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FINAL TERM 1 REVISION (G9) Drill 2
Exercise 1: Choose the best answer to complete each of the sentences below.
1. I almost missed my flight ________ there was a long queue in the duty-free shop. A. although B. since C. despite D. because of
2. I want to be well-groomed ________ other people think nice things about me. A. in order to B. so as not to C. so that D. as soon as
3. ________ she is young, she is very independent. A. Although
B. Because C. In order that D. In spite of
5. ________ he had finished his studies, he went to America.
A. While B. Before C. After D. Until
6. You’ll never guess what happened ________ I left my room. A. as long as
B. as soon as C. while D. as far as
7. ________ they’re expensive, they last forever and never go out of style.
A. When B. As soon as C. Even though D. Because
8. She went back to live with her mother ________ she did not earn enough money to live in her own house. A. although B. so that
C. in order to D. because
9. They were driving to Dallas ________ they caught an accident.
A. when B. while C. before D. as soon as
10.________ she was asleep, thieves broke in and stole her handbag.
A. In order that B. Although C. Because of D. While
11.The museum has a superb collection of ancient ________________ from Nubia. A. artefacts B. leather
C. presence D. beads
12.Our aim is to make the performing arts, museums and our ________ accessible to all. A. love
B. patriotism C. heritage D. status
13.I have ten pictures and eight pieces ________ sculpture on exhibition. A. of
B. on C. in D. for
14.David Ferris’s father was a bank manager living ________ the outskirts of the Lancastrian town of Preston. A. of
B. on C. in D. at
15.All people should join hand in protecting the environment ___ we can gain better health.
A. in order that B. when C. because D. even though
16.____we were waiting, a woman with a phone on her hand asked us what we were doing. lOMoAR cPSD| 47886956
A. That B. In order that C. While D. Although
17.The bus ________ up passengers outside the airport. A. hits B. sends C. lays D. picks
18.After visiting Van Phuc village, they came ________ to their hotel for lunch. A. at B. up C. down D. back
19.French bakers are fighting for the traditional baguette to be given UNESCO World Heritage ________ . A. site B. status
C. admission D. recognition
20.The government has done nothing to resolve the ________ over nurses’ pay. A. conflict B. fight C. crash D. war
21.They see the outdoors as a ________ activity, not a job opportunity. A. exhausted B. international C. recreational D. volunteering
22.Savannah is one of the best ________ cities for job growth. A. part B. whole
C. full D. medium-sized
23.The railway station was criticized for its lack of disabled ________.. A. facilities B. system
C. schedule D. preparation
24.About 85 per cent of city ________ breathe heavily polluted air. A. villagers B. livers
C. dwellers D. members
25.Dublin was a very different place in those days, like a village, not the wonderful __city it is now.
A. rural B. cosmopolitan C. reliable D. pleasant
26.We are ______ a survey to find out what our customers think of their local bus service. A. affording
B. indicating C. considering D. conducting
27.We are looking for someone who is ________ and hard-working. A. hopeful B. lacked C. reliable D. smooth
28.It is difficult to ________ the exact cause of the illness.
A. attract B. forbid C. take D. determine
29.Sacramento’s central location and low cost of living make this place a________city. A. fabulous
B. forbidden C. poor D. determining
30.How can we encourage people to get along with each other in this ________ society?
A. considerable B. multicultural C. rural D. crashing
31.Some workers can only afford homes outside ________ areas. A. outskirts B. rural
C. growing D. metropolitan
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33.Every time I fly to the United States, I get really bad ________.
A. asthma B. jet lag
C. confusion D. recreation
34.These factors contribute ________ making city life more difficult for its residents. A. in B. with C. to D. on
35.Tower blocks from the 60s and 70s could be ________ after Grenfell Tower fire. A. got down
B. let down C. turned down D. pulled down
36.The trip to the National Gallery has been ________ until next Friday.
A. put off B. looked into
C. turned up D. found out
37.The street food in Hoi An is delicious and ________. A. available
B. fabulous C. affordable D. fascinating
38.Life in Ho Chi Minh City is ________ than we thought at first.
A. far the busier B. the more busier C. much more busy D. much busier
39.Of the cities we surveyed, Singapore was ____the worst rated by its residents for culture. A. a bit B. a lot C. much D. by far
40.Did you forget your purse ________ purpose so you wouldn’t have to pay? A. on
B. of C. in D. for
41.He was sentenced to ten years in prison on charges of drug ________ . A. charging B. stealing
C. trafficking D. trading
42.In recent years, there has been thousands of victims of sexual and physical ________. . A. sentence B. crime C. abuse D. conduct
43.Harrison’s greatest attribute is his ability to work ________pressure.
A. within B. under C. in D. on
44.My parents always criticize me for not getting good grades at school. I wish they put themselves in my ________. .
A. pants B. legs C. hands D. shoes
45.He wondered ________ to tell the news to his parents. A. why B. how C. what D. which
46.He ________ a bachelor’s degree in computer information systems in 1951.
A. forced B. sent C. took D. gained
47.“You must come to my party,” she told me.
A. She told me I come to her party. B. She told me to come her party.
C. She told me I had to come to her party.
D. She told me I came to her party.
48.Studies show that having good conflict ____ skills is associated with various positive outcomes.
A. resolutional B. resolving C. resolve D. resolution
49.For most of us, however, positive thinking and ________ can be learned. A. self-awareness
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50.He asked her to marry him but she ________.
A. carry him out B. turned him down C. took him out D. let him in
51.The cost ________ living in Singapore is higher than any countries in South East Asia. A. for
B. on C. of D. in
52.I met James in a restaurant on Friday and he said that he had seen Caroline there ______. A. the day before B. this day C. today D. that day
53.Jane said that she ________ come and look after the children the following day. A. can
B. will C. could D. should
54.The weather was ________ in England than in Spain last week.
A. most warmer B. by far warmer C. more warmer D. much warmer
55.________ all our efforts to save the school, the authorities decided to close it.
A. Since B. Despite
C. Although D. Because
56.He still doesn’t know ________ his budget when living alone in the city.
A. when to manage B. how to manage
C. where to manage D. what to manage
57.The children were acting ________ the story of the birth of Jesus. A. out B. on C. down D. at
58.Stern insisted that she come downtown so that he could explain this to her ________. . A. face B. direct C. indirect D. face to face
59.Youngsters love to eat from street ________ for the cheap price.
A. vans B. vendors C. trucks D. business
60.Ben ________ a lot in his job but now, since his promotion, he doesn’t. A. used travel B. used to travel
C. used to traveling D. is used to traveling
61.I wish I ________ find the time to do more reading. A. may
B. will C. could D. can
62.When I see the kids playing football, I almost wish I ________ their age again. A. was
B. am C. would be D. could be
63.Where ________ before you moved here?
A. did you use to live B. did you used to live C. used you to live D. do you use to live
64.The limestone formation of Thien Duong Cave is more _____ than that of Phong Nha Cave. A. spectacular
B. probable C. geological D. sight-seeing
65.During Perfume Pagoda festival, a large number of ________flock to the pagoda to pray for
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66.In the 17th century, the Viet people ________ the temple tower, calling it Thien Y Thanh Mau Tower.
A. put on B. looked for C. got into D. took over
67. The police caught the thief ________ the corner of Cascade and Plum Streets.
A. under B. at C. on D. in
68.If there is a mechanical problem, we suggest ________ the manufacturer directly.
A. contact B. to contact C. contacting D. to contacting
69.It is ________ that the best time to visit Hanoi is September. A. believed B. worth
C. rumored D. wondered
70.It ________ that Po Nagar Cham Towers were built in the 8th century. A. considered
B. was considered C. has considered D. considers
71.I suggest you ________ Ha Long Bay. It’s very picturesque.
A. to visit B. visiting C. visited D. should visit
72.Jacqui was pleasantly surprised ________.
A. to get a B for history B. if she gets a B for history
C. for getting a B for history C. getting a B for history
73.It can be difficult __________ to talk to teenagers nowadays.
A. with parents B. for parents C. to parents D. of parents
74.It’s careless ________to let your children play with fire.
A. to you B. with you C. of you D. for you
75.My dad was glad ________ his best friend again after 20 years.
A. meet B. meeting
C. of meeting D. to meet
76.She was fully aware ________.
A. that he did not like her
B. of he did not like her
C. for his dislike her. D. him not to like her
77.________ to think of doing it like that. A. You were clever
B. It’s clever for you C. It was clever of you
D. It’s clever that you
78.She was ________ the news of his death. He was so young! A. shocked to hear
B. pleased to hear C. relieved to hear D. annoyed to hear
79.Susan was sorry ________ A. to lose her temper
B. that losing her temper C. for lose her temper
D. that she’d lost her temper
80.It was necessary ________ this question as soon as possible.
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81.Vietnamese prefer riding motorbikes ________ walking to work. A. to B. for
C. than D. rather than
82.It is hard ________ us to persuade him to believe what we said. A. to B. of C. for D. with
83.A lot of ________ were built to solve the traffic jam problem at intersections.
A. trams B. flyovers C. skytrains D. tunnels
84.My friends were all extremely ________ when they heard I’d lost my job. A. tolerant
B. sympathetic C. obedient D. confident
85.Last Wednesday witnessed a sudden drop in raw oil price. A. significant
B. gradual C. sharp D. considerable
86.It was unprofessional ________ casual clothes to the international conference.
A. of her to wear B. for her wearing C. for her to wear D. of her wear
87.The very first metro is being built to ________ the travel demands of Saigonese.
A. solve B. make C. see D. meet
88.__ease traffic congestion, it is necessary to promote the development of public transport. A. Because of
B. Despite C. In order to D. Since
89.I think life today is ________ comfortable than it was in the past. A. about as B. a lot more
C. more and more D. the more
90.Son Doong Cave will be ________ ruins if the cable car system is constructed. A. in B. at C. on D. out
91.In the 17th century, the Viet people ____ the temple tower, calling it ThienY Thanh Mau Tower. A. got into
B. took over C. looked after D. put up
92.The Imperial Citadel of Thang Long is a ____ that consists of royal palaces and monuments. A. complex
B. structure C. setting D. measure
93.The tram’s clanging sounds have gone deep into the ________ of Hanoians.
A. minds and souls B. hearts and minds C. hearts and bodies D. bodies and spirits
94.I wish that he ________ to me about his living conditions.
A. will never lie B. would lie never C. would never lie D. could never lie
95.I was surprised ________ what happened at the end of the film. A. finding out B. in finding out
C. to find out D. that I found out
96.It’s ________ that you should follow a regular training programme. A. pleasant
B. confident C. conscious D. essential
97.The doctor suggested I ________ more exercise to keep my blood pressure down. A. do B. to do C. doing D. could do lOMoAR cPSD| 47886956
98.Giving lucky money to children and the elderly is one of the most common ________ during the Lunar New Year. A. behaviors B. habits C. events D. practices
99. I wish everybody _____ enough food and a place to live in.
A. would have B. has C. had D. will have
100. ______________ that the most-visited place in Hue is the Royal Citadel. A. It is reporting B. It reports
C. People are reported D. It is reported
101. They ______ a five-day tour in Malaysia before they enjoyed the Tet festival last year. A. would spend B. spent
C. had spent D. spend
102. We suggest that the authorities _______ street children from following foreign tourists in the downtown. A. should stop
B. will stop C. Stopped D. would stop
103. Cyclo, a sort of tricycle rickshaw, _______the most popular means of transport in Viet Nam in the past.
A. use to be B. is used to C. used to be D. used to being
104. No city in America has __ monuments and museums into one area as Washington, DC.
A. as many B. a few C. such many D. as much
105. The new student was very shy at the beginning, but then he _____ well with everyone. A. got on B. cheered up
C. got over D. went on
106. He spoke a ______ of French that we found hard to understand A. jargon
B. language C. slang D. dialect
107. If you stay up late the previous night, you ________sleepy the next morning. A. feel B.
to feel C. feels D. will feel 108. We watched TV after our daughter _______ to bed.
A. have went B. go C. had gone D. goes
109. If you want to stay slim and healthy, you ________reduce the amount of fast food.
A. couldn’t B. need C. should D. don’t 110. We are
using books _________ were printed last year.
A. which B. whose C. what D. who 111. What would
you do if you________a million dollars?
A. win B. won. C. would win D. had won 112. Uncle Ho was born ________ May 19th, 1890. A. in
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113. We live in________ big house in ________ middle of the village.
A. the/the B. the/a C. a/the D. a/a 114. Is there
______apple juice in the fridge, Quang?
A. some B. a C. any D. An 115. The new
student in our class is ________good at English.
A. reasoning B. reasonable C. reasoned D. reasonably 116. My father and I enjoy _______kites. A. to flying
B. flew C. to fly D. flying 117. My
father doesn’t mind _________ the washing up in my family.
A. doing B. does C. did D. to do
118. Among the ethnic minorities, ___Tay have the largest population. A. an
B. the C. many D. a
119. Now Teenagers rely ________technology more than in the past. A. on
B. at C. in D. during
120. The morning flight is _____ than the night one. A. good B. better
C. well D. more good
121. Is living in the city_________than living in the country?
A. as convenient B. more convenient C. so convenient D. most convenient
122. Is it true that there are 54 ethnic groups in our country? ___________. A. That’s awesome.
B. Exactly. C. No, we can’t. D. Yes, we do
123. No one in my class runs______than Peter. A. more better B. more fastly
C. faster D. as fast
124. ___ is the waterwheel used for? – It is used to get water to the field. A. Who B. What
C. Why . D. Where
125. When my family goes camping, the most interesting thing is to ______the tent.
A. get up B. put up
C. take up D. lose
126. She often _______the ripe fruit in the morning in her garden. A. picks
B. cut C. does D. collects
Exercise 2: Choose the correct response to each of the following sentences.
1. John: I’ll pick you up at eight o’clock on my way to the airport.
Peter: ___________________ A. For pleasure.
B. Great. I’ll see you then. C. I have a phone. D. Would be.
2. Jessica: I really don’t like shopping around the holidays.
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A. I couldn’t agree with you more. B. I like it. C. I don’t like it.
D. No, it’s not that.
3. Huong: You really must go to Hoi An to enjoy the full moon at the Mid-autumn Festival.
Anna: ________________________________
A. Yes, that’s what I’ve heard.
B. Do you really know about it?
C. Yes, I won’t go there. D. No, thank you.
4. Huy: How was your trip to Vietnam after 10 years?
James: ________________________________
A. Thank you for asking me.
B. No, I can’t tell you.
C. 10 years? It’s 11 years.
D. Amazing! I couldn’t believe how much it has changed.
Exercise 3: Circle the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word / phrase in each of the following questions.
1. A fund will be set up for the dead men’s families. A. provided
B. destroyed C. produced D. established
2. It’s too dangerous to climb up that mountain. A. normal B. brave C. risky D. unusual
3. I was late this morning because my alarm clock didn’t ring. A. go on B. go out C. go off D. go over
4. Much of the coast has been contaminated by nuclear waste. A. filled B. washed C. cleaned D. polluted
5. That is a well-behaved boy whose behavior has nothing to complain about. A. behaving cleverly B. behaving nice C. behaving properly D. behaving improperly
6. What activities do you want to participate in the school and at the club?
A. take over B. take up C. take part in D. take in
7. I have trouble in speaking English.
A. opportunity B. difficulty C. chance D. solution
8. Remember to write to me while you are away on business. A. give me a ring B. drop me a line C. call me D. visit me
9. My teacher gave some suggestions on what could come out for the examination.
A. evidences B. symptoms C. hints D. demonstrations
10. People who have had accidents or are having operations sometimes need more blood.
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A. abandon B. reject C. give D. receive
11. Have you found out how much all this is going to cost? Is it expensive?
A. talked to someone about B. got information about C. knew about
D. met someone and asked
12. There is not a lot of world news in this newspaper. A. local B. international
C. crowded D. urban
Exercise 4: Circle the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word / phrase in each of the following questions.
1. It’s forbidden to destroy historical buildings. A. broken B. banned
C. canceled D. allowed
2. One major disadvantage of the area is the lack of public transport.
A. drawback B. issue
C. problem D. benefit
3. Any student who neglects his or her homework is unlikely to do well at school. A. puts off
B. looks for C. attends to D. approves of
4. The merry wedding ceremony took place outdoors. It was beautiful and picturesque. A. ugly B. scenic C. pretty
D. aesthetic /iːsˈθetɪk/ đẹp
5. Fruit and vegetables grew in abundance on the island. The islanders even exported the surplus. A. large quantity B. small quantity C. excess D. sufficiency
6. Tourism plays a key role in economic growth because it contributes greatly to the income of a region or country.
A. important B. unnecessary C. crucial D. disrespectful
7. We always try our best to carry on the project although we have to face a lot of challenges. A. give up B. keep up with C. bring in D. take advantages of
8. This problem is so sophisticated that we can’t find any solutions.
A. expensive B. complicated C. simple D. difficult
9. The earthquake destroyed completely thousands of buildings and houses in his village. A. totally B. partly C. wholly D. extremely
10. After living in England for a few months, I have got accustomed to driving to the left. A. used to B. adapt to C. become angry D. feel strange
11. Playing computer games for too long is not good for our eyesight. A. harmful B. careful
C. ưonderful D. Effective
12. A lot of people in remote areas are still illiterate.
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Exercise 5: Read the text and choose the best answer to each of the numbered blanks.
A big city is full of life. City life is (1) _________ and fascinating than elsewhere. It is usually very
busy and noisy, even at night.
Life in a big city starts early in the morning. Soon the roads are (2) __________of vehicles. School
children in their uniforms can be seen on the pavement, walking or waiting for buses. People rush
to work. With every passing hour, the traffic (3)__________increasing. The shops and the market
places remain crowded (4) __________ the evening hours.
Certainly urban life has certain charms. It offers great opportunities and challenges, especially for
the young. There are lots of things to do, and facilities are well developed. There are fabulous
places for amusement and recreation. One never (5) __________ bored in a city. 1. A. Moderner B. more modern C. modern D. most modern 2. A. Lots B. packed
C. full D. Crowded 3. A. goes down
B. goes over C. goes up D. goes on
4. A. When B. before
C. till D. After 5: A. Feels B. looks C. is D. sounds
Exercise 6: Read the text and choose the best answer to each of the numbered blanks.
Living in Vietnam today (1) __________ greatly from the lifestyle of 100 years ago. People in the
past mainly worked in agriculture (2) __________ today there are significantly fewer people
working in this sector of the economy. These days, (3) __________, people are more likely to be
employed in manufacturing and tourism than in the rice fields. Moreover, Vietnam, which was (4)
__________ agrarian, is transforming into an entirely different country. While agriculture is still an
important component of the Vietnamese economy, other enterprises are (5) _________ an increasing amount of economic activity.
However, along with the differences, similarities also exist. The people of Vietnam have retained
many of the characteristics of their (6) __________. The Vietnamese people are as friendly today as
they were in the past. This is best exemplified in the way they welcome foreigners (7) __________
their unique country. Moreover, the resilience (khả năng phục hồi) and determination of the people
of Vietnam has not changed. The Vietnamese work (8) _________ and happily towards the development of their country. 1. A. compares B. differs C. becomes D. offers 2. A. however B. therefore C. whereas D. when
3. A. in conclusion B. on purpose C. by comparison D. for once 4. A. traditionally
B. gradually C. occasionally D. presently 5. A. grasping for B. holding for C. making up for D. accounting for
6. A. founders B. forefathers C. descendants D. seniors
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B. separable C. accordingly D. similarity
Exercise 7: Read the text below and choose the best answer to each of the following questions.
The Eiffel Tower is a very famous tower in Paris, France. It was named after the engineer who
designed it, Alexandre Eiffel. The tower was built in 1889.
Alexandre Eiffel was asked to build the tower when France decided to have a big fair to exhibit
its goods and wares. The tower was located in the middle of the fair as a special attraction. When the
structure first started to take shape, the people of France did not like it. They thought it looked like a
giant skeleton and was not attractive at all. However, when the tower was finally completed and
lighted up at night, the people quickly changed their minds. It was an enchanting /ɪnˈtʃɑːntɪŋ/mê
hoặc sight and now looked like a tower made of lace /leɪs/ ren.
The Eiffel Tower is sometimes considered one of the seven wonders of the modern world. It is
300 meters high and people can take an elevator all the way to the top. From the tower, they can get
a marvelous view of the city and the River Seine which runs through it.
( http://www.englishdaily626.com/comprehension ) 1.
The Eiffel Tower got its name _____________. A. from its location B. from its designer C. from the fair
D. from the city where it is
2. How old is the tower now?
A. More than 100 years old.
B. Less than 100 years old.
C. 100 years old exactly.
D. Hundreds of years old.
3. Why didn't the people like the tower at first?
A. They thought it wasn't safe.
B. They didn't like iron beams.
C. It was like a giant skeleton.
D. They thought it was not very nice.
4. Why did they change their minds in the end?
A. It turned out to be very safe. B. They liked lace.
C. It turned out to be beautiful.
D. The design was changed.
5. The word "enchanting" in the passage probably means ____________.
A. attractive B. normal C. changeable D. ugly THE END