Các bài Test Tiếng Anh lớp 9

TEST 1
I. Choose the correct word or phrase to fill in the blank:
1. If Rachel got up earlier, she …………………… late.
a. weren’t b. won’t be c. isn’t d. wouldn’t be
2. When she lived in the country, she …………………… in the river.
a. was swimming b. used to swim c. is used to swimming d. has swum
3. I like …………………… on the beach. I always spend my holiday ……………………
a. to lie/to sunbath b. lying/sunbath c. lying/to sunbath d. lying/sunbathing
4. I’ll have to take these books …………………… to the library.
a. on b. with c. back d. off
5. Judy …………………… going for a picnic, but no one else wanted to.
a. admitted b. offered c. promised d. suggested
6. Saigon …………………… more than three hundred years ago.
a. was built b. has been built c. was building d. built
7. If Lan and Mai ……………………, tell them to wait for me.
a. comes b. come c. will come d. came
8. Martin asked us …………………… so much noise.
a. no making b. not make c. to make d. not to make
9. People know they should save energy, …………………… they still waste it.
a. but b. then c. and d. also
10. Sandra can’t remember the name of the shop …………………… she bought the sofa from.
a. where b. whose c. which d. that
II. Fill in each numbered gap with one word.
Learning a ……………………(1) language is, in some ways, like learning how to fly. There are some differences,
……………………(2) there is a very important similarity. It is this: learning ……………………(3) to do these things needs a
lot of practice. It is never enough to …………………… (4) a book on how to fly a plane. A book can give you a lot of
information …………………… (5) how to fly, but if you only read that book, then try to fly without any …………………… (6),
you will kill yourself. The same is true of …………………… (7) a foreign language. For example, …………………… (8) you
speak English well without having lots of practice?. “Practice makes perfect” is …………………… (9) every learner
of a foreign language …………………… (10) know.
III. Use the correct tense of form of the verbs in brackets.

1. What should you do if you (be) …………………… in my position?
2. She dislikes (ask) …………………… to do something by others.
3. You (not tidy) …………………… this room for weeks.
4. Listen to these foreigners. What language …………………… they (speak) ……………………?
5. I wish I (live) …………………… in a big city. It’s so boring to live in the country.
6. Exercise is said (be) …………………… good for you.
7. I’m used to (drive) …………………… in heavy traffic every day.
8. He isn’t tall enough (reach) …………………… that high shelf.
IV. Fill in each blank with a preposition.
1. My mother is very keen …………………… growing flowers.
2. Who’s going to look …………………… your children while you are at work?
3. The river divides the city …………………… two parts.
4. The first man walked on the moon …………………… 21 July 1969.
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5. Mozart died …………………… Vienna …………………… 1791 …………………… the age of 35.
6. What time did you arrive …………………… the party?
7. Have you found …………………… how much the tickets cost?
8. I believe you will all succeed …………………… passing the final exams.
V. Use your own ideas to complete B’s sentences.
A B
1.What’s the new restaurant like? Is it good? -I’ve no idea. ……………………there.
2.How well do you know Bill? – Very well. We …………………… since we were children.
3.Did you enjoy your holiday? – Yes, it was very good. It’s the best holiday ……………………
4.Is Jack still here? – No, I’m afraid he isn’t. …………………… about ten minutes ago.
5.I like your suit. I haven’t seen it before. – It’s new. It’s the first time ……………………
6.How did you cut your knee? – I slipped and fell when …………………… tennis.
7.Do you ever go swimming? – Not these days. I haven’t …………………… a long time.
8.I’ve bought some new shoes. Do you like them? – Yes, they’re very nice. Where …………………… them?
VI. Read the text carefully, then do the tasks that follow.
Computers have had an enormous impact on our life nowadays. We do shopping, work or visit places of

scenic beauty with the help of computers. We pay bills prepared by computers. We read newspapers and
magazines which have been produced on computers. We received letters from and send letters to almost
every part of the world with the help of computers. And we can even learn foreign languages on computers.
What makes computers a miraculous device? Each time you turn it on, with appropriate hardware and
software, it is capable of doing almost anything you ask. It is a calculating machine which speeds up
calculations; it can add, subtract, multiply, and divide with lightning speed and perfect accuracy. It is a
personal communicator which helps you interact with other computers and with people around the world. And
if you like entertainment, you can relax with computer games or computer CD music.
Match the word or phrase with its definition:
1. miraculous a. link or react to each other
2. places of scenic beauty b. programmes performed by the computer
3. interact c. wonderful and surprising
4. software d. computer equipment
5. hardware e. places where the scenes are interesting and beautiful
Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F)
1. Computers have become part of our daily lives
2. You can pay by computers
3. You can read anything you like on computers
4. Computer is able to do almost anything you ask
5. A computer is a calculator
6. Computer can measure the speed of lightning
7. Computer is an effective means of communication
8. Computer is a place of entertainment
VII. With the cues given, write a complaint letter. You should put them in a good order first, then begin
to write.
a. I/ suggest/ local authorities/ make/ them/ stop/ polluting activities/
b. They/ produce/ so/ much/ smoke/ we/ not/ breathe/
c. I/ write/ you/ the pollution made/ factory/ near/ school/
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d. Sincerely/ Tom Waye/

e. I/look/to/see/good response/you/
f. They/also make/ river/ behind/ school/ dirty/ chemical waste/
Dear Mr.President,
TEST 2
I. Choose the correct word or phrase to fill in each of the following sentences.
1. Henry, took Rita to the party, is very friendly. (who, whom, which, that)
2. Did you congratulate Tessa her exam? (of passing, on passing, passing, to pass)
3. I TV at home when suddenly the doorbell rang. (watched, am watching, have watched, was
watching)
4. Joanna suggested fishing this weekend. (going, go, to go, goes)
5. He on doing it in spite of our protests. (got, brought, went, tried)
6. They gave me a form and told me in it. (filling, fill, to fill, filled)
7. I’m not to go to bed yet. (too tired, tired enough, enough tired, so tired)
8. They look very when they came to see us last night. (cheer, cheerful, cheerfully, cheered)
9. I’ve worked here I left college. (when, during, until, since)
10. I’m no better, I’ve taken the pills. (therefore, because, but, although)
II. Complete the letter, using the correct tenses of the verbs in brackets.
Dear Hill,
Here I am in New York! I (be) here for two weeks now and it (be) very interesting.
My friend Nancy, who I (meet) in London last year, (live) in New York since she
(be) born, so she (know) all about it. Yesterday we (go) to China Town and
(eat) some Chinese food there. We (visit) the Statue of Liberty and The Empire State
Building this weekend.
I (have) lots more to tell you when I get back.
See you soon,
Bobby
III. Find the suitable word to complete each of the following sentences.
1. When I know English well, I’ll read books in
2. Last Sunday I didn’t go out. I had to stay at all day.
3. You look ill. You’d better a doctor.

4. It is a contest in participants have to cook rice.
5. The twins are so alike that I can never tell the between them.
6. Angkor Thom to be the royal capital city.
7. I can see a boy a water buffalo.
8. They are very fond sports.
IV. Fill in the blank with the correct form of the word in brackets.
1. It’s one of the most films I’ve ever seen. (enjoy)
2. The shoes were nice, but they were (comfort)
3. I’m sorry, madam, but we don’t have those shoes in your size. (terrible)
4. We find the rice-cooking contest (interest)
5. Don’t leave the lights on – it wastes (electric)
6. This kind of will make your fields more productive. (fertile)
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7. That man look very (succeed)
8. Eggs soon go in hot weather.(bad)
9. Mike keeps fit and play tennis (regular)
10. The volcano had been for 500 years when it erupted. (act)
V. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the
original sentence.
1. “Please turn up the volume, Nga”, said her grandmother.
Nga’s grandmother asked her
2. Let’s go camping tomorrow.
Why don’t
3. I fell asleep because the film was so boring.
The film was so
4. “What are you doing?” , she asks me
She asks me
5. Cars cause pollution but people still want them.
Although
6. Please don’t play your music so loudly.

Would you mind
7. I don’t find it difficult to get up early in the morning.
I am used
8. Jack doesn’t buy a new car because he doesn’t have enough money.
If Jack
VI. Complete the sentences in column A, and then match them with their responses in B.
A B
1. you like to go for a ride with us? a. No, thanks. My house is not far from here.
2. Would you mind I used your phone? b. Not for me, thank you. I’m not thirsty.
3. I going for a picnic. c. Not at all.
4. I give you a lift? d. Of course. What can I do for you?
5. you lend me ten pounds until tomorrow? e. Yes, I’d love to.
6. Why we go out for a meal tonight? f. OK. Let’s go to the park.
7. Could you do me a ? g. Sorry, I’m broke.
8. you have a cup of tea? h. I prefer to have dinner at home.
1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8
VII. Read the text carefully, then answer the questions.
The ancient town of Hoi An lies on the Thu Bon River, 30 km south of Da Nang. It was formerly a major
trading center in Southeast Asia between the 16
th
and 17
th
centuries. Hoi An is famous for its old temples,
pagodas, small tile-roofed houses and narrow streets. All the houses were made of wood and pillars were
carved with ornamental designs.
All visitors to Hoi An are recommended a visit to the Assembly Hall of Cantonese Chinese Congregation.
This house was built in 1855 and still keeps many precious objects that belonged to the Chinese community of
Hoi An. Another attractive address to tourists is Tan Ky House, which was constructed nearly two centuries
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ago and as a house of a Vietnamese merchant. The house now looks almost exactly as it did in the early 19
th
century.
In recent years, Hoi An has become a popular tourist destination in Vietnam. In 1999, it was certified by
UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage Site.
1. Where is the ancient town of Hoi An situated?

2. What was Hoi An known as between the 16
th
and 17
th
centuries?

3. What is it famous for?

4. What are the old houses in Hoi An like?

5. How old is the Assembly Hall of Cantonese Chinese Congregation?

6. When was Tan Ky House built?

7. When was Hoi An declared by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage Site?

VIII. Rewrite the following sentences as directed.
1. I don’t think he is strong. He can’t lift the box. (Combine into one sentence using ENOUGH)

2. His house is very big. It is not very far from here. (Combine into one sentence using Relative Pronoun)

3. It’s pity that I can’t speak Spanish. (Say “I wish” instead of “It’s a pity”)

4. You must plan your work carefully. (Use the Passive form)

5. I am very busy. I can’t go with you. (Make condition sentence from this fact)

6. When I came, they (still/work) in the garden. (Supply the correct tense of the verb in
brackets)

7. She is still living in the small town. She was born there. (Combine into one sentence)

8. There was a cow on the street. All the cars stopped.(Combine into one sentence, using BECAUSE)

TEST 3
I. Choose the suitable word or phrase to fill in the blank.
1. She speaks English well, ?
a. does she b. is she c. doesn’t she d. isn’t she
2. I’ll try to be on time but don’t worry I’m late.
a. unless b. when c. as if d. if
3. “What’s Linda doing?” “I’m not sure. She her homework.”
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a. might do b. may be doing c. must be doing d. must do
4. I must hurry. My friend if I am not on time.
a. will be annoyed b. will annoy c. annoys d. is annoyed
5. Two people in an explosion early this morning.
a. were reported to injure b. reported to be injured c. were reported to be injured
d.were reported being injured
6. Do you mind me home?
a. take b. taking c. to take d. took
7. It’s high time Jack some work for his examination.
a. does b. has to do c. doing d. did
8. air is one of the many problems we have to solve.

a. pollution b. polluted c. polluting d. pollute
9. The castle we visited last year was magnificent.
a. who b. where c. whose d. that
10. They arrived London on time.
a. at b. in c. on d. from
II. Complete the passage with the correct form of the words in the box.
Most school in England take football much more (1) than nearly all Europe schools, where lessons
are all important, and games left for private (2) In England, it is (3) that education is not
only a matter of filling a boy’s mind with facts in the classroom; (4) also means character training;
and one of the best ways of training characters is by means of games, (5) team games, where the
boy has to learn to work with others for his team, instead of (6) selfishly for himself alone. The
school therefore arranges games and matches for (7) students. Football is a team game, it is good
exercise for the body, it needs skill and quick brain, it is popular and it is cheap; as a result, it is schools’
(8) game.
III. Complete the sentences with the correct form or tense of the verbs in brackets.
1. His joke made us (laugh) a lot.
2. I don’t want (take) care of as if I were a child.
3. They advised him (not cross) the street against the red lights.
4. I’ll have my brother (repair) my bicycle.
5. We (look) for a cafeteria when we met Sue.
6. My father (already/be) to Ha Noi many times.
7. She wishes she (can) take part in the game.
8. Do you have any difficult in (solve) this problem?
IV. Choose the correct preposition or adverb.
1. He hasn’t forgiven her for/with what she did.
2. I no longer care of/about what he thinks.
3. I’m old enough to look after/on myself.
4. She’s perfectly capable in/of managing alone.
5. He’ll never succeed in/on changing her opinion.
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it believe especial serious favor educate arrange work
6. He’s not very good at/in repairing things.
7. I’m relying on/at her to help me.
8. The guide book was full with/of useful information.
V. Complete the sentence with one suitable word.
1. Do you know Art Golding, played the ship’s captain in “Iceberg”?
2. I know the boy mother used to be a film star.
3. The visitors wanted to know they could take a photo.
4. I like people I work with.
5. Monkeys eat almost anything.
6. The old man will come back to the village he was born.
7. we saw gave us quite a shock.
8. Do you remember the day we moved to this flat?
VI. Tony is being interviewed for a job. Write the questions in the interview’s notes.
Interviewer: (1) ? (age)
Tony: I’m 18.
Interviewer: (2 ? (live locally)
Tony: Yes, I do.
Interviewer: (3) ? (address)
Tony: 5, Flower Close.
Interviewer: (4) ? (when/leave/school)
Tony: Last year.
Interviewer: (5) ? (which school/go)
Tony: Benham School.
Interviewer: (6) ? (work/now)
Tony: Yes, I am.
Interviewer: (7) ? (who/ work for)
Tony: Millers Limited.
Interviewer: (8) ? (how long)
Tony: For six months.

Interviewer: (9) ? (enjoy/present job)
Tony: Yes, I do.
Interviewer: (10) ? (why/ want/ leave)
Tony: The pay isn’t good.
VII. Read the following passage, then make up questions and then answer them.
Every day on radio, on TV, and in the newspapers, we hear, see, or read about many problems in the world,
for example, pollution problems.
Air pollution is the first kind. It mostly comes from fumes released from motorbikes, cars, airplanes, trains,
and poisonous gases emitted from factories. Also, waste is dumped anywhere, even in the city where many
people are living. The second pollution problem is sea pollution. Many people earn their living from fishing in
the sea, and the fish they catch feed many people. But the sea has become so polluted from oil spills and
factory wastes that the fish are dying. This pollution is not only killing the fish, but is also affecting those
people who eat fish.
Seldom do you find a place nowadays that is not polluted. This problem is growing more difficult every day.
We must find a good solution that makes the world a better place to live.
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1. How often/ hear, see or read/ problems/world?


2. What/ cause/ air pollution?


3. Where/ rubbish/ dump?


4. What/ cause/ sea pollution?


5. What/ happen/ when/ sea/ pollute?

6. What/ should/ do/ now?


TEST 4
I. Choose the correct word or phrase to fill in each blank.
1. Students are encouraged to participate sporting activities. (at, for, in, with)
2. The most earthquake in Japanese history damaged Tokyo and Yokohama. (dangerous,
disastrous, extensive, tropical)
3. Mount Pinatubo, is a volcano in the Philippines, erupted in 1991. (who, whose, which, that)
4. If a disaster in an area, people from other areas will offer help. (happens, happening, will
happen, happen)
5. I missed the bus. I was only just in time to catch it. (mostly, nearly, near, usually)
6. Is this the place the accident happened? (that, where, when, which)
7. Martin asked if he use the phone. (can, could, may, must)
8. David has known about it Monday. (on, till, for, since)
9. Most people prefer money to it. (to spend/earn, spending/earning, spend/earn,
spending/earn)
10. This is the first time I Thailand. (has visited, visit, visited, have visited)
II. Complete the passage with the suitable words.
Nowadays we all know (1) important television is to our knowledge. (2) , we cannot
deny it also has some negative effects, especially for (3) , because many film shown (4)
television contain violence, crime and other things (5) young children or certain people get
influence from them. In fact, there have (6) instances in which youngsters have hit or shot
(7) teachers or parents. Excessive watching of (8) by children, according to some recent
research, has lowered their results in studying at (9)
III. Complete the conversation. Put in the correct tense or form of the verb.
1. A: Are you still copying those addresses?
B: No, that’s all of them. I (finish) now.
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2. A: How poor are those animals!
B: Well, they are not used to ( keep) in iron cages.
3. A: It’s terrible about that plane crash, isn’t it?
B: Yes, awful. I (have) breakfast when I (hear) the news.
4. A: The shooting was very frightening, I suppose.
B: It certainly was. When we (hear) the shot, we all (throw) ourselves to the floor.
5. A: I’ve decide to try and learn a foreign language.
B: Have you? Which language (you/learn) ?
6. A: Is this the first time (you/be) to Paris?
B: Yes, so it’s all new to us.
7. A: Will you be able to go with us?
B: If I (ask) my boss, he (give) me some time off work, I expect.
8. A: What time is it?
B: It’s ten o’clock. It’s time the children (be) in bed now.
IV. Rewrite in correct English.
1. I’m not late, am I?

2. The river, that flows across my village, is very beautiful.

3. He asked how much did those books cost.

4. He didn’t expect to invite to her party.

5. Would you please stop to make so much noise.

6. He has the habit of driving very fastly.

7. Mel Gibson, whom played Hamlet, is one of my favorite actors.

8. The boy is not old to stay at home alone.

V. Put in the blank with one suitable word.
1. Lan used to walk a mosque on her way to primary school.
2. Jane woke up late, she didn’t have time for breakfast.
3. There was only one young boy couldn’t walk very fast.
4. You met him yesterday, you?
5. I don’t have her phone number, I can’t phone her.
6. They read newspapers, magazines, books and articles the Internet.
7. I’ve known him last year.
8. It’s hot today, but it was even yesterday.
VI. Supply the missing utterances.
* You are at the reception desk of a hotel.
Receptionist: Can I help you?
You: (You want to know if there is a single room available)
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Receptionist: Yes, we have a single room with an attached bathroom.
You: (Ask the price)

Receptionist: Thirty pounds a night.
You: (You want to know if this includes breakfast)

Receptionist: Yes, that’s with continental breakfast.
You: (You have no idea what continental breakfast is)

Receptionist: It’s fruit juice, coffee or tea and bread rolls.
You: (The receptionist is speaking too quickly. What do you say?)

Receptionist: Fruit juice, coffee or tea and bread rolls.
You: (Book the room for two nights)

VII. Read the passage carefully, then decide if the following sentences are true (T) or false (F).
In the Pacific Ocean there are many volcanoes. Their tops form islands. The rich volcanic soil grows fruit and
vegetables abundantly. People do not find it difficult to live on these islands, for the abundant plant life
makes food easy to get and warm climate makes heavy clothing and well-built houses unnecessary. In August
1883, the peaceful island of Krakatoa lay in the Sunda Strait between Java and Sumatra. The native people
were going about their daily tasks, giving little thought to the mountain which towered above their island
home. Almost without warning, there came a terrific explosion, probably the most gigantic ever seen by man.
In an instant, the mountain disappeared in a mighty cloud of dust. Huge masses of lava were thrown in every
direction.
The force of the explosion sent out the giant water wave 100 feet high. It swept along the shores of nearby
islands, completely destroyed more than two hundred villages. Thousands of people were killed either by the
explosion or the wave.
1. The passage is mainly about life on the peaceful islands in the Pacific Ocean.
2. The volcanic soil on these islands is good for plants and trees.
3. The native people on these islands do not have a comfortable life.
4. In August 1883, people living on the island of Krakatoa were worried about a volcanic
eruption.
5. Suddenly the mountain on the island of Krakatoa exploded.
6. Maybe there had never been such a gigantic explosion before.
7. Long after explosion, the mountain slowly disappeared.
8. The explosion did not cause any damage to the nearby islands.
VIII. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first.
1. Nowadays, children would rather play computer games than take part in outdoor activities.
Children nowadays prefer
2. Matthew is very good at tennis.
Matthew plays
3. It’s a pity that Mike isn’t here.
I wish
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4. A plumber checked the pipes for Mr.Ha.
Mr.Ha had
5. Peter is the tallest boy in his class.
No one
6. Let’s go abroad for our holiday this year.
Why
7. They have sold the old house at the end of the road.
The old house
8. Who will take care of the children when you are away?
Who will look
Note: crime (n) tội phạm
influence (n) sự ảnh hưởng
instance (n) trường hợp
youngster (n) thanh niên, người trẻ tuổi
excessive (adj) quá mức, quá nhiều
abundantly (adv) một cách dư thừa
island (n) hòn đảo
explosion (n) vụ nổ
gigantic (adj) to lớn, khổng lồ
lava (n) dung nham, nham thạch
TEST 5
I. Choose the most suitable word or phrase to fill in the blank.
1. He drove off as soon as the light green.
a. turned b. has turned c. is turning d. was turning
2. He me not to wear jeans to the party.
a. suggested b. said c. insisted d. advised
3. Jane takes better photographs than
a. I b. me c. I take d. me take
4. You might get there on time if you now.
a. will leave b. are leaving c. leave d. would leave

5. This detailed map is the atlas.
a. more useful as b. more useful than c.usefuller as d. usefuller than
6. I asked two people the way to the station but of them knew.
a. none b. either c. both d. neither
7. I television a lot but I don’t any more.
a. was watching b.was used to watching c. used to watch d. has watched
8. We by a loud noise during the night.
a. woke up b. are woken up c. were woken up d. were waking up
9. It’s late. It’s time home.
a. we go b. we must go c. we should go d. we went
10. It took us quite a long time to get there. It was journey.
a. three-hour b. a three-hours c. a three-hour d. three hours
II. Complete the passage with the suitable words in the box. There is ONE extra word that you not need
to use.
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clerk interesting with really realised
which enormous whether carried
Twenty years ago, few people (1) that computers were about to become part of our daily lives.
This short period of time has seen a (2) changes, in business education and public administration.
Jobs (3) took weeks to complete in the past, are now (4) out in minutes. (5)
who spent all day copying and checking calculations are now freed from these tedious tasks. School children
have become as similar (6) hardware and software as their parents were with pencils and exercise
books. Some of us may wonder, however, (7) life has (8) improved as a result of these
changes.
III. Put the verbs in the correct form or tense.
1. I don’t recognize her because she (change) a lot.
2. When Mrs.Brown (look) out, she (see) the children (play) near the
pool.
3. I’m not going to make you (work) hard for nothing.
4. Your book should (take) great care of.

5. I would buy this book if it (be) cheaper.
6. Her mother is said (be) very good at cooking.
7. It’s a long time since we last (meet).
8. Christmas was the last time we (have) a party.
IV. Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition.
1. Why are you so afraid dogs?
2. My friend is very proud his new bike.
3. Are you going to take part this contest?
4. I’ve been invited to a wedding 15 June.
5. The phone and the doorbell rang the same time.
6. The children are really looking forward their holiday.
7. It’s very kind you to say so.
8. We live a tower block. Our flat is the fifteenth floor.
9. Brian has been doing the same job five years.
10. I saw Helen Friday but I haven’t seen her then.
V. Write the sencond sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. Use the words in
brackets.
1. When I was a child we lived in London. (used)

2. I wore boots because I didn’t want my foot to get wet. (so that)

3. The joke was funny, but no one laugh. (although)

4. The last time I saw Tony was in 1986. (haven’t)

5. I’m trying to find my diary. (looking)

6. Jonnathan can play tennis very well. (good)
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7. The dress is cheaper than the skirt. (expensive)

8. The police continued to watch the house. (went)

9. Our trip to Africa was in October. (went)

11. They say exercise is good for you. (be)

VI. Adjective or Adverb? Choose the correct form.
Dear Natasa,
Well, here I am in England. Thank you for your letter. You ask me what it’s like here. I must say it’s pretty
good/well! The language school is very efficient/efficiently organised. On the first morning we had to do a
test, which I found rather hard/hardly. However I got a surprising/surprisingly good mark, so I’m in the
second class. I didn’t talk much at first, because I couldn’t think of the words quick/quickly enough, but
late/lately I’ve become much more fluent/fluently. I’m staying with the family who live near/nearly the
school. I don’t see them much because I’m always so busy/busily with my friends from school.
I hope you will be able to join me here nest term. I’m sure we’d have good/well fun together.
VII. Read the conversation. Fill in each blank with one suitable word, then answer the following
questions.
Kate: You know, you always hear about air (1) , but not many people (2) aware of the
problem of water pollution.
Jane: You mean in the oceans?
Kate: No. I mean polluted (3) water. It’s a problem in almost every major city in the
(4) Almost all our rivers and lakes – where we get our drinking water from – are (5)
polluted in some ways by businesses, farms, homes, industries, and other sources. And even though the
(6) most of us drink is treated, it’s still not 100 percent pure.
Jane: So what’s the solution?
Kate: Well, it’s a complicated problem (7) solve, but basically what’s involved is treating all
waste products more carefully so (8) dangerous chemicals and bacteria don’t get into our water
supply.

1. What is Jane concerned about?

2. Where do they get our drinking water from?

3. What cause water pollution?

4. Is the drinking water that is treated completely pure?

5. Is it easy to solve the water pollution problem?

6. What can we do to prevent dangerous chemicals and bacteria get into our water supply?

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VIII. With the cues given, write a letter to your pen pal.
1. I/have/great time/ here in England.

2. I/be/here/three months/my university term/start/two months ago.

3. I/ live/ dormitory/ some foreign students

4. They/come/different part/ the world.

5. They/be/ very friendly and pleasant/ and/ their English/ much better/ mine.

6. I/practice/ speaking English/ them / every day.

7. Now/ I/ make/ good progress.

8. my pronunciation/ much better/ and/ I/ understand/ almost/ everything.

9. I/hope/ my English/ considerably improve/ the end/ course

10. Write/ me/soon.

Your truly,
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TEST 6
I. Choose the most suitable word to fill in each blank.
1. She was really by the beauty of the city. (interested, impressed, excited, enjoyed)
2. How many hours a week do you spend TV? (to watch, on watch, watching, in watching)
3. Do you know the children live in that house? (whom, who, which, they)
4. Turn the radio It’s too loud! (on, up, off, down)
5. He asked I had ever been to London. (where, why, whether, when)
6. She plays tennis three times a week. She plays tennis. (never, rarely, often, seldom)
7. Don’t wait for me. I late. It depends on the traffic. (will be, must be, can be, might be)
8. They’ve been away on holiday last Sunday. (since, for, to, until)
9. If he worked more slowly, he so many mistakes. (didn’t make, won’t make, would make,
wouldn’t make)
10. He climbed up the tree pick the apples. (so that, in order to, so as, for)
II. Complete the passage with the correct form of the words in the box.
Nowadays, people are destroying rain forests of the earth (1) It is (2) that every year
100,000 thousand square kilometers of rain forests are destroyed for the supply of wood paper and fuel as for
the (3) and farming land. Rain forests are very (4) for the world climate. They receive the
rainfall on the earth and produce a large amount of the world’s oxygen. (5) rain forests, therefore, is
destroying our environment. Saving rain forests is an (6) problem. Nations need (7) to save
rain forests, if not, it will be late.
III. Choose the suitable answers.
1. A: Why don’t we go for a picnic this weekend?
B:
a. What do you suggest? b. Yes, please c. That’s a good idea d. How’s that?

2. A: Would you mind lending me your bike?
B:
a. Yes, here it is. b. No, not at all c. Yes, let’s d. Good idea
3. A: Would you like to have lunch with us?
B:
a. All right b. Yes, I would c. No, I wouldn’t like d. Yes, I’d love to
4. A: Congratulations on your winning!
B:
a. You’re welcome b. That’s very kind of you c. No, thanks d. Yes, of course
5. A: Won’t you have something to drink?
B:
a. Not for me, thank you b. Of course, I will c. No, I won’t d. I’ve no idea
6. A: Shall I get a taxi for you?
B:
a. Yes, I’d love to b. Let’s do c. Oh, that would be nice d. Yes, why not?
7. A: Could you mail this letter for me, please?
B:
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a. No, I couldn’t b. I’ll try . Yes, here it is d. I’m sorry. I can’t
8. A: How about going out for dinner tonight?
B:
a. Oh, thank you b. Yes, please c. I’m afraid not d. No, I don’t want to
IV. Rewrite in the correct English.
1. She’s living in Paris since 1987.

2. She is used to work in a factory that makes shoes.

3. If you would know Peter, you would like him.

4. I promise I give it to you tomorrow.

5. How long do you know your girlfriend?

6. We stayed at the Grand Hotel, that Ann recommended to us.

7. She’s got beautiful eyes, has she?

8. It’s a wooden small coffee table.

V. Put the necessary preposition into each gap. Sometimes no preposition is necessary.
1. I listened the news the radio.
2. My sister is coming to stay 19 September.
3. I live a small flat London.
4. Can you turn the volume a little? I can’t hear it very clearly.
5. I waited twenty minutes a bus yesterday.
6. What are you doing this evening?
7. She arrived the station two hours ago.
8. I’m going home.
VI. Complete the conversation.
Mike: Susan, let me introduce you to Yoko. She’s studying English here in London.
Susan: Hello, (1)
Joko: Pleased to meet you, too.
Susan: (2) ?
Joko: I’m from Japan.
Susan: (3) ?
Joko: I’m studying English here because I need it for my job.
Susan: Really? So, (4) ?
Joko: I work for an international bank in Tokyo.
Susan: Oh, I see. (5) ?

Joko: Yes. I learned in English at school and at university. But I’ve forgotten a lot. And I want to improve my
speaking skill. You know I usually have a contact with foreigners.
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Susan:(6) ?
Joko: My listening is terrible. People talk very quickly and I can’t understand them.
Susan: (7) ?
Joko: Yes, I like studying English very much.
Susan: (8) ?
Joko: Because English is an interesting language and it’s very useful; I can talk to people from all over the
world and I can understand the words of my favorite songs, too.
Susan: Well. That’s very good.
VI. Read the passage, then do the task below.
Northern Japan has been rocked by a series of earthquakes and aftershocks that began on 23 October 2004
and left at least 23 people dead and thousands more injured and homeless.
The initial earthquake that struck the Niigata prefecture on Honshu Island measured 6.5 on the Richter Scale,
with a depth of 9.8 miles, according to the US.Geological Survey (USGS). The earthquake’s epicenter was
located about 162 miles northwest of Tokyo in Ojiya City, where several deaths were reported, housing was
destroyed and landlines added to the devastation. Tremors from the initial quake were said to have been felt
as far away as Tokyo, with two aftershocks measuring 6.2 and 6.0 on the Richter Scale and another 5.7-
magnitude earthquake on Monday, October 25.
The earthquakes demolished more than 1,000 buildings, caused widespread power and gas outages and
damaged water mains. Rescue efforts were hindered by impassable roads, lack of electricity and collapsed
bridges.
* Match the word with its definition
1. outage a. an area of administration
2. rock b. prevent
3. epicenter c. slight shakings
4. tremors d. a period of time when the supply of electricity, gas, etc stop working.
5. prefecture e. shake violently
6. hinder f. central point (of an earthquake)

* Complete the following sentences.
1. A series of earthquakes and aftershocks happened in in October, 2004.
2. The strength of the initial earthquake measured
3. The strength and the depth of the earthquake were measured by
4. The center of the earthquake was
5. Tremors from the initial earthquake were felt in , with two aftershocks and another
earthquake measuring on the Richter Scale.
6. More than 1,000 buildings were
7. After the earthquakes, the supply of and was interrupted in many places.
8. Impassable roads, lack of electricity, and collapsed bridges prevented
Notes: aftershock (n) dư chấn
prefecture (n) quận, văn phòng quận trưởng
epicenter (n) tâm chấn
devastation (n) sự tàn phá
magnitude (n) tầm quan trọng, sự quan trọng
demolish (v) phá hủy, phá hoại
outage (n) sự tắt nghẻn, ngưng lại
rescue (n) sự giải cứu
administration (n) sự quản lý, cai trò
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TEST 7
I. Choose the most suitable words or phrases to fill in the blanks.
1. The person whom you make friends with by writing letters, especially somebody in another country, is
called (close friend, cousin, pen pal, nephew)
2. It is nearly ten years I saw her. (when, since, for, while)
3. Please let Helen you. (help, helping, to help, helps)
4. Jane watched the airplane it was out of sight. (by the time, after, when, until)
5. There’s somebody walking behind us. I think (we are following, we are being followed, we
are followed, we are being following)
6. I don’t think I have lent you this book, ? (don’t I, do I, haven’t I, have I)

7. The police questioned the woman handbag was stolen. (whose, who, whom, her)
8. If you up late at night, you wouldn’t always feel sleepy in the morning. (haven’t stayed,
didn’t stay, don’t stay, stayed)
9. The doctor advised him to drinking. (go on, take off, give up, carry out)
10. In order to keep fit, we should do exercise (regularly, regulating, regular, regulation)
II. Complete the passage with the most suitable words of you choice.
Vietnamese’s New Year is (1) according to the Lunar calendar. It is officially known as the (2)
New Year or Tet. It occurs in (3) January or early February. The exact date
changes from year to year. Vietnamese people usually (4) preparation for Tet holiday several
weeks beforehand. They clean and decorate (5) homes, cook special food such as
(6) rice cakes, and make offerings (7) the family altars. On Tet, people usually
put on their new clothes, give one another the Tet season’s (8) , and pay mutual visits.
III. Rewrite the following sentences as directed.
1. Mr.Robinson works very hard. He wants to save money for a new house. (Combine into one sentence,
using relative pronoun)

2. Tom is not tall. He can’t reach that picture on the wall. (Combine into one sentence, using Enough)

3. When I came, they (still/work) in the garden. (Supply the correct form or tense
of the verb in brackets)
4. She is still living in the small village. She was born there. (Combine into one sentence)

5. I don’t write to my parents regularly because I am so busy. (Make a conditional sentence from this fact)

6. I was born 18
th
June, 1986. (Supply the missing preposition)
7. Nature teaches beasts to know their friends. (Change into the passive voice)

8. “Turn off all the lights when you go out”, I said to Mark. (Write in reported speech)

IV. Choose the right alternative.
1. You’ll soon get used to drive/driving on the right.
2. This exercise is hard, is it/isn’t it?
3. Have you bought/Did you buy Helen’s present yet?
4. If I had a boat, I will/ would sail around the world.
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5. She said/told me she was going home.
6. He comes/is coming for dinner this evening.
7. I finished/was finishing my shopping and was going/went home.
8. That’s the house which/where I was born.
9. When/If anyone phones me, tell them I’m out.
10. He has worked there for/since many years, in/since 1978.
V. Match each of the questions with an appropriate response. Put in the correct question word or
phrase.
A B
1. is the Greek flag? a. It’s a star.
2. is Melbourne? b. A hundred thousand.
3. centimeters are there in a kilometer? c. forty-five minutes.
4. first stopped on the moon? d. Blue and white.
5. did the Second World War end? e. Every four years.
6. is Serious? f. A toy shop.
7. is it from Los Angeles to San Francisco? g. It’s in Australia.
8. are the Olympic Games held? h. In 1945.
9. of shop in Cheer? i. Neil Armstrong.
10. is a half of football match? j. About 400 miles.
1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 , 10
VI. Answer the following questions.
1. In which month is Christmas?

2. Which holiday do we have on 1
st
January?

3. Which day is named after the moon?

4. What language do they speak in France?

5. What is another word for a spaceman?

6. Which planet has life on it?

7. What gives us light during the day?

8. Which hand do most of us write with?

VII. Read the passage, then choose the right answers.
Education is not an end, but a means to an end. In other words, we do not educate children only for the
purpose of educating them; our purpose is to fit them for life. So it is very important to choose a suitable
system of education which will really prepare children for life.
When we say that all of us must be educated to fit us for life, it means that we must be educated in such a
way that, firstly, each of us can do whatever job is suited to his brain or ability, and, secondly, that we can
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realize that all jobs are necessary to society, and that it is very bad to be ashamed of one’s work, or to
scorn someone else’s. Only such a type of education can be called valuable to society.
1. Education is a means
a. to reach one’s goals
b. to earn lots of money
c. to make up one’s personality
2. According to the writer, the purpose of education is

a. simply to provide knowledge for children
b. to fit children for life
c. to prepare anything which is suitable for children
3. Each of us must be educated to do
a. whatever job that is well-paid
b. whatever job that is suitable
c. whatever job that is professional
4. All jobs are necessary
a. to the employees
b. to us
c. to society
5. It’s very bad
a. to look down on someone else’s work.
b. to feel ashamed of someone else’s work
c. to think one’s work as a means to earn money
6. Only a type of education can be called valuable to society.
a. that helps people to get good jobs
b. that trains people to do whatever they want
c. that fits people for life
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TEST 8
I.Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
1. a. wear b. hair c. ear d. share
2. a. worked b. cleaned c. watched d. stopped
3. a. loud b. about c. found d. you
4. a. hobby b. help c. hour d. house
5. a. lived b. living c. lift d. lively
6. a. nicest b. largest c. hottest d. best
II. Choose the most suitable word of phrase to fill in the blank.
1. He is a highly intelligent boy, he is very lazy. (but, and, or, so)

2. Some have modernized the long dress by printing lines of poetry. (poets, tailors, writers,
designers)
3. My Parker pen, I bought yesterday, has just broken.( whose, which, that, “which” and
“that”)
4. If you your homework, I won’t let you watch TV. (do, have done, don’t do, didn’t do)
5. I enjoy places I’ve never been to before. (to visit, visiting, visit, with visiting)
6. Children can’t get to sleep on Christmas Eve. They’re too (excited, bored, interested,
worried)
7. Mickey Mouse Cartoons into sixty languages. (have translated, translated, have been
translated, were being translated)
8. She on talking although I wasn’t listening. (got, looked, put, went)
9. to church on Sundays when you were younger? (Did you used to go, Are you used to going,
Did you use to go, Do you get used to going)
10. If Jenny more friendly, she would have more friends. (was, had been, is, had)
III. Complete the passage with the correct form of the verbs in the box.
While most fuels now in use are being (1) at an astonishing rate, solar energy, or power from
the sun, will last as long as the world (2)
During recent years, many scientists have been experimenting with solar energy for (3) the
power needed for today’s complex world.
This power has already been used (4) and cool homes and to cook food. It has been used
experimentally in radio batteries and in (5) power for telephone lines. However, the devices
(6) by solar energy in use now are cheap to operate but very expensive to produce. More
experiments in countries where cooking and heating fuels are scare and expensive may (7)
how to lower the cost of building such devices and how (8) their use.
IV. Fill in the blank with one suitable word.
1. “I think the boys are better than girls”. “I don’t with you.”
2. “How much does your watch ? “ About US$100.”
3. “Are you in Jazz?” “ No, I prefer Pop.”
4. You’ve won a prize. That’s great news! !”
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5. Have you been to England?
6. If you look someone, you care of them, give them food, etc.
7. I arrived here 16
th
September.
8. You go to a doctor if you are worry about your
9. we play tennis? “It depends the weather.”
10. I’m thirsty. I’d a cup of tea.
V. Make all the changes and additions necessary to produce, from the following sets of words and
phrases, complete the sentences.
1. He’s trying/ get used/ work late.
2. That house / be/ expensive/ we / expect.
3. Millions/ cards/ send/ every year.
4. You/ ever/ be/ London?
5. You/ pass/ examination/ if work/ harder.
6. The village/ I/ bear/ not/ very far/ here.
7. My office/ be/ on the second floor/ the building/ very small.
8. Would you mind/ lend/ motorbike/ next week?
VI. Complete the conversation.
A: You look very well! Have holiday?
B: Yes, to Hawaii.
A: a good time?
B: Yes, it was brilliant, really great.
A: ?
B: My family and my best friend Judy.
A: at?
B: Grand Hotel. It lies by the beach.
A: there?

B: Two weeks.
A: ?
B: Fantastic. It was hot and sunny.
A: feel after the trip?
B: Very healthy and cheerful.
A: Are you thinking there again?
B: If I can afford it. It’s a great place! Why don’t you come, too?
VII. Read the passage, then answer the questions.
In 1973 a 75 tone space station called Skylab was launched by the USA. Three crews of three astronauts were
sent to Skylab, but at the end of 1974, it was abandoned. Skylab stayed in space until 1979. Then it fell out of
its orbit and headed towards the Earth. A lot of space station burnt up when it entered the atmosphere. But not
all of it was destroyed. Large pieces were scattered across the Indian Ocean. Australia was hit by some
fragments. Fortunately nobody was hurt. A lot of the pieces were found by Australian farmers. The pieces
were sold for very high prices.
1. When was Skylab launched?

2. How many astronauts were sent to Skylab?

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3. How long did Skylab stay in space?

4. What happened to a lot of the space station when it entered the atmosphere?

5. Was it completely destroyed?

6. How many people were hurt by the fragments?

7. Were the fragments of the space station valuable?

VIII. Complete the second sentences so that it has similar meaning to the first.

1. It’s nearly twenty years since my father saw his brother.
My father
2. Richard can cook well.
Richard is a
3. The news about the famine distressed Josephine.
Josephine
4. We haven’t been to a concert for over a year.
The last time
5. I’ve never read a more romantic story.
It’s the
6. The film’s ending is dramatic.
The film
7. Both of the chairs are uncomfortable.
Neither of
8. Sue is excited about going to Spain on holiday.
Sue is looking
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TEST 9
I. Choose the correct words or phrases to fill in the blank.
1. I moved house, I haven’t had much contact with those friends.(Although, Since, Because
of, So that)
2. I didn’t enjoy the party. I (either did, did neither, didn’t either, didn’t neither)
3. At nine o’clock yesterday morning, we for the bus. (are waiting, waited, were waiting, was
waiting)
4. You haven’t eaten your pudding, ? (have you, haven’t you, do you, don’t you)
5. The story I have just read Agatha Christie. (was written, was written by, was written from,
wrote)
6. I didn’t like it in the city at first. But now here. (I got used to living, I’m used to living, I
used to live, I used to living)
7. Joanna prefers cats dogs. (from, over, than, to)

8. I haven’t got a ticket. If I one, I (have/will get in, had/ can get in, had/could
get in, had/ can get in)
9. I didn’t hear you in. You must have been very quiet. (come, to come, came, have come)
10. Colin told me about his new job, very much. (that he’s enjoying, which he’s enjoying,
he’s enjoying, he’s enjoying it)
II. Fill in the blank with one suitable word from the box. There is ONE extra word you do not need
to use.
On the morning of December 26, 2004 a (1) 9.3 earthquake struck off the Northwest coast of
Indonesian (2) of Sumatra. The earthquake resulted from complex slip on the fault
(3) the oceanic portion of the Indian Plate slides (4) Sumatra, part of the
Eurasian Plate. The earthquake deformed the ocean floor, (5) the overlying water up into a
tsunami wave. The tsunami wave (6) nearby areas where the wave may have been as
(7) as 25 meters (80 feet) tall and killed nearly 300,000 people from nations in the
(8) and tourists from around the world.
III. Supply the correct form or tense of the verb in brackets.
1. It started to rain while you (sleep).
2. He said that he (lose) his bicycle the day before.
3. I didn’t feel like (work) so I suggested (spend) the day in the park.
4. Why are you under the table? (you/look) for something?
5. I wish Mom (be) here with us now.
6. “Why have you got your old clothes on?” . -“Because I (cut) the grass.”
7. If I were you, I (not go) to his party.
8. This dress will make you (look) fat.
IV. Rewrite the following sentences as directed.
1. I have met a lot of people, and I can’t remember all their names. (so that)

2. She is too young to decide herself. (enough to)
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3. The weather is not nice today, so we will not go for a picnic. (Conditional)

4. The rice-cooking festival attracted a lot of visitors. (passive)

5. He asked the mechanic to check his car carefully. (Causative form with “had”)

6. Nam lent me this book. He is a friend of mine. (Relative)

7. He would go hunting when he was in Africa. (Used to)

8. “Are you and Hoa the same age, Maryam?” Tuan said (Reported speech)

V. In each of the following sentences there is one mistake. Cross and correct it.
1. I wasted half of the morning looking up my keys.
2. He said the boy not to swim too far.
3. Ba is good in fixing things.
4. That’s the small house where he lived in.
5. We’ve worked here since a long time.
6. On the way home I stopped buying a newspaper.
7. If you are taller, you could reach that shelf.
8. This letter will be translate into Vietnamese.
VI. Read the following passage, then decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false
(F). Correct the false sentences.
Any invention has both good and bad effects on human beings.
The invention of cars makes transportation much easier, but it is cars that are the greatest contributer
of air pollution. Television is considered as the most wonderful means of amusement and entertainment.
It’s also very useful to spread news. However, spending many hours watching TV makes bad effects on
the eyes of viewers and makes viewers become less creative. People make wine to enjoy themselves but
it is wine that has bad effects on their mental and physical health. Fertilizers and pesticides help farmer

get a success of good harvest, but they are the factors that make soil poisonous. Nuclear power is
considered as the only alternative energy but we may be in danger of destruction by its radioactivity.
The purpose of any invention is to make our life better, so good or bad, it depends on the way by
which we use there inventions.
1. Inventions only have good effects on human beings.
2. Cars account for air pollution.
3. Television provides entertainment.
4. Spending too much time on TV is not good for your eyes.
5. People enjoy wine because it’s good for their health.
6. Fertilizers and pesticides enrich the soil.
7. Nuclear power is considered as one of the alternative energy resources.
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