I. Choose the word having different stress from the others 1. A. harvest B. parade C. music D. pumpkin 2. A. offer B. prefer C. abroad D. arrive 3. A. famous B. joyful C. usual D. alone 4. A. exist B. avoid C. support D. notice 5. A. hungry B. disease C. spacious D. danger II. Choose and circle the best answer. 1. Many ……………. (cultural/ romance/ disappointed/ annoyed) and artistic activities are held as the part of the flower festival in Da Lat. 2. Wind, hydro and solar are ………. (modern/ renewable/ non-renewable/ new) energy sources. 3. Nick washes his hand a lot, (so/ and/ but/ although) he doesn’t have flu. 4. At a seasonal festival, people race down the hill to (break/ catch/ buy/ eat) cheese. 5. (When/ How/ Why/ Where) were you born? – In March 6. We will cut down on the use of natural gas because it is …….… & harmful to the environment. A. plenty B. limited C. available D. abundant 7. Which of the following is NOT non-renewable source of energy ? A. oil B. wind C. natural gas D. coal 8. Some new energy-saving bulbs …………. in the dining-room. A. will put B. will be putting C. will be put D. will being put III. Rewrite the second sentences, keeping the meaning unchanged 1. They will use solar energy to protect the environment. → Solar energy ………………………………………………………………….. 2. Although she eats lots of food, she is still very slim. →In spite of ………………………………………………………………….. 3. What is the distance between Hanoi and HCM city? → How far …………………………………………………………………..? 4. Although she is so young, she sings beautifully (age) → In spite of ………………………………………………………………….. 5. I find English interesting. → I am …………………………………………………..… 6. Our roof will be fixed tomorrow. → They…………………………………………………….. 7. They will show flying cars to the public when they finish it. → Flying cars …………………………………………………………………….. 8. They will install solar panels on the roof of our house next week. → Solar panels ……………………………………………………………………… 9. We will be using biogas for cooking and heating at this time next month. → Biogas ………………………………………………………………………… 10. People won’t burn fossil fuels for energy in the future. → Fossil fuels …………………………………………………………………………… IV. Put the verbs in correct tenses 1. …………………..you (wait) ………………………for her when her plane arrives tonight? 2. Don’t phone me between 7 and 8. We (have) ………………….………….. dinner then. 3. I (send) ………………….………….. you my book tomorrow. 4. We hope the new Director (find) ………………….………….. more jobs for his employees. 5. Nam is a hard-working student. He (pass) ……………….…………. the exam easily this year. V. Read the following passage and decide if it is T or F Many people still believe that natural resources will never be used up. Actually, the world’s energy resources are limited. Nobody knows exactly how much fuel is left. However, we also should use them economically and try to find out alternative sources of power. According to Professor Marvin Burnharm of the New England Institude of Technology, we have to start conserving coal, oil and gas before it is too late; and nuclear power is the only alternative. However, many people do not approve of using nuclear power because it’s very dangerous. What would happen if there was a serious nuclear accident? Radioactivity causes cancer and may badly affect the future generations. The most effective thing is that we should use natural resources as economical as possible. Statements T/F 1. Natural resources will run out. 2. The world’s energy resources are unlimited. 3. We know exactly how much fuel is left. 4. We should use fuel economically. 5. According to Professor Marvin Burnham, nuclear power will be used as a substitute for natural resources. 6. Many people disagree to use nuclear power as an alternative energy. 7. Radioactivity from nuclear power causes cancer and may have bad effect on the future generations. 8. Natural resources should be used as economical as possible. VI. Read the passage then answer the questions Vietnam’s New Year is celebrated according to the lunar calendar. It is especially known as Tet Nguyen Dan, or Tet. It begins between January twenty- first and February nineteen. The exact date changes from year to year. Vietnamese people usually make preparations for the holiday several weeks beforehand. They tidy their houses, cook special food, clean and make offerings on the family altars. On the New Year’s Eve, people sit up to midnight to see New Year Eve, then they put on new clothes and give one another the greetings of the season. Tet lasts ten days. The first three days are the most important. Vietnamese people believe that how people act during those days will influence the whole year. As a result, they make every effort to avoid arguments and smile as much as possible. 1. What is Vietnam’s New Year known as? →…………………………………………………………………………………….. 2. Is Tet celebrated according to the Lunar calendar? →…………………………………………………………………………………….. 3. When does the Lunar New Year begin? →…………………………………………………………………………………….. 4. What do Vietnamese people usually do to prepare for Tet? →…………………………………………………………………………………….. 5. Do people sit up to midnight on the New Year’s Eve? →…………………………………………………………………………………….. 6. Does Tet last five days? →…………………………………………………………………………………….. 7. Why are the first three days the most important? →…………………………………………………………………………………….. Question 2 (1.5 points): Choose one of the following topics: 1. Write a paragraph about disadvantages of non-renewable source of energy. 2. Write an email to your pen friend about the festival you have attended.

B. LANGUAGE I. Choose the word whose underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others 11. A. discussed B. helped C. looked D. printed II. Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the others 12. A. awful B. boring C. become D. funny III. Choose the best answer. 13. Don’t forget to bring a …………. It will keep you warm when you sleep at the campsite. A. flashlight B. towel C. sleeping bag D. battery 14. It is a high building with many floors. What is it? A. skyscraper B. museum C. stadium D. tower 15. My family had a lot of ……………in Hoi An and it was an exciting trip. A. funs B. funny C. enjoy D. enjoys 16. I think a lot of people…………. in megacities in the future. A. will live B. lives C. lived D. live 17. Ihavegot………………homework todo. A. many B. few C. a lot of D. a largenumberof 18. Your parents …………… angry if you …………… playing computer games. A. are/ won’t stop B. will be/ don’t stop C. will be/ won’t stop D. will be/ stop 2 19 The trip to Thailand was ……………. experience in my life. A. the better B. the good C. the best D. best C. READING I. Choose the option (A, B, C or D) that best completes each numbered blank in the passage. Are you tired (20) _____ the color or pattern of your walls? In a smart home, you won’t have to (21) _______ them. The walls will actually be digital screens, like computer or TV screens. A computer network will link these walls with (22) __________ else in your house. Called “ambient intelligence,” this computer “brain” will control your entire house. It will also adapt to your preferences. Your house will learn about your likes and dislikes. It will then use that knowledge to control the environment. For example, it will set the heat in the house to your (23) __________ temperature. It will turn on the shower at the right temperature. It will also darken the windows at night and lighten them when it’s (24) __________ to wake up. 20. A. with B. of C. in D. by 21. A. build B. cover C. pull D. repaint 22. A. thing B. everything C. anything D. nothing 23. A. favorite B. terrible C. high D. clearly 24. A. occasion B. way C. time D. order II. Read the passage and choose the correct answer by circling A, B, or C. Venice is a small city in Northeastern Italy, and about 75,000 people live there. Many people who work in Venice live in Mestre, a modern industrial city. Most people in Venice live in beautiful apartment buildings. Tourism is very important, and many people work in hotels and restaurants. There are also many art galleries and old palaces. People don’t drive cars or use roads. They walk or travel by boat on the canals. Tourists enjoy trips in small boats called gondolas. Venice is a tourist city. Thousands of tourists visit the old city at Easter and at carnival time in February. Another popular festival is the Vogalonga in May. People row in small boats around the city, but it is not a race. People sit in cafes and talk, or they go to restaurants and enjoy local food. They also go swimming, but not in the canals! 25. What is the passage about? A. People in Venice B. The history of Venice C. Brief introduction to Venice 26. Where is Venice? A. Near the river Ouse B. In Northeastern Italy C. Near the Rocky mountains 27. What is true about people in Venice? A. They live in pretty castles. B. Many people who live in Venice work in Mestre. C. They usually walk or use boats to go around. 28. Which is NOT mentioned as an activity for tourists in Venice? A. Watching boat races. B. Trying various local dishes. C. Sitting in cafes and talking. 29. When is the best time for tourists to travel there? A. at Easter B. in February C. Both A&B 30. Where do people row in small boats? A. on the river B. on the lake. C. around the city 3 D. WRITING: I. Find and correct the mistakes in these sentences 31. If robots will do all of our work, we will have nothing to do. A B C D 32. Life in the city is the more exciting than life in the country. A B C D 33. Home robot helpermight to make all our housework. A B C D 34. She has a little friends and they meet quite often. A B C D 35. She will goes to the gym tomorrow to exercise. A B C D II. Choose the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions. 36. Sarah has some money and she is at a clothing store. A. Sarah might to buy some clothes. B. Sarah might buying some clothes C. Sarah might buy some clothes. 37. If you don't study harder, you 'll get bad marks. A. Unless you study harder, you 'll get bad marks. B. Unless you don't study harder, you 'll get bad marks. C. Unless if you study harder, you 'll get bad marks. 38.This exercise is easier than that one. A. That exercise is more difficult than this one. B. That exercise is the more difficult than this one. C. That exercise is most difficult than this one. 39. There is much information from her. A. There is a lot information from her. B. There is lot of information from her. C. There is a lot of information from her. 40. No church in the village is older than this one. A. This is the most oldest church in the village. B. This is more oldest church in the village. C. This is the oldest church in the village. THE END

Complete the expressions in bold with a suitable preposition in each gap.

1. A reputation for being argumentative can put you __________ a disadvantage when it comes to getting a promotion.

2. Many people find that their career gives them a purpose __________ life.

3. This software is extremely powerful, but you need a better computer if you’re to take full advantage __________ it.

4. I spent a year as a team leader, but I was useless __________ managing other people, so I quit.

5. You don’t have to send a follow-up letter, but it’s probably __________ your advantage if you do.

6. Is today’s meeting happening __________ a purpose or is it just a way of filling everybody’s time?

Write a paragraph about what people should do to make the neighbourhood a greener place. (80-100 words)
You can base on some suggestions below:
What causes the neighbourhood to be polluted?
What are things people should do and shouldn't do?
How often should people clean the neighbourhood?
Are there any effective campaigns?