ĐỀ THI THỬ CUỐI KÌ 2_ ĐỀ SỐ 2

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part
differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1: A. walk B. call C. take D. talk
Question 2: A. catch B. cook C. center D. case
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the
other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3: A. attractive B. flexible C. favorite D. accurate
Question 4: A. nature B. journey C. forest D. reserve
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of
the following questions.
Question 5: This report was ______ than the one I read yesterday.
A. more complex B. most complex C. the more complex D. the most complex
Question 6: I have left my book in ________ kitchen and I would like you to get it for me.
A. the B. a C. ∅ D. an
Question 7: The bus fares__________ three times this year.
A. have raised B. have been raised C. were raised D. had raised
Question 8: They have left these socks on the bathroom floor,______?
A. have they B. haven’t they C. has he D. hasn’t he
Question 9: My mother _________ as a nurse since she graduated from college.
A. worked B. had worked C. has worked D. works
Question 10: They will visit us ______ .
A. once they go to Hai Phong B. as they went to Hai Phong
C. when they were going to Hai Phong D. after they had gone to Hai Phong
Question 11: Linh is keen ________cycling to school.
A. in B. on C. about D. of
Question 12: You can’t expect ______ an 8.0 in IELTS in just a few months.
A. to get B. getting C. to getting D. get
Question 13: ______ in blankets, we watched the stars twinkling in the clear night sky.
A. Wrapped B. Were wrapped C. Were wrapping D. Wrapping
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Question 14: Up until the middle of the 19th century, there were no _________ and well –
established army nursing systems for casualties.
A. organize B. organizationally C. organizational D. organizers
Question 15: The AIDS _________ continues to spread around the world. Up to 4,000 people are
infected with the HIV virus every single day.
A. treatment B. epidemic C. tsunami D. damage
Question 16: 47. The alarm clock _______ at 6 AM, waking him up from his deep sleep.
A. went off B. got over C. took after D. held up
Question 17: Portable phones are marketed as the best thing since sliced ______, people think
they are extremely good.
A. bread B. sandwich C. beef D. sheep
Question 18: My brother always ______ a problem with me.
A. breaks B. comes C. has D. catches
Question 19: I could see the lights of the town __________ in the distance.
A. burning B. twinkling C. glowing D. flaring
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes
each of the following exchanges.
Question 20: Alice meets Mary at their class after Mary has had her hair cut.
Alice: "What an attractive hair style you have got,Mary!" Mary: “ ________ ”.
A. Thank you very much. I am afraid B. You are telling a lie
C. Thank you for your compliment D. I don't like your sayings.
Question 21: The postman is talking to Tom on the phone.
Postman: “I will come and give you the package a bit late.”
Tom: “__________”
A. Thanks anyway. B. Why late? C. No way. D. I don’t agree.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in
meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 22: The newspaper launched a vicious attack on him, forcing him to resign.
A. aggressive B. dangerous C. cruel D. gentle
Question 23: You must not stand on ceremony with me, or I shall find you exceedingly boring.
A. behave informally B. perform too much C. be faithful D. tell lies
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in
meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 24: My mother told me not to trust Josh because he seldom tells the truth.
A. describe B. allow C. believe D. advise
Question 25: She's just left a secure job to start up her own company.
A. odd B. weak C. safe D. fair
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.
25th SEA Games Vientiane Laos
The next best thing that ever happened in living memory is that Laos has become member
of ASEAN. Lao youth now have opportunity to freely roam around surround countries which
vastly differ from Laos itself in wealth or culture. Hopefully, as they travel, they bring home
plenty of good ideas to develop (26) ______ the exposure to diverse perspectives.
As member of ASEAN, Laos was (27) ______ an opportunity to host SEA Games for the
very first time. A week after National Day is 2nd of December, SEA Games will officially
commence. Thanks to all nations which have been helping in making the biggest event to be held
in Laos happen.
In less than five years rice fields have (28) _______ into world class sport complex ever
built in Laos to host the 25th SEA Games. Located approximately 15 kilometres from Vientiane
Capital, many generations of Laotians and visitors will get to enjoy the stadium as ASEAN sport
stars grace the arena.
There is certainly an edge of excitement in the air; way up in the sky as SEA Games is
coming so close. Lao people welcome all athletes, coaches, administrators and (29) ______
officials with their opened arms and hearts. As a Laos born person, I am so proud and welcome!
There will always be challenge anywhere. Lao people will do the best they can. Thanks to
those marvellous group of volunteers (30) ______ will contribute to spectacular Opening &
Closing Ceremonies. And of course all of those volunteers who will take part in helping visitors
and tourists with general knowledge and information about the places they are visiting. They are
amazing.
Question 26. A. although B. in spite of C. because of D. because
Question 27. A. made B. given C. brought D. got
Question 28. A. transformed B. converted C. developed D. expanded
Question 29. A. a little B. every C. another D. other
Question 30. A. where B. when C. which D. who
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate
the correct answer to each of the questions.
In both the Convention on the Rights of the Child and the Sustainable Development Goals
(SDGs), countries committed to end violence against children. The SDGs call for the end of
abuse, exploitation and all forms of violence and torture against children by 2030. UNICEF
works with governments and partners worldwide to prevent and respond to violence against
children in all contexts.
We collaborate with governments across sectors – including health, education, the justice
system, and other social services – and with partners in business, civil society, faith-based
organizations and the media to prevent and respond to violence against children. At the national
and local levels, our efforts strengthen laws and policies to improve public service delivery for
children and families in their homes, communities and schools.
We also support parents and caregivers through parenting initiatives, while working with
young people themselves to ensure their voices shape UNICEF programming. And we work with
communities, too, to tackle harmful behaviours and social norms, advocating for social change
that promotes safe environments.
UNICEF plays a pivotal role in establishing global alliances and setting technical guidance
to comprehensively address violence against children. By improving data availability and
building evidence, we help raise awareness, enhance political will and hold decision makers to
account.
Question 31. Which best serves as the title for the passage?
A) The Role of Data in Social Services
B) UNICEF’s Global Fight Against Violence on Children
C) Educational Strategies in the 21st Century
D) Health Initiatives by International Organizations
Question 32. According to paragraph 1, the target year by which the SDGs aim to end violence
against children is ______.
A) 2020 B) 2025 C) 2030 D) 2040
Question 33. The word “their” in paragraph 2 refers to ______.
A) communities B) schools C) children and families D) governments
Question 34. According to paragraph 3, UNICEF mentioned all of the following EXCEPT
______.
A) supporting parents and caregivers B) working with young people
C) focusing on economic reforms D) tackling harmful behaviours
Question 35. The word "comprehensively" in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to ______.
A) partially B) quickly C) thoroughly D) barely
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate
the correct answer to each of the questions.
A pioneer leader for women's rights, Susan Anthony became one of the leading women
reformers of the 19th century. In Rochester, New York, she began her first public crusade on
behalf of temperance, the habit of not drinking alcohol. The temperance movement dealt with the
abuses of women and children who suffered from alcoholic husbands. Also, she worked
tirelessly against slavery and for women's rights. Anthony helped write the history of woman
suffrage.
At the time Anthony lived, women did not have the right to vote. Because she voted in
the 1872 election, a US official arrested Anthony. She hoped to prove that women had the legal
right to vote under the provisions of the 14th and 15th Amendments to the Constitution. At her
trial, a hostile federal judge found her guilty and fined her $100, which she refused to pay.
Anthony did not work alone. She worked with reformers of women's rights such as
Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Amelia Bloomer. Susan worked for the American Anti-Slavery
Society with Frederick Douglas, a fugitive slave and black abolitionist.
On July 2nd 1979, the US Mint honored her by issuing the Susan Anthony dollar coin.
Although Anthony did not live to see the fruits of her efforts, the establishment of the 19 th
Amendment is indebted to her efforts, according to US historians.
Question 36. Which of the following can be the main idea of the passage?
A) The temperance movement was crucial to 19th century America.
B) Susan Anthony’s role in women’s suffrage and social reform.
C) The legal procedures of the 1872 election.
D) Biography of Frederick Douglas.
Question 37. According to paragraph 1, the main focus of Susan Anthony's first public crusade
was ______.
A) Voting rights for women B) Temperance C) Ending slavery D) Education reform
Question 38. The word "hostile" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.
A) friendly B) indifferent C) opposing D) supportive
Question 39. The word "her" in paragraph 2 refers to ______.
A) Elizabeth Cady Stanton B) Susan Anthony C) Amelia Bloomer D) US official
Question 40. Which of the following is NOT true according to paragraph 2?
A) Susan Anthony was arrested for voting. B) Susan Anthony was fined $100.
C) Susan Anthony paid the fine after her trial. D) The trial involved a hostile federal judge.
Question 41. The word "indebted" in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to ______.
A) owed money B) grateful C) confused D) responsible
Question 42. Which of the following can be inferred about the temperance movement from
paragraph 1?
A) It was supported only by women.
B) It sought to address family issues caused by alcohol.
C) It was unsuccessful in its efforts.
D) It was primarily a religious movement.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs
correction in each of the following questions.
Question 43: While penguins can’t fly, they are expert swimmers and spend most of its lives in
the ocean.
A. can’t B. are C. spend D. its
Question 44: Peter’s sister gets married to a rich businessman two years ago.
A. gets B. a C. businessman D. years
Question 45: These contracts covered the breaking down of damaged aircraft considered
beyond economic repair to salvage repairable and reusable components.
A. aircraft B. economic C. salvage D. reusable
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in
meaning to each of the following questions.
Question 46: It is important for you to learn basic computing skills.
A. You needn’t learn basic computing skills.
B. You mustn’t learn basic computing skills.
C. You should learn basic computing skills.
D. You may learn basic computing skills.
Question 47: Linda began working as nurse in this hospital two years ago.
A. Linda has been working as a nurse in this hospital two years ago.
B. Linda worked as a nurse in this hospital two years ago.
C. Linda has begun working as a nurse in this hospital for two years ago.
D. Linda has been working as a nurse in this hospital for two years.
Question 48: “I’m going to be here at noon.” Julia said.
A. Julia said she is going to be there at noon. B. Julia said she was going to be here at noon,
C. Julia said she was going to be there at noon. D. Julia said she is going to be here at noon.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines
each pair of sentences in the following questions.
Question 49: The traffic was horrendous. It took us hours to get home.
A. Such horrendous traffic was it that it took us hours to get home.
B. So many hours did it take us to get home that the horrendous traffic.
C. Such was the traffic horrendous that it took hours for us to get home.
D. Taking hours to get home, the traffic was undeniably horrendous.
Question 50: She didn’t study the lessons carefully. She had so many serious mistakes.
A. If she hadn’t studied the lessons carefully, she wouldn’t have had so many serious mistakes.
B. If she studied the lessons carefully, she would have so many serious mistakes.
C. She won’t have so many serious mistakes if she studies the lessons carefully.
D. If she had studied the lessons carefully, she wouldn’t have had so many serious mistakes.