HOMEWORK SESSION 8 8-12-2024

A. MULTI-CHOICE
I. PHONETICS
1. Choose a word (A, B, C, D) that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
1. A. artificial B. distance C. centre D. cells
2. A. thought B. tough C. bought D. fought
3. A. raised B. talked C. watched D. laughed
4. A. hidden B. minor C. written D. kitten
5. A. many B. lamb C. handle D. camera
2. Choose the word (A, B, C, D) whose main stress pattern is not the same as that of the others
6. A. nomination B. priority C. congratulate D. occurrence
7. A. charity B. energy C. separate D. pollution
8. A. celebrate B. slavery C. opinion D. minimize
9. A. suggest B. freedom C. recent D. sticky
10. A. predict B. cover C. resource D. replace
II. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best completes the sentences.
11. Buy me a dozen of eggs on the way back, __________?
A. will you B. may you C. do you D. can you
12. We insist that a meeting________ as soon as possible.
A. be held B. is held C. were held D. will be held
13. It is believed that there is a _________ between two crimes.
A. join B. chain C. link D. connector
14. My uncle was______ ill last summer but fortunately, he is now making a slow but steady recovery.
A. critically B. deeply C. fatally D. seriously
15. That man, _______ family is very poor, is standing in front of the hotel to ask for money.
A. whose B. whom C. who D. that
16. Joe seemed to be in a good mood, ________ he snapped at me angrily when I asked him to join us.
A. yet B. so C. for D. and
17. “Who has brothers and sisters?”“Everyone ________Virginia who’s an only child.”
A. except to B. with C. from D. but
18. He is the manager of the factory. He’s ________it.
A. charged with B. charged C. in charge D. in charge of
19. Florida, ________ the Sunshine State, attracts many tourists every year.
A. is B. is known as C. known as D. that is known as
20. _______ my experience, very few people really understand the problem.
A. To B. In C. With D. From
21. When she died, she gave _________ all her money to a charity for cats.
A. away B. out C. on D. off
22. I don't want much sugar in my coffee. Just_______, please.
A. few B. a few C. little D. a little
23. He's left his book at home; he's always so______.
A. forgetful B. forgettable C. forgotten D. forgetting
24. 'I'm very ______ to you for putting in so much hard work,' the boss said.
A. thanking B. grateful C. considerate D. careful
25. Steel_______ with chromium to produce a noncorrosive substance known as stainless steel.
A. is combined B. that is combined C. combining D. when combined
26. She looked very______ when I told her the good news.
A. happily B. happiness C. happy D. was happy
26. People are not aware ______ the problem of overpopulation.
A. for B. of C. at D. in
27. We wish you both- health and longevity.
A. long life B. happy life C. easy life D. exciting life
28. We arranged the meeting, but ________came.
A. anyone B. someone C. everyone D. no one
29. Better health care and agriculture have led to rapid population _______.
A. grow B. growing C. grown D. growth
30. Our school has managed to collect a lot of books to ____ to the children in a village school.
A. publish B. distribute C. employ D. depart
31. I am pleased to _______ the winner of the final competition. It's Group B.
A. recite B. announce C. explain D. appoint
32. Family members who live apart try to get together ______ Tet.
A. in B. at C. on D. during
33. The whole family usually tries to get together at Christmas.
A. contact B. gather C. relate D. communicate
34. I always get to work before ________ else.
A. anyone B. someone C. everyone D. no one
35. Her first novel has been _______ acclaimed as a masterpiece.
A. nation B. national C. international D. internationally
36. Claire ______ at the homeless shelter once a week.
A. performs B. participates C. joins D. suffers
37. He's been teaching music for years, but he hasn't any _______.
A. examinations B. experiences C. experience D. qualifications
38. He got an excellent grade in his examination ______ the fact that he had not worked particularly hard.
A. on account of B. because of C. in spite of D. Although
39. Vietnamese people usually make _______ for Tet several weeks beforehand.
A. preparing B. preparation C. preparatory D. preparations
40. I hope _______ will be comfortable here. We try to make each guest feel at home.
A. anyone B. someone C. everyone D. no one
41. ______ flowers for Tet are peach flowers and apricot flowers.
A. Popular B. National C. International D. Traditional
42. I've never seen this actor ______ before.
A. comfort B. perform C. present D. represent
43. He______ his poem in front of the whole school.
A. dedicated B. recited C. said D. delivered
44. Before Tet, supermarkets and shops are full _______ goods.
A. for B. with C. in D. of
45. Japanese usually ______ their houses with some small pine trees.
A. prepare B. celebrate C. make D. decorate
46. Tet is also the time for children to receive lucky money ______ in red envelopes.
A. which wrapped B. wrapped C. wrapping D. all are correct
47. Hardly _______ turns up to the meeting.
A. anyone B. someone C. everyone D. no one
48. Pressure on natural resources will _______ as we face a population explosion.
A. decrease B. decline C. increase D. raise
49. All students can take part in the annual English-speaking Competition.
A. happening once a year B. happening once a term
C. happening once a month D. happening once every six
50. ______ Christmas Eve, people often have parties late at midnight.
A. On B. In C. At D. For
51. On Christmas Eve children go to bed full ______ excitement.
A. of B. with C. up D. in
52. How do people ______ New Year in your country?
A. prepare B. celebrate C. make D. decorate
53. I thought I heard ________ knocking at the door.
A. anyone B. someone C. everyone D. no one
54. She ______ her difficulties to graduate.
A. overcame B. got C. passed D. saw
55. There is now intense ______ between schools to attract students.
A. competence B. competition C. competitive D. competitor
56.Children are always ______ about Tet holiday.
A. excited B. interested C. keen D. concerned
57. On the first -day of Tet, children _______ their new clothes and make New Year's wishes to their parents.
A. take on B. pick on C. put on D. try on
58. The world's population is ______ to be over 7 billion by 2010.
A. claimed B. blamed C. expected D. reached
59. Janet Jones is ________ I rarely see these days.
A. anyone B. someone C. everyone D. no one
60. Some people were in the streets ______ money for charity.
A. raising B. getting C. donating D. giving

III. LANGUAGE FUNTIONS

Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best completes the sentences.
61. –“How do you do?” –“______________.”
A. How do you do? B. Not too bad. C. I’m well. Thank you. D. Yeah, OK.
62. –“Do you think you’ll get the job? –“____________.”
A. Yes, that’s right B. I think not C. I know so D. Well, I hope
so
63. –“Happy Christmas!” –“____________.”
A. The same to you! B. Happy Christmas with you!
C. You are the same! D. Same for you!
64. –“Thank you very much for a lovely party.” –“______________.”
A. Cheers B. Thanks C. Have a good day D. You are
welcome
65. –“Would you like something to eat?" –“______________. I'm not hungry now.”
A. Yes, I would B. No, no problem C. No, thanks D. Yes, it is

21.The Vietnam Society of Learning Promotion started a---------------for illiteracy eradication in 2000.
A. revolution B. movement C. campaign D. struggle .
22. It was very good----------you to help Lan with her homework .
A. for B. to C. with D. of .
23. If you-----------too much of your energy on the climb , you’ll have none left for the descent.
A. spend B. lose C. expand D. invest .
24. It’s traditional in America to eat turkey on---------------.
A.Christmas Day B. Thanksgiving C. New Year Day D. Mother’s Day.
25. Those photos ,-------------we had taken with a cheap camera , came out beautifully .
A. which B. to which C. for which D. that .
26. The 15th Asian Games was successful sporting event that all attendees would never forget.
A. attendants B. attenders C. athletes D. spectators .
27. It is necessary---------children----------of their old parents.
A. that/took care B. which/take carC. for/to take care D. B or C.
28. He not only read the book,but also remembered what he had read.This sentence means-----
A. He read both the book and remembered what he had read .
B. He either read the book or remembered what he had read .
C. He both read the book and remembered what he had read .
D. He read the book but remembered what he had read .
29. -----------has become the third country which can independently carry out the manned space activities .
A. China B. The United States C. Canada D. Britain.
30. Go and get me some chalks ,--------------------?
A. don’t you B. won’t you C. do you D. shall you .
IV. GUIDED CLOZE TEST
Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits each blank space in the following passage.
Do you want to take part in the battle to save the world’s wildlife? Animal Watch is the book which
will (66) _______ you in the fight for survival that (67) _______ many of our endangered animals and show
how they struggle on the edge of extinction. As you enjoy the book’s 250 pages and over 150 colour
photographs, you will have the (68) _______ of knowing that part of your purchase money is being used to
help animals (69) _______ from the comfort of your armchair, you will be able to observe the world’s
animals close-up and explore their habitats. You will also discover the terrible results of human (70) _______
for land, flesh and skins.
Animal Watch is packed with fascinating facts. Did you know that polar bears cover their black
noses with their (71) _______ so they can hunt their prey in the snow without being seen, for example? Or
that for each orang-utan which is captured, one has to die?
This superb (72) _______ has so (73) _______ Britain's leading wildlife charity that it has been
chosen as Book of the Year, a title awarded to books which are considered to have made a major contribution
to wildlife conservation. You will find Animal Watch at a special low (74) _______ price at all good
bookshops, but hurry while (75) _______ last.
66. A. combine B. involve C. bring D. lead
67. A. meets B. opposes C. forces D. faces
68. A. satisfaction B. enjoyment C. virtue D. value
69. A. preserve B. conserve C. revive D. survive
70. A. greed B. interest C. care D. concern
71. A. feet B. claws C. paws D. toes
72. A. publicity B. periodical C. publication D. reference.
73. A. imposed B. impressed C. persuaded D. admired
74. A. beginning B. preparatory C. original D. introductory
75. A. stores B. stocks C. goods D. funds
V. READING COMPREHENSION
Read the passage below and choose the best answer for each question.
Most of the people who like films are only interested in the leading actor or actress when they enjoy
a film. It seems to them that only the actors or actresses have made the film successful. They always pay
attention to their appearance, performance, and fashion. There are many film viewers who have no awareness
of the other people’s work to make a film. A finished film is, actually, the result of the collaboration of many
people, and the most important among them are the scriptwriter, the cinematographer, the film editor, the
actor, and the director. Especially, in some thrilling scenes, the roles of stuntmen are very important. They are
always in danger when they are acting; some of them are even badly hurt or dead. But what a pity, many film
viewers rarely appreciate their work.
76. To many film viewers, ________.
A. the director is the most important B. no one is more important than the leading actor or actress
C. the stuntmen play the most important role D. the most important person is the cinematographer
77. Many film viewers always pay attention to ________.
A. the director’s name and appearance B. the pictures taken by the cinematographer
C. the leading actors’ or actresses’ family
D. the actors’ and actresses’ appearance, performance, and fashion
78. The work of stuntmen is ________.
A. secure B. dangerous C. interesting D. thrilled
79. A finished film is the result of the collaboration of _______.
A. many people B. the actors C. the actresses D. the director
80. There are ______ most important people in making a film.
A. 3 B. 4 C. 5 D. 6
B. WRITING
I. VERB FORMS.
Give the correct form of the verbs in brackets to complete the sentences.
Dear Winnie,
Thank you for your letter which I received this morning. You asked me what we (81. do)
……………………………. when the landslide occurred. I (82. not remember) …………………………….
things too clearly now but I think I (83. watch) ……………………………. TV and my sister (84. do)
……………………………. her homework at the time. Suddenly all the lights (85. go out)
……………………………. and I (86. frighten) …………………………….. I remember (87. call out)
……………………………. to my parents, who (88. talk) ……………………………. quietly in the next
room. The next minute we (89. hear) ……………………………. a loud noise and the whole building began
to shake.
It was a terrible experience and I never want (90. go) ……………………………. through anything
like it again. We are all safe now but we were very lucky.
Love,
Anna
II. WORD FORMS.
91.Television can make things more _____________ because it brings both sounds and pictures. MEMORY
92.Tim is one of the _____________ on a boat trip on Lake Michigan. PARTICIPATE
93.Saving energy means reducing _____________ bills. HOUSE
94. It is_____________ to eat too much sugar and fat. HEALTH
95. If you can give a reasonable ____________ for your bad behavior last night. I'll forgive you.EXPLAIN
96. My brother often does experiments about electricity for _____________.PLEASE
97. The _____________ charged me 50,000 VND for each room. DECORATE
98. After taking an aspirin, her headache _____________.APPEAR
99. If she can make up such stories, she is certainly a very _____________ girl. IMAGINE
100. Tell me some_____________ between these two pictures. SIMILAR