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. walk | B. call | C. take | D. talk |
2. Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others?
| A. honest | B. honour | C. vehicle | D. handicraft |
3. Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others?
| A. carry | B. remove | C. protect | D. consist |
4. Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others?
| A. habitat | B. pollution | C. construction | D. equipment |
5. Tom: I don’t know how ________ this exercise. Could you help me?
Mai: Sure, do you need me to explain the steps to you?
| A. do | B. doing | C. to do | D. did |
6. Lisa: This restaurant is very popular in the city. Every time I go, it’s always ________.
John: Yeah, it’s packed with people, especially on weekends!
| A. crowded | B. expensive | C. clean | D. cosy |
7. Alice: Poor diet and lack of exercise can ________ many serious illnesses.
Bob: I agree, it’s important to take care of our health to avoid those.
| A. put on | B. get through | C. keep away | D. bring about |
8. Sarah: The youth in Vietnam should learn how to ________ their traditions for the future.
Tom: Absolutely, preserving cultural heritage is so important.
| A. locate | B. occupy | C. pursue | D. preserve |
9. Emma: I’m really hungry. Can you make me ________ meat sandwich?
Liam: Sure! Do you want it with ham or chicken?
| A. a | B. any | C. an | D. some |
10. Anna: I went to the Exhibit Hall while my friend Mark ________ to the museum attendant.
Ben: Oh, I see. Was he asking about the opening times?
| A. talks | B. was talking | C. talked | D. has talked |
11. Claire: We should take part in more ________ activities to better understand the local culture.
David: That’s a good idea. Cultural activities can give us a deeper insight.
| A. academic | B. community | C. personal | D. competitive |
12. Sophie: We are not ________ travelling during peak season.
James: Yeah, the prices are higher, and the places are so crowded.
| A. into | B. in | C. on | D. with |
13. Son: Oops, my mistake, Dad. I’ve just broken the vase.
Dad: ________
| A. I’m so glad you like the dish. |
| B. Not at all. Follow me and I’ll show you. |
| C. It’s alright. Be careful next time. |
| D. Sure. Thanks for letting me know. |
14. Mai: I think we should turn off all the fans before leaving the classroom.
Linda: ________
| A. That’s a good idea. |
| B. No, thanks. |
| C. How far? |
| D. Do you like it? |
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. Using a hammer is harmful here. B. Cutting down a tree is allowed. C. Cutting down the woods is prohibited. D. Having trees here is luxurious. |
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| 16. What does the sign say?
A. Everyone can come in here. B. You are allowed to play here. C. In this area, everyone mustn’t drop in. D. This is an entrance to children’s play area |
III. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits each space in the following passage. (1.5 pts)
Dear Mom,
How are you? I hope everything is going well at home. I wanted to tell you about something interesting we learned in English class today. We talked about World Englishes. It means (17) ________ English is spoken in many countries, but people use it in different ways.
Our teacher showed us videos of people speaking English (18) ________ India, Singapore, and South Africa. Their (19) ________ were different, and they sometimes used local words, but we could still understand them. I was (20) ________ to learn that English doesn’t have to sound “perfect.”
It made me feel better about my own English. I used to worry about my accent, but now I know that everyone speaks (21) ________. English (22) ________ to the world, not just one country.
Thanks for always encouraging me to learn languages. I’m really enjoying it now.
Take care and write soon.
Love,
Emma
| 17. A. that | B. which | C. what | D. whose |
| 18. A. to | B. on | C. at | D. in |
| 19. A. voices | B. fluency | C. accents | D. languages |
| 20. A. surprised | B. embarrassed | C. bored | D. careful |
| 21. A. accurately | B. naturally | C. similarly | D. differently |
| 22. A. owns | B. belongs | C. has | D. depends |
IV. Read the following leaflet about an organic product. 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)
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Why Choose GreenLife Organic Tea?
✓ 100% certified organic ingredients
✓ Rich in antioxidants – supports heart health and digestion
✓ Naturally caffeine-free – perfect for all ages
✓ No chemicals, no preservatives, just pure nature
How to Use:
Add one tea bag to hot water (90°C)
Let it steep for 4–5 minutes
Drink 1–2 cups daily for the best results
Who Can Drink This Tea?
Adults and children aged 6+
People with dietary restrictions or sensitive stomachs
Those looking for a healthy, chemical-free lifestyle
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60 Tea Bags: $22 (Free eco-friendly tote bag included!)
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23. GreenLife Organic Tea contains no artificial chemicals.
| A. True | B. False |
24. Only adults are allowed to drink this tea.
| A. True | B. False |
25. Customers can receive a free gift when buying a large pack.
| A. True | B. False |
26. The tea is recommended to be used three times a day for best effects.
| A. True | B. False |
27. According to the leaflet, the tea is suitable for people who ________.
| A. need caffeine to stay awake |
| B. want a natural, healthy drink |
| C. are allergic to herbal ingredients |
| D. cannot drink hot beverages |
28. All of the following are mentioned in the leaflet EXCEPT ________.
| A. the steps to make a cup of tea |
| B. the total weight of the product |
| C. the benefits of drinking the tea |
| D. the age group that can use the tea |
V. Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence. (1.5 pts)
29. The artists ________ showcased traditional crafts during the cultural fair. (SKILL)
30. One of the most famous tourist ________ in Hue is the Citadel. (ATTRACT)
31. Without your ________ he would never have been able to do it. (COURAGE)
32. Mrs. Smith has kindly ________ a picnic lunch for volunteers. (PROVISION)
33. The weather was so ________ that we cancelled the picnic. (STORM)
34. ________ believe there are more than 350,000 species of plants, but no one knows for certain. (SCIENCE)
VI. Look at the entry of the word ‘effect’ in a dictionary. Use what you can get from the entry to complete the sentences with two or three words. (0.5 pt)
35. Using phones late at night may lead to ________ like poor sleep and low energy.
36. His apology ________ on her decision. She still left the company.
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. This painting is more beautiful than any other painting in the gallery.
→ No painting ____________________________________________
38. She used to play the piano every day, but now she doesn’t.
→ She no ________________________________________________
39. My father said to me, “I will have a mechanic check your car.”
→ My father told me ______________________________________
40. I fell asleep because the film was boring.
→ It was such ____________________________________________
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