X. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
Question 11: A. pressure B. ensure C. picture D. leisure
Choose a word with a different stress pattern from the others.
Question 12: A. refuse B. attend C. improve D. harvest
Question 13: He did the test very _____________.
A. clear B. well C. bad D. good
XI. Choose the word that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word in the following sentence.
Question 14: She can’t concentrate on the lesson.
A. browse B. communicate C. discuss D. focus
Question 15: _____________ pictures at break time is Lan’s hobby.
A. To draw B. Draw C. Drawing D. Draws
Question 16: Nam adores ________ the drum.
A. plays B. to play C. playing D. play
Question 17: ________ ethnic group has a larger population, the Tay or the Ede?
A. Why B. When C. Which D. Who
Question 18: Alaska is known for dogsled, the unusual method of ________.
A. transport B. experience C. habit D. trade
Question 19: Some teenagers prefer doing leisure ________ with their parents.
A. time B. cakes C. activities D. models
Question 20: Organising the festivals is one way for us to ________ our traditions.
A. maintain B. chase C. catch D. break
Question 21: Please keep silent; ________ the baby will wake up.
A. therefore B. otherwise C. so D. and
Question 22: ________ Smiths went to there by ________ air.
A. The / a B. The / ϕ C. The / the D. The / an
XII. Choose the underlined word that needs correction.
Question 23: If more people travel by bicycle, there is less air pollution.
A. pollution B. travel C. is D. If
Question 24: Minh: “Would you like to go for a walk?” Nam: “_______”
A. Yes, I do. B. Yes, please. C. No, I don’t. D. I’d love to. Thanks.
Question 25: Hoa: “What a beautiful dress you have, Nga!” - Nga: “_______”
A. I am. B. I’m glad you like it, Hoa. C. No, thanks. D. You’re welcome.
XIII. Choose the best answer for each blank.
Vietnam is famous (26).........._its countryside and traditional village life. In a Vietnamese village, people live closer to (27) .........and they are more self-sufficient. They grow vegetables and raise animals. There are also many rice fields where farmers work hard to produce the country’s staple food.
In the village, people are more connected to their (28)......They often help each other with farming, building homes, and cooking. There are also many festivals throughout the year where people come together to celebrate and share food.
Despite many (29) ..........of village life, there are also some challenges. Access to healthcare and education can be limited.Many young people also leave the village to find work in the city, which can lead to a decline in the population.
Overall, life in a Vietnamese village is simple and traditional but has challenges. However, manypeople continue to cherish and (30) ...... this way of life.
Question 26: A. for B. to C. of D. in
Question 27: A. naturally B. nature C. naturalness D. natural
Question 28: A. crop B. orchard C. community D. field
Question 29: A. disadvantage B. benefits C. drawback D. advantage
Question 30: A. preserve B. produce C. provide D. practice
XIV. choose the correct answer to the questions from 31 to 35. (1p)
Worshipping “Ong Cong, Ong Tao” (Land Genie and Kitchen Gods) is a custom that marks the end of the old year and the start of a new one. According to the legend, “Ong Cong” controls the land, and “Ong Tao” oversees the kitchen of a family. They record the family’s activities in a year and report them to the God of Heaven on the 23rd day of the 12th lunar month using golden carps as their transport. People offer different things to the gods depending on their region and condition. Usually, they include lamps, incense, votive papers, flowers, fruits, and traditional dishes. They also give paper clothes and golden carps to the gods. After the ritual, they release tire carps into water or bum the paper ones. The ceremony is held from noon on the 22nd day to the 23rd day of the 12th lunar month. People believe that the gods will leave after midday and cannot receive offerings later. People preserve and pass on their cultural values by worshipping the Land Genie and Kitchen Gods.
Question 33: Rituals and offerings are .
A. the same throughout the country. B. not the same throughout the country.
C. not different throughout the country. D. similar throughout the country.
Question 34: The word “release” in the 7th line is closest in meaning to .
A. capture B. let go C. hold D. imprison
Question 35: Why do Vietnamese worship “Ong Cong, Ong Tao”?
A. to release the carps into water or bum the paper clothes
B. to record the family’s activities and report them to the God of Heaven
C. to give paper clothes and golden carps to the gods
D. to preserve and pass on their cultural values
XV. Mark the answer A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the original sentence.
Question 36: Lan is interested in making origami in her free time.
A. Lan fancy making origami in her free time.
B. Lan fancies in making origami in her free time.
C. Lan fancies making origami in her free time.
D. Lan fancies to make origami in her free time.
Question 37: A snail is slower than a crab.
A. A snail moves more slowly than a crab.
B. A snail move more slowly than a crab.
C. A snail moves more slowly a crab. D. A snail moves slowly than a crab.
Question 38: He tried to finish his homework although he felt tired.
A. He felt tired however, he tried to finish his homework.
B. He felt tired however he tried to finish his homework.
C. He felt tired. However, he tried to finish his homework.
D. He felt tired. However he tried to finish his homework.
XVI. Mark the answer A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is the best question to the sentence below.
Question 39: I attended the Hoa Ban Festival in Dien Bien last year.
A. What did you attend the Hoa Ban Festival in Dien Bien?
B. When did you attend the Hoa Ban Festival in Dien Bien?
C. When do you attend the Hoa Ban Festival in Dien Bien?
D. Why do you attend the Hoa Ban Festival in Dien Bien?
XVII. Mark the answer A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines the pair of sentences below.
Question 40: You don’t hurry up. You will be late.
A. Unless you don’t hurry up, you will be late.
B. If you doesn’t hurry up, you will be late.
C. If you hurry up, you will be late. D. Unless you hurry up, you will be late.
