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

1.                   A. laugh                       B. plough                     C. enough                    D. cough

2.                   A. award                      B. atomic                     C. abroad                     D. answer

3.                   A. wonderful                B. month                      C. tone                         D.  none

Choose the word whose stress pattern is different:

4.                   A. refusal                     B. consider                   C. museum                   D. glorious

5.                   A. buffalo                    B. tobacco                    C. contented                 D. tomorrow

Exercise 1: Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
1. A. girl B. learn C. bird D. open                              2. A. enough B. laugh C. though D. cough
3. A. watch B. headache C. change D. children         4. A. know B. king C. knife D. knowledge
5. A. iron B. bird C. first D. birthday
Exercise 2: Choose the word whose main stress pattern is placed differently.
1. A. collect B. volunteer C. enjoy D. donate            2. A. sunburn B. flooded C. allergy D. unique
3. A. charity B. energy C. dislike D. sickness

4. A. monopoly B. non-profit C. well-known D. organization

5. A. itchy B. graffiti C. traffic D. blanket

I. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.

1. A.  enough                       B. although                          C. laugh                               D. cough

2. A. books                           B. clubs                                C. hats                                  D. stamps

II. Choose the word (A, B, C or D)whose main stress is placed differently from the others in each group.

3. A. festival                        B. attendance                       C. appliance                         D. material

4. A. abroad                         B. volume                            C. compose                          D. reduce

III. Choose the word / phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space in each sentence.

5. The tables, __________we bought yesterday, were covered with cloth.

      A. who                           B. why                                  C.  which                              D. what

6. They often go ___________ at weekends.

      A. picnicing                   B. picnics                             C. picnic                              D. picnicking

7. We are used _______________on the left.   

      A. to drive                      B. driving                             C. drives                              D. to driving

8. He used to ___________ a lot but not now.

      A. smoking                    B. smoke                              C. smoked                            D. smokes                                

9. We often take part in many   ________ activities.

      A. socially                     B. sociable                           C. social                               D. society

10.This restaurant has the _________ for serving seafood.

      A. reputably                   B. reputable                         C. repute                              D. reputation

11.They have kept__________touch with her since she went to Berlin.

      A. to                               B. at                                     C. in                                     D. on

12. Her good behaviour made a deep  ________  on all the class members.

      A. situation                    B. protection                        C. impression                      D. expression

13. What will we do to keep  our environment _________?

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

14.- Ben: “I got ten marks on Math, Mom.” - Mom: “ _____________.”

      A. Thanks                      B. Good                                C. Well done                        D. Cheers

IV.Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) for the following picture or sign.   

15. On the way, you can see this sign (A) and it warns that _____.  (A)                             

      A. You must be careful with drunk drivers.                                                           

      B. You should be careful since there is a pub ahead.

      C. You shouldn’t drive under influence of drugs.

      D. You mustn’t drive a car or ride a motorbike after drinking beer or wine.

16. At the public we can see this sign (B), it means _____.              (B)                 

      A.You should not make this place tidy.                                                       

      B.Putting unused things into the garbage dump is necessary.

      C.Recycling is very important to protect the environment.

      D.You shouldn’t throw your garbage here.         

V. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage.

      In recent years, the problem of environmental (17)______has become a serious situation in big cities of our country. Why? - Nowadays, we are living in a city with an increase in population, so domestic waste is the first reason. Then many people’s  (18 ) _____ is not high. In several areas, they throw trash on the street or onto the rivers. It is easy for us to see rubbish of all kinds (19) ______ on the water. Moreover, many uncultured people even “make water” in the public place. Secondly, our city is overloaded with vehicles that expel all (20) _______ and dust from them. This contributes to the heat of the air, and causes pollution. Thirdly, in several places, trees (21) ______ cut down to have room for buildings, hotels, or supermarkets. This makes the atmosphere in our city muggy and stuffy as well. Also, many factories send out waste into the rivers or (22) ____gas into the air. Finally, the drainage system in our city is very old and downgrade, so it’s always flooded whenever it rains. In conclusion, air pollutants in the cities are really alarming problem now! What do you think about this?

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

18. A. compliment               B. announcement                 C. communication               D. social awareness

19. A. disappointing            B. saving                              C. floating                            D. consuming

20. A. smoke                        B. doll                                  C. dormitory                        D. existence

21. A. to be                          B. have been                        C. having been                     D. to have been

22. A. poisonous                  B. poisonously                     C. poison                              D. poisoning

VI.Read the passage, then decide if the statements that follow it are True or False

      Nowadays, with the help of Communication Technology, it is much easier for us to study or improve our knowledge. One way to do that is online learning in which people from one country can attend a college or university in another. Online learning is very convenient and cheap because we just stay at home and use a computer. Many universities in the world have been offering online classes for a number of years, and many students who have taken online classes say that they like them so much. Only reason is because they do not have to travel to a building at a busy timetable to listen to a professor. In addition, learning online programs is also diverse, so learners can receive programs for all levels from a distance education. Some online programs are very good and believable. They provide students with all information they need to finish their course. However, you should not send money to any schools that say you can get a college degree without doing any work. These online courses might be illegal organizations. So, thinking carefully is necessary before getting an education online. Be alert!

            23. Online learning course is one of convenient ways to study.                                                                 

            24. Learning online is easier than learning at traditional classes.                                

            25. You ought to send money to any schools that say you can get a college degree without doing any work. 

            26. It’s necessary to think  carefully before getting an education online.

            27. What is the passage mainly about?- It’s about _______________.

                  A. traditional classes                                                  B. Communication Technology

                  C. online learning                                                       D. universities

            28. What is the meaning of the word “they” ?

                  A. many students           B. people                              C. organizations                  D.  universities

VII. Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence. …………………………….

29. The …………………………. of the model attracts us much. (EFFICIENT)              

30. It is suggested that he ………………………….here now.      (BE)                      

31. Would you mind not ………………………. on the radio until I’ve finished with this phone call?(TURN)

32. There is a ……………………. of 20% in the amount of money available for buying new books. (REDUCE)

33. He is an ……………………. doctor who just graduated from the medical school last year. (EXPERIENCE)        34. The new method enables us to do our jobs ………………………………...(EFFECT)   

VIII. Put the words in the correct order to make meaningful sentences.

35.  many problems  /Polluted air / one of /  that / we have / is / to solve/

à Polluted air …………………………………………………………………………………..….

36. by the / Maryam / impressed / beauty of / was really / Ha Long Bay/

à Maryam ………………………………………………………………………………………....

IX. Rewrite each of the following sentences in another way so that it means almost the same as the sentence printed before it

37. This film is so interesting that I have seen it many times.

à  It is such………………………………………………………..………………….……………. 

38. Did you know the man who sat next to me at the birthday party last night?

à  You knew …………………………………………………………………………………….…?

39. I have never met such a strange man before.

à  This is the first……………………………………………………………………….………….

40. The government has built many makeshift hospitals for covid -19 patients.

à  Many…….……………………………………………………………………………………….

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

study

art

cartoon

class

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

lamps

sinks

flats

rooms

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

pear

pie

buy

pond

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

convenient

friendly

cheap

clean

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

waterfall

desert

wonder

plaster

6. Choose the best answer to complete the sentence: They are healthy. They do ________ everyday. *

homework

science

football

judo

7. Choose the best answer to complete the sentence: There are three ________ in my new school. *

library

libraries

librarys

libraryes

8. Choose the best answer to complete the sentence: Put these glasses and bowls on the ________ over there, please. *

wall

cupboard

fridge

lamp

9. Choose the best answer to complete the sentence: My younger brother has a round ________ and broad ________. *

shoulder/ hands

mouth/eyes

face/ shoulders

elbow/ cheek

10. Choose the best answer to complete the sentence: Daisy is very ________ to take the test. She is a very good student. *

kind

confident

friendly

talkative

11. Choose the best answer to complete the sentence: A ________ is a place where we go to buy stamps or send letters. *

library

post office

cinema

school

12. Choose the best answer to complete the sentence: Cam Ly ________ in Lam Dong Province attracts many tourists to visit each year. *

Island

Waterfall

Highland

Forest

13. Choose the best answer to complete the sentence: My brother and I wear ________ to move conveniently when we go hiking in the mountain. *

walking boots

scissors

backpacks

waterproof coat

14. Choose the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word in the following sentence: *

Plant

Animal

River

Wood

15. Choose the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word in the following sentence: *

fresh

rare

overpriced

cheap

16. Choose the best response to complete the following dialogue: “What time can we meet?” - “__________” *

How about 8 a.m?

Let’s go out.

That’s fine.

I don’t want to.

17. Choose the best answer to complete the sentence: There is a café ________ to the restaurant. *

near

behind

in front of

next

18. Choose the best answer to complete the sentence: We sometimes ________ experiments in physics class. *

make

work

do

get

19. Choose the best answer to complete the sentence: Phong and Nam ________badminton at the moment. *

play

is playing

are playing

are play

20. Choose the best answer to complete the sentence: You ________ play loud music late at night. The neighbours will call the police. *

can

must

mustn’t

are

21. Choose the best answer to complete the sentence: The first exercise is easy but the second one is ________. *

easy too

difficult too

difficulter

more difficult

22. Choose the best answer to complete the sentence: Hurry up! We only have ________ time before the bus leaves. *

many

a few

much

a little

23. Choose the mistake in the four underlined part that needs correction: *

have

called

Mr. and Mrs. Johnson

Jimmy parents

I. PHONETICS

Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the other three in each question.

1. A. laugh                  B. tough                      C. though                    D. rough

2. A. weave                 B. live                         C. receive                    D. teach

3. A. Asian                  B. basketball               C. tennis                      D. soldier

Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the other three in each question.

4. A. human                B. behave                    C. extinct                    D. engage

5. A. surprise              B. outcome                 C. result                      D. Success

II. VOCABULARY

Choose the word or phrase that best completes each sentence below.

6. My sister eats a lot of junk food so she is putting on _____ now.

A. weigh                     B. weight                    C. weights                   D. weighing

7. Remember to apply sunscreen before you go out in the summer or you will get _____

A. sunburn                  B. sunburnt                 C. sunburning             D. sunburnment

8. Let’s do something _____ instead of watching TV!

A. outdoors                 B. outdoor                   C. indoors                   D. indoor

9. My teacher said that I had to stop playing games on his ipad and that he wouldn’t _____ no as an answer.

A. make                      B. do                           C. take             D. get

10.Hoa got a bad mark in her recent exam so she is a little bit _____.

A. up                           B. down                       C. in                            D. on

11. Playing sports like football is _____ than playing computer games.

A. healthy                   B. healthiest                C. more healthy          D. healthier

12. You should do exercise daily to stay _____ shape.

A. on                           B. with                        C. in                            D. by

13. Obesity is the problem of people getting fatter or _____.

A. weight                    B. weight                    C. underweight           D. overweight

14. If you want to _____ weight, you need to cut down on soft drink!

A. waste                      B. lose                         C. cut                          D. close

15. I want to buy an iPhone but I can only _____ a cheap Nokia.

A. affect                      B. effect                      C. afford                     D. effort

16. Scientists believe that olive oil and tomatoes can help you ____ healthy.

A. keep                        B. maintain                 C. grow                       D. Develop

Choose the word or phrase that is CLOSET in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following sentences.

17. If you are going out tonight, you will have to count me out.

A. excluded me           B. number me             C. persuade me           D. ask for my permission

18. He comes from a very wealthy family, so he has a lot expensive cars.

A. rich                         B. traditional              C. expensive               D. Normal

Choose the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following sentences.

19. Although he had a lot of money, he was far from happy.

A. pleased                   B. unhappy                  C. relaxed                   D. hard-working

20. It’s up to me to decided whether I should do my homework or go out to play sports.

A. I can decide            B. I have no choice     C. I wonder                 D. I am uncertain

III. GRAMMAR

Choose the word or phrase that best completes each sentence below.

21. Trent: “How much are those socks, please?”

      Shopkeeper: “_____”

A. Are you blind?                               B. Read the price tag!

C. The white ones?                             D. How about you?

22. Lauren: “What was Irene’s party like?”

      Anton: “_____”

A. I didn’t go to it.                              B. Thanks, that’s nice.

C. I’d like a big cake.                         D. She was very lovely.

23. Justin: “Send me a text message tomorrow.”

      Katie: “_____”

A. I phoned you at 7.30                      B. What’s your number?

C. Thank you, Justin.                         D. How dare you?

24. Lan doesn’t feel like _____ out today because she’s a little bit sick.

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

25 .I am very tired now. I think I _____.

A. am going to faint                           B. am fainting

C. faint                                                            D. have fainted

26. Children do more exercise than adults, _____ they are more active.

A. but                          B.  because      C. and                          D. so

27. I think she is the _____ girl I have ever met.

A. most good-looking                         B. good-looking

C. better-looking                                D. best-looking

28. I _____ Ho Chi Minh City once when I was a child.

A. visit                                                B. have visited

C. visiting                                           D. visited

29. Hoa often volunteers _____ foreign tourists around Hanoi in her free time.

A. guiding                   B. to guide      C. guides                     D. guided

30. She works hard to improve her teaching techniques _____ she loves her students.

A. although                 B. so                C. And                         D. because

Choose the underlined part that needs correcting in each sentence below.

31. Using the computer too much hurt your eyes.

          A               B               C        D

32. Being careful with what you eat and drink or you will get food poisoning.

         A                  B                                                         C               D

33. She took an aspirin because she wants to stop her toothache.

               A                         B                C        D

34. Eating junk food makes her fat and healthy.

          A                        B            C              D

35. He didn’t have maps, so he got lost.

                    A           B       C        D

IV. READING

Read the passage and then decide whether the sentences are True (A) or False (B)

Parents hear lots of advice about helping their family eat better, exercise more, and maintain a healthy lifestyle. So much advice, in fact, that sometimes the real message gets lost.

Nemours Health and Prevention Services (NHPS), a nonprofit organization focused on children’s health, makes it easy to get the facts straight. Its formula – called 5-2-1-Almost None – helps parents and kids remember the basics of a healthy lifestyle. What involved?

5: eating 5 or more servings of fruits and vegetables daily

2: limiting screen time to no more than 2 hours a day

1: getting 1 or more hours of physical activity every day

Almost none: drinking almost no sugary beverages

The guidelines? In the 5-2-1-Almost None formula have been shown to help people prevent obesity, maintain a healthy weight, and improve their overall well-being.

(Adapted from http://kidshealth.org/en/parents/healthy-lifestyle.html)

36. Parents sometimes don’t’ know what to do because they don’t have enough information.

A. True                                    B. False

37. NHPS is an organization that works for money.

A. True                                    B. False

38. Children should watch TV or use computer no more than 2 hours a day.

A. True                                    B. False

39. Sweet drink is not good for our health.

A. True                                    B. False

40. The 5-2-1-Almost None formula can help people enjoy life.

A. True                                    B. False

Read the following passage and choose the option (A, B, C or D) that best answers each of the question below.

The canteen is a place in the school where students eat and drink. Students have to obey the rules and regulations of the canteen to keep the orderliness and cleanliness of the place. The following are some dos and don’ts in the canteen:

Dos:

·       Queue up in front of the stalls to buy food.

·       Carry your good with care.

·       Keep the place clean and tidy.

·       Put the dishes into the receptacles beside the stalls.

Don’ts:

·       Don’t run.

·       Don’t litter.

·       Don’t jump the queue.

(Exam target English 1, published by SAP Education)

41. What is the main purpose of the notice?

A. To show the students how tidy the canteen is.

B. To advertise the students to treasure the canteen.

C. To tell the students how they should behave in the canteen.

D. To announce that the canteen is ready to be used after renovation.

42. The school canteen is a place for students to _____.

A. have their meals

B. skip their meals

C. play games

D. do their work

43. What should Lina do if she wants to buy noodles from a stall?

A. She should walk up to the stallholder and place her order

B. She should line up in front of the stall.

C. She should signal to the stallholder.

D. She should shout out her order.

44. The word “receptacles” means _____.

A. sinks

B. tanks

C. dustbins

D. containers

45. Which of the following students does the wrong thing?

A. Joanathan carries his cup of hot tea carefully.

B. Joanne advises her friend not to jump the queue.

C. Sam leaves the wrapper of the cake on the table after eating.

D. Peter throws the plastic bag into the dustbins.

V. WRITING

Choose the sentence (A, B, C or D) that is closest in meaning to the root sentence or best combines the two given sentences.

46. It was very hot. He switched on the fan.

A. It was very hot, so he switched on the fan.

B. Because he switched on the fan, it was very hot.

C. It was very hot, but he switched on the fan.

D. So it was very hot, he switched on the fan.

47. You will miss the train. You must hurry.

A. You must hurry, so you will miss the train.

B. Because you must hurry, you will miss the train.

C. You must hurry, or you will miss the train.

D. Missing the train means you must hurry.

48. She had a sunburn. She didn’t apply sunscreen on her body.

A.    She had a sunburn or she didn’t apply sunscreen on her body.

B. Although she had a sunburn, she didn’t apply sunscreen on her body.

C. Because she had a sunburn, she didn’t apply sunscreen on her body.

D. She had a sunburn because she didn’t apply sunscreen on her body.

49. Helen has a temperature. She has a headache.

A. Although Helen has a temperature, she has a headache.

B. Helen has a temperature or a headache.

C. Helen has a temperature and a headache.

D. Helen has a temperature because she has a headache.

50. You have to get up early. You will be late for school.

A. Because you have to get up early, you won’t be late for school.

B. Get up early or you will be late for school.

C. You have to get up early and you will be late for school.

D. Although you get up early, you will still be late for school.

 I. Choose the word whose part underlined is pronounced differently from the others in each group. (4 points)

12.   A. laugh                 B. cough                  C. enough                  D. high

13.  A. worked               B . missed                C . returned               D . watched

II. Choose the word that has different stress pattern from the others (3 points)

15.    A. evening                       B. difference              C. business               D. situation