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English Language Quiz

Total questions: 103

Worksheet time: 52mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Nelson Mandela is one of the most _______ political leaders of the Twentieth and Twenty-First Century.

a)

admired

b)

perfect

c)

talent

d)

skilled

2.

She was over the ________ when she found out she had been accepted into her dream university.

a)

sun

b)

moon

c)

earth

d)

star

3.

My husband and I ________ a delicious dinner at a fancy restaurant yesterday.

a)

are having

b)

have had

c)

had

d)

were having

4.

Vo Nguyen Giap was widely recognized as a ________ genius for his pivotal role in leading Vietnamese forces during the First Indochina War and the Vietnam War.

a)

military

b)

artistic

c)

musical

d)

literary

5.

Through personal _______ of her experiences during the war, she highlighted the role of women in resistance movements.

a)

accounts

b)

impressions

c)

achievements

d)

opinions

6.

Despite growing up in an orphanage, she always felt a strong connection to her _______ family, hoping to reunite with them someday.

a)

biological

b)

ambitious

c)

cutting-edge

d)

creative

7.

From a young age, she was determined to ________ her youth and whole life to the preservation of endangered species.

a)

devote

b)

expose

c)

open

d)

direct

8.

Her contributions to the resistance were invaluable, but _________, she was killed by the enemy before the war's end.

a)

fortunate

b)

unfortunate

c)

unfortunately

d)

fortunately

9.

After being _______ with a rare genetic disorder, he channeled his energy into raising awareness and funds for research.

a)

dedicated

b)

admired

c)

volunteered

d)

diagnosed

10.

During the Vietnam War, brave soldiers in the Vietnamese _______ fought valiantly to defend their homeland.

a)

army

b)

operation

c)

college

d)

marriage

11.

Malala Yousafzai has devoted her efforts _________for girls' education, becoming a global symbol of courage and resistance against oppression.

a)

advocate

b)

advocating

c)

to advocate

d)

to advocating

12.

The successful defense of Dien Bien Phu marked a significant _______ for Vietnam in its struggle for independence.

a)

account

b)

impression

c)

achievement

d)

opinion

13.

The strong bond between _______ who fought side by side created lifelong friendships.

a)

soldiers

b)

biographies

c)

accounts

d)

experiences

14.

Even in challenging conditions, Vietnamese women maintained their _______ traditional clothing and cultural identity.

a)

diary

b)

stylish

c)

resign

d)

biography

15.

Daniel inherited the whole legacy of his grandma when she _______ last week.

a)

brought up

b)

passed out

c)

passed away

d)

brought around

16.

Nguyen Hue, with his _______ leadership, created a people's army, no matter small or large.

a)

genius

b)

duty

c)

achievement

d)

itinerary

17.

Mother Teresa was a Roman Catholic nun who _______ her life to serving the poor and destitute around the world.

a)

cutting-edge

b)

pancreatic

c)

visionary

d)

dedicated

18.

He didn't get married and _______ a child from the orphanage.

a)

adopted

b)

adapted

c)

advertised

d)

admitted

19.

While he was doing his _______, he was killed by the enemy.

a)

visionary

b)

animated

c)

duty

d)

stylish

20.

The website gives brief _______ of some famous historical figures in Vietnam.

a)

determinations

b)

biographies

c)

cancers

d)

rules

21.

I ____________ my car very fast when you called me.

a)

drove

b)

was driving

c)

was drive

d)

were driving

22.

While the kids _______ in the backyard, I _______ dinner.

a)

played, prepared

b)

were playing, prepared

c)

were playing, was preparing

d)

played, was preparing

23.

When we were on a voluntary tour, we ____ to public places to collect rubbish every day.

a)

were going

b)

went

c)

have gone

d)

had gone

24.

While I ________ the dishes, my little brother was watching films.

a)

wash

b)

was washing

c)

have washed

d)

had washed

25.

My husband and I ________ a delicious dinner at a fancy restaurant yesterday.

a)

are having

b)

have had

c)

had

d)

were having

26.

Tommy ________ to the podcast on Tiktok when his mom called.

a)

was listening

b)

am listening

c)

have listened

d)

had listened

27.

When the storm ________, we decided to go out for shopping.

a)

stops

b)

is stopping

c)

stopped

d)

has stopped

28.

Last year, Tommy _________ three months writing Global success book 12 for teachers in Vietnam, but his book _________ by some of the dirty teachers one day later.

a)

spend/stolen

b)

is spending/stole

c)

spent/was stolen

d)

has spent/stole

29.

At this time last year, they ____________this house.

a)

built

b)

was built

c)

was building

d)

were building

30.

She _______ when the alarm _______ off this morning.

a)

slept, went

b)

was sleeping, went

c)

was sleeping, was going

d)

slept, was going

31.

During the ________ against the US, many soldiers demonstrated incredible bravery and sacrifice.

a)

previous relationship

b)

resistance war

c)

impressive achievement

d)

personal account

32.

To support the war effort, she decided to join the ________ at the age of 18.

a)

college

b)

operation

c)

army

d)

marriage

33.

Despite the danger, she courageously ________ on injured soldiers during her time as a field nurse.

a)

assisted

b)

cared

c)

operated

d)

contributed

34.

While the teacher _______ the lesson, the students _______ notes.

a)

explained, took

b)

was explaining, took

c)

was explaining, were taking

d)

explained, were taking

35.

Despite numerous successes, he ________ after a long battle with pancreatic cancer.

a)

passed away

b)

came across

c)

got over

d)

took on

36.

Although he ________ after high school, he went on to become a leading figure in technology.

a)

dropped out

b)

graduated from

c)

excelled at

d)

covered with

37.

I _______ in the park when I _______ my old school friend.

a)

jogged, saw

b)

was jogging, saw

c)

was jogging, was seeing

d)

jogged, was seeing

38.

Her innovations in software development are now _____ to a wide range of users.

a)

accessible

b)

successful

c)

available

d)

beneficial

39.

His invention was not only innovative but also introduced ________ technology to the market.

a)

full-length

b)

traditional

c)

cutting-edge

d)

standard

40.

She always ________ to improving the community and her efforts are still celebrated today.

a)

devoted

b)

respected

c)

admired

d)

concentrated

41.

She _______ a shower when the earthquake _______.

a)

took, happened

b)

was taking, happened

c)

was taking, was happening

d)

took, was happening

42.

Some people still wear their traditional costumes so they can preserve their national identity.

a)

customary

b)

cultural

c)

modern

d)

novel

43.

In your motherland, so you can't see why this is important.

a)

regional

b)

countryside

c)

homeland

d)

area

44.

They start using the Internet they can also connect with friends and family members any time.

a)

deny

b)

associate

c)

forbid

d)

confine

45.

The army has been brought in to maintain order in the region.

a)

area

b)

continent

c)

nation

d)

fatherland

46.

It's a way to learn about cultural diversity, particularly by tasting food from different countries.

a)

world-famous

b)

domestic

c)

divergent

d)

amazing

47.

This has changed people's way of life, beliefs, art and customs or their culture in many respects.

a)

stopped

b)

gained

c)

contributed

d)

altered

48.

Although people's experiences around the world have become very similar, globalisation has also encouraged cultural diversity.

a)

variety

b)

change

c)

influence

d)

choice

49.

Thanks to globalisation, people can quickly discover new music from all over the world.

a)

bright

b)

fashionable

c)

motivated

d)

novel

50.

Britain is increasingly a multicultural society.

a)

dangerously

b)

motivationally

c)

progressively

d)

slowly

51.

A strong opposition is vital to a healthy democracy.

a)

important

b)

reflective

c)

cultural

d)

hopeful

52.

This presents opportunities for fashion designers to be creative and reflect the cultural richness of the world.

a)

unimaginative

b)

diverse

c)

varied

d)

needful

53.

People living in a multicultural society should learn to respect and understand different cultural values.

a)

regard

b)

disregard

c)

contact

d)

signify

54.

They wear kimonos on special occasions and celebrate Japanese festivals.

a)

stable

b)

peculiar

c)

selective

d)

popular

55.

Some people feel a strong urge to keep their cultural identity, so they continue speaking their language, cooking their food, wearing their traditional clothing, and celebrating their festivals.

a)

weak

b)

enduring

c)

forceful

d)

powerful

56.

There are people who integrate into the new cultural environment while keeping their own cultural identity and flexibly adjusting to the different aspects of the new culture.

a)

combine

b)

separate

c)

blend

d)

mingle

57.

When people develop a clear sense of cultural identity, know which social group they belong to and feel satisfied with their cultural identity, they reach the final stage called cultural identity achievement.

a)

triumpt

b)

victory

c)

success

d)

failure

58.

The Chinese traditional attire for ladies is called cheongsam, which means a long garment.

a)

out of date

b)

state-of-the-state

c)

out-and-out

d)

cross-cultural

59.

Some international dishes use local ingredients which make them unique and more suitable to local tastes.

a)

universal

b)

only

c)

private

d)

personal

60.

In today's connected world, it is very common for musicians across the world to work on music projects and share ideas together.

a)

popular

b)

gigantic

c)

unusual

d)

specific

61.

It is now easier for people to keep up with fashion trends from different cultures and regions and express their identities in new and exciting ways.

a)

interesting

b)

thrilling

c)

wonderful

d)

boring

62.

The speaker provided a highly fascinating talk on urban transport.

a)

interesting

b)

elegant

c)

latest

d)

novel

63.

She wavered between believing him and thinking that he was lying.

a)

wasn't appropriate

b)

wasn't comfortable

c)

wasn't sure

d)

wasn't suitable

64.

Tommy studied medicine in Ha Noi, and volunteered to join the army at the age of 24.

a)

permit

b)

enlist

c)

forbid

d)

refuse

65.

The diary contains personal accounts of her experiences during the war.

a)

comprises

b)

boycots

c)

punishes

d)

warns

66.

Unfortunately, she was killed by the enemy while she was doing her duty in the jungle in Quang Ngai Province.

a)

partner

b)

soulmate

c)

foe

d)

colleague

67.

Now she is considered a national hero for devoting her youth and whole life to saving other people's lives in the war.

a)

arranging

b)

building

c)

contributing

d)

dedicating

68.

Steven Paul found the classes boring and dropped out after six months.

a)

left

b)

entered

c)

escaped

d)

went

69.

Apple products were not only designed to be cutting-edge technology but also to be stylish and easy to use.

a)

effective

b)

fashionable

c)

motivated

d)

envious

70.

A big decline in exports will impact on the country's economy.

a)

engender

b)

motivate

c)

affect

d)

effect

71.

Steve Jobs's work stimulates my creativity and innovation, while Michael Jackson's music inspired me to learn to play a musical instrument.

a)

encouraged

b)

composed

c)

involved

d)

revealed

72.

Hard-working and talented students should be given more opportunities to develop their skills.

a)

odourless

b)

talentless

c)

tasteless

d)

needless

73.

Apple has lost a visionary and creative genius and the world has lost an amazing human being.

a)

fresh

b)

unimaginative

c)

novel

d)

unstable

74.

Unfortunately, she was killed by the enemy while she was doing her duty in the jungle in Quang Ngai Province. She was only 27 then.

a)

counterpart

b)

partnership

c)

scholarship

d)

friendship

75.

After my father got a well-paid job at an international company, we moved to a respectable neighbourhood.

a)

domestic

b)

national

c)

regional

d)

worldwide

76.

Don't allow other people to take advantage of your generosity. You should learn to give wisely.

a)

liberality

b)

meanness

c)

faultless

d)

needless

77.

Born in 1988, Le Thanh Thuy was awarded the title 'Ho Chi Minh City outstanding Young Citizen' in 2006.

a)

brilliant

b)

momentous

c)

notable

d)

ordinary

78.

Queen Elizabeth I was admired for her strong determination and intelligence.

a)

hesitation

b)

movement

c)

collection

d)

resolution

79.

Her dream was to initiate a fund to help young cancer patients.

a)

begin

b)

finish

c)

continue

d)

interrupt

80.

Queen Elizabeth I could even translate lengthy texts into French, Italian and Latin.

a)

far-reaching

b)

gigantic

c)

short

d)

lofty

81.

I saw Jack yesterday morning while I______ home from work.

a)

walked

b)

was walking

c)

am walking

d)

had been walking

82.

When I looked round the door, the baby______ quietly.

a)

is sleeping

b)

Slept

c)

was sleeping

d)

were sleeping

83.

When I______ him, the man was running away.

a)

see

b)

was seeing

c)

saw

d)

had seen

84.

My friend Julia ______ a book when her mother came home.

a)

has read

b)

had read

c)

was reading

d)

is reading

85.

At this time yesterday, I ______ for my son's birthday party.

a)

prepare

b)

was preparing

c)

prepared

d)

had prepared

86.

When I entered the room, everyone ______.

a)

has been dancing

b)

was dancing

c)

had danced

d)

danced

87.

While mum was watching TV, I ______ my homework.

a)

am doing

b)

was doing

c)

had done

d)

has done

88.

She was thoughtfully looking at him while he ______ a newspaper.

a)

read

b)

was reading

c)

has read

d)

has been reading

89.

While I ______ the floor, Mrs. Parker began cooking.

a)

swept

b)

was sweeping

c)

has swept

d)

has been sweeping

90.

I ______ my report when you entered the hall.

a)

made

b)

have been making

c)

was making

d)

have made

91.

While Tom ______ tennis, Ann ______ a shower.

a)

played/took

b)

was playing/was taking

c)

playing/taking

d)

was play/was take

92.

Father ______ his pipe while mother______ a magazine.

a)

smoked/read

b)

was smoking/was reading

c)

had smoked/read

d)

smoking/reading

93.

When they______ in the garden, the phone______.

a)

worked/was ringing

b)

worked/rang

c)

were working/rang

d)

work/rings

94.

They______ tea when the doorbell ______.

a)

have/is ringing

b)

had had/ rang

c)

were having/rang

d)

having/ringing

95.

When I______ into the office, my boss ______ for me.

a)

came/was waiting

b)

was coming/waited

c)

had come/waited

d)

came/waiting

96.

When I ______ Brian, he ______ a taxi.

a)

see/drives

b)

see/was driving

c)

saw/was driving

d)

saw/is driving

97.

When he ______, we ______ dinner.

a)

arrived/having

b)

arrived/were having

c)

was arriving/had

d)

had arrived/had

98.

While they______ chess, we ______ the shopping.

a)

playing/doing

b)

were playing/doing

c)

played/did

d)

were playing/were doing

99.

They______ football when the lights in the stadium ______ out.

a)

were playing/went

b)

played/was going

c)

were playing/ was going

d)

playing/went

100.

While George and John ______their room, she ______the ironing.

a)

cleaning/doing

b)

were cleaning/was doing

c)

were cleaning/doing

d)

cleaning/was doing

101.

Yesterday I ______ in the park when I saw Hung playing football.

a)

was walking

b)

is walking

c)

has walked

d)

has been walking

102.

When she called me yesterday, I ________ in my bedroom.

a)

is learning

b)

has learned

c)

was learning

d)

learn

103.

I ______ such majestic mountain before I went to Malaysia.

a)

never seen

b)

had never seen

c)

had never saw

d)

never saw