CHUYÊN ĐỀ : GRAMMAR- VOCABULARY (2)Code: BN 15/16PART TWO: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (60pts)I. Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences (20pts)11. You can’t believe a word that woman says – she is a _____ liar.A. dedicated B. devoted C. committed D. compulsive12. There can be no _____ fixes or magic solutions to the problem of unemployment.A. fast B speedy C. quick D. sudden 13. When you come down the hill, do drive slowly because it is not _____ obvious where the turning is.A. immediately B. directly C. instantaneously D. quite14. At her trial in 1431, Joan of Arc was accused of being in _____ with the devil.A. cooperation B. association C. league D. conjunction15. The flights are full at the moment, so you’ll have to _____.A. run a stroke of luck B. get a better luck C. be down on your luck D. take pot luck16. I heard ______ that Jack has been dropped from the basketball team.A. in the woods B. on the grapevine C. under your feet D. on the olive branch17. Many habitats change ________ the types of plants and animals that live there.A. with respect to B. in respect for C. as for D. as against18. Unfortunately some really ill animals have to be _______ by our center.A. put down B. turned over C. passed away D. taken out19. John first dabbled _____ buying old maps for his collection.A. in B. on C. at D. for20. It’s a matter of urgency to put right at once but nothing suitable _____ to mind.A. returns B. emerges C. sprouts D. springs21. When my father was a young student, they were taught to memorize information and _____ it for exams. Thankfully, those teaching techniques have become outdated.A. pinpoint B. dock C. regurgitate D. revise22. He was arrested for trying to pass _____ notes at the bank.A. counterfeit B. fake C. camouflaged D. fraudulent23. Living in the countryside is a far cry from reading about it. It _____. You have to deal with _____ poverty and go through the bad patch.A. is of crass stupidity/ grueling B. is no mean feat/ grindingC. goes against the grain/ abject D. dwindles away to nothing/ extreme24. He had his money _____ in a secure bank account.A. hammered away at B. jabbered about C. slaved away D. squirreled away25. The train service has been a _____ since they introduced the new schedules.A. shambles B. rumpus C. chaos D. fracas26. ‘The film was pretty bad, wasn’t it?’ – ‘Yes, I think it was _____’.A. exemplary B. excruciating C. expeditious D. explicit27. When the forces on an object are balanced, you can say that the object is in _____.A. collusion B. equilibrium C. collision D. incubation28. There were a number of strong candidates for the post but Peter’s experience _____ the scales in his favor.A. weighted B. tipped C. balanced D. overturned29. We are conscious that sleeplessness usually _____ those who are exposed to a great deal of stress, anxiety or depression.A. betrays B. bestows C. besets D. bemoans30. I think that the artist’s cartoons are usually rather _____________ as they are intended to appeal to a mass number of audiences.A. lowbrow B. highbrow C. dearly D. impenetrableII. Fill in each of the numbered blanks with one suitable preposition. (10pts)31. This soup is too hot to eat. I’ll wait for it to cool _____.32. Tim is seventeen and at the moment he doesn’t care very much _____ anything except clothes.33. Last year Ross was charged _____ a variety of crimes, including assault and car theft.34. It’s a long journey so remember to fill _____ the petrol tank before you go.35. Luckily, the bomb which went _____ near the bank last Friday didn’t kill anyone.

36. A car suddenly pulled _____ in front of me and I couldn’t stop in time.37. Luckily, the rain held _____ so we were able to play the match.38. I don’t think I’ll ever rich, but you live _____ hope, don’t you?39. Mr. Deacon next door had a very serious operation. Apparently, it’s a miracle he pulled_____. 40. I don’t know what happened. I was just sitting at my desk and I suddenly blacked _____ for a few minutes. III. Write the correct FORM of each bracketed word in the number space provided in the column on the right. (0) has been done as an example (10pts)Example: 0: willingly

We are the only animal that chooses what it will look like. True, the chameleon changes color- but not (0. WILLING) ________. Unlike us, it doesn’t get up in the morning and ask itself, “What shall I look like today?”, but we can and do. Indeed, the (41. ANTIQUE) _________ of body decoration points to the conclusion that it is a key factor in our development as the (42. DOMINATE) _________ life-form on our planet. No human society has ever been found where some form of body decoration is not the norm.

By (43. CUSTOM) _________ their physical appearance, our ancestors distanced themselves from the rest of the animal (44. KING) _________. Within each tribe this helped them to mark out differences of role, status and (45. KIN) _________. Our ancestors developed (46. ORDINARY) _________ techniques of body decoration for (47. PRACTICE) _________ reasons. How to show where on tribe ends and another begins? How to memorably underline the (48. SIGNIFY) _________ of that moment when an individual becomes an adult member of society? (49. ARGUE) _________, without the expressive capabilities of such “body language” we would have been (50. FINITE) _________ less successful as a species.IV. Identify 10 errors in the following passage and correct them (20pts)

Human memory, formerly believed to be rather inefficient, is really more sophisticated than that of a computer. Researchers approaching the problem from a variation of viewpoints have all concluded that there is a great deal more storing in our minds than has been generally supposed. Dr. Wilder Penfield, a Canadian neurosurgery, proved that by stimulating their brains electrically, he can elicit the total recall of specific events in his subjects’ lives. Even dreams and another minor events supposedly forgotten for many years suddenly emerged in details. Although the physical basic for memory is not yet understood, one theory is how the fantastic capacity for storage in the brain is the result of an almost unlimited combination of interconnections between brain cell, stimulated by patterns of activity. Repeated references with the same information support recall. In other word, improved performance is the result of strengthening the chemical bonds in the memory.PART THREE: READING (70pts)I. Read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap. (15pts)

Reports that the government is about to _____ (61) the go ahead to plans for the building of a new runway at London's Gatwick airport have angered local _____ (62) and raised fears of increased noise and exhaust pollution. The _____ (63) plans also include permission for additional night flights and will _____ (64) the compulsory purchase of farmland, _____ (65) the demolition of a number of private homes. According to sources close to the Ministry of Transport, the government is known to be concerned by the increasing _____ (66) of traffic at London Heathrow, where there are no plans for further runways in the foreseeable _____ (67) Gatwick is widely _____ (68) as a better _____ (69) for expansion than London's third airport, Stansted, which still _____ (70) from poor transport links. A spokesperson for the Keep Gatwick Quiet association, _____ (71) up of local people, accused the government of _____ (72) back on promises made before the General Election. 'We were told then that the airport authority had no _____ (73) of building another runway and we believe that the government has a duty to _____ (74) its pledges. Prominent figures in the government are also believed to be concerned at the news, although the Prime Minister, interviewed last night, is _____ (75) as saying that reports were 'misleading'. However, he would not give an assurance that plans for building a runway had definitely been rejected.61. A. sign62. A. inhabitants63. A. controversial64. A. involve65. A. further to66. A. sum67. A. years68. A. regarded69. A. potential70. A. affects71. A. made72. A. getting

B. makeB. dwellersB. debatableB. concernB. as well asB. sizeB. periodB. believedB. outlookB. undergoesB. setB. falling

C. giveC. occupantsC. notoriousC. assumeC. moreoverC. volumeC. timeC. feltC. prospectC. experiencesC. broughtC. going

D. approveD. residentsD. doubtfulD. needD. what's moreD. lengthD. futureD. heldD. likelihoodD. suffersD. takenD. turning

73. A. desire74. A. bear out75. A. quoted

B. intentionB. count onB. known

C. wishC. pull offC. thought

D. objectiveD. stand byD. written

II. Fill each gap in the passage below with ONE appropriate word. (20pts)AN ECONOMIC PROBLEM

Inflation is not a new phenomenon, (0) ….but… one that has existed at various times in various places. In _____ (76) severest form; however, hyperinflation can destroy a nation's economy. _____ (77) happened in revolutionary France and Weimar Germany; _____ (78) bundles of notes were needed to pay for a loaf of bread. But what is inflation? Briefly, it may be defined as a continual increase in prices affecting the economy. The rate of inflation is determined _____ (79) changes in the price level, which is an average of all prices. When _____ (80) prices rise while others fall, this will not necessarily affect the price level, as inflation occurs _____ (81) if most major prices increase. The problem with inflation is that it reduces the value of purchasing power of money, as well as eroding people's savings. Wage increases which are below or equal _____ (82) the level of inflation will result in a declining or static _____ (83) of living for workers, while wage increases above the rate of inflation will merely stoke the fire for further inflation. So what can a government do to stop the process? It can increase taxes, raise interest rates, decrease the money supply, reduce government spending or set a ceiling _____ (84) price and wage rises. Why none of these is a popular measure is understandable, but if they reduce inflation _____ (85) a mild two to four percent per annum, as opposed to allowing it to rise to double-digit severe inflation, it is preferable in the long run.

CODE: LTT-BN 16-171. You look tired. Are you …………the weather?

A. on B. in C. under D. off2. I showed the painting to an expert who …… it at about £500.

A. cost B. estimated C. assigned D. valued3. He is very ill, and the doctors are not sure whether he will …… it through the night.

A. last B. survive C. endure D. make4. She .......... modern art. She visits all the local exhibitions.

A. looks down on B. goes in for C. fixes up with D. comes up against 5. He did not share his secrets with many people, but he …………………..in her.

A. confessed B. concealed C. consented D. confided6. Of course I’ll play the piano at the party but I’m a little …………………...

A. out of use B. out of reach C. out of turn D. out of practice7 This museum has more visitors than ……………….. any other in the world.

A. really B. practically C. actually D. utterly8. Her married name is Dawson, but Graham is her............. name. A. maiden B. childish C. girlish D. virgin9. The case for an increase in spending on education has been proved beyond the ………………..of doubt.

A. shadow B. hesitation C. suspicion D. shade 10. Her article on diet ………………….. many people into changing their eating habits.

A. surprised B. amazed C. startled D. shocked 11. This cloth ……………… very thin.

A. feels B. touches C. holds D. handles12. The upper levels of the Sun’s atmosphere are of very low ..................heats the gases there to be very high temperatures.

A. dense and solar B. density, solar activityC. density, but solar activity D. density and activity of the Sun is

13. I don’t want to burden my daughter with my problems; she’s got too much ………………..A. up her sleeve B. in her mind C. in effect D. on her plate

14. My English is progressing …………………………A. leaps and bounds B. bounds and leaps C. odds and ends D. ends and odds

15. When John was arrested for drunken driving, he expected to lose his driving license, but he was …………with a fine. A. let through B. let off C. let out D. let down16. She relies ……………………on her parents for financial support.

A. profusely B. amply C. heavily D. severely17. It goes ………………saying that you’ll be paid for all this extra time you’re spending on the project.

A. for B. like C. with C. without18. Unfortunately, I might have to leave for Boston …………….

A. for short notice B. under short notice C. at short notice D. to short notice19. In spite of the fact that there is much written about Charlemagne, ……………………..

A. his character and personality are hard to visualizeB. is difficult to discover his character and personalityC. picturing his personality and character are hard thingsD. you can’t figure out his personality and character

20. it’s all the same …………..me whether we go to Nha Trang or Vung Tau.A. for B. on C. to D. as

Question II: Give the correct tense and form of the verb to fit each gap. (1p)1. Everyone’s future depends on the whole world …………………….. (concern) about the ozone layer.2. The sunlight ………( come ) through the window …………( wake ) me up early every morning.3. His personal problems seem …………….( distract ) him from his work lately.4. He suggested that a final decision ……………..( make )5. It is necessary that the train ……………( be ) on time.6. The eaten breakfast was still on the table. She ……………………….( call) away in a hurry.7. His …………………….(take) ill was quite unexpected.8. She was breathing fast and deep, s if she …………………………….(RUN).9. According to yesterday’s newspapers, astronomers in Australia ……………..(discover) a planet in a galaxy close to our own.

Question III: Use the correct form of the word in capitals to fit each gap. (2 pts)1. It was thanks to the …………………..of the medical staff that she recovered from her injuries. (DEDICATE)2. …………………the hole in the ozone layer has doubled in size this year. ( ALARM )3. It’s …………………..to see the friendship and enthusiasm these kids display on the sports field.

( HEART )4. The fans’ bad behavior has resulted in the …………of their football teem from the championship.( QUALITY )5 John works completely independently – he is ……………..to nobody but himself. ( ANSWER )6. She runs so ……………as if it’s the easiest things in the world. ( EFFORT )7. Thanks to the operation my ……………..has improved considerably. I hope that after the next one I won’t have to wear glasses at all. ( SEE )8. The English term café, borrowed from French, is ultimately a ………………….of the Turkish kahve, meaning coffee. ( DERIVE )9. Cats are not considered to be social animals in the sense that they have never ………………..travelled in packs or adopted leaders. ( HABIT )10. I was overcome with great ……………………….when my invitation was rejected by most of my friends.

( BITTER )

Question IV: There are ten errors in the passage. Find and correct them. (1 pt)

The big majority of students who make well in the Cambridge Proficiency Examination have learnt to use aGood monolingual dictionary effectively. SuchDictionaries provide informations, not just about the Missings for the words but about their pronunciation and grammar as well. A student who studies how to use a dictionary effectively will be able to work independently for much of the time, and will gain considerable insight to the workings of the English language. He or she will be able to confirm to the meanings for the words in a text where contextual clues are insufficient, pronounce words accurately by studying the phonological transcriptions,And use words accurately both when speaking andWriting. Make sure you make the room for at least oneGood monolingual dictionary on your bookshelf- and

1. ………………………2. ………………………3. ………………………4. ……………………..5. ………………………6. ………………………7. ……………………..8. ………………………9. ……………………..10. ……………………..,,

then make sure you use it at a regular basis!

B. READING Question I: Read the following passage and circle the letter preceding the correct answer (A, B, C, or D)

which best fits each gap. (1pt)In this age of ( 1) ................telephone networks and electronic mail, it seems that fewer and even fewer people

are taking time to sit down and write letters (2) .................friends and relatives. For hundreds of years, letters were the only way to keep (3) ..................people who were any distance away and letter-writing was seen as an important skill for all learned people (4) .................

Gradually, (5) ................., the importance of writing letters is decreasing to a point that majority of us have to (6).....................a special effort to turn out something worthwhile when we apply for a job or make a complaint. In business circles the tendency is for routine communications to become shorter. (7) ....................clients may appreciate a detailed letter, an employee who sends out long letters is often regarded as (8) ................... Many people prefer the telephone in all circumstances and its speed is essential in many situations but (9) ......................have you put the telephone down, dissatisfied with what you have managed to say? I don’t think I’ll throw my (10) ...................away yet.1. A. progressive B. advanced C. highly-developed D. all are correct2. A. to B. from C. for D. with3. A. in step with B. in contact with C. in good terms with D. in favour of4. A. to be mastered B. mastering C. to master D. mastered5. A. therefore B. however C. in short D. for example6. A. make B. do C. cause D. create7. A. even though B. as though C. despite D. however8. A. unimportant B. inefficient C. unusual D. impossible9. A. how often B. how long C. how much D. how about10. A. letter B. telephone C. pen D. effort

Code: NH-TTH -16-171. These figures give you some idea of the cost of ….. your car for one year. A. controlling B. handling C. managing D. maintaining2. It can take up to three months to ….. a man to do this specialist work. A. guide B. raise C. train D. learn3. In today’s paper it ….. that we shall have an election this year. A. says B. admits C. expresses D. proposes4. I had to pay ….. on a carpet I bought in through the Customs today. A. taxes B. rates C. fines D. duty5. Tropical diseases are comparatively ….. in Europe. A. scarce B. rare C. slight D. few6. The ….. charged by the architect for the plans of the new building were unusually high. A. hire B. price C. fees D. sum7. It takes a great deal of ….. for the class to make a trip abroad. A. arrangement B. organisation C. expense D. business8. You shouldn’t eat so many sweets. They’re ….. for you. A. bad B. unhealthy C. unsuitable D. disagreeable9. I wondered whether you would like to ….. to the theatre tomorrow. A. visit B. go away C. go out D. walk out10. Do you think he is ….. of doing the job? A. capable B. competent C. able D. suited 11. I bought these shoes in the sale. They were a real ……….

A. cheap B. economy C. bargain D. purchase12. If you put your money in the bank, it will earn ten per cent ……….

A. investment B. profit C. deposit D. interest13. Edward was named after one of his father ‘s distant ……….

A. family B. brothers C. members D. relations

14. Jane and Brian got married a year after they got ……….A. divorced B. proposed C. engaged D. separated

15. Julie had a terrible ………. with her parents last night.A. row B. discussion C. argue D. dispute

Part 2: Read the text and use the word given in capitals at the end of each line to form a word that fits in the space in the same line. (10 points)

Margaret started English Literature this term, and I’m afraid that her (1) INTRODUCE …………… to the subject has not bee entirely (2) SUCCESS …………….. She has not show much enthusiasm and does not always pay (3) ATTEND ……......… in class. Her assignments are often (4) READ…......… , because she is so untidy, and because of her (5) FAIL.....… to check her work thoroughly. She failed to do any (6) REVISE ...…...… before the end of term test, and had poor results. She seems to have the (7) MISTAKE ……....… idea that she can succeed without studying. She has also had many (8) ABSENT..…......… and has frequently arrived late for class. This has resulted in several (9) PUNISH…...... . Although Margaret is a (10) GIFT ...…..… student in some respects, she has not had a satisfactory term.Part 2: Read the following passage and choose the most suitable word for each space.

According to a magazine article I read recently, we (1) ......... live in an age of increasing leisure. Not only are more and more people reaching (2) ......... age with their taste for enjoyment and even adventure relatively (3) ......... but the working week is becoming shorter and the opportunities for (4) ......... are becoming greater and greater all the time. Not to mention the fact that people (5) .........to spend less time travelling to work or may even be working from home. What I can't understand, however, is who these people are. As far as I can (6) ......... the whole thing is another one of (7) ......... journalistic fictions. I admit that there are a lot of retired people (8) ......... but I am not sure that all of them are dashing about learning hang-gliding or sailing single-handed (9) ......... the world. My own parents seem to (10) ......... most of their time gazing at the television. And as for the shorter working week, I wish someone (11) .........remind my company about it. I seem to be working longer and longer hours (12) ......... the time. The little leisure time I have is eaten into by sitting in the traffic jams or waiting for trains to (13) ......... up at rain-swept platforms. I haven't noticed any dramatic improvements in my (14) ......... either, but perhaps I just have to wait until I get my (15) .........

1. A. presently B. at the moment C. now D. at this time 2. A. retirement B. their C. later D. third 3. A. present B. survived C. free D. intact 4. A. this B. longer C. leisure D. people 5. A. use B. tend C. have D. demand 6. A. concern B. imagine C. expect D. tell 7. A. the B. those C. these D. some 8. A. in our days B. in these times C. nowadays D. now and again 9. A. round B. over C. through D. into 10. A. have B. use C. the D. spend 11. A. would B. to C. had D. might 12. A. at B. for C. take D. all 13. A. keep B. line C. show D. set 14. A. cost of living B. lifestyle C. lifeline D. livelihood 15. A. pension B. retirement C. insurance D. salaryPart 3: Read the text and fill in each blank with ONE suitable word.

Our classes take place for three hours every morning from Monday to Friday. The maximum class size is twelve (1) .................... the average is ten. We use modern methods of (2) .................... and learning, and the school has a language laboratory, a video camera and recorders. You will only be successful in improving (3) .................... English, however, if you work hard and (4) .................. speaking English as much as you can. You will take a short (5) ................... in English as soon as you arrive. In this way, we can put you in a (6) .................... at the most suitable level.

There are two classes at the Elementary level; one is for complete (7) ..................... and the other is for students who know only a little English, in both classes you will practise simple conversations. In the class (8) ..................... the intermediate level you will have a lot of practice in communication in real-life situation because we help you to use the English you have previously (9) ................... in your own country, You will also have the chance to improve your (10) ................... of English grammar and to build up your vocabulary...

Code: XM BRVT 14-15

II. Choose ONE word or phrase which best completes each sentence. (3ps)1. I don’t think you have been watering the plants near the gate. The soil is ………………………..

A. as dry as riceB. as dry as a tile C. as dry as a bone D. as dry as wood2. I must take this watch to be repaired; it____ over 20 minutes a day. A. increases B. gains C. accelerates D. progresses 3. Since they aren't answering the phone, they __________.

A. need have left B. can’t have left C. must have left D. should have left4. I'd sooner they _________ deliver the new furniture tomorrow.

A. mustn't B. shouldn't C. didn't D. wouldn't5. John's got very ______ feelings about taking on more responsibility at the moment. A. puzzled B. mixed C. jumbled D. muddled6. The college will soon be ready to ______ candidates for new courses. A. enrol B. involve C. call D. recall7. Someone ……….here recently: these ashes are still warm.

A. should be B. had to be C. must have been D. might have been8. I think we can safely say now that we have got our money back, we are home and dry.

A. have been successful B. have not got wet C. have got no water D. have got home dry9. I know his name, but I can’t recall it at the moment. It’s on the tip of ________.

A. tongue B. brain C. mind D. memory10. To the best of my _______ , he married an Irish girl  . A. retention   B. recall   C. memory    D. recollection11. ________ to the big city, I have got lost many times.

A. Useless B. Unused C. Unfamiliar D. Unacquainted12. He never………….. his word

A. goes back on B. puts up with C. makes up for D. goes down with The passage below contains 7 mistakes. (0) has been done for you as an example. IDENTIFY and CORRECT the other six. (1.5 p)

0. all complete completelyThings started to go wrong as soon as we got to the hotel. We were all complete exhausted after our long

journey and looking forward to a shower and a rest. However, we found that our room was not ready, which was very annoy, although the manager was extremely apologetic. While we were waiting, we asked about the excursions to places of an interest which we had read about in brochure. Imagine how we felt when we were told they had all cancelled! Apparently, the person responsible for organising them had left suddenly and had not been replaced. Then Sally saw a notice pinning to the door of the restaurant, saying it was closed for redecoration, and Peter discovered that the swimming pool was empty. When we eventually got to our room we were horrified find that it was at the back of the hotel, and we had a view of a car park, which seemed to be used as a rubbish dump. We seriously began to wonder whether or not to stay.Read the passage and use ONLY ONE suitable word to fill in each gap (1.5 p).

In a village on the east coast of Scotland, people were waiting for news. Two of fishing-boats had been caught in the storm which had blown up during the night. In the cottages round the harbor Page people stood by their doors (1)______ worried to talk.

The rest of the fishing fleet had (2)______ the harbor before dark, and the men from these ships waited and watched with the wives and families of the missing men. Some had (3)______ thick blankets and some flasks of hot drinks, knowing that the men would be cold and tired. When dawn began to break over in the east, a small point of light was (4) ______ in the darkness of the water and a few minutes later, there was a shout.

(5) ________ long, the two boats were turning in, past the lighthouse, to the inside of the harbor. The men were helped out of their boats, and although they were stiff (6)______ cold and tiredness, they were all safe. Complete the following passage by supplying the correct form of the word to fill in each blank. (1.5ps) BLACK WIDOW SPIDERThe black widow spider’s notoriety is not without foundation. However, an element of exaggeration has led to certain (1. CONCEPT) regarding its evil nature.

Firstly, this spider is not as dangerous as is often thought. While it is indeed one of the most venomous species of spider, its venom being fifteen times stronger than that of the prairie rattlesnake, its bite injects such as amount of venom by comparison that it is unlikely to kill humans. In fact, (2. FATAL) are rare.Black widows bite only if they are touched or their web is threatened. Furthermore, only the adult female is poisonous. Those most at risk from the female are the spider’s natural pray-insects-and male black widow spiders. The latter are vulnerable as the female is (3. SOLITUDE) by nature, and has been known to kill and eat the male after mating. Such occurences are rare, but they explain how the spider got its name – and its reputation.Nevertheless, the unpleasant effects of this spider’s bite should not be (4. ESTIMATE), and if you live in a temperate climate and have a fireplace in your home, it is advisable to take (5. CAUTION). Black widow spiders often inhabit wood piles, so you should wear gloves when handling firewood. Furthermore, since black widow spiders are (6. RESIST) to many insecticides, you should regularly clean out likely hiding places.

Code: NT-TH 12-13Part B. Vocabulary and GrammarI. Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) which best completes each sentence. (15pts)1. The school was closed for a month because of serious . . . . . . . . . . . . of fever.

A. outcome B. outburst C. outset D. outbreak2. Don’t be late for the interview, . . . . . . . . . . . . people will think you are a disorganized person.

A. unless B. otherwise C. if not D. or so3. Women……………. wear long dresses. A. are used to B. used to C. used for D. all are correct4. He went…………… a bad cold just before Christmas. A. down with B. in for C. over D. through 5. We have had the roof of our house…………….. A. to replace B. replace C. been replaced D. replaced6. There was no……………..in waiting longer than half an hour, so we left. A. good B. use C. worth D. point7. The soldier was punished for………. to obey his commanding officer’sorders. A. refusing B. regretting C. objecting D. resisting8. She is………….. to leave as soon as possible. A. cautious B. anxious C. worried D. nervous9. There was nothing special about his clothes………… from his flowery tie. A. but B. except C. other D. apart10. She……….. her husband’s job for his ill health. A. accused B. blamed C. caused D. claimed11…………..you have no key, you’ll have to get back before I go out. A. although B. provided C. as D. unless12. Radar…………….. pilots to land safely in difficult weather conditions. A. forces B. gets C. enables D. warns13. I’m sorry, I haven’t got any money. I have ……..my wallet at home. A. missed B. left C. let D. forgotten14. The man …………of the killing said that he was at the cinema at that time.

A. accused B. was accused C. accusing D. be accused15. It isn’t quite ……….that he will turn up at the meeting.

A. certain B. exact C. sure D. rightII. Put each verb in brackets into an appropriate form. (10pts)1. I don’t believe it! It’s three in the morning and that party still…………(not finish).2. Two miles ...(be) ... enough for her to go jogging every morning.3. Don’t call him at 2.30 p.m. He ( interview)................ job applicants at that time.4.I didn’t do the test well. I .................(prepare) it very carefully at home.5. Our car broke down. But for that, we………………. (to be) in time.6. It is imperative that the letter ……………(send) at once.7. I don’t mind her ………………(appoint) above me.8. When I see my brother again, he ……………(finish) all his exams.9. My father would rather that we ………………..(not leave) yesterday.10. Jane’s train ……………….(arrive) tomorrow morning at 7.00 so we will meet him at the station.

III. Put each word in brackets into an appropriate form. (10pts)

1. Tom spoke…………………………because he was so excited. (BREATHE)2. Do you ever suffer from…………………. (BORE)3. Are there any………………………rivers left in the world? (POLLUTE)4. This new film is…………………………….good. (EXCEPT)5. Freedom of………………is one of the fundamental rights. (SPEAK)6. After the explosion, only two people were left…………….. (LIVE)7. The evening was…………………..spent playing and talking. (ENJOY) 8. Everyone has a number of………..but none has many true friends. (ACQUAINT)9. There is a shortage of pure water in the city nowadays. We have to use it…… (ECONOMY)10. ……………children will not be allowed to cross busy roads. (ACCOMPANY)IV. There is one mistake in each of the following sentences. Find and correct it. (10pts)1. The King was too happy that he decided to build a pagoda of lotus shape over water.2. If I knew you were coming , I would have met you at the airport.3. Found in 1933, The New York Sun was the first successful penny newspaper.4. For such an experience and able teacher , discipline was not a problem.5. Never before have so many people in the United States interested in soccer.6. Keeping calmly is the secret of passing your driving test.7. They didn’t seem to take any notice of that the teacher said.8. Marie asked Sandra whether she knew the post office had been at strike for the past week.9. Nobody watched, so the little boy took the packet of sweets from the shelf and putting it in his pocket.10. More and more women are now joining the pay labor force worldly.Part C. ReadingI. Read the following passage and then choose the most suitable word or phrase for each space. (10pts)

Around the age of sixteen, you must make one of the biggest decisions of your life. Do I stay on at school and hopefully go on to university (1)_____? Do I leave and start work or beginning a training (2)_____ ? The decision is yours, but it may be (3)_____ remembering two things: there is more unemployment (4)_____ who haven’t been to university, and people who have the right (5)_____ will have a big advantage in the competition for jobs. If you decide to go (6)_____ into a job, there are many opportunities for training. Getting qualifications will (7)_____ you to get on more quickly in many careers, and evening classes allow you to learn (8)_____ you earn. Starting work and taking a break to study when you are older is (9)_____ possibility . This way, you can save up money for your student days, as well as (10)_____ practical work experience.

1. A. after B. later C. then D. past2. A. school B. class C. course D. term3. A. worth B. necessary C. important D. useful4. A. between B. among C. with D. through5. A. notes B. papers C. arts D. skills6. A. straight B. just C. direct D. rather7. A. make B. help C. let D. give8. A. where B. while C. when D. what9. A. also B. again C. another D. always10. A. getting B. making C. taking D. doing

II. Fill in the gap with one suitable word to complete the paragraph. (10pts)Most of the addicts are men. They come home (1)………….work, eat their meal quickly, and then spend the evening (2)………..their computers. Some of them (3)………….programs, but most of them (4)…………play games. Some wises say (5)……….computer is killing their marriage. Their husbands play until three (6)……..four o’clock in the morning and all weekend. people (7)………..these lonely wives “computer widows”.When television became popular in the 1950s, doctors said it caused “television neck”, TV eyes and (8)………….new illnesses, and makes their eyes tired. But worst (9)………..all, it is addictive. That means it is (10)……….drinking, smoking or taking drugs. Some people can’t stop doing it.

Code: TS-THQuestion 3: Choose the best answer to complete each sentence.1. The dealer wanted $ 400, I wanted to pay $300,and we finally agreed to……..the difference. A. divide B. split C. drop D. decrease2. One wonders whether the current political………is right for such a move.

A. environment B. climate C. state D. standpoint3. The police say they have some important clues……..the murderer. A. on B. about C. to D. in4. You can use my bicycle………you bring it back tomorrow. A. as long as B. although C. nevertheless D. in spite of5. I wish you would tell me what I………do in this difficult situation. A. shall B. would C. should D. ought6. A plane with an engine on fire approached the runway……was frightening. There could have been a terrible accident.A. watch it land B. watching it land C. to watch it land D. watching to it land7. Camels have either on hump or two humps. The Arabian camel has one hump. The Bactrian camel,………has two humps.A. nevertheless B. however C. therefore D. otherwise8. The nut hat…………six inches longA. grows seldom more than C. seldom grows more thanB. more than seldom grows D. grows more than seldom9. John painted his bedroom black. It looks dark and dreary. He………a different color.A. had to choose C. must have chosen B. should have chosen D. could have been choosing10. The tiny bells on the Christmas tree were……….in the draught.A. clanging B. ringing C. tinkling D. gurgling11. “When will Chau and Binh arrive?”“They left home an hour ago. I think they will……..” A. be here shortly B. here be shortly C. shortly be here D. here shortly be12. The two runners crossed the line………… A. sometimes B. simultaneously C. frequently D. occasionally13. ".…………you hand me that pair of scissors, please?” “certainly” A. may B. shall C. will D. should14. There………lots of furniture……….in the furniture department A. is/ on display B. is/ displaying C. are/ displaying D. are/ to display15. It’s advisable to…………any contact with potentially rabbit animals. A. escape B. avoid C. prevent D. evade16. I’ll be with all of you in……… hour.A. a quarter of an B. one quarter of anC. a quarter of one D. a quarter of17. The old lady was…….. exhausted after a long walk.A. very B. absolutely C. pretty D. fairy18. I wish you ……… me a new one instead of having it………as you did.A. had given / repaired B. gave / to repairC. would give / to repair D. had given / to be repaired 19. Excuse me. Is this seat………?A. taking B. took C. occupy D. taken20. She wanted to serve some coffee to her guests : however………A. she hadn’t many sugar B. there was not a great amount of the sugarC. She did not have much sugar D. she was lacking in amount of the sugar Question 4: Fill in the gap with one suitable preposition.1. Could you look……………these old newspapers for articles about the environment.2. Can you hold………….till I’ve finished talking the manager? Then I’ll be right with you.3. Put………….your nicest clothes because I’m taking you to the best restaurant in town.4. I’m afraid I don’t get…………very well with the man who lives next door.5. Hearing that song takes me………….to my university days. I haven’t heard it for ages.6. Why didn’t you start French lessons last month? I was too busy and I thought it would take…………..too much time.7. She hasn’t told us the whole story. I’m sure she’s keeping something…………….8. We decided to go…………….with your plans, though some people disagreed.

9. When did you learn to do…………..your own shoe-laces?10. After the first year I couldn’t cope with university, so I decided to drop………..Question 5: Fill in the gap with one suitable word to complete the paragraph.“The moon Trap” is a new film made by a young Canadian (1)……………..called Melvin Strang .The main parts in the film are (2)……………by Sid Cheung and Julie Plein who last appeared in “Music For Ever”.In this new film (3)…………..star as a young married couple who buy an old house in the country. After living there (4)……………. a few weeks strange things begin to happen.Some of the furniture in the house disappears and can’t be (5)…………...windows break and pictures fall off walls. At night they (6)…………....crying noises, and when the moon is up loud screams can be heard from the woods nearby.As you might expect, the young couple try to discover the (7)……………....for all these strange events and this leads them into some very frightening situations(8)……………you are easily scared don’t go and see this film! But if you enjoy films with (9)…………...of adventure and number (10)……………..…this is the film for you.Question 6: Give the correct form of the word in the bracket.1. This knife is very blunt. It needs……………….. (sharp)2. It’s really quite…………………….that we should have been at the same college without having met before (ordinary)3. The chairman expressed doubts about the…………...…of showing the film on children’s television. (suit)4. The heroine had a………………….love affair with the butcher. (passion)5. To be successful, an artist must show great…………………(origin)6. I have a……………....full of papers which describe cases Sherlock Homes has investigated.(brief)7. I was annoyed at his (REFUSE)______ to co-operate. 8. The………………….of the trains and buses causes frustration and annoyance. (frequent)9. She studied (ECONOMY)………............ at university. 10. The lovers stood, hand in hand, gazing at the…………………sky (star) Code : DN 15-16 PART 2: GRAMMAR AND STRUCTURE (7.0 points)I. Choose the best answer to complete the following sentences. (2.0 pts)1. the people who come to this club are in their twenties and thirties.A. By and large B. Altogether C. To a degree D. Virtually2. The strike was owing to a last minute agreement with the management.A. called off B. broken up C. set back D. put down3. At around two years of age, many children regularly produce sentences three or four words.

A . are containing B. containing C. contain D. contains4. American students agree that a husband is to tell his wife where he has been if he comes home late.

A. obsessed B. obliged C. obtained D. observed 5.. I had nothing for breakfast but an apple, I had lunch early.

A. However B. Since C. Due to D. Therefore 6.. All is a continuous supply of the basic necessities of life.

A. that is needed B. which is needed C. what is needed D. the thing needed7. Jack turned the last corner and…………… for the finishing line.A. approached B. arrived C. waited D. headed8. The swimmers…………… forward as they waited to begin the race.A. fell B. crawled C. rolled D. leaned9. with my previous job, I would have won a higher promotion and I in this unfortunate position now.

A. Unless I had stayed I am not B. If I stayed / would not be

C. If had I stayed / will not be D. Had I stayed / would not be

10. from being embarrassed by his mistake, the lecturer went on confidently with his talk.

A. Distant B. Far C. A long way D. Miles11. A lot of money goes for AIDS research because it’s .......................that the government is spending a lot to find a cure.

A. such serious that B. so a serious diseaseC. so serious a disease D. a so serious disease

12. The increased pay offer was accepted although it short of what the employees wanted.

A. fell B. arrived C. came D. ended13. The restaurant is popular with film stars and the …………………..

A. like B. same C. similar D. such14. …………to the invention of the steam engine, most forms of transport were horse-drawn.

A. Akin B. Prior C. In addition D. With reference15. He a large sum of money when his aunt died.

A. came off B. came out C. came into D. came over16. He is decorating the house with a view it.

A. to sell B. to selling C. for selling D. to be sold17. On being told about her sack, ……………… .

A. her boss felt sorry for Mary B. Mary was shockedC. Mary’s face turned pale D. all are correct18. We shouldn’t give the children everything they ask for; they will become completely .A. spoilt B. wounded C. damaged D. destroyed19.I usually buy my clothes ………………. It’s cheaper than going to a dress maker

A. off the peg B. on the house C. in public D. on the shelf20. She listened so attentively that not a word .

A. did she miss B. she missed C. she didn't miss D. she had missedII. Give the correct tense/ form of the verb in brackets. (1.5 pt)1. It is imperative that the letter (send)_ at once.

2. It was a boring show. I would rather (not/go) there.

3. I’m sure they (complete) the new road by June.4. (Bite) twice, the postman refused to deliver our letters unless we chained our dog up.5. His roommate (always enter) the room without knocking first, which annoys him a lot.6. It was our fault to keep Mary waiting so long. We (inform) her in advance.7. By the time you come here again, this palace (build) 8. The yesterday accident is thought (cause) by human error.9. We (cook) all day for the party that evening and by 8 o’clock we still weren’t

ready.10. The statue ( break) _ while it (move) to another room in the museum.

11. I wouldn’t phone her after midnight. She won’t like (wake) up12. The airplane in which the football team (travel) (crash) soon after taking off.13. His (take) ill was quite unexpected.III. Supply the correct form of the word in brackets. (1.5 pt)1. After the floods, many people have to live in . (MISERABLE)2. I was late because I how much time I will need. ( ESTIMATE)3. No report can convey the suffering that this war has caused. (SPEAK)4. He will not benefit from the deal. (FINANCE)

5. The injury was of her handling of the affair. (CRITICIZE)6 to a new environment is a difficult thing for old people. (ADAPT)7. Her interests are very_ (DIVERSITY)

8. to the school is by examination only. (ADMIT)

9. The villages in the mountains are quite during winter. (ACCESS)10. The judges were especially impressed by the use of light (IMAGINE)

and shade in the painting.11. Are all those they put food really necessary? (ADD)12. A damage was caused by the earthquake. (WIDE)

13. Phil was sentenced to seven-year for his part in the ( PRISON) armed robbery.

14. How can you the fact that some people live in mansions (JUST) while others live in slums?

15. The teacher warned the children that if they _ again, (BEHAVE) they would be punished.

IV. The passage below contains TEN mistakes. Underline them and write the correct forms in the numbered boxes. (1 point)

Large animals inhabit the desert have evolved adaptations for reducing the effects of extreme hot. One adaptation is to be light in color, and to reflect the Sun's rays. Desert mammals also depart from the normal mammalian practice of maintaining a constantly body temperature. Instead of try to keep down the body temperature inside the body, what would involve the expenditure of water and energy, desert mammals allow their temperatures rise to what would normally be fever height, and temperatures as high as 46 degree Celsius have been measured in Grant's gazelles. The overheated body cools down during the cold desert night, and indeed the temperature may fall unusual low by dawn, as low as 34 degrees Celsius in the camel. This is a advantage since the heat of the first few hours of daylight absorb in warming up the body.Your answers:

Mistake Correction1…………………………………….. ……………………………………..2…………………………………….. ……………………………………..3…………………………………….. ……………………………………..4…………………………………….. ……………………………………..5…………………………………….. ……………………………………..6…………………………………….. ……………………………………..7…………………………………….. ……………………………………..8…………………………………….. ……………………………………..9…………………………………….. ……………………………………..10…………………………………….. ……………………………………..

V. Complete each sentence with one suitable preposition. (1.0 pt)1. The lights are designed to deter burglars approaching the house.2. Damage to the building resulted an usually high wind.3.I met him at the party and he asked_ you.4. Jenny has come

5.Why don’t you put a wonderful name for her new goldfish.

for his job?

6.They thought they could deceive me but they were wrong. I could see them. 7.When she retired she took gardening as a hobby.

8.It is typical Susan to make rude comments.9.No decision has been made; the matter is still discussion.

I. Read the text below and decide which answer A, B, C, or D best fits each space. (2.0 pts)All forms of non- renewable energy sources are to a greater or lesser (1)

polluting , though the type of pollution varies. Coal, in common with other fossil (2) , produces Sulphur dioxide, though ,in this respect, gas (3) very favorably with coal and oil. The combustion of fossil fuels produces carbon dioxide in (4) greater amounts than plant life can use. This carbon dioxide, by (5) in the atmosphere , may well lead to global rises ( 6) temperature (called the “greenhouse effect”) and such rises could in time have a (7) effect on climate. Nuclear fuel doesn’t emit gases into the atmosphere (8) used, but it produces its own highly toxic waste products. Being solid, these are easier to control than the gases emitted by fossil fuels but their presence in growing quantities is (9) very dangerous indeed. All forms of fuel so far (10) add to the earth’s heat load and in this way provide a long term danger to the environment.1. A. degree B. extent C. extension D. amount2. A. energies B. fuels C. resources D. mines3. A. outgrows B. outdoes C. compares D. contrasts4. A. more B. well C. far D. quite5. A. raising B. collecting C. piling D. accumulating6. A. in B. with C. of D. for7. A. deathly B. disastrous C. unfortunate D. terrific8. A. that B. however C. when D. whether9. A. potentially B. merely C. possibly D. extremely10. A. concerned B. complained C. proved D. mentionedII. Read the following passage and fill an appropriate word in each blank.(2points)

Fish live almost (1) _ They are found in the near freezing waters of the Artic and in the steaming (2) in the tropic jungles. They live in roaring streams and in quiet (3)_ rivers. Some fish make long journeys (4) the ocean. Others spend most of their life buried in

sand on the ocean (5) riverbeds.

_. Most fish can’t (6) water; yet some survive for months in dried-up

Fish have enormous importance (7)_ man. They provide food for millions of people. Fishermen catch them for sports, and many people (8)_ them as pets. Fish are also important

in the balance of nature. They eat plants and animals and in turn, become (9)_ for plants and animals. Fish thus help keep in (10 ) the total number of plants and animals on the earth.