Pronunciation

1. Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others?

A. beach B. cream C. wear D. meaning

2. Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others?

A. become B. camera C. clever D. success

3. Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others?

A. polite B. classic C. foreground D. island

4. Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others?

A. animal B. dangerous C. remember D. holiday

5. Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others?

A. discovered B. invented C. transported D. invaded

6. Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others?

A. enormous B. favourite C. dangerous D. although

7. Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others?

A. victory B. together C. barbecue D. family

8. Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others?

A. character B. studio C. computer

9. Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others?
A. waiter B. summer C. person D. writer
10. Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others?
A. worker B. doctor C. victory D. professor
11. Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others?
A. genius B. fraction C. equation D. expert
12. Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others?
A. muscle B. reduce
C. translation D. nutrient
Choose the answer (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space in each question.
13. There were some clothes __________ hooks on the wall.

A. climbing up B. walking on C. picking up D. hanging from

14. I __________ a book when he __________ me last night.

A. was reading / was calling B. read / was calling

C. read / called D. was reading / called
15. ‘Did you take these photos?’ – ‘__________’

A. That’s really kind of you. Thanks. B. Really? You’re kidding.

C. My brother did. What do you think of them? D. Well, yes, it’s an amazing photo.
16. ‘Do you know what technique they used to make King Kong?’ – ‘__________’

A. The cinematograph, I guess. B. I think it was during the 1930s.

C. Was it Walt Disney? D. Why?
17. Câu __________ is a piece of land that is completely surrounded by water.

A. A forest B. A desert C. A park D. An island

18. They were __________ to be alive and safe after getting lost for three days in the cave.

A. lucky B. brilliant C. creative D. polite

19. What __________ at 9:30 pm yesterday?

A. you were doing B. were you doing C. did you do D. you did
20. We can see some palm trees __________ the background of the photo.

A. at B. to C. in D. on
21. I am very impressed __________ the number of countries he has visited.

A. with B. on C. at D. of
22. Last weekend, Jimmy __________ after the kids while his wife __________ dinner.

A. was looking / was cooking B. was looking / cooked

C. looked / cooked D. looked / was cooking
23. It is better to __________ the city on foot than by car.

A. invent B. discover C. explore D. exhibit

24. His grandparents __________ in Poland when World War II __________.

A. were living / began B. lived / began

C. were living / were beginning D. lived / were beginning
25. ‘Did you have a good weekend?’ – ‘__________’

A. It was OK. I watched a new movie. B. OK. Why not?

C. Yeah. What about you? D. I’m afraid so.
26. ‘Thank you for your wedding gift.’ – ‘__________’

A. How was your wedding? B. My pleasure. I hope you like it.

C. You’re kidding! D. No problem. Where is it?
27. Her business was one of the success __________ of the 2000s.

A. tales B. events C. selfies D. stories

28. It is important that students develop their __________ thinking. They should learn to think
about problems in a new way.

A. creative B. polite C. careful D. patient

 29. How old __________ when you moved to Vietnam?

A. are you B. you are C. were you D. you were

30. Did you enjoy your visit __________ Singapore?

A. in B. for C. at D. to
31. The noise woke me up __________ the middle __________ the night.

A. at / in B. in / in C. in / of D. at / of
32. What __________ last night when you __________ the noise?

A. were you doing / were hearing B. were you doing / heard

C. you were doing / heard D. you did / heard
33. The doctor recommended a course of _________ to treat the patient's illness.
A. average B. action C. breast D. baked
34. The weather today is _________ as it was yesterday.
A. as bad B. worse C. the worst D. worst
35. The _________ is a trained professional who travels into space.
A. doctor B. astronaut C. tailor D. nurse
36. Beethoven was an _________ who wrote many beautiful pieces of music.
A. expert B. average C. composer D. equation
37. My new phone is _________ than my old phone.
A. best B. the best C. better D. as good
38. My friend is an _________ in the field of computer programming.
A. equation B. average C. expert D. baked
39. John is _________ at soccer than his brother.
A. the best B. as good C. best D. better
40. This book is _________ than that one.
A. most interesting B. the most interesting
C. as interesting D. more interesting
41. What is the best way to cook well?
A. That’s a good idea. B. I totally understand.
C. I agree with you. D. I think we should take a cooking class.
42. How many _________ are in a pound of butter?
Look at the signs. Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D).
43. What does this sign mean?

A. Everyone has to wear a face mask in this area.

B. Only vaccinated people can choose not to wear a mask here.
C. You have to wear a face mask if you are fully vaccinated in this building.
 D. People who haven’t got all the required vaccinations must wear a mask here.
44. What does this notice mean?

A. John can deliver the sofa if the time is suitable for him.
B. Anyone wanting this sofa must pick it up this week.
C. Call John with advice on how he can transport his sofa.
D. The owner will call John to deliver the sofa this week.

45. What does this sign mean?

A. Only handicapped people with a permit can park here.

B. Nobody can park here, including handicapped drivers.
C. Any handicapped driver can park in this area.
D. Everyone can park here, except for handicapped people.

46. What does this notice mean?

A. The English class must take their workbooks to the

language laboratory.
B. The room for English lessons is changing because of
the test.
C. The usual English teacher cannot attend today’s
lesson.
D. Mr. Wright is waiting for his English students and
will help them revise for the test.

47. What is suggested as a snack for

bodybuilding?
A. Grilled chicken breast and mixed greens
B. Fish and green beans with brown rice
C. Whey protein shake and soft-boiled eggs
D. Scrambled eggs and vegetables

48. What is recommended for lunch in a bodybuilding diet?

A. Hard-boiled eggs and carrot sticks B. Scrambled eggs and vegetables C. Grilled chicken
breast, mixed greens, and baked sweet potato D. Fish and green beans with brown rice
Read the following passage and do as direct.
Everyone knows about the telephone, the car, and the electric light. But there are other
inventions that few people have heard of. For example, one inventor created a twirling fork too
make it easier to eat spaghetti. Another invented diapers for pet birds. And someone else invented
a sleeping bag with leg holes. Why? The holes let a camper run away when a bear comes along.
True/False Questions:
Câu 17. The person who invented bird diapers is famous. A. False B. True
Câu 18. More people know about cars than twirling forks. A. True B. False
Câu 19. The holes of the sleeping bag will help the camper escape when a bear appears.
A. False B. True
Câu 20. The twirling forks are very popular around the world. A. True B. False
Choose the correct answer:
Câu 21. A good title for this passage is __________
A. “More Spaghetti!” B. “Unusual Inventions.”
C. “Famous Inventions.” D. “Pet Supplies.”
Câu 22. Which of the following inventions is not mentioned in the passage?
A. the electric light B. the sleeping bag with leg holes
C. the special fork to eat spaghetti D. the helicopter
V. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage.
__23__ January 20, 1951, a snowstorm hit the village of Andermatt, Switzerland. For many hours,
__24__ fell on the village and the tall mountains nearby. Suddenly, around 2 pm, a giant piece of
snow rolled down a mountain onto Andermatt. It was an avalanche. Within hours, three more
avalanches fell on the village. The avalanches crushed homes __25__ buried the village’s main
street. Rescuers worked __26__ to help the villagers. Rescue dogs also helped by using their strong
__27__ to sniff out people who were trapped __28__ the snow.
Câu 23. A. In B. At C. On D. Of
Câu 24. A. snow B. rain C. fog D. rocks
Câu 25. A. but B. and C. so D. because
Câu 26. A. quickly B. slowly C. easily D. fastly
Câu 27. A. mouths B. ears C. eyes D. noses
Câu 28. A. on B. above C. at D. in
Read the following passage and do as direct.
Labour Day is a special day for many Americans. They get to take the day off! The holiday
honours everyone who works in America—even kids! The first Labour Day was celebrated in 1882.
A carpenter named Peter McGuire decided that workers should have a special day to honour
them. So he planned a parade for all of the workers in his hometown of New York City. Ten
thousand people marched proudly through the streets. That day, they enjoyed music, picnics, and
fireworks. In 1894, President Grover Cleveland made Labour Day a national holiday. It is always the
first Monday in September.
Câu 17. The first Labour Day celebrated all carpenters in the US A. False B. True
Câu 18. Peter McGuire was a carpenter from New York City. A. True B. False
Câu 19. Labour Day falls on the first Monday in September every year. A. False B. True
Câu 20. There were about 100,000 people parading on the first Labour Day. A. True B. False
Câu 21. Labour Day became a national holiday __________.
A. in 1882 B. in 1994 C. in 1984 D. in 1894
Câu 22. What didn’t people do on the first Labour Day?
A. They marched on the streets.
B. They went out for picnics.
C. They went to work to celebrate.
D. They took a day off work and enjoyed music.
Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage.
My friend and __23__ had a great holiday in London. We both arrived __24__ the airport
late on Sunday evening, and we decided to take a taxi, even though it was very __25__. The taxi
took us to our hotel, which was very nice, although the rooms were quite small. The next day we
__26__ early and had an enormous breakfast. I don’t know how people can eat so __27__ in the
morning! But it was good for us because eating out in London is expensive, and with such a big
breakfast we didn’t need to have lunch. After breakfast, we went to the __28__. I can’t remember
the name, but it was full of beautiful paintings. We really enjoyed it and even bought a painting
there.
Câu 23. A. me B. I C. mine D. we
Câu 24. A. on B. to C. at D. in
Câu 25. A. expensive B. cheap C. brilliant D. comfortable
Câu 26. A. stayed up B. picked up C. stood up D. got up
Câu 27. A. lot B. a lot C. many D. much
Câu 28. A. cinema B. art gallery C. museum D. post office
Read the following passage and do as directed. (17-22)
The COVID-19 vaccine is a remarkable invention that has brought hope to the world during
challenging times. Scientists and researchers worked tirelessly to develop this vaccine to protect
people from the coronavirus. With careful study and testing, they successfully created a vaccine
that has proven to be safe and effective. This invention has played a vital role in controlling the
spread of the virus and saving countless lives. The development of the COVID-19 vaccine is a
evidence to human innovation and the power of scientific advancements. It serves as a beacon of
hope, guiding us towards a brighter and healthier future.
Câu 17. The COVID-19 vaccine was developed by scientists and researchers. A. False B. True
Câu 18. The COVID-19 vaccine has proven to be ineffective in controlling the virus. A. False B. True
Câu 19. The development of the COVID-19 vaccine saved countless lives. A. False B. True
Câu 20. The invention of the COVID-19 vaccine had no impact on controlling the virus.
A. True B. False
Câu 21. Who developed the COVID-19 vaccine?
A. Doctors and nurses B. Teachers and students
C. Engineers and architects D. Scientists and researchers
Câu 22. COVID-19 vaccine helps protect people from __________.
A. headache B. coughing
 C. flu virus D. coronavirus
Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage. (23-28)
Are you good at _____23_____ names and numbers? If the answer is ‘no’, perhaps you need some
help from Nelson Dellis. He was the _____24_____ of the USA Memory Championships in New
York where he broke two American _____25_____. He was the fastest to remember a pack of
playing cards – in sixty-three seconds. He also memorised the most numbers in five minutes – 248.
The most ______26____ part of Dellis’s work is the training. ‘Everybody who’s in this
_____27_____ trained their memory,’ he said on the Today Show on NBC TV. ‘I train every day … I
work out my body, but I also work out my brain.’ British-born Dellis was first interested in brain
training when his grandmother had memory problems, and he understood it was important
______28____ people to improve their memories.
Câu 23. Are you good at ________ names and numbers?
A. remembering B. forgetting
C. feeling D. watching
Câu 24. He was the ________ of the USA Memory Championships in New York.
A. loser B. observer
C. participant D. winner
Câu 25. He broke two American ________.
A. challenges B. records
C. goals D. achievements
Câu 26. The most ________ part of Dellis's work is the training.
A. trivial B. irrelevant
C. enjoyable D. essential
Câu 27. 'Everybody who's in this ________ trained their memory,' he said on the Today Show.
A. race B. competition
C. line D. road
Câu 28. It was important ________ people to improve their memories.
A. to B. for C. of D. with
VI. Supply the correct form of the word given in each sentence.
1. It’s only early October but you can see Halloween __________ everywhere. (decorate)
2. We do not want to copy others. We want to do things __________. (differ)
3. Students will need __________ from their parents to go on the field trip. (permit)
4. The passengers sat __________ in the waiting room and did not complain. (patient)
5. Her son wants to become a__________. (photograph)
6. You should always drive __________. (care)
7. We decided to build our house in a __________ style. We love old designs. (tradition)
8. His classmates were full of __________ for his success. (admire)
9. The school drama club gave a __________ of Romeo and Juliet last week. (perform)
10. I was amazed at the __________ and usefulness of her design. (simple)
11. Kim rarely shows her __________. She knows how to control it. (angry)
 12. The dog was very __________ so I did not want to go near it. (friend)
13. He is a talented _____________ who plays the guitar well. [music]
14. A sturdy backpack is a _____________ choice for hiking. [practice]
15. My friend likes to _____________ his own music. [composer]
16. She enjoys _____________ to stay fit and strong. [bodybuilder]
17. The hotel was _____________ for its poor service and unclean rooms. [fame]
18. Despite her hard work, she was _____________ in her job search. [success]

VII. Rearrange the groups of words in a correct order to make complete sentences.
1. to photograph / are / isn’t easy / fast. / wild animals / they / It / because /

______________________________________________________________
2. and cans. / were making / old bottles / from / The participants / plant pots /

______________________________________________________________
3. of / more than / The National Gallery / 2,300 paintings. / a collection / has / in London /

______________________________________________________________
4. my eighteenth / I / at the park / never forget / last year. / birthday picnic / will /

______________________________________________________________
5. into a picture. / change it / or number, / to memorise a word / you need to / If you want
____________________________________________________
6. helps / brain exercise. / your / Reading daily
____________________________________________________

Rewrite each of the following sentences in another way so that it means almost the same as the
sentence printed before it.
7. Danny is standing behind Mary in the line.

Mary ___________________________________________________________________________
8. What an interesting movie it is!

It is _____________________________________________________________________
9. Susan went back to work as soon as her daughter started elementary school.

Soon after _________________________________________________________________

10. Although the sun was shining, it wasn’t very warm.

The sun _________________________________________________________________

11. Although his new house is modern, it is too small.

His new _______________________________________________________

 12. The tree is in front of the house.

The house _______________________________________________________

13. Thanh is a very slow runner.

Thanh runs _______________________________________________________

14. Ms. Tran was explaining the lesson and at the same time, her students were taking notes.

While Ms. _______________________________________________________

15. My car is faster than my friend's car. [slower]
My friend's car ___________________________________________________________.
16. This movie is different from the one I watched last week. [same]
This movie _________________________________________________________________.
17. Playing video games is less productive than studying. [more]
Studying is _______________________________________________________________.
18. John sings the best among all the contestants. [well]
No one else in the competition _________________________________________________.
Listen to Lily and Ann talking about a travel programme. Match 1–6 with a–f.
1 He explored a. some animals.
2 He visited b. South America.
3 He met c. his school friend.
4 He stayed in d. an older man.
5 He took photos of e. the mountains.
6 He helped f. two other travellers

Listen to the photography teacher speaking to the students. Complete the sentences
with adjectives or adverbs.
1 So don’t forget, you need to hold thecamera ________________at all times.
2 Always move ________________with the camera.
3 When you take photos of people, youneed to be very________________ .
4 It’s important to speak to people________________and wait________________until they’re
ready.
5 Remember to be ________________when you take photos of groups of people.
6 The people weren’t smiling ________________and they weren’t standing in one group.