THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10 THPT(6) NĂM HỌC 2020 2021 Part1 Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others 1 a heat b clean c learn d seat 2 a cook b foot c good d door[.]
1 THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10 THPT(6) NĂM HỌC 2020-2021 Part1 Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others a heat b clean c learn d seat a cook b foot c good d door a worked b stayed c moved d lived Part2 Choose the word that has different stress from others a sewage b simple c hobby d describe a dancer b cycling c balloon d traffic Part Choose the best answer from the four options given (marked A, B,C, or D) to complete each sentence Yesterday Lan …………… Maryam to the History Museum in Ha Noi a takes b took c is taking d has taken Where are the books ………………I left on the table? a which b whose c who d whom My uncle is a famous …………… One of his songs has won an MTV award a poet b musician c designer d reporter 4.What would you if you ……………an alien in your room one night? a would see b will see c see d saw You have studied hard for your exam, …………? a haven’t you b you c don’t you d have you We wish there ……… any natural disasters in the world a are b were c aren’t d weren’t The students usually collect garbage around the school yard ……… Tuesday a in b at c on d from Nam: Do you enjoy ………………soccer? Mai: Yes, I love it a play b playing c to play d played Wearing uniforms on Monday and Thursday is …… for all students in our school a compulsory b comfortable c official d national 10 “ Why don’t we go camping this weekend?” – “ …………….” a That’s a fine day b That’s a good trip c That’s a good way d That’s a good idea Part Fill in the numbered blanks in the passage with ONE suitable word from the box help organizations difference something free Do you ever wonder what to with yourself in your (1)……………time? Do you sometimes have nothing to ? Yes, you can call a friend and chat to each other You can keep yourself amused by watching TV or playing on the computer Nevertheless, There are lots of other more interesting things you could Some people like to try to improve themselves by learning how to draw, or play a musical instrument Some people join (2)…………that help in the local community For example, you can help by visiting an elderly neighbour who lives by himself or herself You can also join the Scouts or a similar organization where the members lots of things to (3)……………… each other as well as other in the community Everybody has (4)………… to offer ! It doesn’t have to be anything big and nobody has to know about it ! Go on, think of something you can and make a (5)…………… Part Read the following passage and choose the best answer to each question There are many different ways to keep fit One of the most important ways is by exercising Exercising must be done on a regular basis The amount of exercise done each time is dependent on the free time that a person has Exercises can be done from twenty minutes to an hour Sometimes, daily five- minute exercises are just as effective Exercising can take place both indoors and outdoors Those who exercise indoors often so in the comfort of air-conditioned gymnasiums They train on equipment that has been specifically designed to tone the different parts of the body Sometimes, games can also be played indoors Badminton courts and even some swimming pools are found indoors There are many different types of outdoor exercises These include tennis, cycling and even rock climbing Most people enjoy outdoor activities because they like being in the sun or are attracted to its sense of peace and quiet Yet there are others who like the wind blowing against them Some of these activities are only suitable for people with a taste for adventure Exercising is crucial in a different regime The type of exercise a person takes up depends on his lifestyle and personality It is important that a person finds an exercise that is suitable for him According to the passage, why some people spend less time exercising? A Five minutes is effective for them B They not have much free time C Gymnasiums are expensive D They keep fit not by exercising Which of the following is NOT a place for indoor exercise as mentioned in the passage? A gymnasiums B badminton courts C swimming pools D tennis courts The underlined word ‘‘These” in the passage refers to A different types B outdoor exercises C people D activities Which statement is TRUE according to the passage? A People should exercise from time to time B Outdoor exercises are more popular than indoor ones C Rock climbing is suitable for adventurous people D Facilities in gymnasiums are not effective Which of the following influences the particular type of exercise a person takes up? A lifestyle B health C occupation D income Part6 Choose the word which best fits each gap of the passage By using computers people can things faster than by using other means Computers can any calculations more rapidly than a skilled mathematician Because a computer is programmed properly, it can work accurately When we look back the history of computer scientifically , we can see the great differences (1) _the old computers and the modern ones The old computers work (2) _slower than the modern ones We can use the new generation of computers conveniently because of their small size and many applied programs (3) _are widely used all over the world We can get any sorts of information (4) _the Internet These are the reasons why computers (5) _not only at offices but also at homes A on B to C between D from A more B less C most D much A which B who C where D when A into B from C of D to A use B perform C appear D treat Part7 Supply the correct form of the verbs in braclets to complete the sentences We must learn about keeping environment ……………………… (pollute) Environment ……………is everybody’s responsibility (protect) Passover of the Jewish people is a festival which celebrates ……from slavery (free) I’m very ………………………… of my father and love him so much (pride) I’m afraid of the picture which shows a violent ……………………… (erupt) Part Supply the correct tense of each of the verbs in each of the brackets The children………………… (not finish) their homework yet If I ………… (have) more time, I would visit you very often A lot of people …………….(kill) by AIDS recently Look! He …………….(play) soccer with his friends Nam sometimes…………… (watch) TV in the evening Part Rewrite each sentence, so that the meaning stays the same Jack has never visited Hoi An ancient town before -> This is ……………………………………………………………………………… Work hard and we’ll make this beach clean and beautiful again -> If…………………………………………………………………………………… The students organized a show to raise money for charity yesterday -> A show……………………………………………………………………………… “ I’m going to spend my summer vacation in the countryside”, Huy said - Huy said that ……………………………………………………………………… Their chances of success are small - It is not ……………………………………………………………………………… Part 10 Rewrite the following sentences using a given word and starting by a given word I haven’t seen Henry for two years (SINCE) It’s Please don’t turn on the radio ((DIDN’T) I’d rather I’ve never read such an interesting poem (MOST) She never seems to succeed even though she works hard (HOWEVER) The Picasso painting was so expensive that nobody could buy it (THAT) So THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10 THPT(7) NĂM HỌC 2020-2021 Câu I Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others A cleaned B walked C laughed D helped A students B books C maps D names A bag B map C safe D hat Câu II Choose the word that has different stress from others A climate B comprise C notice D casual A arcade B invite C author D cartoon Câu III.Choose the best answer from the four options given (marked A, B,C, or D) to complete each sentence He will take us to the airport, _? A doesn't he B won't he C don't I D will he Are you looking forward _abroad on your vacation? A to go B going C to going D you go He wanted to know why _away A she goes B does she go C did she go D she went She is out of work She gets _every week but it isn't much A benefit unemployment B employment benefit C unemployment benefit D benefit unemployed I won’t go _ you explain everything to me A unless B although C because D if She learns English badly but he learns it _ than her A badly B more badly C better D worse We should _ all the lights when leaving our room A turn off B turn up C turn on D turn to Maria’s English is excellent She speaks English _ A perfect B perfective C perfectively D perfectly She is the girl who _ money A enjoys to spend B enjoys spending C enjoy to spend D enjoy spending 10 “You are a great singer, Maria!”“Thanks, Peter. _.” A That’s very nice of you to say so B I’m an awful singer C Let’s have a celebration D Well done Câu IV Supply the correct tense of each of the verbs in each of the brackets 1.We (know) _Betty since she moved to our neighborhood 2.The children are interested in (take) _to the zoo on Sunday 3.You (watch) _ TV when your father came home last night? 4.My parents want me (pass) _the entrance exam to High Secondary School Câu V Supply the correct form of the verbs in braclets to complete the sentences President Barrack Obama was greeted by Vietnamese people (warm) One of the developments of television is TV (interact) 3.Good is essential in a large organization (communicate) This village was three years ago (electric) Do you know of English now? (important) Câu VI Read the following passage and choose the best answer to each question The relationship between students and teachers is less formal in the USA than in many other countries, especially at the college level American college students not stand up when their teachers (1) the room Students are generally encouraged to ask questions in class, to stop in the professor's office for extra help, and to phone if they are absent Most teachers (2) _ students to enter the class late or leave early, if necessary. (3) the lack of formality, students are still expected to be polite to their teacher and fellow classmate. When students want to ask questions, they usually (4) _ a hand and wait to be called on. When a test is being given, talking to a classmate is not only rude but also risky Most American teachers consider that students who are talking to each other (5) a test are cheating. A enter B arrive C come D go A encourage B let C allow D make A despite B in spite C though D because of A raise B put C rise D arise A take B show C in D during Câu VII Read the following passage and choose the best answer to each question If you are invited to someone's house in American for dinner, you should bring a gift , such as a bunch of flowers or a box of chocolates If you give your host a wrapped gift, he or she may open it in front of you Opening a present in front of the gift- giver is considered polite It shows that the host is excited about receiving the gift and wants to show his or her appreciation to you immediately Even if the host doesn't like it, he or she will tell a " white lie" and say how much they like the gift to prevent the guest from feeling bad If you host asks you to arrive a particular time, you should not arrive exactly on time or earlier than the expected time, because this is considered to be potentially inconvenient and therefore rude, as the host may not be ready The polite host will open the ……………in front of the gift giver A bunch of flowers B wrapped gift C bottle of wine D all are correct The host always make the guests……………… A feel bad B feel pleasant C show anger D tell a lie What will the host if they don't like the present? A give it back B receive it without smiling C open it in front of the giver D receive it with a lie You should arrive ………… if you are invited to a dinner at a particular time A early B late C exactly on time D before a particular time Which of the following is the closest meaning with the word "rude" ………………… A helpful B impolite C angry D sad Câu VIII Fill in the numbered blanks in the passage with ONE suitable word from the box situated - religious - made - attracs - during Perfume Pagoda is a (1) site as well as being a great sight-seeing spot in Viet Nam It is (2) in Huong Son Commune, My Duc District, Ha Noi It is a vast complex of Buddhist temples and shrines, including Den Trinh (Presentation Shrine) and Thien Tru (Heaven Kitchen) Pagoda, in the limestone Huong Tich mountains The centre of this complex is the Perfume Temple, also called Chua Trong (Inner Temple), located in Huong Tich Cavern It is thought that the first temple was built on the current site of Thien Tru in the 15th century (3) the reign of Le Thanh Tong Over the years some of its structures which were in ruins have been restored or replaced Many Vietnamese works of literature, both old and modern, have (4) _ Perfume Pagoda their focus It has also provided backdrops for many famous paintings Its beauty has been used as a theme of many famous songs and a topic of lyric poetry Nowadays during its festival (from the middle of January to the middle of March on the lunar calendar), Perfume Pagoda (5) large numbers of pilgrims from all over Viet Nam Câu IX Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one He spent an hour watering the flowers yesterday It Anna types more carefully than me I People used to write everything by hand Everything She hasn’t phoned me for three months The last The robbers made the bank manager hand over on the money The bank manager Câu X Use the given word to write the second sentence in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence Do not change the form of the given word “Why don’t you apply for the job, Minh?” said Lan (THAT) Although Bill took a taxi, he still arrived late (DESPITE) The stamps are so beautiful that all of us want to buy them (SUCH) Although the fish appears to be harmless, it is quite dangerous (CONTRARY) We couldn’t drive because of the fog (PREVENTED) THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10 THPT(8) NĂM HỌC 2020-2021 PART A: PHONETICS (1pt) I Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others A talked B watched C stopped D lived A cough B enough C although D laugh A campus B candidate C award D examine II Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the others A label B receive C luxury D model A.charity B energy C separate D pollution PART B : GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY (4 pts) I Give the correct tense/ form of the verbs in the brackets The students (learn) English in the classroom at the moment At 6.30 last night, when I (have) _dinner, my friend phoned me If I were you, I (not spend ) _much time on video games He and his sister (not/meet) their friends since last Christmas I wish I (can ) go out for dinner with you now II Circle the best option A, B, C or D to complete each sentence We are too late The plane took ten minutes ago A on B off C in D up He to go to the theater when he lived in the city A not used B wasn’t used to C didn’t use to D hasn’t used Mrs Mai is our teacher will go to Australia next summer A who B what C which D she Lan is very tired , she has to finish her assignment before going to bed A Although B So C Therefore D However You like watching this film, _? A don’t you B are you C you D did you If we plant more trees along the streets, we _the amount of pollution in the atmosphere a reduce b reduced c will reduce d would reduce We suggested the light bulb It is broken a replace b to replace c replacing d replaced I will help her _my lack of time a although b because of c because d in spite of Nam spoke English , but he didn’t win the first prize in the competition a unwell b badly c good d well 10 He is _in reading picture books A interest B interesting C interested D interestingly III Supply the correct form of the word given in each sentence. The accident happened because he drove (care) Air .is one of the problems that people have deal to with (pollute) The price of has gone up again (electric) are concerned about the use of dynamite to catch fish (Environment ) My stomachache …………… after I took the tables (appeare) PART C: READING (3.0 pts) I Choose a suitable word in the following box to complete the passage volcano from easy erupting called Some volcanoes are always (1) _ They are called active volcanoes Mount Etna in Italy is an active (2) Some volcanoes have not erupted since prehistoric times These are (3 _ extinct volcanoes Most of the Hawaiian Islands are extinct volcanoes These volcanoes no longer have a hot spot under them They can not erupt anymore Some volcanoes have not erupted for a long time, but they could erupt again These are called dormant volcanoes (dormant : temporarily inactive) Scientists try to figure out when volcanoes will erupt Studying volcanoes is hard and dangerous work Scientists drill into volcanoes They make maps of the inside of the volcanoes They use satellites to study volcanoes (4) _ space Scientists have been able to predict a few eruptions But it is not (5) _to tell what a volcano might II Choose the word which best fits each gap of the passage A new study shows that women can reduce their chances of developing heart disease (1) _ jogging for about three hours every week The researchers at Harvard Medical University in Boston have just reported the results of the study on the New England Journal of Medicine The study is the first to show the effectiveness of jogging in the developing of heart disease in women Only (2) earlier studies have examined the effects of jogging on the heart, but nearly all have been done on men The new study (3) more than 72,000 women between the (4) of forty and sixty-five during a period of eight years The researchers have found that women (5) jog at least three hours a week have a thirty to forty percent lower chance of owning a heart attack than those who not A by B to C of D in A a little B a few C many D much A involves B involve C involved D to involve A age B years C years old D ages A who B which C how D those III Read the following passage and choose the best answer to each question If you are invited to an American friend’s home for dinner, remember these general rules for polite behavior First of all, arrive approximately on time but not early Americans expect promptness It will be right to be 10 or 15 minutes late, but not 45 minutes late When you are invited to someone’s home for meal, it is polite to bring a small gift Flowers and candy are always appreciate If you have something attractive made in your country, your host or hostess will certainly enjoy receiving that gift What will you if you are served some food that you cannot eat or you not like? Do not make a fuss about it Simply eat what you can and hope that no one notices it Be sure to compliment the cook on the food that you are enjoying Do not leave immediately after dinner, but not overstay your welcome, either The next day, call or write a thank-you note to say how much you enjoyed the evening Which sentence is not true? A You should not compliment the cook on the food B You should not leave immediately after the dinner C You should not make someone notice that you not like the food D You should not overstay If you are invited to an American’s home,……………………… A you should be late at least 45 minutes B you should go late a bit C politeness is not necessary D punctuality is appreciated If there is some food that you cannot eat,………………… A make a fuss about it B ask the host to cook you another dish C not eat anything D not make a fuss about it The next day, ……………… A remember to thank the host for the dinner B say nothing to the host C you needn’t say thank-you D invite the host to your house When you come to someone’s house for dinner,………………… A bring some flowers, candy or something made in your native country B bring a lot of gifts C you should never offer any gifts D not care about gifts PART D: WRITING (2,0 pts) I Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one “Can you speak English?” said Peter Peter asked me ……………………………………………………………………… If it doesn’t rain, we will go to the cinema this evening Unless ……………………………………………………………………………… Have you finished the book? I lent you the book two weeks ago Have ……………………………………………………………………………… 10 Despite not having much money, he bought a new bicycle Although ………………………………………………………….……….……… They have just invited her to the party She …………………………………………………………………………………… II Use the given word to write the second sentence in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence Do not change the form of the given word I’m sorry I can’t speak English perfectly (WISH) ………………………………………………………………………………………… Walking among the green trees gave Liz pleasure (ENJOYED) ……………………………………………………………………………………… Nick hasn’t been to Vietnam before (TIME) ……………………………………………………………………………………… I wanted to finish my homework, so I stayed up late last night (AS) ……………………………………………………………………………………… Work hard or you can't pass the exam (IF) …………………………… ……………………………… THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10 THPT(9) Thời gian: 60 phút (không tính thời gian giao đề) I/ Choose the word in each group that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest A wanted B decided C needed D washed A husband B humour C hurry D hundred A century B structure C infectious D competition II/Circle the word that has a different stress pattern from the others in the group A police B invite C balloon D woman A allow B deny C delay D enter III/ (Choose the best word or phrase to complete the following sentences Write the letter A, B, C or D on the answer sheet This machine _ used since last week A has been B is C was D will be If he _ hard, he will pass his math test next week. A study B studies C studied D is studying We _ go swimming together when we in the village A used to/lived B used to/live C are used to/lived D.get used to/lived My brother got wet he didn’t bring the umbrella with him A but B so C because D and Peter fell over while he _ basketball A is playing B was playing C played D plays The people _ live in England speak English 10 11 A whom B which C who D whose Jane speaks English _ than you A more fluently B more fluent C more faster D more better Let’s go out for a walk, _ ? A don’t we B we C shall we D will we Due to the bad weather, the flight to Manchester was _ A taken off B cut down C turned down D put off 10 Nam: “Congratulations on your success!” Hoa: “ .” A You’re welcome B No, thanks C That’s very kind of you D Yes, of course IV/Give the correct tense or form of the verbs in brackets (1 point) He used to (take) bus to his office The man (talk) to John over there is my teacher of English I can’t go home because it (rain) now My father (work) for this company since 1994 She wishes she(can) speak English fluently V/ Use the correct tense or form of the verb given in each sentences.(1point) She is an teacher She has great skill at teaching (experience) Environmental pollution has led to the of many species of plants and animals from our planets (disappear) For the more people, we offer windsurfing and diving (energy) The earthquake is one of the worst natural that we have experienced (disastrous) This really news! (marvel) VI/ Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 31-35 (1,5p) It is estimated that about 200 million people who use Internet computer network around the world Most people use the Internet to get information or for entertainment A new study, however, says that almost 6% of Internet users are using it so often that it is seriously harming their lives The study says these people may find it difficult to stop using the Internet because they have become addicted Someone who is addicted finds it extremely difficult to stop an activity According to Mr Greenfield, a psychologist, 30% Internet users say that they use the Internet to escape from problems or emotions The study also shows that having discussions with strangers in Internet areas called “chat room” is one of the most addictive activities Most people use the Internet…………… A for getting information B for entertainment C A and B are wrong D A and B are correct Some people use the Internet so often that……………… A they become more and more intelligent B it is seriously harming their lives 11 12 C it is good for their mind D they become computer programmers When someone is addicted to the Internet……………… A they cannot stop using it easily B they can stop using it easily C they can get rid of it D they will become intelligent According to Mr Greenfield, 30% Internet users use the internet…………………… A for entertainment B for getting information C for chatting D for escaping from problems or emotions One of the most addictive activities is……………… A setting programs B playing chess C chatting D getting information VII/ Choose the word that best fits the blank space in the following passage Write the letter A, B, C or D on the answer sheet If you are (1) to someone's house for dinner in the United States, you should (2) _ a gift, such as a bunch of flowers or a box of chocolates If you give your host a wrapped (3) , he or she may open it in front of you Opening a present in front of the gift-giver is considered (4) _ It shows that the host is excited about receiving the gift and wants to show his/her appreciation to you immediately (5) the host doesn't like it, he or she will tell a "white lie" and say how much they like the gift to prevent the guest from feeling bad A called B invited C calling D inviting A take B give C bring D make A gift B gifts C flower D flowers A funny B sad C rude D polite A Although B But C Because D So VIII/ Read the passage and choose the best word to fill in each blank offered - difficulty - after - so - however Tom Cruise is one of the most successful actors in cinema history. _(1), life hasn't always been that easy for him As a young boy, Tom was shy and had (2) in finding friends, although he really enjoyed taking part in school plays (3) he had finished High School, Tom went to New York to look for work He found employment as a porter, and at the same time he attended drama classes In 1980, the film director Franco Zeffirelli _(4) Tom his first part in a film Ten years later, he had _(5) successful that he was one of the highest-paid actors in Hollywood, earning millions of dollars for each film IX/ Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it Write your answers on the answer sheet “Let’s go out for dinner” Mary said Mary suggested John is too young to understand the question 12 13 John is not The last time I heard from my sister was months ago I haven’t Nobody in the factory works more carefully than Mr Thanh Mr Thanh is the The box was so heavy that my son couldn’t carry it It was X/ Rewrite the following sentences using a given word and starting by a given word If she doesn’t explain the problem clearly, we can’t help her (UNLESS) -> …………………………………………………………………………… We are leanring English in a very large classroom now (IS) -> …………………………………………………………………………… Most people show no concern about the mistreatment of animals (INDIFFERENT) -> Most people ……………………………………………………………………… “Why don’t we buy a teddy bear as a birthday present?” He said (BUYING) -> He suggested ………………………………………………………………………… John only understood very little of what the teacher said (HARDLY) -> …………………………………………………………………………………… THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10 THPT(10) Part Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest A ended B wanted C completed D finished A lonely B sky C empty D lovely A energy B generous C category D suggest Part Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from that of the rest A baby B novel C picture D remind A divide B.attend C enjoy D listen Part Give the right tenses and form of the verbs in the brackets My friends …………… Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum there weeks ago (visit) Poets, writers and musicians …………… the “Ao dai” in poems, novels and songs for centuries (mention) If we plant more trees along the streets, the amount of pollution in the atmosphere …………… (reduce) My sister is on her summer holiday She … on the beach at the moment (lie) Don’t forget …………… off the faucets (turn) I suggest …………… garbage bins around the schoolyard (put) Part Give the right form of the words in the brackets to finish the following sentences … is difficult when two people don’t speak the same language (communicate) The Internet has …… developed and become part of our daily life (increase) 13 14 Modern patterns have been added to the “Ao dai” to make it more …… (fashion) Finding that the film was ……… , we turned off the television (interest) …… ……… is one of big proplems in the world (forest) Part Choose the best answer I can’t stand in hot weather A to walk B walking C to walking D walk Please remember _ this exercise first! A B to C to be doing D doing Jane stopped the car _ a newspaper A bought B buy C to buy D buying Jane: “How often you exercise?” - Sue: “ _” A No, I sometimes B Yes, I often C About three times a week D Often I don’t he worked hard, he couldn’t pass the exam A So B Because of C Even though D Therefore + Can you tell me when is? _ Yes It’s on the third Sunday in June A Mother’s Day B Father’s Day C Tree Planting Day D Thanksgiving Day Miss Hanh, sings very well, is my English teacher A whom B who C which D that 20 Three thousand cars _ next year A produced B were produced C will produce D will be produced Your brother likes watching cartoons, _? A didn’t he B did he C does he D doesn’t he 10 - Peter: “Why don’t we go for a picnic tomorrow?” - Jane: “ .” A Yes, please B You’re so kind C That’s a good idea D We don’t Part Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word from the box to complete the passage celebrated - gives - festivals - especially - beautiful Spring is a time when there are many (1) in our country Among them, Hoa Ban Festival is the most (2) and interesting, and it takes place in Lai Chau It is typical of the cultural life of the Thai people In the second lunar month of the year, when it gets warmer and Hoa Ban – a kind of beautiful flower in the northwest mountainous area – blossoms, Hoa Ban Festival is (3) This is a great time for everyone, (4) for boys and girls The boy picks the most beautiful flowers and (5) them to his girlfriend Part Read the passage and circle the best answer A, B, C, D to complete the passage David Evans is a farmer He does farming on his own land in Wales The farm has belonged to his family for generations David (1)……… sheep on his land He does not 14 15 employ (2) ………fulltime workers His sons helps him when they are not (3) ………… school The guests from the city enjoy their quiet holidays in the clean country (4) ……… and they come to visit their farm However, it’s a lonely life for the Evans family when the guests have gone The questions is that if his children want to (5)………… the farm when Mr Evans gives up working A feeds B grows C raises D leads A some B more C much D any A in B for C at D on wind B sight C life D air take off B take over C take after D take care Part Read the passage and circle the best answer to each of the following questions about it Almost a hundred thousand people were killed and half a million homes destroyed as a result of an earthquake in Tokyo in 1923 The earthquake began a minute before the noon when the inhabitants of Tokyo were cooking their midday meals Thousands of stoves were overturned as soon as the earth began to shake As a result, small fires broke out everywhere and quickly spread The fire engines were prevented from going to help because many of the roads had cracked open It was impossible to use fire fighting equipment as most of the water pipes had burst Consequently, over ninety percent of the damage caused by fire rather than by the collapse of the buildings How many people were killed in the earthquake in Tokyo in 1923? A Ten thousand people B Almost a hundred thousand people C Thousands of people D Many people When did the earthquake begin? A began a minute before the noon in 1923 B began a minute before the noon in 1924 C began a minute before the noon in 1925 C began a minute before the noon in 1922 What happened as soon as the earth began to shake? A people died B the water pipes had burst C Thousands of stoves were overturned D the roads had cracked open Why was the fire engines prevented from going to help? A because the water pipes had burst B because no one helped C because small fires broke out everywhere D because many of the roads had cracked open What was most of the damage caused by? A fire B the roads C water pipes D the collapse of the buildings Part Rewrite each sentence, beginning as shown, so that the meaning remains the same Liz asked me, “When does your school vacation start?” 15 16 Liz asked me ………………… .………………… Mrs Quyen does volunteer work She is a retired teacher Mrs Quyen, ……………………………… …… Nobody can deny the benefits of the Internet The benefits of the Internet ………… .………… The teacher is introducing a new game A new I haven’t been in this village since May The last time Part 10 Rewrite each sentence, beginning as shown, so that the meaning remains the same Do not alter the given words in any way It took us three hours to find a room for the night (SPENT) We The English test was not easy enough for me to well (SO) The police said Jim had stolen the money (ACCUSED) The police “Where are you planning to spend your holiday?” Kate asked me (WAS) This house is so expensive that we can’t buy it (SUCH) 16