I. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.
1. A. hates B. works C. stops D. lives
2. A. school B. child C. cheese D. church
III. Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in each sentence
3. As soon as the spacecraft ____________ into space, the crew started to observe the sun.
A. has travelled B. had travelled C. travelled D. was travelling
4. Do you know the man ____________ car Jack driving?
A. who B. whom C. which D. whose
5. Many people became _______________ because of the natural disasters every year.
A. homeland B. home sick C. homeless D. homework
6. A ________ is a tropical storm which reaches 120 km per hour in North and South America.
A. cyclone B. typhoon C. hurricane D. tornado
7. We couldn’t go on a picnic as planned _____________ it was raining hard.
A. however B. but C. because D. so
8. Chocolate and eggs are what children receive _______at _____ Easter.
A. at B. on C. in D. with
9. A disastrous earthquake_________ Sichuan in China last May.
A. collapsed B. struck C. occurred D. erupted
10. _____________ Christmas Eve, people often have parties late at night.
A. In B. At C. On D. From
11. Da Lat, ___________________she spent her childhood, is well-known for beautiful spots.
A. that B. which C. where D. when
12. “I promise I won’t be late again.” - “______________________.”
A. That’s a good idea B. I hope so C. No, thanks D. I’m sorry I can’t
15. _______ to the Internet, we can get the latest information around the world
A. Thanks B. Together C. Apart D. In addition
16. “Would you like a glass of green tea?” - “___________.”
A. No, let’s not B. No, I don’t C. No, thanks D. No, I wouldn’t
V. Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage.
Before the 1960s, Singapore was essential a trading nation. Since (17) ___________, it has developed a
more varied economy and has (18) __________ an important financial, trade, and transportation center.
Singapore has many banks, insurance, and finance companies, as (19) ___________ as a stock exchange.
Tourism is also important to the economy of Singapore.
There is (20) __________ unemployment in Singapore. The country’s annual income per capita (per
person) is one of the highest in Asia. The government of Singapore plays a major role in the country’s
economy. For example, it decides what benefits, such as vacation and sick leave, must be (21) _________
for workers by employers. It also operates an employment agency to help people find jobs, and it provide
(22) __________ for retired workers.
17. A. then B. that C. there D. those
18. A. adapted B. adjusted C. become D. turned
19. A. long B. far C. much D. well
20. A. few B. little C. a little D. a few
21. A. provided B. given C. offered D. handed
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22. A. wages B. fees C. earnings D. pensions
VI.Read the passage, and then decide if the statements that follow it are TRUE or FALSE.
The Internet has rapidly developed and become part of our daily life. It is a very fast and convenient
way to get information. People use the Internet for many purposes: education, communication, entertainment
and commerce. The internet helps people communicate with my friends and relatives by means of e-mail or
chatting. However, the Internet has some limitations. It is time-consuming and costly. It is also dangerous
because of viruses and bad programs. On the other hand, the Internet users sometimes have to suffer various
risks such as spam or electronic junk mail, and personal information leaking. In conclusion, the Internet has
both advantages and disadvantages.
23. The Internet has developed very quickly nowadays. T
24. It is very inconvenient to get information from the Internet. F
25. We only use the Internet for studying to improve our knowledge. F
26. The Internet is not only advantageous but also disadvantageous.T
27. According to the passage, it talks about ________________.
A. education B. Internet C. entertainment D. chatting
28. The Internet is ______________ in our daily life.
A. easy B. difficult C. safe D. important

II. Choose the one word or phrase - a, b, c or d - that best completes the sentence or substitutes for the underlined word or phrase.

6. Which _________ does your company manufacture?
     a. produce                         b. product                           c. production                      d. productive

7. The morning's work was constantly _________ by phone calls.

     a. made                             b. interrupted                      c. created                            d. changed

8. _________ they are tropical birds, parrots can live in temperate or even cold climates.

     a. Even though                 b. In spite of                       c. Nevertheless                   d. Despite

9. People are fleeing the area in panic.

     a. excitement                    b. fear                                 c. gust                                 d. danger

10. Before the plane takes off, passengers must __________ their seat belts.

     a. fasten                            b. flee                                  c. emit                                 d. unbind

11. My morning __________ is to get up at seven, have breakfast, then leave home at eight.

     a. timetable                       b. habit                                c. routine                               d. action
12. He took charge of the firm after his father had resigned, but he couldn’t do the business well because of his lack of __________.
     a. experiment                    b. service                            c. hobby                             d. experience
13. After every semester some best students are always __________ prizes and scholarship.
     a. awarded                         b. devoted                          c. obtained                         d. prevented
14. Vaccinating is the best __________ of some certain infectious disesases.
     a. prevent                           b. prevention                     c. preventing                      d. preventor
15. The course required regular __________. Peter was not allowed to take the examination because of his several absences.
     a. entertainment                 b. compliment                   c. attendance                      d. expectation   

III.  Choose the one option - a, b, c, or d that best completes the sentence.

16. “Do you mind if I borrow a chair?” - "__________. Do you need only one?”

     a. I'm sorry                        b. Not at all                        c. Yes, I do                                    d. Yes, I would.

17. Professor Kidd __________ three books since 1999, and she's working on her fourth.

     a. has been writing            b. has written                     c. wrote                             d. writes

18. I remember An, __________ rode the bus to school with.

     a. who I                             b. I                                     c. which I                          d. that I

19. Who __________ our bike? – Mike did.

            a did give you           b. did you give                  c. you gave                d. gave you
20. She finds ________ the guitar interesting.
     a. to playing                      b. play                               c. that playing                    d. playing
21. The farmers in my village have got a crop failure ________ pests and insects.
     a. because                          b. due to                           c. as                                    d. in spite of 
22. We _________ the lesson thoroughly because our teacher __________ it twice.
     a. will understand / was explaining                           b. had understood / explained
     c. understood / had explained                                    d. were understanding / has explained
23. He will see you in August when he __________ back.
     a. will be                            b. came                            c. will have come               d. comes
24. They would rather Mary __________ them when they are talking.
     a. not interrupt                   b. does not interrupt        c. did not interrupt             d. not interruptted
25. No sooner had they got on the plane than the engine started.
     a. They did not have enough time to get on the plane.
    b. They had trouble starting the engine of the plane.
    c. The engine started as soon as they got on the plane.
    d. They were too late to get on the plane. 

II. Choose the one word or phrase - a, b, c or d - that best completes the sentence or substitutes for the underlined word or phrase.

6. Which _________ does your company manufacture?
     a. produce                         b. product                           c. production                      d. productive

7. The morning's work was constantly _________ by phone calls.

     a. made                             b. interrupted                      c. created                            d. changed

8. _________ they are tropical birds, parrots can live in temperate or even cold climates.

     a. Even though                 b. In spite of                       c. Nevertheless                   d. Despite

9. People are fleeing the area in panic.

     a. excitement                    b. fear                                 c. gust                                 d. danger

10. Before the plane takes off, passengers must __________ their seat belts.

     a. fasten                            b. flee                                  c. emit                                 d. unbind

11. My morning __________ is to get up at seven, have breakfast, then leave home at eight.

     a. timetable                       b. habit                                c. routine                               d. action
12. He took charge of the firm after his father had resigned, but he couldn’t do the business well because of his lack of __________.
     a. experiment                    b. service                            c. hobby                             d. experience
13. After every semester some best students are always __________ prizes and scholarship.
     a. awarded                         b. devoted                          c. obtained                         d. prevented
14. Vaccinating is the best __________ of some certain infectious disesases.
     a. prevent                           b. prevention                     c. preventing                      d. preventor
15. The course required regular __________. Peter was not allowed to take the examination because of his several absences.
     a. entertainment                 b. compliment                   c. attendance                      d. expectation   

II. Choose the one word or phrase - a, b, c or d - that best completes the sentence or substitutes for the underlined word or phrase.

6. Which _________ does your company manufacture?
     a. produce                         b. product                           c. production                      d. productive

7. The morning's work was constantly _________ by phone calls.

     a. made                             b. interrupted                      c. created                            d. changed

8. _________ they are tropical birds, parrots can live in temperate or even cold climates.

     a. Even though                 b. In spite of                       c. Nevertheless                   d. Despite

9. People are fleeing the area in panic.

     a. excitement                    b. fear                                 c. gust                                 d. danger

10. Before the plane takes off, passengers must __________ their seat belts.

     a. fasten                            b. flee                                  c. emit                                 d. unbind

11. My morning __________ is to get up at seven, have breakfast, then leave home at eight.

     a. timetable                       b. habit                                c. routine                               d. action
12. He took charge of the firm after his father had resigned, but he couldn’t do the business well because of his lack of __________.
     a. experiment                    b. service                            c. hobby                             d. experience
13. After every semester some best students are always __________ prizes and scholarship.
     a. awarded                         b. devoted                          c. obtained                         d. prevented
14. Vaccinating is the best __________ of some certain infectious disesases.
     a. prevent                           b. prevention                     c. preventing                      d. preventor
15. The course required regular __________. Peter was not allowed to take the examination because of his several absences.
     a. entertainment                 b. compliment                   c. attendance                      d. expectation   

PART 3
Questions 11-17
Read the article about a hen called Daisy.
Are sentences 11-17 “Right” (A) or “Wrong” (B)?
If there is not enough information to answer “Right” (A) or “Wrong” (B), choose “Doesn’t say”
(C)
For questions 11-17, mark A, B, or C on your answer sheet

Hen Friend

When Julie Carver was six years old, she lived on a farm. It was her job to feed the hens every
morning before breakfast. There were three hens: Daisy, Maisie and Lazy. Daisy was Julie's
favourite.
Every day when Julie came home from school, Daisy ran to the gate, flapping her wings and
squawking loudly. One day Julie was feeling ill and couldn’t go to school. Daisy sat outside
the house all day making the 'koor, koor' sound that hens make when their chicks are young.
When Julie was nine, her father got a new job. The family left the farm and went to live in a
flat in town. They couldn't take the hens with them. Julie was sad. The people who bought
their farm promised to take good care of the hens, but Julie knew she was going to miss
Daisy.
One day Julie's teacher decided to take the class on a picnic. The picnic vas in a park near
Julie's old home. Julie was sitting with her friends, enjoying herself. Suddenly, they heard a
loud squawking noise. They looked up and saw a hen running towards them, flapping its
wings. It was Daisy!

BEGINNER – PROGRESS TEST | 4
When the picnic ended, Julie took Daisy back to the farm. The new owners invited her to visit
Daisy at weekends and during the school holidays. Daisy and Julie were very happy.

11 There were three hens on the farm where Julie lived.
A Right B Wrong C Doesn't say
12 There were many other animals on Julie's farm.
A Right B Wrong C Doesn't say
13 Daisy met Julie outside school every day.
A Right B Wrong C Doesn't say
14 Julie went on a picnic with her family.
A Right B Wrong C Doesn't say
15 The park was near the farm where Julie lived when she was younger.
A Right B Wrong C Doesn't say
16 Julie's friends liked Daisy.
A Right B Wrong C Doesn't say
17 Julie is going to spend some of her free time with Daisy.
A Right B Wrong

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions. *

A. variety

B. changes

C. conservation

D. number

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions. *

A. symptoms

B. demonstrations

C. effects

D. hints

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions. *

A. infamous

B. unknown

C. impossible

D. irregular

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions. *

A. wide

B. long

C. deep

D. high

1. Choose the word with a different way of pronunciation in the underlined part. Circle A, B or C.

2. Choose the best option to complete each sentence. Circle A, B or C.

3. Choose the best option to complete each sentence. Circle A, B or C.

1.

We are having dinner in the __________.

A. bathroom B. bedroom C. kitchen

1.

A. pictures B. chairs C. desks

2.

A. mother B. homework C. judo

3.

A. books B. keys C. pots

4.

A. lamps B. schools C. bags

5.

A. pencils B. baskets C. rulers

Choose A, B, c or D that best completes the sentences or substitutes for the underlined word or phrase.

7.     My mother grows a lot of trees and vegetables because her hobby is_______.

A. gardening           B. swimming           C. camping        D. singing

8.     The students often help_______ in the village to sweep the houses and cook

meals at weekends.

A. teachers          B.   workers         C.   elderly people        D. actors

9.     She often buys flower and displays them in vases because she loves_______

A. cooking          B.   gardening      C.   running     D. arranging flowers

10.     If she goes out without wearing a hat, she will get_______.

A. stomachache   B.   sunburn         C.   spots         D. toothache

11.     Vinh: “What sports do you like?” - Tom:_______

A. Well, I love football and swimming.      B. No, I don’t know.

C. Yes, it is my favourite sport.                  D. I think it is boring.

12.     Mrs Green: “This suitcase is really heavy, and my back is killing me!”

Peter:_______

A. I sometimes have backache        B. Shall I carry it?

C. Oh, thanks for your help.            D. It’s very good of you to do that.

13.     They _______a new hospital in this town for five months.

A. build               B. built                C. have built         D. will build

14.     Elena often_______ up early and does morning exercise in the garden.

A. get                  B. will get            C. getting        D. gets

15.     You should spend more time_______ for your exams.

A. studying         B. to study           C. studied       D. study

16.     Minh likes reading books,_______his brother likes playing games.

     A. or                  B. but                     C. studied    D. and

17.     They _______to swim two hours ago.

A. begin              B. have begun     C. has begun   D. began

18.     My father and Tom_______ me next month.

A. visit                B. visisted           C. will visit     D. have visited

19.     Tom: “I’m not sure what to do this evening. Any idea?” - Vinh:_______

A. Why don’t we go to the cinema? B. You will go to the cinema, perhap?

C. Do you go to the cinema, perhaps?        D. Why shouldn’t we go to the cinema?

20.     Mary: “Do you know how to start this computer?” - Daisy:_______

A. You know, yeah.                         B. Just press the green button.

C. Sure, go ahead                             D. These computers are good.