SAMPLE TEST A Language focus: I.Choose the correct answer for each sentence Can you tell me the reason for _ the Mother’s Day? a celebrating b celebration c celebrate d celebrated It’s very nice you to say so! a in b on c of d for I lived in Da Lat, _ is one of the most beautiful cities of Viet Nam a who b which c when d what Kobe in Japan was completely in 1995 by a huge earthquake a to destroy b destroy c destroyed d destroying I am preparing for a picnic _ my friends tomorrow a at b to c in d with According to the _, there will be sunny tomorrow a earthquake b weather forecast c volcano d tidal wave The men and animals you saw on TV last night are in Africa a who b which c that d none is correct We are saving money we want to buy a house a so b because c but d or ……………………….his intelligence, he doesn’t study well at school a In spite of b.because of c Although d Though 10.I was late for school ………………………the bus was late a since b or c.but d and 11 Neil Armstrong,………………………….first walked on the moon, lived in the USA a.whom b.which c.who d.what 12 The picture…………………Mary painted is being shown in an exhibition a.where b.which c.whom d.a and b are correct 13 Trinh Cong Son , composed many famous songs , died some years ago A whose B that C Both A and B are correct D who 14 A tropical storm which 120 kilometers per hour is called a cyclone in Australia A reaches B shines C strikes D behaves 15 One of the most important for Vietnamese people is Tet A celebrated B celebration C celebrating D celebrate 16 The English picture book .yesterday is very interesting A that I bought it B which I bought C Both B and D are correct D I bought 17 I always watch the weather .on T.V to see how the following day's weather is A movement B result C forecast D program 18 Qui Nhon will be sunny tomorrow and the temperature will be .250C and 300 C A between B about C from D both 19 Father’s Day _ a national holiday in America since 1972 A has been B was C is D will be 20 The word " " comes from Chinese A hurricane B earthquake C cyclone D typhoon 21 Mrs Lan lives happily she is poor A if B although C because D when 22 They came to class on time………………………… it rained heavily A because B.although C.but D.and 23- Bill Gates,…… is known as the king of computer programmes, is famous for his charitable work A that he B that C who D who he 24 The train couldn’t run ………………………………snow A because B.because of C.since D as II Join each pair of the sentences using the words in brackets: Lan failed in her driving test She practiced for a long time (although) ………………………………………………………………………………………………… The traffic lights turned red He didn’t stop his car (though) ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 3.It was only the first time they met They made friends immediately (even though) …………………………………………………………………………………………… The sun was shining The water was cold (although) He went on holiday to England The airfare was expensive (though) It was raining We decided to go out (even though) ……………………………………………………………………………………………… III Combine into one sentence, using “who or which”: The visitors can see a lot of beautiful parks The visitors come to London ………………………………………………………………………………………………… We visited the house It was built a hundred years ago ………………………………………………………………………………………………… The flowers were roses I bought the flowers for my sister Do you understand the word ? The teacher wrote it on the board ……………………………………………………………………………………………… The students live in that dormitory They are from Australia We stayed in a hotel The hotel was very expensive 7.He works in a factory It makes bikes ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 8.Do you know the children? They live in that house ……………………………………………………………………………………………… IV Match the sentences in column A with the suitable one in column B : A B Ba ate a lot of food a which is divided into two regions by the sea Malaysia is the Asian country b though he wasn’t very hungry Although the weather bureau predicted the c who discovered America weather would be fine, d it rained yesterday Christopher Columbus is the explorer + …………… , + ………………… + …………………… 4+……………… B.READING I Read the text and decide True (T) or False (F) for the below sentences: In the United States, people celebrate mother’s Day and Father’s day Mother’s day is celebrated on the second Sunday in May On this occasion, mother usually receives greeting cards and gifts from her husband and children The best gift of all for an American mom is a day of leisure The majority of American mothers have outside jobs as well as housework, so they often work very hard On that day, it’s also traditional for the large family group to get together for dinner, either in a restaurant or in their homes * True/ False sentences: _ Gifts are often presented to children by the mothers on the second Sunday of May _ A day of leisure means American mothers don’t go to work _ Taking care of children and washing clothes are among American mothers’ work _ Family members usually gather in this occasion II Fill in each blank in the passage with the suitable word ( who and on presents decorated celebrate lot buying ) Every year , Christmas falls (1)……………………… December 25 when Christians all over the world (2) ………………………… the birth of Jesus Christ Most people celebrate this festival by (3)……………… presents for family members (4)………………… friends The streets are also very beautifully (5)…………………with bells , Christmas trees and a (6)…………………… of lights Many children believe Santa Claus , a kind old man (7) ………………lives in the North Pole , will give out (8)………… on Christmas Day 1:……………………;2:……………………;3:…………………… ;4:…………………… 5:……………………;6:……………………;7:…………………… ;8:…………………… III Read the text , then answer the questions below it Among the festivals celebrated by some of Asian people is the Moon Cake Festival , also known as the Mid August Festival Large numbers of small round moon cakes are eaten on this day , and children enjoy carrying colorful paper lanterns come in all shapes The more popular ones are shaped like fish , rabbits and butterflies According to them , the moon shines brightest on the night of the Moon Cake Festival As the moon rises , tables are placed outside the house and women make offerings of fruit and moon cakes to the Moon Goddess •Questions : Is The moon Cake Festival also called Mid August Festival ?  What children often eat on that day ?  What children enjoy carrying on that day ?  Is The moon Cake Festival only celebrated in Asia ? C WRITING: I Write a passage to support the ideas of celebrating Mother’s or Father’s Day with the cues given - It / important / have days / celebrate / our parents // - main reason / children / have / special day/ express / feelings / memories / love / parents // - these days / children / should / give / parents / flowers , cards , small gifts or special cake // - In addition / children / a small party / a small meal / which / food / that their parents like best / serve // - I / believe / my idea/ support / because / everybody / love / parents / want / parents / happy In my opinion, ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………… II Use the words given to write a story You can make changes or add more details to the story It/ be / beautiful day Sun / shine,/ sky/ blue/ and/ weather/ perfect Hoa/ be/ outside / play her dog Sudden / dog / begin acting / strange It / keep running / in circles Hoa / run home / her dog / tell / mother / what the dog / be doing Hoa’s mother / say / that / hear / radio / that / there be / typhoon coming Hoa’s mother / gather / family / and tell them / find shelter / house All of a sudden / sky / become / dark Storm / come / strong winds / heavy rain Family / be scared / but soon / storm / finish / everyone / be glad What / clever dog ! It / save / Hoa’s family ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………… V Use the cues given to write a compaint letter (2.5pts) - I/ write/ people/ catch fish/ lake/ front/ my house ………………………………………………………………………………… - what/ make/ me/ worried/ most/ that/ they use/ electricity/ catch fish ……………………………………………………………………………………………… - this/ kill/ not only/ fish/ also/ other water creatures ……………………………………………………………………………………… - I/ suggest/ local authority/ prohibit/ fine/ them/ heavily ………………………………………………………………………………………… - I/ forward/ hear/ you/ see/ how/ you/ deal with/ the problem …………………………………………………………………………………… THE END SAMPLE TEST A LANGAUGE FOCUS: I- Choose the word in each group that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest : a mention b option c federation d question a ghost b office c long d modern a climate b comprise c notice d divide a house b happen c hair d honor a took b look c blood d, good a almost b not c gold d post a catalogue b past c cast d class a issue b divide c library d dictation a read b ready c reach d teach 10 a city b my c sky d cry II- Pick out the word that has the main stressed syllable different from the others : 1A depend B official C ethnic D Islam 2A Buddhism B climate C comprise D friendliness 3A religion B primary C territory D tropical 4A compulsory B correspond C impress D divide 5A federation B mausoleum C correspond D optional III- Choose one word that has opposite meaning to the underlined word : 1- Difficult : A hard B easy C good D lazy 2- Finish : A end B continue C attend D start 3- Fast : A slow B quick C quite D fluent 4- Pass : A write B speak C fail D find 5- Refuse : A argue B order C except D accept IV- Supply the correct tense of the verbs in brackets : Mrs Hoa (be) a teacher of English for twenty-eight years She first (start) at a small school After she had taught there for ten years, her family (move) to a big city Since then, she (be) a teacher at a big school She (teach) English very well and her students (like) learning English in her class V- Fill in the blank space with the correct from of the words in parentheses : 1- He is a famous (correspond) 2- She was really by the beauty of the city (impress) 3- Hanoi people are very (friend) 4- Their made me happy (friend) 5- Many come to Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum every day (visit) 6- We enjoyed the atmosphere in Hue (peace) 7- Ho Chi Minh City is not from Kuala Lumpur (difference) 8- The language in Malaysia is Bahasa Malaysia (nation) 9- In Malaysia, is free (educate) 10- What is the main language of at that school ? (instruct) 11- English is the language in Singapore (office) 12- Like Vietnam, Malaysia has climate (tropic) 13- The little girl is dancing (beauty) 14- English people get used to (drive) 15- They go to church every Sunday They are very (religion) VI- Rewrite the sentences, beginning with “I wish ” : 1- They don’t come here on time 2- It rains heavily 3- She won’t go to Hanoi with me tomorrow 4- Tom can’t help me 5- My sister isn’t here 6- He never goes to school on time 7- He fails the final examination 8- I’m sorry, I must go now 9- She’ll sell her house next week 10- Mary doesn’t stay at home on Sundays VII- Make a cross on the correct answer A, B, C or D in the following sentences : 1- The Sword Lake is set in beautiful A situation B views C surroundings D environment 2- They haven’t seen each other, but they write to each other frequently They are A pen pals B writers C co-writer D paper pals 3- Churches, temples and pagodas are places of A gossip B warship C worship D friendship 4- Their friendliness makes a deep _ on tourists A correspondences B beauty C recreation D impression 5- The Singaporean _ is Singapore dollars A currency B capital C language D climate 6- Children in this poor village are allowed to go to school without A education B instruction C tuition fee D impression 7- Maryam is the one on the corner She jeans A is wearing B wears C has worn D was wearing 8- Lan _ the peaceful atmosphere while Maryam _ in the pagoda A enjoyed / prayed B was enjoying /prayed C enjoyed /was praying D enjoys / was spraying 9- English widely in this country nowadays A is / speaking B is / spoken C was / spoken D is / spoke 10- In Singapore education is free and compulsory _ children from to 16 A to B at C between D for 11- _ English is their official language, most of them can speak Chinese A Although B So C Despite D If 12- They cannot decide place to visit first A how B where C which D what 13- My grandmother _ the most beautiful girl in the village A did use to being B use to be C used to being D used to be 14- We are having a good time together, I wish you _ here with us now A are B will be C were D would be 15- S1 : Hello You must be Maryam S2 : A I must be B I may be C That’s right., I am D.You arenot Maryam B READING: I)Read the passage, then answer the questions On December 26, 2004, huge tsunamis (tidal waves) attacked some islands in the Indian Ocean The tsunamis originated from an earthquake near the Simeulue island in Indonesia They then spread to Thailand, Myanmar, Malaysia,Maldives, India, Sri Lanka and East Africa The waves reached 30-meter height and were so strong that they devastated everything on the beaches and killed many people Because it was Christmas season then, a lot of tourists were on vacation on the seaside and were killed by the disaster It was reported that about 300,000 people died in the disaster and 1,124,655 people were homeless It was one of the deadliest disasters in modern hisory.Centers are being built to forecast disasters in the Pacific and Indian Ocean in order to prevent people from being killed by natural disasters 1/What happened on December 26, 2004? ………………………………………………………………………………………… 2/Where did the tsunamis start from? ……………………………………………………………………………… 3/How high were the waves? ………………………………………………………………………………………… 4/How many people were killed? ………………………………………………………………………………………… 5/What are people doing to prevent themselves from being killed by natural disasters? ………………………………………………………………………………… II)Read the text below and decide which answer A,B,C,or D best fits each space ANIMALS IN DANGER! Nowadays people are more aware that wildlife all over the world is in(1)……………Many species of animals are threatened,and could easily become extinct if we not(2)………an effort to protect them There are many reasons for this In some cases, animals are hunted(2)………… their fur or for other valuable parts of their bodies Some birds, such as parrots, are caught alive, and sold(4)…………pets For many animals and birds, the problem is that their(5) …………- the place where they live –is disappearing More land is(6)…………for farms, houses, or industry, and there are fewer open spaces(7)………………there once were Farmers use powerful chemicals to help them grow better crops,(8)……………these chemicals pollute the environment and wildlife The most successful animals on earthhuman(9)………………….-will soon be the only ones left, unless we can(10)………………this problem 1/ a.harm b.risk c.danger d.threat 2/ a.make b.take c.do d.give 3/ a.about b.for c.in d.with 4/ a.like b.as c.for d.such 5/ a.habitat b.living c.inhabit 6/ a.applied b.used c.done 7/ a.more b.where c.when d.than 8/ a.but b.because c.what d.despite 9/ a.one b.person c.man 10/a.begin b.solve c.take d.inhabitant d.booked d.beings d.do C WRITING: Use these jumbled sets of suggested words to write a letter : A/ Dear Betty, Thank you for inviting me to your birthday party 1- I / afraid / not be able / come 2- We / have / things / / this week 3- I wish / can go / party 4- If I / be there / all of us / have / good time 5- I / hope / your party / a success Yours, Thu Huong B/ Dear Mom and Dad, 1- I / arrive / Hanoi / o’clock yesterday morning 2- I / staying / nice hotel 3- It / not far / city center 4- I / already see / Uncle Ho’s Mausoleum / some places of interest here 5- Tomorrow / going on the trip / Ha Long Bay 6- I / never been there before 7- I / excited / trip / not sleep 8- I / be home / Sunday, Nov 10th 9- I / tell you / more / trip / when / be in Hue 10- I hope / you/ well Yours, Lan Anh SAMPLE TEST I Choose the correct answer by circling A, B, C or D (2pts) In 1995, a huge earthquake the city of Kobe in Japan A struck B strike C stricken D striking They made their living by fish in the ocean every day A catch B catching C caught D to catch I look _ to seeing the protection of environment from the local authority A for B at C forward D after There is too much traffic , the air is polluted A Since B Therefore C However D But I suggest _ harder on the pronunciation A work B worked C working D to work He told me he to leave the city the following day A will have B would have C has D had I’m that I can go to Dalat this time A excited B exciting C excitement D excite Auld Lang Syne is a song which is on A Easter B Christmas C New Year’s Eve D New Year’s Day If Ba here tomorrow, I will phone you A come B comes C came D will come 10 He didn't have much money, _ he bought a lot of things at the shop for Tet A and B but C or D so 11 The washing machine was expensive we couldn't afford to buy it A because B but C however D so 12 Tom enjoys strange stamps A collect B to collect C collecting D collected 13 If she continues to use electricity that way, she to pay a large bill A have B has C will have D would have 14 They are discussing the celebration that is going to this month A hold B held C be hold D be held 15 There will a shortage of electricity A be B C have D get 16 The air is polluted there is too much traffic A because B but C however D therefore 17 We all like the sticky rice cakes are made by our grandmother A who B what C which D where 18 Linh didn't come to the party because he had to look _her younger sister A at B after C for D up II Write the correct form of word in brackets (1.5pts) We can protect the environment by air pollution (reduce) The explorer who America is Christopher Columbus (discovery) He has been nominated as the most effective in the town charity program.(active) Solar energy doesn’t cause (pollute) We think that Mother’s Day should be celebrated (nation) You can’t drink water from that well because it is _ (pure) III Do as directed (3pts) It’s too hot Open the window Please (Beginning with “ I suggest ” ) I’d love to play volleyball I have to complete an assignment (Using “and” or “but” ) Nam likes the full-moon festival very much The festival is celebrated in the midfall (Using “Which” ) She broke the cup because she was careless (Using “Because of ”) The oil will pollute the sea People are worried (Combine this pair of sentences) He will pass the examination if _(Complete the sentence) VIII- Finish the second sentences so that it has the same meaning with the first one : 1- Although it rained heavily, we went to Hoa’s birthday party In spite 2- The owners of the restaurants are usually very rich The people who 3- Despite his intelligence, he doesn’t study well at school Even 4- Their wedding was held in a very lovely church The church in which 5- It was such a cold day that we stayed indoors The day IV A Complete each gap with one word in the box There is ONE extra word You not use it occurs, members, for, food, celebrations, clean, happen “ There are many (1) throughout the year in Vietnam but Tet or the Lunar New Year is the most important celebration (2) Vietnamese people Tet usually (3) in late January or early February A few days before Tet is the time for people to (4) and decorate their homes During Tet, people, young and old, enjoy special (5) cooked on the occasion of Tet It is also the time for family (6) to be together” B Write True (T) or False (F) The Lunar New Year is another name for Tet Tet may begin in late February People often try to make their houses nice and new for Tet Tet is the time for family reunions V Complete the passage with words in the box (Like; movement; destroyed; abrupt; disasters) The natural (1)……… called "Tidal Waves" often occur suddenly They are the result of an (2)… ……….shift in the underwater (3)………… of the Earth In the late 2004, a series of tidal waves struck the sea sides of Indonesia, Thailand, and some other Asian countries The famous resorts such as Phuket and Fifi were completely (4)………………A large number of people were killed VI Read the advertisement and the task below it G/F,149 Pasteur Street - English, German, and Japanese classes in the morning and evening - Places available in beginner/intermediate classes Courses start November Please call 08.8.113.114 for further information Write T if it is True, F if it is False, N if it is not mentioned (1 pt) They teach English, German, and Japanese here If you don't know any English words, you cannot study here You can begin to study from November There are classes available from 1.00 pm to 4.00 p.m VII Write a complaint letter about the bad situation of your school's environment by using the words given - I/ write /you/ the pollution made/ factory/ near/ school -They/produce/ lot/ smoke/ so/ we/ not/ breathe - They/ also make/ river/ behind/ school/ dirty/ chemical waste - I/ suggest/ local authority/ make/ them/ stop/ polluting activities - I/ look/ to/ see/ reply Start your letter like this: Dear Mr President, …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… THE END SAMPLE TEST A READING I Fill in each blank in the passage with one suitable word( crop, when, easily, time, lack, becomes, rain, during, drought, hot) Drought is a condition that results (1) the average rainfall for a fertile area drops far below the normal amount for a long period of (2) In the areas that are not irrigated, the lack of (3) causes farm crops to wither and die Higher than normal temperatures usually accompany periods of (4) They add to the (5) damage Forest fires start (6) during droughts The soil of a drought area (7) dry Often the rich topsoil is blown away by the (8) , dry winds Streams, ponds and wells often dry up (9) a drought; and animals suffer and may even die because of the (10) of water Notes: - irrigated: ðược tưới nước ; - topsoil: lớp ðất mặt (trên cùng) II Read the passage and the tasks that follow The spaceship flew around the new planet several times The planet was blue and green They couldn't see the surface of the planet because there were too many white clouds The spaceship descended slowly through the clouds and landed in the middle of a green forest The two astronauts put on their space suits, opened the door, climbed carefully down the ladder, and stepped onto the planet The woman looked at a small control unit on her arm and said to the man "We can breathe the air it's a mixture of oxygen and nitrogen” They looked at everything carefully All the plants and animals looked new and strange They couldn't find any intelligent life After several hours, they returned to their spaceship Everything looked normal The man switched on the controls, but nothing happened The engines were not working He switched on the computer, but it didn't work, either "Mary," he said, "we're stuck here we can't take off!” She replied "Don’t worry, John They'll rescue us soon." a Decide if the following statements are True (T) or False (F) The spaceship flew around the planet many times before landing……… The planet looked blue and green from the spaceship…… Finally, the spaceship landed in the middle of a green field……… The two astronauts stepped onto the planet safely……… b Answer the following questions What kind of air can the two astronauts breathe after stepping onto the planet? What could they find on the planet? What happened when they returned to the spaceship? III Read the passage and decide if the following statements are True (T) or False (F) Christmas Day, 25 of December is one of the biggest holidays On Christmas morning, children open the presents that were in their stockings Some families go to church The traditional Christmas dinner consists of roast turkey with potatoes and various other vegetables This is followed by Christmas pudding- a dark, rich mixture of flour fruit, sugar, nuts and brandy Before the dinner people usually pull crackers- small rolls of paper that have gifts, jokes, and party hats inside Needless to say, large quantity of beer, wine and spirits are also drunk Christmas Day is one of the biggest holidays……… Children open the presents that were in their stockings on Christmas evening…… All families go to church on Christmas morning…… The traditional Christmas dinner consists of roast turkey with potatoes and other vegetables…… Christmas pudding is served after the roast turkey……… After the dinner people usually pull crackers……… The crackers are small rolls of paper that have gifts, jokes, and party hats inside……… People drink a small quantity of beer, wine and spirits……… IV Read the passage and fill in each blank with a suitable word from the box ( today, because, environment, important, hunting, holds, around, more, fewer, resources, which, surrounded) A forest is a special place In the forest, (1) _ by tall trees, you are cut off from the world (2) you, and filled with the sights and sounds of nature Many fairy tales and legends are set in forests, (3) _ have been thought to hold magic and mystery (4) _ we know that these are only stories, but the forest is still a place that (5) _ many of the world’s most valuable (6) Forest has always been (7) _ to people In the past, many people got food by (8) _ forest animals and gathering wild plants With the advance of civilization, (9) _ people now live in forests, but forests are (10) _valuable than ever Forests have an important economic value (11) _ they provide us with resource such as timber Forests are vital to the (12) _ because they clean the air we breathe Forests are also treasured for their beauty B LANGUAGE FOCUS: Circle the best option A, B, C or D to complete each of the following sentences People in Israel are going to celebrate their festival is called Passover A where B who C whose D which I was really tired, I couldn’t sleep => A Therefore B Because of C Even though D So If I enough money, I’ll buy a dictionary =>A have B had C will have D would have Tomorrow we’ll go to Noi Bai Airport to meet David, comes from England A whom B who C which D that What would you if you a ghost? => A see B have seen C saw D will see Lan is very tired , she has to finish her assignment before going to bed A However B Therefore C So D Although I suggest some money for poor children => A to raise B raising C raised D raise I telephone her if I knew her number => A will B shall C would D have to It’s crowded here I wish there so many people =>A weren’t B aren’t C wasn’t D isn’t 10 Toyota cars _ in Japan =>A will produce B would be produced C produce D are produced 11 The children felt _ when their mother was coming back home A excitement B excitedly C excited D exciting 12 he worked hard, he couldn’t pass the exam =>A So B Because of C Even though D Therefore 13 He laughed _when he was watching “Tom and Jerry” on TV A happy B happily C happiness D unhappy 14 If I free, I’ll come to see you => A am B was C will be D have been 15 Miss Hanh, sings very well, is my English teacher A whom B who C which D that 16 What would you if you me? A are B have been C were D will be 17 She felt tired , she had to finish her homework A However B Therefore C So D Although 18 I suggest a picnic at the weekend A to have B having C had D have 19 You better if you took this medicine A will feel B feel C felt D would feel 20 Three thousand cars _ next year A produced B were produced C will produce D will be produced C WRITING: Write a speech about how to save home energy, using the following words 1- Good evening / Lady / Gentleman My name / Nam Today/ I / tell / how / reduce/ energy / save money 2- Every household / use / much electricity/ gas You / reduce / amount by : 3- Turn off / lights / before / go out 4- Prepare / food / carefully / before / turn on / stove 5- Keep / refrigerator door closed 6- Not turn on / many lights / the same time 7- Replace / ordinary 100 watt light bulbs / energy saving bulbs 8- If / follow / simple rules / not only / you / save money / natural resources / but also / the household appliances / last / many times longer THE END SAMPLE TEST I Choose the word in each group that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest A how B brown C cow D know A height B weight C eight D freight A invented B ended C liked D defeated A meat B reader C oversea D realize A holiday B lazy C take D vacation II Circle the best answer among A, B, C or D to complete the following sentences 13- He’ll show the photos he has taken _ his parents A for B with C from 14- _ is it from the city centre ? A How far B How long C Where 15- We’ll play tennis and we’ll have lunch A so B so that C then IX Read the passage, then choose the best answer D to D How often D after Most people think of computers as very modern inventions, products of our new technological age But actually the idea for a computer was (1) out over two centuries ago by a man (2) Charles Babbage Babbage was born in 1791 and (3) up to be a brilliant mathematician He drew up plans for several calculating machines (4) he called engines But despite the fact that he (5) building some of these he never finished any of them Over the years people have argued (6) his machines would ever work Recently, however, the Science Museum in London has finished building (7) engine (8) on one of Babbage's designs It has taken six years to complete and more (9) four thousand parts have been specially made Whether it works or not, the machine will be on show at a special exhibition in the Science Museum to (10) people of Babbage's work 1) a) turned b) thought c) invented d) worked 2.a) known b) recognized c) called d) written 3.a) developed b) grew c) brought d) expected 4) a) which b) who c) there d) whose 5.a) wanted b) made c) started d) missed 6) a) until b) whether c) while d) though 7) a) an b) the c) some d) that 8) a) depended b) based c) insisted d) influenced 9) a) than b) therefore c) when d) then 10) a) remind b) say c) inform d) encourage SAMPLE TEST Question 1: a- Choose the word whose underlined part is pronouced differently from that of the others in each group A- thank B- than C- month D- youth A- advantageB- adventure C- advertise D- addtion A- main B- complain C- curtain D- entertain A- good B- noon C- soon D- food A- sing B- morning C- long D- angry b- Supply the correct form of the verb in brackets: When we(see) … them last night, they(sing)… ; they (say)… they (sing)… since six o’clock We (wait)… for you when you (get)… back tomorrow They (not come)… home until they(see)… everything What you think the children(do)… when we get home ? I’m sure the letter won’t arrive in time unless it (send)… by air Question : a- Fill each blank with correct form of the word given in capital letters He was ……… when he did the test badly HOPE We started our trip on a beautiful ……… morning SUN I enjoyed the book very much, because it was so ……… READ What time you ……… start work ? USE I really don’t think he has the ……… to this job ABLE He was very …… of the work he had done PRIDE Thank you for a very ……… evening ENJOY Their …… has lasted a lifetime FRIEND He cycled ……… and had an accident CARE 10 She has one of the biggest ……… in Britain COLLECT b- Correct the wrong form of verbs in the following sentences I enjoyed to listen to her song The breaking glass was still on the floor He walked away without to look back Most of people inviting to dinner were old friends We’re looking forward to visit London Question 3: Read the text below then choose the right sentence a, b, c or d Do you like seasons? The four seasons in Britain are very different Read about what Daniel and Fiona think about winter, spring, summer and autumn Daniel Autumn is very beautiful time of the year The leaves on the trees go brown, red and yellow and they go down I love to watch it ! We play in the parks a lot but we wear warm clothes, because the days get cold School starts again in autumn, at the beginning of September I don’t like school ! Summer is the time for me! School finishes in July and we can play in the parks all the time Sometimes it is very hot People are happier and they talk with their friends and go for a walks more The days are very long In July, for example, it gets dark only about 10 o’clock It’s very difficult to go to sleep at night! Fiona It’s very cold in winter! Sometimes, we have a lot of snow and we can make snowmen I don’t like winter because we can’t go for a walks very much We wear thick clothes and in our house it sometimes gets cold When we come home from school at o’clock, it is already dark I don’t like it at all! But there is one good thing about winter - Chirismas!After the long winter, sprong is great! There are new leaves on the trees and the birds start to sing We can go for long walks again and play in the park The days are longer and it doesn’t get dark until about six o’clock It’s much warmer but it rains a lot and the days are very windy a- Daniel likes autumn because the trees are beautiful b- Daniel likes autumn because school starts in September c- Daniel doesn’t play in the park in autumn because the days are cold d- Daniel goes to school with great pleasure a- School in Britain finishes in May b- Daniel doesn’t like to meet his friends in the park in summer c- People in Great Britain sometimes have hot summers d- In July it is dark at nine a- Daniel always goes to sleep at eight in summer because the days are shorter than in winter b- It is always very hot in Britain in summer c- Daniel doesn’t like autumn at all ! d- In summer Daniel is happier than in autumn because he doesn’t go to school a- Fiona makes snowmen every day in winter b- Fiona likes to go for walks with her friends c- Fiona doesn’t like winter because it is cold in winter d- It never gets cold in Fiona’s house a- Winters are short in Britain b- Fiona comes home in the afternoon c- Fiona doesn’t like winter at all ! d- It never snows in Great Britain a- Fiona likes spring very much b- Fiona likes dark winter days c- It gets dark at in the afternoon in spring d- In Great Britain it doesn’t rain much in spring Question 4: Complete the sentences with at / in Hamid works …… a restaurant ……… Oxford We live ……… number 32 Redland Road now We had a wonderful week ………… Madrid The accident happened because the driver didn’t stop ……… the traffic lights There’s a supermarket ……… the end of the street We had a great fun last night ……… Mick’s party Are there any fish …… this river ? It’s too cold to go out I’m staying ……… home tonight Question 5: Fill in each blank with one suitable word Quiet please! The headmaster would like to …… a few words You are late; we’ve been waiting for you ……… eight o’clock ……… he is wrong, almost everyone admires him I don’t think I’ve lent you this book before, ……… I ? Many people find ……… difficult to give up smoking I don’t know ………… to call him, Mister or Doctor We must find him, ……… he is If I had today ………., I would go to the seaside Practice ………… perfect 10 The book I am talking about is that ……… on the second shelf Question 6: Rewrite each sentence, beginning as shown, so that the meaning stays the same It isn’t necessary to finish the work to day You don’t ……………………………… Sally finally managed to get a job Sally finally succeeded ………………… That’s the last time I go to that restaurant I certainly ……………………………… “I advise you to take a holiday,” the doctor continued You’d ………………………………… If you don’t rest yourself you really will be ill Unless ………………………………… ĐÁP ÁN - HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM ĐỀ THI TUYỂN VÀO LỚP 10 Môn : Tiếng Anh ĐỀ SAMPLE TEST A-ĐÁP ÁN Question1: ( 15 points) a1-B 2- D 3- C b1 saw / were singing / said / had been singing will be waiting / get won’t come / see will be doing is sent Question 2: ( 15 points) a1 hopeless sunny readable proud enjoyable friendship b1 enjoyed listening to broken without looking back people invited to forward to visiting Question 3: ( points) 1- a 2- c 3- d Question 4: ( points) at / in at in at at Question 5: ( 10 points) say since Although ( Though) what wherever off Question 6: ( points) You don’t have to finish the work today Sally finally succeeded in getting a job I certainly won’t go to that restaurant any more You’d better take a holiday Unless you rest yourself you really will be ill 4- A 5- D usually carelessly 4- b at ability 10 collections 5- b in have it makes B- HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM: - Tổng điểm toàn bài: 60 points - Thang điểm 10 Tổng phần, câu làm Điểm thi = 6- a at 10 one SAMPLE TEST I.Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the othe A rose B disclose C chosen D whose A ocean B decision C cushion D patient A though B laugh C cough D rough A one B follow C horror D across A myth B truth C both D northern II Choose the best answer from A,B, C or D: Thank you very much for that! - Well, A you're welcome B of course C thank you D I don't mind It's no use children quiet They are always noisy A to ask / to keep B asking /keeping C to ask / keeping D asking /to keep We finally our teacher to go on a camping trip with us A persuaded B argued C pleased D liked Who’s responsible for ink over my book A putting B spreading C spilling D pouring Linda was the last person the classroom yesterday A leave B to leave C left D leaves If it's raining tomorrow, we shall have to the match till Sunday A put away B put out in C put off Peter will only pass his exams if there is a/ an …………in his class work A progress B increase C rise The noise from the boat engine might disturb sea animals A comes B coming C came III Rewrite the following sentences so that they have the same meanings: D put on D improvement D has come I should like someone to take me out to dinner What I should ………………………………………………………… Martin may not be very well but he still manages to enjoy life Martin’s poor ……………………………………………………… 3.They’ll have to take the dog on holiday with them They can’t leave ………………………………………………… 4.My aunt got heavily stressed because her marriage broke up The break-up of the marriage ………………………… I can’t believe that he passed the exam I find…………………… …………… This is the fastest way to get to the city center There …………………………………… ……… 7.If anyone succeeds in solving the problems, it will probably be him He is the most ………………………………………………………… IV Read the following passage and choose the best answer from A,B, C or D: I had feared that my companion would talk, but it was soon plain (rõ ràng) that there was no such danger Two days passed during which we did not exchange a single word He seemed, indeed, absolutely unaware of my presence He neither read nor wrote, but spent most of his time sitting at the table and looking out of the window across the pleasant parkland that surrounded the house He sometimes talked to himself and said things half under his breath He bit his nails and once he produced a penknife and dug holes in the furniture until one of the attendants (nhân viên) took it from him I thought at first that perhaps he was mentally ill During the second day I even began to feel a little nervous of him He was extremely large, both broad and tall, with very wide shoulders and enormous hands His huge head was usually sunk low between his shoulders He had dark, rather untidy hair and a big shapeless mouth which open very now and then Once or twice he began singing to himself, but broke off abruptly (bất ngờ) on each occasion - and this was the nearest he seemed to get to noticing my presence By the evening of the second day I was completely unable to go on with my work Out of a mixture of nervousness and curiosity, I sat, too looking out of my window and blowing my nose, and wondering how to set about establishing the human contact which was by now becoming an absolute necessity It ended of with my asking him for his name He had been introduced to me when he arrived, but I had paid no attention then He turned towards me a very gently pair of dark eyes and said his name: Huge Belfounder He added:" I thought you didn't want to talk." I said that I was not at all against talking, that I had just been rather busy with something when he arrived, and I begged his pardon if I had appeared rude It seemed to me, even from the way he spoke, that he was not only mentally ill, but was highly intelligent; and I began, almost automatically, to pack up my papers I knew that from now on I should no more work I was sharing a room with a person of the greatest fascination V Read the passage and put one suitable word into each gap: How did Huge spend the first two days? A He worked as if the writer was not there B He talked and sang to himself from time to time C He spent his time making holes in the furniture D He kept annoying the attendants On the second evening the writer A tried in vain to start a conversation B was feeling bored C began to fell frightened of his companion D could not concentrate on his work Huge didn't talk to the writer at first because A he didn't realise the writer wished to B he thought the writer was rude C he was feeling ill D he was too busy The writer's attitude to Huge changed from A fear to nervousness B nervousness to interest C curiosity to nervousness D nervousness to unfriendliness People usually complain that they never have enough time to accomplish tasks The hours and (1) seem to slip away before many planned chores get done (2) to time management experts, the main reason for this is that most people fail to set priorities about what to (3) 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 (4) to keep lists of tasks to be accomplished daily These lists order jobs from most essential to (5) 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 (6) satisfaction over their achievements People (7) 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 (8) health .5 .6 .7 VI Use the following sets of words or phrases to write complete sentences Dear Jan , not seen you / long time ………………………………………………………………………………… we / pleased / move / country / because / we / fed / London ……………………………………………………………………………… in / city / traffic / noise / no time / relax …………………………………………………………… in / country / life / slower / more/ peaceful …………………………………………………………… children / enjoy / fresh air / make /new friends ………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………… people / helpful / kind / friendly /………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… but /we/ / miss /friends /London / - especially you …………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………… come / see / soon …………………………………………………………………………………… we / look / see / again ………………………………………………………………………………… Love Milly , Bob , Tim and Teresa VII Fill in each gap in the sentence with the correct form of the word in capital letters: 10 Alice had a …………… … day at work and went to bed early ( TIRE ) Food and clothing are of life ( NECESSARY ) His dream is to be an .like his father when he grows up (economy) Japan is an ………………………country (industry) She can find no to her financial troubles ( SOLVE ) The instructions are very I am not clear what I should do.( confuse) The large dog is perfectly …………… .and he has never been known to attack anyone (harm) The party is …….…………, so you don’t have to dress up for it ( FORM ) Travelling in big cities is becoming more ………… …… everyday ( TROUBLE ) We should learn all the new words by heart in order to …… …… our vocabulary (rich) SAMPLE TEST A PRONUNCIATION AND STRESS I Which word is stressed differently from the others? A picnic B fishing C arrive D movie A tomorrow B badminton C aerobic D usually 3.A frequently B gymnastic C adjective D difference A activity B destination C independent D intersection A recycle B potato C collection D dangerous II Which underlined part is pronounced differently? 6.A drop B joke C top D confidence A ground B found C though D sound A normal B order C oven D origin A honesty B hair C honor D hour 10 A sugar B steam C press D waste B GRAMMAR AND STRUCTURE I) Choose and circle the word (A, B, C or D) that best completes each sentence Hurry up, there’s …… time left A a little B a few C little D few For lunch, you may have _ fish or chicken A both B neither C not only D either The clerk said she was tired …… hearing complaints day after day A with B of C about D for You and I are busy right now, ……? A aren’t I B aren’t we C we aren’t D aren’t you We arrived …… to have some coffee before class A enough early B early enough C too early D early too “What are you doing?” “I …… the flowers They …… wonderful!” A am smelling / smell B smell / smell C am smelling / are smelling D smell / are smelling Do you know _ ? A who how many people go on Sundays to church B who go to church on Sundays how many people C how many people who go on Sundays to church D how many people who go to church on Sundays We watch the cat the tree A climbed B climb C had climbed D was climbing If we had known your new address, we to see you A came B will come C would come D would have come 10 He looked forward to his first pay packet A receive B have received C be receiving D receiving 11 “Let’s go dancing, _?” – “Yes, let’s.” A won’t we B don’t we C we D shall we 12 I wish I _ all about this matter a week ago A knew B know C had known D B & C are correct 13 He was _ he could not wake up A very tired that B such tired that C too tired that D so tired that 14 Joan asked _ A if there was coffee B there was coffee C was there coffee D where was the coffee 15 I my house That is why there is all this mess A had – paint B have – paint C am having – painted D had had - paint 16 He was made _ for two hours A to wait B wait C waiting D waited 17 “Where are my jeans?” “They _ at the moment Sorry.” A are washing B were washed C are washed D are being washed 18 It took weeks to get used to …… someone else around A have B having C had D has 19…… he comes in half an hour, I shall go alone A If B Unless C Because D When “Did you like the new French movie?” “My wife liked it but I was a little …….” A boring B bored C boredom D bore 20 I want to have my suit …… I’m going to a wedding on Saturday A cleaned B cleaning C clean D to clean 21 He turned …… the light so as not to waste electricity A off B of C on D down 22 My father tells me to give …… smoking A up B off C of D out 23 Anne smokes a lot …… A So her mother does B So does her mother C Does her mother too D Too her mother does 24 I haven’t seen Jenny …… A for a long time B in the last time C since long D lastly 25 Are these the books …… you have been looking for? A which B who C whom D whose 26 Keiko has $100 Betty has $75 Betty has less money than Keiko A more money than B not as much money as C the same money as D a lot of money 27 Have you fed the chickens yet? In the passive voice, this should read: A Has somebody fed the chickens yet? B Have the chickens fed yet? C Have the chickens been fed yet? D Have you had the chickens fed yet? 28 nice surprise / receive / your letter A to receive your letter it is a nice surprise B Receiving your letter it is a nice surprise C It is a nice surprise to receive your letter D It is a nice surprise when receiving your letter 29 I / school / five days / week / favorite subjects / Math / English A Despite I go to school five days a week and my favorite subjects are Math and English B I go to school five days a week and my favorite subjects are Math and English C I go to school five days in a week so that my favorite subjects are Math and English D I go to school five days a week with my favorite subjects are Math and English 30 There / more visitors / March / April A There were more visitors in March than in April B There were more than visitors in March and in April C There were as many as visitors in March and in April D There were visitors in March more than in April II Identify and circle one underlined word or phrase that is incorrect They asked a lot of questions, checked their figures, and came up with a best solution A B C D We will be interviewed all job applicants as soon as their papers have been processed A B C D This telephone isn’t as cheap the other one, but it works much better A B C D That secretary of mine is so efficient that she always amazes myself with her speed A B C D Most students were able of finding good jobs three to six months after graduation A B C D We were made learning fifty new words every week A B C D Both cattle or railroads helped build the city of Chicago A B C D Mrs Adams was surprise that her son and his friend had gone to the mountains to ski A B C D The letter was sent by special delivery must be important A B C D 10 Suzy had better to change her study habits if she hopes to be admitted to a good university A C) WRITING: B C D I) Use the correct word form: 1) My new car is more than the one I had before (economy) 2) He didn't feel happy because he worked (success) 3) My colleagues are very pleasant, but the manager is a little (friend) 4) We must make a about where to go (decide) 5) Lucy got quickly and went for work (dress) 6) We all looked after the summer holiday (health) 7) The children are more in cartoons (interest) 8) , the weather was so bad that we couldn’t go out (fortune) 9) I hope there won’t be too much in getting a work permit (difficult) 10) That has composed a lot of beautiful songs (music) II) Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentences printed before it 1) We arrived too late to see the first film  We didn’t 2) “Would you mind not smoking in here?”  I’d rather 3) He wrote the letter in two hours  It took 4) “Why don’t we go out for a walk?” My father suggested 5) In spite of his age, Mr Benson runs miles before breakfast  Though III) Complete the second sentence so that it has the similar meaning to the first sentence using the word given Do not change the word given 1) It would be difficult for me to finish the work by the weekend (difficulty)  2) Be sure to say goodbye to your grandmother before you leave (without)  3) If I don’t leave now, I’ll miss the train (unless)  4) You know a lot of people (seem)  5) Tan looks nothing like his father (take)  D) READING: I) Read the following passage and then choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best completes each blank “My home is in the air – I an enormous amount of traveling It is a fast life and (1) of work, but I like it and that is the only way (2) me Everything is tiring – music, traveling – but what can I do? I am not (3) to complaining It is hard to imagine now (4) I will ever be very long in one place My home town is on the Caspian Sea There is sea, wind, sun and (5) (many tourists and hotels I have my own flat with four or five rooms, but I am seldom there If I am there for a day or two I prefer to (6) with my mother and grandmother They live in a small house, (7) it is very comfortable and my mother cooks for me I like good, simple food I have no wife, no brothers or sisters and my father (8) when I was seven He was an engineer and I don’t (9) him very well He liked music very much and wanted me to (10) a musician.” A most B full C complete D more A for B to C in D by A wanted B taken C used D known A and B so C while D that A far B too C much D more A stay B go C D spend A but B since C even D which A killed B gone C passed D died A know B remember C remind D see 10 A become B turn C develop D grow II) Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer: 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 spending 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 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 -THE END - ĐÁP ÁN MÔN TIẾNG ANH-ĐỀ A PRONUNCIATION AND STRESS I) Mỗi câu 0,1đ 1C 2A 3B II) Mỗi câu 0,5đ 6D 7C 8C B GRAMMAR AND STRUCTURE I) Mỗi câu 0,1đ 1C 2D 3B 9D 10D 11D 12C 13D 14A 15C 16A 21A 22A 23B 24A 25A 26B II) câu 0,25đ 1D 2A 3A 9A 10B 4A 5D 9B 10A 4B 5B 17D 27C 4C 18B 28C 19B 29B 5C C) WRITING: I) Mỗi câu 0,3đ 1-economical 2-unsuccessfully 3-friendly 4-decision 7-interested 8-unfortunately 9- difficulty 10-musician II) Mỗi câu 0,5đ 1) We didn’t arrive early enough to see the first film 2) I’d rather you didn’t smoke in here 3) It took him hours to write the letter 4) My father suggested we should go out for a while going out for a while 5) Though Mr.Benson is old, He runs miles before breakfast III) Mỗi câu 0,5đ: 1) I would have difficulty in finishing the work by the weekend 2) Be sure not to leave without saying goodbye to your grandmother 3) I’ll miss the train unless I leave now 4) You seem to know a lot of people 5) Tan doesn’t take after his father at all D) READING: I) Mỗi câu 0,3đ: 1B 2A 9B 10A II) Mỗi câu 0,5đ 1A 2C 3C 4D 5B 3A 4B 5D 6A 7D 8B 6C 7B 8A 20A 30A 5-dressed 6A 6-healthy 7A 8D ... English for twenty-eight years She first (start) at a small school After she had taught there for ten years, her family (move) to a big city Since then, she (be) a teacher at a big school. .. _ people now live in forests, but forests are (10) _valuable than ever Forests have an important economic value (11) _ they provide us with resource such as timber Forests are vital to... finds his new shirt very _ It will be his favourite one A comfortable B comfortably C uncomfortable D uncomfortably VIII- Write a letter, using the following words or phrases : A/