EXERCISES

I. Choose the best answer:

Câu 1: Our parents join hands to give us a nice house and a happy home.
A. work together B. deal with C. manage D. help together
Câu 2: Many US automobiles _________ in Detroit, Michigan.
A. manufacture B. are manufactured C. have manufactured D. are
manufacturing
Câu 3: A survey was conducted to find out the students’ attitudes _________ love and
marriage.
A. above B. with C. toward D. about
Câu 4: The exam is coming, so I’m ________ a lot of study pressure.
A. with B. under C. of D. in
Câu 5: I didn’t think his comments were very appropriate at that time.
A. correct B. right C. exact D. suitable
Câu 6: Billy, come and give me a hand with cooking.
A. help B. prepare C. be busy D. attempt
Câu 7: Waving is one of the non-verbal forms of _____________
A. communication B. transportation C. entertainment D. delivery
Câu 8: I always feel safe and _________ in my family.
A. secret B. confidential C. secure D. protective
Câu 9: There are two _________school systems in England: state and public.
A. equal B. together C. parallel D. divided
Câu 10: Do you think a woman has to __________ more in marriage than a man.
A. determine B. sacrifice C. apologize D. equalize
Câu 11: My parents are very kind and they are very _________ of me.
A. support B. supported C. supporting D. Supportive
Câu 12: These people are from _________ cultures but they are getting on very well.
A. diversity B. diverse C. diversify D. diversified
Câu 13: I ________ him for five years. I wonder where he is.
A. didn’t see B. wasn’t seeing C. haven’t seen D. don’t see
Câu 14: My brother _________ his job last month and since then he _________out of work.
A. lost-has been B. has lost-was C. was losing-has been D. was losing-was
Câu 15: John asked me ___________.
A. where was my house B. where my house was
C. where was I living D. where I will live
Câu 16: “Don’t worry, Martin. I’ll bring your book back.”
- Leslie _________ to bring Martin’s book back.
A. agreed B. said C. promised D. remembered
Câu 17: “ I were you, Bill, I’d buy a mountain bike.”
_ Stephen _________ Bill to buy a mountain bike.
A. advised B. doubled C. reminded D. insisted
Câu 18: Nam: “I’m going to be the manager of my company next week”.
Son: “_________”
A. It’s all right. B. Congratulations! C. Don’t mention it. D. Thank you.
Câu 19: "Excuse me”. “……………..”
A. Please. B. Yes? C. Yes, I am. D. No, I'm not
Câu 20: Tom: “Would you like to join our picnic?”
Mai: “________”
A. No. I’ m a student B. It’s careless of you
C. Never mind D. Yes, I’d love to
Câu 21: Long: “Will you lend me your cell phone for a moment, please?”
 Sang: “________”
A. Thank you B. Take care C. Yes, here you are D. Good bye
Câu 22:- You look great in this new dress.
- ________.
A. With pleasure B. Not at all
C. I am glad you like it D. Do not say anything about it
Câu 23: __________ she was watering the flowers, it began to rain.
A. While B. Since C. Because D. For
Câu 24: She said that if she _________ soon, she __________ the present.
A. is coming-is going to buy B. will come-will buy
C. came-would buy D. comes-will buy
Câu 25: The lifeguard told us ________ when the red flag was flying.
A. not to bathe B. don’t bathe C. didn’t bathe D. not bathing
Câu 26: Sally asked us if they _________ on time.
A. arrive B. have arrived C. had arrived D. will arrive
Câu 27: The photos ________ in London Studio last week.
A. have taken B. have been taken C. took D. were taken
Câu 28: I don’t mind _________ waiting for a few minutes.
A. keeping B. to be kept C. to keep D. being kept
Câu 29: I think you should have your house _________ for the new year.
A. be decorated B. been decorated C. to be decorated D. decorated
Câu 30: The children were _________ forward to their holiday.
A. expecting B. wanting C. wishing D. looking
II. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
Body language expresses ideas or thoughts by certain actions, either intentionally or
unintentionally. A wink can be a way of flirting or indicating that the party is only joking. A
nod means agreement while shaking the head indicates a negative reaction.
Other forms of non linguistic language can be found in Braille (a system of raised dots
read with the fingertips), signal flags, Morse code, and smoke signals. Road maps and picture
signs also guide, warn, and instruct people.
While verbalization is the most common form of language, other systems and
techniques also express human thoughts and feelings. However, they can not replace verbal
language completely. For instance, no matter how picturesque and vivid sign language is, it
can not be used to express spelling.

Câu 31: This passage mainly tells us that __________

A. people can make themselves understood in different ways
B. everybody uses only one form of communication
C. non-linguistic language is invaluable to foreigners
D. oral speech is the fastest form of communication
Câu 32: Which of the following statement is NOT true?
A. There are many forms of communication in existence today.
B. Blind people can communicate with each other in Braille.
C. Everyone can use an oral form of communication.
D. Ideas and thoughts can be expressed by body language.
Câu 33: The word “verbalization” probably means __________
A. picture signs B. body language C. expression in words D. signal flags
Câu 34: How many different forms of communication are mentioned in the passage?
A. 5 B. 7 C. 8 D. 11
Câu 35: Which of the following is used by most people around the world?
A. verbal language B. Braille C. smoke signals D sign language
III. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
The Korean education system basically consists of the primary schools, secondary schools,
high schools, and colleges ____(36)____ universities, with graduate courses leading to Ph.D.
degrees. Primary education is compulsory for children aged six ___(37)___ eleven. The basic
primary school curriculum is generally divided into eight subjects: the Korean language, social
studies, science, ___(38)___, ethics, physical education, music and fine arts. Students in
secondary schools are required to take a number ___(39)___ additional subjects, such as
English, and can take electives, such as technical or vocational courses. Afterwards, students
can ___(40)___ between general education and vocational high schools. In general, be strict, as
college and university admission is competitive.
Câu 36: A. as B. or C. but D. so
Câu 37: A. from B. for C. with D. to
Câu 38: A. mathematician B. mathematics C. mathematically D. mathematical
Câu 39: A. of B. with C. for D. to
Câu 40: A. choose B. test C. wish D. consist
IV. Find out one mistake in each sentence
Câu 41: The man living next to our house is very poor. I think he needs to help.
A B C D
Câu 42: The Smiths apologised for having not phoned me ealier.
A B C D
Câu 43: I didn’t see Frank since he and his wife moved to Norfolk.
A B C D
Câu 44: Tom was the first person interviewed by Mr.Thomson.
A B C D
Câu 45: The rain prevents the plane by taking off.
A B C D
V. Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest
Câu 46: A. hurry B. under C. pressure D. rush
Câu 47:. A. shifts B. works C. groups D. hands
Câu 48: A. appeared B. agreed C. coughed D. loved
V. Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest.
Câu 49: A confident B. important C. together D. exciting
Câu 50: A. hospital B. mischievous C. supportive D. special

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I. Choose the best answer:
Câu 1: There is a wide range of _______ in the education system of the USA.
A. select B. selective C. selected D. selection
Câu 2: English, Maths and Science are _____ subjects in the national curriculum in England.
A. supportive B. core C. public D. independent
Câu 3: There are two _________school systems in England: state and public.
A. equal B. together C. parallel D. divided
Câu 4: Do you think a woman has to __________ more in marriage than a man.
A. determine B. sacrifice C. apologize D. equalize
Câu 5: My parents are very kind and they are very _________ of me.
A. support B. supported C. supporting D. Supportive
Câu 6: These people are from _________ cultures but they are getting on very well.
A. diversity B. diverse C. diversify D. diversified
Câu 7. His achievements were partly due to the _____ of his wife.
A. assist B. assistant C. assisted D. assistance
Câu 8: Arnold ________ for all the trouble he had caused to us.
A. complimented B. apologized
C. excused D. complained
Câu 9: A survey was conducted to find out the students’ attitudes _______ love and marriage.
A. above B. with C. toward D. about
Câu 10: The exam is coming, so I’m ________ a lot of study pressure.
A. with B. under C. of D. in
Câu 11: I didn’t think his comments were very appropriate at that time.
A. correct B. right C. exact D. suitable
Câu 12: Billy, come and give me a hand with cooking.
A. help B. prepare C. be busy D. attempt
Câu 13: They ______ since eight o’clock.
A. are talking B. have been talking C. talk D. talk
Câu 14: My brother _______ in the army from 1990 to 1995.
A. served B. has served C. had served D. is serving
Câu 15: At this moment, I _____ that we have a good chance of victory.
A. was feeling B. am feeling C. feel D. had been feeling
Câu 16: I _____ the money from him yet.
A. haven’t received B. don’t receive C. will receive D. am receiving
Câu17: The lifeguard told us ________ when the red flag was flying.
A. not to bathe B. don’t bathe C. didn’t bathe D. not bathing
Câu 18: "What did you buy so much paint ______ ?" "I'm going to paint my room
again
A. for B. about C. with D. by
Câu 19: We can't go along here because the road is ______ .
A. been repaired B. being repaired
C. repair D. repaired
Câu 20: “Have you heard of her marriage?”
A. she asked me if I hear of their marriage
B. she asked me whether I had heard of their marriage
C. she asked me if I had heard of their marriage
D. B and C
Câu 21: Cindy said that “I haven’t seen John since last month.”
A. Cindy said she hasn’t seen John since the previous month
B. Cindy said she hadn’t seen John since the previous month
C. Cindy said she wasn’t seen John since the previous month
 D. Cindy said she doesn’t see John since the previous month
Câu 22: The children were _________ forward to their holiday.
A. expecting B. wanting C. wishing D. looking
Câu 23: John asked me ___________.
A. where was my house B. where my house was
C. where was I living D. where I will live
Câu 24: “Don’t worry, Martin. I’ll bring your book back.”
- Leslie _________ to bring Martin’s book back.
A. agreed B. said C. promised D. remembered
Câu 25: “ I were you, Bill, I’d buy a mountain bike.”
_ Stephen _________ Bill to buy a mountain bike.
A. advised B. doubled C. reminded D. insisted
Câu 26: After he _____ his English course, he went to England to continue his study.
A. will finish B. has finished C. had finished D. will have finished
Câu 27: They ____ a lot of preparation before the match started.
A. has made B. had made C. will be made D. are making
Câu 28: Tom: “Would you like to join our picnic?”
Mai: “________”
A. No. I’ m a student B. It’s careless of you C. Never mind D. Yes, I’d love to
Câu 29: Long: “Will you lend me your cell phone for a moment, please?”
Sang: “________”
A. Thank you B. Take care C. Yes, here you are D. Good bye
Câu 30:- You look great in this new dress.
- ________.
A. With pleasure B. Not at all
C. I am glad you like it D. Do not say anything about it
II. Read the following passage and choose the best answer a, b, c or d:
The General Certificate of Secondary Education or the GCSE examinations for (31)
_____ are the standard school-leaver qualifications taken by virtually all UK students in the
May and June following their 16th birthday. If you come to a UK independent school before
you (32) _____ the age of 16, you will study towards GCSE examinations in up to 12 subjects.
Some subjects are compulsory, including English and mathematics, and you can select (33)
_____, such as music, drama, geography and history from a series of options. GCSEs provide a
good all-round education that you can build on at college and eventually at university.
AS- and A-levels are taken after GCSEs. They are the UK qualifications most (34) _____
accepted for entry to university and are available in subjects from the humanities, arts, sciences
and social sciences as well as in (35) _____ subjects such as engineering, and leisure and
tourism. You can study up to four subjects at the same time for two years.
31.A. short B. long C. big D. long
32.A. reach B. come C. approach D. go
33.A. other B. each other C. another D. others
34.A. wide B. widely C. width D. widen
35.A. practical B. apprentice C. vocational D. physical
III. V. Read the following passage, then choose the best option:
There are two level of formal education (36). . . . Vietnam- Primary education and
secondary education. Secondary education consists of lower secondary and upper secondary
education. Schooling is compulsory for all children (37). . . . the age of 6 to 14. The (38). . . .
year starts in September and finishes in May and (39). . . . into two terms. The first term begins
in September and finishes in December. The second term begins in January and finishes in
May. Each term is (40). . . . by a day break called half term usually at mid-January.
36. A. on B. for C. from D. in
37. A. from B. in C. on D. for
38. A. new B. educational C. national D. academic
39. A. started B. educated C. divided D. paid
40. A. ended B. separated C. attended D. finished
IV. Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest
Câu 41: A . books B. bats C. days D. photographs
Câu 42: A. dates B. matches C. boxes D. cases
Câu 43: A. walked B. explained C. helped D. missed
V. Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest.
Câu 44: A. polite B. pollen C. police D. pollute
Câu 45: A. focus B. remind C. circus D. patient
VI. Find out one mistake in each sentence
Câu 46: He asked if I can make an appointment.
A B C D
Câu47: It’s the first time I saw this film
A B C D
Câu 48: Mike told that he was leaving the next day, not then.
A B C D
Câu 49: They asked us to not talk about the matter any more.
A B C D
Câu 50: She said she works eight hours a day except Sunday.
A B C D

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