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MIDTERM TEST (SEMESTER 1)

LISTENING
I. Listen to the talk about teenagers’ diet and decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).
You will listen TWICE.
1. Adolescents have the same diet as people of other ages.
A. True B. False
2. A healthy diet only contributes positively to teenagers’ physical health.
A. True B. False
3. Adolescents need to follow a balanced diet rich in nutrition.
A. True B. False
4. Parents’ choices of food can not affect teenagers’ diet.
A. True B. False
5. Social media might affect teenagers’ choices of food.
A. True B. False
II. Listen to a tour guide introducing the interesting tourist attractions in his region and decide whether the
statements are true (T) or false (F). You will listen TWICE.
1. Visitors will visit the historical castle first.
A. True B. False
2. The tour is suitable for history and nature lovers.
A. True B. False
3. Visitors can buy handmade crafts and learn about the local life in the Old Town.
A. True B. False
4. The Old Town is a 100-year-old town.
A. True B. False
5. The tour offers five tourist attractions for visitors to explore.
A. True B. False
LANGUAGE
I. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the
others.
1. A. handicraft B. artisan C. attraction D. establish
2. 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.
A. collectors B. artisans C. obstacles D. handicrafts
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. deadline B. balance C. hygiene D. preserve
2. A. mental B. delay C. shorten D. metro
III. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to complete each of the sentences.
1. This vase is a beautiful piece of ______. It’s made of clay dug from our river banks.
A. basket B. pottery C. painting D. drum
2. ______ demonstrate exceptional skills and dedication in their craft.
A. Police officers B. Electricians C. Workers D. Artisans
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3. Pho, a traditional Vietnamese noodle soup typically served with beef or chicken, is a(n) ______ in Viet Nam.
A. attraction B. speciality C. distinction D. preference
4. What a beautiful day! Why don’t you ______ the city for some nice photos?
A. hang out B. put on C. come down with D. go around
5. She doesn’t know ______ to get around and explore the city of London.
A. where B. why C. how D. what
6. Could you tell me ______ to ask for details about the community event schedule?
A. why B. what C. which D. who
7. She ______ respiratory problems due to the pollution in the city.
A. came away with B. came up with C. came down with D. came across
8. I am ______ flu, partly because I got caught in the rain for an hour yesterday.
A. hanging out with B. coming down with C. finding out D. passing down
9. Tourists like to ______ the historic district to see the old buildings, museums, and local attractions that tell the city’s
story.
A. look around B. come down with C. hand down D. come around
IV. 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. The traditional cuisine is prepared using fresh, locally sourced ingredients to capture authentic flavours.
A. traditionally B. internationally C. regionally D. originally
2. It’s hard to balance my study and my social life. Can you give me some advice?
A. support B. prioritise C. separate D. manage
V. 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. A big number of visitors come to Hoi An because of its ancient buildings.
A. out-of-date B. traditional C. modern D. old
2. Some teenagers nowadays are vulnerable and hold a pessimistic view of life.
A. stressful B. attractive C. optimistic D. anxious
VI. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following
questions.
1. If you are tired of the noise and crowds of city life, you will try a weekend getaway to the countryside.
A. of B. will C. getaway D. are
2. The tourists were interested in learning how make handmade crafts.
A. in B. learning C. make D. crafts
3. We don’t know if to wait for the others to go out and enjoy the street food in Ho Chi Minh City.
A. in B. if to wait C. go out D. enjoy
VII. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges.
1. Anna: I can give you a hand.
Binh: ______
A. Not at all! B. Good for you! C. Thank you! D. You’re welcome.
2. Henry: Would you mind telling me where to buy those juicy apples?
Luna: ______
A. Sure! You can take them. B. Yes, I’d love to.
C. No, not at all. They’re from that store. D. It’s nice of you to say so.
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 world is full of lively cities, and each offers a unique blend of culture, infrastructure, and opportunities.
However, some cities (1) ______ for their exceptional liveability.
Vienna, the capital city of Austria, consistently ranks as the most liveable city in the world. It boasts excellent
education, health services, and a rich culture.
Copenhagen, the capital city of Denmark, is considered one of the best places to live in the world. It is known
(2) ______ its high quality of life, sustainable practices, and beautiful architecture.
Melbourne and Sydney, two Australian cities, are famous for their high living standards, excellent education

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systems, and wonderful places for (3) ______.
Vancouver, Canada, is praised for its stunning natural beauty, clean environment, and a rich culture. Zürich,
Switzerland, offers a high standard of living, excellent services, and a strong (4) ______.
These cities, while diverse in culture and geography, (5) ______ common traits that make them highly liveable.
They offer a balance of economic prosperity, cultural richness, safety, and a high quality of life. However,
what makes a city “liveable” can vary greatly depending on personal preferences and needs.
(Adapted from: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki)
1. A. go out B. stand out C. find out D. look out
2. A. of B. about C. for D. by
3. A. entertainment B. stress C. pollution D. facility
4. A. economy B. economic C. economical D. economically
5. A. get B. give C. do D. share
II. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Many of today’s teenagers deal with high stress and pressure every day, and teens who lack the basic
skills to deal with stress in healthy ways have a higher likelihood of acting out and disengaging in the
classroom. Teenagers with high emotional intelligence have brighter outlooks and attitudes, and
experience lower levels of anxiety, mood swings, and depression.
Additionally, instructors with well-developed levels of emotional intelligence can help identify issues that
a teenager might be experiencing, such as troubles at home, and assist them with finding solutions instead
of labelling them as “lazy” and allowing them to fall behind.
When teachers and instructors can empathise with teens they create a safe space for young people whose
emotions and experiences have value, and where they can begin to develop their own EI as a result.
The most important lesson when teaching teens to develop their Emotional Intelligence is showing them
how to resolve conflicts in healthy ways. Not only will these skills be an asset in future interpersonal
relationships, but they can also dramatically impact their chances for success and happiness in the
workplace.
1. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Teachers show dramatical impact on students’ emotional intelligence
B. Emotional intelligence helps teenagers in their future jobs and happiness.
C. Teenagers with high emotional intelligence have less stress.
D. Teaching emotional intelligence helps teenagers manage stress and succeed.
2. According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT TRUE?
A.
Developing emotional intelligence can help teenagers resolve conflicts in a healthy way.
B.
Teenagers with high emotional intelligence often experience lower levels of anxiety and depression.
C.
Instructors with well-developed levels of emotional intelligence tend to label teenagers as "lazy".
D.
Teachers and instructors play a crucial role in creating a safe space for teenagers to develop their emotional
intelligence.
3. What can be inferred from the passage as one of the benefits of teenagers having high emotional intelligence?
A. They are less likely to act out in the classroom.
B. They experience higher levels of anxiety and depression.
C. They tend to have more troubles at home.
D. They often struggle to find solutions to their problems.
4. According to the passage, what is one way instructors with well-developed emotional intelligence can help teenagers?
A. By labelling them as "lazy" and disengaged.
B. By assisting them in finding solutions to their issues.
C. By creating more stress and pressure in the classroom.
D. By ignoring their problems and allowing them to fall behind.
5. According to the passage, the word "they" in the last paragraph refers to whom?
A. teachers B. teenagers C. instructors D. students
WRITING
I. Reorder the words and phrases to make complete sentences.

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II. For each question, complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first one. Write NO MORE
THAN FIVE WORDS.
1. Complete the assignment before the deadline, or you will receive a bad grade.
If you complete the assignment before the deadline, a bad grade.
2. I think the neighbours will become closer if they participate in more community activities. (CLOSER)
→ I think the more community activities the neighbours participate in, .
3. We need to reduce the use of private transportation to protect the environment.
We need the use of private transportation to protect the environment.
4. She has no idea who she should take to the pottery workshop with her this weekend. (TO)
She has no idea to the pottery workshop with her this weekend.