1 1I - Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others. (0,2)1. A. passed B. watched C. played D. washed2. A. proud B. about C. around D. would3. A. market B. depart C. card D. scare4. A. entrance B. paddy C. bamboo D. banyan5. A. problem B. love C. box D. hobbyII - Choose the best answer from the four options given (marked A, B, C, or D) to complete eachsentence. (0,2)6. My house _________in 1986.

A. is built B. was building C. was built D. has been built7. The doctor _________me not to stay up too late at night.

A. advised B. suggested C. insisted D. forced8. Tomorrow we'll go to Noi Bai Airport to meet Maryam, _________comes from Malaysia.

A. who B. whom C. whose D. that9. His house looks very large and beautiful. It is _________house.

A. a seven-room B. a seven-rooms C. seven room D. seven rooms10. If you get up early, you _________late.

A. weren't B. wouldn't be C. aren't D. won't be11. It's very hot today. I wish I _________on the beach now.

A. am B. was C. were D. had been12. When he lived in the city, he _________to the theater twice a week.

A. uses to go B. has gone C. used to go D. was going13. My father asked us _________too much time playing computer games.

A. not to spending B. did not spend C. not to spend D. to not spent14. Hoai can not remember the name of the restaurant _________she ate her favorite roasted duck.

A. which B. whose C. whom D. where15. If I were a flower, I _________a sunflower.

A. was B. were C. will be D. would be16. Nobody went to the party, _________?

A. does he B. do they C. didnt they D. did they17. It is nearly 3 months _________he visited his parents.

A. while B. during C. since D. when

218. _________population is another unpleasant result we have to solve.A. Increased B. Increasing C. The increase D. To increase

19. If we _________enough time, well study this exercise more carefully.A. will have B. have C. had D. would have

20. What would you do, if you _________a UFO?A. see B. saw C. would see D. had seen

III - Identify the underlined word/ phrase (A or B, C, D) that needs correcting to become an exact one.(0,2)21. The picture was painting by Michael last year.

A B C D22. Theres the woman who she sold me the handbag.

A B C D23. Mr. Smith is going to buy a new Japanese car, doesnt he?

A B C D24. I met a lot of interesting people while I was studying at Ho Chi Minh City.

A B C D25. If I were you, I didnt buy that expensive car.

A B C DIV - Read the following passage, then choose the correct answer to questions 26 - 30. (0,2)

I went to Australia on a student program last year and I like to (1)_______you about it. I was very(2)_______when I knew I was going to Australia because I had never been there before. I didnt think aboutthe problems of speaking English (3)_______I met my host family. At first I couldnt communicate withthem because my English was so bad. All the five years I had been learning English wasnt much used at all(4)_______we didnt have real practice at school. Even though my grammar was good, my pronunciationwasnt. My problem is (5)_______ l and r. For example, Australian people often asked What do you eatin Vietnam? I wanted to tell them that we eat rice, but they didnt understand when I said We eat lice26. A. say B. tell C. talk D. speak27. A. exciting B. excites C. excited D. excite28. A. after B. until C. when D. while29. A. although B. even C. because D. so30. A. pronouncing B. speaking C. reading D. tellingV. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one. (0,4)0. They suggested banning advertisements on TV.- They suggested that advertisements on TV should be banned.31. People say that they bought this shop last year.- It is_____________________________________________________________________________.- They are_________________________________________________________________________.

332. "How much do you think it will cost?" he said to me.- He asked me______________________________________________________________________.33. Mr.Brown's team has lost the game. He looks very sad.- Mr. Brown whose__________________________________________________________________.34. Do you know the man who sat next to me at Nams birthday party last night?- You know________________________________________________________________________.35. It takes Minh 2 hours to do his homework every day.- Minh spends_______________________________________________________________________.36. We were late for school because of the heavy rain.- Because it_________________________________________________________________________.37. My mother used to make us clean the house.- We used__________________________________________________________________________.38. "I'm working in a restaurant, and don't care much for it."she said- She said__________________________________________________________________________.39. Its two years since I last spoke to her.- I havent__________________________________________________________________________.40. Going swimming in the river in the summer is interesting.- It________________________________________________________________________________.

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I - Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others. (0,2)1. A. passed B. watched C. played D. washed2. A. proud B. about C. around D. would3. A. market B. depart C. card D. scare4. A. entrance B. paddy C. bamboo D. banyan5. A. problem B. love C. box D. hobbyII - Choose the best answer from the four options given (marked A, B, C, or D) to complete eachsentence. (0,2)6. My house _________in 1986.

A. is built B. was building C. was built D. has been built7. The doctor _________me not to stay up too late at night.

A. advised B. suggested C. insisted D. forced8. Tomorrow we'll go to Noi Bai Airport to meet Maryam, _________comes from Malaysia.

A. who B. whom C. whose D. that9. His house looks very large and beautiful. It is _________house.

A. a seven-room B. a seven-rooms C. seven room D. seven rooms10. If you get up early, you _________late.

A. weren't B. wouldn't be C. aren't D. won't be11. It's very hot today. I wish I _________on the beach now.

A. am B. was C. were D. had been12. When he lived in the city, he _________to the theater twice a week.

A. uses to go B. has gone C. used to go D. was going13. My father asked us _________too much time playing computer games.

A. not to spending B. did not spend C. not to spend D. to not spent14. Hoai can not remember the name of the restaurant _________she ate her favorite roasted duck.

A. which B. whose C. whom D. where15. If I were a flower, I _________a sunflower.

A. was B. were C. will be D. would be16. Nobody went to the party, _________?

A. does he B. do they C. didnt they D. did they17. It is nearly 3 months _________he visited his parents.

A. while B. during C. since D. when

518. _________population is another unpleasant result we have to solve.A. Increased B. Increasing C. The increase D. To increase

19. If we _________enough time, well study this exercise more carefully.A. will have B. have C. had D. would have

20. What would you do, if you _________a UFO?A. see B. saw C. would see D. had seen

III - Identify the underlined word/ phrase (A or B, C, D) need correcting to become an exact one. (0,2)21. The picture was painting by Michael last year. (was painted)

A B C D22. Theres the woman who she sold me the handbag. (NOT she)

A B C D23. Mr. Smith is going to buy a new Japanese car, doesnt he? (isnt he)

A B C D24. I met a lot of interesting people while I was studying at Ho Chi Minh City. (in)

A B C D25. If I were you, I didnt buy that expensive car. (wouldnt)

A B C DIV - Read the following passage, then choose the correct answer to questions 26 - 30. (0,2)

I went to Australia on a student program last year and I like to (26)_______you about it. I was very(27)_______when I knew I was going to Australia because I had never been there before. I didnt thinkabout the problems of speaking English (28)_______I met my host family. At first I couldnt communicatewith them because my English was so bad. All the five years I had been learning English wasnt much usedat all (29)_______we didnt have real practice at school. Even though my grammar was good, mypronunciation wasnt. My problem is (30)_______ l and r. For example, Australian people often askedWhat do you eat in Vietnam? I wanted to tell them that we eat rice, but they didnt understand when I saidWe eat lice26. A. say B. tell C. talk D. speak27. A. exciting B. excites C. excited D. excite28. A. after B. until C. when D. while29. A. although B. even C. because D. so30. A. pronouncing B. speaking C. reading D. tellingIV. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one. (0,4)0. They suggested banning advertisements on TV.- They suggested that advertisements on TV should be banned.31. People say that they bought this shop last year.- It is said that they bought this shop last year. / - They are said to have bought this shop last year.32. "How much do you think it will cost?" he said to me.- He asked me how much I thought it would cost.

633. Mr.Brown's team has lost the game.He looks very sad.- Mr. Brown whose team has lost the game looks very sad.34. Do you know the man who sat next to me at Nams birthday party last night?- You know the man who sat next to me at Nams birthday party last night, dont you?35. It takes Minh 2 hours to do his homework every day.- Minh spends 2 hours doing his homework every day.36. We were late for school because of the heavy rain.- Because it rained heavily, we were late for school.37. My mother used to make us clean the house.- We used to be made to clean the house by my mother.38. "I'm working in a restaurant, and don't care much for it."she said- She said that she was working in a restaurant and didnt care much for it.39. Its two years since I last spoke to her. - I havent spoken to her for two years.40. Going swimming in the river in the summer is interesting.- It is interesting to go swimming in the river in the summer.

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7 2I - Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others. (0,2)1. A. claimed B. warned C. occurred D. existed2. A. health B. appear C. ready D. heavy3. A. tidal B. sight C. mineral D. describe4. A. though B. throw C. through D. thought5. A. thunder B. erupt C. trust D. pullII Choose the best answer from the four options given (marked A, B, C, or D) to complete eachsentence. (0,2)6. I cant understand the French visitors. I wish I ________French.

A. knew B. will know C. know D. have known7. The church ________about 100 years ago.

A. is built B. was built C. will be built D. has been built8. People in Israel are going to celebrate their festival ________is called Passover.

A. whose B. who C. which D. where9. ________I was really tired , I couldnt sleep.

A. Even though B. So C. Therefore D. Because of10. Lan is very tired. ________, she has to finish her assignment before going to bed.

A. Although B. So C. Therefore D. However11. I suggest ________some money for poor children.

A. raise B. to raise C. raised D. raising12. She asked me if I ________a laptop computer the following day.

A. buy B. will buy C. bought D. would buy13. I ________telephone her if I knew her number.

A. would B. have to C. will D. shall14. Honda motorbikes ________in Viet Nam.

A. produce B. will produce C. are produced D. would be produced15. We have learnt English ________2001.

A. for B. since C. in D. during16. We ________already ________Huong Pagoda.

A. wereseeing B. haveseen C. areseeing D. willsee17. All the houses in the area ________immediately.

A. has to rebuilt B. had to rebuild C. have to be rebuilt D. have to rebuild

818. If he ________soon, he might miss the train.A. isnt coming B. doesnt come C. wont come D. didnt come

19. Mr. Long said that he ________in Ho Chi Minh City.A. lived B. is living C. has lived D. will live

20. Your sister works in a foreign company, ________she?A. isnt B. didnt C. wasnt D. doesnt

III- Identify the underlined word/ phrase (A or B,C,D) that needs correcting to become an exact one. (0,2)21. My sister enjoys read about wild animals and natural mysteries.

A B C D22. Mr. Thach who sing English songs very well is my teacher of English.

A B C D23. My father asked us not to spending too much time playing computer games.

A B C D24. Ba can play the piano better more than his friends can.

A B C D25. We can save nature resources by using solar energy.

A B C DIV - Read the following passage, then choose the correct answer to questions 26 - 30. (0,2)

Today, supermarkets are found in almost every large city in the world. But the first supermarket(26)_________opened only fifty years ago. It was opened in New York by a man named Michael Cullen.

A supermarket is different (27)___________other types of stores in several ways. In supermarkets,goods are placed on open shelves. The (28)__________ choose what they want and take them to thecheckout counter. This means that fewer shop assistants are needed than in other stores. The way productsare displayed is another difference between supermarkets and many other types of stores; (29)__________example, in supermarkets, there is usually a display of small inexpensive items just in front of the checkoutcounter: candies, chocolates, magazines, cheap foods and so on.

Most customers (30)__________go to a supermarket buy goods from a shopping list. They knowexactly what they need to buy. They do the shopping according to a plan.26. A. is B. has been C. was D. were27. A. in B. from C. of D. with28. A. customers B. managers C. assistants D. sellers29. A. in B. for C. of D. by30. A. who B. what C. which D. whomV - Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one. (0,4)31. They have just sold that old house.- That old house____________________________________________________________________.32. In spite of the bad weather, they had a wonderful holiday.- Although________________________________________________________________________.

933. They will build a new mall here.- A new mall______________________________________________________________________.34. Unless he takes these pills, he wont be better.- If______________________________________________________________________________.35. Despite working hard, he cant support his large family.- Although________________________________________________________________________.VI - Complete each of the following sentences, using the words given. (0,4)36. If/ it/ not rain/ tomorrow/ I/ go/ camping/ my friends.- _______________________________________________________________________________.37. If/ I/ meet/ alien/ outer space/ I/ invite/ home/ talk.- _______________________________________________________________________________.38. I/ never/ travelled/ by/ air.- _______________________________________________________________________________.39. The students/ study/ for exam/ now.- _______________________________________________________________________________.40. It/ be/ such/ cold day/ we/ decide/ not/ go out.- _______________________________________________________________________________.

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KEYI - Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others. (0,2)1. A. claimed B. warned C. occurred D. existed2. A. health B. appear C. ready D. heavy3. A. tidal B. sight C. mineral D. describe4. A. though B. throw C. through D. thought5. A. thunder B. erupt C. trust D. pullII Choose the best answer from the four options given (marked A, B, C, or D) to complete eachsentence. (0,2)6. I cant understand the French visitors. I wish I ________French.

A. knew B. will know C. know D. have known7. The church ________about 100 years ago.

A. is built B. was built C. will be built D. has been built8. People in Israel are going to celebrate their festival________is called Passover.

A. whose B.who C. which D. where9. ________I was really tired , I couldnt sleep.

A. Even though B. So C. Therefore D. Because of10. Lan is very tired. ________, she has to finish her assignment before going to bed.

A. Although B. So C. Therefore D. However11. I suggest ________some money for poor children.

A. raise B. to raise C. raised D. raising12. She asked me if I _______a laptop computer the following day.

A. buy B. will buy C. bought D. would buy13. I ________telephone her if I knew her number.

A. would B. have to C. will D. shall14. Honda motorbikes ________in Viet Nam.

A. produce B. will produce C. are produced D. would be produced15. We have learnt English ________2001.

A. for B. since C. in D. during16. We ________already _______Huong Pagoda.

A. wereseeing B. haveseen C. areseeing D. willsee17. All the houses in the area ________immediately.

A. has to rebuilt B. had to rebuild C. have to be rebuilt D. have to rebuild

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18. If he ________soon, he might miss the train.A. isnt coming B. doesnt come C. wont come D. didnt come

19. Mr. Long said that he ________in Ho Chi Minh City.A. lived B. is living C. has lived D. will live

20. Your sister works in a foreign company, ________she?A. isnt B. didnt C. wasnt D. doesnt

III- Identify the underlined word/ phrase (A or B, C, D) that needs correcting to become an exact one. (0,2)21. My sister enjoys read about wild animals and natural mysteries.

A B C D22. Mr. Thach who sing English songs very well is my teacher of English.

A B C D23. My father asked us not to spending too much time playing computer games.

A B C D24. Ba can play the piano better more than his friends can.

A B C D25. We can save nature resources by using solar energy.

A B C DIV - Read the following passage, then choose the correct answer to questions 26 - 30. (0,2)

Today, supermarkets are found in almost every large city in the world. But the first supermarket(26)_________opened only fifty years ago. It was opened in New York by a man named Michael Cullen.

A supermarket is different (27)___________other types of stores in several ways. In supermarkets,goods are placed on open shelves. The (28)__________ choose what they want and take them to thecheckout counter. This means that fewer shop assistants are needed than in other stores. The way productsare displayed is another difference between supermarkets and many other types of stores; (29)__________example, in supermarkets, there is usually a display of small inexpensive items just in front of the checkoutcounter: candies, chocolates, magazines, cheap foods and so on.

Most customers (30)__________go to a supermarket buy goods from a shopping list. They knowexactly what they need to buy. They do the shopping according to a plan.26. A. is B. has been C. was D. were27. A. in B. from C. of D. with28. A. customers B. managers C. assistants D. sellers29. A. in B. for C. of D. by30. A. who B. what C. which D. whomV - Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one. (0,4)31. They have just sold that old house. - That old house has just been sold (by them).32. In spite of the bad weather, they had a wonderful holiday.- Although the weather was bad, they had a wonderful holiday.

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33. They will build a new mall here. - A new mall will be built here (by them).34. Unless he takes these pills, he wont be better. - If he does not take these pills, he wont be better.35. Depite working hard, he cant support his large family.- Although he works hard, he cant support his large family.VI - Complete each of the following sentences, using the words given. (0,4)36. If/ it/ not rain/ tomorrow/ I/ go/ camping/ my friends.- If it does not rain tomorrow, I will go camping with my friends.37. If/ I/ meet/ alien/ outer space/ I/ invite/ home/ talk.- If I met an alien from outer space, I would invite him/her/it to my home and talk/ to talk.38. I/ never/ travelled/ by/ air. - I have never travelled by air.39. The students/ study/ for exam/ now. - The students are studying for their exam now.40. It/ be/ such/ cold day/ we/ decide/ not/ go out.- It was such a cold day that we decided not to go out.

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3I - Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others. (0,2)1. A. information B. informative C. forward D. formal2. A. shout B. through C. mountain D. household3. A. teenager B. message C. village D. advantage4. A. control B. folk C. remote D. documentary5. A. access B. website C. violent D. internetII - Choose the best answer from the four options given (marked A, B, C, or D) to complete eachsentence. (0,2)6. They _________Ho Chi Minh City last summer.

A. visit B. will visit C. have visit D. visited7. He asked me if I _________to school by bicycle every day.

A. am going B. go C. was going D. went8. _________Friday morning, there is a meeting between 11am and 1 pm.

A. In B. For C. On D. At9. The article was posted by Jimhello on Tuesday,_________?

A. didnt it B. wasnt it C. was it D. did it10. She was sick yesterday, _________she was absent from school.

A. since B. so C. because D. but11. You really saw a UFO, _________?

A. arent you B. dont you C. didnt you D. werent you12. If Mr. John _________rich, he would travel around the world.

A. is B. will be C. was D. were13. Lan ________the train if she _________in a hurry.

A. will miss/ is not B. misses/ is not C. misses/ is D. will miss/ does not14. The book _________is on the table belongs to my brother.

A. which B. where C. whose D. who15. I didnt go to the party yesterday because _________.

A. I am sick B. I will be sick C. I was sick D. I would be sick16. _________it was so cold, he went out without an overcoat.

A. Although B. Since C. If D. Because17. Tom said that he _________in Leeds in England.

A. is living B. has lived C. lived D. were living

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18. He asked me_________.A. what my phone number B. what my phone number wereC. what my phone number was D. what was my phone number

19. Dont forget to buy me a dictionary,_________?A. do you B. will you C. shall you D. dont you

20. The examiner didnt tell me _________I passed or not.A. whether B. how C. if D. why

III - Identify the underlined word/ phrase (A or B,C,D) that needs correcting to become an exact one. (0,2)21. I saw the men, the women and the cattle which went to the field.

A B C D22. Look at the two dictionarys and you will see they are the same in some ways.

A B C D23. There is no water in the house. If there is, we could cook dinner.

A B C D24. She did her test careful last week.

A B C D25. Would you mind turn on the lights, please? Its too dark for me to read.

A B C DIV - Read the following passage, then choose the correct answer to questions 26 - 30. (0,2)

Today, computer companies sell many different programs for computers. First, there are programsfor doing math problems. (26)_________, there are programs for scientific studies. Third, some programsare like fancy typewriters. They are often used by writers and business people. Other (27)_________aremade for courses in schools and universities. And finally, there are programs for fun. They include wordgames and puzzles for children and adults.

There are many wonderful new computer programs, but there are other reasons to like(28)_________. Some people like the way computers hum and sing when they (29)_________. It is a happysound, like the sounds of toy and childhood. Computers also have lights and pretty pictures. And computerseven seem to have personalities. That may sound strange, but computers seem to have feelings. Sometimesthey seem happy, sometimes they seem angry. It is easy (30)_________they are like people.26. A. Two B. Second C. Twice D. Double27. A. programs B. people C. students D. typewriters28. A. programs B. reasons C. games D. computers29. A. work B. have worked C. are working D. worked30. A. to think B. thinking C. for thinking D. that thoughtV - Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one. (0,4)31. Can you use this computer? - You can________________________________________?32. I cant remember the answers to these questions.- I wish____________________________________________________________________________ .

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33. I must go to Ha Noi tomorrow. said Nam.- Nam said_________________________________________________________________________ .34. Nga spends 4 hours a day practicing English with her friends.- It takes___________________________________________________________________________ .35. We take our umbrellas because it is raining heavily.- It is______________________________________________________________________________ .VI - Complete each of the following sentences, using the words given. (0,4)36. You / mind / if I / borrow / car / ? -__________________________________________.37. Tom / always / going / home / late / so / mother / be/ angry / .- _________________________________________________________________________________.38. It / be/ necessary / you/ practice English / every day / .- _________________________________________________________________________________.39. Compost / can / made / household / garden waste / .- _________________________________________________________________________________.40. Flight 710 / Chicago / take off / ten / minutes / .- _________________________________________________________________________________.

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KEYI - Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others. (0,2)1. A. information B. informative C. forward D. formal2. A. shout B. through C. mountain D. household3. A. teenager B. message C. village D. advantage4. A. control B. folk C. remote D. documentary5. A. access B. website C. violent D. internetII - Choose the best answer from the four options given (marked A, B,C, or D) to complete eachsentence. (0,2)6. They_________Ho Chi Minh City last summer.

A. visit B. will visit C. have visit D. visited7. He asked me if I_________to school by bicycle every day.

A. am going B. go C. was going D. went8. _________Friday morning, there is a meeting between 11am and 1 pm.

A. In B. For C. On D. At9. The article was posted by Jimhello on Tuesday,_________?

A. didnt it B. wasnt it C. was it D. did it10. She was sick yesterday,_________she was absent from school.

A. since B. so C. because D. but11. You really saw a UFO, _________?

A. arent you B. dont you C. didnt you D. werent you12. If Mr. John_________rich, he would travel around the world.

A. is B. will be C. was D. were13. Lan_________the train if she_________in a hurry.

A. will miss/ is not B. misses/ is not C. misses/ is D. will miss/ does not14. The book_________is on the table belongs to my brother.

A. which B. where C. whose D. who15. I didnt go to the party yesterday because _________.

A. I am sick B. I will be sick C. I was sick D. I would be sick16. _________it was so cold, he went out without an overcoat.

A. Although B. Since C. If D. Because17. Tom said that he_________in Leeds in England.

A. is living B. has lived C. lived D. were living

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18. He asked me_________.A. what my phone number B. what my phone number wereC. what my phone number was D. what was my phone number

19. Dont forget to buy me a dictionary,_________?A. do you B. will you C. shall you D. dont you

20. The examiner didnt tell me_________I passed or not.A. whether B. how C. if D. why

III - Identify the underlined word/ phrase (A or B,C,D) that needs correcting to become exact one. (0,2)21. I saw the men, the women and the cattle which went to the field. (that)

A B C D22. Look at the two dictionarys and you will see they are the same in some ways. (dictionaries)

A B C D23. There is no water in the house. If there is, we could cook dinner. (there was)

A B C D24. She did her test careful last week. (carefully)

A B C D25. Would you mind turn on the lights, please? Its too dark for me to read. (turning on)

A B C DIV - Read the following passage, then choose the correct answer to questions 26 - 30. (0,2)

Today, computer companies sell many different programs for computers. First, there are programsfor doing math problems. (26)_________, there are programs for scientific studies. Third, some programsare like fancy typewriters. They are often used by writers and business people. Other (27)_________aremade for courses in schools and universities. And finally, there are programs for fun. They include wordgames and puzzles for children and adults.

There are many wonderful new computer programs, but there are other reasons to like(28)_________. Some people like the way computers hum and sing when they (29)_________. It is a happysound, like the sounds of toy and childhood. Computers also have lights and pretty pictures. And computerseven seem to have personalities. That may sound strange, but computers seem to have feelings. Sometimesthey seem happy, sometimes they seem angry. It is easy (30)_________they are like people.26. A. Two B. Second C. Twice D. Double27. A. programs B. people C. students D. typewriters28. A. programs B. reasons C. games D. computers29. A. work B. have worked C. are working D. worked30. A. to think B. thinking C. for thinking D. that thoughtV - Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one. (0,4)31. Can you use this computer? - You can use this computer, cant you?32. I cant remember the answers to these questions.- I wish I could remember the answers to these questions.

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33. I must go to Ha Noi tomorrow. said Nam.- Nam said he had to go to Ha Noi the next/following day .34. Nga spends 4 hours a day practicing English with her friends.- It takes Nga 4 hours a day to practice English with her friends.35. We take our umbrellas because it is raining heavily.- It is raining heavily, so we take our umbrellas.VI - Complete each of the following sentences, using the words given. (0,4)36. You / mind /if I / borrow / car / ?- Do you mind if I borrow your car?/ Would you mind if I borrowed your car?37. Tom / always / going / home / late / so / mother / be/ angry / .- Tom is always going home late, so his mother is very angry.38. It / be/ necessary / you/ practice English / every day.- It is necessary for you to practice English every day.39. Compost / can / made / household / garden waste / .- Compost can be made from household and garden waste.40. Flight 710 / Chicago / take off / ten / minutes / .- The flight 710 to Chicago takes off in ten minutes.

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4I - Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others. (0,2)1. A. wanted B. needed C. dedicated D. watched2. A. dislike B. design C. music D. light3. A. know B. so C. go D. now4. A. that B. their C. the D. thank5. A. number B. return C. summer D. productII - Choose the best answer from the four options given (marked A, B, C, or D) to complete eachsentence. (0,2)6. Have you ever met the man ________Marys cousin?

A. who married B. who is married C. whom married D. who was married7. They are living in a house that ________in 1930.

A. is built B. was built C. built D. was building8. If the weather ________worse, we wont go to the beach.

A. gets B. will get C. got D. would get9. Im learning English ________I want to get a good job after school.

A. but B. because C. so D. therefore10. Shed love to take part in the evening class. ________, she has to look after the baby in the evening.

A. Therefore B. However C. but D. Although11. My sister is very fond ________eating chocolate candy.

A. at B. about C. of D. with12. Paul was ________sad about his exam results that he didnt smile all week.

A. such B. enough C. too D. so13. I suggest ________a short cut through the park. Itll take much less time.

A. take B. to take C. taking D. took14. Why ________go to the park for a change?

A. we dont B. dont we C. we should D. we should not15. My sister is very ________of spiders.

A. terror B. terrify C. terrified D. terrifying16. Ba wishes he ________have a new bicycle.

A. may B. will C. can D. could17. This pen, ________is made of gold, was given to me by my father on my 14th birthday.

A. that B. which C. whose D. when

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18. The interviewer asked me why I ________learning English.A. like B. will like C. liked D. would like

19. Your father doesnt work in that bank, ________he?A. is B. isnt C. does D. doesnt

20. My father ________for the car factory since 1995.A. worked B. was working C. has worked D. is working

III - Identify the underlined word/ phrase (A or B, C, D) that needs correcting to become an exact one.(0,2)21. I havent got some money to buy that English book.

A B C D22. If I am you, I would take a taxi to the airport.

A B C D23. Tam Dao is one of the mountainously areas of Vinh Phuc province.24. Thank you for looking up the children while I was out.

A B C D25. The teacher said that she would attend the class meeting following day.

A B C DIV - Read the following passage, then choose the correct answer to questions 26 - 30. (0,2)

Plants supply man with food clothing, and shelter- his most important needs.Many of our most useful medicines are also made (26)_________plants. In addition, plants add

beauty and pleasure to our lives. Most people enjoy the smell of flowers, the sight field of waving grain, andthe quiet of a forest. Not (27)_______plants are helpful to man. Some species grow in fields and gardens asweeds that choke off useful plants. Tiny hits of pollen from (28)_______plants cause such (29)_________asasthma and hay fever. Other plants destroy millions of dollars (30)_______of crops yearly.26. A. of B. from C. by D. with27. A. all B. every C. any D. some28. A. any B. certain C. most D. all29. A. accidents B. diseases C. misfortune D. disasters30. A. worth B. value C. price D. moneyV - Choose one sentence that has the same meaning as the root one. (0,4)31. Do you know Longs address? he asked me.

A. He asked me for Longs address. B. He asked me if someone knew Longs address.C. He asked me if I know Longs address. D. He asked me if I knew Longs address.

32. They are building a new bridge over the river.A. A new bridge is building over the river. B. A new bridge is being built over the river.C. A new bridge is going to build over the river. D. A new bridge is built over the river.

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33. I used to go to the cinema on Sundays.A. I usually went to the cinema on Sundays. B. I got used to going the cinema on Sundays.C. I didnt go to the cinema on Sundays. D. I usually go to the cinema on Sundays.

34. You feel unhealthy because you dont take any exercise.A. If you dont take any exercise, you will feel unhealthy.B. If you took more exercise, you would feel healthier.C. If you take more exercise, you will feel healthier.D. If you were healthier, you would take more exercise.

35. Unless we protect the environment, our life will be badly affected.A. If we protect the environment, our life will be badly affected.B. If we dont protect the environment, our life will be badly affected.C. If we dont protect the environment, our life wont be badly affected.D. If our life is badly affected, we will protect the environment.

VI - Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one. (0,4)36. If he doesnt work harder, hell lose his job. - Unless____________________________________.37. I have never been here before. - It is the first________________________________.37. You have read this novel, havent you? - Have you__________________________________?39. It was raining hard, so we had to cancel the game.- We had to__________________________________________________________________________.40. Its very wonderful to spend the weekend in the countryside.- Spending___________________________________________________________________________.

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KEYI - Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others. (0,2)1. A. wanted B. needed C. dedicated D. watched2. A. dislike B. design C. music D. light3. A. know B. so C. go D. now4. A. that B. their C. the D. thank5. A. number B. return C. summer D. productII - Choose the best answer from the four options given (marked A, B, C, or D) to complete eachsentence. (0,2)6. Have you ever met the man________Marys cousin?

A. who married B. who is married C. whom married D. who was married7. They are living in a house that________in 1930.

A. is built B. was built C. built D. was building8. If the weather________worse, we wont go to the beach.

A. gets B. will get C. got D. would get9. Im learning English ________I want to get a good job after school.

A. but B. because C. so D. therefore10. Shed love to take part in the evening class. ________, she has to look after the baby in the evening.

A. Therefore B. However C. but D. Although11. My sister is very fond________eating chocolate candy.

A. at B. about C. of D. with12. Paul was________sad about his exam results that he didnt smile all week.

A. such B. enough C. too D. so13. I suggest________a short cut through the park. Itll take much less time.

A. take B. to take C. taking D. took14. Why________go to the park for a change?

A. we dont B. dont we C. we should D. we should not15. My sister is very________of spiders.

A. terror B. terrify C. terrified D. terrifying16. Ba wishes he________have a new bicycle.

A. may B. will C. can D. could17. This pen, ________is made of gold, was given to me by my father on my 14th birthday.

A. that B. which C. whose D. when

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18. The interviwer asked me why I ________learning English.A. like B. will like C. liked D. would like

19. Your father doesnt work in that bank,________he?A. is B. isnt C. does D. doesnt

20. My father________for the car factory since 1995.A. worked B. was working C. has worked D. is working

III - Identify the underlined word/ phrase (A or B,C,D) that needs correcting to become an exact one. (0,2)21. I havent got some money to buy that English book.

A B C D22. If I am you, I would take a taxi to the airport.

A B C D23. Tam Dao is one of the mountainously areas of Vinh Phuc province.24. Thank you for looking up the children while I was out.

A B C D25. The teacher said that she would attend the class meeting following day.

A B C DIV - Read the following passage, then choose the correct answer to questions 26 - 30. (0,2)

Plants supply man with food clothing, and shelter- his most important needs.Many of our most useful medicines are also made (26)_________plants. In addition, plants add

beauty and pleasure to our lives. Most people enjoy the smell of flowers, the sight field of waving grain, andthe quiet of a forest. Not (27)_______plants are helpful to man. Some species grow in fields and gardens asweeds that choke off useful plants. Tiny hits of pollen from (28)_______plants cause such (29)_________asasthma and hay fever. Other plants destroy millions of dollars (30)_______of crops yearly.26. A. of B. from C. by D. with27. A. all B. every C. any D. some28. A. any B. certain C. most D. all29. A. accidents B. diseases C. misfortune D. disasters30. A. worth B. value C. price D. moneyV - Choose one sentence that has the same meaning as the root one. (0,4)31. Do you know Longs address? he asked me.

A. He asked me for Longs address. B. He asked me if someone knew Longs address.C. He asked me if I know Longs address. D. He asked me if I knew Longs address.

32. They are building a new bridge over the river.A. A new bridge is building over the river. B. A new bridge is being built over the river.C. A new bridge is going to build over the river. D. A new bridge is built over the river.

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33. I used to go to the cinema on Sundays.A. I usually went to the cinema on Sundays. B. I got used to going the cinema on Sundays.C. I didnt go to the cinema on Sundays. D. I usually go to the cinema on Sundays.

34. You feel unhealthy because you dont take any exercise.A. If you dont take any exercise, you will feel unhealthy.B. If you took more exercise, you would feel healthier.C. If you take more exercise, you will feel healthier.D. If you were healthier, you would take more exercise.

35. Unless we protect the environment, our life will be badly affected.A. If we protect the environment, our life will be badly affected.B. If we dont protect the environment, our life will be badly affected.C. If we dont protect the environment, our life wont be badly affected.D. If our life is badly affected, we will protect the environment.

VI - Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one. (0,4)36. If he doesnt work harder, hell lose his job. - Unless he works harder, hell lose his job.37. I have never been here before. - It is the first time I have ever been here.37. You have read this novel, havent you? - Have you read this novel?39. It was raining hard, so we had to cancel the game.- We had to cancel the game because it was raining hard.40. Its very wonderful to spend the weekend in the countryside.- Spending the weekend in the countryside is very wonderful.

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5I - Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others. (0,2)1. A. think B. therefore C. throughout D. thanks2. A. cleaned B. played C. used D. hoped3. A. stood B. blood C. good D. foot4. A. nation B. natural C. matter D. anger5. A. books B. clubs C. hats D. stampsII - Choose the best answer from the four options given (A, B, C, orD) to complete each sentence. (0,2)6. Helen: Where do you come from? ~ Ann ________.

A. I come from London B. In LondonC. Yes, Ive just come here D. Im living in London

7. He ________in the cafe when she came.A. sat B. has sat C. has been sitting D. was sitting

8. Mr. Dung will be leaving ________Son La on Sunday.A. in B. at C. from D. for

9. Pass me that pen, please! ~ ________.A. Here you are B. No, it isnt C. Yes, please D. It doesnt matter

10. Where is Huong? ~ Shes out. She said she ________back soon.A. is B. was C. came D. would be

11. Thang has applied for a ________in a new company.A. career B. work C. job D. task

12. ________you let me take a photograph of you?A. Will B. Shall C. May D. Must

13. All of us were ________that he came first. He hasnt been working hard so far.A. surprising B. to surprise C. surprised D. to be surprised

14. I telephoned the station to make ________of the time of the train.A. sure B. true C. real D. right

15. My brother loves ________to music very much.A. to be listened B. listening C. to listen D. listened

16. He ________his grandparents every Sunday.A. has visited B. visits C. is visiting D. was visiting

17. The policeman explained to us ________to get to the airport.A. how B. how can we C. how can D. how we can

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18. Several people were hurt in the accident but only one ________to hospital.A. was taken B. was taking C. has taken D. has been taking

19. He ________in London at the moment.A. studies B. is studying C. has studied D. will study

20. The college got some money by selling one of its ________old pictures.A. useful B. usual C. valuable D. helpful

III - Identify the underlinedword/ phrase (A or B,C,D) that needs correcting to become an exact one. (0,2)21. Hurry up! Shes cut herself. It bleeds quite badly.

A B C D22. The printed paper will get out from the output path on a minute.

A B C D23. My computer doesnt work. I think that it is broke.

A B C D24. Everybody I know like to eat chocolates and ice-cream.

A B C D25. The teacher is telling the pupils what to use the new equipment.

A B C DIV - Read the following passage, then choose the correct answer to questions 26 - 30. (0,2)

Solar energy is a long lasting source of energy, and it can (26)________almost anywhere. Togenerate solar energy, we only need solar cells and (27)________! Solar cells can easily be installed onhouse (28)________, so we dont need any new space. Compared to other renewable sources, they alsopossess many advantages: wind and water power rely on turbines which (29)________noisy, expensive andwhich take up large space. Solar cells are totally silent and (30)________. As they have no moving parts,they require little maintenance and have a long lifetime.26. A. be used B. is used C. be using D. to be used27. A. the earth B. the planet C. the sun D. the moon28. A. yards B. roofs C. gardens D. doors29. A. is B. be C. are D. was30. A. polluted B. polluting C. non-polluted D. non-pollutingV - Read the following passage, then choose the correct answer to questions 31 - 35. (0,4)

Devastating floods along the coast have left many people homeless. People are asked to help bydonating food, clothes, furniture, and other supplies to the Assistance Fund. Donations of bottled water areespecially needed, since the floods have disrupted the local water supply. In addition, volunteers are neededto travel to the flooded area to help distribute the donations.31. What does this notice concern?

A. Help for flood victims B. Safety precaution C. Dangerous roads D. Warning about weather32. What kind of supplies is NOT mentioned?

A. Furniture B. Clothing C Food. D. Medicine

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33. In addition to supplies, what is needed?A. Volunteers B. New bridges C. Places to stay D. Teacher

34. devastating floods in line 1 refer to those that_________.A. happen suddenly B. are very short C. last for a long time D. cause a lot of damage

35. The word donating in line 2 is closest in meaning to_________.A. selling B. buying C. giving D. taking

VI - Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one. (0,4)36. I couldnt sleep. I was tired. - Although_________________________________.37. The planet is Venus. The planet is closest to the Earth.- The planet which___________________________________________________________________.38. They have just sent an ambulance to the school.- An ambulance_____________________________________________________________________.39. There are flights from Nha Trang to Ha Noi twice a week they said to me.- They told me______________________________________________________________________.40. Dont interrupt me while I am speaking. Nam said to Hoa.- Nam told Hoa not__________________________________________________________________.

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KEYI - Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others. (0,2)1. A. think B. therefore C. throughout D. thanks2. A. cleaned B. played C. used D. hoped3. A. stood B. blood C. good D. foot4. A. nation B. natural C. matter D. anger5. A. books B. clubs C. hats D. stampsII - Choose the best answer from the four options given (A, B, C, orD) to complete each sentence. (0,2)6. Helen: Where do you come from? ~ Ann ________.

A. I come from London B. In LondonC. Yes,Ive just come here D. Im living in London

7. He________in the cafe when she came.A. sat B. has sat C. has been sitting D. was sitting

8. Mr. Dung will be leaving________Son La on Sunday.A. in B. at C. from D. for

9. Pass me that pen, please! ~ ________.A. Here you are B. No, it isnt C. Yes, please D. It doesnt matter

10. Where is Huong? ~ Shes out. She said she________back soon.A. is B. was C. came D. would be

11. Thang has applied for a________in a new company.A. career B. work C. job D. task

12. ________you let me take a photograph of you?A. Will B. Shall C. May D. Must

13. All of us were________that he came first. He hasnt been working hard so far.A. surprising B. to surprise C. surprised D. to be surprised

14. I telephoned the station to make________of the time of the train.A. sure B. true C. real D. right

15. My brother loves________to music very much.A. to be listened B. listening C. to listen D. listened

16. He________his grandparents every Sunday.A. has visited B. visits C. is visiting D. was visiting

17. The policeman explained to us________to get to the airport.A. how B. how can we C. how can D. how we can

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18. Several people were hurt in the accident but only one________to hospital.A. was taken B. was taking C. has taken D. has been taking

19. He________in London at the moment.A. studies B. is studying C. has studied D. will study

20. The college got some money by selling one of its________old pictures.A. useful B. usual C. valuable D. helpful

III - Identify the underlinedword/ phrase (A or B,C,D) that needs correcting to become an exact one. (0,2)21. Hurry up! Shes cut herself. It bleeds quite badly.

A B C D22. The printed paper will get out from the output path on a minute.

A B C D23. My computer doesnt work. I think that it is broke.

A B C D24. Everybody I know like to eat chocolates and ice-cream.

A B C D25. The teacher is telling the pupils what to use the new equipment.

A B C DIV - Read the following passage, then choose the correct answer to questions 26 - 30. (0,2)

Solar energy is a long lasting source of energy, and it can (26)________almost anywhere. Togenerate solar energy, we only need solar cells and (27)________! Solar cells can easily be installed onhouse (28)________, so we dont need any new space. Compared to other renewable sources, they alsopossess many advantages: wind and water power rely on turbines which (29)________noisy, expensive andwhich take up large space. Solar cells are totally silent and (30)________. As they have no moving parts,they require little maintenance and have a long lifetime.26. A. be used B. is used C. be using D. to be used27. A. the earth B. the planet C. the sun D. the moon28. A. yards B. roofs C. gardens D. doors29. A. is B. be C. are D. was30. A. polluted B. polluting C. non-polluted D. non-pollutingV - Read the following passage, then choose the correct answer to questions 31 - 35. (0,4)

Devastating floods along the coast have left many people homeless. People are asked to help bydonating food, clothes, furniture, and other supplies to the Assistance Fund. Donations of bottled water areespecially needed, since the floods have disrupted the local water supply. In addition, volunteers are neededto travel to the flooded area to help distribute the donations.31. What does this notice concern?

A. Help for flood victims B. Safety precaution C. Dangerous roads D. Warning about weather32. What kind of supplies is NOT mentioned?

A. Furniture B. Clothing C Food. D. Medicine

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33. In addition to supplies, what is needed?A. Volunteers B. New bridges C. Places to stay D. Teacher

34. Devastating floods in line 1 refer to those that_________.A. happen suddenly B. are very short C. last for a long time D. cause a lot of damage

35. The word donating in line 2 is closest in meaning to_________.A. selling B. buying C. giving D. taking

VI - Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one. (0,4)36. I couldnt sleep. I was tired. - Although I was tired, I couldnt sleep.37. The planet is Venus. The planet is closest to the Earth.- The planet which is closet to the earth is Venus.38. They have just sent an ambulance to the school. - An ambulance has just been sent to the school.39. There are flights from Nha Trang to Ha Noi twice a week they said to me.- They told me that there were flights from Nha Trang to Ha Noi twice a week.40. Dont interrupt me while I am speaking. Nam said to Hoa.- Nam told Hoa not to interrupt him while he was speaking.

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6Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.1. A. shut B. put C. cut D. such2. A. the B. there C. think D. this3. A. books B. clubs C. hats D. stamps4. A. paper B. happy C. passage D. handbag5. A. flood B. moon C. food D. soonChoose the best answer from the four options given (A, B, C, or D) to complete each sentence.6. The children felt __________when their mother was coming back home.

A. excitement B. excitedly C. excited D. exciting7. He laughed __________when he was watching Tom and Jerry on TV.

A. happy B. happily C. happiness D. unhappy8. If I __________free, Ill come to see you.

A. am B. was C. will be D. have been9. What would you do if you __________me?

A. are B. have been C. were D. will be10. She felt tired. __________, she had to finish her homework.

A. However B. Therefore C. So D. Although11. I suggest __________a picnic on the weekend.

A. to have B. having C. had D. have12. You __________better if you took this medicine.

A. will feel B. feel C. felt D. would feel13. Lan and her family had a _________to their home village.

A. two-days trip B. day-two trip C. two-day trip D. day trips14. A country which exports a lot of rice is called a(n)__________country.

A. rice-export B. exporting-rice C. export-rice D. rice-exporting15. He __________to Ha Noi ten days ago.

A. has gone B. went C. was going D. goes16. When my father was young, he __________get up early to do the gardening.

A. was used to B. use to C. got used to D. used to17. __________I came to see her yesterday, she was reading a book.

A. Before B. When C. While D. After18. The boy _________eyes are brown is my friend.

A. whose B. who C. whom D. which

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19. The teacher told his students __________laughing.A. stop B. stopping C. to stop D. stopped

20. I dont have a computer. I wish I __________a new one.A. have B. have had C. had D. will have

Identify the underlined word/ phrase (A or B, C,D) that needs correcting to become an exact one.21. At the moment I am spending my weekend go to camping with my friends.

A B C D22. My father asked me to pay much attention to English next year.

A B C D23. When she came to my house I lied in bed listening to music.

A B C D24. I think I prefer country life more than city life.

A B C D25. Can you tell me what you have done at 8 oclock last night?

A B C DRead the following passage, then choose the correct answer to questions 26 - 30.

Jeans are very popular with (26)________people all over the world. Some people say that jeans arethe uniform of youth. But they havent always been popular. The story of jeans (27)________almost twohundred years ago. People in Genoa, Italy made pants. The cloth made in Genoa was (28)________jeanos.The pants were called jeans. In 1850, a salesman in California began selling pants made of canvas. Hisname was Levi Strauss. Because they were so strong, Levis pants became (29)________with gold miners,farmers and cowboys. Six years later Levis began making his pants with blue cotton cloth called denim.Soon after, factory (30)________in the US and Europe began wearing jeans. Young people usually didntwear them.26. A. rich B. old C. young D. poor27. A. start B. starts C. was starting D. started28. A. call B. calls C. calling D. called29. A. famous B. popular C. good D. wonderful30. A. workers B. drivers C. cowboys D. farmersRead the following passage, then choose the correct answer to questions 31 - 35.

Smoking causes lung cancer, which is the number one cancer among men. Ninety percent of thepeople who get lung cancer die. Smoking is also the leading cause of mouth cancer, tongue cancer, andthroat cancer. Many smokers have heart disease and pneumonia. Smoking causes one million early deaths inthe world every year.

Smokers not only harm themselves but also harm others. Smokers breathe smoke out into the air.They breathe it out on their children and their wives or husbands. Children whose parents smoke have morebreathing and lung problems than other children. Women who are married to smokers are more likely tohave lung cancer than those married to non-smokers.

We are all aware that smoking is bad. So why do people smoke?

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31. The number one cancer among men is____________.A. tongue cancer B. throat cancer C. lung cancer D. mouth cancer

32. The main cause of mouth cancer, tongue cancer and throat cancer is__________.A. drinking B. overeating C. breathing D. smoking

33. Every year, smoking causes about one million____________.A. cancer patients B. killing diseases C. early deaths D. injured men

34. The word it in the passage refers to____________.A. cancer B. smoke C. air D. breath

35. Who are more likely to have lung cancer and lung problems?A. People who live in the city B. People who live with smokers.C. People who live with non-smokers. D. People who live in the country.

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one.36. Its 3 years since I last saw Nam.- I havent_______________________________________________________________________.37. Dont make so much noise, Peter. said Carol- Carol told Peter__________________________________________________________________.38. Keeping the environment clean is very important.- Its____________________________________________________________________________.39. You should turn off the lights before going out. Mrs. Hoa said.- Mrs. Hoa suggested_______________________________________________________________.40. Why dont you plant some trees around your house to get more fresh air?- How about______________________________________________________________________?

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KEYChoose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.1. A. shut B. put C. cut D. such2. A. the B. there C. think D. this3. A. books B. clubs C. hats D. stamps4. A. paper B. happy C. passage D. handbag5. A. flood B. moon C. food D. soonChoose the best answer from the four options given (A, B, C, or D) to complete each sentence.6. The children felt____________when their mother was coming back home.

A. excitement B. excitedly C. excited D. exciting7. He laughed_______________when he was watching Tom and Jerry on TV.

A. happy B. happily C. happiness D. unhappy8. If I_______________free, Ill come to see you.

A. am B. was C. will be D. have been9. What would you do if you______________me?

A. are B. have been C. were D. will be10. She felt tired. ______________, she had to finish her homework.

A. However B. Therefore C. So D. Although11. I suggest________________a picnic on the weekend.

A. to have B. having C. had D. have12. You______________better if you took this medicine.

A. will feel B. feel C. felt D. would feel13. Lan and her family had a________________to their home village.

A. two-days trip B. day-two trip C. two-day trip D. day trips14. A country which exports a lot of rice is called a(n)________________country.

A. rice-export B. exporting-rice C. export-rice D. rice-exporting15. He__________to Ha Noi ten days ago.

A. has gone B. went C. was going D. goes16. When my father was young, he________get up early to do the gardening.

A. was used to B. use to C. got used to D. used to17. _________I came to see her yesterday, she was reading a book.

A. Before B. When C. While D. After18. The boy_________eyes are brown is my friend.

A. whose B. who C. whom D. which

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19. The teacher told his students_________laughing.A. stop B. stopping C. to stop D. stopped

20. I dont have a computer. I wish I_______a new one.A. have B. have had C. had D. will have

Identify the underlined word/ phrase (A or B,C,D) that needs correcting to become an exact one.21. At the moment I am spending my weekend go to camping with my friends.

A B C D22. My father asked me to pay much attention to English next year.

A B C D23. When she came to my house I lied in bed listening to music.

A B C D24. I think I prefer country life more than city life.25. Can you tell me what you have done at 8 oclock last night ?

A B C DRead the following passage, then choose the correct answer to questions 26 - 30.

Jeans are very popular with (26)________people all over the world. Some people say that jeans arethe uniform of youth. But they havent always been popular. The story of jeans (27)________almost twohundred years ago. People in Genoa, Italy made pants. The cloth made in genoa was (28)________jeanos.The pants were called jeans. In 1850, a saleman in California began selling pants made of canvas. Hisname was Levi Strauss. Because they were so strong, Levis pants became (29)________with gold miners,farmers and cowboys. Six years later Levis began making his pants with blue cotton cloth called denim.Soon after, factory (30)________in the US and Europe began wearing jeans. Young people usually didntwear them.26. A. rich B. old C. young D. poor27. A. start B. starts C. was starting D. started28. A. call B. calls C. calling D. called29. A. famous B. popular C. good D. wonderful30. A. workers B. drivers C. cowboys D. farmersRead the following passage, then choose the correct answer to questions 31 - 35.

Smoking causes lung cancer, which is the number one cancer among men. Ninety percent of thepeople who get lung cancer die. Smoking is also the leading cause of mouth cancer, tongue cancer, andthroat cancer.Many smokers have heart disease and pneumonia. Smoking causes one million early deaths inthe world every year.

Smokers not only harm themselves but also harm others. Smokers breathe smoke out into the air.They breathe it out on their children and their wives or husbands. Children whose parents smoke have morebreathing and lung problems than other children. Women who are married to smokers are more likely tohave lung cancer than those married to non-smokers.

We are all aware that smoking is bad. So why do people smoke?31. The number one cancer among men is____________.

A. tongue cancer B. throat cancer C. lung cancer D. mouth cancer

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32. The main cause of mouth cancer, tongue cancer and throat cancer is__________.A. drinking B. overeating C. breathing D. smoking

33. Every year, smoking causes about one million____________.A. cancer patients B. killing diseases C. early deaths D. injured men

34. The word it in the passage refers to____________.A. cancer B. smoke C. air D. breath

35. Who are more likely to have lung cancer and lung problems?A. People who live in the city B. People who live with smokers.C. People who live with non-smokers. D. People who live in the country.

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one.36. Its 3 years since I last saw Nam.- I havent seen Nam for 3 years.37. Dont make so much noise, Peter. said Carol- Carol told Peter not to make so much noise.38. Keeping the environment clean is very important.- Its very important to keep the environment clean.39. You should turn off the lights before going out. Mrs. Hoa said.- Mrs. Hoa suggested turning off the lights before going out/ (that) we (should) turn off the lights ...40. Why dont you plant some trees around your house to get more fresh air?- How about planting some trees around your house to get more fresh air?

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7Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.1. A. kids B. roofs C. banks D. hats2. A. heading B. clearing C. realize D. Korea3. A. go B. game C. give D. large4. A. time B. shine C. mine D. thing5. A. looked B. moved C. gained DpreparedChoose the best answer from the four options given (A, B, C, or D) to complete each sentence.6. The _________growth rate of Vietnam reached about 8.0% in 2007.

A. economics B. economic C. economy D. economically7. She is going to finish her work, _________?

A. is she B. isnt she C. will she D. doesnt she8. I would like _________Holland.

A. visit B. to visit C. visiting D. visited9. Dont forget _________the door when you go out.

A. locking B. for locking C. to lock D. lock10. We couldnt go out _________the storm.

A. because B. owing C. as of D. because of11. The couple _________divorce was in the newspaper has got married again.

A. who B. whose C. which D. people12. John F.Kennedy wouldnt have died in 1963 if he _________to Dallas.

A. didnt go B. wouldnt go C. hadnt gone D. not go13. One of the students in my class _________off sick today.

A. were B. was C. have been D. are14. Alan and Ruth took these photographs_________.

A. themselves B. herself C. himself D. ourselves15. The teacher said that we had to learn all these expressions_________heart.

A. on B. with C. by D. in16. He was homesick, and he_________all his family and friends.

A. lacked B. missed C. desired D. hoped17. _________it was raining heavily, we went out without a raincoat.

A. In spite of B. Although C. However D. In spite18. She never wears red because it doesnt _________to her.

A. suit B. match C. fit D. like

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19. He is not very good _________mathematics.A. on B. in C. for D. at

20. The articles _________the magazine has published are very scholarly.A. of B. on C. which D. and

Choose the underlined part (marked A, B, C or D) that needs correction.21. Are you interested between learning English?

A B C D22. My brother enjoys to go to the park on Summer evenings.

A B C D23. If it rain, I will stay at home and watch TV.

A B C D24. Florida, that is known to be the Sunshine State, attracts many tourists every year.

A B C D25. When the university suggested to raise the tuition again, the student senate protested vigorously.

A B C DRead the following passage, then choose the correct answer to questions 26- 30.

Planet earth is part of a system of planets and their moons, as well as numerous asteroids and cometswhich (26)_________around a huge star we call the Sun. The Sun itself (27)_________of gas. Nuclearreactions inside its core (28)_______the heat and light that make life on the Earth (29)________. The Earthis the third of four small terrestrial (Earth like) planets that orbit close to the (30)_________. Further out inour Solar System are four huge gas planets, while distant Pluto, (31)_________planet, is made(32)_________rock and ice. Our Earth is one of the ten planets that orbit the Sun- a huge, burning-hot starin the center of our Solar System. The Solar System and all the stars in the (33)_________are part of ourgalaxy-the Milky Way, which (34)________as many as 200 billions stars. Beyond our galaxy(35)_________millions more galaxies. They all add together to make up the Universe.26. A. run B. orbit C. turn D. walk27. A. consists B. remains C. includes D. maintains28. A. produce B. product C. production D. productive29. A. able B. possibility C. possible D. ability30. A. Earth B. Mars C. Mercury D. Sun31. A. the smaller B. smallest C. the most smallest D. the smallest32. A. from B. of C. for D. in33. A. space B. Universe C. Moon D. sky34. A. consists B. makes from C. stays D. contains35. A. is B. are C. to be D. GetGive the correct tense or form of the verbs in brackets.36. When my mother came home from work, I_________(cook) dinner.37. Jane_________(go) to school by bicycle every day.

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38. The children_________(play) badminton in the stadium now.39. You_________(go) to London last month?40. The candidates mustnt_________(bring) books into the examination room.Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one.41. The girl is very friendly. She lived next door to us.- The girl who_____________________________________________________________________.42. What is your name? Mr. Brown asked me.- Mr. Brown asked me______________________________________________________________.43. Learning English is very necessary.- It is____________________________________________________________________________.44. Although his leg was broken, he managed to get out of the car.- In spite of his____________________________________________________________________.- In spite of the____________________________________________________________________.45. If someone doesnt put the coal in, the fire will go out.- Unless__________________________________________________________________________.

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KEYChoose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.1. A. kids B. roofs C. banks D. hats2. A. heading B. clearing C. realize D. Korea3. A. go B. game C. give D. large4. A. time B. shine C. mine D. thing5. A. looked B. moved C. gained DpreparedChoose the best answer from the four options given (A, B, C, or D) to complete each sentence.6. The_________growth rate of Vietnam reached about 8.0% in 2007.

A. economics B. economic C. economy D. economically7. She is going to finish her work, _________?

A. is she B. isnt she C. will she D. doesnt she8. I would like_________Holland.

A. visit B. to visit C. visiting D. visited9. Dont forget_________the door when you go out.

A. locking B. for locking C. to lock D. lock10. We couldnt go out_________the storm.

A. because B. owing C. as of D. because of11. The couple_________divorce was in the newspaper has got married again.

A. who B. whose C. which D. people12. John F.Kennedy wouldnt have died in 1963 if he_________to Dallas.

A. didnt go B. wouldnt go C. hadnt gone D. not go13. One of the students in my class_________off sick today.

A. were B. was C. have been D. are14. Alan and Ruth took these photographs_________.

A. themselves B. herself C. himself D. ourselves15. The teacher said that we had to learn all these expressions_________heart.

A. on B. with C. by D. in16. He was homesick, and he_________all his family and friends.

A. lacked B. missed C. desired D. hoped17. _________it was raining heavily, we went out without a raincoat.

A. In spite of B. Although C. However D. In spite18. She never wears red because it doesnt_________to her.

A. suit B. match C. fit D. like

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19. He is not very good_________mathematics.A. on B. in C. for D. at

20. The articles_________the magazine has published are very scholarly.A. of B. on C. which D. and

Identify the underlined word/ phrase (A or B,C,D) that needs correcting to become an exact one.21. Are you interested between learning English? in

A B C D22. My brother enjoys to go to the park on Summer evenings. going

A B C D23. If it rain, I will stay at home and watch TV. rains

A B C D24. Florida, that is known to be the Sunshine State, attracts many tourists every year. which

A B C D25. When the university suggested to raise the tuition again, the student senate protested vigorously.

A B C DRead the following passage, then choose the correct answer to questions 26 - 35.

Planet earth is part of a system of planets and their moons, as well as numerous asteroids and cometswhich (26)_________around a huge star we call the Sun. The Sun itself (27)_________of gas. Nuclearreactions inside its core (28)_______the heat and light that make life on the Earth (29)________. The Earthis the third of four small terrestrial (Earth like) planets that orbit close to the (30)________. Further out in ourSolar System are four huge gas planets, while distant Pluto, (31)________ planet, is made (32)_________rockand ice. Our Earth is one of the ten planets that orbit the Sun- a huge, burning-hot star in the center of ourSolar System. The Solar System and all the stars in the (33)________are part of our galaxy-the Milky Way,which (34)_______as many as 200 billions stars. Beyond our galaxy (35)________millions more galaxies.They all add together to make up the Universe.26. A. run B. orbit C. turn D. walk27. A. consists B. remains C. includes D. maintains28. A. produce B. product C. production D. productive29. A. able B. possibility C. possible D. ability30. A. Earth B. Mars C. Mercury D. Sun31. A. the smaller B. smallest C. the most smallest D. the smallest32. A. from B. of C. for D. in33. A. space B. Universe C. Moon D. sky34. A. consists B. makes from C. stays D. contains35. A. is B. are C. to be D. getGive the correct tense or form of the verbs in brackets.36. When my mother came home from work, I_________(cook) dinner. was cooking37. Jane_________(go) to school by bicycle every day. goes

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38. The children_________(play) badminton in the stadium now. are playing39. You_________(go) to London last month? Did you go40. The candidates mustnt_________(bring) books into the examination room. bringComplete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one.41. The girl is very friendly. She lived next door to us.- The girl who lived next door to us is very friendly.42. What is your name? Mr. Brown asked me.- Mr. Brown asked me what my name was.43. Learning English is very necessary.- It is very necessary to learn English.44. Although his leg was broken, he managed to get out of the car.- In spite of his broken leg, he managed to get out of the car.- In spite of the fact that his leg was broken, he managed to get out of the car.45. If someone doesnt put the coal in, the fire will go out.- Unless someone puts the coal in, the fire will go out.

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8Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.1. A. thank B. they C. these D. than2. A. walks B. cups C. students D. pens3. A. talked B. watched C. lived D. stopped4. A. stream B. leather C. cream D. dream5. A. striped B. slice C. diet D. recipeChoose the best answer from the four options given (A, B,C, or D) to complete each sentence.6. Lan wishes she _________a long vacation.

A. has B. had C. have D. having7. He saw that film _________7.00 p.m _________Sunday.

A. on-from B. in-at C. at-at D. at-on8. You like watching sports, _________, Peter?

A. do you B. arent you C. dont you D. doesnt he9. You shouldnt eat_________. Its not good for your health.

A. quick B. quickly C. fastly D. slow10. Minh got wet _________he forgot his umbrella.

A. so B. because C. and D. therefore11. The girl _________is standing near the window is my sister.

A. who B. when C. where D. in which12. We _________Nam since he left school.

A. met B. meet C. meeting D. havent met13. Do you mind_________me home?

A. taking B. take C. took D. to take14. This building_________in 1980.

A. built B. builds C. was built D. is built15. She asked me_________ at English.

A. if I was good B. if was I good C. if I good D. if I am good16. If you_________your passport, you will be in trouble.

A. lost B. lose C. would lose D. losing17. Whats the name of the man_________gave us a gift?

A. he B. which C. who D. whose18. The librarian asked us_________so much noise.

A. not to make B. no make C. not making D. dont make

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19. We have lived in this flat_________five years.A. ago B. for C. since D. already

20. I really enjoyed the disco. It was great, _________?A. isnt it B. is it C. wasnt it D. werent it

Choose the underlined part (marked A, B, C or D) that needs correction.21. I look forward to have the resolution to the problem I have mentioned.

A B C D22. They have moved nothing in your room while they sent you to the hospital.

A B C D23. Arent you afraid that they will sack you if you didnt start coming to work on time?

A B C D24. I had to drive to the factory to pick up my brother, whos car wouldnt start.

A B C D25. It was not easy for us getting tickets for the concert.

A B C DRead the following passage, then choose the correct answer to questions 26- 30.

The invention of the phonograph happened quite by accident. Thomas Edison moved to Menlo Park,New Jersy in 1876, where he established an industrial research laboratory. There, Edison was working on acarbon telephone transmitter to improve the existing Bell telephone system.

In that laboratory a year later, Edison invented the phonograph while he was trying to improve atelegraph repeater. He attached a telephone diaphragm to the needle in the telegraph repeater; in this way,he was able to reproduce a recording that could be played back. After he made some improvements to themachine, he tested it. He recited Mary Had a Little Lamb into the machine and played his voice back to avery surprised audience.26. What is the best title for the passage?

A. Thomas Edisons many inventions B. Improvements in telephone and telegraphC. The History of Menlo Park D. An accidental invention

27. In what year did the invention of phonograph occur?A. 1876 B. 1877 C. 1878 D. the article does not say

28. What was Edison working on when he created the phonograph?A. A telegraph repeater B. A telegraph diaphragmC. A telephone repeater D. A telephone diaphragm

29. According to the passage, how was the phonograph made?A. With a telephone needle and a recorder B. From a recording of a telegraphC. With only a telegraph repeater D. From a combination of telephone& telegraph part

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30. According to the passage, how did Edison test his new invention?A. He made improvements to the machine. B. He used a carbon transmitter.C. He read a childrens rhyme. D. He produced the audience voice.

Read the following passage, then choose the correct answer to questions 31- 35.Singapore is an island city of about three million people. Its a beautiful city with lots of parks and

open spaces. Its also a very (31)______ city.Most of the people (32)______ in high-rise flats in different parts of the island. The business district

is very modern with (33)______ of high new office buildings. Singapore also has some nice older sections.In Chinatown, there (34)______ rows of old shop houses. The government buildings in Singapore are verybeautiful and date from the colonial days.

Singapore is famous (35)______ its shops and restaurants. There are many good shopping centers.Most of the goods are duty free. Singapores restaurants sell Chinese, Indian, Malay and European food, andthe prices are quite reasonable.31. A. large B. dirty C. small D. clean32. A. live B. lives C. are living D. lived33. A. lot B. lots C. many D. much34. A. is B. will be C. were D. are35. A. in B. on C. at D. forChoose the correct answer (marked A, B, C or D) to each of the following questions.36. _________with you again next summer.

A. I look forward to staying B. She look forward to stayingC. I look forward to stay D. She looks forward to stay

37. What are you doing now?, the teacher asked Tom. - The teacher asked Tom_________.A. what he was doing now B. what was he doing thenC. what he was doing then D. what was I doing then.

38. Mary spent_________ the countryside last week.A. 2 hours travel to B. 2 hour to travel C. 2 hours travel D. 2 hours traveling to

39. I like playing badminton in summer. ~ _________.A. So am I B. I do, too C. I do so D. I like, either

40. Do you mind_________?A. if I borrow your car B. borrowing your carC. to borrow your car D. if I borrowed your car

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KEYChoose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.1. A. thank B. they C. these D. than2. A. walks B. cups C. students D. pens3. A. talked B. watched C. lived D. stopped4. A. stream B. leather C. cream D. dream5. A. striped B. slice C. diet D. recipeChoose the best answer from the four options given (A, B, C, or D) to complete each sentence.6. Lan wishes she_________a long vacation.

A. has B. had C. have D. having7. He saw that film_________7.00 p.m_________Sunday.

A. on-from B. in-at C. at-at D. at-on8. You like watching sports, _________, Peter?

A. do you B. arent you C. dont you D. doesnt he9. You shouldnt eat_________. Its not good for your health.

A. quick B. quickly C. fastly D. slow10. Minh got wet_________he forgot his umbrella.

A. so B. because C. and D. therefore11. The girl_________is standing near the window is my sister.

A. who B. when C. where D. in which12. We_________Nam since he left school.

A. met B. meet C. meeting D. havent met13. Do you mind_________me home?

A. taking B. take C. took D. to take14. This building_________in 1980.

A. built B. builds C. was built D. is built15. She asked me_________ at English.

A. if I was good B. if was I good C. if I good D. if I am good16. If you_________your passport, you will be in trouble.

A. lost B. lose C. would lose D. losing17. Whats the name of the man_________gave us a gift?

A. he B. which C. who D. whose18. The librarian asked us_________so much noise.

A. not to make B. no make C. not making D. dont make

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19. We have lived in this flat_________five years.A. ago B. for C. since D. already

20. I really enjoyed the disco. It was great, _________?A. isnt it B. is it C. wasnt it D. werent it

Choose the underlined part (marked A, B, C or D) that needs correction.21. I look forward to have the resolution to the problem I have mentioned. having

A B C D22. They have moved nothing in your room while they sent you to the hospital. since

A B C D23. Arent you afraid that they will sack you if you didnt start coming to work on time? dont

A B C D24. I had to drive to the factory to pick up my brother, whos car wouldnt start. whose

A B C D25. It was not easy for us getting tickets for the concert. to getRead the following passage, then choose the correct answer to questions 26- 30.

The invention of the phonograph happened quite by accident. Thomas Edison moved to Menlo Park,New Jersy in 1876, where he established an industrial research laboratory. There, Edison was working on acarbon telephone transmitter to improve the existing Bell telephone system.

In that laboratory a year later, Edison invented the phonograph while he was trying to improve atelegraph repeater. He attached a telephone diaphragm to the needle in the telegraph repeater; in this way,he was able to reproduce a recording that could be played back. After he made some improvements to themachine, he tested it. He recited Mary Had a Little Lamb into the machine and played his voice back to avery surprised audience.26. What is the best title for the passage?

A. Thomas Edisons many inventions B. Improvements in telephone and telegraphC. The History of Menlo Park D. An accidental invention

27. In what year did the invention of phnograph occur?A. 1876 B. 1877 C. 1878 D. the article does not say

28. What was Edison working on when he created the phonograph?A. A telegraph repeater B. A telegraph diaphragmC. A telephone repeater D. A telephone diaphragm

29. According to the passage, how was the phonograph made?A. With a telephone needle and a recorder B. From a recording of a telegraphC. With only a telegraph repeater D. From a combination of telephone & telegraph part

30. According to the passage, how did Edison test his new invention?A. He made improvements to the machine. B. He used a carbon transmitter.C. He read a childrens rhyme. D. He produced the audience voice.

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Read the following passage, then choose the correct answer to questions 31- 35.Singapore is an island city of about three million people. Its a beautiful city with lots of parks and

open spaces. Its also a very (31)______ city.Most of the people (32)______ in high-rise flats in different parts of the island. The business district

is very modern with (33)______ of high new office buildings. Singapore also has some nice older sections.In Chinatown, there (34)______ rows of old shop houses. The government buildings in Singapore are verybeautiful and date from the colonial days.

Singapore is famous (35)______ its shops and restaurants. There are many good shopping centers.Most of the goods are duty free. Singapores restaurants sell Chinese, Indian, Malay and European food, andthe prices are quite reasonable.31. A. large B. dirty C. small D. clean32. A. live B. lives C. are living D. lived33. A. lot B. lots C. many D. much34. A. is B. will be C. were D. are35. A. in B. on C. at D. forChoose the correct answer (marked A, B, C or D) to each of the following questions.36. _________with you again next summer.

A. I look forward to staying B. She look forward to stayingC. I look forward to stay D. She looks forward to stay

37. What are you doing now?, the teacher asked Tom. - The teacher asked Tom_________.A. what he was doing now B. what was he doing thenC. what he was doing then D. what was I doing then.

38. Mary spent_________the countryside last week.A. 2 hours travel to B. 2 hour to travel C. 2 hours travel D. 2 hours traveling to

39. I like playing badminton in summer. ~ _________.A. So am I B. I do, too C. I do so D. I like, either

40. Do you mind_________?A. if I borrow your car B. borrowing your carC. to borrow your car D. if I borrowed your car

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9Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.1. A. chemistry B. kitchen C. watch D. catch2. A. moment B. slogan C. comb D. opposite3. A. produce B. huge C. lunar D. cure4. A. bomb B. debt C. describe D. doubt5. A. teenage B. luggage C. image D. damageChoose the best answer from the four options given (A, B, C, or D) to complete each sentence.6. We feel very_________today.

A. happiness B. happy C. happily D. are happy7. The government should do something to help_________.

A. the poors B. the poor ones C. poor D. the poor8. When I looked round the door, the baby_________quietly.

A. is sleeping B. was sleeping C. slept D. were sleeping9. Do you feel like_________to the cinema or would you rather_________TV at home?

A. going-watching B. going-watch C. go-watch D. go-watched10. The policeman warned us_________there.

A. not to go B. to not go C. not to going D. not go11. This food is the worst I_________tasted.

A. had never B. have ever C. did D. had12. London_________an underground train system since the nineteeth century.

A. has B. had C. have had D. has had13. I havent written any letters home since I _________here.

A. came B. come C. coming D. comes14. Its time we went. If we dont leave now, we _________the last train.

A. miss B. will miss C. would miss D. missed15. It is impossible for me _________in all this noise.

A. work B. to work C. working D. worked16. They asked me a lot of questions, most of _________I couldnt answer well.

A. whom B. whose C. which D. that17. They explained _________him how they should operate the machine.

A. to B. with C. for D. about18. We didnt like the club _________the poor quality of his service.

A. so B. however C. because of D. because

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19. I am angry because you didnt tell me the truth. I dont like_________.A. being deceived B. to be deceive C. be deceived D. being deceiving

20. I have already finished all my work, so I dont have _________tonight. I think I will read for a while.A. study B. to study C. studying D. studied

Choose the underlined part (marked A, B, C or D) that needs correction.21. In order to being a good salesclerk, you mustnt be rude to the customers.

A B C D22. According to the sign on the restaurant door, all dinners are requiring to wear shirts and shoes.

A B C D23. My mother always made me to wash my hands before every meal.

A B C D24. Although his leg was broken however, he managed to get out of the car.

A B C D25. The information I got from the assistant was such confusing that I didnt know what to do.

A B C DRead the following passage, then choose the correct answer to questions 26- 35.

The traffic light signal was invented by a railway signaling engineer. It was installed(26)_________The House of Parliament in 1868. It (27)_________like any railway signal of the time, andwas operated by gas. (28)_________, it exploded and killed a policeman, and the accident(29)_________further development until cars became common.

(30)_________traffic lights are an American invention. Red-green (31)_________were installed inCleveland in 1914. Three-color signals, (32)_________by hand from a tower in the (33)_________of thestreet, were installed in New York in 1918. The (34)________lights of this type to (35)________in Britainwere in London, on the junction between St Jamess street and Piccadi