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Grade SECONDARY SCHOOL ENTRANCE EXAM Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others A seat B read C wear D meal A Christmas B machine C mechanic D scholarship A needed B worked C stopped D watched Choose the word that has different stress pattern A earthquake B energy C experience D exercise A throughout B volcanic C unpleasant D fashionable Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C, or D) that best fits the blank in each sentence He had lived _that farm all his life A in B at C on D with Look _! There’s a big hole in front of you A at B out C on D down Hurricane Andrew swept through southern Florida _August 1992 A in B on C since D from He was quietly proud _his literary achievements A on B of C at D in 10 The report _that thousands of people had seen UFOs A warned B suggested C claimed D blamed 11 These children, _parents work late, are taken home by bus A their B that C whom D whose 12 You should have a _check your motorcycle regularly A plumber B mechanic C driver D pilot 13 Are you looking forward _abroad on your vacation? A to go B going C to going D you go 14 Only in the last few years _to use home computers A have begun people B have people begun C when people beganD people have begun 15 It’s an interesting film I _it three times A saw B had seen C have already seen D was to see 16 Can’t we something about the situation?- Something _right now A is doing B is done C is being done D has been doing 17 _it was a formal dinner party, James wore his blue jeans A Since B Even though C Despite D Therefore 18 _taking me downtown on your way to work this morning? A Would you mind B Can you C Why don’t you D Could you please 19 _to fly if they had feathers instead of hair? A Should people able B Were people able C Will people able D Would people be able 20 I wish you _making that noise It’s bothering me A stop B can stop C would stop D will stop Choose the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C, or D) that needs correction 21 Manufacturers are now producing such many inexpensive computers that many people can afford to buy one for their home A B C D THE SECOND SEMESTER Page Grade SECONDARY SCHOOL ENTRANCE EXAM 22 Not until the early 1900s women were allowed to vote in the United States A B C D 23 I like lying on the beach Therefore, I always spend my holiday to sunbathe A B C D 24 Ninety percent of earthquakes occur around the Pacific Rim, which is knowing as the ‘Ring of Fire’ A B C D 25 Don’t forget to come here in time, you? A B C D Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence 26 Solid fuel would be more (economy) 27 Cinema is a medium of mass (entertain) 28 The advantage of living in the countryside is that the air is (pollute) 29 We find advertising on the radio very (effect) 30 Naturally, I was very eager to make a good first .(impress) Choose the word or phrase that best fits the blank in the following passage By using computers people can things faster (31) _by using other means Computers can any calculations (32) _than a skilled mathematician (33) _a computer is programmed properly, it can (34) _accurately When we look back the history of computer (35) _, we can see the great differences (36) _the old computers and the modern ones The old computers work (37) _slower than the modern ones We can use the new generation of computers conveniently because of their small size and many applied programs (38) _are widely used all over the world We can get any sorts of information (39) _the Internet These are the reasons why computers (40) _not only at offices but also at homes 31 A as B than C more D less 32 A more rapid B rapidly C more rapidly D as rapidly 33 A Although B After C Because D If 34 A work B take C make D run 35 A science B scientific C scientifical D scientifically 36 A on B to C between D from 37 A more B less C most D much 38 A which B who C where D when 39 A into B from C of D to 40 A use B perform C appear D treat Read the passage and then decide whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE Would you like a robot in your house? It is now generally accepted that in the future robots will take over many our tasks especially jobs of a repetitive nature But it’s doubtful if robots will ever be able to any of the more creative types of work - or indeed if people would want them to In the home, robots would probably be used to the cleaning table-laying scrubbing and washing up, but it’s considered unlikely so far that they’ll be used to the cooking - at least not in the near future Robots in the home might not be creative enough to the cooking, plan the meals, and so on They would be used as slaves, thereby freeing people to more of the things they wants FACTS TRUE FALSE 41 It is thought that robots will be able to the same jobs every day THE SECOND SEMESTER Page Grade SECONDARY SCHOOL ENTRANCE EXAM 42 It is certain that robots will be able to help us with creative tasks 43 In the near future, robots will be used to things such as cooking 44 Robots will help us some of the housework such as washing dishes 45 Robots would be able to more than people want Rewrite the sentences so that they are nearest in the meaning to the root ones 46 It’s nearly two years since we left high school  We _ 47 It’s raining, so we can’t get to the birtday party in time  If 48 They have built a new local library near my school  A new local library 49 Did you meet Liz at the station this morning?  Lan asked Ba 50 The book was interesting to most children  Most children THE END -Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others A seat B read C wear D meal A Christmas B machine C mechanic D scholarship A needed B worked C stopped D watched Choose the word that has different stress pattern A earthquake B energy C experience D exercise A throughout B volcanic C unpleasant D fashionable Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C, or D) that best fits the blank in each sentence He had lived _that farm all his life A in B at C on D with Look _! There’s a big hole in front of you A at B out C on D down Hurricane Andrew swept through southern Florida _August 1992 A in B on C since D from He was quietly proud _his literary achievements A on B of C at D in 10 The report _that thousands of people had seen UFOs A warned B suggested C claimed D blamed 11 These children, _parents work late, are taken home by bus A their B that C whom D whose 12 You should have a _check your motorcycle regularly A plumber B mechanic C driver D pilot 13 Are you looking forward _abroad on your vacation? A to go B going C to going D you go 14 Only in the last few years _to use home computers THE SECOND SEMESTER Page Grade SECONDARY SCHOOL ENTRANCE EXAM A have begun people B have people begun C when people beganD people have begun 15 It’s an interesting film I _it three times A saw B had seen C have already seen D was to see 16 Can’t we something about the situation?- Something _right now A is doing B is done C is being done D has been doing 17 _it was a formal dinner party, James wore his blue jeans A Since B Even though C Despite D Therefore 18 _taking me downtown on your way to work this morning? A Would you mind B Can you C Why don’t you D Could you please 19 _to fly if they had feathers instead of hair? A Should people able B Were people able C Will people able D Would people be able 20 I wish you _making that noise It’s bothering me A stop B can stop C would stop D will stop Choose the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C, or D) that needs correction 21 Manufacturers are now producing such many inexpensive computers that many people can afford to buy one for their home A B C D 22 Not until the early 1900s women were allowed to vote in the United States [were women] A B C D 23 I like lying on the beach Therefore, I always spend my holiday to sunbathe A B C D 24 Ninety percent of earthquakes occur around the Pacific Rim, which is knowing as the ‘Ring of Fire’ A B C D 25 Don’t forget to come here in time, you? A B C D Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence 26 Solid fuel would be more (economy) economical 27 Cinema is a medium of mass (entertain) entertainment 28 The advantage of living in the countryside is that the air is .(pollute) .polluted 29 We find advertising on the radio very .(effect) effective 30 Naturally, I was very eager to make a good first .(impress) impression Choose the word or phrase that best fits the blank in the following passage By using computers people can things faster (31) _by using other means Computers can any calculations (32) _than a skilled mathematician (33) _a computer is programmed properly, it can (34) _accurately When we look back the history of computer (35) _, we can see the great differences (36) _the old computers and the modern ones The old computers work (37) _slower than the modern ones We can use the new generation of computers conveniently because of their small size and many applied programs (38) _are widely used all over the world We can get any sorts of information (39) _the Internet These are the reasons why computers (40) _not only at offices but also at homes 31 A as B than C more D less 32 A more rapid B rapidly C more rapidly D as rapidly THE SECOND SEMESTER Page Grade SECONDARY SCHOOL ENTRANCE EXAM 33 A Although B After C Because D If 34 A work B take C make D run 35 A science B scientific C scientifical D scientifically 36 A on B to C between D from 37 A more B less C most D much 38 A which B who C where D when 39 A into B from C of D to 40 A use B perform C appear D treat Read the passage and then decide whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE Would you like a robot in your house? It is now generally accepted that in the future robots will take over many our tasks especially jobs of a repetitive nature But it’s doubtful if robots will ever be able to any of the more creative types of work - or indeed if people would want them to In the home, robots would probably be used to the cleaning table-laying scrubbing and washing up, but it’s considered unlikely so far that they’ll be used to the cooking - at least not in the near future Robots in the home might not be creative enough to the cooking, plan the meals, and so on They would be used as slaves, thereby freeing people to more of the things they wants FACTS TRUE FALSE  41 It is thought that robots will be able to the same jobs every day  42 It is certain that robots will be able to help us with creative tasks  43 In the near future, robots will be used to things such as cooking  44 Robots will help us some of the housework such as washing dishes  45 Robots would be able to more than people want Rewrite the sentences so that they are nearest in the meaning to the root ones 46 It’s nearly two years since we left high school  We have left high school for nearly two years. 47 It’s raining, so we can’t get to the birtday party in time  If it weren’t raining, we could get to the birtday party in time. 48 They have built a new local library near my school  A new local library has been built near my school. 49 Did you meet Liz at the station this morning?  Lan asked Ba if he had met Liz at the station that morning. 50 The book was interesting to most children  Most children are interested in the book. THE END -Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently A campus B publish C supply D difficult A about B south C young D count A wanted B shouted C helped D needed Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from the others A model B admire C happy D cover A scenery B hamburger C pagoda D grocery Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best completes the sentence It’s very kind _you to help me A of B to C with D for THE SECOND SEMESTER Page Grade SECONDARY SCHOOL ENTRANCE EXAM A free _is guaranteed to every citizen A educated B education C educating D educational AIDS is a newly-discovered and very _disease A danger B dangerous C endangered D dangerously Please _your cigarette I’m allergic to smoke A put aside B put off C put up D put out 10 Let’s have a drink, _? A shall we B will we C shall you D we 11 They didn’t go on a picnic _the weather was awful A so B although C because D because of 12 Do you know the lady _son is standing over there? A who B whom C which D whose 13 I believe you because I know you are _ A true B truth C truthful D truly 14 Water _at 100 degrees Celsius A boiling B boil C is boiling D boils 15 Laziness is normally the cause of _ A poor B poverty C richness D success 16 This newspaper is _every day It’s a daily newspaper A publishing B published C publish D to publish 17 We are talking about the preservation of _resources A natural B nature C naturally D naturalize 18 Everyone must take part in _forests and increase forestation A protect B protecting C protection D protected 19 In order to save electricity, an ordinary 100-watt light bulb can be replaced by A an energy-saving bulb B a 1000-watt light C an electric bulb D a saving - energy bulb 20 _we know her address, we will call you A Unless B Since C If D Therefore Choose the words or phrases that needs correction 21 When she came to my house this morning, I still slept A B C D 22 Is Fiona used to work late at the office? A B C D 23 He was punished because he did the test careless yesterday A B C D 24 The doctor told my father stop smoking because of his sickness A B C D 25 They didn’t go on a picnic because of the weather was awful A B C D Find the best choice to complete the passage below Rice is (26) by Vietnamese people every day It often (27) in tropical countries such as Vietnam, Thailand or Malaysia The Chinese have also been growing rice for (28) years The seeds are planted in special beds to grow into young rice plants Then they are taken to fields covered THE SECOND SEMESTER Page Grade SECONDARY SCHOOL ENTRANCE EXAM (29) muddy water called paddies The fields of rice look very (30) After or months, the rice is ready to be picked People often drain away water before colleting rice Eating rice is a special action in the world They don’t use spoons or forks to enjoy bowls of rice (31) , they use two short sticks known as chopsticks to put rice into their mouths China and Vietnam are the two countries in which people use chopsticks very well 26 A used B taken C eaten D boiled 27 A grows B keeps C plants D stays 28 A thousands B thousand C thousand of D thousands of 29 A in B by C with D of 30 A beauty B beautiful C beautifully D the beauty 31 A However B Moreover C Besides D Instead Read the following passage and choose the best answers Children’s education is changing rapidly today In the past, teachers made children sit still for hours They made them memorize all sorts of things In other words, children had to go on repeating things until they knew them by heart Today, many teachers wonder if it possible to make children learn at all They say you can only help them learn They say you must let children learn and discover things for themselves 32 What did teachers make children in the past? A stand for hours B memorize everything C repeat their homework D sit for days 33 Children in the past were made to learn everything _ A by head B by hand C by hair D by heart 34 Nowadays, many teachers say that they only _ A give children more homework B make children learn C help children D teach children at home 35 Today, the modern learning method is _ A Letting children play computer games B making children read a lot of books C doing homework for children D letting children discover things for themselves Complete the second sentences without changing the meaning of the first sentences 36 No one in the group is younger than Mai  Mai is _ 37 “Where are you going on your holidays?” I asked them  I asked them 38 The luggage is too heavy for her to carry  The luggage is so 39 He is tired, so he couldn’t score any goals  If he 40 I can’t play basketball well because of my height  Because I _ THE END ANSWERS KEYS THE SECOND SEMESTER Page Grade SECONDARY SCHOOL ENTRANCE EXAM Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently A campus B publish C supply D difficult A about B south C young D count A wanted B shouted C needed D helped Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from the others A model B admire C happy D cover A scenery B hamburger C pagoda D grocery Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best completes the sentence It’s very kind _you to help me A of B to C with D for A free _is guaranteed to every citizen A educated B education C educating D educational AIDS is a newly-discovered and very _disease A danger B dangerous C endangered D dangerously Please _your cigarette I’m allergic to smoke A put aside B put off C put up D put out 10 Let’s have a drink, _? A shall we B will we C shall you D we 11 They didn’t go on a picnic _the weather was awful A so B although C because D because of 12 Do you know the lady _son is standing over there? A who B whom C which D whose 13 I believe you because I know you are _ A true B truth C truthful D truly 14 Water _at 100 degrees Celsius A boiling B boil C is boiling D boils 15 Laziness is normally the cause of _ A poor B poverty C richness D success 16 This newspaper is _every day It’s a daily newspaper A publishing B published C publish D to publish 17 We are talking about the preservation of _resources A natural B nature C naturally D naturalize 18 Everyone must take part in _forests and increase forestation A protect B protecting C protection D protected 19 In order to save electricity, an ordinary 100-watt light bulb can be replaced by A an energy-saving bulb B a 1000-watt light C an electric bulb D a saving - energy bulb 20 _we know her address, we will call you A Unless B Since C If D Therefore Choose the words or phrases that needs correction 21 When she came to my house this morning, I still slept [was still sleeping] A B C D 22 Is Fiona used to work late at the office? [working] A B C D 23 He was punished because he did the test careless yesterday [carelessly] A B C D 24 The doctor told my father stop smoking because of his sickness [to stop] THE SECOND SEMESTER Page Grade SECONDARY SCHOOL ENTRANCE EXAM A B C D 25 They didn’t go on a picnic because of the weather was awful [because] A B C D Find the best choice to complete the passage below Rice is (26) by Vietnamese people every day It often (27) in tropical countries such as Vietnam, Thailand or Malaysia The Chinese have also been growing rice for (28) years The seeds are planted in special beds to grow into young rice plants Then they are taken to fields covered (29) muddy water called paddies The fields of rice look very (30) After or months, the rice is ready to be picked People often drain away water before colleting rice Eating rice is a special action in the world They don’t use spoons or forks to enjoy bowls of rice (31) , they use two short sticks known as chopsticks to put rice into their mouths China and Vietnam are the two countries in which people use chopsticks very well 26 A used B taken C eaten D boiled 27 A grows B keeps C plants D stays 28 A thousands B thousand C thousand of D thousands of 29 A in B by C with D of 30 A beauty B beautiful C beautifully D the beauty 31 A However B Moreover C Besides D Instead Read the following passage and choose the best answers Children’s education is changing rapidly today In the past, teachers made children sit still for hours They made them memorize all sorts of things In other words, children had to go on repeating things until they knew them by heart Today, many teachers wonder if it possible to make children learn at all They say you can only help them learn They say you must let children learn and discover things for themselves 32 What did teachers make children in the past? A stand for hours B memorize everything C repeat their homework D sit for days 33 Children in the past were made to learn everything _ A by head B by hand C by hair D by heart 34 Nowadays, many teachers say that they only _ A give children more homework B make children learn C help children D teach children at home 35 Today, the modern learning method is _ A Letting children play computer games B making children read a lot of books C doing homework for children D letting children discover things for themselves Complete the second sentences without changing the meaning of the first sentences 36 No one in the group is younger than Mai  Mai is the youngest in the group. _ 37 “Where are you going on your holidays?” I asked them  I asked them where they were going on their holidays. 38 The luggage is too heavy for her to carry  The luggage is so heavy that she cannot carry. _ 39 He is tired, so he couldn’t score any goals THE SECOND SEMESTER Page Grade SECONDARY SCHOOL ENTRANCE EXAM  If he weren’t tired, he could score some goals. _ 40 I can’t play basketball well because of my height  Because I am short, I can’t play basketball well. _ THE END -Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently A hoped B missed C washed D stayed A major B day C pay D play A think B thick C this D thanks Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from the others A official B optional C primary D separate A economic B embroider C encourage D minority Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best completes the sentence A holiday in America can be _cheap A surprise B surprised C surprising D surprisingly The surgeons tried their best to save his life, but unfortunately the operation was _ A succeeded B successful C unsuccessful D success Eric hasn’t found a flat yet, _he still lives with his parents A if B although C therefore D so If there _gravity, water wouldn’t run downhill A was B is C were D are 10 We haven’t seen any _films recently A interested B interesting C interest D interestingly 11 I think I _my door key I can’t find it anywhere A lost B have lost C am losing D will lose 12 Jim wants to live _of his parents A dependent B dependently C independent D independently 13 Although they are poor, they still live _ A happy B unhappy C happily D happiness 14 We won’t go out _it stops raining A if B unless C when D as 15 The phone _suddenly when Joan was doing the housework A rang B was ringing C had rung D is ringing 16 How many languages are there _the world? A through B over C for D in 17 The boys looks very proud _his success at school A of B at C about D on 18 In spite of _late, he arrived in time A he started B his being started C he was started D starting 19 It’s time the children _here now A are B are being C were D to be 20 I won’t go _you explain everything to me A unless B although C because D if Choose the words or phrases that needs correction 21 I haven’t seen her when we left school THE SECOND SEMESTER Page 10 Grade SECONDARY SCHOOL ENTRANCE EXAM 69 The village is farther than we thought  The village isn’t as near as we thought. 70 Unless you start working now, you won’t be able to pass your exam  If you don’t start working now, you won’t be able to pass your exam. _ 71 They gave me a place to stay and let me use their car  Not only did they give me a place to stay but also let me use their car. 72 I was finally able to convince him of its value  I finally had ability to convince him of its value. _ 73 He spends two hours a week taking care of the garden  Taking care of the garden takes him two hours a week. 74 Plane tickets are very expensive  You have to pay a high price for plane tickets _ 75 There’s usually plenty of sunshine in Southern countries  It’s usually sunny in southern countries. _ 76 Lan was late because she walked all the way to school  Lan walked all the way to school, so she was late. 77 The reason of his leaving early was that the room was very crowded  He left early because the room was very crowded. 78 My absence from school yesterday made the teacher angry  The teacher was angry because I was absent from school yesterday. _ 79 They continued to walk in spite of the rain  They went on walking despite the rain _ 80 Look after your sister when your parents are away on business  You should look after your sister when your parents are away on business. THE END -Which word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others? A spray B trash C wrap D mass A solid B volume C solar D comment A humor B hug C plumber D erupt Which word has the different stress: A forecast B earthquake C expect D ancient A vocation B distinguish C celebrate D separate Choose the word or phrase ( A, B, C or D ) that fits the blank in each sentence : The roof _under the weight of snow last night A collapse B collapsing C collapsed D collapses Kangaroos, which come _Australia, have long tails A to B in C from D for The man _helpes us last week is a doctor A who B whom C which D whose Nowadays the _can know when a volcano will erupt A scientifically B scientific C scientists D science Page 45 THE SECOND SEMESTER Grade SECONDARY SCHOOL ENTRANCE EXAM 10 We _since we left school A don’t meet B haven’t met C hasn’t met D didn’t meet 11 A _looks like a funnel A typhoon B thunderstorm C hurricane D tornado 12 We’re very proud _our teachers A about B of C for D with 13 He is _known for his generosity A well B good C better D best 14 My brother is the most effective _in my town A activist B activists C activity D action 15 People _take physical exercise can live longer A whom B whose C which D who 16 Do not laugh _the poor Help them as much as you can A with B to C at D from 17 They want us _our classroom more attractively A decorate B to decorate C decorating D decorated 18 I wear a hat _I not want to be sick A but B and C because D so 19 What can we to spend less _lighting? A in B on C about D of 20 Many new air-conditioners will _this morning A be installed B be sold C be cleaned D All are correct 21 We should _all the electric appliances when leaving our room A turn off B turning off C turn on D turning on 22 She told me she _Go to Ha Noi the following day A has to B had to C will have to D would have to 23 Everyone should _forests and environment A reduce B prevent C protect D wash 24 We were very _that you won the first prize A amaze B amazed C amazing D amazement 25 If a disaster _In an area, people from other areas will offer help A happens B will happen C happening D would happen 26  30 : Choose the underlined word or phrase ( A, B, C or D ) that needs correcting : 26 I like reading books which tells about different peoples and their cultures A B C D 27 Most of the earthquake in the world occur in the Ring of Fire A B C D 28 Mrs Yen is looking forward to see your respond about her advice A B C D 29 Ba who lives on Nguyen Du street like playing the guitar A B C D 30 I speak a little Vietnamese, but I want to learn to read and write them Page 46 THE SECOND SEMESTER Grade SECONDARY SCHOOL ENTRANCE EXAM A B C D 31  40 : Choose the word ( A, B, C or D ) that fits each blank in the following passage : Christmas is my (31) _ holiday I enjoy (32 ) _ Christmas cookies and planning parties I like sending cards and hearing (33) _ old friends I love seeing children open their (34) _ on Christmas morning Most of all, I love one (35) _custom that we have in our family On the night before Christmas we (36) _in warm clothing and go from house (37) house in our neighborhood At each house, we (38) _Christmas songs Then we go to a hospital or a home for elderly people and we sing there We want to let people (39) that we care about them Afterward, we come home and drink hot chocolate by (40) _ I love this ! 31 A like B dislike C favorite D love 32 A bake B baking C to bake D baked 33 A of B with C from D by 34 A presents B gifts C offers D a and b 35 A special B unusual C strange D rare 36 A wear B put on C get D dress up 37 A by B to C after D and 38 A shout B cry C sing D speak 39 A know B to know C knowing D knew 40 A fireworks B fireplace C light D firecrackers Choose the item ( A, B, C or D ) that best answers the questions or completes the passage : Scientists have known a lot about the earth They understand how mountains are made and what a volcano is The following example is about volcanic eruptions Mt Vesuvius in Italy and Mt St Helens in the USA are both famous mountains They are both volcanoes A volcano is a mountain that is open at the top Smoke and hot air come out of the hole Sometimes very hot rock also comes out of the mountain That can make trouble for people nearby This is what happened with Mt Vesuvius and Mt St Helens Hot rock poured out of Mt Vesuvius and covered the town of Pompeii in 79 AD Everyone in the town was killed The Mt St Helens volcano didn’t kill many people 41 A volcano is a mountain that has a hole at the top 42 Mt Vesuvius and the Mt St Helens are both famous volcanoes in Italy 43 Smoke, hot rock and hot air can make trouble for all people in USA and Italy Page 47 THE SECOND SEMESTER Grade SECONDARY SCHOOL ENTRANCE EXAM 44 The people were killed by the eruption of Mt Helens less than those by the eruption of Mt Vesuvius 45 The town of Pompeii was developed by the eruption of Mt Vesuvius in 79 AD WORD FORMS 46.The author’s is communicated through his song ( happy ) 47.We find Huong very _ (communicate ) 48.All of us have just received a secrete _ (communicate ) 49.Everyone admires her as a teacher ( compete ) 50.He came first in the (compete ) 51.The other admired him ( compete ) 52.Sony is a big firm which is in Vietnamese’s market ( compete ) 53.They provided a plan to attract the customers (compete ) 54.The between Viet Nam and China is recovered ( friend ) 55.The boss refused to meet the Union’s (delegate )(ñaïi bieåu) 56.Many activities will be held tomorrow ( culture ) 57.She with me for an hour about the future job yesterday ( reason ) 58.The of the moon for the earth causes the tides ( attract ) 59.Our team played We lost ( success ) 60.They went to see most of the places (interest) 61.We can only get their by plane There is no (choose ) 62.When he was abroad, he often missed his family and friends But no one knows his _ (home) 63.We are interested in AIDS ( especial ) 64.Women have to keep their (gentle ) 65.We all have our (weak ) 66.His makes him jobless ( shy ) 67.Your answer is right ( exact ) 68.Everyone admires her to help the poor ( ready ) 69.Dick becomes because of his laziness ( job ) 70.I put my book near the desk for (convenient ) REWRITE 71 The servant prepared dinner as soon as we arrived  We had _ 72 The correspondents sent their reports to their newspaper  The correspondents’ _ 73 Hung studies the best in our class  No one Page 48 THE SECOND SEMESTER Grade SECONDARY SCHOOL ENTRANCE EXAM 74, The accident happened yesterday  The accident took _ 75 Helen plays the piano better than Elizabeth  Elizabeth doesn’t 76, It’s time to shut up the stadium  It’s time for the _ 77 Computer systems used to be more expensive than they are now  Computer systems are less 78 Our house is older than all the other houses in the road  Our house is the _ 79 We can’t live without water  If 80 The baby cries because the lion looks fierce  The baby cries because of THE END ANSWER KEYS Which word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others? A spray B trash C wrap D mass A solid B volume C solar D comment A humor B hug C plumber D erupt Which word has the different stress: A forecast B earthquake C expect D ancient A vocation B distinguish C celebrate D separate Choose the word or phrase ( A, B, C or D ) that fits the blank in each sentence : The roof _under the weight of snow last night A collapse B collapsing C collapsed D collapses Kangaroos, which come _Australia, have long tails A to B in C from D for The man _helpes us last week is a doctor A who B whom C which D whose Nowadays the _can know when a volcano will erupt A scientifically B scientific C scientists D science 10 We _since we left school A don’t meet B haven’t met C hasn’t met D didn’t meet 11 A _looks like a funnel A typhoon B thunderstorm C hurricane D tornado 12 We’re very proud _our teachers Page 49 THE SECOND SEMESTER Grade SECONDARY SCHOOL ENTRANCE EXAM A about B of C for D with 13 He is _known for his generosity A well B good C better D best 14 My brother is the most effective _in my town A activist B activists C activity D action 15 People _take physical exercise can live longer A whom B whose C which D who 16 Do not laugh _the poor Help them as much as you can A with B to C at D from 17 They want us _our classroom more attractively A decorate B to decorate C decorating D decorated 18 I wear a hat _I not want to be sick A but B and C because D so 19 What can we to spend less _lighting? A in B on C about D of 20 Many new air-conditioners will _this morning A be installed B be sold C be cleaned D All are correct 21 We should _all the electric appliances when leaving our room A turn off B turning off C turn on D turning on 22 She told me she _go to Ha Noi the following day A has to B had to C will have to D would have to 23 Everyone should _forests and environment A reduce B prevent C protect D wash 24 We were very _that you won the first prize A amaze B amazed C amazing D amazement 25 If a disaster _In an area, people from other areas will offer help A happens B will happen C happening D would happen 26  30 : Choose the underlined word or phrase ( A, B, C or D ) that needs correcting : 26 I like reading books which tells about different peoples and their cultures A B C D 27 Most of the earthquake in the world occur in the Ring of Fire A B C D 28 Mrs Yen is looking forward to see your respond about her advice A B C D 29 Ba, who lives on Nguyen Du street, like playing the guitar A B C D 30 I speak a little Vietnamese, but I want to learn to read and write them A B C D Choose the word ( A, B, C or D ) that fits each blank in the following passage : Christmas is my (31) _ holiday I enjoy (32 ) _Christmas cookies and planning parties I like sending cards and hearing (33) _ old friends I love seeing Page 50 THE SECOND SEMESTER Grade SECONDARY SCHOOL ENTRANCE EXAM children open their (34) _ on Christmas morning Most of all, I love one (35) _custom that we have in our family On the night before Christmas we (36) in warm clothing and go from house (37) _ house in our neighborhood At each house, we (38) _Christmas songs Then we go to a hospital or a home for elderly people and we sing there We want to let people (39) that we care about them Afterward, we come home and drink hot chocolate by (40) _ I love this! 31 A like B dislike C favorite D love 32 A bake B baking C to bake D baked 33 A of B with C from D by 34 A presents B gifts C offers D a and b 35 A special B unusual C strange D rare 36 A wear B put on C get D dress up 37 A by B to C after D and 38 A shout B cry C sing D speak 39 A know B to know C knowing D knew 40 A fireworks B fireplace C light D firecrackers Choose the item ( A, B, C or D ) that best answers the questions or completes the passage : Scientists have known a lot about the earth They understand how mountains are made and what a volcano is The following example is about volcanic eruptions Mt Vesuvius in Italy and Mt St Helens in the USA are both famous mountains They are both volcanoes A volcano is a mountain that is open at the top Smoke and hot air come out of the hole Sometimes very hot rock also comes out of the mountain That can make trouble for people nearby This is what happened with Mt Vesuvius and Mt St Helens Hot rock poured out of Mt Vesuvius and covered the town of Pompeii in 79 AD Everyone in the town was killed The Mt St Helens volcano didn’t kill many people 41 A volcano is a mountain that has a hole at the top T 42 Mt Vesuvius and the Mt St Helens are both famous volcanoes in Italy F 43 Smoke, hot rock and hot air can make trouble for all people in USA and Italy F 44 The people were killed by the eruption of Mt Helens less than those by the eruption of Mt Vesuvius T Page 51 THE SECOND SEMESTER Grade SECONDARY SCHOOL ENTRANCE EXAM 45 The town of Pompeii was developed by the eruption of Mt Vesuvius in 79 AD F WORD FORMS 46.The author’s is communicated through his song ( happy ) happiness 47.We find Huong very (communicate ) communicative 48.All of us have just received a secrete (communicate ) communication 49.Everyone admires her as a teacher ( compete ) competitor 50.He came first in the (compete ) competition 51.The other admired him ( compete ) competitor 52.Sony is a big firm which is in Vietnamese’s market ( compete ) competitive 53.They provided a plan to attract the customers (compete ) competition 54.The between Viet Nam and China is recovered ( friend ) friendship 55.The boss refused to meet the Union’s (delegate ) delegation 56.Many activities will be held tomorrow ( culture ) cultural 57.She with me for an hour about the future job yesterday ( reason ) reasoned 58.The of the moon for the earth causes the tides ( attract ) attraction 59.Our team played We lost ( success ) unsuccessfully 60.They went to see most of the places (interest) interesting 61.We can only get their by plane There is no (choose ) choice 62.When he was abroad, he often missed his family and friends But no one knows his _ (home) homeland 63.We are interested in AIDS ( especial ) especially 64.Women have to keep their (gentle ) gentleness 65.We all have our (weak ) weakness 66.His makes him jobless ( shy ) shyness 67.Your answer is right ( exact ) exactly 68.Everyone admires her to help the poor ( ready ) readiness 69.Dick becomes because of his laziness ( job ) jobless 70.I put my book near the desk for (convenient ) convenience REWRITE 71 The servant prepared dinner as soon as we arrived  We had no sooner arrived than the servant prepared dinner. _ 72 The correspondents sent their reports to their newspaper  The correspondents’reports were sent to their newspaper. _ 73 Hung studies the best in our class  No one in our class studies better than Hung. _ 74, The accident happened yesterday  The accident took place yesterday. 75 Helen plays the piano better than Elizabeth  Elizabeth doesn’t play the piano as well as Helen. _ Page 52 THE SECOND SEMESTER Grade SECONDARY SCHOOL ENTRANCE EXAM 76, It’s time to shut up the stadium  It’s time for the stadium to be shut up. _ 77 Computer systems used to be more expensive than they are now  Computer systems are less expensive than they used to be. 78 Our house is older than all the other houses in the road  Our house is the oldest in the road. _ 79 We can’t live without water  If there were no water, we couldn’t live. 80 The baby cries because the lion looks fierce  The baby cries because of the fierceness of the lion. _ THE END -Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced different from that of the others A charity B lunar C congratulate D carriage A compose B purpose C generous D acquaintance A claimed B walked C laughed D helped Choose the word that has the main stress on the first syllable A considerate B distinguish C predict D sticky Choose the word that has the main stress on the second syllable A Jewish B Easter C humor D occur Choose the word or phrase (a, b, c, d) that bests fits the blank space in each sentence We lost the match _ we played well A but B and C because D although Auld Lang Syne on New Year’s Eve A sang B sings C is to sing D is sung I visited the city _ my father talked about A where B which C what D it I congratulate Mai _ passing the exam A about B in C for D on 10.It took hours to free the victims _ the collapsed buildings A for B in C from D away 11.It’s late It’s time for me _ home A going B went C to go D go 12.I like on the beach I always spend my holiday A to lie/ to sunbath C lying/ sunbath B lying/ to sunbath D lying/ sunbathing 13.We must learn English at school It’s a (n) subject A primary B compulsory C national D optional 14.There is a river across the village A running B lying C flowing D reaching 15.They put the blanket and laid food A in/ on B down/ over C down/ out D on/in 16.It’s very crowded here I wish _ A there were a few people B there is no one C there weren’t so many people D there was somebody here 17.When I rang Tessa sometime last week, she said she was busy _ Page 53 THE SECOND SEMESTER Grade SECONDARY SCHOOL ENTRANCE EXAM A today B that day C this day D the day 18.The teacher asked me a passage into Vietnamese A translate B to translate C translating D translated 19 Be quiet, please The head master would like to _ a few words A talk B say C tell D mention 20.I’ve known him _ I left school A when B before C until D since 21. we miss the train, we can get the next one A when B while C if D unless 22.Maria’s English is excellent She speaks English A very perfect B perfective C perfectively D perfectly 23.Nobody can deny the benefits of Internet in our life A therefore B so C however D besides 24.I’ll be in trouble if I _ my passport A lose B will lose C lost D would lose 25.Crops are sprayed with _ to kill insects A fertilizer B manune C dung D pesticide Choose the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C, D) that needs correcting 26 It’s late It’s a time for us going home A B C D 27.I thought I recognized the assistant which served us A B C D 28.The twentieth century was a time when there was a lot of important events A B C D 29.Tom has got the job You must congratulate him for his success A B C D 30.The cooker who is in the kitchen doesn’t work any more A B C D Choose the word or phrase (a, b, c, d) that best fits the blank space in the following passage Although there are many (31) _through out the year Tet (32) _the lunar New Year holiday is the most (33) _celebration for Vietnamese people Tet is a festival (34) occurs in late January or early February It is a time for families (35) _ and decorate their homes and enjoy (36) food such as sticky rice cakes Family members (37) live apart try to be together (38) Tet 31 A celebrations B activities C information D news 32 A and B but C or D because 33 A beautiful B important C interesting D interested 34 A what B who C which D whom 35 A clean B to clean C cleaning D cleaned 36 A special B especially C specially D expecial 37 A what B which C who D whom 38 A in B on C at D for Decide which of the options (a, b, c, d) in the best answer: More than two hundred years ago, the term environmental pollution was quite strange to people They lived healthily, drank pure water and breathed fresh air Nowadays, the situation is quite different People all over the world are worried about things that are happening to the environment Actually it is man that is destroying the surroundings with many kinds of wastes Page 54 THE SECOND SEMESTER Grade SECONDARY SCHOOL ENTRANCE EXAM Everybody knows that motorbikes and cars emit dangerous gases that cause poisonous air and cancer, but no one wants to travel on foot or by bicycle Manufactures know that wastes from factories make water and soil polluted, but they not want to spend a lot of their money on treating the wastes safely Scattering rubbish is bad for our health, but no one wants to spend time burying it Is it worth talking a lot about pollution? 39.More than two hundred years ago people knew nothing about environmental pollution 40.In former days, people were worried about pollution 41.Nowadays, many people are concerned about the pollution of the environment 42.Everyone knows that cars emit dangerous gases, but they still prefer traveling by car 43.Factory owners treat wastes from their factories safely 44.It’s harm for our health if we spend time burying rubbish Word forms 45.There are many who work on this farm ( employ ) 46.We want to our city ( beauty ) 47.They took a horse trip to the river ( leisure ) 48.We must get rid of the which slows our development ( poor ) 49.He is a soccer player ( promise ) 50.She sings very (promise ) 51.White is the color of (pure ) 52.The floor is (sand ) 53.English is not the of the US and Britain ( possess ) 54.There are many of English ( vary ) 55.His project is convinced by a scientific (demonstrate ) Rewrite 56.May I borrow your pen?  Would you mind ? 57.Although Judy was severely disable, she participated in many sports  Despite _ 58.It’s such a pity your sister can come as well  If only 59.Although he was not guilty, they executed him  In spite _ 60.If you miss the program, you can’t really judge  Unless you 61.I never intended to go to the meeting  I never had 62.The film star wore dark glasses so that no one would recognize him  The film star avoided 63.You won’t find a more dedicated worker anywhere than Mrs Jones  Nowhere 64.Mary started learning French fives years ago  Mary has 65.The last time I saw Daniel was in 1995  I haven’t 66.Janet is the best tennis player in the club  No one _ 67.They sent off two players for deliberate fouls  Two players Page 55 THE SECOND SEMESTER Grade SECONDARY SCHOOL ENTRANCE EXAM 68 “Where have you been, Sue?” said Mrs Taylor  Mrs Taylor asked 69.I have been studying English for three years  I started 70.Kate played badminton very well  Kate was _ THE END ANSWER KEYS Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced different from that of the others A charity B lunar C congratulate D carriage A compose B purpose C generous D acquaintance A claimed B walked C laughed D helped Choose the word that has the main stress on the first syllable A considerate B distinguish C predict D sticky Choose the word that has the main stress on the second syllable A Jewish B Easter C humor D occur Choose the word or phrase (a,b,c,d) that bests fits the blank space in each sentence We lost the match _ we played well A but B and C because D although Auld Lang Syne on New Year’s Eve A sang B sings C is to sing D is sung I visited the city _ my father talked about A where B which C what D it I congratulate Mai _ passing the exam A about B in C for D on 10.It took hours to free the victims _ the collapsed buildings A for B in C from D away 11.It’s late It’s time for me _ home A going B went C to go D go 12.I like on the beach I always spend my holiday A to lie/ to sunbath C lying/ sunbath B lying/ to sunbath D lying/ sunbathing 13.We must learn English at school It’s a (n) subject A primary B compulsory C national D optional 14.There is a river across the village A running B lying C flowing D reaching 15.They put the blanket and laid food A in/ on B down/ over C down/ out D on/in 16.It’s very crowded here I wish _ A there were a few people B there is no one Page 56 THE SECOND SEMESTER Grade SECONDARY SCHOOL ENTRANCE EXAM C there weren’t so many people D there was somebody here 17.When I rang Tessa sometime last week, she said she was busy _ A today B that day C this day D the day 18.The teacher asked me a passage into Vietnamese A translate B to translate C translating D translated 19 Be quiet, please The head master would like to _ a few words A talk B say C tell D mention 20.I’ve known him _ I left school A when B before C until D since 21. we miss the train, we can get the next one A when B while C if D unless 22.Maria’s English is excellent She speaks English A very perfect B perfective C perfectively D perfectly 23.Nobody can deny the benefits of Internet in our life A therefore B so C however D besides 24.I’ll be in trouble if I _ my passport A lose B will lose C lost D would lose 25.Crops are sprayed with _ to kill insects A fertilizer B manune C dung D pesticide Choose the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C, D) that needs correcting 26 It’s late It’s a time for us going home A B C D 27.I thought I recognized the assistant which served us A B C D 28.The twentieth century was a time when there was a lot of important events A B C D 29.Tom has got the job You must congratulate him for his success A B C D 30.The cooker who is in the kitchen doesn’t work any more A B C D Choose the word or phrase (a, b, c, d) that best fits the blank space in the following passage Although there are many (31) _through out the year Tet (32) _the lunar New Year holiday is the most (33) _celebration for Vietnamese people Tet is a festival (34) occurs in late January or early February It is a time for families (35) _ and decorate their homes and enjoy (36) food such as sticky rice cakes Family members (37) live apart try to be together (38) Tet 31 A celebrations B activities C information D news 32 A and B but C or D because 33 A beautiful B important C interesting D interested 34 A what B who C which D whom 35 A clean B to clean C cleaning D cleaned 36 A special B especially C specially D expecial 37 A what B which C who D whom 38 A in B on C at D for Decide which of the options (a, b, c, d) in the best answer: More than two hundred years ago, the term environmental pollution was quite strange to people They lived healthily, drank pure water and breathed fresh air Nowadays, the situation is Page 57 THE SECOND SEMESTER Grade SECONDARY SCHOOL ENTRANCE EXAM quite different People all over the world are worried about things that are happening to the environment Actually it is man that is destroying the surroundings with many kinds of wastes Everybody knows that motorbikes and cars emit dangerous gases that cause poisonous air and cancer, but no one wants to travel on foot or by bicycle Manufactures know that wastes from factories make water and soil polluted, but they not want to spend a lot of their money on treating the wastes safely Scattering rubbish is bad for our health, but no one wants to spend time burying it Is it worth talking a lot about pollution? 39.More than two hundred years ago people knew nothing about environmental pollution T 40.In former days, people were worried about pollution F 41.Nowadays, many people are concerned about the pollution of the environment T 42.Everyone knows that cars emit dangerous gases, but they still prefer traveling by car T 43.Factory owners treat wastes from their factories safely F 44.It’s harm for our health if we spend time burying rubbish F Word forms 45.There are many who work on this farm (employ) employee 46.We want to our city ( beauty ) beautify 47.They took a horse trip to the river ( leisure) leisured 48.We must get rid of the _which slows our development ( poor ) poorness 49.He is a soccer player ( promise ) promising 50.She sings very (promise ) promisingly 51.White is the color of (pure ) - pureness 52.The floor is (sand ) sandy 53.English is not the of the US and Britain (possess) possession 54.There are many of English ( vary ) variety 55.His project is convinced by a scientific (demonstrate) demonstration Rewrite 56.May I borrow your pen?  Would you mind if I borrowed your pen ? 57.Although Judy was severely disable, she participated in many sports  Despite Judy’s severe disability, she participated in many sports _ 58.It’s such a pity your sister can come as well  If only your sister could come as well. _ 59.Although he was not guilty, they executed him  In spite _his guiltlessness, they executed him. 60.If you miss the program, you can’t really judge  Unless you don’t miss the program, you can really judge. 61.I never intended to go to the meeting  I never had _ intention to go to the meeting. 62.The film star wore dark glasses so that no one would recognize him  The film star avoided _being recognized by wearing dark glasses _ 63.You won’t find a more dedicated worker anywhere than Mrs Jones  Nowhere will you find a more dedicated worker than Mrs Jones 64.Mary started learning French fives years ago  Mary has learnt french for years. 65.The last time I saw Daniel was in 1995  I haven’t seen Daniel since 1995. _ 66.Janet is the best tennis player in the club  No one in the club is taller than Janet. _ Page 58 THE SECOND SEMESTER Grade SECONDARY SCHOOL ENTRANCE EXAM 67.They sent off two players for deliberate fouls (intentional)  Two players were sent off for deliberate fouls. _ 68 “Where have you been, Sue?” said Mrs Taylor  Mrs Taylor asked Sue where she had been 69.I have been studying English for three years  I started _ studying English three years ago. _ 70.Kate played badminton very well  Kate was _a good badminton player. THE END Page 59 THE SECOND SEMESTER [...]... A both B all C either 10 The man _we saw yesterday is a scientist A whom B who C which 11 I feel _in this book A interesting B interested C interest 12 Vietnam is a _country A develop B developed C developing 13 There is _time Let’s hurry A a lot of B few C a few 14 This house is _of the three A old B older C oldest 15 If it _, we’ll have the party outside A rains B doesn’t rain... many wonderful in this century (develop) development 52. , he survived the crash without injury (miraculous) Miraculously 53.We are faced with a difficult (choose) choice 54.Do you need a memory to become a scientist? (miracle) .miraculous 55.Our school team won three Games (succession) successful 56.Your evidence was one (decide) decided 57.It... either 10 The man _we saw yesterday is a scientist A whom B who C which 11 I feel _in this book THE SECOND SEMESTER D character D region D benefit D advance D protection D for D Minh does either D neither don’t we D neither D whose Page 16 Grade 9 SECONDARY SCHOOL ENTRANCE EXAM A interesting B interested C interest D interestingly 12 Vietnam is a _country A develop B developed C developing D development... A lost B have lost C am losing D will lose 12 Jim wants to live _of his parents A dependent B dependently C independent D independently 13 Although they are poor, they still live _ A happy B unhappy C happily D happiness 14 We won’t go out _it stops raining A if B unless C when D as 15 The phone _suddenly when Joan was doing the housework A rang B was ringing C had rung D is ringing... (interest) 51.There have been many wonderful in this century (develop) 52. , he survived the crash without injury (miraculous) 53.We are faced with a difficult (choose) 54.Do you need a memory to become a scientist? (miracle) 55.Our school team won three Games (succession) 56.Your evidence was one (decide) 57.It will take a long time to find... interested C interest D interestingly 12 Vietnam is a _country A develop B developed C developing D development 13 There is _time Let’s hurry A a lot of B few C a few D not much 14 This house is _of the three A old B older C oldest D the oldest 15 If it _, we’ll have the party outside A rains B doesn’t rain C rained D didn’t rain 16 If you know where she lives, let me _ A to know B... A over B under C through D between 33 A easy B difficult C quick D lean 34 A girl B man C lady D child 35 A Finally B Final C Last D Firstly 36 A ship B boat C car D bicycle 37 A worried B frightened C bored D helped 38 A but B also C therefore D so 39 A said B asked C told D spoke 40 A clear B develop C take D fight TRUE OR FALSE The internet started in the 1960s The USA Department of Defense started... placed (31) the house and women make offerings of fruit and moon cakes to the Moon Goddess 26 A celebrated B made C held D set 27 A like B as C such as D ф 28 A in B for C at D on 29 A wood B metal C paper D gold 30 A they B them C it D their 31 A under B near C outside D around THE SECOND SEMESTER Page 17 Grade 9 SECONDARY SCHOOL ENTRANCE EXAM Read the following passage and choose the best answers... .changing 64.In recent years, there has been many in science (develop) developments 65.Can you life without electricity? (imagination) imagine 66.Everyone must obey the rules of (socical) sociable 67.She is quite in her shirt (recognize) recognizable 68.Friendship on trust and understanding is long lasting (base) .based 69.Almost every _has a... 48.With so many choices, it is hard to what to buy (decision) 49.This problem caused a lot of (difficult) 50.A lot of modern is used in various fields (technical) 51.The of synthetic fabric has brought new challenges (develop) 52.Good is essential in a large organization (communicate) Page 33 THE SECOND SEMESTER Grade 9 SECONDARY SCHOOL ENTRANCE EXAM 53.She is so busy with ... whose Page 16 Grade SECONDARY SCHOOL ENTRANCE EXAM A interesting B interested C interest D interestingly 12 Vietnam is a _country A develop B developed C developing D development 13 There... lost C am losing D will lose 12 Jim wants to live _of his parents A dependent B dependently C independent D independently 13 Although they are poor, they still live _ A happy B unhappy... lost C am losing D will lose 12 Jim wants to live _of his parents A dependent B dependently C independent D independently 13 Although they are poor, they still live _ A happy B unhappy