TEST 1

I. Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined. (Tìm từ có âm khác
ở phần được gạch dưới.)
1. A. life B. value C. alive D. folk

2. A. only B. chalk C. lesson D. celebrate

3. A. should B. color C. health D. leisure

4. A. culture B. ankle C. walk D. mobile

5. A. travel B. mall C. half D. several

II. Fill in each blank with a suitable word or phrase from the box. (Điền vào mỗi chỗ
trống một từ hoặc cụm từ phù hợp.)
historical, custom, generations, ancestors, communal house
relics, worship, takeaway, observed, national identity
1. Unlike today’s nuclear families, extended families living together were the
_________custom_________ in Vietnam’s past.
2. Hoa carefully examined the ancient tools and the differences between them and
_______observed_________ modern equipment.
3. In the ________historical__________ museum, we learned about the clothing people wore
in Vietnam during the time of the emperors.
4. In the past, most families in Vietnam cooked meals at home instead of relying on
_______takeaway_________ food.
5. Traditionally, Vietnamese families place a high value on respecting their elders and
honoring their ______ancestors____________.
6. Vietnamese villagers often placed offerings of fruit and flowers at the village shrine to
_____worship_______ their ancestors.
7. In some parts of Vietnam’s past, families often lived together in a__communal house__,
which is a large house with shared spaces.
8. Archaeologists carefully dug up the ground and found __relics_____ of an ancient temple,
including broken statues and pottery shards.
9. Vietnamese clothing styles have changed throughout history, but the ao dai remains a
symbol of ____national identidy_____.
10. The way families live together in Vietnam has shifted across __generations__. In the past,
it was common for multiple generations to share a home.
III. Circle the correct option in brackets. (Khoanh vào lựa chọn đúng trong ngoặc.)
1. They (watched / were watching) a movie when their friends called.
2. At 9 pm yesterday, he (was packing / packed) for his upcoming trip.
3. What were you doing when the phone (was ringing / rang)?
4. They were feeling lost when they finally (asked / were asking) for directions.
5. It was snowing snow all day, so they (were deciding / decided) to stay indoors.
6. At this time last month, she (was studying / studied) for her final exams.
7. We were having a conversation with a stranger on the bus when we (realized / were
realizing) we knew each other!
8. She was having a headache all day, so she (needed / was needing) to stay home.
9. While my mom was washing the dishes, my dad (read / was reading) the news.
10. She was knitting a scarf when I (was seeing / saw) her walking down the street.
IV. Choose the best option to complete the dialogue. (Chọn câu trả lời tốt nhất để hoàn
thành đoạn hội thoại.)
1. Grandson: “Grandpa, did you have a computer when you were a child?” - Grandpa:
“__________________”
A. I don’t really like to have a computer.
B. No, we played outside all the time.
C. Yes, we could do many things without a computer.
D. A computer would be very useful for your work.
2. Ivy: “Wow, this movie is old-fashioned!” - Ms. Victoria: “__________________”
A. They didn’t have special effects back then.
B. No, the actors seem to talk really slow.
C. I’d love to but I don’t like old-fashioned movies.
D. I wonder if they had popcorn at the cinema.
3. Jack: “What did you do for fun before video games?” - Mr. Hoang:
“__________________”
A. We should spend more time on homework.
B. Sometimes I play video games, but I don’t like them.
C. We played board games and cards a lot.
D. Playing video games with big screen is great.
4. Harper: “Excuse me, do you know what this is?” - Mrs. Evelyn: “__________________”
A. It’s invented in 1983.
B. It’s my belonging. Thank you.
C. It’s made in Japan.
D. It’s a record player.
5. Lily: “Wow, this rotary phone is interesting! Did you have to push buttons to dial?” - Mr.
Freddy: “__________________”
A. Yes, it has buttons on the side.
B. Yes, this telephone has a cord.
C. No, you turned a dial to each number.
D. You can pick up the receiver to answer.
6. Jim: “Wow, this record player is cool! Did people listen to music like this all the time?” -
Mr. Albert: “__________________”
A. No, mostly on the radio.
B. Actually, I don’t often use CDs for films.
C. We prefer streaming services nowadays.
D. No, you can’t download songs using this device.
V. Read the passage and choose the correct answer A, B, C, or D. (Đọc đoạn văn và
chọn đáp án đúng nhất A, B, C hoặc D.)
London in the 1880s was a (1) __________________ city, lit by a new marvel - gas
lamps. Gone were the flickering candles and smoky torches, replaced (2)
__________________ a network of gas pipes that brought (3) __________________ to
streets and homes. The lamps cast a warm, yellow glow, illuminating shops, factories, and
even grand theaters. This new technology not only improved safety at night but (4)
__________________ extended the workday and leisure hours.
(5) __________________, gaslights also had drawbacks. Leaks could cause
explosions and fires. The (6) __________________ from burning gas could be toxic, leading
to health problems. Additionally, the strong light attracted dust and pollution, creating a hazy
atmosphere in the city. (7) __________________ these challenges, gas lighting remained the
dominant form of urban illumination for much of the 19th century, shaping the way
Londoners (8) __________________ and worked.
1. A. bustling B. bustled C. bustle D. bustlingly

2. A. in B. by C. for D. with

3. A. fuel B. electricity C. water D. light

 4. A. too B. rather C. also D. either

5. A. So B. Because C. However D. Therefore

6. A. liquid B. vapor C. air D. fumes

7. A. Though B. Despite C. Although D. Even though

8. A. lived B. life C. living D. to live

VI. Rearrange the words and phrases to make complete sentences. (Sắp xếp lại các từ và
cụm từ thành câu hoàn chỉnh.)
1. My parents / proud / me / that / my achievements / they / told / were / of
My parents told me that they were pound of my achivements.
2. what we / very / different / The clothes in the 1950s / were / from / wear / today
The clothers in the 1950s were very different from what we wear today.
3. the backyard / in / a / big red swing set / had / where / I / grew up / The house
The house where I grew up had a big red swing set in the backyard.
4. outside / playing / time / more / spent / Children in the past / than / children today
Children in the past sent more time playing outside than children today.
5. delicious / cookies / the / most / bake / used / to / My grandmother / every / weekend
My grandmother used to bake the most delicious cookies every weekend.
6. it / simpler / Although life / in the past, / was / many conveniences / lacked / we have today
Althought life in the past, many conveniences we have today it was lacked simpler.