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9. Students may continue online________________ with teachers after Covid-19 pandemic.  A. to learn   B. leaning  C. to learning   D. learn

10. In Vietnam, the ___________ of instruction for primary school children is Vietnamese.                                                                           

A. language   B. population C. division   D. character                                

 11. Vietnam enjoys tropical ______________                                             

A. atmosphere  B. weather  C. climate   D. air                                                     12.  “______________” is a person who you exchange letters with as a hobby or you  have not met before.                                                               A. pen pal   B. college    C. colleague   D. co-worker                                            

13. The children are playing and singing _____________                              A. enjoy   B. enjoyable   C. enjoyably   D. enjoyment    

14. Do you think that English will be widely _______ in Korea?

A. speak   B. spoke   C. spoken   D. speech                                              

15. She gives me a deep ________________ on her voice.                              A. impress   B. impressive  C. impressively  D. impression 16. Ms. Katy is one of the most ________________ sale person I have ever met.                                                                                                      A. interesting  B. interested   C. interestingly   D. interestedly

17. When did you start working at this supermarket? = ___________________________________

A. Have you ever worked at this supermarket?

B. Have you been working at this supermarket?

C. How long have you been working at this supermarket?
D. How long have you been started at this supermarket?

18. I’m sorry I can’t help you. = ___________________________________________

A. I wish I helped you.

B. I wish I could not help you.

C. If only I could help you.

D. I wish you could not be here.

                            

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19 tháng 10 2021

9. Students may continue online________________ with teachers after Covid-19 pandemic.  A. to learn   B. leaning  C. to learning   D. learn

10. In Vietnam, the ___________ of instruction for primary school children is Vietnamese.                                                                           

A. language   B. population C. division   D. character                                

 11. Vietnam enjoys tropical ______________                                             

A. atmosphere  B. weather  C. climate   D. air                                                    

 12.  “______________” is a person who you exchange letters with as a hobby or you  have not met before.                                                               A. pen pal   B. college    C. colleague   D. co-worker                                            

13. The children are playing and singing _____________                              A. enjoy   B. enjoyable   C. enjoyably   D. enjoyment    

14. Do you think that English will be widely _______ in Korea?

A. speak   B. spoke   C. spoken   D. speech                                              

15. She gives me a deep ________________ on her voice.                              A. impress   B. impressive  C. impressively  D. impression

 16. Ms. Katy is one of the most ________________ sale person I have ever met.                                                                                                      A. interesting  B. interested   C. interestingly   D. interestedly

17. When did you start working at this supermarket? = ___________________________________

A. Have you ever worked at this supermarket?

B. Have you been working at this supermarket?

C. How long have you been working at this supermarket?
D. How long have you been started at this supermarket?

18. I’m sorry I can’t help you. = ___________________________________________

A. I wish I helped you.

B. I wish I could not help you.

C. If only I could help you.

D. I wish you could not be here.

Read the text then choose the best answer to fill in the blanks. LEARNING A SECOND LANGUAGE Some people learn a second language (1)_____. Other people have trouble learning a new language . How can you have (2)_____learn a new language , such as English ? There are several ways to make learning English a little (3)_____and more interesting . The first step is to feel positive about learning English . If you believe that you can learn,you will learn .(4)____patient.You do not to have to...
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Read the text then choose the best answer to fill in the blanks.

LEARNING A SECOND LANGUAGE

Some people learn a second language (1)_____. Other people have trouble learning a new language . How can you have (2)_____learn a new language , such as English ? There are several ways to make learning English a little (3)_____and more interesting .

The first step is to feel positive about learning English . If you believe that you can learn,you will learn .(4)____patient.You do not to have to understand(5)____all at once . It `s natural to make mistakes when you learn something new . We can learn from our mistakes .

The second step is to practice your English. For example , write in a journal, or diary ,every day. You will get used to (6)_____in English , and you will feel comfortable expressing your ideas in English . After several weeks, you will see that your writing is improving .(7)_____,you much speak English every day. You can practice with your classmates (8)_____class.

The third step is to keep a record of your language learning . You can write this in your journal . After (9)_____class , think about what you did . Did you answer a question(10)_____? Did you understand something the teacher explained?Perhaps the lesson was difficult , but you tried to understand it .

It is important to practice every day and make a record of your achievements .

1. A. ease B. easy C. easily D. all a, b, c.

2. A. itself B. yourself C. himself D. herself

3. A. ease B. easy C. easily D. easier

4. A. Be B. Being C. To be D. Been

5. A. anything B. nothing C. everything D. something

6. A. write B. writing C. to write D. written

7. A. In addition B. Addition C. Additional D. By addition

8. A. of side B. outside C. beside D. byside

9. A. some B. each C. all D. few

10. A. correct B. correction C. correctly D. corrective

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13 tháng 8 2017

Read the text then choose the best answer to fill in the blanks.

LEARNING A SECOND LANGUAGE

Some people learn a second language (1)_____. Other people have trouble learning a new language . How can you have (2)_____learn a new language , such as English ? There are several ways to make learning English a little (3)_____and more interesting .

The first step is to feel positive about learning English . If you believe that you can learn,you will learn .(4)____patient.You do not to have to understand(5)____all at once . It `s natural to make mistakes when you learn something new . We can learn from our mistakes .

The second step is to practice your English. For example , write in a journal, or diary ,every day. You will get used to (6)_____in English , and you will feel comfortable expressing your ideas in English . After several weeks, you will see that your writing is improving .(7)_____,you much speak English every day. You can practice with your classmates (8)_____class.

The third step is to keep a record of your language learning . You can write this in your journal . After (9)_____class , think about what you did . Did you answer a question(10)_____? Did you understand something the teacher explained?Perhaps the lesson was difficult , but you tried to understand it .

It is important to practice every day and make a record of your achievements .

1. A. ease B. easy C. easily D. all a, b, c.

2. A. itself B. yourself C. himself D. herself

3. A. ease B. easy C. easily D. easier

4. A. Be B. Being C. To be D. Been

5. A. anything B. nothing C. everything D. something

6. A. write B. writing C. to write D. written

7. A. In addition B. Addition C. Additional D. By addition

8. A. of side B. outside C. beside D. byside

9. A. some B. each C. all D. few

10. A. correct B. correction C. correctly D. corrective

2 Choose the correct answer to complete the sentence: 1. She studies well she is busy. 2. Is he an actor .. a singer?. A. because B. since C. although D. and 2. Is he an actor ............ a singer? - An actor. A. and B. or C. but D. so 3. Let's ............to the cinema A. going B. to go C. go D. goes 4. She.................try to learn English for her job. A. is B. has C. must D. was 5. The people ..............ive in Vietnam speak A. which B. who C. whom D. when 6. Do you...
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2 Choose the correct answer to complete the sentence: 1. She studies well she is busy. 2. Is he an actor .. a singer?. A. because B. since C. although D. and 2. Is he an actor ............ a singer? - An actor. A. and B. or C. but D. so 3. Let's ............to the cinema A. going B. to go C. go D. goes 4. She.................try to learn English for her job. A. is B. has C. must D. was 5. The people ..............ive in Vietnam speak A. which B. who C. whom D. when 6. Do you know the man................. you me yesterday? A. when B. whom C. which D. whose 7. people...........take physical exercise can live longer A. who B. whom C. which , D. when 8. Nga............... Math in Quy Nhon University for 4 years but now she teaches in her home village. A. to learn B. learning C. learnt D. has learnt 9. She goes to the library three times a week. She................reads books there. A. never B. often C. rarely D. once 10. Can you turn.............the light? It is too dark A. on B. off C. down D. up 11. If you like that book, I will give it.............. You as my present. A. for B. from C. at D. to 12. I suggest............to the movies. A. go B. to go C. going D. went 13. We will go...............a picnic next week A. in B. at C. on D. to 14. There is too much trafic.............. the air is polluted A. Therefore B. Since C. However D. But 15. Hue will have temperatures ................. 23°C and 27°C tomorrow. A. at B. betweern C. in D. with 16. Where will you go if you...............a car? A. have B. had C. has D. having 17..............they thought the exam had been easy, they all failed A. Although C. Though B. Even though D. All are correct 18. I'll clean the house.................you're cooking dinner A. since B. though C. while D. although 19. The English picture book.................... yesterday was very interesting. A. I bought that B, that I bought C. what I bought D. I bought 20. My grandmother,..................... an intelligent woman, has greatly influenced mylife. A. who is B. that is C. who she is D. she is
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3 tháng 11 2018

2 Choose the correct answer to complete the sentence:

1. She studies well she is busy.

A. because B. since C. although D. and

2. Is he an actor ............ a singer? - An actor.

A. and B. or C. but D. so

3. Let's ............to the cinema

A. going B. to go C. go D. goes

4. She.................try to learn English for her job.

A. is B. has C. must D. was

5. The people ..............ive in Vietnam speak

A. which B. who C. whom D. when

6. Do you know the man................. you me yesterday?

A. when B. whom C. which D. whose

7. people...........take physical exercise can live longer

A. who B. whom C. which , D. when

8. Nga............... Math in Quy Nhon University for 4 years but now she teaches in her home village.

A. to learn B. learning C. learnt D. has learnt

9. She goes to the library three times a week. She................reads books there.

A. never B. often C. rarely D. once

10. Can you turn.............the light? It is too dark

A. on B. off C. down D. up

11. If you like that book, I will give it.............. You as my present.

A. for B. from C. at D. to

12. I suggest............to the movies.

A. go B. to go C. going D. went

13. We will go...............a picnic next week

A. in B. at C. on D. to

14. There is too much trafic.............. the air is polluted

A. Therefore B. Since C. However D. But

15. Hue will have temperatures ................. 23°C and 27°C tomorrow.

A. at B. betweern C. in D. with

16. Where will you go if you...............a car?

A. have B. had C. has D. having

17..............they thought the exam had been easy, they all failed

A. Although C. Though B. Even though D. All are correct

18. I'll clean the house.................you're cooking dinner A. since B. though C. while D. although

19. The English picture book.................... yesterday was very interesting.

A. I bought that B, that I bought C. what I bought D. I bought

20. My grandmother,..................... an intelligent woman, has greatly influenced mylife.

A. who is B. that is C. who she is D. she is

3 tháng 11 2018

2 Choose the correct answer to complete the sentence: 1. She studies well she is busy. . A. because B. since C. although D. and 2. Is he an actor ............ a singer? - An actor. A. and B. or C. but D. so 3. Let's ............to the cinema A. going B. to go C. go D. goes 4. She.................try to learn English for her job. A. is B. has C. must D. was 5. The people ..............ive in Vietnam speak A. which B. who C. whom D. when 6. Do you know the man................. you me yesterday? A. when B. whom C. which D. whose 7. people...........take physical exercise can live longer A. who B. whom C. which , D. when 8. Nga............... Math in Quy Nhon University for 4 years but now she teaches in her home village. A. to learn B. learning C. learnt D. has learnt 9. She goes to the library three times a week. She................reads books there. A. never B. often C. rarely D. once 10. Can you turn.............the light? It is too dark A. on B. off C. down D. up

BÀI T P 10 UNITS ANH 9 Ậ UNIT 1: A VISIT FROM A PEN PAL I. Choose the word in each group that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest : 1. a. men tion b. op tion c. federa tion d. ques tion 2. a. gh o st b. o ffice c. l o ng d. m o dern 3. a. cl i mate b. compr i se c. not i ce d. div i de 4. a. h ouse b. h appen c. h air d. h onor 5. a. t oo k b. l oo k c. bl oo d d, g oo d 6. a. alm o st b....
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BÀI T P 10 UNITS ANH 9 Ậ UNIT 1: A VISIT FROM A PEN PAL I. Choose the word in each group that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest : 1. a. men tion b. op tion c. federa tion d. ques tion 2. a. gh o st b. o ffice c. l o ng d. m o dern 3. a. cl i mate b. compr i se c. not i ce d. div i de 4. a. h ouse b. h appen c. h air d. h onor 5. a. t oo k b. l oo k c. bl oo d d, g oo d 6. a. alm o st b. n o t c. g o ld d. p o st 7. a. c a talogue b. p a st c. c a st d. cl a ss 8. a. i ssue b. d i vide c. l i brary d. d i ctation 9. a. r ea d b. r ea dy c. r ea ch d. t ea ch 10. a. cit y b. m y c. sk y d. cr y II. Pick out the word that has the main stressed syllable different from the others : 1. A. depend B. official C. ethnic D. Islam 2. A. Buddhism B. climate C. comprise D. friendliness 3. A. religion B. primary C. territory D. tropical 4. A. compulsory B. correspond C. impress D. divide 5. A. federation B. masoleum C. correspond D. optional III. Choose one word that has opposite meaning to the underlined word : 1. Difficult : A. hard B. easy C. good D. lazy 2. Finish : A. end B. continue C. attend D. start 3. Fast : A. slow B. quick C. quite D. fluent 4. Pass : A. write B. speak C. fail D. find 5. Refuse : A. argue B. order C. except D. accept IV. Supply the correct tense of the verbs in brackets : Mrs. Hoa (be) .................. a teacher of English for twenty. eight years. She first (start) ................. at a small school . After she had taught there for ten years, her family (move) ........................ to a big city. Since then, she (be) ........................ a teacher at a big school. She (teach) ...................... English very well and her students (like) ................... learning English in her class. V. Fill in the blank space with the correct from of the words in parentheses : 1. He is a famous ........................................ (correspond) 2. She was really ...................................................... by the beauty of the city. (impress) 3. Hanoi people are very ................................................... . (friend) 4. Their ................................................... made me happy. (friend) 5. Many ................................................ come to Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum every day. (visit) 6. We enjoyed the .................................................. atmosphere in Hue. (peace) 7. Ho Chi Minh City is not ................................................. from Kuala Lumpur. (difference) 8. The ................................................... language in Malaysia is Bahasa Malaysia. (nation) 9. In Malaysia, ............................................ is free. (educate) 10. What is the main language of ............................... at that school ? (instruct) 11. English is the ................................... language in Singapore. (office) 12. Like Vietnam, Malaysia has ...................................................... climate. (tropic) 13. The little girl is dancing ................................................................. (beauty) 14. English people get used to ................................................................... (drive) 15. They go to church every Sunday. They are very .............................................. (religion) VI. Rewrite the sentences, beginning with “ I wish .............. ” : 1. They don’t come here on time. ............................................................................................................... 2. It rains heavily. ........................................................................................................................................ 3. She won’t go to Hanoi with me tomorrow. .............................................................................................. 4. Tom can’t help me. ................................................................................................................................. 5. My sister isn’t here. ................................................................................................................................. 6. He never goes to school on time. ............................................................................................................ 1 7. He fails the final examination. ................................................................................................................ 8. I’m sorry, I must go now. ........................................................................................................................ 9. She’ll sell her house next week. ............................................................................................................. 10. Mary doesn’t stay at home on Sundays. ................................................................................................. VII. Make a cross on the correct answer A, B, C or D in the following sentences : 1. The little girl started crying. She ........... her doll, and no one was able to find it for her. A. has lost B. had lost C. was losing D. was lost 2. Next week when there .............. a full moon, the ocean tides will be higher A. will be B. will have been C. is being D. is 3. David and Peter ........... to live next door to each at one time A. had uses B. used C. were used D. have used. 4. It would have been a much more serious accident .......... fast at the time A. he drove B. was he driving C. had he been driving D. he had driven 5. He promised to telephone ........... I have never heard from him again A. but B. except C. although D. because 6. She came in quietly ............... not to wake the baby A. as if B. so as C. such as D. if so 7. I had to get up early, ............ I’d have missed the train. A. despite B. otherwise C. or else D. however 8. Be careful ! Don’t ........... your drink on the table. A. spill B. spread C. flood D. flow 9. ............. of all the staff, I would like to wish you a happy retirement A. Instead B. In place C. On behalf D. On account 10. Anne : “ Make yourself at home.” John : “................” A. Yes, can I help you ? B. Not at all. Don’t mention it C. Thanks ! Same to you D. That’s very kind. Thank you 11. The ............ about travelling by train rather than by car is that you can sleep or road during the journey A. enjoyable B. enjoyed C. enjoying D. enjoyment 12. Now, don’t tell anyone else what I’ve just told you. Remember, it is ........... A. confidence B. confident C. confidential D. confidentially 13. I’m afraid the we don’t have any ............ size in stock, madam A. higher B. large C. greater D. taller 14. The manager did not offer her the job because of her untidy ............... A. sight B. view C. presence D. appearance 15. ............. amount of money can buy true friendship A. Never B. None C. No D. Not only 16. He was unable to ............... his niece’s wedding as he was ill A. be present B. visit C. attend D. assist 17. You will have to ........... your holiday if you are too ill to travel A. call off B. cut down C. back out D. put aside 18. Leave it in the oven until it ......... brown. A. turns B. colors C. changes D. cooks 19. I can’t possibly lend you any more money, it is quite out of the ................... . A. order B. practice C. place D. question 20. I wonder who drank all the milk yesterday. It ........... have been Maria because she was out all day. A. can’t B. must C. could D. needn’t 21. I’ll show you around the city when you ........... to visit me. A. come B. are coming C. will come D. will be coming 22. I ......... for Mary for the last two hours, but she still hasn’t arrived A. am waiting B. have been waiting C. was waiting D. had been waiting 23. I’m absolutely no good at all ............ any kind of sport A. with B. on C. at D. for 2 24. I’d have told you if I ............. the book A. had seen B. should have seen C. saw D. would have seen 25. He refused to give up work .......... he’d won a million dollars A. despite B. however C. even though D. as though 26. There was nothing special about his clothes ................... from his flowery tie A. but B. except C. other D. apart 27. You can use my bicycle ................. you bring it back tomorrow. A. as long as B. although C. nevertheless D. in spite of 28. He missed the lecture, so I lent hum my notes .................... . A. after B. afterwards C. at last D. finally 29. Trung: “Why do you think most people learn English?” Phong: ................... A. All of them are B. I heard it was very good C. Very often it’s to get a better job D. Because I like it 30. John: “What kind of job would you like?” Mike: “...........” A. Is there a good chance of promotion? B. I heard it was very good. C. Anytime after next week D. Anything to do with computers 31. Martin was very .................. of what he had done A. shame B. shameful C. ashamed D. ashamed 32. Peter .......... opened the door of the cellar, wondering what he might find. A. cautious B. cautiously C. cautional D. cautionally 33. That large dog is perfectly .................. and has never been known to attack anyone. A. harming B. unharmed C. harmless D. harmful 34. He kindly offered to ............... me the way to the station. A. explain B. direct C, describe D. show 35. Several items of .......... were found on the river bank A. clothes B. dress C. costume D. clothing 36. Nobody knows what the ........... of the explosion A. source B. cause C. reaction D. reason 37. The discovery was a major ........... for research workers A. breakthrough B. breakdown C. break. in D breakout 38. ........... me to phone them before I go out. A. Remind B. Remember C. Mention D. Make 39. Please ............. and see us some time. You ‘re always welcome. A. come to B. come about C. come around D. come away. 40. The police are looking for a man of ................ height A. medium B. extra C. tall D. special 41. Henry will not be able to attend the meeting tonight because ............... A. he must to teach a class C. of he will teach a class B. he will have teaching a class D. he will be teaching a class 42. We ............... for three hours and are very tired. A. are walking B. have been walking C. were walking D. had been walking 43. Mary was sacked, .......... wasn't surprising. A. that B. for that C. which D. for which 44. I don't suppose you like pineapples, __? A. do ! B. do you C. don't I D. don't you 45. The severe drought ................... occurred last summer ruined the corn crop. A. it B. that C. that it D. which it 46. I have always wanted to visit Paris,................... of France. A. is the capital B. the capital C. which the capital is D. that is the capital 47. "Have you seen the place ................ the graduation ceremony will be held?" "Yes. It's big enough to hold 5,000 people." 3 A. where B. in that C. is where that D. which 48. "How's your class this term?" "Great. I have seventeen students, most of............. speak English very well." A. who B. whom C. those D. which 49. The city ........... at one time prosperous, for it enjoyed a high level of civilization. A. must have been B. can have been C. may have been D. was 50. We .......... out yesterday because it ................. . A. hadn't gone . was raining B. didn't go . rained C. didn't go . was raining D. didn't go . had been raining 51. Let’s wait until the rain .................. A. stops B. will stop C. has stopped D. is stopping 52. Working for 12 hours a day ................... her very tired. A. makes B. made C. make D. making 53. I am right, ...............? A. am not I B. don’t I C. aren’t I D. am I 54. I don’t like hunting. . ................... A. Either do I B. I do, too C. Neither do I D. I don’t neither 55. ............. my hat of the peg, I went out of the room. A. Take B. Taking C. Taken D. Took 56. ............with the size of the whole earth, the highest mountains do not seem high at all. A If you compare B. Compare them C. When compared D. A comparison 57. I'd prefer to stay at home tonight............. to the cinema A. rather than go B. rather than would go C. rather than will go D. rather than went 58. Near the park is a famous landmark................ the Unification Palace. A. is B. which call C. called D. it is called 59. "Do you mind if I smoke?" A. I'd not rather you do B. I'd rather you won't C. I'd rather you don't D. I'd rather you didn't 60. I remember ............. them somewhere in the city. A. to see B. saw C. seen D. seeing 61. It seems that the world record for this event is almost impossible to .......... A. meet B. beat C. compare D. balance 62. My younger sister is very ........ and so she loves going out but I am much quieter and prefer to stay at home. A. enjoyable B. lively C. pleasing D. funny 63. The ...... were told to fasten their scat belts as the plane began its descent. A. customers B. riders C. passengers D. flyers 64. You don't pronounce ............S" at the end of Arkansas or Illinois. A. an B. such C. that D. the 64. All Mike's friends felt sorry ......... him when he had to give up playing football. A. with • B. about C. for D. at 66. I can .............. with most things but I cannot stand noisy children. A. put up B. put on C. put aside D. put off 67. The new secretary in the sales department is a fast typist but her letters are full of spelling ..................... A. errors B. mistakes C. tricks D. faults 68. It is .......... to wear jeans at a funeral. A. ridicule B. ridiculed C. ridiculous D. ridiculing 69. Mr. Jones is a.................. teacher. A. devote B. devoted C. devoting D. devotion 70. It is necessary for students to listen to their teacher ......... . A. attentive B. attentively C. attention D attend 71. The doctor will not give the patient the test results ............ tomorrow. A. on B. from C. until D. at 4 72. Have you read this article ..... .........our competitor? A. over B. for C. by D. about 73. Some snakes lay eggs, but .......... give birth to live offspring. A. other B. the other C. others D. the others 74. My father sometimes .............. the washing up after dinner. A. washes B. takes C. makes D. does 75. Your car is ................ more expensive than mine. A. many B. much C. far D. b and c 76. We need to..............the language in this report. A. simplify B. simply C. simple D. simplicity 77. In my opinion, her leaving early was a very..................thing to do. A. children B. childishly C. childish D. child 78. We could call the TV stations and..................the opening of our new store. A. publicity B. publicize C. public D. publish 79. I like my work because I have the .............. to make my own decision. A. freed B. freedom C. freely D. free 80. Our company believes it is the best............... to handle the account A. organizing B. organizational C. organization D. disorganization 81. Children will work hard if the lessons are ............ . A. expressing B. inquiring C. disappointing D. interesting 82. I gave up the job, ........... the attractive salary. A. because of B. although C. because D. despite 83. Don’t ask me anything about sports. I like .......... football ........... tennis. A. either / or B. not only/ but also C. both / and D. neither / nor 84. Life here is very .............. . A. peace B. peacefully C. peaceful D. peacefulness 85: The girl ___________ is our neighbor. A. was talking to the lady over there B. talking to the lady over there C. talks to the lady over there D. is talking to the lady over there 85. The manager did not offer her the job because of her untidy ............. A. presence B. sight C. appearance D. view 86. .................. Long has finished his work, he will go home. A. As quickly as B. As far as C. As soon as D. As long as 87. My father asked me ... of the film. A. what do you think B. what I think C. what I thought D. what did you think 88. Her eyes were red and puffy ................... she had been crying a lot last night. A. since B. even if C. despite D. because of 89. Lomonosov was not .............. a great scientist but also a very talented poet. A. fairly B. merely C. hardly D. scarcely 90. ........... the old man spoke very slowly and clearly, I couldn’t understand him at all. A. Since B. Although C. Because D. If 91. My daughter often says that she won’t get married until she ......... 25 years old. A. will be B. has been C. is D. will have been 92. Mr. Gibbon usually drinks mineral water, but in this party he ............. champagne. A. drinks B. has drunk C. is drinking D. will drink 93. He keeps working .......... feeling unwell. A. in spite of B. although C. because of D. unless 94. The old manager has just retired, so Jack takes ............. his position. A. on B. out C. in D. up 95. All of us are waiting the man ............ son was lost. A. who B. which C. whom D. whose 5 96. Please don't be so .............. I can't do all the work by myself. A. reason B. reasonable C. unreasonable D. reasonably 97. Ken asked Barbara................ she would like to go to the cinema. A. in case B. regarding C. unless D. whether 98. .........quarreled with her boyfriend yesterday, she doesn’t want to answer his phone call. A. Having not B. Because having C. Having D. Because hadn’t 99. It is raining outside, and Tom brought his umbrella with him ........... he wouldn’t get wet. A. in order to B. so as to C. so that D. in order 100. Dogs are good traveling companions. They will go .......... you take them. A. whatever B. whichever C. wherever D. whenever 101. The Sword Lake is set in beautiful ____________ A. situation B. views C. surroundings D. environment 102. They haven’t seen each other, but they write to each other frequently. They are ___________ A. pen pals B. writers C. co. writer D. paper pals 103. Churches, temples and pagodas are places of _____________ A. gossip B. warship C. worship D. friendship 104. Their friendliness makes a deep _____________ on tourists. A. correspondences B. beauty C. recreation D. impression 105. The Singaporean ___________ is Singapore dollars. A. currency B. capital C. language D. climate 106. Children in this poor village are allowed to go to school without ____________ A. education B. instruction C. tuition fee D. impression 107. Maryam is the one on the corner. She ______________ jeans. A. is wearing B. wears C. has worn D. was wearing 108. Lan _______________ the peaceful atmosphere while Maryam _________________ in the pagoda. A. enjoyed / prayed B. was enjoying /prayed C. enjoyed /was praying D. enjoys / was spraying 109. English ______________ widely _____________ in this country nowadays. A. is / speaking B. is / spoken C. was / spoken D. is / spoke 110. In Singapore education is free and compulsory _____________ children from 6 to 16. A. to B. at C. between D. for 111. ___________ English is their official language, most of them can speak Chinese. A. Although B. So C. Despite D. If 112. They cannot decide ____________ place to visit first. A. how B. where C. which D. what 113. My grandmother ______________ the most beautiful girl in the village. A. did use to being B. use to be C. used to being D. used to be 114. We are having a good time together, I wish you ______________ here with us now. A. are B. will be C. were D. would be 115. S1 : Hello. You must be Maryam. S2 : _________________ A. I must be B. I may be C. That’s right., I am D. You are not Maryam VIII. Use these jumbled sets of suggested words to write a letter : A/ 1. I / just arrive back / Vietnam. .................................................................................................................................................................. 2. It / be / lovely / see / family again / but / miss you / friends / New York. .................................................................................................................................................................. 3. I / have / a wonderful time / you / apartment. .................................................................................................................................................................. 4. It / be / very kind / you / show me so much / the city. .................................................................................................................................................................. 5. I / love / go up / Emprire State Building / Central Park / Statue of Liberty. .................................................................................................................................................................. 6. My brother, Miguel, / be going to / New York / month. 6 .................................................................................................................................................................. 7. He / come / see you ? .................................................................................................................................................................. 8. I / hope / one day / you visit me / Vietnam. .................................................................................................................................................................. 9. I / love / show you / Tan Son Nhat Airport. .................................................................................................................................................................. 10. I / look forward / receive / letter / and / see / again. .................................................................................................................................................................. B/ Dear Betty, Thank you for inviting me to your birthday party. 1. I / afraid / not be able / come. .................................................................................................................................................................. 2. We / have / things / do / this week. .................................................................................................................................................................. 3. I wish / can go / party. .................................................................................................................................................................. 4. If I / be there / all of us / have / good time. .................................................................................................................................................................. 5. I / hope / your party / a success. .................................................................................................................................................................. Yours, Thu Huong C/ Dear Mom and Dad, 1. I / arrive / Hanoi / 5 o’clock yesterday morning. .................................................................................................................................................................. 2. I / staying / nice hotel. .................................................................................................................................................................. 3. It / not far / city center. .................................................................................................................................................................. 4. I / already see / Uncle Ho’s Mausoleum / some places of interest here. .................................................................................................................................................................. 5. Tomorrow / going on the trip / Ha Long Bay. .................................................................................................................................................................. 6. I / never been there before. .................................................................................................................................................................. 7. I / excited / trip / not sleep. .................................................................................................................................................................. 8. I / be home / Sunday, Nov 10 th . .................................................................................................................................................................. 9. I / tell you / more / trip / when / be in Hue. .................................................................................................................................................................. 10. I hope / you well. .................................................................................................................................................................. Yours, Lan Chi D/ Dear Kien, 1. Thank you / much / invitation / spend / this weekend / you / family / country house. .................................................................................................................................................................. 2. I love / come / unfortunately / I / be unable / accept. .................................................................................................................................................................. 7 3. My pen pal / live / Singapore / going / stay us / September 25 th / this Sunday. .................................................................................................................................................................. 4. As it be / first visit / our country / I plan / show him round. .................................................................................................................................................................. 5. I like / take him / visit / Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum / Van Mieu. .................................................................................................................................................................. 6. We also / go / Hoan Kiem Lake / History Museum / if / have time. .................................................................................................................................................................. 7. It be possible / visit you / following weekend ? .................................................................................................................................................................. 8. I / be / you / few days / after / pen pal / go back / Singapore. .................................................................................................................................................................. 9. Please tell / following weekend / be convenient. .................................................................................................................................................................. 10. I look forward / see you / all again. .................................................................................................................................................................. Love, Dang Trung E/ 1. I / meet / Mai / Nha trang / last week / we / have lunch / together. .................................................................................................................................................................. 2. She / tell me / you pass / your final examination. .................................................................................................................................................................. 3. What you go / do now ? .................................................................................................................................................................. 4. First, I / expect / you / think / have / holiday after / study / hard. .................................................................................................................................................................. 5. You / want / work / Hanoi / you / apply / jobs / other towns ? .................................................................................................................................................................. 6. If / you like, / I / ask some / my friends / they find / posts / this area. .................................................................................................................................................................. 7. Lam / say / he ask / his friends / Hanoi / you too. .................................................................................................................................................................. 8. I / hope / you / not think / we / interfere / too much ! UNIT 2: I. Choose the word in each group that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest : 1. a. f a shion b. eleph a n c. ch a mpagne d. c a sual 2. a. cott o n b. c o lorful c. c o mfort d. c o mpass 3. a. un i form b. t i cket c. t i de d. i nspiration 4. a. w a nt b. w a ll c. w a lk d. l a bel 5. a. h a ck b. h a bitual c. h a bit d. h a g 6. a. e conomic b. e qual c. e thic d. e vening 7. a. ch air b. ch ampagne c. ch ildren d. ch urch 8. a. d e pend b. d e sign c. d e posit d. d e sk 9. a. b ea r b. t ea r c. h ea rt d. p ea r 10. a. p u t b. l u ck c. s u bject d. p u blish II. Pick out the word that is of different topic from the others : 1. a. trousers b. jeans c. shorts d. shoes 2. a. blouse b. shirt c. skirt d. sweater 8 3. a. white b. blue c. striped d. brown 4. a. wore b. seen c. gone d. taken 5. a. sandals b. gloves c. boots d. trainers III. Pick out the word that has the main stressed syllable different from the others : 1. A. baggy B. cotton C. design D. fashion 2. A. novel B. poet C. equal D. unique 3. A. sleeveless B. rivalry C. minority D. logical 4. A. encourage B. material C. embroider D. economic 5. A. tunic B. prefer C. symbol D. label IV. Fill in the blank space with the correct from of the words in parentheses : 1. It is first time for me to watch an ................................................................... fashion show. (interest) 2. Her performance was greeted with ........................................................................... applause. (loud) 3. My sleeveless sweater is much more ............................................................ than I expect. (expense) 4. Lines of poetry on ao dai look modern and very ................................................................. . (fashion) 5. She has introduced her earliest fashion collection on the .............................. ao dai in Hue. (tradition) 6. Uniforms make students .................................................................................... of their school. (pride) 7. Jeans and T. shirts are his ........................................................................................... clothes. (favour) 8. Red ............................................................................................................................ danger. (symbol) 9. Mai ......................................................................................... Maryam to Hanoi last year. (invitation) 10. Some designers have .......................................... the ao dai by printing lines of poetry on it. (modern) 11. He is very rich, so he can live ................................................................................................ (depend) 12. The singer looks ................................................................................................. on the stage. (attract) 13. Team games help to ......................................................................... the students’ solidarity. (strong) 14. We like going in his car as he is a ................................................................................. driver. (care) 15. This stamp ........................................................................................................... is valuable. (collect) V. Finish the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first one : 1. Lan’s brother gave her a story for her birthday. Lan .......................................................................................................................................................... 2. It was such a bad news that Mai burst into tears. The news ................................................................................................................................................. 3. If Hong doesn’t study harder, she’ll fail the exam. Unless ...................................................................................................................................................... 4. I’d like to visit England more than any other country in the world. England is ................................................................................................................................................ 5. The flight to Ho Chi Minh city lasted one hour and a half. It took ...................................................................................................................................................... 6. The organizers will exhibit the paintings till the end of the month. The paintings ........................................................................................................................................... 7. She last wore that dress at her sister’s wedding. She hasn’t ................................................................................................................................................ 8. Computers are used to design new models. People ..................................................................................................................................................... 9. When did you start working in that factory ? How long................................................................................................................................................. 10. It isn’t necessary for students to wear uniforms today. Students .................................................................................................................................................. VI. Change these sentences into the passive voice : 1. We rang the church bells as a flood warning. .................................................................................................................................................................. 2. Someone gives us more information. 9 .................................................................................................................................................................. 3. They told her to stop behaving like a child. .................................................................................................................................................................. 4. Someone stole my bag and brought it back only when I offered $100. .................................................................................................................................................................. 5. The police gave her two weeks in which to pay the fine. .................................................................................................................................................................. 6. The burglars have cut an big hole in the steel door. .................................................................................................................................................................. 7. Nhung expected them to offer her the job. .................................................................................................................................................................. 8. The storm destroyed some big trees yesterday. .................................................................................................................................................................. 9. My mother sent us a lot of moon cakes. .................................................................................................................................................................. 10. My family has visited Dam Sen Amusement Park. .................................................................................................................................................................. VII. Make a cross on the correct answer A, B, C or D in the following sentences : 1. No longer ............. here. A. John works B. John does work C. does John work D. so John works 2. His parents could not help ............... angry when he admitted .................. the exam. A. getting/ failing B. got/ failed C. to get/ to fail D. get/ to fail 3. Hundreds of animals are reported ...................... killed in the forest fire yesterday. A. that to be B. to be C. to have been D. that to have been 4. Her idea about ..................special class for ........... disabled at first met with opposition from their parents. A. a/a B. a/ these C. a/ the D. the/  5. I am always nervous when taking an exam. A. Taking an exam always makes me nervous. B. I am taking a nervous exam. C. The exam I am taking is nervous. D. It is a nervous exam that I am taking. 6. Since the end of the 20th century, English .......... the most widely used language around the world. A. had become B. became C. becomes D. has become 7. Expensive as they are, cars are widely used in the US. A. Because they are expensive B. Due to they are expensive C. They are too expensive D. Although they are expensive 8. Both televisions and computers ........... an enormous impact on our lives. A. have B. had had C. have has D. have had 9. The teacher recommended .......... the book but I do not have enough money ................. it. A. buy/ to buy B. bought/ buying C. buying/ to buy D. to buy/ buy 10. They suggest that beer ........... on TV should be banned. A. advertising B. advertised C. advertise D. to advertise 11. Her natural ........... made this one of the most enjoyable concerts of the year. A. musicality B. musical C. musician D. music 12. A ....... diet includes lots of green vegetables. A. healthful B. healthy C. health D. healthily 13. They ...... believe their children should make choices for themselves. A. strongly B. strength C. strengthen D. strong 14. Dr Fox is a well. known ............ professor. A. learning B. learnt C. learn D. learned 15. ......... the fighting stopped, travel across country has been quite safe. A. After which B. When C. Since D. Unless
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VI. Rewrite the sentences, beginning with “ I wish .............. ” : 1. They don’t come here on time. .......->I wish they came here on time..................................................

2. It rains heavily. .........->I wish it diđn't rain heavily.........................................................

3. She won’t go to Hanoi with me tomorrow. .......->I wish she would go to Hanoi with me tomorrow..............

4. Tom can’t help me. ...............i wish tom could help me..............................................................

5. My sister isn’t here. ..............i wish my sister was here........................................................................

6. He never goes to school on time. ................i wish he went to school on time............................................

1 7. He fails the final examination. ...............i wish he diđn't fail the final examination.................................................

8. I’m sorry, I must go now. ............i wish i diđn't have to go now...............................................................

9. She’ll sell her house next week. ..........i wish she wouldn't sell her house next week..........................................................

10. Mary doesn’t stay at home on Sundays. ............i wish mary stayed at home on sundays.............................................

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IV. Supply the correct tense of the verbs in brackets : Mrs. Hoa (be) .......has been........... a teacher of English for twenty. eight years. She first (start) ..started............... at a small school . After she had taught there for ten years, her family (move) .....has moved................... to a big city. Since then, she (be) .......is................. a teacher at a big school. She (teach) .....teaches................. English very well and her students (like) .......like............ learning English in her class.

V. Fill in the blank space with the correct from of the words in parentheses :

1. He is a famous ............correspondent............................ (correspond)

2. She was really .......impressive............................................... by the beauty of the city. (impress)

3. Hanoi people are very ...........friendly........................................ . (friend)

4. Their ........friendliness........................................... made me happy. (friend)

5. Many ................visitor................................ come to Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum every day. (visit)

6. We enjoyed the ............peaceful...................................... atmosphere in Hue. (peace)

7. Ho Chi Minh City is not ........different......................................... from Kuala Lumpur. (difference)

8. The ...........national........................................ language in Malaysia is Bahasa Malaysia. (nation)

9. In Malaysia, ...........education................................. is free. (educate)

10. What is the main language of .....instruction.......................... at that school ? (instruct)

11. English is the ........official........................... language in Singapore. (office)

12. Like Vietnam, Malaysia has ......tropical................................................ climate. (tropic)

13. The little girl is dancing .........beautifully........................................................ (beauty)

14. English people get used to ......................driving............................................. (drive)

15. They go to church every Sunday. They are very .................religious............................. (religion)

VI. Rewrite the sentences, beginning with “ I wish .............. ” : 1. They don’t come here on time.

I wish they came here on time

2. It rains heavily.

I wish it didn't rain heavily.

3. She won’t go to Hanoi with me tomorrow.

I wish she would go to Hanoi with me tomorrow.

4. Tom can’t help me.

I wish Tom could help me.

5. My sister isn’t here.

.I wish my sister were here

6. He never goes to school on time. ........

I wish he went to school on time

7. He fails the final examination.

I wish he didn't fail the final the examination

8. I’m sorry, I must go now. .....

I wish I didn't have to go now.

9. She’ll sell her house next week. ......

I wish shw wouldn't sell her house next week

10. Mary doesn’t stay at home on Sundays. .........

I wish Mary stayed at home on Sundays

15. When we saw John, we (stop) ______ to say hello to him. 16. They (offer)______ you the job if you can use the computer. the paper, 17. While you (read) _____the rapper I was working 18. Arabic (speak) ____by the people of Syria and Iraq 19. The team was made (practice)____every day last week. IV. Choose the underlined word or phrase that needs. correcting. 20. My father used to playing football when he was young. 21. Do you think English is a language which can master easily and...
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15. When we saw John, we (stop) ______ to say hello to him. 16. They (offer)______ you the job if you can use the computer. the paper, 17. While you (read) _____the rapper I was working 18. Arabic (speak) ____by the people of Syria and Iraq 19. The team was made (practice)____every day last week. IV. Choose the underlined word or phrase that needs. correcting. 20. My father used to playing football when he was young. 21. Do you think English is a language which can master easily and quickly? 22. Texas is larger than California, but it has fewer people as California does. 23. Football is the most popularly sport throughout the world V. Choose the one option that best completes the passage. One of the best (24)____in regard to how to learn English well is to speak. Speak as (25) ___as you can in English, (26)___ you may be uncomfortable at first. You can listen to sample dialogues from everyday (27)____and get the chance to practice and they can help you improve your language as (28)____ As you practice, your English will improve. As you get better, you will no longer om your language to English or vice versa as you speak. have to (29) ___from your language to Englisch or vice versa as you speak. Even if you're not sure, use sentences that sound right (30)______you. These are most often the right ones (31)____ 24. a. ways b. means d. events c. stages 25. b. a few . a. many c. much d. more 26. b. due to a. despite c. because d. even though 27. a. solutions c. occasions d. questions b. situationss 28. a. good c. well b. better d. best 29. a. translate b. develop c. access d. change 30. a. for c. about d. to b. of 31. a. use c. using b. to use d. used VIl. Rewrite the sentences. 37. you/.like/ watch/ football matches/ TV? 38.They/ ask/ him/ continue/ play/ that game 39. wear/ uniforms/ encourage/ students/ proud/ their school 40.I/ be/ surprised/ receive/ letter/ Jane/ this morning
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15. When we saw John, we (stop) __stopped____ to say hello to him.

16. They (offer)__will offer____ you the job if you can use the computer. the paper,

17. While you (read) __were reading___the rapper I was working

18. Arabic (speak) __was spoken__by the people of Syria and Iraq 19. The team was made (practice)__to practice__every day last week.

37. you/.like/ watch/ football matches/ TV?

do you like watching football matches on tv?

38.They/ ask/ him/ continue/ play/ that game

they asked him to continue to play that game

39. wear/ uniforms/ encourage/ students/ proud/ their school

wear uniforms encỏuages students to be proud of their school

40.I/ be/ surprised/ receive/ letter/ Jane/ this morning

i was surprised to receive the letter from jane this morning

ĐỀ LUYỆN VÀO 10 I. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions. 1. A. nursery B. work C. excursion D. certificate 2. A. application B. apply C. applicant D. applicator II. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions. 3. A. economy B. economics C. technologically D....
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ĐỀ LUYỆN VÀO 10

I. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the
other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
1. A. nursery B. work C. excursion D. certificate
2. A. application B. apply C. applicant D. applicator
II. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the
position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
3. A. economy B. economics C. technologically D. institution
4. A. university B. international C. agricultural D. philosophy
III.Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following question.
5. The _______ ingredient in every meal of Vietnamese people is fish sauce.
A. particular B. natural C. active D. essential
6. Vegetables, especially leafy green ones, are _______ sources of calcium.
A. rich B. attractive C. numerable D. a lot
7. Each member of the family has a small bowl and _______ which allow him or her to take food
from the table throughout the meal.
A. pots B. chopsticks C. knives D. pans
8. On the Cao Lau noodles in Hoi An were some meat _______ mixed with fried noodles served
with vegetables and bean sprouts.
A. slices B. shares C parts D. cuts
9. One special feature of cuisine in Southern Vietnam is short cooking time which aims to
_______ the freshness of food.
A. protect B. keep C. save D. store«
10. Drinking enough water is a vital part _______ it keeps your body functioning properly.
A. but B. although C. because D. or
11. If I could speak Spanish, I _______ next year studying in Mexico.
A. will spend B. had spent C. would have spent D. would spend
12. Kate, with _______ I studied in the middle school, is now a student in Canada.
A. that B. who C. whose D. whom
13. Not every student is aware of _______ of the English language.
A. importance B. an importance C. its importance D. the importance
IV. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of
the following questions.
14. After she had bought himself a new automobile, she sold her bicycle.
A B C D
15. After George had returned to his house, he was reading a book.

A B C D

16. Buying clothes are often a very time-consuming practice because those clothes that a
A B C
person likes are rarely the one that fit him or her.

D

V. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following
exchanges.
17. A: “Why don’t we make a cake for Mom on Mother’s Day?”

B: “___________”
A. Sure, let’s plan on it. B. Thanks, I’d love to.
C. To make her happy. D. Great! I’d like some flowers.
18. A: “What gifts should I bring to a dinner party in Vietnam?”
B: “___________”
A. I don’t care. B. You should arrive on time.
C. Dress casually. D. Just some fruits or cakes.
VI. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.
19. The government took big steps to prevent gender inequality.
A. increase B. avoid C. promote D. cause
20. Those people who have enough courage and will are likely to be successful.
A. energy B. motivation C. bravery D. desire
VII. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
21. Then the strangest thing happens – Will and Marcus strike up an unusual friendship.
A. cover up B. give up C. make up D. remain
22. He’ll give Joe a red rose and a lovey-dovey poem he wrote.
A. lovesick B. romantic C. tragic D. wild
IX. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer
to each of the questions.
The Southeast Asian Games owes its origins to the Southeast Asian Peninsular Games or
SEAP which was first (23)__________ in Thailand in 1959. At the first time only six countries (24)
__________ in the games. Laung Sukhumnaipradit, the then Vice-President of the Thailand
Olympic Committee. Proposed that a regional sports (25)__________ would help promote
cooperation, understanding and relations among countries in the Southeast Asian region.
At the 8th SEAP Games in 1975, the SEAP Federation considered the inclusion of Indonesia
and the Philippines. The two countries were formally (26)__________ in 1977, the same year
when SEAP Federation changed its (27)__________ to Southeast Asian Games Federation
(SEAGF), and the games were known as the Southeast Asian Games. Brunei was admitted at
the 10th SEA Games in Jakarta, Indonesia, and East Timor at the 22nd SEA Games in Hanoi,
Vietnam.
23. A. happened B. held C. taken D. made
24. A. participated B. met C. presented D. hosted
25. A. even B. event C. show D. perform
26. A. attended B. consisted C. admitted D. committed
27. A. slogan B. title C. organize D. name
VIII. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word
or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
You can do a few things to make homework less stressful. First, be sure you understand the
assignment. Write it down in your notebook or day planner if you need to, and don’t be afraid
to ask questions about what is expected. It is much easier to take a minute to ask the teacher
during or after class than to struggle to remember later that night! If you want, you can also
ask how long the particular homework assignment should take to complete so you can plan
your time.
Second, use any extra time you have in school to work on your homework. Many schools
have libraries that are specifically designed to allow students to study or get homework done.
The more work you can get done in school, the less you will have to do that night.
Third, pace yourself. If you don’t finish your homework during school, think about how
much you have left and what else is going on that day, and then plan your time. Most middle
students should have between 1 and 3 hours of homework a night. If it is a heavy homework
day, you will need to devote more time to homework.

No one is expected to understand everything, and maybe you need some help. The first
place to turn for help is your teacher. But what if you don’t feel comfortable with your teacher?
If you are in a big enough school, there may be other teachers who teach the same subject.
Speak to other teachers directly and you may be in luck. Sometimes it just helps to have
someone explain something in a different way. Moreover, you might also be able to get some
help from another student. If there is someone you like who is a good student, think about
asking that person if you can study together.
28. The most important thing that you should do when you get your assignment may be
________.
A. to know when you hand it in
B. to understand it and its requirements
C. to know how long it takes to complete it
D. to remember it in order to plan the time
29. If you have any free time left at school, you should ________.
A. use it to do your homework in the library
B. spend time with your friends
C. use it to understand the assignment
D. use it to make your day planner
30. When students need some help, they should ________.
A. never ask other teachers for help
B. always turn to their own teachers for help
C. ask any good students at the subject in your school
D. go to their teachers or other teachers teaching the same subject
31. The main idea of the first three paragraphs is ________.
A. to get help when you need it
B. to do homework immediately

C. to create a homework plan
D. to ask your teachers for more explanation

32. According to the passage, all of the following are correct EXCEPT that ________.
A. it takes a student more than three hours a night if there is much homework
B. it is good to have the explanation in a different way
C. you only do your homework at home between 1 and 3 hours a night
D. it is very useful to take a minute to ask the teacher during or after class
X. Rewrite the sentences using the provided word and keep meaning as that of the root one.
33. We invited a pop star onto the talkshow, but he didn’t turn up.
 The pop star ...................................................................................................................................
34. Although she said that she would come, I don’t think she ever will.
 Despite .............................................................................................................................................
35. The plane had hardly left the airport when the accident happened.
 No sooner ........................................................................................................................................
36. You feel tired now because you didn’t sleep very well last night.
 Had .....................................................................................................................................................
XI. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using
the word in brackets.
37. “Why don’t you ask her yourself?” I said to Tom. (SUGGESTED)
 ..............................................................................................................................................................
38. How long is it since you last saw Mary? (WHEN)
 ..............................................................................................................................................................
39. The fight to Moscow lasted three and a half hours. (TOOK)
 ..............................................................................................................................................................
40. She asked, “How many Japanese students are there in your class, Tom?” (THERE WERE)

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ĐỀ LUYỆN VÀO 10

I. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the
other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
1. A. nursery B. work C. excursion D. certificate
2. A. application B. apply C. applicant D. applicator
II. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the
position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
3. A. economy B. economics C. technologically D. institution
4. A. university B. international C. agricultural D. philosophy
III.Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following question.
5. The _______ ingredient in every meal of Vietnamese people is fish sauce.
A. particular B. natural C. active D. essential
6. Vegetables, especially leafy green ones, are _______ sources of calcium.
A. rich B. attractive C. numerable D. a lot
7. Each member of the family has a small bowl and _______ which allow him or her to take food
from the table throughout the meal.
A. pots B. chopsticks C. knives D. pans
8. On the Cao Lau noodles in Hoi An were some meat _______ mixed with fried noodles served
with vegetables and bean sprouts.
A. slices B. shares C parts D. cuts
9. One special feature of cuisine in Southern Vietnam is short cooking time which aims to
_______ the freshness of food.
A. protect B. keep C. save D. store«
10. Drinking enough water is a vital part _______ it keeps your body functioning properly.
A. but B. although C. because D. or
11. If I could speak Spanish, I _______ next year studying in Mexico.
A. will spend B. had spent C. would have spent D. would spend
12. Kate, with _______ I studied in the middle school, is now a student in Canada.
A. that B. who C. whose D. whom
13. Not every student is aware of _______ of the English language.
A. importance B. an importance C. its importance D. the importance
IV. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of
the following questions.
14. After she had bought himself a new automobile, she sold her bicycle.
A B C D
15. After George had returned to his house, he was reading a book.

A B C D

16. Buying clothes are often a very time-consuming practice because those clothes that a
A B C
person likes are rarely the one that fit him or her.

D

V. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following
exchanges.
17. A: “Why don’t we make a cake for Mom on Mother’s Day?”

B: “___________”
A. Sure, let’s plan on it. B. Thanks, I’d love to.
C. To make her happy. D. Great! I’d like some flowers.
18. A: “What gifts should I bring to a dinner party in Vietnam?”
B: “___________”
A. I don’t care. B. You should arrive on time.
C. Dress casually. D. Just some fruits or cakes.
VI. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.
19. The government took big steps to prevent gender inequality.
A. increase B. avoid C. promote D. cause
20. Those people who have enough courage and will are likely to be successful.
A. energy B. motivation C. bravery D. desire
VII. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
21. Then the strangest thing happens – Will and Marcus strike up an unusual friendship.
A. cover up B. give up C. make up D. remain
22. He’ll give Joe a red rose and a lovey-dovey poem he wrote.
A. lovesick B. romantic C. tragic D. wild
IX. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer
to each of the questions.
The Southeast Asian Games owes its origins to the Southeast Asian Peninsular Games or
SEAP which was first (23)__________ in Thailand in 1959. At the first time only six countries (24)
__________ in the games. Laung Sukhumnaipradit, the then Vice-President of the Thailand
Olympic Committee. Proposed that a regional sports (25)__________ would help promote
cooperation, understanding and relations among countries in the Southeast Asian region.
At the 8th SEAP Games in 1975, the SEAP Federation considered the inclusion of Indonesia
and the Philippines. The two countries were formally (26)__________ in 1977, the same year
when SEAP Federation changed its (27)__________ to Southeast Asian Games Federation
(SEAGF), and the games were known as the Southeast Asian Games. Brunei was admitted at
the 10th SEA Games in Jakarta, Indonesia, and East Timor at the 22nd SEA Games in Hanoi,
Vietnam.
23. A. happened B. held C. taken D. made
24. A. participated B. met C. presented D. hosted
25. A. even B. event C. show D. perform
26. A. attended B. consisted C. admitted D. committed
27. A. slogan B. title C. organize D. name
VIII. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word
or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
You can do a few things to make homework less stressful. First, be sure you understand the
assignment. Write it down in your notebook or day planner if you need to, and don’t be afraid
to ask questions about what is expected. It is much easier to take a minute to ask the teacher
during or after class than to struggle to remember later that night! If you want, you can also
ask how long the particular homework assignment should take to complete so you can plan
your time.
Second, use any extra time you have in school to work on your homework. Many schools
have libraries that are specifically designed to allow students to study or get homework done.
The more work you can get done in school, the less you will have to do that night.
Third, pace yourself. If you don’t finish your homework during school, think about how
much you have left and what else is going on that day, and then plan your time. Most middle
students should have between 1 and 3 hours of homework a night. If it is a heavy homework
day, you will need to devote more time to homework.

No one is expected to understand everything, and maybe you need some help. The first
place to turn for help is your teacher. But what if you don’t feel comfortable with your teacher?
If you are in a big enough school, there may be other teachers who teach the same subject.
Speak to other teachers directly and you may be in luck. Sometimes it just helps to have
someone explain something in a different way. Moreover, you might also be able to get some
help from another student. If there is someone you like who is a good student, think about
asking that person if you can study together.
28. The most important thing that you should do when you get your assignment may be
________.
A. to know when you hand it in
B. to understand it and its requirements
C. to know how long it takes to complete it
D. to remember it in order to plan the time
29. If you have any free time left at school, you should ________.
A. use it to do your homework in the library
B. spend time with your friends
C. use it to understand the assignment
D. use it to make your day planner
30. When students need some help, they should ________.
A. never ask other teachers for help
B. always turn to their own teachers for help
C. ask any good students at the subject in your school
D. go to their teachers or other teachers teaching the same subject
31. The main idea of the first three paragraphs is ________.
A. to get help when you need it
B. to do homework immediately

C. to create a homework plan
D. to ask your teachers for more explanation

32. According to the passage, all of the following are correct EXCEPT that ________.
A. it takes a student more than three hours a night if there is much homework
B. it is good to have the explanation in a different way
C. you only do your homework at home between 1 and 3 hours a night
D. it is very useful to take a minute to ask the teacher during or after class
X. Rewrite the sentences using the provided word and keep meaning as that of the root one.
33. We invited a pop star onto the talkshow, but he didn’t turn up.
 The pop star ...................................................................................................................................
34. Although she said that she would come, I don’t think she ever will.
 Despite .............................................................................................................................................
35. The plane had hardly left the airport when the accident happened.
 No sooner ........................................................................................................................................
36. You feel tired now because you didn’t sleep very well last night.
 Had .....................................................................................................................................................
XI. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using
the word in brackets.
37. “Why don’t you ask her yourself?” I said to Tom. (SUGGESTED)
 ..............................................................................................................................................................
38. How long is it since you last saw Mary? (WHEN)
 ..............................................................................................................................................................
39. The fight to Moscow lasted three and a half hours. (TOOK)
 ..............................................................................................................................................................
40. She asked, “How many Japanese students are there in your class, Tom?” (THERE WERE)

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I. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the
other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
1. A. nursery B. work C. excursion D. certificate
2. A. application B. apply C. applicant D. applicator
II. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the
position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
3. A. economy B. economics C. technologically D. institution
4. A. university B. international C. agricultural D. philosophy
III.Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following question.
5. The _______ ingredient in every meal of Vietnamese people is fish sauce.
A. particular B. natural C. active D. essential
6. Vegetables, especially leafy green ones, are _______ sources of calcium.
A. rich B. attractive C. numerable D. a lot
7. Each member of the family has a small bowl and _______ which allow him or her to take food
from the table throughout the meal.
A. pots B. chopsticks C. knives D. pans
8. On the Cao Lau noodles in Hoi An were some meat _______ mixed with fried noodles served
with vegetables and bean sprouts.
A. slices B. shares C parts D. cuts
9. One special feature of cuisine in Southern Vietnam is short cooking time which aims to
_______ the freshness of food.
A. protect B. keep C. save D. store«
10. Drinking enough water is a vital part _______ it keeps your body functioning properly.
A. but B. although C. because D. or
11. If I could speak Spanish, I _______ next year studying in Mexico.
A. will spend B. had spent C. would have spent D. would spend
12. Kate, with _______ I studied in the middle school, is now a student in Canada.
A. that B. who C. whose D. whom
13. Not every student is aware of _______ of the English language.
A. importance B. an importance C. its importance D. the importance
IV. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of
the following questions.
14. After she had bought himself => herself a new automobile, she sold her bicycle.
A B C D
15. After George had returned to his house, he was reading => read a book.

A B C D

16. Buying clothes are => is often a very time-consuming practice because those clothes that a
A B C
person likes are rarely the one that fit him or her.

D

V. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following
exchanges.
17. A: “Why don’t we make a cake for Mom on Mother’s Day?”

B: “___________”
A. Sure, let’s plan on it. B. Thanks, I’d love to.
C. To make her happy. D. Great! I’d like some flowers.
18. A: “What gifts should I bring to a dinner party in Vietnam?”
B: “___________”
A. I don’t care. B. You should arrive on time.
C. Dress casually. D. Just some fruits or cakes.
VI. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.
19. The government took big steps to prevent gender inequality.
A. increase B. avoid C. promote D. cause
20. Those people who have enough courage and will are likely to be successful.
A. energy B. motivation C. bravery D. desire
VII. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
21. Then the strangest thing happens – Will and Marcus strike up an unusual friendship.
A. cover up B. give up C. make up D. remain
22. He’ll give Joe a red rose and a lovey-dovey poem he wrote.
A. lovesick B. romantic C. tragic D. wild
IX. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer
to each of the questions.
The Southeast Asian Games owes its origins to the Southeast Asian Peninsular Games or
SEAP which was first (23)__________ in Thailand in 1959. At the first time only six countries (24)
__________ in the games. Laung Sukhumnaipradit, the then Vice-President of the Thailand
Olympic Committee. Proposed that a regional sports (25)__________ would help promote
cooperation, understanding and relations among countries in the Southeast Asian region.
At the 8th SEAP Games in 1975, the SEAP Federation considered the inclusion of Indonesia
and the Philippines. The two countries were formally (26)__________ in 1977, the same year
when SEAP Federation changed its (27)__________ to Southeast Asian Games Federation
(SEAGF), and the games were known as the Southeast Asian Games. Brunei was admitted at
the 10th SEA Games in Jakarta, Indonesia, and East Timor at the 22nd SEA Games in Hanoi,
Vietnam.
23. A. happened B. held C. taken D. made
24. A. participated B. met C. presented D. hosted
25. A. even B. event C. show D. perform
26. A. attended B. consisted C. admitted D. committed
27. A. slogan B. title C. organize D. name
VIII. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word
or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
You can do a few things to make homework less stressful. First, be sure you understand the
assignment. Write it down in your notebook or day planner if you need to, and don’t be afraid
to ask questions about what is expected. It is much easier to take a minute to ask the teacher
during or after class than to struggle to remember later that night! If you want, you can also
ask how long the particular homework assignment should take to complete so you can plan
your time.
Second, use any extra time you have in school to work on your homework. Many schools
have libraries that are specifically designed to allow students to study or get homework done.
The more work you can get done in school, the less you will have to do that night.
Third, pace yourself. If you don’t finish your homework during school, think about how
much you have left and what else is going on that day, and then plan your time. Most middle
students should have between 1 and 3 hours of homework a night. If it is a heavy homework
day, you will need to devote more time to homework.

No one is expected to understand everything, and maybe you need some help. The first
place to turn for help is your teacher. But what if you don’t feel comfortable with your teacher?
If you are in a big enough school, there may be other teachers who teach the same subject.
Speak to other teachers directly and you may be in luck. Sometimes it just helps to have
someone explain something in a different way. Moreover, you might also be able to get some
help from another student. If there is someone you like who is a good student, think about
asking that person if you can study together.
28. The most important thing that you should do when you get your assignment may be
________.
A. to know when you hand it in
B. to understand it and its requirements
C. to know how long it takes to complete it
D. to remember it in order to plan the time
29. If you have any free time left at school, you should ________.
A. use it to do your homework in the library
B. spend time with your friends
C. use it to understand the assignment
D. use it to make your day planner
30. When students need some help, they should ________.
A. never ask other teachers for help
B. always turn to their own teachers for help
C. ask any good students at the subject in your school
D. go to their teachers or other teachers teaching the same subject
31. The main idea of the first three paragraphs is ________.
A. to get help when you need it
B. to do homework immediately

C. to create a homework plan
D. to ask your teachers for more explanation

32. According to the passage, all of the following are correct EXCEPT that ________.
A. it takes a student more than three hours a night if there is much homework
B. it is good to have the explanation in a different way
C. you only do your homework at home between 1 and 3 hours a night
D. it is very useful to take a minute to ask the teacher during or after class
X. Rewrite the sentences using the provided word and keep meaning as that of the root one.
33. We invited a pop star onto the talkshow, but he didn’t turn up.
 The pop star .............................................whom we invited onto the talkshow didn’t turn up......................................................................................
34. Although she said that she would come, I don’t think she ever will.
 Despite .....................................................her saying that she would come, I don’t think she ever will........................................................................................
35. The plane had hardly left the airport when the accident happened.
 No sooner .................................................had the plane left the airport than the accident happened.......................................................................................
36. You feel tired now because you didn’t sleep very well last night.
 Had ..........................................you slept well last night, you wouldn’t feel tired now...........................................................................................................
XI. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using
the word in brackets.
37. “Why don’t you ask her yourself?” I said to Tom. (SUGGESTED)
 ..............................................I suggested Tom asking her himself................................................................................................................
38. How long is it since you last saw Mary? (WHEN)
 .............................................When did you last see Mary?.................................................................................................................
39. The fight to Moscow lasted three and a half hours. (TOOK)
 ..............................................It took me three and a half hours to fly to Moscow................................................................................................................
40. She asked, “How many Japanese students are there in your class, Tom?” (THERE WERE)

=> She asked Tom how many Japanese students there were in his class

1. If people solve the problem of smoke from vehicles and factories, the air _____ pure and fresh. A. is B. was C. will be D. would be 2. If you post false information on the Internet, you _____fined. A. gets B. got C. would get D. will...
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1. If people solve the problem of smoke from vehicles and factories, the air _____ pure and fresh. A. is B. was C. will be D. would be 2. If you post false information on the Internet, you _____fined. A. gets B. got C. would get D. will get 3. I believe that if all the people _____ the government’s instructions, we ____COVID-19 from spreading. A. don’t follow/ will prevent B. followed/ will prevent C. follow/ would prevent D. follow/ will prevent 4. Do you think there would be less conflict in the world if all people _____ the same language? A. spoke B. speak C. had spoken D. will speak 5. If our schools are still closed because of the pandemic, we _____to study online. A. wouldn’t B. would try C. tried D. will try 6. If I ____you, I ____many subjects online instead of playing video games. A. was/ will study B. am/ will study C. were/ would study D. am/ would study 7. If people need more paper, more trees _____. A. will cut down B. cut down C. will be cut down D. are cutting down 8. My English is not good. If I ___ English well, I ___ able to get a good job in a foreign company. A. speak/ can be B. spoke / were C. speak/ were D. spoke/ would be 9. If everybody _____to the fight against COVID-19, we will win soon. A. contribute B. contributes C. are contributing D. is contributed 10. If people protect the forest, a lot of trees _____. A. will be preserved B. will preserve C. preserve D. would preserve 11. If you were me, what _____? A. you would do B. will you do C. do you do D. would you do 12. People don’t trust him because he tells lies. A. If he tells lies, people won’t trust him. B. If he didn’t tell lies, people would trust him. C. If he doesn’t tell lies, people will trust him. D. If he told lies, people wouldn’t trust him. 13. The government limits travel and close contact among people, so we can prevent COVID-19 from spreading. A. If the government didn’t limit travel and close contact among people, we couldn’t prevent COVID-19 from spreading. B. If the government doesn’t limit travel and close contact among people, we can prevent COVID-19 from spreading. C.If the government doesn’t limit travel and close contact among people, we could prevent COVID-19 from spreading. D. If the government limited travel and close contact among people, we couldn’t prevent COVID-19 from spreading. 14. Wear a face mask when you are with many people, or you will be at risk. A. If you wear a face mask when you are with many people, you will be at risk. B. If you don’t wear a face mask when you are with many people, you will be at risk. C. If you didn’t wear a face mask when you are with many people, you would be at risk. D. If you don’t wear a face mask when you are with many people, you would be at risk. 18. We/ should/ maintain/ personal space/ avoid/ crowds/ if/ we/ want/ be/ safe/ now. A. We should be maintained personal space and avoid crowds if we want to be safe now. B. We should maintain personal space and avoid crowds if we want to be safe now. C. We should maintain personal space and avoid crowds if we wanted to be safe now. D. We should maintain personal space to avoid crowds if we want be safe now. 19. Her English/ not/ be/ rusty/ she/ used/ more often. A. Her English wouldn’t be rusty if she uses it more often. B. Her English wouldn’t be rusty if she has used it more often. C. Her English wouldn’t be rusty if she is using it more often. D. Her English wouldn’t be rusty if she used it more often. 20. If people/ solve/ problem/ smoke from vehicles, the air/ be pure and fresh. A. If people solved the problem of smoke from vehicles, the air is pure and fresh. B. If people solve the problem of smoke from vehicles, the air was pure and fresh. C. If people solve the problem of smoke from vehicles, the air will be pure and fresh. D. If people solve the problem of smoke from vehicles, the air would be pure and fresh.
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1. If people solve the problem of smoke from vehicles and factories, the air _____ pure and fresh.

A. is B. was C. will be D. would be

2. If you post false information on the Internet, you _____fined.

A. gets B. got C. would get D. will get

3. I believe that if all the people _____ the government’s instructions, we ____COVID-19 from spreading.

A. don’t follow/ will prevent

B. followed/ will prevent

C. follow/ would prevent

D. follow/ will prevent

4. Do you think there would be less conflict in the world if all people _____ the same language?

A. spoke B. speak C. had spoken D. will speak

5. If our schools are still closed because of the pandemic, we _____to study online.

A. wouldn’t B. would try C. tried D. will try

6. If I ____you, I ____many subjects online instead of playing video games.

A. was/ will study B. am/ will study C. were/ would study D. am/ would study

7. If people need more paper, more trees _____.

A. will cut down B. cut down C. will be cut down D. are cutting down

8. My English is not good. If I ___ English well, I ___ able to get a good job in a foreign company.

A. speak/ can be B. spoke / were C. speak/ were D. spoke/ would be

9. If everybody _____to the fight against COVID-19, we will win soon.

A. contribute B. contributes C. are contributing D. is contributed

10. If people protect the forest, a lot of trees _____.

A. will be preserved B. will preserve C. preserve D. would preserve

11. If you were me, what _____?

A. you would do B. will you do C. do you do D. would you do

12. People don’t trust him because he tells lies.

A. If he tells lies, people won’t trust him.

B. If he didn’t tell lies, people would trust him.

C. If he doesn’t tell lies, people will trust him.

D. If he told lies, people wouldn’t trust him.

13. The government limits travel and close contact among people, so we can prevent COVID-19 from spreading.

A. If the government didn’t limit travel and close contact among people, we couldn’t prevent COVID-19 from spreading.

B. If the government doesn’t limit travel and close contact among people, we can prevent COVID-19 from spreading.

C.If the government doesn’t limit travel and close contact among people, we could prevent COVID-19 from spreading.

D. If the government limited travel and close contact among people, we couldn’t prevent COVID-19 from spreading.

14. Wear a face mask when you are with many people, or you will be at risk.

A. If you wear a face mask when you are with many people, you will be at risk.

B. If you don’t wear a face mask when you are with many people, you will be at risk.

C. If you didn’t wear a face mask when you are with many people, you would be at risk.

D. If you don’t wear a face mask when you are with many people, you would be at risk.

18. We/ should/ maintain/ personal space/ avoid/ crowds/ if/ we/ want/ be/ safe/ now.

A. We should be maintained personal space and avoid crowds if we want to be safe now.

B. We should maintain personal space and avoid crowds if we want to be safe now.

C. We should maintain personal space and avoid crowds if we wanted to be safe now.

D. We should maintain personal space to avoid crowds if we want be safe now.

19. Her English/ not/ be/ rusty/ she/ used/ more often.

A. Her English wouldn’t be rusty if she uses it more often.

B. Her English wouldn’t be rusty if she has used it more often.

C. Her English wouldn’t be rusty if she is using it more often.

D. Her English wouldn’t be rusty if she used it more often.

20. If people/ solve/ problem/ smoke from vehicles, the air/ be pure and fresh.

A. If people solved the problem of smoke from vehicles, the air is pure and fresh.

B. If people solve the problem of smoke from vehicles, the air was pure and fresh.

C. If people solve the problem of smoke from vehicles, the air will be pure and fresh.

D. If people solve the problem of smoke from vehicles, the air would be pure and fresh.

What is good writing for children? The children’s publishers will tell you they look for ‘good writing’. What exactly do they mean? Before you send a story you have written to any publisher at all, your severest critic ought to be you vourself. To have a chance of succeeding in the competitive market of children’s fiction, you should constantly be aware, every single time you sit down at your word-processor, of the need to produce ‘good, original writing’. A difficult task,...
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What is good writing for children?
The children’s publishers will tell you they look for ‘good writing’. What exactly do they mean?

Before you send a story you have written to any publisher at all, your severest critic ought to be you vourself. To have a chance of succeeding in the competitive market of children’s fiction, you should constantly be aware, every single time you sit down at your word-processor, of the need to produce ‘good, original writing’. A difficult task, maybe, but one which hopefully we will help you to achieve.

To begin with, let us try to pin down exactly what publishers mean when they talk about ‘good writing’ for children. A useful starting point would be to take a look at some of the children’s books which won literary prizes last year. Reading these books is one of the easiest and most enjoyable ways of: (a) finding out what individual publishers are publishing at the moment, and (b) learning a few tricks of the trade from well-established professionals. It goes without saying, of course, that slavishly copying the style and subject matter of a successful author is usually a recipe for disaster. Nor should you become downhearted after reading a particularly brilliant piece of work, and miserably think you will never be able to match up to those standards. Remember, overnight success is rare - most successful children’s authors will have struggled long and hard to learn their trade. Read these books as a critic; note down the things you enjoyed or admired, as well as areas where you feel there was possibly room for improvement. After all, nobody is perfect, not even a successful, prize-winning author.

Possibly the toughest challenge is right at the youngest end of the age range - the picture book. The would-be author/ illustrator is attempting to create an exciting story out of the narrow, limited, everyday world of a young child’s experience - not easy at all. The whole storyline has to be strong enough to keep the reader turning the pages, yet simple enough to fit into a few pages. Another problem for the new picture-book author is that it can seem that every subject and every approach has been done to death, with nothing new left to say. Add to this the fact that printing costs are high because of full colour illustrations, which means that the publisher will probably want a text that suits the international market to increase sales, and a novel for ten-year olds, with hardly any pictures at all, starts to look much more inviting.

You would be forgiven for wondering if there are any truly original plots left to impress publishers with. But remember that, in many ways, it is the writer’s own personal style, and intelligent handling of a subject that can change a familiar, overworked plot into something original and fresh. To illustrate this, read The Enchanted Horse by Magdalen Nabb. A young girl called Irina finds an old wooden horse in a junk shop, takes it home and treats it as if it was real. Soon it magically starts to come to life ... Sounds familiar? The magic object that comes alive is a storyline that has been used in hundreds of other children’s stories. So why does it succeed here? The answer is that Magdalen Nabb has created a strong, believable character in the lonely, unhappy heroine Irina, and the descriptions of her relationship with the wooden horse are poetic and touching.

So, to return to the question asked at the beginning: What exactly is ‘good writing’ for children? The answer is that it is writing which is fresh, exciting and unpredictable, and which gives a new and original angle on what might be a well- worn subject. But do not be put off if you feel that you simply cannot match up to all these requirements. While there is obviously no substitute for talent, and the ability to come up with suitable ideas, many of the techniques for improving and polishing your manuscript can be learned.

8. Why does the article advise people to look at prize-winning books?

A. to copy the author’s style

B. to realise what a high standard needs to be reached

C. to get an idea of what might be successful

D. to find out how to trick publishers

9. What do most successful children’s authors have in common?

A. They did not get depressed by early failures.

B. They have learned how to be critical of other authors’ work.

C. They find it easy to think of storylines that will sell.

D. They have worked hard to become well-known.

10. Why is the picture book the most difficult to write?

A. There is a limited range of subjects available.

B. Young children cannot follow storylines easily.

C. The pictures need to be exciting.

D. Children want to be able to read it quickly.

11.What looks ‘more inviting’ in line 54?

A.the international market

B. the increased sales

C. the novel for ten-year-olds

D. the type of pictures

12. The book about Irina is successful

A. because of the unusual way magic is used.

B. because of the way the character is described.

C. because the story has not been told before.

D. because the pictures bring the story to life.

13. What does ‘it’ refer to in line 68?

A. the storyline

B. the magic object

C. the horse

D. the children’s story

14. What conclusion does the writer of the text come to?

A. Anyone can learn to write a good story.

B. The subject matter is the most important consideration.

C. If you have natural ability, you can learn the rest.

D. Some published fiction is badly written.

15. Why was this text written?

A. to explain what kind of books children like to read

B. to give advice to people who want to write children’s fiction

C. to discourage new authors from being too optimistic

D. to persuade new authors to get away from old ideas

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