PEOPLE COMMITTEE OF LONG BIEN DISTRICT CU KHOI SECONDARY SCHOOL THE SECOND MID-TERM TEST- GRADE SCHOOL YEAR 2022- 2023 Time allowed: 45 minutes Full name: ………………………………… Date: 21 /03/2023 Class: 9A… Period 79 Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions (0,5 pt) B factor C global D correct A accent B contribute C guarantee D admission A bilingual Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions (0,5 pt) B steam C measure D wealthy A spread B nutritious C rustty D stimulating A cube Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the most suitable answer to each of the following questions (2,5 pts) If she wants to lose weight, she cut down on her sugar intake A shouldn't B mustn't C should D have Seafood is a of beach cities A speciality B nutrition C preparation D mixer He is so sweet He picked me a of flowers A handful B bunch C loaf D pinch good time to phone Daisy: she’s always at home in evening Eight o’clock is A Ø – the B a – an C a - Ø D a – the If she rich, she would travel around the world A were B is C has been D would be 10 The dishes …………….my mother has cooked are so hot A whom B which C that D B and C are correct 11 If you can’t cook any food yourself, have a bowl of cereal and………… milk A some B a C an D the 12 The girls and flowers he painted were vivid A which B whose C who D that 13 She would easily get a job if she _his English A is improving B had improved C improved D improves he studied in New York 14 The picture reminds him of the time A which B when C why D where Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions (0,5 pt) 15 My elder sister failed her final exam, which depressed my parents A disappointed B satisfied C pleased D embarrassed 16 If you have any question during the examination, please raise your hand A put down B come out C takeoff D put up Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions (0,5 pt) 17 We can grill, roast, or stir-fry meat We don't usually eat meat raw A early B cooked C as starter D for lunch 18 In order to save energy resources, we should increase the use of solar power A improve B develop C reduce D produce Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges (0,5 pt) 19 “Have you seen Jackson Green’s latest film?” “Is that the one in _joins the FBI?” A which he B.where he C whom he D which 20 Shop assistant: “Can I help you, Madam?” Customer: “………….” A No, thanks I’m just looking C It looks a bit small B It’s very cheap D Yes, It’s in our summer sale Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer that best fits each of the numbered blanks (1,25 pts) Having a healthy breakfast every day is very important, especially (21)……… teenagers It can give you an energy boost in the morning and improve your focus If you (22)…… a lot of time in the morning, this breakfast recipe should be perfect for you Banana muffin is a very simple recipe All you need is a (23)……… common ingredients and a microwave First, prepare three tablespoons of whole wheat flour, a little bit of baking powder and cinnamon Put them in a cup then add two tablespoons of milk and honey Smash half a banana then (24) ……….it with the mixture Pop the cup in the microwave for one minute and the quick, (25)……… breakfast is ready for you You can also prepare the banana muffin cup beforehand, but remember to keep it in the refrigerator B with C to D for 21 A at B didn’t have C don’t have D won’t have 22 A haven’t had B lot C little D lots 23 A few B grind C slice D chop 24 A blend B healthy C healthiness D healthily 25 A health Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions (1,25 pts) The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has issued a warning about the future of the world's natural World Heritage sites It says half of the sites are at risk from different industries The WWF warned that harmful industrial activities such as mining or drilling for oil are endangering the future of 114 of 229 sites Other factors adding to the risk include illegal logging and unsustainable water use All of these are in addition to the damage being done by climate change The WWF says the sites affected include Australia's Great Barrier Reef, the Grand Canyon National Park in the USA, and China's Sichuan Giant Panda Sanctuaries, which are home to more than 30 per cent of the world's endangered pandas The director of the UNESCO World Heritage Centre said it was up to everyone to protect these sites She said: "World Heritage is humankind's common heritage, and the responsibility for its conservation is shared by everyone." She welcomed government efforts at reducing what they take from the Earth However, the WWF said that more than 11 million people worldwide rely on World Heritage sites for food, water, shelter jobs and medicine, and that non-stop development could harm livelihoods as well as the environment (breakingnewsenglish.com > environment-2016) 26 What illegal activity was mentioned in the article? A water use B logging C mining 27 What additional factor is damaging the World Heritage sites? A climate change B tourism C lack of money 28 Who did a UNESCO director say had to protect the sites? A The WWF B Tourists C Everyone 29 The word "reducing" in the passage is closest in meaning to _ A making changes B stop using C using less 30 What could harm the livelihoods of people living on or near the sites? A The weather B Food and water C Non-Stop development D drilling D lack of food D Pandas D increasing production D The environment Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions (0,5 pt) 31 We have a smart TV where can be used as a computer A a smart TV B where C used D computer 32 If Nam guessed the meaning of that word, he will get a good point A meaning B that C will D get Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the original sentence in each of the following questions (1 pt) 33 The old man is working in this factory I borrowed his bicycle yesterday A The old man whose bicycle I borrowed yesterday is working in this factory B The old man whom I borrowed his bicycle yesterday is working in this factory C The old man whom is working in this factory I borrowed his bicycle yesterday D The old man is working in this factory which I borrowed his bicycle yesterday 34 Ngoc is friendly We are talking about her A Ngoc, about whom we are talking, is friendly B Ngoc, about her we are talking, is friendly C Ngoc, we are talking about, is friendly D Ngoc, whom we are talking about is friendly 35 I don’t come from your country I can’t understand your problems A If I come from your country, I could understand your problems B If I came from your country, I could n’t understand your problems C If I came from your country, I could understand your problems D If I came from the country, I couldn’t understand your problems 36 Nam is very intelligent He learns in our class A Nam, whom learns in our class, is very intelligent B Nam, who learns in our class, is very intelligent C Nam, with whom learns in our class, is very intelligent D Nam, whose learns in our class, is very intelligent Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is best written from the words/phrases given (1pt) 37 You /could enroll / this course/ if /you/ have/ English certificate A You can enroll in this course if you had an English certificate B You could enroll in this course if you had an English certificate C You could enroll in this course if you would have an English certificate D You could enroll in this course if you have an English certificate 38 The match / be / great / fun / if / it / not rain / now// A The match would be great fun if it didn’t rain now B The match will be great fun if it didn’t rain now C The match would be great fun if it doesn’t rain now D The match would be great fun if it isn’t raining now 39 If I / be / you, I / go / Phong Nha Cave A If I am you, I would go to Phong Nha Cave B If I were you, I would go Phong Nha Cave C If I were you, I will go to Phong Nha Cave D If I were you, I would go to Phong Nha Cave 40 programme I watch / yesterday / interesting A A programme I watched yesterday is interesting B A programme I watched yesterday was interesting C The programme I watched yesterday was interesting D The programme I watched yesterday interesting