PRACTICE TEST 1 I PHONETICS Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the other three in each question 1 A condition B question C collection D pollution 2 A usually B pleasu[.]
A collection B diversity C number D limitation 20 If the teacher were here now, we would ask her the difference between “technology” and “science” A indifference B strength C similarity D familiarity III GRAMMAR Choose the word or phrase that best completes each sentence below 21 Hung Kings Temple Festival _a public holiday in Vietnam since 2007 A is B has been C was D be 22 Hoa, you fancy _ the modern at exhibition with me this weekend A to visit B visit C visiting D to visiting 23 My father doesn’t mind _ the washing up in my family A doing B to C did D 24 These days lots of children _indoors _ outside A stay - than play B staying - to playing C staying - than playing D stay - to play to 25 A gear can be to be pulled down than a house A easier B easily C more easily D much eaily 26 This house _ this time next week A will be painted B will paint C will be being painted D will be painting 27 English _ all over the world A spoke B is spoke C is spoken D speaks 28 All the villagers to safe places before the storm came last night A evacuated B had been evacuated C had evacuated D was evacuated 29 If he _ her, she could have had an accident A didn’t warn B hadn’t warned C warn D doesn’t warn 30 Hung managed _ his family in England by using Skype A contact B to contact C contacting D contacte Choose the underlined part that needs correcting in each sentence below 31.Students can play(A) and learn languages (B) from the (C) other students all over (D) the world.=>Ø 32.The(A) Internet has made it possible(B) not only to quickly find and share information also(C) to contact with people from (D) over the world.=> but also 33.Computer games can be bad (A) and have (B) negative affects(C) on our society and individuals (D) =>effects 34.Althoughthe (A) weather was (B) bad but (C) the match was not cancelled(D).=>Ø 35.We don’t trust(A) Tu because (B) he often behaves (C) bad(D).=>badly III READING Read the passage and then decide whether the sentences are True (T) or False (F) Many people think that computer games are only harmful to humans Studies discovered that playing games overtime could cause health risks such as obesity, eye damage Most game players don’t exercise; instead, they eat junk food, which is not good for our health However, playing computer games makes the players think critically, in order to win matches or proceed to the next stages of the game Some of the games are very difficult and no one can win easily, unless he thinks for a while I believe it is good for the players, because they learn how to think, plan ahead strategically and solve their problems Moreover, we can relax our mind by playing computer games After a day of working hard, playing such games can be a good way to have relaxation In addition, computer games help people make friends and have become a tool to build strong relationship between friends In conclusion, playing computer games results in both positive and negative effects on our lives PRACTICE TEST I PHONETICS Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the other three in each question A condition B question C collection D pollution A usually B pleasure C composer D occasion A recognized B established C finished D laughed Choose the word whose stress is pronounced differently from the other three in each question A diversity B speciality C minority D majority A cooperation B communal C attractive D nomadic II VOCABULARY Choose the word or phrase that best completes each sentence below The Muong are well-known for the _of their traditional songs A rich B richness C richy D richyness The exhibition shows the _of different cultural groups A diverse B diversification C diversity D diversifying There are always regional _in every country A different B differences C differ D differential You shrug your shoulders means: “ _” A I’m hungry B I don’t know C I’m angry D Sorry, I need to go now 10 _ Global communication was changed by the of the Internet A inventors B invention C invent D invented 11.Australia is a/an _country what the planet Earth will be like in 100 years’ time A exceptional B unique' C scenic D iconic 12 Using music, codes, or signs to communicate is called _ communication A verbal B non-verbal C public D non-public 13.Vietnam is a/an country with 54 ethnic groups A ethnic B multi-cultural C bi-lingual D bi-cultural 14 We cannot prevent natural disasters, but we can _for them A struggle B defeat C prepare D invent 15 Air pollution, together with littering has many problems in our large cities today A caused B bought C made D affected Choose the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following sentences 16 My grandfather gets a lot of pleasure from gardening A.sadness B.equipments C.profits D happiness 17.Many people in this area have cholera because they drink unwell-treated water A mineral B fresh C contaminated D salty 19 With healthier lifestyles and better medical care people will have a longer life expectancy A lifeboat B lifestyle C lifespan D lifejacket Choose the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following sentences 19 From 1856 to 1875, a remarkable variety of inventions was produced T 36 37 √ Obesity and eye damage can have negative effect to people’s health Some games are very difficult because no one can win easily 39 Playing computer games can be used as a tool to relax 40 √ Computer games are only harmful to people 38 Playing computer games have more positive than negative impacts B Making it worse C Walking away from I D Talking to them about how to best deal with them IV WRITING Choose the sentence (A, B, C or D) that is closest in meaning to the root sentence or best combines the two given sentences 46 I can’t understand him because he speaks so quickly A If I can understand him, he can speak so quickly B If he doesn’t speak so quickly, I can understand him C If he spoke more slowly, I could understand him D If I understood him, he could speak more slowly 47 Although he took a taxi, he still arrived late for school A In spite of the taking a taxi, he still arrived late for school B In spite taking a taxi, he still arrived late for school C Despite of taking a taxi, he still arrived late for school D In spite of taking a taxi, he still arrived late for school 48 Global warming has caused many natural disasters A Many natural disasters have been caused by global wanning B Many natural disasters have caused by global warming C Many natural disasters have be caused by global warming D Many natural disasters caused by global warming 49 As soon as we got on the plane, the pilot told us to get off again A We had just got on the plane when the pilot had told us to get off again B We had just got on the plane before the pilot told us to get off again C The pilot had told us to get off again before we got on the plane D The pilot told us to get off again before we had got on the plane 50 Peter is so kind to help the injured people A It’s Peter so kind to help the injured people B It’s so kind of Peter for helping the injured people C It’s so kind of Peter to help the injured people D It’s so kind that Peter helping the injured people _The end _ F √ √ √ Read the following passage and choose the option (A, B, C or D) that best answers each of the questions below Netiquette is the etiquette or good manners of using the Internet Being friendly and polite shows good manners both offline and online You should ask someone's permission before posting anything about them on the web or sharing their emails, photo, or chat conversations You need to make sure they know you are sharing it and agree with it If your friend gives you permission to forward something, be sure to protect them by removing any personal information like their name and email address, and remove any parts that have nothing to with what you want to share If someone is rude in cyberspace, you have a choice between joining in and making it worse or just walking away from it If their attacks are directed at you, you can block them and talk to a trusted adult about how to best deal with them before responding 41 What is netiquette? A It is the etiquette or good manners B It is the etiquette of using the Internet C It is the etiquette or good manners of using the Internet D It is the good manners of using the Internet 42 What are good manners when you are online or offline? A Being friendly and polite B Asking someone's permission C Posting anything on the web D Sharing emails, photo, or chat conversations 43 What should you before posting and sharing something related to other people on the web? A Being friendly and polite B Asking their permission C Posting anything on the web D Sharing emails, photo, or chat conversations 44 What can you to protect personal information you post on the Internet? Removing the name and email address Removing any parts that you want to share Removing any personal information you like Removing some parts of their names and address 45 What should you if you get cyber bullying? A Joining in _The end _ ENGLISH 8: UNIT 1: LEISURE ACTIVITIES I PHONETICS Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the other three in each question A beehive B behind C hid D hinder A cattle B nomad C brave D.paddy A herd B harvest C modest D electricity Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the other three in each question A generous B electrical C appliance D nomadic ['dʒenərəs] /i'lektrikəl/ [ə'plaɪəns] [nəʊ'mædɪk] A disturb[dɪ'stɜːb] B local['ləʊkl] C pasture /'pæstʃə(r)/ D grassland/'gra:slænd/ II VOCABULARY Choose the word or phrase that best completes each sentence below 6. differences between the two social groups can be reflected in theway their people with each other A culture - communication C culture - communicate B cultural - communication D cultural - communicate After spending the whole afternoon with her DIY project, she’s still not _ A satisfy B satisfied C satisfying D satisfactory Local of this island include seafood _ and coconut products A specialty B specialties C specialisation D specialisations The _ of his paper craft brought him the first prize in his school’s competition A unique B uniquely C uniqueness D uniqueiity 10 Nam _ the Internet a lot to find useful information for his studying A Surfs B types C checks D look ups 11 The Internet allows us to communicate _friends from different parts of the world A To B with C for D of 12 _aerobics 30 minutes a day will improve your full-body flexibility and strengthen your bones A Doing B Making C Taking D Using 13 The children are so excited to learn how to _ crafts using waste paper and ice-cream sticks A invent B recycle C make D draw 14 _in team sports benefits children’s development in many different ways A Trying B Getting C Taking D Participating 16 Nowadays, many teenagers chat with each other on Facebook, Twitter and other social networking sites using _ A netlingo B idiom C phrase D code Choose the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the part in each of the following sentences 16.The most popular evening out among teenagers is going to the cinema A common B famous C interesting D boring 17 He is hooked on football so much that he goes to every match of his favourite team A is interested in B is fed up with C is tired of D is in favour of 18 What you like doing in your leisure time! - I often listen to music and play basketball with my friends A working time B holiday time C free time D break time Choose the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underline part in each of the following sentences 19.She’s a sociable child who loves to talk to anyone A outgoing B anti-social C talkative D unfriendly 20 Billy is an amateur musician He spends most of his free-time playing the guitar and composing new songs with his school band A knowledgeable B professional C talented D well-educated III GRAMMAR Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete each sentence below 21.My grandma enjoys woolly hats in her free time A to make B make C making D made 22 Johnny to play computer games A is addicting to B is addited to C addicts to D addicted to 23 My sisters Korean drama Indian drama A prefers - to B prefers than C prefer to D prefer than 24.Mickey loves his parents DIY projects A help - in B help - with C to help in D to help with 25 Do you fancy with friends? A to socialise B socialising C socialise D socialised 26 He’d like the Louvre museum with his family this weekend A to visite B visiting C visit D visited 27 Dogs adore _with fresh meat A to feed B feeding C to be fed D being fed 28 He is 18 years old now He hates like a small kid A treat B treating C treated D being treated 29.During their summer holiday, they would prefer with local people rather than _in a five-star hotel A to stay - to stay B staying - staying C staying – to stay D to stay - stay 30 In my free time, I would rather than A to go to the cinema - to visit the museum B go to the cinema - visit the museum C going to the cinema - visiting the museum D went to the cinema - visited the museum Choose the underlined part that needs correcting in each sentences below 31.Books can be used (A) as a tool opening (B) up (C) new worlds for (D) children =>to open 32.Spend (A)time with family can always be (B) the most precious(C)experience (D) to anyone.=>spending 33 According to a research, sending(A) text messages or using (B) Facebook while doing (C) homework reduce (D) students’ overall GPA.=>reduces 34 It is important for (A) parents to teach (B) their children how using (C)soci media wisely (D).=>touse 35 Each (A) person have (B)different ways (C)to relax (D) in their free time.=>has IV READING Read the passage and then decide whether the sentences are True (T) or False (F) A hobby is a regular activity that is done for enjoyment, typically during one’ leisure time Hobbies can include collecting themed items and objects, engaging i creative and artistic pursuits, playing sports, or pursuing other amusements B continually participating in a particular hobby, one can acquire substantial skill and knowledge in that area Hobby is something that a person develops from childhood, more specifically during primary school, to late life We can never predict when we develop interests in new things and have a likeness towards it In this busy daily schedule, we all get so busy in our life routine that sometime we forget to give out time for our hobbies Indulging in a hobby is actually good for a sound health We all need a time of leisure for ourselves and that partícula time is when we like to something that gives us immense happiness (Source: Adapted from Tip Top Lifestyle) T F 36 A hobby is often done in one’s free time √ 37 People can gain skills and knowledge through taking up a hobby √ 38 A hobby is mostly developed from the age of two to three √ 39 It’s difficult to predict one’s new hobby development √ 40 Involving in a hobby negatively affects one’s health √ Read the following passage and choose the option (A, B, C or B) that best answers each of the questions below One of the most obvious negative aspects of social networking is losing face- to-face contact with other people Teens are sitting around with their phone in their hands all day long, tapping messages onto screens instead of communicating with real people Many teenagers feel more comfortable with virtual friends than with real ones The majority think that it is easier to chat on the Internet because they lack communication skills It is also true that parents often have no knowledge about what their kids with their phones or computer Crosby says that, "While kids are plugged in to social media, only about 40% of parents are involved themselves." And because parents don't know the full picture, they also don't know how to deal with a teenager's potential overuse of social media and might not even be aware that a problem exists Therefore, social networking can be much more immediately engaging with the teenager's life than parents are, and this fact makes virtual communication feels more "real" than face-to-face communication (Source: Adapted from We have kids) 41.What is the main idea of the passage? A Parents should use social networks more to understand their children B Students are using social networks too much C Social networking brings negative effects to student’s face-to-face communication D Virtual life is easier than real life 42.What most teenagers think about chatting on the Internet? A Chatting on the Internet is easier than talking with real people B Chatting on the Internet is more difficult than talking with real people C Chatting on the Internet is funnier than talking with real people D Chatting on the Internet is more boring than talking with real people 43 The percentage of 40% refers to A The number of parents who let their children use social media B The number of parents who not want their children to use media C The number of parents who use social media D The number of parents who not use social media 44 Which sentence is NOT TRUE according to the passage? A The majority of teenagers find it easier to communicate with virtual friend B The majority of teenagers lacks communication skill C The majority of parents know how to use social media with their children D.T he majority of parents not know how to deal with their children overuse of social media 45 Which of the following best explains the word “overuse” in the passage? A using something overnight B using something too much C using something without thinking D using something with carelessness IV.WRITING Choose the sentence (A, B, C or D) that is closest in meaning to the root sentence or best combines the two given sentences 46 It is not a good idea to spend too much time on social networking sites A Spending too much time on social networking sites is not too bad B It’s advisable not to spend less time on social networking sites C It’s better to avoid spending less time on social networking sites D It’s better to avoid spending too much time on social networking sites 47 Playing board games is very interesting A It is very interested in playing board games B It is very interested to play board games C It is very interesting playing board games D It is very interesting to play board games 48 My parents insist me on learning another language A My parents want me to learn another language B My parents start learning another language with me C My parents help me in learning another language D My parents assist me in learning another language 49.Julie finds making crafts boring A Julie enjoys making crafts B Julie’s crafts are not boring C To Julie, making craft is not interesting D Julie cannot find an interesting craft to play with 50 I’d rather surf the Internet than play computer games A I prefer surfing the Internet to playing computer games B I prefer playing computer games surfing the Internet C I like playing computer games more than surfing the Internet D I dislike surfing the Internet, but I like playing computer games _The end _ [Type here] [Type here] [Type here] UNIT 2: LIFE IN THE COUNTRYSIDE I PHONETICS Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the other three in each question A adore B addict C bracelet D leisure A event B weird C netlingo D detest A virtual B unique C steal D waterwheel Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the other three in each question A speciality B activity C satisfactory D creativity A Internet B cultural C socialise D communicate II VOCABULARY Choose the word or phrase that best completes each sentence below Collecting honey from the requires a lot of skills A beehive B beenest C beehouse D beehome We are very sorry for any caused by our late delivery A convenient B convenience C inconvenient D inconvenience In some rural areas, it’s difficult to find _ in a house A electric appliances B electricity appliances C electrical appliances D electrician appliances The villager’s _ saved the travellers from starving A generosity B generosy C generousity D generousness 10 Do not ! They are doing a very important project A disturb B annoy C play D make fun 11 People living a life have to move a lot A moving B stable C nomadic D commuting 12 fruits in a farm is one of the most popular part-time job among students studying abroad A Picking B Doing C Taking D Finding 13 Children in the countryside are used to _ cattle in the field A walking B herding C following D raising 14 A/An _ area of that forest – about more than 1000 hectares – was destroyed in the fire A vast B tiny C small D inconsiderable 15 kite is one of the most popular outdoor activities among children in the countryside A Doing B Singing C Flying D Using Choose the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the part in eac of the following sentences 16 It easy to get on well with neighbourhood in the countryside People are all friendly and willing to help each other A to work together with B to be a helpful friend of C to have a friendly relationship with D to exchange goods with 17 The baby is sleeping sound in her mother’s arms A deeply and peacefully B easily to wake up C sensibly D safely 18 People in this village are all skilful craftsmen Their products are qualified for the European market A professional B amateur C intelligent D fast Choose the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underline part in each of the following sentences 19 She’s a sociable child who loves to talk to anyone A outgoing B anti-social C lovely D unfriendly 20 The King was not brave enough to protect his kingdom and let the monster take the Princess away A courageous B confident C strong D coward III GRAMMAR Choose the word or phrase that best completes each sentence below 21 Sunny sings the song than Jessie does A more well B better C more good D best 22 Today, Ly came to class _ than she did yesterday A earlier B more earlily C.more early D too earlier 23 Is living in the countryside _ than living in the city? A much convenient B more convenient C most convenient D too convenient 24 The storm is becoming than it was yesterday A severe B severely C more severe D more severely 25 The cake tastes _ than we expected A delicious B more delicious C deliciously D more deliciously 26 She is trying to work _ for her upcoming exam A more hardly B hardly C hardlier D harder 27 It seems to be _ idea so far A most brilliant B more brilliant C the most brilliant D the more brilliant 28 Tiffany dances so _ that nobody thinks that she’s actually a vocalist A well B good C badly D bad 29 Girls’ Generation is considered one of the Asian girl groups in the 21st century A successful B.more successful C most successful D the most successful 30 Goldfish band looks cute but they sing live much _ than I thought A bad B badly C worse D more badly Choose the underlined part that needs correcting in each sentence below 31 The stage was lighted (A) brighter (B) than it was (C) according (D) to the plan brighter (B) => more brightly 32 Farmers nowadays apply (A) more (B) modern techniques on the farm so that their work becomes less (C) harder (D) than before Harder (D) => hard 33 My dad has been(A) a(B) stamp collection (C) for more (D) than 20 years Collection (C) => collector 34 Traditional (A) people in this mountainous (B) area live (C) a nomadic (D) life Traditional (A) => Traditionally 35 After the harvesting (A) time, the farmers load (B) the drawn-buffalo (C) cart with(D) hay.=> buffalo drawn IV READING Read the passage and then decide whether the sentences are True (T) or False (F) City life has its advantages and disadvantages and so does country life; however, there seems to be an increased interest in the country, especially among young families If you are thinking about moving to the country as well but are not sure if it is a good idea, it may help to look at the benefits of country life In the country, you are woken up by the singing of the birds rather by the noise from the traffic Homes in the countryside are surrounded by nature which has a shooting effect on both the mind and the body Due to virtual absence of cars and factories, you will not be breathing any potentialliy toxic fumes in the country Clean air is one of the main advantages of country life over city dwelling In the country, everyone knows everyone and people actually say ‘hello’ Communities in the country are much smaller but they are more connected and open People in the country are really friendlier and are prepared to help without asking anything in return (Source: Adapted from Country life) T F 36 More and more young families like living in the countryside √ 37 Communities in the city are much smaller than those in the city √ 38 In the countryside, birds’ singing is very noisy √ 39 There are not many cars and factories in the countryside √ 40 In the countryside, you shouldn’t pay money when being helped √ Read the following passage and choose the option (A, B, C or B) that best answers each of the questions below With the habit of working in teams and being helpful to one other, villagers usually earn their living from farming, raising livestock and making handicrafts They live in a small community with a temple or a communal cultural house where great events, such as festivals worshipping the village god and traditional games are organized Villagers in the Southern usually live in houses lined up along central road and built on stilts to keep above flood waters Along the coastal lines, fishermen depend on the sea as a means of livelihood In the Central of Vietnam, a place suffering lots of natural disasters all the year round, citizens tend to be more studious and hard-working than those in regions with favourable conditions People in the central highlands and the northern mountains live by growing rice, rubber trees coffee and tea as well as hunting (Source: Adapted from Vietnam Travel Center) 41 Which can be the topic of the passage? A Villagers across the country B Villagers around the world C Vietnamese life in the countryside D Vietnamese life in the city 42 Which activity is NOT MENTIONED as a way for villagers to earn their livings? A Farming B Fishing C Studying D Hunting 43 Why Southern villagers need to build their houses on stilt? A To protect the house from being attacked by wild animals B To protect the house from being flooded C To protect the house from earthquakes D To protect the house from evil things 44 Which sentence is NOT TRUE according to the passage? A There are many disasters in the Central of Vietnam B Houses in the Southern part of Vietnam often C People in the Northern Mountainous earn their livings by hunting D Villagers often work individually 45 Which explanation has the closest meaning to the word “studious” in the passage? A spending a lot of time studying B lacking of academic knowledge C being lazy in studying D being very intelligent V WRITING Choose the sentence (A, B, C or D) which has closest meaning to the one given 46 Have you got any better hat than this one? A Is this one the worse hat you’ve got? B Is this one the best hat you’ve got? C Is this one the better hat than this one? D Is that one the better hat than this one? 47 This is the most luxurious house I’ve ever seen A I’ve never seen a more luxurious than this B I’ve never seen the most luxurious house than this C I’ve seen a more luxurious house than this D I’ve seen a more luxurious house than this 48 He was the cleverest thief of all times A All thieves are cleverer than him B All thieves are less clever than him C No thieves are clever except for him D No thieves are less clever than him 49 Nam is more attractive story teller than Mai A Nam tells stories more attractively than Mai B Nam tells more attractive stories than Mai does C Mai tells more attractive stories than Nam does D Mai tells stories less attractively than Nam does 50 Ronaldo plays better than anybody in the team A Ronaldo is good at playing in team B Ronaldo is the best player in the team C No one plays worse than Ronaldo in the team D Everybody plays better than Ronaldo in the team _The end _ Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the other three in each question 19 A minority B majority C diversity D curious 20 A costume B recognise C significant D terraced II VOCABULARY Choose the word or phrase that best completes each sentence below 21 A boy is _ the buffalo in the rice field playing B fighting C herding D running 22 There are not many high buildings to block in our village view B a view C some views D the view 23 Terraced fields are often found in _ area mountain B mountainous C mountaineer D mountainful 24 Vietnam is a country of great with 54 ethnic groups A diversity B diversed C diverse D diversion 25 For Vietnamese people living in the countryside, rice is the main _ crops agriculture B agricultural C agribusiness D agricultures 26 Important decisions of the whole tribal group are often made in the _ house A.communal B communication C communicate D common 27 Many Vietnamese ethnic minority students are studying at _ schools private B international C national D boarding 28 During Tet holiday, many _ festivals are held among different ethnic groups in Vietnam religion B religiousity C religious D religiously 29 Vietnamese government have made great effort to traditional cultural indentifies of each minority group change B preserve C collect D store 30 The Cham has a of wet rice cultivation A.tradition B traditional C traditionally D traditioned Choose the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following sentences 16.It is risky to travel across the mountain at night A safe B unsafe C convenient D inconvenient 17 Nam would like to find out more about the customs and traditions of Tay people A to see B to look for C to learn D to watch 18 Ancestor worshipping plays a significant role in Vietnames culture A important B unimportant C minor D active Choose the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following sentences 19 The majority of The Viet live along the Red River and The Mekong Delta A a half B all C minority D none 20 Gong is considered a unique musical instrument of Tay Nguyen people A rare B special C typical D common III GRAMMAR Choose the word or phrase that best completes each sentence below 21 _ does Hung Temple Festival take place? – In Phu Tho A What B Where C When D Why 22 _ the cattle provide the nomads? – Dairy products, meat and clothing A What B Where C When D Why UNIT 3: PEOPLE OF VIETNAM I PHONETICS Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the other three in each question 16 A ancestor B diverse C ethnic D heritage 17 A hunt B custom C multicultural D unique 18 A shawl B gather C add D match 23 _ is this festival held among the ethnic group? – Every month A How B How often C When D Why 24 The Tay is _ second larrgest ethnic group in Vietnam A a B an C the D 25 “Ruou Can” is _ kind of fermented rice wine produced in Vietnam, especially in _ mountainous areas like Tay Nguyen or Tay Bac A a – the B the – a C a – D – the 26 _ space of Gong culture in Vietnam considers Gong a connection between men and _ supernatural A The – the B A – a C An – an D – 27 Vietnam is multi-ethnic country with over 50 distinct groups A the B a C D an 28 _ vast mountainous in Northern Vietnam takes up third of the country’s total land area A the – the B A – the C The – a D A – a 29 The Kinh is majority ethnic group of _ Vietnam A the – the B the – C – a D – the 30 changes in _ Vietnamese culture are explained through myths and folktales A The – the B The – C – a D – the Choose the underlined part that needs correcting in each sentence below 31 As(A) for the majority of ethnic groups in a(B) Central Highlands, Gongs are(C) musical instruments of sacred(D) power.B=> the 32 The(A) Viet have(B) many(C) tradition(D) customs and craft D=> traditional 33 How many(A) month is(B) Huong Pagoda Festival held(C) in(D)?=> Which 34 Tay people lives(A) mostly(B) in the mountainous(C) regions(D) in the North of Vietnam.=> live 35 I’m sure you will have an forgettable(A) time when you attend(B) traditional(C) festivals in(D) Vietnam.=> an unforgetable IV READING Read the passage and then decide whether the sentences are True(T) or False(F) Among ethnic minorities in Vietnam, the largest ones are Tay, Thai, Muong, Hoa, Khmer, and Nung with a population of around million each, while the smallest are Brau, Roman, Odu with several hundred people each The Cham people once boasted a flourishing culture early in the history The Tay, Nung, and Khmer ethnic groups had reached high levels of development with the presence of various social classes The Muong, Mong, Dao, Thai ethnic groups gathered under the rule of local tribal heads Many ethnic groups divided their population into social echelons, especially those who lived in mountainous areas A number of ethnic minorities had mastered some fanning techniques They grew rice plants in swamped paddy fields and carried out irrigation Others went hunting, fishing, collecting and lived a semi-nomadic life Each group has its own culture, diverse and special Beliefs and religions of the Vietnamese ethnic minority groups were also disparate from each other (Source: Adapted from Chinh Phu) T 36 The largest ethnic minorities in Vietnam are Tay, Thai, Muong, Hoa, Khmer, and Roman 37 There is a tribal head in Dao ethnic group 38 Some ethnic people live a semi-nomadic life 39 Many ethnic groups divided their population into social echelons √ 40 There is no difference between beliefs and religions of the Vietnamese ethnic minority √ groups Read the following passage and choose the option (A, B, C or D) that best answers each of the questions below Bamboo is engraved in Vietnamese culture and daily life, providing protection, and representing resiliency Bamboo can be manipulated in any shape or form to assist in the simplest or most complex of functions Here in Vietnam, and especially in the countryside, bamboo is used for everything- from chopsticks, to chairs, to agricultural tools, to roofs, to instruments and to home decorations Bamboo is embedded even in Vietnamese dance culture! A series of bamboo sticks are set up in a line, with people holding them in place on either side Dancers move in and out of the sticks, trying to time their dancing so as not to get caught between the bamboo sticks Performers typically dance hand in hand, slowly making their way sideways along the bamboo line and even the best of dancers always tend to get stuck a few times, resulting in bunches of giggles and loads of smiles (Source: Adapted from We Have Kids) 41 What is the main idea of the passage? A Bamboo dance is part of Vietnamese traditional art B Bamboo is a part of Vietnam culture and daily life C Bamboo dance is very easy to learn D It is fun to bamboo dance 42 What is NOT MENTIONED as a function of bamboo? A Making chopsticks B Making agriculture tools C Making bowls D Making roofs 43 According to the passage, to perform the bamboo dance, dancers should A try not to get caught by the bamboo sticks B move in and out of the bamboo sticks quickly C Both A and B are correct D Both A and B are incorrect 44 Which sentence is NOT TRUE according to the passage? A We can make many things from bamboo B Bamboo dancers use their hands on the floor to dance C The best bamboo dancers can still get stuck a few times D Bamboo appears a lot in Vietnam daily life 45 Which explanation has the closest meaning to the word “hand in hand” in the passage? A Holding each other’s hand B Clapping each other’s hand C Shaking each other’s hand D Waving each other’s hand V WRITING Choose the sentence (A, B, C or D) which is the best question for the underlined part or has the closest meaning to the one provided 46 In this mountainous area, it often takes the students two hours to go to their boarding school A How much does it take the students in this mountainous area to go to their boarding school? B How long does it take the students in this mountainous area to go to their boarding school? C How much the students in this mountainous area go to their boarding school? F √ √ √ D How long the students in this mountainous area go to their boarding school? 47 Tet is the most important festival in Vietnam A Which is the most important festival in Vietnam? B When is the most important festival in Vietnam? C Where is the most important festival in Vietnam? D Why is the most important festival in Vietnam? 48 Muong’s men often wear round-neck shirts A What does Muong’s men often wear? B What Muong’s men often wear? C Which does Muong’s men often wear? D Which Muong’s men often wear? 49 How long have you been an ethnologist? A When were you an ethnologist? B When have you been an ethnologist? C When did you become an ethnologist? D When are you an ethnologist? 50 Who does this beautiful watch belong to? A Whose is this beautiful watch? B Whose does this beautiful watch? C Which is this watch? D Which is the owner of this watch? _The end _ 11 Mary was extremely _ about his works A compliment B complimentary C complimentarily D complimentator 12.After the meal, he left the waitress with a large _ A money B cash C tip D payment 13 A of belonging simply means the acceptance to become a natural member of something A feel B sense C sight D taste 14.Whether you have meals at home or in a restaurant, some basic table should never be forgotten A ways B styles C aspects D manners 15 _ to some Western cultures, children leave teeth under their pillow for the tooth fairy to collect – usually in return for some money A According B Owing C Basing D Depending Choose the word or phrase is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following sentences 16 My grandparents always try their best to find ways to preserve our family unity A consistency B stickage C union D bond 17 I always get into trouble with table manners every time I am invited to a party All the cutlery etiquettes are so complicated! A utensil B spoon C fork D chopstick 18 John asked Kim to marry him and he jumped with join when she accepted A agreed B argued C appealed D attached Choose the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following sentences 19 He is the offspring of a chemist and a nurse His intelligence is inherited from them A partner B friend C ancestor D neighbor 20 Vy broke with the family tradition and chose to be a singer instead of being a teacher A united B followed C connected D joined III GRAMMAR Choose the word or phrase that best completes each sentence below 21 You be selfish like that Don’t just think of your own benefits A should B shouldn’t C haven’t to D don’t have to 22 My car broke down yesterday, so I go to work by bus A had to B must C should D could 23 Linh _ hurry because the meeting was 15 minutes late A hasn’t to B hadn’t to C doesn’t have to D didn’t have to 24 Leave early so that you _ miss the train A didn’t B won’t C shouldn’t D mustn’t 25 You talk loudly in public as it is impolite A shouldn’t B hadn’t better C had better not D Both A & C 26 You _ fly to London this afternoon if you don’t mind changing planes in Paris A must B have to C can D ought to 27 There are many mistakes in this exercise I _ go over it again A will have to B am able to C would D.could 28 _ I open the door for you? A Would you like that B Do you want that C Will D Shall 29 There’s the waitress I _ ask her for the hill A will B shall C am able to D could UNIT 4: OUR CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS I PHONETICS Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the other three in each question A pass B palm C sharp D man A custom B correct C clockwise D opinion A kidding B generate C sponge D oblige Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the other three in each question A accept B costume C follow D mention A presentation B decision C generation D similarity II VOCABULARY Choose the word or phrase that best completes each sentence below You are under no _ to buy any stuff here A oblige B obliged C obligatory D obligation Taking care of the family is _ considered women’s duty in many Eastern countries A tradition B traditional C traditionally D traditionalism In Maori culture, it’s the _ for people to press their noses when it comes to greeting A custom B customary C customer D customize At the end of the semester, students are required to write a _ on what they have learned and what can be improved A reflect B reflection C reflective D reflector 10 Linda fell in love with Peter without knowing about his real status A social B socialable C society D socialability 30 His eyesight was so poor that he _ read the signposts A Shouldn’t B Hadn’t to C Couldn’t D Can’t Choose the underlined part that need correcting in each sentence below 31 In (A) Japan, you should (B) always to remove (C) your shoes when entering (D) a private house.=> remove 32 As (A) a child, I must (B) go to sleep (C) before 10 p.m, after finishing (D) all my homework.=> had to 33 You don’t have (A) to worrry(B) so(C) much as everything will (D) be ok.=> too 34 Must (A) I carry the(B) bag for you? It looks (C) heavy (D).=> Shall 35 In your country, you have (A) to clean the (B) house very carefully (C) to welcome Tet holiday, haven’t (D) you?=> don’t IV READING Read the passage and then decide whether the sentences are True (T) or False (F) The meaning of a kiss depends on where you are A kiss means “I love you” in many countries In some countries, a kiss can be friendly greeting, or a goodbye South Americans and Europeans say hello with kisses much more often than North Americans They also sometimes say goodbye by kissing their own fingertips and then “blowing” the kiss away In these regions, men at business meeting even greet each other with a kiss on the cheek, instead of a handshake Then there are beliefs that kissing has a special meaning In ancient Rome, the groom at a wedding must kiss the bride as a legal agreement And did your mother ever kiss your hurt finger to make the pain stop? English used to think that kisses have magical powers Not everyone in the world kisses though Eskimos couples rubbed their noses together, and so did some African tribes and Pacific Islanders The Ainu of Japan preferred to bite their loved one’s cheek These days, kissing is mostly a sign of romance Thanks to international travel and sharing customs, that meaning has become universal (Source: Adapted from Essay Content Reading 3) 36 The meaning of kisses is different in different places 37 North Americans greet each other by kissing more frequently than South Americans South Americans sometimes kiss their own fingertips and then blowing the kiss away as a way to say greet each other 38 39 Some African trilbes say “I love you” by biting the cheek 40 People worldwide now often see a kiss as a sign of love T √ the couple These days, some brides are creative with this item by painting their fingernails a light blue color or wearing a garter on the their leg Another tradition says that the groom should take the garter after the ceremony and throw it to the single men The man who catches it will be the next one to get married (Source: Adapted from Power Content Reading 1) 41 Which of the following is a good title for the text? A Various types of weddings B A wedding tradition and its meaning C What should be worn on your wedding day D How to plan a traditional wedding 42 To remind her of the past, the bridge might A wear a pair of new shoes B carry a friend’s handkerchief C wear her mother’s wedding dress D paint her fingermails a light blue color 43 For good luck and hope for a good future with her partner, the bride might wear A a piece of new jewelry or a new dress B a bridal veil and a new dress C a new dress and a pair of new shoes D a pair of new shoes or a new dress 44 The word “it” refers to A a pair of shoes B luck C item D future 45 Why some brides wear a blue garter on the their leg? A Because too many brides paint their fingermails a light blur color B Because it is a symbol of trust and faith between the bride and the groom C To show how the couple can be lucky in their mariage D To show how popular something blur is in a wedding V WRITING Choose the sentence (A, B, C or D) that is closest in meaning to the root sentence or the best combines the two given sentences 46 You shouldn’t point at others while talking because it is impolite A It’s better for you to point at others while talking although it is impolite B It isn’t better for you to point at others while talking because it is impolite C You had better not point at others while talking because it is impolite D You don’t need to point at others while talking because it is impolite 47 We must finish all the homework by Thursday to meet the deadline A We are obliged to finish all the homework on Thursday to meet the deadline B It is obligatory for us to finish all the homework before Thursday to meet the deadline C We have to complete almost all the homework by Thursday to meet the deadline D The deadline is Thursday so we need to finish almost all the homework then 48 Be on time! The water puppet show starts at pm sharp A Be on time! The water puppet show starts at around pm B Be on time! The water puppet show starts at exactly pm C Be on time! The water puppet show starts at approximately pm D Be on time! The water-puppet show starts before pm 49 You’re kidding! His current job is too good for him to quit A Are you kidding me? His current job is too good for him to quit F √ √ √ √ Read the following passage and choose the option (A, B, C or D) that best answers each of the questions below SOMETHING OLD, SOMETHING NEW Although there various wedding styles in America, most weddings still follow certain traditions One of those is an old saying that dates back to 19 th century England about what a bride should wear or carry: “Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue.” A bride wears something old to remind her of her family and the past Some brides wear their mother’s wedding dress or a piece of her jewelry Something new means good luck and hope for a happy future with her new husband Again, this item may be the dress, but often it is a pair of new shoes Something borrowed such as a friend’s handkerchief a married friend’s bridal veil means the bride has friends and family who are willing to help her Something blue is a symbol of trust and faith between B You’re joking! His current job is too good for him to quit C You’re winding me up! His current job is too good for him to quit D All are correct 50 All workers are asked to follow the safety rules at the construction site A All the workers must follow the safety rules at the construction site B All the workers should follow the safety rules at the construction site C Not all the workers are obliged to follow the safety rules at the construction site D Not all workers are asked to break with the safety rules at the construction site _The end _ 16 Language preservation is the effort to prevent languages from bring unknown A storage B protection C safeguard D safety 17 Sonkran, which is Laos famous festival, is held annually in April A monthly B yearly C usually D frequently 18 Loy Krathong, also known as the Festival of Light, is a time for Thai people to pay their respect to the Godness of Water A worship B attention C defeated D conquered Choose the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following sentences 19 By floating candles and joss-sticks, people believe that good luck will be shared A misfortune B future C health D wealth 20 Come and join us at our local festival this weekend I’m sure you won’t regret it A international B cultural C traditional D ritual III GRAMMAR Choose the word or phrase that best completes each sentence below 21 The house was destroyed in the fire, _ fortunately, the whole family was saved A and B however C but D so 22 Our family love Thai food, _ we order it once a week A so B and C for D because 23 Jill should show up on time, , he can’t enter A however B otherwise C even though D nevertheless 24 We should be careful not to break anything during Tet holiday _ it is believed to bring bad luck A because B yet C so D nonetheless 25 I have to be on time, my boss will be annoyed if I’m late A and B nor C but D for 26 I’m afraid of heights, _ I appreciate the view from the top of this building A and B nor C yet D for 27 Linh wanted to make some pies but didn’t have apples; _, she decided to bake a cake A therefore B in contrast C namely D.so 28 Auther is a weak leader; _, he has a lot of supporters A otherwise B moreover C additionally D nevertheless 29 We were working hard Jack and Jerry were enjoying the sunshine on the beach now A while B instead C but D therefore 30 hard the teacher tried to explain, I couldn’t understand a word of it A While B However C Otherwise D If Choose the underlined part that needs correcting in each sentence below 31 Unless(A) you win(B) first(C) place, you will receive(D) a prize.=> If 32 This is(A) the hotel where(B) we stayed(C) in during(D) our trip to Hue last year.=> which 33 I plan(A) to take(B) my vacation to Phu Yen with my friends either(C) in May nor(D) June.=> or 34 Dark chocolate isn’t(A) only delicious, but(B) it also does(C) your health good(D).=> is not 35 Jill told(A) the stories about(B) all the people and the places where(C) he met during(D) that long journey.=> that IV READING Read the passage and then decide whether the sentences are True (T) or False (F) Sa Pa s love market has become unique in the culture of the Mong and Dao ethnic groups for a long time Due to the distance between the villages, the market meets once a week on Sunday UNIT 5: FESTIVALS IN VIETNAM I PHONETICS Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the other three in each question A lantern B emperor C scenery D defeat A competition B production C suggestion D celebration A worship B performance C oriental D fortune Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the other three in each question A musician B confusion C companion D competition A procession B politcian C competition D preservation II VOCABULARY Exercise Choose the word or phrase that best completes each sentence below Panda must be very happy too see all of hẻ family at her graduation A ceremonious B ceremony C ceremonial D ceremonially I must say the _ of a two-week vacation in America is so tempting to me A offer B offered C offerings D offertory It was a/an reunion of all the family A joy B joyless C joyful D overjoyed Boracay is well-known as an area of outstanding beauty in the Philippines A scene B scenery C scenic D scenario 10 That machine with cutting-edge technology is able _ many tasks at the same time A perform B performance C performer D to perform 11 Tet is a great occasion for family _ A unite B reunion C union D reunification 12 Several games such as rope skipping or the making are introduced at the walking street at weekends A folk B past C childish D childlike 13 Hung Temple Festival officially became a _ holiday in Vietnam in 2007 A public B popular C common D social 14 Red envelopes are believed to bring good _ on Tet holiday A luck B love C fortune D Both A and C 15 He _ the champion in just sets A ruined B broke C defeated D conquered Choose the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the inderlined part in each of the following sentences 10 A long time ago, so the story goes, a young boy called Arthur became the King of England after he pulled a sword out of a stone The sword was Excalibur It had a lot of power The Lady of the Lake gave it to King Uther but asked him to give her his firstborn child Uther became powerful When his first child was bom, Merlin, the magician came to take the baby Uther tried to stop him, but thieves attacked him Before he died, he put Excalibur into a stone and asked Merlin to make his son a king Merlin promised that only someone with a pure heart could pull it out and become the next King of England When Arthur pulled the sword out, people were surprised Merlin explained that Arthur as Uther’s son and the people were happy Arthur was a good king He built a big castle, Camelot, and ruled over England with his knights He calledthem the Knights of the Round Table Together they made England a strong country (Source: Adapted from Access 7) 41 Who was King Authur? A He was King Uther’s son B He was Lady of the Lake’s son C He was Merlin’s knight D He was Merlin and King Uther’s son 42 What does the word “him” refer to? A Merlin B King Arthur C King Uther D Excalibur 43 According to Merlin, who was able to pull Excalibur out of the stone? A King Uther B King Arthur C A person with a pure heart D The knight 44 What is NOT TRUE about King Uther? A He died because of the thieves B He wanted Arthur to be the next King of England C Excalibur gave him a lot of power D He was a good King who built a big castle, Camelot 45 What is NOT TRUE about Excalibur? A It was a powerful sword B It was given to King Arthur by the Lady of the Lake C It was pulled out of the stone by King Uther D It was originally owned by Lady of the Lake V WRITING Choose the sentence (A, B, C or D) that is closest in meaning to the root sentence or best combines the two given sentences 46 I began learning English five years ago A I have been learning English for five years B I learned English for five years C I learned English for five years D It has been five years since I didn’t learn English 47 She hasn’t phoned home for two weeks A She didn’t phone home two weeks ago B The last time she phoned home was two weeks ago C The last time she phoned home has been two weeks ago D It has been two weeks ago that she didn’t phone home 48 It’s a long time since we last went to the cinema A We have been to the cinema for a long time B We haven’t been to the cinema for a long time C We don’t go to the cinema as we used to D We wish we went to the cinema now 49 He last had his eyes tested for ten months A He hasn’t had his eyes tested for ten months B He had not tested his eyes for ten months then C He had tested his eyes ten months before D He has had his eyes tested for ten months 50 This is the first time I visited Tokyo A I have never gone to Tokyo before B I haven’t been to Tokyo for a long time C I first came to visit Tokyo long time ago D I have never been to Tokyo before _The end _ PRACTICE TEST I PHONETICS Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the other three in each question A wanted B washed C worked D stopped A mention B question C action D education A who B when C where D what Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the other three in each question A artistic B historic C dramatic D scientific A medical B.national C chemical D historical II VOCABULARY Choose the word or phrase that best completes each sentence below I like back to my home village on holiday coming B going C turning D getting A is a book that tells the story of someone’s life, written by someone else biology B biography C geography D ecology Water in the lake has made the fish die pollution B pollute C polluted D polluting Water pollution is the in the lake has made the fish die A contaminating B contaminate C contaminated D contamination 10 The of lakes, rivers, oceans or underwater water pollution A contaminate B contaiminated C contaimination D contaiminating 11 The street doesn’t look because it has a lot of rubbish A attract B attraction C attracting D attractive 12 The music club made so much noise that the _ complained to its owner 13 A residency B residents C reside D residers 13 Are all types of pollution _ to the health of humans and animals? A harmful B harm C harming D hramless 14 The _ are concerned about the oil spills in East Sea A environment B environmental C environments D environmentalists 15 Dumping waste into the lakes and rivers has caused serious water pollution A industrial B industry C industrialized D industrialization Choose the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following sentences 16 English and French are official languages in Canada A main B formal C primary D popular 17 There is still room for improving in your work A space B place C area D accommodation 18 The first experiment was unsuccessful, so we need to another one A managed B bored C failed D damaged Choose the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following question 19 The sight of too many telephone poles, advertising billboards, overhead power times, or shop signs may cause visual pollution A contamination B population C cleanness D eruption 20 Because warmer water has less oxygen in it, it can harm aquatic populations A destroy B protect C raise D increase Choose the underlined part that needs correcting in each sentence below 31 Nick said (A) that she wants (B) to stay (C) in Viet Nam longer (D).=> wanted 32 It is predicted (A) that all students (B) have had (C) e-books by (D) 2050.=> will have had 33 Environment pollution (A) is one (B) of the (C) impacts of human activities (D) on the Earth => Environmental pollution 34 I also remember (A) the time (B) when I am (C) a student at a (D) university.=> was 35 It is estimating (A) that about (B) three billion people use (C) the Internet around (D) the world.=> estimated IV READING Read the passage and then decide wherther the sentences are True (T) or False (F) THE KIWI The Kiwi lives only in New Zealand It is a very strange bird because it cannot fly The kiwi is the same size as a chicken It has no wings or tail It does not have any feathers like other birds Kiwi are a significant national icon, equally cherished by all cultures in New Zealand Kiwi are a symbol for the uniqueness of New Zealand wildlife and the value of our natural heritage The bird itself is taonga (treasure) to Maori, who ve strong cultural, spiritual and historic associations with kiwi Its feathers are value in weaving kahukiwi (kiwi feather cloak) for people of high rank A kiwi likes a lot of trees around it It sleeps during the day because the sunlight hurt its eyes It can smell things with its nose It is the only bird in the world that can smell things The kiwi’s eggs are very big Due to the cultural significance to Maori and the traditional knowledge about the bird, tangata whenua are a key skateholder in kiwi management For a number of local kiwi and hapu throughout New Zealand, this relationship between tangata whenua and kiwi has been formally recognized as part of their Treaty of Waitangi settlement claims, which encompass specific references to species recovery work This includes the Ngai Tahu Claims Settlement Act 1998 There are only a few kiwis in New Zealand now There is a picture of a kiwi on New Zealand money People from New Zealand are sometimes called kiwis (Adapted from Active adventures) III GRAMMAR Choose the word or phrase that best completes each sentence below 21 Teachers should teach issues at school A environment B environmental C environmentally D environmentalist 22 Soil pollution has effected _ to agriculture in many countries A bad B badly C harm D harmful 23 Water pollution in the lake the fish die A has made B has make C make D making 24 If the air wasn’t dirty, I _ so much A wouldn’t sneeze B sneeze C would sneeze D to sneeze 25 Many aquatic animals if people keep throwing rubbish into the lake A die B to died C dead D will die 26 The lake _ by the time we moved to this area A had been contaminating B contaminate C had been contaminated D has contaminated 27 If I were you, I that car A would buy B buy C bought D buying 28 If we recycle more, we _ the Earth A help B would help C helping D will help 29 Mi and Nick like _ back to Mi’s home village on holiday A comes B come C came D coming 30 Villagers rushed into public shelters as soon as the volcano _ A erupted B erupts C erupting D erupt True(T) False(F) 36 Kiwis live in Australia and New Zealand √ 37 A kiwi has a tail but no wings √ 38 It sleep during the day because light hurts it eyes √ 39 Kiwis are symbol for uniqueness of New Zealand wildlife √ 40 The kiwi are used to make money √ Read the following passage and choose the option (A, B, C or D) that best answers each of the following questions Visual pollution has a greater effect on people than you may think I remember when I went to a big city, I was really scared because so much graffiti on the buildings’ wall Then I looked up , I saw a lot of power lines over my head Although they were not dangerous, I still felt unsafe since I thought they might fall down These things prevented me from enjoying the beautiful sights of the city I also remember the time when I was a student at a university Once I was so busy with my assignments that I did not tidy my room for two weeks Looking at the messy room caused me so much stress that I did not want to study Then I decided to clean the room and put my things in their proper places I also bought a small plant and placed it in a corner of the room These simple actions increased my motivation and helped me to focus on my lessons 41 How did the author feel when she saw the power lines? A She was really scared B She felt unsafe 14 C She felt it was very dangerous D She felt it wasn’t dangerous 42 Why did she have that feeling? A Because she thought she might fall down B Because she thought they might fall down C Because she thought she might be dangerous D Because she thought it prevented her from enjoying the beautiful sights 43 What was she busy with? A Enjoying the beautiful sights of the city B Being a student at a university C Her exercises and projects at the university D Tidying her room for weeks 44 What happened when she looked at the messy room? A She didn’t want to tidy it B She was very stress C She started to clean the room D She put her thing in the proper places 45 What did she feel after the room was tidied? A She was motivated to buy a small plant B She was motivated to tidy the room again C She could concentrate on her studying D She felt motivated to concentrate on tidying the room V WRITING Choose the sentence (A, B, c or D) that is closest in meaning to the root sentence or best combines the two given sentences 46 “We don’t open the laboratory today,” Mr Minh said A Mr Minh said that we don’t open the laboratory today B Mr Minh said that they don’t open the laboratory today C Mr Minh said that they didn’t open the laboratory that day D Mr Minh said that we didn’t open the laboratory that day 47 The water temperature increases Some aquatic creatures are unable to reproduce A If the water temperature increases, some aquatic creatures are unable to reproduce B If the water temperature will increase, some aquatic creatures would be unable to reproduce C If the water temperature won’t increase, some aquatic creatures are unable to reproduce D If the water temperature didn’t increase, some aquatic creatures would be able to reproduce 48 The industrial waste is unwell-treated The factory installs a new filtration system A If the industrial waste isn’t well-treated, the factory will install a new filtration system B If the industrial waste wasn’t well-treated, the factory wouldn’t install a new filtration system C If the industrial waste is well-treated, the factory will install a new filtration system D If the industrial waste was well-treated, the factory wouldn’t install a new filtration system 49 The rescue workers evacuated the villagers in the raged flood to the safe place last night A The villagers in the raged flood are evacuated to the safe place by the rescue workers last night B The villagers in the raged flood are evacuating to the safe place by the rescue workers last night C The villagers in the raged flood were evacuating to the safe place by the rescue workers last night D The villagers in the raged flood were evacuated to the safe place by the rescue workers last night 50 The students will provide aids for the homeless people tomorrow A Aids will be provided for the students and the homeless people tomorrow B Aids for the homeless people will be provided by the students tomorrow C Aids for the homeless people will provided by the students tomorrow D Aids for the homeless people will be providing by the students tomorrow _The end _ UNIT 7: POLLUTION I PHONETICS Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the other three in each question A fish B animal C picture D ideal A polluted B played C earned D died A factory B dirty C laundry D dry Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the other three in each question A pollution B presentation C tradition D intention A aquatic B continue C illustrate D environment II VOCABULARY Choose the word or phrase that best completes each sentence below I think the waste from the factory has the lake A damaged B pollution C polluted D damage If the factory continues dumping poisons into the lake, all the fish and other _ animals will die A aquatics B aquatic C aquatical D aquatically He is _ a lot because it is cold A sneezes B sneeze C sneezed D sneezing Don’t drink that water! It’s A contaminated B contamination C contaminant D contaminating 10 A huge amount of _ chemical waste is dumped into the lake A poison B poisoning C poisonous D poisons 11 The crop was severely by the acid rain A damaged B poisoned C polluted D contaminated 12 Many people _ litter on the streets A pay B give C catch D throw 13 When _ pollution happens, the water temperature in streams, rivers and lakes, or oceans changes A water B thermal C temperature D heat 14 The sight of too many telephones poles, advertising billboards, overhead power lines, or shop signs may cause _ A light pollution B air pollution C visual pollution D sight pollution 15 Many children around the world are suffering from birth defects because their parents are _ to radiation 15 A worked B exposed C expressed D supposed Choose the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following sentences 16 The supply is being tested for contamination A population B pollution C combining D containing 17 The fumes from vehicles is a contributing factor to make people cough A noise B fuel C exhaust D water 18 Several new botanical species have been killed in the last year because of water and soil pollution A mammals B plants C insects D flowers Choose the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following sentences 19 Two years ago, the reduction in water and noise pollution in this city was dramatic A impressive B normal C marked D traditional 20 Because warmer water has less oxygen in it, it can harm fish populations and cause harmful algal blooms A support B reduce C contaminate D illustrate III GRAMMAR Choose the word or phrase that best completes each sentence below 21 If you noise pollution for a long time, you can have headaches and hearing loss A experience B will experience C experienced D can experience 22 If there fewer cars on the road, there would be less noise pollution A is B are C was D were 23 I wouldn’t throw litter on the ground if I you A was B were C will be D am 24 If Trang _ her room everyday, her mother _ so upset A tided/ wouldn’t be C tidies/isn’t B tides/ won’t be D tided/ won’t be 25 May aquatic animals die the polluted water A because B due to C because of D Both B&C 26 The cold weather in this country often makes kim A sneezing B sneeze C to sneeze D sneezed 27 _ there was a lot of acid rain, many botanical species died last year A Since B Cause C Although D So 28 We pay so much money for electricity a month if we the air conditioner all the time A wouldn’t have to/ don’t turn on C wouldn’t had to/ didn’t turn on B would have to/ didn’t turn on D wouldn’t have to/ didn’t turn on 29 If the villagers didn’t dump households waste into the river, it _ less contaminated now A will be B is C could be D being 30 If Hoa ill, she would join our activity to protect the local environment A wasn’t B weren’t C isn’t D Both A&B Choose the underlined part that needs correcting in each sentence below 31 Water pollution(A) is the contamination of bodies(B) of water(C) such(D) lakes, rivers, oceans, and groundwater.=> such as 32 Polluted(A) water also cause(B) the death(C) of aquatic(D) animals like fish or crabs.=> causes 33 If we didn’t(A) nothing(B) to stop global warming, we would(C) see big changes(D) in the future.=> anything 34 People in our area are all(A) aware about(B) this problem, and we are thinking of(C) some ways to(D) to solve it.=> of 35 I think I would(A) knock on(B) their door and explained(C) that it was polluting(D) the area.=> explain IV READING Read the passage and then decide whether the sentences are True(T) or False(F) Environmental pollution is one of the impacts of human activities on the Earth There are four types of pollution, namely, air pollution, soil pollution, water pollution and noise pollution Most of the air pollution results from the burning of fossil fuels, motor vehicles, factories, aircraft and rockets This can cause acid rain which damages water, soil, and plants Air pollution also contributes to the greenhouse effect Soil pollution is a result of dumping plastic or other waste in the ground and the overuse of chemicals in growing crops The long-term effects of soil pollution are contaminated vegetation and the decrease of soil fertility Water pollution is a result of dumping pollutants such as oil and other chemicals in rivers, which makes the water unclean or contaminated Rubbish blockages in rivers can also cause pollution The effects of water pollution include the destruction of rivers, lakes and the pollution of groundwater, surface water and seawater Noise pollution is caused by loud and annoying sounds of motor vehicles, railway, aircraft and jet engines, factory machinery and musical instruments It can cause stress and psychological and health problems for humans such as increased heart rate and hearing damage Environmental pollution is becoming an increasingly serious problem or threat that needs to be taken care of as soon as possible, not only for the sake of the environment, but also for the people that live in it (Source: Adapted from Time and date) T F Environmental pollution results from natural disasters √ The greenhouse effect is a result of water pollution √ Water pollutants such as oil and other chemicals and rubbish blockages in river make √ contaminated 39 Noise pollution can increase heart rate and damage hearing √ 40 Environmental pollution needs to be taken care to protect the environment and the people √ that live in it Read the following passage and choose the option (A, B, C or D) that best answers each of the questions below Pollution is any contamination of the environment which causes harm to the environment or the inhabitants of the environment There are three main kinds of pollution Air pollution can be caused by liquids, or gases that make the air harmful to breathe There are two main types of air pollution: primary and secondary Primary pollutants enter the air directly, like smoke from factories and car exhaust Secondary pollutants are chemicals that mix together to pollute the air, like mixtures of emissions from vehicles and factory smoke that change to form more dangerous pollutants in the air and sunlight Soil pollution can be caused by pesticides, leakage from chemical tanks, oil spills, and other chemicals which get into the soil by dumping or accidental contamination Soil pollution can also cause water pollution when underground water becomes contaminated by coming into contact with the polluted soil Water pollution can be caused by waste products, sewage, oil spills, and litter in streams, rivers, lakes, and oceans Some scientists believe that water pollution is the largest cause of death and disease in the world, causing about 14,000 deaths in the world each day 36 37 38 16 It is not possible for anyone to predict the exact timing and effects of global, pollution and global climate change brought about by pollution There, is general agreement by scientists that the global climate will continue to change, the intensity of weather elfects will continue to increase, and some species of animals will become extinct (Adapted from BBC) 41 What is the most suitable title for the passage? A Solutions to pollution B Environmental issues C Causes and effects of pollution D Environmental impacts B Since I don’t live with my mother, I can’t take care of her C Because not living with my mother so I can’t take care of her D Because not live with my mother, can’t take care of her 49 I can’t buy this house because il is quite expensive A If the house is quite expensive, can buy it B If the house is not quite cheap, will buy it C If the house wasn’t quite expensive, couldn't buy il D None is correct 50 I wrote a letter to my neighbours because they littered near my house A Because of littering near my house, I wrote a letter to my neighbours B Because of littering near my house, my neighbours wrote me a letter C Since littering near my house, I wrote a letter to my neighbours D I wrote a letter to my neighbours due to the fact that they tittered near my house 42 What kind of pollution is considered as the cause of the most death and disease? A Air pollution B Water pollution C Soil pollution D None of the above 43 What is NOT a cause of soil pollution? A Chemicals B Exhaust fumes C Oil sprills D Pesticides 44 What kind of pollution may oil sprills cause? A Air pollution B Water pollution C Soil pollution D Both B and C are correct 45 According to the agreement of scientists, what is NOT environmental effect caused by pollution? A Global climate change B Intensity of weather effects C Animal extinction D Disappearance of the rainforests V WRITING Exercise 8: Choose the sentence (A, B, C or D) that is closest in meaning to the root sentence or best combines the two given sentences 46 I don't have enough money, so I don’t buy seafood A If I have enough money, I will buy seafood.B If I had enough money, I would buy seafood C If I didn’t have enough money, I didn’t buy seafood D If I didn’t have enough money, I would buy seafood 47 I didn’t bring my umbrella so I got wet A.I would not get wet if I bring my umbrella B If I brought my umbrella, I will not got wet C If brought my umbrella, I would not get wet D If brought my umbrella, would not got wet 48 I don’t live with my mother, so that I can’t take care of her A I can’t take care of my mother because of I don’t live with her UNIT 8: ENGLISH SPEAKING COUNTRIES I PHONETICS Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the other three in each question A place B made C ancient D.surface A language B college C colleague D judge A difficult B different C offical D united Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the other three in each question A native B official C different D country A Vietnamese B national C international D economic II VOCABULARY Choose the word or phrase that best completes each sentence below I use English every day, with people from _ countries A differ B differently C different D difference I’m in a team with two boys from Australia and a girl from _ A USA B US C United States D the United States He has been able to his English by going other English speaking countries A improve B improvement C improving D improveness The English are for their incompetence with languages A legend B legendary C legends D legendary 10 The Glastonbury Festival in England is a celebration of music and it thousands of people every year A attraction B attractor C attractive D attracts 11 A is a person who is forced to leave a country A citizen B civil C refugee D resident 12 There was a sunset last night when we were visiting Australia A spectacular B giant C guarantee D iconic 13 In many countries, streets often look very with Christmas trees A historic B symbolic C festive D legendary 14 Mickey’s Soundsational Parade, the most popular event in California, has music from famous Disney films 17 A symbolized B increased C formalized D celebrated 15 In the parade, well-known Disney characters along the street, either on floats or on foot A commute B march C train D serve Choose the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following sentences 16 This city is legendary for many significant events which many people around the world enjoy A well-known for B exciting of C haunting by D historic about 17 Driving through vast green pastures, or boating on scenic lakes – or lochs – are other attractions that Scotland offers A famous people C beautiful places B friendly tourists D wide lakes and rivers 18 Australia is the world’s only country which covers an entire continent A a large B a historic C a spectacular D a complete Choose the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following sentences 19 When you get inside the spacious café, you will find yourself among various wooden puzzles and games A large B haunted C symbolic D small 20 The truth about these castles, which are haunted by ghosts, is still puzzling, so many people still make question about them A interested B clear C confusing D questioning III GRAMMAR Choose the word or phrase that best completes each sentence below 21 Many people around the world to the Big Ben in London for many recent years A travel B have travelled C are travelling D travelled 22 The number of English speakers in the world _ quickly this year A is increasing B has increased C increases D increase 23 In many English speaking countries, people _ Christmas on December 25th A are celebrating C celebrate B has celebrated D are being celebrating 24 The United Kingdom _ a union of four countries: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland A are B is C has been D being 25 Milions of people Disneyland in California since it opened A have visited B visits C visiting D are visiting 26 According to the timetable, the Photo Exhibition _ in the Main Hall on April 10th A will take place C taking place B takes place D have taken place 27 The Flower Festival in the school centre on April 18 th It is a day to promote children’s participation in sports A is held B holds C will hold D is holding 28 The trains for the visit to the dinosaur museum _ at 9.00 a.m on July 15th A leave B have left C are being leave D leaves 29 It’s the third time she _ Canada so far A has gone to B is going to C has been gone to D goes to 30 Big Ben is a major monument in London which the United Kingdom A symbolizes B has symbolized C is symbolizing D symbolise Choose the underlined part that needs correcting in each sentence below 31 He has made(A) new friends, visited(B), and take(C) part in different(D) activities.=> taken 32 It is(A) the largest(B) country have(C) Portuguese as(D) an offical language.=> to have 33 The(A) Maori in New Zealand greet(B) together(C) by touching(D) their noses.=> each other 34 In Canada, the serving(A) of coffee in(B) the end of an evening in a signal(C) that it is time for visitors to leave(D).=> at 35 Alaska is called(A) the land of Midnight Sun because(B) in summer(C), the sun does not set for near(D) three months.=> nearly IV READING Read the passage and then decide whether the sentences are True(T) or False(F) HOW ENGLISH SPREAD AROUND THE WORLD The English language was used in Britain first and the ovri expanding Biilisli Empire helped to spread the Modern English around the world during the 18 th and 19th centuries This is why many of the countries where English is an offical language were former British colonies, including Canada, Australia, South Africa and the United States Colonialism helped to introduce English to regions like India and parts of Africa, where it continues to be widely spoken Although Hindi is the most widely-spoken language in India today, English remains an official language in the country and is often used in university education, and within the field of politics Officially, just 12 percent of Indian people speak English, with many only speaking it as a second language Nevertheless, the country has an extremely dense population, meaning that this 12 percent cross-section of society exceeds 100 million people As a result, India has one of the largest English speaking populations on the planet Throughout the 20th century, the United Stales emerged as a majm political superpower, especially in the years after World War II Its influence, combined with Hollywood films and the work of the British Broadcasting Corporalion, are credited with the continued spread of the language throughout the century English remains the only official language of the Commonwealth of Nations and is also the recognised official language of Gibraltar, the Falkland Islands and Bermuda By the turn of the new century, English has been the most widely-spoken and written language that has ever existed *colony (n): thuộc địa (Adapted from Lingoda) T F The modern English started to be used worldwide between 1700s and 1800s √ Hindi is the most widely-spoken language in the world √ Both Hindi and English are offical languages in India √ The movie industry in the USA has contributed to the spread of English √ In the new century, English hasn’t existed as the most widely-spoken and written language √ anymore Read the following passage and choose the option (A, B, C or D) that best answers each of the questions below Christmas Day is a holiday in many, but not all, countries Many homes have Christmas trees and other decorations in the weeks leading to Christmas Day Some workplaces hold Christmas parties prior to December 25 th Festive activities include exchanging presents, singing Christmas songs, going to parties It's a special time when children get presents from family, friends and Santa Claus, or Father Christmas Christmas cards are also given or sent out prior to Christmas Day For some, Christmas is an exclusive family affair, while others invite friends to a Christmas buffet or pot luck meal Christmas Day is a public holiday in many countries worldwide, including Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom and the United Slates, Government offices, educational institutions, many businesses and post offices 36 37 38 39 40 18 are closed on this day If you plan to travel with public transport, check with the local transport authority on schedule changes Images of Santa Glaus, also known as bather Christmas, snowmen, reindeer, and candy canes are seen in cards, posters, signs and other printed or marketing material associated wilh the Christmas celebrations, images of baby Jesus, the Christmas star, and other symbols associated with the religious meaning of Christmas are also seen during Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, Other common decorations associated with Christmas are holly and ivy - both arc associated with Pagan festivals as it was customary to decorate with greenery for these festivals (Adapted from Time and date) 41 What is the passage mainly about? A The preparation before Christmas day in some English speaking countries, B The symbols of Christmas in some English speaking countries C The general information about Christmas in some English speaking countries D The reasons why Christmas is popular in some English speaking countries 42 According to the passage, what is NOT one example of festive activities is: A Holding Christmas prior to December 25th B Giving presents to each other C Singing Christmas songs D Going to parties 43 What should people if they want to travel with public transport? A They should cheek with government offices and educational institutions B They should check with the local transport authority on schedule changes C They should cheek with many businesses and post offices D They should check with the public transport drivers before Christmas Day 44 What is another name for Santa Claus? A Father Christmas B Snowmen C Reindeer D Candy canes 45 According to the passage, what are the symbols of Christmas? A Father Christmas, snowmen, reindeer, candy canes, cards, and posters B Father Christmas, snowmen, signs, and baby Jesus C Santa Claus, baby Jesus, and the Christmas star D Santa Claus, snowmen, posters, baby Jesus, and the Christmas star V WRITING Choose the sentence (A, B, C or D) that is closest in meaning to the root sentence or best combines the two given sentences 46 Both French and English are official languages in Canada A In Canada, while French is an official language, English is spoken by more people B In Canada, the official language is not only French, but also English C In Canada, either French or English is the official language D In Canada, neither French nor English is the official language 47 The USA, Canada and New Zealand are all English speaking countries A English is an official language in the USA, Canada and New Zealand B English is spoken widely in the USA, Canada and New Zealand C English is used widely in the USA, Canada and New Zealand D English is very popular in the USA, Canada and New Zealand 48 This is the first time she has been to the United Kingdom A She has been to the United Kingdom for some times before B She has never been lo the United Kingdom before C She has never been to the United Kingdom D She hasn’t been to the United Kingdom 49 People call Alaska the land of Midnight Sun because in summer, the sun does not set for nearly three months A Alaska was called the land of Midnight Sun because in summer, the sun does not set for nearly three months B Alaska is be called the land of Midnight Sun because in summer, the sun docs not set for nearly three months C Alaska is called the land of Midnight Sun because in summer, the sun does not set for nearly three months D Alaska called the land of Midnight Sun because in summer, the sun does not set for nearly three months 50 London has a population of about eight million people A The pollution of London is about eight million people B There are about eight million people living in London C Eight million people are working in London D Eight million people are travelling to London _The end _ UNIT 9: NATURAL DISASTERS A.PHONETICS Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the other three in each question A hour B drought C ought D our A tsunami B tooth C without D typhoon A apology B geography C technology D dragonfly Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the other three in each question A biology B psychology C photography D climatography A volcano B eruption C tropical D apology B VOCABULARY Choose the word or phrase that best completes each sentence below 6.Last year, a terrible storm the rural area of Son La province A struck B did C made D deployed 7.The family succeeded in running out of the house before the walls A damaged B erupted C collapsed D felt 8.The mudslide the entire farm while the farmers were still working onthe farm A collapsed B buried C broke D killed The local people had to move to public shelters after the volcano A erosion B break C eruption D damage 10 The rescue workers set up a camp to aid for the flood victims A provide B call C bring D invest 11 They in a cave when the storm happened A had shelter B had shelters C took shelters D took shelter 19 12.Many villagers were to public shelters to avoid the volcanic eruption A evacuated B given C brought D provided 13 There was a heavy rain which supported to the forest fire A put up B put out C give out D give up 14 After the flood, many people in that village were homeless A put B felt C given D left 15 Despite all the modem technology available to us, we’re still helpless natural disasters A against B to C with D for Choose the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following sentences 16 Volunteers have given out food and blankets to homeless people in the flooded area A properties B aid C helping D technology 17 After the earthquake, his building was used exclusively for the accommodation of the victims A workplace B houses C markets D office 18 By the next morning, several villages around Mount Sinabung were buried in ash and debris A damaged B carried C.covered D.collapsed Choose the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following sentences 19 The winds were so strong that trees, cars and even houses were picked up and carried for miles A stood still B.damaged C.put out D made up 20 We cannot prevent natural disasters, but we can prepare for them A avoid B.stop C.allow D predict C GRAMMAR Choose the word or phrase that best completes each sentence below 21 If the area is hit by the storm, a lot of damage will be A causing B cause C caused D causes 22 Whenever I watch the news on TV, I see places that are or by drought flood - affect C flooded - affecting flooded - affected D flooding – affected 23 _to deal with natural disasters? A Are we prepared C Are we be prepared B Are we prepare D Are we be prepare 24 Many things have been to help the victims of the disaster A done B C doing D be done 25 People left homeless have been taken to sale areas, where temporary accommodation to house them A will built B will be build C will be building D will be built 26 By the time Istarted primary school, I how to ride a bike A had learnt B learn C was learnt D learning 27 He his homework before he went to bed last night A had finished B finish C finishes D was finished 28 I very pleased because I had received a nice present A had been B am C was D have been 29 It was the third time she Canada A has been to B was to C had been to D goes to 30 The rescue workers were very tired because they the villagers to the safe places.(/i'vækjueit/: sơ tán/ di tản) A evacuated B had evacuated C evacuating D evacuate Choose the underlined part that needs correcting in each sentence below 31 I think recent earthquakes(A) and tsunamis (B) just show how unprepare(C)we are to deal with (D) them.=>unprepared 32 It is also (A) important that (B) you put each other(C) an emergency supply kit (D) =>together 33 Although Japan has (A) the most advanced warning system, there had been(B)no early(C) warning for this one and people were not preparing (D) => prepared 34 There wasn't(A) any damage about(B) property in Cua Lo, a coastal (C) town in (D) Nghe An.=>to 35 By the (A) time we arrived (B) at the canyon, it stopped (C)snowing (D).=>had stopped D READING Read the passage and then decide whether the sentences are True(T) or False(F) WHAT IS A TSUNAMI A tsunami is a string of large ocean waves Some people call it a “wave train" or a "tidal wave." Tsunamis, unlike normal ocean waves, are not caused by tides The word tsunami comes from the Japanese Tsunamis are caused by a sudden, large motion on the ocean floor They can be caused by an earthquake under the ocean Sometimes an underwater landslide or volcano is the cause When one of these things happens, the energy passes through the ocean water Just like the ripples from a rock being thrown into a pond, the energy released by one of these motions spreads out in all directions The energy can travel many miles away Tsunamis move at high speeds Most tsunamis happen in the Pacific Ocean In the deep waters, a tsunami may travel 450 miles per hour Out in the ocean, a tsunami may be hard to see As it comes close to shore, its speed slows down The height of the wave builds The tsunami may suddenly rise into a wave ten to one hundred feet high These large waves are a disaster for coastal regions and people living there Tsunami warning networks alert people living along coastlines in the Pacific Ocean When a warning is sounded, people can move away from the coast to higher ground The wavelength can be as long as 150 miles This means the time (wave period) between the giant waves is long, too Giant waves on shore can last for hours or even days after the earthquake or other disturbance (Adapted from Edhelper) T F 36 “Wave train” or “tidal wave” is another term for tsunami 37 Tsunamis often come from Japan √ 38 A tsunami may be hard to see because it may travel 450 miles per hour √ 39 Only people living along coastlines in the Pacific Ocean are alerted with tsunami warning networks √ 40 Big waves on shore can last very long after the earthquake √ √ Read the following passage and choose the option (A, B, C or D) that best answers each of the questions below At the top of the list of the costliest natural disasters in the history of the United States is Hurricane Katrina Hurricane Katrina was the third strongest hurricane ever to hit the U S It affected 90,000 square miles in Louisiana, Mississippi, Florida, and Alabama 20