HANOI STAR PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL WEEKLY HANDOUT

Name:……………………………………………. GRADE 9
Class:………………………………...…………… Week : 17 – Test: 16

TEST 0
I. PHONETICS:
a. Choose one word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others
1.A. occurs B. imagines C. questions D. predicts
2.A. brother B. thorough [Link] D. borough
3.A. checked B. naked C. booked D. picked
4.A. capital B. cooperation [Link] D. oganization
5.A. rely B. supply C. envy D. deny
b. Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the others
6.A. experience B. available C. temperature D. discovery
7.A. Chinese B. impression C. engineer D. succeed
8.A. generous B. general C. grocery D. genetic
9.A. humane B. habit [Link] [Link]
10.A. understand B. separate C. modernize D. correspond
II VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR:
a. Circle the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences:
11. Her parents won’t let ……………………until all her homework is finished.
A. him to go out B. him go out C. that he go out D. him going out
12. I’ve …………………up my mind not to leave the job although the pay was low.
A. decided B. made C. taken D. got
13. The dogs next door keep barking. It’s really ……………………
A. annoyed B. annoying C. annoyance D. annoy
14. If Tom ………….. his homework last night, she wouldn’t get punished by the teacher now.
A. did B. had done C. has done D. does
15. Nearly 1000 of the world’s bird species are threatened with …………………… .
A. appearance B. protection C. destruction D. extinction
16. It’s true that ……………… rich lead a different life from ……………… poor.
A. the - the B. a - a C. the - a D. X -X
17. Lots of people dream of becoming famous, …………………… ?
A. do they B. aren’t they C. are they D. don’t they
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18. She asked me how long …………………… .
A. I have been waiting B. I had been waiting
C. had I been waiting D. had I been waiting
19. “How tall is Ralph?” “He’s ……………………than you are.”
A. slight tall B. slight taller C. slightly tall D. slightly taller
20. His house looks very large and beautiful. It’s ……………………house.
A. a seven - room B. a seven - rooms C. seven room D. seven rooms
21. I suggest …………………… some money for poor children.
A. raise B. to raise C. raised D. raising
22. This box ……………………for a long time yet.
A. hasn’t been opened B. hadn’t been opened
C. wasn’t opened D. wasn’t being opened
23. Nobody will go there, ……………………?
A. will he B. won’t he C. will they D. won’t they
24. We were worried when we didn’t..………………him for four week.
A. heard B. heard by C. hear from D. heard of
25. Would you please …………………… write on the test book.
A. don’t B. not to C. not D. to not
b. Fill in the blanks with the correct prepositions:
26. Few airports in the Us are as modern as those………….. Atlanta.
27. Phong’s doctor insists that he rest …………… few days.
28. He forgot ………………our asking him to join us.
29. We run ……………petrol and had to walk nearly 2km to the nearest petrol station.
30. She try to prevent the dog ………………running …………….. the road.
[Link] director felt bad about not giving Lee the position that she had sought ...… his firm.
32. If you set ………………that position for too long, you may get a cramp ………………your leg.
33. Sit down everybody. The film is ……………. to start.
c. Write the correct form of the words given in capital letters:
34. The sale of jeans stooped growing because the ……….…economic situation got worse. (WORLD)
35. All passengers must complete a visa form upon ………….……. at airport. (ARRIVE)
36. They had to walk about 500m from the parking lot to the…….…….…… . (ENTER)
37. The bus left the highway and turned into a smaller road ……………….. (WEST)
38. They are listening to the public ………….…….……. (ANNOUNCE)

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39. People can use the telephone to communicate with friends by means of short message
….…….….…… or chatting. (COMMUNICATE )
d. Supply the correct form of the verbs in the brackets:
40. The knife is ………….…….…… because it can’t cut anything. (USE)
41. She has many ………….…….…… projects. (SCIENCE)
42. My teacher ………….………me to take this examination. (COURAGE)
43. The old hotel we used to stay at has been………….…….…… (MODERN)
44. Every week there are two ………….…….…… from Ha Noi to Hue. (FLY)
45. He is one of the most famous …….…….……in the world. (ENVIRONMENT)
46. Artists are ………….…….…people. (CREATE)
47. They………….…….…by designing websites recently. (RICH)
III. READING:
a. Read and circle the best option A, B, C or D to complete the passage:
The use of computers has meant students can study language program (0)… at ... their own
speed when and for how long they went – and no need to (48) …………… about the teacher having a
favorite or doing (49) …………………. another boring lesson. What’s (50) ………………….in the virtual
classrooms of the future the student will (51) …………………. on their headset and be transported
into an imaginary school, choose their class, take the hooks they need off the shelf and (52)
…………………. conversations with other computerized students. They might (53) ………………….
choose to pay a visit to the supermarket or the train station, the bank or the restaurant. At the (54)
…………………. of a button they would be transported to (55) …………………. realistic settings where
they could practice their English, maybe getting a hand (56) …………………. a virtual English
companion. All this, perhaps, at the computer from the corner of their home: no (57) ………………….
to catch the bus to college, or a plane to England.
0 . A. with B. for C. at D. in
48. A. concern B. upset C. trouble D. worry
49. A. still B. for C. yet D. already
50. A. more B. additional C. besides D. moreover
51. A. place B. put C. set D. get
52. A. take B. do C. catch D. hold
53. A. although B. instead C. preferably D. contrary
54. A. force B. hit C. depress D. push
55. A. so B. like C. such D. alike
56. A. with B. to C. from D. for
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57. A. role B. duty C. obligation D. need
b. There is a mistake in each line of the following passage. Find and correct it:
Cycling is both cheap or clean way to travel. The first bicycle Ex: [Link]
was making about one hundred and fifty years ago. At first, bicycles were 58…………
expensive although only rich people could buy them. These early bicycles 59…………
looked very differently from the ones we have today. 60…………
Later, when bicycles became cheaper, many people buy some. 61…………
People started riding bicycles to work and on their free time. Today, 62…………
people use cars more than bicycles; car are much faster and 63…………
you did not get wet when it rains. But some people still prefer to cycle. 64…………
c. Read the passage and fill the suitable word in the blank:
George Smith is 40 years old. He has worked is a factory (0)…for… 30 years. One day he is
told that a new machine has been installed which does his job (65) ……………… . He is no longer
needed. So he has to leave his job – he is made (66) ……………… George has done his (67) ……………to
look for a new job but he keeps getting the same answer– “ No (68) ……………”. There are no jobs
suitable (69) …………… him within reasonable traveling distance of his home.
At his local Job centre he is given a piece of paper to (70) ………………to the Unemployment Benefit
Office. There he is given a card which tells him the day and time each fortnight he must “sign on”.
This means he signs a register stating that he is (71) ………………His unemployment benefit is sent
to him by post every week that he signs on. He (72) …………… the cheque at a post office or bank.
IV WRITING:
a. Rearrange the words to make meaningful sentences:
73. him / to / persuade / his / to / plans / I / change / failed.
………………………………………..……………………………………………….
74. couldn’t / English /, / fluent / got / have / he / if / in / job / Nam / the / weren’t / . /
………………………………………..……………………………………………….
75. a / about / bought / computer / it’s / new / time / we / . /
………………………………………..……………………………………………….
76. could / do / learn / live / think / to / TV / without / you / you / ? /
…………………………………………..……………………………………………….
b. Complete the second sentence, using the word given in brackets so that it has a similar
meaning to the first sentence. Do not change the words given in any way:
77. They suggested banning advertisements on TV.
-> They suggested that…………………………..………………………………..
78. “My brother will get married next month,” James said.
-> James.......................................……………………………………….................
79. You must hand in your report before the end of this month.

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-> Your report………………………………………………………………………
80. The children sang aloud all night. This keep their parents awake.
-> The children sang .................................................................................................
81. They left early because they didn’t want to get caught in the traffic.
-> They left early in order to avoid………………….……………………………..
82. Thank you for helping me. .........................................................................................................
→ It was kind ……………………………………………………………………….
83. Staying at home would be better than going out tonight.
→I’d rather …………………………………………………………………………
84. Mrs. Ha told Ba to carry those books back home.
→ Mrs. Ha had ……………………………………………………………………..

CHUYÊN ĐỀ 15: TỪ CHỈ SỐ LƯỢNG - EXPRESSIONS OF QUANTITY

A. LÍ THUYẾT
I. Những từ mang ý nghĩa là "nhiều"
1. Các từ đi với danh từ đếm được
Many, a large number of, a great many, a majority of, a wide variety of, a wide range of...

Ví dụ:
+ I have many friends but I don't have many close ones.
+ A large number of students are taking the national exam next month.
2. Các từ đi với danh từ không đếm
được Much, a great deal of, a large
amount of... Ví dụ:
+ They spent so much money on gambling that they got into debt
+ We needn't hurry because we have a great deal of time.
3. Các từ đi với danh từ cả đếm được và không đếm được
A lot of/ lots of/ plenty of/ a (large) quantity
of... Ví dụ:
+ I have many/a lot of friends but I don't have many/lots of close ones.
+ We needn't hurry because we have a great deal of/plenty of time
II. Những từ mang ý nghĩa là "một ít (một vài)/rất ít"
1. Các từ đi với danh từ đếm được
a. A FEW (một ít): dùng với nghĩa khẳng định
Ví dụ:
I enjoy my life here. I have a few friends and we meet quite often.
b. FEW (hầu như không): dùng với nghĩa phủ định
Ví dụ:
I feel bored when living here because I have few friends.
2. Các từ đi với danh từ không đếm được
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 a. A LITTLE (một ít): dùng với nghĩa khẳng định
Ví dụ:
We moved to the city with a little money to live on.
b. LITTLE (hầu như không): dùng với nghĩa phủ định
Ví dụ:
He spoke little English, so it was difficult to communicate with him.

Lưu ý
+ FEW/LITTLE: được dùng sau "very/so/too” nhưng A FEW/ A LITTLE thì không.
Ví dụ:
He had too little money to go on a picnic, so he asked his mother for some money
+ FEW/LITTLE: được dùng sau the/ my/his/her/their/ its...
Ví dụ:
At weekend, I often go to the countryside with my little son.
+ A FEW/A LITTLE: được dùng sau "only” khi nó mang ý nghĩa chỉ một chút ít, không
nhiều.
Ví dụ:
She brought only a few things with her when travelling abroad.
III. Sự khác nhau giữa SOME và ANY
Cả "some" và "any" đều có nghĩa là "một vài, một ít".

SOME ANY
- Dùng trong câu khẳng định - Dùng trong câu phủ định và nghi vấn
Ví dụ: Ví dụ:
+ I have some things to do now + I don't have any things to do now.
- Dùng trong câu mời/đề nghị + Do you have any things to do now?
Ví dụ: - Dùng trong câu khẳng định/mệnh đề "if/
+ Would you like some drink? whether" khi nó mang ý nghĩa là “bất cứ"
Ví dụ:
+ You can choose any books you want.
+ If you have anỵ questions, don't hesitate to
ask me.

IV. Sự khác nhau giữa ALL và BOTH

Cả "both" và "all" đều mang nghĩa khẳng định.
BOTH ALL
- Dùng để chỉ cả hai người/vật (cả hai) - Dùng để chỉ từ ba người/vật (tất cả) trở
lên
Ví dụ: Ví dụ:
I tried two hotels near the beach, but both of I tried four hotels near the beach, but all of
them them
are expensive. are expensive.
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 V. Sự khác nhau giữa "NEITHER/EITHER" và “NONE"
Cả "neither/either" và "none" đều mang nghĩa phủ định.

NEITHER/EITHER NONE
- Dùng để chỉ cả hai người/vật đều không... Dùng để chỉ từ ba người/vật trở lên đều
Trong đó: không...
+ Neither luôn dùng với câu khẳng định. Ví dụ:
+ Either dùng với câu phủ định. I have three shirts, but I like none of them.
Ví dụ: Lưu ý:
I have two shirts, but I like neither of them. No + N = none (None được dùng thay cho No +
N khi cụm này được nhắc đến trước nó.)
= I have two shirts, but I don't like either of
them. Ví du: She has many books but I have none.
I have none = I have no books.

VI. Sự khác nhau giữa MOST/MOSTLY/ALMOST

MOST - MOST (hầu hết, hầu như): dùng trước danh từ không xác định
Ví dụ:
+ Most volunteers are high school or college students.
Lưu ý:
Most + N
Most of + the/ my, your, our, his, her, their...
+ N Ví dụ:
+ Most of the volunteers are high school or college students.

MOSTLY MOSTLY (chủ yếu là): dùng như một trạng từ

Ví dụ:
+ The volunteers are mostly high school or college students.
ALMOST - ALMOST (gần như): dùng như một trạng từ bổ trợ cho động từ, tính từ,
danh từ
Ví dụ:
+ I almost finished the exam, but in the end I ran out of time.
"Almost" bổ trợ cho động từ "finished".
+ It is almost 9 o'clock, (Đã gần 9 giờ rồi.)
“Almost" bổ trợ cho danh từ “9 o'clock”.
+ He is almost certain to be late.
“Almost” bổ trợ cho tính từ "certain".

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 - ALMOST (gần như): dùng trước các cụm danh từ bắt đầu bằng các từ: all,
every, no, any, nothing, no one...
Ví dụ:
+ Almost everyone uses the Internet these days.
+ I buy a newspaper almost every day.
+ Almost all of the students passed the exam.
+ I was disappointed because almost no one came to my art exhibition.
+ There's almost nothing in the fridge so I'd better go shopping.

Cách sử dụng của ANOTHER

- "Another" vừa có nghĩa của một tính từ (khác, nữa) vừa có nghĩa của một danh từ (người
khác, cái khác).
- "Another" là một từ xác định thường được sử dụng trước danh từ số ít (singular nouns)
hoặc đại từ (pronouns).
1. Another + danh từ số ít (singular noun)
Ví dụ:
+ I have eaten my cake, give me another. (= another cake)
+ I have just bought another mobile phone.
2. Another + one
Chúng ta sử dụng “another one" khi muốn thay thế cho một danh từ hoặc cụm danh từ đã đề cập
đến trước đó và chúng ta không muốn lặp lại (các) từ đó nữa.
Ví dụ:
+ I have already drunk 2 glasses of water, but I still feel thirsty and I want another one.
+ His window was broken. I think he needed another one.
3. Another + số đếm (number) + danh từ số nhiều (plural noun)
Another có thể được sử dụng trước danh từ số nhiều nếu ở đây có số đếm trước các danh từ hoặc
cụm danh từ. Ngoài ra nếu có sự xuất hiện của các từ như: a couple of, a few,... chúng ta cũng có
thể sử dụng another.
Ví dụ:
+ In another 3 years, I'll be a rich woman.
+ She doesn't want to go back home, so she’ll spend another 5 days in Paris
+ My father was given a couple of days to complete the painting.
4. Another được sử dụng như đại từ (pronoun) "Another" có thể được sử dụng
như một đại từ.
Ví dụ:
I didn't like the red dress, so I took another.
Ở đây: another = another dress
VII. Cách sử dụng OTHER
“Other” được dùng như một tính từ, thường đứng trước danh từ số nhiều (plural nouns), danh từ
không
đếm được (uncountable nouns) và đại từ (pronouns).
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 1. Other + danh từ không đếm được (uncountable nouns)
Ví dụ:
Some music makes people relax; other music has the opposite effect.
2. Other + danh từ số nhiều (plural nouns)
Nếu "another" được sử dụng khi ta nói về một cái khác hoặc thêm một cái, thì trong trường hợp
có nhiều hơn một cái ta sẽ sử dụng "other".
Ví dụ:
We have other rooms for you to choose.
3. Other + ones
Cũng giống như "another one", "other ones" được sử dụng để thay thế cho danh từ hoặc cụm danh
từ mà chúng ta đã đề cập đến trước đó và không muốn lặp lại các từ đó nữa.
Ví dụ:
A: You can borrow my books if it's necessary.
B: Thank you, but I need other ones.

4. Others được sử dụng như đại từ (pronoun)

Chúng ta có thể sử dụng “others" như một đại từ, dùng để thay thế cho "other ones" hoặc "other +
danh từ số nhiều".
Ví dụ:
While some people like package holidays, others don't.
5. Phân biệt "other" và "others"
- Theo sau "other" thường là một danh từ hoặc đại từ.
- Mặt khác "others", bản thân nó là một đại từ và theo sau nó không có bất kì một danh từ nào cả.
Ví dụ:
+ Those jackets don't fit me. Do you have any other jackets?
+ Those jackets don't fit me. Do you have any others?
Về ngữ nghĩa thì cả hai trường hợp đều giống nhau, nhưng các bạn hãy chú ý: sau “other" là
một danh từ số nhiều (jackets) nhưng sau "others" không có bất kì một danh từ nào cả.
Lưu ý: Sự khác nhau giữa THE OTHER - THE OTHERS
- The other: cái còn lại trong hai cái, hoặc người còn lại trong hai người.
Ví dụ:
The Smiths have two bicycles. One belongs to Mr. Smith. The other belongs to Mrs.
Smith.
- The others: những cái còn lại hoặc những người còn lại trong một nhóm có nhiều thứ hoặc
nhiều người.
Ví dụ:
The Smiths have three bicycles. One belongs to Mr. Smith. The others belong to their children.
VIII. Cách sử dụng của EACH/EVERY
1. Dùng với danh từ đếm được số ít
Công thức:
Each/Every + N (số ít) + V (số ít)
Ví dụ:
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+ There are four rooms in my house. Every room is equipped with air-conditionings.
+ Each student must do the work individually.
2. Dùng every với danh từ số nhiều khi có số lượng cụ thể
Ví dụ:
The World Cup is held every four years.
B. BÀI TẬP ÁP DỤNG
Exercise 1: Chọn một trong hai từ thích hợp để hoàn thành mỗi câu sau
l. He doesn't have (many/much) money.
2. I would like (a few/a little) salt on my vegetables.
3. There are (less/fewer) boys than girls in this class.
4. I don't want (some/any) eggs but I want (some/any) cheese.
5. They have given (a large number of/a great deal of) time on training.
6. This jacket costs too (much/many).
7. (Most/Most of) the students know the answer to that question.
8. There (are too many/is too much) traffic on the street at rush hours.
9. He bought (much/many) furniture for her new apartment which she has bought recently.
10. (Some/Some of) the people I work with are very friendly.
11. Both men (was/were) interested in this job in the interview yesterday.
12. There are four books on the table. (Each/All) has a different colour.
13. He has two bookstores. One is in Thac Mo. (The other/Another) is in Phuoc Binh.
14. (Neither/None) restaurant is expensive.
15. Did you take (any/some) photographs when you were on holiday?
16. The news has (many/plenty of) important information.
17. (Neither/Neither of) the restaurants we went to were expensive.
18. Every seat in the theater last night (was/were) taken.
19. The Olympic games are held (every/many) four years.
20. They went from one shop to (another/other).
Exercise 2: Chọn phương án đúng để hoàn thành mỗi câu sau
1. I’m afraid we no longer sell that model of laptop because we had a lot of complaints.
A. so B. such C. enough D. too
2. There was hardly money left in the bank account.
A. no more B. some C. no D. any
3. Gardeners transplant bushes and flowers by moving them from one place to .
A. other B. others C. another D. each other
4. In developed world, there are not jobs left which don’t use computers to carry out many daily
tasks.
A. some B. any C. none D. much.
5. She spent her free time watching TV.

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 A. a few B. most of C. a lot D. most
6. Unfortunately, we've made
A. little progress B. a few progresses C. little progresses D. few progress
7. students in our class is 45.
A. A large amount of B. A lot of C. A number of D. The number of
8. The two cars for sale were in poor condition, so I didn't buy
A. neither of them B. either of them C. each of them D. none of them
9. The pair of jeans I bought for my son didn't fit him, so I went to the store and asked for
A. the other ones B. others ones C. another pair D. another jeans
10. This winter wasn't as difficult as last winter.
A. almost B. nearly C. closely D. just
11. If you book in advance you will certainly have a better table at our restaurant.
A. mostly B. almost C. most D. the most
12. Our village had money available for education that the schools had to close.
A. so little B. such little C. so much D. such much
13. I had a red pen but I seem to have lost it; I think I'd better buy one.
A. the other B. another C. others D. the
14. companies have announced economic losses recently.
A. A large number of B. A several of C. A great deal of D. Plenty of the
15. In life, can make a mistake; we're all human.
A. anyone B. someone C. some people D. not anybody
16. Peter has been studying for almost three years and he will have this degree and return to his
country in
six months.
A. others B. the other C. other D. another
17. John contributed fifty dollars, but ho wishes he could contribute .
A. more fifty dollars B. one other fifty dollars
C. the same amount also D. another fifty
18. In the United States, the states but Hawaii is an island.
A. all of B. neither of C. none of D. no of
19. of transportation has given someone the idea for a new type of toy.
A Mostly forms B. Most every form C. Almost forms D. Almost every form
20. Joanne has only one eye, she lost
A. other B. other ones C. another one D. the other
21. her fiction describes women in unhappy marriages.
A. Many of B. A large number of C. A great volume of D. Much of
22. Is there at all I can help?
A. everything B. anything C. something D. one thing
23. John paid $2 for his meal, he had thought it would cost.
A. not as much B. not so much as C. less as D. not so many as
24. He has money in the bank.
A. a large number of B. lot of C. a lots of D. a lot of
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25. Nuclear engines operate without air and consume fuel than other engines do.
A. much less B. much fewerC. a lot higher D. far more
26. Only three of students in my class are girls, are all boys.
A. the other B. others C. other student D. the others
27. Researchers have discovered 2,000 types of new plants but also say are at risk.
A. many B. much C. the other D. variety
28. There is too bad news on TV tonight.
A. many B. much C. a few D. a little
29. He bought three shirts; one for him and for his children.
A. others B. the other C. another D. the others
30. study hard before an examination.
A. Most the students B. Most of the students
C. Most of students D. Almost students
31. There are several means of mass communication. The newspaper is one. Television is
A. another B. other C. the another D. the other
32. They asked me a lot of questions, I couldn't answer.
A. much of which B. both of them C. neither of which D. most of which
33. Actors and pop stars are known for their extravagant spending habits and end up broke.
A. them all B. many of whom C. many of them D. many of which
34. He had spent time writing an essay on his childhood.
A. a few B. a large number of C. a great deal of D. many
35. The writer has finished his new novel.
A. most of B. most C. all most D. almost
36. Unemployment is a serious problem in the area; there are jobs for the people there.
A. a little B. a few C. few D. little
37. All the boys are good at cooking, but is as good as the girls.
A. either B. neither C. every D. none
38. Scandinavia consists of four countries. One is Denmark, are Finland, Norway and Sweden.
A. others B. the other C. the others Đ. other
39. People usually can get sufficient of the calcium their bodies need from the food
they consume.
A. variety B. source C. amount D. number
40. They have considered all the 100 applications, seem suitable for the position.
A. neither of them B. neither of which C. none of them D. none of which
Exercise 3: Correct mistakes .
1. She had so many luggage that there was not enough room in the car for it.
2. There are such many planets in the universe that we cannot count them.
3. Many hundred years ago, there were many villages and little towns in England.
4. Almost medical doctors have had some training in psychology and psychiatry.
5. Good scientists always cooperate with each others no matter what their nationalities are
6. Tom said that if he had to do another homework tonight, he would not be able attend
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 the concert.
7. In Canada much people speak English because they also came from England many
years ago.
8. We didn't have many knowledge about physics.
9. Neither of the scout leaders know how to trap wild animals or how to prepare them
for mounting.
10. The Earth is the only planet with a large number of oxygen in its atmosphere
TEST 16
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. imitate B. translate C. phrase D. language
2. A. practice B. device C. service D. office
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. handicraft B. lacquerware C. artisan D. pottery
4. A. historical B. embroidery C. authority D. architecture
III. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
question.
5. We spent our last holidays at a camping site, living in a ________.
A. guider B. traveler C. vehicle D. caravan
6. In Binh Ba Island (Lobster Island), there are many beautiful beaches with white sand, clear
water, blue sky, which is ________ for those who love nature and calmness.
A. available B. famous C. good D. suitable
7. They spent two weeks at a fashionable ski ________ in Switzerland.
A. resort B. boarding C. region D. area
8. For people in Cam Thanh Commune near Hoi An, the coconut wetlands provide fisheries, a
beautiful area for ________ as well as an ideal refuge for boats during heavy storms.
A. tourist B. tour C. tourism D. tour guide
9. Nam checked to make sure he had his ________ and passport.
A. ticket B. wallet C. money D. package
10. On most trains there is a ________, where you can eat a snack or something hot.
A. buffet B. bakery C. store D. reception
11. This morning I bought a newspaper and a magazine. _______ newspaper is in my bag but I
don’t know where ________ magazine is.
A. A / a B. A / the C. The / the D. The / a
12. As soon as the ship left the ________ everybody got seasick.
A. seaside B. beach C. harbour D. side
13. Travelling to Ba Mun Island in Quang Ninh, tourists can explore on their own, following
some natural ________ on the island.
A. marks B. roads C. stretches D. trails
IV. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each
of the following questions.
14. We didn’t go out because of the heavily rain.
15. This bed, where he used to rest on, is made of wood.
16. Janet and Betty plays tennis every afternoon with Jack and me.
V. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following
exchanges.
17. Binh: “Do you think tourism helps people in the world understand each other?”
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 Thung: “___________”
A. It is important for people in the world to understand each other.
B. Wars may end when people understand each other.
C. People need sympathy to understand each other.
D. Definitely. Tourism helps people to get to know more about different cultures.
18. Ha: “Is tourism something that only rich people can take part in?” Bich: “___________”
A. Rich people tend to spend luxurious holidays.
B. Not really. So many cheap holidays are being offered these days.
C. Cheap holidays give you a chance to travel to more places.
D. Places of attractions are always full of visitors.
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. I got the teaching job in the Happy Child Charity Centre just by chance.
A. accidentally B. purposefully C. easily D. immediately
20. Every month, the volunteer group go to remote and mountainous areas to help those in
need.
A. empty B. faraway C. crowded D. poor
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. Economically disadvantaged student often drop out of school, choosing a low-paying job to
earn money.
A. leave B. attend C. accept D. reject
22. We are looking for camp helpers who are hard-working, energetic, and able to organise
activities for young children.
A. active B. dynamic C. passive D. reluctant
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.
Water polo is a sport in which two teams in a pool try to score by throwing or pushing a
hollow rubber ball into the opponent’s goal. A player (23)__________ does so scores one point for
his or her team.
A team (24)__________ of a goalie and six field players. The goalie can handle the ball with both
hands, but the field players may use only one hand at a time. Players move the ball by passing it
or swimming (25)__________ it. Each time a team gets the ball, it has thirty five (26)__________ to
try to score. If it does not shoot the ball at the goal with that time, the other team gets the ball.
Men’s games are 28 minutes (27)__________ and are divided into 7-minute quarters. Women’s
matches last 24 minutes and are divided into 6-minute quarters. Water polo originated in
England in the 1870s.
23. A. who B. whom C. whose D. which
24. A. includes B. has C. consists D. receives
25. A. with B. at C. of D. in
26. A. hours B. minutes C. seconds D. quarters
27. A. longer B. lengthen C. length D. long
IX. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer
to each of the questions.
After only 50 minute flight from Ho Chi Minh City, you will set foot on the tropical paradise of
Vietnam and the world: Phu Quoc Island.
The island has a roughly triangular shape with a north-south length of 50km and a west-east
width of 25km. A great part of the terrain is filled with beautiful sandy beaches, but there is a
mountainous region with 99 peaks, among which the Peak of Chua Mountain is the tallest one
at 603 meters. Due to Phu Quoc’s location in the Gulf of Thailand, its climate is sub-equatorial

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 with a temperate weather all year round, making trips to Phu Quoc possible any time in the
year. However, the best time to travel to this island is during the dry season, from November
until March, when the sky is blue and clear and the rains are away.
Phu Quoc is most famous for its the cuisines and a natural wonderful coastline. The most
famous food of Phu Quoc is fish sauce, which has become quite popular all over Vietnam and
the world. Besides, another thing worth trying there is the spicy yet interesting black pepper.
However, the factor that will definitely intrigue you to visit Phu Quoc is its untouched coastline
featuring several heavenly beaches. They have yet to be explored to their full ability, but this
fact might be actually positive as it gives the shores a romantic beauty that you can find in
nowhere else in the world.
28. The word “intrigue” has the closest meaning to ________.
A. attract B. promote C. inspire D. pay attention to
29. According to the passage, Phu Quoc Island ________.
A. has both beaches and mountains B. doesn’t have much tourist attraction
C. has the tallest mountain in Vietnam D. doesn’t have rains all the year round
30. Tourists can visit Phu Quoc anytime in the year thanks to ________.
A. its location by the sea B. its friendly local people
C. its temperate climate D. its dry season
31. What are Phu Quoc’s specialities?
A. red pepper and fish sauce B. black pepper and dried fish
C. red pepper and soya sauce D. spicy black pepper and fish sauce
32. Which of the following statements is NOT true?
A. Phu Quoc Island is located in the Gulf of Thailand.
B. The beaches in Phu Quoc Island have been explored to their full potentials.
C. Phu Quoc’s dry season begins from November and lasts through March.
D. The island is roughly triangular in shape.
X. Rewrite the following sentences using the provided word and keep meaning as that of
the root one.
33. Why don’t you consider our suggestion before making official decision?
→ Why don’t you think ..................................................................................................................
34. Watching TV is not as important as doing homework.
→ Doing homework ........................................................................................................................
35. My friend plays the piano brilliantly.
→ My friend is ..................................................................................................................................
36. I find most of the young men of my own age so boring.
→ I feel ..................................................................................................................................................
XI. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using
the word in brackets.
37. You can’t read so quickly as I can. (more)
→ ..............................................................................................................................................................
38. Thank you for helping me. (kind)
→ ..............................................................................................................................................................
39. Staying at home would be better than going out tonight. (’d rather)
→ ..............................................................................................................................................................
40. Mrs Ha told Ba to carry those books back home. (had)
→ ..............................................................................................................................................................

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 TEST 17
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. although B. ethnic C. there D. gather
2. A. author B. daughter C. taught D. laugh
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. punctual B. flexible C. openness D. specific
4. A. establishment B. derivative C. population D. simplicity
III. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
question.
5. I ________ it to you if you told me earlier.
A. would give B. had given C. will give D. would have given
6. You had your house repaired last month, ________?
A. hadn’t you B. didn’t you C. isn’t it D. hadn’t it
7. The government ________ the earthquake victims with food, clothes and medicine.
A. carried B. offered C. gave D. provided
8. His bad exam results made his parents ________.
A. disappointment B. disappointed C. disappoint D. disappointing
9. “Don’t forget to take ________ your shoes when you are in a Japanese house.”
A. off B. apart C. in D. up
10. The police ordered people to leave the building ________ a bomb threat.
A. in case B. because C. since D. because of
11. You should know ________ a thick good book quickly.
A. to read B. reading C. how to read D. the way for reading
12. She is disappointed at not passing the GCSE examination, but I consider she will ______ it.
A. get over B. fill in C. take after D. turn off
13.I must thank the man from ________ I got the present.
A. who B. whom C. that D. which
IV. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each
of the following questions.
14. They worked very hardly in spite of their old age.
15. The older you are, the worst your memory is.
16. He said that he has done his homework since 7 o’clock.
V. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following
exchanges.
17. Ann: “___________ is it from here to your school?”
Jack: “About 10 minutes’ walk.”
A. How far B. How long C. How often D. How fast
18. Lora: “How do you do?”
Jane: “___________”
A. I am a nurse B. I am doing OK C. I work in a bank D. How do you do?
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. Mother Teresa devoted herself to caring for the sick and the poor.
A. spent B. contributed C. gave up D. dedicated
20. Our top priority is to clean and protect the environment in our neighbourhood.
A. hobby B. job C. preference D. idea
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.

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 21. Volunteering also means getting to meet people with a similar passion.
A. alike B. identical C. common D. distinct
22. Stores everywhere compete to sell their distinctive versions of Christmas cake before the
holiday.
A. different B. various C. similar D. special
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.
Environmental pollution is a term that refers to all the (23)_________ by which man pollutes his
surroundings. Man dirties the air with gases and smoke, (24)________ the water with chemicals
and other substances, and damages the soil with too many fertilizers and (25)________. Man also
pollutes his surroundings in various other ways. Environmental pollution is one of the most
serious problems facing mankind today. Air, water, and soil are necessary to the survival of all
living things. Badly polluted air can cause illness, and (26)_____ death. Polluted water kills fish
and other marine life. Pollution of soil (27)______ the amount of land that is available for
growing food. Environmental pollution also brings ugliness to man’s naturally beautiful world.
23. A. paths B. ways C. streets D. roads
24. A. damages B. provides C. contaminates D. supplies
25. A. pollution B. substances C. pesticides D. dirty
26. A. so B. moreover C. even D. therefore
27. A. grows B. makes up C. increases D. reduces
IX. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer
to each of the questions.
In the early 17th century, most of the southern region of Vietnam was nearly uninhabited and
in the position of Ho Chi Minh City, there was a small village formed with a few residents.
However, thanks to its advantage in location, the town grew both economically and politically.
By the 19th century, this had become a cultural hub of the South as well as an important trading
center of the country.
You might not know that there was a time Saigon was referred to as the Pearl of the Far East.
Sadly, having been through various occurrences and two disastrous wars has stunted the city’s
development. Only after the political instabilities had settled, Saigon recovered miraculously
and maintained its leading position in terms of both the economics and culture. Officially
named as Ho Chi Minh City, Saigon today has 22 districts in total and attracts hundreds of
thousands of tourists annually.
28. The word “occurrences” is closest in meaning to __________.
A. situations B. adventures C. incidents D. affairs
29. What is the best title of the passage?
A. Saigon: Lost and Found
B. Saigon: Then and Now
C. Saigon: Now and Then
D. Saigon: Hub of the South East Vietnam
30. According to the passage, Saigon was __________ in the early 17th century.
A. a financial center
B. an uninhabited region
C. a small village
D. an important city
31. What happened with Saigon in the 19th century?
A. It became popular all over Asia.
B. It became a cultural hub of the South and an important trading center of Vienam.
C. It became the most important trading center in the world.
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 32. Which of the following sentences is NOT true?
A. In the early 17th century, there were only a few residents living on the position of Saigon.
B. The location of Saigon helped the town develop its economy and politics.
C. Saigon was once referred as the Pearl of the Far East.
D. Saigon had recovered and held its leading position before the political instabilities
settled.
X. Rewrite the following sentences using the provided word and keep meaning as that of
the root one.
33. I’ve never had to wait this long for a bus before.
→ This is ...............................................................................................................................................
34. Remember to take note of what the tour guide said.
→ Remember to put ........................................................................................................................
35. It took us more than 3 hours to discover the inner Hanoi.
→ We spent ..........................................................................................................................................
36. No other book is more popular than Dickens’ “David Copperfield”.
→ Dickens’ “David Copperfield” is ...........................................................................................
XI. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using
the word in brackets.
37. Boiling an egg is not difficult. (It)
→ ..............................................................................................................................................................
38. The ancient Egyptians built the pyramids. (were)
→ ..............................................................................................................................................................
39. Cairo is hotter than London. (so)
→ ..............................................................................................................................................................
40. It’s two years since I was last in Hanoi. (for)
→ ..............................................................................................................................................................

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FURTHER PRACTICE
Part 1: Choose the word that best fits each of the blanks in the following passage.
Few people now question the reality of global warming and its effects on the world's climate.
Many scientists (1)_________ the blame for recent natural disasters on the increase (2)_________ the
world's temperatures and are convinced that, more than ever before, the Earth is at (3)_________
from the force of the wind, rain and sun. (4)_________ to them, global warming is making extreme
weather events; such as hurricanes and droughts, even more (5)_________ and causing sea levels all
around the world to (6)_________. Environmental groups are putting (7)_________ on governments to
take action to reduce the amount of carbon dioxide which is given (8)_________ by factories and
power plants, thus attacking the problem at its source. They are in (9)_________ of more money
being spent on research into solar, wind and wave energy devices, which could then replace
existing power stations. Some scientists, (10)_________, believe that even if we stopped releasing
carbon dioxide and other gases into the atmosphere tomorrow, we would have to wait several
hundred years to notice the results. Global warming, it seems, is to stay.
1. A. give B. put C. take D. have
2. A. in B. at C. by D. to
3. A. threat B. danger C. risk D. harm
4. A. Concerning B. Regarding C. Depending D. According
5. A. strike B. strong C. severe D. heavy
6. A. raise B. arise C. lift D. rise
7. A. force B. pressure C. persuasion D. encouragement
8. A. off B. away C. up D. over
9. A. belief B. request C. favor D. suggestion
10. A. because B. however C. despite D. although
Part 2: Read the passage carefully. Then choose the item that best answers each of the
questions below. Circle A, B, C, or D to indicate your choice. (1,0 points)
The invention of the electric telegraph gave birth to the communications industry. Although
Samuel B. Morse succeeded in making the invention useful in 1837, it was not until 1843 that the
first telegraph line of consequence was constructed. By 1860, more than 50,000 miles of lines
connected people east of the Rockies. The following year, San Francisco was added to the network.
The national telegraph network fortified the ties between East and West and contributed to
the rapid expansion of the railroads by providing an efficient means to monitor schedules and
routes. Furthermore, the extension of the telegraph, combined with the invention of the steam-
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driven rotary printing press by Richard M. Hoe in 1846, revolutionized the world of journalism.
Where the business of news gathering had been dependent upon the mail and on hand-operated
presses, the telegraph expanded the amount of information a newspaper could supply and allowed
for more timely reporting. The establishment of the Associated Press as a central wire service in
1846 marked the advent of a new era in journalism.
1. The main topic of the passage is_________.
A. the history of journalism
B. the origin of the national telegraph
C. how the telegraph network contributed to the expansion of railroads
D. the contributions and development of the telegraph network
2. According to the passage, how did the telegraph enhance the business of news gathering?
A. By adding San Francisco to the network
B. By allowing for more timely reporting
C. By expanding the railroads
D. By monitoring schedules and routes for the railroads
3. The author’s main purpose in this passage is to_________.
A. compare the invention of the telegraph with the invention of the steam-driven rotary press
B. propose new ways to develop the communications industry
C. show how the electric telegraph affected the communications industry
D. criticize Samuel B. Morse
4. It can be inferred from the passage that_________.
A. Samuel Morse did not make a significant contribution to the communications industry
B. Morse’s invention did not immediately achieve its full potential
C. The extension of the telegraph was more important than its invention
D. Journalists have the Associated Press to thank for the birth of the communications industry
5. The word “Rockies” refers to_________.
A. a telegraph company B. the West Coast
C. a mountain range D. a railroad company
Part 3: Choose the word that best fits each of the blanks in the following passage. Circle A, B, C
or D to indicate your answer.
Choosing clothes can be difficult. Some people want to be fashionable, but they don’t want to
look exactly (1) ____________ everybody else. Not all clothes are (2) ___________ for work or school,
perhaps because they are not (3) ___________ enough, or simply not comfortable. It is easy to buy the
(4) ___________ size, and find that your trousers are too tight, especially if you are a little bit (5)
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___________. Very (6) ____________ clothes make you fell slim, but when they have (7) ___________ in the
washing machine, then you have the same problem! If you buy light cotton clothes, then they might
not be (8) ____________ enough for winter. If your shoes are not (9) __________, and if you aren’t (10)
____________ for the cold, you might look good, but feel terrible!
1. A. alike B. like C. similar D. same
2. A. fitted B. suitable C. comfort D. equal
3. A. formal B. strict C. uniform D. suited
4. A. false B. mistake C. wrong D. error
5. A. slim B. overweight C. thin D. enormous
6. A. loose B. lose C. loosened D. lost
7. A. lessened B. reduced C. decreased D. shrunk
8. A. warm B. cold C. hot D. cool
9. A. tight B. enclosed C. firm D. waterproof
10. A. worn B. clothed C. dressed D. fitted
Part 4: Read the passage below carefully. Then choose the word or phrase which best
completes each sentence. Circle A, B, C, D to indicate the correct answer.
Herman Melville, an American author best known today for his novel Moby Dick, was
actually more popular during his lifetime for some of his other works. He traveled extensively and
used the knowledge gained during his travels as the basis for his early novels. In 1837, at the age
of eighteen, Melville signed as a cabin boy on a merchant ship that was to sail from his
Massachusetts home to Liverpool, England. His experiences on this trip served as a basis for the
novel Redburn (1849). In 1841, Melville set out on a whaling ship headed for the South Seas. After
jumping ship in Tahiti, he wandered around the islands of Tahiti and Moorea. This South Sea island
sojourn was a backdrop to the novel Omoo (1847). After three years away from home, Melville
joined up with a U.S. naval frigate that was returning to the eastern United States around Cape
Horn. The novel White Jacket (1850) describes this lengthy voyage as a navy seaman.
With the publication of these early adventure novels, Melville developed a strong and loyal
following among reader’s eager for his tales of exotic places and situations. However, in 1851, with
the publication of Moby Dick, Melville's popularity started to diminish. Moby Dick, on one level the
saga of the hunt for the great white whale, was also a heavily symbolic allegory of the heroic
struggle of humanity against the universe. The public was not ready for Melville's literary
metamorphosis from romantic adventure to philosophical symbolism. It is ironic that the novel
that served to diminish Melville's popularity during his lifetime is the one for which he is best
known today.
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1. According to the passage, Melville's early novels were_______.
A. published while he was traveling B. completely fictional
C. all about his work on whaling ships D. based on his travel experience
2. In what year did Melville's book about his experiences as a cabin boy appear?
A. 1837 B. 1841 C. 1847 D. 1849
3. The word "basis" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to
A. background B. message C. bottom D. dissertation
4. According to the passage, Moby Dick is_______.
A. a romantic adventure B. a single-faceted work
C. a short story about a whale D. symbolic of humanity fighting the universe
5. The passage would most likely be assigned reading in a course on ________
A. nineteenth-century novels B. American history
C. oceanography D. modem American literature

IV. WRITING
Part 1: Finish the second sentence in such a way that it means the same as the sentence before
it.
1. Tom arrived late and started complaining.
→ Not only ..........................................................................................................................................................
2. She was sorry that she hadn't applied for the job in the library.
→She regretted ...............................................................................................................................................
3. People used to think that the earth was flat.
→It .........................................................................................................................................................................
4. I'd like to visit India more than any other country in the world.
→ It's India .........................................................................................................................................................
5. People say that the driver was listening to his walkman at the time of the crash.
→The driver ......................................................................................................................................................
6. Thanks to the improvement in export sales, the company has had a successful year.
→Without ...........................................................................................................................................................
7. I'm sorry I didn't go to your birthday party last night.
→I wish ...............................................................................................................................................................
8. Collecting stamps from foreign countries is one of Jane's interests.
→ Jane is ..............................................................................................................................................................
9. They are going to repair our car next week.
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 →We .....................................................................................................................................................................
10. I haven't seen him and I haven't heard him speak either.
→Neither ............................................................................................................................................................
Part 2. Choose the sentence which has the closest meaning to the original one. (1,0 points)
1. The student next to me kept chewing gum. That bothered me a lot.
A. The student next to me kept chewing gum, that bothered me a lot.
B. The student next to me kept chewing gum, which bothered me a lot.
C. The student next to me kept chewing gum bothering me a lot.
D. The student next to me kept chewing gum bothered me a lot.
2. Transportation has been made much easier thanks to the invention of cars. However, cars
are the greatest contributor of air pollution.
A. The invention of cars has made transportation much easier, but cars are among the greatest
contributors of air pollution.
B. Although the invention of cars has made transportation much easier, people use cars to
contribute to the pollution of air.
C. Although the invention of cars has made transportation much easier, cars are the greatest
contributor of air pollution.
D. However easier the invention of cars has made transportation, it is cars that are among the
greatest contributors of air pollution.
3. He was suspected to have stolen credit cards. The police have investigated him for days.
A. He has been investigated for days, suspected to have stolen credit cards.
B. Suspecting to have stolen credit cards, he has been investigated for days.
C. Having suspected to have stolen credit cards, he has been investigated for days.
D. Suspected to have stolen credit cards, he has been investigated for days.
4. The man wanted to get some fresh air in the room. He opened the window.
A. The man wanted to get some fresh air in the room because he opened the window.
B. The man opened the window in order to get some fresh air in the room.
C. The man got some fresh air in the room, even though he opened the window.
D. Having opened the window, the room could get some fresh air.
5. The plan may be ingenious. It will never work in practice.
A. Ingenious as it may be, the plan will never work in practice.
B. Ingenious as may the plan, it will never work in practice.
C. The plan may be too ingenious to work in practice.
D. The plan is as impractical as it is ingenious.
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Part 3: Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first meaning.
Using the word given in block letters, and this word MUST NOT be changed in any way.
1. He recommended me for the position, which was very nice of him. (kind)
It ……………………………………………………………….for the position.
2. It was childish of him not to accept my apologies. (refused)
He ………………………………………………………………. of him.
3. He was born in London fifty years ago. (city)
London ……………………………………………………………….fifty years ago.
4. Can you tell me who the owner of that car is, please? (belongs)
Can you tell me ………………………………………………………………., please?
5. My grandfather died in the early hours. (passed)
My grandfather ……………………………………………………………….night.

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