There are five blanks in the passage below. From the options given in the box, choose the MOST SUITABLE for each blank. There are THREE EXTRA OPTIONS that you do not need to use (5.0 points). A. certain wordsB. to simplifyC. directoriesD. to promoteE. numberF. textbooksG. series ofH.grammatical rules                             Noah Webster’s goal in life was (44) _________ the adoption of an American language. He wanted to free Americans from British English as they had had freed themselves from the British crown. To this end, he published a (45) _________ three textbooks: a speller in 1783, a grammar in 1784 and a reader in 1785.            Webster objected to the way (46) _________ had been borrowed from other languages but had not been respelled. The result, he claimed, was a confusing mixture of letters, many of which were not pronounced the way they looked, and others of which were not pronounced at all.            Webster urged Americans (47) _________ their spelling. For example, he argued that “head” should be spelled “hed” and “bread” should be spelled “bred”. Most of Webster’s suggestions did not catch on, but his (48) _________  sold millions of copies.
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Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the sentence printed before it: (10 x 0.1pt = 1.0 pt)           
Câu 1: People say that taking exercise is good for our health.
=> Taking exercise ……………………………………………………………………...
Câu 2: I’d rather stay in bed than get up early at weekends.
=> I prefer .……………………………………………………………………………....
Câu 3: I had only just put the phone down when the boss rang back.
=> Hardly ………………………………………………………………………………...
Câu 4: My mother is the most warm – hearted  person I’ve ever known.
=> I’ve …………………………………………………………………………………......
Câu 5: “ I’m sorry I made such a fuss at the party last night.” Tom said.
=> Tom regretted ………………………………………………………………………....
Câu 6: Please keep silent in the classroom!
=> I’d rather you ………………………………………………………………………….
Câu 7: The test was so long that I couldn’t finish it in an hour.
=> It was …………………………………………………………………...........................
Câu 8: Although Bill took a taxi, he still arrived late for the concert.
=> In spite ………………………………………………………………………………...
Câu 9: You  forgot to turn off the TV last night, didn’t you?
=> You didn’t ………………………………………………………………………….....
Câu 10: The only way you can become a good English speaker is by practising speaking English everyday.
=> Only by …………………………………………………………………………..........
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Section III: Read the following passage and answer the questions:   (5 x 0.1 = 0,5 pt)   Some people learn a second language easily. Other people have trouble learning a new language. How can you have yourself learn a new language, such as English? There are several ways to make learning English a little easier and more interesting.The first step is to feel positive about learning English. If you believe that you can learn, you will learn. Be patient. You do not to have to understand everything all at once. It’s natural to make mistakes when you learn something new. We can learn from our mistakes.The second step is to practice your English. For example, write in a journal, or diary, everyday. You will get used to writing in English, and you will feel comfortable expressing your ideas in English. After several weeks, you will see that your writing is improving. In addition, you must speak English every day. You can practice with your classmates outside class.The third step is to keep a record of your language learning. You can write this in your journal. After each class, think about what you did. Did you answer a question correctly? Did you understand something the teacher explained? Perhaps the lesson was difficult, but you tried to understand it. It is important to practice everyday and make a record of your achievements.
Câu 1: Are there many ways to make learning English a little easier and more interesting?
                                                                                                                                    
Câu 2: Why shouldn’t you be afraid of making mistakes when learning English?
                                                                                                                                     
Câu 3: What should we do to get used to writing in English?
                                                                                                                                    
Câu 4: How many steps to learn a second language well are mentioned in the passage?
                                                                                                                                    
Câu 5: What is the most important step for you? Why?
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Fill in the blank with correct form of Simple Future tense 
Câu 1: A: “There's someone at the door.”
    B: “I _________________________ (get) it.” 
Câu 2: Joan thinks the Conservatives _________________________ (win) the next election. 
Câu 3: A: “I’m moving house tomorrow.”
    B: “I _________________________ (come) and help you.” 
Câu 4: If she passes the exam, she _________________________ (be) very happy. 
Câu 5: I _________________________ (be) there at four o'clock, I promise. 
Câu 6: A: “I’m cold.” 
    B: “I _________________________ (turn) on the fire.” 
Câu 7: A: “She's late.”  
B: “Don't worry she _________________________ (come).” 
Câu 8: The meeting _________________________ (take) place at 6 p.m. 
Câu 9: If you eat all of that cake, you _________________________ (feel) sick. 
Câu 10: They _________________________ (be) at home at 10 o'clock.
Câu 11: I'm afraid I _________________________ (not / be) able to come tomorrow. 
Câu 12: Because of the train strike, the meeting _________________________ (not / take) place at 9 o'clock. 
Câu 13: A: “Go and tidy your room.” 
    B: “I _________________________ (not / do) it!” 
Câu 14: If it rains, we _________________________ (not / go) to the beach. 
Câu 15: In my opinion, she _________________________ (not / pass) the exam. 
Câu 16: A: “I'm driving to the party, would you like a lift?” 
    B: “Okay, I _________________________ (not / take) the bus, I'll come with you.” 
Câu 17: He _________________________ (not / buy) the car, if he can't afford it. 
Câu 18: I've tried everything, but he _________________________ (not / eat). 
Câu 19: According to the weather forecast, it _________________________ (not / snow) tomorrow. 
Câu 20: A: “I'm really hungry.”
      B: “In that case we _________________________ (not / wait) for John.”
Câu 21: ____________________ (they / come) tomorrow? 
Câu 22: When ____________________ (you / get) back? 
Câu 23: If you lose your job, what ____________________ (you / do)? 
Câu 24: In your opinion, ____________________ (she / be) a good teacher? 
Câu 25: What time ____________________ (the sun / set) today? 
Câu 26: ____________________ (she / get) the job, do you think? 
Câu 27: ____________________ (David / be) at home this evening?  
Câu 28: What ____________________ (the weather / be) like tomorrow? 
Câu 29: There’s someone at the door, ____________________ (you / get) it? 
Câu 30: How ____________________ (he / get) here?

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Give the corect form of Simple Past or Past Continuous Tense
Câu 1: While Tom (read)                   , Amely (watch)                    a documentary on TV.
Câu 2: Marvin (come)             home, (switch)            on the computer and (check)                his emails.
Câu 3: The thief (sneak)              into the house, (steal)              the jewels and (leave)                 without a trace.
Câu 4: Nobody (listen)                 while the teacher (explain)                    the tenses.
Câu 5: While we (do)                   a sight-seeing tour, our friends (lie)                  on the beach.
Câu 6: He (wake)                  up and (look)                 at his watch.
Câu 7: The receptionist (welcome)                  the guests and (ask)                    them to fill in the form.
Câu 8: The car (break)                  down and we (have)                   to walk home.
Câu 9: The boys (swim)                      while the girls (sunbathe)                      .
Câu 10: My father (come)                     in, (look)                     around and (tell)                      me to tidy up my room.
Câu 11: As long as one group (prepare)                  dinner, the others (collect)                     wood for their campfire.
Câu 12: While the parents (have)                    breakfast, their children (run)                 out.
Câu 13: Martha (turn)                    off the lights and (go)                   to bed.
Câu 14: When I (do)                     the washing-up, I (break)                    a plate.
Câu 15: While Tom (play)                   the piano, his mother (do)                  the washing-up.
Câu 16: He (drink)                   some juice and then he (eat)                     a few chips
Câu 17: I (have)                   dinner when I suddenly (hear)                     a loud bang.
Câu 18: When my father (work)                     in the garden, an old friend (pass)                   by to see him.
Câu 19: She (go)                  to school, (take)                 out her textbook and (begin)                    to learn.
Câu 20: When I (be)                  on my way home, I (see)                    an accident.

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