I. Getting Started

What did Phong say he saved money for?

1. To go on a trip
2. To buy something new for his studies
3. To save for a future investment
4. To donate to charity

Which two items is Phong trying to decide between?

1. A smartphone and a tablet
2. A laptop and a desktop computer
3. A smartphone and a laptop
4. A smartphone and headphones

What is Dad’s opinion on which device might be better for studying?

1. He thinks a smartphone is the best choice.
2. He suggests that a laptop is a better choice.
3. He says both are equally good.
4. He recommends buying neither.

It is believed that in India, when there is death in the family, the family members don't attend any marriages and do not ________ any festivals for a year.

1. take part                
2. celebrate                
3. like                        
4. perform

Without conservation, human beings ________ survive for a long time.

1. wouldn't                
2. will                        
3. won't                      
4. would

International Women's Day is an occasion to make more ________ towards achieving gender equality.

1. progress                 
2. improvement         
3. movement              
4. development

For years, tablets have enriched our lives at work and at home, allowing us to stay ____ and access information with ease.

1. connecting             
2. connected              
3. connect                  
4. connection

Viet Nam has abundant mineral water sources, ____ throughout the country.

1. be found                
2. finding                   
3. find                        
4. found

Some private companies in China try to avoid employing women of child bearing ____ and sometimes sack them once they are going to have a baby.

1. years                      
2. time                       
3. old                         
4. age

I don't feel very well this morning. I've got _______ sore throat.

1. a                            
2. an                           
3. the                         
4. x

The ________ mangrove forest is home to a variety of wildlife.

1. flooded                  
2. flood                      
3. flooding                 
4. floods

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.

If someone came into the store, smile and say, “May I help you?"

1. If                           
2. came                      
3. smile                      
4. May

The deplete of the ozone layer is not a good thing for the Earth.

1. deplete                  
2. is                            
3. a                             
4. for

Every student who majors in English are ready to participate in this contest.

1. who                       
2. are                          
3. to participate          
4. in

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges.

Lan: "Do you always like to go to the same place for your holiday?” - Nam: “____”

1. It is strange that some people go to the same place again and again.
2. I don't think so. I always like to experience different places.
3. Preference for certain places is still common among a number of tourists.
4. Different places have different attractions.

"Why don't we have a look at some websites for more information about the environment?" – “____”

1. Yes, thanks.           
2. Yes, why not?       
3. It's my pleasure.    
4. Do we?