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END-OF-TERM TEST (SEMESTER 2)

LISTENING
I. Listen to a talk and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions. You will listen TWICE.
1. What is the celestial body that orbits around the Earth?
A. Mars B. Venus C. Uranus D. The Moon.
2. Why does the surface of the Moon have many craters?
A. Because of meteoroid impacts.
B. Because humans visited the Moon.
C. Because it is the fifth largest moon in the solar system.
D. Because the Moon is uninhabitable.
3. What is the first successful manned mission to the Moon?
A. Apollo 10. B. Apollo 9. C. Apollo 11. D. Apollo 1.
4. What is the gravity of the Moon compared to that of the Earth?
A. One-sixth. B. Half. C. Two-sixth. D. One-fifth.
5. What makes it easier for humans to launch rockets to the Moon?
A. Astronauts can jump and move around easily. B. The Moon has no atmosphere.
C. The Moon’s low gravity. D. The Moon is constantly bombarde.
II. Listen to a conversation between a customer and a customer service staff on the telephone and complete the
Exchange Slip with NUMBERS AND/OR NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS. You will listen TWICE.
Argos Ltd.
EXCHANGE SLIP
1. Customer’s name: (1) ______
2. Contact number: (2) ______
3. Billing number: (3) ______
4. Exchange item(s): (4) ______
(5) ______
5. Postcode (if needed):
Apartment 303
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

LANGUAGE - PRONUNCIATION
I. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in
pronunciation in each of the following questions.
1. A. economy B. community C. cinema D. ethnic
2. A. feature B. weave C. release D. area

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II. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary
stress in each of the following questions.
1. A. mountain B. attend C. culture D. gather
2. A. happen B. tremble C. avoid D. damage
LANGUAGE - GRAMMAR
I. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
1. The new shopping centre ______ a lot of local people by their free music and fashion performances.
A. attracting B. attract C. attracts D. have attracted
2. Mary said that she would take an online course to improve her speaking ______.
A. now B. there C. the next month D. then
3. They ______ visit the flea market to find unique items for their home decor.
A. hardly B. never C. always D. sometimes
4. The teacher ______ what planet ______ to live on.
A. said/I wanted B. asked/did I want C. asked/I wanted D. wondered/I want
5. Linh wonders how we ______ without technology and the Internet.
A. can live B. lived C. live D. could live
II. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following
questions.
1. When shopping, they ignore often their budget and end up overspending.
A. When B. ignore often C. budget D. overspending
2. Some teenagers experience anxiety about their future, yet they seek guidance from trusted adults or counsellors.
A. or B. yet C. about D. trusted
3. As I was walking down the street, I saw my neighbor who ran to catch the bus.
A. saw B. was walking C. ran D. to catch
LANGUAGE - VOCABULARY
I. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
1. Using ______ shopping methods, consumers do not need to waste time and money on visiting physical stores.
A. deliver B. online C. indoor D. open air
2. The main character in the film is a boy who makes friends with some ______ from another planet.
A. spaceships B. humans C. creatures D. UFOs
3. Some people prefer to send ______ messages rather than text messages because it's quicker and more personal.
A. written B. oral C. spoken D. voice
4. The ______ tore through the town, destroying everything in its path with its powerful winds and swirling debris.
A. earthquake B. rain C. tornado D. fire
II. 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. This kind of cloth is eco-friendly because it is made from natural materials.
A. man-made B. recycling C. single-use D. green
2. The hurricane last night caused serious damage to the coastal town.
A. enormous B. considerable C. minor D. severe
III. 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. Many people think about the chance that humans might live on Mars in the near future.
A. accident B. ability C. occasion D. possibility
2. Her daughter spends hours each day interacting with friends and sharing updates on social networks.
A. discussing B. joining C. engaging D. talking
FUNCTIONAL SPEAKING
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the option that best completes each of the following exchanges.
1. Mai: The storm has gone. It changed direction and missed us completely.
Huong: ______
A. Well, that’s a relief. B. Good job! C. What a terrible storm! D. I can’t agree more.
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2. Pete: Do you think there are other habitable planets besides Earth?
Jane: ______
A. I totally agree. B. You don’t say! C. I doubt it! D. Unbelievable!
READING
I. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits
each of the numbered blanks.
The recent flood has caused extensive damage to homes in our area. Roofs have been damaged, trees have
been pulled (1) ______ the ground, and many families have been hurt. (2) ______, people have been evacuated
to ensure their safety.
The destruction caused by the flood has been devastating, and recovery will take time. The priority is to ensure
the well-being of the affected families and provide them (3) ______ necessary support. Our community is
coming together to offer assistance, with neighbors providing shelter and aid wherever possible.
Being prepared for natural disasters is important, and we must (4) ______ steps to protect ourselves and our
homes. As we work through the aftermath of the flood, the safety and recovery of the affected families remain
our top priority.
The support and resilience of our community will play an important (5) ______ in helping us overcome this
challenging situation. Together, we will work towards rebuilding and supporting those who have been affected
by the flood.
1. A. in B. out of C. into D. at
2. A. Despite B. Because C. As a result D. Even though
3. A. for B. over C. with D. in
4. A. make B. do C. create D. take
5. A. part B. thing C. section D. item
II. Read the following passage and complete each sentence with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS from the
passage.
Phones and computers have become an indispensable part of our lives, and most of us may find it hard to
imagine life without them. While these electronic devices certainly make humans’ lives much easier and more
convenient, many of us are of the opinion that our society is addicted to them.
It seems obvious that, nowadays, we are so much into phones and computers that a new term has been coined
“nomophobia” (no-mobile-phone-phobia) to describe our fear of losing and being far away from our phones.
People are on their phones for hours, which can even make them lose track of time. This kind of addiction can
cause a number of physical health problems: stiff necks, eye-strain, and obesity, etc. Besides, technology has
had bad impacts on our minds; anxiety and stress have become much more common among those who use
phones and computers frequently.
Phones and computers also significantly change the way we communicate. Although they help us
communicate easily with people who are far away from us, they strip us of many face-to-face conversations,
which later can negatively affect our communication skills.
1. Many people believe that people in our community are to phones and computers.
2. A new term ‘ ’ has been invented to describe people’s fear of losing phones.
3. People spend hours on their phones and lose .
4. People who use phones and computers frequently are more likely to have mental problems such as .
5. A lack of face-to-face conversations can negatively affect human’s .

WRITING
I. For each question, complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first.
1. Shoppers become aware of the environmental impact of fast fashion, and then they begin to seek out sustainable
clothing brands.
As soon as .
2. On their way to the party, David and his friends realised they forgot to bring the gift.
While .

II. Reorder the given words / phrases to make meaningful sentences.

1. I'm going / but / I / buy / the supermarket, / the / food / at / open-air market. / often / local / today / to

2. yours / Her / focuses on / the / limitations. / its / benefits / tourism / of / but / presentation / focuses on

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III. Write a letter to your friend to tell him/her about your favorite planet in our solar systems. Use between 80
and 100 words.
1. Your letter should include:
Greetings: Dear ……,
Introduction: Introducing the planet, and telling why you like it.
Body:
- the meaning of the planet’s name
- its size
- its atmosphere
- its temperature
- its appearance
- something special
Conclusion: Ask your friend to tell you about his/her favorite planet