Bai kiem tra so 2 hoc ki 2-av 8

TEST 45’ (**)
Choose the best answer (3 ms)
When we were in Italy, we spent a few days ………..Venice.(at, on, in, to)
They are good friends. They ……….each other for a long time.(know, have known, knew, were knowing)
How about ………to Thai Binh market? (going, to go, went, gone)
“What ………….in New york?” – “It’s very cold and humid.” (the weather like, does the weather like, the weather is like, is the weather like)
“ ……………….to come and have dinner with us?” – “I’d love to but I’m busy.” (Do you want, Would you mind, Would you like, Could you please)
Can you tell me where ……….? (she does, does she, she is, is she)
I was reading ………my sisters were palying with their dolls. (when, while, at which, at time)
Millions of Christmas cards …………….every year. (were sent, are sent, send, is sending)
I take part ………….most youth activities of my school. (of, on, to, in)
Jane saw her old friend while she ……the street. (crossed, is crossing, was crossing, crosses)
He had his father ……his watch. (fixed, fixing, to fix, fix)
I saw him ……..the flowers in the garden. (watering, watered, be watered, be watering)
II.Read the passage, then answer the questions (2ms)
Vietnam ‘s New year is celebrated according to the Lunar calendar. It is officially known as Tet Nguyen Dan, or Tet. It begins between January twenty-first and February nineteen. The exact date changes from year to year. Vietnamese people usually make preparations for the holiday several weeks before hand. They tidy their houses, cook special food, clean and make offerings on the family altars. On the new Year’s Eve, people sit up to midnight to see the new year in, then they put on new clothes and give one another the greetings of the season. Tet lasts ten days.The first three days are the most important. Vietnamese people believe that how people act during those days will influence the whole year. As a result, they make every effort to avoid arguments and smile as much as possible.
What is Vietnam’s New Year known as?
When does the Lunar New Year begin?
What do Vietnamese people usually do to prepare for Tet?
What do people do on the New Year’s Eve?
III. Change the following sentences into passive voice (1.5ms)
1. Clement Clarke Moore wrote the poem “A visit from Saint Nicholas”
2. They performed Christmas songs for people in town.
3. Santa Claus gave the children presents on Christmas Eve.
IV> Fill in the blanks with the suitable prepositions (1m)
John is fond ……..music.
We thanked them …….all their help.
Are you interested ………a harvest festival?
Wine is made …….grapes.
V Put the verb in the correct form, to-infinitive or V-ing (1.5ms)
It was late, so we decided ……..(take) a taxi home.
We were hungry, so I suggested …………..(have) dinner early.
When I’m tired, I enjoy …………..(watch) television.
VI. Rewrite these sentences, using reported speech (1m)
Charles said, “I’m living in London now.”
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He said to us, “You are my best friends.”
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