8 bộ đề thi ôn tuyển lớp 9 vào 10 ISW PRACTICE TESTS ON TUYEn 10

Đây là 8 bộ đề thi ôn tuyển lớp 9 vào 10 ISW PRACTICE TESTS ON TUYEn 10 Part 1: Pronunciation a) Find the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation. (5) 1. A. arrive B. promise C. sightseeing D. iron 2. A. pollute B. polish C. model D. offer 3. A. national B. action C. question D. partial 4. A. allowed B. travelled C. designed D. constructed 5. A. complains B. covers C. suggests D. pretends b) Find the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress. (5) 6. A. famous B. manage C. parade D. painter 7. A. parliament B. realize C. newspaper D. aggressive 8. A. wildlife B. mistake C. restore D. preserve 9. A. transportation B. traditional C. resolution D. disadvantage 10. A. energy B. charity C. decorate D. expensive

ISW PRACTICE TEST Part 1: Pronunciation a) Find the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation (5) A arrive B promise C sightseeing D iron A pollute B polish C model D offer A national B action C question D partial A allowed B travelled C designed D constructed A complains B covers C suggests D pretends b) Find the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress (5) A famous B manage C parade D painter A parliament B realize C newspaper D aggressive A wildlife B mistake C restore D preserve A transportation B traditional C resolution D disadvantage 10 A energy B charity C decorate D expensive Part 2: Error correction Find the underlined part that needs correction (5) 11 Don’t forget turning off all the lights before you leave the room A B C D 12 Her novel, that was published last month, is one of the bestsellers A B C D 13 She refused to tell the police what was she doing in the garden at that moment A B C D 14 It has been quite a long time when I last wrote to you A B C D 15 Although that man is very rich, but he leads a simple life with his own family A B C D Part 3: Sentence completion Choose the word/ phrase that best suits the blank in each sentence (10) 16 Christ offered me to the arts center tomorrow evening A to take B taking C takes D take 17 When someone joins an online forum, they don’t use their real name They use a A first name B surname C username D full name 18 If it tomorrow, we’ll cancel the trip to the mountain A will rain B rains C is going to rain D rained 19 The examiner that they keep silent during the exam A said B admired C told D requested 20 I wish I a famous writer A am B be C were D have been 21 My children are very about going to the zoo A excited B interesting C exciting D interested 22 He is the man helped me yesterday A which B who C whom D whose 23 A great deal of tea every day in England A drinks B are drunk C is drunk D drink 24 We often on the weekends so my mum doesn’t have to cook A stay in B sleep in C stay up D eat out 25 Student A: “Is anyone else going?” Student B: “ ” A Yes, it’s on Main Street B Yes, Tony is meeting us there C Yes, we are going to have a picnic D Yes, you should go there Part 4: Cloze Choose the word/ phrase that best suits the blank in the following passage (5) Everyone needs someone to (26) up to – a role model While it would be ideal if we were all fascinated by (27) who have achieved something worthwhile, sadly, the majority of us aren’t Media outlets like TV, mobile phones and the internet spread information about reality TV stars but not charity workers And (28) such stars should have talent, they often don’t there are many who can neither act nor sing but are still celebrities This is depressing! So why we find them interesting? It’s because we dream of becoming rich and famous ourselves We try to escape from everyday life because we don’t want to spend our time doing a boring job We follow the glamorous lives of celebrities on social networking sites and in newspaper (29) because we want to be them But this trend is worrying In fact, it’s reached the point where celebrities have turned (30) products or brands that can be sold The real question is whether being a celebrity is really an amazing achievement at all! 26 A look B see C watch D view 27 A they B them C those D their 28 A although B however C since D despite 29 A adverts B articles C chapters D essays 30 A out B up C by D into Part 5: Reading comprehension Read the passage and choose the correct answer to the questions that follow (5) YOU’RE NEVER TOO OLD TO LEARN I’m 25 years old and I’m learning to ride a bicycle You probably think that I have left it very late to start In fact, I wouldn’t be learning now if I hadn’t been invited to go on a cycling holiday this summer The idea of telling my friends that I couldn’t ride a bike was too embarrassing The time had come I had to learn But why didn’t my parents teach me when I was a child? Well, to begin with, we didn’t have a bicycle My parents always told us that my aunt, who had tried to learn to ride on her own, had fallen off and broken her arm My grandparents were so upset that they decided to give the bicycle away No one on my mother’s side of the family had ridden a bicycle since then But now all that has changed I started my lessons in the local park two months ago My teacher lowered the seat of the bike so that I could put my feet on the ground and I learnt to balance riding down gentle grassy slopes When I fell off, it didn’t hurt much at all Now I can ride on hard surfaces and I love it If you’re reading this and you didn’t learn to ride a bike as a child, please believe that it is never too late Find a class or get a friend to teach you There’s plenty of information on the internet about how to learn If you fall off, get up and get back on Don’t give up Cycling is great! 31 What is the writer trying to in the text? A encourage others to learn to ride a bicycle B explain why she hated riding a bicycle before C criticize her parents for not teaching her to ride a bicycle D describe a method for learning to ride a bicycle 32 The writer says she was too embarrassed A to go on a cycling holiday with her friends B to start to learn to ride a bicycle C to tell her friends she didn’t know how to ride a bicycle D to explain to people that she was learning to ride a bicycle 33 The writer didn’t ride a bicycle as a child because A her parents gave the family bicycle away B she hurt herself when she was trying to learn C her parents didn’t think it was a good idea D no one in her family had a bicycle 34 The writer started learning to cycle in a park because A it was near her house B she was too scared to cycle in the street C she was less likely to injure herself there D all the lessons were given there 35 Which of these is closet in meaning to what the writer thinks about learning to cycle? A Don’t wait too long to start B It’s much easier than I thought C You need a qualified teacher D Keep trying, no matter what Part 6: Word form Use the correct form of the word in brackets to complete each sentence (4) 36 The factories are making the air _ (pollute) 37 Many _ articles are written in English (science) 38 She _ completed her course and is now a doctor (success) 39 They have eight full-time and two part-time _ (employ) Part 7: Jumbled words Rearrange the groups of words in a correct order to make complete sentences (3) 40 English/ communication/ an/ global/ international language/ for/ is/ / …………………………………… …………………………………… ……………………… 41 considerable progress/ happy/ Our parents/ all of us/ to hear/ had made/ were/ / …………………………………… …………………………………… ……………………… 42 Ho Chi Minh City/ is/ The Independence Palace/ a/ historic site/ famous/ in/ / …………………………………… …………………………………… ……………………… Part 8: Sentence combination Combine two sentences into a new one using the given words in brackets Do not change the given words in any way (4) 43 It is too hot now That’s why we consume a lot of energy (if) …………………………………… …………………………………… ……………………… 44 He takes part in all of his school activities His health is poor (despite) …………………………………… …………………………………… ……………………… 45 I bought a new washing machine It cost me a lot of money (which) …………………………………… …………………………………… ……………………… 46 I didn’t have the key I couldn’t get into the house (because) …………………………………… …………………………………… ……………………… Part 9: Sentence transformation Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one (4) 47 The test was too difficult for us to → The test wasn’t …………………………………….…………………………………………… 48 They sold their old car last month → Their old car …………………………………….…………………………………….………… 49 “Let’s help the homeless in the neighborhood,” Maria said → Maria suggested …………………………………….………………………………….…………… 50 Tom passed the final exam easily → Tom had no difficult …………………….…………………………………….…………………… THE END ISW PRACTICE TEST Part 1: Pronunciation a) Find the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation (5) A school B wood C food D loose A budget B shuttle C surface D tunnel A honor B honest C hour D housework A agreed B divided C deleted D operated A parrots B workers C lanterns D temples b) Find the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress (5) A history B interest C museum D uniform A atmosphere B gallery C decorate D employee A community B independence C expectancy D political A suggest B palace C mountain D office 10 A faucet B mobile C martial D cartoon Part 2: Error correction Find the underlined part that needs correction (5) 11 She asked me whether I want to go to the cinema with her then A B C D 12 When you are annoying by a problem at work, try to be patient and look for another solution A B C D 13 What is the name of the woman which you are talking about? A B C D 14 If you left the milk out of the fridge in this weather, it’ll go off A B C D 15 Jenny wrote a five-pages report on the Civil War A B C D Part 3: Sentence completion Choose the word/ phrase that best suits the blank in each sentence (10) 16 Nowadays, it is easy to get to the Internet A information B communication C chat D access 17 we arrived late, we were given the least desirable seats in the stadium A Although B Even C Because D Despite 18 The electric light bulb by Edison in 1879 A is invented B invented C has been invented D was invented 19 It was raining the boys couldn’t play soccer in the park A such hard that B so hard that C hardly so that D too hard that 20 Each student must be for his or her own belongings A interested B careful C responsible D reliable 21 If the astronauts don’t their sleeping bags to a wall, they float around the space station A strap B float C walk D move 22 If you are good math and biology, you can choose to be a doctor A about B in C at D for 23 I’m sorry I to you for so long A don’t write B haven’t written C didn’t write D am not writing 24 Is this exercise you have ever done? A more difficult B the most difficult C as difficult D the more difficult 25 Student A: “Congratulations on your success!” Student B: “ ” A You are welcome B No thanks C That’s very kind of you D Yes, of course Part 4: Cloze Choose the word/ phrase that best suits the blank in the following passage (5) The Earth’s weather is changing In the past, natural events (26) these climatic changes but now scientists use the phrase ‘ climate change’ to talk about changes (27) started with the growth of industry in the nineteenth century The changes people are worried about now are the result of human behavior – not natural changes in the atmosphere Scientists study unusual weather events, for example heatwaves, and other evidence of climate change to predict our future weather A very important part of their work is looking at the long-term (28) of climate change on our environment For example, water is extremely important for human life Is rainfall going to increase? There are a lot of things we can to slow (29) climate change (30) of using coal, oil and gas which produce greenhouse gases, we will need to get more energy from sources such as the sun, wind and water We can also be more environmentally-friendly in our own lives For example, when you go to bed tonight, are you going to turn off your computer and TV or will you leave them on standby? By making small changes in our lives, we can help to save energy and reduce pollution 26 A led B caused C did D resulted 27 A which B what C they D whose 28 A solutions B issues C activities D effects 29 A in B from C down D during 30 A Because B Instead C In spite D Apart Part 5: Reading comprehension Read the passage and choose the correct answer to the questions that follow (5) WELCOME TO LEICESTER Leicester is the biggest city in the East Midlands and the tenth biggest city in England with a population of 280,000 It is a historic city and dates back to Roman times It is now one of the most multicultural cities in the country with 33% of the population coming from different ethnic minority groups The biggest group is from India but there are also Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Caribbean, African and Chinese communities The Indian population is the biggest of any city in the country There is a lot going on in Leicester Every year there is a ten-day comedy festival which attracts up to 50,000 people and features comedians from all over the world In July there is a ‘mela’, a festival of Asian music, dance, fashion, food and crafts In August there is a Caribbean carnival and in October or November it is Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Light Leicester’s Diwali is the biggest in England The Diwali lights are switched on in Belgrave Road, one of the most famous roads in Leicester because of its amazing Asian shops and restaurants You can buy a sari, an Indian dress, jewellery, Asian books and crafts, even Asian greetings cards Many people come here to buy food in the shops and the smell of spices is beautiful And, of course, if you want to eat a delicious curry, Belgrave Road is the place to come Of course, Leicester also has more traditional shops and restaurants and the best places are Stoneygate, an area of small shops and galleries, and Leicester market which is 700 years old 31 Leicester is A the biggest city in England B the biggest city in the Midlands C the biggest city in the East Midlands D the biggest city in India 32 33% of the population are A from ethnic minorities B Asian C Indian D Chinese communities 33 The comedy festival A attracts Asian comedians B attracts people from Africa and China C lasts ten days D takes place in July 34 The Diwali festival in Leicester A is a Hindu festival B is the biggest festival in England C is a Caribbean festival D is an Asian music festival 35 Belgrave Road is famous for A its spices B its markets C its beauty D its shops and restaurants Part 6: Word form Use the correct form of the word in brackets to complete each sentence (4) 36 Housework has _ been regarded as women’s work (tradition) 37 Last year I entered a writing _; but sadly, I didn’t win (compete) 38 Natural disasters frequently make thousands of people _ (home) 39 Thanks to your _, I am feeling much better and more confident now (encourage) Part 7: Jumbled words Rearrange the groups of words in a correct order to make complete sentences (3) 40 a good dictionary/ It is/ with/ to learn vocabulary/ for us/ easier/ / …………………………………… …………………………………… ……………………… 41 children/ My sister/ because/ likes/ she/ wants/ a preschool teacher/ to be/ / …………………………………… …………………………………… ……………………… 42 I/ go swimming/ when/ I/ was/ used to/ young/ / …………………………………… …………………………………… ……………………… Part 8: Sentence combination Combine two sentences into a new one using the given words in brackets Do not change the given words in any way (4) 43 We are always proud of our dad He is the best person in the world (who) …………………………………… …………………………………… ……………………… 44 That restaurant is very dirty We don’t want to eat there (such) …………………………………… …………………………………… ……………………… 45 Wheat is grown on my uncle’s farm Corn is grown on my uncle’s farm too (both) …………………………………… …………………………………… ……………………… 46 Jane eats very little She doesn’t want to put on weight (so as) …………………………………… …………………………………… ……………………… Part 9: Sentence transformation Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one (4) 47 It’s a pity I cannot have time for a chat → I wish …………………………………….……………………… 48 “Where are you planning to spend your holiday next year?”, Kate asked me → Kate asked me …………………………………….…………………………………….………… 49 They have just introduced a new style of jeans in the USA → A new style of jeans ……………………….…………………………………….………………… 50 I have never visited Hoi An Ancient Town before → This is …………………….…………………………………….…………………… THE END ISW PRACTICE TEST Part 1: Pronunciation a) Find the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation (5) A creature B appear C reason D teacher A communicate B reunite C university D culture A blackboard B plumber C garbage D volleyball A happened B collected C delivered D interviewed A apologizes B changes C invites D exercises b) Find the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress (5) A understand B comedy C gravity D customer A canyon B arcade C science D peaceful A nomination B population C priority D exhibition A candidate B natural C pharmacy D assistant 10 A social B subway C plastic D announce Part 2: Error correction Find the underlined part that needs correction (5) 11 I look forward to have a solution to the problem that I have mentioned A B C D 12 The Caspian Sea, a salt lake, is the largest than any other lakes in the world A B C D 13 In my opinion, that girl is enough talented to be a movie star A B C D 14 I’m pleased that you are working hardly for the exam A B C D 15 Computers are often used to control, adjustment and correct difficult industrial operations A B C D Part 3: Sentence completion Choose the word/ phrase that best suits the blank in each sentence (10) 16 My aunt always gives us money and nice presents She’s very A generous B lazy C proud D bossy 17 They are used outdoors and under pressure A to work B to be working C to working D worked 18 If she at five o’ clock, she will be there at half past seven A leaves B left C is going to leave D will leave 19 Alice thanked Jack for the flowers he gave her A whom B whose C what D which 20 Ken works really hard and money for his trips A takes B saves C spends D brings 21 The children won’t go to bed we leave a light on outside their bedroom A except B otherwise C unless D but 22 She’s extremely well qualified the job A in B by C to D for 23 Tom an accident while he _ to the supermarket A was seeing/ was going B saw/ was going C saw/ has gone D has seen/ was going 24 Who will your children when you are away from home? A look for B look at 25 Student A: “How deep is the river?” Student B: “ ” A It’s the largest river in the world B It’s in River Town C The deepest part is 300m D You should visit the river C look after D look up Part 4: Cloze Choose the word/ phrase that best suits the blank in the following passage (5) The importance of English as a global language is growing all the time Of course, there are (26) native speakers of Chinese than of English – about a billion compared to about 400 million But almost one and a quarter billion people across the world use English as a second or foreign language And this number is getting bigger every year English is the international language of politics, business, science, transport, advertising, the media and computers For example, approximately seventy percent of websites are (27) English There are some other languages which are gaining in (28) : the number of people who speak Arabic, Chinese or Portuguese in different countries is increasing too Some languages like Urdu or Hindi are growing much faster than English Even in the USA the fastest growing language is Spanish However, not all languages are so successful There are about 6,000 languages in the world but sadly many of them have an uncertain future (29) , about twenty languages are disappearing every year Surprisingly, the Internet may (30) a solution to this problem With chat sites and messenger programs people can communicate more easily than before and in any language they know So perhaps modern technology can help save some languages from dying out 26 A many 27 A for 28 A popular 29 A In fact 30 A bring down B much B in B popularly B However B lead C most C about C popularity C Because C take D more D on D popularizing D Example D offer Part 5: Reading comprehension Read the passage and choose the correct answer to the questions that follow (5) Why are typical teenagers never tired at 11 p.m but they hate getting up in the morning? Are they lazy? No, the good news is that it’s natural Everyone has a natural body clock which tells them when to wake up and fall asleep In teenagers, the chemical that controls sleep, melatonin, is in their brains between 11 p.m and a.m The result is that teenagers don’t feel tired late in the evening but, when they get up before a.m., their brain is telling them to sleep This lack of sleep means they are often unhappy, angry, can’t learn and get bad marks In the US, a lot of high schools start at about 7.30 in the morning This means the students are at their desks after only five or six hours sleep However, they need – 10 hours because their bodies and brains are still developing so they are very tired Tiredness means twenty percent of high school students fall asleep during their first two hours of school Sleep scientists are researching the problem They say that it is crazy to fight nature so the only answer is for schools to start later As one scientist said, ‘At 7.30 a.m students are at their desks but their brains are at home in bed.’ Luckily, some head teachers listened to the new scientific advice and changed their school hours The results are very interesting: teachers and parents say students behave better, learn more, get better marks and fewer students drop out 31 Teenagers are tired in the morning because A they are lazy B they don’t want to go to school C they use computers late at night D they need more sleep 32 It is difficult for teenagers to get up early because A they don’t have clocks B their beds are warm C their body clocks are different D they are unhappy 33 Some teenagers are because they are tired A irritable B creative C inspired D pleasant 34 Teenagers need a lot of sleep because they A work hard B go to school early C are learning a lot D are growing 35 The new school hours are A successful B disappointing C mysterious D fascinating Part 6: Word form Use the correct form of the word in brackets to complete each sentence (4) 36 Nearly all domestic appliances, for example, vacuum cleaners and washing machines, use _ (electric) 37 Wind and solar power are examples of _ energy (renew) 38 It was _ of you to have broken the vase (care) 39 The Internet has _ developed and become part of our daily life (increase) Part 7: Jumbled words Rearrange the groups of words in a correct order to make complete sentences (3) 40 make/ that/ I/ climate change/ disappear/ scared/ lots of/ am/ will/ animals/ / …………………………………… …………………………………… ……………………… 41 every day/ they/ have to/ Students/ electric appliances/ leave/ turn off/ when/ classrooms/ / …………………………………… …………………………………… ……………………… 42 her salary/ She/ very easily/ can’t/ she/ so little/ that/ earns/ live on/ money/ / …………………………………… …………………………………… ……………………… Part 8: Sentence combination Combine two sentences into a new one using the given words in brackets Do not change the given words in any way (4) 43 She’s so busy She can’t come out with us (too) …………………………………… …………………………………… ……………………… 44 The people are getting wet They are waiting for the bus in the rain (who) …………………………………… …………………………………… ……………………… 45 They took some sandwiches with them They thought they might get hungry (in case) …………………………………… …………………………………… ……………………… 46 He set his alarm clock He didn’t want to oversleep (so that) …………………………………… …………………………………… ……………………… Part 9: Sentence transformation Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one (4) 47 She is overweight because she eats too much fat → If …………………………………….……………………… 48 I started working for this company a year ago → I have …………………………………….…………………………………….………… 49 “How much you think it will cost?” he said to me → He asked me ……………………….…………………………………….………………… 50 We were late for school because of the heavy rain → Because it …………………….…………………………………….…………………… THE END ISW PRACTICE TEST Part 1: Pronunciation a) Find the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation (5) A income B campus C century D comic A candle B basement C astronaut D gravity A soon B mood C blood D moon A ordered B controlled C destroyed D erupted A finishes B respects C develops D invents b) Find the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress (5) A climate B highland C weather D typhoon A engineer B digital C confident D memory A experience B appreciate C memorable D emergency A information B historical C independent D competition 10 A complain B destroy C disease D earthquake Part 2: Error correction Find the underlined part that needs correction (5) 11 John always arrives lately for his chemistry class even though he leaves his house early A B C D 12 Both French and English are speaking in Canada A B C D 13 In many ways, riding a bicycle is similar with driving a car A B C D 14 The lesson was too difficult for us to understand it A B C D 15 My sister enjoys read about wild animals and natural mysteries A B C D Part 3: Sentence completion Choose the word/ phrase that best suits the blank in each sentence (10) 16 I’m sorry, I forgot your letter It is still here, in my pocket A post B to post C posting D posted 17 I don’t want much sugar in my coffee Just , please A few B a few C little D a little 18 Vietnamese people are always proud Vietnam’s traditions and customs A of B in C on D at 19 Although they live apart, they still A keep up with B lose touch C keep in touch D look after 20 I think chatting on the Internet is A required B compulsory C time-consuming D violently 21 Typhoons often in Vietnam from June to November A predict B occur C pass D warn 22 We learn foreign languages know more about other people and countries A so that B just as C in order to D for we 23 You’ve never been to the USA, _? A have you B haven’t you C you have D you haven’t 24 The last time she to London was in October 2009 A has gone B went C was going 25 Student A: “We are going on a trip to Ha Long Bay next week.” Student B: “Really? ” A It’s your pleasure! B Take your time! C Have a good time! D Good job! D had gone Part 4: Cloze Choose the word/ phrase that best suits the blank in the following passage (5) Coronaviruses are viruses that cause respiratory infections These can range from common cold to more serious diseases COVID-19 is the disease which is caused by a new coronavirus It (26) in December 2019 in Wuhan City in China The incubation period is estimated at to 14 days The virus can spread from person to person through contact with an infected person This is usually through contact with droplets from an infected person’s cough or sneeze You can also get it (27) touching objects or surfaces that have cough or sneeze droplets from an infected person, and then touching your mouth or face COVID-19 can cause mild symptoms including a runny nose, sore throat, cough, and fever Symptom can be more severe for some people and can (28) to pneumonia or breathing difficulties In rare cases, the disease can be fatal Older people and people with pre-existing medical conditions appear to be more at risk of becoming severely ill with the virus People living or travelling in an area (29) the COVID-19 virus is circulating can get the virus There is no specific medicine to prevent or treat COVID-19 If you have mild symptoms, stay at home until you have (30) You should rest, sleep, keep warm and drink plenty of liquids People who have severe symptoms may need medical attention to help them breathe 26 A first believed 27 A from 28 A cause 29 A which 30 A better B was first reported B in B bring B where B overcome C was first mention C with C lead C that C passed D was first happened D on D result D while D recovered Part 5: Reading comprehension Read the passage and choose the correct answer to the questions that follow (5) PAPILLON Henri Charriere lived in Paris in 1920s He was a thief and he robbed banks People called him ‘Papillon’ because he had a tattoo of a butterfly on his chest In 1931, the police arrested Papillon for a murder He wasn’t guilty but they sent him to a prison for dangerous criminals in South America Papillon tried to escape nine times and he had many adventures Once, he escaped in a small boat and lived in an Indian village in the jungle for a few months before the police found him Every time Papillon escaped, the police caught him and brought him back Finally, the police sent him to the prison on Devil’s Island This was a horrible place and prisoners never escaped from it But this did not stop Papillon He wanted to get away and he started to plan another escape One day, he jumped off a cliff into the sea After thirteen years in prison, he finally escaped Papillon got to Venezuela and there he met a beautiful woman called Rita They fell in love and got married Papillon started a nightclub and soon became a successful businessman One day, an earthquake destroyed the area and his club Papillon decided to return to France and write a book about his life The book was a bestseller and Henri Charriere became rich and famous Henri died in 1973 The same year, a Hollywood film, based on his book, appeared in cinemas 31 Why did people call Henri Charriere ‘Papillon’? A He liked butterflies B He had a butterfly tattoo C He collected butterflies D He was a thief 32 In 1931, why did the police arrest him? A for a bank robbery B because he was a thief C for a murder D for a dangerous criminal 33 Where did he find help in the jungle? A in an Indian village B at a friend’s house C at a church D in a small boat 34 How did he escape from Devil’s Island? A He sailed a boat B He swam C He walked D He jumped 35 How did he become rich and famous? A He made a film of his life B He had a nightclub C He was a successful businessman D He wrote a book Part 6: Word form Use the correct form of the word in brackets to complete each sentence (4) 36 He has made a deep _ on his employers (impress) 37 Tom went to bed early because he had had a _ day (tired) 38 They are very rich; they stay at good hotels, drive smart cars, and dress _ (fashion) 39 One of the tourist _ in my hometown is the traditional market which is open every Sunday (attract) Part 7: Jumbled words Rearrange the groups of words in a correct order to make complete sentences (3) 40 interested/ going/ I am/ in/ at/ shopping/ the weekend/ / …………………………………… …………………………………… ……………………… 41 new hospital/ built/ next month/ in/ A/ neighborhood/ will be/ my/ / …………………………………… …………………………………… ……………………… 42 younger sister/ I/ the piano/ as/ can’t/ well/ my/ as/ play/ / …………………………………… …………………………………… ……………………… Part 8: Sentence combination Combine two sentences into a new one using the given words in brackets Do not change the given words in any way (4) 43 The teacher had just transferred to this school The students took to him immediately (whom) …………………………………… …………………………………… ……………………… 44 The instructions were confusing I couldn’t understand them (such) …………………………………… …………………………………… ……………………… 45 Nick overslept Then he missed his flight (so) …………………………………… …………………………………… ……………………… 46 He came to the party He hadn’t been invited (although) …………………………………… …………………………………… ……………………… Part 9: Sentence transformation Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one (4) 47 I think you should write frequently to improve the language → If I …………………………………….……………………… 48 They collect garbage on the beach every morning → Garbage …………………………………….…………………………………….………… 49 “You stole my money,” he said to me → He accused me ……………………….…………………………………….………………… 50 Staying at home is better than going out in this wet weather → I’d rather …………………….…………………………………….…………………… THE END ISW PRACTICE TEST Part 1: Pronunciation a) Find the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation (5) A estimate B memory C restaurant D extreme A health B fear C hear D near A cancel B arcade C calculate D decorate A threatened B impressed C continued D enjoyed A beaches B classes C vehicles D places b) Find the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress (5) A economic B discovery C reality D environment A receipt B insist C forget D cottage A develop B indicate C meteor D slavery A captain B translate C civil D marble 10 A business B president C recommend D interval Part 2: Error correction Find the underlined part that needs correction (5) 11 My brother enjoys to go for a walk in the park in the evening A B C D 12 Vitamins help the body take energy from foods and help muscles work correct A B C D 13 Computers have had a great effect in science, industry, business and education A B C D 14 Most energy nowadays come from fossil fuels – petroleum, coal and natural gas A B C D 15 Getting enough sleep is important in order not fall asleep in class A B C D Part 3: Sentence completion Choose the word/ phrase that best suits the blank in each sentence (10) 16 I was really to hear that she was leaving her job I certainly didn’t expect that! A exhausted B bored C excited D surprised 17 Have you seen the TV for their new product? It’s brilliant! A commercial B advertising C poster D image 18 I’m too old now but if I younger, I _ a marathon A am/ will run B was/ ran C were/ would run D would be/ would run 19 It was a boring film that I went to sleep A enough B too C so D such 20 By the time I got home, everyone the party A had left B has left C has been leaving D left 21 I asked my neighbor to her music because it was too loud A turn up B turn down C turn on D turn in 22 Singapore is than Vietnam A much small B less smaller C more smaller D much smaller 23 He read his article on the website last night, _? A doesn’t he B did he C didn’t he D hasn’t he 24 Lan is very tired , she has to finish her work before going to bed A But B Although C Therefore D However 25 Student A: “I’m taking my end-of-term exam next week.” Student B: “ ” A Congratulations! B Well done! C Good luck! D Cheers! Part 4: Cloze Choose the word/ phrase that best suits the blank in the following passage (5) We are living in a new age of connectivity However, being able to contact people all the (26) can be both a good and a bad thing! On the one hand it’s good to be (27) to talk to anyone at any time, wherever we are The downside is that some of us have become too dependent on our phones and computers Psychologists have identified a condition known as ‘NoMoPhobia’, which is a real fear of being without your mobile phone! This sometimes happens when people who use their phones a lot are separated from them for a certain period It seems that this loss can (28) in panic attacks and even hallucinations Some young people who (29) part in an experiment said that they kept imagining that their phones were ringing during the night Would you be able to live (30) your phone or computer for a week? It’s an interesting question, isn’t it? 26 A hour 27 A possible 28 A cause 29 A took 30 A away B time B can B make B made B apart C period C allowed C start C had C without D day D able D result D did D over Part 5: Reading comprehension Read the passage and choose the correct answer to the questions that follow (5) School’s nearly out and for most teens it’s a chance to hang out with friends and enjoy the summer vacation But if you’re sixteen-year-old eco hip-hop artist, it’s a busy time of international travel and public speaking Xiuhtezcatl (roughly pronounced shoo-tez-cat) Martinez became known around the world in 2015, when he gave a talk about climate change to the United Nations General Assembly in New York It wasn’t his long hair and formal suit that got him noticed, but the fact that he started his talk in three different languages: English, Spanish and Nahuatl, the language of the Mexican Mashika or Aztec community His passion for the environment comes from the time that Xiuhtezcatl spent in the forest with his dad, where he felt he was ‘a big part of this world’ He’s had his name since he was six He got it from older members of the Mashika community and it means ‘turquoise mirror’ in the Nahuatl language The community has a strong belief that we are all connected to the world we live in and must protect it and the animals that live in it He shares this passion with his mom, who set up Earth Guardians, an organization that educates young people and encourages them to protect the environment However, it was after he’d watched a nature documentary that Xiuhtezcatl decided he could make a difference now So where does hip-hop come into all of this? After a rap performance at school with his younger brother, Xiuhtezcatl realized that their lyrics could make people wake up to the problems of pollution and waste They both now perform at events and festivals around the world His mom is happy her son is having ‘these amazing adventures’ but worries all this is taking up a lot of his time Xiuhtezcatl admits it’s intense but is convinced he’s doing the right thing 31 What surprised the people in the United Nations most about Xiuhtezcatl? A He was very young B His hairstyle and clothes were unusual C He wasn’t like a normal teenager D He could speak several languages 32 Xiuhtezcatl’s experience in the forest A taught him about the Mashika B made him want to work outdoors C showed him a connection to the world D helped him learn Nahuatl 33 How did the documentary change Xiuhtezcatl? A He wants to act to protect the environment B He’ll learn more about Earth Guardians C He felt he was different from other young people D He’ll join his mum’s organization 34 How does Xiuhtezcatl feel about his life at the moment? A He’s not sure he wants to have these amazing adventures B He accepts he’s busy, but hopes he can make a difference C He’d like to have more time to perform at events and festivals D He thinks working for the environment takes up too much time 35 What is the role of hip-hop in his work? A He uses hip-hop to be famous around the world B He uses the lyrics to raise awareness of problems of pollution and waste C He makes a hip-hop documentary D He used hip-hop to give a talk about climate change Part 6: Word form Use the correct form of the word in brackets to complete each sentence (4) 36 The secret of _ is to be satisfied with what you have got (happy) 37 My brother has always wanted to be a _ (science) 38 In my country we have many fantastic _ parks (nation) 39 I’m _ sorry, but we don’t have those shoes in your size (terrible) Part 7: Jumbled words Rearrange the groups of words in a correct order to make complete sentences (3) 40 The houses here/ ago/ were/ from/ a long time/ made/ rocks/ / …………………………………… …………………………………… ……………………… 41 family members/ Women/ doing chores/ and/ spend/ time/ than/ do/ much more/ men/ caring for/ / …………………………………… …………………………………… ……………………… 42 for/ prepared/ There are/ future careers/ for/ students/ many ways/ better/ to be/ their/ / …………………………………… …………………………………… ……………………… Part 8: Sentence combination Combine two sentences into a new one using the given words in brackets Do not change the given words in any way (4) 43 His paintings are now in the Louvre They are sold for millions (which) …………………………………… …………………………………… ……………………… 44 Work much harder Otherwise, you will never pass the final exam (unless) …………………………………… …………………………………… ……………………… 45 Sarah was tired after work She stayed up late to watch her favorite series on TV (despite) …………………………………… …………………………………… ……………………… 46 The party was very boring I left early (so) …………………………………… …………………………………… ……………………… Part 9: Sentence transformation Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one (4) 47 I started working here ten years ago → I have …………………………………….……………………… 48 Smoking in the library is against the rules → You aren’t allowed ………………………………….…………………………………….………… 49 My advice is that you shouldn’t tell him about it → If I ……………………….…………………………………….………………… 50 Dave worked in a factory in the past, but doesn’t work there now → Dave used …………………….…………………………………….…………………… THE END ... …………………….…………………………………….…………………… THE END ISW PRACTICE TEST Part 1: Pronunciation a) Find the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation (5) A creature B appear C reason D teacher A communicate... long-term ( 28) of climate change on our environment For example, water is extremely important for human life Is rainfall going to increase? There are a lot of things we can to slow ( 29) ... …………………….…………………………………….…………………… THE END ISW PRACTICE TEST Part 1: Pronunciation a) Find the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation (5) A school B wood C food D loose