PRACTICE 22

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined
part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1. A. aisle B. sail C. afraid D. straight
Question 2. A. iron B. celebrate C. parents D. restaurant
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the
other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3. A. doctor B. student C. advice D. parent
Question 4. A. different B. challenging C. successful D. practical
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of
the following questions.
Question 5. He was_______first person to leave the meeting.
A. the B. an C. a D. no article
Question 6. You_____pay attention in class if you want to understand the lesson well.
A. would B. could C. might D. should
Question 7. We are going to donate___money to the local charity organisation.
A. few B. many C. some D. any
Question 8. They used____outdoors and under pressure when they lived in Tokyo.
A. to work B. worked C. to working D. work
Question 9. The city will have to find a solution to reduce traffic jams, ?
A. will it B. won’t it C. won’t they D. will they
Question 10. Tet holiday is the most important_____for Vietnamese people.
A. costume B. nation C. religion D. celebration
Question 11. Natural________cause a lot of damage for countries every year.
A. disasters B. features C. resources D. scenes
Question 12. Mary and her friend -Jane are talking about their plans for the weekend.
 Mary: “Why don’t we go to the cinema?”
 Jane: “_____”
A. Will you join us? B. Yes, let’s! C. I’d like it D. What play is it?
Read the following announcement and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 13 to 16.
Best Body Fitness
Best Body Fitness isn't just (13)___gym: it's a full-service fitness membership made for you.
It's so EASY
 Easy to start, stop, cancel or refund a membership
 Easy to access - we're (14) ___ 24/7, we never close
 Easy to do exercise - we have (15) ___ equipment, no long wait
 Easy results - our trainers and equipment give you success
 Easy to find - (16) ___ the centre of town, near public transport and with parking
 Come and visit us for a personal tour!
Question 13. A. a B. an C.the D. no article
Question 14. A. open B. opened C. opening D. opens
Question 15. A. many B. lots of C. an D. any
Question 16. A. in B. at C. by D. on
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of
the following questions from 17 to 18.
Question 17. Put the sentences (a-c) in the correct order, then fill in the blank to make a logical
text.
My family went to the beach for a day trip._.
A. We built sandcastles, played beach volleyball, and even went for a swim in the cool ocean water.
B.We packed a picnic basket filled with delicious sandwiches, snacks, and fruit.
C.As soon as we arrived, the sun was shining, and the beach was perfect for a relaxing day.
A. a-b-c B.b-a-c C.c-b-a D.b-c-a
Question 18. Choose the sentence that can end the text (in Question 17) most appropriately.
A.We stayed at the beach until late in the afternoon, enjoying the beautiful sunset before heading
home.
B.The beach was crowded with people, but we found a nice spot to spread out our towels.
C.It was a hot day, but the cool ocean breeze made it more enjoyable.
D.The kids loved playing in the sand and building sandcastles.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate
the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 19 to 24.
Ayers Rock, which was found for the first time by European explorers in 1873, is a famous
landmark (19) ___ the desert of central Australia. The original inhabitants
of this part of Australia, the Aborigines, call it Uluru. It is 348 metres high, 3.6 kilometres long and
1.9 kilometres wide. It is a beautiful red-brown colour, especially when the sun (20) ___ on it
early in the morning and in the evening.
When tourists want (21) ___Uluru, they often start 440 kilometres away in a town called Alice
Springs. People on these trips usually sleep outside under the stars, not in tents (22)___it's more
exciting. A fire keeps away snakes and (23) ___animals during the night. And when the sun comes
up in the morning, the view of Uluru is amazing. After breakfast, visitors often walk around the
base of the rock. There are caves around the base of the rock and inside them you (24) ___see
paintings. Some of them are thousands of years old.
Question 19. A. next B. in C.front D. for
Question 20. A. look B. watch C. sits D. shines
Question 21. A. visit B. visited C. visiting D. to visit
Question 22. A. because B. moreover C. such D. however
Question 23. A. another B. other C.an D. any
Question 24. A. ought B. can C.have D. are
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in
meaning to the original sentence in each of the following questions.
Question 25. I last met my grandparents five years ago.
A. I haven’t met my grandparents for five years.
B. I have met my grandparents for five years.
C. I often met my grandparents five years ago.
D. I didn’t meet my grandparents five years ago.
Question 26. People have reported that Thien Duong is the longest cave in Vietnam.
A. People report that Thien Duong has been the longest cave in Vietnam.
B. People reported that Thien Duong has been the longest cave in Vietnam.
C. It has been reported that Thien Duong is the longest cave in Vietnam.
 D. It was reported that Thien Duong is the longest cave in Vietnam.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is made from
the given cues in each of the following questions.
Question 27. I / please / you I work I hard.
A. I’m pleased for you working hard.
B. I’m pleased to you work hard.
C. I’m pleased that you are working hard
D. I’m pleasing that you are working hard.
Question 28. It / expensive dictionary /1 / not / buy / it.
A. It is such an expensive dictionary that I couldn’t buy it.
B. It is so an expensive dictionary that I couldn’t buy it.
C. It is such expensive dictionary that I couldn’t buy it.
D. It is too expensive dictionary that I couldn’t buy it.
Read the following sign or notice and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 29. What does the sign say?
A. Children are welcome in this area.
B. The area is for people over 16 only.
C. Children are not allowed to run in this area.
D. Children can enter but must be accompanied by an adult.
Question 30. What does the notice say?
Please keep the noise to a minimum in the
library.
This helps others study and read.
A. Do not listen to music in the library to keep it quiet.
B. Please be quiet in the library.
C. Watch movies with the volume at its highest.
D. Make noise when studying in the library.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate
the correct answer to each of the following questions from 31 to 36.
Tet in Viet Nam starts with the first new moon, usually in late January or early February. The
celebrations usually last for three days. The Vietnamese celebrate Tet with family gatherings,
wonderful foods and lion dances. Let's take a look at some of the traditions linked to Tet, the most
popular festival in Viet Nam.
E. Red is a bright, happy colour that keeps away bad spirits. That's why people decorate their
homes with red and yellow to bring good luck for the next year. Also, parents and grandparents
give children special lucky money in red envelopes.
F. One thing people avoid during Tet is sweeping the house. Before Tet, the Vietnamese clean
their houses to clear out any bad luck from the previous year. People finish cleaning before New
Year's Day because they believe you'll brush away your good luck if you sweep the house during
Tet. People also buy branches of apricot blossom or peach blossom, which symbolise a long life, to
decorate their houses.
Traditionally, people travel backto their hometowns to celebrateTet with their family. During
their stay, they visit relatives and have large meals together. They wear colourful new clothes to
bring them good luck for the coming new year. They also visit flower fairs and calligraphy markets
where calligraphers can write poems on "giay do", wood or stone for them.
Question 31. What is the best title of the passage?
 Family gatherings on Tet holidays
 Tet in Viet Nam
 Traditional celebrations in Viet Nam
 Popular activities during Tet holidays
Question 32. According to the passage, how long does Tet usually last?
A. For a long time. B. For three days.
C. In early February D. In late January
Question 33. Why do people decorate their homes with red?
A. Because it can bring good luck for the next year.
B. Because it can bring bad luck for the next year.
C. Because it can keep away bad spirits.
D. Because it can give lucky money.
Question 34. The word “clear out” is CLOSEST in meaning to .
A. keep B. remove C. change D. clean
Question 35. Which of the following is NOT true, according to the passage?
A. Houses are decorated with branches of apricot blossom or peach blossom.
B. Apricot blossom and peach blossom symbolise a long life.
C. People finish cleaning their houses before New Year’s Day.
D. The Vietnamese clean their houses during Tet.
Question 36. The word “luck” is OPPOSITE in meaning to .
A. blessing B. misfortune C. happiness D. wealth
Four phrases/ sentences have been removed from the text below. For each question, mark the
letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of
the numbered blanks from 37 to 40.
Stress is a normal part of teens' life; however, (37)___ . When you face stress, use some of these
strategies to manage it.
 Getting a good night's sleep: Teens need eight to ten hours of sleep a day, so get enough
sleep. (38) ___ .
 Doing exercise: Doing enough physical exercise (39) ___ .You should exercise for at least 60
minutes a day.
 Talking it out: Talk about your stress to an adult. This person can be your teacher, parent, or
someone you trust.
 Writing about it: You can reduce your stress by writing down your problems. You can also
write about times you felt good and soon you will start to feel better.
 Going outside: (40)_____. Places with green trees and fresh air will make you feel better.
A.too much stress can be dangerous
B. You will feel more relaxed if you spend some time in nature
C. is important for teens
D. To make it easier, keep your smartphone away from your bed
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