Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined.

1. A. prepare B. compare C. careful D. family

2. A. housework B. wrong C. whenever D. wonderful
3. A. exams B. sisters C. cleaners D. attracts
4. A. today B. mother C. money D. brother
5. A. interesting B. mistake C. divide D. practise
Choose a word that has a different stress pattern from others.
6. A. equally B. family C. important D. benefit
7. A. busy B. routine C. later D. English
8. A. enough B. market C. answer D. visit
9. A. celebrate B. national C. opinion D. century
10. A. value B. support C. moment D. programme
Mark A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
11. Mai is the most intelligent student in your class, _______?
A. was Lan B. is she C. isn’t she D. wasn’t Lan
12. There is nothing _______ than going swimming in hot weather.
A. better B. gooder C. best D. good
13. Remember to _______ your shoes when you are in a Japanese house.
A. take on B. take over C. take off D. take in
14. The teacher encouraged us_______ good compositions.
A. writing B. to writing C. to write D. write
15. John _______ a book when I saw him.
A. was reading B. reading C. read D. is reading
16. For the last 20 years, we _______ significant changes in the world of science and technology.
A. witness B. have witnessed C. witnessed D. are witnessing
17. Your mother is cooking in the kitchen, _______?
A. isn’t she B. doesn’t she C. won’t she D. is she
18. Exercising regularly is _______ than sitting for long periods of time in front of a screen.
A. as beneficial B. more beneficial C. the most beneficial D. most beneficial
19. Recently health foods have increased in _______.
A. popular B. popularity C. popularize D. popularization
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
E-readers
An e-reader is a small device (20) __________ you can store and read texts downloaded from the Internet on. Compared with printed books, e-readers are often more (21) __________ because an e-reader
allows us to store thousands of books while it is only as heavy as a single book. Besides, it has a lot of useful features that a (22) __________ does not have. The first e-reader was introduced by a small
company in 1999. However, it was not until people became interested (23) _______ e-books that e-readers became popular around the world. In 2007, Amazon created Kindle, a famous e-reader which has
been widely used since then. (24) _________ e-readers have become less popular since tablets and smartphones were introduced, they are still used by many book lovers today.
Question 20. A. what B. whom C. who D. which
Question 21. A. portable B. different C. convenient D. flexible
Question 22. A. smartphone B. laptop C. computer D. printed book
Question 23. A. on B. of C. in D. about
Question 24. A. Until B. Because C. Although D. When
Read the following passage 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 24 to 28.
WATER: OUR MOST PRECIOUS RESOURCE
There are (25)_______ people around the world who do not have enough water for their daily needs. And as the world's population increases, so does the demand for water. Today, nearly 20% of the
world's population live in areas (26)________ there isn't sufficient fresh water. Not only that, but 25% live in developing countries that suffer from frequent water (27)_______. They lack the systems
necessary to carry the water from the rivers to where it would be used.
If there is not enough clean water to drink, people will drink water of poor quality. This can increase the risk of (28)_______ diseases such as cholera and dysentery. Water is a precious resource, but in
countries with with anticipated above-average rainfall, like the UK or Holland, it is often taken for granted. (29)_______, with anticipated increase in global temperatures in years to come, we should all
learn to be less wasteful.
Question 25: A. a little B. much C. another D. many
Question 26: A. that B. where C. when D. whose
Question 27: A. shortages B. problems C. qualities D. threats
Question 28: A. conducting B. contracting C. concluding D. containing
Question 29: A. Besides B. Therefore C. However D. For example
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.
Ever since it was first possible to make a real robot, people have been hoping for the invention of a machine (30) ______ would do all the necessary jobs around the house. If boring and repetitive factory
work could be (31) ______ by robots, why not boring and repetitive household chores too?
For a long time the only people who really gave the problem their attention were amateur inventors. And they came up against a major difficulty. That is, housework is actually very complex. It has never
been one job, it has always been many. A factory robot one task carries out endlessly until it is reprogrammed to do something else. It doesn’t run the whole factory. A housework robot, on the other hand,
has to do (32) ______ different types of cleaning and carrying jobs and also has to cope with all the different shapes and positions of rooms, furniture, ornaments, cats and dogs. (33) ______ , there have
been some developments recently. Sensors are available to help the robot locate objects and avoid obstacles. We have the technology to produce the hardware. All that is missing the software- the programs
that will (34) ______ the machine.
(Adapted from Cambridge English Compact Advanced)
Question 30. A. that B. what C. where D. when
Question 31. A. given B. prepared C. managed D. succeeded
Question 32. A. each B. little C. some D. much
Question 33. A. However B. MoreoverC. ThereforeD. Besides
Question 34. A. perform B. enforce C. work D. operate
Read the following advertisement/school 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.

Dear students,
We are excited to announce that our annual school fair will (35) ____ on Friday, February 2nd, 2024. The fair will start at 9:00 AM and end at 4:00 PM.
There will be a variety of games, food (36) ____, and performances for everyone to enjoy. We encourage all students to participate and make this event a
success.
Please note, (37) ____ it rain on February 2nd, the fair will be postponed to the following Friday, February 9th, 2024.

Question 35: A. be celebrated B. celebrate C. have celebrated D. celebrating

Question 36: A. riots B. supplies C. stalls D. carts
Question 37: A. Should B. Were C. Had D. If

School Announcement
School Assembly
There will be a school assembly in the (13) _____ on Monday, January 22nd at 9:00 AM. The assembly will cover important topics for the upcoming
semester.
Science Fair
Our annual Science Fair will (14) _____ on Friday, February 16th. Students are encouraged to start preparing their projects.
Health and Safety
As always, we remind everyone to follow health and safety guidelines. (14) _____ you are ill, contact your class monitor or your homeroom teacher
immediately.

Question 38: A. auditorium B. classroom C. gymnasium D. stadium

Question 39: A. hold B. have held C. be held D. be holding
Question 40: A. Should B. Were C. Had D. If

ACHIEVE YOUR HEALTH GOALS TODAY!

Are you looking to (1)________ your health and well-being? Join our Health Improvement Program at Wellness Hub! Our program offers a wide range of activities and workshops designed to
help you achieve a healthier lifestyle:
 Personalized fitness plans
 Nutritional guidance
 Stress management workshops
 Access (2)_______expert health coaches
Whether you're a beginner or a (3)_____ enthusiast, our program is tailored to meet your needs.
For more information, visit our website at www.wellnesshub.com or call us at 123-456-7890.
Start your journey to better health with us!

Question 41: A. explain B. avoid C. begin D. boost

Question 42: A. in B. at C. from D. to
Question 43: A. fitness B. architecture C. creativity D. Technology
Mark the letter A,B,C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best arrangement of utterances or sentences to make meaningful exchange or letterin each of the following questions.
Question 1:
a. Mai: Thank you for your advice. I’ll do right now.
b. Hoa: You should change your daily habits. For example, you should turn off your appliances when they are not in use.
c. Mai: I want to reduce my carbon footprint. What should I do?
A. b - a - c B. a - c -b C. c - b - a D. c - a – b
Question 2:
a. Today at school, we learned about recycling and how it helps to protect the environment.
b. Hi Dorris,
c. Our teacher said recycling reduces waste in landfills and saves resources. For example, recycling one ton of paper saves 17 trees and 7,000 gallons of water.
d. We also talked about the three R's: Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle. I think it's important for us to do our part to protect the environment.
e. Talk to you soon,
f. Do you have any ideas for how we can reduce, reuse, and recycle more?
A. b-a-c-d-f-e B. b-f-c-d-a-e C. b-a-d-c-f-e D. b-c-f-d-a-e
Question 3:

a. Mia: I’ve started painting in my free time.

b. Liam: That’s awesome! How’s it going so far?
c. Mia: I’m really enjoying it, but I’m still a beginner.
d. Liam: Do you follow any tutorials?
e. Mia: Yes, they really help me improve my skills.

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

Question 4:
a. On the contrary, schools in the city typically offer lower-quality education and it can be challenging to find extracurricular activities.
b. Additionally, they are able to play outside without being concerned about their safety as when they are in the city, where they are kept inside and driven towards using smartphones and computers.
c. As a result, children can learn to protect the environment and live without modern conveniences.
d. Firstly, the countryside allows children to be in touch with nature, taking care of animals and helping with gardening.
e. Some individuals believe that raising children in the country is an ideal option.
A. a- b- c- d-e B. e- d- c- b- a C. e- d- b- c- a D. e- d- b- c- a
Question 5:
a. Dear John, when we look at the positive aspect of social media, we find numerous advantages.
b. Firstly, it is a great device for education.
c. Moreover, live lectures are now possible because of social media, so you can attend a lecture happening in America while sitting in India.
d. Most importantly, it also provides a great platform for young budding artists to showcase their talent for free.
e. Best wishes.
f. Students can educate themselves on various topics using social media.
A. a- b- f- c- d-e B. a- f- b- e- d- c C. a- f- b- c- d- e D. a- b- c- d- e- f
Question 6:
a. Although it was initially difficult to adjust, I've grown accustomed to the fast-paced work environment.
b. My team and I collaborate regularly to meet tight deadlines, which keeps me on my toes.
c. For instance, we're currently working on an important project that requires constant communication and creativity.
d. Since joining this company, I've gained a tremendous amount of experience in managing complex tasks.
e. Overall, I feel proud of the work we've accomplished and how far we've come as a team.
A. b -c-a-d-e B. d-a-b-c-e C. d-c-b-a-e D. c-b-d-a- e
Question 7:
a. Jenny: I'll be working as a graphic designer for an advertising agency.
b. Jenny: Yes, I'm really excited about it.
c. Tom: That sounds like a fantastic opportunity.
d. Tom: What will you be doing there?
e. Tom: I heard you're starting a new job next week!
A. d-a-e-b-c B. d-b-e-a-c C. e-b-d-a-c D. e-a-d-b-c

Reading comprehension (giáo viên hướng dẫn học sinh ôn tập theo chủ đề: Human and the environment / Technology)