ENGLISH REVIEW 1

I. PRONUNCIATION
Choose one word whose underlined part is pronounced differently.
Question 1. A. community B. confident C. financial D. reconcile
Question 2. A. childcare B. blind C. integrate D. decisive
Question 3. A. worker B. whom C. interview D. answer
Choose the word which is different from the other in the position of primary stress.
Question 4. A. access B. burden C. campaign D. conflict
Question 5. A. economic B. integration C. development D. transportation
Question 6. A. domestic B. estimate C. statistics D. relation
II. VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR
Choose the best answer to each of the following questions.
Question 7. The ASEAN School Games focus on promoting ASEAN __________ in the youth through school sports.
A. solidity B. support C. solidarity D. agreement
Question 8. We _____ open the lion's cage. It is contrary to Zoo regulations.
A. must B. mustn't C. needn't D. should
Question 9. She strives _____________ a balance between studies and relationships.
A. on B. at C. for D. in
Question 10. Yoga and meditation help to improve the ability to cope _ _ stress and anxiety.
A. about B. with C. for D. on
Question 11. This special school helps students with impairment to learn Braille.
A. visual B. physical C. cognitive D. speech
Question 12. My car keys are possibly in the kitchen.
A. My car keys should be put in the kitchen. B. My car keys cannot be put in the kitchen.
C. I do not know whether my car keys are in the kitchen. D. My car keys might be in the kitchen.
Question 13. When Laura suffered a break-up in her relationship, she saw a/an _____ for advice.
A. assistant B. counsellor C. agency D. service
Question 14. This perfume _____ amazing. I’ll buy it for my mum’s birthday.
A. feels B. sounds C. looks D. smells
Question 15. ____ I first met my girlfriend.
A. It was in London that B. It was in London where
C. It was London that D. It was London which
Question 16. Jame and his father were _____ after an argument.
A. sympathetic B. enthusiastic C. reconciled D. willing
Question 17. My brother only rings home . I wish he would ring our parents more often.
A. in the mood B. at all thumbs C. few and far between D. once in a blue moon
Question 18. Two tablets _____ twice a day to have you recover from the illness quickly.
A. must take B. must be taken C. must have taken D. must be taking
Question 19. “That’s a very nice dress you’re wearing.”
- “___________”

A. I’m glad you like it. B. That’s all right. C. That’s nice. D. You’re quite right.
Question 20. Alice: “What shall we do this weekend ?”
- Carol: “________________________”

A. Went out for dinner. B. Oh, that’s good. C. Let’s go out for dinner. D. No problem.
III. WRITING
Complete the following sentences with the correct forms of words given.
Question 21. Did you take part in the eloquence …………........…..held in our school last week? (COMPETE)
Question 22. I didn’t ask them to help me. They did everything ………........….. . (VOLUNTEER )
Question 23. She felt ………….........when everyone kept looking at her. (EMBARRASS)
Question 24. She had the …………...........to explain things clearly. (ABLE )
Question 25. To our great ………......……, it rained every day of the trip. (DISAPPOINT )
Rewrite these sentences.
Question 26. It started to pour with rain moments after we had started our walk.
⟹ Hardly………………………

Question 27. The countryside is most beautiful in autumn. (Cleft Sentence)

⟹ ……………………………………

Question 28. Vietnamese people celebrate Tet as the greatest occasion in a year. (passive cleft sentence)
⟹ ……………………………………

Question 29. It is better for parents to take time to understand their children.
⟹ Parents …………………………

Question 30. The last time she visited me was five months ago.
⟹ She hasn’t ………………………………

IV. READING
Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
Traditions, saying, beliefs, language, and values are just a few things that make up our culture. Culture is the framework
in which families are structured. It shapes our expectations and ideals. Culture plays a part in the meaning of marriage
and our roles as husbands, wives, children and parents.
Understanding cultural differences and similarities related to marriage is important. Culture affects the roles that spouses
take within marriages, the age at marriage and number of children a couple have, the meaning of divorce, cohabitation
and non-marital childbearing, and the way parents raise children. Understanding how relationships and marriages vary
across cultural contexts, and how they are similar, we will be able to identify the unique ways that marriages and family
life affect people of various cultures. As a result, we will be able to help families and sustain happy marriages.

A cross cultural marriage or similar love relationship can be extremely exciting. The cultural background, visits to the
other country, the language of the country and learning to speak it, the different habits and ways of doing and saying
things that people from other cultures have, are. all very exciting indeed. What of the disadvantages of a cross cultural
marriage or love relationship with someone from another country or cultural background? No matter how much you
love your husband or wife, no matter how high your level of cross cultural awareness, cross cultural communication
and respect for differences. Misunderstanding seems to be unavoidable.

Question 31. The passage is about _________.

A. the effects of cultures on love and marriage B. the definition of culture
C. the role of spouses in the family D. cultural differences
Question 32. The word It refers to _________.
A. culture B. family C. framework D. structure
Question 33. According to the writer, cross-cultural marriage _________.
A. does not have advantages B. does not have disadvantages
C. have both advantages and disadvantages D. does not exist through time
Question 34. According to the passage, which of the following is not affected by culture?
A. The age to get married B. Child-raising
C. How much spouses love each other D. The roles of spouses
Question 35. In cross-cultural marriage, _______ may happen.
A. divorce B. quarrel C. misunderstanding D. separation
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to fill in the blanks.
In the United States, volunteering is (36)______as a good way to give children a sense of community responsibility
and to bring the family together. Volunteerism is (37)______across the United States today because people are trying
to put more emphasis on family togetherness, and they are looking (38)______ways to help young people have a
feeling of hope and satisfaction. It is (39)______that volunteering helps children discover their talents, develop their
skills, and learn about (40)______and problem solving.
Question 36. A. respected B. viewed C. inspected D. showed
Question 37. A. growing B. traveling C. extending D. forming
Question 38. A. on B. of C. for D. at
Question 39. A. regarded B. believed C. concerned D. accepted
Question 40. A. operation B. corporation C. correspondence D. cooperation
V. LISTENING
Listen a talk about “ Being Single” and fill in each blank with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS.
Being single has its (41) . I think it’s (42) single when you’re young. You need to live
and (43) . You also need the freedom to do (44) , when you want. Being single in your twenties gives
you (45) time to go travelling, see the world and experience (46) . Most people like being single in
their twenties and then want to (47) in their thirties. I think being single later in life can be sad. All of your
friends are (48) and people tend to go out and party less. I think being single when you’re old would
be (49) . The longer you stay single, the harder it becomes to settle down. In some countries, people think
you’re strange if you’re single (50) in life.
 ENGLISH REVIEW 2
I. PRONUNCATION
Choose one word whose underlined part is pronounced differently
Question 1. A. technical B. character C. teacher D. chemist
Question 2. A. elegant B. cognitive C. progress D. generation
Question 3. A. afford B. assistant C. date D. comfortable
Choose the word which is different from the other in the position of primary stress.
Question 4. A. solidarity B. cooperation C. opportunity D. popularity
Question 5. A. schedule B. struggle C. deadline D. remind
Question 6. A. protective B. fulfill C. motivated D. priority
II. VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR
Choose the best answer to each of the following questions.
Question 7. When I am in trouble, my close friend is always willing to _____ and gives me some advice.
A. lend an ear B. give me a hand C. keep contact with D. face to face
Question 8. I didn’t think it was you. Your voice _____ strange on the phone.
A. heard B. sounded C. listened D. spoke
Question 9. ____ my parents gave me the fish tank.
A. It was on my birthday when B. It was my birthday on that
C. It was my birthday that D. It was on my birthday that
Question 10. People with ___________ impairment often have difficulty understanding new things and cannot learn
quickly.
A. non-abled B. speech C. cognitive D. hearing
Question 11. We should get ___________ in charity work to help people in need.
A. involved B. involve C. involvement D. involving
Question 12. "Would you like to join our volunteer group this summer?" - "______"
A. Do you think I would? B. I wouldn't. Thank you.
C. Yes, you're a good friend. D. Yes, I'd love to. Thanks.
Question 13. - "Wow! What a nice coat you are wearing!" - "______"
A. Certainly. Do you like it, too? B. I like you to say that.
C. Yes, of course. It's expensive. D. Thanks. My mother bought it for me.
Question 14. There is plenty of money in our account so those cheques _____ to the bank today.
A. needn't be taken B. needn't be taking C. needn't take D. needn't taking
Question 15. The school board would like to inform students that applications for the Singapore Scholarship and the
ASEAN Scholarships for Viet Nam are now .
A. open B. for opening C. opened D. to open
Question 16. In developing countries, there are many children ................. cognitive impairments.
A. with B. in C. of D. about
Question 17. _____ Doing everything on your own without others' help
A. self- esteem B. self- confident C. self-reliant D. self-discipline
Question 18. People with impairments have difficulty climbing stairs.
A. cognitive B. speech C. hearing D. mobility
Question 19. He is working for a big company which provides him with a _____ income.
A. stable B. table C. stabled D. capable
Question 20. You aren’t allowed to take photographs here.
A. You needn’t take photographs here. B. You can’t take photographs here.
C. You don’t have to take photographs here. D. You mustn’t take photographs here.
III. WRITING
Complete the following sentences with the correct forms of words given.
Question 21. We would like to see closer ………..between parents and schools. (COOPERATE)
Question 22. She had the …………..to explain things clearly. (ABLE)
Question 23. Does television have an effect on children’s …………… ? (BEHAVE)
Question 24. The United Nations is an international ……………. . (ORGANIZE)
Question 25. I would like to have a friend who has ……………. . (CONFIDENT)
Rewrite these sentences.
Question 26. The students asked the teacher for his explanation for the problem. (Cleft Sentence)
⟹ …………………………………………

Question 27. The thick fog prevented Nam from going to work. (passive cleft sentence)
⟹ ……………………………………….

Question 28. Teachers don’t allow students to use mobile phone in class.
⟹ Students .................................

Question 29. We haven't seen her since we left university.

⟹ The last time.............................

Question 30. Tear gas was released as soon as the thieves touched the safe.
⟹ No sooner ................................

IV. READING
Read the following passage and choose the best answer.
Becoming independent
Many young people strive to be independent. That means you are able to take care of yourself, and you don't
have to rely on anyone else. However, to live independently, you need a number of life skills in order not to depend on
your parents and older brothers or sisters. One of the most important skills is time management which can help you
build your confidence and self-esteem. With good time management skills, you can perform your daily tasks, including
your responsibilities at school and at home with pleasing results. Moreover, you will not feel stressed when exam dates
are approaching. These skills can also help you act more independently and responsibly, get better grades at school
and have more time for your family and friends.

Developing time-management skills is not as challenging as you may think. Firstly, make a plan for things you
need to do, including appointments and deadlines. Using a diary or apps on mobile devices will remind you of what you
need to accomplish and when you need to accomplish it. Secondly, prioritize your activities. You need to decide which
tasks are the most urgent and important and then, concentrate on these first. This way, you may not be at a loss to
deal with too much work at the same time. Thirdly, develop routines because routines, when established, take less time
for you to do your tasks.

Time management skills are not hard to develop; once you master them, you will find out that they are great keys to
success and you can become independent.

Question 31. What is the main idea of the passage?

A. Young people need a lot of life skills to be independent.
B. Teenagers can have more confidence and self-esteem if they have good time-management skills.
C. Mastering time-management skills can bring many benefits and there are three steps to develop them.
Question 32. Which of the following is not mentioned as benefits of good time-management?
A. Be more confident and self-esteemed. B. Complete the daily tasks with the best result.
C. Get better grades at school and have more time for other activities.
Question 33. How can you prioritise your activities?
A. Make schedule for things you need to do. B. Concentrate on the most urgent and important tasks first.
C. Try to establish routines.
Question 34. What does the word "accomplish" mean?
A. complete B. involve C. duty
Question 35. What is the author's viewpoint on developing time-management skills?
A. It's hard but you can master it well. B. It's very challenging to build.
C. It's easier to master than people think.
Read the text and choose the best answer for each blank.
Viet Nam Assistance for the Handicapped (VNAH) is a non-profit organization (36) ............... in 1991 to assist
people with disabilities in Viet Nam. Its main aim is to help disabled people to overcome their (37) ............... . Some
of VNAH'S programmes (38) ............... technical assistance to clinics and wheelchair factories in the (39) ...............
of high - quality and low - cost wheelchairs.
To (40) ............... disadvantaged people, VNAH has set up the Office of Disabilities Technical Assistance
(ODTA) in Hanoi. In addition, VNAH (41) ............... a programme to support the government in improving activities
benefiting people with disabilities.
In cooperation with the United States Agency for International Development , VNAH is now working
to (42) ............... different Vietnamese agencies. Special attention (43) ............... to providing disabled people with
full access to all facilities and services.
Question 36. A. find B. found C. funded D. founded
Question 37. A. disabilities B. abilities C. disabled D. disablement
Question 38. A. provide B. provider C. provision D. produce
Question 39. A. produce B. product C. production D. productivity
Question 40. A. fund B. assist C. donate D. care
Question 41. A. launches B. launched C. have launched D. has launched
Question 42. A. suppose B. supply C. support D. suppress
Question 43. A. was given B. is given C. are given D. were given
V. LISTENING
Listen to the small talk about “ Being Married” and fill in each blank with NO MORE THAN 3 WORDS.
Getting married is one of the happiest days of anyone’s life. Being married is also full of (44)................. , but there
are also many (45)................. . It isn’t always easy to be married. You have to (46)................. your spouse’s bad
habits and moods forever. You have to (47)................. and compromise on many things from who’s first in the
bathroom in the mornings to where you go on vacation. Of course, being married also has many wonderful sides to it.
You have a (48)................. who will love you forever. You share many wonderful times together and support each
other through (49)................. times. And you grow old together and (50)................. on years of happy memories.
I think being married is great for your soul.
 ENGLISH REVIEW 3
I. PRONUNCIATION
Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest.
Question 1. A. difficulty B. community C. ability D. effectively
Question 2. A. counselor B. decisive C. confident D. discipline
Question 3. A. management B. protective C. respectful D. reliant
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest.
Question 4. A. curfew B. burden C. mature D. curtain
Question 5. A. motivated B. prioritize C. confident D. conflict
Question 6. A. childcare B. blind C. integrate D. decisive
II. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
Complete each sentence with a suitable word below.
caring responsibility household close-knit
willing project supportive mischievous
Question 7. The committee has set up an inner city housing
Question 8. She always helps her mother with chores.
Question 9. The new job means taking on more
Question 10. These children are sometimes but obedient and hard-working.
Question 11. You can phone me whenever you need. I am always to help you.
Question 12. My teacher is a woman.
Question 13. She was very during my father’s illness.
Question 14. The people in my village living in a community.
Error Identification.
Question 15. We believe that (A) students with disabilities (B) should offer (C) support to do (D) the things they
like.
Question 16. The mission of (A) the charity is improve (B) the quality of the lives (C) of people
with mental (D) disabilities.
Question 17. It is (A) in this country where (B) black cats (C) are considered good luck (D).
Question 18. The (A) accident looked seriously (B) but fortunately (C) nobody was injured (D).
Complete the sentences, using the correct form of the words in brackets.
Question 19. This season is very . Millions of viewers have watched it since it first aired. (excite)
Question 20. He was a man and against all forms of violence. (peace)
Question 21. Lan is . She never does the things that she promises. (rely)
Question 22. In 1914, the British ruled India and Gandhi wanted the British to leave India so that the country could
become . (depend)
Question 23. My cousin is but that does not prevent him from doing lots of sports. (able)
III. WRITING
Use suggested words or groups of words to write complete sentences.
Question 24. They / not allow / go out / evening / parents//.
⟹ ………..……

Question 25. I / never attend / such / enjoyable wedding / party before//.

⟹ ……...………

Question 26. He / so ill / he / cannot take / final examination//.

⟹ ………..………

Question 27. Many parents / not let / children / make / decision / future career//.
⟹ …………………

Question 28. I regret / not study / hard / enough / pass / final exam.
⟹ …………………

IV. READING
Read the passage and do the tasks below.
A new hearing device is now available for some hearing-impaired people. This device uses a magnet to hold a detachable
sound-processing portion in place. Like other aids, it converts sound into vibrations. But it is unique in that it can
transmit the vibrations directly to the magnet and then to the inner ear. This produces a clearer sound. The new device
will not help all hearing-impaired people only those with a hearing loss caused by infection or some other problems in
the middle ear. It will probably help no more than 20 percent of all people with hearing problems. Those people who
have persistent ear infections, however, should find relief and restored hearing with the new device.

Question 29. What is the author's main purpose?

A. To describe a new cure for ear infections B. To inform the reader of a new device
C. To urge doctors to use a new device D. To explain the use of a magnet
Question 30. It can be inferred from the passage that .
A. this use of magnet is new B. infections are in the inner car
C. magnets can be dangerous for 80% of people D. the new devices is smaller than the old ones
Question 31. According to the passage, what does the device not do?
A. Transmit sound to the inner ear. B. Help all hearing-impaired people.
C. Produce clearer sound. D. Change sounds into vibrations.
Question 32. The sound-processing unit .
A. is a magnet B. is placed in the middle ear C. helps cure infections D. can be removed
Question 33. The word "relief" in the last sentence means .
A. less distress B. assistance C. distraction D. relaxation
Choose the correct word that best fits each space.
Many parents believe that they should begin to teach their children to read when they are (34)____ more than toddlers.
This is fine if the child shows a real interest but forcing a child could be counter-productive if she isn't ready. Wise
parents will have a (35)____ attitude and take the lead from their child. What they should provide is a selection
of (36)____ toys, books and other activities. Nowadays there is plenty of good (37)____ available for young children,
and of course, seeing plenty of books in use around the house will also (38)____ them to read.
Of course, books are no longer the only source of stories and information. There is also a huge range of videos, which
can reinforce and extend the pleasure a child finds in a book and are (39)____ valuable in helping to increase
vocabulary and concentration. Television gets a bad review as far as children are concerned, mainly because too many
children spend too much time watching programmes not intended for their age (40)____. Too many television
programmes induce an incurious, uncritical attitude that is going to make learning much more difficult.
However, (41)____ viewing of programmes designed for young children can be useful. Just as adults enjoy reading a
book after seeing it serialised on television, so children will pounce on books which (42)____ their favourite television
characters, and videos can add a new (43)____ to a story known from a book.
Question 34. A. scarcely B. rarely C. slightly D. really
Question 35. A. cheerful B. contented C. relaxed D. hopeful
Question 36. A. bright B. thrilling C. energetic D. stimulating
Question 37. A. material B. sense C. produce D. amusement
Question 38. A. provoke B. encourage C. provide D. attract
Question 39. A. properly B. worthily C. perfectly D. equally
Question 40. A. set B. band C. group D. limit
Question 41. A. cautious B. choice C. approved D. discriminating
Question 42. A. illustrate B. extend C. feature D. possess
Question 43. A. revival B. dimension C. option D. existence
V. LISTENING
Listen carefully and fill in each blank with ONE word.
Our teenage years are probably the most (44) of our lives. This is the time we pass from childhood into
adulthood. So many things are happening to us. Our bodies change, our (45) change and our whole life
changes. We have to learn to be (46) , mature and responsible in a few short years. We have to
take (47) , get a job and perhaps start a family. That must come as a bit of a (48) for most
teenagers. Part of all this new independence is teenage (49) . This is probably the most difficult part of
parents’ lives. All those moods and all that sulking. It can put a strain on (50) life. People always think they
really want babies and children; no one ever says “I want a teenager”.
 ENGLISH REVIEW 4
I. PRONUNCIATION
Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest.
Question 1. A. international B. interpersonal C. intelligently D. intellectually
Question 2. A. determined B. examine C. reliant D. medicine
Question 3. A. loneliness B. management C. confident D. protective
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest.
Question 4. A. reaction B. achievement C. matchmaking D. enthusiastic
Question 5. A. advice B. reconciled C. incident D. decisive
Question 6. A. contact B. initiative C. interact D. lifetime
II. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
Choose the best answer to complete each unfinished sentence, substitutes the underlined part, or has a
close meaning to the original one.
Question 7. The sky grew _____ as the storm approached.
A. dark B. darkly C. bright D. brightly
Question 8. People with _____ should be given the same opportunities as non-disabled people.
A. disable B. disability C. disabled D. disabilities
Question 9. We should get _____ in charity work to help people in need.
A. involving B. involvement C. involve D. involved
Question 10. It's time for you to stop relying _______ your parents.
A. on B. in C. at D. for
Question 11. He can be trusted to do the job well. He’s very _______person.
A. confident B. reliable C. irresponsible D. dependent
Question 12. Some parents care a lot about the appropriate behavior when having a meal with other people. That is
why they want to teach their children good from a very early age.
A. table manners B. behave C. attitude D. knowledge
Question 13. You should take initiative and engage your classmates in friendly conversation. The underlined word
has the OPPOSITE meaning to____________.
A. act after other people B. pioneer C. act before other people D. volunteer
Question 14. I have a 9 p.m. _____. I would be punished if I returned home after that time.
A. curfew B. conflict C. relationship D. dating
Question 15. When you are______, look for something to do. It’ll help you _____your trouble.
A. depressing/ to forget B. depressing/forgetting C. depressed/to forget D. depressed/forgetting
Question 16. Students decided to get involved in a event to provide practical help for those in need.
A. help B. charity C. need D. kindness
Question 17. I feel really excited because I _____ with Vicky tomorrow.
A. have got a date B. lend an ear C. break up D. am in a relationship
Question 18. You should appear _______during the negotiation with your partners.
A. relaxing B. relaxedly C. relaxingly D. relaxed
Question 19. I _____ for her two hours, but she _____ yet.
A. am waiting - don’t come B. have been waiting - hasn’t come
C. waited – came D. wait - does not come
Question 20. The last time I went to the museum was a year ago.
A. My going to the museum lasted a year. B. At last I went to the museum after a year.
C. A year ago, I often went to the museum. D. I have not been to the museum for a year.
Error Identification.
Question 21. My mother makes (A) me doing (B) my homeworks so (C) I can't go out (D).
Question 22. The (A) noise on the roof of (B) the trailer woke (C) Bill and Fred up very quick (D).
Question 23. Around (A) the age of (B) sixteen you must (C) make one of the biggest decision (D) of your life.
Question 24. She finds (A) housework bored (B) and doesn't (C) like to stay (D) at home all day.
Question 25. Each (A) nation has (B) many people who (C) voluntary (D) take care of others.
III. WRITING
Rewrite the following sentences using the words given.
Question 26. When did you last see “Gone with the wind”?
⟹ How long ……………………………

Question 27. Dung tried her best to win the first prize. (effort)
⟹ Dung …………………………………

Question 28. It wasn’t Tom in the mall yesterday because he was in the hospital. I’m sure. (can)
⟹ Tom …………………………………

Question 29. This is the first time I’ve been to a Western city.
⟹ I have ……………………………………

Question 30. Nga tried hard to persuade her parents to allow her to join the trip but she failed.
⟹ Nga’s attempt ……………………………

IV. READING
Read the following passage and fill in the blanks with the words below (there is one extra word)
satisfaction freedom pressure choices stress self-esteem
Becoming Independent
The step into adult life can be incredibly exciting, but it also brings with it a whole range of challenges.
The (31) and independence from family can feel great, but it can also be really hard. There are lots of decisions
to make as you figure out what you want to do with your life.
Study… work… money… relationships… partying. There are lots of (32) and decisions to be made. You may be
thinking about leaving home, your career or independent life. Maybe you feel pressure to ‘make something of yourself’
or to be a success. This pressure might be from other people or from within yourself.
Most people will feel some (33) or worry about these things; for others, these added challenges can make life
quite hard and contribute to depression or anxiety.
If you can’t find work or have lost your job or left education early, it brings all sorts of challenges. The most obvious
challenge is having no money. You may feel a sense of failure that can knock your (34) . These changes may
also mean you’re not in regular contact with other people any more.
It’s not just unemployment which can contribute to depression. Lack of job (35) can also play a part. As you’re
figuring out what you want to do work wise, or struggling with your work and social life, you might find that you’re not
actually enjoying the job you chose.
Read the article and answer the questions that follow.
Is There Really a Generation Gap?
According to the results of a survey in USA WEEKEND Magazine, there isn’t really a generation gap. The magazine’s
“Teens & Parents” survey shows that today’s generation of young people generally get along well with their parents
and appreciate the way they’re being raised. Most feel that their parents understand them, and they believe their
parents consider family as the No. 1 priority in their lives. Although more than a third of teens have something in their
rooms they would like to keep secret from their parents, it is usually nothing more harmful than a diary or a CD.
Such results may seem surprising in the context of the violent events that people hear about in the media. Maybe
because of the things they hear, parents worry that their own kids might get out of control once they reach the teenage
years. However, the facts in the survey should make us feel better. The survey shows us that today’s teens are loving
and sensible. They are certainly happier than the angry people in the teenage stereotypes we all know about. True,
some teenagers are very angry, and we need to recognize their needs, but the great majority of teens are not like that
at all.

In contrast to some stereotypes, most teens believe they must be understanding about differences among individuals.
Many of them volunteer for community service with disadvantaged people. When they talk about themselves, their
friends and their families, they sound positive and proud. Generally, these are very nice kids.

Is this spirit of harmony a change from the past? Only a generation ago, parent-child relations were described as the
“generation gap”. Yet even then, things were not so bad. Most kids in the 1960s and 1970s shared their parents’ basic
values.

Perhaps, however, it is true that American families are growing closer at the beginning of this new millennium. Perhaps
there is less to fight about, and the dangers of drug abuse and other unacceptable behavior are now well known.
Perhaps, compared to the impersonal world outside the home, a young person’s family is like a friendly shelter, not a
prison. And perhaps parents are acting more like parents than they did 20 or 30 years ago.

Question 36. According the first paragraph, what did the survey find out about teenagers?
A. They get along well with their parents. B. They appreciate good CDs.
C. They keep secrets from their parents. D. They stay in their rooms.
Question 37. According to paragraph two, parents hear things that make them worry about their own kids. What kind
of things do they hear?
A. stories on the radio B. the violent events in the media
C. funny films on TV D. their teachers’ comments at school
Question 38. What is the stereotype referred to in paragraph 2?
A. Teens are people who recognize their needs. B. Teens are loving and sensible.
C. Teens are much happier than we think. D. Teens are angry people.
Question 39. What is the main subject of paragraph three?
A. Differences between teens. B. Stereotypes about teens.
C. The positive attitude of teens to others. D. Volunteering for disadvantaged people.
Question 40. In what way, according to the writer, are parents today different from they were a generation ago?
A. there is more to fight about B. the dangers of drug abuse are still unknown
C. other unacceptable behaviors are now well known D. a young person’s family is like a prison
V. LISTENING
Listen a small talk about volunteerism and fill in each blank with ONE word.
Being a (41) is one of the best things you can do with your life. It’s a (42) way to help other people.
It’s also very (43) to know that you are not wasting your time and are helping people who need help. Many of
us could and should be out there doing voluntary (44) of some kind. So many volunteer (45) need
extra hands. It really is easy. Just pick up the phone and offer your (46) . I think too many of us settle into a
lazy (47) . We just want to come home and watch TV. Life is much more (48) when you’re a volunteer.
I’ve found it really (49) your eyes to how some people live. It’s sometimes sad to see how the (50) lets
people down, but at least I’m doing my bit.
 ENGLISH REVIEW 5
I. PRONUNCIATION
Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest.
Question 1. A. management B. stimulate C. advertise D. overcome
Question 2. A. attitude B. argument C. relevant D. assistant
Question 3. A. interact B. concentrate C. counsellor D. influence
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest.
Question 4. A. prioritise B. privacy C. strive D. determined
Question 5. A. wisely B. width C. wisdom D. confident
Question 6. A. possession B. discussion C. profession D. decision
II. VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR
Choose a, b, c, or d that best completes each unfinished sentence, substitutes the underlined part, or has
a close meaning to the original one.
Question 7. Regular dialogue and cooperation contribute to the………….. of peace and security in the region.
A. solution B. stability C. maintenance D. integration
Question 8. The ASEAN Security Community (ASC)aims to ensure that countries in the region live at ………with one
another and in a democratic and harmonious environment.
A. peace B. peaceful C. peacefully D. peaceable
Question 9. Since I was a little child, my parents have encouraged me to voice my opinion. The underlined word has
the CLOSEST meaning to__________.
A. take B. lend an ear C. speak out D. make
Question 10. On July 28, 1995, Vietnam became ……….. seventh member of ASEAN.
A. a B. an C. the D. Ø
Question 11. Everyone should act ………… in order to protect our environment.
A. responsible B. responsibly C. responsibility D. irresponsible
Question 12. The population of ASEAN accounts ………… about 8.7% of the world's population.
A. of B. for C. in D. from
Question 13. Teens should have the ability to................loneliness.
A. deal B. look afer C. set up D. cope with
Question 14. The house was very quiet when I…………home. Everybody had gone to bed.
A. got B. get C. have got D. was getting
Question 15. Laos and Myanmar were admitted …………ASEAN in 1997.
A. for B. of C. to D. in
Question 16. He failed to keep her secrets, so she stopped being friends with him. He wished he hadn’t………….her
trust.
A. reconciled B. been in a relationship C. broken up D. betrayed
Question 17. ASEAN also try to solve the problems of ethnic tensions which might lead…………..civil war.
A. into B. away C. off D. to
Question 18. The courses try to get young people to feel...............in applying new skills in order to live independently.
A. sure B. confident C. excited D. interested
Question 19. One of ASEAN's objectives is to help people think about peace and ………….and do something about it.
A. origin B. justice C. statistics D. record
Question 20. Her parents don’t think she should wear flashy clothes every day. The underlined word has the
OPPOSITE meaning to________
A. fashionable B. sparkling C. expensive D. casual
Error Identification.
Question 21. Playing the (A) football and doing (B) sports are excellent ways for (C) disabled children to get
exercise (D).
Question 22. It (A) took (B) me five minutes (C) getting (D) to school.
Question 23. Since (A) I begin (B) school, I haven't had (C) much (D) spare time.
Question 24. When he arrived at (A) the furniture (B) shop, they had been sold (C) the table he wanted (D).
Question 25. I succeeded in (A) to find (B) a job, so my parents didn’t make (C) me go (D) to college.
III. READING
Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage.
Generation gap refers to the difference in the ways of thinking and perception in the people of two different generations
which results in behavioral differences, and sometimes, (26) between them. In other words, it is the difference
in the thinking of the people of older and younger generations that creates the (27) of understanding between
them. The most common example of generation gap is seen in the family between parents and their children. It is not
only because of the gap in age but also because of the way parents (28) to a particular situation.
Advancement technology has led to the generation gap in this modern world. Children tend to spend most of their time
with their digital devices and busy with social media that they do not discuss their problems with their parents. The
Internet (29) solutions to most of the problems that children needn't ask their own parents for
help, (30) the communication and leading to a generation gap.
Generation gap occurs not only between parents and children but also between teachers and students. Students are
likely to enjoy the classes of an open-minded teacher, who shows mutual (31) to the students. The teachers,
who tend to keep their students under unnecessary strict disciplines and practise hard ways to make them obey the
orders, are usually disliked by the students. This narrows minded thinking, especially (32) in the teachers of
the older generation, eventually creates a gap between the students and teachers.
Another difference is the use of technology. Young teachers tend to use more digital devices is class for their lessons
that has a good (33) on the students. Students take more interest and participate actively in the class
discussion. An old teacher has (34) - frequent use of electronic devices that makes lessons boring, which is not
enjoyed by the students and it creates a gap between them.
To (35) the generation gap, parents or teachers must be close to their children. They should show interest and
give time to the children, have open communication, and allow the child to feel free in all the situations.
Question 26. A. opposition B. wars C. conflicts D. sympathy
Question 27. A. lack B. shortage C. failure D. miss
Question 28. A. behave B. react C. change D. experience
Question 29. A. sets B. allows C. shows D. provides
Question 30. A. reduce B. to reduce C. reducing D. being reduced
Question 31. A. respect B. politeness C. benefit D. friend
Question 32. A. watched B. met C. seen D. considered
Question 33. A. impact B. force C. power D. act
Question 34. A. fewer B. more C. less D. much
Question 35. A. give up B. reduce C. make D. leave
Read the following passage and do the tasks below.
Southeast Asian Countries’ PISA Rankings 2012
Once every three years, 15-year-olds from around the world are tested on how well they know their reading, maths
and science. This is called the Programme for International Student Assessment, or PISA for short. It is run by the
Organization for Economic Coopertation and Development or OECD. Over half a million students from 65 countries and
economies took part in PISA 2012. The result of the latest PISA 2012 had been announced on 3 December 2013. Only
five out of ten ASEAN countries participated in PISA 2012. They were Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and
Vietnam.
- Singapore ranked 2nd in maths and 3rd in reading and science;

- Vietnam, entered PISA tests for the first time, ranked 8th in science, 17th in maths and 19th in reading;

- Thailand has been the participant in the PISA tests since 2000. It ranked 47 in science, 48th in reading and 50 in
maths;

- Malaysia got 52th in maths, 53rd in science and 59th in reading;

- Indonesia got 61st in reading and got 64th in maths and science.

Singapore’s 15-year-old students came in the top five in every area. Vietnamese students scored very well on all three
PISA subjects. Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia ranked below average for the 65 countries assessed. The next
administration of PISA is in 2015 and results will be reported at the end of 2016.

ASEAN CORNER by Kru Ekachai (www.aseancorner.blogspot.com)

Question 36. What does PISA stand for?
A. Programme for International Student Assignment B. Programme for International Student Assembly
C. Programme for International Student Assessment
Question 37. How often is the PISA testing held?
A. Every 2 years B. Every 3 years C. Every 4 years
Question 38. What areas are tested on the PISA?
A. Reading, maths and biology B. Reading, maths and science C. Reading, science and geography
Question 39. How many ASEAN countries participated in the PISA 2012?
A. Five B. Six C. Seven
Question 40. Who are the participants of the PISA tests?
A. students B. teachers C. principals
IV. WRITING
Rewrite the following sentences using the words given.
Question 41. It is 2 years since Nam last went to the cinema
⟹ Nam has …………………………

Question 42. You should really speak to your parents when you have problems. (Cleft sentence)
⟹ It…………………………………

Question 43. That he decided to apply for the job surprised all of us.
⟹ His decision………………………

Question 44. Ann was selected to participate in the speaking contest. She was proud.
⟹ Ann was proud …………………………

V. LISTENING
Six people discuss what they prefer, a big family or a small family. Listen carefully and do the tasks below.
Answer the following questions about the interview.
Question 45. Akane thinks big families are good because____.
A. she had a big family B. she had a small family
Question 46. What does Jeff think you learn from a big family?
A. to share everything B. to tell the truth
Question 47. Jeyong thinks big families are interesting _______.
A. because everyone is the same B. because everyone is different
Question 48. Why does Ruth like big families?
A. They are more interesting B. They laugh together
Question 49. What does Simon say about only children?
A. They get a lot of attention B. They get whatever they want
Question 50. Why does Todd think small families are easier?
A. You can live in an apartment B. Big families are expensive
 ENGLISH REVIEW 6
I. PRONUNCIATION
Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest.
Question 1. A. enquire B. enroll C. donate D. donor
Question 2. A. protective B. contribute C. motivate D. priority
Question 3. A. schedule B. struggle C. deadline D. impaired
Choose the word which is pronounced different from that of the others.
Question 4. A. engage B. achievement C. confidence D. permission
Question 5. A. potential B. psychologist C. oppose D. contribution
Question 6. A. initiative B. confidence C. enthusiastic D. tension
II. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
Choose the answer to complete each unfinished sentence, substitutes the underlined part.
Question 7. The ability to be independent comes _____to a person when he grows up.
A. nature B. natural C. naturally D. unnatural
Question 8. There are some specific strategies that are useful in teaching a group which includes students with
physical .
A. lacks B. shortages C. impairments D. deaths
Question 9. Vietnam always desires to work with its partners on the basis of the of respect for
independence, equality and mutual benefit.
A. principle B. maintenance C. community D. stability
Question 10. International programmes should aim to enhance cooperation for peace, and
development.
A. relation B. stability C. maintenance D. solution
Question 11. The two decades of Vietnam's participation in the bloc have seen the country's maturity in .
A. mixture B. combination C. integration D. separation
Question 12. They were finally with each other, after not speaking for nearly five years.
A. reconciled B. persuaded C. interested D. fond
Question 13. In the past years, high growth has enabled Viet Nam to increase people's living standards.
A. pricipal B. stable C. peaceful D. economic
Question 14. I do not mind at all. You _______ apologize.
A. shouldn't B. needn't C. mustn't D. oughtn't to
Question 15. It is Phong’s sense of responsibility makes him successful in his life.
A. who B. what C. which D. that
Question 16. Look! It says “Staff only”. You ________park here.
A. mustn't B. don't have to C. don't need to D. needn't
Question 17. Would you mind giving me a hand _____ cooking?
A. to B. with C. for D. on
Question 18. While her husband was in the army, Janet________ to him twice a week.
A. was writing B. wrote C. was written D. had written
Question 19. I painted my room pink but it looks so bright and shiny! I _________a different color.
A. had to choose B. should have chosen C. must have chosen D. could have been choosing
Question 20. I didn’t think it was you. Your voice sounded ____________on the phone.
A. stranger B. strangely C. stranging D. strange
Error Identification.
Question 21. We all (A) know that (B) we have to work hardly (C) to support (D) the family.
Question 22. It’s (A) high (B) time we (C) should study (D) for the examination.
Question 23. If you make (A) a five-days (B) trip across the Atlantic Ocean, your ship enters (C) a different
time zone (D) everyday.
III. READING
Read the passage, and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each question.
Approximately one in two thousand people in Viet Nam has a significant hearing loss. Students who have been deafened
in early childhood can be very different to students who have lost hearing later in life in terms of educational
disadvantage. For example, their range of vocabulary may be limited, which in turn may affect their level of English
literacy.

Deaf and hard of hearing students can sometimes prefer visual learning strategies. This can be a challenge in an
environment where much essential information is delivered exclusively by word of mouth.

Students with a hearing loss may need to use assistive technology to participate in class. This assistive technology can
be the laptop where software such as Skype can be used to deliver interpreters or captioning. For some it will be in the
form of listening devices. For others, it will be a combination of technology that includes both listening devices and
computer based software.

The impact of hearing loss can cause delays in receiving learning material. Students who need information transcribed
from tape must sometimes wait for a significant period of time for this to happen. This needs to be considered in terms
of developing suitable timelines for the completion of work for each student.
Students with hearing loss may appear isolated in the learning environment. The possibility for social contact and
interaction with other students is often limited, and this isolation or separateness may have an impact on learning.
Participation and interaction in tutorials may be limited. Students who cannot hear the flow and nuances of rapid verbal
exchange will be at a disadvantage.

Question 24. Students who have been deafened in early childhood can be very different to students have lost hearing
later in life because .
A. they have less disadvantage in English literacy B. they have a more significant hearing loss
C. their vocabulary is good enough to affect their level of English literacy
D. they suffer from more difficulty in expressing their ideas
Question 25. Assistive technology can help students with a hearing loss .
A. use software such as Skype to talk to interpreters B. better integrate into the study environment
C. use listening devices and gain their hearing ability D. deliver the captioning in order for them to understand
Question 26. All of the following are true according to the text EXCEPT that .
A. students with hearing impairments prefer visual learning
B. assistive technology is useful to disabled students to follow education
C. deaf students can't complete their tasks in class D. hearing ability may affect the level of language skills
Question 27. Learning environment can have negative impact on deaf students when .
A. they get no help from their friends or little communication
B. they develop suitable timelines for the completion of works
C. they cannot hear the nuisance of rapid verbal exchange
D. interactions in tutorials may be limited in social contact
Question 28. The word “timeline" in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to .
A. a line that shows the time in a day B. a plan which how long things will take
C. a point of time when thing completed D. a device which records the time
IV. WRITING
Complete the sentences, using the correct form of the words in brackets.
Question 29. I got some ................. advice from my teacher. It was really helpful. (use)
Question 30. The …………rate has doubled in the past five years, placing a heavy burden on the national
budget. (employ)
Question 31. He was very ............. about this film because the main character motivated him to be more confident.
(excite)
Question 32. People who volunteer in their community have a personal ............. to the area. (attach)
Rewrite the following sentences using the words given
Question 33. It is not necessary for you to do it now.
⟹ You .........................

Question 34. It was wrong of you to criticize him in front of many people. (should)
⟹ You ……………………………

Question 35. They are going to spend their holiday in China. (cleft sentence)
⟹ It ………………………………

V. LISTENING
Listen to a Love Note to His Girlfriend. And choose Yes or No for each of the following questions.
Question 36. Have they talked on the phone?
Question 37. Have they talked in his house?
Question 38. Does he want to break up with her?
Question 39. Does he want to be with her for a year or so?
Question 40. Do she and he have problems?
 ENGLISH REVIEW 7
I. PRONUNCIATION
Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest.
Question 1. A. confident B. important C. together D. exciting
Question 2. A. curfew B. conflict C. control D. homestay
Question 3. A. charity B. talented C. dominate D. contribute
Choose the word which is pronounced different from that of the others.
Question 4. A. childcare B. privacy C. mature D. elegant
Question 5. A. compassion B. progress C. discussion D. pressure
Question 6. A. achievement B. appearance C. enthusiastic D. initiative
II. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
Choose the best answer to complete each unfinished sentence, substitutes the underlined part.
Question 7. The impact of hearing …………… can cause delays in receiving learning material.
A. missing B. removal C. loss ‫܆‬ D. theft
Question 8. Many volunteers have taken part in our programme since the campaign was launched. The underlined
word has the CLOSEST meaning to_________.
A. introduced B. broadcast C. produced D. instructed
Question 9. ............. is a group of countries or parties with similar political interests.
A. Association B. Motto C. Bloc D. Constitution
Question 10. In developing countries, there are many children ................. cognitive impairments.
A. in B. with C. of D. about
Question 11. .............. is a word or group of words often used in campaigns to attract people's attention.
A. Involve B. Support C. Charter D. Slogan
Question 12. If you are _______, you are capable of doing or deciding by yourself, rather than depending on other
people for help.
A. well-informed B. determined C. self-reliant D. reliable
Question 13. You need to read newspapers and watch the news to keep ________on current topics.
A. reliable B. well-informed C. decisive D. independent
Question 14. He __________ what you have criticized, simply because he was with me at the time.
A. can't have done B. can't do C. mightn't have done D. won't do
Question 15. Oil________ if you pour it on water
A. floated B. float C. will be floated D. floats
Question 16. I have already shopped for food twice this week, so I _________do it today.
A. don't need B. don't have to C. ought not D. must not do
Question 17. We ________English this time last week.
A. learned B. were learning C. have learned D. had learned
Question 18. My father used to _____ me to the zoo when we _____ in the city.
A. take – lived B. taking - were living C. took - had lived D. taking - lived
Question 19. Micheal ______ an actor many years ago.
A. is said to be B. is said to have been C. was said have been D. was said being
Question 20. I can watch TV and play computer games on Sunday because I ……..go to school that day.
A. mustn’t B. shouldn’t C. don’t need D. don’t have to
Error Identification.
Question 21. When conflicts happen (A), we sit together and discuss (B). We need understanding (C) each
other (D) better.
Question 22. Friends advised her to stop (A) doing (B ) the housework (C) because (D) her old age.
Question 23. The (A) heavy rain made it (B) possible (C) for us to (D) have our picnic.
III. READING COMPREHENSION
Read the passage, and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each question.
Mr. and Mrs. Nelson have two children, Lara 10 and Peter is 16. Mrs. Nelson first discovered that Peter was getting into
trouble when school rang her to say that he hadn’t turned up that day, or the day before. She realized right away that
he had been truanting.

Peter's behaviour was causing conflict in the house and Mr. and Mrs. Nelson were both concerned. They had different
views of how they should deal with Peter's behaviour and this led to rows that upset the whole family. They decided to
prevent Peter from going out with hifriends, but this just made him more stubborn and he would continue to miss
school and stay outside his curfew.

Over the coming weeks, family life became more and more difficult. Mr. and Mrs. felt that they could no longer do this
on their own and asked the school to help. The arranged for Peter to talk to someone he trusted, and they made an
agreement for him gradually attending school again. He was also given some time to catch up with the work he had
missed.

As he started to talk it through, Peter realized that he had been unhappy at school for a while. He admitted that he had
felt lonely since his best friend moved away and another group had persuaded him to skip school. As he missed more
and more school, it became harder to go back.

Peter was encouraged to tell his parents how much he missed his friend and that he to spend time with his dad playing
football or fishing. Mr. Nelson thought he had grown out of that a long time ago but was pleased to spend time with
Peter again.

Mr. and Mrs. Nelson tried to notice every day when Peter achieved his goal of attending being on time and remembering
to do his homework. It took a little longer for Peter's friendship to return to normal and Peter has had to learn to prove
himself trustworthy to his parents , but gradually Mr. and Mrs. Nelson are learning to trust Peter again.

Question 24. The conflict in the Nelsons was due to the fact that .
A. Peter had been truanting at school. B. Peter was getting into trouble at school.
C. they paid too much attention to Lara. D. they didn't agree on the solution to Peter's problem.
Question 25. When Mr. and Mrs. Nelson applied severe punishment to Peter .
A. Peter stopped going out with his friends B. it had no effect and made the situation worse
C. he missed his friends and stayed outside his curfew D. the family didn't know how to deal with his behaviour
Question 26. The school applied all the following things to help Peter EXCEPT that .
A. they helped the Nelsons solve the problem on their own B. they agreed to allow him to come back to school
C. they helped him to catch up with his study D. they tried to make his communication with his friends better.
Question 27. The reason why Peter got into trouble was that .
A. it became harder for him to miss school B. he couldn't talk about his problem at home and at school
C. some of his friends had negative impact on him D. he wanted to move away with his best friend
Question 28. The best solution to Peter's problem was that .
A. he went fishing with his dad again B. the school and family have helped and trusted him
C. he could do his homework and go to school on time D. it took him a longtime to have normal friendship again
IV. WRITING
Complete the sentences, using the correct form of the words in brackets.
Question 29. The school also supplies talking book .............. (produce)
Question 30. In addition, Vietnamese .............. massage courses are provided for blind adults in the city. (tradition)
Question 31. Those .............. children have many problems and they really need our help. ( advantage )
Question 32. There are more and more youngsters who are ............... in doing volunteer work ( interest )
Rewrite the following sentences using the words given
Question 33. It was unneccessary for us to work overtime yesterday because we still had a lot of time for our project.
⟹ We ………………………………………

Question 34. Bringing food there was unneccessary because we didn’t know that there were lots of foodstalls there.
⟹ We needn’t ……………………………………

Question 35. Don’t expect that everybody will understand you. It’s unreasonable.
=> It’s …………………………………………

V. LISTENING
Naomi talks about her daily life in middle school.
Answer the following questions about the interview.
Question 36. What grade is she in?
A. 5th B. 6th
Question 37. What subject does she NOT mention?
A. History B. Computers
Question 38. When does she start school?
A. Before 9 B. After 9
Question 39. What does she usually do for lunch?
A. buy her lunch B. bring her lunch
Question 40. What are in roast dinners?
A. meat and vegetables B. pizza and chips
 ENGLISH REVIEW 8
Mark A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose main stress differs from the rest.
Question 1. A. information B. entertainment C. discovery D. scientific
Question 2. A. environment B. particular C. situation D. expectedly
Mark A,B,C or D to indicate the word pronounced differently from the rest.
Question 3. A. enough B. through C. cough D. laugh
Question 4. A. destroy B. etiquette C. vegetable D. infect
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined
part in each of the following questions
Question 5. Around 150 B.C. the Greek astronomer Hipparchus developed a system to classify stars according to
brightness.
A. record B. shine C. categorize D. diversify
Question 6. A bank has promised a donation of $24 million toward the fund for the disabled.
A. connection B. addition C. contribution D. provision
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined
part in each of the following questions.
Question 7. The government is not prepared to tolerate this situation any longer.
A. look down on B. put up with C. take away from D. give on to
Question 8. The US troops are using much more sophisticated weapons in the Far East.
A. expensive B. complicated C. simple and easy to use D. difficult to operate
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to show the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following
questions.
Question 9. I can’t help (A) smile (B) whenever thinking (C) about the time I travelled (D) around Southeast
Asia with her.

Question 10. Some (A) teenagers want (B) expensive clothes, can leads (C) to financial burden on (D) their
parents.
Question 11. My (A) grandfather, who promised giving (B) me a red toy car (C), has been from France (D).
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions
Question 12. Two friends Laura and Maria are talking about Maria's house.
Laura: "What a lovely house you have!"
Maria: "_____"
A. Thank you. Hope you will drop in B. I think so C. No problem D. Of course not, it's not costly
Question 13. For American culture, a parent's most important task is to teach their children ____
A. to have own bedroom B. to join charity C. to eat alone D. to live independently
Question 14 More contacts between non-disabled and disabled people will change attitudes and reduce ____in life.
A. discrimination B. discriminating C. discriminatory D. discriminate
Question 15. At the same time, ASEAN focuses ______ regional peace and stability, and providing opportunities for
its member states to discuss differences peacefully
A. on protecting B. into protecting C. to protecting D. for protecting
Question 16. I’m quite happy to walk. You ………. drive me home.
A. can’t B. haven’t C. needn’t D. mustn’t
Question 17. East meets West aims to provide healthcare, education, clean water and good ____.
A. jobs B. school C. park D. hygiene
Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions.
Welcome to Get Involved! our weekly programme about inspirational young people. Today, I’ll tell you the amazing
story of an outstanding young person with a disability. Nguyen Anh was born with “glass-born disease”, a genetic
disorder causing fragile bones, and had fractured bones over 30 times. She is unable to run around like her friends,
and has to use a wheelchair. Despite her disability, she always has a smile on her face. She believes that she is luckier
than other people with disabilities because she has many supportive friends and teachers.
Nguyen Anh has been interested in singing since an early age. Eager to join Charitable campaigns, she has been using
her talent to perform at Voice of Viet Nam since she was eight. She has taken part in broadcasting radio messages to
rural villagers. She has been honoured by UNICEF as an outstanding child with disabilities. Now, as a Friend of UNICEF
Viet Nam, she continues to inspire others, and use her talent and determination to help children with disabilities.
She became a success when she auditioned for the television show VietNam’s Got Talent. She immediately received
national and international recognition.
Her smile and kind voice will definitely continue to encourage people with disabilities to fulfill their potential. Her inspiring
words are what we would like you to think about. "You can do a lot of things if people believe in you and actually treat
you equally.”
Question 18. The girl has worked with Voice of Viet Nam in ____ to people in countryside.
A. sending out radio messages B. helping child with disabilities
C. inspiring words D. using her talent to perform her voice
Question 19. The program is called ____
A. Vietnam’s Got Talent B. Voice of Viet Nam C. Charitable campaigns D. Get Involved
Question 20. The word “fragile” in the first paragraph refers to ____
A. daily glass B. easily broken C. extremely soft D. quickly break
Question 21. Due to____, UNICEF has honoured Nguyen Anh as an outstanding child with disabilities.
A. her “glass-born disease” B. her smile and kind voice
C. her taking part in charitable campaigns D. her disability
Question 22. The word “determination” is opposite to ____
A. weakness B. purpose C. decision D. failure
Question 23. The lesson we can learn from the story is that everyone can succeed if they are ____
A. honoured by UNICEF B. taking part in charity
C. trusted and treated equally D. encouraged after teachers and friends
Question 24. It can be inferred from the passage that ____
A. there are still many outstanding people B. everybody has ability of working
C. people with disabilities are part of our communities D. no one is disabled
Rewrite the following sentences using the given words
Question 25. You mustn’t use dictionary in the exam room.
⟹ You are……………

Question 26. It is not necessary for you to wear uniform on Tuesday.

⟹ You don’t ……………

Question 27. Harry’s parents didn’t let him buy a motorbike.

⟹ Harry couldn’t get........

Question 28. Her teachers like her because she is always willing to learn. (willingness)
⟹ …………

Question 29. I agreed with him when he suggested that we should take part in more outdoor activities. (suggestion)
à ……………
Listen to the conversation about how to study better and do the exercises to practise and improve your
listening skills.
Put the tips in the order that you hear them.
A. Take away the things that stop you working.
B. Turn off your instant messages.
C. Put your pet outside.
D. Turn off your music.
E. Have something to eat and drink on your desk.
F. Turn off your phone.
Question 30. ...........
Question 31. ..........
Question 32. ..........
Question 33. ..........
Question 34. ............
Question 35. ............
Are the sentences true (T) or false (F)?
Question 36. Tom doesn't know how to start studying.
Question 37. Tom's mum thinks that music helps people study.
Question 38. Tom's mum recommends having a sandwich on the desk.
Question 39. Tom doesn't want to turn off his phone at first.
Question 40. Tom needs the internet to study.
 ENGLISH REVIEW 9
I. PHONETICS
Pick out the word that has the stress different from that of the other words.
Question 1. A. reliance B. independent C. generation D. understand
Question 2. A. viewpoint B. impose C. greenhouse D. conflict
Circle the word which is pronounced differently from the other three.
Question 3. A. thanks B. other C. through D. everything
Question 4. A. carpet B. communicate C. contact D. facial
II. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
Choose the best answer.
Question 5. It’s usually difficult __________a place to park in the city center.
A. to find B. finding. C. to finding D. find
Question 6. Kate: “How lovely your cats are!”
- David: “ _____”

A. Can you say it again? B. I love them, too. C. Thank you, it is nice of you to say so. D. Really? They are.
Question 7. Do you think doing the household chores is the__________ of the women only?
A. responsibility B. responsibly C. responsible D. responsive
Question 8. Do you think Margaret will take the job you offered her?- I don’t know. She seemed_____ in it, however.
A. interesting B. interestingly C. interested D. interest
Question 9. When my parents got divorced my best friend was very ___ and listened to all my problems.
A. amusing B. sympathetic C. enjoyable D. likable
Question 10. Choose the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting.
Tina is always understanding, patient, and sensitive when helping her friends to their problems.
A. understanding B. sensitive C. helping D. to their
Question 11. I’m having so much fun at the party, but I___ go home now to revise the grammar points for my English
test tomorrow.
A. ought B. would better C. must D. should
Question 12. Were you getting _______ well ____ your schoolmates when you were at Primary school?
A. with/ on B. about/ on C. of/ with D. on/ with
Question 13. Helen has promised to watch and care for the baby while we go to the movies.
A. to be in care of B. to take off C. to take away D. to take care of
Question 14. Lucy: “__________”
Susan: “Sounds great!”

A. What do you think of this piano? B. Susan, how about a cup of coffee after work?
C. What a beautiful sound! D. In my opinion the sound is so perfect.
Question 15. Julius Caesar did not conquer Britain but instead stayed a few weeks, took some hostages, and___
A. before returning to Boulogne B. then to Boulogne
C. he returned to Boulogne D. returned to Boulogne
III.READING
Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C, or D) that best fits each space in the following passage.
To many people, their friends are the most important in their life. Really good friends always (16)____joys and sorrows
with you and never turn their backs on you. Your best friend may be someone you have known all your life or someone
you have grown (17) ___with.
There are all sorts of things that can (18)____about this special relationship. It may be the result of enjoying the same
activities and sharing experiences. Most of us have met someone that we have immediately felt relaxed with as if we
had known them for ages. However, it really takes you years to get to know someone well (19)___to consider your
best friend.
To the majority of us, this is someone we trust completely and (20)___understands us better than anyone else. It's
the person you can tell him or her your most intimate secrets.
Question 16. A. give B. have C. share D. spend
Question 17. A. on B. in C. through D. up
Question 18. A. cause B. provide C. result D. bring
Question 19. A. so B. enough C. such D. too
Question 20. A. whose B. which C. whom D. who
Read the passage and choose one correct answer for each question.
PARENTS’ DREAMS
Parents often have dreams for their children’s future. They hope their children will have a better life than they had.
They dream that their children will do things that they couldn’t do.

Parents who come to the U.S from foreign countries hope their children will have better education here. They think
their children will have more career choices and more successful lives. They make many sacrifices so that their children
will have more opportunities. They think their children will remain close to them because of this. Some children
understand and appreciate these sacrifices and remain close to their parents. However, other children feel ashamed
that their parents are so different from other Americans.
Question 21. Parents often dream of ___
A. their children’s making a lot of money in the future B. one day living on their children’s money.
C. one day seeing their children become famous people D. a bright future for their children.
Question 22. The word career in line 4 is closest in meaning to ___
A. education B. profession C. travel D. subject
Question 23. Parents who come home from U.S from foreign countries hope that their children_____
A. become successful directors. B. will have a lot of careers.
C. will make a lot of sacrifices. D. will have more opportunities for good education.
Question 24. Parents think their children will remain close to them because___
A. they give their children a lot of money. B. they are living in a foreign country.
C. they know their children will be successful in the future. D. of the sacrifices
Question 25. The word close in line 6 is closest in meaning to ___
A. kind B. helpful C. friendly D. dear
IV. LISTENING
Listen to the radio interview about high-achieving teenagers and do the exercises below.
Circle the best option to complete these sentences.
Question 26. Many famous and successful teenagers have ... .
A. used new technology B. worked from an early age C. been inspired by YouTube videos
Question 27. Justin Bieber started off ... .
A. singing with R&B star Usher B. sending videos to talent scouts C. posting videos on YouTube
Question 28. Some people say Justin Bieber is the most influential person in the world because ... .
A. he has had so many number one songs B. he has so many followers on Twitter
C. he is friends with Barack Obama
Question 29. A negative consequence of fame for Justin Bieber is ... .
A. he has very little privacy B. people get bored of hearing about him C. people criticise his appearance
Question 30. Tavi Gevinson started a fashion blog ... .
A. when she was 11 years old B. when she was in 11th grade C. in high school in 2011
Question 31. “Rookie” means ... .
A. a beginner B. a fan C. someone who is bad at something
Question 32. Style Rookie ... .
A. allowed readers to post pictures of themselves B. soon had a lot of readers C. was noticed by Karl Lagerfeld
Question 33. When some people didn't believe her age, Tavi ... .
A. was sad and angry at first B. decided to attack them in returnC. completely ignored them and continued working
Question 34. Tavi employs ... .
A. only teenagers B. writers and photographers of all ages C. a very small group of people
Question 35. Louise thinks
A. it’s difficult for Tavi to have a normal life B. there’s more pressure when you are a writer
C. there’s more pressure when you are a performer
V. WRITING
Rewrite the following sentences, beginning as shown.
Question 36. I am happy that I work for the school library
I am delighted..............................

Question 37. Mr. Nam himself gave me this book yesterday.

It ………………………………

Question 38. I’m always nervous when I travel by air.

Travelling.....................................

Choose one of the stories below. Use the ideas to write an online posting of 100 words.
1 Story - parents work late on weekdays and most weekends; alone at home with the housemaid or tutor;
feeling lonely

Wish - parents to spend more time with you

2 Story - friend confided a secret to you; you failed to keep it secret; told to other people; friend broke up
with you; tried to apologise; your apology not accepted; feeling regretful

Wish - friend to forgive you; become friends again

 ENGLISH REVIEW 10

I. PHONETICS
Choose one word whose underlined part is pronounced differently
Question 1. A. different B. interest C. evening D. prefer
Question 2. A. mutual B. question C. confidential D. future
Choose one word whose stress pattern is different from others
Question 3. A. respect B. viewpoint C. wheelchair D. nuclear
Question 4. A. celebrate B. disabled C. barrier D. poverty
II. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
Choose the best answer to complete the following sentences
Question 5. I _____ be delighted to show you round the factory
A. ought to B. would C. might D. can
Question 6. The situation looks_______. We must do something.
A. good B. well C. bad D. badly
Question 7. Have you heard about John? He has broken _____with his girlfriend.
A. down B. out C. into D. up
Question 8. In case of emergency, you have to act very _____
A. decision B. decisiveness C. decisive D. decisively
Question 9. _______ you usually feel _____before an examination?
A. Are/ nervous B. Do/ nervously C. Do/ nervous D. Are/ nervously
Question 10. It is important that the disabled _____to integrate into learning environment like the normal ones.
A. be helped B. are helped C. is helped D. will be helped
Give the correct form of the words in the brackets
Question 11. These volunteers mainly provided services and help for children with cognitive ___ (impair).
Question 12. You must believe in your own ability and have ____ (confident) in yourself to be __(success).
Question 13. In what way do parents keep their children _____ (motivate)?
Give the correct tenses and forms of the verbs in the brackets
Question 14. The president doesn’t mind (attack)……………..by the press.
Question 15. The situation (recently/ change)………………
Question 16. How did you break your leg? - I (fall)………off the ladder when I (put)……..up the curtains.
Question 17. His doctor advised him (go)… ………..……to bed early.
Question 18. The little boy hopes (take)…………………to Disneyland Park on his birthday.
III. READING
Read the passage and choose the best answers
In many aspects of life, effective communication skills are extremely important. With good communication skills, people
can enjoy better interpersonal relationships with friends and family. The following are some guides that can help you
improve your communication skills.

Learn to listen
Listening is not the same as hearing; you should learn to listen not only to the words being spoken but also how they
are being spoken and the non-verbal messages sent with them. You shouldn't think about what to say next while
listening; instead clear your mind and focus on the message being received. Your friends, colleagues and other
acquaintances will appreciate your good listening skills.
Try to understand other people's emotions
To understand other people's emotions, you should be sympathetic to other people's misfortunes and congratulate
them on their achievements. To do this, you need to be aware of what is going on in other people's lives. It's crucial to
maintain eye contact and do not be afraid to ask others for their opinions as this will help to make them feel valued.

Encourage
It's advised that you offer words and actions of encouragement, as well as praise, to others, which make other people
feel welcome, valued and appreciated in your communications. If you let others know that they are valued, they are
much more likely to give you their best. You should also try to ensure that everyone get involved in an interaction or
conversation by using effective body language and open questions.

Question 19. What is the best title for the passage?

A. Benefits of owning effective communication skills B. Ways to improve communication skills
C. Behaviours of a good listener D. How to understand other people’s emotions
Question 20. Why are effective communication skills important in our lives?
A. They help us enjoy a calm state of mind. B. They help us catch people's attention.
C. They help us build good interpersonal relationships with others.D. They help us improve our communication skills.
Question 21. What should listeners do while someone is speaking?
A. Listen attentively to what is being spoken and how it is delivered.
B. Not listen to the words spoken but learn how they are spoken.
C. Think of what should be spoken next.
D. Only pay attention to the words being spoken, not the non-verbal messages sent with them.
Question 22. According to the writer, what is the way to feel other people's emotions?
A. We should show sympathy for other people's bad luck.
B. We should express congratulations on other people's success.
C. Ask others about their emotions. D. Both A and B are correct.
Question 23. What should we do to involve everyone in an interaction or conversation?
A. Discourage them through words and actions. B. Use body language and open questions.
C. Let others feel valued and appreciated. D. Make others feel welcome in your communication
Read the passage and choose the best option to fill in each blank.
An important part of being an adult is becoming more independent from your parents. _____(24)_____ independent,
you'll need to focus on your living situation, your financial resources, your budgeting behavior and possibly how you
interact with your parents in your day-to-day life.
Make sure you are living somewhere other than your parents' house or in a residence that your parents have paid
____(25)____. If you want to be independent and make your own decisions about how you live, you will need to
obtain your own housing that is completely separate from your parents both physically and financially.
One of the main challenges in becoming independent as an adult is acquiring a sufficient income to allow you to live
without the financial ____(26)____of your parents. This can be particularly difficult if you are still a university student,
but it is not impossible. Seek scholarships and part-time jobs. If you are ___(27)____ a student, find employment that
offers a salary that can cover your expenses. Avoid relying on your parents as the first option for help of any kind.
Although your parents will always be an important source of social support in your life, your parents should not be the
first people you approach with requests for help, or requests for financial assistance. This means that you may never
ask your parents for help again, it just means that as an independent adult, there should be ___(28)____ sources of
support within your life that you can turn to when necessary.
Question 24. A. to becoming B. becoming C. to become D. become
Question 25. A. to B. of C. at D. for
Question 26. A. assist B. assistance C. assistence D. assisted
Question 27. A. no longer B. not longer C. no long D. any longer
Question 28. A. other’s B. others C. another D. other
IV. WRITING
Each sentence has one mistake. Find and circle it.
Question 29. My boss doesn’t allow (A) me using (B) the (C) telephone for (D) private calls.
Question 30. Generation gap (A) should be solved (B) by (C) mutual understanding (D).
Question 31. It was (A) at (B) the tower where (D) we met each other (A).
Question 32. Although Mark is an (A) independent boy, his parents seem (B) to be (C) overprotective for (D) him.
Rewrite the following sentences
Question 33. You are not allowed to wear casual clothes to school. (must)
⟹ You ……………………………
Question 34. My secretary sent the bill to Mr. Harding yesterday. (cleft sentence in the passive)
⟹ ……………………………
Question 35. Tom and Jerry haven’t talked to each other for 2 years.
⟹ The last time…………
V. LISTENING
Are the sentences true or false?
Organising your time
Question 36. The Pomodoro Technique was invented in the 1980s.
Question 37. Students and workers can use the technique.
Question 38. The technique is a bit complicated to use.
Question 39. You need to break down your tasks into smaller sections.
Question 40. Each break is called a ‘pomodoro’.