36 ĐỀ LUYỆN THI TIẾNG ANH VÀO LỚP 10 CÁC TRƯỜNG THCS TRÊN TOÀN QUỐC NĂM 2023

36 ĐỀ LUYỆN THI
VÀO LỚP 10 CỦA
CÁC TRƯỜNG THCS
TOÀN QUỐC 2023
[Document subtitle] CÓ ĐÁP ÁN CHI

TIẾT


THCS LẠI XUÂN
Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently
1.A. strange
B. plane
C. space
D. planet
2.A. decided
B. disappeared
C. claimed
D. freed
Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose main stress position is placed differently
3.A. electricity
B. identified
C. Compulsory
D. priority
4. A. Hurricane
B. tornado
C. Tropical
D. celebrate
Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct preposition that completes the sentence.
5. Susan bought her book ____________ $20 but mine cost me $25.
A. save for

B. in
C. at
D. for
Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct adverb particle that completes the sentence.
6.You can ......................a word in a dictionary if you don’t know what it means.
A. give up
B. look into
C. come over
D. look up
Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase to complete each of the sentences.
7.The average...................................pays 27 p a day in water rates.
A. Housemate
B. household
C. Housekeeper
D. homestead
8. I would like you…..........……the plants for me at the weekend.
A.to water
B.water
C.watering
D.watered
9.Solar energy ___________ by many countries in the world in the future.
A. use
B. will use
C. will be using
D. will be used
10.This small dictionary ....................................80000 words.
A. Makes
B. Consists
C. comprises
D. Uses

Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word.
11.It’s wonderful to climb up high mountains.
A. terrible
B. Awfully
C. terribly
D. terrified
Make letter A, B, C or D to indicate the part that is incorrect.
12. Mary, as well as her friends, haven’t finished the homework.
A
B
C
D
A. Mary
B.as well as
C.homework.
D. haven’t
13.The path was made by walkers which crossed the mountains each summer.
A
B
C
D
A. each
B. which
C.was made
D.crossed
Read the following passage and mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word that best completes
each blank.
English is the first language of many people in countries outside the United Kingdom. When you (1)
__________ speakers of English from around the world, you immediately notice that they do not all speak
in the same way. There are also some (2) __________in the words they use, including the names of

common objects that are part of everyone’s daily life. Although pronunciation and vocabularyare not the
same everywhere, it is interesting that English speakers fromopposite sides of the world can understand
eachother quite easily. It does not seem to matterwhere they learnt the language. And of course this is one
reason why speakers of other languages are keen onlearning English too. If you know English, you are
more likelyto be able to study (3)__________ work in all sorts of exciting places, such as the United
States or Australia.
14. A. recognize
B. meet
C. find
D. attend
15 A. changes
B. corrections
C. differences
D. mistakes
16.A. or
B. and
C. but
D. so
Read the following passage and mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
questions that follow.
A pilot cannot fly by sight alone. In many conditions, such as flying at night and landing in dense fog, a
pilot must use radar, an alternative way of navigating. Since human eyes are not very good at determining
speeds of approaching objects, radar can show a pilot how fast nearby planes are moving. The basic

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principle of radar is exemplified by what happens when one shouts in a cave. The echo of the sounds
against the walls helps a person determine the size of the cave. With radar, however, the waves are radio
waves instead of sound waves. Radio waves travel at the speed of light, about 300,000 kilometers in one

second. A radar set sends out a short burst of the radio waves. Then it receives the echoes produced when
the waves bounce off objects. By determining the time it takes for the echoes to return to the radar set, a
trained technician can determine the distance between the radar set and other objects. The word “radar”,
in fact, gets its name from the term “radio detection and ranging”. “Ranging” is the term for detection of
the distance between an object and the radar set. Besides being of critical importance to pilots, radar is
essential for air traffic control, tracking ships at sea, and for tracking weather systems and storms.
17. What is the main topic of this passage?
A. Alternatives to radar.
B. History of radar.
C. The nature of radar.
D. Types of ranging.
18. According to the passage, what can radar detect besides locations of objects?
A. Weight
B. Shape
C. Size
D. Speed
19. Which type of waves does radar use?
A.radio
B. heat
C. tidal
D. sound
20. The word tracking in the passage most closely means _______.
A. ranging
B. repairing
C. searching for
D sending.
21. What might be inferred from the passage about radar?
A. It takes the place of a radio.
B. It was developed from a study of sound waves.
C. It has improved navigational safety.

D. It gave birth to the invention of the airplane.
Make letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the given one.
22: “Why don’t we go out for dinner tonight?” said Jim.
A. Jim promised to go out for dinner that night.
B. Jim refused to go out for dinner that night.
C. Jim denied going out for dinner that night.
D. Jim suggested going out for dinner that night.
23. It’s a pity I can’t speak English fluently.
A.I wish I could speak English fluently.
B.I wish I can speak English fluently.
C.I wish I couldn’t speak English fluently.
D.I wish I would speak English fluently.
24. Peter always gets up late, so he has no time for breakfast.
A. Peter would have time for breakfast if he doesn’t get up late.
B. If Peter gets up early, he will have time for breakfast.
C. If Peter got up early, he would have time for breakfast.
D. Unless Peter got up late, he wouldn’t have time for breakfast.
25. Kuala Lumpur is the largest city in Malaysia.
A. No other city in Malaysia as large than Kuala Lumpur.
B. No other city in Malaysia is as large as Kuala Lumpur.
C. Any other city in Malaysia is large than Kuala Lumpur.
D. All are correct.
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THCS PHÙ NINH
Mark the letter A,B,C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from
that of the others in each group.

1. A. ocean
B. practice
C. reduce
D. force
2. A. plumber
B. bulb
C. consumer
D. luxury
Mark the letter A,B,C or D to indicate the word whose main stress position is placed differently from
that of the others in each group
3. A. installation
B. environment
C. separation
D. innovation
4. A. internet
B. holiday
C. headmaster
D. attractive
Mark the letter A,B,C or D to indicate the correct position or adverbparticle that complete the sentences
5. That is last year's telephone directory. It's .......... date now.
A. into
B. out of
C. besides
D. out
6. Congratulate you ……… winning the game
A. into
B. on
C. with
D. out
Mark the letter A,B,C or D to indicate the word SIMILAR in meaning to the underlined word.

7. The teacher gave some suggestions on what could come out for the examination.
A. hints
B. symptoms
C. effects
D. demonstration
Mark the letter A,B,C or D to indicate the correct word or phrases to complete the sentences.
8. They are completely short of water now. A number of people have died because of this____
A. shorten
B. short
C. shortage
D. shortly
9. In order to save electricity, an ordinary 100-watt light bulb can be replaced by ______bulb .
A. a energy saved B. a saving energy C. an electric save D. an energy-saving
10. Twenty miles………. a long way to walk.
A. are
B. am
C. is
D. were
11. I suggest that you __________work harder on your pronunciation .
A.should
B. can
C. would
D. could
Mark the letter A,B,C or D to indicate the part that is incorrect
12. Nam asked Mai what he can do to helpher.
A. help
B. asked
C. her
D. can
13. I look forward to hearfrom my sister in Japan.

A. look
B. hear
C. in
D. from
Read the following passage and mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word that best completes
each blank
These days, it is impossible to open a newspaper without reading about the damage we are doing to the
environment. The Earth is being threatened and the future looks bad. What can each of us do? We cannot
clean (14)______ our polluted rivers and seas overnight. Nor can we stop the disappearance of plants and
animals. But we can stop adding the problem while scientists look for the answers.
It may not be easy to change your lifestyle completely. But some steps are easy to take: cut down the
amount of driving you do, or use as little plastic as possible. It is also easy to save (15)…….., which also
reduces household bills. We must all makepersonal (16)…….to work for the future of our planet if we
want to ensure a better world for our grandchildren.
14. A. up
B. in
C. on
D. to
15. A. energy
B. water
C. natural
D. health
16. A. decisive
B. decide
C. decision
D. decisively
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of
the questions that follow
For many people the language of the Internet is English. "World, Wide, Web: Three English Words" was
the name of an article by Michael Specter in the New York Times a few years ago. The article went on to

say: "If you want to take full advantage of the Internet, there is only one real way to do it: learn English."
In general, it is not difficult to learn to use Internet services. But although Internet services are rather easy
to use, you will have considerable difficulties if you are not familiar with English. In fact, knowledge of

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English is one of the most important aspects that help you use the Internet. Learning to use a new Internet
service may take a few hours, a few days, or some weeks, but it takes years to learn a language so that
you can use it fluently and confidently. Of course, when you know some English, you can learn more just
by using it on the Internet. But at least your English should be good enough to understand commonly used
words and to know what to do on the Internet.
17. Which of the following languages is considered the language of the Internet by many people?
A. Korean
B. Japanese
C. Chinese
D. English
18. According to the article by Michael Specter, what should you do to take full advantage of the
Internet?
A. Learn English
B. Learn to use the Internet services
C. Learn the names of some websites
D.Learn computers
19. Learning to use Internet services is often ________A. easy
B. difficult
C. complicated
D.excited
20. Learning to use a language fluently and confidently may take________.
A. a few days
B. a few years

C. a few weeks
D.a few months
21. If you do not know English very well, you will______ when using the Internet.
A. have many difficulties
B. be laughed at
C. have to learn how to use Internet services for a few weeks
D.be excited
Mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the given one
22. She was so busy that she couldn’t answer the phone.
A. Because she was very busy, she couldn’t answer the phone.
B. Because she was very busy, she could answer the phone.
C. Although she was very busy, she couldn’t answer the phone.
D. Although she was very busy, she could answer the phone.
23. Although the traffic was bad yesterday, I arrived at the meeting on time.
A. So the traffic was bad yesterday, I arrived at the meeting on time.
B. Because the traffic was bad yesterday, I arrived at the meeting on time.
C. Since the traffic was bad yesterday, I arrived at the meeting on time.
D. Though the traffic was bad yesterday, I arrived at the meeting on time.
24. Study harder or you won’t pass the exam.
A. If you don’t study harder , you will fail the exam.
B. Unless you study harder, you will pass the exam.
C. Only if you study harder, you will fail the exam.
D. If you don’t pass the exam, you will have to study harder.
25. The apartment is big. The rent is high.
A. The bigger the apartment is, the high the rent is.
B. The bigger the apartment is, the higher the rent is.
C. The bigger the apartment is, the highest the rent is.
D. The bigger the apartment is, the higher the rent.

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THCS HỢP THÀNH
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently
1. A. champagne
B. check
C. cheese
D. choose
2. A. rather
B. ethnic
C. although
D. without
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word
3. A. dormitory
B. economic
C. reputation
D. inspiration
4 .A. musician
B. designer
C. mechanic
D.engineer
Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word.
5. She had a cozy little apartment in Boston.
A. uncomfortable
B. warm
C. lazy
D. dirty
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct preposition that complete the sentence.

6. We want people to be aware…………………… problem of pollution.
A. to
B. in
C. of
D. with
7. I can p……………..with most things but I can’t stand noisy children.
A. Put aside
B. put on
C. put up
D. put off
Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase to complete each of the sentences.
8. She would rather he………………. here on time.
A. comes
B. came
C. come
D. coming
9. Mai didn’t hear the phone. She........................
A. used to sleep
B. slept
C. sleeps
D.was sleeping
10. He was a strict …………………, he asked me a lot of questions.
A. examination
B. examine
C. examiner
D. examining
11. “Would you mind if I smoked here?” “- ……………”
A. I prefer you didn't
B. No, I wouldn't
C. I'm sorry I can't

D. Yes, I would
Make letter A, B, C or D to indicate the part that is incorrect.
12. I like the diamond ring Mary is wearing it.
A. it
B.like
C. ring
D.is wearing
13. All of the windows in my house was broken in the earthquake.
A. windows
B.the
C. was broken
D.all of
Read the following passage and mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word that best
completes each blank.
Our oceans are becoming extremely polluted. Most of this (14) ……………comes from the lands, which
means it comes from people. Firstly, there is raw sewage, which is pumped directly into the sea. Many
countries, both developed and developing, are guilty of doing this.(15)…………..., ships drop about six
million tons of garbage into the sea each year. Thirdly, there are oil spills from ships. A ship has an
accident and oil leaks from the vessel.
This is not only pollutes the water, but it also kills marine life. Next, there are waste materials from
factories. Without proper regulations, factory owners let the waste run directly into the rivers, which leads
to the sea. And finally, oil is washed from the land. This can be the result of (16)……………or a deliberate
dumping of waste.
14. A. polluting
B. pollute
C. polluted
D. pollution
15. A. secondly
B. so
C. because

D. however
16. A. carefulness
B.carelessness
C. carefully
D. carelessly
Read the following passage and mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of
the questions that follow.
A UFO (Unidentified Flying Object) is any object flying in the sky which cannot be identified by the
person who sees it. Sometimes the object is investigated. If people can still not figure out what the
object is after an investigation, it is called a UFO. If they figure out what the object is, it can no longer
be called a UFO because it has been identified.
Even though UFOs can be anything, people often use the word UFO when they are talking about alien
spacecraft. Flying saucer is another word that is often used to describe an unidentified flying object.

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Studies estimate that 50%-90% of all reported UFO sightings are identified later. Usually 10%-20% are
never identified. Studies also show that very few UFO sightings are hoaxes (people trying to trick other
people). Most UFOs are actually natural or man-made objects that looked strange. 80%-90% UFOs are
identified as one of three different things: astronomical causes (for example: planets, stars, or meteors);
aircraft; balloons 10%-20% of UFOs are other causes (such as birds, clouds, mirages, searchlights, etc.)
17. What does the word “figure out” in paragraph 1 mean?
A. explain
B. observe
C. calculate
D. require
18. Another word used to describe a UFO is _________.
A. spacecraft
B. astronaut

C. flying saucer
D. cooking oil
19. How many percents of all reported UFO sightings are not identified?
A. 10%-20%
B. 20%-30%
C. 30%-50%
D. 80%-90%
20. Most of UFOs are identified as one of the following things except _________.
A. clouds
B. balloons
C. rains
D. stars
21. Which of the following sentences is NOT true?
A. Over half of all reported UFO sightings are identified.
B. UFO is often used to talk about alien spaceships.
C. UFO means Unidentified Flying Object.
D. Many UFO sightings are hoaxes.
Make letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the given one.
22. Study harder or you won’t pass the exam.
A. Only if you study harder, you will fail the exam.
B. Unless you study harder, you will pass the exam.
C. If you don’t study harder, you will fail the exam.
D. If you don’t pass the exam, you will have to study harder.
23. China is the largest country in the Asia.
A.No other country in the Asia is as large as China
B. No other country in the Asia is as large than China
C. Any other country in the Asia is larger than China
D. China is as large as other countries in the China
24. We couldn’t go out because the weather was so bad.
A. It was so bad a weather that we couldn’t go out.

B. It was such a bad weather that we couldn’t go out.
C. It was so bad weather that we couldn’t go out.
D. It was such bad weather that we couldn’t go out.
25. “Don’t stay up late. You should go to bed early,” Peter told me.
A. Peter told me not to stay up late and promised to go to bed early.
B. Peter promised not to stay up late and told me to go to bed early.
C. Peter told me not to stay up late and advised me to go to bed early.
D. Peter told me to not stay up late and advised me to go to bed early.
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THCS QUẢNG THANH
Mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from
that of the others in each group.
1. A. climate
B. tropical
C. official
D. combat
2. A. month
B. smooth
C. mouth
D. wreath
Mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose main stress position is placed differently from
that of the others in each group.
3. A. pesticide
B. electric
C. pollution
D. consumer

4. A. department
B. correspond
C. occasion
D. embroider
Mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word.
5. Because Jack defaulted on his loan, the bank took him to court.
A. failed to pay
B. had a bad personality
C. was paid much money
D. paid in full
Mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct preposition or adverb particle that completes the
sentences
6. All visitors were impressed……………the beauty of Ha Long Bay.
A. by
B. in
C. of
D. for
7. Every year I love helping my dad put_______ the decorations around the house.
A. on
B. up
C. in
D. off
Mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase to complete each of the sentences
8. Children should have their eyes...............regularly
A. test
B. to test
C. tested
D. being test
9. When her husband was in the army, Mary …………….to him twice a week.
A. was reading

B. wrote
C. was written
D. had written
10. It would be…………….to switch the machine off at night.
A. economical
B. economize
C. economic
D. economy
11. “I’m taking my first exam next week.” - “ ________” .
A. Congratulations
B. Good luck
C. Well done
D. Cheers
Mark letter A,B, C or D to indicate the part that is incorrect
12. Each ofthe boys in my class join the football team.
A. join
B. of
C. team
D. the boys
13. The waiter whom served us yesterday was polite and friendly.
A. wasB. the C. friendly
D. whom
Read the following passage and mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word that best
completes each blank.
Everyone wants to reduce pollution but the pollution problem is as complicated as it is (14)____. It
is complicated because much pollution is caused by things that benefit people. For example, exhaust from
automobiles causes large percentage of air pollution.
But the automobile provides transportation to millions of people. Factories discharge much of the material
that pollutes air and water, but factories give employment to a large number of people. Thus, to end or
greatly reduce pollution immediately people would have to stop using many things that benefit them. Most

people do not want to do that, of course. (15)_____pollution can be gradually reduced in several ways.
Scientists and engineers can work to find ways to lessen the (16)_________ of pollution that such things
as automobiles and factories cause. Governments can pass and enforce laws that require businesses and
individuals to stop, or cut down on certain polluting activities.
14. A.serious
B.seriousness
C. seriously
D. serioused
15. A. And
B. So
C. Therefore
D. But
16 A. number
B. amount
C. way
D. figure
Read the following passage and mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
questions that follow.
Smoking causes lung cancer, which is the number one cancer among men. Ninety percent of the people

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who get lung cancer die. Smokers have six times as much cancer of the mouth, tongue, and throat as
nonsmokers. Smokers have twice as much heart disease. Smoking gives people breathing problems. It
also harms the stomach. Smoking causes one million early deaths in the world every year.
Smokers breathe smoke out into the air. They breathe it out on their children and on their wives or
husbands. Children whose parents smoke have more breathing and lung problems than other children.
Women who are married to smokers are likely to have lung cancer than those married to nonsmokers.
All of these facts from research show that smoking is bad. So why do people smoke?

17. What is the number one cancer among men?
A. Lung cancer
C. Mouth cancer
B. Throat cancer
D. Tongue cancer
18. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a smoking harm?
A. It causes heart disease
B. It affects people’s brain
C. It harms the stomach
D. It causes lung cancer
19. What does the word it in line 6 refers to?
A. smoking
B. air
C. smoke
D. breath
20. Who are more likely to have lung cancer and lung problems?
A. People who live in the city.
B. People who live with smokers.
C. People who live with non- smokers
D. People who live in the country.
21. What is the main idea of this passage?
A. The reasons for smoking
B. Harms that smoking does to nonsmokers
C. Harms that smoking does to the smokers themselves
D. Smoking harms
Make letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the given one.
22. In spite of not speaking French, Mike decided to settle in Paris.
A. Eventhough Mike didn’t speak French, but he decided to settle in Paris.
B. Mike decided to settle in Paris despite he didn’t speak French.
C. Mike decided to settle in Paris though the fact that not speaking French.

D. Although Mike didn’t speak French, he decided to settle in Paris.
23. Unless he phones her immediately, he won’t get any information.
A. If he doesn’t phone her immediately, he gets any information
B. If he phones her immediately, he won’t get any information.
C. If he doesn’t phone her immediately, he will get any information.
D. If he doesn’t phone her immediately, he won’t get any information.
24. Helen earns nearly as much money as her boss.
A. Helen’s boss earns a bit less than she does.
B. Helen’s boss earns a little more than she does.
C. Helen earns more money than her boss.
D. Helen’s boss earns as much as she does.
25. “Why don’t we go out for dinner tonight?” said Jim.
A. Jim suggested going out for dinner that night.
B. Jim refused to go out for dinner that night.
C. Jim denied going out for dinner that night.
D. Jim promised to go out for dinner that night.
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THCS AN SƠN
1. Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently
A. chemical
B. chasm
C. orchard
D. orchestra
2. Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently
A.failure
B. fairly

C. faithful
D. fainted
3. Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose main stress position is placed differently
A. politics
B. deposit
C. conception
D. occasion
4. Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose main stress position is placed differently
A. Japan
B. Iraq
C. Brazil
D. Norway
5. Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word.
What is the word anxious about? Why?
A.no worry
B. cool
C. confident
D. happy
6. Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct preposition that completes the sentence.
She goes ____________ a lot. She hardly ever spend an evening at home
A. out
B. down
C. along
D. over
7. My old electric bike _______ several times this year.
A.has repaired
B.has been repaired C. repairs
D. is repaired
Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase to complete each of the sentences.
8. Instead of _______ about the good news, Peter seemed indifferent.

A. to be excited
B. exciting
C. to excite
D. being excited
Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase to complete each of the sentences.
9. The gradual rise in the Earth’s temperature is known as _____.
A.global warmth
B. warming globe C. global warming D. warm globe
Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase to complete each of the sentences.
10. He grew up very quickly and soon he was ______ his brother.
A.more heavier than
B. as heavy as
C. so heavy than
D. too heavier than
Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase to complete each of the sentences.
11. He spoke _____ in order to make his points ______ to understand.
A.slow/ easy
B. slow/easily
C. slowly/ easily
D. slowly/easy
Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase to complete each of the sentences.
12. Peter: “Can you come for dinner tonight?”
Jill: “_______. I have a lot of things to do.”
A. I'm afraid not
B. I agree
C. God idea
D. It's all right
13. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction.
A explorer in Africa is going to explain to you what to do if a large animal like a Rhino attacks you
A

B
C
D
14. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction.
I’ll think you should take your credit card just in case you run out of cash.
A
B
C
D
Read the following passage and mark letter A, B, C, or D
"My home is in the air - I do an enormous amount of traveling. It is a fast life and full of work, but I like
it and that is the only way (15)_________ me. Everything is tiring - music, traveling - but what can I do?
I am not used to complaining. It is hard to imagine now that I will ever be very long in one place. My
home town is on the Caspian Sea. There is sea, wind, sun and too many tourists and hotels. I have my
own flat with four or five rooms, but I am seldom there. If I am there for a day or two, I prefer to (16)
_____________ with my mother and grandmother. They live in a small house, but it is very comfortable
and my mother cooks for me. I like good, simple food.
I have no wife, no brothers or sisters and my father died when I was seven. He was an engineer and I don’t
(17) _________him very well. He liked music very much and wanted me to become a musician."
15. A. to
B. for
C. in
D. by
16. A. go
B.stay
C. do
D. spend

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17. A.see
B. know
C. remind
D. remember
Read the following passage and mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
questions that follow.
Before a joint session of Congress in 1918, President Woodrow Wilson outlined his plan for a post-World
War I peace settlement. Known as the Fourteen Points, Wilson's plan is best remembered for its first point,
which declared that international diplomacy should be conducted in the open that quiet, unpublicized
diplomacy should be made illegal. Wilson believed that public diplomacy would end the threat of war by
preventing immoral national leaders from secretly plotting aggressive actions against others.
Although Wilson was a highly intelligent and well-meaning mat lacked insight into the complexities of
international politics. Contrary to Wilson’s belief, war rarely results from the -behind- the scene plotting
of unscrupulous national leaders. Rather, war usually stems from unrest disagreements among nationsdisagreements over territory, access to resources, and so forth. Even if quiet diplomacy could be
eliminated, these disagreements would still remain, as would the threat of war.
18. What is the second paragraph of this passage primarily about?
A. a post-World War I peace settlement
B. the actual causes of war
C. diplomacy’s role in international politics
D. disagreements among nations
19. Which of the following situations is the author most likely agrees that war between country A
country B would result from?
A. an agreement by a leader in country A to tax imports from third country.
B. disagreements among nations.
C. a dispute over ownership of a piece of land bordering both countries.
D. a secret alliance made between country A and another country.
20. Why does the author say that open diplomacy would not prevent w
A. Quiet diplomacy will always be a part of international relations.
B. War breaks out because immoral rulers make decisions in secret.

C. International relations are too complex to be conducted in public eye.
D. Open diplomacy is not a solution to the problems which lead to war.
21. Which of the following is the author most likely to discuss next?
A. An example of a war that resulted from territorial or resources dispute.
B. Wilson’s domestic policies in the post- World War I period
C. The impact of import taxes on foreign trade relations
D. The events leading up to World War I
22.According to the passage, when would the threat of war still remain?
A.
Even if quiet diplomacy could be flourished
B.
Even if quiet diplomacy could be enhanced
C.
Even if quiet diplomacy could be abolished
D.
Even if quiet diplomacy could be developed
Make letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the given one.
23. We stay in that hotel despite the noise.
A. We stayed in the noisy hotel, we liked it.
B. The hotel was not noisy, so we stayed there.
C. The noise kept us staying in the hotel.
D. Although the hotel was noisy, we stayed there.
24. Sam was lazy, so he lost his job.
A.Sam lost his job because his being lazy.
B. Sam lost his job because of he was lazy.
C. Sam lost his job because he was lazy
D. Sam lost his job because his laziness.
25. Study hard or you’ll fail in the next exam.
A. Unless you study harder, you’ll fail in the next exam.
B. You won’t fail in the next exam without studying hard.

C. You don’t study hard and you’ll fail in the next exam.
D. If you study hard, you’ll fail in the next exam.
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THCS CHÍNH MỸ
Mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from
that of the others in each group.
1. A. although
B. laugh
C. cough
D. enough
2. A. thought
B. ought
C. though
D. brought
Mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose main stress position is placed differently from
that of the others in each group.
3. A. Hinduism
B. religion
C. collect
D. relation
4. A. unidentified
B. conclusive
C. decisive
D. mysterious
Mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the preposition that complete each of the sentences.
5. After discussion, we all agree _______ our partners on this new project.

A. at
B. in
C. with
D. for
6. Sorry I’m late. The car broke …………. on the way here.
A. down
B. over
C. round
D. about
Mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word.
7. The natural habitats of many species have been destroyed all over the world.
A. prevented
B. damaged
C. preserved
D. broken
Make letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase to complete each of the sentences.
8. People in Vietnam usually make a lot of ________ for Tet.
A. decorative
B. decorational
C. decoration
D. decorations
9. Joana: "I'm sorry I've broken your favourite vase." Emma: "_______"
A. Don't mention it.
B. You’re welcome.
C. It's not your problem.
D. Don't worry about it.
10. The final examination______ next month.
A. will be held
B. is held
C. is being held

D. be held
11. I remember______ you before but I have forgotten your name.
A. meet
B. to meet
C. meeting
D. met
Mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the part that is incorrect.
12. The director is the man whom is wearing a suit with a red tie.
A red tie
B. with
C. whom D. wearing
13. The price of coffee were low last month, but everyone knows that it is going to go up this month.
A. knows
B. it
C. going
D were
Read the following passage and mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word that best
completes each blank.
What kind of music do you enjoy? Some people like going to classical concerts, and listening to an
orchestra. The musicians wear very formal clothes, and the audience is silent until the end of the (1)
________Perhaps you are a rock music fan. Rock concerts are often held at football grounds or in parks.
Members of the audience dance to the music, or sing the songs. (2) ________music is played at weddings
and parties in many countries, and some people make their own music and home. Nowadays we hear
music in shops and lifts, and many people carry their own music with them, (3) _______ even listen to
music when they study. Music is everywhere!.
14. A. action
B. performance
C. music
D. happening
15.A. Traditional

B. Nation
C. Historical
D. Ancient
16.A. and
B. or
C. because
D. but
Read the following passage and mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
questions that follow.
Living in the country is something that people from the city often dream about. However, in reality, it has
both advantages and disadvantages.

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There are certainly many advantages to living in the country. First, you can enjoy peace and quietness.
Moreover, people tend to be friendlier. A further advantage is that there is less traffic, so it is safer for
young children.
However, there are certain disadvantages or drawbacks to life outside the city. First, because there are
fewer people, you are likely to have few friends. In addition, entertainment is difficult to find, particularly
in the evening. Furthermore, the fact that there are fewer shops and services means that it is hard to find
jobs. In short, it can be seen that the country is more suitable for some people than others. On the whole,
it is often the best for those who are retired or who have young children. In contrast, young people who
have a career are better provided in the city.
17. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Disadvantages of living in the country
B. Good points of living in the country
C. Advantages of living in the country
D. Good and bad points of living in the country
18. The word “certainly" in bold is closest in meaning to ______

A. exactly
B. definitely
C. frequently
D. slowly
19. How many advantages does living in the country have?
A. four
B. two
C. three
D. one
20. Why is living in the country safer for young children?
A. Because there are fewer people.
B. Because there are few shops.
C. Because there are few services.
D. Because there is less traffic.
21. Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?
A. The country is only suitable for retired people
B. There are fewer shops and services in the country.
C. It’s hard to find entertainment in the country.
D. People in the country tend to be friendlier than people in the city.
Mark Letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the given one.
22. Although Mary was sick, Mary insisted on going to work.
A. If Mary hadn’t been sick, she would have insisted on going to work.
B. Mary was sickness but she insisted on going to work.
C. In spite of her sickness, Mary insisted on going to work
D. Mary was sick so she insisted on going to work
23. Unless he takes these pills, he won't be better.
A. Unless he doesn’t take these pills, he won’t be better
B. If he takes these pills, he won't be better.
C. If he doesn’t take these pills, he will be better.
D. He won’t be better if he doesn’t take these pills.

23. Lan broke the glass because of her carelessness.
A. Because Lan was careless, she broke the glass.
B. Because Lan did carelessly, so she broke the glass.
C. Because Lan got carelessness, therefore she broke the glass.
D. Because Lan made carelessness, she broke the glass.
25. “Will you help me move the chair, please?” Jane asked me
A. Jane asked me if I helped to move her chair.
B. Jane asked me helping to move her chair.
C. Jane asked me whether I help to move the chair.
D. Jane asked me to help her move the chair.

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THCS THIÊN HƯƠNG
Mark letter A,B, c or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from
that of the others in each group.
1. A. option
B. question
C. federation
D. mention
2. A. ordered
B. cried
C. published
D. sprayed
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose main stress position is placed differently from
that of the others in each group.
3.A. designer B. mechanic C. engineer D. musician

4. A. carriage
B.typhoonC. freedomD. plumber
Mark letter A, B, C or D indicate the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word.
5. Math and Literature are compulsory subjects with every student in Vietnam.
A. favorite
B. love
C. optional D. required
Mark letter A, B , C or D to indicate the correct preposition or adverb particle that completes the
sentences.
6. The boys are fond_________ playing soccer
A. about
B. of
C. with
D. to
7. I can’t go with you because I have to look_________ my younger sisster.
A. about
B. after
C. for
D. at
Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase to complete each of the sentences.
8. He’s phoning his mother. This is the second time he ______ her this morning.
A. has phoned
B. is phoning
C. phoned D. is going to phone
9. It takes me fifteen minutes ______ to work every day
A. go
B. going
C. went
D. to go
10. She worried…………about her exam and couldn’t focus on her revision.

A.
constantly
B. practically
C. decidedly
D. effectively
11.“ Let me congratulate you on your success in the race” - “_____.”
A. You are welcome
B. You’re right
C. Great idea.
D. Thank you.
Mark letter A,B, C or D to indicate the part that is incorrect.
12. The answerwere knownby most of the class.
A
B
C
D
13. Were you able to find the person who wallet you found?
A
B
C
D
Read the following passage A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word that best completes each blank.
These days it is impossible to open a newspaper without reading about the damage we are doing to the
environment. The Earth is being threatened and the future looks bad. What can each of us do? We cannot
clean up our polluted rivers and seas overnight, nor can we stop the (14) …. of plants and animals. But
we can stop adding to the problem while scientists look for answers. It may not be easy to change your
lifestyle completely. (15) ….. ,some steps are easy to take: cut down the amount of driving you do, or use
as little plastic as possible. It is also easy to save energy, which also (16)……household bills. We must
all make a personal decision to work for the future of our planet if we want to ensure a better world for
our grandchildren.

14.A. appear
B. disappear
C. appearance
D. disappearance
15.A. Because
B. But
C. Therefore
D. Howeve
16.A. reduces
B. supplies
C. increases
D. adds
Read the following passage and mark letter A,B, C or D
Sometimes people add to what they say even when they don’t talk. Gestures are the “silent language”
of every culture. We point a finger or move another part of the body to show that we want to say. It is
important to know the body language of every country or we may be misunderstood. In the United states
, people greet each other with a handshake in a formal introduction. The handshake must be firm. If the
handshake is weak, it is a sign of weakness or unfriendliness. Friends ma place a hand on the other’s

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arm or shoulder. Some people, usually women, greet friend with hug. Space is important to Americans.
When two people talk to each other, they stand two and half feet away at an angel, so they are not facing
each other directly. Americans get uncomfortable when a person stands too close. They will move back
to have space. If Americans touch another person by accident, they say, “ Pardon me” or “excuse me.”
Americans like to look the other person in the eyes when they are talking. If you don’t do so, it means
you are bored, hiding something, or are not interested. But when you stared at someone, it is not polite.
Learning a culture’s body language is sometimes confusing. If you don’t know what to do, the safest
thing is to do is to smile.

17.What can be the best title of the passage?
A. Body language
C. Greeting Others in Americans
B. Americans’ language.
D. “ Silent language” of American Culture.
18. According to the passage, in an informal introduction, Americans greet each other………………
A. by facing each other directly.
C. by placing a hand on each other’s arm or shoulder.
B. with a handshake.
D. by looking the other person in the eyes.
19. In the context of the passage, what does “ by accident” mean?
A. intentionally
C. voluntarily
B. deliberately
D.unintentionally.
20. Which of the following is false ?
A. It is important to know the body language of every country.
B. When Americans talk to each other, they do not face each other directly.
C. To Americans, if you look the other person in the eyes when you are talking, it means you are bored,
hiding something or are not interested.
D. Americans feel uncomfortable when a person stand too close.
21. From reading the passage, it seems that………
A. learning a culture’s body languages is always embarrassing.
B. every culture has its own body language.
C. every country has the same “ silent language”
D. people shouldn’t talk because their gestures are meaningful.
Mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the given one.
22. We couldn’t go swimming because the sea was too rough.
A. The sea was not calm. However, we still went swimming
B. We could go swimming because of the rough sea.

C. We went swimming although the sea was very rough.
D. The sea was very rough. Therefore, we couldn’t go swimming.
23. It was raining heavily. My close friend went to school.
A. Though it was raining heavily, my close friend went to school.
B. It was raining hard, so my close friend went to school.
C. My friend didn’t go to school though it was raining heavily.
D. Because it was raining heavily, my close friend went to school
24. Hurry up or we will miss the train.
A. If you will hurry up, you won’t miss the train.
B. If you hurry up, you will miss the train.
C. If you don’t hurry up, you will miss the train.
D.If you won’t hurry up, you will miss the train
25. This bag is more beautiful than that one.
A. That bag is not as beautiful as this one.
B. This bag is as beautiful as that one.
C. That bag is more beautiful than this one.
D. That bag is as beautiful as this one
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THCS CAO NHAN
*Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part i in each group.
1.A.intestine
B.mind
C.spine
D.reliable
2.A.angry
B.needy

C.supply
D.country
*Choosethewordthatitsmainstressisplaceddifferentlyfromtheothers.
3.A.successful
B.announcement
C.ignorant
D.experience
4.A.disadvantaged
B.environment
C.advertisement
D.unfortunate
* Choosetheword(A,B,CorD)thatbestcompletesthesentence.
Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct preposition that completes the sentence.
5.Thunder kept me________sleeping well atnight.
A.for
B.off
C.from
D.over
6. That is your response___________this forum.
A.about
B.for
C.with
D.to
Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word SIMILAR in meaning to the underlined word.
7. Mother Teresa devoted herself to caring for the sick and the poor.
A. spent
B. contrituted
C. gave up
D. dedicated
Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase to complete each of the sentences.

8.Luckily,Igotsome_________adviceonhowtomakeapresentationon‘Forabetter
community’frommyclassteacher.
A.useless
B.useful
C.usefulness
D.uselessness
9.These______childrenencountermanyproblemsandreallyneedourhelp.
A.disadvantaged
B.advantaged
C.disadvantage
D.advantage
10.I’vebeenanightowl__________uplateforyears,hittingthesheetsanytimebetween12and 3a.m
A.finishing
B.getting
C.staying
D.waking
11.Listen!There'ssomeoneatthedoor.I____thedoorforyou.
A.amgoingtoopen B.amopening C.open
D.willopen
Make letter A, B, C or D to indicate the part that is incorrect.
12. The teacher suggested that I could buy a good dictionary.
A
B
C
D
13. Measles are an infectious disease that causes fever and small red spots.
A
B
C
D

*Read the following passage and mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word that best
completes each blankindicatethe
Our oceans are becoming extremely polluted.Most of this pollution comes(14)_________theland,which
means it comes from people. Firstly,there is rawsewage,Which is pumped directly into the sea.Many
counties,(15)_________developed and developing, are guilty of doing this. Secondly, ships drop about
6 million tons of garbage Into the sea eachyear.Thirdly,(16)_________are oilspills fromships. A ship
has an Accident and oilleaks from the vessel.This not only pollutes the water, but it also kills Marine
life. Next, there are waste materials fromf actories. Without proper regulations, factory owners let the
waster undirectly into the rivers,which then leads to the sea. And unfortunately, oil is washed from the
land. This can be the result of carelessness or a deliberate dumping of waste.
14.A.for
B.by
C.from
D.with
15.A.between
B.both
C.consist
D.with
16.A.there
B.they
C.you
D.we
ReadthefollowingpassageandmarktheletterA,B,CorD
WITCHDOCTORING

Many early ideas about thecauses and cures of illness seem ridiculous to us today.
Yetin some respects the medicineman of uncivilized tribes used the method for curing
Sick persons which are known to have had real value.In early time when people becameill,
they turned for help to the medicineman of The tribe. It was generally believed that sickness
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wascaused by evilspirits, and it was the medicineman’s task to drive these bad spiritsout
ofthe sick man.To do this, he would try to frighten them away by making loud noise and
wearing frightening masks. Usually he would chant
magic words, sings pecial songs,and
performed special dances. Nearly always he
used aparticular kind of
plant which
was supposed to
bearemedy for a particular sickness.
Some of the secures used
by the medicinemen did help.The
plants which these early doctors
used were
frequently drugs now understood to be medicinalorpain- relieving. The respect and
confidence which the people had in their medicineman gave sick person shope and helped
them feel better.
17. Which not directly stated, it can be reasoned from the article that________
A.witch doctors have always failed.
B.witch doctors have never failed.
C.witch doctors might have cured some people.
D.witch doctors were really ridiculous people.
18. The article as a whole is about________
A.medicinal plants
B.uncivilized doctoring
C.magic chants.
D.sick tribe people
19. Which of the following sentences is TRUE?
A.Medicinemen always worked in silence.

B.Medicinemen sang to invite back the Spirit of Health.
C.Medicinemen wore masks to frighten the sick persons.
D.The life of tribal people in early time was very hard.
20. Which of the following sentences is NOT TRUE?
A.Savage tribes believe that illness was caused by evil spirits.
B.Medicinemen often used special plants in making their cures.
C.Every thing that medicinemen did is now known to be dangerous.
D.Medicinemen sometimes performed dances.
21. Theword“THEM”in the second paragraph refers to
A.evilspirits
B.sickpersons
C.other medicinemen
D.magicwords
Make letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the given one.
22. No matter how hard I tried, I couldn't open the door.
A. Although I tried very hard, I couldn't open the door.
B. Although I tried very hard, I could open the door.
C. In spite of I tried very hard, I couldn't open the door.
D. I couldn't open the door, even though trying very hard.
23. I am too old now; otherwise, I will apply for that post.
A. If I were not too old, I would apply for that job.
B. If I would not be too old, I would apply for that job.
C. If I was not be too old, I will apply for that job.
D. If I am not too old, I will apply for that job.
24. My sister lives far from home. She doesn’t have a mobikephone to call up the relatives.
A. She wishes she had a mobikephone to call up the relatives.
B. She wishes she has a mobikephone to call up the relatives.
C. She wishes she would have a mobikephone to call up the relatives.
D. If only she would have a mobikephone to call up the relatives.
25.The toy cat is 50.000 dong. The toy dog is, too.

A. The toy dog is the same price as the toy cat.
B. The toy dog is different from the toy cat.
C. The toy cat is more expensive than the toy dog.
D. The toy cat is not as expensive as the toy dog.
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THCS THỦY SƠN
Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from
that of the others in each group.
1.
A. suggestion
B. edition
C. pollution
D. limitation
2.
A. bulb
B. plumber
C. bill
D. label
Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose main stress position is placed differently from that
of the others in each group.
3.
A. monster
B. button
C. failure
D. canal
4.

A. politics
B. deposit
C. conception
D. expensive
Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word SIMILAR in meaning to the underlined word.
5.She had a cozy little apartment in Boston.
A. large
B. warm
C. few
D. small
Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct preposition that completes the sentence.
6. I tried to prevent the dog ______ running into the fence.
A. against
B. to
C. from
D. for
7. She got married ______ the age of 25.
A. on
B. of
C. in
D. at
Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase to complete each of the sentences.
8. He has been very interested in doing research on _______ since he was at high school.
A. biology
B. biological C. biologist
D. biologically
9. _______, women are responsible for the chores in the house and taking care of the children.
A. On tradition
B. Traditionally
C. Traditional

D. With traditional
10. The wedding party ______ held at the Rex Hotel, now.
A. is being
B. is
C. will be
D. is going to be
11. Minh: “Let me congratulate you on your nomination. ”Nam: “______”
A. Well done.
B. That’s an excellent nomination.
C. Thank you very much.
D. Congratulations!
Make letter A, B, C or D to indicate the part that is incorrect.
12. It is her dog, that often bite people.
A. that
B. it
C. bite
D. her
13. That is the girl whom I loveher very much
A. love
B. whom
C. the
D. her
Read the following passage and mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word that best completes
each blank.
Our oceans are becoming extremely polluted. Most of this pollution comes from the land, which
(14) ___ it comes from people. Firstly, there is raw sawage, which is pumped directly into the sea. Many
countries, both developed and developing, are guilty of doing this. Secondly, ships drop about sixmillion
tons of garbage into the sea each year. Thirdly, there are oil spills from ships. A ship has an accident and
oil leaks from the vessel. This not only pollutes the water, (15) ___ it also kills marine life. Next, there
are waste materials from factories. Without proper regulations, factory owners let the waste run directly

into the rivers, which then leads to the sea. And finally, oil is washed from the land. This can be the result
of (16) ___ or a deliberate dumping of waste.
14.
A. mean
B. means
C. is meaning
D. meant
15.
A. so
B. and
C. but
D. then
16.
A. care
B. careless
C. carelessly
D. carelessness
Read the following passage and mark letter A, B, C, or D
Fiction is the writing of a story or text that is not true. It can be written in the form of either poetry
or prose. Poetry is a style of writing in which short lines form verses. Often, words at the end of these
lines rhyme, like "bed" and "red." We call a group of verses about one subject a "poem." Prose writing

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does not have verses, nor does it rhyme. It uses sentences and paragraphs. Prose is used in magazine
articles, newspaper stories, short stories, and books.
Prose fiction has existed since ancient times, but most early fiction was actually written as poetry.
Scholars disagree about the date of the first prose fiction book, or novel. Some scholars classify fictional
stories from ancient Greece and Rome as the earliest novels. Others claim there were novels in Asia as

early as the 6th century. These early novels were mostly short adventure stories about fictional characters.
In Europe, prose fiction began to seriously challenge poetry in the 16th century. A Spanish author,
Cervantes, wrote Europe's first prose novel in the early 1600s. However, longer novels, like
Cervantes's Don Quixote, did not become very popular until the 1700s. By that time, there were more
printing presses, and more people knew how to read. In addition, more people had money to buy these
books. Today, the vast majority of fiction is written in prose rather than in poetry.
17. What does the word "It" in paragraph 1 refer to?
A. Fiction
B. Non-fiction
C. Poetry
D. Prose Question
18. What can we learn about newspaper stories from paragraph 1?
A. They are usually written in paragraphs.
B. They are usually written in verse.
C. They are usually written in rhyme.
D. They are usually written by scholars.
19. The word "classify" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. write
B. call
C. teach
D. learn
20. What can be inferred from the second paragraph?
A. The date of the earliest known novel is not easy to determine.
B. Prose fiction has been very popular since long ago.
C. Poetic fiction has not been around since ancient times.
D. The date of the earliest known novel is the sixteenth century.
21. The topic discussed in paragraph 3 is about _________.
A. when poetry became dominant in Europe.
B. when Cervantes became an important author.
C. when prose began in Spain.

D. when prose became dominant in Europe.
Make letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the given one.
22. She asked me: “Why do you have to do this work?
A. She asked me why I had to do that work.
B. She asked me why I did have to do that work.
C. She asked me why do I have to this work.
D. She asked me why I have to do this work.
23. She often goes to school late because she lives very far from school.
A. As she lives very far from school, so she often goes to school late.
B. Since she often goes to school late, she lives very far from school.
C. She lives very far from school, so she often goes to school late.
D. She lives such far from school that she often goes to school late.
24. He is too short to play basketball.
A. If he is not short, he could play basketball.
B. If he were not short, he could play basketball.
C. If he were not short, he will play basketball.
D. If he were short, he could play basketball
25. Noone in our class is as intelligent as Vinh.
A. Vinh is twice as intelligent as we are in our class.
B. Vinh is more intelligent in our class.
C. Vinh is the most intelligent boy in our class.
D. The more intelligent Vinh is, the more intelligent we are.
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THCS MỸ ĐỒNG
Choose the word in each group that has the underlined, italic part pronounced differently
1.A. dripped

B.racked
C.replaced
D.received
2. A. bread
B. break
C. steak
D. great
Mark letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs
3. A.pleasant
B. famous
C. suppose
D. mother
4. A. amazing
B. following
C. covering
D. finishing
Mark letter A, B, C or D to indicatethe correct preposition or adverb
5. I was very impressed ________ the efficiency of the staff
A. to
B.on
C. by
D. in
6. The material called jean was named_________ sailors from Genoa.
A. after
B. as
C. of
D. out
Mark letter A, B, C or D to indicatethe word SIMILAR in the meaning
7. People were arriving in great numbers.
A.small

B. large
C. little
D. unknown
8. It started raining an hour ago. Has it stopped ................yet?
A.to rain
B. rained
C. raining
D. rain
9. Was that movie ______ for an Oscar?
A.
taken
B.accepted
C. recognized
D. nominated
10. This car is ………… than mine.
A.not so expensive
B. as expensive
C. more rich
D. less expensive
11. Dick: “Do you mind if I open the window?” Mary: ______. It’s raining
A. I’d prefer you didn’t
B. I’d prefer you did
C. Go ahead
D. Yes, please
Mark letter A, B ,C or D to indicate the part that is incorrect
12. Lan and Huong are really interesting inplayingchess.
A. In
B. are
C. Interesting
D. playing

13. The consultant which was hired to advise us never really understood our situation.
A.us
B. to
C. which
D. understood
Read the following passage and mark letter A, B, C, or D
Everyone wants to reduce pollution. But the pollution problem is as complicated as it is serious.
It is complicated (1)_____________ much pollution is caused by things that benefit people. For example,
exhaust from automobiles causes a large percentage of all air pollution. But the automobiles provide
transportation for millions of people. Factories discharge much of material that pollutes air and water, but
factories give employment to a large number of people.
Thus, to end or greatly reduce pollution immediately, people would have to stop using many things that
(2)_____________them. Most of the people do not want to do that, of course. But pollution can be
gradually reduced in several ways. Scientists and engineers can work to find ways to lessen the amount
of pollution that such things as automobiles and factories cause. Governments can pass and enforce laws
that require businesses and (3)___________________ to stop, or cut down on certain polluting activities.
14. A. that
B.so
C. because
D. while
15. A. benefit
B. harm
C. motivate
D. encourage
16. A. surroundings
B. individuals
C. traffic
D.commercials
Read the following passage and mark letter A, B, C, or D
Today I'd like to begin a discussion on the problem of the heating up the earth. First, we'll touch on the

relationship between fluorocarbons and the ozone layer. You probably remember that the ozone layer is
the protective shield around the earth. It is important to all life, because it filters out harmful ultraviolet
light from the sun. Ozone itself, a form of oxygen, is regularly made by the action of the sun in the
upper atmosphere. It is also regularly destroyed by natural chemical processes.
The problem now is that too much of the ozone layer is being destroyed. Scientists suspect that certain
chemicals, such as fluorocarbons, are contributing to the depletion of the ozone layer. And how do we
use fluorocarbons? The most common uses are in spray cans and cooling systems. The chemical

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pollution from these fluorocarbons can account for some of the ozone losses that have been reported.
There are, however, new studies linking the sun itself to the depletion of the ozone layer. We'll go into
that new study more next time.
17. Who is the most likely speaker?
A. A mechanic
B. A doctor
C. A professor
D. A chemist
18. What is the speaker’s main topic?
A. Air-conditioning systems
B. Ultraviolet light
C. The use of spray cans
D. Fluorocabons and the ozone layer
19. What is the most important purpose of the ozone layer?
A. Protecting the earth
B. Providing fluorocabons
C. Shielding the sun
D. Destroying chemicals
20. What is the ozone layer made from?

A. Shields
B. Fluorocabons
C. Oxygen
D. Ultraviolet light
21. What will the speaker probably discuss next?
A. The sun as a cause of ozone layer depletion.
B. How to make air conditioners with fluorocabons
C. Harmful effects of ultraviolet light.
D. The make-up of the ozone layer
Make the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentences that is CLOSET in meaning
22. The policeman said, “Please show me your driving license.”
A. The policeman ordered me to show him my driving license.
B. The policeman asked me to show him your driving license.
C. The policeman asked me show him my driving license.
D. The policeman ordered me to show him your driving license.
23. Although his leg was hurt, he managed to drive a car.
A. His leg was hurt. However, he managed to drive a car.
B. Despite his hurt leg, he managed to drive a car.
C. His leg was hurt. But he managed to drive a car.
D. In spite of the fact that his hurt leg, he managed to drive a car.
24. She doesn’t have much money now, but she wants to buy a house in Vinhomes.
A. If she had much money, she will buy a house in Vinhomes.
B. If she has much money, she will buy a house in Vinhomes.
C. If she had much money, she would buy a house in Vinhomes.
D. If she has much money, she wants to buy a house in Vinhomes.
25. He doesn’t have a stylist tie and he wants to have one very much.
A. He wishes he had a stylist tie.
B. He wishes that he has a stylist tie.
C. He wishes to be had a stylist tie.
D. He wishes he will have a stylist tie.

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TRƯỜNG THCS KIỀN BÁI
Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently
1.A. individual
B. procedure
C. education
D. productive
2. A. wicked
B. wanted
C. needed
D. filled
Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose main stress position is placed differently
3. A. regularly
B. ordinary
C. efficiency
D. friendliness
4. A. celebration
B. television
C. innovation
D. limitation
Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct preposition that completes the sentence.
5. My sister is very fond________eating chocolate candy.
A. at
B. about
C. of
D. with

6. If we keep __________ using more and more cars, we'll run out of gas.
A. in
B. on
C. off
D. away
7. Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word.
That is a well-behaved boy whose behavior has nothing to complain about.
A. good behavior B. behaving nice
C. behavingcleverly
D. behaving improperly
8. Mark letter A, B, C, or D to complete each of the sentences.
He has been very interested in doing research on _______ since he was at high school.
A. biologically
B. biological C. biologist
D. biology
9.The old shoes ________ at the moment.
A. have been polished
B. are polished
C. are being polished
D. will be polished
10. When I was at the primary school, my grandmother ____ me to school.
A. is taking
B. used to take
C. takes
D. was taking
11. John: “I’ve passed my final exam”.
Sarah: “_______________________”
A. I know. Thanks.
B. Good luck!
C. You’re welcome

D. Congratulations!
Make letter A, B, C or D to indicate the part that is incorrect.
12. Air pollution, together with littering, are causing many problems in our large, industrial cities today.
A. many
B. are
C. with
D. in our large
13. She gives her children everything ________ they want.
A. who
B. that
C. whom
D. what
Read the following passage and mark letter A, B, C, or D
Most people think of computers as very modern inventions, products of our new technological age. But
actually the idea for a computer was (14) _______ out over two centuries ago by a man called Charles
Babbage. Babbage was born in 1791 and grew up to be a brilliant mathematician. He drew up plans for
several calculating machines (15) _______ he called “engines”. But despite the fact that he started
building some of these, he never finished any of them. Over the years people have argued whether his
machines would ever work. Recently, however, the science Museum in London has finished building an
engine based on of Babbage’s designs. It has taken 6 years to complete (16) ______ more than four
thousand parts have been specially made. Whether it works or not, the machine will be on show at special
exhibition in the science Museum to remind people of Babbage’s work.
14. A. turned
B. thought
C. invented
D. worked
15. A. machines
B. engines
C. plans
D. designs

16. A. and
B. so
C. but
D. or
Read the following passage and mark letter A, B, C, or D
The nuclear family, consisting of a mother, father, and their children, may be more an American ideal
than an American reality. Of course, the so-called traditional American family was always more varied
than we had been led to believe, reflecting the very different racial, ethnic, class, and religious customs
among different American groups.
The most recent government statistics reveal that only about one third of all current American
families fit the traditional mold and another third consists of married couples who either have no children
or have none still living at home. Of the final one third, about 20 percent of the total number of American
households are single people, usually women over sixty-five years of age. A small percentage, about 3

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percent of the total, consists of unmarried people who choose to live together; and the rest, about 7 percent
are single, usually divorced parents, with at least one child. Today, these varied family types are typical,
and therefore, normal. Apparently, many Americans are achieving supportive relationships in family
forms other than the traditional one.
17. With what topic is the passage mainly concerned?
A. The current American family
B. The nuclear family
C. The traditional American family
D. The ideal family
18. The writer implies that _____.
A. racial, ethnic, and religious groups have preserved the traditional family structure.
B. there has always been a wide variety of family arrangement in the United States.
C. the ideal American family is the best structure.

D. fewer married couples are having children.
19. The word “current” in line 7 could best be replaced by which of the following?
A. traditional
B. typical
C. perfect
D. present
20. In the passage, married couples whose children have grown or who have no children represent ___.
A. 1/3 percent of households.
B. 20 percent of households.
C. 7 percent of households.
D. 3 percent of households.
21. Who generally constitutes a one-person household?
A. An elderly man.
B. A single woman in her late sixties.
C. A single man in his twenties.
D. A divorced woman.
Make letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the given one.
22. She asked me: “Why do you have to do this work?”
A. She asked me why I did have to do that work.
B. She asked me why I had to do that work.
C. She asked me why do I have to this work.
D. She asked me why I have to do this work.
23. She often goes to school late because she lives very far from school.
A. She lives very far from school, so she often goes to school late.
B. As she lives very far from school, so she often goes to school late.
C. Since she often goes to school late, she lives very far from school.
D. She lives such far from school that she often goes to school late.
24. He is too short to play basketball.
A. If he were short, he could play basketball.
B. If he were not short, he could play basketball.

C. If he is not short, he could play basketball.
D. If he were not short, he will play basketball.
25. They spent more money, they had to work harder.
A. The much money they spent, the harder they had to work.
B. The more money they spent, the hard they had to work.
C. The more money they spent, the harder they had to work.
D. The more money they spent, the hardest they had to work.

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THCS DƯƠNG QUAN
Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently
from that of the others in each group.
1. A. south
B. drought
C. southern
D. cloudy
2. A. shaped
B. hired
C. experienced
D. laughed
Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose main stress position is placed differently from that
of the others in each group.
3. A. snowstorm
B. tornado
C. predict
D. eruption

4. A. protection
B. pollution
C. production
D. dynamite
Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct preposition that completes the sentence.
5. My mother always picks me _________from school at 5 p. m.
A. out
B. off
C. up
D. in
6. I congratulate Mai _________passing the exam.
A. on
B. in
C. for
D. about
Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word.
7. What benefits does TV bring about to people life?
A. experiences
B. advantages
C. programmes
D. conveniences
Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase to complete each of the sentences.
8. It rained while we ______ well.
A. had slept
B. slept
C. have slept
D.were sleeping
9. Solar energy doesn’tcause………..
A. pollution
B. polluted

C. pollute
D. pollutant
10. If John were here now, he __________ me with the work.
A. will help
B. would help
C. may help
D. helps
11. Mai: “I passed the driving test yesterday.” --- Lan: “………………..!”
A. Have a good time.
B. With pleasure. C. Congratulations.
D. You‟re welcome.
Make letter A, B, C or D to indicate the part that is incorrect.
Writinga lot of letters make her tired.
D. a lot of
B. tired
C. writing
D. make
The men and animals which you saw on TV werefrom China.
A. which
B. saw
C. were
D. from
Read the following passage and mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word that best completes
each blank.
Television is one of man’s most important means of communication. It brings events and sounds
(14)_____around the world into millions of homes. A person with a television set can sit in his house and
watch the President making a speech or visit foreign country. He can see a war being fought and watch
statesmen try to bring about peace. Through television home viewers can see and learn about people,
places, and things all over the world. TV even takes its (15)_____out of this world. It brings them coverage
of America’s astronauts as the astronauts explore outer space. In addition to all these things, television

brings its viewers a steady stream of programs that are made to entertain. In fact, TV provides
(16)_______entertainment programs than any other kinds. The programs include action-packed dramas,
light comedies, sporting events and motion pictures.
14. A. to
B. at
C. in
D. from
15. A. seers
B. viewers
C. lookers
D. watchers
16. A. many
B. much
C. more
D. most
Read the following passage and mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
questions that follow.
I often hear of read about “natural diasters” – 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 will never forget my first personal experience with the
strangness of nature – “the London Killer Fog” of 1952. It began on Thursday, December 4th, when a

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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 breath, and many people got sick. Finally,
on Tuesday, December 9th, the wind came and the fog went away. But after that, even more people got

sick. Many of them died.
17. Which “natural disaster” isn’t mentioned in the text?
A. a volcano
B. a flood
C. a hurricane
D. a tornado
18. What is his unforgettable personal experience?
A. the London killer
B. the heavy fog in London in 1952
C. the strangeness of nature
D. a high – pressure system
19. How long did the “London Killer Fog” last?
A. for four days
B. for five days
C. for six days
D. for a week
20. What didn’t happen during the time of “London Killer Fog”?
A. heavy rain
B. humidity
C. pollution
D. heavy fog
21. Why did the traffic stop?
A. Because of the rain.
B. Because of the windy weather.
C. Because of the humid weather.
D. Because of the heavy fog.
Make letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the given one.
22. She doesn’t know English but she lives in England.
A. Although she doesn’t know English, but she lives in England.
B. Although she doesn’t know English, she lives in England.

C. Because she doesn’t know English, she lives in England.
D. If she knows English, she will live in England.
23. “Why do you have to do this work?” she asked me.
A. She asked me why I had to do this work.
B. She asked me why you have to do that work.
C. She asked me why I had to do that work.
D. She asked me why I have to do that work.
24. Jack plays tennis the best in class.
A. No one in the club plays tennis as well as Jack.
B. Jack plays tennis better and better.
C. Jack plays tennis not worse than anyone in the club.
D. No one can beat Jack at tennis.
25. Water these plants or they will die.
A. If you are watering these plants, they will die.
B. If you water these plants, they will die.
C. If you did not water these plants, they will die.
D. If you don’t water these plants, they will die.
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