EXAMPLE TEST FOR THE 1ST TERM EXAM

Student’s name:
Class:

Rewrite the following sentences so that they can have the same meaning to the given one
1. Shakespeare wrote “Romeo and Juliet” in 1605.
 “Romeo and Juliet”
2. “I’m going away tomorrow, mother.” Leo told his mother.
 Leo told
3. "Why don't you ask the teacher for help?" Peter asked me.
 Peter advised
Combine each pair of sentences in the following questions using the words in the brackets
4. I can’t buy a new bike. I don’t have enough money. (IF)

5. She is working for a computer company. It is located in Tam Diep industrial area. (WHICH)


Choose the word that has the main stress position differently from that of the rest.
6. A. impression B. existence C. compulsory D. creativity
7. A. reform B. improve C. dominate D. adopt
Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the
others.
8. A. talked B. passed C. called D. washed
9. A. advises B. raises C. devises D. goes
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the
following exchanges
10. Jane: “Your hairstyle is terrific, Cindy”
Cindy: “__________”
A. It’s nice B. You’re welcome C. Not at all D. Thanks, Peter
11. John: “I have just passed my English proficiency test.”
Mark: “____________”
A. Congratulations! B. It’s nice of you to say so!
C. That’s a good idea! D. Ok! I’m enjoying in it!

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in
meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
12. Rachel is neither nervous nor afraid- not, at least, of anything around her.
A. troubled B. scared C. impatient D. unworried
13. He resigned from the company in order to take a more challenging job.
A. complicated B. difficult C. demanding D. effortless
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in
meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
14. Whatever his shortcomings as a husband, he was a good father to his children.
A. strengths B. weaknesses C. enthusiasm D. good sides
15. I thought I'd make use of the sports facilities while I'm here.
A. take part in B. get on with C. pay attention to D. take advantage of

Choose the best option A, B, C or D to complete the following sentences.

16. In Vietnam, application forms for the National Entrance Examinations must be
__________before the deadline, often in April.
A. issued B. signed C. filed D. submitted
17. Points will be added to the Entrance Examination scores for those who hold an excellent
high school__________.
A. certificate B. diploma C. qualification D. degree
18. Remember to bring with you your school certificate and letters of __________from your
teachers or your previous employers when you come to the interview.
A. assignment B. invitation C. recommendation D. advertisement
19. It is often a good idea to start with small, easily ________ goals.
A. achievable B. achieve C. achievement D. achiever
20. I knocked on the window to ________ her attention.
A. pay B. make C. take D. get
21. He has a very bad attitude ________ work.
A. with B. about C. towards D. in
22. What is he doing now? – He ________ for a tourist agency in Hanoi city.
A. works B. is working C. has worked D. worked
23. The idea of building a _______ with human intelligence is not only ambitious but also highly
unconventional.
A. robot B. corporation C. line D. road
24. “What ________ delicious meal we are having!” – “Thanks a lot. That is ________ nice
compliment”
A. a/a B. a/ the C. the/the D. x/x
25. Body language is a potent form of _______ communication.
A. verbal B. non-verbal C. tongue D. oral
26. ________ you work harder, you won’t be admitted to that university.
A. If B. When C. Unless D. Because
27. The princess ________ her secret to her husband, who dies of a broken heart.
A. confides B. trusts C. depends D. believes
Read the following passage and fill in each blank from 28 to 35 with ONE suitable word
What will life be (28) ________ in the future? There are different answers to this
questions; some are pessimistic (29) ________ others (30) ________. For better or worse, it is
certain (31) ________ in the future some things will be very different. Developments in micro
technology-computers and telecommunication (32) ________ bound to have a huge influence (33)
________ various aspects of our lives. Whatever we expect from the future, remember that
progress has never moved in straight line, and history is full of (34) ________ developments. (35)
________, we are confident that the future is in our hands, and it is our responsibility to
contribute to bettering our own lives.
Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to show the underline part that needs correction
36. My friend, that has a beautiful voice, has won the singing contest annually organized at my
A B C D
school.
37. Most of the people were invited to the wedding banquet arrived late.
A B C D
38. If the weather were worse, we’ll have to cancel our camping trip.
A B C D
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 from 39 to 42
In developing countries, people are sometimes unaware of the importance of education,
and there is economic pressure from those parents who prioritize their children's, making
money in the short term over any long-term benefits of education. Recent studies on child labor
and, poverty have suggested that when poor families reach a certain economic threshold where
families are able to provide for their basic needs, parents return their children to school. This
has been found to be true, once the threshold has been breached, even if the potential economic
value of the children's work has increased since their return to school.
Other problems are that teachers are often paid less than other professions; a lack of
good universities and a low acceptance rate for good universities are evident in countries with
a relatively high population density.
India has launched EDUSAT, an education satellite that can reach remote parts of the
country at a greatly reduced cost. There is also an initiative supported by several major
corporations to develop a $100 laptop. The laptops have been available since 2007. The laptops,
sold at cost, will enable developing countries to give their children a digital education. In Africa,
an "e-school program" has been launched to provide all 600,000 primary and high schools with
computer equipment, learning materials and internet access within 10 years. Volunteer groups
are working to give more individuals opportunity to receive education in developing countries
through such programs as the Perpetual Education Fund. An International Development
Agency project started with the support of American President Bill Clinton uses the Internet to
allow co-operation by individuals on issues of social development.
39. In populous countries, ________.
A. teaching is the highest-paid career
B. there are a lot of good universities
C. no other careers are better paid than teaching
D. there is a lack of good universities
40. How many projects are presented in the third paragraph?
A. Two B. One C. Three D. Four
41. According to recent studies, when parents are able to overcome their financial difficulty,
________
A. they have their children work even harder
B. they still make their children continue working
C. they send their children back to school
D. they themselves continue their schooling
42. The word who refers to ________.
A. the parents B. the children
C. developing countries D. economic pressure
42. The word threshold can be replaced by ________.
A. entrance B. school D. project D. course
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 from 43 to 50.
Cambridge University is considering axing compulsory written exams, allowing students
to use laptops or iPads instead, after tutors complained that students' handwriting is becoming
illegible. Academics say the move, which would bring an end to over 800 years of tradition, has
come about because students rely too heavily on laptops in lectures, and are losing the ability to
write by hand.
Dr. Sarah Pearsall, a senior lecturer at Cambridge University, said handwriting is
becoming a "lost art" among the current generation of students. She added, "It's increasingly
hard for our examiners to read students' scripts. Those with illegible writing are forced to
come back to their college during the summer holidays to read their answers aloud in the
presence of two university administrators. It's extraordinarily commendable that the University
is considering reforms to its examination practices."
Sir Anthony Seldon, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Buckingham, said it is inevitable
that universities will move to computers as handwriting deteriorates in the coming years. "We
have to accept the reality. Handwriting has now become an optional, not a necessary, part of
education. There simply isn't the same time in the curriculum for learning elegant, beautiful
handwriting. Life is so quick now. Everybody writes as if they were a doctor writing a
prescription," he said. "Handwriting is not necessary for great thought, great English, or great
intelligence. Some of our finest wordsmiths today write using laptops, and we have to fight to
preserve what is really important, such as the use of great English or great sentence structures."
Others, however, were not very positive about the move. Tracey Trussell, a handwriting
expert, urged Cambridge to ensure that students continue to write by hand. She said, "It's vital
that people continue to write by hand. Writing by hand improves memory and equates to a
higher rate of comprehension and information retention." There is also concern that schools
could follow Cambridge's example by moving away from handwriting. Dr. Jane Medwell,
Associate Professor of Education at the University of Nottingham, is concerned that scrapping
handwritten exams in universities could prompt "downward curriculum pressure" on primary
and secondary schools to follow suit.
(Adapted from http://www.telegraph.co.uk)
43. Which of the following best serves as the title for the passage?
A. Cambridge University in an Attempt to Improve Students' Handwriting
B. Cambridge University Pondering Changes to its Exam Practices
C. Cambridge University Attacked again for Abolishing Written Exams
D. Cambridge University to Replace Written with Oral Exams
44. According to paragraph 1, Cambridge University has a long-standing tradition of_____
A. offering academic tutorials B. organising handwritten exams
C. relying heavily on technology D. training students in legible handwriting
45. The word "Those" in paragraph 2 refers to______
A. examiners B. students C. scripts D. administrators
46. The word "deteriorates" in paragraph 3 mostly means______.
A. remains unchanged B. becomes more important
C. improves gradually D. gets worse and worse
47. It can be inferred from what Sir Anthony S el don said in paragraph 3 that______
A. schools in the country used to have more time for handwriting practice
B. schools in the country have failed to preserve the beauty of English
C. people's handwriting generally reflects their intelligence and linguistic competence
D. the majority of doctors these days no longer write prescriptions by hand
48. The word "scrapping" in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to______ .
A. reconsidering B. eliminating C. introducing D. discouraging
49. As mentioned in paragraph 4, writing by hand can___ .
A. enhance the ability to remember information B. guarantee desirable academic performance
C. facilitate the process of information exchange D. relieve students of unnecessary pressure
50. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Cambridge University’s move away from handwriting has already set an unprecedented
example for other schools to follow.
B. Sarah Pearsall acknowledged handwriting as an art form to be preserved among the current
generation of students at Cambridge University.
C. Sir Anthony Seldon claimed that learning to use great English was more important than
learning to write by hand beautifully.
D. Most of the tutors at Cambridge are skeptical of the university's decision regarding
handwritten exams.

EXAMPLE TEST FOR THE 1ST TERM EXAM

Student’s name:
Class:

Rewrite the following sentences so that they can have the same meaning to the given one
1. Shakespeare wrote “Romeo and Juliet” in 1605.
 “Romeo and Juliet”
2. “I’m going away tomorrow, mother.” Leo told his mother.
 Leo told
3. "Why don't you ask the teacher for help?" Peter asked me.
 Peter advised
Combine each pair of sentences in the following questions using the words in the brackets
4. I can’t buy a new bike. I don’t have enough money. (IF)

5. She is working for a computer company. It is located in Tam Diep industrial area. (WHICH)


Choose the word that has the main stress position differently from that of the rest.
6. A. impression B. existence C. compulsory D. creativity
7. A. reform B. improve C. dominate D. adopt
Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the
others.
8. A. talked B. passed C. called D. washed
9. A. advises B. raises C. devises D. goes
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the
following exchanges
10. Jane: “Your hairstyle is terrific, Cindy”
Cindy: “__________”
A. It’s nice B. You’re welcome C. Not at all D. Thanks, Peter
11. John: “I have just passed my English proficiency test.”
Mark: “____________”
A. Congratulations! B. It’s nice of you to say so!
C. That’s a good idea! D. Ok! I’m enjoying in it!

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in
meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
12. Rachel is neither nervous nor afraid- not, at least, of anything around her.
A. troubled B. scared C. impatient D. unworried
13. He resigned from the company in order to take a more challenging job.
A. complicated B. difficult C. demanding D. effortless
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in
meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
14. Whatever his shortcomings as a husband, he was a good father to his children.
A. strengths B. weaknesses C. enthusiasm D. good sides
15. I thought I'd make use of the sports facilities while I'm here.
A. take part in B. get on with C. pay attention to D. take advantage of

Choose the best option A, B, C or D to complete the following sentences.

16. In Vietnam, application forms for the National Entrance Examinations must be
__________before the deadline, often in April.
A. issued B. signed C. filed D. submitted
17. Points will be added to the Entrance Examination scores for those who hold an excellent
high school__________.
A. certificate B. diploma C. qualification D. degree
18. Remember to bring with you your school certificate and letters of __________from your
teachers or your previous employers when you come to the interview.
A. assignment B. invitation C. recommendation D. advertisement
19. It is often a good idea to start with small, easily ________ goals.
A. achievable B. achieve C. achievement D. achiever
20. I knocked on the window to ________ her attention.
A. pay B. make C. take D. get
21. He has a very bad attitude ________ work.
A. with B. about C. towards D. in
22. What is he doing now? – He ________ for a tourist agency in Hanoi city.
A. works B. is working C. has worked D. worked
23. The idea of building a _______ with human intelligence is not only ambitious but also highly
unconventional.
A. robot B. corporation C. line D. road
24. “What ________ delicious meal we are having!” – “Thanks a lot. That is ________ nice
compliment”
A. a/a B. a/ the C. the/the D. x/x
25. Body language is a potent form of _______ communication.
A. verbal B. non-verbal C. tongue D. oral
26. ________ you work harder, you won’t be admitted to that university.
A. If B. When C. Unless D. Because
27. The princess ________ her secret to her husband, who dies of a broken heart.
A. confides B. trusts C. depends D. believes
Read the following passage and fill in each blank from 28 to 35 with ONE suitable word
What will life be (28) ________ in the future? There are different answers to this
questions; some are pessimistic (29) ________ others (30) ________. For better or worse, it is
certain (31) ________ in the future some things will be very different. Developments in micro
technology-computers and telecommunication (32) ________ bound to have a huge influence (33)
________ various aspects of our lives. Whatever we expect from the future, remember that
progress has never moved in straight line, and history is full of (34) ________ developments. (35)
________, we are confident that the future is in our hands, and it is our responsibility to
contribute to bettering our own lives.
Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to show the underline part that needs correction
36. My friend, that has a beautiful voice, has won the singing contest annually organized at my
A B C D
school.
37. Most of the people were invited to the wedding banquet arrived late.
A B C D
38. If the weather were worse, we’ll have to cancel our camping trip.
A B C D
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 from 39 to 42
In developing countries, people are sometimes unaware of the importance of education,
and there is economic pressure from those parents who prioritize their children's, making
money in the short term over any long-term benefits of education. Recent studies on child labor
and, poverty have suggested that when poor families reach a certain economic threshold where
families are able to provide for their basic needs, parents return their children to school. This
has been found to be true, once the threshold has been breached, even if the potential economic
value of the children's work has increased since their return to school.
Other problems are that teachers are often paid less than other professions; a lack of
good universities and a low acceptance rate for good universities are evident in countries with
a relatively high population density.
India has launched EDUSAT, an education satellite that can reach remote parts of the
country at a greatly reduced cost. There is also an initiative supported by several major
corporations to develop a $100 laptop. The laptops have been available since 2007. The laptops,
sold at cost, will enable developing countries to give their children a digital education. In Africa,
an "e-school program" has been launched to provide all 600,000 primary and high schools with
computer equipment, learning materials and internet access within 10 years. Volunteer groups
are working to give more individuals opportunity to receive education in developing countries
through such programs as the Perpetual Education Fund. An International Development
Agency project started with the support of American President Bill Clinton uses the Internet to
allow co-operation by individuals on issues of social development.
39. In populous countries, ________.
A. teaching is the highest-paid career
B. there are a lot of good universities
C. no other careers are better paid than teaching
D. there is a lack of good universities
40. How many projects are presented in the third paragraph?
A. Two B. One C. Three D. Four
41. According to recent studies, when parents are able to overcome their financial difficulty,
________
A. they have their children work even harder
B. they still make their children continue working
C. they send their children back to school
D. they themselves continue their schooling
42. The word who refers to ________.
A. the parents B. the children
C. developing countries D. economic pressure
42. The word threshold can be replaced by ________.
A. entrance B. school D. project D. course
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 from 43 to 50.
Cambridge University is considering axing compulsory written exams, allowing students
to use laptops or iPads instead, after tutors complained that students' handwriting is becoming
illegible. Academics say the move, which would bring an end to over 800 years of tradition, has
come about because students rely too heavily on laptops in lectures, and are losing the ability to
write by hand.
Dr. Sarah Pearsall, a senior lecturer at Cambridge University, said handwriting is
becoming a "lost art" among the current generation of students. She added, "It's increasingly
hard for our examiners to read students' scripts. Those with illegible writing are forced to
come back to their college during the summer holidays to read their answers aloud in the
presence of two university administrators. It's extraordinarily commendable that the University
is considering reforms to its examination practices."
Sir Anthony Seldon, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Buckingham, said it is inevitable
that universities will move to computers as handwriting deteriorates in the coming years. "We
have to accept the reality. Handwriting has now become an optional, not a necessary, part of
education. There simply isn't the same time in the curriculum for learning elegant, beautiful
handwriting. Life is so quick now. Everybody writes as if they were a doctor writing a
prescription," he said. "Handwriting is not necessary for great thought, great English, or great
intelligence. Some of our finest wordsmiths today write using laptops, and we have to fight to
preserve what is really important, such as the use of great English or great sentence structures."
Others, however, were not very positive about the move. Tracey Trussell, a handwriting
expert, urged Cambridge to ensure that students continue to write by hand. She said, "It's vital
that people continue to write by hand. Writing by hand improves memory and equates to a
higher rate of comprehension and information retention." There is also concern that schools
could follow Cambridge's example by moving away from handwriting. Dr. Jane Medwell,
Associate Professor of Education at the University of Nottingham, is concerned that scrapping
handwritten exams in universities could prompt "downward curriculum pressure" on primary
and secondary schools to follow suit.
(Adapted from http://www.telegraph.co.uk)
43. Which of the following best serves as the title for the passage?
A. Cambridge University in an Attempt to Improve Students' Handwriting
B. Cambridge University Pondering Changes to its Exam Practices
C. Cambridge University Attacked again for Abolishing Written Exams
D. Cambridge University to Replace Written with Oral Exams
44. According to paragraph 1, Cambridge University has a long-standing tradition of_____
A. offering academic tutorials B. organising handwritten exams
C. relying heavily on technology D. training students in legible handwriting
45. The word "Those" in paragraph 2 refers to______
A. examiners B. students C. scripts D. administrators
46. The word "deteriorates" in paragraph 3 mostly means______ .
A. remains unchanged B. becomes more important
C. improves gradually D. gets worse and worse
47. It can be inferred from what Sir Anthony S el don said in paragraph 3 that______
A. schools in the country used to have more time for handwriting practice
B. schools in the country have failed to preserve the beauty of English
C. people's handwriting generally reflects their intelligence and linguistic competence
D. the majority of doctors these days no longer write prescriptions by hand
48. The word "scrapping" in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to______ .
A. reconsidering B. eliminating C. introducing D. discouraging
49. As mentioned in paragraph 4, writing by hand can___ .
A. enhance the ability to remember information B. guarantee desirable academic performance
C. facilitate the process of information exchange D. relieve students of unnecessary pressure
50. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Cambridge University’s move away from handwriting has already set an unprecedented
example for other schools to follow.
B. Sarah Pearsall acknowledged handwriting as an art form to be preserved among the current
generation of students at Cambridge University.
C. Sir Anthony Seldon claimed that learning to use great English was more important than
learning to write by hand beautifully.
D. Most of the tutors at Cambridge are skeptical of the university's decision regarding
handwritten exams.