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Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
1. A. merry B. delay C. mental D. process
2. A. distraction B. handicraft C. artisan D. fattening
3. A. locate B. crowded C. metro D. promote
4. A. country B. around C. council D. outdoor
5. A. homework B. habit C. healthy D. honour
Choose the word that has a stress pattern different from the others.
6. A. preserve B. suburb C. deadline D. function
7. A. handicraft B. accomplish C. minimise D. liveable
8. A. leftover B. physical C. underground D. councellor
9. A. amenity B. optimistic C. delivery D. priority
10. A. community B. original C. anxiety D. electrician
Choose the correct answer to complete the sentences.
11. A(n) _____ protects people and property, makes people obey the law, prevents and solves crimes.
A. electrician B. artisan C. firefighter D. police officer
12. We had a _____ trip to an ancient village on the outskirts of Ha Noi last week.
A. memory B. memorise C. memorable D. memorably
13. Bun cha, pho, and hu tieu are examples of famous Vietnamese _____.
A. special B. specially C. speciality D. specialisation
14. He had no idea _____ to share his good news with first.
A. who B. what C. where D. when
15. Mrs. Adams was surprised that her son and his friend had gone to Bat Trang to learn how _____
pottery.
A. to make B. make C. made D. making
16. Whenever I go to a new place, I spend time _____.
A. getting through B. finding out C. looking around D. comimg back
17. The _____ he gets, the _____ he becomes.
A. older/ experienced B. older/ more experienced
C. more old/ more experienced D. more older/ more experienced
18. In big cities, traffic congestion often happens _____ rush hour.
A. at B. for C. in D. on
19. She is _____ poor health, but she is optimistic about her future.
A. about B. in C. of D. with
20. It is necessary to decide which we should _____ priority to: work or study.
A. give B. bring C. take D. make
21. The downtown area is _____ with restaurants, shops, and entertainment venues.
A. peaceful B. bustling C. popular D. liveable
22. If there is a deadline approaching, students _____ manage their time wisely.
A. must B. can C. should D. may
23. Minh: Do you mind lending me your pen for a moment?
Mi: _______________________________________
A. That’s so kind of you. B. Yes, I do.
C. I beg your pardon. D. Not at all.
24. Leo: Could you tell me the way to the post office?
Luna: ___________________________________
Leo: Could you tell me the way to the psot office?
A. My pleasure. B. Sorry?
C. You’re welcome. D. Thank you.
Choose the word that has the CLOSEST meaning to the underlined and bolded word:
25. How can we manage our time appropriately?
A. correctly B. exactly C. properly D. truly
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26. Visitors can explore the historic landmarks of the city such as the ancient castle and medieval
catheral.
A. futuristic B. recent C. modern D. old
Choose the word that has the OPPOSITE meaning to the underlined and bolded word:
27. Crime rates are increasing quickly in rural areas.
A. decreasing B. expanding C. boosting D. raising
28. Being optimistic is the key for teens to stay healthy, helping them build strength and positive
habits.
A. distracted B. focused C. pessimistic D. negative
Choose the underlined part A, B, C, or D that needs correcting:
29. The city council wants to cut down with construction noise by 20% in the next five years.
A. wants B. to cut down with
C. construction noise D. in the next five years
30. We have carried out two environment projects since we formed our 3R club.
A. have carried out B. environment C. since D. our
Read the text about London markets, and match the markets (A – E) with the correct
statements (31 – 35).
London markets
Without its lively and colourful markets, London would lose a lot of its charm. Make sure you find
time during your stay in England’s capital to have a walk around one of these fabulous places.
A. BOROUGH MARKET
Located in South East London, it is one of the largest food markets in the world. It sells a wide
variety of fresh and organic products, as well as home-made confectionery, mushrooms, chutneys,
jams, breads and cheeses. It is a definite must on a Saturday morning for every lover of delicious
food.
B. PORTOBELLO ROAD MARKET
This is one of the most colourful and dynamic markets in London. It sells everything from books to
second-hand fashion and cooking ingredients. It is especially known as a great place to browse for
antiques and jewellery. The clothes stalls specialise in leather.
C. CAMDEN MARKET
This is actually several different markets. The place is considered a huge tourist attraction, so it
tends to be very crowded at weekends. The wide range of goods includes antiques, clothes,
handicraft, accessories and furnishings – in fact it has all those things you realise you need when
you see them even though you had no intention of buying them when you left home. There is a
variety of world cuisine on offer in the many bars and eateries in and around the markets.
D. GREENWICH MARKET
Greenwich is known for its fantastic market offering a variety of hand-crafted items, paintings and
ornaments. On weekends, you can get a good deal on antique furniture, second-hand books and rare
records. Then, like many other people – both locals and tourists – you can finish off your market
tour with a stroll along the nearby river.
E. LEADENHALL MARKET
Located in a beautiful Victorian glass-roof building that has already become a tourist attraction, the
market offers a wide selection of reasonably priced luxury goods. It features the most exotic
ingredients and fine wines that may be difficult to get elsewhere. It is especially good for rarer
cheeses, seafood, and meats. You can relax and have a delicious lunch in one of the many nearby
market bars.
31. It is located near a popular walking area. (D)
32. You can taste food from many different countries. (C)
33. It sells food which may not be easy to find in other places. (E)
34. You can buy clothes that have already been worn. (B)
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35. It is a good place to buy healthy food. (A)

Choose the correct answer A, B, C, or D to fill in each blank in the following passage.
We can manage our time effectively by following some of these strategies. Firstly, it is important to
(36) _____ clear and realistic goals and prioritise tasks accordingly. This means that you must
identify (37) _____ is the most important and urgent and allocate time and resources accordingly.
Next, creating a schedule or to-do list can be helpful in staying on track and ensuring that all tasks
are completed within the time allotted. Thirdly, it is important to learn to say no to distractions and
time-wasting activities such as checking social (38) _____. Instead, you should focus on the task at
hand and work efficiently to complete it. Additionally, taking regular breaks and scheduling time
for self-care activities can help increase (39) _____ and prevent burnout. Finally, it is essential to
regularly review and adjust your schedule to ensure that you are making progress towards your
goals and accommodating yourself to any working conditions in your life. By following these tips,
you can make the most of your time, be more productive, and achieve success (40) _____ all
aspects of your life.
36. A. achieve B. get C. reach D. set
37. A. what B. who C. when D. where
38. A. skill B. interation C. media D. contact
39. A. produce B. productivity C. productive D. productively
40. A. for B. in C. to D. with

Listen to a conversation between Anna and Tom about a community helper, and fill in each
blank with no more than TWO words or number.
41. Mr. Johnson is a firefighter.
42. He has worked for more than 15/ fifteen years.
43. He is kind and calm, so he can handle stressful situations.
44. In additon to his job, he also organises fire safety classes to educate people.
45. Anna and Tom feel grateful for Mr. Johnson’s contributions.
Listen to a conversation between Phuc and Anna talking about some effective study methods,
and decide whether the statements are true or false.
46. Anna believes that setting specific goals for each study session helps keep her focused and
motivated.
T (Yeah, definitely. Setting specific goals for each session helps me stay focused and motivated.)
47. Phuc expresses that he has been struggling with managing his time effectively.
F (That sounds interesting. I’ve been struggling with staying organised. How do you manage your
time effectively?)
48. Anna suggests using flashcards as a method for remembering vocabulary and grammar.
T (Flashcards have been a lifesaver for me. I make flashcards for new vocabulary words and review
them regularly.)
49. Anna advises finding a bustling and uncomfortable study space to deal with distractions.
F (Finding a quiet and comfortable study space is important.)
50. Phuc agrees with Anna’s advice, but he will continue with his current study methods.
F (That all makes sense. I’ll start using some of these methods. Thanks for sharing.)

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Rearrange the words to make meaningful sentences.

51. away / in our street / usually / at 6.00 p.m / The garbage collector / to take the rubbish / comes / .
The garbage collector in our street usually come at 6.00 p.m to take the rubbish away.
52. I / my Mom / my Dad / who / for advice / wonder / or / to ask / .
I wonder who to ask for advice my Mom or my Dad.
53. their cities / The researchers / a study / about / towards / carried out / people’s attitudes / .
The researchers carried out a study about people’s attitudes towards their cities.
54. a liveable place / for / The town’s public amenities / it / for its residents / make / .
The town’s public amenities make it a liveable place for its residents.
55. me / Would / to / showing / the nearest bus station / the way / mind / you?
Would you mind showing me the way to the nearest bus station?
56. wait to study / an upcoming exam, / before it / If students have / they shouldn’t / until the day / .
If students have an upcoming exam, they shouldn’t wait to study until the day before it.
57. To most people, / well together / means / are functioning / heathy living / both physical and mental
health / .
To most people, healthy living means both physical and mental health are functioning well
together.
58. the users / the Internet / The slower / is, / get / the angrier / .
The slower the Internet is, the angrier the users get.
59. The councellor / to listen / to help / to the students / willing / them / their problems / solve / is / .
The councellor is willing to listen to the students to help them solve their problems.
60. She / there are / to study / in the school library / at home / too many distractions / because /
prefers/.
She prefers to study in the school library because there are too many distractions at home.

Rewrite the sentences so that they have the same meaning as the original ones.
61. In their community, the eldest child is usually responsible for his or her parents.
 In their community, the eldest child usually takes care of his or her parents.
62. Would you like me to give you a ride home?
 I can give you a ride home if you like.
63. Work hard or you won’t pass the mid-term test.
 If you don’t work hard, you won’t pass the mid-term test.
64. Do you know the locations to buy traditional handicrafts?
 Do you know where to buy traditional handicrafts?
65. They should reduce the amount of fatty foods in their daily meals.
 They should cut down on the amount of fatty foods in their daily meals.

Write a paragraph about 100-120 words about the disavantages of city life. You can use the
given ideas or your own ideas.
- too much noise
- air pollution
- high crime rate
- heavy traffic

I dislike city life. First, there is too much noise, coming from vehicles, and electronic devices. It is
harmful for the physical as well as mental health. Second, air pollution has a bad effect on human
health. Many people suffer from respiratory problems such as asthma, coughing, or sore throat
because they often have to breathe smoke and dust on the street. Third, the high crime rate always
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makes me feel unsafe when I need to go out at night. Finally, the heavy traffic congestion makes
getting around a daily struggle, wasting time and causing frustration. In conclusion, the drawbacks
of noise, air pollution, crime and heavy traffic make city life a less desirable place to call home.