ĐỀ KIỂM TRA HỌC KỲ II MÔN TIẾNG ANH LỚP 9

THAM KHAO DE KIEM TRA HK2 LOP - 2016 DE 1: SECTION A (8.0 points) Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions Question 1: A- prevent B- reduce C-invent D- erupt Question 2: A- junkyard B- pollute C- culture D- funnel Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions Question 3: A- disaster B- appliance C- celebrate D- effective Question 4: A- typhoon B- destroy C- explore D- earthquake Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 5: If we go on wasting water, our water bill enormous A- would be B- will be C- was D- were Question 6: The weather is cold, you can’t go outside A- so B- but C- therefore D- though Question 7: Our mother’s birthday is one of the most important .in our family A- celebrated B- celebrating C- celebrate D- celebrations Question 8: He drives his car A- care B- careful C- carefully D- careless Question 9: Tom : I passed my final exam Mary : A- Sorry B- Well done C- Don’t worry D- Yes Question 10: I suggest these bulbs A- replacing B- replace C- replaced D- to replace Question 11: A tropical is called a typhoon in Asia A- wind B- rain C- storm D- snow Question 12: A tornado looks like a A- hat B- dragon C- funnel D- flower Question 13: The earthquake in Japan 2011 caused severe damage A- in B- on C- since D- during Question 14: My grandmother is sleeping, so I can’t turn .TV A- on B- off C- in D- at Question 15: The disaster occurred last year was a tsunami A- who B- whom C- it D- which Question 16: they saved electricity, the bill was enormous A- Because B- Though C- Since D- However Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 17: A tidal wave made hundreds of people homeless A- storm B- tsunami C- tornado D- rain Question 18: Easter is the festival which occurs in late March or early April A- holds B- celebrates C- happens D- spends Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 19: That lake is extremely polluted A- safe B- careful C- large D- clean Question 20: We should save natural resources A- help B- make C- use D- waste Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Question 21: Though people cut down a lot of trees, floods usually happen A B C D Question 22: Auld Lang Syne is a song who is sung on New Year’s Eve A B C D Question 23: This room is hot, so we should turn off electric fans A B C D Question 24: If he has a large garden, he planted many kinds of flowers A B C D Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbers blanks Although there are many …(25)… through out the year, Tet or Lunar New Year is a national and family festival It is an occasion for every Vietnamese to have a good time while …(26)… about the last year and the next year At Tet, spring fairs are organized, streets and public buildings are brightly decorated All shops are crowded with people shopping for Tet At home, everything is tidied, special food is cooked Families prepare a lot of fruit jams and a …(27)… food called sticky rice cake First - footing is made when the first visitor comes and children are given …(28)… wrapped in a red tiny envelop Tet is also time for peace and love During Tet, every people behaves well and friends, relatives and neighbors give each other best wishes for the new year 25/ A celebration B celebrations C celebrate D celebrated 26/ A writing B saying C singing D thinking B tradition C traditions 27/ A traditional 28/ A beautiful gift B expensive present C lucky money D nation D lucky food Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions Everyone wants to reduce pollution But the pollution problem is as complicated as it is serious It is complicated because much pollution is caused by things that benefit people For example, exhaust from automobiles causes a large percentage of all air pollution But the automobile provides transportation for millions of people Factories discharge much of material that pollutes air and water, but factories give employment to a large number of people Thus, to end or greatly reduce pollution immediately, people would have to stop using many things that benefit them Most of people not want to that, of course But pollution can be gradually reduced in several ways Scientists and engineers can work to find ways to lessen the amount of pollution that such thing as automobiles and factories cause Government can pass and enforce laws that require businesses and traffic to stop, or cut down on certain polluting activities 29/ How is the pollution problem? A It’s very simple B It’s not an important problem C It’s very complicated D It is not complicated 30/ What causes most of air pollution? A exhaust from automobiles B gas and coal C polluted air D cars and motorbikes 31/ What does the word “them” in 2nd paragraph stand for? A factories B people C water D motorbikes 32/ Who can work to find ways to lessen the amount of pollution? A Scientists B Government C Factory owners D Scientists and engineers SECTION B (2.0 points) I Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it Write your answers on your answer sheet (0.5 point) Question 1: Don’t throw trash in the park, or you will make this area dirty - If you Question 2: The typhoon damaged many flower gardens It happened last night -The typhoon which III Writing a paragraph (1.5 point) You think it is necessary to have a day to celebrate for your parents Write a paragraph to share this idea -Why to celebrate this day -When to celebrate it -How to celebrate it -What special gifts to give parents DE 2: SECTION A (8,0 points) Circle 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 1: A drip B pipe C bill D fix 2: A considerate B congratulate C nominate D celebrate Circle the letter A, B, C, or to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions 3: A disappointed 4: A occur B environment B candle C unpolluted C earthquake D regulation D charity Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions 5: According to the _, there will be sunny tomorrow A earthquake B tidal wave C volcano D weather forecast In Australia , a tropical storm is known as A typhoon B tornadoes C big wind D cyclone 7: They decided to go out it rained hard A and B even though C but D so 8: I can’t hear what you are saying Can you the radio? A turn on B turn off C turn up D turn over 9: The baby laughed _ as she played with her toys A happy B happiness C happiness D happily 10: The men and animals _ you saw on TV last night were from China A who B which C where D that 11: Buying is necessary for typhoon A candles B blankets C camera D books 12: We suggested _ the light bulb It is broken A replace B to replace C replacing D replaced 13: We are really looking forward you again A to see B seeing C to seeing D for seeing 14: She is very tired _, she has to continue to work A but B and C Therefore 15: Tornadoes are -shaped storms D However A funnel B round C oval D square 16: On Easter Day, people crowd the streets to watch colorful A shows B parades C contests D programs Circle 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 17: His sense of humor distinguishes him from the others A helps B give C tells D differs 18: People should save natural resources for future use A throw B make C keep D waste Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions 19: There will be a shortage of fresh water if we continue wasting water A stop B try C go on D keep on 20: Kobe in Japan was completely destroyed in 1995 by a huge earthquake A properly B seriously C totally D partly Circle the letter A, B, C, or to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions 21: What about put rubbish bins around the schoolyard? A B C D Question 22: Let me congratulate you on pass your exam to university A B C D Question 23: Our world will be better if people will care about what they A B C D Question 24: We think that Mother’s Day should be celebrated national A B C D Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C, or D fill in the blanks Christmas is my favorite holiday I enjoy (25) _ Christmas cookies and planning parties I like sending cards and hearing (26) _ old friends I love seeing children open their gifts on Christmas morning Most of all, I love one special custom that we have in our family On the night before Christmas we dress in warm clothing and go from house (27) _ house in our neighborhood At each house, we sing Christmas songs We want to let people (28) _ that we care about them We all love this holiday 25: A bake B baking C to bake D baked 26: A of B with C from D by 27: A by B to C after D and 28: A know B to know C knowing D knew Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C, or D to answer the questions Environmental pollution is one of the most serious problems of mankind today Man poisons the water with chemicals and other waste materials Polluted water kills fish and other marine life They damage the soil with too many fertilizers and pesticides Pollution of soil reduces the amount of land and that is not very good for farming Environmental pollution also brings ugliness to man’s naturally beautiful world Governments should pass laws that require people and factory owners to stop certain polluting activities 29: What is mankind’s most serious problem nowadays? A electricity B Environmental pollution C gas D water 30:Why fish and other marine life die? A Polluted water B noise C soil D laws 31: Is it good using a lot of fertilizers and pesticides? A Yes, there is B No, there isn’t C Yes, it is D No, it isn’t 32: What should governments about this problem? A ignore B give advice C pass laws D nothing Section B (2,0 points) I Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it (0,5 point) Question 33: Study hard and you can get good result in the exam  If _ Question 34: The men and plants are from China You saw them on TV last night  The men II Write a paragraph about the ways to protect the environment in your school The given cues can help you (1,5 points) - plant more trees to get shape - put garbage in the bins - clean the school yard and classrooms every day - not throw plastic bags everywhere DE 3: Section A (8,0 points) Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions Question 1: A label B plumber C bulb D bill Question 2: A tide B lift C shift D exist Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions Question 3: A appliance B necessity C efficiency D innovation Question 4: A earthquake B forecast C typhoon D damage Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 5: I am so proud………my mother and love her so much A in B on C of Question 6: Do you want Vietnamese tea…………….milk tea ? D at A and B so C or D but Question 7: Tet is one of the most important…………… in Viet Nam A celebrate B celebrates C celebrated Question 8: Why don’t we…………showers to save water ? D celebrations A take B bring C make Question 9: The old man walked…………… to the park D turn A happily B extremely C carefully D slowly Question 10: Mrs Thanh forgot to ……………… the faucet when she left for work A turn on B turn off C turn down D turn up Question 11: Nam has an exam tomorrow, he is still watching T.V now A Because B However C Even though Question 12: Thanh brings to class a new picture she has painted D Therefore You: …………………………… Thanh: It’s nice of you to say so A Yes, please B Well done C All right D Thanks Question 13: I………………collecting unused clothes to help the poor A suggest B suggest that C think D think we should Question 14: My father is the one…………….teaches me how to love, cry and laugh A who B whom C which D ∅ Question 15: During the earthquake in Kobe, many people……………when homes, office blocks and highways collapsed A kill B killed C was killed D were killed Question 16: If Ba were rich, he………………….around the world A will travel B travel C would D would travel Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlinded word(s) in each of the following questions Question 17: Pollution is something that other folk A people B children C writers Question 18: Lan likes the full-moon festival very much A the mid-fall festival C the ancient spring festival D poets B the mid-autumn festival D A and B are correct Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlinded word(s) in each of the following questions Question 19: If you travel by bicycle or public transport, you will save and conserve the Earth’s resource A B make C use Question 20: I think we should buy a ladder before a typhoon A hire B sell C fix D waste D fill Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Question 21: Look ! the boy is laughing in you A B C D Question 22: The country who won the 1998 Tiger Cup is Singapore A B C D Question 23: Because cars cause pollution, people still want them A B C D Question 24: If we go in wasting water, there will be a shortage of fresh water in a few decades A B C D Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbers blanks Among the festivals celebrated by Chinese is the Moon Cake Festival, also (1)……as the Mid-Autumn Festival Large numbers of small round moon cakes are eaten on this day, and the children enjoy themselves (2)……… colourful paper lanterns These paper lanterns come in all shapes; the more popular ones are shapes like fish, rabbits and butterflies According to the Chinese, the moon shines brightest on the night of the Moon Cake Festival As the moon rises, altar tables are placed outside the house and the women make offerings of fruit, mooncakes and chestnuts to the Moon Godness There are (3)…… stories to tell about the origin of this festival One popular table tells of the moon Princess who risked her life to end the rule of her wricked husband Another version tells of a plot to overthrow a cruel ruler in a southern province of Chine In order to pass the words around, messages were placed in small round cakes and distributed to people The day of upprising was the fifteenth day of the eight moon and so every year people (4)……….this occasion by eating moon cakes Question 25: A know B knew C known D to know Question 26: A carry B carried C to carry D carrying Question 27: A so B much C many D too Question 28: A celebrate B make C travel D clean Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions More than two hundred years ago, the term “Environmental pollution” was very strange to people They lived healthily, drank pure water, and breathed fresh air Nowadays the 10 A cuts B cut C cutting D to cut Question 13: This is my new pen _ I bought yesterday? A who B whom C whose D which Question 14: We want to use solar energy ……… it can be used on cloudy days A but B so C because D however Question 15: Tet holiday is the most important for Vietnamese people A custom B religion C celebration D culture Question 16: My hobbies are listening to music …………playing tennis A and B so C or D but Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 17: I’ve lost my new pencil I’ve looked for it everywhere A found B saw C met D take care of Question 18: After turning off the lights, she closed the door and the window A putting off B taking off C switching off D dropping off Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 19: Plastic bags are very hard to dissolve A difficult B easy C lazy D good Question 20: You should reduce the amount of water your family uses A reuse B recycle C store D increase Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Question 21: There’s the woman which sold me the handbag A B C D Question 22: If I am a bird, I would be a dove A B C D Question 23: She suggest raising some money for poor children 25 A B C D Question 24: We stayed at home so it rained heavily A B C D Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbers blanks Environmental (25)……………is one of the most serious problems facing mankind today Air, water and soil are necessary to the survival of all living things Badly polluted air can (26)………………illness and even death Polluted water (27)…………… many kinds of wild animals and other marine life Pollution of soil reduces the amount of land (28) ……………growing food Question 25: A pollute B polluted C pollution D polluting Question 26: A cause B give C make D catch Question 27: A kills B kill C are killing D doesn’t kill Question 28: A of B to C from D for Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions In the USA, people celebrate Mother’s day and Father’s day Mother’s day is celebrated on the second Sunday in May On this occasion, mother usually receives greeting cards and gifts from her husband and children The best gifts of all American Mom are a day of leisure The majority of American mothers have outside jobs as well as housework, so their working days are often very hard Flower is an important part of Mother’s day Mothers are often given a plant for the occasion, particularly if they are elderly Father’s day is celebrated throughout the USA and Canada on the third Sunday in June The holiday customs are similar to Mother’s day Dad also receives greeting cards and gifts from his family and enjoys a day of leisure Question 29: When is Mother’s day celebrated? A On the second Sunday in May B On the third Sunday in June C October 2nd D March 8th Question 30: Do the majority of American mothers have to work hard every day? A No, they only the housework B No, they don’t have a job C Yes, they D No, they don’t 26 Question 31: What is an important part of Mother’s day? A Gift B Present C Flower D All are correct Question 32: Where is Father’ day celebrated? A In the world B In the USA and Canada C In many countries D No information Section B (2,0 points) I Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it Write your answers on your answer sheet (0,5 point) Question 1: The boy will be punished He threw that stone The boy …………………………………………………………………………………… Question 2: She couldn’t join us because she was busy She was busy, so II Writing a paragraph (1,5 points) Write a paragraph to tell about your favorite festival You should tell - What is the name of the festival? - Where was it celebrated? - When was it celebrated? - How was it celebrated? - Why you like the festival? DE 8: Section A (8,0 points) Choose the word whose underlined part differs from the others Question 1: A picnic B similar C pesticide D dynamite Question 2: A courses B forces C resources D treasures Choose the word word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress Question 3: A garbage B rubbish C exhaust D forest Question 4: A sewage B authority C refreshment D environment Choose the word to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 5: I’m …………… that people have spoiled this area A glad B pleased C disappointed 27 D satisfied Question 6: Everyone must take part in ……………… deforestation A permitting B protecting C persuading D preventing Question 7: The local authority should ……………… the fish catching by electricity A protect B prohibit C reduce D allow Question 8: If we ……………… wasting water, there will be a shortage of of fresh water in a feww decades A look for B give up C get to D.go on Question 9: …………………putting the garbage bins around the schoolyard A Shall we B Let’s C I suggest D Why don’t we Question 10: He will be late for the meeting if he ………………… hurry A don’t B doesn’t C won’t D isn’t Question 11: Solar panels are ………………… on the roof of a house to receive the energy from the sun A B used C installed Question 12: Lighting accounts………………… ten percent to electricity bill A in B at D took fifteen percent of the C on D for Question 13: Last night we came to the show late ……………… the traffic was terrible A although B because C though D even though Question 14: Tet is a festival…………… occurs in late January or early February A who B when C where D which Question 15.Family members …………… live apart try to be together A who B whom C.which D when Question 16 Did you congratulate Tessa ……………… passing her exam A in B at C on 28 D for Choose the word to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlinded word(s) Question 17: Nowsaday, all of consumers want products that will not only work effectively but also save money A people buy goods B people sell goods C producers D park keepers Question 18: If you are going to start getting silly ideas, I will take you home right away A having B attending C learn D giving Choose the word to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlinded word(s) Question 19: Remember to turn off all the lights before going out A give up B close C turn on D make Question 20: Recycling saves resources by reducing the need to process new material A working B increasing C polluting D Choose the word to indicate the underlined part that needs correction Question 21: I didn’t have enough time to study, and I managed to pass the exam A B C D Question 22: How about going to the park and play volleyball there? A B C D Question 23: If Nam didn’t his homework, he will be punished A B C D Question 24: I am amazing that I could win the first prize A B C D Read the following passage Choose the best answer We are slowly destroying the earth The seas and the rivers are (1) dirty to swim in There is so much smoke in the air that it is (2) _ to live in many of the world ‘s cities In one well – known city, for example, poisonous gases from cars pollute the air so much that traffic policemen (3) wear oxygen masks We have cut down so many trees that there are now vast areas of wasteland all over the world As a result, farmers in part of Africa can not grow enough to eat In certain countries 29 in Asia there is too little rice Moreover, we not take enough care of the countryside Wild animal are quickly (8) _ 25 A so B enough C very D too 26 A healthy B unhealthy C healthful D healthily 27 A many B will C have to D should 28 A appear B too C.disappeared D diappearing Read the following passage.Then annswer True (T) or False(F) In Western countries, electricity, gas, and water are not luxuries but necessities Copmany now realize that consumers want products that will not only work effectively, but also save money For most North American huoseholds, lighting accounts for 10 percent to 15 percent of the electricity bill However, this amount can be reduced by replacing an ordinary 100 watt light bulb with an energy saving bulb These bulbs use a quarter of the electricity of standard bulbs and last eight time longer Therefore, consumers can save about dollars to 21 dollars per bulb _29 Only electricity is necesssity for everyone _30 Consumers want their products to work effectively and save money _31 If we replace an ordinary bulb with an energy saving bulb, we will reduce the amount of lighting we use _32 Consumers can save a lot of money from using energy saving bulbs SECTION B (2,0 points) I Rewrite the sentences without changing meaning of those given (0.5 point) 1: Shall we use gas instead of burning coal ?  I suggest …… 2: Unless we reduce the use of water and electricity, we’ll have to pay more this month If we II Writing a Speech with the topic: “ Saving energy in the kitchen” (1,5 points) + Suggested ideas: turn off the lights when we are not in the kitchen - keep refrigerator door closed - prepare food carefully before turning on the stove DE 9: Section A (8 points) 30 Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the others in pronunciation in each of the following questions Question 1: A worked B stopped C packed D wanted Question 2: A proud B around C although D about Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the others in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions Question 3: A festival B important C decorate D special Question 4: A thunderstorm B typhoon C occur D abrupt Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 5: are natural disasters A Tidal waves B Earthquakes C Typhoons D All are correct Question 6: you will pass the exam if you hard A study B studied C to study D studying Question 7: It is raining, I can’t go to the beach A so B because C but Question 8: “I suggest fixing the dripping faucet.” A We will B Good idea! D and “ - ……………… ” C Yes, please D I’m afraid not Question 9: If people stop using dynamite for fishing, a lot of sea creatures …………… A will preserve B will be well preserve C will be well preeseving D will be well preseved Question 10: The waiter was very kind He served us yesterday A The man whom served us yesterday was very kind B The man who served us yesterday was very kind C The man who he served us yesterday was very kind D The man which served us yesterday was very kind Question 11: Environmental …………… is everybody’s responsibility 31 A protect B protected C protective D protection Question 12: Neil Armstrong, walked on the moon, lived in the USA A which B whom C who D that Question 13: I’m going to tell you something important , so please listen A.care B.careful C.carelessly D.carefully Question 14: I suggest ………… money for the poor people in our neighborhood A save B to save C saving D saved Question 15: Remember to turn the light before going to bed A on B off C of D up Question 16: ………… energy can be cheap and clean A Solar B Gas C Nuclear D Coal Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSET in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 17: What will happen if the pollution goes on A travels B continues C walks Question 18: Who will take care of the children while you are away? A look after B look for C look up D starts D look at Circle 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 Question 19: Please turn off the TV before you go to bed A turn on B go on C look for D stop Question 20: You should reduce the amount of water your family uses A keep B repair C worry D increase Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Question 21: Last week, we went to the show late because of the traffic was terrible A B 32 C D Question 22: This is the dictionary whom I bought at that bookstore A B C D Question 23: Despite his hard life, he studied very well A B C D Question 24: When you want to go fishing this morning , I’ll go with you A B C D Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbers blanks TET Although there (25) many celebrations throughout the yea, Tet or the Lunar New Year holiday is the most important celebration for (26) people Tet is a festival which occurs in late January or early February It is a time for families to clean and decorate their homes, and enjoy special food such as sticky rice cakes Family members (27) live apart try to be together at Tet At Tet, spring fairs are organized and children are given lucky money wrapped in a red tiny envelope Tet is also time for peace (28) love During Tet, children often behave well and friends, relatives and neighbors give each other best wishes for the new year.” Question 25: A are B is C was D were Question 26: A English B Vietnamese C American D Malaysian Question 27: A when B where C which D who Question 28: A with B or C and D but Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions 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 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 Manufacturers 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 garbage is bad for our health, but no one wants to spend time burying it Is it worth talking a lot about pollution? 33 Question 29: More than two hundred years ago ……………… A the environment was polluted as much as it is today B people knew almost nothing about environmental pollution C air was polluted badly D people faced up to pollution Question 30: Nowadays, many people are concerned about ………… A the environmental pollution B the polluted water C the wastes from the factories D the poisonous air Question 31: According to the passage, people know that motorbikes and cars emit dangerous gases ……………… A so they not travel by motorbikes and cars B so they prefer traveling by bicycles C but they still prefer traveling by motorbikes and cars D and they enjoy traveling on foot Question 32: Factory owners ……………… A know nothing about pollution B pollute water and soil C spend much money on treating wastes D don’t treat industrial wastes safely Section B (2 points) I Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it (0,5 points) Question 1: Nga was sick, so she didn’t go to school yesterday → Because…………………………………………………………………… Question 2: Let’s use electricity economically → I suggest we ……………………………………………………………… II Writing a paragraph (1,5 points) 34 In Viet Nam people not celebrate Mother’s Day or Father’s Day You think it is necessary to have a day to celebrate for your parents Write a passage (50 – 70 words) to share your idea about this The ideas below may help you First paragraph: Tell the reason (s) for celebrating this day: - children express their feelings, memories and loves for their parents - have an opportunity to enhance family traditions - bring family members closer Second paragraph: Gives details about: - When to celebrate: (First Sunday of April) - Why? (a day off, free at work or study, weather is fine, …) - What special gifts to give: (give their parents flowers, send them cards, or bring them a special cake) Third paragraph: - Do you think your idea will be supported? - Do you hope the day will be celebrated nationwide? You can begin with: In my opinion, it is important to ………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… DE 10: Section A (8,0 points) Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions Question 1: A.bill B.plumber C.bulb D.label Question 2: A.dump B.truck C.reduce D.rublish Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions 35 Question 3: A.generous B.slavery Question 4: A.earthquake B.tornado C.Passover D.tradition C.forecast D.temperature Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 5: I suggest to the movies A.go B.to go C.going D.went Question : If they students, they must wear uniform A.are B.were C.have D.had Question 7: I’m that people have spoiled this area A.disappoint B.disappointmentC.disappointed D.disappointing Question 8: She wants to her room A.decorator B.decorative C.decoration D.decorate Question 9: Please bring some raincoasts just .case A.in B.at C.on D.to Question10: The plane took off the weather was bad A.because B.though C.so D.and Question 11: « the TV for me,will you ? I want to watch the weather forecast » A.turn off B.go on C.look for D.turn on Question 12:Auld Lang Syne is a song is sung on New Year’s Eve A.which B.whose C.whom D.who Question 13:If Ba were rich, he travel around the world A.will B.would C.can D.may Question 14:Miss Lien, sings very well, is my English teacher A.whom B.who C.which D.when Question 15: I’m that I can go to Da Lat this time A.excite B.exit C.excited 36 D.exciting Question 16: Nam :I think we should take a shower istead of a bath to save energy Ba : A.No,I am not B.Yes,I C.That’s a good idea D.Certainly Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlinded word(s) in each of the following questions Question 17: I am going to be late for school because the bus is late A.as B.since C.so D.A&B correct Question 18: Who will look after your children when you are at work? A.look up B.look for C.to look for D.take care of Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlinded word(s) in each of the following questions Question 19: If we go on wasting water, there will be a shortage of fresh water in a few decades A take off B.continue C.stop D.to stop C.alive D.living Question 20: Jane’s father is possibly dead A died B.live Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Question 21: The old man walked slow to the park with his dog A B C D Question 22:I suggest that we should turning off the faucet after using A B C D Question 23: He is a boy whom is wearing T-shirt A B C D Question 24: If I had a calculator, we can work this out a lot quicker A B C 37 D Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbers blanks If you ask me about person who has the most influence on my life, I must (25) you it is my father You ask me what I think about my father.Great ! great !My father is the best person in the word.Do you know what I (26) ?He is a considerate and generous man who is loved not only by his family(27) .by all his friends His great sense of humor (28) him from other.I love him very much Happy Father’s Day,Daddy ! Question 25:A.speak B.say C.tell D.talk Question 26: A.suppose B.expect C.believe D.mean Question 27: A.but also B.and also C.but as well D.and neither Question 28:A.amuses B.takes C.prevents D.distinguishes Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions Earthquakes : Ninety percent of earthquakes occur around the Pacific Rim, which is known as the “ Ring of Fire “ In 1995, a huge earthquake struck the city of Kobe in Japan A large number of people were killed when homes, office blocks and highways collapsed Tidal waves : Tidal waves are result of an abrupt shift in the underwater movement of the Earth In the 1960s, a hugetidal wave hit Anchorage, Alaska The tidal wave traveled from Alaska to California Typhoons : When a tropical storm reaches 120 kilometers per hour, it is called a hurricane in North and South America, , a cyclone in Australia, and a typhoon in Asia The word “ typhoon” comes from Chinese: tai means “big “ and feng means “ wind “, so the the word “typhoon” means “big wind “ Question 29: When did a huge earthquake strike the city of Kobe in Japan ? A.1995 B.2000 C.1987 D.2003 Question 30: What is the result of an abrupt shift in the underwater movement of the Earth ? A.typhoon B.snowstorm C.tidal wave D.volcano Question 31: Did the tidal wave travel from Alaska to Califotnia ? A.Yes,it is B.Yes,it did C.No,it didn’t Question 32: What does “typhoon “ mean ? 38 D.Yes,it does A.hurricane B.typhoon C.cyclone D.big wind Section B (2,0 points) I Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it Write your answers on your answer sheet (0,5 point) Question 1: We all like sticky rice cakes They are special Vietnamese food for the New Year - We all like Question 2: We can’t buy this car because it is very expensive - If this car II Writing a paragraph (1,5 points) Write a peech about how to save energy using suggsetion - turn off the lights - Prepare food carefully before turning on the stove - Keep refrigerator door closed Good morning ladies and gentlemen 39 ... cars emit dangerous gases …… A so they not travel by car B so they prefer traveling by bicycle C but they still prefer traveling by car D and they enjoy traveling on foot Section B (2,0 points)... gases ……………… A so they not travel by motorbikes and cars B so they prefer traveling by bicycles C but they still prefer traveling by motorbikes and cars D and they enjoy traveling on foot Question... following questions 19: There will be a shortage of fresh water if we continue wasting water A stop B try C go on D keep on 20: Kobe in Japan was completely destroyed in 199 5 by a huge earthquake