Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 23 to 27.

       My parents are farmers. They work very hard on the paddy fields. They usually get up very early in the morning. After (15) _____ breakfast, they feed the buffaloes, pigs, chickens, and ducks and they collect the eggs. From about eight, they work on the field. They grow rice, (16)______ their crop is vegetables. From eleven thirty to one thirty, they rest and have lunch. They continue to work until five in the afternoon then they come back home. My mother (17) ______the animals again while my father cleans the buffalo shed and the chicken coop.  They usually finish their work at about six thirty. Twice a week, my mother takes the vegetables and eggs to the town market to sell them then she often buys the things we need (18) _______ our daily life. She also (19) ________ me a small present each time.

Question 15: A. to have                B. having                  C. have                    D. had

Question 16: A. so                     B. for                    C. or                      D. but         

Question 17: A. leads                 B. feeds                 C. gives                D. calls

Question 18: A. at                         B. for                        C. with                      D. to  

Question 19: A. buying              B. buys                    C. to buy                  D. bought

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions 28 to 32.

          Most people watch TV in their leisure time. A television is considered essential in every household. It can be a source of entertainment for all members of the family. There are always programmes suitable for different ages, genders and interests… Watching TV is a great way to spend time and bond with your family. Besides the entertainment value, TV shows can also be educational with cooking programmes, and documentaries…TV is also a way to expand your mind and see places you couldn’t in real life. However, spending too much time in front of the TV makes you a couch potato, a lazy person who watches TV a lot. It can negatively affect your physical health because you are less likely to exercise. Your creativity and imagination can also be limited because of television.

Question 20: What is the main idea about?                                                                

          A. Television and Household.            B. Entertainment for family members.

          C. Advantages and Disadvantages of watching TV                          

D. Imagination from Television        

Question 21: The word “It” in line 2 of the reading text refers to ______ .                    

A. Household                 B. Members

C. programmes                                            D. A TV

 Question 22: According to the writer, what are the disadvantages of watching TV?

          A. Improving your physical health.  B. Encouraging your imagination.

          C. A and B are incorrect.                            D. A and B are correct.

Question 23: What is a couch potato?

           A. a disease                                      B. a lazy person who watches TV a lot

            C. a kind of sport                           D. a dish made from potatoes

Q 24: Which of the following is NOT true about the TV according to the passage?                     A. It can be a source of entertainment.

          B. It can be educational with cooking programmes, and documentaries.

          C. It can help you improve your physical health.

          D. It can limit your creativity and imagination.

B. WRITTEN TEST: (2,0 points)

Part 1. Finish the second sentence in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence given.  (1,0 point)

Question 25: Minh loves to chat online with his friends.

→ Minh is interested ________________________________

Question 26:  Dogs swim better than cats. (badly)

→ Cats _________________________________________________

Question 27: This film is more interesting than that one. (boring)

→That film ________________________________________________

Question 28: It was a very good movie, but I didn’t like the ending. (however)

→_______________________________________________________

Part 2. Write a paragraph of 50-60 words about your leisure activities after school (1,0 point)                

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A.   LANGUAGE (6 points)

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.

Question 1: A. detest               B. resort               C. prefer               D. message

Question 2: A. helped              B. watched           C. missed             D. loaded

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.

3: A. cattle           B. poultry            C. harvest             D. unload

4: A. opportunity          B. facility             C. optimistic        D. inconvenient

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

Question 5: My brother enjoys.....................because he thinks it can help him concentrate better.

A. plays               B. to play             C. playing            D. played

Question 6: Tom’s father is very .......... so he can control the combine harvester very well.

 A. well-trained    B. surrounded      C. relaxed             D. interested

Question 7: Many teenagers are keen _.......... using social media like Facebook, Instagram...

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

Question 8: Nam speaks French ........... than he did last year.                           

 A. fluent              B. fluentlier          C. more fluently             D. the most fluently

Question 9: Posting personal pictures on social media is fun; _................, sometimes it can bring many problems.

A. although          B. but                                      C. however           D. so          

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the most suitable option to complete each of the following exchange.

Question 10: “Do you want to go to the cinema this Sunday? ”.......................        

A. Don’t say that.    B. Ok. Thanks         C. I am fine             D. Sure. Sound good

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word in each of the following question.

Question 11: My sister detests doing the washing up after meals.                      

          A. minds              B. hates                C. likes                 D. loves     

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word in the following question.

Question 12: City life has a lot of traditional buildings                             

A. easy                 B. boring              C. exciting            D. modern 

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

Question 13: We are fond on playing sports after school.                                            

          A. are                             B. on                    C. playing            D. after

Question 14: Can you speak slowlier?       - My Chinese is not good.                          

A. Can                  B. speak               C. slowlier            D. is

I. Fill in each gap with ONE suitable word from the box

   In my opinion, using the (1)……… …. as your hobby can be (2)…… … to both your health and your social life. Firstly, sitting all day in front (3)…………. the computer can cause health problems such as eye-tiredness and (4)…………... Secondly, you may get irritated easily. Besides, if you use the computer too much, you will not have time for your family and friends. In short, computers should only be used for a (5)……  time.

       II. Read the passage and answer the questions.

Many people enjoy living in a big city because they think life is more exciting there. However, I come from a small village and in my view, there are lots of benefits. The main reason I prefer village life is because it’s very quiet, so I always feel calm when I’m here. Another reason is that the air is so fresh and clean. We have more green spaces and bigger gardens, too. In addition, I think the people here are friendlier. Personally, I’m interested in wildlife photography, so the countryside is perfect for me. Only one thing I don’t like here is that the transportation is not good.

1. Where does the writer come from? ………………………………………….

2. Are there many advantages in the countryside?  …………………………….

3. What does he think about the people in his village? ……………………………

4. According to the writer, what is the disadvantage of living in the village?

5. What do you think about life in the countryside? …………………………….

PART C: WRITING   I. Do as directed to complete the sentences.

1. People in the countryside live more peacefully than people in the city. (Rewrite with busy)

=>………………………………………………………. ……………………

2. When/ I/ be/ a child/ I/ enjoy/ play/ computer games. (complete the sentence)

=>…………………………………………………………………………..

3. Mai /always/ fancy / eat/ out / her friends?  ……………………………………………………..……….(complete)

4. with /sometimes / the buffaloes / Nguyen /goes herding / the boys. (Arrange)

=>………………………………………….……………………………………..

6. My mother/ than / gets up / us / to/ earlier / milk the cows.  (Arrange)

=>……………………………………………………………………………….

7.  I think a computer works at calculus faster than a human being. ((Rewrite with slowly)

=> I think a human being ……………………………………………………

8. I want to go for a walk. It starts raining heavily =>……….………………………………………(However)

9. Vinh really loves to hang out with friends.

 =>…………………….....................………………(interested)

II. Complete these sentences.

1. I enjoy   …………………………..because ……………………..…………. 

2. Nam is very fond…………………………….. so he  ……………………….                                          

Exercise: Choose the correct answers- Simple sentence or compound sentence

[3] UNIT 3 - Simple sentences and compound sentences:

Exercise: Choose the correct answers- Simple sentence or compound sentence

1. Fred came to school late, for / so / therefore, he overslept.

2. I have finished my work; so / therefore, I and I will go out with you tonight.

3. I was quite busy, but I however, I and I decided to see a movie with James.

4. It was raining heavily; however, I but I for he continued planting trees in the garden.

6. We will go to the beach and / so / but enjoy the day.

7. Some students couldn’t go on the class trip to Australia, therefore, / so / but they were very sad.

9. I was very sleepy, so I and / but I helped my brother with his homework.

10. You can fly to Ho Chi Minh City, but / or / and you can go there by train.

Ex:  Complete these sentences with the correct tense of the verbs in brackets.

1.Look! The children  ____________ in the yard now (run)

2. My father  _____________ a car to work yesterday.  (drive)

3. _________ Tom  ______________ DIY sometimes in her free time. (Do)

4. They __________________ here since 2020 (live)

5. Nam ________________ out with friends last Sunday. (not hang)

Ex:  Complete these sentences with correct word form in bracket to complete the sentences.

1. More and more ___________are leaving the countryside to city. (farm)

2. Mary likes the .................... atmosphere during her stay in the valley. (peace)

3. The paddy field in the countryside is very   ...................... . (picture)

4. Face to face____________is better than video calls, (communicate)

5. It is a/ an          ....................... place to hold a picnic because it is too far from the road. (convenience)

IV. GRAMMAR:  [1] UNIT 1- Verbs of liking/disliking:

1. Japanese staffs love (go) __________ on a picnic at the weekend.

2. Mary and Tom hate (spend) ____________ all day on (go) ________ swimming.

3. People in Britain enjoy (drink) ________ tea with milk.  

4. Do you love (listen) ____________ to music?

4. Does Hung fancy (watch) _______________ horrible movies?

5. We prefer (do) _______________ DIY to (write) _______________ the poems.

6. Sam doesn’t hate (hang out) ________ with her friends.

7. I detest (eat) ...............vegetable.  

8. Do you mind (turn) _______________ off the fan?

9. Does Thang adore (work) _______________ with handicapped workers?

c. to be keen on, be fond of, be crazy about, be interested in, be not into, be good/bad at…

1. Kelly is so keen ......... comedies.              A. at           B. on   C. in        D. with

2. Why are you interested ......... doing DIY projects?  

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

3. Sue is crazy ..................... dancing.                   A. on         B. about    C. in    D. out

4. Are you fond .......... Halloween?                    A. of   B. off     C. at          D. on

5. I am not ............. doing DIY in my free time.            

A. in   B. into        C. onto         D. about

[2] UNIT 2- comparative form of adverbs:

1. Julia can speak English ___________________ than I do. (fluently)

2. The visitors are expected to arrive _............ than the scheduled time. (early)

3. Tony submitted his assignment _______________ than me yesterday. (late)

4. Mary won the competition because she danced ............._than anyone Else. (beautiful)

5. I asked Anna to speak _............... because it was too noisy in the room. (loud)

6. I quite believe that our team can do this project ............ than the other one. (well)

7. Dan won the medal because he could jump ................. than other students in the sport event. (high)

8. If you use this latest model car, you can go .............. than when you use your old car. (far)

9. I’m afraid that I can’t let James drive because he drives ............ than I do. (careless)

10. My sister is very clumsy. She cooks ................. than my brother. (badly)

I. PRONUNCIATION:  Sounds /u:/, /u /, /i/, /ə/, /uə /, /ɔɪ/

Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently

      1. A. cook                              B. group                          C. woman 

      2. A. June                              B. would                          C. push 

       3. A. picturesque                 B. collect                            C. busy

       4. A. Pick                                B. village                           C. activity

       5. A. tourist                             B. avoid                             C. sure

  II. STRESS: Choose the word that has a different stressed syllable from the rest.

1.  A. origami                  B. balance            C. colourful          D. countryside

2.  A. harvest                            B. local                 C. collect              D. village

3.  A. picturesque            B. buffalo             C. hospitable        D. bracelet

4.  A. account                  B. connect             C. concentrate      D. enjoy

A. expectation      B. technology                 C. community      D. activity

Exercise 5: Rewrite sentences without changing the meaning

Question 1: I find cooking in my free time relaxing.

A. It’s relaxing to me to cook in my free time.      

B. Cooking is relaxing for free time.

C. Free time relaxing is cooking.                           D. I spend cooking my free time.

Question 2: Skateboarding is her hobby.

A. She doesn’t like skateboarding.                              B. Skateboarding is fun.

C. Hobby includes skateboarding.                         

D. Her favourite leisure activity is skateboarding.

Question 3: He likes to listen to pop music than to watch TV after school.

A. He prefers listening to pop music to watching TV after school.

B. He like watching TV more than listening to music after school.

C. Listening to pop music is more exciting than watching TV.

D. Watching TV is less interesting than listening to pop music.

Question 4: My parents insist me on learning Spanish.

A. My parents want me to study Spanish.           

B. My parents teach me to study Spanish.

C. My parents make me to study Spanish.          

D. My parents remind me to study Spanish.

Exercise 2. Rewrite the following sentences

1. She is much more independent than her brother. (less)

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2. I’m more sociable than Anne. (as)

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3. Jack and Pete are the same height. (as)

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4. Kim is much less polite than Mary. (more)

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5. Has she got any bigger skirt than that one? (biggest)

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6. Lan likes playing the guitar when she is free.

   Lan is ..............................................................................................

7. She usually walked to school when she was small.

    She used ..............................................................................................

8. My brother likes playing soccer than playing tennis.

    My brother prefers ..............................................................................................

9. Study hard or you will fail the exam.

    If you ..............................................................................................

10. She dislikes going out at night.

    She is..............................................................................................

Ex 3: Choose A, B, C or D to complete the sentences with given words

Question 1: 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.

Question 2: 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.

Question 3: He/ usually/ go/ herd/ buffaloes/ other boys/ village.

A. He usually goes herding buffaloes with other boys in village.

B. He usually go herding buffaloes with other boys in village.

C. He usually goes herding buffaloes with other boys in the village.

D. He usually go herding buffaloes with other boys in the village.

Question 4: City/ children/ have/ more/ interesting life/ country ones.

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

B. City children have more interesting life country ones.

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

D. City children has more interesting life country ones.

Exercise 4: Rearrange the sentences to make meaningful sentences

Question 1: collect/ people/ money/ old/ Poor/ some/ make/ to/ bottles.

A. Poor people collect to make some old bottles money.

B. Poor people collect old bottles to make some money.

C. Poor some money people collect old bottles to make.

D. Poor people collect to make some money old bottles.

Question 2: more/ usual/ In/ farmers/ on/ harvest time/ than/ the field/ work.

A. In harvest time, on the field more farmers than work usual.

B. In harvest time, more farmers work field than on the usual.

C. In harvest time, more farmers field than work on the usual.

D. In harvest time, more farmers work on the field than usual.

Question 3: than/ more/ in the/ in the/ city/ more/ It’s/ countryside/ to live.

A. It’s more countryside convenient in the city than in the to live.

B. It’s more convenient to live in the city than in the countryside.

C. It’s live in the city than more convenient to in the countryside.

D. It’s more convenient to than in the live in the city countryside.

4: Do/ think/ spending/ you/ much/ too/ time/ is/ the/ on/ Internet/ harmful?

A. Do you think spending too much time on the Internet is harmful?

B. Do you on the Internet is harmful think spending time too much?

C. Do you think spending on the Internet too much time is harmful?

D. Do you think spending too much time is harmful on the Internet?

Question 5: are/ sides/ the/ positive/ and/ negative/ What/ of/ the/ Internet/?

A. What are the negative sides positive and of the Internet?

B. What are the of the positive and negative sides Internet?

C. What are the positive and negative sides of the Internet?

D. What are the sides positive and negative of the Internet?

Exercise 1. Reorder the words to make the correct sentences.

1. around / The / village / its / landscape. / the / picturesque / area / famous / for / is

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2. in / well-trained. / The / are / factory / very / our / workers

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3. now /I / last /I / French / more / speak / year. / than / did / fluently

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4. by / We / car. / there / bus / can / go / or

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5. village / hard. / The / in / work / the / people / very

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6. trees. / The / in / surrounded / green / the / village / are / houses / by

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7. On /I / weekdays, / hang / out / my friends / with / after / school. / usually

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8. She / goes / new / to / to / see / exhibits. / learn / and / about / often / museums / the

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9. Do / fancy / you / going / the / this / to / weekend? / cinema

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10. We / the / helped / farmers / cattle. / herd

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I.Fill each of the blanks in the passage with one suitable word.

Leisure in Britain

    The British spend their free time in different ways. People generally use it to relax, but many people also (1)_.................. voluntary work, especially for charities. Many of them play sport; normally (2)_..............._place in their spare time. Popular forms of (3)_............_are swimming, tennis, ice- skating or roller skating, cycling, climbing, and hill or country walking. Families often have a “day out” at the weekend, especially in summer, with a (4) _........ to a local event such as a festival, fair or show. Young people especially go to clubs and discos, while people of all (5) ______go to theatre, the cinema, art exhibitions and concerts.

1. A. make            B. go                    C. play                 D. do

2. A. drag             B. bring                C. carry                D. take

3. A. strength       B. exercises          C. athelics            D. presentation

4. A. voyage                  B. journey            C. visit                 D. road

5. A. ages             B. numbers           C. years                D. groups

II.Fill each of the blanks in the passage with one suitable word.

The relationship between student and teacher is (1) ............ formal in the USA than in many other countries, especially at the college level. American college students do not stand up when their teacher enters the room. Students are generally encouraged to ask questions in class, to go to the teacher’s office for help after class, and to phone if they are absent and need a(n) (2) ...................  Most teachers allow students to enter class late or leave early, if necessary. Despite the lack of formality, students are still expected to be polite to their teacher and fellow classmates. When students want to ask questions, they usually (3) ............._a hand and wait to be called on. When the teacher or a student is speaking to the class, it’s rude to begin whispering (4) ............. another classmate. When a test is being given, talking to a classmate is not only rude but also risky. Most American teachers consider that students who are talking to each other (5) _______ a test are cheating.

1. A. much                     B. most                C. a little              D. less

2. A. assignment            B. homework                 C. information      D. housework

3. A. raise                      B. hold                           C. hang                          D. rise

4. A. with            B. for                   C. to                               D. at

5. A. at                           B. during             C. by                              D. for

III.Read the following passage, then choose the best answer.

Most Americans look forward to their vacation. Most American employees receive an annual vacation with pay, and it is traditional to use this time off for travel.

Travelling within the United States is very popular because foreign travel generally takes more time and money. Every year about thirteen million people travel abroad. The most popular periods are during the summer and the two-week school break on Christmas and New Year holidays. These periods are also the most crowded and the most expensive time to travel, so people who can adjust their schedules sometimes choose to travel in the autumn. 

American tourists often travel by car. Most families own a car, and those who do not have a car can rent one. Cars are usually the most economical way to travel, especially for families. It is also fairly fast and convenient. Excellent highway with motels and restaurants nearby connect the nation’s major cities. They enable tourists to travel at a speed of 55 to 66 miles an hour. Tourists that want to travel faster often fly to their destination and then rent a car when they get there.

1. According to the writer _____. 

A. Americans have no vacations                         B. Americans do not like travel. 

C. it is impossible to have a day-off in the USA. 

D. most Americans are fond of travelling 

2. How many people travel abroad every year? 

A. 13 million people                                  B. 66 million people 

C. 30 million people                                  D. 55 million people 

3. Which of the following is not mentioned in the text? 

A. Travelling on Christmas and New Year holidays take much money. 

B. Most American employees use their vacation to travel every year. 

C. Most families use cars as an economical way to travel. 

D. American people always choose to travel in autumn 

4. There are many people travelling ______. 

A. in the winter                                                   B. on Women’s Day 

C. on Christmas’ Day and New Year’s Day                 D. on Thanksgiving’s Day 

5. ______ are the most popular means of transport in the USA. 

A. Buses              B. Cars                              C. Ships               D. Planes 

6. The word “It” in line 8 refers to ______. 

A. destination               B. restaurant         C. vacation             D. car 

7. In the USA, ______. 

A. the high ways are not in good condition.               B. tourists cannot rent a car 

C. there are not any highways. 

D. along the highways there are motels and restaurants available for tourists.