ENGLISH 9 - PRACTICE TEST 40

Time 60’
Name:…………………………………
Class: ……………….ID:…………….

I. MULTIPLE CHOICE (8 points)

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the
following exchanges.
Question1: - “What are you thinking of doing when you leave school?”
- “………………”
A. I’m not sure. Maybe something with history.
B. Oh, languages are definitely not my strengths.
C. Not much. My dad is an engineer.
D. I’m not that great at technology.
Question2: - “Well, we’d like to thank you for coming today. It’s nice to meet you”
- “………………”
A. Not too bad. How are you?
B. No. I don’t. My name is Linda.
C. Oh, thank you. It’s my pleasure.
D. Hi, I’m Katherine, but call me Kate.
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.
Question3: She's doing a comparative study of health in inner cities and rural areas.
A. urban B. coastal C. mountainous D. suburban
Question4: Police are searching the area in the hope of finding the missing boy
A. anxiety B. despair C. ambition D. expectation
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question5: I find it hard to write …………… time pressure.
A. down B. under C. with D. on
Question6: The campaign has certainly succeeded in …………… public awareness of the issue.
A. raising B. lifting C. rising D. picking up
Question7: Every advanced nation has strict regulations to protect endangered ………….. .
A. species B. class C. group D. type
Question8: ……………, ingenuity and flair are the song writer’s real talents.
A. Creation B. Creative C. Creativity D. Creativeness
Question9: Even a low level of noise interferes …………… my concentration.
A. off B. on C. in D. with
Question10: Not only …………… give you the experience of meeting a number of very
interesting personalities, it will also take you to many interesting places.
A. do reading these stories B. will reading these stories
C. these stories will D. reading these stories
Question11: They got …………… the bus in Obdland Village and walked up the road.
A. out B. in C. on D. off
Question12: There’s increasing demand for cars which are more ………………
A. economic B. economics C. economical D. economy
Question13: I have …………… with most of my secondary school friends.
 A. conversation B. contact C. connection D. communication
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.
Question14:
A. arrest B. purchase C. forget D. accept
Question15:
A. informative B. economy C. diplomacy D. information
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.
Question16: Larry was so absorbed in reading the novel that he forgot all about time.
A. interested B. obliged C. distracted D. busy
Question17: In Belgium, pointing with your index finger or snapping your fingers at someone is
very rude.
A. impolite B. embarrassing C. casual D. careless
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced
differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions.
Question18:
A. claimed B. occurred C. played D. existed
Question19:
A. ready B. appear C. health D. heavy
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the
following questions.
Question20:
I saw the men, the women an the cattle whic went to the field.
d h
A B C D
Question21:
Look at the two dictionarys and you will they are the same in some ways .
see
A B C D
Question22:
Sh did her test careful last week .
e
A B C D
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to
each of the questions.
Not so many years ago, the word vitamin was known only to a few scientists. Today it is very
widely used, and the importance of vitamins in our foods is common knowledge.
Vitamins are life-giving substances found in foods and are needed for the proper growth and
general health of the body. The different kinds of vitamins are indicated letters of the alphabet. At
the present time, vitamins A, B1, B2, C, D, E and G are known. A proper diet should contain a
collection of foods in which all of these vitamins are present. Vitamins are also prepared and sold
in tablet and capsule form.
Each vitamin has its particular work to do in the life-giving process. Vitamin B1, for example,
benefits appetite and digestion. It also helps the body grow. Another vitamin helps the blood to
clot, so that danger of bleeding to death in case of injury is lessened. Still another makes the eyes
stronger of seeing at night, Airplane pilots need plenty of this vitamin. Scientists think vitamins
may have some effect on - keeping the hair from turning gray.
Question23: Which of the following is NOT directly stated in the article but is a reasonable
conclusion from the reading?
A. Vitamins are medicines given to cure diseases.
B. Scientists have known about vitamins for centuries.
C. A few people know the value of vitamins.
D. To get all the vitamins a person must eat a variety of foods.
Question24: This article as a whole is about ………………… .
A. how scientists discovered vitamins
B. what vitamins are and what they do
C. diet in relation to health
D. prevention of diseases
Question25: We know the name of vitamins through …....................... .
A. the letters of the alphabet B. the pictures
C. the different tastes D. the food
Question26: The word "another" in the last paragraph refers to which of the following?
A. diet B. vitamin
C. food D. the different tastes
Question27: Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. Vitamins can be taken only by eating the foods in which they are found
B. Each vitamin has its particular work to do.
C. Vitamins can be prepared in tablet and capsule form.
D. Vitamins have an important effect on health.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word that
best fits each of the numbered blanks.
When man first learnt how to make fire, he began to use fuel for the first time. The fuel he
used was probably wood. As time passed, man eventually discovered that substances such as coal
and oil would __( 28 )__ .
Coal was not used very widely as a __( 29 )__ of energy until the last century. With the
coming of the industrial revolution, it was soon realized that production would double if coal was
used instead of wood. Nowadays, __( 29 )__ of the huge factories and electricity stations would
be unable to function if there was no coal.
In the last twenty or thirty years, __( 31 )__, the use of coal has declined. As a result, there
have been changes in the coal industry. It is __( 32 )__ that more people would use coal if oil and
gas were not available.
Question28:
A. heat B. light C. fire D. burn
Question29:
A. cause B. source C. resource D. reason
Question30:
A. many B. much C. more D. few
Question31:
A. because B. however C. since D. therefore
Question32:
A. considered B. made C. provided D. believed
ESSAYS SECTION
Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning with the
given words.
Question33: He had never played in such a wonderful theatre before.
It was ……………………………………………………………………………………
Question34: You are not allowed to drive if you don’t have a driving license.
You must not ……………………….……………………………………………………
Question35: I’ll be very happy when I go on holiday
I am very much looking ……………………………...…………………………………
Question36: The village is the same as it was in the 1950s.
The village has not ………………………………………………………………………
Combine two sentences into a new one using the given words in brackets. Do not change the
given words in any ways.
Question37: I was very surprised at the news. She didn’t pass the exam. (passing)
…………………………………………………………………….………………………
Question38: The bird covered the nest with her wings. She wanted to protect her eggs. (order)
…………………………………………………………………….………………………
Question39: It is cheap to go by train. It is expensive to go by air. (cheaper)
…………………………………………………………………….………………………
Question40: Mary didn’t wear a raincoat. She got a cold. (so)
…………………………………………………………………….………………………
ENGLISH 9 - PRACTICE TEST 41
Name:…………………………………
Class: ……………….ID:…………….

I. MULTIPLE CHOICE ( 8.0pts )

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. clocks B. villas C. tables D. chairs
Question 2. A. easy B. please C. weak D. pear
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 the position of stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3.A. diverse B. serious C. special D. local
Question 4. A. equality B. mobility C. nationality D. majority
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 5. She is not good much at basketball becauseher weak wrist.
A B CD
Question 6. Whatshould we to do to save energy?
A B C D
Question 7. There are two pens on the table; the blue one ismy.
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 8.When we got up this morning, it ………. heavily.
A. rained B. was raining C. is raining D. will rain
Question 9.If we ………. the speed of population growth, there will be less presure on the earth.
A. will reduce B. reduces C. reduce D. reduced
Question 10. My sister can play ………. piano very well.
A. a B.an C.the D. X
Question 11.My most ………. experience was my trip to Da Lat last summer. I enjoyed it a lot.
A. forget B.unforgetable C.forgetable D. forgetful
Question 12. The children were so ………. about the trip that they couldn’t sleep all night.
A. exciting B. excites C. excitedly D. excited
Question 13. Today, women are increasingly involved ………. politics.
A. for B. in C. at D. since
Question 14.My ………. brother is five years ………. than me.
A. elder/ older B. older/ elder C. elder/ elder D. older/ older
Question 15. The people in my village cannot ………. this traditional craft because they
cannot earn enough money for their daily life.
A. live in B. live on C. work in D. work for
Question 16.Peter: Would you like ………. to drink, Mary? Mary: No, thanks
A. anything B. nothing C. no thing D. something
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable respone to
complete each of the following exchanges.
Question 17. - Peter: It’s very kind of you to help us. Thanks a lot, Mai.”
- Mai: ………. .
A. It doesn’t matter. B. That’s right
C. Thank you for your beautiful words for me. D. You are welcome!
Question 18. - Paul: “ ………………..? - John: Thanks, I’m glad to hear that.
A. Your car is new, isn’t it? B. What a nice car!
C. Where did you buy your car? D. Your car is so expensive!
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 question.
Question 19.There is a lot of world news in this magazine.
A. urban B. local C. crowded D. international
Question 20.When the rain stopped, the workers went on with their work.
A. examined B. made a note C. continued D. kept
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 question.
Question 21.The world population keeps increasing during the past few years.
A. taking off B. going down C. getting on D. coming up
Question 22.There has been a significant change in the last decade.
A. considerable B. gradual C. dramatic D. slight
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 numbered blank.
Nowadays, transportation in Vietnam develops (23) ……………. with various kinds of transports
and it is increasingly easier to travel to Vietnam from other countries and vice versa, as well as
travel to other destinations in Vietnam. (24) ………. in Vietnam ismuch easier than in the past.
Means of transportation are (25)……………….. and convenient. The travel routes in Vietnam
between big cities and tourist destinations are comfortable and hassle free as well. To both (26)
…………….. and international tourists, they need local knowledge requirement for a decent level
of comfort. With beautiful natural landscapes and predominantly rural areas, Vietnam is a
beautiful country in Southeast Asia. Being one of the most densely (27)……………. nations in
the south East Asia, main mode of transportation at Vietnam are buses, rickshaws, and bicycles,
etc. Besides, cars or motorbikes are popular in Vietnam.
Question23. A. rapid B. rapidly C. high D. highly
Question24. A. Travelled B. Travels C. Travelling D. To travel
Question25. A. historic B. old C. relaxing D. comfortable
Question26. A.inside B. within C. domestic D. abroad
Question27.A. populated B. populate C. population D. popular
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.
For many years people have believed that the cleverest animals after man were chimpanzees.
Now, however, there is proof that dolphins may be even cleverer than these big apes.
Although a dolphin lives in the sea, it is not a fish. It is a mammal. It is in many ways, therefore,
like a human being dolphins have simple language. They are able to talk to one another. It may be
possible for man to learn how to talk to dolphins. But this will not be easy because dolphins
cannot hear the kind of sounds man can make. If man wants to talk to dolphins, therefore, he will
have to make a third language which both he and the dolphins can understand.
Dolphins are also very friendly towards man. They often follow ships. There are many stories of
dolphins guiding ships through difficult and dangerous waters.
28. Which animals have people thought may be the cleverest?
A. Chimpanzees B. Dolphins C. Big apes D. Mammals
29. What other beings are dolphins like in many ways?
A. Fish B. Animals C. Reptiles D. Men
30. What scientists discovered about dolphins?
A. They understand simple language B. They can speak to one another
C. Men can now talk to them. D. They can teach men their language.
31. Why is a third language necessary if man wants to talk to dolphins?
A. Most men do not speak English. B. The dolphins’ language is hard to learn.
C. Dolphins cannot hear men speaking. D. Men want to talk to dolphins in secret.
32. The word this in the passage refers to………. ?
A. listening to dolphins . B. communicating with dolphins.
C. teaching dolphins . D. learning with dolphins.
II. WRITING
Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning each
new one with the given word(s). Write the new sentences on your answer sheet.
Question 33. Collecting stamps from countries is one of my brother’s interests. My
brother is ………………………………………………………………………..
Question 34.Nobody in my class can speak English more fluently
thanLan. Lan ………………………………………………………………………
…………...
Question 35. Although Ba is a poor student, he learns very well.
In spite ……………………………………………………………………………….
Question 36. Nobody has paid for the tickets, have they? The
tickets…………………………………………………………………………...
Combine two sentences into a new one, using the words in brackets. Do not change the given
words in any way. Write the new sentences on your answer sheet.
Question 37.Mai often gets up early in the morning. She wants to go to school on time. ( order )
…………………………………………………………………………………………
Question 38. The last time we visited our hometown was three years ago. (haven’t)
…………………………………………………………………………………………
Question 39.In the past, men always were the bread winner of the family. (used)
…………………………………………………………………………………………
Question 40.I can’t possibly work in all this noise. ( impossible )
…………………………………………………………………………………………
Great success !
 ENGLISH 9 - PRACTICE TEST 42
Name:…………………………………
Class: ……………….ID:…………….

QUIZZES SECTION
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to
complete each of the following exchanges.
Question1: “Oh, hi Tommy!” – “…………”
A. Very well, thanks B. Wait a minute
C. How do you do? D. I’m a friend
Question2: - “Would you like to stay here tonight?” the man asked.
- “…………. I’d like be in the way.”
A. Probably B. No, thank you.
C. You’re welcome. D. Yes, I’d love to
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.
Question3:
A. hats B. books C. stamps D. clubs
Question4:
A. the B. there C. think D. this
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 the position of first stress in each of the following questions.
Question5:
A. important B. provision C. performance D. industry
Question6:
A. obey B. express C. contain D. carbon
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question7: When the company has to close because of economic difficulties, he becomes …..... .
A. redundant B. inconsiderable C. unsatisfactory D. deliberate
Question8: - “Those students will perform the annual school play.”

 “Yes, it is ……….. next week.”

A. due B. put on C. time-tabled D. scheduled
Question9: It’s a long journey by train, it’s much ……….. by road.
A. more quickly B. more quick C. quickly D. quicker
Question10: Only ………. research has been carried out in this field.
A. a few B. few C. not much D. a little
Question11: Do you ………... my turning the television on now?
A. mind B. want C. object D. disapprove
Question12: I don’t like doing the ……….. , especially cleaning the windows.
A. homework B. occupation C. housework D. jobs
Question13: She asked me ………… speak Russian
A. I can B. if I could C. I could D. if I can
Question14: You can’t speak Russian. ………….
A. Either I can B. Neither can’t I
C. Neither can I D. I can’t neither
Question15: Your car is very ………. . It hardly uses any petrol at all.
A. ecological B. economical C. saving D. economic
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 question.
Question16: The memory of Nanny was still powerful and strong.
A. energetic B. influential C. authoritarian D. effective
Question17: The two necklaces were very alike.
A. double B. uniform C. equal D. similar
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 question.
Question18: It was important to remove the fear of failure and to be patient with new research.
A. happiness B. success C. loss D. missing
Question19: The day of the party came near, and Madame Loisel seemed sad, uneasy, and
anxious.
A. eased B. insecure C. courageous D. happy
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.
Question20:
If it rain , I will stay at home and watc TV.
h
A B C D
Question21:
When he came , we were having dinners .
A B C D
Question22:
Can you tell me what have done at o’clock last night.
you 8
A B C D
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 numbered blank.
Scientist used to believe that our 24-hour cycle of sleeping and walking was governed
entirely external factors. The most notable of these, they thought, were the rising
and __( 23 )__ of the sun. But they have now assured that there is a daily rhythm to a wide range
of biological functions - including temperature, digestion and mental activity
The main function of this “body clock” is to anticipated and __( 24 )__ for external
changes so that, for example, body temperature starts to rise __( 25 )__ dawn, gearing us up for
the day, and begins to fall in the early evening, winding us down for sleep.
Some people’s body clocks keep poorer time than others, which can greatly disturb their
lives and even __( 26 )__ their health. Insomnia, depression, fatigue, poor work performance and
even accidents can all be___( 27 )__ or aggravated by inaccurate body clocks.
Question23:
 A. dipping B. descending C. setting D. diving
Question24:
A. prepare B. dispose C. scheme D. steady
Question25:
A. nearly B. beside C. approximately D. around
Question26:
A. spoil B. risk C. injure D. threaten
Question27:
A. formed B. made C. caused D. put
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.
Telecommuting is some form of computer communication between employees’ home and
offices. For employees whose jobs involve sitting at a terminal or word processor entering data or
typing reports, the location of the computer is of no consequence. If the machine can
communicate over telephone lines, when the work is completed, employees can dial the office
computer and transmit material to their employees.
Clearly, change simply takes time. But in addition, there has been active resistance on the
part of many managers. These executives claim that supervising the telecommuters in a large
work force scattered across the country would be too difficult, or, at least, systems for managing
them are not yet developed, thereby complicating the manager’s responsibility.
It is also true that employees who are given the option of telecommuting are reluctant to
accept the opportunity. Most people feel that they need regular interaction with a group, and many
are concerned that they will not have the same consideration for advancement if they are not more
visible in the office setting. Some people feel that even when a space in their homes is set aside as
a work area, they never really get away from the office.
Question28: With which of the following topics is the passage primarily concerned?
A. a definition of telecommuting. B. an overview of telecommuting.
C. the failure of telecommuting. D. the advantages of telecommuting.
Question29: The phrase “of no consequence” means ………………
A. of no use. B. of no good. C. unimportant. D. irrelevant.
Question30: The author mentions all of the following as concerns of telecommuting, EXCEPT
………………
A. the opportunities in advancement. B. the work place is in the home.
C. the different system of supervision. D. the lack of interaction with a group.
Question31: The reason why telecommuting has NOT become popular is that the
employees………………
A. need regular interaction with their families.
B. are worried about the promotion if they are not seen at the office
C. feel that a work area in their homes is away from the office.
D. are ignorant of telecommuting.
Question32: It can be inferred the passage that the author is ………………
A. a reporter B. a telecommuter C. a manager D. a statistician
ESSAYS SECTION
Combine two sentences into a new one, using the words in brackets. Do not change the given
words in any way. Write the new sentences on your answer sheet.
Question33: I want to have more books. I work part time to earn extra money. (Because)
……………………………………………………………………………………….
Question34: It’s very cold. We can’t go swimming today. (so)
……………………………………………………………………………………….
Question35: The girl is very friendly. Her mother lived next door to us. (whose)
……………………………………………………………………………………….
Question36: She took a taxi. She still arrived for late the party (Despite)
……………………………………………………………………………………….
Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning each
new one with the given word(s). Write the new sentences on your answer sheet.
Question37: Learning English is very necessary.
-> It is…………………………………………………………………….………….…
Question38: If someone doesn’t put the coal in, the fire will go out.
-> Unless………………………………………………………………………………
Question39: “What is your name?” Mr. Brown asked me.
-> Mr. Brown asked me…………..………………..……………………………....…..
Question40: Although his leg was broken, he managed get out of the car.
-> In spite of his ……………………….………………………………………………

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 ENGLISH 9 - PRACTICE TEST 43
Name:…………………………………
Class: ……………….ID:…………….

QUIZZES SECTION
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that
needs correcting in each of the following questions.
Question1:
Although he sever pain, she tried to wal to the auditorium to attend the lecture.
r k
A B C D
Question2:
Youngster nowadays often pay much attention to physical attractive .
s
A B C D
Question3:
Those students are trying best in order that get the scholarship.
their
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C, 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.
Question4:
A. considerate B. profitable C. mysterious D. efficiency
Question5:
A. typhoon B. occur C. pollute D. access
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.
Question6:
A. plumber B. doubt C. suburb D. climb
Question7:
A. monthly B. southern C. weather D. sunbathing
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of
the following questions.
Question8: Have you been to the new shopping centre on the ……. of town?
A. outskirts B. suburbs C. middle D. centre
Question9: The curriculum at the public school is as good …… of any private school.
A. as or better than that B. as or better that
C. as or better than those D. or better than
Question10: It’s a …… box for me to lift by myself so I think I need some help with this.
 A. big B. such big C. very big D. too big
Question11: We’ll let you buy a motorbike ……. you ride it carefully.
A. as long as B. although C. as if D. whenever
Question12: The boss doesn’t criticize other people like that. Why does he have to run her ……
all the time?
A. over B. down C. in D. up
Question13: There are some parts of the world ……. even now people cannot live.
A. to whom B. where C. which D. that
Question14: He enjoys …… tennis and keeps on …… sensibly; that’s why he is fit.
A. playing – to eat B. to play – eating
C. to play – to eat D. playing – eating
Question15: His doctor ……. him to eat less and do more exercise.
A. advised B. insisted C. suggested D. said
Question16: He is …… from a cut in his finger.
A. blooding B. bleeding C. blood D. bloody
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.
Most birds build nests in which they lay their eggs, but the emperor penguin has not need of
them. This bird lives in Antarctica and must endure __( 17 )__ weather than anywhere else in the
world.in order to __( 18 )__ that its eggs are not harmed and that its chicks may hatch from them,
the emperor penguin take care of its egg on a unique manner. An emperor penguin female lays a
single egg. Once she lays egg, the male penguin takes it and puts it __( 19 )__. There, the egg
__( 20 )__ by a layer of stomach fat that the penguin rests above the egg. Since emperor penguins
lay their eggs right as winter begins in Antarctica, it is vital that the eggs remain protected from
elements. Therefore, for the next two months, the males incubate the eggs until the chicks finally
hatch. During this entire __( 21 )__ the males look after the eggs while hardly even moving.
Question17:
A. as harsh as B. much of the harshest
C. the harshest D. harsher
Question18:
A. ensure B. promise C. trust D. recall
Question19:
A. by the top foot B. at the foot of the top
C. with its feet at the top D. on top of its feet
Question20:
 A. will protect B. is protecting C. protects D. is protected
Question21:
A. periodical B. periods C. period D. periodically
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSET in
meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question22: The factory is fined for discharging dangerous chemicals into the river.
A. increasing B. keeping C. decreasing D. releasing
Question23: In 1989, a ban was given on all international trade in ivory.
A. a prohibition B. an exploitation C. a destruction D. an allowance
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.
I’m 18 years old and have ever played on a sports team before, so I never received lessons or
training of any kind. I wish my parents had signed me up for soccer when I was younger because I
discovered that I wanted to play sports. I just have no skills. There is a soccer team at my high
school, but I definitely won’t make it. Most people on the team have probably been playing for
years. I feel like I missed my chance and that I’ll never be as good as them. Is it too late for me to
learn to play from scratch? I just figure that by the time I become “good”, I’ll be too old anyway.
I tried teaching myself in the past, but it seemed too unorganized and I didn’t know what I was
doing. Is there some place that teaches people of any age how to play soccer?
Question24: Why does the writer write this passage?
A. He needs advice on whether he should start learning soccer.
B. He has received a sport award for playing in a soccer game.
C. He is trying to apply for a soccer team.
D. He wants to study how people play soccer.
Question25: What can be inferred from the passage about the writer?
A. His friends have all participated in some sports team.
B. His parents forgot to sign up the writer for a soccer team.
C. He envies those who can play soccer well.
D. He has never played on a soccer team before.
Question26: In line 7, the word ‘figure’ is closet in meaning to …… .
A. trust B. want C. think D. choose
Question27: In line 8, the word ‘it’ refers to …… .
A. being too old to learn
B. playing for many years
C. teaching himself how to play soccer
 D. looking for a good coach
Question28: What will the writer probably do?
A. Ask his friends to teach him soccer
B. Look for a place that teaches adults soccer
C. Find a job instead of play soccer
D. Teacher himself again to play soccer
Mark the letter A, B ,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to
complete each of the following exchanges.
Question29: “What an attractive hair style you have got, Mary!” – “……”
A. I don’t like your sayings.
B. Thank you for your compliment.
C. Thank you very much. I am afraid.
D. You are telling a lie.
Question30: “…….” – Oh, it’s great!”
A. What do you think of the journey?
B. What do you like about the journey?
C. How is the journey like?
D. Would you like the journey?
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.
Question31: Pure water is often a fairly rare commodity that requires significant energy to
produce.
A. Clean B. Flawless C. Contaminated D. Fresh
Question32: Punctuality is imperative in your new job.
A. Being efficient B. Being courteous C. Being cheerful D. Being late
ESSAYS SECTION
Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning with
the given words.
Question33: George told Martina that she shouldn’t go out alone at night.
George warned Martina ……………………………………………………………………..
Question34: Jane asked the supermarket to deliver some food.
Jane had ……………………………………………………………………………………..
Question35: I think I forgot to pack my trainers.
I must ……………………………………………………………………………………….
Question36: The crash wasn’t too bad because the pilot landed in a field.
 The crash would …………………………………………………………………………….
Combine the two sentences into a new one using the given words in brackets. Do not change
the given words in any ways.
Question37: She didn’t go to town yesterday. She didn’t go to spend too much money. (AVOID)
……..……………………………………………………………………………………..
Question38: Sharon is busy this weekend. She can’t come to the seaside with us.
(SINCE)
……..……………………………………………………………………………………..
Question39: You should bring umbrella. The weather forecast has said it may rain. (CASE)
……..……………………………………………………………………………………..
Question40: My friend has a new cat. Its name is Riley. (WHOSE)
……..……………………………………………………………………………………..

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