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. connect | B. comfort | C. computer | D. contest |
2. Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others?
| A. pleased | B. erased | C. increased | D. amused |
3. Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others?
| A. student | B. aspect | C. system | D. degree |
4. Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others?
| A. separate | B. casual | C. impression | D. government |
5. Anna: I knocked on Lisa’s door but she didn’t respond.
Tom: Maybe she didn’t hear you. She ________ headphones.
| A. wore | B. was wearing | C. wearing | D. is wearing |
6. Ben: I can’t open the file on this computer.
Linda: You need a password to get ________ to the system.
| A. benefits | B. programs | C. access | D. information |
7. Teacher: Your voice is too fast in the presentation.
Student: Oh, I’ll try to ________ when I speak.
| A. slow down | B. break down | C. calm down | D. turn down |
8. Daisy: My kitchen sink is leaking!
Tim: You should call a(n) ________ to check it.
| A. craftsman | B. engineer | C. plumber | D. designer |
9. Sarah: I haven’t seen you in a while.
John: Yes, I’ve been busy with work ________ I haven’t had much free time.
| A. therefore | B. so | C. but | D. however |
10. Laura: I asked the manager why my salary was late, but he refused ________ me an answer.
Ben: That’s really unprofessional.
| A. giving | B. to give | C. have given | D. gave |
11. Jenny: People still throw trash everywhere.
Lisa: I think the government should ________ and fine them.
| A. prohibit | B. allow | C. permit | D. prevent |
12. Anna: I’m reading ________ interesting book about psychology.
Ben: Sounds good. Who’s the author?
| A. the | B. a | C. an | D. X (no article) |
13. Kate: What about meeting at the school gate at eight?
Lucy: Good! ________.
| A. Glad to see you | B. I’ll see you | C. See you then | D. I see |
14. Ken: I’ve heard a lot about this book. Do you think it’s worth reading?
Lily: ________
| A. Yes, I like reading. |
| B. I don’t know. I haven’t read it. |
| C. Reading is my favorite. |
| D. I don’t have this one. |
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. Riding motorbikes isn’t allowed. B. We can use motorbikes here. C. Only motorbikes are allowed. D. Motorbikes can’t be stopped. |
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| 16. What does the sign say?
A. Put recyclable things into it. B. Don’t put recyclable things into it. C. Don’t put garbage into it. D. Put garbage and recyclable things into it. |
III. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits each space in the following passage. (1.5 pts)
Dear Linda,
How have you been? I really miss our weekends together. I wanted to share something that happened yesterday. It was kind of funny but also a bit stressful. My phone suddenly stopped (17) ________, and for a while, I had no idea what to do with myself!
I usually rely (18) ________ it for everything – sending messages, setting alarms, listening to music, and even checking my homework. Without it, I felt disconnected from the world. But on the (19) ________ side, I had more time to relax, read a few chapters of my book, and even help my mom prepare dinner.
Today at school, we had a class discussion about how electronic devices (20) ________ our daily lives. Most of my (21) ________ admitted they spend too much time on their phones. Our teacher suggested we should limit screen time to (22) ________ our eyes and health. I think that’s a good idea.
Could you survive a full day without your phone? Let’s give it a try this weekend!
Looking forward to your reply.
Take care,
Lucy
| 17. A. to working | B. to work | C. working | D. worked |
| 18. A. to | B. on | C. in | D. at |
| 19. A. light | B. white | C. bright | D. dark |
| 20. A. affect | B. effect | C. prevent | D. improve |
| 21. A. classmates | B. pupils | C. roommates | D. teammates |
| 22. A. protect | B. advance | C. damage | D. avoid |
IV. Read the following flyer about an English course. 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)
ENROLL IN OUR SUMMER ENGLISH BOOSTER COURSE!
Unlock your English potential this summer with our 4-week intensive English course for teens and young adults!
What You’ll Learn:
Improve your speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills
Practice English with native teachers
Learn through fun projects, games, and real-life conversations
Who Can Join?
Learners aged 13-22
No advanced English required – we accept all levels!
Course Details:
Duration: July 1st – July 28th, 2025
Time: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Location: Sunrise Language Center, 102 Greenhill Street
Fee: $120 (includes books and a free T-shirt)
How to Register:
Online via www.sunriseenglish.edu/register
Deadline: June 25th, 2025
Limited seats available!
Contact Us:
Email: learn@sunriseenglish.edu
Phone: (088) 456-7890
23. Learners will have a chance to use English in real-life situations.
| A. True | B. False |
24. Only advanced English learners can join the course.
| A. True | B. False |
25. The course takes place every weekday morning.
| A. True | B. False |
26. The deadline for registration is the last day of June.
| A. True | B. False |
27. According to the flyer, students who register will ________.
| A. need to buy books separately |
| B. study in the afternoon |
| C. join classes five times a week |
| D. get a certificate after the course |
28. All of the following are mentioned in the flyer EXCEPT ________.
| A. the location of the course |
| B. the required English level |
| C. the course instructor’s name |
| D. the number of lessons per week |
V. Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence. (1.5 pts)
29. He is an ________ worker. He often does something wrong. (EXPERIENCE)
30. The city is always full of ________ during the summer months. (VISIT)
31. I’m reading a very ________ novel right now. I can’t put it down! (THRILL)
32. There is a lot of ________ in this report. Please check it again. (INFORM)
33. She sang ________ and touched everyone’s heart. (BEAUTY)
34. She decided not to use this machine anymore because it worked ________. (EFFECT)
VI. Look at the entry of the word ‘crime’ in a dictionary. Use what you can get from the entry to complete the sentences with two or three words. (0.5 pt)
35. The ________ in big cities is often higher than in the countryside.
36. The government is spending more money this year on ________ programs in poor neighborhoods.
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. Although Mr. Lam has worked for many years, he can’t buy himself a house.
→ In spite _______________________________________________
38. The boy hasn’t visited his grandparents for two months.
→ The boy last ___________________________________________
39. He regrets treating his sister so badly last week.
→ He wishes _____________________________________________
40. “Don’t forget to lock the door before you leave,” my dad told me.
→ My dad reminded me ____________________________________
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