TEST 1

I. Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space in each sentence. (3.5 pts)
1. Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others?
A. scenery B. grocery C. academy D. dynamite
2. Which word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others?
A. destroyed B. supplied C. provided D. complained
3. Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others?
A. appliance B. reduction C. tornado D. energy
4. Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others?
A. complication B. resolution C. efficiency D. disappointment
5. In Western countries, children often get a week off school __________ Easter.
A. on B. at C. in D. to
6. Polluted water can directly do harm __________ people’s health.
A. for B. on C. to D. over
7. The air is polluted __________ the factories produce a lot of smoke.
A. and B. since C. but D. although
8. Thousands of lives were ______________ thanks to the timely warning.
A. stored B. reserved C. limited D. saved
9. Tim should have his car _________ soon. It’s dangerous to drive a broken down car.
A. to fix B. fixed C. fixing D. to be fixed
10. We’d better get __________ to check the wiring before we start decorating.
A. an electrician B. a plumber C. a mechanic D. a consumer
11. A funnel-shaped storms passing overland below a thunderstorm is called a __________.
A. typhoon B. tsunami C. tornado D. hurricane
12. The scientist __________ we met yesterday is very well-known.
A. which B. where C. whose D. whom
13. Rose: I got the highest score in English test today. - Rose’s mom: _______________
A. Well done! B. Thanks. C. That’s terrible. D. Work harder.
14. Would you mind if I took a photo of your house? - ________________
A. Yes, please B. No, of course not
C. No, please don’t D. Yes, I don’t mind

II. Look at the signs. Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) for questions 15 and 16. (0.5 pt)
15. To protect yourself from COVID-19, we should __________.
A. Wash your hands with soap and water regularly
B. Drink water after washing hands
C. Rub your hands carefully to kill viruses
D. Hold water in your hands
16. What does this sign mean?
A. You must be careful with drunk drivers.
B. You should be careful since there is a pub ahead.
C. You shouldn’t drive under influence of drugs.
D. You mustn’t drive a car or ride a motorbike after drinking beer or wine.
III. Read the following passage. Decide if the statements from 17 to 20 are True or False, and
choose the correct answers (A, B, C or D) for questions 21 and 22. (1.5 pts)

Environmental pollution is one of the impacts of human activities on the earth. It is also one of the biggest
problems of the world today. The environmental pollution is the cause of some diseases that most people do not
know about. There are four types of pollution, namely, air pollution, soil pollution, water pollution and noise
pollution.
Most of the air pollution results from the burning of fossil fuels, motor vehicles, factories, aircraft and
rockets. This can cause acid rain which damages water, soil, and vegetation. Air pollution also contributes to the
greenhouse effect which can lead to a series of environmental problems such as global warming, polar ice
melting, rise of sea levels and loss of land.
Soil pollution is a result of dumping plastic or other inorganic waste in the ground and the overuse
of chemical fertilizers in agriculture. The long-term effects of soil pollution are contaminated vegetation and the
decrease of soil fertility.
Water pollution is a result of dumping pollutants such as detergents, pesticides, oil, and other chemicals in
rivers, which makes the water unclean or contaminated. Rubbish blockages in rivers can also cause pollution. The
effects of water pollution. It includes the destruction of ecosystem of rivers, lakes and the pollution of
groundwater, surface water and seawater.
Noise pollution is caused by loud and annoying sounds of motor vehicles, railway, aircraft and jet engines,
factory machinery and musical instruments. It can cause stress and psychological and health problems for
humans such as increased heart rate and hearing damage.
Environmental pollution is becoming an increasingly serious problem or threat that needs to be taken care of
as soon as possible, not only for the sake of the environment, but also for the people that live in it.
A. Decide the sentences True or False: (1.0 pt)
17. Environmental pollution results from natural disasters.
18. The greenhouse effect is a result of water pollution.
19. Water pollutants are things such as detergents, pesticides, oil, other chemicals and rubbish blockages in rivers
that make water contaminated.
20. Noise pollution can increase heart rate and damage hearing.
B. Choose the correct answers (0,5pt)
21. Which of the followings best expresses the main idea of the passage?
A. Natural Resource Depletion. B. The Long-term Damage of Soil.
C. Environmental Pollution. D. The Destruction of Ecosystem.
22. The word " It" in paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to __________.
A. Air pollution B. Noise pollution C. Water pollution D. Soil pollution

IV. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage. (1.5 pts)
Earthquakes are the most destructive natural disasters. They usually (23) ________ without any warning and
result in a great loss of life and an enormous demolition of buildings. Additionally, they may cause devastating
landslides or create gigantic tidal waves which, in (24) ________, are colossal walls of water smashing into
seashores with such force that they are capable of destroying coastal cities. However , the vast majority of
fatalities and serious injuries (25) _______ when buildings collapse.
Most frequently, the earthquake lasts 30 to 60 seconds, so usually there is no time to (26) ______ once the
shaking starts. The savage forces of an earthquake trigger off a complex chain reaction in the building’s structure
when it is shaken, lifted, pushed or pulled. A building’s height, its shape and construction materials are (27)
_____ factors deciding about the survival and collapse of the structure and, consequently, about the life or death
of its (28) ________.
 23. A. hit B. strike C. fall D. attack
24. A. certainty B. honesty C. truth D. fact
25. A. go about B. move about C. come about D. run about
26. A. escaping B. to escape C. escaped D. escape
27. A. most significant B. more significant C. as significant D. the most significant
28. A. settlers B. citizens C. natives D. inhabitants
V. Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence. (1.5 pts)

29. The topic they are discussing is rather_______________, so some of them have fallen asleep .(interest)
30. It is_______________ of you to leave without saying anything. (consider)
31. We should use the world’s natural resources_______________ . (economy)
32. Thanks to our _______________ , he has been a leader of our group for two years. ( nominate)
33. I saw your school’s_______________ in today’s edition of the Viet Nam news. (advertise)
34. In the future many buildings will be_______________ by solar energy. (hot)

VI. Rearrange the groups of words in a correct order fo make complete sentences. (0.5 pt)
35. posters on / around our school / How about making / energy saving and / hanging them /?//
 _____________________________________________________________________________________
36. television deliver information / The broadcast media / to the public / and entertainment / such as radio and /./
 _____________________________________________________________________________________

VII. Rewrite each of the following sentences in another way so that it means almost the same as the
sentence printed before it. (1.0 pt)

37. It's been two years since we last visited our grandpa.
→ The last time_____________________________________________________________________________
38. “Why don’t you come over there and help pick up the trash?” Jane said to Rob.
 Jane suggested that_______________________________________________________________________
39. I advise you to practice English in class.
→ If I_______________________________________________________________________________
40. The reason of his leaving early was that the room was very crowded.
 He left early _________________________________________________________________________

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