Grade 12
EXERCISE
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
1. Despite the fact that he is in his eighties, he still leads an ………… life
A. act B. active C. action D. acting
2. We are a very close - ………… family
A. love B. knit C. good D. modern
3. Americans and Asians have very ………… ideas about love and marriage
A. difference B. differently C. differ D. different
4. An Indian woman has to ………… more in a marriage than a man
A. determine B. sacrifice C. effort D. do
5. The family has a very important role in ………… children
A. social B. socialist C. socializing D. socialism
6. I tried not to draw ………… to the weak points in my argument
A. attention B. notion C. intention D. attraction
7. Buckingham Palace is a major tourist ………… in London
A. attract B. attraction C. attractive D. attractiveness
8. Some people think it is …………. to point at someone
A. rude B. polite C. easy D. formal
9. Eugenie Clark has a lot of ………… about cultures of may countries in the world
A. know B. known C. knowledge D. knowing
10. My teacher gave me a lot of ………… and helped me pass the test
A. encourage B. encouraged C. encouraging D. encouragement
11. If we have done something to hurt someone’s feelings, we should …………
A. smile B. excuse C. thank D. apologize
12. Our parents join hands to give us a nice house and a happy home
A. deal with B. manage C. help together D. work together
13. It’s ok to use ………… language if you’re speaking to a friend
A. verbal B. non – verbal C. formal D. informal
14. Gestures such as waving and handshaking are ………… forms of comunication
A. direct B. regular C. verbal D. non – verbal
15. Many species of plants and animals are in ………… of extinction.
A. risk B. threat C. danger D. harm
16. Different conservation efforts have been ………. in order to save endangered species.
A. give B. made C. done D. take
17. The Bali Tiger was declared extinct in due to hunting and ……… loss.
A. inhabit B. habitat C. inhabitant D. living
18. Humans benefit greatly from the many medicines and other products that ………. provides.
A. diversity B. environment C. biodiversity D. habitat
19. The primary causes of species extinction are habitat destruction, commercial ……… and pollution.
A. chance B. damage C. production D. exploitation
20. Over , plant species and , animal species around the globe are ……… with extinction.
A. threatened B. carried C. dealt D. worried
21. Food should be well cooked to suit the guests’ …………
A. eyes B. smell C. taste D. tongue
22. Books are still a cheap way to get …………… and entertainment.
A. inform B. information C. informative D. informatively
23. Books are a wonderful source of ……… and pleasure.
A. know B. knowing C. knowledgeable D. knowledge
24. Books with good stories are often described as …………
A. swallowing B. tasting C. hard-to-put-down D. hard-to-pick-up
25. Whenever he picks up a book, he reads bits here and there or in other words he ………
A. digests B. tastes C. chews D. swallows
26. ……… books are ones in which the story is told or illustrated with pictures.
A. Romantic B. Thriller C. Science D. Comic
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27. In water polo, a player is ……… after committing five personal fouls.
A. ejected B. punished C. criticized D. defeated
28. In , The AAU officially accepted synchronized swimming as a ……… sport for team events.
A. competitive B. competitively C. competition D. competitor
29. England ……… - with Germany in the first round.
A. equaled B. pointed C. tied D. scored
30. In water polo, no player except the ……… can hold the ball with both hands.
A. defender B. attacker C. referee D. goalie
31. The goal is …… by vertical posts, a crossbar and a net.
A. kept B. marked C. made D. limited
32. Many young men prefer scuba- diving to water polo because it is ………….
A. adventure B. adventurous C. adventurously D. adventurer
33. The more goals the players ………, the more exciting the match became.
A. marked B. made C. scored D. sprinted
34. Sports enthusiasts from other countries were greatly ……… with the spirits of the nd SEA Games held in
Vietnam
A. impressed B. enjoyed C. achieved D. applauded
35. All athletes were ………. to get the best results in competitions
A. tried B. promised C. impressed D. determined
36. The Chinese volleyball team was widely ……… for its excellent performance in the final match.
A. believed B. considered C. admired D. appreciated
37. We had to pass six months of ……… training for the SEA Games
A. intensively B. intensive C. intension D. intensity
38. The shortage of clean water ……… in serious diseases and epidemics
A. brings B. causes C. results D. leads
39. Without ……… I always call Tom for his help when I have trouble
A. hesitate B. hesitating C. hesitated D. hesitation
40. W.H.O is the ……… of World Health Organization
A. initiate B. initial C. initials D. initiating
41. We all respect the soldiers who died in the wars in ……… of our country
A. defence B. protection C. safeguard D. safekeeping
42. The earthquake in Indonesia last year was a terrible ……….
A. epidemic B. catastrophe C. emergency D. famine
43. In case you have any further, please do not ……… to contact me
A. hesitate B. struggle C. mind D. initiate
44. The road accidents victims ……… first – aid assistance by the Red Cross members
A. provide B. provided C. have provided D. were provided
45. They were ……… to hear that hundreds of people were killed in the air crash
A. appealed B. appalled C. initiated D. dedicated
46. The organization was … to provide aid to the wounded soldiers, civilians and prisoners of war
A. found B. founded C. establish D. establishing
47. Throughout history, women have had ……… for childbearing and homemaking
A parts B. roles C. duties D. responsibilities
48. Women in Lebanon have been in thirst for being ……… as equal citizens for years
A. realized B. recognized C. accepted D. received
49. Disabled people all over the world are always protected from ……….
A. ill – treated B. poor behaving C. bad treatment D. discrimination
50. Women only began to gain ……… with men in the th century
A. equality B. fair C. same D. balance
51. Women have made an enormous ……… to our modern society
A. work B. effort C. problem D. contribution
52. Fathers have indispensable ……… to play in the lives of their children
A. roles B. places C. subjects D. aspects
53. In Britain, for centuries male doctors were ……… of their female colleagues
A. doubt B. suspicious C. believable D. incredible
54. His wife was not ……… to have poisoned him for money
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A. believe B. belief C. believed D. believing
55. As you have grown up, you have complete ……… to do as you wish
A. liberty B. freedom C. pleasure D. rights
56. Don’t you believe in ……… between men and women? – Yes, I do
A. agreement B. unity C. legality D. equality
57. Vietnam became the seventh ……… of the Association of South East Asian Nations in
A. opponent B. sponsor C. member D. colleague
58. ASEAN has a big population and a region of ……… cultures
A. authentic B. diverse C. popular D. identical
59. Madigan ………… a scientific expedition to Antarctica in .
A. led B. went C. sailed D. did
60. The Simpson Desert remained a ……… until Madigan made an aerial survey in .
A. mystery B. mysterious C. mysteriously D. mysteriousness
61. The desert ……… for endless miles on all sides of us.
A. spread B. expanded C. extended D. stretched
62. One well-known desert plant is the ………, which grows well in hot dry regions.
A. spinifex B. eucalyptus C. cactus D. date palm
63. How is a desert ……………?
A. form B. forming C. to form D. formed
64. Albert was named ……… his grandfather.
A. for B. after C. with D. to
65. There’s no place like …………
A. house B. home C. home base D. household
66. She was very ………… during my father’s illness
A. support B. supportive C. supporting D. supporter
67. In Britain it is ………… for children to attend school between the ages of and
A. enforced B. compulsory C. obliged D. made
68. The school year normally has three ………… , with exams at the end of the year
A. terms B. semesters C. systems D. seminars
69. Primary education in the U.S is compusory
A. free of charge B. excellent C. required D. easy
70. There are two parallel school systems in English, state school and ………… school
A. national B. public C. primary D. secodary
71. Punctuality í imperative in your new job
A. Being eficient B. Being courteous C. Being on time D. Being cheerful
72. He couldn’t give a ………. explanation for his actions
A. satisfactory B. satisfaction C. satisfy D. dissatisfied
73. The land loses its protective cover of vegetation and soon turns ………. desert.
A. into B. to C. in D. out
74. With so much …………, I’m lucky to be in works
A. employees B. employed C. employing D. employers
75. Any candidate caught ……… in the examination will be disqualified
A. pretending B. cheating C. joking D. quitting
76. “Did Bob take the test ?” “ Yes, and ………… , he passed it easily
A. surprisingly B. surprised C. surprising D. by surprise
77. Several students failed to reach the………… standard
A. require B. required C. requiring D. requirement
78. A skilled………….will help candidates feel relaxed
A. interview B. interviewing C. interviewee D. interviewer
79. It is……….to shoot an alligator in the Everglages where animals are under the protection of the National Park
Service.
A. legal B. illegal C. legally D. illegality
80. The country is experiencing a severe economic………………
A. depression B. depressed C. depressing D. depresses
81. The bomb attacks have been attributed to a group of international………………….
A. terrorism B. terrorist C. terrorists D. terrorization
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82. Many species of animals are in danger of ……………
A. extinction B. destruction C. pollution D. development
83. Tricia wanted to be………of her parents so she tried to get a job.
A. dependent B. independent C. dependence D. independence
84. Some scientists believe in the…… of life on the other planets
A. exist B. existence C. existing D. existent
85. “ Do you have a reference from your previous……….?” asked the interviewer.
A. employ B. employee C. employed D. employer
86. Anne is a very ………….person
A. society B. sociably C. sociable D. socially
87. You looked…………after your summer cacation.
A. healthy B. healthier C. healthily D. healthfully
88. She said that the report was a bit……………
A. confused B. confusing C. confusion D. confuses
89. The weather was so……… that all the sight seeing trips were canceled
A. pleasing B. pleasant C. pleased D. unpleasant
90. Our health is being ……….by air pollution
A. dangerous B. dangerously C. danger D. endangered
91. Those boxes contain dangerous…………
A. chemistry B. chemiscals C. chemiscally D. chemist
92. My son has given a great deal of………to his future jobs.
A. thoughtless B. thoughtful C. thought D. think
93. The authorities are discussing the worrying………issue in the area
A evironmentalists B. environmental C. environment D. environmentally
94. Be patient !. Don’t……….to learn a foreign language in a week
A. expect B. expectation C. expectant D. expected
95. carbon dioxide occures in the air in…………form
A. nature B. naturally C. natural D. naturalness
96. Children should be…………to realize the full potential.
A. discouraged B. encouraged C. courage D. encourage
97. ……….for government posts are always thoroughly investigated before being admitted
A. Apply B. Application C. Applied D. Applicable
98. Staying here is…………. I am feeling sick
A. discomfort B. uncomfortable C. comforting D. comfortably
99. She applied for the new……….of training officers
A. job B. work C. post D. play
100. One condition of this job is that you must be………….to work at the weekend.
A. available B. capable C. acceptale D. accessible
101. The agency will let you know if they have any suitable…………….
A. vacancies B. abilities C. activities D. capability
102. Tom: “How do you do?” – Jerry: “…………………. ”
A. yes, OK B. Not too bad C. How do you do? D. I’m well
103. A: “Bye!” – B: “ ………”
A. See you lately B. See you later C. Thank you D. Meet you again
104. A: “ I’ve passed my exam. ” - B: “…………………. ”
A. Good luck B. It’s nice of you to say so
C. That’s a good idea. D. Congratulations!
105. A: “ Would you like to have dinner with me?” B: “ …………”
A. Yes, I’d love to B. I’m very happy C. Yes, It is D. Yes, so do I
106. Peter: “ I enjoy listening to pop music. ” Mary: “………………. . ”
A. I’m, too B. I don’t C. Neither do I D. So am I
107. Ann: “ Are you going to visit Britain next month?” Kim: “Yes,……………. . ”
A. I am B. I do C. I like D. I going
108. Bob: “ James is a very brave man. ” David: “ Yes, I wish …………. . his courage. ”
A. had B. will have C. have had D. have
109. David: “ You’ve got a beautiful dress!” Helen: “ …………. . ”
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A. I do B. Thanks for your compliment
C. You too D. OK
110. Sue: “ I love pop music” Alice: “ ………………”
A. I do, too B. No, I won’t C. Yes, I like it D. Neither do I
111. Ann: “ What do you usually do on Sunday?” Mary: “ ……………. ”
A. I used to drive to work B. I’d be sleeping all day
C. I’m not doing anything D. I usually sleep until noon.
112. Jack: “ I’ve got to go, Sarah. So long. ” So long, Jack. And ……………”
A. be careful B. don’t hurry C. take care D. don’t take it
113. Mary: “ That’s a very nice skirt you are wearing. ” Julia: “ …………. . ”
A. That’s nice B. I like it C. That’s all right D. I’m glad you like it
114. David: “ Happy Christmas!” Jason: “ …………. . ”
A. You are the same! B. Same for you!
C. The same to you D. Happy Christmas.
115. Tom: “ …………………. . ?” Jerry: “ Once a week”
A. How often do you go shopping B. How much do you want
C. Are you sure D. When will you get there
116. Peter: “ Sorry, I’m late. ” Mary: “ …………. ”
A. OK B. Don’t worry C. Hold the line please D. Go ahead
117. Davis: “ Good morning. My name is Davis. I have a reservation. ” Andy: “…………”
A. What do you want? B. Yes, a single room for two nights?
C. I haven’t decided yet. What about you? D. What do you like?
118. Mary: “ I’ve got an interview for a job tomorrow. ” – Peter: “ ………. . ”
A. Thank you B. Same to you C. Good luck D. See you
119. A: “Thank you for the lovely present. ” – B: “ ……………. . ”
A. Go ahead B. Not at all C. come on D. I’m pleased you like it
120. A: Are you coming on Saturday? – B: ……………. .
A. I’m afraid not B. I’m afraid not to C. I’m afraid to D. I’m afraid I don’t
121. A: ………… do they travel abroad? – B: Once a year.
A. When B. How C. What time D. How often
122. A: Do you think you’ll get the job? – B: ………….
A. I know so B. Well, I hope so C. I think so D. Yes, that’s right
123. A: I’m getting married next week. – B: …………….
A. Thanks, the same to you B. Congratulations! C. Well done D. Sorry to hear that
124. A: How’s life? – B: ………………
A. Sure B. Not too bad C. Fine, thanks D. Pleased to meet you.
125. A: Excuse me, what’s the time? – B: Sorry, I ………………
A. don’t see B. don’t have a watch C. won’t know D. know
126. A: Are you free this coming Sunday? – B: ……………
A. Yes, I will B. No, Thank you C. Yes, I can D. I think so. Why?
127. A: ……………………. – B: Certainly.
A. Welcome back B. What are you doing there?
C. I’m sorry I am late D. May I borrow a pen please?
128. A: Are you hungry? – B: ……………
A. Yes, I do B. Soon C. Right now D. Yes, a little
129. A: Would you like some more tea? – B: ……………. .
A. Yes, please B. Here you are C. It doesn’t matter D. I’m OK
130. A: Hello, my name’s John. ……………… to meet you.
A. Please B. I’m very well C. Pleased D. Thank you
131. A: ………………? – B: He’s OK now.
A. What is he B. How is he C. How tall is he D. What’s he like
132. A: Thanks a lot for your wonderful gift. – B: …………. .
A. You are welcome B. Thank you
C. Cheers D. Have a good day
133. A: What’s your name? – B: ……………
A. Really? B. Pardon? C. OK D. Forgive me.
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134. A: Thank you for a lovely evening? – B: ………………
A. Don’t mention it B. I’m glad you enjoyed it
C. Yes, I’d like that D. Yes, that would be very nice
135. A: I hope to see you again. – B: …………………
A. I hope so B. Good enough
C. Thank you D. I really enjoy meeting you too
136. A: Would you like a cup of coffee? – B: ………………
A. Yes, thank a lot B. No, thanks you C. Yes, please D. No, you are welcome
137. A: Excuse me - B: ……………?
A. What B. Yes C. No D. Thank you
138. A: Let’s meet for a coffee tonight. – B: …………….
A. I hope not B. I’m not afraid I can’t C. Yes, please D. Yes, thank you
139. A: ……………………. . ? – B: Yes, I want to send some flowers to my wife in Italy.
A. Do you like flowers B. What do you like
C. Can you help me D. Can I help you
140. A: What’s …………. , Peter? You don’t look very happy.
A. matter B. problem C. the matter D. that
141. A: I passed my exam. -B: …………….
A. oh B. Good luck C. Congratulations! D. Thanks
142. ”Have a nice weekend. ”-“…”
A. You are the same B. The same to you
C. so do I D. Will you?
143. Would you mind if I smoke? -……. .
A. Never mind B. Yes, please don’t C. Not at all D. Yes, please do
144. Excuse me, is anybody sitting here?- …….
A. No,thanks B. Yes, I’m so glad
C. Sorry, the seat is taken D. Yes, Yes you can sit here
145. Shall we start now?-…….
A. Yes,we are B. Yes, let’s C. Of course not D. No, no
146. Your desk-mate failed in the oral test? –“. . . . . . . . . . . . . ”
A. I’m sorry to hear that C. Oh, I know
B. In which respect D. It’s hard for me to express myself
147. Don’t forget to come to my party tomorrow –“. . . . . . . . . . . . . ”
A. I don’t B. I won’t C. I can’t D. I haven’t
148. Must we do it now?-“No, ………”
A. you won’t B. you mustn’t C. you can’t D. you needn’t
149. Would you like to go to the movie with me ?-“…. . ”
A. No,I wouldn’t. That’s boring
B. I’d love to but I can’t. I’m visiting grandma with mom
C. Yes, I’d like to
D. I’d love
150. Your fur coat look very expensive. -“…. ”- It was secondhand.
A. Yes, it does B. I’m sorry
C. Really? It wasn’t expensive D. No it isn’t
Câu 1: Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest
A. swift B. slim C. smile D. snippy
Câu 2: Choose the best answer to complete the following sentences
We saw two policemen________ after the thief.
A. was running B. to run C. ran D. run
Câu 3: Choose one sentence that has the same meaning as the root one
“Shall I make you a coffee?” the girl said to the lady.
A. The girl wanted to make the lady coffee. B. The girl offered to make the lady a coffee.
C. The girl refused to make the lady a coffee. D. The girl promised to make the lady coffee
Câu 4: Choose the correct sentence that was made from the suggested words
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Although / fire / spread / quick / everybody / able / escape//.
A. Although the fire spread quick, everybody were able escaping.
B. Although fire spread quick, but everybody abled to escape.
C. Although the fire spread quickly, then everybody able escaping.
D. Although the fire spread quickly, everybody was able to escape.
Câu 5: Choose the correct sentence that was made from the suggested words
It / be / birthday / we / present / him / book//.
A. It was on his birthday that we present him a book.
B. It is at his birthday which we will present him a book.
C. It was for his birthday and we would present him a book,
D. It will be on his birthday when we present him a book.
Câu 6: Choose the best answer to complete the following sentences
We were good friends. We__________ each other for a long time.
A. have know B. had known C. had been knowing D. knew
Câu 7: Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest
A. swagger B. small C. snack D. slang
Câu 8: Find a mistake in the four underlined parts of the sentence ( A, B, C or D)
I gave my address to a man I met him on the train last Sunday.
A B C D
Câu 9: Choose one sentence that has the same meaning as the root one
“I am sorry I forgot to post your letter,” Phong said to me,
A. Phong said that he is sorry he forgot to post my letter.
B. Phong apologized me to forget to post my letter.
C. Phong apologized for forgetting to post my letter.
D. Phong was sorry that he forgot posting my letter.
Câu 10: Choose a word that has different stress pattern.
A. dedicate B. recipient C. average D. cosmonaut
Câu 11: Choose a word that has different stress patter.
A. proportion B. resource C. fertilizer D. accomplish
Câu 12: Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest
A. steamer B. sweater C. sleepy D. sneeze
Câu 13: it is said that he has______ friends of his age.
A. little B. plenty C. a lot D. few
Câu 14: Choose the correct sentence that was made from the suggested words
Most / goods / make / this / factory / export//.
A. Most of the goods that made in this factory is for exporting.
B. Most of the goods made in this factory are exported.
C. Most of goods making at this factory is exported.
D. Most of goods that make at this factory for export.
Câu 15: Find a mistake in the four underlined parts of the sentence ( A, B, C or D)
Many people have complaint about the dirt from the factory.
A B C D
Câu 16: Find a mistake in the four underlined parts of the sentence ( A, B, C or D)
Not only the athlete but also his wife are going to the party tonight.
A B C D
Câu 17: Choose the correct sentence that was made from the suggested words
Not / parents / but / son / invite / reception//.
A. Not only parents but the son also had invited to the reception.
B. Not only the parents but also their son was invited to the reception.
C. Not only the parents but also the son were invited to a reception.
D. Not only parents but also the son have been invited to a reception.
Câu 18: Choose one sentence that has the same meaning as the root one
It’s a pity we don’t have a steak to cook over our camp fire.
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A. We will cook it over our camp fire if we had a steak.
B. If we have a steak, we shall cook it over our camp fire.
C. We would have cooked it over our camp fire if we had had a steak.
D. If we had a steak, we could cook it over our camp fire.
Câu 19: Find a mistake in the four underlined parts of the sentence ( A, B, C or D)
We admire Nam for his intelligence , cheerful disposition and he is honest .
A B C D
Câu 20: Choose the best answer to complete the following sentences
The first human moon landing is one of the most important_______ events in the 20
th
century.
A. historic B. historian C. history D. historical
Câu 21: Find a mistake in the four underlined parts of the sentence ( A, B, C or D)
Jim said the switch was dangerous and warned me don’t touch it .
A B C D
Câu 22: Choose one sentence that has the same meaning as the root one
John Smith is a farmer. I bought his land.
A. John Smith, whom I bought his land, is a farmer.
B. John Smith, whose land I bought, is a farmer.
C. John Smith, who is a farmer, whose land I bought
D. John Smith, who is a farmer, bought his land.
Câu 23: Find a mistake in the four underlined parts of the sentence ( A, B, C or D)
Are you sure Tereshkova was the first woman traveling in space ?
A B C D
Câu 24: Find a mistake in the four underlined parts of the sentence ( A, B, C or D)
A lot of people will be out of work if the factory were closed down .
A B C D
Câu 25: Find a mistake in the four underlined parts of the sentence ( A, B, C or D)
They asked me what did happen last night, but I was unable to tell them.
A B C D
Câu 26: Choose the best answer to complete the following sentences
He had no________ of selling the clock- it had belonged to his grandfather.
A. interest B. intention C. meaning D. happiness
Câu 27: Choose the best answer to complete the following sentences
It is hoped that illiteracy will soon be________ in our country.
A. postponed B. ceased C. eradicated D. decreased
Câu 28: Choose the best answer to complete the following sentences
Our post office offers a very_______ rate for parcels of under 15 kg.
A. competition B. competive C. competitional D. competitive
Câu 29: Choose a word that has different stress patter.
A. resource B. breakthrough C. accomplish D. effort
Câu 30: Choose the best answer to complete the following sentences
He is learning English________ he can study in England.
A. so as to B. in order C. in order to D. so that
Câu 31: Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest
A. swallow B. snowy C. slowly D. crown
Câu 32: Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest
A. smog B. sloppy C. swollen D. snob
Câu 33: Choose one sentence that has the same meaning as the root one
Tom is going to Mary’s birthday and I’m, too.
A. Tom is going to Mary’s birthday, but I’m not.
B. Neither Tom nor I am going to Mary’s birthday.
C. Either Tom or I am going to Mary’s birthday.
D. Both Tom and I are going to Mary’s birthday.
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Câu 34: Choose a word that has different stress pattern.
A. gymnast B. enlist C. venture D. campground
Câu 35: Choose the best answer to complete the following sentences
If she hadn’t been sick, she________ with me to the party.
A. would go B. went C. had gone D. would have gone
Câu 36: Find a mistake in the four underlined parts of the sentence ( A, B, C or D)
Living in big cities , housing is always a big problem for all city dwellers
A B C D
Câu 37: Choose the best answer to complete the following sentences
_______he did not attend the English class, he knew the lesson quite well.
A. Despite B. Although C. In spite of D. However
Câu 38: Choose the best answer to complete the following sentences
The mail scarcely ever arrives before noon_________?
A. don’t they B. is it C. does it D. doesn’t it
Câu 39: Find a mistake in the four underlined parts of the sentence ( A, B, C or D)
She is said is living with her aunt in London at the moment.
A B C D
Câu 40: Choose the correct sentence that was made from the suggested words
he/ think / live / Paris / five years//.
A. He is thought to live in Paris five years ago.
B. he is though to have lived in Paris for five years.
C. He is thought he lived in Paris for five years.
D. he was thought that lived in Paris five years ago.
Câu 41: Choose the best answer to complete the following sentences
I hadn’t realized he was English______ he spoke.
A. in case B. only after C. until D. when
Câu 42: Choose the best answer to complete the following sentences
Don’t waste time_______ that6 broken vase.
A. to mend B. mending C. for mending D. on mend
Câu 43: Choose a word that has different stress pattern.
A. biography B. alternative C. aspiration D. appreciate
Câu 44: Choose the best answer to complete the following sentences
I don’t mind__________ waiting for a few minutes.
A. being kept B. to keep C. to be kept D. keeping
Câu 45: Choose the best answer to complete the following sentences
Only 489 athletes from 11 nations________ in the 1
st
Asian Games in New Delhi, India.
A. joined with B. struggled C. took part D. concentrated
PHẦN II
Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank from 46 to 55
SAVING ENERGY IN THE OFFICE
The amount of energy consumed- and wasted- in commercial buildings in New Zealand is increasing all
the time. The (46)______in numbers of items of electronic office equipment threatens to reach its maximum in
New Zealand’s main business centres in the next ten years. Office staff leave equipment (47)_____on
unnecessarily for a number of reasons. These include fear of (48)______the machine, (49)_____of knowledge of
the actual cost of running the machine, and just plain laziness.
(50)_____to control the energy usage of office equipment is wasteful, and can (51)_____to costs far higher
than most managers, (52)_______. The Energy Efficiency & (53)_______Authority (EECA) is introducing
twofold programme aimed at (54)_____the $ 50m which is wasted every year in New Zealand’s offices. Office
machines in New Zealand consume 370 GWh of energy per year, or about 1% of the country’s
(55)______electricity consumptiom.
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Câu 46: A. result B. count C. progress D. growth
Câu 47: A. switched B. remained C. stayed D. driven
Câu 48: A. spoiling B. hurting C. damaging D. offending
Câu 49: A. want B. need C. gap D. lack
Câu 50: A. Neglect B. Failure C. Prevention D. Loss
Câu 51: A. lead B. come C. take D. keep
Câu 52: A. explain B. realize C. decide D. produce
Câu 53: A. Contract B. Convert C. Conservation D. Conference
Câu 54: A. saving B. sparing C. removing D. controlling
Câu 55: A. all B. whole C. same D. total
PHẦN III
Read the passage below and choose one correct answer for each question from 56 to 60.
When I injured my back I had to take a break from my running career. I decided to give them the
confidence to get out and run.
I decided to start a running club for women in my area because I was annoyed by the attitude of many race
organizers. They complain about the lack of women in the sport but also use this as an excuse for not providing
separate changing facilities.
I put up posters 40 women, young and old, fit and unfit, joined. All of them were attracted by the idea of
losing weight but I don’t think they had really thought about running before. When or if they did, they had a
picture of painful training. They didn’t think of chatting and smiling while running in beautiful places, like by a
river.
At first they ran for only a minute- now they can run for thirty minutes. They’ve also learned from other
runners about diet and keeping fit in general.
I wanted to do something for women’s running and I’ve had so much pleasure watching their progress-
almost as much as they’ve had themselves.
Câu 56: What is the writer’s main aim in writing the text?
A. to describe good running methods. B. to complain about race organizers.
C. to talk about women runners. D. to describe her own running career.
Câu 57: What would a reader find out from the text?
A. the teaching skills of the writer.
B. the best kinds of places for running.
C. how runners can avoid injuring themselves
D. the progress made by the women in the club.
Câu 58: What is the writer’s opinion of the runners she trained?
A. They were too serious B. They were difficult to train.
C. They needed encouraging D. They couldn’t develop their skills
Câu 59: Why did the women join the running club?
A. to help them lose weight B. to meet other people
C. to have a good time D. to become top runners
Câu 60: Which of the following would be the best title for the club poster?
A. Athletics competitions: how to win B. Keep fit by training hard
C. Discover the pleasure of running D. Riverside Running Club for Women
1. Do you want to stop in this town, or shall we _______?
A. turn on B. turn off C. go on D. look after
2. Who will ________ the children while you go out to work?
A. look for B. look up C. look after D. look at
3. Please ________ the light, it’s getting dark here.
A. turn on B. turn off C. turn over D. turn into
4. The nurse has to _________ at the midnight. {take (sth) over: take control of or responsibility for}
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A. take care B. take on C. take over C. take off
5. There is an inflation. The prices __________.
A. are going on B. are going down C. are going over D. are going up
6. Remember to _______ your shoes when you are in a Japanese house.
A. take care B. take on C. take over C. take off
7. You can __________ the new words in the dictionary.
A. look for B. look after C. look up D. look at
8. It’s cold outside. __________ your coat.
A. Put on B. Put down C. Put off D. Put into
9. Frank never turns up on time for a meeting.
A. calls B. arrives C. reports D. prepares
10. Never put off until tomorrow what you can do today.{ p ut off: postpone: delay}
A. do B. let C. delay D. leave
11. My father still hasn’t really recovered from the death of my mother.
A. looked after B. taken after C. gone off D. got over
12. The bomb exploded with a loud bang which could be heard all over the town.
A. went on B. went out C. went off D. went away
13. John, could you look after my handbag while I go out for a minute.
A. take part in B. take over C. take place D. take care of
14. Bill seems unhappy in his job because he doesn’t get _______ his boss.
A. up to B. on for C. on well with D. in with
15. Why do they ______ talking about money all the time?
A. keep on B. give up C. take after D. stop by
16. My father gave up smoking two years ago.
A. liked B. continued C. stopped D. enjoyed
17. The government hopes to _________ its plans for introducing cable TV.
A. turn out B. carry out C. carry on D. keep on
18. When the tenants failed to pay their bill, the authorities decided to _____ the gas supply to the flat.
A. cut down B. cut out C. cut off D. cut up
19. Look out! There’s a car coming!
A. The car is behind you, so you should run.
B. Don’t go away because the car is coming.
C. Hurry up or you will be late for the car.
D. You should be careful because the car is coming.
20. I was born in Scotland but I ________ in Northern Ireland.
A. grew up B. raised C. brought up D. rose
21. How do you start the computer?
A. How does the computer turn on? B. How do you turn on the computer?
C. How do you turn the computer on? D. Both B and C are correct
22. I/ not accept/ offer/ turn down/
A. I couldn’t accept his offer to avoid turning down him.
B. I couldn’t accept his offer because he was turned down.
C. I couldn’t accept his offer, so I turned it down.
D. I couldn’t accept his offer whether I was turned down.
23. Both Ann and her sister look like her mother.
A. take after B. take place C. take away D. take on
24. I’ll be back in a minute, Jane. I just want to try out my new tape recorder.
A. resemble B. test C. arrive D. buy
25. She
got angry when they started to
……….
her private life.
A. ask for B. enquire after C. ask about D. enquire with
26. She
ran in a marathon last week but
……….
after ten kilometers. {withdraw}
A. dropped out B. closed down
C. broke up D. made up
27. Gertrude
takes
……….
her mother; she has blue eyes and fair hair too.
A. in B. up C. after D. down
28. It
took him a long time to
……….
the death of his wife.
A. take away B. get over C. take off D. get through
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29. There
were
so many kinds of cameras
……….
, and I didn't know which to buy.
A. to choose B. choosing from
C. chosen D. to choose from
30. Billy
hasn't
been working; he won't
……….
his examinations.
A. get off B. get through C. keep up D. keep off
31. They
arrived……….
the airport
……….
good time for the plane.
A. in - on B. to - in C. at - in D. to - for
32.
Did Mr. Tan
……….
the class while Miss Fiona was ill in hospital?
A. take away B. take over C. take up D. take off
33. Paula
applied for the post but she was
……….
.
A. turned down B. checked out C. kept under D. pushed ahead
34.
If
orders
keep coming in like this, I'll have to
……….
more staff.
A. give up B. add in C. gain on D. take on
35.
Why do they
……….
talking about money all the time?
A. keep on B. side with C. take after D. work off
36.
In
addition
to Mr. Thomas and Miss White, the principal
……….
attend the school party.
A. is likely B. is going to C. are likely D. are going to
37. We were too tired to wash ________ after the meal.
A. over B. out C. up D. on
38. I don't know whether I'll go out tonight. It depends ________ how I feel.
A. in B. at C. on D. over
39. The police made an appeal ________ the public to remain calm.
A. by B. to C. at D. for
40. These policies ________ in many elderly and disabled people suffering hardship.
A. recalled B. succeeded C. resulted D. resigned
41. Part of the path had been ________ by the sea.` `
A. washed over B. washed away C. washed down D. made in
Hãy xác định một lỗi sai trong số các từ/cụm từ được gạch dưới chân ở mỗi câu sau.
Câu 1: A great deal of property must be destroyed by natural disasters every year.
A B C D
Câu 2: Jane may offer that job, so tell her not to give up hope so early.
A B C D
Câu 3: The flight was delayed, but we had time to have something to eat.
A B C D
Câu 4: Don't worry! The train will be arrived soon.
A B C D
Chọn đáp án đúng nhất để hoàn thành đoạn văn sau.
Rivers are one of the world’s most important (5) ………… resources. Many cities are on large rivers and
almost every country (6) ………… at least one river that plays an important part in the lives of its people.
Besides transportation, rivers (7) ……… people with food and water. To get water for crops, a (8) …….…
is built across a river. People can use water not only to irrigate but also to make electricity.
However, several rivers are polluted when industries develop. It is necessary to keep rivers (9) ………… if
people want to get benefits of the natural resources.
Câu 5: A. nature B. nation C. naturally D. natural
Câu 6: A. having B. has C. have D. is
Câu 7: A. provides B. provision C. providing D. provide
Câu 8: A. pool B. well C. pond D. dam
Câu 9: A. dirt B. clean C. to clean D. dirty
Chọn câu hoàn chỉnh nhất trong số các phương án đã cho.
Câu 10: More and more …… . . . are excited at discovering as many interesting thing in the deserts as possible.
A. explores B. explorations C. explorers D. exploratory
Câu 11: We understand the situation perfectly. You ……………. explain it to us any further.
A. needn’t B. must C. mustn’t D. need
Câu 12: It is a good book. I think it is interesting enough for you to ……………. .
A. put down B. look up C. swallow D. understand
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Câu 13: You shouldn’t tell her the news. It might kill her.
A. She shouldn’t be told by the news. She might be killed.
B. The news shouldn’t be told her. She might be killed.
C. She shouldn’t be told the news. She might be killed.
D. She shouldn’t been told the news. It might be killed.
Câu 14: A big shopping mall …….…… in the city center.
A. is going to build B. is going to be built C. will build D. must being built
Câu 15: Why don't you ask Mike? He …….…… know the boy's address.
A. needn't B. ought C. may D. might have
Câu 16: It was midnight, ……………… the restaurant was still open.
A. therefore B. but C. however D. so
Câu 17: Tomatoes …………… before they are completely ripe.
A. needn't pick B. can pick C. should be picking D. can be picked
Câu 18: …………… is one of the main causes of species extinction.
A. Pollution B. Forestation C. Population D. Exploitation
Câu 19: She was no longer able to distinguish between …………… and reality.
A. image B. imagination C. imagine D. imaginary
Câu 20: The Gibbon, Great Sandy, and Tanami Deserts comprise an enormous sandy area.
A. very hot B. a lot of C. very large D. continuous
Câu 21: He’s has been studying really very hard, ………………. he can pass the exams.
A. so B. but C. however D. therefore
Câu 22: He told me not to do it; ……………., I did it.
A. So B. But C. Therefore D. However
Câu 23: You …….……. smoke in here. It is against the rules.
A. mustn't B. don't have to C. needn't D. mightn't
Câu 24: Almost half of turtles and tortoises are known to be threatened with …………… .
A. extinctive B. extinction C. extinct D. extinctly
Câu 25: If an area is ……………, all the trees there are cut down or destroyed.
A. polluted B. endangered C. deforested D. contaminated
Câu 26: We used to climb up the crest of the hill to get a good view of the surroundings.
A. foot B. top C. middle D. face
Câu 27: She had to help her mother. …….…… , she was often late for class.
A. However B. But C. So D. Therefore
Câu 28: He picked ……………. the book and turned page after page.
A. in B. up C. on D. away
Câu 29: A ………… is a story long enough to fill a complete book, in which the characters and events are
usually imaginary.
A. review B. pleasure C. novel D. page
Chọn từ có trọng âm chính nhấn vào âm tiết có vị trí khác với những từ còn lại.
Câu 30: A. interest B. intelligent C. computer D. dependent
Câu 31: A. environment B. contaminate C. development D. expedition
Câu 32: A. again B. journey C. subject D. digest
Chọn MỘT từ có phần gạch chân được phát âm khác với những từ còn lại.
Câu 33: A. stretched B. remained C. explored D. entered
Câu 34: A.
circle B. census C. cancel D. center
Câu 35: A.
animal B. imagine C. personality D. character
Đọc kỹ đoạn văn sau và chọn phương án đúng (ứng với A hoặc B, C, D) cho 5 câu sau.
In 1807 Noah Webster began his greatest work, An American Dictionary of the English language. In
preparing the manuscript, he devoted ten years to the study of English and its relationship to other languages, and
seven more years to the writing itself. Published in two volumes in 1828, An American Dictionary of the English
Language has become the recognized authority for usage in the United States. Webster’s purpose in writing it was
to demonstrate that the American language was developing distinct meanings, pronunciations, and spelling from
those of British English. He is responsible for advancing simplified spelling forms: develop instead of the British
form develope; theater and center instead of theatre and centre; color and honor instead of colour and honour.
Câu 36: When did Noah Webster begin his greatest work, An American Dictionary of the English language?
A. 1807 B. 1817 C. 1828 D. 1824
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Câu 37: How many years did he devote to the study of English and its relationship to other languages?
A. 9 years B. 8 years C. 10 years D. 11 years
Câu 38: When was An American Dictionary of the English language published?
A. 1807 B. 1817 C. 1828 D. 1824
Câu 39: According to this passage, which one of the following spellings would Webster have approved in his
dictionary?
A. color B. develope C. theatre D. honour
Câu 40: In how many volumns was An American Dictionary of the English Language published?
A. two volumns B. three volumns C. one volumn D. four volumns
UNIT 12: WATER SPORTS
TEST 1
A. PHONETICS
I. Pick out the word whose Underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
1. A. played B. marked C. managed D. penalized
2. A. caps B. posts C. players D. roofs
3. A. high B. swimmer C. divide D. still
4. A. ball B. cap C. hand D. happen
5. A. post B. hold C. overtime D. movement
II. Pick out the word that has the stress pattern different from that of the others.
6. A. crossbar B. goalie C. swimming D. advance
7. A. between B. eject C. allow D. minor
8. A. committee B. penalize C. continue D. dependent
9. A. referee B. decision C. division D. defensive
10. A. prevent B. except C. happen D. create
B. VOCABULARY AND STRUCTURE
I. Choose the most suitable word or phrase (A, B, C or D) to complete each sentence.
11. Air consists of a combination of nitrogen and oxygen in place by gravity.
A. held B. being held C. are holding D. holding
12. They all day swimming and sunbathing at the beach.
A. spent B. used C. passed D. occupied
13. The fans climbed over the fence to paying.
A. refuse B. avoid C. prevent D. abandon
14 people who live in Holland are called Dutch.
A. Ø – the – Ø B. The – Ø – Ø C. The – the – Ø D. Ø – the – the
15. Men in sports than women do. . .
A. are more interesting B. look more interested
C. have greater interest D. take more interest
16. Sports medicine is a medical specialty that deals with the identification andj treatment of injuries to
persons
A. sports are involved B. they are involved in sports
C. involved in sports D. sports involve them
17. It was clearly a (an) Jones kicked him after he'd passed the ball.
A. mistake B. foul C. error D. fault
18. No player the goalie can hold the ball.
A. except B. apart C. without D. beside
19. In water polo, the goal is by vertical posts, a crossbar and a net.
A. scored B. marked C. written D. given
20. A game is divided into quarters ranging from five to eight minutes
A. on length B. by length C. in length D. with length
21. Susie refused to in the race.
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A. take place B. participate C. take part D. B or C
22 variety of water sports played by many young men nowadays.
A. A wide B. Is there C. Many D. There is a wide
23. They talked for three days before finally to a decision.
A. reaching B. coming C. arriving D. making
24. The manager expected the team because they hadn't done enough training.
A. to lose B. to have lost C. to be lost D. losing
25 ten minutes of the start of the game two players had been sent off.
A. Before B. Around C. Within D. Inside
II. Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting.
26. (A) The scientific evidence (B) proved him (C) be (D) guilty.
27. (A) No one (B) knows where (C) the disease (D) originated in.
28. Dr. Adams (A) argues that house prices (B) will fall, but (C) other economists believe that the opposite (D)
true.
29. (A) Adult education has become (B) increasing popular in (C) the United States (D) in recent years.
30. (A) One out of (B) every eight balloons in the world (C) are launched (D) at Albuquerque, New Mexico.
III. Choose the correct sentence among A, B, C or D which has the same meaning as the given one.
31. We didn’t 't expect you to wait.
A. You needn't have waited. B. You needn't wait.
C. You didn't need to wait. D. You didn't have to wait.
32. People say the some Americans are superficially friendly.
A. Some Americans are said that they are superficially friendly.
B. People are said that some Americans are superficially friendly.
C. Some Americans are said to be superficially friendly.
D. Some Americans are said being superficially friendly.
33. She wants someone to make her new dress.
A. She wants a new dress to be made for her. B She wants to have someone made a new dress.
C. She wants a new dress to be made by someone. D. She wants to have a new dress made.
34. The waiting room is empty.
A. There is not a thing in the waiting room. B. There is no one in the waiting room.
C. There is emptiness in the waiting room. D. It is empty in the waiting room.
35. It's easy to grow vegetables.
A. Vegetables are easy to grow. B. Growing vegetables are easy.
C. To grow vegetables are easy. D. Vegetables grow easily.
C. READING
I. Read the passage below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space.
As well as being a necessary life-saving skill, swimming also (36) us with a source of great pleasure and
relaxation. Swimming, as well as other water sports like diving, surfing or just floating on your back, are some of
the best ways to have (37) and keep fit at the same time. Water sports are enjoyable for people of
(38) ages and even babies can learn to swim. For elderly people or (39) with physical handicaps,
swimming provides gentle, yet effective exercise, Swimming for fitness and recreation has been popular (40)
the earliest times, for instance in ancient Egypt, Greece and Roma. Swimming competitions developed in the
nineteenth century and swimming races were (41) in the first of the modern Olympic Games in 1896. Now
water sports are (42) all over the world and most towns have at least one swimming pool. Most water sports -
swimming, surfing and water-skiing, etc, take (43) on the surface of the water, but scuba divers explore deep
below the waves. There they can find fascinating sea creatures and strange rock formations. Some archaeologists
are divers (44) search the seabed for wrecks of ships sunk hundreds of years ago which (45) objects that
show how people lived in ancient times.
36. A. provides B. gives C. offers D. delivers
37. A. happiness B. pleasure C. fun D. delight
38. A. every B. all C. both D. either
39. A. who B. that C. those D. these
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40. A. in B. for C. within D. since
41. A. included B. consisted C. presented D. mentioned
42. A. made B. practised C. tried D. drilled
43. A. part B. place C. time D. up
44. A. who B. that C. they D. Ø
45. A. include B. exist C. have D. contain
II. Read the passage below and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to each question.
The excitement of snorkelling in a clear tropical sea is hard to explain to someone who hasn't done it. If you
expect to have the opportunity of trying it when on holiday, it is well worth bringing a snorkel if you can get hold
of one. Experts now recommend a separate breathing tube.
Many swimmers take a deep breath before diving with a snorkel. This is a mistake, because it makes the body so
light that you dive with difficulty. It is best to take a couple breaths and then a normal relaxed breath in order to
breathe in enough for dive. Don't take repeated deep breaths before diving because this can lead to shortage of
oxygen, which causes unconsciousness without warning.
The backs of many snorkellers get badly burnt, for the snorkellers are so involved in the world below they forget
about the dangers of sunburn. The sea does not protect your back from the rays of the sun, and it is best to
wear a T-shirt. Snorkellers should also consider wearing shoes (or slippers), which may protect their feet from cuts
from sharp rocks which can easily become infected.
46. What does the writer find difficult about snorkelling?
A. doing it in tropical seas B. explaining the technique to a beginner
C. describing how exciting it can be D. doing it for the first time
47. A swimmer should before diving with a snorkel.
A. take a deep breath B. take two deep breaths
C. take repeated deep breaths D. take much physical exercise
48. Why is taking a deep breath before diving a mistake?
A. You will not be able to dive deeply enough.
B. You will not be able to float properly.
C. You will use up too much oxygen.
D. You will lose consciousness.
49. Snorkellers should wear shoes while diving
A. to protect their feet from cuts from sharp rocks
B. to protect them from the rays of the sun
C. in order not to become infected
D. in order not to lack oxygen
50. The general impression of snorkelling the writer gives is that
A. it is extremely dangerous
B. many people who do it suffer from oxygen shortage
C. you have to buy special clothes in order to do it
D. most swimmers can learn to do it
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TEST 2
A. PHONETICS
I. Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
1. A. though B. there C. both D. breathe
2. A. mark B. award C. crossbar D. hard
?. A. team B. head C. sea D. least
4. A. awarded B. ranged C. continued D. moved
5. A. except B. cap C. cross D. create
II. Pick out the word that has the stress pattern different from that of the others.
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6. A. water B. major C. penalty D. award
7. A. personal B. suggestion C. period D. dangerous
8. A. equipment B. synchronize C. participant D. athletic
9. A, appropriate B. competition C. individual D. international
10. A. perform B. swimming C. attract D. complete
B. VOCABULARY AND STRUCTURE
I. Choose the most suitable word or phrase (A, B, C or D) to complete each sentence.
11. Defensive players are not allowed with the opponent's movements unless the player is holding the ball.
A. interfering B. to interfere C. to interfering D. interfere
12. He has three goals in succession.
A. won B. got C. scored D. obtained
13. The thick fog us from driving.
A. made B. caused C. banned D. prevented
14. The children were into small groups.
A. divided B. separated C. split D. torn
15. Please wait here we finish work.
A. when B. as soon as C. if D. until
16. We were relieved to see that order in the town.
A. has been restored B. was restored C. had been restored D. would be restored
17. in Shanghai than in any other city in China.
A. It has more people B. More people live
C. There are more people live D. More living people
18. He was very upset by the of his team.
A. failure B. effect C. decline D. success
19. If you're not too tired we could have a of tennis after lunch.
A. game B. play C. party D. match
20. The train was by a heavy snowfall.
A. called in B. put out C. cancelled D. given off
21. Peter Owen hopes he'll be fit enough to the game tomorrow.
A. take a part in B. take part in C. take place in D. take a role in
22. She got so while watching the match on TV that she began shouting.
A. excited B. exciting C. excitingly D. excitedly
23. Next summer, we're a swimming pool built in our school.
A. making B. deciding C. having D. setting
24. Snooker is a very popular sport in Britain. Most of the major tournaments are televised.
A. viewed B. spectacle C. audience D. spectator
25. all citrus fruit originated with the Chinese orange.
A. That the belief B. It is believed that C. To believe that D. The belief that
II. Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting.
26. Solar cells (A) convert (B) sunlights, (C) directly into (D) electrical energy.
27. The science and technology (A) industries (B) have grown them (C) steadily over (D) the last decade.
28. Communication satellites (A) can be either (B) launched by rockets or (C) carry into space (D) by space
shuttles.
29. Norma Jean Baker (A) was the (B) real name of the (C) famous Hollywood actress (D) know as Marilyn
Monroe.
30. Weather satellites have (A) made possible (B) to predict the weather (C) with (D) much greater accuracy.
III. Choose the one option (A, B, C or D) corresponding to the best sentence that is made up from the sets of
words and phrases given.
31. office / break / I / be / holiday
A. My office was broken into when I was on holiday.
B. My office broke into when I was on holiday.
C. My office is broken into when I was on holiday.
D. My office was broken into when I am on holiday.
32. they / install / new computer system / next month
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A. They're installing the hew computer system next month.
B. They install the new computer system next month.
C. They're installing new computer system next month.
D. They will been installing the new computer system next month.
33. he / pause / moment
A. He paused for only few moments. B. He paused for a few moments.
C. He paused for a few moment. D. He passed for a little moments,.
34. he /smoke /since /10
A. He has smoked since he was 10. B. He has smoked cigarettes since he was 10.
C. He smoked since he was 10. D. A and B are correct.
35. she /find / embarrass / situation
A. She found the situation embarrassed. B. She found herself in an embarrassed situation.
C. She found herself in an embarrassing situation. D. She found herself an embarrassing situation.
C. READING
I. Read the passage below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space.
Experiments have proved that children can be instructed in swimming (36) a very early age. At a special
swimming pool in Los Angeles, children become expert at (37) their breath underwater even before they can
walk. Babies of two months old do not appear to be (38) enter the water. It is not long (39) they are so
accustomed to swimming that they can (40) up weights from the floor of the pool. A game that is very
popular (41) these young swimmers rs the underwater tricycle race. Tricycles are lined up on the floor of the
pool seven feet under water. The children (42) against each other to reach the other end of the pool. Many
pedal their tricycles, but most of them (43) to push or drag them. Some children can cover the whole
(44) of the pool without coming up for breath even once. Whenever they will ever become future Olympic
champions, only time will tell. Meanwhile, they (45) encourage those among us who cannot swim five yards
before they are gasping for air.
36. A. in B. at C. on D. within
37. A. keeping B. holding C. compressing D. getting
38. A. reluctant B. hesitant C. doubtful D. suspicious
39. A. ago B. since C before D. then
40. A. look B. put C. take D. pick
41. A. to B. with C. for D. among
42. A. compete B. struggle C. play D. defeat
43. A. prefer B. would rather C. had better D. involve
44. A. border B. form C. length D. distance
45. A. ought B. have to C. need D. should
II. Read the passage below and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to each question.
BUNGEE JUMPING
Have you ever heard of bungee jumping? To do a bungee jump you jump from a high bridge, or some other high
place, with just a rubber rope tied around your ankles. When the rope goes as far as it can, you are pulled back
towards the bridge. Then you fall down and come up again. This goes on again and again until the rope finally
stops moving and you hang in the air, upside-down. Then you are pulled back up to the bridge. If there is a river
below the bridge, you will be allowed to reach the water slowly, where a boat picks you up. The first bungee jump
took place in Queenstown, in New Zealand, on 12 November 1988. Since then, almost half a million people have
tried it and Queenstown has become famous for it. More than 90% of the people are on vacation there. Many of
the tourists have come just to do the bungee jump. It has become such a popular event that you can now bungee
jump in many countries around the world.
The reason for its popularity is that it is so very exciting. It isn't very often that people get the chance to jump off
a bridge and survive! People pay US$ 85 for the experience. Another reason is that it is quite safe if the correct
rope is used and checked regularly.
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However, there have been accidents (though not in New Zealand) when the rope broke. There's not much chance
of surviving the fall if this happens, and some deaths have been reported.
Bungee jumping first started a long time ago, in the Polynesian islands in the Pacific Ocean. The young boys
there had to jump from a tall tower with a rope made from plants tied around their ankles. They did this to show
that they were brave enough to become men.
46. In a bungee jump
A. you climb up a long robe to a bridge
B. you jump off a bridge to help a person who has fallen into the river
C. you jump into a river and then climb onto a boat
D. you jump from a high place towards a river
47. More than 90% of all the people
A. in Queenstown are there on holiday
B. in Queenstown have done a bungee jump
C. on holiday in Queenstown have done a bungee jump .
D. who have done a bungee jump did it in Queenstown
48. Why do so many people like bungee jumping?
A. Because it is very exciting. B. Because it costs only US$ 85.
C. Because it is safe. D. Because they want to show they are brave enough to become men,
49. Where can you do a bungee jump now?
A. Only in Queenstown B. Only in New Zealand
C. In a number of different countries D. On a Polynesian island
50. Which of these statements is NOT TRUE?
A. There have been a few accidents with bungee jumping.
B. Even if the rope breaks, it's quite safe.
C. A few people have died while doing bungee jumping.
D. There have been no bungee jump accidents in New Zealand.
UNIT 13 - THE 22nd SEA GAMES
TEST 1
A. PHONETICS
I. Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently that of the others.
1. A. host B. who C. gold D. compose
2. A. peace B. great C. increase D. team
3. A. hosted B. impressed C. finished D. watched
4. A. sports B. enthusiasts C. games D. thanks
5. A. player B. perform C. spectator D first
II. Pick out the word that has the stress pattern different from that of the others.
6. A. event B. prepare C. impress D. volley
7. A. participate B. technology C. organize D. successful
8. A. solidarity B. delegation C. successfully D. energetic
9. A. include B. region C. football D. medal
10. A. precision B. excellent C. countrymen D. following
B. VOCABULARY AND STRUCTURE
I. Choose the most suitable word or phrase (A, B, C or D) to complete each sentence.
11. I'll never forget that race. What a thrill!
A. win B. to win C. winning D. being won
12. By far of Saudi Arabia is oil.
A. it is the-most important export B. the most important export is
C. that is the most important export D. the most important export
13. She walked to the side of the swimming pool and .
A. jumped in B. dived C. went down D. leaned
14. They told me he had a gold medal in wushu.
A. won B. scored C. gained D. got
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15. It's getting more to find a cheap apartment.
A. hardly B. and more difficult
C. the most difficult D.1 and very different
16. people go to football matches now than twenty years ago.
A. Less B. Lesser C. Fewer D. Few
17. His performance was the audience was delighted.
A. unmarked B. worthless C. faultless D. imperfect
18. He was very upset by the of his English examination.
A. failure B. effect C. consequence D. result
19. He played an active in politics until he was well over 80.
A. scene B. job C. position D. part
20. The faster Thanh walks
A. more tired B. the more tired he gets C. he gets tired D. he gets more tired
21. Despite her undoubted ability at tennis, she never became the of the local tennis club.
A. member B. partner C. champion D. winner
22. It's hardly that they lost the game.
A. surprising B. surprised C. surprise D. surprisingly
23. The Pacific Crest Trail is American's
A. the long footpath B. longest footpath
C. footpath the longest one D. the longest footpath
24. He asked me the film called "Skit Wars".
A. have I seen B. if had I seen C. have you seen D. if I had seen
25. Could you talk ? I'm trying to work.
A. quiet B. more quiet C. quieter than D. more quietly
II. Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting.
26. (A) Most babies will grow (B) up to be as (C) cleverer as their (D) parents.
27. It should not be (A) assumed that (C) the low the price, (D) the happier the buyer.
28. The Victorian constructions of Haight-Ashbury (A) are among the (B) fewer architectural (C) survivors of the
San Francisco earthquake (D) in 1906.
29. (A) The harder Sylvia tries, less she succeeds.
30. (A) This has been the best day than my whole life.
III. Choose the correct sentence among A, B, C or D which has the same meaning as the given one.
31. The older he grew, the more forgetful he became.
A. He grew older when he became more forgetful.
B. He became more forgetful and older.
C. As he grew'older, he became more and more forgetful.
D. He grew older and more and more forgetful.
32. Your car is more expensive than mine.
A. My car isn't cheap as yours. B. Your car is not cheaper than mine.
C. My car is as expensive as yours. D. My car is not as expensive as yours.
33. Mr. Bridges is by far the richest man I know.
A. Mr. Bridges is much richer than anyone else I know. B. Mr. Bridges is one of many very rich men I know.
C. Mr. Bridges is richer than all his friends. D. Mr. Bridges is the richest man in' my country.
34. Twenty years ago this region produced twice as much coal as it does now.
A. Coal production in this region has been halved in theiast twenty years.
B. Coal production in this region has doubled in the last twenty years.
C. More coal is produced now in this region than twenty years ago.
D. This region has produced more coal now than twenty years ago.
35. The patient recovered more rapidly than expected.
A. The patient didn/t recover as fast as expected.
B. The patienf rhaae a more rapid recovery than expected.
C. The patient recovered more slowly than expected.
D. The patient didn't get well as expected.
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C. READING
I. Read the passage below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space.
A MATCH REPORT
"This is an entirely fantastic match. We have (36) ninety minutes and there are three minutes of stoppage
time to play. The (37) is France 3 - Spain 3. If it (38) like this, there will be extra time and (39) , that
doesn't produce a winner, it will go to penalties. Right from the kick-off both (40) attacked and with so many
chances created it was incredible that (41) was only one goal in the first half. That was scored by France - a
brilliant shot by Thierry Henry. The Spanish (42) must have said something to his players at half-time
because in the second half they were on (43) They scored three times in twenty minutes, two for Raul and
one for Sergi. (44) France came back. Zidane made it 2-3 and then a fantastic goal by Pires (45) the scores
again.
36. A. done B. played C. made D. entered
37. A. goal B. score C. figure D. number
38. A. does B. is C. keeps D. stays
39. A. until B. as C. if D. when
40. A. members B. bands C. groups D. teams
41. A. this B. that C. there D. it
42. A. coach B. referee C. trainer D. supervisor
43. A. fire B. blame C. light D. flame
44. A. Because B. But C. After D. Although
45. A. balanced B. abandoned C. demolished D. levelled
II. Read the passage below and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to each question.
Before any period of exercise it is well worth spending two or three minutes warming up with a series of simple
stretching exercises. This not only helps your joints to move easily but also prepares all your major muscle groups
for more energetic activity. It is rather like a cat stretching itself before it springs into action. Here are four
movements to do in an easy and unhurried way, gently stretching each action without forcing it. Repeat each
movement ten times, breathing normally throughout.
i. Standing with your feet apart, push both arms out straight in front of you, fingertips touching. Raise them above
your head, then down to the sides pushing each arm backwards at the same time.
ii. Stand with your feet apart and hands on hips. Tip your head back and look straight up to the ceiling. Roll your
head round slowly to face the right, then the floor, then the left, and finally up at the ceiling again.
Repeat in the other direction.
iii. Standing with your feet apart and hands on your sides, lean first to the right and then to the left, sliding the
hand down the side of the leg.
iv. Standing feet apart and arms out straight in front, with your eyes fixed on your right hand, swing your right
arm round to the right, keeping it straight, as far as it will go. Return it to the front and repeat with the left arm.
46. Why should you do these exercises?
A. to stretch joints B. to develop control of movement
C. to strengthen muscles D. to prepare for physical activity
47. Spending two or three minutes warming up with a series of simple stretching exercises helps you
A. adjust your joints B. strengthen your muscles
C. do more outdoor activities D. use your damaged muscles
48. How should these exercises be carried out?
A. with pauses, taking 10 breaths between each one B. continuously for two or three minutes
C. steadily and slowly, breathing evenly D. as energetically as possible
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49. Which set of pictures shows you how to do exercise i?
A. set 1 B. set 2 C. set 3 D. set 4
50. Which set of pictures shows you how to do exercise iii?
A. set 1 B. set 2 C. set 3 D. set 4
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TEST 2
A. PHONETICS
I. Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
1. A. event B. wrestling C. determine D. present
2. A. result B. success C. such D. jump
3. A. term B. goal-keeper C. furnish D. third
4. A. presented B. organized C. performed D. prepared
5 A. prove B. propose C. open D. opponent
II. Pick out the word that has the stress pattern different from that of the others.
6. A. success B. spirit C. prepare D. amaze
7. A. outstanding B. Vietnamese C. proposal D. athletic
8. A. admiration B. delegation C. competitor D. international
9. A. wushu B. talent C. tennis D. compete
10. A. support B. sporting C. title D. training
B. VOCABULARY AND STRUCTURE
I. Choose the most suitable word or phrase (A, B, C or D) to complete each sentence.
11. Our team didn't play I expected. I was disappointed.
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A. as well as B. as badly as C. well D. better
12 , Jesse Owens won four gold medals at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin.
A. Excellent speed and running ability B. The outstanding track athlete runs .
C. An outstanding track athlete D. He had excellent speed and running ability
13. The football match was so boring that most of the left at half-time.
A. crowd B. audience C. onlookers D. viewers
14. We were most with the quality of his work.
A. impressed B. influenced C. effected D. drawn
15. Thank you! That's I've ever received.
A. the nicer gift B. nicest gift C. a nice gift D. the nicest gift
16. The 22
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SEA Games were successful, both quantity and quality.
A. in terms of B. by means of C. in favour of D. for
17. Some teams are of top competitors in the region.
A. consisted B. composed C. contained D. included
18. Assembly lines are useful for producing a large of identical products.
A. quantity B. quandary C. quality D. qualification
19. He is to play any sports.
A. incapable B. impossible C. unable D. not capable
20. The salary of a bus driver is much higher
A. than a teacher B. comparing with a teacher
C. than that of a teacher D. to compare as a teacher
21. It is a great that,the exhibition wa£ cancelled at the last minute after all your work.
A. sorrow B. pity C. complaint D. sadness
22. After the campaign a special medal was to all combatants.
A. awarded B. deserved C. earned D. gained
23. I can't stand this weather. It's getting .
A. more and more B. hotter and hotter
C. worse and worse D. B or C
24. How many countries will be in the next SEA Games?
A. participating B. taking role C. taking part D. A or C
25. Staying in a hotel costs renting a room in a dormitory for a week.
A. twice more than B. twice as much as C. as much twice as D. as much as twice
II. Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting.
26. Patrick doesn't run (A) quickly (B) as Lee, (C) but he can run (D) farther.
27. (A) The (B) more I practise the piano, the (C) most (D) skilled I get.
28. Today (A) seems as (B) hot as yesterday, but (C) the humidity is (D) low.
29. What's (A) the (B) more (C) popular of all the (D) new TV shows?
30. Our (A) new car is (B) hard to drive (C) than our (D) old one.
III. Choose the one option (A, B, C or D) corresponding to the best sentence that is made up from the sets of
words and phrases given.
31. Melanie / kindperson / I know
A. Melanie is the kindest person I've known. B. Melanie is one of the kindest person I've known.
C. Mefanie is a kindest person I've known. D. Of all the persons I've known, Melanie is a kindest person.
32. if / leave / late / seven / we / get caught / rush hour
A. If we leave late as seven, we'll get caught in the rush hour.
B. If we leave any later than seven, we'll get caught in the rush hour.
C. If we leave later seven, we'll get caught for the rush hour.
D. If we leave later as seven, we'll get caught in the rush hour.
33. high / price / reliable / product
A. The high price, the more reliable the product.
B. The higher the price, the more reliable the product.
C. The higher the price, the reliable the product.
D. The high the price, the more reliable the product.
34. country / rapid / lose / workers / as / people / emigrate
A. The country is rapidly losing workers, as more people and more people are emigrating.
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B. The country is rapidly losing its workers, as more and more people is emigrating.
C. The country is rapidly losing its workers, as more and more people are emigrating.
D. The country is rapidly lost its workers, as more and more people are emigrating.
35. I / just get / confused
A. I'm just getting more and more confusing. B. I'm just getting confusing.
C. I'm just more and more getting confused. D. I'm just getting more and more confused.
C. READING
I. Read the passage below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space.
SPECTATOR SPORTS
A surprising number of popular spectator sports, for example football or baseball, (36) in Europe or the USA
in the nineteenth century. This did not happen by chance. It was the result of changes in the (37) people lived
in those places at that time. Until then more people lived in the country than in towns. They worked in small
groups and had no regular time off. All this (38) with the growth of factories and industry in the nineteenth
century, first in Europe and (39) in the USA. For the first time most people began to live in towns, and they
(40) themselves with regular free time. They had more leisure time than (41) before. This resulted
(42) the need for organised entertainment. Suitable games developed or were invented, typically team games,
in which the crowded could (43) sides and become involved. This gave people some of the entertainment they
need in their free time. The recent explosion in TV, with the introduction of satellite and cable channels, has
(44) an increase in demand for sports as entertainment. The money TV has brought to games such as football,
tennis and. baseball (45) that spectator sports will certainly go on playing an important part in our lives.
36. A. started B. arose C. appeared D. existed
37. A. way B. style C. method D. manner
38. A. transformed B. turned C. changed D. altered
39. A. next B. then C. second D. finally
40. A. presented B. realised C. noticed D. found
41. A. previously B. only C. just D. ever
42. A. from B. in C. by D. with
43. A. choose B. decide C. take D. have
44. A. caused B. made C. resulted D. given
45. A. calls B. says C. means D. states
II. Read the passage below and question choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to each question.
INDOOR FOOTBALL
Have you ever heard of indoor football or five-a-side football? It's played in almost all countries in the world. The
top three countries are Italy, Spain and Brazil; Countries such as Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore are in the top
thirty. England is in sixty-sixth place.
There are five players in a team but they can change players at any time during the game. Each side can have
seven players "on the bench", waiting to come into the game. Each game has two halves. Each half lasts twenty
minutes with a fifteen-minute break at half-time. The team which scores the most goals wins the game.
The game is played inside a building with a roof so weather is not a problem. The playing area is not always the
same size. The smallest area is fifteen metres by twenty-five metres. The largest is twenty-five metres by forty-two
metres.
46. Why is the game called "five-a-side football"?
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A. Because it's played in almost all countries of the world. B. Because it's played inside a building.
C. Because there are five players in each team D. Because it's different from regular football.
47. Which of these is NOT in the top thirty teams in the world for indoor football?
A. Brazil B. England C. Thailand D. Italy
48. How many players can a team have, including those on the bench?
A. five B. seven C. nine D. twelve
49. How long do the teams play in each game?
A. fifteen minutes B. twenty minutes C. forty minutes D. fifty-five minutes
50. Which of these playing areas is possible?
A. twenty metres by thirty-five metres B. twenty metres by forty-five metres
C. twenty-five metres by forty-five metres D. ten metres by forty metres
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UNIT 14: INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
TEST 1
A. PHONETICS
I. Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
1. A. cross B. soldier C. almost D. propose
2. A. agency B. famine C. lack D. fact
3. A. number B. such C. rule D. but
4. A. disaster B. despite C. prison D. hesitation
5. A. appalled B. helped C. proposed D. injured
II. Pick out the word that has the stress pattern different from that of the others.
A. agency B. reduction C. disaster D. devoted
A. earthquake B. complete C. soldier D. nation
A. epidemics B. conference C. vulnerable D. national
A. president B. poverty C. survivor D. family
A. natural B. specialize C. headquarters D. volunteer
B. VOCABULARY AND STRUCTURE
I. Choose the most suitable word or phrase (A, B, C or D) to complete each sentence.
11. Nina likes her new college, and is well.
A. getting on B. getting in C. getting at D. getting by
12. In this job you must up to the problems and not run away from them.
A. gaze B. face C. raise D. play
13. These figures show a in the number of unemployed people in England and Wales.
A. loss B. reduction C. lessening D. lowering
14. The water company will have to off water supplies while repairs to the pipes are carried out.
A. set B. take C. break D. cut
15. We invited twenty people, but only five
A. turned in B. turned out C. turned round D. turned up
16. A relief has been set up to help earthquake victims.
A. donation B. treasury C. fund D. collection
17. When the Hubble Space Telescope focused for ten days on a dark patch of the sky size of a grain of sand,
what initially appeared to be empty space thousands of distant galaxies.
A. turned out to be filled with B. it turned out to be filled
C. turning out to be filled with D. and it turned out to fill
18. His business is growing so fast that he must take more workers.
A. up B. over C. on D. out
19. On to power the new President announced a programme of social reform.
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