PART D: WRITING.

Make the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the original one

Question 31. As a child, he hated reading books, but now he finds it enjoyable.

     A. As a child, he was keen on reading books, but now he finds it enjoyable

     B. As a child, he doesn’t like reading books, but now he finds it enjoyable

     C. As a child, he didn’t like reading books, but now he finds it enjoyable

     D. As a child, he was interested in reading books, but now he finds it enjoyable

Question 32. I would rather hang out with friends than play computer games.

     A. I prefer hang out with friends to play computer games.

     B. I prefer to hanging out with friends to playing computer games.

     C. I prefer hanging out with friends to playing computer games.

     D. I prefer hanging out with friends than playing computer games.

Question 33. No one in the group is as young as Mai.

     A. Mai isn’t as young as other people in the group.

     B. Mai is the youngest person in the group.

     C. Mai is youngest person in the group.

     D. Mai is the most young person in the group.

Question 34. If Linda doesn’t study hard, she will fail the exam.

     A. Unless Linda doesn’t study hard, she will fail the exam.

     B. Unless Linda studies hard, she will fail the exam.

     C. Unless Linda studies hard, she won’t fail the exam.

     D. Unless Linda studies hard, she doesn’t fail the exam.

Question 35. Despite the heavy snow, the explorers managed to walk to the village.

     A. Although it snowed heavily, the explorers managed to walk to the village.

     B. Although it snowed heavily, but the explorers managed to walk to the village.

     C. Because it snowed heavily, the explorers managed to walk to the village.

     D. It snowed heavily, so the explorers managed to walk to the village.

Make the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is best written from the words/phrases given

Question 36. Tony / not / play / piano / skillful / Anne.

     A. Tony doesn’t play the piano more skillfully as Anne.

     B. Tony doesn’t play the piano as skillfully than Anne.

     C. Tony doesn’t play the piano as more skillfully as Anne.

     D. Tony doesn’t play the piano as skillfully as Anne.

Question 37. You/like/cup/of/coffee/you/like/glass/of/water?

     A. Do you like a cup of coffee so do you like a glass of water?

     B. Do you like a cup of coffee or do you like a glass of water?

     C. Do you like a cup of coffee and do you like a glass of water?

     D. Do you like a cup of coffee but do you like a glass of water?

Question 38. There / lots / traditional food / for you / enjoy.

     A. There is lots of traditional food for you to enjoy.

     B. There is a lots of traditional food for you to enjoy.

     C. There are a lots of traditional food for you to enjoy

     D. There are lots of traditional food for you to enjoy.

Question 39. My family/ have/ custom/ eat/ dinner/ 7 p.m./ everyday

     A. My family has a custom of eating dinner on 7 p.m. every day.

     B. My family has a custom of eating dinner at 7 p.m. every day.

     C. My family has a custom of eat dinner on 7 p.m. every day.

     D. My family has custom of eating dinner at 7 p.m. every day.

Question 40. He / spend / two hours / do / homework.

     A. He spent two hours doing his homework.

     B. He spend two hours doing his homework.

     C. He spent two hours to do his homework.

     D. He spent two hours do his homework

PART C: READING.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered

Online shopping is one of the (21) _____________ growing areas of the Net, which offers users many (22) _____________ over traditional shopping. Customers have access to a wider range of the best goods than in any shopping centre; there are no queues or parking problems; ‘shops are open 24 hours (23) _____________ day and purchases are delivered to your door. What is more, prices and competitive, and online price comparison services enable you to find the most suitable items. (24) _____________ sites search the net for a product and then show you how much different online stores are charging. Once you have decided what you (25) _____________, and who you are going to buy it from, simply click on the “add to shopping basket” icon on your smartphone.

Question 21. A. faster                     B. fastest                    C. fast                        D. most fast

Question 22. A. advantages            B. disadvantages        C. problems               D. chances

Question 23. A. a                            B. an                           C. x                            D. the

Question 24. A. Every                     B. Much                     C. Each                      D. A lot of

Question 25. A. are going to buy    B. buy                        C. bought                   D. have bought

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 advantages and drawbacks of city life that you need to know before deciding whether to settle down there or not. Cities are large and highly populated areas and therefore often seem like very crowded places. Because the population is more concentrated, there are often traffic jams, packed public transportation and streets swarming with people in a rush. Pollution is one of the major problems caused by high population density. Motor vehicle emissions contribute to low quality of air and are a major component of smog in some large cities. Another thing to have in mind if you want to reside in urban areas is the high prices of accommodations. For the price of an apartment in the city, one can buy a large property in the country, with lots of indoor and also outdoor space.  At the same time, there are many advantages of living in the city. Everything you may need is close by starting with hospitals, banks, educational institutions, shops, etc. Cities also have a developed infrastructure like electricity, telecommunication, water and transportation facilities. While in the city you can get anywhere by public transportation or a taxi relatively quickly, to get anywhere in the countryside you have to have a vehicle and drive. If you are unemployed and are looking for a job, the city provides a lot more employment opportunities. High-paying jobs in finance, medicine, law, retail or advertising tend to be found in the cities. One can also work remotely, but that means fewer career options.

Consider carefully to have your own choice!

Question 26. The text is mainly about ____________.

     A. drawbacks of city life

     B. advantages and drawbacks of city life

     C. advantages of city life

     D. how to live in the city

Question 27. Which is a major problem caused by high population density?

     A. the high prices of accommodations                          B. traffic jam

     C. pollution                                                                    D. low quality of air

Question 28. The word “advantages” can be best replaced by the word “____________”.

     A. drawbacks                      B. benefits                          C. disadvantages     D. problems

Question 29. Which one is NOT an advantage of living in the city?

     A. You can get anywhere by public transportation or a taxi relatively quickly.

     B. You can buy a large property with lots of indoor and also outdoor space

     C. The city provides a lot more employment opportunities.

     D. Everything you may need is close by, for example, hospitals, banks, educational institutions, shops.

Question 30. According to the passage, cities are ____________ places.

     A. large and quiet               B. big and noisy                 C. small and crowded     D. large and crowded

PART B:LANGUAGE.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of

Question 9.    A. cooked                   B. laughed                  C. stopped                  D. collected

Question 10. A. stops                      B. waits                      C. needs                     D. looks

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

Question 11. A. important              B. Vietnamese           C. decision                 D. location

Question 12. A. worker                   B. picture                   C. suggest                  D. nation

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

Question 13. Laura is inviting Mike to her farewell party.

- Laura: “Would you like to come to my farewell party this weekend?”  - Mike: “___________.”

     A. No, don’t worry             B. Yes, I’d love to              C. I’m afraid so     D. You’re welcome

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

Question 14. If you don’t work harder, you _____________ successful.

     A. couldn’t be                     B. won’t be                         C. not be     D. wouldn’t be

Question 15. Michael felt tired. _____________, he went to work and tried to concentrate.

     A. So                                   B. Therefore                       C. However     D. But

Question 16. Choose the best description for the diagram.

     A. Take the second turning on the left

     B. Cross the road and then turn left.

     C. Take the second turning on the right.

     D. Go straight. It’s on your right.

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 17. Heavy rain makes driving on the road very difficult.

     A. hard                                B. simple                            C. interesting     D. easy

Question 18. At weekends the city is always packed with people.

     A. polluted                         B. noisy                              C. crowded     D. busy

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Question 19. We should reduce the electricity we use to save money and natural resources.

     A. keep                               B. earn                                C. use     D. waste

Question 20. This travel agency offers cheap accommodation to tourists.

     A. costly                             B. affordable                      C. budget     D. economical

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions

Twenty years ago, people tried to leave the suburbs for cities but nowadays many people are reluctant to make such a move. They say that compared to suburban areas, city life has many drawbacks.

The high cost of living is the first disadvantage. The bigger the city is, the higher the living cost is. Accommodation and petrol are expensive. Food and drinks are also pricey. Apart from that, city people seem to suffer from more noise and air pollution. The densely populated neighborhoods, busy traffic, and big construction sites make cities noisy and dusty. These are harmful to people's health, such as increasing their stress levels, disturbing their sleep and making them suffer from breathing problems. Lack of space is another drawback of city life. House prices are high in the city, so people tend to live in smaller houses or in apartment blocks. Many cities lack spaces for outdoor activities; therefore, teenagers often hang out at shopping malls or in entertainment complexes instead of doing sports outdoors.

The cities' authorities are trying to overcome these problems. However, they still have a long way to go before they can reduce living costs and pollution, and increase green space to make all cities in the world more liveable places.

37. What is the main idea of the reading passage?

A. The reasons for moving to the suburbs.                             B The disadvantages of city life.

C. The high cost of living in cities.                                         D. The causes of pollution in cities.

38. The word harmful in paragraph 1 is OPPOSITE in meaning to _______.

A. unsafe                        B. beneficial                                     C. damaging              D. dangerous

39. The word overcome in paragraph 3 is CLOSEST in meaning to _______.

A. get over                     B. get through                                  C. get away D. get up

40. According to the passage, why do teenagers often hang out at shopping malls?

A. they find shopping malls interesting                                  B. they have few places outdoor to play

C. they prefer them to entertainment complexes                   D. their houses are too small

41. Which of the following is NOT mentioned about city authorities?

A. They are trying to find solutions to city problems.

B. They all want to solve problems for all the world's cities.

C. They hope to lower the costs of living in cities.

D. They reduced pollution levels in cities by half last year.

42. Why does the author mention "accommodation, petrol, food, and drinks" in paragraph 2?

A. to give examples of high living costs                                B. To explain how convenient city life is

C. To describe what city people often lack                            D. To suggest city people save money

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the original sentence in each of the following questions.

43. Ngoc's singing is more beautiful than Minh's.

A. Minh isn't sing as beautifully as Ngoc.                                   B. Ngoc sings more beautiful than Minh.

C. Ngoc sings more beautifully than Minh.                                 D. Minh's singing isn't as beautifully as Ngoc's.

44. Although the villagers are quite poor, they live a happy and healthy way.

A. In spite of the villagers are quite poor, they live a happy and healthy way.

B. The villagers live a happy and healthy way; however, they are quite poor.

C. In spite of being quite poor, the villagers live a happy and healthy way.

D. Despite of being quite poor, the villagers live a happy and healthy way.

45. Stop spending so much time playing video games, or you will get addicted.

A. Although you stop spending so much time playing video games, you will get addicted.

B. You should stop spending so much time playing video games; therefore, you will get addicted.

C. You should stop spending so much time playing video games; otherwise, you will get addicted.

D. Unless you stop spending so much time playing video, so you will get addicted.

46. I'd rather surf the Internet than play computer games.

A. I prefer surfing the Internet to playing computer games.

B. I prefer playing computer games to surfing the Internet.

C. I like playing computer games more than surfing the Internet.

D. I dislike surfing the Internet, but I like playing computer games.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is made from the given cues in each of the following questions.

47. when/I/be/a child/I/enjoy/play/ computer games.

A. When I was a child, I enjoyed play computer games.

B. When I was a child, I enjoy playing computer games.

C. When I were a child, I enjoyed playing computer games.

D. When I was a child, I enjoyed playing computer games.

48. Yesterday / John/arrive / at school/much/early/other students.

A. Yesterday John arrived at school more early than other students.

B. Yesterday John arrived at school earlier than other students.

C. Yesterday John arrived at school much earlier than other students.

D. Yesterday John arrived at school more earlier than other students.

49. People/should/break/ things/Tet/my/country.

A. People shouldn't break things at Tet in my country.             

B. People should not to break things at Tet in my country.

C. People shouldn't break things on Tet in my country.

D. People should not to break things on Tet in my country.

50. How many/main festivals/ the Khmer/have / a year?

A. How many main festivals does the Khmer have in a year?

B. How many main festivals did the Khmer have in a year?

C. How many main festivals do the Khmer have in a year?

D. How many main festivals are the Khmer have in a year?

Four phrases/ sentences have been removed from the text below. For each question, mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 51 to 54.

A. This is why it's important to exercise regularly

B. It helps them relax and have a good time

C. Exercise also releases energy and keeps the mind fresh

D. Many students feel more focused after a workout

Regular exercise is essential for maintaining a healthy body and mind, especially for teenagers. It helps them stay fit and active, and also reduces stress. (51) _______. Playing sports or doing physical activities like jogging, swimming, or cycling can improve overall health. Exercise helps build strong muscles and bones, which is important for growing teens. (52) _______. It can also help improve concentration and performance in school. In addition, exercising with friends or family can make it more fun and motivating. (53) _______. It encourages them to keep moving and enjoy the activity. A balanced routine that includes exercise, rest, and a healthy diet is key to a happy and healthy life. (54) _______.

Question 51. _______      Question 52. _______      Question 53. _______      Question 54._______

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Read the following advertisement/school announcement and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 23 to 26.

23. A. under                              B. inside                      C. over                                D. away

24. A. avoid                              B. breathe                    C. see                                   D. smell

25. A. a                                     B. the                            C. an                                    D. x (no article)

26. A. endangered                     B. dangerously            C. dangerous                      D. danger

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions from 27 to 28.

27. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct arrangement of the sentences to make a meaningful paragraph/letter.

Our family vacation included visiting several countries and learning about their cultures. Here's what we did.

a. In each country, we visited museums, tried local foods, and attended cultural events.

b. We planned our trip to include different countries with rich cultural histories.

c. We took lots of photos and enjoyed learning about the unique traditions and customs of each place.

A. a-b-c                               B. b-a-c                               C. c-a-b                               D. a-c-b

28. Choose the sentence that can end the text (in question 27) most appropriately.

A. We collected souvenirs from each country to remember our trip.

B. We met many local people and learned interesting facts about their daily lives.

C. The trip was an amazing experience, and we gained a deeper understanding of world cultures.

D. We spent a lot of time planning our next vacation to explore even more countries.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 29 to 34.

Like a teenager, I think you should help the community in order to have a healthier life. Community service is when you work for free to help benefit the public or your community. Usually, students (29) _______ to do community service as volunteers, meaning that they choose to help out because they want to do so. Community service is important (30) _______many reasons.  You can volunteer for something you really believe in and have a(n) compassion and understanding. Taking part in volunteering teaches (31) _______ in, and can volunteer as much as you'd like or have time for. Community service develops a sense of social responsibility - a global view of society and a heart for "giving back" and helping (32) _______. It also provides an opportunity to apply what you have learnt to real life events, and to develop  life skills. (33) _______, it lets you (34)_______ relationships with peers and adults. It also helps you to improve the quality of life.

29. A. choose                                   B. select                              C. pick                  D. accept

30. A. with                                       B. of                                     C. to                      D. for

31. A. liking                                  B. interest                    C. keenness                     D. eagerness

32. A. another                               B. other                        C. others                          D. the other

33. A. However                            B. Furthermore            C. Nevertheless              D. Therefore

34. A. to build                              B. build                         C. building                      D. built

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.

1. A. hunt                                    B. custom                              C. unload                                D. unique

2. A. heat                                     B. sweater                            C. threaten                               D. ready

3. A kidding                                 B. generate                          C. sponge                                D. gather

4. A. knocked                               B. stopped                           C. lived                                   D. washed

5. A. students                                B. books                              C. brothers                               D. lamps

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.

6. A. costume                                B. diverse                           C. feature                                D. market

7. A. custom                                  B. livestock                        C. highland                             D. bamboo

8. A. people                                   B. poultry                           C. preserve                             D. worship

9. A. accept                                    B. costume                        C. follow                                 D. mention

10. A. presentation                         B. decision                        C. generation                          D. similarity

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

11. You can get ________ information if you go to the museum with me.

          A. a lot of                              B. many                             C. a                                        D. any

12. Among mountainous regions in Viet Nam, ________ one will you want to travel to?

         A. what                                  B. when                         C. how                                        D. which

13. We can find terraced fields in ________ northern mountainous regions.

         A. a                                        B. an                               C. the                                          D. x

14. How many people were there at the family ________last weekend?

        A. unit                                    B. united                        C. union                                      D. reunion

15. We should ________children's awareness of our customs and traditions.

       A. rise                                     B. raise                           C. boost                                      D. improve

16. Tourists ________wear shorts and tank tops when attending the worshipping ceremony.

      A. need                                   B. must                             C. mustn't                                   D. should

17. It's the ________in that country for women to get married in white.

     A. hobby                                  B. habit                            C. custom                                   D. costume

18. Many young people don't ________the tradition of living with their parents when they are eighteen.

     A. try                                       B. follow                          C. obey                                       D. take

19. We do not have many carnivals in Viet Nam;________ ,we have many special traditional festivals.

     A. moreover                            B. while                            C. nevertheless                          D. although

20. I'm going to tell you something important, so please listen more ________.

     A. care                                     B. careful                         C. carelessly                               D. carefully

21. Jane: "Thank you for the enjoyable party tonight!" - Sue: “________”

    A. It's my pleasure.                   B. I'm sorry.                  C. I don't mind.                           D. That's a great idea!

22. Anna is commenting on Mary's bicycle.

Anna: "What a wonderful bicycle you have!" - Mary: “________”

        A. No, not at all.                 B. It's my pleasure.           C. Well done!             D. Thank you very much.

Ex 25: Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first one. 

1. Linh’s not fond of uploading our class photos to the forum. (detests)

___________________________________________________________________________________

2. Most people book flight tickets in advance. They cannot return home for Tet. (otherwise)

___________________________________________________________________________________

3. Children like Tet because it’s a long holiday. They can also receive lucky money. (moreover)

___________________________________________________________________________________

4. Parents now have higher expectations of their children, so children are under more pressure than before. (therefore)

___________________________________________________________________________________

5.We like to meet new people

à We are interested ________________________________________________________________

6.Ms. Lan hates doing the same things every day.

à Ms. Lan isn’t keen________________________________________________________________

7.Jane is a more beautiful dancer than Huy.

è Jane dances ____________________________________________________________

Ex 23:Mark letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the original sentence in each of the following questions.

1. Tet is the most important festival in Vietnam.(make question for underlined word)

A. Which is the most important festival in Vietnam?           

B. When is the most important festival in Vietnam?

C. Where is the most important festival in Vietnam?

D. Why is the most important festival in Vietnam?

2. Hung drives more carefully than his brother.

A. Hung’s brother doesn’t drive as carefully as Hung.

B. Hung’s brother doesn’t drive as carelessly as Hung..

C. Hung’s brother drives as carelessly as Hung.

D. Hung’s brother drives as carefully as Hung.

3. Although it’s snowy, Tim goes out with a pair of shoes, jeans and a sweater.

A. It’s snowy; therefore, Tim goes out with a pair of shoes, jeans and a sweater.

B. It’s snowy; however, Tim goes out with a pair of shoes, jeans and a sweater.

C. It’s snowy; otherwise, Tim goes out with a pair of shoes, jeans and a sweater.

D. Because it’s snowy, Tim goes out with a pair of shoes, jeans and a sweater.

4. The Muong live in mountainous areas. (make question for underlined word)

A. Where does the Muong live?        

B. Where do the Muong live?

C. What do the Muong do in mountainous areas.

D. Who lives in mountainous areas.

5. Tom and his friends are into hanging out together.

A. Tom and his friends adores hanging out together.

B. Tom and his friends don’t like hanging out together.

C. Tom and his friends detest hanging out together.

D. Tom and his friends are tired of hanging out together.

6 You don’t start early. You will get stuck in the traffic.

A. If you don’t start early, you won’t get stuck in the traffic.

B. You should start early; otherwise, you will get stuck in the traffic.

C. Although you start early, you will get stuck in the traffic.

D. However, you will get stuck in the traffic. You shouldn’t start early.

7. We had an accident. We were going home.

A. While we were going home, we were having an accident.

B. Because we had an accident, we were on our way home.

C. While we were going home, we had an accident.

D. Even though we had an accident, we weren’t going home.

8. I like both the green and the blue T-shirt. I don’t have enough money to buy two T-shirts.

A. I like both the green or the blue T-shirt, and I don’t have enough money to buy two T-shirts.

B. I like both the green or the blue T-shirt, so I don’t have enough money to buy two T-shirts.

C. I like both the green or the blue T-shirt, or I don’t have enough money to buy two T-shirts.

D. I like both the green and the blue T-shirt, but I don’t have enough money to buy two T-shirts.

Ex 24: Mark letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is best written from the words/ phrases given.

1. They/ keen/ do/ judo/ leisure time.

A. They are keen on doing judo in their leisure time.

B. They are keen on do judo in their leisure time.

C. They keen on doing judo in their leisure time.

D. They are keen on doing judo their leisure time.

2. Ann/want/lose/weight/she/go/the gym/regularly.

A. Ann wants to lose weight, so she goes to the gym regularly.

B. Ann wants lose weight, for she goes to the gym regularly.

C. Because Ann want to lose weight, she goes to the gym regularly.

D. Ann wants to lose weight; however, she goes to the gym regularly.

 3. Vietnamese/ use/ plants/ flowers/ decorations/ offerings.

A. Vietnamese use plants and flowers for decorations and for offerings.

B. Vietnamese use plants and flowers about decorations and for offerings.

C. Vietnamese uses plants and flowers for decorations and for offerings.

D. Vietnamese use plants and flowers for decoration and for offering.

4. Stilt houses/ come/ different/ sizes/ styles/ show/ traditional culture/ owners

A. Stilt houses comes in different sizes and styles, and show the traditional culture of the owners.

B. Stilt houses come in different sizes and styles, and show the traditional culture of the owners.

C. A stilt houses come in different sizes and styles, and show the traditional culture of the owners.

D. The stilt houses come different sizes and styles, and show the traditional culture of the owners.

 5. Many families/ live/ grow/ fruit trees/ orchards.

A. Many families lives by growing fruit trees in the orchards.

B. Many families live growing fruit trees in the orchards.

C. Many families live by growing fruit trees in the orchards.

D. Many families live by growing fruit trees on the orchards.

6. I/ like/ look/ at/ stars/ starry nights.

A. I like looking at stars on starry nights.                       B. I like look at stars in starry nights.

C. I like to look at stars in starry nights.                         D. I like looked at stars on starry nights.

7. Some farmers/ still/ use/ buffalo-drawn/ carts/ move crops.

A. Some farmers still uses buffalo-drawn carts to move crops.

B. Some farmers still uses buffalo-drawn carts move crops.

C. Some farmers still use buffalo-drawn carts move crops.

D. Some farmers still use buffalo-drawn carts to move crops.

8. City/ children/ have/ more/ interesting life/ country ones.

A. City children have more interesting life country ones.

B. City children has more interesting life than country ones.

C. City children have more interesting life than country ones.

D. City children has more interesting life country ones.

9. How much/ dish/ five-colored/ sticky rice?

A. How much are dish of five-colored sticky rice?        B. How much are a dish of five-colored sticky rice?

C. How much is a dish of five-colored sticky rice?        D. How much is dish of five-colored sticky rice?

Ex 18.

Life in the big city is face-paced, fun and exciting. There are countless job opportunities and activities to occupy your time. However, with the good, there also comes the bad. Although the big city has more job opportunities; there are also more people competing for a single job. This can make your job search frustrating. In addition, the cost of living is typically higher in big cities, and it can cost you an arm and a leg for a small apartment in a decent area of the city, not to mention other costs to fulfill your basic demands. Moreover, there will always be crowds and always be people around. Therefore, traffic can be a nightmare in the big city. If you hate driving in traffic, then the big city life is not for you. Heavy traffic also contributes to pollution, which is one of the biggest disadvantages of living in the city. Obviously, our health is affected most by certain diseases relating to the respiratory system and other body parts. A lot of premature deaths are supposed to be the result of long-term exposure to small particles. Most importantly, there is always more crime in a big city, causing you second case your decision for living in a big city. You are much more likely to be a victim of a crime living in a big city than in a small town.

Question 31. What is the main idea of the passage?

A.    Living in a big city is fun and exciting.

B.    It is good to avoid living in big cities.

C.    People who live in big cities are often healthier.

D.    Living in a big city has both advantages and disadvantages.

Question 32. While big cities have more job opportunities, it also gives     .

A. more competition for a single job                            B. higher salary

C. growing economic crisis                                          D. greater chances of being unemployed

Question 33. What does the phrase “cost an arm and a leg” mean?

A. your legs and arms have good value B. cost a small amount of money

C. you must work hard to earn money                          D. cost a lot of money

Question 34.      According to the paragraph, city is not a perfect place for….........

A. crime                                                                      B. rich people

C. people who hate driving in traffic                            D. people who prefer a busy life

Question 35. Which of the following sentences is NOT true?

A. Pollution causes health problems.                           B. Cities are always crowded.

C. It costs a lot of money to live in a big city.             D. Crime is not a serious problem in big cities.

Question 36. What is the OPPOSITE meaning of “disadvantages” in the context of the passage?

A. benefits                           B. drawbacks                       C. difficulties                                             D. limitations

Spending time with family is important for building strong relationships and creating happy memories. One of the best ways to do this is through enjoyable leisure activities. First, you can plan activities that everyone enjoys, (1)                                                                                 . Outdoor activities are also great for family bonding. Try going for a walk in the park, having a picnic, or even camping for the weekend.

(2)            . Not only is it fun, but it’s also a great way to stay active and enjoy nature together. Additionally, cooking or baking as a family can be both fun and rewarding. (3)         . Finally, remember to (4)        . Spending time together strengthens your connection and creates lasting memories.

A.  It keeps everyone involved and helps create delicious meals to share

B.  such as playing board games or watching a favorite movie together

C.  This helps everyone stay active and energized

D.  schedule family time regularly

Question 1 ……….. Question 2 ……….. Question 3………..  Question 4 ………..

BCAD

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Ex 20.

Teenagers today live in a very competitive world. It is more important than ever to succeed at school if you hope (1)                                         . It's no wonder that many young people worry about letting down their parents, their peers and themselves.

(2)                                  . Physical exercise is a good release for stress because it increases certain chemicals in the brain which calm you down. You have to get enough sleep (3)                                               .

Another way to avoid stress is to manage your time effectively. (4)   . Know your limits and try not to take on top much. Finally, if it all gets beyond your control, don't panic or get hysterical. Find the time to sit down quietly and breathe deeply for ten to twenty minutes. Do this regularly, and it will help you calm down and put things into perspective.

A.   to avoid stress and to stay healthy

B.   There are some ways to deal with stress

C.   It is better to do a few tasks really well, than lots of tasks badly.

D.   to have a chance in the job market afterwards

Question 1 ……….. Question 2 ……….. Question 3………..  Question 4 ………..

DBAC

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Ex 21.

Few Americans live in the areas of wild and beautiful scenery, (1)_    . We often see small farms surrounded by hills and green areas in the New England states, such as Vermont and New Hampshire. In Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and other Midwestern states, there are very large fields of corn or wheat with great distances between towns. Not many people choose to live outside cities and towns (2)_      . (3)_       and it takes rural people a very long time to get there. However, many people choose to live in the countryside because of   its   safe,   clean,   and   attractive   environment. (4)                                       .

A.   But their children often move to a town or city when they grow up

B.   like the Western states of Montana and Colorado

C.  Shops, post offices, hospitals, schools, etc. may be further away

D.  because they think life there is harder.

Question 1 ……….. Question 2 ……….. Question 3………..  Question 4 ………..

Join us on (1)         this month school trip to Cardiff.

We (2)                    the morning in the city centre. For lunch we'll have a picnic in the park if it (3)        . (4)                        the afternoon we will visit the Science and Technology Museum.

Meet in the school car park at 8:00 am. Please arrive on time. We will return to the school at 5:30 pm.

1.       A. any                             B. X                             C. the                          D. a

2.       A. will spend                   B. spend                      C. spent                       D. have spent

3.       A. isn’t rain                     B. rain                         C. won’t rain               D. doesn’t rain

4.       A. On                              B. At                           C. In                            D. By

Ex 15 Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions

School club activities are important to both the physical and mental development of children.

a.    Moreover, children mix with friends in a new environment

b.    When working together, they also become more confident and learn many essential skills

c.    In sports clubs kids play sports regularly and they improve their physical health.

d.    where they can learn, share and appreciate each other.

A. b-c-d-a                   B. c-a-d-b                    C. c-d-a-b                    D. a-c-d-b

A.   However, students should concentrate on their studying

B.   Therefore, they can learn research and leadership skills.

C.  Therefore, schools should encourage students to take part in those activities.

D.  Therefore, many students may become too busy and can’t finish their schoolwork.

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Question 3: Put the sentences (a-c) in the correct order, then fill in the blank to make a logical text.

Last month, I had a trip to a village of the Nung people with my family. Everything was wonderful.       

a.  They showed us their traditions and shared stories about their culture.

b.  The people there wore beautiful, colorful clothes and were very friendly.

c.   We also tried some local food, which was different but delicious.

A. b-c-a                                   B. a-b-c                                   C. c-b-a                                                D. b-a-c

A.    I enjoyed learning about their way of life and seeing how they lived.

B.    We didn’t like the life in there.

C.    I was so disappointed about the trip.

D.    The villagers were very helpful and gave us a present.

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The growth of technology for educational use has changed the way people learn.---------.

a.  However, it can be difficult to focus on learning when there are so many other things to do on a computer or phone.

b.  We can also talk to teachers and classmates online without meeting them in person.

c.  Now, we can access information from anywhere in the world with just a few clicks.

A. a – c – b                         B. b – a – c                              C. c – b – a                                                 D. c – a – b

Question 6. Choose the sentences that can end the text ( in 5 ) most appropriately.

A.   They may rely too much on technology and become too lazy to think.

B.    Technology is a valuable tool for learning, but learners should use it wisely.

C.    For example, students can watch videos or play games online.

D.    Technology can make learning more interesting and engaging.

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Nam was a good student, but he started spending too much time on online games.

a.   He also liked joining in chit-chat and game forums for teens.

b.   He was very upset and his parents were worried.

c.    Therefore, his test results was not as good as before and many friends left him.

d.   He even neglected his schoolwork, and stop talking to his family and friends.

A. a-b-c-d                   B. b-a-c-d                    C. a-d-c-b                                D. d-c-b-a

A.   After all, he realized the disadvantages of online games.

B.   One day Nam saw a video clip about a boy who was addicted to games.

C.  Finally, his friends gave him some advice to play games better.

D.  In the end, he promised to win a prize in the next contest.

Ex 16: Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

There is an ethnic group living in Ha Long Bay which is a UNESCO World Heritage site in Quang Ninh province, in the northeast of Viet Nam. It has got over 1,600 islands and islets. Among the many ancient fishing villages in Ha Long Bay, only Cua Van floating village remains. All the houses and buildings in the village float on huge wooden rafts.

The villagers spend their days fishing and looking after the sea life. Then they sail to the mainland to trade their fish for things like food, drinking water or clothes. Most children go to floating schools and then spend the rest of then time learning important skills like swimming and fishing. They also help out their parents as much as they can.Then lifestyle may seem strange to many people, but it’s so wonderful to live among such natural beauty and know you are protecting it. The villagers are able to help preserve their beautiful bay because they live directly on the water.

1. The passage is mainly about:

A. How Ha Long bay became a UNESCO World Heritage. B. The beauty of nature in Ha Long bay.

C. The life of people in Cua Van ancient village.                  D. The geographical features of Ha Long bay.

2. The word “they” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to.

3. According to the passage, the villagers’ lifestyle may seem________to many people.

4. The villagers not only fish but also_________the sea life.

5. The villagers are able to help preserve their beautiful bay because they_____

6. According to the passage, which statements is NOT true?

A. Ha Long bay has above 1,600 islands and islets.

B. Because of floating life, children in Cua Van floating village don’t go to school.

C. The children try to help their parents.      

D. The villagers have preserved their beautiful bay.

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Vietnam is home to 54 different ethnic groups, each with its own unique culture, language, and traditions. The largest group is the Kinh, who make up about 86% of the population. Other groups include the Tay, Thai, H’mong, and Khmer, among many others. These groups live in various regions across the country, from the northern mountains to the central highlands and southern areas.

Each ethnic group has its own customs, clothing, and festivals, which reflect its distinct way of life. For example, the H’mong people are known for their colorful, embroidered clothes and traditional handicrafts, while the Tay people celebrate festivals like “Lung Tai” with dances and songs to honor their ancestors. . The Khmer people celebrate Ok Om Bok, a traditional moon worship festival, which features boat races and prayers. Each of these festivals adds to the country’s rich cultural landscape.

In schools, students often learn about the country’s ethnic diversity, gaining knowledge about the traditions and customs of these groups. Many believe it is important to preserve these cultural practices as part of Vietnam’s heritage, as they strengthen national identity and help people understand and respect each other’s differences.

Question 1: What is the main idea of the reading passage?

A.   There are only a few ethnic groups in Vietnam.

B.    Vietnam’s ethnic diversity is rich and unique.

C.    Only the Kinh people have special customs.

D.    All ethnic groups in Vietnam have the same traditions.

Question 2: Where do some of Vietnam’s ethnic groups live?

A.   Only in the central highlands.

B.    In all regions, including mountains and highlands.

C.    Only in the southern areas.

D.    In large cities across the country.

Question 3: The word “customs” in the text is CLOSEST in meaning to                                                                                                                                          .

A. traditional practices B. new ideas       C. personal habits          D. simple rules

Question 4: Why is it important to preserve cultural practices in Vietnam?

A.   To help people become famous.

B.    To strengthen national identity and respect for differences.

C.    To improve economic growth.

D.    To make everyone speak the same language.

Question 5: The word “unique” in the text is OPPOSITE in meaning to                                                                                                                                          .

A. common                 B. colorful      C. special                    D. traditional

Question 6: What is one benefit of learning about ethnic diversity NOT mentioned in the text?

A.   It teaches respect for different cultures.

B.    It makes people better dancers.

C.    It strengthens national identity.

D.    It helps preserve cultural practices.