ĐỀ SỐ 2

Mark the letter 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. exotic B. stir C. orchid D. massive
2. A. marinate B. drain C. punctual D. fluent

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges.
3. - “My life’s got stuck these days. I am so depressed and unable to think of anything.”
- “____________”
A. You will be tired. B. Stay stuck there.
C. Stay calm. Everything will be alright. D. No, thanks.
4. - “Mom, I’ve got the first rank in class this semester!” –
- “____________”
A. Well done! B. Thank you! C. Never mind! D. Let’s go!

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase
that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Like other big cities in Asia, Hanoi began to (5)_______ the tram system in the early 1900s. A few
years later, due to its cheap fares and convenience, this system rapidly became one of the most popular
means of transport. There were five tram routes with Hoan Kiem Lake as a central station for residents
to get (6)_______ the city and to the suburban areas. However, because of the population boom and the
urgent demand for upgrading the more modern road system, the rail tracks were (7)_______ removed
and completely disappeared in 1990.
These days, the fact that the population of the capital has risen tremendously results in a dramatic
increase in the number of vehicles on the roads. To meet the increasing travel demands and reduce
traffic congestion, the first 13-kilometre skytrain system, connecting Cat Linh and Ha Dong is
(8)_______ and it is expected to be completed by 2018. Each four-compartment skytrain with the
length of approximately 80 metres and the height of about 3.8 metres has a capacity of 1,362
passengers. Additionally, a new rail system including over eight kilometres of skytrain rail and four
kilometres of subway rail, (9)_______ links Hanoi Central Station to Nhon, also has being built
recently. The capacity of each skytrain in this efficient high-speed rail system is roughly 1,200
passengers.
5. A. discover B. improve C. operate D. install
6. A. around B. over C. by D. ahead
7. A. occasionally B. gradually C. regularly D. eventually
8. A. pressed B. launched C. produced D. announced
9. A. which B. what C. whose D. where

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s)
in each of the following questions.

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10. Americans value freedom and do not like to be dependent on other people.
A. addicted B. supportive C. reliant D. responsible
11. In most American families, parents have less influence on their children than those in other parts
of the world.
A. power B. effect C. attention D. care

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position
of primary stress in each of the following questions.
12. A. economic B. experience C. entertainment D. introduction
13. A. extinction B. animal C. classify D. primary

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following question.
14. Trying to use a __________ dictionary less and switching to a monolingual one can help you to
stop translating in your head when you are speaking or listening.
A. biannual B. bicentenary C. bi-monthly D. bilingual
15. Do you know someone who can read and write well in English but cannot speak____?
A. fluent B. fluently C. fluency D. a fluency
16. In. a __________ class, this is a great opportunity to learn about different customs and traditions
around the world.
A. multilingual B. multi-disciplinary
C. multi-dimensional D. multinational
17. If you get __________ when speaking, take two deep breaths before you say something.
A. annoyed B. nervous C. pleased D. unwilling
18. No one ever improves pronunciation and __________ by watching someone else’s shape of the
mouth! You improve English speaking by speaking, not watching.
A. rhythm B. tone C. accent D. sounds
19. If I __________ taller, I __________ better at basketball.
A. am – will be B. were – would have been
C. be – would be D. were – might be
20. If you __________ in my position, what would you do?
A. are B. will be C. were D. would be
21. There was a storm __________ I had never experienced before.
A. such as B. as which C. which D. for which
22. Is the first of March the day __________ the astronaut will come and give a speech at our school?
A. that B. what C. which D. when

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s)
in
each of the following questions.
23. Because Jack defaulted on his loan, the bank took him to court.
A. failed to pay B. was paid much money

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C. had a bad personality D. paid in full
24. His career in the illicit drug trade ended with the police raid this morning.
A. legal B. irregular C. secret D. elicited

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the
following questions.
25. After she had bought himself a new automobile, she sold her bicycle.
A B C D
26. After George had returned to his house, he was reading a book.
A B C D
27. Buying clothes are often a very time-consuming practice because those clothes that a
A B C
person likes are rarely the one that fit him or her.
D

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or
phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
From the 20th to the 21st century, there have been significant changes in the majority of countries
around the world. Substantial differences are evident between the way we live today, and the way we
lived a century ago. Vietnam is no exception although there are some aspects of life in Vietnam that are
similar to the way of life of the twentieth century.
Living in Vietnam today differs greatly from the lifestyle of 100 years ago. People in the past
mainly worked in agriculture whereas today there are significantly fewer people working in this sector
of the economy. These days, by comparison, people are more likely to be employed in manufacturing
and tourism than in the rice fields. Moreover, Vietnam, which was traditionally agricultural, is
transforming into an entirely different country. While agriculture is still an important component of the
Vietnamese economy, other enterprises are accounting for an increasing amount of economic activity.
However, along with the differences, similarities also exist. The Vietnamese have kept many of
characteristics of their forefathers. The Vietnamese people are as friendly today as they were in the
past. This is best illustrated in the way they welcome foreigners. Moreover, the determination of the
people of Vietnam has not changed. The Vietnamese work collectively and happily towards the
development of their country.
To conclude, while there are differences in past and present lifestyles, there are important
similarities. Although Vietnam has changed in many ways, there always have been, and always will be,
the friendly welcoming smiles of the Vietnamese people.
28. Nowadays, more people work in _________.
A. manufacturing and tourism B. agricultural section
C. foreign enterprises D. the rice fields
29. Vietnam has had significant changes _________.
A. in the 21st century B. for one hundred years
C. from the 20 century
th
D. in the 20th century

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30. All of the following are traditional features of the Vietnamese EXCEPT _________.
A. the entirely different country
B. the hospitality to strangers
C. the friendly welcoming smiles
D. the determination to build the country
31. The word “collectively” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _________.
A. as a group B. very common
C. the same as D. owned by a group
32. We can infer from the passage that _________.
A. the majority of population works in manufacturing
B. Vietnam has kept the same lifestyles
C. a lot of people work in agriculture
D. many people work in accounting

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning
to each of the following questions.
33. I am studying not only English but also Japanese.
A. English and Japanese are my favourite subjects.
B. I like both English and Japanese.
C. I am studying both English and Japanese.
D. I am not studying English but I am studying Japanese.
34. We couldn’t go camping because the weather was so bad.
A. The weather was so bad but we went camping.
B. If the weather were fine, we could not go camping.
C. Whatever weather we had, we couldn’t go camping.
D. It was such bad weather that we could not go camping.
35. We don’t live in Athens any more.
A. We used to live in Athens.
B. We are now moving to Athens.
C. Athens is where we live.
D. Athens doesn’t live there any more.
36. Alex played football, so Maria shopped on her own.
A. As Alex played football, Maria shopped on her own.
B. Maria was lonely shopping because Alex stayed at home to play football,
C. Maria doesn’t like Alex playing football.
D. While maria goes shopping, Alex often plays football.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each
pair of sentences in the following questions.

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37. The weather was too cold. Therefore, they couldn’t go fishing.
A. The weather was too cold because they couldn’t go fishing.
B. The weather was too cold for them to go fishing.
C. The weather was such cold that they couldn’t go fishing.
D. The weather was so cold that they could go fishing.
38. Merry is my classmate. Her father is a doctor.
A. Merry is my classmate who father is a doctor.
B. Merry is my classmate whose father is a doctor.
C. Merry is my classmate that father is a doctor.
D. Merry is my classmate which father is a doctor.
39. The weather was bad. The players cancelled their match.
A. Athough the weather was bad, the players cancelled the match.
B. The players cancelled their match because the weather was bad.
C. The players cancelled their match so the weather was bad.
D. Despite the weather was bad, the players cancelled the match.
40. John was lazy. He failed the driving test.
A. If John had not been lazy, he would not have failed the driving test.
B. If John had not been lazy, he would have failed the driving test.
C. John was lazy because he failed the driving test.
D. John was lazy as failed the driving test.

ĐỀ SỐ 3

Mark the letter 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. lighthouse B. heritage C. hotel D. hour
2. A. conducts B. returns C. wanders D. wonders

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges.
3. Mr Vinh: “Which gender tends to live longer?”
Miss Diep: “________”
A. Women tend to live 5 years longer than men.
B. Women like a peaceful and quiet life.
C. Men want to live an active life.
D. Both men and women tend to live longer.
4. Karen: “As women live longer than men, should they retire later?”
Miss Diep: “________”
A. When women are retired, they want to enjoy life.
B. When men are retired, they still want to continue working.
C. The government is still discussing the retirement age.
D. I don’t think so. Physically, they are weaker and they need to retire earlier.

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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or
phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Nonverbal communication, or “body language”, is communication by facial expressions, head or
eyes movements, hand signals, and body postures. It can be just as important to understand
(5)________ words are. Misunderstandings- often amusing (6)________ sometimes serious- can arise
between people from different cultures if they misinterpret nonverbal signals. For example, take the
differences in meaning of a gesture (7)________ is very common in the United States: a circle made
with the thumb and index finger. To an American, it means that everything (8)________ OK. To
Japanese, it means that you are talking (9)________ money. In France, it means that something is
worthless. Meanwhile in Greece, it is an obscene gesture. Therefore, an American could unknowingly
offend a Greek by using that particular hand signal.
5. A. as B. than C. more D. less
6. A. although B. but C. unless D. in order to
7. A. who B. where C. why D. that
8. A. is B. are C. were D. was
9. A. around B. about C. among D. ahead

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.

10. A sustainable forest is a forest where trees that are cut are replanted and the wildlife is protected.
A. pre-tested B. preserved C. reserved D. protested
11. When you take part in an eco tour, you learn more about the cultural traditions of the local people
and the natural habitat of some rare animals.
A. participate B. conduct C. enjoy D. depart

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position
of primary stress in each of the following questions.
12. A. habitat B. athletics C. interview D. memory
13. A. minority B. expedition C. technology D. commitment

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following question.
14. The children were acting _________ the story of the birth of Jesus.
A. out B. on C. down D. at
15. The manager told me to pass _________ the message I had just read.
A. in B. to C. on D. for
16. Stern insisted that she come downtown so that he could explain this to her _________.
A. face B. direct C. indirect D. face to face
17. Youngsters love to eat from street _________ for the cheap price.
A. vans B. vendors C. trucks D. business

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18. 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
19. I wish I _________ find the time to do more reading.
A. may B. will C. could D. can
20. When I see the kids playing football, I almost wish I _________ their age again.
A. was B. am C. would be D. could be
21. 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
22. I’ve just found 20 dollars in my pocket! _________!
A. How crazy B. That’s right C. Thanks a lot D. How cool

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.
23. Then the strangest thing happens – Will and Marcus strike up an unusual friendship.
A. cover up B. give up C. make up D. remain
24. He’ll give Joe a red rose and a lovey-dovey poem he wrote.
A. lovesick B. romantic C. tragic D. wild

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the
following questions.
25. Dave was crossing the road when Jane was calling out to him.
A B C D
26. He is enough strong to carry the heavy luggage.
A B C D
27. Jack London is known as one of the great novelist of the world.
A B C D

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or
phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Today, in many parts of the world, it is customary for people to shake hands upon meeting as
gesture of good will. Originally, however, the practice of shaking hands had more practical purposes.
Shaking hands originated in medieval times. In those days, when a man came on a stranger, he
would often automatically reach for his sword with his right hand, in case he had to use the weapon to
defend himself. Sometimes, both parties found themselves circling around each other, weapons in
hand, until it was mutually agreed that the weapons could be laid aside. Then the two parties extended
their right hands to show they had no weapons, and clasped them. This was the beginning of the
handshake.
The custom of shaking hands is not a universal one. In the orient, people have for centuries, clasped
their own in front of them upon meeting to show that they held no weapons. In France, a custom

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developed in which people who met would kiss each other on both cheeks. The natives of some South
Seas islands greet by rubbing noses.
Note: clasp (v): nắm chặt, siết chặt.
28. At first the purpose of shaking hands was _________.
A. to show a good relationship with each other B. to show that there were no weapons in hands
C. to show that both parties were ready for fight D. a gesture of good will
29. To show that one has no intention to fight _________.
A. shaking hands has been practised all over the world
B. the oriental people kiss each other’s hand.
C. people laid aside their weapons
D. there have been various ways depending on different cultures
30. According to the passage, the practice of shaking hands _________.
A. was used to extend greetings
B. used to be popular, but now it is out of date
C. is replaced by other customs in some countries
D. is considered not to be polite
31. The word “came on” in the second paragraph can be best replaced by _________.
A. waited for B. visited C. attacked D. happened to meet
32. Which of the following is not true about the handshake?
A. It happened for the first time very long time ago.
B. It is a gesture of good will.
C. It Is very popular all over the world
D. It Is one of the social customs.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning
to each of the following questions.
33. Would you like to go out for a coffee?
A. Do you fancy going out for a coffee?
B. Do you feel like to go out for a coffee?
C. What about a coffee outside?
D. What do you want for your coffee?
34. My father couldn’t stand John’s behaviour.
A. My father found John’s behaviour intolerance.
B. My father was tolerant towards John’s behaviour.
C. My father found John’s behaviour intolerable.
D. John’s behaviour as not tolerable
35. You must keep your room tidy.
A. Your room needs tidy. B. You need keeping your room tidy.
C. Your room must be cleaned. D. You are obliged to keep your room tidy.

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36. As soon as she arrived home, the telephone rang.
A. No sooner had she got home than the telephone rang.
B. She arrived home very soon to answer the phone.
C. They called to welcome her home.
D. As soon as she got home, she made a phone call.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each
pair of sentences in the following questions.
37. I bought a new car. It was very fast.
A. My car was which I bought was very fast. B. I bought a new car which was very fast.
C. I bought a new car whom was very fast. D. It was very fast to buy my new car.
38. You do not have to wear a uniform. It is not necessary.
A. It is not necessary for you to wear a uniform. B. You must not wear a uniform.
C. You have to wear a uniform. D. You ought to wear a uniform
39. This plant dies because you do not water it every day.
A. If you water the plant every day, it will not die.
B. If you watered the plant every day, it would not die.
C. If you had watered the plant every day, it would not have died.
D. This plant would not die if you did not water it every day.
40. Mai loves reading books. Lan loves reading books, too.
A. Both Mai and Lan love reading books.
B. Neither Mai nor Lan loves reading books.
C. Either Mai or Lan loves reading books.
D. Not only Mai but Lan loves reading books.

ĐỀ SỐ 20
SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO KỲ THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10 THPT
HÀ NỘI NĂM HỌC 2019-2020
ĐỀ THI THAM KHẢO Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề
Mã đề: 001

Mark the letter 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.
Question 1: A. admired B. looked C. missed D. hoped
Question 2: A. thread B. treat C. pleasure D deadline

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs front the other three in the position of
primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3: A. disease B. humour C. cancer D. treatment
Question 4: A. remember B. company C. technical D. interview

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Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the
following questions
Question 5: If we will reduce the speed of population growth, there will be less pressure
A B C
on the earth.
D
Question 6: After living in London for two months, my brother got used to drive on the left.
A B C D
Question 7: You can learn a lot about other countries by watch television.
A B C D

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to dedicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions
Question 8: We ________ touch since we ________ school three years ago.
A. lost/ have left B. have lost/ leave
C. have lost/ left D. were losing/ had left
Question 9: I like books ________ my vocabulary.
A. reading/ to enrich B. read/ to enrich
C. reading/ enrich D. to read/ enrich
Question 10: Louie played ________ basketball at the Boys' Club.
A. a B. an C. the D. X
Question 11: I don't feel well, but I don't know what's the matter________ me.
A. of B. for C. to D. with
Question 12: Money can't buy true ________.
A. happy B. unhappy C. happiness D. happily
Question 13: I want everybody to listen ________ to what I am going to say. It is very important.
A. careful B. be careful C. carefully D. carelessly
Question 14: ________ the weather forecast, it will rain heavily later this morning.
A. On account of B. According to C. Because of D. Due to
Question 15: I am familiar with that product. I don't know _______ times I've seen it advertised on TV.
A. how many B. how often C. how much D. many often
Question 16: He lost the race because he ________ petrol on the last lap.
A. got out of B. ran out of C. made out of D. put out of

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to dedicate the most suitable response to complete
each of the following questions
Question 17: John: “How lovely your pets are!” - Peter: “_________”
A. I love them, too. B. Thank you, it's nice of you to say so.
C. Can you say that again. D. Really? They are.
Question 18: David: “Thanks for your help, Mary.” - Mary: “_________”
A. With all my heart. B. It's my pleasure. C. Never remind me. D. Wish you.

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Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning of the underlined word(s)
in each of the following questions.
Question 19: The lost hikers stayed alive by eating wilcl berries and drinlcing spring water.
A. revived B. survived C. surprised D. lively
Question 20: I am sorry I cannot go out with you now. I have to stay at home and take care of my
younger brother.
A. care on B. see off C. look after D. bear out

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning of the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 21: She had a cozy little apartment in Boston.
A. uncomfortable B. warm C. lazy D. dirty
Question 22: We managed to get to school in time despite the heavy rain.
A. earlier than a particular moment B. later than expected
C. early enough to do something D. as long as expected

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that
bestfits each ofthe numbered blanks.
Maria Sklodowska was born in Warsaw, Poland, on 7th November, 1867. Her childhood was
not (23) _______ happy one. Her older sister died when she was nine and her mother passed away
when she was eleven. Four years after the death of her mother, she left school. That was a difficult
time, too. She couldn't go to university (24) ______ universities in Poland were not open to women, so
she taught herself.
In 1891 Maria went to Paris to study Physics. She studied very well and got her degree in 1893.
A year after she got degree in physics, she got a degree in maths, too. This was only a (25) _______
weeks before she met a clever young man called Pierre Curie. The got married in 1895 and Maria
became Marie Curie. The Curies had two daughters: Irene, born in 1897, and Eve, born in 1904. Before
the (26) _______ of Irene, Marie started working with Pierre and together they discovered radium in
1898.
In 1903, Marie and Pierre (27) _______ the Nobel Prize for physics and they became very
famous. Then, three years later, Pierre died and Marie's world changed forever.
Question 23: A. a B. the C. an D. X
Question 24: A. although B. because C. like D. despite
Question 25: A. few B. a few C. little D. some
Question 26: A. birth B. born C. birthday D. bear
Question 27: A. gave B. took C. won D. made

Read the following passage and, mark the letter A,B ,C or D on your answer sheet to dedicate the
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 They called New York “the Big Apple”. Maybe it is not exactly like an apple, it’s certainly very
big. There are too many people, that’s the problem. The streets are always full of cars and trucks, you
can never find a place to park.
If you have enough money, you can take a taxi. New York cabs are yellow. They look all the
same. But the drivers are very different. Some were born and raised in New York, but many are
newcomers to the United States. A few drive slowly, but most go very fast. Cab driving is a difficult
job. It can be dangerous, too. Thieves often try to steal the drivers’ money. Drivers sometimes get hurt.
If you don’t want to take a taxi, you can go by bus or you can take the subway. The subway is
quick and it’s cheap, but parts of it are old and dirty. Lights don’t always work and there is often fire on
the track. On some subway lines, there are new, clean, silver trains. But you can’t see the color of the
old trains easily. There is too much dirt and too many graffiti, inside and outside.
Question 28: What is the problem in New York?
A. It has too many apples. B. It is too big.
C It looked like an apple. D. It is too crowded.
Question 29: What does “a cab” mean?
A. a truck B. a bus C. a taxi D. a plane
Question 30: Cab drivers in New York __________.
A. can be dangerous B. look the same
C. can be attacked by thieves D. were all born in New York
Question 31: The word “subway” can best be replaced by ________
A. underground B. station C. lightbulb D. platform
Question 32: Subways in New York ____________.
A. have no lights B. are clothes
C. are quick but dirty D. often cause fires
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is closest meaning to each of the
following questions
Question 33: I last met him 3 years ago.
A. I have seen him before 3 years ago. B. I saw him since 3 years.
C. I haven’t met him for 3 years. D. I have met him when 3 years before.
Question 34: I don’t have money and I can’t buy that shirt.
A. If I had money, I will buy that shirt.
B. Unless I have money, I can’t buy that shirt.
C. If I had money, I could buy that shirt.
D. Unless I can’t buy that shirt, I had money.
Question 35: Nobody has invited her to the party.
A. She has been invited to the party.
B. Nobody has came to her party.
C. She hasn’t invited anyone to her party.
D. She hasn’t been invited to the party.
Question 36: “If I were you, I wouldn’t buy this coat,” she said.
A. She said that I wouldn’t buy this coat.

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 B. She told me to buy this coat.
C. She advised me against buying this coat.
D. She said she would buy this coat.
Question 37: The Smiths were given more rooms in the hotel. Their house had been destroyed in the
explosion.
A. The Smiths, whose house had been destroyed in the explosion, were given more rooms in the hotel.
B. The Smiths were given more rooms in the hotel, whom their house had been destroyed in the
explosion.
C. Their house had been destroyed in the explosion whose the Smiths were given more rooms in the
hotel.
D. Their house had been destroyed in the explosion that the Smiths were given more rooms in the hotel.
Question 38: The sun shone very brightly. Maria had to put on her sun glasses.
A. The sun shone very brightly, that Maria had to put on her sun glasses.
B. The sun shone so brightly that Maria had to put on her sun glasses.
C. Maria had to put on her sun glasses so the sun shone very brightly.
D. Maria had to put on her sun glasses although the sun shone very brightly.
Question 39: I do more exercise. I can remember more new words.
A. The less exercise I do, the less new words I can remember.
B. The more exercise I do, the more new words I can remember.
C. I can remember more new words so I do more exercise.
D. Because I can remember more new words, I do more exercise.
Question 40: I regret now. I didn’t invited her to my birthday last week.
A. She wish I had invited her to my birthday last wish.
B. I wish She had invited me to her birthday last week.
C. I wish I had invited her to my birthday last week.
D. She wish I regret inviting her to my birthday last week.

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