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THANH TRI EDUCATION THE FIRST TERM ENGLISH TEST- GRADE 9
AND TRAINING DEPARTMENT SCHOOL YEAR: 2019- 2020
Date: 12 / 12/ 2019
( Time allowed: 60 minutes)
Student’s full name: …………………………….. Class: ……………. Number: ……..
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. clocks B. villas C. tables D. chairs
Question 2. A. easy B. please C. weak D. pear
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 stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3. A. diverse B. serious C. special D. local
Question 4. A. equality B. mobility C. nationality D. majority
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. She is not good much at basketball becauseher weak wrist.
A B C D
Question 6. Whatshould we to do to save energy?
A B C D
Question 7. There are two pens on the table; the blue one ismy.
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. When we got up this morning, it ………. heavily.
A. rained B. was raining C. is raining D. will rain
Question 9. If we …… the speed of population growth, there will be less presure on the earth.
A. will reduce B. reduces C. reduce D. reduced
Question 10. My sister can play ………. piano very well.
A. a B.an C.the D. X
Question 11. My most ……. experience was my trip to Da Lat last summer. I enjoyed it a lot.
A. forget B.unforgetable C.forgetable D. forgetful
Question 12. The children were so ………. about the trip that they couldn’t sleep all night.
A. exciting B. excites C. excitedly D. excited
Question 13. Today, women are increasingly involved ………. politics.
A. for B. in C. at D. since
Question 14. My ………. brother is five years ………. than me.
A. elder/ older B. older/ elder C. elder/ elder D. older/ older
Question 15. The people in my village cannot ………. this traditional craft because they cannot earn enough money for their daily life.
A. live in B. live on C. work in D. work for
Question 16. Peter: Would you like ………. to drink, Mary? Mary: No, thanks
A. anything B. nothing C. no thing D. something
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable respone to complete each of the following exchanges.
Question 17. - Peter: It’s very kind of you to help us. Thanks a lot, Mai.”- Mai: ………. .
A. It doesn’t matter. B. That’s right
C. Thank you for your beautiful words for me. D. You are welcome!
Question 18. - Paul: “ ………………..? - John: Thanks, I’m glad to hear that.
A. Your car is new, isn’t it? . B. What a nice car!
C. Where did you buy your car? D. Your car is so expensive!
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. There is a lot of world news in this magazine.
A. urban B. local C. crowded D. international
Question 20. When the rain stopped, the workers went on with their work.
A. examined B. made a note C. continued D. kept
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. The world population keeps increasing during the past few years.
A. taking off B. going down C. getting on D. coming up
Question 22. There has been a significant change in the last decade.
A. considerable B. gradual C. drammatic D. slight
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.
Nowadays, transportation in Vietnam develops (23) ……………. with various kinds of transports and it is increasingly easier to travel to Vietnam from other countries and vice versa, as well as travel to other destinations in Vietnam. (24) ………. in Vietnam ismuch easier than in the past. Means of transportation are (25)……………….. and convenient. The travel routes in Vietnam between big cities and tourist destinations are comfortable and hassle free as well. To both (26)…………….. and international tourists, they need local knowledge requirement for a decent level of comfort. With beautiful natural landscapes and predominantly rural areas, Vietnam is a beautiful country in Southeast Asia. Being one of the most densely (27)……………. nations in the south East Asia, main mode of transportation at Vietnam are buses, rickshaws, and bicycles, etc. Besides, cars or motorbikes are popular in Vietnam.
Question23. A. rapid B. rapidly C. high D. highly
Question24. A. Travelled B. Travels C. Travelling D. To travel
Question25. A. historic B. old C. relaxing D. comfortable
Question26. A.inside B. within C. domestic D. abroad
Question27. A. populated B. populate C. population D. popular
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.
For many years people have believed that the cleverest animals after man were chimpanzees. Now, however, there is proof that dolphins may be even cleverer than these big apes.
Although a dolphin lives in the sea, it is not a fish. It is a mammal. It is in many ways, therefore, like a human being dolphins have simple language. They are able to talk to one another. It may be possible for man to learn how to talk to dolphins. But this will not be easy because dolphins can not hear the kind of sounds man can make. If man wants to talk to dolphins, therefore, he will have to make a third language which both he and the dolphins can understand.
Dolphins are also very friendly towards man. They often follow ships. There are many stories of dolphins guiding ships through difficult and dangerous waters.
28. Which animals have people thought may be the cleverest?
A. Chimpanzees B. Dolphins C. Big apes D. Mammals
29. What other beings are dolphins like in many ways?
A. Fish B. Animals C. Reptiles D. Men
30. What scientists discovered about dolphins?
A. They understand simple language B. They can speak to one another
C. Men can now talk to them. D. They can teach men their language.
31. Why is a third language necessary if man wants to talk to dolphins?
A. Most men do not speak English. B. The dolphins’ language is hard to learn.
C. Dolphins cannot hear men speaking. D. Men want to talk to dolphins in secret.
32. The word this in the passage refers to………. ?
A. listening to dolphins . B. communicating with dolphins.
C. teaching dolphins . D. learning with dolphins.
II. WRITING
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. Collecting stamps from countries is one of my brother’s interests.
My brother is ….
Question 34. Nobody in my class can speak English more fluently than Lan.
Lan …………….
Question 35. Although Ba is a poor student, he learns very well.
In spite …………
Question 36. Nobody has paid for the tickets, have they?
The tickets……..
Comebine 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. Mai often gets up early in the morning. She wants to go to school on time(order)
Question 38. The last time we visited our hometown was three years ago. (haven’)
Question 39. In the past, men always were the bread winner of the family. (used)
Question 40.I can’t possibly work in all this noise. (impossible)
Great success !
THANH TRI EDUCATION THE FIRST TERM ENGLISH TEST- GRADE 9
AND TRAINING DEPARTMENT SCHOOL YEAR: 2019- 2020
Date: 12 / 12/ 2019
( Time allowed: 60 minutes)
Student’s full name: …………………………….. Class: ……………. Number: ……..
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. clocks B. villas C. tables D. chairs
Question 2. A. easy B. please C. weak D. pear
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 stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3. A. diverse B. serious C. special D. local
Question 4. A. equality B. mobility C. nationality D. majority
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. She is not good much at basketball becauseher weak wrist. =>because of
A B C D
Question 6. Whatshould we to do to save energy? =>bỏ to
A B C D
Question 7. There are two pens on the table; theblue one is my.=>mine
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. When we got up this morning, it ………. heavily.
A. rained B. was raining C. is raining D. will rain
Question 9. If we ………. the speed of population growth, there will be less presure on the earth. (đk loại 1)
A. will reduce B. reduces C. reduce D. reduced
Question 10. My sister can play ………. piano very well.
A. a B. an C. the D. X
Question 11. My most ……. experience was my trip to Da Lat last summer. I enjoyed it a lot.
A. forget B. unforgetable C. forgetable D. forgetful
Question 12. The children were so ………. about the trip that they couldn’t sleep all night.
A. exciting B. excites C. excitedly D. excited
Question 13. Today, women are increasingly involved ………. politics.
A. for B. in C. at D. since
Question 14. My ………. brother is five years ………. than me.
A. elder/ older B. older/ elder C. elder/ elder D. older/ older
Question 15. The people in my village cannot ………. this traditional craft because they cannot earn enough money for their daily life.
A. live in B. live on C. work in D. work for
Question 16. Peter: Would you like ………. to drink, Mary? Mary: No, thanks
A. anything B. nothing C. no thing D. something
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable respone to complete each of the following exchanges.
Question 17. - Peter: It’s very kind of you to help us. Thanks a lot, Mai.” - Mai: ………. .
A. It doesn’t matter. B. That’s right
C. Thank you for your beautiful words for me. D. You are welcome!
Question 18. - Paul: “ ………………..?- John: Thanks, I’m glad to hear that.
A. Your car is new, isn’t it? . B. What a nice car!
C. Where did you buy your car? D. Your car is so expensive!
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. There is a lot of world news in this magazine.
A. urban B. local C. crowded D. international
Question 20. When the rain stopped, the workers went on with their work.
A. examined B. made a note C. continued D. kept
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. The world population keeps increasing during the past few years.
A. taking off B. going down C. getting on D. coming up
Question 22. There has been a significant change in the last decade.
A. considerable B. gradual C. drammatic D. slight
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.
Nowadays, transportation in Vietnam develops (23) ……………. with various kinds of transports and it is increasingly easier to travel to Vietnam from other countries and vice versa, as well as travel to other destinations in Vietnam. (24) ………. in Vietnam is much easier than in the past. Means of transportation are (25)……………….. and convenient. The travel routes in Vietnam between big cities and tourist destinations are comfortable and hassle free as well. To both (26)…………….. and international tourists, they need local knowledge requirement for a decent level of comfort. With beautiful natural landscapes and predominantly rural areas, Vietnam is a beautiful country in Southeast Asia. Being one of the most densely (27)……………. nations in the south East Asia, main mode of transportation at Vietnam are buses, rickshaws, and bicycles, etc. Besides, cars or motorbikes are popular in Vietnam.
Question 23. A. rapid B. rapidly C. high D. highly
Question 24. A. Travelled B. Travels C. Travelling D. To travel
Question 25. A. historic B. old C. relaxing D. comfortable
Question 26. A. inside B. within C. domestic D. abroad
Question 27. A. populated B. populate C. population D. popular
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.
For many years people have believed that the cleverest animals after man were chimpanzees. Now, however, there is proof that dolphins may be even cleverer than these big apes.
Although a dolphin lives in the sea, it is not a fish. It is a mammal. It is in many ways, therefore, like a human being.
Dolphins have simple language. They are able to talk to one another. It may be possible for man to learn how to talk to dolphins. But this will not be easy because dolphins can not hear the kind of sounds man can make. If man wants to talk to dolphins, therefore, he will have to make a third language which both he and the dolphins can understand.
Dolphins are also very friendly towards man. They often follow ships. There are many stories of dolphins guiding ships through difficult and dangerous waters.
28. Which animals have people thought may be the cleverest?
A. Chimpanzees B. Dolphins C. Big apes D. Mammals
29. What other beings are dolphins like in many ways?
A. Fish B. Animals C. Reptiles D. Men
30. What scientists discovered about dolphins?
A. They understand simple language B. They can speak to one another
C. Men can now talk to them. D. They can teach men their language.
31. Why is a third language necessary if man wants to talk to dolphins?
A. Most men do not speak English. B. The dolphins’ language is hard to learn.
C. Dolphins cannot hear men speaking. D. Men want to talk to dolphins in secret.
32. The word this in the passage refers to………. ?
A. listening to dolphins . B. communicating with dolphins.
C. teaching dolphins . D. learning with dolphins.
II. WRITING
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. Collecting stamps from countries is one of my brother’s interests.
My brother isfond of/ keen on/ interested in collecting stamps from countries
Question 34. Nobody in my class can speak English more fluently than Lan.
Lancan speak English the most fluently in my class.
Question 35. Although Ba is a poor student, he learns very well.
In spiteof being a poor student, Ba learns very well.
Question 36. Nobody has paid for the tickets, have they?
The ticketshaven’t been paid, have they?
Comebine 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. Mai often gets up early in the morning. She wants to go to school on time(order)
Mai often gets up early in the morning in order to go to school on time.
Question 38. The last time we visited our hometown was three years ago. (haven’t)
We haven’t visited our hometown for three years.
Question 39. In the past, men always were the bread winner of the family. (used)
In the past, men used to be the bread winner of the family.
Question 40. I can’t possibly work in all this noise. (impossible)
It is impossible for me to work in all this noise.
Great success !
AND TRAINING DEPARTMENT SCHOOL YEAR: 2019- 2020
Date: 12 / 12/ 2019
( Time allowed: 60 minutes)
Student’s full name: …………………………….. Class: ……………. Number: ……..
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. clocks B. villas C. tables D. chairs
Question 2. A. easy B. please C. weak D. pear
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 stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3. A. diverse B. serious C. special D. local
Question 4. A. equality B. mobility C. nationality D. majority
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. She is not good much at basketball becauseher weak wrist.
A B C D
Question 6. Whatshould we to do to save energy?
A B C D
Question 7. There are two pens on the table; the blue one ismy.
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. When we got up this morning, it ………. heavily.
A. rained B. was raining C. is raining D. will rain
Question 9. If we …… the speed of population growth, there will be less presure on the earth.
A. will reduce B. reduces C. reduce D. reduced
Question 10. My sister can play ………. piano very well.
A. a B.an C.the D. X
Question 11. My most ……. experience was my trip to Da Lat last summer. I enjoyed it a lot.
A. forget B.unforgetable C.forgetable D. forgetful
Question 12. The children were so ………. about the trip that they couldn’t sleep all night.
A. exciting B. excites C. excitedly D. excited
Question 13. Today, women are increasingly involved ………. politics.
A. for B. in C. at D. since
Question 14. My ………. brother is five years ………. than me.
A. elder/ older B. older/ elder C. elder/ elder D. older/ older
Question 15. The people in my village cannot ………. this traditional craft because they cannot earn enough money for their daily life.
A. live in B. live on C. work in D. work for
Question 16. Peter: Would you like ………. to drink, Mary? Mary: No, thanks
A. anything B. nothing C. no thing D. something
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable respone to complete each of the following exchanges.
Question 17. - Peter: It’s very kind of you to help us. Thanks a lot, Mai.”- Mai: ………. .
A. It doesn’t matter. B. That’s right
C. Thank you for your beautiful words for me. D. You are welcome!
Question 18. - Paul: “ ………………..? - John: Thanks, I’m glad to hear that.
A. Your car is new, isn’t it? . B. What a nice car!
C. Where did you buy your car? D. Your car is so expensive!
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. There is a lot of world news in this magazine.
A. urban B. local C. crowded D. international
Question 20. When the rain stopped, the workers went on with their work.
A. examined B. made a note C. continued D. kept
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. The world population keeps increasing during the past few years.
A. taking off B. going down C. getting on D. coming up
Question 22. There has been a significant change in the last decade.
A. considerable B. gradual C. drammatic D. slight
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.
Nowadays, transportation in Vietnam develops (23) ……………. with various kinds of transports and it is increasingly easier to travel to Vietnam from other countries and vice versa, as well as travel to other destinations in Vietnam. (24) ………. in Vietnam ismuch easier than in the past. Means of transportation are (25)……………….. and convenient. The travel routes in Vietnam between big cities and tourist destinations are comfortable and hassle free as well. To both (26)…………….. and international tourists, they need local knowledge requirement for a decent level of comfort. With beautiful natural landscapes and predominantly rural areas, Vietnam is a beautiful country in Southeast Asia. Being one of the most densely (27)……………. nations in the south East Asia, main mode of transportation at Vietnam are buses, rickshaws, and bicycles, etc. Besides, cars or motorbikes are popular in Vietnam.
Question23. A. rapid B. rapidly C. high D. highly
Question24. A. Travelled B. Travels C. Travelling D. To travel
Question25. A. historic B. old C. relaxing D. comfortable
Question26. A.inside B. within C. domestic D. abroad
Question27. A. populated B. populate C. population D. popular
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.
For many years people have believed that the cleverest animals after man were chimpanzees. Now, however, there is proof that dolphins may be even cleverer than these big apes.
Although a dolphin lives in the sea, it is not a fish. It is a mammal. It is in many ways, therefore, like a human being dolphins have simple language. They are able to talk to one another. It may be possible for man to learn how to talk to dolphins. But this will not be easy because dolphins can not hear the kind of sounds man can make. If man wants to talk to dolphins, therefore, he will have to make a third language which both he and the dolphins can understand.
Dolphins are also very friendly towards man. They often follow ships. There are many stories of dolphins guiding ships through difficult and dangerous waters.
28. Which animals have people thought may be the cleverest?
A. Chimpanzees B. Dolphins C. Big apes D. Mammals
29. What other beings are dolphins like in many ways?
A. Fish B. Animals C. Reptiles D. Men
30. What scientists discovered about dolphins?
A. They understand simple language B. They can speak to one another
C. Men can now talk to them. D. They can teach men their language.
31. Why is a third language necessary if man wants to talk to dolphins?
A. Most men do not speak English. B. The dolphins’ language is hard to learn.
C. Dolphins cannot hear men speaking. D. Men want to talk to dolphins in secret.
32. The word this in the passage refers to………. ?
A. listening to dolphins . B. communicating with dolphins.
C. teaching dolphins . D. learning with dolphins.
II. WRITING
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. Collecting stamps from countries is one of my brother’s interests.
My brother is ….
Question 34. Nobody in my class can speak English more fluently than Lan.
Lan …………….
Question 35. Although Ba is a poor student, he learns very well.
In spite …………
Question 36. Nobody has paid for the tickets, have they?
The tickets……..
Comebine 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. Mai often gets up early in the morning. She wants to go to school on time(order)
Question 38. The last time we visited our hometown was three years ago. (haven’)
Question 39. In the past, men always were the bread winner of the family. (used)
Question 40.I can’t possibly work in all this noise. (impossible)
Great success !
THANH TRI EDUCATION THE FIRST TERM ENGLISH TEST- GRADE 9
AND TRAINING DEPARTMENT SCHOOL YEAR: 2019- 2020
Date: 12 / 12/ 2019
( Time allowed: 60 minutes)
Student’s full name: …………………………….. Class: ……………. Number: ……..
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. clocks B. villas C. tables D. chairs
Question 2. A. easy B. please C. weak D. pear
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 stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3. A. diverse B. serious C. special D. local
Question 4. A. equality B. mobility C. nationality D. majority
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. She is not good much at basketball becauseher weak wrist. =>because of
A B C D
Question 6. Whatshould we to do to save energy? =>bỏ to
A B C D
Question 7. There are two pens on the table; theblue one is my.=>mine
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. When we got up this morning, it ………. heavily.
A. rained B. was raining C. is raining D. will rain
Question 9. If we ………. the speed of population growth, there will be less presure on the earth. (đk loại 1)
A. will reduce B. reduces C. reduce D. reduced
Question 10. My sister can play ………. piano very well.
A. a B. an C. the D. X
Question 11. My most ……. experience was my trip to Da Lat last summer. I enjoyed it a lot.
A. forget B. unforgetable C. forgetable D. forgetful
Question 12. The children were so ………. about the trip that they couldn’t sleep all night.
A. exciting B. excites C. excitedly D. excited
Question 13. Today, women are increasingly involved ………. politics.
A. for B. in C. at D. since
Question 14. My ………. brother is five years ………. than me.
A. elder/ older B. older/ elder C. elder/ elder D. older/ older
Question 15. The people in my village cannot ………. this traditional craft because they cannot earn enough money for their daily life.
A. live in B. live on C. work in D. work for
Question 16. Peter: Would you like ………. to drink, Mary? Mary: No, thanks
A. anything B. nothing C. no thing D. something
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable respone to complete each of the following exchanges.
Question 17. - Peter: It’s very kind of you to help us. Thanks a lot, Mai.” - Mai: ………. .
A. It doesn’t matter. B. That’s right
C. Thank you for your beautiful words for me. D. You are welcome!
Question 18. - Paul: “ ………………..?- John: Thanks, I’m glad to hear that.
A. Your car is new, isn’t it? . B. What a nice car!
C. Where did you buy your car? D. Your car is so expensive!
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. There is a lot of world news in this magazine.
A. urban B. local C. crowded D. international
Question 20. When the rain stopped, the workers went on with their work.
A. examined B. made a note C. continued D. kept
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. The world population keeps increasing during the past few years.
A. taking off B. going down C. getting on D. coming up
Question 22. There has been a significant change in the last decade.
A. considerable B. gradual C. drammatic D. slight
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.
Nowadays, transportation in Vietnam develops (23) ……………. with various kinds of transports and it is increasingly easier to travel to Vietnam from other countries and vice versa, as well as travel to other destinations in Vietnam. (24) ………. in Vietnam is much easier than in the past. Means of transportation are (25)……………….. and convenient. The travel routes in Vietnam between big cities and tourist destinations are comfortable and hassle free as well. To both (26)…………….. and international tourists, they need local knowledge requirement for a decent level of comfort. With beautiful natural landscapes and predominantly rural areas, Vietnam is a beautiful country in Southeast Asia. Being one of the most densely (27)……………. nations in the south East Asia, main mode of transportation at Vietnam are buses, rickshaws, and bicycles, etc. Besides, cars or motorbikes are popular in Vietnam.
Question 23. A. rapid B. rapidly C. high D. highly
Question 24. A. Travelled B. Travels C. Travelling D. To travel
Question 25. A. historic B. old C. relaxing D. comfortable
Question 26. A. inside B. within C. domestic D. abroad
Question 27. A. populated B. populate C. population D. popular
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.
For many years people have believed that the cleverest animals after man were chimpanzees. Now, however, there is proof that dolphins may be even cleverer than these big apes.
Although a dolphin lives in the sea, it is not a fish. It is a mammal. It is in many ways, therefore, like a human being.
Dolphins have simple language. They are able to talk to one another. It may be possible for man to learn how to talk to dolphins. But this will not be easy because dolphins can not hear the kind of sounds man can make. If man wants to talk to dolphins, therefore, he will have to make a third language which both he and the dolphins can understand.
Dolphins are also very friendly towards man. They often follow ships. There are many stories of dolphins guiding ships through difficult and dangerous waters.
28. Which animals have people thought may be the cleverest?
A. Chimpanzees B. Dolphins C. Big apes D. Mammals
29. What other beings are dolphins like in many ways?
A. Fish B. Animals C. Reptiles D. Men
30. What scientists discovered about dolphins?
A. They understand simple language B. They can speak to one another
C. Men can now talk to them. D. They can teach men their language.
31. Why is a third language necessary if man wants to talk to dolphins?
A. Most men do not speak English. B. The dolphins’ language is hard to learn.
C. Dolphins cannot hear men speaking. D. Men want to talk to dolphins in secret.
32. The word this in the passage refers to………. ?
A. listening to dolphins . B. communicating with dolphins.
C. teaching dolphins . D. learning with dolphins.
II. WRITING
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. Collecting stamps from countries is one of my brother’s interests.
My brother isfond of/ keen on/ interested in collecting stamps from countries
Question 34. Nobody in my class can speak English more fluently than Lan.
Lancan speak English the most fluently in my class.
Question 35. Although Ba is a poor student, he learns very well.
In spiteof being a poor student, Ba learns very well.
Question 36. Nobody has paid for the tickets, have they?
The ticketshaven’t been paid, have they?
Comebine 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. Mai often gets up early in the morning. She wants to go to school on time(order)
Mai often gets up early in the morning in order to go to school on time.
Question 38. The last time we visited our hometown was three years ago. (haven’t)
We haven’t visited our hometown for three years.
Question 39. In the past, men always were the bread winner of the family. (used)
In the past, men used to be the bread winner of the family.
Question 40. I can’t possibly work in all this noise. (impossible)
It is impossible for me to work in all this noise.
Great success !