TEST UNIT 5 TA9

Circle 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. university B. unit C. understand D. uniform
2. A. youngster B. beyond C. year D. happy
3. A. under B. union C. umbrella D. unpleasant
Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in
the position of primary stress.
4. A. evening B. mountainous C. amazing D. actually
5. A. relaxing B. traveler C. invention D. exciting
6. A. movement B. monument C. unpleasant D. wonderful
Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
7. While…….a jeep through the countryside, I enjoyed the scenic views and felt the
refreshing breeze on my face.
A. getting B. riding C. travelling D. arriving
8. I had an incredible time…… a historical site, learning about its rich heritage and
capturing its beauty through my camera lens.
A. exploring B. discovering C. looking D. watching
9……….an eco-tour allowed me to appreciate nature's wonders while minimising my
impact on the environment.
A. Giving B. Getting C. Going D. Taking
10. My adventure trip to Ha Giang was an unforgettable experience. We stopped
to………..many different spots on the way.
A. the seabed B. a jeep C. the gong show D. a mountain
11. First we had a private………. tour which included a complete day with the guide and
car.
A. guide B. guiding C. guided D. guidance
12. On our arrival, the tour guide…….us to the car and made us feel very comfortable.
A. served B. welcomed C. bought D. brought
13. Tom can't go to school today because he _________ just _________ his leg.
A. was - breaking B. will - break C. has - broken D. have – broken
14. Christine _________ at that company since she was graduated from university.
A. has worked B. was working C. worked D. is working
15. Tina and Chris _________ together as a couple for over five years/ so far
A. have been B. are C. will be D. were
16. She has cooked dinner for us every evening since we _________ in together.
A. moved B. have moved C. move D. are moving
17. I……..never…….in sch an embarrassing situation before
A. had/ been B. haven’t/ gone C. have/been D. hadn’t/been
 Choose A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning in each
of the following underlined phrases.
18. I attended an interview, and I was so nervous that my mind went blank.
A. went empty B. became unfocused
C. turned blush D. became exhausted
19. I learnt history by rote and I couldn't pass the test that required me to think.
A. by heart B. mindfully
C. thinkingly D. by accident
Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in
each of the following questions. Correct it.
20. I have visited Paris last month, and I have always wanted to go back.
A B C D
21. He studied German in college and practiced it regularly since then.
A B C D
22. My friends have travelled to Asia last year and explored many countries in the region.
A B C D
24. She lived in London for a year and has miss the city ever since she moved away
A B C D
Speaking. Choose the most suitable response A, B, C, or D to each of the following
exchanges.
25.Minh:………………………………………………….
Teacher: That's okay, Minh. Remember to finish it and send it to me soon.
A. I'm sorry for not finishing homework, Miss Lan.
B. I'm sorry for my finishing homework, Miss Lan.
C. I'm sorry for having sent you the homework, Miss Lan.
D. I apologise for leaving my textbook home, Miss Lan.
26.Mai: ………………………………………………………….
Ann: That's alright You can keep it until you finish it
A. What made you choose that book?
B. Oops, my mistake, Ann. I didn't know this is your book.
C. Can I borrow another book, please?
D. I thought you didn't like the author of this book.
Read the passage and choose the correct answer A, B, C, or D to each of the questions.
I went to Singapore on my own for a ten-day summer course. There were about 15
students from China, Malaysia, Cambodia, India, and Iran in the course. We were all so
surprised about the cleanliness and discipline of the country. On the second day of the
course, we had special team-building activities. We worked in groups of five from
different countries to search for a location on a map that the school staff gave us. The time
we spent doing the activity together was really memorable. We discussed how to find the
place. After four hours of walking, taking the bus and metro as well as getting lost, we
arrived at the destination. Over the remaining days, we attended English lessons. We
worked on projects and culture workshops. We discussed and shared our own traditions
and customs. During the time here, we also visited the Botanic Gardens, took photos in
the orchard garden and explored Chinatown where we bought souvenirs for our parents
and friends. At the weekend, we went to the Discovery Centre. We were impressed by the
attraction and interactive gallery as well as the brilliant learning experiences we had. After
the trip, I felt proud of myself for being able to go without my parents and leaving my
comfort zone
27. The course…………………………………...
A. was on the 10th June B. lasted 10 days
C. lasted 15 days D. started on the 10th June
28. The author had………………………………in Singapore.
A. a special day B. a touring trip
C. a photo session D. English lessons
29. In English lessons, the students………………………………
A. learnt grammar and reading B. worked on projects
C. attended formal workshops D. leamt about Singapore’s culture
30. Which of the following did they NOT do at the Discovery Centre?
A. Got learning experiences. B. Bought souvenirs.
C. Visited an interactive gallery. D. Saw the attraction.
31. What does the author mean by “leaving my comfort zone"?
A. getting away from parents
B. getting to a place that is comfortable
C. escaping a safe and comfortable situation
D. experiencing something comfortable
32. The passage is about………………………………
A. the author's experiences on a summer course
B. how the author got out of her comfort zone
C. the author’s English class in Singapore
D. special team-building activities in Singapore
Read the passage and choose the correct option to fill in each blank.
Secondary school was not a fun time with me due to my (33) ________________
experience of being bullied. It started with some teasing and name-calling, but then it got
more serious with physical violence. There were a few times when I tried to fight back the
bullies, but I always ended up getting hurt because they were bigger and stronger than me.
The worst part was that none of my peers ever stepped up to help me, which made me feel
so alone and (34) ________________. After a long time of suffering alone and keeping
silence, I finally sought help from my parents. It took a lot of (35) ________________ for
me to tell them what was going on, but I'm glad I did. They immediately contacted the
school and demanded that they take action against the bullies. Finally, something was
done, and the bullying stopped.
 Looking back, I just wish I had spoken up sooner. I also think the school could have
done a better job of (36) ________________ with the issue. Nowadays, there are more
methods available for addressing bullying, and I hope that no one else has to go through
what I went through.
33. A. exciting B. terrible C. magical D. joyful
34. A. anxious B. guilty C. exhausted D. helpless
35. A. encourage B. courage C. encouragement D. discourage
36. A. connecting B. struggling C. dealing D. applying
Circle the correct answer A, B, C, or D which is closest in meaning to the original one
37. An started doing yoga at 6 o'clock.
A. An has started doing yoga since 6 o'clock.
B. It's 6 hours since An started doing yoga.
C. An has done yoga since 6 o'clock.
D. An has done yoga for 6 hours.
38. It's the first time her little son has tried Indian food.
A. Her little son has never tried Indian food before.
B. Her little son started to try Indian food when he was little.
C. Her little son first tried Indian food when he was little.
D. Her little son has tried Indian food since he was little.
39. The last time Mai travelled to Europe was two years ago.
A. Mai last time travelled to Europe two years ago.
B. It has been two years since Mai last travelled to Europe.
C. Mai haven't travelled to Europe for two years.
D. Mai began travelling to Europe two years ago.
40. George and his friends haven't phoned each other since last night.
A. George and his friends has started to phone each other since last night.
B. Last night was the last time George and his friends have phoned each other.
C. Last night George and his friends didn't phone each other.
D. George and his friends last phoned each other last night.