Review for the first semester examination

es to make progress in the fight against cancer.
A. speed 	B. expectation 	C. improvement 	D. treatment
An economic _ is a time when there is very little economic activity,which causes a lot of unemployment and poverty
A. improvement 	B. depression 	C. development 	D. mission
A _______ is a spacecraft that is designed to travel into space and back to earth several times.
A. a. plane 	B. corporation 	C. telecommunication 	D. shuttle
 Someone who is _______ is hopeful about the future or the success of something in particular.
	A. powerful 	B. optimistic 	C. stagnant 	D. pessimistic
MISTAKE CORRECTION
My uncle lived (A) in Hanoi since (B) 1990 to 1998, but he is now living (C) in (D) Hue.
My shoes need (A) mend (B) so (C) I take them (D) to a shoes-maker.
They (A) who arrive early(B) will get(C) the best selection of(D)seats.
World temperatures could increased two degrees centigrade by the year 2040.
What would happen if the temperature is warmer?
I know Mary has two brothers , but I don't know whom is the elder.
His house were designed by the famous architect, David Brown.
It would be hard to name areas which computers are not being used.
It’s three years since they last have said goodbye to each other.
California, the population of which is more than 23 million, is the more populous state in the US.
If tomorrow the weather will be bad, the match will be postponed.
I haven’t smoked since a long time
Your bicycle is different than mine.
Did you hear from your cousins and friends recently?
This is the city which I was born
We have seen this film last year.
We will have a picnic if it rains.
They are the people who cars were stolen.
If you lived in Hollywood, you will meet famous film stars everyday.
That is the man who he works in the same factory with me.
This tree is planted by my grandfather many years ago.
“The old man and the sea” is the good book I have ever read.
The oil price is believing to be rising again. 
While the Brows were away on holiday, their house was broke into.
Why don’t you congratulate our son about passing his final exam?
Scientists sent a expedition to Mars during the 1990s.
Mr. Carlos, along by his cousins from Mexico City, is planning to attend the festivities. 
If Al had come sooner, he could has eaten dinner with the whole family. 
If my father hasn't encouraged me to take the exam, I wouldn't have done it. 
If you give me more time and I will successfully finish this project. 
Some of the pictures he painted them were sold for millions of dollars. 
Liquids take the shape of any container which in they are placed.
Two out of three people striking by lightning survive.
Some of the houses had been wrecked by the storm belonged to the poor villagers.
All planes will be checking before departure.
I had ran before you called me. 
I had hidden your wallet before you find it yesterday. 
Mary had dug before you plant trees yesterday afternoon. 
I had have wonderful love before you appeared in my life. 
I had burnt my body before they say good bye to me. 
When we came to the stadium, the match has already begun. 
She said that she had already see Derrick. 
They told me they hadn't ate such kind of food before. 
Lan said to me that she has met her boyfriend. 
Mrs. Amenuelle told to Alice to give her a hand. 
John said the taxi driver to turn left at the first traffic lights. 
Johnson Nancy Lee asked me if would I like to have dinner with her. 
Hoa asked Lan whether did she like sports or not. 
Ba told to Tuấn if he could ride his bicycle to school. 
Phong asked Peter whether he enjoys reading books or not. 
Mary promised her boy friend that she would expect to see him next Wednesday. 
He asked Lan how many people there are in her family. 
Minh’s friends asked him how long would he stay in Paris. 
Most of them were build in the nineteenth century and some are very grand. 
In many universities, English taught to students althoughName=7; HotwordStyle=None; it is not the native language. 
Two prisoners were hang this morning by Taliban. 
Daisy's ring is make of gold. 
The literal work “Hamlet” was wrote by William Shakespeare. 
Chinese is studying by Henry every night. 
A new road is building across this field next six months. 
This building will have finished by the end of 2040. 
REVIEW FOR THE FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION
Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest.
A. remembers 	B. cooks	C. walls 	D. pyramids
A. miles 	B. words 	C. accidents 	D. names
A. sports 	B. plays 	C. chores 	D. minds
A. nations	B. speakers	C. languages	D. minds
A. proofs	B. looks	C. lends	D. stops
A. dates	B. bags	C. photographs	D. speaks
A. parents	B. brothers	C. weekends	D. feelings
A. chores	B. dishes	C. houses	D. coaches
A. works	B. shops	C. shifts	D. plays
A. coughs	B. sings	C. stops	D. sleeps
A. wishes	B. practices	C. introduces	D. leaves
A. manages	B. laughs	C. photographs 	D. makes
A. dishes	B. oranges	C. experiences	D. chores
A. fills	B. adds	C. stirs	D. lets
A. wants	B. books	C. stops	D. sends
A. wanted 	B. parked 	C. stopped 	D. watched
A. laughed	B. passed 	C. suggested 	D. placed
A. believed 	B. prepared 	C. involved 	D. liked
A. lifted	B. lasted 	C. happened 	D. decided
A. collected 	B. changed 	C. formed 	D. viewed
A. walked 	B. entertained 	C. reached 	D. looked
A. watched 	B. stopped 	C. pushed 	D. improved
A. admired	B. looked 	C. missed 	D. hoped
A. proved	B. changed	C. pointed	D. played
A. helped	B. laughed	C. cooked	D. intended
A. smoked 	B. followed 	C. titled 	D. implied
A. coughed 	B. phoned 	C. booked 	D. stopped
A. talked 	B. looked 	C. naked 	D. worked
A. developed 	B. ignored 	C. laughed 	D. washed
A. phoned 	B. stated 	C. mended 	D. old-aged
Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest.
a. hospital 	b. mischievous 	c. supportive 	d. special
a. family 	b. whenever 	c. obedient 	d. solution
a. biologist 	b. generally 	c. responsible 	d. security
a. confident 	b. important 	c. together 	d. exciting
a. possible. 	b. university 	c. secondary 	d. suitable
a. partnership 	b. romantic 	c. actually 	d. attitude
a. believe 	b. marriage 	c. response 	d. maintain
a. summary 	b. different 	c. physical 	d. decision
a. attractiveness 	b. traditional 	c. generation 	d. American
a. certain 	b. couple 	c. decide 	d. equal
a. attract 	b. person 	c. signal 	d. instance
a. verbal 	b. suppose 	c. even 	d. either
a. example 	b. consider 	c. several 	d. attention
a. situation	b. appropriate 	c. informality 	 	d. entertainment
a. across 	b. simply 	c. common 	d. brother
a. university 	b. application 	c. technology 	d. entertainment
a. mathematics 	b. engineering 	c. scientific 	d. laboratory
a. certificate 	b. necessary 	c. economy 	d. geography
a. interviewer 	b. preparation 	c. economics 	d. education
a. considerable 	b. information 	c. librarian 	d. technician
a. veterinary 	b. consequently 	c. application 	d. difficulty
a. maximum 	b. decision 	c. requirement 	d. admission
a. institution 	b. university	c. preferential 	d. indicative
a. available 	b. majority 	c. tutorial 	d. differently
.a. graduation 	 	b. understanding 	 	c. international 	d. accommodation
a. different 	b. terrorist 	c. contrary 	d. domestic
a. future 	b. burden 	c. device 	d. certain
a. development 	b. security 	c. pessimistic 	d. particular
a. threaten 	b. appear 	c. modern 	d. instance
a. experience 	b. technology 	c. environment 	d. optimistic
READING
Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase. 
Here are tips that help succeed in your job interview: 
	Always arrive early. If you do not know (1) ………the organization is 	located, call for exact directions (2) ………advance. Leave some extra 	time for any traffic, parking, or (3) …………events. If you are running late, call right away and let someone know. The best time to arrive is approximately 5 - 10 minutes early. Give (4) ………the time to read your resume one more time, to catch your breath, and to be ready for the interview. Once you are at the office, treat everyone you encounter with respect. 
Be (5) ……..to everyone as soon as you walk in the door. 
Wear a professional business suit. This point should be emphasized enough. First (6) ……….are extremely important in the interview process. Women should ( 7)………..wearing too much jewelry or make up. Men should avoid flashy suits or wearing too much perfume. It is (8 ) ..…. important that you feel comfortable . While a suit is the standard interview attire in a business environment, if you think it is (9) ……informal environment, call before and ask. Regardless, you can never be overdressed (10)……..you are wearing a tailored suit. 
1. a. why	 b. when 	 c. where 	d. that 
2. a. with	 b. in 	 c. on 	d. for
3. a. expected 	 b. unexpected 	 c. unexpectedly 	 d.expectedly 
4. a. you 	 	 b. your 	 c. yours 	 	d. yourself
5. a. pleasant	 b. happy 	 c. disappointed 	d. excited
6. a, attentions	 b. attendances 	 c. impressions 	d. pressures
7. a. avoid	 b. suggest 	 c. enjoy 	 	d. mind
8. a. too	 b. also 	 c. either 	 d. so
9. a. a	 b. an 	 c. the 	 	d. no article
10. a. as if	 b. why 	 c. unless 	 d. if 
Read the two passages carefully and choose the correct answer. 
There is no age requirement for admission to Cambridge University,
although the vast majority of undergraduates are 18 years or older when they come into residence. All applicants will need to demonstrate that they have the maturity and personal skills to cope with university level study. A student who will be over 21 on commencing a course is classified as a mature student. 
In previous years, the University has had minimum entrance requirements for all applicants, known as matriculation requirements. These included the need for a qualification in English, a language other than English, and a mathematical or scientific subject. These requirements will be abolished from 2009 en