Choose the correct option A, B, C, or D for each gap in the passage:

1 điểm

A. has

B. had

C. has had

D. will have

Choose the best answers to complete the sentence:

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A. that day

B. this day

C. today

D. the day before

Choose the best answers to complete the sentence:

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A. who

B. what

C. how

D. when

IX. Read the passage below and choose the correct word to complete each numbered blank. Write your answers A, B, C or D on your answer sheet. (5 pts)

                               A POWERFUL INFLUENCE

There can be no (1) at all that the Internet has made a huge difference to our lives. Parents are worried that children spend too much time playing on the Internet, hardly (2)   doing anything else in their spare time. Naturally, parents are (3)   to find out why the Internet is so attractive, and they want to know if it can be harmful for their children. Should parents worry if their children are spending that much time (4)  their computers?

Obviously, if children are bent over their computers for hours, (5) in some game, instead of doing their homework, then something is wrong. Parents and children could decide how much use the child should (6) of the Internet, and the child should give his or her (7)    that it won’t interfere with homework. If the child is not (8)    to this arrangement, the parents can take more drastic (9)   . Dealing with a child’s use of the Internet is not much different from (10)   any other sort of bargain about behavior.

Part 4: Read the passage below carefully and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D to complete the questions.

Doing regular exercise or playing sports can be dangerous, especially if you are over 40. (23) _________, it is a very good idea to see your doctor before starting if you think you are not very fit. Some people try to do exercise or play sports too hard too soon, and as a result they cause themselves injuries that can take a long (24) _________ to heal.

However, it is not only older people (25) _________ should take care. Doctors report that many injuries such as backaches, sprained ankles (26) _________ pulled muscles, which can all be avoided if a little care is taken. (27) _________ you do injure yourself, rest for a while to allow your body to recover naturally. Above all, don’t push yourself because you think it is doing you good. On the contrary, you could do yourself permanent damage.

23.  A. Although               B. Therefore       C. However        D. But

24.  A. age                          B. way                C. day                D. time

25.  A. whom                     B. whose              C. which             D. who

26.  A. and                         B. or                   C. as                   D. but

27.  A. Unless                    B. Because          C. If                    D. Since

I. Choose the correct answers to complete the passage 

CARBON FOOTPRINTS

Everybody has a carbon footprint - it's the (1)__________of carbon dioxide we produce with any action or activity.(2)____________carbon dioxide contributes to 'greenhouse gases', our carbon footprints have a direct impact( 3)____________the environment. You can estimate your carbon footprint on any number of popular websites: if it's (4) _________, then you're probably leading a relatively green lifestyle. But (5)__________happens if it's big?

Well, the answer is that you can (6)_________it. This modern answer to the problem is for people to contribute to balancing the negative effects of their actions by using (7) ____________ fuels, recycling, reforestation and a number of other activities which are said to contribute to a lowering of (8)_________carbon dioxide.

1. a. number b. quality c. amount d. period

2. a. As b. Although c. However d. Due to

3. a. for b. to c. on d. in

4. a. small b. large c. free d. fine

5. a. when b. what c. why d. how

6. a. replace b. reuse c. increase d. balance

7. a. fossil b. leaded c. smoky d. green

8. a. moving b. lowering c. rising d. falling

Exercise 3. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. Nha Trang is one of the most important tourist hubs of Vietnam, thanks to its beautiful beaches with fine and clean sand and the clear ocean water with mild temperature all year round. There are several resort such as Vinpearl, Diamond Bay and Ana Mandara and amusement and water parks, in the city and on islands off the coast. The possibly most beautiful street of Nha Trang is Tran Phu Street along the seaside, sometimes referred to as the Pacific Coast Highway of Vietnam. Lying off Nha Trang is the Hon Tre Island (Bamboo Island), with a major resort operated by the Vinpearl Group. The Vinpearl Cable Car, a gondola lift system, links the mainland to the five-star resort and theme park on Hon Tre Island. 1. Why is Nha trang one of the most important tourist hubs of Viet Nam? A. Because it has beautiful beaches and fine clean sand B. Because it has clear ocean water and mild temperature C. Because it has beautiful beaches and clear water. D. Because it has fine clean sand and mild temperature. 2. According to the text, Diamond Bay is the name of a/an... A. resort B. amusement park C. water park D. island 3. Where are the resorts and parks? A. In the city B. In the city and on islands C. On islands only D. On islands and off the coast. 4. The Pacific Coast Highway of Vietnam refers to__________in Nha Trang. A. Hon Tre Island B. Vinpearl Group C. Ana Mandara Resort D.Tran Phu Street 5. The Vinpearl Cable Car is a ______________ . A. Five - star resort B. gondola lift system C. theme park D. main land link

Exercise 6A. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

Artists who…………(1) pictures on the pavement with chalk used to be a common sight of London, but there………(2) only a few left now. Sometimes the pictures are very good. This is proved by the fact that one of the ………….(3) favourite tricks is to draw a five-pound note and see a lot of people trying to ………………..(4) it up. The police usually treat pavement artists kindly and there is nothing in the law against drawing on the pavement……………….(5) the artist is so good that he gets a large……………..(6) around him and this prevents other people from passing freely along the street.

Exercise 6B - Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

        The Temple of Literature was (1) ___________ in 1070 under Ly Thanh Tong’s dynasty. The temple is divided into five courtyards. The first courtyard stretches (2) ___________ the main gate to Dai Trung gate. The second stands out with Khue Van Cac Pavilion. The third courtyard is (3)___________ doctor names were listed on stone tablets above tortoise backs. There are a total of 82 tombstones, with names and places of birth of 1307 doctors. The fourth courtyard is dedicated to Confucius and his 72 honoured students, as (4) ___________ as Chu Van An – a famous teacher known for his devotion to teaching. The last and also furthest courtyard is Thai Hoc house, which used to be the Imperial Academy (QuocTuGiam) – the first (5) ___________ of Vietnam. Thai Hoc house holds a small (6) ___________ of old time costumes for students and mandarins.

Exercise 6A. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

Artists who…………(1) pictures on the pavement with chalk used to be a common sight of London, but there………(2) only a few left now. Sometimes the pictures are very good. This is proved by the fact that one of the ………….(3) favourite tricks is to draw a five-pound note and see a lot of people trying to ………………..(4) it up. The police usually treat pavement artists kindly and there is nothing in the law against drawing on the pavement……………….(5) the artist is so good that he gets a large……………..(6) around him and this prevents other people from passing freely along the street.

Exercise 6B - Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

        The Temple of Literature was (1) ___________ in 1070 under Ly Thanh Tong’s dynasty. The temple is divided into five courtyards. The first courtyard stretches (2) ___________ the main gate to Dai Trung gate. The second stands out with Khue Van Cac Pavilion. The third courtyard is (3)___________ doctor names were listed on stone tablets above tortoise backs. There are a total of 82 tombstones, with names and places of birth of 1307 doctors. The fourth courtyard is dedicated to Confucius and his 72 honoured students, as (4) ___________ as Chu Van An – a famous teacher known for his devotion to teaching. The last and also furthest courtyard is Thai Hoc house, which used to be the Imperial Academy (QuocTuGiam) – the first (5) ___________ of Vietnam. Thai Hoc house holds a small (6) ___________ of old time costumes for students and mandarins.

Read the following passage then choose the best answer from the four options (marked A, B, C and D) to complete the numbered blanks in the passage. Identify your answers by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet.

           Although some groups of people have always lived outdoor in tents, camping as we know it today only began to be (1) _________ about 50 years ago. The increase in the use of cars and improvement in camping equipment have (2) __________ more people to travel longer (3) __________ into the countryside and to stay there in greater comfort.

           Many campers like to be (4) __________ themselves in quiet areas, so they (5)__________ their tent and food, and walk or cycle into the forests or the mountains. Others, preferring to be near people, drive to a public or privately-owned campsite (6) __________ has up-to-date facilities, (7)__________ hot showers and swimming pools.

           Whether campers are (8) ________ in the mountains or on a busy site, they should remember to (9)________ the area clean and tidy. In the forests, they must put out any fires and keep food hidden to avoid attracting (10) _________ animals.

1. A. fame                    B. popular                                C. favorite                 D. current

2. A. asked                    B. let                                         C. made                     D. allowed

3. A. parts                     B. directions                             C. voyages                D. distances

4. A. on                        B. by                                        C. at                          D. of

5. A. take                      B. make                                    C. pick                      D. do

6. A. where                   B. who                                     C. which                   D. when

7. A. such                     B. like                                       C. as                          D. just

8. A. lonely                   B. single                                   C. separate                D. alone

9. A. remain                  B. stay                                      C. keep                      D. let

10. A. wild                   B. natural                                 C. loose                     D. free

Exercise 3: Choose the best answers to complete the following sentences.

____ cigarettes for years, he was diagnosed with lung cancer.

A. Smoking                 B. Having smoked      C. Having been smoked          D. Being smoked

While ____ the historical building, they had to get some of the missing tiles specially made.

A. to restore                B. restore                     C. restoring                 D. being restored

I think ____ outside in the open air is much more enjoyable than ____ exercise in some stuffy gyms.

A. to walk – done                                            B. walking – doing

C. walk – to be doing                                      D. having walked – do

Authorities should warn people against ____ hazardous foods containing additives.

A. to be using              B. having used            C. using                       D. being used produced

____ contaminated water from a nearby river, lots of people in this village suffer from cancers.

A. Drinking                 B. Having drunk         C. Having been drunk             D. Drunk

Every member of the team praised him for ____ the team win the championship.

A. having helped         B. helping                   C. having been helped            D. being helped

There's someone ____ on the door. Come to see who he/she is.

A. knock                     B. knocking                 C. to knock                  D. having knocked

____ between the two attacks, the commander tried to prevent the enemy troops ____ their strength.

A. Without delaying – to gather                     B. By not delaying – from gathering

C. In delaying – for gathering                         D. Having delayed – without gathering

The power failure resulted in many of the underground trains ____ for up to one hour.

A. to delay                  B. to have delayed      C. to be delayed          D. being delayed

Did you actually see the boy ____ over the fence into Mr. Jones’ garden, or did you just hear other boys ____ about it?

A. jumping – talking                                       B. to jump – being talked

C. having jumped – to talk                             D. to be jumping – talk

Choose the correct answers A, B, or C to complete the sentences.

1. Many teenagers are not interested in learning how to ____________ their time and money.

A. manage                              B. come up with                     C. get around

2. Successful people are highly organised and _____________ in everything they do.

A. self-motivated                   B. trust                                   C. responsibility

3. Some of my classmates find learning basic _____________ like cleaning and cooking difficult.

A. confidence                         B. responsibilities                  C. life skills

4. To develop _____________ skills, please keep a diary for tasks and appointments.

A. decision-making                B. time-management              C. independent