August 22

August 22, 2013 Class: 9CA - Lesson: 09
Teacher's name: Đinh Thị Cẩm Anh Phone: 0944858663- 3554444

Student’s name: ............................................................ Phone:……………………
Choose the word whose underlined and bold part is pronounced differently from that of the other words.
1. A. breathe B. ethnic C. although D. without
2. A. please B. seat C. ready D. teacher
3. A. newspapers B. magazines C. adults D. controls
4. A. cost B. office C. long D. modern
5. A. admitted B. offered C. learned D. destroyed
Read the language courses below and decide which course (letters A-F) would be most suitable for each
person.
A. BESTON HALL – Summer special
A six-week program of classes covering all aspects of English, both spoken and written, for serious students
whether beginners, intermediate or advanced. At least six hours/ teaching every day except Sunday, plus
individual work plans on topics of special interest.
B. BETTON HALL- Summer holiday courses.
Three-week, one-month or six-week courses for students of all standards, which combine daily language classes
with full program of sports (tennis, swimming, volleyball, etc.), social activities (disco, quizzes, film club, etc.)
and outings (London, Bath, etc.)
C. LONDON LANGUAGES- Business Department.
Courses in most European languages are offered for adults wishing to study outside office hours, including
weekends. Our qualified teachers are always native speakers, whether of Danish, English or Greek. You will
study harder in very small groups with lot of attention to individual needs. Courses last between three and six
months.
D. LONDON LANGUAGES- Part – time courses.
Morning classes 15 hours per week, afternoon classes 15 hours per week. Examination preparation 4 or 6 hours
per week, afternoons or evenings. All teachers are highly experienced and well qualified. Minimum course one
month. Central location, easy access by bus or underground.
E. LONDON LANGUAGES – Home from home
We place students with experienced and qualified teachers throughout Britain for individual programs in the
teacher/s own home. An excellent choice for those who wish to improve their English fast, but who are not
keen on returning to the classroom. High standards comfort, in a friendly, but peaceful atmosphere.
F. ELGIN HOUSE SCHOOL.
This excellent school in an attractive suburb of Brighton offers courses in general English from three to twelve
months. Accommodation is carefully chosen and the school is famous for its program of activities beyond the
classroom. Teenagers and adults come to us from over thirty different countries to study hard and enjoy
themselves.
…………..1. Mr. Ba is a journalist. He knows quite a lot of English. But he wants to improve his writing skill.
He works long hours on weekdays at an office in London.
…………..2. Nhung is going to university next week and want to spend this year improving her English. She
wants to meet people from other part of the world and have a good social life.
…………..3. Mrs. Quyen is 45. She would like to follow an individual course of study somewhere quiet and
comfortable with a private teacher.
…………..4. Trung is visiting England for the first time this summer. He stays for a month and hope to make
new friends, but is rather shy, so he’d like a school with lots of out-of-class activities.
…………..5. Mai lives with a family in London and looks after their little girl during the day. She studies on
her own but she also needs a language course that will help her prepare for her exams.
Rewrite the following sentences using the words given so that the second sentence means exactly the same.
1. What particularly impressed me was her knowledge of world history.
It was her……………………………………………………………………………………………………….
2. “Shall I carry the suitcase for you, Pauline ?” said John.
John offered…………………………………………………………………………………………………
3. I’m now sorry that I didn’t tell you the truth.
I wish…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
4. Who does this van belong to?.
Whose…………………………………………………………………………………………… ...?
5. Man continues taking minerals from the earth in immense quantities.
Minerals………………………………………………………………………………………………..
6. She never seems to succeed even though she works hard.
However …………………………………………………………………………………………………….
7. The Picasso painting was so expensive that nobody could buy it.
So .………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
8. If I finish my work, I can go out with you.
Unless…………………………………………………………………………………………………..
9. His leg was broken, so he couldn’t go to work .
Because of ……………………………………………………………………………………………..
10. When she heard the news, she broke down.
On ………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Fill each of the numbered blanks in the following passage. Use only ONE word in each space.
Asia is the biggest of the seven continents . In fact, It (1)…………………. about 30 percent of all the
world’s land. Asia is (2)…………………big that it touches Europe in the west and nearly reaches North
America in the east.
In Northern Asia are the vast frozen lands of Siberia. In the South (3) ………………….. the dam
tropical forests of Malaysia and Indonesia. Asia has not (4)……………….. large cities but also crowded ones
in Bombay, India. It (5) ……………… huge, empty inland deserts like the Gobi, China. Seven of ten longest
(6)………………… in the world flow through Asia. Asia has the world’s highest point at (7)………………..
Everest in Nepal. It has the (8)………………….., too. That is the Dead Sea, in an area of southwest Asia called
the Middle East. At any given moment (9) ………….……….are
places in Asia that are very hot and others that are very (10) …………………. There are places that are as dry
as a bone and others that are rainy and wet.
There are 10 mistakes in the text. Find and correct it . You have to number from 1 to 10.
The country is the more beautiful than a town and pleasanter to live in. Many people think so and go there for
summer holiday even although they came to live there all year round. Some have a cottage to go there when
they can find time. They can enjoy fresh airs and green vegetables in the country. In the morning, the sun shine
bright in the green fields. The life in the country simple and quiet. People are very friend and hospitable. All
villages are not look alike, but in some ways they are not different at one another. There are usually bamboo
forest or a lot of trees surrounding the villages. In each family, people often share everything and look after
another well.
Mistake Correction Mistake Correction
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3 8
4 9
5 10
Make Tag questions for the following sentences:
1. Harry takes sugar in tea, ________________?
2. The lift isn't working today, ____________________?
3. It never works very well, ____________________?
4. Everybody realized the danger, ___________________?
5. There was a lot of noise here, ____________________?
6. Nobody complained about the noise, _____________________?
7. Mary hardly ever cooks, ______________________?
8. We had to wait for a long time to get our visa, ______________________?
9. They don't allow pet dogs in this shop, ______________________?
10. Nothing went wrong with him, _______________________?
11. He never takes advice, ______________________?
12. There used to be trees here, ______________________?
13. I am too impatient, ________________________?
14. Dick wouldn't tell anyone about this story, _____________________?
15. Let's go out tonight, _________________________?
LINKING WORDS- FOR CLASS 9CA

HANDOUT- EXERCISES ON LINKING WORDS
August 22, 2013 Class: 9CA1 - Lesson: 11
Read the following passage and choose the best option for the following questions about it.
Few people can embody the spirit of early America as much as Benjamin Franklin. He lived through
almost the whole of the eighteenth century, being born six years after, and dying ten years before it ended. In
this time he saw the American colonies grow from tiny settlements into a nation, and he also contributed much
to the development of the new state.
At the age of 17 Franklin ran away to Philadelphia. He had already received some training as a printer’s
apprentice, and this helped him seven years later, with his first publication, the Pennsylvania Gazette. He also
received a contract to do government printing work, which helped him to rise from his poor background to
become a successful entrepreneur. Some of his experience in business was shared in his famous Poor Richard’s
Almanak, which established his reputation throughout the American colonies. In another of his works, the
Autobiography, which was written toward the end of his life, he shows the same quite common sense.
He was deeply interested in science and natural history, and his experiments with electricity and
lightning led directly to the invention of the lightning rod. He was also interested in improving the conditions of
his fellow men. He was involved in a number of projects in his native Philadelphia, including the setting up of a
library, a university, a philosophical society, and–because he was a pragmatic man–a fire prevention service. In
1753 he became Postmaster–General of the colonies. Through this experience he began to develop the idea that
the colonies of North America should be a single nation. Later, he went to London to try to persuade the British
government to change the conditions, especially the taxes, that later led the American colonists into rebellion.
Whatever Benjamin Franklin’s personal feelings about the rebellion of the American states, he worked
hard to make it succeed. As ambassador to France, he encouraged the French to help George Washington. After
the war he attended the American constitutional congress. This was his last contribution, for he died later that
year. He is still fondly remembered by Americans as one of the creators of the United States.
1. What is a good description for this text?
A. An autobiography of Benjamin Franklin. B. The life of Benjamin Franklin.
C. The works of Benjamin Franklin. D. Franklin and American Independence.
2. When was Benjamin Franklin born?
A. 1806 B. 1794 C. 1717 D. 1706
3. Which of these happened first?
A. Franklin trains as a printer. B. Franklin runs away to Philadelphia.
C. the American colonies rebel D. Franklin starts his first publication.
4. What was Poor Richard’s Almanak about?
A. Franklin’s reputation. B. How to succeed in business.
C. how to do government printing. D. The text does not say.
5. In which countries did Franklin live?
A. England and France. B. Philadelphia and England.
C. London and America. D. England, America and France.
Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
1. A. climate B. comic C. hike D. website
2. A. worked B. laughed C. hoped D. naked
3. A. cover B. category C. ancient D. decorate
4. A. erupt B. humor C. UFO D. communicate
5. A. Buddhist B. bomb C. viable D. bulb
Give the correct form of the verbs in brackets to complete the following sentences.
1. My friend was (make)______________________ (pay)____________________ back the book.
2. Hardly he (take) _____________________________ up the book when the phone (ring) _______________.
3. Can you imagine what I (come) ___________ across when I (roll) ______________ up the carpet yesterday?
4. If she wins the prize, it (be) ____________________because she (write) ___________________very well.
5. He resented (ask) ________________ (wait) ___________. He had expected the minister to see him at once.
Give the correct form of the word in brackets to complete each sentence.
1. A lot of toys encourage children’s____________________________. (imagine)
2. The factory has provided cheaper_____________________________ lately. (produce)
3. Burning coal is an _________________________ way of heating a house. Gas is much cheaper. (economy)
4. According to some scientists the earth is losing its outer atmosphere because of_______________. ( pollute)
5. She has one of the biggest art______________________ in Britain. ( collect)
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the sentence printed before it.
1. You should review your lessons for the exam.
It’s time____________________________________________________________
2.That man used to work with me when I lived in New York.
That’s ____________________________________________________________
3.What a pity they close the shops at lunchtime.
I wish ____________________________________________________________
4. We like ice- cream but we don’t have it every day.
Although ___________________________________________________________
5.When did you start working in that factory?
How long ______________________________________________
6. Oil was slowly covering the sand of the beach.
The sand ___________________________________________________________
7. “ Where’ s the station car- park?” Mrs. Smith asked.
Mrs. Smith asked ____________________________________________________
8. He was sorry he hadn’t said goodbye to her at the airport.
He regretted _________________________________________________________
9. I advise you not to buy that car.
If ______________________________________________________
10. Why don’t you ask her yourself?
I suggest that _______________________________________________________
Read the following passage carefully, and then choose the words ( A ,B, C or D ) that best answers each
of the questions about it.
Paper is named for papyrus, a reed like plant used by ancient Egyptians as writing material more than 5000
years ago. The Chinese invented the paper that we use 2000 years ago.
A piece of paper is really made up of tiny fibers, unlike a piece of material. The fibers used in paper,
however, are plant fibers, and there are millions of them in one sheet. In addition to the plant fiber, dyes and
additives such as resin may be used. Dyes can make the paper different colors: resin may add weight and
texture.
Where do these fibers come from? The majority of paper is made from the plant fiber that comes from
trees. Millions are cut down, but new trees are planted in their place. Paper may be also made from things like
old rags or pieces of cloth. Wastepaper, paper that has been made and used, can be turned into recycled paper.
This recycling process saves forest, energy and reduces air and water pollution.
1. According to the passage, the paper that we use was first invented by…………..
A. the Chinese B. the Egyptians C. ancient cultures D. foresters
2. What is the main ingredient in most paper?
A. resin B. cardboard C. plant fiber D. papyrus
3. According to the passage, the primary source of the plant fiber used in paper is………….
A. rags B. trees C. fabric D. wastepaper
4. According to the passage, recycling paper is……………..
A. bad for the environment B. wasteful C. good for the environment D. economical
5. According to the passage, recycling paper does all of the following EXCEPT……….
A. reduce the need of ink B. save forests C. save energy D. reduce air pollution
Fill in each numbered blank with ONE suitable word.
Computers are helpful in many ways. First, they are very fast. They can work with information much more
quickly (1) ___________a person. (2) ____________, it's a fact that computers can work with quite a lot of
information at the (3)__________________ time. Third, they can keep information (4) _____________ a long
time. They do not forget things like the common people do. Also, computers are almost always correct. They
are not perfect, of course, but they usually do not (5) ______________ mistakes.
These days, it is important to know about computers. (6) _____________ are a number of ways to learn.
Some companies have classes at work. Also, most universities offer (7)___________________ and night
courses in computer science. Another way to (8)__________________is from a book, or from a friend. After
(9) ____________ few hours of practice, you can work with computers. You may not (10)_______________ an
expert, but you can have fun.
Rewrite the sentences so that it has the same meaning as the sentence printed before it.
1. The sea was so rough that the ferry couldn’t sail.
-> The rough sea ………………………………………………………………………………………
2. I haven’t been to Bristol for three years.
-> The last time ………………………………………………………………………………………
3. I had only just put the phone down when the boss rang back.
-> Hardly ……………………………………………………………………………………………
4. As I get older, I want to travel less.
-> The older …………………………………………………………………………………………
5. People said that he is the best player in the team.
-> He is said …………………………………………………………………………………………
6. If I had known she was sick, I would have visited her.
-> Had ………………………………………………………………………………………………
7. The only way to solve the problem is his help.
-> But …………………………………………………………………………………………………
8. You needn’t make an appointment to see the personnel manager.
-> There’s ……………………………………………………………………………………………
Choose the best answer from A, B, C, or D.
1. - Andrew: What would you like for dinner? - Laura: ___ we’re both so tired, why don’t we order a pizza?
A. Since B. Moreover C. However D. Although
2. When the headmaster ______ the room, all the pupils stood up.
A. came B. arrived C. appeared D. entered
3. She asked me if I would like half an apple or ______.
A. whole one B. the whole one C. a one whole D. a whole one
4. - Peter: Is our breakfast OK? - Mary: Yeah, mom is ______ it ready.
A. doing B. getting C. cooking D. All are correct
5. All the boys are good at cooking, but ______ is as good as the girls.
A. either B. neither C. every D. none
6. I couldn’t ______her, she is one of the fastest runners in my school.
A. come up with B. catch up with C. put up with D. get away
7. Tuan is ______ good results in his final exam.
A. expecting B. wishing C. looking after D. waiting
8. What a ______ car!
A. new small nice B. new nice small C. nice new small D. nice small new
9. Our children are looking forward to ______ to the circus this weekend.
A. be taken B. taking C. being taken D. take
10. Time is short, so the secretaries are typing the documents ______.
A. with a pressure B. under pressure C. under the pressure D. to pressure
August 23, 2013 Class: 12nk - Lesson: 02
Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other words.
1. A. associate B. sociable C. ancient D. ancestor
2. A. walked B. threatened C. passed D. forced
3. A. too B. food C. soon D. good
4. A. legal B. legend C. generous D. manager
5. A. adventure B. future C. mature D. figure
Pick out the word that differs from the other words in the position of the main stress.
6. A. comedy B. collection C. comical D. calculate
7. A. ambitious B. memorial C. memory D. mechanic
8. A. remove B. cancel C. copy D. answer
9. A. Japanese B. engineer C. practical D. questionnaire
10. A. document B. develop C. opponent D. astonish
Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence.
11. Secondary schools offer a wide ______ of subjects.
A. field B. scope C. list D. range
12. When he woke up, he realized that the things he had dreamt about could not ______ have happened.
A. possibly B. likely C. certainly D. potentially
13. - “Do you think the book is expensive? - “Yes, it’s not ______ what we paid for it.”
A. worthy B. worth of C. worth D. valuable
14. To ______ extent did she benefit from her uncle’s will?
A. what B. how C. which D. whom
15. The new system didn’t ______ expectations.
A. catch up with B. bring about C. come across D. come up to
16. Before the meeting finished, they had arranged when ______ next.
A. they met B. they to meet C. to meet D. should they meet
17. ______ aren’t effective anymore because insects have become resistant to them.
A. Fertilizers B. Pesticides C. Herbicides D. Composts
18. When he heard the joke, he burst into loud ______.
A. smile B. laughter C. amusement D. enjoyment
19. The traffic lights ______ to green, and the car drove on.
A. exchanged B. turned C. removed D. shone
20. It is a good idea to be ______ dressed when you go for an interview.
A. finely B. boldly C. smartly D. clearly
21. We were so late that we ______ had time to catch the train.
A. nearly B. almost C. hardly D. simply
22. They are going to make ______ excursion next month.
A. a two-week B. two-weeks C. two weeks' D. a two-week's
23. I haven't had a very ______ week. I seem to have done nothing at all.
A. extensive B. productive C. enthusiastic D. economic
24. The purpose of the survey was to ______ the inspectors with local conditions.
A. inform B. acquaint C. instruct D. notify
25. Do you know the man ______ over there?
A. interviewed B. interviewing C. to interview D. interviews
There is one mistake in each of the following sentences. Find and correct it.
26. Because the torrential rains that had devastated the area, the governor sent the National Guard to assist in the clean-up
operation.
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27. One of the most important things in life is a good health.
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28. The city has spent a big amount of money on crime prevention.
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29. Comparing with other countries, Libya spends a high percentage of income on education.
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30. People are now enjoying a higher level of living.
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31. In the United Kingdom women see their doctor on the average five times a year.
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32. Although Mark has been cooking for many years, he still doesn’t know to prepare French foods in the traditional
manner.
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33. When we arrived at the store to purchase the dishwasher advertise in the newspaper, we learned that all the
dishwashers had been sold.
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34. After rising the flag to commemorate the holiday, the mayor gave a long speech.
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35. This time tomorrow I will lie on the beach, enjoying the sunshine.
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Give the correct form of the words in the brackets in each of the following sentences.
36. I was annoyed at his (REFUSE)_________________________ to co-operate.
37. The book doesn’t say much about prices, but it is very (INFORM)______________________ about everything else.
38. The noise (LESS)____________________ as the plane got farther away.
39. He lost in the election because he was a weak and (DECIDE)_____________________ leader.
40. I couldn’t help it. The accident was (AVOID)_____________________.
41. She was (EXTREME)__________________________ knowledgeable about the history of China.
42. He was very (SET)_________________________ when his cat was run over.
43. Jackson had another violent (AGREE)_____________________________ with the referee.
44. Many people were buried (LIVE)_____________________________ after the earthquake.
45. She studied (ECONOMY)________________________-__ at university.
Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word.
Australia is a big country, but nearly all Australians live near the sea. On hot summer days, you can see thousands of
people at the beach. Many beaches have waves (46)___________________ are very high.
These large waves are known as surf and the people who ride them are called surfers. Surfing is a skill, and it needs
learning. Don’t (47)___________________ to be able to surf properly the (48)__________________ time you try.
However, by practising a few times you will learn (49)__________________ to do it.
Surfing is not a new sport. Perhaps its origins need explaining. It started hundreds (50)__________________ years
ago in Hawaii. Men swam (51)__________________ to sea to catch fish and found they could come back to land very
quickly by riding the waves. These first surfers did not (52)____________________ a board. They were “body surfers”.
Many people (53)________________________ do this type of surfing today.
After a while people started to use boards and rode the waves by lying, kneeling or standing (54)_____________
them. These first surfboards were made of wood and the water made them rot after a while. Today, surfboards are made
of plastic or fibreglass (55)___________________________.
Read the following passage and decide which answer (A, B, C, or D) best fits each gap.
What do you do well? What do you enjoy doing? Your answers to these two questions will help you identify your
(56)______. An employer will consider you seriously for a (57)______ when you can show them that you know who you
are, what you can offer and which you have studied. Sometimes it is difficult to know what your weaknesses are. Clearly
not everyone is equally good (58)______ everything. You may need to improve yourself and so (59)______ courses in
that field could turn a weakness into strength.
You will need to (60)______ some time on your self-assessment. Your honesty and the desire for self-improvement
will lead to (61)______ in getting the right job. Explore the following seven areas to start to get to know yourself: your
aptitude, your skills, your personality, the level of responsibility you feel comfortable with, your interests and your needs.
Ask (62)______ if you have any special talents and if you need to consider your physical health when choosing a job.
Be as honest and realistic as you can, and ask for other people's (63)______ if necessary. Make a list of these things. It is
usually a good idea to talk about your aptitudes with teachers, family and friends.
If you are considering a career that (64)______ a special talent, such as art, acrobatics, mathematics or music, discuss
your aptitudes with (65)______ expert in that area and discover how they fit the needs of the occupation.
56. A. strong B. strength C. strengthen D. strengthened
57. A. position B. location C. spot D. room
58. A. upon B. in C. at D. for
59. A. meeting B. taking C. making D. interviewing
60. A. use B. make C. lose D. spend
61. A. success B. successful C. successfully D. succeed
62. A. you B. your C. yours D. yourself
63. A. interests B. fields C. opinions D. attendances
64. A. requires B. asks C. tells D. urges
65. A. a B. an C. the D. this
Read the following text and choose the best answer for the questions below.
May 7th 1840 was the birthday of one of the most famous Russian composers of the nineteenth century: Peter Ilyich
Tchaikovsky, the son of a mining inspector. Tchaikovsky studied music as a child and later studied composition at the St.
Petersburg Conservatory. His greatest period of productivity occurred between 1876 and 1890, during which time he
enjoyed patronage of Madame von Meck, a woman he never met, who gave him a yearly living stipend. Madame von
Meck later terminated her friendship with Tchaikovsky, as well as his living allowance, when she, herself, was facing
financial difficulties. It was during the time of Madame von Meck’s patronage, however, that Tchaikovsky created the
music for which he is most famous, including the music for the ballets of “Swan Lake” and “The Sleeping Beauty”.
Tchaikovsky’s music, well-known for its rich melodic and sometimes melancholy passages, was one of the first that
brought serious dramatic music to dance. Before this, little attention had been given to the music behind the dance.
Tchaikovsky died ostensibly of cholera on November 6th 1893, though there are now some scholars who argue that he
committed suicide.
66. The best title for this passage could be ______.
A. “The Life and Music of Tchaikovsky” B. “Development of Tchaikovsky’s Music for Ballets”
C. “Tchaikovsky’s Relationship with Madame von Meck” D. “The Cause of Tchaikovsky’s Death”
67. According to the passage, all of the following describe Madame von Meck EXCEPT ______.
A. she had economic troubles B. she was generous
C. she was never introduced to Tchaikovsky D. she enjoyed Tchaikovsky’s music
68. According to the passage, Tchaikovsky’s music is most well-known for ______.
A. its repetitive and monotonous tones B. the ballet-like quality of music
C. the richness and melodic drama of the music D. its lively, capricious melodies
69. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. Tchaikovsky’s influence on ballet music. B. Tchaikovsky’s unhappiness leading to suicide.
C. The patronage of Madame von Meck. D. Tchaikovsky’s productivity in composing.
70. It can be inferred from the passage that ______.
A. it was not the music behind the dance that made Tchaikovsky famous
B. there is suspicion on the cause of Tchaikovsky’s death
C. Madame von Meck was one of the most famous Russian composers
D. Madame von Meck was one of Tchaikovsky’s girlfriends
Finish the second sentence in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it.
71. It is extremely difficult for us to make ends meet these days.
We find ..............................................................................................................................................................
72. Alice and Charles did not decide to move to a bigger house until after the birth of their second child.
Only when ...........................................................................................................................................................
73. While mending the road, they accidentally blocked our water pipes.
They accidentally cut off .....................................................................................................................................
74. He brought the umbrella along but it didn't rain.
He needn't .........................................................................................................................................................
75. While I strongly disapprove of your behaviour, I will help you this time.
Despite ...............................................................................................................................................................
Use the word given in brackets and make any necessary additions to write a new sentence in such a way that it is as
similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence. Do NOT change the form of the given word(s).
76. When I was driving, I realized that the car wasn’t working properly. (WRONG)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
77. Sandra said that she was willing to work late. (MIND)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
78. They pretended to be enjoying themselves, but they weren’t really. (AS)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
79. I can't lift this table on my own. (UNLESS)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
80. The coins are believed to have been buried for safe-keeping. (IT)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
Read the passages carefully and select the best answer for each question.
It is very difficult to succeed in the music business; nine out of ten bands that release a first record fail to produce
a second. Surviving in the music industry requires luck and patience, but most of all it requires an intricate knowledge of
how a record company functions. The process begins when a representative of a company’s Artist and Repertoire (A & R)
Department visits bars and night clubs, scouting for young, talented bands. After the representative identifies a promising
band, he or she will work to negotiate a contract with that band. The singing of this recording contract is a slow process.
A company will spend a long time investigating the band itself as well as current trends in popular music. During this
period, it is important that a band reciprocate with an investigation of its own, learning as much as possible about the
record company and making personal connections within the different departments that will handle their recordings.
Once a band has signed the contract and has finished recording an album, the Publicity and Promotion department
takes over. This department decides whether or not to mass produce and market the band’s album. Most bands fail to
make personal contacts in this second department, thus losing their voice in the important final process of producing and
marketing their album. This loss of voice often contributes to the band’s failure as a recording group.
81. Which of the following statements best expresses the main idea of the passage ?
A. Nine out of ten bands fail to produce a second record.
B. It is important for a band to have an intricate knowledge of how a recording company works.
C. Making personal connections will help the band in the final decisions about the promotion of their album.
D. The main factors in a band’s success are luck and patience.
82. What is the meaning of the word “release” in the first paragraph ?
A. distribute B. pay for C. overturn D. itemize
83. The phrase “intricate” in the first paragraph could be best replaced by which of the following?
A. short B. straightforward C. unrelated D. detailed
84. According to the passage, the initial contact between a band an a recording company is made by ________.
A. the band’s manager B. a band member C. an AR representative D. the Publicity and Promotions department
85. The word “ reciprocate” in the first paragraph could be best replaced by which of the following ?
A. commence B. respond C. practice D. confirm
86. Which of the following words is most similar to the word “handle” in the first paragraph ?
A. touch B. control C. manipulate D. protect
87. The author mentions that a band’s success is dependent on all of the following factors EXCEPT _______.
A. having patience. B. making personal contacts with people in the company.
C. understanding how a record company functions. D. playing music that sounds like music of famous bands.
88. According to the passage, the Publicity and Promotion department ___________.
A. has the final decision in producing an album. B. handles the recording arrangements for the band
C. sends representatives to look for new talent D. visits bars and night clubs
89. The author uses the phrase “ losing their voice” in the second paragraph to illustrate that they ____.
A. are forbidden to speak B. are unable to visit
C. have no representation D. are too shy to express their desires
90. It can be inferred from the passage that ____________.
A. the music industry is full of opportunities for young bands B. the AR department has a very large staff
C. most bands do not fully understand how record companies operate D. the cost of recording an album is very expensive
Choose the best word that fits each gap of the passage.
KNIFE – THROWING AT THE CIRCUS
Knife – throwing is a thrilling circus act, which is stressful for both the thrower and the assistant. Obviously,
assistants need to be especially courageous, since they are (91)___ to stand in front of a board as knives land next to them
at (92)___ speed. If a thrower’s aim is not accurate, there is a strong possibility that accident might (93)____ . Such
people need to feel (94)____ about the circus and enjoy the excitement of performing in front of hundreds of people. Not
everyone is suitable for the work, particularly not nervous people !
Knife – thrower, on the other hand, need to be extremely (95)____ people. They can’t (96)____ up for a
performance feeling tired or having had an argument with their assistant because they have to be perfectly at ease with
what they are doing in order to be able to (97)____ their work full concentration.
The knife – throwing tradition (98)____ partly because children follow their parents into the job. One particularly
well-known thrower, for example, has an assistant whose father was also a knife – thrower. She first had knives thrown at
her when she was only 12 and has (99)____ doing the same job ever since. (100)___, over the last fifteen years she
reckons that she has had about 300,000 knives thrown at her.
91.A. insisted B. considered C. required D. demanded
92.A. wide B. heavy C. plain D. great
93.A. appear B. develop C. happen D. exist
94.A. caring B. passionate C. loving D. devoted
95.A. doubtless B. reliable C. dependent D. trusting
96.A. put B. do C. pick D. turn
97.A. take B. give C. get D. hold
98.A. maintains B. stays C. keeps D. survives
99.A. taken up B. come off C. carried on D. put in
100.A. Nevertheless B. In fact C. Despite that D. Even so
I. Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence. Write your answer in the
space provided.
11. D 14. A 17. B 20. C 23. B
12. A 15. D 18. B 21. C 24. B
13. C 16. C 19. B 22. A 25. A
II. There is one mistake in each of the following sentences. Find and correct it.
MISTAKE CORRECTION MISTAKE CORRECTION
26. Because Because of 31. on the average on average
27. a good health good health 32. know to know how to
28. a big amount a large/ huge/ enormous 33. advertise Advertised, or:
amount that/ which had been
advertised
29. Comparing Compared 34. rising raising
30. level standard 35. will lie will be lying
III. Give the correct form of the words in the brackets in each of the following sentences. Write
your answer in the space provided.
36. refusal 39. indecisive 42. upset 45. economics
37. informative 40. unavoidable 43. disagreement
38. lessened 41. extremely 44. alive
I. Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word. Write your answer in the space provided.
46. that/ which 49. how 52. use 55. instead
47. expect 50. of 53. still
48. first 51. out 54. on
II. Read the following passage and decide which answer (A, B, C, or D) best fits each gap.
Write your answer in the space provided.
56. B 59. B 62. D 65. B
57. A 60. D 63. C
58. C 61. A 64. A
III. Read the following text and choose the best answer for the questions below. Write your
answer in the space provided.
66. A 68. C 70. B
67. D 69. B
I. Finish the second sentence in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it.
71. We find it difficult to make ends meet these days.
72. Only when Alice and Charles had their second child, did they decide to move to a bigger house.
73. They accidentally cut off our water supplying while mending the road.
74. He needn't have brought the umbrella along (because it didn't rain anyway).
75. Despite my strong disapproval of your behaviour/ the fact that I strongly disapprove of your
behaviour, I will help you this time.
II. Use the word(s) given in brackets and make any necessary additions to write a new sentence in such a
way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence. Do NOT change the form of the
given word(s).
76. While I was driving, I realized that there was something wrong with the car.
77. Sandra said that she didn’t mind working late.
78. They acted as if they were enjoying themselves, but they weren’t really.
79. I can't lift this table unless you help me/ someone helps me.
80. It is believed that the coins were buried for safe-keeping.
READING A
1.B 2.A 3.D 4.C 5.B
6.B 7.D 8.A 9.C 10.C
GUIDED CLOZE TEST
1.C 2.D 3.C 4.B 5.B
6.D 7.B 8.D 9.C 10.B

Read the passage, and then decide which word best fits each space.
Tonight I’m going to stay in and watch television. There is a film on that I want to see. It is (1) …a
policeman trying to find the man who killed his brother. I saw it last year …..(2) the cinema. It was on late at
night and I fell asleep (3)…. the end so I can’t remember (4)... happened.
I don’t (5) …. watch much TV. There are too (6) ….. stupid quiz shows and boring programs about politics.
I sometimes watch the news (7) …… I don’t enjoy it. There is never (8) ….. good news- just wars and
disasters. I don’t think that there are (9) …..
comedy programs. They should put on more. They cheer me (10) …. and make me laugh. And, of course, I’d
like to see more exciting movies!
1. a. about b. along c. around d. ago
2. a. at b. by c. to d. of
3. a. after b. behind c. with d. before
4. a. that b. what c. which d. who
5. a. possible b. possibly c. probably d. usually
6. a. many b. more c. much d. lot
7. a. because b. but c. if d. although
8. a. any b. less c. some d. many
9. a enough b. extra c. fewer d. little
10. a. off b. of c. on d. up
Read the following passage and choose the correct answers.
In the early years of television, educational specialists believed that it would be very useful in teaching
and learning. Many schools have brought television sets, intending to use them effectively to improve the
quality of education; but actually they are rarely used properly in classrooms. Meanwhile, children spend the
majority of their out-of-school hours watching TV and their typical school days proceed as if television did not
exist.
There are some explanations for the failure of television to get the interest of the teachers. Firstly, the
schools that purchased television sets have not set aside money for equipment repairs and maintenance so these
television sets are sooner and later out of work. Secondly these schools have not found an effective way to train
teachers to integrate television into their ongoing instructional programs. Lastly, most teachers do not regard
the quality of television and its usefulness in the classroom.
Teachers at the schools work hard for at least twelve years to train their students to become good
readers. However, according a recent statistics, teenagers seldom spend their free time reading books and
newspapers but watching television instead.
1. The text is about….
A. the use of television at schools. B. teaching and learning television
C. educational specialists. D. watching TV outside school.
2. When TV first appeared, educational specialists ________ .
A. did not appreciate it. B. did not appreciate it.
C. believed it would be useful for schooling. D. banned children from watching TV.
3. According to the text, TV _______ .
A. has not been used properly in classrooms. B. has been used effectively in classrooms.
C. has not existed in classrooms. D. has not attracted students’ interest.
4. There are ______ explanations for the failure of television to get the interest of the teachers.
A. two B. three C. four D. five
5. Children spend their free time ________ .
A. reading books B. reading newspapers. C. learning foreign languages D. watching TV.
Fill in each gap with a suitable preposition
1. She went out the room _______________saying a word.
2. The life in the countryside is changing__________________ better.
3. She was born_____________2 o’clock ______________18th July.
4. Mary is thinking_________ importing flowers ________________China.
5. They are traveling___________ the airport__________________ a bus.
6. I am afraid __________________ghost.
7. Lan’s family came to this city________________1985.
8. He had a lot of troubles with English ______________the beginning.
9. The doctor looks __________________sick people.
10. It is about 30 kms from Ha Noi _____________my house.
Supply the correct form of the words in brackets.
1. Ha Long Bay is in______________________ Vietnam (north).
2. The wild animals are being ___________________(appear).
3. She is a__________________. She sells flowers at a shop in Canada (flower).
4. Long put________________________ on that towel to stop the bleeding (press).
5. The question isn’t good. It’s __________________ to ask (import).
Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences.
1. The shopping center was ______of people on the first day of the sales.
A. crowded B. full C. busy D. hurry
2. Hardly ______believes that.
A. somebody B. every body C. anybody D. all
3. I was ______ in the countryside and went to a village school.
A. brought up B. carried on C. given up D. taken up
4. We usually watch the news on TV because it is very ______.
A. information B. informative C. formal D. informal
5. The father was very angry ______ the noise upstairs.
A. for B. with C. because D. about
6. We tried a lot of hotels but ______of them had any free rooms.
A. neither B none C no D. not
7. ______ people go to soccer matches now than twenty years ago.
A. less B. lesser C. fewer D. few
8. English ________ widely ________ in this country nowadays.
A. is / speaking B. is / spoken C. was / spoken D. is / spoke
9. This is the first time she _____ traditional costume.
A. wears B. wore C. is wearing D. has worn
10. Her house is ________ situated near the beach. She can go swimming every morning.
A. convenience B. convenient C. conveniently D. inconveniently
Rewrite each sentence in the passive.
1. Did Sue knock that vase to the floor?
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2. Alan’s knowledge of art doesn’t impress me.
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3. One of the parents is taping the children’s song.
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4. I will buy a computer tomorrow.
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5. Mr. Snow hasn’t taught that course since 1985.
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6. The voters are going to decide that issue.
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7. How can they open this safe?
.........................................................................................................................................................
8. You ought to water these plants once a week.
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Choose the underlined word or phrase in each sentence that needs correcting, and then correct it.
1. I borrowed some milk from a neighbor of us since we didn’t have enough for breakfast.
.........................................................................................................................................................
2. You really must be more careful when you do your exercises because you did six elementary mistakes
in this one. ...............................................................................................................................
3. My brother is going to work for a company which name is not familiar to everyone.
.................................................................................................................................................
4. There are thirty chairs painting green in the room.
.................................................................................................................................................
5. Because of the light, the city seemed differently from the way I had remembered it.
..............................................................................................................................................................
Read the following passage and decide which option A, B, C or D best fits each space.
UNICEF means the United Nations Children’s Fund. It serves children in (1) _ all over the world. It
helps children of (2) _ races, nationalities, religions, and political systems in more than 140 worldwide
countries. The (3) __ of UNICEF is to help provide a better life for children and their mothers. UNICEF (4) _
both long-term assistance and emergency.
UNICEF was (5) __ in 1946 to help bring food and medicine to children who suffered during World
War II in Europe. It began (6)__ a temporary agency, but became a permanent part of the United Nations in
1953 (7)__ the need for its services around the world. UNICEF’s primary concern is to help governments of
developing countries improve the (8) __ of life for almost one billion children. UNICEF’s main office is in the
United Nations, New York City, (9) __ it also has more than 40 offices and 100 programs worldwide. In 1965,
UNICEF won the Nobel Peace Prize (10) __ its work helping children and building brighter futures.
1. A. communities B. organizations C. groups D. society
2. A. every B. all C. some D. few
3. A. view B. purpose C. opinion D. intention
4. A. receives B. gets C. takes D. gives
5. A. found B. produced C. created D. built up
6. A. like B. with C. for D. as
7. A. due to B. in spite of C. since D. for
8. A. cost B. level C. character D. quality
9. A. and B. besides C. but D. moreover
10. A. as B. with C. for D. in
Choose the best answer from four choices ( A, B, C or D ) given to complete each sentence.
1. ............ happens, I shall stand by you.
A. Whatever B. What C. Which D. That
2. Is Mary a friend of ..... ?
A. you B. your C. yours D. you're
3. Vietnamese people are always proud ...... Vietnam's traditions and customs.
A. in B. of C. on D. at
4. London is the city ..... I have visited several times.
A. in which B. where C. in that D. which
5. If the weather ..... fine tomorrow, we ..... on a picnic.
A. is/go B. is/will go C. will be/go D. will be/will go
6. It's time we ..... for our examination.
A. study B. studying C. studied D. to study
7. Although we are far away from each other, we still ..... .
A. keep in touch B. say hello C. keep on D. keep together
8. They wish they ..... have to work hard to earn money.

A. couldn't B. can't C. don't D. didn't
9. ..... their being poor, they are very self-confident and generous.
A. However B. Although C. Because D. Despite
10. Their ..... made the party atmosphere warmer.
A. friendly B. friendliness C. unfriendly D. unfriendliness
11. Nam: Would you like a glass of beer? - Lan: .............. .
A. No, let's not B. No, I don't C. No, thanks D. No, I wouldn't
12. Nam: Congratulation! You have got high marks in the last term. - Lan: ........ .
A. It is kind of you to say so B. Really? Never say so
C. I'd love to say so D. You're welcome
Finish the second sentence in such a way that it means exactly the same as the first one.
1. Her friend came and saw her in hospital, which was kind.
It was kind………………………………………………………………………………………
2. Nobody left the party before me.
I was…………………………………………………………………………………………….
3. “Don’t break the doll, John, or I’ll scream,” said Mary.
Mary threatened…………………………………………………………………………
4. Can you describe him to me?
What…………………………………………………………………………………?
5. We live far from our relatives. We miss them very much.
The farther………………………………………………………………………………
6. It is a pity you didn’t tell me earlier.
I wish…………………………………………………………………………………..
7. Is it true that you haven’t found a job yet?
Are you still……………………………………………………………………………?
8. Rita doesn’t realize how serious her husband’s operation is going to be.
Little……………………………………………………………………………………………

Choose the word whose part underlined is pronounced differently from the others in each group.
1. A. needed B. worked C. stopped D. booked
2. A. thick B. thorough C. healthy D. weather
3. A. like B. lively C. live D. life
4. A. cook B. blood C. school D. look
5. A. feat B. great C. seat D. meat
Supply the correct form of the verbs in the brackets
1. His hair is short . He (have)……………………………… a haircut?
2. He said that he (see)…………………………………………. that man before.
3. If today (be)………………………………….. Sunday, we would go picnic.
4. This house didn’t use to (paint)………………………………… green.
5. My father told me (not stay)……………………………………. up too late.
6. She wishes she (not punish)…………………………………. tomorrow.
7. When I met him, he (talk) ………………………………….to his friends in the bookstore.
8. If I (tell)…………………………………. before, I would have come to your wedding.
9. She gets used to (take)………………………………………. to the zoo on weekends.
10. By the time you come home, I (finish)…………………………………….. decorating our room.
Complete sentences using the correct form of the words in brackets.
1- This dictionary is not so big but it is .............................................. ( inform )
2- She looks ............................................. in her new dress. ( attract )
3- The .................................................... have to cook rice in this contest. ( participate )
4- Old people often have ................................................ in breathing. ( difficult )
5- There were two ............................................. yesterday: Boxing and Swimming. ( compete )
Choose the best answer to complete the following sentences
1.Young generation is fond ................. wearing Jeans.
A. in B. at C. of D. on
2.There is always .................. traffic in the city centre at rush hours.
A. strong B. full C. heavy D. many
3. How many people took part .............. the contest?
A. in B. from C. with D. to
4. I want to ask my parents ................... some money.
A. from B. for C. with D. about
5. You are very different ........................ your brother.
A. to B. for C. with D. from
6. I am better ........................ English than Nam.
A. than B. with C. at D. for
7. You will not pass the exam ......................... working harder.
A. unless B. if C. without D. although
8. It was raining very ......................... so I had to wear my raincoat.
A. wet B. badly C. hard D. heavy
9. Mr Dung said he .............................. 35 the following week.
A. was B. is C. will be D. would be
10. I wish I ................................. to him . Now it’s too late.
A. listened B. has listened C. had listened D. would have listened
11. No one knows what is happening here ................. Mary and Tom.
A. and B. but C. however D. with
12. What is .............,a dog or a cat?
A. intelligent B. more intelligent C. as intelligent D. the most intelligent
13..............the time you get to the theatre, the play will have finished.
A. Until B. In C. By D. On
14. It was .............hot a day that we decided to leave work early.
A. so B. such C. a so D. such a
15. He seldom goes fishing, ...................?
A. doesn't he B. is he C. does he D. isn't he
Read the text then answer the question below.
Education in England
Every child in Great Britain between the age of five and fifteen must attend school. There are three main
types of educational institutions: primary (elementary) schools, secondary schools and universities.
State schools are free, and attendance is compulsory. Morning school begins at nine o'clock and lasts
until half past four. School is open five days a week. On Saturdays and Sundays there are no lessons. There
are holidays at Christmas, Easter and in summer. In London as in all cities there are two grades of state schools
for those who will go to work at fifteen: primary schools for boys and girls between the ages of five and eleven,
and secondary schools for children from eleven to fifteen years.
The lessons are reading, writing , the English language, English literature, English history, geography,
science, Nature study, drawing, painting, singing, woodwork and drill (physical training).
1. What are three main types of educational institutions?
_________________________________________________________________________________
2. What are the two grades of state schools for those who will go to work at fifteen?
_________________________________________________________________________________
3. What subjects do children study at school?
_________________________________________________________________________________
4. Are state schools free?
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5. When do pupils have holidays?
_________________________________________________________________________________
There is a mistake in each sentence. Find the mistake, underline it and correct it.
1. We had better to review this chapter carefully because we will have some questions on it our test…………..
2. Our teacher of physics would like us spending more time in the laboratory……………………
3. If I was you, I would help him………………………….…
4. Mr. Nam is used to get up early in the morning………………………
5. He died on lung cancer because he smoked a lot of cigarettes……………………..
Use the following sets of words and phrases to write complete sentences.
1. If I/ be/ him / I / choose/ English / learn.
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2. In/ end/ I decide/ not buy / dictionary / because/ too expensive.
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3. This video film / so interesting / I / see /twice.
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4- Mai /bad / at/ Math/ than / Lan Anh.
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5- Hoa/ have / many/ books/ than/ her/ sister
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Read the passage and choose the correct answer to each question below
GOOD NEIGHBOURS
The “Neighborhood Watch” scheme all started a few years ago in the quiet village of Mollington after a
number of burglaries in the village and the surrounding area. The residents of the village came up with the idea
that they themselves could keep an eye on their neighbors’ property while they were away on holiday. Since
then, and with the support of the government and police, more than 50,000 “Neighborhood Watch” schemes
have been set up all over the country.
The object of each “Watch” group is to reduce the opportunities that criminals have in any particular
street or area. Each resident who is a member of the scheme agrees to call the police whenever they see
something suspicious. Everything is done calmly and discreetly- it is the police who actually check out each
report and investigate what is happening. Residents who are part of the “Watch” are not supposed to act as
police or put themselves in any danger.
When a new Neighborhood Watch scheme is set up in an area, the first thing people notice is the large,
brightly colored “Neighborhood Watch” sign. This is a great deterrent to most burglars and vandals, because
very few of them will take a chance of breaking into someone’s house if the know that there is a high risk of
being seen by neighbors keeping a look-out. Burglars also know that people who are part of “Neighborhood
Watch” schemes are more likely to have fitted good locks to their doors and windows.
There’s another benefit, too. In the time since the “Neighborhood Watch” scheme came into existence,
there is growing evidence of a new community spirit. It is bringing people together as never before, and
encouraging people to care for each other. New friendships are being made, and contact is often established old
people living on their own, who are often the most frightened and the most at risk.
1. The “Neighborhood Watch” scheme in Mollington was started……….
A. because the police could not protect people. B. before any others in the country.
C. after 50,000 burglaries in the area. D. because some residents wanted to go away for a holiday.
2. When members of a “Watch” group see suspicious individuals, they……………
A. try and frighten them away. C. try and arrest them.
B. contact the police. D. call the other members of the “Watch” group.
3. When a new “Watch scheme starts in an area,………………….
A. people fit new locks to their doors and windows. B. the police send fewer officers to the area.
C. burglars are less likely to break into houses. D. residents put signs on their doors.
4. One other benefit of “Watch” scheme is that……………
A. people get to know each other well. B. members of the “Watch” look after old people.
C. different kinds of people are attracted to live in the area. D. old people are no longer frightened of crime.
5. In general, the author seems to think that…………..
A. the police should do more to protect people.
B. “Watch” schemes are not very useful in reducing crime.
C. the “Neighborhood Watch” schemes have been successful.
D. It is hard to have any privacy in a “Neighborhood Watch” area.
Finish the second sentence in such a way that it means exactly the same as the first one:
1. Did I tell the news or not? I can’t remember.
I can’t....................................................................................................................................
2. Mary regretted buying the secondhand washing machine.
Mary wished........................................................................................................................
3. I have never written the kind of letter before.
I am not .............................................................................................................................
4. We had to wait 2 hours for Donald.
Donald kept........................................................................................................................
5. “If I were you, Richard, I’d go by train” said Sue.
“Have you……………………………………………………………………………………?”
Use the following sets of words or phrases to write complete sentences.
1. Although/uncle Tom/ looked/everywhere/ glasses/he/ not/ find/them.
........................................................................................................................................................
2. Long ago/perhaps/sea/cover/your country/or part/it.
........................................................................................................................................................
3. Factory/ Dallas/ where Coca-cola/ make/
open/1895. .......................................................................................................................................................
4. My sister/ in love/ best/engineer/ factory.
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5. There/be/no bread left/so/ I/go/ baker’s/get/some.
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Fill in each gap in each sentence with the correct form of the word in capital letters.
1. He had a good job, so he was……………….…….confident that he could earn enough to live on. (REASON)
2. The goal was scored but was later……………………………………… (QUALIFY)
3. Please…………………………………….….the police without delay if you see the wanted man. (NOTE)
4. The old fishing village is very…………………………………….. (PICTURE)
5. There is no longer a quite……………………………………...neighborhood. (RESIDE)
Choose the best answer from A, B. C or D to complete each of the following sentences
1. The more we tried to help them, ………they seemed to like it.
A. more B. less C. the much D. the less
2. If you want to………success in life, you have to work hard.
A. achieve B. receive C. award D. earn
3. “My watch is broken.” “ Why don’t you………?”
A. have it repair B. have it repaired C. have it repairing D. have it for repair
4. In some countries, more and more young people now need………teeth.
A. false B. spare C. untrue D. unnatural
5. Banks only……..money if they are sure that it will be paid back.
A. borrow B. lend C. interest D. charge
6. The number of those who are interested in learning English ……..increasing nowadays.
A. is B. are C. was D. were
7. Try your best, ……….?
A. will you B. won’t you C. are you D. do you
8. He had thought he……..next week.
A. will arrive B. can arrive C. may arrive D. might arrive
9. I………tennis when I was at school. I ………it very much
A. play/enjoy B. played/enjoyed C. played/enjoy D. have played/ enjoyed
10. His house is ………the street corner.
A. in B. on C. at D. from
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
1. A. drought B. ought C. brought D. bought
2. A. advised B. appeared C. laughed D. improved
3. A. honor B. hour C. habit D. honesty
4. A. movement B. development C. equipment D. comment
5. A. mobiles B. sockets C. houses D. vegetables
Choose the word whose main stress is different from that of the others.
1. A. window B. sugar C. kitchen D. begin
2. A. afternoon B. hospital C. colorful D. buffalo
3. A. interesting B. excellent C. necessary D. traditional
4. A. recycle B. reduce C. visit D. protect
5. A. famous B. suggest C. happy D. helpful
There is ONE mistake in each line in the following passage. Find and correct it.
Line TRAVELING BY PLANE
1 For many people, traveling by plane is an excited experience. Others, however, find the
2 whole idea quite terrifying, although flying is no more dangerous as any other form of travel
3 and some experts say it is considerably safer. It is know, however, that most accidents occur during
4 taking off and landing when a pilot decisions are vitally important. The people, whose job is to
5 look for the passengers, the stewards and stewardesses play an important part in helping passengers
6 to feel safely and comfortable. Indeed for many passengers being taken such care of is all part of the
7 total experience. No other form of travel involves waiting on people in quite same way, with food,
8 drink, newspapers, magazines, music, but even video films.
Line Mistake Correction Line Mistake Correction
1. 5.
2. 6.
3. 7.
4. 8.
Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D.
1. If you want to see the dentist, it’s best to make a/ an _________
A. interview B. appointment C. opportunity D. date
2. Hai: Why don’t we ask a ________to repair the water pipes for us? – Nam: That’s a good idea.
A. mechanic B. architect C. plumber D. engineer
3. “I am __________in rice- cooking contest. It’s really exciting.” Peter said.
A. keen B. concerned C. fond D. interested
4. Tom is_________ forgetting to bring his textbooks to class.
A. all the time B. usually C. never D. always
5. ___________ we arrived, they were having a party in the garden so we joined them.
A. While B. The time C. When D. At times
6. The canoe ________and everyone fell into the deep and dangerous water.
A. threw B. overturned C. flew D. leaned
7. Please write __________me soon and tell me all your news.
A. to B. with C. for D. from
8. A: “When did they first meet?” B: “_________ a rainy day _________ May”.
A. At- on B. In- in C. On- on D. On- in
9. Peter: “Why was Danny given a month off?” – John: “I think it’s _______ he’s worked so hard lately.”
A. seeing that B. because of C. due to the fact that D. owing to
10. Jane: “Are you going to take the new job?” – Linda: “Oh, yes. It is _______excellent opportunity!”
A. such an B. so an C. such D. so
Fill in each blank with one suitable word.
Learning a language is, in some way, like (1) ................................................. how to fly or play the
piano. There (2) ............................ important differences, but there is a very important similarity. It is this:
learning how to do such things needs lots (3) ........................ practice. It is never simply to “know” something.
You must be able to “do” things with what (4) ...........................know. For example, it is not enough simply to
read a book on (5) ......................to fly an aeroplane. A (6) ....................... can give you lots of information about
how to fly, but if only read a book and then try to (7) ......................... without a great deal of practice first, you
will crash and kill (8) ............................ . The same is true of (9) ............................ the piano. So you think it is
enough simply to read about it? Can you play the piano without having lots of (10)................................ first?
Use the suggestions to complete each of the following sentences.
1. She / hope / those pictures / can / make / sitting-room / more / attractive.
……………………………………………………………………………….
2. There / be/ strange noise / come / machine / and it / not work.
………………………………………………………………………………..
3. You / should / balanced diet / so /as / keep fit / stay healthy.
………………………………………………………………………………..
4. This morning / Mr.Binh / leave / house / early / start / jog/ direction / West Lake.
…………………………………………………………………………………
5. We / travel / overnight / Ha Noi / and / arrive / 5 o’clock / morning .
………………………………………………………………………………..
1. Did people make jeans two hundred years ago?
→_______________________________________________________
2. Who teaches you Geography?
→_______________________________________________________
3. How many books did she borrow?
→_______________________________________________________
4. Who composed the song “Proud of you”?
→_______________________________________________________
5. Has your elder brother watched this play several times?
→_______________________________________________
6. When will they pull this old building down?
→_______________________________________________________
7. Why didn’t you invite Kate to the party last month?
→_________________________________________________
8. Her parents always encourage her to focus on her study.
→_________________________________________________
9. The sudden flood damaged our crops.
→______________________________________________________
10. Have you ever met this movie star?
→_______________________________________________________
11. He bought a new mobile phone 2 weeks ago.
→_______________________________________________________
12. You will know the result of the graduation examination in a week.
→________________________________________
13. She was cooking dinner when we dropped in to see her.
→________________________________________________
14. He phoned me after he had finished the oral test.
→______________________________________________________
15. They will have used a lot of robots in factories by 2020.
→_________________________________________________
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others
1. A. cheap B. character C. children D. church
2. A. cough B. though C. rough D. tough
3. A. tidal B. sight C. describe D. mineral
Choose the best answer among A, B, C or D.
1. Hue is the city …….
A. in which I was born. B. in that I was born. C. where I was born in. D. I was born.
2. I didn’t have an umbrella , so I got wet.
A. If I had had an umbrella, I wouldn’t get wet. B. If I had had an umbrella, I would get wet.
C. I had had an umbrella, I wouldn’t have got wet. D. Had I had an umbrella, I wouldn’t have got wet.
3. She was poor ……… honest.
A. so B. but C. because D. however
4. I can't stand …... in hot weather.
A. to walk B. walking C. walk D. to walking
5. The coffee was too hot for me to drink.
A. The coffee is so hot that I can’t drink it. B. The coffee is so hot that I can’t drink.
C. The coffee was so hot that I couldn’t drink. D. The coffee was so hot that I couldn’t drink it.
6. This is the best movie …... I have seen.
A. which B. where C. whose D. that
7. You …... open the door before the train gets into the station. It's very dangerous.
A. must B. mustn't C. should D. don't have to
8. English is a …… easy language to learn.
A. compared B. comparative C. comparatively D. comparable
9. Let's go somewhere else. There's …... noise in this room.
A. too many B. too much C. enough D. too
10. Nobody will go there, …... ?
A. will he B. won’t he C. will they D. won’t they
11. “Cigarette?” - “_________”
A. I smoke five cigarettes a day. B. It’s very expensive. C. Not really. D. No, thanks.
12. “Is it far to the international airport from here?” - “_________”
A. Yeah, it’s pretty far. B. By taxi. C. None at all. D. Sure, no problem.
13. “No one can play football as well as Bill.” - “_________”
A. You’re right. He doesn’t play it well. B. Yes, he’s a professional player.
C. No, de doesn’t like football. D. Yes, about once a week.
14. “Would you mind turning down the volume?” - “_________”
A. Of course. B. I’d be glad to. C. Not at all. D. Yes, sure.
15. “Why don’t you take a break?” - “_________”
A. Because I’m tired. B. I don’t agree. C. Sure, go ahead. D. I guess I should.
Choose the correct word to complete each sentence.
advantage agreement argument attention period
complaint contact conversation effect use
1. My teacher made a ........………… about me to the principal.
2. After lengthy negotiations they managed to come to an ........………… .
3. Lots of charities can make ........………… of old clothing and other household goods.
4. I had a stupid ........………… with my brother about which TV programme to watch.
5. I had a long ........………… with Aunt Judith on the phone today.
6. The constant sun is having a terrible ........………… on my skin.
7. Jill finally made ........………… with her brother who was travelling in India.
8. Rod decided to take ........………… of the good weather and go for a long walk.
9. It’s important to pay ........………… to the road signs when driving in a foreign country.
10. Sue felt that her time at college was the most exciting …………… of her life.
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.)
1. It’s a long time since our last conversation. spoken
We ……………………………………………….................…………………………….….
2. During dinner, the phone rang. I
When ………………………………………….........................……...…………………….
3. Do you have any plans for Saturday evening? doing
What …………………………………………………………...................…….………….?
4. Please don’t open the window. you
I’d ……………………………………………………………....................………………......
5. I haven’t been to the cinema for two months. time
The ……………………….......................………………………………………………...…
6. We had to do a lot of homework at school. made
We …………………………………………………………………………………………….
7. We can’t leave if John doesn’t arrive. until
We’ll …………………………………………………………………………………………..
8. As people get older, their eyesight becomes weaker. worse
The older ……………………………………………………………………………………..
9. That old keyboard is not worth repairing. pointless
It is ……………………………………………………………………………………………
10. I’ve never been to a less exciting concert. least
It is …………………………………………………………………………………………….
Fill in each numbered blank with a suitable word
According to the writer, the modern father looks after his children and helps in the house, even
(1)....................... his wife does not goes out to work. The division (2)......................... the roles of the mother
and the father is no (3)......................... very clear, and dad does (4)............................. share of child care: he can
change the baby, dress the children or make the dinner. This new image of the father is, of (5)..........................,
completely (6) ............................from the still traditional dad,(7)............................... represents authority, is the
head of the household (8)............................makes all the "important" decisions. His wife is (9).....................for
the domestic side of family life while he (10)..........................the one who advises or punishes as necessary.
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
1. A. luggage B. village C. stage D. manage
2. A. sea B. seen C. sportsman D. sure
3. A. article B. violent C. opinion D. benefit
4. A. bags B. cats C. doors D. fools
5. A. leader B. leather C. weather D. measure
There is one mistake in each of the following sentences. Find and correct it.
1. Caroline refused taking the job given to her because the salary was not good.
2. While the brows were away on holiday, their house was broke into.
3. Two out of three people striking by lightning survive.
4. Why don’t you congratulate our son about passing his final exam?
5. There is such few ink that it will be impossible to finish addressing the envelopes.
6. I found it wonderfully to travel abroad.
7. The notebook lists every opportunities for handicapped workers in the area.
8. I don't know why is the elevator not working properly today.
9. In the end, she quit the job because it was too bored.
10. Every candidate under considering for a federal job must undergo a thorough medical
examination.
Mistake Correction Mistake Correction
1. 6.
2. 7.
3. 8.
4. 9.
5. 10.
Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D.
1. You should not burn _______. You had better dig a hole and bury it.
A. dishes B. lab C. garbage D. shift
2. Should an object be let off in the cabin of a spaceship, it _______ .
A. floated B. is floating C. will float D. would float
3. Either John or his children ____ breakfast each morning.
A. make B. makes C. made D. to make
4. ASEAN also works for the _______ of peace and stability in the region.
A. promote B. promotion C. promotional D. promoter
5. Jane is ______ age as Mary.
A. as same B. the most same C. the same D. more same
6. Don’t share the matter with anyone else. Please keep it in ______
A. private B. possession C. property D. tongue
7. Hardly ______ attack people.
A. have snakes B. do snakes C. snakes do D. snakes will
8. I never listen to _____ radio. In fact I haven't got ____ radio.
A. a/a B. a/the C. the/the D. the/a
9. It took me a very long time to ______ the shock of her death.
A. turn off B. take on C. get over D. keep up with
10. You are not _______ to say anything unless you wish to do so.
A. obliged B. willing C. equal D. attracted
11. Are there enough apples for us to have one _______ ?
A every B. each C self D individually
12. Do you get your heating _______ every year?
A. checking B. check C. be checked D. checked
13. Body language is a potent form of _______ communication.
A. verbal B. non-verbal C. tongue D. oral
14. We _____ last night, but we went to the concert instead.
A. must have studied B. might study C. should have studied D. would study
15. Both Ann and her sister _______ her mother.
A. take after B. take place C. take away D. take on
Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D to fill in the gaps in the following passage.
More and more people are discovering that sharing and talking about their favorite books with others can
be as rewarding as the act of reading (1)___. For people who feel that they are too busy to sit down with a book,
a book club helps them schedule time to read, others have gained self-confidence by (2)___ in or leading a
discussion. And most people enjoy the chance to (3)___ new friends.
A successful book club should have a group that is small enough so even the quiet people can be heard but
also big enough for many different (4)__. The best arrangement is a (5)__ of ages, sexes, and backgrounds for
more reading variety and livelier discussions.
The book club could (6)___ in one subject or type of book, like mysteries, science fiction, or biographies.
Or the members could read books of all types, as long as the book is highly recommended by someone who
thinks it would be (7)___ discussing.
Some book clubs meet in places like bookstores, public libraries, or restaurants, but most have their
meetings in members’ homes. This approach simply (8)___ more privacy and time for longer meetings.
To make the meeting go smooth, a leader should be (9)___ . The leader will usually start the discussion by
asking what the author’s main idea was. Book club members should never be afraid to offer their opinions, even
if they don’t like a book. They just need to be prepared to explain (10)___they didn’t like something.
1. A. it B. itself C. themselves D. oneself
2. A. participating B. taking C. talking D. sitting
3. A. do B. make C. form D. gather
4. A. characters B. issues C. attitudes D. opinions
5. A. mixture B. range C. number D. lot
6. A. focus B. talk C. specialize D. concentrate
7. A. valuable B. busy C. worth D. useful
8. A. offers B. supplies C. encourages D. takes
9. A. called B. named C. suggested D. appointed
10. A. what B. why C. how D. where
Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first one.
1. Sally finally managed to get a job.
→ Sally finally succeeded .....................................................................................................................
2. We couldn’t get nearer because of the police.
→ The police..........................................................................................................................................
3. Somebody repaired her car yesterday.
→ She ....................................................................................................................................................
4. She and I have never been there before.
→ Neither...............................................................................................................................................
5. The only thing that prevented the passing of the bill was the death of the Prime Minister.
→ Had it not ..........................................................................................................................................
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest.
1. A. ought B. thought C. brought D. though
2. A. thick B. think C. thus D. thin
3. A. foot B. school C. book D. good
4. A. knew B. grew C. threw D. flew
5. A. lose B. close C. chose D. rose
Choose the one word or phrase that best completes the sentence.
1. What's your birthday, Ann ? - It's ............................... .
A. on the thirty-one of July B. on July the thirty-one C. on the thirty-first of July D. in July the thirty-first
2. The sun .................. in the west. Look ! It ....................... .
A. set/ is setting B. sets/ is setting C. setting/ set D. set/ set
3. All the boys are good at cooking, but ............ is as good as the girls.
A. either B. neither C. none D. every
4. The weather ................ fine so far this week.
A. is B. was C. has been D. had been
5. The walls of the house are covered ........... a coat of paint.
A. with B. in C. by D. under
6. That was a ............ ceremony.
A. prepared-well B. prepare-well C. well-prepared D. well-prepare
7. That novel was written by a well-known writer. It is worth ............. .
A. to read B. reading C. read D. have read
8. I object to ....... like this.
A. be treating B. treating C. being treated D. have been treated
9. Since ........ to a warmer and less humid climate, I’ve had no trouble with my asthma.
A. I move B. I moving C. upon moving D. moving
10. Our soccer team lost ........ three goals to nil.
A. with B. by C. to D. in
Read this passage carefully and then choose the best answers to the questions below.
A recent investigation by scientists at the US Geological Survey shows that strange animal behavior might
help predict future earthquake. Investigators found such occurrences in a ten-kilometer radius of the centre of a
fairly recent quake. Some birds screeched and flew about wildly. Dogs yelped and ran uncontrollably. Scientists
believe that animals can perceive these environmental changes as early as several days before the disaster. In
1976 after observing animal behavior, the Chinese were able to predict a terrible quake. Although hundreds of
thousands of people were killed, the government was able to evacuate millions of people and thus keep the
death toll at a lower rate.
1. What prediction may be made by observing animal behavior ?
A. the number of people who will die. B. environmental changes.
C. a coming earthquake. D. the ten-kilometer radius of an earthquake.
2. Why can animals perceive these changes when humans can not ?
A. Animals are more intelligent than humans. C. Animals have certain instincts that humans don’t possess.
B. Humans don’t know where to look. D. By running around, they can feel the vibrations.
3. If scientists can accurately predict earthquakes, there will be ..........
A. a lower death rate. B. fewer animals going crazy.
C. fewer people evacuated. D. fewer environmental changes.
4. Which of the following statements is not true ?
A. Some animals may be able to sense an approaching earthquake.
B. All birds and dogs in the ten-kilometer radius of an earthquake center become wild before the quake.
C. The Chinese have successfully predict an earthquake and saved many lives.
D. By observing animal behavior scientists perhaps can predict earthquake.
5. In the passage, the word “evacuate” most means ..............
A. save B. exile C. destroy D. remove
Finish the second sentence in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it.
1. The furniture was too old for us to keep.
→ It was ...................................................................................................................................................
2. Nobody has cleaned the streets this week.
→ The streets ...........................................................................................................................................
3. While mending the road, they accidentally blocked our water pipes.
→ They accidentally cut ..........................................................................................................................
4. The underground is quick and cheap.
→ The underground is not.............................................................................................................................
5. He objected to his secretary doing her job carelessly.
→ He objected to .....................................................................................................................................
1. People say that the decision imposes tight restrictions on cross-border trade.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
2. My sister often makes me do the washing up.
.................................................................................................................................................................
3. The policeman allows all vehicles to go when traffic lights are green.
.................................................................................................................................................................
4. Everyone believes him right.
.................................................................................................................................................................
5. We made her head of the class.
.................................................................................................................................................................
6. They were carrying the injured player off the field.
.................................................................................................................................................................
7. I like you to take photographs.
.................................................................................................................................................................
8. Haven't you yet found out information about the trains to Hanoi?
.................................................................................................................................................................
9. Peter advised me not to sell this flat.
.................................................................................................................................................................
10. My classmates used to call me John.
.................................................................................................................................................................
11. Mr. Brown will appoint Tom the director tomorrow.
.................................................................................................................................................................
12. You should pay more attention to your study.
.................................................................................................................................................................
13. He heard the bell ring.
.................................................................................................................................................................
14. Did anyone take English books away?
.................................................................................................................................................................
15. You should have your uncle mend the ball.
.................................................................................................................................................................
16. They will begin carry out this project next month.
..................................................................................................................................................................
17. They don’t allow parking here.
.................................................................................................................................................................
18. We suggested selling the old car.
.................................................................................................................................................................
19. He let me go without saying anything.
.................................................................................................................................................................
20. They say that he could play piano well when he was very small.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Choose the word in each group that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest
1. A. hour B. honor C. honest D. how
2. A. empire B. bridge C. liberty D. pyramid
3. A. cave B. statue C. bay D. ancient
4. A. believe B. field C. science D. movie
5. A. required B. opened C. plugged D. worked
Choose the best answer for each of the following sentences
1. She was very sad……….good marks in the final test.
A. not get B. not to get C. to not get D. not getting
2. My sister has decided to lose weight, so she is living………………oranges for a week.
A. with B. on C. in D. by
3. When I ………… school, I am going to work in a factory .
A. begin B. study C. leave D. learn
4. What can we do to prevent people …………throwing drink cans away?.
A. in B. of C. on D. from
5. We have not seen each other …………..last Sunday.
A. for B. since C. on D. in
6. Excuse me! I am doing my homework. ……………….turning down your radio a bit?.
A. Would you please B. Can you C. Could you D. Would you mind
7. You should work ……………….for the coming exam.
A. hard B. hardly C. more hardly D. more hard
8. He found a watch when he ……………..in the street.
A. walked B. has been walking C. was walking D. has walked
9. My uncle used to live …………….a farm when he was young.
A. in B. at C. during D. on
10. Millions of Christmas cards …………….every year.
A. send B. are sent C. are sending D. was sent
There is a mistake in the four underlined parts of each sentence, find out and then correct it.
1. There are a lot of food in the fridge, so help yourself.
A B C D
2. You should take a taxi although it is raining hard.
A B C D
3. The telephone was invented with a Scotsman, Alexandre G. Bell, in 1876.
A B C D
4. Would you like coming to my birthday party.
A B C D
5. It is difficult for students to answer all of the question in fifteen minutes.
A B C D
6. Mary enjoys to be able to meet a lot of interesting people during her vacation.
A B C D
7. It has been a long time since we last talked together, isn’t it ?
A B C D
8. Lots of information are store in the computer.
A B C D
Give the correct form of each verb in brackets to complete the following sentences if necessary.
1. Lan’s hair was dirty. Now it is clean, she (clean)……………………… it.
2. Look! Somebody (break)…………………………….. that door.
3. They (not meet)……………………….. us since last week.
4. What (you/do) ………………………………….. at this time yesterday.
5. Our school (open) …………………………….. a new club next week.
6. Would you like (come)……………. to dinner to night.
7. You (phone)……………………………… me last night?.
8. Would you mind if I (smoke)…………………………..?
9. I don't enjoy…………………………………….. (laugh) at by other people.
10. Most of the NOKIA mobile phones (sell)……………. in this shop are imported from China.
Fill in each blank with the correct form of the word in capitals
1. What is the correct ……………………………..of this word. (pronounce)
2. My grand father can read ………………………… . (good)
3. Last week we had an ……………………… summer holiday. (enjoy)
4. The ……………………. of the project made me tense. (important).
5. You had better do some ………………….. for the final exams (revise)
Read the passage; then choose the best answers
A NOBLE GIFT
One of the most famous monuments in the world, the Statute of Liberty, was presented to the United
States of America in the nineteenth century by the people of France. The great statute, which was designed by
the sculptor Auguste Bartholdi, took ten years to complete. The actual figure was made of copper supported by
a metal framework which had been specially constructed by Eiffel. Before it could be transported to the United
States, a site had to be found for it and a pedestal had to be built. The site chosen was an island at the entrance
of New York Harbor. By 1884, a statute which was 151 feet high, had been erected in Paris. The following
year, it was taken to pieces and sent to America. By the end of October 1886, the statue had been put together
again and it was officially presented to the American people by Bartholdi. Ever since then, the great monument
has been a symbol of liberty for the millions of people who have passed through New York Harbor to make
their home in America.
1. The Statute of Liberty.............
A. is the most famous monument in the world. B. was designed and constructed by the American sculptors.
C. is located in the centre of New York. D. is among the most famous monuments in the world.
A. was sent to America in 1884. C. was sent to America in 1886.
B. was sent to America in 1885. D. was never sent to America.
A. was sold to the USA by the French people.
B. was given to the American people as a present by the French people.
C. was presented to the USA in the 18th century by the people of France.
D. was designed and constructed according to the order placed by the French sculptors
4. The Statute of Liberty was first erected.............
A. in New York. B. on an island at the entrance of New York Harbor. C. in Paris D. in Eiffel Tower.
5. The Statute of Liberty was made of.............
A. copper. B. copper with metal framework. C. concrete. D. concrete with metal framework.
Read the following article about ice-skating. Choose the most suitable heading from the list A-I for each
part (1-8) of the article. Write your answers in the space in the numbered boxes below. There is one extra
heading that is not to be used.
A. Prepare yourself F. The right attitude
B. The benefits of the sport G. Moving off
C. When things go wrong H. Holding your body correctly
D. Different skating techniques I. How it all started
E. A change in approach
1……………Ice skating has a history of thousands of years. Archaeologists have discovered skates made from
animal bone. It seems that bone skates were used until the introduction of iron into Scandinavia about the year
200 AD. Among the Scandinavian upper classes, skating was seen as an essential skill.
2. ……..……In the early twentieth century, skating was stylish and reserved, but at the 1924 Winter Olympics,
11-year-old Sonja Hinnies introduced a more athletics attitude which inspired a new wave of popularity.
Nowadays art and athletics are combined and modern skating is both graceful and physically demanding.
3. ………..…For beginners, balance and control are all important and speed can only increase with proficiency.
The position of your body plays a great part in balance. Legs slightly bowed and the knees bent keep the body
weight centered; in effect the body leans slightly forward in this position. For skating, probably more than any
other sport or recreation, relaxation is vital.
4. ……………For the skating position, the heels should almost be touching and the feet should be turned
outwards. While pushing toward with a back foot, you make a very small movement with the other foot. Fairly
easy, isn’t it? If you can keep this up for a while, you can then slowly increase the length of your movements as
you gain experience.
5. ……..……Knowing how to fall must be learnt among the skater’s first skills. Even the best of the
professionals fall. In order to fall without injury, you should be as relaxed as possible. In this way the sock of
hitting the ice is lessened. To get up, use your hands to get into a kneeling position, then stand.
6. ………..…One you have learnt to move on the ice with confidence, there are various styles to be practiced-
figure skating, free styles, distance, speed, skating pairs, and so on- but the basics of them all, and by far the
best approach, it first to learn figures can soon be learn figure skating and then elementary freestyle. With
proper guidance available at most of the ice rinks, the basic figures can soon be learnt and the turns, jumps, and
spins or elementary free style will so follow.
7. ………..…If you look at any good of professional skater, you will see how relaxed they are and how easily
they move. To achieve this, an exercise program should be regularly practised. It can be dangerous to skate
with a stiff body and warm up exercises should at least include those for the legs, back and shoulders, with
special emphasis on the ankles and the knees. After a long or intense session, the same exercises should be used
afterwards to avoid stiffness.
8…………..…Skating improves balance, co-ordination, relaxation and movement. It improves heart and lung
activity and generally strengthens the body. Combined with swimming or jogging, it provides a great program
for all-round health and fitness.
Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence
printed before it:
1. The keeper had no sooner opened the cage door than the lion attacked him.
Hardly ____________________________________________________________________________.
2. No other city in Vietnam is so large as Ho Chi Minh City.
Ho Chi Minh City is __________________________________________________________________.
3. They produce a lot of paper, so they need a lot of wood pulp.
The more __________________________________________________________________________.
4. We spent our childhood in that beautiful mountain resort, and we always remember it.
We always ________________________________________________________________________.
5. She insisted that she should be called Joyce.
She insisted on ____________________________________________________________________.
6. It might be a good idea to use honey instead of sugar.
Why _________________________________________________________________________________.
7. When you lie, some gestures can show you are lying.
Some gestures ________________________________________________________________________.
8. He never suspected that the money had been stolen.
At no ________________________________________________________________________________.
9. My decision to get up and dance coincided with the band's decision to stop playing.
The moment __________________________________________________________________________.
10. The only way to eliminate world terrorism is by untied opposition.
Only by ____________________________________________________________________________.
Complete these sentences with proper prepositions.
1-This word has a lot of meanings. You should look it……………….….….in a dictionary.
2-Jenny usually comes back her country…………………………...…Christmas Day.
3-Don’t use pencils. Please write the letter…………………….…...ink.
4-My father made ……………………..…..his mind to settle in the South.
5-Did you pick ……………….……….lots of English while you were in England?
Circle the letter A, B, C or D that corresponds to the word or phrase that best completes each sentence.
1. Neil Armstrong was the first man to ___________ foot on the moon.
A. try B. step C. set D. walk
2. Thomas Edison ________ many new appliances using electricity during his long career.
A. invented B. inventing C. who invented D. was invented
3. _________ further riot to occur, the government would be forced to use its emergency powers.
A. Should B. Did C. Were D. Had
4. Jack doesn’t like ________ such gossip and fallacy in sport.
A. to take himself on B. to get himself along C. engage himself in D. indulge himself of
5. New York and Tokyo are two of the most _______ populated cities in the world.
A. greatly B. densely C. variously D. closely
6. It can take up to more than six months to _______ a man to do this specialized work.
A. raise B. train C. learn D. practise
7. The longest movie I have ever seen in this cinema ________ for three hours.
A. stayed B. got C. lasted D. spent
8. James was looking for a(n) ________ to visit that wonderful island once again.
A. opportunity B. necessity C. destiny D. possibility
9. “Who is Susan getting married to?” _ “Some guy__________ since her childhood.”
A. who she has known B. have known her C. that have known her D. she has been known
10. “I had to take a taxi from the party last night.” _ “Oh. That’s too bad. You __________ my car.”
A. could have used B. was able to use C. could be use D. can use
11. Jackie has given such a great _________ that other dancers in the audience admire him so much.
A. performance B. result C. score D. action
12. The president has made many visits to Japan, ________ began today.
A. whose recent one B. the most recent of which C. which D. the most recent one
Fill in the blank with one suitable word from the box to complete the passage
being famous Unless help putting against with which
common who support staying If becomes from for
For many young people, sport is a popular part of school life and 1....................................... in one of the
school teams and playing in matches is very important . 2................................ someone is in a team, it means
a lot of extra practice and often spending a Saturday or Sunday away 3………………..... home, as many
matches are played then.
It can also involve traveling to other towns to play 4………………... other school teams and then
5…….….... on after the match for a meal or a drink . Sometimes parents , friends or other students will travel
with the team to 6............................their own side .
When a school team wins a match it is the whole school 7.............................. feels proud, not only the
players. It can also mean that a school 8………………….... well – known for being good at certain sports and
pupils from that school may end up playing 9……………………….. national and international teams so that
the school has some really 10……………………………. names associated with it.
Choose the best answer from A,B,C or D to complete each of the following sentences.
1.The car burst into..............but the driver managed to escape.
A. flame B. fire C. burning D. heat
2 . Her guests apologized for causing so much.............
A problem B. trouble C. complication D. damage
3. He finished the paintings ............. for the exhibition.
A. in good time B. for the time being C. from time to time D. time after time
4. The men .............. because it is a holiday.
A. don’t work B. won’t work C. haven’t work D. aren’t working
5. Charles could not .............having been at the scene of the crime .
A. refuse B. object C. deny D. alter
6. What kind of research...............professor Walter........... in the laboratory at that time?
A. did/ do B. did / make C. does / do D. does / make
7. If I’m tired in the evenings,...................to bed early.
A. I’d go B. I’d have gone C. I went D. I go
8. It was difficult for him to buy good shoes because he had such a big............of feet.
A. couple B. size C. number D. pair
9 . Because of her good.............she got the job as a model.
A. face B. style C. looks D. character
10. If you can’t find what you are looking for in the book, use the................
A. preface B. directory C. list D. index
11. I know him ...................but I have never actually spoken to him.
A. by sight B. on sight C. in sight D. from sight
12 . He lost his job ......... no fault of his own .
A. by B. through C. with D. over
Finish the second sentence in such a way that it means exactly the same as the first one.
1. No matter how rich he was, he never helped the poor.
Rich..................................................................................................................................................................
2. Birth rates have fallen sharply recently.
There.................................................................................................................................................................
3. It’s pointless to try and make him change his mind!
It’s a waste.........................................................................................................................................................
4. She looks younger when she wears that blouse.
That blouse..........................................................................................................................................................
5. She took these photographs during her holiday in France.
It was while…....................................................................................................................................................
6. I’ll finish this before Sunday.
By Sunday...........................................................................................................................................................
7. This is my first visit to Japan.
This is the............…............................................................................................................................................
8. I find it difficult to study late at night.
I am not.........................…………………….......................................................................................................
9. Not once has our neighbor invited us into his house.
Our neighbor...........................................………………..............................................................................
10. He has been a journalist for 10 years.
His career......................................................................................……………………...............................
Read the passage below and chose the correct answer for each question.
Much of the great the progress the human race has made during the past four centuries has been brought
about by new inventions. The machines man has created do much of the hard work which he had to do
previously. As a result, people who live today have much easier lives with more time for recreation than people
who lived several hundred years ago.
We should think, therefore, that everybody would welcome a new invention and honor the inventor.
Buy this has not always been true. A Frenchman named Thimonnier invented a sewing machine in 1830. This
machine made it possible for one tailor to do the work of several; and it also made his work much easier. But
instead of welcoming the new invention, the tailors smashed the machine to pieces. They feared that it would
throw many of them out of work.
However, if an invention is a good one, in time it is practically always accepted. The sewing machine
was improved and found to be a good invention for tailors as well as for others. It caused ready-made clothes to
become much less expensive, so that more people could buy them. Then more tailors instead of fewer were
needed.
1. This article as a whole is about _____.
A. the tailors of France B. the need for more recreation
C. the money inventors make D. inventions and their effects
2. The French tailors smashed the machine to pieces because _____.
A. they feared these machines would throw their clothes out of their workshop
B. they wanted to keep the traditional of making everything by hand
C. they feared these machines would take away their jobs
D. they would have to hire more workers to run the machines
3. Which of the following sentences is NOT true?
A. Everybody always welcomes a new invention.
B. In time, good inventions are nearly always accepted by people.
C. The sewing machine proved to be a good thing.
D. The sewing machine made clothes cheaper.
4. The word “smashed” in paragraph 2 is closest meaning to _____.
A. crashed B. broke C. threw D. divides
5. The effects of the invention of the sewing machine include all of these EXCEPT _____.
A. ready-made clothes became cheaper B. the tailor’s work became much easier
C. more tailors were needed D. more tailors were unemployed
Pick out word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest.
1. a. passion b. pleasure c. decision d. measure
2. a. student b. stupid c. study d. studio
3. a. easy b. ear c. lean d. eat
Pick out the word whose main stressed syllable is different from the rest.
1. a. understand b. engineer c. benefit d. Vietnamese
2. a. money b. army c. afraid d. people
Put each verb in brackets into an appropriate form.
1. He wore dark glasses to avoid (recognize)………………………….…………..
2. You always (complain)………………………….……about my cooking.
3. Lan bought a new English book yesterday. She (read)……………………..……….it tonight.
4. I could tell at a glance that the pile of the letters on my desk (disturb).......................while I (be) ............out.
5. I (return)…………………..the book as soon as I finish (read)……………….……it.
6. He wishes that he (work)………………..………harder but it’s too late now.
7. He can’t send E-mail because he (not get)………………………a modern for his computer.
8. When we (get)…………………….……….to the restaurant, we (find)…………………………that nobody
(remember)…………………………….to reserve a table.
9. Hardly he (take)......................................... up the book when the phone (ring).................................
10.Were I your age, I (do)……………………………….……differently.
Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D to complete the following sentences.
1. Nobody was injured in the accident,..........?
a. was there b. was he c. were they d. wasn’t it
2. She had changed so much that ............anyone recognized her.
a. almost b. hardly c. not d. nearly
4. There was hardly .............money left in my bank account.
a. more b. no c. some d. any
5. The chemistry book .............was a little expensive.
a. I bought b. that I bought it c. I bought that d. what I bought
6. If you ............to my advice in the first place, you wouldn’t be in this mess now.
a. listen b. will listen c. listened d. had listened
7. I am late because my alarm clock didn’t ...........this morning.
a. come on b. ring out c. go off d. turn on
8. We have decided to ............the money for the local secondary school.
a. beg b. collect c. raise d. rise
9. She didn’t get ...............well with her boss, so she left the company.
a. at b. on c. through d. up
10. Please don’t disturb me ..............there is something urgent.
a. if b. or c. otherwise d. unless
11. She used to work as a typist,...............she?
a. did b. didn’t c. use d. wouldn’t
12. There isn’t .................foreign news in the paper.
a. a lot b. lots c. many d. much
Rewrite each sentence, beginning as shown, so that the meaning stays the same.
1. It isn't necessary to finish the work today.
You don't ...................................................................................................
2. Hai finally managed to get a job.
Hai finally succeeded...................................................................................
3. What's the weight of your suitcase?
How ...........................................................................................................?
4. I have never read such a romantic story.
This is ......................................................................................................
5. He has never behaved so violently before.
He is behaving...........................................................................................
6. She can meet him if he arrives before eleven.
So...............................................................................................................
7. Although he had a good salary, he was unhappy in his job.
In spite.......................................................................................................
8. I'm sorry that I didn't finish my homework last night.
I wish........................................................................................................
Read the following passage and choose the best answer to each question given.
People usually complain that they never have enough time to accomplish tasks. The hours and minutes
seem to slip away before many planned chores get done. According to time management experts, the main
reason for this is that most people fail to set priorities about what to do first. They get tied down by trivial, time-
consuming matters and never complete the important ones.
One simple solution often used by those at the top is to keep lists of tasks to be accomplished daily. These
lists order jobs from most essential to least essential and are checked regularly through the day to access
progress. Not only is this an effective way to imagine time, but also it serves to give individuals a much-
deserved sense of satisfaction over their achievements. People who do not keep lists often face the end of the
work with uncertainty over the significance of their accomplishments, which over time can contribute to serious
problems in mental and physical health.
1. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?
A. Common Complaints About Work B. Accomplishing Trivial Matters
C. Achieving Job Satisfaction D. Learning To Manage Time
2. According to the passage, why do many people never seem to have enough time to accomplish things?
A. They do not prioritize tasks. B. They get tied down by one difficult problem.
C. They fail to deal with trivial matters. D. They do not seek the advice of time management experts.
3. In paragraph 2, the word those refer to:
A. daily lists B. trivial matters C. priorities D. people
4. The passage states that one solution to time management problems is to ______ .
A. consult a time management expert B. accomplish time-consuming matters first
C. keep daily lists of priorities and check them regularly. D. spend only a short time on each task.
5. The paragraph following the passage most probably discusses ______ .
A. mental and physical health problems. B. another solution to time management problems
C. ways to achieve a sense of fulfillment. D. different types of lists.
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others
1. A. climate B. divided C. write D. religion
2. A. stopped B. laughed C. wanted D. looked
3. A. fashion B. material C. logical D. rivalry
4. A. campus B. subject C. public D. industrial
5. A. weeks B. depends C. presents D. parents
Choose the best answer to complete the following sentences.
1. If only I ………………… in the countryside right now.
A. were B. am C. can be D. would
2. Does the grass need ………………….?
A. cutting B. cut C. be cut D. to cut
3. Stop now; you’ve done …………………. work for one day.
A. too many B. plenty C. quite more D. quite enough
4. ……………….. excellent art museums, Moscow has a world-famous ballet company.
A. Because of B. In spite of C. In case of D. In addition to
5. I remember ………………. you somewhere before.
A. meet B. meeting C. met D. to meet
6. Don’t worry. She is having your bicycle ………………… before returning it to you.
A. repairing B. to repair C. repair D. repaired
7. The government took these measures ………………….. reduce crime.
A. in order that B. so that C. in order to D. for
8. The mouse family avoided …. by coming out only when the house was empty and the two cats were outside.
A. catching B. being caught C. caught D. to be caught
9. One of the ……………………. of the job is the long hours I work.
A. advantage B. disadvantage C. advantages D. disadvantages
10. Neither I nor he …................... at her wedding party now.
A. is B. are C. am D. be
11. Had we caught the earlier train, we__________ home by now.
A. would have been B. would be C. were D. will be
12. There was nothing they could do _______ leave the car at the roadside where it had broken down.
A. unless B. instead of C. than D. but
13. He spent the entire night thinking and in the end _________ a brilliant idea.
A. came up to B. put up with C. came up with D. put through to
14. Mary: “Peter failed in the final examination last term.” - Nancy: “__________”
A. Really? B. Sorry to hear that. C. What’s wrong? D. I can’t believe it.
15. The man who was taken to hospital had been __________ for three hours.
A. insensitive B. unconscious C. unfeeling D. indifferent
16. After each chapter in this book _________ where reference materials may be included.
A. do the pages find B. are found the pages C. are the pages found D. the pages are found
17. Every possible means _________ to prevent the air pollution, but the sky is still not clear.
A. is used B. have been used C. are used D. has used
18. The waves on the beach on the west coast of Florida are not ________ on the east coast.
A. much high as B. so high as that C. as high as those D. higher than
19. Assistant: “Is there anything I can do for you, sir?” - Customer: “__________.”
A. Yes, you’re welcome B. Ok. Your time C. Not now. Thanks anyway D. Sure. Go ahead, please
20. When replying to this advertisement, please __________ a stamped addressed envelope.
A. present B. contain C. enclose D. include
Find the mistake in each sentence and then correct it.
1. She bought a new motorbike was made in Japan last week.
........................................................................................................................................................................
2. I’d like to go out for dinner, but I don’t feel like to eat out tonight.
........................................................................................................................................................................
3. Your brother hardly goes to work by bus, doesn’t he ?
........................................................................................................................................................................
4. Even though being ill, Phong still went to school last Monday.
........................................................................................................................................................................
5. The house is convenient located about a mile from the shopping center
........................................................................................................................................................................
6. Despite the roadblock, the police allowed us enter the restricted area to search for our friends.
........................................................................................................................................................................
7. Happiness is a most important thing in my life. Nothing is more valuable than it.
........................................................................................................................................................................
8. Our flight was delayed, so we had decided to take a long walk around the terminal.
........................................................................................................................................................................
9. Members of high school clubs learn to participation in teams through their involvement in community
projects. .........................................................................................................................................................
10. He said he was looking after a place to stay for a few weeks.
........................................................................................................................................................................
Use the correct form of the word in brackets for each gap
1. When he played cards he is very …………......………… He hates losing. COMPETE
2. If your work is …………………................ you will get a longer contract. SATISFY
3. I’d love to see you next week, but ………............……….., it won’t be possible. FORTUNATE
4. As a doctor she wants to ………………................…. in child health. SPECIAL
5. Wearing "ao dai" at work can cause……...............… to modern, active women. CONVENIENT
Complete the letter that Tom wrote to his family while he was on vacation with ONE word in each gap
Hi everyone,
I've been in Paris for almost a week now and I'm having a good (1) ________________ . I spent the first few
days visiting the Eiffel (2) _______________, Notre Dame, and other tourist attractions. Most places are
crowed (3) _________________ tourists, so yesterday I decided to go (4) ________________ and bought a few
(5) ________________ .
Today I've been to a couple of interesting art galleries. I got lost on my (6) _______________ back to the
hotel but it didn't matter because I discovered a very fascinating market with lots of little stalls (7) __________
just almost everything from needles to elephants.
I ate in the hotel the first night, but usually I go (8) ______________ and have dinner in a restaurant. I guess
I've (9) ______________ a lot of money, but it's a great place. I've (10) _______________ lots of photos, and
I'll show you when I get back home on the 15th.
See you soon,
Tom
Complete the second sentence in such a way that it is almost the same as the sentence printed before it.
1. He doesn’t like coffee and neither do his friends.
Neither he ……………………………………………………………………………….
2. After the match Lucky was so tired that she couldn’t eat much.
After the match Lucky was ……………………………………………………………...
3. It was difficult to persuade Rick to buy the book.
I had ………………………………………………………………………………………
4. Hoa couldn’t go to school because it rained heavily.
Heavy rain prevented ……………………………………………………………………..
5. The police think the man holding the hostages is heavily armed.
The man ………………………………………………………………………………….
Put these sentences in the right order to complete the text. Number 1 has been done for you as an
example.
A. is also an international city where you can eat food from
B. wonderful beaches! When they think of Sydney, many people think
C. opened in 1973 for music, theatre and dance. Near
D. building looks like sails on Sydney Harbor. It was
E. the Opera House is one of the longest
F. all over the world, or just visit some of the thirty
G. Sydney is the oldest and biggest city, with 3,7 million
H. buildings are the center for much of Australian business. It
I. people. It is a busy, modern city and its high-rise
J. of the Sydney Opera House. The roof of this beautiful
K. bridges in the world – the Sydney Harbor Bridge.
Your answers: 1…G… 2……… 3……… 4…….… 5………. 6……… 7…… 8…… 9……. 10……. 11…….
Pick out the word with the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others.
1. A. concerned B. received C. attached D. concealed
2. A. beds B. doors C. students D. plays
3. A. sugar B. sister C. sign D. singer
4. A. of B. cafe' C. knife D. leaf
5. A. leisure B. pressure C. treasure D. pleasure
Write a letter of reply, using the suggested words.
Dear Jane,
1. Very happy/ get/ your/ mail
…………………………………………………………………………………………..
2. I/ just / back/ from/ holiday/ countryside
…………………........................................……………………………………………
3. It/ one/ most/ interesting/ trip/ have
…………………………………………………………………………………………
4. I/ play/ lot/ traditional games/ eat/ fresh/ food. What about you?
…………………………………………………………………………………………
5. Please/ write/ me/ soon/ possible
…………………………………………………………………………………………
Affectionately yours,
Suzan
Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best completes the sentence.
1. I’ll try my best _____________my English.
A improving B. improve C. improved D. to improve
2. Many young people are fond _________playing football.
A. in B. on C. at D. of
3. She was used to ___________ on the left when she stayed in England.
A. drive B. drive C. driving D. to drive
4. Could you ________me a favour? - Yes. Of course. No problem.
A. help B. give C. make D. do
5. Are you going to___________ in the summer activities of our school?
A. play part B. take part C. take role D. play role
6. It's difficult for old people to walk____________________.
A. inside and outside B. inside C. upstairs or downstairs D. outside
7. A: Can you help me carry my bags, please? B: -_________.
A. Certainly B. Yes, I can C. Yes, please D. No, thanks
8. I’ll come_______ and pick you _______ at 6:30 this evening. Is it O.K?
A. in/ on B. at/ in C. over/ up D. to/ up
9. My family has decided ________ Ha Long this summer.
A. to visit B. visiting C. visited D. visits
10. Deaf-mutes can __________ speak __________ hear.
A. both ... and B. neither ...nor C. not only ... but also D. either ... or
Give the correct form of the verbs.
1. Would you mind 1. (let)…………………………….. me 2. (use)……………..…………….. your phone?
2. Will you teach me 3. (make) …………………..…………………. some tea?
3. They get their new house ………………………………. 4. (repair)
4. I don’t recognize her because she 5. (change)………………………………..…….. a lot so far.
5. When Mrs. Minh………………6. (look) out, she………..……..7. (see) the children………………8. (play)
near the pool.
Change these sentences into passive voice.
1. Nobody has used this motor for a long time.
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
2. I think I should tell everybody about it.
………………………………………………………………………………………………..
3. You don’t need to type this letter.
……………………………………………………………………………………………….
4. They began to build the house last year.
………………………………………………………………………………………………
Each line in the following passage has a spare word; Underline that word and write it in the blanks
given.
BICYCLES
The 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. 1/ .......................
At first, bicycles were most 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 8/ .......................
to cycle to work . They say that there have are too many cars 9/ .......................
in town centers and you can't able find anywhere to park! 10/ .....................
September 1, 2013 Class: 9CA2 - Lesson: 15
Find the word that has its underlined part pronounced differently from the other three
1. A. massage B. carriage C. voyage D. dosage
2. A. dimension B. expansion C. confusion D. tension
3. A. increase B. ink C. pink D. thank
4. A. apology B. classify C. testify D. verify
5. A. beloved B. naked C. ploughed D. learned
Choose the correct words or phrases that best complete the passage.
To many people, their friends are the most important in their life. Really good friends always (1)___
joys and sorrows with you and never turn their backs (2)__ you. Your best friend may be someone you have
known all your life or someone you have (3)__ up with. There are all sorts of things that can (4)__ about this
special relationship. It may be the result of enjoying the (5)__ activities and sharing experiences. Most of us
have met someone that we have immediately felt (6)__ with as if we had known for (7)___.However, it really
(8)__ you years to get to know someone well (9)___ to consider your best friend. To the majority of us, this is
someone we trust completely and (10)____ understands us better than anyone else. It's the person you can tell
him or her your most intimate secrets.
1. a. give b. spend c. share d. have
2. a. on b. with c. down d. behind
3. a. caught b. turned c. grown d. lived
4. a. cause b. provide c. result d. bring
5. a. somehow b. same c. equivalent d. equal
6.a. interesting b. relaxed c. enjoyable d. fun
7. a. ages b. time c. century d. long
8. a. occupies b. costs c. takes d. spends
9. a. too b. such c. so d. enough
10. a. whose b. who c. whom d. which
Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D to complete these sentences.
1. In the newspaper there ......................... a lot of news about the earthquake.
A. be B. are C. is D. were
2. The old ......................... in her village always .......................... others' help.
A. is living / need B. living / need C. living / needs D. lived / need
3. "Which of these two men is Chinese?" - " ....................... is"
A. Both of them B. All of them C. none of them D. Neither of them
4. My shoes are dirty. I'd better take them ......................... before I come in.
A. away B. up C. on D. off
5. This subject, ....................... , is very important.
A. which we are going to discuss B. which is going to discuss
C. that we are gong to discuss D. A and B are correct
6. I' m very tired. ....................., I have to finish my homework before going to bed.
A. Although B. Moreover C. Therefore D. However
7. Why don't we go for a picnic this weekend? ............................
A. What do you want to suggest? B. Yes, please.
C. That's a good idea. D. How's that.
8. Vietnam, ....................... is in South-east Asia, export rice.
A. where B. which C. that D. when
9. Have you ever heard this song .......................... in Vietnam?
A. singing B. sing C. sung D. being sung
10. You'll be ill ............................ you stop working so hard.
A. unless B. when C. until D. if
Supply the correct verb form or tense
1. This project (carry)____________________out next month.
2. Would you mind If I (smoke)_______________here?
3. I asked Sara (drive)____________________me to the airport.
4. Mary has a lot of novels (write)_______________in Vietnamese.
5. Our house ( destroy )______________________ in the storm last night.
6. The police ( look )____________________ for the painting now.
7. You ( find )_________________________ the wallet which you lost yet?
8. Spring ( be )_____________________ the time when many kinds of flowers blossom.
9. I would like (fax )___________________ this document to my office in Hanoi.
10. Before the postage stamp ( invent )__________________, it was difficult to send a letter to another country.
Read the passage and answer the questions
All of us have to work to earn a living ourselves and to help our family. However, we work not only for
material life but also for many other things. We are working to prove our ability. We feel self- confident and
proud because we are independent. Anyone who works is regarded as a useful member of society. We’re
working, that means we’re contributing to our country. Working helps us train our minds because we always try
our best to do the job.
The better we work, the more money we earn and that encourages us to work harder. Without working, a
man’s life will be empty, purposeless and meaningless and it’s easy for a jobless person to do wrongs.
1.Why should we work?
........................................................................................................................................................................
2. What is anyone who works regarded?
........................................................................................................................................................................
3. What help us work harder?
........................................................................................................................................................................
4. Without working, how is one’s life?
........................................................................................................................................................................
5. Do we feel self- confident and proud because we are dependent?
........................................................................................................................................................................
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence.
1. I won't be able to go on holiday if my parents don't give me the money.
Unless................................................................................................................................
2. As soon as I put the phone down, it rang again!
No sooner...........................................................................................................................
3. What a pity these shops close at lunch-time.
I wish ..............................................................................................................................
4. How old is your father?
What……………………….. .........................................................................................?
5. We didn't go to the theatre. We stayed at home.
We stayed ……………………………………………………………………..……….
September 1, 2013 Class: 9CA - Lesson: 13
Rewrite the following sentences without changing the original meaning.
1. House prices have risen dramatically this year.(increase)
=> There has ...............................................................................................................
2. Although her leg hurt, Van finished the marathon race. (her)
=> Inspite.....................................................................................................................
3. It was such a pity that I couldn’t go to the party.(have)
=> I’d like ...................................................................................................................
4. She says I caused the accident.(blames)
=> She .........................................................................................................................
5. It took us five hours to get to Hai Phong. (spent)
=> We..........................................................................................................................
6. Could you watch my bag while I’m away, please? (eye)
=> ...............................................................................................................................
7. Tommy always arrives after everyone else. (last)
=> ...............................................................................................................................
8. The course finished with a big party. (end)
=> ...............................................................................................................................
9. You’ll hurt yourself if you aren’t careful. (or)
=> ................................................................................................................................
10. “You broke my camera!” Minh said to Hoa (accused).
=> ...............................................................................................................................
Put the words in the brackets into correct form.
1. He ......................................... to hit me if I didn’t hand over my money. THREAT
2. He drives so ............................................... that he is sure to have an accident. CARE
3. I am ................................................ he will succeed in his chosen career. CONFIDENT
4. No one with a recent ......................................... record will be considered for this job. CRIME
5. We have decided to interview only the best six............................................... for the job. APPLY
Fill each gap in the passage with one word or phrase from the box.
firstly, moreover, in contrast, first of all, on the other hand, in conclusion, however,
in addition, on the whole, as a result
Living in the country is something that people from the city often dream about.
1.............................................., in reality, it has both its advantages and disadvantages.
There are certainly many advantages to living in the country. 2....................................................... we
can enjoy peace and quiet. 3........................................................, people tend to be friendlier and more open. A
further advantage is that there is less traffic, so it is safer for young children. 4..................................................,
there are drawbacks to life outside the city. 5……………………………………………...., because there are
fewer people, we are likely to have fewer friends. 6...................................................., entertainment is difficult
to find, particularly in the evening. Furthermore, the fact that there are fewer shops and services means that it is
harder to find work. 7…………………………………..., we may have to travel a long way to work, which can
be extremely expensive.
8....................................................., it can be seen that the country is more suitable for some people than
others. 9……………………………………..., it is often the best place for those who are retired or who have
young children. 10…………………………………...., young, single people who have a career are better
provided for in the city.
Fill each gap with a suitable word.
In the thirteenth-century Wales there was a handsome young prince called Llewellyn. He was very fond
1……………….... hunting and often 2……………….…. to go out into the forests and mountains with his
favorite hunting-dog, 3……………….…name was Grelert. 4……………..….day, however, he left Gelert
5………………..….home to guard his baby son who was only a 6………………. months old. In the evening
when the prince returned 7………….………….hunting he saw that his house was 8………..….. a terrible
mess. The furniture 9………………... been knocked 10…………..…… and there blood on the walls. He could
not find his baby son. Then he saw his dog Gelert 11………….………. toward him, covered in blood. The
prince 12……………….……… that the dog had attacked and killed his son. Prince Llewellyn became
violently angry, 13…………………..his sword and killed the dog with one blow.
However, when he looked around his house more carefully he found his son lying under a chair, alive
14………………………..well. Then he saw the dead body of a huge wolf. He realised that Gelert had
15………………..…..his son’s life 16………….…….…. fighting and killing the wolf. The prince was
horrified 17………………………the mistake he had 18………………..….and when he buried his dog he built
19…………………..…enormous pile of stones to mark the spot, which can 20…………………….…. be seen
today. He never went hunting again.
Choose the best answer:
Money is something we all take for granted in our lives. Some of us may wish we had more of it but we all
recognise it when we see it, whether in the form of coins, notes or cheques. It is difficult to imagine how people
managed without money. In the earliest periods of human history, people used to exchange goods directly.
They would exchange things they had plenty of for things that they were in need of. For example, they might
offer food for tools. This method of exchange, which is known as “barter”, has many disadvantages. Certain
goods may be difficult to carry, they may not last long, or may be impossible to divide into smaller units. It can
also be difficult to know the worth of something compared with other goods.
According to historians, the first money, in the sense we understand it today, consisted of gold coins
produced about 2,500 years ago. Gold, being a very precious metal, was a suitable material. The introduction of
gold coins was acceptable to everyone and they were still being used at the beginning of this century, although
they have now been replaced by paper money and coins made of ordinary metals.
1. In the old days, people exchanged………..
a. what they had for what they needed b. goods for money
c. what they needed for what they had d. food for tools
2. “barter” is a system of exchange in which ………
a. money is used to buy things b. goods are difficult to carry
c. food is exchanged for tools d. no money is used
3. Direct exchange of goods is ……. because some gods may be too big to carry.
a. impossible b. disadvantages c. advantageous d. precious
4. According to historians, the first money was ………
a. made of coins b. made of 2000 years ago c. made of paper d. made of gold
5. Modern money is made of ……….
a. ordinary metals b. paper or ordinary metals c. gold d. paper or gold
September 3, 2013 Class: 9CA - Lesson: 14
Complete these sentences with proper prepositions.
1-Minh couldn’t start his motor engine. I think it ran…………………………..….fuel.
2-A thief broke into his office last night and stole all money……………………..……...…..the safe.
3-Time is off now. Please hand ………………………….…..your papers.
4-Local students have been banned………………………..…..taking part in the demonstration.
5-The police have charged her ………………………....driving without due care and attention.
6-Football fans went………………………….….the rampage in the centre of Norwich last night.
7-The car left the road and crashed…………………………….…a tree.
8-Several guests at the hotel were robbed……………………..………..…..jewellery and money.
9-David, 19, has been sleeping………………………………..a park bench for the past six months.
10-They are hardly ever completely satisfied……………………………….a performance.
Find the word with the stress on the SECOND syllable.
1. A. comparable B. company C. comparative D. compass
2. A. committee B. refugee C. employee D. absentee
3. A. coherent B. permanent C. continent D. sentiment
4. A. fountain B. predict C. population D. colorful
5. A. unconcerned B. tropical C. represent D. conspicuous
Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D to complete the following sentences.
1. Our seats were _____ far from the stage that we couldn't see the actors and actresses clearly.
A. very B. too C. enough D. so
2. It is very easy for the undereducated to be ______ by slick-talking salesmen.
A. put aside B. put up C. taken in D. taken away
3. The ______ of the family following the divorce was a great shock to the children.
A. break-down B. break-in C. break-up D. break-out
4. I can’t believe how cheap these shorts were. They were a real ______.
A. discount B. sale C. bargain D. offer
5. Never ______ off until tomorrow what you can do today.
A. set B. put C. do D. turn
6. I have got a _____ headache.
A. spitting B. raving C. splitting D. burning
7. For a while I was at a ______ to know what to say.
A. blank B. loss C. pain D. crisis
8. I don’t think this fashion will ______.
A. catch on B. catch up C. catch out D. catch over
9. We need guaranteed financial ______ before we can even start the design work.
A. agreement B. backing C. analysis D. plans
10. The telephone rang and interrupted my ______ of thought.
A. train B. chain C. series D. circle
Fill in each numbered gap with ONE suitable word.
FRUITIBIX
Do you want to be slim? Do you worry about your family’s health?
Then you should try Fruitibix, the new (1)_________________ fruit and nut biscuit.
Fruitibix (2)________________ wonderful, but it contains less sugar than most other biscuits. Each
biscuit contains dried fruit and nuts, (3) _________________ apples, coconut and bananas.
Sometimes you (4)_________________ like eating something between meals. Now, instead of (5)
________________ a chocolate bar, bite into a Fruitibix. It will keep you healthy.
At lunchtime, instead of chips or hamburgers, have a Fruitibix. It contains all the essential foods for a
balanced (6)_____________________. And if you are in a (7)_____________________, and don’t have time
for a proper meal, Fruitibix will give you the (8)_____________________ to keep on going.
So whenever your children ask for (9)_____________________ sweet, give them Fruitibix instead of
cakes or chocolate. They will love the taste and it won’t (10)_______________________ their teeth. Discover
Fruitibix. It’s on your supermarket shelves now!
Use the word given in brackets and make any necessary additions to write a new sentence in such a way
that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence. Do NOT change the form of these
words.
1. If you are in London by any chance, come and see me. (HAPPEN)
→ ................................................................................................................................................
2. Fred tried hard to start the car, but without success. (MATTER)
→ ................................................................................................................................................
3. I didn’t agree with the idea. (FAVOR)
→ ................................................................................................................................................
4. He pretended to be enjoying himself, but he wasn’t really. (AS)
→ ................................................................................................................................................
5. He is certainly not a reliable witness. (MEANS)
→ ................................................................................................................................................
The passage below contains 10 errors. UNDERLINE and CORRECT them in each line. Write your
answers in the numbered blanks provided. There is an example at the beginning.
After an absence in thirty years, I decided 0………for……….

visiting my old school again. I had expected to find changes, 1……………..……
but no a completely different building. As I walked up the school 2……………..……
ground, I wondered for a moment if I had come at the right address. 3……………..……
The grimy, red brick fortress with their tall windows that had 4……………..……
looked up grimly on the playground and playing fields 5……………..……
had swept away. In its place stood a bright, modern block 6……………..……
risen from the ground on great concrete stilts. A huge expanse 7………………..…
of glass extending across the face of the building, and in front, 8……………..……
there was a well-kept lawn where previous there had been 9……………..……
untidy gravel yard. 10…………………
September 3, 2013 Class: 12nk - Lesson: 05
Identify the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the other words in the group.
1. A. arrived B. linked C. lived D. opened
2. A. explanation B. main C. faint D. paint
3. A. copious B. obese C. drone D. clamorous
4. A. germ B. gesture C. gene D. gear
5. A. manufacture B. mature C. pasture D. nature
Identify the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the other words in the same group.
1. A. trigonometry B. explanatory C. immediately D. democracy
2. A. legislature B. repository C. magnificent D. mistake
3. A. argumentative B. psychological C. contributory D. hypersensitive
4. A. photograph B. payroll C. accent D. regretful
5. A. majority B. ceremony C. astronomy D. investiture
Select the best option for each blank.
1. Employees who have a ………………… are encouraged to discuss it with the management.
A. hindrance B. grievance C. disadvantage D. disturbance
2. The police are ………………… certain who the culprit is.
A. in some ways B. more or less C. here and there D. by and by
3. Women’s participation ………….. in the workforce was lower in the countries which had less-developed economies.
A. scale B. speed C. velocity D. rate
4. Although the patient received intensive treatment, there was no ………………… improvement in her condition.
A. decipherable B. legible C. discernible D. intelligible
5. I’ve been doing my best to reduce the backlog but I must admit that I’ve hardly put ………… in the problem so far.
A. a dent B. a foot C. a brave face D. damper
6. From time to time he …………………himself to a weekend in a five-star hotel.
A. craves B. indulges C. treats D. benefits
7. Men still expect their jobs to take ………………….
A. superiority B. imposition C. priority D. seniority
8. According to a recent survey, most people are on good ………………… with their neighbors.
A. terms B. relations C. relationships D. acquaintance
9. The police have been ordered not to ………………… if the students attack them.
A. combat B. rebuff C. retaliate D. challenge
10. The police finally arrested the ……………… criminal
A. famous B. renowned C. respectable D. notorious
Put each verb in brackets in an appropriate form.
1. She has made up her mind ……………………………….. (have) a garage ………………………….….. (build) next
to the house.
2. The statue ……………………………….…. (break) while it ……………………………………. (move) to another
room in the museum.
3. The highway patrol advised ….......................................... (take) the old route through the city.
4. The bell is ringing. I must stop …...................................... (do) my homework …....................................... (answer) the
phone.
5. Why you all …………………………….……….. (laugh)? Roger ………………………………..…... (tell) you his
funny stories?
6. Don’t worry. We ……………………………..…….. (finish) the report by 11.
Put the suitable preposition(s) in each of the following blanks.
1. We’re all very obliged ……………………..…… you
2. He’s quite careless …………………………… danger.
3. She’s very nervous …………………….…… the new boss.
4. I’m faithful ………………………….…… my principle.
5. I’ve been so anxious ………………………….…… you.
6. This service is free ……………………………… charge.
7. They went ahead contrary …………………………..…… my advice.
8. He was married ……………………………… Sue for a day.
9. ...................................the devil and the deep blue sea.
10. Have a card.............................................your sleeve.
Read the text below and then answer the questions 1 – 8.
THE WORLD AND ITS GLOBAL ECONOMY
The world as man knows it today is getting smaller and smaller because of technology such as the Internet and
high speed modems. In fact, on March 3, 2005, a man flew entirely around the globe without refueling or stopping in a
one-person jet. The world is changing the world, and as the 21 st century continues, the global economy will play a larger
and larger role. As Thomas Friedman so eloquently put it in Lexus and the Olive Tree, globalization is "the inexorable
integration of markets, nation-states, and technologies to a degree never witnessed before."
A With today's technology it is possible for people to solicit business from the far side of the globe. B A
company like Dell Computers can order parts from several different countries, take shipment in North Carolina where the
new computers will be assembled, and then ship them to all regions of the globe . C An American oil firm can do a
satellite survey in Siberia for oil deposits and then contract with a Russian oil firm to drill the actual well, while the
petroleum engineer, acting as the project supervisor, remains in the US and runs the project by using a computer, a high
speed Internet connection, and a cellular telephone for quick questions. D
A global economy poses some serious problems. If a company doesn't act fast enough, it can lose, and if the company
loses heavily, what will happen to the employees working for the company, and then in turn what will happen to the
stores that depend on those employees buying their goods? As can be seen, there is a definite trickle-down effect. How is
the child who is about to graduate from high school supposed to decide on what career field to enter? A career field that is
here today might be gone long before the child can graduate from college, so not only does it become vital that a person
gain the needed knowledge to enter a given career field, but the person also needs to learn how to learn. Learning how to
learn may prove to be even more necessary than the knowledge needed to enter a given career field. A person who is good
at learning how to learn can quickly adapt to changes in the global economy by quickly preparing to enter other career
fields if his job is here today, but gone in the morning.
If the world turns into a global economy, a person will need to be able to get along and work with people from
different cultural backgrounds. However, unless a person has spent time living in different parts of the world, this might
be hard to do. While many students from foreign countries, especially the Asian countries, come to the US to earn a
graduate degree, how many students from the US spend even a semester abroad studying in another country? The answer
to this question is of course a very small percentage.
While individuals from some of foreign countries and some individuals from the US and the US economy will
adjust to globalization, will the rest of the world? Mass media are more than willing to continue to stir the pot of
controversy as they not only have to learn how to report the positive news, but also dole out a continuous stream of
negative news. When a person in a developing country sees all the cars on the streets of Beijing, of course that person
wants a car so he can show his neighbor how wealthy he is, and all this does is promote unneeded consumption. Why
does the person who has nowhere to go and no money to spend for travel want to own a car? The simple answer is
because the media paint owning a car as a symbol of wealth and it is human nature to want to become wealthy or at least
to appear wealthy.
On the positive side, as prices rise due to increased demands on scarce resources, there will be an incentive to
find affordable alternatives. For example, as the price of oil rises and along with it the price of a gallon of gasoline, a
point will be reached at which people are no longer willing to purchase gasoline so they can drive their cars, and they will
demand both alternative transportation methods and cars which use another source of energy. A current online survey
says $2.50 per gallon of gasoline is the point at which the people in the US will start making demands on the auto
manufacturer, which will open up new career fields in a few countries that have the technology needed to meet the
demands; however, people around the globe will work together on it.
1. The word “inexorable” in the passage is closest in meaning to
A. upward B. recent C. inevitable D. preposterous
2. The word “solicit” in the passage is closest in meaning to
A. lure B. sell C. help D. ask for
3. According to par.2, what can be inferred about the role of a project supervisor?
A. To make sure the project is finished correctly and on time B. To hand-check each of the steps in a project
C. To assign each of the items that needs to be done in a project D. To talk to everyone on a daily basis
4. According to the passage, people need to learn how to learn, otherwise
A. they will not move from the first grade to the second grade in elementary school
B. they will not be able to work in the same job throughout college
C. they will not be able to switch from one career to another as the global economy changes
D. they will not be able to graduate from college and become a member of the global economy
5. Which of the sentences below best expresses the essential information in the underlined sentence in the passage?
A. The mass media are like a witch stirring her cauldron.
B. The mass media always report the truth since this keeps the ratings up and brings in the most advertising revenue.
C. The mass media will report half-truths if it will keep their ratings up so they can sell advertising
D. The mass media report every angle of a story since reports are apolitical and never present only one viewpoint.
6. In paragraph 5, what can be inferred from the description of the media about owning a car?
A. A car needs to be painted certain colors if it is going to show others a person is wealthy.
B. The media are so biased that they will provide paint if a person needs to paint his car so as to project the car as a
symbol of wealth.
C. The media slant the stories, so it will appear to viewers that only wealthy people own a car.
D. The members of the media don't own cars, so they are jealous of those wealthy people who do own cars
7. Look at the four squares A, B, C, D in par.2 that indicate where the following sentence could be added to the passage.
E -businesses will be the lucrative businesses in the future since they are available to everyone with an Internet
connection.
Where would the sentence best fit? ………………………
8. Directions: An introductory sentence for a brief summary of the passage is provided below. Complete the summary by
selecting the THREE answer choices that express the most important ideas in the passage. Some sentences do not belong
in the summary because they express ideas that are not presented in the passage or are minor ideas in the passage.
The Internet and technology are making the world a smaller and smaller place today, and this is creating a global economy.
• …………….
• ……………..
• …………….
A. As Thomas Friedman so eloquently put it in Lexus and the Olive Tree, globalization is "the inexorable integration of
markets, nation-states, and technologies to a degree never witnessed before,"
B. A global economy poses some serious problems and if a company doesn't act fast enough, it can lose, and if the
company loses heavily, the employees working for the company and the stores that depend on those employees buying
their goods can go out of business.
C. A person who is good at learning how to learn can quickly adapt to changes in the global economy by quickly
preparing to enter other career fields, if his job is here today but gone in the morning.
D. A career field that is here today might be gone long before the child can graduate from college, so it becomes vital.
E. People are always going to be willing to pay any price they need to pay in order to buy something they want, which is
why the price of gasoline will not be a factor in the global economy.
F. Individuals from some foreign countries, some individuals from the US and the US economy will adjust to
globalization, but the real question is, how is the rest of the world going to react to living in a global economy?
Close test
ART AS A CAREER
Many celebrated artists have found (1) __________________ hard to (2) __________________ ends meet early
on in their careers. (3) ____________________ a few well-known exceptions, however, (poor Van Gogh being perhaps
the most famous one) (4)_______________________ went on to find recognition within their own lifetime. Picasso’s life
story is the kind of rags-to-riches tale (5) _____________________ gives hope to many (6) _________________
unknown artist. In 1904, he was sharing a draughty and primitive studio complex (7) __________________ thirty other
artists. But (8) ____________________ his death, he was a multi-millionaire and probably the most celebrated modern
artist ever . Nevertheless, (9)___________________ every success story, there must be dozens of artists (perhaps some
potential ‘greats’) who have endured a lifetime (10) _________________ hardship in obscurity. (11) _____________
they were never recognized because their work was (12) ___________________ of sympathy with the prevailing fashion,
or (13) _________________ they lacked talent, is impossible to say. Most people see art (14) _______________ a
vocation rather (15) ________________ a career. There (16) ___________________ indeed be some truth in the idea
(17) _________________ artists need to (18) _____________________ exceptionally dedicated to succeed, and even
relatively successful artists sometimes have (19) ____________________________ supplement their income by working
(20) ______________________ other areas occasionally.
Finish the second sentence in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it.
1. Someone has suggested the resignation of the minister.
It ............................................................................................................................................................................... .
2. I have frequently made stupid mistakes like that.
Many's..................................................................................................................................................................... .
3. You think that fat people are always jolly, but you are wrong.
Contrary ............................................................................................................................................................... .
4.You should have called the doctor at once .
It was........................................................................................................................................................................ .
5. Gary is proud of the fact that he is never late.
Gary prides................................................................................................................................................................. .
Write a new sentence similar in meaning to the one given, using the word given in brackets. Do not alter the word
in any way.
1. Many customs restrictions within the EC have been abolished. AWAY
.....................................................................................................................................................................................
2. At the moment I can’t afford to buy a new car. QUESTION
.......................................................................................................................................................................................
3. I assume you’re hungry. GRANTED
..............................................................................................................................................................................
4. I know I can convince Dave that I'm right about this matter. BRING
.......................................................................................................................................................................
5. Students at the school are not allowed to go into the Rainbow Disco. BOUNDS
...........................................................................................................................................................................
Identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct, and then
correct it.
1. The bus was plenty of people who had spent many a happy hour in the stores doing their Christmas shopping.
A B C D
.......................................................................................................................................................................................
2. Weather and geography conditions may determine the type of transportation used in a region.
A B C D
.......................................................................................................................................................................................
3. When you talk to the old man, please remember to speak out as he's hard of hearing.
A B C D
.......................................................................................................................................................................................
4. The old and the new in transportation also contrast sharply in Middle East.
A B C D
.......................................................................................................................................................................................
5. The ocean probably distinguishes the earth from other planets of the solar system, for scientists believe that large
A B C
bodies of water are not existing on the other planets.
D
.......................................................................................................................................................................................
6. Geothermal energy is energy to obtain by using heat from the Earth’s interior.
A B C D
.......................................................................................................................................................................................
7. In general the only kinds of cells that cannot replace itself are nerve cells.
A B C D
.......................................................................................................................................................................................
8. Historians believe that some forms of advertising must be as old as barter and trade
A B C D
.......................................................................................................................................................................................
9. Many television newscasters make the public an eyewitness to the news by means of on-the- spot, alive reports.
A B C D
.......................................................................................................................................................................................
10. Dams are used to control flooding, provide water for irrigation, and generating electricity for the surrounding area.
A B C D
.......................................................................................................................................................................................
-- THE END --
QUESTION I. Phonetics (10 points)
A.
1. B 2. A 3. D 4. D 5. B
B.
1. A 2. A 3. C 4. D 5. B
QUESTION II. Vocabulary (10 points)

1. B 2. B 3. D 4. C 5. A 6. C 7. C 8. A 9. C 10. D
QUESTION III. Grammar (20 points)

A. Put each verb in brackets in an appropriate form. (10points)
1. to have / built 2. broke / was being moved
3. taking 4. doing / to answer
5. are you all laughing/ has Roger told 6. will have finished
B. Put the suitable preposition(s) in each of the following blanks (10 points)
1. to 2. about (of) 3. about (of) 4. to 5. about (for) 6. of 7. to 8. to 9. between 10.
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QUESTION IV. Reading (30 points)

A. (From 1 - 7 : 1mark /answer ; 8: 3marks) (10 points)
1. C 2. D 3. A 4. C 5. C 6. C 7. A 8. B, C, F
B. Close test (20 points)
1. it 2. make 3. With 4. most 5. which/
that
6. an 7. with 8. by 9. for 10. of
11. Whether 12. out 13. because 14. as 15. than
16. may/ could 17. that 18. be 19. to 20. in
QUESTION V. Use of English (30 points)

A. Sentence transformation (20 points)
Part 1. (10 points; 2 points for each answer)
1. It has been suggested that the minister should resign.
2. Many's the time that I've made stupid mistakes like that.
3.Contrary to your belief/ opinion, fat people are not always jolly.
4. It was wrong of you not to call the doctor at once .
5. Gary prides himself on never being late.
Part 2. (10 points; 2 points for each answer)
1. Many customs restrictions within EC have been done away with.
2. At the moment a new car is out of the question.
3. I take it for granted you’re hungry.
4. I know I can bring Dave round to my way of thinking on this matter.
5. The Rainbow Disco is out of bounds to students at the school.
B. Error correction (10 points)
1. A 2. C 3. B 4. D 5. D 6. B 7. C 8. C 9. D 10. C
Total: 100 points

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August 22, 2013 Class: 9CA - Lesson: 09

Teacher's name: Đinh Thị Cẩm Anh Phone: 0944858663- 3554444

LINKING WORDS- FOR CLASS 9CA

August 24, 2013 Class: 8CA1 - Lesson: 14

August 24, 2013 Class: 9CA1 - Lesson: 12

8. They wish they ..... have to work hard to earn money.

August 25, 2013 Class: 9CA2 - Lesson: 12

After an absence in thirty years, I decided 0………for……….

QUESTION II. Vocabulary (10 points)

QUESTION III. Grammar (20 points)

QUESTION IV. Reading (30 points)

QUESTION V. Use of English (30 points)

Total: 100 points

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