ĐỀ MINH HỌA HẢI PHÒNG – TEST 2

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. cheap B. watch C. check D. ache
2. A. lends B. plants C. plays D. seems
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. decide B. arrive C. accept D. service
4. A. educate B. entertain C. satellite D. chemistry
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. Physical changes are different for everyone, so you don’t need to feel embarrassed or frustrated!
A. worried B. responsible C. confident D. depressed
6. We should respect animals and the natural environment, which is their home.
A. traditional B. original C. artificial D. decorative
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. My elder sister failed her final exam, which depressed my parents.
A. embarrassed B. satisfied C. pleased D. disappointed
8. It's very hard to talk to Mr. Baker. He's 75 years old, and he's deaf.
A. can't see anything B. can't walk C. can't hear well D. can't run far
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. At the moment, I ___________ a fascinating book about space exploration.
A. am reading B. has read C. read D. was reading
10. He is keen ___________ playing the guitar and spends hours practicing every day.
A. for B. in C. of D. on
11. She promised ___________ to my birthday party, but she didn't.
A. to come B. come C. to coming D. coming
12. The doctor treated my mother _______ was very kind and knowledgeable.
A. who B. whose C. whom D. which
13. She’s ___________ to get the job. The interview went really well.
A. certain B. unsure C. relieved D. astonished
14. Children are very ___________. They are good at acting out stories.
A. create B. creation C. creative D. creatively
15. It was impossible for her to tell the truth, so she had to __________ a story.
A. invent B. combine C. manage D. lie
16. ____________ I was really tired, I couldn’t sleep.
A. Even though B. So C. Therefore D. Because of
17. After graduation, Lan works as an ____________ assistant in an organization.
A. administration B. administering C. administrative D. administrator
18. She asked her friends to ____________ the radio as she wanted to focus on her lesson.

A. go on B. turn off C. put on D. get over

19. David is talking to his mother.
- David: "I have a terrible cold.”
- Mother: “___________”
A. Really? That's too bad. B. No, I haven't.
C. That sounds good. D. Thanks so much
20. Mary is talking to a teacher in front of a classroom.
- Mary: "Excuse me. Is this the Maths class?
- Teacher: “___________”
A. Yes, they are your Maths teachers. B. Yes, it is. And I’m the teacher.
C. Not really. He’s the man over there. D. No, he isn't here.
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. There was a very interesting news on the radio this evening about the match.
A. There B. a C. on the D. about
22. The amount of women earning Doctor's Degrees has risen sharply in recent years.
A. The amount of B. earning C. has risen D. recent years
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.
Lunar New Year, more (23) known by its shortened name Tet, which is the most important and
(24) ____________ holiday and festival in Viet Nam. Tet takes place from (25) ____________ first day
of the first month of the Lunar calendar (around late January or early February) until at least the third
day. Many Vietnamese (26) ____________ for Tet by cooking special foods and cleaning the house.
There are lots of customs practicing during Tet, like visiting a person’s house on the first day of the
New Year, wishing New Year’s greetings (27) ____________ giving lucky money to children and elderly
people. During Tet, Vietnamese visit their relatives and temples, forgetting about the trouble of the
past year and hoping for a better upcoming year.

23. A. commonly B. largely C. mostly D. fairly

24. A. popular B. dangerous C. difficult D. boring
25. A. a B. an C. the D. x
26. A. prepare B. preparation C. preparative D. preparing
27. A. or B. so C. but D. and
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.
The environment is the natural world dial surrounds us, consisting of the air we breathe, the
water we drink, the land we live on, and the ecosystems dial support life. It is essential for the well-
being of all living beings on Earth.

One of the issues concerning the environment is climate change. Human activities, such as
burning fossil fuels and deforestation, contribute to the release of greenhouse gases, leading to global
warming and the change of ecosystems. Climate change has serious consequences, including extreme
weather events, sea-level rise, and the loss of biodiversity. Another important aspect of die
environment is pollution. Industrial activities, and the use of harmful chemicals contaminate die air,
waler, and soil. Pollution has negative effects on human health, wildlife, and the overall balance of
ecosystems.

Preserving and protecting the environment requires collective actions. Conservation efforts,
such as sustainable resource management and afforestation, play a crucial role in reducing
environmental damage. Besides, individual actions, such as reducing waste, and adopting eco-friendly
practices, contribute to a more sustainable future. It is essential to raise awareness and educate the
public about environmental issues. By this way. individuals can make informed choices and lake steps
to minimize their ecological footprint.

28. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?

A. The Importance of Environmental Preservation

B. Pollution and Its Impact on the Environment

C. Climate Change: A Global Crisis

D. Raising Awareness for a Sustainable Future

29. The word “It” in the first paragraph refers to _____________.

A. the air B. the environment C. life D. the land

30. According to paragraph 2, which of the following is NOT mentioned as the consequences of
climate change?

A. extreme weather events B. sea-level rise

C. reducing temperature D. the loss of biodiversity

31. The word “contaminate” is closest in meaning to _____________.

A. protect B. pollute C. destroy D. improve

32. According to the passage, pollution _____________.

A. contaminates the environment B. does not affect the air

C. has no effect on human health D. does not change ecosystems

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. This book is more interesting than the one I read last week.
A. The book I read last week is more interesting than this one.
B. This book isn't as interesting as the one I read last week.
C. The book I read last week isn't as interesting as this one.
D. This book is more interesting than any books I read last week.
34. "I go swimming every summer,” said Patrick.
A. Patrick told to me that he goes swimming every summer.
B. Patrick said to me that I go swimming every summer.
C. Patrick said me that he went swimming every summer.
D. Patrick told me that he went swimming every summer.
35. She works all day, so she doesn't have time to play with her children.
A. If she works all day, she won't have time to play with her children.
B. She would have time to play with her children if she hadn't worked all day.
C. If she didn't work all day, she would have time to play with her children.
D. She would have had time to play with her children if she didn't work all day.
36. I am fond of my nephew although he behaves terribly.
A. Despite my nephew's terrible behavior, I am still fond of him.
B. Despite of my nephew's terrible behavior, I am fond of my nephew.
C. I am fond of my nephew, but he behaves terribly.
D. I am fond of my nephew, however he behaves terribly.
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. My father/ tired/ live/ city/ want/ quiet village//
A. My father is tired of living in the city, so he wants to live in a quiet village.
B. My father is tired to live in the city and wants to live in a quiet village.
C. My father is tired from living in the city and wants to live in a quiet village.
D. My father is tired of living in the city and wanting to live in a quiet village.
38. cars/ fast and comfortable/ than/ motorcycles//
A. Cars are faster and more comfortable than motorcycles.
B. Cars are more fast and comfortable than motorcycles are.
C. Cars are faster and comfortable than motorcycles are.
D. Cars are fast and comfortable than motorcycles.
39. I write/ connection/ pair of shoes/ purchase/ last month//
a. I’m writing to you in connection with a pair of shoes that I purchased last month.
b. I write to you in connection to a pair of shoes which I purchased last month.
c. I’m writing to you connection with a pair of shoes that I purchased last month.
d. I write to you in connection with a pair of shoes that I’ve purchased last month.
40. The sun/ shine/ brightly/ when/ she/ come/.
A. The sun shone brightly when she comes.
B. The sun has shone brightly when she came.
C. The sun shines brightly when she came.
D. The sun was shining brightly when she came.