ĐỀ 3: CLOSEST
1. Tet is a festival which occurs in late January or early February.
A. happens B. begins C. causes D. ends
2. The farm and surrounding area were seriously flooded.
A. place B. space C. region D. country
OPPOSITE 3. I don’t like rainy weather. It’s so wet.
A. foggy B. cloudy C. windy D. sunny
4. My little daughter hates having to getting up early in the morning.
A. late B. quickly C. quietly D. lazily
the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.
5. Mary brings to class a new picture she has painted.
– Tom: “What a wonderful picture!” – Mary: “ _________”
A. I’m very proud of it. B. It’s nice of you to say so.
C. You don’t need to say so. D. Of course, I think so.
6. Nam and Lan are meeting on the second day of Tet.
– Nam: “Happy New Year!” – Lan: “ _______”
A. The same to you! B. You’re happy, too.
C. All right. D. It’s my pleasure
Read the passage then choose the correct answer
Although there are many celebrations throughout the year, Tet or Lunar new year holiday is the most important celebration for Vietnamese people. Tet is festival which occurs in late January or early February. It is a time for families to clean and decorate their homes, and enjoy special food such as sticky rice cakes. Family members who live apart try to be together at Tet.
Passover is in late March or early April. This festival is celebrated in Israel and by all Jewish people. On this festival, people celebrate freedom from slavery. Passover is also an ancient spring festival. On the first or second nights of Passover, Jewish families eat a special meal called the Seder.
Easter is a joyful festival which is celebrated in many countries. It happens at around the same time as Passover. On Easter day (Easter Sunday), young children receive chocolate or sugar eggs as long as they are good. In many countries, people crowd the streets to watch colorful parades.
31. What is another way to call “Tet”?
A. Lunar New Year.
B. Easter
C. Passover
D. Christmas
32. When does Tet occur?
A. Tet occurs in early March or late April
B. Tet occurs in late January or early February
C. Tet occurs in late January or February
D. Tet occurs in late February or early March
33. Who celebrate Passover?
A. Some Jewish people celebrate Passover
B. All Japanese people celebrate Passover
C. All Jewish people celebrate Passover
D. Few Jewish people celebrate Passover
34. How many celebrations are there in the reading passage?
A. There are three celebrations in the reading passage
B. There are four celebrations in the reading passage
C. There are five celebrations in the reading passage
D. There are six celebrations in the reading passage
35. The word “it” in line 11 the passage refers to:
A. Easter B. Passover C. Tet D. Spring
Choose the underlined words or phrases that are not correct in standard written English.
26. This is the book that I bought it at the store.
A B C D
27. Tet is a festival who occurs in late January or early February.
A B C D
28. She gave me a lot of flowers on my birthday, that was very nice of her.
A B C D
29. On my mum’s birthday, my dad gave her roses whose were very sweet and beautiful.
A B C D
30. He is a considerate and generous man whom is loved not only by his family but also by all his friends.
A B C D
The festival is called Easter. It is in the late March or early April.
The festival which..................................................................
I. Choose the best answer to complete the sentence. 1. Lighting accounts____________ 10% to 15% of the electricity bill. a. on b. to c. at d. for 2. Tet is a festival which occurs____________late January or early February. a. on b. in c. at d. from 3. Whenever I meet new words, I always look them ____________in a dictionary a. for b. over c. up d. after 4. They live in the house ______________roof is full of holes. a. which b. of which c. that d. whose 5. This is the woman ___________ in Peru last year. a. who I met her b. who met c. I met d. I met her 6. He promises never________ again. a. to smoke b. smoking c. smoke d. smoked 7. __________he didn't feel well, the boy wanted to stay home from school. a. Even though b. Becauses c. Whene d . Unless 8. It's advisable to ________ things in order to save natural resources. a. recycle b. replace c. reduce d. consume 9. The_________ of hiding eggs on Easter is practiced in many American homes. a. costume b . experience c. celebration d. custom 10. “I'm sorry about the noise." / "__________” a. That's right b. Of course c. It's OK d. You're welcome
Rewrite the sentences with the words given keep the same meaning.
The festival is called Easter. It is in the late March or early April.
The festival which.............................................................
I. Choose the word / phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space in each sentence.
1. Tornadoes can suck up anything ________ is in their path.
A. what B. who C. that D. where
2. When the shaking first started, Yuki thought that it ______ just another standard aftershock.
A. is B. will be C. has D. was
3. I couldn’t sleep _______________________ very tired.
A. despite I was B. in spite of I was C. because of D. although I was
4. The weather _______________ for tomorrow is very worrying.
A. news B. foresee C. forecast D. foreman
5. He is always polite and _________________ towards his employees.
A. priority B. composes C. nominates D. considerate
6. Those buckets must be filled _______________ water for future use.
A. into B. on C. with D. by
7. Mary:” I’d like to congratulate you on your drawing, Tom! “ Tom: ________________
A. Yes, I think so C. It’s very good. B. Thanks, it’s O.K D. It’s very nice of you to say so
8. Tet is a festival which occurs ________ late January or early February.
A. at B. from C. on D. in
9. Scientists can usually ________ when a volcano will erupt.
A. mean B. estimate C. report D. predict
10. He is famous for his _________ . He is very helpful to those less fortunate than himself.
A. kind B. unkind C. kindly D. kindness
11. After a while Yuki realized that something __________ wrong once the shaking did not stop.
A. is B. has been C. was D. will be
12. Tet is a festival which _______________________in late January or early February.
A. holds B. celebrates C. decorates D. occurs
13. In Australia, a 120-km tropical storm is known as a ______________________.
A. hurricane B. tornado C. cyclone D. typhoon
14. Passover is celebrated by ____________________people.
A. English B. Vietnamese C. Japanese D. Jewish
15. Auld Lang Syne is a song ____________________is sung on New Year’s Eve.
A. when B. which C. where D. it
16. ______________Mr Pike is old and weak, he goes jogging every day.
A. Therefore B. Because C. Although D. However
17. Most earthquakes occur ____________________the Pacific Rim.
A. along B. around C. through D. over
18. His sense of humor distinguishes him _____________________others.
A. among B. between C. from D. with
19. “I suggest going to the seaside on the weekend.” – “_____________________.”
A. That’s a reason B. That’s a trip C. That’s a fine day D. That’s a good idea
20. Many people were injured when the building ______________ .
A. collapsed B. destroyed C. struck D. erupt
21. We will arrive ________ the morning of the sixth.
A. in B. for C. on D. at
22. Tuan was an effective ____ in that volunteer program. He spent his free time heping people.
A. active B. activist C. actor D. activity
23. The ___________ of the volcano was a terrible disaster .
A. prediction B. eruption C. cyclone D. shift
24. Thank you for your donation. It was very generous________________ you.
A. in B. at C. since D. of
25. Are they preparing for a military _________ to celebrate National Day?
A. parade B. celebration C. exhibition D. nomination
26. When tropical storm reaches 120 kilometers per hour, it is called a ___________ in America.
A. cyclone B. hurricane C. tornado D. typhoon
27. They went on walking _____________ it started to rain heavily.
A. so B. though C. because D. despite
28. The women and animals _____________ you saw on TV were from China.
A. that B. which C. whom D. who
29. “Thank you very much for that!” - “_______________.”
A. of course B. thank you C. I don’t mind D. Not at all
30. Let me congratulate you ______________ your nomination.
A. about B. for C. with D. on
31. ___________ Easter Day , many children and adults enjoy painting eggs.
A. On B. At C. During D. In
32. My friend Nigel, _____________ works in the City Bank, earns much more than I do.
A. that B. which C. who D. whose
33. “I suggest going to London for the weekend.”
A. That‘s fine day B. That‘s a good idea. C. That’s a trip. D. That‘s reason.
34. ________________ the man felt very tired, he did not stop working.
A. Though B. Because C. If D. Despite
35. ___________ a sudden shaking of the earth's surface that often causes a lot of damage.
A. Earthquake B. Tidal wave C. Typhoon D. Tornado
36. I think that nothing is more precious than __________________.
A. acquaintance B. parade C. damage D. freedom
37. Easter is a joyful festival which ____________ in late March or early April.
A. celebrates B. holds C. organizes D. occurs
38. Hurricane Andrew, _____swept through southern Florida in 1992, killed 41 people.
A. which B. that C. who D. both A and B
39. “That’s a delicious cake, my daughter.” “Thanks, Mom._____________.”
A. I’m a clever girl. B. Well done. C. It is very kind of you to say so. D. Yes, of course
Question 22. According to the passage, how long does Tet usually last?
A. For three days.
B. In early February
C. For a long time.
D. In late January
Question 23. Which of the following is NOT true, according to the passage?
A. People finish cleaning their houses before New Year's Day.
B. Apricot blossom and peach blossom symbolise a long life.
C. The Vietnamese clean their houses during Tet.
D. Houses are decorated with branches of apricot blossom or peach blossom.
Question 22. According to the passage, how long does Tet usually last?
A. For three days.
B. In early February
C. For a long time.
D. In late January
Question 23. Which of the following is NOT true, according to the passage?
A. People finish cleaning their houses before New Year's Day.
B. Apricot blossom and peach blossom symbolise a long life.
C. The Vietnamese clean their houses during Tet.
D. Houses are decorated with branches of apricot blossom or peach blossom.