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MONTHLY TEST
I.
Vocabulary Section: (10pts)
a) Key term supplying: (5pts)
Write down the vocabulary words in the space provided:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
b)

D............. (v) Originate from.

H (adv) From now on.
O. (n) The state of being unknown or inconspicuous.
P.(n) the upper land area.
V.(n) the core area, the capital or main city.
Words Matching (5pts)

Match the following words with their synonyms or definitions and write the answers in
the box provided:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

I.

Amazing
Classify
Comprise
Dark
Eventually
Entire
Huge
Inhabitant
Resemble
Tremendous

a. Gloomy
b. Resident
c. Whole
d. Organize
e. Very big
f. similar
g. Extremely large, powerful
h. Wonderful
i. Finally
j. Have

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Grammar section: (30pts)

1) Whose/ Possessive Noun (5pts)

Write Questions and Answers about people and their belonging below:
Ex: Dara/football
Q: Whose football is this?
A: Its Daras.
1. Michael/ bicycle
Q:
A:

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2. Gils father/ car

Q:
A:

3. Nina/ puppies
Q:
A:
4. Tony/ tennis ball
Q:
A:

5. The Stewart sisters/ color pencils:

Q:
A:

6. My grandparent/ umbrella
Q:
A:

2) Present Continuous: (10pts)

Fill in the blanks with the verbs in the present continuous tense
1. John and I ...................................... (stay) in a beautiful hotel.
2. I ...................................... (wait) for a very important letter.
3. The girls ............................................ (visit) their grandmother today.
4. She ....................................... (read) in her bedroom at the moment.
5. Ted ...................................... (draw) the new building at his office.
Write the questions using the present continuous:
Ex: Where/you/go?
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A: Where are you going?

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1. What /Jessica / do?

A: ..............................................................................
2. Why / John and Patrick / laugh?
A: ..............................................................................
3. What book / you / read?
A: ..............................................................................
4. What / we / watch?
A: ..............................................................................
5. Where / they / stay?
A: ..............................................................................
3) Modal Verbs: (10pts)
Choose the correct modal verbs and put the answers on the box below:
1. If you drive a car, you ____ have a driving license.
a. should

b. must

c. can

2. You ____ drink a lot and drive.

a. shouldnt

b. mustnt

c. dont have to

3. When you are in a car, you ____ wear a seatbelt.

a. should

b. must

c. may

4. When driving a car, you ____ listen to the radio.

a. should

b. must

c. can

5. You ____ to pay road tax if you own a car.

a. should

b. must

c. have

6. You ____ stop at a red traffic light.

a. should

b. must

c. have

7. When you ride a motorbike you ____ wear a helmet.

a. should

b. must

c. have

8. You ____ smoke while you are driving.

a. should

b. must

c. can

9. If you own a car, you ____ have insurance.

a. should

b. must

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c. can

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10. You ____ exceed the speed limit.

a. shouldnt
1

b. mustnt
2

c. dont have to
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4) Count and Non Count Nouns (5pts)

Add s/-es to the italicized noun if necessary.
Example: Rebecca has brown hair

and hazel eyes .

1. It is good to drink water when you are thirsty.

2. The students learned a lot of new vocabulary in class today.
3. We ate some sandwich
for lunch.
4. I have a lot of homework
to do tonight.
5. I like to dream about tropical beach
!
6. Rodolfo took some great picture at the family reunion last week.
7. Milton has made a lot of progress
on his project since he started Monday.
8. Encyclopedia
contain lots of information
.
9. I learn more new word
in English class every day.
10. Rowan had meat , rice , vegetable
, and some milk
for dinner.

II.

Translation: (10pts)

Translate statements below to Khmer statements:

1. How do we know the effect of weather on people? We know from biometeorologist.
These scientists study weather condition.

2. Winter in Northern region is very depressing. They eat and sleep a lot but they still
feel tired.

3. Sambor Prie Kok, an ancient city, locates in Kom Pong Thom Province.

4. Many people have busy lives, so they buy or prepare the food and eat it as quickly as
possible.

5. Most local people believe that if they pray at Phnom Kulen area, they will get good
luck and their wishes will become true.

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IV. Reading (15pts)

Read the article below:
California Strawberry Festival
A

Have you ever tried a strawberry pizza? If you went to Oxnard, the "Strawberry

Capital of California," in May, you could!

B

Oxnard is in Southern California and this part of the state takes its strawberries very

seriously. At the two-day California Strawberry Festival you can sample strawberries
prepared in all sorts of ways. In addition to traditional treats such as strawberry shortcake,
strawberry jam, strawberry tarts and strawberries dipped in chocolate, there is strawberry
pizza! This dessert pizza is topped with strawberries, sour cream, cream cheese and whipped
cream on a sweet bread baked like a pizza. Strawberry kabobs dipped in powdered sugar are
another delicacy. And drinks such as a strawberry smoothie can wash it all down.
C

Strawberries are big business in Oxnard. The annual strawberry revenues are $100

million from Oxnard's bountiful 6,600 berry acres. Twenty-four companies harvest and cool
nearly 16 million trays of berries, which are shipped throughout North America as well as to
Germany and Japan.
D

The festival, which attracts more than 85,000 visitors, features three stages with

musical entertainment, 335 arts and crafts exhibits, strolling musicians, clowns, artists, facepainting, contests, and a "Strawberry land" for children with puppets, magicians, musicians,
and a petting zoo.
A.
i.
a.
b.
c.
d.
ii.
a.
b.
c.
d.
iii.
a.
b.
c.
d.
iv.
a.
b.
c.
v.
a.

Base on reading article above, choose the right answers in each question:
Where is the state of California?
Canada
England
United State
Ireland
Which food is not mentioned in the article?
Strawberry shortcake
Strawberry jam
Strawberry candy
Strawberry pizza
What does the word sample in paragraph B mean?
To buy
To taste
To look at
To make
What are the annual revenues from strawberries?
One hundred million dollars
One thousand million dollars
One million dollars
Who is the target audience of "Strawberry land?"
Adolescents

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b. Children
c. Young adults
d. The elderly
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B. Match words with definitions:

Words
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Definitions
a. Gather crops at the end of season
b. One who performs special acts
c. Sweet preserved fruit mixed with

Cream
Dessert
Dip
Harvest
Magician

sugar.
d. Put slightly into water or liquids
Magician
e. Thick, fluffy milk based product.

C. Write T if the statement is true and write F if the statement is false:

1. At the three-day California Strawberry Festival you can sell strawberries prepared
in all sorts of ways.
2. Oxnard is in Northern California and this part of the state takes its strawberries
very seriously.
3. Strawberries are the main business in Oxnard, Northern California.
4. Only Children enjoy Strawberries festival, adults and the elderly find the festival
noisy and uninteresting.
5. Besides tasting many strawberries cuisine, the participants also enjoy other
activities such as crafts exhibits, strolling musicians, clowns, artists, face
painting, and contests.

V.
Writing:

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(20pts)
Please pick a topic from the two given below:
1. Describe a favourite food you usually have on your holiday.
2. Describe a picture below:

Luncheon of the Boating Party by Pierre Auguste Renoir, 1880-81

Brainstorming: (5pts)

Topic:
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VI. Listening (15pts)

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Listen to the conversation and fill in the gaps:

Old Friends
Richard: Oh wow!
Stephanie: What's that you're ..1 at, Richard?
Richard: Look at this photo my friend sent me by e-mail, Stephanie. It was taken at a ..2
party we had in the..3 when I was in Thailand teaching English a few years ago.
Stephanie: I never 4 you had been to Thailand. How long were you .5for?
Richard: Oh not long, about 8 weeks, but we all had a great time. ..6 and educational! This
was the..7 before we came back home, oh what great memories. Here, have a look...
Stephanie: Where are you? I .8 see you.
Richard: I know, what a9. That's me in the back, almost hidden. Can you see me? I'm
sitting next to Carlos .10 the pink shirt. I'm wearing a white shirt.

Write T if the statement is true and write F if the statement is false:

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Richards friend sent him the photo from Thailand.

Richard was a student in Thailand for eight weeks.
Sara was from Manchester in England.
Carlo, Richards friend, is a very shy person but really friendly once you get to know him a bit
Richard dislikes teaching English to kids in Thailand.
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VII. Speaking (25pts)

VIII. Homework (20pts)..
IX. Class participation (5pts)

--Good Luck--

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