Choose the word that has the underlined part PRONOUNCED differently from the others:

1. A. tool B. took C. moon D. soon

2. A. contented B. screamed C. disappointed D. decided

Choose the word that has the main STRESS placed differently from the others:

3. A. capable B. technology C. interesting D. accuracy

4. A. subtract B. allow C. request D. memo 

Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others:

1.  A. laughed  B. watched  C. exported  D. helped

2.  A. house B. mountain C. drought D. though

Choose the word that has main stress placed differently from the others:

3.  A.technical B. villager C. introduce D. atmosphere

4.  A. shortage B. export C. knowledge D. manage

A - PHONETICS

I. Choose the word that has the underlined part different from others.

1. A. wanted B. showed C. travelled D. rained

2. A. carbon B. hard C. marry D. large

II. Choose the word that has main stress placed differently from others.

3. A. picture B. receive C. famous D. lovely

4. A. artist B. rename C. relax D. explain

B - USE OF LANGUAGE

Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the following sentences.

5. When the bus stops, the students say goodbye to the driver and _____.

A. walk on B. walk of C. get on D. get off

6. Hilarious is a kind of film which makes viewers________a lot.

A. cry B. frighten C. shock D. laugh

7. My dream last night was so ______ . I cried when I woke up.

A. gripping B. hilarious C. scary D. entertaining

8. We should____________ energy-saving light bulbs.

A. using B. use C. used D. to use

9. Mai used to _________to school on foot.

A. go B. going C. gone D. went

10. ____________ being frightened by characters, Lan still liked the film so much.

A. In spite B. Although C. Despite D. Nevertheless

11. They will ______ dinner with their grandparents at 7 p.m. tonight.

A. has B. have C. having D. be having

12. A friend of __________ is coming to stay with me next Sunday.

A. I B. mine C. my D. me

13. You are interested in horror films, ______?

A. don’t you B. aren’t you C. do you D. are you

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the most suitable response.

14. “Congratulations to you on winning the first prize!” - “_____________.”

A. You’re welcome B. Thanks a lot C. It doesn’t matter D. It’s my pleasure

15. “How do you go to school?” - “_____________.”

A. School is fun B. Buses are crowded C. By bus D. It takes about ten minutes

Circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the words CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined words in each of the following questions.

16. Exercising will help you stay in shape.

A. thin B. chubby C. keep fit D. tall

17. My brother is interested in pointing out my mistakes.

A. likes B. hates C. supports D. knows

Circle the letter A, B, C or D indicate the words OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined words in each of the following questions.

18. If you follow these simple rules, you will save lots of money.

A. earn B. count C. waste D. replace

19. Solar energy doesn't cause pollution, but it is not cheap.

A. expensive B. effective C. commercial D. possible

EXERCISE - STRESS – TRỌNG ÂM I. Choose the word that has main stress placed differently from the others: 1. A. generous B. suspicious C. constancy D. sympathy 2. A. acquaintance B. unselfish C. attraction D. humorous 3. A. loyalty B. success C. incapable D. sincere 4. A. carefully B. correctly C. seriously D. personally 5. A. excited B. interested C. confident D. memorable 6. A. organise B. decorate C. divorce D. promise 7. A. refreshment B. horrible C. exciting D. intention 8. A. knowledge B. maximum C. athletics D. marathon 9. A. difficult B. relevant C. volunteer D. interesting 10. A. confidence B. supportive C. solution D. obedient 11. A. whenever B. mischievous C. hospital D. separate 12. A. introduce B. delegate C. marvelous D. currency 13. A. develop B. conduction C. partnership D. majority 14. A. counterpart B. measurement C. romantic D. attractive 15. A. goverment B. technical C. parallel D. understand 16. A. Pyramid B. Egyptian C. belongs D. century 17. A. construction B. suggestion C. accurate D. hi-jacket 18. A. dedicate B. impressive C. reminder D. descendant 19. A. remember B. company C. technical D. interview 20. A. electric B. computer C. fascinate D. fantastic 21. A. domestic B. investment C. substantial D. undergo 22. A. confident B. influence C. computer D. remember 23. A. optimist B. powerful C. terrorist D. contrar 24. A. government B. destruction C. contribute D. depression 25. A. institute B. consumption C. specific D. encounter 26. A. tableland B. apparent C. atmosphere D. applicant 27. A. vulnerable B. satelite C. eleven D. element 28. A. arrival B. technical C. proposal D. approva 29. A. empire B. employer C. conductor D. transitor 30. A. celebrate B. fascinating C. survive D. elephant 31. A. habitat B. generate C. canoe D. penalty 32. A. expression B. decisive C. dependent D. independence 33. A. decision B. reference C. refusal D. important 34. A. cooperate B. permanent C. recognise D. industry 35. A. attractive B. sociable C. dynamic D. conservative 36. A. entertain B. enjoyable C. anniversary D. introduce 37. A. approval B. attractive C. sacrifice D. romantic 38. A. conical B. ancestor C. ceremony D. traditional 39. A. romantic B. following C. summary D. physical 40. A. maintenance B. appearance C. develop D. different 41. A. contractual B. significant C. Asia D. demanding 42. A. appearance B. measurement C. counterpart D. cultural 43. A. majority B. minority C. partnership D. enjoyable 44. A. marvelous B. argument C. apoplectic D. maximum 45. A. departure B. separate C. necessary D. wrongdoing 46. A. attention B. appropriate C. terrible D. non-verbal 47. A. according B. informality C. expensive D. acceptable 48. A. assistance B. consider C. politely D. compliment 49. A. mischievous B. family C. supportive D. suitable 50. A. memory B. typical C. reward D. marketing 51. A. stimulate B. generate C. secure D. estimate 52. A. politic B. historic C. electric D. specific 53. A. reference B. accident C. coincide D. formulate 54. A. deposit B. dramatist C. register D. community 55. A. earthquake B. transaction C. applicant D. patriot 56. A. degree B. virtually C. assembly D. synthetic 57. A. coincide B. community C. conception D. committee 58. A. envelop B. astronaut C. tuberculosis D. poverty 59. A. altitude B. recover C. comedy D. library 60. A. demonstrate B. beatify C. successful D. comfortable II. Choose the word that has main stress placed differently from the others 1. A. acountant B. discover C. messenger D. unlucky 2. A. marathon B. advertise C. industry D. conclusion 3. A. subsequent B. undergo C. goverment D. enterprise 4. A. chaotic B. proposal C. occupy D. production 5. A. piano B. policeman C. museum D. souvenir 6. A. guarantee B. recommend C. represent D. illustrate 7. A. agency B. memory C. encounter D. influence 8. A. well-being B. reality C. Internet D. demanding 9. A. encourage B. determine C. emphasize D. maintenance 10. A. understand B. grandparents C. family D. wonderful 11. A. essential B. furniture C. opposite D. fortunate 12. A. crocodile B. corridor C. enormous D. northerly 13. A. habitat B. pollution C. construction D. extinction 14. classify B. biologist C. benefit D. serious 15. A. endangered B. survival C. commercial D. industry 16. A. mosquito B. animal C. crocodile D. buffalo 17. A. unnoticed B. reunited C. incredible D. surviva 18. A. imagine B. opinion C. incredible D. wilderness 19. A. recommend B. thoroughly C. travelling D. fascinate 20. A. character B. publisher C. wonderful D. understand 21. A. dependable B. reliable C. remarkable D. knowledgeable 22. A. detective B. romantic C. history D. adventure 23. A. biography B. historic C. discover D. authorship 24. A. imaginary B. scientific C. advantage D. reviewer 25. A. regulator B. personal C. referee D. dangerous 26. A. procedure B. indicate C. forefinger D. enemy 27. A. opponent B. penalize C. overtime D. synchronized 28. A. windsurfing B. equipment C. amatuer D. nationa 29. A. position B. fingertip C. athletic D. requirement 30. A. interesting B. surprising C. amusing D. successful 31. A. understand B. engineer C. benefit D. Vietnamese 32. A. applicant B. uniform C. yesterday D. employment 33. A. dangerous B. parachute C. popular D. magazine 34. A. comfortable B. employment C. important D. surprising 35. A. elegant B. regional C. musical D. important 36. A. difference B. surbaban C. Internet D. character 37. A. beautiful B. effective C. favourite D. popular 38. A. attraction B. goverment C. borrowing D. visitor 39. A. difficult B. individual C. population D. unemployment 40. A. capital B. tradition C. different D. opera III. Choose the word that has a different stress pattern from the others in the group. 1. A. broadcast B. Media C. Survey D. device 2. A. foundation B. powerful C. Surrounding D. prohibit 3. A. component B. photograph C. movement D. element 4. A. message B. Feature C. affect D. highlight 5. A. comedy B. Episode C. director D. heritage 6. A. gratitude B. mountainous C. handicapped D. volunteer 7. A . successful B. humorous C. arrangement D. attractive 8. A . construction B. typical C. glorious D. purposeful 9. A . accident B. dangerous C. courageous D. character 10. A. Argue B. allow C. accept D. attract 11. A. popular B. different C. integral D. expression 12. A. comfort B. nation C. apply D. moment 13. A.chemistry B. compulsory C. primary D. physical 14. A. polite B. police C. famous D. return 15. A. computing B. cinema C. politics D. national 16. A. cartoon B. open C. paper D. answer 17. A. manage B. shortage C. village D. teacher

I. Choose the word that is pronouced differently from the others. 1. A. organized B. lived C. concerned D. established 2. A. effect B. delicious C. exhibition D. selection II. Choose the word whose main stress is placed different from the others. 3. A. notice B. surface C. contact D. effect 4. A. humid B. airmail C. discuss D. pancake III. Choose the most suitable word or phrase to fill in the blank. 5. We have learned English at school _______ three years. A. since B. for C. in D. about 6. The _______ are excited about the new hardware store in the neighborhood. A. residents B. contestants C. goods D. selections 7. The newspaper is not _______ the magazine. A. so thick as B. as thick C. thicker D. the same 8. “It must be fun to watch a real match at the stadium.” - “_______.” A. I agree. B. I couldn’t agree less. C. I promise. D. Don’t mention it. 9. The man _______ in the factory since he left school. A. worked B. has worked C. is working D. works 10. It was a great _______ to have a market near our house. A. convenient B. convenience C. comfortable D. success 11. “Would you like to join us?” – “_______” A. No, thanks. B. Yes, I do. C. I’d love to. D. No, I would. 12. My neighbor ______ to me _______ more than two months. A. didn’t talk / since B. doesn’t talk / for C. hasn’t talked / for D. haven’t talked / for 13. " How long _______ Paul ?" - "For 5 years." A. did you know B. have you known C. have you know D. did you knew 14. Nick enjoys _______ with her friends, especially Joe. A. go shopping B. to go to shop C. going shopping D. goes to shop 15. “What are you going to do this weekend?” A. I cooked dinner. B. I’m not sure. C. Good idea! D. In a park. 16. I always go shopping in the malls _______ it’s comfortable there. A. so B. and C. because D. however 17. John has lived in London _______ last summer. A. for B. in C. until D. since 18. The restaurant serves Hue food and the pancakes are delicious. A. different B. bad C. tasty D. wet 19. You can have a wider selection of products when going to the shopping mall. A. works B. goods C. subjects D. furniture 20. Ann’s grade is the same _______ mine. A. a. like B. as C. to D. from 21. Smith _______ in Chicago _______ 2010. A. a. has lived – for B. has lived – since C. lived – since D. lives – in 22. I haven’t seen them _______ ages. A. a. since B. for C. when D. as