I. Choose the word / phrase / sentence (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space or best answers the question given in each sentence.
1. Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others?
| A. explore | B. invent | C. employ | D. record |
2. Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others?
| A. future | B. story | C. guitar | D. master |
3. Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others?
| A. translate | B. challenge | C. adapt | D. perform |
4. Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others?
| A. imagine | B. discover | C. consider | D. volunteer |
5. Duong: I promise ______ late again.
Teacher: Great! I appreciate it.
| A. to be | B. not to be | C. not being | D. being |
6. Anna: Is it necessary for us to have an English test next week?
Teacher: I’m sorry, it is. Remember to ______ Unit 4.
| A. revise | B. repair | C. require | D. recall |
7. Anna: I’ve heard that you’re exploring Son Doong ______ for the first time. I wish you all the best of luck.
Tom: Thank you so much.
| A. Cave | B. Mountain | C. Waterfall | D. Valley |
8. Mai: Working ______ space sounds so fascinating! Hopefully, we will have a chance to experience it in the future.
Billy: I hope so! It will give us marvellous experiences.
| A. on | B. in | C. at | D. for |
9. Lan: Hi, Hana! I’m taking ______ in a new project to protect the environment by using technology with our classmates. Why don’t you join us?
Hana: Wow! That’s a great idea. Let’s do it together.
| A. up | B. part | C. place | D. over |
10. Hoa: Ms Mai ______ come back until noon. Would you like me to leave a note for her?
Ms Hoai: That’s great. Thanks for your help.
| A. didn’t | B. won’t | C. doesn’t | D. hasn’t |
11. Elena: I wish I could live in Da Lat. It’s such a ______ place to live.
Hoa: I like the fresh air here. I guess it’s because there are no factories around.
| A. polluted | B. noisy | C. healthy | D. crowded |
12. Andy: I think children nowadays have more opportunities to ______ their interests than in the past.
Binh: I totally agree with you.
| A. pursue | B. follow | C. support | D. invest |
13. Jason: What type of person are you?
Rachel: ______
| A. Tell me about yourself. | B. That would be great. |
| C. It all sounds positive. | D. I suppose I’m an optimist. |
14. Timothy: I think swimming should be part of the school curriculum.
Jeremy: ______. It is an essential life skill.
| A. I can’t agree with you more. | B. Not at all. |
| C. You can make it. | D. That’s a big problem. |
II. Look at each sign or notice. Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) that matches its meaning.
| 15. What does the sign say?
A. Share the interest. B. Share the land. C. Share the road. D. Share the vibe. |
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| 16. What does the notice say?
A. The water fitness classes are free to people who swim ten times in a month. B. This month, you can go to Water Fitness Classes and use the swimming pool ten times without paying. C. The swimming pool is free to people who go to the Water Fitness Classes. D. You can attend as many water fitness classes as you want if you use the pool ten times. |
III. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits each blank space in the following passage.
Volunteering is a great way (17) ______ your CV, learn new skills and help other people in the community. It’s an act of service, where you give your skills and time for free for the benefits of others. If you’re considering volunteering, learning about the different forms can help you find organizations and groups you may wish to (18) ______ for. In this article, we will (19) ______ some volunteering ideas to consider in your search, provide some tips on finding volunteering work and explain some of the benefits of volunteering. With the wide range of issues (20) ______ by the projects (such as environment, health, inclusion, digital technologies, culture, sport), you’re sure to find something to match your interests and background. You have the choice between volunteering individually and in teams. While helping others, you may make new friends, learn new skills, and add (21) ______ experiences to your life. You may think that you’re not qualified or are too busy to help others. Remember this quote by Elizabeth Andrew: “Volunteers don’t necessarily (22) ______ the time; they have the heart.”
| 17. A. boosting | B. boost | C. boosted | D. to boost |
| 18. A. work | B. study | C. look | D. care |
| 19. A. go on | B. look at | C. carry out | D. keep up |
| 20. A. is covered | B. covered | C. covering | D. having covered |
| 21. A. uncomfortable | B. unbelievable | C. unforgettable | D. unreliable |
| 22. A. have | B. spend | C. take | D. make |
IV. Read the following and do as directed.
The Sea Turtle Conservancy (STC) is the world’s oldest sea turtle research and conservation group. Founded in 1959, its mission is to ensure the survival of sea turtles through research, education, training, advocacy and protection of the natural habitats upon which they depend. Based in Florida, the organization carries out worldwide programs to conserve and recover sea turtle populations. World Sea Turtle Day is celebrated every June 16th to raise awareness about the plight of these fascinating reptiles. Turtles are among the most threatened groups of animals on the planet and are in desperate need of conservation help. More than half of their 300 species are threatened with extinction according to IUCN Red List criteria. Primary threats to turtles and tortoises include habitat loss and degradation, high-volume unsustainable consumptive exploitation for food and medicinal products, and illegal international pet trade. The Sea Turtle Conservancy envisions a world where all species of turtles and tortoises ultimately thrive in the wild. The Sea Turtle Conservancy focuses its work on the following strategic program areas:
Conserving species in their natural habitat, including land acquisition.
Maintaining captive breeding programs to help restore natural populations.
Monitoring and helping to prevent trade that threatens species.
Outreach and spreading global awareness.
Decide whether the following sentences are True or False.
23. The Sea Turtle Conservancy has the oldest research about sea turtles.
| A. | B. a | C. the | D. some |
24. The Sea Turtle Conservancy, which was established in 1959, is based in Florida.
| A. | B. a | C. the | D. some |
25. The conservation and recovery of sea turtles are conducted nationally by the organization.
| A. | B. a | C. the | D. some |
26. People celebrate the World Sea Turtle Day annually in mid-June.
| A. | B. a | C. the | D. some |
Choose the correct answer to each question.
27. Which one below is not a primary threat to sea turtles?
| A. Lack of training | B. Exploitation for food |
| C. Habitat loss | D. Illegal trade |
28. The word “plight” in line 5 is closest in meaning to ______.
| A. survival | B. population | C. loss | D. difficulty |
V. Supply the correct form of the word given in each sentence.
29. The characters and events described in the book are ______. They are not real. (IMAGINE)
30. She’s working on a screen ______ of her latest novel. (ADAPT)
31. My father is a lawyer, and he ______ me from entering the field. (COURAGE)
32. You must have a good education, but practical training is ______ important. (EQUAL)
33. This election should be about issues and policies, not about the ______ of the candidates. (PERSON)
34. The literature course has been hard work, but very ______. (REWARD)
VI. Look at the entry of the word “knowledge” in a dictionary. Use what you can get from the entry to complete the sentences with two or three words.
35. Activating ______ helps students see the connections between previous lessons and new information.
36. Overall, there is a lack of ______ the Industrial Revolution. You’d better add details and information about it.
VI. Rewrite each of the following sentences in another way so that it means almost the same as the sentence printed before it.
37. I went to the exhibition, but it was boring.
=> I wish __________________________________
38. It snows, and the ground gets icy.
=> If __________________________________
39. Win the scholarship or else your dad will be very sad.
=> Unless __________________________________
40. She was complaining to the man. His dog had bitten her leg. (Use relative clause)
=> She __________________________________ her leg.
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