2ND TERM TEST CVA
Choose the best option A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other
three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
1. A. hear
B. fearless
C. bear
D. clear
2. A. environmental
B. economical
C. capital
D. amazing
Choose the best option A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose stress pattern differs from the other three
in each of the following questions.
3. A. explain
B. attract
C. bamboo
D. modern
4. A. renewable
B. natural
C. convenient D. pollution
Choose the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction
in each of the following questions.
5. The new model of the flying car will being able to carry up to 10 passengers.
A. of
B. will being
C. to
D. up to
6. Did you enjoyed watching the performances last night at the Time Square?
A. enjoyed
B. watching
C. performances
D. at
7. Her sister is doing a project in renewable sources of energy.
A. is doing
B. a
C. in
D. sources
Choose the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
8. We place many solar _______ on the roofs so that we can use solar energy to warm water.
A. boards
B. turbins
C. systems
D. panels
9. The future vehicles may run faster, cost cheaper and be more _______.
A. economy
B. economical
C. economic
D. econimically
10. At the moment, scientists _______ to generate electricity from alternative energy sources with the lowest
cost.
A. are trying
B. is trying
C. will try
D. tries
11. You ______ not use your mobile phone when you are on the road. It's dangerous.
A. must
B. can't
C. shouldn't
D. should
12. _______ fossil fuels are mostly cheap and available, burning them is harmful to the environment.
A. Because
B. However
C. Although
D. So
13. Scotland is famous for its _________ castles, historical sights and amazing scenery.
A. old-fashioned
B. powerful
C. ancient
D. driverless
14. The annual Flower Festival in Da Lat, as _______ name, is always full of extremely beautiful flowers and
other special plants.
A. it
B. its
C. ours
D. their
15. People often think Santa Claus and pine trees are the ___________ of Christmas.
A. symbols
B. performance
C. parade
D. decorations
16. Austrialia is _______ unique country with special animals such as: kangaroo, koala and quokka,…
A. a
B. X
C. the
D. an
Choose the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete
each of the following exchanges
17.
- How about going to the USA this summer and watch the firework display on the 4th of July?
- ______________.
A. I don't think you're right.
B. Nevermind
C. That's a great idea.
D. I think you will be fine.
18.
- In the future, people won't need to drive their cars, all of them will be driverless!
- ____________
A. Really? That's amazing
B. Thank you, that's a relief.
C. You're welcome
D. It's really kind of you to say so.
Choose the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
19. Electric cars are becoming popular nowadays due to theirs eco-friendly features.

A. polluting
B. fast
C. convenient
D. green
20. Most types of renewable energy are unlimited but expensive.
A. plentiful
B. exhausted
C. popular
D. harmless
Choose the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
21. Nuclear energy is powerful and renewable. However, it is not safe to use widely.
A. non-renewable
B. dangerous
C. harmful
D. developed
22. Many people in underdeveloped countries are living in poverty.
A. rich
B. hunger
C. wealth
D. necessity
Read the following passage and choose the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
If you are a big fan of Doraemon, a Japanese (23) _______ series, you will realise that there are some
magic gadgets that can transport people from one place to another in a super modern way. One of (24) _______
most popular ones is the bamboo-copter. It has a semi spherical base connected with spinning rooters by a thin
shaft. This imaginary products reflects people's desire to invent future means (25) _______ transport. Just by
putting it on any part of the body, Doraemon and his friends can fly anywhere (26) ______ their thoughts. It
looks small but it can carry a heavy body. (27) ______ it runs on batteries, it doesn't pollute the environment.
However, sometimes users can have a big problem if the battery is flat, especially when they cross a vast ocean
or desert.
23. A. documentary
B. cartoon
C. comedy
D. scary
24. A. the
B. a
C. an
D. one
25. A. in
B. to
C. of
D. by
26. A. use
B. to use
C. using
D. used
27. A. Because
B. Though
C. So that
D. However
Read the following passage and choosethe letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions.
Last week, Mai attended a cultural exchange event for both foreign and Vietnamese students in Tao Dan
Park. It was so fun and useful because she had a great opportunity to communicate with many friends from
other countries. That helped Mai develop her confidence as well as improve her English. Besides, it was a good
occasion for making friends and finding out about various cultures from all over the world. She got acquainted
with many boys and girls from Canada, New Zealand, and the UK. Among of them, she likes two Australian
twin sisters, Amelia and Amanda, most. Both are quite beautiful and friendly. After the event, surprisingly they
invited Mai to their home in Melbourne. They promised to take her to see kangaroos and koalas in real life. She
was very glad and accepted that invitation.
28. What is the passage mainly about?
A. A Vietnamese student's experiences in a cultural exchange event.
B. An occasion for a Vietnamese student to show foreigners her cultural knowledge.
C. An invitation to visit an English speaking country.
D. An event of making friends and learning about cultures.
29. What did that event help Mai?
A. Develop her confidence.
C. Develop her confidence and improve her
B. Improve her English.
English.
D. Get invitation to see the twins.
30. What does the word “they” in the passage refer to?
A. Boys and girls.
B. The twin sisters.
C. kangaroos and koalas
D. Canada, New Zealand, and the UK
31. What animals will Mai be taken to see in Melbourne?
A. kangaroos and koalas.
C. Penguins and koalas.
B. kangaroos and Penguins.
D. endangered animals
32. Which of the following statements about Mai is NOT TRUE?
A. Amelia and Amanda are her favourite new friends.
B. She had a chance to find out about different cultures.

C. Only a few students talked to her at the event.
D. Mai is going to visit Melbourne.
Choose the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is best built from the
given words.
33. plane/ carry/ more/ 120 passengers/ present.
A. The plane carrying more than 120 passengers at present.
B. The plane is carrying more than 120 passengers at present.
C. The plane carried more than 120 passengers at present.
D. The plane is carrying more than 120 passengers in present.
34. she/ think/ Scotland/ be/ country/ full/ fascinating things?
A. Do she think Scotland is a country full of fascinating things?
B. Is she thinking Scotland is a country full of fascinating things?
C. Does she think Scotland is a country full of fascinating things?
D. Does she thinks Scotland is a country full of fascinating things?
35. Though/ it/ about 500 kilometers/ Alice's office/ her parents' house/ she/ visit/ every weekend.
A. Though it is about 500 kilometers between Alice's office to her parents' house, she visits them every
weekend.
B. Though it is about 500 kilometers from Alice's office and her parents' house, she visits them every weekend.
C. Though it is about 500 kilometers from Alice's office to her parents' house, she visited them every weekend.
D. Though it is about 500 kilometers from Alice's office to her parents' house, she visits them every weekend.
36. There/ be/ problem/ our/ new model/ hi-tech car.
A. There is a problem with our new model of hi-tech car.
B. There is the problem with our new model of hi-tech car.
C. There is a problem to our new model of hi-tech car.
D. There is the problem in our new model of hi-tech car.
Choose the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the second sentence so that it has a
similar meaning to the first one.
37. Although Christmas is from Western countries, many Asians enjoy celebrating it.
A. Christmas is from Western countries, so many Asians enjoy celebrating it.
B. Christmas is from Western countries. However, many Asians enjoy celebrating it.
C. Although Christmas is from Western countries, but many Asians enjoy celebrating it.
D. Because Christmas is from Western countries, many Asians enjoy celebrating it.
38. What is the distance between your house and your English Club?
A. How long is it from your house to your English Club?
B. How long is it between your house and your English Club?
C. How far is it from your house to your English Club?
D. How far is it between your house and your English Club?
39. In the future, I will own this modern house and those flying cars.
A. In the future, this modern house and those flying cars will belong to mine.
B. In the future, this modern house and those flying cars will be my.
C. In the future, this modern house and those flying cars will own me.
D. In the future, this modern house and those flying cars will be mine.
40. The amazing new car can run on air, so it is cheap and creates no pollution.
A. Being able to run on air, the amazing new car is cheap and creates no pollution.
B. Being able of running on air, the amazing new car is cheap and creates no pollution.
C. Can run on air, the amazing new car is cheap and creates no pollution.
D. Because running on air, the amazing new car is cheap and creates no pollution.
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