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§Ò sè 1( NH 2002- 2003- vßng 1)
I.Vocabulary (30 points)
Part 1: Circle the letter (A, B, C or D) next to the word or phrase which best completes
sentences.
1.You look tired. Why don’t you have a……………….?
A.lie B. rest C. stay D. stop
2.What’s the time now? It’s…………………..twelve o’clock.
A. at B. near C. nearly D. most
3. Could you……………..a picture of us with my camera?
A. take B. make C. get D. do
4. Why don’t people put their rubbish in a litter……………?
A. bottles B. bins C. stops D. boxes
5. I don’t need as many as twenty. Just give me……………..
A. a hundred B. thirty C. zero D. a doren
6. Who’s going to help me……………………..the balloons for the party?
A. blow down B. blow up C. get down D. get up
7. Charles has been out of…………………….for over a year now.
A. work B. job C. employ D. employed
8. I……………..have toast but I wasn’t very hungry this morning.
A. nearly B. normally C. quite D. well
9. Take your overcoat with you……………..it gets cold.
A. altough B. in case C. unless D. untill
10.We had to…………..the match because of the bed weather
A. call back B. think over C. call off D. get out.
Part 2: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate form of the words in parentheses.
1. She wasthe only………………left in the town. (INHABIT)
2. Her ………………wants $ 10,000 for her safe return . (KINDAP)
3. It was……………..so they had to drive very slowly. (FOG)
4. I live in the……………………….part of the country. (SOUTH)
5. We must make a ………….. about where to go. (DECIDE)

6. What kind of ……….is there in this town? (ENTERTTAIN)
7. Is there any more…….about the accident? (INFORM)
8. What’s the correct……………of this word? (PRONOUNCE)
9. The train made alate………….. (DEPART)
10. She gave a…………………of the new computer. (DEMONSTRATE)
Part 3: Complete each sentence with a suitable preposition.
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1. We’ll have to use the stairs. The lift is….of order.
2. Surely Peter can’t do all that work……his own.
3. Turn right……………..the traffic lights and you’ll see the cinema.
4. This letter is full………mistakes. Could you do it again. Please?
5. You’re very different ….your brother.
6. Parents are responsible…………………educating their children.
7. Could you explain this rule…………….me?
8. Helen is excited………………….winning the prize.
9. I am very busy……my lesson and tasks today.
10.Who’s the woman dressed…………….green?
II.Grammar: (20 points)
Part 1: Match each sentence on the left with the best response on the right. Use each
reponse once only.. The first one has been done as an example.
A
1.He was very tired and it was very late
2. They couldn’t buy an ice- creams
3. He decided to go by plane
4. They spoke to theoldman very slowly
5. Some of the questions in the test were very
hard
6. Take an ubbrella with you
7. She told her boyfriend that he should leave
8. Unfortunately the phone rang

9. You can borrow the car
10. She tried on at least 12 pairs of shoes.
11. We’ll be late for school.
B
a. unless the bus comes soon.
b. So he didn’t get good marks.
c. If you prommise not to drive it
too fast.
d. Before her father came home.
e. While I was having a bath.
f. Untill she found some she liked.
g. But he still didn’t go to bed.
h. Although he hate flying.
i. So that he could understand what
they were saying.
j. Because they didn’t have enough
money.
k. In case it rains.
Your answers:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
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Part 2: Suply the correct tense fot the verbs in parentheses.
Dear Linda,
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I’m sorry that I haven’t written to you for so long, but I (1. be) ………..very busy lately. All last
month I (2. have)………………..eaxams, and I haven’t done anything else but study for ages.
Anyways, I (3. stop)…………………studying now, and I (4. wait)………………….for my
exams results.
As you can see from the letter, I (5. change)…………………….my address and live in
Croydon now. I (6. decide)………………..that I wanted a change from central London because

it (7. become)………………..so expensive. A friend of mine told me about this flat, and I (8.
move)………………..here about two months ago. When you come to London this summer,
please visit me. I (9. stay)………………….here untill the middle of August. Then I (10. go)
….on holiday to Scotland.
Your answers:
1………………2…………….3…………………4…………………5……………..
6………………7…………….8…………………9…………………10……………..
III.Reading: (25 points)
Part 1: Read the passage and decide whether the statements (1- 7)are True or False.
Mr Alex Fraster lived his whole life in the small town in the north of Englang. He never
left the house where he was born, never married, never went on holiday and had no friends.
He worked in a local fctory for over forty years but even the people who had worked with him
for years knew very little about him. He wore the same old clothes year in year out, and
although his shopped regularly at the local store he bought only the most basic foodstuffs, never
changed his purchases from one week to the next.
So when he died last month, neighbors and local people were astonished to learn that Mr Frases
was not just a rich man, he was in fact a millionaire!
He had no money in the bank or invested anywhere but in the various drawers, cupboards and
boxes in his house there were hundreds and thousands of banknotes and coins. It took the police
over two weeks to clear the house, and bank clerks spent just as long counting all money.
“ We had absolutely no idea that he had so much money” one of his neighbor said. “ In fact, we
used to feel sorry for him, we thought he was a poor old man who was unable to afford anything
better for himself!.”
True False
1.Mr. Fraser lived most of his life in a small town in England
2. The people who had worked with Mr. Fraser in a local factory did
not know much about him.
3. Mr. Fraser bought new clothes for himself once a year.
4. Mr. Fraser always bought the same kind of food at the local store.
5. Although Mr. Fraser lived as if he were a poor man, he was, in

fact, a very rich maan.
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6. When he died, he left so many banknoyes and coins in his house
that the bank clerks had to spend two weeks counting them.
7. Mr. Fraser’sneighbors always knew that he had a lot of money.
Part 2: Read the passage and decide which is the best answer. Circle the letter A, B, C or
D next to the word you choose. The first one has been done as an example.
What kind of music do you (0)B.enjoy?Some people like going to (1)
…………..concerts, and listening to (2)………………… The musicians wear very formal
clothes, and the (3)………………..is silent untill the end of the (4)………….. Perhaps you are
a rock music (5)……………… Rock concerts are often held at football (6)……………or in
parks. Members of the audience dance to the music, or sing the songs. (7)……….. music is
played at wedding and parties in manycountries, and some people (8)……………their own
music at home. Nowadays we (9)…………………music in shops and lifts, and many people
carry their own music with them, or even (10)……………….to music when they study. Music
is everywhere!
(0) A.listen B. enjoy C. have D. preffering
(1) . A. classic B. classics C. classical D. classifield
(2) . A. an orchestra B. a group C. a band D. a record
(3) . A. spectators B. people C. guests D. audience
(4) . A. happening B. performance C. music D. action
(5) . A. fan B. entusiasm C. reader D. friend
(6) . A.matches B. grounds C. pitches D. pools
(7) . A. Historical B. Nation C. Tranditional D. Ancient
(8) . A. do B. get C. make D. take
(9) . A. understand B. hear C. perform D. listen
10. A. hear B. have C. follow D. listen
Par 3: Fill each of the numbered blanks in the following passage. Use only ONE word in
each space. The first has been done for you.
HOLIDAYS

Most people enjoy going (0) abroad for their holidays, and having opportunity to
(1)……………in an interesting city or seaside (2)………….. . If you speak foreign
languages, you can make new friends, (3)……………….take home some interesting
souvenirs as presents. But before you can (4)………… that, you have to reach your
destination, and that is often a problem!
If you fly, then you may find that your flight has been (5)………… Journeys by train
can also be difficult (6)………..trains are often crowed in the summer, and you might
have to (7)……………….a seat in advance. Whichever way you travel, you can have
problems with your luggage, and it is often difficult to find good accommodation.
Apart (8)……..this, you might not be able to afford the fare!
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Your answers:
1………………2……………………3………………………4…………………..
5……………….6……………………7………………………8………………….
IV.Writing: (25 points)
Part 1: Each of following sentence has an error (a word or word combination). Underline
the error, and write the sentences correctly in the blanks provided.
Example: She is good in English.--> She is good at English
1, Where is the ruler that I left it on the desk?
2. The people which luggage was lost had to wit a long time.
3. Although Mary was ill, but she went to school.
4. Carol can’t swim today. She’s having a cold.
5. In the end there was the war between the two countries.
6. As soon as we’ll be ready, we’ll phone you.
7. That was a very strange questions for asking.
Part 2: Rewite each sentence beginning as shown, so that the meaning remains the same.
Example: He wrote the letter in two hours.
It took him two hours to write the letter.
1. Although he wasn’texperienced, he got the job.
Despite…………………………………………………………………………………..

2. If you are a student, you can always get a special reduced prices.
Unless……………………………………………………………………………………
3. Nowhere is more expensive than this restaurant.
This restaurant…………………………………………………………………………………
4. All the other players on the field were better than Jim.
Jim was the……………………………………………………………………………………
5. I didn’t go to bed early, so I didn’t wake up at 5.00.
If I………………………………………………………………………………………..
6. Harry can’t afford to go on holiday.
Harry hasn’t got………………………………………………………………………….
7. “ Would you like to go to the concert with us tonight?” they said to me.
They invited………………………………………………………………………………
8. Helen is a fantastic dancer.
I wish……………………………………………………………………………………..
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Part 3: Use the following sets of words and phrases to write a complete the leter.
Dear Nam,
1. I/ school year/ going/ come/ end
2. I/ look forward/ summer vacation.
3. this occasion/ I/ go/ your country.
4. I/ intend/ stay/ house/ two/ weeks.
5. I/ hope/ your/ parents/ kind/ provide/ food/ accommodation.
6. this opportunity/ amuse/ hearity.
7. first day/ morning/ long walk/ country/
8. and/ evening/ swim/ river.
9. following days/ help/ parents/ farm work/ and…
10.give/ regards/ everybody// hope/ see/ soon.
Affectionately yours,
Hoang
Your answers:

1…………………………………………………………………………………………..
2………………..............................................................................................................
3……………………………………………………………………………………….
4……………………………………………………………………………………..
5………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
6………………………………………………………………………………………………
7………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………….
8………………………………………………………………………………………………
9………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
10………………………………………………………………………………………….
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§Ò sè 2( Nh 2002- 2003- vßng 2)
I.Listening: (20 points)
Part 1: Mandy Poole loves watching TV every morning, especially the Breakfast Time Quiz
Show, called “Lucky Break”. She’s watching the show now and she’s very surprised because
she has been chosen to have an interview for the quiz at the moment.
Now listen to the interview between Mandy Poole and Russell Dean, the show’s presenter and
answer the questions below.
1. Where does Mandy Poole live?
2. What does she do?
3. What is her husband’s name?
4. What is he doing at the moment?
5. What is the prize?
6. What does Many have to do to win the prize?
Part 2: in this part you will hear two friends who share a flat deciding what they need to buy at
the shops. Listen carefully and fill in the missing information on their shopping list.
Shopping

Supermarket: two cartoons of milk (0)
Booking office:
• Pick up………………………………………………….(2)
Market:
• Fruit:- apples,………………………………………..(3)
……………………………………………...(4)
• Slad stuff: - cucumber, ………………………….(5)
……………………………………(6)
• Take jacket and…………………………………….(7) to cleaners.
• Spicer’s………………………………………………….(8)
II.Vocabulary and grammar: (30 points)
Part 1: put a word from the list into each space, in a comparative form. Some words can
be used more than once. (9 pints)
Convenient easy exciting expensive good interesting relaxing sociable
I’m not sure whether watching films is better than reading books, or not. Boks are certainly (1)
……….. …………………… than films and probably (2)………… …………………….
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too (because you keep them ). On the other hand, some films are (3)….. …………………….
Because of the special effects, although some peoples say that books can be just as (4)
………………… …………………….. . Going to see a film is a (5)………….
………………………….. activity than sitting alone and reading, it’s true. But if you don’t like
a book, it’s much (6)…… …………………………… to stop reading it than it is to leave the
cinema! Some books are (7)….. …………………..than others, just as films are. Personally, I
find a good film (8)….. ……………….. than reading if I’m tired, but in general I think books
are (9)…. …………………………
Part 2: Choose an adjective from the list on the left and put it with a preposition from the list
on the right to complete the sentences. Use each adjective once only. The first has been done as
an example.(10 points)
close afraid famous good
preferable short similar greatful full

sorry tirred
at of for to
Example : The live close to the town center, which makes shopping easier for them.
1. Could you lend me $ 30 ? – I’m a bit………………..money at the moment.
2. I’m afraid I’m not very ………………….speaking Italian but I’ll do my best.
3. I’m……………….. doing the same thing all the time! Can’t we do something different?
4. At night that tree is………………birds. The noise makes it difficult for me to get to
sleep.
5. Her dress if very…………………………….. mine. Only the belt is different.
6. Having a boring job is………………………. having no job at all.
7. The town is……………….. its museum. People come from all over the world to visit.
8. We had to go by sea because he’s …………………flying.
9. It’s very knd of you. We’re very……………………………….. all your help.
10. Everybody felt ver……………………. him after histerible accident.
Part 3: Put each verb in brackets into the passive voice in a suitable tense. (11 points)
Now that we have settled in to our new house, I thought I’d tell you all about it, it (0) was
owned by a foreigner, and (1. not live in)…………….. for a long time. So we have been very
busy redecorating! Since we moved in, all the room (2. paint)………………, and the gadern (3.
reorganize)………………………….. . But we have had a few problems. Last week the
electricity (4.cut off)…………………….., and nothing could (5. do)………………..untill the
bill (6. pay)…………………….. . Next month, some workmen are coming to do some building
work. One wall in the living room (7. knock down) ……………………………, and the room
(8. make)……………………. Larger. Then perhaps we’ll have some peace and qauiet. We (9.
visit)……………………………… by some of the neighbors, but we (10. not invite back)
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…………………………… by any of them yet.I suppose they wantd to see what (11. do)
………………………….. to the house.
Your answers:
1……………………….2……………………..
3……………………….4…………………….

5………………………6……………………..
7………………………8……………………...
9………………………10…………………….
11……………………..
II.Reading: (25 points)
Camping
Camping is an activity in which people live tempratily in the outdoors. Campers
participate in fishing, hunting, swimming, plant study, wildlife watching, and nature
photography. It provides physical benefits when it involves hiking to, from and around a
campsite, and many people believe that camping makes youngsters feel more confident.
People throughout the world enjoy hiking wildness campsites. This activity is called
backpacking because it involves carrying such essential camping gear as a tent, food,
clothing, and sleeping bag on the back in a bagcalled a backpack. Backpacking is best suited
for those who are in good physical condition as it may require walking several miles.
The key to any enjoyable camping trip is planning. A decision on where to camp depends on
personal preference, but plannng the trip before leaving help campers avoid preventable
accidents. Many situations- bad weather, injury, or simply a crowded campsite- are less
alarming if campers are preparedd.
True FAlse
1. Camping helps people enjoy outdoor activities and
nature
2. the only purpose of camping is to have pleasure.
3. Camping not only strengthens yor healthbut also
makes you feel confident.
4. A form camping is called backpacking because it
involves hiking to wildness campsites.
5. Backpacking is suited foe evryone.
6. Carefull planning can help campers avoid trouble.
7. A crowded is good for all campers.
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