KIEM TRA 25 PHUT Ex1: Choose the best option: 1. Florida, ………………………… the Sunshine State, attracts many tourists every year. A. that is known as B. is known as C. known as D. is 2. The musical performance ………………………………wasn’t very enjoyable. A. we went to B. to that we went C. that we went to D. which I went 3. Both David and Tom likes going fishing in their spare time. A. Both B. likes C. fishing D. time 4. My father doesn’t like coffee. My mother doesn’t like coffee either. A. Either my father or my mother doesn’t like coffee. B. Either my father or my mother likes coffee. C. Neither my father nor my mother doesn’t like coffee. D. Neither my father nor my mother likes coffee. 5. Some people …………………… books because they hope their books will increase in value. A. raise B. save C. collect D. keep 6. Peter goes fishing quite a lot. It helps him …………… and forget all his worries. A. relax B. relaxing C. relaxes D. relaxation 7. The Vietnamese participants always take part …………sports events with great enthusiasm. A. at B. to C. in D. on 8. Last month, I went to Vung Tau for ………………………holiday with my classmates. A. a two-day B. two days C. two-day D. a two days 9. - Anna: It’s a beautiful day today. Why don’t we go to the beach? - Linda: ……………………………. Then we will go shopping together. A. I don’t think that’s a good idea B. I don’t think so C. That’s a good idea D. I think it’s not a good idea 10.The first person ……………is Mr Steve Wilkinson, the most successful businessman of the year. A. interview B. to interview C. interviewed D. interviewing 11. The man ……………………me to school everyday is my uncle. A. takes B. to take C. taking D. being taken 12. British people are very interested ……………………and taking part ……………………sports. A. at / in B. in / on C. at / on D. in / in 13. If his motorbike hadn’t broken down on the way to school, he ………………… late for the exam. A. wouldn’t have been B. would have been C. wouldn’t be D. would be 14.We found English very useful for our future career. So we ………………learning English when we were very young. A. have started B. start C. had started D. started 15. I believe either you or Jim know where she is now. A. believe B. or C. know D. is 16. Happiness is something ………………………money cannot buy. A. which B. whose C. whom D. that 17. Watching TV, ………………………, is my father’s favorite hobby. A. that is said to be an unhealthy pastime B. what is said to be an unhealthy pastime C. which is said to be an unhealthy pastime D. is said to be an unhealthy pastime 18. She was probably the hardest working student ………………………………… I’ve ever taught A. that B. whose C. who D. whom 19. Mr Carter, to …………………… on the phone last night, is very interested in our plan. A. who I spoke B. whom I spoke C. that I spoke D. I spoke 20. Not until the monkey is several years old … to exhibit signs of independence from its mother A. it begins B. does it begin C. did it begin D. it began Ex2:Use the correct form of the verbs in brackets to complete the sentences below 1. By the time the police arrived, the two men (disappear) ………………………………. 2. I look forward to (hear) ……………………… ………. from you as soon as possible. 3. She looks as if he (be) ……………………… …………. from another planet. 4. Each of these four brothers (be) ………………… ………… very different from others. 5. Why do you keep looking back? Are you afraid of (follow) … … ……………………? 6. Should Mr. George have money, he (buy) a new dictionary. 7. Our classmates couldn’t help (laugh) … when they heard the teacher’s funny story. 8. This kitchen needs (repair) …………………… ………… as quickly as possible. 9. If they had revised the lessons carefully, they ( not/fail) …… …… …… the exam. 10. I would rather (not/watch) ……… …… ……… ………… television. Ex3: For each of the sentences below, write a new sentence as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence. 1. The questions were so easy that all the students got them right.  They were …………… ………………… 2. You are not permitted to smoke in the cinema.  Smoking………………… ……… ……… 3. I wish I had gone on holiday with you.  I regret …… ………………………… 4. I asked Mrs. Helen “Did you see him here yesterday ?”  I asked … …………………………… … 5. Mr. Smith didn’t go on business because of the bad weather  If Ex4: Rewrite the sentences using the given words: 1. Perhaps you will arrive at your hotel before 5 o’clock. In that case please telephone me at my office. (if) 2. I will leave a message for you with my secretary. It is possible that I will be out when you telephone. (in case) 3. I will discuss your programme with you. Do not make any appointments before that. (before) 4. He arrived home. Immediately he turned on the computer. (No sooner … …. than) 5. I caught the early bus. I didn’t want to have to rush. (so as) End of the test! Ex1: Choose from options A, B, C or D one best answer:) 1. “ I ’ ve always wanted to be rich”. A. He dreamed of being rich. B. He said he wished for being rich. C. He said he wished to be rich. D. He was thinking of being rich. 2. Jim said that he broke the radio. A. Jim denied breaking the radio. B. Jim admitted breaking the radio. C. Jim was accused of breaking the radio. D. Jim apologised for breaking the radio. 3. If the ball ………… the line, that would have been the end of the game. A. would cross B. will cross C. had crossed D. crossed 4. You can ’ t help ……………… Sandra King. A. like B. liking C. to like D A and C 5. ………………. that he was poor, I offered to pay his fare. A. known B. having known C. knowing D. knew 6. The police accused him of …………………. fire to the building but he denied ……… in the area on the night of the fire. A. setting/ being B. set/ be C. setting/ having been D. having set/ having been 7. “ Don ’ t forget to ring me ”. A. I advised David to ring me. B. I reminded David to ring me. C. I offered to be rung. D. You promised to ring me. 8. They ………… small cups of coffee after they ………… dinner. A. had drunk/ finished B. were drinking/ finished C. drank/ finished D. drank/ had finished 9. Sarah has got an exam soon, so she …………… very hard at the moment. A. works B. was working C. worked D. is working 10. Jack, who want to make an impression on Mary, took her to an expensive restaurant. A. Jack want to make an impression on Mary to take her to an expensive restaurant. B. Jack, wanting to make an impression on Mary, took her to an expensive restaurant. C. Jack want to making an impression on Mary to take her to an expensive restaurant. D. Jack, wanted to make an impression on Mary, took her to an expensive restaurant. 11. The picture was very beautiful. She was looking at. A. The picture at which she was looking was beautiful. B. The picture at that she was looking at is beautiful. C. The picture that she was looking was beautiful. D. The picture which she was looking was beautiful. 12. We passed Harrods shops. Their windows were decorated for Christmas. A.We passed Harrods shop, the windows of which were decorated for Christmas. B.We passed Harrods shop, the windows of whose were decorated for Christmas. C.We passed Harrods shop, which of the windows were decorated for Christmas. D.We passed Harrods shop, that were decorated for Christmas. 13. I had him repair the roof yesterday. A. I had the roof repaired yesterday. B. I had had the roof to repair yesterday. C.The roof was repaired yesterday by him. D. I ask him to repair the roof yesterday. 14. They say that John is the brightest student in class. A. John is said to being the brightest student in class. B. John is said to be the brightest student in class. C. It is said that John is the brightest student in class. D. Both B & C 15. I would rather ………………. unemployed than ………….in that factory. A. to be/ to work B. be/ work C. being/ work D. being/ working Ex2: Put the suitable preposition(s) in each of the following blanks 1. We’re all very obliged …………… you 2. He’s quite careless ……………… danger. 3. She’s very nervous …………… the new boss. 4. I’m faithful …………… my principle. ON LUYEN Ngay 15/ 4/ 2009- Mrs Ha- TQK high school A. Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others. 1. a. engrave b. pastime c. undertake d. spectator 2. a. popular b. music c. pursuit d. solitude 3. a. sport b. course c. outdoor d. world 4. a. leisure b. pursue c. simple d. necessary 5. a. agreed b. organised c. based d. listened B. Choose the word or phrase - a, b, c or d - that best completes the sentences. 6. She plays tennis ______ recreation only. a. in b. to c. on d. for 7. I'm very fond ______ natural spectacular scenery. a. of b. in c. with d. at 8. We were all attracted ______ the beauty of nature there. a. in b. to c. with d. on 9. Watching television is by far the most popular ______. a. intensity b. occupation c. recreation d. passion 10. I am very ______ in the information you have given me. a. interested b. surprised c. depressed d. concerned 11. I like him ______ for his shyness. a. by far b. far better c. furthermore d. all the better 12. He ______ us for hours with his stories and jokes. a. supported b. entertained c. regarded d. raised 13. I've already had one holiday in Africa, and I'm not ______ on going there again. a. willing b. keen c. eager d. ready 14. We have bought extra food ______ our friends stay to dinner. a. provided b. if c. in case d. as long as 15. Football, rugby and baseball are the most popular ______ sports in Britain. a. watcher b. looker c. amateur d. spectator C. Choose the word or phrase- a, b, c or d - that best completes the sentences. 16. Which one do you want? -I don't want ______. a. both b. neither c. either d. each 17. She has neither read 'the book ______ the film. a. or seen b. nor see c. or see d. nor seen 18. Thomas Eakins studied not only painting ______ anatomy when he was training to become an artist. a. moreover b. but also c. as well d. and 19. Endive can be used ______ as a salad green or as a cooking vegetable. a. such b. both c. either d. neither 20. They invited ______ to their golden anniversary. a. my wife and I b. I and my wife c. both my wife and I d. my wife and me 21. Have you finished your work? - No, I haven't and ______. a. she has not too b. neither she has c. she has either d. neither has she. 22. I believe not only people are important to the world, ______. a. nature is important, too b. nature is important either c. neither is nature important d. but nature is important 23. Not only ______ shade and beauty, but they also reduce carbon dioxide. a. do trees provide b. trees provide c. provide trees d. trees do provide 24. It was the musical performance on TV that ______ by our family. a. was most enjoying b. was most enjoyed c. most enjoyed d. was most enjoyable 25. Neither the teacher nor his students ______ pleased with the performance of the team. a. was b. were c. has been d. being D. Choose word or phrase - A, B, C or D - that needs correcting. 26. Children enjoy telling and listening to ghosts stories, especially on Halloween night. 27. Not only Laura's parents but also her husband think she should return to school and finish her graduate degree. 28. Each year million of tons of fertile topsoil that could produce good crops washed away by rains. 29. It was in 1971 that transatlantic supersonic transportation became commercially availability. 30. Success in karate requires not only balance and skill but also concentration and mental alert. E. Fill in the each blank with one appropriate word from the box. regular demand leisure started means typically chance way industry organised recent found SPECTATOR SPORTS A surprising number of popular spectator sports, for example football and baseball, (31) ______ in Europe or in the USA in the nineteenth century. This did not happen by (32) _____. It was the result of changes in the (33) ______ people lived in those places at that time. Until then more people lived in the country than in towns. They worked in small groups and had no (34) ______ time off. All this changed, with the growth of factories and (35) ______ in the nineteenth century, first in Europe and then in the USA. For the first time most people began to live in towns, and they (36) ______ themselves with regular free time. They had more (37) ______ time than ever before. This resulted in the need for the (38) ______ entertainment. Suitable games I developed or were invented, (39) ______ team games, in which the crowded could take sides and become involved. This gave people some of the entertainment they need in their free time. The (40) ______ explosion in TV, with the introduction of satellite and cable channels, has caused an increase in (41) ______ for sports as entertainment. The money TV has brought to games such as football, tennis and baseball (42) ______, that spectator sports will certainly go on playing an important part in our lives. F. Read the passage carefully, then choose the correct answer. England is famous for its garden, and most people like gardening. This is probably one reason why so many people prefer to live in houses rather than in flats. Particularly in suburban areas it is possible to pass row after row of ordinary small houses, each one with its neatly kept patch of grass surrounded by great variety of flowers and shrubs. Enthusiasts of gardening get a great deal of helpful advice from the television and magazines. 43. The passage points out that, because many English people are fond of gardening, ______. a. they don't want to live in suburban areas b. they grow flowers but not grass and fruit trees c. they can spare little time for the television d. houses are more popular than flats 44. The passage stresses that people interested in gardening ______. a. find it necessary to move out to distant rural areas b. need large gardens in order to get ,satisfaction c. are supplied with information and guidance by both the television and the press d. get very little encouragement from the media 45. The passage is concerned with ______. a. the enthusiasm of the people in England for gardens and gardening b. the problems of gardening in suburban areas c. the new techniques in gardening d. the increasing demand for new varieties of flowers and shrubs G. From the four words or phrases - a, b, c or d - choose the one that best completes the sentence. 46. _____ of caffein can result in restlessness, insomnia, and even delirium. a. Consuming in excess b. The consumption excessive c. To consume excessively d. Excessive consumption 47. ______ cause tides, but that of the sun also produces the same effect, though to a lesser extent. a. Not only when the gravitational attraction of the moon does b. As the gravitational attraction of the moon not only' does c. Not only does the gravitational attraction of the moon d. The gravitational attraction of the moon not only 48. Most southern states had set up primary school systems by the late 18th century, but only in New England ______ and open to all students. a. primary schools were free b. were primary schools free c. free were primary schools d. were free primary schools 49. Unlike fossil fuels, which can be used only once, wind and solar power ______ of energy. a. are renewable sources b. the sources are renewable c. for renewable sources d. renewable sources 50. Nashville has ______ the capital of country music. a. as long been known b. been known as long c. long peen known as d. long as been known The end! Ex1: Use the correct form of the verbs in the brackets: 1. I ___________ (meet) Peter and Lucy yesterday as I ________________(walk) through the park. They______________(be) to the Sports Center where they_____________________ (play) tennis. They_______________ (go) to a cafe’ and __________________ (invite) me to join them, but I _________________ (arrange) to meet another friend and ________________ (not/ have) time. 2. ______________ (see) the film twice, I don’t want to see it again. 3. She still remembers _________________ (give) a new watch on her tenth birthday. 4. When I ____________(come) in, I caught him ______________(read) my diary. 5. The police already __________(find) the money ___________ (steal) in the bank robbery. Ex2:Use the correct form of the words in block capitals: 1. There were fifty ______________________ in the talent contest. (COMPETE) 2. He is very __________________ about the history of the Olympic Games. (KNOW) 3. We started a campaign for illiteracy _____________ in the summer of 2008. (ERADICATE) 4. Vietnamese women were ______________ to vote in 1945. (OFFICE) 5. The _____________ from three schools took part in the English Speaking Contest. (REPRESENT) 6. I think this is an ____________ way to help people in remote areas to read and write. (AFFECT) 7. The literacy rate of population varied ________________ between 1995 and 2000. (CONSIDER) 8. People are discharging a lot of chemical _________________into the environment. (POLLUTE) 9. He usually _________________ the stamps into different categories. (CLASS) Ex3: Complete each of the following sentences, using the words and phrases given: 1. When/ I/ there/ two years ago/ tower/ built/ but/ now/ not finished/ yet. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 2. Mr Jones/ work/ as/ engineer/ nine years now? …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 3. It/ stupid/ her/ lend/ Tom/ all/ money. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 4. Police/ accuse/ steal/ money/ but/ he/ deny/ take …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 5. If/ I / know/ you/ ill/ come/ see you. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… . Ex4: Finish each of the following sentence in such a way that it means the same as the sentence given. Use the word given and other words as necessary. Do not change the form of the given word: 1. The volunteers couldn’t mow the old lady’s lawns because of the rain. (PREVENTED) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 2. He gave several reasons. Few of them were valid. (WHICH) …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 3. He is the only student in my school who can speak three languages. (ABLE) …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 4. A man stopped me on the street. He asked for directions. (WHO) …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 5. Entering the room, I was surprised at what I saw. (WHEN) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 6. He didn’t try his best; perhaps that’s why he didn’t win the race. (IF) …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 7. “Would you like me to clean the room for you, mother?” she said. (offered) …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 8. “Let’s invite Mr Brown to the party next weekend”, he said. (FOLLOWING) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 9. I have read all of his books but one. (WHICH) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 10. Dave did his homework and then went to bed. (HAVING) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Ex5: Find a mistake in the underlined parts of each sentence and correct it: 1. She is tired of telling to do trivial things in the office. A B C D 2. Tom complained about Bob’s borrowed his shirt without asking him first. A B C D 3. I think that you had difficulty to find her house. A B C D 4. The bomb exploded in a bus , killed more than twenty people in it. A B C D 5. The number of participants in the competition are increased to 720. A B C D 6. It’s obviously high time countries all over the world discuss the problem of population explosion. A B C D Ex6:Choose the word in each group that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest by circling the corresponding letter A, B, C or D. 1. A. holidays B. traditions C. comments D. festivals 2. A. possessed B. informed C. believed D. caused 3. A. clean B. gleam C. create D. greasy 4. A. grave B. grade C. glaze D. glance 5. A. plays B. says C. stays D. pays Ex7: Choose the best answer among A. B, C, or D that best completes each sentence: 1. ________ the parcel, he was surprised at what he saw. A. To open B. Opening C. Have opened D. When opened 2. They helped handicapped children ________ their difficulties. A. overcome B. finish C. pass by D. conquer 3. They _______ us not to take part in that competition. A. suggested B. disliked C. insisted D. warned 4. I am so hungry that I could eat ___________. A. something B. anything C. nothing D. some thing 5. John said that if he ________ in my position, he _________ for the job. A. is – will apply B. were – would apply C. had been - would applied D. were – have applied 6. Do you still remember the day __________ you sent me that letter? A. which B. when C. on which D. Both B and C are correct 7. Many rare animals are decreasing so rapidly that they are _____ danger _____ becoming extinct. A. in – of B. in – with C. on – of D. on- by 8. The woman __________ next door is a famous singer. A. lives B. who live C. living D. Both B and C are correct 9. Who was the first student ________ the math solution? A. finding out B. to find out C. found out D. that find out 10. At present the number of illiterate people in the remote and mountainous areas ____________. A. is gradually decreased B. have gradually decreased C. are gradually decreasing D. is gradually decreasing Ex8: Chon tu dung de dien vao cho trong trong doan van sau: Speech is one of the most important ways of communicating. It doesn’t just (1) noises, it is a mean for us to (2) our feelings, ideas, thoughts to each other. To talk and also to (3) other people understand us we have to speak a (4) . That means that we have to use the (5) sounds that everyone agrees. Communication would be (6) if everyone spoke (7) language. Learning a language properly is very (8) . The basic (9) of English is not very large and only about 2000 words are needed to speak it (10) . But the more words you know the more ideas you can say about. 1. A. create B. cause C. make D. shout 2. A. discover B. open C. explain D. express 3. A. make B. dare C. encourage D. keep 4. A. sound B. word C. tongue D. language 5. A. exact B. same C. only D. different 6. A. impossible B. unable C. easy D. interesting 7. A. their own B. his own C. his only D. all are correct 8. A. able B. impossible C. important D. quick 9. A. letter B. vocabulary C. sound D. grammar 10. A. quite well B. rather well C. pretty well D. all are correct Keeping your distance Personal space is a term that refers (1) ………. the distance we like to keep between ourselves and other people. When (2) …………. we do not know well gets too close we usually begin to feel uncomfortable. If a business colleague comes close than 1.2 meters, the (3) ……… common response is to move (4) ……… . Some interesting (5) ……… have been done in libraries. If strangers come too close, many people get up and leave the building; others use different methods such as turning their back on the intruder. Living in cities has (6) people develop new skills for dealing with situations (7) ………. they are very close to strangers. (8) ……… people on crowded trains try not to look at strangers; they avoid skin contact, and apologize if hands touch by mistake. People use newspapers (9) …… a barrier between themselves and other people, and if they do not have one, they stare into the distance, (10) …………. sure they are not looking into anyone’s eyes. 1. A. from B. to C. for D. about 2. A. anyone B. nobody C. people D. someone 3. A. most B. best C. more D. first 4. A. on B. in C. up D. away 5. A. research B. studies C. survey D. questionnaires 6. A. done B. caused C. made D. allowed 7. A. that B. where C. which D. how 8. A. Most of B. The most C. Almost D. Most 9. A. like B. as C. alike D. such as 10. A. making B. make C. be D. made The end! UNIT 14 TEST 1 I. PRONUNCIATION Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others. 1.a. engrave b. pastime c. undertake d. spectator 2.a. popular b. music c. pursuit d. solitude 3. a. sport b. course c. outdoor d. world 4. a. leisure b. pursue c. simple d. necessary 5. a. agreed b. organised c. based d. listened 6. LANGUAGE FOCUS A. Choose the word or phrase - a, b, c or d - that best completes the sentences. 7. She plays tennis ______ recreation only. a. in b. to c. on d. for 8. I'm very fond ______ natural spectacular scenery. a. of b. in c. with d. at 9. We were all attracted ______ the beauty of nature there. a. in b. to c. with d. on 10. Watching television is by far the most popular ______. a. intensity b. occupation c. recreation d. passion 11. I am very ______ in the information you have given me. a. interested b. surprised c. depressed d. concerned 12. I like him ______ for his shyness. a. by far b. far better c. furthermore d. all the better 13. He ______ us for hours with his stories and jokes. a. supported b. entertained c. regarded d. raised 14. I've already had one holiday in Africa, and I'm not ______ on going there again. a. willing b. keen c. eager d. ready 15. We have bought extra food ______ our friends stay to dinner. a. provided b. if c. in case d. as long as 16. Football, rugby and baseball are the most popular ______ sports in Britain. a. watcher b. looker c. amateur d. spectator B. Choose the word or phrase- a, b, c or d - that best completes the sentences. 17. Which one do you want? -I don't want ______. a. both b. neither c. either d. each 18. She has neither read 'the book ______ the film. a. or seen b. nor see c. or see d. nor seen 19. Thomas Eakins studied not only painting ______ anatomy when he was training to become an artist. a. moreover b. but also c. as well d. and 20. Endive can be used ______ as a salad green or as a cooking vegetable. a. such b. both c. either d. neither 21. They invited ______ to their golden anniversary. a. my wife and I b. I and my wife c. both my wife and I d. my wife and me 22. Have you finished your work? - No, I haven't and ______. a. she has not too b. neither she has c. she has either d. neither has she. 23. I believe not only people are important to the world, ______. a. nature is important, too b. nature is important either c. neither is nature important d. but nature is important 24. Not only ______ shade and beauty, but they also reduce carbon dioxide. a.do trees provide b. trees provide c. provide trees d. trees do provide 25. It was the musical performance on TV that ______ by our family. a. was most enjoying b. was most enjoyed c. most enjoyed d. was most enjoyable 26. Neither the teacher nor his students ______ pleased with the performance of the team. a. was b. were c. has been d. being C. Choose word or phrase - A, B, C or D - that needs correcting. 27. Children enjoy telling and listening to ghosts stories, especially A B C on Halloween night. (ghost stories) D 28. Not only Laura's parents but also her husband think she should A B (thinks) return to school and finish her graduate degree. C D 29. Each year million of tons of fertile topsoil that could produce good A B C crops washed away by rains. D (was washed) 30. It was in 1971 that transatlantic supersonic transportation became A B C commercially availability. D (available) 31. Success in karate requires not only balance and skill but also A B concentration and mental alert. C D (alertness) 32. READING A. Fill in the each blank with one appropriate word from the box. regular demand leisure started means typically chance way industry organised recent found SPECTATOR SPORTS A surprising number of popular spectator sports, for example football and baseball, (31) started in Europe or in the USA in the nineteenth century. This did not happen by (32) chance. It was the result of changes in the (33) way people lived in those places at that time. Until then more people lived in the country than in towns. They worked in small groups and had no (34) regular time off. All this changed, with the growth of factories and (35) industry in the nineteenth century, first in Europe and then in the USA. For the first time most people began to live in towns, and they (36) found themselves with regular free time. They had more (37) leisure time than ever before. This resulted in the need for the (38) organised entertainment. Suitable games I developed or were invented, (39) typically team games, in which the crowded could take sides and become involved. This gave people some of the entertainment they need in their free time. The (40) recent explosion in TV, with the introduction of satellite and cable channels, has caused an increase in (41) demand for sports as entertainment. The money TV has brought to games such as football, tennis and baseball (42) means, that spectator sports will certainly go on playing an important part in our lives. B. Read the passage carefully, then choose the correct answer. England is famous for its garden, and most people like gardening. This is probably one reason why so many people prefer to live in houses rather than in flats. Particularly in suburban areas it is possible to pass row after row of ordinary small houses, each one with its neatly kept patch of grass surrounded by great variety of flowers and shrubs. Enthusiasts of gardening get a great deal of helpful advice from the television and magazines. 33. The passage points out that, because many English people are fond of gardening, ______. a. they don't want to live in suburban areas b. they grow flowers but not grass and fruit trees c. they can spare little time for the television d. houses are more popular than flats 34. The passage stresses that people interested in gardening ______. a. find it necessary to move out to distant rural areas b. need large gardens in order to get ,satisfaction c. are supplied with information and guidance by both the television and the press d. get very little encouragement from the media 35. The passage is concerned with ______. a. the enthusiasm of the people in England for gardens and gardening b. the problems of gardening in suburban areas c. the new techniques in gardening d. the increasing demand for new varieties of flowers and shrubs 36. WRITING From the four words or phrases - a, b, c or d - choose the one that best completes the sentence. 37. _____ of caffein can result in restlessness, insomnia, and even delirium. a. Consuming in excess b. The consumption excessive c. To consume excessively d. Excessive consumption 38. ______ cause tides, but that of the sun also produces the same effect, though to a lesser extent. a. Not only when the gravitational attraction of the moon does b. As the gravitational attraction of the moon not only' does c. Not only does the gravitational attraction of the moon d. The gravitational attraction of the moon not only 39. Most southern states had set up primary school systems by the late 18th century, but only in New England ______ and open to all students. a. primary schools were free b. were primary schools free c. free were primary schools d. were free primary schools 40. Unlike fossil fuels, which can be used only once, wind and solar power ______ of energy. a. are renewable sources b. the sources are renewable c. for renewable sources d. renewable sources 41. Nashville has ______ the capital of country music. a. as long been known b. been known as long c. long peen known as d. long as been known SECTIONA:PRONUNCIATION Choose the word in each group that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest by circling the corresponding letter A, B, C or D. (5 points) 1. C 2. A 3. C 4. D 5. B SECTION B: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR PART I.Choose the best answer among A. B, C, or D that best completes each sentence: (10 points) 1. B 2. A 3. D 4. B 5. B 6. D 7. A 8. C 9. B 10. B PART II. Use the correct form of the verbs in the brackets: (14 points – 1 point for each correct verb) 1. met/ was walking/ had been/ had been walking/ were going/ invited/ had arranged/ didn’t have 2. Having seen 3. having been given 4. came/ reading 5. have already found/ stolen PART III. Find a mistake in the underlined parts of each sentence and correct it: (12 points) 1. B – being told 2. B – borrowing (having borrowed) 3. D – finding (in finding) 4. C – killing 5. B – has 6. C – discussed PART IV: Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank: (10 points) 1. C 2. A 3. B 4. D 5. C 6. B 7. A 8. D 9. C 10. B SECTION C: READING PART I. Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow: (10 points) 1. It is the Asiad. 2. They are held every four years. 3. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) does. 4. He/ She wins bronze medal. 5. (They are accompanied) by national anthems and flags. PART II. Use the correct form of the words in block capitals: (9 points) 1. competitors 4. officially 7. considerably 2. knowledgeable 5. representatives 8. pollutants 3. eradication 6. effective 9. classifies SECTION D: WRITING PART I.Complete each of the following sentences, using the words and phrases given: (10 points) 1. When I was there two years ago, the tower was being built, but now it hasn’t been finished yet. 2. Has Mr Jones been working as an engineer for 9 years now? 3. It was stupid of her to lend Tom all her/ the money. 4. The police accused him of stealing (having stolen) the money, but he denied taking (having taken) it. 5. If I had known you were ill, I would have come to see you. PART II. Finish each of the following sentence in such a way that it means the same as the sentence given. Use the word given and other words as necessary. Do not change the form of the given word: (20 points) 1. The rain prevented the volunteers from mowing the old lady’s lawns. 2. He gave several reasons, few of which were valid. 3. He is the only student in my school to be able to speak three languages. 4. The man who stopped me on the street asked for directions. 5. When I entered the room, I was surprised at what I saw. 6. If he had tried his best, he would have won the race. 7. She offered to clean the room for her mother. 8. He suggested inviting Mr Brown to the party the following weekend. 9. There’s only one of his books which I have not read. 10. (After doing)/ Having done his homework, Dave went to bed. ON LUYEN Ngay 21/ 4/ 2009- Mrs Ha- TQK high school Ex1:Add question tags to the following statements. 1. He hardly ever makes a mistake, ________? 11. Nobody liked the play, ________? 2. She'd save money if she bought fresh food, ____? 12. She's very' funny. She's got a great sense of humour,__? 3. The area was evacuated at once, ________? 13. Mr. Smith usually remembered his wife's birthdays, __? 4. It never works very well, ________? 14. He ought to have made a note of it, ________? 5. Neither of them offered to help you, ________? 15. There'll be plenty for everyone, ________? 6. Let's go out for dinner tonight, ________? 16. That isn't Bill driving, ________? 7. Nothing went wrong, ________? 17. There used to be trees here, ________? 8. This won't take long, ________? 18. Don't touch that button, ________? 9. I'm too late, ________? 19. Not a very good film, ________? 10. Somebody wanted a drink, ________? 20. They think he's funny, ________? Ex2: Underline the correct or more natural answer. If both answers are possible, underline them both. 1. Valuables can / are able to be left in the hotel safe. Please ask at the reception desk. 2. We could / were able to finish the football match before it started snowing too heavy. 3. The rebels could / were able to draw on the support of over 20,000 soldiers. 4. Could you / Were you able to understand Professor Larsen's lecture? I found it really difficult. 5. 'Do you want a game?' 'Sorry, I can't / 'm not able to play chess. 6. Look at me, I can / 'm able to ride my bike without any help. 7. When the fire officers arrived they could / were able to put out the flames in a couple of minutes. 8. The air was so polluted in the city center, I could hardly / was hardly able to breathe. 9. I knew John had been smoking. I could / was able to smell the cigarettes when I came into the room. 10. Can you / Are you able to drive without your glasses? 11. No changes can / are able to be made to this rail ticket after purchase. 12. He could / was able to untie the ropes without the guards noticing. 13. She looked all over the house, but couldn't / wasn't able to find her keys anywhere. 14. I was very busy at work; but I could / was able to have a couple of days off last week. 15. She swam strongly and could / was able to cross the river easily, even though it was swollen by the heavy rain. Ex3: Put in could or was/ were able to. Sometimes either is possible. Use a negative if necessary. 1. Suddenly all the lights went out. We ______ see a thing. 2. The computer went wrong, but luckily Emma ______ put it right again. 3. There was a big party last night. You ______ hear the music half a mile away. 4. I learnt to read music as a child. I ______ read it when I was five. 5. People heard warnings about the flood, and they ______ move out in time. 6. The train was full. I ______ find a seat anywhere. 7. Mrs. Carter ______ put out the fire before the house burnt down. 8. I looked everywhere for the book, but I ______ find it. 9. The plane ______ take off at eleven o'clock, after the fog had lifted. 10. It was foggy, so the plane ______ take off. Ex4: Choose from the four given options marked A,B,C, and D 1. My parents want me to study to behave well. A. either/or B. neither/nor C. either/both D. not only/but also 2. Mr. Brown and his wife are vegetarians. of them eats meat. A. All B. Neither C. Both D. None 3. All of the students have passed the exam. of them has failed. A. Either B. Neither C. Both D. None 4. My mother together with my aunts going shopping at the moment. A. is B. are C. was D. were 5. Tom as well as his friends the new teacher very much. A. love B. loves C. will love D. to love 6. I bought this watch at your shop yesterday but it doesn’t work. You should _________ change the new one________ refund me. A. neither/nor B. both/and C. either/or D. either/nor 7. My parents as well as my teacher ______ very interested in me. A. is B. are C. does D. have 8. My uncles together with my father going to visit our grandparents next Sunday. A. is B. are C. will D. were 9. Nobody in my class likes him .He is mean selfish. A. neither/nor B. either/or C. both/and D. either/and 10. Both Tom and Linda my friends. A. are B. is C. be D. likes 11. It is the people that in the yesterday accident. A. injured B. was injured C. were injured D. injure 12. It was the letter that yesterday . A. was arrived B. arrived C. were arrived D. arriving 13. It is the flower vase that to Linda for her birthday tomorrow. A. is given B. gave C. will be given D. was given 14. It is English that in many parts of the world. A. speaks B. was spoken C. is speaking D. is spoken 15. It is a new school that in our village next week. A. is going to be built B. is going to build C. is built D. was built [...]... back by midnight we would have been locked out 70 I gave the contract to the secretary herself on May 12st A It was May 12th that I gave the contract to the secretary herself B It was the contract to which I gave the secretary herself on May 12th C It was the secretary that was given the contract to on May 12th D It was me who gave the contract to the secretary herself on May 12th 71 The old woman is... back by midnight we would have been locked out 70 I gave the contract to the secretary herself on May 12st A It was May 12th that I gave the contract to the secretary herself B It was the contract to which I gave the secretary herself on May 12th C It was the secretary that was given the contract to on May 12th D It was me who gave the contract to the secretary herself on May 12th 71 The old woman is... air to expand ,rise ,and flow toward the poles 24 He thinks she will marry him ,won’t she ? 25 We have to translate this text into Vietnamese ,haven’t we? 26.You seldom visit her don’t you ? 27.If she told him she was introduce he could have helped her 28.lightning flash produces electromagnetic waves that maytravels along the Earth’s magnetic field for long distances 29 California has more land under... 81.If I had a lot of money I ‘d travel around the world to see all of the world A wonderful B wonderfully C wondering D wonders 82 He why she hadn’t come yet A asked B wonders C worries D didn’t know 83 It is collecting stamps that he is on A concerned B interested C fond D keen 84 Big cities are always to young people A interested B.fascinating C.fascinated D.attractively 85 She _ complains... distances 29 California has more land under irrigation than any another state 30 Nothing can prevent him from loving her, can’t it ? 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 I 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 II 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Underline the correct or more natural answer If both answers are possible, underline them both Valuables can / are able to be left in the... office yesterday afternoon A to leave B leaving C left 23 Both Son and Vinh like English of them likes literature A None B Neither C Either 24 Shut the door, ? A don’t you B won’t you C do you 25 I am your friend, _ I ? A am not B am C aren’t 26 Nothing is more precious than independence and freedom, ? A are they B isn’t it C aren’t they 27 We would rather slaves A dying to being... you B have you C.do you D don’t you 23 You often have bread and milk for breakfast, ? A haven’t you B.have you C.do you D don’t you 24 You won’t leave me, _? A will you B.won’t you C.am I D do you 25 There are many flowers in the garden, _? A.aren’t they B.isn’t it C.aren’t there D.is it 26.There is nothing in the fridge, _? A is there B.isn’t there C is it D.isn’t it 27 I am right , _ I ? A am... to leave B leaving C left D leave 23 Both Son and Vinh like English of them likes literature A None B Neither C Either D Both 24 Shut the door, ? A don’t you B won’t you C do you D will you 25 I am your friend, _ I ? A am not B am C aren’t D do 26 Nothing is more precious than independence and freedom, ? A are they B isn’t it C aren’t they D is it 27 We would rather slaves A... You could hear the music half a mile away I learnt to read music as a child I could/ was able to read it when I was five People heard warnings about the flood, and they were able to move out in time The train was full I couldn't / wasn't able to find a seat anywhere Mrs Carter was able to put out the fire before the house burnt down I looked everywhere for the book, but I couldn't find it The plane was . gravitational attraction of the moon does b. As the gravitational attraction of the moon not only' does c. Not only does the gravitational attraction of the moon d. The gravitational attraction. gravitational attraction of the moon does b. As the gravitational attraction of the moon not only' does c. Not only does the gravitational attraction of the moon d. The gravitational attraction. KIEM TRA 25 PHUT Ex1: Choose the best option: 1. Florida, ………………………… the Sunshine State, attracts many tourists every year. A. that is known