Bài tập trắc nghiệm - English Practice | Trường Đại học Vinh

Choose the word which has different sound in the part underlined.
1. A. wanted B. washed C. danc D. help ed ed
2. A. goes B. watches C. miss D. brush es es
3. A. come B. mother C. open D. some
4. A. mention B. question C. ac D. educa tion tion
Put the verbs in brackets into the correct form.
1. Maria_______ (learn) English for two years.
2. Linda is a teacher. She_______ (teach) for ten years.
3. Where's John? He_______(listen) to a new CD in his room.
4. Look! That boy_______ (run) after the bus. He_______ (want) to catch it.
5. She__________(go) out since 5 a.m.
Change the following sentences into passive form.
1. My father waters this flower every morning.
2. John invited Fiona to his birthday party last night.
3. Her mother is preparing the dinner in the kitchen.
4. We should clean our teeth twice a day.
5. Some drunk drivers caused the accident in this city.
Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the
blank space in the following passage. Gherkin
The Gherkin is one of several modern buildings that have been built over the years in a
historic area of London. The (1)__________ skyscraper was built in 2004, and its
unique, and energy-efficient design has won the Gherkin many (2)__________. The
cigar-shaped structure has a steel frame (3)__________circular floor planes and a
glass facade with diamond-shaped panels. The building's energy-saving (4)__________
allows the air to flow up through spiraling wells. The top of the tower, (5)
__________visitors find an open hall covered by a glass conical dome, is even more
spectacular. From here you have great views over the city.
1. A. 41 stories B. 41-stories C. 41-story D. story-41
2. A. awards B. rewards C. stories D. achievements 3. A. of B. with C. at D. in
4. A. machine B. machines C. system D. systems
5. A. where B. at where C. from where D. there
Read the following passage and do the tasks below
Lan lives on the outskirts of a city in Viet Nam. Three years ago, her neighborhood was
very clean and beautiful, with paddy fields and green trees. However, in the last two
years, some factories have appeared in her neighborhood. They have caused serious
water pollution by dumping industrial waste into the lake. The contaminated water has
led to the death of aquatic animals and plants. Also, tall buildings have replaced the
paddy fields. More people use cars and motorcycles. Poisonous fumes led to serious air pollution.
* True – False statements (Write T or F)
____ 1. Thirty years ago, her neighborhood was very clean and beautiful, with paddy fields and green trees.
____ 2. The factories have caused serious water pollution by dumping industrial waste into the lake. * Choose the correct answer
1. What have appeared in the last two years?
A. paddy fields B. some factories C. green trees D. water pollution
2. What has led to the death of aquatic animals and plants?
A. poisonous fumes B. tall buildings
C. contaminated water D. air pollution
I. Choose the letter A, B, C or D the word that has the underlined
part different from others. 1. A. thermal B. earthquake C. although D. death 2. A. climate B. victim C. extensive D. volcanic 3. A. volcano B. tornado C. historical D. homeless 4. A. bury B. destructive C. dump D. rubbish 5. A. disaster B. cause C. poison D. scatter
II. Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the following sentences
1.The last typhoon resulted ___________ terrible loss of lives. A. in B. on C. for D. of
2. English is the ___________ language of many countries such as the US, the UK, and Australia. A. international B. usual C. popular D. official
3. Poisonous ___________ from factories can kill a lot of wildlife animals. A. things B. animals C. chemicals D. nations
4. People in the flooded area have ___________ to a safer place. A. evacuating B. been evacuated C. evacuated D. evacuate
III. Put the verbs in the blanket into the correct form
1. The pollution water results in the _________ of many aquatic animals and plants. (DIE)
2. My friend and I are going to give a presentation about our ____________________ problems. (ENVIRONMENT)
3. Both Chinese and English are __________________ languages in Vietnam. (OFFICIAL)
4. People should become familiar with the guidelines for ____________ because
natural disasters can force them to leave their homes. (EVACUATE)
5. Natural disasters can be very ____________ . (DESTROY)
IV. Read the following passage, and answer the questions that follow
On April 30, 2018 the Pu’u ‘O’o crater on Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano, suddenly collapsed.
It was the starting point for the volcano’s months long eruption, which went on to
produce 320,000 Olympic-sized swimming pools’ worth of lava that transformed the
landscape and ultimately destroyed 700 homes.
A volcanic eruption occurs when hot materials from the Earth's interior are thrown out of
a volcano. Some eruptions are terrible explosions that throw out huge amounts of rock
and volcanic ash and can kill many people. Some are quiet outflows of hot lava. Several
more complex types of volcanic eruptions have been described by volcanologists.
These are often named after famous volcanoes where that type of eruption has been
seen. Some volcanoes may show only one type of eruption during a period of activity,
while others may show a range of types in a series.
1. When did the Pu’u ‘O’o crater on Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano collapse?
___________________________________________________________
2. How many houses did the volcanic eruption in Hawaii demolish?
____________________________________________________________
3. When does a volcanic eruption occur?
____________________________________________________________
4. Do all volcanoes display only one type of eruption during a period of activity?
____________________________________________________________
V. Read the following paragraph and complete it with one suitable word in each blank
Canada is an officially bilingual country, with two official _________ (1): French and
English. French speaking Canadians take a much smaller percentage of the population,
and more _________ (2) 90 per cent of them live in Quebec – the only province where
French is the language of daily life. 3.8 million Quebecers can only speak French,
_________ (3) another 3.2 million can speak French and English. Together those
groups comprise basically the entire provincial population. Canadians who speak
neither English _________ (4) French as their first language are sometimes called
Allophones, and the majority of these people are either immigrants or their children.
VI. Rewrite the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning with the first one
1. Air pollution can cause breathing problems.
Breathing _____________________________________________________
2. Study hard or you won’t pass the exam.
If ____________________________________________________________
VII. Write full sentences using the suggested words and phrases
1. If/ I/ be/ you/ I/ buy/ that house.
______________________________________________________________
2. The last/ time/ he/ speak/ his father/ be/ two months ago.
______________________________________________________________
V. Rewrite the following sentences
1. Mr Quang works in a noisy environment. His hearing becomes worse.(if)
- ……………………………………………………………………………………………….
2. I can’t tell you unless you tell me what’s wrong.(if)
- ……………………………………………………………………………………………….
3. Acid rain is dangerous. Trees’ leaves are damage. ( because of )
- ……………………………………………………………………………………………….
4. Fossil fuels such as coal or oil are burned. Acid gases are produced. (so)
- ……………………………………………………………………………………………….
5. Eating too much sugar can result in health problem. (lead to)
- ………………………………………………………………………………………………..
6. David had gone home before we arrived.
- After ……………………………………………………………………
7. We had lunch then we took a look around the shops.
- Before …………………………………………………………………
8. The light had gone out before we got out of the office.
- When………………………………………………………………
9. After she had explained everything clearly, we started our work.
- By the time …………………………………………………………
10. My father had watered all the plants in the garden by the time my mother came home.
- Before …………………………………………………
VI. Change these sentences into passive voice.
1.The company will give him some money when he retires
- When he retires, he ………………………………………………
2. They took it back to the zoo.
- It ……………………………………………………………………………
3. Someone picks the fruits everyday.
- Fruits………………………………………………………………………..
4. Does the girl do the housework?
- ………………………………………………………………………………?
5. They don't drive out the cattle to the field in the winter.
- The cattle…………………………………………………………………….
6. Does machine do most of the farm work?
- ……………………………………………………………………………….?
7. The girl did not give me the money.
- I ………………………………………………………………………………..
- The money ……………………………………………………………………. 8. Nobody told me the story.
- I ………………………………………………………………………………..
- The story ………………………………………………………………………
9. Some people think he is a dangerous criminal.
-………………………………………….………………………………………….
-………………………………………….………………………
10. The teacher gave each of us two exercise books.
-………………………………………….………………………………………….
-………………………………………….…………………… I. Phonology (1pt).
a. Choose the words that has the underlined pronounced different from the others (0,5pt)
1. A. looked B.watched C. carried D. stopped
2. A. comment B. equip C. develop ment D. improve ment ment
b. Choose one word that has a different stress position from the others(0,5pt)
1. A.advise B.beauty C.picture D.postcard
2. A.scissors B.object C.wardrobe D.transmit
II. Choose the best word or phrase that completes each unfinished sentence. (2pts)
1. Thank you ________ inviting me to the rice-cooking festival. A. for B. at C. to D. of
2. Nga showed Nhi where ________ tickets.
A. get B. to get C. getting D. got
3. It’s too cold outside. Would you mind ________ the window?
A. close B. closed C. closing D. to close
4. The printer isn’t working. Have you turned it ________ yet? A. on B. off C. up D. down
5. The heads of four American presidents are ___into the rock at Mount Rushmore.
A. painted B. built C. seen D. carved
6. Eight hundred years ago, Christmas songs ________ performed for people in towns and villages.
A. are B. were C. will be D. have been
7. In the fire-making contest, the fire is made in the ________ way. Powered By Play Unmute Loaded: 1.18% Fullscreen
A. traditional B. tradition C. traditionally D. traditionalism
8. “Do you want to visit Dien Bien Phu, Linda?”– Nam asked Linda _______ to visit Dien Bien Phu.
A. if she wanted B. if he wanted C. if she wants D. if he wants
III. Read the following passage then answer the questions bellow. (2,5 marks)
People usually give each other gifts at Christmas. Christmas is coming soon. Mr and
Mrs Smith have already bought gifts for their children. They will give them their parcels
on Christmas morning. Tom and Mary have presents, too. Their eldest brother, Jim, is
working overseas.They have already posted him a Christmas card. Jim will not be at
home this Christmas. The others have bought for him. His presents were sent some
weeks ago, so that he would have them by Christmas. Questions:
1. What do people usually do at Christmas?
……………………………………………………………….
2. Have Mr and Mrs Smith already bought gifts for their children when Christmas comes?
……………………………………………………………….
3. When will they give them their gifts?
……………………………………………………………….
4. Where is Tom and Mary’s eldest brother working?
……………………………………………………………….
5. Were Jim’s presents sent some weeks ago?
……………………………………………………………….
IV. Rewrite the following sentences using the beginning (2.5marks)
1. “ Do many tourists visit Sapa every year?” Nga asked Hoa
→ Nga asked Hoa ……………………………………………………
2. Ba said “ I’m going to the bookshop”
→ Ba said that……………………………………………………………
3. They repaired this road in 2009.
→ This road…………………………………………………………………
4. Could you open the window, please?
→ Would you mind ………………………………………………?
5. The telephone was invented by Alexander Bell
→ Alexander Bell……………………………………….
V. Listen to the passage then fill in the gaps (2,0pts)
Last Tuesday Dick went to Bristol. The train got into Temple Mead at (1)……….. Rose,
his close friend (2)……….. him outside the station. First, they went to a small café to (3)
………….. a cup of coffee. Then they walked around for a while, and finally (4)
………….. to Rose’s house. They had a lovely lunch. Dick met Rose’s mother (5)……….
later her two children (6)………………..they went home from school. In the evening, he
went to see a very (7)…………………………..film with Rose’s family. After the show, he
(8)………. goodbye to them and left for London.