ENGLISH PRONOUNS

1. James is very interested in mathematics and _______ applications.

A. its B. their C. them D. it
2. Please take these papers and give_______ to Mike.
A. them B. it C. one D. that
3. Did you enjoy that ice-cream? Would you like another………….?
A. ones B. one C. that D. something
4. The children enjoyed …………………..at the party.
A. they B. themselves C. them D. their
5. I don't want you to pay for me. I'll pay for_______
A. me B. yourself C. myself D. mine
6. It's our own fault. We blame_______
A. ours B. us C. ourselves D. out
7. Dung is standing in front of Diep’s house. He wants to see_______
A. she B. her C. hers D. them
8. Tom looked at Ann; Ann looked at Tom. They looked at_______
A. themselves B. them C. each other D. together
9. The United States and Canada have many trade agreements that benefit______
A. on the other B. other C. other one D. each other
10. .......................... books are too heavy for me to carry.
A. This B. These C. That D. They
11. He wasn't noticed by_______ as he crept off the boat.
A. no one B. none C. anyone D. not one
12. I didn’t feel hungry, so I didn't eat. . .
A. somebody B. something C. anybody D. anything
13. You must be hungry. Would you like. . . to eat?
A. somebody B. something C. anybody D. anything
14. The country has vast oil reserves and rich sources of .......................minerals.
A. other B. another C. others D. the other
15. I saw him just the ............................ day.
A. other B. another C. others D. the other
16. There's nothing on TV tonight, ............... than the usual rubbish.
A. other B. another C. others D. the other
17. Some people prefer a vegetarian diet, while ...................... prefer a meat-based diet.
A. other B. another C. others D. the other
18. I'm going to have ......................... piece of cake.
A. other B. another C. others D. the other
19. We still meet for lunch ..................now and then, but not as often as we used to.
A. every B. each C. one D. another
20. There were four books on the table. .......................book was a different colour. 
A. every B. each C. one D. another
21. She told lies. ...............made her parents disappointed.
A. This B. These C. Those D. They
UNDERSTANDING PRONOUNS IN READING CONTEXT
1. Every guest gets a special cold-weather sleeping bag and some fur blankets. These keep them cozy and warm
until morning.
What does the word “these” refer to?
a. guest b. a special sleeping bag
c. a special sleeping bag and some fur blankets d. cold hotel rooms
2. The researchers concluded, shockingly, that we need to be right and acknowledged as right, at least some of the
time, to be happy. They also noted this was further proof that if given too much power, humans tend to become
very aggressive and dangerous.”
The word “They” refers to_________ .
A. researchers B. results C. chimpanzees D. humans
3. By working on local farms or local hotels, students not only earn some money, but aslo are likely to meet local
people and learn about their culture.
The word “Their” refers to_________ .
A. local farms’ B. local hotels’ C. local people’s D. students’
4. Staying in hotels or resorts has been a traditional part of tralvel. But nowadays, many tourists want a more
intimate experience, so they are choosing to go native.
The word “They” refers to_________ .
A. hotels B. resorts C. part D. tourists
5. The photo of a woman posing at a stadium has received thousands of “likes”, and the comments below it suggest
that this behavior is something to be admired.
The word “it” refers to_________ .
A. a woman B. a stadium C. the photo D. the behavior
6. In “How many hours does it take to make a friend?” (2018), Jeffrey A. Hall describes the types of encounters
that build a friendship. His study found that hours of time spent together was linked with closer friendships, as
was time spent enjoying leisure activities together. Specifically, he found that casual friends evolve into friends
at some point between 57 hours after three weeks, and 164 hours over three months.
The word “he” in paragraph 2 refers to _______.
A. classmate B. friend C. acquaintance D. Jeffrey
7. In other Asian countries, such as Japan and Vietnam, children follow a similar tradition of throwing their lost
teeth onto the roofs of houses.
The word "their" in paragraph 1 refers to .
A. houses' B. roofs' C. children's D. countries'
8. Children all around the world love to read comic books. Maybe they like to read the kind of comic books that
come out once a month, like Spiderman or Batman, or maybe they like manga- style comic books. That means
that publishers who make comic books need to keep in touch with the things young people like to do.
The word "they" in paragraph 1 refers to .
A. children B. comic books C. publishers D. things
9. Other wedding highlights include a candle ceremony where the couple holds a candle while greeting their
guests at each table, and the cutting of the wedding cake. Afterwards, the bride and groom thank their parents
with a speech, then leave to end the party.
The word "their" in paragraph 2 refers to ______.

A. the couple's B. the parents' C. the relatives' D. the friends'

10. At that point, the farmers often sell their lands to cattle ranchers or large plantation owners. After nutrients have
been exhausted and soils compacted by cattle, lands are then abandoned and often laid to waste. Rainforest does
not readily regenerate on these lands without human intervention.
The phrase "these lands" in paragraph 3 refers to ______.
A. lands for raising cattle B. lands sold and colonized
C. lands abandoned and wasted D. lands for planting
11. The first stop for most visitors to the city is the castle on Castle Rock. It is certainly worth a visit and the area
nearby is full of shops that sell whisky and tartans to the tourists.
The word “It” paragraph 2 refers to ___. A. the area B. a visit C. the city D. the castle
12. Water consumption in Durban is now less than it was in 1996, even as 800,000 more people have received
service. Through sensible water use, Durban's conservation measures paid for themselves within a year.
The word "it” in paragraph 3 refers to….
A. Durban B. water consumption C. household D. service
13. Particularly in congested urban areas, the noise produced as a by-product of our advancing technology causes
physical and psychological harm, and detracts from the quality of life for those who are exposed to it.
The word it in the first paragraph refers to
A. the noise B. the quality of life C. advancing technology D. a by-product
14. In this sense many Chinese cartoons are different from Western cartoons in so far as they do not depend chiefly
on telling jokes. Often, there is nothing to laugh at when you see Chinese cartoons. This is not their primary aim.
In addition to commenting on serious political and social matters, Chinese cartoons have aimed at spreading the
traditional Chinese thoughts and culture as widely as possible among the people.
The pronoun "this" in paragraph 4 mostly refers to ___________.
A. an educational purpose B. a piece of art
C. a funny element D. a propaganda campaign
15. Some Us cities have a public service that helps such people to contact each other, and traffic lanes are reserved
for car-pool vehicles. But cars and petrol/gas are cheap in the US, and many people prefer to drive alone because
it gives them more freedom.
The word "it" in the last paragraph refers to ___________.
A. car pool B. travelling together C. driving alone D. petrol/gas
16. In one study, chimpanzees compared two pairs of food wells containing chocolate chips. One pair might contain,
say, five chips and three chips, the other four chips and three chips. Allowed to choose which pair they wanted,
the chimpanzees almost always chose the one with the higher total, showing some sort of summing ability.
The phrase "the one" refer to the ______________________,
A. chimpanzee B. pair C. ability D. study
17. What is alarming about the case of the Bengal tiger is that this extinction will have been caused almost entirely
by poachers who, according to some sources, are not always interested in material gain but in personal
gratification. This is an example of the callousness that is contributing to the problem of extinction.
What does the word "this" refer to in the passage?
A. Bengal tiger
B. Interest in material gain
C. Killing animals for personal satisfaction
D. The decrease in the Bengal tiger population
READING SKILLS
PASSAGE 1: The Ice Hotel
Are you into skiing? Is winter your favorite time of year? If you like snow and ice, maybe you should stay at the Ice
Hotel in Quebec, Canada. But, you can only check in to this hotel during the winter. Why? Because this hotel is
made entirely of ice and snow!
This amazing hotel is built every December. It has 32 rooms, and 80 people can stay there each night. The hotel has
a movie theater, an art gallery, and a church. Of course, all of these parts of the hotel are made of ice. In fact, all the
furniture, art, lights, and even plates and drinking glasses are made of ice.
Because this hotel is so out of ordinary, it has gained in popularity. People from all over the world come to the Ice
Hotel to look at the fantastic ice art, drink and eat from designer ice dishes, and experience the unique atmosphere.
Some couples have even gotten married in the hotel’s ice church.
However, all the guests keep their winter coats on! Because of all the ice, the temperature inside the hotel is always
between -2 and -5oC. Surprisingly, sleeping is not a problem in the freezing cold hotel rooms. Every guest gets a
special cold-weather sleeping bag and some fur blankets. These keep them cozy and warm until morning.
Choose the best answer.
1. What is the main idea of this reading?
a. How the Ice Hotel is built b. What makes the Ice Hotel special
c. Why the Ice Hotel is made of ice d. The services of the Ice Hotel
2. What can you do in the hotel?
a. Watch a movie b. Get married c. Eat an interesting meal d. All of the above
3. Why is sleeping NOT a problem at the hotel?
a. The rooms are warm. b. The temperature is -2o C.
c. The sleeping bags are warm. d. The furniture is warm.
4. What does the word “Are ....into” mean?
a. Do you like b. Do you know
c. Do you hope to go d. Do you hate
5. What do you think happens to this hotel in the spring?
 a. It freezes. b. It melts. c. It stays open. d. It moves.
6. What is the word “cozy” closest meaning to?
a. comfortable b. cool c. welcoming d. surprising
PASSAGE 2:
Some doctors think that you should drink a glass of water each morning. You should drink this water first thing,
before doing anything else. The temperature of the water should be similar to body temperature; neither too hot nor
too cold.
Why should you drink this water? Water helps your body in many ways. It helps clean out your kidneys. It prepares
your stomach for digestion. Water can also help your intestines work better. After drinking water, the intestines can
more easily take out nutrients from our food. Water also helps us go to the bathroom more easily.
Scientists suggest that people take in 1,600 milliliters of water each day. But don’t drink all of that water in one
sitting. If you do, your kidneys will have to work much harder to eliminate it. It’s better to drink some in the
morning and some in the afternoon. Some people think it’s better to drink between meals and not during meals.
They think water dilutes the juices produced in our stomachs. This can interfere with normal digestion.
Are you drinking enough water every day? Check the color of your urine. If it is light yellow, you are probably
drinking enough. If your urine is very dark yellow, you probably need to drink more water. A little more water each
day could make you much healthier!
1. What could be the best title for this reading?
a. The Importance of Water b. The source of fresh water
c. Who should drink water d. The best way to drink water
2. Why is it helpful to drink water in the morning?
a. Your kidneys will work harder. b. Your intestines will work well.
c. Your juices will be diluted. d. Your urine will be pale yellow.
3. Which of the following is NOT a reason to drink water?
a. So your intestines will work well b. To get more nutrients
c. To clean out your kidneys d. To dilute your stomach juices
4. Why is it better to drink between meals?
a. So you eat enough food b. So you don’t dilute stomach juices
c. So your urine will not smell bad d. So you don’t overwork your kidneys
5. Why is dark-colored urinea sign to drink more water?
a. It shows our body is healthy. b. It means our kidneys are working too hard.
c. Less water makes the color darker. d. It is the same color as our digestive juices.