Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

You can do a few things to make homework less stressful. First, be sure you understand what you have to do in your assignment. Write it down in your notebook if you need to, and don’t be afraid to ask questions about what is expected.

Second, use any extra time you have at school to work on your homework. Many schools have libraries that are specifically designed for students to study or to get their homework done.

Third, pace yourself. You need to plan your time. If it is a heavy homework day, you will need to devote more time to your homework.

Whenever you need some help, the first person you should ask for help is your teacher. Sometimes, it is good to have someone explain something that you are not completely sure of. In addition, you might also be able to get some help from another student. If there is a friend who is a good student, think about asking that person to study with you.

39. In order to make homework less stressful, the first thing to do is ___

A. to remember the deadline.

B. to understand what you have to do in your assignment.

C. to go to the school library as soon as possible.

D. to know who can do it for you.

40.If you have any extra time at school, you should________

A. spend time with your friends. B. use it to make your day planner.

C. use it to understand the assignment. D. study or get your homework done.

41.The word “devote” in the third paragraph can be best replaced by the word “___”.

A. Reduce B. spend C. develop D. waste

42. When a student needs some help, the first person to ask for help is ___

A. the best student at school. B. his teacher.

C. a member in his family. D. his friend.

43.What is the main idea of the passage?

A. Students can follow some advice to avoid worrying about homework.

B. Students should ask their teachers for help when they need it.

C. Students might get some help from their friends.

D. Students can do their homework in school libraries.

Mark letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the original sentence in each of the following questions.

44. read/ newspaper/ morning/ give/ he/ please/.

A: Reading newspapers on the morning will give him pleased.

B: To read newspapers in the morning give him please

C: Read newspapers in the morning gives he please.

D: Reading newspapers in the morning gives him pleasure.

45.A large number/ student/ this school/ speak/ English/ quite/ fluent.

A.A large number of students in this school speak English quite fluently.

B. A large number of students in this school speaks English quite fluent.

C. A large number of student in this school has spoken English quite fluently.

D. A large number of student at this school speaks English quite fluently.

46. She goes to the shops every Friday.

A. She goes every day to the shop but not on Friday. B. It’s not Friday, but she’s going to the shops.

C. She always goes to the shops on Friday. D. She never goes to the shops on Friday.

47. It/ often / take/ 30 minutes/ review/ lesson/ class.

A. It often takes me 30 minutes reviewing our lesson before class.

B. It often take me 30 minutes to review our lesson before class.

C. It often takes me 30 minutes to review our lesson before class.

D. It often take me 30 minutes to reviewing our lesson before class.

48. Father’s Day / be / celebrated / third / Sunday / June / countries.

A. Father’s Day was celebrated on the third Sunday in June in countries.

B. Father’s Day is celebrated on the third Sunday in June in some countries.

C. Father’s Day is celebrated on third Sunday in June in some countries.

D. Father’s Day celebrated the third Sunday in June in some countries.

You can do a few things to make homework less stressful. First, be sure you understand the assignment. Write it down in your notebook or day planner if you need to, and don’t be afraid to ask questions about what is expected. It is much easier to take a minute to ask the teacher during or after class than to struggle to remember later that night! If you want, you can also ask how long the particular homework assignment should take to complete so you can plan your time.

Second, use any extra time you have in school to work on your homework. Many schools have libraries that are specifically designed to allow students to study or get homework done. The more work you can get done in school, the less you will have to do that night.

Third, pace yourself. If you don’t finish your homework during school, think about how much you have left and what else is going on that day, and then plan your time. Most middle students should have between 1 and 3 hours of homework a night. If it is a heavy homework day, you will need to devote more time to homework.

No one is expected to understand everything, and maybe you need some help. The first place to turn for help is your teacher. But what if you don’t feel comfortable with your teacher? If you are in a big enough school, there may be other teachers who teach the same subject. Speak to other teachers directly and you may be in luck. Sometimes it just helps to have someone explain something in a different way. Moreover, you might also be able to get some help from another student. If there is someone you like who is a good student, think about asking that person if you can study together.

1. The most important thing that you should do when you get your assignment may be ________.

A. to know when you hand it in

B. to understand it and its requirements

C. to know how long it takes to complete it

D. to remember it in order to plan the time

2. If you have any free time left at school, you should ________.

A. use it to do your homework in the library

B. spend time with your friends

C. use it to understand the assignment

D. use it to make your day planner

3. When students need some help, they should ________.

A. never ask other teachers for help

B. always turn to their own teachers for help

C. ask any good students at the subject in your school

D. go to their teachers or other teachers teaching the same subject

4. The main idea of the first three paragraphs is ________.

A. to get help when you need it

B. to do homework immediately

C. to create a homework plan

D. to ask your teachers for more explanation

5. According to the passage, all of the following are correct EXCEPT that ________.

A. it takes a student more than three hours a night if there is much homework

B. it is good to have the explanation in a different way

C. you only do your homework at home between 1 and 3 hours a night

D. it is very useful to take a minute to ask the teacher during or after class

Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

       You can do a few things to make homework less stressful. First, be sure you understand the assignment. Write it (29) ________ in your notebook or day planner if you need to, and don’t be afraid to ask s about what is expected. It is much (30) ________ to take a minute to ask the teacher during or after class than to struggle to remember later that night! If you want, you can also ask how long the particular assignment should take to complete, (31) ________ you can plan your time.

      Second, use any extra time you have at school to work on your homework. Many schools have libraries that are specifically designed to (32) ________ students to study or get homework done. The more work you can get done in school, the less you will have to do at that night.

 29. A. up                                B. into                         C. off                          D. down

 30. A. easy                             B. easily                      C. easier                      D. more easily

 31. A. as                                 B. so                            C. and                         D. but

 32. A. allow                           B. let                           C. give                         D. suggest

III.       Fill each blank with a suitable word to complete the following passage GIẢI THÍCH CÁCH LÀM VỚI Ạ

You can do a few things to make homework less (1)                         . First, be sure you understand the assignment. Write it (2)                      in your notebook or day planner if you need to, and don’t be afraid to ask questions about what is expected. It is much easier to take a minute to ask the teacher during or after class than to (3)                            to remember later that night! If you want, you can also ask how long the particular homework assignment should take to

complete so you can plan your time.

      Second, use any extra time you have at school to work on your homework. Many schools have libraries that are (4)               designed to allow students to study or get homework done. The more work you can get done in school, the (5)                          you will have to do at that night.

      Third, pace yourself. If you don't finish your homework (6)                                school, think about how much you have left and what else is going on that day, and then plan your time. Most (7)                           students have between 1 and 3 hours of homework a night. If it is a heavy homework day, you will need to devote more time to homework.

      No one is (8)                      to understand everything, and maybe you need some help. The first place to turn for help is your teacher. But what if you don't feel comfortable with your teacher? If you are in a big enough school, there may be other teachers who teach the same subject. Speak to other teachers directly and you may be in luck. Sometimes it just helps to have someone (9)                                something in a different way. (10)                         , you might also be able to get some help from another student. If there is someone you like who is a good
student, think about asking that person if you can study together.

1.   A. stressful                  B. purpose                   C. advantage               D. control

2.   A. up                           B. into                         C. off                          D. down

3.   A. fight                       B. discuss                    C. struggle                   D. add

4.   A. specify                    B. specifically             C. special                     D. specifies

5.   A. more                       B. less                          C. little                        D. better

6.   A. during                     B. since                       C. in                            D. on

7.   A. between                  B. high-school             C. among                     D. over

8.   A. stopped                  B. leaved                     C. expected                 D. marked

9.   A. do                           B. make                       C. ask                          D. explain

Read the text then choose the best answer to fill in the blanks.

LEARNING A SECOND LANGUAGE

Some people learn a second language (1)_____. Other people have trouble learning a new language. How can you have (2)_____learn a new language such as English? There are several ways to make learning English a little (3)_____ and more interesting .

The first step is to feel positive about learning English . If you believe that you can learn,you will learn and (4)____ patient. You do not to have to understand (5)____all at once. It `s natural to make mistakes when you learn something new. We can learn from our mistakes .

The second step is to practice your English. For example, write in a journal, or diary, every day. You will get used to (6)_____in English, and you will feel comfortable expressing your ideas in English. After several weeks, you will see that your writing is improving. (7)_____, you must speak English every day. You can practice with your classmates (8)_____class.

The third step is to keep a record of your language learning . You can write this in your journal. After each class, think about what you did. Did you answer a question correctly? Did you understand something the teacher explained? Perhaps the lesson was difficult, but you tried to understand it. It is important to practice every day and make a record of your achievements.

Question 1

A. ease

B. easy

C. easily

D. all a, b, c.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

The first thing to do when you have a trip abroad is to check that your passport is valid. Holders of out–of–date passports are not allowed to travel overseas. Then you can prepare for your trip. If you don't know the language, you can have all kinds of problems communicating with local people. Buying a pocket dictionary can make a difference. You'll be able to order food, buy things in shops and ask for directions. It's worth getting one. Also there's nothing worse than arriving at your destination to find there are no hotels available. The obvious way to avoid this is to book in advance. This can save you money too. Another frustrating thing that can happen is to go somewhere and not know about important sightseeing places. Get a guide book before you leave and make the most of your trip. It's a must.

Then, when you are ready to pack your clothes, make sure they are the right kind. It's no good packing sweaters and coats for a hot country or T–shirts and shorts for a cold one. Check the local climate before you leave.

Also, be careful how much you pack in your bags. It's easy to take too many clothes and then not have enough space for souvenirs. But make sure you pack essentials. What about money? Well, it's a good idea to take some local currency with you but not too much. There are conveniently located cash machines (ATMs) in most big cities, and it's usually cheaper to use them than change your cash in banks. Then you'll have more money to spend. When you are at your destination, other travelers often have great information they are happy to share. Find out what they have to say. It could enhance your travelling experience.

(Adapted from Pearson Test of English General Skills)

What is the passage mainly about?

A. Things to avoid when you go abroad

B. Tips for Travelers Overseas

C. The benefits of travelling

D. How to find ATMs in big cities?

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks. Fill in the appropriate word in question 58

             The first question we might ask is: What can you learn in college that will help you in being an employee? The schools teach (55) _______ many things of value to the future accountant, doctor or electrician. Do they also teach anything of value to the future employee? Yes, they teach the one thing that it is perhaps most valuable for the future employee (56)_______. But very few students bother to learn it. This basic skill is the ability to organize and express ideas in writing and in speaking. This means that your success as an employee will depend on your ability to communicate with people and to (57) _______ your own thoughts and ideas to them so they will (58) _______ understand what you are driving and be persuaded.

            Of course, skill in expression is not enough (59) _______ itself. You must have something to say in the first place. The effectiveness of your job depends (60) _______ your ability to make other people understand your work as they do on the quality of the work itself.

            Expressing one’s thoughts is one skill that the school can (61) _______ teach. The foundations for skill in expression have to be (62) _______ early: an interest in and an ear (63) _______ language; experience in organizing ideas and data, in brushing aside the irrelevant, and above all the habit of verbal expression. If you do not these foundations (64) _______ your school years, you may never have an opportunity again.

A. both

B. as well

C. either

D. not

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks. Fill in the appropriate word in question 57

             The first question we might ask is: What can you learn in college that will help you in being an employee? The schools teach (55) _______ many things of value to the future accountant, doctor or electrician. Do they also teach anything of value to the future employee? Yes, they teach the one thing that it is perhaps most valuable for the future employee (56)_______. But very few students bother to learn it. This basic skill is the ability to organize and express ideas in writing and in speaking. This means that your success as an employee will depend on your ability to communicate with people and to (57) _______ your own thoughts and ideas to them so they will (58) _______ understand what you are driving and be persuaded.

            Of course, skill in expression is not enough (59) _______ itself. You must have something to say in the first place. The effectiveness of your job depends (60) _______ your ability to make other people understand your work as they do on the quality of the work itself.

            Expressing one’s thoughts is one skill that the school can (61) _______ teach. The foundations for skill in expression have to be (62) _______ early: an interest in and an ear (63) _______ language; experience in organizing ideas and data, in brushing aside the irrelevant, and above all the habit of verbal expression. If you do not these foundations (64) _______ your school years, you may never have an opportunity again.

A. transfer

B. present

C. interpret

D. represent

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks. Fill in the appropriate word in question 56

             The first question we might ask is: What can you learn in college that will help you in being an employee? The schools teach (55) _______ many things of value to the future accountant, doctor or electrician. Do they also teach anything of value to the future employee? Yes, they teach the one thing that it is perhaps most valuable for the future employee (56)_______. But very few students bother to learn it. This basic skill is the ability to organize and express ideas in writing and in speaking. This means that your success as an employee will depend on your ability to communicate with people and to (57) _______ your own thoughts and ideas to them so they will (58) _______ understand what you are driving and be persuaded.

            Of course, skill in expression is not enough (59) _______ itself. You must have something to say in the first place. The effectiveness of your job depends (60) _______ your ability to make other people understand your work as they do on the quality of the work itself.

            Expressing one’s thoughts is one skill that the school can (61) _______ teach. The foundations for skill in expression have to be (62) _______ early: an interest in and an ear (63) _______ language; experience in organizing ideas and data, in brushing aside the irrelevant, and above all the habit of verbal expression. If you do not these foundations (64) _______ your school years, you may never have an opportunity again.

A. to know

B. how to know

C. knowing

D. of knowing