Full name: ...............................................

ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEST

Class: ...................................................... Time: 45 minutes
I. LISTENING
1. Listen to the announcement. Fill each of the gaps with the ONE word and/or a number.
You will listen TWICE.

 
Source of noise Organization Phone number

Commercial activities local council 1. ________

Transportation activities 2. ________ control 131454
Public events national entertainment 3. ________
Military vessels navy department 4. ________
Residential areas 5. ________ police 133666

2. Listen to a conversation between Andrew and George. Fill each of the blanks with no
more than THREE words and/or a number.

 
Close encounters, defined as events when someone witnesses an (1)___________________,
can be classified into (2)___________________ kinds. The first three kinds were introduced by
Allen Hynek, an astronomer and UFO researcher. Any sightings of a UFO with some details
within a distance of less than (3)___________________ are classified as the first kind. If some
(4) ___________________ is involved, it’s considered the second kind. The third kind involves
the presence of an (5) ___________________ like robots or humans.
II. READING
1. Read the passage about Miguel. Decide if the statements are true (T) or false (F). Circle
T or F.

 
Miguel moved to the United States from Brazil three years ago. He lives with his mother and his
sister in a small house that they rent in Minneapolis. His father, Alfredo, stays behind in Brazil
because he owns a small business. He'll rejoin the family sometime next year.
Miguel's family had to wait almost ten years to immigrate to the United States. They applied for a
visa when Miguel was two years old. They didn't realize it would take so long to obtain permission
to enter the United States. They're happy about their new lives, but they get homesick from time
to time, and they miss Alfredo.
Miguel is gradually adjusting to his new life in Minneapolis. He still struggles a little with his
English, but his new American friends are helping him learn about the language and the culture.
He's in his second year in high school, which means he's a sophomore. He has two more years
to go before he graduates. His grades are good and he's very active in sports. He plays
American-style football in the fall and soccer in the spring.
1. Miguel is in USA now with his mother and sister. T
2. Miguel’s dad is a businessman. T
3. Miguel’s family had their visa right after application. T
4. Miguel has no difficulty learning English. T
5. Miguel will graduate in a couple of years. T
2. Read the following passage and decide if the statements are true (T) or false (F). Circle T
or F.
 
Astronomers and other scientists constantly research and explore space. One of the most
intriguing questions they hope to answer one day is whether life exists on other planets. Despite
a lot of research in outer space, scientists have not yet been able to find evidence of life forms on
any other planet other than Earth.
Earth is very hospitable, which makes living here easy. Earth has water, which living creatures
need to survive. Earth also has an atmosphere that is neither too hot, nor too cold. Its distance
from the sun provides Earth's inhabitants with the proper amount of warmth, sunlight and energy.
Although there may be other planets that have some of Earth's hospitable features, so far
scientists have not found any with all of the features they believe necessary to sustain life. Earth
remains one of a kind!

1. Scientists haven’t done much research to find life forms on other planets. T  F
2. Earth’s temperate atmosphere makes it accommodative to life forms.  T  F
3. Earth’s distance from the Sun allows it to receive just enough heat. T  F
4. No other planets have any of Earth’s life-sustaining feature.  T  F
5. Earth is still the only planet with all necessary conditions for life.  T  F
III. WRITING
1. Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Use the word in
brackets. You may need to change the word.

 
Here is an example.
0. The bookshop is opposite the library.
    _________________________ a bookshop opposite the library. (THERE)
Answer: There is
1. The English speaking countries exhibition finishes at 8p.m. (END)
_________________________________________________________
2. How long is the presentation? (LAST)
_________________________________________________________
3. The photo session takes place in the library. (HOST)
_________________________________________________________
4. What time does the HN302 leave? (DEPARTURE)
_________________________________________________________
5. A kilt is the traditional garment for Scottish men.(TRADITIONALLY)
_________________________________________________________
2. Your school is holding a writing competition about English speaking countries. Now
write a paragraph (80-100 words) to describe one country you like best.

 
You should mention:
- The name of the country
- Its special features
- The reasons why you like it best
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
IV. SPEAKING
1. Now I’m going to ask you FOUR questions about natural disasters. Are you ready?

 
1. Have you ever seen a natural disaster?
2. What can floods cause?
3. Have you ever heard about a natural disaster?
4. What should a person do when there is an earthquake?
2. Each of you will now receive a card. On the card there is a picture and clues for five
questions. You should use the words to make questions and ask your friend. Your friend
will answer the questions based on the picture he/she has.

   
CARD A
Use the words given below to make questions. Ask your friend about his/her picture and listen to
the answers.
1. Who/see/picture?
2. Where/they?
3. What/they/do?
4. How/they/look?
5. What/happen?
Now, your friend will ask you questions about your picture. Answer his/her questions.

CARD B
Use the words given below to make questions. Ask your friend about his/her picture and listen to
the answers.
1. Who/see/picture?
2. Where/they?
3. What/they/do?
4. How/they/look?
5. What/happen?
Now, your friend will ask you questions about your picture. Answer his/her questions.

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Đáp án
I. LISTENING
1. Listen to the announcement. Fill each of the gaps with the ONE word and/or a number.
You will listen TWICE.
 
Key:
1. 130243
2. traffic
3. 123955
4. 132749
5. assistance
Hello. This is Teing Anh 8. Unit 7. Listening Test.//
Task 1. Listen to the announcement. Fill each of the gaps with the ONE word and/or a
number. You will listen TWICE.//
Now, listen and fill the gaps.//
Audio script:
When noise pollution causes disturbance or harm to the environment, you should inform the
authority. In order to deal with this problem in the most effective way, it is vital that you know
which organization to make contact. If the noise is from commercial or industrial activities, such
as from factory machines or ventilation systems, you should contact the local council at 130243.
If the noise comes from constant transportation activities such as motor vehicles, you should
contact the traffic control line at 131454. If the noise is from public sport or entertainment events,
you should contact the national entertainment line at 123955. If the noise is from military vessels
and passenger ships, you should contact the navy department line at 132749. For noise from
residential areas such as barking dogs, loud music or air conditioner, you should contact the
police assistance line at 133666.
(Dừng)
Now listen again. (phát lại bài nghe)
(Dừng)
2. Listen to a conversation between Andrew and George. Fill each of the blanks with no
more than THREE words and/or a number.
(1) unidentified flying object
(2) seven (7)
(3) 500 (five hundred) feet
(4) physical effect
(5) animated creature
TASK 2. Listen to a conversation between Andrew and George. Fill each of the blanks with
no more than THREE words and/or a number.//
You will listen TWICE.//
Now listen and fill the gaps. //
Andrew: What is your favorite space movie, George?
George:  It must be “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” by Steven Spielberg.
Andrew: When did it come out?
George: 1977. It’s about a Roy Neary, an ordinary worker in Indiana. His life changed completely
after an encounter with a UFO.
Andrew: A close encounter is when a person witnesses an unidentified flying object, isn’t
it? What is, the third kind?
George: Oh yes. The term “close encounter” and the system of classification was started by an
astronomer and UFO researcher Allen Hynek. According to his classification, close encounters of
first kind are when there is visual sighting of a UFO less than 500 feet away with considerable
details.  Close encounters of second kind should be accompanied with some physical effect, such
as animals reacting, vehicles malfunctioning, or impressions on the ground.
Andrew: What about the third kind? Is it when the UFO is even closer?
George: Those are encounters when an animated creature is present, like robots or humans or
humanoids who seem to be passengers or pilots of the UFO.
Andrew: Are there other kinds of encounters?
George: Yes, other subtypes of encounters were added later. Now there are seven kinds of
encounter.
(Dừng)
Now listen again. (phát lại bài nghe)
(Dừng)
II. READING
1. Read the passage about Miguel. Decide if the statements are true (T) or false (F). Circle
T or F.
1. T 2. T 3. F 4. F 5. T
2. Read the following passage and decide if the statements are true (T) or false (F). Circle T
or F.
1. F 2. T 3. T 4. F 5. T
III. WRITING
1. Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Use the word in
brackets. You may need to change the word.
1.  The English speaking countries exhibition ends at 8p.m.
2.  How long does the presentation last?
3.  The library hosts the photo session.
4.  What is the departure time of the HN302?
5.  Traditionally, Scottish men wear kilts.
2. Your school is holding a writing competition about English speaking countries. Now
write a paragraph (80-100 words) to describe one country you like best.
I like Australia best among the English speaking countries. Australia is the smallest continent in
the world. It is also the 6th largest country in the world. There are over 20 million people living in
Australia. Australia is divided into six states and two territories. The capital city is Canberra, which
is in the Australian Capital Territory. I have always wanted to visit Australia so that I can see the
Sydney Opera house with my own eyes and touch the kangaroos with my own hands. Australia is
the destination of my dream.
IV. SPEAKING