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. packet | B. moral | C. value | D. action |
2. Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others?
| A. thorough | B. bother | C. thought | D. fifth |
3. Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others?
| A. machine | B. option | C. culture | D. social |
4. Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others?
| A. encourage | B. consider | C. imagine | D. understand |
5. Tom: Anna, why didn’t you join us for the picnic yesterday?
Anna: We wanted to, but we couldn’t ________ the sudden storm.
| A. because | B. although | C. despite | D. because of |
6. Tour Guide: Mark, when is the best time to take a beach walk?
Mark: I think it’s a great idea to go ________ sunset to watch the sun go down.
| A. in | B. on | C. at | D. from |
7. Dr. Smith: Stress can lead to various health issues. Did you know that gaining weight often results ________ stress?
Emma: Really? I didn’t know that.
| A. in | B. of | C. from | D. at |
8. Sophia: How do you usually spend your free time, Jake?
Jake: I enjoy my ________ time at the park, doing exercise and reading books.
| A. leisure | B. study | C. travel | D. working |
9. Tom: Can you describe your office, Sarah?
Sarah: My office, ________ is on the second floor of the building, is quite small but very nice.
| A. that | B. what | C. which | D. where |
10. Salesperson: Before making a purchase, you can use ________ tours to explore different options on your screen.
Olivia: That sounds convenient!
| A. virtual | B. wireless | C. electronic | D. artificial |
11. Mr. Carter: Many teenagers today are under a lot of stress.
David: Yes, we are ________ from stress due to the heavy demands of our studies.
| A. struggling | B. facing | C. dealing | D. suffering |
12. Fitness Instructor: What do you think about the gym here, Mia?
Mia: It’s great! The modern fitness ________ really help promote a healthy lifestyle.
| A. collections | B. facilities | C. advertisements | D. performances |
13. Jack: Thank you for your wonderful party, Jenny!
Jenny: ________
| A. I totally agree. | B. Good luck to you! | C. That’s not true. | D. I’m glad you like it. |
14. Anna: ________ We waited for so long, Kate.
Kate: Sorry, Anna. I was too tired.
| A. Why didn’t you come to the party? |
| B. How was the party? |
| C. What dress were you wearing? |
| D. Did you want to eat? |
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 say?
A. Under consideration B. Under construction C. Under control D. Under condition |
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| 16. What does the notice say?
A. Only in emergencies should this door be used. B. This door can be used freely at any time. C. People must not exit through this door. D. Employees are allowed to use this door. |
III. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits each space in the following passage. (1.5 pts)
Dear Emma,
I hope you’re doing well. I want to share an unforgettable (17) ________ with you.
Last summer, I joined a volunteer program to help children in a(n) (18) ________ village, located deep in the mountains with no electricity or modern facilities. At first, I felt a bit nervous because I had never done anything like this before. (19) ________, the children’s warm smiles and kind hearts quickly made me feel at home. I taught them basic English and simple songs, and in return, they taught me about their culture and traditions.
The experience was truly meaningful. It showed me how small actions can bring (20) ________ to others. It also made me appreciate the things I often take (21) ________ granted. I will never forget those wonderful moments.
Have you ever had (22) ________ life-changing experience? I’d love to hear about it!
Best,
Anna
| 17.A. adventure | B. experience | C. journey | D. challenge |
| 18.A. remote | B. urban | C. foreign | D. coastal |
| 19.A. Therefore | B. Moreover | C. However | D. For example |
| 20.A. effort | B. happiness | C. attraction | D. expression |
| 21.A. with | B. in | C. of | D. for |
| 22.A. a | B. an | C. the | D. X (no article) |
IV. Read the following movie review. 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)
Movie Review: Inside Out (2015)
Have you ever wondered how your emotions affect your daily life? Inside Out (2015), directed by Pete Docter, is an animated film that takes viewers inside the mind of an 11-year-old girl named Riley. When her family moves to a new city, Riley faces many challenges as she tries to adjust to her new life.
Inside her mind, five key emotions – Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear, and Disgust – help her understand and react to different situations. While Joy wants Riley to stay happy all the time, the movie shows that other emotions, especially Sadness, are also important. The film teaches that all feelings have a role in shaping who we are.
The animation is colorful and creative, making the emotions feel real and engaging. With a mix of humor, adventure, and touching moments, Inside Out is a film that appeals to both children and adults. It leaves an important message: happiness is not the only emotion we need in life.
23. The movie explores how emotions influence a young girl’s life.
| A. True | B. False |
24. Riley moves to a new city and finds it easy to adapt.
| A. True | B. False |
25. The film highlights that every emotion has an important role.
| A. True | B. False |
26. Inside Out is an animated movie that only young children can enjoy.
| A. True | B. False |
27. According to the review, the movie suggests that ________.
| A. people should always try to be happy |
| B. emotions help people deal with different situations |
| C. only sadness is important in life |
| D. Riley has no trouble adjusting to her new city |
28. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the review?
| A. The film has creative animation. |
| B. The movie is full of humor and adventure. |
| C. Riley’s emotions are controlled by a group of scientists. |
| D. The film teaches an important lesson about feelings. |
V. Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence. (1.5 pts)
29. During an interview, you should make a good ________ on the interviewer. (IMPRESS)
30. Many parents become upset when their teenagers ________ and do not follow their advice. (BEHAVE)
31. In today’s world, it’s important to keep our cultural ________ because they connect us to our ancestors. (TRADITIONAL)
32. The children are ________ about the trip to the countryside. They can’t wait till tomorrow. (EXCITE)
33. We designed a ________ bedroom for our son so he would have a big area to rest and study. (SPACE)
34. It was highly ________ of him to leave the children on their own in the pool. (RESPONSIBILITY)
VI. Look at the entry of the word ‘career’ in a dictionary. Use what you can get from the entry to complete the sentences with two or three words. (0.5 pt)
35. I want to ________ in teaching because I love working with children.
36. Students should get advice before they choose a ________.
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. Our flight was delayed since there was a severe rainstorm.
→ Because of ________________
38. Why don’t we communicate in English to improve our pronunciation?
→ I suggest ________________
39. “Lisa is going to buy a gift for her mom tomorrow,” my friend said to me.
→ My friend told me that ________________
40. I usually read fairy tales before bedtime when I was young.
→ I used ________________
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