Name WRITTEN TEST IN ENGLISH
Class :8 ( 2
nd
45-minute test of 2
nd
semester)
I, PHONETICS ( 1,5 p)
A, Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently
1, A- double B- cloudy C- about D- our
2, A- market B- collect C- event D- separate
3, A- award B- participate C- start D- farmer
4, A- position B- possible C- prison D- season
B, Choose the word that has the main stress different from others
1, A- brochure B- include C- itinerary D- sightseeing
2, A- participate B- compile C- crystal- clear D- memorial
II, Multiple choice ( 3p)
1, Do you mind me use your car?
A- letting B- let C- to let D- if let
2, I must go now. I promised late
A- not being B – not to be C- to not be D- not be
3, The city is on the shore of Lake Michigan
A- visited B- lied C- laying D- located
4, Tom his hand when he was cooking the dinner
A- burnt B- was burning C- has burnt D- burn
5, She asked me a driving license
A- if I have B- whether I have C- if I had D- whether I have had
6, I don’t know how the game
A- playing B- played C- can I play D- to play
7, They had the porter their luggage
A- carry B- carrying C- to carry D- carried
8, In order to keep fit, we should do exercises

6, Who has written that play ? ( Passive)
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7, My uncle will finish the painting today. (Passive)
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8, I/ ask/ Thanh/ whether/ Petronas Twin Towers / tallest / building/ world
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V, READING : Read the passage . Use the facts from the passage to complete the
below sentences , then make questions for these sentences
Taj Mahal is the most famous of all India’s ancient buildings and a prime
monument of Mughal Art. It was built as the mausoleum of Arjumand Banu Begam,
known as Mumtaz Mahal, wife of Shan Jahan. The Taj Mahal was built on the
Yamuna river in 1630. It took 22 years to construct, 20,000 men were said to have
been involved in the project. The tomb is over 73 meters high, and is lavishly
decorated with Koranic inscriptions and carved reliefs
1, Taj Mahal is
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2, Taj Mahal was built for
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3, It was built on
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4, men worked on the project
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VI, LISTENING ( 1,5p)
These people are describing some wonders of the world. Listen and check the
correct wonder for each description
1- A- Leaning Tower of Pisa 2, A – Hanging Garden of Babylon
B- Statue of Liberty B- Angkor Watt
3, A- Kremlin Palace 4, A- Grand canyon
B- British Museum B- Eiffel Tower
5, A- Sahara Desert 6, A- Taj Mahal

5, This is really the saltiest sea in the world, and no plant or animal can ever live here
6, Built in the 1600s by an Indian King for his sick wife, this world’s most beautiful building is
considered the symbol of love
1- A 2-B 3- A 4- B 5-B 6- A
Name : WRITTEN TEST IN ENGLISH
Class :9 ( 2
nd
45-minute test of 2
nd
semester)
I, - Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently( 1P)
1, A- hobby B- help C- hour D- house
2, A- nicest B- largest C- hottest D- best
3, A- news B- few C- sew D- knew
4, A- message B, village C, damage D- forecast
II. Choose A, B, C or D to complete the following sentences. (3,5p):
1. Last night we came to the show late …… the traffic was terrible.
A. although B. despite C. and D. because
2. I live in Da Lat, … is one of the most beautiful cities of Vietnam.
A. who B. which C. whom D. that
3. Can you tell me the reason for … the Mother’s Day?
A. celebrating B. celebration C. celebrate D. celebrated
4. We think that Mother’s Day should be celebrated …………….
A. nationhood B. nation wide C. nationality D. nation
5. It’s very nice …… you to say so!
A. in B. on C. of D. at
6. According to the weather … ………., it will be raining tonight.
A. forecast B. forecaster C. forecasted D. forecasting
7. Many people become …… because of natural disasters every year.
A. homeland B. homesick C. homeless D. homework

The majority of American mothers have outside jobs as well as housework, so their working days
are often very hard. The working mother enjoys the traditional Mother’s Day custom of breakfast
cooked by her family and served to her on a tray in bed. Later in that day, it’s also the traditional for
the extended family group to get together for dinner, either in a restaurant or in one of their homes.
Flower is an important part of Mother’s Day. Mothers are often given a plant for the occasion,
particularly if they are elderly.
Father’s Day is celebrated through out the United States and Canada on the third Sunday in June.
The holiday customs are similar to Mother’s Day. Dad also receives greeting cards and gifts from his
family and enjoys a day of leisure.
1. When do American people celebrate Mother’s Day?
…………………………………………………………………………………………
2. What kinds of gifts does the mother often get from her family members?
…………………………………………………………………………………………
3. What kinds of gifts does she love most?
…………………………………………………………………………………………
4. Why are mother’s working days often very hard?
…………………………………………………………………………………………
V, Choose the mistake and correct(1,5)
1, I don’t like people told me what to do
A B C D
2, Nam suggested that she studies harder
A B C D
3, I haven’t received the letter. It might have sent to the wrong address
A B C D
4, We haven’t got much time. We has to hurry
A B C D
5, Andrew is flying to Sacramento, that is the capital city of California
A B C D
6, The novel that you gave it to me on my birthday has been lost
A B C D