45 MINUTE TEST 2
English 9
I. Choose the word or phrase that best completes each unfinished sentence below. (4.0 pts)
1. Van is an _____________ student in the USA ( abroad / university / interchange / exchange)
2. If you want to ____________ your speaking, you should practice speaking English with
foreigners. (pass / describe / improve / express)
3. What ___________ of learning English do you find most difficult? (side / aspect /
detail / position)
4. Van will stay with the Parker family _________ the end of October. (to / up to / during / till)
5. The washing machine was expensive, ________ we couldn’t afford to buy it. (so / because /
but / however)
6. We have been learning English __________ 2007. (in / since / from / for)
7. A(n)______________ is a large building in a college or university where students live.
(Dormitory / Hall / Academy / Institute)
8. Learning a foreign language also includes learning the _____________ of that country.
(nature / reputation / scenery / culture)
9. The university has an international ___________ as a center of excellence. (academy /
experience / reputation / scenery)
10. There are more and more ____________ on television nowadays. (shows / advertisements /
cartoons / music)
11. She has two children to look after, so she’s looking for a __________ job in the neighborhood.
(low-paid / part-time / full-time / skilled)
12. I’ll be at home _________ Friday morning. You can phone me then. (in / at / on / since)
13. ‘I’m taking my final exam next week.’ ‘___________________!’ (Good luck / Come on /
Cheers / Congratulations)
14. Students will _________ a two-hour examination at the end of the year. (take / make / do / come)
15. Mr. Parker grows maize _______ his farm. (at / in / on / with)
16. She asked me if I ___________ speak Chinese. (will / would / can / could)
17. She is looking forward ________ seeing you again. (on / to / at / with)
18. The journey to the village was very ___________. (interest / interested / interesting / interests)
19. She asked me ________________________. (if I am thirsty / if I were thirsty / if I was thirsty / if

C. English is popular all over the world. D. All people learn English at school.
30. Most people learn English by _____________.
A. working hard on the lessons B. watching films
C. speaking English to their friends D. hearing the language on television
31. Many boys and girls learn English because ______________.
A. it’s their own language B. they are forced to learn it
C. it’s useful for their higher studies. D. it is included in their study courses
32. Many adults learn English _____________.
A. to communicate with their colleagues in the office.
B. because it helps them in their work.
C. because of their higher studies.
D. in order to be able to read newspapers in English
V. Choose the words or phrases that are not correct in standard English (1.0 pt)
33. She wanted to know how long did it take to get there.
34. Unless we work harder, we will finish on time.
35. If I will have to make a difficult decision, I always discuss it with my friends.
36. The dentist said to brush teeth three times a day and don’t eat candy.
VI. Complete the second sentece so that it has the same meaning to the original one. (2 pts)
37. I would rather watch TV than go to the movies.
⇒ I prefer ______________________________________.
38. ‘Would you like to go to the movies, Tuan?’ Nam asked.
⇒ Nam invited __________________________________.
39. I’m very pleased that we will meet again soon.
⇒ I’m looking forward ___________________________.
40. Study hard or you will fail the coming exam.
⇒ If you _______________________________________.
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ANSWER KEYS
45 MINUTE TEST 2 – ENGLISH 9
I. 4,0 điểm. Mỗi câu đúng đạt 0,2 điểm.

IV. 1,0 điểm. Mỗi câu đúng đạt 0,25 điểm.
29. C
30. A
31. D
32. B
V. 1,0 điểm. Mỗi câu đúng đạt 0,25 điểm.
33. did it take
34. will
35. will have to
36. don’t
VI. 2,0 điểm. Mỗi câu đúng đạt 0,5 điểm.
37. I prefer watching TV to going to the movies.
38. Nam invited Tuan to go to the movies.
39. I’m looking forward to meeting you again soon.
40. If you study hard, you will not fail the coming exam.
(If you study hard, you will pass the coming exam.)
ANSWER SHEET
45 MINUTE TEST 2 – ENGLISH 9
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Phu My Hung Secondary School
Student’s name:
Class:
I. 4,0 điểm. Mỗi câu đúng đạt 0,2 điểm.
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34. _______________
35. _______________
36. _______________
VI. 2,0 điểm. Mỗi câu đúng đạt 0,5 điểm.
37. ________________________________________________________
38. ________________________________________________________
39. ________________________________________________________
40. ________________________________________________________
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