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Question 1: Pronunciation
A. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
1/ a. cloth
b. clothes
c. both
d. bath
2/ a. used
b. worked
c. watched
d. practiced
3/ a. cow
b. slow
c. shower
d. brown
B. Choose the word whose main stress pattern is placed differently from the others.
1/ a. ancient
b. attack
c. alive
d. across
2/ a. design
b. mention
c. prefer
d. inspire
Question 2: Choose the word or phrase (a, b, c or d) that best fits the blank space in each
sentence.
1. Please . off your shoes when you come in the room.
a. bring
b. take
c. remove
d. put
2. His new CD will be .. sale in January.
a. to
b. for
c. in
d. on
3. He failed the test because he didnt follow his teachers ..
a. prayers
b. sentences
c. lessons
d. instructions
4. Should all motorcyclists be to wear helmets ?
a. interested
b. dangerous
c. impressed
d. compulsory
5. Sara didnt hear the phone. She
a. sleeps
b. slept
c. used to sleep
d. was sleeping
6. I wish I you some money for your rent, but I am broken myself.
a. can lend
b. would lend c. could lend d. will lend
7. The country now known as Myanmar .. Burma.
a. called
b. be called
c. used to be called
d. has called
8. The university has an international .. as a center of excellence.
a. academy
b. experience c. scenery
d. reputation
9. Vietnam is a rice .. country.
a. export
b. exported
c. exporting
d. exports.
10. Lets go swimming, .? The weather is beautiful today.
a. shall we
b. dont we
c. will you
d. wont you
Question 3: Supply the correct form of the words in the brackets to complete the sentences
below.
1. No one wears clothes like that anyone. They are terribly ..(fashion)
2. If you want to attend the course, you must pass the . examination (write)
3. The cause him a lot of difficulties. (pronounce)
4. The show brought . to millions of the viewers. (enjoy)
5. I did it without any (arrange)
6. The knife is , it cant cut anything. (use)
7. It was very of you to leave the medicine where the children could get it (care).
8. Most of the .. have lived here all their lives. (village)
9. He made a of Roman coins and medals. (collect)
10. Trinh Cong Son is one of most well-known .. in Viet Nam. (music)
Question 4: Supply the correct form of the verbs in bracket to complete the sentences
below.
1. I think this car needs (repair)...
2. I (have).. my car (steal) .when I parked it in the street.
3. She felt that she (look at).
4. Before he let us (go). he made us (promise). (not tell) anyone what we (see)
. .
5. You (tell) me how (do) this kind of homework many time, but I feel sorry that I
cant manage to do it by myself.
Everyone wants to reduce pollution. But pollution problem is ______ (1) complicated as
it is serious. It is complicated ____(2) much pollution. But pollution is caused by things that
benefit people. For example, exhaust _______(3) automobiles cause a large percentage of all air
pollution. But automobiles _______ (4) transportation for millions of people. Factory discharge
much of the material _____ (5) pollutes the air and water, but factories give employment to a
large ______ (6) of people. Too much fertilizer or pesticide can ruin soil. But fertilizers and
pesticide ____ (7) important aids to the growing of crops. Thus, to end _____ (8) greatly reduces
pollution immediately, people would have to ____ (9) using many things that benefit them. Most
people do not want to do that, of course. But pollution can ______ (10) gradually reduced in
several ways.
Question 9: Rewrite the following sentence, beginning as shown, so that the meaning stays
the same.
1. My brother has stopped smoking now.
My brother used
2. Sorting out stamps takes him two hours a week.
He spends
3. The garage is servicing my car on Sunday
I am
4. He grows up more. He is more intelligent.
The more..
5. Turn off all the switches before leaving the workshop.
All the switches
6. The playground was very wet. They had to put off the football match until later.
The playground was so
7. Someone should tell him never to do that again.
He
8. Although Macy was sad at losing the contest, she managed to smile.
In spite
9. The bridge was so slow that the bus couldnt go under it.
It was
10. The bad weather delayed the flight.
Due to
Question 10: Choose the underline word or phrase (a, b, c or d) that needs correcting.
1. I have got three brothers, none of them is married.
2. I would love coming to your wedding, but it isnt possible.
3. Passengers are advised not to leave their luggage attended.
4. My father said that he was leaving to Hanoi the next day.
5. Ben had to save a few money so that he could go to school in the fall.
TEST NO 2
Question 1: Pronunciation
A. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
1/ a. primary
b. divide
c. comprise
d. religion
2/ a. school
b. children
c. Chinese
d. church
3/ a. impressed
b. disappointed
c. wished
d. stopped
B. Choose the word whose main stress pattern is placed differently from the others.
1/ a. correspond
b. recreation
c. museum
d. entertainment
2/ a. worship b. climate
c. comprise
d. separate
Question 2: Choose the word or phrase (a, b, c or d) that best fits the blank space in each
sentence.
1. He was very impressed . the efficiency of the staff.
a. on
b. by
c. to
d. in
2. They moved away five years ago, but we still..
a. keep pace with
b. keep in touch
c. get out of d. take up on
3. He failed the test because he didnt follow his teachers .
a. a. prayers
b. sentences
c. lessons
d. instructions
4. Should all motorcyclists be to wear helmets?
a. interested
b. dangerous
c. impressed
d. compulsory
5. US dollars are considered common in international transactions.
a. currency
b. money
c. value
d. support
6. Jane and I are pen pals. They .. with each other twice a month.
a. comprise
b. touch
c. correspond d. separate
7. The country now known as Myanmar .. Burma.
a. called
b. be called
c. used to be called
d. has called
8. The university has an international .. as a center of excellence.
a. academy
b. experience c. scenery
d. reputation
9. After a month. Hoa got used to in her new school.
a. study
b. studying
c. studied
d. is studying
10. He has every quiet and . life in the big, empty house.
a. by himself b. alone
c. only
d. lonely
Question 3: Supply the correct form of the words in the brackets to complete the sentences
below.
1. He fell off his bike, but his were not serious. (injure)
2. The shop .. showed me a lot of new models. (assist)
3. You shouldnt talk about her characters only through her (appear)
4. She felt alone and (friend)
5. We need to get more young people .. in the sport. (interest)
6. The knife is , it cant cut anything. (use)
7. Bell demonstrated his invention. (success)
8. the barber cut my hair too short. (luck)
9. Nam is very .. kind and generous. (social)
10. You cant predict the weather here. It is very . (change)
Question 4: Supply the correct form of the verbs in bracket to complete the sentences
below.
1. I (not see) Alan for ages. When I last (see) him, he (try) to find a job in London.
2. Most children enjoy (allow) (stay) up late when there is something interesting on TV.
3. Someone (travel) behind us. I think we (follow).
4. A bad accident (happen) on Highway 95 last night when people (go) home from stadium. The
bus (carry) the people hit the truck in front.
Question 5: Fill in the blanks with the suitable prepositions.
TEST NO 3
Question 1: Pronunciation
A. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
1/ a. campus
b. practice
c. language
d. favorite
2/ a. qualify
b. scenery
c. grocery
d. academy
3/ a. speak
b. need
c. heart
d. read
B. Choose the word whose main stress pattern is placed differently from the others.
1/ a. foreign
b. practice
c. examine
d. language
2/ a. academic b. reputation
c. experience d. intermediate
Question 2: Choose the word or phrase (a, b, c or d) that best fits the blank space in each
sentence.
1. If I want to .. your speaking, you should speak English with your friends.
a. pass
b. describe
c. express
d. improve
2. Students will a two hour examination at the end of the year.
a. take
b. make
c. do
d. come
3. The perfume has been . in all the womens magazines.
a. recognized b. advertised
c. impressed
d. read
4. Learning a foreign language also includes learning the .. of country.
a. reputation b. scenery
c. culture
d. nature
5. Mathew said he was meeting a friend at the station later.
a. this day
b. that day
c. the day
d. the previous day
6. We took many pictures . the sky was cloudy.
a. though
b. because
c. and
b. but
7. I dont know whether she will come .. not.
a. and
b. or
c. but
d. so
8. They stopped for a while, then went to paint the door.
a. in
b. on
c. at
d. for
I used......................................................................................................................................
6. We started living here fifteen years ago.
We have..................................................................................................................................
7. I last wrote to my uncle in July.
I havent ................................................................................................................................
8. It is a long time since we became close friends.
We have..................................................................................................................................
9. Tam doesnt type as fast as she used to.
Tam used................................................................................................................................
10. Nhung will be fifteen years old next week.
It is Nhungs ..........................................................................................................................
Question 8: Each sentence has one mistake. Underline it and correct it
1. This parcel isnt more heavy as that one.
2. Surface mail is many cheaper than airmail.
3. Did you ever read short stories by Nam Cao?
4. Shall you close the window for me, please?
5. The boy falls off his bike and hit his head on the road.
6. The ambulance will be there for about ten minutes.
7. The book was written by Jack London is very popular in the world.
8. What happens to the glass when it is sending to the factory?
9. The man hardly pays attention to his wifes daily reactions, doesnt he?
10. Ten kilometers are a long way for me to walk.
Question 9: Read the text carefully, then choose the correct answer (a, b, c or d).
Jeans are most popular kind of clothing in the world. They are popular almost everywhere
and with everyone. They are considered not just practical but very fashionable as well. But what
do you know about the history of jeans? Who made the first jeans?
Levi Strauss, a young immigrant from Germany, arrived in San Franciso in 1850.
California was in the middle of the Gold Rush. Thousands of men were coming to California to
dig for gold. And Strauss came to sell canvas, a heavy fabric used for tents, to these gold miners.
One day Strauss saw that the miners needed strong clothes for work. He got an idea. He quickly
took some of his canvas and made it into pants. These pants were what the miners needed. They
were very strong and lasted a long time. The pants because popular immediately.
Later Strauss wanted to make his pants even better, so he stared making his pants from
cotton cloth that was softer than canvas but just as strong. This fabric came from Nimes, a city in
Christopher Columbus used denim for the sails of his ships. Sailors in Genoa, Italy, wore denim
United States, but their name and their kind of clothe came from Italy and France.
1. Levis Strauss came to California..
a. to dig for gold
b. to sell jean
c. to sell canvas for tents
d. to explore the land
2. What did the miners need?
a. a heavy fabric for tents
b. strong clothes for work
c. gold mines
d. pants made of canvas
3. How did Strauss improve his pants?
a. He used a fabric called denim to make his pants.
b. He took some of his canvas and made it into pants.
c. He imported pants from Nimes, a city in France.
d. He named his pants after sailors from Genoa, Italy.
4. The word practical in paragragh 1 means .
a. cheap
b. useful
c. attractive
d. typical
5. Which of the following statements is not true?
a. Levis Strauss was the first person to make jeans.
b. The name of jeans came from Europe.
TEST NO 4
Question 1: Pronunciation
A. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
1/ a. proud
b. around
c. town
d. although
2/ a. leave
b. dead
c. teach
d. meal
3/ a. priority
b. sticky
c. spring
d. charity
B. Choose the word whose main stress pattern is placed differently from the others.
1/ a. decorate
b. nominate
c. Describe
d. Celebrate
2/ a. Activity
b. Congratulate
c. Distinguish
d. Compliment
Question 2: Choose the word or phrase (a, b, c or d) that best fits the blank space in each
sentence.
1. poisonous gases are pumped .. the atmosphere every day.
a. on
b. into
c. in
d. over
2. . want to know more information about the food they buy.
a. consumers b. producers c. manufacturers
d. sellers
3. What time should Eric start to work? I suggest here about 7.30
a. that he should be
b. that he will be
c. him to be
d. him being
4. He never advance in his job he improves his language skill.
a. if
b. otherwise
c. only if
d. unless
5. The air in the city .. with traffic fumes.
a. is heavy polluted
b. heavily is polluted
c. is heavily polluted
d. polluted heavily
6. Ill be glad to help her .. need some help.
a. should she b. if she will
c. if she
d. if she might
7. The children are looking forward to Christmas
a. talking about
b. waiting for c. hoping
d. thinking about with pleasure
8. Look out! There is a car coming.
a. Hurry up
b. dont look in
c. be careful
d. go straight ahead
9. Wed better get . to check the wiring before we start decorating
a. a plumber
b. a mechanic c. an electrician
d. a consumer
10. . take the train instead of the bus? Its much faster.
a. Why not
b. Why dont c. How about d. Lets
Question 3: Supply the correct form of the words in the brackets to complete the sentences
below.
1. Many house hold .. are expensive to run (apply)
2. Newzeland is growing reputation as a of wine. (produce)
3. We were impressed by the speed and .. of the new system. (efficient)
4. Many new cars have much lower fuel . (consume)
5. The demand for energy and fuel is expected to increase .. (dramatic)
6. Some .. groups have declared a boycott of tourism on the island. (environment)
7. Polluted water can . do harm to peoples health. (direct)
8. Jackson canceled the concert, to the great .. of his fans. ( disappoint)
8. Someone must have taken my bag. I clearly remember.it by the window and now it
has gone.
a. leaving
b. left
c. to leave
d. leave
9. If you go doing and you will endin serious trouble.
a. up / with
b. on / with
c. off / with
d. out / up
10. They didnt see each other againthe fall.
a. since
b. in
c. from
d. until
Question III: Supply the correct form of the words in the brackets to complete the
sentences below.
1. You should try to study hard to..her knowledge. (good)
2. A lot of colorful lighting.the garden. (beauty)
3. The organization is run on a voluntary.. . (base)
4. We are selling these toys at a veryprice. (compete)
5. I am just a beginner in.with her. (compare)
6. The new film is..good. (exception)
7. You need a lot of ..to be a teacher. (lose)
8. She felt a sense of ..when her friend went to live abroad. (patient)
9. Im afraid you arent suitably.for the job. (qualification)
10. Most British homes have a..of four TV channels. (choose)
11. Most birdsin the winter. (migratory)
12. To his disappointment, the experiment was . (product)
Question IV: Supply the correct form of verbs in the bracket to complete the sentences
below.
1. When we (take).our exams, we (have)..a holiday.
2. You (know)the way to the Global theater?. No. then I (show).you
3. I dont think he (change)..in thirty years I (know).him.
4. If the train (maintain)this speed, by this time tomorrow we (be)..in
Hue for two hours.
5. I wish that he (work)..harder, but it (be)..too late now.
6. Even though they (look)for a flat for a month now, they (not be )
..able to find one anywhere.
7. If you (catch)..that plane, You (be).late now.
8. I am sorry I (forget).already her name which you (give)me some days
before.
9. The police (just put)up a railing here (prevent) people from
(rush)..out of the station and (dash).straight across the road.
10. It is no good (write)..to him. He never answers letters. The only thing (do)
..is (go)and (see) him.
Question V: Fill in the blank with the suitable prepositions.
1. The girl returned..the excursionthe factory quite late..the
afternoon.
2. If you happen to come.my lost paper while you are looking ..your book, let
me know..oncetelephone.
3. There was no hotelthe village, so they prepared small tentsthe athletes,
each two people.
4. When I returned home.work, I found a message.me. my friend had
telephoned and said that he had changed his mind and wouldnt go ..the excursion
us..Monday.
5. My watch has runbecause I forgot to wind itbefore going.bed last night.
Question VI: Fill in the blanks with the right word.
a. Hurry / be in a hurry.
1. Well, I cant stay longer, I . I have got much work to do.
A SAMPLE TEST 1
Question I: pronunciation
A/ choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the
others.
1. A. tunic
B. slit
C. design
D. ethnic
2. A. clothes
B. cloth
C. ethnic
D. think
3. A. stopped
B. designed
C. embroidered
D. used
B/ choose the word whose main stress pattern is not the same as that of the others.
1. A. material
B. university C. majority
D. embroider
2. A. design
B. mention
C. prefer
D. inspire
Question II: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in each
sentence.
1. Jeans.of heavy cotton cloth called denim.
A. Make
B. have made C. is made
D. are made
2. In the 1990, the sale of jeans stopped.
A. To grow
B. growing
C. grow
D.to be grown
3. She moved to France but we still keep in
A. Writing
B. touch
C. meeting
D. contact
4. A.is a person whose job is to decide how to make things or decide their shape
or appearance.
A. Sailor
B. pen pal
C. writer
D. designer
5. Maths and English are compulsory subjects on this course.
A. Effective
B. required
C. separated
D. difficult
6. Do you know.?
A. When come the bus
B.when does the bus come
C. when will the bus come
D. when the bus comes
7. When we cant hear clearly. Get ..the microphone, please.
A. far away
B. close to
C. next to
D. out of
8. Alice didnt expectto Bills party.
A. asking
B. being askedD. to ask
D. to be asked
9. The BBC world service broadcasts.the world.
A. over
B. around
D. through
D. throughout
10. she spends hours every day justnet.
A. making
B. breaking
D. surfing
D. looking
Question III: Use the correct form of the words given to complete each sentence.
I lived in the Middle East for a while, and when I went out, I had to obey the local custom
of wearing something over my head and wearing a dress that covered my whole body. At first, I
found it a real nuisance, but after a while, I got used to it and even started to like it. You feel
really secure, and also you dont have to worry about what to wear all the time.
1. The writer.
a. Live in the Middle East now.
b. Was constrained to wear national costume
c. Obeyed the local custom eagerly.
d. Wears traditional costume whenever she goes out.
2. The word it in the paragraph refers to..
a. Custom
b. dress
c. costume
d. veil
3. How did she feel about the costume at first?
a. Annoyed
b. secure
c. excited
d. interested
4. After wearing the costume for a while, the writer thought..
a. It was practical b. it was secure c. it was strong d. it was fashionable
5. Which of the following statements is not mentioned in the passage?
a. The national costume consists of a long dress and a veil.
b. After a while, the writer had become accustomed to wearing the costume.
c. The writer felt confident and safe when she wore the costume.
d. The writer is a Muslim.
Question VIII: Each of the following sentences has a mistake, find and correct it.
1. What easy to learn language English is!
2. In case it may rain hard this afternoon, you should take the raincoat with you.
3. The hardware of that computer was infected by some new viruses.
4. It is really annoyed to talk to such a stubborn person like him.
5. You are tired although you stayed up too late to watch TV last night.
Question IX: Write complete sentences, using the words and phrases provided.
1. Although / weather bureau / predict / there / be / heavy rain / it / sunny / this afternoon.
2. Tam and Linh / who / not / come to class / yesterday / explain / absence / teacher.
3. The watch / which / give / me / by / mother / 14th birthday / be / avaluable gift.
4. English / French / speak / Canada.
5. Thousands of people / save / because / scientists / warn / them / tidal wave.
TEST NO 6
Question I: Pronunciation
A/ choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.
1. A. cream
B. death
C. ready
D. peasant
2. A. traveled
B. stared
C. landed
D. seemed
3. A. chat
B. panic
C. park
D. passenger
B/ Choose the word whose main stress pattern is not the same as that of the others.
1. A. technology B. comfortable
C. majority
D. experience
2. A. repair
B. harrow
C. arrive
D. announce
Question II: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in each
sentence.
1. She got..as soon as the clock went..
A. Over / on
B. up / out
C. up / off
D. on /off
2. We should arrive..London tomorrow.
A. In
B. at
C. to
D. on
3. The plane from Dallastwo hours late, so I missed my connecting flight from
Frankfurt to London.
A. Took on
B. took in
C. took over
D. took off
4. A..is a person whose job is to decide how to make things or decide their
shape or appearance.
A. Sailor
B. pen pal
C. writer
D. designer
5. We seldom see each other anymore.
A. SometimesB. occasionally
C. frequently D. rarely
6. Air pollution reachedlevels in some cities.
A. Danger
B. dangerous C. dangerously
D. endanger
7. Its time tothe kids ready for bed.
A. Prepare
B. get
C. take
D. make
8. We had a nice chat over a cup of tea.
A. Formal talk
B. informal talk
C. serious talk D. long talk
9. It was a difficult time, but we never gave up hope.
A. Stopped
B. continued
C. had
D. offered
10. He was unequalified and totally..
A. ExperienceB. inexperience
C. experiencedD. inexperienced
Question III: Use the correct form of the words given to complete each sentence.
1. Please .your seatbelt. The plane is taking off. (fast)
2. I was so much.by the film. (interest)
3. My car is too much.to take on a long journey. (rely)
4. The old lady hid all her..under the floor. (save)
5. In her., she was a well known athlete. (young)
6. The gas from the chemical factory has caused serious (pollute)
7. The restaurant is now under new (manage)
8. You money will be refunded if the goods are not to your (satisfy)
9. He used all his.to force the door open. (strong)
10. The government has promised to deal with the problem of.among the young
people. (employ)
Question IV: Give the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
1. The trees (plant)..since it (stop)..raining.
2. The man kept on (work)though it (begin).rain.
3. Lend me your rubber. I (make)a mistake and I want (rub)it out.
4. I (see)you yesterday. You (drink).ginger beer at a caf but you
(not see).me.
5. I hear you (just get).married. when the ceremony (take)..place?
Question V: Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word.
Public transport in London is very expensive. The fare(1) on the length of the
journey, you cannot buy books of tickets(2) advance. Children (3)sixteen pay
half, and those under five travel free. You usually (4) bus tickets from a conductor,
but on some buses you pay the drivers. Most London ..(5) are double deckers. On the
(6) railway you buy your tickets from a .(7) or ticket office, and give
it(8) at the(9) of a journey. Not all trains from platform go to(10)
place, so watch the signs. The last train leaves at about 00 -15.
Question VI: Rewrite the following sentences, beginning as shown so the meaning stays
unchanged.
1. He was sorry he didnt say goodbye to her at the airport.
He regretted..
TEST NO 7
Question I: Pronunciation
A/ choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.
1. A. chance
B. teaching
C. chemistry
D. children
2. A. son
B. postman
C. above
D. stone
3. A. great
B. teacher
C. street
D. receive
B/ Choose the word whose main stress pattern is not the same as that of the others.
1. A. physics
B. history
C. biology
D. chemistry
2. A. important
b. profession C. geography D. literature
Question II: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in each
sentence.
1. The main post office is not far..the library.
A. To
B. with
C. away
D. from
2. They are all so pretty. I dont know.one to choose.
A. What
B. whose
C. which
D. how
3. She is very interested in teachingbecause she loves working with children.
A. Semester
B. communication
C. work
D. profession
4. She was disappointed to fail in two of her four..
A. Schools
B. classes
C. lessons
D. subjects
5. He tried to make his speech more
A. Entertain
B. entertainingC. entertained D. entertainment
6. Our coach was ..in a traffic jam and got to Healthrow forty minutes late.
A. Fastened
B. fixed
C. joined
D. stucked
7. Most people start to lose their memory as they get older.
A. Ability to remember
C. feeling of admiration
B. Ability to impress
D. ability to affect.
8. I didnt like it in the city at first. But now here.
A. I got used to living
C. I am used to live
B. I am used to living
D. I used to live
9. Which team..the game?
A. Did it win
B. did they win
C. won
D. won it
10. There is nothing you can do about situation, so it is no useabout it.
A. To worry
B. worrying
C. worry
D. in worrying
Question III: Use the correct form of the word given to complete each sentence.
1. I enjoywith the other students. (social)
My lawyer advised.
Question VII: Choose A, B, c or D that best fits each of numbered blank.
I (1).my teaching career nearly ten years ago. I spent six years (2) a remote
village (3)the villagers were very poor and the living standard was very low.
Sometimes I was very disappointed (4).bad living condition and low pay. I was
really homesick. However, at that time, with my youth (5)., I tried best to devote (6)
to the noblest career, that was teaching. I love my poor little students. They were
living in (7).but they could not (8)..from empty mind.
I am proud (9)myself to be a teacher, a hard working boatman taking my
students to the destination of (10)
1. A. begin
B. began
C. have begun
D. had begun
2. A. teach
B. to teach
C. teaching
D. taught
3. A. which
B. there
C. when
D. where
4. A. in spite of
B. because of C. because
D. though
5. A. enthusiasm
B. movement C. emotion
D. culture
6. A. my time B. my career
C. my duty
D. myself
7. A. poor
B. poverty
C. debt
D. shortage
8. A. bear
B. cope with
C. suffer
D. manage
9. A. in
b. on
C. about
D. of
10. A. knowledge
B. competenceC. background
D. experience
Question VIII: Each sentence below has a mistake, find and correct it.
1. In order to not forget things, I put a string around my finger.
2. Get more exercise appears to be the best way to lose weight.
3. Id rather to stay at home than go out tonight.
4. Lets stop to watch so much TV now, so that we can read or go out instead.
5. Can you tell me where were you born, Nam?
6. She is always annoying about something.
7. The severely disabled needs full- time care.
8. Helen Keller, who was both blind and deafness, overcame her inabilities with the help of
her teacher, Ann Sullivan.
9. Lake Superior, that lies on the US Canadian border, is the largest lake in North America.
10. I am very truly grateful to all what you have done for me.
TEST NO 8
Question I: pronunciation.
A/ choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.
1. A. language
B. package
C. mathematics
D. marvelous
2. A. chemistry B. prepare
C. receive
D. degree
3. A. private
B. diploma
C. guide
D. write
B/ Choose the word whose main stress pattern is not the same as that of the others.
1. A. backgroundB. career
C. secondary D. private
2. A. scientific
B. atomic
C. impossible D. professor
Question II: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in each
sentence.
1. Marie Curie was born..November 7th, 1867.
A. In
B. on
C. at
D. from
2. Our thanks go to everybody who has workedthis project.
A. In
B. on
C. at
D. from
3. She earned a degree in Physics and went on to take another degree in Mathematics.
A. Decided
B. determined C. continued
D. harboured
4. The new road should helptraffic problem.
A. Raise
B. create
C. ease
D. cause
5. There is no.explanation for what happened.
A. Scientist
B. scientific
C. scientifically
D. science
6. Interpreters should be highlyas well as fluent.
A. Educated
B. educating
C. education
D. educational
7. The man looked familiar. I ..him somewhere.
A. Saw
B. have seen
C. had seen
D. see
8. Last night a tornado swept through Rockville. It..everything in its path.
A. Destroyed B. was destroyed
C. had destroyed
D. has destroyed
9. In 1903, Marie became the first woman..a doctor of science degree.
A. Received
B. receiving
C. receives
D. to receive
10. The police officer stopped us and asked us where..
A. Were we going B. are we going
C. we are going
D. we were going
Question III: Use the correct form of the word given to complete each sentence.
1. When Peter retired, it was greatto the Brazilian soccer. (lose)
2. My teacher..me to take this exam. (courage)
3. She is not clever, but she is extremelyand so she ought to pass the exam. (study)
4. All of his are about love. (poet)
5. Her fat her would like her to run one of his shops, but she finds shop keeping
totally (interest)
6. I believe you because I know you are. (truth)
7. Hed like a job as a chef, but the problem is that he is totally..(train)
8. The factory was. . So the management tried to cut costs by making some
workers redundant. (complete)
9. It is really quite.that we should have been at the same college without having
met before. (ordinary)
10. The thing I hate most about him is his.. (selfish)
Question IV: Give the correct form of the verbs in the bracket.
1. It is about time something (do)about the traffic problem in the city center.
2. I am going to take a taxi. Six miles (be)..too far for me to walk.
3. Can I borrow your scissors? Mine (be) not sharp enough.
4. When I (look)..at my suitcase, I could see that someone (try).to open it.
5. He told me that he (attend).the our wedding tomorrow.
6. You (ever read)the stories (write)by Langston Hughues?
7. Why are you under the table? You (look)for something?
8. I am hungry because I (not have).breakfast or lunch.
Question V: Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word.
Do you like sports? you can hear this..(1) very often. Many people answer Yes, I
do, and..(2)think about watching a game of football at a stadium or(3) TV while
sitting in a comfortable armchair. But watching sport events and going in for sports.(4) two
different things. Lets hope that you prefer the second.
Sport holds.(5) important place in our life. When you listen to the radio early in the
morning, you can always ..(6) sports news. when you open a newspaper, you will always
find..(7) about some games or other or an article about your favourite kind of sport.
Especially interesting are stories..(8) famous men or women in the world of sport, how they
became champions and about.(9) plans for the future.
TV programs about(10) are also popular, and you can watch something interesting
practically every day.
Question 6: Rewrite the following sentences, beginning as shown so the meaning stays
unchanged.
1. No one has seen Peter since the day of the party.
- Peter.
2. We havent seen him for over twenty years.
- It is.
3. She went to the zoo last year and that is where she saw a real tiger for the first time.
- Before she.
4. We couldnt drive because of the fog.
- The fog prevented
5. He used to depend his money for money.
- No longer
6. It is the most interesting novel I have ever read.
- I have
7. Although she lived in difficult conditions, she worked very hard.
- In spite of..
8. The flight to London lasted more than three hours.
- It..
9. The weather was so bad that we couldnt go sailing.
- The weather was not..
10. The plane took off before we arrived at the airport.
- By the time
Question VII: Choose A, B, C or D that best fit each of the numbered blank.
The table tennis match was very enjoyable before (1).lit a cigarette and ruined the
evening. After (2)smoking, they let the cigarette fall on the wooden floor.
Unfortunately, they dropped it without putting it out but (3).paid any attention to it. Even
the woman (4).next to the man with the cigarette did not notice. Soon, however, there
was (5)..smoke. suddenly flames (6)..up into the air. Someone immediately ran out
of the room (7).the fire brigate. Two or three men got some buckets of water (8)
the fire, but it was useless. Everyone in the large but (9)very frightened. The next moment,
people rushed towards to the main doors. Before the fire brigate arrived, the whole building was
on fire. On (10)the burning building, one of the fire men succeeded in rescuing an old
woman.
1. A. someone
B. anyone
C. no one
D. something
2. A. finish
B. finishing
C. finished
D. finishes
3. A. someone
B. anyone
C. no one
D. everyone
4. A. she was
B. was
C. who was
D. she
5. A. a lot of
B. many
C. a few
D. a little
6. A. shoot
B. shoots
C. shot
D. shooting
7. A. phone
B. phoning
C. to phone
D. for phoning
8. A. to put out
B. they put outC. putting out D. put out
9. A. was
B. were
C. has
D. have
10. A. enter
B. entering
C. entered
D. he entered
Question VIII: Each sentence below has a mistake, find and correct it.
1. I am usually right about the weather, am not I?
2. Ann old man walking along the reroad stopped talking to us.
3. Mike usually drives to work, but today he walks.
4. Despite most mushrooms are edible, some species cause serious poisoning.
5. Today we know that the earth is one of nine planets whose orbit the sun.
6. Do you want to get up by yourself, or would you like me to wake up you?
7. I bought this new software for learning Chinese.
8. Are you ready? It is time we go.
9. I am tired because I am not used to stay up late.
10. All the people were invited to the party found it boring.
3. Thousands of people turned up for the pop Festival where the big .. was Bob Dylan.
(attract)
4. It was .. of you to make fun of him like that. (kind)
5. She was very .. when my husband died. (sympathize)
6. Ill never forget the . you have shown to me. (kind)
7. There is a . that he will come tomorrow. (possible)
8. He gave no . for his absence. (explain)
9. I wish you a very happy (retire)
10. Id like to show my latest .. which I have called Boats on lake (create)
Question IV: Give the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
1. When we (get) to the restaurant, we (find) that nobody (remember) to reserve a table.
2. I want to be the first person (tell) her the news. But I was too late. Someone (already tell) her.
3. The children are filthy. Where they (be)?
4. I am going to bed. I (work) for hours and I am tired.
5. This time next year, we (study) at a university in Hanoi.
6. He described the accident as if he (see) it himself.
7. The girl (sit) next to me is very clever and hard working.
8. You (walk) to fast. Thats why you are tired.
Question 5: Fill in each numbered blanks with one suitable word.
One of the first novels in the history of literature was written in English in 1719 was
Robinson Crusoe (1) Daniel Defoe.
Daniel Defoe was born in London in the (2) school, he worked in his fathers shop
and . (4) articles for newspapers. Defoe visited many countries and met many people. That
helped him much in . (5) writings.
In 1719, when Defoe was sixty years old, he wrote the . (6) Robinson Crusoe which
made him famous. Robinson in Defoes novel lived on the island for twenty eight years. People
liked the novel in English and in many . (8) countries. Daniel Defoe wrote other books but
his novel Robinson Crusoe is the (9) famous. Defoe was not a rich man when he ..
(10) in 1731.
Question VI: Rewrite the following sentences, beginning as shown so the meaning stays
unchanged.
1. It was my breakfast time when Susan rang.
I was.........................................................................................................................................
2. You can get off this train at Bath.
This train..................................................................................................................................
3. The last time I went swimming was when we were in Spain.
I havent ..................................................................................................................................
4. They spoke too quickly for us to understand.
they spoke so............................................................................................................................
5. We arrived too late to see the first part of the film.
We didnt .................................................................................................................................
6. Whats the weight of your suitcase?
How .........................................................................................................................................?
7. How tall is Peter?
What.........................................................................................................................................?
8. I am sorry that I broke the glass said Peter.
Peter apologized ......................................................................................................................
9. I was drowning, but he saved me.
If he..........................................................................................................................................
10. Sally is cleverest student in the class.
Nobody ....................................................................................................................................
Question VII: Each sentences below has a mistake, find and correct it.
1. Before the 1920s, no women have voted in national election in the USA.
2. As every other nation, the United States use to define its unit of currency, the dollar, in term of
the gold standard.
3. Water that has had the minerals removed called soft water.
4. According to many educators, television should not become a replacement for good teachers
and neither are computers.
5. He borrowed the money so that he finished his education.
6. Every student needs a social security number so that he can get a university identification card
done.
7. Stare at a computer screen for a long time can cause severe eyestrain.
8. Our teacher usually has us to give oral reports.
9. If you had listened to your roommate, you wouldnt have been in trouble now.
10. a victim of the influenza virus usually suffers with a headache, fever, chills, and body ache.
TEST NO 10:
Question 1: Pronunciation
A. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
1/ a. consist
b. convenient c. today
d. modern
2/ a. clothes
b. cloth
c. ethnic
d. think
3/ a. practical b. tradition
c. fashion
d. pattern
B. Choose the word whose main stress pattern is placed differently from the others.
1/ a. fashionable
b. convenient c. traditional
d. minorities
2/ a. freedom b. uniform
c. pagoda
d. favorite
Question 2: Choose the word or phrase (a, b, c or d) that best fits the blank space in each
sentence.
1. The police stated that the accident . soon.
a. will be investigated
b. had investigated
c. is being investigated
d. would be investigated
2. There are chances that Manchester United tha last match against Liverpool.
a. won b. will win
c. has won
d. would win
3. Doctor advise too many hours watching television.
a. not to spend
b. not being spent
c. not spend
d. not spending
4. .. to the national park before, Sue was amazed to see the panda
a. Being not
b. Not having been
c. Have not been
d. having not been
5. Hardly .. the captain of the team when he had to face problems.
a. had he been appointed
b. did he appoint
c. was he being appointed
d. was he appointed
6. I think he will join us, ..?
a. doesnt he
b. wont he
c. will he
d. dont he
7. I am sorry. I have forgotten .. a table at the restaurant for you.
a. reserving
b. to reserve
c. having reserved d. to be reserved
8. .. our children may be, we cant go picnicking in this weather.
a. Though excited
b. Excited as
c. Because of excited
d. exciting
9. I am leaving the key under the pot in the garden . you should be home earlier than usual.
a. because
b. in case
c. so that
d. though
10. Be patient . you wont succeed.
a. because
b. or
c. unless
d. otherwhile
Question III: Use the correct form of the words given to complete each sentence.
1. At the end of the concert, the audience gave the young pianist a .. ovation. (stand)
2. It is very difficult to find Mrs Lans shop, for it was from all other in the street.
(distinguish)
3. When we arrived at the hotel, we were amazed at the hospitality of the fans. (compare)
4. The teachers criticism has .. Toms interest in learning. (die)
5. Panda is to China. (nation)
6. Traditional .. are good source of fun and entertainment. (celebrate)
7. The public were very angry with the Ministers to tell the truth about the bribery. (refuse)
8. The internet has helped students study more (effect)
9. We are trying to have a (n). world. (pollute)
10. I am very grateful to my teacher who always gives me lots of to better my knowledge.
(courage)
Question 4: Give the correct form of the verbs in the bracket.
1. I (make) cakes. Thats why my hands are covered with flour.
2. He refused (join) us on the trip to the mountain.
3. No sooner I (arrive) than I (send) her a letter to say that I had a present for her.
4. Come in please. I (wait) for you long.
5. Hardly the (take up) the book when the phone (ring).
6. Pupils are made (word) hard at school.
7. I took a moment before Nick (realize) that he (offer) a cigarette by a stranger.
8. Once you (try) P/S toothpaste, you (never use) anything else.
Question V: Fill in each number blank with one suitable word.
Intelligence
Are some born clever and others born .. (1)? Or is intelligence developed by our
environment and our experience? Strangely enough, the answer to both these (2) is yes.
To some extent, our intelligence is given at birth, and no amount of special education can make a
genius out of a . (3) born with low intelligence. On the other hand, a child who lives in
boring surrounding will develop his intelligence less then . (4) who lives in rich and
varied surrounding. Thus the limits of a persons intelligence are fixed at birth but . (5) or
not he reaches those limits will .. (6) on his environment. This view, now help by most
experts, can be supported in a number of ways. It is easy to show that intelligence is something
we are born with . (7) we take two unrelated people at random from a population. It is likely
that . (8) degrees of intelligence will be completely different. If on the other hand, we take
children identical twins, they will very likely be . (9) intelligent as other. This clearlt
suggest that intelligence depends on .. (10).
Question 6: Rewrite the following sentences, beginning as shown so the meaning stays
unchanged.
1. I cant get my feet into these shoes.
These shoes........................................................................................................................................
2. He is carless driver.
He drives............................................................................................................................................
3. You should take two tablets every four hours.
Two tablets ........................................................................................................................................
4. I think no city in the world is more beautiful than Paris.
I think Paris........................................................................................................................................
5. The flight to London lasted three and a half hour.
It took.................................................................................................................................................
6. He hasnt been back to his homevillage for over thirty years.
It is.....................................................................................................................................................
7. Although Peter was the stronger of the two, his attacker soon overpowered him.
Despite...............................................................................................................................................
8. Ill be happy to give you a lift.
I dont mind.......................................................................................................................................
9. The living room isnt as large as the dining room.
The dining room................................................................................................................................
10. I cant answer the question because I dont have enough information.
If I......................................................................................................................................................
Question 7: Choose a, b, c, or d that best fit each of the numbered blank
The first school for blind, deaf and mute children in the Tibet Autonomous Region
celebrated its first anniversary on Friday. The school is built in the eastern suburb of Lhasa, the
capital of Tibet, and is designed to hold 200 students. It covers 20.000 square meters.
The school curriculum includes Braille and sigh language training, Tebetan, mathematics,
writing, ethics training, physical education, arts, handicraffs, speech and walking courses. At the
celebration, the audience was touched by a silent song expressed by the students with sign
language. Baiba Toinzhub, a ten years old blind child, can speak fluent Chinese and is good at
singing and dancing. He told the visitors that life in the boarding school was comfortable.
1. What type of students attend the school?
a. Children who live in the Tibet Autonomous Region.
b. Children with variety of disabilities.
c. Children who cant see, hear, or speak.
d. Children who are visually impaired.
2. The school is located in
a. the capital of Tibet
b. The suburb of the capital of Tibet
c. The eastern of Tibet
d. 20.000 sq meters
3. The school is
a. able to hold 200 students b. The first boarding school in Tibet
c. 20.000 sp meter
d. a and c are correct
4. Which subject is taught in the school?
a. Physics
b. foreign languages c. computer
d. braille
5. Which of the following is not true?
a. Tabets first deaf mute school celebrated its first birthday.
b. The visitors were welcomed with a beautiful song.
c. Life in the boarding school is comfortable.
d. Baiba Toinzhub can sing and dance very well.
Question 8: Each sentence has one mistake. Underline it and correct it
1. I have been studying French since I have started high school.
2. You have to fasten your seat belt now or you couldnt driver. It is the law.
3. She is always annoying about something.
4. I cant find my diary, that is a real nuisance.
5. The severely disabled needs full time care.
6. I took them at least two months learning how to pronounce these words.
7. Hellen Keller, who was both blind and deafness, overcame her inabilities with the help of
teacher, Ann Sullian.
8. The house painted more than three years ago, but I am not going to have it done again for a
while.
9. The stories what I have told you are all true.
10. Could you tell me what the air conditioner uses for?
TEST NO 11
Question 1: Pronunciation
A. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
1/ a. house
b. touch
c. round
d. bounce
2/ a. competition
b. controversial
c. important
d. common
3/ a. intelligent
b. teenager
c. plague
d. origin
B. Choose the word whose main stress pattern is placed differently from the others.
1/ a. beauty
b. organize
c. separate
d. religion
2/ a. include
b. purity
c. optional
d. primary
Question 2: Choose the word or phrase (a, b, c or d) that best fits the blank space in each
sentence.
1. Before he got married, Danny always went out on Saturday nights. He never .. stay in.
a. would
b. use
c. used to
d. was used to
2. I remember Alison as a spotty young girl but she has turned . a beautiful woman.
a. to
b. in
c. into
d. on
3. If you like skiing, there is a ski . under an hours drive from Madrid.
a. station
b. resort
c. place
d. port
4. Ann and Paul have just bought a small house. of the town.
a. in the district
b. in the edge c. in the suburb
d. on the outskirts
5. I enjoy my job as a baker but it has taken me over five years to ... to working at night.
a. be used
b. get used
c. used
d. getting used
6. Harrods, in London, is probably one of the best known .. in the world.
a. departmental stores
b. department stores
c. department shops
d. departmental shops
7. Stephen always wanted to be an actor when he .. up.
a. grew
b. brought
c. settled
d. came
8. . to take you fishing when you were younger?
a. Use your father
b. Did your father use
c. Would your father
d. Did your father used
9. The north west of Scotland is . and there are a lot of lakes.
a. country
b. woody
c. hills
d. mountainous
10. They have a horrible new tower block where that lovely old building used to be.
a. put up
b. put down
c. pushed up
d. pulled down
Question III: Use the correct form of the words given to complete each sentence.
1. Mr Brown is always potite and . towards his employees. (condider)
2. She became more and more as the evening went on. (talk)
3. They claim that some computer games encourage behavior in young children. (violence)
4. Not many people agree with the governments .. that the economy will improve. (predict)
5. Many people have expressed their with his bad behavior at the party. (satisfy)
6. I find her . she never stops talking. (exhause)
7. Mrs lee looked back on her careerwith great (satisfy)
8. Work has begun on the of the new airport. (construct)
9. Nowadays it is important to be well - .. if you want to get a good job. (qualify)
10. Therefore, many people who are badly educated feel they are (fail)
Question IV: Give the correct form of the verbs in the bracket.
1. John usually (stay) in the hotel when he (come) to the town, but today he (stay) with us.
2. The government said that from that year certain days (be) public holidays.
3. They have only made plans, they (not do) anything yet.
4. I am not an astronaut but I wish I (be)
5. I (help) you when I (finish) my homework.
6. Scientists (know) for years that there is no life on the moon.
7. If I (not drink) to much wine last night, I (not have) a headache now.
7/ a. hoped
b. wanted
c. declared
d. expected
8/ a. although b. for
c. contrast
d. while
9/ a. on
b. in
c. At
d. over
10/ a. case
b. point
c. exception
d. matter
Question 8: write a complete letter using the following series of words and phrases.
1. I/ be/ delighted/ hear/ you/ pass/ exam.
2. I/ be/ sorry/ I /not/ congratulate/ you/ before.
3. I/ love/ see/ you/ before/ you/ go back/ France.
4. You/ like/ stay/ us/ few day?
5. Next weekend/ if/ you/ be/ free.
6. We/ have/ long talk/ plans/ summer.
7. You/ ring/ me/ home/ one evening/this week?
8. John/ meet/ you/ station/ if / you/ come.
TEST NO 12
Question 1: Pronunciation
A. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
1/ a. seat
b. meat
c. head
d. heat
2/ a. multiply b. subtract
c. instruction d. country
3/ a. caves
b. marks
c. exams
d. days
B. Choose the word whose main stress pattern is placed differently from the others.
1/ a. excursion b. spacious
c. rewrite
d. pagoda
2/ a. relax
b. permit
c. picnic
d. visit
Question 2: Choose the word or phrase (a, b, c or d) that best fits the blank space in each
sentence.
1. This port is capable. hangding 10 tons of coal a year.
a. in
b. on
c. of
d. for
2. A computer help you to interact .. people around the world.
a. with
b. to
c. from
d. on
3. I dont know him.., but he used to work for my father.
a. personal
b. personally c. personality d. personalize
4. The figures he gave were not strictly..
a. miraculous b. accurate
c. important
d. perfect
5. This door should only be used in an emergency.
a. a serious problem
b. an annoying situation
c. a serious situation
d. a happy event
6. is used for making exact copies of documents.
a. Computer
b. printer
c. Photocopier d. Camcorder
7. The street is very noisy, . makes sleeping difficult.
a. that
b. what
c. which
d. it
8. A number of political prisoners since Independence Day.
a. released
b. have released
c. were released
d. have been released
9. Fax machine . send or receive letters quickly.
a. is used for
b. used to
c. is used to
d. used for
10. The program must be new. I .. it before.
a. have never been seen
b. have ever seen
c. have never seen
d. have seen
Question 3: Use the correct form of the words given to complete each sentence.
1. He is sure to have an accident because he drivers very. (care)
2. Edisons most famous was the electric bulb. (invent)
3. I think the most idea to go by train. (sense)
TEST NO 13
Question 1: Pronunciation
A. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
1/ a. pays
b. says
c. plays
d. stays
2/ a. human
b. exhaust
c. honest
d. hour
3/ a. many
b. careful
c. schoolbag
d. accept
B. Choose the word whose main stress pattern is placed differently from the others.
1/ a. purpose
b. remote
c. control
d. respond
2/ a. interactive
b. experience c. commercial d. linguistics
Question 2: Choose the word or phrase (a, b, c or d) that best fits the blank space in each
sentence.
1. They have never ________ any experience of living in the country.
a. had
b. wished
c. done
d. made
2. Do you _________ my turning the TV on now?
a. want
b. object
c. mind
d. disapprove
3. Take this road and you will ______ in the hotel in five minutes.
a. arrive
b. come
c. find
d. reach
4. Wait_______ you get home before you unpack the parcel.
a. to
b. until
c. when
d. after
5. They have to take that French course_______ they?
a. havent
b. mustnt
c. didnt
d. dont
6. To put off means _________
a. destroy
b. postpone
c. cancel
d. wait
7. The Browns have to use all their ____ to buy their new house.
a. expense
b. savings
c. reserves
d. remains
8. If you take a train or a bus you must pay a_________
a. tip
b. fee
c. fare
d. commission
9. When we meet, we stop _______
a. talk
b. to talk
c. talking
d. talked
10. Give her a telephone to ring ________ she gets lost.
a. whether
b. unless
c. until
d. in case
Question 3: Use the correct form of the words given to complete each sentence.
1. We should use paper as _____ as we can. (economy)
2. His sudden ______ must be shock to your family. (die)
3. You shouldnt _______ other if you also have the same mistakes. (critic)
4. The ring is not valuable. In fact, it is almost _________ (worth)
5. I am full of ______ for my fathers job. (admire)
6. That was an _______ remark. It would have been better to keep silent. (necessity)
7. He feels a great deal of __________for the awful way he behaved. (ashamed)
8. Librarians spend a lot of time_______ books. (class)
9. You can always rely on Barbara. She is very ________ (depend
10. I think it was very of him to expect us to work over time every night this week. (reason)
Question 4: Give the correct form of the verbs in the bracket.
1. She resents (be) (tell) what (do).
2. (come) into the room, he (see) Mary where he (leave) her.
3. Theres nothing (do) about it now, except (tell) the police the truth.
4. The last time he (see) in public, he (wear) a grey suit.
5. Listen to those people! What language they (speak)?
6. Who (carry) the bag when we climb to mountain?
7. We (make) to work hard for the exam last week.
8. To avoid (recognize), the film star were dark glasses.
Question V: Choose the best answer a, b, c or d to complete the passage.
For many people, traveling by plane is an exciting experience. Others, however, find the whole
idea quite terrifying. (1)..flying is more dangerous (2).any other form of travel and
some experts say it is considerably safer. It is known, however, that most accidents occur (3)
take off and landing when a (4)decision are vitally important.
The people (5)..job is to look (6).the passengers the stewards and the
stewardesses play an important part in helping passengers to (7)safe and comfortable.
Indeed for many passengers being (8)such care of all part of the total experience (9)
other form of travel involves waiting on people in quite the same (10).., with food, drink,
newspapers, magazines, music, and even video films.
1. A. although
B. too
C. and
D. because
2. A. than
B. as
C. then
D. with
3. A. while
B. during
C. for
D. through
4. A. leaders
B. chiefs
C. drivers
D. pilots
5. A. whose
B. which
C. their
D. that
6. A. for
B. up
C. after
D. round
7. A. feel
B. rest C. experience D. lie
8. A. given
B. kept C. shown
D. taken
9. A. any
B. No
C. All
D. Not
10. A. way
B. kindC. sort
D. part
Question VI: Rewrite the following sentences, beginning as shown so the meaning stays
unchanged.
1. John doesnt live near his aunts house.
John lives..
2. The cake was so hard that I couldnt eat it.
It was..
3. When he is asked about his past, he hates it.
He hates.
4. The children ran away. They broke the window.
After.
5. He cannot speak Chinese. I cannot speak Chinese.
Neither..
6. Although he was seriously ill. He was determined to finish his work.
In spite of
7. When did you last ride a bike?
How long.?
8. People say that this novel was written by a very young writer.
This novel.
9. We havent been to London since 2002.
The last time.
10. My wait in the queue has lasted for 40 minutes so far.
I ..
Question VII: Fill in each blank in the passage with the suitable word.
Environmental problem is a problem that refers to all the ways by which man pollutes his
surroundings. Man dirties the air (1).gases and smoke, poisons the water with
chemicals and other substances and damage the soil with (2)many fertilizers and
pesticides. Man also pollutes his surroundings in various (3)ways. For example,
people ruin natural beauty by scattering junk and litter (4).the land and in water.
They operate machines and motor vehicles (5).fill the air with disturbing noise.
Environmental pollution is (6)of the most serious problems facing mankind
today. Air, water and soil any (7).to the survival of living things. Badly polluted air
can (8).illness, and even death. Polluted water can kill fish and other marine life.
Pollution of soil (9).the amount of land that is available for growing food.
Question VIII: Underline the error and then correct them.
1. We took part in a six hour tour to the eastern coast.
2. Different kinds of newspapers are arranging on the shelf.
3. There are a little activities and we have to look after the meeting.
4. They are going to get their house to decorate for the Christmas.
5. Id rather type the letter to write because its much faster.
6. I used to sit next to a man who his name is Mike.
7. The novel writing by Mark Twain attracts a lot of children.
8. If he would speak more slowly, I could understand him.
9. Hoang has felt much better when he took the pills.
10. Your brother hardly goes to work by bus, doesnt he?
TEST NO 14
(Time allowed: 120 mins)
Question I: Pronunciation
A. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the
others.
1. A. laugh
B. taught
C. fault
D. August
2. A. famous B. nervous
C. dangerous D. mountain
3. A. town
B. cow
C. snow
D. brown
B. Choose the word whose main stress pattern is placed differently from the others.
1. A. community
B. villagers
C. diseases
D. important
2. A. electricity
B. instead
C. decided
D. enclose
Question II: Choose the word or phrase (a, b, c or d) that best fits the blank space in each
sentence.
1. He came in tired and hungry and badlyneed of bath.
A. For
B. to
C. on
D. in
2. Many years ago, the villagers had to live in houses madestraw and mud.
A. In
B. from
C. up
D. of
9. A. However
B. Moreover
C. Therefore
D. As a result
10. A. rich
B. the rich
C. another
D. a rich
Question VI: Rewrite the following sentences, beginning as shown so the meaning stays
unchanged.
1. I have not seen a more wonderful building anywhere.
- Nowhere..
2. The trip was so interesting that I couldnt forget it.
- It was.
3. Because of the heavy rain, they couldnt go for a picnic last weekend.
- Because it
4. I have never seen such a bad film as that one.
- That is
5. I borrowed this pencil form Nancy.
- Nancy.
6. Stay away from me, said he.
- He wanted.
7. if you cant find anyone else, Ill drive you to the airport. Said he.
- He volunteered
8. Are you enjoying yourself? he said.
- He wondered
9. Harry spent five hours knocking on the door, but she didnt sell a single magazine.
- Even though..
10. We havent been to the concert for two years.
- The last time
Question VII: fill in each blank in the passage with the suitable word.
In Britain, there is a holiday which people call Mothers Day. In the old day, many girls
from working class (1)..in towns and cities and from farmers families (3 in the
country (2) in rich houses. They had to do all the(3)..and their working day was
usually very long, they often worked on Sunday, too.
Once a year, it was usually (4)Sunday in March, they could visit their
mothers. They went home on that day and (5)presents for their mothers and for (6)
.members of their families. They could stay at home only one day, and then they went
(7)to their work. People call that day Mothering Day (8)Mothering Sunday.
Later workers at the factories and girls (9)worked in the houses of (10)
..families received one free day a week, and Mothering Day became Mothers Day. It is the
last Sunday in March.
Question VIII: Find the errors and correct them.
1. An advantage of Internet news report is that they can be constant updated.
A
B
C
D
2. The magazine went out of business because it did not have readers enough
A
B
C
D
3. Not only botanical gardens are places of beauty, they serve scientific and
A
B
educational purposes as well.
C
D
4. My brother stopped to smoke because it is harmful for his health.
A
B
C
D
5. If I have to fly, I would get very nervous, so I usually drive.
A
B
C
D
6. Unless we work harder, we will finish it on time.
A
B
C
D
7. Two days ago, the weather forecaster warned us that a tornado is coming.
A
B
C
d
8. If a drop of oil is placed in a glass of water, it would float to the top.
A
B
C
D
9. the teacher said the class that hot air rises and cold air sinks.
10. she wanted to know if I saw Paul recently.
A
B
C
D
TEST NO 15
Question I: Pronunciation
A. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the
others.
1. A. around
B. mouse
C. count
D. country
2. A. mechanic
B. achievement
C. chemistry
D. school
3. A. camera
B. famous
C. glad
D. family
B. Choose the word whose main stress pattern is placed differently from the others.
1. A. computerB. important
C. villager
D. condition
2. A. television
B. community C. atmosphere D. damage
Question II: Choose the word or phrase (a, b, c or d) that best fits the blank space in each
sentence.
1. Yesterday, when I at the station, the trainfor 15 minutes.
A. Arrived / had left
C. had arrived / left
B. Arrived / left
D. arrived / has left
2. Marie Curie harboured a dream of a .carreer which was impossible for a woman at
that time.
A. Scientist
B. scientific
C. science
D. scientifically.
3. The meeting had been cancelledthe chairmans absence.
A. Because
B. because of C. in spite of D. although
4. My favourite ..at school was mathematics.
A. Topic
B. class
C. theme
D. subject
5. This computer isnt capable.. running this software.
A. On
B. of
C. in
D. for
6. Students forEnglish is a second language should consider taking course.
A. Who
B. whom
C. that
D. whose
7. When is not known.
A. Was the wheel invented
C. the wheel was invented
B. Inventing the wheel
D. the invention of the wheel
8. Every computer consists of a number of systemtogether.
A. By working B. work
C. they work D. that work
9. Ann quit her job at the advertising agency, ..surprised everyone.
A. Which B. that
C. who
D. that is
10. He asked me.for him.
A. How long have I been waiting
C. how long had I been waiting
B. How long I have been waiting
D. how long I had been waiting
Question III: Use the correct form of the word given to complete each sentence.
1. The ring was not valuable; in fact it was almost . (worth)
2. During his speech, he kept onhis tie. (straight)
3. The water in this area is.and should not be drunk. (pure)
4. A Successful business needs good . (organize)
5. Alisons..made it hard for her to speak in public. (shy)
6. My car is too much..to take on a long journey. (rely)
7. He was too.to tell his teacher about his stupid mistakes. (shame)
8. To his great loss, his wife died inwhen he was only 24 years old. (child)
9. I ..this morning, and was late for school. (sleep)
- Martin asked ..
5. Throw a stone into the water and it sinks.
- If .
6. You cant travel on this train if you dont have a reservation.
- Unless ..
7. If I were you, Id take the job. Said Sue
- Sue .
8. The exam was so easy that we all got it right.
- It was .
9. Although he wasnt experienced, he got the job.
- Despite
10. Since you havent finished your homework, you cant come with them.
Question VII: Fill in each blank in the passage with the suitable word.
Our classes take place for three hours every morning from Monday to Friday. The
maximum class size is twelve and the average is ten. We use modern methods (1) and
learning, and the school has a language laboratory, a video camera and recorder. You will only be
successful (2)improving your English. However, if you work hard and (3)
..speaking English as much as you can. You will take a short (4)..in English as
soon as you arrive. In this way, we can put you in a (5).. at the most suitable level.
There were two classes at the Elementary level, one is for complete (6). And the
other is for students who know only a (7) English. In both classes you will practice
simple conversation. In the class at the Intermediate (8)., you will have a lot of practice
in conversations in real - life situation (9)..we help you to use the English you have
previously studied in your own country. You will also have the chance to improve you (10)
.of English grammar and to build up your vocabulary.
Question VIII: Find the errors and correct them.
1. Last summer we went to VungTau, where my aunt was living there.
A
B
C
D
2. Nobody has never phoned me since I returned home from the holiday.
A
B
C
D
3. I havent visited Mr. Ba when he moved to his new house.
A
B
C
D
4. I dont like inviting to the parties at which there was so many strange people.
A
B
C
D
5. The house which I was born and grew up was destroyed in an earthquake.
A
B
C
D
6. I enjoyed the book that you told me to read it.
A
B
C
D
7. Most of my free time us was spent to play games with friends on the bank of the river,
B
C
D
8. How careful the man drives! He has never had any accidents so far.
A
B
C
D
9. I didnt like the girl sat next to me when I was at school.
A
B
C
D
10. She wanted to know where did the teacher come from.
A
B
C
D