ĐỀ MINH HỌA HẢI PHÒNG – TEST 9

I. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is
pronounced differently from that of the others in each group.

1. A. company                B. camera                C. construction        D. cinema

2. A. reminded        B. contracted                C. explained                D. completed

II. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose main stress position is
placed differently from that of the others in each group.

3. A. ho'tel                B. 'mother                C. 'pencil                D. 'lesson

4. A. un'friendly         B. ex'pensive                C. his'toric                D. 'graduate

III. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined word.

5. Pollution from factories and cars is slowly destroying  the ozone layer, leading to environmental
concerns. 

A. creating                B. protecting                 C. changing                D. damaging

6. Beginning students know only a few English words. Advanced students know a lot.

A. Excellent                B. Intelligent                 C. Basic                D. Complex

IV. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word.

7. When she was playing basketball, she injured her arm. She had to go to the doctor.

A. hurt                        B. arrived                C. lost                        D. won

8. I was on my own a lot when I went to England to study, and I missed my family and friends.

A. afraid                B. industrious                 C. sick                        D. alone

V. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that
completes each of the sentences.

9. Don't forget to remind your dad _________ the plants while we're away. 

A. to water                B. to watering                 C. water                D. watering

10. Planting trees along the streets can help _________ urban areas and provide shade. 

A. beautifully                B. beauty                C. beautify                D. beautiful

11. He was _________ to learn that he had been accepted into his dream university. 

A. surprisingly         B. surprise                C. surprised                 D. surprising

12. Doctors recommend that adults _________ exercise for at least 30 minutes a day. 

A. put                        B. do                        C. make                D. perform

13. The population of that area has _________ from 22,000 to 25,000 over the past 2 years. 

A. increased                B. decreased                 C. improved                D. reduced

14. The pilot announced that the flight would _________ shortly. 

A. turn on                B. take off                C. make up                D. give up

15. _________ 1945, the United Nations was established to promote international cooperation. 

A. for                        B. on                        C. in                        D. at

16. I enjoy living in this small town _____________ it is a bit quiet here.

A. although                B. just as                C. therefore                D. just when

17. If he _____________ to the stadium on time, he will meet the player he admires.

A. came                B. will come                C. would come        D. comes

18. She is watching the film _____________ I downloaded.

A. who                        B. which                C. whom                D. whose

19. Nick and Mary are at their office. 

- Nick: "Thank you for your advice, Mary.” 

- Mary: “_________”

A. Good idea                B. Have a nice day        C. You're welcome        D. The same to you

20. John is talking with Peter, his classmate. 

- John: "Would you like to go out for dinner with my family? 

- Peter: “_________”

A. That's right                B. I agree with you        C. Never mind                 D. Yes, I'd love to

VI. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the part that is incorrect in each of the
sentences.

21. The number of species facing extinction due to habitat destruction and climate change are a growing
concern for conservationists worldwide. 

A. number                B. due to                C. are                        D. worldwide

22. Ho Chi Minh City, that used to be called Sai Gon, is the biggest city in southern Viet Nam.

A. that                        B. to be                 C. the biggest                 D. southern

VII. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct word/phrase that completes each blank.

Travel is something which people do every day. It is very difficult to avoid the (23) ____________ to
travel. It may be a trip to school, university or to work. Travelling can often take a long time, especially
when great distances need to be covered. People often (24) ____________ travelling abroad for holidays.
But for some people, travelling is not fun at all. Some people suffer from travel sickness. This means that
they will (25) ____________ very unwell each time they travel.

Travelling can be either affordable or costly. It often depends on (26) ____________ far you want to

travel and the choice of transport. People who need to travel short distances may choose not to use any
transport at all. People often rely on their legs to take them to places nearby. This is often (27)
____________ as certain modes of transport have been said to produce harmful emissions and damage the
environment.

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23. A. want                B. need                C. must                D. essential

24. A. enjoy                B. benefit                C. love                        D. care

25. A. make                B. develop                C. become                D. happen

26. A. where                B. why                        C. what                D. how

27. A. encouraged        B. encouraging        C. courageous                D. courage

VIII. 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 questions that follow.

Our environment is a precious and delicate system that sustains life on Earth. However, the
environmental challenges we face today are more pressing than ever before.

One of the most significant threats to the environment is climate change. Human activities, such as
the burning of fossil fuels and deforestation, have led to an increase in greenhouse gases in the
atmosphere, resulting in rising global temperatures, extreme weather events, and melting ice caps.
Addressing climate change through sustainable practices and renewable energy sources is crucial to
mitigating its impact. Biodiversity loss is another critical issue. Human activities, including habitat
destruction and pollution, have led to the extinction of numerous plant and animal species. Protecting
biodiversity is not only essential for the survival of various ecosystems but also for the well-being of
humanity, as it affects food security, medicine, and overall ecological balance.

Environmental conservation and sustainable practices are the keys to safeguarding our planet's
future. This includes reducing waste, conserving energy, supporting renewable resources, and promoting
policies that prioritize the health of our environment. Every individual's actions count, and collectively, we
have the power to make positive changes that preserve our environment for generations to come.

(Adapted from State of the Planet)

28. Which could be the best title for the passage? 

A. The Environmental Challenges We Face Today 

B. Climate Change and Biodiversity Loss 

C. The Importance of Biodiversity Conservation 

D. Sustainable Practices for a Healthy Planet

29. The word “its" in the first paragraph refers to _________. 

A. renewable energy sources'                        B. sustainable practices' 

C. climate change's                                D. critical issue's 

30. How many environmental threats does the writer mention in the passage? 

A. One                        B. Two                        C. Three                D. Four 

31. How do human activities contribute to climate change, as stated in the passage? 

A. By promoting sustainable practices 

B. By conserving energy 

C. By burning fossil fuels and deforestation

D. By protecting biodiversity

32. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage? 

A. Climate change is the most pressing environmental challenge facing the world today.

B. Biodiversity loss is a more serious problem than climate change. 

C. Both biodiversity loss and climate change pose serious environmental threats that require attention.

D. We can still address climate change and biodiversity loss without making any changes to our lifestyle.

IX. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning
to the original one.

33. Tom asked his classmate: “Are you joining us for the party this weekend?" 

A. Tom asked his classmate if is he joining them for the party that weekend. 

B. Tom asked his classmate if he is joining them for the party that weekend. 

C. Tom asked his classmate if was he joining them for the party that weekend. 

D. Tom asked his classmate if he was joining them for the party that weekend.

34. Come soon or you may not meet us.

A. If we come soon, you may not meet us.

B. If you come soon, we may not meet you.

C. If you don't come soon, you may not meet us.

D. If we don't come soon, you may meet us.

35. Even though he is intelligent, he doesn't do well at school.

A. In spite of his intelligence, he doesn't do well at school.

B. Because of being intelligent, he doesn't do well at school.

C. He doesn't do well at school as he is so intelligent.

D. He is intelligent, but he doesn't want to do well at school.

36. You spent more money during the trip than I did.

A. I didn't spend as much money during the trip as you did.

B. I spent more money during the trip than you did.

C. You spent less money during the trip than I did.

D. I didn't spend less money during the trip than you did.

X. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is BEST written from
the words/phrases given.

37. nurse / person /look after/patients

A. A person who is a nurse looks after patients.

B. A person is a nurse who looks after patients.

C. A nurse who is a person looks after patients.

D. A nurse is a person who looks after patients.

38. We / interested / playing / badminton / every / afternoon.

A. We do interested at playing badminton every afternoon.

B. We are interested at playing badminton every afternoon.

C. We are interested in playing badminton every afternoon.

D. We are interested of playing badminton every afternoon.

39. My friend / can / run / fast / me.

A. My friend cannot run as fast as me.        

B. My friend cannot run as faster as me.

C. My friend cannot run faster as me                

D. My friend cannot run as fast than me

40. You / look /hungry / bring /you/ something /eat

A. You look hungry because I brought you something to eat.

B. You look hungry, so I will bring you something to eat.

C. You will look hungry, but I will bring you something to eat.

D. Although you looked hungry, I bring you something to eat.