Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differ­ently from the others.

1.                   A. dinner                      B. drink                        C. child                        D. kitchen

2.                   A. park                        B. party                        C. market                     D. ambition

Choose the word whose stress pattern is different:

3.                   A. profession                B. marital                     C. physical                   D. interest

4.                   A. minute                     B. ready                       C. comfort                    D. relieve        

5.                   A. literature                  B. biology                    C. history                     D. chemistry

I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.

1.a. light                         b. fridge                      c. sink                          d. kitchen

2.a. lamps                       b. windows                 c. desks                       d. plants

3.a. look                         b. cook                        c. book                        d. room

4.a. poster                       b. chopstick                 c. sofa                          d. wardrobe

5.a. honey                       b. house                       c. hour                         d. hotel

II.     Which is the odd one out?               

1.a. armchair                   b. coach                       c. sofa                          d. cupboard

2.a. bedroom                  b. garden                     c. kitchen                     d. living room

3.a. wardrobe                 b. cooker                     c. dishwasher              d. fridge

4.a. apartment                b. house                       c. attic                         d. villa

5.a. bath          b. shower         c. mirror           d. bed

1. Choose the one word or phrase A, B or C- that best completes sentences.

1. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.

(chemistry/ charity/ school)

2. Choose the word whose stress is pronounced differently from that of the others.

(provide/ listen/ invite)             

3. A: Let’s do something outdoor.

    B: (How about going swimming? / Not at all. / Proud of you!)

4. Nga often has toothache, (but/ so/ and) she stills eats a lot of sweets and cakes.

5. Ms Hoa enjoys (plants/ planting/ to plant) trees and flowers.

6. Eat (more/ less/ little) junk food. It makes you fat!

7. Lan: Hi doctor. I feel weak and sick.

     Dr Law: Did you have enough (health/ calories/sickness)? You should eat more and get more exercise, too.

8. If you spend most of your free time making vases or bowls from clay, your hobby is (making models/ making pottery/ collecting).

9. (Obesity/ flu / temperature) is a problem – people are putting on weight.

10. They have decided to clean up the neighbourhood because it is full of (rubbish / flowers / green trees).

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

I. Phonetics Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others. 1. A. chore B. work C. more D. divorce 2. A. trashed B. talked C. reached D. loved 3. A. prepare B. help C. tennis D. tell 4. A. husband B. mum C. contribute D. vulnerable 5. A. skill B. split C. children D. finance 6. A. breadwinner B. clean C. each D. lead 7. A. balance B. challenge C. career D. happy 8. A. share B. alike C. tradition D. equal 9. A. allergy B. digest C. oxygen D. sugar 10. A. breath B. head C. health D. heart 11. A. among B. belong C. body D. strong 12. A. approach B. children C. chocolate D. stomach 13. A. intestine B. mind C. spine D. reliable 14. A. modest B. contest C. suggest D. intestine 15. A. fortunate B. considerate C. nominate D. passionate 16. A. movement B. president C. extent D. instrument 17. A. statement B. movement C. evident D. comment 18. A. performed B. released C. received D. adored 19. A. artists B. singers C. listeners D. drums 20. A. poets B. flutes C. organs D. instruments

3.Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others in each group

(4 Điểm)

carnival

cutlery

command

ceremony

4.Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others in each group

(4 Điểm)

worshipped

offered

performed

prayed

5.Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others in each group

(4 Điểm)

lantern

invader

nation

race

6.Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from others’ in each line.

(4 Điểm)

electrician

confusion

companion

magician

7.Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from others’ in each line.

(4 Điểm)

preserve

fortune

ritual

lantern

2.Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others in each group

(4 Điểm)

sugar

since

sight

song

3.Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others in each group

(4 Điểm)

version

conclusion

possession

pleasure

4.Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others in each group

(4 Điểm)

ordered

developed

touched

escaped

5.Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others in each group

(4 Điểm)

washes

handles

courses

teaches

6.Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others in each group

(4 Điểm)

change

chocolate

chip

schedule

7.Choose the word whose main stressed syllable is placed differently from that of the others in each group

(4 Điểm)

sympathy

industry

constancy

suspicious

8.Choose the word whose main stressed syllable is placed differently from that of the others in each group

(4 Điểm)

humorous

important

attraction

unselfish

9.Choose the word whose main stressed syllable is placed differently from that of the others in each group

(4 Điểm)

define

sincere

loyal

success

10.Choose the word whose main stressed syllable is placed differently from that of the others in each group

(4 Điểm)

correctly

personal

serious

carefully

11.Choose the word whose main stressed syllable is placed differently from that of the others in each group

(4 Điểm)

memory

excited

interested

confident

1. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other words.

2. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other words

3. Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from others.