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. (3.5 pts)
1. Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others?
| A. stays | B. knows | C. resets | D. burns |
2. Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others?
| A. sell | B. fence | C. trend | D. me |
3. Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others?
| A. future | B. equip | C. modern | D. happy |
4. Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others?
| A. discover | B. beautiful | C. digital | D. educate |
5. Helen: You seem to be busy with something. What’s that, Sam?
Sam: I ______ article about our school festival.
| A. wrote | B. am writing | C. write | D. have written |
6. Harry: Where’s the cat? I can’t find it anywhere.
Luke: It might be ______ the table, sleeping again.
| A. in | B. over | C. under | D. between |
7. Thomas: Are you keen ______ joining the art club this term?
Belinda: Yes, I’ve always loved painting landscapes.
| A. at | B. with | C. in | D. on |
8. David: The teacher says we must ______ a survey on local recycling.
Nancy: Great! Let’s plan our questions this weekend.
| A. break down | B. come across | C. carry out | D. go over |
9. Mike: Do you know the girl ______ won the school’s singing contest?
Sarah: Yes! Interestingly enough, she’s my cousin from Hanoi.
| A. who | B. whom | C. which | D. whose |
10. Mark: How do describe your new teacher of English?
Helen: He’s amazing. He’s a/an ______ teacher; that’s why we respect him.
| A. dull | B. old-fashioned | C. dedicated | D. timid |
11. Ben: ______ it’s raining, shall we still go for a walk?
Mia: Yes, let’s. Just bring along our umbrellas.
| A. Because | B. But | C. Although | D. So |
12. Minh: How often do you go out for a movie or concert?
Long: Not quite often! I don’t have much time for ______.
| A. entertainment | B. knowledge | C. training | D. sports |
13. Christ: – Have a wonderful holiday, Minh!
Minh: – _____________________
| A. I’ve no idea. | B. What’s happening? |
| C. OK, we do, too. | D. Thanks! The same to you! |
14. Caroline: – _____________________
Lisa: – Sorry, the bus broke down on the way here.
| A. How do you go to school every day? By bus, right? |
| B. Where have you been? I’ve been waiting for ages! |
| C. Can you see the bus stop down the street? |
| D. Buses are punctual, and it’s cheap to travel on them |
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. What does the sign tell you to do?
A. Give the pupils a lift to their homes. B. Slow down; school pupils ahead. C. Take good care of the kids on this road. D. Pay no attention to the kids crossing the road |
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| 16. What does the sign say?
A. You can dance on the slippery floor when it’s wet. B. You must dry the floor and then you can walk on it. C. You might fall because the floor is always slippery. D. You should be careful walking on the floor if it’s wet. |
III. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits each blank space in the following passage. (1.5 pts)
Dear Danny,
I hope you’re doing well! I’d like to tell you about a (17) ______ I really enjoy – badminton. It’s super fun and easy to play, and I think you might like it too.
You don’t need much to start – just a racket, a shuttlecock, and a bit of (18) ______ space. You can play it inside or outside. It’s great for all ages, and it helps you to stay fit and active.
When I play badminton, I feel happy and full of (19) ______. It helps me to move better, think faster, and stay focused. It’s also a good way to (20) ______ and spend time with friends or family.
The game also teaches teamwork, patience, and (21) ______ decision-making. Every game is exciting because it’s fast and full of action. Badminton is not only a game but also a fun and healthy lifestyle choice (22) ______ everyone – I think you’ll surely enjoy it!
Take care, my friend!
| 17. A. movie | B. job | C. sport | D. work |
| 18. A. open | B. empty | C. tall | D. narrow |
| 19. A. time | B. stress | C. hope | D. energy |
| 20. A. think | B. relax | C. train | D. perform |
| 21. A. quick | B. slow | C. hard | D. heavy |
| 22. A. of | B. for | C. with | D. in |
IV. Read the following leaflet promoting the preservation of Đờn ca tài tử. 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)
Let’s Keep Đờn Ca Tài Tử Alive!
Đờn ca tài tử is a special kind of music, a living heritage that connects us to the soul of southern Vietnam. It has soft sounds, heartfelt lyrics, and beautiful singing. People play it at family gatherings, festivals, and community events. It shows the feelings and stories of Vietnamese people.
But today, this music is slowly disappearing. Many people forget about it because of new things and busy lives. We need to help keep it alive!
Here’s what we can do:
Go to concerts and listen to Đờn ca tài tử.
Learn about its history and meaning.
Support local musicians.
Ask schools to teach this music.
Record songs and share them online.
By doing these things, we honor our cultural identity and ensure that future generations can enjoy and learn from this unique musical tradition. Saving this music is not just about preserving the past – it’s about celebrating who we are and keeping our cultural roots strong for the future!
23. Đờn ca tài tử originated from the South of Vietnam.
| A. True | B. False |
24. Đờn ca tài tử is very popular with young people nowadays.
| A. True | B. False |
25. To keep Đờn ca tài tử alive, we should teach it in schools.
| A. True | B. False |
26. Online platforms have nothing to do with the preservation of Đờn ca tài tử.
| A. True | B. False |
27. According to the passage, Đờn ca tài tử is slowly disappearing because ______.
| A. it doesn’t have much value to the society |
| B. no good musicians can play it now |
| C. people are more interested in new things |
| D. it is no longer played at community events |
28. All of the following statements are mentioned in the leaflet EXCEPT ______.
| A. Đờn ca tài tử has heartfelt lyrics. |
| B. Supporting local musicians can help preserve Đờn ca tài tử. |
| C. There should be scientific seminars on Đờn ca tài tử. |
| D. Saving Đờn ca tài tử means much more than preserving the past. |
V. Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence. (1.5 pts)
29. The kids are looking at the ______ balloons at the school gate. (color)
30. John Brown won the special prize for “______ Performance” in the last festival. (impress)
31. ______, quite a few students scored very high in the mid-term test. (surprise)
32. Most families in Sweden have their homes ______ by solar energy. (heat)
33. The student asked his teacher for ______ to leave the classroom for a while. (permit)
34. There was an informative ______ about wildlife protection on HTV9 last night. (document)
VI. Look at the entry of the word ‘information’ in a dictionary. Use what you can get from the entry to complete the sentences with no more than three words. (0.5 pt)
35. I’ll give you this ______ and you can use it in your essay.
36. For ______ please contact us without hesitation.
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. Kate finds it difficult to cook a decent meal.
→ Kate has ______________________________
38. They haven’t met each other for quite some time.
→ It has been ______________________________
39. This language school is better than any other one in the area.
→ No other ______________________________
40. The team finally produced a good solution to the problem.
→ The team finally came ______________________________
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