ĐỀ CƯƠNG ÔN TẬP HỌC KỲ I – LỚP 9

PRACTICE TEST 1
A. PRONUNCIATION AND STRESS
I. Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced dif
fers from the others.
1. A. ahead B. handicraft C. honour D. hospital
2. A. meat B. read C. heater D. wear
3. A. head B. bread C. leave D. instead
II. Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word which has a different stress pattern fro
m the other.
1. A. convenient B. arrange C. additional D. deadline
2. A. physical B. optimistic C. immigrants D. suburb
B. USE OF LANGUAGE
I. Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following sentenc
es.
1. Angkor Wat in Cambodia is a World _______ Site.
A. Camping B. Construction C. Heritage D. Building
2. Watching the forest from the top of the mountain is an amazing _______.
A. experience B. habit C. sight D. accident
3. In my grandfather's _______, people travelled mostly on foot or by bike.
A. age B. generation C. past D. year
4. The word _______ is new to most elderly people. They didn't know about it in their time.
A. 'eco-tour' B. 'dance' C. 'festival' D. 'community'
5. Nowadays, _______ books have significantly replaced paper books.
A. science B. picture C. comic D. online
6. Do you ______ not showing this photo in your presentation?
A. wish B. mind C. decide D. think
7. We ______ we had more time to research changes in our village.
A. fancy B. decide C. wish D. like
8. How was your ceramic course?
Fantastic. I ______ how to make simple items.
A. have learnt B. was learning C. am learning D. learn
9. I went to the Exhibit Hall while my friend Mark ______ to the museum attendant.
A. talked B. was talking C. has talked D. talks
10. I wish I ______ visit Angkor Wat in Cambodia.
A. can B. should C. will D. could
II. Put the verbs in brackets in the correct form.
1. We (walk) ____________ down the hill when we saw the castle. It was so beautiful in the sunset.
2. I wish I (have) ____________ more time to spend at the Viet Nam National Village for Ethnic C
ulture and Tourism.
3. ____________ you (ever / make) ____________ a handicraft item?
4. We all decided (choose) ____________ the Return to the Past class.
5. Do you mind (search) ____________ for more information about Japanese cartoons?
6. I have (forget) ____________ memories about my trip to Sentosa in Singapore.
7. The writer (mention) ____________ two benefits of the supermarket.
8. I wish I (can) ____________ attend traditional festivals of minority people in Vietnam.
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III. Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each
of the following sentences.
1. The writer mention two benefits of the supermarket.
A B C D
2. The supermarket also offers pet foods.
A B C D
IV. Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underl
ined word(s) in each of the following sentence.
1. Peter was always optimistic, even when things were at their worst.
A. negative B. positive C. pessimistic D. gloomy
2. You need a good level of physical fitness for this sport.
A. natural B. real C. mental D. bodily
V. Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlin
ed word(s) in each of the following sentences.
1. People once went into local government because they cared about public amenities and service.
A. private B. common C. popular D. shared
2. Every effort will be made to minimise inconvenience to customers while work is in progress.
A. optimise B. decrease C. reduce D. maximise
VI. Give the correct word form of these words in brackets.
1. Children nowadays are more aware of environment ____________ than we did in the past. (PRO
TECT)
2. The most memorable part of our ____________ was the boat ride on the River Cam. (TOURIS
M)
VII. Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of t
he following exchanges.
1. - May I give you a hand?
- _____.
A. Yes, I’d love to. B. Thank you. You are so kind.
C. Yes, give me. D. I’m not sure.
2. - Could you help me move this table, please?
- _____.
A. I promise. B. No, not yet.
C. Sure, I’d be glad to help. D. You’re welcome!

C. READING
I. Read the following passage and fill in each gap with one word from the box.
unique gems bustling opportunities skyscrapers
CITY LIFE
Living in a city is a (1) _____________ and exciting experience. There's always something
new to see or do, from towering (2) _____________ and bustling markets to world-class museums
and vibrant nightlife. Cities offer endless (3) _____________ for education, entertainment, and cult
ural experiences. You can explore different neighborhoods, discover hidden (4) _____________, an
d meet people from all walks of life. While the fast pace and crowds can be overwhelming at times,
the energy and excitement of city life are truly (5) _____________.
II. Read the following letter and then answer the questions.
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 Hi Mary,
I'm in the Canadian city of Montreal with my brother. It's a fantastic city. My aunt lives here
and we're with her for a week.
Montreal is a very interesting place. It's the biggest bilingual city in the world – a lot of peop
le speak English and French. People speak to me in French in the shops, but when I don't understan
d they speak in perfect English. My brother speaks French fluently. He uses his French every day b
ut he doesn't understand some Canadian French words.
Montreal is very friendly and there are people from many different countries. We go to Italia
n cafés in the "Little Italy" part of the city or to Chinese restaurants in the "Chinatown" area. My fa
vourite place is Mount Royal Park – it's got an amazing view of the city.
Lots of love,
Sally
1. How many nationalities and languages are mentioned in the letter?
____________________________________________________________
2. Why does Sally say Montreal is the biggest bilingual city in the world?
____________________________________________________________
3. How long are she and her brother with her aunt?
____________________________________________________________
4. What does Sally think of Montreal?
____________________________________________________________
5. Why does Sally like the Mount Royal Park?
____________________________________________________________
D. WRITING
I. Write other sentences which have the same meaning as the given sentences.
1. In some villages, people reduce the number of steps to make the handicraft. (cut down on)
=> __________________________________________________________
2. My grandparents gave the skills to my parents. (hand down)
=> __________________________________________________________
3. In their community, the eldest child is usually responsible for his or her parents.(take care of)
=> __________________________________________________________
4. Before we go to a new place, we always get information about it. (find out)
=> __________________________________________________________
II. Reorder words / phrases to make sentences.
1. We / back / home / from / came / our / last / town / Saturday.
____________________________________________________________
2. all / Do / get / you / on / with / your / classmates?
____________________________________________________________
3. Could / how / show / you / me / to / this / open / gate, / please?
____________________________________________________________
4. get / They / on / all / with / neighbours.
____________________________________________________________

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 PRACTICE TEST 2
A. PRONUNCIATION AND STRESS
I. Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced dif
fers from the others.
1. A. thirsty B. birthday C. worst D. read
2. A. never B. dress C. turn D. many
3. A. nurse B. red C. ever D. yet
II. Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word which has a different stress pattern fro
m the other.
1. A. delay B. distraction C. coastal D. obey
2. A. handicraft B. useful C. hygiene D. priority
B. USE OF LANGUAGE
I. Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following sentenc
es.
1. I love our new neighbourhood because we get on ________ the people here.
A. with B. from C. to D. of
2. He can't decide ________ to give his books to.
A. when B. where C. who D. how
3. Could you tell me when ________ the water bill?
A. pay B. to pay C. pays D. paying
4. Do you mind ________ this suitcase for me?
A. carry B. carries C. carrying D. carried
5. Do you mind if I ________ your pen for a moment?
A. borrow B. borrows C. borrowing D. borrowed
6. A: How often do you go to that place? - B: I go there ________ a week.
A. one B. ones C. once D. two
7. I live in the countryside ________ Hanoi.
A. in B. at C. on D. of
8. It’s ________ than the bus.
A. more reliable B. reliable C. reliabler D. most reliable
9. Would you like me ________ a note for Ms Hoa?
A. write B. writes C. to write D. to writes
10. Many students find it easy ________ a good night's sleep before exams.
A. get B. to get C. gets D. getting
II. Put the verbs in brackets in the correct form.
1. If Mai (not want) _______ to gain weight, she shouldn't eat much fast food.
2. If you stay up too late tonight, you might (feel) _______ tired tomorrow morning.
3. He (eat) _______ a lot of fruit and vegetables.
4. You might (come) _______ and join us if you like.
5. They are (wonder) _______ where to buy traditional handicrafts.
6. Sometimes. I (watch) _______ movies there with my sister.
7. The chairman (come) _______ from a coastal city.
8. I can show you how to use the library smart card if you (want) _______.
III. Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each
of the following sentences.
1. Teenovator is a annual competition by the City Teen Council.
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 A B C D
2. They suggest carry out a project which turns food waste into energy.
A B C D
IV. Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underl
ined word(s) in each of the following sentence.
1. Exercise regularly to maintain a healthy weight.
A. unhealthy B. inhealthy C. healthyless D. imhealthy
2. Teens should avoid junk food to stay healthy.
A. try B. use C. consume D. record
V. Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlin
ed word(s) in each of the following sentences.
1. Getting enough sleep is crucial for a teenager's growth and development.
A. essential B. good C. full D. able
2. Teens should manage stress by practicing relaxation techniques.
A. have B. reduce C. use D. handle
VI. Give the correct word form of these words in brackets.
1. Crime rates are increasing __________. (QUICK)
2. In the past, there were not many people living in the town, so it was rather quiet and __________.
(PEACE)
VII. Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of t
he following exchanges.
1. - A: Have you seen the new movie that has just come out?
- B: Sorry, could you repeat the question? _____
A. I didn’t catch what you said. B. I quite followed what you asked me.
C. I didn’t know for sure. D. I didn’t think so.
2. - A: I need some assistance, please.
- B: _____
A. Yes, please. I’d love to. B. Sure. How can I help you?
C. Thanks. That would be great. D. Don’t worry. I’ll do it myself.
C. READING
I. Read the following passage and fill in each gap with one word from the box.
adjust areas manage important social
We can (1) _____________ our time effectively by setting clear goals and prioritizing tasks.
Start by identifying the most (2) _____________ and urgent tasks, then create a schedule or to-do li
st to stay on track. Avoid distractions like (3) _____________ media and focus on the task at hand.
Regular breaks and self-care can boost productivity and prevent burnout. Finally, review and (4)
_____________ your schedule as needed to ensure progress toward your goals. By following these
strategies, you can make the most of your time and achieve success in all (5) _____________ of lif
e.
II. Read the following passage and decide if each statement is True (T) or False (F).
John's life
Life in the city is full of excitement and activity. The streets are always busy with cars, buses,
and people hurrying to their destinations. John loves the fact that there's always something to do, w
hether it's visiting the park, going to the movies, or exploring new shops and restaurants. Everythin
g is close by, and he can easily get around by walking or taking public transportation. However, the
city can sometimes be noisy and crowded, which makes John miss the peace and quiet of the countr
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yside. Despite that, he enjoys the vibrant energy of the city and all the fun experiences it offers ever
y day.

Statements True (T) False (F)

1. John dislikes living in the city because there’s noth
ing to do.
2. John enjoys the fact that there’s always something
to do in the city, like visiting the park or going to the
movies.
3. The city streets are always quiet and empty, with f
ew cars or buses.
4. John can easily get around the city by walking or u
sing public transportation.
5. John never misses the peace and quiet of the count
ryside.
D. WRITING
I. Write other sentences which have the same meaning as the given sentences.
1. Many people think there is no city in Viet Nam that is cleaner than Da Nang City. (the)
=> _________________________________________________________
2. I found the trip to the craft village quite interesting. (interested)
=> _________________________________________________________
3. My father says the place in which we are living is the noisiest one in Ha Noi. (than)
=> _________________________________________________________
4. I have never eaten a more delicious food than this one. (most)
=> _________________________________________________________
II. Reorder words / phrases to make sentences.
1. Construction / in / are / sites / everywhere / the / town.
____________________________________________________________
2. should / You / try / some / doing / exercise. / It's / for / good / mental / your / health.
____________________________________________________________
3. might / He / get / at / a / job / if / good / is / he / good / IT.
____________________________________________________________
4. If / don't / every / you / enough / sleep / get / night, / health / your / will / suffer.
____________________________________________________________

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 PRACTICE TEST 3
A. PRONUNCIATION AND STRESS
I. Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the o
ther three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
1. A. ethnic B. number C. open D. scenery
2. A. tradition B. admire C. coastal D. standard
3. A. compete B. actor C. occur D. organize
II. Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the p
osition of primary stress in each of the following questions.
1. A. monument B. require C. volume D. festival
2. A. religion B. exactly C. youngster D. mistake
B. USE OF LANGUAGE
I. Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questio
ns.
1. Teens should ___________ various sports to find what best suits their interests and health goals.
A. explore B. to explore C. exploring D. to exploring
2. _____________ first, adjusting to a new healthy diet might seem challenging, but it becomes eas
ier over time.
A. On B. In C. At D. From
3. Participating in group fitness activities can help teens _____________ each other and build team
work skills.
A. get closer to B. get acquainted with
C. put up D. argue with
4. Choosing to eat healthy foods _____________ is essential for maintaining good health.
A. by mistake B. by all means C. on purpose D. no point
5. I will be back ___________ my fitness retreat next week and will share my experiences with you.
A. of B. from C. to D. without
6. Sometimes, teens might argue with their peers about the best way to _____________ healthy, but
it’s important to listen and find common ground.
A. stay B. play C. make D. do
7. Many health supplements are _____________ in laboratories to ensure they meet safety and qual
ity standards.
A. made B. took C. paid D. gave
8. Teens who suffer _____________ stress may find that regular physical activity helps alleviate th
eir symptoms.
A. of B. from C. to D. without
9. Teens value the _____________ to choose their own fitness routines and dietary preferences.
A. free B. freedom C. permit D. permission
10. We must _____________ that maintaining a balanced lifestyle requires discipline and effort.
A. admit B. to admit C. admitting D. to admitting
II. Put the verbs in brackets in the correct form.
1. I like to spend my leisure time reading books and (listen) __________________ to music.
2. My parents always allowed me (choose) __________________ how to spend my leisure time, w
hich helped me develop my own interests and passions.
3. I am fond of (hike) __________________ in the countryside during my leisure time because it al
lows me to connect with nature.
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4. If you are not sure how (spend) __________________ your leisure time, you could try taking up
a new hobby or activity that interests you.
5. It is a common custom for tourists (take) __________________ a photo in front of famous land
marks as a way to remember their trip.
6. If we pass down our cultural traditions to the next generation, they (continue) _______________
___ to be preserved.
7. When I was a teenager, I (play) __________________ a lot of sports during my leisure time.
8. I will make an effort to lead a healthier lifestyle by (eat) __________________ a balanced diet a
nd exercising regularly.
III. Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each
of the following questions.
1. Travelling to different countries has definite broadened my understanding of diverse cultures.
A. Travelling B. has C. definite D. diverse
2. It's crucial to take a balance between work and personal life to avoid burnout.
A. crucial B. take C. between D. to avoid
IV. Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underl
ined word(s) in each of the following questions.
1. Teens should learn to solve their problems in a healthy way, such as talking to someone they trus
t.
A. resolve B. put off C. neglect D. defer
2. Setting realistic health goals helps teens accomplish their fitness objectives more effectively.
A. commence B. abandon C. attain D. lose
3. Joining a sports team can be a great way for teens to stay active and make new friends.
A. Taking part in B. Taking up C. Taking away D. Taking over
V. Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSET in meaning to the underline
d word(s) in each of the following questions.
1. Regular exercise and a balanced diet can guarantee better health for teens.
A. uncertainty B. assurance C. warranty D. insurance
2. Teens should turn to healthier food options rather than processed snacks to maintain their energ
y levels.
A. cultivate B. halt C. retain D. continue
3. Encouraging teens to pursue activities they enjoy can lead to lifelong healthy habits.
A. seek B. attend C. ignore D. go after
VI. Give the correct word form of these words in brackets.
1. Establishing a daily routine can make teens more _________________ in both their studies and p
ersonal activities. (produce)
2. Some teens are too _________________ on technology, which can affect their ability to focus on
other activities. (depend)
VII. Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of t
he following exchanges.
1. Minh: "I'm planning to start a new fitness routine to improve my health."
- Lan: "____________"
A. That's terrible! B. What a shame!
C. Congratulations on your decision! D. I'm sorry to hear that.
2. Hung: "I really enjoyed spending time hiking in the mountains with you."
- Thuy: "____________"
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A. I'm glad you had a good time. B. No problem.
C. Maybe next time we can try something different. D. I don't think so.
C. READING
I. Read the following passage and fill in each gap with one word from the box.
strong relationship as diet process

As time goes by, doctors and scientists are finding a strong (1) ___________________ betwe
en the mind and the body. It's becoming clear that how you feel mentally and emotionally is very i
mportant for the way you feel physically. Have you ever thought that once you passed the age of 20
you start to die? Of course, that is generally a slow (2) ___________________, but you can't escape
from it. Teenagers find it difficultt if not impossible-to imagine themselves as middle-aged or old p
eople. That’s because they are young, fit, and (3) ___________________; however, if they don't ge
t into the habit of taking regular exercise early in life to keep like that as long (4) ______________
_____ possible, they will have lots of problems when they are older. One of the easiest ways to kee
p fit is to stick to a healthy (5) ___________________ to eat fruit, fresh vegetables and food contai
ning fiber, regularly. Smoking is something you must give up if you want to be healthy. Also, try to
reduce your alcohol consumption and avoid being too fat.
II. Read the text and choose the correct answers.
ANNA
I work in a fairly traditional office environment doing a typical nine-to-five job. I like my job, but i
t's annoying that my commute to work takes an hour and a half each way and most of my work coul
d really be done online from home. But my boss doesn't seem to trust that we will get any work don
e if left to our own devices, and everyone in the company has to clock in and out every day. It's frus
trating that they feel the need to monitor what we do so closely instead of judging us based on our t
ask performance, like most companies do these days.
LUCY
I used to do a typical five-day week, but after I came out of my parental leave, I decided that I want
ed to spend more time with my children before they start school. After negotiating with my boss, w
e decided to cut my working week down to a three-day work week. This of course meant a significa
nt cut in my pay too, as I'm paid on a pro-rata basis. I've since noticed, though, that my workload ha
sn't decreased in the slightest! I'm now doing five days' worth of work in three days, but getting pai
d much less for it! I find myself having to take work home just so that I can meet the deadlines. It's
wearing me out trying to juggle work with looking after my children and my family, but I don’t dar
e to bring this up with my boss because I think he feels as if he's made a huge concession letting me
come in only three days a week.
LOUIS
I work for a global IT company, but because their headquarters is in the States, I do all my work onl
ine from home. That means that I don't waste time commuting or making idle chit-chat with colleag
ues. I work on a project basis, and this flexibility is very valuable to me because it means that I can
easily take some time off when my children need me to go to their school performances or if I need
to schedule an appointment with the dentist. The downside is that without clear office hours, I tend
to work well into the evening, sometimes skipping dinner to finish a task. It can also get quite lonel
y working on my own, and I sometimes miss sharing ideas with colleagues.
LILY
I'm a freelancer and work for myself. This is great because I am in control of what I do and how I s
pend my time. At first, I was working from home, but I found it really hard to concentrate. There w
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ere just too many distractions around: housework that needed doing, another cup of tea, my family
members wanting my attention for various things. So I started to go to a nearby café to work, but th
e Wi-Fi connection wasn't ideal and I found myself drinking too much coffee. In the end, I decided
to rent a desk in a co-working space with five other freelancers like myself. I liked getting dressed t
o go to work in the morning and being able to focus in an office environment. The other freelancers
do similar kinds of web-based work to me and so it's nice to have workmates to bounce ideas off as
well.
1. What is Anna's main frustration with her job?
A. The long hours she has to work B. The long commute to work
C. The lack of trust from her boss D. The lack of a clear job description
2. Why is Lucy feeling worn out?
A. She has taken on more responsibilities at work.
B. She has to work overtime every day.
C. Her workload hasn't decreased despite working fewer days.
D. She is struggling to find a work-life balance after her parental leave.
3. What is a disadvantage Louis experiences from working from home?
A. He misses office meetings.
B. He finds it difficult to focus on his tasks.
C. He tends to work late into the evening.
D. He has to spend too much time commuting.
4. Why did Lily decide to rent a desk in a co-working space?
A. She wanted a better Wi-Fi connection.
B. She found working from home too distracting.
C. She needed a quieter place to work.
D. She wanted to avoid working with other freelancers.
5. What is a common theme in all the experiences shared by Anna, Lucy, Louis, and Lily?
A. They all prefer working from home.
B. They all struggle with balancing work and personal life.
C. They all enjoy their jobs without any frustrations.
D. They all work in the same company.
D. WRITING
I. Make questions for underlined parts.
1. I have gained valuable experience over the past three years.
______________________________________________________________
2. We have achieved three goals since the start of this year.
______________________________________________________________
3. She has learned a lot since she began working on this project last month.
______________________________________________________________
II. Do as directed.
1. This is the most challenging experience I have ever had.
→ I have never ___________________________________________________
2. When did you first travel abroad?
→ How long _____________________________________________________
3. Living / from / away / for / home / college / a/ was / life-changing / experience/.
_______________________________________________________________
4. The last time we visited our hometown was three years ago.
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→ The last time __________________________________________________

PRACTICE TEST 4
A. PRONUNCIATION AND STRESS
I. Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the o
ther three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
1. A. economy B. industry C. family D. diversify
2. A. naked B. tested C. parked D. needed
3. A. odd B. lowland C. minority D. priority
II. Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the p
osition of primary stress in each of the following questions.
1. A. atmosphere B. ceremony C. decorative D. ornamental
2. A. enhance B. lifestyle C. improve D. technology
B. USE OF LANGUAGE
I. Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questio
ns.
1. I am in the ____________ of reading books in my leisure time.
A. habit B. daily C. weekly D. annually
2. How ____________ is that building?
A. high B. far C. long D. often
3. ____________ design buildings and structures.
A. Architectures B. Architectual C. Architects D. Architectures
4. Smoking is ____________ to your health.
A. good B. useful C. harmful D. positive
5. Please ____________ off the lights before leaving the room.
A. switch B. take C. put D. call
6. Education plays a vital role ____________ shaping our lifestyles.
A. on B. at C. in D. with
7. If you want to live a healthy lifestyle, you should exercise regularly and eat a ____________ diet.
A. balanced B. balance C. balances D. imbalanced
8. ____________ you work hard, you will not succeed.
A. Because B. Unless C. Since D. If
9. You ____________ achieve great things if you believe in yourself.
A. should B. can C. cannot D. shouldn’t
10. People tend ____________ faster when they are genuinely interested in the subject.
A. learn B. to learn C. learning D. to learning
II. Put the verbs in brackets in the correct form.
1. I used to collect stamps and coins as a hobby during my leisure time when I (be) _____________
___ younger.
2. During my leisure time, I like (play) ________________ video games and (write) ____________
____ stories.
3. We spend our vacations (explore) ________________ new places and cultures.
4. Many people enjoy (attend) ________________ concerts or music festivals during their leisure ti
me to experience live music.
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5. If we don't protect the environment during our leisure time activities, we can (cause) _________
_______ damage to the planet.
6. It's common for people (take) ________________ a souvenir home from their travels as a way to
remember their experience.
7. If we (not make) ________________ an effort to preserve our cultural heritage, it will be lost to f
uture generations.
8. I hope (travel) ________________ to different parts of the world during my leisure time to learn
about different cultures and ways of life.
III. Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each
of the following questions.
1. She promised to sharing her valuable experiences with the team, hoping to inspire everyone to ov
ercome challenges.
A. sharing B. valuable C. hoping D. challenges
2. The doctor allows the patient stop taking the medicine if they experience any negative side effect
s.
A. the B. stop C. taking D. side
IV. Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underl
ined word(s) in each of the following questions.
1. Don't miss the chance to try local food and learn about cultural traditions while travelling.
A. succeed to catch B. ignore C. skip D. escape
2. It's important to notice any changes in your health and seek medical attention if necessary.
A. remark B. overlook C. detect D. become aware of
3. It's important for teenagers to learn how to become independent and less dependent on their par
ents.
A. reliant B. needful C. helpless D. supported
V. Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSET in meaning to the underline
d word(s) in each of the following questions.
1. Suggestions for leisure time activities include reading, playing sports, or watching movies.
A. Recommendations B. Habits C. Impacts D. Methods
2. There is a vast array of cultural customs around the world that are worth exploring.
A. small B. finite C. massive D. tiny
3. Playing video games can be a fantastic way to unwind during your leisure time.
A. normal B. marvellous C. awful D. terrible
VI. Give the correct word form of these words in brackets.
1. Effective ________________ is essential for building strong relationships in both personal and p
rofessional settings. (communicate)
2. The teacher's thoughtful ________________ to students' questions helped clarify complex topics
and encouraged further discussion. (respond)
VII. Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of t
he following exchanges.
1. Trang: "I'm planning to volunteer at the local animal shelter this weekend."
- Hoa: "_____________"
A. That's a great idea! B. I don’t want to listen.
C. What time is it? D. Awful. Do something else.
2. Tuan: "I'm thinking about changing my diet to a plant-based one."
- Mai: "_____________"
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A. That's a terrible idea! B. Not at all.
C. It might be challenging, but worth it. D. You’re welcome.

C. READING
I. Read the passage and then decide whether the statements are True (T) or False (F).
Teenagers
Teenagers today are undergoing lots of changes. They are between the ages of 13 to 19. Many of th
em are undergoing physical and emotional changes. These are the stages in teenagers that are unavo
idable.
The teenage life is full of happiness, sadness, enjoyment and it can be interesting too. This is becau
se in teenage life, a teenager is subjected to physical growth, hormonal changes and even dilemmas.
They may be in a stage of conflict like undergoing puppy love. This is only a normal part of life.
Making friends is part and parcel of a teenager's life. The teenager should enjoy life by making frie
nds with peers and participate in healthy activities such as camping, picnic, kayaking, swimming an
d so on. Through friends, a teenager learns to joke, laugh and play to release stress and tension. By
making friends, the teenager learns to sweeten his or her joys and even eases the bitterness of life's
downtime.
Many teenagers are very conscious of their physical outlook. It is at this part of their life that beauty
strikes as the main self-image. They love to follow up with the latest trends for dressing, hairstyle a
nd even look good with their physical image. Some girls and boys go on a crash diet to slim down i
n order to look attractive. Others may suffer from acne and pimples that may scar their external bea
uty.
1. What age range does the text define as teenage years?
_______________________________________________________________
2. What emotions do teenagers experience during this stage of life?
_______________________________________________________________
3. What is a common concern for teenagers about their appearance?
_______________________________________________________________
4. Why do teenagers make friends, according to the text?
_______________________________________________________________
5. What physical issues can affect a teenager's self-image?
_______________________________________________________________

II. Read the following passage and then decide whether statements are true (T) or false (F).
From the 20th to the 21st century, there have been significant changes in the majority of cou
ntries around the world. Substantial differences are evident between the way we live today and the
way we lived a century ago. Vietnam is no exception although there are some aspects of life in Viet
nam that are similar to the way of life of the 20th century. Living in Vietnam today differs greatly f
rom the lifestyle of 100 years ago. People in the past mainly worked in agriculture, whereas today t
here are significantly fewer people working in this sector of the economy. These days, by comparis
on, people are more likely to be employed in manufacturing and tourism than in the rice fields. Mor
eover, Vietnam, which was traditionally agricultural, is transforming into an entirely different count
ry. While agriculture is still an important component of the Vietnamese economy, other enterprises
are accounting for an increasing amount of economic activity.

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 However, along with the differences, similarities also exist. The Vietnamese have kept many
of the characteristics of their forefathers. The Vietnamese people are as friendly today as they were
in the past. This is best illustrated in the way they welcome foreigners. Moreover, the determination
of the people of Vietnam has not changed. The Vietnamese work collectively and happily towards t
he development of their country. To conclude, while there are differences in past and present lifesty
les, there are important similarities. Although Vietnam has changed in many ways, there always ha
ve been, and always will be, the friendly welcoming smiles of the Vietnamese people.
______ 1. Vietnam has transformed from a traditionally agricultural country into one where other e
nterprises are becoming more prominent.
______ 2. The text states that the majority of people in Vietnam today work in agriculture, just as t
hey did 100 years ago.
______ 3. The Vietnamese people have retained their friendliness, as seen in how they welcome for
eigners.
______ 4. The text mentions that although lifestyles have changed, the determination of the Vietna
mese people to work towards the development of their country has remained the same.
______ 5. The text claims that Vietnam has completely abandoned its agricultural roots in favour of
industrialization and tourism.
D. WRITING
I. Reorder the words to make correct sentences.
1. I fancy / for / jog / going / to start / a morning / my day / some fresh / with / air and exercise.
______________________________________________________________
2. To maintain / food / it’s important / good health, / to avoid / much / eating too / processed/.
______________________________________________________________
3. We / visit the / plan to / local farmers' / this weekend / market / to stock / fresh, organic / up on /
produce/.
______________________________________________________________
II. Do as directed.
1. She made up her mind to learn traditional Vietnamese cooking to better understand her cultural
heritage. (decided)
(Complete the sentence with the words or phrases given)
=> _____________________________________________________________
2. We last visited the ancient temples two years ago.
(Rewrite the sentence without changing its meaning)
=> We haven’t _________________________________________________?
3. If you / experience / should / traditional / want to / New / Vietnamese / you / festivals, / visit / the
/ Lunar / during / Year/.
(Put the words in the correct order to make a meaningful sentence)
______________________________________________________________
4. We decided to join a local cooking class to gain hands-on experience with Vietnamese recipes.
(Complete the sentence with the given word)
→ We decided to take _____________________________________________

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 ANSWER KEY
PRACTICE TEST 1
A. PRONUNCIATION AND STRESS
I.
1. C 2. D 3. C
II.
1. D 2. B
B. USE OF LANGUAGE
I.
1. C 2. A 3. B 4. A 5. D
6. B 7. C 8. A 9. B 10. D
II.
1. were walking 2. had 3. Have ... ever made
4. to choose 5. searching 6. forgotten
7. mentions 8. could
III.
1. B → mentions 2. D → food
IV.
1. B 2. D
V.
1. A 2. D
VI.
1. protection 2. tour
VII.
1. B 2. C
C. READING
I.
1. bustling 2. skyscrapers 3. Opportunities
4. gems 5. unique
II.
1. There are 6 nationalities and languages mentioned in the letter.
2. Because a lot of people speak English and French.
3. For a week.
4. She thinks it is a fantastic city.
5. Because it's got an amazing view of the city.
D. WRITING
I.
1. In some villages, people cut down on the number of steps to make the handicraft.
2. My grandparents handed down the skills to my parents.
3. In their community, the eldest child usually takes care of his or her parents.
4. Before we go to a new place, we always find out about it.
II.
1. We came back from our home town last Saturday.
2. Do you get on with all your classmates?
3. Could you show me how to open this gate, please?
4. They get on with all neighbours.
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 PRACTICE TEST 2
A. PRONUNCIATION AND STRESS
I. 1. D 2. C 3. A
II. 1. C 2. D
B. USE OF LANGUAGE
I. 1. A 2. C 3. B 4. C 5. A
6. C 7. D 8. A 9. C 10. B
II. 1. doesn’t want 2. feel 3. ate 4. come
5. wondering 6. watch 7. comes 8. Want
III. 1. B → an 2. B → carrying
IV. 1. A 2. C
V. 1. A 2. D
VI. 1. quickly 2. peaceful
VII. 1. A 2. B
C. READING
I. 1. manage 2. important 3. social 4. adjust 5. areas
II. 1. F 2. T 3. F 4. T 5. F
D. WRITING
I. 1. Many people think Da Nang City is the cleanest city in Viet Nam.
2. I felt quite interested in the trip to the craft village.
3. My father says that no other place in Ha Noi is noisier than the place in which we are living.
4. This food is the most delicious I have ever eaten.
II. 1. Construction sites are everywhere in the town.
2. You should try doing some exercise. It's good for your mental health.
3. He might get a good job if he is good at IT.
4. If you don't get enough sleep every night, your health will suffer.
PRACTICE TEST 3
A. PRONUNCIATION AND STRESS
I. 1. A 2. D 3. D
II. 1. B 2. C
B. USE OF LANGUAGE
I. 1. A 2. C 3. A 4. C 5. B
6. A 7. A 8. B 9. B 10. A
II.1. listening 2. to choose 3. hiking 4. to spend
5. to take 6. will continue 7. played 8. eating
III.1. C 2. C
IV.1. A 2. C 3. A
V.1. A 2. B 3. C
VI. 1. productive 2. dependent
VII.1. C 2. A
C. READING
I. 1. relationship 2. process 3. strong 4. as 5. diet
II.1. B 2. C 3. C 4. B 5. B
D. WRITING
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I. 1. What have you gained over the past three years?
2. How many goals have you/ we achieved since the start of this year?
3. Who has learned a lot since she began working on this project last month?
II. 1. I have never had such a challenging experience like this before.
2. How long is it since you first traveled abroad?
3. Living away from home for college was a life-changing experience.
4. The last time we visited our hometown was three years ago.

PRACTICE TEST 4
A. PRONUNCIATION AND STRESS
I. 1. D 2. C 3. B
II. 1. D 2. B
B. USE OF LANGUAGE
I.1. A 2. A 3. C 4. C 5. A
6. C 7. A 8. B 9. B 10. B
II.1. was 2. playing – writing 3. exploring 4. attending
5. can cause 6. to take 7. don’t make 8. to travel
III.1. A 2. B
IV.1. A 2. B 3. A
V.1. A 2. C 3. B
VI. 1. Communication 2. responses
VII.1. A 2. C
C. READING
I. 1. 13 to 19 years old.
2. Happiness, sadness, enjoyment, and interest.
3. They are concerned with beauty and following the latest trends.
4. To release stress and tension, and to enjoy life.
5. Acne and pimples.
II.1. T 2. F 3. T 4. T 5. F
D. WRITING
I. 1. I fancy going for a morning jog to start my day with some fresh air and exercise.
2. To maintain good health, it’s important to avoid eating too much processed food.
3. We plan to visit the local farmers' market this weekend to stock up on fresh, organic produce.
II. 1. She decided to learn traditional Vietnamese cooking to better understand her cultural heritage.
2. We haven’t visited the ancient temples for two years.
3. If you want to experience traditional Vietnamese festivals, you should visit during the Lunar Ne
w Year.

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