ĐỀ KIỂM TRA 21/03/2024
I. Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others’.
1. A. choose B. look C. spoon D. food
2. A. again B. company C. woman D. villager
II. Pick out the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the others.
1. A. lifestyle B. native C. diet D. unique
2. A. promise B. pronounce C. maintain D. behave
III. Choose the correct answer A, B, C, or D to complete each sentence.
1. Technology has improved our lifestyles and has provided us with opportunities to enjoy more
_____ time.
A. freedom B. leisure C. vacation D. hobby
2. There are different types of street food among regions and _____ around the world.
A. cultures B. traditions C. customs D. habits
3. The increase in obesity is a result of poor diet and a(n) _____ lifestyle.
A. health B. healthy C. unhealthy D. active
4. How did people in the past _____ their food when there were no refrigerators?
A. have B. make C. keep D. cook
5. _____ a healthier lifestyle means lowering your risk of developing many illnesses.
A. Living B. Making C. Getting D. Letting
6. It is considered _____ to turn up for dinner on time in Tanzania: you should be 15 minutes late
A. polite B. modern C. suitable D. rude
7. If you stay awake all night, you _____ very tired tomorrow.
A. are B. were C. will be D. would be
8. With _____ technology, we will be able to have smaller and smaller computers
A. traditional B. native C. social D. modern
9. _____ something unexpected happens, we will have our exams in late May.
A. Therefore B. Although C. Because D. Unless
10.- “Can we try the street food in Ho Chi Minh City?”
- “_____”
A. Thank you B. Certainly C. Why so? D. Can we?
IV. Read the passage and choose the correct answer A, B, C, or D to each of the questions.
Like many countries, Britain has serious environmental problems. In 1952, more than 4,000
people died in London because of the smog. The government introduced new laws to stop smog
from coal fires and factories and the situation improved a lot.
Today, London is much cleaner but there is a new problem: smog from cars. In December 1991,
there was very little wind in London and pollution increased. As a result, about 160 people died
from pollution in just four days.
Part of the problem is the new "out of town" shopping centers. In the pasts people often walked
to shops near their homes or went by bus. Now, many people drive to the new shopping centers.
The small shops have disappeared and more people have to travel to do their shopping.
Many people are trying to reduce the use of cars in Britain. Some cities now have special bicycle
lanes, so people cycle to work. Some people also travel to work together in one car to reduce
pollution and costs.
1. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?
A. The government once introduced a law against smog from cars and factories.
B. London is much cleaner than before, so nobody dies from pollution any longer.
C. Now smog in London mainly comes from cars.
D. People in cities now go to work by bicycle only.
2. Why do people drive to go shopping?
A. They prefer shops in big shopping centers outside of town.
B. Small shops near their homes have disappeared.
C. Many new shopping centers have appeared outside of town.
D. It has become popular to do shopping in large shopping centers.
3. How many examples are there in the passage of people reducing car use?
A. Two B. Three C. Four D. Five.
4. The word "improved" in the first paragraph probably means
A. got worse B. reduced C. became better D. maintained
5. What is the best title for this passage?
A. Reducing the Use of Cars in Britain
B. The Disadvantages of Cars
C. How People are Reducing Smog in Britain
D. Smog in Britain: Past and Present
V. Choose the best answer to fill in the blank.
Cultural differences occur wherever you go abroad. When visiting another country, you should
be aware of those differences and respect them. Here are some (1) _____ on how to fit in.
Every traveller to a foreign country feels (2) _____ at some point. How you act may make locals
laugh. Your best defense is a sense of humor. If you can laugh off eating with the wrong hand in
India, locals will be more accepting of you.
Wearing proper clothes is important too (3) _____ locals will judge you by what you wear. In
some Middle Eastern countries, exposing your flesh is forbidden, especially if you are a woman.
So (4) _____ your torn jeans at home.
Also be (5) _____ about expressing emotions. Getting angry in Southeast Asia just makes you
look silly. In some countries it is unwise to kiss in public.
1. A. plans B. tips C. arguments D. choices
2. A.unsafe B. excited C. satisfied D. awkward
3. A. but B. because C. so D. or
4. A. leave B. make C. bring D. take
5. A. natural B. advisable C. cautious D. unnecessary
VI. Choose the incorrect underlined part in the following sentences.
1. At weekends we often go swimming and spending time at the park if it is fine.
A B C D
2. I don't know what she manages to maintain her expensive lifestyle.
A B C D
3. If you don’t do your homework more careful, you will get bad marks.
A B C D
4. Knowing how to relax is vital for ensure your healthy lifestyle and restoring joy in your life.
A B C D
5. It is unlawful for people to drive in the right side of the road in India.
A B C D
VII. Give the correct form of the words in brackets to complete the sentences.
1. Cutting down a lot of trees is very ______________ to the environment. (HARM)
2. My brother is working as a volunteer for an animal protection ______________(ORGANISE)
3. Building a new factory in the city would be _______________ disastrous. (ENVIRONMENT)
4. Saving natural resources is of great _______________ to every country. (IMPORTANT)
5. Finding a balance between what humans and animals need will help prevent habitat
_______________ (DESTROY)
6. It is _______________ to imagine the changes that robots are bringing to our world.
(BELIEVE)
VIII. Rewrite each sentence by using the word given in brackets.
1. I fancy making origami in my free time. (INTERESTED)
______________________________________________________________________________
2. His car can run 120 km/h while my car can run only 11o km/h. (FASTER)
______________________________________________________________________________
3. Although he was ill, he still went to school. (THAT)
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IX. Write meaningful sentences, using the following words and phrases.
1. I think / there / some similarities / a custom / a tradition.
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______
2. Americans / decorate / homes / make / look scary / Halloween.
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