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1; the second-hand car patrick bought was almost new ..................it was made in the 1990s
a or b although c because d however
2 were you able to find the person ..................wallet you fond ?
a who b which c whose d that
3 lan : let's go to vung tau on the weekend
tom :.......... a yes , please b yes , let's c that's a fine day d that's a good trip
4 i will give you another hour to ............................. up your mind a give b go c make d take
5 dick ..................in london when i last saw him
a is working b was working c has worked d has been working
6 i wish i ........................... a lot of money but i do not
a have earned b earn c earned d will earn
7 egypt is famous .......................ancient pyraminds
a on b for c from d to
8 designers have taken ..................................... from many things in life a inspiration b inspire c inspired d inspiring
9 dasy : that's an excellent drawing , hoa
hoa :....................................
a that's a good idea
b thank you
c well done
d i am sorry
10 that's a nice coat , and the colour .......................you well
a suits b matches c fits d agrees
11 linda : would you like some bread ?
miss hoa : ................................ i am rather hungry
a no , i would not
b yes , please
c yes , i like
d no , thanks
12 tan usually wears uniform ar school . at home , he wears .......................clothes a formal b national c occasional d casual 13 peter : can you come for dinner tonight
? john : ................................. i have a lot of things to do
a i agree b i'm afraid not c good idea d it's all right
14 this is the best movie ............................. i have seen a who b whom c where d that
1 where ................... you go if you have a car ? a will b are c would d were
2 you will fail the exam , ...........................you study harder a as b if c unless d although
3 if i ............................ a bird , i would be a dove a are b were c am d is
4 if today .............................sunday , we .......................to the beach a is / would go b were / would go c will be / will go d were / will go
5 if it .................... this morning , i will not to out a rain b rained c rains d raining
6 nobody hates you ! it is all in your ......................................... a imagine b imaginary c imagining d imagination
7 i am poor , so i can not buy a car a if i am rich , i can buy a car b if i were rich , i can buy a car c if i were rich , i could buy a car d if i were rich , i will buy a car
8 water these plants or they will die a if you did not water these plants , they will die b if you water these plants , they will die c if i do not water these plants , they will die d if you are watering these plants , they will die
9 where is lan ? _parhaps she is working a she may be working b she can be working c she must be working d she will be working 10 nam will probalby be there a nam is here b nam might be there c she must be there d nam might not be there
11 the house ............................. shakespeare was born is open to the public a where b which c that d when
1 2 a .......................... was a person who went through city streets shouted the latest news a town crier b magician c singer d clown
13 if he spoke english more slowly , she ......................... so many mistakes a will not make b would not make c did not make d made
6. Lan wishes she _________a long vacation.
A. has B. had C. have D. having
7. He saw that film _________7.00 p.m _________Sunday.
A. on-from B. in-at C. at-at D. at-on
8. You watching sports, _________, Peter?
A. do you B. aren’t you C. don’t you D. doesn’t he
9. You shouldn’t eat_________. It’s not good for your health.
A. quick B. quickly C. fastly D. slow
10. Minh got wet _________he forgot his umbrella.
A. so B. because C. and D. therefore
11. The girl _________is standing near the window is my sister.
A. who B. when C. where D. in which
12. We _________Nam since he left school.
A. met B. meet C. meeting D. haven’t met
13. Do you mind_________me home?
A. taking B. take C. took D. to take
14. This building_________in 1980.
A. built B. builds C. was built D. is built
15. She asked me_________ at English.
A. if I was good B. if was I good C. if I good D. if I am good
16. If you_________your passport, you will be in trouble.
A. lost B. lose C. would lose D. losing
17. What’s the name of the man_________gave us a gift?
A. he B. which C. who D. whose
18. The librarian asked us_________so much noise.
A. not to make B. no make C. not making D. don’t make
19. We have lived in this flat_________five years.
A. ago B. for C. since D. already
20. I really enjoyed the disco. It was great, _________?
A. isn’t it B. is it C. wasn’t it D. weren’t it
1. That director __ a big company.
a, guides b,runs c, lead d,goes
2. She wishes that she__ the meeting last weeks.
a, attended b, attends c, had attended d,would attend
3. We should make our effort to contribute __ our sports team.
a, for b,to c,at d,on
4. I did not come to the party because I __
a, do not invite
b, was not invited.
c, am not invited.
d, did not invite
5. We accused him __a live.
a, to telling
b, to tell
c, in telling
d, of telling
Choose the word or the phrase or sentence that best completes each unfinished sentence below or that best keeps the meaning of the original sentence if it is substituted for the underlined word or phrase.
1. They ... in that house for several months
A. live B. lived C. have lived D. are living
2. Lan and Maryam are penpals. They ... each other twice a month
A. writing B. write C. has written D. wrote
3. A: Would you like to have lunch with us ? B: ..........
A. All right B. Yes, I would C. No, I wouldn't like D. Yes, I'd love to
4. A: Congratulations on your winning. B: ..........
A. You're welcome B. That's very kind of you C. No, thanks D. Yes, of course
5. A: Shall I get a taxi for you ? B: ..........
A. Yes, I'd love to B. Oh, that would be nice C. Let's do D. Yes, why not ?
6. A: Could you mail this letter for me, please ? B: ...........
A. No, I could't B. I'll try C. Yes, here it is D. I'm sorry, I can't
7. A: How about going out to dinner tonight ? B: ..........
A. Oh, thank you B. Yes, please C. No, I don't want to D. I'm afraid not
8. Family members who live apart try to be together at Tet
A. beside B. away C. near D. close
9. Would you mind lending me your bike ?
A. Yes, here it is B. No, not at all C. Yes, let's D. Good idea
10. Why don't we go for a picnic this weekend ?
A. What do you suggest ? B. Yes, please C. How's that ? D. That's a good idea
11. She often goes ... church to pray because her religion is Islam
A. on B. at C. of D. to
12. That teacher is a (n) ... one. His pupils like his sense of humor
A. amusing B. amused C. amusement D. self - amused
13. The class is ... control because of the game
A. off B. away from C. out of D. below
14. Give her a telephone to ring ... she gets lost
A. whether B. unless C. untill D. incase
15. The party, at ... I was the guest honor, was extremely enjoyable
A. where B. that C. who D. which
16. The children ... to the zoo
A. were enjoyed take B. enjoyed being taken C. were enjoyed taking D. enjoyed taking
17. Go and get me some coffee, .......... ?
A. shall we B. shan't we C. will you D. won't you
18. He was unwilling to explain the reason ... his absence
A. why B. for C. of D. that
19. I'd have told you if I ... the book
A. had seen B. should have seen C. saw D. would have seen
20. He was so tired that he wasn't capable ... driving himself home
A. to B. for C. of D. from
Choose the word or the phrase or sentence that best completes each unfinished sentence below or that best keeps the meaning of the original sentence if it is substituted for the underlined word or phrase.
1. They ... in that house for several months
A. live B. lived C. have lived D. are living
2. Lan and Maryam are penpals. They ... each other twice a month
A. writing B. write C. has written D. wrote
3. A: Would you like to have lunch with us ? B: ..........
A. All right B. Yes, I would C. No, I wouldn't like D. Yes, I'd love to
4. A: Congratulations on your winning. B: ..........
A. You're welcome B. That's very kind of you C. No, thanks D. Yes, of course
5. A: Shall I get a taxi for you ? B: ..........
A. Yes, I'd love to B. Oh, that would be nice C. Let's do D. Yes, why not ?
6. A: Could you mail this letter for me, please ? B: ...........
A. No, I could't B. I'll try C. Yes, here it is D. I'm sorry, I can't
7. A: How about going out to dinner tonight ? B: ..........
A. Oh, thank you B. Yes, please C. No, I don't want to D. I'm afraid not
8. Family members who live apart try to be together at Tet
A. beside B. away C. near D. close
9. Would you mind lending me your bike ?
A. Yes, here it is B. No, not at all C. Yes, let's D. Good idea
10. Why don't we go for a picnic this weekend ?
A. What do you suggest ? B. Yes, please C. How's that ? D. That's a good idea
11. She often goes ... church to pray because her religion is Islam
A. on B. at C. of D. to
12. That teacher is a (n) ... one. His pupils like his sense of humor
A. amusing B. amused C. amusement D. self - amused
13. The class is ... control because of the game
A. off B. away from C. out of D. below
14. Give her a telephone to ring ... she gets lost
A. whether B. unless C. untill D. in case
15. The party, at ... I was the guest honor, was extremely enjoyable
A. where B. that C. who D. which
16. The children ... to the zoo
A. were enjoyed take B. enjoyed being taken C. were enjoyed taking D. enjoyed taking
17. Go and get me some coffee, .......... ?
A. shall we B. shan't we C. will you D. won't you
18. He was unwilling to explain the reason ... his absence
A. why B. for C. of D. that
19. I'd have told you if I ... the book
A. had seen B. should have seen C. saw D. would have seen
20. He was so tired that he wasn't capable ... driving himself home
A. to B. for C. of D. from
1 when .......... a dictionary , you need to be able to understand the symbols and the abbreviations it contains a using b having used c to use d use
2 how can i know ............book is yours ? they are so alike a what b which c this d the 3 .................. paul brings the money for lunch , we will go right down the cafeteria a since b now that c as soon as d until
4 you have never been to nha trang , ..........................? a have you b have not you c you have d you have not
5 she will visit us as soon as she arrives ................thai nguyen city a at b in c on d to 6 the smaller the room is , the ............smaller........... furniture it needs a fewer d more 7 who is the .....................of the three girls ? a pretty b prettier c more pretty d prettiest 8 the secretary to ............................... i talking did not know where the meeting was a whom b which c that d who i have to be present at eight oclock and so ............................. a are you b do you c have you d you
1 people in israel are going to celebrate their festival .................is called passover
a whose b who c which d where
2 ...............................i was really tired , i could not sleep
a even though b so c therefore d because of
3 mai : i have just got a job in an international bank in hanoi hoa : ................................................
a you 're welcome b congratulations c that's a good idea d never mind
4 your sister works in a foreign company , .......................she ?
a is not b did not c was not d doesn't
5 ...............................monday morning , there is a school meeting 7.00 am and 8.00 am
a in b for c on d at
cau 2 : fill the blanks with the correct of the words given
1 the internet has ..............INCREASINGLY........... developed and become a part of our daily life (increase )
2 ............UNLUCKILY..........., the typhoon did not cause any damage on the village (luck)
3 our teachers are having a plan to ..........MODERNIZE................ teaching aids (modern)
4 all of us should save ...............NATURAL..........resources ( nature )
5 do you know how many ...............CELEBRATIONS............there are in bac giang province in january ? ( celebrate )
cau 3 : use the correct verb form :
1 yesterday when we (visit ) ............VISITED........ long , he (clean) .............WAS CLEANING.......... the floor
2 my father gave up ( smoke ) ..........SMOKING............ten moths ago
3 please do not make so much noise . i ( study ) .......................AM STUDYING..........................
4 my sister (work) ................HAS WORKED................for samsung cooperation since 2014
Choose the best answer to complete each of the following senteces.
6. The ________ second language in Malaysia is English.
A. primary B. tradition C. compulsory D. instruction
7. The Ao Dai is the ________dress of Vietnamese women.
A. modern B. convenient C. traditional D. most fashionable
8. Mrs Hoa will stay in London ________Monday ________ Friday. A. between / to B. from / to C. on / until D. on / to
9. It doesn’t rain ________ the dry season.
A. on B. at C. in D. between
10. Nobody can finish that test on time, _______?
A. can’t they B. can she C. can he D. can they
11. Mrs Baker has taught English in Hanoi_______ half a month.
A. for B. at C. since D. during
12. I wish I _______ in your position.
A. was B. will be C. were D. have been
13. He asked me if I _______ able to start the journey early the following day.
A. would be B. were C. will be D. am
14. This summer resort is absolutely wonderful and I’d _______ it to any one.
A. recommend B. talk C. accommodate D. praise
15. We had to walk since we couldn’t _______ to take a bus. A. afford B. be weathy C. supply D. furnish
16. Our life would be very difficult without _______.
A. luxury furniture B. water C. savings-labor machines D. electricity
17. After retiring, my aunt spent her luxury on an expensive holiday.
A. dollars B. accounts C. saving D. cheques
18. A lot of people left school at 16 and they now _______leaving so early.
A. sorry B. regret C. confuse D. worry
19. Remember _______ the door before going to bed. A. locking B. to lock C. locked D. not locking
20. Nancy talks as if she _______ everythiong. Đ THI CHÍNH TH C ỀỨ A. knows B. knew C. had known D. not know
21. Many things which we can do now couldn’t _______ years ago. A. do B. done C. being done D. be done
22. When I first visited Moscow, I couldn’t get used to _______ the cold weather.
A. with B. to C. for D. in
23. They insisted that she _______ the party.
A. attended B. attends C. to attend D. attend
24. We can’t go wrong if we _______ the instructions.
A. follow B. take C. guide D. keep
25. If you _______ mentioned it, nobody would ever have known.
A. shouldn’t B. didn’t C. hadn’t D. wouldn’t have
26. A large number of inhabitantshave made _____ on how to protect the environment.
A. suggest B. to suggest C. suggested D. suggestion
27. Mary put a _______ on the letter.
A. five-cents stamp B. five-cent stamp C. stamp of five cents D. five-cent stamps
28. We quarrel _______ the choice of a house.
A. on B. over C. for D. to
29. There were a lot of people at my friend’s wedding party last Sunday, only a few of _______ I had met before.
A. who B. whose C. whom D. which
30. You should have known that Anne could not keep a secret. Never again _______her anything.
A. will tell B. will I tell C. I tell D. I will tell
31. It rains so _______ that we can’t go out now.
A. very hard B. hard enough C. hard D. hardly
32. She had changed so much that _______ anyone recognized her.
A. almost B. hardly C. not D. nearly
33. Would you like a beer? – Not while I’m _______.
A. in the act B. in order C. on duty D. under control
34. Malaysia is divided _______ two regions.
A. to B. into C. in D. on
35. The reason I left is _______ I was bored.
A. why B. that C. while D. for
36. I came _______ an old friend while I was walking along the street. A. across B. into C. up D. for
37. Everyone _______ Tom was invited to the party.
A. as B. from C. but D. for
38. The chemistry book _______ was a little expensive.
A. I bought B. that I bought it C. I bought that D. what I bought
39. If you_______ to my advice in the first place, you wouldn’t be in this mess now.
A. listen B. will listen C. listened D. hed listened
40. I am late because my alarm clock didn’t _______ this morning.
A. come on B. ring out C. go off D. turn on
41. We have decided to _______ the money for the local secondary school.
A. beg B. collect C. raise D. rise
42. She didn’t get _______ well with her boss, so she left the company.
A. at B. on C. through D. up
43. I think you need to have _______.
A. your fridge repaired B. repair you fridge C. fridge repaired D. repair your fridge
44. She used to work as a typist, _______ she?
A. did B. didn’t C. use D. wouldn’t
45. There isn’t _______ foreign news in the paper.
A. a lot B. lots C. many D. much
46. A person who can’t speak and hear is called _______.
A. a character B. a deaf C. a blind D. a deaf-mute
47. Her room seemed warmer with nice _______ on the wall. A. booth B. poster C. shelf D. curtain
48. My parents will _______ their wedding anniversary next month. A. make B. celebrate C. remember D. promise
49. The meeting was _______ in the park last week.
A. revived B. held C. developed D. joined
50. If you don’t understand many words, you can _______ them up in the dictionary on that table.
A. look B. get C. find D. finish
51. The _______ in Vietnam usually begins in December and ends in July.
A. football match B. football team C. football fan D. football season
52. He is a person who loves parties. He is always the first ______ and the last ______ .
A. to come / to leave B. to come / living A. coming / leaving D. coming / to leave
53. There are _______ methods and inventions to use solar energy.
A. energy-saving B. energy-saved C. saved-energy D. energy-save
54. Hello. Is that 21045? Please put me ________ to the manager.
A. across B. through C. over D. up
55. So little ________ that the neighbors could not settle their differences.
A. they agreed B. agreed did they C. did they agree D. they did agree
56. Which do you want, this pen or that one? – I want ________.
A. both B. all C. them D. other
57. “ The last time I saw him was in 1999” means________. A. I have usually seen him since 1999. B. I have not seen him since 1999 C. i have not seen him for 1999 D. I saw him since 1999
58. It’s difficult to pay one’s bill when price keep ________. A. raising B. growing C. gaining D. rising
59. After ________ to make a speech at the ceremony, John stayed up late to write it down.
A. telling B. having told C. being told D. has told
60. The dentist told him to open it mouth _________.
A. broad B. ide ư C. broadly D. idely ư
61. Venice, ________ has o lot of old houses built on water, is a city in Italy.
A. where B. which C. that D. whose
62. Twenty miles _________ a long way to walk.
A. are B. was C. is D. were
63. The children enjoy ________ soccer after school.
A. to play B. play C. played D. playing
64. Jenny said that she had to leave ________. A. the following day B. tonight C. this afternoon D. now
65. My sister has just bought a small house ________ of the town.
A. in the district B. in the edge C. in the suburb D. on the outskirts
66. She forgot ________ off the gas before going out.
A. turning B. to turn C. turn D. turned
67. My youngest brother always wanted to be an actor when she ________ up. A. grew B. brought C. settled D. came
68. If you like skiing, there’s ski ________ under an hour’s drive from Madrid.
A. station B. resort C. place D. port
69. The word “jeans” comes from a kind of ________ that was made in Europe.
A. furniture B. tool C. material D. clothes
70. I’d like to live somewhere by the Mediterranean ________ i love the sun.
A. because B. because of C. however D. but
71. Bob told me he ________ that book.
A. read already B. have just read C. had read D. already read 72. Danny was out when I came, ________ I left a message.
A. so B. so that C. such D. such that
73. The guard told the prisoner ________.
A. not to smoke B. to not smoke C. not smoking D. no smoking
74. Some of my friends are taking extra classes in English ________ become tourist guides.
A. so that B. so as C. in order to D. so long to
75. Easter is a joyful festival which is________ in many country.
A. celebrator B. celebrate C. celebrating D. celebrated
76. She could find the book _______ at the library_______ at the bookstore. A. rather/than B.so/as C. such/as D. neither/nor 77. After I _______ the grass, it _______ to rain.
A. have water/ will begin B. water/ began C. had watered/ began D. had watered/ will have begun
78. He is the most effective _______ in the city.
A. action B. act C. activist D. activity
79. I am _______ of making excuses for your rudeness to our friends.
A. annoyed B. worried C. tired D. angry
80. Please don’t disturb me _______ there is something urgent. A. if B. or C. otherwise D. unless
6. The second language in Malaysia is English, which is compulsory.
7. The Ao Dai is the traditional dress of Vietnamese women.
8. Mrs. Hoa will stay in London from Monday to Friday.
9. It doesn't rain during the dry season.
10. The correct answer is D, can they.
11. Mrs. Baker has taught English in Hanoi for half a month.
12. I wish I were in your position.
13. He asked me if I would be able to start the journey early the following day.
14. I'd recommend this summer resort to anyone.
15. We had to walk since we couldn’t afford to take a bus.
16. Our life would be very difficult without electricity.
17. After retiring, my aunt spent her savings on an expensive holiday.
18. A lot of people regret leaving school at 16.
19. Remember to lock the door before going to bed.
20. Nancy talks as if she knows everything.
21. Many things which we can do now couldn't be done years ago.
22. When I first visited Moscow, I couldn't get used to the cold weather.
23. They insisted that she attend the party.
24. We can’t go wrong if we follow the instructions.
25. If you hadn't mentioned it, nobody would ever have known.
26. A large number of inhabitants suggested ways to protect the environment.
27. Mary put a five-cent stamp on the letter.
28. We quarrel over the choice of a house.
29. There were a lot of people at my friend’s wedding party last Sunday, only a few of whom I had met before.
30. Never again will I tell her anything.
31. It rains so hard that we can’t go out now.
32. She had changed so much that hardly anyone recognized her.
33. Not while I'm on duty.
34. Malaysia is divided into two regions.
35. The reason I left is that I was bored.
36. I came across an old friend while I was walking along the street.
37. Everyone but Tom was invited to the party.
38. The chemistry book that I bought was a little expensive.
39. If you had listened to my advice in the first place, you wouldn’t be in this mess now.
40. I am late because my alarm clock didn’t go off this morning.
41. We have decided to raise the money for the local secondary school.
42. She didn't get on well with her boss, so she left the company.
43. I think you need to have your fridge repaired.
44. She used to work as a typist, didn't she?
45. There isn't much foreign news in the paper.
46. A person who can’t speak and hear is called a deaf-mute.
47. Her room seemed warmer with nice curtains on the wall.
48. My parents will celebrate their wedding anniversary next month.
49. The meeting was held in the park last week.
50. If you don't understand many words, you can look them up in the dictionary on that table.
51. The football season in Vietnam usually begins in December and ends in July.
52. He is a person who loves parties. He is always the first to come and the last to leave.
53. There are various methods and inventions to use solar energy.
54. Please put me through to the manager.
55. So little did they agree that the neighbors could not settle their differences.
56. I want this one.
57. "The last time I saw him was in 1999" means I have not seen him since 1999.
58. It's difficult to pay one's bill when prices keep rising.
59. After being told to make a speech at the ceremony, John stayed up late to write it down.
60. The dentist told him to open his mouth broadly.
61. Venice, which has a lot of old houses built on water, is a city in Italy.
62. Twenty miles is a long way to walk.
63. The children enjoy playing soccer after school.
64. Jenny said that she had to leave tonight.
65. My sister has just bought a small house on the outskirts of the town.
66. She forgot to turn off the gas before going out.
67. My youngest brother always wanted to be an actor when he grew up.
68. If you like skiing, there's a ski resort under an hour's drive from Madrid.
69. The word "jeans" comes from a kind of material that was made in Europe.
70. I’d like to live somewhere by the Mediterranean, as I love the sun.
71. Bob told me that he had read that book.
72. Danny was out when I came, so I left a message.
73. The guard told the prisoner not to smoke.
74. Some of my friends are taking extra classes in English to become tourist guides.
75. Easter is a joyful festival which is celebrated in many countries.
76. She could find the book neither at the library nor at the bookstore.
77. After I had watered the grass, it began to rain.
78. He is the most effective activist in the city.
79. I am tired of making excuses for your rudeness to our friends.
80. Please don't disturb me unless there is something urgent.
PART I: (3.0 pts) Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C, or D) which best completes each sentence. Circle the letter you choose.
1. Your plan was completely _______. It didn’t work at all.
A. used B. useful C. useless D. usefully
2. Claire wanted to make tea, _______ she heated some water.
A. so B. but C. although D. so that
3. A man from our village, ________ children I teach, was on T.V. last night.
A. who B. whom C. where D. whose
4. I am responsible for the preparation,________?
A. aren’t I B. am I C. am not I D. don’t I
5. _____ I use your car?- Of course. Here’s the key.
A. May B. Must C. Need D. Should
6. “Would you like a glass of green tea?”
A. No, let’s not. B. No, I don’t. C. No, thanks. D. No, I wouldn’t.
7. Peter behaved so badly at the party. I wish I _______ him.
A. do not invite B. did not invite C. had not invited D. would not invite
8. That car runs at _______ speed of 180 miles _______ hour.
A. the / an B. a / the C. a / a D. the / a
9. We need _______ money to send our son to Oxford University.
A. a large sum of B. a few of C. many D. lot of
10. Mary was the_______________ of the three sisters.
A. clever B. clever as C. cleverer D. cleverest
11. I didn’t have an umbrella, so I got wet.
A. If I had had an umbrella, I wouldn’t get wet.
B. If I had had an umbrella, I would get wet.
C. I had had an umbrella, I wouldn’t have got wet.
D. Had I had an umbrella, I wouldn’t have got wet.
12. The president refused to make any judgement ______ the situation.
A. on B. with C. about D. to
13. I am fed ______ hanging around here with nothing to do.
A. up on B. out of C. up with D. by
14. The test is taking place ______ a week’s time.
A. in B. at C. for D. on
15. You can borrow this car if you promise to look ______ it carefully.
A. into B. at C. after D. up
PART III: (2.5 pts) Write the correct FORM of each bracketed verb in the numbered spaces provided in the column on the right. (0) has been done as an example.
I woke up while the flight attendant (0. serve ) breakfast. I (1.come)home after a long time abroad. I had been away for over twenty years. I wondered whether things (2.change) much. The plane landed and the bus (3. take) us to the terminal building. After I (4. collect) my luggage, I walked out of the baggage hall. I had a big surprise. Almost half my family (5. be) there to meet me. It was wonderful.
“You (6. not recognize) the old town,” my sister told me. “Almost everything (7. change) since you last saw it. The old town hall (8. destroy) by a fire about five years ago. They (9.build) a new one at the moment. They (10. build) it for the past three years in fact, but they haven’t finished it yet.
0. was serving
1/__was serving_
2/__had come___
3/___changed__
4/__had collect__
5/___was____
6/didn't recognize
7/_has change__
8/__was destroyed
9/__are building_
10___have built
PART V: (1.0 pt) Read the following passage and circle the answers A, B, C or D which is most accurate according to the information given in the passage.
Laptop computers are popular all over the world. People use them on trains and airplanes, in airports and hotels. These laptops connect people to their workplace. In the United States today, laptops also connect students to their classroom.
Westlake College in Virginia will start a laptop computer program that allows students to do schoolwork anywhere they want. Within five years, each of the 1500 students at the college will receive a laptop. The laptops are part of a $10 million computer program at Westlake, a 100-year-old college. The students with laptops will also have access to the Internet. In addition, they will be able to use email to “speak” with their teachers, their classmates, and their families. However, the most important part of the laptop program is that students will be able to use computers without going to computer labs. They can work with it at home, in a fast food restaurant or under the trees- anywhere at all!
At Westlake College, more than 60 percent of the staff use computers. The laptops will allow all teachers to use computers in their lessons. As one Westlake teacher said, “Here we are in the middle of Virginia and we’re giving students
a window on the world. They can see everything and do everything.”
1. The main purpose of the laptop program is to give each student a laptop to _____.
A. use for their schoolwork B. access the Internet
C. work at home D. connect them to libraries
2. Why is the word “speak” in the second paragraph in quotation marks?
A. They don’t really talk.
B. They use the computer language.
C. Laptops have speakers.
D. None of the above reasons is correct.
3. Which of the following is true about Westlake College?
A. All teachers use computers.
B. 1500 students have laptops.
C. It is an old college in America.
D. Students there can do everything.
4. A window on the world in the last paragraph means that students can _____.
A. attend lectures on information technology
B. travel around the world
C. get information from around the world
D. have free laptops
PART VII: (2.0 pts) Read the following passage carefully and choose the best word, A, B, C, or D to fill in each gap.
Can you imagine what Thomas Edison’s life was like in the years after he had invented the electric lamp? Many things had to be invented and built before electric lamps could really _____(1)______ by all; machines to _____(2)______ the electricity each home ; things ____(3)_____ it certain that the electricity in the wires did not ____(4)_____ fires; things to send electricity ____(5)_____ the right places.
Everything that was ____(6)_____ had to be thought of and ____(7)____ by Edison and the men who worked with him. There was no place where they could buy the things they ____(8)____ . Edison made 360 inventions or ___(9)_____ in order to send electric power to ____(10)____ it was wanted.
1. A. use B. used C. be used D. be using
2. A. measure B. test C. obtain D. take
3. A. make B. to make C. making D. to be made
4. A. like B. put C. start D. begin
5. A. to B. by C. at D. in
6. A. obtained B. accepted C. tried D. needed
7. A. building B. built C. was building D. build
8. A. need B. are needing C. were needing D. needed
9. A. less B. least C. much D. more
10. A. whoever B. wherever C. whatever D. whenever
SECTION II: WRITING (6.5 pts)
PART I: (2.5 pts) Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it.
1. We like to lie on the beach all day.
® We enjoy _____lying on the beach all day._______________
2. My mother never allows me to go out alone at night.
® My mother never lets________me go out alone at night._______
3. If you don’t start working hard now, you won’t be able to pass the final test.
® Unless______you start working hard now, you won’t be able to pass the final test.________
4. I was sick with the flu, I still had to study for the test.
à Although__________I was sick with the flu, I had to study for the test.______
5. The tea is too hot for me to drink.
® It is such________a hot tea that I cann't drink_________
6. You forgot to switch on the washing machine, didn’t you?
® You didn’t_remember to switch on the washing machine, did you?
8. The doctor suggested we should walk every day for extra exercise.
® The doctor recommended us__to walk every day for extra exercise.
10. “ How many survivors are there?”, asked the journalist.
® The journalist asked____me how many survivors there were