Choose the word has a different stress pattern from that of the other words.

1. A. fascinating B. ancient C. destination D. culture

2. A. advice B. famous C. amazed D. especially
Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
3. A. stopped B. called C. laughed D. cooked
4. A. assistant B. trash C. relax D. impact
Choose the word / phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space in each sentence.
5. She will ____________________ the temperature to make sure it doesn't get too high.
A. monitor B. entertain C. equip D. exercise
6. Please ____________________ me to take my umbrella before I leave.
A. generate B. remind C. happen D. impact
7. I can work ____________________ from home today.
A. noisily B. mainly C. remotely D. locally
8. The light turns on automatically when the ____________________ detects movement.
A. location B. object C. nature D. sensor
9. The house has a ____________________ on the roof to save energy.
A. solar panel B. neigbiorhood C. location D. instruction
10. The book ____________________ you lent me was fascinating.
A. whose B. whom C. who D. which
11. She wishes she ____________________ Spanish fluently.
A. can speak B. could speak C. speaks D. has spoken
12. He asked ____________________ playing soccer.
A. if I like B. whether liked I C. if I liked D. whether like I
13. Nam: "How important is tourism to our country?" Lan: “________________”
A. More and more companies are advertising about ecotourism.
B. It really helps to create more jobs for a lot of people.
C. Tourism is also an industry.
D. It is hard to develop without learning about tourism.
14. Lan: "Would you like to work in tourism?" Nam: “_________________”
 A. The number of tourists to our country is increasing.
B. Everyone wants to be employed.
C. It's always been my dream to work as a tour guide.
D. Being a tour guide, you can lead an interesting life.
Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence.
15. She received ____________________ for her hard work and dedication. [recognize]
16. The view from the top of the mountain was ____________________ beautiful. [incredible]
17. The museum offers a ____________________ experience that teaches visitors about ancient history. [culture]
18. We visited several ____________________ sites during our trip to the city. [history]
19. She was ____________________ the beautiful sunset from the balcony. [admire]
20. The city is known for its stunning ____________________ buildings. [architecture]
Read the passage and decide if the statements are True or false. Choose the correct answers for the
last 2 questions.
Living in the city has both advantages and challenges. One of the biggest benefits is the convenience.
Everything you need, from supermarkets and schools to hospitals and entertainment, is just a short distance
away. Public transportation is also easily accessible, making it simple to get around without a car. The city is
full of job opportunities, which can attract many people looking for work. However, city life can also be
noisy and crowded, which may make it difficult to find quiet spaces. The air quality may not always be as
good as in the countryside, and traffic can sometimes cause long delays. Despite these challenges, the city's
fast pace and exciting atmosphere make it an attractive place to live for many people. Overall, living in the
city offers a mix of convenience and energy, but also requires getting used to the noise and busy lifestyle.
21. Living in the city is very peaceful and quiet. ____________________
22. The city offers many job opportunities for its residents. ____________________
23. Public transportation in the city is difficult to access. ____________________
24. The air quality in the city is often better than in the countryside. ____________________
25. What is one of the main advantages of living in the city?
A. Quiet surroundings B. Easy access to services and work opportunities
C. Less traffic D. More outdoor space
26. What is one challenge of city life mentioned in the text?
A. Limited job options B. Noise and traffic congestion
C. Poor public transportation D. Lack of entertainment
Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage.
The Hue Citadel is a (27)__________site located in central Vietnam. It was built (28) _________ the early 19th
century as the imperial palace for the Nguyen Dynasty. The citadel is a massive complex, surrounded by a
large moat and walls, and it includes many important buildings, such as the Forbidden Purple City,
(29)__________was reserved for the emperor and his family. Visitors can (30)__________the citadel's beautiful
gates, temples, and halls, which are decorated with intricate carvings and bright colors. Inside, there are also
royal palaces and gardens where the emperor would relax. The Hue Citadel is an excellent example of
Vietnamese (31)__________and history, and it gives visitors a glimpse into the past. Despite some damage
during the Vietnam War, the citadel remains an important cultural landmark and was (32) __________as a
UNESCO World Heritage site. Visiting the Hue Citadel is like stepping back in time and experiencing the
grandeur of Vietnam's imperial history.
27. A. various B. historic C. useful D. thrilling
28. A. in B. on C. at D. for
29. A. that B. where C. which D. whose
30. A. swap B. represent C. explore D. increase
31. A. calendar B. capital C. convenience D. architecture
32. A. recognized B. described C. guided D. allowed
Rewrite each of the following sentences in another way so that it means almost the same as the
sentence printed before it.
33. She isn't going to the party.
=> I wish _______________________________________________________________________________________________________
34. She enjoys reading books as well as watching movies in her free time.
=> She enjoys _________________________________________________________________________________________________
35. Kate told me: “Why don’t we go to a local restaurant tomorrow.”
=> Kate suggested ____________________________________________________________________________________________
36. No mountain in the world is as high as Mount Everest.
=> Mount Everest ____________________________________________________________________________________________
Look at the entry of word ‘various’ in a dictionary, Use what you can get from the entry to complete
the sentences with two, three or four words.

37. There are ____________________ to solve this problem, depending on the resources available.
38. She decided to move to a new city____________________, including career opportunities and a change of
scenery.
Look at the sign/picture. Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) for each sign.
39. What should club members do?
A. come to the picnic with food to cook
B. take lots of photos at the picnic
C. tell Tom if they want to go to the picnic
D. to bring some drinks to the picnic.
40. A. There will be five workshops each week.
B. You don’t have to be talented to go to the workshops.
C. The final workshop is on Saturday 15 September.
D. Art workshop will end on 15 September.