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Trang 2 / NUMPAGES C. but D. so Question 17. She wants to speak French __________ before she goes to Paris. A. more fluent B. as fluently than C. more fluently D. fluentlier Question 18. The __________ were kept in a large coop where they could lay their eggs in peace. A. poultry B. cattle C. pasture D. dairy Question 19. Row after row of orange trees __________ to the horizon. A. surrounded B. expanded C. lengthened D. stretched Question 20. It’s great to __________ with more people who share your interests. A. create B. browse C. access D. connect Question 21. Students have to learn how to __________ with pressure from exams. A. control B. deal C. reduce D. solve Question 22. They did __________ than the other team because they didn’t work together. A. badlier B. more badly C. worse D. more bad Choose the correct answer to complete each of the following exchanges. Question 23. Sam: “Could you help me move next weekend?” Tony: “__________ What time should I come over?” A. Great idea. B. I’m afraid not. C. Sure, go ahead. D. Of course. Question 24. Sam: “Hey, I love your new haircut! It looks great on you.” Alison: “Thanks! __________” A. I’m glad you like it. B. You must be kidding. C. You can say that again. D. It’s my pleasure. Choose the answer that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word/phrase in each of the following questions. Question 25. She decided to take up acting after seeing a play that inspired her. A. share B. quit C. keep D. start Question 26. We took an unhurried drive through the countryside and enjoyed the scenery. A. safe B. busy C. short D. slow Complete the sentences using the correct form of the words in brackets. Question 27. Alison has always participated [.............] in the life of the school. (full) Question 28. The [.................] in this part of the world is unlike anything I’ve ever seen before. (scene) Choose the answer that indicates the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. Question 29. Mathew is particularly fond with classical music, and his favourite composer is Beethoven. A. with B. composer C. particularly D. and Question 30. If you want them to hear your over the noise, you’ll need to shout more loud. A. If B. more loud C. to hear D. over Question 31. The food is not very expensive, but most tourists will be able to afford a visit to the restaurant. A. but B. to afford C. very D. the Read the following passage and choose the correct answer that best fits each of the following blanks.
Trang 3 / NUMPAGES If you like the outdoors, then stone skipping may be a hobby for you. It requires you to be near a natural water source, (32) __________ a lake, pond, or river. The activity simply involves throwing a flat stone across the surface of water in such a way that it bounces off the surface multiple times. The goal is to see how many times the stone can skip before sinking. Stone skipping has been around (33) __________ centuries and is enjoyed by people of all ages. It requires skill, patience, and practice to master. There are even world championships held every year in (34) __________ locations around the world. The world record for stone skipping is held by Kurt Steiner of Pennsylvania, who managed (35) __________ a stone 88 times across the water! If you’re interested in learning more about stone skipping, there are many resources available online that can help you get started. You can find (36) __________ on how to choose the right stones, how to throw them properly, and how to improve your technique. Question 32. A. such B. as C. like D. for Question 33. A. since B. for C. until D. during Question 34. A. variety B. vary C. various D. variously Question 35. A. skip B. to skip C. to skipping D. skipping Question 36. A. points B. signs C. tips D. clues Read the passage and choose the correct answer to each of the following questions. Question 37. According to the survey, half of the students in grade 4 __________. A. missed school due to bullying B. saw bullying in their school C. were victims of bullying D. bullied weaker students Question 38. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a type of verbal bullying? A. stealing belongings B. teasing C. spreading rumors D. sexual comments Question 39. According to paragraph 2, which of the following is true about bullying? A. It is always ignored by parents and teachers. B. It actually has some benefits for a child. C. It is more serious than many people think. D. It only causes children to miss school. Question 40. The word “minimize” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _________. A. improve B. reduce C. control D. change Question 41. What is mentioned as the first step in dealing with bullying at school? A. punishing students who hurt others B. telling parents about the impacts of bullying C. establishing strict rules and policies D. giving a clear definition of bullying Bài đọc: 1. According to a survey, nearly 50% of students in grades 4 experienced bullying within a month, and more than 70% of students admit to having seen bullying occur in their school. Verbal bullying is the most common type, including things like teasing, spreading rumors, and sexual comments. Physical bullying happens less often, though it is becoming increasingly common. 2. While many people think a little bit of bullying is harmless – it may even be helpful for the child to teach them how to stick up for themselves. In reality, however, bullying can have a serious impact on a child’s educational experience, and not just by causing them to miss school. 3. There are certain steps that educators and parents can take to minimize bullying in their schools. The first step is to increase awareness by providing education about what bullying looks like. Once the school has created a definition to identify bullying behavior, a set of rules and policies must be put in
Trang 4 / NUMPAGES place. It must be made clear to students and teachers that bullying behavior will not be tolerated and there should be clear consequences for those who break the rules. Complete each second sentence so that it means the same as the first one, using the word in brackets. Write no more than FOUR words in each blank. Question 42. Harvesting fresh vegetables from your garden is rewarding. (is) ➝ It [.................................................] fresh vegetables from your garden. Question 43. Do you like to read books about history? (into) ➝ [...........................................] books about history? Question 44. I have sold handmade candles for five months. (started) ➝ [.....................................] handmade candles five months ago. Question 45. Mr. Parker now doesn’t drive as carefully as he did in the past. (more) ➝ Mr. Parker [...........................................] in the past than he does now.