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HỌC KỲ II – LỚP 8

PRACTICE TEST 1
A. PRONUNCIATION AND STRESS
I. Circle 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. coughs B. laughs C. ploughs D. photographs
2. A. cause B. increase C. advertisement D. decrease
3. A. liquid B. lightning C. litter D. spicy

II. Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the
other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following
questions.
1. A. victim B. tornado C. properly D. landslide
2. A. funnel B. voucher C. especially D. episode

B. USE OF LANGUAGE

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I. Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
1. The eco-friendly store offers a _______________ on reusable products to
encourage customers to reduce waste.
A. discount B. tsunami C. liquid D. funnel
2. Investing in renewable sources of energy such _______________ solar and
wind power is crucial for sustainable environmental practices.
A. like B. as C. same D. to
3. The organisation's mission is to _______________ awareness about
environmental conservation and promote sustainable living.
A. rise B. risen C. raisen D. raise
4. The loss of biodiversity has led to the _______________ of many species,
highlighting the need for stronger environmental protection measures.
A. extinct B. exist C. extinction D. exit
5. I'm sorry _______________ the damaged item you received and will arrange a
replacement for you as soon as possible.
A. about B. to C. for D. with
6. This eco-friendly bag is made _______________ recycled materials, reducing
the environmental impact of plastic waste.
A. for B. of C. with D. from
7. The _______________ eruption caused widespread damage to nearby
villages and disrupted air travel.
A. volcantion B. volcano C. volcanic D. volcantion
8. The local authorities are providing support and assistance to the victims of the
_______________ disaster.
A. nature B. natural C. naturation D. naturalization

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9. It is important to have an emergency _______________ prepared with
essential supplies in case of natural disasters like earthquakes or hurricanes.
A. kit B. file C. pair D. group
10. The _______________ rescue workers risk their lives to save people trapped
in the aftermath of natural disasters.
A. bravery B. bravation C. braver D. brave

II. Put the words in brackets in the correct forms.

1. ________________ are harmful substances that contribute to air, water, and
soil pollution. (POLLUTE)
2. ________________ are individuals who advocate for the protection and
conservation of the enviroonment. (ENVIRONMENT)
3. Consumption refers to the use and utilisation of resources, and sustainable
________________ aims to reduce waste and promote responsible resource
usage. (CONSUME)
4. ________________ efforts focus on preserving and protecting natural
habitats, biodiversity, and ecosystems. (CONSERVE)
5. Advertisements play a role in grabbing people's ________________ and
promoting products or services. (ATTENTION)
6. When shopping, it's important to pay attention to the quality, price, and
features of the ________________. (PRODUCE)
7. ________________ discounts and promotions can be appealing to shoppers
and influence their purchasing decisions. (ATTRACT)
8. Despite the seriousness of natural disasters, ________________ can
sometimes bring moments of relief and positivity. (HUMOROUS)
9. While natural disasters are ________________, scientists study and analyse
patterns to improve prediction and preparedness. (PREDICT)

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10. ________________ play a crucial role in understanding the causes and
impacts of natural disasters and developing effective response strategies.
(SCIENCE)

III. Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs
correction in each of the following questions.
1. There were a significant decline in the population of endangered species due
to habitat destruction.
A. were B. in C. species D. destruction
2. Online shopping often is preferred by busy individuals who want the
convenience of browsing and purchasing products from their own homes.
A. often is B. busy C. of D. from

IV. Circle 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.
1. One advantage of early warning systems is that they provide crucial time for
people to evacuate and seek safety before a disaster strikes.
A. merit B. drawback C. advantage D. benefit
2. Building strong and resilient infrastructure can help protect communities from
the destructive impacts of natural disasters.
A. destroy B. stop C. reduce D. report

V. Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSET in meaning

to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
1. Many people are making efforts to reduce their shopping habits and practise
more mindful consumption.
A. decrease B. increase C. go up D. expand

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2. With the rise of online shopping, physical stores are rarely visited by some
customers who prefer the convenience of shopping from home.
A. always B. usually C. seldom D. never

VI. Give the correct form of these verbs in brackets.

1. I couldn't decide which dress to buy, but eventually, I decided (go)
________________ with the blue one.
2. The store policy allows customers (return) ________________ items within 30
days if they are dissatisfied.

VII. Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the most suitable response to

complete each of the following exchanges.
1. John: "Online shopping is convenient, but it can lead to overspending."
Antony: "_________. It offers a wide range of choices, so you can find great
deals without breaking the bank."
A. I disagree with your idea.
B. You are right.
C. I don't believe in what you have said.
D. I don't think so.
2. John: "Environmental protection requires collective efforts, but it can also
generate economic benefits."
Antony: "_________. Taking care of our environment can lead to improved public
health, reduced healthcare costs, and a better quality of life for everyone."
A. I cannot agree with your idea.
B. You are right.
C. That's a compelling argument.
D. I don't think so.

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C. READING
I. Choose the most suitable word for each space.
There are many kinds of pollution. Air, water, and land can be (1) __________.
Some pollution is caused by nature, such as floods, forest fires, and volcanoes.
People are the major cause of pollution. We pollute the air with our cars, homes,
and factories. We pollute the water (2) __________ dumping garbage and
chemicals in the water. We pollute the soil with chemicals and garbage. We harm
the land by cutting (3) __________ trees in the forest, especially to build roads
and new houses without careful planning and thinking.
All people need water to drink and to make plants grow. Rivers and lakes are
polluted when sewage or garbage is dumped (4) __________ the water. Plants
and animals die (5) __________ the pollution in the water. Other pollution in
water is caused by oil spills. The oil often stays on top of the water. It covers the
beaches and land. It gets on the fish, birds, and animals that live in, on, and
around the water.
1. A. polluted B. pollution C. pollutant D. pollute
2. A. with B. for C. by D. of
3. A. up B. in C. on D. down
4. A. onto B. into C. on D. in
5. A. because B. although C. because of D. despite

II. Read the passage and choose the best answers.

NATURAL DISASTERS
When something is natural, it comes from nature and it is not man-made. A
disaster is something that usually causes major problems. It would be a disaster
if a bridge suddenly fell because it was not built properly. Disasters are negative

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but can be man-made. However, when speaking about natural disasters you can
combine the two terms and define them as catastrophes that occur in nature or
by natural processes. They are not man-made. A natural disaster takes place in
populated areas of the world when lives may be lost, the property is severely
damaged, and the economy is negatively affected.

Natural disasters may include an asteroid collision with Earth, avalanche,

landslide, blizzard, thunderstorm, earthquake, flood, gamma-ray burst (from
space), volcano, heat wave, hurricane, solar flare, drought, tornado, tsunami,
hail, and wildfire.

It is not a natural disaster if it occurs in an unpopulated area and there is no loss

of life or property damage. For example, if a tsunami took place on an
uninhabited island, it would not be a disaster. Disasters cause a loss. There are
many things that can happen during a natural disaster. Sometimes, more than
one disaster occurs at the same time. Landslides may occur during severe
flooding and thunderstorms.

Natural disasters occur throughout the world, and often people know when they
are coming and can prepare for them and be safe. Other disasters may occur
without warning. Most people die during a natural disaster when there is no time
to prepare for it. Though natural disasters cause many problems, injuries, and
sometimes death, they are not to be feared, but being aware of them and
properly preparing for them is extremely important.

In addition, there are natural disasters that can occur more often in one part of
the world or country than in other regions. For example, a person living in the
middle of the United States would not need to be concerned with a tsunami, but
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someone living along the coast would be affected. In the middle of the country, a
tornado might occur, but often there are fewer of them along the coast.

The top 10 natural disasters most likely occurring throughout the world include
blizzards, droughts, earthquakes, floods, heat waves, hurricanes, thunderstorms,
tornados, tsunamis, and wildfires. Some of the listed disasters may occur
simultaneously such as a hurricane and thunderstorm causing massive flooding,
or possibly a tsunami, or a heat wave coupled with wildfires.

Other natural disasters include landslides and avalanches, which can be caused
by earthquakes, heavy rain or snow, or other disasters. Snow or mud can be
released from the side of a mountain or hillside burying the area below. Finally,
there are active volcanoes, which are eruptions of a mountaintop, sending out
ash clouds, lava, and more, causing damage to property and the loss of human
life.

The most common types of natural disasters in the world are floods and storms.
All natural disasters cause damage and destruction, and often one or more
people die due to the effects of the natural disaster. Many of the disasters can be
predicted ahead of time with some warnings given for people to prepare and
move to safety.
1. What is a natural disaster?
A. Something man-made that causes major problems
B. A catastrophe caused by natural processes
C. A sudden collapse of a bridge due to poor construction
D. An event that occurs in unpopulated areas
2. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a natural disaster in the text?

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A. Earthquake
B. Hurricane
C. Landslide
D. Epidemic

3. What is an example of a natural disaster that can occur more often in one
region than another?
A. Tsunami
B. TornadoC. Blizzard
D. Earthquake
4. How can natural disasters be predicted in advance?
A. They can't be predicted and occur without warning
B. Through warnings and preparations
C. By monitoring manmade structures
D. By studying past disasters
5. What is the most common type of natural disaster worldwide?
A. Floods
B. Earthquakes
C. Tornadoes
D. Volcanic eruptions

D. WRITING
I. Rewrite the following sentences based on the words in brackets.
1. I got stuck in traffic, so I arrived at the store late. (HELD)
________________________________________________________________
2. Planting trees is important to preserve the environment. (KEY)
________________________________________________________________

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3. The mall is not near my house. (FAR)
________________________________________________________________

II. Complete each second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the
first sentence. Use no more than five words.
1. What is the price of these shoes?
→ How much____________________________________________________?
2. There was no rice left for us during the hurricane.
→ We ran _______________________________________________________
3. We would like to help the victims of the earthquake.
→ We want _____________________________________________________
4. She spends 2 hours practising yoga every morning to stay healthy and
relaxed.
→ It takes ______________________________________________________

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 PRACTICE TEST 2
A. PRONUNCIATION AND STRESS
I. Circle 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. addicted B. naked C. expired D. needed
2. A. shuttle B. customer C. consumption D. community
3. A. ecosystem B. volunteer C. episode D. tornado

II. Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the
other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following
questions.
1. A. violent B. practical C. property D. effect
2. A. donate B. damage C. affect D. assist

B. USE OF LANGUAGE

I. Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the

following questions.
1. I always carry ____________ bags when I go shopping to contribute to
conservation efforts.
A. reusable B. reunite C. reduce D. recycle
2. The new electronic payment device at the store makes shopping more
____________ and efficient.
A. convenience B. convenient C. inconvenient D. inconvenience

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3. The boutique supports ethical fashion by not selling products made from
____________ animal species.
A. danger B. endanger C. dangerous D. endangered
4. I need to write a shopping ____________ before going to the grocery store to
ensure I don't forget anything.
A. sign B. payment C. list D. convenience
5. Our community organised a disaster preparedness workshop to educate
residents on how to ____________ in emergency response efforts.
A. participate B. take C. drop D. communicate
6. During a natural disaster, the local ____________ store becomes a crucial
resource for emergency supplies.
A. convenient B. inconvenient C. inconvenience D. convenience
7. Natural disasters can cause a ____________ of damages, including flooding,
landslides, and severe storms.
A. various B. variety C. vary D. variable
8. Solar panels can be used ____________ generating clean energy and
promoting environmental protection.
A. of B. from C. for D. with
9. The eco-friendly building design of the new office complex is an
____________ of environmental protection practices.
A. mirror B. minor C. igloo D. example
10. From the top of the mountain, you can look out over the protected wilderness
area, appreciating the efforts of environmental ____________.
A. protection B. protect C. protector D. protective

II. Put the verbs in brackets in the correct form.

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1. She ________________ (often/ go) shopping on weekends to buy new
clothes.
2. I ________________ (not enjoy) shopping for groceries because it feels time-
consuming.
3. ________________ (you/ prefer) online shopping or going to physical stores?
4. The government ________________ (take) measures to mitigate the impact of
natural disasters on vulnerable communities.
5. Recycling ________________ (be) an essential practice for environmental
protection.
6. ________________ (you/ be) concerned about the environmental impact of
your daily activities?
7. ________________ (your household/ actively participate) in recycling
programs?
8.the following questions.
1. It is important to turn off all the gas and electrical appliances during a natural
disaster.
A. take off B. wipe off C. switch off D. call off
2. To prevent the spread of wildfires, it is necessary to cut down dry vegetation
around homes.
A. increase B. look out of C. please with D. turn up

V. Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSET in meaning

to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
1. The factory released poisonous chemicals into the river, causing harm to
aquatic life.
A. free B. environmentally C. toxic D. peaceful
2. I decided to buy a blue dress for the party.

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A. made up B. made a decision C. made up for D. made a way

VI. Give the correct word form of these words in brackets.

1. How can we ________________ individuals to actively participate in reducing
pollution? (COURAGE)
2. What initiatives can be implemented to encourage businesses to adopt more
sustainable practices and reduce ________________? (POLLUTE)

VII. Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the most suitable response to

complete each of the following exchanges.
1. Jennifer: "Let's go shopping."
Jack: "_________. I've heard there's a big sale happening at the mall today."
A. No problem.
B. Just bring yourself.
C. Oh, I don't think it's a good idea.
D. Yes, let's do that.

2. Chi: "Have you checked out the new shopping mall that just opened?"
Mai: "_________. It's amazing! There are so many stores and great deals."
A. Yes, I'd love to.
B. I'm very happy.
C. Yes, it is.
D. Yes, so do I.

C. READING
I. Read the passage and then decide whether the statements are True (T) or
False (F).

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When the air is dirty it has become polluted. Air pollution is made up of gases,
dust, odours, particles, smoke, fumes, and other substances which can be
harmful to humans, animals, plants, and all living organisms. The air is
contaminated and unclean.

Air pollution affects the Earth's atmosphere. The atmosphere of the Earth is like a
blanket of air which protects all life. Without the atmosphere, life would not exist.
The atmosphere protects living organisms from the heat of the Sun during the
day, and at night it prevents the warm air from escaping. Basically, the
atmosphere helps keep the living things on Earth from burning up or freezing.

The pollution in the air, though, may affect this 'blanket' and becomes harmful to
life on Earth. The substances in the air causing the dirty air are called pollutants.
Some examples of pollutants may include gases called carbon monoxide,
nitrogen oxide, hydrocarbons, and others. There may also be sand, dust
particles, and other substances that evaporate and become pollutants.

A primary pollutant is one that is directly released into the air causing pollution.
An example is carbon monoxide, which comes from cars and trucks on the road.
A second primary pollutant is sulphur dioxide, which comes from the burning of
coal.

A secondary pollutant is a substance or substances mixed together in the air due

to a chemical reaction. When these substances mix together, the air pollution is
much more dangerous and harmful to organisms. An example is photochemical
smog.

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It is difficult to avoid the pollution in the air since it is the place where people get
the oxygen to breathe and live. Pollution can travel with the wind from one place
to another and spread over a large number of miles.

Pollution can be caused by humans or it can also occur naturally. For example,
natural pollution may come from volcanoes, forest fires, wind storms, pollen in
the air, and other sources in nature.

The three main causes of pollution by humans include the release of smoke and
fumes from manufacturing plants and various industries. Power plants release
carbon monoxide and furnaces that burn waste are two examples of manmade
pollution. Gasoline refineries also release dangerous chemicals in the air called
hydrocarbons. The second cause is the burning of fossil fuels such as from cars,
trucks, trains, airplanes. This type of pollution occurs often because people rely
on transportation every day. Another main cause of pollution is from household
and farming chemicals. On farms crop dusting may pollute the air, homes may be
sprayed with chemicals to kill bugs or to help the grass grow.

There are several effects of air pollution including acid rain, which is when rain is
mixed with the pollution in the air. This acid rain can cause harm to trees,
animals, fish, and other living organisms. It can cause problems with breathing
and irritation to the eyes, nose, or throat. Sometimes people can also get
headaches or have allergic reactions. Long-term effects can include lung cancer,
heart disease and other health problems.

In summary, air pollution is basically dirty air caused by chemical pollutants.

There are primary and secondary pollutants and both can cause short-term or
long-term problems for living things.
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1. _______ Air pollution is only caused by human activities.
2. _______ Primary pollutants are substances that mix together in the air due to
chemical reactions.
3. _______ Natural sources, such as volcanoes and forest fires, can contribute to
air pollution.
4. _______ Acid rain is a result of pollution in the air and can harm trees,
animals, and fish.
5. _______ The atmosphere of the Earth protects living organisms from extreme
temperatures.

II. Choose the correct answers to complete the following passage.

Pollution refers to the harmful impact on the natural environment caused
by external substances, either directly or indirectly. It can have negative effects
on human health, ecosystem quality, and the biodiversity of aquatic and
terrestrial ecosystems.

When pollutants are introduced into the environment, ecosystems may struggle
to eliminate them naturally, leading to a disruption in the balance of the
ecosystem. This can result in long-lasting alterations and damage.

There are various sources of pollution, and identifying these pollutants and
understanding their effects on ecosystems can be complex. Pollution can arise
from natural disasters or human activities such as oil spills, chemical spills, and
nuclear accidents. These incidents can have devastating consequences,
including the destruction of biodiversity, increased mortality among human and

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animal species, loss of natural habitats, and harm to the quality of soil, water,
and air.

To prevent pollution and protect the environment, it is crucial to apply the

principles of sustainable development. This involves meeting current needs while
ensuring the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. It requires not
only addressing existing pollution but also anticipating and preventing future
sources of pollution to safeguard the environment and public health. Those
responsible for environmental damage should face legal consequences, and
polluters should be held accountable for compensating for the harm caused to
the environment.
1. What is the impact of pollution on human health and ecosystems?
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
2. What are some examples of human activities that can cause pollution?
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
3. What are the consequences of pollution on the environment?
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
4. How can pollution be prevented and the environment protected?
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
5. What is the definition of pollution?
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________

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D. WRITING
I. Complete each second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the
first sentence.
1. How much does the T-shirt cost? (WHAT)
→ ______________________________________________________________
2. It took me 3 hours to browse through the different stores yesterday. (SPENT)
→ ______________________________________________________________
3. The government should provide better recycling facilities for the community.
(WITH)
→ ______________________________________________________________

II. Write questions for underlined parts.

1. She was participating in a beach cleanup event at 8 a.m yesterday.
________________________________________________________________
2. They were planting trees to restore the deforested area.
________________________________________________________________
3. He was composting food scraps in the backyard garden.
________________________________________________________________
4. The researchers were studying the effects of pollution on marine life.
________________________________________________________________

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 PRACTICE TEST 3
A. PRONUNCIATION AND STRESS
I. Circle 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. psychology B. galaxy C. system D. mystery
2. A. breakdown B. space C. alien D. measure
3. A. UK B. UFO C. universe D. unidentified

II. Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the
other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following
questions.
1. A. laboratory B. technology C. attendance D. invention
2. A. provide B. cover C. create D. advent

B. USE OF LANGUAGE

I. Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the

following questions.
1. A magnitude 8 earthquake started to shake his town while he ___________
lunch.
A. has B. had C. is having D. was having
2. Using public transport is one of the effective ways to reduce our carbon
___________.
A. footprint B. monoxide C. mark D. assumption

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3. My mother is very good at ___________, so she can purchase goods at
cheaper prices.
A. to bargain B. bargaining C. bargain D. bargains
4. Monica ___________ food and drink in the supermarket. She prefers to buy
them at the open-air market.
A. doesn’t buy often B. often doesn’t buy
C. not often buy D. doesn’t often buy
5. One of the most outstanding features of Zoom Meeting is ___________ rooms
which allow small split groups of students to discuss a particular subject.
A. breakout B. breakthrough C. break-up D. break-in
6. Henry’s mother opposed him becoming an astronomer because she didn’t
think this job would ___________ him.
A. go with B. suit C. match D. fit
7. The famous sports programme was ___________ live over the Internet.
A. permitted B. admitted C. transmitted D. predicted
8. My flat started trembling ___________ I was watching TV with my son.
A. since B. when C. while D. by
9. I will submit my assignment on the future role of teacher robots ___________
Friday.
A. of B. for C. in D. by
10. ___________ I have enough money, I will buy a new smartphone.
A. Although B. As soon as C. While D. Therefore

II. Put the verbs in brackets in the correct form.

1. Selena’s extremely keen on shopping and (spend) ____________________ a
lot of time on this expensive hobby.

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2. When Linh goes to the supermarket, she usually avoids (buy)
____________________ single-use products such as plastic containers.
3. The speciality shop is famous for its scented candles, so many foreign tourists
often (drop) ____________________ by there to get some.
4. While my father (grow) ________ vegetables in the back garden, I am
preparing for the meal.
5. My brother never (throw) ________ away rubbish in public.
6. Jim told me his club (hold) ___________ many meaningful activities to
celebrate Earth Day every year.
7. She often (sell) ___________ home-grown vegetables online when they are
excessive.
8. The locals ran quickly to the safe places when they saw ash and gas begin
(erupt) ________ from the crater.

III. Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs
correction in each of the following questions.
1. My mother was going window-shopping when the shopping centre starts
shaking violently.
A. violently B. was going C. starts D. when
2. Customers buy often more clothes, which are worn fewer times because of
poor quality.
A. times B. buy often C. which D. poor

IV. Circle 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.
1. We have a lot of achievements in space science and exploration.
A. attainment B. targets C. goals D. failure

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2. Emma thinks language tools will play an important role in human
communication in 20 years.
A. trivial B. essential C. great D. vital

V. Circle 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.
1. Natural disasters can come suddenly and some can't be predicted like
earthquakes.
A. late B. early C. gradually D. unexpectedly
2. Our environmental club is organising a drawing competition about saving
endangered species.
A. unique B. imperilled C. common D. dangerous

VI. Give the correct word form of these words in brackets.

3. Earth is the only ___________ planet in our solar system. (habit)
4. Our science teacher told us that robots might ___________ humans in the
future. (dominant)

VII. Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the most suitable response to

complete each of the following exchanges.
1. “Forecasters say that the storm won’t move toward the land.” - “________”
A. What a pity! B. Never mind. C. That’s a relief! D. Oh no!
2. "Modern technology saves us lots of time.” - “________”
A. I think it's all right! B. OK. That's all.
C. I can't agree with you more! D. Not completely all.

C. READING

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I. Choose the most suitable word for each space.
These days, students have great chances to get hold of learning applications to
assist them in their schoolwork. (1) ______, many of them tend to rely on these
apps too much, especially using homework helper apps. Instead of doing
assignments on their own, idle students frequently capture English questions or
mathematical problems, upload them on these apps, and then copy the
suggested answers as well as solutions into their notebooks. The shortcoming is
that these students can hardly (2) ______ what they are writing down, which
leaves them a big gap of knowledge. Moreover, it’s very unfair for diligent
students (3) ______ burn the midnight oil to complete the tasks without any help.
Plus, depending on these apps is a double-edged sword because when teachers
are suspicious (4) ______ cheating ones, they have many ways to examine
whether students solve problems themselves or not. In short, it is advisable that
learning apps, Photomath, QANDA, to name but a few, should be used as a last
(5) ______ or by advanced learners who prefer finding out more various
solutions to their problems.
1. A. Although B. But C. So D. However
2. A. understood B. understand C. to understand D. understanding
3. A. whose B. what C. who D. which
4. A. of B. on C. by D. at
5. A. choice B. way C. desert D. resort

II. Read the passage and choose the best answer.

Thomas Alva Edison was born in Ohio in 1847. As a child, he received
less than a year of formal schooling, but was educated at home. His parents
allowed him to set up a laboratory in their basement and his mother gave him
books about chemistry and electronics. Edison credits his mother as being ‘the
making’ of him.
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 In 1878, Thomas Edison began serious research into developing a
practical incandescent lamp and on October 14, 1878, Edison filed his first
patent application for "Improvement In Electric Lights". In 1879 he created a
successful incandescent light bulb. This was his hardest project – from 1877 to
1880, Edison and his assistants tried around 3000 experiments to perfect their
light bulb design. By the end of 1880, Edison had produced a bulb that lasted
1500 hours. This discovery marked the beginning of commercially manufactured
light bulbs and in 1880, Thomas Edison’s company, Edison Electric Light
Company began marketing its new product.
1. When was Edison born?
A. in 1878 B. in 1847 C. in 1877 D. in 1500
2. Where was Edison’s laboratory?
A. at his school B. in a company
C. in the city D. in their basement
3. How many hours did the 1880 bulb last?
A. 3000 B. 1500 C. 1880 D. 1878
4. What does the word “its” in the last sentence refer to?
A. Thomas Edison’s company B. Thomas Edison’s patent
C. Thomas Edison’s invention D. Thomas Edison’s discovery
5. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. A brief history of the light bulb B. The early life of Thomas Edison
C. Family of Thomas Edison D. Thomas Edison’s company

D. WRITING
I. Rewrite the following sentences based on the words in brackets.
1. My friend asked me how I could overcome language barriers when I studied
abroad.

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My friend asked, “____________________ language barriers when you study
abroad?” (CAN)
2. She asked, “How many planets are there in the solar system, Binh?”
She asked Binh how many ____________________ in the solar system.
(THERE)
3. During their visit to Vu Quang National Park, they discovered many kinds of
rare flowers.
While ____________________ Vu Quang National Park, they discovered many
kinds of rare flowers. (WAS)

II. Complete each second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the
first sentence. Use no more than five words.
1. Mr. Smith is one of my professors.
=> Mr. Smith is a __________________________________________________.
2. Some children are standing behind me waiting to go inside the gallery.
=> I am standing ___________________ some children waiting to go inside the
gallery.
3. Linda asked Tom, “Why don’t you invite me to join your astronomy club?”
=> Linda asked Tom __________________________ to join his astronomy club.
4. They told me, “We are having a video conferencing tonight.”
=> They told me they _________________________________________ that
night.

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 PRACTICE TEST 4
A. PRONUNCIATION AND STRESS
I. Circle 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. instant B. castle C. sticker D. substance
2. A. crater B. tablet C. webcam D. scanner
3. A. rocket B. promise C. oppose D. shopping

II. Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the
other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following
questions.
1. A. guarantee B. awardee C. committee D. absentee
2. A. gravity B. truancy C. disaster D. habitat

B. USE OF LANGUAGE

I. Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the

following questions.
1. As soon as Peter ____________ enough information about the protection of
endangered species, he will start doing his wildlife project.
A. gathering B. gathered C. gathers D. gather
2. Before the big sale started, Nancy ___________ a shopping list carefully.
A. made B. makes C. making D. make
3. The museum is ____________ to the art gallery.
A. behind B. opposite C. near D. next

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4. We will travel to Da Nang __________ we have finished the project.
A. until B. while C. after D. before
5. Should we recycle __________ products?
A. unused B. unuse C. use D. unusing
6. Seven Eleven is the most popular _______________ store in Thailand.
A. inconvenience B. inconvenient C. convenience D. convenient
7. What did you do after you ___________ around the boutiques?
A. browsed B. browse C. will browse D. browsing
8. It’s necessary to prepare an emergency kit before a tropical storm ________.
A. was breaking B. broke C. breaks D. break
9. They own this car. It’s ____________.
A. hers B. theirs C. ours D. mine
10. "I'm going to visit my parents." said Susan.
A. Susan said that she was going to visit her parents.
B. Susan said that she is going to visit her parents.
C. Susan said that she was going to visit my parents.
D. Susan says that she was going to visit her parents.

II. Put the verbs in brackets in the correct form.

1. Thanks to the development of technology, computers (become)
____________________________ smaller and smaller.
2. One of the most intriguing questions astronomers and scientists hope (answer)
____________________________ one day is whether life exists on other
planets.
3. It is certain that robots (improve) ____________________________ the
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4. The Earth seems too small (accommodate)
____________________________ the increasing population.
5. Scientists believe that Mars also (experience)
____________________________ seasons just as the Earth does.
6. She was cooking dinner when the guests (arrive) ____________________.
7. He said that he (go) ____________________________ to the beach the next
weekend.
8. They planned (keep) ____________________________ in touch with each
other by using emails.
9. There is a lot of interest in (do) ____________________________
experiments in the conditions.
10. We should not (use) ____________________________our smartphones for
more than a few hours every day.

III. Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs
correction in each of the following questions.
1. The Japanese teacher sent a video to the absentees in Monday.
A. absentees B. in C. sent D. Japanese
2. Tim said that he is going to watch a movie that night.
A. that B. said C. to watch D. is

IV. Circle 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.
1. Luckily, my people stayed alive after the earthquake yesterday.
A. slept B. revived C. survived D. died
2. The shop assistant had to break the conversation to serve a customer.
A. cancel B. continue C. interrupt D. stop

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V. Circle 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.
1. They've been taken to a safe place where temporary accommodation will be
provided for them.
A. spot B. point C. factory D. shelter
2. Which are the most common disasters in Ha Tinh?
A. popular B. severe C. serious D. strange

VI. Give the correct word form of these words in brackets.

1. It would be very hard to _________________ a natural disaster without the
help of advanced technology. (prediction)
2. The teachers at our school use a biometric application to check students’
_________________ via our fingerprints. (present)

VII. Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the most suitable response to

complete each of the following exchanges.
1. Allan: “Do you think email will replace snail mails in 2030?”
Bill: “___________________. That will happen.”
A. Yes, they do B. Yes, I think so
C. No, I don’t think so D. No, they won’t
2. Gilbert: “I want to become a scientist in the future.”
Harry: “______________.”
A. So I do C. I don’t, either
B. Neither do I D. So do I

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I. Read the passage and choose the correct answer.
People have been inventing things for years. Paper was invented about 2,000
years ago. The wheel was invented more than 5,000 years ago. What would life
be like without paper to write on or bikes to ride? Those inventions have made
life easier.
Airplane
The Wright Brothers invented the first airplane in December 1903. That
makes 2003 the 100th anniversary! Before the airplane was invented, most
people travelled by cars, boats, and trains. Today, airplanes help people travel
faster. How do airplanes help you?
Telephone
Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone in 1876. Before the
telephone was invented, people kept in touch by writing letters or talking in
person. Today the telephone makes it easier for people to talk to one another.
How do telephones help you?
Automobile
The first four-wheeled gas-powered car was invented by Karl Benz in
1891. Before people had cars, they couldn't travel easily. They walked or rode
horses for short trips. They took trains or boats for long trips. Today cars are one
of the main ways people travel. How do cars help you?
Computer
People worked for years to make the first computer. It was built in 1946.
The first computer was called ENIAC. Today computers are an important part of
many people's lives. People use computers as tools to write, get information, and
much more. How do computers help you?
1. Which of the following are two inventions in the passage that were
invented before 1900?
A. the telephone and the car B. the car and the computer

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C. the computer and the airplane D. the airplane and the telephone
2. What do all the inventions described in this text have in common?
A. All these inventions were invented in the twentieth century.
B. All these inventions were invented by Americans.
C. All these inventions made people’s lives easier.
D. All these inventions changed how people travel.
3. It can be inferred from the passage that ________.
A. the Wright Brothers spent a long time trying to invent the airplane
B. someone had the idea to invent the computer in the 1940s or early 1950s
C. Karl Benz didn't like to walk or ride horses for short trips
D. Alexander Graham Bell wrote many letters in his lifetime
4. What does the word “anniversary” in the second paragraph most nearly
mean?
A. an interesting idea B. an event C. a statement of fact D. a celebrated
date
5. The primary purpose of this passage is to describe ________.
A. the invention of the airplane in December 1903
B. some inventions that have made a big difference
C. some ways that computers help make our lives easier
D. the reasons that Karl Benz invented the gas-powered car

II. Choose the most suitable word for each space.

Today, voice messaging is a popular function (1) __________ people use
to send their spoken recorded messages. In terms of its advantages, mobile
users can create voice messages quickly and easily (2) __________
smartphones. It can help save time on typing and avoid spelling mistakes. It’s
also very convenient to contact others if you don’t want to show your face or
cannot make video calls. As for (3) __________ disadvantages, this modern

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communication needs a stable Internet access. In addition, for some people, (4)
__________ voice messages is rather inconvenient and answering them might
be done later. In short, voice messaging has both pros and cons. I think people
will still use it as a common (5) __________ of communication in the future.
1. A. who B. why C. that D. whose
2. A. via B. in C. from D. to
3. A. their B. it’s C. it D. its
4. A. checks B. checking C. check D. to check
5. A. kind B. manner C. form D. way

D. WRITING
I. Complete each second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the
first sentence.
1. The head of the technology department said: “Space tourism will broaden our
knowledge of space.”
=> The head of the technology department said that _____________________
_______________________________________________________________
2. The factory’s manager said that they were going to hire a group of robots the
following week.
=> The factory’s manager said: “_____________________________________.”
3. “Are the rings of Saturn too distant to be seen from the Earth without a
telescope?” My son asked.
=> My son asked _________________________________________________

II. Write sentences from the words and phrases given.

1. There / heavy / snow / between / 7 p.m. / 10 p.m / yesterday.
________________________________________________________________

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2. It / necessary / prepare / emergency kit / before / tropical storm / break.
________________________________________________________________
3. We / wondered / why / people / Mars / Red Planet.
________________________________________________________________
4. If / you / love / home-grown / food, / you / cannot / miss / farmers’ market /
weekend.
________________________________________________________________

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 ANSWER KEY
PRACTICE TEST 1
A. PRONUNCIATION AND STRESS
I.
1. C 2. A 3. D
II.
1. B 2. C

B. USE OF LANGUAGE
I.
1. A 2. B 3. D 4. C 5. A
6. D 7. C 8. B 9. A 10. D
II.
1. Pollutants 2. Environmentalists
3. consumption 4. Conservation
5. attention 6. products
7. Attractive 8. humour
9. unpredictable 10. Scientists
III.
1. A 2. A
IV.
1. B 2. A
V.
1. A 2. C
VI.

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1. to go 2. to return
VII.
1. B 2. C

C. READING
I.
1. A 2. C 3. D 4. B 5. C
II.
1. B 2. D 3. B 4. B 5. A

D. WRITING
I.
1. I was held up in traffic, so I arrived at the store late.
2. Planting trees plays a key role in preserving the environment.
3. The mall is far from my house.
II.
1. How much are these shoes?
= How much do these shoes cost?
2. We ran out of rice during the hurricane.
3. We want to help the victims of the earthquake.
4. It takes her 2 hours to practise yoga every morning for her health and
relaxation.

PRACTICE TEST 2
A. PRONUNCIATION AND STRESS
I.

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1. C 2. D 3. B
II.
1. D 2. B

B. USE OF LANGUAGE
I.
1. A 2. B 3. D 4. C 5. A
6. D 7. B 8. C 9. D 10. A
II.
1. often goes 2. don’t enjoy 3. Do you prefer
4. takes 5. is 6. Are you
7. Does your household actively participate 8. Are there
9. is 10. are
III.
1. C 2. A
IV.
1. C 2. A
V.
1. C 2. B
VI.
1. encourage 2. pollution
VII.
1. D 2. C

C. READING
I.
1. F 2. F 3. T 4. T 5. T

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II.
1. Negative effects on human health and ecosystem quality.
2. Oil spills, chemical spills, and nuclear accidents.
3. Destruction of biodiversity, damage to soil, water, and air quality.
4. By applying sustainable development principles and holding polluters
accountable.
5. Harmful impact on the natural environment caused by external substances.

D. WRITING
I.
1. What is the price of the T-shirt?
2. I spent 3 hours browsing through the different stores yesterday.
3. The government should provide the community with better recycling facilities.
II.
1. What time was she participating in a beach clean-up event?
2. What were they doing to restore the deforested area?
3. Where was he composting food scraps?
4. Who was studying the effects of pollution on marine life?

PRACTICE TEST 3
A. PRONUNCIATION AND STRESS
I.
1. A 2. D 3. D
II.
1. A 2. B
B. USE OF LANGUAGE
I.

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1. D 2. A 3. B 4. D 5. A
6. B 7. C 8. C 9. D 10. B
II.
1. spends 2. buying 3. drop 4. is growing
5. throws 6. held 7. sells 8. to erupt
III.
1. C 2. B
IV.
1. D 2. A
V.
1. D 2. B
VI.
3. habitable 4. dominate
VII.
1. C 2. C
C. READING
I.
1. D 2. B 3. C 4. A 5. D
II.
1. B 2. D 3. B 4. A 5. A
D. WRITING
I.
1. How can you overcome
2. planets there were
3. they were visiting
II.
1. professor of mine
2. in front of
3. why he didn’t invite her

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4. were having a video conferencing

PRACTICE TEST 4
A. PRONUNCIATION AND STRESS
I.
1. B 2. A 3. C
II.
1. C 2. C
B. USE OF LANGUAGE
I.
1. C 2. A 3. D 4. C 5. A
6. A 7. A 8. C 9. B 10. A
II.
1. are becoming 2. to answer
3. will improve 4. to accommodate
5. experiences 6. arrived
7. was going 8. to keep
9. Doing 10. use
III.
1. B 2. D
IV.
1. D 2. B
V.
1. D 2. A
VI.
1. predict 2. presence
VII.
1. B 2. D
C. READING
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I.
1. A 2. C 3. B 4. D 5. B
II.
1. C 2. A 3. D 4. B 5. D
D. WRITING
I.
1. The head of the technology department said that space tourism would broaden our
knowledge of space.
2. The factory’s manager said: “We are going to hire a group of robots next week.”
3. My son asked if the rings of Saturn were too distant to be seen from the Earth without
a telescope.
II.
1. There was heavy snow between 7 p.m. and 10 p.m yesterday.
2. It’s necessary to prepare an emergency kit before a tropical storm breaks.
3. He wondered why people called Mars the Red Planet.
4. If you love home-grown food, you cannot miss the farmers’ market at the weekend.

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