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<b>SECOND TERM TEST 1 (Advanced)Time allotted: 90 min.</b>

<b>I. Decide the word which has different sound in the part underlined. (1 p)</b>

1. A. electricity B. local C. helicopter D. skyscraper 2. A. athlete B. fourth C. clothing D. theatre

4. A. caught B. aunt C. audience D. because 5. A. creature B. peach C. beaten D. healthy

<b>II. Fill each blank with one of the words given to complete the following passage. There aremore words than needed. (1 p)</b>

<i>communicationread varietynumbers among use</i>

Libraries form a vital part of man's system of (1) ... and education. They make available - through books and a (2) ... of other media - knowledge that has been accumulated through the ages. People in all walks of life, including students, teachers, businessmen, government officials, and scientists, (3) ... library resources in their work. In addition, large (4) ... of people turn to libraries to satisfy a desire for knowledge. All in all, the library ranks (5)... man's most useful service institutions.

<b>III. Put the verbs in brackets in their correct form. (1 p)</b>

<b>1. It is an awful film. It (be) ……… the worst film that I ever (see)</b>

……… .

2. Khanh usually (play) ……… football with his friends after school, but yesterday he (not play) ………. as he was tired.

3. If you (wait) ……… much longer before you make up your mind, it (be) ………. too late.

4. After three days of rain, I’m glad the sun (shine) ……….. again today.

5. I know from my experience that (gain) ……….. a good knowledge of a foreign language, one must work hard at it everyday.

6. I (repaint) ………. the walls. They look great! The room (be) ………….. much lighter now.

<b>IV. Fill each blank with a correct preposition. (1 p)</b>

Amanda is very good (1) ... playing tennis. She often dreams (2) ... becoming a professional tennis player one day, but she knows that the chance of making a living (3) ... a professional player is very small, indeed. Even though Amanda is only interested (4) ... playing tennis all day long, she knows that it is not a pleasant way (5) ... living if you have to invest all your time (6) ... practising. Modern methods (7) ... training are so hard, and take up so much time that you also run the risk

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(8) ... missing a lot of time (9) ... school, and for Amanda, tennis is not a reason (10) ... leaving school before she has taken her exams.

<i><b>V. Match each item on the left with its partner on the right. (1 p)</b></i>

1. Would you like to come to my party?

A. Oh. What a pity!

2. What’s your favourite programme? B. Don’t worry. I can lend mine. 3. I’m afraid I can’t come this evening. C. Good luck!

4. I’m taking my English test tomorrow.

D. Thanks, and you too. 5. What shall we do this Saturday? E. Yes, several times. 6. Chinese food is the best in the

F. I do too.

7. I’m afraid I don’t have a pen. G. Let’s go to watch the VIC Cup. 8. Have you ever been to an island? H. Yes, I’d love to.

9. I hope the weather will get better. I. Do you really think so? 10. Have a nice holiday! <i>J. The Best Inventor.</i>

<b>VI. Choose the correct option to complete each of the following sentences. (1 p)</b>

1. Parents should control what their kids watch ______ television.

2. We must be quick. There’s ______ time left.

3. We hope that one day robots ______ be able to do most of the things that a human cannot do.

4. The antique table is very beautiful, but it doesn't fit in with the rest of the furniture, which is ______.

5. We ______ do all we can to help the less fortunate children.

6. We ______ turn off our lights and other electric equipment during the Earth Hour.

7. What time ______ on television?

A. is news B. are news C. are the news D. is the news 8. Robots make man's work ______.

A. most easy B. easier C. more easy D. easily 9. The neighbourhood is very noisy, ______ we enjoy living there.

10. To many sportspeople, taking part in the game is more important than ______.

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<b>VII. Read the text and answer the questions that follow.</b>

Environmental pollution is a term that refers to all the ways by which man pollutes his surroundings. Man dirties the air with gases and smokes, poisons the water with chemicals and other substances, and damages the soil with too many fertilizers and pesticides. Man also pollutes his surroundings in various other ways. For example, people ruin the natural beauty by scattering junk and litter on the land and in the water. They operate machines and motor vehicles that fill the air with disturbing noise.

Environmental pollution is one of the most serious problems facing mankind today. Air, water, and soil are necessary to the survival of all living things. Badly polluted air can cause illness, and even death. Polluted water kills fish and other marine life. Pollution of the soil reduces the amount of land that is available for growing food. Environmental pollution also brings ugliness to man’s naturally beautiful world.

1. How does man pollute the air?

Saving energy doesn’t have to be expensive or time-consuming. But what can you do to save energy? There is plenty that you (1)______ do to help the process of energy conservation. You can save energy (2)______ doing things like making sure that the kettle doesn’t contain more water (3)______ that you need, always washing a full load in the washing (4)______ rather than a half load, or turning up your air-conditioner by 2°C – this could cut your electricity bill by 10%. Make (5)______ that hot water taps are not left running and replace washers if your taps drip. (6)______ work, you can turn off any light and your computer if you are not (7)______ them. Change to energy-saving light bulbs – these use much less electricity, and often last eight times (8)______ than an ordinary bulb. Draw back your curtains and (9)______ off the light during the day. Switching off electrical appliances (10)______ they are not in use makes a big contribution to energy-saving, too.

<b>IX. Put a correct preposition in each of the blanks. (1 p)</b>

<b>1. Nick used to go to the library from time to time to look ... articles ... the subject he</b>

was very fond ... .

2. This job would be impossible ………… the help of a computer.

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3. At first, my English homework was full ... mistakes.

4. Please write ... ink; It is hard to read if you write ... pencil. 5. If you have a problem, talk ... the teacher.

6. Going there ... taxi is more expensive than travlelling ... the bus.

<b>X. Rewrite each of the following sentence, using the word given, keeping its meaning </b>

<b>SECOND TERM TEST 2 (Advanced)Time allotted: 90 min.</b>

<b>I. Decide the word which has different sound in the part underlined. (1 p)</b>

1. A. appeared B. examined C. reused D. wrapped

5. A. reliable B. recycle C. remember D. rectangle

<b>II. Put the verbs in brackets in their correct form. (1 p)</b>

1. When I rang the bell, a stranger (answer) ... the door.

2. We just (move) ... to a new house but we (be) ... dissatisfied with it.

3. Try not to be absent from class again for the rest of the term. You already (miss) ……….. too many classes. You (miss) ……… two classes just last week. 4. When the referee blows his whistle, the match (begin) ………. .

5. Why you (look) ... under the bed? You (lose) ... something? 6. When I look back on my childhood, I (realize) ………. what a happy time it (be) ……… .

<b>III. Put a suitable word in each blank to complete the passage. (1 p)</b>

What are robots? Robots are machines controlled by computers. Robots can do (1) ……… kinds of work. But they just do the same thing over and over again. Robots that do

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these jobs are called industrial robots. Almost all robots in use today (2) ……… industrial robots.

Robots can move quicker than humans can, and they never get bored. Most robots are able to do only one job. But some robots can do dangerous jobs (3) ……… humans. They handle chemicals that are dangerous for humans to touch. Some robots go to dangerous places. They can go deep underwater to search for sunken (4) ……… or look for minerals to mine.

Scientists and engineers are working to make better robots. One day there will be robots that make highways and (5) ……… steel skyscrapers. Inventors are starting to make robots for use at home to cook meals and do housework.

<b>IV. Use the correct form of the words in brackets to complete the sentences. (1 p)</b>

1. You must always tell the (true) ... . Lies will always be discovered in the end. 2. Kien is a very (talk) ... boy. Whenever I see him, he talks for half an hour! 3. We should use paper as (economy) ……….….. as we can.

4. Children feel (comfort) ……… when they are not in their favorite clothes. 5. Many people enjoy the pleasures and (convenient) ………..…….. of living in a city centre.

6. The students waited (anxiety) ... to hear the results of the test.

7. We went (far) ………. than the others, but John went the (far) ……….. of all.

8. The (much) ……….. we pollute the air, the (bad) ……… our life is.

<b>V. Choose the correct option to complete each of the following sentences. (1 p)</b>

1. Could you please ______ exactly what you saw?

2. Nearly everyone is ______ before they take an exam.

A. worried B. unhappy C. disappointed D. embarrassed 3. You ______ be able to guess the meaning of the word from the context.

4. Up to now, we ______ about six hundred English words.

<b>A. will learn B. learnt C. would learn D. have learnt</b>

5. - “I think we should invite 20 guests to the party instead of 10.” - “I agree. The more the ______.”

6. If I am not busy, I ______ camping with you this weekend.

7. Luckily I made only ______ mistakes on my last English test. A. a little B. a lot C. a few D. none

8. The ______ of the computer has changed the way people exchange and process information. A. invention B. invent C. inventive D. inventor

9. You can’t have both of these postcards. Take one ______ the other.

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10. - “I’m sorry. It’s late. I must go now. Bye bye.” - “______”

C. Thank you. Bye bye. D. Hello. How are you?

<b>VI. Choose A, B, C, or D that is closest in meaning to the word/ phrase underlined. (1 p)</b>

1. James Watt was well-known for his invention of the steam engine.

2. I’m afraid of living on my own in a big city.

3. Many hundreds of wild animals and plants are now in danger. A. on sale B. at risk C. in general D. in hurry 4. The children were anxious to go camping at weekend.

5. The shop in my neighbourhood only sells small articles.

<b>VII. Read the passage and fill each blank with a word from the box. (There are more wordsthan needed). (1 p)</b>

<i> almost pleasantfire replaced ironingonceadvances entertainment retiringstovescleaning provided</i>

In the home, scientific progress has made life easier and more (1) ……… . A housewife once had to spend (2) ……… all her time washing and (3) ……… clothes, cooking and preserving food, cleaning house, and tending fire. Science has (4) ……… electric energy to run washing machines, sewing machines, refrigerator, and air conditioners. Electric lights have (5) ……… the candles and oil lamps that (6) ……… lighted homes. Frozen foods and automatic (7) ……… have made the preparation of meals much quicker and more convenient. Detergents have made (8) ……… and washing easier. These and other (9) ……… have given the housewife more time for (10) ……… and community activities.

<b>VIII. Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each question. (1 p)</b>

Skiing has become a favourite sport for many people. From the moment the first snowflakes fall until spring, skiers put their skis on their cars and head for the slopes. There are reasons why this winter sport is popular.

Skiing is a true family sport that all people can enjoy. Being able to descend a hill and enjoy nature at its loveliest is a thrill for all age groups.

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Skiing is also interesting because it provides a variety of experiences. Snow condition

<b>changes hourly as the temperature and weather change during the day. Moreover, every trail is</b>

different. One rarely passes over the same spot twice.

Improvements in ski equipment and clothing have made the sport more pleasurable and comfortable. Warm and light clothing have replaced heavy sweaters. Ski equipment made with modern materials has made skis and poles lighter and more suited to people of all ages and abilities.

For many people, skiing is an opportunity to enjoy the beauty of nature, and simply to have fun.

1. The passage says that skiing is ______.

A. for all people B. a winter game C. an indoor sport D. for young men 2. The word “trail” in paragraph 3 probably means ______.

3. The author writes this passage to ______.

A. describe B. inform C. persuade D. advise 4. Ski equipment is now made with ______.

A. warm and light clothing B. heavy sweaters C. modern materials D. lighter poles 5. What is the main idea of the passage?

A. The advantages of skiing B. The ski places and equipment

C. The description of skiing

D. The reasons why skiing is popular

<b>IX. Underline one mistake in each line of the passage and write the correct answer on the right. (2 p)</b>

That I enjoy most on T.V is the news. You can see actual events like they occur. You can see famous people being interviewing and giving them opinions on the world events. I enjoy read daily newspapers as well. There are not only plenty of news, but interesting story about ordinary people as well. Life would be bored without all the

entertainment and informations you get

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