UNIT 1: LOCAL COMMUNITY

LANGUAGE FOCUS
A. Pronounciation
I. Circle the word having the underlined part pronounced differently in each line. Then listen and
repeat.
1. A. park B. advice C. facility D. around
2. A. attraction B. wrap C. handicraft D. tradition
3. A. garbage B. artisan C. local D. last
4. A. speciality B. pottery C. collector D. protect
5. A. electrician B. ticket C. environment D. check-up
II. Circle the word which has a different stress pattern in each line.
1. A. tourist B. suburb C. village D. police
2. A. remind B. travel C. collect D. relax
3. A. community B. delivery C. electrician D. facility
4. A. souvenir B. artisan C. pottery D. neighbourhood
5. A. environment B. generation C. pedestrian D. material

B. VOCABULARY and GRAMMAR

III. Choose the best option A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
sentences.
1. The people in this town always try hard to _________ their traditional crafts like pottery and weaving.
A. hand B. import C. pass D. preserve
2. The souvenirs from my trip to the beach always _________ me of the good time I had with my family.
A. remind B. encourage C. remember D. show
3. The new _________ in our local park make it a great place for everyone to enjoy.
A. places B. service C. facilities D. equipment
4. Huong was not sure _________ to buy souvenirs for her pen pals from Korea.
A. what B. who C. which D. where
5. Phuong enjoys creating beautiful _________ in her free time, like colorful beaded jewelry and hand-
painted pottery.
A. furniture B. handicrafts C. toys D. collection
6. I get _________ with my neighbour very well; we often chat and help each other do the gardening.
A. up B. over C. on D. out
7. My sister likes to discover cuisine from different parts of the world, so she enjoys trying _________
when she travels.
A. customs B. experiences C. speciality foods D. traditions
8. The _________ person brought my package to the door this morning.
A. operator B. delivery C. communicator D. transportation
9. Some students wanted to know _________ to join the community service during their summer holiday.
A. whose B. what C. who D. how
10. The garbage _________ comes every Friday to pick up our trash.
A. collector B. worker C. officer D. assistant
11. The brave firefighters rushed to the scene to _________ out the fire in the building.
A. stop B. prevent C. bring D. put
12. Tay Ho village in Hue is a popular _________ attraction known for its beautiful landscapes and
traditional culture.
A. tourist B. tour C. tourism D. touring
IV. Complete the passage by filling each blank with a suitable word/ phrase given in the box.
culture a place of interest pottery artisans
unique passing down handmade
Bat Trang pottery village, like many other Vietnamese traditional craft villages, is where (1) _________
have been preserving their ancestors’ tradition by (2) _________ their skills through generations. It’s (3)
_________ in Ha Noi where you can join a pottery workshop, shop around for (4) _________ ceramics,
and even create your (5) _________ items to bring home. Villagers say they feel proud to bring their
village (6) _________ closer to everyone, both Vietnamese and foreigners, through their beautiful (7)
_________ creations.
V. Choose the correct answer to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined
word(s).
1. My mum just went to the store, and then she came back home.
A. left B. moved C. returned D. stopped
2. I need to find out where the nearest grocery store is.
A. discover B. ask C. remember D. show
3. Visiting Non Nuoc marble village in Da Nang, you may be amazed by the local artisans’ skill in
creating beautiful marble statues.
A. builders B. helpers C. residents D. craftsmen
4. Ms. Nga explained the importance of sorting rubbish and showed us the proper way to do it.
A. meaning B. significance C. difficulty D. advantage
5. Her husband works in a sports centre instructing people in the use of the gym equipment.
A. teaching B. supporting C. advising D. examining
VI. Choose the correct answer to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined
word(s).
1. Van Phuc village in Ha Noi is well-known for its high-quality silk products.
A. uncomfortable B. common C. unpopular D. typical
2. What should we do to cut down on our electricity bill?
A. shorten B. enlarge C. decrease D. increase
3. Traditional crafts have many benefits, such as providing employment, preserving cultural heritage, and
helping develop tourism.
A. encouraging B. protecting C. maintaining D. damaging
4. The skilled artisans crafted beautiful pottery in their small workshop.
A. quiet B. untrained C. confident D. kind
5. Our neighbours gave us a lot of useful advice when we first moved here.
A. meaningless B. helpful C. valuable D. careless
VII. Complete the sentences using the correct form and tense of the phrasal verbs given.
move in run out of look around
hand down look up find out
1. This antique vase was ________ to me by my grandmother and it’s been in our family for generations.
2. The little girl was _________ the park when she saw a beautiful bird perched on a tree.
3. Jack _________ to his new apartment downtown last week and he’s still unpacking boxes.
4. The detective has to _________ who stole the jewelries from the nearby store.
5. I’m not sure what time the movie starts, but I _________ the programme schedule and let you know.
6. Mum, we’ve _________ milk. Should I to go to the store to buy some more?
SKILLS
c. READING
VIII. Read the passage and decide if each statement is true (T) or false (F).
Xuan La is an old village located in Phu Xuyen District, Ha Noi. The village is famous for its traditional
craft of making to he (tò he), a unique Vietnamese art form that has existed for over 300 years.
To he figurines are made from glutinous rice powder and come in various shapes, including animals,
trees, flowers, and characters from folk stories. It is said that to he was originally made to be dedicated to
the gods on festive days so the figurines often used to be in the shapes of animals.
Despite their apparent simplicity, creating these figurines requires honed skill and a keen eye for
combining colors to bring them to life. Artisans use their own hands and basic tools like small combs and
bamboo sticks to shape these delightful figurines.
Today, although to he cannot compete with modern toys in both city and countryside markets, it is one of
the few surviving traditional toys of Viet Nam. To he creations still attract both children and adults. Xuan
La remains the most well-known village in the country for preserving this unique art, and to he remains a
sweet childhood memory for many Vietnamese people.
(Adapted from: https://www.myhanoitours.com/xuan-la-village)
1. Xuan La village has existed for only 300 years. 
2. To he figurines come in many shapes and colors. 
3. A comb can be used to help shape the glutinous rice powder into to he. 
4. Only children like to have to he figurines. 
5. There are people outside Xuan La village who practise making to he 
IX. Read the following passage and choose the best answer A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct
word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Ho Van Loi has been a dedicated teacher for a decade, tirelessly working to provide education to children
in one of the most (1) _________ areas of Ha Giang Province. He teaches at a boarding school for ethnic
students in Po Chu Lung Village, Ngam La Commune, Yen Minh District, Ha Giang Province. Among the
54 households in the village, 52 are (2) _________ poor, and the remaining two are almost poor. The
roads in this area are narrow, rocky, and often filled with mud.
Ho Van Loi was inspired to become a teacher when he saw his own teachers overcome enormous ( 3)
_________ to bring education to these isolated regions. He faced difficult circumstances after completing
his K-12 education in 2004 and worked as a house painter. (4) _________, five years later, he managed to
attend a pedagogy college and graduated in 2011. He returned to his hometown and has been teaching at
Ngam La Primary Boarding School for ethnic students ever since. Despite nearly a decade of teaching,
Ho Van Loi is still passionate (5) _________ his job.
(Adapted from: https://vietnamnews.vn)
1. A. remote B. urban C. rural D. regional
2. A. recognized B. regarded C. known D. considered
3. A. advantages B. challenges C. chances D. successes
4. A. Otherwise B. Though C. Because D. However
5. A. to B. with C. about D. on
X. Read the following passage and choose A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answers to the
questions.
Tan Cuong tea is a renowned specialty from Thai Nguyen, situated 75 kilometers north of Ha Noi. Among
the tea-growing places in this province, Tan Cuong Commune stands out as the prime area for tea leaves
and related products.
Tan Cuong Tea is one of the most exceptional tea products from this region. What makes it unique is the
method of nurturing tea trees with organic fertilizer, ensuring they are free from harmful pesticide or
chemical residues. The tea leaves are harvested using traditional methods. Carefully picked green tea
buds from the trees are stored to maintain their quality before they are sent to the factory for processing.
In recent years, Thai Nguyen Province has implemented various strategies to support businesses,
cooperatives, and farmers involved in tea cultivation. Their goal is to preserve and expand the Tan Cuong
specialty tea area, which has brought prosperity to many families through substantial annual earnings
from tea sales and manufacturing.
Moreover, many families in Tan Cuong who own tea farms have established facilities for tourists. Visitors
can enjoy tea, observe tea harvesting and processing, and even arrange for an overnight homestay at a
local house, all while taking in the stunning views of the tea-covered hills.
(Adapted from: https://vietnamnews.vn)
1. What is the main idea of the text?
A. The unique method of nurturing tea trees in Thai Nguyen
B. The picturesque tea-growing region of Thai Nguyen
C. The specialty tea from Thai Nguyen
D. The history of tea cultivation in Viet Nam
2. What makes Tan Cuong Tea unique?
A. Its popularity among tourists
B. The traditional processing methods
C. The organic nurturing of tea trees
D. The storage of tea leaves in the factory
3. Why has there been support to businesses, cooperatives, and farmers involved in tea cultivation in Thai
Nguyen in recent years?
A. To preserve and expand the unique Tan Cuong tea-producing region.
B. To ensure tea trees are free from harmful pesticide or chemical residues.
C. To maintain the quality of tea leaves before they are sent to the factory for processing.
D. To help tea farm owners to establish facilities for tourists.
4. What does the word prosperity from paragraph 3 refer to?
A. a type of tea B. tea cultivation
C. wealth and success D. a traditional method
5. Which of the following statements about Tan Cuong Tea is NOT true, according to the text?
A. It is one of the most exceptional tea products from Thai Nguyen.
B. Visitors coming to Tan Cuong tea farms can not only drink tea but also observe tea harvesting and
processing.
C. It is processed using traditional methods.
D. It is harvested from trees that are grown using harmful pesticide or chemical residues.

d. SPEAKING
XI. Choose the best option A, B, C, or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of
the following exchanges.
1. Bill: Could you possibly lend me your calculator, Alice?
Alice: ______________________________________
A. Not at all. B. You are OK.
C. Certainly. Here you are. D. Yes, I am. Go ahead.
2. Duong: ______________________________________
Chau: Yes, sure thing. What is it?
A. Would you help me with my homework?
B. Would you like to have some lemonade?
C. Do you mind turning down the radio?
D. Can I have a look at your new poster?
3. The librarian: Will you be quiet, boys?
Tim and Jack: ______________________________________
A. No, that’s OK. B. You are welcome.
C. It’s very nice of you to say so. D. Yes, of course. We’re sorry.
4. Phuong: Would you mind giving me further information about the course?
Lan: ______________________________________
A. That’s totally correct. B. No problem. I’ll send you an email.
C. Don't mention it. D. Yes, I would.
5. Khanh: Can you tell me where to buy these souvenirs?
Chi: ______________________________________
A. Sure. I’ll take you there. B. I’m afraid I don’t.
C. OK, I talk to you now. D. No worries.

e. LISTENING
XII. Listen to the dialogue between An and Binh about firefighters and fill each blank with suitable
word(s).
An and Binh discussed the important role of firefighters in the community. They agreed that firefighters
not only (1) _________ fires but also rescue people from various dangerous situations like car accidents
and (2) _________. Additionally, they visit schools and communities (3) ________ about fire prevention
and safety measures. They are responsible for maintaining their equipment and providing first aid and (4)
_________. An and Binh both expressed their admiration and respect for the selfless and dedicated work
that firefighters do to keep the community (5) _________.

F. WRITING
XIII. Choose the best option A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in
each of the following sentences.
1. Garbage collectors usually start their day early, driving through residential neighbourhoods to pick
over and remove waste.
A. start B. early C. through D. neighbourhoods
2. His car was broken down while he was driving to work yesterday morning.
A. was broken B. while C. was driving D. to
3. I am wondering how improving my reading and listening skills in a short time?
A. wonder B. improving C. skills D. short time
4. Could you tell me what to cut down on the amount of electricity we use every day?
A. what B. to cut down C. amount D. we use
5. The electrician came to repair the electrical wires and equipments in our house after a power outage.
A. to repair B. electrical wires C. equipments D. after
XIV. Choose the sentence A, B, C, or D that is closest in meaning to the original sentence in each of
the following questions.
1. “What should I do to stop arguing with my sister?” Linh wondered.
A. Linh wondered what doing to stop arguing with her sister.
B. Linh wondered what she to do to stop arguing with her sister.
C. Linh wondered what to do to stop arguing with her sister.
D. Linh wondered what should she do to stop arguing with her sister.
2. We are thinking with pleasure about our camping trip to Cuc Phuong National Park.
A. We are looking forward to our camping trip to Cuc Phuong National Park.
B. We are look forward to our camping trip to Cuc Phuong National Park.
C. We are looking forward with our camping trip to Cuc Phuong National Park.
D. We looking forward to our camping trip to Cuc Phuong National Park.
3. “Where can I borrow those reference books?” Trang asked.
A. Trang was not sure where can she borrow those reference books.
B. Trang was not sure where borrow those reference books.
C. Trang was not sure where can borrow those reference books.
D. Trang was not sure where to borrow those reference books.
4. Hung decided to stop playing football because of his injury.
A. Hung decided to take up playing football because of his injury.
B. Hung decided to give up playing football because of his injury.
C. Hung decided to put up with playing football because of his injury.
D. Hung decided to cut down on playing football because of his injury.
5. Where can you find the materials for this course, Tam?
A. Where can you look out the materials for this course, Tam?
B. Where can you go over the materials for this course, Tam?
C. Where can you bring out the materials for this course, Tam?
D. Where can you find out the materials for this course, Tam

UNIT 2 : CITY LIFE

LANGUAGE FOCUS
A. Pronounciation
I. Circle the word having the underlined part pronounced differently in each line. Then listen and
repeat.
1. A. spouse B. mouse C. house D. hour
2. A. hare B. space C. declare D. spare
3. A. local B. whole C. clock D. cold
4. A. abroad B. loan C. float D. coast
5. A. earn B. earth C. pear D. early
II. Read the sentences. Pay attention to the underlined words. Then listen, check, and repeat.
1. We could see some airbags floating on the sea.
2. Dark clouds were gathering over the bay.
3. There is still snow on the mountain tops.
4. Although the fair was crowded, we enjoyed the atmosphere.
5. Could you show me the way to Times Square?

B. VOCABULARY and GRAMMAR

III. Circle the word which describes the picture.
1. A. dense highway
B. coastal path
C. heavy road traffic
D. busy bus station

2. A. construction site
B. battle site
C. festival site
D. archeological site

3. A. shopping mall
B. supermarket
C. congested street
D. traditional festival

4. A. air pollution
B. land pollution
C. water pollution
 D. noise pollution

5. A. a nursing school
B. a public amenity
C. schoolchildren
D. a community service

6. A. sky train
B. underground train
C. steam train
D. camel train

IV. Use the words in the box to complete the sentences.

firefighters suburb amenities services
street food attractions entertainment
1. I believe that every city has its own tourist ________________.
2. Park areas, public transport, hygiene services are examples of city ________________.
3. ________________ in Ho Chi Minh City are world-famous. They are so delicious.
4. A city offers many kinds of ________________, such as cinemas, live theatres, and art galleries.
5. ________________ are so important for every community since they help save people’s lives, property
and the environment.
6. A big population of city dwellers live in the ________________. They take commuter trains to work.
7. Participating in community ________________ are not only volunteering but also compulsory.
V. Choose the correct answer A, B, C, or D to complete the sentences.
1. People who make products like pottery or cloth with their hands are called ________________.
A. firefighters B. producers C. delivers D. artisans
2. I don’t like ________________ roads in big cities. They are usually full of traffic.
A. congested B. modern C. winding D. smooth
3. We need more ________________ for this city, where people can spend their free time in a green and
fresh environment.
A. entertainment centres B. parks
C. squares D. shopping malls
4. “How do you describe your city?” – “________________. You rarely hear about accidents and crimes
in this city.”
A. Crowded B. Boring C. Safe D. Bustling
5. “What do you see as the best public ________________ in your city?” – “Health services.”
A. transport B. awareness C. safety D. amenity
6. People sometimes call a city a ‘________________’ because there are so many tall buildings standing
close to one another in it.
A. modern city B. concrete jungle C. building site D. housing area
7. Tomorrow, we’ll go ________________ to watch the Victory Day March. It’s right in the city centre.
A. downtown B. to the suburb C. uphill D. out
VI. Write C if the sentence is grammatically correct and I if the sentence is incorrect. Then
underline the mistake and correct it.
C or I Correction
(if needed)
1. The older a city is, the more I like it.
2. The best the public transport system in a city is, the less people get
stuck in traffic jam.
3. The farther you live from the streets, quieter it is.
4. The many public amenities a city offers, the more convenient it is
for the city’s dwellers.
5. The higher the place you live in is, the less risk of flooding you
face.
6. The more polluted a city is, the fewer attractive it becomes.
7. The less money you earn, the more hard your life gets in the city.
VII. Complete the sentences with the correct answer A, B, C, or D.
1. “What is the best way to ________________ the city in just one day?” – “Take a hop on hop off.”
A. hang out B. get around C. look after D. get on
2. The city council is ________________ a big project to improve its traffic light system.
A. holding on B. watching out C. carrying out D. cutting down
3. The new policy of low public transport fare will help ________________ the number of car users.
A. cut down on B. come down with C. look forward to D. take care of
4. In the city, teenagers often choose a shopping mall to ________________ with friends.
A. get around B. come down with C. look on D. hang out
5. The more crowded my neighbourhood gets, the less I like ________________.
A. living on B. staying out C. hanging out D. get away
6. The more you ________________ your smoking, the healthier you get.
A. come down with B. look forward to C. carry out D cut down on
7. The more convenient the public transport is, the easier it is for people to ________________.
A. get around B. get away C. hang out D. put up with

SKILLS
c. READING
VIII. Read and complete each numbered blank in the passage with the correct answer A, B, C, or D.
What is better: living in a horizontal or a vertical city?
Vertical cities are the ones that are built up with tall buildings for housing and offices. These buildings
certainly take up (1) _________ space, so there is more land for parks and playgrounds. Many people,
especially those with low or middle income, choose to live in high-rise buildings because it costs less than
houses. They would also enjoy more (2) _________ that those residential buildings offer, such as
supermarkets, fitness clubs, restaurants, and many other convenient amenities.
(3) _________ cities are built out. They have much shorter buildings and more cottages or houses with
wide lanes and private gardens. Horizontal cities are, therefore, less crowded and polluted. Living and
working there is a pleasure. People who live in a horizontal city could have larger garages and gardens.
As a result, they would be able to devote more time to outdoor (4) _________ such as gardening or car
washing. Children have more space to play. This is good for their mental health. It is also safer to live in
horizontal cities. In emergency situations such as a fire or a(n) (5) _________, the evacuation of people in
low-rise buildings and houses would be faster and the damage would be lower.
1. A. more B. little C. less D. fewer
2. A. facilities B. places C. activities D, experiences
3. A. Large B. Flat C. Other D. Horizontal
4. A. leisure B. hobbies C. benefits D. time
5. A. accident B. flood C. home breaking D. earthquake
IX. Read the passage and answer the questions.
What makes a city a good place to live?
A good place to live should provide happiness and quality of life to its residents and visitors. Here are
some main characteristics of a city which is considered a good place to live.
Location
The location of a good place to live should allow its residents short-distance trips to essential daily-life
services such as schools, supermarkets, laundries, public transport, beauty salons, and gyms. In recent
years, a city that allows people to live, work, study and have fun within walking distance has become the
trend for the “new living”.
People-friendly infrastructure
A good place to live should design inviting public spaces that make neighbourhoods active. The
combination of offices, commerce, leisure, and education is a strategic way to promote diversity in the
use of urban space, providing an intelligent use of the location.
Smart and sustainable architecture
Smart and sustainable architecture is another characteristic of a city considered a good place to live. It
allows better use of natural resources such as sunlight and rainwater, in addition to ensuring efficient
management of the location.
(Adapted from: https://www.cidadepedrabranca.com.br)
1. How many main characteristics are mentioned?
__________________________________________________________________________________
2. Which phrase in ‘Location’ part means the same as ‘short-distance trips’?
__________________________________________________________________________________
3. Why should a good place to live have inviting public spaces?
__________________________________________________________________________________
4. Name ONE advantage of ‘sustainable architecture’.
__________________________________________________________________________________
5. Which word in ‘People-friendly infrastructure’ part has the same meaning as ‘people-friendly’?
__________________________________________________________________________________
X. Read the passage and choose the correct answer A, B, C, or D.
There are many ways you can do to improve your urban neighbourhood and make it a livable place. Here
are some of them.
Go Litter-picking
Litter picking is one of the easiest ways to improve your city. All you need is a rubbish bag and a litter
picker. These can be bought cheaply, and you can use them for a long time. Going to pick up the trash can
make your local park or streets a much more pleasant place to live. It also helps to reduce water pollution.
Volunteer
You can help the community in your city through volunteering. There are a range of volunteer activities,
so you could always find something that suits you. The most common activities are visiting elderly
people, working in a food bank or community library, taking care of homeless animals, and supporting
local charities. These activities help reduce vulnerable people’s suffering and bring them happiness.
Take Public Transport or Cycle
Most cities face the problem of air pollution. Thus, reducing air pollution is an effective way to improve
your city. It will increase the health of its residents. One great source of pollution is vehicles. So, walking,
cycling, or taking public transport whenever you can. This means the streets will be less congested and
there will be less air pollution.
1. Litter picking requires __________.
A. lots of effort B. big investment C. small investment D. nothing
2. The writer mentions __________ benefits that litter pickers can do for their city.
A. one B. two C. three D. four
3. __________ is not mentioned as a volunteer activity in the passage.
A. Visiting old people B. Working in a community library
C. Caring for homeless animals D. Picking litter
4. Walking, cycling, or taking public transport help reduce street __________.
A. congestion B. noise C. safety D. construction
5. This passage is concerned with __________.
A. how we volunteer B. what we do to help our community
C. why we should take public transport D. why litter picking is a 'should do’

d. SPEAKING
XI. Choose the best option A, B, C, or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of
the following exchanges.
1. Phong: This morning, my street was under water because of the heavy rain last night.
Tom: ____________________________________
A. Is it going to rain?
B. Mine too, so I wasn’t late for school.
C. Traffic was terrible this morning.
D. I’m sorry to hear that.
2. Mai: I live in a concrete jungle and I hate it.
Sue: ____________________________________
A. I love the countryside very much.
B. A concrete jungle is a place full of tall buildings.
C. We are moving to the city tomorrow.
D. That’s why I never fancy living in the city.
3. Bill: Where can I get the monthly bus ticket, Nam?
Nam: ____________________________________ I never travel by bus.
A. Sorry I don’t know. B. It’s very cheap.
C. Sure. D. It’s the most common public transport here.
4. Cathy: ____________________________________
Lan: Great. Could you name some?
A. What can I help you, Lan?
B. I don’t remember the name of any streets in my neighbourhood.
C. Your building is close to all local amenities.
D. There’s a supermarket near your place.
5. Lyn: ____________________________________
Hoa: Street foods. They are cheap and delicious.
A. Is there a restaurant near here, Hoa?
B. Can you name one attraction of your city, Hoa?
C. I’m hungry, Hoa.
D. Is it expensive to live here?

e. LISTENING
XII. Listen and choose the correct answer A, B, C, or D.
1. How did the writer feel when he first came to live in the city?
A. Excited B. Lonely C. Safe D. Surprised
2. What took the writer a long time to learn?
A. Taking a bus B. Greeting neighbours
C. Crossing the streets D. Making friends at school
3. _________ students at the school come from the countryside.
A. Some B. All C. No D. A few
4. At the club he has joined, the writer learns to _________ daily products.
A. remake B. paint C. save D. recycle
5. The phrase “how to read street signs and notices” is an example of _________ skills the writer has
acquired when living in the city.
A. easy B. difficult C. necessary D. interesting

F. WRITING
XIII. Circle the underlined part (A, B, C, or D) in each sentence that needs correction.
1. We are developing a project which design lively learning spaces for teens at the city library.
A B C D
2. Discuss and make a list of some problems in your neighbourhood and suggest some solution.
A B C D
3. A city is packed with tall buildings and there is little space for parks and playing grounds.
A B C D
4. Sky trains doesn't get stuck in traffic jams, and they are always on time.
A B C D
5. The city council are planning cutting down on traffic noise in the next three years.
A B C D
XIV. Circle the correct answer A, B, C, or D which is closest in meaning to the original one.
1. Personally speaking, living in a big city is quite annoying.
A. It’s annoying to state personal opinions.
B. I don’t like living in a big city because it’s annoying.
C. I feel annoyed with my city.
D. It’s hard to have privacy when you live in a big city.
2. Most students in big cities are dependent on public transport.
A. Living in a big city makes people dependent on public transport.
B. Public transport is for students who are independent.
C. Public transport is for dependent students.
D. Most students in big cities use public transport.
3. Most big cities have areas with a lively nightlife.
A. There are places in most big cities where life at night is lively.
B. You can find a lively life in most big cities.
C. Every big city offers a lively life at night.
D. It’s not hard to find a lively life in big cities.
4. Rome offers visitors stunning architecture and cultural attractions.
A. People visit Rome to learn about its architecture.
B. The only attraction Rome has is architecture and culture.
C. Rome attracts visitors for its architecture and culture.
D. Rome is proud of its architecture and culture.
5. There is always something to do in a big city to keep people from getting bored.
A. People in a big city are always busy.
B. Most people can’t get bored in a big city because there are a lot of things to do.
C. City life is busy, and no one has free time to get bored.
D. The city always tries to keep its people from getting bored.
 UNIT 3. HEALTHY LIVING FOR TEENS

LANGUAGE FOCUS
A. Pronounciation
I. Circle the word having the underlined part pronounced differently in each line. Then listen and
repeat.
1. A. help B. hobby C. hour D. health
2. A. perhaps B. vehicle C. ahead D. enhance
3. A. tired B. serious C. average D. general
4. A. homework B. handmade C. heavy D. honour
5. A. parent B. every C. iron D. foreign
II. Choose the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the
following questions.
1. A. advice B. exam C. maintain D. schedule
2. A. delay B. habit C. healthy D. ready
3. A. several B. distraction C. happiness D. worrying
4. A. accomplish B. assignment C. counsellor D. attention
5. A. anxiety B. environment C. additional D. optimistic

B. VOCABULARY and GRAMMAR

III. Use the words in the box to complete the sentences.
priority goal mental physical
well-balanced optimistic due
1. Some teens struggle with stress, pressure and other _________ health problems.
2. _________ people always believe that good things will happen.
3. She gives _________ to study. She always finishes her homework before doing anything else.
4. Elena submitted her assignment long before the _________ date.
5. Doing exercise regularly helps you improve your _________ health.
6. Some people work too much and cannot maintain a _________ life.
7. You can't accomplish your _________ of entering the university if you are lazy.
IV. Use the words provided in brackets in their correct forms to complete the sentences.
1. It’s necessary for teens to learn time _______________ skill. (manage)
2. Those with a _______________ lifestyle often lead a happier life. (health)
3. The counsellor gave the boy advice on how to avoid stress and _______________. (anxious)
4. Don’t hesitate to ask for _______________ support from your teacher and friends. (add)
5. You shouldn’t study continuously. Instead, take breaks _______________ to give your brain a rest.
(appropriate)
6. Parents often _______________ the needs of their children. (priority)
7. Tom finds it hard to study online because there are so many _______________. (distract)
V. Choose the correct answer A, B, C, or D to complete the sentences.
1. Lucy met the school _______________ to ask for advice on how to manage time better.
A. parent B. counsellor C. students D. children
2. Tim seems to be _______________ out these days. He’s very anxious and unable to relax.
A. stressed B. pressed C. distracted D. worked
3. When is the _______________ date for submitting the project report?
A. recent B. time C. due D. play
4. Mary _______________ telling Tom the news. She wanted to wait for the right moment.
A. cancelled B. continued C. delayed D. kept
5. The school managers give _______________ to improving education quality. They consider it more
important than anything else.
A. way B. priority C. help D. support
6. She was not in a good _______________ because of the argument with her friend.
A. temperature B. day C. moment D. mood
7. To manage your time better, you should set a daily _______________ and follow it.
A. time B. work C. deadline D. routine
VI. Complete the sentences with the correct answer A, B, C, or D.
1. If you _______________ harder, you can gain a better score in the final exam.
A. study B. studied C. will study D. would study
2. If you see the sign “No entrance", you _______________ not enter the area.
A. may B. might C. must D. would
3. You may _______________ burnt if you play with fire.
A. got B. getting C. to get D. get
4. You _______________ hand in your paper before the due date if you finish it.
A. must B. can C. need D. have to
5. If you want to finish your homework on time, you _______________ watch TV while doing it.
A. may not B. can C. should not D. will
6. If you don’t set priority to work, you _______________ accomplish your goal.
A. can’t B. shouldn’t C. mustn’t D. don’t
7. If I _______________ all needed ingredients, I can make nice spaghetti.
A. had B. have C. having D. will have
VII. Find the mistake in the four underlined parts of each sentence and correct it.
1. If somebody helps you, you should to thank him/ her.
A B C D
2. If you felt stressed out, you should take a rest to improve your mood.
A B C D
3. You should wear a coat when going out if you can’t want to catch a cold.
A B C D
4. You might be careful when using a knife if you don't want to hurt yourself.
A B C D
5. If you finished all your homework, you can go to the football stadium.
A B C D
6. If you stay up late every night, your health will suffered.
A B C D
7. You mustn’t improve your study result if you spend all time playing computer games.
A B C D

SKILLS
c. READING
VIII. Read and complete each numbered blank in the passage with the correct answer A, B, C, or D.
Exercise and Teenagers
Lifestyles that are learned in childhood are more likely to stay with the child into (1) ___________. The
best way to promote healthy lifestyles is for the whole family to become involved.
A daily exercise program is a fun way to share (2) ___________ activity with family members while
establishing good habits. Parents can help teens choose and plan appropriate activities. Teenagers need at
least 60 minutes of physical activities on most days to maintain good health and weight. Some vigorous
activities for the (3) ___________ family are brisk walking, running, or cycling. Even low-to-moderate
ones like pleasure walking, climbing stairs or dancing can be helpful. During physical activity, parents
should encourage teens to drink fluid regularly. Also, they should have (4) ___________ drink much
water or other fluid with no added sugar after the activity is completed.
Exercise is an important part of keeping teens healthy. Parents should encourage healthy habits by
replacing sedentary activities with activities that require more (5) ___________ in the family.
1. A. life B. teenagers C. adulthood D. future
2. A. physical B. mental C. mind D. gesture
3. A. whole B. total C. main D. major
4. A. him B. them C. her D. you
5. A. sitting B. fun C. communication D. movement
IX. Read the passage and complete each sentence with no more than two words taken from the
passage.
Now more than ever, teens are under immense pressure to look a certain way. Studies show that social
media significantly increases the risk of body dissatisfaction in teens. Contents on social media may
contain unrealistic beauty standards as well as dangerous “diet advice”. Many teens give priority to
achieving such standards, so they imitate the eating patterns of influencers, models, and celebrities. This
can harm their physical and mental health.
It is completely normal for everyone to want to fit in and look a certain way. However, it is essential to
never put one’s health at risk in order to lose weight or change the body shape. Teens should be aware that
their body will change as they grow and develop, and there can be fluctuations in body weight during
adolescence. Eating nutritious foods and staying active can keep them healthy and happy.
If teens struggle with their body image or body weight, they should tell a healthcare counsellor or other
adult. If they are not comfortable telling an adult in their life, they can reach out to a health hotline for
support and resources rather than following untrusted diet advice on social media.
(Adapted from: https://www.healthline.com/)
1. Many ________________________ which social media promote these days are unrealistic.
2. A lot of teens copy ________________________ of celebrities in the hope of achieving a beautiful
body image.
3. Teens should not put their health ________________________ in order to change their body shape.
4. If teens want to be healthy and happy, they should be active and eat ________________________.
5. If teens need advice on body image, they should talk to an adult they know or a ________________, or
call a health hotline.
X. Read the passage and choose the correct answer A, B, C, or D.
How social media affect teens’ mental health
In a recent study, more than one-third of teens say that they are using social media sites such as YouTube,
TikTok, Instagram and Facebook. There are certain risks to teens’ mental health when they overuse social
media.
First, too much use of social media can occupy their time for other important activities. They may be
reluctant to be in person with friends and family or not get enough sleep. If these problems continue in a
long time, teens may suffer from stress and anxiety. Second, contents on social media may be violent,
dangerous or inaccurate. Watching violent acts may give teens the sense that aggression is normal and
acceptable. This may lead them to behave aggressively as what they see online. Social media can also
present idealised images of people, which may result in increasing worries about body image in teens.
All in all, it is important that parents encourage healthy social media habits for their teens. They may do
so by establishing family rules about social media use, being a role model of healthy internet use, and
having ongoing conversations with teens about their activities on social networking sites. These should be
done on a regular basis.
1. According to the text, about ____________ of teens are using social media.
A. 33% B. 25% C. 20% D. 13%
2. The lack of ____________ and in-person contact with friends may lead to teens’ stress and anxiety.
A. family B. social media C. contents D. sleep
3. Seeing violence on social media sites may result in teens’ ____________ behaviours.
A. normal B. acceptable C. anxious D. aggressive
4. Parents should establish good social media ____________ for their teens.
A. sites B. habits C. image D. safety
5. The word ongoing in the last paragraph is closest in meaning with ____________.
A. moving B. never-ending C. regular D. immediate

d. SPEAKING
XI. Choose the best option A, B, C, or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of
the following exchanges.
1. Tom: Are you going to the counselling meeting this afternoon?
Peter: __________________________________________
A. Sorry? B. Yes, I am. C. No, I’m not. D. I don’t know.
2. Jenny: I don’t sleep well these days.
Nick: __________________________________________
A. I don’t feel well.
B. You should try to have better sleep.
C. Do you use your mobile phone before going to sleep?
D. That’s good for you.
3. George: Excuse me, where can I buy the monthly bus ticket?
Man: __________________________________________
A. Go to the ticket box at the gate. B. Bus tickets are really cheap.
C. Sure, please go this way. D. I beg your pardon.
4. Nam: __________________________________________
Ben: You can. Don’t delay studying until the night before the exam.
A. What can I study for Maths?
B. I can’t learn all these pages for the test!
C. How can I hand in my assignment to the teacher?
D. Can you tell me the exam time?
5. Trang: __________________________________________
Kim: I eat fewer fattening foods and more vegetables.
A. Does he keep a well-balanced life?
B. How do you look after your physical health?
C. What foods are expensive, mum?
D. You should give your brain a rest.

e. LISTENING
XII. Listen and choose the correct answer A, B, C, or D.
1. The speaker says that the teenage years are _________.
A. energetic B. lonely C. busy D. happy
2. According to the speaker, what does a lack of sleep cause to teenagers?
A. Energy boost B. Concentration loss C. Pressure D. Stress
3. According to the speaker, what may happen if teens use energy drinks on a daily basis?
A. More sleeping problems B. Increasing caffeine
C. Addiction to sugar D. Heart diseases
4. The speaker says that foods which are rich in _________ can bring about good energy for teens.
A. water B. vitamin C. fat D. iron
5. What is the main idea of the talk?
A. Good energy drinks for health
B. Advice on increasing energy level for teens
C. New kinds of energy drinks without sugar
D. Bad impact of caffeine on teens' energy level

F. WRITING
XIII. Make complete sentences from the clues.
1. Time management / important skill / students.
________________________________________________________________________________
2. Keeping / task planner / good way / you / manage / work.
________________________________________________________________________________
3. It / hard / maintain / well-balanced life / if / have many things / do.
________________________________________________________________________________
4. avoid distractions, / you / turn / cell phone / when / study.
________________________________________________________________________________
5. You / optimistic / you want / improve / mental health.
________________________________________________________________________________
XIV. Circle the correct answer A, B, C, or D which is closest in meaning to the original one.
1. Good time management skills can be beneficial to teens in many ways.
A. There are many advantages for teens if they can manage time well.
B. Time management skills are good for teens to learn.
C. There are many ways for teens to practise time management skills.
D. Managing time is an essential skill that teens must learn.
2. Wise time management can help teens perform better at school.
A. Teens can learn to manage time better at school.
B. If teens want to perform well, they should spend more time at school.
C. If teens spend time wisely, they can have better performance at school.
D. Most schools manage their students wisely so that they perform better.
3. They can have more opportunities to relax and less concern about late submission of assignments.
A. They can have more opportunities to relax their submission of assignments.
B. They don’t have to concern about not being able to submit assignments on time.
C. They may feel more relaxed after submitting their assignments.
D. They can relax more and worry less about handing in assignments late.
4. Teens should learn to arrange time appropriately for studying and relaxing.
A. Teens should give priority to studying and relaxing over housework.
B. Setting aside proper time for classwork and relaxation is what teens should learn.
C. If teens learn to manage time well, they can have a lot of time to relax.
D. Teens should be optimistic if they want to arrange time appropriately.
5. Keeping a task planner can help teens to schedule their tasks more effectively.
A. A task planner is a good way to schedule meetings effectively.
B. By using a task planner, teens can arrange their tasks in a better way.
C. With a task planner, teens learn to manage their classes better.
D. Teens can omit ineffective classes if they have a task planner.

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MIDTERM TEST 1
Time allotted: 60 min.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of
primary stress in each of the following questions.
1. A. construction B. liveable C. deliver D. collector
2. A. electrician B. facility C. original D. additional
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other
three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
3. A. fattening B. distraction C. amenity D. speciality
4. A. around B. underground C. counsellor D. tourist
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
5. Can you help me? I don’t know __________ to solve this mathematical problem.
A. what B. how C. whom D. which
6. These local __________ can make very beautiful traditional conical hats.
A. artisans B. electricians C. firefighters D. policemen
7. My nephew __________ dengue fever, and he had to stay in hospital for a week.
A. cut down on B. hung out with C. took care of D. came down with
8. If we work in groups, we __________ finish the project more quickly.
A. would B. might C. could D. can
9. Nowadays, most students use __________ calculators in their studies and examinations.
A. electrician B. electric C. electronic D. electrical
10. __________ you talk about your problems, the more you will think about them.
A. Less B. More C. The most D. The more
11. If you cough and don’t feel well, you __________ consult a doctor.
A. may B. should C. would D. might
12. She seems __________ and I wonder if she can cope with the situation.
A. well-balanced B. self-guided C. stressed out D. cheesed off
13. When my grandfather died, he __________ half of his wealth to his children. He gave half of it to
charity.
A passed down B. cut down C. carried out D took off
14. The __________ you drive, the more likely you’ll get caught by the police.
A. fast B. faster C. fastest D. less fast
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.
15. These students will have to complete their assignment by next week.
A. game to play B. new subject C. work to do D. physical training
16. You should concentrate on what the interviewer is saying and make a real effort to answer all the
questions.
A. look forward to B. listen to C. look into D. pay attention to
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.
17. I think we should make a greater effort to preserve our traditional handicraft villages.
A. destroy B. store C. arrange D. keep
18. It's clear that the artisan put a great deal of care and attention into the new product.
A. concentration B. function C. distraction D. attraction
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the
following exchanges.
19. Nam: Would you like me to show you around the craft village?
Alice:
A. No, I wouldn’t. Thank you. B. Thank you. It’s very kind of you.
C. That’s a very good question! D. Thanks. No problem.
20. Huong: Do you mind waking me up early tomorrow?
Khang:
A. Yes, of course. What time? B. Waking me up early?
C. Sorry, I can’t. D. No, not at all.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer that
best fits each of the numbered blanks from 21 to 25.
Hoi An is a small city located in Quang Nam Province. It is a famous tourist destination in Viet Nam. Its
attractions are many: the peace of the ancient town, the beauty of (21) __________ villages, the
wilderness of beaches and the delicious dishes with memorable flavours.
Getting around Hoi An is quite (22) __________. Traffic is rarely busy on most days, and the roads
within Hoi An Ancient Town are (23) __________ off to cars, taxis, and motorcycles from 8.30 a.m. to 11
a.m. and 3 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. Taxis are available outside Hoi An Ancient Town. Taxis here are cheap and
reliable and drivers are (24) __________ honest. You can hail a taxi in the street, or ring for one. You can
also rent a bicycle (25) __________ your hotel or any bike rental shop, and it is generally quite cheap.
21. A. skill B. craft C. handmade D. activity
22. A. convenient B. suitable C. tough D. flexible
23. A. open B. free C. closed D. locked
24. A. originally B. additionally C. nicely D. generally
25. A. in B. within C. from D. on
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each
of the questions from 26 to 30.
Today, many teenagers are addicted to the Internet. They use it too often and for too long. Once they are
on the net, they can’t turn it off.
In fact, the Internet is very interesting and useful. When online, you can read the news, find information,
connect and share things with friends, shopping, playing games, etC. There are good reasons to spend
time online.
However, teenagers with an Internet addiction are online too much. They don’t just go online to find
information, have fun, or study. Sometimes they go online because they want to escape the stress and
problems in their lives. Many internet addicts stop caring about their real lives, and concentrate only on
their online lives. This has a bad effect on their health, some even have a mental disorder, and their study
also has to suffer.
One way Internet addicts can get help is by using special software. This software controls how much time
someone can spend online. It tells the computer to turn off the internet after a certain amount of time. This
helps people focus on the important things in their real life. The software’s goal is to teach people to use
the Internet for good reasons and not just as an escape.
26. What does the passage say about Internet addiction?
A. It is often interesting and useful.
B. All Internet users are Internet addicts.
C. Most teenagers have Internet addiction.
D. Once online, addicts can’t turn it off.
27. The underlined word escape in the passage probably means __________.
A. focus on B. run away from C. cut down on D. carry out
28. According to the passage, teenagers are likely to become Internet addicts if __________.
A. their life is stressful and has problems
B. their study is too hard
C. they enjoy online shopping
D. they have a lot of online friends
29. According to the passage, one way of helping people stop their Internet addiction is __________.
A. watching TV with friends B. using special software
C. spending more hours studying D. concentrating on their real life
30. Which of the following is true, according to the passage?
A. People should not spend time on the Internet.
B. The Internet is very good for addicts.
C. Spending too much time online is not good.
D. The new software teaches addicts to use the Internet.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the
following questions.
31. The more you exercise the less health worries you have.
A B C D
32. If adults are honest and don’t obey their own rules, then teenagers will disobey rules too.
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the original
sentence in each of the following questions.
33. If you don’t send her to the hospital, she may die.
A. Unless they send her to the hospital, she is likely to die.
B. It is possible that she may die if she goes to the hospital.
C. She may die before you send her to the hospital.
D. If you don’t send her to the hospital, she is sure to die.
34. I need a dictionary, so that I can look up the meaning of this word.
A. A dictionary is good for me to look up the meaning of new words.
B. I can’t know the meaning of this word if I don’t have a dictionary.
C. Without a dictionary, students don’t know the meaning of these words.
D. I need a dictionary to look up new word when I learn English.
35. Promise to look after it and you can borrow my new book.
A. Promise to borrow my book in order to look after it carefully.
B. You borrow my book, and you promise to take care of it.
C. You know how to look after my book, so you can borrow it.
D. You can borrow my new book if you look after it carefully.
36. Chau says life on a farm is more liveable than in the city.
A. Life on a farm is always more liveable than Chau says.
B. Chau says life on a farm is as liveable as it is in the city.
C. For Chau, life in the city is not as liveable as it is on a farm.
D. For Chau, life in the city is more liveable than on a farm.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is best written from the words/ phrases
given.
37. The more / read I interesting / the book /.
A. The more I read, the more interesting the book was.
B. The more I read the book, I find it very interesting.
C. The more to read, the more interesting the book was.
D. The more I read, the most interesting the book was.
38. tell me / who I go / order / get I right information I ?
A. Do you tell me who to go in order to get the right information?
B. Can you tell me who is going in order to get right information?
C. Can you tell me who to go to in order to get the right information?
D. Could you tell me who to go order to get the right information?
39. Students / try / give priority / school / family / extra activities I.
A. Students try to give priority between school, family and extra activities.
B. Students should try to give priority to school, family and extra activities.
C. Some students try to give priority of school, family and extra activities.
D. Students try to give priority among school, family and extra activities.
40. they / want / pass / exam / successfully / they / study harder /.
A. Although they want to pass the exam successfully, they study harder.
B. They want to pass the exam successfully, but they may study harder.
C. Unless they want to pass the exam successfully, they will study harder.
D. If they want to pass the exam successfully, they must study harder.
 UNIT 4.
REMEMBERING THE PAST

LANGUAGE FOCUS
A. Pronounciation
I. Circle the word having the underlined part pronounced differently in each line. Then listen and
repeat.
1. A. light B. look C. holiday D. milk
2. A. national B. castle C. value D. cultural
3. A. calm B. bulb C. sulk D. sold
4. A. walk B. hold C. half D. would
5. A. climber B. bomber C. plumber D. number
II. Read the sentences. Pay attention to the underlined words. Then listen, check, and repeat.
1. The maintenance of cultural heritages has always been important.
2. Cultural festivals enable us to promote tourism and friendship.
3. We must preserve the national historic places by all means.
4. Governments should have policies to protect important cultural relics.
5. The Statue of Liberty is a monument that honours the US's centennial of independence.

B. VOCABULARY and GRAMMAR

III. Complete the table with the right form of the words.
Verb Noun
(1) ________________ preservation
recognise (2) ________________
contribute (3) ________________
(4) ________________ promotion
maintain (5) ________________
IV. Complete the sentences with the right form of the words in BOLD.
1. They are campaigning for immediate ___________________ for cultural heritages. PROTECT
2. The event ___________________ hoped to raise enough funds for a coming local festival.
ORGANISE
3. Our nation takes great ___________________ in the rich cultural values. PROUD
4. This festival is ___________________ with the wet rice civilisation. ASSOCIATE
5. You can make these handicrafts if you make ___________________ of how to make them. OBSERVE
V. Choose the correct answer A, B, C, or D to complete the sentences.
1. The custom of sending a greeting in a card had become a __________ tradition.
A. deeply-rooted B. deeply-root C. deep-root D. deep-rooted
2. An example of keeping tradition __________ among the youth is to teach them the cultural values.
A. alive B. live C. living D. lived
3. Archaeologists are excavating the ruined temples of this __________ civilization.
A. old B. long-standing C. ancient D. modern
4. A __________ house is the centre of cultural activities of the whole village in Viet Nam.
A. village B. communal C. community D. stone
5. Imperial City of Hue, which was constructed in 1803 under Emperor Gia Long as a new capital, is an
important __________ site of Viet Nam.
A. historical B. historic C. history D. historian
6. Co Loa historical, architectural and archaeological heritage in Ha Noi is one of the eleven __________
in Viet Nam.
A. buildings B. places C. relics D. statues
7. Ho Citadel, a former capital of Viet Nam, is one of the country’s most ________ ancient constructions.
A. memorable B. recognising C. remembering D. recognisable
8. We learn about our __________ throughout our lives as we observe and experience things.
A. heritage B. life C. relics D. history
9. In __________ children didn’t have smartphones and video games; they played outside together.
A. the old good days B. the old days good
C. the good old days D. the good old days
10. Our people __________ the victories against the invaders.
A. take great proud of B. have great proud of
C. take great pride in D. have great pride in
11. You should be careful about which habits are causing you harm because __________.
A. old customs stay hard B. old habits die hard
C. old habits die hardly D. old habits hardly die
12. A: Thank you for showing us the Temple of Literature. - B: __________
A. That’s a good idea. B. Did you go there?
C. You are welcome. D. Will you go?
13. A: Will you take me to the National Museum of Vietnamese History? - B: __________
A. I’m sorry, it’s not my cup of tea. B. Sure, don’t worry.
C. Yes, It’s a piece of cake. D. I’m afraid it is very far.
14. UNESCO is an __________ with various objectives. One of its missions is to build a culture of peace.
A. organiser B. organisation C. organisable D. organise
15. All festivals that are __________ with traditions and cultures should be held regularly.
A. related B. connected C. linked D. associated
VI. Choose the best option A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in
each of the following sentences.
1. When you called me, I am leading a group of visitors at Hoa Lo Prison.
A. When B. me C. am leading D. visitors
2. She was taking photos outside the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long, I explored the palace and other sites
inside the Citadel.
A. photos B. the Imperial Citadel
C. explored D. palace
3. Mai wishes she lived in Ha Noi so that she can taste many traditional foods.
A. Mai wishes B. can C. many D. foods
4. Don't you wish you have more time to pay a visit to the Colosseum?
A. you B. have C. time D. pay a visit
5. I wish everybody is aware of the protection of our heritage, so that the future generations can know
better about our nation.
A. is aware B. protection C. heritage D. better
VII. Complete the sentences with the correct answer A, B, C, or D.
1. This time 20 years ago, my mother was studying at a college for languages, and my father __________
for a foreign company.
A. worked B. working C. was working D. work
2. Yesterday when I __________ about Ha Noi in the past, I __________ across this article about the
Exhibition “Remembering Viet Nam”.
A. read - was coming B. reading – coming
C. was reading – came D. have read - came
3. We wish Viet Nam __________ such a long time of war.
A. not have B. not had C. did had D. didn’t have
4. The students wish their teacher them more time for to read about the nations’ history before ______
them present it to the class.
A. could give – having B. could give - could have
C. can give – having D. can give - have
5. He wishes he __________ to turn back the hands of time so that he __________ carefree life.
A. will be able - can have B. will be able - could have
C. would be able - could have D. would be able - can have

SKILLS
c. READING
VIII. Read and complete each numbered blank in the passage with the correct answer A, B, C, or D.
Dong Xuan market has become the iconic landmark that has witnessed many ups and downs of the 1000-
year-old capital. It is (1) ___________ in the centre of Ha Noi. The architecture of the market is (2)
___________ for its tropical features, though it was designed and constructed by the French in 1889 when
they started exploiting Indochina colonies.
Specifically, the special two-layer iron roof of the building aims to aid ventilation and release heat.
Initially, the market had a total area of about 6,500m 2. The front of the market (3) ___________ of five
big entrances featuring French-style doors, and the whole building is sheltered by air-gap walls that
maximise ventilation and absorb natural light.
The architecture of the market shows that its (4) ___________ aimed to create a typical market for a
tropical area, seeking harmony between French and the local (5) ___________ in the late 19th and early
20th centuries. It was also one of the first examples of how Vietnamese architectural elements were
integrated into French-style buildings in the city.
(Adapted from: https://vietnamnet.vn)
1. A. lay B. located C. lying D. placed
2. A. knowing B. popular C. known D. favoured
3. A. consists B. involved C. included D. contained
4. A. creator B. inventor C. constructor D. designer
5. A. customs B. areas C. cultures D. traditions
IX. Read the passage and decide if each statement is true (T) or false (F).
Visitors to “Remembering Viet Nam” will have the opportunity to see a fascinating and varied selection
of records from the National Archives and its Presidential libraries. The records on display help fill the
gaps in our collective memory about what happened and why. They make people understand more about
the series of choices, strategies, and personalities as a result of the involvement of the US in Southeast
Asia.
There are historic items including posters, artwork, telegrams, radio intercepts, photographs, artefacts,
official documents, and letters. They span 1918 - 1975 and are considered critical to understanding the
conflict and its origins.
Of special interest are the audio recordings, some of which have only recently been declassified. The
exhibition includes several listening stations, including an “Oval Office Listening Area,” where visitors
can pick up one of three phones to hear conversations held by Presidents Kennedy, Johnson, and Nixon.
The exhibition also is an opportunity to hear stories from a variety of perspectives. Everyday people
whose lives were forever impacted by the conflict - some voluntarily, some involuntarily - share their
experiences.
At a kiosk, visitors will be able to submit their own thoughts about what happened and how it affected
them. Selections of those contributions will be displayed in the exhibition for visitors to read.
(Adapted from: https://www.archives.gov)
T F
1. The selection of records from the National Archives are extremely interesting
and attractive.
2. The historic items include posters, artwork, telegrams, emails and the wifi
network.
3. The historic items span 100 years and are considered critical to understanding
the conflict and its origins.
4. At the “Oval Office Listening Area” visitors can pick up one of three phones
to hear conversations held by Presidents Kennedy.
5. At the exhibition, visitors can hear stories from various perspectives.
X. Read the passage and choose the correct answer A, B, C, or D.
The Industrial Revolution was a period of major mechanisation and innovation that began in Great Britain
during the mid-18th century and early 19lh century and later spread throughout much of the world. The
first Industrial Revolution began in Great Britain in the 1700s and 1800s, dominated by the exploitation
of coal and iron, and was a time of significant innovations. 11 led to many other inventions including the
assembly line, telegraph, steam engine, sewing machine, and internal combustion engine, and left a
profound impact on how people lived and the way businesses operated.
The Industrial Revolution created an increase in employment opportunities. With the advent of factories
during the 18lh century, people began working for companies located in urban areas for the first time.
Although the wages were still low, and conditions were harsh, people could earn better than farming. As
more populations migrated to urban areas to search for jobs, there were also significant improvements in
city planning. Education was improved, resulting in groundbreaking inventions such as the sewing
machine, X-ray, lightbulb, calculator. These inventions are in fact still significant today.
The Industrial Revolution also changed the way people worked and lived. It enabled higher productivity
in factories and made life more comfortable at home.
(Adapted from: https://www.investopedia.com)
1. Which one can best be the title of the passage?
A. The World Industrial Revolutions
B. The benefits of The Industrial Revolution
C. The problems of The Industrial Revolution
D. The changes in people’s life in the 17th and 18th centuries
2. It in the first paragraph refers to ___________.
A. Industrial Revolution B. Great Britain
C. the exploitation D. a time of significant innovations
3. Which of the following is CLOSEST in meaning to profound?
A. small B. great C. serious D. in-depth
4. Which of the following is OPPOSITE in meaning to significant?
A. crucial B. vital C. unnoticeable D. little
5. What is NOT an advantage of the Industrial Revolution?
A. People could earn more money B. Working conditions were harsh
C. Cities were better planned D. Education was improved

d. SPEAKING
XI. Choose the best option A, B, C, or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of
the following exchanges.
1. Mai: I’m going to a seminar on the past days of Hanoian this Sunday. Would you like to go with
me?
Tom: _____________________________________________________
A. Do you like past events? B. Great. Thanks. I’d love to.
C. Oh, Thanks. I’m busy this Sunday. D. It’s so great. I’m sorry.
2. Nick: I hate following the customs and traditions in my hometown.
Susan: _____________________________________________________
A. I love the customs and traditions of my country too.
B. Why don’t you follow it?
C. Me either.
D. That’s weird. You should follow and conserve them.
3. Bill: Thank you for introducing me to the most memorable museum here, Nam.
Nam: _____________________________________________________
A. Are you sure? B. It’s very convenient to get to it.
C. You’re welcome. D. Sure.
4. Tom: _____________________________________________________
Lan: You are welcome.
A. I’m sorry for not sending you the plan of the old quarter of Ha Noi sooner.
B. Thank you for sending me the plan of the old quarter of Ha Noi.
C. The old quarter of Ha Noi is so impressive.
D. Would you like to see around the old quarter of Ha Noi?
5. Lyn: _____________________________________________________
Mi: No problem.
A. Thank you for introducing me the Exhibition “Remembering Viet Nam”.
B. Would you like to see the Exhibition “Remembering Viet Nam”?
C. Have you seen the Exhibition “Remembering Viet Nam’’?
D. I really like the Exhibition “Remembering Viet Nam”.
e. LISTENING
XII. Listen and choose the correct answer A, B, C, or D.
1. What did the French leave in Ha Noi?
A. Valueless heritage of their architecture. B. Backward heritage of their architecture.
C. Unique heritage of their architecture. D. A particular structure.
2. Which of the following components did Ha Noi NOT have?
A. The Imperial Citadel B. The industrial zone
C. The commercial zone D. The surrounding area
3. What were houses like before the French came?
A. Elegant houses B. Villas
C. Mud-walled cottages D. Complexes
4. The boulevards in Ha Noi are ____________.
A. chessboard B. tree-lined C. rich D. advanced
5. The architecture of Ha Noi is the combination of ____________.
A. French interior and Vietnamese exterior style
B. French exterior and Vietnamese interior style
C. Vietnamese heat-proof roof and French steep porch
D. French heat-proof roof and Vietnamese steep porch

F. WRITING
XIII. Circle the correct answer A, B, C, or D which is closest in meaning to the original one.
1. Angkor Wat is the largest religious monument in the world.
A. No other religious building in the world is as large as Angkor Wat.
B. All other religious monuments in the world are larger than Angkor Wat.
C. No other religious monument in the world is as large as Angkor Wat.
D. No other religious building in the world is larger than Angkor Wat.
2. Dinh Bang Communal house, a 300-year-old communal house, was built for 36 years.
A. Dinh Bang Communal house is a 300-year-old communal house, that were built for 36 years.
B. Dinh Bang Communal house, which is a 300-year-old communal house, was built for 36 years.
C. Dinh Bang Communal house, what is a 300-year-old communal house, was built for 36 years.
D. Dinh Bang Communal house, was built for 36 years, is a 300-year-old communal house.
3. Windsor Castle was built a thousand years ago and is the home for about 40 English kings and queens.
A. Windsor Castle, which was built a thousand years ago, is the home for about 40 English kings and
queens.
B. Windsor Castle, was built a thousand years before, but it is the home for about 40 English kings and
queens.
C. Windsor Castle, was built a thousand years ago, so it is the home for about 40 English kings and
queens.
D. Windsor Castle, was built in a thousand years, and is the home for about 40 English kings and queens.
4. In the past, Vietnamese people used to have black teeth and wear hair buns.
A. Vietnamese people used to have a black tooth and a hair bun.
B. Vietnamese people didn’t use to have black teeth and wear hair buns.
C. Vietnamese people use not to have black teeth nor wear hair buns.
D. Vietnamese people often had black teeth and wore hair buns.
5. Many of Ha Noi’s centuries-old monuments and palaces were destroyed by foreign aggression, but
there remain several historical and scenic points.
A. Although many of Ha Noi’s centuries-old monuments and palaces were destroyed by foreign
aggression, but there remain several historical and scenic points.
B. Many of Ha Noi’s centuries-old monuments and palaces were destroyed by foreign aggression,
however, several historical points are still scenic.
C. Although many of Ha Noi’s centuries-old monuments and palaces were destroyed by foreign
aggression, there remain several historical and scenic points.
D. In spite of many of Ha Noi’s centuries-old monuments and palaces were destroyed by foreign
aggression, there remain several historical and scenic points.
XIV. Rewrite the sentences using the words given.
1. My grandparents often do farming work, but they no longer do it now. (used)

2. If only I had a chance to get into the Colosseum in Italy. (wish)

3. Although he went inside the Imperial Citadel, he didn’t see the archaeological sites. (despite)

4. Aware of the role of cultural festivals, though, the authorities did not agree to fund them. (although)

5. Local people here didn’t used to drink water from taps, but from the well they dug. (never)

 UNIT 5 : OUR EXPERIENCES
LANGUAGE FOCUS
A. Pronounciation
I. Circle the word having the underlined part pronounced differently in each line. Then listen and
repeat.
1. A. answer B. wrong C. way D. yellow
2. A. mystery B. supply C. easy D. silly
3. A. youth B. prayer C. yard D. yearly
4. A. award B. world C. housework D. whose
5. A. whether B. playwright C. knowledge D. wrap
II. Circle the word which has a different stress pattern in each line.
1. A. trainer B. exam C. moment D. army
2. A. visit B. explore C. amaze D. attend
3. A. unpleasant B. embarrassed C. different D. amazing
4. A. billiard B. performance C. confidence D. everything
5. A. experience B. magnificent C. exhilarate D. exploration

B. VOCABULARY and GRAMMAR

III. Choose the best option A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
1. Yesterday, the students ______ an excursion to the local museum to learn about ancient civilizations.
A. went B. arrived C. took D. travelled
2. Linh met one of her old friend ______ sat the National Library one rainy afternoon.
A. by far B. by sight C. by mistake D. by chance
3. Last Christmas, her family ______ a week in a cozy cabin in the snowy mountains.
A. have spent B. spent C. had spent D. were spending
4. It took the children all afternoon to ______ a tent in the backyard for their camping trip.
A. put up B. set up C. give up D. bring up
5. Tim ______ this museum several times, but he always discovers something new.
A. would visit B. have visited C. visited D. has visited
6. I felt exhilarated when taking ______ from the mountain top.
A. views B. scene C. photos D. scenery
7. The young boy tried to ______ a jeep but he felt too scared to handle the rough terrain.
A. cycle B. run C. ride D. sail
8. My brother and his classmates decided to ______ through the rainforest to learn more about the diverse
flora and fauna.
A. go snorkelling B. take an eco-tour C. tour a campus D. explore the seabed
9. ______, I accidentally locked myself out of my apartment.
A. By mistake B. By no means C. By luck D. By appointment
10. Her daughter ______ a lot since she ______ to this new city.
A. grown – moved B. grew - has moved
C. has grown - has moved D. has grown – moved
11. The rainforest was rich ______ diverse plant and animal life.
A. in B. for C. on D. under
12. Many parents want their children to join the ______ to improve their collaboration skills.
A. amazing experiences B. team building activities
C. fashion shows D. tribal dance shows
13. When the travellers ______ a visit to the ancient ruins, they ______ amazed by their size and
complexity.
A. paid – were B. has paid – were C. paid - has been D. has paid - has been
14. During the trip to Thailand, his parents enjoyed a number of local ______ like pad Thai and tom yum
soup.
A. customs B. brands C. traditions D. specialities
IV. Complete the passage by filling each blank with a suitable word/ phrase given in the box.
went blank a deep breath from
relaxed and refreshed an eco-tour explored
Yesterday, our class (1) _________________ the vibrant rainforest on (2) _________________. Before
the trip, we had studied the names of plants and animals. However, when I was asked about a beautiful
butterfly, my mind (3) _________________ I Luckily, our guide patiently helped me recall it. Surrounded
by the green plants and trees, I took (4) _________________ of fresh air and felt my stress melt away.
Exploring the rainforest not only filled my mind with knowledge but also provided a welcome escape (5)
_________________ daily stress, allowing me to feel (6) _________________.
V. Choose the correct word to complete each of the following sentences.
1. I felt brilliant / helpless when my bike tire went flat in the middle of nowhere.
2. Climbing Mount Everest was an exhilarating / embarrassing experience that pushed my elder brother
to his limits.
3. It was amazing / surprised to witness the diverse wildlife on our safari adventure.
4. Our family’s first trip to Europe was truly unpleasant / memorable, filled with new experiences and
cultural discoveries.
5. Riding a rollercoaster was boring / thrilling for those who are not afraid of heights or speed.
VI. Complete the sentences by filling in each blank with for or since.
1. Duong has studied Korean _________ five months now, and he can already hold basic conversations.
2. I haven’t seen Sarah _________ our last class reunion.
3. The temperature has dropped significantly _________ the storm passed through yesterday.
4. He has been trained for the marathon _________ nearly half a year and is in peak physical condition.
5. The weather has been terrible _________ the beginning of the month.
VII. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in the past simple or the present
perfect.
1. Last Sunday Chi (bake) _________ a delicious cake and (share) _________ it with her classmates.
2. Paul (already / finish) ___________________ his work for the day.
3. His cousin Tam (visit) _________ the Grand Canyon last year and it (be) _________ truly
breathtaking.
4. We (learn) _________ so much since we (start) _________ this course.
5. The bakery (not / sell) ______________ out of their delicious croissants so far, so I should hurry and
get one.

SKILLS
c. READING
VIII. Read the passage and decide if each statement is true or false. Tick () the boxes.
Hi everyone! It’s Angelina, and I’m 13 years old from Moscow. Guess what? I just spent the most
amazing two weeks of my life at a summer camp at Ridley College in Canada. And let me tell you, it was
anything but boring.
Ridley College is this huge, beautiful campus with its own dorms, classrooms, and even a health centre. I
felt like I was living in a castle! And the best part? I wasn’t alone. There were students from over 60
countries, and everyone was so welcoming and supportive.
My days were packed with fun activities. We went on exciting excursions to Niagara Falls, climbed
trees at Tree Trekking, and even did some outlet mall shopping. But my favourite part was definitely the
classes. They were all about improving my English, but in the most engaging way possible. We did
projects, played games, and even went on field trips to learn about Canadian culture. I made tons of new
friends, boosted my English skills, and discovered a whole new country.
I must say that I learned so much during my two weeks at camp. It was the most exhilarating summer
ever!
Statements True False
1. Angelina’s two weeks at summer camp at Ridley College was quite boring.
2. The camp was located on a large campus with its own dorms and classrooms.
3. The classes at the camp focused solely on academic subjects and did not
include any fun activities.
4. She took field trips to explore different cultures around the world.
5. She made many new friends during her time at camp.
IX. Read the following passage and choose the best answer A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct
word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Ji-ho, an English teacher from Daegu, Korea, embarked on a life-changing journey last year when he ( 1)
_________ the Teaching Volunteer Project in Cape Town, South Africa. This project, organized by
International Volunteer HQ, empowers volunteers like Ji-ho to help local elementary schools by giving
enthusiastic support to students in entry-level classes.
Schools in low-income communities often have very few teachers, so volunteers like Ji-ho are very
important. His days were filled (2) _________ engaging activities as he assisted teachers with lesson
plans, led small group sessions, and interacted with students, helping them improve their English skills.
(3) _________, he also had time to explore Cape Town. He tried the local cuisine and visited the city’s
historical landmarks and breathtaking natural landscapes. Besides, he also made new friends with fellow
volunteers, creating lasting friendships and forming a strong support network.
Ji-ho really had a memorable time in Cape Town. He (4) _________ considerable teaching experience,
made a positive impact on the lives of students, and discovered a deeper appreciation for different (5)
_________ and ways of life. The trip made him realize how important it is to volunteer and experience
the joy of connecting with others.
1. A. included B. volunteered C. lasted D. joined
2. A. with B. in C. out D. on
3. A. Otherwise B. Therefore C. However D. Yet
4. A. enlarged B. gained C. performed D. created
5. A. societies B. activities C. attitudes D. cultures
X. Read the passage and choose the correct answer A, B, C, or D.
I still remember the first time I delivered a presentation in front of my class. The mere thought of standing
before all my classmates and speaking filled me with anxiety.
My first presentation topic was my favorite hobby, astronomy. I spent days researching and preparing my
slides. I rehearsed my speech in front of the mirror until I could recite it without glancing at my notes.
The day of the presentation finally arrived. As I stood before the class, I could feel my heart thumping in
my chest. I took a deep breath, looked at my classmates, and began my presentation.
As I spoke, I found that my nervousness slowly faded away. My classmates listened attentively, and some
even asked questions. When I finished, the class broke into applause. I felt a sense of accomplishment and
relief.
From that day forward, I was no longer afraid of public speaking. I realized that preparation and practice
were the keys to a successful presentation. This experience taught me a valuable lesson that I would carry
with me throughout my academic journey.
1. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. The speaker's first presentation was on astronomy.
B. The speaker overcame anxiety and fear of public speaking through preparation and practice.
C. The speaker's classmates were uninterested during the presentation.
D. The speaker's favourite hobby is public speaking.
2. What did the speaker do to overcome nervousness before the presentation?
A. He rehearsed his speech with his classmates.
B. He avoided eye contact with everyone in the class.
C. He took a deep breath and looked at his classmates.
D. He read the notes repeatedly during the presentation.
3. What is one detail not mentioned in the text about the speaker's presentation experience?
A. The classmates were unresponsive.
B. Some classmates asked questions.
C. The class broke into applause.
D. The presentation was on the speaker's least favourite hobby.
4. In the context of the text, what does the word accomplishment most likely mean?
A. Failure B. Achievement C. Anxiety D. Nervousness
5. Which of the following is NOT implied by the speaker’s experience with public speaking?
A. Fear of public speaking can be overcome.
B. Preparation and practice are unnecessary for successful presentations.
C. The speaker’s academic journey was influenced by this experience.
D. The speaker was initially afraid of public speaking.

d. SPEAKING
XI. Choose the best option A, B, C, or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of
the following exchanges.
1. Waiter: I'm really sorry for the delay in your order. We’re a bit understaffed today.
Customer: _____________________ I understand.
A. You re alright B. That’s okay. C. Terribly sorry. D. Crazy ideas.
2. Student: _____________________ the late return of the book. I lost track of the due date.
Librarian: No worries. Just try to return it on time in the future.
A. My apologies for B. I apologize to C. My mistake for D. I say sorry to
3. Quang: I’m so sorry I couldn’t make it to the movie tonight. I really wanted to go, but I got sick
all of a sudden.
Phuong: _____________________, Quang. Take care of yourself and feel better. We can watch it
another time.
A. My pleasure B. No trouble C. Not at all D. It’s alright
4. Phuong: I’m sorry for not calling you back sooner. I was caught up with work.
Lan: _____________________ I understand how busy you can get.
A. Many thanks. B. No problem. C. Exactly. D. Yes, please.
5. Chi: _____________________, I didn’t hear what you said just then. Could you please repeat it?
Ha: Certainly. I said, ‘Would you like another drink?’
A. I got lost B. I misunderstood C. I beg your pardon D. I was embarrassed

e. LISTENING
XII. Listen to the dialogue between the reporter and Daniel and complete this summary by
filling in each blank with no more than three words.
In the interview on (1) “__________________”, 15-year-old Daniel shared his memorable childhood
experience of going camping with his family when he was (2) __________________ years old. He and
his family did a lot of fun activities at the campsite. They built a bonfire, roasted marshmallows, and even
went stargazing at night. It was the first time Daniel saw (3) __________________. At first, he was a
little scared of the dark, but with his parents’ support, he overcame his fear and began to enjoy the (4)
__________________ of the night. In his opinion, the most enjoyable part of the trip was spending time
with his family and (5) __________________. His story could inspire other kids to go on their own
camping adventures.

F. WRITING
XIII. Choose the best option A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in
each of the following questions.
1. We went a package tour to Thailand and explored the bustling markets and stunning beaches.
A. a package tour B. to C. explored D.stunning
2. I once climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, and it was the most challenging yet rewarding experience of my
life.
A. once climbed B. challenging C. rewarding D. of
3. When have you learnt how to play the guitar, Phuc?
A. When B. have C. to play D. the
4. All of us felt so excited. The tour through the countryside was really a relaxed bike riding experience.
A. excited B. through C. was D. relaxed
5. We had a terrible experience in the campsite; the tent was leaking, and the showers were cold.
A. a B. in C. was D. were
XIV. Choose the sentence A, B, C, or D that is closest in meaning to the original sentence in each of
the following questions.
1. An started doing yoga at 6 o’clock.
A. An has started doing yoga since 6 o’clock.
B. It’s 6 hours since An started doing yoga.
C. An has done yoga since 6 o’clock.
D. An has done yoga for 6 hours.
2. It’s the first time her little son has tried Indian food.
A. Her little son has never tried Indian food before.
B. Her little son started to try Indian food when he was little.
C. Her little son first tried Indian food when he was little.
D. Her little son has tried Indian food since he was little.
3. The last time Mai travelled to Europe was two years ago.
A. Mai last time travelled to Europe two years ago.
B. It has been two years since Mai last travelled to Europe.
C. Mai haven’t travelled to Europe for two years.
D. Mai began travelling to Europe two years ago.
4. George and his friends haven’t phoned each other since last night.
A. George and his friends has started to phone each other since last night.
B. Last night was the last time George and his friends have phoned each other.
C. Last night George and his friends didn’t phone each other.
D. George and his friends last phoned each other last night.
5. When did she begin to write her second novel?
A. When has she written her second novel?
B. How long has she started writing her second novel?
C. How long has she written her second novel?
D. When did she last write her second novel?
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UNIT 6.
VIETNAMESE LIFESTYLE: THEN AND NOW
LANGUAGE FOCUS
A. Pronunciation
I. Listen and circle the words you hear. Then listen and repeat.
1. A. flow B. frow
2. A. flag B. frag
3. A. flying B. frying
4. A. flat B. frat
5. A. flocks B. frocks
II. Read the sentences. Pay attention to the underlined words. Then listen, check, and repeat.
1. I got these beautiful flowers from my daughter.
2. What about the influence of social media on your friends?
3. The durian’s smell, not flavour, is stronger than other fruit.
4. A frightening explosion followed blind flashes.
5. Sitting next to me on my flight to Dubai is a freaky man.

B. VOCABULARY and GRAMMAR

III. Match the phrases and the pictures.
1. _________________________ A. extended family
2. _________________________ B. traditional costume

3. _________________________ C. note taking

4. _________________________ D. learning facilities

5. _________________________ E. open-air market

IV. Circle the incorrect word / phrase in each sentence.

1. People now are not as friendly as they were in the past because they don’t have much time to
communication with one another.
A. now B. were C. communication D. on another
2. It is not very hard to do housework now since we have a lot of home facility to help.
A. very hard B. housework C. a lot D. facility
3. I enjoy going to air open markets where people talk to one another, and they sometimes bargain.
A. I enjoy B. air open C. where D. bargain
4. Life becomes stressfuler in the modern time, and many people are suffering from stress-related
problems.
A. stressfuler B. modern time C. suffering D. problems
5. Thanks to technology, communication is now much easier and more conveniency than in the past.
A. Thanks to B. is C. easier D. conveniency
6. Our generation is luckier than our grandparents’ since we now have access to variety sources of
entertainment.
A. generation B. than C. have access D. variety
7. My grandparents often tell us stories about past when life, as they think, was quite simple and peaceful.
A. My B. tell us C. past D. peaceful
V. Choose the correct answer A, B, C, or D to complete the sentences.
1. The relationship among members in our family is quite ________. We can express our opinions and
our parents listen to us.
A. stressful B. convenient C. democratic D. modern
2. My father is a ________ man. No matter how busy he is, he always tries to spend the weekend with us.
A. family-oriented B. important C. independent D. rich
3. I have become more ________ since I moved away from home to study abroad. I've learnt to do things
by myself.
A. creative B. free C. convenient D. independent
4. Children now have more ________ to decide their lives than in the past.
A. power B. opportunities C. freedom D. things
5. Many people in the countryside now own a motorbike, which makes ________ to nearby places for
entertainment and shopping easier.
A. walk B. transport C. way D. travel
6. In an extended family, there are more than two ________ living together.
A. people B. generations C. grandparents D. families
7. The Internet allows people to ________ their own interests in different ways.
A. pursue B. do C. get D. feel
VI. Write the correct form of the verbs in brackets to complete the sentences.
1. Anne promised ________ (not be) late for the visit to the Old Part of Budapest.
2. Do you fancy ________ (do) a project on the traditional costumes of the Ede ethnic minority group?
3. I suggested ________ (pick) up the traditional cloth-dying class which teaches us how to dye cloth
using the forest plants.
4. After weeks of talk, my parents decided ________ (buy) me a laptop for my studies.
5. Do you mind ________ (not touch) the exhibits in the museum?
6. During the course, we learnt ________ (survive) in forests.
7. When I heard the stories of the expeditor, I could not help ________ (feel) respect for him.
VII. Complete the sentences with the correct answer A, B, C, or D.
1. After some research, we all agreed ________ the ancient town of Hoi An for our visit.
A. choosing B. to choose C. going D. to go
2. We must try to avoid ________ those mistakes in the future.
A. repeating B. to make C. correcting D. to find
3. During the history lesson, our teacher suggested ________ a quiz on the history of our school.
A. doing B. to do C. do D. did
4. Do you ________ not talking loud on the bus? It’s against the bus regulations.
A. try B. agree C. know D. mind
5. We have ________to visit Thanh Chuong Viet Palace.
A. fancied B suggested C. decided D. enjoyed
6. My sister is going on a chanty tour to Cao Bang. She ________ to open a small library for children
there.
A. avoids B. tells C. fancies D. plans
7. I was surprised that Mike ________ participating in the Debate Contest.
A. planned B. avoided C. persuaded D. tried

SKILLS
c. READING
VIII. Read the passage and choose the correct answer A, B, C, or D.
Back in the 19th century, on the Iowa frontier, most homes had to produce nearly all their own needs. They
lived on farms that raised much of their own food, and children became an important part of the family
team. They learned to contribute to the family’s survival at an early age. They gathered eggs, worked in
the garden, carried in wood and water and perhaps cared for younger brothers and sisters. As girls got
older, they learned to cook, sew, preserve food for the winter, do the washing and care for the sick. Boys
helped their father with the livestock, planting and harvest, hunting, and maintenance of buildings and
fences. Their opportunities for education were limited to whatever a nearby school offered. When there
were heavy demands for their help on the farm, like during corn picking, older boys had to stay at home
to help.
However, life for Iowan children has changed a lot. It has become much easier in many ways. And with
the invention of computers, the internet and cell phones, children have greater opportunities to connect
with friends and the outside world.
Note: Iowa is a state in the upper Midwestern region of the United States of America.
1. In the 19th century, most Iowan families on the frontier ____________.
A. did business B. produced their own food
C. had few children D. took good care of their children
2. Iowan girls learned to ____________.
A. preserve food B. hunt C. knit gloves D. maintain buildings
3. Iowan children had ____________ opportunities for education.
A. good B. few C. no D. a lot of
4. Older boys ____________.
A. did not go to school
B. had fewer opportunities to go to school than girls
C. had to stop school from time to time to help with harvesting
D. did not like going to school
5. Life for Iowan children has become much ____________ now.
A. demanding B. complicated C. convenient D. fun
IX. Read and complete each numbered blank in the passage with the correct answer A, B, C, or D.
These are my top two observations on how shopping has changed.
1. Shoppers know as much as salespeople
Then: People came into stores with little or (1) ____________ knowledge of the products and they relied
on a salesperson to advise them on what to buy.
Now: (2) ____________ usually do their own research before shopping to get the maximum value out of
every dollar they spend, and to feel secure about the items they’re buying. Therefore, shoppers nowadays
have more power to (3) ____________ what they want to buy. If salespeople try to give false information
about products, they risk losing potential customers.
2. Opinions carry more weight than ever
Then: Information about products were mostly shared among friends and family - and word of mouth
was a (4) ____________ force that transformed a new product into a must-have.
Now: With YouTube and social networks, people are now sharing their opinions on products not just with
a group of friends, but with (5) ____________ of people. Their reviews make it easy for people to discuss
and get to know more about a product. They also affect people’s decisions on whether to buy a product.
(Adapted from: https://www.thinkwithgoogle.com)
1. A. no B. much C. any D. more
2. A. Salespeople B. Shoppers C. Producers D. Retailers
3. A. say B. sell C. make D. decide
4. A. personal B. tiny C. social D. natural
5. A. lots of B. millions C. an amount D. many
X. Read the passage and decide if each statement is T (true) or F (false).
Being one of the most populous countries in Europe and with about 20 million tourists every year,
London is busy all the time. There are various modes of transport for one to choose between public and
private transport. However, the most popular means of transport is the London Underground.
The Underground is a great way to travel for both tourists and locals. It is the oldest underground metro
network in the world and a few parts of this system have been operating since 1863. The London
Underground carries more than a billion passengers every year and it spreads across 270 stations. It
usually operates from 5:00 in the morning till midnight but some lines offer 24-hour service. It is the most
efficient way to get around London. If you are a tourist, it is better to avoid the rush hours on weekdays as
it gets very busy and crowded with London commuters. These rush hours are generally between 7:30 a.m.
to 9:30 a.m. in the morning, and from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the evening. Also, The Underground is the
cheapest travel option from Heathrow Airport to Central London.
Statements T F
1. London has a big population of 20 million people.
2. London Underground mainly serves tourists.
3. There are 270 underground stations in London.
4. All the underground lines operate until midnight.
5. No other option is cheaper than The Underground when you travel between
the city and the airport.

d. SPEAKING
XI. Choose the best option A, B, C, or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of
the following exchanges.
1. Phong: I will show you some of my photos when I was a child.
Tom: _______________________________________________
A. No problem. B. I have some pictures too.
C. How interesting. I’ll love it. D. I’m sorry to hear that.
2. Mai: I promise I’ll do the task to my best.
Sue: _______________________________________________
A. You must do your part. B. Great. I appreciate it.
C. Everybody has his own task. D. That’s what I do.
3. Bill: Do you mind lending me this book for three days?
Nam: _______________________________________________ I need it for my project.
A. Sorry I don’t know. B. This book's very interesting.
C. Never mind. D. Please remember to return it on time.
4. Cathy: _______________________________________________
Lan: I used to go flying kites.
A. What’s a dike?
B. I don’t play traditional games.
C. What did you do in your free time then?
D. There’s a colourful kite here.
5. Lyn: _______________________________________________
Hoa: Thank you. I appreciate it.
A. I’ll help you tidy up the house.
B. Shall we go to the cinema tonight?
C. I’ll travel south this summer.
D. This new laptop is not light enough to carry around.

e. LISTENING
XII. Listen and choose the correct answer A, B, C, or D.
1. Technological advances in housework _____________.
A. gives women less time for other things
B. creates more work for women
C. is greatly welcome
D. is the biggest advance of the modern time
2. Cleaning homes and clothes in the past is described as _____________.
A. time-consuming B. tiring C. simple D. expensive
3. Stoves powered by coal or wood were _____________.
A. cheap B. safe C. messy D. dirty
4. People used to use _____________ for keeping food.
A. refrigerators B. ice stoves C. smoke D. iceboxes
5. Nowadays, women do not have to spend as much _____________ on housework.
A. energy B. money C. free time D. electricity
F. WRITING
XIII. Make complete sentences from the clues.
1. Japan / people / ring / temple bells /108 times / welcome / New Year /.
_________________________________________________________________________________
2. some / old Vietnamese people / still / use / some French / conversations /.
_________________________________________________________________________________
3. area / use / be covered / bushes / tall trees /.
_________________________________________________________________________________
4. over/ past / 50 years / English / become / global means / communication /.
_________________________________________________________________________________
5. even now / people / many areas / world / still / use / animals / travelling /.
_________________________________________________________________________________
XIV. Circle the correct answer A, B, C, or D which is closest in meaning to the original one.
1. Most people start recalling their youthhood when they get old.
A. Memories of their youthhood are important for people when they get old.
B. Most people start thinking about their youthhood when they get old.
C. Their youthhood is the only thing people think about when they get old.
D. Most old people value their youthhood.
2. Life in our small village used to be very simple and peaceful.
A. Life in our small village is now not as simple and peaceful as in the past.
B. Life in our small village has become very simple and peaceful.
C. Our small village has experienced simplicity and peace.
D. Life used to be different in our small village.
3. Nowadays, more people are moving to big cities for employment.
A. Nowadays, employment is the only reason to make people move to big cities.
B. Employment is one reason to attract more people moving to big cities.
C. Nowadays, people are moving to live a better life.
D. More people are moving to big cities for higher-paid employment.
4. I love traditional decor with classic furnishings.
A. Traditionally classic furnishings fancy me a lot.
B. I love traditional decor which focuses on furnishings.
C. I love classic furnishings in traditional style.
D. Traditional décor with classic furnishings is my interest.
5. The average age for getting married in Viet Nam has increased in recent years.
A. The age for getting married in Viet Nam has changed in recent years.
B. People in Viet Nam now get married at an earlier age than in the past.
C. The average age for Vietnamese people to get married has increased in recent years.
D. In recent years, Viet Nam has increased in aged marriages.

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END-OF-TERM TEST 1
(SEMESTER 1)
Time allotted: 60 min.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of
primary stress in each of the following questions.
1. A. dependent B. monument C. assignment D. performance
2. A. amenity B. experience C. embarrassing D. optimistic
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other
three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
3. A. western B. own C. workplace D. winner
4. A. household B. mountain C. group D. counsellor
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
5. A research team has decided _______ a study on traditional games played by children in Viet Nam in
the past.
A. to do B. in doing C. doing D. to doing
6. Artisans are _______ a project to protect local handicrafts from being lost to modernization.
A. taking part B. passing down C. carrying out D. getting around
7. If you get access to its website, you _______ useful information about the cooking course.
A. would find B. have found C. will be found D. may find
8. Many parents often _______ the needs of their families ahead of their own, ensuring their children
have everything they need to thrive and succeed.
A. make B. put C. support D. carry
9. We are trying to learn the lyrics of these songs _______ before our performance.
A. in heart B. with memory C. with care D. by rote
10. Studying _______ events can provide valuable insights into our present and future.
A. historical B. history C. historic D. historically
11. As the _______ for the project was coming closer, the students started to feel a little nervous.
A. task B. due date C. routine D. review
12. The dust and dirt from _______ can have various effects on the well-being of city dwellers.
A. traffic lights B. noise pollution C. construction sites D. entertainment business
13. To make lotus tea, his grandfather has to pick up lotus flowers in the very early morning as they only
give the best _______ when they start to bloom.
A. taste B. function C. usage D. fragrance
14. As the weather gets colder, many people come _______ with the flu.
A. down B. up C. over D. out
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.
15. Phuong is in a good mood and she sings along to her favourite music.
A. feels cheerful B. gets nervous
C. becomes surprised D. seems distracted
16. They try to keep the craft of making pottery alive and share it with the world.
A. achieve B. preserve C. complete D. recognize
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.
17. With every new discovery, Tim found exploring the seabed more exhilarating than ever.
A. exciting B. thrilling C. disorganised D. disappointing
18. The world is becoming more digital, therefore, protecting our privacy should be a top priority.
A. responsibility B. secret information
C. publicity D. personal information
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the
following exchanges.
19. Ailsa: I promise not to come back home late again, Mum.
Ailsa’s mother: _______________, Ailsa.
A. You’re welcome B. Not at all
C. I hope you will keep your words D. I hope you didn’t break your promise
20. Alice: Thanks so much for the ride home, Jack!
 Jack: _______________ at all, Alice! It was on my way anyway, happy to help.
A. No problem B. Anytime C. My pleasure D. That’s alright
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer that
best fits each of the numbered blanks from 21 to 25.
Life in the concrete jungle of downtown can be both exciting and challenging. The roads are often
congested, (21) ______ with cars, buses, motorbikes and bicycles. The city is bustling with a variety of
activities, from early morning to late at night.
There are many public (22) ______ like parks, libraries, shopping centres and restaurants but these places
are often full of people. Sometimes pickpockets are a problem. This is a part of city life that we should be
careful about.
To escape the traffic jams, many city dwellers (23) ______ the sky train or underground metro. These
public transport systems provide a quick and efficient way to get around the city.
Living in the city can be crazy sometimes (24) ______ many people still love it. In fact, lots of people
from quieter places even choose to move here. They love the (25) ______ and feel like there are more
chances to make their dreams come true in the city.
21. A. full B. situated C. available D. packed
22. A. amenities B. entertainments C. locations D. centres
23. A. travel B. go C. use D. move
24. A. however B. but C. therefore D. although
25. A. excitement B. excite C. excited D. exciting
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each
of the questions from 26 to 30.
In the past, Vietnamese people used to send messages by writing letters. They would carefully express
their thoughts on paper, put the letters in envelopes, and send them through the postal service. Writing
letters was a process that took time and patience, but it was deeply appreciated because of the personal
touch it offered.
Nowadays, things have changed dramatically. New tools like emails and instant messages have become
an integral part of our daily communication. They offer speed and convenience, allowing people to
communicate in real time, irrespective of geographical boundaries.
However, some traditions haven’t changed completely. Some people still enjoy writing letters by hand.
They think that handwritten letters are special because they show the writer’s feelings, making the
communication more personal and sincere. The time and effort invested in writing each letter add to its
emotional value.
In summary, even though technology has revolutionised the way we communicate, the tradition of writing
letters holds a special place in Vietnamese culture. People still find something special in putting their
thoughts on paper and sending them to others and it creates a personal connection that we cannot do with
digital communication.
26. What was the traditional method of sending messages in the past, according to the text?
A. Emails B. Handwritten letters
C. Instant messages D. Phone calls
27. What is mentioned as a significant aspect of writing letters in the past?
A. Speed and convenience B. Real-time communication
C. Time and patience D. Geographical boundaries
28. What does the word integral probably mean?
A. necessary B. easy C. personal D. final
29. According to the text, why do some people still prefer writing letters by hand?
A. It is faster. B. It is more convenient.
C. It shows the writer’s feelings. D. It eliminates geographical boundaries.
30. What is emphasised as unchanged in Vietnamese culture despite technological advancements?
A. Postal service B. Personal connection
C. Digital communication D. Handwritten letters’ special value
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the
following questions.
31. This conical hat reminds me back my trip to Tay Ho village in Hue.
A B C D
32. I wish I can control how I feel, especially when my friends or family are in trouble.
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the original
sentence in each of the following questions.
33. It is three months since Duong started learning Korean.
A. Duong has started learning Korean since three months ago.
B. Duong has learnt Korean for three months.
C. Duong started learning Korean for three months.
D. The last time Duong learnt Korean was three months ago.
34. To achieve better health, it’s important to reduce screen time during work.
A. To achieve better health, it’s important to narrow down screen time during work.
B. To achieve better health, it’s important to waste screen time during work.
C. To achieve better health, it’s important to cut down on screen time during work.
D. To achieve better health, it’s important to permit screen time during work.
35. Mai is not sure which club she should join to pursue her own interests.
A. Mai is not sure which club to join to pursue her own interests.
B. Mai is not sure in which club she joins to pursue her own interests.
C. Mai is not sure which club her joining to pursue her own interests.
D. Mai is not sure which club she joined to pursue her own interests.
36. The last time our children visited Disneyland was in 2022.
A. Our children last visited Disneyland since 2022.
B. Our children’s first visit to Disneyland was in 2022.
C. Since 2022, our children have visited Disneyland.
D. Our children haven’t visited Disneyland since 2022.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is best written from the words/ phrases
given.
37. I / see / Tom / while / he / his family / ride / jeep / top / Langbiang Mountain.
A. I saw Tom while he and his family were riding a jeep to the top of Langbiang Mountain.
B. I was seeing Tom while he and his family were riding a jeep to the top of Langbiang Mountain.
C. I was seeing Tom while he and his family rode a jeep to the top of Langbiang Mountain.
D. I saw Tom while he and his family riding a jeep to the top of Langbiang Mountain.
38. An / suggest I take / bus / Aeon mall / instead / go / there / motorbike.
A. An suggested to take a bus to Aeon mall instead of going there by motorbike.
B. An suggested to take a bus to Aeon mall instead of to go there by motorbike.
C. An suggested taking a bus to Aeon mall instead of to go there by motorbike.
D. An suggested taking a bus to Aeon mall instead of going there by motorbike.
39. much / you / practise / few / mistakes I you I make.
A. The more you to practise, the fewer mistakes you to make.
B. The more you practice, the few mistakes you’ll make.
C. The more you practise, the fewer mistakes you’ll make.
D. Much as you practise, the few mistakes you will make.
40. first time / Alice / try / Com Lang Vong / Viet Nam
A. This is the first time Alice tried Com Lang Vong in Viet Nam.
B. The first time is Alice trying Com Lang Vong in Viet Nam.
C. This is the first time for Alice has tried Com Lang Vong in Viet Nam.
D. This is the first time Alice has tried Com Lang Vong in Viet Nam.
 END-OF-TERM TEST 2
(SEMESTER 1)
Time allotted: 60 min.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of
primary stress in each of the following questions.
1. A. ancient B. pursue C. nuclear D. promise
2. A. exhilarating B. popularity C. anniversary D. opportunity
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other
three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
3. A. celebrate B. religious C. salmon D. facilities
4. A. western B. wonder C. highway D. wreckage
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
5. Our school has ___________ tens of millions of VND to the natural preservation programme.
A. supplied B. paid C. contributed D. suggested
6. Do you mind me ___________ here while you are working?
A. staying B. stay C. to stay D. stayed
7. We should ___________ our own culture but we should not force it on others.
A. improve B. preserve C. observe D. recognise
8. I plan ___________ all the foreign restaurants in the town.
A. try B. to try C. trying D. to be trying
9. The region has a rich ___________ of historic and cultural relics and buildings.
A. resource B. tradition C. performance D. heritage
10. I wish I ___________ how to operate this machine!
A. know B. knew C. will know D. have known
11. During the Industrial Revolution machines began to be used for producing goods and many new
___________ developed.
A. works B. agricultures C. industries D. productions
12. I enjoy spending time in museums. Fancy ___________ to the Vietnamese Women’s Museum this
weekend?
A. go B. to go C. going D. gone
13. Our neighbours moved out in 2020. And we ___________ from them since then.
A. haven’t heard B. didn’t hear C. don’t hear D. aren’t hearing
14. He has a habit of ___________ notes of everything at a meeting.
A. explaining B. giving C. getting D. taking
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.
15. Most people commemorate this holiday by visiting natural parks and resorts.
A. celebrate B. pursue C. replace D. recognise
16. When you have dengue fever, visit the doctor without delay.
A. basically B. instantly C. dependently D. brilliantly
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.
17. Archaeologists are studying the remains of ancient civilizations in the valley.
A. mature B. complex C. appropriate D. modern
18. lt is said that the English explorer Howard Limbert publicly announced the existence of Son Doong
Cave in 2009.
A. narrowly B. generally C. privately D. widely
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the
following exchanges.
19. Nghia: Thank you very much for your healthy living tips.
Alex: ___________
A. No way. B. No problem. C. Thank you too. D. Oh, really?
20. David: Oh I’m sorry. I haven’t finished my report.
Van: ___________. You can do it now.
A. That’s correct B. Not my fault C. Your mistake D. That’s all right
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer that
best fits each of the numbered blanks from 21 to 25.
For almost two thousand years, the symbols and inscriptions carved onto the great monuments of ancient
Egypt were a complete mystery. They were obviously a kind of writing, (21) ___________ nobody knew
what they meant. Then, in 1799, a strange stone was discovered in the small Egyptian town of Rosetta. It
(22) ___________ three types of writing cut into its surface. One of the languages was Greek, but the
other two were unknown. A year (23) ___________ the stone was captured and moved to the British
Museum in London.
Then in 1822 a French scientist named Jean Francois Champollion was asked to (24) ___________ the
stone. He immediately recognized that some of the symbols matched those he saw on monuments in
Egypt. By (25) ___________ the Greek words with the Egyptian symbols he was able to work out their
meaning. Thus the mysteries of Egypt’s fabulous history and culture were finally unlocked.
21. A. therefore B. but C. nevertheless D. or
22. A. had B. made C. finished D. held
23. A. before B. ahead C. later D. after
24. A. pass down B. carry out C. get around D. look at
25. A. joining B. observing C. comparing D. replacing
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each
of the questions from 26 to 30.
My life in the past was not very exciting. It was just a cycle of going to school then coming back home.
The same cycle went on until the summer two years ago. That summer my dad took me to his village, and
I had the most thrilling but the most frightening experience in my life.
The village is a peaceful place by a river, with green fields around. We stayed for a week in my
grandparents’ house, with my aunt, uncle and my cousin Tam. I was eager to explore new things in the
countryside. Every day, Tam took me to ride a buffalo in the field. It was so pleasant and exhilarating to
sit on the buffalo, watching the scenery around, and listening to birds singing. Tam sat before me on the
buffalo, supervising it to wade through the river or the rice field. I experienced the happiest days in my
life until the fourth day when an accident happened. When Tam urged the animal to run faster, and faster,
we felt overjoyed. Then suddenly I loosed hold of Tam, and fell down. I felt hurt and terrified; but luckily
I wasn’t heavily injured. I still remember the terror until now. Anyway, it was indeed a “once in a
lifetime” kind of exciting experience for me.
26. What was the writer’s life in the past like?
A. Exciting B. Boring C. Frightening D. Peaceful
27. The writer was keen on ___________.
A. seeing a peaceful village B. staying in his grandparents’ house
C. exploring new things in the country D. watching the scenery around
28. The underlined word it in the passage refers to ___________.
A. scenery B. buffalo C. river D. rice field
29. The underlined word terror in the passage probably means ___________.
A. horror B. pleasure C. shyness D. boredom
30. Which of the following is NOT true, according to the passage?
A. The writer had the most frightening experience two years ago.
B. B There are green fields around the village.
C. Tam could supervise the buffalo very well.
D. The writer had heavy injury after the accident.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the
following questions.
31. After driving twenty miles, he suddenly realised that he is driving in a wrong direction.
A B C D
32. Jane had a great deal of trouble to concentrate on her study because of the noise in the next room.
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the original
sentence in each of the following questions.
33. When did they start selling takeaway food in this city?
A. Since when have they sold takeaway food in this city?
B. How long have they used takeaway food in this city?
C. How were they selling takeaway food in this city?
D When did they make and sell takeaway food in this city?
34. They were living peacefully in the country. The war broke out.
A. Because they were living peacefully in the country, the war broke out.
B. Although they were living peacefully in the country, the war broke out.
C. The war broke out just as they were living peacefully in the country.
D. They were living peacefully in the country when the war broke out.
35. I have never had such an embarrassing experience in my life.
A. I was so embarrassed in that life-long experience.
B. Such an embarrassing experience never happened to me in my life.
C. It is the most embarrassing experience I have ever had.
D. I will never experience such an embarrassing thing again.
36. My grandma doesn’t mind learning to use hi-tech facilities.
A. My grandma decided to learn to use hi-tech facilities.
B. My grandma is willing to learn to use hi-tech facilities.
C. My grandma often avoids learning to use hi-tech facilities.
D. Using hi-tech facilities is never difficult for my grandma.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is best written from the words/ phrases
given.
37. Chris / be / to / Ha Long Bay / several times /.
A. Chris was going to Ha Long Bay several times.
B. Chris has been to Ha Long Bay several times.
C. Chris wants to be to Ha Long Bay several times.
D. Chris is to go to Ha Long Bay several times.
38. You / go / school / late / when / you / be / small / ?
A. Did you often go to school late when you were small?
B. Why did you go to school late when you are small?
C. Did you like to go to school late when you were small?
D. When were you going to school late when you were small?
39. classmates / suggest / do / research / clothing / 19th century /.
A. My classmates suggested to do research about clothing in the 19th century.
B. My classmates suggest us to do research about clothing in the 19th century.
C. My classmates suggested doing to research for clothing in the 19th century.
D. My classmates suggest doing research about clothing in the 19th century.
40. If / be careful I get / better mark /.
A. If you were careful, you should get a better mark.
B. If you were more careful, you might get a better mark.
C. If you are more careful, you had to get a better mark.
D. If you will be careful, you can get a better mark.

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