Đề 1
I. PHONETICS
Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined.
1. A. donate B. save C. partner D. make
2. A. dust B. computer C. plumber D. rubbish
3. A. opera B. local C. mop D. concert
Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others.
4. A. nature B. robot C. member D. protect
5. A. dishwasher B. attendant C. museum D. inventive
II. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY
Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences.
6. Mum, can I just carry ________ sleeping for ten more minutes?
A. out B. of C. on D. with
7. My boss __________ to do odd jobs; he's very annoying.
A. always asks me B. asks me always
C. is asking me always D. is always asking me
8. Alana isn't worried about her school __________ because she’s got many high marks.
A. performance B. attitude C. behaviour D. image
9. Lots of children say that their parents usually ________ them about chores and studying.
A. advise B. nag C. argue D. punish
10. The purpose of this campaign is to ________ money for charity.
A. make B. grow C. raise D. rise
11. _________ often travel overseas when she was young?
A. Does your mum B. Is your mum travelling
C. Did your mum D. Was your mum travelling
12. It's quite frightening to go underground into the _________.
A. sand dune B. cave C. bay D. valley
13. It was at Bến Thành Market _______ we took lots of wonderful photos.
A. which B. where C. whom D. that
14. The plane took ________ 30 minutes late, so the tourists arrived at the hotel late.
A. on B. down C. up D. off
15. My sister ________ a movie when she ________ asleep on her flight home.
A. was watching / fell B. was watching / was falling
C. watched / fell D. is watching / falls
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word / phrase CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following sentences.
16. The night market is a tourist hotspot, especially at weekends.
A. a place crowded with tourists
C. a place with delicious local dishes
B. a place with few tourists
D. a place full of excellent restaurants
17. This company only hires inventive employees who can think of new ideas for their unique products.
A. good B. determined C. creative D. caring
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word / phrase OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following sentences.
18. Composting food waste is one of the best ways to reduce the rubbish.
A. reuse B. increase C. recycle D. make less
19. Ellen was very anxious before getting on the plane for the first time.
A. nervous B. worried C. scared D. relaxed
Make the correct form of the verbs in the brackets.
20. If I _______ (be) you, I _________ (not buy) this dress.
21. My sister ________ (play) the piano in her room at the moment.
22. While I and my friend _________ (go) shopping in the mall, we _________ (see) our teacher having dinner with her husband.
Give the correct form of the words in the brackets.
23. My friend’s father is a well-known ________ in robotics. (SCIENCE)
24. Jane always finishes her report on time. She’s very _________. (RELY)
25. John doesn’t get on well with his sister. There are often lots of _______ between them. (ARGUE)
III. READING
Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage.
Dear Florence,
Greetings from Vietnam! My family and I arrived here two days (26) ______. We are staying in Ho Chi Minh City, the largest city in Vietnam - it's the perfect place for people that like culture-packed trips!
We saw some amazing buildings today. We visited the Notre Dame Cathedral that dates back (27) ________ the late 19th century. It has two towers that are 57 metres tall. We took a lot of beautiful photos. Our next destination was the Jade Emperor Temple, where we saw some beautiful red (28) ________ inside which are over 100 years old.
There is a lot to do in Ho Chi Minh City. We visited the Ho Chi Minh City Museum and learnt about the city's history. We also walked along Vĩnh Khánh Street and tried some delicious dishes from one of the food (29) _________. Finally, we walked around some markets and bought some souvenirs.
Our visit to Ho Chi Minh City was so amazing that we're not even home yet, but we're already planning to come back soon. You can't (30) ________ this fantastic city if you visit Vietnam. I'll send you the photos as soon as I get back!
Speak soon,
Dan
26. A. before B. ago C. last D. previously
27. A. of B. at C. in D. to
28. A. gates B. statues C. tombs D. towers
29. A. stalls B. shops C. stores D. restaurants
30. A. drop B. lose C. miss D. avoid
Read the text and decide whether each statement is T (TRUE), F (FALSE) or NO INOFRMATION (NI).
We all argue with our friends and family. Sometimes we say bad things loudly or do things that can hurt the others' feelings. It's great when all that doesn't happen, but when it does, we need to do something about it. It's a very simple something, but it can also feel like the most difficult thing in the world. That something is the act of saying sorry (and it's something the English do a lot - about eight times a day!).
Experts report that saying sorry is good for our relationships and our mental health. It reduces our stress levels by stopping us from getting worried too much. It helps us sleep at night without waking up and thinking about our problems.
In most cases, saying sorry makes a bad situation better. It's important that we say exactly what we did wrong. By doing this, the listeners understand that we know what hurts them but want to put things right, and it repairs relationships. Sometimes we make ourselves say sorry although deep inside us, we feel otherwise. This often doesn't work well because it's not an honest 'sorry'.
Saying sorry might not make everything right, but it is a step in the right direction. The other person may not accept what we have to say (and that's okay, too), but that shouldn't stop us from doing it. It can be difficult, but if we say sorry often, and mean it, then it becomes a habit. Unlike arguing all the time or not talking to your friends when they upset you, saying sorry is truly a great habit to have.
31. The people who are close to us might be hurt by our words or actions.
32. Saying sorry can help people get physically fitter.
33. We should mention our mistake when saying sorry.
34. Honest people find it easy to say sorry.
35. Saying sorry frequently could become a bad habit.
WRITING
Rewrite the following sentences, using the suggestions.
36. "She will call you right after she goes home," Annie said.
Annie told me ____________________________________________.
37. You shouldn't stay up too late because it's bad for your health.
You had _________________________________________________.
38. It’s annoying that my brother takes my things without asking.
My brother always __________________________________________.
39. Brenda travelled to Thailand last month.
It was Thailand _____________________________________________.
40. The tour of Hoi An ancient town gave me the most unforgettable experience.
It was the tour ______________________________________________.
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Đề 2
I. PHONETICS
Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined.
1. A. chat B. chef C. chore D. lunch
2. A. relationship B. generation C. culture D. description
3. A. chance B. kitchen C. technology D. children
Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others.
4. A. selfish B. worried C. simple D. upset
5. A. argument B. discussion C. appointment D. performance
II. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY
Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences.
6. It’s essential to know how to put ______ campfires before you go camping.
A. off B. up C. in D. out
7. My mother is the person who _______ breakfast in my family.
A. makes B. does C. eats D. takes
8. I don’t mind doing housework except _______ the rubbish.
A. taking in B. taking out C. lifting off D. raising up
9. The elderly find it difficult to catch up with the _________.
A. fashion trends B. manners
C. rules D. discussions
10. He wanted to let his hair ________ longer.
A. grow B. to grow C. growing D. grew
11. Endangered animals, such as mountain gorillas, need to be __________.
A. reserved B. conversed C. conserved D. reversed
12. My brother is a ________ person. He always plans everything very carefully not only at home but also at work.
A. healthy B. funny C. organised D. generous
13. They _______ someone knocking on the door when they ________ for their son.
A. heard – waited B. were hearing – were waiting
C. heard – were waiting D. were hearing – waited
14. Joey looks so _______. What happened?
A. angrily B. angry C. happily D. well
15. You ___________ your homework late! Next time I will fail you if you submit your homework late again.
A. submit B. always submitting
C. are always submitting D. submitted
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word / phrase CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following sentences.
16. Her children always obey home rules. They’re usually well-behaved.
A. set B. break C. follow D. respect
17. I always get up early so I don’t have to run to catch the bus as my best friend does.
A. make B. take C. get D. miss
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word / phrase OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following sentences.
18. You uncle looks so strict. Is it easy for you to stay with him?
A. easy-going B. difficult C. calm D. angry
19. The bus was so packed so I had to stand for nearly two hours.
A. cheap B. crowded C. empty D. bad
Make the correct form of the verbs in the brackets.
20. A new shopping mall _________ (build) in the center of the town last month.
21. They often ________ (have) lunch together.
22. I ________ (hear) the bell ringing when I _______ (have) an online meeting at home.
Give the correct form of the words in the brackets.
23. If you have any schoolwork problem, talk to your teacher. She’s very _________. (UNDERSTAND)
24. Teens tend to become more and more ________ when they get older. (DEPEND)
25. The _________ of Nha Trang Cathedral is so impressive. (ARCHITECT)
III. READING
Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage.
The invention of stethoscopes
Invented by a French physician, René Théophile Hyacinthe Laënnec, the stethoscope is a vital medical tool for (26) __________ doctors to listen to one body's internal sounds that are made by the heart, lungs and so on. The word "stethoscope" originates from the Greek words (27) ____________ mean "chest" and "observe". This device was created from an embarrassing situation in which the doctor was supposed to press his ear to a female patient's chest for a medical check-up based on the traditional method. However, he used a sheet of paper and rolled it into a tube to hear the patient's heartbeat. This moment led to the invention of the first wooden stethoscope in 1816. Since then, many other doctors (28) _________ to perfect that invention. Until the early 1960s and the late 1970s, a Havard Medical School professor, David Littman made and improved a new stethoscope which was not (29) _________ as the previous ones and had better acoustics. Today, a digital stethoscope which uses artificial intelligence
is expected to be the future of stethoscopes. It will be connected to a smartphone app that can store the patients' data and (30) _________ heart problems within seconds. This will help doctors know the causes and choose a suitable treatment for their patients.
26. A. Ø B. the C. some D. a
27. A. why B. who C. that D. whom
28. A. were trying B. have tried C. tried D. try
29. A. so heavier B. as heavy C. heavier D. more heavy
30. A. access B. handle C. face D. notice
Read the text and decide whether each statement is T (TRUE), F (FALSE) or NO INOFRMATION (NI).
Dear Edward,
I'm travelling around Vietnam with my friends, Jason and Walton. Yesterday, we visited Mỹ Son Sanctuary in Quảng Nam, one of the most historic sites in Vietnam as well as Southeast Asia. Mỹ Sơn Sanctuary is recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site that was built from the 4th century to the 13th century CE. The site is located in a picturesque valley surrounded by high mountains in Quảng Nam and near the start of the Thu Bồn River. The site has a collection of at least 70 ruined Hindu temples that the Chăm built to worship their gods. We arrived at Mỹ Son at around 7 a.m., had breakfast and then began exploring the historic temples. Some of them had some amazing statues of Hindu gods. I was mostly impressed by the good condition of the temple walls. Most wall bricks are over 1,000 years old but still beautifully red. We took lots of photos and made some clips of the temples.
I also learn a lot about the historical values of the site from a local tour guide. We heard about Chăm people's history, watched a Chăm performance with dancing and live music. We also rented some traditional Chăm costumes. I looked quite funny in them, but I kind of enjoyed it. It was so much fun! I bought some souvenirs on the site. I can't wait to give them to my family. Our visit to Mỹ Sơn was really an amazing experience for those who love historical structures. You should definitely visit it.
Write back soon,
Zoe
31. Mỹ Sơn has historic values beyond Vietnam.
32. Chăm people built all the temples in the 4th century.
33. Historically, Chăm people only worshipped Hindu gods.
34. Zoe admired the temple walls the most.
35. Zoe looked great in the Chăm costumes.
WRITING
Rewrite the following sentences, using the given words in the brackets.
36. While a group of tourists was walking in the mountains, they found an ancient tomb. (WHEN)
_______________________________________________________.
37. The Imperial Citadel of Thăng Long is a popular tourist attraction. (ATTRACTS)
_______________________________________________________.
38. Lots of foreign tourists were amazed by Vietnamese filtered coffee. (FOUND)
_______________________________________________________.
39. Trevor often comes home late, so he often says 'sorry' for that. (APOLOGISES) _______________________________________________________.
40. Nigel's parents sometimes feel really angry, but they can't do anything to make him listen to them. (POWERLESS)
_______________________________________________________.
Đề 3
I. PHONETICS
Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined.
1. A. toured B. stayed C. passed D. enjoyed
2. A. buried B. tasted C. prayed D. offered
3. A. environment B. money C. computer D. collection
Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others.
4. A. greenhouse B. event C. attend D. extinct
5. A. tradition B. unusual C. attraction D. history
II. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY
Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences.
6. _________ the zoo all morning yesterday?
A. Do you visit B. Have you visited
C. Did you visited D. Did you visit
7. I _________ on the narrow street to get to the market when I _______ my wallet.
A. walked – lost B. was walking – was losing
C. walked – was losing D. was walking – lost
8. My brother can spend hours _______ robots in the robot kit. He wants to be come an engineer in the future.
A. build B. to build C. built D. building
9. ______ Pacific Ocean is the largest on Earth.
A. the B. a C. an D. Ø
10. The soup smells so _______, so everyone wants to taste it.
A. well B. good C. best D. better
11. It is important to show ________ to the elderly.
A. advice B. behaviour C. power D. respect
12. They ________ with their friends this Sunday because they want to visit their grandparents.
A. spend B. don’t spend
C. aren’t spending D. didn’t spend
13. It is Jane _______ answered every question from the audience after delivering her presentation to the class last week.
A. what B. where C. that D. whom
14. She doesn’t understand why her parents show no ________ in technology and don’t even want to touch any high-tech gadget.
A. interest B. attraction C. manner D. performance
15. My dad needs to carry ______ working on his project before going out this evening.
A. out B. off C. at D. on
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word / phrase CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following sentences.
16. In Viet Nam, it is part of our culture to value our families and our ancestor.
A. consider to be important
B. look after
C. complain about
D. be afraid of
17. To most of us, this monument represents a historic victory of our country.
A. is a characteristic of
B. is an important place in
C. is the main feature in
D. is a symbol of
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word / phrase OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following sentences.
18. Whenever Josh talks about his problems with his parents, the arguments happen. He feels like she and her parents are from completely different planets.
A. complain about each other
B. totally agree with each other
C. respect each other
D. are from Earth
19. There are two crowded markets near the city center.
A. not having many activities to do
B. having very few people
C. not famous for their location
D. not big in size
Make the correct form of the verbs in the brackets.
20. If it _________ (be) rainy, we _______ (not go) to the beach.
21. They forgot _________ (take) their tickets with them to the concert.
22. Mike ___________ (help) his mother with the shopping now.
Choose the underlined part A, B, C or D that needs correction.
23. Listen! Jay and his parents have a loud argument over his school performance now.
A. Listen B. have C. argument D. over
24. This tree was hit with a car yesterday, and the driver was seriously injured.
A. tree B. with C. was D. injured
25. My grandmother doesn’t understand why lots of teenagers behaviour in weird ways today.
A. doesn’t B. understand C. lots of D. behaviour
III. READING
Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage.
Hi everyone!
I'm 16 years old. I fully understand that the teenage years are not always easy these days because we must deal with lots of problems. The first problem should be our studies. We mostly worry about our (31) ________ and how to improve our grades. Moreover, we're sometimes under huge stress thinking about our (32) _______ trying to find out what jobs we can do. The second problem we must face is the generation gap between teenagers and parents. It's common to (33) ________ parents over chores. Besides, some parents usually nag their teenage children about their attitude and behaviour. It's very sad that some teens don't get on well with their families, and their parents feel powerless to advise their children. The last problem is our biological changes. During adolescence, lots of teens are moody and even become (34) ________. Our bodies can develop quickly and sometimes in an annoying way, which can reduce our confidence and affect our behaviour. For example, some teenagers have strange manners and (35) ________ at home. Are you experiencing any of these teen problems? Then, you are not alone. I'd love to hear about your worries and give as much help as I can.
26.
A. friendship
B. school performance
C. family problems
D. attitude
27.
A. hobbies
B. pocket money
C. future career
D. modern technology
28.
A. look after
B. help with
C. carry out
D. argue with
29.
A. difficult
B. easy-going
C. old-fashioned
D. strict
30.
A. feel happy
B. do more chores
C. break rules
D. earn money
Read the text and choose the correct answers.
Strengthening family relationships means strengthening the bonds of love, respect, trust and understanding between family members. It can include family-bonding activities, such as shared meals, gaming and communication practice that help family members better understand each other's points of view and feelings.
Mealtimes are relaxed times when family members can join in important or entertaining discussions. Children who eat dinner with their families daily are likelier to have better family relationships and academic performance. Studies also show that teens who eat with their families on a regular basis have lower levels of depression and risk-taking behaviours. It does not matter what you are eating or what time of day you are eating with your family; what matters most is that you are together and taking the opportunity to communicate.
Gaming is an excellent activity for strengthening family bonds. We see that games are entertaining, but they are more valuable than that. A weekly family game can boost family satisfaction and foster family bonding. For example, playing video games together as a family can also help promote family closeness. Board games and other activities can help children develop skills, such as improved motor skills, problem-solving and communication abilities. Children refine their collaboration skills and goal-seeking behaviours as they work with other family members.
It is true that strong and regular communication strengthens family ties. As children become older, both parents' and children's expectations change. The best ways to keep open communication and understanding among family members are frequent check-ins and family gatherings. Commit to active listening by maintaining eye contact and using body language on these occasions are more willing to express their feelings when they understand that you are listening is an excellent strategy as a result. It improves family ties and creates encouraging environment in a family.
31. What is the main idea of the first paragraph?
A. Family members should show love and respect to each other.
B. Family ties need to be strengthened, and there are various methods for doing so.
C. Playing games together is the key to maintaining family relationships.
D. Sharing meals helps family members know each other's thoughts and feelings.
32. Which word is CLOSEST in meaning to the word depression in the second paragraph?
A. happiness
B. sadness
C. pleasure
D. confidence
33. Which of the following is TRUE about gaming in the family?
A. Gaming isn't a great activity for fostering closer ties within the family.
B. We can see that games can be fun but also have other benefits.
C. Playing video games as a family might not foster closer ties inside the family.
D. Games help develop children's motor skills and problem-solving abilities only.
34. What does the phrase active listening in the fourth paragraph mean?
A. listening with senses
B. listening with emotions
C. listening with doubts
D. listening with curiosity
35. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the text?
A. Strengthening love, respect, trust and understanding between family members is essential.
B. Children can learn important skills through board games and other activities.
C. Family meetings help promote communication among family members.
D. Children who regularly eat dinner with their families are more likely to have better physical health.
WRITING
Rewrite the following sentences, using the given words.
36. According to the schedule, Elisa’s performance at the music festival at 8 p.m today.
Elisa is _____________________________________________________.
37. The test tomorrow is a huge worry for me.
I’m really ___________________________________________________.
38. “Can I borrow your laptop for a day?” Jack asked me.
Jack asked ___________________________________________________.
39. Yesterday afternoon, I was walking around the local market, my parents were visiting some pagodas.
While my parents ______________________________________________.
40. Rachel’s teacher often complains to her parents about her behaviours at school.
Rachels’ parents often hear _________________________________ ____.
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