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English Graduation Practice Test – Test 2
Suggested time: 50 minutes. Questions: 40 multiple-choice items. Choose one answer, A, B, C or D, for each item.
Questions 1–6. Read the notice and choose the best option for each blank.
Online Information Session: Choosing a Training Course
Students who are thinking (1) ______ a technical career are invited to join an online session on Wednesday. Two former students will explain how they (2) ______ their first course and what they learned from it. The session will begin (3) ______ 7 p.m. and last about an hour. Please register (4) ______ Friday so that we can send you the meeting link. You may submit a question in advance, (5) ______ you will also have time to ask questions during the event. The recording (6) ______ available to registered students the following day.
- 1. A. choosing B. of choosing C. to choose D. choose
- 2. A. have select B. were selecting C. selected D. are selected
- 3. A. at B. in C. on D. by
- 4. A. during B. until C. by D. since
- 5. A. or B. unless C. but D. because
- 6. A. makes B. will be made C. will make D. made
Questions 7–12. Read the project update and choose the best option for each blank.
New Borrowing Shelf at the Youth Centre
The youth centre has opened a shelf (7) ______ local residents can borrow sports equipment. The idea came from a survey (8) ______ showed that many families owned items they used only once or twice. Anyone who borrows a ball or a skipping rope must return it (9) ______ the agreed date. The centre keeps a simple record so that staff can see which items are (10) ______ demand. A volunteer checks the equipment before it is lent out, (11) ______ damaged items are not placed on the shelf. The service is still new, and the centre welcomes suggestions about how it can be (12) ______.
- 7. A. where B. whose C. who D. which
- 8. A. who B. that C. whom D. what
- 9. A. on B. at C. for D. by
- 10. A. strongly B. widely C. high D. heavily
- 11. A. in case of B. even though C. unless D. so that
- 12. A. improving B. improved C. improve D. improvement
Questions 13–18. Read the passage and choose the best option for each blank.
Learning to ask for directions
When Huy first moved to a new town, he relied on his phone to find every address. One afternoon, the battery ran out while he was looking for a sports centre. He stopped at a small shop and asked the owner for help. The owner drew a route on a piece of paper and pointed out a street (13) ______ was easy to miss. Huy reached the centre on time. After that, he kept a note with two or three important addresses, (14) ______ he still used his phone for most journeys. He also learned to describe a destination clearly instead of asking, “Where is it?” If a person is busy, he waits (15) ______ asking again. These small habits make it easier to communicate and help him notice places that a screen might not show. They do not mean that technology is unhelpful; (16) ______, Huy checks the route before leaving and saves it offline. He now thinks of navigation as a combination of tools and judgement. When plans change, he can ask someone nearby or choose a safe public place to stop and check. The experience taught him that independence sometimes begins (17) ______ recognising when to use another person’s knowledge. A clear question, asked politely, can be as useful (18) ______ a digital map.
- 13. A. where B. who C. whose D. that
- 14. A. although B. because C. so D. unless
- 15. A. during B. before C. since D. despite
- 16. A. instead B. for example C. however D. therefore
- 17. A. at B. by C. on D. in
- 18. A. than B. from C. like as D. as
Questions 19–24. Choose the option that puts the sentences in the correct order.
- 19. Arrange the conversation. (a) “I’ll bring a copy for each group.” (b) “Have you prepared the instructions for the game?” (c) “Almost. I just need to check the final step.”
A. b–c–a B. c–a–b C. a–b–c D. b–a–c - 20. Arrange the email. (a) Could you tell me whether the studio is open on Sunday? (b) Dear Mr Brown, (c) I would like to practise my photography project there. (d) Thank you for your help. (e) Kind regards, Linh
A. b–d–a–c–e B. a–c–b–d–e C. b–c–d–a–e D. b–a–c–d–e - 21. Arrange the sentences to make a coherent paragraph. (a) They recorded the results on a shared chart. (b) First, the class chose three questions about how students travel to school. (c) The chart helped them compare different routes. (d) Next, volunteers collected answers during the morning break.
A. d–b–c–a B. b–d–a–c C. b–a–d–c D. a–c–b–d - 22. Arrange the conversation. (a) “Yes, the earlier bus is less crowded.” (b) “Do you know which bus goes to the museum?” (c) “Thanks. I’ll check its timetable before we leave.”
A. a–c–b B. b–a–c C. c–b–a D. b–c–a - 23. Arrange the sentences to make a coherent paragraph. (a) The guide also explained how to return the borrowed items. (b) Our class visited the community tool library last week. (c) Before we left, each group chose one item to try. (d) First, a volunteer showed us how the borrowing system worked.
A. b–d–c–a B. d–b–a–c C. b–a–d–c D. c–a–b–d - 24. Arrange the conversation. (a) “That sounds useful. I’ll ask the librarian tomorrow.” (b) “Where can I find reliable information for my report?” (c) “The library has a guide to the local history archive.”
A. c–a–b B. b–c–a C. a–b–c D. b–a–c
Questions 25–30. Read the passage and choose the best answer.
Learning an instrument later in life
People sometimes assume that musical ability is fixed in childhood. In reality, adults can begin learning an instrument, although their reasons and schedules may differ from those of younger students. Some want to play songs they enjoy; others value the concentration required to practise. A beginner does not need to aim for public performance. Learning a few chords or a simple melody can itself be satisfying.Progress is rarely steady. A learner may practise a difficult passage for several days without noticing a change, then suddenly find that the movement feels more natural. Short, regular sessions are often more useful than one long session followed by a week away. Recording a practice session can help learners hear changes that are hard to notice while they are playing.
Teachers also need to adapt. Adults may prefer to connect music theory to a song they already know, and they may need flexible lesson times. A supportive teacher sets achievable steps and explains how to practise safely, especially when the learner is adjusting posture or hand position. The aim is not to remove challenge but to make it possible to continue.
Starting later does not guarantee rapid success, and some learners will choose to stop. But age alone does not decide whether learning is worthwhile. For many people, the instrument becomes a way to listen more carefully, persist through difficulty and make time for an interest that had been postponed.
- 25. What assumption does the passage challenge?
A. Adults have no reason to learn music.
B. Teachers should avoid setting goals.
C. Musical learning must begin in childhood.
D. Practising is only useful before a performance. - 26. According to paragraph 2, why can recording practice help?
A. It lets learners hear changes they may not notice while playing.
B. It replaces regular practice.
C. It guarantees fast progress.
D. It removes the need for a teacher. - 27. The phrase “steady” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. expensive B. accidental C. noisy D. constant - 28. What should a supportive teacher do?
A. Make every lesson difficult.
B. Require every adult to perform publicly.
C. Set achievable steps and explain safe practice.
D. Teach theory without connecting it to music. - 29. According to the passage, why might an adult choose to learn an instrument without planning to perform?
A. One long session is always better than short practice.
B. All adults who start an instrument will continue.
C. Adults learn only when lesson times are fixed.
D. Learning can be valuable even without a performance goal. - 30. What factors does the passage identify as making adult music learning worthwhile?
A. The history of music education
B. A comparison of the best musical instruments
C. Reasons and conditions that can make adult music learning worthwhile
D. Why public performances should be avoided
Questions 31–40. Read the passage and choose the best answer.
Night lighting and wildlife
Artificial light has made streets and public spaces safer and easier to use after dark. Yet light that is brighter, longer-lasting or less carefully directed than necessary can change the conditions in which wildlife lives. Insects may circle lamps instead of feeding or reproducing. Some migrating birds can become disoriented by bright light, particularly when clouds make the stars difficult to see. The effects vary by species and location, so a single rule does not fit every place.Researchers and city workers are testing ways to reduce unnecessary light while keeping public areas usable. One approach is to direct lamps downwards and shield them so that light reaches the pavement rather than windows or nearby habitats. Another is to use motion sensors in places where constant lighting is not needed. Warmer-coloured lamps may also attract fewer insects than some very cool, blue-rich lights, although results depend on the lamp and local species.
Changing lighting involves more than choosing a bulb. Residents may worry that darker streets will feel unsafe, while people living near a bright sign may want less light entering their homes. Planners can compare crime and visibility data, consult local communities and try a small change before applying it widely. A trial can reveal whether a path remains usable and whether the change helps wildlife.
Good lighting policy is therefore not simply a choice between darkness and brightness. It asks where light is needed, who benefits, who is affected and how the results will be checked. By treating lighting as something that can be designed and adjusted, communities can protect night-time activity without assuming that more light is always better.
- 31. What is the passage’s main concern about artificial light?
A. Any street lighting is harmful.
B. Public spaces should close after dark.
C. Wildlife cannot live near cities.
D. Excessive or poorly directed light can affect wildlife and residents. - 32. How may bright light affect some migrating birds?
A. It helps them feed at every location.
B. It can make them disoriented.
C. It changes their species.
D. It prevents clouds from forming. - 33. What is one purpose of shielding a lamp?
A. To prevent people from seeing the street
B. To make the bulb produce more blue light
C. To direct light towards the pavement and away from other areas
D. To keep the lamp on during daylight - 34. The word “them” in “shield them” refers to ______.
A. lamps B. public areas C. windows D. habitats - 35. Why does the passage mention motion sensors?
A. They measure bird migration directly.
B. They make every street brighter.
C. They can reduce constant lighting where it is unnecessary.
D. They replace community consultation. - 36. Why might a small trial be useful?
A. It tests usability and possible wildlife benefits before wider change.
B. It removes the need to collect data.
C. It ensures all residents agree.
D. It proves that darker streets are always safe. - 37. What concern may residents have about changing lights?
A. A darker street may feel less safe.
B. Lamps will attract more stars.
C. Homes will become too bright by day.
D. Wildlife will stop moving at night. - 38. The phrase “results depend on” in paragraph 2 indicates that effects ______.
A. vary with the lamp and local species
B. are identical everywhere
C. cannot be studied
D. are unrelated to light colour - 39. Which statement best reflects the writer’s view?
A. More light is always the best option.
B. Wildlife concerns should determine every decision alone.
C. Residents should not be asked about lighting.
D. Lighting should be designed for specific needs and evaluated. - 40. Which title captures the balance the passage draws between public lighting and wildlife?
A. Why All Lamps Should Be Removed
B. Designing Better Lighting for People and Wildlife
C. How Birds Build Nests in Cities
D. The Invention of the Motion Sensor
Format tham khảo: Cấu trúc Bộ GDĐT từ năm 2025 quy định môn Ngoại ngữ có 40 lệnh hỏi, 50 phút và chỉ dùng trắc nghiệm nhiều lựa chọn. Cục Quản lý chất lượng – Bộ GDĐT. Đây là đề luyện tập tự biên soạn, không phải đề chính thức.
Answer key and explanations
- 1. B. “Think of doing something” is the correct pattern after “thinking.”
- 2. C. The completed action in the past is expressed with the past simple.
- 3. A. We say a session begins “at” a specific clock time.
- 4. C. “By Friday” gives the deadline for registering.
- 5. C. The sentence contrasts submitting a question early with also asking questions live.
- 6. B. The recording receives the action, so future passive “will be made” is needed.
- 7. A. “Where” refers to the place—the borrowing shelf/service.
- 8. B. “That” introduces a defining relative clause about the survey.
- 9. D. “By the agreed date” means no later than that date.
- 10. C. The fixed expression is “in high demand.”
- 11. D. The check is done so that damaged items are not lent out.
- 12. B. After “can be,” a past participle forms the passive: “can be improved.”
- 13. D. “That” introduces a relative clause describing “a street.”
- 14. A. “Although” contrasts keeping a written note with still using the phone.
- 15. B. Huy waits before asking again.
- 16. C. The following sentence gives a contrasting example of how he still uses technology; “however” fits after the semicolon.
- 17. D. The phrase is “begins in recognising”; “in” is followed by a gerund.
- 18. D. The comparison uses “as useful as.”
- 19. A. The question is followed by a progress update and then the response about copies.
- 20. D. The greeting, request, reason, thanks and sign-off form a standard email sequence.
- 21. B. Questions are chosen before answers are collected, recorded and compared.
- 22. B. The question prompts information, followed by thanks and a plan.
- 23. A. The visit is introduced, the system explained, a sample item chosen and return instructions added.
- 24. B. The request is followed by a suggested source and the speaker’s response.
- 25. C. The passage challenges the idea that musical learning must start in childhood.
- 26. A. A recording makes changes easier to hear from outside the act of playing.
- 27. D. Progress that is not steady is not constant or even.
- 28. C. Both achievable steps and safe practice are specified.
- 29. D. The first paragraph says learning a simple melody can be satisfying without public performance.
- 30. C. The passage discusses reasons, progress and support for adults learning music.
- 31. D. The opening describes possible effects of overly bright, prolonged or misdirected light.
- 32. B. The passage says some birds can become disoriented.
- 33. C. Shielding directs light to the pavement and away from windows or habitats.
- 34. A. “Them” refers to the lamps in the preceding sentence.
- 35. C. Sensors can limit constant lighting in places that do not need it.
- 36. A. A trial checks whether a path is still usable and whether wildlife benefits before wider rollout.
- 37. A. Residents may worry that reduced lighting will feel unsafe.
- 38. A. The text explicitly says the effect varies by lamp and local species.
- 39. D. The writer favours a needs-based approach and checking its results.
- 40. B. This captures the balance between lighting needs and effects on wildlife.