ĐỀ ÔN THI VÀO 10 MÔN TIẾNG ANH - TEST 39

I. MULTIPLE CHOICE (8.0 pts)
 Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions.
Question1:
    A.  sports                       B.  speeds                          C.  shops                            D.  sticks
Question2:
    A.  hobby                       B.  love                              C.  box                               D.  problem
 Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question3:  The film was ……….…. any of the others.
    A.  so better as                                                         B.  much better than
    C.  much better                                                        D.  so better
Question4:  I suggest ……………. some money for poor children.       
    A.  to raise                     B.  raising                          C.  raised                           D.  raise  
Question5:  After graduation, Lan works as an …………… assistant in an organization.
    A.  administration        B.  administering              C.  administrative            D.  administrator
Question6:  …….…... I was really tired, I couldn’t sleep.      
    A.  Even though            B.  Because of                  C.  So                                 D.  Therefore 
Question7:  The gentleman to….……… we spoke yesterday is making a speech.
    A.  whose                       B.  whom                           C.  would have                 D.  who
Question8:  If we ……….... enough time, we'll study this exercise more carefully.
    A.  would                       B.  had                               C.  will have                      D.  have
Question9:  There were a number of cottages scattered ……….…. across the hillside.
    A.  there and here         B.  here and now              C.  here and there             D.  now and then
Question10:  I hope you know that you can always confide ………….. me.
    A.  in                              B.  to                                  C.  with                              D.  on
Question11:  Consumers are warned if their ……….…. bill is unpaid after due date.
    A.  electronic                B.  electric                         C.  electricity                    D.  electrical
 Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question12:  She could be in an awful mood and refuse to answer my questions.
    A.  poor                          B.  bad                               C.  different                      D.  awesome
Question13:  If she was late, she would be rushing.
    A.  hurrying                   B.  speeding                      C.  flying                           D.  running
 Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question14:
    A.  position                   B.  popular                        C.  family                          D.  cinema
Question15:
    A.  chocolate                 B.  important                     C.  national                       D.  structural
 Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.
Question16:  “Deep down inside, why are you a scientist?”    –    “………………”
    A.  What a funny question!                                    B.  For it’s funny to ask!
    C.  Because it’s fun!                                               D.  To make a fun question!
Question17:  “Sorry I’m late”    –     “…………..”
    A.  No matter what       B.  No, thanks                   C.  No problem                 D.  You’re welcome
 Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question18:  What do you use on your hands to keep them smooth?
    A.  uncommon              B.  difficult                       C.  irregular                       D.  rough
Question19:  At 8 o’clock the plane took off into the air and soared above the clouds.
    A.  decreased                B.  got dressed                  C.  landed                          D.  slowed down
 Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. 
Question20:

	If	I were	you	, I	didn’t	buy that	expensive	car.
	A		B		C		D

Question21:

	A shoemaker	in	the village	felt	sorry	for her and made her a pair of red	shoe	.
	A		B		C		D

Question22:

I	met	a lot of	interested	people	while	I was studying	at	City University.
	A		B		C		D

 Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
     Coca Cola is a popular drink for people all over the world. At first, very few people drank Coca Cola, but now it is sold in more than 160 countries. More than 1.6 billion gallons are sold every year.
     Coca Cola was invented by Dr. John Pemberton in Atlanta on 8 May, 1886. However, the name Coca Cola was given by Frank Robinson, one of Dr. Pemberton’ s partners. Later, in 1888, the business was sold to another man, Asa Candler. He opened his first factory to produce this drink in 1895 in Dallas, Texas. Since then, a great quantity of Coca Cola s been
produced there.
     Since 1982 a special kind of Coca Cola has been made for overweight people- diet Coke. They have used many clever advertisements to increase the amount of Coca Cola sold every year.
     Besides Coca Cola, there are many other drinks of the same kind sold all over the world such as Pepsi Cola. Sp - Cola and Dr. Pepper. However, Coca Cola is the most popular.  People drink Coca Cola with their meals, when they are thirsty or when they socialise with friends.
It is certain that more and more people will drink Coca Cola all over the world in this century.
Question23: The first Coca Cola factory was opened in Dallas by ……… . 
    A.  Asa Candler
    B.  Frank Robinson       
    C.  Dr Pemberton    
    D.  Dr. Pepper
Question24:  The word “there” refers to ………… .
    A.  the place that Coca Cola is sold
    B.  where Coca Cola was first made
    C.  Atlanta, a U.S city
    D.  the city with the first Coca Cola factory.
Question25:  Diet Coke is used for …………. people.  
    A.  sick                           B.  fat                                 C.  small                            D.  thin
Question26:  Which of the following is closet in meaning to the world “popular”? 
    A.  well – known          B.  nutritious                     C.  well- scattered            D.  friendly
Question27:  Coca Cola is believed to be ………….. .  
    A.  as popular as the last century
    B.  as not popular as other drinks of the same kind
    C.  more popular than other drinks of the same kind.
    D.  less popular than other drinks of the same kind.
 Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
     Today, computer companies sell many different programs for computers. First, there are programs for doing math problems. __( 28 )__ there are programs for scientific studies. Third, some programs are like fancy typewriters. They are often used by writers and business people. __( 29 )__ are made for courses in schools and universities. And finally, there are programs for fun. They include word games and puzzles for children and adults.
     There are many wonderful new computer programs, but there are other reasons to like __( 30 )__. Some people like the way computers hum and sing when they __( 31 )__. It is a happy sound, like the sounds of toy and childhood. Computers also have lights and pretty pictures. And computers even seem to have __( 32 )__. That may sound strange, but computers seem to have feelings. Sometimes they seem happy, sometimes they seem angry like human being.
Question28:
    A.  Twice                       B.  Second                         C.  Two                              D.  Double 
Question29:
    A.  Programs                 B.  They                             C.  Others                          D.  Other
Question30:
    A.  games                       B.  programs                     C.  computer                     D.  reasons  
Question31:
    A.  worked                     B.  work                             C.  have worked               D.  are working 
Question32:
    A.  movie                       B.  thinking                       C.  senses                           D.  personalities
II. WRITING (2.0 pts)
 Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning with the given words.
Question33:  Your handwriting is less nice than hers.
     Your handwriting ……..………………………………………………………………….
Question34:  “Where has he been?” she wondered.
     She didn’t know ………………………………………………………………….……..
Question35:  The basketball coach made me train very hard.
     I was ………………………………..…………………………………………………….
Question36:  The water was so cold that the children could not swim in it.
     The water was ……………………………………………………………………………
 Combine two sentences into a new one using the given words in brackets. Do not change the given words in any ways.
Question37:  I’m very busy with my work. I cannot go with you.                   (wish)
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Question38:  We couldn’t go out. The weather was so bad.                             (because)
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Question39:  I’m always nervous. I feel that when I travel by air.                   (makes)
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Question40:  The garden is very small. We can’t play football in it.              (so)
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ENGLISH 9 - PRACTICE TEST 39
KEY
I. MULTIPLE CHOICE (8.0 pts)
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions.
Question1:
    A.  sports                       B.  speeds                          C.  shops                            D.  sticks
Question2:
    A.  hobby                       B.  love                              C.  box                               D.  problem
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question3:  The film was ……….…. any of the others.
    A.  so better as                                                         B.  much better than
    C.  much better                                                        D.  so better
Question4:  I suggest ……………. some money for poor children.       
    A.  to raise                     B.  raising                         C.  raised                           D.  raise  
Question5:  After graduation, Lan works as an …………… assistant in an organization.
    A.  administration        B.  administering              C.  administrative           D.  administrator
Question6:  …….…... I was really tired, I couldn’t sleep.       
    A.  Even though           B.  Because of                  C.  So                                 D.  Therefore 
Question7:  The gentleman to….……… we spoke yesterday is making a speech.
    A.  whose                       B.  whom                           C.  would have                 D.  who
Question8:  If we ……….... enough time, we'll study this exercise more carefully.
    A.  would                       B.  had                               C.  will have                      D.  have
Question9:  There were a number of cottages scattered ……….…. across the hillside.
    A.  there and here         B.  here and now              C.  here and there           D.  now and then
Question10:  I hope you know that you can always confide ………….. me.
    A.  in                              B.  to                                  C.  with                              D.  on
Question11:  Consumers are warned if their ……….…. bill is unpaid after due date.
    A.  electronic                B.  electric                         C.  electricity                   D.  electrical
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question12:  She could be in an awful mood and refuse to answer my questions.
    A.  poor                          B.  bad                               C.  different                      D.  awesome
Question13:  If she was late, she would be rushing.
    A.  hurrying                 B.  speeding                      C.  flying                           D.  running
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question14:
    A.  position                   B.  popular                        C.  family                          D.  cinema
Question15:
    A.  chocolate                 B.  important                   C.  national                       D.  structural
 Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.
Question16:  “Deep down inside, why are you a scientist?”    –    “………………”
    A.  What a funny question!                                    B.  For it’s funny to ask!
    C.  Because it’s fun!                                               D.  To make a fun question!
Question17:  “Sorry I’m late”    –     “…………..”
    A.  No matter what       B.  No, thanks                   C.  You’re welcome         D. No problem
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question18:  What do you use on your hands to keep them smooth?
    A.  uncommon              B.  difficult                       C.  irregular                       D.  rough
Question19:  At 8 o’clock the plane took off into the air and soared above the clouds.
    A.  decreased                B.  got dressed                  C.  landed                          D.  slowed down
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. 
Question20:

	If	I were	you	, I	didn’t	buy that	expensive	car.
	A		B		C		D

Question21:

	A shoemaker	in	the village	felt	sorry	for her and made her a pair of red	shoe	.
	A		B		C		D

Question22:

I	met	a lot of	interested	people	while	I was studying	at	City University.
	A		B		C		D

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
     Coca Cola is a popular drink for people all over the world. At first, very few people drank Coca Cola, but now it is sold in more than 160 countries. More than 1.6 billion gallons are sold every year.
     Coca Cola was invented by Dr. John Pemberton in Atlanta on 8 May, 1886. However, the name Coca Cola was given by Frank Robinson, one of Dr. Pemberton’ s partners. Later, in 1888, the business was sold to another man, Asa Candler. He opened his first factory to produce this drink in 1895 in Dallas, Texas. Since then, a great quantity of Coca Cola s been
produced there.
     Since 1982 a special kind of Coca Cola has been made for overweight people- diet Coke. They have used many clever advertisements to increase the amount of Coca Cola sold every year.
     Besides Coca Cola, there are many other drinks of the same kind sold all over the world such as Pepsi Cola. Sp - Cola and Dr. Pepper. However, Coca Cola is the most popular.  People drink Coca Cola with their meals, when they are thirsty or when they socialise with friends.
It is certain that more and more people will drink Coca Cola all over the world in this century.
Question23: The first Coca Cola factory was opened in Dallas by ……… . 
    A.  Asa Candler
    B.  Frank Robinson       
    C.  Dr Pemberton          
Question24:  The word “there” refers to ………… .
    A.  the place that Coca Cola is sold
    B.  where Coca Cola was first made
    C.  Atlanta, a U.S city
    D.  the city with the first Coca Cola factory.
Question25:  Diet Coke is used for …………. people.  
    A.  sick                           B.  fat                                 C.  small                            D.  thin
Question26:  Which of the following is closet in meaning to the world “popular”?  
    A.  well – known          B.  nutritious                     C.  well- scattered            D.  friendly
Question27:  Coca Cola is believed to be ………….. .  
    A.  as popular as the last century
    B.  as not popular as other drinks of the same kind
    C.  more popular than other drinks of the same kind.
    D.  less popular than other drinks of the same kind.
 Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
     Today, computer companies sell many different programs for computers. First, there are programs for doing math problems. __( 28 )__ there are programs for scientific studies. Third, some programs are like fancy typewriters. They are often used by writers and business people. __( 29 )__ are made for courses in schools and universities. And finally, there are programs for fun. They include word games and puzzles for children and adults.
     There are many wonderful new computer programs, but there are other reasons to like __( 30 )__. Some people like the way computers hum and sing when they __( 31 )__. It is a happy sound, like the sounds of toy and childhood. Computers also have lights and pretty pictures. And computers even seem to have __( 32 )__. That may sound strange, but computers seem to have feelings. Sometimes they seem happy, sometimes they seem angry like human being.
Question28:
    A.  Twice                       B.  Second                         C.  Two                              D.  Double 
Question29:
    A.  Programs                 B.  They                             C.  Others                         D.  Other
Question30:
    A.  games                       B.  programs                     C.  computer                    D.  reasons  
Question31:
    A.  worked                     B.  work                             C.  have worked               D.  are working 
Question32:
    A.  movie                       B.  thinking                       C.  senses                          D.  personalities
II. WRITING (2.0 pts)
Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning with the given words.
Question33:  Your handwriting is less nice than hers.
Your handwriting is worse than hers.
Question34:  “Where has he been?” she wondered.
She didn’t know where he had been.
Question35:  The basketball coach made me train very hard.
I was made to train very hard by the basketball coach.
Question36:  The water was so cold that the children could not swim in it.
The water was not warm enough for the children to swim in.
 Combine two sentences into a new one using the given words in brackets. Do not change the given words in any ways.
Question37:  I’m very busy with my work. I cannot go with you.                   (wish)
I wish I could go with you.
Question38:  We couldn’t go out. The weather was so bad.                             (because)
We couldn’t go out because the weather was so bad.
Question39:  I’m always nervous. I feel that when I travel by air.                   (makes)
Traveling by air always makes me (feel) nervous.
Question40:  The garden is very small. We can’t play football in it.              (so)
The garden is so small that we can’t play football in it.