Part IV. Each of the following sentences has one mistake. Identify the mistake by writing the letter A, B,
C or D on the answer sheet.
24. Thank you for looking up the children while I was busy with my work.
A B C D
25. The teacher said that she will attend the class meeting the following day.
A B C D
26. One of the students in my class were absent from class yesterday.
A B C D
27. When my father was young, he was used to get up early to do the gardening.
A B C D
28. The information I got from the assistant was such confusing that I didn’t know what to do.
A B C D
Part V. Read the passage and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each of the following questions. Write your answers on the answer sheet.
The English language is the most widely spoken language in the world. It is used as either a primary or secondary language in many countries.
During the 1510s, fewer than 2 million people spoke English. All of them lived in what is now the United Kingdom. Through the centuries, as the result of various historical events, English spread throughout the world. Today, about 400 million people speak English as their native language. Most of them live in Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, and the United States.
Another 100 million people, chiefly living in Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, and in many African countries, speak English in addition to their own language. An additional 200 million people probably know at least some English.
Today, English is the international language of science and technology. In addition, the English language is used throughout the world in business and diplomacy.
29. What is the passage about?
A. The history of English |
B. English – The international language of science and technology |
C. The widespread use of English |
D. The importance of English in business and diplomacy |
30. How many people spoke English during the 1510s?
A. more than 2 million | B. fewer than 2 million |
C. fewer than 2 billion | D. exactly 2 million |
31. The word “them” in paragraph 2 refers to_______.
A. people whose native language is English | B. the English people |
C. various historical events | D. people whose second language is English |
32. English is spoken as native language in the following countries EXCEPT________.
A. Australia | B. Ireland | C. Thailand | D. Canada |
33. The word “chiefly” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. briefly | B. hardly | C. recently | D. mainly |
Part VII. Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the provided sentence. Write your answers on the answer sheet.
34. It is two weeks since she last used her smart phone.
=> She hasn’t_______________________________________________________________________ .
35. Nobody in my class is as tall as Hannah.
=> Hannah_________________________________________________________________________ .
36. My brother bought a new laptop last month.
=> A new__________________________________________________________________________ .
37. Although his leg was broken, he managed to get out of the car.
=> In spite_________________________________________________________________________ .
38. You should think about the price before you decide whether to buy it or not.
=> You should take the_______________________________________________________________ .
Part VII. Use the following sets of words or phrases to write complete sentences. Write your answers on the answer sheet.
39. It / be / necessary / you / do / morning exercise / every day.
40. My sister / rather / go / work / bus / than / be / drive / her husband.
16. She said to me that she was doing her homework now.
A B C D -> then
17. My village are famous for making drums
A -> is B C D
18. We have studied English since 5 years.
A B C -> for D
19. One of the most impressive tourist attractions are Thien Cam beach.
A B C D -> is
20. My teacher asked to me what I did in my free time.
A B -> said (dù thật ra bỏ to đi đúng hơn) C D
16. She said to me that she was doing her homework now.=>then
A B C D
17. My village are famous for making drums=>is
A B C D
18. We have studied English since 5 years.=>for
A B C D
19. One of the most impressive tourist attractions are Thien Cam beach.=>is
A B C D
20. My teacher asked to me what I did in my free time=>said
A B C D