REVIEW 1-2 – PRACTICE TEST 1

I. PRONUNCIATION
Question 1. Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others?
A. capsule B. advent C. damage D. rare
Question 2. Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others?
A. bother B. worth C. without D. together
Question 3. Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others?
A. career B. option C. nomad D. modern
Question 4. Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others?
A. identity B. infrastructure C. variety D. convenience

II. Choose the answer (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space in each question.
Question 5. This antique vase, which belongs ______ my grandmother, hold great sentimental value
for my family.
A. with B. to C. at D. for
Question 6. Food ______ during the political unrest are now threatened with long prison sentences.
A. providers B. dwellers C. hoarder D. investors
Question 7. As a careful person, Ann always checks her timetable and makes sure she’s available before
she ______ her time to a new project.
A. spends B. avoids C. hesitates D. commits
Question 8. This job will provide you with ______ experience that may be helpful in the future.
A. fashionable B. worthless C. invaluable D. popular
Question 9. As technology has advanced, young children are now well-equipped with ______ priced
electronic gadgets.
A. usefully B. popularly C. competitively D. unavoidably
Question 10. Jam is asking his colleagues about James Cameroon’s latest movie.
Jam: “Nobody in this room have seen James Cameroon’s latest movie, ______?
Ted and other colleagues: “No, we haven’t.”
A. has it B. hasn’t it C. have it D. haven’t it
Question 11. Sarah and John are talking about the meeting.
Sarah: “Did you turn up at the meeting on time?”
John: “Luckily, the meeting ______ by the time we arrived there.”
A. just began B. has just begun C. would just begin D. had just begun
Question 12. Fiona and Becky is having a discussion about electricity.
Fiona: “What’s your opinion about electricity now and then?”
Becky: “It ______ a luxury, but now it’s a necessity.
A. used to be B. would be C. was being D. had been
Question 13. Most students prefer to do little homework ______ many teachers find it useful.
A. while B. as C. however D. because
Question 14. Rose is in two minds, and she is asking Liam for advice.
Rose: “Which subjects do you think is best: Music or Science?”
Liam: “______ They’re totally different subjects.”
A. It’s very kind of you. B. I think you should. C. Thanks for your help. D. It’s up to you.

III. Look at each sign or notice. Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) that matches its
meaning.
 Question 15. What does the sign say?
A. Wear protective clothing at the entrance.
B. Keep walking until a hole is seen.
C. Excavation in progress. No entry!
D. No admission required.

Question 16. What does the notice say?

A. Landon will open the time capsule at the age of 18.
B. A prediction of what Landon will be like must be made.
C. Wishes, memories and words of advice are unacceptable.
D. Don’t sign your name in the message.

IV. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits each blank space in the following passage.
Secondary students in Ho Chi Minh City have the option to take (17) ______ in the military semester
organized by the Youth Union. This two-week program helps prepare students (18) ______ their future
life. In the program, adolescents get the (19) ______ to learn basic knowledge about defense and
security, national pride, heroic traditions of the Vietnam People’s Army, military discipline, as well as
manners of a soldiers. Moreover, young participants can get (20) ______ with the community service in
the afternoons, including (21) ______ after elderly people in the local nursing home, helping with the
housework and planting trees. (22) ______ students have to get used to strict discipline, they say that
they get a lot out of the program and their parents can’t help feeling happy to see their children’s
improvement in understanding and behavior after joining the program.
Question 17. Choose the correct answer.
A. role B. part C. time D. side
Question 18. Choose the correct answer.
A. to B. at C. for D. with
Question 19. Choose the correct answer.
A. money B. chance C. spotlight D. benefit
Question 20. Choose the correct answer.
A. ready B. accustomed C. together D. involved
Question 21. Choose the correct answer.
A. looking B. taking C. putting D. making
Question 22. Choose the correct answer.
A. Although B. Even C. In contrast D. However

V. Read the following and do as directed.

 While many people may not understand “Industry 4.0” and other technological changes, they are
having a huge impact on almost every aspect of our lives. In the workplace, technology has improved
efficiency and productivity of our work. Since the Third Industrial Revolution which began which dates
back to the 1970, numerous routine and repetitive tasks have been conducted automatically without
human assistance so that employees are freed up to focus on more important and creative tasks.
Advanced software and tools facilitate the practice of working from home. Video conferencing platforms
like Zoom and Microsoft Teams make it possible to collaborate across continents in real-time without
having worries about geographical distances. This flexibility, therefore, has opened up opportunities for
companies to hire the best talent regardless of their geographical locations.
Additionally, the advent of the internet has brought about drastic changes in communicative
methods. Through social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, we can not only make
friends with people having common interests around the world, but also keep in touch with distant
relatives and friends, as well as stay informed about global events. This gives rise to new forms of social
interaction and community-building where everyone can interact, share experiences and build networks.
When it comes to how we travel around the city, ride-hailing apps are of great benefit. Apps like
GoJek, GrabBike and Xanh SM allow users to book motorbike taxis through their smartphones, view fare
estimates and track the arrival of their driver in real-time. These services really offer a convenient,
efficient and often cost-effective way to travel in congested urban areas, compared to traditional
motorbike taxis.
a. Decide whether the following sentences are True or False:
Question 23. People can work effectively and efficiently thanks to technological advances.
A. True B. False
Question 24. Teleconferencing helps reduce physical travel.
A. True B. False
Question 25. Social networking sites connects people from different countries.
A. True B. False
Question 26. Moving around in traditional motorbike taxis is much cheaper than going with tech-based
riding services.
A. True B. False

b. Choose the correct answer to each question:

Question 27. What is NOT mentioned as the aspect of our lives affected by technology?
A. Working methods B. Communication C. Food ordering D. Transportation
Question 28. What can be inferred from the passage about the effects of technology?
A. Technology was first introduced in the late 20th century.
B. Social networks enable global connection.
C. Zoom is a cost-effective video conference platform.
D. People using traditional motorbike taxis know how much they pay for their journey.

VI. Supply the correct form of the word given in each sentence.
Question 29. Many industries still ______ heavily on fossil fuels, causing severe air pollution.
(RELIANCE)
Question 30. As a student who comes from a distant village, Lydia lived very ______, rarely going out
and buying very few clothes. (ECONOMY)
Question 31. Tina usually puts on a ______ device on her wrist that tracks her fitness metrics and
notifies her of incoming calls. (WEAR)
Question 32. The company has launched an investigation into the corruption scandal so that the truth
will be ______ as soon as possible. (COVER)
Question 33. There are crowds of ______ waiting for their trains back to the residential areas.
(COMMUTE)
Question 34. After working with glue, the children’s fingers were ______. (STICK)

VII. Look at the entry of the word “trust” in a dictionary. Use what you can get from the
entry to complete the sentences with NO MORE THAN TWO words.
Question 35. My parents always ______ in me
to look after my younger brother when they are
away.
Question 36. He realized that ______ his sister’s
trust would be even worse.

IV. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits each blank space in the following passage.
Influencers are individuals who possess a (17) ______ following on various social media platforms,
such as Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and blogs. They have built a dedicated audience base by sharing
(18) ______ that arouses their viewer’s interest, often (19) ______ around specific subjects such as
fashion, beauty, travel, technology, or lifestyle. Influencers have the power to change consumer
behavior, shape opinions, and influence purchasing decisions.
Influencers who hold expertise and authority in a particular industry or field are called Key Opinion
Leaders (KOLs). They are seen as trusted sources of information and advice by their viewers. KOLs are
sought (20) ______ by brands for collaborations and partnerships. By aligning with KOLs, brands gain
access to their loyal fans and benefit from their personal image. When KOLs (21) ______ a product or
service, their recommendation holds significant weight, (22) ______ their viewers perceive them as
credible and reliable.
Question 17. Choose the correct answer.
A. huge B. thick C. solid D. firm
Question 18. Choose the correct answer.
A. concern B. contact C. content D. connection
Question 19. Choose the correct answer.
A. discussed B. proposed C. centered D. suggested
Question 20. Choose the correct answer.
A. out B. along C. with D. after
Question 21. Choose the correct answer.
A. process B. promote C. promise D. prohibit
Question 22. Choose the correct answer.
A. though B. even C. many D. as