TEST I Choose the word whose underlined part is II Choose the word that has the main stress on the pronounced differently from that of the others: first syllable: a streams b channels c springs d boats a festival b important c considerate d priority a environment b recycle c dynamite d littering a excellent b celebrate c kitchen d important a developed b watched c worked d posted III Choose the word or phrase ( a, b, c or d ) that best fits the blank space in each sentence: The schoolboys are fond _ playing soccer a with b of c about d in We all like the sticky rice cakes _ are made by oar mother a who b which c they d what Who is going to look your children when you are at work? a for b up c after d out My parents see me at he railway station a with b up c off d in 10 We decided not to go out for meal we were too tired a but b because c so d and 11 My mother forgot to the faucet before leaving for work a turn on b turn over d turn off d turn up 12 We suggest part in many charitable activities in our city a to take b taking c should take d take 13 Mrs Thoa is generous to the poor _ she is not rich a although b would have c will have d had 14 If we pollute the water, we no fresh water to use a have b would have c will have d had 15 He is a highly intelligent boy he is very lazy a but b and c or d so 16 Do you know the children _ live in that house? a whom b who c which d they 17 We often go to the town _ house a culture b cultural c culturist d culturally 18 I wish it _ rain all the time a couldn’t b won’t c doesn’t d didn’t 19 My father is the one _ teaches me the first lesson on kindness a who b whom c which d whose 20 The man asked me whether I the way to the City Hall a know b knew c knows d known 21 It’s over six months since the tidal wave Phoned, Thailand a destroyed b was destroyed c destroys d has destroyed 22 The earthquake in Kobe in 1995 caused _ damage a severe b severely c severity d sewage 23 According to the weather _ it will be raining to night a forecast b forecaster c forecasted d forecasting 24 In home, presents _ round the Christmas tree on Christmas Day a place b is placing c placed d are placed 25 In 1995, a huge earthquake the city of Kobe in Japan a strike b struck c striking d striked IV Choose the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D ) that need correcting: 26 She bought (A)a house last(B) year but she didn’t sell(C) her old house yet(D) 27 The students (A)seemed very (B)nervously (C)before (D)the final exam 28 The weather doesn’t look (A)very good.(B) If it rains, (C)I stay (D)at home 29 All (A)the main street (B)in (C)this city will be upgraded (B) 30 While (A)she came (B)I was reading (C)her (D)letter V Choose the word or phrase ( a, b, c or d ) that best fits the bank space in the following passage: We are destroying the Earth The sea and rivers are too (31) to swim in There is so much smoke in the (32) that is unhealthy to live in many of the word’s cities In one well – known city, for example, poisonous gases from cars (33) the air so much that policemen have to wear oxygen masks We have cut (34) _ so many trees that there are now vast areas of wasteland all (35) _ the world As a result, farmers in part of Africa can not (36) enough to eat In certain countries in Asia there is so little rice Moreover, we not take enough care of the countryside Wild animals are (37) _ disappearing For instance, tigers are (38) _ in India now because we have killed too many for them to survive, However, it isn’t so simple to talk (39) _ the problem We must act now before it is too late to anything about it Join us now (40) _ the Earth 31 a clear b cool c dirty d cold 36 a grow b grows c to grow d growing 32 a air b sea c lake d stream 37 a quickly b quick c quicker d quicky 33 a polluted b pollutes c pollute d to pollute 38 a rare b rarely c plenty d plentiful 34 a back b down c out d in 39 a of b about c over d in 35 a off b about c over d in 40 a saved b saving c save d saves True or false Among the festival 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 41 Some of Asian people celebrate the Moon Cake Festival in mid August 42 Children enjoy carrying fish, rabbits and butterflies on that day 43 Children often eat colorful paper lanterns come in all shapes and small round moon cakes on that day 44 The moon always shines brightest on the night of the Moon Cake Festival 45 People often offer fruit and moon cakes to the Moon Goddess as the moon rises at night Word forms 46 Many people became…………………… because of the storm.(frighten) 47 He got a ………………….as he got a bad result ( punish ) 48 He was half-…………………… ( starve ) 49 The village fair is open for ………………… ( entertain ) 50 Mary does not have any ………………….in English ( improve ) 51 Hundreds of people died of …………… ( starve ) 52 The teacher had a good ……………… ( decide ) 53 The show gives us a lot of …………………….( enjoy ) 54 Viet Nam played an ………………………match ( enjoy ) 55 Go away! I will be ready to take the ……………………… ( consequent ) 56 My car broke and ………………… I was late ( consequent ) 57 Her …………………is the most precious thing ( devote ) 58 This killer is sentenced to life in …………………….( imprison ) 59 He was …………………because he had robbed the bank ( prison ) 60 Her anger could not be ………………( disguise ) Rewrite 61 Speaking English fluently is not easy  It 62 You remembered to post the letter, didn’t you? You didn’t 63 It is a six hours flight from London to New York  It takes 64 He not only spent all his money; he even borrowed some from me Not only 65 We spent our childhood in that beautiful mountain resort, and we always remember it We always remember 66 The circus shows are exciting The whole family enjoy them The circus shows are exciting 67 Le Van Tam was very brave Everyone admired him Le Van Tam was so 68 The problem is so difficult that I can’t explain it This is such 69 The fire has destroyed almost all the houses in the neighbourhood Almost all the houses 70 The robbers made the bank manager hand over the money The bank manager 71 “I don’t remember what I did yesterday.” she said She told me 72 He got in trouble because he didn’t take my advice If he TEST I Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others A cover B dump C innovation D bulb A prevent B reduce C celebrate D guest A damage B Passover C standard D spray II Choose the word that has the different stress: A efficiency B garbage C environment D parade A earthquake B.forecast C freedom D typhoon III Choose the best option (A, B, C or D)to complete the sentences Tom enjoys ………………………………strange stamps A to collect B collect C collecting D collected They felt ……………………………when Tet was coming near A excitement B excited C excitedly D exciting They are discussing the celebration………………………………is going to be held at the end of this month A that B who C it D this If people ……………………………energy, there will be no shortage of electricity A save B saving C will save D would save 10 The air is polluted ……………………………there is too much traffic A however B because C therefore D but 11 He didn’t have much money,……………………………he bought a lot of things for Tet A but B or C and D so 12 The washing machine was expensive,……………………………… we couldn’t afford to buy it A however B but C because D so 13 He wishes he………………………………….fly A can B will C should D could 14 Mr Long,………………………… has just talked to you, is my form teacher A who B that C whom D whose 15 Mrs Lam lives here, …………………………………………? A does she? B doesn’t she? C does he? D doesn’t he? 16 They ………………………me if I could speak English A told B said C talked D asked 17 Tornadoes can suck up anything that is ………………………… their path A on B in C at D for 18 What will happen if the pollution……………………… ? A go on B will go on C goes on D to go on 19 The old man walked…………………………… to the park A slow B slowly C quick D fastly 20 Hoa was ……………………………….pleased that she got an A for her assignment A extremely B extreme C.much D such 21 I think we should save time and money A Well done B Thanks C.That’s a good idea D All right 22 Mrs Ha is worried………………………….her water bill A at B for C with D about 23 I suggest……………………… elderly people with their chores A help B helping C to help D helped 24 It rained yesterday……………………………the weather bureau predicted the weather would be fine (bureau:office) A but B although C and D so 25 Kangaroos……………………………….come from Australia have long tails A which B who C whom D where IV Choose the underlined word or phrase(A,B, C or D) that needs correcting 26 We will soon (A)gather at the (B)village which (C)the festival is taking place.(D) 27 I’ m not (A)interested of (B)watching (C)weather forecasts.(D) 28 The novel that (A)you gave it (B)to me (C)on my birthday has been lost.(D) 29 Remember (A)to go off (B)your shoes when (C)you go into (D)the temple 30.She will lose (A)her job if (B)she come (C)late again.(D) V Choose the best option (A, B, C or D) to complete the passage: THE IMPORTANCE OF WATER Water kills thousands of people and … ( 31 ) many acres of crops every year But water also gives life to all living things in the world Without water life is…… ( 32 ) We must have water to grow our food, …… ( 33 ) the birds and animals in our homes, grow forests and …… ( 34 ) electricity We use …….( 35 ) to carry our goods of trade Even the human body, which is seventy parts of one hundred, water itself, cannot exist for long …….( 36 ) water Ever since the earth began, large …… ( 37 ) of water have been used by living things Yet for every …… ( 38 ) of water that is taken from one place, another drop is put back …… ( 39 ) else Nature has a very clever way of …… ( 40 ) water from cloud to land and sea and back to cloud No water has been lost But nature does not put water where and when we need it While some men are drowning, others in another part of the world are dying of thirst Thus, people all over the world are trying to bring water to places where it is scarce, to control its flow in times of floods and to make greater use of it 31 A destroys B.conservation 35 A.nature B.natural C waterways D.nation C.pollution D.preservation 36 A without B.interesting C.exciting D.thrilling 32 A.fulls B unthinkable 37 A.favorite B.attractive C quantities D.fascinating C.dirties D.cleans 38 A.moreover B.so C.therefore D drop 33 A.by B.with C.for D feed 39 A.water B somewhere C.hydro D.coastal 34 A.fertile B produce C.spraying D.pesticides 40 A.reduces B.increases C.grows D carrying VI Read the text carefully and then choose true or 58 She likes going ……………… with her classmates ( false: picnic ) Many people still believe that natural resources will 59 Are there any …………………… ……between never be used up Actually, the world’s energy resources them ? ( similar ) [-ity] are limited Nobody knows exactly how much fuel is left VIII Rewrite However we also should use them economically and try 61/The desk was too heavy She couldn’t move it to find out alternative sources of power According to  The desk Professor Marvin Burnham of the New England Institute 62/ I walked to school in 20 minutes of Technology, we have to start conserving coal, oil and  It took gas before it was too late, and nuclear power is the only 63/ He spent all his money He even borrowed some from alternative me However, many people not approve of using  Not only nuclear power because it is very dangerous What would 64/ In spite of the heavy rain, my father went to work happen if there were a serious nuclear accident? Radio  Although activity causes cancer and may badly affect the future 65/ After the beginning of the opera, late-comers had to generations wait before taking their seats The most effective thing is that we should use  Once natural resources as economically as possible 66/ He had hardly left the office when the telephone rang 41 No one still believe that natural resources will never  No sooner be used up 67/ The fields are very fertile They plant potatoes in 42 We should use coal, oil and gas as much as possible those field and try to find out alternative sources of power  The fields 43 Professor Marvin Burnham thinks that nuclear power is the 68/ The woman was a secretary We are waiting for her only alternative and we have to conserve coal, oil and energy  The woman 44 Using nuclear power is dangerous 69/ I don’t have a car 45 Radio activity from nuclear power are necessary to  I wish cure cancer and may affect the future generations 70/ They didn’t talk to each other two week ago VII Word forms  They haven’t 46 To my ……………… , he passed the test so easily 71/ Mr Clark bought a new car although we advised him ( amaze Though Diana is not a ……………………singer, against it he sings beautifully ( profess ) [-ional]  Despite 47 They are clearing all the ……………… off the beach 72/ I had only just put the phone down when the boss ( pollute ) [-ion] rang back 48 The main ……………………….is the low price  Hardly ( attract ) [-ion] 73/ My mother was the most warm-hearted person I’ve 49 We should preserve our ……………………….… ever known resources ( nature ) [-al]  I’ve 50 They will take ……………… bicycle rides here 74/ They never made us anything we didn’t want to ( leisure ) [-ed]  We 51 They test the …………………….…of water here 75/ The patient recovered more rapidly than we expected ( pure ) [-ity] [recovery] 52 The polluted water in this village can’t  The patient made be………………( pure ) 53 The circus …………………… …by Tom was very successful ( perform ) [-ed clause] 54 Uncle Ho’s career is …………………… …( admire ) [-able] 55 They have made careful ………………… for the demonstration ( prepare ) [-ation] 56 He has a good ………………… …of French literature ( know ) [-ledge] 57 The boy was ……………………he lost the match ( success ) [-ful] TEST I Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others A account B about C now D snow A plumber B cover C nuclear D bulb A sewage B nuclear C groom D erupt II Choose the word that has the different stress A abrupt B carriage C expect D extensive A sticky B ultimately C priority D damage III Choose the word or phrase (A,B,C or D) that bests fits the blank space in each sentence Easter is a joyful festival which happens around the same time Passover A.at/on B at/to C on/as D at/as Long has taken part _ different charity activities his town A on/in B in/in C in/on D to/in Now think situations _ which you can give a compliment A of/ over B on/in C of/in D about/to My friends will come to stay my family _ the Christmas A with / in B with/during C in/on D on/at 10 _ a word, my father is wonderful A on B in C at D over 11 The boy is _ in playing soccer A interest B interesting C interested D interests 12 The trip to Napa Valley is very _ A excite B exciting C excited D excitement 13 resources should be conserved A Natural B Nature C Naturally D Naturalist 14 We often go to the town house A culture B cultural C cultured D culturally 15 The girl danced _ A beauty B beautiful C beautifully D beautify 16 The sun in the East A rises B rise C rose D rising 17 My parents this house two years ago A buy B are buying C bought D have bought 18 I _ English since I was eight A has learnt B have learnt C learnt D am learning 19 The market and no food is available A will be closed B is closing C will closing D are closed 20 If she _ enough money she ‘ll buy that hat A have B is having C will has D has 21 My aunt Judy is the woman is holding Jack A who B which C when D where 22 it rained heavily, I went to school on time A Although B Because C Because of D Therefore 23 I’d love to play volleyball _ I have to complete an assignment A and B but C because D however 24 If you follow these rules, _ will you save money, but also the environment will be cleaner A not as B as soon as C not only D therefore 25 Ha failed her math test , she has to the test again A And B But C However D Therefore Choose the underlined word or phrase (A,B,C or D) that’s need correcting 26 Passover is (A)the festival which (B)is celebrated on (C)late March or early (D)April 27 My father is a consideration (A)and generous man who(B) is loved (C)by his (D)family and friends 28 Lan was (A)not satisfied to (B)her preparations for Tet even though (C)she has decorated her (D)house 29 I think my idea (A)will be supported (B)and I hope(C) the day will be celebrating (D)nationwide 30 Tidals (A)waves are the result (B)of an abrupt(sudden) shift in the (C)underwater movement (D)of the earth Choose the word or phrase (A,B,C or D) that bests fits the blank space in the following passage Air pollution is the ….(31) of ill-health in human beings In a lot of countries, there are laws limiting the……( 32) of smoke which factories can produce although there is not enough ….( 33 )on the effects of …… (34) in the atmosphere Doctors have proved that air… (35) causes lung diseases The gases from the exhausts of cars have also……( 36 ) air pollution in most cities The lead in petrol produces a poisonous … (37), which is often collected in busy streets circled ….(38) high buildings Children who live in areas … (39) there is a lot of lead in the atmosphere cannot think as quickly as other children, and are clumsy when they use (40) hands 31 A cause B exhaust C product D resource 32 A amount B around C resource D source 33 A information B products C oil D cars 34 A typhoon B smoke C energy D bulb 35 A percentage B pollution C atmosphere D tornado 36 A increased B decreased C polluted D brought 37 A coal B petrol C gas D oil 38 A into B on C by D about 39 A where B which C who D when 40 A their B theirs C his D her TRUE OR FALSE On August 1967, five leaders – the Foreign Ministers of Indonesia, Malaysia, The Philippines, Singapore and Thailand – stayed down together in the main hall of the Department of Foreign Affairs building in Bangkok, Thailand and signed a document By virtue of that document, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations ( ASEAN ) was born The five Foreign Ministers who signed it would subsequently be hailed as the Founding Fathers of probably the most successful inter-governmental organization in the developing world today And the document that they signed would be known as the ASEAN Declaration Nowadays ASEAN consists of 10 countries 41 ASEAN was born in Thailand 42 Ten countries formed ASEAN 43 Five Prime Ministers signed the ASEAN Declaration 44 There are five countries in ASEAN nowadays 45 The countries forming ASEAN are called the Founding Fathers Word forms 46 How many …………………… are there in the UNO ? (nation), 47 The …………………….anthem of Great Britain is " God Save the Queen "(nation), 48 ……………………… money must be very difficult to carry out (measure) 49 Nowadays, the metric system of ……………………… has been used in the USA and in England (measure) 50 Can you tell me the ……………………………of this room ? (measure) Rewrite 51 Tom is so clever that he can learn this language in a short time  Tom can learn 52 I’m sorry I don’t go with you  I wish 53 Does he play football wonderfully?  Is he 54 We started watching TV two hours ago  We’ve 55 We not study as well as they  They 56 She took me to the cinema yesterday  I 57 When did you work for that company?  How long 58 They invited everyone to the meeting  Everyone 59 These people use their ……………….knowledge to help in constructing and testing ( technique ) 60 A lot of modern………………….are used in various fields such as construction, operation, and production ( technique ) 61 ……………………… today are trained mainly in one area of ……………… / ( science,) 62 Much ………… work requires a good knowledge of mathematics, too / ( science,) 63 He says poetry is …………………… ( interest ) 64 It sometimes ………………… his friends in reading aloud some beautiful poems ( interest ) 65 He chooses his career as a ……………., ( mathematics ) 66 He spent his free time on working scientific problems - …………………………….puzzles ( mathematics ) 67 In science, the .is clear-cut ( decide ) 68 Winning the race was an ……(achieve) 69 …………………., he survived the crash without injury ( miraculous ) 70 We are faced with a difficult ……………(choose) 71 Do you need a …………………… memory to become a scientist? ( miracle) 72 Our school team won three ………………… games ( succession) 73 You evidence was ………………………one ( decide) 74 The United Nations ……………………….is an international one ( organize ) 75 The of the world, poverty, aids, and literacy is a burning concern ( secure) 76 The Worker's Club is ……………………… a seminar on safety ( organize ) 77 There has been a ……………………of measurement units in this country recently( change ) 78 They……………………souvenirs when the conference ended( change ) 79 Is five eggs for five apples a fair …………………………?( change ) 80 Workers demand prompt ………………………from their employers(pay) 81 They lived happily despite their …………………… ( poor ) TEST Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others A border B source C forecast D respond A government B adult C cover D remote A surf B conserve C occur D bureau Choose the word that has the different stress : A collapse B destroy C distinguish D flashlight A battery B behave C thunderstorm D tidal Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that bests fits the blank space in each sentence The full-moon festival is celebrated mid-fall A on B in C for D to The town cultural house always opens public holiday A on B in C to D from Father’s Day is an occasion children to express their feelings and love _ their fathers A for/on B on/for C for/to D to/for He left saying goodbye A with B without C for D in 10 What quality made him different _ others ? A from B for C with D in 11 I don’t know how _ this computer A using B use C uses D to use 12 My brother is keen on plane models A making B make C makes D to make 13 Do you mind if I the windows ? A open B opening C opened D to open 14 If I _ you, I would not that A am B were C has been D had been 15 Please, stop , my baby A talk/sleep B talks/sleeps C talking/sleep D talking / has just slept 16 _ Mrs Thao was tired,she helped Tuan with his homework A Because B Although C Therefore D If 17 This watch is a gift was given to me by my father A who B which C when D what 18 Polluted water can directly to people ‘s health A harmful B harmless C harm D harmony 19 We should use public buses instead of motorbikes in order to _ traffic-jams 10 A turn B.to turn C turning D turns 12 Would you mind if I _ the windows A close B to close C closing D closed 13 Mrs Yen forgot off the faucet when she left for work A to turn B turning C turns D turned 14 Tuan French since he _ ten A learnt / was B learnt / is C learning / was D has learnt / was 15 This old house _ over one hundred years ago A build B built C is built D was built 16 The baby laughed _ as she played with the toys A happy B happily C happiness D unhappy 17 Ba is tired _ he stayed up late watching TV A since B for C so D although 18 – Congratulations ! A I’m sorry B That’s wonderful C Thanks D Don’t worry 19 – How about making a cake and buying some flowers for our mom on Women’s Day? - A I’m sorry B Thank you C That’s a good idea D Don’t worry 20 Mrs Jones uses only two ordinary bulbs and she pays US$8 for _ A lighting B thunder C label D bicycle 21 How much does she pay if she uses two energy-saving bulbs ? A ready B ordinary C instead D too 22 The label tells the consumers how much energy each model has ? A efficient B efficiency C efficiently D effectively 23 Most of now comes from nuclear power A electric B electricity C electrician D electrical 24 What are Western consumers in ? A interest B interested C interesting D interestingly 25 The earthquake in Kobe in 1995 caused _ damage A severe B severely C severity D sewage Choose the underlined word or phrase (A,B,C or D) that’s need correcting 26 Mount (A)Pinatubo, who (B)is a volcano in (C)the Philippines, erupted (D)in 1991 27 Easter is a joyful (A)festival which (B)is celebrated (C)in many country.(D) 28 Nam got (A)wet therefore (B)he forgot his (C)umbrella yesterday.(D) 29 I am write (A)to you about the short (B)stop of your trucks around (C)my house on their (D)way to the north 30 I think it would (A)be better if we use banana leaves (B)instead of paper or (C)plastic bags wrapping (D)food, Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that bests fits the blank space in the following passage These days it is impossible to (31) a newspaper without reading about the damage we are doing to the (32) The Earth is being threatened and the future looks bad What can each of us do? We cannot clean up our polluted rivers and seas overnight (33) can we stop the disappearance of plants and animals But we can stop adding (34) the problem while scientists look for answers It may not be (35) to change your lifestyle completely but some steps are easy to take: cut down the amount of driving you do, or use as little plastic as (36) It is also easy to save energy , which also reduces household bills We must all make a personal (37) to work for the future of our planet if we want to ensure a better world (38) our grandchildren 31 A open B take C write D close 32 A countryside B environment C cities D school 33 A Also B Not C Nor D For 34 A to B from C into D onto 35 A difficult B easy C sure D certain 36 A possibility B impossible C possible D possibly 37 A decision B suggestion C resolution D pollution 16 38 A from B for C with D to Read this passage carefully and decide whether each statement is True (T) or False (F) (2pts) In my opinion, the Internet is a very fast and convenient way for me to get information I can also communicate with my friends and relatives by means of email or chatting However, I don't use the Internet very often because I don't have much time For me, the Internet is a wonderful invention of modern life It makes our world a small village In the writer's opinion, 39 He can get information from the Internet 40 He usually uses the Internet 41 He can talk to his friends on the Internet 42 The world is as small as a village Word forms : 43 If it doesn't rain soon, there'll be a great of water (short) 44 We can protect the environment: by air pollution (reduce) 45 The price of has gone up again (electric) 46 We'll live a happier and .life if we keep our environment clean (health) 47 She was pleased that she passed the exam (extreme) 48 He is one of the most famous ………… in the world (environment) 49 We can protect the environment by …………………………….air pollution (reduce) 50 The explorer who …………………………… America is Christopher Columbus (discovery) 51 He has been nominated as the most effective …………………………in the town charity program (active) 52 Solar energy doesn’t cause ………………………… (pollute) 53 We think that Mother’s Day should be celebrated …………………………… (nation) 54 You can’t drink water from that well because it is ………………… (pure) Transform these sentences (2pts) 55 Why don’t we collect empty bottles and cans?  I 56 The electricity bill doesn't cost much because of their using energy-saving bulbs  Since 57 Unless we water these flowers, they'll die  If 58 You forgot to turn off the radio, didn't you?  You didn't 59 Everyday thousands of trees are cut down in the world  Everyday people 60 "Have you done your homework?" asked the teacher  The teacher asked 61 The exercise was so easy that all students could it  It was such 62 I love to play tennis  I enjoy 63 We spent five hours learning English  It took 64 They built the church in 18th century  The church 65 She started working in this company years ago  She has 66 In spite of his good salary, he was unhappy in his job  Although 67 She broke the cup because she was careless  Because of 17 TEST I Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others A missed B pleased C stopped D washed A adventure B mature C nature D pleasure A great B meat C seat D repeat A club B use C cover D pub II Circle the correct answer A, B, C or D to complete each of the following sentences (2.5 pts) The children felt _ when their mother was coming back home A excitement B excitedly C excited D exciting he worked hard, he couldn’t pass the exam A So B Because of C Even though D Therefore He laughed _when he was watching “Tom and Jerry” on TV A happy B happily C happiness D unhappy If I free, I’ll come to see you A am B was C will be D have been Miss Hanh, sings very well, is my English teacher A whom B who C which D that 10 What would you if you me? A are B have been C were D will be 11 She felt tired , she had to finish her homework A However B Therefore C So D Although 12 I suggest a picnic at the weekend A to have B having C had D have 13 You better if you took this medicine A will feel B feel C felt D would feel 14 Three thousand cars _ next year A produced B were produced C will produce D will be produced 15 If disasters _in an area, people from the other area will offer their help A happen B will happen C happening D would happen 16 Viet Nam is a country _exports a lot of rice A who B where C when D which 17 Last night, I was watching T.V _my mother was cooking in the kitchen A then B and C when D while 18 Run _ or you'll not catch the ball A firstly B fast C slow D slowly 19 In 1995, a huge earthquake the city of Kobe in Japan A struck B strike C stricken D striking 20 They made their living by fish in the ocean every day A catch B catching C caught D to catch 21 I look _ to seeing the protection of environment from the local authority A for B at C forward D after 22 There is too much traffic , the air is polluted A Since B Therefore C However D But 23 I suggest _ harder on the pronunciation A work B worked C working D to work III Circle the correct answer A, B, C or D A forest is a special place In the forest, (24) ……by tall trees, you are cut off from the world (25) …… you, and filled with the sights and sounds of nature Many fairy tales and legends are set in forests, (26) ……have been thought to hold magic and mystery (27) ……we know that these are only stories, but the forest is still a place that (28) ……many of the world’s most valuable (29)…… Forest has always been (30) ……to people In the past, many people got food by (31) ……forest animals and gathering wild plants With the advance of civilization, (32) …… people now live in forests, but forests are (33) …… valuable than ever Forests have an important economic value 18 (34) …….they provide us with resource such as timber Forests are vital to the (35) ………because they clean the air we breathe Forests are also treasured for their beauty A surrounded B covered C discovered D polluted A hunting B raising C feeding D growing A to B around C for D about A less B fewer C more D little A they B who C which D that 10 A the most B much C more D fewer A Although B In case C Because D Today 11 A Although B because C Despite D so A increases B pollutes C holds D gets 12 A world B country C air D A resources B things C pollutants D woods environment A crowded B popular C familiar D important IV True or False There are many celebrations throughout the year in Viet Nam, but Tet or the Lunar New Year is the most important celebration for Vietnamese people Tet usually occurs in late January or early February A few days before Tet is the time for people to clean and decorate their homes During Tet, people, old and young, enjoyed special food cooked on the occasion of Tet It is also the time for family members to be together 36 The Lunar New Year is another name for Tet 37 Tet usually begins in early January or late February 38 People often make their houses nice and new a few days after Tet 39 Tet is the time for family reunions V Error identification 40 If the government wanted to build a nuclear power plant at the end of your street, you would probably protest about it A B C D 41 Living next to a nuclear power plant is dangerous than driving a car A B C D 42 When an airplane crashes, a lot of people killed at the same time A B C D 43 All motorcycle accidents involve young men between 16 and 25 A B C D 44 Every summer, millions young people risk skin cancer from sunbathing because they want to look healthier or more beautiful A B C D 45 Most of the money comes from advertising clothes, sports equipment, soft drinks, and another products A B C D VI Word forms 46 There are many ……………………… programs at the Festival in Hue ( culture ) 47 Although some societies are …………………… underdeveloped, their languages are very complex ( technology ) 48 It’s education that helps with the …………………… of knowledge ( rich ) 49 Esperanto proves to be useless because it is ………………… ……( popular ) 50 His ………………… …makes him a famous person ( popular ) 51 His ………………… ….makes everybody dislike him a lot ( popular ) 52 Everything has its own …………………… …( limit ) 53 The ……….children are opening their presents ( excite ) 54 Will you please give me some………………….…explanation? ( far ) 55 You should …………………yourselves with the environment ( family ) 56 ………………… … , they didn’t intend to it ( origin ) 57 ………………speak louder than words ( act ) 58 The explanation of the accident is very ……………………… ( confuse ) 59 His ……………………is unreasonable ( confuse ) 60 Visitors said that the ……………….…….of the people in Viet Nam was most unforgettable ( hospitable ) VII Rewrite 61/ Tuan took a taxi, but he still arrived late for the interview  Although 19 62/ He was sick, so he didn’t go to school  He didn’t 63/ We didn’t go because of the rain  Because it 64/ He started learning Chinese last year  He has 65/ Nobody saw her book at the party  She 66/ The pupils raised their hands They wanted to answer the question  The pupils who 67/ Jack can’t tell you about that sight because he doen’t see it  If 68/ They won’t come with us  I wish 69/ “What is your name?” Mary asked Tom  Mary asked Tom 70/ There are more pictures than text in this magazine  There isn’t TEST Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others: A control B respond C novel D deposit A cement B crazy C climate D costly A regularly B minority C style D scenery Choose the word whose main stress is different from that of the others A person B enough C picture D people A famous B father C lucky D agree Choose the word or phrase ( a, b, c or d ) that best fits the blank space in each sentence:(2.5 pts) He told me he to leave the city the following day A will have B would have C has D had Where are the photos were taken at the Christmas party? A whom B which C who D whose We are saving money we want to buy a new house A so B and C because D but Auld Lang Syne is a song which is on A Easter B Christmas C New Year’s Eve D New Year’s Day 10 They made their living by _ fish in the ocean every day A to catch B catch C catching D caught 11 They felt _ when Tet was coming near A excitement B excited C excitedly D exciting 12 I suggest _up the beach A clean B to clean C cleaned D cleaning 13 Thuy's grandmother turned the television _ to see the weather forecast A off B up C on D down 14 There is too much traffic _, the air is polluted A Since B Therefore C However D But 15 Solar energy doesn't cause _ A pollution B polluted C pollute D pollutant 16 My friend Nigel, _works in the City Bank, earns much more than I A whose B that C who D which 20 17 If people _energy, there will be no shortage of electricity A save B will save C saving D would save 18 The children laughed _when they are watching a comic A happily B happy C happiness D unhappy 19 If Ba here tomorrow, I will phone you A come B comes C came D will come 20 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 21 The washing machine was expensive we couldn't afford to buy it A because B but C however D so 22 Tom enjoys strange stamps A collect B to collect C collecting D collected 23 If she continues to use electricity that way, she to pay a large bill A have B has C will have D would have 24 They are discussing the celebration that is going to this month A hold B held C be hold D be held 25 There will a shortage of electricity A be B C have D get 26 The air is polluted there is too much traffic A because B but C however D therefore 27 We all like the sticky rice cakes are made by our grandmother A who B what C which D where 28 Linh didn't come to the party because he had to look _her younger sister A at B after C for D up 29 I suggest up the beach A to clean B clean C cleaning D cleaned 30 My parents saw me at the railway station A off B up C for D on Choose the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D ) that need correcting: 31 Who will look for your business affairs while you are away? A B C D 32 Don’t turn on the TV, please I’m so tired to watch it A B C D 33 She keeps for making noise although her parents asked her not to it A B C D 34 Would you mind turn on the light, please? I can’t sleep with a light A B C D 35 The patient is looked at by the doctor in the hospital because she doesn’t have any relatives A B C D Choose the word or phrase ( a, b, c or d ) that best fits the bank space in the following passage: Our oceans are becoming extremely polluted Most of this …….( 36 ) comes from the land, which means it comes from people Firstly, there is raw ….( 37 ), which is pumped directly into the sea Many countries, both developed and developing, are …….( 38 ) of doing this Secondly, ships drop about million tons of garbage into the sea each year Thirdly, there are oil spills from ships A ship has an ……( 39 ) and oil leaks from the vessel.This not only …….( 40 ) the water, but it also kills …….( 41 ) life Next, there are … ( 42 ) materials from factories ……( 43 ) proper regulations, factory owners let the waste run … ( 44 ) into the rivers, which then leads to the sea And finallly, oil is washed from the land This can be the result of ……( 45 ) or a deliberate dumping of waste 36 A water B pollution C garbage 38 A faulty B careful C guilty D ocean D fond 37 A sewage B material C resource 39 A interest B D sewing environment C engine D accident 21 40 A pollutes C improves 41 A normal D marine 42 A useful product B finishes D purifies B human C animal B waste C raw D 43 A Despite C Without 44 A directly C quickly 45 A population C development B Because of D In case of B slowly D carefully B pollution D carelessness 22 True or false Sports and games make our body strong, prevent us from getting too fat and keep us healthy There are not their only uses They give us valuable practice in making eyes, brain and muscles work together Sports and games are also useful for character training Boys and girls may learn about such virtues as courage, discipline and love their country 46 Sports and games make our body strong, get too fat and keep us healthy 47 Sports and games make our eyes, brain and muscles work together 48 We can improve our characters without the help of sports and games 49 We feel more courageous, patriotic and obedient when actively take part in sports and games Word forms 50 The …………………….of English is that it is becoming simpler and simpler ( strong ) 51 A right amount of calcium added to our food will help to ……………….….our weak bones ( solid ) 52 In ancient Greece, the owl was a symbol of ……………………… ( wise ) 53 Laser beams can kill cancer cells while leaving the surrounding ones …………….…….( harm ) 54 Freedom of………………… is one of the fundamental rights ( speak ) 55 What old people fear most is …………………….( lonely ) Rewrite 56 Susan is very good singer  Susan sings 57 I started learning English two years ago  I’ve been 58 My English is not so good as yours  Your English is 59 I can’t drink much beer  I can drink 60 I don’t tell him the answer he is always from home  If 61 I didn’t know her number, so I didn’t ring her up  If 62 He didn’t take my advice, so he got in trouble  If he 63 People believe that the island was discovered by accident  The island is 64 He wrote a letter in two hours  It took 65 I’m sorry that I didn’t go to the party last Sunday  I wish that TEST I/ Pronunciation (5mks) Pick out the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest Pick out the word that has the different stress a/ typhoon b/ disaster c/ temperature d/ experience a/ eruption b/ tornado c/ tsunami d/ snowstorm a/ south b/ drought c/southern d/ cloudy a/ ancient b/ dangerous c/tail d/ animal a/ shaped b/ hired c/experienced d/ laughed II/ Vocabulary and grammar (15mks) A tropical storm is called a …………………… In North and South America when it gets 120 km per hour a/ typhoon b/ hurricane c/ tornado d/ cyclone Nowadays scientists can predict when a volcano will …………… , can’t they? a/ break b/ erupt c/ work d/ act You’d better take an umbrella ……………… it rains a/ due to b/ although c/ because of d/ just in case 23 The most ……………… earthquake in Japan occurred in 1923 a/ damage b/ destroyed c/ disastrous d/ danger Tornadoes can suck up anything that is …………… their path a/ on b/ in c/ along d/ under A large number of people …………………… in 1995 when a huge earthquake struck the city of Kobe in Japan a/ was killed b/ were killed c/ had been killed d/ killed The volcanic eruption in the Philippines in 1991 was ………………… one a/ the world largest b/ the largest world c/ the largest of the world d/ the world’s largest Most of the earthquakes in the world occur around the Pacific Rim, ………………… is known as the “Ring of Fire” a/ which b/ that c/ who d/ where We should buy some candles in case there is ……………… a/ a water cut b/ a gas cut c/ a power cut d/ no electricity off 10 Have you ever seen something that was …………… by lightning? a/ strike b/ stroke c/ stroked d/ struck 11 I can’t hear the news on television well Can you turn ………………… the volume a bit? a/ on b/ up c/ down d/ off 12 There will be thunderstorms ……………… the central highlands a/ on b/ above c/ over d/ in 13 She doesn’t want to be laughed ………………… by others a/ in b/ on c/ with d/ at 14 I didn’t remember …………… off the light before going to bed It is still on this morning a/ to turn b/ turning c/ turn d/ turned 15 During an earthquake, you should sit under a strong table or stand …………… the corner of a room a/ in b/ at c/ on d/ near Identify the error for each underlined part in the sentence 16 It is normal (A)for students to be (B)nervous when they (C)were (D)preparing for a new school year 17 Hurricanes (A)almost (B)occur never (C)during this time of year.(D) 18 The environmental damage (A)caused (B)by the oil spill will (C)likely last several years.(D) 19 This course is (A)one of a few (B)English courses offered (C)by the college each (D)month 20 Tidal (A)waves are the result (B)of an abrupt shift (C)in the underwater moving (D)of the Earth III/ Reading comprehension (5mks) Most of the people in Saragossa were attending a children’s graduation ceremony in the village school when one of the worst tornadoes in American history suddenly struck A sudden loud whistling sound made everyone sit up as the youngest child was shaking hands with the village mayor It was supposed to be a time of great happiness Instead it ended in tragedy The children were receiving their certificates when the tornado hit the village without any warning The walls of the school building fell in while most of the parents were watching the ceremony Tons of concrete were sent crashing down on them Other parents were preparing a huge meal in the school kitchen at the time of the disaster Afterwards no building in Saragossa remained standing Out of the population of 185, at least 25 were dead and a further 112 were injured “The whole village has gone,” said police officer Paul Deishler “There’s nothing at all here now It looks worse than a war zone.” What is the writer trying to show in the text? a a graduation ceremony in a village school b the damage after a flood c the serious damage after a tornado struck a village d the disappointment of all parents when the ceremony was delayed Where were most of the village people when the tornado hit the village? a at the school b at home c in the fields d in the school kitchen What could be heard when the tornado was coming? a a loud noise like thunder b a loud howl of wind c a sudden loud whistling sound d a loud horn The population of the village was ……………………… a 210 b 322 c 185 d 300 What did the police officer compare the village after the tornado with ? a as disastrous as a war field b better than a war zone c more disastrous than a war zone d more dangerous than a war 24 IV/ Multiple-choice cloze test (10mks) A volcanic eruption is possibly the most spectacular example of the incredible power of nature- and few eruptions in history have been quite as spectacular as that of Krakatoa Until the summer of 1883 this volcano, (1) …… on an island between Java and Sumatra, had been quiet for over two hundred years In May that year came the first (2) ……of renewed activity Then at 10 am on 27 August, the (3) ……island began to explode The explosion were heard 3,500 km (4) …… In Australia Clouds of ash were blown 80 km into the sky, blocking (5) ……the sun and plunging the surrounding areas into complete darkness for two and a half days This ash (6) ………the Earth several times, causing spectacular red sunsets all over the world (7) ………the following year The eruption triggered tidal waves which were recorded as far away as South America and Hawaii The biggest and most (8)…… of these waves was 37m high; it (9) …… out 36,000 people who lived in the coastal towns of Java and Sumatra For the next forty-five years the region remained quiet Then in 1927 a series of eruptions under the sea led to the (10) …… of a tiny island where Krakatoa once was This “Child of Krakatoa” now stands over 200m above sea level a/ living b/ placed c/ situated d/ stationed a/ throughout b/ beyond c/ without d/ entire a/ clues b/ flags c/ notices d/ signs a/ wasteful b/ destructive c/ aggressive d/ a/ complete b/ whole c/ total d/ full constructive a/ distant b/ away c/ long d/ far a/ cleaned b/ wiped c/ poured d/ dished a/ over b/ up c/ out d/ on 10 a/ appearance b/ picture c/ discovery a/ rounded b/ stretched c/ circled d/ surrounded d/ aspect 25 V/ Writing (10mks) A/ Write the correct forms The boss was …………… He never helps the workers ( kind ) The children are ……………….fond of this clown ( especial ) Lam Truong is my …………… singer ( favor ) The manager sacked five …………….( employ ) The goods in this shop were ………… …( displayed ) on the shelves To our great ……………… it rained on the day of the picnic ( disappoint ) I think the prices here are ………………….…( reason ) His parents have great………………….for his future ( expect ) B/ Rewrite the sentence as directed Kangaroos have long tails They come from Australia Kangaroos  A new car is expensive to buy It costs Driving a car in the town center is not allowed You are She said she liked Christmas The whole family gathered together and had fun at that time She said Mackenzine wrote four best-seller before he was twenty By the age of twenty It’s too late for us to continue our show It’s so The children are too short to reach the ceiling The children I walked to school in 20 minutes It took He spent all his money He even borrowed some from me Not only 10 In spite of the heavy rain, my father went to work Although 11 After the beginning of the opera, late-comers had to wait before taking their seats Once 12 He had hardly left the office when the telephone rang No sooner 13 Tom studies better than Jerry Jerry studies 14 It’s a long time since we became close friends We have 15 Sue will be fifteen next week It is Sue’s 16 I ‘d like someone to take me out for dinner I’d like to TEST 10 Pick out the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest: (1-3) a box b mechanics c books d sentences a mechanics b books c smokes d sentences a Treat, b heat, c beat, d sweater Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from the others in each group: (4-5) A wonder B inventor C library D inside A local B extra C declare D orphanage 26 Choose the word or phrase that best fits each of the blank spaces I wish I at the seaside tomorrow a was b were c had been d would be He was truly for her happiness a concern b concerned c concerning d concerns The oil spill has the sea a pollute b pollution c polluted d pollutant We should not _ in public places a read b litter c talk d move 10 It’s no use him really He never listens to anyone a to advice b advising c you advice d for advising 11 I’m disappointed _ people have spoiled this area a that b when c if d how 12 I am not accustomed _ on the left a to drive b to driving c driving d at driving 13 Minh’s English is excellent He speaks English a perfect b perfectly c badly d slowly 14 It would be hard to help other people _ we had a lot of money a if b unless c because d despite 15 She’s worked here she left college a when b during c since d for 16 Hearing the bell, the workers stopped _ lunch a have b having c to have d had 17 If Lan _ next Sunday, please phone me a come b will come c comes d coming 18 My father used a representative of his company a to be b to being c being d be 19 I would suggest that your brother _ harder a study b studies c should study d a and c are correct 20 They became successful they tried hard a however b so c if d because 21 I think the government should _ heavily anyone using dynamite to catch fish a allow b fine c advice d encourage 22 If we use paper, we can save trees in the forests a a lot of b more c many d less 23 The teachers advice us _ our friends’ papers a copy b to copy c not copy d not to copy 24 They looked very when they came to see me yesterday a cheer b cheerful c cheerfully d cheerfulness 25 Viet Nam is a _ country in southeast Asia a develop b developed c developing d development 26 What will happen if all the pollution go a on b to c with d off 27 Tom never throws trash _ the hedge a of b over c on d in 28 I’m looking forward to from you soon a hear b to hear c hearing d heard 29 Last night it rained so a heavy b heaviness c heaving d heavily 30 What would you to tomorrow morning, Nam? a like b rather c better d ought Find the wrong underlined part (A, B, C or D) in the following sentences 27 31 I’m please that you are working hard a b c d 32 We suggested avoid walking in the rain a b c d 33 We can reduce garbage by reuse and recycle bottles and cans a b c d 34 Burn trash will pollute the air a b c d 35 If you can’t find your place, I will help you by this map a b c d Choose the best option to fill in each of the blanks to make a meaningful passage These days it is impossible to open a newspaper without reading about the (36) we are doing to the environment The earth is being (37) _ and the future looks bad What can each of us ? We cannot clean up our (38) _rivers and seas overnight Nor can we stop the (39) _of plants and animals But we can stop adding to the problem while scientists (40) answers, and laws are passed in nature’s defense It may not be easy to (41) _your lifestyle completely but some steps are easy to take: (42) _the amount of driving you do, or use as little plastic as possible It is also easy to save energy, (43) _also reduces household bills We must all (44) _a personal decision to work for the future of our planet (45) _we want to ensure a better world for our grandchildren 36 a harm b damage c destruction d ruin 41 a alter b change c transform d turn 37 a threatened b taken over c pushed back d occupied 42 a cut off b cut out c cut in d cut down 38 a poisoned b polluted c poisonous d polluting 43 a of which b of that c which d that 39 a death b appearance c disappearance d 44 a get b come c give d make ruin 45 a if b whether c when d while 40 a look for b look into c look up d look over Read the passage and the true / false Most of the world's energy comes from the sun The sun's energy is in wood, oil, and other things that people use for energy People use many sources of energy Ancient people used only their arms, hands, and simple tools until they discovered fire Later, people learned to use the energy of the wind to sail ships Then they learned to use animals to work In the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, people began to use machines The first machines used steam They burned coal to heat water The hot water turned into steam, and the steam engine did the work Later, people began to use the gasoline engine, and today people are using nuclear energy Energy is one of the basic concepts, or ideas, of physics It is the ability to work Without energy we could not live We need energy to work, and scientists are always looking for new sources of energy 46 None of the world's energy comes from the sun 49 We will be all right without energy 47 Wind, steam, and gasoline are sources of energy 50 We need new sources of energy 48 People used steam to operate the first machines Use the correct form of the words in brackets: 51 He was an …………… man Therefore all of us were …………………… in talking to him (interest) 52 ……………… … You passed the exam successfully (congratulate) 53 Let me congratulate you on your ………………… (nominate) 54 Water is a ………………… … liquid (color) 55 He turned off the …………………… when he went out of the house (electric) 56 The new law will become ………………… next month (effect) 57 The report stresses the ………………… of eating plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables.(necessary) 58 We felt such a sense of ……………………, up the hills alone (free) 59 They were so …………………… that my son had been chosen for the national team (pride) 60 You have to try to keep ……………… … as you grow older.(act) Rewrite these sentences as required: 61 Why don’t you go to the dentist?  I suggest that 28 62 A bomb caused a lot of damage It went off this morning  A bomb which 63 Mai is very sleepy She tries to finish her homework  Even though 64 A girl is now in the hospital She was injured in the accident  The girl 65 What about using energy-saving bulbs?  Shall 66 His wife said, “ Let’s go out for dinner.”  His wife suggested 67 She is poor She lives in happiness  Although 68 It rained, so we couldn’t go out  We couldn’t 29 ... be held at the end of this month A that B who C it D this If people ……………………………energy, there will be no shortage of electricity A save B saving C will save D would save 10 The air is polluted... of doing this Secondly, ships drop about million tons of garbage into the sea each year Thirdly, there are oil spills from ships A ship has an ……( 39 ) and oil leaks from the vessel.This not... and in England (measure) 50 Can you tell me the ……………………………of this room ? (measure) Rewrite 51 Tom is so clever that he can learn this language in a short time  Tom can learn