Task 2: Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
1. A. mother B. relax C. father D. garden
2. A. compare B. improve C. pollute D. extra
3. A decide B. combine C. apply D. happen
4. A. attract B. person C. signal D. instance
5. A. generous B. suspicious C. constancy D. sympathy
6. A. organise B. decorate C. divorce D. promise
7. A. difficult B. relevant C. volunteer D. interesting
8. A. capital B. tradition C. different D.overnment
9. A. certain B. couple C. design D. equal
10. A. encourage B. volunteer C. pollution D. develop
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
7. A. traffic B. driver C. ready D. begin
8. A. player B. dirty C. relax D. weather
9. A. fiction B. thriller C. action D. hotel
10. A. cannon B. chaos C. circle D. direct
11. A. festival B. disaster C. pavement D. station
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
12. Two days ago, I see a movie on Netflix with my parents.
A. two days B. see C. on D. with
13. I read a review of that film and it sounds really interest.
A. read B. and C. sounds D. interest
14. The film didn’t win any acting Oscars despite of starring Meryl Streep and Robert Redford.
A. didn’t win B. acting C. despite of D. and
15. My brother likes watching action films although they are fast and exciting.
A. likes B. watching C. although D. exciting
16. The film failed to do good business in spite of have a popular star cast.
A. failed B. good business C. in spite D. have
Question 1.
playED
fillED
wantED
stayED
Question 2.
pAvement
trAffic
stAtion
plAne
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3.
perform
teacher
money
funny
Question 4.
famous
recycle
reduce
reuse
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 5. “_________is it from your house to the nearest bus stop?” – “About 50 metres.”
How often
How much
How far
How long
Question 6. Several governments try to _________the use of fossil fuels.
increase
reduce
improve
generate
Question 7. We __________ to school two years ago. Now I go to school on foot.
cycling
used to cycle
cycle
cycles
Question 8. Solar energy _________in the world by many countries in the future.
will be using
will use
use
will be used
Question 9. He lives in a small village in the mountains so he never feels worried _________ traffic jams.
on
off
about
with
Question 10. My mother thinks that this is _________expensive shop.
an
a
the
no article
Question 11. The film was so_________ that the two girls next to me couldn’t stop crying.
moving
move
to move
moved
Question 12. A friend of _________ is coming to stay with me next month.
I
me
my
mine
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 13. The film was very INTERESTING, so my mother saw it from beginning to end.
boring
exciting
relaxing
tiring
Question 14. They PULLED DOWN the building because it was very old.
set up
destroyed
preserved
rebuilt
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.
Question 15. Lora: “I’ve passed my driving test.” – Jane: “_________”
That’s a good idea.
Congratulation!
Do you?
Oh, I see.
Question 16. Mary: “________” – Nam: “By bicycle”
What time do you go to school every day?
Who do you go to school with every day?
How do you go to school every day?
When do you go to school every day?
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
There are many reasons why it is important to have a hobby. First of all, a hobby can be a remedy for your tiredness. Because it is the activity you choose for yourself, it will always give you pleasure and (17)_______ you relax. Even if you just spend a little time (18)_______ your hobby, you can see the difference in your spirit. Second, some hobbies can also benefit you financially. Many old people enjoy gardening. They grow a lot of trees and vegetables, (19)_______ they can sell them for some money. In addition, a hobby can help you connect with other people. If you like collecting stamps, you can join a stamp club to share your albums (20)________ other collectors. If your hobby is carving eggshells, you can give your products to your friends as gifts.
Question 17.
do
help
have
take
Question 18.
enjoying
enjoyed
enjoy
enjoys
Question 19.
although
but
so
because
Question 20.
in
with
of
on
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
Who are the best drivers? Which drivers are the safest on the roads? According to a recent survey, young and inexperienced drivers are the most likely to have an accident. Older drivers are more careful. Young men have the worst accident records of all. They often choose faster cars with bigger engines. One of the most interesting facts in the survey is that passengers have an effect on the driver. When young male drivers have their friends in car, their driving becomes worse. When their wife or girlfriend is in their car, their driving is better. But this is not true for women. Their driving is more dangerous when their husband or boyfriend is in the car. However, if their small children are in the car, THEY drive more slowly and safely.
Question 21. According to the survey, who are the most likely to have an accident?
Old and inexperienced drivers.
Old and experienced men.
Old and female drivers.
Young and inexperienced drivers.
Question 22. Young men are likely to choose ___________.
slow and safe cars.
fast cars with big engines.
expensive cars.
slow cars with small engines.
Question 23. The word “they” in the last sentence refers to ____________.
boyfriends
husbands
small children
women
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
be
next year
This
building
Despite
was
ill
went
Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most meaningful sentence written from the given words
Question 26. Although/ he/ tired/ he/ have to/ finish his homework.
Although he is tired, he has to finish his homework.
Although he is tired, he has to finish his homework.
Although he is tired, he has to finish his homework.
Although he is tired, he has finished his homework.
Question 27. My uncle / used / drive / carelessly some years ago.
My uncle used to drive carelessly some years ago.
My uncle used to drive carelessly some years ago.
My uncle used to drive carelessly some years ago.
My uncle uses to drive carelessly some years ago.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the original one in each of the following questions.
Question 28. They will build a hospital near our house next year.
A hospital will be built near our house next year.
A hospital will be built near our house next year.
A hospital will be built near our house next year.
A hospital will be built near our house next year.
Question 29. What is the distance between New York City and Boston?
How far is it between New York City and Boston?
How far it is from New York City to Boston?
How far is it between New York City to Boston?
How far is it from New York City to Boston?
Question 30. Although they were tired, they wanted to watch the film. being tired, they wanted to watch the film.
In spite of being tired, they wanted to watch the film.
In spite of they wanted to watch the film, they were tired.
In spite of they were tired, they wanted to watch the film.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in the position of first stress in each of the following questions.
1. A. listen B. finish C. borrow D. obey
2. A. enjoy B. agree C. attend D. student.
3. A. professor B. illegal C. entertain D. disaster
4. A. traffic B. agree C. noisy D. student
5. A. enjoy B. special C. culture D. worship
6. A. wonderful B. performer C. seasonal D. celebrate
7. A. lantern B. costume C. parade D. stuffing
8. A. creative B. religious C. musician D. superstitious
9. A. expand B. exit C. exam D. exhaust
10. A. accident B. dangerous C. argument D. however
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in the position of first stress in each of the following questions.
1. A. listen B. finish C. borrow D. obey
2. A. enjoy B. agree C. attend D. student.
3. A. professor B. illegal C. entertain D. disaster
4. A. traffic B. agree C. noisy D. student
5. A. enjoy B. special C. culture D. worship
6. A. wonderful B. performer C. seasonal D. celebrate
7. A. lantern B. costume C. parade D. stuffing
8. A. creative B. religious C. musician D. superstitious
9. A. expand B. exit C. exam D. exhaust
10. A. accident B. dangerous C. argument D. however
Mark letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose main stress is placed differently from the other three in each of the following questions.
A.
concert
B.flower
C.parade
D.special
2Mark letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose main stress is placed differently from the other three in each of the following questions.
A.
party
B.culture
C.enjoy
D.lucky
3Mark letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A.
blocked
B.affected
C.overcrowded
D.committed
4Mark letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A.
traffic
B.pavement
C.station
D.plane
5Mark letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A.
faxed
B.wrapped
C.liked
D.traveled
6Mark letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A.
floated
B.automated
C.directed
D.crashed
7Mark letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose main stress is placed differently from the other three in each of the following questions.
A.
disease
B.hunger
C.effect
D.pollute
8Mark letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A.
those
B.Thanksgiving
C.they
D.than
9Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate a meaningful sentence from the words and phrases given
We/ believe/ urban transport pods/ travel/ around 30 kph.
A.
We believe that urban transport pods can travel at around 30 kph.
B.We believe that urban transport pods will be travel at around 30 kph.
C.We are believing that urban transport pods can travel at around 30 kph.
D.We believe that urban transport pods can travel around 30 kph.
10Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
Shall you (A) close (B) the (C) window for (D) me, please?
A.Shall you
B.close
C.the
D.for
11Read the article about the Edinburgh Festival then decide if the sentences 1-8 are Right A), wrong (W) or Doesn’t say (C).
Visit the Edinburgh Festival
Every year, thousands of people come to Edinburgh, the capital city of Scotland, to be part of the Edinburgh Festival. For three weeks every August and September the city is filled with actors and artists from all over the world. They come to Edinburgh for the biggest arts festival in Britain. During this time the streets of the city are alive with music and dance from early morning until late at night. You can even see artists painting pictures on the streets. One of the best parts of the Festival is the ‘Fringe’, where students do comedy shows in small halls and cafes.
Tens of thousands of tourists come to the Festival to see new films and plays and hear music played by famous musicians. This year, you can see over five hundred performances with actors from more than forty countries.
The tickets for these performances are quite cheap and it is usually easier to see your favorite star in Edinburgh than it is in London. So come to Edinburgh next summer, but remember it can be difficult to find a room, so why not book your hotel now!
4. It is expensive to go to the theatre in Edinburgh.
A.
Doesn’t say
B.Right
C.Wrong
12Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate a meaningful sentence from the words and phrases given
Your mom /get stuck/ traffic jam/ her way/ home/?
A.
Your mom got stuck in a traffic jam on her way home, does she?
B.Your mom will get stuck in a traffic jam on her way home, will she?
C.Your mom got stuck in a traffic jam on her way home, didn’t she?
D.Your mom gets stuck in a traffic jam on her way home, didn’t she?
13Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
My bicycle (A) was made (B) in Viet Nam, but her (C) was made (D) in France.
A.
her
B.My bicycle
C.made
D.was made
14Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
There are less (A) accidents in (B) the countryside than (C) in the big cities (D).
A.
less
B.in
C.than
D.cities
15Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
The (A) driver of (B) the car was serious (C) injured in the accident (D).
A.serious
B.The
C.of
D.the accident
16Read the article about the Edinburgh Festival then decide if the sentences 1-8 are Right A), wrong (W) or Doesn’t say (C).
Visit the Edinburgh Festival
Every year, thousands of people come to Edinburgh, the capital city of Scotland, to be part of the Edinburgh Festival. For three weeks every August and September the city is filled with actors and artists from all over the world. They come to Edinburgh for the biggest arts festival in Britain. During this time the streets of the city are alive with music and dance from early morning until late at night. You can even see artists painting pictures on the streets. One of the best parts of the Festival is the ‘Fringe’, where students do comedy shows in small halls and cafes.
Tens of thousands of tourists come to the Festival to see new films and plays and hear music played by famous musicians. This year, you can see over five hundred performances with actors from more than forty countries.
The tickets for these performances are quite cheap and it is usually easier to see your favorite star in Edinburgh than it is in London. So come to Edinburgh next summer, but remember it can be difficult to find a room, so why not book your hotel now!
3. Actors and artists come to the Edinburgh Festival from lots of different countries.
A.
Wrong
B.Right
C.Doesn’t say
17Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
We should help the elderly and orphans because they need our hands.
A.ought to
B.want
C.need
D.might
18Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
Water is one of our most (31) ______ natural resources. We need (32) ______ it daily to stay alive. We also use water for cooking, cleaning...
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions. Question 9: A. solved B. stored C. placed D. tried Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions. Question 10: A. abundant B. celebrate C. natural D. dangerous Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. Question 11: At 6:30 tomorrow, we to school. A. cycle B. cycled C. will cycle D. will be cycling Question 12: They will go on holiday with some friends of A. ours B. theirs C. his D. hers Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlinded word(s) in each of the following questions. Question 13: Burning Man is a fascinating music festival.
Mark letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A.
violence
B.
famine
C.
crime
D.
diverse
2
Mark letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A.
recycle
B.
helicopter
C.
vehicle
D.
reverse
3
Mark letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A.
metro
B.
hover
C.
solar
D.
biogas
4
Mark letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A.
volunteer
B.
comic
C.
concert
D.
collection
5
Mark letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A.
bulb
B.
label
C.
plumber
D.
profitable
6
Mark letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A.
bread
B.
really
C.
death
D.
head
7
Choose the best option A, B, C or D to complete the sentences below.
More open discussions ----------- online to help us reach a good decision.
A.
conducts
B.
will conduct
C.
conducted
D.
will be conducted
8
Choose the best option A, B, C or D to complete the sentences below.
In La Tomatina, people get to throw tomatoes at -----------.
A.
together
B.
once
C.
themselves
D.
each other
9
Choose the best option A, B, C or D to complete the sentences below.
What should we do to ----------- electricity.
A.
cut
B.
waste
C.
save
D.
take
10
Choose the best option A, B, C or D to complete the sentences below.
Kaka: "I don"t like playing soccer for M.U" - Messi:" -----------."
A.
I don"t, too
B.
So do I
C.
So don"t I
D.
Neither do I
11
Choose the best option A, B, C or D to complete the sentences below.
Emergency repairs were expected ----------- three weeks.
A.
take
B.
to take
C.
took
D.
takes
12
Choose the best option A, B, C or D to complete the sentences below. An old An old woman has just been ----------- at the theater near the city center.
A.
robber
B.
robbing
C.
rob
D.
robbed
13
Choose the best option A, B, C or D to complete the sentences below.
On Passover Day, people ----------- freedom from slavery.
A.
contribute
B.
choose
C.
celebrate
D.
participate
14
Choose the best option A, B, C or D to complete the sentences below.
People won’t use flying cars ----------- the year 2050.
A.
after
B.
until
C.
during
D.
before
15
Choose the best option A, B, C or D to complete the sentences below.
The cars which are generated by solar energy are called ----------- cars.
A.
solar-daily
B.
solar-wasted
C.
solar-powered
D.
solar-friendly
16
Choose the best option A, B, C or D to complete the sentences below.
Alternative sources of energy ----------- developed in the near future.
A.
was
B.
has been
C.
is
D.
will be
17
Choose the best option A, B, C or D to complete the sentences below.
Wave energy is a source of ----------- energy.
A.
environmentally friendly
B.
environmentally friendliness
C.
environment friendly
D.
environmental friendly
18
Choose the best option A, B, C or D to complete the sentences below.
It is not easy ----------- to drive this new kind of vehicle.
A.
to learn
B.
learning
C.
to learning
D.
learn
19
Choose the best option A, B, C or D to complete the sentences below.
We should wait for the traffic lights ----------- before we cross the street.
A.
turn yellow
B.
to turn green
C.
turn green
D.
to turn yellow
20
Choose the best option A, B, C or D to complete the sentences below.
Dung: “I don’t know where Mai is. ----------- her?” - Lan: “I’ve just met outside the classroom”
A.
Will you see
B.
Have you seen
C.
Are you seeing
D.
Did you see