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Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences.
1. You _____ much recently.
A. weren’t studying B. don’t study C. haven’t been studying D. didn’t study
2. “Where’s Tony?” “He _____ to the travel agent’s, and he hasn’t come back.”
A. has been B. has been going C. has gone D. had gone
3. I’m sorry, but the director _____ the office.
A. already left B. has left C. had left D. is leaving
4. For several years his ambition _____ to become a pilot.
A. is B. has been C. was . D. had been
5. She said she met you once at the Hilton last year. _____ since then?
A. Have you met her B. Did you meet her C. Were you met her D. Had you met her
6. We think they _____ all that is necessary.
A. have done B. doing C. had done D. would do
7. I _____ here since last September.
A. am studying B. have been studying C. had been studying D. was studying
8. I think I _____ my door key. I can’t find it anywhere.
A. lost B. am losing C. have lost D. will lose
9. Mr. Kdwards _____ history for 35 years, and is retiring soon.
A. teaches B. is teaching C. taught D. has been teaching
10. I’d like to see that football match because I _____ one this year.
A. don’t see B. can’t see C. hardly see D. haven’t seen
11. Once an animal _____ from the wild, it generally cannot be returned to its place of origin for fear of disease.
A. was taken s B. will be taken C. would be taken D. has been taken
12. I’m tired. I _____ the house since 9 this morning.
A. am cleaning B. was cleaning C. had been cleaning D. have been cleaning
13. I _____ to your excuses carefully, but I _____.
A. listen - do not convince
B. am listening - was not convinced
C. had listened - have not been convinced
D. have listened - am not convinced
14. I _____ (Có thừa ko bạn nhỉ? ) can’t believe that you _____ all the three exercises. You just started five minutes ago.
A. have finished B. have been finishing C. finished D. are finishing
15. Up to now, the discount _____ to children under ten years old.
A. has only applied B. only applies C. was only applied D. only applied
16. Tom often watches TV after his parents _____ to bed.
A. had gone B. have gone C. go D. went
17. This is the third time James _____ the volunteer program to the village.
A. joins B. joined C. has joined D. has been joining
18. “How’s Peter doing?” “I don’t know. I _____ from him for months.”
A. have to hear B. haven’t heard C. didn’t hear D. don’t hear
19. “Susan is still looking for a decent flat.” “How long _____ for?” .
A. was she looking B. is she looking C. had she looked D. has she been looking
20. “Has Tim come to terms with his exam results?” “Yes. He _____ the fact he’ll have to reset.”
A. had accepted B. has been accepting C. accepted D. has accepted
21. “How do you like your sushi?” “Well, it’s really different. It’s the first time I _____ Japanese food.”
A. eat B. am eating C. have eaten D. have been eating
22. Their children _____ lots of new friends since they _____ to that town.
A. have made - moved
B. were making - have moved
C. made - are moving
D. made - have been moving
23. It has been a good year. I _____ two books and several short stories, all of which are now in print.
A. have written B. have been writing C. will have written D. had written
24. You should know that everyone in this office _____ busily planning the dance for a week.
A. is B. has been C. have been D. are
25. Jane is a wonderful singer. Her mother tells me that she _____ professionally since she was four.
A. has been sung B. was singing C. is singing D. has been singing
26. That the committee members could not agree with each other about solving that problem _____ caused a serious problem.
A. is B. was C. has D. have
27. Prices _____ considerably since this time last year.
A. have raised B. rose C. raised D. have risen
28. The number of working women in China _____ from 49% in 1980 to nearly 65% today.
A. has been increasing B. has increased C. is increasing D. have increased
29. She _____ two miles and a half, and now she feels exhausted.
A. runs B. was running C. has run D. has been running
30. Something tells me that you _____ to a single word I _____ in the past ten minutes.
A. haven’t been listening - have said
B. haven’t listened - had said
C. hadn’t listened - said
D. didn’t listen - was saying
31. How many of those chocolates _____ today?
A. did you eat B. do you eat C. had you eaten D. have you eaten
32. This is the latest news from Timbuktu. Two-thirds of the city _____ in a fire.
A. has been destroyed B. were destroyed C. was destroyed D. have been destroyed
33. Our industrial output _____from 2 million in 2011 to 2 million in 2011 to 4 million this year.
A. rises B. rose C. was rising D. has risen
34. The replacement of shops such as the groceries’ and chemist’s by cafes _____ the housewives with insufficient facilities for shopping.
A. leave B. have left C. has left D. to have left
35. He_____ (Thiếu chỗ trống rùi nè ) off alone a month ago, and _____ of since.
A. set - hasn’t been heard
B. setted - hasn’t heard
C. set - hasn’t heard
D. setted - hadn’t been heard
36. .You looked tired. _____ hard all day?
A. Have you been working B. Did you work C. Do you work D. Are you working
37. Thousands of antibiotics _____, but only about thirty are in common use today.
A. have developed B. are developing C. have been developed D. have been developing
38. None of the students _____ to class yet.
A. are coming B. hadn’t come C. haven’t come D. have come
39. We _____ for three hours and are very tired.
A. are walking B. have been walking C. were walking D. had been walking
40. I _____ badminton before. This is the first time I _____ to play it.
A. have never played - tried
B. have ever played - have tried
C. have played - have tried
D. have never played - have tried
41. “Are you learning your lesson?” “No, I _____ it.”
A. finished B. finish C. have finished D. have been finished
42. lie is tired how. He _____ for a long time.
A. has been learning B. learns C. has been learned D. learned
43. Listen, Donna, I don’t care if you _____ the bus this morning. You _____ late for work too many times. You are fired!
A. have missed have been B. missed - have been C. missed -- were D. were missing - were
44. “Joseph’s English _____, isn’t it?” - “Yes. He _____ American television programs everyday since he first arrived in San Diego. Soon he will be totally fluent.”
A. is really improving - has been watching
B. has really improved - has watched
C. really improved - watches
D. is really improving - watches
45. For the last ten years, engineers _____ noise levels in Britain’s cities.
A. have been measured . have been measuring C. has measured D. have been measurement
Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences.
1. He _____ playing with his dog.
A. is loving B. loves C. was loving D. love
Thì Hiện Tại Đơn
2. Oil _____ if you pour it on water.
A. floated B. floats C. will be floated D. float
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3. Water _____ at 100 degrees Celsius.
A. boils B. boiling C. is boiling D. boil
Thì Hiện Tại đơn
4. The launch of the first liquid-fuelled rocket in 1926 _____ by flight historians _____ as significant as the Wright Brothers’ flight.
A. has considered - having been
B. was considered - being
C. is considered - to be
D. has been considered - has been
Thì quá khứ đơn
5. I’m afraid John will get drunk at the party no matter what his wife _____ to prevent it.
A. would do B. were doing C. does D. will do
6. “Any news from Vicky?” “Yes. She ____ tomorrow on the 9:15 train.”
A. arrives B. will have arrived C. arriving D. will have been arriving
Thì hiện tại đơn (chỉ lịch trình)
7. “Do you know it’s Barb’s birthday today?” “Yes, she _____ a party tonight.”
A. has B. is to have C. is having D. will have
8. Tom _____ things round the house, which is annoying.
A. always leaves B. has always left C. is leaving D. is always leaving
Hiện tại tiếp diễn với "always" chỉ sự phàn nàn
9. Teenagers _____ photos of pop stars on their bedroom walls.
A. are often sticking B. often stick C. will often stick D. have often stuck
10. At least half of the world’s population _____ more than one language.
A. speak B. speaks C. have spoken D. is speaking
11. “Did you have a good time at the .Browns?” “Not really. I _____ I’ll ever visit them again.”
A. won’t be thinking B. am not thinking C. don’t think D. think not
12. Today, universities _____ of conducting “cruel and unnecessary” tests on animals, _____ banned drugs such as amphetamines.
A. are accused - using
B. have accused - to use
C. have been accused – used
D. are being accused - being used
13. “George is in hospital.” “Yes, I’ve heard he _____ good progress.”
A. makes B. will make C. is making D. would make
14. My neighbor really gets on my nerves. She _____ the washing machine on late at night.
A. has always put B. had always put C. has always been putting D. is always putting
15. The word “Olympic” _____ from Olympian in Greece.
A. has come B. came C. comes D. is coming
16. Three swimmers, Paul, Ed, and Jim, _____ now in the competition for medals.
A. is B. has been C. had been D. are
17. “Could I have a word with you, please?” “Sorry, I’m in a big hurry. My train _____ in 15 minutes.”
A. is leaving B. left C. has left D. will leave
18. I _____ an important phone call from America. Could you tell me when it comes?
A. had expected B. have been expected C. expected D. am expecting
19. The existence of many stars in the sky _____ us to suspect that there may be life on another planet.
A. lead B. leading C. have led D. leads
20. _____, insist on a full refund.
A. Whatever he will say B. Whatever he said C. Whatever he says D. Whatever he would say
Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting.
21. A star that (A) has used up its (B) energy and has lost its heat (C) became (D) a dwarf. => becomes
22. Mr. Suzuki Wants to know (A) where the supplies are kept (B), in case he need (C) more of them (D) while we’re away. => needs
23. In some areas, it has (A) against the law (B) to ride (C) a motorcycle without (D) a helmet. => is
24. The novel and the short story are the literary forms (A) most commonly called (B) “fiction”, but contemporary narrative (C) poetry and drama were (D) also forms of fiction. => are
25. When the minerals needed for (A) corn to grow (B) are lack (C), the husks may be stunted (D). => lack
Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting.
46. Since ancient times (A), some people wore (B) amulets, objects that are supposed (C) to give the wearer magical (D) powers.
~> have worn
47. I will come to (A) your (B) office as soon as I prepare (C) this (D) report.
~> by
48. Our lifestyle (A) changed (B) since running water (C) came to (D) our village.
~> has changed
49. As soon (A) as he will graduate(B), he is going (C) to return to (D) his hometown
~> bỏ will
50. We haven’t (A) seen each (B) other from (C) we left school. (D)
~> since
III. Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to complete the sentences: (3ms)
1. - “Have a nice weekend!” - “______.”
A. Do you have any plans? B. I’m going to take it easy.
C. Thanks. You too! D. Are you going anywhere?
2. Let's go somewhere else. There's ______ noise in this room.
A. too many B. too much C. many too D. much too
3. The shark ____________ him while he was padding on his surfboard
A. has attacked B. had attacked C. attacked D. was attacked
4. It’s ______ far to the railway station from here.
A. too many B. too much C. many too D. much too
5. He is the first student ______ the scholarship this year
A. who win B. to win C. winning D. whose won
6. My house_________in 1986.
A. is built B. was building C. was built D. has been built
7. The doctor_________me not to stay up too late at night.
A. advised B. suggested C. insisted D. forced
8. Tomorrow we'll go to Noi Bai Airport to meet Maryam, _____comes from Malaysia.
A. who B. whom C. whose D. that
9. His house looks very large and beautiful. It is _________house.
A. a seven-room B. a seven-rooms C. seven room D. seven rooms
10. If you get up early, you_________late.
A. weren't B. wouldn't be C. aren't D. won't be
11. It's very hot today. I wish I_________on the beach now.
A. am B. was C. were D. had been
12. When he lived in the city, he_________to the theater twice a week.
A. uses to go B. has gone C. used to go D. was going
13. My father asked us_________too much time playing computer games.
A. not to spending B. did not spend
C. not to spend D. to not spent
14. Hoai can’t remember the restaurant _________ she ate her favorite roasted duck.
A. which B. whose C. whom D. where
15. If I were a flower, I_________a sunflower.
A. was B. were C. will be D. would be
16. Nobody went to the party, _________?
A. does he B. do they C. didn’t they D. did they
17. It is nearly 3 months_________he visited his parents.
A. while B. during C. since D. when
18. _________population is another unpleasant result we have to solve.
A. Increased B. Increasing C. The increase D. To increase
19. Mai got up late she couldn’t catch the first train .
A. because B. however C. so D. but
20. "Can I give you a little more coffee?" - “ __________________ ”
A. No, you're welcome. B. No. Thanks.
C. Yes, you're right. D. Yes, I'm OK.
21. Robert does not have ______________ Peter does.
A. money more than B. as many money as
C. more money as D. as much money as
22. It is __________ interesting movie that he has seen up to now.
A. such a B. such an C. so D. so a
23. Last night I watched the movie Romeo and Juliet. At last they killed _____.
A. together B. each other C. themselves D. them
24. We have many well- ___________ teachers here.
A. qualification B. quality C. qualify D. qualified
25.“What does your father do, Ba ? Lan asked. @ ________________________
A. Lan asked Ba what did his father B. Lan asked Ba his father does
C. Lan asked Ba what his father did D. Lan asked Ba does his father.
26. It is getting cold. You’d better not ___________ without a coat.
A. go out B. to go out C. going out D. have gone out.
27. Nothing will prevent him _____________ succeeding.
A. in B. at C. from D. on
28. The teacher with __________ we studied last year no longer teaches in our school.
A. who B. whom C. whose D. that
29. They made me __________ on the floor.
A. lie B. to lie C. lying D. lay
30. Did you like the book that I gave you? - _________ the novels that I’ve read, I enjoyed this one most.
A. for all B. all of C. of all D. from all
Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest.
1. a. hospital b. mischievous c. supportive d. special
2. a. family b. whenever c. obedient d. solution
3. a. biologist b. generally c. responsible d. security
4. a. confident b. important c. together d. exciting
5. a. possible. b. university c. secondary d. suitable
Choose a, b, c, or d that best completes each unfinished sentence, substitutes the underlined part, or has a close meaning to the original one.
6. You are old enough to take _______ for what you have done.
a. responsible b. responsibility c. responsibly d. irresponsible
7. These quick and easy _______ can be effective in the short term, but they have a cost.
a. solve b. solvable c. solutions d. solvability
8. John is _______ only child in his family so his parents love him a lot.
a. a b. an c. the d. no article
9. According to the boss, John is the most _______ for the position of executive secretary.
a. supportive b. caring c. suitable d. comfortable
10. She got up late and rushed to the bus stop.
a. came into b. went leisurely c. went quickly d. dropped by
11. Billy, come and give me a hand with cooking.
a. help b. prepared c. be busy d. attempt
12. Whenever problems come up, we discuss them frankly and find solutions quickly.
a . happen b. encounter c. arrive d. clean
13. What are the _______ of that country? - I think it is some kinds of cheese and sauces.
a. drinks b. beverages c. grains d. special dishes
14. Peter tried his best and passed the driving test at the first _______.
a. try b. attempt c. doing d. aim
15. Where is Jimmy? - He is ____ work. He is busy ____ his monthly report.
a. on / for b. in / about c. to / through d. at / with
16. With greatly increased workloads, everyone is _______ pressure now.
a. under b. above c. upon d. out of
17. We are not allowed _______ jeans at school.
a. wear b. to wear c. wearing d. worn
18. Sometimes I do not feel like _______ to my sibling about my troubles.
a. talk b. to talk c. talking d. talked
19. The worker was _______ his boss expected, so he was offered a raise.
a. more hard-working b. as hard-working than
c. more hard-working than d. more hard-working as
20. John _______ a respectful and obedient student.
a. said to be b. is said c. is said being d. is said to be
21. I love _______ films but I seldom find time to go the cinema.
a. see b. saw c. seen d. seeing
22. In the last hundred years, traveling _______ much easier and more comfortable.
a. becomes b. has become c. became d. will become
23. In the 19th century, it _______ two or three months to cross North America by covered wagon.
a. took b. had taken c. had taken d. was taking
24. In the past the trip _______ very rough and often dangerous, but things _______ a great deal in the last hundred and fifty years.
a. was / have changed b. is / change
c. had been / will change d. has been / changed
25. Now you _______ from New York to Los Angeles in a matter of hours.
a. are flying b. would fly c. will fly d. can fly
26. When Carol _______ last night, I ______ my favorite show on television.
a. was calling / watched b. called / have watched
c. called / was watching d. had called / watched
27. By this time next summer, you _______ your studies.
a. completes b. will complete c. are completing d. will have completed
28. Right now, Jim _______ the newspaper and Kathy _______ dinner.
a. reads / has cooked b. is reading / is cooking
c. has read / was cooking d. read / will be cooking
29. Last night at this time, they _______ the same thing. She _______ and he the Newspaper.
a. are doing / is cooking / is reading
b. were doing / was cooking / was reading
c. was doing / has cooked / is reading
d. had done / was cooking /read
30. When I _______ home last night, I _______ that Jane _______ a beautiful candlelight dinner.
a. had arrived / discovered / prepared
b. was arriving / had discovered / was preparing
c. have arrived / was discovering / had prepared
d. arrived / discovered / was preparing
Choose the sentence which has the closest meaning to the original one.
31. They are not allowed to go out in the evening by their parents.
a. Their parents do not want them to go out in the evening.
b. Their parents never let them to go out in the evening.
c. Going out in the evening is permitted by their parents.
d. Although their parents do not allow, they still go out in the evening.
32. Although my parents are busy at work, they try to find time for their children.
a. My parents are so busy at work that they cannot find time for their children.
b. Busy at work as my parents are, they try to find time for their children.
c. My parents are too busy at work to find time for their children.
d. My friends rarely have time for their children because they are busy at work.
33. His eel soup is better than any other soups I have ever eaten.
a. Of all the soups I have ever eaten, his eel soup is the best.
b. I have ever eaten many soups that are better than his eel soup.
c. His eel soup is the worst of all soups I have eaten.
d. His eel soup is good but I have ever eaten many others better.
34. She gets up early to prepare breakfast so that her children can come to school on time.
a. Despite her getting up early to prepare breakfast, her children cannot come to school on time. .
b. Because she wanted her children to come to school on time, she gets up early to prepare breakfast.
c. If she does not get up early to prepare breakfast, her children will not come to school on time.
d. Unless she gets up early to prepare breakfast, her children will not come to school on.
35. The last time I went to the museum was a year ago.
a. I have not been to the museum for a year.
b. A year ago, I often went to the museum.
c. My going to the museum lasted a year.
d. At last I went to the museum after a year.
VI. Choose the best answer.
1. I don’t think Bon can get a job. He is __________ hard-working __________ honest.
A. both – and
B. not only – but also
C. neither – nor
D. either – or
2. __________ my brother or my sister has taken the book.
A. Both
B. Either
C. Neither
D. Not only
3. __________ the students __________ the teacher are in the playground.
A. Both – and
B. Not only – but also
C. neither – nor
D. Either – or
4. Neither my friend nor I __________ that movie.
A. didn’t see
B. has seen
C. have seen
D. hadn’t seen
5. __________ were asked to do the gardening.
A. Both Mary and Peter
B. Either Mary or Peter
C. Neither Mary nor Peter
D. All of Mary and Peter
6. Her new boyfriend was _________ polite ________ friendly. I didn’t feel comfortable talking to him.
A. either/or
B. neither/nor
C. both/and
D. either/nor
7. I can’t remember if __________ Georgia __________ Julia wanted a doll for Christmas.
A. neither/nor
B. either/or
C. both/and
D. not only/but also
8. __________ Mary __________ Peter likes working in this office. They are looking for new jobs.
A. Both/and
B. Either/or
C. Neither/nor
D. Not only/but also
9. I don’t want to talk to __________ her __________ her sister.
A. either/or
B. not only/but also
C. neither/nor
D. both/and
10. When we were in Paris on holiday, we stayed __________ at a hotel __________ at a guest-house because our relatives put us up there.
A. not only/but also
B. both/and
C. neither/nor
D. either/or
11. He lost __________ his best friendship __________ honour because of his stupid action.
A. either/or
B. both/and
C. neither/nor
D. not only/also
12. We’ve been doing business with __________ IBM __________ Microsoft. They are our best partners.
A. both/and
B. either/or
C. not only/but
D. neither/nor
13. __________ the director __________ his secretary are away on business. You have to wait until they return on Friday.
A. Either/or
B. Both/and
C. Neither/nor
D. Not only/but also
14. __________ you __________ your friends can stay here now. Go home immediately.
A. Not only/but also
B. Either/or
C. Neither/nor
D. Both/and
15. He is so stubborn that __________ his mother __________ his mother can talk to him.
A. either/or
B. neither/nor
C. both/and
D. all/or
16. The film was __________ boring __________ long.
A. either/or
B. neither/and
C. both/and
D. either/nor
17. She neither talked nor __________ her feelings.
A. show
B. showed
C. showing
D. shown
18. You must either go at once or __________ till tomorrow.
A. waiting
B. wait
C. must wait
D. to wait
19. They told me he was a wonderful guy. When I met him; however, I was disappointed to find that he is__________ handsome __________ polite.
A. neither/nor
B. either/or
C. both/and
D. not only/but also
20. Don’t be so unreasonable! I can’t __________ cook __________ iron your clothes.
A. neither/nor
B. either/or
C. both/and
D. not only/but also
21. Either I or they __________ enjoying the party now.
A. are
B. is
C. was
D. were
22. Neither I nor she __________ seen the film before.
A. has
B. have
C. was
D. were
PART A: PHONETICS (2pts)
Section I: Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.(1pt)
1. A. school B. chair C. chemistry D. character
2. A. serious B. symptom C. sugar D. sauce
3. A. order B. novel C. portable D. score
4. A. coop B. cartoon C. stool D. indoors.
Section II. Choose the word that has different stress from others.(1pt)
1. A. complete B. detective C. gather D. event
2. A. mixture B. allow C. affect D. disease
3. A. exit B. cushion C. turtle D. improve
4. A. museum B. useful C. cavity D. wedding
PART B: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR.(10pts)
Section I: Choose the best answer from A,B,C or D to fill in the gaps.(2pts)
1. She is staying................................her uncle and aunt's house.
A. at B. in C. with D. on
2. Their trip to Da Lat ....................wonderful.
A. was B. were C. are D. is
3. There is............................meat in the box.
A. any B. a few C. a little D. many
4. Don't forget .....................your teeth before going to bed.
A. brush B. to brush C. brushing D. not to brush
5 You ............................stay at home when you are sick.
A. had better B. should C. mustn't D. A and B
6. He doesn't like candy. I.................
A. don't too B. don't, either C. don't neither D. do so
7. I divided the sweets.....................several boys.
A. during B. between C. into D. among
8. He was only ten, but he ate........................his father did.
A. as much as B. more that C. much than D. as much than
Section II: Supply the correct tense for the verbs in brackets.(2pts)
1. My mother often (go).......to the market every morning but she ( not go)........there this morning.
=> goes; doesn't go.
2. When (you/ have).........................the last medical check-up?
=> did you have.
3. Why ( you/ not take) ..................part in the picnic last Sunday?
=> didn't you take.
4. Where ( your teacher/ be)....................?
- He (explain)......................a new lesson in that class.
=> is your teacher; is explaining.
5. I (pick)...............you up at your hotel in half an hour.
=> will pick.
6. We can't go out now because it (rain) .
=> is raining.
Section III: Give the correct form of the words in brackets.(2pts)
1. The noise in the city kept Hoa awake at night. (Wake)
2. In addition to that, my bike tires was flat. (Add)
3. Mr. Tan has a very painful tooth. (Pain)
4. Then, Thanh heated a pan and stir-fried the beef. (Hot)
5. Sugar is not an unhealthy food because we need it to live. (Health)
6. Catching the common cold is unpleasant for every body. (Please)
7. Don't worry! Your cold will last for a few days and then disappear. (Appear)
8. I have less time to play than my friend. (Little)
Section IV: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the sentence printed before it.(2pts)
1 Listening to music is more interesting than watching TV.
=> I prefer listening to music to watching TV.
2. It isn't important for you to finish the work today.
=> You don't have to finish the work today.
3. How much is this dictionary?
=> What is the price of this dictionary ?
4. How heavy is the chicken?
=> What is the weight of the chicken ?
5. Mr. Trung and Mrs. Trung type quickly .
=> Mr. Trung and Mrs. Trung are quick typists.
6. I got to work in half an hour yesterday.
=> It took me half an hour to get to work yesterday.
7. My mother doesn't like coffee and tea.
=> My mother likes neither coffee nor tea.
8. You shouldn't eat too much candy.
=> You'd better not eat too much candy.
Section V: There is a mistake in each of these sentences. Underline the mistake and then correct it. (2pts)
1. The dirt on vegetables can cause you sick .
=> make.
2. Scientists say that the life started in the ocean .
=> \(\varnothing\).
3. He gave up to smoke 2 years ago.
=> smoking.
4. He is a fast runner. He runs fastly.
=> fast.
5. Can I lend your pencil? I'm sorry. I'm using it.
=> borrow.
6. You should keep silently when they are working.
=> silent.
7. How many times in a day do you brush your teeth ?
=> \(\varnothing\).
8. Long is worried because he has see the dentist.
=> to see.
PART C: READING.( 4pts)
Section I: Read the following story and write true (T) or false (F). (1.5pts)
When Dave was young, he played a lot of games, and he was thin and strong, but when he was forty-five, he began to get fat and slow. He was not able to breathe as well as before, and when he walked rather fast, his heart beat painfully.
He did not do anything about this for a long time, but finally he became anxious and went to see a doctor, and the doctor sent him to a hospital. Another young doctor examined him there and said, " I don't want to mislead you, Mr. Dave. You are very ill, and I believe that you are unlikely to live much longer. Would you like me to arrange for anybody to come and see you before you die?
Dave thought for a few seconds and then he answered, "I'd like another doctor to come and see me".
Your answers:
1. Dave was fat and slow until he was forty five.
=> F.
2. As soon as Dave had trouble in breathing and walking, he went to see a doctor.
=> F.
3. Dave was afraid he was ill.
=> T.
4. The young doctor thought Dave was going to die soon.
=> T.
5. He wanted to see another doctor, first.
=> F.
6. Dave did not trust the young doctor.
=> T.
Section II: Read the passage and write ONE suitable word for each space. (2.5pts)
Many people nowadays have to wear false teeth when they was middle-aged.
Since the beginning of this century,(1) tooth decay has greatly increased. The amount(2) of sugar in our food has also increased Doctors and dentists now know that(3) sugar is the chief cause of tooth(4) decay Eskimos' teeth, for example, started to(5) decay when they began to eat sweet(6) food.
Long ago doctors did not like(7) to treat people's teeth. Barbers and blacksmiths(8) looked after people's teeth and pulled them(9) out when they decayed. Some people thought(10) toothache was a punishment from the gods.
PART D: READING.( 4pts)
Section I: Using the givens words to write a passage. (2pts)
Dung/ go/ Nha Trang/ family/ vacation/ last month/. She/ stay/ hotel/ side/ beach/. In the early morning/ she/ go/ sea/ swim/an hour/. Then/ she/ breakfast/ food stall/ beach/ enjoy/ fresh air/ morning/. Afternoon/ she/ take/ photos/ sights/. She/ stay/ Nha Trang/ four days/ took/ nice photos/. She/ also/ buy/ postcards/ souvenirs/ friends/. It/ be/ great vacation/ because/ she/ have/fun.
=> Dung went to Nha Trang with her family on vacation last week. She stayed at a hotel on the side of the beach. In the early morning, she went to the sea and swam for an hour. Then she had breakfast in the food stall on the beach to enjoy fresh air in the morning. In the afternoon, she took some photos of the sights. She stayed in Nha Trang for four days and took of a lot of nice photos. She also bought some postcards and souvenirs for her friends. It was a great vacation because she had a lot of fun.
Section II: Write a passage about 150 words to describe the activities at recess (2pts)
In the school yard children, every 2 each session details are to recess. A drum up, but as fun loudly urging us quickly run out .... romp.
Wide school yard a few minutes ago that, deserted and quiet suddenly as narrow, not even enough room for noise and hundreds of large and small pupils, from Grades flush profusely as massive streams, multi-colored sharp. Shuttlecock few top men quickly occupied, arrayed, foot stone Thoan, mouth à á call each other, red and blue orbs flying over, fly back, flew up, fly down. Many girls playing jump rope rhythmically and healthy, spinning wire spiraling, undulating dancer with a smile, hair flying in the wind. Original few eagles around women with women, men with men, many of you are playing tag, chasing people who flee flashed bucket to run, the purple ears. Some you like jokes huddled storytelling fun, laughing, with him jumping happily cheered! Many couples holding hands, walking around, talking to small giggle. Some make you curious to look at the fence looking around she sold plots vicious looking sour apricot, deep sweetness. Teacher observations, standing afar off, would also spread the fun out of our joy.
Recess filled with laughter and voices wa also go very fast. A solemn drumbeat sounded. Drumming like a miracle that we had like a hundred silent gradually, rushed into the classroom, the school returned to the air, quiet terrace, its tranquility..
Exercise 1: Choose the correct answers.
1. He got wet he forgot his umbrella.
A. because of B. because C. but D. and
2. He stops working heavy raining.
A. in spite of B. although C. despite D. because of
3. They have a lot of difficulties in their life their poverty.
A. in spite of B. although C. because D. because of
4. Jill and Jolly were happy it was their both birthday party that day.
A. because B. even though C. spite of D. Despite
5. Nobody could hear her she spoke too quietly.
A. although B. because C. because of D. in spite of
6. We decided to leave early the party was boring.
A. although B. despite C. because D. because of
7. We all feel sad the bad news
A. because B. because of C. though D. despite
8. John lost his job his laziness.
A. because of B. because C. in spite of D. though
9. We can't go to Julia's party we're going away that weekend.
A. because B. because of C. although D. in spite of
10. Nam was absent from class yesterday he felt sick.
A. so B. because C. although D. but
Exercise 2: Choose the correct answers.
1. The boy can’t reach the shelf he’s not tall enough.
A. because B. although C. even though D. and
2. She couldn’t unlock it she had the wrong key.
A. while B. but C. though D. because
3. Nam failed the final exam he was lazy.
A. while B. though C. because D. but
4. We watched TV the whole evening we had nothing better to do.
A. because B. though C. so D. but
5. We didn’t go for a walk it was very cold.
A. though B. because C. but D. so
6. They decided not to go out for a meal they were too tired.
A. so B. because C. but D. if
7. I’m learning English I want to get a better job.
A. or B. because C. therefore D. but
8. Last night we came to the show late the traffic was terrible.
A. although B. despite C. and D. because
9. Lan couldn’t pass the exam she is too lazy.
A. because B. because of C. although D. in spite of
10. his broken leg, he didn’t come to class yesterday.
A. because B. because of C. despite D. so
Exercise 3: Complete the sentences with because/ because of.
1. We delayed our trip BECAUSE OF the bad weather.
2. Sue’s eyes were red BECAUSE she had been crying.
3. My mother is always complaining BECAUSE OF the untidiness of my room.
4. The water in most river is unsafe to drink BECAUSE it’s polluted.
5. The trees were bend over BECAUSE OF the wind.
6. You can’t enter this secure areas BECAUSE you don’t have an official permit.
7. It’s unsafe to travel in that country BECAUSE OF the ongoing civil war.
8. Several people in the crowd became ill and fainted BECAUSE OF the extreme heat.
9. Mark didn’t go to work yesterday BECAUSE he didn’t feel well.
10. We couldn’t get into the disco BECAUSE OF the enormous crowd.
Exercise 4: Complete the sentences with because/ because of.
1. I went home early BECAUSE I was feeling unwell.
2. We decided not to go out for a meal BECAUSE we were simply too tired.
3. I couldn’t get to sleep BECAUSE OF the noise.
4. He only accepted the job BECAUSE OF the salary, which was very high.
5. Sarah can’t climb up the tree BECAUSE OF her fear of heights.
6. BECAUSE OF his age, John was not hired ALTHOUGH he had the necessary qualifications.
7. Mary came to class late BECAUSE her motorbike had a puncture.
8. Sandy didn’t go to school yesterday BECAUSE she was sick.
9. She went to bed early BECAUSE OF her tiredness.
10. I couldn’t do the test BECAUSE it was too difficult.
Exercise 5: Rewrite the sentences, using because/because of
1. He didn’t come because of his sickness.
BECAUSE HE WAS SICK, He didn’t come
2. The train was late because the fog was thick.
BECAUSE OF THE THICK FOG, The train was late
3. The plane couldn’t take off because of the bad weather.
BECAUSE THE WEATHER WAS BAD, The plane couldn’t take off
4. He left the school because his family was poor.
BECAUSE OF HIS FAMILY'S POVERTY,The plane couldn’t take off
5. We couldn’t study because of the noise.
BECAUSE IT WAS TOO NOISE, We couldn’t study
6. I didn’t go swimming because it was cold.
BECAUSE OF THE COLD, I didn’t go swimming
7. These students arrive late because of the bad traffic.
BECAUSE THE TRAFFIC WAS BAD, These students arrive late
8. Mary can’t sleep because she has drunk a cup of strong coffee.
BECAUSE OF DRINKING A CUP OF STRONG COFFEE, MARY CAN'T SLEEP
9. Because of getting up early, he wasn’t late for the first train.
BECAUSE HE GOT UP EARLY, he wasn’t late for the first train.
PART A: PHONETICS (2pts)
Section I: Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.(1pt)
1. A. school B. chair C. chemistry D. character
2. A. serious B. symptom C. sugar D. sauce
3. A. order B. novel C. portable D. score
4. A. coop B. cartoon C. stool D. indoors
Section II. Choose the word that has different stress from others.(1pt)
1. A. complete B. detective C. gather D. event
2. A. mixture B. allow C. affect D. disease
3. A. exit B. cushion C. turtle D. improve
4. A. museum B. useful C. cavity D. wedding
PART B: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR.(10pts)
Section I: Choose the best answer from A,B,C or D to fill in the gaps.(2pts)
1. She is staying......her uncle and aunt's house.
A. at B. in C. with D. on
2. Their trip to Da Lat ....................wonderful.
A. was B. were C. are D. is
3. There is............................meat in the box.
A. any B. a few C. a little D. many
4. Don't forget .....................your teeth before going to bed.
A. brush B. to brush C. brushing D. not to brush
5 You ............................stay at home when you are sick.
A. had better B. should C. mustn't D. A and B
6. He doesn't like candy. I.................
A. don't too B. don't, either C. don't neither D. do so
7. I divided the sweets.....................several boys.
A. during B. between C. into D. among
8. He was only ten, but he ate........................his father did.
A. as much as B. more that C. much than D. as much than
Section II: Supply the correct tense for the verbs in brackets.(2pts)
1. My mother often (go)....goes.......to the market every morning but she ( not go)..........didn't go..........there this morning.
2. When (you/ have)............will you have.............the last medical check-up?
3. Why ( you/ not take) ...........didn't you take.......part in the picnic last Sunday?
4. Where ( your teacher/ be).......is your teacher .............?
- He (explain)............is explaining ..........a new lesson in that class.
5. I (pick).....will pick ..........you up at your hotel in half an hour.
6. We can't go out now because it (rain) ....is raining ....
Section III: Give the correct form of the words in brackets.(2pts)
1. The noise in the city kept Hoa........awake ...........at night. (Wake)
2. In.........addition.......to that, my bike tires was flat. (Add)
3. Mr. Tan has a very.......painful.......tooth. (Pain)
4. Then, Thanh.........heated........a pan and stir-fried the beef. (Hot)
5. Sugar is not an..........unhealthy............food because we need it to live. (Health)
6. Catching the common cold is........unpleasant ..........for every body. (Please)
7. Don't worry! Your cold will last for a few days and then.........disappear....... (Appear)
8. I have.........less........time to play than my friend. (Little)
Section IV: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the sentence printed before it.(2pts)
1 Listening to music is more interesting than watching TV.
=> I prefer.....listening to music to watching TV........
2. It isn't important for you to finish the work today.
=> You don't.......have to finish the work today.........
3. How much is this dictionary?
=> What ......is the price of this dictionary .........?
4. How heavy is the chicken?
=> What......is the chicken's weight ........?
5. Mr. Trung and Mrs. Trung type quickly .
=> Mr. Trung and Mrs. Trung.....are quick typists..........
6. I got to work in half an hour yesterday.
=> It took .....me half an hour to get to work yesterday ........
7. My mother doesn't like coffee and tea.
=> My mother likes neither......coffee nor tea.....
8. You shouldn't eat too much candy.
=> You'd.....better not eat too much candy .....
Section V: There is a mistake in each of these sentences. Underline the mistake and then correct it. (2pts)
1. The dirt on vegetables can cause => make you sick .
2. Scientists say that the=> bỏ life started in the ocean .
3. He gave up to smoke=> smoking 2 years ago.
4. He is a fast runner. He runs fastly=> fast .
5. Can I lend => borrow your pencil? I'm sorry. I'm using it.
6. You should keep silently=> silent when they are working.
7. How many times in=> bỏ a day do you brush your teeth ?
8. Long is worried because he has=> has to see the dentist.
PART C: READING.( 4pts)
Section I: Read the following story and write true (T) or false (F). (1.5pts)
When Dave was young, he played a lot of games, and he was thin and strong, but when he was forty-five, he began to get fat and slow. He was not able to breathe as well as before, and when he walked rather fast, his heart beat painfully.
He did not do anything about this for a long time, but finally he became anxious and went to see a doctor, and the doctor sent him to a hospital. Another young doctor examined him there and said, " I don't want to mislead you, Mr. Dave. You are very ill, and I believe that you are unlikely to live much longer. Would you like me to arrange for anybody to come and see you before you die?
Dave thought for a few seconds and then he answered, "I'd like another doctor to come and see me".
Your answers:
1. Dave was fat and slow until he was forty five. F
2. As soon as Dave had trouble in breathing and walking, he went to see a doctor. F
3. Dave was afraid he was ill. T
4. The young doctor thought Dave was going to die soon. T
5. He wanted to see another doctor, first. F
6. Dave did not trust the young doctor. T
Section II: Read the passage and write ONE suitable word for each space. (2.5pts)
Many people nowadays have to wear false teeth when they was middle-aged.
Since the beginning of this century,(1)......tooth............decay has greatly increased. The amount(2) .......of...........sugar in our food has also increased Doctors and dentists now know that(3)......sugar......is the chief cause of tooth(4) ..........decay...... Eskimos' teeth, for example, started to(5).....decay.....when they began to eat sweet(6)........food..........
Long ago doctors did not like(7)...to......treat people's teeth. Barbers and blacksmiths(8)..........looked......after people's teeth and pulled them(9)....out........ when they decayed. Some people thought(10)....toothache ......was a punishment from the gods.