SEMESTER 1 – FINAL TEST 1

Mark the word whose underlined part differs from the others
Question 1: A. occasion B. measure C. skyscraper D. decision
Question 2: A. addiction B. fabulous C. available D. advice
Mark the word which has a different stress pattern from the others.
Question 3: A. provide B. workshop C. cheerful D. mental
Question 4: A dependent B. communicate C. technology D. organize
Mark the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 5. Fish were among the earliest forms of life. Fish ___ on earth for ages.
A. existed B. have existed C. exist D. are existing
Question 6. “Could you talk ______? I'm learning my lessons.”
A. so quietly B. as quietly C. most quietly D. more quietly
Question 7. It took me a very long time to ______ the shock of her death.
A. turn off B. take on C. get over D. keep up with
Question 8. This is a difficult problem. I wish I _________ the answer.
A. known B. know C. knew D. will know
Question 9. I read the notes carefully to __ important information before the exam.
A. memorize B. pursue C. observe D. preserve
Question 10. Huy gets a bad mark for his English test. He must be really _______.
A. relaxing B. disappointed C. interested D. optimistic
Question 11. The less noisy it is, __________ .
A. I can work more effective B. the more effective I can work
C. the more effectively I can work D. the more I can work effectively
Question 12: “___________.” - “Don’t mention it. It was the least I could do.”
A. Thank you so much for your help. B. I’m terribly for being late.
C. It’s a pleasure to meet you. D. Well, I’ll see you later then.
Read the following announcement and mark the correct option that best fits each
of the numbered blanks
Dear students,
We are excited to announce that our annual school fair will be celebrated (13) ____ Friday, February 2nd,
2024. The fair will start at 9:00 AM and end at 4:00 PM.
There will be a variety of games, food stalls, and performances for everyone to enjoy. We encourage all
students (14) _____ and make this event a success.
Please note, if it (15) _____ on that day, we will (16)____ the celebration to the following Friday, February
9th, 2024.
13: A. In B. on C. at D. by
14: A. participate B. to participate C. participating D. to participating
15: A. rain B. will rain C. rained D. rains
16: A. turn down B. put off C. take off D. turn up
Question 17: Put the sentences (a-d) in the correct order, then fill in the blank to make a logical text.
Last Sunday, I went to the park with my friends.
a. We sat down under a tree and prepared our picnic lunch when their children were playing football.
b. When we arrived at the park, there were many people enjoying the sunny weather. c. We also fed the ducks
in the small pond and watched the sunset.
d. We remembered to clean up everything before we left.
A. a-b-c-d B. a-c-b-d C. b-a-c-d D. b-c-a-d
Question 18. Choose the sentence that can end the text (in Question 17) most appropriately.
A. It was a fun and relaxing day outdoors.
B. We talked to people at the park and it was fun.
C. Our children were all tired after the football game.
D. Our family often have a picnic at the park on Sunday.
Read and circle the correct word or phrase
Last year I visited the Somerset Levels, a coastal plain and wetland area in Somerset, South West England.
This area is home to one of Somerset’s oldest traditional (19) _________ - willow basket making. Basket
making (20) __________ in the area a long time ago.
I was still amazed at the numerous (21) __ created by the basket makers there. They make lobster pots, bread
trays, and even passenger baskets for hot air balloons. Although the arrival of plastics in the 1950s caused the
basket making industry to decline, willow growing and basket making have continued to (22) _____ a
significant role in Somerset’s rural economy. Willow growers and basket makers still earn good money by
(23) ____ new ways of using willow. They make willow charcoal for artists and bower seats for gardens. Some
even weave willow coffins. (24)____, people here can still live on the craft that their ancestors passed down
to them.
Question 19: A. crafts B. craftmen C. craft D. artisans
Question 20: A. had begun B. began C. begins D. has begun
Question 21: A. Produce B. production C. productive D. products
Question 22: A. play B. do C. make D. create
Question 23: A. find B. finding C. to find D. finds
Question 24: A. However B. Therefore C. Although D. If
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair
of sentences in the following questions.
Question 25. This/ most/ interesting/ film/ I/ ever/ watch.
A. This is most interesting film that I have ever watched.
B. This is the most interesting film that I ever watched.
C. This is the most interesting film that I have ever watch.
D. This is the most interesting film that I have ever watched.
Question 26. She can’t decide she should tell him or not.
A. She can’t decide whether tell him or not. C. She can't decide when to tell him or not.
B. She can’t decide how to tell him or not. D. She can’t decide whether to tell him or not.
Question 27. They/ agree/ collect/ used clothes/ poor children/.
A. They agreed to collect used clothes for the poor children.
B. They agreed collecting used clothes for the poor children.
C. They agreed for collecting used clothes for the poor children.
D. They agreed that to collect used clothes for the poor children.
Question 28. If/ I/ you, / I/ help/ parents/ housework.
A. If I were you, I will help my parents with the housework.
B. If I were you, I would helped my parents with the housework.
C. If I were you, I would help my parents with the housework.
D. If I were you, I will help my parents do housework.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions
Question 29:
A. You mustn’t take your dog into this place.
B. Dogs are not safe for children in this play area.
C. Dogs are not allowed to play with children in this area.
D. Children shouldn’t play here because of the dogs.
Question 30:
A. Go to their teacher first to collect book
B. Collect their course books from their teacher
C. The books are at the reception in front of the teacher.
D. Go to Reception to collect their course books.

Read the passage then choose the best answer A, B, C or D for each question.
What is it like being a teenager in Britain?
School
British teenagers spend most of their time at school. Students in Britain can leave school at sixteen (grade 11).
This is also the age when most students take their first important exams, the GCSE (General Certificate of
Secondary Education). Most teens take between 5-10 subjects, which means a lot of studying. They are
spending more time on homework than teenagers ever before. Forget watching TV, teenagers in Britain now
spend 2-3 hours on homework after school.
School uniform
Visit almost any school in Britain and the first thing you’ll notice is the school uniform. Although school
uniform has its advantages, when they are 15 or 16 most teenagers are tired of wearing it. When there is more
than one school in a town, school uniforms can highlight differences between schools. In London there are
many cases of bullying and fighting between pupils from different schools.
Clothes and looks
In Britain, some teens judge you by the shirt or trainers you are wearing. 40% of British teenagers believe it’s
important to wear designer brands. If you want to follow the crowd, you need to wear trendy labels. Teenage
feet in Britain wear fashionable trainers and the more expensive, the better.
Question 31. Most students in Britain take the GCSE when __________.
A. they are 11 years old B. they are 16 years old
C. they finish grade 10 D. they begin grade 11
Question 32. What is the first thing you’ll notice when you visit almost any school in Britain?
A. the school logo B. the school gate C. the school playground D. the school uniform
Question 33. What do most teenagers in Britain prefer to wear?
A. trendy labels B. expensive uniforms
C. fashionable hats D. economical trainers
Question 34. The word “highlight” in paragraph 2 is OPPOSITE in meaning to ___.
A. minimize B. appropriate C. emphasize D. increase
Question 35. According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT true?
A. Students in Britain can take 8 subjects at the GCSE.
B. Most British teenagers spend 2-3 hours watching TV after school.
C. Most 16-year-old students in Britain don’t like school uniforms.
D. Many British teenagers judge their friends by their shirts or trainers.
Question 36: The word “expensive” in the text is CLOSEST meaning to __________
A. liveable B. unaffordable C. reasonable price D. exhilarating
Four phrases/ sentences have been removed from the text below. For each question, mark the letter A,
B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
A. These day, more people are employed in manufacturing and tourism
B. People in the past mainly worked in agriculture
C. The people of Vietnam have retained many of the characteristics of their ancestors
D. Moreover, Vietnamese people also preserve many traditions and customs for generations
Living in Vietnam today differs greatly from the lifestyle of 100 years ago. (37) ______, but today there are
significantly less people working in this sector of the economy. (38) _______than in the rice fields. While
agriculture is still an important part of the Vietnamese economy, other enterprises are accounting for an
increasing amount of economic activity.
However, along with the differences, similarities also exist. (39) _________. The Vietnamese people are as
friendly today as they were in the past. For example, they often welcome foreigners to their unique country in
a very friendly way. (40) _______. The Vietnamese work collectively and happily towards the development
of their country.
Question 37_______ Question 38_______ Question 39_______ Question 40_______

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