________________________________________________________________
87. They are not old enough to drive.
→They are too _____________________________________________________________________________________________
88. Nobody in the class plays chess better than Christina.
→Christina _____________________________________________________________________________________________
89. They took away his passport so that he wouldn’t leave the country.
→They prevented ________________________________________________________________________________________
90. It takes me an hour to do my homework every evening.
→I spend ______________________________________________________________________________________________
II. (Questions 86-90): Use the suggested words and phrases to write com

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SECTIOND: READING COMPREHENSION(6,6points)
I. (Questions 53-58): Fill in each gap with one suitable word to complete the passage(1,2pts).
I only have half the weekend off, so I have very little (53) __of_____time. Sunday is a wonderful day for me to (54) ___spend____ time with my friends and family. One of the things I really enjoy doing on Sunday morning is to go out with my friends, although I am not always successful (55) __in_____ catching fish. It is a time to relax and talk about the previous week’s events and future plans. I usually go (56) ___home____ late in the afternoon. My family sometimes (57) _______my relatives on Sunday evening at a karaoke restaurant and we all have a good time together. It is especially fun when myfather gets up to sing. Please don’t tell him I said this, but he is a very bad singer. Once in a while I go to the movies with my friends or my brother. Sometimes, I just stay at home, listening to music,(58)___watching____videos or reading novels.

II. (Questions 59-63): Fill in each gap with one suitable word to complete the passage(1 pt).
The biggest carnival (59) ___of____ the world is the annual Carnival in Brazil, which usually (60) ___takes____ place in February when the whole country stops work for four days while everybody enjoys parties. There are (61) ___lots____ of street parades which amazingly decorated trucks and people dressed in colourful costumes. Everywhere you (62) ___see____, there are samba bands playing and people dancing. Right through the night the festivities continue with more dancing and music and firework displays which light in the night(63)_______.

III. (Questions 64-68): Read and circle A, B, C or D before the correct answer to fill each gap in the passage(1pt).
SPORTS AND HEALTH
Doing regular exercise or playing sports can be dangerous, especially if you are over 40. (64)_______, it is a very good idea to see your doctor before starting if you think you are not very fit. Some people try to do exercise or play sports too hard too soon, and as a result they cause themselves injuries that can take a long (65)_______to heal. However, it is not only older people who should (66)_______care. Doctors report
that many injuries such as backaches, sprained ankles (67)_______ pulled muscles, which can all be avoided if a little care is taken. If you do injure yourself, rest for a (68)_______to allow your body to recover naturally. Above all, don’t push yourself because you think it is doing you good. On the contrary, you could do yourself permanent damage.
64. A. But B. So C. However D. If
65. A. a B. day C. time D. way
66. A. take B. have C. use D. make
67. A. as B. or C. with D. and
68. A.once B.rest C.period D.while

IV. (Questions 64-68): Read and circle A, B, C or D before the correct answer to fill each gap in the passage(1pt).
THE ROCKIES
The Rocky Mountains run almost the length of North America. They start in the North-west, but lie only a (69) _______ hundred miles from the the centre in more sourthern areas. Although the Rockies are smaller (70) _______ the Alps, they are no less wonderfull.
There are many roads across the Rockies, but the best way to see them is to pass by train. You start from Vancouver, (71) _______ most attractive of Canada’s big cities. Standing with its feet in water and its head in the mountains, this cityallows its residents to ski on slopes just 15 minutes by car from the city (72)_______. Thirty passenger trains a day used to set off from Vancouver on the cross- continent railway. Now there are just three a week, but the ride is still a great adventure. You sleep on board,which is fun, but travel through some of the best (73) _______at night.
69. A. many B. lot C. few D. couple
70. A. from B. to C. as D. than
71. A. a B. one C. the D. its
72. A.circle B.center C. middle D. heart
73. A. scenery B. view C. site D. beauty
V.(Questions 74-80):Choose the words givenin the box to complete the
Many parents are worried (74) _______about ________ the bad effects of television on their children. Firstly, there are a lot of violent (75)________ films_______which may lead to crimes. Secondly, advertisingisnot always good (76)________for _______children. They see such many advertisements for sweets, ice creams and toys that these make them want to (77)________go _______ somewhere and buy unnecessary things at once. Thirdly, sitting in front of a television set for a long time is bad for your (78) ____eyes___________. About one third of children wear glasses. Finally, watching television is not creative.

It is very (79) ______important _________ for children to do something creative and athletic like playing some musical(80)______instrument _________, painting pictures, orplayingfootball.
VI. (Questions81-85):Read the following passage andcirclethe letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the best answerforthe following questions(1 pt).
English is my mother tongue. Besides, I can speak French and Spanish. Istudied the two languages when I was at high school. Now, I am still learning Spanish at the University. As for me, mastering a foreign language is not easy. After studying a language, practice is very necessary and useful. Traveling to the country where the target language is spoken is very helpful, but if you cannot speak the language well enough you will certainly have troubles. I also frequently go to the movies, watch movies on television, and listen to the radio in the language I am trying to learn.
Reading is another good way to learn. Books are good, but I personally think newspapers and magazines are better. However, getting some knowledge of the language is the most important thing. Grammar and vocabulary should be mastered before learning anything then.
81. How many languages can the writer speak?
A.1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4
82. The writer has learnt Spanish_______________.
A. in Spain B. at high school C. at University D. B and C
83. Traveling may cause troubles if_______________.
A. you cannot speak the language fluentlyenough.
B. you can speak the language well enough.
C. you can speak the language bad enough.
D. you can communicate in the target language.
84. Some useful ways to practice your target language are_______________.
A.reading books in the language.
B. listening to the radio and watching TV in the language.
C. seeing films in the language.
D. all are correct.
85. According to the writer, what should be mastered first?
A. Vocabulary B. Vocabulary and grammar
C. Writing skill D. Reading skill

SECTIONE: WRITING (3points)
I. (Questions 86-90): Rewrite the following sentences beginning with the words
givenso that the meaning stays the same(1 pt).
86. Listening to English songs is very interesting to me.
→I find it interesting to Listen to English
87. They are not old enough to drive.
→They are too young to drive.
88. Nobody in the class plays chess better than Christina.
→Christina is the best chessplayer in the class
89. They took away his passport so that he wouldn’t leave the country.
→They prevented him from leaving the country by taking away his passport
90. It takes me an hour to do my homework every evening.
→I spend an hour doing my homework every evening.