ĐỀ CƯƠNG ÔN THI HK2 KHỐI 10 (2023-2024)

PRACTICE TETS 1

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part
differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following sentences.
1. A. culture B. student C. distance D. mistake
2. A. aquarium B. ankle C. atmosphere D. baggage
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the
other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following sentences.
3. A. carnival B. safari C. opera D. festival
4. A. silver B. leather C. rubber D. ceramic
Mark 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. I played hockey since I was a child – I'm pretty good!
A. played B. was C. child D. pretty
6. King Henry the Eighth of England has had six wives.
A. the B. of C. has had D. wives
7. Chicken thighs should bake for 40 to 50 minutes.
A. Chicken B. bake C. for D. minutes
Mark 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 the following questions.
8. You can charge your phone with a replenishable power bank, ensuring you always have enough
battery when you're on the go.
A. rechargeable B. cordless C. solar powered D. aluminum
9. The shelter was like a safe home for animals, where they could live happily without fear of
harm.
A. botanical garden B. theme park C. castle D. sanctuary
Mark 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 the following questions.
10. I prefer using wired headphones because they don't require charging and always provide
reliable sound quality.
A. concrete B. cordless C. circular D. touristy
11. The old, unimpressive building stood quietly amidst the modern skyscrapers, barely catching
anyone's eye.
A. historic B. disappointing C. spectacular D. crowded
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
12. All I Want For Christmas Is You is probably a Christmas song which ______ by many generations.
A. to love B. is loved C. are be loved D. loves
13. She ______ in seven different countries, so she knows a lot about different cultures.
A. lives B. has lived C. is living D. lived
14. The walls ______ with vibrant hues of blue and green, creating a cheerful atmosphere in the room.
A. have been coloring B. are coloring C. are colored D. will color
15. Tom said, “I want to visit my friends this weekend”. ⇒ Tom said ______.
A. he wants to visit his friends that weekend B. he wanted to visit his friends that weekend
C. he wanted to visit his friends this weekend D. he wanted to visited his friends this weekend
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16. Jack _________________ (break) his arm when he _________________ (fall) off a horse in 2005.
A. broke / fell B. had broken / fell C. broke / had fell D. has broken / fallen
17. The new musical ______ next week at 12th Street's Old Auditorium.
A. is going to be performed B. is going to perform C. is performed D. will performing
18. Susan told me, “I can come tonight”. ⇒ Susan told me ______.
A. I could come that night B. she could come that night
C. she could come the previous night D. she could come tonight
19. I ______ my great grandmother for a few years - she died when I was eight.
A. know B. have known C. to know D. knew
20. I ______ my keys – can you help me look for them?
A. lose B. lost C. have lost D. losing
21. Linda told me, “I owned a flower shop a year ago”. ⇒ Linda told me ______.
A. she owned a flower shop a year before B. she had owned a flower shop a year before
C. she had owned a flower shop a year ago D. she had owned a flower shop before a year
22. We are visiting a small ______ with exotic fish around the world.
A. palace B. art gallery C. aquarium D. old town
23. The modern house had large ______ windows that offered a stunning view of the surrounding
landscape.
A. glass B. rubber C. nylon D. plastic
24. Travelers admired the ______ landscape, taking in the sight of mountains, forests, and rivers
stretching out before them.
A. beautify B. beautifully C. beauty D. beautiful
25. The house is completely off the grid, with all its electricity generated by ______ panels on the roof.
A. solar powered B. gas powered C. wind powered D. water powered
26. The table is made ______ solid oak, which gives it a sturdy and durable structure.
A. in B. with C. of D. by

Reading sign.
27. What does the sign say?
A. Cultural Sites are reopened after
renovation from Monday to Friday.
B. Temple of Tooth Relic is opened
for people who are visiting Sri Lanka.
C. The Department of Wildlife
Conservation announced that Sigiriya
will be closed temporary.
D. Wildlife Parks will be opened only
for local tourists.

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Read the following advertisement/ school announcement and mark the letter A, B, C, D to
indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

Exciting News!
Ready for an adventure? Explore our amazing city with our new (28) __________ program! Visit
famous landmarks, (29) __________ delicious food, and learn about our history and culture.
Whether you're walking through beautiful parks or shopping in lively markets, there's so much to
see and do. Bring your friends and family (30) __________ a fun day out! Let's all enjoy our city
together. Don't miss out—start planning your trip today!

28. A. tourists B. touristy C. tourist D. tourism

29. A. tried B. trying C. try D. to try
30. A. for B. to C. with D. by

Go Green with Us!

Join the movement towards sustainability with our materials and recycling (31) __________! We're
committed to reducing waste and protecting the environment. Recycle your paper, plastics, and metals
with us to minimize landfill waste and conserve valuable resources. With our state-of-the-art recycling
facilities, we ensure that every item (32) __________ responsibly. Plus, by choosing recycled materials,
you support eco-friendly production and help combat climate change. Let's work together to create a
cleaner, greener future for generations to come. Start (33) __________ a difference today—recycle with
us and be a part of the solution! Together, we can make a world of difference.
31. A. program B. power C. technology D. bin
32. A. have processed B. be processed C. is processed D. processed
33. A. changing B. making C. doing D. having

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct arrangement of the
sentences to make a meaningful paragraph/ letter in each of the following questions.
34.
a. They showed us how to harvest coffee, carry it in a special backpack and roast it.
b. We stayed with a local family of coffee farmers.
c. Last year, I went to Guatemala on an ecotourism holiday with my family.
d. I don’t really like the taste of coffee, but I loved the smell when we roasted it.
A. a-b-c-d B. c-a-b-d C. c-d-a-b D. c-b-a-d

35.
a. This will be the Artemis program.
b. Teams of scientists from several countries, including India, China and Israel, are working hard to
take part in the race.
c. NASA is planning to send people back to the moon and Mars.
d. Films like Ad Astra, starring Brad Pitt, show us people on scheduled flights to the moon showing
their ID on arrival almost as if they were arriving at an airport on Earth.
e. The idea of living on the moon clearly appeals to a lot of people.
A. b-c-e-a-d B. c-a-d-e-b C. c-a-e-b-d D. c-e-a-d-b

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Rewrite each of the following sentences.
36. The waitress serves breakfast at 7 o’clock. (Passive)
→ Breakfast is served at 7 o’clock by the waitress.
37. You should take these tablets before meals. (Passive)
→ These tablets should be taken before meals.
38. Peter said, “I may bring someone with me to this party”. (Reported speech)
→ Peter said he might bring someone with him to that party.
39. “I’ll do my best in the next examination, Mum,” Tom said. (Reported speech)
→ Tom told his mum he would do his best in the following examination.
40. They said, “We are learning English now.” (Reported speech)
→ They said they were learning English then.
41. He hasn’t taken a vacation for 2 years. (ago)
→ The last time he took a vacation was 2 years ago.
42. She began studying for the exam last week. (since/for)
→ She has studied for the exam for a week.
→ She has studied for the exam since last week.
43. I haven’t washed my car for a few months. (ago)
→ The last time I washed my car was a few months ago.
44. He began writing the book three years ago. (for)
→ He has written the book for 3 years.

PRACTICE TEST 2

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part
differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following sentences.
1. A. reliable B. estate C. flexible D. receipt
2. A. post-office B. florist’s C. donate D. clothes shop
3. A. statue B. water C. attract D. angry
4. A. digital B. privacy C. satellite D. microphone
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the
other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following sentences.
5. A. episode B. photographer C. creative D. instructor
6. A. spectacular B. atmospheric C. botanical D. enjoyable
7. A. opera B. fountain C. garden D. enjoy
8. A. recorder B. decision C. theory D. computer
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
9. The medicine __________ at a high place where the children can’t reach.
A. must be kept B. should keep C. have to be keep D. are kept
10. We ________ any interesting films lately.
A. didn’t see B. haven’t seen C. saw D. have seen
11. Eric ________ a flat yet, so he’s still living with his parents.
A. found B. didn’t find C. is finding D. hasn’t found
12. I’m not thirsty because I _________ some milk.
A. drunk B. have just drunk C. just drank D. had just drunk

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13. Mrs. Edwards __________ history for 35 years, after that, she retired
A. taught B. is teaching C. teaches D. has taught
14. The effects of cigarette smoking _________ to be very harmful recently.
A. have been proved B. proved C. were proved D. has been proved
15. I don’t think that you __________ to show your passport.
A. will ask B. are being asked C. will be asked D. are asking
16. When ____________ the first BBC TV programmes ___________ in the UK?
A. did / made B. were / made C. have / been made D. will / be made
17. This report must __________all the employees as soon as possible.
A. have to send B. have to be sent C. send D. be sent
18. Have _________ by these gadgets?
A. been traditional celluloid films replaced B. been replaced traditional celluloid films
C. traditional celluloid films replaced D. traditional celluloid films been replaced

Mark 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.
19. She told (A) me that (B)the bus is (C) coming soon and I had to get (D) ready as soon as possible
20. Our (A) city had received thousands (B) of visitors after (C) the pandemic occurred (D) last year.
21. Their newly launched smartphone (A) are gaining popularity (B) and they have more (C) and
more customers for (D) the gadgets.
22. Online shopping (A) is becoming (B) more popular as it is so convenient (C) for everyone to
buying (D) things

Reading sign.
23. What does the sign say?
Chloe wants Susie
A. To clean her room
B. To stop working at home
C. To tidy up the living room
D. To clean up the kitchen

Mark 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 the following questions.
24. Kevin is one of the most industrious students in my class. He always tries to complete all the
assignments before deadlines.
A. talented B. enthusiastic C. hard-working D. intelligent
25. Don’t be frightened. I’m not going to hurt you.
A. scared B. terrifying C. exhausted D. disappointed
26. The museum has special facilities for handicapped people.
A. difficult B. disabled C. disadvantaged D. poor
17. Have you ever come across such a beautiful person in all your life?
A. met such a beautiful person by chance
B. heard such a beautiful person
C. talked to such a beautiful person
D. glanced as such a beautiful person by chance

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Mark 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 the following questions.
28. When a new idea is proposed, it has to pass through many levels of management. This rigidity
prevents them from changing things quickly.
A. flexibility B. hardness C. stability D. interchanged
29. He arranged to pick up the tickets at the airport departure desk.
A. arrival B. reception C. aeroplane D. office
30. Can you make money and travel at the same time?
A. earn money B. raise money C. save money D. spend money
31. Social networking sites are becoming more and more popular every day.
A. famous B. unpopular C. well-known D. talented

Read the following advertisement/ school announcement and mark the letter A, B, C, D to
indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

Welcome to Hoi An villages in Da Nang, Viet Nam!

Hoi An villages are famous (32) _________ their beautiful vegetable and herb gardens. They are also
well-known for the coconut palms near Thu Bon River and traditional crafts such as colourful paper
lanterns.
Here in Hoi An villages, you can spend the morning (33) __________ on the local farms. Other leisure
activities include riding bicycles through the villages, travelling on basket boats and visiting craft
villages.
We offer an ecotour to Hoi An villages, and tourists are (34) __________ to use eco-friendly transport
such as bicycles to avoid polluting the environment. You can also buy local products and beautiful
crafts to help local businesses!
Call us at 0929292929 and book your tour today!

32. A. to B. on C. for D. in
33. A. garden B. gardening C. to garden D. gardens
34. A. encourage B. encouraging C. to encourage D. encouraged

School Spirit Week Announcement

Attention all students and staff members!
Get ready to show your school pride because Spirit Week is coming soon! (35) __________ 10th March
to 17th March, 2023. We'll be celebrating all the things that make our school community great.
Each day of Spirit Week will have a different theme, so get creative and dress up (36) ____________.
In addition to dressing up, there will be fun activities and competitions throughout the week, including
games, and performances. Let's (37) ________ together as a school community to celebrate our unity,
diversity, and spirit!
We can't wait to see everyone's enthusiasm and creativity during Spirit Week. Let's make it the best one
yet!

35. A. From B. Between C. For D. About

36. A. participate B. participated C. to participate D. participating
37. A. come B. to come C. coming D. came

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 Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct arrangement of the
sentences to make a meaningful paragraph/ letter in each of the following questions.
38.
a. But at the end of the second day, we lost our way.
b. When I was seventeen, some friends and I decided to go backpacking in Wales, during the school
holidays.
c. It was pouring with rain and it was getting dark.
e. We eventually came to a farmhouse and knocked on the door.
d. The first two days were fine.
A. e-d-b-a-c B. c-a-d-b-e C. b-c-a-d-e D. b-d-a-c-e
39.
a. I don’t really like the taste of coffee, but I loved the smell when we roasted it
b. The best part was that I made friends with a girl on the farm and now we’re penfriends.
c. Last year, I went to Guatemala on an ecotourism holiday with my family.
d. They showed us how to harvest coffee, carry it in a special backpack, and roast it.
e. We stayed with a local family of coffee farmers.
A. a-b-d-e-c B. b-d-e-c-a C. c-e-d-a-b D. e-c-b-a-d

Rewrite each of the following sentences

40. They said, “We are doing the exercises now.”
→ They said _____they were doing the exercises then.
41. Tom said, “I must leave now.”
→ Tom said that ______he had to leave then.
42. She has not gone on an excursion for several months. (AGO)
→ She last ______ went on an excursion several months ago.
43. “She said, “I won’t buy this car because it is very old.”
→ She said _____she wouldn't buy that car because it was very old.
44. The last time he went on a picnic was 6 years ago. (FOR)
→ He _____hasn’t gone on a picnic for 6 years.
45. Companies make boxes out of cardboard because it’s a cheap material.
→ Boxes _____are made out of cardboard because it is a cheap material.
46. The last time I cooked was 4 years ago.
→ I _______________________________________.
I haven’t cooked for 4 years.
47. Linda said, “The concert ended yesterday.”
→ Linda told me ______________________________.
Linda told me the concert had ended the day before.
48. Jack learned to ski. Then she went on a skiing holiday. (before)
→ Jack ________________________________________
Jack had learned to ski before she went on the skiing holiday.

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 PRACTICE TEST 3
I. Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined.
1. A. fountain B. playground C. country D. trousers
2. A. rubber B. excursion C. customer D. button
3. A. national B. parking C. palace D.statue
4. A. steel B. screen C. peer D.wheel
5. A. protect B. remote C. enjoyable D. expensive
II. Choose a word that has a different stress pattern from others.
6. A. aquarium B. compensation C. experience D. spectacular
7. A. souvenir B. impressive C. together D. occasion
III. Choose the most suitable word or phrase:
8. Jane __________ about going to the North Pole since she was young.
A. has dreamed B. dreamed C. have dreamed D. was dreaming
9. Last year, Charlie __________ to Iceland on business twice.
A. Has gone B. have gone C. went D. goes
10. Back in March, I _______________ enough money to buy a new car. Now, I can afford one.
A. haven’t had B. hasn’t had C. had had D. had
11. Ken ____________________ baseball since he was a teenager.
A. Played B. was playing C. has played D. have played
12. I'm hungry. I _________________ anything for hours
A. Didn’t eat B. eats C. haven’t eaten D. ate
13. The doctor _______ him to take more exercise.
A. told B. tell C. said D. say
14. I said that I had met her ______ .
A. yesterday B. the previous day C. the day D. the before day.
15. Peter said he was leaving for Paris ______.
A. the following week B. the week previous C. following week D. next week
16. Cindy said, “I haven’t seen John since last month.”
A. Cindy said she hasn’t seen John since the previous month.
B. Cindy said she hadn’t seen John since the previous month.
C. Cindy said she wasn’t seen John since the previous month.
D. Cindy said she doesn’t see John since the previous month.
17. She said that she ________ there the year before.
A. went B. had gone C. would go D. Goes
18. Romeo and Juliet ___________________ by Shakespeare.
A. wrote B. is written C. has written D. was written
19. The tunnel ____________ at the moment, so it's closed for all traffic.
A. is being repaired B. is repaired C. is repairing D. repaired
20. All the houses in our street____________ every year during the Christmas season.
A. have been decorated B. are decorated C. will be decorated D. decorate
21. A lot of old songs ____________________ on the radio last week.
A. played B. was played C. were played D. have played
Finding errors:
22. My father said that the taxi was coming now and asked if everyone was ready.
23. Kim said her mother that she would visit her grandfather in Nha Trang the next day.
24. The police said that The suspect will be released the next day.
25. Parcels can collected from the Post Office between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
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 Find the SYNONYM for the underlined phrase:
26. To win the election Joe needs to appeal to the typical man in the street.
A. attract B. join C. think about D. apologise
27. Tiffany came back holding her passport in the air and we queued up to board.
A. traveled B. announced C. lined up D. went through
Find the ANTONYM for the underlined word:
28. Over the past 20 years, how we take, keep, and share photos has been transformed.
A. changed B. unchanged C. popular D. destroyed

29. What does this sign mean? WE REGRET WE CANNOT

A. If you spend less than $20, you cannot pay by credit card. ACCEPT PAYMENT BY
B. We prefer cash payment for large sales. CREDIT CARD FOR SALES
C. If you spend more than $20, you must pay by credit card. OF UNDER $20
D. We make a charge if you pay by credit card.

30. What is this sign telling you?

A. You cannot buy film for cameras here.
B. You must look after your cameras here.
C. This area is guarded by cameras.
D. Camera cannot be used in this area.

Read the following advertisement/ school announcement and mark the letter A, B, C, D to indicate
the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Activity holidays
Our activity holidays are (31) ______ everyone, people who love danger or who just like sports. We have
a huge (32) _______ of water, snow or desert holidays. We’ll take you SCUBA diving in the Red Sea or
kayaking and white water rafting in Canada. If you (33)_____ snow, you can try skiing or snowboarding
in the Alps or even igloo-building. For those who like warmer weather, we also have sandboarding (the
desert version of skateboarding) or camel safaris.

31. A. for B. to C. about D. form

32. A. vary B. various C. variety D. unvarying
33. A. preferred B. prefer C. is preferred D. prefers

Trainee hairdresser
Full Time - 40 hours per week
Permanent
Brighton City Centre Learn from some of the best hairdressers in the world!
You will (34)______ 40 hours a week Monday to Saturday. Your responsibilities will include:
welcoming clients, washing hair, bringing coffee and tea to customers, and keeping the salon clean and
tidy (35) _____ all times.
No (36) ______ experience is necessary.
Please apply NOW!
34. A. work B. join C. come D. observe
[email protected]
35. A. under B. in C. at D. of
36. A. current B. before C. following D. previous
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 Grade 12 Graduation Party Announcement
Dear Students and Parents,
We would like to announce that the Grade 12 graduation party will (37) ______ on Friday, June 15th in the
school auditorium. The event will start at 6:00 PM and continue until 10:00 PM.
There will be exciting performances, delicious food, and a dance floor to celebrate this momentous occasion.
The dress code for the evening is semi-formal attire.
We look forward (38) ________ all Grade 12 students, their families, and teachers coming together to
commemorate this important (39) _________in their academic journey.
Let's make this a night to remember as we bid farewell to our graduating seniors and wish them success in their
future endeavors.
Sincerely.

37. A. be held B. hold C. be hold D. being hold

38. A. seeing B. to seeing C. see D. to see
39. A. position B. scene C. perspective D. milestone

V. WRITING
40. This is the first time Joey has gone abroad. (before)
=> Joey hasn't gone abroad before.
41. Sue last went back to her hometown 3 years ago. (for)
=> Sue has not gone back to her hometown for 3 years.
=> Sue has
42. The last time Anna went to China was 5 years ago. (since)
=> It is 5 years since Anna last went to China.
=> It’s
43. Los Angeles will host the 2028 Olympic Games.
=> The 2028 Olympic Games will be hosted in Los Angeles.
=> The 2028 Olympic Games
44. Stephen Spielberg is directing a major action film at the moment.
=> A major action film is being directed by Stephen Spielberg at the moment.
=> A major
45. The organizers of the event welcomed the president.
=> The president was welcomed by the organizers.
=> The president
46. Coca-Cola has sponsored this programme.
=> This programme has been sponsored by Coca-Cola
=> This
47. “My sister has had a baby,” Lisa said to her friends.
=> Lisa said to her friends (that) her sister had had a baby.
=> Lisa said
48. Sarah told her friend, “I’m not enjoying my job very much.”
=> Sarah told her friend (that) she was not enjoying her job very much.
=> Sarah
49. “We went to Rome last month.” Ian told Emma
Ian told Emma they had gone to Rome the month before.

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 PRACTICE TEST 4

A. CLOSEST MEANING
1. Don't be frightened. I'm not going to hurt you.
A. scared B. terrifying C. exhausted D. disappointed
2. The museum has special facilities for handicapped people.
A. difficult B. disabled C. disadvantaged D. poor
3. These isolated islands are inhabited only by birds and small animals.
A. remote B. near C. picturesque D. dull
B. OPPOSITE MEANING
l. He arranged to pick up the tickets at the airport departure desk.
A. arrival B. reception C. aeroplane D. office
2. There was a large but peaceful demonstration outside the US Embassy.
A. quiet B. small C. soft D. noisy
3. Please ensure that your seat belts are fastened securely.
A. insecurely B. safely C. carefully D. tightly
4. In 1901, pans of an ancient machine were discovered on a ship near the Greek Island.
A. priceless B. precious C. old D. modern
C. MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. These tourists ______to our country for the first time, and they love our music very much.
A. were B. are C. have been D. had been
2. Nam was so sleepy yesterday morning that he ______ asleep during the English lesson.
A. falls B. was fallen C. has fallen D. fell
3. We ______any interesting films lately.
A. didn't see B. haven't seen C. saw D. have seen
4. Eric ______a flat yet, so he's still living with his parents.
A. found B. didn't find C. is finding D. hasn't found

5. I'm not thirsty because I______ some milk.

A. drunk B. have just drunk C. just drank D. had just drunk
6. Her phone number _______ yet.
A. hasn't found B. hasn't been found C. had been found D. had found
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7. I don’t think that you _____ to show your passport.
A. will ask B. are being asked C. will be asked D. are asking
8. When _____ the first BBC TV programmes _______in the UK?
A. did / made B. were / made C. have / been made D. will / be made
9. This report must _______all the employees as soon as possible.
A. have to send B. have to be sent C. send D. be sent
10. Everyone_______ of the dangers of using digital devices before bedtime lately.
A. have been warned B. has been warned C. are warned D. will be warned
11. I couldn't remember what _______ to me the previous day
A. was happening B. had happened C. has happened D. happened
12. The effects of cigarette smoking _______ to be very harmful recently.
A. have been proved B. proved C. were proved D. has been proved

D. WRITING
Passive
1. The host offered me a cup of tea.
→ I was offered a cup of tea by the host.
2. The city council will open a new stadium next year.
→ A new stadium will be opened by the city council next year.
3. The director should sign all the documents.
→ All the documents should be signed by the director.
4. People should take medicine before meals.
→ Medicine should be taken before meals. (by people)
5. The boys have broken the window.
→ The window has been broken by the boys.
6. The police caught the suspect near the French border.
→ The suspect was caught near the French border by the police.
7. The staff will serve dinner after the speech.
→ Dinner will be served by the staff after the speech.

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Reported speech
8. “I lost my bike last night, Ian,” said Christina.
→ Christina told Ian (that) she had lost her bike the night before/ the previous night.
9. "When I get there, I'll send you a message," Jane told Thomas.
→ Jane told Thomas that when she got there, she would send him a message.
10. "I left my raincoat here two days ago," Ann said.
→ Ann said (that) she had left her raincoat there two days before.
11. “I can't work very hard because I have a headache," he said.
→ He said that he couldn’t work very hard because he had a headache.
12. "I'll be very happy if my mother recovers from the operation well," Ted said.
→ Ted said that he would be very happy if his mother recoverd from the operation well.
13. "I've taught at several schools but this school is the best one," Miss May said.
→ Miss May said that she had taught at several school but that school was the best one.
14. "We were staying in the hotel when the earthquake began," he said.
→ He said that they had been staying in the hotel when the earthquake had begun.
15. "You should drink more water every day," the doctor told me.
→ The doctor told me that I should drink more water every day.
16. "My sister finished the university in 2012,” John said.
→ John said that his sister had finished the university in 2012 .
17. "I won't come to her birthday party if she doesn't invite me," Tom told me.
→ Tom told me that he wouldn’t cometo her birthday party if she didn’t invite him.
18. "You'll look better if you grow a beard," his wife told him.
→ His wife told him that he would look better if he grew a beard.
19. "I went on my first flight last week," said James to me.
→ James told me that he had gone on his first flight the previous week / the week before.

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 PRACTICE TEST 5

Pronunciation
1. A. castle B. botanical C. fountain D. statue
2. A. palace B. statue C. national D. water
Stress
3. A. museum B. aquarium C. ruin D. cathedral
4. A. market B. expensive C. temple D. tower
Vocabulary&Grammar
5. Lara _____________ Susie for 3 years. They sometimes have a chat on Skype.
A. has know B. has known C. have knew D. has knew
6. I and my wife ___________ a visit to Paris in November 2021.
A. pay B. has paid C. have pay D. paid
7. This project _____________________ tomorrow.
A. completed B. will complete C. will be completed D. was completed
8. The photos ____________ in a London studio last week.
A. were taken B. have taken C. was taken D. have been taken
9. A report _______________ every Friday by Tom.
A. written B. writes C. are written D. is written
10. What does the sign mean?
A. You are not allowed to fish here.
B. You must get a license to fish here.
C. You can only catch certain types of fish.
D. You are permitted to fish here.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction
11. Peter said he gets up every morning at seven o’clock.
A. gets B. every C. at D. he
12. London has changed a lot since we first come to live here.
A. live B. since C. has changed D. come

Indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following
questions.
13. I felt very extravagant spending £200 on a dress.
A. cheap B. expensive C. boring D. beautiful

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Indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
14. People who protect animals worked to keep them safe in remote areas where not many people live.
A. distant B. dangerous C. peaceful D. neighboring
Read the following advertisement and school announcement and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your
answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 25 to 30.

EXPERIENCE BANGKOK TOUR LIKE NEVER BEFORE!

- Ride: Glide in a tuk-tuk, visit a pagoda, and taste street vendor treats.
- Serenity: Cruise a lake, interact with (26) ________ residents, and marvel at skyscrapers.
- Environment: Pollution (27) ___________, creating a sustainable city.
- Thrills: Enjoy a stadium game and immerse in Thai culture.

Embark (28) ___________ a unique Bangkok tour. Book now for an unforgettable experience!

15. A. a B. an C. the D. ᴓ (no article)

16. A. is reduced B. is reducing C. reduced D. are reduced
17. A. at B. in C. on D. wit

DISCOVERING HO CHI MINH CITY'S HIGHLIGHTS

Dear Students,
We are excited to announce an amazing field trip around Ho Chi Minh City! This adventure will help
you learn more about our city's history, culture, and famous landmarks.
⚫ Time: The trip will take place (18) _______ Saturday, April 20th, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
⚫ Price: The cost for the trip is 300,000 VND per student.
⚫ Dress Code: Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes suitable for walking, along with
sunscreen and (19)______ hat to protect you from the sun.
⚫ Means of Transport: We will travel by air-conditioned bus, ensuring a comfortable and
(20)_______ journey for everyone.
During our trip, we'll visit some iconic places such as a beautiful mosque, impressive statues, a
historic cathedral, the central post office, the bustling city center, a tall tower with great views, and a
lively market.
Join us on this exciting adventure to explore the best of Ho Chi Minh City's culture and landmarks.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to make unforgettable memories!
Best regards!
18. A. in B. at C. on D. with
19. A. an B. a C. the D. ᴓ (no article)
20. A. safe B. safety C. unsafe D. safely
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct arrangement of the sentences to
make a meaningful paragraph in each of the following questions.
21.
a. She loved having done something to protect the wildlife.
b. Having listened to careful instructions from the scientists, Katie and her friends received little turtles to care
for before they took the turtles to the beach.
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d. Last week, she joined her school’s field trip to Con Dao island.
e. Katie moved to and learned in Viet Nam after her mother found a job here.
f. It involved releasing sea turtles into the sea.
A. e - a - d - f - b - c C. e - d - f - b - c - a
B. a - d - f - b - c - e D. a - e - b - c - a - f
22.
a. Then, we went on a walk with a guide, and it was really cool. We heard birds singing and leaves
rustling.
b. This trip to the national park was really fun, and we'll never forget it.
c. First, we walked into the park and were amazed by its size. Tall trees greeted us, and we felt like we
were in a forest.
d. Thirdly, we saw a river in the park, and it looked clean and clear. We wanted to jump in and swim!
e. Amidst the peaceful nature, our fun trip to the national park began with excitement.
f. When it got dark, we sat around a campfire and told stories.
A. e - c - a - d - f - b C. e - f - c - a - d - b
B. b - c - d - f - a - e D. c - a - d - f - b - e

Writing:
23. Jack started playing the drums five hours ago.
=> Jack has ______played the drums for five hours________.
24. Two weeks ago, he said, “I visited this museum last week.”
=> Two weeks ago, he said he had visited that museum the week before / the previous week/ the last week
25. The sales assistant asked the woman, “Which jacket have you already tried on?”
=> The sales assistant asked the woman which jacket she had already tried on.
26. Steven has forgotten the book.
=> The book has been forgotten by Steven.
27. The students handed in the reports.
=> The reports were handed in by the students.

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