Use the given word to write a new sentence as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence. Do NOT change the word given in brackets in any way. There’s an example at the beginning (000). (0.5p)000. Turning down that job was very foolish of you. (FOOL)You were a fool to turn down that job.
Câu 1: This mix-up is not my fault. (BLAME)
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Câu 2: My brother is not feeling terribly well these days. (WEATHER)
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Câu 3: I'd like to express my thanks for everything you've done for me (THANKFUL)
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Câu 4: On no account will I lend you $500. (QUESTION)
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Câu 5: His smooth manner didn’t deceive us. (TAKEN)
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Complete the second sentence using the word given so that it has a similar meaning to the following sentence. Write between two and five words in the space provided on the answer sheet.Do NOT change the word given in brackets in any way. There’s an example at the beginning (00).(0.5p)00. David praised her exceptionally good choice of venue for the party. (CONGRATULATED)David congratulated her on a good venue for the party.
Câu 1: Lisa was just about to leave the house when the phone rang. (POINT)
Lisa was ________________________________________ the house when the phone rang. 
Câu 2: A number of sporting events had to be cancelled owing to the bad weather. (LED)
Bad weather________________________________________ of a number of sporting events.
Câu 3: When it comes to computer games, Gareth is a real expert. (CONCERNED)
As far as ________________________________________________, Gareth is a real expert.
Câu 4: I’ve been greatly impressed by the way Jasper deals with problems. (MADE)
Jasper’s way of dealing with problems has _____________________ me.
Câu 5: “Is Peter likely to change his mind?” Rob asked. (CHANCE)
“Is there __________________________________________ changing his mind?” Rob asked.

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Finish each second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first sentence, using the clues at the beginning of each sentence. There’s an example at the beginning (0). (0.5p)0. It takes him at least three hours a day to chat on facebook.=> Everyday he spends at least three hours chatting on facebook.
Câu 1: As soon as we had finished dinner, the thunderstorm broke.
Hardly ...............................................................................................
Câu 2: It’s thought that he was staying in London at the time of the assault.
He is  ...................................................................................................
Câu 3: President Obama was surprised when he saw the hospitability of Vietnam government and people.
It came ..............................................................................................
Câu 4: He always has his nose in a book and never pays attention to what I say.
If he didn't ...........................................................................................
Câu 5: Martin may not be very well but he still manages to enjoy life.
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Fill each of the following numbered blanks with ONE suitable word and write your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes. There is an example at the beginning (0) (0.6p)Everyone  wants  (0) to reduce  pollution.  But  the  pollution  problem  is  as complicated as it is serious. It is complicated because much pollution (1) ________________ caused by things that benefit people. For example, exhaust (2) ___________________ automobiles causes a large percentage of all air pollution. But the automobiles provide transportation for millions of people. Factories (3) ___________________ much of the material which pollutes air and water, but factories give employment to a large number of people.Thus, to end or greatly reduce pollution immediately, people would have to stop using many things (4)___________________ benefit them. Most of the people do not want to do that, of course. But pollution can be gradually reduced in several ways. Scientists and engineers can work to find ways to lessen the (5)___________________ of pollution that such things as automobiles and factories cause. Governments can pass and enforce laws that require businesses and individuals to stop, or cut (6) ___________________ on certain polluting activities. 
Câu 1: (1) 
Câu 2: (2)
Câu 3: (3) 
Câu 4: (4)
Câu 5: (5) 
Câu 6: (6) 

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Rewrite each of the following sentences in another way so that it means the same as the sentence pinted before.
Câu 1: I think that no city in the world is more beautiful than Paris.
I think Paris ……………………………………………………..
Câu 2: It is necessary that I post this letter tonight.
 I……………………………………………………………………
Câu 3: You'd better not touch that switch.
If I………………………………………………………………..
Câu 4: People used to believe that the earth was flat.
It used ………………………………………
 

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Viết dạng đúng của động từ trong ngoặc trong các câu sau. (1,0 điểm)
Câu 1: Would you mind (1. tell)………. me where I can go to post the letter ?     
Câu 2: When my mother came home from work, I (2. cook)………. dinner.
Câu 3: Are you used to (3. watch)…….. television after dinner?
Câu 4: This horse can (4. ride) …………….by the boy.

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Sử dụng các từ và cụm từ gợi ý để viết thành câu hoàn chình.
Câu 1: He/ be / interested / read / newspapers / his free time.
Câu 2: Yesterday/ Tim/ be/ absent/ class / because / he/ be/ ill.

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Viết lại các câu sau bắt đầu bằng từ hoặc cụm từ gợi ý sao cho nghĩa của câu không thay đổi. 
Câu 1: The mechanic is repairing my car.
-> My...................................................................................................... 
Câu 2: They don’t have the key to open the lab.
-> They wish.......................................................................................... 
Câu 3: “Are you going to visit your aunt tomorrow?" Tom asked.
-> Tom asked me.................................................................................. 

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 Đọc đoạn văn dưới đây và trả lời các câu hỏi. (1.5d)Lunar New Year, or Tct, is Vietnam’s main holiday. It is the grandest and most important occasion in the year which tails sometime between 19th January and 20th February on the Western calendar. Tet marks the beginning of.spring and. for agrarian people, the start of a new year.Tel’s preparations and celebrations used to be spread over months, but nowadays the holiday is much shorter. A great deal of excitement still builds up well before Tct. however. Streets arc decorated wilh coloured lights and red banners. Shops are full of goods. To prepare for Tel people clcan and dccoratc their houses and cook traditional foods.On the days of l et everyone tries to be nice and polite to each other. People believe that what they do on the first day of the year will influence their luck during the whole year. Thus, only positive comments should be made. People visit other relatives or friends, go to the pagoda to pray for a happy year for themselves and their family. l et is really a time of fun and festivals throughout the country.
Câu 1: How long did Tet’s preparations and decorations last in the past?
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Câu 2: What do people often do to prepare for Tet?
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Câu 3: Do people try to be nice and polite to cach other on the days of Tet?
                                                                                                                                                

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Điền vào mỗi chỗ trống một từ thích hợp trong khung để hoàn thành đoạn văn sau quickly                      environmental                   pollution       increased                   information Air pollution is a cause of ill-health in human beings. In a lot of countries there are laws limiting the amount of smoke which factories can produce. Although there isn't enough....... (21)........ on the effects of smoke in the atmosphere, doctors have proved that air pollution causes lung diseases. The gases from the exhausts of cars have also........ (22)........air pollution in most cities. The lead in petrol produces a poisonous gas which often collccts in busy streets surrounded by high buildings. Children who live in areas where there is a lot of lead in the atmosphere cannot think as……. (23)……….   as other children and are clumsy  when they use their hands. There are other long-term effects of……..(24)……….If the gases in the atmosphere continue to increase, the earth’s climatc may bccome wanner. A lot of the ice near the Poles may melt and may causc serious floods.
Câu 1: (21)
Câu 2: (22)
Câu 3: (23) 
Câu 4: (24) 

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