ĐỀ 15 - (NH 23-24)

Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest.

1. A. helpline B. massive C. orbit D. career
2. A. emergency B. illiterate C. independence D. machinery
Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest.
3. A. weaved B. published C. wondered D. informed
4. A. reliable B. variety C. preserve D. resolve
Choose the word/ phrase (A, B, C or D) that best answers the questions 5 & 6.
5. This sign means: A. Put recyclable things into it.
B. Not put recyclable things into it.
C. Not put garbage into it.
D. Put garbage and recyclable things into it.

6. This sign tells us A. Watch your hands.

B. Bare hands only.
C. No hands touch.
D. Wear protective gloves.

Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C, or D) that best fits the space in each sentence.
7. It’s time we ___________something to protect our planet.
A. do B. did C. have done D. would do
8. My friends come to stay ____________ us _______ Christmas.
A. to / at B. with / on C. with / at D. to / on
9. Those buckets must be filled _____________water for future use.
A. by B. on C. into D. with
10. Let me __________ you and your success in the exam.
A. encourage B. distinguish C. celebrate D. congratulate
11. Mary’s eyes are weak. ____________, she has to wear glasses.
A. However B. But C. Therefore D. And
12. “I promise I will study harder next term.” – “_______________”
A. Good idea B. I hope so C. No, thanks D. I’m sorry I can’t
13. “I’ve passed the exam to grade 10, Mom!” – “__________.”
A. So have I B. I have, too C. I hope so D. Congratulations! I’m proud of you.
14. She _________ her new job next Monday. She has already signed the contract.
A. has started B. will start C. is going to start D. started
15. In London the __________ of people live in the suburbs.
A. majority B. minority C. aspect D. kind
16. Some of us slept very soundly _________it was so peaceful and quiet there.
A. so B. because C. but D. although
Choose the word/ phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space in the following passage.
Hurricanes are the most violent storms on Earth. People call these storms by other names, such as typhoons or
cyclones, (17) _____ on where they occur. The scientific term for all these storms is tropical cyclone. Only tropical
cyclones that form over the Atlantic Ocean or eastern Pacific Ocean are (18) ________ “hurricanes”. Tropical
cyclones are like giant engines that use warm, moist air as fuel. That is why they form only over warm (19)
___________ waters near the equator. The warm, moist air over the ocean rises upward from near the surface.
Because this air moves up and away from the surface, there is less air left near the surface. Another way to say the
same thing is that the warm air rises, causing an area of lower air (20) __________ below. Air from surrounding
areas with higher air pressure pushes into the low-pressure area. Then that “new” air becomes warm and moist and
rises, too. As the warm air continues to rise, the surrounding air swirls in to (21) __________its place. As the
warmed, moist air rises and cools off, the water in the air forms clouds. The (22) ___________system of clouds and
wind spins and grows, fed by the ocean’s heat and water evaporating from the surface.
17. A. discounting B. depending C. challenging D. separating
18. A. called B. paused C. dated D. signed
19. A. canal B. spring C. river D. ocean
20. A. volume B. amount C. pressure D. pollution
21. A. land B. take C. bend D. make
22. A. dull B. frank C. cruel D. whole
Read the passage, then decide if the statements are TRUE or False.
Garbage is a serious problem in the United States. Every year, American produce 308 billion pounds of garbage
(about 140 billion kilos)! A lot of garbage goes into landfills. However, many landfills do not have enough room for
all the garbage.
One answer to the garbage problem is recycling. Half of all the garbage in the United States can be recycled
and used again. Recycling helps the landfill problem and saves enough energy, too. When people recycle
newspapers, they save trees. When they recycle glass, plastic, or cans, they save oil and electricity. Recycling is
good for everyone.
23. Garbage is a crucial problem in the United States.
24. We save trees if we recycle glass.
25. Fifty percent of garbage in the United States can be recycled and used again.
26. Many landfills have enough room for all the garbage.
Read the passage again, and then choose the best option to answer the questions
27. What is the main idea of this passage?
A. Energy B. Recycling C. Garbage D. Landfills
28. It can be inferred from the passage that?
A. Recycling is the best way for the garbage problem. B. Reducing is the best way for the garbage problem.
C. Saving is the best way for the garbage problem. D. Recycling is the best way for the garbage problem.
Rearrange the words or phrases in a correct order to make complete sentences.
29. to eat, drink / Some celebrations / an opportunity for people / and have fun / are simply /.
→Some celebrations ________________________________________________________________________
30. might just have / ecological disaster / the power to save / This new technology / the world from /.
→ This new technology ______________________________________________________________________
Complete each sentence with the correct form of the word in brackets.
31. It’s important we balance our work and _________________________________. (relax)
32. What can we do to reduce the electricity _____________________________ of our factory? (consume)
33. The tour around the country was___________________________ cheap. (surprise)
34. This type of jeans is __________________________very fashionable these days. (consideration)
35. Motorbikes and cars emit ____________________ gas that cause poisonous air and cancer. (danger)
36. It seems ____________________________for a child to spend so much time alone. (nature)
Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one.
37. Though he is young, he can earn a lot of money
→ Despite ______________________________________________________________________________
38. The following simple rules will help you save energy.
→ If __________________________________________________________________________________
39. “Why don’t you have a mechanic check your motorcycle once a year?”, my husband said to me.
→ My husband advised me _______________________________________________________________
40. We last saw our cousin Tom three months ago.
→ The last time _________________________________________________________________________

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 KEY_ ĐỀ THAM KHẢO KIỂM TRA CUỐI KÌ 2 (NH 23-24)
Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest.
1. A. helpline B. massive C. orbit D. career
2. A. emergency B. illiterate C. independence D. machinery
Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest.
3. A. weaved B. published C. wondered D. informed
4. A. reliable B. variety C. preserve D. resolve
Choose the word/ phrase (A, B, C or D) that best answers the questions 5 & 6.
5. This sign means: A. Put recyclable things into it.
B. Not put recyclable things into it.
C. Not put garbage into it.
D. Put garbage and recyclable things into it.

6. This sign tells us A. Watch your hands.

B. Bare hands only.
C. No hands touch.
D. Wear protective gloves.

Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C, or D) that best fits the space in each sentence.
7. It’s time we ___________something to protect our planet.
A. do B. did C. have done D. would do
8. My friends come to stay ____________ us _______ Christmas.
A. to / at B. with / on C. with / at D. to / on
9. Those buckets must be filled _____________water for future use.
A. by B. on C. into D. with
10. Let me __________ you and your success in the exam.
A. encourage B. distinguish C. celebrate D. congratulate
11. Mary’s eyes are weak. ____________, she has to wear glasses.
A. However B. But C. Therefore D. And
12. “I promise I will study harder next term.” – “_______________”
A. Good idea B. I hope so C. No, thanks D. I’m sorry I can’t
13. “I’ve passed the exam to grade 10, Mom!” – “__________.”
A. So have I B. I have, too C. I hope so D. Congratulations! I’m proud of you.
14. She _________ her new job next Monday. She has already signed the contract.
A. has started B. will start C. is going to start D. started
15. In London the __________ of people live in the suburbs.
A. majority B. minority C. aspect D. kind
16. Some of us slept very soundly _________it was so peaceful and quiet there.
A. so B. because C. but D. although
Choose the word/ phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space in the following passage.
Hurricanes are the most violent storms on Earth. People call these storms by other names, such as typhoons or
cyclones, (17) _____ on where they occur. The scientific term for all these storms is tropical cyclone. Only tropical
cyclones that form over the Atlantic Ocean or eastern Pacific Ocean are (18) ________ “hurricanes”. Tropical
cyclones are like giant engines that use warm, moist air as fuel. That is why they form only over warm (19)
___________ waters near the equator. The warm, moist air over the ocean rises upward from near the surface.
Because this air moves up and away from the surface, there is less air left near the surface. Another way to say the
same thing is that the warm air rises, causing an area of lower air (20) __________ below. Air from surrounding
areas with higher air pressure pushes into the low-pressure area. Then that “new” air becomes warm and moist and
rises, too. As the warm air continues to rise, the surrounding air swirls in to (21) __________its place. As the
warmed, moist air rises and cools off, the water in the air forms clouds. The (22) ___________system of clouds and
wind spins and grows, fed by the ocean’s heat and water evaporating from the surface.
17. A. discounting B. depending C. challenging D. separating
18. A. called B. paused C. dated D. signed
19. A. canal B. spring C. river D. ocean
20. A. volume B. amount C. pressure D. pollution
21. A. land B. take C. bend D. make
22. A. dull B. frank C. cruel D. whole
Read the passage, then decide if the statements are TRUE or False.
Garbage is a serious problem in the United States. Every year, American produce 308 billion pounds of garbage
(about 140 billion kilos)! A lot of garbage goes into landfills. However, many landfills do not have enough room for
all the garbage.
One answer to the garbage problem is recycling. Half of all the garbage in the United States can be recycled
and used again. Recycling helps the landfill problem and saves enough energy, too. When people recycle
newspapers, they save trees. When they recycle glass, plastic, or cans, they save oil and electricity. Recycling is
good for everyone.
23. Garbage is a crucial problem in the United States. TRUE
24. We save trees if we recycle glass. FALSE
25. Fifty percent of garbage in the United States can be recycled and used again. TRUE
26. Many landfills have enough room for all the garbage. FALSE
Read the passage again, and then choose the best option to answer the questions
27. What is the main idea of this passage?
A. Energy B. Recycling C. Garbage D. Landfills
28. It can be inferred from the passage that?
A. Recycling is the best way for the garbage problem. B. Reducing is the best way for the garbage problem.
C. Saving is the best way for the garbage problem. D. Recycling is the best way for the garbage problem.
Rearrange the words or phrases in a correct order to make complete sentences.
29. to eat, drink / Some celebrations / an opportunity for people / and have fun / are simply /.
→Some celebrations __ are simply an opportunity for people to eat, drink and have fun. __________
30. might just have / ecological disaster / the power to save / This new technology / the world from /.
→ This new technology ____might just have the power to save the world from ecological disaster. ______
Complete each sentence with the correct form of the word in brackets.
31. It’s important we balance our work and ___relaxation ___. (relax)
32. What can we do to reduce the electricity ____consumption ____ of our factory? (consume)
33. The tour around the country was______ surprisingly __ cheap. (surprise)
34. This type of jeans is ____considered ____very fashionable these days. (consideration)
35. Motorbikes and cars emit ____dangerous ______ gas that cause poisonous air and cancer. (danger)
36. It seems ___unnatural ______for a child to spend so much time alone. (nature)
Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one.
37. Though he is young, he can earn a lot of money
→ Despite __being young, // his young age, he can earn a lot of money.// the fact that he is young, he can earn
a lot of money. ____
38. The following simple rules will help you save energy.
→ If ____you follow the/ these simple rules, you will save energy. __________________
39. “Why don’t you have a mechanic check your motorcycle once a year?”, my husband said to me.
→ My husband advised me _to have a mechanic check my motorcycle once a year. _____
40. We last saw our cousin Tom three months ago.
→ The last time ___we saw our cousin Tom was three months ago. ________________
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