I. PHONETICS

Identify the mistake in each of the following sentences and correct it.

1. They have put on too many weight that even jogging becomes a challenge.

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2. While junk food tastes good, the nutritional benefits isn’t as welcoming.

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3. Should we keep putting lots of sugars into our body, we will be unhealthy.

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4. Every day we encounter a huge amount of bacteria, viruses and other organisms.

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5. It is important for peoples to eat as much as they need to give them energy.

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6. Since many people, eating is a way to cope with depression.

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7. It is of the essence to consume more vegetable that give fibre.

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8. If you do not have many cash for a gym session, the internet is a great substitute.

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9. It is important for people to study first-aid, as it can be important in live-or-death situations.

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10. Besides from physical health, mental health also needs to be looked after.

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III. Choose a word that has different stressed syllable from others.
1. A. appear B. career C. goggles D. compete
2. A. clever B. cartoon C. active D. funny
3. A. talent B. tennis C. around D. swimming
4. A. racket B. contest C. football D. begin
5. A. champion B. report C. amaze D. complete
6. A. volleyball B. equipment C. badminton D. marathon
7. A. player B. swimmer C. athlete D. relax
8. A. champion B. favourite C. important D. interesting
9. A. playground B. paddle C. cycling D. regard
10. A. fantastic B. achievement C. adventure D. skateboarding

IV. Choose the best answer a, b, c or d to complete the sentence.
1. Tet is a best time for Vietnamese people paying respects _______ their ancestors.
a. for b.to c.with d. on
2. Tran Temple Festival is held _______ the 15th day of the first lunar month.
a. in b. for c. at d. on
3. Ghe Ngo Race is a religious ritual of the Khmer to _______ the Snake God Nagar.
a. commemorate b. preserve c.command d. process
4. _______ Vietnam has been influenced by Buddhism for thousands of years, there areplenty of

Buddhist pilgrimage sites.
A.When b. Although c. If d. As
5. Originally, Tet was celebrated by farmers to thank the gods for the arrival of Spring. ______,
through the years, Tet has turned into the official Vietnamese New Year.
a. Otherwise b. Therefore c. However d. Moreover
6. _______ do you visit Huong Pagoda? - Every year. On the 5th day of the first lunar month.
a. When b. How often c. How long d. What day
7. On the 13th day of the first lunar month, the visitors come to Lim Hill to watch _______ of
“quan ho”.
a. performances b. features c. ceremonies d. processions
8. Perfume Pagoda is famous not only for its scenic landscape _______.
a. or also for its sacredness b. and for its sacredness as well
c. but also for its sacredness d. and yet for its sacredness
9. _______ graduate a semester early, I took three extra classes.
a. Although I was determined to b. Because I was determined to
c. If I was determined to d. While I was determined to
10. ‘I was wondering if you’d like to go to Da Lat Flower Festival’
‘_______ When does it take place?’
a. Not bad! b. Are you sure? c. For what? d. Sure, I’d love to!

Ill. Complete each sentence with an appropriate word. The first letter of each word is given.
1. At Tet, Vietnamese people usually d___________ their homes with yellow apricotblossoms or
peach blossoms.
2. Vietnamese believe that the colour of red and yellow will bring good f ____________.
3. We have the custom of lighting the candles and burning i____________ before prayingin front
of the altar.
4. His grandmother’s funeral was a private c____________ attended only by the family.
5. Streets lead to Huong pagoda are very c____________ during its festival time.
6. On the first day of Tet, Vietnamese people often visit a pagoda to p____________ forgood
luck and happiness.
7. Buddhist o____________ include fruit, flowers, incense and candles.
8. The Giong Festival is held to commemorate Saint Giong who d__________ theAn invaders.

Question 7. Supply the appropriate form of the word in capital letters. (1.0pt)

1. Don't make a fire here. It is very ______.                                                            DANGER

2. New York is an _______ city with many skyscrapers.                                            EXCITE

3. ______ in Lao Cai city are very good at speaking English.                                    STUDY

4. Chatting is one of the most common leisure ______ of students at break time.             ACT

 Question 6. Put the verb in brackets into the correct tense and form. (1.0pt)1. The sun always _____ in the east. Look! It is rising. (RISE)2. She _____ in exciting activities at 7.30 tomorrow? (JOIN)3. When she was at the age of three, she _______ in the countryside. (LIVE)4. I ________ my mother as soon as I arrive at the airport. (CALL)5. Should he ________ more money, he will help more street children. (HAVE)6. If you ________ hard, you can’t pass the exam successfully. (NOT STUDY)7. Everyone in my neighbourhood ______ face masks to prevent Covid - 19. (WEAR)8. My father ________ as a doctor before he retired. (WORK)9. She is interested in ________ yoga in her free time. (DO) 10. My father is in the living room. He _____________the newspapers. (READ)

Question 5. Choose the correct word or phrase to complete the following sentences. Write A, B, C, D in the corresponding numbered boxes. (2.0pts)

1. ______ is a programme about the latest events in Viet Nam and all around the world.

A. A chat show       B. A documentary         C. TV news                 D. A game show         

2. We don’t drink ______ water when we eat.

A. much                   B. many                        C. few                                   D. a lot

3. You should buy a(n) ______ to help you wash clothes.

A. fridge                   B. dish washer             C. air conditioner                   D. washing machine

4. I often wear ______ uniform at school on Tuesdays and Fridays.

A. the                       B. a                              C. an                                       D. Ø

5. ______ Lan and Hoa go to the same school, they aren’t close friends.

A. Although             B. Because                  C. Despite                             D. Because of

6. You ______ pick flowers in the park.

A. should                 B. must                        C. can’t                                D. mustn’t

7. My parents were very happy when I ______ part in the English speaking club.

A. spent                    B. took                        C. joined                               D. participated

8. Playing sports ______ very good for our health.

A. isn’t                     B. are                          C. is                                D. aren’t

9. Ha Long Bay is a beautiful ______ wonder of Viet Nam.

A. nature                 B. natural                    C. naturalize                              D. naturally

10. If you ______, you’ll be late for school.

A. won’t hurry         B. will not hurry      C. don’t hurry                      D. can hurry

11. The weather is so hot inside. ______ the door to let the wind in!

A. Don’t open           B. Shut                   C. Close                             D. Open

12. Children should ______ more educational programmes. 

A. watching               B. watches              C. to watch                        D. watch

13. My brother is ______ at English than my sister is.

A. good                    B. better                   C. badly                                D. the best       

14. They sometimes take a ______ boy to the park to play traditional games.

A. lovely African small young                  B. African small young lovely

C. lovely small young African                  D. young lovely African small                   

15. Water in the ______ in our hometown is not fresh.

A. river                    B. forest                     C. hill                                     D. road

16. “______ do you practise boxing?” – “I practise it in the gym.”

A. When                 B. What                    C. Why                               D. Where

17. Tim: “What about going to the cinema tonight?” - Paul: “______”

A. Great idea!          B. That’s right.          C. Sorry to hear that.               D. Yes, it is.  

18. One Pillar pagoda is a ______ in Ha Noi city.

A. house                  B. city                     C. landmark                       D. country                 

19. Huy “Would you like some coffee?” - Duy: “______”.

A. I like it                 B. Yes, I like            C. Yes, I would                          D. I’d love to

20. She can’t go out tonight because she has to ______ her younger brother.

A. take care of         B. look for                C. look at                                 D. look up