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Lo Giang Secondary School THE II SEMESTER TEST
Name: ……… Subject: English
Class: ………
Marks Teacher’s remark
I Circle the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others (1.25 ms)
1 a celebration b considerate c decorate d Easter
2 a compose b sticky c describe d compliment
3 a humor b compose c decorate d innovate
4 a distinguish b congratulate c junkyard d lunar
5 a battery b can c park d collapse
III Circle the one choice that best completes each unfinished sentence below or replace the underlined word or phrase (2.5 ms)
1 Tony promised his homework later
a to b c for doing d doing
2 Everyone took the test, ?
a did he b didn’t he c did they d didn’t they
3 I really dislike to answer questions in class when I haven’t prepared my lesson
a asking b to ask c being asked d to be asked
4 He suggested the children to the zoo
a take b should take c to take d taking
5 Diana didn’t know how to swim, she jumped into the swimming pool
a Although b However c Despite d Yet
6 He’s written a book name I’ve forgotten
a whose b which c what d its
7 What are you complaining ?
a to b about c on d for
8 Let’s ask our teacher how to solve this problem we can’t agree on the answer
a since b because of c consequently d so
9 I wish it winter so that I could go skiing
a will be b was c is d be
10 If he isn’t coming tonight, he might next week
a to come b coming c came d come
IV Circle the words or phrases that are not correct in Standard English and correct the mistakes (1 m)
1 The doctors there are very good, and I’m sure you will be well look after a b c d
2 In hot weather, many people enjoy lemonade, that is made from lemon juice, water, and a b c d
sugar
3 She was disappointed that he never reply to her letter a b c d
4 The new boots are lighter and soft, and therefore more comfortable to wear a b c d
(2)Valentine’s Day is always (1) February 14 It’s not a (2) day On weekdays, schools are open Banks are open People go to work Life goes (3) as usual, but there is one (4) People give cards and gifts to friends and people they love They say, ‘Be my Valentine’
There are many kinds of Valentine cards Some people make cards Most people (5) them Men and women often give each other romantic cards These (6) say, ‘I love you’ The husbands give romantic cards to their (7)
Children and friends usually give funny or humorous cards These cards not say, ‘I love you’ They are not romantic Children give cards to their friends (8) school parties
Flowers and candies are popular gifts on Valentine’s Day Many people give red roses (9) people they love Stores sell chocolates and other candies in heart (10)
1 a in b at c on d for
2 a national b office c regional d religion
3 a in b at c for d on
4 a differ b difference c different d differences
5 a buy b sell c give d get
6 a men b women c cards d papers
7 a wives b wifes c wive d wife
8 a in b at c on d of
9 a for b at c to d on
10 a style b forms c shapes d pattern
VI Read the following passage and circle the item (a, b, c, or d) that best answers each of the questions below (2 ms)
Nowadays people are more aware that wildlife all over the world is in danger Many species of animals are threatened, and could easily become extinct if we not make an effort to protect them There are many reasons for this In some cases, animals are hunted for their fur or for other valuable parts of their bodies Some birds, such as parrots, are caught alive, and sold as pets For many animals and birds, the problem is that their habitat - the place where they live - is disappearing More land is used for farms, for houses or industry, and there are fewer open spaces than there once were Farmers use powerful chemicals to help them grow better crops, but these chemicals pollute the environment and harm the wildlife The most successful animals on earth - human beings - will soon be the only ones left, unless we can solve this problem What does the word “extinct” in line mean?
a dead c not in a place because of illness
b no longer in existence d suffering from a mental or physical handicap According to the passage, one of the reasons that people hunt animals is
a they want their fur or other valuable parts of their bodies b they want to kill them c they want to sell them as pets d they consider this a sport Which of the following is not true?
a Human beings are the most successful animals on earth
b If we can solve the problem, we will soon be the only ones left c Farmers use chemicals in order to grow better crops
d Chemicals pollute the environment What can be the best title of the passage?
a Birds Are in Danger! b The Threat to the Environment
c The Most Successful Animals d Protect Our Earth! The end
(3)I (1.25 ms) (0.25 m for each correct answer)
1 c b b d c
II (0.75 m) (0.25 m for each correct answer)
1 c d c
III (2.5 ms) (0.25 m for each correct answer)
1 a d c d a
6 a b a b 10 d
IV (1 m) (0.25 m for each correct answer)
1 d looked c which c replied to c softer V (2.5 ms) (0.25 m for each correct answer)
1 c a d b a
6 c a b c 10 c
VI (2 ms) (0.5 m for each correct answer)
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