TEST 2

A. PRONUNCIATION
Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of
the rest.
1. A. dumb B. blind C. comb D. bomb
2. A. charity B. Christmas C. character D. architect
3. A. volunteer B. slow C. donate D. only
4. A. physical B. library C. voluntary D. deny
5. A. impairments B. talents C. physical D. various
B. VOCABULARY
1. Choose one suitable word from the box to complete each sentence.
disrespectful fund-raising charity Non-disabled overcame
1. He eventually _ overcame
____ his disability to achieve some business success.
2. It is_ disrespectful ____ when we use words like “deaf’ or “dumb” to refer to people
with disabilities.
3. Some of my classmates are preparing to participate in __ fund-raising ___
performances.
4. They have no money and are forced to live on ___ charity __
5. _ Non-disabled ____ people used to think that people with disabilities always need
to be looked after.
II. Choose A, B, C, or D that best completes each unfinished sentence or has
the same meaning as the underlined part.
1. The new law allows school districts to spend more money on less _____ children.
A. advantageous B. disadvantageous C. advantaged D. disadvantaged
2. A bank has promised a donation of $24 million toward the disaster fund.
A. connection B. addition C. provision D. contribution
3. Schools in remote areas need_____ to help children read and write.
A. volunteers B. pioneers C. engineers D. innovators
4. 50% of all cases of_____ loss is believed to be caused by that noise.
A. hear B. ear C. hearing D. earing
5. “A gift for everyone!” is the campaign_____
A. speaking B. slogan C. talk D. saying
C. GRAMMAR
I. Choose the best answer A, B, C or D for each of the following sentences.
1. Nam has supported the campaign_____
A. for 2 months ago B. since 2 months C. for 2 months D. since last month ago
2. She frequently volunteers_____ extra work because she really likes her job.
A. to B. for C. with D. in
3. An anonymous person donated many educational toys_____ learning languages.
A. on B. at C. for D. to
4. A(n) _____ person has a lot of energy and is very active.
A. energy B. energize C. energetically D. energetic
5. Volunteers try to make this Christmas _____ for children with disabilities.
A. forget B. forgettable C. unforgettable D. unforgettably
6. They give care and comfort _____ disadvantaged children.
A. for B. to C. on D. at
7. The campaign provided disabled people_____ opportunities to take part in sports with
professional coaches and health care workers.
A. to B. with C. for D. in
8. Since the campaign was launched, more volunteers_____ part in the programme.
A. have taken B. took C. have been taken D. was taken
9. Nguyen Phuong Anh _____ by UNICEF as a global outstanding child with a disability
in 2013.
A. was honored B. has been honored C. honored D. has honored
10. The most important thing is that the society’s attitudes _____ people with disabilities
have changed.
A. in B. on C. for D. towards
II. Identify one underlined word or phrase that must be changed for the
sentence to be correct.
1. Volunteers will be (A) trained and placing (B) according to (C) the current needs
(D).
2. Last month, the Youth Union in (A) our school had a meeting and have decided (B)
to start a voluntary campaign to (C) collect (D) wastes in the neighborhood areas.
3. These days, voluntary (A) work became (B) more popular to (C) teenagers than
(D) ever before.
4. Volunteers lend a (A) hand to the community by (B) helping those who (C) have
affected (D) by Agent Orange.
5. CARE and Oxfam are (A) among many organizations (B) that are trying to find a
solution for (C) the problem of world hunger (D).
D. READING
Read the following passage and choose the best option A, B, C or D to each
question.
The Save the Children Fund, commonly known as Save the Children, is an international
non-governmental organization that promotes children’s rights, provides relief and helps
support children in developing countries. It was established in the United Kingdom in
1919 in order to improve the lives of children through better education, health care, and
economic opportunities as well as providing emergency aid in natural disasters, war, and
other conflicts.
In addition to the UK organization, there are 29 other national Save the Children
organizations who are members of Save the Children Alliance, a global network of
nonprofit organizations supporting local partners and the Children International in over
120 countries around the world.
The save the Children promotes policy changes in order to gain more rights for young
people especially by enforcing the UN Declaration of the Rights of the Child. Alliance
members coordinate emergency-relief efforts, helping to protect children from the
effects of war and violence. Save the Children has general consultative status with the
United Nations Economic and Social Council.
Questions:
1. The word “established” in paragraph one means
A. approved B. built C. made up D. set up
2. How many members does Save the Children Alliance have?
A. 29 B. 30 C. 31 D. 32
3. Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE according to the passage?
A. Save the Children International is a global network of profitable organizations.
B. Save the Children’s missions are to promote children’s rights, provide relief and help
support children in developing countries.
C. Save the Children helps people from natural disasters, war, and other
conflicts.
D. Save the Children supports local partners in over 120 countries around the world.
4. The main idea of the text is ______
A. Save the Children’s History B. Save the Children’s organizational structure
C. Save the Children’s missions D. Save theChildren’s existing problems
5. Save the Children helps children to _______
A. avoid the effects of war and violence
B. be provided with emergency aid in natural disasters, war, and other conflicts.
C. have better education, health care, and economic opportunities
D. All are correct.