VOCABULARY & TEST

I. Vocabulary List
Word Part of Pronunciation Vietnamese Example Sentence
Speech Meaning

creativity n /ˌkriːeɪ sự sáng tạo Then just use a bit of creativity.

ˈtɪvəti/

common adj /ˈkɒmən/ phổ biến, It is a common name in our country.

thịnh hành

learn how to do [Link] /lɜrn haʊ tu học cách làm I want to learn how to ride.
something du ˈsʌmθɪŋ/ việc gì

go jogging [Link] /goʊ chạy bộ He goes jogging with his girlfriend everyday.
ˈʤɑ:gɪŋ/

do yoga [Link] /duːˈjoʊgə/ tập yoga She likes doing yoga.

do judo [Link] /du ˈʤu tập võ judo My father loves doing judo to be healthier.
ˌdoʊ/

go camping [Link] /goʊ cắm trại My sister likes going camping at the weekend.
ˈkæmpɪŋ/

keep fit [Link] /kip fɪt/ giữ dáng My mom enjoys doing yoga to keep fit.

surf v /sɜːf/ lướt sóng His favorite hobby is surfing.

play the violin [Link] /pleɪ ðə vaɪə chơi đàn vĩ Nam enjoys playing the violin.
ˈlɪn/ cầm

rise v /raɪz/ mọc, nhô lên The sun rises every morning.
(mặt trời)

flow through phr.v /floʊ θru/ chảy qua The Red River flows through Ha Noi.

timetable n /ˈtaɪmteɪbl/ thời khóa We have a new timetable each term.

biểu

drawing class n /ˈdrɔɪŋ klæs/ lớp học vẽ I have a drawing class every Tuesday.

set v /set/ lặn (mặt trời) The sun sets in the west every evening.

arrive v /əˈraɪv/ đến The flight from Ho Chi Minh arrives at 10:30.
be interested in phr /bi ˈɪntrəstəd hứng thú về I am not interested in art.
something ɪn/ việc gì

exercise v /ˈeksəsaɪz/ tập thể dục I don’t like exercising, but Lan does.

II. Vocabulary Test

A. Matching – Match the words with their meanings (10 points)

1. creativity a. to run slowly for exercise
2. go jogging b. to have fun ideas and make new things
3. Timetable c. a list that shows what time you have classes or activities
4. be interested in d. to like something or want to know more about it
5. flow through e. to move like water from one place to another
6. go camping f. to sleep in a tent outdoors for fun
7. keep fit g. to stay healthy and strong by doing sports or exercise
8. Exercise h. to do activities that help your body stay healthy
9. play the violin i. to play a string instrument with a bow
10. do judo j. to practice a Japanese martial art for health and strength

B. Gap Fill – Fill in the blanks using the vocabulary above (5 points)
1. My sister likes __________ at the weekend because she enjoys sleeping in a tent and cooking
outdoors.
2. The Red River __________ Ha Noi, which makes it an important water source for the city.
3. I want to __________ how to cook Vietnamese food so I can prepare meals for my family.
4. He enjoys __________ the violin every day to improve his musical skills and prepare for his
school concert.
5. I have a __________ class every Tuesday where we learn to sketch and color different
objects.

C. Short Answer – Answer in full sentences (5 points)

1. What activity do you do to keep fit?
2. Why is it important to have a timetable?
3. What time does the sun usually set in your area?
4. What subject are you interested in at school?
5. Describe your favorite hobby using one of the vocabulary words.

D. Reading Comprehension – Vocabulary in Context (10 points)

Read the passage below and complete the tasks that follow.

Nam is a very active student. Every morning, he goes jogging with his father to keep fit.
After that, he does some yoga to relax his body and mind. On weekends, Nam enjoys going
camping with his friends in the forest. They usually build a tent, cook food, and tell stories
around the fire. Nam is also very creative. He likes drawing and attends a drawing class
every Tuesday. In the evening, he plays the violin for an hour. He is interested in music and
art. His timetable is full of exciting activities.

1. What does Nam do every morning to stay healthy?

2. What kind of class does Nam attend every Tuesday?

3. What does Nam do with his friends on the weekend?

4. Name two hobbies that show Nam is creative.

5. What does the word 'timetable' mean in the passage?

Decide if the statements below are True or False:

6. Nam plays the guitar in the evening. (T/F)

7. Nam goes camping on weekends. (T/F)

8. Nam likes music and art. (T/F)

9. Nam skips morning exercise. (T/F)

10. Nam's timetable is boring. (T/F)

E. Sentence Completion – Use the correct vocabulary (5 points)

Complete each sentence with one word or phrase from the vocabulary list:
1. The sun always ________ in the morning and sets in the evening.
2. When I ________, I move my body to stay strong and healthy.
3. He wants to ________ how to use a computer to send emails.
4. Her hobby is to ________ waves at the beach.
5. The flight will ________ at the airport at 9 PM.

F. Choose the Best Word:

1. Every Tuesday morning, Linh brings her pencils and sketchbook to school because
she has a __________ where she learns how to draw still-life objects.

2. It's very __________ for students to have breakfast at school in Vietnam.

3. After the flight delay, the plane didn’t __________ at the airport until 11 p.m.

4. I need to think of a new idea for my school project, so I must use a lot of __________.

5. My dad likes to __________ in the park before work to stay fit and clear his mind.
6. We have a new __________ this term, so my math class is now on Monday
instead of Wednesday.
7. Lan practices every night because she wants to __________ in the school
orchestra.
8. My younger brother goes to the dojo twice a week to __________. He even has a
yellow belt now!
9. I __________ learning new languages because I want to travel the world one day.
10. To __________, my uncle usually goes cycling or takes long walks in the
morning.

I. Error Correction – Find and Fix the Wrong Word (5 points)

1. The Red River surfs through many cities in northern Vietnam.

2. I set to school every morning at 6:30 to be on time.
3. After dinner, Nam often plays the yoga to relax his mind.
4. Hoa arrives judo on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
5. The sun rises in the west every evening.