Smart city are becoming increasingly popular in cities and.....space worldwide.the term refers to the......of technology in urban development,including the installation os sensors,cameras,and other intelligent systems to facilitate data analysis and improve city....management,and maintenance.Smart cities can also improve the quality of life for..... by enhancing public safety,increasing....,and providing greater access to public services.While the concept of smart cities is relatively new,the potential benefits and advantages are.....One of the primary benefits of smart cities is the potential for increased..... in urban management and maintenance.By deploying smart systems,cities can optimize.....management,reduce energy consumption, and prioritize resources based on real-time....and anlysis.This can lead to better service delivery and improved performance in city services,including transportation,...management, and utilities.

Words to use: planning, residents, efficiency, application, sustainability, pervasive, smart, waste, data, infrastructure

Smart cities are becoming increasingly popular in cities and ___ space worldwide. The term refers to the ___ of technology in urban development, including the installation of sensors, cameras, and other intelligent systems to facilitate data analysis and improve city ___ management and maintenance. Smart cities can also improve the quality of life for ___ by enhancing public safety, increasing ___, and providing greater access to public services. While the concept of smart cities is relatively new, the potential for increased ___ in urban management and maintenance is significant. By deploying smart systems, cities can optimize ___ management, reduce energy consumption, and prioritize resources based on real-time ___ and analysis. This can lead to better service delivery and improved performance in city services, including transportation, ___ management, and utilities. Words to use: planning, residents, efficiency, application, sustainability, pervasive, smart, waste, data, infrastructure.

Circle A. B. C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.

Question 1:. A. gap B. generation C. grandparent D. great

Question 2:. A. gap B. application C. value D. behavior

Question 3: A. hold B. follow C. force D. notice

Question 4: A. believe B. extend C. respect D. gender

Question 5:. A. control B. forbid C. force D. complain

Question 6:. A. special B. common C. consist D. conflict

Question 7: A. healthy B. fitness C. strength D. mental

Question 8: A. fresh B. diet C. flesh D. exercise

 Circle A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.

Question 9:. A. healthy B. problem C. mental D. amount

Question 10:. A. lifestyle B. frequent C. injure D. balance

Question 11: A. device B. treatment C. muscle D. movement

Question 12: A. regular B. energy C. position D. diagram

Question 13: A. infectious B. attention C. position D. demonstrate

Question 14: A. asleep B. avoid C. formal D. remind

Question 15: A. recipe B. informal C. mineral D. nutrient

Question 16: A. permission B. difference C. argument D. cultural

Circle A, B, C or D to indicate the words/ phrases that need correction

Question 17: That house on the corner has been empty since the past few months

                                A B C D

Question 18: Last month, cycling safety groups are planning to lobby for better facilities for cyclists.

                                                                    A B C D

Question 19: A good gardener knows how to keep things growing healthy.

                      A B C D

Question 20: We ought to not play football as it's raining outside.

                                 A B C D

Question 21: We needn’t drive fast; there is a speed limit here.

                              A B C D

Question 22: I feel both excited and nervously because I have got a date with Daisy tomorrow.

                        A B C D

Question 23: According to the rules of this game, you had better not drop the ball

                            A B C D

Question 24: You mustn't uses the motorbike without a driver's license. It's against the law.

                         A B C D

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.

Question 25: She tried very hard to pass the driving test. She could hardly pass it.

A. Although she didn’t try hard to pass the driving test, she could pass it.

B. Despite being able to pass the driving test, she didn’t pass it.

C. Hard as she tried, she could hardly hard pass the driving test.

D. She tried very hard, so she passed the driving test satisfactorily.

Question 26: We didn’t want to spend a lot of money. We stayed in a cheap hotel.

A. In stead of spending a lot of money, we stayed in a cheap hotel.

B. In spite of spending a lot of money, we stayed in a cheap hotel.

C. We stayed in a cheap hotel, but we had to spend a lot of money.

D. We didn’t want to spend a lot of money. We stayed in the cheap hotel.

Question 27: He is short-sighted. Therefore, he has to wear the glasses.

A. If he isn’t short-sighted, he won’t have to wear the glasses.

B. If he hadn’t been short-sighted, he wouldn’t have had to wear the glasses,

C. If he weren’t short-sighted, he wouldn’t have to wear the glasses.

D. Should he not be short-sighted, he won’t have to wear the glasses.

Question 28: Helen wrote a novel. She made a cowboy film, too

A. Helen wrote not only a novel but also made a cowboy film.

B. Helen both wrote a novel as well as made a cowboy film.

C. Helen either wrote a novel or made a cowboy film.

D. Not only did Helen write a novel but she also made a cowboy film.

Question 29. The agreement ended six-month negotiation. It was signed yesterday.

A. The agreement which ends six-month negotiation was signed yesterday.

B. The agreement which was signed yesterday lasted six months.

C. The negotiation which lasted six months was signed yesterday.

D. The agreement which was signed yesterday ended six-month negotiation.

Question 30. Jack wanted to get some fresh air in the apartment. He opened the window.

A. Jack wanted to get some fresh air in the apartment because he opened the window.

B. Having opened the window, the apartment could get some fresh air by Jack.

C. Jack got some fresh air in the apartment, even though he opened the window.

D. Jack opened the window in order to get some fresh air in the apartment.

Question 31. Jack graduated with good marks. However, he joined the ranks of the unemployed.

A. Although Jack graduated with good marks, he joined the ranks of the unemployed.

B. Jack joined the ranks of the unemployed because he graduated with good marks

C. If Jack graduated with good marks, he would join the ranks of the unemployed.

D. That Jack graduated with a good marks he helped him join the ranks of the unemployed.

Question 32: You’d better take the keys. Its possible I’ll come home late.

A.You’d better take the keys as I must come home late.

B.I’ll probably come home late so that you’d better take the keys.

C.If I come home late, you’d better take the keys.

D.You’d better take the keys in case I come home late.

Vocabulary: Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence.

Question 33: Using public transport will help reduce traffic jam and _____.

           A. pollute B. polluted C. pollution D. to pollute

Question 34: Teenagers ought to live_______________. It is impossible to rely on their parents all times.

A. independently B. independent C. independence D. dependently

Question 35: My parents keep about my clothes.

A. complaining B. complain C. to complain D. complained

Question 36: Some can cause ___________ diseases such as tuberculosis and food poisoning.

     A. infect B. infection C. infectious D. infectiously

Question 37: Seasonal vaccines are used to protect against ____viruses.

A. differ B. different C. differently D. difference

Question 38: Smart devices help cities operate more _________

A. effect B. effective C. effectively D. effected

Question 39: The fish tastes________ , I won’t eat it.

A. awful B. awfully C. more awfully D. as awful

Question 40: Everyone was towards him, listening carefully to his long explanations.

A. respected B. respective C. respectable D. respectful

Question 41: Most people will use public such as trams and electric buses

A. places B. technology C. transport D. system

Question 42: Vaccines are often used to prevent the _________ of diseases caused by viruses.

A. development B. increase C. decrease D. spread

Question 43: The smallest _____________ are about 0.4 micron in diameter.

A. animals B. Species C. bacteria D. diseases

Question 44: Don't forget to drink lots of water and stay with plenty of exercise.

A. inactive B. active C. awake D. still

Question 45: City will stop using their cars in urban areas.

A. dwellers B. governments C. authorities D. researchers

Question 46: If you want to have a long, healthy life, you need to exercise to have a good level of

A. intelligence B. activities C. weight D. fitness

Question 47: It's also important to eat a diet with lots of fruits, vegetables, and protein

A. balanced B. unhealthy C. poor D. strict

Question 48: This is a ‘green city’ designed to reduce its negative on the environment

A. impact B. result C. impression D. force

Question 49: One advantage of living in a/an is to strengthen relationship between young children and adults.

A. nuclear family B. nuclear house C. extended family D. extended house

Question 50: Older generations often have very __________ about how people should live.

A. common characteristics B. traditional views C. generational conflicts D. cultural values

Question 51: We should respect the __________ that have been passed down from the previous generations.

A. family conflicts B. generational differences C. cultural values D. common behaviours

Question 52: Members of 4 generations in his family produce furniture so his parents want him to _________ in their footsteps.

A. follow B. watch C. observe D. work

Question 53: When people live in an extended family, there is often a ____________.

A. generation gap B. viewpoint C. independence D. housework

Question 54: I live in a/an with my parents and my elder sister in the coastal area

A. extended family B. nuclear family C. extended house D. nuclear house

Question 55: Modern infrastructure will also be more . Electric buses and trains will produce less greenhouse gas emissions.

A. ecological friendly B. eco-friendly C. environment friendly D. environmental friendly

Question 56: Green will replace old blocks of flats and offices in crowded urban centres.

A. space B. skyscrapers C. energy D. fields

Circle A. B. C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s)

Question 57: The display illustrates the traditional industries of the town.

A. construction B. museum C. characteristic D. exhibition

Question 58: You will become unhealthy if you eat too many snacks.

A. harmful B. nutritious C. sick D. injured

Question 59: We should do exercise frequently and eat more fruits and vegetables to stay healthy

A. rarely B. daily C. regularly D. immediately

Question 60: Their diet consisted of vegetables which are good for health

A. involved in B. made up C. was composed of D. excluded

Circle A. B. C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s)

Question 61: Getting enough sleep can reduce stress and improve your mood

A. decrease B. relieve C. ease D. increase

Question 62: We greatly respect my teacher for all of the best things that she brought to us.

A. look up to B. look forwards C. look for D. look down on

Question 63: Spending more time outdoors can boost the body's strength and ability to function well

A. power B. health C. weakness D. injury

Question 64: The police are conducting a safety awareness programme in local schools.

A. certainty B. security C. danger D. doubt

Circle A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions

Question 65: She said she met you once at the Hilton last year. ____since then?

A. Have you met her B. Did you meet her C. Were you met her D. Had you met her

Question 66: The noise from the trains _____-me terribly last night.

A. was annoyed B. annoyed C. has annoyed D. had annoyed

Question 67: They ___________ through the forest when it started to rain.

 A. have walked B. were walking C. are walking D. walked

Question 68: When I _____to visit her last night, she was having a bath.

A. was coming B. came C. has come D. had come

Question 69: The sky brighter after the heavy rain.

A. is growing B. grows C. grow D. was growing

Question 70: At present, I calm.

A. remain B. remained C. is remaining D. was remaining

Question 71: To decide the winner of the competition, the examiners candidates' dishes now.

A. taste B. tasted C. are tasting D. was tasting

Question 72: What's the matter with Mary? She upset.

A. seem B. seems C. is seeming D. was seeming

Question 73: Your English is improving. It is getting .

A. well B. good C. much well D. clearly

Question 74: He did not come and she looked rather .

A. worry B. worrying C. worrier D. worried

Question 75: Tom sounded when I spoke to him on the phone.

A. angry B. angrily C. to be angry D. to be angrily

Question 76: Students look at their notes during the test.

    A. don’t have to B. shouldn’t C. mustn’t D. ought not to

Question 77: Parents _____-spend more time talking to their children to enhance family bonding.

A. should B. shouldn’t C. must D. have to

Question 78: All the students obey the school rules.

A. must B. ought to C. should D. have to

Question 79: The buffet restaurant is free for kids under 5 years old. so you pay for your son.

A. shouldn’t B. mustn’t C. don’t have to D. ought not to

Question 80: If you want to be a friend of your children, you change your mind about modern music and fashion.

A. don’t have to B. have to C. ought to D . ought not to

Read the following advertisement/announcement and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 10 to 12.

                DISCOVER YOUR NEW FAVORITE FITNESS SPOT AT GREEN MEADOW PARK!

We are excited (81)______ the grand opening of our new park for everyone to enjoy!

Date: July 20, 2024, from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Location: Green Meadow Park, 123 Elm Street, Springfield

Activities:

• Outdoor fitness area with modern (82) ________

• Running and walking paths spanning 5 km

• Soccer and basketball courts

Join us for a day of fun and fitness! Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy the beautiful new park. (83)______ your family and friends, and make the most of this new community space.

Question 81: A. announce B. to announce C. announcing D. announces

Question 82: A. equipment B. tool C. gadget D. advice

Question 83: A. Take B. Lift C. Bring D. Put

                                       ANNOUNCEMENT: CELEBRATORY PARTY FOR SENIORS

The Local Seniors' Association is delighted to invite all residents aged 70 and above to a special celebratory party. This event (84)_______ to honor our esteemed seniors and present certificates of appreciation for their contributions (85)________the community.

Date: August 15, 2024, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Location: Community Hall, 456 Maple Street, Springfield

Event Highlights:

• Presentation of Certificates of Appreciation

• Live Music and Entertainment

• Refreshments and Dinner

• Opportunity to (86)_______ with fellow seniors

We warmly welcome you to join us for an evening of celebration, recognition, and community. Please bring your family and friends to share in this joyous occasion.

Question 84: A. organized B. is organized C. organizes D. has organized

Question 85: A. for B. on C. to D. with

Question 86: A. protect B. receive C. avoid D. connect

                                                ACHIEVE YOUR HEALTH GOALS TODAY!

Are you looking to (87)________ your health and well-being? Join our Health Improvement Program at Wellness Hub! Our program offers a wide range of activities and workshops designed to help you achieve a healthier lifestyle:

• Personalized fitness plans

• Nutritional guidance

• Stress management workshops

• Access (88)_______expert health coaches

Whether you're a beginner or a (89)__________ enthusiast, our program is tailored to meet your needs.

For more information, visit our website at www.wellnesshub.com or call us at 123-456-7890.

Start your journey to better health with us!

Question 87: A. explain B. avoid C. begin D. boost

Question 88: A. in B. at C. from D. to

Question 89: A. fitness B. architecture C. creativity D. technology

                                ANNOUNCEMENT ABOUT THE SCHOOL RACE COMPETITION

We are excited to announce the upcoming School Race Competition for the 2024 school year. (90)______ event aims to promote physical fitness and a spirit of healthy competition among our students.

Event Date:

• Saturday, August 20, 2024

• Time: 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Venue:

• ABC Middle School Track Field

Participation Requirements:

• Students from grades 6 to 9

• Register at the Physical Education Office before August 10, 2024

We hope that the School Race Competition will provide an enjoyable and challenging experience, encouraging students (91)_________ their physical abilities and fostering a sense of sportsmanship. We (92)_________ the enthusiastic participation of our students and the support from parents and teachers.

For more detailed information, please contact Mr. Nguyen Van A - Physical Education Teacher at 123-456-7890.

Question 90: A. A B. An C. The D. Ø (no article)

Question 91: A. develop B. to develop C. developing D. to developing

Question 92: A. get on with B. look forward to C. keep up with D. face up to

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct arrangement of the sentences to make a meaningful paragraph/letter in each of the following questions.

Question 93:

a. Moreover, staying hydrated by drinking plenty of water aids in digestion and nutrient absorption.

b. To begin with, a balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains provides essential nutrients and energy.

c. Adopting these habits can lead to a healthier, more vibrant life.

d. Regular physical activity strengthens the heart, muscles, and bones, while also improving mood and mental clarity.

e. Living a healthy life involves several key practices that promote overall well-being.

A. e - b - d - a – c B. e - d - b - a - c

C. b - e - d - a – c D. e - b - a - d – c

Question 94:

a. Engaging in mindfulness practices such as meditation can significantly reduce stress levels.

b. Additionally, getting sufficient sleep each night allows the body to repair and rejuvenate.

c. Overall, these strategies contribute to maintaining a balanced and healthy lifestyle.

d. Dear Sarah, I’ve recently been exploring ways to enhance my daily health routine and wanted to share some thoughts with you.

e. Another important aspect is maintaining strong social connections, which support emotional well-being.

f. Regular exercise, proper nutrition, and adequate rest are fundamental to physical health.

A. d - f - a - e - b – c B. f - d - a - e - b - c

C. d - f - e - a - b – c D. d - a - f - e - b – c

Question 95:

a. Maintaining a balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains ensures the body gets essential nutrients.

b. Additionally, regular physical activity helps maintain a healthy weight and reduces the risk of chronic diseases. c. Firstly, getting enough sleep is crucial for overall health and well-being.

d. Finally, managing stress through techniques like meditation and mindfulness promotes mental and emotional health.

e. Living a long and healthy life requires a combination of good habits and lifestyle choices.

A. e - c - a - b - d B. a - c - d - e -b

C. c - e – b – a – d D. b - e - b - a - d

Question 96:

a. Furthermore, social connections and supportive relationships contribute significantly to emotional well-being. b. Dear Friend, I hope this message finds you in good health! I've been reflecting on the importance of living a long and healthy life.

c. Additionally, regular health check-ups can help detect potential issues early, leading to better outcomes.

d. Firstly, a balanced diet and regular exercise are the foundations of a healthy lifestyle.

e. Finally, finding joy and purpose in life is essential for long-term health and happiness.

f. Take care and stay healthy.

A. a – b - f – c – e - d B. b – d – a – c – e – f

C. d – b - a - e - c – f D. f - d – a – c - b - e

Question 97:

a. In addition, avoiding smoking and limiting alcohol consumption are crucial for lung and liver health.

b. Overall, adopting these habits can lead to a significantly improved quality of life.

c. Drinking plenty of water is also vital for maintaining proper hydration and bodily functions.

d. Furthermore, regular medical check-ups can catch potential health issues early on.

e. Living a healthy lifestyle involves multiple factors that contribute to physical and mental well-being.

A. e - c - a - d – b B. c - e - a - d - b

C. e - d - c - a – b D. a - e - c - d – b

Question 98:

a. I’ve come to realize how important it is to cherish and maintain our mental health.

b. Engaging in regular exercise not only benefits the body but also boosts mental well-being.

c. Moreover, surrounding oneself with positive relationships can have a profound impact on overall happiness.

d. Dear Alex, I hope you’re doing well! Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about our conversations on mental health.

e. Lastly, taking time for hobbies and activities we enjoy can greatly enhance our quality of life.

f. I look forward to hearing your thoughts on this.

A. b - d - a - e - c – f B. d - a - c - e - b - f

C. d - a - b - c - e – f D. a - d - c - e - b - f