Bộ 50 đề thi chọn học sinh giỏi cấp tỉnh môn Tiếng Anh Lớp 9

TEST 1
SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO
 BẮC GIANG
KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI CẤP TỈNH
NĂM HỌC 2011 – 2012 Môn thi: Tiếng Anh (Lớp 9)
	Ngày thi: 01 tháng 4 năm 2012	
Thời gian làm bài: 150 phút
I. Choose one word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others. (5 pts)	
1. 	A. cool	B. blood	C. fool	D. tool 
2. 	A. champagne	B. exchange	C. chance 	D. reach
3. 	A. swing	B. sweet	C. sword	D. swan 
4. 	A. occupation 	B. occasion 	C. shake	D. challenger
5. 	A. with	B. thunder 	C. wealth	D. marathon
II. Choose one word whose stress pattern is different from the others. (5 pts)
1. 	A. education	B. unhappily	C. development	D. community
2. 	A. exciting	B. important	C. delicious	D. beautiful
3. 	A. calendar	B. longevity	C. scientist	D. constancy
4. 	A. distribute 	B. intelligence	C. calculate 	D. consumption
5. 	A. potential 	B. convenient	C. available	D. fertilizer
III. Choose the best answer to complete the sentences. (10 pts)
1. - “Have a nice weekend!” - “______.”
	A. Do you have any plans?	B. I’m going to take it easy.
C. Thanks. You too!	D. Are you going anywhere?
2. Let's go somewhere else. There's ______ noise in this room.
	A. too many	B. too much	C. enough	D. too
3. The staff ______ at weekends so as not to delay the project any further. 
	A. works 	B. is working 	C. are working	D. working 
4. - “Is it far to the railway station from here?” 	- “______.”
	A. Sure, no problem	B. By taxi	C. None at all	D. Yeah, it’s pretty far 
5. He is the first student ______ the scholarship this year
	A. who win	B. to win	C. winning	D. whose won
6. Tet is a wonderful opportunity for ______ off new clothes.
	A. showing	B. wearing	C. carrying	D. putting
7. They have just moved into a huge ______.
	A. house two-storey B. house of two storey C. two-storeys house	D. two-storey house 
8. ______ in large quantities in the Middle East, oil became known as black gold because of the large profit it brought. 
	A. Discovering 	B. which was discovered C. Discovered 	D. That when discovered
9. The farther a star is from us, ______ it seems to us.
	A. the smaller	B. much small	C. the smallest	D. smaller 
10. - "Do you like the novel that I gave you last week?”
	- “______ the novels that I’ve read, I enjoy this one most.”
	A. All of 	B. Of all 	C. For all 	D. From all
IV. Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition. Write the letter on the space provided. (5 pts)
1. Kim Jong-il died _______________ a suspected heart attack on 17 December 2011 while traveling _______________ train to an area outside Pyongyang.
2. ____________ the Internet, we can select information _____________ a wide variety of sources.
3. It's hard work looking _______________ three children all day.
4. We had to call off the office party because _______________ the economic situation.
5. You have to fill _______________ this form, and return it to the manager.
6. For most households living in Hanoi, gas and electricity account ______________ 20% to 30% of the monthly bill.
7. She left the company because she didn’t get on _______________ her boss.
8. She walked into the house softly _______________ fear of being recognized. 
V. Complete the telephone conversation between two friends. What does Jack say to Andrew? Write the letter (A-H) on the space provided. (5 pts)
	Example :	Andrew: Hi, Jack. It’s Andrew.
	Jack: 0 - C
Andrew:
Oh, sorry. I’m phoning about the skateboarding competition this afternoon.
A. I’d like a new one but I don’t think I’m good enough to win.
B. I didn’t see it. Is the competition on all afternoon?
C. Hi, you’re calling early!
D. Do the winners get CDs like last year?
E. I wasn’t very good then.
F. I didn’t know that was today.
G. I haven’t got one of those.
H. Maybe, we’ll see. Shall we meet in the park at 2.00?
Jack:
(1) ____________________
Andrew:
Really? There was some information about it in our club magazine.
Jack:
(2) ____________________
Andrew:
Just from 2.30 till 5 p.m. They give out prizes at 6 p.m.
Jack:
(3) ____________________
Andrew:
The prizes are better this time. The top prize is a skateboard.
Jack:
(4) ____________________
Andrew:
You’re much better than you were last year.
Jack:
(5) ____________________
Andrew:
Great! See you then.
VI. Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the words in capital letters. (10 pts)
1. I think, it is not easy for you to apply for that job because you behaved towards the boss so _________________________. 
(POLITE) 
2. The most ________________________ earthquake struck the north-east coast and triggered a massive tsunami in Japan last year.
(DISASTER)
3. After her excellent _______________________ in Vietnam’s got talent, Phuong Anh, an energetic girl becomes more beloved by television viewers.
(PERFORM)
4. I apologize for the mistakes I made this morning. There appears to have been a slight _________________________. 
(UNDERSTAND)
5. _________________________ are alarmed by the rate at which tropical rainforests are being destroyed.
(CONSERVE)
6. Please _________________________ your seatbelt. The plane is taking off.
(FAST)
7. You can never be sure what he is going to do. He is so ________________________.
(PREDICT)
8. Pop singer Whitney Houston, whose talent was discovered at an early age, was pronounced ________________________ at the Beverly Hilton hotel.
(DIE)
9. The fans of Manchester United shouted ________________________ when Wayne Rooney scored an important goal for the team.
(EXCITE) 
10. I found the visit most ________________________.
(EDUCATE)
VII. Give the correct tense or form of the verbs in brackets. (10 pts)
1. Vladimir Putin (appoint) prime minister in 1999 by the foundering president, Boris N. Yeltsin and (become) the president of Russia a year later.
_________________________
_________________________
2. (Write) the letter, she put it carefully in an envelope and went to bed.
_________________________
3. The man (sit) next to me was nervous because he (not fly) before.
_________________________
_________________________
4. No sooner the president (arrive) than they had an important discussion.
_________________________
5. I don’t know why you always (talk) in class, boy.
_________________________
6. Hue is a first year student. By the end of the year, she (learn) English for two years.
_________________________
7. Were I to know the answer, I (tell) you right away.
_________________________
8. Peter, together with his family members, (visit) Halong Bay twice this year.
_________________________
VIII. Each of the following sentences contains one error. Underline and correct it. (5 pts) 
1. We want to spend our holiday in a villa by the sea and enjoying sea food.
2. The new workers will soon be accustomed to work on a night shift.
3. It is essential that every child has the same educational opportunities.
4. The more frequent you exercise, the greater physical endurance you will have.
5. The letter was sent by special delivery must be very important.
_______________________
_______________________
_______________________
_______________________
_______________________
IX. Fill in each numbered space with ONE appropriate word. (10 pts)
Bi Rain to return to Vietnam
Two famous Korean singers – Bi Rain and Park Hyo Shin – are expected to be in Hanoi (1) ______________ March 17 to 23, to perform in the meeting between officials of the Vietnamese (2) _______________ South Korean Ministries of Defense at the Hanoi Opera House on March 21. The two (3) _______________ will go to Vietnam with a company of 97 officers and soldiers from the theatrical wing of the Republic of Korea’s (RoK) Army, at the invitation of the Vietnamese Ministry of National Defense.
The tour is a part of a series of events to (4) ______________ the 20th anniversary of Vietnamese-RoK diplomatic ties. (5) _______________ the tour, the troupe will visit the popular tourist destinations of Hanoi and Halong Bay. 
Since joining the army last October, Bi Rain (6) ___________ nearly disappeared from the stage.
(7) ____________ in 1982, Bi Rain is a highly accomplished dancer, singer and actor (8) _______________ acting and music career has expanded beyond Asian boundaries. In 2006, Bi Rain was named by Time magazine as (9) _______________ of the "100 Most Influential People Who Shape Our World."
Bi Rain's concert will be (10) _______________ on March 21 at the Hanoi Opera House at 1 Trang Tien, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi.
X. Read the passage below and then choose the correct answer A, B, C or D. (10 pts)
	During the (1) ______ years, many young people can at times be difficult to talk to. They often seem to dislike being questioned. They may seem (2) ______ to talk about their work at school. This is a normal (3) ______ of this age. Though it can be very hard for parents to understand, it is part of becoming (4) ______ of teenagers trying to be adult while they are still growing up. Young people are usually unwilling to talk if they believe, that questions are trying to (5) ______ up on them
	Parents should do their (6) ______ to talk to their son and daughter about school, work and future plans but should not (7) ______ them to talk if they don't want to. Parents should also watch for dangerous signs. Some young people in trying to be adult may (8) ______ with sex, drugs, alcohol or smoking. Parents need to watch for any signs of (9) ______ behavior which may be connected with these and help if (10) ______.
1. 	A. early 	B. teenage 	C. childhood 	D. recent
2. 	A. unworried 	B. unrestrained 	C. unexpected 	D. unwilling
3. 	A. development 	B. appearance 	C. circumstance 	D. achievement
4. 	A. free 	B. confident 	C. dependent 	D. independent
5. 	A. catch 	B. check 	C. keep 	D. make 
6. 	A. well	B. good 	C. better 	D. best
7. 	A. push 	B. allow 	C. put 	D. expect
8. 	A. experiment 	B. approach 	C. experience 	D. attach
9. 	A. unacceptable 	B. unusual 	C. normal 	D. exemplary
10. A. proper 	B. appropriate 	C. important 	D. necessary
XI. Read the passage below and then choose the correct answer A, B, C or D. (5 pts)
In Viet Nam, there is great excitement built up well before Tet Nguyen Dan. First, every family organizes a trip to the cemetery to visit the graves of their ancestor. After that, to create an air of prosperity, wealth and fun for the first three days of the Lunar New Year, people are kept busy cooking traditional foods, buying gifts, and making other preparations. Certain items deemed to be bought or made are banh chung, dried watermelon seeds, tea, dried sausages, fruit (fresh and candied), ornamental plants and flowers. Red and yellow flowers are ideal as they make the house more welcoming. On the New Year's days, only good comments and wishes can be expressed. Children receive their Ii xi (or red envelopes with lucky money inside). People make a visit to family members, neighbors, and close friends. And people who live apart from their family try to get together on these days. Clearly enough, games and various forms of entertainment are staged and these often last a week. Varying traditional specialties including wrestling, buffalo fighting, dragon dancing take place in different regions.
1. Before Tet, people usually _________.
	A. are very busy with the preparations	B. have great excitement and fun
	C. rebuild their ancestral graves	D. spend time on traveling
2. Which of the following, according to the passage, is NOT usually eaten during Tet?
	A. candied fruit 	B. sausages 	C. watermelon 	D. beef stew
3. Why are red and yellow flowers popular in decorating the house at Tet?
	A. Because they are pleasant and cheap.	B. Because they make the house look comfortable to be in.
	C. Because they represent good luck.	D. Because they are attractive and not very expensive.
4. On the New Year's days, _________.
	A. people are busy cooking traditional foods B. everybody receives their “lucky money”
	C. only good comments can be made	D. houses are cleaned and decorated with trees and flowers
5. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?
	A. Tet is period of concord and hope. 	B. Tet is an occasion for a family to get together.
	C. Tet is a good time to visit others.	D. Tet is a great season of joy and of entertainment.
XII. Rewrite the sentences so that it means the same as the first one, beginning with the given words. (10 pts)
1. If someone understands this book, they are more intelligent than I am.
ð Anyone ____________________________________________________________.
2. It was only when I left home that I realized how much my family meant to me.
ð Not until __________________________________________________________.
3. That restaurant is so dirty that no one wants to eat there.
ð So ______________________________________________________________.
4. We can’t afford to buy the house.
ð The house ________________________________________________________.
5. “Why don’t you put a better lock on the door, Harry?” said John.
ð John suggested ___________________________________________________.
6. I am sure he didn’t know that his mother was seriously ill.
ð He couldn’t possibly _____________________________________________.
7. The value of sterling has fallen considerably in the past weeks. 
ð There has _______________________________________________________.
8. Even though the old woman’s memory was poor, she told interesting stories to the children. 
ð Despite ____________________________________________________________.
9. I’m having a lot of trouble now because I lost my passport last week.
ð If I ________________________________________________________________.
10. I wasn't a bit surprised to hear that Ashaha had failed the test.
ð It came ___________________________________________________________. 
XIIII. Use the given word to write the second sentence in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence. Do not change the form of the given word. (5 pts)
1. I’d like you to find this word in the dictionary. 	(look)
ð Will you _________________________________________________ in the dictionary?
2. "You'd better have a few days at home," the doctor told Tom. 	(stay)
ð The doctor _____________________________________________ home for a few days.
3. “It’s your fault to make the wall dirty, Hung" said his mother. 	(blamed)
ð Hung’s mother _________________________________________________ the wall dirty.
4. Are the children keen on sports activities? 	(part)
ð Do the children enjoy __________________________________________ sports activities?
5. There are a lot of old people who need looking after. 	(take)
ð Many old people need someone ___________________________________________ them.
XIV. Use the given suggestions to complete sentences. (5 pts)
1. Thank you / much / invite me / speak / your students.
ð _______________________________________________________________________
2. I / be used / get up early / so / not mind / leave / 5 o’clock / morning.
ð _______________________________________________________________________
3. Phuong / promise / keep / touch / us / while / she / be / Ho Chi Minh city.
ð _______________________________________________________________________
4. Tuan / Nam / who / not come / class / yesterday / explain / teacher now.
ð _______________________________________________________________________
5. Not / have / previous / experience / Peter / not stand / chance / job.
ð _______________________________________________________________________
TEST 2
UBND TỈNH BÌNH PHƯỚC
SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO
(Đề thi này gồm có 4 trang)
KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 9 - VÒNG TỈNH NĂM HỌC 2010-2011
Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH Ngày thi: 25/03/2011.
Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút.
Phần I: Chọn từ có phần trọng âm khác vị trí với những từ còn lại.
1. 	A. dangerous 	B. temperature	C. surrounding	D. celebrate
2. 	A. festival	B. expensive	C. industry	D. beautiful
Phần II: Chọn từ có phần gạch chân phát âm khác với những từ còn lại.
3. 	A. carry	B. candy	C. plane	D. back
4. 	A. who	B. when	C. where	D. why
5. 	A. there	B. these	C. thing	D. though
Phần III: Chọn phương án thích hợp (A, B, C or D) 
6. Tet holiday is the most important _______ for Vietnamese people.
A. culture	B. celebration	C. custom	D. religion
7. Family members who live _______ try to be together at Tet.
A. distant	B. away	C. apart	D. separate
8. Mr. Brown’s _______ of humor distinguishes him from others.
A. feeling	B. sense	C. hobby	D. temper
9. I am so _______ of my father and love him so much.
A. keen	B. alike	C. proud	D. interested
10. “Happy birthday to you” is an English song _______ is usually sung at a birthday party.
A. it	B. which	C. one	D. this
11. My brother has to go to work _______ it’s raining very hard.
A. even though	B. despite	C. in spite	D. however
12. _______ the fact that my house is near the swimming pool , I rarely go swimming.
A. Although	B. In case	C. Despite	D. In spite
13. We found the book _______.
A. interesting	B. interest	C. interested	D. interestingly
14. Tom failed the exam _______ he was lazy.
A. such	B. that	C. like	D. as
15. I suggest _______ a shortcut through the field. It’ll take much less time.
A. take	B. taking	C. to take	D. to taking
16. We’ll pay a very expensive cost _______ we protect the environment.
A. if	B. when	C. unless	D. and
17. I’d love to go to the party _______ I have to finish my homework.
A. and	B. but	C. or	D. so
18. They became _______ after eating the contaminated food.
A. sick	B. sickly	C. sickness	D. sickliness
19. My mother is very _______ at cooking.
A. well	B. good	C. popular	D. famous
20. It surprised me _______ John would do such a thing.
A. what	B. which	C. that	D. how
21. The tour around the country was _______ cheap.
A. surprise	B. surprised	C. surprising	D. surprisingly
22. Nobody has come, _______?
A. hasn’t he	B. has he	C. have they	D. haven’t they
23. That wasn’t your first visit to Hanoi, _______?
A. was that	B. was it	C. were you	D. didn’t you
24. I don’t mind _______ if you’re tired.
A. drive	B. to drive	C. driving	D. to be driven
25. “I wish you _______ longer”. Lan said to Maryam.
A. could stay	B. stay	C. will stay	D. can stay
26. When _______ Paul?
A. were you last see	B. do you last see	C. did you last see	D. were you last seeing
27. “Have you ever been to Ho Chi Minh City?” –“ _______”
A. Still not	B. Already not	C. Until you not	D. Not yet
28. Maryam had a good time last summer.
A. enjoyed herself	B. had enough time	C. had plenty of time D. had a useful time
29. Lan asked _______ let her in. 
A. someone to	B. someone	C. to someone	D. that someone
30. Helen asked me _______ the film called “Star War”
A. have I seen	B. have you seen	C. if I had seen	D. if had I seen
31. Yoko told me she couldn’t go to sleep. That what she _______.
A. talked to me	B. said me	C. told to me	D. said to me
32. Mr. Brown is very tall. What is his exactly _______.
A. measure	B. length	C. height	D. size
33. The more _______ we walk, the longer it will take us to get home.
A. slowest	B. slower	C. slowly	D. slow
34. Do you _______ say this in class?
A. allow me	B. permit that I	C. mind if I	D. let me
35. Nobody has come to see us since we _______ in our new house.
A. had lived	B. lived	C. are living	D. have been living
36. Nam and Hoa _______ an English exercise.
A. did	B.have done	C. are doing	D. All are correct
37. Yoko, who comes from Japan, is _______.
A. an old friend of mine	B. an old my friend
C. an old friend of me	D. a my old friend
38. –“Would you like some coffee?” –“ _________”
A. Yes. I would like	B. Yes. I like	C. Yes. I would	D. Yes, please
39. Although I did my best, I was _______.
A. not late	B. ten-minute late	C. ten minutes late	D. late very much
40. He has two children and he loves _______.
A. them both	B. them each	C. all of them	D. everyone of them
41. -“I don’t go out much in these day” –“_________”
A. I don’t, neither	B. I don’t either	C. Me too	D. I don’t too
42. –“I have passed my all exams!” –“_________”
A. That’s very well!	B. Best wishes!	C. Well done!	D. My dear!
43. We _______ to be there at three o’clock.
A. tell	B. were told	C. told	D. have told
44. I saw the boy _______ a water buffalo.
A. ride	B. to ride	C. rode	D. riding
45. He’s not _______ get married.
A. enough old to	B. enough old for	C. old enough to	D. old enough for
46. Mr. Robinson is the same age _______ Mrs. Robinson.
A. as	B. like	C. from	D. with
47. There isn’t _______ foreign news in the paper today.
A. much	B. many	C. lots	D. a lot
48. Peter _______ go fishing with his friends when he was young.
A. used to	B. is used to	C. has used to	D. was used to
49. I prefer city life _______ country life.
A. than	B. against	C. over 	D. to
50. It was _______ an interesting books that he couldn’t put it down.
A. so	B. such	C. too	D. very
Phần IV. Điền giới từ thích hợp vào chỗ trống trong các câu sau.
51. We’ll have to use the stairs. The lift is _______ of order.
52. Surely Peter can’t do all that work _______ his own.
53. Turn right _______ the traffic lights and you’ll see the cinema.
54. this letter is full _______ mistakes. Could you type it again, please.
55. You are very different _______ your brother.
56. Parents are responsible _______ educating their children.
57. Could you explain this rule _______ me.
58. Mary is excited _______ winning the prize.
59. I am very busy _______ my lesson and tasks today.
60. Who’s the woman dressed _______ green.
Phần V. Trong mỗi câu sau đều có 1 lỗi sai. Hãy gạch chân lỗi sai và viết phần sủa lại vào bên phải
61. What about to go to the department store with me.	_61_________________
62. My teacher makes me to do all these exercise.	_62__________________
63. He didn’t used to behave like that, but now he’s rude.	_63__________________
64. Wearing uniform helps students feel equally in may ways.	_64__________________
65. My mother is very keen in growing roses.	_65__________________
66. English is an used language for us.	_66__________________
67. Uniforms encourage students to be pride of the school.	_67__________________
68. If you won’t take an umbrella, you can get wet on the way to work.	_68__________________
69. I was listening to the radio when the door bell was ringing.	_69__________________
70. Thank you very much about your letter.	_70__________________
Phần VI. Tìm dạng thích hợp của những từ cho sẵn để điền vào chỗ trống tương ứng.
71. This road is much ____________ than I thought. 	(LENGTH)
72. They reached the hotel just as the ____________fell.	(DARK)
73. When Jack left home, he began to enjoy his ____________.	(INDEPENDENT)
74. You are ____________ to choose how to spend the evening. 	(FREEDOM)
75. Our house is ____________ by several burglar alarms. 	(PROTECTION)
Phần VII. Đọc đoạn văn dưới đây và xác định các nhận định đua ra là đúng (TRUE), sai (FALSE) hoặc không có thông tin đưa ra. (Not Given – N/G).
The Internet is computer-based global information system. The Internet is composed of many interconnected computer networks. Each network may link tens, hundreds, or even thousands of computers, enabling them to share information and processing power. The internet has made it possible for people all over the world to communicate with one another effectively and inexpensively. Unlike traditional broadcasting media, such as radio and television, the Internet does not have a centralized distribution system. Instead, an individual who has internet access can communicate directly with anyone else on the Internet post information for general consumption, 
The Net has brought new opportunities to government, business, and education. Government uses the Internet for internal communication, distribution of information, and automated tax processing. In addition to offering goods and services online to customers, businesses use the receive information, use distant applications and services, or buy and sell products. Internet can interact with other businesses. Many individuals use the internet for communicating through electronic mail (e-mail), reading news, researching information, shopping, paying bills, banking, listening to music, watching movies, playing games, and even making telephone calls. Educational institutions use the Internet for research and to deliver online courses and course material to students.
Statements
T
F
N/G
76. Radio and television are considered to be traditional broadcasting media.
77. Computer networks enable users to share information with each other.
78. Educational institutions use the Internet to examine students.
79. Just like television, the internet has a center to distribute information.
80. The passage does not tell us about the disadvantage of the Internet.
Phần VIII. Đọc kỹ đoạn văn sau và điền từ cho sẵn vào chỗ trống thích hợp.
The Earth has been getting warmer in the past 100 years. It _______ (81) global warming. Since 1992, the warmest temperatures have been recorded on the Earth each year. Scientist tried to find out _______ (82) the Earth was becoming warmer, _______(83) they studied the oceans and the air to understand the reasons. They found out that human beings _______(84) temperatures to go up., people burned more and more fossil fuels. This caused carbon dioxide levels to go up. The carbon dioxide also 
People have been burning fossil fuels _______(85) petroleum, coal and natural gas. As the world became industrialized and the _______(86) grew filled the air. It acted like a blanket _______(87) kept the Earth warmer, so the land, air and oceans began to heat up _____ (88).
81. A. calls	B. is calling	C. is called	D. has called
82. A. what	B. which	C. who	D. why
83. A. so	B. because	C. but	D. however
84. A. made	B. caused	C. let	D. brought
85. A. like	B. such	C. as	D. alike
86. A. popular	B. population	C. populate	D. popularity
87. A. who	B. what	C. whom	D. that
88. A quick	B. quickly	C. fastly	D. rapid
Phần IX. Hãy dùng từ gợi ý để viết lại mỗi câu sau sao cho câu có nghĩa không thay đổi.
89. The dentist will have to take out the infected tooth.
=> The infected tooth..............................................................................................................................................................................................
90. Driving on the left feels strange to me.
=> I’m not used .........................................................................................................................................................................................................
91. Henry regretted buying that old car.
=> Henry wished .....................................................................................................................................................................................................
92. We want to visit a museum. It opens at 12.00.
=> The museum ......................................................................................................................................................................................................
93. I started writing this letter two hours ago.
=> I’ve ..................................................................................................................................................................
TEST 3
 SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO PHÚ THỌ KỲ THI HỌC SINH GIỎI LỚP 9 THCS CẤP TỈNH 
 TIẾNG ANH 2010-2011 	 (Thời gian 120 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề)
I. Choose the word pronounced differently from that of the others. (1 pt)
1. A. persuade
B. innovation
C. replace
D. profitable
2. A. remote
B. purpose
C. control
D. solar
3. A. champagne
B. sugar
C. singer
D. shoes 
4. A. plow
B. know
C. flow
D. window
5. a. coach 
b. cull
c. cease
d. cut
II. Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the others. (0.8 pt)
1. A. exchange 
B. invite 
C. economic 
D. embroider
2. A. hamburger
B. minority
C. material 
D. linguistics
3. A. intermediate 
B. documentary 
C. reputation
D. communicate 
4. A. benefit 
B. environment
C. wonderful
D. category
III. Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence. (3.0 pts)
1. Where are the photos  at the Christmas party?
A. taking 	B. taken 	C. were taken 	D. have taken
2. The smaller the room is, the . . . . . furniture it needs.
A. fewer	B. smaller 	C. more 	D. less
3. Nowadays, chatting and eating at recess . . . . . . . . . .the most common activities in the USA.
A. is	B. are	C. was	D. were
4. Let's listen to the radio, . . . . . . . . .?
A. will we	B. shall we	C. will I	D. shall I 
5. We don't want . . . . . . . . . . . like that.
A. talking	B. being talked	C. talked	D. to be talked
6. It is easy for people to get . . . . . . . . to internet.
A. contact	B. access	C. use	D. information
7. The two capital cities are . . . . . . .
A. similar	B. very difference C. the same	D. the same to
8. In the past, people got the . news from town criers.
A. newest	B. newer	C. latest	D. recent
9. . . . . . . . . . .you don't feel like it, you don't have to take it.
A. What	B. If	C. How	D. Whether
10. . . . . . . . . . . Bahasa Malaysia, English and Chinese are also widely spoken in Malaysia.
A. Moreover	B. In addition to	C. In addition	D. Addition
11. How can I know . . . . . . . .book is yours? They are so alike.
A. what	B. which	C. whose	D. the
12. Minh is motivated to study . . . . . . . . . he knows that a good education can improve his life.
A. therefore	B. however	C. because	D. so
13. When the tenants failed to pay their bill, the authorities decided to cut . . . . . . the electricity supply to the flat.
A. down	B. out	C. across	D. off
14. Bob's been .. ..work for six months now.
A. on	B. out of	C. over	D. under
15. After arriving home, they usually  their uniforms.
A. take