ĐỀ SỐ 23 8,8

Circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs front the other three in pronunciation
in each of the following questions. (0.6 points)
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
Circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary' stress in
the following questions. (0.4 points)
4. A. provide B. pursue C. succeed D. ‘broaden
5. A. essential B. digital C. generous D. talented
Circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word in the following
question. (0.4 points)
6. The Niagara Falls attract millions of tourists annually with its breathtaking beauty.
A. daily B. monthly C. yearly D. weekly
7. The tour operator agreed to work out a new itinerary following our requirements.
A. locate B. plan C. support D. hunt
Circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word in the following
question. (0.4 points)
8. Despite all the stress and pressure, she managed to accomplish her goal of graduating with honours.
A. achieve B. maintain C. fail D. distract
9. In ancient times, people mostly relied on handwritten scrolls for communication.
A. modern B. antique C. fresh D. stylish
Circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the answer that best fits each gap in the following questions. (3.2 points)
10. We ______ in this neighborhood for five years before we moved to the city.
A. had lived B. have lived C. lived D. were living
11. The boy was very hungry, ____________ he ate nothing.
A. so B. and C. therefore D. but
12. Who’s taking care _____________ the children while you’re away?
A. with B. of C. on D. at
13. I look forward _____________ you on Tuesday after work.
A. see B. to seeing C. to see D. seeing

C. ∅
14. My older cousin wants to go for _______ swim every time he visits our village.
A. the B. an D. a
15. Have you got an idea ________ we should do to deal with this matter?
A. how B. where C. what D. why
16. I don’t like my work. I wish I _____________ a better job.
A. get B. could get C. can get D. could got
17. 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
18. When are you going to get the roof ________? It leaks quite badly.
A. repair B. to repair C. repairing D. repaired bị động
19. 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
20. 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
21. Every advanced nation has strict regulations to protect endangered ___________.
A. group B. type C. species D. class
22. Julia has already completed her English courses ____________.
A. successfully B. success C. successful D. succeed
23. It’s not too hard to _______________ all the ingredients to make spring rolls.
A. memorize B. memory C. memorable D. memorably
24. 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
25. 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."
25. The new employee, ____ , quickly solved the problem that had confused the entire team for weeks.
A. who was as sharp as a tack suy nghĩ sắc bén
B. who was barking up the wrong tree
C. who had a lot on his plate
D. who was in hot water
25. If we want to come up with a unique solution, we need someone ____ to join our team.
A. who thinks outside the box” tư duy stao, độc đáo
B. who is a stick in the mud"
C. who follows the beaten path"
D. who is all thumbs"
Circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correcting in each of the following questions.
(0.6 pt)
26. 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
27. 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
28. She did her test careful this morning.
A. did B. test C. careful D. this
Circle the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete the following
exchange. (0.4 points)
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
Circle the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best arrangement of utterances or sentences to
make a meaningful exchange in the following question.
30.
a. I don’t mind really, as long as it’s hot.
b. Tea will be great, thanks.
c. I’ve made some fresh tea, but you can also have coffee or hot chocolate.
d. What would you like to drink?
A. c-a-b-d B. b-d-a-c C. d-a-c-b D. a-c-b-d
Read the following advertisement and circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word that best fits each of
the numbered blanks from 31-33 (0.6 points)
SUMMER CLUBS REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
We're excited to announce that registration for Summer Clubs is now open! This is a great chance for students to explore
interests, make friends, and participate (31) _______ fun activities.
From sports and arts to science and technology, there's something for everyone. Join our soccer club, unleash your
(32)___ in art workshops, or dive into coding challenges with our tech club.
Clubs will (33) _____ from June 15 to August 15, meeting twice a week. Don't miss out on a summer of fun and
learning!
Visit our website or contact the club admins for more information. We can't wait to see you!
31. A. on B. in C. into D. out
32. A. creativity sự stao B. creation sự tạo thành C. creative D. creator
33. A. meet B. start C. run hđ, thi hành D. organize
Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word that best fits each of the
numbered blanks from 34-38. (1.0 point)
Robotic restaurants
Nowadays, robots are so (34) ____ 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 ( 35) ____ 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.
(36) _____, robots work as receptionists, cleaners, and drink servers. Some robots specialize in (37) ______ coffee,
starting with the beans, while others can be hired as a waiter to (38) ______ 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.
34. A. helpless B. helpful C. dangerous D. useless
35. A. a B. any C. much D. some
36. A. Additionally B. buy C. give D. provide
37. A. make B. to make C. making D. to making
38. A. serve B. buy C. give D. provide
Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions
from 39-45. (1.4 points)
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.
39. 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
40. 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.
41. The word "it" in paragraph 1 refers to _____.
A. urbanization B. air pollution C. Hanoi D. waste disposal
42. The word "pose" in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to _____.
A. solve B. reduce C. present D. improve
43. What is one of the biggest causes of pollution in Hanoi?
A. Deforestation B. Vehicle emissions
C. Illegal fishing D. Tourism activities
44. 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
45. 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.
Rewrite each of the sentences below in such a way that it means exactly the same as the one given before it. (1.0 pt)
46. He is sorry he can’t speak English well.
 He wishes he could speak EL well
47. This is the first time Max has drunk this kind of soft drink.
 Max has drunk this kind of soft drink before
48. The mechanic fixed my car yesterday.
 I had my car fixed by the mechanic yesterday
49. A supermarket is more convenient than a shopping center.
 A shopping center isn’t as convenient as a supermarket
50. Sitting too long at the computer will make your back and arms ache.
 If sit too long at the computer, your back and arms will ache.
46. I’m learning English because I want to get a good job when I finish my studies.
 I’m learning English so as to get a good job when I finish my studies
47. “I won’t open my present until my birthday,” Keith said.
 Keith said that she wouldn’t open her present until her birthday.
48. Researchers have discovered that the bite of Komodo dragons is venomous.
 Researchers have made the discovery that the bite of Komodo dragons is venomous.
49. I last saw my aunt before the beginning of the Covid-19.
 I have not seen my aunt since the beginning of the Covid-19
50. It’s exciting for him to go on a field trip with his friends every summer.
 He is excited about going on a field trip with his friends every summer.
47. He was capable of doing all the tasks by himself.
 He has ability to do all the tasks by himself
48. It is essential for plants and animals to have their natural habitats.
 Natural habitats are essential for the survival of plants and animals
49. If I were you, I would take a break,” Tom said to Daisy.
 Tom suggested Daisy should take a break./ advised Daisy to take a break.
50. Jenifer is more intelligent than all the other students in my class.
 No student in my class is as intelligent as Jenifer