Đề 1
A. LANGUAGE FOCUS
Exercise 1: Circle the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others’.
1. A. unload B. cruel C. puzzle D. muscle
2. A. detest B. resort C. prefer D. message
Exercise 2: Circle the word which has a different stress pattern from that of the others’.
3. A. leisure B. diving C. origami D. movie
4. A. ancestor B. curious C. tradition D. heritage
Exercise 3: Fill each blank with the correct form of the verb in brackets.
5. Most students detest ___________ (have) homework during the weekends.
6. Alice is fond of ___________ (create) small animals with paper.
7. After a course with a native teacher, Nam can speak English ___________ (well) than before.
8. Chi is intelligent, but she needs to study ___________ (hard) than her first semester to pass the examination.
9. These students are learning how ___________ (deal) with pressure before the final test.
10. Parents should teach their children to be careful when ___________ (post) pictures on social media.
11. Jenny’s mother often ___________ (knit) when she was a teenager.
12. Trung is very active and he dislikes ___________ (watch) TV during leisure time.
13. - What is your leisure activity?
- I adore ___________ (walk) my dog around the park.
14. - Look! Who ___________ (dry) rice over there?
- I think it’s Mai’s uncle.
Exercise 4: Choose the best option to complete each of the following sentences.
15. We often play football ___________ during summer time.
A. one another B. together C. each other D. themselves
16. As a mental exercise, origami can help increase ___________.
A. health B. stress C. creativity D. balance
17. They are harvesting rice in the ___________.
A. crop B. orchard C. garden D. paddy field
18. Tom’s father is very ___________ so he can control the combine harvester very well.
A. well-trained B. surrounded C. relaxed D. interested
19. Alice likes playing chess because she thinks it can help her ___________ better.
A. connect B. show off C. concentrate D. keep fit
20. Posting personal pictures on social media is fun; ___________, sometimes it can bring many problems.
A. although B. but C. however D. so
B. READING
Exercise 5: Read the passage. Circle the best answer A, B or C to each of the questions.
With approximately 2.96 billion users as of 2022, Facebook is undoubtedly one of the favoured social networking sites in the globe. As for students, they use Facebook for different purposes, including entertainment or academic learning. First, it is a relaxing channel where students comfortably tend to vent their negative thoughts on their school life via a status, share unforgettable memories, or watch multiple funny clips to relieve stress. Additionally, they can easily connect with those who have the same interests through various Facebook pages where they enjoy reading top comments or discussing hot topics with each other. Second, Facebook, regarded as the biggest knowledge platform, enables learners to get access to an array of free learning materials and even ask for specialized knowledge from other friendly users. Besides, it’s very convenient for students to create a Facebook group chat on Facebook Messenger to upload and share lectures, prepare for class presentations as well as do assignments together. In short, Facebook can contribute to students’ academic achievements if they take full advantage of it in an appropriate way.
21. What is the passage mainly about?
A. The drawbacks of Facebook in student’s learning.
B. The benefits of Facebook in student’s learning.
C. The development of Facebook in student’s learning.
22. What does the word it in line 4 mean?
A. Facebook
B. Entertainment
C. School life
23. According to the passage, where can students find like-minded ones?
A. Facebook Messenger
B. Facebook comments
C. Facebook pages
24. Why is Facebook called the biggest knowledge platform?
A. Because students can gain a large number of free learning materials.
B. Because students can enjoy a large number of English videos.
C. Because students can talk to a large number of knowledgeable users there.
25. Which of the following is NOT the main purpose when students form a learning group chat?
A. Preparing for class presentations.
B. Venting their negative thoughts on their school life.
C. Discussing hot topics with each other.
Exercise 6: Complete the passage. Write ONE suitable word in each blank.
During the early years, (26) ___________ jigsaw puzzles is a popular activity that many parents choose for their children to develop their concentration and creativity. With various colours, shapes and sizes, this hobby significantly draws kids’ attention, which they can spend all day handling the small pieces (27) ___________ boredom. It’s also quite challenging for little kids to use their eyes and hands for finding and (28) ___________ many pieces together to make the given image. To motivate kids more effectively, parents should choose suitable and captivating jigsaw images. They can let kids do simple ones first and then (29) ___________ the levels of difficulty gradually. But remember that this indoor game can make a child get frustrated and even give it up. That’s why parents should be ready to give children support in time and cheer them up (30) ___________ they reach the last jigsaw.
C. LISTENING
Exercise 7: Listen to a talk show about the main reasons the guest has chosen to live in the mountainous area and answer the questions below with NO MORE THAN FIVE WORDS.
31. What outdoor activities are there in the mountain region?
32. How do outdoor activities affect him?
33. Does he have any difficulties when living on the mountain?
34. What makes the rewards of living on the mountain worth it?
35. What does Mr. Smith’s story encourage others to do?
D. WRITING
Exercise 8: For each question, complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first one. Use the word in brackets and do not change it.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS.
36. When Trang has free time, she likes hanging out with her friends. (LEISURE)
In ____________________, Trang likes hanging out with her friends.
37. When Minh has free time, he likes surfing the net more than going shopping. (TO)
When Minh has free time, he prefers surfing the net ____________________.
38. Nick spent an hour loading the fruit onto the truck. (IT)
____________________ an hour to load the fruit onto the truck.
39. During the rice harvest, they often need a combine harvester. (USING)
They often harvest ____________________ a combine harvester.
40. Ann is very tired; however, she helps her mother with the housework. (BUT)
Ann is very tired, ____________________ her mother with the housework.
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Đề 2
A. LANGUAGE FOCUS
Exercise 1: Circle the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others’.
1. A. unload B. cruel C. puzzle D. muscle
2. A. detest B. resort C. prefer D. message
Exercise 2: Circle the word which has a different stress pattern from that of the others’.
3. A. leisure B. diving C. origami D. movie
4. A. ancestor B. curious C. tradition D. heritage
Exercise 3: Fill each blank with the correct form of the words in brackets.
5. An is a Grade 8 student and he likes ________ (cook) in his free time. He wants to become a famous chef.
6. - What are you doing, Alice?
- I ________ (send) messages to my friends. We are chatting about a new film.
7. - What did you do last weekend?
- I ________ (go) to my chess club as usual.
8. My mother talked ________ (loudly) than my sister.
9. Anh is reading an article on morning exercise. He’s always interested in ________ (keep) fit.
10. Tom reads ________ (fast) than his brother.
11. Mai detests ________ (surf) the net because she thinks it takes a lot of time.
12. Nick enjoys ________ (listen) to the melodies of Vietnamese folks songs.
13. My sister draws _______ (good) than I do.
14. You like taking photos or ______ (watch) TV?
Exercise 4: Choose the best option to complete each of the following sentences.
15. Leisure activities often bring ________ between study and relaxation.
A. balance B. leisure C. message D. expectation
16. Farmers often ________ rice or fruit in the fields around their houses.
A. feed B. hold C. catch D. cultivate
17. One of Anh’s favourite activities in the countryside is herding the ________.
A. orchard B. cattle C. crop D. poultry
18. Tom is showing Minh how to ________ the paper to create a paper frog.
A. log B. fold C. upload D. connect
19. Linh is a fashion model and she often goes to the gym to stay in ________.
A. body B. healthy C. health D. shape
20. We took a ________ to reach the other side of the river.
A. bus B. car C. ferry D. plane
B. READING
Exercise 5: Read the following passage and decide each statement below is True (T) of False (F).
THE KHMER
The Khmer Krom literally, "Khmer from below" - live in southern Viet Nam, where they are the Mekong Delta's second biggest ethnic group, after the Kinh. In general, it is not typical to see Khmer people wearing traditional clothing in their daily life. Only ladies over the age of 50 still wear it to the temple and shave their hair as a sign of respect for the Buddha. I only went to one village where two or three locals are still making it. However, this silk clothing is a work of art, with designs very similar to Buddhist temple pictures. The Khmer used to create their own silk, but today they buy it from the Kinh. They still dye yarn with colourful powders; however, the powders are imported from Thailand rather than being made from forest plants. I met Neang Phong, an 83-year-old woman, on her porch a few years ago when she was creating a traditional outfit. When I returned, she recognised me, and I was able to photograph her in it.
Source: https://www.rehahnphotographer.com/en/ethnic-minorities-in-vietnam/
21. After the Kinh, The Khmer are the Mekong Delta’s second largest ethnic group.
22. It is common to see Khmer people wearing traditional clothes on a regular basis.
23. Only woman over the age of 50 keep wearing traditional clothes to the temple and shave their heads as a sign of respect to the Buddha.
24. The Khmer still make their own silk rather than purchasing it from others.
25. Colouful powders are still used to color yarn, but the powders are imported form Thailand.
Exercise 6: Complete the passage. Write ONE suitable word in each blank.
(26) ________ hobbies and interests is highly beneficial to health in many ways. Not only does being active delay signs of aging but also leads to positive feelings and pleasure, which can help fight against illness. Participating (27) ________ leisure activities is a great way to boost the immune system to help our bodies avoid chronic illnesses such as heart diseases, diabetes, or cancer. (28) ________ sports also improves human flexibility and memory. For instance, a person can be more flexible and more easily solve their problems if he usually plays volleyball. Being good at things (29) ________ baking, painting, or playing musical instruments also helps people to reduce stress and make them more confident in normal life. (30) ________ an active day, a more restful night's sleep can be created. Some hobbies which involve other people can create social opportunities and improve self-esteem. Take card games, board games, or knitting as an example.
Adapted from https://www.linked senior.com/blog/2012/10/6-health-benefits-of- having-hobbies-leisure-activities/
C. LISTENING
Exercise 7: Listen to a speaker talking about his hobbies and choose the correct answers.
31. When did the speaker first tried sailing in Ha Long Bay?
A. this summer
B. last summer
C. last winter
32. Who did he stay with when he came to Ha Long?
A. his aunt
B. his cousin
C. his uncle
33. He felt happy when talking with _______ at the sailing club.
A. his parent
B. his same-aged peers
C. his classmates
34. He found taking charge of his own boat by himself _______.
A. satisfying
B. challenging
C. competent
35. He’s fond of sailing because it’s __________.
A. boring and challenging
B. challenging and sociable
C. challenging and dependent
D. WRITING
Exercise 8: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate meaningful sentences in which the given words/ phrases are correctly ordered.
36. countryside / Life / in / the / is / quieter / peaceful / than / and / more / that / in / the city.
A. Life in the countryside is quieter and more peaceful than that in the city.
B. Life in countryside is more peaceful and the quieter than that in the city.
C. Life in the countryside is peaceful and more quieter than that in the city.
D. Life in the countryside is more peaceful than that the quieter in the city.
37. you / the / dance / Did / traditional / celebrate / the / rice / watch / festival / to / new / ?
A. Did you watch the dance to celebrate the new traditional rice festival?
B. Did you watch the traditional dance to celebrate the new rice festival?
C. Did you dance the traditional watch to celebrate the new rice festival?
D. Did you watch the new rice festival to celebrate the traditional dance?
38. My / I / pick / fruits / quickly / much/than / more / do /cousins/.
A. My cousins much pick fruits more quickly than I do.
B. My cousins much more pick fruits quickly than I do.
C. My cousins do much more quickly than I pick fruits.
D. My cousins pick fruits much more quickly than I do.
39. Alice / hates / tired / because / she / feels / when / about / she / thinks / it / marathons /.
A. Alice hates marathons when she feels tired because she thinks about it.
B. Alice hates marathons because she feels tired when she thinks about it.
C. Alice hates marathons when she thinks about it because she feels tired.
D. Alice hates when she thinks about marathons because she feels it tired.
40. enjoys / My / brother / coffee / condensed / drinking / milk / with / .
A. My brother enjoys with condensed milk drinking coffee.
B. My brother with condensed milk enjoys drinking coffee.
C. My brother enjoys drinking coffee with condensed milk.
D. My brother enjoys coffee condensed drinking with milk.
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Đề 3
A. LANGUAGE FOCUS
Exercise 1: Circle the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others’.
1. A. earthquake B. breathe C. thousand D. threaten
2. A. landslide B. disaster C. absorb D. instantly
Exercise 2: Circle the word which has a different stress pattern from that of the others’.
3. A. nomadic B. colourful C. generous D. countryside
4. A. opportunity B. facility C. inconvenient D. optimistic
Exercise 3: Fill each blank with the correct form of the words in brackets.
5. Most students detest (have) _________ homework during the weekends.
6. Whenever you are bullied, you should (talk) _________ to your teachers.
7. (Walk) _________ around areas with green trees and fresh air can help people relieve stress.
8. You don't need (watch) _________ this programme if you don't like it.
9. After a course with a native teacher, Nam can speak English (well) _________ than before.
10. I don't really like playing sports because it's (tired) ________.
11. In my leisure time, I often go to some villages in the suburbs to enjoy the (outdoor) ________.
12. Playing badminton helps me reduce stress and improves my muscle (strong) _________.
13. His brother has given up (play) _________ football because of his broken leg.
14. The local people in Ta Van in Sa Pa were kind and treated guests (hospitable) ________.
Exercise 4: Choose the best option to complete each of the following sentences.
15. Posting personal pictures on social media is fun; ______, sometimes it can bring many problems.
A. although B. but C. so D. however
16. People tend to live ______ in fresh and open spaces in the countryside than in the polluted city.
A. healthilier B. healthier C. more healthy D. more healthily
17. They ran ______ through the forest passage than on their normal routes.
A. more enjoyed B. more enjoyable C. more enjoying D. more enjoyably
18. You need to study harder and stay concentrated in class; ______, you won’t pass the test next week.
A. otherwise B. moreover C. therefore D. however
19. Alice likes playing chess because she thinks it can help her ___________ better.
A. connect B. show off C. concentrate D. keep fit
20. Look! My uncle is _______ the goods from the back of the truck.
A. loading B. unloading C. herding D. catching
B. READING
Exercise 5: Read the following passage and answer the questions using NO MORE THAN FIVE WORDS.
BULLYING
Bullying is a big problem that happens in many different ways. It can involve mean words, physical actions, or exclusion which means excluding someone from a group. A study done in British primary schools found that about a quarter of students said they were bullied, and some of them said it happened a lot. In secondary schools, there was less bullying, with about one in twenty-five cases being persistent but harder to deal with. In the past, schools didn't always admit that bullying was happening because they didn't know much about it or have the right tools to handle it. But now, things are changing. People are starting to recognise how serious bullying is, and schools are creating rules to stop it. They're doing this because they know it's important, they have the resources to help, and they've seen that their efforts can make a difference. Studies in different countries have shown that when schools take action, bullying goes down a lot. In general, people are working hard to stop bullying in schools. They understand that it hurts students and want to make sure everyone feels safe.
(Source: https://mini-ielts.com/381/reading/persistent-bullying-is-one-of-the-worst-
experiences-a-child-can-face)
21. What are some forms of bullying?
22. How many students in British primary schools reported being bullied?
23. Did bullying occur more frequently in secondary schools?
24. What are schools doing to stop bullying?
25. According to studies in different countries, what is expected when school take actions?
Exercise 6: Complete the passage. Write ONE suitable word in each blank.
Over the years, technologies have transformed the way farmers (26) ________ out their daily operations. In the past, farming was a labour-intensive process that often relied on manual labour, making it an extremely challenging and time-consuming task. However, with the advent of new technologies, such as precision farming techniques, autonomous tractors, and drones, farmers are now able to work (27) ________ efficiently and accurately. These technological advancements have helped farmers minimize waste, conserve resources, and reduce the overall cost (28) ________ production, leading to increased profitability. Moreover, technologies such as genetic engineering and biotechnology have enabled farmers to develop crops that are more resistant to diseases and pests, resulting in (29) ________ yields and quality produce. Overall, these innovative technologies have revolutionised the agricultural sector, making farming more productive, sustainable, and profitable (30) ________ ever before.
C. LISTENING
Exercise 7: Listen to the recording and complete the passage below with ONE WORD. You will listen TWICE.
Cyberbullying has become a painful reality for many teenagers today. It can have many forms, such as name-calling, spreading (31) ______, or sharing embarrassing photos or videos. As a teenager, it’s important to understand the dangers of cyberbullying and to take steps to protect ourselves and stay (32) ______ online. Here are a few tips to keep in mind: First, always think before you post or share anything online! Avoid posting or sharing anything that could be hurtful or (33) ______to others. Second, don’t respond to cyberbullies or have any interaction with them in any way. It’s best to block or (34) ______ them to the appropriate authorities. Third, talk to someone you trust if you’re being bullied online. This could be a parent, teacher, friend, or counsellor. Remember, you’re not alone, and there are people who can help. Finally, take care of yourself by getting enough sleep, exercise, (35) ______ your life online and offline and spending time with friends and family. By taking these steps, you can help protect yourself from cyberbullying and stay safe online.
D. WRITING
Exercise 8: Choose the correct sentences in which the given words are used with extra words added.
36. I/enjoy/do/artsandcrafts/I/hate/play/chess.
A. I enjoy do arts and crafts; however, I hate play chess.
B. I enjoy doing arts and crafts; however, I hate playing chess.
C. I enjoy do arts and crafts; otherwise, I hate play chess.
D. I enjoy doing arts and crafts; otherwise, I hate playing chess.
37. Most/schools/now/clubs/students/join/so/they/make/friends/learn/new/things
A. Most schools now clubs students to join so they making new friends and learn new things.
B. Most schools now have clubs for students join so they make new friends and learn new things.
C. Most schools now have clubs for students to join so they can make new friends and learn new things.
D. Most schools now have clubs so students to join so they can make new friends and learn new things.
38. It / pity / traditional games / die out.
A. It’s a pity that some traditional games are dying out.
B. It’s pity that some traditional games are dying out.
C. It’s a pity that some traditional games die out.
D. It’s a pity that some traditional games has died out.
39. Life / countryside / move / slowly / than / that / city / .
A. Life in the countryside move slowlier than that in the city.
B. Life in the countryside moves more slowly than that in the city.
C. Life in the countryside move more slowly than that in the city.
D. Life in the countryside moves slowlier than that in the city.
40. It / rain / heavily / city / centre / than / outskirts / moment / .
A. It is raining more heavily in the city centre than on the outskirts at the moment.
B. It is raining more heavily in city centre than in outskirts at the moment.
C. It rains more heavily in city centre than in outskirts at the moment.
D. It rains more heavily in the city centre than on the outskirts at the moment.
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