Choose the word/phrase/sentence (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space in each sentence or best

answers the questions.

1.​ Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others?
A. cooked ​ B. placed ​ C. washed​ D. started
2.​ Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others?
A. memory ​ B. relationship ​ C. process​ D. generation
3.​ Which word has the different stress pattern from that of the others?
A. committee ​ B. interview ​ C. career​ D. across
4.​ Which word has the different stress pattern from that of the others?
A. average​ B. foreigner​ C. decorate​ D. overcome
5.​ Jane: “What language do your country speak?”
Nga: “In our country, we speak Vietnamese, and learn English as a __________________ language.
A. common ​ B. formal​ C. foreign ​ D. local
6.​ Lan: What about marriage in the past?
​ Mrs. Nguyen: In the past, married people __________________ together their whole lives.
A. would live ​ B. live ​ C. will live​ D. was living
7.​ Nephew: What can voice assistants in the house help children?
​ Grandma: They can provide children __________________ entertainment.
A. for​ B. from ​ C. on​ D. with
8.​ David: Alicia has been __________________ a relationship with Peter for two years.
Bill: Will they get married soon?
A. in ​ B. on​ C. under ​ D. to
9.​ Peter: What happened in the building?
Tam: There was a fire in the building, but __________________ no one was hurt.
A. thankless​ B. thankfully ​ C. thankful​ D. thanklessly
10.​ Lan: What are solar panels used for?
Grandpa: Solar panels are used to __________________ electricity for the whole building.
​ A. elevate​ B. assist​ C. generate ​ D. overcome
11.​ Nga: Why do students learn English? Hoa: They learn English __________________ with native speakers.
​ A. to communicate ​ B. to communicating ​ C. communicate ​ D. communicated
12.​ Ba: When did you open your own store?
Nga: I worked at the store for several years. __________________, I opened my own store over a year.
​ A. Meanwhile​ B. Eventually ​ C. Because of ​ D. Afterward
13.​ Elen: “Do you have plans for the weekend?” – Ben: “__________________”.
​ A. It’s sunny. ​ B. That’s a good idea. ​
C. I’m sorry to hear that.​ D. Nothing special. Why?
14.​ Son: “How can we make this camping trip eco-friendly?” Father: “_______”.
​ A. Let’s buy disposable plates and cutlery. ​
B. Let’s leave campfires burning unattended.
​ C. We can drive off-road to find the best spots.
​ D. We can use reusable water bottles and food containers.
15.​ Look at this sign. What does it say?
A. Only use this entrance in an emergency.
B. Do not park in front of this entrance.
C. Always keep this door open.
D. Permission is needed to park here
16.​ What does this sign say?
A. The store will be closed on Sundays of April.
B. You can’t do shopping at this store on Easter Sunday, 1st.
C. On Easter Sunday, the store will be opened at regular hours.
D. The store will be opened after April 2nd.
Write the correct form of the words in brackets.
17.​ Nam can speak English __________________, but he has difficulty in writing in English. [fluency]
18.​ Mom and Dad’s beach wedding was filled with beautiful and __________________ moments. [memory]
19.​ It is easy to __________________ someone’s intentions without clear communication. [understand]
20.​ The city attracts many __________________ because of its cultural diversity. [foreign]
21.​ I couldn’t sleep because the bed was so __________________. [comfort]
22.​ The show was good __________________ value. [entertain]
Read the following passage. Decide if the statements are True or False and choose the correct answer
(A, B, C or D).
Though English is an international language, it has many varieties around the world. In our show today, we
have three students talking about how English is used in their countries.
An: I come from Vietnam where English is a foreign language. We use Vietnamese in most social contexts
and only some of us use English at school and the workplace. Students learn English at school from
GradeIt’s believed that a student stands a higher chance of getting a well-paid job if he or she is fluent
in both written and spoken English. So, I’m trying my best to be good at it. I often learn this language
by going over textbooks, watching English television programs with subtitles and looking for
information online.
Kerubo: Kenya’s official languages are English and Swahili. English is the official language used by the
government in laws, higher education, and other aspects. We started to use English when English-speaking
people first came to our country in the 19th century. My plan is to find a job in urban areas, so I am learning
to communicate fluently in English.
David: As a Canadian citizen, English is my first language, also known as my mother tongue. It is one of the
two official languages in Canada. The country emphasizes bilingualism, which means we are proficient in
both French and English. But, we have more than one variety of English. English can vary in grammar
structures, vocabulary, and accents between regions.
23.​ In Viet Nam, students learn English from the primary school ​ _______
24.​ The official language in Kenya is only English ​ _______
25.​ In Canada, there are two languages which are official ​ _______
26.​ If you learn English, you can have a good opportunity to get a job ​ _______
27.​ What is the main idea of this passage?
A. the way to learn English​ B. The methods to learn English
C. how to learn English effectively​ D. how is English used in different countries
28.​ Who thinks that English is a foreign language?
A. An​ B. Kerubo​ C. David​ D. all are correct
Read an email from Lou to a friend, Millie. Choose the best word or phrase, A, B, C, or D, for each
numbered space.
HOW TO IMPROVE ENGLISH SPEAKING SKILLS
Many students learn English grammar very well (29) __________________ cannot actually have a conversation
with native speakers. Here are a few tips for improving English skills.
First of all, it is important to find native speakers to (30) __________________ with. Recording is also a great way
to get the maximum benefit from a conversation with a native speaker. When you listen again, you can notice
what you need to improve.
Another way is to watch movies or TV in English, with subtitles if you need them, and watch the same
programs over and over. (31) __________________ people find that they understand more each time. Listening to
music in English and singing (32) __________________ can also help you a lot.
Reading out loud or talking to yourself is also a great way to practice (33) __________________ when there is no
conversation partner available. Practicing along is a low-pressure way to practice, since (34) __________________
will hear your mistakes.
(Adapted from http://effortlessenglishclub.com)
29.​ A. when ​ B. but ​ C. or ​ D. so
30.​ A. practice​ B. practical​ C. practically ​ D. practicing
31.​ A. Most the​ B. The most ​ C. Most​ D. Almost
32.​ A. after​ B. along​ C. behind​ D. Beside
33.​ A. speaking​ B. speak​ C. to speaking ​ D. spoke
34.​ A. anybody ​ B. somebody​ C. everybody​ D. nobody
Look at the entry of the word “environmental” in a dictionary. Use what you can get from the entry to
complete the sentences with two or three words. (Dictionary entry missing)
35.​ Human activities have a significant
___________.
36.​ The government has implemented new
policies to promote __________________.

Rewrite the following sentences without changing their meaning. Use the given word(s) if any.
37.​ Our balcony needs repairing, but we don’t have money to do it.
→ We wish ​
38.​ We couldn’t go to work yesterday due to the snowy weather.
→ Because ​
39.​ Students should find a language exchange group so that they can practice speaking with other
learners.
→ In order ​
40.​ Hoa is responsible for looking after her little sister.
→ Taking ​