END-OF-TERM TEST (SEMESTER 2)

Thời gian: 60 phút

ANSWER KEY
LISTENING
Listen to Yen and Cathay planning on practising English online and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the
correct answer to each of the following questions. You will listen TWICE.
1. A. Tuesdays. B. Thursdays. C. Mondays. D. Wednesdays.
2. A. An hour. B. Half an hour. C. Two hours. D. An hour and a
half.
3. A. Every time she makes a mistake or odd phrasing.
B. Never, especially when they talk about nature.
C. Only when her mistakes make the meaning unclear.
D. Every 5 minutes or when she finishes each idea.
4. A. She should stop the conversation at B. She needs to explain things thoroughly.
times.
C. She should look up words in the D. Yen does not need much explanation.
dictionary.
5. A. A detailed Vietnamese lesson plan. B. Possible questions and answers.
C. Topic and subtopics to discuss. D. Common mistakes and odd phrases.
Audio script
Yen: Hello! How are you? Would you like to have a video chat with me in English? I’m free on Tuesday or
Thursday evenings after 6.
Cathay: Sure. Tuesday is okay for me, but I’m afraid I can’t make it on Thursday evenings.
Yen: Alright. I’ll use a new app on my phone to learn on my own on Thursdays.
Cathay: How long should we practise? I think we could speak in English for half an hour, and then you could teach
me Vietnamese for half an hour. Sounds good?
Yen: Brilliant. Let’s discuss some rules before we start this plan.
Cathay: Good idea. How would you like me to correct you? Should I point out every mistake or odd phrasing, or
only when your meaning gets completely lost?
Yen: Oh, as long as the message is understood, fluency is the priority.
Cathay: Great. Do you want me to explain things thoroughly?
Yen: Please focus on keeping the conversation flowing smoothly.
Cathay: So, please prepare some questions you’d like to be asked, and think about your answers in advance.
Yen: Okay. See you online next Tuesday.
Cathay: See you.
(Adapted from [Link]

LANGUAGE - PRONUNCIATION
I. 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. performance B. strategy C. energy D. processor
2. A. electric B. talented C. practical D. generous
3. A. disappointedly B. opportunistic C. recommendation D. qualification
II. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence with appropriate sentence rhythm. The stressed words
are in bold.
1. A. 'Have you seen 'that new film 'with Tom B. 'Have you 'seen that 'new film 'with Tom
Cruise? 'Cruise?
C. Have 'you seen that new 'film with Tom D. Have you 'seen that 'new 'film with 'Tom
'Cruise? 'Cruise?
2. A. I’m 'going back 'to 'Viet Nam for 'good. B. I’m going 'back to 'Viet Nam for 'good.
C. I’m going 'back 'to 'Viet Nam 'for good. D. 'I’m going 'back to 'Viet Nam 'for good.

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3. A. 'Sell my 'house because I’ve 'gone to B. Sell 'my house be'cause I’ve 'gone to
'Vienna. Vienna.
C. 'Sell my house be'cause I’ve gone 'to D. Sell 'my house because I’ve gone 'to
Vienna. Vienna.
LANGUAGE - GRAMMAR
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
1. A. whom B. that C. whose D. who
2. A. shouldn’t allow B. shouldn’t be C. shouldn’t to allow D. shouldn’t be
allow allowed
3. A. whose B. that C. when D. where
4. A. The biggest B. Most serious C. More than serious D. More big
5. A. the most B. more confused C. the most confused D. more confusedly
confusedly
LANGUAGE - VOCABULARY
I. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
1. A. equality B. rights C. discrimination D. possibility
2. A. on the verge B. on the ground C. on the rocks D. on the wing
3. A. habitants B. habitation C. habitats D. inhabitants
II. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following
questions. Then correct it.
1. A. real-world B. network C. blending D. face-to-face
Correction: blended
2. A. single-use B. instead of C. on D. refill
Correction: reusable
3. A. foreign people B. has C. to reduce D. that
Correction: local people
FUNCTIONAL SPEAKING
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the option that best completes each of the following exchanges.
1. A. What about you? B. Glad to work C. That’s a good D. You are welcome.
with you. idea.
2. A. I hope not. B. That’s a good C. Never mind. D. What’s wrong?
idea.
3. A. I’m busy right now, you can ask Mum to guide you through the process
B. Go to “Settings”, and then you can adjust various options like Wi-Fi, sound, and more from there
C. You can customise your phone’s settings, such as Wi-Fi, display, and sound
D. If you want to change the settings of your smartphone, just let me know, and I’ll guide you
4. A. No, thanks B. That’s a good C. Let’s go D. Never mind
idea
5. A. What do you think I should do? B. Tell me how to do.
C. What kind of clothes should I wear? D. Do you think I can do it?
READING
I. Read the following passage and choose the correct word or phrase given in the box to fill in each of the
numbered blanks.
1. Learning how to study effectively is a necessary skill for all students.
Targets
Always set a reasonable (1) J. goal . Try not to take on too much. A specific, planned goal is more effective than
a general commitment.
Rewards
After an hour of studying, take a break for a cup of coffee or tea, or listen to some music. You will feel (2)
F. better about yourself if you reward yourself for sticking to your work schedule.
Timing
Choose an appropriate time to study and make it a regular part of your day. If you plan to begin work at a specific
time, say 7 p.m., don’t look for excuses to put it (3) C. off .

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 Quantity
Divide the larger task into several (4) I. smaller ones. Make a list of the questions you’ll have to answer in your
essay, and then approach each one separately.
Learning styles and notes
The books you are reading will not always present information in a way that is appropriate for your learning style.
It is a good idea to keep your notebooks organised so that you can easily (5) B. retrieve information later."

II. Read the following passage and decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).
ASEAN keeps regional peace, lasting strength, and team effort
On July 12, ASEAN foreign ministers met in Jakarta for a retreat to review the world and regional
conditions, as well as the direction of the bloc’s institutions.
During the retreat, ministers discussed the current unclear and challenging environment, which is full of
hidden dangers.
They wanted everyone to understand that the most important thing for ASEAN in this situation is to
preserve close friendship because of shared interests and common goals, actively talk to identify good
reaction ways, and maintain a balanced and pleasing approach in foreign relations.
In his statements, Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son drew attention to the need to
increase the role of ASEAN-led structures. He requested that as this group of countries is united to a
common goal, it needs to make sure of the common aims, values, open honesty, and membership.
He expressed support for ASEAN’s efforts to improve ties with partners, as well as to help increase
involvement and contributions from regional partners in order to help build the Community and react to
common concerns.
About the East Sea, the Vietnamese official stressed the need to create a helpful climate for discussions
on behaviour rules in the seas.
(Adapted from [Link]

1. A. True B. False
2. A. True B. False
3. A. True B. False
4. A. True B. False
5. A. True B. False
WRITING
I. Write sentences, using the words and phrases given. Change the word forms or add NO MORE THAN FIVE
WORDS, if necessary.
1. → Education is the strongest and most important tool which you can use to change the world.
2. → References must not be used in examination rooms.
3. → The teacher who had been working at the school for 20 years was very respected by her colleagues.
II. Write a website advertisement (100 - 120 words) for an ecotour in Viet Nam. You can use the following
questions and ideas as cues for your writing.

1.

Gợi ý
Let’s take a Trang An tour to watch the spectacular landscape and to be proud of the human beings’ history!
Trang An, the first place in Viet Nam to be labelled by UNESCO as a site of mixed natural and cultural heritage, is
home to many lovely landscapes and historical artifacts. You can take a boat tour to discover the magnificent caves
and mountains of Ninh Binh, to enjoy Bai Dinh Pagoda - a sacred place for Buddhists or simply to watch birds flying
and singing.
Tourists are recommended to use reusable items or compostable plastic bags to “green” the trip. Also, buy locally
made goods to support local businesses!
Call us at 0990.0912.99 and book your tour today!