2020 English Language Practice Exam

2020 English Language Practice Exam

1. 2020 English Language Practice Exam Sample 1:

* Exam Paper

I. MULTIPLE CHOICE: (8 points)

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.

Question 1: A. installed B. wandered C. conserved D. noticed
Question 2: A. separate B. battery C. evidence D. regular

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the others in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.

Question 4: A. ancient B. forecast C. replace D. sewage
Question 5: A. acquaintance B. dynamite C. thunderstorm D. nominate 

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.

Question 6: The information on the radio verifies that a severe storm is approaching the city.
A B C D

Question 7: Our efforts in protecting man-made wonders aren't fully appreciated.
A B C D 

Question 8: Despite his dropout from Harvard, Bill Gates succeeded in establishing Microsoft with his childhood friend.
A B C D 

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. 

Question 9: The visit to the National Gallery has been_____postponed until next Friday.
A. put off
B. investigated
C. turned up
D. discovered 

Question 10: They live in a house_______whose roof is full of holes.
A. which
B. where
C. whose
D. who 

Question 11: The train arrived at the station while we_______on the platform.
A. have waited
B. were waiting
C. are waiting
D. waited 

Question 12: She looked at her watch to remind him_______of the time.
A. with
B. to
C. at
D. of 

Question 13: He could speak_________a little English, so we were able to communicate with him.
A. little
B. a little
C. few
D. a few

Question 14: Jacqui was pleasantly surprised__________by getting a B for history.
A. to get
B. for getting
C. if she gets
D. getting 

Question 15: _______To ease traffic congestion, it is necessary to promote the development of public transportation.
A. Because of
B. Despite
C. In order to
D. Since 

Question 16: You don't know where Jack is,____?
A. don't you
B. do you
C. is he
D. isn't he 

Question 17: I wish I_______could set foot on every corner of Vietnam when I reach 40.
A. can set
B. could set
C. set
D. will set 

Question 18: I was impressed by the_______variety of dishes on offer.
A. vary
B. various
C. variously
D. variety 

Question 19: Only good teamwork will_________ us to get the job done on time.
A. give
B. enable
C. advise
D. make 

Question 20: All areas of_______the country will have
A. the some
B. the/ any
C. a/ some
D. a/ any 

Question 21: Most underdeveloped countries are in_______need of medical assistance.
A. shortage
B. lack
C. capable
D. need 

Question 22: When you get______ when speaking, take two deep breaths before you say something.
A. pleased
B. unwilling
C . annoyed
D. nervous 

Question 23: All of my teachers and friends are asking me continually what careers I am interested in and I'm struggling to________ make a decision.
A. make
B. do
C. take
D. produce 

Question 24: If you put those sweets in your cola, the bottle ______explode.
A. must
B. ought
C. might
D. should 

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. 

Question 25: They rejected my application because I didn't know German.
A. offered
B. rejected
C. accepted
D. agreed

Question 26: If you book tickets early, you can get a deduction 
A. award
B. bonus
C. change
D. deduction 

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. 

Question 27: My father doesn't like politics. He doesn't care about political problems and current events.
A. care
B. understand
C. ignore
D. consider 

Question 28: One way to protect our environment from pollution is to reduce excessive consumption.
A. costly
B. excessive
C. safe
D. economical

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges. 

Question 29: 'I don't have any plans for tonight.'
A. Why not go to the cinema with me?
B. Let's go to the cinema, shall we?
C. I suggest going to the cinema.
D. What about going to the cinema? 

Question 30: - 'Well, I think volunteering will bring some valuable experience for our future job'. ________'
A. That's also my belief.
B. I'm sorry, but I have to disagree.
C. I don't think so, either.
D. That's unbelievable.

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.

People often refer to English as the global language of business, and this becomes increasingly evident as international trade expands every year, bringing new countries into contact. Many of the premier MBA programs are (31)_ _in English, so mastering it can position you to receive the best training and credentials. Most multinational companies (32) expect a certain degree of English proficiency from potential employees, so to secure a position with a top company, more and more people are acquiring English skills.

If your aspirations lie in science or medicine, you can't overlook English either. Much of the (33)
terminology is rooted in English words. If you want to stay informed about the latest developments and discoveries from (34) around the world, you'll read about them in journals and research reports published in English, regardless of (35)
the origin of the scientists who wrote them. And, of course, with proficient conversational English, you'll be able to network and make important contacts at conferences and seminars.

Question 31: A. educate B. educating C. educated D. educator 
Question 32: A. necessitate B. assert C. inquire D. contrast 
Question 33: A. method B. mechanic C. mechanism D. technically 
Question 34: A. regarding B. within C. throughout 
Question 35: A. how B. if C. what D. when 

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct response to each of the questions.

Have you ever dreamed of journeying to another planet in our solar system? If you have, there is an ongoing program that aims to send people to Mars in 2023. Known as the Mars One Mission, it will dispatch a crew of four people on a one-way mission to establish a colony on Mars. Those selected individuals will need to be prepared to bid farewell to Earth forever, as there won't be a return trip.

For those chosen, they will have to acquire proficiency in various skills. Primarily, they will be spending the rest of their lives with just a handful of other people, so they all must possess personalities conducive to harmonious coexistence. Second, the living quarters they will inhabit won't be very spacious, so they will need to adapt to that condition as well. If they experience homesickness, their only means of communication with people back on Earth will be via email and exchanged videos and audio. However, there won't be any real-time communication. Even at the speed of light, communication between Earth and Mars takes about 20 minutes.

Whether the Mars One Mission will come to fruition is the major question on many people's minds. There is significant skepticism within the scientific community, with Wired magazine assigning the mission a dismal score of two out of ten on its probability scale. However, for those aspiring to travel to Mars, they can at least acknowledge the possibility that it could become a reality.

Question 36: Who might be interested in participating in this mission?
A. Individuals with confrontational personalities
B. Individuals who avoid communication
C. Individuals who foster good relationships with others
D. Individuals prone to homesickness 

Question 37: What won't be spacious?
A. The mission
B. The living quarters
C. The spaceship
D. The magazines 

Question 38: How long will it take for a message to return from Mars?
A. Almost immediately
B. About an hour
C. Around 20 minutes
D. Only a few seconds 

Question 39: What is considered dismal?
A. The personalities of individuals participating in the program
B. A mission of astronauts to the ISS
C. A crew on board of the Mars One Mission
D. A rating of the program on the probability scale

Question 40: What won't occur for the people embarking on the Mars One Mission?
A. They will reside in quarters with limited space
B. They will return to Earth
C. They will communicate with people on Earth
D. They will have to live with other people

II. WRITING: (2 points) 

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first, beginning with the given words.

Question 41: His father is the most capable man in the office.
→ No one else in the office is as capable as his father.

Question 42: People believe that many more people will die of skin cancer in the next 10 years.
→ Many more people are believed to die of skin cancer in the next 10 years.

Question 43: I'm interested in the news about ancient towns.
→ I find the news about ancient towns interesting.

Question 44: The comedy was so terrific that we wanted to see it again.
→ It was such a terrific comedy that we wanted to see it again.

Question 45: 'Whom will you go to see Avengers: Endgame with next week, Julie?', Jack said.
→ Jack asked Julie whom she would go to see Avengers: Endgame with the following week.

Combine two sentences into a new one using the given words in brackets. Do not change the given words in any ways. 

Question 46: Emily has to work part-time on Saturday. She can't accompany her best friend to the contest. (IF)
→ If Emily didn't have to work part-time on Saturday, she could accompany her best friend to the contest.

Question 47: The wages were low. They decided to take the job. (DESPITE)
→ Despite the low wages, they decided to take the job.

Question 48: My father is visiting Japan. He has never visited Japan before. (FIRST)
→ For the first time, my father is visiting Japan.

Question 49: A visit to the ISS will be a life-changing experience. You'll never forget this experience. (WHICH)
→ A visit to the ISS, which you'll never forget, will be a life-changing experience.

Question 50: Ted has won a medal. Tony has won a medal, too. (BOTH)
→ Both Ted and Tony have won medals.

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2. Practice Test for Grade 10 in English 2020, Sample 2:

* Test Paper

I. Choose the word/phrase (A, B, C, or D) that best fits the space in each sentence. (2.5 pts)

Question 1: Disneyland __________ its 60th birthday on Saturday, July 18, 2015.
A. celebrated
B. congratulated
C. complicated
D. complimented

Question 2: __________ the 3rd day of the Lunar New Year, students often visit their teachers.
A. To
B. On
C. In
D. At

Question 3: Our little son was tired when we were heading to the park; __________, we decided to go home early.
A. therefore
B. however
C. moreover
D. although

Question 4: Individuals __________ do not appreciate nature may not have affection for anything else in life.
A. whom
B. whose
C. which
D. who

Question 5: - Speaker 1: “Excuse me. Do you mind if I sit here?” - Speaker 2: “__________”
A. You’re right.
B. Not at all! Go ahead,
C. Sure, thanks.
D. Really? Good!

Question 6: The entrance to the village adorned with a charming bamboo forest makes it picturesque.
A. at
B. in
C. on
D. to

Question 7: Approximately 70% of the earth’s __________ is covered with water.
A. world
B. atmosphere
C. ocean
D. surface

Question 8: The teacher __________ Van whether she had ever attempted calling a helpline.
A. said
B. advised
C. asked
D. suggested

Question 9:
- Speaker 1: “__________”
- Speaker 2: “Sơn Đoòng is a new tourist destination.”
A. Let’s eat out this evening!
B. We need a holiday, dear!
C. I miss my relatives in Huế!
D. I’d like to cook something special for the trip.

Question 10: I opted to purchase the house in District 9 to avoid noise and pollution.
A. so that
B. in order that
C. so as to
D. in order not

II. Identify the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C, or D) that needs correcting. (0.5 pt)

Question 11: One of the great pleasures of traveling to another country is enjoying different dishes
A. pleasures
B. traveling
C. is
D. enjoying

Question 12: The drought caused by El Nino weather patterns is affecting Thailand and Cambodia.
A. The drought
B. caused
C. weather patterns
D. is affecting

III. Explore the following letter. Assess if the statements from 13 to 16 are True or False, and select the correct answers (A, B, C, or D) for questions 17 and 18.

Dear Daddy,

I'm reaching out to express how much you are missed and cherished, especially on such a momentous day as today. I'll forever hold onto that memory - my graduation day. You stood there with tears in your eyes as I walked towards the stage to receive my diploma, a timeless moment. You've been an incredibly dedicated father, always looking after the family and me. Now living independently, I've encountered the challenges of adulthood, soon to embrace parenthood myself. I comprehend and appreciate you even more. After all, I'll always be your little mischievous son! Happy Father’s Day.

Question 13. This is a letter penned by a gentleman to his father.
Question 14. The father shed tears when his son approached the stage.
Question 15. The letter is dispatched from a son to his father on the son’s graduation day.
Question 16. The author of this letter faces no challenges in leading an adult life.
Question 17. What is the letter predominantly about?
A. The writer’s university studies
B. The writer’s childhood reminiscence
C. The writer’s gratitude to the father
D. The writer’s married life

Question 18. What can be concluded from the letter?
A. The father is quite irresponsible.
B. The writer disagrees with the father.
C. The writer has extensive work experience.
D. The writer holds great respect for the father.

IV. Choose the word (A, B, C, or D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage. (1.5 pts)

Britain is set to prohibit smoking in cars with children. The government aims (19) __________ the harm cigarette smoke inflicts on children. New laws will diminish the chances of children being exposed to passive smoking. This is when someone breathes in the (20) __________ from other people’s cigarettes. Numerous studies indicate that passive smoking can be almost as (21) __________ as actively smoking a cigarette. The British government points out that research shows children who sit in smoke-filled cars have (22) __________ problems. It is especially detrimental in cars due to the confined space, causing the vehicle to fill with smoke rapidly. (23) __________ supports the new law. Some lawmakers argue that it infringes on people's freedom to smoke in their own car. However, Britain’s health minister asserts that the health of children is more (24) __________ than the freedom to smoke.

Question 19.
A. reduce
B. to reducing
C. to reduce
D. reducing

Question 20.
A. gas
B. tobacco
C. smell
D. smoke

Question 21.
A. harmful
B. heavy
C. careless
D. tired

Question 22.
A. traffic
B. housing
C. health
D. economic

Question 23.
A. Everyone
B. No one
C. Not everyone
D. Every lawmaker

Question 24.
A. important
B. useful
C. serious
D. interesting

V. Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence (1.0 pt)
Question 25. The local government has plans to __________ this city [modernize]
Question 26. That exchange student can speak English and Spanish __________. [fluently]
Question 27. Nowadays, Vietnamese women still wear ao dai, especially on a special __________. [occasion]
Question 28. Some styles of jeans in the 1960s were __________ jeans, painted jeans and so on. [embroidered]
Question 29. Too much on the parent spoils a child [dependent]
Question 30. Despite the benefits of the Internet, the users sometimes suffer __________ risks [various]

VI. Rearrange the groups of words in a correct order to make complete sentences (0.5pt)
Question 31. Happy to hear, all of us had made considerable progress. [our parents were]
Question 32. The Academy of Language offers you a good and friendly environment to practise your English. [in a correct order]

VII. Rewrite each of the following sentences in another way so that it means almost the same as the sentence printed before it, (2.0pts)
Question 33. We wish we could try all the special food of the village.
→ What a pity! We cannot try all the special food of the village.
Question 34. She said that she wanted to send her son to a university in the UK.
→ T want to send my son to a university in the UK’, she said.
Question 35. If you don’t work hard, you won’t pass this entrance examination.
→ You will pass this entrance examination with enough hard work.
Question 36. Three more new schools will open in the town next autumn.
→ The Prime Minister will open three more new schools in the town next autumn.

* Answer Key:

I

II

III

IV

V

25. modernize/ modernization
26. with fluency
27. on special occasions
28. embroidery
29. dependency
30. involving various risks

VI
31. All of us had made considerable progress, and our parents were happy to hear.
32. The Academy of Language offers you a good and friendly environment to practice your English.

VII
33. We wish we could taste all the special dishes in the village.
34. She expressed her desire to send her son to a university in the UK.
35. Failing to work hard enough will result in not passing this entrance examination.
36. The Prime Minister will inaugurate three more new schools in the town next autumn.

3. Sample Test for 10th-grade English in 2020, Form 3:

* Test

I. Choose the underlined part that is pronounced differently from the others. (1pt)
Question 1: A. invite  B. attend  C. celebrate  D. display
Question 2: A. house  B. harm  C. hour  D. husband
Question 3: A. cartoon  B. carry  C. face  D. collect
Question 4: A. motion  B. question  C. mention  D. fiction
Question 5: A. mean  B. ready  C. head  D. weather

II. Choose the correct answer. (2pt)
Question 1: You and I went there together, didn't we?
A. didn't you        B. didn't I     C. didn't we      D. did we

Question 2: John isn't going, and Peter isn't either.
A. too       B. either      C. also    D. as well

Question 3: We wish you were here with us now.
A. be       B. were        C. are       D. would be

Question 4: I was born in 1987.
A. on       B. in      C. of       D. at

Question 5: If he doesn't come soon, he will miss the train.
A. doesn't come        B. isn't coming        C. didn't come     D. won't come

Question 6. We are too late. The plane took off ten minutes ago.
A. took    B. has taken     C. had taken   D. was taken

Question 7: John didn't do his homework, did he?
A. didn't he     B. did John      C. didn't John     D. did he

Question 8: Lam passed the test successfully because he worked very hard.
A. though      B. so      C. If    D. because

Question 9: If you explained it to him more slowly, he would understand it.
A. understands     B. would understand      C. understood     D. will understand.

Question 10: People are now interested in saving money and preserving natural resources.
A. natural       B. naturalize        C. nature     D. naturally

III. Supply the correct verb form. (2pt)
Question 1: They have moved three times since they got married.
Question 2. We will visit Ha Long Bay next week.
Question 3: If the weather is fine, we will go camping next Sunday.
Question 4: I wish I could go out for dinner with you now.
Question 5: While I was standing in front of the school gate, I saw Nam.
Question 6: Mrs. Thanh suggests taking showers to save water.
Question 7: At 6:30 last night, when I was having dinner, my friend phoned me.

IV: Read the passage and circle the best answer A, B, C, D to complete the passage. (1pt)

David Evans, a dedicated farmer, tends to sheep on his ancestral land in Wales. He manages without hiring full-time workers, relying on his sons' assistance when they're not in school. The farm attracts city guests seeking tranquil holidays in the pristine countryside. However, once the guests depart, the Evans family faces the solitude of rural life. The question remains whether Mr. Evans's children aspire to take over the farm when he decides to retire.

Question 1. A. feeds      B. grows     C. raises     D. leads
Question 2. A. some      B. more     C. much      D. any
Question 3. A. in        B. for      C. at        D.
Question 4. A. wind      B. sight      C. life         D. air
Question 5. A. take off     B. take over    C. take after      D. take care

V. Read the passage then answer the questions. (1pt)

Millions of pounds worth of damage resulted from a storm that swept across northern England last night. Heavy rain caused the River Ribble to overflow, breaching its banks.

Firefighters carried out numerous rescues during the flood, responding to a surge of emergency calls. Some areas experienced wind speeds of up to ninety miles per hour. Fallen trees blocked roads, and electricity lines were brought down, resulting in thousands of homes losing power. A spokesperson assured that every effort is underway to restore normalcy to the situation.

Question 1. What has been caused by a storm that swept across the north of England?
................................................................................................

Question 2. When did the storm occur?
................................................................................................

Question 3. What happened to the River Ribble?
................................................................................................

Question 4. Who conducted numerous rescues during the floods?
...............................................................................................

Question 5. Did wind speeds reach 90 miles per hour in certain areas?
...................................................................................................

VII. Rewrite the following sentences so that they are closest in meaning to the sentences printed before. (2p)

Question 1. Hoa takes 2 hours to complete her homework daily.
Hoa dedicates.............................................................................................................

Question 2. Heavy rain caused our tardiness for school.
Due to the....................................................................................

Question 3. I relocated here two years ago.
I have been residing here for............................................................

Question 4. English is the primary language spoken in Australia.
Australians communicate primarily in...........................................................

Question 5. I regret not knowing the way to your house.
I wish....................................................................................................................

Question 6. If she worked harder, she would achieve better grades.
Had she ......................................................................

Question 7. 'I'm employed at a restaurant,' she stated.
She reported that........................................................................................

Question 8. The girl, who was injured in the accident, is currently hospitalized.
The girl who got injured in the accident.......................................................................................

* Answer Key 

I

II

III

Question 1: have relocated
Question 2: are paying a visit
Question 3: will attend
Question 4: would
Question 5: stood
Question 6: noticed
Question 7: participating         
Question 8: were enjoying

IV

V

Question 1: The storm caused millions of pounds worth of damage. (which passed across the north of England.)
Question 2: It occurred last night.
Question 3: The River Ribble burst its banks. (after heavy rain.)
Question 4: The firemen were successful. They rescued many people from the flood.
Question 5: Yes, it did.        

VI

VII

Question 1: Hoa dedicates 2 hours to her homework every day.
Question 2: Due to heavy rain, we arrived late for school.
Question 3: I have been residing here for two years.
Question 4: English serves as the primary language in Australia.
Question 5: I desire to know the way to your house.
Question 6: If she put in more effort, she would secure good marks.
Question 7: She mentioned she is employed in a restaurant.
Question 8: The girl currently hospitalized sustained injuries in the accident.  

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