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GIAI ĐOẠN 2 - ĐỀ SỐ 2(G9)

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs
from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1. A. persuade B. scary C. soap D. season
Question 2. A. effect B. remind C. pocket D. level

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other
three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3. A. answer B. listen C. connect D. finish
Question 4. A. pollution B. continue C. enormous D. disappear

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 5. Nobody went to the party, ______?
A. does he B. do they C. didn’t they D. did they
Question 6. Ho Chi Minh is ______city in my country.
A. larger B. as large as C. the largest D. largest
Question 7. ______ Friday morning, there is a meeting between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
A. In B. For C. On D. At
Question 8. She did her test ______ last week, so she got a good mark.
A. carefully B. careful C. careless D. carelessly
Question 9. Tet is a festival ______ occurs in late January or early February.
A. whom B. when C. where D. which
Question 10. The Internet brings us many benefits in life, but it has some ______.
A. drawbacks B. advantages C. limitations D. profits
Question 11. Books are considered as a wonderful ______ of entertainment.
A. tool B. device C. way D. source
Question 12. Two students are talking to each other.
Hoa: “I suggest going camping next Sunday.” - Lan: “______”
A. That’s a fine day B. That’s a good idea. C. That’s a reason D. That’s a good trip

Read the following announcement and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate
the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 13 to 16.
Welcome to Hon Tam, in Nha Trang-the most beautiful (13) ______ in Viet Nam!
Hon Tam is famous for its clean, long beaches with white sand. It attracts thousands of tourists every
year, who come to see the beautiful coral reefs.
Here in Hon Tam, you (14) ______ spend all day swimming. Favourite leisure activities include
sunbathing, kayaking, or diving in the sea. You can never feel (15) ______!
We offer ecotours to Hon Tam, but tourists are advised not to damage the coral reefs when ( 16)
______. You can also buy beautiful local-made souvenirs to take home and help local businesses!
Call us at 0929292929 and book your tour today!
Question 13. A. destination B. position C. site D. scene
Question 14. A. must B. may C. can D. should
Question 15. A. bored B. boring C. tedious D. boredly
Question 16. A. to dive B. diving C. dive D. dive

Question 17. Put the sentences (a-c) in the correct order, then fill in the blank to make a logical text.
Denby is a village in the county of Derbyshire, England. It is the home of the famous Denby Pottery, which
is made from the finest local clay. ______
a. Today Denby is also a tourist attraction.
b. Going around the village, we can see artisan’s hand-craft pottery collections.
c. They still use some of the original techniques passed down through generations.
A. c-a-b B. a-c-b C. b-a-c D. b-c-a
Question 18. Choose the sentence that can end the text (in Question 17) most appropriately.
A. Visitors can make pottery in workshops or find out about the history of pottery in the museum.
B. In Denby products, we can see their beauty and function which make them world-famous.
C. People in Denby are very friendly and warm-hearted.
D. The atmosphere is so fresh that everyone wants to enjoy life here.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 19 to 24.
The relationship between students and teachers is less formal (19) _______ the USA than in
many other countries. American students do not stand up (20) _______ their teachers enter the room.
Students are encouraged to ask questions during class, to stop in the teacher's office for extra help, and to
phone if they are absent. Most teachers (21) _______ students to enter class late or leave early if
necessary. (22) _______ the lack of formality, students are still expected to be polite to their teachers and
fellow classmates. When students want to ask questions, they usually (23) _______ hands and wait to be
called on. When a test is being given, talking to a classmate is not only rude but also risky. Most American
teachers consider that students (24) _______ are talking to each other during a test are cheating.
Question 19. A. in B. on C. at D. of
Question 20. A. when B. where C. that D. whether
Question 21. A. let B. allow C. make D. encourage
Question 22. A. Though B. In spite C. Despite D. Because of
Question 23. A. rise B. arise C. raise D. put
Question 24. A. whom B. whose C. which D. who

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning
to the original sentence in each of the following questions.
Question 25. “I’m working in a restaurant now.” she said
A. She said she was working in a restaurant then.
B. She said I was working in a restaurant then.
C. She said she was working in a restaurant now.
D. She said she is working in a restaurant then.
Question 26. People say that they bought this house last year.
A. It was said that they bought this house last year.
B. It is said that they bought this house last year.
C. It is said that to buy this house last year.
D. It said that they bought this house last year.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is made from the
given cues in each of the following questions.
Question 27. This is / first time / I / go / Korea.
A. This is the first time I went to Korea.
B. This is the first time I have gone to Korea.
C. This is the first time I has gone to Korea.
D. This is the first time I go to Korea.
Question 28. It / say / he / buy/ this house/ last month.
A. It was said that he bought this house last month.
B. It is said that he bought this house last month.
C. It is said that to buy this house last month.
D. It said that he bought this house last month.

Read the following sign or notice and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate
the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 29. What does the sign say?

A. You can walk on the grass and play games there.

B. The grass should be kept clean and free of trash.
C. You should not walk on the grass to help keep it healthy.
D. The grass is for sitting and relaxing only.
Question 30. What does the notice say?
No food or drink is allowed inside this
area.
 Please finish your snacks before entering."
A. Only food is not allowed; drinks are fine.
B. You can eat and drink inside this area.
C. Do not bring food or drinks inside. Finish them first.
D. You can bring food but no drinks are allowed.

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 following questions from 31 to 36.
Cell phones are an integral part of our society and their main use is communication. They keep
students in touch with the rest of the world by giving them the power to b interact with it. In the old days, if
you forgot your lunch, you were at the mercy of the office calling home for you. Now, students have the
ability to solve their own problems and handle certain emergencies on their own.
Cell phones also allow students to keep in touch with students at other schools orfriends that don't
go to school. While not directly beneficial to education, better relationships can lead to higher self-esteem
and reduce isolation, which is good for everybody. In the same way, camera phones allow students to
capture the kinds of memories that help build a solid school culture, and, in some cases, can act as
documentation of misbehavior in the same way that store cameras provide evidence and deter bad
behavior.
Academically, the cell phone can record a video of a procedure of explanation that may need to be
reviewed later. It could be used to record audio of a lecture, as well, > for later review. And just imagine if
classes could be easily taped for students who are ' absent. What if they could even be streamed and seen
from home instantly?

Question 31. Which does the passage mainly discuss?

A. Cell phones will be used as textbooks.
B. How to use some electronic devices in education.
C. Cell phones can be used as an excellent record.
D. How cell phones are used in communication and education.
Question 32. The word “ integral” in paragraph 1 is OPPOSITE in meaning to ______.
A. main B. necessary C. unimportant D. easy
Question 33. According to paragraph 1, with the cell phone, now students can ______.
A. handle the household chores B. solve their own problems
C. record their lectures D. cook their lunch
Question 34. According to the passage, cell phones help students to do all of the following EXCEPT?
A. write their assignment B. record audio of a lecture
C. keep in touch with their friends D. capture the kinds of memories
Question 35. The word “taped” in paragraph 3 is CLOSEST in meaning to ______.
A. streamed B. reviewed C. recorded D. seen
Question 36. How can a cell phone help students academically?
A. deter bad behavior B. keep in touch with students
C. record a video D. call home

Four phrases/ sentences have been removed from the text below. For each question, mark the letter
A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered
blanks from 37 to 40.
England's traditions have been around for hundreds, even thousands of years. English cuisine is
among the deep-rooted traditions that English people are proud to keep alive.
Typical English cuisine has developed over many centuries, and people say that fish and chips is the
most English dish of all. (37) ______. The earliest fish and chip shop opened in London during the 1860s.
Since then people have considered fish and chips to be England's national dish, and it is now a common
takeaway in the United Kingdom.
(38) ______. People in different places may add peas, vinegar, lemon, or ketchup. Fish and chips is
served hot as the main dish in England. (39) ______ in fish and chips, it is healthier than other takeaway
dishes.
Now there are fish and chip shops in many countries, and it is becoming more and more popular in
other countries too. (40) ______ is the way English people keep themselves associated with the past.

A. The basic ingredients of the dish are fried fish served with chips
B. Preserving and promoting fish and chips
C. Although there is oil and carbohydrates
D. It is believed that fish and chips appeared in England in the 19th century.
Question 37. __________ Question 38. __________
Question 39. __________ Question 40. __________