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PART I. READING (4.5 points)
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each
of the questions (1.5 points)
If you'd like to improve your English, one thing you can do is to build up your vocabulary. In order to
do this, you have to practice a lot. I'm afraid there is not a short cut for this. But there are many effective
ways. First of all, you should read a lot. You can read short stories, comics, newspapers, magazines, etc.
depending on your English level. As you read, you can try to guess the meanings of unknown words from
the context of the sentence. If you cannot, then look up the definition in a dictionary. English to English
dictionary should be your first choice and keep the translator as last. Another way of building vocabulary
is to watch movies in English which will also help with pronunciation. Try to be involved with the language
as much as you can. Keep a vocabulary notebook and write down a few Words each day. Keep in mind that
you have to revise them regularly. In my opinion, to communicate with people all you need is words. Even
if you just say the words one after another, people most likely will understand what you mean regardless of
the order of the words and grammar.
(https://www.grammarbank.com/beginners-reading-comprehension)
1. What is the main idea of this passage?
A. What we can do to improve our English
B. The difficulties in learning English
C. Problems of learning a second language
D. The best way of communicating in English
2. The word "effective" in the passage is closest in meaning to.
A. expensive B. careful C. useful D. funny
3. Which of the following is NOT true, according to the passage?
A. We should use a translator for all unknown words.
B. We should read a lot and see movies in English.
C. We should take notes when we learn new words.
D. We should practice speaking as much as we can.
4. The writer's advice for English learners is.
A. finding a short cut to practice English
B. using a dictionary for translation
C. avoiding English to English dictionary
D. writing down some words every day
5. What is the most important thing to communicate with people according to the writer?
A. Grammar B. Vocabulary
C. Order of the words D. Advanced English course
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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word that best
fits each of the numbered blanks (1.5 points)
Halloween was first celebrated many centuries ago in Ireland and Scotland by Celtic priests called
Druids. They observed the end of autumn and the beginning of (1) _________. The Druids thought that
Halloween was the night when the witches came out. As they were afraid (2) _________ witches, they put
food and small gifts near the doors of their houses for the witches.
It is considered that Halloween was (3 ) _________ to America by the immigrants from Ireland and
Scotland. In the 19th century they celebrated Halloween according to their old (4) _________ (the integral
part of the festival was a lantern made of a pumpkin with holes in the forms of eyes, and nose and a mouth).
Nowadays people hold parades on Halloween. On the 31st of October they (5) _________ as witches,
demons, ghosts and the like, with large 'pumpkins' in their hands, take part in the festival that lasts till early
morning.
1. A. spring B. summer C. autumn D. winter
2. A. for B. of C. with D. about

3. A. brought B. given C. returned D. carried

4. A. traditions B. beliefs C. cultures D. methods
5. A. wear B. show C. dress D. cover

Read the following passage, and then decide the following statements true (T), or false (F). (1.5 points)

Have you ever read Alice In Wonderland, by Lewis Carol? I did and I really like it. It’s an adventure
story full of magic and danger. Yesterday I saw Tim Burton’s version of the film at the cinema.
This story is about Alice, who is now a teenager. A man wants to marry her, but she runs away and
falls down a rabbit hole. She travels to Wonderland, which she has visited before as a child, and meets a lot
of amazing characters on her adventures. There are a lot of good special effects in the film. The Red Queen,
played by Helena Bonham Carter, is very scary, and Johnny Depp is brilliant as the Mad Hatter. He has
acted in a lot of films before but this is my favourite one. Mia Waslkowska is good as Alice; this is her first
big film and I think she’s going to become a big star!
Overall, I think this is a good film for teenagers, but it’s a bit long. You should see it if you like
fantasy and adventure, but don’t go if you like romances: it’s not a love story. Charlie, Manchester, UK
1. Wonderland was directed by Lewis Carol. T
2. The film is both an adventure story and a love story. F
3. Alice is still in her childhood. F
4. Alice has never been to Wonderland before. F
5. She meets a lot of amazing people in Wonderland. T

PART II. WRITING (5.5 points)

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 Task 1. Write complete sentences, using the words/ phrases given in their correct forms (1.5 points)
1. Stamp collection/ be/ interesting hobby.
2. You/ can learn many things, such/ the geography/ a country/ stamps.
3. Postal stamps/ be a source/ interesting facts/ important dates/ every country/ the world.
4. It/ make stamp collecting/ become very popular.
5. As you look at the pages/ a stamp album, you/ can learn interesting details/ foreign customs/ arts/
literature/ history/ culture.

Task 2. Choose the best topic sentence for each group of supporting sentences. (1 point)
North Americans send cards for many occasions. They send cards to family and friends on birthdays and
holidays. They also send thank-you cards, get well cards, graduation cards, and congratulation cards. It is
very common to buy cards in stores and send them through the mail, but turning on the computer and
sending cards over the Internet is also popular.
a) Sending cards is very popular in North America.
b) Birthday cards are the most popular kind of card.
c) It is important to send thank-you cards

Task 3. Write a paragraph (3 points)

Write a paragraph (150-200 words) about your favorite clothes

Task 1: Task 3:
1. Stamp collection is an Today clothes are very diverse, from designs to
interesting hobby. materials. After many years, I am still loyal to
Jeans. Jeans are used by me in almost every
2. You can learn many things, such outfit.
as the geography of a country from
stamps. Today’s jeans have many styles: tight or loose.
Because of the variety of styles and styles that
3. Postal stamps are a source of never go out of fashion, jeans are popular with
interesting facts and important many people. When wearing tight jeans, I
dates about every country in the combine a white shirt and a pair of high heels to
world. look sexy. Loose jeans will be combined with a
T-shirt of the same size and a pair of sneakers. I
4. It makes stamp collecting use jeans when I go to school or hang out with
become very popular. friends. I look very young and active whenever I
wear jeans.
5. As you look at the pages of a
stamp album, you can learn I remember the first pair of jeans that were
interesting details of foreign bought for me by my mother. Now I’m not
customs, arts, literature, history wearing it, but I still respect it. Although it is a
and culture. long3 time ago, jeans are still the choice of many
people, including me.
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PART I. READING (4.5 points)
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each
of the questions (1.5 points)
Last week, my friend and I spent a weekend in the countryside. We visited my uncle’s farm. I had
been to the farm several times before, but this was the first time for my friend. Naturally, it was a great
event for him. Finally, the days came. It was a fine morning. We got up very early because we wanted to
leave home after breakfast. We made the journey by bus. We reach my uncle farm at noon. After lunch we
spent many hours walking around the village to see the sights and walking through the wood to look for
bird’s nests.
In the next morning, we have a big breakfast with plenty of farm products. After breakfast, my uncle
took us to a small lake not far from home. There we fished and had a nice lunch with the fish we caught.
The weekend was short; however, we enjoyed it very much. The country air was fresh and pure. We
felt healthy and strong when we came back to the city for our school work.
1. How long did the writer and his friend spend in the country?
A. a day B. two days C. a few days D. a week
2. What was the weather like on the day they started their journey?
A. It was bad B. It was rainy C. It was gloomy D. It was good
3. When did they reach the farm?
A. at 9 a.m B. at 12 o’clock C. at 4 p.m D. at 8 p.m
4. What did they do on the first day?
A. go fishing B. go sightseeing C. go hunting D. go swimming
5. How did they feel when they come back for the school work?
A. healthy B. enjoyable C. fresh D. tired

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word that best
fits each of the numbered blanks (1.5 points)
Do you like putting on an apron and cooking a delicious meal for your family? How about helping
out at the stove, stirring and sniffing the sweet smells? Or (1) _________ cookies by cutting out your
favourite shapes?
Although making food is fun, it's important to know how to be safe. This means knowing
(2)_________ to get the help of an adult assistant, how to keep things clean, and how to use the kitchen
safely. Let's get cooking!
Before beginning any recipe, get an adult's (3) _________ to work in the kitchen. If your recipe uses
knives, the stove, or other kitchen appliances, you must have some adult help. Some things that adults use
in the kitchen may seem (4) _________ to operate, but once you use them yourself, you might be surprised
by how difficult they actually are. By having your assistant around, you can avoid surprises, (5) _________
safe, and have fun while you cook.
(https://teenshealth.org/en/kids/safe-in-kitchen.html7refcsearch)
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 1. A. making B. doing C. boiling D. burning
2. A. what B. which C. when D. while

3. A. opinion B. warning C. information D. permission

4. A. hard B. simple C. tough D. pleasant

5. A. continue B. stay C. keep D. maintain

Read the following passage, and then decide the following statements true (T), or false (F). (1.5 points)

In Sweden, it is necessary to keep your headlights on 4 hours a day. We understand that it is required
for places as cold as Sweden during winter, but you cannot turn off your car’s lights even if it is June and
the weather looks just fine.
If you are driving in Beijing and you come across a zebra crossing, don’t stop or even try to slow
down because this will get you in trouble with the law.
In Thailand, it is compulsory to wear a shirt while driving. Women who go topless while driving
can be fined equal to a few hundred baht.
In Cyprus, you should keep both hands on the wheel. Drivers who unnecessarily raise a hand from
the steering wheel can get fines, although we think that making some gestures at bad drivers is sometimes
good.
Don’t yell or curse while you are driving in Rockville, Maryland, USA although you are right. It is
illegal to curse in public. You have to pay a fine up to $100 or go to prison up to 10 days.
1. Use your car’s headlights 4 hours a day in Sweden. T
2. In Sweden, you have to turn on your car’s lights in June when the weather is bad. F
3. In Beijing, it is against the law to stop at a zebra crossing. T
4. In Thailand, you have to wear a shirt while driving. T
5. There are no rules about what women have to wear while they are driving in Thailand. F

PART II. WRITING (5.5 points)

Task 1. Write complete sentences, using the words/ phrases given in their correct forms (1.5 points)
1. Stamp collection/ be/ interesting hobby.
2. You/ can learn many things, such/ the geography/ a country/ stamps.
3. Postal stamps/ be a source/ interesting facts/ important dates/ every country/ the world.
4. It/ make stamp collecting/ become very popular.
5. As you look at the pages/ a stamp album, you/ can learn interesting details/ foreign customs/ arts/
literature/ history/ culture.

Task 2. Choose the best topic sentence for each group of supporting sentences. (1 point)

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I enjoy summer sports like water skiing and baseball. The weather is usually sunny and hot, so I can go to
the beach almost every day. Gardening is my hobby and I spend many summer days working in my garden.
Unfortunately, the days pass too quickly in summer.
a) I like to garden in summer.
b) Summer is my favourite season.
c) Summer is too short.
Task 3. Write a paragraph (3 points)
Write a paragraph (150-200 words) about your favorite clothes

Task 1: Task 3:
1. Stamp collection is an interesting I like many different default styles. However
hobby. the style that I like the most is the sporty style.

2. You can learn many things, such I like classic black and white. Therefore, most
as the geography of a country from of my clothes have this color. When it is hot I
stamps. like to wear knee-length clothes. It makes me
feel good.
3. Postal stamps are a source of
interesting facts and important I have tried many different fashion styles but
dates about every country in the everyone says I match the sporty style. I am
world. also very happy about that. The first time I
dressed in this fashion style was a sore
4. It makes stamp collecting summer year. My best-friend was the one who
become very popular. suggested I try it. Some of my clothes are also
those of my bosom buddy gave. It suits my
5. As you look at the pages of a personality and personality.
stamp album, you can learn
interesting details of foreign In the future I do not know if I will change or
customs, as well as their arts, not but now I am very satisfied with my fashion
literature, history and culture. style. If you can do it, give it a try!

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PART I. READING (4.5 points)
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each
of the questions (1.5 points)
When we go and watch a movie in the cinema, we see real people moving and talking on a big screen
in front of US. But how are movies filmed and shown to US? In actual fact, movies do not really 'move'
like we think they do. It is our eyes that play tricks on US and make the movies look as if they are moving.
A movie is filmed using a camera which takes pictures at a very fast speed. The camera can take 4
pictures in one second! If it is taking pictures of somebody walking, the pictures will show the different
movements of the person in that one second. Since the pictures are taken so quickly, the difference between
each picture is very slight.
The pictures are developed into long strips of film which are then shown, using a film projector. As
we watch, 4 pictures flash before our eyes every second. The pictures go by so fast that we cannot see each
one by itself. What we see is just one picture that seems to move. Our eyes play a part by blending the
pictures with each other.
The same method applies to cartoons. In a cartoon, instead of taking pictures of real people, the camera
takes pictures of drawings. Many drawings have to be made just to show a simple action. Each drawing is
again made only slightly different from the others. The drawings are then photographed orderly. When
everything is complete and the cartoon is shown, it also looks as though the characters are really moving.
(www.englishdaily61.com/comprehension...)
1. What do we often think we see in the cinema?
A. Photographs of people B. People moving in a picture
C. A big screen D. Camera tricks
2. If a person is acting in a movie, he ______________.
A. has to move in slow motion B. has to move on a big screen
C. gets many pictures of him taken D. moves 4 times in one second
3. How is the difference between each of the 4 pictures?
A. Very rough B. Very small C. Very large D. Very unusual
4. What do our eyes do when we watch a movie?
A. They join many pictures into one. B. They move with the pictures.
C. They mix the pictures up. D. They take pictures of the movie.
5. To film a cartoon, ____________ have to be photographed.
A. people B. actions C. drawings D. characters

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word that best
fits each of the numbered blanks (1.5 points)
In the early 20th century, it was suggested in the United States that fathers across the country be
remembered on a special Sunday each year. The purpose was to establish closer (1) __________ between
fathers and children. The day was also created to help fathers remember their responsibilities toward their
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children.
On Father's Day, children in the United States might (2) __________ their dad out fora meal. They
might send him a greeting card or call on the telephone. Or they might buy him a (3) __________. Not all
children, however, will see or speak with their dad on Father's Day. Studies say about 20 million American
children live in a family (4) __________a father. One reason for this is the large increase in the number of
people (5) __________ have ended their marriages. The divorce rate in the United States has risen sharply
in recent years.
1. A. members B. relations C. systems D. elements

2. A. take B. carry C. bring D. get

3. A. prize B. reward C. present D. honour
4. A. with B. for C. including D. without
5. A. who B. whom G which D. whose

Read the following passage, and then decide the following statements true (T), or false (F). (1.5 points)
Have you ever read Alice In Wonderland, by Lewis Carol? I did and I really like it. It’s an adventure
story full of magic and danger. Yesterday I saw Tim Burton’s version of the film at the cinema.
This story is about Alice, who is now a teenager. A man wants to marry her, but she runs away and
falls down a rabbit hole. She travels to Wonderland, which she has visited before as a child, and meets a lot
of amazing characters on her adventures. There are a lot of good special effects in the film. The Red Queen,
played by Helena Bonham Carter, is very scary, and Johnny Depp is brilliant as the Mad Hatter. He has
acted in a lot of films before but this is my favourite one. Mia Waslkowska is good as Alice; this is her first
big film and I think she’s going to become a big star!
Overall, I think this is a good film for teenagers, but it’s a bit long. You should see it if you like
fantasy and adventure, but don’t go if you like romances: it’s not a love story. Charlie, Manchester, UK
1. Wonderland was directed by Lewis Carol. T
2. The film is both an adventure story and a love story. F
3. Alice is still in her childhood. F
4. Alice has never been to Wonderland before. F
5. She meets a lot of amazing people in Wonderland. T

PART II. WRITING (5.5 points)

Task 1. Write complete sentences, using the words/ phrases given in their correct forms (1.5 points)
1. Their colors/ can make/ you feel relaxed/ happy.
2. Collecting stamps/ can become/ a business.
3. If you are lucky/ finding/ special stamp, it/ will bring/ you some money besides knowledge/ pleasure.
4. We/ keep/ our bodies/ warm/ avoid/ flu/ a cold.
5. Getting/ enough/ rest/ help/ you/ concentrate/ school.
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Task 2. Choose the best topic sentence for each group of supporting sentences. (1 point)
First of all, we need money to repair old roads and build new roads. We also need more to pay teachers
salaries and to pay for services such as trash collection. Finally, more tax money is needed to give financial
help to the poor citizens of the city. It is clear that the city will have serious problems if taxes are not raised
soon.
a) We should raise city taxes.
b) City taxes are too high.
c) City taxes pay for new roads.

Task 4. Write a paragraph (3 points)

Write an opinion paragraph about the disadvantages of using mobile phones.

Task 1:
1. Their colours can make you feel Task 3:
relaxed and happy Nowadays, mobile phones are useful, but it
also has many disadvantages. First of all,
2. Collecting stamps can become a using too many mobile phones will make us
business. less focus on study. Students take their
mobile phones to chat with friends, play
3. If you are lucky in finding a game and watch movies instead of using
special stamp, it will bring you them to study. Moreover, people will be
some money besides knowledge distant from others. When we hang out with
and pleasure. friends or spend time playing with family,
everyone uses their mobile phones, and no
4. We should keep our bodies one talks to others; that thing makes us feel
warm to avoid flu and a cold. terrible and not close. Finally, using mobile
phones is not suitable for your health. If you
5. Getting enough rest helps you use a mobile phone every day, your eyes will
concentrate on school. be short-sighted, and even you can be blind.
You can get headaches when you mobile
phone for a long time. In conclusion, you
should sensibly use your mobile phones to
make your phones have more advantages.

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PART I. READING (4.5 points)
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each
of the questions (1.5 points)
Research has shown that children have a significant impact on what ends up in the shopping trolley.
They also choose a lot of their own clothes, especially sports items, such as shoes, T-shirts and caps. When
it comes to take-away food, it is often the children who decide. Many companies pitch their advertising
directly to children. Some people think this is wrong.
People in favour of advertising to children say that ads give them ideas for how to spend money. They
say that children can be taught to be wise buyers and that advertising tells children about new products.
These advocates also believe that companies act responsibly when they advertise to children and that the
parents have the final say.
Those who oppose advertising to children say that children are easily influenced. They believe that
children are made to feel they are not 'cool' when they cannot afford the advertised items. Opponents think
that parents are pressured by their children and that some advertisements mislead children. They also state
that children do not have the experience to make sensible choices.
We may need more research into how children are swayed by advertising to decide whether the
opponents or the advocates are right.
(NAPLAN Reading)
1. The first paragraph states that, when shopping, children will often ___________.
A. oppose advertising
B. make the wrong choices
C. pressure their friends into buying things
D. make their own decisions about food and clothing
2. "Many companies pitch their advertising directly to children". This statement means that advertisements
are _____________.
A. made by children B. aimed at children
C. thrown at children D. harmful to children
3. According to the passage, people who support advertising to children believe that ____________..
A. children are easily influenced
B. parents always spend their own money wisely
C. some advertisements are misleading to children
D. advertisements inform children about new products
4. Which expression in the passage indicates that the debate still goes on?
A. may need more research B. parents are pressured
C. children are swayed D. research has shown
5. What is the purpose of this text?
A. to report incorrect facts about advertising
B. to explain how advertising to children works
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 C. to discuss different points of view about advertising
D. to persuade the reader that advertising to children is good

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word that best
fits each of the numbered blanks (1.5 points)
The most important factor of succeeding in exams is PREPARATION! People say that success doesn't
come (1) _________ and this is so true! Take a look at the structure of an iceberg that floats in the water.
Only a small fraction of an iceberg is visible above the water line, (2) _________ the larger part of an
iceberg is hidden beneath the water.
The "Iceberg Theory of Success" helps US to realize that every person who has (3) _________
something had to invest a lot of effort and work. Having this in mind we can avoid having too high
expectations (4) _________ an outcome that we want to achieve, but it also allows US to be more persistent.
If you are willing to focus, be persistent, fail and get yourself back up and most of all work hard, there
is great (5) _________ that you will be successful! So, success is the result of the following seven factors:
discipline, sacrifice, dedication, persistence, failure, disappointment and effort.
(https://ithem es. com/success-is-an -iceberg/)
1. A. lively B. easy C. pretty D. early
2. A. because B. unless C. although D. whereas
3. A. created B. succeeded C. achieved D. explored
4. A. towards B. within C. between D. above
5. A. dream B. hope C. chance D. voice

Read the following passage, and then decide the following statements true (T), or false (F). (1.5 points)
‘Sky Whale’ is a plane with four engines that can carries over 700 people. The airplane will exist
for short distances between cities. The technology will use eco-engines with energy recovery systems which
are able to feed back to the planes themselves.
With a capacity to transport a large number of passengers, like a train of high speed, ‘Sky Whale’
will be a safer type of planes for the future.
We will also have supersonic planes which are transcontinental or transoceanic. They can fly at very
high altitudes more than 5,000 metres and at record speeds. The engines which can change according to the
situations are called intelligent engines.
1. ‘Sky Whale’ can carry a large number of passengers. T
2. The airplane will be used for long distances between cities because it has four engines. F
3. ‘Sky Whale’ can travel at a high speed. T
4. Transcontinental planes can fly at the maximum altitude of 3,000 metres and at record
speeds. F
5. Intelligent engines are the ones that can change according to the situations. T

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PART II. WRITING (5.5 points)
Task 1. Write complete sentences, using the words/ phrases given in their correct forms (1.5 points)
1. Their colors/ can make/ you feel relaxed/ happy.
2. Collecting stamps/ can become/ a business.
3. If you are lucky/ finding/ special stamp, it/ will bring/ you some money besides knowledge/ pleasure.
4. We/ keep/ our bodies/ warm/ avoid/ flu/ a cold.
5. Getting/ enough/ rest/ help/ you/ concentrate/ school.

Task 2. Choose the best topic sentence for each group of supporting sentences. (1 point)
For example, a person can have breakfast in New York, board an airplane, and have dinner in Paris. A
businesswoman in London can instantly place an order with a factory in Hong Kong by sending a fax.
Furthermore, a schoolboy in Tokyo can turn on a TV and watch a baseball game being played in Los
Angeles.
a) Airplanes have changed our lives.
b) Advances in technology have made the world seem smaller.
c) The fax machine was an important invention.

Task 3. Write a paragraph (3 points)

Write an opinion paragraph about the disadvantages of using mobile phones.

Nowadays, mobile phones are useful,

but it also has many disadvantages. First
Task 1: of all, using too many mobile phones will
1. Their colours can make you make us less focus on study. Students
feel relaxed and happy take their mobile phones to chat with
friends, play game and watch movies
2. Collecting stamps can become instead of using them to study.
a business. Moreover, people will be distant from
others. When we hang out with friends or
3. If you are lucky in finding a spend time playing with family, everyone
special stamp, it will bring you uses their mobile phones, and no one
some money besides knowledge talks to others; that thing makes us feel
and pleasure. terrible and not close. Finally, using
mobile phones is not suitable for your
4. We should keep our bodies health. If you use a mobile phone every
warm to avoid flu and a cold. day, your eyes will be short-sighted, and
even you can be blind. You can get
5. Getting enough rest helps you headaches when you mobile phone for a
concentrate on school. long time. In conclusion, you should
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make your phones have more
advantages.
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PART I. READING (4.5 points)
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each
of the questions (1.5 points)
From pop band to movie star
Johnny Depp is the actor who plays Willy Wonka in the movie Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
With his good looks and unusual sense of humour, Johnny has become one of the biggest names at the box
office, but did you know that he started his career in a pop band?
Johnny taught himself to play guitar when he was twelve years old. Soon afterwards he formed a band
called Flame. The band wrote their own music and practised in a garage. Johnny designed the band's
costumes - many were made from old clothes found in his mother's wardrobe.
By the time Johnny was sixteen, Flame had changed its name to The Kids and the band was playing
gigs around America. The Kids worked hard for six years but they did not hit the big time. It was only after
meeting the actor Nicolas Cage that Johnny decided to try acting. The rest, as they say, is history. But
Johnny still finds time for music - he has recently played guitar on the album of his musician girlfriend,
Vanessa Paradis. (NAPLAN Reading)
1. How old was Johnny when he started playing the guitar?
A. six B. eight C. twelve D. sixteen
2. The question at the end of the first paragraph suggests readers will think this information is _____.
A. amusing B. surprising C. upsetting D. disappointing
3. Which of these is a fact about The Kids?
A. The band did not become famous.
B. The band reached the top of the music charts.
C. The band did not write any music for six years.
D. The band made lots of money from playing gigs.
4. Why is Nicolas Cage mentioned in this text?
A. He played with The Kids.
B. He offered Johnny an acting role.
C. He inspired Johnny to become an actor.
D. He introduced Johnny to Vanessa Paradis.
5. What does the text suggest about Johnny's current attitude to making music?
A. He prefers to listen to his girlfriend make music.
B. He would rather play a different instrument.
C. He thinks he is too old to be in a band.
D. He still enjoys playing his guitar.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word that best
fits each of the numbered blanks (1.5 points)
Earth's atmosphere is made up of many layers. Because of gravity's pull, most of the air in the
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atmosphere is in the bottom (1) ____________. When scientists talk about how high the atmosphere goes,
they use the word altitude. They start (2) ____________ the altitude at sea level, which is the place where
the land and sea are at the same level. It has an altitude of 0 feet. There is (3) ____________ of oxygen and
other gases at sea level.
At about 62 miles, or over 50,000 feet above sea level, the atmosphere disappears. This is
(4)____________ outer space begins. Earth’s gravity is too weak to
pull on anything, so all the gases, including oxygen, are gone. That's why you can't (5)____________in
outer space.
Luckily, scientists have solved that problem. Astronauts who visit space have special suits. These suits
have oxygen inside of them. Wearing one of these suits is like being in your own atmosphere!
(Daily Science - Evan-Moore -2015)
1. A. reason B. layer C. surface D. class
2. A. repairing B. inventing C. analyzing D. measuring
3. A. many B. number C. plenty D. much
4. A. where B. which C. that D. when
5. A. work B. swim C. stay D. breathe

Read the following passage, and then decide the following statements true (T), or false (F). (1.5 points)
In Sweden, it is necessary to keep your headlights on 4 hours a day. We understand that it is required
for places as cold as Sweden during winter, but you cannot turn off your car’s lights even if it is June and
the weather looks just fine.
If you are driving in Beijing and you come across a zebra crossing, don’t stop or even try to slow
down because this will get you in trouble with the law.
In Thailand, it is compulsory to wear a shirt while driving. Women who go topless while driving
can be fined equal to a few hundred baht.
In Cyprus, you should keep both hands on the wheel. Drivers who unnecessarily raise a hand from
the steering wheel can get fines, although we think that making some gestures at bad drivers is sometimes
good.
Don’t yell or curse while you are driving in Rockville, Maryland, USA although you are right. It is
illegal to curse in public. You have to pay a fine up to $100 or go to prison up to 10 days.
1. Use your car’s headlights 4 hours a day in Sweden. T
2. In Sweden, you have to turn on your car’s lights in June when the weather is bad. F
3. In Beijing, it is against the law to stop at a zebra crossing. T
4. In Thailand, you have to wear a shirt while driving. T
5. There are no rules about what women have to wear while they are driving in Thailand. F

PART II. WRITING (5.5 points)

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Task 1. Write complete sentences, using the words/ phrases given in their correct forms (1.5 points)
1. Vitamins/ play/ important/ role/ our diet.
2. You/ not/ play/ more/ computer games/ free time.
3. Doctor/ asking/ Mai/ questions/ about/ health problems.
4. Nick/ wash/ hands a lot/ he/ not/ have the flu.
5. David/ eat/ lots of junk food/ he/ not do exercise.

Task 2. Choose the best topic sentence for each group of supporting sentences. (1 point)
___________________________________________________________ . Firstly, living in a foreign
country helps you learn another language faster than studying it at school. Secondly, you can learn directly
about the history, geography, and culture of a country. Thirdly, you become a more tolerant person because
you experience different ways of living. The last, living in a foreign country makes you appreciate your
own country better.
A. You can learn by living in a foreign country.
B. We should live in a foreign country for a while.
C. Some benefits you can get by living in a foreign country.

Task 3. Write a paragraph (3 points)

Write an opinion paragraph about the advantages of using mobile phones.
Task3:
In the age of advanced technology, the mobile
Task 1: phone is one of the most widely used technologies
1. Vitamins play an important and it plays an important role in our lives. The
role in our diet. mobile phone will certainly bring about a lot of
advantages. First of all, the cell phone is considered
2. You should not play more the quickest means of communication in our daily
computer games in your free life, hence we can contact easily with our friends
time. and our relative wherever by calling or sending
messages. Second, it is also a means of
3. The doctor is asking Mai entertainment for people. For instance, we can
some questions about her listen to music and play games on a mobile phone.
health problems. Moreover, by using the latest apps for smartphone,
we can access the Internet to watch film and check
4. Nick washes his hands a lot, out the profile on social networks and update our
so he doesn't have the flu. status wherever we are. Final, if we have a
smartphone in hand, out studying becomes more
5. David eats lots of junk food, effective such as lookup dictionary, find out any
and he doesn't do exercise sources of reference on the internet which is useful
for studying. In conclusion, it could be said that
mobile phone is a necessary part of our modern life.
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Mã 6
PART I. READING (4.5 points)
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each
of the questions (1.5 points)
Dear Laura,
Hello. How are you? I met Aunt Sue at the supermarket today. I was surprised to see her trolley filled
with flour, sugar, cocoa powder, eggs and even a small electric whisk. I know that she loathes baking. When
I asked her, she said that you wanted to bake a cake.
I am not an expert in baking but I have baked quite a few cakes before. Let me share some useful
tips with you.
If your butter is taken directly from the refrigerator, it will be cold and hard. Try to slice it thinly or
grate it and put it over some warm water for about ten minutes. This will make it easier to mix it with the
other ingredients.
Most importantly, make sure that you set the correct temperature for the oven. Besides turning on the
oven before putting in the mixture, remember to check that the oven rack is placed in the centre. This helps
to bake the cake evenly. What type of baking tray are you using? If you are using a glass tray, do adjust the
oven temperature by about 5°C.
I hope you have fun baking your cake.
Love,
Mary
(Adapted from Comprehension Fast Forward 4-J. Lee& G. Y. Shen- SAP)
1. Mary was surprised that Aunt Sue ________.
A. liked baking
B. was alone at the supermarket without Laura
C. had bought a trolley
D. was buying ingredients for baking
2. The phrase "useful tips" in paragraph 2 refers to __________.
A. short-cuts B. advice C. warnings D. recipes
3. It is probably difficult to use butter that has been ___________.
A. sliced B. softened
C. refrigerated D. put in warm water
4. Before using the oven, Laura should check that __________.
A. the temperature in the oven is adjusted to 5°c
B. she is using a glass tray
C. the cake is baked evenly
D. the oven rack is in the middle
5. Mary wrote the letter because she wanted __________.
A. to bake the cake with Laura
B. to show off her knowledge to Laura
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 C. to tell Laura what to look out for when baking a cake
D. Laura to share her baking experience with her soon

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word that best
fits each of the numbered blanks (1.5 points)
When we say the word "family", the first picture that appears in our minds would be an image of a
mother, a father and their children. This is (1) _________ we call a nuclear family. However, there are
families that are made up of just a single parent. Then there are the extended families where more than one
set of families live together (2) _________ the same roof.
According to the most common definition, a nuclear family or traditional family (3) _________ of
parents, legalized through marriage, together with their biological or adoptive children. They raise and
nurture the children till the young ones (4) _________ of marriageable age to form new families of their
own.
During the festive seasons, holidays or even the weekends, nuclear families who stay on their own
way may return to the grandparents' home for meals and spend time together. If the paternal and maternal
grandparents are still (5)_________, alternative weekly visitations to each grandparent's home is common.
In this way, the grandchildren will get to spend quality time with both sets of grandparents.
(Wong &Shen - Close Fast Forward - SAP)
1. A. what B. how C. when D. why
2. A. into B. of C. on D. under

3. A. includes B. consists C. engages D. forms

4. A. are B. have C. do D. make

5. At lived B. lively C. alive D. living

Read the following passage, and then decide the following statements true (T), or false (F). (1.5 points)

Thousands of people in Calcutta, India, have no jobs and no proper homes. They live in homes made
of mats, boxes, and rusty sheets of tin. Many people have to camp permanently in the railway stations,
cooking, eating, sleeping and feeding their babies there. Babies are born in the streets and people die there
too.
As many as seventeen out of every hundred families live in the streets, having nowhere to go. Many
of these people are sick because of a hot and damp climate. Although the government tries hard to provide
houses, schools, and medical services, it can hardly keep up with the increasing population.
1. Many people in Calcutta live in bad conditions because they have no jobs. T
2. Many people live in slums made of anything they can find. T
3. Babies from poor families are taken care of by the local government. F
4. Seventy percent of the families in Calcutta have to live in the streets. F
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5. The local government makes efforts to help poor families but it cannot solve the problem successfully. T

PART II. WRITING (5.5 points)

Task 1. Write complete sentences, using the words/ phrases given in their correct forms (1.5 points)
1. Vitamins/ play/ important/ role/ our diet.
2. You/ not/ play/ more/ computer games/ free time.
3. Doctor/ asking/ Mai/ questions/ about/ health problems.
4. Nick/ wash/ hands a lot/ he/ not/ have the flu.
5. David/ eat/ lots of junk food/ he/ not do exercise.

Task 2. Choose the best topic sentence for each group of supporting sentences. (1 point)
__________________________________________________________ . There are some private colleges
and universities in the United States. Private colleges and universities are usually more expensive because
they do not get money from taxes. Meanwhile, some other colleges and universities are public. It means the
citizens of each state pay some of the costs through their taxes so that public colleges are cheaper for
students to attend. However, you can get a good education no matter which type of college you attend –
public or private.
A. Two main types of colleges and universities in the United States are private and public.
B. Private colleges and universities get money from taxes.
C. There are only some colleges and universities in the United States.

Task 3. Write a paragraph (3 points)

Write an opinion paragraph about the advantages of using mobile phones.
In the age of advanced technology, the mobile phone is
one of the most widely used technologies and it plays
Task 1: an important role in our lives. The mobile phone will
1. Vitamins play an important certainly bring about a lot of advantages. First of all, the
role in our diet. cell phone is considered the quickest means of
communication in our daily life, hence we can contact
2. You should not play more easily with our friends and our relative wherever by
computer games in your free calling or sending messages. Second, it is also a
time. means of entertainment for people. For instance, we
can listen to music and play games on a mobile phone.
3. The doctor is asking Mai Moreover, by using the latest apps for smartphone, we
some questions about her can access the Internet to watch film and check out the
health problems. profile on social networks and update our status
wherever we are. Final, if we have a smartphone in
4. Nick washes his hands a hand, out studying becomes more effective such as
lot, so he doesn't have the flu. lookup dictionary, find out any sources of reference on
the internet which is useful for studying. In conclusion, it
5. David eats lots of junk food, could be said that mobile phone is an indispensable
and he doesn't do exercise part of our life.
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Mã 7
PART I. READING (4.5 points)
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each
of the questions (1.5 points)
Jacques-Yves Cousteau
Jacques-Yves Cousteau was born in 1910 in Saint-André-de-Cubzac, in France. He was a famous
scientist, underwater explorer, French naval officer, author and documentary filmmaker.
As a child he was fascinated with building things and especially with movies. He saved his pocket
money and bought himself a movie camera. After he finished school, he joined the French Naval Academy.
It was during this time in the French Navy that he began his underwater explorations. He tried to build a
machine that would allow people to stay underwater longer.
During World War II, he worked with French engineer Émile Gagnan as they tried to perfect the
aqualung, a cylinder of compressed air connected to a face mask. This now meant that divers could stay
underwater for several hours without a heavy diving suit or being connected back to a ship.
In 1950, Cousteau bought the ship Calypso to help his explorations. To help pay for these explorations,
Cousteau made movies and a number of television films: The Silent World (1956) and World Without Sun
(1966). Each won an Academy Award as the best documentary feature of the year. Cousteau wrote many
books, including a series entitled Undersea Discoveries of Jacques-Yves Cousteau. One of the world's
greatest ocean explorers, Jacques-Yves Cousteau died in June 1997.
(Excel NAPLAN*-style Tests)
1. When was Jacques Cousteau born?
A. 1950 B. 1910 C. 1956 D. 1997
2. Who was Jacques Cousteau?
A. He was a famous scientist and underwater explorer.
B. He was an author and documentary filmmaker.
C. He was a French naval officer.
D. All of the above
3. Which word below is similar in meaning to "fascinated" in paragraph 2?
A. spellbound B. bored C. hated D. fed up
4. What would be considered Jacques Cousteau's greatest diving achievement?
A. writing books B. making films
C. perfecting the aqualung D. buying the Calypso
5. Which of the following statements is NOT true about Jacques Cousteau?
A. He was a famous scientist and explorer.
B. He joined the French Naval Academy.
C. He bought the Calypso in 1950.
D. He won three Academy Awards for his films.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word that best
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fits each of the numbered blanks (1.5 points)
Most of Earth's surface is covered by water. Water can be salty or fresh. The water in oceans is
(1)________ of salt. Fresh water is found in lakes and rivers, under the ground, in the air, or (2)________
in ice caps and glaciers. The water we have now on Earth is all the water we will ever have.
The water on Earth is always moving through the water cycle. A cycle is something that (3) ________
over and over. Water starts in the ocean or on land. It then evaporates, or changes from a liquid to a gas.
The gas forms clouds. Water changes from a gas to a (4) ________ when it rains. It falls back to land or
into the oceans.
Many things can happen to water as it falls from the clouds to Earth. In cold places, the water freezes. It
makes snow or ice. It can become part of a glacier or an ice cap. In (5) ________ places, water falls as rain.
Some of the rain flows into oceans, rivers, and lakes. Some of it soaks into the ground.
(Daily Science - Evan-Moor-2015)
1. A. thirsty B. full C. crowded D. rich

2. A. frozen B. melted C. heated D. driven

3. A. separates B. creates C. happens D. repeats

4. A. water B. liquid C. cloud D. rainbow
5. A. taller B. lower C. warmer D. colder

Read the following passage, and then decide the following statements true (T), or false (F). (1.5 points)
‘Sky Whale’ is a plane with four engines that can carries over 700 people. The airplane will exist
for short distances between cities. The technology will use eco-engines with energy recovery systems which
are able to feed back to the planes themselves.
With a capacity to transport a large number of passengers, like a train of high speed, ‘Sky Whale’
will be a safer type of planes for the future.
We will also have supersonic planes which are transcontinental or transoceanic. They can fly at very
high altitudes more than 5,000 metres and at record speeds. The engines which can change according to the
situations are called intelligent engines.
1. ‘Sky Whale’ can carry a large number of passengers. T
2. The airplane will be used for long distances between cities because it has four engines. F
3. ‘Sky Whale’ can travel at a high speed. T
4. Transcontinental planes can fly at the maximum altitude of 3,000 metres and at record
speeds. F
5. Intelligent engines are the ones that can change according to the situations. T

PART II. WRITING (5.5 points)

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Task 1. Write complete sentences, using the words/ phrases given in their correct forms (1.5 points)
1. doctor/ told Elena that she/ sleep more/ she/ try to relax more.
2. My sister/ play/ computer games/ she does exercise too.
3. Eating/ carrots help/ you see objects / more clearly/ at night.
4. Going outside/ wet hair /give/ you a cold or flu.
5. Eating/ fresh fish/ make/ you smarter.

Task 2. Choose the best topic sentence for each group of supporting sentences. (1 point)
_________________________________________________________ . First, the classes in small college
are small. There are approximately twenty students in average class in a small college. Second, it is easy to
meet with professors. Almost all professors in small colleges have time to help students and are usually
happy to do so. Third, small colleges are friendly, so new students make friends quickly. Thus, small
colleges are better than large universities for many students.
A. Small colleges are friendlier than large universities.
B. Some reasons are stated for attending a small college instead of a large university.
C. An excellent education you can get at a small college.
Task 3. Write a paragraph (3 points)
Write a paragraph about advantages of wearing uniforms at school

Task 1:
Task 3:
1. The doctor told Elena she
I think school uniforms have many benefits for
should sleep more, or she
students. Firstly, wearing uniforms helps students
should try to relax more
not distinguish rich and poor. Rich or poor students
are required to wear the same clothes to school,
2. My sister plays computer
and poor students will not be inferior to their peers.
games, but she does exercise
On Monday, students wear uniforms look very
too.
beautiful and simple. The uniforms are beautifully
designed so students can wear comfortably . On
3. Eating carrots will help you
Tuesday, students will not take time to select
see objects more clearly at
clothes to school. This will help students
night
concentrate on learning instead of thinking how I
would wear, what to wear to school. Finally, the
4. Going outside with wet hair
uniforms will help students save money on
will give you a cold or flu.
shopping. They will not spend too much money to
buy clothes because they always have to wear
5. Eating fresh fish will make
uniforms to school. In conclusion, wearing uniforms
you smarter.
is very beneficial to students.

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Mã 8
PART I. READING (4.5 points)
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each
of the questions (1.5 points)
I’m 18 years old and have never played on a sports team before, so I never received lessons or
training of any kind. I wish my parents had signed me up for soccer when I was younger because I
discovered that I wanted to play sports. I just have no skills. There is a soccer team at my high school, but
I definitely won’t make it. Most people on the team have probably been playing for years. I feel like I
missed my chance and that I’ll never be as good as them. Is it too late for me to learn to play from scratch?
I just figure that by the time I become “good”, I’ll be too old anyway. I tried teaching myself in the past,
but it seemed too unorganized and I didn’t know what I was doing. Is there some places that teaches people
of any age how to play soccer?
1. Why does the writer write this passage?
A. He wants to study how people play soccer
B. He is trying to apply for a soccer team
C. He needs advice on whether he should start learning soccer.
D. He has received a sport award for playing in a soccer game.
2. What can be inferred from the passage about the writer?
A. His parents forgot to sign up the writer for a soccer team.
B. He has never played on a soccer team before.
C. His friends have all participated in some sports teams.
D. He envies those who can play soccer well.
3. The word ‘figure’ closest in meaning to__________.
A. think B. want C. trust D. choose
4. The word ‘it’ refers to__________.
A. being too old to learn
B. teaching himself how to play soccer
C. playing for many years
D. looking for a good coach
5. What will the writer probably do?
A. Teach himself again to play soccer
B. Find a job instead of play soccer
C. Ask his friends to teach him soccer
D. Look for a place that teaches adults soccer

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word that best
fits each of the numbered blanks (1.5 points)
People who own dogs consider them as members of the family. Dogs are known for their loyalty and
strong (1) __________ of alertness. Besides the police, many hospitals and homes also use dogs in their
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treatment programmes and have been successful in their implementation. Children recover from illnesses
faster and elderly people feel (2) __________ depressed or helpless after playing with dogs. Dogs are also
very much needed by the blind.
However, owning a dog is no easy task. It needs your constant (3) __________ and affection. Besides
feeding and bathing, a dog needs daily exercises and play time too. It also needs to go for (4)__________
check-ups at the animal clinic. For young dogs, you need to put in time for training.
Before buying a dog, you need to sit down and ask yourself some questions. Do you have enough room
and time for it? What is the main reason for buying a dog? When you travel, who will care for it (5)
__________ your absence? Owning a dog is a long-term commitment.
(Wong &Shen - Close Fast Forward - SAP)

1. A. look B. image C. sense D. point

2. A. less B. more C. fewer D. smaller
3. A. caution B. imagination C. decision D. attention
4. A. different B. regular C. urgent D. occasional
5. about B. within C. among D. during

Read the following passage, and then decide the following statements true (T), or false (F). (1.5 points)

‘Sky Whale’ is a plane with four engines that can carries over 700 people. The airplane will exist
for short distances between cities. The technology will use eco-engines with energy recovery systems which
are able to feed back to the planes themselves.
With a capacity to transport a large number of passengers, like a train of high speed, ‘Sky Whale’
will be a safer type of planes for the future.
We will also have supersonic planes which are transcontinental or transoceanic. They can fly at very
high altitudes more than 5,000 metres and at record speeds. The engines which can change according to the
situations are called intelligent engines.
1. ‘Sky Whale’ can carry a large number of passengers. T
2. The airplane will be used for long distances between cities because it has four engines. F
3. ‘Sky Whale’ can travel at a high speed. T
4. Transcontinental planes can fly at the maximum altitude of 3,000 metres and at record
speeds. F
5. Intelligent engines are the ones that can change according to the situations. T

PART II. WRITING (5.5 points)

Task 1. Write complete sentences, using the words/ phrases given in their correct forms (1.5 points)
1. doctor/ told Elena that she/ sleep more/ she/ try to relax more.
2. My sister/ play/ computer games/ she does exercise too.
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3. Eating/ carrots help/ you see objects / more clearly/ at night.
4. Going outside/ wet hair /give/ you a cold or flu.
5. Eating/ fresh fish/ make/ you smarter.

Task 2. Choose the best topic sentence for each group of supporting sentences. (1 point)
_____________________________________________________________ . One reason is that employers
want workers to be dependable. They certainly want workers who come to work every day. The other reason
is employers want workers who are responsible. The employers would like to give the worker a project to
do and know that it will be done well. In addition, employers look for workers who can work well with
others. The ability to get along with co-workers is important to the success of business. In short, employers
look for dependable and responsible team players.
A. It is difficult to find good employers these days.
B. Employers read job applications very carefully.
C. The three main qualities the employers look for in their employees.

Task 3. Write a paragraph (3 points)

Write a paragraph about advantages of wearing uniforms at school

Task 3:
Task 1: In my opinion, school uniforms have many
1. The doctor told Elena she benefits for students. Firstly, wearing uniforms
should sleep more, or she should helps students not distinguish rich and poor. Rich
try to relax more or poor students are required to wear the same
clothes to school, and poor students will not be
2. My sister plays computer inferior to their peers. On Monday, students wear
games, but she does exercise too. uniforms look very beautiful and simple. The
uniforms are beautifully designed so students can
3. Eating carrots will help you see wear comfortably . On Tuesday, students will not
objects more clearly at night take time to select clothes to school. This will help
students concentrate on learning instead of
4. Going outside with wet hair will thinking how I would wear, what to wear to
give you a cold or flu. school. Finally, the uniforms will help students
save money on shopping. They will not spend too
5. Eating fresh fish will make you much money to buy clothes because they always
smarter. have to wear uniforms to school. In conclusion,
wearing uniforms is very beneficial to students.

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Mã 9
PART I. READING (4.5 points)
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each
of the questions (1.5 points)
Last week, my friend and I spent a weekend in the countryside. We visited my uncle’s farm. I had
been to the farm several times before, but this was the first time for my friend. Naturally, it was a great
event for him. Finally, the days came. It was a fine morning. We got up very early because we wanted to
leave home after breakfast. We made the journey by bus. We reach my uncle farm at noon. After lunch we
spent many hours walking around the village to see the sights and walking through the wood to look for
bird’s nests.
In the next morning, we have a big breakfast with plenty of farm products. After breakfast, my uncle
took us to a small lake not far from home. There we fished and had a nice lunch with the fish we caught.
The weekend was short; however, we enjoyed it very much. The country air was fresh and pure. We
felt healthy and strong when we came back to the city for our school work.
1. How long did the writer and his friend spend in the country?
A. a day B. two days C. a few days D. a week
2. What was the weather like on the day they started their journey?
A. It was bad B. It was rainy C. It was gloomy D. It was good
3. When did they reach the farm?
A. at 9 a.m B. at 12 o’clock C. at 4 p.m D. at 8 p.m
4. What did they do on the first day?
A. go fishing B. go sightseeing C. go hunting D. go swimming
5. How did they feel when they come back for the school work?
A. healthy B. enjoyable C. fresh D. tired

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word that best
fits each of the numbered blanks (1.5 points)
To all students,
Mr. Richards has just (1)__________the school that he will only be teaching with us for the next
few weeks of the semester. (2)__________to Texas to take care of his parents, both of whom are elderly.
Please give your best wishes to Mr. Richards before he leaves. Mr. Richards has been with us for five years,
and it is safe to say that there is no teacher (3)__________. As you all know, Mr. Richards teaches social
studies and history. Since we are in the middle of the semester, we do not have enough time to conduct a
(4)__________search for new teacher. We will do that during the winter break. Fortunately, Mrs. Paker has
agreed to come out of retirement, so she will take over Mr. Richards’ classes. Some of you may remember
Mrs. Parker, (5)__________two years ago prior to retiring. She is an outstanding teacher, and you will all
surely benefit from being in her class.
Dee Gorey,
Principal
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1. A. informed B. announced C. insisted D. alarmed
2. A. Moving back, he is B. After moving back, he will
C. He has moved back D. He is moving back
3. A. more popular than him B. as popular as that
C. the most popular like him D. more than he is popular
4. A. swift B. thorough C. reduced D. verified
5. A. who taught here B. that is teaching here
C. who will teach here D. which has taught here

Read the following passage, and then decide the following statements true (T), or false (F). (1.5 points)
Thousands of people in Calcutta, India, have no jobs and no proper homes. They live in homes made
of mats, boxes, and rusty sheets of tin. Many people have to camp permanently in the railway stations,
cooking, eating, sleeping and feeding their babies there. Babies are born in the streets and people die there
too.
As many as seventeen out of every hundred families live in the streets, having nowhere to go. Many
of these people are sick because of a hot and damp climate. Although the government tries hard to provide
houses, schools, and medical services, it can hardly keep up with the increasing population.
1. Many people in Calcutta live in bad conditions because they have no jobs. T
2. Many people live in slums made of anything they can find. T
3. Babies from poor families are taken care of by the local government. F
4. Seventy percent of the families in Calcutta have to live in the streets. F
5. The local government makes efforts to help poor families but it cannot solve the problem successfully. T

PART II. WRITING (5.5 points)

Task 1. Write complete sentences, using the words/ phrases given in their correct forms (1.5 points)
21. Many countries/ already using/ solar energy.
22. save/ energy/ one/ best/ way/ conserve/ natural/ resources.
23. At present/ most/ our electricity/ come/ use/ coal, gas, oil or nuclear power.
24. plant/ tree/ create/ shade/ around/ house/ help/ keep/ cool.
25. Eating/ fresh fish/ make/ you smarter.
Task 2. Choose the best topic sentence for each group of supporting sentences. (1 point)
____________________________________________________________ . Green curry is the hottest Thai
curry. People who will enjoy green curry are those who like very spicy food. Red curry is medium hot. It
doesn’t burn your mouth and is flavorful. Yellow curry is the mildest of all. This curry is usually the choice
of people who eat Thai food for the first time. To summarize, you have three delicious choices when you
order Thai curry.
A. Thai curry has three different colors.
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B. The meaning of different colors in Thai curry.
C. Different colors have different meaning in Thai food.

Task 4. Write a paragraph (3 points)

Write a paragraph about disadvantages of wearing uniforms

Task 1: Nowadays, school uniforms become more and

1. Many countries have already more popular, beside many benefits, they may
been using solar energy. have some inconvenient aspects. First of all, a
big number of students and their parents
2. Save the energy is one of the complain that wearing a school uniform doesn’t
best way to conserve the natural let students express themselves. Students not
resources. wearing a school uniform can experiment with
different clothing styles in order to find
3. At present, most of our something that will suit them and their
electricity comes from by using of personas. Self-expression – that’s the first
coal, gas oil or nuclear power. advantage of not wearing a school uniform. In
addition, teachers usually have to work with big
4. Planting trees creates shade groups of students. It is often so that they can
around house and helps to keep recognize this or that student by look only.
cool. School uniform makes it impossible for the
teacher to visually identify a certain student. To
5. Eating fresh fish will make you conclude, it is extremely important to weigh the
smarter. pros and cons before setting up school uniform
rule at school.

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PART I. READING (4.5 points)
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each
of the questions (1.5 points)
Stamp collecting is an interesting hobby. You can learn many things, such as the geography of a country from
stamps. Postal stamps are a source of interesting facts and important dates about every country in the world. It
makes stamp collecting become very popular.
As you look at the pages of a stamp album, you can learn interesting details of foreign customs, arts,
literature, history and culture. Their colours can make you feel relaxed and happy.
Collecting stamps can become a business. If you are lucky in finding a special stamp, it will bring you some
money besides knowledge and pleasure.
1.Stamp collecting is an interesting hobby because .
A. you can learn many things such as the geography of a country from stamps
B. stamps give you interesting facts and important dates about a country
C. it is very important to collect stamps
D. A and B are correct
2. All of the following are true EXCEPT .
A. stamps can make you relaxed and happy
B. stamps can make you know more
C. stamp collecting can make you famous
D. you can earn money from your collection if you are lucky
3.According to the passage, it is true to say that .
A. stamp collecting helps you become rich and famous
B. stamp collecting is a very popular hobby
C. stamp collectors can earn a lot of money from stamp collecting
D. stamp collecting is a hobby that costs you a lot of money
4. The word “business” in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to .
A. the activity of collecting stamps
B. the activity of selling stamps from other countries
C. the activity of buying stamps from other countries
D. the activity of buying or selling something
5. The main idea of the passage is .
A. the history of stamp collecting
B. good things from stamp collecting
C. the ways of stamp collecting
D. famous stamp collectors
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word that best
fits each of the numbered blanks (1.5 points)

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 It’s always worth preparing well for an interview. Don’t just hope for the best. Here are a
(1)_________tips. Practise how you say things, as well as what you (2)_________to say. If you don’t own
a video camera, perhaps a friend of yours does. Borrow it and make a video tape of yourself. Find somebody
to watch it with you and give you a (3)_________of advice on how you appear and behave. Before the
interview, plan what to wear. Find out how the company expects its (4)_________to dress. At the interview,
believe in yourself and be honest, open and friendly. Pay attention and keep your answers to the point. The
interviewer doesn’t want to waste time and (5)_________do you.
1. A. little B. several C. few D. lot
2. A. intend B. consider C. imagine D. think
3. A. number B. slice C. plenty D. bit
4. A. colleagues B. employees C. customers D. employers
5. A. so B. Either C. neither D. or

Read the following passage, and then decide the following statements true (T), or false (F). (1.5 points)

Have you ever read Alice In Wonderland, by Lewis Carol? I did and I really like it. It’s an adventure
story full of magic and danger. Yesterday I saw Tim Burton’s version of the film at the cinema.
This story is about Alice, who is now a teenager. A man wants to marry her, but she runs away and
falls down a rabbit hole. She travels to Wonderland, which she has visited before as a child, and meets a lot
of amazing characters on her adventures. There are a lot of good special effects in the film. The Red Queen,
played by Helena Bonham Carter, is very scary, and Johnny Depp is brilliant as the Mad Hatter. He has
acted in a lot of films before but this is my favourite one. Mia Waslkowska is good as Alice; this is her first
big film and I think she’s going to become a big star!
Overall, I think this is a good film for teenagers, but it’s a bit long. You should see it if you like
fantasy and adventure, but don’t go if you like romances: it’s not a love story. Charlie, Manchester, UK
1. Wonderland was directed by Lewis Carol. T
2. The film is both an adventure story and a love story. F
3. Alice is still in her childhood. F
4. Alice has never been to Wonderland before. F
5. She meets a lot of amazing people in Wonderland. T

PART II. WRITING (5.5 points)

Task 1. Write complete sentences, using the words/ phrases given in their correct forms (1.5 points)
1. Many countries/ already using/ solar energy.
2. save/ energy/ one/ best/ way/ conserve/ natural/ resources.
3. At present/ most/ our electricity/ come/ use/ coal, gas, oil or nuclear power.
4. plant/ tree/ create/ shade/ around/ house/ help/ keep/ cool.
5. Eating/ fresh fish/ make/ you smarter.
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Task 2. Choose the best topic sentence for each group of supporting sentences. (1 point)
____________________________________________________________ . Green curry is the hottest Thai
curry. People who will enjoy green curry are those who like very spicy food. Red curry is medium hot. It
doesn’t burn your mouth and is flavorful. Yellow curry is the mildest of all. This curry is usually the choice
of people who eat Thai food for the first time. To summarize, you have three delicious choices when you
order Thai curry.
A. Thai curry has three different colors.
B. The meaning of different colors in Thai curry.
C. Different colors have different meaning in Thai food.

Task 4. Write a paragraph (3 points)

Write a paragraph about disadvantages of wearing uniforms

Task 1: Nowadays, school uniforms become more

1. Many countries have already and more popular, beside many benefits,
been using solar energy. they may have some inconvenient aspects.
First of all, a big number of students and their
2. Save the energy is one of the parents complain that wearing a school
best way to conserve the natural uniform doesn’t let students express
resources. themselves. Students not wearing a school
uniform can experiment with different
3. At present, most of our clothing styles in order to find something that
electricity comes from by using of will suit them and their personas.
coal, gas oil or nuclear power. Self-expression – that’s the first advantage of
not wearing a school uniform. In addition,
4. Planting trees creates shade teachers usually have to work with big
around house and helps to keep groups of students. It is often so that they
cool. can recognize this or that student by look
only. School uniform makes it impossible for
5. Eating fresh fish will make you the teacher to visually identify a certain
smarter. student. To conclude, it is extremely
important to weigh the pros and cons before
setting up school uniform rule at school.

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