II. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in the position of first stress in each of the following questions.
1. A. listen B. finish C. borrow D. obey
2. A. enjoy B. agree C. attend D. student.
3. A. professor B. illegal C. entertain D. disaster
4. A. traffic B. agree C. noisy D. student
5. A. enjoy B. special C. culture D. worship
6. A. wonderful B. performer C. seasonal D. celebrate
7. A. lantern B. costume C. parade D. stuffing
8. A. creative B. religious C. musician D. superstitious
9. A. expand B. exit C. exam D. exhaust
10. A. accident B. dangerous C. argument D. however
III. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
1. Are you interesting in classical music?
A B C D
2. I never find reading books bored.
A B C D
3. My grandmother used to be telling us folktales when we were small.
A B C D
4. It must be interested to see horse racing.
A B C D
5. It is not safety to pass the red traffic light.
A B C D
6. Although heavy rain, my brother went to work.
A B C D
7. In spite of they were tired, they wanted to watch the film.
A B C D
8. He didn’t used to be a doctor, he used to be a manager of a computer company.
A B C D
9. The distance from Hanoi to Can Tho is about 1.877 kilometre.
A B C D
10. She got the highest score in her class although her illness.
A B C D
IV. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
1. _______ of his bad luck, he won the medal.
A. In spite B. Despite C. Although D. Though
2. __________we arrived late, we didn’t miss the first part of the show.
A. Despite B. Although C. In spite of D. However
3. The movie I saw last night was _____________.
A. excited B. exciting C. excite D. to excite
4. _________ is not very far from here to the city center.
A. That B. This C. It D. There
5. Minh used to ________ his homework late in the evening
A. does B. do C. doing D. did
6. We should __________ right and left when you go cross the roads
A. see B. be C. take D. look
7. The film was so boring.__________, my father saw it from beginning to the end.
A. Although B. In spite of C. However D. Despite
8. We didn’t find it funny_________ it was a comedy.
A. despite B. although C. in spite of D. nevertheless
9. Lan used to go to school ________.
A. with bicycle B. by foot C. in car D. by bus
10. _______ his luck was bad, he won the medal.
A. In spite B. Despite C. Although D. However
11. If you walk , you should go on the ____________-.
A. street B. pavement C. traffic light D. road
12. We were ____________ with the plot of that film.
A. satisfy B. satisfying C. satisfactory D. satisfied
13. It is not very far ___________ here to the city center.
A. of B. about C. from D. for
14. Minh didn’t ___________ to do his homework late in the morning
A. use B. used C. using D. uses
15. It is a ____________ movie. It makes us laugh a lot.
A. hilarious B. boring C. disappointing D. frightening
16. He decided to quit his job _______ the high salary.
A. although B. because C. however D. despite
17. I’m sure that she will find the film___________.
A. interest B. interested C. interesting D. interestingly
18. My father used to go to school ________.
A. with bicycle B. on foot C. in car D. on bus
19. The _______ atmosphere is felt around all the villages.
A. festive B. festival C. air D. tradition
20. A lot of cultural and _______ activities are held as part of the Flower Festival in Da Lat.
A. arts B. artist C. artistic D. art
21. The Academy Awards, commonly ________ as The Oscars, are the most famous film awards in the world.
A. know B. knew C. known D. be known
22. La Tomatina is a _______ festival to celebrate the tomato harvest.
A. season B. seasonal C. year D. annually
23. Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Light, is the ________ holiday of the year in India.
A. more important B. most important C. importance D. most importance
24. It is _______ to see elephants racing in the Elephant Race Festival in Dak Lak.
A. amaze B. amazing C. amazed D. amazement
25. People put pumpkin ________ outside the homes during Halloween.
A. lanterns B. lights C. neon signs D. bulbs
26. - “_____________ are you going to Phu Yen?” - “To attend Hoi Mua Festival.
A. How B. What C. When D. Why
27. ________do people celebrate Diwali? - They celebrate it with music, lights, fireworks and traditional sweets.
A. How B. What C. Why D. Where
28. I found the book so ___________ that I couldn’t take my eyes off the screen.
A. gripping B. shocking C. tiring D. boring
V. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable respone to complete each of the following exchanges.
1. - Peter: It’s very kind of you to help us. Thanks a lot, Daisy!
- Daisy: ____________ .
A. It doesn’t matter. B. That’s right.
C. You’re welcome! D. Thanks!
2. - Father: This is a present for you, son. - Son: __________ .
A. A kite! How cool! Thank you, Dad. B. A kite! Alright, Dad.
C. A kite! How cool! Thank, Dad. D. A kite! What cool! Thank you, Dad.
3. - “Do they like Mary?” “_________”
A. Yes, they like to see her. B. Sure, she’s such a nice girl.
C. Certainly. They’re like her. D. No. They’re not alike.
4. - “Would you like to come to dinner next Friday?” - “_________”
A. Certainly not. B. Unfortunately not.
C. I’m afraid, I can’t. D. I hope not
5. - “Hello. Can I speak to Ms. Smith, please?”
- “______”.
A. talking B. saying C. answering D. speaking
6. - Tom: What an attractive hair style you have got, Mary!
- Mary: ___________.
A. Thank you very much. I am afraid B. You are telling a lie
C. Thank you for your compliment D. I don't like your sayings
VI. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following question.
1. Son Tung MTP is a well- known singers. He can sing and dance beautifully.
A. exciting B. handsome C. famous D. smart
2. My little boy Tom never screams though he is scared.
A. in pain B. frightened C. embarrassed D. confused
3. “ Honey, come back home” (Về Nhà Đi Con) attracts millions of viewers every night.
A. a person who watches TV C. a person who likes TV
B. a person who repairs TV D. a person who sells TV
4. Everyone can recognize him although they haven’t seen him for a long time.
A. identify B. miss C. forget D. remember
5. Pele is widely regarded as the best football player of all time.
A. learned B. thought C. considered D. called
6. Fruit and vegetables grew in abundance on the island. The islanders even exported the surplus.
A. large quantity B. small quantity C. excess D. sufficiency
VII. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following question.
1. The Smiths live in an uncomfortable apartment in the center of the city.
A. dirty B. cozy C. warm D. clean
When you come inside a temple, you should take off your shoes and hat.
A. go on B. put on C. get on D. turn on
2. Fruit and vegetables grew in abundance on the island. The islanders even exported the surplus.
A. large quantity B. small quantity C. excess D. sufficiency
3. The price of computers reduces, so many people want to buy a new one.
A. recycle B. drop C. refillable D. increase
4. I like comedy programmes. They make me laugh.
A. smile B. fun C.sad D. cry
5. She would like her beef steak rare.
A. over-boiled B. precious C. scarce D. scared
6. If you don’t turn off the light before leaving the room, you will waste electricity.
A. save B. safe C. have D. preserve
VIII. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Staying safe on foot and bike
Look out for yourself and your friends when out (1)________ foot and bike. Choose the (2) ________ routes you can like quieter, slower roads, with pavements if you’re walking or (3) ________ if you’re going by bike.
It’s easy to get distracted by your phone or by friends, but you need to be (4)________ to traffic. Put your phone away and take your earphones (5)________ when crossing the road. Don’t trust that drivers (6)_______ spot you and be able to stop in time – many drivers go too fast and don’t (7) ________ enough attention, (8)________ anything you can do to protect yourself is a good thing.
1. a. on b. in c. by d. with
2. a. safe b. safer c. safest d. safely
3. a. zebra crossings b. cycle paths c. footpaths d. bumpy roads
4. a. risky b. warning c. serious d. alert
5. a. off b. over c. out d. down
6. a. must b. will c. could d. should
7. a. pay b. make c. turn d. take
8. a. but b. so c. though d. because
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Two of the most important holidays in the United States arer Independence Day and Thanksgiving Day. The fourth of July marks the American declaration of Independence from Britain. Most towns, big or smallm celabrate the fourth of July with parades and fireworks. Families (1)____with barbecues or picnics. Thanksgiving Day is celebrated in fall, on the fourth Thursday in November. It is a day (2)_________people give thanks to the harvest. Most families (3)_________a larger dinner with roast turkey. (4)____________Independence Day and Thanksgiving Day are national (5)_______.
1. A. celebrating B. celebration C. celebrate D. celabrated
2. A. where B. when C. which D. in which
3. A. have B. buy C. help D. take
4. A. Besides B. Both C. Either C. Nor
5. A. chances B. month C. holidays D. times
IX. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
The volumn of traffic in many cities in the world today continues to expand. This caused many problems, including serious air pollution, lengthy delays, and the greater risk of accidents. Clearly something must be done, but it is often difficult to persuade people to change their habits and leave their cars at home.
One possible approach is to make it more expensive for people to use their cars by increasing charges for parking and bringing in tougher fines for anyone who breaks the law. In addition, drivers could be required to pay for using particular routes at different times of the day. This system, known as “road pricing”, has already been introduced in a number of cities, using a special electronic card fixed to the windscreen of the car
Of course, the most important thing is to provide good public transport. However, to get people to give up the comfort of their cars, public transport must be felt to be reliable, convenient and comfortable, with fares kept at an acceptable level.
1. The word expand in paragraph 1 is closet meaning to_____
A. decrease B. increase C. reduce D.develop
2. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a problem caused by more traffic?
A.a serious air pollution B. greater risks of accidents
C. people’s habits D. very long delays
3. The most important thing to encourage people to use public transport is______
A.high parking fees B. good public transport
C. road using fees D. high charges for public transport
4. The verb “give up” is closet meaning to __________
A. continue using B. encourage
C. get bored with D. stop using
5. We can learn from the text that___________
A. it is easy for people change their habits.
B. many people will not drive expensive cares
C. more people will use public transport if it is cheap, reliable and comfortable
D. air pollution and lengthy delays cause people to leave their cars at home
X. Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning each new one with the given word(s). Write the new sentences on your answer sheet.
1. It is about 50km from my house to my daughter’s house.
The distance between …………………………………………………
2. My mother lived in a small town when she was a child.
My mother used to ……………………………………………………
3. Did you often go to the beach when you lived in Nha Trang?
Did you use ……………………………………………………………
4. She studied hard , but she didn’t pass the exam.
Although………………………………………………………………
5. Although he is old , he plays sports well.
Despite……………………………………………………………
XI. Combine two sentences into a new one using the given words in brackets. Do not change the given words in any ways.
1. He bought many English books, but he didn’t speak English well. (Nevertheless)
…………………………………………………………………………………
2. She worked very hard. She could not please her step-mother. (However)
………………………………………………………………………………
3. He often wrote the letters to his friends when he was a child. ( used to )
…………………………………………………………………………………
4. My children often walked to school last year. ( used )
……………………………………………………………
5. Although she worked hard all month, she got a low salary. ( Despite )
…………………………………………………………………………………
6. I don’t want to buy a new computer although I have enough money. (having)
……………………………………………………………………………………
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Choose A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.
1. A. solar B. perform C. enormous D. boring
2. A. reversed B. walked C. stopped D. obeyed
Choose A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
3. A. pumpkin B. parade C. gather D. traffic
4. A. believe B. hotel C. prefer D. happen
Choose A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
5. Sunlight is converted _________ electricity by each solar cells in the panels.
A. in B. with C. into D. to
6. Not many people went to see the film. _________ it received good reviews from critics.
A. However, B. Although C. Despite D. Because
7. A jet pack doesn’t ______ up a lot of space.
A. have B. bring C. take D. occur
8. At this time next Tuesday, the children _________ “Tom and Jerry” on TV.
A. will watch B. will be watching C. will not be watching D. watch
9. He thinks elephants are _________ animals.
A. fascinating B. fascinated C. fascinates D. fascinate
10. Lan ________ in Ha Noi when I was young, but now she doesn’t.
A. be used to living B. used to live C. didn’t use to live D. get used to living
11. A new hydropower station ______ in the North of the country next year.
A. was built B. were built C. will be built D. has been built
12. Energy can be ________ from wind, hydro and nuclear power.
A. invested B. installed C. replaced D. generated
13. “Should I use public transport or a bike to reduce carbon dioxide?” – “____________”
A. Of course. It helps to reduce your carbon footprint, you know.
B. Why not? It will harm the environment.
C. I won’t advise you to do so.
D. How about taking your car?
Choose A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.
1. A. solar B. perform C. enormous D. boring
2. A. reversed B. walked C. stopped D. obeyed
Choose A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
3. A. pumpkin B. parade C. gather D. traffic
4. A. believe B. hotel C. prefer D. happen
Choose A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
5. Sunlight is converted _________ electricity by each solar cells in the panels.
A. in B. with C. into D. to
6. Not many people went to see the film. _________ it received good reviews from critics.
A. However, B. Although C. Despite D. Because
7. A jet pack doesn’t ______ up a lot of space.
A. have B. bring C. take D. occur
8. At this time next Tuesday, the children _________ “Tom and Jerry” on TV.
A. will watch B. will be watching C. will not be watching D. watch
9. He thinks elephants are _________ animals.
A. fascinating B. fascinated C. fascinates D. fascinate
10. Lan ________ in Ha Noi when I was young, but now she doesn’t.
A. be used to living B. used to live C. didn’t use to live D. get used to living
11. A new hydropower station ______ in the North of the country next year.
A. was built B. were built C. will be built D. has been built
12. Energy can be ________ from wind, hydro and nuclear power.
A. invested B. installed C. replaced D. generated
13. “Should I use public transport or a bike to reduce carbon dioxide?” – “____________”
A. Of course. It helps to reduce your carbon footprint, you know.
B. Why not? It will harm the environment.
C. I won’t advise you to do so.
D. How about taking your car?