PRACTICE 2

Question 1: (0.5 point)

Choose the word which has a different sound in the underlined part
1. A. diverse B. ethnic C. unique D. basic
2. A. school B. chemistry C. chaotic D. children
3. A. discovered B. destroyed C. developed D. opened
Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others
4. A. active B. color C. custom D. relate
5. A. general B. tradition C. property D. fabulous
Your answer:
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Question 2: Choose the correct answer A,B,C or D to complete each of the sentences. (1.0 point)
1. A_________is a violent storm with very strong winds that move in a circle.
A. tornado B. flood C. volcano D. landslide
2. Today we are learning__________ customs and traditions
A. for B. about C. with D. from
3. My mother turned on__________ radio to listen to _________ news.
A. the/a B. an/the C. the/the D. an/ a
4. _______ nothing unexpected happens, we will have our exams in late May.
A. Therefore B. Although C. Because D. If
5. Houses are often __________ decorated during Tet holidays.
A. color B. colorfully C. colorful D. coloring
6. Two tornadoes stuck Florida on Saturday morning and ________30 homes.
A. were destroying B. destroyed C. destroy D. destroying
7. ______ natural disasters can be predicted beforehand
A. Many B. Much C. A lot D. Any
8. A: They lost all of their property in the storm last month.
B:______________
A. Can you speak louder? B. No, I’m sorry.
C. What awful news! I’m sorry. D. I think they can.
9. They were searching for information for their project_________ their parents were gardening.
A. after B. before C. till D. while
10. Romantic films interest me___________ horror films.
A. much than B. as much than C. more than D. more
Your answer:

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Question 3: Put the verbs in brackets in the correct tense/form. (0.5 point)
1. Do you fancy (go) _________to the cinema this weekend?
2. She decided (take)__________ a course on English pronunciation
3. If the temperature (keep) _________ rising, the polar ice caps will melt.
4. When my mother (water) ___________ the flowers in the garden, she heard a warning about the
coming storm.
5. They (help) _________the flood victims last night?
Your answer:
1. ………………………. 4. …………………………
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2. ………………………. 5. ………………………..
3. ……………………….

Question 4: Find out one mistake (A, B, C or D) of each sentence. (0.5 point)

1. Most families in the Viet Nam prepare offerings for the Kitchen Gods.
A B C D
2. When I was going to school, I was seeing an old friend.
A B C D
3. Don’t forget to turn on the light before going out.
A B C D
4. I am never boring in the English lessons.
A B C D
5. Unless you study from home, you need to pay attention to your electrical equipment
A B C D
Your answer:
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C. READING
Question 1: Read the passage and choose the correct answer to each question. (1.0 point)
Like many countries, Britain has serious environmental problems. In 1952, more than 4,000 people
died in London because of the smog. The government introduced new laws to stop smog from coal fires
and factories and the situation improved a lot.
Today, London is much cleaner but there is a new problem: smog from cars. In December 1991,
there was very little wind in London and pollution increased. As a result, about 160 people died from
pollution in just four days.
Part of the problem is the new "out of town" shopping centres. In the past, people often walked to
shops near their homes or went by bus. Now, many people drive to the new shopping centres. The small
shops have disappeared and more people have to travel to do their shopping.
Many people are trying to reduce the use of cars in Britain. Some cities now have special bicycle
lanes, so people cycle to work. Some people also travel to work together in one car to reduce pollution and
costs.
1. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?
A. The government once introduced a law against smog from cars and factories.
B. London is much cleaner than before, so nobody dies from pollution any longer.
C. Now smog in London mainly comes from cars.
D. People in cities now go to work by bicycle only.
2. Why do people drive to go shopping?
A. They prefer shops in big shopping centres outside of town.
B. Small shops near their homes have disappeared.
C. Many new shopping centres have appeared outside of town.
D. It has become popular to do shopping in large shopping centres.
3. How many examples are there in the passage of people reducing car use?
A. Two B. Three C. Four D. Five
4. The word "improved" in the first paragraph probably means
A. got worse B. reduced C. became better D. maintained.
5. What is the best title for this passage?
A. Reducing the Use of Cars in Britain B. The Disadvantages of Cars
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C. How People are Reducing Smog in Britain D. Smog in Britain: Past and Present
Your answer:
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Question 2: Fill in each numbered blank with one of the given word. (1.5 point)
before of causes the difficult happen
When violent events happen outside the control of humans, they are called natural disasters. Natural
forces are the (1) ________ of these events. There are many kinds of natural disasters, and they can result
in loss of life, injury, and damage to property.
So, can we predict natural disasters? The answer is a definite 'yes' for some kinds of natural
disasters. Scientists understand (2)_________factors that lead to storms, tornadoes, and floods. However, it
is much more (3)__________ to predict earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. Some volcanoes may leak
gases or pour out lava (4) ____________ erupting, but others do not give any warnings at all. It is also
difficult to predict earthquakes although scientists are aware (5) ___________ the regions where
earthquakes are most likely to (6)___________.
Your answer:
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D. WRITING
Question 1: Rearrange the words to make correct sentences. (1.25 point)
1. at her shop / a lot of respect. / The shop assistant / always gives us
…………........……………………………………………………………………………………………
2. you will be / If you / tomorrow. / stay awake all night, / very tired
…………........……………………………………………………………………………………………
3. Ha Giang province / the rural area of / A terrible storm / yesterday. / struck …………........
……………………………………………………………………………………………
4. is of / to every country./ Saving / great importance / natural resources
…………........……………………………………………………………………………………………
5. when / were doing / The earthquake / they / happened / their homework.
…………........……………………………………………………………………………………………
Question 2:Rewrite the following sentences so that their meaning stays the same (1.25 point)
1. They will camp near the river. The rain stops.
If…………………………………………………………………..........…………………………………
2. No month in Vietnam is hotter than July.
July is……………………………………………………………………………………………………..
3. It is a good idea for you to stop eating too much junk food
You should………………………………………………………………………………………………..
4. They didn’t bring a map, so they got lost
Because……………………………………………………………………………………………...……
[Link] enjoy visiting museums when we have leisure time.
We feel...............………………………………………………………………………………….....……

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