ĐỀ LUYỆN VÀO 10

I. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
1. A. nursery B. work C. excursion D. certificate
2. A. application B. apply C. applicant D. applicator
II. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
3. A. economy B. economics C. technologically D. institution
4. A. university B. international C. agricultural D. philosophy
III.Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following question.
5. The _______ ingredient in every meal of Vietnamese people is fish sauce.
A. particular B. natural C. active D. essential
6. Vegetables, especially leafy green ones, are _______ sources of calcium.
A. rich B. attractive C. numerable D. a lot
7. Each member of the family has a small bowl and _______ which allow him or her to take food
from the table throughout the meal.
A. pots B. chopsticks C. knives D. pans
8. On the Cao Lau noodles in Hoi An were some meat _______ mixed with fried noodles served
with vegetables and bean sprouts.
A. slices B. shares C parts D. cuts
9. One special feature of cuisine in Southern Vietnam is short cooking time which aims to
_______ the freshness of food.
A. protect B. keep C. save D. store«
10. Drinking enough water is a vital part _______ it keeps your body functioning properly.
A. but B. although C. because D. or
11. If I could speak Spanish, I _______ next year studying in Mexico.
A. will spend B. had spent C. would have spent D. would spend
12. Kate, with _______ I studied in the middle school, is now a student in Canada.
A. that B. who C. whose D. whom
13. Not every student is aware of _______ of the English language.
A. importance B. an importance C. its importance D. the importance
V. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges.
17. A: “Why don’t we make a cake for Mom on Mother’s Day?”

B: “___________”
A. Sure, let’s plan on it. B. Thanks, I’d love to.
C. To make her happy. D. Great! I’d like some flowers.
18. A: “What gifts should I bring to a dinner party in Vietnam?”
B: “___________”
A. I don’t care. B. You should arrive on time.
C. Dress casually. D. Just some fruits or cakes.
VI. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
19. The government took big steps to prevent gender inequality.
A. increase B. avoid C. promote D. cause
20. Those people who have enough courage and will are likely to be successful.
A. energy B. motivation C. bravery D. desire
VII. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
21. Then the strangest thing happens – Will and Marcus strike up an unusual friendship.
A. cover up B. give up C. make up D. remain
22. He’ll give Joe a red rose and a lovey-dovey poem he wrote.
A. lovesick B. romantic C. tragic D. wild
IX. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
The Southeast Asian Games owes its origins to the Southeast Asian Peninsular Games or SEAP which was first (23)__________ in Thailand in 1959. At the first time only six countries (24) __________ in the games. Laung Sukhumnaipradit, the then Vice-President of the Thailand Olympic Committee. Proposed that a regional sports (25)__________ would help promote cooperation, understanding and relations among countries in the Southeast Asian region. At the 8th SEAP Games in 1975, the SEAP Federation considered the inclusion of Indonesia and the Philippines. The two countries were formally (26)__________ in 1977, the same year when SEAP Federation changed its (27)__________ to Southeast Asian Games Federation (SEAGF), and the games were known as the Southeast Asian Games. Brunei was admitted at the 10th SEA Games in Jakarta, Indonesia, and East Timor at the 22nd SEA Games in Hanoi, Vietnam.
23. A. happened B. held C. taken D. made
24. A. participated B. met C. presented D. hosted
25. A. even B. event C. show D. perform
26. A. attended B. consisted C. admitted D. committed
27. A. slogan B. title C. organize D. name
VIII. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word
or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

You can do a few things to make homework less stressful. First, be sure you understand the assignment. Write it down in your notebook or day planner if you need to, and don’t be afraid to ask questions about what is expected. It is much easier to take a minute to ask the teacher during or after class than to struggle to remember later that night! If you want, you can also ask how long the particular homework assignment should take to complete so you can plan your time.
Second, use any extra time you have in school to work on your homework. Many schools have libraries that are specifically designed to allow students to study or get homework done. The more work you can get done in school, the less you will have to do that night.
Third, pace yourself. If you don’t finish your homework during school, think about how much you have left and what else is going on that day, and then plan your time. Most middle students should have between 1 and 3 hours of homework a night. If it is a heavy homework day, you will need to devote more time to homework.

No one is expected to understand everything, and maybe you need some help. The first place to turn for help is your teacher. But what if you don’t feel comfortable with your teacher? If you are in a big enough school, there may be other teachers who teach the same subject. Speak to other teachers directly and you may be in luck. Sometimes it just helps to have someone explain something in a different way. Moreover, you might also be able to get some help from another student. If there is someone you like who is a good student, think about asking that person if you can study together.

28. The most important thing that you should do when you get your assignment may be
________.
A. to know when you hand it in
B. to understand it and its requirements
C. to know how long it takes to complete it
D. to remember it in order to plan the time
29. If you have any free time left at school, you should ________.
A. use it to do your homework in the library
B. spend time with your friends
C. use it to understand the assignment
D. use it to make your day planner
30. When students need some help, they should ________.
A. never ask other teachers for help
B. always turn to their own teachers for help
C. ask any good students at the subject in your school
D. go to their teachers or other teachers teaching the same subject
31. The main idea of the first three paragraphs is ________.
A. to get help when you need it
B. to do homework immediately

C. to create a homework plan

D. to ask your teachers for more explanation

32. According to the passage, all of the following are correct EXCEPT that ________.
A. it takes a student more than three hours a night if there is much homework
B. it is good to have the explanation in a different way
C. you only do your homework at home between 1 and 3 hours a night
D. it is very useful to take a minute to ask the teacher during or after class
X. Rewrite the sentences using the provided word and keep meaning as that of the root one.
33. We invited a pop star onto the talkshow, but he didn’t turn up.
 The pop star ...................................................................................................................................
34. Although she said that she would come, I don’t think she ever will.
 Despite .............................................................................................................................................
35. The plane had hardly left the airport when the accident happened.
 No sooner ........................................................................................................................................
36. You feel tired now because you didn’t sleep very well last night.
 Had .....................................................................................................................................................
XI. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word in brackets.
37. “Why don’t you ask her yourself?” I said to Tom. (SUGGESTED)
 ..............................................................................................................................................................
38. How long is it since you last saw Mary? (WHEN)
 ..............................................................................................................................................................
39. The fight to Moscow lasted three and a half hours. (TOOK)
 ..............................................................................................................................................................
40. She asked, “How many Japanese students are there in your class, Tom?” (THERE WERE)

 ..............................................................................................................................................................

XI. Choose the correct answers to complete the passage.

Ha Long - Bay of the Descending Dragon - is (1)..................... with both Vietnamese and international tourists. One of the attractions of Ha Long is the Bay's calm water with (2) ....................... mountains. The Bay's (3) ........................... is clear during the spring and early summer. Upon arriving in Ha Long City, visitors can (4).......................... Chay Beach. From the beach, they can (5) ........................ a boat and go out to the Bay. It is here that the visitors can find some of Southeast Asia's (6) ..................... beautiful sites. Dau Go Cave is one of the most beautiful caves (7) .............................. Ha Long. It was the cave in which General Tran Hung Dao his wooden (8) ....................... to beat the Mongols on Bach Dang river in 1288.

1. a. famous b. intersted c. popular d. magnificent

2. a. limestone b. wooden c. snowy d. remote

3. a. atmosphere b. sights c. beaches d. water

4. a. go on b. go along c. go up d. go into

5. a. buy b. build c. hire d. find

6. a. most b. best c. the most d. the best

7. a. in b. on c. of d. at

8. a. streams b. stakes c. strings d. sticks

1. I haven't heard from Maria _____.

A. since many months before B. for many months

C. for many months ago D. since a long time

2. This book is so long that I _____.

A. haven't finished it yet B. haven't finished it already

C. still have finished it D. still haven't finished it already

3. Spain _____ at one time a very powerful country.

A. was B. has been C. is D. was being

4. The longest fish in the contest _____ by Thelma Rivers.

A. was catching B. caught C. was caught D. catch

5. "Are we about to have dinner?" - "Yes, it _____ in the dining room."

A. is serve B. have been served C. is being served D. served

6. New opportunities will emerge as the _____ climate improves.

A. economics B. economic C. economical D. economy

7. Mom always _____ us to discuss our problems.

A. encourage B. encouragement C. encouraging D. encouraged

8. He's a choreographer who has drawn _____ from Javanese dance. A. inspired B. inspires C. inspiration D. inspiring

9. The dragon _____ the enemies of the Church. A. symbolizes B. symbols C. symbolic D. symbolism 10. The problem is not _____ to British students. A. unique B. uniqueness C. uniquely D. unitary 11. It's a _____ Italian restaurant. A. fashion B. fashionable C. fashions D. fashionably 12. She presented her ideas clearly and _____. A. logically B. logic C. logical D. logics 13. Nguyen Du is a famous Vietnamese _______________ . A. poem B. poetry C. poetic D. poet 14. These clothes need ___________immediately . A. washed B. be washed C. to wash D. washing 15. Malaysia enjoys the tropical ____________ . A. weather B. climate C. season D. country 16. They will keep __________touch . A. in B . on C. from D. with 17. I wish I ____________ a famous writer . A. am B . was C. were D. have been 18. The ao dai is the traditional __________of Vietnamese women . A. dress B. skirt C. blouse D. poem 19. The ao dai used for men were different ________those for women. A. for B. from C. with D. to 20. Today , the ao dai looks modern and very ____________ . A. unfashionable B. fashionable C. fashionably D. fashion 21. Fashion ___________want to change the traditional ao dai . A . designate B. designer C. designers D. design 22. Poets have taken _____________from the natural beauty. A. inspirational B. inspiration C. inspire D. inspiring 23. The pigeon is the ____________of peace. A. symbolize B. symbolically C. symbol D. symbolic 24. Lan wants to have a trip abroad but it all ________on her parents. A. dependence B. depend C. dependable D. dependent 25. Lan likes fashion. She always wears ___________clothes A. fashionable B. new C. tend D. modal 26. The Ao dai is the _________dress of Vietnamese women. A. workable B. fashionable C. traditional D. casual 27. For a long time the Ao dai has been the__________of songs, poems and novels. A. words B. things C. object D. subject 28. Some designers have modernized the Ao dai by printing ___________on it. A. lines of poetry B. words of poets C. pictures of poems D. poetry photos 29. Vietnamese women today often prefer to wear modern clothing at work because it is more________ A. careful B. easy C. expensive D. convenient 30. In the 1960 a lot of university and college wore jeans A. pupils B. workers C. students D. goers 31. Designers made different______________ of jeans to match the 1960s fashions. A. form B. appearance C. moduls D. styles 32. I saw Mary at the party last night She____________ a beautiful pink dress. A. worn B. was wearing C. had worn D. was worn 33. It seems very difficult to have a trip abroad. A. that I B. to me C. for me D. for I 34. Wearing helps students feel equal in many ways. A. clothes B. ties C. jackets D. uniforms. 35. My brothers are very wearing jeans. A. like B. love C. enjoy D. fond of 36. Asian people eat rice. Rice _______in many parts Asia. A. is grown B. are grown C. has grown D. have grown 37. Nowadays a lot of dangerous work _______ by robots. A. has been done B. have been done C. is done D. was done 38. Who wrote the story “ Romeo and Juliet ”? - It ______by Shakespeare an English writer. A. is written B. was written C. have been written D. wrote 39. The package containing books and records _______ last week. A. is delivered B.are delivered C. was delivered D. were delivered 40. I__________the letter from him yet. A. don’t receive B. didn’t receive C. haven’t received D. won’t receive 41. My father _______ for the national bank from 1990 to 2003 A. works B .working C. has worked D. worked 42. I never go to any foreign country. I _______ abroad yet. A. don’t go B. didn’t go C. have gone D. haven’t gone 43. When ____? In 1876. A. the telephone was invented B. was the telephone invented C. did the telephone invented D .did the telephone invent 44. _________ uncle Ho`s Mosoleum? A. Have you ever been B. Are you ever visited C. Have you ever visited D. Did you ever visited 45. The music at the party was very loud and could_______from far away. A. been heard B. hear C. be heard D. have heard 46. When I _______ in New York last year. I ______ lost of interesting places. A. am / visited B. was / visiting C. am / visiting D. was / visited 47.Most people now_______automatic washing machines for cleaning their clothes. A. has B. had C. have D. have had 48. Levi Strauss _______jeans for workmen. A. has invented B. invented C. invents D. inventing 49. These shoes are made _______ good leather. They are very strong. A. from B. by C .of D. with 50. They have changed the date of the meeting. The date of the meeting ______. A. was changed B. is changed C. has been changed D. changes

IV: Choose the underlined words or phrases that are not correct in standard written English.

1. They asked me what did happen last night, but I was unable to tell them.

2. Air pollution, together with littering, are causing many problems in our large, industrial cities today.

3. These televisions are quite popular in Europe, but those ones are not.

4. Nora hardly never misses an opportunity to play in the tennis tournaments.

5. Many people believe that New York is the most great city in America.

6. Each year people around the world spending billions of dollars buying goods on the Internet

7. Children enjoy telling and listening to ghosts stories, especially on Halloween night.

8. One of the most urgent problem facing us now is the need to control population growth.

9. I'd lost my front door key and I had to smash a window by a brick to get in.

10. Despite of the heavy snow, she went out.

V. Read the passage carefully. Then decide whether each of the statements below is TRUE (T), or FALSE (F).

indonesia is an island nation in Southeast Asia. Its official name is the Republic of Indonesia. It is a member country of the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN). The country's total area is 1,904,443 sq km. Like Vietnam and other countries in Southeast Asia, Indonesia enjoys tropical climate. The rupiah is the official monetary unit of Indonesia, consisting of 100 sens. The capital of Indonesia is Jakarta and it is also the largest city in the country. Other big cities are Bandung, Surabaya, Medan, Palembang... The population in 2004 was about 238,500,000. Indonesia is the world's fourth most populous country after China, India, and the United States. Islam, which is over eighty per cent of the population practice, is the country's official religion. In addition, there are other religions such as Protestantism, Catholicism, Buddhism, Hinduism... The national language is Bahasa Indonesia, which is a modified form of Malay. Besides, about 300 other languages and dialects are spoken. English is increasingly used as the language of business.

1.Indonesia is located in Southeast Asia. _____

2.All the countries in Southeast Asia enjoy tropical climate. _____

3.Islam is the only official religion in Indonesia. _____

4.There are more people in Indonesia than in the USA. _____

5.Indonesia is one of the countries of ASEAN. _____

6.The Indonesian unit of currency is sen. _____

7.Islam is the most common religion in Indonesia. _____

8.Bahasa Indonesia is the only language spoken in Indonesia. _____

VII. Give the correct word formation

1. We have been _____ since we were children. I hope our ______ will last forever. (friend)

2. The baby is sleeping ______________. (peace)

3. She sang the song ______________. (beauty)

4. Her new album is very ______________. (impress)

5. What is the _____________ between living in the city and living in the countryside? (differ)

6. She always does things _______. Things seem go wrong when she touches them. (care)

7. I enjoy a ______________ life in Vietnam. (peace)

8.___________, we visit our relatives and friends on New Year’s Day. (Tradition)

9. They have had a plan to replace the unfashionable vehicles. They hope all means of transportation will be _______________ soon. (modern)

10.She has the ______________ to create new designs for the ao dai. (inspire)

VIII: Rewrite sentences, using the provided word keep meaning as that of the root one

1. She knows a lot more about it than I do.=> I don't know ........................................................................................ 2. Let's go abroad for our holiday this year.=> Why ................................ ...............................................................

3. During dinner, the phone rang. =>While I ........................... .......................................................................

4. It takes six hours to drive from London to Edinburgh.=> It is a .............................. .....................................

5. Is this car yours ?=> Do you ......................... ......................................................... ?

6. He could not afford to buy the car. =>The car ........................... ................................................................

7. Your hair needs cutting.=> It's time you .................. ..............................................................

8. If you run a lot, you'll become healthy. =>The .............................. .......................................................

9. Nam will be eighteen next week.=> It is Nam's .................... ..............................................

10. He never had enough money.=> He's always ................. ............................

V/ choose the word or phrase (A;B;C;D) that best its each in the following passage

To many people, their friends are the most important in their life. Really good friends always (1)______ joys and sorrows with you and never turn their backs on you. Your best friend may be someone you have known all your life or someone you have grown (2)______ with.

There are all sorts of things can (3)______ about this special relationship. It may be the result of enjoying the same activities and sharing experiences. Most of us have met someone that we have immediately felt relaxed with as if we had known them for ages. However, it really takes you years to get to know someone well (4)______ to consider your best friend.

To the majority of us, this is someone we trust completely and (5)______ understands us better than anyone else. It's the person you can tell him or her your most intimate secrets.

1/ a/ have b/ share c/ give d/ spend

2/ a/ up b/ through c/ on d/ in

3/ a/ provide b/ bring c/ cause d/ result

4/ a/ such b/ too c/ enough d/ so

5/ a/ whose b/ whom c/ which d/ who.

@Dương Yến Tử; @Linh Diệu

II. Choose the best answer by circling its corresponding letter A , B , C or D ( 5pts )

1. " _________ do you visit your hometown ? "

- " Once every two or three months "

A. How long B. How far C. How often D. How much

2. There may be as ______ as six guests to dinner .

A. much B. many C. many more D. very much

3. " How long does it take you to go to the nearest station ?"

A. No , it isn't far B. Yes , it is a long way C. I'm sorry , I don't know D. Why do you ask me ?

4. " Must we wear uniform to school every day ?"

- " No , we ______"

A. mustn't B. needn't C. shouldn't D.can't

5. I don't feel good , I ____ home from school tomorrow .

A. am staying B. stay C. to stay D. staying

6. The bigger the house is , the _____ furniture it needs .

A. fewer B. bigger C. more D. less

7. We must be quick . There ____ time left .

A. little B. few C. much D. more

8. We ___ do all we can to help the less fortunate children .

A. should B. can C. may D. ought

9. What time ____ in TV ?

A. is news B. are news C. are the news D. is the news

10. " How's your class this year ?"

- " Great . ____ forty - seven students , and they are good friends ? "

A. It's B. They're C. There's D. There're

II. Give the correct forms of words in the brackets ( 5pts )

1. Minh looks ____ again . He gets badmarks ( happy )

2. I can't read this book . This book is _____ ( use )

3. Her ___ are in the yard . They are playing soccer ( children )

4. Wash your hands before ____ meals . ( eat )

5. He works in a factory . He is an _____ ( engine )

6. Hung is a good friend of _____ ( I )

7. It is very ____ to play soccer in the street . ( danger )

8.We can play _____ games when it is raining ( door )

9. What _____do you have in different seasons . ( action )

10. There are many ____ on the street ( tree )

III . Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb in parenthese ( 5pts )

1. Peter has a ticket for the football match tonight , so he ( watch ) ___ the match .

2. Mary ( not / work ) ____ today because it's Sunday .

3. Let's ( help ) ____ mom , Lan . She ( clean ) ____ the floor .

4. Mr . Ninh ( not work ) _______ in the office tomorrow .

5. Mary ( have ) _____ short hair ?

6. My brother usually ( go ) ________ fishing in his free time ?

7. You ( clean )_____ the room every day ?

8. Brad ( swim ) ____ in the river at present time .

9. The guests ( leave ) ______ at 9 a.m. next Wednesday .

IV. Complete the following sentences with the correct preposition ( 5 pts )

1. You'll get wet if you go out ____ a raincoat because it is raining .

2. The students are tired _____ watching TV all days .

3. Many people participate _____ jogging every morning .

4. They study and listen to music ____ the same time .

5. Will you be home ____ dinner tonight ?

Read the following text and decide if each sentence below is correct or incorrect.

. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
11. In some Asian countries, the groom and bride…..their wedding rings in front of the
altar.
A. change B. exchange C. give D. take
12. In Scotland, the bride’s mother may invite the wedding guests to her house
to......off all the wedding gifts.
A. show B. turn C. put D. get
13. On the wedding day, the best man is expected to help the......
A. bride B. groom C. guest D. bridesmaid
14. In the past, the.....and engagement ceremonies took place one or two years before
the wedding.
A. propose B. proposing C. proposal D. proposed
15. Superstitions.....an important part in the lives of many people in Vietnam.
A. take B. act C. occupy D. play
16.Vietnam has kept a variety of superstitious.....about daily activities.
A. believe B. believing C. beliefs D. believable
17. Traditionally, most Vietnamese people never......the floor during the first threedays
of the New Year.
A. sweep B. paint C. polish D. resurface
18.Vietnam is a country situated in Asia, where many mysteries and legends.......
A. origin B. originate C. original D. originally
19.The British usually pay a lot of....to good table manners and are expected to use
knives, forks, and spoons properly.
A. money B. care C. attention D. compliment
20. In the U.S, children can choose their own partners even if their parents object....
their choice.
A. to B. for C. against D. with
21. In the UK, 18-year-olds tend to receive a silver key as a present to....their entry into
the adult world.
A. symbol B. symbolic C. symbolize D. symbolist
22. In Australia, on Mother’s Day, the second Sunday in May, children prepare and....
their mothers ‘breakfast in bed’.
A. cook B. serve C. display D. present
23. People in Mexico....Mother's Dayon May 10 by giving their mothers handmade gifts,
flowers, clothing and household appliances.
A. open B. memorize C. celebrate D. perform
24. In Vietnam, you shouldn’t....at somebody’s house on the 1st day of the NewYear
unless you have been invited by the house owner.
A. show up B. get up C. put up D. go up
25. The newly-weds will fly to Venice to spend their....tomorrow.
A. vacation B. honeymoon C. holiday D. marriage
2 After the wedding ceremony at the church, they go to the hotel for the wedding....
A. cake B. ring C. day D. reception
27. The bride and groom cut the wedding cake and….speeches.
A. prepared B. wrote C. heard D. made
28. Some Koreans believe that it’s impolite to....eye contact with a person who has a
high position.
A. make B. lose C. show D. put
29. Brazilians often….each other’s arms, hands or shoulders during a conversation.
A. lend B. shake C. touch D. move
30. American people are very informal at home, so they often….their hands to eat some
kinds of food.
A. use B. lend C. wash D. shake
31. Egypt is a traditional country, and it has many customs that are different....the U.S.
A. of B. from C. to D. for
32. English people believe that it is unlucky to open an umbrella in the house, which will
bring....to the person who has opened it.
A. loss B. misfortune C. success D. truth
33. Superstition suggests that you'll get seven years of bad luck if you....a mirror.
A. break B. buy C. borrow D. see
34. In the UK, seven is usually regarded....the luckiest number while thirteen is the
opposite.
A. as B. like C. with D. for
35. Polite behaviour in one country, however, may be....in another world.
A. formal B. informal C. impolite D. appropriate
36. In Germany, it is important to arrive....time when you are invited to someone's
house.
A. in B. after C. before D. on
37. Learning about cultural differences in politeness helps you avoid a lot of.....
A. embarrass B. embarrassment C. embarrassed D. embarrassing
38. On many days of the year, Vietnamese people not only......the table for meals, but
they also put food on the altar for their ancestors.
A. lay B. lie C. book D. clear
39. The woman you are engaged to is your......
A. fiancé B. bridesmaid C. match-maker D. fiancée
40. At the church ceremony, the couple have to make their.......
A. vows B. invitations C. flowers D. cakes
IV. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning
to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
41. Mary is planning to tie the knot with her German boyfriend next June.
A. get married B. say goodbye C. get together D. fall in love
42. In some Asian countries like Vietnam or China, money is given to the newly-married
couple as a wedding present.
A. gift B. donation C. souvenir D. contribution
43. In Vietnam, it is customary to choose a favourable day for occasions such as
wedding, funerals, or house-moving days.
A. suitable B. favourite C. beautiful D. whole
44. Americans value freedom and do not like to be dependent on other people.
A. addicted B. supportive C. reliant D. responsible
45. In most American families, parents have less influence on their children than those
in other parts of the world.
A. power B. effect C. attention D. care
V. Mark the letterA, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning
to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
46. Being practical, Americans avoid taking jobs which are beyond their ability.
A. out of B. far from C. within D. inside
47 In many countries, it is customary for the bride to throw her bouquet of flowers
into a crowd of well-wishers.
A. uncommon B. inadvisable C. usual D. normal
48. To an American, success is the result of hard work and self-reliance.
A. devotion B. industry C. laziness D. enthusiasm
49. Success has always meant providing their families with a decent standard of living.
A. high B. good C. acceptable D. low
50. Stores everywhere compete to sell their distinctive versions of Christmas cake
before the holiday.
A. different B. various C. similar D. special
VI. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
51.These days, in India, there are......married couples who live on their own than
before.
A. more B. any C. less D. little
52. In some countries in the Middle East, people stand......to each other than those in
North America in a conversation.
A. most closely B. more closely C. closer D. closest
53. Wedding ceremonies are....now than they used to be in the past.
A. less complicated B. the most complicated
C. as complicated D. the least complicated
54. It's much......to celebrate a small and cozy wedding to save money.
A. best B. better C. the best D. the better
55.In some Asian families, parents tend to have far....control over their children than
those in some American families.
A. the most B. the more C. more D. most
56. This is......wedding party I’ve ever attended.
A. the more memorable B. more memorable
C. the most memorable D. most memorable
57. Chocolates and flowers are by far....presents for mothers on Mother's Day inthe UK.
A. more popular B. the more popular
C. less popular D. the most popular
5 Chuseokis one of......celebrations in the Korean calendar when Koreans give thanks
to nature.
A. the most important B. the more important
C. the less important D. more important
59.The more polite you appear to be, ......your partner will be.
A. the happiest B. the happier C. the most happily D. the more happily
60. Of the two bridesmaids, Lisa turned out to be......
A. the most charming B. the least charming
C. more charming D the more charming
61. The Korean are......than the American in addressing their bosses.
A. more formal B. formal C. most formal D. the most formal
62. There are......occasions for giving gifts in modern societies than before.
A. less B. more C. the least D. the most
63. June has become......month for weddings in many countries when the symbolic
flowers, roses, usually bloom.
A. more popular B. less popular C. the most popular D. the least popular
64. Before doing something important, Vietnamese people always try to choose....time
for it.
A. better B. less good C. the least good D. the best
65. My grandmother feels much......whenever I give her a homemade cake on Mother's
Day.
A. happier B. more happily C. the happiest D. the most happily
66. People in......Western countries are often surprised to learn that......Japanese
celebrate Christmas.
A. Ø - Ø B. the - the C. the - Ø D. Ø - the
67. In Japan, ......most important holiday of......season is New Year's Day, which comes
one week after Christmas.
A. the - the B. Ø - the C. the - Ø D. the - a
68. In India, in the old days, ......girl's family used to give......boy's family a gift like
money or jewellery.
A. a - a B. a - the C. the - a D. the - the
69. It is appropriate to bring......small gift when visiting......home in the U.S.
A. the - a B. a - a C. a - the D. the - the
7 Traditionally, .....bride and groom go on their honeymoon immediately
after.....wedding reception.
A. a - the B. the - a C. the - the D. a - a
71. Whenever I set out for....examination, I always try to avoid crossing.....path of.....
woman.
A. an - the - a B. an - a - the C. an - the - the D. the - the - a
72. In a wedding ceremony,....best man helps.....groom ready for every preparation.
A. the - a B. a - the C. the - the D. a - a
73. People say that....gift lets.....recipient know how we are thinking of them.
A. the - the B. a - a C. the - a D. a - the
74. Wearing a wedding veil which covers......head and face is…...2,000-year old
tradition.
A. a - the B. the - a C. the - the D. a - a
75. In the U.S, white represents goodness and is usually....colour of.....bride's wedding
dress.
A. a - a B. a - the C. the - a D. the - the
76. Is it acceptable to touch......person on.....shoulder in a conversation?
A. a - the B. the - the C. the - a D. a - a
77. .......man should take off his hat when he goes into......house in the UK.
A. A - the B. A - a C. The - a D. The - the
78. When you stay at......friend's house, you should write.....thank-you note.
A. a - a B. the - a C. a - the D. the - the
79. Christmas Eve is…..best time for Japanese youngsters to go out for.....special,
romantic evening.
A. a - a B. the - a C. the - the D. a - the
80.....Japanese manage not to ask direct questions in order not to embarrass.....person
who they are speaking with.
A. A - the B. A - a C. The - the D. The – a

I. Choose the suitable words or phrases to fill in the blanks (3ms)

1. Cool the burns immediately so as to. . . . . . . . . . . . tissue damage.

A. ease B. relieve C. minimize D. maximize

2. Milk bottles can be. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . after being cleaned

A. reused B. recycle C. thrown away D. broken

3. The old lamp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . in china is five dollars

A. make B. makes C. to make D. made

4. Millions of Christmas cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . every year

A. were sent B. are sent C. send D. is sending

5. He had his father. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . his watch

A. fixed B. fixing C. to fix D. fix

6. He asked me. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . a driving license

A. if I have B. whether I have C. if I had D. whether I have had

II. Complete the passage with the suitable words in the box

Relatives; top; preparations; holiday; put; are; although; bought

Christmas is the biggest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (1) of the year in the most of Britain. Celebrations start on 24 December, Christmas eve,. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (2) there have been several weeks of. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (3) before hand. The Christmas trees, presents, food, drinks and decorations have been. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (4). Christmas cards have already been sent to friends and. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (5). About a week before Christmas, people usually. . . . . . . . . . . . . (6) up their decorations and an angel on the. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (7) of the Christmas tree. Family presents. . . . . . . . . . . . . (8) usually put under the tree.

III. Read the passage choose true (T) or false (F)

London is Britain/s biggest city. It is a very old city and dates back to the Romans. It is a city of historic building and churches, and it has many beautiful parks. It also has some of the best museum in the world. London is very crowded in summer. It is a popular city with foreign tourists and has more than eight million visitors a year. The city is famous for its shopping and department stores. London has an excellent underground railway system, so it is easy for tourists to get around.

1. None of the cities in Britain is bigger than London.

2. London is founded by the Romans.

3. London has historic buildings and churches.

4. Most of the best museum in the world are situated in London.

5. London is not busy in summer.

6. It's not easy for tourists to travel around London.

IV. Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning to the first (2ms)

1. People speak English over the world.

English. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2. Do you mind if I take a photo

Would you mind. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

REVISION

I. Complete these sentences using: a, an or Ø

1. _______ Earth orbits around _______ Sun.

2. _______ dogs are our best friends.

3. My mother used to be _______ most beautiful girt in her class.

4. We need to join hands to protect _______ cheetahs from extinction.

5. My foreign friend took me on a sightseeing tour around _______ town.

6. There are many festivals taking place in _______ spring.

7. Communication has never been so convenient before thanks to _______ Internet.

8. Last year, a terrible storm reached _______ Philippines.

9. Many people mistake Rio de Janeiro for _______ capital of Brazil.

10. Many people migrate to _______ US in the hope of material success.

II. Choose the best answer

1. Please turn off ________ air-conditioner when you leave ________ room

A. the - the B. a - the C. a - a D. the - a

2. Jim hasn’t found ________ place to ________ night.

A. the - the B. a - the C. a - a D. the - a

3. Can you show me ________ way to ________ post office please?

A. the - the B. a - the C. a - a D. the - a

4. Mr. Smith is ________ old customer of my store and he is also ________ man

A. the - the B. a - an C. an - a D. the - a

5. My brother has bought me ________ beautiful dress as a birthday present.

A. the B. a C. an D. Ø

6. Jim is ________ youngest boy of the family and this year he will go to ________ school.

A. the - Ø B. a - a C. a - the D. the - a

7. There is a huge gap between ________ rich and ________ poor in this country.

A. the - the B. a - an C. a - the D. the - a

8. Peter wash in ________ hospital and yesterday we went to ________ hospital to visit him.

A. the - Ø B. the - the C. Ø - the D. the - a

9. My sister told me that she had met her old teacher ________ day before.

A. the B. a C. an D. Ø

10. Have you ever gone to ________ prison to visit him?

A. the B. a C. an D. Ø

III. Find and correct a mistakes for each sentence:

1. Many people think that the lead is the heaviest metal. ________

2. Young people are always open-minded than old. ________

3. The windows are supposed to let in natural light. ________

4. The most of the students in our class comes from Hanoi. ________

5. Do you know that Alps are the most extensive mountain range system? ________

6. Mary doesn’t enjoy tea parties and the gossip. ________

7. I have a friend who is studying in Netherlands. ________

8. I think the light bulb is the very important invention of Thomas Edison. ________

9. A relationship between Jim and Jane has turned sour since last year. ________

10. The news came as the shock to me. ________

IV: Complete these sentences using nouns in the box and articles if necessary:

1. There are regular weekend ________________ throughout the summer.

2. Last summer we spent our vacation in ________________ town of Byron Bay. It was a nice place to relaxation and entertainment.

3. We hired ________________ to get us across the forest.

4. Would you like to go ________________ with me tomorrow?

5. Ha Long Bay is one of ______________ most popular holiday ______________ in Vietnam.

6. I bought the hand-made carpet as ________________ of India.

7. More and more travelers are seeking for ________________ with reasonable price so they can afford.

8. I wish I could go on ________________ around the world on the most luxury ship.

V. Circle the correct answer:

The Indonesian island of (1) _______ Bali is a favorite (2) ______ for both adventurers and those in (3) __________ of a little relaxation. If you like the outdoors, there is certainly no shortage of activities on Bali. The waters off the coast of Bali’s white beaches are (4) _______ ideal spot for diving, while (5) ______ dense jungles always call out for exploration. If you prefer going diving, there are over 952 species of sea life and 393 coral species waiting for you to explore. You can scuba-dive or snorkel all around Bali or its baby islands Nusa Lembongan and (6) _______ Nusa Penida. (7) ________ families will also love Bali Zoo or Safari Park, Taro Elephant Park, Bali Bird Park and more. If you are botanists, you should come and see the spectacular collections of orchids and 111 other indigenous plants in the wild jungles. There are (8) __________ huge number of leisure activities that you can enjoy in Bali, sky’s the limit.

1. A. a B. an C. the D. Ø

2. A. cruise B. expedition C. safari D. destination

3. A. hope B. need C. urgency D. mist

4. A. a B. an C. the D. Ø

5. A. a B. an C. the D. Ø

6. A. a B. an C. the D. Ø

7. A. a B. an C. the D. Ø

8. A. a B. an C. the D. Ø

VI. Read the passage and tick True or False for statements

Visiting London with children? Here’s a guide to some attractions for younger tourists.

The Barbican Centre has its annual children’s festival, Summer in the City, on 1-5 August. Each day’s timetable is handed out as you enter. It may include magic shows, face painting, hat making and music. One ticket (£4.50 for children, £1 for adults, and no children or adults allowed on their own) buys a full day’s activity so you can have a go at everything.

At the South Bank Centre young dancers can join in Sleeping Beauty workshops with the English National Ballet on 3 August. On 4 August Peter Badejo encourages all comers to join in African dance and there’s outdoor dance, theatre and music for all the family on the terraces around the Centre at weekends. For example, on 21 August the Teatro Buendia from Cuba will present a show for children of all ages called An Elephant Takes Too Much Room. At London Zoo there is a special exhibition about animals which have disappeared as well as animals in danger of disappearing. There are lifesize moving models of dinosaurs, but you can also see living examples of endangered species such as tigers and bird-eating spiders. While you may not want to get too near these, there are plenty of friendly animals in the new Children’s Zoo which will be happy to let you get close to them.

The Tower Hill Pageant is a dark ride museum showing the history of the City of London. Outside, the Town Crier calls visitors to Coin Striking when children can beat out copies of old coins in metal using traditional methods. Musicians and street performers will also be appearing throughout the summer.

The Museum of the Moving Image is about the cinema, its guides are actors dressed as cowboys and film stars. You can learn about film-making In special classes and there is a special exhibition at eye-level for very young children under one metre tall.

If adults are ready for a rest why not book Sunday lunch at the Russell Hotel? The Jumping Jelly Bean Club offers an exercise class (with qualified instructors) for children while you have a drink. Sit down to lunch together (£14.25 for adults, £3.95 for the children’s menu), then while you have your coffee the Jumping Jelly Beaners watch children’s films. The Club is held every Sunday lunchtime and it’s free to children with families eating in the hotel.

1. The Barbican Centre prograrnme changes from day to day. __________

2. Children can be left at the Barbican Centre for the day. __________

3. At the South Bank Centre there is dance from different parts of the world. __________

4. The Children’s Zoo sells soft toy animals. __________

5. At the Tower Hill Pageant visitors can learn about the past. __________

6. Children can learn traditional music with the town crier. __________

7. Visitors to the Museum of the Moving Image can watch actors making a film. __________

8. The museum of the Moving Image is most suitable for older children. __________

9. The Jumping Jelly Bean Club is in a hotel. __________

10. It cost £3.95 to join the Jumping Jelly Bean Club. __________