5 Đề thi thử vào lớp 10 THPT Tiếng Anh - Năm học 2020-2021 - Sở GD&ĐT Bắc Giang

 SỞ GD & ĐT BẮC GIANG ĐỀ THI THỬ VÀO LỚP 10 THPT 
 MÔN: TIẾNG ANH 
 TEST 921 NĂM HỌC: 2020-2021
 Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút
A.LISTENING
Listen and choose the correct answer A, B or C. (2 pts)
1. What must the man turn off?
 A. the television B. the lights C. the radio 
2. Where’s the girl’s pen?
 A. in the girl’s bag B. next to the phone C. on the table
3. What will the boy do this evening?
 A. watch his friend play football B. help his mother wash the car
 C. practice playing the guitar
4. How much did the man pay for the camera?
 A. £150 B. £160 C. £175
5. Which race did the girl win?
 A. bicycle race B. swimming C. running 
B. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others. (1pt)
1.A. needed B. wanted C. possted D. played
2.A. thought B. there C. through D. month 
3.A. information B. tradition C. question D. pollution
4.A. violent B. fine C.fit D. insite
III. Choose the best answer for the following sentences by circling the letter A, B, C or D. (2,5 pts)
1, “ May I borrow your mobile phone for a minute, please ?” “..............”
 A. Yes, certainly B. Yes, thank you C. No, thanks D.No, of course
2, “ Excuse me! Where is the nearest market ?” - “ .”
 A. Don’t worry B. I’m afraid not C. It’s over there D. Go ahead 
3, This is the village .. .we visited last year. Our friends have visited there many times.
 A. where B. which C. what D.in which 
4, She asked me .. too hard.
 A. not work B. not to work C. to not work D. to not working
5, If I .........you I would practice speaking english everyday .
 A. was B. were C.are D. is
6, New school . here next year .
 A. will be built B. will be build C. will built D. will build 
7, My father often mends things in my house by____________ .
 A. him B. he C. himself D. his
8. Tom went to the countryside yesterday,________________ ?
 A. doesn’t he B. didn’t he C. did he D. didn’t Tom 
9. I sometimes stay .................. bed until lunchtime.
 A. in B. on C. at D. by
10._____________ he has spent a lot of money redecorating his shop, he cannot make any more profit.
A. In order to B. Although C. So that D. Because
IV.Read the passage and choose the best answer.(1,25pt)
 Air (1) ..is caused of ill-health in human beings. In a lot of countries, there are laws 
limiting the amount of smoke which factories can (2) ..although there is not enough information 
on the effects of smoke on the atmosphere. Doctors have proved that air pollution causes lung diseases. 
The gases from the exhausts of cars also (3) .. air pollution in most cities. The lead in petrol 
produces a poisonous gas, which is often (4) ..in busy streets circled by buildings. Children who 
live in areas where there is (5) ..lead in the atmosphere cannot think as quickly as other children, 
and are clumsy when they use their hands. 1. A. pollute B. pollution C. polluted D. polluting
2. A. to produce B. produced C. producing D. produce
3. A. increased B. increasing C. to increase D. increase
4. A. collected B. collect C. collecting D. collects
5. A. lots of B. a lot of C. a lots D. a lots of
V.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.(1,25pt)
Sydney is Australia’s most exciting city. The history of Australia begins here. In 1788 Captain Athur 
Philips arrived in Sydney with 11 ships and 1624 passengers from Britain (including 770 prisoners). Today 
there are about 3.6 million people in Sydney. It is the biggest city in Australia, the busiest port in the South 
Pacific and one of the most beautiful cities in the world. In Sydney, the buildings are higher, the colors are 
brighter and the nightlife is more exciting. There are over 20 excellent beaches close to Sydney and its 
warm climate and cool winter have made it a favourite city for immigrants from overseas. There are two 
things that make Sydney famous: its beautiful harbor, the Sydney Harbor Bridge, which was built in 1932 
and the Sydney Opera House, which was opened in 1973. 
Question 1. Where did Captain Athur Philips arrive in 1788?
 A. Britain B. South Pacific C. Sydney D. Australia
Question 2. The first population of Sydney was ..
 A. 1624 B. 770 C. 3.600.000 D. 2394
Question 3. The things that make Sydney famous are . .
 A. the high buildings and exciting nightlife
 B. beaches
 C. Sydney Harbor Bridge and Sydney Opera House
 D. harbors
Question 4. Which of the following statements is NOT true about Sydney?
 A. Sydney is one of the most beautiful cities in the world.
 B. Sydney is the most exciting city in Australia.
 C. Sydney is not a favourite city for people from overseas to immigrate into.
 D. Sydney is the busiest port in the South Pacific.
Question 5. Which of the following should be the title of the reading passage?
 A. Sydney Opera House. B. The History of Sydney.
 C. Sydney beaches and harbors D. An introduction of Sydney
VI.Finish the second sentences so that it has a similar meaning to the first one. (1pt)
1.Is it alright if I come to the club with you tonight?
->Would you mind ... 
2. I don’t have a washing machine, so I have to wash clothes myself.
-> If I 
VII. In about 60-80 words, write a paragraph about a style of clothes you would like to wear at 
school. (1 pt)
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 SỞ GD & ĐT BẮC GIANG ĐỀ THI THỬ VÀO LỚP 10 THPT 
 MÔN: TIẾNG ANH 
 TEST 922 NĂM HỌC: 2020-2021
 Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút
I.Listening (2.0 pts)
PartI. Listen to Sarah talking to her friend, Jane, about a new job. Tick (√) A, B or C. You will hear 
the conversation twice.(1.0point)
1. Sarah usually starts work at A. 6.00 B. 8.30 C. 9.00
2. In the new job, Jane can earn
A. £160 a week B. £180 a week C.£ 210 a week
3. Sarah has lunch
A. in a cafe B. in a park C. at home
4. In the new job, Jane can have
A. 3 weeks' holiday B. 4 weeks' holiday C. 5 weeks' holiday
5. The manager's name is Mr
A. Fawset B. Fawcett C. Fausentt
Part 2:Listen to the recording and circle the appropriate answer A,B or C. You will listen 
TWICE.(1.0 pt) 
1. What is Richard’s grandmother’s name?
A. Peulah B. Beulah C. Beunah
2. How old is his grandmother?
A. 51 B. 91 C.61
3. Who does she live with now?
A. brother B.her friend C. young brother
4. What was her job?
A. doctor B. photographer C. engineer
5. What is her favourite hobby?
A. cycling B. soccer C. computer game
II.Circle the answer A,B,C or D in each group whose underlined part is pronounced differently from 
that of the others.(1.0pt).
 1. A. weaved B.wandered C.published D.informed
 2. A. streets B.phones C.books D.makes
 3. A.therefore B.earthquake C.health D.bath
 4.A.reach B.Easter C.creature D.treasure
III.Choose the correct answer among A,B,C or D to complete the sentences.(2,5 pts)
1.The 2015 Nepal earthquake,_______killed more than 8,000 people, occurred on 25th April.
A. whom B.that C. when D.which
2.______March 2014,Malaysia Airlines’flight MH370 went missing over the South China Sea.
A.In B.On C.At D.Since
3.Many tours to Africa have been cancelled __________ Ebola-hit areas are in West Africa.
A.although B.so C.when D.because
4.They have raised a lot of money to help the poor,_______?
A. have they B.do they C.haven’t they D.didn’t they
5.He was named _______ a famous singer.
A.for B.to C.after D.from
6.Boy: ‘Ms.Thomson,thank you very much for taking me to school.’’
Ms.Thomson: ‘________’
 A. Good idea B.You’re welcome C. Well-done D.You’re right
7.My village is about 20 kilometers _______ the south of Bac Giang City.
A.to B. at C.for D.with
8.If you want to improve your English, you should__________speaking it as much as possible.
A. practice B. train C. concentrate D. use
9.The earthquake in 2015 was one of the most _________ earthquakes in Nepal.
A.dangerous B.danger C. endanger D.dangerously
10. Mai and Linda are talking about how to save electricity
Mai: ‘I think we should turn off all the fans before leaving the classroom.’
Linda:’_______’
 A. That’s a good idea B.No,thanks C. How far? D.Do you like it?
IV.Choose the best answer A,B or D to fill in the blanks.(1.5pt) I (1)______ to Australia on a student program last year and I like to (2)_______you about it. I was very 
(3)_______when I knew I was going to Australia because I had never been there before. I didn’t think 
about the problems of speaking English (4)_______I met my host family. At first I couldn’t communicate 
with them because my English was so bad. All the five years I had been learning English wasn’t much 
used at all (5)_______we didn’t have real practice at school. Even though my grammar was good, my 
pronunciation wasn’t. My problem is (6)_______ ‘l’ and ‘r’. For example, Australian people often asked 
“What do you eat in Vietnam?” I wanted to tell them that we eat rice, but they didn’t understand when I 
said “We eat lice” 
1. A.go B.went C.gone
2. A. sayB. tell C. talk 
3. A. exciting B. excites C. excited 
4. A. after B. until C. when 
5. A. although B. even C. because 
6. A. pronouncing B. speaking C. reading
V.Read the text carefully, then choose the most suitable answers A, B , C or D (1.0pt).
Every day on radio, on TV, and in the newspaper, we hear, see or read about manyproblems in the world, 
for example, pollution problems.Air pollution is the first kind. It mostly comes from fumes released from 
motorbikes, cars,airplanes, trains and poisonous gases emitted from factories. Also, waste is 
dumpedanywhere, even in the city where many people are living. The second pollution problemis sea 
pollution. Many people earn their living from fishing in the sea, and the fish theycatch feed many people. 
But the sea has become so polluted from oil spills and factorywastes that the fish are dying. This is not 
only killing the fish, but is also affecting thosepeople who eat fish.Seldom do you find a place nowadays 
that is not polluted. This problem is growing moredifficult every day. We must find a good solution that 
makes the world a better place tolive.
1. We hear, see and read about problems in the world _________
A. once a week B. every day C. every week D. every year
2. What causes the air pollution
A. fumes from vehicles. B. poisonous gases from factories.
C. waste from everywhere D. All are correct
3. The sea has become polluted because of _________
A. oil spills B. factories wastes
C. smoke from factories D. A and B are correct
4. In order to make the world a better place to live, we _________
A. should not prevent pollution B. must find a good solution.
C. should kill the fish. D. None is correct.
VI.Rewrite the sentence so that it means the same as the first one, beginning with the given 
words.(1.0pt)
1.They usually wore jeans when they were young.
-> They used .
2. ‘How often do you go to to the English club?’ Ba asked Tam
-> Ba asked 
VII. In 60-80 words, write a paragraph about how to keep our school clean (1,0 pt).
 SỞ GD & ĐT BẮC GIANG ĐỀ THI THỬ VÀO LỚP 10 THPT 
 MÔN: TIẾNG ANH 
 TEST 923 NĂM HỌC: 2020-2021
 Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút
I. Listen 
Task 1: Listen to the recording twice then choose A, B or C to best answer the questions. (1p.t)
1. What time does the man get up?
 A. at 5:00 a.m. B. at 6:00 a.m. C. at 7:00 a.m.
2. What time does he get to work?
 A. at 7:00 a.m. B. at 8:00 a.m. C. at 9:00 a.m.
3. What does he do with his family around 6:30 p.m.?
 A. They read books together. B. They play games. C. They eat dinner. 4. What do the man and his wife do after the kids go to bed?
 A. They watch TV. B. They clean the house. C. They listen to music.
5. What is one thing the man does NOT say about his wife?
 A. She has to take their children to school.
 B. She helps the kids with their homework.
 C. She goes shopping for food.
Task 2: Listen to the recording twice then choose A, B or C to best answer the questions. (1.pt)
1. What is the man's name?
 A. His name is Robert. B. The man's name is Ronald. C. The man goes by Russel. 
2. The man was born in ____________.
 A. in Texas B. in California C. in Canada
3. What does the man do for a living? 
 A. He works as a teacher. B. He is a store cashier. C. He sells animals.
4. The man ____________________.
 A. has two brothers and three dogs 
 B. lives with his sisters and mother
 C. has an older brother and younger sister
5. What is the man's telephone number? 
 A. His number is 789-3050. 
 B. You can reach him at 789-1350.
 C. You can call him at 789-1315.
II. Circle the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others. ( 1 pt)
 1. A. what B. which C. whose D. where
 2. A. thank B. this C. there D. those
 3. A. cry B. my C. sky D. city
 4. A. disappointed B. provided C. polluted D. enjoyed
III. Choose the best answer (2.5ms).
1. This machine _______ used since last week.
 A. has been B. is C. was D. will be
2. If he _______ hard, he will pass his math test next week.
 A. study B. studies C. studied D. is studying
3. My brother got wet ________ he didn’t bring the umbrella with him.
 A. but B. so C. because D. and
4. They say that solar energy doesn’t cause _________.
 A. pollution B. pollute C. polluted D. pollutant
5. Peter fell over while he _______ basketball.
 A. is playing B. was playing C. played D. plays
6.The people _______ live in England speak English.
 A. whom B. which C. who D. whose
7. Be _______! He is looking at you.
 A. carefully B. care C. careful D. carelessly
8. Jane speaks English _______ than you do.
 A. more fluently B. more fluent C. more faster D. more better
9. Let’s go out for a walk, _________ ?
 A. don’t we B. do we C. shall we D. will we
10. Nam: “Congratulations on your success!” Hoa: “__________.” 
 A. You’re welcome B. No, thanks C. That’s very kind of you D. Yes, of course
IV. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage. (1,5 pt)
 The word jeans (1)________ from a kind of material that was made in Europe. It is a strong material 
and it does not (2)________ out easily. In the 1960s, many university and college (3)________ wore jeans. 
Designers made different styles of jeans to match the 1960s’ fashions; embroidered jeans, painted jeans 
and so on. In the 1970s more and more people started wearing jeans because they became (4)________. In 
the 1980s jeans finally became (5)________ fashion clothing when famous designers started (6)________ their own styles of jeans, with their own labels on them. Sales of jeans always go up and up because jeans 
have never been out of fashion.
 1.A. getsB. goesC. arrivesD. comes
 2.A. goB. wearC. call D. come
 3.A. teenagersB. pupilsC. studentsD. youngster
 4.A. higherB. costlierC. longer D. cheaper
 5.A. lowB. highC. up D. old
 6.A. doingB. gettingC. makingD. buying
V. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the 
best answer to each of the questions 
 FOOTPRINTS ON THE MOON
 Long ago a lot of people thought the moon was a god. Other people thought it was just a light in the 
sky. And others thought it was a big ball of cheese.
 The telescopes were made. And men saw that the moon was really another world. They wondered what 
it was like. They dreamed of going there.
 On July 20,1969, that dream came true. Two American men landed on the moon. Their names were 
Neil Armstrong and Edwin Aldrin. The first thing the men found was that the moon is covered with dust. 
The dust is so thick that the men left footprints where they walked. Those were the first marks a living 
thing had ever made on the moon. And they could stay there for years and years. There is no wind or rain 
to wipe them off.
 The two men walked on the moon for hours. They picked up rocks to bring back to earth for study. 
They dug up dirt to bring back. They set up machines to find out things people wanted to know. Then they 
climbed back into their moon landing craft.
 Next day, the landing craft roared as the two men took off from the moon. They joined Michael Collins 
in the spaceship that waited for them above the moon. Then they were off on their trip back to earth. 
Behind them they left the plains and tall mountains of the moon. They left the machines they had set up. 
And they left footprints that may last forever.
1. This story tells ___________
 A. about the first men to walk on the moon.
 B. how men found footprints on the moon.
 C. what the men brought back from their trip to the moon.
 D. about the mountains on the moon
2. A telescope ___________
 A. makes the moon brighter.
 B. turns the moon into another world.
 C. makes many of men’s dreams come true.
 D. helps people see the moon more clearly.
3.The men brought rocks and dirt from the moon because ___________
 A. they wanted something to show they were there.
 B. people wanted to use them to learn about the moon.
 C. they wanted to keep them as souvenirs.
 D. they might sell them to scientists.
4.When the men returned to earth, they ___________
 A. left their machines on the moon.B. destroyed the machines.
 C. carried the machines with them.D. hid the machines.
5.The next people who go to the moon likely could ___________
 A. find that the machines have disappeared.
 B. leave the first set of footprints on the moon.
 C. find the places where Armstrong and Aldrin walked.
 D. find that dust wiped off the two men’s footprints.
VI. Rewrite the following sentences so that they are nearest meaning to the sentence printed before. (1p)
1. If the man doesn’t arrive, we will start the conference without him.
 Unless _________________________________________________________
2. My boyfriend is now in the hospital He was injured in the accident. My boyfriend, who _______________________________________________
VII. In about 60-80 words, write a paragraph about your hobby. (1pt)
 SỞ GD & ĐT BẮC GIANG ĐỀ THI THỬ VÀO LỚP 10 THPT 
 MÔN: TIẾNG ANH 
 TEST 924 NĂM HỌC: 2020-2021
 Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút
A.  LISTENING (2 pts.)
Part 1: Listen to the recording twice then choose A, B or C to best answer the questions (1 pt.)
1. What one thing does the girl NOT have to do on Wednesday after school?
 A. practice the pianoB. take care of childrenC. finish homework assignments
2. Why can't the girl go to a movie on Monday?
 A. She has to catch up on her French homework.
 B. She needs to write a paper.
 C. She must practice for a math test.
3. How long is her soccer practice on Tuesday?
 A. one hourB. an hour and a halfC. two hours
4. What chore does the girl have to do on Saturday?
 A. clean the garageB. pick up her roomC. finish her science project
5. Which movie showing is the girl going to see?
 A. 5:00 p.mB. 7:15 p.mC. 9:00 p.m
Part 2: Listen to the recording twice then choose A, B or C to best answer the questions (1 pt.)
1. What thing caused a mess in the dryer?
 A. chewing gum B. a pen C.colored paper
2. What clothing did the woman have in the dryer?
 A. shortsB. jeansC. sweaters
3. Who does the man need to call?
 A. his officeB. a repair companyC. his friends
4. Where is the man going to get new clothes for his wife?
 A. He's going to take her to a local store.
 B. They're going to order some clothing online.
 C. His wife is going to borrow clothes from her sister.
5. What happens at the end of the conversation?
 A. The couple argues about the situation.
 B. The woman is angry and leaves the house.
 C. The man apologizes for his mistake.
B. PRONUNCIATION, VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (3.5 pts.)
I. Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest (1 pt.)
1. A. books B. clubs C. hats D. stamps
2. A. school B. children C. Chinese D. church
3. A. looked B. moved C. earned D. prepared
4. A. sure B. star C. sand D. story
II. Circle the correct answers (2.5pts)
1. How about going to NhaTrang this summer vacation? - 
 A. Not at all B. It’s my pleasure C. That’s a good idea D. No, of course
2. Ba wishes that he a doctor when he grows up.
 A. becomes B. became C. would become D. had become
3. It’s very kind of you .. me.
 A. to help B. help C. helping D. helped
4. “ are on the table?” – “Nam’s”
 A. How many books B. What books C. Which books D. Whose books
5. Our National Day is . September, 2nd.
 A. on B. in C. at D. of
6. He studies hard .. he will not fail the test. A. so as to B. so C. in order to D. in order that
7. Are you proud .. your good results? 
 A. at B. in C. of D. with
8. It started raining .
 A. for two o’clock B. for two hours C. two hours long D. two hours ago
9. He will never pass the test he doesn’t work hard
 A. so B. unless C. if D. though
10. After August, heavy rains cause river levels to rise and make Son Doong cave largely ____.
 A. access B. accessible C. inaccessible D. accessibility
C. READING (2.5 pts.)
I. Choose a word from the box in each gap to complete the following passage (1.5 pts)
In Australia most children (1)____ primary school from the age of five. Only two percent of children of 
primary school age are educated at home. Some children (2)____ go to school always take up extra 
activities such (3)____ playing a musical instrument or dancing, and they go to private classes (4)____ 
these and school subject that they (5)____ difficult or interesting. Ninety percent of population go on to 
secondary school, but a much (6)____ percentage pass the final year of this level and complete a university 
degree.
1. A. go B. attend C. take D. do
2. A. who B. which C. whom D. where
3. A. as B. so C. a D. by
4. A. of B. to C. for D. which
5. A. find B. see C. think D. say
6. A. small B. smallest C. more small D. smaller
II. Read the text then choose the best answer to each questions below (1 pt)
Halloween is a celebration that happens on the 31st of October. It originally came from a Christian 
religious day. The first of November is All Saints’ Day, so Halloween is the eve or night before this. 
Nowadays it is mainly just an excuse for people to have fun.
The holiday was mainly celebrated in America and from there has spread to many other countries. It is 
meant to be the day, and mainly the night, when monsters come out of hiding. This means that people 
associate scary and frightening things with Halloween. There are three main traditions linked to 
Halloween. The first is carving pumpkins, the second is decorating your house and the third is trick-or-
treating.
1. When is Halloween celebrated?
 A. on 1st, November B. on 31st October C. on 31st November D. on 1st October
2. The word “eve” in the first paragraph probably means ____.
 A. day B. night C. noon D. morning
3. What do people associate with Halloween?
 A. the day B. the night
 C. monsters D. scary and frightening things
4. The main traditions linked to Halloween are ____.
 A. carving pumpkins B. decorating your house
 C. trick-or-treating D. all of the above
D. WRITING (2.0 points)
I. Rewrite sentences using words provided (1pts)
1. Preventing Coronavirus is very necessary for all of us.
 It’s ________________________________________________________________________
2. “What are you doing now, Ha?” I asked 
 I asked _____________________________________________________________________
II. In about 60-80 words, write a passage about some uses of English in your daily life (1 pt.) SỞ GD & ĐT BẮC GIANG ĐỀ THI THỬ VÀO LỚP 10 THPT 
 MÔN: TIẾNG ANH 
 TEST 925 NĂM HỌC: 2020-2021
 Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút
I. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the 
others in each group. 
 1. A. teacher B. seat C. meat D. bear
 2. A. headache B. children C.chairs D. kitchen
 3. A. three B. through C.south D. than
 4. A. bad B. hat C. map D. hate
II. Choose the word, phrase or expression that best completes each sentence below (3.0 points).
1. The camera .. Sarah bought yesterday was made in Japan.
 A. who B. which C. where
2. If I knew how to repair the machine, I .you.
 A. would help B. will help C. help
3. 'Well, your sister has never cooked well, ?” Aunt Alice asked me.
 A. hasn't she B. has she C. doesn't she
4. The church near our school . in the 16th century.
 A. was built B. was building C. built
5. The farewell party ended 11.30 p.m. We were all tired but very happy.
 A. in B.on C. at
6. Cathy got up early. .. , she did not catch the train.
 A. Therefore B. However C. Although
7. . is a festival which is celebrated in late March or early April in Israel and by all Jewish 
people.
 A. Christmas B. Passover C. Easter
8. If you want to take a space trip, you must be in excellent . condition.
 A. physics B. physically C. physical
9. Whenever Mr. Johnson sees the kids playing football, he wishes he .young again.
 A. is B. will be C. were
10. At the age of 18, Martin has to . some very difficult decisions.
 A. make B. do C. put
11. Man: “Can I help you with your luggage. Madam?"
 Woman: “ ”
 A. Oh, thank you B. Oh, you're night. C. It must be boring. I'm afraid
12. Stranger: “Excuseme, where’s the nearest post office?”
 Mr. Johnson: “ ”
 A. You can see in your dictionary.
 B. It’s over there. Next to the cinema.
 C. Take a taxi, please.
13. Laura: “Would you mind closing the window, Ben? It’s getting cold.”
 Ben: “ .”
 A. No, of course not. B. Yes, I would C. Thanks. It’s really encouraging
14. Veronica: “What a lovely dress you are wearing!”
 Kate: “ .”
 A. Certainty. It's costly B. No. thanks C. Thanks for your nee compliment.
15. Son: ’Why don't we go fishing this afternoon?"
 Father: “ ”
 A. That’s a good idea B. Glad you enjoyed it C. The traffic is not too bad, I think.
llI. Read the passage below and dedde which option A, B, or C best fits each space (1.0 point).
Today, there (26) .a TV set in nearly every home. People watch TV every day. Americans
watch television about 35 hours a week. However, is television good (27) ..bad for you? People 
have different answers to this question. Some say that there is a lot of violence on TV today, the programs 
are terrible and people do not get any exercise (28) they only sit and watch TV. others (29) 
 . that TV programs bring news from ail over the world and help you leam many useful things. Thanks to TV people learn about life (30) other countries, and it helps people relax after a long 
hard working day.
 26. A. are B. Is C. was
 27. A. or B. but C. and
 28. A. though B. despite C. because
 29. A. talk B. think C. ask
 30. A. at B. on C. in
IV. Read the following passage and choose the best answer to each question (1.0 point).
 English is one of the most popular languages in the world. It comes second in the number of speakers 
after Chinese. In Vietnam, more and more people are studying English and they consider it a key to 
success. However, not everyone knows how to learn English effectively.
The best way to improve the four skills: speaking. Irstervng, reading, and writing is to practice regularly. 
You should make use of every opportunity to speak Engiish with friends in class or at English speaking 
clubs or ourselves in front of the mirror. Learning by heart all the words does not help much if you do not 
read a lot because you will easily foeget what you have learnt. Reading books, listening to radio and 
watching films are better ways to memorize words. Besides. English learners should not be so shy because 
making mistakes is unavoidable in learning foreign languages. Practicing speaking a lot is a good way to 
correct your mistakes.
 * Questions
31. How many skills are mentioned in paragraph 2?
A. 2 B. 4 C. 5
32. The word “memorize" in paragraph 2 is CLOSEST in meaning to 
A. remember B. forget C.communicate
33. A good way to correct your mistakes Is
A. avoidng speaking English
B. stopping learning English
C. practicing speaking English a lot
34. Accordng to the passage, which of the following statements Is TRUE?
A. You should never speak English with yourselves.
B. Many Vietnamese people consider English a key to success.
C. English learner should be shy if they make mistakes.
35. The passage is mainiy about ..
A. how to leam English effectively.
B. people who study English in Vietnam.
C. how to read books, listen to radio and watch films
V. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence 
printed before it (1.0 point).
36.I am sorry, I don’t understand the instructions on the packet.
 I wish .
37. They gave Martha a lot of presents on her birthday.
 A lot of presents . ............. .. ........................................................
38. 'Let's play football this afternoon," Peter said to me.
 Peter suggested...................... .. ............................
39. The woman comes from Manchester. My teacher is talking with her over there.
 The woman with. ................................................ ............................
40. Although Mr. Thomson is old, he runs 5 miles every morning.
 In spite of 
VI. In about 100 -120 words, write a passage about a festival you have recently attended (2.0 points). 
 You may use the suggestions below: