E8 – Test 03

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose
underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the
following questions.
Question 1. A. question B. location C. nation D. animation
Question 2. A. lantern B. invader C. nation D. race
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that
differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the
following questions.
Question 3. A. legend B. station C. beauty D. event
Question 4. A. narration B. festival C. formation D. specific
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer
to each of the following questions.
5. There are only ___________ waterwheels left in this village.
A. many B. much C. a little D. a few
6. ___________ did you go with last year when you participated in the Hoa Ban
festival?
A. whom B. when C. where D. whose
7. We can find terraced fields in _________ northern mountainous regions.
A. a B. an C. the D. 0
8. At the Mid-Autumn Festival, kids can sing, dance, and enjoy moon-cakes. ___ ,
every child likes it very much.
A. However B. Moreover C. Because D. Therefore
9. Helen and I _________ together when the accident happened.
A. talked B. have talked C. was talking D. were
talking
10. You should______________ information about a custom or tradition.
A. finds B. found C. finding D. find
11. In Viet Nam, you _____use only the first name to address people older than you.
A. should B. must C. shouldn’t D. have to
12. Can you speak English_________ ? My English is not good.
A. slow B. more slowly C. quickly D. more quickly

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Read the following announcement and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer
sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from
13 to 16.
What our city has?

Discover the excitement of city living with our new City Tours! Our guided tours
provide a unique insight into (13) __________ urban life. Explore famous landmarks,
hidden gems, and learn about (14) __________ and culture of our bustling metropolis.
Tours are available daily and can be (15) __________ online or (16) __________ our
office.
13. A. a B. an C. the D. no article
14.A. historic B. historian C. historically D. history
15.A. booked B. book C. books D. booking
16.A. in B. at C. on D. by

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer
to each of the following questions from 17 to 18.
17. Put the sentences (a-c) in the correct order, then fill in the blank to make a
logical text.
I live in a small village called Northville.
a. The air is always clean, too.
b. My village is very quiet and life is slowly and easy.
c. Moreover, the village is always clean.

A. a-b-c B. b-c-a C. c-a-b D. c-b-a

18. Choose the sentence that most appropriately ends the text (in Question 17).
A. People look after it with great care.
B. I love my village so much.
C. People are much more friendly here than in city.
D. There are only a few things that I don’t like about Northville.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option
that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 19 to 24.

Last weekend, we visited a local village to learn about the customs and traditions of
the ethnic groups in Vietnam. Before the visit, we spent time (19) _______ about the
activities and foods we would try there.

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When we arrived, we were (20) _______ to see how friendly and welcoming the
people were. They enjoyed (21) _______ us their traditional dances, cooking methods,
and music. Some villagers even showed us how to make handmade pottery. (22)
_______ it was a short trip, we learned a lot about the culture and had (23) _______
experience. We (24) ____ wait to go back again next year!
21. A. to talk B. talks C. talking D. to talking
22. A. surprised B. surprising C. surprise D. surprisedly
23. A. showing B. with showing C. to show D. show
24. A. However B. Because C. Although D. So
25. A. a good B. good C. a well D. well
26. A. shouldn’t B. mustn’t C. can’t D. don’t have to

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is
closest in meaning to the original sentence in each of the following questions.
25. This website can give us a variety of ways to deal with stress.
A. This website can provide us with a variety of ways to deal with stress.
B. This website can borrow us with a variety of ways to deal with stress.
C. This website can provide us with a variety of ways to deal for stress.
D. This website can damage us with a variety of ways to deal with stress.

26. Most people book flight tickets in advance. They cannot return home for Tet.
A. Most people book flight tickets in advance; however, they cannot return home for
Tet.
B. Most people book flight tickets in advance, so they cannot return home for Tet.
C. Most people book flight tickets in advance; otherwise, they cannot return home for
Tet.
D. Most people book flight tickets in advance; besides, they cannot return home for
Tet.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is
made from the given cues in each of the following questions.
27. If / weather / really / bad, we / cancel / the picnic.
A. If the weather is really bad, we cancel the picnic.
B. If the weather will be really bad, we will cancel the picnic.
C. If the weather is really bad, we will cancel the picnic.
D. If the weather will be really bad, we cancel the picnic.

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28. Linh / detest / upload / our class photos / the forum.
A. Linh detest upload our class photos on the forum.
B. Linh detest uploading our class photos to the forum.
C. Linh detests upload our class photos on the forum.
D. Linh detests uploading our class photos to the forum.

Read the following sign or notice and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your
answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 29. What does the sign say?

A. You must pay before going out.

B. You cannot pay money here.
C. You cannot pay with cash here.
D. You cannot pay with credit card here

Question 30. What does the notice say?

A. This parking space is for people with disabilities.

B. This place is used for parking vehicles.
C. People can put their wheelchairs here.
D. Disabled people are allowed to enter this place.

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 following questions from 31 to
36.

Teenagers today face many challenges, but they also have more opportunities than
ever before. One of the most common challenges is balancing schoolwork and free
time. Many teenagers feel stressed because of homework, exams, and
extracurricular activities. However, spending time on hobbies and interests, such as
playing sports, reading, or listening to music, helps them relax and develop new
skills.

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Another challenge for teenagers is dealing with peer pressure. This is when friends
or classmates influence them to do something, such as trying new activities or
making decisions. While peer pressure can sometimes be negative, it can also
encourage teenagers to try positive things, like joining a club or learning a new
hobby.
Technology plays an important role in teenagers' lives. They use smartphones and
social media to connect with friends and stay informed. However, spending too
much time online can lead to problems like less sleep or difficulty focusing. It is
important for teenagers to use technology wisely and maintain a balance between
online and offline activities.
1. What is one of the challenges teenagers face?
A. Traveling abroad B. Balancing schoolwork and free time
C. Learning new languages D. Spending time with family
2. The word "hobbies" in the passage is CLOSEST in meaning to _______.
A. jobs B. sports C. interests D. exercises
3. What is an example of “peer pressure” mentioned in the passage?
A. Learning a new hobby B. Doing poorly in school
C. Spending more time online D. Skipping exams
4. The word "influence" in the passage is CLOSEST in meaning to _______.
A. teach B. affect C. ignore D. follow
5. According to the passage, how can teenagers avoid problems caused by
technology?
A. Stop using social media
B. Use technology wisely and balance online and offline activities
C. Spend more time online
D. Avoid talking to friends
6. The word "balance" in the passage means _______.
A. keeping things equal and steady B. falling over
C. being very busy D. working harder

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Four phrases/sentences have been removed from the text below.
For each question, mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate
the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 37 to 40.
A. a kind of beautiful flower
B. there are many festivals
C. it takes place in Lai Chau
D. especially for boys and girls

Spring is a time when (37) __________ in our country. Among them, Hoa Ban
Festival is the most beautiful and interesting, and (38) __________. It is typical of the
cultural life of the Thai people. In the second lunar month of the year, when it gets
warmer and “Hoa Ban” – (39) __________ in the northwest mountainous area –
blossoms, Hoa Ban Festival is celebrated. This is a great time for everyone, (40)
__________. The boy picks the most beautiful flower and gives it to his girlfriend.
This is not only a time for love but also for the Thai people to pray for good crops, for
happiness, and express their special thanks to the Gods and ancestors. The festival is
always full of songs and prayers.

Question 37. Question 38. Question 39. Question 40.