Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 19: Are you interested in photography?
A. not fond of B. hate C. dislike D. keen on
Question 20: Read more books to broaden your knowledge.
A. close B. narrow C. widen D. strong
Part 1. Choose the correct answer (A, B, C, or D) to complete the following sentences. (10pts)
1. Kevin and his best friend go to __________ school on foot every day.
A. the B. a C. an D. Ø (no article)
2. When I lived downtown, I __________ to the cinema almost every night.
A. was going B. have gone C. went D. will go
3. I suggest we __________ carefully before carrying out the project.
A. discussing B. should discuss C. discussed D. are discussing
4. “__________ have you lived in this beautiful city?” - “About three years”
A. How often B. How long C. How far D. How many
5. The employees __ you have just met have been working here for many years.
A. whom B. what C. which D. whose
6. If her parents allowed her to keep a pet, she ________ to raise a rabbit.
A. had chosen B. will choose C. choose D. would choose
7. Two students from Lao Cai High School for gifted students won the third prize ______ by the American Psychological Association at Intel ISEF 2021.
A. presented B. was presented C. presenting D. present
8. It was not until she met him ________ she knew the truth.
A. than B. that C. then D. when
9. Neither Tim nor his classmates __________ water polo before.
A. has played B. are playing C. have played D. is playing
10. While most of the students prefer working in groups, Jimmy like working ___.
A. on himself B. on his own C. of his own D. in himself
11. It is high time you ________ to apply yourself to your study.
A. begin B. to begin C. began D. begun
12. His uncle bought him a _________ bicycle on his birthday last week.
A. black beautiful Japanese B. beautiful black Japanese
C. Japanese black beautiful D. black Japanese beautiful
13. Laura is talking to her friend, Mina.
- Laura: “You look great in that new dress.” - Mina: “__________”
A. No, I think so B. Thanks. I bought it at Zara store.
C. Yes, I’d love to. D. Oh, you don’t like it, do you?
14. The boy often plays sports after school, __________?
A. has he B. does he C. doesn’t he D. hasn’t he
15. Mr. Liam takes the __________ for the management of the company.
A. responsible B. responsibility C. responsibly D. response
16. All students were very _________ to be back to school after a long time.
A. excitement B. exciting C. excite D. excited
17. ______, her reputation remained intact despite her failure at the contest.
A. It may seem as strange B. Strange as it may seem
C. May as it seems strange D. Strange it may be
18. My daughter usually worries about _______ badly in front of other people.
A. performing B. perform C. to perform D. performance
19. The more noise you make, __________ annoyed I get.
A. the most B. the more C. the much D. the many
20. Oil resources are decreasing. __________, we need to find alternative sources of energy.
A. However B. Nevertheless C. Moreover D. Therefore
A/choose best answer
1/ the movie on TV last night made me_
a / bore b/ boring c/ bored d/ boredom
2/the were very disappointed _ her acting
a/ of b/ with c/ in d/ on
3/we are really _ about going to the cinema tonight
a/ excited b/ interested c/ amused d/ pleased
4/the cinema changed completely at _ end _ 1920s
a/an-the b/ the-o c/ 0-the d/ the - the
5/ i_ thrillers to action films
a/ like b/ prefer c/ would rather d/ enjoy
6/ a film in which strange and frightening things happen is called a/an _
a/ thriller b/ comedy c/ drama d/ animation
7/ trung finds horor films really _
a/ disgust b/ disgusts c/ disgusting d/ disgusted
8/ in titanic it _leonardo dicaprio as jack dawson, a poor artist
a/ directs b/ shows c/ acts d/ strars
9/ _ beginning wwith a terrible disaster, the film has a happy ending
a/ in spite b/ despite c/ although d/ however
10/ the film has as a silly plot _ many people enjoy it
a/ though b/ moreover c/ because d/ nevertheless
II. Choose the best answer a, b, c or d to complete the sentence.
1. Day of the Dead is celebrated__________ November 1st in Mexico.
a. on b. in c. at d. during
2. People throw tomatoes___________ each other at La Tomatina in Bunol.
a. on b. to c. at d. for
3. The festival starts with an opening____________ where people walk through the streets.
a. party b. ritual c. feast d. parade
4. Summerfest is the world's largest_____________ festival. It features more than 700 bands performing on
11 stages.
a. arts b. music c. religious d. seasonal
5. In the UK and US, people give coloured chocolate eggs to each other at______________________ .
a. New Year b. Halloween c. Christmas d. Easter
6. do__ people celebrate Diwali? – They…celebrate it with music, lights, fireworks and traditional sweets.
a. How b. What c. Why d. Where
7. Bon Jovi will______________ at the 2019 Rock in Rio music festival in Brazil.
a. display b. perform c. gather d. attend
8. , the hard rock Louder Than Life festival was cancelled.
a. After raining heavily b. When it rains heavily
c. Due to heavy rain d. Despite heavy rain
9. What is the highest prize awarded at the Cannes Film Festival?
a. Palme d'Or b. Oscar c. Golden Globe d. Black Lady
10. “In the Cooper's Hill Cheese Rolling Festival, people attempt to chase a rolling cheese wheel down the hill.”
a. That's a great idea. b. Oh, I totally agree. c. It sounds crazy. d. OK, that's interesting
IV. Choose the best answer a, b, c or d to complete the sentence.
1. Day of the Dead is celebrated_______ November 1st in Mexico.
a. on b. in c. at d. during
2. People throw tomatoes ________each other at La Tomatina in Bunol.
a. on b. to c. at d. for
3. The festival starts with an opening ________ where people walk through the streets.
a. party b. ritual c. feast d. parade
4. Summerfest is the world’s largest_________festival. It features more than 700 bands performing on 11 stages.
a. arts b. music c. religious d. seasonal
5. In the UK and US, people give coloured chocolate eggs to each other at ___________.
a. New Year b. Halloween c. Christmas d. Easter
6. ________do people celebrate Diwali? - They celebrate it with music, lights, fireworks and traditional sweets.
a. How b. What c. Why d. Where
7. Bon Jovi will ___________ at the 2019 Rock in Rio music festival in Brazil.
a. display b. perform c. gather d. attend
8. _________, the hard rock Louder Than Life festival was cancelled.
a. After raining heavily b. When it rains heavily
c. Due to heavy rain d. Despite heavy rain
9. What is the highest prize awarded at the Cannes Film Festival?
a. Palme d’Or b. Oscar c. Golden Globe d. Black Lady
10. “In the Cooper’s Hill Cheese Rolling Festival, people attempt to chase a rolling cheese wheel down the hill.” “____________ ”
a. That’s a great idea. b. Oh, I totally agree.
c. It sounds crazy. d. OK, that’s interesting
V. Choose the best answer a, b, c or d to complete the sentence.
1. Day of the Dead is celebrated......................................November 1st in Mexico.
a. on b. in c. at d. during
2. People throw tomatoes......................................each other at La Tomatina in Bunol.
a. on b. to c. at d. for
3. The festival starts with an opening......................................where people walk through the streets.
a. party b. ritual c. feast d. parade
4. Summer fest is the world’s largest......................................festival. It features more than 700 ban performing on 11 stages.
a. arts b. music c. religious d. seasonal
5. In the UK and US, people give coloured chocolate eggs to each other at.......................................
a. New Year b. Halloween c. Christmas d. Easter
6. ......................................do people celebrate Diwali? - They celebrate it with music, lights, firework and traditional sweets.
a. How b. What c. Why d. Where
7. Bon Jovi will......................................at the 2019 Rock in Rio music festival in Brazil.
a. display b. perform c. gather d. at-tend
8. ......................................, the hard rock Louder Than Life festival was cancelled.
a. After raining heavily b. When it rains heavily c. Due to heavy rain d. Despite heavy rain
9. What is the highest prize awarded at the Cannes Film Festival?
a. Palme d’Or b. Oscar c. Golden Globe d. Black Lady
10. “In the Cooper’s Hill Cheese Rolling Festival, people attempt to chase a rolling cheese wheel down the hill.” “......................................”
a. That’s a great idea. b. Oh, I totally agree. c. It sounds crazy. d. OK, that’s interesting.
Choose the sentences (A, B, C or D) that is closest in meaning to the root sentence or best combines the two given sentences. 1. I have never listened to ghost stories before. A. This is the first time I listened to ghost stories. B. These are the first Ghost stories I listen to. C. This is the first time I have listened to ghost stories. D. This is the first time I listen to ghost stories. 2. This is the most beautiful view that I have ever seen. A. This is the first time I ever saw such a beautiful view. B. This is the first time I ever seen such beautiful a view C. This is the first time I have ever seen such a beautiful view. D. This is the first time I have ever seen such beautiful a view. 3. A holiday in Miami is cheaper than one in Bermuda. A. A holiday in Bermuda is more expensive than one in Miami. B. A holiday in Bermuda is not as expensive as one in Miami. C. A holiday in Bermuda cost less than one in Miami. D. A holiday in Bermuda costs as much as one in Miami. 4. It usually takes me two hours to do my homework. A. I usually spend two hours doing my homework. B. Doing my homework needs me two hours. C. Two hours is the time I need to do my homework. D. Two hours are enough for me to do my homework. 5. I am keen on walking in the rain. A. I avoid walking in the rain. B. Walking in the rain gives me a lot of pleasure. C. I often have to walk in the rain. D. Walking in the rain makes me feel unpleasant. 6. It was very hot. He switched on the fan. A. It was very hot, so he switched on the fan. B. Because he switched on the fan, it was very hot. C. It was very hot, but he switched on the fan. D. So it was very hot, he switched on the fan. 7. You will miss the train. You must hurry. A. You must hurry, so you will miss the train. B. Because you must hurry, you will miss the train. C. You must hurry, or you will miss the train. D. Missing the train means you must hurry. 8. She had a sunburn. She didn’t apply sunscreen on her body. She had a sunburn or she didn’t apply sunscreen on her body. B. Although she had a sunburn, she didn’t apply sunscreen on her body. C. Because she had a sunburn, she didn’t apply sunscreen on her body. D. She had a sunburn because she didn’t apply sunscreen on her body. 9. Helen has a temperature. She has a headache. A. Although Helen has a temperature, she has a headache. B. Helen has a temperature or a headache. C. Helen has a temperature and a headache. D. Helen has a temperature because she has a headache. 10. You have to get up early. You will be late for school. A. Because you have to get up early, you won’t be late for school. B. Get up early or you will be late for school. C. You have to get up early and you will be late for school. D. Although you get up early, you will still be late for school. 11. Mr. Viet started collecting stamps two years ago. A. Mr. Viet has started collecting stamps for two years. B. Mr. Viet has been collected stamps for two years ago. C. Mr. Viet has collected stamps for two years ago. D. Mr. Viet has collected stamps for two years. 12. He hasn’t cleaned his room for days. A. He started cleaning his room days ago. B. It is days since he has cleaned his room. C. He last cleaned his room days ago. D. He has never cleaned his room.
IIIC. Choose the best answer to complete the sentences.
1. Traffic accidents can be prevented if people __________ the rules.
A. remember B. obey C. go after D. take care of
2. I _______ go to school on foot when I was a child.
A. have to B. used to C. can D. may
3. Jenny: “How about driving to school tomorrow?” - Tony: “_______”
A. Great idea! B. Good idea! C. No, I don’t D. A & B
4. It must be ___________ to see elephants racing.
A. amaze B. amazed C. amazing D. Amazement
5__________ the traffic was terrible, I arrived on time.
A. Despite B. In spite of C. However D. Although
6. Mai: “Would you like to see a film?” - Duong: “_________”
A. No, I don’t like it at all. B. Sure. What film shall we see?
C. Who is in it? D. I’m sorry, I don’t.
7.It takes me two hours___________ that letter.
A. to write B. write C. writing D. for writing
8. Hoi Mua, a harvest festival _______ in Phu Yen every year.
A. is held B. holds C. held D. will hold
III. Choose the best answer A, B, C, or D to complete each sentence.
1. He is the same__________ his father.
A. as B. with C. on D. from
2. What about__________a bus to the picnic site?
A. took B. takes C. take D. taking
3. The temple of Literature __________ in Ha Noi in 11th century.
A. has built B. built C. was built D.has been built
4. A…… is a person who plays a musical instrument or writes music, especially as a job.
A. Poet B. singer C. comedian D. musican
5. How ______________ beef do you need for lunch? – One kilo, please.
A. much B. often C. for D. as
6. I ………..making models is interesting because it helps me be creative.
A. think. B. find. C. say D. tell
7. You should spend __________ time on English because English is needed for your life.
A. more B.a few C.a lot D.a little
8.There isn’t ___________ bread in the fridge.
A. a B. some C. an D. any
9. 'Thanks a lot for the lovely dinner.' - '__________.'
A. Thank you too B.It’s all right. C. You’re welcome D.Please don’t say so.
10. My sister’s personality is very different ………………mine
A. as B. than C. from D. the same as
11. Duong can draw animals, and Duy can do it………………..
A. too B. either C. so D. neither
12. __________oranges do you want?'
A.How often B. How much C. How many D. How far
13. Thuy Ha likes ………….. eel soup very much because she thinks it’s delicious.
A. eat B. eating C. to eat D. eats
14. I don’t often eat junk food and my friend, Hien doesn’t __________.
A.either B.so C.neither D.too
15.There is___________university located in my neighborhood.
A. an B. a C. the D. All are correct