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TEST ’( 1)-HSG-k12-he-08
FULL NAME :
CLASS :
I. Pick out the underlined word that
has different pronunciation:
1. a. thrive b. gather
c. thoughtful d. this
2. a. overflow b. throw
c. shower d. tomorrow
3. a. spacious b. courteous
c. precious d. dangerous
4. a. punctual b. commune
c. gratitude d. document
5. a. survive b. native
c. passive d. active
II. Choose the best answer :
6. Our well- trained staff are always
courteous customers .
a. with b. to c. at d. on
7. This helps you to notify the of the time
& place to receive the call.
a. receiver b. recipient
c. receipt d. receiving
8. Don’t bother at the door.
a. knock b. knocking
c. to knock d. knocks
9. People couldn’t live air , water fine &
food.
a. with b. at c. unless d. without
10. This post- office offers the best services
a well trained staff.

a. with b. at c. unless d. without
11. Christmas is also the time for people
gifts.
a. giving & receiving b. give & receive
c. to give & to receive d. give & receipt
12. People go to pagodas to good luck.
a. pray for b. to pray for
c. to pray d. praying for
13. That’s my friend comes from Japan .
A. which B. who C. whom D. where
14. The plants which in the living-room
need a lot of water .
A. are B. be C. is D. was
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15. She’s the woman sister looks after
the baby for us .
A. who B. which C. that’s D. whose
16. That’s the doctor for Carol works.
A. that B. which C. whom D. whose
17. Marie, I met at the party , called me
last night .
A. that B. who C. which D. whose
18. I remember Alice , rode the bus to
school with.
A. I B. who I C. which I D. who
19. Anna found the book that wanted at
the bookshop .
A. X B. where C. which D. she
20. Please remember to take back to the

library all the books are due this week .
A. X B. that C. when D. they
21. I shall do the job to the best of my
a. capacity b. ability c. knowledge d. talent
22. Are there enough apples for us to
have one ? a. every b. each
c. individually d. self
23. The judge the pedestrian for the
accident . a. accused b. charged
c. blamed d. sued
24. Let’s just our differences & be
friends .
a. forget b. leave c. stop d. rid
25. There has been a great in his
English. a. escalation(sự tăng chức)
b. increase c. improvement d. rise
III. Find out the mistake & circle the
letter
26. If you will study harder , you will
surely pass the coming exams with
good results
.
27. I’ll probably never get used to eat
durians (qua sau rieng) .They smell
terrible to me .
28. It is likely that the temperature in
some areas will reach 40 tomorrow .

This summer is much more hot than
last year’s .

29. I wish he would get a job . I’m just
fed of his constant complaining .
30. In spite being cold , he hasn’t put
on any more warm clothes yet.
31. Alexandra Calder, who was originally
interested in mechanical engineering , later
became a sculpture.
32. The first national park in world,
Yellow stone National Park, was
established in 1872.
33. Magnificent mountains & coastal
scenery is British Columbia’s chief tourist
attraction .
34. Scientists at universities are often more
involved in theoretical research than in
practically research.
35. Nylon, a synthetic done from a
combination of water , air by product
of coal, was first introduced in 1938.
36. Animation is a technique for creativity
the illusion of life in inanimate things.

IV. Choose the best to fill in the blank:
Conservation is the (37) & wise
management of the environment . People
practice conservation (38) the
environment can preserve their needs & the
needs of all other (39) things . Without
conservation, all the resources necessary
(40) life – air , animals , energy ,

minerals , plants , soil & water (41)
damaged , wasted or destroyed .
37. a. protect b. protected
c. protection d. protects
38. a. in order b. so that
c. but d. so as
39. a. live b. lives c. life d. living
40. a. for b. X c. at d. on
41. a. will be b. can be
c. be d. would be
V. Rewrite the following sentences :
42. Although I was not late, I couldn’t

meet him. ->Despite
43. This is a flat . He lives with his family
in it >This
44. We should not make him wait long.
->He
45. What a pity Mary doesn’t often work
hard >I wish
46. We didn’t agree with them because
they weren’t cooperative .
->If they
47. He tried to escaped but the police
stopped him.
->The police
48. She has ordered a new outfit from her
dressmaker.
->She is having
49. John began playing the piano ten years

ago.
->John has
50. She needs to study harder .
->She doesn’t
VI. Put the right form of the words :
51. He likes fishing for ( entertain)
52. This should be worked out at once .
( solve)
53. If he couldn’t see you, he a message
. ( leave)->
54. They preferred mountains in free
time .( climb) ->
55. There is a lot of space in parks.
( nation) ->
56. Scientists estimate that the world
will double in ten year’s time. ( populate )
57. We’ll have a big party to our 20
th

wedding anniversary. ( celebration )
58. Helping young women & girls to be
is one of the ways to enhance the quality of
their life . ( literacy )
59. Many people are not of population
explosion . ( awareness )
60. My most experience happened a few
years ago, when I was a grade 9 student. (
embarrass )
FULL NAME :
CLASS :

I. Pick out the underlined word that
has different pronunciation:
1.A. supper B. butcher
C. uncle D. unit
2. A. hasty B. nasty
C. tasty D. wastage
3. A. visit B. police
C. miss D. protection
4. A. build B. should
C. could D. would
5. A. furniture B. minute
C. fur D. curtain
II. Choose the best answer :
6. She doesn’t think will refuse this
show. It’s very interesting .
a. no one b. someone
c. anyone d. everyone
7. He didn’t ask me I wanted to take over
that task.
a. if b. or c. because d. unless
8. She wants to know the next train will
leave.
a. where b. which c. when d. how much
9. Mr. Thanh is the best engineers here .
a. between b. in c. at d. among
10. I think the security conditions of this
shop needs
a. improve b. improved
c. improves d. improving
11. Those are the postcards I have been

looking .
a. which b. for which c. on that d. that
12. This is the woman he wanted to send
the parcel.
a. to who b. to which
c. for whom d. to whom
13. His life has a great influence her
career . a. at b. in c. with d. on
14. Thank you very much ……inviting me
to the party .
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a. to b. for c. about d. at
15. She will wait for me ………I’m late .
a. if b. unless c. or d. and
16. How long … you …here ? I’ve been
here for 3 weeks
a. did / you b. have / been
c. was d. were
17. They were very tired ….walking .
a. in b. with c. of d. at
18. Are you afraid …………the dogs?
a. in b. with c. of d. at
19. Please hurry up or you will be late
school . A. to B. for C. in D. at

20. This ring is only made of plastic
so it’s quite

A. valuable B. invaluable

C. worthless D. priceless
21. Even after I washed the coat, it still had
some marks on it.
a. weak b. faint c. thin d. uncertain
22. The difference between the cost & the
selling is usually the a . advantage
b. increase c. winnings d. profit
23. The woman said, “This carpet was
made ,so it is expensive ,” a. by hand
b. by the hand c. by hands d. by our hands
24. I was wakened by the sound of
someone on the door. a. crashing
b. bumping c. knocking d. hitting
25. The of the poetry competition will be
known today.
a. decision b. result c. effect d. choice
26. of the shop, my friend Roger went in.
a. Coming out b. On coming out
c. When coming out d. As I came out
27. Helen asked me the film called “ Star
Wars”.
a. have I seen b. have you seen
c. if I had seen d. if had I seen
III. Find out the mistake & circle the
letter
28. Who does these skis belong to ?
-They belong to him.

29. The Snow makes driving dangerous
. So be carefully .

30. I owe ten pounds to the brother of a
friend of my . But I didn’t know when.
31. He tried to explain the problem to
his wife . But she hadn’t accept the fact
32. The supermarket where is located at
the corner of the street has an extensive
range of teas .
33. We’re thinking of go on holiday to
Spain this summer .
34. The house is old and it’s on bad
condition .
IV. Choose the best to fill in the blank:
(35) also includes a concern for the
quality of the life environment , so that
people can enjoy (36) in it . It means
keeping it (37) & safe – and an
interesting place to live in . A healthy
environment (38) clean streets & high
ways , with open spaces in cities for park &
play grounds . Ideal surroundings mean
landscapes free or junk and liter . They
include regions of wilderness where
animals and plants can (39) from the
destructive influence of human beings .
35. a. Conserve b. Converse
c. Conservation d. Conversation
36. a. to live b. living c. live d. life
37. a. healthy b. health
c. healthfully d. healthful
38. a. include b. including

c. includes d. included
39. a. protect b. protected
c. be protected d. protecting
V. Rewrite the following sentences :
40. Though he didn’t know me well, he
still gave me a hand.
->Despite
41. The man watched the children playing .
He was a coach >The man
42. She can’t give any reasons for her
absence >No

43. If there is not a good match. We’ll not
stay at home.
->Unless
44. It’s a pity Anna came too late.
->I wish
45. Our hotel booking hasn’t been
confirmed >We haven’t received
46. The salesman told me that my new car
would be delivered next Wednesday.
->According
47. The man had never drunk such a good
bottle of wine before .
->The bottle of wine was
48. It’s not certain that Bill will get the job.
->It is open
49. Everyone started complaining the
moment the announcement was made .
->No sooner

50. As I get older , I want to travel less.
->The
VI. Put the right form of the words :
51. We should preserve our resources .
( nature )->
52. is better than any best & most
expensive treatments. ( prevent) ->
53. You should raise your of protecting
our environment .( aware ) ->
54. Many forest should be protected than
ever.( well ) ->
55. I found it to make a speech here .
( difficulty ) ->
56. The high school children are excited
about going on a picnic. ( extreme)
57. Our children’s health is being by
exhaust fumes from factories .( danger)
58. That mountain is no longer dangerous .
It has become ( extinct )
59. We need our to help us run our
business. ( expert )
60. The country’s depends on economic
growth. ( prosperous )


FULL NAME :
CLASS :
I. Pick out the underlined word that has
different pronunciation:
1. a. your b. door c. more d. cold

2. a. let b. set c. hand d. send
3. a. great b. teach c. meet d. greet
4. a. surprise b. simple
c. will d. speech
5. a. table b. able c. date d. apple
II. Choose the best answer :
6. In order that it’s true, I’ll ask her.
Once more .
a. make sure b. to make sure
c. making sure d. makes sure
7. There are many living animals & plants
danger . a. in b. on c. of d. at
8. He earns his living by for that
company.
a. work b. working c. to work d. works
9. Smoke is one of the most dangerous
a. pollutions b. pollute
c. polluted d. polluting
10. Human beings are responsible the
changes in the environment .
a. for b. with c. at d. on
11. She tried to protect from the wind .
a. hers b. her c. she d. herself
12. What has been done the environment
? a. protect b. protection
c. protecting d. to protect
13. He was watching TV the burglar
alarm went off . A. when B. because
C. until D. after
14. She awfully regretted having been so

.
a. kind b. kindly c. unkind d. unkindly
15. Thank you very much ……inviting me
to the party .
a. to b. for c. about d. at
16. She will wait for me ………I’m late
a. if b. unless c. or d. and
17. How long … you …here ? _I’ve been
here for 3 weeks .

a. did / you b. have / been
c. was d. were
18. They were very tired …walking .
a. in b. with c. of d. at
19. Are you afraid …………the dogs?
a. in b. with c. of d. at
20. Please hurry or you will be late
school . A. to B. for C. in D. at
21. the fighting stopped , travel across
country has been quite safe .
a. When b. Since c. After which d. Unless
22. She is 18, so by law her father can’t
her marriage .
a. avoid b. defeat c. prevent d. fail
23. By raising their weapons the men
showed their to continue the fight .
a. ready b. readiness
c. were ready d. readily
24. The visit of the president will increase
the between the two countries .

a. understanding b. peace
c. quiet d. knowledge
25. She had done more work in one day
than her husband in three days .
a. do b. may do c. could do d. done
26. David always over to my house after
he had done his homework.
a. came b. went c. gone d. passed
27. The librarian went to the cupboard
rare books were kept .
a. which b. where c. that d. there
28. What do you usually foe delivering
things ?
a. demand b. charge c. cost d. price
III. Find out the mistake & circle the
letter:
29. He failed the test many time but he
didn’t stop trying .
30. They don’t let workers to use the
office telephone for personal calls .
31. He was accused of stealing a
thousand pound from his employer .

it will fall down .
33. It took me a long times to get over
the disappointment of losing the match.
34. One of history’s spectacular
executions were that of Damiens , the
unsuccessful assassin (ke am sat)of
Luis XV of France .

35. Globes & maps have always been
important throughout history , but
never as more so than today.
36. The average adults get 2 to five
colds each year.
37. Psychological experiment indicate
that people remember more math
problems that they can’t solve than
those they are able to solve .
38. Studying the science of logic is one
way to cultivate one’s reason skills.
V. Rewrite the following sentences :
39. Despite not having done the work
so badly, she hasn’t satisfied with it.
->Though
40. We like the children . You are
playing with them.
->We like
41. He hasn’t found any suitable word
to say to you now.
->No
42. If she didn’t tell me , I wouldn’t
know that you are here.
->Unless
43. I’m sorry I didn’t wake you in time
->I wish
44. I should like someone to take me out
to dinner >What
45. The manager was very astounded ( kinh
ngac , sung sot)when they told him about

the robbery >On
46. It is such a marvelous opportunity that
we mustn’t miss it .

47. My brother works better when he’s
pressed for time .
->The less time
48. He’ll set down .Then his performance
will improve >Once
VI. Put the right form of the words :
49. Water power gives energy without
( pollute )->
50. All the haven’t found out the
solution yet. ( research )->
51. Solar energy is plentiful &
( limit)->
52. I can understand how the chart
show about the energy in Vietnam.
( consume )->
53. No body wanted to live in the part
of the town.
(industry)->
54. The police asked him to give a of the
suitable he had lost .
(describe)->
55. He had no that he was being watched
.( suspect )->
56. This is Andrew , my personal
( assist )->
57. Although some of my work –mates

quickly found new jobs after the factory
closed down, my brother & I were
( employ)->
58. The doctor dealt with the hysterical
patient with
(understand)->
59. There’s a at the British Embassy
tonight .
( receive)->
60. He believed in his to jump down
from the fourth story without getting
hurt .
(able )->


TEST 4 HSG 12-he-8-08roi
FULL NAME :
I. Pick out the underlined word that
has different pronunciation:
1. a. slave b. snack
c. animal d. married
2. a. pollutant b. encourage
c. importance d. abundant
3. a. spread b. ahead
c. bread d. stream
4. a. research b. earth
c. heart d. energy
5. a. exhaust b. demand
c. sand d. manufacture
II. Choose the best answer :

6. Be careful with what you say, he has
a temper .
A. strong B. big C. loud D. hot
7. The mechanic explained in great
how the car worked .
A. clarity B. detail
C. information D. example
8. The two friends always back up in
everything they do .
A. each other B. one another
C. themselves D. ourselves
9. We all your help in this matter.
A. estimate B. enjoy
C. appreciate D. evaluate
10. You must try not to so many mistakes

A. do B. make C. tell D. perform
11. Some passengers spoke to reporters
about their in the burning place .
A. occasion B. happening
C. event D. experience
12. This ring is only made of plastic so it’s
quite A. valuable B. invaluable
C. worthless D. priceless
13. He was watching TV the burglar
alarm went off . A. when B. because
C. until D. after
14. She regretted having been so
32. Hold the ladder careful ; otherwise

A. awfully B. severely
C. bitterly D. fully
15. I know you won’t mind sitting by
Peter, ?
A. do I B. don’t I
C. will you D. won’t you
16. When did you come here ?
-I here since August 20
th
.
A. have been B. was
C. have D. had been
17. One of the girls in that company left
yesterday.
A. whose worked B. whom worked
C. worked D. who worked
18. I wish I speak better French .
A. can B. could C. will D. shall
19. How many pages so far ? - Ten
A. do you study B. did you study
C. have you studied D. had you studied
20. I want some cigar but there is in the
bowl .
A. no B. none C. less D. any
III. Find out the mistake & circle the
letter
21. Peter often gives to Bill sweets .
22. Nam usually is busy on Sundays
morning .

23. Who did teach you English in class
yesterday ?
24. She will be happy if we came to her
birthday party .
25. Please to be careful when you write
the report .
26. Hardly he had entered the office when
he realized that he had forgotten his wallet
27. The teacher told the students to don’t
discuss the take- home exam
with each other
28. W e rang the doorbell but there was no
answer .There must be nobody at home .
29. Mrs. Green said to Jane , “ come to our
->It is too

IV. Choose the best to fill in the blank:
When he (31) a boy at school .Edison
asked (32) questions. The teacher
(33) he was stupid & she sent him
(34) home. Edison’s mother taught
her son at home & he began (35) out
a lot of experiments .He earned money
for his experiments
( 36) Later he worked on a train &
continued to experiment there. (37) ,
in one of his experiments, he set fire to
the train.
31. a. is b. X c. was d. were
32. a. a lot b. lot of

c. lots of d. much
33. a. thought b. thinks
c. think d. were thought
34. a. to b. at c. from d. X
35. a. carry b. to carry
c. to carrying d. carries
36. a. by garden b. by gardening
c. garden d. gardening
37. a. fortunately b. unfortunately
c. fortunate d. unfortunate
V. Rewrite the following sentences :
38. If there are not new films , we’ll go
to the theater .
->Unless
39. This is a school . She learns at it
with her friends.
->This is
40. I am writing a postcard to my friend

->A
41. He wouldn’t understand the lesson
if he didn’t attend the class .
->Unless
42. Mrs. Scott is proud of her cooking .
->Mrs. Scott prides
43. Are they likely to pass Proficiency
(su thanh thao, gioi giang )?

44. He made a lot of mistake because he
didn’t study carefully .
->Had
45. Though I am poor , I’ll not serve a
villain ( toi fam, ke bat luong).
->Poor
46. She didn’t recover her confidence until
that morning .
->It was
47. Giving fair warning , I could have
avoided that date.
->If you
48. I would do anything for you.
->There’s
49. Ann’s mother gave her a gold
watch
->What
50. It’s only when you’re ill that you
start to appreciate good health.
->It isn’t
VI. Put the right form of the words :
51. Do you know how this machine
? (use )->
52. Peter is driving very
( dangerous )->
53. This drink is very to our health .
Don’t drink it .(harm)->
54. Grass for animals is a resource
(renew )->
55. Every woman nowadays seems to

want to lose ( weigh)
56. It has become almost a topic of
conversation. (day)
57+58 . Otherwise sensible women
spend hours in about what to
eat.
(end- argue)
59+60 . Newspaper articles are read
unkind .
TEST 5 : HSG12-8-08roi
FULL NAME :
CLASS :
I. Pick out the underlined word that
has different pronunciation:
1. a. gigantic b. grand
c. orange d. damage
2. a. aquatic b. training
c. special d. party
3. a. event b. serve
c. jumper d. purpose
4. a. jump b. introduce
c. build d. occupy
5. a. admire b. China c. while d. avid
II. Choose the best answer :
6. water, people and other living things
couldn’t exist .
a. With b. Unless c. Without d. If
7. I come from a city that is located in the
South of the country.
a. I come from a city locate in the South of

the country.
b. I come from a city located in the South
of the country.
c. I come from a city locating in the South
of the country.
d. I come from a city is located in the South
of the country.
8. The first person that he must interview is
Linh.
a. The first person for interview is Linh.
b. The first person for him to interview is
Linh.
c. The first person for to interview him is
Linh.
d. The first person for him to interviewing
is Linh.
9. The people who are dancing over there
come from HN.
a. The people dancing over there come
from HN.
b. The people dance over there come from
dinner that night . ”
30. He told me think well before I
answered .

c. The people who dancing over there come
from HN.
d. The people danced over there come from
HN.
10. It’s hoped that they the game.

a. win b. wins c. winning d. will win
11.London is the city in …. I was born
A. where B. which C. that D. there
12. Not all artists ….are famous have

spent years study
ing .
A. which B. they C. who D. now

13. Do you know a nearby restaurant

…. has good food ?

A. that B. who C. where D. in where

14. Do you know a shop … I can buy a

computer ?

A. X B. which C. where D. in where

15. The house …. he lives isn’t very nice
big. A. that B. which C. X D. where

III. Find out the mistake & circle
the letter
16. It is the shop that he bought me a shirt
17. It was the teacher who teaches us
English last year .
18. It is in winter where we have a day

off .
19. Mrs. Bill got angry will them because
of their lateness .
20. She is very good at making speech
in front of the class .
21. There was a strong man painted
pictures on the street .
22. I enjoy my job because I like the
people with which I work .
23. There has been three gold medals
since last Monday.
24. We’ll ignore the incident this time but
make sure that it doesn’t repeat again.
25. I’d like to taste your cake in order to
compare it with my .
->Is there ?

IV. Choose the best to fill in the blank:

Dear Jane ,
(28) are you? I’m fine . I’m in
London , (29) the International School of
English . I’m in (30) with ten other
students . (31) are all from different
countries – Spanish , France , Japan ,
Argentina , Switzerland , and Thailand .
Our teacher’s (32) is John Smith . He
lives near school . He’s funny and he’s a
very good(33)
My new address (34) at the top of

the letter. I( 35) with an English Family ,
The Browns ,Mr. And Mrs. Brown, have
three(36) Thomas is fourteen , Carol is
twelve , Andrew is seven. They’re
(37) friendly , but it isn’t easy to
understand them .
28. a. How much b. How
c. What d. Why
29. a. at b. on c. from d. in
30. a. classes b. class
c. school d. schools
31. a. He b. She c. They D. Them
32. a. named b. name c. call d. calling
33. a. teach b. teaches
c. teaching d. teacher
34. a. is b. am c. are d. ỉ
35. a. living b. live c. lives d. is live
36. a. children b. childrens
c. chickens d. sisters
37. a. ỉ b. a c. very d. an
V. Put the right form of the words:
38. Women who are slimming can never
enjoy meal without being afraid of their
diet. ( organize )
39 . & when they have lost a few pounds
are they any ? (Real- happy)->
40. Is it really a fact of life that slim
women are the only really ones ?
(attract)
& radio & TV carefully listened to.

(eager – discuss)



of (speed). The Speed limit is 30 miles an
hour but he did at 50. He ( should/ not/
drive) so fast.
45. If you (take) your doctor’s advice ,
your health (not/be) so bad now.
46. He refused (admit) that he (steal)
that bike.
47. We suggested that medicine(advertise )
on television ( ban) .
48+49. I could tell from the (frighten) look
on her face that something terrible
( happen)
50. “Why didn’t you invite me to go to that
dance ?”
-“Sorry. I wish I (can/ invite) you to go
with us.
VI Rewrite the following sentences :
51. Most of the students can’t come . I
invited them yesterday. (use who-relative
)->Most of
52. Jane did the work at home .(cleft)-
>It
53. The first train which arrived here was
number 20. (->reduce )->The first train
54. The car which was imported from
Japan is now still new . (->reduce)

->The car
55. Mai mustn’t learn English on Sundays.
(->passive voice)
->English
56. Do you know the man over there ? He
was appointed the manager yesterday .
( use who- relative )
->Do you know the ?
57. I eat at the table over in the corner as a
rule >The table
58. I don’t approve of the way he shouts at
his children >It’s
HN.
TEST 6: 12hsg-8-08roi
FULL NAME :
CLASS :
I. Pick out the underlined word that
has different pronunciation:
1. a. common b. throw
c. local d. know
2. a. knowledge b. collect
c. hobby d. other
3. a. bygone b. profit
c. ignorant d. common
4. a. pursuit b. hurt
c. leisure d. indulge
5. a. improve b. hold c. also d. though
II. Choose the best answer :
6. That book has more content .
a. It was that book that has more content.

b. It is that book that has more content.
c. It is that book who has more content.
d. It is that book when has more content.
7. The ASIAN Games are held for
countries .
a. European b. world
c. Southeast Asia d. Africa
8. More national stadiums need
a. to build b. build
c. to building d. building
9. Training areas needed
a. to be widened b. widen
c. to be widen d. widened
10. The hobby I like most is
a. skate b. skating c. to skates d. skates
11. This is the bank ….was robbed

yesterday .

A. which B. where C. who D. what

12. My friend Minh , ….was my

classmate in primary school , is moving

to Ho Chi Minh next week .

A. that B. whom C. who D. X

13. The hotel ….we stayed during our

last summer holiday was very

expensive .

26. So as to not feel tired , you should have
an early night .
27. You can’t drive a car if you hold a
driving licence .

14. Many members in my class like
Mike , … to our cl
ass last month .
A. coming B. that come

C. who coming D. having come

15. I live in a building ….last year .

A. which built B. building
C. built D. that built
16. He refused to give up work he’d won
a million pounds .
a. despite b. however
c. even though d . as though
17. They were for smuggling jewellery
into the country. a. judged b. arrested
c. accused d. warned
18. At the end of the winter, the price of
winter clothes in the shops usually

a. drops b. lowers c. sinks d. reduces
19. For this recipe to be successful , you
cook the meat for at least two hours in a
moderate oven.
a. need b. must c. ought d. will
20. Have you got time to discuss your
work now or are you to leave ?
a. thinking b. planned
c. around d. about
21. I don’t see any in arriving early at
the theater if the snow doesn’t start until
9.00.
a. cause b. aim c. point d. reason
22. Would you mind these plates a wipe
before putting them in the cupboard ?
a. making b. doing c. getting d. giving
23. The police are looking for a man of
height .
a. medium b. extra c. tall d. special

III. Find out the mistake & circle the
Letter :

24. It was a service for that I was
grateful.
25. She was the woman about whom I
41+42. There is so much information It
is no wonder people get (avail- confuse)
43+44. It is no wonder Jack was convicted

pesticides for farm should be encouraged .
29. Boxing, shooting and wrestling
were adding at the second Asian Games
30. The hotel has special facilities for
disable athletes .
31. On shooting , the Vietnamese
athletes won one gold medal .
32. Have you ever watched sports like
gymnast and high jump on TV ?
33. He looked very disappointing after
his final attempt .
IV. Choose the best to fill in the blank:

We have got an old clock .It (34)
“ Baby Ben”. It is made (35) England
. It is made (36) steel (st) and
iron(thép) . We keep it in the living
room . We have got it (37) ten years .
My grandfather likes it because (38)
correct .He never (39) us to (40) it .
34. a. called b. is called c. calls d. call
35. a. in b. on c. at d. of
36. a. in b. on c. at d. of
37. a. in b. for c. since d. X
38. a. it b. is it c. it were d. it is
39. a. allows b. to allowing
c. allowing d. have allowed
40. a. touch b. touching
c. to touch d. touch to
VI. Put the right form of the words :

41. is one of the sports events in
Asian Games . ( weight-lift )->
42. Many people like collecting stamps
and they collect them from
envelopes . ( discard )->
43. When someone doesn’t like
anything , they throw them away.
( simple )->
44. If you want to your knowledge ,
59. What mainly distinguishes man from
other animals is the power of speech.
->Man
60. The value of dollars has fallen
considerably in the past months.
->There has


may be possible to tell whether the hole
over the Antarctic (widen) after the area
(investigate) by high flying planes .
48. I visit a new country every year. By the
time I (be) sixty I ( visit) all the most
interesting countries in the world .
49+50. When I (buy) my new house I
(ask) for a telephone. The post-office
(tell) me (wait) , but I(wait) a year now
& my phone still ( not/ come).
VI. Rewrite the following sentences :
51. Those are the stamps . I have been
looking for them since 2.00.

(Use a relative )->
52. The lorry which was made in Japan is
now still new . (use a reduced sentence )
->
53. They put each lesson in category.
(use cleft sentence )->It
54. I know many tourists . You have just
told about them.(use a relative sentence )
->
55. The engineers who are operating the
machines have just started it .
(-> Use reduced sentence)
->The engineers
56. The president is the statesman I admire
most of all.
->There is
57. Simon had not expected that he would
feel so weak after the operation.
->The operation left
58. You can eat as much as you like for $5
at the new lunch bar.
->There is no
59. It is not certain that John will get the
A. that B. where C. which D. X

TEST 7: hsg 12-he-08-08roi
FULL NAME :
CLASS :
I. Pick out the underlined word that
has different pronunciation:

1.a. agreement b. different
c. necessary d. intelligent
2. a. enormous b. course
c. dangerous d. search
3. a. available b. magazine
c. daily d. paint
4. a. through b. about
c. around d. count
5. a. program b. regular
c. guitar d. category
6. a. gymnast b. average
c. garden d. danger
7. a. style b. body c. vary d. sky
8. a. guest b. tune c. put d. should
9. a. fairy b. fare c. fair d. fear
10. a. frighten b. modify
c. active d. try
II. Choose the best answer :
11. Collecting stamps keeps me
a. occupy b. occupying
c. to occupy d. occupied
12. They are the hobbies I indulge
a. on b. at c. from d. in
13. Many things must now .
a. prepares b. prepared
c. preparing d. be prepared
14. Whenever he sees me, she happy .
a. is looking b. looks
c. is looks d. look
15. He should plan picnic .

a. to go b. going c. go d. goes
16. She is equipped with living .
a. to cope b. cope c. copes d. coping
17. I started my hobby I was very small .
a. until b. while c. where d. when
18. I have to do homework otherwise my
teacher with me.
a. wouldn’t pleased b. will not pleased
told you her .
26. Jack is the ones that I miss most .
27. Killing animals for fur , skin and
food should banned .
28. Decreasing the use of fertilizers and

19. He didn’t tell me the reason he was
absent yesterday.
a. for it b. for what
c. for why d. for which
20. a. We don’t need early .
a. return b. returning
c. to be returned d. to return
21. Need he up smoking ?
a. give b. to give c. giving d . to be given
22. she likes best is spending time
outdoors .
a. What b. Which c. Why d. How
23. Her parents were interested
in playing chess .
a. It was playing chess that her parents
were interested in .

b. It is playing chess that her parents were
interested in .
c. It was in playing chess that her parents
were interested .
d. It was playing chess that her parents
were interested in it .
24. into categories takes much time .
a. classify b. classifying
c. classifies d. classes
25. We visited a college in 1880 .
A. find B. found C. founded D. finding
III. Choose the best answer :
If you enjoy cycling for pleasure , doing it
in London can be a shock . There are not
enough lanes especially for bikes , &
making your way through traffic can be
very risky . But if you have great passion
, cycling in London can be exciting , &
it is an inexpensive way of keeping fit
if you live there . Some cyclists don’t
mind spending a lot of money on
expensive bikes . However , if you just
want a basic bike that is only for
you should practice more .( broad)->

45+46+47. It isn’t clear how far the ozone
layer (damage) by aerosol sprays . It

satisfactory .You should by a cycling
helmet if you want to cycle in London .
Wearing a cycling helmet is not
compulsory in Britain , but it is a good
idea to wear one for protection .
26. What is the main
idea off the passage ?
A. Cycling helmets B. Cheap bikes
C. Bike markers D. Cycling in London
27. According to the passage , cycling in
London is A. easy B. difficult

C. tiring D. boring
28. The word “IT” in “ It is an inexpensive
way ” refers to
A. cycling B. passion

C. excitement D. doing exercise

29. Is wearing a cycling
helmet
compulsory in Britain ?
A. Yes , it does B. Yes, it is

C. no , it doesn’t D. no it isn’t .

30. According to the passage , all the
following are true EXCEPT that
A. it’s compulsor
y to wear a helmet

when cycling in Britain .

B. Some bikes in London are cheap .

C. There are not many lanes especially
for bikes .

D. Some cyclists don’t want to buy

expensive bikes .

V. Put the right form of the words :
31. I wasn’t in the things he told.
( interest )->
32. ice- cream much is not good. (eat)
33. Mary was an singer . (accomplish)
34. We aren’t good at ( swim)
35. The work must be carried out
( regular )
36. She doesn’t find it ( danger)
->37+38_39. “Hurry up! We (wait) for
you. What ( take) you so long? “I
( wait) for an important phone call”.
job.
->It is open
60. That rumor about the politician &
construction contract is absolutely false .
->There is

44. She is a brilliant, ( sparkle) young
woman.
45. I make this (special) for your
birthday.
46. The meeting ended & the all-important
questions remained (ask)
47. If you read the instructions, you’ll see
where you went (wrong)
48. You must forgive my( experience) in
these matters.
49. If you cut your finger, it will ( blood)
->
50. She can see over the wall because of
her (high)
VI. Rewrite the following sentences :
51. He never helps the relatives. We know
them . ( use a relative )
->
52. The factory must be rebuilt .
( change into active )
->
53. My brother broke into their house last
night . ( use cleft sentence )
->It
54. He tried to grow the roses . They were
brought home yesterday. ( use reduced
sentence )
->He

55. She first moved into that house in
1989.
->She has
56. He lives next door & he’s really
unpleasant .
->The man
c. wouldn’t please d. won’t please




KEY : MA DE 1 : (T 45’(2)HKII-11cb-
3-08)
1. B 12. C
2. C 13. A 31. B
3. A 14. C 32. A
4. A 15. D 33. C
5. D 24. B
6. C 25. D
7. B 26. B
8. B 27. C
9. A 28. B
10. D 29. D
11. B 30. A

Mistakes Corrections
16. it is It was
17. teaches Taught
18. where when
19. will with

20. speech Speeches
21. painted painting
22. with which With whom
23. has been Have been


34. ss (whom) I invited yesterday
can’t come .
35. It was at home Jane did the wok.
36. train to arrive
37. The car imported
38. mustn’t be learnt
39. over there who was
40. engineers operating



occasional use , there are many cheap
choices . Several markers have cheap
bikes on sale which may not be
impressive to look at but should be

De II

1. A 12. C
2. D 13. B
3. B 14. D
4. D 15. C
5. A 26. B
6. B 27. A

7. C 28. D
8. D 29. B
9. A 30. D
10. B 31. A
11. A 32. C
Mistakes Corrections
16. for that For which
17. her bỏ
18. ones One
19. should Should be
20. for farm For farming
21. were adding Were added
22. disable disabled
23. on in
24. gymnast gymnasium
25. disappointing Disappointed

33. weightlifting

34. discarded

35. simply

36. broaden

37. stamps I’ve been looking for

38. lorry made in
40+41+42+43. He resented (ask) (wait)
He (expect) the minister (see) him at

once.
->



DE III
1. C 11. D 21. A
2. B 12. D 22. A
3. B 13. D 23. C
4. A 14. B 24. B
5. D 15. A 25. C
6. C 16. A 26. D
7. B 17. D 27. B
8. A 18. C 28. A
9. D 19. D 29. B
10. C 20. D 30. A


31. interested
32. eating
33. accomplished
34. swimming
35. regularly
36. dangerous
37. relatives who(m) we know .
38. they must rebuild the factory
39. It was into their house that my
brother broke .
40. roses brought home

57. It’s not necessary to knock.
->You
58. It’s possible that hose people not
having an injection will get cholera.
->If you
59. I haven’t been told the news.
->
60. No body had ever sold a bear before .
->It

TEST 8: hsg 12-8-08roi
FULL NAME :
I. Pick out the underlined word that
has different pronunciation:
1. A. weather B. bread C. ahead D. mean

2. A. author B. other C. there D. breath
3. A. enough B. cough C. rough D. laugh
4. A. village B. manage C. package D. stage
5. A. license B. combine C. police D. light
II. Choose the best answer :
6. Tuna, , may weigh up to 1,000 pounds.
a. one of the sea giants
b. can be giants of the sea
c. is the sea giant d. the sea of the giant
7. The major forms of three-dimensional (thuộc
v ề kớch cỡ)art include architecture,
jewelry,&
a. making sculptures (NT đi êu kh ắc)
b. sculpture c. sculptures are made
d. sculpture making
8. Don’t ! They can be recycled .
a. throw your empty wine bottles down
b. put your empty wine bottles out .
c. put empty wine bottles down .
d. throw your empty wine bottles down
9. Rarely succeed in ballet if they start after
the age of 12 . a. do children b. children have
c. children d. are children
10. Radiocarbon dating is still the most
common way of determining the age of human
remains, it is not always accurate .
a. in that b. even though c. when d. that
11. Eugene O’Neill, a famous American
dramatist , the theater by using controversial
themes & new stage techniques.

a. he revolutionized b. there was a revolution in
c. revolutionized d. in revolutionizing
12. Most metals are rigid(cứng), others are
quite pliable (dẻo) .
a. but b. there c. like d. which
13. Some animals , like the opossum (thỳ cú
tỳi ụ pốt) , protect themselves from
their enemies to be dead .
a. their pretending b. that they pretend
c. by pretending d. the pretense

39. It was in category they put each
lesson.

40. tourists whom You’ve just told
me about .


b. While the Gothic movement
c. The Gothic movement
d. For the Gothic movement
15. Alcohol, long known to be a depressant
drug, activity in the central nervous system.
a. and lowers b. lowers it
c. by lowering d. lowers
III. Choose the best answer :
BREAKFAST CERAL(ng cc) & THE
BRAIN
The ideal breakfast , say scientists, is a glass
of orange juice, a cup of coffee & a (16) of

cereal . People who start the day(17) a drink
of vitamin C, a dose of caffeine & a (18) of
their favorite cereal are happier & perform
better (19) the morning, Andy Smith, of the
University of Bristol , said.
A (20) of 600 people who were asked to
record their breakfast (21) found that those
who regularly ate cereal first (22) in the
morning had a more positive mood compared
with those who ate other foods or had(23)
breakfast .
Earlier research had shown that people
whose(24) performance was measured (25)
after eating breakfast of any kind performed 10
percent better on (26) of remembering , speed
of response &(27) to concentrate, compared
with those given only a cup of decaffeinated
coffee .
In (28) research, professor Smith said that
people who drank 4 cups of coffee a day
performed more(29) all day than those who
drank less. He suggested that sensible
employers should (30) out free coffee or tea.
16. a. bowl b. pan c. saucer d. pot
17. a. by b. together c. for d. with
18. a. amount b. helping c. quantity d. check
19. a. throughout b. while c. along d. when
20. a. search b. research c. study d. check
21. a. habits b. ways c. traditions d. uses
22. a. hour b. time c. point d. thing

27. a. skill b. ability c. power d. strength
28. a. farther b. further c. another d. longer
29. a. well b. better c. profitably d. efficiently
30. a. put b. get c. give d. throw
IV. Find out the mistake & circle the

Letter :

31. The surface of the tongue covered with tiny
taste buds.
32. Cosmic distance is measured on light-
years.
33. A million of tourists from all over the world
visit New York every year.
34. Whereas Earth has one moon, the planet
call Mars has two small ones .
35. An ardent feminist , Margaret Fuller ,
through her literature , asked that women be
given a fairly chance .
36. A sore throat interferes with daily life by
making swallow difficult .
37. No longer is science discovery a matter of
one person alone working .
38. The scientific method consists of forming

hypotheses , collect data, & testing results .
39. All data in computer are changed into
electronic pulses by an input unit.
40. The base law of addition, subtraction,
multiplication , & division are taught to all
elementary school students .
V. Rewrite the following sentences :
41. Many readers were impressed by his new
novel .
->His new novel made
42. He lent me a hand so that he wouldn’t look
such a mean person in my eyes .
->So as
43. She left quietly so that no one would
prevent her .
->She avoided
44. We weren’t surprised by his success .
->It came
45. We couldn’t find John anywhere .

->She is a
48. Alice & Charles didn’t decide to move
to a bigger house until after the birth of
their second child .
->Only when
49. Martin may not be very well but he still
manages to enjoy life.
->Martin’s
50. The only thing that kept us out of
prison was the way he spoke the local
dialect .
->But for his
VI. Put the right form of the words :
51. The performance (begin) at 7.00 &
(last) for 3 hours. We all ( enjoy) it
->
52. David (repair) the TV set at the
moment . He (work) at it for one hour or
so.
53. I suppose when I (come) back in two
years’ time , they(put) down all these old
buildings .
54. Don’t worry! By the time you (finish)
cooking they(do) their homework.
->
55. If I(take) his advice , things would be
different now .
56+57. From the day five years ago when
they(marry) until today, Larkin (rely)

on his wife(do) everything in the house
& she (never/fail) ( give) him the
easiest home life a man could possibly
14. was an attempt to renew the classic
architectural style of Greece & Rome .
a. It was the Gothic movement
TEST 9: hsg 12-8-08roi
FULL NAME :
I. Pick out the underlined word that
has different pronunciation:
1.a. bear b. dear c. deer d. near
2. a. choked b. choose
c. choice d. choir
3. a. booked b. naked
c. baked d. stopped
4. a. question b. gesture
c. castle d. picture
5. a. pays b. hopes c. delays d. stays
6. a. signal b. decision
c. decide d. consist
7. a. great b. late c. create d. faint
8. a. national b. natural
c. nature d . nationality
9. a. conserve b. preserve
c. deserve d. reserve
10. a. discover b. industrial
c. butter d. butcher
II. Choose the best answer :
11. He refused to give up work he’d won
a million pounds .

a. despite b. however
c. even though d . as though
12. They were for smuggling jewelry
into the country. a. judged b. arrested
c. accused d. warned
13. At the end of the winter, the price of
winter clothes in the shops usually
a. drops b. lowers c. sinks d. reduces
14. For this recipe to be successful , you
cook the meat for at least two hours in a
moderate oven.
a. need b. must c. ought d. will
15. Have you got time to discuss your
work now or are you to leave ?
a. thinking b. planned
c. around d. about
23. a. none b. no c. not d. nothing
24. a. mental b. sensible
c. intelligent d. psychological
25. a. later b. following
c. suddenly d. immediately
26. a. exams b. trials c. tests d. investigations

17. Would you mind these plates a wipe
before putting them in the cupboard ?
a. making b. doing c. getting d. giving
18. The police are looking for a man of
height .
a. medium b. extra c. tall d. special
19. Everyone Alan was invited to the

party. a. not b. apart c. but d. though
20. If we want to up with them , we’d
better hurry.
a. come b. arrive c. approach d. catch
III. Put the right form of the words :
21+22. There’s not much point in(waste)
a lot of time & energy on that project .It’s
likely (fail) no matter what we do. Spend
your time(do) something more worthwhile.
->
23+24. Yesterday Ann( write) a check
for $55 ,but when she wrote it she knew
she didn’t have enough money in the
bank(cover) it . Today she( be) very
worried about( write) that check. She has
to find a way( put) some money in her
account right away >
25. (Live) in a foreign country(be) a
good experience for me. I(be) glad that
my company( send) me to another
country to study. I’m very pleased (give)
the opportunity to learn about another
culture >
26. The students requested that the test
(postpone) , but the instructor ( decide)
against a postponement .
27. I’d rather (live) in the 18
th
century
than in 19

th
century .
28. I don’t mind your(borrow) my ladder,
but I’d sooner you (ask) me first .
29. It is imperative that he(return) home
immediately .
->John was
46. Customs officials are stopping more
travelers than usual this week.
->An increased
47. She listens more sympathetically than
anyone else I know .

->Whenever
32. When a policeman appeared at the door
I was pretty taken aback(= surprised ).
->Imagine
33. The village are advising vigilance as
there have been more robberies lately .
->Due to
34. The government is proposing to cut its
grants(tài trợ) to postgraduate research
students , apparently .
->Government grants ?
35. Please don’t give me an injection.
->I’d rather
36. I can’t sleep , doctor >Do you think ?
37. I’d like to make a phone call .
->I wonder
38. “It’s certainly essential to take a long

term view of the situation.”
->They agreed
39. The company will well make a profit
next year >I wouldn’t

40. I can’t often afford to spend my
holidays abroad >I’m seldom
V. Find out the mistake & circle the

Letter :

41. The Carpenters tried to join together the
pieces of the broken beam(xa, ram), but
found it impossible to do .
42. As soon as Peter had arrived , he told
us that he will be leaving for London
tomorrow after the board meeting .
43. In Rome, Venice, & other cities, there
developed an intellectual ( tri tue, n co tri
thuc) movement called humanism, which is
the basis of the Renaissance .(thoi ky fuc
hung)
44. The teacher repeated the assignment
have .

->

58. It was our fault to keep Mary (wait)
so long . We(inform) her in
advance .

59. It was essential that the Union
( moderate) its demand for a shorter
working week.
->
60. Were I (know) the answer, I
(tell) you right away.

cultural heritage.
46. When you come after class this
afternoon , we discussed
The possibility of your writing a research
paper.
47. Mantovani conducted the orchestra
gracefully & with style to the delight of his
appreciative audience .
48. Having finished his paper before
the deadline, it was delivered to the professor
before the class.
49. After learning all the details
about the project, the contractor (nguoi thau
khoan) told us them at the
planning meeting.
50. The new student’s progress
advanced forward with such a speed that all his
teachers were amazed .
VI. Complete the following sentences:
51. Last Sunday/ I/wake/ early/ market/
mother >
52. After breakfast/ I/my mother’s
shopping basket/ leave >

53. Market/ a few blocks/my flat/ reach/
place/ already/ crowded ->
54. surprised /men/ besides / housewives
->
55. a few/ children/ follow/ mother/
obediently.
->
56. whole place/ noisy/ I/hear/ stall keepers
16. I don’t see any in arriving early at
the theater if the snow doesn’t start until
9.00. a. cause b. aim c. point d. reason
TEST 10: hsg 12-8-08roi
FULL NAME :
I. Pick out the underlined word that
has different pronunciation:
1. A. hour B. hear C. hit D. hat
2. A. ache B. chemist
C. cheerful D. scholarship
3. A. suitable B. biscuit
C. building D. guilty
4. A. calls B. airplanes
C. accidents D. newspapers
5. A. buys B. advise
C. forks D. precise
II. Choose the best answer :
6. When you come to the crossroads ,
you’ll see showing the way to
Middleton . Advertisement B. signal
C. signpost D. announcement
7. The crops in this field have all been

with insecticide . A. Sprayed B. washed
C. rinsed D. cleaned
8. I can’t use my hair-dryer because I
forgot to buy a for it .
A. tap B. plug C. socket D. switch
9. If you sit in the you’ll catch a cold .
A. drought B. draught C. stove D. drift
10. All his children speak German .

A. flowing B. fluent
C. affluent D. well
11. The entrance examination in March .
A. begin B. has begun
C. begins D. shall begin
12. The girl sweeps whenever she such a
story . A. hears B. had heard
C. will hear D. heard
13. Mr. Smith said he would come , but he
yet . A. didn’t come B. hadn’t come
C. doesn’t come D. hasn’t come

14. Not only my son but also I tired from
walking so far .
30. It’s high time we( go) to the theater.
IV. Rewrite the following sentences :
31. We’ll always remember these days
together at our meeting in the future.

16. don’t like English .
A. Some student B. Some of students

C. Some of the students
D. Some of the student
17. There is only one student in the
classroom his lesson .
A. prepares B. to prepare
C. was preparing D. preparing
18. that reason , I don’t agree with you .
A. Because B. Owing to C. Due to D. For
19. Can you a pound ? I need some
money for the phone box .
A. exchange B. change C. give D. offer
20. The more you practice a language ,
the sooner you master it .
a. Practice a language & you can use it .
b. If you practice a language , you can speak it .
c. Practice a language often & soon you’ll
master it .
d. Unless you use a language , you can’t master
it .
III. Put the right form of the words :
21. The performance (begin) at 7.00 &
(last) for three hours. We all( enjoy) it .
22. “You(be) here before ?” “Yes, I
(spend) my holidays here last year.
23. He( leave) for London 2 years ago& I
(not/see) him since .
24. You( be) to the laboratory this week ?
25. “You(find) the key which you (lose)
yesterday ?” “ Yes, I ( find) it in the
pocket of my other coat.

26. I (see) him in the library today.
We(be) there together .
27. We never( meet) him . We don’t
know what he looks like .
28. I suppose when I(come) back in 2
years’ time, they ( pull) down all these old
buildings .
29. We( finish) all our homework by
again for the students , since they had
difficulty understanding what to do after he
had explained it.
45. The way we react to other people , the
educational training we received , & the
knowledge we display are all parts of our

IV. Rewrite the following sentences :
31. The last time it rained was a fortnight
ago >It
32. Arthur said he was sorry he had hurt
her feeling >Arthur apologized
33. They were just as good as they are
expected . ->They
34. The audience were very impressed by
her live show >Her live
35. When are the government going to do
about the young’s unemployment ?
->It’s high time
36. It won’t make any difference if it rains
because we’ll still go >We’ll still go
37. His third attempt on the world record

was successful >He broke
38. It was the man who dived & saved the
child >If it
39. If the work is finished by lunch time
you can go home >Get
40. When did they get married ?
->How long
V. Complete the sentences with one
suitable adjective & a correct preposition
41. Your camera is mine, but it isn’t
exactly the same.
42. “Do you want to watch the news on
TV?” “ No, I’m not the news.”
43. The editor is the person who is what
appears in a newspaper .
44. Mrs. Davis is a very keen gardener .
She’s very her garden & loves showing it
to visitors.
45. I was surprised when I met her for the
first time she was what I expected .
VI. Find out the mistake & circle the

Letter :

/ customers/ bargain/ loudly /prices
->
57. first/ vegetable stall/ cabbages/ carrots
& tomatoes .
->
58. Then/ some pork/ butcher/ salmon &

prawns / fishmonger(n buụn cỏ)
->
59. very soon/ find/ we / hardly/ carry/
more things.
->
60. However/ mother/ insist/ buy/ fruits/ go
home >

read non technical language, & writing
correctly .
48. Diamonds, which is about 40 times as
hard as talc(đá tan), is made up of
pure carbon.
49. The oceans contain about 97% of the
world’s water supply, & about another 2%
of the world’s water supply is ices.
50. Lasers of great value in areas such as
communications, industry, medicine, &
scientifics research .
51. Dinosaurs(khủng long)are classified as
reptiles, although some appear to have
been warms- blooded .
52. Balloons rise into the air because they
contain a gas who is less dense , or
lighter than air.
53. Silver is too soft to use by itself , so
it is mixed with another metal to
make themselves harder .
54. Every fuel has their own particular
temperature at which it begins to burn.

55. Dreaming , like all other mental
processes , it is a product of the brain &
its activity.
VII. Complete the sentences with the
expressions from the list
a. Friend to meet –b. nothing to do
c. Letters to post -d. to talk with
e. Video to watch - f. anything to eat
A. is B. am C. are D. were
15. The bees come out of the hive since
6 A. M . A. won’t B. hasn’t
C. didn’t D. haven’t

TEST 11: hsg 12-9-08roi
FULL NAME :
I. Pick out the underlined word that
has different pronunciation:
1.A.chorusB.cherish C. chaos D. scholar
2. A. kind B. keep C. knife D. kit
3. A. school B. scot C. science D. scar
4. A. bags B. books C. cooks D. folks
5. A. laugh B. plough
C. enough D. cough
6. A. organization B. cooperation
C. station D. orator
7. A. hope B. honor C. here D. how
8. A. changed B. learned
C. laughed D. arrived
9. A. statue B. state C. stay D. station
10. A. received B. washed

C. asked D. coughed
II. Put the right form of the words:
11. If you don’t put the proper stamps on
the envelope ,the will have to pay
double when he receives the letter .
( RECEIVE)
12. The cat looked at the new type of food
on its plate ( SUSPECT )
13. No, Shirley , that sort of dress is quite
for a wedding . ( SUIT )
14. his working life he has been
dreaming of being able to retire on a farm.
( THROUGH )
15. Tom gave the a pound .(BEG)
16. Poor Quentin put his head too far out of
the railway carriage window and was by
a passing train . ( HEAD )
17. Any bright light at night is an to
mosquitoes . ( ATTRACT )
18. This is no longer a quiet residential (
NEIGHBOUR )
tomorrow evening.
30. “Your face (be) dirty, Tom.” “All
right . I (wash) it .


III. Choose the best answer :
21. I live on my unemployment
benefit ( lng tr cp tht nghip) for
than 3 years now

A. have to /many B. have had to /more
C. had to /more D. am having to/ more
22 rooms left when they came .
A. there weren’t some B. There weren’t no
C. There weren’t any D. There aren’t any
23. She in the form when he her .
A. is filling/saw B. was filling /see
C. filled/ see D. was filling / saw
24. Funny stories people laugh
A. are written/ to make B. is written / to make
B. are written / make D. are written / making
25. The old man a lot of money for his
retirement .
A. save B. saving C. is save D. has saved
26. We had a lesson yesterday .
A. bore B. bored C. bores D. boring
27. She made such a long last night .
A. walk B. walks C. walking D. walked
28. Money doesn’t bring to people .
a. happy b. happily c. happies d. happiness
29. He was lazy the exam .
A. too/ pass B. too/ to pass
D. to/ to pass D. so/ to passes
30. She has been talking to someone the
phone two hours . A. at/ since B. on/ for

C. in/ for D. by / since
IV. Rewrite the following sentences :
31. His fondness for the game increased
with his proficiency >The more

32. Her second attempt on the world record
was successful >She
33. People no longer smoke so many
cigarettes as they used to.
->The
34. People were all arrested because of his
incompetence (ko c ú th m quy n).
46. Many animal species are totally colors
blind but the condition is very rare
in humans.
47. The computer-based tests will test your
ability to understand spoken English, to


36. Scientists say forests are being
destroyed by air pollution.(blame)
-> Scientists
37. All the people in Japan speak Japanese
(But)->There’s no
38. They’ve been arguing about the motor-
way extension for years. ( bone)
->The proposed motor-way
39. Twenty years ago, this region produced
twice as much coal as it does now.( halved
->Coal production in this region
40. Every possible effort was made by the
orphanage to find the boy’s parents.(stone)
->The orphanage left no
V. Fill in the blank with a preposition :
41. Say something to cheer her She’s

low spirits today.
42. “You can use my telephone ,”the
secretary said a nod the telephone
her desk
43. They cleared the road the remains of
the broken car so that traffic could move.
44. The baby calmed as soon as he was
back his mother’s slap.
45. She was the point saying
something , but changing her mind ,
remained silent .
VI. Find the mistakes & correct :
46. He’s absolutely convinced that life is
bed of roses .
47. She is a student has a head of figures.
48. I know the medicine is awful. Shut
you eyes & knock it back.
49. Look everywhere are you going unless
you want to get run over by a vehicle .
50. I couldn’t keep a straight face when he
told of plan his .
56. My uncle is an interesting person

57. I’m bored . I have right now.

58. I’m going to the post office . Have you
got any
59. I’ll be home a bit late tonight . I’ve got
a after work.
60. I think I’ll stay at home tonight . I’m a

bit tired , & I’ve got a good




54. The successful of our local theater
has put our city on the map.
55. They left early in order to avoiding
getting caught in the traffic.
VII. Choose the best sentences :
56. He joined the army in 1998 & soon later
was promoted to the rank of captain.
a. He was promoted to the rank of captain in
1998 & joined the army.
b. He worked as a captain in the army & had a
promotion in 1998.
c. Promoted to the rank of captain, be joined
the army soon later.
d. Joining the army in 1998, he was soon
promoted to the rank of captain.
57. He talked about nothing except the weather
a. He had nothing to say about the weather .
b. He talked about everything including the
weather .
c. He said he had no interest in the weather.
d. His sole topic of conversation was the
weather.
58. They would rather see the boat race than
the cricket match.
a. They prefer seeing the boat race than the

cricket match.
b. Seeing the cricket match is not as likeable as
the boat race .
c. They don’t like seeing the cricket match as
much as the boat race .
d. Seeing the boat race in rather matching them
59. A train leaves at 8 o’clock every
19. She came , but we always have a
spare room for guests .( EXPECT- LUCK)
20. He was shocked to hear the
news.(surprise)
TEST 12: hsg 12-9-08roi
FULL NAME :
I. Pick out the underlined word that
has different pronunciation:
1.a. bear b. dear c. deer d. near
2. a. choked b. choose
c. choice d. choir
3. a. booked b. naked
c. baked d. stopped
4. a. question b. gesture
c. castle d. picture
5. a. pays b. hopes c. delays d. stays
6. a. signal b. decision
c. decide d. consist
7. a. great b. late c. create d. faint
8. a. national b. natural
c. nature d . nationality
9: a. conserve b. preserve
c. deserve d. reserve

10. a. discover b. industrial
c. butter d. butcher
II. Choose the best answer :
11. I usually get up and breakfast at 7 .00

A. eat B. have C. take D. get
12. It was to listen to music .
A. interest B. interests
C. interesting D. interested
13. He does his homework than I
a. more careful / do b. more carefully / am
c. more careful / am d. more carefully / do
14. They arrived school than us .
A. in / earlier B. at / earlier
C. at/ more early D. in/early
15. The weather here hotter than in H N
A. is /it B. are / they C. is / they D. are / it
16. Their classroom is than
A. noisier / our B. more noisy/ ours
C. noisier / our D. noisier / ours
17. She drank wine than her friends
A. less/ did B. fewer / did
->Had
35. Pupils are not allowed to leave the
classroom at any time . –At

C. not make D. not to make
19. Because it is very hot , she is not
feeling today.
A. well B. good C. strong D. healthy

20. Mary and her younger sister have many
A. different B. difference
C. differ D . differences
III. Put the right form of the words:
MY HOBBY
I’ve got a very interesting &(21:enjoy)
hobby. I make shorts films with my video
camera. I (22:save) up for the camera for
months, & (23:final) bought it late last
year. Since then, I have made 3 films. It’s
great(24:funny) ! I started asking my
friends &(25: relate) if they want to part
in the film. They(26: usual) do, unless
they’re available on the days I’m planning
to do the(27:film) When I know who the
(28:act) will be, I think of the plot &
write the script . I usually set the story in
the present day so I don’t have to worry
much about (29: costume) Once I have
finished the script , I make (30:
photography) for all the actors & give
them to them, (31:ask) them to learn their
lines before we start(32:film) Each scene
is small & they can look at the words just
before we start filming . We film at the
weekend in my local (33:neighbor) so no
one has to travel far. After(34:edit) , the
film is ready. I invite all the actors & we
watch the film at my house .
IV. Rewrite the following sentences :

35. The explorers disregarded the
mosquitoes . (notice)
->The explorers
36. The world believed his fantastic story
of having got to the Pole along. (IN)
->The world has
37. After a pause for questions &
51. She laughed without reply when I
asked her about her love with him
52. I’d made my mind , but at the time last
I had cold feet .
53. Thomas & David get along very well,
so her friends are really happiness .

->He
38. You can’t expect everyone in the world
to understand your own language, can you?
->Not everyone
39. There isn’t anywhere as nice as your
own country, is there ?
->No where
40. It may not be in the stock, but we order
it for you.
->If
41. You don’t have to have any previous
experiences to apply for the job.
->It isn’t
42. Please don’t give me an injection.
->I’d rather
43. They didn’t use to explore anything

better .
->Nothing
44. I’d say it was impossible that Marconi
invented TV .
->TV
V. Choose the best to fill in :
On the 2
nd
day of the air traffic
controllers’ work to rule at Heathrow
airport the situation was plainly going
(45) (46) the airport yesterday
afternoon, I found(47) of holiday
makers queueing at check- in points,
(48) about their flights. The
breakdown in talks between the union
& the management (49) an immediate
go- slow on Friday night, (50) since
escalated (leo thang ,báo động)into the
threat of a total strike since next
weekend .
morning.
a. There was an 8 o’clock train every
morning .
b. Every train will leave at 8 o’clock .
c. Every morning I see a train leaving .
d. There is an 8 o’clock train every
morning .
60. Wherever he goes, his mother goes too.
a. His mother follows him whenever he

goes.
b. He follows his mother’s way.
c. He always follows his mother’s advice .
d. His mother shows him the way to go.

were aware that the rise was not in line
with Government pay policy, but we
wanted to prevent (54) Te “go-slow” ,
which coincides (55) holiday weekend of
the year, has already caused many
flights(56) The General Secretary of the
Union regretted (57) the public
inconvenience & blamed the public would
sympathize (58) his members’ attitude.
45. a. bad to worse b. bad to worst
c. better to worse d. better to worst
46. a. in arriving at b. in arriving to
c. On arriving at d. On arriving to
47. a. a thousand b. many thousand
c. several thousand d. thousands
48. a. seeking some information
b. seeking some informations
c. Searching some information
d. Searching some informations
49. a. led b. led to c. has led d. has led to
50. a. that b. which
c. that has d. which has
51. a. commenting b. remarking
c. commenting on d. remarking over
52. a. for it is b. of it is

c. for it it’s d. of it it’s
53. a. to the union last
b. to the union the last
c. with the union last
d. with the union the last
C. fewer/ was D. less/ was
18. He told me this mistake again .
A. not to do B. not do
TEST 13: hsg 12-9-08roi
FULL NAME :
I. Pick out the underlined word that
has different pronunciation:
1. a. cord b. cede c. camp d. cup
2. a. like b. pike c. might d. live
3. a. decided b. hatred c. wanted d. sacked
4. a. called b. passed c. talked d. washed
5. a. chorus b. cherish c. chaos d. school
6. a. practice b. device c. service d. office
7. a. coward b. flower
c. shower d. knowledge
8. a. job b. chosen c. chop d. pot
9. a. desire b. noisy c. sugar d. present
10. a. future b. nature c. picture d. mature
II. Choose the best answer :
11 that they prefer to go hiking.
a. It’s in the mountain
b. What is in the mountain .
c. That ‘s in the mountain
d. This is in the mountain.
12. Have you seen the place the

graduation party will be held ?
A. in that B. where
C. in where that D. which
13. Football is the most typical example of
sports.
A. viewer B. watcher
C. spectator D. observer .
14. The film was boring
long
A. either / or B. neither / and
C. both / and D. either / nor.
15. If I had a chance to do creative work , I
happy to work in an office .
A. will be B. would be
C. would have D. will feel
16. Don’t ask me anything about sports . I
like football tennis .
A. neither / nor B. both
/ and
C. not only / but also D. either / or
refreshments he continued his story. (up)


A. didn’t she B. hadn’t she
C. doesn’t she D. wouldn’t she
18. Don’t make noise . My mother
with her friends.
A. is talking B. was talking
C. talks D. talked
19. When I came to class yesterday

morning , my students home but
some of them for me.
A. had gone –
had been waiting
B. had gone – waited C. went–
waited
D. had gone – were waiting
20. “ You are really fast swimmer ” “
When I was younger , I a mile in
forty minutes ” .
A. could swim B. should swim
C. may swim D. must swim
III. Put the right form of the words:
21. The student failed the main exam
because he forgot the (formulaic)

22. My car is too to take on a long
journey. (rely)
23. The new has certainly made things a
lot easier in the town center.(pass)

24. Nobody gets treatment in this office .
(prefer)
25. He’s more than I expected .(tolerate)

26. The museum doesn’t charge for on
Sundays. ( admit )
27. We can look forward to a period of
( prosper)
28. This kind of activity can be ( benefit)

29. Our education must put an end to
(literate )
30. Please our letter of the 14
th
. We have
not had a reply .( know)

A British airports Authority
spokesman, (51) the news, said: “We
thought this would happen .The reason
(52) that the Government refuses to
authorize the twenty percent salary
increase we agreed(53) month. We

IV. Rewrite the following sentences :
31. You’re under no obligation to accept
their offer >You can please

32. Martin may not be very well but he still
manages to enjoy life >Martin’s poor

33. The company presents a gold watch to
each of its retiring employees .
->Each

34. The only thing that kept us out of the
prison was the way he spoke the local
dialect >But for his command

35. The Pacific Ocean is on average deeper
than the Atlantic >The average


36. My father finds maps hard to follow.
-> My father has

37. Under no circumstances should you
phone the police >The last


38. The man wore dark glasses so that no
one would recognize him >The man
avoided

39. I am amazed by the mistakes he makes.
->What
40. “That’s a lovely new dress, Jean”, said
her mother >Jean’s mother complimented

54. a. people to be inconvenienced
b. people from being inconvenienced
c. to inconvenience people
d. that people are inconvenienced
55. a. to the busiest b. to the most busy
c. with the busiest d. with the most busy
56. a. to cancel b. canceling
c. to be canceled d. being canceled
57. a. having caused b. to have caused

c. having caused to d. to have caused to
58. a. at b. in c. to d. with



43. The manager has finished working on
the report last night , and now she will
begin to write the other proposal .
44. Because Sam & Mike had done all of
the work theirselves , they were
unwilling to give the results to Joan .
45. Daniel said that if he had to do another
homework tonight , he wouldn’t be able
to attend the concert .
46. After to take the medication the patient
became drowsy(ngủ lơ mơ ) and
more manageable .
47. We insist on you leaving the meeting
before any further outbursts happen .
48. It has been a long time since we
talked to john , isn’t it ?
49. Henry objects to our buying this house
without the approval of our attorney
and John does so .
50. Rita enjoyed to be able to meet
several Congress members during her
vacation .
VI. Fill in the blank with proper
preposition or adverbial phrases :
51. A war has broken in Kosovo.

52. When I met Tom at the party, he asked
you.
53. Don’t put till tomorrow what you can
do today.
54. Everyone must turn his income tax in
17. She’d rather watch Television
, ?

TEST 14: hsg 12-9-08roi
FULL NAME :
I. Pick out the underlined word that
has different pronunciation:
1. a. breather b. feather
c. heather d. leather
2. ache b. orchestra c. charity d. chorus
3. a. pursuit b. suitable
c. recruit d. guilty
4. a. parade b. apathetic
c. companion d. marmalade
5. a. research b. resent
c. resemble d. resist
6. A. motion B. popular
C. both D. most
7. A. art B. collaboration
C. dancer D. actually
8. A. kit B. tight C. this D. thick
9. A. through B. thrust
C. they D. threat
10.A. hamburger B. hot
C. rhinoceros D. hungry

II. Choose the best answer :
11. It was a real to be ready on time.
a. struggle b. effort c. trial d. A&B
12. James was hit in the mouth as he
struggled the raiders.
a. against b. with c. over d. to
13. Family is the process of controlling
the number of children you have.
a. building b. controlling
c. housing d. planning
14. Ethnic is a group of people from a
particular culture or of a particular race
living in a country where the main group is
of a different culture or race .
a. minority b. majority
c. group d. tribe
15. Her to Sales Manager took everyone
by surprise .
a. performance b. employment



understood .
a. difficulty b. difficulties
c. problem d. mess
17. We’ve run into with the new project
a. difficulty b. difficulties
c. trouble d. A & B
18. The bank is now difficulties .
a. at b. on c. in d. off

19. No journalist would ever work for
that newspaper .
a. self-respect b. self- respecting
c. self – confident d. selfish
20. is the reason why you do something
or behaves in a particular way.
a. Make friends b. Making friends
c. Having mad d. Having make
III. Find the mistakes & correct :
21 . T
hose homework that your teacher
a
ssigns is due on Tuesday unless you

have made prior
22. Please
give me a few coffee & some
d
onuts if you have any left .
23.
There are 10 childs playing in the
y
ard near her house , but your child is not


among them .
24
. People respected George Washington

because he was a honest man , & he

turned out to be
one of our greatest
military leaders .

25. He isn’t
driving to the convention in

March & neither they are .
26. Carol is
studying law at the university

&
so does John .
27. The company
has so little money that

it can’t hardly operate anymore .
28.
My cousins attend an university in
the Midwest which s
pecializes in
astronomy .

29. The students
were interested in take
a field to the National History Museum ,

but they
were not able to raise enough

V. Find the mistakes & correct :
41. The food that Mark is cooking in the
kitchen is smelling delicious .
42. After John eaten dinner , he wrote
several letters and went to bed .


they
hardly never go to the beach
anymore .

IV. Rewrite the following sentence :
31. This is the best essay I have ever
written . ->Never

32. I assumed that she would learn how to
take shorthand after this course .
->I took it

33. I am terribly sorry , I thought you were
a friend of Anna ’s >I took

34. Although she was busy , she managed
to find the time to proof- read for me .
->Busy

35. He didn’t get his visa until last Monday

->It was

36. They continued to say that I was to
blame >They persisted

37. Vietnamese coffee is considered to be
one of the best in the world .
->Vietnamese coffee

38. “I never used bad language’, she said.
->She denied

39. If you ask me well in advance , I’ll be
willing to work overtime .
->Provided you

40. If it hadn’t been for the storm, we
time.
55. She tried to show her new jewelry .
56. The committee turned his resignation
57. The milk smells awful . It’s gone
58. After running twenty kilometers he was
out breath .
59. How many F. 11 A7 fighter planes
have been brought ?
60. The rainy season has set early this
year .



had (43) for more than 3 months .

They had left Taiwan in a small
(44) boat & had planned a week – long
trip . (45) their fifth day , however , they
were caught in a typhoon , & it (46)
damaged their boat . Fortunately , none of
the men was hurt . After the storm had
passed , though , they discovered that the
engine wouldn’t (47) , so their boat just
drifted at sea for over a month . During this
time , the fishermen caught fish to eat &
drank rain water to stay (48) .
Finally , the boat drifted
toward a small island . When it got close
enough the men jumped out & swam to the
shore . On the island , they found fresh
fruit & vegetables , & they continued
(49) fish to eat .
The fishermen had lived on
the island for 2 months (50) a passing
ship rescued them . Although the 3 men
had lost a lot of weight , they were still in
(51) good shape . Their families had
thought that the fishermen had lost their
(52) during the typhoon . They were
surprised & happy that the ship had found
them & that they were “safe & sound” .
41. a. was rescued b. were rescued
c. rescued d. have rescued
42. a. on b. at c. in d. under

43. a. disappeared b. have disappeared
c. had disappear d. had disappeared

c. promotion d. position
16. I had no in making myself

TEST 15: hsg 12-9-08roi
FULL NAME :
I. Pick out the underlined word that
has different pronunciation:
1. a. breather b. feather
c. heather d. leather
2. ache b. orchestra c. charity d. chorus
3. a. pursuit b. suitable
c. recruit d. guilty
4. a. parade b. apathetic
c. companion d. marmalade
5. a. research b. resent
c. resemble d. resist
6. A. motion B. popular
C. both D. most
7. A. art B. collaboration
C. dancer D. actually
8. A. kit B. tight C. this D. thick
9. A. through B. thrust
C. they D. threat
10.A. hamburger B. hot
C. rhinoceros D. hungry
II. Choose the best answer :
11. They are to save the area from building

development . a. grouping b. teaming
c. campaigning d. moving
12. The company must reduce costs to
compete a. effect b. affect
c. effective d. effectively
13. We are determined to racism from
our sport . a. eradicate b. erase
c. remove d. sweep
14. I respect Jack’s opinion most
subjects .
a. in b. of c. on d. by
15. The government a campaign to
promote adult literacy.
a. conducts b. carries out
c. follows d. A&B
16. In this we are very fortunate .
a. aspect b. respect
mo
ney .
30.
Because they have moved away ,


respect
a. with b. of c. in d . at
18. Money received respect overtime
worked will be given to those workers .
a. of-of b. in- about c. of-in d. in- of
19. They are going to a survey of recent
changes in careers .

a. do b. conduct c. carry out d. B&C
20. He struggled cancer for 2 years .
a. against b. over c. off d. to
21. In the early 20
th
century Vietnam was a
country struggling independence .
a. against b. to c. for d. of
22. We had a fight money .
a. about b. over c. to d. A & B
23. This species of bird is decreasing in
every year . a. number b. numbers
c. amount d. amounts
24. There has been some in military
spending this year. a. decrease
b. reduction c. cut d. All are correct

25. There were no signs of a at the
murder scene .
a. move b. struggle c. fight d. B & C
III. Find the mistakes & correct :
26. Had it not been for her lawyer’s advice,
She will have made a serious mistake.
27. No sooner had he bought a new radio
when his sister bought a better one.
28. Bill imagines you’re coming by car, so
she’s draw you a map to help you find the
house.
29. I very much hope she can come, & look
forward to seeing her any times from seven

onwards.
30. If you can’t make it, please write me on
line or ring me at the office.
31. The captain & the crew of the Sierra
were acting illegally because they were
whaling & sell whales .
32. But for her father’s early retirement, He
should have arrived much earlier .
->Because of


V. Choose the best to fill in :

Three Taiwanese fishermen (41)
yesterday from a small uninhabited

island (42) the South Pacific . The men



33. You can take the mainly road LD from
Chillington until you come to the
crossroads at the station.
34. Whether or not Peter succeeds depends
on her studying hardly now.
35. During that time They were responsible
for a three-years old boy when his mother
was working.
IV. Rewrite the following sentence :
36. Malcolm was originally going to buy

a car, but he bought a motor- cycle instead.
->Instead


37. Please explain this letter to me,
->Please tell me
38. You can’t go into that restaurant
without a jacket & a tie.
->Unless

39. It’s high time for us to go home.
->It’s time we
40. I can study properly only if I sit at a
desk.
->Sitting at a desk is

41. Jennifer regretted her foolish behavior.
->.Jennifer wished

42. We took more clothes than we needed
on holiday last summer.
->We needn’t

43. Is it really necessary for me to arrive so
early ?
44. a. fishing b. fish c. fishes d. fished
45. a. on b. at c. in d. under

46. a. bad b. badly c. more bad c. more
47. a. star b. starts c. started d. start

48. a. alives b. live c. living d. alive
49. a. catch b. catching
c. caught d. to catch
50. a. while b. when c. after d. before
51. a. fair b. fairs c. fairly d. fares
52. a. life b. live c. lives d. living



V. Put the right form of the words:
46. Diseases cells must be killed while
their neighbors are left (harm)
47. Nobody gets treatment in this office .
(prefer)
48. She recognized the for error in the
method being used . ( potential )
->
49. My wife is of the spider . ( terror)
->
50. People used to suffer from their life –
time physical ( normal)
->
51. Her designs have great ( origin)
->
52. She was presented with a ( jewel)
->
53. His work suffered because of his total
in sport. ( absorb)
->
54. She died in ( child )

->
55. After the huge meal, he his belt &
went to sleep. ( unloose)
->
56. I was late for work this morning
because my car had a on the motorway.
(break)
->
57. I have complained to my MP , & urge
all people to do the same . (like )
c. side d. All are correct
17.Everyone has a right to be treated


TEST 16: hsg 12-9-08roi
FULL NAME :
I. Pick out the underlined word that
has different pronunciation:
1. a. flower b. tower c. power d. lower
2. a. above b. glove c. love d. prove
3. a. boot b. foot c. shoot d. suit
4. a. bone b. groan c. own d. shone
5. a. paid b. said c. maid d. weighed
6. a. miserable b. receive
c. evening d. tea
7. a. initial b. written c. privilege d. minor

8. a. happy b. man c. many d. fat
9. a. foreign b. continent
c. scholarship d. almost

10. a. decided b. hatred
c. sacred d. warmed
II. Put the right form of the words :
11. I’m eager that she(be) present at the
meeting .
12. He took a risk investigating money
with them. I’d rather he ( not do) it
->
13. When my father (retire) next month ,
he ( teach) for 40 years.
->
14. I ( meet) you at the airport tomorrow.
After you (clear) custom, (look) for me
just outside the gate. I ( stand) right by
the door.
->

15. Her eyes were red because she ( cry)
->
16. I don’t appreciate (interrupt ) when
I’m speaking .
->
17. He pretended (forget) the man’s
name .
wouldn’t have took over
the family business.


19. I will ring the bell one more . If he( not
answer) , I think he must (go) out .

->
20. Why did you sit there( watch) TV?
->
21. It’s also interesting (note) that our
life expectancy ( increase)
->
22. When we(go) (see) them last night,
they (play)
->
23. I( finish) the book before my next
birthday.
->
III. Rewrite the following sentence :
24. If I were you, I would not behave like
that .
->If I were
25. He made no bones about helping me .
->He didn’t
26. My husband is bitten by chess .
->My husband
27. He is said to be the salt of the earth.
->He is said
28. That singer’s new records are in great
demand, it is being sold quickly .
->That singer’s new records are going


29. He expressed his sympathy but I don’t
think he’s really sorry.
->I think his sympathy was just

30. It was a red- letter day.
->That day
31. The government has finally decided to
give the green light to the building of a
tunnel at that point .
->The government has finally

->Do I
44. Someone has stolen the boss’s car.
->The boss has

45. He never seems to succeed , even
though she works hard.
->However



32. He wants to marry her , but his family
is an insuperable obstacle .
->His family is an

33. “Much obliged,” he said as I opened
the door for him.
->He
IV. Choose the best sentence:
34. Because of the rough wind, the lorry
couldn’t move .
a. If the wind hadn’t been rough, the lorry
would have moved .

b. If the wind had been rough, the lorry
would have moved .
c. Unless the wind hadn’t been rough, the
lorry would have moved .
d. The rough wind prevent the lorry for
moving .
35. These new machines have put an end to
queuing .
a. Before these new machines was invented
, people had to queue .
b. Before these new machines were
invented , people had to queuing .
c. Before these new machines were
invented , people had to queue .
d. Before these new machines had were
invented , people had to queue .
36. “If you doesn’t train harder , I won’t
select you for the team”, said the manager
to Tom.
a. The manager threatened not to select
Tom for the team if he didn’t practice
harder .
->
58. There’s no of that happening . (
likely)
->
59. This article lacks , the writer keeps
jumping from one subject to another .
(continue)
->

60. Can we hope for a of this fine
weather ? (continue )
->


a. My shoes need to be clean before the
interview .
b. My shoes need to be cleaned before the
interviewing .
c. My shoes need to be cleaned before the
interview .
d. My shoes need clean before the
interview .
38. It was only I left home that I realized
how much my father meant to me .
a. Not until I left home that I realize how
much my father meant to me .
b. Not until I left home did I realize how
much my father meant to me .
c. Not until I left home was I realize how
much my father meant to me .
d. Not until I left home did I realize my
father how much meant to me .
39. Our present financial problems will
soon be a thing of the past .
a. We shall soon find a solution for our
present financial problems .
b. We shall soon find a solution to our
present financial problems .
c. We shall soon finding a solution to our

present financial problems .
d. We shall soon to find a solution to our
present financial problems .
40. It seems that I have left my medical
card at home.
a. I don’t seem to bring my medical card
->
18. He suggested (stop) (smoke).
->

TEST 17: hsg 12-9-08 roi
FULL NAME :
I. Pick out the underlined word that
has different pronunciation:
1. a. but b. cut c. sun d. put
2. a. skill b. fine c. dinner d. since
3. a. easy b. seat c. learn d. eat
4 . a. close b. pop c. cold d. rose
5 . a. lake b. plane c. plan d. state
6. A. pr
oud B. house C. round D. double
7. A. pl
ace B. jam C. take D. labor
8. A. w
arm B. wall C. walk D. wash
9. A. t
oo B. food C. bloom D. good
10 A. r
ather B. sacrifice C. hard D. far

II. Find the mistakes & correct :
1
1. Left the room , she didn’t say any
word .
12. Rudolph
has become one of the
greatest dancer that the ballet world
has ever known .
13.
Scientific knowledge and methods for
studying the world has developed
through the work of many people .
D 14. The influence of the
nation’s literature
, art and science have captured
widespread attention
15. No
more don’t we have to worry about
the future sources of energy .
16. The tourist guide advised
the visitors
to see some of the history places in
town .
17. The boy was
only nine but he ate as
more as his father did .
18.
To leave home in a hurry , I forgot to
take the pen with me .
19.

The man whom remained in the office
was the manager .
20.
Each of the students were made to
answer some questions about the




22. I could tell at a glance that the pile of letters
on my desk( disturb) while I (be) out.
23. He took a risk investing money with them.
I’d rather he( not do) it .
24. He had two bottles of Coke & got drunk
He ( not/ get) drunk Coke .
25. The laundry has a nice fresh smell fro (
dry) in the sun.
26. He was far from satisfied with the way
things ( turn) out. He sat( lose) in thoughts
.
27. Before changing lifestyles ( begin) to
separate modern families , several generations
of the same family ( often live) together.
28. If I……. (be) you ,I ……… (tell) her about
it .
29 . He asked me………… (take ) the job &
pay……… ( attend ) to it .
30. When we……… (come ) yesterday
,they………… (pick ) the apples .
IV. Rewrite the following sentence :

31. Her success went beyond her expectation
>Never
32. Tony’s very charming, but I wouldn’t trust
him >Charming
33. I left without saying good bye as I didn’t
want to disturb the meeting .
->Rather than
34. If there is an emergency , ring this number
>In case
35. The thief must have come in through the
window .
->The thief almost
36. Driving at that speed is dangerous whether
you are an experienced driver or not
>However
37. Its lack of irregular verbs makes Esperanto
to a unique language .
-> Unlike
38. You won’t find a more dedicated worker
anywhere than Mrs. Baker .
->No where
39. The play is so popular that the theater is
likely to be full every night .
b. The manager threatened select Tom for
the team if he didn’t practice harder .
c. The manager threatened not select Tom
for the team if he doesn’t practice harder .
d. The manager threatened not select Tom
for the team if he didn’t practice harder .
37. I must have my shoes cleaned before

the interview .


V. Fill in each blank with a correct
preposition :
41. The old man flew her a rage .
42. You should comply the school rules .
43. Gandhi was committed none –violence .
44. He spoke such assurance that I couldn’t
but believe him.
45. He bought the property a view
building a factory on it .
46. seeing the cat, the mouse ran off.
47. For many people , it’s difficult to
distinguish a dolphin a whale .
48. Ann was putting airs when she got the
first prize .
49. He threw stones his attackers, trying to
drive them away.
50. They were taking a trip Paris but
something happen so they couldn’t do it.
VI. Choose the best sentences :
51. It came as no surprise to me that Harry
failed his driving test .
a. I wasn’t surprised to hear that Harry had
failed his driving test .
b. I was so surprised that Harry had failed his
driving test.
c. Harry had failed his driving test , which
surprised me .

d. If Harry had failed his driving test, I would
have been surprised .
52. They understand more than we do.
a. We don’t understand as much as they do.
b. We don’t understand anything at all.
c. They understand everything inside out .
d. They are very intelligent .
53. No matter how hard I tried, I couldn’t open
the door .
a. Try as hard as I might I couldn’t open the
with me .
b. I don’t seem to have brought my
medical card together me .
c. I don’t seem to have bought my medical
card with me .
d. I don’t seem to have brought my
medical card with me .






c. He had difficulty finding the subject .
d. He didn’t find it difficult to learn the subject
55. I expect that he will get there by lunch time
a. At any time, he must get there by lunch time
b. I don’t want him to get there by lunch time .
c. I expect him to get there by lunch time .
d. He will get there by lunch time with me .

56. I had only put the phone down when the
boss rang back.
a. Hardly had I put the phone down than the
boss rang back.
b. Hardly had I put the phone down when the
boss rings back.
c. No sooner had I put the phone down when
the boss rang back.
d. Hardly had I put the phone down when the
boss rang back.
57. “I must see the manager”, he cried .
a. He insisted on seeing the manager .
b. He cried on seeing the manager .
c. He insisted in seeing the manager .
d. He insisted on see the manager .
58. A heavy shower prevented them from
finishing the game.
a. They were able to finish the game because of
the heavy shower .
b. They were unable to finish the game because
the heavy shower .
c. They were unable to finish the game because
of the heavy shower .
d. They were unable to finish the game in spite
of the heavy shower .
59. You must submit articles for the magazine
by may 5
th
.
subject .

III. Put the right form of the words :
21. Congress has decreased that the
gasoline tax( abolish)

TEST 18: hsg 12-9-08roi
FULL NAME :
I. Pick out the underlined word that
has different pronunciation:
1.a. p
ick b. rinse c. rise d. sit
2. a. tolerant b. horrible
c. occupied d. reasonable
3. a. resource b. preserve
c. conserve d. position
4. a. odour b. honour c. pour d. vapour
5. a. paint b. reclaim c. drainage d. certain
6. a. lemon b. son c. bacon d. iron
7. a. involve b. subzero c. go d. alone
8. a. pilot b. meeting c. find d. widely
9. a. second b. men c. access d. respect
10. a. necessary b. approach
c. language d. American
II. Find the mistakes & correct :

11. Her performance made a considerate
impression on the criticizes .
12. Never before had any king resign ,
which made them surprised .
13. She’s has never known a more
attractive girl than Jane .

14. I wasn’t a bit surprised to hear what
Karen had changed her job.
15. Only when the secret’s diary was
published did the true come out .
16. Unless you are wear a tie and a jacket ,
you can’t come in that party.
17. Nothing but a delicious meal would
satisfactory them. They hadn’t eaten
anything for 2 days .
18. It looked as if the house had been
unoccupy for several months .
19. For a teacher of her experienced and
ability, discipline was not a problem.
20. Many people were severe critical of the
->Such is
40. Experts think that all dogs evolved from
wolves >All dogs

a holiday.
23. “You (know) the way to the Globe
Theater?” – No . Then I( show) you.
->
24. Thousands of people (see) this
exhibition by the end of the month.
25. By the time you( finish) cooking they
( do) their homework.
->
26. I don’t think he ( change) in the 30
years I (know) him.
27. The about a year ago he( disappear)

& I (never/hear) from him since .
->
28. My father( fight) for 4 years in the
last war.
29. I’m taking my daughter out tonight .
She( not/have) fun for a long time .
30. You’re just in time to hear a nice bit of
news. Our neighbor is engaged to get
married . He( bring) me the news himself
this morning .
IV. Rewrite the following sentence :
31. Besides painting in oils, he also paints
in watercolors .
->Not only
32. Just thinking about his face at that
moment makes me laugh.
->The very
33. In the summer , there are thousands
more tourists than the locals .
->In the summer , the locals

34. She’s very patient and loyal, that’s why
she hasn’t left him.
->If it
35. Their chances of success are small.
->It is not
36. I’ve considered the advantages &
disadvantages & I’ve decided not to go.
doors .
b. Although I try, I couldn’t open the door.

c. It’s difficult for me to open the door .
d. I could open the door with difficulty .
54. He found it extremely difficult to learn this
subject .
a. It was extremely difficult for him to learn
this subject .
b. The subject was so easy that he could learn it
well.

37. This house is very different from the
little flat we used to live in. ( cry)
->This house is
38. These things must be done, so make
sure that they are. (see)
->You must
39. She’ll probably be elected . ( stands )
->She stands
40. I really want to see her again .(dying )
->I’m
V. Fill in each blank with a correct
preposition :
41. She was very critical her friends’
new furniture .
42. I’m sorry, but I’m not liberty to tell
you any more .
43. He is charged taking a car the
owner’s consent (sự đồng ý).
44. The doctor cured me my illness.
45. Someone must be held accountable
the killings .

46. Four- fifths of the fire damage resulted
incendiary (cố ý gõy chỏy nhà) bombing

47. Many people are opposed to abortion
principle .
48. You’ll be deprived all the privileges
49. Alex lost his job because he just didn’t
measure up to the standard required him
50. It’s you whether to go or not .
VI. Choose the best answer :
51. I remember the letter a few days
before going on holiday.
a. to receive b. receiving
c. received d. to have received
a. The final date for you to submit the
magazine was May 5
th
.
b. The final date for you to submit the
magazine is May 5
th
.
c. The final date for you submit the magazine
is May 5
th
.
d. The final date for your to submit the
magazine is May 5
th
.

60. He didn’t forget and neither did I.
a. He remembered and so did I.
b. He remembered and I was ,too.
c. He not forgot and so did I.
d. He didn’t forget anything .

a. back b. down c. up d. in
55. the time you reach the station, the
train will have left .
a. At b. On c. By d. In
56. I object the proposal to restrict the
use of cars in the city.
a. at b. with c. for d. to
57. I suggest you to take a map in case you
should get lost in those mountains .
a. You should take a map because your
might get lost in those mountains .
b. You should take a map because you
might get lose in those mountains .
c. You should take a map because you
might get lost in those mountains .
d. You should take a map because of you
might get lost in those mountains .
58. Smoking a few cigarettes each day is
not harmful.
a. There is no harmless in smoking a few
cigarettes each day.
b. There is no harm in smoking a few
cigarettes each day.
c. There is no harmlessly in smoking a few

cigarettes each day.
d. There is harm in smoking a few
cigarettes each day.
59. The fridge is completely empty.
a. There is anything left in the fridge
b. There is nothing left in the fridge .
c. There is things left in the fridge .
proposals for the motorway.
III. Put the right form of the words :
21. “You have just missed the last train”
-“Never mind. I (walk)
22. When we (take) our exams, we(have)

TEST 19: hsg 12-9-08roi
FULL NAME :
I. Pick out the underlined word that
has different pronunciation:
1. A. kick B. hit C. like D. visit
2. A. today B. play
C. height D. April
3. A. cousin B. voice C. noise D. enjoy
4. A. man B. sand C. bad D. target
5. A. cow B. bowl C. how D. town
6. A. doubt B. house C. mouse D. touch
7. A. rose B. hot C. host D. hope
8. A. road B. roar C. coat D. soap
9. A. to throw B. to grow
C. to count D. to flow
10. a. gallant b. goal c. gaol d. gorge
II. Find the mistakes & correct :

11. After Mr. John had died , the money
from his estate reverted back to the
company which he had served as president
for ten years.
12. In the distance could be seen the sleepy
little village with their
closely clustered(đám cụm) abode(nơiở) houses
& red , clay(đất sét)- tile roofs .
13. Although the weather was not perfect,
a bunch of people turned out for the annual
parade .
14. After she had dressed & ate breakfast,
Lucy rushed off to her office for a meeting
with her accountant .
15.After the rain had let out, the Micheals
continued their hike up the mountain .
16. Even though the girls have all ready
visited St Augustine, they want to return to
the Castillo de San Marcos .
17. As a result of his inconsistency
in represent his constituents , the senator
( Use “weighed” to rewrite )
->I have


19. Excepting for the graduate students ,
everyone will have to take the tests on the
some day.
20. John always arrives lately for his

chemistry even though he leaves his
dormitory in plenty of time .
III. Put the right form of the words :
21. Coming into the room he (see) Mary
where he (leave) her .
22. What you(do) if you(be) in my
situation ?
23. He greeted her. She really(look)
better than when he(see) her last .

24. After the guest (leave) she(go) back

into the living –room & (switch) off the
light .
25. I sat down at the desk & (wonder)
why my father’s letter (not arrive) yet. I
(write) to ask him to send me some
money at once .
->
26. He never fails( arrive) in time to help
me.
27. On arrival at home I (find) that she
(just/ leave) just a few minutes before .
->
28. Come to see me at 5 this afternoon . I
(not/arrive) home until 4 .30.
->
29. Behave yourself, Lucy. If you
(do) that again, you(have) to go to bed .
->

30. When Alice (get) here, you (show)
her to her room ?
IV. Rewrite the following sentence :
31. The brochure gives hardly any useful
information >Precious

32. That reminds me of the time I climbed
52. There was no in continuing , for him
the race was over .
a. value b. worth c. point d. profit
53. She had to pass all her exam or she
would have no holiday.
a. instead b. else c. therefore d. though
54. The headmaster again brought the
issue of reintroducing school uniforms .


33. If you find it necessary , you can
contact me on this number .
->Should
34. We had to settle for a cheaper car than
the one we wanted .
->We had to content

35. Fancy you & I meeting in the middle of
Africa like this >It’s really odd

36. My friends persuaded me to go to the
party in fancy dress >My friends talked

37. Mr. Foster asked me to write this letter
to you >It’s at

38. He gave me a detailed account of the
operation >He gave me a blow

39. The university didn’t prepare to
consider his application due to his lack of
right qualifications >Had

40. We shall find the solution to the
problem soon >One of

V. Replace the words underlined in each
sentence with a phrasal verb from the list:

Break
down
Go off Keep up
with
Run out Do without Hang up
Look out Put off Stand for
Pick up
d. There is something left in the
fridge .
60. She loves to play tennis .
a. She is very keen on playing tennis .
b. She is very keen on play tennis .
c. She is very keen in playing tennis.
d. She is very keen under playing tennis.

45. I was going to buy a motorbike , but I
was discouraged by my parents .
46. People call me on the phone, but then
put down the receiver .
47. Be careful! You’re going to give
yourself an electric shock!
48. It’s difficult to manage if you don’t
have a washing machine.
49. The letters CD mean compact disc ,
actually .
50. Without a fridge , fresh food will
become bad very quickly .
VI. Use the word to rewrite the following
sentences :
51. It took her a long time to recover from
her illness.(over)
->
52. I regret saying that to him.(wish)
->
53. I’m sure that wasn’t Tony we saw .
He’s in London.( can’t)
->
54. It is important that I post this letter
tonight .( need)

->
55. I’m sure the children have been doing
something terrible while we’ve been out.
(up)->
56. The mechanic checked the tires on my
car. (had)
->
wasn’t reelected to the state legislature .
18. Knowing that it would be helpless to
continue working for a nearly bankrupt
company, Louis decided to find
another type of employment .
TEST 20: hsg 12-9-08roi
I. Pick out the underlined word that
has different pronunciation:
1. a. measure b. pleasure
c. treasure d. ensure
2 . a. absent b. present c. descent d. recent
3. a. pudding b. put c. punctual d. pull
4. a. liable b. livid c. revival d. final
5. a. houses b. faces c. horses d. places
6. a. possession b. dense
c. campus d. assemble
7. a. coincide b. precise
c. society d. coincidence
8. a. fear b. near c. pear d. rear
9. a. valid b. valiant c. validate d. validity
10. a. jumbo b. junior c. junk d. juggle
II. Fill in with suitable prepositions
11. I hear you’re keen football.

12. We’re all very obliged you.
13. I think he is capable anything .
14. This service is free charge .
15. Why is he so jealous his sister ?
16. John’s very good his hands .
17. He’s quite careless danger .
18. They went ahead contrary my advice
19. We’re quite safe danger here .
20. We are wrong the election results .
III. Find the mistakes & correct :

21. When the second world war , almost a
third of a million people were killed .
22. The ozone layer must be protected
because it shields the earth from excessive
ultraviolet radiate .
23. Carbohydrates & fats are two essential
sources of energy for animal grow.
24. By passing sunlight through a prism
(hỡnh lăng trụ) the light is separate into a
spectrum(quang fổ) of colors .
to the top of Mount Fuji.
->That takes


a painting, he also became a fine
sculptor(nhà điêu khắc) , engraver(thợ
khắc) & ceramist (thợ làm đồ gốm).
27. People who live in small t towns often
seem more warm & friendly than people

who live in populated densely areas.
28. It took eight years to complete the Erie
Canal , the 365-mile water- way
which it connects Albany & Buffalo in
New York State .
29. Every candidate under considering for
a federal job must undergo a thought
medical exam.
30. The masterpiece A Christmas Carol
wrote by Charles Dickens in 1843 .
IV. Rewrite the following sentence :
31. We can start at either 1p .m or 2 p. m
->It makes
32. The boy was about to cry when he was
reprimanded by his mother .
->The boy was on

33. Why don’t you consult your legal
advisor about the contract ?
->If
34. Although her leg hurt , Van finished
the marathon race.
->In
35. It was such a pity that I couldn’t go to
the party.
->I’d
36. The thief must have come in through
the window .
->The thief almost
37. All of you are likely to be able to enter

college .
->The
38. Alice lost all her hope; she decided to
stop her business .
->Such
41. My cat isn’t as fast as yours. I won’t be
able to stay near you.
42. The torch doesn’t work. The batteries
must have been used up.
43. This radio doesn’t receive the BBC
World service very well.
44. The car making a funny noise. I think
it’s going to stop working .


40. It was disappointing their son failed the
entrance to university.
->Their son
V. Choose the best sentence :
41. Without his help we would all have died .
a. If it weren’t for his help , we would all have
died .
b. If it hadn’t been for his help , we would all
have died .
c. If it not been for his help , we would all have
died .
d. If it weren’t been for his help , we would all
have died .
42. When I left she said that she hoped I had a
pleasant journey.

a. She wished me a pleasant journey when I left

b. She wished me had a pleasant journey when
I left .
c. She wished me have a pleasant journey
when I left .
d. She wish me a pleasant journey when I
left .
43. While I was driving, I realized that the
car wasn’t working properly .
a. While I was driving, I realized that there
is something wrong with the car .
b. While I was driving, I realized that there
were something wrong with the car .
c. While I was driving, I realized that there
was something wrong with the car .
d. While I was driving, I realized that there
was something wrong will the car .
44. I’ve never seen anyone play so
skillfully before .
a. I’ve never seen anyone play with so
57. I think you should go to bed now.( time
->
58. It was difficult for me to read the
number plate in the fog.(make)
->
59. Please don’t tell Andrew about you
conversation .( rather )
->
60. Unless you start studying now, it’s

possible that you will fail the exam. ( could

->


a. She turns down my offer of help.
b. She turned down my offer of help.
c. She refused down my offer of help.
d. She thanked my offer of help.
46. I couldn’t go to work because of the
transport strike .
a. The transportation was prevented me from
going to work .
b. I was prevented from going to work by the
transportation .
c. I prevented the transportation from going to
work .
d. I prevented from going to work by the
transportation .
47. He seemed to be worried about
something .
a. I got the impression that something was
worrying him
b. I get the impression that something was
worrying him
c. I got the impression that something is
worrying him
d. I got the impression that something was
worried him
48. He watched TV all days .

a. He spent the entire times watching TV.
b. He spends the entire time watching TV.
c. He spent the entire time to watching TV.
d. He spent the entire time watching TV.
49. I strongly advise you to tell her you’re
sorry
a. I think you’d better apologize to her .
25. In spite modern medical technology,
many diseases caused by viruses are still
not curable .
26. Through Pablo Picasso was primarily

TEST 21: hsg 12-9-08roi
I. Pick out the underlined word that
has different pronunciation:
1. a. automobile b. mobile
c. facile d. compile
2. a. advent b. invent c. decent d. percent
3. a. purpose b. superpose
c. poster d. depot
4. a. pursue b. hesitate
c. comparison d. translate
5. a. choir b. chore c. chemist d. chorus
6. a. dogged b. legged c. naked d. moped
7. a. age b. encourage
c. garage d. shortage
8. a. pour b. tour c. course c. paw
9. a. fathom b. feather c. anthem d. within

10. a. dove b. hoe c. glow d. stove

II. Fill in with suitable prepositions
11+12. Tall players are an advantage
football matches .
13. I can recite the whole poem memory
14. Has this glass been drunk ?
15. The kitchen floor looks clean enough to
eat
16. There should be some news the hour.
17+18+19. Manufacturers must conform
and abide certain standards laid by the
government .
20. Hardly a week goes without some
advance in technology .
III. Find the mistakes & correct :

21. Most of the damage property attributed
to the San Francisco earthquake of 1906
resulted from the fire that followed .
22. People in the world differ in his beliefs
about the cause of sickness and health.
23. In the 1840s, hundreds of
families pioneer moved west in their
39. Let’s eat out this evening !
->How


25. The indiscriminate & continual use of
any drug without medical supervision can
be danger .
26. The sender places stamps on package

as proof that postage for mailing an
envelope or package has paid.
27. In kindergarten, children are generally
unrestricted in expressing their ideas by
talk.
28. The legal age which a person
is considered to be an adult is customarily 18.
29. Football is a fast-moving team sport
playing mainly in the United States &
Canada.
30. In 1831 , English physicist , Michael
Faraday , discovered
the principle of electromagnetic induction,
which the electric motor & the electric
generator are based .
IV. Rewrite the following sentence :
31. Apart from Philip, everyone else at the
meeting was a party member .
->With
32. The only thing that makes the job
worthwhile is the money.
->Were
33. They will not announce the decision
formally .
->No formal
34. She firmly believed John to be telling
the truth.
->It
35. He seems not to care about anything .
->He acts

36. Cars are responsible for air pollution ,
& they cause more serious accidents .
->Not
37. Although he didn’t want to pay such a
high price, he had no choice .
->Reluctant
much skills before .
b. I’ve never seen anyone play so much
skill before .
c. I’ve never seen anyone play with so
many skill before .
d. I’ve never seen anyone play with so much
skill before .
45. I offered to help her but she said : “ no,
thanks.”

39. This is our temporary office .
->For
40. The spectators got so angry that they
had to cancel the football match.
->Such
V. Put the right form of the word:
41. Where do you think Peter is today ? – I
have no idea , he ( sleep) late.
42. Ann assured that she( finish) it by 11.
43. He died of lung cancer. He (smoke) a
lot .
44. Present day problems demand that
we(be) ready for any emergency.
45. By 8 o’clock this evening, the

spaceship (travel) for five hours round
the earth.
46. He got angry because he (not/be)
accustomed to(make) fun of like that
before .
47. It(not/ be) for you, I would be late.
48. I don’t know why you always(talk) in
class, boys.
49. He pretended (forget) the man’s
name.
50. We were of his marriage because he
didn’t invite anyone . ( aware )
V. Choose the best :
51. This hotel is inaccessible in winter.
a. It is impossible reach this hotel in
winter.
b. It is impossible to get this hotel in
winter.
c. It be impossible to get this hotel in
winter.
b. I think you’d better apology her .
c. I think you’d better apologize her .
d. I think you’d better rather apologize her
50. What caused him to change his mind ?
a. What was the reason for his change of
mind ?
b. What was the reason for his change
mind ?
c. What was the reason for his change
mind of ?

d. What was the reason for his change of
minding ?

c. Jill was last see more than a fortnight
before
d. Jill was lastly seen more than a fortnight
before .
53. We may not be able to give the concert
a. The concert may not have to be
cancelled
b. The concert may have to cancelled .
c. The concert may have had to be
cancelled
d. The concert may have to be cancelled
54. I forgetting her name. What’s she
called?
a. am usually b. tend to c. keep d. always

55. The two people involved in the
accident were both dead on arrival at
Kingham Hospital.
a. pronounced b. called
c. defined d. stated
56. “What about the new simplified tax
law ?
“It’s more confusing than the old one.”
a. are you thinking b. do you think
c. have you thought
d. have you been thinking
57. I suppose cycling is very popular in

Holland because it’s so
a. flat b. plain c. plane d. smooth
58. I hope you won’t take it if I suggest
an alternative (biến đổi) remedy.
a. offence b. amiss(fạm lỗi)
covered wagons .
24. When children get their first pair of
glasses they are often surprise to see that
trees & flowers have sharp, clear outlines .

TEST 22: hsg 12-9-08(hwork)roi
I. Pick out the underlined word that
has different pronunciation:
1. a. cure b. mute c. sure d. pure

2. a. drive b. discover
c. display d. divide
3. a. cinema b. miner c. ninth d. wine
4. a. strives b. skates c. stays d. earns

5. a. sour b. count c. amount d. tourist
6. a. gull b. pull c. dull d. skull
7 a. pool b. soon c. book d. shoot
8. a. luxury b. example c. exist d. exhaust
9. a. killed b. turned c. crashed d. waived
10. a. thing b. thought c. those d. thumb
II. Find the mistakes & correct :

11. Members of high school clubs learn to
participation in teams through their

involvement in community projects.
12. Walt Disney made many technical
advances in the use of sound color &
photographing in animated (lam soi
dong)films.
13. Insects provide many beneficial
services , such as to condition soils ,
breaking down dead wood &
pollinating(thu fan) plants.
14. Blindfish(ca mat nho) , who spend their
whole life in caves , have neither eyes nor
body pigments.(sac to, chat nhuom)
15. They have been playing for more than
2 hours but they didn’t stop to rest.
16. Sharp knifes are actually safer to use
than dull ones.
17. She was too shocked that she couldn’t
even say a word
.
18. My mother was used to do shopping
every two days but now she doesn’t have
time.
38. After the beginning of the opera , late-
comers had to wait before taking their seats

->Once

earth while revolution referring to the
movement around the sun.
21. Botanists are not sure where the first

plant was grown or even what plant was it.
III. Choose the best answer
22. Twenty years ago, few people expected
the technological development that has
taken place.
a. drama b. dramatic
c. dramatical d. dramatically
23. We hope to set a number of fund-
raising projects .
a. in b. out c. off d. up
24. Although it experienced many
difficulties , the company made overall
showing .
a. good b. a good c. an good d. the
good
25. In this school most hard.
a. of students work b. students work
c. student works d. of student work
26. You put the fish in the fridge before
it spoils.
a. had better b. had to
c. would rather d. may
27. snowfield on a mountain slope
reaches a depth of about 100 feet , it begins
to move slowly forward under its own
weight .
a. Whenever a b. A c. That a d. Should
28. School children are looking forward
to on holiday .
a. going b. go c. be going d. have gone

29. The doctor advised Tom to stop
a. for smoking b. smoke
c. smoking d. to smoke
30. New words are constantly being
invented new objects & concepts .
a. to describe b. a description
c. they describe d. describe
d. It is possible to get this hotel in winter.
52. It’s more than a fortnight since anyone
saw Jill.
a. Jill was last seen more than a fortnight
before
b. Jill last seen more than a fortnight
before .



c. to give d. to be given
32. We hope that the students themselves
will enjoy taking in the projects.
a. advantage b. notice c. part d. place
33. Bricks baked in a kiln are much harder
that are dried in the sun.
a. those b. than to those
c. than those d. ones.
34. Are you a students ? If so, which
university do you ?
a. attend b. frequent c. assist d. go on
35. There is a of skilled craftsmen in the
industry.

a. want b. fault c. lack d. need
36. “Let’s eat out tonight”. Fred
a. suggests to eat out b. wants us to eat
out
c. expects eating out d. suggests eating out
37. You can’t see the doctor you have
made an appointment with him
a. even b. unless c. however d. without
38. I wish it would raining .
a. end b. close c. stop d. rest
39. I usually walk to work but today I
drove .
a. I drove to the work today instead of
going on foot .
b. I drove to work today instead going on
foot .
c. I drove to work today instead of going
by foot .
d. I drove to work today instead of going
on foot .
40. Whenever I hear this song, I remember
c. upset d. heart
59.After all his available resources in the
venture , he was horrified when it failed
miserably .
a. trading
b. dabbling (s ự quan t õm h ời h ợt)
c. dealing d. investing
60. The plane down 20 minutes later than
scheduled because of bad weather

conditions .
a. put b. flew c. landed d. touched


V. Choose the best answer to fill in:
It’s a fairly common belief in Britain that
men these days do more housework than
they did in(41) generations . But is this
really so? A recent survey has(42) some
interesting discoveries. When men do help
out, they enjoy cooking & shopping but
more are(43) to do the washing . A
quarter of men think that women are better
suited to(44) after the home than men &
19% admit to making no(45) to
housework.
The average man says that he does a
third of the housework, (46) the average
woman says she does three-quarters of it,
so someone isn’t (47) the truth! It was
impossible to find any men who shared
housework (48) with their partners.
Perhaps it isn’t so(49) that there are some
(50) who wants a new law forcing men to
do their share .
41. a. old b. last c. first d. previous
42 a. made b. given c. done d. found
43. a. willing b. unwilling
c. interested d. uninterested
44. a. take b. look c. taking d. looking

45. a. part b. help c. share d. contribution
46. a. so b. because c. while d. therefore
47. a. telling b. saying
c. speaking d. talking
48. a. equal b. equally
19. Measles are a very common disease but
sometimes it is a symptom of other serious
one.
20. Rotation refers to the turning of the

TEST 23: hsg 12-9-08roi
I. Pick out the underlined word that
has different pronunciation:
1. a. random b. ancient
c. danger d. change
2. a. putsch b. putt c. pussy d. pulpit
3. a. debt b. nib c. absorb d. absent
4. a. fluoride b. hide c. arid d. miserly
5. a. wicked b. hatred c. sacred d. looked
6. a. laugh b. plough c. enough d. cough
7. a. delicate b. concentrate
c. private d. accurate
8. a. thunderstorm b. greengrocer
c. prefer d. louder
9. a. carriage b. voyage
c. massage d. dosage
10. a. months b. paths
c. wreaths d. youths
II. Put the right form of the verbs :

11. The accident ( report) (cause) by a
reckless motorist .
12. When I get my degree, I (study) at
this school for four years.
13. I don’t know why you always (talk)
in class , boys.
14. I didn’t do the test well. I ( prepare)
it very carefully at home.
15. Who was that girl you (talk) to when
I (pass) you in the street ?
16. Today is the first anniversary of
Grandpa Max’s death , & I(think) about
him all day . How fortunate I(be) (
have) a Grandpa like him!
17. I found that everything I said on the
phone had been reported to the police .
-Your phone( tap)
18. This time next year I probably ( live)
on the other side of the world .
31. The owner of the building supply store
doesn’t mind his customers discounts
when they buy in large quantities .
a. giving b. being given


21. When I see my sister again, she (
finish) all her exam.
22. The weather (be) bad , they couldn’t
but (cancel ) the camping trip.
23. It’s a great pity you (not/come) to

Brighton with us last Sunday. As
you(never/see) the sea before, it(be) a
new experience .
III. Use the words given to rewrite the
following sentences :
24. It was obvious that the old house was
past its time. ( days)
->It was obvious
25. I’m telling you this for you not to make
a mistake .(fear)
-> I’m telling you
26. They have security guards so that
people won’t try to steal . ( discourage )
-> They have security guards
27. 500 pounds is too much to pay for that
painting .( worth)
-> That painting is
28. This government has changed its
taxation policy completely since the last
general election. ( undergone)
-> This government’s taxation policy

29. We won’t get to the airport in less than
30 minutes. ( least)
->It will take
30. Claire suddenly realized what a blunder
she had made. (dawned :loộ ra, hiện ra, lụ
ra)->It suddenly

31. Collecting stamps is Peter’s great

passion.( crazy)
->Peter
32. Don’t run away with the idea that this
the time when I was in Paris .
a. Whenever I hear this song, it remind me
of the time when I was in Paris .
b. Whenever I hear this song, it reminds
me of the time when I was in Paris .
c. Whenever I hear this song, it reminds me
of the time when I am in Paris .
d. Whenever I hear this song, it reminds
me the time when I was in Paris .


boy to find the missing photo of his
mother.(stone)
->The boy left
IV. Fill in with one suitable word:
Some hundred years ago there was no
equality between men & women because
people then(34) women to be the weaker
sex. This (35) against women had its
origin in the drawn of mankind’s (36)
when men lived in caves & went hunting
for food. The task of food gathering &
hunting needed great(37) of body.
Therefore, the best place for women was
no in the forest but at home(38) they
could satisfactorily do their job, namely
(39) their children & looking after them.

Things have changed much since those
early days. In the modern life of the 20
th

century, more(40) are needed not more
strength of the muscle .It’s a consequence
that women play an (41) important role
in the(42) society. They have proved
repeatedly they are equal & often(43) to
men in almost every field .
V. Mistake correction : There are 11
mistakes in the paragraph . Identify &
correct them. The first has been done for
you as an example :
0 : make -> makes
A newspaper make its money from the
price people pay for it & also from the
advertisings it carries . A popular
newspaper with a circulation of over five
c. same d. the same
49. a. surprise b. surprises
c. surprising d. surprised
50. a. politists b. politicans
c. politicians d. politicists

in a free country where there is no
censorship(cơ quan kiểm duyệt), , serious
papers are read principle for their news,
sent to themselves by their correspondents
round the world & by the big new agencies
. People also read these papers for their
revisions of new books, films , plays and
for their editorials what represent the
opinion of the newspaper itself about the
important events & issues of the moment .
44. 49.

45. 50.

46. 51.

47. 52.

48. 53.

VI. Fill in with a suitable preposition or
adverbial :
54. He is a leader name only : his deputy
has effectively taken over .
55. You have been warned times number.

56. I can’t help you at the moment . I’ve
far too much my plate already.

57. Good wine will improve age.
58. The car has an inclination to stall
cold mornings .
19. By the time the war was over,
thousands of innocent people ( kill)
20. My uncle would rather that I(not/leave)
yesterday.

TEST 24: hsg 12-9-08(at home)
roi
I. Pick out the underlined word that
has different pronunciation:
1. A. wheel B. wet C. away D. answer
2. A. beyond B. year C. quay D. yet
3. who B. when C. what D. why
4. A. well B. week C. two D. forward
5. A. amuse B. cure C. new D. usual
6. A. knowledge B. toward
C. forward D. award
7. A. conquest B. conquer C. quite D. require
8 . A. human B. huge C. accuse D. burn
9. a. rabies b. rack c. rabbit d. rank
10. a. special b. spectacle
c. species d. specify
II. Put the right form of the verbs :

11. Journalists are not always in what
they write .( accuracy)
12. They are very in their approach . (
science )

13. They offer a service to their
customers . ( person)
14. I have an appointment with my this
afternoon .( instruct)
15. You can’t pass an exam without (
prepare )
16. A car is without petrol . ( use )
17. He wants to his knowledge of
computer .( wide)
18. He tell them exactly what you think
should be done!( decide)
19. He has a idea . ( think)
20. She was sleeping when someone
called him ( happy)
III. Rewrite the following sentences:
21. “Would you mind not smoking in this
room ?”She said to him >She asked
him
job is easy. ( conclusion)
->Don’t come

33. Every possible effort was made by the


dinner with us to night ?”->Mary invited

25. “All right, I’ll pick you up at 6 p. m
tonight
->She agreed

26. “Don’t forget to water the flowers for
me , Tom .”->Mother reminded

27. ‘Don’t worry . I’ll help you with the
money.” ->He promised

28. “I’m sorry I can’t lend you this book. I
need it right now.” Minh said to me .
->Minh refused

29. No one can operate this machine .
->This
machine
30. He made such a boring speech .
->The
speech
31. The lorry was so small that nothing
could be loaded on .
->The lorry was too

IV. Fill in with one suitable word

Best friends
Paul & Dorn had always been the best
of friends & sent loads of text message
(32) each other everyday .We were
all very surprised when we heard that
they had fallen (33) , but they
wouldn’t tell us why .We(34) hours
discussing the problem & decided that

we had to find (35) what had led to
the argument .We(36) lots of phone
millions daily makes a lot of money. Less
seriously newspapers are probably read
just for entertainment . They have big
headings above the new stories , funny
cartoons to look at & sensational photos of
violent. The gossip(tầm fào) columns are
full of stories of private live of famous
people. No one takes the political views of
such papers seriously . On an other hand,

though they shared a desk .Eventually ,
I made(40 my mind to get them both
together & ask them what (41)
happened .Within 5 minutes, they
realized they couldn’t remember why
they were angry , & they’re now best
friends again .
V. Find the mistake & correct :
42. A good scientist joins an international
community of people which practice the
brotherhood of men .
43. We have the pleasure about clear
complete understanding of the problem .
44. The geologist which is measuring the
depth of the valley has made a lot of
discoveries
in geology .
45. Boiling water at 100 degree centigrade

can kill most of the bacterium in it .
46. A garage built at the end of last year ,
wasn’t it ?
47. The hotel where we stayed in last year
was excellent .
48. My friend was fond of attend a higher
mathematics course .
49. Mr. Brown , that teaches me English ,
is coming today .
50. Jane is finally used to drive on the left .
51. David is particularly fond of cooking ,
and he often cooks real delicious meals.
52. Jack has not found the solve to the
case.
VI. Choose the best sentence :
59. He opens a bank account a false
name .
60. My name is William, they call me Bill
short.
61. Ann was walking air when she got
the job.
62. He sat & waited for the doctor for
hours end .
63. The children worked a will to finish
the project on time .



d. Hardly had I come in when the
phoned rang .

54. Oil was slowly coating the edge of the
shore .
a. The edge of the shore were
becoming coasted with oil.
b. The edge of the shore was
becoming coast with oil.
c. The edge of the shore was
becoming coasted with oil.
d. The edge of the shore was become
coasted with oil.
55. He was sentenced to six months in
prison for his part in the robbery.
a. He received a six month prison
sentenced for his part in the robbery.
b. He received a six month prisoned
sentence for his part in the robbery.
c. He received a six months prison
sentence for his part in the robbery.
d. He received a six month prison sentence
for his part in the robbery.
56. This work doesn’t concern you.
a. This work is no businesses of you.
b. This work is no business of you.
c. This work is no business of your.
d. This work is no business for you.
57. If she hadn’t felt tired , she wouldn’t
have asked her boss for some days off.
a. She must not have been tired , otherwise
she wouldn’t have asked her boss for some