English 2026 High school

Review unit 4 – Remembering the past

50 questions

70 min

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Subject: English
Exam type: High school
Questions: 50
Duration: 70 min
Year: 2026
Answers: ✓ With explanations

Structure (1 parts)

1.
Reading passage (8 Q)

Read the passage and choose the correct answer A, B, C, or D.

Questions (50)

Q 1.
The custom of making offerings to ancestors is a ______ tradition in Vietnamese culture.
- A.
  basic
- B.
  deep-rooted
- C.
  communal
- D.
  occupied
Q 2.
The ancient temple was built to ______ an important historical event.
- A.
  observe
- B.
  recognise
- C.
  commemorate
- D.
  entertain
Q 3.
In the past, many children from poor families were ______ because they couldn't afford to go to school.
- A.
  religious
- B.
  illiterate
- C.
  strict
- D.
  barefoot
Q 4.
The villagers gathered in the communal house to celebrate the annual ______.
- A.
  anniversary
- B.
  facility
- C.
  generation
- D.
  structure
Q 5.
Parents should ______ traditional values to younger generations.
- A.
  act out
- B.
  eat out
- C.
  pass on
- D.
  take away
Q 6.
The government has introduced several programmes to ______ traditional handicrafts.
- A.
  occupy
- B.
  promote
- C.
  behave
- D.
  observe
Q 7.
The children were asked to ______ a famous historical battle in front of the class.
- A.
  act out
- B.
  pass on
- C.
  found
- D.
  occupy
Q 8.
The museum contains valuable objects from ______ times.
- A.
  communal
- B.
  basic
- C.
  ancient
- D.
  occupied
Q 9.
The king built a magnificent ______ surrounded by high stone walls.
- A.
  monument
- B.
  castle
- C.
  facility
- D.
  craft
Q 10.
The local people gathered to ______ the traditional festival.
- A.
  observe
- B.
  occupy
- C.
  treat
- D.
  found
Q 11.
The school has modern sports ______, including a swimming pool and a gym.
- A.
  events
- B.
  facilities
- C.
  crafts
- D.
  structures
Q 12.
The building was ______ by foreign troops during the war.
- A.
  occupied
- B.
  occupying
- C.
  occupation
- D.
  occupy
Q 13.
My grandmother often tells stories about how people lived in her ______.
- A.
  monument
- B.
  generation
- C.
  complex
- D.
  anniversary
Q 14.
You should never ______ people differently because of their background.
- A.
  behave
- B.
  treat
- C.
  entertain
- D.
  recognise
Q 15.
The old man walked ______ along the village road because he had lost his shoes.
- A.
  ancient
- B.
  barefoot
- C.
  illiterate
- D.
  strict
Q 16.
The city plans to build a historical ______ to honour the soldiers who died in the war.
- A.
  monument
- B.
  loudspeaker
- C.
  takeaway
- D.
  complex
Q 17.
The restaurant is famous for its traditional British dish, ______.
- A.
  fish and chips
- B.
  street vendor
- C.
  takeaway
- D.
  craft
Q 18.
My parents are quite ______ about table manners. They never allow us to eat noisily.
- A.
  communal
- B.
  strict
- C.
  basic
- D.
  religious
Q 19.
Grandson: "Grandpa, did you have a computer when you were a child?" - Grandpa: "__________________"
- A.
  I don't really like to have a computer.
- B.
  No, we played outside all the time.
- C.
  Yes, we could do many things without a computer.
- D.
  A computer would be very useful for your work.
Q 20.
Jim: "Wow, this record player is cool! Did people listen to music like this all the time?" - Mr. Albert: "__________________"
- A.
  No, mostly on the radio.
- B.
  Actually, I don't often use CDs for films.
- C.
  We prefer streaming services nowadays.
- D.
  No, you can't download songs using this device
Q 21.
Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined: A. should… [underlined l]: A. should, B. color, C. health, D. leisure
- A.
  should
- B.
  color
- C.
  health
- D.
  leisure
Q 22.
Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined (underlined l): A. culture, B. ankle, C. walk, D. mobile
- A.
  culture
- B.
  ankle
- C.
  walk
- D.
  mobile
Q 23.
When the fire alarm ____________ off, we ____________ dinner.
- A.
  goes - were cooking
- B.
  was going - were cooking
- C.
  went - were cooking
- D.
  went – cooked
Q 24.
While I ____________ my bike, Susan ____________ a book under the tree.
- A.
  fixed – read
- B.
  was fixing – read
- C.
  was fixing - was reading
- D.
  fixed - was reading
Q 25.
It ____________ heavily when we ____________ at the campsite.
- A.
  rained - arrived
- B.
  was raining – were arriving
- C.
  rained - were arriving
- D.
  was raining – arrived
Q 26.
My grandparents ____________ stories when the lights ____________ out.
- A.
  were telling - were going
- B.
  were telling – went
- C.
  are telling – go
- D.
  told – went
Q 27.
At 5 pm yesterday, I ____________ for the bus when I ____________ a friend.
- A.
  was waiting – saw
- B.
  was waiting - was seeing
- C.
  waited – saw
- D.
  waited - was seeing
Q 28.
While I ____________ my homework, my brother ____________ television.
- A.
  was doing - was watching
- B.
  was doing – watched
- C.
  did - was watching
- D.
  did – watched
Q 29.
The teacher ____________ the lesson when a student ____________ a question.
- A.
  was explaining - was asking
- B.
  was explaining – asked
- C.
  were explaining - were asking
- D.
  is explaining - asks
Q 30.
The children ____________ in the park when the ice cream truck ____________.
- A.
  were playing – comes
- B.
  are playing – come
- C.
  played - was coming
- D.
  were playing – came
Q 31.
What ______ you ______ when the power went out?
- A.
  are – doing
- B.
  were – doing
- C.
  did – do
- D.
  do – do
Q 32.
We felt tired because we ______ in the garden all afternoon.
- A.
  were working
- B.
  worked
- C.
  had worked
- D.
  work
Reading passage

Read the passage and choose the correct answer A, B, C, or D.

London in the 1880s was a (1) __________________ city, lit by a new marvel - gas lamps. Gone were the flickering candles and smoky torches, replaced (2) __________________ a network of gas pipes that brought (3) __________________ to streets and homes. The lamps cast a warm, yellow glow, illuminating shops, factories, and even grand theaters. This new technology not only improved safety at night but (4) __________________ extended the workday and leisure hours.

(5) __________________, gaslights also had drawbacks. Leaks could cause explosions and fires. The (6) __________________ from burning gas could be toxic, leading to health problems. Additionally, the strong light attracted dust and pollution, creating a hazy atmosphere in the city. (7) __________________ these challenges, gas lighting remained the dominant form of urban illumination for much of the 19th century, shaping the way Londoners (8) __________________ and worked.
Q 33.
Passage question 1 (see group g1)
- A.
  bustling
- B.
  bustled
- C.
  bustle
- D.
  bustlingly
Q 34.
Passage question 2 (see group g1)
- A.
  in
- B.
  by
- C.
  for
- D.
  with
Q 35.
Passage question 3 (see group g1)
- A.
  fuel
- B.
  electricity
- C.
  water
- D.
  light
Q 36.
Passage question 4 (see group g1)
- A.
  too
- B.
  rather
- C.
  also
- D.
  either
Q 37.
Passage question 5 (see group g1)
- A.
  So
- B.
  Because
- C.
  However
- D.
  Therefore
Q 38.
Passage question 6 (see group g1)
- A.
  liquid
- B.
  vapor
- C.
  air
- D.
  fumes
Q 39.
Passage question 7 (see group g1)
- A.
  Though
- B.
  Despite
- C.
  Although
- D.
  Even though
Q 40.
Passage question 8 (see group g1)
- A.
  lived
- B.
  life
- C.
  living
- D.
  to live
Q 41.
Parents should teach their children good table __________ from an early age. (BEHAVE)
Q 42.
The historical festival was organised to provide visitors with an __________ experience. (ENTERTAIN)
Q 43.
The local authorities have launched a __________ campaign to attract more tourists to the ancient village. (PROMOTE)
Q 44.
The government has made great efforts to reduce __________ among children in remote areas. (ILLITERATE)
Q 45.
The old monument has gained international __________ for its historical and cultural value. (RECOGNISE)
Q 46.
My mother / cook dinner / while / my father / clean / the living room / yesterday evening. → ______
Q 47.
They / discuss / their holiday plans / at 8 p.m. / last night? → ______
Q 48.
I don't have enough money to buy a new laptop. → I wish ______.
Q 49.
Sarah wants her brother to stop making noise while she is studying, but he doesn't. → Sarah wishes ______.
Q 50.
We are unable to visit the ancient castle because it is too far away. → We wish ______.

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Review unit 4 – Remembering the past

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