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FIRST SEMESTER TEST 1

Duration: 60 minutes

I. LISTENING (2.5 points)

TASK 1 Listen to some information about a festival. Circle the best

answer A, B, or C. You will listen TWICE.

1. How often does the Gong Festival take place?

A. Every year.
B. Every five years.
C. Twice a year.
2. Why are gongs used in many ceremonies?
A. Because people believe they can help connect with gods.
B. Because they can produce heavy rhythm.
C. Because people can dance to them.
3. What is different about this year’s festival?
A. It has been the first festival since the culture of gongs was
recognised by UNESCO.
B. Foreigners will perform at the festival.
C. People can take photos at the festival.
4. What can people do at the festival?
A. They have a chance to win a prize.
B. They can buy gongs from different ethnic groups.
C. They can attend a gong culture exhibition.
5. What will happen if the festival is a success?
A. The festival will happen more regularly.
B. Gong artists from other countries will visit more often.

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C. The festival will be held in other countries.

TASK 2 Listen to two students talking about their holidays and

complete the table. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/
OR A NUMBER in each blank. You will listen TWICE.

John’s holiday Emma’s holiday

Time: Last summer This (1) ___________

Duration: 1 month (2) ________ week(s)

Accommodation: A (3) _________________ A (4) _________________

Interest: Eating local specialities (5) ___________ activities

II. READING (2.5 points)

TASK 1 Read the passage. Circle the best answer A, B, or C to

each of the questions.

When the fireworks light up the sky across the states in

America, they signalise the transition moment between the
old year and the new year. At Times Square, New York City,
this sacred moment is illuminated by the traditional dropping
of a dazzling ball. It’s fantastic to see the confetti rain down
over the square and people cheer and take selfies to say a
farewell to another departing year. Before this annual great
event, numerous flocks of New Year’s Eve celebrants,
beginning to head for the square at 2 p.m., join the big

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celebratory party and enthusiastically wait until the clock

strikes midnight. A handful of festivities, like live music
performances from famous artists, happen during this time.
People can enjoy the bustling evening atmosphere among the
enormous crowds in the avenues or observe the event on the
rooftops of luxury high buildings. Although it’s inconvenient to
wait long hours in cold weather to see the ball drop and
colourful fireworks displays, it’s worth the wait.

1. What is the passage mainly about?

A. A way to enjoy the ball drop at Times Square.
B. A farewell party to celebrate New Year in the USA.
C. A special New Year’s Eve event in New York City.
2. What does the word they in line 1 mean?
A. The fireworks.
B. The sacred moments.
C. The states.
3. What does the ball drop create?
A. The flocks of cheerful people.
B. The cold rain at midnight.
C. The shower of pieces of coloured paper.
4. When do people start to arrive at Times Square?
A. At 2 p.m.
B. At midnight.
C. In the evening.
5. Which of the following is TRUE about the ball drop event?
A. There is no live music performance before the event.
B. People can sit on the rooftop of a building to watch the
event.

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C. It’s comfortable for revellers to wait for the event on a cold

night.

TASK 2 Complete the reading passage. Write ONE suitable

word in each blank.

Hill tribal markets are a distinctive feature in northern

mountainous provinces in Viet Nam. Every year, these unique
markets attract millions of holidaymakers who love finding
out the culture of ethnic (1) ___________ groups like the Tay, the
Hmong, etc. Most flea markets take place once a week, from
early morning till noon due to the inconvenience of long
(2) ___________ between neighbouring communities. Hence, on
the market days, these places are quite crowded (3) ___________
trade activities. Visitors can watch and buy a lot of local
specialities including corn wine, soybean as well as five-colour
sticky rice. It’s also a special occasion for the ethnic people to
(4) ___________ dressed in nice colourful clothes woven by
skilled women, which motivates tourists to purchase
brocatelle products for their own use. What’s more, (5)
___________ exciting cultural events also happen at the fairs to
serve the locals and tourists.

III. WRITING (2.5 points)

TASK 1 For each question, complete the second sentence so

that it means the same as the first. Use the word in
brackets and do not change it. Write NO MORE THAN
THREE WORDS.

Example:
0. The bookshop is opposite the library.
_______________ a bookshop opposite the library. (THERE)

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Answer: 0. There is

1. Some students love riding bicycles around the lake in their free
time.
Some students ____________________ riding bicycles around the lake
in their free time. (KEEN)
2. The ancient pagoda in this area is a very popular tourist
destination.
This area ____________________ its ancient pagoda. (FAMOUS)
3. This website can give us a variety of ways to deal with stress.
This website can ____________________ a variety of ways to deal with
stress. (PROVIDE)
4. How much does the wooden statue cost?
What ____________________ of the wooden statue? (PRICE)
5. The young farmer works faster than the old one.
The old farmer ____________________ than the young one. (SLOWLY)

TASK 2 Write a paragraph (80 - 100 words) about the

advantages and disadvantages of playing online
games in leisure time.

You can use the following questions as cues.

- What are the advantages of playing online games?
- What are the disadvantages of playing online games?
- What should gamers (not) do?

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IV. LANGUAGE FOCUS (2.5 points)

TASK 1 Choose the word with a different way of pronunciation in

the underlined part. Circle A, B, C, or D.

1. A. good B. book C. cook D. cool

2. A. detest B. prefer C. connect D. decorate
3. A. enjoy B. harvest C. revive D. celebrate
4. A. area B. weave C. feature D. release

TASK 2 Choose the best option to complete each sentence. Circle

A, B, C, or D.

1. Just like in Alaska, ___________ used to be the most popular means of

transport in this cold and snowy area.
A. trains B. ships C. dogsleds D. horse carts
2. Teachers hope young learners will not make a bad ___________ of using
mobile phones too much!
A. practice B. tradition C. custom D. habit
3. ___________, Vietnamese children receive lucky money on Tet holiday.
A. Tradition B. Traditional C.TTraditionally D. Traditionalism
4. These villagers often gather in this ___________ in special cultural events.
A. flat B. villa C. resort D. communal
house
5. What a beautiful bamboo house! I’ve heard a lot ___________ it but I can’t
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imagine how beautiful it is!

A. from B. about C. on D. that
6. Students prefer modern technology ___________ it can help them learn in
a more convenient and comfortable way.
A. as B. because of C. due to D. such as

TASK 3 Fill each blank with the correct form of the word in
brackets.

1. Young students are fond of ___________ (use) tablets when studying

online.
2. Combine harvesters are used to help farmers ___________ (work)
faster.
3. People now prefer living in the country to living in the city because
the air there is much ___________ (fresh).
4. When I reached the farm, my aunt was busy ___________ (milk)
cows.
5. When Mai was young, she often ___________ (buy) pasta and cheese
at this supermarket.
6. Minh thinks that it’s great ___________ (use) social media for class
discussion and group work.
7. Whenever you are bullied, you should ___________ (talk) to your
teachers.
8. ___________ (walk) around areas with green trees and fresh air can
help stressed people feel better.
9. During Tet holiday, many Vietnamese families visit pagodas
___________ (frequently) than on other occasions.
10. Unless you stop using your tablets before bedtime, you ___________
(not be) able to sleep better.

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FIRST SEMESTER TEST 2

Duration: 90 minutes

I. LISTENING (2.5 points)

TASK 1 Listen to the conversation between two students. Circle the

best answer A, B, or C. You will listen TWICE.

1. Why is Alice talking to Quang?

A. Because they are both new students.
B. Because they are old friends.
C. Because Mr Minh asked her to.
2. Where did Alice live in the past?
A. In the countryside.
B. In the highland.
C. In the city.
3. Where does Quang live now?
A. In a stilt house.
B. In an apartment.
C. In a townhouse.
4. What do the two students think of life in the city?
A. They are both keen on living in the city.
B. They both detest living in the city.
C. They have different opinions.
5. Thanks to the transport system in Alice’s city, what can people do?
A. Travel abroad easier.

B. Commute faster.

C. Avoid traffic jams.

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TASK 2 Listen to some information about a teenager. Complete a

student’s note. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A
NUMBER in each blank. You will listen TWICE.

Student’s note

Waya – A NATIVE AMERICAN

● A (1) ___________ -year-old boy

● From one of the (2) ___________ native tribes in America

● Learning his native tongue, an endangered (3) ___________ with

very few speakers

● Wants to (4) ___________ with people from the outside world

● Has plan to go to public school, with the intention of promoting

his tribe’s (5) ___________ and improve life within his community

II. READING (2.5 points)

TASK 1 Read the passage. Circle the best answer A, B or C to

each of the questions.
If you want to experience a nomadic life, come and visit Mongolia
where there are many nomadic tribes that still maintain their
traditional lifestyle. A nomad family lives in a circular tent called
ger. It’s a convenient and cosy home equipped with necessary
furniture and even modern electrical appliances like a TV or a

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fridge. In winter, Mongolian nomads usually take it down and

move to a warmer place for shelter. Because they raise free-range
herds of cattle in large quantities, they are in the habit of moving
at least four times a year to find grasslands for their animals to
eat. For daily meals, the main food there is dairy products, so it is
their practice to serve a fermented milk drink for breakfast. Having
a nomadic life requires people there to have good health to suffer
from frigid air or scorching heat in dramatic weather changes.
They are good at riding horses and using eagles to hunt for food.
There are still many other unique nomadic customs and traditions
for you to discover, so don’t hesitate to travel to this marvellous
land.

1. What is the passage mainly about?

A. Raising cattle in nomadic tribes.
B. The traditional way of eating food in Mongolia.
C. The nomadic life in Mongolia.
2. What does the word it in line 6 mean?
A. A ger.
B. A fridge.
C. A TV.
3. How often do nomadic people move to live in another place?
A. A minimum of four times a year.
B. Less than four times a year.
C. Once or twice a year.
4. What do Mongolian nomads usually have for breakfast?
A. A dish of grilled meat.
B. A fermented milk drink.
C. A cup of coffee.
5. Which of the following is NOT true about nomadic people in Mongolia?
A. They usually move with their animals from place to place in
winter.
B. They hunt eagles for food.

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C. They can enjoy TV shows in a ger.

TASK 2 Complete the reading passage. Write ONE suitable word

in each blank.

There are several exciting customs and traditions to (1) ___________

New Years in Asian countries. In Viet Nam, Tet, the biggest holiday,
is a great time to show the good Vietnamese values via traditional
activities such as decorating houses with kumquat trees and peach
blossoms or putting up tall bamboos poles to chase (2) ___________
bad luck. In Japan, the annual 108-time bell-ringing ceremony in
temples, based on Buddhist beliefs, is (3) ___________ indispensable
custom on New Year’s Eve. Besides that, eating kagami mochi
(consisting of two round rice cakes with a daidai fruit on top) is a
unique ritual to welcome a year (4) ___________ of luck and
happiness. In Thailand, there is a traditional Thai New Year called
Songkran, lasting for five days in mid to late April. The nationwide
water fight is the main festivity that marks the (5) ___________ of a
new year.

III. WRITING (2.5 points)

TASK 1 For each question, complete the second sentence so

that it means the same as the first. Use the word in
brackets and do not change it. Write NO MORE THAN
THREE WORDS.

Example:
0. The bookshop is opposite the library.
_______________ a bookshop opposite the library. (THERE)
Answer: 0. There is

1. Playing badminton is the most popular leisure activity in this school.

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Students in this school like ____________________ than any other leisure

activity. (BADMINTON)
2. Lan thinks that talking out problems with someone she trusts helps her
reduce stress.
If Lan feels stressed, she ____________________ her stress with someone she
trusts to reduce stress. (ABOUT)
3. They had to cancel their visit to an ethnic group because of the heavy
rain.
They had to cancel their visit to an ethnic group because
____________________. (HEAVILY)
4. Shopping at the supermarket may take a lot of time, but it can help
shoppers relax.
It may take a lot of time to shop at the supermarket; ____________________
make shoppers feel relaxed. (HOWEVER)
5. Viet Nam has many different ethnic groups.
____________________ a variety of ethnic groups in Viet Nam. (THERE)

IV. LANGUAGE FOCUS (2.5 points)

TASK 1 Choose the word with a different way of pronunciation in the

underlined part. Circle A, B, C, or D.

1. A. take B. decorate C. avoid D. make

2. A. answer B. maturity C. lip balm D. plant
3. A. onion B. dish C. mineral D. equipment
4. A. lemonade B. set C. pepper D. resource
5. A. comedy B. community C. photography D. lemon

TASK 2 Fill each blank with the correct form of the word in
brackets.

1. Anna dislikes ___________ (do) puzzles because she has a limited

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vocabulary range.
2. Some students are into ___________ (surf) the net to search information
for their homework.
3. Minh is making progress in his English. He speaks ___________ (fluently)
than he did last semester.
4. Mai decided ___________ (travel) to the Northern Highlands this
summer to learn more about ethnic groups.
5. - Why ___________ Tom ___________ (feel) unwell at the moment?
- Because he has used his smartphone for a long time.
6. Some students reduce their stress by ___________ (do) origami.
7. During their visit to Ha Noi last summer, they ___________ (take) some
photos of Duong Lam.
8. While the truck driver ___________ (unload) the fruit, the farmers are
drying rice.
9. When you ___________ (feel) stressed, you should stop surfing the net
and go to bed early.
10. The student did the chemistry test ___________ (bad) than the physics
test.
11. When Tom was in Japan, he ___________ (watch) many shishi-mai
performances.
12. Many teenagers are in the habit of ___________ (have) fast food for their
lunch, which is not good for their health.
13. If Alice has enough money, she ___________ (buy) a new computer for
working part-time at home.
14. Talking to teachers about our problems can help us feel much
___________ (well).
15. People in the village detest ___________ (build) more and more roads as
this may harm the environment.

TASK 3 Choose the best option to complete each sentence. Circle

A, B, C, or D.

1. Tom’s father is ______ playing badminton to keep fit.

A. into B. in C. on D. about

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2. Alice has just started to cook and she is trying some easy ______.
A. snacks B. ingredients C. formulas D. recipes
3. Look at those students! They always ______ messages to each other with
their smartphones during break time.
A. chat B. talk C. send D. type
4. - Hi, Tom! You look so happy!
- Hi, Mai. I’ve just been to Ha Noi. I had a very ______ holiday!
A. enjoyable B. terrible C. fashionable D. hospitable
5. Children in the countryside often spend their free time ______ the cattle.
A. herding B. harvesting C. holding D. maintaining
6. If you want to become a successful farmer, you need to work very ______.
A. heavily B. hard C. clearly D. soundly
7. Travellers to this village always feel at home because the villagers are very
______.
A. hard-working B. well-trained C. active D. hospitable
8. One of the visitors’ popular activities is ______ the local chef cooking
specialities.
A. showing B. observing C. asking D. learning
9. - Look at this photo of a stilt house!
- It looks so beautiful! It is very popular in most ethnic ______ groups in Viet
Nam.
A. minority B. massive C. majority D. major
10. - Why are they knocking on wood?
- Traditionally, they believe it can help to ______ away bad spirits.
A. run B. push C. chase D. follow
11. Chinh is buying a lot of small bells to ______ his Christmas tree.
A. hang B. draw C. admire D. decorate
12. When Duong’s grandfather was young, he did not celebrate Christmas;
however, celebrating this special occasion is now becoming a ______ in Viet
Nam.
A. habit B. tradition C. custom D. holiday
13. Minh is learning to weave bamboo baskets as it is his villagers’ ______ craft.

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A. tradition B. traditional C. traditionally D. traditions

14. - What is the most ______ in Italy?
- I think it’s pizza.
A. communally B. communal C. common D. commonly
15. ______ tablets bring many benefits, students should not use them too
much before bedtime.
A. Therefore B. Because C. However D. Although

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