THE 1ST WRITTEN 45-MINUTE ENGLISH TEST
ENGLISH 6
Full name:
Class:
PHONETICS
A. Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined. (1.5pts)
A. cook B. clean C. celebrate D. candy
A. funny B. lunch C. sun D. computer
A. writes B. makes C. takes D. drives
A. nice B. fine C. big D. light
B. Odd one out
A. island B. building C. bay D. mountain
A. larger B. fast C. noisy D. cheap
VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR
Choose the best answer: (1.5pts)
1. I am ………………………than my brother.
A. tall B the tallest C. taller D. more tall
2. Children often receive ………………………….. in red envelopes at Tet.
A. lucky money B. new clothes C. flowers D. cakes
3. Big cities are often very………………………., but Da Nang is quiet.
A. noisy B. happy C. boring D. expensive
4. When it is cold, the students ………………………warm clothes.
A. wears B. wearing C. is wearing D. wear
5. My parents always say that I ……………………… eat lots of sweets.
A. should B. mayn’t C. shouldn’t D. do
6. Reading a book is more interesting than watching TV.
A. Watching TV is more boring than reading a book.
B. Watching TV is more interesting than reading a book
C. Reading a book is more boring than watching TV.
D. Watching TV is the more boring than reading a book.
Fill the blanks with the correct form of the verbs (1.5pt)
1. Mrs. Mai usually………………………….(finish) her work at 5 p.m.
2. Where ………………………….(be) your children?
They……………………….(watch) TV in the sitting room.
In England, the sun ……………………………………….(not shine) every day.
There………………..(be) a lamp, a computer and some books on my desk.
You must ……………..(wash) your hands before meals.
Read the definition and write the words: (1.5pt)
1. This person gives a lot of attention to what he/she is doing so that he/she does not have an accident, make a mistake, or damage something. ______________
2. This person has unusual ideas. ______________
3. This person is always doing a lot of homework. ___________
4. This person is not angry if he/she has to wait. _____________
5. This person likes sports and doing sports. ____________
6. This person likes talking very much. __________

READING
Read the passage and choose the best answer for each question: (2pts)
Viet Nam’s New Year is celebrated according to the Lunar calendar. It is officially known as Tet Nguyen Dan, or Tet. It begins at the end of January or early February. The exact date changes from year to year. Vietnamese people usually make preparations for the holiday several weeks beforehand. They tidy their houses, cook special food, clean and make offering on the family altars. On the New Year’s Eve, people sit up to midnight to see the New Year in, and then they put on new clothes and give one another the greeting of the season. Tet lasts ten days. The first three days are the most important. Vietnamese people believe that how people act during those days will influence the whole year. As a result, they make every effort to avoid arguments and smile as much as possible.
1. When does Tet begin?
A. At the end of January or early February B. Early January or at the end of February
C. In early February D. At the end of February
2. What do Vietnamese people usually do to prepare for Tet?
A. Tidy the houses and cook special food B. Buy fireworks
C. Clean and make offering on the family altars D. A and C are correct
3. How long does Tet last?
A. Three days B.A week C. Ten days D. Many days
4. Why are the first three days the most important?
A. Because they make every effort to avoid arguments and smile as much as possible.
B. Because they put on new clothes on these days
C. Because Vietnamese people believe that how people act during those days will influence the whole
year.
D. Because they give one another the greeting of the season