Thang Long Secondary School TEST No 3 Mark:

Department of English May, 2020

Time allowed: 45 minutes
Full name: …………………………… Code - 01
Class: 8…………………

Choose one word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.
1. A. official B. kilt C. aquatic D. icon
2. A. accent B. cattle C. Scots D. contaminate
Choose one word whose stress pattern is marked differently from the others
3. A. artistic B. attraction C. historic D. logical
4. A. Japanese B. employee C. interviewee D. education

Find the mistake in each underlined word or phrase in the sentences.

5. Many seabirds were dead due of the oil spill.
A B C D
6. Researchers haven't found out what has led in the pollution of the river
A B C D
7. In Canada you should maintain eye contact while you will shake hands.
A B C D

Choose the best answer to complete each sentence

8. He tried hard, _______he could not win a gold medal at the European Championship.
A. so B. and C. but D. because
9. The American bald eagle was chosen as the national bird…………………. of the United States in 1782.
A. symbol B. accent C. native D. diverse
10. The famous Sydney Opera House……………….as an arts center since 1973.
A. serves B. is serving C. served D. has served
11. When radiation goes into the land, air or water, it is called…………….
A. water pollution B. radioactive pollution C. land pollution D. visual pollution
12. ……………thermal pollution happens, the water temperature in streams, rivers, lakes, or oceans changes.
A. Unless B. If C. Because of D. Due to
13. Many animals were burnt to ________ in the forest fire.
A. die B. death C. dead D. deadly
14. The fish are dead ……………. the water is contaminated
A. because B. due to C. because of D. B and C
15. Canberra………………….as the capital of Australia since 1908.
A. chose B. was chosen C. has been chosen D. Chooses
16. Usually, people from different parts of a country speak their language with different……………….
A. accents B. voice C. speech D. native language

Choose the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchange
17. Jacob: “How’s your international summer camp. Rosie?”
Rosie: “_______________”
A. What a pity B. Awesome C. I’m not great D. Thank you so much
18. Jason: “How about giving a presentation about water and air pollution?”
Kate: “____________”
A. That’s a good idea B. What’s the matter? C. How come? D. What’s up?

Choose the word or phrase that has CLOSEST meaning to the underlined word or phrase
19. People in countries like the USA, Great Britain and New Zealand use English as their native language.
A. official langue B. second language C. mother tongue D. accent
20. The contaminated water has resulted in the death of aquatic animals and plants
A. showed B. caused C. damaged D. affected

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Choose the word or phrase that has OPPOSITE meaning to the underlined word or phrase
21. Don’t drink that water. It’s so contaminated
A. polluted B. safe C. dumped D. cooled
22. The new film is quite different from what she has expected.
A. the opposite B. attractive to C. exciting D. the same as

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase
Environmental pollution is a term that refers to all the ways by which man pollutes his surroundings. Man
dirties the air with exhaust gases and smoke, (23) ________ the water with chemicals and other substances
and damages the (24) ________ with too many fertilizers and pesticides. Man also pollutes his surroundings
(25) ________ various other ways. For example, people ruin natural beauty by scattering junk and litter on
the land and in the water. Environmental pollution is one of the most serious problems facing mankind
today. Air, water and soil are necessary to the (26) ________ of all living things. Badly polluted air can
cause illness, and even death. Polluted water kills fish and other (27) ________ life. Pollution of soil reduces
the amount of land that is available for growing food. Environmental pollution also brings ugliness to man's
natural beautiful world.
23. A. poisons B. purifies C. pumps D. sprays
24. A. streets B. beaches C. forests D. soil
25. A. with B. in C. by D. on
26. A. survival B. development C. environment D. growth
27. A. human B. animal C. marine D. plant

Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions

America is known as the land of opportunity. Thousands of people immigrate to the United States every
year from different parts of the world to have access to these kinds of opportunities. This is what is known
as, "the American dream".
America is also home to many of the world's top colleges and universities. The California Institute of
Technology is a top world-ranked college that focuses highly on science and engineering. It is located in the
city of Pasadena. Harvard University is another top world-ranked college that you might be familiar with.
The buildings at Harvard date all the way back to the year 1636, making Harvard the oldest university in the
United States. It is located in the state of Massachusetts. University of California, Los Angeles is another
institute worthy of recognition. Located next to Hollywood, UCLA has distinguished itself as a prestigious
and selective university due to the number of people who apply for admission throughout the United States.
The universities mentioned are but a few of the many other excellent schools that make the United States so
outstanding.

28 America is called the land of ________.

A. opportunity B. dream C. immigration
29 The word immigrate in line 1 can be replaced by ________.
A. come into B. go out of C. travel
30 The California Institute of Technology ________.
A. focuses on science and engineering
B. is a university focusing on natural sciences
C. ranks first in the world
31 What is NOT true about Harvard?
A. It was founded in 1636.
B. It is the oldest university in the world.

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32 University of California, Los Angeles ________.
A. has a high number of applications
B. is in Hollywood
C. is different from other universities

Finish the second sentence in each pair, so that it has similar meaning to the first ones, using the given
word
33. It is very noisy in the city, but we enjoy living there.
=> Although it is very noisy in the city, we enjoy living there.
34. I’m not you, but I think you should recycle these plastic carrier bags.
=> If I were you, I would recycle these plastic carrier bags.
35. Because he worked in a noisy environment for a long time, his hearing became worse
=> His hearing became worse since he worked in a noisy environment for a long time.
36. Follow these safety instructions or you may get burnt.
=> If you follow these safety instructions, you may not get burnt.

Write new sentences as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentences, using the given words in
brackets. Do not change the given words in any way
37. He doesn’t know how to prepare a presentation. He doesn’t feel confident. (If)
=> If he knew how to prepare a presentation, he would feel confident.
38. Fossil fuels such as coal or oil are burned. Acid gases are produced. (so)
=> Fossil fuels such as coal or oil are burned, so acid gases are produced.
39. She has taught her children to play the piano for 4 years. (started)
=> She started to teach/ teaching her children to play the piano 4 years ago.
40. Their children have birth defects. The parents were exposed to radiation. (Because)
=> Because the parents were exposed to radiation, their children have birth defects.