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TRƯỜNG THCS MÃO ĐIỀN NĂM HỌC 2025 - 2026

(Ms Thảo) Môn: Tiếng Anh
Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút (Không kể thời gian phát đề)
BÀI THI TRẮC NGHIỆM (7đ)
Listen to this interview on a school radio station. Stephen, a professional chef, is
talking about his job. Choose the correct answer A, B, C or D.
Question 1. The best thing about his job is that
A. he tries new things all the time. B. he’s doing what he loves.
C. he never cooks at home. D. he creates new things
Question 2. The worst thing about his job is
A. working late at night. B. the long hours.
C. work overtime D. having to work at weekends.
Question 3. His most important rule is
A. kitchen hygiene. B. bathroom hygiene
C. hot food should be hot. D. service should be fast.
Question 4. What food does he most like eating?
A. Asian. B. Indian. C. French. D. Spanish
Question 5. To be a good chef, the most important thing is to be
A. patient. B. confident C. hardworking. C. imaginative.
Listen to Nuala talking to Sean about a recent travel experience. For questions 1-5, tick
A, B, C or D.
Question 6. Nuala’s flight was at
A. 7:00. B. 12:00. C. 12:30. D. 7:30.
Question 7. Nuala was too late to get
A. the metro to the city. B. the train to the city
C. a taxi to the airport. D. the bus to the airport.
Question 8. Nuala
A. went to a hotel. B. went back to her friend’s.
C. stayed in the city. D. stayed in her uncle’s
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Question 9. During that night, Nuala
A. watched TV. B. read magazines and newspapers.
C. got a bit of sleep. D. played the piano
Question 10. Nuala waited at the airport for
A. five hours. B. six hours. C. nine hours. D. four hours.
Choose the correct answer A, B, C, or D to complete a passage about the reasons why
some people find learning English difficult.
Some people find it really difficult to learn English, and here are some of the reasons. Firstly,
English has one of the biggest vocabularies (11) ____ all languages. Therefore, it is very
hard for English learners to remember all the words and phrases as well as use them
correctly in different contexts. Secondly, English grammar is complex. For example, there
are twelve basic tenses in English. This (12) _____ learners confused when they have to use
the tenses correctly in different sentences. Other grammatical points, such as prepositions,
reported speech, and the passive voice are not any less challenging. Thirdly, a lot of learners
find English pronunciation very (13) ___. Words which have the same combination of letters
may be (14) ___ differently. For instance, the ‘ou’ in ‘rough’ is not pronounced the same as
that in ‘through’. Another problem is sentence stress. Stress we put on different words may
lead to the difference in meaning. In general, English vocabulary, grammar, and
pronunciation may (15) _____ learning it not an easy task.
Question 11. A. of B. in C. on D. for
Question 12. A. gets B. gives C. makes D. allows
Question 13. A. confuse B. confused C. confusing D. confusion
Question 14. A. written B. pronounced C. said D. read
Question 15. A. make B. get C. let D. bring
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions from 16 to 20.
My life in the past was not very exciting. It was just a cycle of going to school then coming
back home. The same cycle went on until the summer two years ago. That summer my dad
took me to his village, and I had the most thrilling but the most frightening experience in my
life.
The village is a peaceful place by a river, with green fields around. We stayed for a week in
my grandparents’ house, with my aunt, uncle and my cousin Tam. I was eager to explore new
things in the countryside. Every day, Tam took me to ride a buffalo in the field. It was so
pleasant and exhilarating to sit on the buffalo, watching the scenery around, and listening to
birds singing. Tam sat before me on the buffalo, supervising it to wade through the river or
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the rice field. I experienced the happiest days in my life until the fourth day when an
accident happened. When Tam urged the animal to run faster, and faster, we felt overjoyed.
Then suddenly I loosed hold of Tam, and fell down. I felt hurt and terrified; but luckily I
wasn’t heavily injured. I still remember the terror until now. Anyway, it was indeed a “once
in a lifetime” kind of exciting experience for me.
Question 16. What was the writer’s life in the past like?
A. Exciting B. Boring C. Frightening D. Peaceful
Question 17. The writer was keen on ___________.
A. seeing a peaceful village B. staying in his grandparents’ house
C. exploring new things in the country D. watching the scenery around
Question 18. The underlined word it in the passage refers to ___________.
A. scenery B. buffalo C. river D. rice field
Question 19. The underlined word terror in the passage probably means ___________.
A. horror B. pleasure C. shyness D. boredom
Question 20. Which of the following is NOT TRUE, according to the passage?
A. The writer had the most frightening experience two years ago.
B. B There are green fields around the village.
C. Tam could supervise the buffalo very well.
D. The writer had heavy injury after the accident.
Choose the word, phrase, or sentence (A, B, C, or D) that best completes the blank in
each sentence or best answers the question.
Question 21. Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the
others?
A. family B. natural C. travel D. destination
Question 22. Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the
others?
A. holidays B. tickets C. tours D. models
Question 23. Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others?
A. music B. nation C. destroy D. visit
Question 24. Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others?
A. traveller B. authentic C. incurious D. correction
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Question 25. Trang asked me if ______________ any natural wonders in America.
A. I know B. you knew C. I knew D. you know
Question 26. Nick asked Ann if she ______________ on a tour of Hue that weekend.
A. is going B. was going C. will go D. should go
Question 27. You have to show the man the entrance ticket ________ you have just bought
outside the museum.
A. which B. who C. whose D what
Question 28. Lan: Which tour guide do you prefer?
Mi: I prefer the one ______________ has the American accent.
A. which B. who C. whose D what
Question 29. Phong: Who’s that man over there?
Tom: He’s the scientist _____ research on the history of English won the first prize last year.
A. which B. who C. whose D. what
Question 30. Whenever I visit a new place, I use ______________ to get directions.
A. trip itinerary B. guided tour C. package holiday D. Google Maps
Question 31. She ______________ Italian when she was living in Rome.
A. picked out B. picked on C. picked up D. picked off
Question 32. Woods and fields are typical features of the English ______________.
A. landscape B. attraction C. development D exploration
Question 33. I prefer to go to ______ places to enjoy tranquillity rather than to a noisy place.
A. central B. urban C. off the beaten track D. on the beaten track
Question 34. We will set off _____ so that when we arrive at the resort, it hasn’t been too
sunny.
A. at the crack of dawn B. from dawn to dust
C. at the dusk D. at the sun set

Question 35. What does the sign say?

A. No cut queue.

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 B. Please queue up.
C. Please enter here.
D. Go through motions.

Question 36. Ms. Hoa is a skillful ____________ who makes beautiful and unique dresses.
A. hairdresser B. mechanic C. tailor D. assembly worker
Question 37. A software engineer is a ____________ job. You may need to work through the
night occasionally.
A. repetitive B. demanding C. basic D. regular
Question 38. She had a successful ____________ in education and retired at the age of 58.
A. employment B. occupation C. work D. career
Question 39. James can do basic maths and use a cash register, so he can work as a
____________.
A. store cashier B. maths teacher C. garment worker D. software engineer
Circle the underlined part (A, B, C, or D) in each sentence that needs correction.
Question 40. We are developing a project which design lively learning spaces for teens at
the city library. A B C D
Question 41. Discuss and make a list of some problems in your neighbourhood and suggest
some solution. A B C
D
Question 42. A city is packed with tall buildings and there is little space for parks and
playing grounds. A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 43. Nick worked hard without distraction all morning to prepare for the exam.
A. interruption B. interference C. disturbance D. concentration
Question 44. Being a model is demanding. You must strictly maintain your physical
appearance and fitness.
A. difficult B. relaxing C. tough D. challenging
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
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Question 45. The biodiversity of the Amazon is amazing. It has a great variety of life forms.
A. number B. name C. control D. effect
Question 46. Everybody should share their part in the preservation of the natural
environment.
A. focus B. beauty C. use D. protection
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of
the following exchanges.
Question 47. Mark: Thanks a lot for showing us around. This is a wonderful town.
Tom: ______________
A. Yeah, why not? B. You're welcome. C. I'll try my best. D. How do you know?
Question 48. Kim: The part-time job at the library is interesting. Why don't you give it a go?
Lisa: ______________
A. I know. I’ll finish writing it. B. Your contribution is invaluable to me.
C. Yes, I must go now. D. Well, I’ll think about that.
Question 49. Put the sentences (a-d) in the correct order to make a logical text.
a. Just a simple sandwich. How about you?
b. That sounds great!
c. Hey Sarah, what’s for lunch today?
d. Same here! I made my favorites – peanut butter and pickles
A. a-c-b-d B. c-a-b-d C. c-a-d-b D. a-d-c-b
Question 50. Put the sentences (a-d) in the correct order to make a logical text.
a. “Hi Miranda, How are things?”
b. “My parents are very strict and set hard rules.”
c. “I really want to hear from you some advice.”
d. “Everything is great at school, except I'm having problems with my parents at home”.
A. a-c-d-b B. b -c -d-a C. a-d-b-c D. d-b-a-c

BÀI THI TỰ LUẬN: (3đ)

Thời gian làm bài: 30 phút (Không kể thời gian phát đề)

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Use the correct form of the word given to fill in each blank.
Question 1. My cousin is ________ in both English and Japanese. (FLUENCY)
Question 2. Do you know how many _______ of French there are? (VARIOUS)
Give the correct form/tense of the verb in brackets to complete the following sentences.
Question 3. She _____ (sing) a beautiful song on stage when the microphone stopped
working.
Question 4. My grandmother always (go) ______ to the market to buy food.
Question 5. I enjoy (look) _____ around vintage stores, searching for hidden gems and
unique items to add to my collection.
Read the following passage and answer the following questions.
Bangkok is the capital of Thailand. It is an exciting, crowded, modern city. The streets of
Bangkok are usually noisy and crowded with people. Visitors love the river markets, the
beautiful temples and architecture, and the nightlife. They also enjoy the food, the shopping,
and the friendly Thai people. Everyone seems to smile there.
Most of the year, Bangkok is hotter than any other capital city in Asia, but from December to
February, the weather is cooler and much more comfortable. Actually, it is an interesting city
to visit at any time of the year.
There is always plenty to do in Bangkok any time of the day or night from watching Thai
dancing or boxing to taking a boat trip on the river or trying some of the delicious and spicy
food. And if you get tired of the city and the traffic, there are beautiful beaches only two
hours away by bus.
Questions:
Question 6. Where is Bangkok?
………………………………………………………………………………..
Question 7. What is the weather like in Bangkok most of the year?
……………………………………………………………………………….
Question 8. Can visitors come to visit Bangkok all year round?
…………………………………………………………………………….
Question 9. How long does it take visitors from Bangkok to the beaches by bus?
………………………………………………………………………………
Rewrite the second sentence in the way that has the same meaning as the first one in
each of the following questions.
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Question 10. What about buying a new laptop for our son?
 My husband suggested………………………………………………………………
Question 11. If I were you, I would stop playing computer games.
 I advise …………………………………………………………………………….
Question 12. “Do you know who is the author of this dictionary?” Lien asked me.
 Lien asked me ……………………………………………………………………..
Combine two sentences into a new one using the given words in bracket. Do not change
the given words in any way.
Question 13. He was a decisive doctor. He was able to save the patient with his quick
decision. (such)
 ……………………………………………………………………………………………
Question 14. Airline pilots are well-paid, but their job is stressful. (Although)
 ……………………………………………………………………………………………
Question 15. The house has a beautiful garden; it is located near the beach. (which)
 ……………………………………………………………………………………………

THE END

PHÒNG GD $ ĐT THỊ XÃ THUẬN THÀNH ĐỀ THI THỬ VÀO THPT

TRƯỜNG THCS MÃO ĐIỀN NĂM HỌC 2025 - 2026
ĐÁP ÁN Môn: Tiếng Anh
Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút (Không kể thời gian phát đề)
BÀI THI TRẮC NGHIỆM (7đ)
Listen to this interview on a school radio station. Stephen, a professional chef, is talking
about his job. Choose the correct answer A, B, C or D.
Question 1. The best thing about his job is that
A. he tries new things all the time. B. he’s doing what he loves.
C. he never cooks at home. D. he creates new things
Question 2. The worst thing about his job is
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A. working late at night. B. the long hours.
C. work overtime D. having to work at weekends.
Question 3. His most important rule is
A. kitchen hygiene. B. bathroom hygiene
C. hot food should be hot. D. service should be fast.
Question 4. What food does he most like eating?
A. Asian. B. Indian. C. French. D. Spanish
Question 5. To be a good chef, the most important thing is to be
A. patient. B. confident C. hardworking. C. imaginative.
Listen to Nuala talking to Sean about a recent travel experience. For questions 1-5, tick
A, B, C or D.
Question 6. Nuala’s flight was at
A. 7:00. B. 12:00. C. 12:30. D. 7:30.
Question 7. Nuala was too late to get
A. the metro to the city. B. the train to the city
C. a taxi to the airport. D. the bus to the airport.
Question 8. Nuala
A. went to a hotel. B. went back to her friend’s.
C. stayed in the city. D. stayed in her uncle’s
Question 9. During that night, Nuala
A. watched TV. B. read magazines and newspapers.
C. got a bit of sleep. D. played the piano
Question 10. Nuala waited at the airport for
A. five hours. B. six hours. C. nine hours. D. four hours.
Choose the correct answer A, B, C, or D to complete a passage about the reasons why
some people find learning English difficult.
Some people find it really difficult to learn English, and here are some of the reasons. Firstly,
English has one of the biggest vocabularies (11) ____ all languages. Therefore, it is very
hard for English learners to remember all the words and phrases as well as use them
correctly in different contexts. Secondly, English grammar is complex. For example, there
are twelve basic tenses in English. This (12) _____ learners confused when they have to use

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the tenses correctly in different sentences. Other grammatical points, such as prepositions,
reported speech, and the passive voice are not any less challenging. Thirdly, a lot of learners
find English pronunciation very (13) ___. Words which have the same combination of letters
may be (14) ___ differently. For instance, the ‘ou’ in ‘rough’ is not pronounced the same as
that in ‘through’. Another problem is sentence stress. Stress we put on different words may
lead to the difference in meaning. In general, English vocabulary, grammar, and
pronunciation may (15) _____ learning it not an easy task.
Question 11. A. of B. in C. on D. for
Question 12. A. gets B. gives C. makes D. allows
Question 13. A. confuse B. confused C. confusing D. confusion
Question 14. A. written B. pronounced C. said D. read
Question 15. A. make B. get C. let D. bring
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions from 16 to 20.
My life in the past was not very exciting. It was just a cycle of going to school then coming
back home. The same cycle went on until the summer two years ago. That summer my dad
took me to his village, and I had the most thrilling but the most frightening experience in my
life.
The village is a peaceful place by a river, with green fields around. We stayed for a week in
my grandparents’ house, with my aunt, uncle and my cousin Tam. I was eager to explore new
things in the countryside. Every day, Tam took me to ride a buffalo in the field. It was so
pleasant and exhilarating to sit on the buffalo, watching the scenery around, and listening to
birds singing. Tam sat before me on the buffalo, supervising it to wade through the river or
the rice field. I experienced the happiest days in my life until the fourth day when an
accident happened. When Tam urged the animal to run faster, and faster, we felt overjoyed.
Then suddenly I loosed hold of Tam, and fell down. I felt hurt and terrified; but luckily I
wasn’t heavily injured. I still remember the terror until now. Anyway, it was indeed a “once
in a lifetime” kind of exciting experience for me.
Question16. What was the writer’s life in the past like?
A. Exciting B. Boring C. Frightening D. Peaceful
Question 17. The writer was keen on ___________.
A. seeing a peaceful village B. staying in his grandparents’ house
C. exploring new things in the country D. watching the scenery around
Question 18. The underlined word it in the passage refers to ___________.

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A. scenery B. buffalo C. river D. rice field
Question 19. The underlined word terror in the passage probably means ___________.
A. horror B. pleasure C. shyness D. boredom
Question 20. Which of the following is NOT TRUE, according to the passage?
A. The writer had the most frightening experience two years ago.
B. B There are green fields around the village.
C. Tam could supervise the buffalo very well.
D. The writer had heavy injury after the accident.
Choose the word, phrase, or sentence (A, B, C, or D) that best completes the blank in
each sentence or best answers the question.
Question 21. Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the
others?
A. family B. natural C. travel D. destination
Question 22. Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the
others?
A. holidays B. tickets C. tours D. models
Question 23. Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others?
A. music B. nation C. destroy D. visit
Question 24. Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others?
A. traveller B. authentic C. incurious D. correction
Question 25. Trang asked me if ______________ any natural wonders in America.
A. I know B. you knew C. I knew D. you know
Question 26. Nick asked Ann if she ______________ on a tour of Hue that weekend.
A. is going B. was going C. will go D. should go
Question 27. You have to show the man the entrance ticket ________ you have just bought
outside the museum.
A. which B. who C. whose D what
Question 28. Lan: Which tour guide do you prefer?
Mi: I prefer the one ______________ has the American accent.
A. which B. who C. whose D what
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Question 29. Phong: Who’s that man over there?
Tom: He’s the scientist _________ research on the history of English won the first prize
last year.
A. which B. who C. whose D. what
Question 30. Whenever I visit a new place, I use ______________ to get directions.
A. trip itinerary B. guided tour C. package holiday D. Google Maps
Question 31. She ______________ Italian when she was living in Rome.
A. picked out B. picked on C. picked up D. picked off
Question 32. Woods and fields are typical features of the English ______________.
A. landscape B. attraction C. development D exploration
Question 33. I prefer to go to ______ places to enjoy tranquillity rather than to a noisy place.
A. central B. urban C. off the beaten track D. on the beaten track
Question 34. We will set off _____ so that when we arrive at the resort, it hasn’t been too
sunny.
A. at the crack of dawn B. from dawn to dust
C. at the dusk D. at the sun set
Question 35. What does the sign say?
A. No cut queue.
B. Please queue up.
C. Please enter here.
D. Go through motions.

Question 36. Ms. Hoa is a skillful ____________ who makes beautiful and unique dresses.
A. hairdresser B. mechanic C. tailor D. assembly worker
Question 37. A software engineer is a ____________ job. You may need to work through the
night occasionally.
A. repetitive B. demanding C. basic D. regular
Question 38. She had a successful ____________ in education and retired at the age of 58.

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A. employment B. occupation C. work D. career
Question 39. James can do basic maths and use a cash register, so he can work as a
____________.
A. store cashier B. maths teacher C. garment worker D. software engineer
Circle the underlined part (A, B, C, or D) in each sentence that needs correction.
Question 40. We are developing a project which design lively learning spaces for teens at
the city library. A B C-> designs D
Question 41. Discuss and make a list of some problems in your neighbourhood and suggest
some solution. A B C
D-> solutions
Question 42. A city is packed with tall buildings and there is little space for parks and
playing grounds.
A-> The city B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 43. Nick worked hard without distraction all morning to prepare for the exam.
A. interruption B. interference C. disturbance D. concentration
Question 44. Being a model is demanding. You must strictly maintain your physical
appearance and fitness.
A. difficult B. relaxing C. tough D. challenging
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 45. The biodiversity of the Amazon is amazing. It has a great variety of life forms.
A. number B. name C. control D. effect
Question 46. Everybody should share their part in the preservation of the natural
environment.
A. focus B. beauty C. use D. protection
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of
the following exchanges.
Question 47. Mark: Thanks a lot for showing us around. This is a wonderful town.
Tom: ______________

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A. Yeah, why not? B. You're welcome. C. I'll try my best. D. How do you know?
Question 48. Kim: The part-time job at the library is interesting. Why don't you give it a go?
Lisa: ______________
A. I know. I’ll finish writing it. B. Your contribution is invaluable to me.
C. Yes, I must go now. D. Well, I’ll think about that.
Question 49. Put the sentences (a-d) in the correct order to make a logical text.
a. Just a simple sandwich. How about you?
b. That sounds great!
c. Hey Sarah, what’s for lunch today?
d. Same here! I made my favorites – peanut butter and pickles
A. a-c-b-d B. c-a-b-d C. c-a-d-b D. a-d-c-b
Question 50. Put the sentences (a-d) in the correct order to make a logical text.
a. Hi Miranda, How are things?
b. My parents are very strict and set hard rules.
c. I really want to hear from you some advice.
d. Everything is great at school, except I'm having problems with my parents at home.
A. a-c-d-b B. b -c -d-a C. a-d-b-c D. d-b-a-c

BÀI THI TỰ LUẬN: (3đ)

Thời gian làm bài: 30 phút (Không kể thời gian phát đề)
Use the correct form of the word given to fill in each blank.
Question 1. My cousin is ___ fluent _____ in both English and Japanese. (FLUENCY)
Question 2. Do you know how many ___ varieties ____ of French there are? (VARIOUS)
Give the correct form/tense of the verb in brackets to complete the following sentences.

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Question 3. She ___was singing ___ (sing) a beautiful song on stage when the microphone
stopped working.
Question 4. My grandmother always (go) __ goes____ to the market to buy food.
Question 5. I enjoy (look) __ looking ___ around vintage stores, searching for hidden gems
and unique items to add to my collection.
Read the following passage and answer the following questions.
Bangkok is the capital of Thailand. It is an exciting, crowded, modern city. The streets of
Bangkok are usually noisy and crowded with people. Visitors love the river markets, the
beautiful temples and architecture, and the nightlife. They also enjoy the food, the shopping,
and the friendly Thai people. Everyone seems to smile there.
Most of the year, Bangkok is hotter than any other capital city in Asia, but from December to
February, the weather is cooler and much more comfortable. Actually, it is an interesting city
to visit at any time of the year.
There is always plenty to do in Bangkok any time of the day or night from watching Thai
dancing or boxing to taking a boat trip on the river or trying some of the delicious and spicy
food. And if you get tired of the city and the traffic, there are beautiful beaches only two
hours away by bus.
Questions:
Question 6. Where is Bangkok?
-> It is in Thailand.
Question 7. What is the weather like in Bangkok most of the year?
-> It is hot most of the year.
Question 8. Can visitors come to visit Bangkok all year round?
-> Yes, they can.
Question 9. How long does it take visitors from Bangkok to the beaches by bus?
-> It takes them two hours.
Rewrite the second sentence in the way that has the same meaning as the first one in
each of the following questions.
Question 10. What about buying a new laptop for our son?
 My husband suggested buying a new laptop for our son.
 My husband suggested we should buy a new laptop for our son.
Question 11. If I were you, I would stop playing computer games.
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 I advise you (should) stop playing computer games. (Câu 2 bài XIV Unit 11VBT)
Question 12. “Do you know who is the author of this dictionary?” Lien asked me.
 Lien asked me if I knew who the author of that dictionary was.
Combine two sentences into a new one using the given words in bracket. Do not change
the given words in any way.
Question 13. He was a decisive doctor. He was able to save the patient with his quick
decision. (such)
 He was such a decisive doctor that he was able to save the patient with his quick decision.
Question 14. Airline pilots are well-paid, but their job is stressful. (Although)
 Although airline pilots are well-paid, their job is stressful. (Câu 2 bài 5 Unit 12 SBT
Question 15. The house has a beautiful garden; it is located near the beach. (which)
The house which is located near the beach has a beautiful garden.
THE END

Tapescript
Bài I
I = Interviewer S = Stephen
I: Have you always wanted to be a chef?
S: Well, my father wanted me to become a lawyer... but I never wanted that... and I never
dreamt of being a football player like most boys at that age ... I remember though I always
helped my mother in the kitchen ... So, I suppose so ...
I: What’s the best thing about your job?
S: That it is my hobby, too ... though I rarely cook at home ... unless I want to try something
new ...
I: Really?
S: Well ... I mean ... I often work long hours or late at night... not to mention weekends ...
which is much worse ...
I: Do you have any rules?
S: Yes, three .. . hot food should be hot... service should be fast ... but nothing is more
important than kitchen hygiene ...
I: Which is your favourite cuisine?
S: A difficult question ... I love spicy food ... I can never have enough of Indian food ... but
Asian cuisine is interesting ... always colourful ... and preparing complicated French dishes
makes me really proud ...
I: I like cooking. Would I make a good chef?
S: If you have lots of imagination and patience ... and most important... if you’re not afraid
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of hard work ... then ... yes ...
I: Thank you very much. It’s been a wonderful interview.

Bài II
S: Hi, Nuala ... how was Madrid?
N: Great! It’s a very beautiful city! But my trip was quite adventurous! Especially the end!
S: Really? What happened?
N: On Thursday, I checked the times of the airport bus, but I didn’t notice that they were
different at weekends ... and I was leaving on Sunday ...
S: Oh no!
N: I wanted to get the half past twelve bus to the airport... my flight was at seven o'clock in
the morning ... so I arrived at the bus stop at twelve o’clock ...
S: But you were too late ...
N: Exactly! ... the last bus was gone ... and I didn’t have money for a taxi and the metro
wasn’t running either...
S: What did you do?
N: I thought of going back to my friend’s, since I had no money for a hotel ... but I decided
to spend the night in a cafe ... in the city...
S: Oh dear!
N: I didn’t get any sleep, of course ... and they didn’t have a TV set, but thank goodness,
there were quite a lot of magazines and newspapers...
S: So, what time did you get to the airport?
N: Oh, I was there at five but you’ll never believe what happened! I was there for four hours!
We finally took off at 9!
S: Oh, no! You must be exhausted ...
N: You b e t...

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