Đề tham khảo môn Tiếng Anh B1 - Phần: Reading writing

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READING 
(40 minutes) 
Part 1. Questions 1-5. Which notice (I-VIII) says this (1-5)? For questions 1-5, mark the 
correct letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet. 
Example: 
0. We can answer your questions. 
A. V B. III C. VI D. IV 
I 
V 
II 
VI 
III 
VII 
IV 
VIII 
1. You can't drive this way. 
A. IV B. II C. I D. VI 
2. Children do not have to pay. 
A. V B. I C. VIII D. III 
3. You can shop here six days a week. 
A. VII B. V C. III D. IV 
4. Be careful when you stand up. 
A. IV B. I C. III D. VIII 
5. We work quickly. 
A. V B. I C. VI D. II 
Part 2. Questions 6-10. Read the sentences about cooking a meal. Choose the best word (A, B 
or C) for each space. For questions 6-10, mark A, B or C on your answer sheet. 
Example: 
0. Nina  up early that morning because it was her birthday. 
A. stood B. came C. woke 
6. Nina was very  because she got lots of presents. 
A. interesting B. lovely C. happy 
7. She  some friends to her house for a party. 
A. decided B. agreed C. invited 
Adults £2.50 
Under 12s FREE INFORMATION 
Shoes repaired while you 
wait 
Police Notice 
Road Closed 
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(except Mondays) 
Open 24 hours a day 
WAITING ROOM 
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8. Her mother made a big chocolate  with 'Happy Birthday' on the top. 
A. meal B. cake C. dish 
9. Nina and her friends had a great time, singing and dancing and  to their favourite 
music. 
A. listening B. hearing C. looking 
10. When they had to go, everybody  Nina and her mother for the party. 
A. said B. thanked C. told 
Part 3. Questions 11-15. Complete the five conversations. For questions 11-15, mark A, B or 
C on your answer sheet. 
Example: 
11. It's time for lunch. 
A. Oh good! B. One hour. C. Half past twelve. 
12. Would you like a drink? 
A. I don't like coffee. B. I prefer tea. C. Coffee, please. 
13. How much was your new shirt? 
A. It's a red shirt. B. It was very cheap. C. It was in a shop. 
14. I'm very sorry. 
A. I'm afraid so. B. I think so. C. That's all right. 
15. Do you speak English? 
A. No, I'm not. B. Only a little. C. Yes, very much. 
Questions 16-20. Complete the conversation. What does the woman say to the car mechanic? 
For questions 16-20, mark A, B or C on your answer sheet. 
Example: 
Mechanic: Good morning, Madam. What's the problem? 
Woman:  
A. I'm not sure. The brakes aren't working very well. 
B. I'm afraid I need it today. How about the weekend? 
C. Oh. Could you do it on Monday? 
Mechanic: What do you mean? 
Woman: (16).  
Mechanic: I see. We can probably repair that easily. Can you leave the car now? 
Woman: (17).  
Mechanic: I'm sorry. We're completely full on Saturday. 
Woman: (18).  
Mechanic: Yes, all right. Could you come in the morning? 
Woman: (19).  
Mechanic: OK 
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Woman: (20).  
Mechanic: I'm not sure, but probably about £30. 
Woman: That's fine. I'll see you on Monday. 
16. A. When I brake, the car goes to the left. 
B. I'd prefer the afternoon. 
C. I work on Mondays. 
17. A. I'm not sure. The brakes aren't working very well. 
B. I work on Mondays. 
C. I'm afraid I need it today. How about the weekend? 
18. A. The engine is hard to start in the morning. 
B. Oh. Could you do it on Monday? 
C. I'm afraid I need it today. How about the weekend? 
19. A. I'm not sure. The brakes aren't working very well. 
B. Oh! One other thing, how much will it cost? 
C. I'd prefer the afternoon. 
20. A. Oh! One other thing, how much will it cost? 
B. I'm not sure. The brakes aren't working very well. 
C. I work on Mondays. 
Part 4. Questions 21-27 
Read the information about three books and then answer the questions. 
For questions 21-27, mark A, B or C on your answer sheet. 
NEW BOOKS THIS MONTH 
The Long Night 
This is David Reilly's 
first book. David became 
a writer after teaching 
English for several years. 
Maha is a nurse in 
northern Australia, where 
she works in a small 
hospital. One day a baby 
is so ill that Maha has to 
drive all night to get her 
to the nearest big city. 
They have a lot of 
problems getting there 
and ... 
Hard Work 
This exciting story is 
Joanna Jones's twentieth. 
Hard Work is about 
Sombat, who works with 
his father, a carpenter, in 
Thailand. They work 
long, hard hours making 
tables and chairs, but 
they do not have any 
money. Then one day a 
man dressed all in black 
buys the most beautiful 
table in the shop ... 
Hospital or Cinema? 
Marcie Jacome, who 
studies English in 
London, wrote this story 
earlier this year. Tina is a 
young Brazilian woman 
whose dream is to 
become a doctor. She 
goes to London to study 
English and medicine but 
one day she meets a man 
who asks her to go to the 
USA with him to become 
a film star ... What will 
Tina do? 
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Example: 
0. Which book is about somebody who works with doctors? 
A. Hard Work 
B. Hospital or Cinema 
C. The Long Night 
21. Which book is by somebody who has written a lot of books? 
A. The Long Night B. Hard Work C. Hospital or Cinema 
22. Which book is about somebody who is very poor? 
A. The Long Night B. Hard Work C. Hospital or Cinema 
23. Which book is about somebody who would like to work in a hospital? 
A. The Long Night B. Hard Work C. Hospital or Cinema 
24. Which book is by somebody who worked in a school? 
A. The Long Night B. Hard Work C. Hospital or Cinema 
25. Which book is about a difficult journey? 
A. The Long Night B. Hard Work C. Hospital or Cinema 
26. Which book is about a man and his son? 
A. The Long Night B. Hard Work C. Hospital or Cinema 
27. Which book is by a student? 
A. The Long Night B. Hard Work C. Hospital or Cinema 
Part 5. Questions 28-35. Read the information about Schnauzer dogs. Choose the best 
word (A, B or C) for each space. For questions 28-35, mark A, B or C on your answer sheet. 
Example: 
0. A. with B. in C. of 
Schnauzer Dogs 
There are three sizes (0)  Schnauzer dog. 
The two smaller sizes first (28)  to England over 50 years ago, but the 
Giant Schnauzer has not (29)  here very long. The name Giant is a good one 
because the dogs are 65 to 67.5 cm high. 
All the dogs (30)  long hair, which should be cut quite often. Most 
smaller Schnauzers (31)  grey in colour, (32)  the Giant Schnauzer is 
usually black. 
Schnauzers come from Germany, where farmers use the dogs to help (33) 
 with their sheep, and they are also used (34)  the police, because 
Schnauzer dogs are very intelligent. 
A Schnauzer makes (35)  nice family dog. It is friendly and very good 
with young children. 
28. A. came B. come C. comes 
29. A. being B. be C. been 
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30. A. has B. have C. had 
31. A. were B. is C. are 
32. A. or B. if C. but 
33. A. them B. him C. us 
34. A. from B. by C. to 
35. A. the B. a C. any 
WRITING 
(30 minutes) 
Part 6. Questions 36-40. Read the descriptions (36-40) of some words about holidays 
and travel. What is the word for each description? The first letter is already there. 
There is one space for each other letter in the word. For questions 36-40, write the 
words on the answer sheet. 
Example: 
0 You can take photos of your holiday with this. c _ _ _ _ _ 
36. You need this to travel to some foreign countries. p _ _ _ _ _ _ 
37. You need to buy this before you get on a plane. t _ _ _ _ _ 
38. This is where you go to get a plane. a _ _ _ _ _ _ 
39. You put your clothes in this when you travel. s _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 
40. This person likes visiting different places. t _ _ _ _ _ _ 
Part 7. Questions 41-50. Complete this letter. Write ONE word for each space (41-50). 
For questions 41-50, write your words on the answer sheet. 
28 Long Road 
Brighton 
22nd March 
Dear Pat, 
I arrived (example: here) three weeks ago. I'm studying at a language 
school (41)  Brighton. The students come (42)  many different 
countries and I (43)  made a lot of new friends. 
There (44)  classes for five hours every day. I like (45)  
teacher very much (46)  name is John and he helps me (47)  . I 
make a mistake. 
I want (48)  visit London next weekend because I (49)  going 
back to my country on Monday. Can I see you there? Please write to (50) 
 soon. 
With best wishes from 
Maria 
0 Answer: c a m e r a 
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Part 8. Questions 51-55. Read the notice and the note from Sheila. Complete Andy's 
notes. For questions 51-55, write the information on the answer sheet. 
Andy’s notes 
Film Club with Sheila 
Day: Tuesday 
Date: 51.  
Name of film: 52.  
Starting time: 53.  
Ticket price: 54. £ 
Meet Sheila in: 55.  
Part 9. Question 56. Read the note from your friend Richard. Write a postcard to tell 
him what he wants to know. 
Write 25-35 words. Write your postcard on the answer sheet. 
__________________________THE END_____________________________ 
It's great that you're coming to see 
me in England. Tell me when you are 
coming, how long you want to stay and 
what you want to do. 
Write soon! 
Richard 
02nd April 
Andy, 
Let's go to the Film Club next week. Can you get the 
tickets from the college office? Remember we pay the cheaper 
price. I must study at home for our exam on 08th April. Thanks! 
See you next Tuesday in the Coffee Bar at 7.45, before it 
starts! 
Sheila