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ENGLISH 9 - Practice Test 28
Time 60’
Name: ……………………….
Class: …………. ID:…….
I. MULTIPLE CHOICE ( 8.0 pts )
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1. A. come B. month C.mother D. open
Question 2. A. beds B. clocks C. walls D. tables
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in the position of first stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3. A. behave B. worship C. belong D. enjoy
Question 4. A. happen B. attend C. replace D. succeed
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
Question 5. My sister is as tallerasmy mother.
A B C D
Question 6. Mai learnthard in order to that she might get the scholarship.
A B C D
Question 7. Nam didn’t know whereto find more informationsabout the course.
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 8. His mother will be delighted after she ………. about his good study at school.
A. hears B. hear C. will hear D. heard
Question 9. ………. I have finished my work, I will have a holiday.
A. Although B. Since C. As soon as D. Because
Question 10. My father always reads newspapers after dinner, but this evening he ………. to music.
A. listens B. is listening C. has listened D. have listened
Question 11. We have learned English since we ………. in grade 3.
A. were B. are C. will be D. would be
Question 12. We often get up early in the morning so that we can go to school ………. time.
A. at B. in C. to D. on
Question 13. Nobody in my class likes that boy because of his ………. .
A. lazy B. laziness C. lazily D. is lazy
Question 14. My brother is a famous artisan in the village, ………. he is still very young.
A. because B.although C. when D. however
Question 15. In the choir, Lan sings ………. than anyone else.
A. more beautiful B. beautifuler C. more beautifully D. beautifullier
Question 16. Minh said that he ………. to HaiPhong the next day.
A. would go B. will go C. is going D. goes
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.
Question 17. - Peter: It’s rather hot in here. Do you mind if I open the window? - Daisy: ………. .
A. I don’t like it. B. Sure, please! C.No, go ahead! D. Yes, please!
Question 18. - Paul: Will you able to come to the meeting? - John: Yes, ………. .
A. Of course, you will. B. I’m afraid not. C. Alright. C. Yes, I do..
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 question.
Question 19. Wearing uniforms to school is compulsory in many schools.
A. necessary B. optional C. obligatory D. redundant
Question 20. People can make a good living in sales if they have the right attitude and strategies.
A. live a good life B. earn a lot of money
C. have a comfortable life D. achieve considerable success
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following question.
Question 21. Around one corner, a hundred goats suddenly appeared, in no apparent hurry to let us by.
A. paraded B. left C. vanished D. showed up
Question 22. If you are willing to fly at night, you can get a much cheaper ticket.
A. unprepared B. ready C. happy D. reluctant
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each numbered blank.
English is a very useful language. If we (23) ………. English, we can go to any countries we like. We will not find it hard to make people understand (24) ………. we want to say. English also helps us to learn all kinds (25) ………. subjects. Hundreds of books are written in English every day in (2) ………. countries. English has also helped to spread ideas and knowledge all corners of the world. Therefore, (27) ………. English language has helped to spread better understanding and friendship among countries.
Question 23. A. have B. learn C. know D. write
Question 24. A. what B. which C. where D. why
Question 25. A. for B.at C. in D. of
Question 26. A. much B. many C. little D. few
Question 27. A. a B. an C. the D. X
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
Bill Gates is the co- founder of Microsoft, the world’s largest PC software company. He is among the richest people in the world. Bill Gates’ interest in computer started when he was a teenager. After high school, he was accepted to several top colleges in the USA: Harvard, Yale, and Princeton. He chose to go to Harvard to study law. At Harvard he focused more on his interest in computers than on coursework. He often relaxed by playing video games in Harvard’s computer lab. He left Harvard before graduating because he wanted open a software company with his friend Paul Allen. However, he later said, “Idon’t think dropping out is a good idea.” In 2007, he received an honorary degree from Harvard. He began his speech by saying this to his fatherin the audience. “I’ve been waiting more than 30 years to say this: Dad, I always told you I’d come back and get my degree.” Bill Gates is no longer working full time for Microsoft. He is now, with his wife, running the Bill&Melina Gates Foundation which aims to improve health care, reduce poverty, and promote education around the world.
Question 28. When did Bill Gates first develop his interest in computer?
A. during his teenage years B. when he went to university
C. when he was a nursery school D. when he played video games in Harvard’s computer lab
Question 29. What did he studied at Harvard University?
A. computer science B. business C. law D. Math
Question 30. The phrase ‘dropping out’ means
A. giving up his studies B. finishing school C. leaving school D. going to school
Question 31. Why did he drop out of Harvard?
A. because he was ill
B. because he wanted to study at another university
C. because he wanted to start a software company
D. because he was bored with studying
Question 32. He is now running the Bill&Melina Gates Foundation with ……….
A. his friend, Paul Allen B. his father C. nobody D. his wife
II. WRITING ( 2.0 pts )
Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning each new one with the given word(s). Write the new sentences on your answer sheet.
Question 33. “ If I were you, I would buy this English dictionary.”, Daisy said to Mary.
Daisy advised …………………………………………………………………………….
Question 34. Ba is the tallest boy in his class.
Nobody ……………………………………………………………………………………
Question 35. We started to live in this house in 2001.
We …………………………………………………………………………………………
Question 36. Nam couldn’t go to school yesterday because he was ill.
Because of ………………………………………………………………………………..
Combine two sentences into a new one, using the words in brackets. Do not change the given words in any way. Write the new sentences on your answer sheet.
Question 37. We should reduce the amount of garbage. We can help to protect the environment. (sothat)
……………………………………………………………………………………………
Question 38. This morning it rained very hard. We all came to school on time. (although)
……………………………………………………………………………………………
Question 39. The bird covered the nest with her wings. She wanted to protect her eggs. (in order to)
……………………………………………………………………………………………
Question 40. I was very surprised at the news. She didn’t pass the exam(passing)
……………………………………………………………………………………………
….. The end! …..
ENGLISH 9 - PRACTICE TEST 28
KEY
I. MULTIPLE CHOICE ( 8.0 pts )
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1. A. come B. month C.mother D. open
Question 2. A. beds B. clocks C. walls D. tables
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in the position of first stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3. A. behave B. worship C. belong D. enjoy
Question 4. A. happen B. attend C. replace D. succeed
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
Question 5. My sister is as tallerasmy mother.
A B C D
Question 6. Mai learnthard in order to that she might get the scholarship.
A B C D
Question 7. Nam didn’t know whereto find more informationsabout the course.
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 8. His mother will be delighted after she ………. about his good study at school.
A. hears B. hear C. will hear D. heard
Question 9. ………. I have finished my work, I will have a holiday.
A. Although B. Since C. As soon as D. Because
Question 10. My father always reads newspapers after dinner, but this evening he ………. to music.
A. listens B. is listening C. has listened D.have listened
Question 11. We have learned English since we ………. in grade 3.
A. were B. are C. will be D. would be
Question 12. We often get up early in the morning so that we can go to school ………. time.
A. at B. in C. to D. on
Question 13. Nobody in my class likes that boy because of his ………. .
A. lazy B. laziness C. lazily D. is lazy
Question 14. My brother is a famous artisan in the village, ………. he is still very young.
A. because B.although C. when D. however
Question 15. In the choir, Lan sings ………. than anyone else.
A. more beautiful B. beautifuller C. more beautifully D. beautifullier
Question 16. Minh said that he ………. to HaiPhong the next day.
A. would go B. will go C. is going D. goes
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.
Question 17. - Peter: It’s rather hot in here. Do you mind if I open the window? - Daisy: ………. .
A. I don’t like it. B. Sure, please! C.No, go ahead! D. Yes, please!
Question 18. - Paul: Will you able to come to the meeting? - John: Yes, ……….
A. Of course, you will. B. I’m afraid not. C. Alright. C. Yes, I do.
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 question.
Question 19. Wearing uniforms to school is compulsory in many schools.
A. necessary B. optional C. obligatory D. redundant
Question 20. People can make a good living in sales if they have the right attitude and strategies.
A. live a good life B. earn a lot of money
C. have a comfortable life D. achieve considerable success
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following question.
Question 21. Around one corner, a hundred goats suddenly appeared, in no apparent hurry to let us by.
A. paraded B. left C. vanished D. showed up
Question 22. If you are willing to fly at night, you can get a much cheaper ticket.
A. unprepared B. ready C. happy D. reluctant
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each numbered blank.
English is a very useful language. If we (23) ………. English, we can go to any countries we like. We will not find it hard to make people understand (24) ………. we want to say. English also helps us to learn all kinds (25) ……….subjects . Hundreds of books are written in English every day in (2) ………. countries. English has also helped to spread ideas and knowledge all corners of the world. Therefore, (27) ………. English language has helped to spread better understanding and friendship among countries.
Question 23. A. have B. learn C. know D. write
Question 24. A. what B. which C. where D. why
Question 25. A. for B.at C. in D. of
Question 26. A. much B. many C. little D. few
Question 27. A. a B. an C. the D. X
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
Bill Gates is the co- founder of Microsoft, the world’s largest PC software company. He is among the richest people in the world. Bill Gates’ interest in computer started when he was a teenager. After high school, he was accepted to several top colleges in the USA: Harvard, Yale, and Princeton. He chose to go to Harvard to study law. At Harvard he focused more on his interest in computers than on coursework. He often relaxed by playing video games in Harvard’s computer lab. He left Harvard before graduating because he wanted open a software company with his friend Paul Allen. However, he later said, “Idon’t think dropping out is a good idea.” In 2007, he received an honorary degree from Harvard. He began his speech by saying this to his father in the audience. “I’ve been waiting more than 30 years to say this: Dad, I always told you I’d come back and get my degree.” Bill Gates is no longer working full time for Microsoft. He is now, with his wife, running the Bill&Melina Gates Foundation which aims to improve health care, reduce poverty, and promote education around the world.
Question 28. When dis Bill Gates first develop his interest in computer?
A. during his teenage years B. when he went to university
C. when he was a nursery school D. when he played video games in Harvard’s computer lab
Question 29. What did he studied at Harvard University?
A. computer science B. business C. law D. Math
Question 30. The phrase ‘dropping out’ means
A. giving up his studies B. finishing school C. leaving school D. going to school
Question 31. Why did he drop out of Harvard?
A. because he was ill B. because he wanted to study at another university
D. because he was bored with studying C. because he wanted to start a software companyQuestion 32. He is now running the Bill&Melina Gates Foundation with ……….
A. his friend, Paul Allen B. his father C. nobody D. his wife
II. WRITING ( 2.0 pts )
Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning each new one with the given word(s). Write the new sentences on your answer sheet.
Question 33. “ If I were you, I would buy this English dictionary.”, Daisy said to Mary.
Daisy advised Mary to buy that English dictionary.
Question 34. Ba is the tallest boy in his class.
Nobody in Ba’s class is taller than him/ he is.
Question 35. We started to live in this house in 2001.
We have lived/ have been living in this house since 2001/ for 17 years.
Question 36. Nam couldn’t go to school yesterday because he was ill.
Because of illness, Nam couldn’t go to school yesterday.
Combine two sentences into a new one, using the words in brackets. Do not change the given words in any way. Write the new sentences on your answer sheet.
Question 37. We should reduce the amount of garbage. We can help to protect the environment. (sothat)
We should reduce the amount of garbage so that we can help to protect the environment.
Question 38. This morning it rained very hard. We all came to school on time.(although)
Although this morning it rained very hard, we all came to school on time.
Question 39. The bird covered the nest with her wings. She wanted to protect her eggs. (in order to)
The bird covered the nest with her wings. She wanted to protect her eggs.
Question 40. I was very surprised at the news. She didn’t pass the exam (passing)
…………………………………………………………………………………………
I was very surprised at the news of her not passing the exam
….. The end! …..
Time 60’
Name: ……………………….
Class: …………. ID:…….
I. MULTIPLE CHOICE ( 8.0 pts )
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1. A. come B. month C.mother D. open
Question 2. A. beds B. clocks C. walls D. tables
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in the position of first stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3. A. behave B. worship C. belong D. enjoy
Question 4. A. happen B. attend C. replace D. succeed
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
Question 5. My sister is as tallerasmy mother.
A B C D
Question 6. Mai learnthard in order to that she might get the scholarship.
A B C D
Question 7. Nam didn’t know whereto find more informationsabout the course.
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 8. His mother will be delighted after she ………. about his good study at school.
A. hears B. hear C. will hear D. heard
Question 9. ………. I have finished my work, I will have a holiday.
A. Although B. Since C. As soon as D. Because
Question 10. My father always reads newspapers after dinner, but this evening he ………. to music.
A. listens B. is listening C. has listened D. have listened
Question 11. We have learned English since we ………. in grade 3.
A. were B. are C. will be D. would be
Question 12. We often get up early in the morning so that we can go to school ………. time.
A. at B. in C. to D. on
Question 13. Nobody in my class likes that boy because of his ………. .
A. lazy B. laziness C. lazily D. is lazy
Question 14. My brother is a famous artisan in the village, ………. he is still very young.
A. because B.although C. when D. however
Question 15. In the choir, Lan sings ………. than anyone else.
A. more beautiful B. beautifuler C. more beautifully D. beautifullier
Question 16. Minh said that he ………. to HaiPhong the next day.
A. would go B. will go C. is going D. goes
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.
Question 17. - Peter: It’s rather hot in here. Do you mind if I open the window? - Daisy: ………. .
A. I don’t like it. B. Sure, please! C.No, go ahead! D. Yes, please!
Question 18. - Paul: Will you able to come to the meeting? - John: Yes, ………. .
A. Of course, you will. B. I’m afraid not. C. Alright. C. Yes, I do..
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 question.
Question 19. Wearing uniforms to school is compulsory in many schools.
A. necessary B. optional C. obligatory D. redundant
Question 20. People can make a good living in sales if they have the right attitude and strategies.
A. live a good life B. earn a lot of money
C. have a comfortable life D. achieve considerable success
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following question.
Question 21. Around one corner, a hundred goats suddenly appeared, in no apparent hurry to let us by.
A. paraded B. left C. vanished D. showed up
Question 22. If you are willing to fly at night, you can get a much cheaper ticket.
A. unprepared B. ready C. happy D. reluctant
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each numbered blank.
English is a very useful language. If we (23) ………. English, we can go to any countries we like. We will not find it hard to make people understand (24) ………. we want to say. English also helps us to learn all kinds (25) ………. subjects. Hundreds of books are written in English every day in (2) ………. countries. English has also helped to spread ideas and knowledge all corners of the world. Therefore, (27) ………. English language has helped to spread better understanding and friendship among countries.
Question 23. A. have B. learn C. know D. write
Question 24. A. what B. which C. where D. why
Question 25. A. for B.at C. in D. of
Question 26. A. much B. many C. little D. few
Question 27. A. a B. an C. the D. X
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
Bill Gates is the co- founder of Microsoft, the world’s largest PC software company. He is among the richest people in the world. Bill Gates’ interest in computer started when he was a teenager. After high school, he was accepted to several top colleges in the USA: Harvard, Yale, and Princeton. He chose to go to Harvard to study law. At Harvard he focused more on his interest in computers than on coursework. He often relaxed by playing video games in Harvard’s computer lab. He left Harvard before graduating because he wanted open a software company with his friend Paul Allen. However, he later said, “Idon’t think dropping out is a good idea.” In 2007, he received an honorary degree from Harvard. He began his speech by saying this to his fatherin the audience. “I’ve been waiting more than 30 years to say this: Dad, I always told you I’d come back and get my degree.” Bill Gates is no longer working full time for Microsoft. He is now, with his wife, running the Bill&Melina Gates Foundation which aims to improve health care, reduce poverty, and promote education around the world.
Question 28. When did Bill Gates first develop his interest in computer?
A. during his teenage years B. when he went to university
C. when he was a nursery school D. when he played video games in Harvard’s computer lab
Question 29. What did he studied at Harvard University?
A. computer science B. business C. law D. Math
Question 30. The phrase ‘dropping out’ means
A. giving up his studies B. finishing school C. leaving school D. going to school
Question 31. Why did he drop out of Harvard?
A. because he was ill
B. because he wanted to study at another university
C. because he wanted to start a software company
D. because he was bored with studying
Question 32. He is now running the Bill&Melina Gates Foundation with ……….
A. his friend, Paul Allen B. his father C. nobody D. his wife
II. WRITING ( 2.0 pts )
Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning each new one with the given word(s). Write the new sentences on your answer sheet.
Question 33. “ If I were you, I would buy this English dictionary.”, Daisy said to Mary.
Daisy advised …………………………………………………………………………….
Question 34. Ba is the tallest boy in his class.
Nobody ……………………………………………………………………………………
Question 35. We started to live in this house in 2001.
We …………………………………………………………………………………………
Question 36. Nam couldn’t go to school yesterday because he was ill.
Because of ………………………………………………………………………………..
Combine two sentences into a new one, using the words in brackets. Do not change the given words in any way. Write the new sentences on your answer sheet.
Question 37. We should reduce the amount of garbage. We can help to protect the environment. (sothat)
……………………………………………………………………………………………
Question 38. This morning it rained very hard. We all came to school on time. (although)
……………………………………………………………………………………………
Question 39. The bird covered the nest with her wings. She wanted to protect her eggs. (in order to)
……………………………………………………………………………………………
Question 40. I was very surprised at the news. She didn’t pass the exam(passing)
……………………………………………………………………………………………
….. The end! …..
ENGLISH 9 - PRACTICE TEST 28
KEY
I. MULTIPLE CHOICE ( 8.0 pts )
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1. A. come B. month C.mother D. open
Question 2. A. beds B. clocks C. walls D. tables
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in the position of first stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3. A. behave B. worship C. belong D. enjoy
Question 4. A. happen B. attend C. replace D. succeed
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
Question 5. My sister is as tallerasmy mother.
A B C D
Question 6. Mai learnthard in order to that she might get the scholarship.
A B C D
Question 7. Nam didn’t know whereto find more informationsabout the course.
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 8. His mother will be delighted after she ………. about his good study at school.
A. hears B. hear C. will hear D. heard
Question 9. ………. I have finished my work, I will have a holiday.
A. Although B. Since C. As soon as D. Because
Question 10. My father always reads newspapers after dinner, but this evening he ………. to music.
A. listens B. is listening C. has listened D.have listened
Question 11. We have learned English since we ………. in grade 3.
A. were B. are C. will be D. would be
Question 12. We often get up early in the morning so that we can go to school ………. time.
A. at B. in C. to D. on
Question 13. Nobody in my class likes that boy because of his ………. .
A. lazy B. laziness C. lazily D. is lazy
Question 14. My brother is a famous artisan in the village, ………. he is still very young.
A. because B.although C. when D. however
Question 15. In the choir, Lan sings ………. than anyone else.
A. more beautiful B. beautifuller C. more beautifully D. beautifullier
Question 16. Minh said that he ………. to HaiPhong the next day.
A. would go B. will go C. is going D. goes
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.
Question 17. - Peter: It’s rather hot in here. Do you mind if I open the window? - Daisy: ………. .
A. I don’t like it. B. Sure, please! C.No, go ahead! D. Yes, please!
Question 18. - Paul: Will you able to come to the meeting? - John: Yes, ……….
A. Of course, you will. B. I’m afraid not. C. Alright. C. Yes, I do.
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 question.
Question 19. Wearing uniforms to school is compulsory in many schools.
A. necessary B. optional C. obligatory D. redundant
Question 20. People can make a good living in sales if they have the right attitude and strategies.
A. live a good life B. earn a lot of money
C. have a comfortable life D. achieve considerable success
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following question.
Question 21. Around one corner, a hundred goats suddenly appeared, in no apparent hurry to let us by.
A. paraded B. left C. vanished D. showed up
Question 22. If you are willing to fly at night, you can get a much cheaper ticket.
A. unprepared B. ready C. happy D. reluctant
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each numbered blank.
English is a very useful language. If we (23) ………. English, we can go to any countries we like. We will not find it hard to make people understand (24) ………. we want to say. English also helps us to learn all kinds (25) ……….subjects . Hundreds of books are written in English every day in (2) ………. countries. English has also helped to spread ideas and knowledge all corners of the world. Therefore, (27) ………. English language has helped to spread better understanding and friendship among countries.
Question 23. A. have B. learn C. know D. write
Question 24. A. what B. which C. where D. why
Question 25. A. for B.at C. in D. of
Question 26. A. much B. many C. little D. few
Question 27. A. a B. an C. the D. X
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
Bill Gates is the co- founder of Microsoft, the world’s largest PC software company. He is among the richest people in the world. Bill Gates’ interest in computer started when he was a teenager. After high school, he was accepted to several top colleges in the USA: Harvard, Yale, and Princeton. He chose to go to Harvard to study law. At Harvard he focused more on his interest in computers than on coursework. He often relaxed by playing video games in Harvard’s computer lab. He left Harvard before graduating because he wanted open a software company with his friend Paul Allen. However, he later said, “Idon’t think dropping out is a good idea.” In 2007, he received an honorary degree from Harvard. He began his speech by saying this to his father in the audience. “I’ve been waiting more than 30 years to say this: Dad, I always told you I’d come back and get my degree.” Bill Gates is no longer working full time for Microsoft. He is now, with his wife, running the Bill&Melina Gates Foundation which aims to improve health care, reduce poverty, and promote education around the world.
Question 28. When dis Bill Gates first develop his interest in computer?
A. during his teenage years B. when he went to university
C. when he was a nursery school D. when he played video games in Harvard’s computer lab
Question 29. What did he studied at Harvard University?
A. computer science B. business C. law D. Math
Question 30. The phrase ‘dropping out’ means
A. giving up his studies B. finishing school C. leaving school D. going to school
Question 31. Why did he drop out of Harvard?
A. because he was ill B. because he wanted to study at another university
D. because he was bored with studying C. because he wanted to start a software companyQuestion 32. He is now running the Bill&Melina Gates Foundation with ……….
A. his friend, Paul Allen B. his father C. nobody D. his wife
II. WRITING ( 2.0 pts )
Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning each new one with the given word(s). Write the new sentences on your answer sheet.
Question 33. “ If I were you, I would buy this English dictionary.”, Daisy said to Mary.
Daisy advised Mary to buy that English dictionary.
Question 34. Ba is the tallest boy in his class.
Nobody in Ba’s class is taller than him/ he is.
Question 35. We started to live in this house in 2001.
We have lived/ have been living in this house since 2001/ for 17 years.
Question 36. Nam couldn’t go to school yesterday because he was ill.
Because of illness, Nam couldn’t go to school yesterday.
Combine two sentences into a new one, using the words in brackets. Do not change the given words in any way. Write the new sentences on your answer sheet.
Question 37. We should reduce the amount of garbage. We can help to protect the environment. (sothat)
We should reduce the amount of garbage so that we can help to protect the environment.
Question 38. This morning it rained very hard. We all came to school on time.(although)
Although this morning it rained very hard, we all came to school on time.
Question 39. The bird covered the nest with her wings. She wanted to protect her eggs. (in order to)
The bird covered the nest with her wings. She wanted to protect her eggs.
Question 40. I was very surprised at the news. She didn’t pass the exam (passing)
…………………………………………………………………………………………
I was very surprised at the news of her not passing the exam
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