ĐỀ 9 + 10

Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.
1. A. chemistry B. kitchen C. watch D. catch
2. A. moment B. slogan C. comb D. opposite
3. A. produce B. huge C. lunar D. cure
4. A. bomb B. debt C. describe D. doubt
5. A. teenage B. luggage C. image D. damage
Choose the best answer from the four options given (A, B, C, or D) to complete each sentence.
6. We feel very_________today.
A. happiness B. happy C. happily D. are happy
7. The government should do something to help_________.
A. the poors B. the poor ones C. poor D. the poor
8. When I looked round the door, the baby_________quietly.
A. is sleeping B. was sleeping C. slept D. were sleeping
9. Do you feel like_________to the cinema or would you rather_________TV at home?
A. going-watching B. going-watch C. go-watch D. go-watched
10. The policeman warned us_________there.
A. not to go B. to not go C. not to going D. not go
11. This food is the worst I_________tasted.
A. had never B. have ever C. did D. had
12. London_________an underground train system since the nineteeth century.
A. has B. had C. have had D. has had
13. I haven’t written any letters home since I _________here.
A. came B. come C. coming D. comes
14. It’s time we went. If we don’t leave now, we _________the last train.
A. miss B. will miss C. would miss D. missed
15. It is impossible for me _________in all this noise.
A. work B. to work C. working D. worked
16. They asked me a lot of questions, most of _________I couldn’t answer well.
A. whom B. whose C. which D. that
17. They explained _________him how they should operate the machine.
A. to B. with C. for D. about
18. We didn’t like the club _________the poor quality of his service.
A. so B. however C. because of D. because
19. I am angry because you didn’t tell me the truth. I don’t like_________.
A. being deceived B. to be deceive C. be deceived D. being deceiving
20. I have already finished all my work, so I don’t have _________tonight. I think I will read for a while.
A. study B. to study C. studying D. studied
Choose the underlined part (marked A, B, C or D) that needs correction.
21. In order to being a good salesclerk, you mustn’t be rude to the customers.
A B C D
22. According to the sign on the restaurant door, all dinners are requiring to wear shirts and shoes.
A B C D
23. My mother always made me to wash my hands before every meal.
A B C D
24. Although his leg was broken however, he managed to get out of the car.
A B C D
25. The information I got from the assistant was such confusing that I didn’t know what to do.
A B C
D
Read the following passage, then choose the correct answer to questions 26- 35.
The traffic light signal was invented by a railway signaling engineer. It was installed
(26)_________The House of Parliament in 1868. It (27)_________like any railway signal of the time, and
was operated by gas. (28)_________, it exploded and killed a policeman, and the accident
(29)_________further development until cars became common.
(30)_________traffic lights are an American invention. Red-green (31)_________were installed in
Cleveland in 1914. Three-color signals, (32)_________by hand from a tower in the (33)_________of the
street, were installed in New York in 1918. The (34)________lights of this type to (35)________in Britain
were in London, on the junction between St James’s street and Piccadilly in 1925.
26. A. outside B. out C. out of D. outdoors
27. A. resembled B. looked C. showed D. seemed
28. A. However B. Therefore C. Although D. Despite
29. A. forbade B. avoided C. discouraged D. disappointed
30. A. New B. Recent C. Modern D. Late
31. A. methods B. systems C. means D. ways
32. A. worked B. operated C. turned D. held
33. A. heart B. focus C. halfway D. middle
34. A. original B. primary C. first D. early
35. A. show B. appear C. happen D. become
Choose the correct answer (marked A, B, C or D) to each of the following questions.
36. It is time___________.
A. the children to go to bed B. for the children to go to bed
C. for the children to going to bed D. for the children go to bed
37. It took___________.
A. me one hour to go to work by bicycle B. I one hour to go to work by bicycle
C. me one hour going to work by bicycle D. my one hour to go work by bicycle
38. It is two months___________.
A. since it has rained B. since last it rained C. since it last rained D. since it was last rained
39. He couldn’t set up a new world record___________.
A. although he tried hard B. even though he tried hard
C. in spite of the fact that he tried hard D. All are correct.
40. I really wish ____________but I didn’t.
A. I had invited her to the party B. had I invited her to the party
C. I invited her to the party D. I has invited her to the party
Đề 10
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.
1. A. lose B. move C. stove D. improve
2. A. opens B. photographs C. performs D. pays
3. A. raised B. picked C. laughed D. watched
4. A. cough B. plough C. weigh D. though
5. A. turn B. burn C. curtain D. bury
Choose the best answer from the four options given (A, B,C, or D) to complete each sentence.
6. They are not _________to take part in this program of the World Health Organization.
A. so old B. old enough C. enough old D. as old
7. The football match was postponed _________the bad weather.
A. despite B. in spite C. because D. because of
8. Peter doesn’t like scuba-diving. _________does his brother.
A. Too B. Neither C. So D. Either
9. If I had the map now, I _________a short-cut across the desert.
A. could have taken B. take C. could take D. can take
10. If I were you, I would advise _________the new teaching method.
A. try B. trying C. to try D. tries
11. My father is very busy. _________, he is always willing to give a hand with the housework.
A. Despite B. Although C. However D. Therefore
12. The capital of Thailand is_________.
A. London B. Paris C. Bangkok D. Phnom Penh
13. This detailed map is _________the atlas.
A. more useful B. more useful than C. more useful as D. usefuler than
14. The smaller the room is, the _________furniture it needs.
A. less B. fewer C. smaller D. more
15. He hates _________at while he is out in the street.
A. stared B. be stared C. is stared D. being stared
16. If I _________you, I’d take some rest before the exam tomorrow.
A. is B. are C. were D. would be
17. It was _________hot day that we decided to leave work early.
A. such B. so C. so a D. such a
18. Let’s go for a walk, _________we?
A. will B. shall C. do D. must
19. I wish I _________to him. Now it is too late.
A. had listened B. would listen C. listened D. have listened
20. Ellen: “_________?” ~ Tom: “He’s tall and thin with blue eyes.”
A. How is John doing B. What does John like
C. What does John look like D. Who does John look like
Choose the underlined part (marked A, B, C or D) that needs correction.
21. It was important that we should be on time at the meeting tonight.
22. Nam is tallest student in his class.
23. People who exercise frequently have greater physical endurance than those who doesn’t.
24. It was such a terrible fire that the whole building were destroyed.
25. They suggested ban the sale of alcohol at football matches.
Read the following passage, then choose the correct answer to questions 26- 30.
It can be shown in facts and figures that cycling is the cheapest, most convenient, and most
environmentally desirable form of transport (26)______ towns, but such cold calculations do not mean
much on a frosty winter morning. The real appeal of cycling is that it is so (27)______. It has none of the
difficulties and tensions of other ways of travelling so you are more cheerful after a ride, even through the
rush hour.
The first thing a non-cyclist says to you is: “But isn’t it (28) ______ dangerous?” It would be foolish
to deny the danger of sharing the road with motor vehicles and it must be admitted that there are an
alarming (29) ______ of accidents involving cyclists. However, although police records (30) ______ that
the car driver is often to blame, the answer lies with the cyclist. It is possible to ride in such a way as to
reduce risks to a minimum.
26. A. in B. at C. to D. on
27. A. boring B. careful C. enjoyable D. excited
28. A. expectedly B. strangely C. terribly D. comfortably
29. A. size B. number C. deal D. digit
30. A. point B. indicate C. display D. exhibit
Read the following passage, then choose the correct answer to questions 31- 35.
Ted Robinson has been worried all the week. Last Tuesday he received a letter from the local police.
In the letter he was asked to call at the station. Ted wondered why he was wanted by the police, but he went
to the station yesterday, and now he is not worried any more. At the station he was told by a smiling police-
man that his bicycle had been found. Five years ago, the policeman told him, the bicycle was picked up in a
small village four hundred miles away. It’s now being sent to his home by train. Ted was most surprised
when he heard the news. He was amused too, because he never expected the bicycle to be found. It was
stolen twenty years ago when Ted was a boy of fifteen.
31. Ted was worried because_________.
A. he received a letter B. he went to the police station yesterday
C. the police would catch him D. he didn’t know why the police wanted him
32. The police who talked to Ted was_________.
A. pleasant B. worried C. surprised D. small
33. Why was Ted very surprised when he heard the news?
A. Because his bicycle was stolen 20 years ago.
B. Because his bicycle was found when he was a boy of fifteen.
C. Because he thought he would never find the bicycle.
D. Because the bicycle was sent to him by train.
34. When was Ted’s bicycle found?
A. Last Tuesday B. Five years ago C. Twenty years ago D. Yesterday
35. Which of the following statements is NOT true?
A. The police asked Ted to go to their station. B. The policeman told Ted the good news 5 days ago.
C. Ted is no longer anxious now. D. Ted is 35 years old now.
Choose the correct answer (marked A, B, C or D) to each of the following questions.
36. ___________, Bill arrived late.
A. In spite of having taken a taxi B. Despite of having taken a taxi
C. Although of having taken a taxi D. Though having taken a taxi
37. The nurse asked Mrs. Green_________.
A. how was old her son B. how old son was C. how old her son is D. how old her son was
38. The more a car costs, __________.
A. faster it goes B. the faster it goes C. so faster it goes D. the fastest it goes
39. The students never understand you, do they? ~ __________?
A. Do the students never understand you? B. Are the students never understand you?
C. Don’t the students never understand you? D. Do they the students never understand you?
40. __________, he’ll lose his job.
A. If he works harder B. If he doesn’t works harder
C. Unless he doesn’t work harder D. Unless he works harder
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part
differs from the other three in pronunciation in the following question.
Câu 1. A. played B. climbed C. warned D. wrapped
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other
three in the position of primary stress in the following question.
Câu 2. A. famous B. agree C. father D. lucky
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following question.
Câu 3: The machine __________if you press this button .
A. will stop B. would stop C. stopping D. stop
Câu 4: If we ______wasting water , there will be a shortage of fresh water in a few decates.
A. go out B. go up C. go in D. go on
Câu 5: The town is very _____. Thousands of tourists visit it each month.
A. attract            B. attractive            C. attraction          D. attracted
Câu 6: What would happen to our life if the forest did not _____.?
A. destroy          B. exist                     C. take place          D. occur
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to
the underlined word in the following question.
Câu 7. Although the film was gripping, Tam slept from beginning to end.
A. interesting B. boring C. surprising D. amazing
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes
the exchange in the following question.
Câu 8. Tom : “ Let me congratulate you on passing the final exam” Jane: “………….”
A. Yes, let’s B. It’s nice of you to say so C. Not at all D. I’m sorry. I can’t.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 9 to 12.
Malaysia is one of the countries of the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN). It consists
(9)________the Malay Peninsula and Sarawk and Sabah on the Island Borneo. It is (10) ________into two
regions, known as West Malaysia and East Malaysia. It has a tropical climate.
The capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia is the world’s biggest producer of palm oil, and it
exports rubber, tin and gas . In addition to Islam, the country’s official (11)__________, there are
Buddhism, Hinduism and Christianity. Malaysian people speak Bahasa Malaysia as (12)_________mother
tonge. It is the language of instruction in all secondary schools. English, Chinese and Tamil are also widely
spoken in this country.
Câu 9: A. at B. of C. in D. for
Câu 10: A. divided B. comprised C. impressed D. corresponded
Câu 11:A. region B. religion C. population D. language
Câu 12:A. they B. them C. their D. theirs
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions from 13 to 16.
Ted Robinson has been worried all the week. Last Tuesday he received a letter from the local police. In the
letter he was asked to call at the station. Ted wondered why he was wanted by the police, but he went to the
station yesterday, and now he is not worried any more. At the station he was told by a smiling police-man
that his bicycle had been found. Five years ago, the policeman told him, the bicycle was picked up in a
small village four hundred miles away. It’s now being sent to his home by train. Ted was most surprised
when he heard the news. He was amused too, because he never expected the bicycle to be found. It was
stolen twenty years ago when Ted was a boy of fifteen.
Câu 13. Ted was worried because_________.
A. he received a letter                                B. he went to the police station yesterday
C. the police would catch him                   D. he didn’t know why the police wanted him
Câu 14. The police who talked to Ted was_________.
A. pleasant                    B. worried                 C. surprised                        D. small
Câu 15. Why was Ted very surprised when he heard the news?
A. Because his bicycle was stolen 20 years ago.
B. Because his bicycle was found when he was a boy of fifteen.
C. Because he thought he would never find the bicycle.
D. Because the bicycle was sent to him by train.
Câu 16. Which of the following statements is NOT true?
A. The police asked Ted to go to their station.    B. The policeman told Ted the good news 5 days ago.
C. Ted is no longer anxious now.                            D. Ted is 35 years old now.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs
correction in each of the following questions.
Câu 17. It was such hot that I couldn’t sleep soundly.
A B C D
Câu 18. He got up lately yesterday morning.
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in
meaning to each of the following questions.
Câu 19: "Why don't you postpone your trip till the autumn, Jim?" said Sarah.
A. Sarah suggested that Jim should postpone his trip till the autumn.
B. Sarah asked Jim why he postponed his trip till the autumn.
C. Sarah wondered if Jim wanted to postpone his trip till the autumn.
D. Sarah didn't think it was a good idea for Jim to postpone his trip till the autumn.
Câu 20: No one has asked me that question before.
A. That question has never been asked me before by anyone.
B. I have never been asked that question before.
C. I have ever been asked that question before.
D. That question has ever been asked me by no one before.
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from
the other .
Câu 1. A. happy B. fly C. usually D. country
Câu 2. A. played B. moved C. talked D. turned
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
question.
Câu 3. You like watching sports, _______________?
A. do you B. don’t you C. like you D. not like you
Câu 4. How many hours a week do you spend _______________ TV?
A. watch B. to watch C. watching D. watched
Câu 5. I don’t use the Internet very often _______________ I don’t have much time.
A. because B. so C. therefore D. but
Câu 6. I go to school ...............Monday.............Saturday .
A. from / to B. on / on C. between / to D. in / in
Câu 7. He asked me where I ................................ the next day.
A. go                           B. went                   C. will go           D. would go
Câu 8. A: Would you like to have lunch with us? B: ________ .
A. All right                     B. Yes, I do             C. No, I wouldn't like  D. Yes, I'd love to
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 9 to 12.
The ...(9).....of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur and it is also the largest city in the country. The population in
2001 was over 22 ...(10). Islam is the country's official ...(11)......... The national language is Bahasa
Malaysia( also known simply as Malay). English, Chinese, and Tamil are also widely spoken. The language
of instruction for primary school children is Bahasa Malaysia, Chinese, or Tamil. Bahasa Malaysia is the
primary language of instruction in all secondary...(12)........, although some students may continue learning
in Chinese or Tamil. And English is a compulsory second language.
Câu 9. A. city                       B. country                 C. capital                     D. town
Câu 10. A. billion                   B. million                  C. thousand                 D. hundred
Câu 11. A. religion                 B. region                   C. nation                     D. language
Câu 12. A. classrooms         B. school                   C. classes                   D. schools
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions from 13 to 16.
The Asian Games owes its origins to small Asian multi-sport competitions. The Far Eastern Championship
Games were created to show unity and cooperation among three nations: Japan, the Philippines and China. The
first games were held in Manila, the Philippines in 1931. Other Asian nations participated after it was organized.
After World War II, a number of Asian countries became independent. Many of the new independent Asian
countries wanted to use a new type of competition where Asian dominance should not be shown by violence and
should be strengthened by mutual understanding. In August 1948, during the 14 th Olympic Game in London,
India representative Guru Dutt Sondhi proposed to sports leaders of the Asian teams the idea of having
discussions about holding the Asian Games. They agreed to form the Asian Athletic Federation. A preparatory
was set up to draft the charter for the Asian amateur athletic federation. In February, 1949, the Asian athletic
federation was formed and used the name Asian Games Federation. It was formed and used the name Asian
Games Federation. It was decided to hold the first Asian Games in 1951 in New Delhi the capital of India. They
added that the Asian Games would be regularly held once every four years.
Câu 13. The text is about ____.
A. the origin of the Asian Games B. the Far Eastern Championship Games
C. the Games in Manila D. the relationship of Japan, the Philippines, and China
Câu 14. The Asian Games ____.
A. were suggested establishing by a Londoner B. were first held in China
C. were first held in India D. were held in the same year of the 14 th Olympic Games
Câu 15. The Asian Games were first held in ____.
A. 1931 B. 1941 C. 1948 D. 1951
Câu 16. New Delhi is the capital of___________.
A. Japan B. India C. China D. Philippines
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction
in each of the following questions.
Câu17. Many trees is grown in my school yard.
Câu 18. He said he was sick since he returned from aboard.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to
each of the following questions.
Câu 19. It takes me one hour to use the internet.
A. I spend one hour a day to use the internet. B. I spend one hour a day using the internet.
C. I spend one hour a day to using the internet. D. I spend one hour a day used the internet.
Câu 20. It's the first time I've used the internet.
A. I have never used the internet before. B. I first used the internet a long time ago.
C. It's the first time I've found the internet useful. D. I haven't used the internet for a long time.
part differs from the other three in pronunciation in the following question.
Câu 1. A. Carve B. Lava C. Canoe D. Participate
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from
the other three in the position of primary stress in the following question.
Câu 2. A. Listen B. neighborhood C. toystore D. behind
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of
the following question.
Câu 3. When he __________ here, Mark was always making mistakes.
A. worked                   B. works                 C. was working                  D. had worked
Câu 4. A great deal of tea __________ everyday in England.
A. drinks                    B. is drunk               C. drink                             D. are drunk
Câu 5. Nam's father, _____________ is 78 years old, goes swimming everyday.
A. that                       B. whom                    C. whose                           D. who
Câu 6. If we work hard, we will make this beach a clean and ___________ place again.
A. beauty                   B. beautifully           C. beautiful                         D. beautician
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word CLOSEST in
meaning to the underlined word in the following question.
Câu 7. I am pleased that you had a wonderful time in Nha Trang.
A. delighted B. disappointed C. bored D. sad
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best
completes the exchange in the following question.
Câu 8. “I’ve passed my driving test.” - “_______”
A. Congratulations! B. That’s a good idea.
C. It’s nice of you to say so. D. Do you?
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 9 to 12.
Christmas
Christmas is the most important annual festival in both Britain and North America. In its origins, it
combines the Christian celebration of the birth of Christ, on 25 December, with the ancient tradition of a
winter feast during the darkest period of the year.
On Christmas day itself there is usually a celebration with family and friends, which includes a special
Christmas meal of roast goose or turkey followed by Christmas pudding which is soaked in brandy and set
alight. The table is specially decorated, usually with Christmas crackers, containing paper hats, riddles and
other novelties. Port and nuts are often served after the meal. Other Christmas foods are mince pies and a
special Christmas cake, a fruit-cake covered in marzipan and icing. Many people listen to the message
broadcast by the Queen to people in Britain and the Commonwealth on Christmas day. The following day
is called Boxing Day. It was formally the day when servants were given their "Christmas box", a gift or
money from their employer. Many households still give Christmas boxes to the people who deliver their
post, milk, newspapers, etc.
(Extracted from Oxford Advanced Learner's Encyclopedic Dictionary, P156, 1992)
9. The word "feast" is closest in meaning to __________.
A. a giant monster           B. a special meal              C. a big person             D. a huge castle
10. In its origin, Christmas is held to celebrate ________________.
A. the birth of Christ             B. the ancient tradition of a winter feast
C. December                         D. the birth of Christ and the ancient tradition of a winter feast
11. On Christmas day, the table is usually decorated with _________.
A. port and nuts                             B. roast goose or turkey, Christmas pudding
C. Christmas crackers                    D. mince pies and a special Christmas cake
12. When is the Boxing Day?
A. On 25 December              B. On Christmas Eve C. On 26th December               D. On Christmas Day
Read the following passage extracted from Oxford Advanced Learner’s Encyclopedic Dictionary and
mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks
from 13 to 16.
Days
In Britain, almost every day of the week has its own characteristic. Monday, for example, is seen as
the most unpopular, _________ (13) it is the first day back at work after the weekend. It is also the day
traditionally reserved for washing clothes, etc. Wednesday is often regarded as a half-way point in the
week, and in many schools and colleges it is a half day when lessons finish ________ (14) lunch-time and
the afternoon is set aside for sports. Friday is a favourite day as it marks the _________ (15) of the
weekend, and on Friday nights many people go out to restaurants, theatres, pubs or discotheques. Saturday
is normally associated with housework and going to town for shopping. Sunday, as a “day of rest”, is
traditionally associated with Christian worship. It is still treated in Britain as a day of relaxation, and
people, and people often spend the day reading the Sunday newspapers, visiting friends, or eating a
leisurely “Sunday lunch” with family or friends, either at home _________ (16) in a pub or restaurant.
Although more services operate on Sundays than previously, most shops are closed, no letters are delivered
and there is limited public transport.
13. A. but B. so C. yet D. as
14. A. in B. at C. on D. by
15. A. finish B. end C. start D. first
16. A. or B. nor C. and D. but
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that
needs correction in each of the following questions.
Câu 17. My father asked us not to spending   too much time playing computer games.
A B C D
Câu 18. Tomorrow we'll go to Noi Bai Airport to meet Maryam, whose comes from Malaysia.
A.                    B.                C.    D.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is
closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
Câu 19. “How brave you are!” he said to the firemen.
A. He criticized the firemen for their discouragement.
B. He asked how brave the firemen were.
C. He blamed the firemen for their discouragement.
D. He praised the firemen for their courage.
Câu 20: I could not get the job because I did not speak English well.
A. I would have spoken English well if I could get that job.
B. I wish I had got the job so that I could speak English well.
C. I failed to get the job because of my poor English.
D. Despite my poor English, I was successful in the job.
Writing: What are the advantages of self-study?