Name: ............................Class: ................

Time allowance: 30 minutes

END OF SECOND TERM MINI TEST
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other
three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
1. A. science B. scandal C. scissors D. scenery
2. A. splash B. shrank C. nature D. gasoline
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the
position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
3. A. degradation B. destination C. unavoidable D. deforestation
4. A. arrange B. compete C. listen D. begin
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
5. There has been a .................. increase in the number of tourists visiting the city since the museum was opend
A. fast B. rapid C. quick D. large
6. During his .................., his family lived in the United States.
A. child B. childish C. childlike D. childhood
7. Lotus is a very busy restaurant, it’s always better .................... a table in advance
A. to request B. to book C. to order D. to buy
8. It came as .................. to me to hear about Tom’s victroy in the competition
A. not amazed B. shock C. surprising D. no surprise
9. The National Park Service enforces a set of regulations .................. the safety and well-being of visitors.
A. to ensure B. ensuring C. ensured D. ensure
10. If they build a five-star hotel there, the heritage population .................... from view.
A. will hide B. will be hidden C. is being hidden D. is hiding
11. Pollution will get worse ...................... we continue to live in a throwaway society.
A. unless B. proving that C. as long as D. in case
12. I can’t decide what to do. What would you do if you ..................... in my position ?
A. are B. have been C. will be D. were
13. Here are some key regulations you should be aware of when visiting .................. national park.
A. a B.an C. the D. Zero
14. Volunteer work, .................. involves selflessly contributing time and effort to support various causes or
organizations, plays a crucial role in building stronger communities and fostering positive change.
A. which B. who C. that D. what
15. She inquired about the concert and asked what time it…………………..
A. start B. starts C. started D. starting
16. Mary said that three years…………………………. she embarked on an eco-tour, exploring the lush rainforests
and observing the diverse wildlife in their natural habitat
A. ago B. before C. after D. previous
17. Many parents tend to make their children study hard in the belief that good education will enable them to
…………………………. in the future.
A. get on B. turn up C. turn away D. get out
18. He may be shy now, but he will soon come out of his ……………………when he meets the right girl.
A. shoe B. hole C. shed D. shell
Choose the best response
19. Kara: “Do you want to book an eco tour or a camping safari?”- Bella: “...............................................”
A. Yes, I want to book an eco tour B. An eco tour sounds more interesting to me
C. No, I do not like a camping safari D. I couldn’t agree more
20. Marry: “Thank you so much for your support.” – John: “ ...................................................................”
A. Welcome! It’s very nice of you B. Well done
C. It’s my pleasure D. There is nothing I can do about it
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of
the following questions.
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21. If (A) they lived (B) in Vietnam, they (C) will experience terrible (D) traffic
22. They announced (A) that he (B) has met a number of (C) key figures the (D) day before
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.
23. The factory was fined for discharging chemicals into the river. The underlined word has closest meaning to:
A. charging B. throwing C. in charging D. discounting
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.
24. The Red Cross is an international humanitarian agency dedicated to reducing the sufferings of wounded soldiers,
civilians and prisoners of war.
A. happiness B. loss C. sadness D. pain and sorrow
25. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct arrangement of the sentences to
make a meaningful paragraph in the following question.
a. Thirdly, it aids in maintaining a healthy weight and preventing chronic diseases.
b. Eating healthy offers a multitude of benefits.
c. Secondly, a nutritious diet can enhance mood and cognitive function.
d. Firstly, it supports heart health by reducing blood pressure and promoting cardiovascular well-being.
e. Lastly, it fortifies bones, teeth, and overall immunity.
f. So, let’s savor the goodness of wholesome foods!
A. f-d-c-a-e-b B. d-c-a-e-b-f C. b-d-c-a-e-f D. b-d-a-f-e-c
Put the word in brackets into its correct form
26. Amidst the cozy ambiance of …………………………. painted walls and the scent of cinnamon-spiced candles,
friends and family gathered to celebrate their new home at the delightful house-warming party. (FRESH)
27. The wedding …………………………. was filled with music, food and dancing. (CELEBRATE)
28. Ecotourists learned how to …………………………. precious biodiversity by planting native trees and
protecting endangered species. (CONSERVATION)
29. Replace disposable plastic straws with …………………………. silicone straws. They are easy to clean and
come in various colors and sizes. (USE)
30. …………………………. refers to large areas that have been largely untouched by human activities. (WILD)
Verb forms/tenses.
Put the verb in brackets in its correct form/tense.
31. …………………………. is a long-distance, often multi-day outdoor activity where one hikes through rural,
often rugged terrain. (TREK)
32. Trekkers embark on extended journeys, crossing various types of landscapes, including hills and mountains,
…………………………. remote and pristine areas. (EXPLORE)
33. If you volunteer at the local animal shelter, you …………………a positive impact on the community. (MAKE)
34. If schools …………………technology, students would miss out on valuable learning opportunities. (NOT/USE)
35. She asked if I …………………………. bungee jumping. (EVER/TRY)
Combine two sentences into a new one as directed in the brackets.
36. I don’t have enough money. I can’t travel to Costa Rica to explore its pristine rainforests. (Use so)
--> I .........................................................................................................................................................................
37. Walt Disney was the pioneer of 20th-century entertainment. He had to deal with dyslexia. (Use Relative clause)
--> Walt Disney, .......................................................................................................................................................
Rewrite the sentence without changing its meaning. Use NO MORE THAN 5 words.
38. He advised me not to get a tattoo.
--> If I were you, ..................................................................................................................................” He told me.
39. “My son was diagnosed with dyslexia 3 months ago”, Kelly said to her colleague.
--> Kelly told her colleage that ............................................................................... with dyslexia three months before.
40. Unless you put rubbish in the bin, you will be fined.
--> If you ...........................................................................................................................in the bin, you will be fined.