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Choose the best answer (2.5 pts)
The building was totally _________________ in the fire.
a. destroyed b. repaired c. collapsed d. broken
___________ are funnel-shaped storms which pass overland below a thunderstorm.
a. Earthquakes b. Volcanoes c. Typhoons d. Tornadoes
Some designers have modernized the Aodai by printing ___________ on it.
a. lines of poetry b. words of poets c. poetic photos d. pictures of poems
The gentle lady ____________ before they said goodbye.
a. sent her new friend a hug b. sent a hug to her new friend
c. gave her new friend a hug d. gave a hug for her new friend
They left early ____________ the show was boring.
a. because b. although c. so d. but
I wish this entrance examination _____________ easier.
a. is b. had been c. were d. can be
We sheltered _________ the rain in a doorway.
a. for b. from c. under d. in
People use the Internet __________ many different purposes.
a. on b. in c. with d. for
“Thank you very much!” – “____________.”
a. Of course b. Indeed c. Not at all d. Nothing
“I’m afraid I’ve broken your rule.” – “__________________.”
a. Don’t mention it b. Not at all c. It’s the same d. Don’t worry about it
Error identification (0.5 pts)
After several hours(A) of discussion(B), the council final(C)agree with(D) the plan.
Poisonous(A) gases are plumped(B)into(C) the water(D) every day.
Read carefully and choose the best answer (1.5 pts)
__13__ an earthquake happens,people can die from lack of food, water, and medical supplies. The amount of destruction __14__ by an earthquake depends on where it happens, what time it happens, and how strong it is. It also depends __15__ types of buildings, soil conditions and population. Of the 6,000 earthquakes in the world each year, only about 15 cause great damage and many deaths.
If seismologists could __16__ earthquakes, we could save about 20,000 human lives each year. Man can control __17__ things about nature, __6__ we cannot control earthquakes.
a. After b. Before c. Until d. During
a. was caused b. is causing c. is caused d. caused
a. at b. on c. in d.to
a. is predicted b. predict c. predicting d. was predicted
a. some b. more c. much d. many
a. so b. but c. and d. too
True – False (1 pt)
Zamenhof invented a new language called Esperanto to improve understanding between people of different countries. He showed Esperanto to his friends to find out what they though about it. Later in the same year he went to study at university in Moscow. He wanted to improve Esperanto. Zamenhof‘s friends then work hard to spread the new language. They tried to persuade schools throughout the world to teach it. However, only a few people today speak Esperantobecause more and more people use English as a foreign language.
Esperanto is a new language.
Zamenhof went to Moscow to improve Esperanto.
His friends helped him to spread Esperanto.
More and more people use Esperanto today.
Word form (1.5 pts)
Most accidents can be avoided if people pay more __________________. (attend)
My father is a man whose ____________ is always his family. (prior)
He made a speech of ____________________ for the winners. (congratulate)
A ________________ eruption can cause severe damage to a large area. (volcano)
The storm has caused great _________ and rebuilding the city will take years. (destroy)
We all love him because of his _______________ and ___________. (generous / kind)
Verb form (1 pt)
I ___________________ from Mai for many months. (not hear)
“Did you see Lan before she left for Singapore?” “No, I wish I ________ her.” (see)
The firemen finally succeeded in _______________ out of forest fire. (put)
“Do you want to go to Ha Noi by bus or by train?” ”I would rather ____ by train.” (go)
Rewrite the sentences (2 pts)
I think you should apply for that job.
If _________________________________________________________________
Because of her carelessness, Lan broke the glass.
Because Lan ________________________________________________________________
What about organizing a charity event to raise money.
I suggest that a charity