TEST 1 FOR UNIT 1 2 3

A. LANGUAGE FOCUS
Exercise 1: Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced different from the others’.
1. A. condition B. protect C. tofu
2. A. maturity B. teenager C. orphanage
3. A. developed B. planted C. needed
4. A. enjoyed B. cooked C. volunteered
Exercise 2: Fill each blank with the present simple, present continuous or past simple form of the verb in
brackets.
5. When Tom was a teenager, his hobby (be) horse riding.
6. Alice often does judo at 5 p.m. every day, but today she (do) some homework.
7. Do you know that the sun always (rise) in the East?
8. Look! Toby (have) some fast food again!
9. When I was in Nha Trang last month, I (collect) some beautiful seashells.
10. - Look at you! Why you (pick) up litter?
- To save the environment.
11. Jenny (volunteer) in the local hospital last summer?
12. Trung never (watch) TV before finishing all his homework.
13. I (not study) now because I feel very tired.
14. Someone (throw) away a pile of rubbish on the pavement yesterday.
Exercise 3: Choose the best option to complete each sentence. Circle A, B, or C.
15. You can use this to stick these pieces of color paper to decorate your dollhouse.
A. nail B. glue C. model
16. When children take care of their pets, they learn how to take on .
A. happiness B. maturity C. responsibility
17. Some hobbies can help students learn to be with their work.
A. patient B. popular C. valuable
18. Tom is having a lot of fast food! He needs to change his .
A. hobby B. diet C. condition
19. – What is tofu?
– It’s a from soybeans.
A. produce B. product C. producer
20. Look at those students. They are picking used bottles to help save the environment.
A. over B. in C. up
B. READING
Exercise 4: Read the passage. Circle the best answer A, B, or C to each of the questions.
 Judo, one of the most popular martial arts, comes from Japan and it is quite well-known in Viet Nam.
When we do judo, we will learn some basic techniques in throwing, grappling, and striking. We learn them
carefully and steps by steps so that we do not have to worry too much about injuries. Judo teaches us how to
train our bodies and minds as well as how to use our energy in the best way. It first appeared in the Olympic
Games in Tokyo in 1964 and since 1972 it has been an official event in the Olympic Games. Vietnamese
judokas – people who do judo – have won some international recognition and are trying their best to win
first medals in the Olympic Games.
21. What is the passage mainly about?
A. The development of judo.
B. The development and benefits of judo.
C. The development of judo in Viet Nam.
22. What does the word It in bold in the paragraph mean?
A. Energy. B. Mind. C. Judo.
23. What is one of the benefits of practising judo?
A. Knowing how to throw people.
B. Learning to control our bodies.
C. Winning medals in competitions.
24. When did Judo first appear in the Olympic Games?
A. In 1954. B. In 1964. C. In 1968.
25. How many Olympic medals did Vietnamese judokas win in 1972?
A. None. B. One C. Two.
Exercise 5: Complete the reading passage. Write ONE suitable word in each blank.
A Grade 7 student and his friends have an idea of collecting (26) for homeless children in
his town. They call it the “Book Birthday Party”. Every month they will select a birthday of a friend in his
class or a child in his neighbourhood to celebrate (27) special birthday party. It is just a simple
party. Everyone who comes to the party should bring some healthy food, drink, and a book (28)
any kinds: storybook, textbook, notebook, comic, etc. Those who cannot bring books will help with the
collecting and sending books to the homeless children. They believe that the healthy food and drink will help
them stay (29) and the books will help homeless children with their study. Everyone will be (30)
!
C. LISTENING
Exercise 6: You are going to hear a man introducing about the volunteer program in Galapos Islands
Farm Ecuador. Listen and decide if the statements below are True or False.
Statements True/False
1. Volunteers of this campaign will do the same thing every day.
2. There are more than one main job to do there.
3. There is no machine to support volunteers when they do farming.
 4. Half of the schools there are old.
5. The school maintenance work is as important as the farm work.
D. WRITING
Exercise 7: For each question, complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first one.
Use the word in brackets and do not change it.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS.
36. My father often collects stamps in his free time. (HOBBY)
My collecting stamps.
37. It often takes her hours to draw pictures every Sunday. (SPENDS)
She often pictures every Sunday.
38. The Japanese have a healthy diet so they live long lives. (OF)
The Japanese live long lives healthy diet.
39. We donate these clothes to children who have no home. (HOMELESS)
We give these clothes .
40. My mother began to teach English in 1996. (WORKING)
My mother started English teacher in 1996.
TEST 2
A. LANGUAGE FOCUS
Exercise 1: Circle the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others’.
1. A. safety B. vitamin C. parade
2. A. vehicle B. fine C. sign
Exercise 2: Circle the word which has a different stress pattern from that of the others’.
3. A. candy B. seatbelt C. perform
4. A. parade B. display C. crossing
Exercise 3: Fill each blank with the correct form of the verb in brackets.
5. Tom: How do you go to school every day?
Eden: I (go) to school by bicycle. It helps to reduce pollution.
6. The horror film (be) so boring that we almost fell asleep at the cinema yesterday.
7. Alice is quite lazy and she rarely (go) to the gym.
8. Last Christmas, my family (spend) our times in Maldives and took part in a special festival.
9. Lisa: Hey, we (prepare) some moon cakes, do you want to join?
Rose: Sounds great.
10. We usually (have) banh chung and banh day on Tet holidays.
11. I (take) a lot of photos when I visited the flower festival in the Netherlands.
12. Samantha (stew) pork soup in the kitchen, so don’t bother her.
13. John (leave) for Noi Bai Airport yesterday morning.
14. My mother and I (not be) keen on horror films.
Exercise 4: Choose the best option to complete each of the following sentences.
15. It’s crucial for to walk only on the pavement or footpath.
A. passengers B. pedestrians C. models
16. need to obey the traffic rules by not carrying more than one passenger.
A. Pedestrians B. Elder people C. Cyclists
17. “Transformer” is a film which can help us know more about future robots.
A. science fiction B. historical C. romance
18. It is an honor for those actors who can take part Cannes Film Festival.
A. on B. in C. over
19. that documentary is boring, I still love the main character in it.
A. However B. Although C. Because
20. is one of special festivals for children in most Asian countries.
A. Tulip festival B. Halloween C. Mid-Autumn Festival
B. READING
Exercise 5: Read the passage. Circle the best answer A, B or C to each of the questions.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets is the second of the fantasy film series based on the same novel
by J. K. Rowling. After the success of the first one, Chris Columbus is still the director of this film.
Meanwhile, the main cast of the first film remains in the second one. The film tells the story about the great
efforts of Harry to save his friends at Hogwarts, especially Ron’s sister Ginny, from the attacks of a basilisk.
It’s a giant snake under the control of the ghostly memory of the sixteen-year-old Tom Riddle, one piece of
Lord Voldemort’s soul preserved in an enchanted diary. In the end, he kills the basilisk, saves everybody and
frees Dobby – a kind of house-elf. The film is a really must-see. It also has lots of gripping images,
soundtracks and visual effects.
21. What is the passage mainly about?
A. A famous director with his successful fantasy film.
B. A young wizard who kills a monster in his magic school.
C. A film based on the second novel of a fantasy series by J. K. Rowling.
22. Who is the author of the book series?
A. Chris Columbus. B. J. K. Rowling. C. Harry Potter.
23. Which of the following statements about Harry is true?
A. He fights against a cruel house-elf of Lord Voldemort.
B. He kills a giant snake at the end of the film.
C. He saves Ron’s sister from a basilisk.
24. What does the word It in line 9 mean?
A. The film. B. The kind house-elf. C. The basilisk.
25. How are the visual effects of the film?
A. Extremely interesting. B. Rather boring. C. Very colourful.
Exercise 6: Complete the passage. Write ONE suitable word in each blank.
Diwali is one of the biggest and most important festivals in India. It usually (26) between
October and November. Nowadays this festival is celebrated by both Hindu and non-Hindu communities and
lasts (27) about five days. During the time of festival, Indians clean their houses and buy gold
or kitchen utensils to help bring good luck. Then, they decorate their homes with clay lamps, which are the
symbol of the inner light protecting from spiritual darkness. (28) the busy days of preparation,
family members gather together for prayers to their own goddess, delicious feasts and colourful fireworks
(29)
. They also visit their friends and relatives and (30) each other many gifts and
best wishes.
C. LISTENING
Exercise 7: Listen to the conversation between Tom and Jack.
Circle the best answer A, B or C.
31. What is the interview about?
A. a teenager’s hobby
B. how to make origami
C. a birthday present
32. What is Jack’s hobby?
A. creating paper B. folding paper C. recycling paper
33. How long has he had his hobby?
A. for two weeks B. for two months C. for two years
34. What does Jack say about his hobby?
A. It’s difficult. B. It’s expensive. C. It’s cheap.
35. Which among these that Jack doesn’t do with the things he made?
A. give them to his friends
B. keep them in a box
C. sell them
D. WRITING
Exercise 8: For each question, complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first one.
Use the word in brackets and do not change it.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS.
36. I will not watch that film because it is very scary. (TOO)
The film is me to watch.
37. The film is very frightening, but it is interesting. (THOUGH)
The film is interesting frightening.
38. You cannot park your car here as it’s against the law. (MUST)
You your car here.
39. Are these moon cakes delicious? (THINK)
these moon cakes are delicious?
40. The main soundtrack of The Hunger Game interested me when I heard it for the first time. (WAS)
I the main soundtrack of The Hunger Game when I heard it for the first time.
TEST 3
A. LANGUAGE FOCUS
Exercise 1: Circle the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others’.
1. A. backache B. channel C. children
2. A. thirsty B. surf C. allergy
Exercise 2: Circle the word which has a different stress pattern from that of the others’.
3. A. allergy B. volunteer C. energy
4. A. collect B. donate C. cycle
Exercise 3: Fill each blank with the correct form of the verb in brackets.
5. She loves her job because she enjoys people.
A. meet B. to meet C. meeting
6. We to this nursing home every week.
A. come B. comes C. coming
7. James eats a lot of fast food and he weight.
A. puts on B. gets in C. take up
8. is the condition of having painful red skin that is caused by staying in the sun for too long.
A. Obesity B. Sunburn C. Cough
9. Jessica: “Would you like a cup of coffee?”
Kim: “ ”
A. No, thanks. B. I feel itchy. C. I do like.
10. Ben: “Let’s go camping.”
Joe: “ . I worked all night yesterday.”
A. No problem B. Just bring yourself C. Oh, count me out
B. READING
Exercise 4: Choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each gap to complete the following passage.
Hoa has several hobbies such as knitting, cooking, (11) to music and so on. However, she likes
(12) books the most, which makes her comfortable after school. It also helps her to improve her
knowledge. Sometimes, she plays sports (13) her sisters in the front yard. In the morning, she
usually (14) up early to go cycling. It helps her to (15) her health and enjoy fresh
air in the morning.
11. A. listen B. listens C. listening
12. A. read B. reading C. reads
13. A. with B. to C. for
14. A. got B. get C. gets
15. A. donate B. improve C. provide
Exercise 5: Read the passage. Circle the best answer A, B or C to each of the questions.
The secrets to a long life
Why can some people live to over a hundred, while most of us die much sooner? How long you live
depends on where you live. A person who lives in a city in Australia will probably live longer than a person
living in a poor part of Africa. So, what can you do to live longer? You can make healthy choices. That
means eating healthy foods and getting enough exercise.
Being overweight may make your life shorter because you have a higher chance to have health problems.
You can start by changing what you eat. Eat less red meat instead of chicken or fish. Fish is really good for
helping you live a longer life. You should eat lots of vegetables, so you can get a lot of the vitamins you
need. You also need to get enough exercise. There are different types of exercises. Some exercise is good for
the heart. Other types of exercise is good for making you stronger. Lifting weights is a good example. Along
with taking care of your body, you also have to take care of your mind. Don’t work too hard. Try to relax
and do something fun each day. If you follow these simple rules, you will have a good chance of living a
long time.
16. What is the reading text about?
A. How to live a long life.
B. You live longer thanks to the place you live.
C. Being overweight makes your life shorter.
17. What are healthy choices?
A. Eating healthy foods
B. Getting enough exercise
C. A and B
18. Why should you eat vegetables?
A. Because vegetables are better for your health than meat.
B. Because vegetables are easy to make healthy dishes.
C. Because vegetables helps you get a lot of the vitamins you need.
19. How is lifting weights good for you?
A. It makes your heart stronger.
B. It makes you stronger.
C. It makes you lose weight.
20. Which statement is NOT mentioned in the text?
A. Mental health is also important.
B. Fish and chicken are better for your health than red meat.
C. One of the secrets to a long life is to eat lots of vegetables instead of doing exercise.
C. LISTENING
Exercise 6: Listen to a student’s report about how young people spend their free time and decide if the
statements are true or false.
21. Young Americans are spending more time doing sports.
22. Soccer is becoming more and more popular.
23. Playing video games is also a common activity.
24. Watching sports is a good way to get exercise.
25. Exercise is important for good health.
Exercise 7: Listen to 5 people describing a health problem to a friend and fill in the blanks with NO
MORE THAN THREE WORDS.
Health problem Suggestion
1 a terrible headache (26)
2 a really bad backache (27)
3 (28) take some vitamin C
4 her whole body hurts (29)
5 (30) get some sleeping pills
D. WRITING
Exercise 8: Put the given words in good order to make meaningful sentences.
31. He/ summer/ in/ climbing/ goes/ mountain/ the/ usually/.

32. it/ boring/ because/ finds/ time/ models/ Jim/ takes/ lots of/ making/.

33. cold/ I/ sore throat/ love/ a /,/ drinks/ but/ have/ I/.

34. Alex/ usually/ fishing/ so/,/ loves/ goes/ in/ near/ he/ his house/ fishing/ the lake/.

35. Smoking/ harmful/ is/ costs/ it/ and/ a lot/ of/ money/./,/

Exercise 9: Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first one.
36. Joana doesn't eat much in order not to be overweight.
Joana doesn't eat much because
37. She likes arranging flowers.
Arranging flowers
38. Linda thinks mountain climbing is dangerous.
Linda finds
39. Why don't we go swimming this afternoon?
What about
40. How about going to the movies tonight?
Let’s