Mark 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.
Question 19: He could be fired for his rude behavior towards the VIP guest.
A. manner B. language C. voice D. interest
Question 20: Your village does not have access to clean piped water.
A. quit B. enter C. load D. talk
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to
the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 21: I was a postman in a remote area of Myanmar.
A. isolated B. distant C. faraway D. nearby
Question 22: There is always a big gap between generations.
A. distance B. difference C. relation D. similarity
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct word and phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Each year on the first Friday of March, many people in America participate in the day of
Unplugging to raise (23) ______________ of technology and its impact on our life. This year, the
members of Green Science Club (24) ______________ fellow students at East High to join in and
unplug for a whole day. Unplugging here doesn’t mean stop using electricity, it means putting away
your electronic devices. (25) ______________ Friday, Let’s All leave out cell phones, our tablets, our
laptops... at home. We’ll go to school and study without the help of technology. Let’s (26)
______________note using paper and pens, let’s communicate with your friends the old-fashioned
way and let’s stop technology from taking over our life. People in the past had lived without
technology for centuries, (27) ______________ why can’t we?
Question 23: A. awareness B. aware C. to aware D. awares
Question 24: A. encourages B. was encouraged C. encourage D. encouraging
Question 25: A. For B. On C. In D. To
Question 26: A. take B. get C. come D. write
Question 27: A. and B. but C. although D. so
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to the following questions.
Growing up in the early 2000s, a period when technology began to enter out lives, I remembered
my childhood in 2 distinct parts. In elementary school, my friends and I spent our free time after
school playing outside. We would go to different street vendors to eat junk food and buy cheap toys.
Sometimes, we would watch cartoon together. But there were few channels back then; we didn’t spend
too much time in front of the TV. Everything gradually changed when I started secondary school.
Internet had become more popular so I began spending more time at Internet cafes. I would play
games online and chat with my friends. Cable channel was also on the rise at the time. There were
channels airing cartoon all day, every day. Watching TV became a routine for many kids at my age. At
the time, I didn’t give much thought about the changes. Now, I realize that I miss those old days
hanging out with my friends, eating junk food and sharing toys.
Question 28: When did the writer grow up?
A. In the 1970s. B. In the 1980s C. In the 1990s. D. In the 2000s.
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Question 29: How did the writer and friends spend their free time in elementary school?
A. They went to different street vendors to eat junk food and buy cheap toys and watched cartoon
together.
B. They went to different street vendors to watch cartoon together.
C. They went to different street vendors to drink juice and buy comics and watched cartoon together.
D. They went to different street vendors to eat junk food and buy cheap toys and read comics together.
Question 30: What did the writer do at Internet cafes when coming to secondary school?
A. Drinking coffee and chatting with his/her friends.
B. Playing games online and drinking coffee.
C. Playing games online and chatting with his/her friends.
D. Drinking coffee and reading books.
Question 31: What was also on the rise at the time when the writer was at secondary school?
A. Digital channel. B. Digital cars C. Cable channels. D. Cable cars.
Question 32: What does the writer miss now?
A. The old days chatting with his/her friends.
B. The old days hanging out with his/her friends, eating junk food and sharing toys.
C. The old days hanging out with his/her friends, eating junk food and watching TV.
D. The old days hanging out with his/her friends, reading comics and sharing toys.
II. WRITING
Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning with the
given words.
Question 33: I haven’t gone to the theatre for three weeks.
The last time __________________________________________________________________.
Question 34: It took Tom one hour to travel to his hometown last week.
Tom spent ____________________________________________________________________.
Question 35: Alcohol is bad for our health, so are cigarettes.
Both ________________________________________________________________________.
Question 36: Staying at home is better than going out in this rainy weather.
I’d rather_____________________________________________________________________.
Combine the sentences into a new one using the given words in brackets. Do NOT change the given
words in any ways.
Question 37: She has an exam next week. She is revising the lessons carefully. (so)
_____________________________________________________________________________.
Question 38: This book isn’t interesting. That book isn’t either. (neither)
_____________________________________________________________________________.
Question 39: He’s tired. He tried to finish his work. (but)
_____________________________________________________________________________.
Question 40: The man is my uncle. He’s wearing a red shirt. (who)
_____________________________________________________________________________.
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UNIT 5: WONDERS OF VIETNAM
Language focus.
- Review: - Tenses
- Passive voice
- The use of suggestion
- Vocabulary: Wonders of the world
WORKSHEET 1
A. PHONETICS.
I. Circle the word whose underlined part pronounced differently.
1. A. ancient B. enclose C. block D. rank
D. although
2. A. gather B. there C. ethnic D. scoreboard
D. question
3. A. accompany B. fascinating C. discriminate D. surpass
4. A. mutual B. initiate C. picture D. connect
D. setting
5. A. consist B. treasure C. suggest D. authorship
D. fortunate
II. Circle the word whose main stress is different from others. D. cement
1. A. suggest B. measure C. impress
2. A. contest B. fortress C. astounding
3. A. biography B. historic C. discover
4. A. essential B. furniture C. opposite
5. A. structure B. commune C. cavern
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B. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
III. Label the pictures with words you’ve learnt.
Cathedral Citadel Tomb Fortress Limestone Cavern
(1) ____________________ (2) ________________________ (3) ____________________
(4) ____________________ (5) _________________________ (6) ____________________
IV. Match the names of some wonders of Vietnam with their descriptions.
Name Description Answer
1-
A. Hoi An Ancient Town 1. Nearly 2,000 limestone islands and islets push up from the 2-
3-
bay, creating a fascinating natural wonder.
4-
B. Thien Mu Temple 2. It was the seat of Viet Nam's last dynasty from 1802 to 5-
1945. 6-
C. Ha Long Bay 3. This town is best known for its silk lanterns that colorfully 7-
glow at night, and for the old buildings lining the river. It
D. Cu Chi Tunnels used to be a busy international trading port.
4. This remote northern mountainous region of Vietnam
E. Son Doong Cave boasts photogenic rice terraces as well as ethnic tribes.
5. The vast network was used effectively during the Vietnam
F. Hue Imperial City War for soldiers to live and store weapons. Today they are a
major tourist attraction for Saigon visitors.
G. Sapa 6. The seven-story pagoda dates back to 1605. It belongs to a
complex, which also has shrines and gardens. The religious
site overlooks the Perfume River.
7. It is the world's biggest cave and wasn't discovered until
2009. A 40-story building could fit into its tallest room. There
are controversial plans to construct a cable car system
through this natural wonder.
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V. Circle your best choice to complete sentences.
1. The Imperial Citadel of Thang Long is a complex that ________ royal palaces and monuments.
A. consist of B. consists of C. consists on D. consist on
2. It is reported that ________ come to enjoy beautiful view of Binh Dai Fortress every year.
A. thousands of visitors B. thousand of visitors
C. thousands visitors D. thousands of visitor
3. I suggest the government should ________the number of visitors every day.
A. limiting B. limited C. limit D. limits
4. Perfume pagoda is a religious site ________ being a great sight-seeing spot in Viet Nam.
A. the same as B. as well as C. such as D. and
5. ________ that the temple was built on the current site of Thien Tru in the 15th century.
A. It is think B. It was thought C. They thought D. It is thought
6. Nowadays, Perfume pagoda ________ large numbers of pilgrims from all over Viet Nam.
A. attracts B. attracted C. attracting D. attract
7. The teacher suggested that the students ________ all their homework before going to bed.
A. must finish B. finishes C. finished D. should finish
8. It is hoped that many defensive measures ________ to protect and preserve our man-made wonders.
A. is taken B. will take C. will be taken D. are taken
9. Many valuable things ________ and destroyed from man-made wonders in the world.
A. have been stolen B. has been stolen C. are stolen D. will be stolen
10. It is said that Ha Long Bay is a magical place, attracting more tourists than ever since UNESCO's
________ of this beautiful spot.
A. recognize B. recognition C. recognizing D. recognizes
VI. Give the correct form of the given words to complete sentences.
1. There are many sculptures along the _______________ to the main temple. ENTER
2. Protecting natural wonders brings both social and _______________ benefits. FINANCE
3. Phong Nha- Ke Bang can be compared to a precious _______________
museum. GEOLOGY
4. The show features six _______________ from different parts of the country.
5. Keo Pagoda (in Thai Binh province) is a _______________ pagoda which was CONTEST
built about 400 years ago. WOOD
6. A mountain in the Rockies became the _______________ for a film about
Everest. LOCATE
7. Bai Dinh Pagoda is a _______________ site which is located in Ninh Binh
province. RELIGION
8. May I have a _______________about the trip to cuc Phuong National Park next
week? SUGGEST
9. My most __________experience was my trip to Hoi An in the summer of 2015. FORGET
10. We got a lot of _______________from our holiday in Da Nang last year. ENJOY
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VII. Find and correct mistakes.
1. It’s saying that the Temple of Literature was built in the 11th century.
AB CD
2. They suggest that we must book a hotel by the Huong River, near Thien Mu Temple.
AB C D
3. Many people have been claimed that the show tickets are too expensive.
A B CD
4. We suggest to cycle to the castle in the north at 4 o’clock this afternoon.
AB C D
5. It’s worth to go to Ha Long as it’s very picturesque.
AB C D
6. Bai Chay Beach is only 500 meters long but about 100 meters widely.
A BC D
7. There is surfing and motorboats for those who love sports in Ha Long Bay.
A B CD
8. Son Doong Cave was discovered with a British caving team in 2009.
AB CD
9. Ha Long Bay is probably one of the most fabulously natural wonders in the world.
A B CD
10. Hanoi is on the bank of The Red River with Hoan Kiem Lake right in its heart.
A BC D
VIII. Complete the following sentences.
1. You are drinking tea with sugar, ______________ ?
2. The Internet is not available in the countryside, ______________ ?
3. Nobody can deny the benefits of the Internet in our life, ______________ ?
4. Nothing went wrong, ______________ ?
5. The Internet still has limitations, ______________ ?
6. Mr. Smith usually remembered his wife's birthday, ______________ ?
7. There weren't any newspapers in Vietnam in the 10th century, ______________ ?
8. The program was broadcast on time, ______________ ?
9. Town criers would go through city streets to shout the latest news, ______________?
10. The plane didn't land at the airport at 2 p.m, ______________ ?
11. His parents won't buy him the new game, ______________?
12. You've just used the computer, ______________ ?
13. Turn off the television, ______________ ?
14. There are many interesting programs tonight, ______________ ?
15. I'm late for the party, ______________ ?
IX. Choose the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of
following sentences.
1. The format allowed me to offer constructive criticism and ensure that their conversations remained
on track during the project.
A. meaningful B. positive C. negative D. useful
2. Ha Long Bay is well-known for its beauty. That’s why it receives many visitors every year.
A. nationwide B. famous C. idolized D. ideal
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3. Archaeologists have discovered fossils of million-year-old animals in excavations.
A. remnants B. graves C. records D. paws
X. Choose the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of
following sentences.
1. Basically, everything is the same; however, there may be some minor changes to the schedule.
A. big B. sudden C. gradual D. small
2. There is a very large statue in the center of the square.
A. immense B. tiny C. huge D. high
3. The value of an old item increases with time.
A. go up B. boost C. shrink D. fluctuate
C. READING
XI. Read the following passage and choose the best option for each numbered blank.
Da Lat - Dream City
Da Lat lies on Lam Vien plateau, in the Central Highland province of Lam Dong, 300 kilometres
north of Ho Chi Minh City. Da Lat is a well-known city (1)______________all the people who have
been there once. Da Lat is known (2)_______________a city of pine trees, waterfalls, and flower. Da
Lat is described as a forest of flowers with (3)______________colours and various species. Flowers
can be found (4)______________and in any season. We can see flowers in Da Lat in the park,
(5)_______________of the houses, in the gardens etc. Da Lat has the widest range of orchid varities
in the country. Da Lat has (6)_____________rivers and canals but it has many picturesque waterfalls.
It takes tourist several days (7)____________all the waterfalls in the area. The famous Cam Ly Falls
is only 3 kilometres (8)_____________the town centre. The Prenn Falls is 10 kilometres in the south
of Da Lat. The water (9)__________down like a white shade. Da Lat people are very (10)
____________ of it. They always boast to tourists about it in the first place. Around the Prenn Falls is
the valley of various flowers and pine hills.
1. A. exciting B. attracting C. suggesting D. believing
2. A. as B. like C. same D. similar
3. A. different B. general C. official D. astounding
4. A. somewhere B. anywhere C. nowhere D. everywhere
5. behind B. next to C. opposite D. in front
6. A. few B. little C. much D. lots
7. A. visit B. visiting C. to visit D. visited
8. A. in B. at C. to D. from
9. A. falls B. goes C. pours D. walks
10. A. pride B. priding C. prided D. proud
XII. Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each question.
If there is a building which symbolizes a country, such as the Eiffel Tower for France and Sydney
Opera House for Australia, then it has to be the Taj Mahal for Indian.
It was set up by Emperor Shah Jahan in 1653 in memory of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal. From the time
they got married, they wouldn’t be separated. She followed him to wars, advised him on affairs of
state, and was loved by his people for her good work. But she died in 1631 during her childbirth. The
emperor was heartbroken and had the Taj Mahal built as a sign of his love.
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It took more than 20 years for the Taj Mahal to be built. Workers were brought in, not only from all
over India, but from central Asia too. A total of 20,000 people worked on the building.
In 1657, Shah Jahan fell ill and in 1658 his son, Aurangzed, imprisoned his father and seized
power. Shah Jahan stayed in prison until his heath in 1666. He was finally buried there with his wife,
who he could never forget.
The Taj Mahal is definitely worth more than a single visit. As it is with white marble stones, its
character changes in different lights. It look more beautiful at sunrise and sunset. At sunset, for
example, the color of the Taj Mahal changes from white to yellow, then to pink. As the moon rises, it
turns a silvery white. To show respect to the Taj Mahal, tourists are asked to take off their shoes
during their visit.
1. Which of the following about the Taj Mahal is NOT true?
A. All workers building the Taj Mahal came from central Asia.
B. It is widely believed to be the symbol of India.
C. It took over 20 years to construct the Taj Mahal.
D. The Taj Mahal was built with white marble stones.
2. Why did Emperpor Shah Jahan build the Taj Mahal?
A. To show his great power B. For his wife to live in.
C. To give his wife great honour. D. To make more world wonders.
3. The underlines word “who” in the passage refers to __________.
A. Shah Jahan B. Aurangzeb C. Mumtaz Mahal D. Taj Mahal
4. When did Shah Jahan die?
A. 1653 B. 1657 C. 1658 D. 1666
5. It can be inferred from the passage that the writer ______________.
A. doesn’t think the Maj Mahal worth a visit
B. thinks highly of the Taj Mahal
C. believes the Taj Mahal is the world’s largest wonder
D. has never visited the Taj Mahal
D. WRITING
XIII. Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first.
1. He is carrying out a research on how people spend their money for clothes.
A research____________________________________________________________________.
2. Although I had all the necessary qualifications, they didn’t offer me the job.
Despite_______________________________________________________________________.
3. “Please do not litter as you are walking along the coast”, the guard said to us.
The guard told________________________________________________________________.
4. I haven’t bought any clothes since I paid a visit to Hanoi.
The last time _________________________________________________________________.
5. They think that a garden would be a perfect setting for the house.
It __________________________________________________________________________.
6. Jack’s parents made him study a lot for the entrance exam to high school.
Jack was_____________________________________________________________________.
7. You can’t register for a course abroad if you don’t have a passport.
Unless ______________________________________________________________________.
8. “Why don’t we visit the Royal Citadel first?” Quang said.
Quang suggested______________________________________________________________.
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9. People expect that he will join the company soon.
He _________________________________________________________________________.
10. Shall we use Perfume Pagoda as a theme of the presentation?
She suggests __________________________________________________________________.
IX. Choose the sentence which is closest in meaning to the sentence given.
1. They couldn’t climb up the mountain because of the storm.
A. The storm stopped them climbing up the mountain.
B. The storm made it possible for them to climb up the mountain.
C. The storm encouraged them to climb up the mountain.
D. They were able to climb up the mountain thanks to the storm.
2. He looked so funny that I couldn’t help laughing.
A. I couldn’t laugh because he looked so funny.
B. I couldn’t help him laugh because he looked so funny.
C. He looked too funny for me to laugh.
D. I laughed because he looked so funny.
3. Maria eats very little so as not to put on weight.
A. Maris eats little very because she wants to lose weight.
B. Maria eats very little because she wants to lose weight.
C. Maria eats very little because she wants weight to lose.
D. Maria eats very little because lose weight she wants to.
4. The weather was rainy and cold. We stayed at home.
A. The weather was rainy and cold, but we stayed at home.
B. Though the weather was rainy and cold, we stayed at home.
C. Because the weather was rainy and cold, we stayed at home.
D. The weather was rainy and cold, however we stayed at home.
5. No one knows what colour dinosaurs were. No sample of their skin has survived.
A. Because no one knows what colour dinosaurs were, no sample of their skin has survived.
B. No sample of dinosaurs’ skin has survived because no one knows what colour they were.
C. No one knows what colour dinosaurs were which is because no sample of their skin has survived.
D. No one knows what colour dinosaurs were because no sample of their skin has survived.
6. She feels happy because of her coming birthday party.
A. She feels happy to come to a birthday party. B. Her coming birthday party makes her happy.
C. Because she was born she feels happy. D. Her birthday party will happily come.
7. The heavy rain stopped me from going out. B. Thanks to the heavy rain, I couldn’t go out.
A. As the heavy rain, I couldn’t go out. D. Except for the heavy rain, I couldn’t go out.
C. Because of the heavy rain, I couldn’t go out.
8. It isn’t necessary for you to finish the report by Sunday.
A. You don’t need finish the report by Sunday. B. You mustn’t finish the report by Sunday.
C. You might not finish the report by Sunday. D. You don’t need to finish the report by Sunday.
9. You won’t have a seat unless you book in advance.
A. You may have a seat if you book in advance.
B. You won’t have a seat because you didn’t book in advance.
C. You will have a seat if you keep your book in front of you.
D. You can’t have a seat although you book in advance.
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10. I should have studied last night, but I was too tired.
A. I couldn’t study last night because I was very tired.
B. I studied last night because I was bored.
C. I studied last night because I had to.
D. I tried to study last night, but the homework was too hard.
UNIT 5: WONDERS OF VIETNAM
WORKSHEET 2: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
I. Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences
1. The expert explained that the upper ________ of the bridge was in very bad condition.
A. building B. structure C. foundation D. roof
2. Something ________ immediately to prevent teenagers from ________ in factories and mines.
A. should be done- being exploited B. we should do- exploiting
C. should do – be exploited D. should have done- exploited
3. In 1978, the south and north Cat Tien parks were put ________ the State’s protection.
A. above B. with C. of D. under
4. Architect Kasik is honored with his statue in Hoi An in ________ for his restoration work done at
the My Son Sanctuary.
A. recognition B. admiration C. agreement D. knowledge
5. This car ________ .
A. was manufactured in Japan by Toyota last year
B. was manufactured by Toyota last year in Japan
C. was manufactured last year in Japan by Toyota
D. last year was manufactured in Japan by Toyota
6. It ________ that China dug up the ocean floor to build artificial islands.
A. would be said B. is said C. says D. said
7. The Thang Long Imperial Citadel was built on the location of a Chinese ________ dating from the
7th century.
A. border B. soldier C. battle D. fortress
8. The situation ________ to continue.
A. cannot allow B. cannot be allowed
C. cannot have allowed D. cannot be allowing
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9. The public suggested that the factories ________ with waste treatment system.
A. should be equipped B. would be equipped C. should equip D. would equip
10. Talking about Tay Phuong Pagoda means talking about a treasure of ________, an invaluable
cultural and historical heritage.
A. items B. stone C. sculpture D. objects
11. The machine ________ on by pressing this switch.
A. can be turned B. should be returning C. must turn D. can turn
12. The local government suggested ________ a road through the Nam Cat Tien National Park.
A. build B. to build C. building D. being built
13. India will provide technical experts, supporting equipment and materials necessary for the
restoration of ________ in My Son.
A. churches B. pagodas C. mosques D. towers
14. Everybody agrees that no more staff ________.
A. should employ B. should not be employed
C. will not be employed D. will be employed
15. It ________ that some foreigners had collected rubbish on Cat Ba Beach.
A. could report B. had been reported C. reported D. was reported
16. The most important thing is that we ________ foreign tourists come back to Viet Nam again.
A. will make B. should make C. cause D. should cause
17. The next meeting ________ in May.
A. will hold B. will be held C. will be holding D. will have held
18. Things ________ clear to them so that they can do the work in the way that you have told them.
A. are making B. ought to be made C. have made D. needn’t be made
19. Cigarettes ________ at a bakery.
A. cannot be bought B. cannot buy C. must buy D. should not buy
20. Hundreds of thousands of ________ travel to Perfume Pagoda to pray for happiness and prosperity
in the coming year.
A. pilgrimages B. pilgrims C. passengers D. holiday-makers
II. 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.
1. A wedding is a meaningful event.
A. sad B. sorrowful C. important D. unimportant
2. She was a devoted teacher. She spent most of her time teaching and taking care of her students.
A. polite B. lazy C. honest D. dedicated
3. The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King fought to put an end to racial segregation in the United States.
A. integration B. education C. torture D. separation
4. He devised a Computer game and sold it to Atari.
A. played B. divided C. invented D. bought
5. Although they had never met before the party, Jim and Jane felt strong affinity to each other.
A. enthusiasm B. attraction C. moved D. interest
6. English as we know today emerged around 1350, after having incorporated many elements of
French that were introduced following the Norman invasion of 1030.
A. started B. appeared C. developed D. vanished
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7. People are busy buying gifts, cleaning and decorating the house and cooking traditional foods to
welcome Tet holiday now.
A. favorite B. important C. customary D. national
8. The preservation of the dead body was accomplished through a process of mummification. The
ancient left no written accounts as to the execution of this process.
A. carried B. achieved C. reproduced D. finished
9. Few businesses are flourishing in the present economic climate.
A. taking off B. setting up C. growing well D. closing down
10. The dog saw his reflection in the pool of water.
A. imagination B. bone C. leash D. image
III. 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.
1. School uniform is compulsory in most of Vietnamese school.
A. depended B. optional C. obligatory D. required
2. Names of people in the book were changed to preserve anonymity.
A. cover B. conserve C. presume D. reveal
3. A large city such as Chicago would be called an urban area.
A. metropolitan B. rustic C. suburban D. sophisticated
4. We arrived home safe and sound.
A. healthy B. unsound C. insound D. dissound.
5. He revealed his intentions of leaving the company to the manager during the office dinner party.
A. disclosed B. concealed C. misled D. influenced
6. Slang can be defined as a set of lexical, grammatical, and phonological regularities used in
informal speech.
A. informative B. official C. situational D. casual
7. Adverse weather conditions made it difficult to play the game.
A. favorable B. bad C. comfortable D. severe
8. The Red Cross is an international humanitarian agency dedicated to reducing the sufferings of
wounded soldiers, civilians and prisoners of war.
A. happiness B. loss C. sadness D. pain and sorrow
9. They are launching a campaign to promote awareness of environmental issues.
A. encourage B. publicize C. hinder D. strengthen
10. We have to employ extra staff to deal with the increased workload.
A. approach B. dismiss C. interview D. meet
IV. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of following questions.
1. Most doctors and nurses have to work on a _______ once or twice a week at the hospital.
A.special dishes B. night shift C. household chores D.solution
2. We enjoy _______ time together in the evening when the family members gather in the living room
after a day of working hard.
A. spending B. caring C. taking D. doing
3. He is a _______ boy. He is often kind and helpful to every classmate.
A. frank B. lovely C. obedient D. caring
4. According to the boss, John is the most _______ for the position of executive secretary.
A. supportive B. caring C. suitable D. comfortable
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5. Billy, come and _______ with cooking.
A. help B. prepared C. be busy D. attempt
6. Whenever problems _______, we discuss them frankly and find solutions quickly.
A .happen B. encounter C. arrive D. clean
7. You should not burn _______. You had better dig a hole and bury it.
A. dishes B. lab C. garbage D. shift
8. One of Vietnamese traditions is a belief in _______ families and in preserving their cultures.
A. wealthy B. secure C. safe D. close-knit
9. The _______ that our family memmers share closely is watching film.
A. concern B. interested C. pleasant D. entertainment
10. We share the house with my mother and father and my wife ‘s sister and her kids, it is a _______
family.
A. nuclear B. extended C. crowed D. single-parent
11. My mother _______ the responsiblity for running the household.
A. holds B. takes C. runs D. bears
12. My husband and I both go out to work so we share the _______.
A. happiness B. household chores C. responsibility D. emploment
13.Family is a base form which we can go in to the world with confidence _______.
A. part B. place C. position D. foundation
14. Lee, who is Chinese, learns English as a _______ language.
A. native B. second C. mother D. first
15. This villa is the _______ of my parents
A. belong B. possession C. having D. wealth
16. I really cannot accept your _______ demands.
A. easy B. usual C. hard D. unreasonable
17. Don’t share the matter with anyone else. Please keep it in _______.
A. private B. possession C. property D. tongue
18. Millions of people all over the world _______ English as their native language.
A. have B. talk C. choose D. produce
19. I have learned a lot about the value of labor from my _______ at home.
A. pot plants B. chores C. energy D. credit
20. If you practice regularly, you can learn this language skill in a short _______ of time.
A. activity B. arrangement C. period D. aspect
UNIT 5: WONDERS OF VIETNAM
PRACTICE TEST UNIT 5
I. MULTIPLE CHOICE
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part
different from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1: A. paradise B. financial C. ceramic D. oceania
Question 2: A. recognize B. religious C. heritage D. messenger
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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 3: A. cavern B. complex C. event D. sculpture
Question 4: A. citadel B. paradise C. monument D. acceptance
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.
Question 5: The best hotels is right in the city center.
A. hotels B. right C. in D. center
Question 6: If you plan to travel to Sapa, I suggest not to go there in summers.
A. plan B. to travel C. to go D. in
Question 7: Don’t eat anything selling in the street otherwise you will have a stomachache.
A. Don’t B. selling C. otherwise D. will
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 8: It will take you less time if you go to Hanoi ____________ air.
A. on B. in C. by D. with
Question 9: Local authority has restored the part of the ancient temple which were in ____________.
A. destruction B. ruins C. damage D. injury
Question 10: The picturesque sight in the northwest of Vietnam has been used as ____________ of
many famous songs and poems.
A. theme B. topic C. title D. lyric
Question 11: Many tourists are attracted by ancient ____________caves in Ha Long Bay.
A. cement B. marble C. limestone D. ice
Question 12: The Jackson’s villa is ____________ in a picturesque spot near a beach.
A. lied B. situated C. put D. hold
Question 13: One Pillar Pagoda was built in the 11th century during the ____________of Ly Thai
Tong King.
A. time B. age C. era D. reign
Question 14: It is reported that more and more natural wonders ____________.
A. has damaged B. have been damaging
C. have damaged D. have been damaged
Question 15: ____________that Phong Nha – Ke Bang can be considered as a huge geological
museum.
A. It believed B. People are believed
C. It believes D. It is believed
Question 16: If you want to ____________ and enjoy the city’s view when coming to Hanoi, I
suggest going by pedicab.
A. get up B. take up C. get around D. take around
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Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete
each of the following exchanges.
Question 17: Two students are talking about their holidays.
Student A: “Have you ever been to Vung Tau?” Student B: “___________________”
A. Yes. Such an unforgettable festival. B. I’m going there next weekend for the first time.
C. I don’t think it will be a good place to visit. D. No. Not me.
Question 18: Two students are choosing the means of transport.
Student A: “______________________________” Student B: “That sounds better.”
A. I think I will go by taxi instead of walking there.
B. Don’t forget to bring your money with you when going to the night market.
C. What about souvenirs?
D. Thank you for your advice.
Mark 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.
Question 19: The hotel is beautifully located in a quiet spot near the river.
A. situated B. laid C. lay D. lain
Question 20: Thousands of visitors come to enjoy breathtaking views of Ha Long Bay every year.
A. boring B. exciting C. new D. unbelievable
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to
the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 21: The government must take measures to preserve historical sites in the area.
A. old B. ancient C. latest D. recent
Question 22: The government will have measures to protect our man – made wonders.
A. artificial B. beautiful C. picturesque D. natural
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct word and phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Hoi An Ancient Town has been 23. _____ as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1999. Originally a
trading port in the 15th century, Hoi An is now a famous tourist 24. _____ thanks to its well-preserved
ancient architecture. To maintain the cultural heritage of the old town, the government has created
many measures and 25. _____. The money made from entrance tickets to Hoi An Ancient Town is put
directly to the conservation efforts. It’s 26. _____ that a greater part of Hoi An’s annual budget is used
to repair many old houses in the town. Local People are encouraged to fix and preserve their own
property with the help from the government. 27. _____ number of daily visitors to structures like the
Japanese Bridge is also limited to a few thousands to protect it.
Question 23: A. recognizing B. recognized C. recognize D. recognizes
Question 24: A. attraction B. interest C. favor D. charm
Question 25: A. politics B. policies C. politicians D. political
Question 26: A. estimates B. to estimate C. estimated D. estimating
Question 27: A. A B. An C. X D. The
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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to the following questions.
Son Doong Cave is one of many natural wonders of Vietnam. Situated in Phong Nha - Ke Bang
National Part, the cave was originally discovered by a local man while he was wandering in the forest.
However, the dangerous terrain prevented him from entering the cave. In 2009, a group of British
adventurers including scientists and photographers properly explored the cave for the first time. With
massive limestone caverns and the length of 5km, Son Doong is recognized as the biggest cave in the
world. It’s so big that there are flowing river and a forest inside the cave. It’s said that cloud can be
seen forming near the top of the cave. Access to the cave has been recently granted by the Vietnamese
government but a tour inside can be very costly.
Question 28: Who discovered Son Doong cave?
A. A scientist B. A tourist C. A local man D. A foreign man
Question 29: When did he discover the cave?
A. While he was wandering in the forest. B. While he was working in the forest.
C. While he was planting trees in the forest. D. While he was taking photos in the forest.
Question 30: What prevented him from entering the cave?
A. The dangerous terrace. B. The dangerous terrapin.
C. The dangerous weather. D. The dangerous terrain.
Question 31: When was the cave explored for the first time?
A. In 2009 B. In 2008. C. In 2007. D. In 2006.
Question 32: What are there inside the cave?
A. A flower field and a flowing stream. B. A flowing river and a forest.
C. A flowing river and a flower field. D. A flowing stream and a forest.
II. WRITING
Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning with the
given words.
Question 33: Hoa suggested recycling things such as bags, cans, and bottles.
Hoa suggested that they _________________________________________________________.
Question 34: They believe that the best time to visit the complex of Hue monuments is in April.
It ___________________________________________________________________________.
Question 35: He regrets treating his sister so badly last week.
He wishes_____________________________________________________________________.
Question 36: It took him 30 minutes to watch the play.
He spent _____________________________________________________________________.
Combine the sentences into a new one using the given words in brackets. Do NOT change the given
words in any ways.
Question 37: This mobile phone is really good. You should buy it. (If)
_____________________________________________________________________________.
Question 38: She couldn’t open the door. She didn’t have the key. (unless)
_____________________________________________________________________________.
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Question 39: The laptop is good. My friend helped me buy it. (which)
_____________________________________________________________________________.
Question 40: He worked late last night. He felt tired today. (so)
_____________________________________________________________________________.
UNIT 6: VIETNAM: THEN AND NOW
Language focus:
- Review past perfect
- Adjective + That-clause
- Adjective + to-infinitive
WORKSHEET 1
A. PHONETICS
I. Circle the word whose underlined part pronounced differently.
1. A. passed B. realized C. wished D. touched
D. calculators
2. A. airports B. lime stones C. things D. purpose
D. enough
3. A. because B. nurse C. horse D. tunnel
4. A. throughout B. although C. right D. important
D. fascinate
5. A. pedestrian B. exhibition C. trench D. national
D. committee
II. Circle the word whose main stress is different from others. D. railroad
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2. A. recommend B. thoroughly C. travelling
3. A. windsurfing B. equipment C. amateur
4. A. coincide B. community C. conception
5. A. surround B. nuclear C. manual
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B. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
III. Circle your best choice to complete sentences.
1. The policeman is happy _________ the kids safe and sound now.
A. finding B. be found C. to find D. have found
2. I wish I _________ people with the same interests.
A. meet B. can meet C. could meet D. will meet
3. My mother says that she used to _________ a diary when she was young.
A. keep B. use C. write D. preserve
4. Vietnamese people's quality of life has been _________ improved year by year.
A. significantly B. significant C. signify D. significance
5. The traffic system in our city _________ in the last decade.
A. had gradually been upgraded B. has gradually upgraded
C. has gradual been upgraded D. has gradually been upgraded
6. Many foreigners were astonished that Ha Noi City was quite _____ what they saw five years ago.
A. different on B. different from C. different of D. different about
7. There _________ many recent breakthroughs in technology. Now consumers can purchase the latest
high tech toys. This was not possible even a few years ago.
A. are B. had been C. have been D. has been
8. Many cities cannot easily create more parks because most land has already _________ for
buildings, roads, parking lots, and other essential parts of the urban environment.
A. being used B. been used C. using D. getting used
9. Wise families accept the __________, and support those who have different ways of thinking.
A. same B. differences C. similarities D. agreements
10. Unfortunately the new system didn’t _________ our expectations.
A. catch up with B. bring about C. come across D. come up to
IV. Give the correct form of the word in CAPITALS to complete each of the following sentences.
1. There has been a _______________ increase in high-rise buildings over the last five CONSIDER
years. EXHIBIT
2. We really like the photo ___________________ in the school’s 70th anniversary.
3. Nowadays it is easy to get the __________________ areas by tram. SUBURB
4. Our country became totally ___________________ in 1975 after decades of fighting for DEPEND
freedom.
5. We have lived in an __________________ family for over twenty years. EXTENSION
6. The number of private cars on the roads has increased_____________since 2010. DRAMATIC
7. All of us were _____________ to hear that he had passed the driving test at the fourth RELIFE
attempt.
8. In my opinion, a good doctor is always __________________ to his patients. SYMPATHY
9. We are proud that our country has become one of the world largest rice______________. EXPORT
10. These are the most _________________ shoes I have ever worn. I like them very much. COMFORT
V. Find and correct the mistake.
1. My sister had worked in the bank for five years before she had been sent to Da Nang.
A BC D
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2. Tom said that he had been very excited visiting Ha Long Bay for the first time in 2005.
AB C D
3. The country has significant changed since we came here in 2007.
AB CD
4. All of us are astonished that life in the countryside to improve a lot.
AB C D
5. By the time she left the shop, she spent all of her money on clothes.
AB C D
VI. Match the first half of the sentences in column A with the second half in column B.
Column A Column B
1. The foreign tourists were surprised that A. to follow the instructions carefully.
_______. B. their daughter had won the first prize in the piano
2. It was stupid of you _______. competition.
3. My grandmother is afraid _______ C. to speak English with the foreigners.
4. It is important for all of us _______. D. to go into the lift alone.
5. We are sorry that _______. E. there were many motorbikes on roads in Viet
6. The students were confident _______. Nam.
7. It was kind of them _______. F. to use a long stick to get some fruits.
8. The parents were very pleased that __. G. to cross the road without looking left and right.
9. It was very clever of him _______. H. there will be power cut tomorrow afternoon.
10. It is not easy for you ________. I. to find a parking space in the city centre.
J. to show us the way to the train station.
VII. Give the correct tense of the verb to complete each sentence.
1. When the waiter finally (come back) ___________________ with the food, the guests (already/
leave) ___________________ the restaurant.
2. I cannot see Mr. Khoa although he (just park) ____________________ in front of the supermarket.
3. The Smiths (spend) ___________________ two days in Ha Noi before they (travel)
___________________ to Sa Pa last week.
4. His bicycle wasn't there because someone (take) ___________________ it without asking .
5. My brother (not call) ___________________ us since he (move) ____________________ to Ho
Chi Minh City last month.
6. Why (your father/ lock) ___________________ all the windows before he went to bed?
7. Tom (break) ___________________ his leg after he (fall) ___________________ off the rock.
8. Nam (not know) ___________________ who the man was. He (not see) ___________________
him before.
9. Ow! You (paint) _____________________ the kitchen. I like the colour.
10. My uncle (visit) _____________________ over 20 countries by the time he was 30 years old.
VIII. Choose the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of
following sentences.
1.We have to balance the risks of the new strategy against the possible benefits.
A. keep steady B. stay away C. work out D. compare
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2. The most striking technological success in the twentieth century is probably the computer
revolution.
A. productive B. dangerous C. prominent D. recent
3. People are busy buying gifts, cleaning and decorating the house and cooking traditional foods to
welcome Tet holiday now.
A. favorite B. important C. customary D. national
IX. Choose the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of
following sentences.
1.Computers are recent accomplishments in our time.
A. achievements B. failures C. deeds D. inventions
2. There have been significant changes in women’s lives since the women’s liberation movement.
A. unimportant B. controlled C. political D. disagreeable
3. The change in population distribution was barely noticeable to the demographers conducting the
study.
A. often B. always C. never D. softly
C. READING
X. Complete the passage with words from the box.
considerably altogether rush between flows edge
facilities improve
In 2009, the City of Hanoi inaugurated a new bus interchange on the (1) of the city
densest and busiest neighbourhood. This new bus interchange demonstrates how small-scale but finely
designed interventions can substantially (2) transportation quality in Hanoi.
The new bus interchange is efficiently handling a large volume of bus flow and has (3) __________
improved inter-modality in the area. The new facility can handle nearly 300 buses per hour at (4)
_______ hour and over 3,500 passengers a day. It includes waiting platforms for users, stopping
zones and dedicated bus right-of-way lanes, nearby taxi and park-and-drive (5) for
motorbikes and a quick connection to the Long Bien train station, providing inter-regional rail links.
(6) , these improvements have significantly facilitated the redistribution of passenger (7)
into the central and historic quarters of the capital and to suburban areas and eased
conflicts (8) users.
XI. Choose the correct answers to complete the passage.
Like other big cities in Asia, Ha Not began to (1)___________ the tram system in the early
1900s. A few years later, due to its cheap fares and convenience, this system rapidly became one of
the most popular (2)________ of transport. There were five tram routes with Hoan Kiem Lake as a
central station for residents to get (3) _________ the city and to the suburban areas. However,
because of the population boom and the urgent demand for upgrading the more modern road system,
the rail tracks were (4)________ removed and completely disappeared in 1990.
These days, the fact that the population of the capital has risen tremendously results
(5__________ a dramatic increase in the number of vehicles on the roads. To meet the increasing
travel demands and reduce traffic congestion, the first 13-kilometre skytrain system, connecting Cat
Linh and Ha Dong is (6) ______________ and it is expected to be completed by 2018. Each
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four-compartment skytrain with the length of approximately 80 metres and the height of about 3.8
metres has a (7) ________ of 1,362 passengers. Additionally, a new rail system including over eight
kilometres of skytrain rail and four kilometres of subway rail, (8)__________links Ha Noi Central
Station to Nhon, also has being built recently. The capacity of each skytrain in this efficient high-
speed rail system is roughly 1,200 passengers.
1. A. discover B. improve C. operate D. install
2. A. ways B. systems C. spaces D. means
3. A. around B. over C. by D. ahead
4. A. occasionally B. gradually C. regularly D. eventually
5. A. on B. at C. in D. with
6. A. pressed B. launched C. produced D. announced
7. A. ability B. position C. consistency D. capacity
8. A. which B. what C. whose D. where
XII. Read the passage and write T (true( or F (false) for the following statements.
Teachers enjoy much respect and prestige in the Vietnamese society. In some countries, teachers
have the same social status as their students and as other teachers, even those of richer knowledge and
more titles. In other words, in those countries, teachers are only facilitators of students, assisting
students in establishing their own way of learning. However, in Viet Nam, for thousand years, teachers
have been considered as fathers and mothers of students. Their responsibility is not only confined to
the mission of knowledge transmitters but also moral guiders. Students often regard teachers as
authorities who embody knowledge, and with such high social status, teachers find it hard to
communicate with students as friends. Students, similarly, out of respect and nervousness, sometimes
fear to establish a good relationship with teachers. Yet, in today world, teachers are inclined to come
down from their authoritative position to communicate with their students. Therefore, student-teacher
relationship is not restricted to respect and admiration but gradually turns to friendliness and
accessibility. Annually, Vietnamese Teacher's Day, which falls on November 20th is a special
occasion that Vietnamese students could show their deep gratitude for their teachers through their
good academic performance, colorful flowers, and best wishes.
Statements: True False
1. In some countries, teachers have the same social status as their students. _____ _____
2. In Viet Nam, teachers have been considered as fathers and mothers of students. _____ _____
3. Their responsibility is confined to the mission of knowledge transmitters. _____ _____
4. Student-teacher relationship is restricted to respect and admiration. _____ _____
5. Vietnamese Teacher's Day, which falls on November 20th is a special occasion. _____ _____
XIII. Fill each blank with a suitable word to complete the passage.
Today cities are bigger and noisier than cities from the past. They are also more polluted and much
(1) ________________ because more population lives in them. Cities are less relaxed and less friendly
(2) ________________ before. Everything has changed not only in cities. In the past, people (3)
________________ hand-written letters to their friends.
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Today we use computers or laptops (4) ________________ writing or sending e-mails. In fact,
computers are much more used than some years ago. They are also less (5) ________________ to buy
and easier to use.
One of the games children used to (6) ________________ was horseshoes. Today, they play much
more sophisticated and complex games (7) ________________ as Play Station 3. So games are
funnier and more expensive than yesterday games (8) ________________ to most children.
The way we cook has changed, too. In the past, we used to cook on a stove. Today, food (9)
______________ cooked in a microwave oven. Food is also cheaper and more delicious. So some
things are (10) ________________ than before and some things are worse than before.
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XIV. Choose the best correct answer for each question.
1. It was happy for me to receive your gift.
A. I was happy to receive your gift.
B. I was happy that I have received your gift.
C. It was my happiness for receiving your gift.
D. It was my happiness to receiving your gift.
2. Learning a foreign language is so interesting.
A. It is so intested for me to learn a foreign language.
B. It is so interesting in learning a foreign language.
C. It is so interested in learning a foreign language.
D. It is so interesting to learn a foreign language.
3. George sold all his furniture. Then he moved to Japan.
A. Before he moved to Japan, George had sold all his furniture.
B. Before George moved to Japan, he had sold his furniture.
C. After selling all his furniture, George had moved to Japan.
D. After having sold all his furniture, he moved to Japan.
4. He should wear a helmet when riding a motorbike because it is safe for him.
A. It is safe that he wear a helmet when riding a motorbike.
B. Wearing a helmet when riding a motorbike is his safety.
C. Wearing a helmet when he riding a motorbike is safe to do.
D. It is safe for him to wear a helmet when he rides a motorbike.
5. I saved the document. Then the power went off suddenly.
A. I had saved the document before the power went off suddenly.
B. I saved the document after the power had gone off suddenly.
C. The power had gone off suddenly before I saved the document.
D. The power went off suddenly after I saved the document.
6. Alex had successfully passed the final interview. He was relieved about that.
A. Alex was relieved to pass the final interview successfully.
B. Alex was relieved that he had successfully passed the final interview.
C. Alex was relieved having successfully passed the final interview.
D. Alex was relieved about passing the final interview successfully.
7. Sue has offered to repaint the room with me this weekend.
A. It is kind of Sue to offer to repaint the room with me this weekend.
B. It is kind to offer to repaint the room with Sue this weekend.
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C. It is kind to Sue for offering repaint the room with me this weekend.
D. It is kind of Sue to offering repaint the room with me this weekend.
8. It was confident of him to say that everything would go as planned.
A. He was confident of saying that everything would go as planned.
B. He was confident to say that everything would go as planned.
C. He was confident that everything would go as be planned.
D. He was confident to say that everything would go as be planned.
9. Visitors are surprised to know that New Year occurs in Congo Kinshasa every 50 years.
A. It is surprised for visitors to know that New Year occurs in Congo Kinshasa every 50 years.
B. It is surprising for visitors to know that New Year occurs in Congo Kinshasa every 50 years.
C. It is surprising for visitors to know The New Year Festival in Congo Kinshasa.
D. It is surprised for visitors to know about The New Year Festival in Congo Kinshasa.
10. Everyone was glad when people in flooded areas had been taken to safe shelters.
A. Everyone was glad to know that people in flooded areas had been taken to safe shelters.
B. Everyone was glad to know people in flooded areas had taken to safe shelters.
C. It was glad for everyone when people in flooded areas had been taken to safe shelters.
D. It was glad for everyone to know that people in flooded areas had taken to safe shelters.
XV. The second sentence in each pair so that it has the similar meaning to the first one.
1. Lan went to school after saying goodbye to her parents.
After Lan ____________________________________________________________________.
2. He was so brave that he ran after the robber to get the bag back.
He was _______________________________________________________________________.
3. The number of Vietnamese students studying overseas has increased considerably.
There has ____________________________________________________________________.
4. I am interested to know that he is going to invest in Vietnam.
It is _________________________________________________________________________.
5. There will be a lot of difficulties in persuading them to leave early.
It will be very ________________________________________________________________.
6. Latin was an international language.
Latin used ___________________________________________________________________.
7. “Why don’t you ask your teacher yourself?” I said to Lan.
I suggested __________________________________________________________________.
8. The opening of the new stadium was postponed for a week. (put off)
_____________________________________________________________________________.
XVI. Write full sentences to make a passage using guided words.
1. Children’s/ education/ be/ change/ rapidly/ today.
_______________________________________________________________________________.
2. In/ past/ teachers/ make/ students/ sit/ still/ hours.
_______________________________________________________________________________.
3. They/ make/ children/ memory/ all/ sort/ things.
_______________________________________________________________________________.
4. Children/ have/ listen/ and/ write down/ all words/ teachers/ read/ notebooks.
_______________________________________________________________________________.
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5. In other words/ children/ have/ go on/ repeat/ things/ until/ they/ know/ them/ heart.
_______________________________________________________________________________.
6. Today/ many teachers/ wonder/ if/ it/ possible/ make/ children/ learn/ at all.
_______________________________________________________________________________.
7. They/ say/ you/ can/ only/ help/ them/ know/ how/ learn
_______________________________________________________________________________.
8. They/ say/ you/ must/ let/ children/ learn/ and/ discover/ things/ their/ understand/ themselves
_______________________________________________________________________________.
UNIT 6: VIETNAM – THEN AND NOW
WORKSHEET 2: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
I. Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences.
1. He is ________ that people in Asian culture are expected to serve their family’s interests before
their own’s.
A. surprising B. surprised C. so surprised D. to surprise
2. ___________, children do not keep any secrets from their parents as most information is shared
within the family.
A. Tradition B. Traditionally C. Traditional D. Traditions
3. A ___________ is a bridge that carries one road over another one.
A. flyover B. underpass C. elevated walkway D. tunnel
4. Her husband is so ___________. He understands and cares about her problems.
A. cooperative B. obedient C. sympathetic D. tolerant
5. Life in the country side has changed ________. Thatched houses are being replaced with brick ones.
A. considerably B. differently C. comfortably D. importantly
6. The Imperial Citadal of Thang Long is a __________ that consists of royal palaces and monuments.
A. complex B. structure C. setting D. measure
7. Last Wednesday witnessed a_________ drop in raw oil price.
A. low B. high C. sharp D. anually
8. A lot of _________ were built to solve the traffic jam problem at intersections.
A. trams B. flyovers C. sky trains D. tunnels
9. Survey findings _________ that the current family remains an important production unit of society.
A. express B. show C. explain D. record
10. The photos by a British diplomat capture the _________ of old bicycles crowded electric trams,
the queue to buy goods and lines of barrels waiting to collect water in the 1980s.
A. minds B. thinking C. ideas D. images
11. The tram’s clanging sounds have gone deep into the _________ of Hanoians.
A. minds and souls B. hearts and minds
C. hearts and bodies D. bodies and spirits
12. It’s ___________ that you should follow a regular training program.
A. pleasant B. confident C. conscious D. essential
13. Giving lucky money to children and the elderly is one of the most common _________ during the
Lunar New Year.
A. behaviors B. habits C. events D. practices
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14. There has been a ___________ increase in the number of foreign tourists in Vietnam.
A. signified B. significance C. significant D. significantly
15. The city has an exceptionally rich ___________ of historic buildings.
A. heritage B. tradition C. custom D. culture
16. He has said he will fire editorial employees without regard to ___________.
A. seniority B. generation C. tradition D. behavior
17. The very first metro is being built to __________ the travel demands of Saigonese.
A. solve B. make C. see D. meet
18. In many big cities, people have to __________ up with noise, overcrowding and bad air.
A. face B. put C. catch D. keep
19. Children in large families learn how to get __________ with other people.
A. across B. through C. along D. away
20. When I was young, I used to go ____________ and play can-fighting with my cronies.
A. underpass B. trenched C. bare-footed D. rickshaws
II. 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.
1. Aquatic sports have long been acknowledged as excellent ways to take physical exercise.
A. reduced B. encouraged C. recognized D. practiced
2. I received housing benefit when I was unemployed.
A. out of work B. out of fashion C. out of order D. out of practice
3. How many countries took part in the last SEA Games?
A. succeeded B. hosted C. participated D. performed
4. He insisted on listening to the entire story.
A. part B. funny C. whole D. interesting
5. The music is what makes the movies so memorable.
A. incredible B. unforgettable C. eventful D. remarkable
6. The first weeds and grasses that appear on a bare field, for example, change the environment by
shielding the soil from the direct sunlight.
A. protecting B. hiding C. exposing D. changing
7. He was asked to account for his presence at the scene of crime.
A. complain B. exchange C. explain D. arrange
8. In 1985, The Coca Cola company altered the secret formula of the drink’s ingredients.
A. proposed B. modified C. restored D. enriched
9. There are a lot of defects in the machine.
A. interest B. acquisitions C. treatments D. imperfections
10. The school has very strict rules about the dress code.
A. delicate B. firm C. vulnerable D. soft
III. 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.
1. Your experience with oil well fires will be invaluable to the company in case of trouble.
A. important B. precious C. priceless D. worthless
2. Ignoring the danger to himself, Freddie dived into the river to save the puppy.
A. Neglecting B. Overlooking C. Watching D. Noticing
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3. Any student who neglects his or her homework is unlikely to do well at school.
A. puts off B. attends to C. looks for D. fills in
4. She is a very generous old woman. She has given most of her wealth to a charity organization.
A. mean B. amicable C. kind D. hospitable
5. People sometimes choose partners who compensate for their own shortcomings.
A. disadvantages B. benefits C. flaws D. strengths
6. I can’t stand people who treat animal cruelly.
A. gently B. cleverly C. reasonably D. brutally
7. The shop assistants have to break off the conversation to serve a customer.
A. interrupt B. continue C. hurry D. begin
8. Some animals make identical sounds when they sense danger. Thus, they appear to be
communicating with each other.
A. frightening B. similar C. different D. loud
9. Computer criminals try to cover up their crimes to avoid punishment.
A. leave B. hide C. report D. reveal
10. Certain courses are compulsory; others are optional.
A. voluntary B. free C. pressure D. mandatory
IV. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of following questions.
1. It is important ___________ residents for their views on public transport.
A. asking B. to asking C. to ask D. ask
2. Eileen Collins became the commander because she _________ as a space pilot.
A. had already flown B. was flying
C. has already flown D. has been flying
3. He was confident _________.
A. that his proposal for a new high-speed railway would be accepted
B. to accept his proposal for a new high-speed railway
C. for his proposal for a new high-speed railway to be accepted
D. that it is proposed to accept a new high-speed railway
4. When Columbus’ ships _________ land on 12 October 1492, he thought he was in India, but the
ships _________ in America instead.
A. had finally reached/ actually arrived B. finally reached/ had actually arrived
C. finally reached/ actually arrived D. had finally reached/ had actually arrived
5. Vietnamese prefer riding motorbikes _________ walking to work.
A. to B. of C. than D. rather than
6. It is hard _________ us to persuade him to believe what we said.
A. to B. of C. for D. with
7. It was unprofessional _________ casual clothes to the international conference.
A. of her to wear B. for hear wearing
C. for her to wear D. of her wear
8. My dad was glad ___________ his best friends again after 20 years.
A. meet B. meeting C. of meeting D. to meet
9. _________ ease traffic congestion, it is necessary to promote the development of public transport.
A. Because of B. Despite C. In order to D. Since
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10. I think life today is _________ comfortable than it was in the past.
A. about as B. a lot more C. more and more D. the more
11. Before 1975 in South Vietnam, there ________ 3 state universities built in cities of Hue, Saigon,
Can Tho.
A. were B. would be C. was D. used to be
12. Many workers wish that they _________ labour contracts with the companies.
A. were signing B. sign C. signed D. were signed
13. On arrival at home I (find) _________ that she just (leave) _________ just a few minutes before.
A. had found B. have found - have just left
C. found - had just left D. found - left
14. We wish that smart boards _________ in our school.
A. was installed B. would install C. had installed D. were installed
15. After people had asked for scholars’ handwriting, they _________ them up during the Tet festival.
A. had hung B. hang C. hung D. hanged
16. The life at that time was very difficult _________ every family tried to by a branch of peach
blossoms to display on the Lunar New Year Festival.
A. despite B. although C. but D. so
17. We suggest that the authorities _________ street children from following foreign tourists in the
down town.
A. should stop B. will stop C. stopped D. would stop
18. After they _________ their breakfast, they _________ shopping yesterday.
A. have - go B. had had - go C. had - had gone D. had had – went
19. The doctor suggested I ___________ more exercise to keep my blood pressure down.
A. do B. to do C. doing D. could do
20. In the 17th century, the Viet people __________ the temple tower, calling it Thien Y Thanh Mau
tower.
A. got into B. took over C. looked after D. put up
UNIT 6: VIETNAM: THEN AND NOW
PRACTICE TEST UNIT 6
I. MULTIPLE CHOICE
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part
different from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1: A. tolerant B. complicate C. exporter D. monument
Question 2: A. astonished B. annoyed C. surprised D. amazed
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 3: A. sandal B. rubber C. tunnel D. export
Question 4: A. noticeable B. industrial C. indicator D. tolerantly
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.
Question 5: My aunt-in-law is so kind to borrow a hand in my life.
A. aunt – in - law B. kind C. borrow D. in
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Question 6: I have used my bike since three years before it broke down.
A. have B. used C. since D. down
D. trenches
Question 7: My grandparents’ house is surrounding with trenches.
A. grandparents’ B. surrounding C. with
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 8: More and more high-rise _____________ have been built recently.
A. buildings B. railways C. bridges D. constructions
Question 9: _____________ don’t like the new elevated walkway although it brings safety and
convenience for them.
A. Drivers B. Policemen C. Wanderers D. Pedestrians
Question 10: _____________ facilities and equipments make our life more comfortable.
A. Out of date B. Interesting C. Modern D. Fashionable
Question 11: It is brave_____________ Khang to come into the abandoned house alone at night.
A. of B. for C. towards D. to
Question 12: Liz was unhappy because her dad was _______ busy _______ her to the art exhibition.
A. so/ that takes B. too/ to take
C. so/ that not to take D. too/ not to take
Question 13: Ho Chi Minh City has to improve its road system to meet the increasing travel ______.
A. demands B. demanding C. demand D. demanded
Question 14: Our parents had to live in __________ conditions without modern facilities for living.
A. lucky B. exciting C. poor D. frightening
Question 15: I live in an ___________ family with my grandparents, my parents, my unmarried aunt
and my sisters.
A. extending B. extend C. extendible D. extended
Question 16: My grandmother ___________ that she _____________ in this city for about 60 years.
A. said/ has lived B. says/ had been living
C. said/ had been living D. said/ has been living
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete
each of the following exchanges.
Question 17: Two students are talking about traffic.
Student A: “_______________”
Student B: “But it’s safer for you to go on busy roads.”
A. It’s not a great idea to pass across this road.
B. Our city has changed considerably over the last ten years.
C. I really don’t like the new elevated walkway. It doesn’t look “green” at all.
D. There are a lot of vehicles on the road now.
Question 18: Two students are talking about houses in the past.
Stuent A: “Have you ever seen a thatched house?”
Student B: “________________”
A. Yes. I can’t imagine how people can live there. B. No. My house has four floors.
C. Is it near the bus stations? D. What a lovely house!
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Mark 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.
Question 19: It’s fascinating to see how the school used to look.
A. interesting B. believable C. boring D. amusing
Question 20: Some of the wooden window frames are missing now.
A. found B. lost C. appeared D. kept
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to
the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 21: I can’t imagine how those students could study in such poor conditions!
A. good B. bad C. miserable D. low - quality
Question 22: Things have improved considerably now.
A. significantly B. insignificantly C. a lot D. sharply
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct word and phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
(23) _______________ western society, different generations of a family in Asia tend to live together
under one roof. Living in an (24) _________________ family can be challenging at times. Privacy is a
huge concern. It’s tough to maintain your privacy when you’re sharing common space (25)
________________ five or six other people. It also doesn’t help that old generation and the younger
one have different views towards what should or should be private. (26) _____________ people living
together means more conflicts. The sources of these conflicts can be trivial or significant. Family
members can argue about what channel to watch or how to best raise a child. Even though conflicts
are unavoidable in most families, the generation gap in extended families (27) _____________ these
conflicts harder to resolve.
Question 23: A. Similar B. Unlike C. Different D. Not like
Question 24: A. extended B. extending C. extend D. extensible
Question 25: A. for B. with C. in D. to
Question 26: A. Less B. The most C. The least D. More
Question 27: A. made B. was made C. makes D. will make
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to the following questions.
It has been 15 years since I left my hometown, Vung Tau, to study and live in Ho Chi Minh City. A
lot has changed in those 15 years. I don’t recognize the neighborhood I used to live in anymore. The
house I grew up in is now a hotel. The nearby area is more populated; moreover, multistorey houses
and buildings have replaced all the empty fields. A lot of new families have moved in, only a handful
of my old neighbors still live here. The beach behind my former house, where I used to hang out after
school, was bought by a local wealthy businessman. Some folk I talked to said he was planning to
build a resort there. Better roads were built in order to accommodate all construction trucks going in
and out of the area. It’s nice to see things have changed for the better, but at the same time I selfishly
wish is hadn’t.
Question 28: How long has the writer left his or her hometown?
A. 15 years. B. 16 years C. 17 years D. 18 years
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Question 29: How has the nearby area changed during 15 years?
A. It is more polluted; moreover, multistorey houses and buildings have replaced all the empty fields.
B. It is more populated; moreover, multistorey houses and buildings have been replaced by the empty
fields.
C. It is more polluted; moreover, multistorey houses and buildings have been replaced by the empty
fields.
D. It is more populated; moreover, multistorey houses and buildings have replaced all the empty
fields.
Question 30: How is the beach behind the writer’s former house when he or she comes back the
hometown?
A. It was more crowded.
B. It became more dirty because of a local wealthy businessman.
C. It was bought by a local wealthy businessman.
D. It no longer belonged to the local wealthy businessman.
Question 31: Why were better roads built?
A. To accommodate all public transport going in and out of the area.
B. To accommodate all private cars going in and out of the area.
C. To accommodate all construction trucks going in and out of the area.
D. To accommodate all international transport from going in and out of the area.
Question 32: How does the writer feel about the change?
A. It’s uncomfortable for him/ her to see things have changed for the better, but at the same time he or
she selfishly wishes it hadn’t.
B. It’s nice for him/ her to see things have changed for the better, but at the same time he or she
selfishly wishes it hadn’t.
C. It’s unbelievable for him/ her to see things have changed for the better, but at the same time he or
she selfishly wishes it hadn’t.
D. It’s uncomfortable for him/ her to see things have changed for the better, but at the same time he or
she selfishly wishes it had.
II. WRITING
Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning with the
given words.
Question 33: It isn’t necessary for you to let her know the news.
You _________________________________________________________________________.
Question 34: He will be angry if you don’t leave him alone.
Unless _______________________________________________________________________.
Question 35: It’s a pity I didn’t learn Chinese earlier.
I wish _______________________________________________________________________.
Question 36: We will have a holiday that lasts for three days.
We will ______________________________________________________________________.
Combine the sentences into a new one using the given words in brackets. Do NOT change the given
words in any ways.
Question 37: He’s fed up with the work. He tried to finish it. (but)
_____________________________________________________________________________.
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Question 38: My brother kept asking me. He wanted to know my study result. (about)
_____________________________________________________________________________.
Question 39: The water is too hot. He waits until it’s cool to drink. (so)
_____________________________________________________________________________.
Question 40: I didn’t follow my mother’s advice. I regret now. (wish)
_____________________________________________________________________________.
PRACTICE TEST 1
I. MULTIPLE CHOICE
Circle 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. satellite B. diploma C.highlight D. impolite
Question 2: A. watched B. booked C. stopped D. worried
Circle 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: A. competitive B. immediate C. infinitive D. opportunity
Question 4: A. pencil B. raincoat C. arrive D. notebook
Circle A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following
questions.
Question 5: How many leisure time do the people in Viet Nam have on an average day?
A. How many B. do C. in D. an average day
Question 6: Mai enjoys to make crafts, especially cloth dolls.
A. enjoys B. to make C. especially D. dolls
Question 7: For many ethnic groups in the mountains, the horse is still the more convenient means of
transport.
A. ethnic groups B. the horse C. the more D. means of transport
Circle A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 8: What ______________ if you ______________ the Earth Hour Goodwill Ambassador?
A. would you do/ were B. would you do/ was
C. did you do/ would be D. did you do/ were
Question 9: By the time I went to Nick’s house, his party ______________
A. has already started B. already started
C. had already started D. was already starting
Question 10: You’ll recognize Jenny when you see her. She ______________a red hat.
A. wears B. is wearing C. will wear D. will be wearing
Question 11: A big fair______________to raise funds for the earthquake victims now.
A. organized B. was organized C. is organized D. is being organized
Question 12: Lan said she______________her driving test the next day.
A. is taking B. would take C. will take D. takes
Question 13: We advised Sue______________a lot of money on clothes.
A. not to spend B. would spent C. would not spent D. spending
Question 14: It’s difficult to find ______________at busy times in this town.
A. accommodate B. accommodation C. accommodating D. accommodated
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Question 15: Craft villages are becoming popular in Viet Nam.
A. tour attractiveness B. physical attraction
C. tourism attractions D. tourist attractions
Question 16: Craftsmen have to the domestic and international markets so that they
needn’t depend on the middlemen for their sales.
A. find out B. find out about C. find D. find about
Circle A, B, C or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following
exchanges.
Question 17: Marie and Phil are talking about Phil’s new house.
Marie: “What a lovely house you have!” - Phil : “______________"
A. No problem. B. Thank you. Hope you will drop in.
C. I think so. D. Of course not, it’s not costly.
Question 18: Duong feels depressed about her exam.
Duong : “My first English test was not as good as I expected.” - Thomas “___________.”
A. Good Heavens ! B. That’s brilliant enough !
C. It’s okay, don’t worry D. Never mind, better job next time !
Circle 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 19: Every house in the street has been demolished.
A. exploded B. turn up C. removed D. turn down
Question 20: The air is naturally contaminated by foreign matter such as plant pollens and dust.
A. polluted B. occupied C. filled D. concentrated
Circle 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 21: The company is very successful in releasing a new customer driven product, which
contain no artificial colors.
A. artful B. false C. factitious D. natural
Question 22: “The English test was a piece of cake.”
A. difficult B. easy C. extreme D. confusing
Read the following passage and circle A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word and phrase that best
fits each of the numbered blanks.
Computers are helpful (23)___________many ways. First, they are fast. They can work with
information even more quickly than a person. Second, computers can work with a lot of information at
the same time. Third, they can (24) ___________information for a long time. They do not forget
things that the common people do. (25) ___________, computers are almost always correct. They are
not perfect, but they usually do not make mistakes.
Recently, it is important (26) ___________about computers. There are a number of things to
learn. Some companies have classes at work. In addition, most universities offer day and night courses
in Computer Science. Another way to learn is from a book, or from a friend. After a few hours of
practice, you can (27) ___________with computers. You may not be an expert, but you can have fun.
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Question 23: A. in B. on C. at D. over
Question 24: A. hold B. carry C. stay D. keep
Question 25: A. however B. Moreover C. Therefore D. Nevertheless
Question 26: A. know B. knowing C. to know D. knew
Question 27: A. use B. make C. work D. take
Read the following passage and circle A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to the following
questions.
In the Mekong Delta, Long Dinh village of Tien Giang province is famous for its traditional craft
of weaving flowered mats. The mat’s high quality makes them popular domestically, and they are also
exported to markets worldwide including Korea, Japan and America.
In spite of its well-established reputation for this traditional craft, mat weaving only started here
some 50 years ago. It was first introduced by immigrants from Kim Son, a famous mat weaving
village in the northern province of Ninh Binh. However, the technique of weaving sedge mats in Long
Dinh, as compared with other places in the South, is somewhat different. Long Dinh branded mats are
thicker and have more attractive colours and patterns.
Weaving sedge mats is similar to growing rice. Long Dinh mat production mainly occurs during
the dry season, from January to April. Weavers have to work their hardest in May and June, otherwise,
when the rainy season starts in July, they will have to put off finishing their products till the next dry
season. No matter how much work it requires, Long Dinh mat producers stick with this occupation, as
it brings a higher income than growing rice.
This trade provides employment for thousands of local labourers. At present, nearly 1,000
households in Long Dinh village live on weaving mats. To better meet market demands, Long Dinh
mat weavers have created more products in addition to the traditional sedge mats. Particularly, they
are producing a new type of mat made from the dried stalks of water hyacinth, a common material in
the Mekong Delta.
Question 28: In order to meet market demands, artisans in Long Dinh ________ .
A. try to produce various types of products B. stop producing the traditional sedge
mats
C. produce new products from rare material D. for thousands of local labourers
Question 29: We can infer from the sentence “Weaving sedge mats is similar to growing rice”
that____________.
A. both bring similar income B. both occur at the same time
C. both depend on weather conditions D. both occur on the same land
Question 30: Despite difficulties, people in Long Dinh try to follow the craft because _________.
A. they can make the techniques of weaving different
B. they can earn more money than growing rice
C. they can have jobs in the rainy months
D. they can go to Korea, Japan and America
Question 31: We can infer from the passage that .
A. the craft contributes much to the village economy
B. most of the households in Long Dinh village live on weaving mats
C. the new technique makes labourers work in the dry season
D. Long Dinh mat production is only well-known in foreign markets
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Question 32: All of the following are true about the craft in Long Dinh EXCEPT that____________.
A. the techniques are a little bit different from those in other regions
B. the mats have more attractive colours and designs
C. it has the origin from Kim Son, Ninh Binh
D. it has had the reputation for more than 50 years
II. WRITING
Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning with the
given words.
Question 33: The students will hold a meeting before the Teacher's Day.
A meeting_______________________________________________________________________.
Question 34: Her father said to her, “You can go to the movie with your friends.”
Her father told___________________________________________________________________.
Question 35: Tom is the best football player in this team.
No one__________________________________________________________________________.
Question 36: I’ll read this leaflet to see what activities are organized at this attraction.
I’ll look_________________________________________________________________________.
Combine the sentences into a new one using the given words in brackets. Do NOT change the given
words in any ways.
Question 37: This is called a Chuong conical hat. It was made in Chuong Village. (Because)
_______________________________________________________________________________.
Question 38: It rained heavily. We went to school. (Despite)
_______________________________________________________________________________.
Question 39: You learn harder or you will fail the exam. (If)
_______________________________________________________________________________.
Question 40: Mr. Long is very skillful artisan. He can create a lot of good craft products. (enough)
_______________________________________________________________________________.
PRACTICE TEST 2
I. MULTIPLE CHOICE
Circle A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part different from the other three in
pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1: A. delighted B. decision C. advice D. helpline
Question 2: A. promoted B. promised C. dropped D. booked
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Circle 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: A. express B. expert C. consult D. behave
Question 4: A. confident B. graduate C. medicine D. encourage
Circle A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following
questions.
Question 5: The Jacksons live in a fascinated neighborhood.
A. The B. live C. fascinated D. neighborhood
Question 6: I wish my parents could put themselves on my shoes
A. wish B. parents C. could D. on
Question 7: You must know when giving sincere advice to your friends.
A. must B. giving C. advice D. friends
Circle A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 8: They________________ in the park when it ________________ to rain.
A. walked / was starting C. was walking / started
B. were walking / was starting D. were walking / started
Question 9: Would you mind________________ me a newspaper?
A. buying B. to buy C. buy D. bought
Question 10: Although he is 35 years old, he is dependent________________his parents.
A. on B. after C. from D. with
Question 11: Eating from________________ is a popular habit of people in big cities in Viet Nam.
A. street vendors B. libraries C. canteens D. shops
Question 12: The student was shy at the beginning, but then he ________________ well with
everyone.
A. got over B. went on C. got on D. cheered up
Question 13: If you study hard and you feel tired, you had better take a rest and ________________
for some minutes.
A. encourage B. relax C. advise D. emphathise
Question 14: Lan’s father ________________teach Literature at a high school, but now he has
retired.
A. was used to B. used to C. is used to D. use to
Question 15: It was cold and wet, ________________Paul went to the beach.
A. because B. although C. therefore D. but
Question 16: China is ________________the most populated country in the world.
A. by far B. far C. farther D. farthest
Circle A, B, C or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following
exchanges.
Question 17: Student A and student B are talking about a picture.
Student A: “What’s a beautiful painting!” Student B: “_______________________”
A. You’re welcome. C. I bought it in a souvenir shop.
B. I don’t mind if you say that. D. I’m glad to tell you so
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Question 18: Student A and student B are talking about the traffic problem.
Student A: “I don’t want to go out this evening. The traffic is so terrible.”
Student B: “________________________”
A. Yeah! You can go there by bike.
B. Yeah! More and more people move to a big city nowadays.
C. Yeah! I’m so tired of getting stuck in the traffic jams.
D. You should learn how to control your negative emotions.
Circle 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 19: Sydney’s natural features include Sydney Harbor, the Royal N, national Park, and
Bondi beach.
A. attractions B. places C. famous D. ancient
Question 20: Do you think that the various crafts remind people of a specific region?
A. An unusual place B. a beautiful place
C. a famous place D. a particular place
Circle 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 21: Her parents always expect her to get good grades and she doesn’t want to disappoint
them.
A. make them happy C. make them sad
B. make them disappointed D. make them unhappy
Question 22: She has been fully booked for the weekend with her Maths class, English class, Judo
class.
A. had a lot of plans C. had no plans
B. been busy D. been really busy
Read the following passage and circle A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word and phrase that best
fits each of the numbered blanks.
The history of Australia begins here. In 1788 Captain Arthur Philips (23) _________ in
Sydney with 11 ships and 1624 passengers from Britain (including 770 prisoners). Today there are
about 3.6 million people (24) _________ Sydney. It is the biggest city in Australia, the busiest port in
the South Pacific and one of the most beautiful cities in the world. In Sydney, the buildings (25)
_________ higher, the colors are brighter and the nightlife is more exciting.
There are over 20 excellent beaches close to Sydney and its warm climate and cool winter have
(26) _________ it a favorite city for immigrants from overseas. There are two things that make
Sydney famous; its beautiful harbor, Sydney Harbor Bridge, (27) _________ was built in 1932 and
Sydney Opera House. It was opened in 1973.
Question 23: A. arrive B. arrival C. arriving D. arrived
Question 24: A. on B. in C. at D. with
Question 25: A. is B. was C. are D. be
Question 26: A. made B. make C. making D. to make
Question 27: A. that B. which C. who D. what
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Read the following passage and circle A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to the following
questions.
Life in the big city is fast-paced, fun and exciting. There are countless job opportunities andactivities
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. Oddly enough, you will see hundreds, if not thousands of jobs available each week,
but you still might remain unemployed, especially when the economy is down. 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. Diversity is a good
thing, but the number of people can be a bit overwhelming if you are not accustomed to it. There will
always be crowds and always be people around. Moreover, traffic can be a nightmare in the big city. It
can get so bad that it can turn you into an evil person. If you hate driving in traffic, then the big city
life is not for you. Heavy traffic also contributes to the pollution, which is one of the biggest
disadvantages of living in the city. Obviously, our health is affected most with certain diseases relating
to 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 28: 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 29: In the big city, people tend to _______ when traffic is getting heavy.
A. go crazy B. get enough time to relax
C. wait a bit longer D. slow down themselves
Question 30: While big cities have more job opportunities, it also give _______.
A. more competition for a single job B. higher salary
C. growing economic crisis D. greater chances of being unemployed
Question 31: 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 32: According to the passage, some good things of living in the city are _______.
A. excellent educational system and recreational activities
B. excellent educational system and countless job opportunities
C. countless job opportunities and activities to occupy your time
D. a lot of kinds of entertainment and shopping centers
II. WRITING
Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning with the
given words.
Question 33: The teacher has invited all the students in the class to the meeting.
All the students in the class_________________________________________________________.
Question 34: My sister said “I will take the cooking class before going to college next year.”
My sister said that________________________________________________________________.
Question 35: She can’t lift the table because she is not strong enough.
If______________________________________________________________________________.
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Question 36: Because he got up late, he didn’t arrive at the concert on time.
Because of______________________________________________________________________.
Combine the sentences into a new one using the given words in brackets. Do NOT change the given
words in any ways.
Question 37: I spoke slowly. The foreigner could understand me. (so that)
_______________________________________________________________________________.
Question 38: He worked really hard. He couldn’t earn enough money to buy a house. (In spite of)
_______________________________________________________________________________.
Question 39: No students in this school are taller than Peter. (tallest)
_______________________________________________________________________________.
Question 40: It is a pity. I can’t play the guitar. (wish)
_______________________________________________________________________________.
PRACTICE TEST 3
I. MULTIPLE CHOICE
Circle A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part different from the other three in
pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1: A. mixed B. reduced C. climbed D. finished
Question 2: A. applicant B. responsive C. financial D. breadwinner
Circle 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: A. depend B. listen C. affect D. advice
Question 4: A. develop B. construction C. discover D. introduce
Circle A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following
questions.
Question 5: Danny wishes he can speak English fluently.
A. Danny B. wishes C. can D. fluently
Question 6: We went sightsee everyday and we felt delighted with the beautiful sights.
A. sightsee B. everyday C. delighted D. sights
D. couldn’t
Question 7: His family was poor because he couldn’t go to school.
A. his B. was C. because
Circle A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 8: I wish you ___________________ your clothes all over the floor.
C. wouldn’t leave B. won’t leave C. don’t leave D. not leave
Question 9: I _________________ tennis a lot but I don’t play very often now.
B. was playing C. was used to play
C. used to play D. am used to playing
Question 10: Remember to ____________________ your shoes when you are in a Japanese house.
A. take care B. take on C. take over D. take off
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Question 11: Every nation has respect for their long – preserved _________________.
B. behaviors B. practices C. traditions D. habits
Question 12: Helen asked me ____________________ the film called “Star Wars”.
A. have I seen B. have you seen C. if I had seen D. if had I seen
Question 13: There is usually a _________________gap between the old and the young, especially
when the world is changing so fast.
A. generation B. value C. age D. position
Question 14: John appeared at the meeting __________________ my invitation.
A. because B. because of C. despite D. although
Question 15: Egypt is famous __________________ ancient pyramids.
A. to B. on C. of D. for
Question 16: Lots of fruit and vegetables will help you ________________ your cold.
A. get over B. put down C. find out D. cheer up
Circle A, B, C or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following
exchanges.
Question 17: Student A and student B are talking about subjects at school.
Student A: “I love studying science as it allows me to answer questions about natural world.”
Student B: “________________________.”
A. No, I won’t B. Yes, I like it C. neither do I D. So do I
Question 18: Student A and student B are talking about the past.
Student A: “Would you like to participate in this “Preserving the past” project?”
Student B: “________________________.”
A. Sure C. How cool
B. I wish I would D. Wow, I can’t imagine that
Circle 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 19: In some rural areas, women and girls are forced to do most of the housework.
A. invited B. encouraged C. made D contributed
Question 20: If women have to do too much housework, they cannot concentrate or work effectively.
A. learn B. distract C. focus D. ignore
Circle 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 21: In many countries, it is customary for the bride to throw her bouquet of flowers into a
crowd of well-wishers.
A. uncommon B. inadvisable C. usual D. normal
Question 22: To an American, success is the result of hard work and self-reliance.
A. devotion B. industry C. laziness D. enthusiasm
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Read the following passage and circle A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word and phrase that best
fits each of the numbered blanks.
Do you feel depressed? Do you and your brothers or sisters seem to argue all the time and you
don’t understand why? Does your brother or sister (23)_____________you or is everything around
you not what it should be?
Statistics show that there are times in every family (24)____________things just get out of control.
It’s nobody’s fault, but it’s everybody’s responsibility. At times like that, Family Helpline can help.
We care about families and we want to help you (25)_____________your family work again. Our
counsellors deal with people just like you all the time. We are not always (26)_____________, but we
do help many families to live together again in peace.
Our assistants help you to stop accusing each other of causing the problem. You all want to find a
(27)_____________, and sometimes talking to someone outside the family can make a difference. So
if you need us, call 2222-3489. We are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Question 23: A. encourage B. excite C. annoy D. accuse
Question 24: A. when B. where C. which D. why
Question 25: A. let B. assist C. make D. allow
Question 26: A. valuable B. successful C. logical D. available
Question 27: A. solution B. method C. conclusion D. result
Read the following passage and circle A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to the following
questions.
In early days no medical college took a woman student. Elizabeth Blackwell, however, was
determined to become a doctor. The young American wrote again and again to a number of medical
colleges, asking if she could be enrolled but each time the answer was NO.
Then one day, to her surprise, she got a letter from the dean of a college in Geneva, which said
YES.
At first Geneva College, like the other colleges, was not willing to enroll Elizabeth. But later the
important people of that college learned that Elizabeth’s application had the support of a famous
doctor, and they were afraid to offend that man. So the dean decided to play a trick by turning the
matter over to the student’s general meeting of the college, thinking that the students would be the last
to agree to take Elizabeth. When the male students met, most students took no interest in the matter.
Of the rest, some considered the young American’s idea interesting and some thought by having
Elizabeth they would be proud of their college training the world’s first woman doctor. Very soon the
students all agreed to accept Elizabeth.
The dean of Geneva College was of course very sorry to learn this, but seeing that he could do
nothing to keep Elizabeth out, he gave in.
Question 28: Elizabeth was surprised by the dean’s letter because it promised her to_________.
A. have free medical education C. become a student in his college
B. go to Geneva D. go to Italy
Question 29: At first Geneva College__________accepting Elizabeth.
A. did not consider C. was interested in
B. thought about D. had no objection to
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Question 30: When the male students had to consider Elizabeth’s application,_________.
A. most students were serious
B. most of the students showed no interest in the matter
C. most students took interest in the matter
D. most of the students thought it was a joke
Question 31: Some students thought if they let Elizabeth join them, she would become the first
woman doctor in__________.
A. the world B. early days C. Geneva College D. Geneva
Question 32: The dean was very sorry when he found his trick __________.
A. useful B. interesting C. successful D. worthless
II. WRITING
Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning with the
given words.
Question 33: This is the first time I have heard about the tram system in Hanoi.
I have never_____________________________________________________________________.
Question 34: “Please follow my instructions if you want to pass this module,” he said.
He told me_____________________________________________________________________.
Question 35: They have made a lot of beautiful toys from recycled plastic.
A lot of beautiful toys_____________________________________________________________.
Question 36: I’m really excited about going to the pottery workshop.
I’m looking_____________________________________________________________________.
Combine the sentences into a new one using the given words in brackets. Do NOT change the given
words in any ways.
Question 37: He wanted to apologize for his behavior. That’s why he paid for dinner. (order)
_______________________________________________________________________________.
Question 38: The film is very good. I have seen it twice. (such)
_______________________________________________________________________________.
Question 39: He no longer stays up late to play games. (used)
_______________________________________________________________________________.
Question 40: My village doesn’t have access to clean piped water. (wish)
_______________________________________________________________________________.
PRACTICE TEST 4
Circle A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part different from the other three in
pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1: A. museum B. cultural C. drum D. sculpture
Question 2: A. dials B. calls C. talks D. plays
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Circle 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: A. competition B. generation C. conical D. authenticity
Question 4: A. assure B. pressure C. figure D. leisure
Circle A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following
questions.
Question 5: It’s worth to talk to your financial adviser before making your final decision.
A. It’s B. to talk C. financial D. making
Question 6: It thought that the first temple was built at the current site in the 15th century.
A. thought B. was built C. at D. in the 15th century
Question 7: Students whose study hard during the Covid epidemic 19 will do well in my class.
A. Students B. whose C. during D. will do
Circle A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 8: _________ is a person who work at home and take care of the house and family.
A. Breadwinner B. Homemaker C. Servant D. Houseman
Question 9: When my sister _________ her homework, my brother _________ games.
A. is making - playing B. was doing - was playing
C. was ding - played D. did - was playing
Question 10: Albert Einstein, _______ was such a brilliant scientist, introduced the theory of
relativity.
A. who B. whom C. that D. whose
Question 11: I think your mother should let you ________________ your own mind.
C. to make up B. making up C. made up D. make up
Question 12: This morning I bought a newspaper and a magazine. _______ newspaper is in my bag
but I
don’t know where ________ magazine is.
A. A / a B. A / the C. The / the D. The / a
Question 13: I usually _________ my younger sisters when my parents are away on business.
A. pick up B. take care of C. look for D. take charge of
Question 14: If children don’t play sports, they ________ sleepy and tired.
A. would feel B. will feel C. would have felt D. had felt
Question 15: For those artisans, making the paintings is a career ________ it supports the life of
many generations of the family.
A. so that B. because C. because of D. although
Question 16: India is the country _______ he spent the early years of his life.
A. when B. which C. that D. where
Circle A, B, C or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following
exchanges.
Question 17: Peter: - “Haven’t you done any volunteer work before, Jen?”
John: - “__________”
A. No, not now! B. Yes. I have never done it
C. Yes. I’ve done it once D. Sure, no problem
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Question 18: Mai: “Thank you very much for coming to our wedding!”
Lan: “__________”
A. Our pleasure! Happy wedding! B. Don’t mention it. Go ahead!
C. Our pleasure! Good success! D. Don’t mention it. Just my luck!
Circle 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 19: We should encourage women to join more social activities.
A. prevent B. stimulate C. permit D. forbid
Question 20: With great effort, she passed the driving test at the first attempt.
A. succeeded in B. failed C. enrolled D. join
Circle 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 21: When having days off, he always helps his wife tidy up the house.
A. clear up B. sort out C. arrange D. mess up
Question 22: Originally, there were 1000 students in this school, but now this has increased to more
than 2000 nowadays.
A. reduced B. stabled C. transferred D. turned into
Read the following passage and circle A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word and phrase that best
fits each of the numbered blanks.
HEALTHY LIVING
Millions of people today are overweight and out of shape. This is due in part to their diet,
which is often high in sugars and fats. Another reason is that too many of us spend our evening gluing
to the television, instead of doing something to keep (23) _______ fit. Today hectic lifestyles also
prevent us from spending as much time as we could on staying (24) _______ shape.
Long hours at school and work don’t leave much time for healthy eating. Convenience food,
such as frozen meals and canned vegetables, saves time but is often (25) _______. Fast food and
takeaways are also responsible for many health problems.
In order to enjoy good health, a regular programme of (26) _______ is essential. This can be
anything from gentle forms of yoga to body building. Doing a little exercise every day so as not to
develop health problems is something that all of us should consider, young and old. (27) _______ you
don’t practice any forms of exercise now, it is for you to choose one and start today and get in shape!
Question 23: A. them B. themselves C.us D. ourselves
Question 24: A. in B. out of C. about D. with
Question 25: A. healthcare B. healthful C. healthy D. unhealthy
Question 26: A. assignment B. exercise C. homework D. housework
Question 27: A. Although B. After C. If D. Unless
Read the following passage and circle A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to the following
questions.
With estimated 1.5 billion speakers around the world, English is considered a global language. It’s
widely spoken in many countries as first and second language. Why is English so popular? Linguists
believe what makes English different from other language is the simplicity of its grammar and the
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flexibility of its vocabulary. While it’s not the easiest language to learn in the world, English requires
a relatively short time to pick up. The domination of many English-speaking countries such as the
United States also plays an important role in establishing English as the global language. These
countries’ influences in areas such as finance, education, science and technology make speaking
English an essential skill.
Question 28: How many people speak English around the world?
A. About 1.5 million people. B. About 1.5 billion people.
C. About 15 billion people. D. About 15 million people.
Question 29: What makes English different from other languages?
A. The simplicity of its listening and the flexibility of its vocabulary.
B. The simplicity of its grammar and the flexibility of its grammatical rule.
C. The simplicity of its communicating and the flexibility of its grammatical rule.
D. The simplicity of its grammar and the flexibility of its vocabulary.
Question 30: How long does it take to pick up English?
A. A relatively short time. B. A relatively long time.
C. An extremely short time. D. An extremely long time.
Question 31: What plays an important role in establishing English as a global language?
A. The domination of American population.
B. The domination of many non-native English-speaking countries.
C. The domination of many English-speaking countries.
D. The domination of many English-speaking countries’ population.
Question 32: In what areas do these countries influence?
A. Finance, education, science and technology. B. Tourism, education, science and technology.
C. Finance, education, music and technology. D. Finance, education, science and linguistics.
Circle A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following
questions.
Question 33: Lisa has never studied abroad before.
A. It's the first time Lisa has ever studied abroad.
B. It's the last time since Lisa studied abroad.
C. It was the first time Lisa had ever studied abroad.
D. Lisa has ever studied abroad before.
Question 34: We stayed in that hotel despite the noise.
A. Despite the hotel was noisy, we stayed there.
B. Although that hotel was noisy, we stayed there.
C. Because the hotel was noisy, we stayed there.
D. Because of the noise, we stayed in that hotel.
Question 35: Tom said “I want to visit my friends this weekend.”
A. Tom said he wants to visit his friends this weekend.
B. Tom said he wanted to visit his friends this weekend.
C. Tom said he wants to visit his friends that weekend.
D. Tom said he wanted to visit his friends that weekend.
Question 36: We bought our house last year.
A. Our house was sold last year.
B. Our house was bought last year.
C. Our house has been bought last year.
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D. Our house has been bought since last year.
Circle A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the
following questions.
Question 37: Jenifer rejected the job offer. She now regrets it.
A. Jenifer wishes she hasn’t rejected the job offer.
B. Jenifer wishes she didn’t rejected the job offer.
C. Jenifer wishes she hadn’t rejected the job offer.
D. Jenifer wishes she had rejected the job offer.
Question 38: Kate did some exercises. Then he had a shower.
A. After Kate did some exercises, he had a shower.
B. After Kate had done some exercises, he had a shower.
C. After Kate had did some exercises, he had a shower.
D. After Kate did some exercises, he had had a shower.
Question 39: I can’t go for a picnic with you. I’m not free today.
A. If I am not free today, I can’t go for a picnic with you.
B. If I am free today, I can go for a picnic with you.
C. If I were free today, I can go for a picnic with you.
D. If I were free today, I could go for a picnic with you.
Question 40: The furniture was very expensive. I didn’t buy it.
A. The furniture was too expensive for me to buy.
B. The furniture was too expensive for me to buy it.
C. The furniture was too expensive that I didn’t buy it.
D. The furniture was too expensive so that I didn’t buy it.
PRACTICE TEST 5
PHẦN I/ 20 câu (mỗi câu 0.3 điểm)
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet
Question 1. Peter _______ have lunch in the school canteen when he was in grade 6.
A. was used to B. gets used to C. used to D. is used to
Question 2. Traffic _______ in Vietnam usually occur in such big cities as Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh
City.
A. light B. system C. safety D. jams
Question 3. The first Earth Day was held _______ April 22, 1970.
A. on B. since C. in D. at
Question 4. His mother is very proud of him, _______ she?
A. isn't B. does C. doesn’t D. is
Question 5. We _______each other at my aunt’s house three years ago and _______ friend ever since.
A. met/ are B. meet/ are C. met/ had been D. met/ have been
Question 6. It’s good _______ a glass of warm water immediately after you wake up in the morning.
A. to drink B. drinking C. to drinking D. drink
Question 7. Tuan is a good student. He always answers the teacher’s questions very _______.
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A. quickly B. more quick C. rapid D. good
D. knowing
Question 8. This is a difficult problem. I wish I _______ the answer.
A. known B. know C. knew
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answersheet to indicate the the word whose underlined part is
pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions.
Question 9. A. gold B. honey C. almost D. cold
Question 10. A. appeared B. decorated C. destroyed D. entertained
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answersheet to indicate the the word CLOSEST in meaning to
the underlined word in each of the following questions.
Question 11. I am very much interested in learning more about ecotourism and its benefits.
A. dangers B. advantages C. disadvantages D. problem
Question 12. I love going to this place as it has the most beautiful scenery in the city.
A. because B. when C. so D. so that
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answersheet to indicate the word that differs from that of the
others in the position of stress in each of the following questions.
Question 13. A. return B. open C. agree D. reduce
Question 14. A. urban B. fashion C. package D. advise
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answersheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete
each of the following exchanges.
Question 15. David: “Thank you for spending time showing me around.”
Jones: “_______”
A. I don’t know what time that person comes B. It’s my pleasure.
C. I don’t want to spend it. D. Never mind me.
Question 16. Thanh: “Would you like to have some more ice cream, Binh?”
Binh: “_______”
A. Thanks. I’d love to. B. I’m looking forward.
C. I do, too. D. Here you are.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answersheet to indicate the
word that best fits each numbered blank..
Ayers Rock, which was found for the first time by European explorers in 873, is a famous
landmark (17) _______ the desert of central Australia. The original inhabitants of this part of
Australia, the Aborigines, call it Uluru. It is 348 metres high, 3.6 kilometres long and 1.9 kilometres
wide. It is a beautiful red-brown colour, especially when the sun (18) _______ on it early in the
morning and in the evening.
When tourists want to visit Uluru, they often start 440 kilometres away in a town called Alice
Springs. People on these trips usually sleep outsidt under the stars, not in tents (19) _______ it’s more
exciting. A fire keeps away snakes and other animals during the night. And when the sun comes up in
the morning, the view of Uluru is amazing. After breakfast, visitors often walk around the base of the
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rock. There are caves around the base of the rock and inside them, you (20) _______ see paintings.
Some of them are thousands of years old.
Question 17. A. next B. in C. for D. front
Question 18. A. watch B. look C. sits D. shines
Question 19. A. such B. because C. however D. moreover
Question 20. A. are B. have C. ought D. can
PHẦN II/ 10 câu (Mỗi câu 0.4 điểm)
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answersheet to indicate the
best answer to each of the following questions.
Tet in Viet Nam starts with the first new moon, usually in late January or early February. The
celebrations usually last for three days. The Vietnamese celebrate Tet with family gatherings,
wonderful foods and lion dances. Let’s take a look at some of the traditions linked to Tet, the most
popular festival in Viet Nam.
Red is a bright, happy colour that keeps away bad spirits. That’s why people decorate their homes
with red and yellow to bring good luck for the next year. Also, parents and grandparents give
children special lucky money in red envelopes.
One thing people avoid during Tet is sweeping the house. Before Tet, the Vietnamese clean their
houses to clear out any bad luck from the previous year. People finish cleaning before New Year’s
Day because they believe you’ll brush away your good luck if you sweep the house during Tet.
People also buy branches of apricot blossom, which symbolise a long life, to decorate their houses.
Traditionally, people travel back to their hometowns to celebrate Tet with their family. During their
stay, they visit relatives and have large meals together. They wear colourful new clothes to bring them
good luck for the coming new year. They also visit flower fairs and calligraphy markets where
calligraphers can write poems on “giay do”, wood or stone for them.
Question 21. What is the best title of the passage?
A. Popular activities during Tet holidays.
B. Tet in Viet Nam.
C. Family gatherings on Tet holidays.
D. Traditional celebrations in Vietnam.
Question 22. According to the passage, how long does Tet usually last?
A. For three days C. In late January
B. For a long time D. In early February
Question 23. Which of the following is NOT true, according to the passage?
A. Houses are decorated with branches of apricot blossom or peach blossom.
B. People finish cleaning their houses before New Year’s Day.
C. The Vietnamese clean their houses during Tet.
D. Apricot blossom and peach blossom symbolise a long life.
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Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answersheet to indicate the the most meaningful sentence
written from the given words.
Question 24. My friend/ suggest/ I/ improve/ social skills.
A. My friend suggested that I should improve my social skills.
B. My friend suggested I improves my social skills.
C. My friend suggested I improving my social skills.
D. My friend suggest I should improve my social skills.
Question 25. Although/ he/ tired/ he/ have to/ finish/ homework.
A. Although he was tired, he had to finish his homework.
B. Although he was not tired, he has finish his homework.
C. Although he is tired, he have to finish his homework.
D. Although he tired, he has to finish the homework.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answersheet to indicate the underlined part that needs
correction in each of the following questions.
Question 26. My sister has so many homework to do that she has no time to go out.
A. no time B. many homework C. has D. that
Question 27. If you don’t feel well, we would discuss this problem after having dinner.
A. well B. having C. would discuss D. this
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answersheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning
to the orginal one in each of the following questions.
Question 28. “What time do you come home every day, Mark” said Tom.
A. Tom asked Mark what time did he come home every day.
B. Tom said to Mark what time does he come home every day.
C. Tom asked Mark what time he came home every day.
D. Tom asked Mark what time he come home every day.
Question 29. Because of Covid-19 pandemic, we will have to cancel the trip to the mountain.
A. It there were no Covid-19 pandemic, we will not cancel the trip to the mountain.
B. If there was no Covid-10 pandemic, we will have to cancel the trip to the mountain.
C. If there is no Covid-19 pandemic, we would not have to cancel the trip to the mountain.
D. If there were no Covid-19 pandemic, we would not have to cancel the trip to the mountain.
Question 30. We should learn English vocabulary through reading.
A. English vocabulary had to learnt through reading.
B. English vocabulary should be learning through reading.
C. English vocabulary have to be learn through reading.
D. English vocabulary should be learnt through reading.
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