1.      You can send and receive e-mails from a _________.

A. charger                           B. printer                        C. smartphone               D. USB

2.   With modern________for the home, doing housework is no longer a burden for housewives

A. inventing                       B. inventions                 C. invented                    D. inventors

3.   We can surf the_________to search for news, watch films, or download music.

A. e-book                            B. Internet                      C. laptop                        D. smartphone

4.   A washing machine or vacuum cleaner can help you to _________ time and energy while doing

housework.

A. kill                                  B. save                            C. spend                         D. waste

5.   Teenagers nowadays often have their own idols who they really love and _______ in different

ways.

A. imitate                            B. observe                      C. inspire                       D. help

6.   People often use the natural world as inspiration to design and invent___________.

A. producers                      B. produces                   C. productions              D. products

7.   Thomas Edison, Benjamin Franklin, James Watt are among of the greatest_________of all time.

A. inventions                     B. inventiveness           C. inventors                   D. invents

8.   Smartphones are used not only for communication but also for information and _________.

A. entertain                        B. entertainer                C. entertaining              D. entertainment

9.   It is definitely true that nature has inspired __________inventions and technologies.

A. numbers                         B. numeral                     C. numerical                  D. numerous

10.             The ________, which can travel underwater, is very useful for scientists to learn about the undersea world.

A. aeroplane                       B. electronic car            C. spaceship                  D. submarine

11.             It is convenient for you to read _________when you travel.

A. e-books                          B. laptops                       C. online game              D. smartphones

12. If you get a laptop as a reward, what will you use it________?

A. by                                    B. for                              C. to                                D. with

13. Internet helps us interact____________ people all around the world.

A. on                                    B. in                                C. with                            D. of

14. Many students prefer _________ assignments on their laptops to writing traditionally.

A.                                         reading                            B. searching                   C. sending           D. typing

15. Mobile devices such as laptops or digital cameras can be charged by ________.

A.                                         solar charges                  B. solar-charges            C. solar chargers D. solar-chargers

 Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

1. A digital camera is more economical than a film camera since you don’t have to buy rolls of films.

A. better                     B. cheaper                 C. safer                      D. stronger

2. You can use earbuds to listen to music or your listening everywhere, even in public place, as nobody is disturbed.

A. annoyed                B. connected             C. imitated                 D. interacted

3. You can use a USB stick to transport files from one computer to another.

A. delete                    B. display                  C. transfer                 D. store

4. Smartphones are very versatile, as they can do many things like making phone calls, taking pictures, or listening to music.

A. capable                 B. flexible                 C. helpful                  D. interesting

5. Apple iPad has remained the single most popular tablet PC ever since 2010.

 A. became                B. continued              C. existed                  D. stopped

6. A 3-D printer can produce solid objects similar to the originals.

A. images                   B. models                  C. papers                   D. pictures

7. There are many traffic jams during rush hour.

A. congestion                       B. riders                       C. road signs             D. transportation

8. When collapsing the wings, a flying car is just a little bit bigger than a normal car.

A. dropping                          B. fixing                      C. folding                  D. opening

9. You should store your data on Dropbox in case your computer collapses.

     A. breaks down             B. destroys                    C. runs out of power     D. contains viruses

10. I’ll take the new job whose salary is fantastic.

            A. reasonable            B. acceptable            C. pretty  high            D. wonderful

Mark the letter A. B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

1. Nutritious snacks provide an important contribution towards your child’s daily nutritional needs.

A. Inexpensive         B. Uncooked             C. Unhealthy                         D. Unpacked

2. A smartphone is too costly for him to even have a normal one.

A. economical          B. expensive             C. priceless                           D. valuable

3. Many people are afraid that computers with superhuman intelligence will destroy humanity.

A. awareness             B. perception            C. stupidity                           D. wisdom

4. Speakers are too bulky. You cannot put them in your bag or your pocket.

A. giant                      B. heavy                    C. large                                  D. tiny

5. A digital camera is convenient as it is quick to view and delete as well as easy to transfer photos to a computer.

A. harmful                            B. inexpensive            C. uninteresting                   D. useless

6. Even the best invention may have drawbacks. A laptop, for example, is expensive so many people cannot afford it.

A. advantages                       B. disadvantages        C. shortcomings                   D. weaknesses

7. In remote communities, it’s important to replenish stocks before the winter sets in.

            A. remake                 B. empty                      C. refill                                 D. repeat

8. Unless the two signatures are identical, the bank won’t honor the check.

            A. similar                  B. different                  C. fake                                  D. genuine

9.  Strongly advocating  health foods, Jane doesn’t eat any chocolate.

            A. supporting            B. impugning            C.    advising                     D. denying

10. We'd better speed up if we want to get there in time.

            A. slow down            B. turn down C. put down               D. lie down

Điền giới từ thích hợp

1.This belief is common...............many ethnic groups

2.This camera is inferior..............the one I used to own 

3.I'm much obliged..............all your support

4.A good indispensable................learning a foreign lanuage

5.The judge found him innocent...........the crime

6.He is very considerate................his employees

7.When I was driving home I almost crashed/ran...................a bus

8.The flag is still flying.........the sunken ship

9.The tunnel went............the river

10.All of the water pipes were...........the ground

11.When are they coming..............the materials?

12.Have you got a photograph.................your family?

13.Trees grew...............both sides of the river

14.There'II be a decrease...............the price of gold

15.Hold the socks............the fire to get it dry

16.There's nothing new................the sun

17.He is a man.................great influence in this field

18.After the quarrel, they were happy to be ..................friends again

19.You seem to be.........the weather today

20.Please get to my office.................delay

21.You're...............no obligation to finish the work today'

22.I can't buy the car.It's..................my reach

23.Put the cart..........the horse

24.Their marriage is...............the rocks

25.There's no place...............home

26.People questioned in the survey are selected..................random

27.The kindnappers held their hostage...........ransom

29.My car's in the garage. It's...................repair

30.You do the cooking and I'II washed up.................return

31.It may seem unpleasent but it'II do good...............the long run

32.This is crucial...................the child's development

33.It goes.................saying the he is doing a good job

34.Regardless............the expense, they just went ahead

35.I hate those who are cruel...............animals

 Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

1. A digital camera is more economical than a film camera since you don’t have to buy rolls of films.

A. better                     B. cheaper                 C. safer                      D. stronger

2. You can use earbuds to listen to music or your listening everywhere, even in public place, as nobody is disturbed.

A. annoyed                B. connected             C. imitated                 D. interacted

3. You can use a USB stick to transport files from one computer to another.

A. delete                    B. display                  C. transfer                 D. store

4. Smartphones are very versatile, as they can do many things like making phone calls, taking pictures, or listening to music.

A. capable                 B. flexible                 C. helpful                  D. interesting

5. Apple iPad has remained the single most popular tablet PC ever since 2010.

 A. became                B. continued              C. existed                  D. stopped

6. A 3-D printer can produce solid objects similar to the originals.

A. images                   B. models                  C. papers                   D. pictures

7. There are many traffic jams during rush hour.

A. congestion                       B. riders                       C. road signs             D. transportation

8. When collapsing the wings, a flying car is just a little bit bigger than a normal car.

A. dropping                          B. fixing                      C. folding                  D. opening

9. You should store your data on Dropbox in case your computer collapses.

     A. breaks down             B. destroys                    C. runs out of power     D. contains viruses

10. I’ll take the new job whose salary is fantastic.

            A. reasonable            B. acceptable            C. pretty  high            D. wonderful

Mark the letter A. B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

1. Nutritious snacks provide an important contribution towards your child’s daily nutritional needs.

A. Inexpensive         B. Uncooked             C. Unhealthy                         D. Unpacked

2. A smartphone is too costly for him to even have a normal one.

A. economical          B. expensive             C. priceless                           D. valuable

3. Many people are afraid that computers with superhuman intelligence will destroy humanity.

A. awareness             B. perception            C. stupidity                           D. wisdom

4. Speakers are too bulky. You cannot put them in your bag or your pocket.

A. giant                      B. heavy                    C. large                                  D. tiny

5. A digital camera is convenient as it is quick to view and delete as well as easy to transfer photos to a computer.

A. harmful                            B. inexpensive            C. uninteresting                   D. useless

6. Even the best invention may have drawbacks. A laptop, for example, is expensive so many people cannot afford it.

A. advantages                       B. disadvantages        C. shortcomings                   D. weaknesses

7. In remote communities, it’s important to replenish stocks before the winter sets in.

            A. remake                 B. empty                      C. refill                                 D. repeat

8. Unless the two signatures are identical, the bank won’t honor the check.

            A. similar                  B. different                  C. fake                                  D. genuine

9.  Strongly advocating  health foods, Jane doesn’t eat any chocolate.

            A. supporting            B. impugning            C.    advising                     D. denying

10. We'd better speed up if we want to get there in time.

            A. slow down            B. turn down C. put down               D. lie down

Participants (n) Decision (n) Volunteer (n) Poverty (n) Community (n) Difference (n) Family (n) Opportunities (n) Interview (n) Participation (n) Dear Volunteer, Welcome to our team! Thank you for choosing to become a member of our (16)________! We are delighted to have you as part of our dynamic, caring team! “Action for a Better Community” (ABC) was founded more than 45 years ago. In the beginning, ABC was one of hundreds of “community action agencies”, established in communities throughout the United States to help low-income people. We started with small amounts of money with a strong determination to help people break the cycle of (17)_________ and achieve self-sufficiency. ABC has made a (18)________ for over 35,000 children and families served through the Head Start programme. Your (19_________ as a volunteer is especially important as we move in the future with a focus on child development services, employment and training, housing, and health (especially AIDS/HIV-related education and counseling). (20)_________ jobs range from direct service to our programme (21)_________ to agency leadership as members of our Board of Directors. Together you bring your range of skills, experience and dedication to support ABC’s vital work in our (22)_______. We promote and provide (23)__________ for low-income individuals and families to become self-sufficient. Your (24)________, placement and orientation are important first steps. Your (25)_________to help ABC in order to help people help themselves is greatly appreciated! Sincerely, James H. Norman President & CEO

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

1. I got the teaching job in the Happy Child Charity Centre just by chance.

A. accidentally         B. purposefully        C. easily                     D. immediately

2. Every month, the volunteer group go to remote and mountainous areas to help those in need.

A. empty                    B. far-away               C. crowded                D. poor

3. Mother Teresa devoted herself to caring for the sick and the poor.

A. spent                     B. contributed                       C. gave up                 D. dedicated

4. Our top priority is to clean and protect the environment in our neighbourhood.

A. hobby                    B. job                         C. preference            D. idea

5. Young people are now getting more and more concerned about environmental problems.

A. worried                 B. nervous                 C. hopeless                D. uneasy

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

1. Many people who do volunteer work think they are more fortunate than others.

A. lucky                     B. blessed                  C. unlucky                 D. uncomfortable

2. Public service announcement is a special advertisement for the community, normally about health or safety matters.

A. Open                     B. Private                   C. Secret                    D. Popular

3. Economically disadvantaged students often drop out of school, choosing a low- paying job to earn money.

A. leave                     B. attend                    C. accept                    D. reject

4. We are looking for camp helpers who are hard-working, energetic, and able to organise activities for young children.

A. active                    B. dynamic                C. passive                  D. reluctant

5. Volunteering also means getting to meet people with a similar passion.

A. alike                      B. identical                C. common                D. distinct