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. races | B. houses | C. changes | D. mistakes |
2. Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others?
| A. housewife | B. mountain | C. trousers | D. trouble |
3. Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others?
| A. basic | B. function | C. mental | D. explore |
4. Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others?
| A. accurate | B. develop | C. electric | D. construction |
5. David: I used to play ________ piano very well when I was young.
Emma: Wow, I didn’t know you were a pianist in a popular orchestra!
| A. a | B. an | C. the | D. X |
6. Mr. Brown: Making a to-do list helps you stay organised and ________ at work.
Olivia: I’ll start making one every morning!
| A. productive | B. addictive | C. formative | D. constructive |
7. Ms. Smith: If you ________ more than two languages, you can find a better job.
Jack: That’s great! I’ll keep learning new languages.
| A. are able to speak | B. will speak | C. is able to speak | D. speaking |
8. Mr. White: Anna, do you feel confident about today’s lesson?
Anna: Not really. I don’t have ________ knowledge about it.
| A. few | B. little | C. much | D. many |
9. Noah: Playing a new sport can be one of ________ things you should try this summer.
Sophia: Good idea! I’ll sign up for a tennis class.
| A. the most interesting | B. interesting | C. more interesting | D. as interesting |
10. Mrs. Green: Listening to and singing along with music is a fun way to ________ your English.
Lucas: I’ll start adding English songs to my playlist!
| A. lengthen | B. decrease | C. enhance | D. supplement |
11. Anna: What a beautiful sunny day! The park was ________ with families enjoying picnics.
Ben: I loved seeing all the happy faces!
| A. special | B. crowded | C. populated | D. preferable |
12. Emily: It came as a(n) ________ when Hannah announced she was moving to France.
James: Really? I didn’t expect that at all!
| A. impression | B. experience | C. surprise | D. challenge |
13. Teacher: Good job! Your presentation is interesting and informative.
Rosie: ________
| A. You can say that again. |
| B. Don’t mention it! |
| C. Thanks for your kind words. |
| D. I don’t believe in you. |
14. Johnny: ________
Maria: That’s great. Congratulations.
| A. I’ve passed the exam with flying colors. |
| B. I’ll get the exam results tomorrow. |
| C. I hope I’ll pass the exam next week. |
| D. I didn’t do well in the exam. |
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. Leave pet waste as it is. B. Clean up any waste your pet leaves behind. C. Cleaning up pet waste is optional. D. Only some pet waste needs to be cleaned. |
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| 16. What does the sign say?
A. Be cautious as elderly people may be crossing the road. B. There are two old people here. C. Be careless as elderly people may be crossing the road. D. They are wearing traditional clothing. |
III. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits each space in the following passage. (1.5 pts)
Dear David,
How have you been lately? I wanted to share some (17) ________ news with you – I have just been offered a position at a design agency! It’s a small company that (18) ________ in branding and digital marketing.
Last week, I (19) ________ an interview, which went much better than I expected. If I hadn’t prepared (20) ________, I might not have succeeded. Now, I’m responsible (21) ________ creating visual content, managing client projects, and sometimes attending meetings with the senior designers.
(22) ________ I’m a bit nervous about the challenges ahead, I believe this opportunity will help me grow both professionally and personally.
When you visit next month, I’ll show you around my new office!
Hope to hear from you soon.
Best,
Emma
| 17. A. exciting | B. tragic | C. financial | D. professional |
| 18. A. organizes | B. develops | C. specializes | D. performs |
| 19. A. put | B. had | C. gave | D. made |
| 20. A. inadequately | B. manually | C. accidentally | D. carefully |
| 21. A. of | B. for | C. in | D. to |
| 22. A. When | B. Because | C. If | D. Although |
IV. Read the following advertisement about a travel tour. 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)
Explore the Beauty of Italy with Us!
Are you ready for an amazing adventure? Join our 7-day Italy Travel Tour and discover the magic of this beautiful country!
We will visit three famous cities: Rome, Florence, and Venice. In Rome, you will walk through history at the Colosseum and the Roman Forum. In Florence, you will see beautiful art and visit famous museums. In Venice, you will enjoy a romantic gondola ride on the canals.
Our tour includes:
- Comfortable hotel stays with breakfast
- Guided city tours in English
- Transportation between cities
- Free time to explore on your own
You will also taste delicious Italian food like pizza, pasta, and gelato!
The tour is perfect for solo travelers, couples, and families. Our friendly guides will make sure you have a great time and learn interesting facts about Italy.
Special offer: Book before May 31 and get 10% off!
Departure dates: Every Monday from June to August.
Don’t miss this wonderful chance to create memories you will never forget!
Contact us today to reserve your spot!
Email: travelwithus@email.com
Phone: +123 456 7890
23. Travelers will have a guide who speaks English during the tour.
| A. True | B. False |
24. Visitors must arrange their own transportation between cities during the tour.
| A. True | B. False |
25. Those who book before a certain date will enjoy a special price reduction.
| A. True | B. False |
26. This tour is designed only for couples, not for families or solo travelers.
| A. True | B. False |
27. Which of the following activities is included when visiting Venice?
| A. Touring ancient ruins |
| B. Riding a gondola on the canals |
| C. Viewing famous painting |
| D. Tasting traditional Italian coffee |
28. According to the advertisement, which of the following is NOT covered in the tour package?
| A. Breakfast at hotels |
| B. Transportation between cities |
| C. Meals for lunch and dinner |
| D. Guided tours in Italian |
V. Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence. (1.5 pts)
29.Talking with native speakers can improve your ________ in a new language. (FLUENT)
30. The view from the top floor of this building is absolutely ________. (FASCINATE)
31. My ________ was full of happy memories of fun times with my friends. (CHILD)
32. I had a wonderful ________ with friends and family to mark the day of my graduation. (CELEBRATE)
33. This documentary provides viewers with ________ content. (EDUCATE)
34. Participating in regular physical ________ benefits both physical and mental health. (ACT)
VI. Look at the entry of the word ‘pain’ in a dictionary. Use what you can get from the entry to complete the sentences with two or three words. (0.5 pt)
35. As people get older, they often experience more ________ in their joints.
36. Applying a cold compress can quickly ________ from a bruise.
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. The company will launch the new product next month.
→ The new ______________________________________________
38. “I didn’t submit the assignment on time,” said David.
→ David wished __________________________________________
39. Although it snowed heavily, they continued to walk into the forest.
→ Despite _______________________________________________
40. Reading a book is more relaxing than watching TV.
→ Watching TV is not _____________________________________
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