TEST 1

I/Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from three others.
1. A.find B. like C. tidy D.win
2. A.stayed B. cleaned C. looked D. killed
3. A.weigh B. wrong C. write D. wrap
4. A.wishes B. watches C. fixes D. decorates
5. A. proud B. about C. around D. would
II/ Choose the most suitable answer to complete each sentence bellow.
1. My father has given up smoking ______ten years.A. since B. in C.at D. for
2. You like playing computer games,_______?A. do you B. don’t you C. are you D. aren’t you
3. Don’t forget _______ the door when you go out.A. locking B. for locking C. to lock D. lock
4. We can’t go out tonight _______ the storm is coming.A. because B. so C. however D. because of
5. If I were rich, I_______ buy a bigger house for my family.A. can B. will C. would D. have
6. Vietnamese people often have the best__________ before Tet.
A. preparation B. prepared C. prepare D. to prepare
7. The girl______ is standing near the window is my sisterA. who B. whom C. which D. whose
8. She asked me if I______ a laptop the following dayA. buy B. will buy C. bought D. would buy
9. -“How about having a drive to the countryside this weekend?’’- ________________
A. Not at all B. You are welcome C. No, thanks D. That’s a good idea
10. The film was ____________ that I could not keep my eyes off the screen.
A. very interesting B. such interesting C. so interesting D. so completely
III. Identify the mistakeby circling the letter A, B, C or D. (One sentence only one mistake)
1. He told me completing all my homework before going to bed every nigh
2. The boy whom was given the first prize in the contest was very happy.
3. Every student in my class are good at English.
4. He studied very hard, so he passed the exam easy.
5. The picture was painting by Michael at this time last year.
IV. Read the following passage and choose the best answers.
Tet is a national and (1)______ festival in Vietnam. It is occasion for family members to reunite to
think(2 ______ their past activities and hope for good luck in the new year. Before Tet, all houses (3) ______
white washed and decorated with colorful lights. Everybody is looking (4)______ to a better life. In the New
Year’s Eve, children are smartly dressed. (5)______ are hoping to receive money put in small red envelopes
as they are wishing longevity to their grandparents and parents. Wrong doings should (6) ______avoided on
these days.
1. A. traditional B. modern C. compulsory D. convenient.
2. A. about B. with C. after D. for
3. A. was B. were C. are D. is
4. A. for B. forward C. after D. at
5. A. them B. who C. these D. they
6. A. take B. not C. we D. be
V. Read the following passage and choose the best answers.
More than two hundred years ago, the term “ environmental pollution” was quite strange to people.
They lived healthy, drank pure water, and breathed fresh air. Nowadays, the situation is quite different. People
all over the world are worried about things that are happening to the environment. Actually it is man that is
destroying the surroundings with many kinds of wastes. Everybody knows that motorbikes and cars emit
dangerous gases that cause poisonous air and cancer, but no one wants to travel on foot or by bicycle.
1. More than two hundred years ago _____________.
A. the environment was polluted as much as it is today. C. air was polluted badly
B. people knew nothing about environmental pollution. D. people was faced with pollution.
2. In former days, people ____________.
A. lived a healthy life C. were worried about pollution
B. lived in the polluted environment D. drank contaminated water
3. Nowadays, many people are concerned about ___________.
A. the destruction of the poisonous air. C. the wastes from the factories.
B. the polluted water D. the pollution of the environment.
4. Everybody knows that cars emit dangerous gases ______________.
A. so they do not travel by car C. but they still prefer traveling by car
 B. so they prefer travelling by bicycle D. and they enjoy traveling on foot.
VI. Rewrite sentences, using the provided word keep meaning as that of the root on.
1. Speak slowly and he can understand what you mean. ->If you __________________________________
2. I want to see the painting. You bought it yesterday.->I want to see the painting_________________
3. My grandfather is old, but he cycles 10 kilometers every morning.
-> Even though______________________________________________________________
4. He objected to the fact that his secretary came to work late.->He was annoyed_____________________
VII. Use the given words to write full sentences.
1. He/ wish/ he/ can/ make/ trip/ around/ world/ next year/.
2. What/ be/ name/ man/ whose/ car/ you/ borrow/ yesterday/?
4. Nam/ enjoy / play/ piano/ every night, he/?
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TEST 2
I. Choose the correct answer A, B, C or D whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the
others in each sentence. Write your answer on the answer sheet.
1. A. thunder B. result C. erupt D. volume
2. A. polluted B. used C. stayed D. lived
3. A. peach B. teach C. measure D. meat
4. A. south B. round C. about D. should
5. A. kiss B. know C. kind D. kite
II. Choose the correct answer A, B, C or D to complete each of the following sentences. Write your
answer on the answer sheet.
6. He was tired, ____ he took a rest before continuing the work. A. and B. but c. so D. if
7. I am _______ that you are working hard for the exam.A. tired B. bored C. worried D. pleased
8. Hai: “Would you mind turning down the volume?” - Nga: “_______”.
A. Of course B. I’d be glad to C. Not at all D. Yes, sure
9. A dictionary is a book _____ tells you the meaning of the words.A. whoB. which C. where D. whose
10. World Cup 2018 will be taken place in Russia, ____ ? A. doesn’t it B. didn’t itC. isn’t it D. won’t it
11. We ______ in a big house, but now we are in flat.
A. used to live B. have lived C. would live D. are used to living
12. You will ___ healthy if you drink milk everyday. A. to feel B. feeling C. feel D. felt
13. We are good friends. We _______ each other since we were in primary school.
A. know B. knew C. have been known D. have known
14. People have used the energy-saving bulbs ___ a long time. A. for B. from C. in D. since
15. She wishes she ___ a lot of time to look after her family. A. has B. had C. have D. having
III. Each of the following sentences has one mistake. Identify the mistake by writing the letter A, B, C
or D on the answer sheet.
16. The food is too hot for us eat quickly.
17. Jogging is one of the more popular sports in Vietnam today.
18. The weather was awful, but we had to cancel our trip.
19. They were very boring with the film last night.
20. The man which is over fifty years old is our chairman.
IV. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct word(s) for each of the blanks.
There are a lot of things you should follow to be a welcome guest in America. When you are
(21)______ to have dinner at your friend’s house, it’s necessary to bring a small present. Flowers are always
nice; or you may bring a bottle of (22)______ if you know that your friend likes(23) _______ .
You are (24) _______ to arrive for dinner on time or just a few minutes late. Don’t get there early. If
you are going to be (25) _______ than fifteen minutes late, you should call and tell them. Try to relax and
enjoy yourself at the dinner table. If you don’t know about choosing the (26)______ fork or knife, just watch
the other people, and follow them. If you still have no idea of (27)______ to do, ask the person next to you.
When it comes to the food, if you like it, say so. They are looking (28) _______ to hearing your
compliments. Of course, you will thank them for (29) _______ and for their kindness. It is also a good idea to
send a (30) _______ note the day after.
21. A. made B. demanded C. invited D. forced
22. A. cooking oil B. wine C. noodles D. food
23. A. eating B. working C. drinking D. helping
24. A. expected B. expecting C. to expect D. expect
25. A. many B. much C. more D. most
26. A. new B. right C. big D. main
27. A. where B. which C. why D. what
28. A. for B. forward C. after D. down
29. A. the work B. the cook C. the meal D. the visit
30. A. thank-you B. goodbye C. message D. welcome
V. Read the passage and answer the following questions.
Alexander Fleming was born in 1881 in Scotland. He went to a small school in a village, and when he
left school he didn’t go to university. He worked for five years in an office. But his brother, Tom, was a
doctor and helped Fleming to go to university and study medicine. So he went to London University and in
1906 he became a doctor.
In 1915, Fleming married Sarah McElroy, an Irish woman. They had one son. During the First World
War, many soldiers died in hospital because they didn’t have the right medicines. So after the war, Fleming
tried to find a drug that could help them. He worked for many years and in 1928 he discovered a new drug and
he called it “penicillin”. He later worked with an Australian and a German scientist to develop a drug that
doctors could use. In 1945, they won the Nobel Prize in medicine for their work on penicillin.
31. When was Alexander Fleming born?
32. What did he study at university?
33. Did he work in an office before he went to university?
34. What kind of drug did he discover?
35. How many children did he have?
VI. Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the provided
sentence.
36. I last played soccer three months ago.→ I haven’t ………………………………………………….
37. The examination is coming; however, he is still spending his time playing computer games.
→ Although _________________________________________________________
38. They said “We don’t like eating this food”.→ They said …………………………………………….
39. Huy doesn’t have a good command of English. He can’t apply for that position.
→ If Huy ____________________________________________\
40. Mr. Vinh repaired the faucet in the bathroom yesterday.→ The faucet ……………………………..
VII. Use the following sets of words or phrases to write complete sentences.
41. Phuong/ like/ listen/ English programs/ TV.->………………………………………………………..
42. It is/ a difficult exercise/ that/ we/ not do.->………………………………………………………….
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TEST 3
I. Choose the word whose underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others.
1. A. father B. weather C. healthy D. clothing
2. A. exchange B. charity C. challenge D. brochure
3. A. passed B. watched C. advised D. promised
4. A. mention B. question C. nation D. action
5. A. pens B. cups C.students D. walks
II. Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in each sentence.
6. - Ann: “Would you like to go to the cinema with me this weekend?”
- Jane: “ _____________.”A. Yes, I’d love to. B. Yes, I do C. I agree with you D. Yes, it is
7. Are you looking forward ___ abroad on your vacation? A. to go B. going C. you go D. to going
8. Remote controls are used ____with TV. A. to interact B. to interactive C. interact D. to interacting
9. We should follow the traffic rules strictly, ___?A. shouldn’t we B. don’t we C. should we D. should not we
10. The woman _____ lives next door is both my neighbor and a colleague of mine.
A. which B. where C. whom D. who
11. He is tired ________ he stayed up late watching TV last night. A. so B. because C. but D. and
12. Although they are poor, they still live _________.A. happy B. unhappy C. happily D. happiness
13. This house is ________ of the three. A. the oldest B. older C. oldest D. old
14. She asked me if I ____ a laptop computer the following day.A. buy B. bought C. will buy D. would buy
15. They have lived in Ho Chi Minh City………… 1998.A. since B. for C. to D. of
III. Choose the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting.
16. I’d like buying a new dictionary but I don’t have enough money.
 A. buying B. new dictionaryC. I don’t D. enough money
17. I suggest that he will go to the doctor as soon as he returns from school.
A. suggest B. will go C. as soon as D. returns
18. If I were you, I didn’t buy that expensive car.
A. If B. you C. didn’t D. expensive
19. He said that he has done his homework since 7 o'clock.
A. said B. has done C. homework D. since
20. The boy which was given the first prize in the contest was very happy.
A. which B. in C. was D. happy
IV. Choose the best word from the box to complete the following paragraph. There is one extra word.
where collected waste polluted invisible burning be
Garbage is what someone leaves behind that they do not want to use anymore. It can also be called (21)
______ or rubbish. A definition of garbage is anything left behind at a place (22) ______ you used to be, but
are not anymore. In modern home and businesses, however, garbage is normally separated and put where it
can be (23) ______ and taken to a place designed to hold, burn, or recycle garbage.
Smoke is a cloud of very small, solid parts. It is made when (24) ______ something. Smoke can
(25)_____ bad because if it goes into the lungs of a person, it can kill them. Most people think that they are
always able to see smoke, but it can also be (26) ______. (a thing that a person is not able to see)
V. Read the text then choose the best answer to fill in the blank.
Every day on radio, on TV, and in the newspaper, we hear, see or read about many problems in the
world, for example, pollution problems.
Air pollution is the first kind. It mostly comes from fumes released from motorbikes, cars, airplanes, trains
and poisonous gases emitted from factories. Also, waste is dumped anywhere, even in the city where many
people are living. The second pollution problem is sea pollution. Many people earn their living from fishing in
the sea, and the fish they catch feed many people. But the sea has become so polluted from oil spills and
factory wastes that the fish are dying. This pollution is not only killing the fish, but is also affecting those
people who eat fish.
Seldom do you find a place nowadays that is not polluted. This problem is growing more difficult
every day. We must find a good solution that makes the world a better place to live.
27. In order to make the world a better place to live, we _________
A. should find a good solution. B. should not prevent pollution. C. should kill the fish. D. None is correct.
28. Which sentence is NOT true?
A. Sea pollution is killing the fish. B. Sea pollution is affecting those people who eat fish.
C. Oil spills and factory wastes makes the fish die
D. Sea pollution is only killing the fish, not affecting those people who eat fish.
29. We hear, see and read about problems in the world _________
A. once a week B. daily C. every week D. every year
30. What doesn’t cause the air pollution?
A. oil spills B. poisonous gases from factories C. waste from everywhere D. fumes from vehicles
31. The sea has become polluted because of _________
A. oil spills B. factories wastes C. A and B are not correct D. A and B are correct
VI. Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same
32. I think that the work has already been finished.->I am under …………………………………………
33. Children shouldn’t play these games. They are under seven years old.
-> Children who……………………………………………………………………
34. “Don’t watch T.V too much ?” Mai asked me->Mai asked me……………………………………………
35. My sister was ill, but she managed to finish her work.->Although…………………………………
36. Drive carefully and you may not have an accident.->If you…………………………………
37. John participated in a swimming competition last week. -> John took.........................................................
VII. Use the following sets of words and phrases to write complete sentences.
38. My uncle/ teach/English/ our school five years ago.
39. I /wish/ I /can/fly a plane.
40. They/spend/ most/ free time/play/football when/be/ young.
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TEST 4
Part I. Choose the correct answer A, B, C or D whose underlined part is pronounced differently from
the others. Write your answers on the answer sheet.
 1. A. wants B. looks C. plays D. drops
2. A. happy B. hour C. high D. house
3. A. lucky B. much C. student D. bucket
4. A. proud B. amount C. about D. humour
5. A. church B. character C. children D. chicken
Part II. Choose the correct answer A, B, C or D to complete each of the following sentences. Write your
answers on the answer sheet.
6. Mai _______ in this town since she left school. A. lived B. has lived C. lives D. is living
7. Do you know the woman _____ is standing next to Lan over there?A. which B. whom C. who D. whose
8. My father is a very ____ driver. He never has any accidents.A. careful B. carefully C. careless D. carelessly
9. If it doesn’t rain tomorrow, we _______ camping by the river. A. would go B. went C. will go D. goes
10. Lan didn’t come to your party last night, ______?A. does she B. did she C. didn’t she D. doesn’t she
11. Linh wishes she ¬¬¬_______ more beautiful in the future.A. were B. will be C. would be D. is
12. Our family usually have a vacation in Nha Trang _______ July.A. on B. at C. in D. between
13. Nam suggests_______ the street children every weekend.A. helping B. helped C. to help D. helps
14. David: “Thank you for helping me.” Linda: “ _______.”
A. You’re welcome B. That’s very kind of you C. Yes, I’d love to D. That’s a good idea
15. My advice is that you should _______ what your teacher is saying.
A. take care of B. look after C. turn out D. pay more attention to
Part III. Fill in the numbered blanks in the passage with ONE suitable word from the box. Write your
answers on the answer sheet. There is ONE extra word.
employment complicated polluting such
problem millions reduced engineers benefit
Everyone wants to reduce pollution. But the pollution (16) ____ is as complicated as it is serious. It is
complicated because much pollution is caused by things that (17) ______people. For example, exhaust from
automobile causes large percentage of air pollution. But the automobile provides transportation to (18) _____
of people. Factories discharge much of the material that pollutes air and water, but factories give (19) ____to a
large number of people.
Thus, to end or greatly reduce pollution immediately, people would have to stop using many things that
benefit them. Most people do not want to do that, of course. But pollution can be gradually (20) _____ in
several ways, scientists and (21) ____can work to find ways to lessen the amount of pollution that (22) ____
things as automobiles and factories cause. Government can pass and enforce laws that require businesses and
individuals to stop, or cut down on certain (23) _______ activities.
Part IV. Each of the following sentences has one mistake. Identify the mistake by writing the letter A, B, C or
D on the answer sheet.
24. I have just sold the book whom I bought in Ho Chi Minh City 5 years ago.
25. Mai used to going to school late when she was in primary school.
26. Because the weather was very bad, so we had to cancel our trip to Ha Noi.
27. My sister is the taller of the girls in her class.
28. I prefer watching TV than listening to music in my free time.
Part V. Read the passage and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each of the following
questions. Write your answers on the answer sheet.
When Jane left school at the age of sixteen, her aunt Flory gave her $500 for her birthday. Most of Jane’s
friends decided to go to the college, but Jane used her aunt’s money to start her own business. She bought
fruit, sugar and some glass jars and began making her own jam. She sold the jam to her friends for $1 a jar
and soon doubled her aunt’s $500.
At first, her parents wanted Jane to go on studying instead of spending time making jam. They hoped that
one day she would be a teacher or a doctor. But Jane didn’t listen to them. She just kept on making jam. After
a few months, she started selling it to the local market. Then she started making orange juice. She sold this to
a school where one of her friends worked.
After two years, her business was very large and her parents were very pleased with her. She made all
kinds of food which she sold to shops and supermarkets. She was so busy that she had to get some people to
work for her.
29. What is the passage about ?A. spending money B. starting up business C. selling jam D. going to college
30. How much did Jane get after a short time of her work? A. $500 B. $1 C. $1000 D. $2000
31. What did Jane’s parents want her to do after leaving school?
A. go on studying B. make jam C. sell jam D. make orange juice
32. The word “it” in the line 7 refers to _______.A. sugar B. jam C. orange juice D. fruit
33. Which of the following places that Jane did NOT sell her products to?
A. schools B. supermarkets C. shops D. colleges
Part VI. Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the
provided sentence. Write your answers on the answer sheet.
34. David began cooking dinner 30 minutes ago.>>David has ________________________
35. “Do you often go swimming in the summer, Lan?”>>Mai asked Lan _____________________________.
36. Can you clean the floor for me, please?>>Would you mind ___________________?
37. They should complete the project within a year.>>The project ______________________
38. It is necessary to revise new words regularly.>>You’d _________________________
Part VII. Use the following sets of words or phrases to write complete sentences. Write your answers on
the answer sheet.
39. Mai/ get up/ early/ yesterday/ so as/ catch/ first bus.
40. The manager/ have/ the report/ write/ by his secretary/ last Tuesday.
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REWRITE
1. Remember to turn off the light before going out → Don’t……………………………
2. It takes Minh two hours to do his homework everyday> Minh spends…………….
3. We were late for school because of the heavy rain → Because it………………………...
4. Is it necessary for me to clean this table → Do I………………………………………….
5. Riding a bicycle so fast is dangerous → It is…………………………………………….
6. When I was small my family lived in Hai Phong → My family used…………………….
7. Nam couldn’t lift the box because he was weak → Nam couldn’t ……………………….
8. In spite of having different characters, we are close friends → Although…………………...
9. He remembered and so did he> he didn’t ……………………………………
10. it is very important for you to revise the lessons. > You ……………………………..
11. Getting a good job doesn’t interest him > He ………………………………………
12. No one in the group is younger than Mai >>Mai…………………………………..
13. You must stay in bed beacause of your illness.>>You must………………………….
14. It isn’t necessary for you to water that tree everyday. >>You …………………………
15. He failed the exam because of his laziness> Because…………………………
16. It isn’t necessary for you to set off early > You ………………………….
17. I had a cat once but I don’t anymore> I used……………………………..
18. English is easier than French > French isn’t …………………………………..
19. The coffee is so strong that I can’t drink it > The coffee is………………………….
20. Spending the weekend in the countryside is very wonderful > It is ………………..
21. They usually wore jeans when they were young > They used……………………
22. I lived on the farm once but I don’t any > I used…………………………..
23. Mark isn’t old enough to ride his bike to school > Mark is …………………..
24. It is necessary to revise new words regulary> You …………………………
25. He spoke so quickly that I couldn’t understand what he said> He spoke……………
26. He didn’t enjoy the trip because of the heavy rain > The heavy rain …………….
27. We began to study English 5 years ago > We have………………………………..
28. When did you begin to study French ? How long ……………………………..
29. I last saw Minh 6 months ago > I haven’t………………………………..
30. The last time Tom visited his uncle was two years ago > Tom ……………………….
31. Hoa hasn’t written to her parents for three months > The last………………………
32. The last time we ate this food was in July> We …………………………………..
33. This is the highest building I have ever seen > I have never……………………
34. Linh likes the countryside more than the citylife > Linh prefers…………………..
35. No cars in the company are bigger than Mr Ba’s> Mr Ba’s car………………………..
36. It’s three years since we last met him > We have…………………………………
37. Do you intend to fly to HCM city ? > Are …………………………….
38. We started living here in 1995.> We have…………………………………
39. Trung is the most intelligent student in my class.> No one ………………………
40. Huong last wrote to her parents two months ago>>Huong hasn’t……………………..
41. I’ve never talked to the headmaster before>>It’s……………………………………….
42. “Don’t make such a mess in your room>>Mrs Quyen told her son……………………..
43. It’s nearly two years since I saw Nhung>>I haven’t……………………………………..