MOCK TEST FOR 9TH STUDENTS – NO.

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Choose 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.

Question 1: A. oranges B. apples C. guavas D. grapes

Question 2: A. unity B. study C. purity D. unique

Choose 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.

Question 3: A. worry B. busy C. deny D. funny

Question 4: A. poverty B. equipment C. interest D. popular

Mark the letter A, B, C or D in your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each
of the following questions.

Question 5: Why are you driving like a madman? _________ you hurt someone?
A. If only B. Only if C. Even if D. What if

Question 6: Neither the actress nor her children __________ seen publicly for some time.
A. are B. were to be C. has D. have been

Question 7: When he was a teenager, he ________ skiing in the winter.

A. was going B. went C. used to going D. would be going

Question 8: State law prohibits one _________ a cell phone while driving.
A. to using B. using C. to use D. from using

Question 9: The satellite dish _______ damaged during the storm.

A. must B. must be C. must have D. must have been

Question 10: Harry asked Mary to marry him and, _________, she said no.
A. surprised B. by surprise C. surprisingly D. so surprising

Question 11: ________ of the students were absent due to the outbreak of Covid-19.
A. The twenty percent B. The fifth
C. Twenty percent D. The twenty of percent

Question 12: ________, you began to act your age.

A. Isn’t it the time B. It’s time for
C. It’s high time D. Isn’t it enough time
Question 13: Reluctantly, he set out __________ his long journey back home.
A. in B. to C. at D. on

Question 14: Susan seems really unhappy, _________ life doesn’t appear to suit her.
A. marry B. marrying C. married D. marriage

Question 15: Who is going to _________ the bad news to his parents?
A. drive B. fetch C. go D. break

Question 16: The teacher promised not to give Jack detention, provided _________ the work in
the next morning.
A. he should hand B. he hands
C. he would have handed D. he handed

Question 17: This brand of trainers is inferior ________ the one I usually buy.
A. with B. in C. for D. to

Question 18: He had __________ turned on the TV than he heard about the accident.
A. no sooner B. neither C. not only D. either

Question 19: The ________ prospect for young teachers is not very good at the moment, when
the unemployment rate in the sector is at 35%.
A. employment B. performance C. recognition D. promotion

Choose A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined

word(s) in each of the following questions.

Question 20: New Zealand has relatively few species of animals because of its long isolation
from other landmasses.
A. approximately B. respectively C. considerably D. comparatively

Question 21: Parents play a crucial role in a child’s upbringing in the formative years. They are
really the driving force behind whatever the children do.
A. motivation B. progress C. completion D. satisfaction

Circle A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined

word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 22: Wait until they’re out of earshot, then I tell you exactly what happened to them
when they were on holiday.
A. likely to disappear B. able to hear
C. impossible to be seen D. necessary to be told
Question 23: Mary, of course you’re overweight. You eat too much junk food. Even worse, you
exercise infrequently.
A. indoors B. at a gym C. seriously D. very often

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Scientists know that there were wolves on Earth about one million years ago. Dogs, on the other
hand, have not been on Earth nearly as long. The oldest dog remains, found in Germany, are
about 14,000 years old. Scientists have proven that dogs are descended from wolves. Though
wolves and dogs share some of the same genes, they are not exactly alike. In fact, there are as
many differences as there are similarities between the two.

First, there are physical differences between the two. Wolves have longer legs, larger feet, and a
broader skull than dogs. They also walk differently from dogs. A wolf runs on its toes with its
heels raised up from the ground. This is more similar to a cat's walk than a dog's.

Second, there are mental differences between the two. Dogs have been domesticated. This means
that dogs have been brought under the control of humans in order to provide companionship.
Wolves have not been domesticated. They are wild animals. Having a dog as a pet is like having
a juvenile wolf. A young wolf will turn into a mature adult, while a young dog does not mature.
A dog might seem smart by performing tricks for people. Wolves need to be smart to survive in
the wild. While it may not be impossible to have a wolf as a pet, scientists are of the opinion that
a wolf could never be domesticated in the same way as a dog.

It's important to keep in mind that the differences between the two are great, and each should be
appreciated in its own habitat or home.

Question 24: The passage maily discusses _____________.

A. the differences and similarities between wolves and dogs
B. the great differences between the wolf and the dog
C. the similarities between the wolf and the dog
D. the way to distinguish between the wolf and the dog

Question 25: The word “they” in paragraph 1 refers to __________

A. wolves B. dogs C. scientists D. both wolves and dogs

Question 26: According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true about the dog?
A. Dogs provide human beings with companionship
B. A dog might be smart enough to perform tricks
C. A dog walks the same way as a young wolf does
D. Dogs share some genes with those of wolves
Question 27: According to the passage, which of the following is NOT mentioned about the
wolf?
A. Wolves have been living on Earth for about a million years
B. Wolves have better genes than dogs, so they are stronger
C. Wolves could not be domesticated the way dogs have been
D. Wolves may not be kept as pets the way dogs have been

Question 28: The word “mature” in paragraph 3 almost means ___________

A. fully grown B. early rise C. full blossom D. completely evolve

Choose A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the
following questions.
Question 29: In November 1998, Vietnam joined in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation
forum (APEC) and hosted the ASEAN summit the following month.
A. In November 1998 B. joined in
C. hosted D. following month

Question 30: A curriculum is defined what students should know, understand and be able to do
as the result of education.
A. is defined B. should C. be able to D. as the result of

Choose A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the original

sentence in each of the following questions.
Question 31: These new machines have put an end to queuing.
A. These new machines have a special function in putting an end to queuing.
B. Putting an end to queuing depends on these machines.
C. People have to queue before these machines.
D. Before these new machines were invented, people had to queue
Question 32: It was his lack of confidence that surprised me.
A. He surprised me by his lack of confidence
B. What surprised me was his lack of confidence.
C. That his lack of confidence surprised me
D. That he lacked of confidence surprised me.
Question 33: Everyone expected her to win the tournament, but she didn’t.
A. Unlike everyone expected, she didn’t win the tournament
B. Everyone was unexpected when she won the tournament.
C. Contrary to everyone’s expectation, she lost the tournament.
D. To everyone’s expectation, she won the tournament.
Question 34: We have run out of the items you want.
A. We have to run out to buy the items you want
B. The items you want are out of our shop.
C. The items you want have been out of stock.
D. For the items you want, we must run out
Question 35: Keep silent, or you will be punished by your teacher.
A. Unless you keep silent, you will be punished by your teacher
B. If you keep silent, you will be punished by your teacher
C. If you kept silent, you wouldn’t be punished by your teacher
D. If you don’t keep silent, you won’t be punished by your teacher
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks
Always arrive early. If you do not know (36) _____ the organization is located, call for exact
directions (37) _____ advance. Leave some extra time for any traffic, parking, or unexpected
events. If you are running late, call right away and let someone know. The best time to arrive is
approximately 5 - 10 minutes early. Give yourself the time to read your resume one more time,
to catch your breath, and to be ready for the interview. Once you are at the office, treat everyone
you encounter with respect. Be (38) _____ to everyone as soon as you walk in the door.
Wear a professional business suit. This point should be emphasized enough. First (39) _____
are extremely important in the interview process. Women should avoid wearing too much jewelry
or make up. Men should avoid flashy suits or wearing too much perfume. It is also important that
you feel comfortable. (40) _____ a suit is the standard interview attire in a business environment,
if you think it is an informal environment, call before and ask. Regardless, you can never be
overdressed if you are wearing a tailored suit.
Question 36: A. when B. why C. where D. that
Question 37: A. with B. in C. on D. for
Question 38: A. happy B. pleasant C. disappointed D. excited
Question 39: A. attendances B. attentions C. impressions D. pressures
Question 40: A. While B. Because C. So D. Whether

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