Bài kiểm tra số 4 HKII

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Tr ường THPT Vũ Thê Lang
Written test 4
Name:
Class: Mark:
I. PRONUNCIATION
Choose the word - a, b, c or d - that has the underlined part pronounced differently from
that of the others.
2. a. attract b. aquatic c. added d. facility
3. a. athlete b. appreciate c. wrestling d. freestyle
4. a. friends b. tunes c. clubs d. stamps
5. a. practised b. stamped c. indulged d. accomplished
6. a. engrave b. pastime c. undertake d. spectator
7.
II. Grammar and vocabulary.
Choose the word or phrase - a, b, c or d - that best completes the sentence or
substitutes for the underlined word or phrase.
8. The Vietnamese participants always take part ______ sports events with great
enthusiasm.
a. in b. on c. at d. to
9. Scuba-diving and windsurfing are both aquatic sports.
a. field b. water c. combat d. individual
10.The most important thing is to keep yourself occupied.
a. busy b. relaxed c. comfortable d. free
11._____ that the capital of South Carolina was moved from Charleston to Columbia.
a. In 1790 was b. There was in 1790
c. In 1790 d. It was in 1790
12.It was Mr. Harding _____ the bill to yesterday.
a. who sent my secretary b. to whom my secretary sent
c. that my secretary sent d. my secretary sent
13.I am very ______ in the information you have given me.

a. interested b. surprised c. depressed d. concerned
14.Football, rugby and baseball are the most popular ______ sports in Britain.
a. watcher b. looker c. amateur d. spectator
15.She has neither read 'the book ______ the film.
a. or seen b. nor see c. or see d. nor seen
16.Thomas Eakins studied not only painting ______ anatomy when he was training to
become an artist.
a. moreover b. but also c. as well d. and
17.Endive can be used ______ as a salad green or as a cooking vegetable.
a. such b. both c. either d. neither
18.Tuna, ______, may weigh up to 1,000 pounds.
a. one of the sea giants b. can be giants of the sea
c. is the sea giant d. the sea of the giant
19.New sports and traditional sports have been added ______ the Games.
a. in b. on c. up d. to
20.It was Mr. Harding _____ the bill to yesterday.
a. who sent my secretary b. to whom my secretary sent
c. that my secretary sent d. my secretary sent
19. That is the dog ……… bit a little boy yesterday.
a. which b. what c. who d. whose
20. When I came in, everyone………… a film.
a. had watch b. were watching c. was watching d. watched.
III. READING
Choose the word or phrase - a, b, c or d - that best fits the blank space in the following
passage. .
FUN AND GAMES
Do you think computer games is just for kids? Then you should think again. You might be
(21) ______ to learn that the game industry now (22) ______ more money than Hollywood.
(23) ______ a family buys a new PC, all they really want to do is to play games.
It is hardly surprising that video gaming has (24) ______ one of the most popular (25)

______ of entertainment today. A good game is like a good film; it will hold your (26) ______,
capture your imagination and play with your emotions.
The big (27) ______, however, is that watching a movie is a passive (28) ______. You
have no say in how the plot (29) ______ or which characters dominate the story. With
computer games, you direct the (30) ______ and that is what makes them so exciting. Finding
the right game is likely to signal the beginning of a lasting love affair with the interactive world
of make-believe.
It is wrong to think of gaming as something simply for children and teenagers. In fact, the
biggest growth area of the market is the 25-35 age group.
21.a. concerned b. admired c. startled d. surprised
22.a. has b. makes c. does d. gains
23.a. As soon as b. As well as c. As far as d. As long as
24.a. begun b. grown c. become d. sounded
25.a. makes b. branches c. shapes d. forms
26.a. gaze b. attention c. breath d. control
27.a. gap b. variety c. difference d. direction
28.a. pastime b. task c. routine d. employment
29.a. becomes b. produces c. turns d. develops
30.a. movement b. change c. action d. performance
31.
IV. Writing
Rewrite the sentences using the structures given.
31. Lan was late and Hoe was late, too.( Both………and…… )
………………………………………………………………………………………………
32. I did not tell the truth. Tam did not tell the truth, either. ( Neither………nor…… )
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
33. We can choose the red or the blue one- whichever you prefer. ( ……. Either …… or……)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
34. They did not have money. They did not have time. ( neither……….nor…….)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………

35. The film was boring. The film is also long. ( Not only ………. But also…….)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
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Tr ường THPT Vũ Thê Lang
Written test 4
Name:
Class: Mark:
I. PRONUNCIATION
Choose the word - a, b, c or d - that has the underlined part pronounced differently from
that of the others.
1. a. practised b. stamped c. indulged d. accomplished
2. a. collect b. common c. modest d. accomplish
3. a. friends b. tunes c. clubs d. stamps
4. a. attract b. aquatic c. added d. facility
5. a. athlete b. appreciate c. wrestling d. freestyle
II. LANGUAGE FOCUS
Choose the word or phrase - a, b, c or d - that best completes the sentence.
6. They've _____ a horrible new tower block where that lovely old building used to be.
a. put up b. put down c. pushed up d. pulled down
7. I agree with most of what you said, but I can't _____ your idea of letting children leave
school at 14.
a. keep up with b. catch up with c. put up with d. go along with
8. Many young people are fond of _____ football and other kinds of sports.
a. play b. to play c. playing d. played
9. There is no point _____ a fuss over it
a. to make b. making c. being made d. to be made
10.Any stamps that were common I gave _____ to my friends.
a. up b. back c. away d. out
11.I keep stamps: However, I would not call myself an avid stamp collector.
a. private b. keen c. major d. complete

12.There are some hobbies that I _____ in for a while besides reading and collecting.
a. occupy b. accomplish c. fascinate d. indulge
13.Most children nowadays prefer watching TV ______ reading.
a. from b. to c. than d. over
14.I hate camping because I can't ______ an umbrella tent in the wind and I can't make a fire
in the rain.
a. put up b. set off c. take over d. turn round
15.I'm not very ______ on going to a football match today.
a. keen b. enthusiastic c. happy d. interested
16.He can't hear and he can hardly speak ______.
a. either b. neither c. so d. also
17.I hadn't seen Derek for years. - ______. It is interesting to see how he's changed.
a. Either had I b. Neither had I c. I had either d. Neither I had
18.Steve Davis, ______ the trophy last year, is already out of this year's competition.
a. that won b. who won c. won d. whose win
19.Endive can be used ______ as a salad green or as a cooking vegetable.
a. such b. both c. either d. neither
20._____ who was elected the first woman mayor of Chicago in 1979.
a. It was Jane Byrne b. Jane Byrne
c. That Jane Byrne d. When Jane Byrne
III. READING
Choose the word or phrase -a, b, c or d - that best fits the blank space in the following
passage.
The (21) _____ of book knowledge is one part of school education but this kind of learning
can be and often is carried to (22) _____ in many countries so that no time for other interests
IS (23) _____ to young people. Not only must they attend school (24) _____ five-hour periods
on six days of the week, studying possibly as many as thirteen different subjects, but in
addition they may even go to afternoon institutes for (25) _____ instruction. They have almost
no chance of taking (26) _____ any of their own hobbies or becoming familiar with the plants
and (27) _____ life of the countryside except during their summer holidays. Early youth should

be a time of exploration and adventure, of reading books for (28) _____ as well as study, of
freedom to enjoy life before the responsibilities of working for a living and (29) _____ a family
(30) _____ an end to study, to freedom and only too often to carefree enjoyment.
21.a. gathering b. collection c. obtaining d. accumulation
22.a. extremity b. excess c. limits d. boundary
23.a. available b. provided c. devoted d. reserved
24.a. during b. for c. throughout d. in
25.a. farther b. additional c. extra d. further
26.a. on b. up c. back d. over
27.a. untamed b. original c. wild d. natural
28.a. pleasure b. amusement c. joy d. entertainment
29.a. creating b. bringing c. building d. raising
30.a. hold b. put c. indicate d. mark
IV. Writing
Rewrite the sentences using the structures given.
31.Lan was late and Hoe was late, too.( Both………and…… )
…………………………………………………………………………………………….
32.I don't like keeping fish. My sister doesn't like keeping fish either. ( Neither…….nor……)
……………………………………………………………………………………………
33.My sister can sing beautiful. She can play the guitar very well. (not only but also)
……………………………………………………………………………………………
34.On the trip you can enjoy spectacular scenery. You can have a lot of outdoor activities.
(both and)
……………………………………………………………………………………………
35.I suppose we could watch TV this evening or we could go out for a snack. (either….or….)
……………………………………………………………………………………………
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Written test 4
Name:

Class: Mark:
I. PRONUNCIATION
Choose the word - a, b, c or d - that has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the
others.
1. a. gather b. athletics c. enthusiam d. through
2. a. compete b. sport c. effort d. introduce
3. a. attracted b. added c. competed d. developed
4. a. admire b. avid c. variety d. while
5. a. occupy b. simply c. accompany d. hobby
II. LANGUAGE FOCUS
Choose the word or phrase - a, b, c or d - that best completes the sentence.
1. They've _____ a horrible new tower block where that lovely old building used to be.
a. put up b. put down c. pushed up d. pulled down
2. I agree with most of what you said, but I can't _____ your idea of letting children leave school at 14.
a. keep up with b. catch up with c. put up with d. go along with
3. Many young people are fond of _____ football and other kinds of sports.
a. play b. to play c. playing d. played
4. There is no point _____ a fuss over it
a. to make b. making c. being made d. to be made
5. My friend Dave was really interested in my best stamp, so I _____ it away to him.
a. gave b. threw c. brought d. put
6. These ideas have now been completely discarded.
a. come up with b. got rid of c. put forward d. put into practice
7. This vase is quite rare and is almost a _____'s item.
a. collect b. collective c. collection d. collector
8. The singer was _____ on the piano by her sister.
a. played b. performed c. accompanied d. helped
1. My other pursuits include listening to music, reading and gardening.
a. chases b. occupations c. specialities d. hobbies
2. The most popular spectator sports are football and baseball.

a. onlooker b. competitor c. individual d. professional
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Written test 4
Name:
Class: Mark:
III. PRONUNCIATION
Choose the word - a, b, c or d - that has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the
others.
1. a. attract b. aquatic c. added d. facility
2. a. athlete b. appreciate c. wrestling d. freestyle
3. a. friends b. tunes c. clubs d. stamps
4. a. practised b. stamped c. indulged d. accomplished
5. a. engrave b. pastime c. undertake d. spectator
IV. Grammar and vocabulary.
V. Choose the word or phrase - a, b, c or d - that best completes the sentence or substitutes for
the underlined word or phrase.
6. The Vietnamese participants always take part ______ sports events with great enthusiasm.
a. in b. on c. at d. to
7. Scuba-diving and windsurfing are both aquatic sports.
a. field b. water c. combat d. individual
8. The most important thing is to keep yourself occupied.
a. busy b. relaxed c. comfortable d. free
9. _____ that the capital of South Carolina was moved from Charleston to Columbia.
a. In 1790 was b. There was in 1790
c. In 1790 d. It was in 1790
10. It was Mr. Harding _____ the bill to yesterday.
a. who sent my secretary b. to whom my secretary sent
c. that my secretary sent d. my secretary sent
11. Watching television is by far the most popular ______.
a. intensity b. occupation c. recreation d. passion

12. I am very ______ in the information you have given me.
a. interested b. surprised c. depressed d. concerned
13. Football, rugby and baseball are the most popular ______ sports in Britain.
a. watcher b. looker c. amateur d. spectator
14. She has neither read 'the book ______ the film.
a. or seen b. nor see c. or see d. nor seen
15. Thomas Eakins studied not only painting ______ anatomy when he was training to become an artist.
a. moreover b. but also c. as well d. and
16. Endive can be used ______ as a salad green or as a cooking vegetable.
a. such b. both c. either d. neither
17. _____ who was elected the first woman mayor of Chicago in 1979.
a. It was Jane Byrne b. Jane Byrne
c. That Jane Byrne d. When Jane Byrne
18. Bill Gate, ______ is the president of Microsoft Company, is a billionare.
a. who b. whose c. whom d. that
19. Tuna, ______, may weigh up to 1,000 pounds.
a. one of the sea giants b. can be giants of the sea
c. is the sea giant d. the sea of the giant
20. Louis Renault greatly improved automobile technology ______ the drive shaft in 1898.
a. by inventing b. that he invented c. his inventing d. the invention of
21. The whistle signaled the end of the first half. The march will continue after half-time and now AC Milan
______ Juventus by 2 goal to nil.
a. led b. is leading c. has led d. leads
22. New sports and traditional sports have been added ______ the Games.
a. in b. on c. up d. to
23. It was Mr. Harding _____ the bill to yesterday.
a. who sent my secretary b. to whom my secretary sent
c. that my secretary sent d. my secretary sent
24. That is the dog ……… bit a little boy yesterday.
a. which b. what c. who d. whose

25. When I came in, everyone………… a film.
a. had watch b. were watching c. was watching d. watched.
VI. READING
A. Choose the word or phrase - a, b, c or d - that best fits the blank space in the following passage. .
FUN AND GAMES
Do you think computer games is just for kids? Then you should think again. You might be (26) ______ to
learn that the game industry now (27) ______ more money than Hollywood. (28) ______ a family buys a new PC,
all they really want to do is to play games.
It is hardly surprising that video gaming has (29) ______ one of the most popular (30) ______ of
entertainment today. A good game is like a good film; it will hold your (31) ______, capture your imagination and
play with your emotions.
The big (32) ______, however, is that watching a movie is a passive (33) ______. You have no say in how
the plot (34) ______ or which characters dominate the story. With computer games, you direct the (35) ______
and that is what makes them so exciting. Finding the right game is likely to signal the beginning of a lasting love
affair with the interactive world of make-believe.
It is wrong to think of gaming as something simply for children and teenagers. In fact, the biggest growth
area of the market is the 25-35 age group.
26. a. concerned b. admired c. startled d. surprised
27. a. has b. makes c. does d. gains
28. a. As soon as b. as well as c. As far as d. As long as
29. a. begun b. grown c. become d. sounded
30. a. makes b. branches c. shapes d. forms
31. a. gaze b. attention c. breath d. control
32. a. gap b. variety c. difference d. direction
33. a. pastime b. task c. routine d. employment
34. a. becomes b. produces c. turns d. develops
35. a. movement b. change c. action d. performance
VII. Writing
Rewrite the sentences using the structures given.
36. Lan was late and Hoe was late, too.( Both………and…… )

………………………………………………………………………………………………
37. I did not tell the truth. Tam did not tell the truth, either. ( Neither………nor…… )
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
38. We can choose the red or the blue one- whichever you prefer. ( ……. Either …… or…… )
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
39. They did not have money. They did not have time. ( neither……….nor…….)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
40. The film was boring. The film is also long. ( Not only ………. But also…….)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
Written test 4
Name:
Class: Mark:
VIII. PRONUNCIATION
Choose the word - a, b, c or d - that has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the
others.
1. a. practised b. stamped c. indulged d. accomplished
2. a. collect b. common c. modest d. accomplish
3. a. friends b. tunes c. clubs d. stamps
4. a. attract b. aquatic c. added d. facility
5. a. athlete b. appreciate c. wrestling d. freestyle
IX. LANGUAGE FOCUS
A. Choose the word or phrase - a, b, c or d - that best completes the sentence.
6. They've _____ a horrible new tower block where that lovely old building used to be.
a. put up b. put down c. pushed up d. pulled down
7. I agree with most of what you said, but I can't _____ your idea of letting children leave school at 14.
a. keep up with b. catch up with c. put up with d. go along with
8. Many young people are fond of _____ football and other kinds of sports.
a. play b. to play c. playing d. played
9. There is no point _____ a fuss over it
a. to make b. making c. being made d. to be made

10. Any stamps that were common I gave _____ to my friends.
a. up b. back c. away d. out
11. I keep stamps: However, I would not call myself an avid stamp collector.
a. private b. keen c. major d. complete
12. There are some hobbies that I _____ in for a while besides reading and collecting.
a. occupy b. accomplish c. fascinate d. indulge
13. Most children nowadays prefer watching TV ______ reading.
a. from b. to c. than d. over
14. I hate camping because I can't ______ an umbrella tent in the wind and I can't make a fire in the rain.
a. put up b. set off c. take over d. turn round
15. I'm not very ______ on going to a football match today.
a. keen b. enthusiastic c. happy d. interested
16. He can't hear and he can hardly speak ______.
a. either b. neither c. so d. also
17. I hadn't seen Derek for years. - ______. It is interesting to see how he's changed.
a. Either had I b. Neither had I c. I had either d. Neither I had
18. Steve Davis, ______ the trophy last year, is already out of this year's competition.
a. that won b. who won c. won d. whose win
19. Endive can be used ______ as a salad green or as a cooking vegetable.
a. such b. both c. either d. neither
20. _____ who was elected the first woman mayor of Chicago in 1979.
a. It was Jane Byrne b. Jane Byrne
c. That Jane Byrne d. When Jane Byrne
X. READING
A. Choose the word or phrase -a, b, c or d - that best fits the blank space in the following passage.
The (21) _____ of book knowledge is one part of school education but this kind of learning can be and often
is carried to (22) _____ in many countries so that no time for other interests IS (23) _____ to young people. Not
only must they attend school (24) _____ five-hour periods on six days of the week, studying possibly as many as
thirteen different subjects, but in addition they may even go to afternoon institutes for (25) _____ instruction.
They have almost no chance of taking (26) _____ any of their own hobbies or becoming familiar with the plants

and (27) _____ life of the countryside except during their summer holidays. Early youth should be a time of
exploration and adventure, of reading books for (28) _____ as well as study, of freedom to enjoy life before the
responsibilities of working for a living and (29) _____ a family (30) _____ an end to study, to freedom and only
too often to carefree enjoyment.
21. a. gathering b. collection c. obtaining d. accumulation
22. a. extremity b. excess c. limits d. boundary
23. a. available b. provided c. devoted d. reserved
24. a. during b. for c. throughout d. in
25. a. farther b. additional c. extra d. further
26. a. on b. up c. back d. over
27. a. untamed b. original c. wild d. natural
28. a. pleasure b. amusement c. joy d. entertainment
29. a. creating b. bringing c. building d. raising
30. a. hold b. put c. indicate d. mark
XI. Writing
Rewrite the sentences using the structures given.
31. Lan was late and Hoe was late, too.( Both………and…… )
…………………………………………………………………………………………….
32. I don't like keeping fish. My sister doesn't like keeping fish either. ( Neither…….nor……)
…………………………………………………………………………………………….
33. A friend of mine l1elpedme to get a job. His father is the manager of a company.
A friend of mine, ……………………………………………………………………
34. Collecting stamps from foreign countries is one of Jane's interests.
Jane is………………………………………………………………………………….
35. I did not know what would happen, and I did not care what would happen.
I neither………………………………………………………………………………