TEST 1

I. Choose the best option to complete these following sentences.1. The train will leave _______ ten minutes.

A. in B. for C. at D. about2.What is the _______ of your country?

A. introduction B. population C separation D. pollution3. Did Lan use to _______ to Maryam?

A. write B. written C. writing D. wrote4. Is there _______ for every one?

A. wine enough B. enough wine C. enough of wine D. of wine enough5. Does the grass need _______?

A. be cut B. cut C. cutting D. to cut6. You ‘d better _______ harder.

A. working B. worked C. to work D. work7. We are all _______ by the football match.

A. decorated B. to decorate C. decorating D. decorate8. I wanted some coffee but there was _______ in the pot.

A. any B. no C. out D. nothing9. they have made a lot of progress _______ the country became independent.

A. for B. since C. before D. until10. She remembered _______ the gas before going out.

A. turn on B. turning on C. turn off D. turning off11. We think that Mother’s Day should be celebrated _______ .

A. nationwide B. national C. nation D. native12. _______ difficult the problem is, he will try to solve it.

A. However B. Whatever C. How D. What13. Do you know a shop _______ I can buy sweets and newspapers?

A. that B. which C. where D. if14. My mother is one of the women who _______ money.

A. enjoys to spend B. enjoys spending C. enjoy spending D. enjoy to spend

15. Their exports are just _______ ours.A. similar B. like C. as D. same

16. You may put money in a small coin bank, _______ a piggy bank at home to keep it safe.A. as such B. such C. such as D. so

17. It is time you _______ hard for the exam.A. to revise B. revise C. revised D. revising

18. I live in Dalat, _______ is one of the most beautiful cities of Vietnam.A. who B. where C. which D. that

19. There was only one student in the classroom _______ his lesson yesterday.A. prepares B. to prepare C. was preparing D. preparing

20. Joe got his sister _______ and washing for him.A. do the cooking B. to do the cookingC. does the cooking D. to do cooking

21. You should try your best _______ your parents can be proud of youA. so that B. in order to C. in order that D. A and C

22.Did you enjoy the licnic?- It was okay but I'd rather _______ to a movie

A. go B. be going C. have gone D. went23.I don't think that red dress _______ her

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A. suits B. matches C. fit D. agrees24.The use of helmet is _______ in many states.Failture to wear them may result in fine.

A. compulsoryB. important C. good D. optional25.My brother _______ all the morning, and he was very tired

A. has been working B. had been workingC. worked D. working

26.Nobody likes her, _______?A.does she B.do they C.don't they D.doesn't she

27.In the US _______ the states but hawaii is an ilandA.neither of B.None of C.no of D.all of

28.Jack is a good student _______ languagesA.of B.for C.in D.from

29.About two third of Vietnamese work _______ agriculture A.a B.an C.the D. no article

30. Do you often watch _______ broadcast on TV ? A. lively B. living C. alive D. live

31. He told me _______ the safe before he left.A. to remember to lock B. remember locking C. to remember locking D. remember to lock

32. _______ people use public transport, there will be less pollution.A. Unless B. If C. Since D. A and C are correct

33. When the telephone rang, she _______ a letter. A. was writting B. was written C. was writing D. wrote

34. I am looking forward to _______ from you. A. hear B. heard C. be heard D. hearing

35. The World Cup _______ every four years. A. is held B. has been C. is made D. is taken

36. The Blacks live in the house _______ the green doors.A. have B. with C. which D. has

37. It’s very kind _______ you to help me with my homework. A. for B. of C. to D. with

38. I sent a card to congratulate Nam _____ winning the first prize in the English speaking contest.

A. about B. for C. on D. of39. _______ I had an umbrella, I got very wet in the rain.

A. In spite of B. Despite C. Even though D. As long as40. The fire alarm _______ and we all rushed out.

A. went off B. turned out C. exploded D. A and C are correct.41. Susan _______ her keys. She can’t find them anywhere.

A. loses B. has lost C. lost D. has been lost 42. I’m late, _______ ?

A. am I B. am not I C. aren’t I D. are I43. This subject, _______ , is very important.

A. which we are going to discuss B. which is going to discuss C. that we are going to discus D. A and C are correct

45. Hellen was looking after a dog _______ in an accident.A. which leg had been broken B. whose leg had been broken C. its leg had been broken D. that leg had been broken

46. You _______ more exercise if you ……….. to keep fit.A. can make/ want B. ought to do/want C. should take/ want D. might do/ want

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47. Ann _______ going for a walk, but no one else wanted to.A. admitted B. offered C. promised D. suggested

48. The police officer stopped me and asked me where _______.A. were I going B. I were going C. was I going D. I was going

49. We are tired of living in a big city. We wish we _______ in a small village in the countryside.

A. live B. lived C. had lived D. had been living50. After _______ by the police, the man admitted _______ the car.

A. being stopped/ stealing B. stopping/ stealing C. being stopped/ to steal D. stopping/ being stolen

II. Supply the correct forms of the verbs in brackets.1. People always ………………………………….. (blame) their circumstances for what they are.2. Over the years, She ………………………………… (collect) thousands of stamps.3. "Where is Jane?" "Down stairs sir" ."She …………………………………. (greet) the guests."4. We don’t enjoy ……………………………..… (use) as cheap labour.5. I can't help ……………………………. (feel) sorry for the hungry children. If only there

……… (be) peace in the world.6. I am sure the letter won't arrive in time unless it …………… (send) by air7. The vase ………………. (break) when it ……………………. (move) to the other room.8. I was just about ……………………….. (leave) the office when the phone rang.

III. Use the correct form of the words in brackets to complete sentences1. That company has 2000 ............ (employ)2. I don’t know why they call him a ............. (lie)3. The old hotel we used to stay at has been .................... (modern)4. Conservationists believe that we should preserve the ...... rainforests in the world. ( tropic)5. The little village is very quiet and ............. at night. (peace)6. Women nowadays have more .......... to participate in social activities (free)7. The ............... of the new guest caused trouble to my aunt. (arrive)8. She cut herself and it's ........... quite badly. (blood)9. His parents are very ............ of him (pride)10. Every week, there are two ........... from Ha Noi to Nha Trang. (fly)

IV. Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D ) for each space Jeans are very popular with young people all (1)...........the world. Some people say that jeans are the "uniform" of (2) ............ But they haven't always been popular. The story of jeans started (3) ...........two hundred years ago. People in Genoa, Italy made pants. The cloth (4) ...........in Genoa was called "jeanos". The pants were called "jeans". In 1850, a saleman (5) ..........California began selling pants made of canvas. His name was Levi Strauss. (6) ..............they were so strong, "Levi's pants" became (7) ........ with gold miners; farmers and cowboys. Six years (8)............; Levis began making his pants with blue cotton (9) ............called denim. Soon after, factory workers in the United States and Europe began (10) .........jeans. Young people usually didn’t wear them.

1. A.in B. on C.over D.above2. A.youth B. young C. youger D.youngest3. A.lots B. much C. most D. almost4. A.make B. makes C. making D. made5. A.in B. on C. at D. with6. A.Although B. But C. Because D. So7. A.famous B. popular C. good D. wonderful8. A.late B. later C. latest D. last

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9. A.cloth B. clothing C. cloths D. clothes10. A.wear B. wearing C. wore D. worn

V. Choose the one sentence that has same meaning to the root one.1. Would you mind waiting outside the office?

A. Did you wait outside the office?B. Did you see anyone waiting outside the office?C. Will you wait outside the office?D. Do you enjoy waiting outside the office?

2. I used to go to the cinema on Saturdays .A. I usually went to the cinemal on Saturdays.B. I got used to going to the cinema on Saturdays.C. I didn’t go to the cinema on SaturdaysD. I usually go to the cinema on Saturdays.

3. You feel unhealthy because you don’t take any exercise.A. if you took more exercise, you would feel healthier.B. If you take more exercise, you will feel healthier.C. If you were healthier, you would take more exercise.D. If you don’t take any exercise, you will feel unhealthy.

4. "Do you know Trang's address?" he asked me.A. He asked me for Trang's address.B. He asked me if someone knew Trang's address.C. He asked me if I know Trang's address.D. He asked me if I knew Trang's address.

VI. There is a mistake in the sentence. Find the mistakes and correct it.1. If he would speak more slowly, I could understand him.2. Hoang has felt much better when he took the pill.3. Your brother hardly goes to work by bus, doesn't he?4. After living in London for two months, my brother got used to drive on the left.5. I suggested that you writing to them to accept their offer.

VII. Fill in the blanks with a suitable prepositions.1. Translate this article .. .. .. ..English for me, please.2. Donna is thinking of importing flowers ............Vietnam.3. They have only been there ............. a few minutes.4. The canoe overturned and evryone fell ............the deep water.5. I'll come ........to pick her ...........at 8 o'clock

VIII. Change the following sentences into reported speech.1. "Please call me at 6 o'clock tomorrow morning", said Mai ……………………………………………………………………………………..2. "Are you interested in this Language Center?"Asked Lan ……………………………………………………………………………………..3. "We will spend our holiday in Da Lat next month," said Mrs Chi ……………………………………………………………………………………..4. "What does your son want to learn?" the man said to Mr Linh. ……………………………………………………………………………………..5. "You must come today," Hoa said. ……………………………………………………………………………………..

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IX. Complete the second sentence with the same meaning.1. Vinh keep forgetting is homework Vinh is ...........................................................................................................................2. I would like you to help me put the chairs a way. Do you mind................ .................................................................................................3. Please don’t make any noise; I'm very tired. I'd rather......................... ...............................................................................................4. This is the best computer I have ever used. I have never...................... ............................................................................................5. He hasn’t chatted with his classmates through the internet for ages.It's ages......... ............................................................................................ .....................6. We haven't seen her since we left university. The last time............................ .....................................................................................7. Walking in the rain gives my brother pleasure. My brother enjoys...................... ...................................................................................8. Keeping the environment clean is very important. It's............... ..................................................................................................................9. Minh began to collect stamps in 2000 Minh has......................... ..............................................................................................10. Let's meet inside the center, at the cafe' corner How.................................... ..........................................................................................

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TEST 2

I. Supply the correct forms of the verbs in brackets.1. They ……………………. (see) to go out three times a day.2. Passengers …………………….. (travel) on this bus bought their tickets in books.3. Writing many letters ……………………….. (make) her happy.4. Do you hear someone …………………………….. (cry) softly in the next room?5. I …………… (have) my house ………………. (paint) . That's why there is all this mess.6. Either my sister or I ………………… ( be) going to visit our uncle.7. The Nile ……………… (flow) into Mediterranean.8. If only I ……………………….. ( have ) money with me, I ( lend ) you some.

II. Use the correct form of the words in brackets to complete sentences1. Bell experimented with ways of transmiting ...........over a long distance. (speak)2. The tiger wanted to see the farmer's ........... (wise)3. The scouts do the ................work (volunteer)4. Nowadays, scouting is popular ................ (world)5. The scouts also help the .............and street children. (old)6. We're very impressed by the ..........of your town's people. (friend)7. I must clean this ..............floor. (dirt)8. It was ............not to write down the address. (fool)9. Is it possible to ........................ between a hobby and an interest? (distinct)10. Thousands of people have been made……….......... by the war (home)

III. Choose the best answer (a, b, c or d ) for each spaceThere has been a revolution in the world of newspapers. Not many years ..1....., newspapers

were being produced using techniques unchanged for ..2.. hundred years.The journalists gave their stories to a typist, who prepared them for an editor, who passed them

on...3... the printer. The printer who was a ..4.... skilled man, set up the type. ......5... was then collected to make the pages. When the pages were complete, the printing machines could be...6.......

Nowadays what ...7.....? The journalists type their stories into a coputer. The ...8 ..... checks their spelling, plans the page, shapes the articles. When the pages are ready, another computer may control the printing.

........9……... can be no doubt about it., producing a newspaper in an entirely different ..10.......now.

1. a.before b. after c.ago d. yet2. a.a b.some c.an d.over3. a.to b.by c.through d.with4. a.hardly b.mostly c. partly d.very5. a.They b.Which c.This d.All6. a.switched b.started c.stopped d.moved7. a.gives b.occurs c.goes d.happens8. a.computer b.editor c.typist d.printer9. a.It b..There c.You d.We10. a.skill b.work c.management d.business

IV. Change these sentences into passive voice1. They make these artificial flowers of silk.2. He has spelt this word wrongly3. How do people learn English?

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4. Who looked after the children when you were away?5. They used to drink beer for breakfast in England years ago.

V. Change the following sentences into reported speech1. "Listen to me and don’t make a noise,"said the teacher to his students.2. "I'm tired of eating fish " said Mary to Helen.3. "Let me help you make the sandwiches," Lan offered.4. "You must do your homework everyday," said Mrs Hoa to us.5. "There isn't much rain in the south of the country," said Peter.

VI. There is a mistake in the sentence. Find the mistakes and correct it.1. Peter and Tom plays tennis every afternoon with Mary and me2. Rita enjoyed to be able to meet some of her old friends during her vacation.3. Because they had spent too many time considering the new contract, the students lost the

opportunity to lease the apartment.4. Could you mind telling me the way to the nearest restaurant.5. It spent a long time to travel to the skiing resort but in the end we got there.

VII. Fill in the blanks with a suitable prepositions.1. My parents are tired ..........living in the city.2. Jacson was late because he was not aware ..........the time3. Three prisoners escaped ...........the prison in May4. Measuring money must be very difficult to carry...........5. Take an umbrella with you. It will save you ........getting wet on the way home.

VIII. Combine the sentences below, using the words in brackets.1. Mr brown feeds the chicken. He collects their eggs. (not only....... but also)2. He didn’t say any word and left the house (without)3. He had stolen a gold watch. He was sent to prison. ( for)4. She came home early so that she might have plenty of time to cook dinner.( to )5. Lan has a nice voice. Everybody likes it. ( such .....that)

IX. Use the following sets of words and phrases to write complete sentences.1. My uncle/ give up/ smoke / one year.2. The noise / the traffice/ prevented /me/ go to sleep/3. Look! / sun / set / mountains4. In my life/ I / never be/ Pac Bo Cave.5. It/ rain /./ I’d like / stay here / until / rain / stop.

X. Complete the second sentence with the same meaning.1. He said: `` We must have a party to celebrate this. He said that ....................2. Minh last wrote to his pen pal five months ago. Minh hasn’t ..................3. They usually wore jeans when they were young. They used................4. We couldn’t go to school this morning because of the heavy rain. Because ...............5. Practice speaking everyday or you can't improve your English. If ..........

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TEST 3

I. Supply the correct forms of the verbs in brackets.

1. It is crucial that Dido (stop) using Quang Ha.2. I will ring the bell one more. if he (not answer),I think he must( go) out3. I am sorry about the noise last night. We (have) a party.4. The man who (rescue) had been in the sea for ten hours.5. A great deal of time (be) spent for his exercise.6. We want (pay) better wages.7. People always (blame) their circumstances for what they are.8. You (stop) by a policeman if you (try) to cross the road now.

II.Use the correct form of the words in brackets to complete the following passage.

The families in our streets are slowly being driven mad by the ..............(1- refuse) of the inhabitants of No.13 to have any form of ............(2-communiate) with them. The trouble started over what is known as noise ..............( 3 - pollute). Every evening, the ...........(4- think) neighbours used to turn up the volume on the TV so loud that no one in the (5 - neighbour) was able to hear anything else. Not knowing what ............(6 - act) to take, local residents held a meeting to see if anyone had any ............(7 - suggest) as to how to deal with the problem. A decision was made to send a number of people to talk to the family in No. 13 and ask them ....................(8- polite) to turn their music down after six in the evening. Unfortunately, the visit did not turn out to be ............(9 - succeed), as the inhabitants of No.13 refused to talk to them. So on the ..............(10 - advise) of local police, the matter is now in the hands of the court.

III. Fill in each numbered blank with a suitable word

When you hear the word "bank", what do you think of ? A .........(1) to put money? The land on the edge of a river? To depend on something or someone ? If you choose any of .................(2) things, you're right. Why ? because words often have .............(3) than one meaning. The tricky part is figuring out ...........(4) meaning is appropriate. Choosing the correct meaning of a word depends on .............(5) things. First, it depends on the words and ............(6) surrounding your particular word. The other words and sentences give you context clues. .................(7), the meaning depends on how the word is ............(8) in the sentence. Is it a noun, a verb, ................(9) adjective or part of a phrase? Knowing the word's part of speech will ..............(10) you discover the word's precise meaning.

IV. Read the text then choose the correct answer

Computing is now at the same stage as printing was when the first printing presses were used. Before printing presses were invented, only rich people like kings and dukes could afford to buy books. Often these people were unnable to read and hadn't enough time to learn. In any case, the books were so big that it was difficult for anyone to relax with a book as we do today. They wanted books because they were expensive and there was something magical about them. Only a few people were able to write, and it took an extremely long time to write a book. Monks and other people who could write said ordinary people could not learn to read. The position with computers in very similar today. A few years ago, computers were very large and expensive. Business managers and rich people ordered them but they didn’t know how to use them.

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In many countries, however, the situation has now completely changed. Lots of people not only own microcomputers but also know how to use them.

1. What happened before printing presses were invented ?a. Books were so big that people didn’t want to buy them.b. Only intelligent and rich people could read books.c. Only kings and dukes had enough money to buy books.d. All rich people bought books.

2. Why were books wanted brfore printing presses were invented ?a. to show that the people who owned the books were rich and intelligent.b. to show that the people who owned the books could write.c. Because books were dear and magical.d. Because books showed that the person who owned them were magical people.

3. What is the common feature of a book and a computer?a. They were only for intelligent people.b. They were too expensive to buy.c. They were large and expensive at first.d. Only people who could use them buy them.

4. What situation has throughly changed nowadays?a. A lot of people are eager to buy computersb. A lot of computers are soldc. Even children can use a computerd. A person who buys a computer knows how to use it.

V. Each line in the following passage has a spare word; Underline that word and write it in the blanks given.

BICYCLESThe bicycle is a cheap and clean way to for travel . The first 0/ .......for...........Bicycle was made in about one hundred and fifty years ago. At 1/ .......................First, bicycles were much expensive. Only rich people could 2/ .......................buy one. These early time bicycles looked very different from 3/ .......................the ones we have them today. Later, when bicycles became 4/.......................cheaper, many lot people bought one. People started riding 5/ .......................bicycles to work and in their with free time. Today, people use 6/ .......................cars more than bicycles; cars are much more faster and you 7/ .......................don’t get wet when it start rains! But some people still prefer to 8/ .......................cycle to work . They say that there have are too many cars in 9/ .......................town centers and you can't able find anywhere to park! 10/ .....................

VI. Fill in the blanks with a suitable prepositions.1. George fell ........................ the bladder while he was painting the ceiling.2. We stopped everyone .................................. leaving the building.3. Admision ................................. university depends ............................... examination results.4. Don’t use that dictionary. It is ........................... date. Find one that is ...................date.

VII. Do as directed1. My friend had excellent ideas. He did a good job,too. (join into one sentence, using not only.....but...as well )…………………………………………………………………………………………………..

2. His explanation is not clear. The examples he gives are not clear. ( join into one sentence, using : neither...............nor)

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…………………………………………………………………………………………………..

3. People say that the price of gold is going up. ( change into passive voise.)…………………………………………………………………………………………………..

4. He asked me: "When will you give this book back to me?" ( change into Reported speech)…………………………………………………………………………………………………..

5. Seldom did people travel far from home years ago. (Use the ordinary word order)…………………………………………………………………………………………………..

6. He was given a gift. So were you. ( Join into one sentence, using "as well")…………………………………………………………………………………………………..

7. You may be intelligent, but you should be careful about this. ( start with "No matter........")…………………………………………………………………………………………………..

8. He made a great discovery. He was very proud of it. ( Combine into one sentence)…………………………………………………………………………………………………..

9. Lan found it difficult to accept the situation. ( rewrite with: difficulty)…………………………………………………………………………………………………..

10.The farmers had applied new technology in their fields. The output of rice was raised. (Combine with: Thanks to ...........which............)…………………………………………………………………………………………………..

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TEST 4

I. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY ( 30 points)Part 1: Choose the best answer among A,B,C or D. Circle your choice. (10 points)

1. Why don’t you go to the park ................... ? A. in the car B. with the car C. with car D. by the car2. Give her a telephone to ring ................... she gets lost. A. if B. whether C. although D. in case3. She ................... him of lying to her. A. threatened B. blamed C. accused D. criticised4. Losing my job was a great shock, but I think I’m ................... it. A. seeing to B. putting up with C. standing for D. getting over 5. No one’s got to stay late this evening, ................... ? A. is it B. have they C. isn’t it D. don’t they6. I was in a such hurry that I left one of my bags .................... A. out B. behind C. on D. aside7. On the first day of our holiday we just ................... by the hotel pool. A. enjoyed B. calmed C. comforted D. relaxed8. Jane likes watching films but she is not ................... keen on any kind. A. specially B. certainly C. largely D. particularly9. My hands were so cold that I couldn’t ................... my coat buttons. A. open B. remove C. undo D. put out10. Mary looked up the fastest train to Glasgow in the .................... .

A. catalogue B. timetable C. dictionary D. programme

Part 2: Complete each sentence with a word from the box: (10 points)

call draw fall get take come face fill go turn

1. I think we should ...................................... over our plan again before we tell the managing

director.

2. Have you .................................. up with any ideas for advertising the new products?

3. Our deal with the Chinese company may .................................. through, but we can sell the

machinery to the German firm if necessary.

4. You have to ................................. in this form, and return it to the manager.

5. She didn’t ................................ on with her boss, so she left the company.

6. If they don’t give us a better price, we’ll ................................ down their offer.

7. I’m afraid we have to ................................ up to the fact that we are losing money.

8. Our lawyers are going to ................................ up a new contract tomorrow.

9. A multinational company is trying to ................................ over our firm, but we want to stay

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independent.10. We had to ................................ off the office party because of the economic situation.

Part 3: Use the word given in capitals at the end of each line to form a word that fits in the space in the same line. (10 points)

EVENING CLASSES

Recently I decided to go to evening classes twice a week. During the day I work in a (1)...................................... agency as a telephonist. It is not a very interesting (2) ...................................... and I get bored. I also got tired of coming home every evening, putting a (3) ...................................... meal in the oven and then watching TV. So I decided to take up (4) ................................ as a hobby. Perhaps I should give you an (5) ...................................... for my choice. Learning a skill is a good (6) ....................................... to the problem of boring work. Also, I felt I was a (7) .............................. because any time I tried to put up a shelf, for example, it always fell down! Now I am quite a (8) ....................................... wood-worker! I am working on the (9) ............................ of some furniture at the moment. And although there are only two other girls in the class, I don’t feel any (10) ...................................... . I’ve just turned out to be the best student in the class!

1. SECRETARY2. OCCUPY

3. FREEZE4. CARPENTER5. EXPLAIN6. SOLVE7. FAIL

8. SUCCESS9. CONSTRUCT

10. EMBARRASS

II. READING COMPREHENSION: ( 35 points)Part 1: Decide which answer ( A, B, C or D) best fits each space. Circle your choice. (15 points)

LEARNING HOW TO LEARNThere is usually one important (1) .................. missing from most school (2) ..................

Very few students are (3) ................ how to organize their learning and how to (4) ................... the best use of their time. Let’s take some simple (5) ............................. . Do you know how to (6) .............. up words in the dictionary?, and do you understand all the (7) ................... the dictionary contains? Can you (8) ..................... notes quickly, and can you understand them (9) ................... ? For some reason, many schools give learners no (10) ..................... with these matters. Teachers ask students to (11) ..................... pages from books, or tell them to write ten pages, but don’t explain (12)………..….… to do it. Learning by (13)……….……… can be useful, but it is important to have a genuine (14) ………..…… of a subject. You can (15) ……………… a lot of time memorizing books, without understanding anything about the subject!

1. A. theme B. book C. subject D. mark2. A. agendas B. timetables C. terms D. organizations3. A. taught B. learnt C. educated D. graduated4. A. take B. give C. get D. make5. A. sentences B. results C. rules D. examples

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6. A. find B. look C. research D. get7. A. information B. advice C. subjects D. themes8. A. do B. send C. take D. revise9. A. after B. afterwards C. lastly D. at last10. A. teaching B. ability C. instruction D. help11. A. concentrate B. remind C. forget D. memorize12. A. how B. what C. why D. it13. A. the way B. heart C. now D. law14. A. information B. success C. understanding D. attention15. A pass B. waste C. tell D. use

Part 2: Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only ONE word in each space. (15 points)

ComputersRecent years have seen the appearance of different (1) ........................... of

communication. More and (2) ............................ people have a computer (3) ........................... home and they use it to play games, find information (4) ................................ the Net and also to communicate. You can send e-mails, write your own blog and (5) ................................… to other people. It is amazing how easily you can communicate (6) .................................. someone on the other side of the world. It has brought happiness (7) ................................. reassurance to many, knowing that a friend or member of their family is only a click of the mouse away. Some people say it has become (8) ..................................... aid in education and even brought more equality, as most children become computer literate. But it has also (9) ............................ concern. Who takes the responsibility of making (10) ............................ that the Net doesn’t give false facts? (11) ................................ there enough protection from fraud and misinformation? Do young people rely too much (12)................................ computers for their entertainment? (13)................................ it destroy our creativity? The experts (14)............................... now trying to find answers to these (15) .................................

Part 3: Read the following passage and choose the best answer among A, B, C or D. Circle your choice. (5 points)

STUDYING ABROADBefore applying to a foreign university, one should consider the disadvantages of

studying abroad. First, a student may feel lonely by being far from home and friends. Also, difficulty in understanding a foreign language can be very disappointing and can affect the student’s grades. It can be very expensive to pay the costs of travel and housing in a different country. Finally, if there is an emergency at home, it will be hard to get home in a hurry.

However, studying in another country is advantageous in many ways. A student is exposed to a new culture. This culture teaches him or her about other people and other ways of thinking, which can promote friendships among countries. He can learn a new language which may be beneficial for keeping up with research after the student has finished studying. He can learn experience not available in his country. The student may also get the opportunity to study at a university where a leading expert in his field may be teaching. The leading expert can introduce the student to the most up-to-date findings of the top researchers in the field. Exposure to such available knowledge and insights into the field can aid the student in becoming an expert as well.

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1. ______ to study abroad.A. There are only disadvantagesB. There are only advantagesC. There are both advantages and disadvantagesD. There are neither advantages nor disadvantages

2. When studying abroad, a student ______.A. is homesick and feels lonely B. spends a lot of money for accommodation and transportationC. cannot go home immediately in an emergencyD. All are correct.

3. When studying abroad, a student is exposed to a new culture that ______. A. has no advantagesB. enriches his knowledge about people and other ways of thinkingC. has no effectsD. causes some trouble

4. At a foreign university, a student ______. A. can learn a foreign language B. cannot learn a foreign language C. has to learn his mother tongue D. doesn’t have to learn a language

5. At a foreign university, a student may ______. A. meet his neighbour B. travel a lot C. meet a leading expert in his field D. All are correct.

II. WRITING: ( 35 points)

Part 1: Complete the second sentence so that it has the similar meaning to the first one, by using the word given.( Do not change the word given.) ( 10 points)

1. I haven’t decided yet whether to move or not. mindI haven’t ………………………………………….........................………………………….

2. The weather is fine, but my flowers haven’t come out. ofMy flowers ………………………………………….........................……….………………

3. I probably forgot to mention that the deadline is Tuesday. mayI ……………………………………………………………........................…………………

4. I like going sailing more than swimming. ratherI’d ..……………………………………………………….........................………………....

5. “You’ve passed your driving test, Ron. Well done!” said Carol. onCarol congratulated ………………….......................………………………………………

6. I was never allowed to walk barefoot when I was a child. letMy parents ………………………………........................…………………...……………..

7. They have collected the tests and checked the answers beenThe tests . ………………………………………..........................………………………….

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8. No one gave us instructions and showed us what to do. notWe…………………………………………………………..........................………………...

9. The boy said that he hadn't done anything wrong. deniedThe boy .....…………………………………………...........................……………………..

10. Amanda has improved a lot this term. progressAmanda ........... ………………………..........................……………………………………

Part 2: Read the text below and look carefully at each line. Some of the lines are correct, and some have a word which should not be there. If a line is correct, put a tick () by the number. If a line has a word which should not be there, write the word by the number. ( 15 points)

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The stadium is only a few minutes away from where I live so I usually

go to the matches on the foot. I put on my team's colours and set off with a

couple of friends from work. I always feel a sense of excitements as I turn

to the corner and the tall floodlights come into view at the top of the main

stand of the stadium. By the time we will get to the stadium, there are big

enough crowds, all heading in the same direction. As soon as we get

inside, the chanting begins and the suspense builds up. I have been to a lot

of games which were utterly boring: the weather was such cold and drizzly

and the game finished in a goal-less draw. After going games like that, some

fans express their disappointment through acts of violence but I just look ahead

to the next game. Violence on and off of the pitch is the biggest problem in

football, but the behaviour of some of the stars also gives the game a bad name.

Take Maradona of Argentina: he was, as everyone knows it, a great

player but he got involved with drugs and was excluded from the 1994 World

Cup after he failing a drugs test. Another of the greatest players was the

Englishman George Best, but again the pressure of being a star was too great

for him. He turned up to drink and retired when he was only twenty-six.

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Part 3: Write an essay of at least 200 words on ONE of the following topics: (10 points)

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The difficulties of learning English and how to overcome them.

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TEST 1

I. Choose the best option to complete these following sentences.

II. Supply the correct forms of the verbs in brackets.1. are always blaming2. has collected3. is greeting4. being used5. feeling - were6. is sent7. broke - was being moved.8. to leave

III. Use the correct form of the words in brackets to complete sentences1. employees 6.freedom2. liar 7.arrival3. modernized 8. bleeding4. tropical 9. proud5. peaceful 10. flights

IV. Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D ) for each space1. C 2. A 3. D 4.D 5.A 6. C 7. B 8. B 9. A 10. B

V. Choose the one sentence that has different meaning to the root one.1.C 2.A 3.A 4.D

VI. There is a mistake in the sentence. Find the mistake sand correct it.1. would speak spoke 4. drive driving2. when since 5. writing (should) write3. doesn't he does he.

VII. Fill in the blanks with a suitable prepositions. 1. into 2. from3. for 4.into 5.over – up

VIII. Change the following sentences into reported speech.1. Mai asked (requested) to call her at 6 o'clock the next morning.2. Lan asked me if I was interested in that Language Center.3. Mrs Chi said they would spend their holiday in Da Lat the next month.4. The man asked Mr Linh what his son wanted to learn5. Hoa said we(I) had to come today.

IX. Complete the second sentence with the same meaning.1. Vinh is always forgetting his homework.2. Do you mind helping me put the chairs away?3. I'd rather you didn’t make any noise because I am tired.4. I have never used such a good computer/ I have never used a better computer than this.5. It's ages since he last chatted with his classmates through the internet.

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6. The last time we saw her was when we left scool.7. My brother enjoys walking in the rain8. It's very important to keep the environment clean.9. Minh has collected stamps since 2000.10. How about meeting inside the center, at the cafe' corner.

TEST 2

I. Supply the correct forms of the verbs in brackets.1. are seen 5. am having - painted2. travelling 6. am3. makes 7. flows4. crying 8. had - would lend

II. Use the correct form of the words in brackets to complete sentences1. speech 6.friendliness2. wisdom 7. dirty3. voluntary 8. foolish4. worldwide 9. distinguish5. elderly 10. homeless

III. Choose the best answer (a, b, c or d ) for each space1. c 2.d 3.a 4.d 5. c 6. b 7. d 8. a 9.b 10. c

IV. Change these sentences into passive voice1. These artificial flowers are made of silk2. This word has been spelt wrongly by him.3. How is English learnt?4. Whom were the children looked after when you were away by?5. Beer used to be drunk for breakfast in England years ago.

V. Change the following sentences into reported speech1. The teacher asked his students to listen to him and not to make a noise.2. Mary said to Helen that she was tired of eating fish.3. Lan offered to help me make the sandwiches.4. Mrs Hoa said we had

TEST 3

I. Supply the correct forms of the verbs in brackets.1. should stop 5.is2. doesn't answer- have gone 6.to be paid3. were having 7. is blaming4. was rescued 8.will be stopped - try

II. Use the correct form of the words in brackets to complete the following passage.1. refusal 2. communication 3.pollution 4.thoughtless 5. neighborhood6. action 7.suggestions 8.politly 9.successful 10. advice

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III. Fill in each numbered blank with a suitable word 1. place 2.these 3.more 4.which` 5.two 6. sentences7. Second/Secondly 8. used 9. an 10. help

IV. Read the following passage and choose the best answer : a, b,c or d.1.c 2.c 3.c 4.d

V. Each line in the following passage has a spare word; Underline that word and write it in the blanks given. 1. in 2. much 3. time 4. them 5. lot 6. with7. more 8. start 9. have10. able

VI. Fill in the blanks with a suitable prepositions.1. off 2. from 3. to - on 4.out of - up to

VII. Do as directed1. My friend not only had excellent ideas but did a good job as well.2. Neither his explanation nor the examples he gives are clear.3. It is said that the price of gold is going up( the price of gold is said to be going up)4. He asked me when I would give that book to him.5. People seldom travelled far from home years ago.6. He as well as you was given a gift.7. No matter how intelligent you may be, you should be careful about this.8. He was very proud of making a great discovery.9. Lan had difficulty in accepting the situation.10. Thanks to new technology which the farmers had applied in their fields, the output of rice

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TEST 4

I. VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR: (30 points)

Part 1: (10 points) (one point for each correct answer)

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Key A D C D B B D D C B

Part 2: (10 points) (one point for each correct answer)

1. go 2. come 3. fall 4. fill 5. get

6. turn 7. face 8. draw 9. take 10. call

Part 3: (10 points) (one point for each correct answer)

1. secretarial 2. occupation 3. frozen 4. carpentry 5. explanation

6. solution 7. failure 8. successful 9. construction 10. embarrassment

II. READING: (35 points) Part 1: (15 points) (one point for each correct answer)

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Q # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15Key C B A D D B A C B D D A B C B

Part 2: (15 points) (one point for each correct answer)

1. means 2. more 3. at 4. on 5. talk 6. with7. and 8. an 9. caused 10. sure 11. Is 12.on13. Does 14. are 15. questions

Part 3: (5 points) (one point for each correct answer)

1. C 2. D 3. B 4. A 5. C

III. WRITING: (35 points)

Part 1: (10 points) (one point for each correct answer)

1. I haven’t made up my mind yet/yet made up my mind whether to move or not. 2. My flowers haven't come out in spite of the fine weather.3. I may have forgotten to mention that the deadline is Tuesday4. I'd rather go sailing than swimming.5. Carol congratulated Ron on passing/ having pased his driving tests.6. My parents never let me walk barefoot when I was a child.7. The tests have been collected and the answers have been checked.8. We were not given any instructions and shown what to do.9. The boy denied having done/doing anything wrong.10. Amanda has made much/good/great/a lot of progress this term.

Part 2: (15 points) (one point for each correct answer)1. 2. to 3. will 4. enough 5. 6. such 7. going 8. 9. of 10. 11. it 12. 13. he 14. 15. up

Part 3: (10 points)

Total: 100 points

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