ĐỀ CƯƠNG ÔN TẬP HỌC KỲ 2 – TIẾNG ANH 9

KEY
ĐỀ 1
I. Choose the word in each group that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest.
(0,5 pt)
1. B
2.A.
II. Choose the word whose stress pattern is differently from that of the other. (0.5pt)
3. A.

4. A.
III Choose the most suitable words to fill in the blanks of the following sentences: (2.0pts)
5.A
6. B
7. B
8. A
9. D
10.A
11. A
12. B
13. C
14. B
15.B
16. C
IV. Read the following passage, then answer True or False and choose the best answer: (1.5 pt)
17. TRUE
18.FALSE
19. TRUE
20.TRUE
21.D
22. C
V- Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage: (1.5 pts)
23. D
24. A.
25. C
26. B
27. C
28. D
VI- Complete each sentence with the correct form of the words in bracket: (2.0 pts)
29. (majority)
30.. (activist
31. destroyed
32.harmfful
33.decorated
34.dripping
VII-Rearrange the words to make meaningful sentences : (0.5pt)
35. you must remember to turn off the fan when you leave the classroom.
36. we were disappointed that he never replied to our letter.

VIII- Rewrite the following sentences with the words provided without changing their meaning: (1.0 pt)
37. All students are looking forward to the coming trip .
38. John , who found a good job ,was friendly and intelligent..
39. They go on collecting trash along the beach although it rains heavily .
40. Mr John suggested a shelter should be built to hide when a typhoon comes.

ĐỀ 2
I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others: (0.5pt)
1. A. cooked B. weighed C. finished D. laughed
2. A. thunder B. huge C. country D. erupt
* Answers: 1. _______ 2. _______
II. Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from the others: (0.5pt)
3. A. century B. musician C. tradition D. convenient
4. A. deforestation B. nomination C. prohibition D. conservation
* Answers: 3. _______ 4. _______
III. Choose the word/phrase/sentence (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space in each sentence or best
answers the question: (2.5pts)
5. Her mother felt ill. __________, she went to work and tried to concentrate.
A. Because B. Although C. However D. Therefore
6. She felt __________ with the service, and thought of not returning.
A. satisfied B. satisfactory C. dissatisfied D. dissatisfiedly
7. Everyone must take part in __________ deforestation.
A. permitting B. protecting C. persuading D. preventing
8. He’s having a party in __________ of his 88th birthday.
A. ceremony B. celebration C. anniversary D. memory
9. She has now been formally __________ as presidential candidate.
A. regarded B. pointed C. received D. nominated
10. For most households, lighting accounts __________ 10% to 15% of the electricity bill.
A. for B. to C. in D. of
11. Tornadoes can suck __________ anything that is on their path.
A. on B. over C. in D. up
12. You should reduce __________ water your family uses to save money.
A. the number of B. a few C. the amount of D. a lot
13. Tom: “Your new hairstyle looks great, Mary!” – Mary: “__________”
A. OK B. I think so. C. Good idea. D. Thanks a lot.
14. A: “Have you got a pair like this in red?” – “__________”
A. We only accept cash or cheques. B. We’re out of stock at the moment.
C. Not at all. It’s a pleasure. D. I’ll leave it for the next day.
15. What does the sign mean? 16. What does the sign mean?
A. Earthquake warning. A. Touch the light.
B. Hurricane warning. B. No sunlight.
C. Tornado warning. C. Please turn off lights when not in use.
D. Tsunami warning. D. Risk of electric shock.
* Answers: 5. _______ 6. _______ 7. _______ 8. _______ 9. _______ 10. _______
11. _______ 12. _______ 13. _______ 14. _______ 15. _______ 16. _______
IV. Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence: (1.5pts)
17. Gas and oil __________________ always increases in cold weather. (consume)
18. Why don’t we have a day to __________________ our achievement? (celebration)
19. __________________ are concerned about the rising level of air pollution. (environment)
20. The school believes in __________________ teaching methods. (interact)
21. __________________, our environment must be protected. (ultimate)
22. Earthquakes, typhoons and volcanoes are __________________ disasters. (nature)
* Answers: 17. consumption 18. celebrate 19. Environmentalists
20. interactive 21. Ultimately 22. natural
V. Read the following passage. Decide if the statements from 23 to 26 are True or False, and choose
the correct answers (A, B, C or D) for questions 27 and 28: (1.5pts)
I often hear or read about “natural disasters” – the eruption of Mount St. Helen, a volcano in the state of
Washington; Hurricane Andrew in Florida; the floods in the American Midwest; terrible all over the world; huge
fires; and so on and so on. But I’ll never forget my first personal experience with the strangeness of nature –
“the London Killer Fog” of 1952. It began on Thursday, December 4 th when a high – pressure system (warm
air) covered southern England. With the freezing – cold air below, heavy fog formed. Pollution from factories,
cars, and coal stoves mixed with the fog. The humidity was terrible high, there was no breeze at all. Traffic
(cars, trains, and boats) stopped. People couldn’t see, and some walked onto the railroad tracks or into the
river. It was hard to breathe, and many people got sick. Finally, on Tuesday, December 9 th, the wind came and
the fog went away. But after that, even more people got sick. Many of them died.
23. The heavy fog in London in 1952 is his unforgettable personal experience.
24. Heavy rain didn’t happen during the time of “London Killer Fog”.
25. Because of the heavy fog, the traffic stopped.
26. A lot of people died after Tuesday, December 9th.
27. Which “natural disaster” isn’t mentioned in the text?
A. a volcano B. a flood C. a hurricane D. a tornado
28. How long did the “London Killer Fog” last?
A. for four days B. for five days C. for six days D. for a week
* Answers: 23. TRUE 24. TRUE 25. TRUE 26. TRUE 27. D 28. C
VI. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage: (1.5pts)
One of the most important discoveries of the nineteenth century was a method (29) _______ using
natural gas for cooking and heating. Large amounts of natural gas are (30) _______ in the United States,
usually several thousand feet below the surface the earth. Natural gas is most often found in places where
petroleum, the oil from (31) _______ gasoline is made, is found. Often the natural gas must be removed
before the oil itself is reached.
For many years after natural gas was first discovered, it was thought to have no value. ( 32) _______,
people began to understand its uses and to find ways of storing it and of moving it from place to place.
Today, natural gas is stored in large tanks and used for lighting, cooking and heating. In many ways
natural gas is one of our finest fuels. It can be used for cooking without making the room hot. It is cheap and
can be moved (33) _______ from one place to another through long pipelines some of which are hundreds of
miles in (34) _______.
29. A. in B. of C. to D. from
30. A. find B. finding C. to find D. found
31. A. who B. whom C. which D. whose
32. A. However B. Moreover C. Besides D. Therefore
33. A. easily B. easy C. easier D. easiest
34. A. weight B. length C. width D. shortage
* Answers: 29. _______ 30. _______ 31. _______ 32. _______ 33. _______ 34. _______
VII. Rearrange the groups of words in a correct order to make complete sentences: (0.5pt)
35. had difficulty / The firefighters / the powerful fire / putting out / in / .
36. natural resources / instead of / we can save / coal, gas and oil / by using solar energy / .
* Answers:
35. The firefighters had difficulty in putting out the powerful fire.
36. We can save natural resources by using solar energy instead of coal, gas and oil.
VIII. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means almost the same as the
sentence printed before it: (1.0pt)
37. We cancelled the trip because the weather was bad.
 The weather was bad, so we cancelled the trip. / . Therefore, we cancelled the trip.
38. The student gets the scholarship. He is very poor.
 The student who is very poor gets the scholarship. / gets the scholarship is very poor. / getting the
scholarship is very poor.
39. The children love going to the zoo every summer.
 The children are interested in / fond of / keen on going to the zoo.
40. I think we shouldn’t use electricity to catch fish.
  I suggested that electricity shouldn’t be used to catch fish.
ĐỀ 3
I/ Stress and pronunciation: (1m)
1. C
2. A
3. A
4. C

II/ Choose the best answer(s): (2.5 ms)

5. B 10. A
6. D 11. D
7. C 12. C
8. C 13. A
9. B 14. C
III. Look at the sign/ picture. Choose the best answer (A, B, C, or D) for each sign. (0,5m).

15. B 16.B
IV. Read and answer True or False from 17-20, and choose the best answer from 21-22.: (1.5ms)
17.FALSE 20.TRUE
18.TRUE 21.D
19.FALSE 22.D
V. Read the passage carefully then choose the best answer(1,5ms)

23.B
24.D
25.C
26.B
27.A
28.C
VI/ Use the correct form of word :( 1,5ms)
29. effectively
30. deforestation
31. disappointed
32. Joyful
33. Congratulations
34. Reduce
VII. Rearrange the groups of words in a correct order to make complete sentences: (0,5ms)
35. Many people in the world have lost their lives and homes because of natural disasters.
36. It will be the time for children to express their feelings, memories and love for the fathers.
VIII. Writing (1,0 m)
37.→ Ms. Smith, who lives next door to me, is an English teacher

38.→ In spite of the bad weather, he still wants to go camping.

39.→I suggested lights and fans should be turned off after class.
40.→ I take pride in my school because there are many good teache
 ĐỀ 4
I. Choose the word / phrase (A, B, C, or D) that best fits the space or best answers the
question given in each sentence. (3.5 pts)
(Từ câu 1 đến câu 14, thí sinh chỉ viết mẫu tự ( A, B, C, hoặc D) đại diện cho câu trả lời
đúng vào phần ANSWERS)
1. Which word has the underline part pronounced differently from that of the others?
A. invited B. wanted C. ended D. liked
2. Which word has the underline part pronounced differently from that of the others?
A. bulb B. consumer C. plumber D. luxury
3. Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others?
A. restore B. environment C. electricity D. pollution
4. Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others?
A. highland B. thunderstorm C. flashlight D. typhoon
5. Remember to ______________ all the lights before you leave the rooms.
A. turn on B. look for C. go on D. turn off
6. Bill Gate, _______________ is known as the king of computer programs, is very rich.
A. that B. whose C. which D. who
7. “Shall we go to the cinema this evening?” – “_______________ .”
A. Not a bad idea. B. Not at all.
C. Why don’t you like it? D. You’re welcome.
8. _______________ is a visit to a place in one day.
A. Resort B. Day trip C. Homest D. Street food
9. _______________ there have been many changes in his life, he still remains a nice man.
A. Although B. Despite C. Because D. If
10. How can we express our _______________ to our parents?
A. behavior B. character C. feelings D. friendship
11. Tornadoes or funnel- shaped storms can suck up anything ______________is in their path.
A. whom B. who C. whose D. that
12. “ I passed the entrance exam into Vinh Loc B high school.” “ _______________ !”
A. I hope so B. All right C. Congratulations D. Thanks
13. Rainforests must be _______________ well so that we can get benefits from them.
A. preserved B. preservation C. preserve D. preservationist
14. Polluted water can directly do harm _______________ people’s health.
A. on B. for C. about D. to

II. Look at the signs. Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) for questions 15 and 16. (0.5 pt)
(Từ câu 15 đến câu 16, thí sinh chỉ viết mẫu tự ( A, B, C, hoặc D) đại diện cho câu trả lời
đúng vào phần ANSWERS)
15. What does the sign say?
A. Be careful with slippery road surface.
B. Falling rocks ahead here. ANSWERS
C. Road constructions ahead here.
D. Riverbank with no barrier ahead.
16. What does the sign say? 15.
A. school ahead
B. Y-intersection
16
C. right hand curve
D. pedestrian crossing

III. Read the following passage. Decide if the statements from 17 to 20 are True or False, and choose
the correct answers (A, B, C or D) for the questions 21 and 22.(1.5 pt).
(Từ câu 17 đến câu 20, thí sinh viết đầy đủ chữ True hoặc False vào phần ANSWERS và từ câu 21 đến
câu 22, thí sinh chỉ viết mẫu tự ( A, B, C, hoặc D) đại diện cho câu trả lời
đúng vào phần ANSWERS)

Ninety percent of earthquakes occur around the Pacific Rim, which is known as the “Ring of Fire”.
In 1995, a huge earthquake struck the city of Kobe in Japan. A large number of people were killed
when homes, office blocks, and highways collapsed.
The natural disaster called “Tidal waves” often occurs suddenly. They are the result of an
abrupt shift in the underwater movement of the earth. In the 1960s, a huge tidal wave hit
Anchorage, Alaska. The tidal wave travelled from Alaska to California.
17.Most of the earthquakes in the world occur in the Ring of Fire.
18.The earthquake in Kobe in 1995 caused severe damage.
19.A huge tidal wave travelled from California to Alaska.
20.There are three natural disasters in this passage.
21.Which is the best tittle for the passage? A NSWERS
A. Earthquakes B. Tidal waves C. Pacific Rim D. Natural disasters
22.The word "huge" means _______________ 1 7 T R UE.
A. major B. minor C. giant D. small

IV . Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage. 18.TRUE
(1.5
pts)
(Từ câu 23 đến câu 28, thí sinh chỉ viết mẫu tự ( A, B, C, hoặc D) đại diện cho câu trả lời 19.FALSEse
đúng vào phần ANSWERS)
Tet Nguyen Dan, more commonly known by its shortened name Tet, is the most important and
20.FALSE
popular holiday and __________(23) in Viet Nam. Tet takes __________(24) from the first day
of the first month of the Lunar calendar (around late January or early February) until at least the
21. D
third day. Many Vietnamese __________ (25) for Tet by cooking special holiday food and
cleaning their homes. There are a lot of customs practiced during Tet, like visiting a person’s
home on the first day of the new year, ancestral worshipping, wishing New Year’s greetings, 22. C
and giving __________ (26) money to children and elderly people. Tet is also an occasion for
pilgrims and family _________(27). During Tet, Vietnamese people visit temples and their ralatives
forgetting about the troubles of the past year and hoping ________(28) a better upcoming year. ANSWERS
23. A. activity B. parade C. festival D. occasion
24. A. place B. part C. care D. back
23. C
25. A. prepared B. prepare C. preparing D. to prepare
26. A. lucky B. luckily C. unlucky D. unluckily
27. A. relations B. reunions C. contacts D. joints 24.A
28. A. in B. on C. for D. at
25.B

26 A
V. Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence. (1.5 pt)
(Từ câu 29 đến câu 34, thí sinh phải viết từ cần điền vào phần ANSWERS bên dưới câu hỏi)
27.B
29. It was the world's large ________________ eruption in more than 50 years. (volcano)
28.C
30. If we keep on ___________the air, more and more people will cope with respiratory problems. (pollute)
31. The streets are filled with a ___________ atmosphere when Christmas day comes. (joy)

32. Many people were______________ killed in the tidal waves that year. (disastrous)

33. If we go on wasting water, there will be a ______________ of fresh water. (short)

34. ______________ are interested in the protection of the forest. (conserve)

ANSWERS

29. volcanic 30. polluting

31. joyful 32. disastrously
 33. shortage 34. conservationists

VI. Rearrange the groups of words in a correct order to make complete sentences. (0.5 pt)
(Từ câu 35 đến câu 36, thí sinh viết tiếp các nhóm từ và dấu câu theo đúng trình tự vào phần
ANSWERS bên dưới câu hỏi để hình thành câu hoàn chỉnh)

35. conserve the environment’s / save money and / Using less energy / helps us/ resources./
36. we should turn / leaving the room / and fans before / I think / off all the lights/./
ANSWERS
35. Using less energy helps us save money and conserve the environment’s resources
36. I think we should turn off all the lights and fans before leaving the room.
VII. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the
sentence printed before it. (1 pt)
(Từ câu 37 đến câu 40, thí sinh hoàn thành phần trả lời bên dưới mỗi câu)

37. Mr. Nam is my teacher. You saw him yesterday.

→ Mr. Nam____________________________________________________________________
38. Although the question was difficult, Huy answered it correctly.
 In spite of
39. Why don’t we collect waste paper for recycling?
→ I suggest that waste paper _____________________________________________________
40. Minh Hoang is proud of his father.
 Minh Hoang takes ____________

ANSWERS

37. → Mr. Nam, who you saw yesterday, is my teacher.

38.  In spite of the difficult question, Huy answered it correctly.
39. → I suggest that waste paper (should) be collected for recycling.
40.  Minh Hoang takes pride in his father.
ĐỀ 5
I. Choose the word / phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space or best answers the requirement in
each sentence. (3.5pts)

Answers: 1. B 2. D 3. A 4. C 5. B

6. A 7. B 8. C 9. B 10. D

11. B 12. C 13. C 14. D

II. Look at the signs. Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) for questions 15 and 16. (0.5 pt)

Answers: 15. A 16. B

III. Read the following passage. Decide if the statements from 17 to 20 are TRUE or FALSE, and choose
the correct answers (A, B, C or D) for the questions 21 and 22. (1.5pts)

Answers: 17. TRUE 18. FALSE 19. TRUE 20. FALSE 21. A 22 . A
IV. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage. (1.5pts)
Answers: 23. D 24. A 25. B 26. C 27. B 28. A

V. Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence. (1.5pts)

Answers: 29. unpolluted 30. conservationist 31. disappointed

32. Ultimately 33. Congratulations 34. developing

VI. Rearrange the groups of words in a correct order to make complete sentences. (0.5pt)

Answers:
35. We were disappointed that he never replied to our letter.
36. I think we should turn off all the lights and fans before leaving the room.
VII. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the
sentence printed before it. (1.0pt)

37. → They suggested that we should/ we wash hands to keep the corona virus away.
→ They suggested washing hands to keep the corona virus away.
38. → Because of the warm weather / Because of the fact that the weather was warm, we went camping in
Dalat.
39. → They had the dinning room cleaned.
→ The children are fond of/ interested in/ excited about going to the circus on the

ĐỀ 6
I. Pronunciation: 1pt (Mỗi câu đúng 0.25đ)
1. C 2. B 3. D 4. C

II. Choose the correct word or phrase (A, B, C, or D) that fits the space in each sentence.
(2,5 ms) Mỗi câu đúng 0.25đ
5. D 6. B 7. A 8. D
9. B 10. C 11. D 12. B
13. B 14. C 15. C 16. A

III. Supply the correct form of the word in the bracket:(1.5ms) (Mỗi câu đúng 0.25đ)
17. disastrous 18. finally 19. innovations
20. destruction 21. reduce 22. environmental

IV. Read the passage and choose the best answer A, B, C, or D to complete each gap : (1.5m)
(Mỗi câu đúng 0.25đ)
23. A 24.D 25.C 26. B 27. B 28.C

V. Read the passage then write True or False, choose the best answer A, B, C or D: (1.5ms)
( Mỗi câu đúng 0.25đ)

29. True 30. False 31. True 32. False 33. A 34. B

VI. Writing: 1,5ms

a/ mỗi câu đúng 0.25đ
35. They went on going rock climbing in the rain.
36. Although she has prepared many things for the coming typhoon, she is still worried.
37. Dang Thuy Tram’s Diary is a beautiful book which I’ve read twice.
  Dang Thuy Tram’s Diary, which I’ve read twice, is a beautiful book.
38. Mai suggested collecting these empty bottles for recycling.
 Mai suggested (that) we should collect these empty bottles for recycling.
Mai suggested (that) these empty bottles should be collected for recycling.

b/ mỗi câu đúng 0.25đ

39. One of the most urgent environment problems in the world today is the shortage of clean
water.
40. We don’t forget the typhoon which swept through our village five years ago.
ĐỀ 7
I. (1-14) Choose the word / phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space or best
answers the requirement in each sentence. (3.5 pts)
1.C 2.C 3.D 4.C 5.D 6.C 7.C 8.A 9.A 10. A 11.A 12.C 13.A
14.C

II. (15 - 16) Look at the signs. Choose the best answer (A, B, C, or D) for each sign.
(0.5pt)
15. D 16. D

III- Read the following letter. Decide if the statements from 17 to 20 are True or False,
and choose the correct answers (A, B, C or D) for the questions 21 and 22. (1.5 pt)
17.TRUE 18.TRUE 19.FALSE 20.FALSE 21.C 22.A

IV- (23 – 28) Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C, or D) that best fits the blank space in
the following passage. (1.5pts)
23.B 24.D 25.A 26.B 27.D 28.A

V- (29 – 34) Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence. (1.5 pt)
29. pollutant 30. inconsiderate
31. disastrously 32. innovations
33. nominated 34. safely
VI- (35 – 36) Rearrange the groups of words in a correct order to make complete
sentences. (0.5pt)
35. I'm amazed that she didn’t complain about the noise.
36.If we use much pesticide on vegetables, they will become poisonous and inedible.
VII- (37 – 40) Rewrite each of the following sentences in another way so that it means
almost the same as the sentence printed before it. (1pt)

37.The man about whom we are talking is a famous scientist.

38.Tom was disappointed that his girlfriend didn’t come to his graduation ceremony.
39.I suggest that banana leaves (should) be used to wrap food.
40. Since my son was careless, he broke the cup.
ĐỀ 8
I. Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from others (0.5pt)
1.B 2.A
II. Choose the word whose main stress pattern is not the same as that of the others (0.5pt)
3.C 4.B
 III.Choose the correct word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that fits the space in each sentence (2.5pts)
5. C 6. B 7. C 8. D 9. A
10. B 11. D 12. B 13. A 14. A
IV. Look at the sign/ picture. Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) for each sign/picture (0.5pt)
15. B 16. D
V. Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence (1.5pts)
17. necessary 18. celebrations 19. disastrous
20. consumption 21. completely 22. nominated
VI. Read the following passage. Decide if the statements from 23 to 26 are True or False and
choose the correct answers (A, B, C, or D) for the questions 27 and 28 (1.5pts)
23. True 24. False 25. False 26. True 27. D 28. B
VII. Choose the word(A,B,C or D)that best fits the blank space in the following passage (1.5pts)
29. D 30. D 31. B 32. D 33. C 34. A
VIII. Rearranging the group of words in a correct order to make complete sentences (0.5pt) 35.
The car does not only run effectively but it is economical as well.
36. You must remember to turn off the fan when you leave the classroom.
IX. Rewrite each of the following sentence in other way so that it means almost the same as the
sentence printed before it (1pt)
37. I suggest that the amount of water we use everyday (should) be reduced.
38. In spite of the heavy rain, they go on collecting trash along the beach.
39. If he works hard, he can improve his pronunciation quickly.
40. The schools which were destroyed in the storm have now been rebuilt.

ĐỀ 9
I. Find the word which has a different sound in the underlined part : (0.5 pt.)
1. C 2. A
II. Choose the word in each line that has different stress pattern from the rest : (0.5
pt.)
3. A 4. C
III. Choose the word / phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space or best answers: (2.5
pts.)
5. B 6. D 7. D 8. B 9. C
10. A 11. C 12. D 13. C 14. B
IV.Look at the sign/picture. Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) for each sign/picture:
(0,5 pt.)
15. D 16. C
V.Use the correct form of the words given in each sentence: (1.5 pts.)
17. humorous 18. Ultimately 19. conserve
20. pollution 21. decorated 22. disastrously
 VI.Read the following passage. Decide if the statements from 23 to 26 are True or False
and choose the correct answers (A, B, C or D) for the questions 27 and 28: (1.5 pts.)
23. False 24. True 25. False 26. True 27. D 28. A
VII.Choose the word (A, B, C, D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage:
(1.5 pts.)
29. B 30. D 31. C 32. A 33. A 34. B
VIII.Rewrite each of the following sentence in other way so that it means almost the same
as the sentence printed before it: (0.5 pt.)
35. I was really annoyed that I hadn’t been invited to the party.
36. We can save natural resources by using solar energy instead of coal, gas and oil.
IX.Rewrite each of the following sentence in other way so that it means almost the same
as the sentence printed before it: (1.0 pt.)
37. The television which my grandfather bought 20 years ago was stolen.
38. I suggest the amount of water we use everyday should be reduced.
39. If we recycle things, we will not waste natural resources.
If we recycle things, we will save natural resources.
If we don’t recycle things, we will waste save natural resources.
40. In spite of the bad weather, they participated in the charity program actively.

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I. Choose the correct word or phrase (A, B, C, or D) that fits the space in each sentence. (2.5pts)
Answers: 1. D 2. D 3. B 4. A 5. D
6. C 7. B 8. A 9. B 10. C
11. C 12. C 13. C 14. A
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II. Look at the sign/ picture. Choose the best answer (A, B, C, or D) for each sign/ picture. (0.5pt)
Answers: 15. A 16. D
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III. Read the following passage. Decide if the statements from 17 to 20 are True or False and choose the
correct answers (A, B, C, or D) for the questions 21 and 22. (1.5pts)

Answers: 17. FALSE 18. FALSE 19. FALSE 20. TRUE 21. B 22. D
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IV. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage: (1.5pts)

Answers: 23. A 24. B 25. D 26. B 27. D 28. B

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V. Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence: (1.5pts)

Answers: 29. conservationists 30. disastrously 31. considerate

32. shortage 33. heated 34. consumers
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VI. Rearranging the group of words in a correct order to make complete sentences. (0.5pt.)
35.  Taking showers can help us save water because baths use twice as much water as showers.
36.  I think washing your hands after using public services is extremely necessary.
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VII. Rewrite each of the following sentence in other way so that it means almost the same as the
sentence printed before it: (1 pt.)

37.  Although They don’t have time, they try to eat dinner together.
38.  The meal which My mother cooked yesterday was very delicious.
39.  Ba suggests that chicken should not be eaten to avoid being infected with birth flu.
39.  Because of the bad weather, he couldn’t go to school.
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I. Choose the word that does not have the same pronunciation of the underlined part as that in the rest
(0.5 m)
1.A 2. D

II. Choose the word that does not have the same stressed syllable as that of the rest. (0.5 m)
3. A 4. C

III. Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in each sentence (2.5 ms)
5. C 6. D 7. C 8. A 9.C
10. B 11. A 12. D 13. B 14. C

IV. 15. B 16. C

V. Supply the correct form of the word in bracket.(1.5ms)

17. consumption 18. encouragement 19. memorise/ memorize
20. reduce 21. informative 22. celebration

VI. Read the following passage. Decide if the statements from 23 to 26 are True or False and choose
the correct answer (A, B, C or D) for the questions 27 and 28 (1.5ms)

23. True
24.False
25. False
26.False
27.B
28.B

VII. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage (1.5ms)
Answers: 29. A 30. B 31. D 32. A 33. C 34. B
VIII. Rearrange the groups of words in a correct order to make complete sentences.(0,5 pt)

35. People need to limit the activities that cause pollution and damage to our environment.
36. Some scientists believe that mobile phones are responsible for some health problems.

IX. Rewrite each of the following sentence in other way so that it means almost the same as the
sentence printed before it.(1,0 pt)
37.  In spite of his broken leg, he managed to get out of the car.
38. The earthquake which struck Kobe in 1995 was very strong.
39.  I take pride in my father because of his generosity.
40. The doctor suggested (that) I (should) rest after a hard-working week.
ĐỀ 12
I. Choose the word / phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space or best answers
the requirementin each sentence. (3.5 pts)

1. C 2. B 3. D 4. A 5. D 6. C 7. B 8. C 9. D 10. A 11. B 12. A 13. A 14. D

II. Look at the signs. Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) for questions 1 5 and 16 (0.5 pt)

15. D 16. C
III. Read the following letter. Decide if the statements from 17 to 20 are TRUE or FALSE, and choose
the correct answers (A, B, C or D) for the questions 21 and 22. (1.5 pt)

17. TRUE 18. FALSE 19. TRUE 20. FALSE 21. A 22. C
IV. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage. (1.5 pts)

23. A 24. B 25. D 26. A 27. C 28. B

V. Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence. (1.5 pt)

29. shortage 30. Environmentalists 31. disastrous

32. inconsiderable 33. imagine 34. recently
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VI. Rearrange the groups of words in a correct order to make complete sentences. (0.5 pt)

35. As the energy prices have been on the increase lately, many people take bicycle trips to work.
36. My sister wants to be a preschool teacher because she likes children.
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VII. Rewrite each of the following sentences in another way so that it means almost the same as the
sentence printed before it. (1.0 pt)

37. She should turn down the amount of water her family uses.
38. The boy who always behaves politely to other people is good.
39. I suggested discarded materials should be reused to make something new.
40. If you study hard, you will pass the exam easily.
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I. Find the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation : (0.5pt)
1. D 2. D
II. Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from the others: (0.5pt)
3. A 4. B
III. Choose the word / phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space in each sentence. ( 2,5pts)
5. C 6. C 7. D 8. B
9. D 10. A 11. C 12. A 13. D 14. C
IV. Look at the sign / picture. Choose the best answer (A,B,C or D) for each sign / picture. (0,5pt):
15. B 16. B
V. Read the following passage. Decide if the statements from 17 to 20 are True or False and choose the
correct answers (A,B,C or D) for the questions 21- 22 . (1,5pts):
17. TRUE 18. TRUE 19. FALSE 20. FALSE 21. D 22. A
VI. Use the corret form the world given in each sentence. (1,5pts):
23. B 24. A 25. D
 26.C 27. B 28. C
VII. Choose the word ( A,B,C or D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage. (1,5pts):
29. priority
30. celebrate
31. innovations
32. ultimately
33. scientists
34. disastrous
VIII. Rearrange the groups of words in a corret order to make complete sentences. (0,5pt):
35. We haven’t met that boy since we left school.
36. Tuan has taken part in different activities in his town
IX. Rewrite each of the following sentence in other way so that it means almost the same as the
sentence printed before it. (1,0pt):

37. If you don’t drive more carefully, you will cause accidents/ If you drive more carefully, you will not cause
accidents/
38. Although their team played well, they lost the match
39. Because of the bad weather, we cancelled our trip.
40. I suggest we should reduce the amount of water we use everyday
ĐỀ 14
I. Choose the word whose underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others: (0.5 pt)
1. A 2. D

II. Choose the word whose main stress pattern is not the same as that of the others: (0.5 pt)
3. A 4. D

III. Choose the word / phrase (A,B,C or D) that best fits the space in each sentence. (2,5pts):
5. D 6. B 7. C 8. B 9. D
10. D 11. C 12. A 13. C 14. A

IV. Look at the sign / picture. Choose the best answer (A,B,C or D) for each sign / picture. (0,5pt):
. 15. A 16. D

III. Read the following passage. Decide if the statements from 17 to 20 are TRUE or FALSE, and choose
the correct answers (A, B, C, or D) for
the questions 21 and 22: (1.5pts)
17. True 18. True 19.False 20. True
21. B 22. A

IV. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage:
(1.5pts)
23. B 24. C 25. A 26. B 27. C 28. D

V. Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence. (1,5pts):
29. coastal 30. celebrated 31. Safely 32. installation
33. unhappy 34. Conservationists

VII. Rearrange the groups of words in a correct order to make complete sentences. (0,5pt):
35. Why don’t we put garbage bins around the schoolyard ?
36. We should take a shower instead of a bath to save energy

VI. Rewrite each of the following sentence in other way so that it means almost the same as the
sentence printed before it. (1,0pt):
 37. If you don’t keep calm, you’ll fail in your driving test.
If you keep calm, you won’t fail in your driving test.
38. I've got a friend who prefers wearing traditional costumes on important occasions.
39. They take pride in their school uniform.
40. Because of an accident, we had to take a longer route.

ĐỀ 15
I / 1D 2C 3B 4A
II/ 5B 6D 7C 8B 9D 10C 11D 12 B 13C
14C 15D 16B 17B 18B 19A 20D 21D 22A
23 FALSE 24 FALSE 25TRUE 26 FALSE 27C 28D
29. feelings 30. unpolluted 31. conserve 32. effectively
33. carelessness 34. destroyed
REWRITE
1. The best way to reduce the garbage is to reuse and recycle things

36. We can save for the same money by conservation more energy than we can produce
37.
 If he studies hard, you will pass the entrance examination

38. I suggest that these plastic bags should be taken to the nearest recycling center

39. Because of the awful weather, they had to cancel their picnic.

40. I’ll never forget my good students, whom I am so proud of.

ĐỀ 16
I. Choose the most suitable words to fill in the blanks of the following sentences (3.5pts)
1. A 2. C 3. D 4. B 5. D 6. B 7. D
8. D 9. D 10. A 11. C 12. C 13. B 14. D
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II. Look at the sign / picture. Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) for each sign/ picture (0.5pt)
15. C 16. B
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III. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage (1.5pt)
17. A 18. B 19. A 20. C 21. D 22. D
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IV. Read the following passage. Decide if the statements from 17 to 20 are True or False, and choose the
correct answers (A, B, C or D) for the questions 21 and 22 (1.5pt)
23. TRUE 24. TRUE 25. FALSE 26. TRUE 27. A 28. B
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V.Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence (1.5pt)
29. destroyed 30. proud 31. environmentalists
32. effectively 33. eruption 34. unpolluted
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VI. Rearrange the groups of words in the correct order to make complete sentences (0.5pt)
35. Minh still remembers the man who taught him to play the guitar when he was a boy.
36. You can save a lot of energy by turning off household appliances that are not in use.
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VII. Rewrite each of the following sentences in another way so that it means almost the same as the
sentence printed before it (1.0pt)
37. Lan suggested that Nam should use paper cups instead of plastic cups.
38. Den Vau, who is famous for his song called “ Nau An Cho Em, is a successful rapper.
39. Despite being angry, he tried not to scold his daughter.
40. Vietnamese people take pride in their traditional celebrations.
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I. Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others (0.5 pts)
1. A. installed B. composed C. impressed D. raised
2. A. mind B. bike C. fit D. tidy
II. Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the others (0.5 pts)
3. A. different B. appliance C. category D. humorous
4. A. distinguish B. generous C. considerate D. acquaintance
III. Choose the best option (a, b, c or d) of each sentence (2.5 pts)
5. Birthday is one of the family _______________.
A. festivals B. parades C. members D. celebrations
6. I think we should isolate the people _______________ have covid-19 to cure.
A. which B. whom C. who D. whose
7. Mid Fall Festival is a _______________ festival for Vietnamese children.
A. effective B. different C. joyful D. important
8. The 2nd exam is coming. _______________, Ba still plays games all day.
A. But B. Therefore C. However D. So
9. _______________ the boy is sick, he tries to go to school.
A. Because B. Since C. As D. Although
10. Boys account _______________ 60% of the students in our school.
A. for B. of C. about D. in
11. Let's congratulate Thy _______________ her promotion.
A. with B. on C. in D. through
12. Phong: "Your new hair style looks great, Chau!" - Chau: "_______________.”
A. OK B. I think so C. Good idea D. Thanks a lot
13. Minh: "I've passed the exam to Grade 10, Mom!" - Mrs. Thoa: "_______________.”
A. So have I B. I have too
C. Congratulations! I'm proud of you D. I hope so
14. Was the movie "Parasite" _______________ for an Oscar?
A. taken B. recognized C. nominated D. accepted
IV. CAUTION SIGNS- WARNINGS: Look at the signs. Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) for each
sign (0.5 pts)
15. What should you do if you see these words on the garbage bin?
A. Put recyclable things into it.
B. Not put recyclable things into it.
C. Not put garbage into it.
D. Put garbage and recyclable things into it.

16. What does the sign say?

A. Departures.
B. Arrivals.
C. Delays.
D. There's a hotel ahead.

V. Choose and circle the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the passage (1.5 pts)
In a breakthrough, scientists have found an economically viable way to (17)__________ fuel from water by
splitting it into oxygen and hydrogen. Just as solar light can generate electricity, the water splitting process
could do the same via the generation of clean chemical fuel such as hydrogen. "It is already (18)__________
possible to split water in this way", researchers said. The world is now (19)__________ five major issues for
humanity - energy, environment, water, food security and public health. Global warming is ranked first and it is
all resulting (20)__________ burning fossil fuels because that is where carbon dioxide comes from. To reduce
this, you have to find clean, renewable energy and hydrogen equals clean energy. It's part of the solution - if
we really can (21)__________ water into two that will be one scientific solution for the future of sustainable
energy supplies, hydrogen would be a (22)__________ clean fuel over petrol in foreseeable future.
17. A. do B. study C. create D. destroy
18. A. scientifically B. scientific C. science D. scientist
19. A. meeting B. looking C. facing D. having
20. A. of B. to C. by D. from
21. A. divert B. transfer C. require D. split
22. A. synthetic B. promising C. obvious D. hopeful
VI. Read the passage then decide whether the statements that follow arc True or False (1.5 pts)
Tet, or the Lunar New year, is the largest and most important traditional celebration in Vietnam. The
Vietnamese celebrate Tet sometimes between late January and early February, depending on the lunar
calendar. It’s a national holiday and celebration can last from seven to ten days. All over the country, millions
of people travel long distance to celebrate Tet with their families. In big cities like Ho Chi Minh City, Ha Noi,
Hue, etc, … there are popular events including flowers festivals, light shows, dragon dances, puppet shows,
book fairs, classical music performances and even cake making contests. There are also some amazing
fireworks displays.
23. No other celebration in Viet Nam is as important as Tet. TRUE
24. People have to go to work during Tet. FALSE
25. Family members who live apart try to be together at Tet. TRUE
26. There are many activities at Tet. TRUE
27. The best topic for the passage is _______________.
A. An important festival B. Happy Year C. Tet in Viet Nam D. Tet
28. The word "amazing" is the nearest in meaning to _______________.
A. happy B. surprising C. joyful D. enormous
VII. Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence (1.5 pts)
29. Tuan is one of the most effective ____ACTIVISTS__________ in the charity programs. (act)
30. His sense of humor ________DISTINGUISHES_________ him from others. (distinct)
31. There is a ____SHORTAGE________ of food and shelter in the refugee camps. (short)
32. Jogging is a very ____ENERGETIC______ form of exercise. (energy)
33. We shouldn't use natural resources _____WASTEFULLY_______. (waste)
34. Mrs. Smith has kindly ___PROVIDED_________ a picnic lunch for volunteers. (provision)
VIII. Rearrange the words in the correct order (0.5 pts)
35. suggest / by bike / going to school / I / to save energy /. //
 I suggest going to school by bike to save energy.
36. and generous man / by all his friends / My father is / a considerate / who is loved /. //
 My father is a considerate and generous man who is loved by all his friends.
IX. Rewrite the sentences so that they are nearest in meaning to the sentence (1.0 pt)
37. Although Mr. Lam has worked for many years, he can’t buy himself a house.
 In spite of working for many years, Mr. Lam can’t buy himself a house.
 In spite of the fact that Mr. Lam has worked for many years, he can’t buy himself a house.
38. This is the student. He helped me fix my bike yesterday.
 This is the student who helped me fix my bike yesterday.
39. Ngoc can improve her English speaking skill by practicing with native speakers.
 If Ngoc practises with native speakers, she can improve her English speaking skill.
40. I think we shouldn’t use electricity to catch fish.
 I suggested that electricity shouldn’t be used to catch fish.
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I. Pronunciation: ( 1pt)
Answers: 1. B 2.C 3. D 4. B
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II. Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C, or D) that best fits the space or best answer the requirement in
each sentence: (2.5pt)
Answers: 5. A 6. A 7. B 8. C 9.D 10. D 11. C 12. C 13. A 14. B
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III. Look at the signs. Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) for each sign: (0.5pt)
Answers: 15. D 16. A
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IV. Supply the correct form of the word in bracket : ( 1.5pt)
Answers:
17. enormously 18. activists 19. volcanic
20. unpolluted 21. distinguishes 22.consumption
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V. Reading the passage carefully and decide if the statements from 23 to 28 are True of False and
choose the correct answers (A, B, C or D) for the questions 23 and 28. (1.5pts)
Answers 23. False 24. True 25. False 26. True 27. D 28. B
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VI. Read the passage and choose the best answer among A, B, C or D: (1.5pts)
Answers: 29. D 30.A 31. C 32. B 33. D 34. C
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VII. Rearrange the groups of words in a correct order to make complete sentences.(0.5pt)
Answers:
35. Nuclear power is not only expensive but also dangerous to our environment.
36 Our parents were happy to hear that all of us had made considerable progress.
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VIII. Rewrite the following sentences without changing their meanings: (1.0pt)
Answers:
37. -> Although she was hungry, she didn’t want to eat fast food.
38. -> The policeman who/that gave me directions was friendly.
39. -> The children are looking forward to going to the circus
40. -> If we do exercises regularly, we will make us healthier.
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ĐỀ 19
I. PHONETICS .(1 pt)

A. Choose the word whose underline part is pronounced differently from that of the others :
1.A. composed B. nominated C. decorated D. complimented
2.A. conserve B. pesticide C. check D. protect
Answers: 1. _____ 2. _____
B. Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the others
3.A. communicate B. effectively C. efficiency D. innovation
4.A.decorate B. nominate C. describe D. celebrate
Answers: 3. _____ 4. _____
II. CHOOSE THE WORD OR PHRASE (A,B,C OR D) THAT BEST FITS THE BLANK SPACE IN
EACH SENTENCE . (2,5PTS)
5. _________the night before Christmas, Santa Claus enters each house to give children gifts.
A. In B. On C. At D. Since
6. My piano playing doesn’t seem to improve _________ I’ve been practicing every day for an hour.
A. as B. but C. despite D. although
7.This laptop is much more user-friendly, but it costs___________ the other one.
A. as many as B. twice as much as
C. twice as many D. so much as
8. I send this letter to the one _____ feelings for me are so strong that no words love can describe them.
A.whom B. whose C. when D. which
9. Vicky and the boss are in his company now
The boss : “Don’t forget to ____________the computers when stopping working in the office”
Vicky : “ Thanks, I will ”

A. shut down B. shut up C. turn down D. turn on

10.Tom and Linda are talking about jobs they would like to choose.
Tom:“I think working as a doctor is a challenging job.” Linda:“______”
A. It’s a good idea. B. Not at all.
C. I’m sorry,but I agree with you. D. That’s exactly what I think
11.Nancy and James are talking about their school days.
Nancy:"I think school days are the best time of our lives."
James:“__________.We had sweet memories together then."
A. Absolutely B. That's nonsense C. I'm afraid so D. I doubt it
12.Don’t ____________ or our environment will become a second junk- yard.

A. leave B. stop C. litter D. drop

13.Our teacher ________Nam on his excellent performance at school.

A. awarded B. congratulated C. encouraged D. nominated
14. What a (an) ______young lady! She often understands as well as gives her friends sincere advice on how
to solve their troubles.
A. humorous B. active C. considerate D. traditional
Answers:5. _____ 6. _____ 7. _____ 8. _____ 9. _____10. _____ 11. _____ 12. _____
13. _____ 14. _____
III. LOOK AT THE SIGN / PICTURE . CHOOSE THE BEST ANSWER (A,B,C OR D ) FOR EACH
SIGN/PICTURE . (0,5PTS)
15. What does the sign say?
A. Your luggage can be left unattended.

B. It is dangerous to dive here.

C. Personal information will be stolen here.

D. This place is not for searching food

16 . What does the sign mean?

A. You must be careful with drunk drivers.

B. You should be careful since there is a pub ahead.

C. You shouldn’t drive under influence of drugs.

D. You mustn’t drive a car or ride a motorbike after drinking beer or wine.
Answers: 15. _____
16. _____
IV. READ THE FOLLOWING PASSAGE . DECIDE IF THE STATEMENTS FROM 13 TO 16 ARE
TRUE OR FALSE AND CHOOSE THE CORRECT ANSWERS (A,B,C OR D) FOR THE
QUESTIONS 17 AND 18 (1.5PTS):
Hue Festival is a big cultural event of Hue City that is held every two years. There is a week (usually in
April, May or June) for each festival season which is the occasion to honor cultural and historical values of that
Vietnam's former capital city. The first Hue Festival took place in 2000.

At the beginning of Hue Festival, visitors can enjoy a colorful and grand opening ceremony with unique
performances of several art groups from Vietnam and other countries. During the festival, there are variety of
cultural events taking place such as Hue Poetry Festival, Massive Street Arts Performances, the Dialogue of
drums and percussion instruments, Art Exhibitions, the Week of Vietnam’s historical films. Otherwise, visitors
can come and explore some traditional values of Vietnam at Gastronomy Quarters, Traditional Kite Flying
Festival or watch “Ao Dai” Grand Show, “Oriental night” Show, and sporting activities like boat race, human
chess, etc. Especially, the ancient scenery of Nguyen Dynasty is also reproduced and provides tourists an
insight into Vietnam’s feudal era. Some typical events include Nam Giao Offering Ritual, Xa Tac Offering
Ritual, the Royal Refined Music of Hue which was recognized as a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible
Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in 2003.

Hue Festival is well-known as an international festival where cultures of many countries converge together as
well as where Vietnamese traditional and cultural values are widely presented to the world.

17. Hue Festival is usually held in April every year.

18. “Ao Dai” Grand Show is one of the events in the festival.

19. The ancient scenery of Dinh Dynasty is also reproduced and provides tourists an insight into Vietnam’s
feudal era.
 20. The Royal Refined Music of Hue was recognized as a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of
Humanity by UNESCO. 21. What is the article written about?

A. Hue Festival B. Vietnamese traditional and cultural values

C. The Royal Refined Music of Hue D. Some sporting activities in Hue

22. When did the first Hue Festival happen?

A. 2001 B. 2000 C. 2003 D. 2020

Answers: 17. ___false_____18. __true______19. __false______20. ___true_____21. ____A____22.

____B___
V. CHOOSE THE WORD (A,B,C OR D) THAT BEST FITS THE BLANK SPACE IN THE
FOLLOWING PASSAGE . (1,5PTS)
The first (23) ………… of heavy storm sticks in my mind forever. That was a nice afternoon on my
summer vacation four years ago. When I was fishing on the field near my grandmother’s house, suddenly
black clouds came. The sky turned dark, (24) ………… it was sometimes lightened with bolts of lightning like
electricity running through the sky. Winds became stronger and stronger, and it started raining heavily. I felt
scared and yelled out. I tried to run as quick as possible to find (25)………… . Ten minutes later, I got home
and looked like a drowned rat. My grandmother asked me to change wet clothes to avoid (26)………… a cold
and then brought me a cup of hot tea and some cupcakes. Looking out the window, I saw some trees falling
(27) ………… and some house roofs being blown off by fierce winds. Thunder made the hair on my head stick
straight up every time. I got on my bed, (28)………… under a soft blanket and soon fell into sleep. At the time
I woke up, the storm had gone. The sun shined again; however, the feeling of something terrible lingered on
my mind. Until now I still feel frightened whenever I think of the first time being caught in a storm.
23.A. forecast B. impression C. experience D. detail
24.A. but B. so C. though D. since
25.A. highland B. funnel C. circle D. shelter
26.A. have B. catching C. get D. feeling
27.A. up B. in C. into D. down
28.A. lie B. lay C. lain D. lied
Answers: 23. __________24. __________25. __________26. __________27. __________28. _________
VI. USE THE CORRECT FORM OF THE WORD GIVEN IN EACH SENTENCE .(1.5PT)
29.Water is going all over the floor because of the _______DRIPPING_________ faucet. (drip)

30. I’m ______ENORMOUSLY________ grateful for your help. (enormous)

31. They had a crop failure because they used ______INEFFECTIVE________ methods. (effect)

32. My first _____PRIORITY_______ is to pass the 10th grade entrance exam. (prior)

33. I was surprised to find my name on the list of ____NOMINEES________ . (nominate)

34.Jogging is a very _______ENERGETIC __________ form of exercise. (energy)

Answers: 29. __________ 30. __________ 31. __________

32. __________ 33. __________ 34. __________

 VII. REARRANGE THE GROUPS OF WORDS IN A CORRECT ORDER TO MAKE COMPLETE
SENTENCES (0.5PT):
35. mark the beginning of /for thousands of years/ celebrations to/ /a new year / There have been /./
 There have been celebrations to mark the beginning of a new year for thousands of years
36. of fresh water / if we go on / a shortage / wasting water / in a few decades / There will be /./

There will be a shortage of fresh water in a few decades if we go on wasting water

VIII. REWRITE EACH OF THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE IN OTHER WAY SO THAT IT MEANS
ALMOST THE SAME AS THE SENTENCE PRINTED BEFORE IT . (1PT)
37. Nowadays ,our environment is very polluted ,so we should teach our young students how to take care for
the environment .

 I suggested that our young students should be taught how to take care for the environment ( because our
environment is very polluted )

38.She failed the talent show although her performance was wonderful ,

 Despite her wonderful performance , she failed the talent show

39. It is my opinion that you should spend more time practicing English.

 If I were you , I would spend more time practicing English

40. I like listening “ Cat Doi Noi Sau “ song after a long day at work because it is very relaxing

 “Cat Doi Noi Sau “ song , which I like listening after a long day at work , is very relaxing.