1. Despite heavy rain and strong winds, farmers went to the fields to prepare the land for the next crop. 2. During the American war in Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh once said "Even if we have to sacrifice the entire Truong Son mountain range, we will still achieve freedom and independence." 3. The government encourages citizens to ride bikes to save petrol and protect the environment.

1. Đề số 27
Bộ đề 1
Câu 1: Verb form
Mr Smith (never wake – 1) up on time in the morning and always (get – 2) into trouble for
(be – 3 ) late. So one day he (go – 4) to town (buy – 5 ) an alarm clock. (get – 6) home he
had to go through a field where a bad-tempered bull usually (graze – 7). This bull normally
(not chase – 8) people unless he (make – 9) angry by something. Unfortunately when Mr
Smith (cross – 10) the field, his alarm clock (go – 11) off. This annoyed the bull that
immediately it (begin – 12) to chase him. Mr Smith (carry – 13) an umbrella as it (rain – 14)
slightly. He (throw – 15) the umbrella to the ground and (run – 16) as fast as he could. The
bull (stop – 17) and (start – 18) (attack – 19) the umbrella. While he (do – 20) this Mr
Smith (escape – 21). The bull (attack – 22) the umbrella for about fifteen minutes. When he
stopped, Mr Smith (vanish – 23)
Câu 2: Choose the best answer
Although the beginnings of metal and chemical industries are very ancient, it was (1) the
first few centuries AD that chemistry became a more (2) study. This was at Alexandria in
Egypt, Alchemy, (3) the early study was called, aimed principally at burning base metals (4)
gold. By the sixteenth century, however, the study (5) more dedicated to (6) medicines. (7),
they were trying to find a powerful medicines which (8) all types of sicknesses.
1.a. before
b. until
c. not until
2. a. systematic
b. chemical
c. practical
3. a. for
b. as
c. because
4. a. from
b. like
c. into
5. a. became
b. began
c. had been
6. a. making
b. make
c. taking
7. a. truly
b. In particular
c. nevertheless
8. a. was caring
b. would cure
c. had cured
Câu 3: Word form
1. Many of … the older generations were there. (represent)
2. She finds … very rewarding. (mother)
3. She gave a … account of her adventure. (live)
4. When can we have … of your new house? (see)
5. Her … is almost illegible. (sign)
6. Her … left the tennis court in tears. (oppose)

2. Đề số 27
Bộ đề 1
7. I’ve always thought he looked very … in his uniform. (man)
8. She has a … walk. (man)
9. This is an ideal … figure. (woman)
10. He has a rather … manner. (woman)
Câu 4. Preposition
1. You can cut down … the cost of telephone calls by press number 171.
2. The worst time to run … … toothpaste is in the morning.
3. I got on best … people who are similar … me … character and temperament.
4. Bus drivers usually have to put up … working at weekends and … regular working hours.
5. I couldn’t do this … my typewriter because I need it … writing letters and reports.
6. He is good … putting his ideas …
7. Sue has just rung … She wants to know if she can count on me to help … the party
arrangements … Friday.
8. If I come … a new word that I don’t understand I’ll look it … in dictionary/
9. When I have finished … an exercise, I usually go … it and look … mistakes.
10. Have you ever played a trick … anybody.
Câu 5. Fill in the blanks
My father waved me good bye and the bus set off. The person sitting (1) to me was a
government engineer going to Peshawar (2) to inspect the roads. He said that travelling by
bus was (3) excellent way to test the roads.
We passed many villages (4) the way and stopped once or (5) to buy cold drinks, (6) it was
very hot and dusty. The countryside was brown and dry and (7) were long stretches (8) no
people or villages in sight. We (9) to stop once at some road works, too, (10) made my
travelling companion (11) happy.
Most of (12) were dozing in the afternoon heat when we were waken by a sudden noise,
which (13) like a shot from a gun. As the bus swerved and then stopped at the side of the
road, I remembered all stories I (14) heard about the band of robbers who used to attack
travellers on deserted roads (15) this. Many of the other passengers looked as bewildered
and frightened as I (16) have looked. My neighbor, however, reassured me: “Nothing to
worry (17), only a burst tyre. But we shall have to wait when he changes the wheel.” My
cousin Anwar met me at the bus station. “ Well there you are” he said. “I was beginning to
wonder what has (20) to you”.

3. Đề số 27
Câu 6. Sentence building.
1. I / would / to spend / vacation / a summer / resort hotel
2. I / lying / the beach / read / magazines / when / see / her
3. They / expect / meet / their friends / the lobby / 7:00
4. If / I / not try / be nice / people / I not / any friends
5. She / not get / along / very well / because / she / not know / way / round
6. We feel / at home / the United States / if / meet / some friends / as ours.
7. She / had / study / two more years / finishing / high school
8. The person / Mary / meet / the steps / Howard Anderson
Câu 7: Rewrite.
1. He was late because his car broke down
→(The reason …)
2. I won’t swim in the sea because it’s too cold.
→The sea
3. Why was she late?
→What
4. Mary told the police about the burglary
→Many
5. I never intended to go to the wedding
→(I never had…)
6. It certainly wasn’t me who took your car! – said Bob
→Bob refused…
7. Simon hadn’t expected that he would feel so weak after the operation
→
8. He was suspended for two matches for swearing at the referee
→(Swearing at the referee…)
9. I know this reporter’s background well and he is 100% honest
Bộ đề 1

4. Đề số 27
Bộ đề 1
→This reporter…
10. If there is any emergency, ring this number
→In …
Câu 8. Translate into English
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2.
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3.
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