II. USE OF ENGLISH: Write A,B,C or D which best completes the sentences:
5. He isn’t tall enough ______________ the books on the shelf.
A. reach B. reaching C. to reach D. reached
6. At school some pupils ______________ hide and seek.
A. play B. is playing C. plays D. are playing
7. Many learners do not try to learn all new words they _______________.
A. get across B. come cross C. go across D. go cross
8. You must look _______________ your children when they are playing.
A. around B. about C. after D. down
9. A: Can you help me carry my bags, please? B: -_________.
A. Certainly B. Yes, I can’t C. Yes, please D. No, thanks
10. What about ___________ a game of chess?
A. playing B. plays C. play D. to play
11. We have learned English ___________ 2002.
A. since B. from C. in D. for
12. When were you born? - I was born ___________ 23rd March, 1998.
A. between B. in C. on D. at
13. My grandfather is not ______ enough to walk as fast as he used to.
A. strong B. strength C. stronger D. strengthen

14. When my father was young, he used to _______ tennis in the afternoons.
A. to play B. playing C. play D. plays
15. Mary hates ________, but she loves cooking.
A. to washing up B. wash up C. washing up D. washed up
16. I am sure he will enjoy ____________ on his trip.
A. herself B. ourselves C. itself D. himself
17. The children are old enough to care for ______
A. themselves B. ourselves C. herself D. himself
18. You ought to_____ the house more.
A. get out to B. get off for C. get off D. get out of
19. I’ll see you on Sunday ........ 9 a.m ....... 11 a.m.
A. In- at B. From- to C. At- in D. Between- on
20. Tuan loves ...........computer games all day
A. played B. play C. playing D. plays
21. My father used........... us to the zoo when he was alive.
A. take B. to take C. took D. taking
22. Tam told his friend...........him a book.
A. give B. to give C. giving D. gives
23. We cannot do it together because your opinion is ........................... mine.
A. different from B. the same as C. the same D. different with
24. Ho Chi Minh City is larger and ______ beautiful than Hanoi.
A. the most B. as C. most D. more
25. I’m very sorry. I behaved .........................
A. bad B. badly C. worse D. good
26. _________ have you lived here? For about 10 years.

A. How far B. How long C. How often D. How
27. She has bought a computer __________ a week.
A. for B. since C. at D. in
28. The garden is the same __________ the one I saw last week.
A. than B. from C. as D. to

Write the second sentence so that it means the same as the given one. Use the word in brackets. (1.5 points)

Question 1. Study for the test, or you won't get a passing score. (If)

Question 2. You won't reach your destination if you don’t follow the map. (unless)

Question 3. I like to read books about ancient cultures. (keen)

Question 4. John wanted to finish the marathon, but he couldn't overcome the pain in his leg. (however) 

Question 5. It was interesting to meet the tribal groups. (Meeting)

Complete the sentences, using the given words in the brackets.

1. The film was boring. She decided to go home early. (so ... that)

2. It is a difficult question. All the students can't answer it. (such ... that)

3. Mr. Brown wants to use solar energy. Mr. Brown does not have enough money to buy necessary equipment. (but)

4. Shakespeare died in 1616. He had written more than 37 plays before then. (by the time)

5. Douglas fell off his bicycle last week. He has had to use crutches to walk. (since)

6. I turned off the lights. After that, I left the room. (before)

7. The other passengers will get on the bus soon. Then we'll leave. (as soon as)

8. Susan sometimes feels nervous. Then she chews her nails. (whenever)

9. The frying pan caught on fire. I was making dinner at that time. (while)

10. I won't return my book to the library. I'll finish my research project first. (until)

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

_________ is the act of cutting down or burning the trees in an area.

 A:Forestation           B:Deforestation            C:Reforestation             D:Afforestation

2

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

Mathematics and Literature are two of_________ subjects in high school examinations.

A:compulsory           B:adding            C:optional             D:additional

3

Mark letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the original sentence in each of the following questions, using the words in brackets.

                                                     A woman wrote to me. She wants my advice. (who) 

A:  A woman wrote to me who wants my advice.

B:  A woman wrote to me who wanted my advice.

C:  The woman who wants my advice wrote to me.

D:  A woman who wrote to me wanted my advice.

4

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.

John: Thank you for your lovely present.

Sam: “_______”

 A:I’m pleased you like it.          B:Go ahead.               C:Come on.             D:Not at all.

5

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

Thousands of years before Columbus came to the New World, the American Indians entered North America by crossing a narrow strip of land that once connected Alaska and Siberia. The migrants entered a new world in which there were no people at all. But there were many animals to hunt, and there were forests where nuts, roots, and berries could be gathered.

When the Europeans came to the New World, the Indians, at first, taught the settlers how to plant corn, bake fish, make canoes, and smoke tobacco. In return, the white introduced horses, guns, gunpowder, and alcohol. But at last, there were struggles for land, and the struggles could have only one result – war. When the wars were over, all Indians were moved to large tracts of land called reservations. Now, some of them, embittered by mistreatment, are determined to preserve their tribal life; some wish to modernize the reservations. These alternatives, with many variations, are what most Indians have chosen – a future in modern technology and education, or the revival of ancient tradition and treaties.

                       The Indians moved to a new world which was ___________ .

 A:inhabited by primitive men.            B:inhabited in by American migrants.          C:completely uninhabited by other people.                                                                                               D:once settled by Europeans.

6

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

 A:jellyfish          B:cover            C:turtle              D:entrapment

7

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

Air (23)…………..is the cause of ill-health in human beings. In a lot of countries, there are laws limiting the amount of smoke which factories can (24)…………..although there is not enough information on the effects of smoke on the atmosphere. Doctors have proved that air pollution causes lung diseases. The gases from the exhausts of cars also (25)………….. air pollution in most cities. The lead in petrol produces a poisonous gas, which is often (26)…………..in busy streets circled by buildings. Children who live in areas where there is (27)…………..lead in the atmosphere cannot think as quickly as other children, and are clumsy when they use their hands.

Question 24.

 A:produce          B:produced              C:producing             D:to produce

8

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.

9

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

Children in the poor villages are allowed to go to school without _______ money.

 A:paying          B:to paying              C:to pay              D:paid

10

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

The flat_________ he lives in is not far from his office.

 A:when           B:where          C:which          D:what

Read the passage and choose the best answer to each question.

Volcanoes have been erupting on the earth for millions of years. More than five hundred of them still erupt today. These are called active volcanoes. Volcanoes are located in belts or chains. They are found where the earth’s crust is weak. The weak spots let the hot rock escape when the volcano erupts.

Many volcano belts are mountain ranges along the edges of continents. One belt runs along the western coast of South America up through the western part of the United States. Other volcanoes are found in ocean basins.

About three-fifths of all active volcanoes in the world are in the Pacific Ocean. Many of these volcanoes erupt under the water. The Hawaiian Islands were built by volcanoes that began erupting under water and finally reached the surface of the ocean.

1. The passage says that about five hundred volcanoes_____.

A. will erupt this year B. are still active C. are located under water D. have been discovered

2. Most of the active volcanoes are located in_____.

A. the Pacific Ocean B. South America C. the Atlantic Ocean D. the western United States

3. Which of the following is NOT true?

A. Volcanoes are found in belts or chains. B. The earth’s crust is weak along mountain ranges. C. Hot rock escapes during volcano eruption. D. Volcanoes can be found in the ocean basins.

4. The Hawaiian Islands were built by volcanoes that_____.

A. began erupting under water B. formed a mountain range under water

C. finally reached the surface of the ocean D. both A and C

5. The best title for this selection may be_____.

A. How the Hawaiian Islands Were Built B. At the Bottom of the Ocean

C. The Earth’s Volcanoes D. Why Volcanoes Erupt

Write a notice for the Go Green Club leader to invite students to attend a lecture on water pollution. Use the following details.

Time: 2 p.m. - 4 p.m., 6 March

Place: School Grand Hall

Topic: Water pollution

1. If you see Peter, tell him he should be here at 8.00

\(\Rightarrow\)If I should ..............................................

2. I wouldn't accept if you asked me to marry you!

\(\Rightarrow\)If you were............................................

3.  If you do have any free time, could you give me a ring?

\(\Rightarrow\)Happen..................................................

4. If Pauline hadn't been interested, the project would have been abandoned.

\(\Rightarrow\)But for....................................................

5. The fire was brought under control thanks to the night – watchman.

\(\Rightarrow\)If it hadn't...............................................

Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences:
1. IThan Sanh was very ------ when he let Ly Thong and his mothers and wives.
    A. selfish              B. mean     C. naturism      D. naturalist

2.The orge was so ----------, and was a to catch Thach Sanh with its sharp clawns.
     A. fierce           B. mean              C. clever          D. ugly

3. Khoai was very -----------, but his landowner was -------.
     A. lazy-cunning       B. clever- brave         C. honest - wise    D. honest- cunning

4. TLuu Binh was very ------- to invite Duong Le to come and live wit him.

   A. selfish         B. kind        C.generous     D.mean

5.The King was very ---- to allow his daughter, Tien Dung, to travel to the many wonderful placess of the kingdom.

         A.wise        B. mean     C.kind     D. wicked

6. The Peacok waswell-known to be a/an------ animals, so he just applied black colour to the  Crow's feathers.

      A.hard-working      B. lazy       C. ugly     D. clever

7. The wife of the fisherman was very ------- when she demanded for bigger and bigger things.

  A.kind      B.generous          C. greedy        D. fierce