THE MID-TERM TEST- NO.

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Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in
pronunciation in each of the following questions.
1. A. surface B. attraction C. lacquerware D. artisan
2. A. option B. information C. question D. invitation
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of
primary stress in each of the following questions.
3. A. indifferent B. available C. immediate D. continental
4. A. explanation B. celebrating C. fortunately D. calculator
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
5. John asked me ____interested in any kind of sports
A. If I were B. if were I C. If I was D. if I am
6. The street food in Hoi An is delicious and .
A. available B. fabulous C. affordable D. fascinating
7. All the teachers in this language center are__________
A. good- qualified B. good qualifying C. well – qualified D. well- qualifying
8. I can’t go to the park with you_____ it is raining
A. although B. because C. in spite D. despite
9. Vietnam becomes ________________to foreign tourists
A. more and most attractive B. the more attractive
C. more and more attractive D. much and more attractive
10.He wondered ____ to tell the news to his parents
A. how B. why C. what D. which
11_____we had eaten lunch, we went to Non Nuoc Marble village to buy some souvenirs.
A. When B. Before C. By the time D. After
12. We have to try harder so that our handicrafts can keep _____ theirs.
A. on B. up C. up with D. up down
13. Ms. Lisa wanted to know what time _________
A. the movie began B. the movie begins
C. does the movies begin D. did the movie begin
14. The librarian asked us _______ so much noise.
A. not making B. not to make C. to not make D. not to making
15. On arriving home, I found that she _____ just a few minutes before.
A. left B. was leaving C. had left D. leaves
16. I hope that this winter won’t be ______ last year.
A. as cold than B. so cold as C. as cold like D. so cold like
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the most suitable response for each of the following exchanges.
17. “Sorry, I can’t find the books you asked for.” – “__________”
A. Don’t mention it. B. It doesn’t matter.
C. It’s your fault. D. Thanks anyway.
18. Marry: “Your parents must be proud of your achievements.” – Peter: “_______”
A. I’m glad you like it. B. Thanks. It’s certainly encouraging.
C. Sorry to hear that. D. Of course.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following
sentences.
19. A basic knowledge is social studies, such as History and Geography, are considered a fundamental part
of every child’s education
A. basic B. History C. are D. child’s
20. Of the two lectures, the first is possibly the best partly because the one who delivered it had such a
wonderful style.
A. the first B. the best C. who D. such a
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in
each of the following questions
21. Where did you get the information about Chuong conical hat village?
A. read from B. look up C. look into D. find out
22. They arranged to meet in front of the lantern shop at 8 o’clock, but he never arrived.
 A. turned on B. turned down C. turned up D. turned back
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in
each of the following questions
23. Due to an increase in population and the use of nearby land for farming, there are toxic levels of
chemicals in the water.
A. drop B. lowness C. shortage D. rise
24. There should be new measures to discourage car use in favor of public transport.
A. prevent B. support C. disapprove D. disconnect
Read the following passage and mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks
Today, computer companies sell many different programs for computers. First, there are programs for doing
math problems. Second, there are programs for (25) ________ studies. Third, some programs are like fancy
typewriters. They are often used by writer and business people. (26) ______ programs are made for courses
in schools and universities. And finally, there are programs for fun. They include word games and puzzles
for children and adults.
There are many wonderful new computer programs, but there are other reasons to like computers. Some
people like the way computers hum and sing when they (27) ______ It is a happy sound, like the sounds of
toy and childhood. Computers also have lights and pretty pictures. And computers even seem to have
personalities. That may sound strange, but computers seem to have feelings. Sometimes they seem happy,
sometimes they seem angry. It is easy (28) ____ they are like people.
25. A. science B. scientist C. scientific D. scientifically
26. A. other B. the other C. others D. another
27. A. work B. have worked C. works D. are working
28. A. thinking B. to think C. to thinking D. to be thought
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions
You can do a few things to make homework less stressful. First, be sure you understand the
assignment. Write it down in your notebook or day planner if you need to, and don’t be afraid to ask
questions about what is expected.
Second, use any extra time you have in school to work on your homework. Many schools have
libraries that are specifically designed to allow students to study or get homework done.
Third, pace yourself. You need to plan your time. If it is a heavy homework day, you will need to
devote more time to homework.
Whenever you need some help, the first place to turn for help is your teacher. Sometimes it is good to
have someone explain something in a different way. In addition, you might also be able to get some help
from another student. If there is a friend who is a good student, think about asking that person to study with
you.
29. In order to make homework less stressful, the first thing to do is _______.
A. to remember the deadline
B. to understand what you have to do in your assignment
C. to go to school library as soon as possible
D. to know what you can do it for you
30. If you have any extra time at school, you should _______.
A. spend time with your friends
B. use it to make your day planner
C. use it to understand the assignment
D. study or get your homework done
31. When a student needs some help, the first person to ask for help is _______.
A. the best student at school B. his teacher
C. a member in his family D. his friend
32. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Students can follow some advice to avoid worrying about homework.
B. Students should ask their teachers for help when they need it.
C. Students might get some help from their friends.
D. Students can do their homework in school libraries.
Mark the A, B, C, D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the original sentence in each of
the following questions.
33. Our teacher always make us do our homework before we leave the class.
A. We are always made doing our homework before we leave the class.
B. We were always made to do our homework before we left the class.
C. We are always made to do our homework before we leave the class.
D. We are always made to do our homework after we leave the class.
34. “You’d better go for a walk.” said my father.
A. My father advised me to go for a walk.
B. My father suggested me to go for a walk.
C. My father refused me to go for a walk.
D. My father invited me to go for a walk.
35. She tried to stay cheerful although she felt sick.
A. Even though her sickness, she tried to stay cheerful.
B. Despite she was sick, she tried to stay cheerful.
C. Despite of her sickness, she tried to stay cheerful.
D. Despite her sickness, she tried to stay cheerful.
36. This is the first time his children have tried Japanese cuisine.
A. His children last tried Japanese cuisine a long time ago.
B. His children have never tried Japanese cuisine before.
C. His children tried Japanese cuisine at first.
D. His children have tried Japanese cuisine before.
Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the most meaningful sentence written from the given words.
37. these days/ more/ more /people/ suffer/ air pollution/.
A. In these days, more and more people suffered from air pollution
B. In these days, more and more people suffering from air pollution
C. In these days ,more and more people suffer from air pollution.
D. In these days ,more and more people will suffer from air pollution.
38. Hannah / come / fantastic / idea / school trip / last year /.
A. Hannah came up with a fantastic idea of the school trip last year.
B. Hannah comes up with a fantastic idea for the school trip last year.
C. Hannah had come up with a fantastic idea for the school trip last year.
D. Hannah came up with a fantastic idea for the school trip last year.
39. Father / tell /not / borrow / money / friends /.
A. My father told me not to borrow money from friends.
B. My father told to me not to borrow money from friends.
C. My father tell me not to borrow money from friends.
D. My father told me not borrowing money from friends.
40. She / have / not / invite / party /.
A. She hasn’t invited to the party.
B. She haven’t been invited to the party.
C. She hasn’t been invited to the party.
D. She have not invited to the party.