TEST 3

I. Choose the word / phrase / sentence (A, B, C or D? that best fits the space or best answers the question
given in each sentences. (3.5 pts).
1. Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others?
A. curly B. bury C. hurt D. nurse
2. Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others?
A. recommended B. enjoyed C. recognized D. arrived
3. Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others?
A. event B. behave C. surprise D. damage
4. Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others?
A. impossible B. academic C. optimistic D. education
5. Ben: “_______________ stay with Vietnamese friends in the college dormitory.”
Thomas: “Sorry, but I disagree with you, Ben. It's not convenient for practicing speaking English there.”
A. Why don't we B. Why not C. What about D. I think we should
6. Foreign Tourist: Wow, many foreigners say the ao dai is really special and impressive. What kind of
dress is it exactly?
Mai: Actually, it is the _______________ dress of Vietnamese women.
A. comfortable B. unique C. casual D. modern
7. Tom: Did you always take the same way to school when you were little?
Lan: Yes, I used to walk past the mosque _______________ my way to primary school.
A. through B. at C. from D. on
8. Anna: Do you enjoy doing things around the house?
Liam: Not really. I don’t like doing the _______________, especially cleaning the windows.
A. homework B. occupation C. housework D. job
9. Teacher: I was surprised he passed the test. He wasn’t in class much.
Student: Yes, _______________ his frequent absence from class, he passed the test.
A. Because B. Though C. Therefore D. In spite of
10. Nick: Do you think the internet is really that important?
Hoa: Of course! Nobody can deny the _______________ of the internet in our life.
A. benefits B. inspiration C. information D. reputation
11. Alex: How do people usually change the channel on the TV?
Mai: Remote controls are used _______________ with TV.
A. to interacting B. interacting C. to interact D. to be interacted
12. Nam: It’s amazing how much we can learn and enjoy without even leaving home.
Linh: Yes, _______________ television, people can get the latest information and enjoy interesting
programs.
A. In spite of B. Because C. Thankfully D. Thanks to
13. Lily: Is it true that people in rural areas can use the Internet now?
Tom: Yes, the Internet is now _______________ not only in cities, but also in the countryside.
A. being B. available C. coming D. having
14. Mandy: “Could you do me a favor, please?”
Ethan: “_______________”
A. Let me help you. B. Yes, go ahead!
C. No, Thanks. I'm fine D. Sure. What can I do for you?
II. Look at the sign or the notice. Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) for questions 15 and 16. (0.5 pt)
15. This road sign means:
A. you must not use a mobile phone here
B. you must not use a camera here.
C. dogs can’t be entered.
D. you can’t come into.

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16. This road sign means:
A. you must not use a camera here.
B. you must not use a mobile phone here
C. you must not turn right.
D. you must wash your hands.
III. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits each space in the following passage. (1.5 pts)
Humans are destroying the Earth’s tropical rain forests. Nearly 80,000 square kilometers are being
destroyed every year. About a quarter of the (17)__________ comes from people cutting trees for fuels.
Another quarter is to make grassland for their cattle. The (18)___________ trees are cut down to sell the
wood or to start farm.
The population in cities all over the world is growing, and more and more wood is needed to build
huge new buildings. For example, 5,000 trees from the Sarawak rain forest in Malaysia were used to build
just one tall building. (19)___________ people continue cutting down trees in Sarawak rain forest, all the
trees could be gone in eight years.
The world needs more food, and it seems like a good idea to clear the rain forests and use the land
for (20)___________. Many people think that the land (21)___________ these huge, thick forests must be in
rich nutrients, but it isn’t. This is another surprising thing about rain forests. Most of the land in tropical rain
forests is very (22) ___________.
17. A. destroying B. destruction C. destroyer D. destructive
18. A. remaining B. staying C. enduring D. dwelling
19. A. Unless B. Although C. While D. If
20. A. urbanization B. forestry C. agriculture D. cultivation
21. A. in B. beyond C. under D. over
22. A. poor B. short C. unfortunate D. ill
IV. Read the following brochure of a run for the environment. Decide whether the statements from 23
to 26 are True or False and choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D) to complete the statements in the
questions 27 and 28. (1.5 pts)
Finding a job
Babysitter needed
We need a babysitter to look after our two boys aged 5 and 7 after school from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m., Mon – Fri.
£40 a week.
Call Mary on 678345211
Newspaper round before school
We need young people to deliver newspapers on Mon, Wed and Fri mornings. The paper round takes 30
minutes in the village of Clanbrook. Papers must be delivered before 8 a.m. and you must have your own
bike.
Interested? Ask for more info at Clanbrook post office.
Holiday job
Do you want to earn some extra money this summer? Do you speak another language?
We need French, Spanish or German speakers to work for us in the City Museum shop Tuesday – Saturday.
Send your CV to citymuseum@shopjob.lkj
Munchies Café
We are looking for breakfast and lunchtime staff to work in our café on Saturdays.
Come in (8 a.m. – 4 p.m.) or call Bella on 612398745 (after 4 p.m.)
23. The babysitter can get more than £40 a week. ……………
24. You don't need to work in the evenings in the café. ……………
25. The paper round should take about half an hour. ……………
26. You need to contact the museum by telephone. ……………
27. What time must newspapers be delivered by in Clanbrook?
A. 7 a.m B. 7:30 a.m C. 8 a.m D. 8:30 p.m
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28. On which day can you NOT work at the City Museum shop?
A. Tuesday B. Thursday C. Saturday D. Sunday
V. Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence. (1.5 pts)
29. ________________________, the Ao dai was frequently worn by both men and women. (tradition)
30. Some designers _______________________ the Ao dai by printing lines of poetry on it. (modern)
31. Thi Vai River was used for years as _______________________________ waste dump. (industry)
32. They are planning to protect the forest from ___________________________________. (forest)
33. He is one of the most famous ____________________________________ in the world. (environment)
34. It was your ______________________ to leave matches where children could get them. (care)
VI. Look at the entry of the word ‘education’ in a dictionary. Use what you can get from the entry to
complete the sentences with two or three words. (0.5 pt)

35. Parents play a key role in their children's ___________________ online safety.
36. Many adults return to school later in life to ___________________.
VII. Rewrite each of the following sentences in another way so that it means almost the same as the
sentence printed before it. (1.0 pt)
37. “Don’t forget to do your assignment, Jack.” said Jack’s mother.
 Jack’s mother asked_______________________________________________________________________
38. Lan is the best student in my class.
 Nobody________________________________________________________________________________
39. Because of their good performance, they won that match.
 Because they____________________________________________________________________________
40. My father teaches Math well.
 My father is_____________________________________________________________________________
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