At 6 o’clock I get up and have breakfast with my family. School starts at 7 o’clock
and I’m never late for school. My dad (11) ....................... me to school because it isn’t near
my house. We have English in the morning on Mondays and Wednesdays. That’s my
favourite subject. Lunch break is at 11:30 a.m. I often bring a (12) ......................... from
home. Sometimes my mum is busy, so I buy lunch from the school canteen. School finishes
at 4 p.m. I go home, do my (13).........................., and then tidy my room. At 7 p.m., I go to
school again. It’s a music school. I (14) ............................. violin lessons every evening.
The lessons are great and my teacher, Mrs. Wright, is very friendly and helpful. When I
come back home, I’m usually very tired. My day (15) .................................... at 10 at night.
Part 2: Read a passage and choose A, B, C or D for each of the following gaps.
(1.25pts)
York is a small ancient city in the north of England. It is located on the river Ouse.
The city has many historic attractions such as York Minster – a very large cathedral, Castle
Museum, York Art Gallery and many churches.
The old small streets in the centre of York are very small and attractive. These
streets are only for walking. But it is very convenient to go to other cities from York by
train. York is a very clean city. The air is fresh and the climate is so fantastic in summer
months. It is an ideal place for visitors to come.
16. What is the passage about?
A. York City B. The history of York
C. The attractions of York D. The attractions of York Minster
17. Where is York City?
A. Near the river Ouse B. In the North of England
C. Near Lead City D. Near York Minster
18. York Minter is ......................... .
A. a castle B. an art gallery
C. a very large cathedral D. a school
19. Why do people walk in the centre of York?
A. Because the streets are very attractive.
B. Because the city does not allow.
C. Because the city does not noisy.
D. Because the streets are very small.
20. How can people get to other cities?
A. By walking B. By air plane
C. By bike D. By train
III. LANGUAGE: (2.5 pts)
Part 1: Circle the best answer (A, B, C or D) to complete the sentences. (2.0pts)
21. Find the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently.
A. awesome B. wardrobe C. small D. garden
22. Choose the letter A,B,C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined in each of the following question.
My house isn't an ordinary home because my house is a canal boat!
A. long B. quiet C. short D. unusual
23. What is your nationality? I am …………………..
A. Vietnam B. Vietnamese C. England D. Australia
24. I'd like ………………….. bananas, please!
A. any B. some C. an D. a
