TEST 14

TEST 14

I- Phonetics (p)

Choose the word which has bold part pronounced differently from the others (p)

1-laugh plough enough cough
2-myth both with sixth
3-wants says looks laughs
4-candy sandy handy many
5-name natural native nation

Choose the word which has different stress pattern (p)

1-purpose remote control respond
2-intermediate documentary psychedelic communicate
3-inspiration collection reputation limitation
4-scenery dormitory minority territory
5-interactive experience commercial linguistics

II- Read the passage then answer the questions (p)

Alfred Bernard Nobel (1833-1896) a Swedish scientist was the first man to make dynamite. He allowed his invention to be used in peace. However, he saw it being used in war to destroy things, he was extremely unhappy. On his death, he left all his money to be spent upon a prize every year. The Nobel Prize is now one of the greatest prizes that a person can even receive. It is given every year for the best work in one of the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Medicine, Literature and Peace. Some of the world’s greatest scientists are asked to choose who should be given the prizes
What Nobel’s invention about?
How was he when he knew his invention being used for bad purpose?
Did he give all his money to his relatives on his death?
What is his money used for?
Can we choose who should be given the prizes? If not, who can?

III- Use the correct form of the words in brackets to complete sentences (p)

Trung and his brother like (act)_________________ movie very much
Many rural areas in Viet Nam have been (urban)_________________
His sence of humor (distinct)__________________ from other students
He is looking (appreciate)__________________ thinner
The (beg)__________________ sat there asking for money
We had to take out a (lend)__________________ form the bank to buy the car
Mr.Thanh is having (treat)__________________ for his bad back
There are more and more people are concerning about (environment)__________________ pollution
Years letter, she passed me in the street without even the smallest of (recognize)__________________
Snata Claus is based on the (describe)__________________ of Saint Nicholas in a poem
IV- Complete the passage below (p)

Manchester has a population __________________ about 5 million but it is not the capital of Britain. London is the __________________ and it is the biggest city in Britain. But Manchester is the wettest! In Manchester, it rains in spring, summer, fall and winter! The city is very noisy and there __________________ a lot of pollution. There are a lot of cars but there aren’t many bikes and motorbikes __________________ of the weather. Usually, people drive their cars to work and children _________________ a bus to school. Near the city there are a lot of lakes and mountains. People often __________________walking there on the weekend. When the weather is nice, they sometimes __________________ a picnic – but that is only a _________________ days a year! But Manchester also _________________ a lot of cinemas and theaters so there is always something to do on the weekend

V- Choose the best answers (p)

1- When you have the hiccups, you should ________ your breath
A-take B-cut off C-hold D-miss
2- In Britain, children have to start school _________ the age of five
A-from B-at C-in D-after
3- The _________ of the United States is in New York
A-headquarters B-capital C-middle D-center
4- Nobody is ready to go, _________?
A-isn’t he B-is he C-aren’t they D-are they
5- _________ happens, I shall stand by you
A-whatever B-however C-forever D-although
6- A view is something you _________
A-taste B-wear C-see D-hear
7- I telephoned the station to make _________ of the time of the train
A-sure B-true C-real D-right
8- I find it hard to do the washing-up so I decided to buy a _________
A-washing machine B-dishwasher C-vacuum D-kettle
9- She is looking at herself at the __________
A-window B-mirror C-lake D-glasses
10-A laser beam can cut _________ metals
A-into B-through C-off D-out

VI- Fill in each gap with a suitable word to complete the passage (p)

NHA TRANG – COASTAL CITY
Nha Trang is a nice resort and _______________ ideal center for relaxation. Nha Trang has many beautiful mountains and lakes, Cham towers, hot springs and architectural works. However, _______________ speaking about Nha Trang, people always mention its beach in the