Bài kiểm tra giữa kì II môn Tiếng Anh lớp 8

BA DINH DISTRICT - HANOI
REVISION FOR THE 2nd MID - TERM TEST
……………….. SECONDARY SCHOOL ENGLISH 8
SCHOOL YEAR 2025 – 2026 A. CONTENTS Topics Language input focus: Units 7-8-9 Phonetics Vocabulary Grammar Environmental Sounds: /bl/ and /kl/ Environmental protection Complex sentences with Protection adverb clauses of time (when/as soon as/after….) Shopping Sounds: /sp/ and /st/ Shopping - Adverbs of frequency (always/usually…..) - Present simple for future events.
Natural disasters Stress in words ending - Types of natural - Past continous tense. in -al and – ous disasters - Words describing natural disasters. B. REFERENCE EXERCISES
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. carbon B. marine C. harmful D. enlarge
Question 2. A. resident B. diverse C. ecosystem D. contest
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in
the position of primary stress in each of the following questions. Question 3. A. permit B. process C. until D. reduce
Question 4. A. invitation B. environment C. participate D. unnatural
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 5. A(n)
is the total amount of greenhouse gases that are generated by our actions. A. carbon footprint B. carbon dioxide C. global warming D. ecosystem
Question 6. Customers shouldn’t use products. A. single-use B. single-used C. singled-use D. single-using
Question 7. Never buy things you don’t need just because they are . A. in sale B. on sale C. off sale D. up sale
Question 8. Lily prefers
at the supermarket to the market. A. shop B. to shopping C. shops D. to shop
Question 9. Amy: “Hello, I’d like to make a complaint about my internet service.” Manager: “ ” 1 A. Thank you for your service
B. I’m sorry to hear that, what is the problem? C. Help yourself
D. Your internet speed is very slow.
Question 10. We’ve already booked our holiday. We to Rome in May. A. are going B. go C. went D. will go Question 11.
happy when he talks to his friend? A. Is always he B. Is he always C. Always is he D. He always is Question 12. My father in the morning. A. hardly ever jog B. hardly ever jogs C. jogs hardly ever D. hardly jogs ever
Read the following announcement and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 13 to 16.
Deforestation is the reduction of trees and forests at an alarming rate. As we know, trees provide us (13)
oxygen, and a lot of raw materials. Moreover, they also help to maintain the temperature of the
earth. It’s common (14)
that it’s cooler and fresher in the area with more trees and forests.
However, people cut down trees and explore violently forests for (15) purposes. This has led to a
rise in the earth’s climate. The temperature is getting higher, the ice in the poles is melting, the sea level is
higher etc. In addition, Forests are home to a large number of wild animals and plants. The destruction of forests has (16)
in the disappearance of animals’ natural habitats, and the shortage of animals’ food. Question 13. A. to B. with C. for D. of
Question 14. A. awareness B. recognition C. reality D. knowledge
Question 15. A. commercial B. commercially C. commerce D. commercialist Question 16. A. led B. resulted C. caused D. affected
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions from 17 to 18.
Question 17: Put the sentences (a-c) in the correct order, then fill in the blank to make a logical text.
Preparing for the final exams was hard. Things didn’t go as I thought. .
a. When I finally got to the exam room, I realized I had forgotten my ID.
b. Even though I studied a lot, I faced some problems.
c. I worked hard and felt sure about the tests. A. c-b-a B. a-b-c C. b-c-a D. c-a-b
Question 18: Choose the sentence that can end the text (in Question 17) most appropriately.
A. I was able to get a temporary ID and finish my exams.
B. I later found out that my exam was changed to a new date.
C. I decided to go home because I couldn’t take the exam.
D. The exam was canceled because of a problem.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 19 to 24
Looking for a convenient and fun place to shop? Check out Circle K, a popular convenience store chain that
is recognized all over the world for its quality products and amazing customer service. With over 16,000
stores worldwide, it's no wonder that Circle K is a (19) among teens and adults alike.
In Vietnam, Circle K is becoming more well-known. (20)
the first international convenience
store chain in the country, it recently celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2018. With over 400 stores in cities 2
like Ha Noi, Ha Long, Ho Chi Minh City, and more, Circle K is the perfect place to grab a snack or (21) some essentials.
At Circle K, the shop attendants are always ready to provide an exciting, enjoyable, and safe shopping (22)
for customers. With a wide selection of quality products, services, and delicious food items,
Circle K has everything you need for a great day out.
The store also offers a loyalty program called Easy Rewards, which (23) customers to earn points for
every purchase made at their stores. These points can be redeemed for discounts on future purchases,
making Circle K an even more attractive option for (24) shoppers.
(Adapted from: https://www.circlek.com.vn/en/about-us/)
Question 19. A. favourite B. hobby C. attraction D. option Question 20. A. Like B. With C. As D. Along
Question 21. A. look up B. set up C. make up D. pick up
Question 22. A. situation B. experience C. status D. activity Question 23. A. lets B. makes C. allows D. tells Question 24. A. usual B. common C. ordinary D. regular
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to
the original sentence in each of the following questions.
Question 25: They travelled across India, and then flew on to Japan.
A. They travelled across India as soon as they flew on to Japan.
B. After flying on to Japan, they travelled across India
C. They didn’t travel across India until they flew on to Japan.
D. After travelling across India, they flew on to Japan.
Question 26: My sister rides his bike to work every day to help protect the environment.
A. My sister rides his bike to work and to help protect the environment.
B. My sister rides his bike to work by helping protect the environment.
C. To go to work by bike every day, my sister helps protect the environment.
D. To help protect the environment, my sister goes to work by bike every day.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is made from the given
cues in each of the following questions.
Question 27: They/ often/ spend/ hours/ bargain/ shop/ for discounts.
A. They often spend hours bargaining and shopping for discounts
B. They often spend hours to bargain and shopping for discounts
C. They often spend hours to bargain and shop for discounts
D. They often spend hours bargain and shop for discounts.
Question 28: Online shopping/ convenient/ it/ sometimes/ disappoint/ quality.
A. Online shopping is convenient, but it sometimes disappoints in quality
B. Online shopping is convenient, but it sometimes disappoint in quality
C. Online shopping is convenient, it sometimes disappoints in quality
D. Online shopping is convenient, and it sometimes disappoint in quality. 3
Read the following sign or notice and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 29: What does the sign say?
A. Dogs are allowed to roam without any rules
B. Dogs must wear muzzles while they are in this area
C. Only some dogs need to wear muzzles here
D. Dogs do not need to wear muzzles in this area.
Question 30: What does the notice say?
Please clean up the kitchen after using it.
A. Just throw away leftovers in the trash
Throw away any leftover food and wash your
B. Throw away leftover food and wash dishes dishes. immediately
This keeps the kitchen clean for everyone.
C. Only clean up if you make a mess
D. You don’t need to clean up if you’re in a hurry.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the following questions from 31 to 36.
Shopping is a necessary part of life which very few people can avoid. Some people go shopping
more regularly than other people to browse products in shops even when they do not have much money.
This is known as window shopping and allows people to plan ahead and save for the things they want to
buy in the future or wait for the items to drop in price. Some people spend a lot of time looking for
bargains while others do not think of the price and are happy to spend a lot. Some people believe that the
more expensive the item, the better the quality, but this is not always true. It is sensible to buy items which
are affordable, but some people use a credit card or borrow money from the bank so that they can buy
the items they really want rather than wait for it.
Sometimes shopping can be stressful when choosing a gift to buy for other people for a special
occasion. It is common to buy a gift voucher so that a friend or loved one can go shopping themselves at
their own convenience. Shopping online is often popular with people who have a busy lifestyle.
People are able to order their necessary and luxury items from the comfort of their own home, or even on
the move. Delivery is usually free and items are often cheaper than in shops on the high street. The only
real problem is that the item description and quality may be more different than what they hoped for. This
could mean the customer may become disappointed with the item they receive and will need to return it at
their own cost. People who go to shops to do their shopping often use self-service payment machines. This
usually saves time as the shopper does not need to join a long queue. However, it can be frustrating when
the machine has a problem and the sales assistant is not always available to help.
Question 31: What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Shopping online is always better than shopping in stores.
B. People have different shopping habits, and each has its own advantages and disadvantages.
C. Shopping is stressful and should be avoided.
D. Bargain hunting is the best way to shop.
Question 32: Which word is CLOSEST in meaning to “bargains” as used in the passage? A. Discounts B. loans C. vouchers D. expenses
Question 33: Which word is OPPOSITE in meaning to “affordable” as used in the passage? A. Expensive B. cheap C. sensible D. convenient
Question 34: Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage?
A. Window shopping helps people plan purchases and save money.
B. Shopping online is always cheaper than shopping in physical stores. 4
C. People sometimes buy gifts like vouchers for others to choose their own items.
D. Self-service machines can save time but may cause frustration when they malfunction.
Question 35: Which is one reason people prefer online shopping?
A. Online shopping guarantees better product quality.
B. Delivery is usually free, and items are often cheaper.
C. Sales assistants are always available online.
D. Customers never have to return items purchased online.
Question 36: Why do some people use credit cards or borrow money to shop?
A. They want to avoid long queues in physical stores
B. They prefer to buy items immediately instead of waiting
C. It helps them find better bargains
D. They do not care about the item’s quality
Four phrases/ sentences have been removed from the text below. For each question, mark the letter A,
B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 37 to 40.
Environmental pollution is one of the impacts of human activities on the Earth. There are four types of
pollution, namely, (37) .
Most of the air pollution results from the burning of fossil fuels, motor vehicles, factories, aircraft and
rockets. (38) . Air pollution also contributes to the greenhouse effect.
Soil pollution is a result of dumping plastic or other waste in the ground and the overuse of chemicals in
growing crops. The long-term effects of soil pollution are contaminated vegetation and the decrease of soil fertility.
Water pollution is a result of dumping pollutants such as oil and other chemicals in rivers, (39) .
Rubbish blockages in rivers can also cause pollution. The effects of water pollution include the destruction of
rivers, lakes and the pollution of groundwater, surface water and seawater.
Noise pollution is caused by loud and annoying sounds of motor vehicles, railway, aircraft and jet
engines, factory machinery and musical instruments. (40) .
Environmental pollution is becoming an increasingly serious problem or threat that needs to be taken care
of as soon as possible, not only for the sake of the environment, but also for the people that live in it.
A. Air pollution, soil pollution, water pollution and noise pollution.
B. This can cause acid rain which damages water, soil and plants.
C. It can cause stress and psychological and health problems for humans such as increased heart rate and hearing damage.
D. Which makes the water unclean or contaminated.
Question 37. ………. Question 38. …………… Question 39. …………. Question 40. ………….. _The end_ 5 PRACTISE TEST 1
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. risk B. campfire C. diverse D. admire
Question 2: A. resident B. ecosystem C. release D. species
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position
of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3: A. instruction B. combination C. conclusion D. destruction
Question 4: A. footprint B. substances C. wildlife D. marine
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position
of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3: The loss of habitat and climate change contribute to the ____ of species. A. Extinct B. exit C. extinction D. extincted
Question 4: Renewable ________of energy are essential for a sustainable future. A. Extinction B. sources C. pollutions D. substances
Question 5: I don’t know the reason ______ he left his hometown. A. What B. where C. that D. why
Question 6: Remember to switch off the lights _________ you go out. A. Before B. after C. until D. while
Question 7: ______Jimmy is naughty, he learns very well. A. Despite B. Until C. Because D. Although
Question 8: You should drive carefully ________ the road is slippery. A. Due to B. while C. although D. because
Question 9: He was talking about the film ______ he saw yesterday. A. How B. who C. that D. when
Question 10: Avoid dumping waste _____ lakes and rivers! A. In B. into C. on D. to
Question 11: We shouldn’t cut _______too many trees. A. In B. on C. down D. out
Question 12: How nice to see you!” – “ _________” A. It’s so kind of you C. So do I B. Nice to see you, too D. Thanks
Read the following announcement and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option
that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 13 to 16. ZOO VOLUNTEERS
The city zoo is looking (13) ____ weekend volunteers. Responsbilities include:
- Answering general questions from (14) ____ zoo visitors.
- Helping (15) ____ programmers, and fee the animals.
- Clean (16) ____ at the end of the day. Question 13: A. in B. for C. at D. behind Question 14: A. a B. an C. the D. X
Question 15: A. education B. educate C. educating D. educational
Question 16: A. down B. in C. up D. forward
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions 17.
a. I hope this letter finds you in good health.
b. We are planning a family reunion next month and would love for you to join.
c. Please let us know if you can make it.
d. It’s been too long since we last caught up
e. The reunion will be at our usual spot by the lake
f. Looking forward to your positive response A. a-b-e-d-c-f B. a-d-b-e-c-f C. a-b-d-e-c-f D. a-d-b-c-e-f Question 18. 6
a. The weather was perfect for a day at the beach
b. We packed our bags with sandwiches, fruits, and cold drinks.
c. As the sun set, we packed up our things and headed home, tired but happy.
d. We spent the day building sandcastles, playing beach volleyball, and swimming in the sea. A. a-b-d-c-e B. b-a-d-e-c C. a-b-c-d-e D. b-a-c-d-e
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that
best fits each numbered blank from 19 to 24.
Have a walk on a beach, listen to the sound of the sea waves, (19) _____ suddenly you see a lot of rubbish on the
beach. Pollution takes away all the (20) ____ of our beaches. I feel really very annoyed when I see plastic bags lying on
the sand, cigarette ends buried in the sand, and soda cans floating in the sea.
There are a lot of things that we can do. (21) ____ we see rubbish, we should do our part in the protecting the land
by picking it up and throwing it (22) ____ dust bins. Moreover, we can form some kind of organzation that helps (23)
____ the beaches. If everyone does their part, the beaches will be a wonderful and beautiful place. We need to start now
(24) ____ the beaches are damaged beyond repair. Question 19: A. or B. but C. and D. so Question 20: A. beauty B. beautiful C .beautifully D. being beautiful Question 21: A. While B. If C. Unless D. Soon Question 22: A. on B. in C. forward D. up
Question 23: A. cleaning up B. clean up C. clean off D. clean off Question 24: A. before B. after C. until D. when
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the original
sentence in each of the following questions.
Question 25: They travelled across India, and then flew on to Japan.
A. They travelled across India as soon as they flew on to Japan.
B. After flying on to Japan, they travelled across India
C. They didn’t travel across India until they flew on to Japan.
D. After travelling across India, they flew on to Japan.
Question 26: My sister rides his bike to work every day to help protect the environment.
A. My sister rides his bike to work and to help protect the environment.
B. My sister rides his bike to work by helping protect the environment.
C. To go to work by bike every day, my sister helps protect the environment.
D. To help protect the environment, my sister goes to work by bike every day.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is made from the given cues in each of the following questions.
Question 27: She/ decide/ come/ party/ though/ she/ not/ like
A. She decided to come to the party eventhough she didn’t like it.
B. She decided to come to the party if though she didn’t like
C. She decided coming to the party though she didn’t like it.
D. She decided to come to the party if though she doesn’t it.
Question 28: Serious/ accident/ happen/ we/ wait/ bus/ yesterday.
A. A serious accident was happening while we were waiting for the bus yesterday.
B. A serious accident happened while we were waiting for the bus yesterday.
C. A serious accident happended when we waited for the bus yesterday.
D. A serious accident was happended when we were waiting for the bus yesterday.
Read the following sign or notice and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer
to each of the following questions.
Question 29: What does the sign say?
A. You are allowed to go into this area anytime you want.
B. You should stay away and not enter this area.
C. This area is used for special events or activities.
D. You are allowed to enter only if you have a special pass or permission 7
Question 30: What does the sign say?
A. Dogs are welcome everywhere and can go anywhere.
B. Dogs are not allowed to enter or be in this area.
C. You may bring dogs here if they are on a leash
D. Only small dogs are allowed in this area.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to
each of the following questions from 31 to 36.
Saving the Environment: One Home at a Time
Pollution can be seen not only throughout the world, but also in our own homes. It comes from household
chemicals, the amount of water people use and the waste people produce and throw away. What can be done to stop this
pollution? Surprisingly, a person can help save the environment by doing simple things.
First, we need to recyle, which allows products to be used over and over again. Recycling can also reduce the
number of trees cut down to produce paper products. It takes very little effort. It is not hard to place plastic and glass
bottles, aluminum cans and paper in a bin. Anyone can do it.
Second, we need to control the amount of water used at home. It can be conserved by taking short showers instead
of baths, repairing leaky faucets, using the dishwasher or washing machine only when fully loaded, or simply turning the
faucet off while brushing your teeth.
Third, we need to reduce waste. We need to recycle whenever possible, but should also try to use this waste
effectively. For example, grass clippings and food scraps can be made into compost for plants. The average person
produces 4.3 pounds of waste every day, but we can reduce that amount by recycling and reusing.
If we do out part in our own homes, we can help keep the planet from becoming more polluted.
Question 31. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Recycling is the only way to help the environment.
B. Reducing water usage and waste are more important than recycling.
C. Individuals can help reduce pollution through simple actions at home
D. Pollution in homes is caused only by household chemicals
Question 32: Why does recycling help to reduce waste? A. Plants need to develop
B. Waste can be recycled and reused
C. A person can do it in his home
D. An average man produces compost for plants.
Question 33: Recylcing can help us ____. A. Never cut down trees
C. produce more paper products B. Place garbage bins easily
D. use products again and again.
Question 34: Pollution is caused from the following sources EXCEPT ______ A. Water in rivers B. water from households C. wastes D. house chemicals
Question 35: The word “It” in paragraph 2 refers to _______. A. Cutting down B. the number C. recycling D. effort
Question 36: The word “effectively” in paragraph 4 OPPOSITE to _____. A. Attractively B. worthlessly C. harmfully D. efficiently
Four phrases/ sentences have been removed from the text below. For each question, mark the letter A, B, C or D on
your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 37 to 40.
Environmental pollution is one of the impacts of human activities on the Earth. There are four types of pollution, namely, (37) _____.
Most of the air pollution results from the buring of fossil fuels, motor vehicles, factories, aircraft and rockets. (38)
____. Air pollution also contributes to the greenhouse effect.
Soil pollution is a result of dumping plastic or other waste in the ground and the overuse of chemicals in growing
crops. The long-term effects of soild pollution are contaminated vegetation and the decrease of soild fertility.
Water pollution is a result of dumping pollutants such as oil and other chemicals in rivers, (39) ____. Rubbish
blockages in rivers can also cause pollution.
The effects of water pollution include the destruction of rivers, lakes and the pollution of grounwater, surface water and seawater. 8
Environmenal pollution is becoming an increasingly serious problem or threat that needs to be taken care of as soon as possible, (40)____.
A. Air pollution, soil pollution, water pollution and noise pollution.
B. This can cause acid rain which damages water, soild and plants
C. Not only for the sake of the environment, but also for the people that live in it.
D. Which makes the water unclean or contaminated. Question 37 Question 38 Question 39 Question 40 PRACTISE TEST 2
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other
three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1: A. mud B. numerous C. thunderstorm D. suddenly Question 2: A. violent B. whistle C. practical D. lightning
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position
of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3: A. develop B. funnel C. damage D. funnel Question 4: A. rescue B. strengthen C. system D. towards
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position
of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 5: The volcanic _____sent plumes of ash and smoke high into the sky. A. Eruption B. outbreak C. burst D. discharge
Question 6: The ____ shook the region, leaving buildings damaged and roads cracked. A. Earthquake B. shock C. tornado D. thunderstorm
Question 7: The hurricane hit the coastal village with incredible force, leaving a trail of __ in its wake. A. Warning B. prediction C. destruction D. property
Question 8: He is good ____ meteorology. A. On B. in C. at D. for
Question 9: How fast _____when the accident happened? A. Were you driving B. did you drive C. would you drive D. were you driven
Question 10: While Steven and Rachel _____ around the Canary Islands, their boat ___. A. Were sailing – sank B. sailed – sank C. sailed – was sinking
D. were sailing – was sinking
Question 11: Indonesia _____ by a powerful 6.9 magnitude earthquake on Friday. A. Was stuck B. was stucking C. stuck D. was stucken
Question 12: There was a heavy rain which supported to _______ the forest fire. A. Put up B. put out C. give out D. give up
Read the following announcement and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option
that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 13 to 16.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE GRADUATION CEREMONY
The school Youth Union would like to announce
- All students of Grade 12 (13) ______ present by 17:00 on Jun 29, 2024.
- Girls are required to wear the traditional (14) ______, while boys must wear white shirts and dark pants.
(15) _____parents need further information, feel free to contact Mr. Cuong at 0356.211.439.
Please contact if you (16) _____ anyone. Question 13: A. must B. have to be C. due to D. going to
Question 14: A. customs B. activities C. cultures D. costumes Question 15: A. Had B. Should C. Were D. Do Question 16: A. brings B. bring C. bringing D. have brought
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions 17.
a. Thank you for your continued support and for being a valued VIP member.
b. Enjoy special benefits like extended warranties and priority customer service. 9
c. We are excited to offer you exclusive access to our latest electronic gadgets
d. Hi, Sarah! Welcome to the VIP club at our electronics store
e. Please reach out if you have any questions or need assistance with your new benefits. A. d-a-b-c-e B. d-c-a-b-e C. d-a-c-b-e D. d-b-c-a-e Question 18.
a. To start using your new phone, first, take it out of the box and charge it fully.
b. Next, turn on the phone by pressing the power button on the side.
c. After that, use the setip guide to connect to your Wi-fi network and sign in
d. Then, explore the settings to change things like brightness and volume.
e. Finally, download any apps you need from the app store. A. a-b-c-d-e B. b-a-c-d-e C. a-c-b-e-d D. a-b-e-d-c
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that
best fits each numbered blank from 19 to 24. Erosion in America
Erosion of America’s farmland by wind and water has been a problem since settlers first put the prairies and grassland
under the plow in the nineteenth century. By the 1930s, (19) _____282 million acres of farmland (20) _____ by erosion.
After 40 years of (21) _____ efforts, soil erosion has accelerated due to new demands (22) _____ on the land by heavy
crop (23) _____. In the years ahead, soil erosion and the pollution problems it causes are likely to replace petroleum
scracity as the nations’s most critical (24) ____ resource problem.
Question 19: A. more than B. more C. less D. than
Question 20: A. damaged B. was damaged C. were damaged D. damages
Question 21: A. conserve B. conservation C. conserving D. conservations
Question 22: A. were placed B. was placed C. which placed D. placed
Question 23: A. produce B. product C. production D. produce Question 24: A. nature B. natural C. nation D. national
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the original
sentence in each of the following questions.
Question 25: I was studying for my exam. My brother was playing video games in his room.
A. I studied for my exam while my brother played video games in his room.
B. While I was studying for my exam, my brother was playing video games in his room.
C. When I was studying for my exam, my brother was playing video games in his room.
D. While I studied for my exam, my brother was playing video games in his room.
Question 26: This morning, I was cleaning the house. My sister was baking a cake in the kitchen.
A. This morning, I was cleaning the house, I was hearing my sister baking a cake in the kitchen.
B. This morning, when I cleaned the house, my sister baked a cake in the kitchen.
C. This morning, while I was cleaning the house, my sister was baking a cake in the kitchen.
D. This morning, I cleaned the house while my sister was baking a cake in the kitchen.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is made from the given cues in each of the following questions.
Question 27: Sometimes / more / one disaster / occur / same time.
A. Sometimes, more than one disaster occurs the same time.
B. Sometimes, more than one disaster occur at same time.
C. Sometimes, more than one disaster occur same time.
D. Sometimes, more than one disaster occurs at the same time.
Question 28: Scientist / can predict / many / the disasters / ahead / time.
A. Scientist can predict many of the disasters ahead of time.
B. Scientists can predict many the disasters ahead of time.
C. Scientists can predict many of the disasters ahead time.
D. Scientists can predict many of the disasters ahead of time.
Read the following sign or notice and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer
to each of the following questions.
Question 29: What does the notice say? 10
A. Restrooms are in the direction shown by this sign
B. The restroom is closed and you cannot use it now.
C. There are no restrooms here or nearby
D. Restrooms are on the other side of this place.
Question 30: What does the notice say?
Students will have Tet holiday from
A. Students will return to school after 8 days of holiday and
February 8, 2025. They will return to prepare for exams.
school on February 15, 2025 to
B. Students’ exams will come when they return to school
prepare for mid-term exams.
C. Students will have to prepare for exams after the holiday.
D. Students will return to school after February 14 and prepare for exams.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to
each of the following questions from 31 to 36. WHAT IS A TSUNAMI
A tsunami is a string of large ocean waves. Some people call it a "wave train" or a "tidal wave." Tsunamis, unlike normal
ocean waves, are not caused by tides. The word tsunami comes from the Japanese. Tsunamis are caused by a sudden,
large motion on the ocean floor. They can be caused by an earthquake under the ocean. Sometimes an underwater
landslide or volcano is the cause. When one of these things happens, the energy passes through the ocean water. Just like
the ripples from a rock being thrown into a pond, the energy released by one of these motions spreads out in all directions.
The energy can travel many miles away. Tsunamis move at high speeds. Most tsunamis happen in the Pacific Ocean. In
the deep waters, a tsunami may travel 450 miles per hour. Out in the ocean, a tsunami may be hard to see. As it comes
close to shore, its speed slows down. The height of the wave builds. The tsunami may suddenly rise into a wave ten to one
hundred feet high. These large waves are a disaster for coastal regions and people living there. Tsunami warning
networks alert people living along coastlines in the Pacific Ocean. When a warning is sounded, people can move away
from the coast to higher ground. The wavelength can be as long as 150 miles. This means the time (wave period) between
the giant waves is long, too. Giant waves on shore can last for hours or even days after the earthquake or other disturbance.
Question 31: What is the main idea of the passage?
A. How tsunamis are formed and their impact B. How tides affect the ocean
C. The history of the word “tsunami”
D. How earthquakes destroy coastal cities.
Question 32: Which word has the same meaning as “disaster” in the text? A. Warning B. Tragedy C. Motion D. Ground
Question 33: Which word is the OPPOSITE of “shallow” as used in the text? A. High B. Deep C. Slow D. Low
Question 34: Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the text?
A. Most tsunamis happen in the Pacific Ocean
B. Tsunamis are caused by tides
C. Tsunamis can travel at high speeds in deep water
D. People are wanered about tsunamis through special networks.
Question 35: What usually causes a tsunami to form?
A. High tides on the ocean surface
B. Large movements on the ocean floor
C. Strong winds blowing across the sea D. Ripples causes by boats
Question 36: Why are tsunamis hard to see in the middle of the ocean? A. They travel too slowly
C. Their speed makes them invisible
B. Their height is low in deep water
D. The ocean water blocks the waves
Four phrases/ sentences have been removed from the text below. For each question, mark the letter A, B, C or D on 11
your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 37 to 40.
Vietnam usually has a dozen storms every year from June through the end of November. November 2nd, 1997, however,
(37) ______ . Linda was the worst typhoon in Southern Vietnam over 100 years. (38) _______ , Linda strengthened as it
moved westward. (39) ______ . Over 300p people were reported lost and died. Ca Mau province, suffered a direct hit by
the storm, had the most damage. Gusts and heavy rainfalls caused flooding, destroyed crops, damaged about 200,000
houses and left about 383,000 people homeless. Linda later struck Thailand, (40) _____ . The storm also affected
Myanmar, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Cambodia to a lesser degree.
A - causing flash flooding and at least 164 deaths
B - Formed in the sea of the Philippines
C - was an unexpected day when the major storm Linda raged in the South
D - Later, it struck extreme Southern Vietnam with winds of 100 kilometres an hour Question 37 Question 38 Question 39 Question 40 12