FIFTEEN-MINUTE TEST

CODE: 202
Name:..........................................................................................
Class:............
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs
from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1. A. book B. look C. flood D. good
Question 2. A. charity B. school C. childish D. teacher
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in
the position of the primary stress in the following question.
Question 3. A. donate B. prevent C. attend D. slogan
Question 4: A. natural B. chemical C. atmosphere D. solution
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Question 5. The resource of valuable plants can _________ if we do not protect them.
A. cut down B. run out C. locate in D. depend on
Question 6. _______ from university, he started his journey to find a suitable job.
A. Have graduated B. Having graduated C. Have been graduated D. Have been graduating
Question 7. It was _________ I saw some caves.
A. in Ha Long bay that B. from Ha Long bay which
C. in Ha Long bay that D. Ha Long bay which
Question 8. Jane speaks Vietnamese fluently, ______?
A. does she B. doesn’t she C. does not she D. isn’t she
Question 9. When she came home last night, her children _______ TV.
A. are watching B. were watching C. watch D. have watched
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word that best fits
each the numbered blanks.
The idea of going overseas to study can be daunting, with visions of baffling languages or nights spent
in isolation while you are gradually forgotten by your friends and family. (10) _____, the benefits of
studying abroad - such as broadening your mind, improving your career prospects and making friends from
all over the world - can make digging out your passport really rewarding.
"Studying abroad is an (11) _____ experience,” says Anna Boyd, event manager at The Student World.
"Being immersed in another culture, understanding differences and spotting similarities, living on a beach or
in the mountains, (12) _____ will have an impact on every student."
Overseas study comes in many shapes and sizes. It might be a single semester abroad via an Erasmus
programme, for example. Or you might elect to follow a full three-or four-year degree programme.
Whatever your ambition, the key is starting early. Some countries require specific combinations of A-levels
from UK students, Germany looks for four A-levels including maths or science and one modern foreign
language, for instance, while (13)_____, such as the US, value extracurricular activities. Starting our
research well ahead of time can help you make the right choices. "Getting (14)_____ in sports, arts and
music is also worth considering, as well as gaining experience through volunteering and work placements,"
says Boyd. In fact, applying to study abroad could even work to your advantage, for example, you might
encounter lower entrance requirements.
(Adapted from https://wwwindependent.caukistudent/study-abroad)
Question 10: A. But B. Therefore C. However D. Thereby
Question 11: A. eye-opening B. available C. old D. expensive
Question 12: A. which B. where C. why D. that
Question 13: A. one B. another C. others D. every
Question 14: A. aware B. involved C. full D. scared
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct phrase or clause that
best fits each the numbered blanks.
Today, many people argue that we should spend more money on restoring local ecosystems. From my point
of view, people should prioritize restoring local ecosystems as it is crucial for the survival of our planet.
Firstly, the most important reason (15) _______ is that they provide numerous benefits to both humans and
animals. Ecosystems provide clean air, water, and food which are necessary for our survival. Without
healthy ecosystems, we will face numerous problems such as air and water pollution, food scarcity, and
natural disasters.
Secondly, we should invest in restoring local ecosystems because human activities such as deforestation and
pollution have caused serious harm to our planet. (16) _______ have led to the loss of biodiversity, soil
erosion, and climate change. By restoring local ecosystems, we can help reverse some of these negative
effects and (17) _______.
Finally, neglecting the restoration of local ecosystems has led to the extinction of many species and the loss
of habitats for others. It has also affected the lives and livelihoods of people who (18) _______ for their
survival.
In conclusion, I firmly believe that we should invest more money in restoring local ecosystems. It is (19)
_______, and it will provide numerous benefits to both humans and animals. By doing so, we can create a
sustainable future for ourselves and the generations to come.
Question 15: A. why should we restore local ecosystems B. should we restore local ecosystems
C. why we should restore local ecosystems D. we should restore local ecosystems
Question 16: A. These activities B. One activity
C. This activity D. Other activities
Question 17: A. our planet preserves for future generations B. preserve future generations for our planet
C. to preserve our planet for future generations D. preserve our planet for future generations
Question 18: A. depends on natural resources B. depend on natural resources
C. is depending on natural resources D. on depending natural resources
Question 19: A. essential for our planet B. survival for the essential of our planet
C. the survival of our planet D. essential for the survival of our planet
Question 20.
a. Also, you can also make new friends through this platform. When you connect with people from all over
the world, it opens doors to learning about new cultures, values and traditions from different countries.
b. In addition to this, it is also a great source of information and news. It helps in staying updated with the
latest happenings in the world and subscribing to popular fan pages to get the latest updates
c. Firstly, Most importantly, it allows you to get in touch with people from the other side of the world
without spending a penny. It is also a great way to connect with old school friends and college friends.
d. Last but not least, You can get great opportunities for employment through social media too.
e. When we look at the positive aspect of the facebook, we find numerous benefits.
A. e — a — c — b — d B. c — e — a — b — d C. c — a — b — d — e D. e — c — a — b — d