If the rice paddies ……………(pollute), rice plants will die.

Clothes today are very different from the clothes of the 1800s.

Clothes aren’t made from cotton, wool, silk, linen or man-made.

Choose the word that has main stress placed differently from the other.

Circle the best option A, B, C or D to complete each sentence. (1.25 pts)

The English test was …………..than I thought it would be.

Write the correct form of the verb in each bracket. (1.5 pts)

He suggested (organise)……………………………. a show to raise money for the poor.

I wish no child (be)………….suffering from hunger.

Give the correct form of the words given in brackets. (1.0 pt)

My grandparents used to live in an …………………. family. (EXTEND)

All of us were surprised by his strange ……………….. at the party. (BEHAVE)

It is very(A) kind for(B) him to help(C) me with(D) my homework.

Complete the passage with the words in the box. (1.25 pts)

write           walked          but              illiterate         well                    

I was a postman in a remote area of Myanmar. Once a month I went downtown to collect the post and then (1) …………….. from village to village, which was far away from each other. In each village, I delivered and collected the post. I also used to read and (2)…………….. letters for the villagers. Most of them were (3) ……………….. I also passed on the news I had heard from the town and the other villages. The people treated me (4)…………... It was a hard job (5)…………….. I loved it.

Read the passage then answer the questions. (1p)

       Moc Chau has recently become a popular tourist attraction that draws travellers throughout the year. People are attracted to this lovely town to admire its endless hills. The picturesque scenery here is unlike anything else in Viet Nam. Many places remain untouched by people. Apart from its fabulous scenery, Moc Chau is also famous for its local dishes, which are new to outsiders. People usually try them out of curiosity and end up falling in love with their amazing taste. Another attraction of this small town is its honest and friendly people. Visiting small villages in Moc Chau, tourists are welcomed into the locals’ homes and treated with homemade corn wine. The warm and open hospitality of the people here has made it a delightful experience for domestic as well as international visitors. Located only 187 kilometres from Ha Noi, Moc Chau can easily be reached by both private and public transport.

How far is it from Ha Noi?

How can people reach Moc Chau?

Put the words in the correct order to make meaningful sentences. (1.0 pt)

What / to preserve/ should/ do/ we/ man – made wonders/ our/?

=>……………………………………………………………………………………..

to meet/ yesterday/ I/ happy/ best friend/ was/ my.

=>……………………………………………………………………………………….

B. LANGUAGE FOCUS: (2 PTS)

Choose the most suitable word or group words by circling the letter A, B, C or D

He asked me what I ………………. doing.                    

C. READING: (2 PTS)

Part I. Complete the sentence with an appropriate word from the box:

level               heart               dictionary         advertisement            aspect   dormitory

What ..............................of learning English do you find difficult?

Most foreign students live in .........................on campus.

Part II. Read the short passage carefully.

Britain is now a highly industrialized country and there are only 238,000 farms in the UK. More and more farmers leave the land because they cannot earn enough money to survive. Only large farms are economic and because of this most British farms are big. The small family farms often have to earn more money by offering bed and breakfast accommodation to tourists.

Farming methods in Britain have also changed. Fields used to be quite small, divided by hedges which were sometimes a thousand years old and full of wild flowers and birds. Many hedges were pulled up to allow farmers to use modern machinery. Now most fields in England are large by European standards.

All farms are economic.

Fields are quite small.

Answer this question:

Why do most the farmers in the UK leave their farm ?

Because the weather was cold, we had to cancel our picnic.

……................................................... so ......................................

“When does your school vacation start?”

She asked me.............................................................................

We can’t live together forever.

I wish...................................................................................................................

The students should wear uniforms when they are at school.

Uniforms ............……………………………...………………………………..

I am very short.

I wish...................................................................................................................

II. Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the rest.

Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the rest.

Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the rest.

III. Circle the best answer among A, B, C or D to complete the following sentences.

My house ______ yesterday.

The children in my home village used _____ bare-footed, even in winter.

Choose A, B, C or D to complete the following passage.

English is a very useful (14) ______. If we know English, we can go to any countries we like. We will not find it hard to make people understand (15) ______ we want to say. English also helps us to Jearn all kinds of things. Hundreds of books are (16) ______ in English every day in many countries. English has also helped to spread ideas and knowledge to all corners of the (17) ______. Therefore, the English language has helped to spread better understanding and (18) _____ among countries of the

world.

Therefore, the English language has helped to spread better understanding and (18) _____ among countries of the

world.

My brother enjoys(A) to (B)go to(C) the park on Summer(D) evenings.

My father likes playing soccer every morning.

→ My father is interested ..........................

She worked hard. She passed her exam.

→ She worked ..........................................

I can't speak English fluently.

→ I wish ...................................................

Nam cleaned the room yesterday.

→ The room .............................................

B. LEXICO-GRAMMAR (3pts)

I. Choose the best answer. (2,5pts)

Children in large families learn how to get ............ with other people.

The drawing and printing techniques have been .............. and inherited over many generations.

We'd like our students to participate more ............. in the school's social programs.

My sister asked me ............. to use the new washing machine.

Choose the underlined word phrase which is incorrect.

I am confident that(A)life in the country(B) has improved significant(C) in the last five(D) years.

The laptop is much more user-friendly, but it costs..............the other one.

II. Give the correct form of the words given in brackets (0.5p)

_______ can help you succeed in many fields. (CONFIDENT)

II. Read the passage and answer the questions. (1.0pt)

Moc Chau has recently become a popular tourist attraction that draws travellers throughout the year. People are attracted to this lovely town to admire its endless hills. The picturesque scenery here is unlike anything else in Viet Nam. Many places remain untouched by people. Apart from its fabulous scenery, Moc Chau is also famous for its local dishes, which are new to outsiders. People usually try them out of curiosity and end up falling in love with their amazing taste. Another attraction of this small town is its honest and friendly people. Visiting small villages in Moc Chau, tourists are welcomed into the local homes and treated with homemade com wine. The warm and open hospitality of the people here has made it a delightful experience for domestic as well as international visitors. Located only 187 kilometres from Ha Noi, Moc Chau can easily be reached by both private and public transport.

Do people visit Moc Chau in summer only?

D. WRITING. (1,0 pts)

I. Rewrite the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first one, using given words. (0.5pt)

 They believe the students are educated in England. (believed)

→ The students ……………………………………….

How can people reach Moc Chau?

You spend time/ other members/ have close relationship/.

I was glad to receive a gift from an old friend. (that)

II. Use the words and phrases given to complete the sentences. (0.5pt)

II. Choose the best option to complete the following sentences by circling A, B, C or D.

Your friend doesn't like taking part in outdoor activities, ______?

C. READING

I. Choose the correct answers to complete the passage.

No writer in American literature is (1) __________ or more loved than Samuel Longhorn Clements. Born in Missouri in 1835, he grew (2) __________ on the bank of the Mississippi river and later adopted the pen name Mark Twain. The (3) __________ environment inspired the two novels which made him famous, "Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn" and "Life on the Mississippi", told of his adventures on the river boats of that period.
Mark Twain's life as a writer started during the Civil War. At that time he (4) __________ as a newspaper man in Nevada and California. His short story "The celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County" was an immediate (5) __________ and his new career began.

His short story "The celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County" was an immediate (5) __________ and his new career began.

II. Read the following letter and choose the correct answers.

Dear Shirley.

You won't believe what Jack and I did last weekend! We went to Cancun! We got there early Friday moming, checked in, and went straight to the beach. We went scuba diving all morning, and we relaxed on the beach and swam all afternoon. On Saturday, we went to Tulum, the Mayan ruins about two hours south of Cancun. On Sunday, we rented a sailboat and went then we went parasailing on the beach. It was a lot of fun! As soon as I came down from parasailing, we had to run to the hotel, check out, and get to the airport. We slept all the way home, but what wonderful three days!

Love,

Beth

How was the trip?

D. WRITING

I. Write the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one.

 She can't speak English as fluently as her brother.

My grandparents often told me the folk tales when I was a small child.

=> My grandparents used …………………………..

People grow rice in tropical countries.

=> Rice ........................................................................

Life in the countryside is more comfortable than that in the city.

=> Life in the city ……………………………………

“I will have a class meeting next week”. Nga said.

=> Nga said …………………………………………..

II. Write a short paragraph (about 80 words) about a famous place in Viet Nam you would like to visit.

You should base on some suggestions below.

- What place is it?

- Where is it located?

- What are the main features of the place?

- Why would you like to visit it?

I. MULTIPLE CHOICE: (8 points)

 Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheer to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

We had better treat our man-made and natural wonders culturally.

Mark the letter A, B C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Only wealthy people used to have TV sets in 1990s.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheer to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Mark the letter A, B C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Most of Vietnamese people were illiterate in the early 20^th century.

Read the following passage and choose the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet.

TEENS' SOURCES OF STRESS

In adolescence, teens experience so many physical and psychological changes that they may not know how to (9)............. Many boys feel obsessed with their voice or (10)............... Girls feel annoyed with unwanted spots on their faces.

As teens reach adolescence, they have more friends and come in contact (11)............. many more people. They now have to learn to interact socially and they may find it is not easy to adjust in the complicated world or to gain social acceptance.

Many teenagers start to have emotional feelings for (12) ........... boy or girl, or feel the need to be loved. If a teen fails to get love from the one he/she likes or loves, they may find it is hard to get over the painful experience.

Pressures to do well academically can be a source of stress. If teens are academically strong, they can perform well. If not, they suffer from endless stress.

Being under pressures of a number of things, teenagers become constantly (13) ...... If they are unlucky to fail in anything, they may fall into the feeling of self-doubt and low self-esteem.

As teens reach adolescence, they have more friends and come in contact (11)............. many more people. They now have to learn to interact socially and they may find it is not easy to adjust in the complicated world or to gain social acceptance.

Many teenagers start to have emotional feelings for (12) ........... boy or girl, or feel the need to be loved. If a teen fails to get love from the one he/she likes or loves, they may find it is hard to get over the painful experience.

Pressures to do well academically can be a source of stress. If teens are academically strong, they can perform well. If not, they suffer from endless stress.

Being under pressures of a number of things, teenagers become constantly (13) ...... If they are unlucky to fail in anything, they may fall into the feeling of self-doubt and low self-esteem.

Mark the leffer A, B, C or D on your answer sheer to indicate the underlined part that needs corection.

I used to have a(A) very good time(B) with my grandparents(C) when I am(D) a child.

He suggested to go (A)to Phong Nha Cave since(B) it's a(C) famous natural(D) wonder of Viet Nam.

She wishes(A) she is(B) not getting stuck in(C) the traffic(D) jam now.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheer to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

Son Doong Cave has become more famous after the American Broadcasting Company (ABC) aired a live programme featuring its magnificence on "Good Morning America' in May 2015.

Located in Quang Binh Province, Son Doong Cave was discovered by a local man named Ho Khanh in 1991, and became known internationally in 2009 thanks to British cavers, led by Howard Limbert. The cave was formed about 2 to 5 million years ago by river water eroding away the limestone underneath the mountain. It contains some of the tallest known stalagmites in the world - up to 70 metres tall. The cave is more than 200 metres wide, 150 metres high, and nearly 9 kilometres long, with a cavern is big enough to fit an entire street inside them. Son Doong Cave is recognised as the largest cave in the world by BCRA (British Cave Research Association) and selected as one of the most beautiful on earth by the BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation).

In August 2013, the first tourist group explored the cave on a guided tour. Permits are now required to access the cave and are made available on a limited basis. Only 500 permits were issued for the 2015 season, which runs from February to August. After August, heavy rains cause river levels to rise and make the cave largely inaccessible.

 What happened to Son Doong Cave in May 2015?

Which statement is NOT true about Son Doong Cave?

The word 'inaccessible’ in the passage probably means __________.

From the passage, we know that ____________.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.

 The hotel is beautifully .................. in a quiet spot near the river.

It's a great experience to be sitting comfortably in a ..............pulled by someone through the ancient streets.

II. WRITING: (2.0 points)

Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning with the given words.

We expect the professor to arrive this morning.

=> It is.............

The air in our neighborhood is polluted.

=> We wish ........

Mai usually ate a lot of sweets when she was small.

=> Mai used ..........

Why don't we use public transport instead of private cars?

=> I suggest.....................

Combine two sentences into a new one using the given words in brackets. Do not change the given words in any ways.

 Our teacher didn't arrive late. The traffic was terrible. (although)

The library was bombed. Many important historical documents were destroyed. (when)

Hoa failed her math test. She has to do the test again. (therefore)

My Mom had already prepared the meal. I came home from school. (before)

Tom: "Would you mind getting me a cup of coffee?"

________ his broken leg, he didn't come to class yesterday.

Choose the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.

The students(A) are used(B) to go(C) to school by(D) bus.

III. READING: Read the passage and choose the best answer to each of the following sentences.

Mother's Day is an important day. It's a day when children can show their mother how much they love them. Many children give flowers to their mothers. This makes them very happy.

Most of the people who live near Mrs. Taylor's flower store are poor. They don't have any money to buy flowers. Mrs. Taylor helps them. The children work for one hour for Mrs. Taylor. They clean the windows, sweep the sidewalk, and mop the floor in the store. Then Mrs. Taylor gives each of them flowers to take home for their mothers. The mothers who live near Mrs. Taylor's store all have a wonderful Mother's Day.

It/ be/ such/ cold day/ we/ decide/ not/ go out.

I/ never/ travelled/by/ air.

B. LANGUAGE FOCUS

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct option to fill each of the following spaces.

 Ben ............ a lot in his job but now, since his promotion, he doesn't

Peter said he ............. a test the following day.

Today's cities are ............ than cities in the previous time.

He didn't know .............. to find more information about the course.

It is said that Ha Long Bay is a magical place, attracting more tourists than ever since UNESCO's ........... of this beautiful spot.

Do you know who's ............. his pottery workshop?

We need to learn how to cook, and wash the clothes at home. They're ……

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the conversations.

……….. they moved to the city five years ago, they still remember living in a small town.

"I really don't like shopping around on holidays."

"............. It's always so busy."

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word of the following questions.

The teacher gave some suggestions on what could come out for the examination

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word of the following questions.

When you are in difficult situations, you will need adult support and guidance to make informed decisions and overcome stress.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the in each of the following questions.

Let's wait for her, I'm sure she'll turn up before long.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the in each of the following questions.

They have not made any effort to integrate with the local community.

C. READING

Read the following passage about homelessness and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

Homelessness is a problem in many big cities in the world. It occurs when a part of the population does not have any (28) ……….. place to call home. Hundreds of millions of people in the world spend at least some time of the year heing homeless. This is an issue that the authorities are trying to (29) ………….. However, there are (30) ............ things that you can do to help the homeless is to volunteer your time. If you have a lot of free time, you might go on an extended trip to help (31) ............ homes or improve an impoverished with just a few hours a week, it is possible to make an impact in your own city. You can also help at a (32) ......... soup kitchen. Most cities have a mission of some kind serving food to the homeless and offering temporary shelter.

You can also help at a (32) ......... soup kitchen. Most cities have a mission of some kind serving food to the homeless and offering temporary shelter.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or correct answer to each of the questions.

Education is another area of social life in which information technology is changing the way we communicate. Today's college students may not simply sit in a lecture hall or a library to learn about their field. Through their computers and the wonders of virtual reality they can participate in lifelike simulated developments in information technology.

For children over the age of 10 daily attendance at schools is not compulsory. Yet, some of the older children attend school only once or twice weekly to get tutorial support or instruction from teachers. For the most part, students are encouraged to work online from home. Students must complete a minimum number of study hours per year; however, they may do this by studying at home at times that suit their family schedules. They can log on early or late during the day and even join live classes. In order to ensure that each student is learning adequately, a computer software will automatically monitor the number of hours a week each student spends studying online as well as that student's learning materials and assessment activities. Reports will be available for parents and teachers. The software can then identify the best learning activities and conditions for each individual student and generate similar activities. It can also identify areas of weak achievement and produce special programs adjusted to the students' needs.

 How many times are children over the age often required to go to school weekly?

Who/What counts the number of hours per week that students spend learning?

What is a FALSE statement about a benefit of information technology to the student?

D. WRITING

Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning with the given word(s).

 People say Ha Long Bay is one of the most extraordinary natural wonders you will ever see.

→ It …………………………………………………………………...

It was such a good show that they decided to see it again.

"Why don't you put a better lock on the door, Barbara?" said John

→ John suggested .............................................................................

Although his both legs were broken in the crash, he managed to get out of the car before it exploded.

→ Despite his ...........……………………………………………………

Write new sentences with similar meanings to the orginal sentences, using the given word(s) in brackets. Do not change the given word(s) in any way.

The villagers are trying to learn English. They can communicate with foreign customers. (IN ORDER THAT)

I'll read this leaflet to see what activities are organised at this tourist attraction. (LOOK)

=> ……………………………………………………

She stays in England longer. Her English will be better. (THE)

=> ……………………………………………………

It's a pity that our teacher isn't here at the moment. (WISH)

=> ……………………………………………………

B. LEXIS AND GRAMMAR

I. Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.

 Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.

Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.

II. Choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D) to complete each of the following sentences.

Mr. Long played soccer very ________ when he was young.

Living in a big city is much ________ than living in the countryside.

C. READING

I. Read the following passage and choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D) to fill in each of the blank spaces.

Clothes can tell a lot (1) ______ a person. Some people like to wear colorful clothes because they want everyone to look at them and they want to be the center of things. (2) ______ people like to wear nice clothes, but their clothes are not colorful or fancy. They do not like people to look at them. Clothes today are very different (3) _____ those in the 1800s. One difference is the way they look. For example, in the 1800s, all women wore dress. The dresses all had long skirts. But today, women do not always wear dresses with long skirts. Sometimes they wear pants or short skirts. Another difference between then and now is the (4) ______. In the 1800s, clothes were made only from natural kinds of cloth. They were made from cotton, wool, silk or line. But today, there are (5) ______ kinds of man-made cloth. A lot of clothes are now made from nylon or polyester.

II. Read the passage and choose the correct answer (A, B, C, or D) for questions 1-5.

My village was never a big village, nor was it particularly successful or well-known. It was a place where simple people worked on their land, tending citrus groves and running poultry farms. The most exotic plantation grew avocados, and a palm tree nursery was something of an attraction

The village was established by a group of Greek immigrants in 1937 in what was then known as British-controlled Palestine. When we first moved here, one could still hear some Greck in the street, the local store sold original Greek delicacies and from time to time we were invited to sit on a neighbor's porch and share some ouzo at the end of a working day.

In the last few years, my village has changed dramatically. Very few people work in agriculture now: they can no longer support their families growing oranges and chickens. As a result, they must find their income outside the village and rent out their land or sell their little family farms altogether. Some of the land is still used for agriculture, but no longer for the family farms. Now it is the agriculture of luxuries.  What was TRUE about the writer's village?

According to the passage, what did the people in the village NOT do?

The founders of the village were immigrants from _________.

How do the villagers earn their living now?

D. WRITING:

I. Finish the second sentence so that it means the same as the first.

 It's two years since we last spoke to Mrs. Mai.

We .......................................................

I don't have enough time to finish this work

I wish ...................................................

They can't make tea with cold water.

Tea can ………………………………

II. Write a paragraph (within 60-80 words) about the following topic:

"Is it good for children to live in the countryside?

"What is your favorite subject?" the teacher said to Nam.

The teacher …………………………..

Combine the two sentences with the given word(s) in brackets

It rained hard last night. He came to the meeting on time. (Although)

He study very hard. He will pass the next exam. (If)

Complete the sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the original one.

He has read the instructions carefully.

We have not met him for two weeks.

=> We last…………………………………………………

The teacher can't have enough time to correct all the essays.

=> The teacher wishes she...................................................

Helping him to overcome the shock is not easy.

=> It………………………………………………………...

Read the following passage and choose the best answer to each of the following questions.

English is my mother tongue. Besides, I can speak French and Spanish. I studied the two languages when I was at high school. Now, I am still learning Spanish at the University. As for me, mastering a foreign language is not easy. After studying a language, practice is very necessary and useful. Traveling to the country where the target language is spoken is very helpful, but if you cannot speak the language well enough you will certainly have troubles. I also frequently go to the movies, watch television, listen to the radio in the language I am trying to learn. Reading is another good way to learn. Books are good, but I personally think newspapers and magazines are better. However, getting some knowledge of the language is the most important thing. Grammar and vocabulary should be mastered first.

The writer has learnt Spanish __________.

Some useful ways to practice your target language are _________.

The most important thing is ­__________.

Choose the underlined part (A, B, C, D) that needs correcting.

Nam is doing(A) the job very good(B) because(C) he likes it much.(D)

All of us would like leaving(A) the party because(B) there are(C) so many strangers attending it.(D)

The children was playing(A) football in(B) the yard when their mothers were preparing(C) food for(D) the party.

I think(A) most of children enjoy eating(B) fried chicken, chips(C) and drink(D) Coca-Cola.

Choose the option (A, B, C, D) Whose main stress is placed differently from that of the others.

Choose the option (A, B, C, D) whose main stress is placed differently from that of the others.

Choose the option (A, B, C, D) whose main stress is placed differently from that of the others.

Choose the option (A, B, C, D) whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.  

Choose the option (A, B, C, D) whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.

Choose the word, phrase (A, B, C, D) that best fits the space in each sentence.

 Your sister often writes poems and stories, _______ she?

Mr. Nam has been working as a teacher of English ______ 5 years.

A(n) _______ is a person who plans the look or workings of something by preparing drawings or plans before it is made.