Name: …………………………………………

FINAL TEST FOR THE 2ND TERM (1)

Time allowed: 60 min

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in
pronunciation in each of the following questions.
1. A. pesticide B. emit C. environment D. financial
2. A. benefit B. economic C. destination D. desperate
3. A. conservation B. preserve C. comparison D. festival

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary
stress in each of the following questions.
4. A. government B. depletion C. deforest D. pollution
5. A. sustainable B. ecosystem C. temperature D. customary

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
6. The government should invest in developing ____ tourism.
A. sustainable B. steady C. long-lasting D. constant
7. Watch leaky faucets, which can cause a ____ increase in the water bill.
A. significantly B. signified C. significant D. significance
8. Humans have destroyed numerous animal and plant ____ due to resource consumption.
A. environments B. resources C. ecosystems D. habitats
9. Even unused electronics can suck up energy so if you ____ rarely-used items, you can reduce energy consumption
and your electric bill.
A. will unplug B. unplug C. can unplug D. unplugged
10. My teacher said that recycling was a classic way to help the environment, but not many people ____ exactly which
items should be recycled.
A. had known B. know C. knew D. knowing
11. Glass containers can be used ____ storing food or other items.
A. for B. to C. of D. into
12. ____ can not only educate the public on conservation but also bring economic benefits to the locals.
A. Ecology B. Ecotourism C. Preservation D. Relaxation
13. If I were you, I ____ products made from recycled materials.
A. could select B. will select C. would select D. might select
14. Buying food that is sourced locally will help eliminate or reduce transportation ____.
A. degradations B. impacts C. powers D. chemicals
15. - “I do believe ecotourism will grow strongly in Vietnam through support from government and
international organizations.” - “____”
A. There is no doubt of it. B. Yes, it is important.
C. I can't say no. D. I couldn't agree more.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following
questions.
16. It considers rude to ask a Western personal questions such as age, marriage and income.
A B C D
17. The lecturer said that he would attend a conference on how to develop renewable energy technology
A B C
next day.
D
18. One of the principle of ecotourism is to preserve cultural integrity because human value cannot be
A B C
separated from natural value.
D
19. If you live with a local family, you would experience local lifestyles and customs first-hand.
A B C D
20. If I have much money, I would set up a travel agent organizing eco tours to ecological interests.
A B C D
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
questions.
Ecotourism is a combination of ecology (the study of systems of living things) and tourism. The international
Ecotourism Society defines ecotourism as "responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the cnvironment and
improves the well-being of the local people." Actually, ecotourism can mean travel to far-off places of great natural
beauty, but not always in a responsible way. It's a big business, and the allure of money can cause people to think
about profits first. While ecotourism offers benefits for people and ecosystems, it leaves ecosystems open to negative
effects, too.
Costa Rica, once a Spanish colony, and independent since 1821, has an ecotourism industry worth over one
billion dollars yearly, and thousands of jobs have been created. Nearly 21 percent of the land is now protected national
parks, largely thanks to ecotourism. Nonetheless, due to the number of people visiting the country's natural places,
some damage to the ecosystem has occurred.

21. Which statement best summarizes the author's point of view?

A. Ecotourism is a damaging trend that must be stopped.
B. Ecotourism is a way of protecting natural places.
C. Ecotourism causes some damage, but on the whole it benefits ecosystems.
D. Ecotourism will most likely become less popular in the future.
22. Which change has NOT occurred in Costa Rica since the introduction of ecotourism?
A. Thousands of ecotourism-related jobs have been created.
B. National parks have been created.
C. Animals may have started feeding on garbage.
D. Costa Rica became independent from Spain.
23. According to the passage which statement is NOT true?
A. Ecotourism is a combination of tourism and environment protection.
B. Ecotourism is a business.
C. Profit is the first and the only reason for ecotourism.
D. There are a lot of protected natural parks in Costa Rica.
24. In the first paragraph 'allure' is closest in meaning to ____.
A. damage B. desire C. attraction D. contact
25. Creating thousands of jobs in Costa Rica is mainly related to ____.
A. ecotourism industry B. agriculture C. new factories D. Spain colony

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best
fits each of the numbered blanks.
The rainforest is home (26) ____ more than half of the world's animals. Colourful and unusual animals dwell in
all four layers of the forest. All types of creatures are represented, from tiny insects to large mammals. Millions of
insects, reptiles, amphibians, birds, and mammals live here. Insects are the most (27) ____ animals in rainforests.
In temperate rainforests, most of animals are ground (28) ____. Different animals live in different strata
(layers) of the rainforest. Birds live in the canopy (upper leaves of the trees) and in the emergents (the tops of the
tallest trees). Large animals like jaguars (29) ____ live on the forest floor, but others like howler monkeys and sloths
live in the understory layer. Insects are found everywhere.
Many species of rainforest animals are endangered. Many others have become extinct as the number of
rainforests on Earth decreases. The main (30) ____ of animal extinction in recent times has been human demand,
either for animal resources directly, or for the natural resources constituting the animals' habitats.

26. A. of B. to C. on D. at
27. A. numerable B. numerous C. numerical D. numeracy
28. A. dwellers B. natives C. residents D. citizens
29. A. widely B. generally C. popularly D. fully
30. A. reason B. motive C. cause D. base

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of
the following questions.
31. Limestone mountains are distributed mostly from the north to Quang Binh, with evergreen forests having many
species of fauna and flora.
A. vegetation and creature B. animals and plants
C. insects and flowers D. forests and seeds
32. I highly appreciate Mr. Harrison's practical advice on minimizing deforestation.
A. supportive B. realistic C. constructive D. decent

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of
the following questions.
33. Fruit and vegetables grew in abundance on the island. The islanders even exported the surplus.
A. large quantity B. excess C. small quantity D. sufficiency
34. Although it’s a long day for us, we feel we are contented with what we do.
A. interested B. dissatisfied C. excited D. shocked
 35. I can’t stand people who treat animals cruelly.
A. gently B. cleverly C. reasonably D. brutally

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following
questions.
36. "Do homework now or I'll cut your pocket money!" shouted the mum to her son.
A. The mum threatened to cut his pocket money if her son didn't do homework.
B. The mum said that she would cut his pocket money if her son didn't do homework.
C. The mum told her son that she would cut his pocket money if he didn't do homework.
D. The mum informed her son that she would cut his pocket money if he didn't do homework.
37. Our products won't be able to penetrate foreign markets ____.
A. if we didn't manufacture high-quality goods
B. if we hadn't manufactured high-quality goods
C. unless we don't manufacture high-quality goods
D. unless we manufacture high-quality goods
38. That makes him think of something that happened to him when he was a little boy.
A. That reminds him to tell us about something happening to him when he was a little boy.
B. That brings back some memories of his boyhood.
C. His mind was full of memories of his boyhood.
D. He was a thoughtful boy who always thinks of the things that happened to him when he was a little boy.
39. Most of the suggestions which they proposed at the meeting were not practical.
A. Most of the people attending the meeting proposed no practical suggestions.
B. Very few suggestions that were proposed at meetings were practical.
C. No practical suggestions were proposed at the meeting.
D. Most of the suggestions proposed at the meeting were not practical.
40. I am not sure which point of view you are taking on this problem.
A. I am not sure what your viewpoint on this problem is.
B. I am sure you have no point of view on this problem.
C. I am not sure whether you have any point of view on this problem.
D. If you have any point of view on this problem, please make me be sure.

Rewrite the sentences as required or using the word given, so that is has a similar meaning to the first
sentence.
41. I couldn’t answer the phone because I was having a bath. (if)
 ___________________________________________________________________
42. They think that he was working in the office at the moment of the theft. (to)
 ________________________________________________________________
43. I couldn't remember the number of my own car. This made the police suspicious. (use a relative pronoun)
 ________________________________________________________________
44. Nobody has ever been this far into the jungle. (the)
 ________________________________________________________________
45. “I saw him when he was going to the cinema” the boy said to me. (use reported speech)
 ________________________________________________________________

Fill each gap with a correct form of the word in brackets to complete the following sentences
46. As a country situated in Asia, in which many mysteries and legends originate, Vietnam has kept various
__________________ beliefs about daily activities. (SUPERSTITION)
47. Accessing to __________________ information harms your mental health (APPROPRIATE)
48. A large international meeting was held with the aim of promoting __________________ development in all
countries. (SUSTAIN)
49. All fossil fuels are __________________ resources that cannot be replaced after use. (RENEW)
50. Increased consumption will lead to faster ___________________ of our natural resources. (EXHAUST)
Name: …………………………………………

KEY - FINAL TEST FOR THE 2ND TERM (1)

Time allowed: 60 min

I. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in
pronunciation in each of the following questions.
1. A. pesticide B. emit C. environment D. financial
Phát âm là /ɪ/, những từ còn lại là /ai/
2. A. benefit B. economic C. destination D. desperate
Phát âm là /i:/, những từ còn lại là /e/
3. A. conservation B. preserve C. comparison D. festival
Phát âm là /z/, những từ còn lại là /s/

II. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the
primary stress in each of the following questions.
4. A. government B. depletion C. deforest D. pollution
Trọng âm rơi vào âm tiết thứ 1, những từ còn lại rơi vào thứ 2
5. A. sustainable B. ecosystem C. temperature D. customary
Trọng âm rơi vào âm tiết thứ 2, những từ còn lại rơi vào thứ 1

III. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
6. The government should invest in developing ____ tourism.
A. sustainable B. steady C. long-lasting D. constant
Sustainable tourism: Du lịch bền vững
7. Watch leaky faucets, which can cause a ____ increase in the water bill.
A. significantly B. signified C. significant D. significance
Significant increase: Tăng đáng kể
8. Humans have destroyed numerous animal and plant ____ due to resource consumption.
A. environments B. resources C. ecosystems D. habitats
Habitat: Môi trường sống
9. Even unused electronics can suck up energy so if you ____ rarely-used items, you can reduce energy consumption
and your electric bill.
A. will unplug B. unplug C. can unplug D. unplugged
Câu điều kiện loại 1; Unplug: Rút phích cắm
10. My teacher said that recycling was a classic way to help the environment, but not many people ____ exactly which
items should be recycled.
A. had known B. know C. knew D. knowing
Câu gián tiếp, tường thuật lời nói của giáo viên
11. Glass containers can be used ____ storing food or other items.
A. for B. to C. of D. into
Be used for V-ing chỉ mục đích sử dụng
12. ____ can not only educate the public on conservation but also bring economic benefits to the locals.
A. Ecology B. Ecotourism C. Preservation D. Relaxation
Ecotourism: Du lịch sinh thái
13. If I were you, I ____ products made from recycled materials.
A. could select B. will select C. would select D. might select
Câu điều kiện loại 2 dùng để khuyên
14. Buying food that is sourced locally will help eliminate or reduce transportation ____.
A. degradations B. impacts C. powers D. chemicals
Transportation impacts: Tác động của việc vận chuyển
15. - “I do believe ecotourism will grow strongly in Vietnam through support from government and
international organizations.” - “____”
A. There is no doubt of it. B. Yes, it is important.
C. I can't say no. D. I couldn't agree more.
Câu hoàn toàn đồng ý
IV. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following
questions.
16. It considers rude to ask a Western personal questions such as age, marriage and income.
A B C D
→ is considered
17. The lecturer said that he would attend a conference on how to develop renewable energy technology
A B C D
next day.
→ the next/ following day
18. One of the principle of ecotourism is to preserve cultural integrity because human value cannot be
A B C
separated from natural value.
D
→ the principles
19. If you live with a local family, you would experience local lifestyles and customs first-hand.
A B C D
→ will experience
20. If I have much money, I would set up a travel agent organizing eco tours to ecological interests.
A B C D
→ had much

V. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
questions.
Ecotourism is a combination of ecology (the study of systems of living things) and tourism. The international
Ecotourism Society defines ecotourism as "responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the cnvironment and
improves the well-being of the local people." Actually, ecotourism can mean travel to far-off places of great natural
beauty, but not always in a responsible way. It's a big business, and the allure of money can cause people to think
about profits first. While ecotourism offers benefits for people and ecosystems, it leaves ecosystems open to negative
effects, too.
Costa Rica, once a Spanish colony, and independent since 1821, has an ecotourism industry worth over one
billion dollars yearly, and thousands of jobs have been created. Nearly 21 percent of the land is now protected national
parks, largely thanks to ecotourism. Nonetheless, due to the number of people visiting the country's natural places,
some damage to the ecosystem has occurred.
21. Which statement best summarizes the author's point of view?
A. Ecotourism is a damaging trend that must be stopped.
B. Ecotourism is a way of protecting natural places.
C. Ecotourism causes some damage, but on the whole it benefits ecosystems.
D. Ecotourism will most likely become less popular in the future.
Dựa vào nội dung toàn bài và câu While ecotourism offers benefits for people and ecosystems, it
leaves ecosystems open to negative effects, too.
22. Which change has NOT occurred in Costa Rica since the introduction of ecotourism?
A. Thousands of ecotourism-related jobs have been created.
B. National parks have been created.
C. Animals may have started feeding on garbage.
D. Costa Rica became independent from Spain.
Cả A, B và D đều được nhắc đến. A: thousands of jobs have been created; B: Nearly 21 percent of the
land is now protected national parks; D: Costa Rica, once a Spanish colony, and independent since
1821.
23. According to the passage which statement is NOT true?
A. Ecotourism is a combination of tourism and environment protection.
B. Ecotourism is a business.
C. Profit is the first and the only reason for ecotourism.
D. There are a lot of protected natural parks in Costa Rica.
Cả A, B và D đều được nhắc đến. A: Ecotourism is a combination of ecology (the study of systems of
living things) and tourism; B: It's a big business. D: Nearly 21 percent of the land is now protected
national parks.
24. In the first paragraph 'allure' is closest in meaning to ____.
A. damage B. desire C. attraction D. contact
Allure: Sự quyến rũ, cuốn hút.
25. Creating thousands of jobs in Costa Rica is mainly related to ____.
A. ecotourism industry B. agriculture C. new factories D. Spain colony
Costa Rica, once a Spanish colony, and independent since 1821, has an ecotourism industry worth
over one billion dollars yearly, and thousands of jobs have been created.

VI. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that
best fits each of the numbered blanks.
The rainforest is home (26) ____ more than half of the world's animals. Colourful and unusual animals dwell in
all four layers of the forest. All types of creatures are represented, from tiny insects to large mammals. Millions of
insects, reptiles, amphibians, birds, and mammals live here. Insects are the most (27) ____ animals in rainforests.
In temperate rainforests, most of animals are ground (28) ____. Different animals live in different strata
(layers) of the rainforest. Birds live in the canopy (upper leaves of the trees) and in the emergents (the tops of the
tallest trees). Large animals like jaguars (29) ____ live on the forest floor, but others like howler monkeys and sloths
live in the understory layer. Insects are found everywhere.
Many species of rainforest animals are endangered. Many others have become extinct as the number of
rainforests on Earth decreases. The main (30) ____ of animal extinction in recent times has been human demand,
either for animal resources directly, or for the natural resources constituting the animals' habitats.
26. A. of B. to C. on D. at
Be home to Sth/Sb: Là nơi trú ngụ của...
27. A. numerable B. numerous C. numerical D. numeracy
 Numerous: nhiều
28. A. dwellers B. natives C. residents D. citizens
Ground dwellers: Những động vật cư trú ở trên mặt đất
29. A. widely B. generally C. popularly D. fully
Generally: Nhìn chung là, hầu hết
30. A. reason B. motive C. cause D. base
Cause of animal extinction: Nguyên nhân động vật tuyệt chủng

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of
the following questions.
31. Limestone mountains are distributed mostly from the north to Quang Binh, with evergreen forests having many
species of fauna and flora.
A. vegetation and creature B. animals and plants
C. insects and flowers D. forests and seeds
Fauna and flora: Những loài động thực vật
32. I highly appreciate Mr. Harrison's practical advice on minimizing deforestation.
A. supportive B. realistic C. constructive D. decent
Practical advice: Lời khuyên thực tế

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of
the following questions.
Question 33: Fruit and vegetables grew in abundance on the island. The islanders even exported the surplus.
A. large quantity B. excess C. small quantity D. sufficiency
Question 34: Although it’s a long day for us, we feel we are contented with what we do.
A. interested B. dissatisfied C. excited D. shocked
Question 35: I can’t stand people who treat animals cruelly.
A. gently B. cleverly C. reasonably D. brutally

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following
questions.
36. "Do homework now or I'll cut your pocket money!" shouted the mum to her son.
A. The mum threatened to cut his pocket money if her son didn't do homework.
B. The mum said that she would cut his pocket money if her son didn't do homework.
C. The mum told her son that she would cut his pocket money if he didn't do homework.
D. The mum informed her son that she would cut his pocket money if he didn't do homework.
Câu gián tiếp với giọng điệu dọa dẫm
37. Our products won't be able to penetrate foreign markets ____.
A. if we didn't manufacture high-quality goods
B. if we hadn't manufactured high-quality goods
C. unless we don't manufacture high-quality goods
D. unless we manufacture high-quality goods
Câu điều kiện loại 1 với unless
38. That makes him think of something that happened to him when he was a little boy.
A. That reminds him to tell us about something happening to him when he was a little boy.
B. That brings back some memories of his boyhood.
C. His mind was full of memories of his boyhood.
D. He was a thoughtful boy who always thinks of the things that happened to him when he was a little boy.
Bring back: Gợi nhớ lại những việc trong quá khứ
39. Most of the suggestions which they proposed at the meeting were not practical.
A. Most of the people attending the meeting proposed no practical suggestions.
B. Very few suggestions that were proposed at meetings were practical.
C. No practical suggestions were proposed at the meeting.
D. Most of the suggestions proposed at the meeting were not practical.
Viết lại với dạng rút gọn của mệnh đề quan hệ với phân từ quá khứ
40. I am not sure which point of view you are taking on this problem.
A. I am not sure what your viewpoint on this problem is.
B. I am sure you have no point of view on this problem.
C. I am not sure whether you have any point of view on this problem.
D. If you have any point of view on this problem, please make me be sure.
Viết lại câu với what + N

Rewrite the sentences as required or using the word given, so that is has a similar meaning to the first
sentence.
41. I couldn’t answer the phone because I was having a bath. (if)
 ___________________________________________________________________
If I hadn’t been having a bath, I could have answered the phone.
42. They think that he was working in the office at the moment of the theft. (to)
 ________________________________________________________________
He is thought to have been working in the office at the moment of the theft.

43. I couldn't remember the number of my own car. This made the police suspicious. (use a relative pronoun)
 ________________________________________________________________
I couldn’t remember the number of my own car, which made the police suspicious.

44. Nobody has ever been this far into the jungle. (the)
 ________________________________________________________________
This is the farthest anyone/anybody has ever been into the jungle.

45. “I saw him when he was going to the cinema” the boy said to me.
 ________________________________________________________________
The boy said to me he saw him when he was going to the cinema.

Fill each gap with a correct form of the word in brackets to complete the following sentences
46. As a country situated in Asia, in which many mysteries and legends originate, Vietnam has kept various
__________________ beliefs about daily activities. (SUPERSTITION)
Superstitious

47. Accessing to __________________ information harms your mental health (APPROPRIATE)

Inappropriate

48. A large international meeting was held with the aim of promoting __________________ development in all
countries. (SUSTAIN)
Sustainable

49. All fossil fuels are __________________ resources that cannot be replaced after use. (RENEW)
Non-renewable

50. Increased consumption will lead to faster ___________________ of our natural resources. (EXHAUST)
exhaustion