TEST 1

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. (0.6 pts)
1. A. crowded B. show C. downtown D. now
2. A. horror B. healthy C. honour D. house
3. A. attraction B. natural C. happen D. tomato
II. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the
position of stress in each of the following questions (0.4 pts)
4. A. ambitious B. previous C. victorious D. mysterious
5. A. television B. information C. combination D. interaction
III. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions. (4.0 pts)
6. Today's cities are __________ than cities in previous times.
A. lots larger B. much larger C. as large D. the largest
7. I _________ in various exciting outdoor activities so far.
A. participated B. am participating C. participate D. have participated
8. I wish I ___ more time to spend at the Viet Nam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism
A. having B. can have C. had D. is having
9.It is necessary for young people_________about our history.
A. know B. to know C. knowing D. known
10. We stayed at a hotel _________ rooms offered breathtaking views of the city.
A. whose B. who C. which D. That
11. Minh asked me if I_______Mount Fansipan.
A. knew B. know C. would know D. will know
12. If you don’t feel well , you _______ consult a doctor or a medical professional to get a proper
diagnosis and treatment.
A. should B. can’t C. shouldn’t D. mustn’t
13. She didn’t tell me _______ to meet, in the library or in the lab.
A. how B. when C. what D. Where
14. My grandparents _______ the skills to my parents.
A. took care of B. handed out C. look up D. look after
15.Tom: Could you please show me how to use this washing machine?
Lan: “_________________”
A. Yes, I could. Just turn on the fan. B. No, I don’t have a washing machine.
C. No, I couldn't wash these clothes. D. Sure. Just press this green button.
16. Is there a __________________ gap between you and your parents?
A. generation B. age C. time D. communication
17. Do you ____ not showing this photo in your presentation?
A. wish B. mind C. decide D. think
18. I tried to __________my goal of cycling five kilometers a day.
A. get B. give C. accomplish D. take
19. We’re going camping this weekend, so we need a ______stove that we can easily pack and
transport.
A. changeable B. rechargeable C. portable D. transferable
20. Helen got the job _____ she thought she couldn’t get it.
A. because B. and C. though D. since
21. Before I visit a place, I usually find _____ about its history.
A. out B. down C. around D. back
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in the
following question.
22. The flora and fauna, who are plants and animals, are under serious threat.
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in the following question.
23. Children normally feel a lot of anxiety about their first day at school.
A. nervousness B. silence C. self-control D. agreement
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in the following question.
24. The doctor advised Peter to give up smoking.
A. stop B. continue C. finish D. consider
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete the following
exchange.
25. Peter: "Good luck with your presentation at the conference!" Mary. “ ______________”
A. I'm sorry. I can't do that. B. No worries. I know what to do.
C. Thank you! I hope I can captivate the audience. D. Thank you. I wish to see you again.
IV Supply the correct form of the words in bold in brackets to complete each of the following
sentences. (1.0 pt)
26. She is ________ in three languages, which allows her to easily communicate with
people from different countries. (FLUENCY)
27. We’d like to make a small _____ to the fund for preserving our heritage sites. (CONTRIBUTE)
28. My brother is working as an _______ he repairs electrical equipment very well. (ELECTRIC)
29. England is very good at _______ its historic buildings and monuments. (PRESERVE)
30. _____, they want more information before they put money into the project to restore the temple.
(BASIC)
V. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the option that best fits
each of numbered blanks from 31 to 35. (0) is an example. (1.0 pt)

Ho Van Loi has been a dedicated teacher for a decade, tirelessly working to provide education
to children in one of the most (0) _________ areas of Ha Giang Province. He teaches at a
boarding school for ethnic students in Po Chu Lung Village, Ngam La Commune, Yen Minh
District, Ha Giang Province. Among the 54 households in the village, 52 are (31) _________
poor, and the remaining two are almost poor. The roads in this area are narrow, rocky, and often
filled with mud.
Ho Van Loi was inspired to become a teacher when he saw his own teachers overcome
enormous (32) _________ to bring education to these isolated regions. He faced difficult
circumstances after completing his K-12 education in 2004 and worked as a house painter. (33)
_________, five years later, he managed to attend a pedagogy college and graduated in 2011.
He (34) _______ to his hometown and has been teaching at Ngam La Primary Boarding School
for ethnic students ever since. Despite nearly a decade of teaching, Ho Van Loi is still
passionate (35) _________ his job.
(Adapted from: https://vietnamnews.vn)

0. A. remote B. urban C. rural D. regional

31. A. recognized B. regarded C. known D. considered
32. A. advantages B. challenges C. chances D. successes
33. A. Otherwise B. Though C. Because D. However
34. A. returned B. returns C. returning D. return
35. A. to B. with C. about D. on

PART 2: Read the following passage and do the tasks below. (1.0 pt)

England's traditions have been around for hundreds, even thousands of years. English cuisine is
among the deep-rooted traditions that English people are proud to keep alive.
Typical English cuisine has developed over many centuries, and people say that fish and chips is the
 most English dish of all. It is believed that fish and chips appeared in England in the 19th century.
The earliest fish and chip shop opened in London during the 1860s. Since then people have
considered fish and chips to be England's national dish, and it is now a common takeaway in the
United Kingdom
The basic ingredients of the dish are fried fish served with chips. People in different places may add
peas, vinegar, lemon, or ketchup. Fish and chips is served hot as the main dish in England. Although
there is oil and carbohydrates in fish and chips, it is healthier than other takeaway dishes.
Now there are fish and chip shops in many countries, and it is becoming more and more popular in
other countries too. Preserving and promoting fish and chips is the way English people keep
themselves associated with the past.
( From Unit 4, Skills 1, Studentbook, Grade 9)
Task 1: For question 36, decide whether the statement is true (T) or false (F)(0.2 pts).
STATEMENT T F
36. Fish and chips has been around for hundreds of years.
Task 2: Answer the questions 37 and 38 (0.8 pts)
37. When did the earliest fish and chip shop open in London ?
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38. What are the basic ingredients of the dish?
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VI. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the
sentence printed before it. (1.2 pts)
39. “ Do you enjoy having virtual tour of these natural wonder?” Mi said to Nam.
 Mi asked Nam
40. Ha Giang is must-go in my tour list. Its beauty and history are appealing.
 Ha Giang,
41. She doesn’t have an iPhone. She’d like to have one.
 She wishes
VII. Make any changes and additions necessary to produce meaningful sentences from set of
words or phrases given in each of the following questions. (0.8 pts)
42. My uncle/ always/ avoid/ tell/ stories/ his past/.
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43. Tom / have/ a nightmare / while/ he/ sleep/ the camp/ the old castle/.
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