2. She has drawn this picture for 2 days.
=> This picture_____________________

3.Lan doesn't like getting up early in winter. 
=> Lan detests______________

4.It isn't a good idea for you to put so much salt in the soup.
=>You shouldn't___________________________

5.Because she learned very hard, she could pass the exam easily.
=> She learned_____________________________

6. Mai thinks skateboarding is more exciting than playing football
=> Mai thinks playing football__________________________

7.People held Elephant Race Festival in Don Village
=> Elephant Race Festival__________________

8. Playing games is one of my interest.
=> I am interest ______________

9. Although the weather was terrible, we had a good time.
=> In spite of___________________________

2. She has drawn this picture for 2 days.
=> This picture_____________________

3.Lan doesn't like getting up early in winter. 
=> Lan detests______________

4.It isn't a good idea for you to put so much salt in the soup.
=>You shouldn't___________________________

5.Because she learned very hard, she could pass the exam easily.
=> She learned_____________________________

6. Mai thinks skateboarding is more exciting than playing football
=> Mai thinks playing football__________________________

7.People held Elephant Race Festival in Don Village
=> Elephant Race Festival__________________

8. Playing games is one of my interest.
=> I am interest ______________

9. Although the weather was terrible, we had a good time.
=> In spite of___________________________

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in  meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions:

Tony was so absorbed in his assignment that he forgot all about his dinner in the oven

A. busy                      B. interested                        C. obliged                   D. distracted

I. Find the words which has different sound in the part underlined.

1.  A. defeated           B. founded               C. performed           D. accepted

2.  A. pictures           B. watches               C. buses                  D. brushes

3.  A. generation       B. regret                  C. grassland                      D. gather

4.  A. lantern           B. invader                C. nation                 D. race

5.  A. carnival          B. command            C. ceremony                      D. encourage

6.  A. tradition         B. question              C. procession                    D. preservation

7.  A. chopstick       B. tradition              C. gift                      D. knife

8.  A. obligation       B. occasion              C. expression                    D. celebration

9.  A. local               B. socialize              C. prong                  D. hostess

10. A. cutlery           B. custom                C. compliment                  D. circle

II. Choose the words that have the different stress from the others.

1.    A. magician          B. emperor              C. tradition                       D. procession

2.    A. scenery            B. incense                C. unique                 D. offspring

3.    A. majority          B. alternative           C. exhibition                     D. economy

4.    A. preservation    B. communicate       C. commemorate     D. participate

5.    A. question          B. custom                C. worship                        D. reflect

6.  A. reunion          B. ceremony            C. performance                 D. procession

7.  A. obligation       B. politician             C. celebration                 D. questionable

8. A. speciality        B. nomadic              C. anniversary                  D. insignificant

9. A. specialities      B. activities             C. impression                   D. technician

10. A. lantern          B. companion          C. Christian                      D. incense

IX. Rewrite and complete the sentences using “should”.

Ex: If I were you, I’d go to the doctor’s.

      è I think you should go to the doctor’s.

1.   It’s a good idea to wear a warm coat.

      You .........................................................................................................

2.   My advice is to leave early.

      I think you................................................................................................            

3.   It’s a good idea to take more exercise.

      You .........................................................................................................                        

4.   In my opinion, it’s a good idea for you to read a lot.

      I think ......................................................................................................

5.   It’s a good idea to do that.

      You .........................................................................................................

6.   My advice is for you to ride a bike.

      I think ......................................................................................................                        

7.   If I were you, I would buy a dog.

      I think ......................................................................................................            

VIII. Read the passage and answer the questions below

      David wants to buy a Christmas present for a very special person, his mother. David’s father gives him $5.00 pocket money a week and David puts $2.00 a week into his bank account. After three months David takes $20.00 out of his bank account and goes to the shopping mall. He looks and looks for a perfect gift.

      Suddenly he sees a beautiful brooch in the shape of his favourite pet. He says to himself, “My mother loves jewelry, and the brooch costs only $17.00.” He buys the brooch and takes it home. He wraps the present in Christmas paper and places it under the tree. He is very excited and he is looking forward to Christmas morning to see the joy on his mother’s face.

      But when his mother opens the present she screams with fright because she sees a spider.

1.   Who does David get his money from?

      .................................................................................................................

2.   What does David want to buy his Mother?

      .................................................................................................................

3.   How much money does David take to the mall?

      .................................................................................................................

4.   What does David buy his mother?

      .................................................................................................................

5.   What does David do with the present when he takes it home?

      .................................................................................................................

6.   Why does David’s mother scream?

      .................................................................................................................

7.   Why does David buy a spider brooch?

      .................................................................................................................

8.   Where does David put the present on Christmas Eve?

      .................................................................................................................

VII. Read the passage about introducing Vietnamese customs to foreigners, and then choose the best answer A, B, C or D.

      The Vietnamese are known to be polite, hospitable and sensitive. They have a casual and friendly (1)               . They regard friendship as being very important throughout one’s life. They are always open to visits from friends. Drop-in visits are welcome. The Vietnamese are very (2)                             to their family.

      When they (3)                    you a gift, the Vietnamese will usually speak lightly about it. Even though it is an expensive gift, they may pretend it is of no great monetary value.

      (4)              4,000 years of civilization, the Vietnamese are proud people who like to recite to a myth that they are descendants of an angel and a dragon.

      If you happen to be in their homes at meal time, the Vietnamese will probably (5)        you to sit down and share whatever food is (6)                  . Let them know that you enjoy their food is one way in successfully (7)              a better relationship with them.

            When they invite you to their homes for a meal, celebration, or special occasion, some (8)             - usually food, fruits, chocolate or liquors - should be offered to the host’s family.

1.   A. tradition                 B. feature                    C. culture                    D. manner

2.   A. closed                     B. closing                    C. close                       D. being closed

3.   A. offer                       B. carry                       C. send                        D. sell

4.   A. Of                           B. With                       C. At                           D. In

5.   A. take                        B. require                    C. speak                      D. invite

6.   A. good                       B. present                    C. available                 D. delicious

7.   A. setting                    B. building                  C. taking                     D. being

8.   A. gifts                        B. invitations               C. offers                      D. situations

VI. Rewrite the sentences using “should/ shouldn’t”.

1.   Don’t touch this switch.          

à  This switch ..............................................................................................

2.   It isn’t a good idea for you to put so much salt in the soup.

à  You shouldn’t .........................................................................................

 3.  It isn’t a good idea for you to drink so much alcohol.

à  You shouldn’t .........................................................................................            

4.   Don’t trip over the step into the kitchen.

à  You shouldn’t .........................................................................................

5.   You can’t park here because it’s a restricted area.

à  You shouldn’t .........................................................................................

6.   Why didn’t they tell me about these changes earlier?

à  I should have been ..................................................................................            

7.   Don’t lean against the newly-painted wall.

à  You shouldn’t .........................................................................................

8.   Don’t smoke too many cigarettes.        

à  You shouldn’t .........................................................................................                        

9.   Children are advised to go to bed early.

à  Children should ......................................................................................            

10. You had better not to stay up late.

à  You shouldn’t .........................................................................................

V. Complete the sentences with a form of “have to” or “should”. Make the verbs negative when necessary.

1.   You                        come with me if you don’t want to. I’ll go on my own.

2.   If you need some help with your homework, you                         go to the library.

3.   If you have a ticket, you                            queue. You can go straight in.

4.   You                        tell lies. It’s wrong.

5.   Nick works too much. I think he                           take it easy.

6.   Your hair’s too long. I think you                           get it cut.

7.   Your clothes are dirty. You                       wash them.

8.   I’m going to bed. I                         get up early tomorrow.

9.   I’d like to meet your best friend. You                   invite him/ her round.

10. I                              tell my parents where I am, then they don’t worry.