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TIẾNG ANH – FRIENDS PLUS REVIEW (UNITS – 4) – TEST I PRONUNCIATION Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others? A wave B danger C label D yacht Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others? A bite B club C climb D label Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others? A typical B newspaper C canyon D underground Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others? A caterpillar B spectacular C participate D Australia II Choose the answer (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space in each question This chapter deals mainly food security and agricultural development in sub-Saharan Africa A to B for C with D about Rachel Ridley enjoys her own when she is travelling, but she is still looking for partners to join her journey around the world A company B factory C pharmacy D bakery You’d better have a shower a bath to reduce the amount of water you waste A in case of B because of C in spite of D instead of form when wind blows sand into a sheltered area behind an obstacle A Valleys B Dunes C Caves D Falls One of the main advantages of underground is that less space is required to achieve the same level of productivity A farm B farms C farmer D farming 10 Jennifer the bedroom It looks lovely A has been redecoratingB has redecorated C is going to redecorate D is redecorating 11 Which one is incorrect? A She’s read 10 books this summer B An email has been written to you by Sam C Tennis has been being played for an hour D Jackie has been working for Google for 10 years 12 You are interested in protecting the environment, ? A aren’t you B are you C you D don’t you 13 Don’t forget to check the fridge, ? A shall we B you C is it D will you 14 Phoenix: “ ” – Mandy: “Let’s get that one, then.” A It’s only $30 B I’ve been busy C I love it, too D How much is it? III Look at each sign or notice Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) that matches its meaning 15 On which item can you see the logo? A recyclable containers at home B packages made from recycled material C plastic bottles that can’t be recycled D wood products from well managed forests 16 What will happen from 15 September? Snow Valley CLOSED due to winter storm and blizzard Re-opens 15 September Early-bird special: 35% OFF A The resort will be struck by winter storm B Snow Valley will close for maintenance C Tourists will get a discount for early booking.D Tourists must take guided tours IV Read the following and as directed One of the essential high-tech products to promote the green movement is the multi-functional solar lamp Powered by the energy of the sun, the LED lamp fits to several needs in multiple usages including lighting, warning in accidents or natural disasters and killing pests It is integrated with basic features of an ultra-modern gadget: light yet robust, portable and waterproof; therefore, it is suitable for outdoor activities The biggest advantage is the ability to be used in places without direct sunlight The lighting time runs between 18 and 24 hours on a full battery charge so that the lamp can run all night after a day of average sunlight True/False Questions: 17 The light is designed only for lighting A True B False 18 The light runs on petroleum A True B False 19 The light is suitable for activities in the open air A True B False 20 The long lighting time is the lamp’s key strength A True B False Choose the correct answer to each question: 21 What is not mentioned as a characteristic of the lamp? A weighing a lot B easy to carry C not likely to break D not damaged by water 22 What can be inferred about the passage? A The green movement has increasingly become popular in Viet Nam B The lighting can be chosen as flashing or stable light from type options C The item helped prevent natural disasters in the past D Fully charged, the lamp can be used on a cloudy day V Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits each blank space in the following passage APPLE LEATHER With the hope of replacing animals skins and saving natural (23) that are running out, Alberto Volcan, an Italian inventor, (24) up with the idea of creating an eco-friendly material, that is, apple leather Unlike synthetic material made from (25) fuels, apple leather is a bio-based material coated onto a cotton and polyester canvas The resultant fabric is durable but soft, (26) is perfect for hardwearing small accessories What makes apple leather special is that it is made from the apple waste In most cases, the apple pomace and peel in the fruit juice and confectionery industry ends (27) in landfills Recycling the waste (28) the CO2 impact significantly compared to artificial leather 23 Choose the correct answer A colours B measures C resources D ingredients 24 Choose the correct answer A putB came C threw D went 25 Choose the correct answer A fossil B nature C solar D gasoline 26 Choose the correct answer A that B which C what D why 27 Choose the correct answer A up B by C off D with 28 Choose the correct answer A reuses B resumes C renews D reduces VI Supply the correct form of the word given in each sentence 29 The government is trying to as many reforestation projects as possible with an aim to plant billions or trillions of trees (MATERIAL) 30 ecosystems release only small quantities of nitrate in streams (POLLUTE) 31 Oscar has a passion for recycling He loves spending his leisure time separating and packaging rubbish into different categories (CONSUME) 32 The living room was furnished with antiques (EXPENSE) 33 skills are the ability to identify problems, brainstorm, analyze answers and implement the best solutions (SOLVE) 34 A frequent source of in the office is the seat I wish it would be replaced by a beanbag chair (COMFORTABLE) VII Rearrange the groups of words in a correct order to make complete sentences 35 minimize the effects / that measures / of global warming / It’s important / be taken to _ 36 an exploratory expedition / It’s / up the Amazon / my dream / to go on _ VIII Rewrite each of the following sentences in another way so that it means almost the same as the sentence printed before it 37 Being able to hold your breath for a long time is what you need to play underwater hockey (MUST) In order _ 38 Is the electronic skateboard used to get to school more quickly? (FOR) Can we _ 39 Why is eating insects a good idea? I don’t know why _ 40 You have lost your door key twice This is TEST I PRONUNCIATION Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others? A crystal B island C waste D insect Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others? A teenage B beach C leave D ocean Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others? A pesticide B coconut C plantation D skydiving Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others? A inspiration B automatic C evaporation D ecologica II Choose the answer (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space in each question What’s the longest time you’ve been from home? A on B into C away D out of Coconut oil for hair is a really item for ladies A should-have B can-have C must-have D may-have We in Egypt to visit Abu Simbel temples A carried on B stopped off C sailed around D hiking across The next talk show will be about how to inspire others to their dreams A have B run C see D live The permanent to environmental pollution lies in purification of human conscience A news B advantage C ecology D solution 10 The idea of eating insects is not new In fact, Asian and African people A already B just C yet D still 11 Have you been speaking Japanese recently? A a lot B a lot of C lot of D lots 12 How equipment we need for underwater hockey? A much B many C little D few 13 Barbara a parachute jump because she is scared that she’ll be unable to open the parachute A has never done B never did C has never been doing D never does 14 Jason: “Have we got any peaches?” – Bean: “ ” A I want to make a cake.B.There are three in the bowl.C How about eggs?D What you think? III Look at each sign or notice Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) that matches its meaning 15 What does the sign mean?A Do not park your car here! B Do not enter this private area C Do not spray pesticides here! 16 What does the message say? D Do not drink water in the river! A Alice’s flight will arrive three hours later than scheduled B Alice is going to return to her country from Bali C Alice should arrive at check-in at least three hours before departure D Alice is not allowed to wait in the lounge because her flight is delayed IV Read the following and as directed For adrenaline junkies, the thrill of zorbing goes beyond description It was invented and developed by two New Zealand friends, Andrew and David Akers, in 1994 Since then, the sport has become popular among visitors to New Zealand and available in other countries worldwide including the US, Australia, Canada, UK and India I still recall the first time I and my friend gave it a try The cool thing about zorbing is that you can it alone or with other people, so we decided to it together At first, neither of us managed to stay upright very long Then, we began sliding about inside the ball when the ball dived off the hill I was on my back for most of the ride It was like what I’d imagine being inside a washing machine We were so excited that our laughter echoed inside the ball To my relief, the two of us had plenty of room and didn’t collide into each other At the end of the ride, the assistant titled the zorb and we stepped out of the ball We began talking it over, swapping stories of whose feet got soaking wet during the ride For me, zorbing was amazing It might be worth a 17-hour flight back to New Zealand just to it again True/False Questions: 17 The history of zorbing dates back to the early 1990s 18 You are not allowed to go zorbing in pairs 19 The author could stand up till the end of the ride 20 Staying inside the zorb was like being in a washing machine Choose the correct answer to each question: 21 What does the word “it” in the first paragraph refer to? A thrill B zorbing C description D New Zealand 22 What can be inferred from the passage? A The activity is not so popular in European countries.B The author went for a solo zorbing ride C The author hurt herself during the ride D The author hopes to try zorbing again V Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits each blank space in the following passage Technology has become an (23) part of our lives and has given us significant advantages Social media is typical of a high-tech product It (24) a platform for businesses to build their brands and engage with customers Through social networking sites (25) Facebook and TikTok, many companies find it easy to promote their products and convince their users to make a (26) Moreover, online platforms allow them to get valuable feedback so (27) they can improve their products and services Lastly, using social media helps companies stay competitive in the current market by reaching a wider (28) 23 Choose the correct answer A useful B integral C irrelevantD impossible 24 Choose the correct answer A offers B supplies C provides D affords 25 Choose the correct answer A with B for C as D like 26 Choose the correct answer A bargain B discount C coupon D purchase 27 Choose the correct answer A that B as to C long D if 28 Choose the correct answer A spectator B reviewer C audience D publicity VI Supply the correct form of the word given in each sentence 29 The whole family pitches in to make pizza from scratch, with all their favorite toppings (HOME) 30 How did you your friends to try fried caterpillars? (PERSUASION) 31 Fungi play a vital role in decomposing dead material and the nutrients to make them available for the growth of other plants (RECYCLE) 32 With more colours than most 4K televisions, this series is a immersive dream machine capable of generating over a billion intense colours (POWER) 33 SEA Games brings together more than 12,000 from 11 countries, taking part in 38 sports from May 5-17 in the capital city of Phnom Penh (PARTICIPATE) 34 At night, lights twinkle in villages across the valley of the Kings (DISTANCE) VII Rearrange the groups of words in a correct order to make complete sentences 35 by dangerous pesticides / farmers can / working long hours / get harmed / As a direct consequence of _ 36 worn out now / hiking across the jungle / as they have been / All the crew members are / all day _ VIII Rewrite each of the following sentences in another way so that it means almost the same as the sentence printed before it 37 I started travelling around the world years ago I’m still on the way to explore the world (FOR) I 38 Natural resources are being used up (OF) We 39 Is it necessary for them to be fitter to play soccer? (SHAPE) Do they _ 40 Rugby is a ball game It is popular in New Zealand (Use relative clause) Rugby is I Pronunciation (1-4) Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others? A activist B music C anosmic D blind Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others? A sensation B sense C smell D resident Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others? A anosmic B irregular C connection D flavour Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others? A resident B company C sensation D hopeful II Choose the answer (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space in each question (5-14) I (live) in this city for five years A had lived B lived C live D have lived I (not eat) sushi before A did not eat B ate not C have not eaten D had not eaten He (work) at that company from 2010 to 2015 A worked B work C had worked D has worked An is someone who works actively to bring about social or political change A activist B anosmic C alpaca D blind We (not see) each other since last year A had not seen B seen not C have not seen D did not see 10 What you like to in your free time? A I have three siblings B It's a sunny day today C I enjoy reading books and playing video games D My favourite colour is blue 11 I cannot smell anything because I am .A hearing B deaf C touch D anosmic 12 The sense allows us to perceive objects by touching them A smell B touch C taste D sight 13 She (just/buy) a new car.A has just bought B just bought C had just bought D just buy