ĐỀ ÔN TẬP HK 1

Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of
stress in each of the following questions.
Question 1.
A. chemical B. precaution C. electric D. destruction
Question 2.
A. information B. technology C. community D. activity

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word in
each of the following questions.
Question 3. She was very envious of her brother's success.
A. glad B. happy C. jealous D. common
Question 4. Vietnamese peasants have the reputation of being very friendly people.
A. traditional B. generous C. peace D. hospitable

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete

each of the following exchanges.
Question 5. - Linda: “What a beautiful dress you are wearing, Mary!"
- Mary: "___________.”
A. Thanks. It's nice of you to say so.
B. I'm glad to say so.
C. It's not good.
D. Not at all.
Question 6. - Lan: "Why don't we go camping this weekend?"
- Nga: “____________”
A. That's a fine day. C. You're welcome.
B. That's a good idea. D. Here you are.

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.
Question 7.
A. naked B. looked C. edited D. decided
Question 8.
A. units B. groups C. desks D. lessons

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions
Question 9. Our friends were very____ about the football match last night.
A. amused B. amazed C. excited D. surprised
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Question 10. It is _____ in the city than it is in the country
A. noisily B. more noisier C. more noisy D. noisier
Question 11. The English summer camp in Singapore is very interesting, _______it's too expensive
for us.
A. because of B. such C. in spite of D. but
Question 12. You.................. use your mobile phone on the plane.
A. must B. mustn’t C. have to D. don’t have to
Question 13. The water clock was made by the Chinese______ the 11th century.
A. in B. on C. at D. to
Question 14. Newton used________science books when he was a boy.
A. read B. reading C. to reading D. to read
Question 15. Don't put too__________sugar in the orange juice. It's not good for your health.
A. few B. much C. a little D. many
Question 16. ______ Prime Minister will give a speech this afternoon
A. A B. An C. The D. 0
Question 17. Laura fell asleep during the lesson ______ she was tired.
A. so B. but C. because D. although
Question 18. At this time yesterday, while I____a book, my sister________to music.
A. read/ was listening C. was reading/ listened
B. was reading/ was listening D. read/ listened

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word in
each of the following questions.
Question 19. Ethnic peoples in the mountains have a simple way of farming
A. minor B. basic C. insignificant D. complicated
Question 20. She was always very hard-working at school.
A. studious B. learned C. lazy D. attentive

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each
of the following questions

I am sure you have heard about global warming. Global warming may make the sea level become
higher. Do you know why? It is because global warming causes the earth to be warner and this in turn
makes glaciers melt.
What is a glacier? It is a large sheet of ice that moves very, very slowly. Some metling glaciers add
more water to the ocean. Higher temperatures also make water expand. When water expands in the
ocean, it takes up more space and the level of the sea rises.

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Coastal flooding could cause salt water to flow into areas where salt is harmful, threatening plants and
animals in those areas. Leaders of all nations around the world are in the fight against global warming
but "change only happens when individuals take action".

Question 21. Global warming may make the level of the sea become______.
A. hotter B. higher C. lower D. warmer
Question 22. How fast does a glacier move?
A. Very rapidly. B. Very fast. C. Very quickly. D. Very slowly
Question 23. Why does water expand, according to the passage?
A. Because of higher temperatures.
B. Because of leaders of all nations around the world.
C. Because of individuals
D. Because of plants and animals.
Question 24. What will be threatened if salt water flows into areas where salt is harmful?
A. Rivers in those areas.
B. Trees and animals in those areas.
C. Glaciers in those areas.
D. Buildings in those areas.
Question 25. Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE, according to the passage?
A. Leaders of many countries in the world are fighting against global warming.
B. A glacier is a large sheet of ice that moves very fast.
C. Global warming may make the sea level become higher.
D. Water expands because of higher temperatures.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or to indicate the correct answer that best
fits each of the numbered blanks.

I live in a small village called Northville. There are about 2000 people here. I love the village (26)
________ it is very quiet and life is slow and easy. The village is always clean; people look (27)
________ it with great care. The air is always clean, too. People are much more friendly here than in a
city because everyone (28) ________ the others, and if someone has a problem, there are always people
who can help.

There are only a few that I don’t like about Northville. One thing is that we have not got many things to
do in the evening; we haven’t got (29) ________ cinemas or theaters. The other thing is that people
always talk about (30)_______, and everyone knows what everyone is doing. But I still prefer village
life to life in a big city.

Question 26.
A. so C. although D. because B. but
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Question 27.
A. for B. at C. up D. after
Question 28.
A. knows B. know C. knew D. is knowing
Question 29.
A. little B. some C. any D. few
Question 30.
A. others B. other C. another D. one other

Complete the second sentences using the words given in brackets

Question 31. Mr Lam was very busy; however, he spent the whole day at the La Mat Village festival.
Although…………………………………………………………………..............……

Question 32. Lan started studying English five years ago and she still studies it.
Lan has…………………………………………………………………….................………

Question 33. You are advised not to wear shorts when going to pagodas.
You should not ………………………………………………………………………………

Question 34. My house is smaller than your house.

Your house .……….……….……….……….……….………………………….…………

Question 35. The girl worked hard. Her stepmother wasn’t happy. (ALTHOUGH)
………….……………………………………………

Question 36. I was watching Da Nang Fireworks Festival on TV, and at that time the power went out.
(WHILE)
The power ……………………………………………………………………………

Question 37. It is raining, so we won’t have practice today. (SINCE)

……………………………………………………………

Question 38. The sun rises in the morning after a rooster crows very early. (BEFORE)
…………………………………………………………………………………………

Question 39. I failed the quiz in math; there fore, I have to stay for tutoring. (BECAUSE)
……………………………………………………………………………………..

Question 40. You need to study a lot of new words to do well on the quiz. (SO THAT)
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