Bộ sách 50 Bộ đề thi Tiếng Anh từ lớp 6 đến Lớp 9 được biên soạn theo chương trình mới của Bộ giáo dục vào Đào tạo nhằm bồi dưỡng và luyện kỹ năng môn Tiếng Anh. Hy vọng cuốn sách sẽ giúp các em học sinh học giỏi hơn môn Tiếng anh.
Time alloted: 45 minutes (Thời gian làm bài: 45 phút)
Circle the letter (A, B, C, or D) that corresponds to the answer whose underlined part has different pronunciation from those of the others (1,25 pts)
Choose the correct answer (3,75 pts)
1 David Beckham was named the best-dressed man last year his style is always changing
2 Lisa's father thinks she was born to play golf because she is very She can work on one small thing for hours
3 This street you to the railway station
4 The children are _ in the _ story
5 can be put into computers
6 We'll _ around the publishing house
7 More attention must be paid your handwriting
8 The jacket _ on the wall
9 What is that? It a recorder
10 Can you tell me when the Science Museum ?
11 They have fitted a to my car which opens the garage doors automatically
12 A screwdriver and a hammer are the only one needs in this job
13 Many people think that can broaden one's mind
14 The old man has made a round-the-world
15 As soon as he came back, he was excited to tell us his recent to Africa
Read the passage and choose the best answer A, B, C or D (2,5 pts)
Americans often embrace frankness in their conversations, openly discussing topics like family, work, and personal feelings to convey friendliness and sincerity They commonly use expressions such as "Tell it like it is," "Don't beat around the bush," and "Get right to the point" to emphasize their desire for honest and direct communication This approach reflects their preference for understanding the true reality of situations and genuine emotions, rather than polite or superficial remarks.
Certain types of personal information, such as salary, the cost of expensive items, romantic interests, or details about age, are typically shared only with close friends Questions about weight or marital arrangements are generally considered intrusive, especially in mixed company If others react with raised eyebrows, it indicates your questions or topics may be inappropriate or in poor taste Conversely, sports often serve as safe and neutral topics for conversation in social settings.
1 Americans like to talk fairly openly about _
D what they like or what they dislike
2 According to the context the phrase "beat around the bush" most probably means _
C refusing to come to the point in talking
D speaking angrily against someone else
3 You can ask somebody's romantic interests if he or she is _ of yours
C a very close friend D a good friend
4 During the talk, if your question is not in good taste, people may _ you
A interrupt B lift their eyebrows at
C stop listening to D continue to talk to
5 The best title for this passage might be _
D The American Way to Express Friendliness
From the given words, there are four sentences marked A, B,
C or D Choose the best one by circling the corresponding letter A, B, C or D (2,5 pts)
1 It's / that / important / you / enough / money / save / to / a / buy / house.
A It's that important you save enough money to buy a house
B It's important that you save money enough to buy a house
C It's important that you save enough to buy money a house
D It's important that you save enough money to buy a house
2 She / happy / is / that / mother / her / will / her / visit / tomorrow
A She is happy that her mother will visit her tomorrow
B She is happy that her tomorrow will visit her mother
C She is happy her mother that will visit her tomorrow
D She will visit that her mother is happy her tomorrow
3 I / am / that / disappointed / he / left / saying / without / a / word
A I am that disappointed he left without saying a word
B I am disappointed that he left without saying a word
C I am disappointed that he left without a saying word
D I am disappointed that he left saying without a word
4 Are / sure / you / that / is / telling / he / the / truth?
A Are you sure that he is the telling truth?
B You are sure that he is telling the truth?
C Are you sure that he is telling the truth?
D Are you sure he that is telling the truth?
5 I / am / that / amazed / she / did / do / not / in / well / school
A I am that amazed she did not do well in school
B I am amazed that she did not do in school well
C I did not do that she am amazed well in school
D I am amazed that she did not do well in school.
Circle the letter (A, B, C, or D) that corresponds to the answer whose underlined part has different pronunciation from those of the others (1,25 pts)
Choose the correct answer (3,75 pts)
1 He usually _ his hair cut once a month
2 The food in the hotel is _, but not many people complain
3 We should do _ the teacher told us
4 The weather became very hot after the sun _
5 Our English teacher has _ son
A a 8-year-old B an 8-years-old
C a 8-years-old D an 8-year-old
6 Please _ when the train leaves
7 I have made _ my mind to work harder at English from now _
8 She said "I really want to beat you to ."
9 Your homework must be in two hours
10 Newspapers to the house by the postman everyday
C to learn D to be learned
12 I was very happy your letter last night
13 The tower is on the top of the mountain It's about 1, 000 meters above sea-level
C as high as sea surf ace
D as low as sea surface
14 His father died when he was 3 years old , he has been living with his uncle
A By then B From now on
C From then on D For the time being
15 The floor has been It's clean now
Read the passage and then choose the correct answer (2,5 pts)
I'm currently experiencing the winter season in London, where the weather is quite different from my location during the school holiday Over here, it's the monsoon season with heavy rains every afternoon and evening, making outdoor activities like football impossible As a result, I'm feeling bored and limited to reading books and watching television instead of enjoying my favorite game.
Last week, I watched an interesting programme on 'Animal Planet' that provided fascinating insights into animals and their young I learned that, contrary to common belief, the sound a cat makes is called "purring," not "mewing." Additionally, frogs don't "ong ong" but "croak," similar to the sound we make when having a sore throat The programme also explained that bears "growl," and dogs "bark" (woof, woof) This show helped me understand animal sounds more accurately and enhanced my knowledge of wildlife.
Baby animals have specific names; a young goose is called a gosling, a young bird is referred to as a nestling, and a baby goat is known as a kid Additionally, a baby elephant is called a calf, as is a baby cow.
I also learned that a peacock is a male while a female is called peahen What about a duck? The male is called a drake A ewe?
Well, watching television is good for me I learn something about these animals Okay, bye for now Tell me what you do over there
1 What is Anand's letter mainly about?
B What he saw at the zoo
C How animals take care of their young
2 Which of the young of these animals is called a calf?
3 Which pair is matched correctly?
4 What does 'It rains cats and dogs' mean?
C Pouring cats and dogs D Cats and dogs running
From the given words, there are four sentences marked A, B,
C or D Choose the best one by circling the corresponding letter A, B, C or D (2,5 pts)
1 We / surprised / are / that / became / he / a / film / famous / star
A We are surprised that he became a famous film star
B We are surprised that he became a film famous star
C We are surprised that he became a famous star film
D We are surprised that he became a star famous film
2 It / is / that / they / terrible / have / made / any / not / Western / these / films / days
A It is terrible that they have not made any films Western these days
B It is terrible that they have not made any Western films these days
C It is terrible that they have not made any these Western films days
D It is not terrible that they have made any films Western these days
3 It's / to / keep / impossible / the / house / with / five / tidy / children
A It's impossible to keep the tidy house with five children
B It's impossible keep the house with five to tidy children
C It's impossible to keep the house tidy with five children
D It's impossible to keep the children with five house tidy
4 Our / is / post / delivered / a / twice / day
A Our post is delivered a twice day
B Our post is twice day a delivered
C Our post is delivered a day twice
D Our post is delivered twice a day
5 I've / passed / just / driving / my / test
A I've just passed driving my test
B I've just passed my driving test
C I've just passed my test driving
D I've passed just my driving test
Circle the letter (A, B, C, or D) that corresponds to the answer whose underlined part has different pronunciation from those of the others (1,25 pts)
Choose the correct answer (3,75 pts)
1 Milk bottles can be cleaned
2 It's very windy outside ? Of course, I'll do it now
A Would you like to close the window
C Will you close the window, please
D Shall you close the window
3 Would you Hike to go to a dance tonight? "I'm sorry I can't I my exercises this evening."
4 – Hi, Lucy We won the match yesterday
5 It's easy to get _ in a big city like Shanghai
6 They walked over the bridge to get to the _ side of river
7 The food _ my hometown is quite different _ that in Shanghai
8 Before 1992, there was no airline _ the two cities
9 The news came that our football team _ theirs
10 He _ first prize in the English spelling contest
11 – Do you know the difference _ the two sentences? – Sorry, I don't know
12 – What else do you want?
– _ else I think I have got everything ready
13 30, 000 dollars is a large amount of money, but it's _ than we need
15.– Which would you like, rice or noodles?
A Read the passage and then choose the correct answer (1,25 pts)
San Francisco’s Union Square, the city’s vibrant heart, is surrounded by diverse cultures reflected in shop signs and local faces, highlighting the city’s multicultural character San Francisco’s Chinatown stands out as the largest Chinese community outside of China, offering authentic Chinese restaurants, traditional postboxes, and unique pagoda-style telephone booths that immerse visitors in Chinese culture.
1 This passage is most probably taken from
A a Chinese textbook about the United States
B a novel published in San Francisco
A lies in San Francisco's Chinatown
B has many palm trees around it
C is a shopping centre of the city
D has some telephone-boxes which looks like pagodas
3 The main idea of this paragraph is that
A there are many Chinese living in Chinatown
B people living in San Francisco like Chinatown
C the area around Union Square is the centre of San Francisco
D San Francisco is a city made up of different people with various cultures
4 The Chinese in San Francisco
A are still living in Chinese way
B do everything according to the Chinese tradition
C feel they are in China itself
D have built Chinatown into an area with a Chinese character
5 From this passage we can see that
A the Chinese culture is the greatest in the world
B People living San Francisco come from all parts of the world
C the Chinese have turned San Francisco into a chinatown
D in San Francisco there are more Chinese than Australians, Italians and so on
B Read the passage and then choose the correct answer (1,25 pts)
Malaysia is renowned for its diverse selection of tropical fruits, with durian being the most iconic and popular Known as the "King of Fruits," durian is a green, thorny fruit distinguished by its strong, pungent aroma and creamy yellow flesh While many Malaysians adore durian for its rich flavor and unique texture, some visitors find its smell overwhelming Despite differing opinions, durian remains a must-try delicacy for those exploring Malaysian cuisine.
Rambutan is a popular fruit that thrives in Malaysia, known for its small, round, and hairy appearance When ripe, it turns vibrant red or yellow, signaling its sweetness The flesh inside is juicy and delicious, making rambutan a favored tropical fruit in the region.
Bananas are a popular and nutritious local fruit enjoyed by most Malaysians They are typically eaten raw or prepared as fried fritters or chips When ripe, the green skin of a banana turns yellow, signaling it is ready to eat.
1 These are fruits mentioned in the passage EXCEPT the
2 Why do some visitors to Malaysia dislike the durian?
A Because of its thorns C Because of its flesh
B Because of its smell D Because of its colour
3 A ripe rambutan is or in colour
4 The flesh of the rambutan is
A sweet and juicy C sweet and tasty
B juicy and thick D sweet and sour
5 All the fruits below grow well in Malaysia EXCEPT the
Each sentence has four underlined words or phrases marked
A, B, C, and D Circle one underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct (2,5 pts)
1 The House of Parliament were built in the nineteen century
2 It's very hard to find a better job
3 I'm please to see that you've stopped smoking
4 It's important keep vocabulary records
5 It was love to see you last night
Circle the letter (A, B, C, or D) that corresponds to the answer whose underlined part has different pronunciation from those of the others (1,25 pts)
Choose the correct answer (3,75 pts)
1 Literature, English and Mathematics are different sorts of
2 Heavy rains the plane for several hours
3 You must go to school the ages of 5 and 16, it is compulsory
4 For all his , he's still very modest
5 The servant found several of old newspapers and magazines in the room
6 Mr Smith is not in Do you wish to leave any ?
7 The car was repaired but not quite to the owner's
8 The students have been warned not to touch the products which will break easily
9 Too much to X-rays can cause damage to the body
10 He is remembered for his many good he had done for the people
11 I've _ the washing out to dry
12 What did Liu Ming say when he knew the _ story?
13 As a singing star, Celine Dion _ many prizes and soon became popular all over the world
14 How can I trust you if you _ lying to me?
15 When he _, he found himself _ in hospital
A woke up / lay B awoke / lie
C woke up / lying D awake / lain
Read the passage and choose the best answer A, B, C or D (2,5 pts)
The following is a true story It happened in a small village in
Australia, where some dangerous animals live in the forest
Lisa, a 33-year-old mother, went to cook lunch in the kitchen, her 3-year-old son, Barney, playing by himself in the garden
Suddenly, a loud cry from Barney alerted the mother, prompting Lisa to rush into the garden There, she discovered a large boa constrictor entwining her little boy, threatening his safety Terrified yet determined, Lisa was determined to rescue her son from the snake's grasp, demonstrating quick thinking and bravery in a dangerous situation.
It was great mother's love that made Lisa forget what she faced She took up a hoe from the ground and beat the boa as hard as she could
Lisa desperately tried to save the little boy by beating the snake with a hoe, but her efforts were futile As the boy's voice and breath grew weaker, her heart broke with despair Overcome with anguish, Lisa nearly lost her composure in the terrifying moment.
Lisa, overwhelmed with anger, suddenly attacked the boa by biting into its back, showcasing her fierce determination The injury was so severe that the boa released Barney and quickly retreated into the forest, shocked by the woman's sharp teeth Unfortunately, the boa's injuries proved fatal, and it died halfway home, highlighting the dramatic confrontation between Lisa and the creature.
It was great mother's love that saved the little boy
1 When she came into the garden Lisa found _
A her son was in danger of losing his life
B her son was playing with a big snake
C a boa was eating her son
D barney was fighting with a boa
2 In this passage the writer mainly wants to tell us _
B the boy was too young to fight against the boa
C how sharp the mother's teeth were
D how great mother's love was
3 The underlined word "terrified" means _ in Vietnamese
4 Lisa failed infighting against the boa at first just because _
A she was worried about her own life
B the boa was so strong
D she was afraid that what she did would hurt her son
5 Lisa bit the snake because _
A she hadn't got any other way to beat it
B she thought her teeth much sharper than the hoc
C her son was entwined by the boa
From the given words, there are four sentences marked A, B,
C or D Choose the best one by circling the corresponding letter A, B, C or D (2,5 pts)
1 Twenty / have / planes / built / been / altogether
A Twenty planes have built been altogether
B Twenty have been built planes altogether
C Twenty have been built altogether planes
D Twenty planes have been built altogether
2 How / money / much / was / on / its / spent / development?
A How much money was spent on its development?
B How much money was spent its on development?
C How much was spent money on its development?
D How much was spent on money its development?
3 Champagne / produced / is / in / France
A Champagne produced is in France
B Champagne is produced in France
C Champagne is in produced France
D Champagne is in produced France
4 When / the / were / houses / parliament / of / built?
A When were the houses of built parliament?
B When were the parliament of houses built?
C When were the houses of parliament built?
D When were the built of parliament houses?
5 Three / were / teenagers / given / award / an / bravery / for / yesterday
A Three teenagers were given an award for bravery yesterday
B Three were given teenagers an award for bravery yesterday
C Three teenagers were given award for an bravery yesterday
D Three teenagers were given an award bravery for yesterday
Circle the letter (A, B, C, or D) that corresponds to the answer whose underlined part has different pronunciation from those of the others (1,25 pts)
Choose the correct answer (3,75 pts)
1 The soldiers around the square
2 The story is by an old man of about 70
3 Can you me up, please'?
4 Her Aunt Lizzie lived with them
5 Her are gardening and printing and she also likes music
6 The 29 th Olympic Games will be _ in Beijing in 2008
7 More and more people begin to _ the importance of protecting the environment
8 Maybe we'll spend the honeymoon in France, but we haven't made a final _
9 There will be a football match tomorrow afternoon I'm sure we will _ the match
10 When he _ the room, we were talking about the movie
11 Human beings give computers _ and tell them what to do
12 This street _ you to the railway station
13 He said he'd _ to come and see you again, but he couldn't
14 By the way, will you please _ at the gate of the park at three
A put me up B drive me off
C pick me up D hold me back
15 Don't tell anybody about it Keep it _ you and me
Read the passage and choose the best answer A, B, C or D (2,5 pts)
Mrs Black had persistent skin issues that troubled her for some time, prompting her to visit her doctor Despite thorough examinations, the doctor couldn't identify any visible problems and referred her to the hospital for further tests After receiving the test results, her doctor promptly contacted her with dietary recommendations, suggesting she avoid certain foods that could be contributing to her skin condition.
Mrs Black carefully wrote down all the things on a piece of paper
Then she left it beside the telephone and went to a ladies' meeting
After returning home two hours later, she found her husband waiting for her beside a large basket filled with shopping packages He greeted her warmly and said, "Hi, dear I have done all your shopping for you."
"Done all my shopping?" she asked in surprise, "But how did you know what I wanted?"
"Well, when I got home, I found your shopping list beside the telephone," answered her husband, "So 1 went to the shops and bought all the things you had written down."
"Oh, my dear! You have bought all the things the doctor did not allow me to eat." said Mrs Black
1 Mrs Black was having a lot of trouble with her _
2 After he got the results of the tests, Mrs Black's doctor suggested that she should _
C pay more attention to her food and drink
D go to the local hospital again
3 After she had hung up, she _
A she found her husband waiting for her
B she couldn't find her shopping list
C her husband bad done all her shopping for her
5 Mr Black bought all the things that _
A his wife didn't want to eat
B his wife wanted to buy
C the doctor asked Mrs Black to eat
D the doctor didn't allow Mrs Black to eat
Each sentence has four underlined words or phrases marked A,
B, C, and D Circle one underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct (2,5 pts)
1 John and Linda is getting divorced
2 Mandy and I are getting marry
3 I've has bought you a present I hope you like it
4 Have you heard these news? Sally's had twins
5 Rosie's had to go to the hospital, she felt of a ladder
Circle the letter (A, B, C, or D) that corresponds to the answer whose underlined part has different pronunciation from those of the others (1,25 pts)
Choose the correct answer (3,75 pts)
1 Tom manages to keep by playing tennis regularly
2 When I school, I'm going to work in a factory
3 Liz has decided to lose weight, so she is living oranges for a week
4 I don't suppose that's a very bad film to work
5 It is important for everyone to relax _ and enjoy some forms of recreation
6 On Sundays she prefers to stay at home _ go shopping
7 Please _ your shoes before entering temples when you are on a tour in Malaysia
8 Too bright light can _ your eyes
9 I'm reading now Please tell him _ the TV a bit
A to turn up B to turn off
C to turn down D to turn on
10 I'm sure you know the difference “look for” and “find”
11 The police still didn’t have enough to prove him guilty
12 Over a third of the population there was estimated to have no to the health service
13 The news about the great fire is followed by a latest report made on the
14 The woman had on her face when she was ill
15 The dinner will be served buffet
Read each of the following passage and then fill in the numbered blank with a most suitable word or phrase (2,5 pts)
The home computer industry has experienced rapid growth, with computers becoming smaller, more affordable, and easier to use over the past twenty years Their increasing popularity is reflected in widespread adoption for both personal and business use Computers now efficiently store information, perform complex calculations, and facilitate communication through speaking with operators Retailers rely on computers to manage inventories and billing, while offices utilize them for typing, record-keeping, and communication Additionally, households use computers to track expenses An important new application for computers is
Many new computer games have been developed for players of all ages, making entertainment widely accessible People frequently visit stores to purchase these games at affordable prices, fueling their popularity Additionally, the increasing availability of home computers has allowed individuals to enjoy computer gaming from the comfort of their own homes, further boosting their popularity and impact on entertainment.
1 A to use B to be used
From the given words, there are four sentences marked A, B,
C or D Choose the best one by circling the corresponding letter A, B, C or D (2,5 pts)
1 Carol / really / wasn't / interested / the / in / film
A Carol wasn't interested really in the film
B Carol wasn't interested in really the film
C Carol wasn't interested in the really film
D Carol wasn't really interested in the film
2 When / saw / Dick / his / kick / neighbor / his / he dog / became/ angry
A When Dick kick his neighbor saw his dog he became angry
B When Dick saw his neighbor kick his dog he became angry
C When Dick saw his neighbor kick he his dog became angry
D When his dog saw his neighbor kick Dick he became angry
3 Your / careless / work / written / is / of / full / mistakes
A Your written work is careless of full mistakes
B Your written work is full of mistakes careless
C Your written work is full of careless mistakes
D Your written work is mistakes of careless full
4 We / both / were / afraid / we / would / miss / that / the / plane
A We were both afraid that we would miss the plane
B We were both afraid that we would the miss plane
C We were both that afraid we would miss the plane
D We were both miss that we would afraid the plane
5 If / we / to / do / our / forget / home / work, / our / will / get / teacher / cross
A If we work to do our home forget, our teacher will get cross
B If we forget to do our home work, our teacher will get cross
C If we will get to do our home work, our teacher forget cross
D If we forget to do our cross, our teacher will get home work.
Circle the letter (A, B, C, or D) that corresponds to the answer whose underlined part has different pronunciation from those of the others (1,25 pts)
Choose the correct answer (3,75 pts)
1 She should really try harder if she wants to promotion
2 Tommy has written of articles on the country side as he hopes to become famous
3 I think you know about this matter much better than I
4 The shops are just as and they are much cheaper
5 "From _ on I'll wash my clothes myself," Tom said to his mother
6 Who can help me _ the problem?
7 I _ him to go there with me
8 The _ season here begins in May
9 He doesn't know _ English because he has studied it for only _ weeks
10. is hope that Vietnam will be an and powerful country in 20 or 30 years' time
11 , he knows how to live and study
A A child as he is B As he is a child
C Child as he is D Though he is child
12 is for him to decide
A When leaving B When shall we leave
C When we leave D When we have left
13 Though we have had a long discussion, many problems still remain
14 Won't be exciting to meet all the classmates in your middle school after you graduate from it?
15 You angry with her, for she is very young
A need not to be B don't need
C need not be D need not
Read each of the following passage and then fill in the numbered blank with a most suitable word or phrase (2,5 pts)
I was extremely excited as the plane took off, with sunlight shining through the windows, marking the beginning of my journey I said goodbye to Mum and Dad, who had accompanied me to the airport, while I wondered what kind of country awaited me across the Channel I was traveling to England to attend a summer vacation course at one of the many reputable schools available throughout the country.
The school was a white building I was immediately shown into the
The room where the headmaster was going to welcome us was filled with a diverse group of people I was struck by the number of individuals assembled, all gathered for a common purpose Their faces revealed a mix of different nationalities and ages, highlighting the multicultural atmosphere of the event.
It was easy to connect with other students because the lessons were engaging and enjoyable The course included role plays, discussions, games, and language laboratory activities, which fostered active participation By frequently working together in groups or pairs, students enhanced their language skills through collaborative learning This method proved to be highly effective in improving language proficiency and creating an interactive learning environment.
(10) Not only because we could improve our knowledge of English, but also because it helped us to socialize with the other students and know them better
C take part in D be present
Each sentence has four underlined words or phrases marked
A, B, C, and D Circle one underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct (2,5 pts)
1 You're not scared of spider, are you?
2 I wishes you wouldn't snap your finger It's very annoying
3 Have you do exercise 3 yet?
4 I'm afraid that you haven't make any progress
5 Melan have done very well this term
Circle the letter (A, B, C, or D) that corresponds to the answer whose underlined part has different pronunciation from those of the others (1,25 pts)
Choose the correct answer (3,75 pts)
1 A We want to _ a talent contest for the festival Do you want to help?
B Sure, as long as I don't have to do too much
2 A Who do you think will win the pie-eating _ ?
B Bill will win for sure He wins every year He can eat more than anyone I know!
3 A What is that big sculpture in the town square'?
B It's a statue to _ the birthday of our town's first citizen We're very proud of him
4 None of us knew what had happened _ they told us about it
5 We cannot have any races tomorrow with this _ rain
6 I set my alarm clock every evening, but one morning it didn't _
7 I'm sorry I'm late I never _ the bus to take so long to get here
8 He of f ered to _ her a hand as the bag was too heavy for her to carry
9 This old bridge will not _ the big truck
10 If you don't mind, I would like to _ a suggestion
11 The _ why Mary didn't show up was not clear
12 Be careful! Your trousers will _ fire if you stand there
13 Carelessness is the usual _ of traffic accidents
14 It will _ much time if we drive instead of walking
15 I was very tired and _ asleep as soon as I lay down
Read each of the following passage and then fill in the numbered blank with a most suitable word or phrase (2,5 pts)
Throughout history, people have fallen victim to pickpockets, and today, pickpocketing remains one of the fastest-growing crimes worldwide As pickpockets increase in number, they develop more sophisticated methods to carry out their thefts Approximately one million Americans lose money to pickpockets annually, highlighting that no one is truly safe from a skilled thief Victims, often referred to as "marks," can be anyone—regardless of their wealth or age, making pickpocketing a pervasive threat across all social strata.
Some of the (9) places of pickpockets are banks, airports, supermarkets, trains and bus stations Oftentimes a pickpocket will work with another pickpocket as his partner
(10) being the victim of a pickpocket, it is important to be very careful when in the midst of large gatherings of people
From the given words, there are four sentences marked A, B,
C or D Choose the best one by circling the corresponding letter A, B, C or D (2,5 pts)
1 Carol / know / didn't / the, / so / made / she / answer / a / guess
A Carol didn't know the answer, so she a made guess
B Carol didn't answer the guess, so she made a know
C Carol didn't know the answer, so she made a guess
D Carol didn't made the answer, so she know a guess
2 I / you / think / should / yourself / take / more / seriously
A I think you should take yourself more seriously
B I think you take should yourself more seriously
C I think you should take yourself seriously more
D I think you should take more yourself seriously
3 This / a / good / is / composition, / you / but / have / a / lot / made / of / errors
A This is a composition good, but you have made a lot of errors
B This is a good composition, but you have made a lot of errors
C This is a good errors, but you have made a lot of composition
D This is a lot of errors, but you have made a good composition
4 Paul / math / finds / difficult, / but / does / he / his / best
A Paul does math difficult, but he finds his best
B Paul finds math his difficult, but he does best
C Paul finds math his best, but he does difficult
D Paul finds math difficult, but he does his best
5 The / gave / a / teacher / lecture, / and / class / the / took / notes
A The teacher gave a took notes, and the class lecture
B The teacher gave a lecture, and the class took notes
C The teacher gave a lecture, and the class took notes
D The teacher gave lecture, and the class took a notes
Circle the letter (A, B, C, or D) that corresponds to the answer whose underlined part has different pronunciation from those of the others (1,25 pts)
Choose the correct answer (3,75 pts)
1 Every summer the _ comes to town Everybody enjoys it, especially the children
2 My Uncle is very funny Every time our family meets for a party, he _ us with his jokes and stories
3 The young couple have made a that the husband will do the shopping and the wife will cook
4 Not a suggests he has suffered cancer
5 His broken leg was caused by a on a banana peel
6 People have substituted plastic products for wooden ones to reduce the
7 If the company wants to fire a person, they have to give him or her three months'
8 The boy worked out the maths problem without any
9 He had tried everything but it made little
10 Stephanie said she would like to go to Athens by air, but she hasn't enough money to pay for the
11 This is as good a map as
12 After a whole day of hard work, all was a nice meal and a good rest
A what he wanted B which he wanted
C the thing he wanted D that he wanted
13 It's dangerous a car at such a high speed
14 Was it not you arrived at his house you realized that he was that night on duty?
15 – It Mary who is in the office
– I'm sure it her I saw her off at the airport just ten minutes ago
A can't be / can't be B must be / mustn't be
C must be / can't be D can't be / mustn't be
Read the passage and choose the best answer A, B, C or D (2,5 pts)
Clothing styles in Western countries are diverse, reflecting different occasions, locations, and social factors In the United States, regional differences influence dress codes, with people in the north and east generally dressing more formally than those in the south and west Age, occupation, and social status also play significant roles in determining clothing choices In many Western societies, clothing is often seen as a reflection of an individual's personality and identity.
In Western cultures, asking someone their age directly is generally considered impolite, especially regarding women, though it is acceptable to inquire about small children's ages It is also uncommon to discuss personal topics such as marital status, salary, or the value of possessions shortly after meeting someone Additionally, discussing the cost of purchases is typically avoided in initial conversations to maintain politeness and respect privacy.
Westerners typically avoid directly discussing toilet facilities or needs, opting instead for euphemisms to maintain discretion In England, people commonly refer to the toilet as the "W.C." (water closet), while Americans often use terms like "the bathroom," "the Men's room," "the Ladies' room," or "the rest room."
1 Usually, people in the south of the U.S pay _ people in the north
A more attention to clothing than
B no more attention to clothing than
C less attention to clothing than
D as much attention to clothing as
2 The clothes one wears should agree with _
3 From the clothes one wears we can see what _ he has
4 When you meet a Westerner, you may _
A ask how old his children are
B talk about his wife's age
C ask how old he is
5 In the West, it is considered _ to ask about her marital status when one meets with a woman
Each sentence has four underlined words or phrases marked
A, B, C, and D Circle one underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct (2,5 pts)
1 Traveling with plane takes less time than traveling by train
2 The capital from France is Paris
4 Eiffel Tower is locates in France
5 The earth moves round the sun
Circle the letter (A, B, C, or D) that corresponds to the answer whose underlined part has different pronunciation from those of the others (1,25 pts)
Choose the correct answer (3,75 pts)
1 I can't hear what you are saying Could you louder, please?
2 This is the book that I want you to read
3 I was very of all the advice you gave me
4 These are students who have to for the exam
5 Some data surveyed by the researchers have already proved that there is no for mother's milk
6 If you want to get the diploma, you have no but to pass all the examinations in the next two years
7 It was under that the robber told the police what he had done
8 The doctor ordered a liquid for the sick child, who had just had an operation
9 It's not far to the top of the mountain if you take the short _ through the woods
10 It is reported that more and more graduates have difficulty in finding
11 To study English hard work
12 Joan dances better than in the school
A any girl B any other girl
C some girl D some other girl
13 When I was in Ha Long last year, I was so struck by beauty of nature that I stayed for another night
14 came that Mr Smith, the manager of the company, would drop in on his way here to have with all the members of the office
A The word / a word B Word's / words
C A word / the word D Word / a word
15 We thought strange that he didn't come
Read each of the following passage and then fill in the numbered blank with a most suitable word or phrase (2,5 pts)
Today the official language of the United States and (1) of Canada is English However, French almost became the official language (2) a war
The French and Indian War, fought from 1754 to 1763, was primarily a conflict between Britain and France Although the war is commonly called the French and Indian War, it was mainly a struggle between England and France, with Native American tribes allied with the French fighting on their side.
France and England wanted to (4) control of North America France held Canada, and England held part of what is now the United States
France aimed to expand its territory by moving southward into regions such as New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Virginia In 1754, when the French established a fort near the Ohio River, Virginia's inhabitants responded by sending George Washington to confront them However, the French defeated Washington in this early clash, marking a significant event in the French and Indian War.
During the early conflicts, the French, supported by Native Americans, outsmarted the British and secured numerous victories However, over time, the British gained strength and began to outperform the French in key battles The final confrontation took place in Quebec, Canada, where English General Wolfe faced French General Montcalm; despite both generals losing their lives, the British ultimately won the Battle of Quebec As a result of this victory, most of North America today predominantly follows English culture and speaks English as its primary language.
2 A by means of B because of
Each sentence has four underlined words or phrases marked
A, B, C, and D Circle one underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct (2,5 pts)
1 People dance where they are happy
3 How you mind if l took a photo?
4 What you mind if I sat here'?
5 Every body is struck with his new idea
Circle the letter (A, B, C, or D) that corresponds to the answer whose underlined part has different pronunciation from those of the others (1,25 pts)
Choose the correct answer (3,75 pts)
1 What do you do when your passport has been ?
2 You mustn't stop your bicycle within the limit of crossing
3 Let's go and visit Jane and Kate tonight It's been ages since we last them
4 I had to keep my daughter from school today because she had a of 39 0 C
5 Please keep together We want _ of you to get lost
6 – People now can know what is happening in the world quickly – You're right With the help of computers, news can _ every corner of the world
7 Nowadays people can't afford a house because the price is too _
8 He is so careful that he always looks over his exercises to _ there are no mistakes
9 Sarah felt _ when her best friend left the town
10 I'll see what I can do but I can't _ anything
11 Reading brings me a lot of _ in my spare time
12 According to the records, most traffic accidents _ on snowy or rainy days
A took place B took place of
C in place D in place of
13 Don't worry We've got _ for all of you
A big enough a room B enough big a room
C a big enough room D a room enough big
14 To take care of his _ wife, he gave up the chance to study abroad
15 The piano in the other shop will be _, but _
B more cheap / not as better
D more cheap / not as good
Read each of the following passage and then fill in the numbered blank with a most suitable word or phrase (2,5 pts)
Reducing the amount of homework assigned to students would be widely welcomed by parents, teachers, and pupils alike In light of the alarming rise in child suicides linked to the intense pressure of school life, the Education Department must adopt necessary reforms Moving away from traditional rote-learning methods is essential to create a healthier and more supportive educational environment for students.
Today's youngsters face numerous pressures, and excessive homework and memorization of dates and names do not enhance their understanding of the world Overloading students with pointless homework stifles creativity and can negatively impact their well-being In innovative overseas schools, all assignments are completed in the classroom, eliminating the need for homework at home There is no reason why teachers here shouldn't adopt this effective educational policy.
The Education Department now needs to communicate the importance of evolving beyond traditional rote-learning methods, emphasizing that children benefit most from materials that stimulate their curiosity and critical thinking skills Teachers are encouraged to create a positive and engaging learning environment by using imaginative and discretionary approaches with textbooks Supporting educationalists in developing progressive attitudes toward teaching is essential for fostering effective learning Learning should be enjoyable and dynamic, yet schools currently lack enough extracurricular activities like sports, prompting both the government and educational institutions to reconsider their priorities in promoting holistic development.
From the given words, there are four sentences marked A, B,
C or D Choose the best one by circling the corresponding letter A, B, C or D (2,5 pts)
1 It's / hot / very / Would / mind / you / the / opening / window?
A It's very mind Would you hot opening the window?
B It's very hot Would you mind the opening window?
C It's very hot Would you mind opening the window?
D It's very hot Would you mind the window opening?
2 Do / mind / you / if / smoke / I / here?
A Do you mind if I smoke here?
B Do mind you if I smoke here?
C Do you mind if I here smoke?
D Do I mind if you smoke here?
3 My / is / interested / mother / watching / in / TV
A My mother is interested in TV watching
B My mother is interested in watching TV
C My mother interested in is watching TV
D My mother is interested watching in TV
4 It's / to / learn / difficult / English
A It's learn difficult to English
B It's learn to English difficult
C It's to learn difficult English
D It's difficult to learn English
5 Do / mind / you / if / I / in / front / sit / of / you?
A Do you mind if I sit in front of you?
B Do you sit if I mind in front of you?
C Do you mind of if I sit in front you?
D Do you mind if I sit front of in you?
Circle the letter (A, B, C, or D) that corresponds to the answer whose underlined part has different pronunciation from those of the others (1,25 pts)
Choose the correct answer (3,75 pts)
1 A _ Where are you going for your vacation?
B We're going to a _ that's far away
2 A How was your holiday in Greece?
B Great! I met a very _ man on the beach He's also smart and rich
3 Many _ tourists visit Washington, D.C Many Americans also visit their capital
4 A Where did you go for Thanksgiving'?
B We went to my parents' house for the _
5 A When are you leaving on your vacation?
A Don't forget to _ your flight the day before you leave
6 – What do you think of the football match yesterday?
– Well, it's surprising The strongest team of our school _
7 He was too _ to realise what I was saying
8 It's time for class Don't make so much _
9 I don't think it's a good _ for being late for school
10 To know everything is to know _
11 When her son went aboard, she _ him very much
12 What will _ to the children if Peter and Alice break up?
13 We decided not to go out because it was raining _
14 Shanghai has changed a lot A lot of old building has been _ by new ones
15 I'm sure that this useful book _ all the information you need
Read the passage and choose the best answer A, B, C or D (2,5 pts)
Paris, the capital of France, is renowned for its stunning architecture and cultural significance However, Lyon also stands out as one of the world's most famous cities, historically serving as a major center of trade Four centuries ago, Lyon was a global hub for the silk trade, solidifying its importance in economic history.
Approximately 33 years ago, Lyon appeared to be a quiet, closed provincial city heading towards decline However, recent years have brought significant revitalization, transforming Lyon into a vibrant and thriving metropolis once again.
Lyon's strategic geographic location, combined with its large population and thriving international traffic, make it a key transportation hub The city is well-connected to major European cities through high-speed trains and boasts an international airport, enhancing its accessibility and economic significance.
Lyon boasts a strong industrial base and serves a regional market with over five million stalls, making it a vital economic hub The city is renowned for its prestigious higher education system, featuring eight universities and 22 institutes of higher learning Visitors can enjoy its numerous charming squares and scenic winding covered streets, which enhance Lyon’s vibrant cityscape Additionally, Lyon is conveniently located near stunning mountains and seashores, just a few hours away, offering excellent outdoor recreational opportunities The city is also famous for its exceptional cuisine, with some of France's finest restaurants situated within its borders.
In 1989, Lyon saw significant development with the construction of the modern Part-Dieu business center and the opening of the large Eurexpo exhibition complex, establishing the city as a major commercial hub That year also marked a milestone for the international police organization, which moved into a new, state-of-the-art headquarters in central Lyon, investing 100 million francs ($1.5 million) to build a contemporary low-glass building on a scenic riverside park along the Rhone.
1 From the passage, we know that Lyon is _
A the capital city of France
C the capital city of a province in France
2 Which of the following statements is not mentioned in the passage? _
A Lyon's preferable situation in geography
D the city's climate and its area
3 Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage? _
A Lyon was once in the danger of sinking
B Hundreds of years ago, Lyon was a world centre of the silk trade
C There is a headquarters in Lyon for the international police organization
D Lyon is a world-famous tourist city of France
4 Through reading the passage, we can infer that the head- quarters of the international police organization was _
A set up near a huge exhibition complex
B built on the banks of the river, the Rhone
D established in the capital of France
5 Why are the citizens of Lyon proud? _
A Because it has 30 universities and institutes
B Because it has an industrial base and a regional market of five million stalls
C Because there are so many pleasant squares and winding covered streets
D Because it has beautiful mountains and seashores just a few hours away and some France's finest restaurants
From the given words, there are four sentences marked A, B,
C or D Choose the best one by circling the corresponding letter A, B, C or D (2,5 pts)
1 All / the / were / students / allowed / go / to / camping / the / in / mountain
A All the students were allowed to go the camping in mountain
B All the students were camping to go allowed in the mountain
C All the students were allowed to go camping in the mountain
D All the mountain were allowed to go camping in the students
2 "Would / mind / you / leaving / shoes / your / outside?"
A "Would you mind leaving your outside shoes?"
B "Would you mind leaving your shoes outside?"
C "Would you mind outside your shoes leaving?"
D "Would you mind your leaving shoes outside?"
3 I / never / tasted / have / delicious / such / chocolate
A I have never delicious such tasted chocolate
B I have never tasted delicious such chocolate
C I have never tasted such chocolate delicious
D I have never tasted such delicious chocolate
4 It / necessary / isn't / to / the / work / finish / today
A It isn't today to finish the work necessary
B It isn't to finish the work necessary today
C It isn't necessary to finish the work today
D It isn't today to finish the necessary work
5 He / that / they / suggested / should / there / until / rain / wait / the / stopped
A He suggested that they should stopped there until the wait rain
B He suggested that they should wait there until the rain stopped
C He stopped that they should wait there until the suggested rain
D He should wait that they suggested there until the rain stopped
Circle the letter (A, B, C, or D) that corresponds to the answer whose underlined part has different pronunciation from those of the others (1,25 pts)
Choose the correct answer (3,75 pts)
2 Ian in Scotland for 5 years Now he lives in London
C was living D has been living
3 That fax is guarantee so the company will repair it
4 Everyone except Tom and John _ there when the meeting began
5 I'm sorry I haven't got any money I've _ my handbag at home
6 Nowadays, people _ go to the theatre They stay at
60 home watching the soaps on TV instead
7 Children are _ on comics and cartoons
8 We are told to finish the project _
9 Children should be taught to _ themselves when they are alone
A take care B take care of
10 The end of the film was quite _ so we enjoyed it very much
11 _ good news you've told me!
12 – Is that all? Do you want _?
13 Nobody believes the boy _ Joseph
14 On October 1, every building in China _ the national flags
15 Finally the big serious forest fire was _ by the fireman
Read each of the following passage and then fill in the numbered blank with a most suitable word or phrase (2,5 pts)
My wife and I have always enjoyed traveling by ship, so last year we decided to embark on a Mediterranean cruise Despite the holiday being quite expensive, we believed that the first-class food and the numerous interesting destinations we visited made it a worthwhile investment.
Most of the other passengers were friendly and interesting, making the journey enjoyable One man, Mr James, shared a table with us at dinner along with several others; he was clearly engaged in every conversation It was evident that he had read more books, traveled to more countries, and studied more languages than most, adding his insightful perspectives to our discussions.
(5) anyone else After a few days, we ate our meals in silence, because nobody wanted to begin a talk that would soon be taken over by this man
My wife had a clever idea to choose an unusual topic, such as "English Farming in the Eleventh Century," and research it using the ship’s extensive library We planned to discuss our findings at dinner, confident that Mr James would not know much about this obscure subject This approach allowed us to finally find a topic he was unfamiliar with, sparking engaging conversations and curiosity.
From the given words, there are four sentences marked A, B,
C or D Choose the best one by circling the corresponding letter A, B, C or D (2,5 pts)
1 Their / is / getting / on / study / satisfactorily
A Their study is getting on satisfactorily
B Their is getting on study satisfactorily
C Their is study on satisfactorily getting
D Their study is on getting satisfactorily
2 Certainly, / now / take / please / a / seat / wait / and / for / your/ to / name / be / called
A Certainly, now please wait for a seat and take your name to be called
B Certainly, now wait for a seat and please take your name to be called
C Certainly, please now take a name and wait for your seat to be called
D Certainly, now please take a seat and wait for your name to be called
3 I'm / afraid, I / bring / don't / identity / my / card
A I'm afraid, I don't bring my card identity
B I'm afraid, I don't bring my identity card
C I'm afraid, I don't my bring identity card
D I'm afraid, I don't my identity bring card
4 To / my / the / amazement / monkey / a / banana / peeled / and / it / offered / to / me
A To my monkey the amazement peeled a banana and offered it to me
B To my banana the monkey peeled a amazement and offered it to me
C To my amazement the monkey peeled a banana and offered it to me
D To my amazement the banana peeled a monkey and offered it to me
5 People / him / hate / because / his / of / dishonesty
A People hate his dishonesty because of him
B People hate his because of him dishonesty
C People hate him because of his dishonesty
D People hate of him because his dishonesty