Choose the word (A, B, C or D) whose stress is different from the others. (0.5 pt)

1. A. peaceful B. paddy C. harvest D. expect

2. A. nomadic B. scenery C. blackberry        D. generous

Choose the best answer. (1.5pts)

3. My father enjoys ______ on Sundays.

A. garden    B. to garden      C. gardening      D. to gardening

4. I feel ______ when I live in the countryside.

A. peaceful      B. peacefully    C. more peacefully      D. peace

5. My ______ is hooked on doing the volunteer work.

A. 2moro      B. bro    C. goin’      D. WBU

6. I think ______ with friends is the best way to practice social skills.

A. collecting things           B. gaming online          C. surfing the net            D. socialising

7. My sister likes communicating ______ her friends in her free time.

A. on    B. with    C. to      D. of

8. We worked together to ______ this tent. It was hard work.

A. pick up    B. ride    C. put up    D. herd

Task 1: Choose the words that have a different stress from the others. 

1. A. nomadic B. generous C. colourful D. countryside 2. A. popular B. calculus C. beehive D. disturb 3. A. harvest B. collect C. peaceful D. whisper 4. A. charade B. transport C. expect D. paddy 5. A. opportunity B. inconvenient C. facility D. optimistic 

Task 2: Use the adjective in brackets in their correct forms of comparison to complete the sentences. 1. He is (clever)__________________student in my group. 

2. Your voice is (bad)__________________ mine. 

3. England isn't (mountainous country)__________________Scotland. 

4. Reykjavik is the world's (northern)__________________capital city. 

5. Your composition is full of mistakes because you didn't spend half (time)____________on it  ______you should have! 

6. Don't worry, you'll be OK with Gary, he's (careful driver)_________________you could wish to have. 7. In the Alto Adige region of Italy, German dialect is spoken much  

(frequently)__________________Italian. 

8. Sumo wrestlers must be (heavy)__________________athletes in the world. 9. My new bed is_________________my old bed. (comfortable) 

10. The film about my village town is__________________than the book. (interesting) 11. Being a firefighter is (dangerous)__________________ than being a builder. 

12. They live in a (big) _______________house, but Fred lives in a (big)______________one. 13. The red shirt is better but it’s (expensive)__________________than the white one. 14. This is (exciting)__________________film I’ve ever seen. 

Task 3: Rewrite these sentences beginning with the words provided. 

11. Today it is colder than yesterday. 

-> Yesterday ………………………………………………….... 

12.I don’t think you are taller than me. 

-> I don’t think I ………………………………………………….... 

13. Is Jim worse at Math than John? 

-> Is John ………………………………………………….... 

14. Jim looks much younger than his classmates. 

-> Jim’s classmates ………………………………………………….... 

15. Your hair is longer than mine. 

-> My hair ………………………………………………….... 

16.Nick is a more careful writer than Phuc. 

-> Nick writes essays…………………………………………………....  

17.A snail is slower than a scrab. 

-> A snail moves………………………………………………….... 

18.My father’s explanation about the subject was clearer than my brother’s. 

-> My father explained the subject………………………………………………….... 

19.My cousin is a better singer than I am. 

-> My cousin sings………………………………………………….. 

20. Phong is a faster swimmer than Phuc. 

-> Phong swims…………………………………………………....

Task 1: Choose the words that have a different stress from the others. 

1. A. nomadic B. generous C. colourful D. countryside 2. A. popular B. calculus C. beehive D. disturb 3. A. harvest B. collect C. peaceful D. whisper 4. A. charade B. transport C. expect D. paddy 5. A. opportunity B. inconvenient C. facility D. optimistic 

Task 2: Use the adjective in brackets in their correct forms of comparison to complete the sentences. 1. He is (clever)__________________student in my group. 

2. Your voice is (bad)__________________ mine. 

3. England isn't (mountainous country)__________________Scotland. 

4. Reykjavik is the world's (northern)__________________capital city. 

5. Your composition is full of mistakes because you didn't spend half (time)____________on it  ______you should have! 

6. Don't worry, you'll be OK with Gary, he's (careful driver)_________________you could wish to have. 7. In the Alto Adige region of Italy, German dialect is spoken much  

(frequently)__________________Italian. 

8. Sumo wrestlers must be (heavy)__________________athletes in the world. 9. My new bed is_________________my old bed. (comfortable) 

10. The film about my village town is__________________than the book. (interesting) 11. Being a firefighter is (dangerous)__________________ than being a builder. 

12. They live in a (big) _______________house, but Fred lives in a (big)______________one. 13. The red shirt is better but it’s (expensive)__________________than the white one. 14. This is (exciting)__________________film I’ve ever seen. 

Task 3: Rewrite these sentences beginning with the words provided. 

11. Today it is colder than yesterday. 

-> Yesterday ………………………………………………….... 

12.I don’t think you are taller than me. 

-> I don’t think I ………………………………………………….... 

13. Is Jim worse at Math than John? 

-> Is John ………………………………………………….... 

14. Jim looks much younger than his classmates. 

-> Jim’s classmates ………………………………………………….... 

15. Your hair is longer than mine. 

-> My hair ………………………………………………….... 

16.Nick is a more careful writer than Phuc. 

-> Nick writes essays…………………………………………………....  

17.A snail is slower than a scrab. 

-> A snail moves………………………………………………….... 

18.My father’s explanation about the subject was clearer than my brother’s. 

-> My father explained the subject………………………………………………….... 

19.My cousin is a better singer than I am. 

-> My cousin sings………………………………………………….. 

20. Phong is a faster swimmer than Phuc. 

-> Phong swims…………………………………………………....

II. Choose the word that has the different stress from the others.

1.  A. nomadic           B. generous          C. colourful          D. countryside

2.  A. popular           B. calculus            C. beehive            D. disturb

3.  A. harvest            B. collect              C. peaceful           D. worship

4.  A. charade            B. transport         C. melody             D. paddy

5.  A. opportunity     B. inconvenient    C. facility             D. optimistic

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He said that he was riding his bike on the way home now . * 2 điểm A.said B. was riding C. on D. now Circle the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting 7. The rock who they found last week may have landed on Earth from the moon . * 2 điểm A.who B.last week C.landed D.from Circle the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting 8. It is ten years since we have said goodbye to them. 2 điểm A. is B. since C. have said D.to Circle the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting 9 .I tried to do everything to contact John two weeks ago but so far I don’t receive his reply. * 2 điểm A.to do B.to contact C.so far D. don't receive Circle the best option A, B, C or D to complete the sentences: 10. She did all the work ………….. her own. * 2 điểm A. by B. on C. for D. with 11. His eyes were ……. bad that he couldn’t read the number plate of the car in front. * 2 điểm A. such B. too C. so D. very 12. The police have warned tourists to look ……….. for pickpockets in the town center. * 2 điểm A. up B. down C. forward D. out 13. They looked very ……………. when they came to see us last night. * 2 điểm A.cheer B.cheerful C.cheerfully D. cheered 14. “What’s Mai doing?” “ I’m not sure. She ………….. her homework.” * 2 điểm A. might do B. may be doing C. must be doing D. must do 15. It took us quite a long time to get here. It was …………. journey. * 2 điểm A. three hour B. a three-hours C. a three-hour D. three hours 16. I asked two people the way to the station but ………….. of them knew. * 2 điểm A. none B.either C. both D.neither 17. They have to take that English course, …………. they? * 2 điểm A. haven’t B. mustn’t C. needn’t D. don’t 18. I had to wear ………….. uniform when I worked in the hotel. * 2 điểm A. some B. a C. any D. an 19. Nam wanted to know what time___________ * 2 điểm A. the movie begins B. the movie began C. did the movie begin D. does the movie begin 20. The room is ___________decorated for Christmas. * 2 điểm A. beauty B. beautify C. beautiful D. beautifully 21. __________night, the temperature seems to be cooler and cooler. * 2 điểm A. At B. On C. For D. In 22. I am wondering what ________ to my sister's wedding. * 2 điểm A. have to bring B. to bring C. bringing D. should bring 23. Many people do not like climbing ________ * 2 điểm A. despite its danger B. since its danger C. although it is dangerous D. because it is dangerous 24. We are glad...... . * 2 điểm A. you gain the scholarship B. that you gain the scholarship C. that you to gain the scholarship D. to that you gain the scholarship Mark the letter to indicate the most suitable response. 25. What do you think of the newly discovered cave? - ………………… * 2 điểm A. Never mind B. By the way C. Oh, fantastic D. That's right Mark the letter to indicate the most suitable response. 26. "Hi, Anna You are going to the park. Can I come too? * 2 điểm A. I see B. Of course you can C. Oh, I understand D. Well-done Mark the letter to indicate the most suitable response. 27. - Kim: "Why don't we set up an English speaking club for our class?" - An:"________" * 2 điểm A. That's a good idea. B. As it may improve my English. C. It is an international language. D. At least 30 of us. 28 . - Bill: "What a lovely skirt you have!" - Ann: "____" * 2 điểm A. That's right, I am. B. Why not? Yes, let's. C. You are welcome. D. It's very nice of you to say so. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the CAPITAL WORDS in each of the following questions. 29. Since the death of Laura's father, her mother has become A BREADWINNER to support the family. * 2 điểm A. a person who bakes bread every morning B. a person who goes out to work to earn money C. a bakery-owner D. a person who delivers bread to make money 30. We do not whistle or clap our hands to get the person’s attention. That is considered IMPOLITE and even rule. * 2 điểm A. offensive B. polite C. informal D. terrific 31. This is the INSTANCE where big, obvious non-verbal signals are appropriate. 2 điểm A. situation B. attention C. place D. matter Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the CAPITAL WORDS in each of the following questions. 32. I clearly remember talking to him in a CHANCE meeting last summer. * 2 điểm A. unplanned B. deliberate C. accidental D. unintentional 33. They STUDY many subjects such as Math, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Vietnamese Literature, History, Geography etc. * 2 điểm A. learn B. teach C. see D. review 34. We ought to keep these proposals SECRET from the chairman for the time being. * 2 điểm A. revealed B. frequented C. accessible D. lively 35.The US troops are using much more sophisticated weapons in the Far East. * 2 điểm A. expensive B. complicated C. simple and easy to use D. difficult to operate 36.The language of clothes.We don’t only choose clothes to make us look (41) ………., we also use them to tell the world about our personality. The clothes we wear and our (42) ……..as a whole give other people useful information about what we think and how we feel. If we feel cheerful, we usually wear colorful clothes and if we feel (43) …………we sometimes put on dark clothes. But why do teenagers wear black so frequently? Is it because they feel miserable all the time ? This is unlikely to be the case. It is probably just because it is (44) ………to wear black, and young people they are real fans of (45) ………. Untitled Title * 2 điểm A. attract B. attractive C. attractively D. attraction 37. The language of clothes.We don’t only choose clothes to make us look (41) ………., we also use them to tell the world about our personality. The clothes we wear and our (42) ……..as a whole give other people useful information about what we think and how we feel. If we feel cheerful, we usually wear colorful clothes and if we feel (43) …………we sometimes put on dark clothes. But why do teenagers wear black so frequently? Is it because they feel miserable all the time ? This is unlikely to be the case. It is probably just because it is (44) ………to wear black, and young people they are real fans of (45) ………. Untitled Title * 2 điểm A. appear B. appearance C. appeared D. appearing 38. The language of clothes.We don’t only choose clothes to make us look (41) ………., we also use them to tell the world about our personality. The clothes we wear and our (42) ……..as a whole give other people useful information about what we think and how we feel. If we feel cheerful, we usually wear colorful clothes and if we feel (43) …………we sometimes put on dark clothes. But why do teenagers wear black so frequently? Is it because they feel miserable all the time ? This is unlikely to be the case. It is probably just because it is (44) ………to wear black, and young people they are real fans of (45) ………. Untitled Title * 2 điểm A. depress B. depressed C. depressing D.depression 39. The language of clothes.We don’t only choose clothes to make us look (41) ………., we also use them to tell the world about our personality. The clothes we wear and our (42) ……..as a whole give other people useful information about what we think and how we feel. If we feel cheerful, we usually wear colorful clothes and if we feel (43) …………we sometimes put on dark clothes. But why do teenagers wear black so frequently? Is it because they feel miserable all the time ? This is unlikely to be the case. It is probably just because it is (44) ………to wear black, and young people they are real fans of (45) ………. Untitled Title * 2 điểm A. fashion B. fashioner C. fashionable D. fashioned During the teenage years, many young people can at times be difficult to talk to .They often seem to dislike being questioned. They may seem unwilling to talk about their work in school. This is a normal development at this age , though it can be very hard for parents to understand. It is part of becoming independent of teenagers trying to be adult while they are still growing up . Young people are usually more willing to talk if they believe that questions are asked out of real interest and not because people are trying to check up on them .Parents should do their best to talk to their sons and daughters about school work and future plant but should not push them to talk if they don't want to . Parents should also watch for the danger signs: some young people in trying to be adult may experiment with sex, drugs, alcohol, or smoking. Parents need to watch for any signs of unusual BEHAVIOR which may be connected with these and get help if necessary. Read the text carefully, then choose the most suitable answers. 40. This passage is taken from a… * 2 điểm A. handbook for parents B. school timetable C. teenage magazine. D. book for children 41. Why do adults sometimes find teenagers difficult to talk to….. * 2 điểm A. because most teenagers are quiet B. because teenagers don't want to talk to other people. C. because teenagers think adults are not honest D. because most teenagers hate adults. 42. When can you expect young people to be more talkative than usual. * 2 điểm A. When people talk to them because they are really interested and not just checking on them. B. When adults give them a lot money to spend. C. When adults talk to them about something other than their work in school. D. When adults talk to them about sex, alcohol and drugs. Choose sentences has the same meaning as the original one WRITING 43. "Where does your father work" - He asked me. * 2 điểm A. He asked me to find where my father works. B. He asked me to find where my father worked. C. He asked me where my father works. D. He asked me where my father worked. 44. Although he is trong , he can't lift the box. * 2 điểm A. As he is strong, he can lift the box B. Eventhough he is not strong, he can lift the box C.In spite of his strength, he can't lift the box D. He can't lift that box because is not strong 45. How old do you think this house is? * 2 điểm A. Do you know when the house is built? B. When do you think the house was built? C. When do you think the house is built? D. When is the house built ? 46. Your refusal to attend the party made everyone feel sad. * 2 điểm A.Every one felt sad when you refused to attend the party. B.Your attendance at the party made everyone feel sad. C. Everyone felt sad attending the party. D. You made everyone sad about your refusal to throw the party. 47. "Let's invite Tom to the party this sunday"- Mark said 2 điểm A. Mark suggested us to invite Tom to the party on sunday. B. Mark suggested inviting Tom to the party on sunday. C. Mark said that we should invite Tom to the party on sunday. D. Mark told us to invite Tom to the party on sunday. 48. Anne worked too hard at the office, and this led to her illness. * 2 điểm A. Anne's illness was the result of his working hard at the office. B If Anne didn't work too hard at the office, she wouldn't be ill. C. Every time Anne works hard at the office, he is ill D. Anne's illness prevented her from working hard at the office. 49. People don’t use this road very often. * 2 điểm A. This road is not used very often. B. Not very often this road is not used. C. This road very often is not used. D. This road not very often is used. 50. They made her hand over her passport. * 2 điểm A. She was made to hand over her passport. B. She was made hand over her passport. C. She was handed over to make her passport. D. She was handed over for her passport to make.

II.Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others.

1.  A. generous          B. nomadic           C. interesting        D. comfortable

2.  A. colourful          B. buffalo             C. blackberry       D. convenient

3.  A. leisure              B. minority           C. exciting            D. traditional

4.A. majority     B. populated             C. activity     D. experience

5.A. worship      B. belong                   C. enjoy   D. behave