TEST 30 - CONDITION - RR’S

A. PHONETICS (0.5 pts)

PART 1. Question from 1 to 3, write the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word
whoseunderlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions. (0.3pts)
1. A. problem B. love C. box D. hobby
2. A. widened B. listened C. existed D. warned
3. A. neighbour B. crowded C. county D. underground
PART 2. Question from 4 to 5, Write 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 primary stress in each of the following questions. (0.2pts)
4. A. provide B. pursue C. succeed D. broaden
5. A. essential B. digital C. generous D. talented
B. VOCABULARY-GRAMMAR (4.0 pts)
PART 3. Questions from 6 to 24, write the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the following questions. (1.9 pts)
6. We ______ in this neighborhood for five years before we moved to the city.
A. had lived B. have lived C. lived D. were living
7. The boy was very hungry, ____________ he ate nothing.
A. so B. and C. therefore D. but
8. Who’s taking care _____________ the children while you’re away?
A. with B. of C. on D. at
9. I look forward _____________ you on Tuesday after work.
A. see B. to seeing C. to see D. seeing
10. My older cousin wants to go for _______ swim every time he visits our village.
A. the B. an C. ∅ D. a
11. Have you got an idea ________ we should do to deal with this matter?
A. how B. where C. what D. why
12. I don’t like my work. I wish I _____________ a better job.
A. get B. could get C. can get D. could got
13. We found these cigarettes in your purse - but before we ________ to conclusions, we wanted to talk to you.
A. dance B. jump C. walk D. run
14. When are you going to get the roof ________? It leaks quite badly.
A. repair B. to repair C. repairing D. repaired
15. He _____________ a long-distance runner when he was younger.
A. use to being B. used to being C. use to be D. used to be
16. There will be a lot of schoolwork when the school year starts, so students need to learn to take breaks _______ to
make sure they are not overloaded.
A. definitely B. appropriately C. additionally D. anxiously
17. Every advanced nation has strict regulations to protect endangered ___________.
A. group B. type C. species D. class
18. Julia has already completed her English courses ____________.
A. successfully B. success C. successful D. succeed
19. It’s not too hard to _______________ all the ingredients to make spring rolls.
A. memorize B. memory C. memorable D. memorably
20. In case you want to find out more about the history of the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long, I can take you there for
a visit. I'll _______ tomorrow.
A. call you up B. take you up C. put you up D. pick you up
21. Although the new product had potential, the marketing team knew that ____.
A. "the proof is in the pudding." B. "they had to pull out all the stops."
C. "it was a piece of cake." D. "they were barking up the wrong tree."
22. I can't imagine _____________ anywhere except here.
A. studying B. to study C. study D. that I study
23. Could you please turn off _____________ oven? The potatoes are going to be burned.
A. an B. a C. the D. 
24. How can you live in this messy room? Go and _____________ it up at once.
A. dust B. sweep C. tidy D. do
PART 4. Question 25 and 26, mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the SYNONYM of the following word
(phrase). (0.2pts)
25. The Niagara Falls attract millions of tourists annually with its breathtaking beauty.
A. daily B. monthly C. yearly D. weekly
26. The tour operator agreed to work out a new itinerary following our requirements.
A. locate B. plan C. support D. hunt
PART 5. Question 27 and 28, mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the the ANTONYM of the following word
(phrase). (0.2pts)
27. Despite all the stress and pressure, she managed to accomplish her goal of graduating with honours.
A. achieve B. maintain C. fail D. distract
28. In ancient times, people mostly relied on handwritten scrolls for communication.
A. modern B. antique C. fresh D. stylish
PART 6. Question 29, and 30, mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete
each of the following exchanges. (0.2pts)
29. - Peter: “Would you like to have dinner with me?” - Ann: “_____________.”
A. Yes, I’d love to B. Yes, I do C. No, I don’t D. I’m happy for that
30. – Peter : "Many happy returns of the day!" – John: “____________”
A. Thank you. B. Good luck! C. Congratulations! D. The same to you!
PART 7. Questions from 31 to 35. Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition. Write your answers on the
answersheet. (0.5pt)
31. Each nation has many people who voluntarily take care______ others.
32. Independent thinkers aren't afraid to come up_________ unique opinions in discussions.
33. The success of our school play depends ______ everyone's cooperation
34. Many species are ______ risk of extinction due to deforestation.
35. The scientist is known ______ his research on renewable energy.
PART 8. Questions from 36 to 40. Give the correct FORM of the words in brackets to complete the following
sentences. Write your answers on the answer sheet. (0.5pt)
36.The internet becomes a…………….....way to do business and advertise the online sales. (commerce)
37.TV …………………....children to see how people around the world live and think. (able)
38.The Internet has………………....developed and become part of our daily life. (increasing)
39.These villages are………………....during winter due to the heavy snowfall. (access)
40a.TV has become popular because it’s an………..…....and convenient way of getting information(expense)
40b.The new schedule should be ………………....to every student in that class. (information)
PART 9. Questions from 41 to 45. Write the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined
part that needs correction in each of the following questions (0.5pts)
41. Being healthy require you to take care of your physical, mental and emotional health.
A. require B. to take C. of D. mental and emotional
42. The guide who’s hometown is Sapa recommended us a 2-day trekking tour to Fansipan.
A. who’s B. recommended C. 2-day D. to Fansipan
43. She did her test careful this morning.
A. did B. test C. careful D. this
44. Even on the most careful prepared trip, problems will sometimes develop.
A. Even on B. careful C. develop D. will sometimes
45. Despite the metric system is used throughout the world, it is still not commonly used in the United States.
A. Despite B. throughout C. metric system D. commonly used
C. READING (3.0 pts)
PART 10. Questions from 46 to 50, Read the following passage and write the letter A, B, C, or D on your
answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks. (1.0pt)
Robotic restaurants
Nowadays, robots are so (46) ______ that they are used routinely to carry out many tasks that people don't want to do
because they are repetitive, dirty, or dangerous. Robots can also be programmed to carry out (47) ______ jobs that are
too complex for humans. Robots most obviously impact everyday life, especially in the service capacity. Japan leads the
world in robot technology by using robots in restaurant kitchens to make sushi and chop vegetables. They are also
important earlier in food production, planting rice, and growing crops.
(48) ______, robots work as receptionists, cleaners, and drink servers. Some robots specialize in (49) ______ coffee,
starting with the beans, while others can be hired as a waiter to (50) ______ drinks at parties or working behind a bar.
The makers of such robots claim savings of up to 20 percent on the cost of spilled drinks.
46. A. helpless B. helpful C. dangerous D. useless
47. A. a B. any C. much D. some
48. A. Additionally B. buy C. give D. provide
49. A. make B. to make C. making D. to making
50. A. serve B. buy C. give D. provide
PART 11. Questions from 51 to 55, Read the following passage and write the letter A, B, C, or D on your
answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. (1pt)
Pollution in Hanoi
Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, is one of the most polluted cities in Southeast Asia. Rapid urbanization, increasing
industrial activities, and a growing number of vehicles have contributed to serious air pollution in the city. The high
concentration of fine dust particles in the air often exceeds safe levels, causing health problems for residents. In addition,
waste disposal and water pollution are also major environmental concerns in it.
One of the biggest sources of pollution in Hanoi is traffic. With millions of motorbikes and cars on the roads, vehicle
emissions release large amounts of carbon dioxide and other harmful gases into the air. Many streets are often covered
in thick smog, especially during the winter months when weather conditions trap pollutants close to the ground. Noise
pollution from heavy traffic also affects the daily lives of people in the city.
The government has taken several measures to reduce pollution in Hanoi. Efforts include improving public
transportation, promoting the use of electric vehicles, and encouraging tree planting to absorb pollutants. Additionally,
stricter regulations on industrial emissions and waste management have been introduced to control pollution from
factories and construction sites. However, these solutions take time to show significant results.
Despite these efforts, pollution remains a serious issue in Hanoi. Many people still rely on motorbikes, and the number
of factories continues to increase. Experts suggest that raising public awareness, enforcing stricter environmental laws,
and investing in green energy are necessary to improve the city's air and water quality in the future. Without further
action, pollution will continue to pose a major challenge to Hanoi’s development and public health.
51. What is the passage mainly about?
A. The effects of traffic on Hanoi’s economy B. The causes and solutions for pollution in Hanoi
C. The history of environmental laws in Hanoi D. The development of public transportation in Hanoi
52. Which of the following is NOT true about pollution in Hanoi?
A. The city has high levels of air pollution. B. Factories contribute to environmental problems.
C. Most people in Hanoi use electric vehicles. D. The government has introduced measures to reduce pollution.
53. The word "pose" in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to _____.
A. solve B. reduce C. present D. improve
54. What is one of the biggest causes of pollution in Hanoi?
A. Deforestation B. Vehicle emissions C. Illegal fishing D. Tourism activities
55. What has the government done to reduce pollution?
A. Encouraged people to use more plastic B. Built more factories
C. Promoted tree planting and public transportation D. Stopped public transportation services
56. Why does pollution remain a serious issue in Hanoi?
A. The government has not taken any action. B. The number of vehicles and factories is still increasing.
C. People do not need to wear masks. D. The air quality is improving quickly.
PART 12. Questions from 56 to 60, Read the passage below and decide whether these statements are TRUE (T)
or FALSE (F). Write your answers on the answer sheet. (1pt)
Advertisements are very important in the modern world. Often your T-shirt or jeans show the name of the company
that made them. This is a popular form of advertising. A special picture or symbol, called logo, is sometimes used.
You see logos on many different products. The idea of a logo is that whenever you see it, you think of that product or
company.
Many people like to buy a product because it is made by a certain company. Some people only buy a product that
is made by a famous company. People wear clothes and carry bags that have a famous label to show that they are
fashionable and have good taste.
It is very common to see advertisements on TV and hear them on the radio. Most advertisements are only a few
seconds long but very attractive. Sometimes, the advertiser uses a slogan because it is easy to say and easy to
remember.
The idea of advertisements is to try to make you buy the product. They sometimes show rich and famous people
using that product. The message is, if you want to feel rich and famous, and then buy this product.
56. The main purpose of an advertisement is to make people buy the product.
57. Your T-shirt or jeans show the name of the company that made them.
58. Most advertisements is time-consuming but very attractive.
59. A good slogan is easy to remember
60. The main idea of the passage is the advertising effects
D. WRITING (2.5 pts)
PART 13. Question from 61 to 66, Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one,
beginning with the given words or phrases. Write your answers on the answer sheet. (1.5pts)
46. He is sorry he can’t speak English well.→ He wishes ______________________________________________.
47. This is the first time Max has drunk this kind of soft drink.
→ Max has ________________________________________________________.
48. The mechanic fixed my car yesterday.→ I had ___________________________________________.
49. A supermarket is more convenient than a shopping center.
→ A shopping center ________________________________________________________.
50. Sitting too long at the computer will make your back and arms ache.
→ If ________________________________________________________.
66. “Is your little son good at Mathematics?” I said to Mrs. Huong.
→ I asked ________________________________________________________.
PART 14. Write a paragraph (100 –120 words) about why staying healthy is important for teenagers. (1pt)