E8 –End Term 1 – Test 01

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.
Question 1. A. monument B. Communal C. occupy D. structure
Question 2. A. learned B. needed C. guided D. wanted
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.
Question 3. A. diversity B. education C. heritage D. celebrate
Question 4. A. ethnic B. diverse C. gather D. custom

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct

answer to each of the following questions.
5. Thanks for the party. I had so ___________ fun there.
A. many B. some C. much D. a little
6. In the Central Highlands, the biggest and tallest house in the village is the
___________house.
A. traditional B. communal C. bamboo D. stilt
7. Five-color sticky rice is _____ important traditional dish.
A. an B. a C. the D. some
8. Many young people don’t _____the tradition of living with their parents
when they are eighteen.
A. try B. follow C. obey D. take
9. It’s the __________ in that country for women to get married in white.
A. hobby B. habit C. custom D. costume
10.If we meet at 9:00, we __________ plenty of time to talk.
A. have B. is having C. will have D. had
11.The patient will not recover unless he _____________ an operation.
A. had undergone B. would undergo
C. undergoes D. was undergoing

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 12.______________ to the tradition, we have a firework display on New Year’s
Eve.
A. In addition B. According C. Owning D. Thanks

Read the following announcement and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your

answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered
blanks from 13 to 16.

The school that “SWITCHED OFF”

This week, our school is beginning an unusual experiment. The students have
decided (13) __________ using social media for a week.
Day 1 - Time to switch (14) __________ your phone
Day 5 - Life without social media (15) __________ easy
Day 7 - Most (16) __________ drop out

13. A. stop B. to stop C. stopping D. stopped

14. A. off B. on C. of D. out
15. A. is B. isn't C. was D. wasn’t
16. A. students B. student C. teacher D. teachers

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct

answer to each of the following questions from 17 to 18.
17. Put the sentences (a-c) in the correct order, then fill in the blank to make a
logical text.
Traveling is a great way to learn new things...
a. Second, you can visit famous places and take photos.
b. First, you can meet new people and try different food.
c. Finally, traveling helps you create happy memories.
A. a-b-c B. b-a-c C. b-c-a D. a-c-b
18. Choose the sentence that most appropriately ends the text (in Question 17).
A. Traveling is fun and helps you learn about the world.
B. It’s also important to bring a camera when you travel.
C. Everyone should not travel once a year.
D. Remember to bring your key before going out.

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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 19 to 24.
Lunar New Year, more (19) ____ known by its shortened name Tet, which is the
most important and (20) ____ holiday and festival in Viet Nam. Tet takes place
from (21) _____ first day of the first month of the Lunar calendar (around late
January or early February) until at least the third day. Many Vietnamese (22)
______ for Tet by cooking special foods and cleaning the house. There are lots of
customs practicing during Tet, like visiting a person’s house on the first day of the
New Year, wishing New Year’s greetings (23) ______ giving lucky money to
children and elderly people. During Tet, Vietnamese visit their relatives and
temples, (24) ______ the trouble of the past year and hoping for a better upcoming
year.
19: A. common B. commonly C. uncommon D. uncommonly
20: A. popular B. dangerous C. difficult D. boring
21: A. a B. an C. the D. Ø
22: A. prepare B. preparation C. preparative D. preparing
23: A. or B. so C. but D. and
24: A. forgetting about B. forget about
C. forgot to D. forgetting to

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence

that is closest in meaning to the original sentence in each of the following
questions.
25. He / enjoy / get up / early / the morning.
A. He enjoy getting up early the morning.
B. He enjoy getting up early in the morning.
C. He enjoys getting up early in the morning.
D. He enjoys get up early in the morning.

26. What / the price / the bronze statue / cost?

A. What does the price of the bronze statue cost?
B. What do the price of the bronze statue cost?
C. What is the price the bronze statue cost?
D. What does the price of the bronze statue costs?

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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence
that is made from the given cues in each of the following questions.

27.We won’t celebrate the festival. It will cost too much money.
A. We won't celebrate the festival if it will cost too much money.
B. We won't celebrate the festival if it costs too much money.
C. We don’t celebrate the festival if it costs too much money.
D. We don’t celebrate the festival if it will cost too much money.
28.Although social media websites help teenagers, it can be bad if it is
overused.

A. Although social media websites help teenagers, but it can be bad if it is overused.
B. Social media websites help teenagers; therefore, it can be bad if it is overused.
C. Social media websites help teenagers; moreover, it can be bad if it is overused.
D. Social media websites help teenagers; however, it can be bad if it is overused.

Read the following sign or notice and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your
answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 29. What does the sign say?

A. You mustn’t drive after drinking.

B. You shouldn’t drink after taking medicines.
C. You must be careful with drunk drivers.
D. You must drive carefully.

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Question 30. What does the notice say?

A. This area is supervised by camera.

B. You must look after your cameras in this area.
C. Cameras can only used for security purposes.
D. Cameras can be used in this area.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer
sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions from 31
to 36.
The Japanese tea ceremony
The Japanese tea ceremony, known as "chanoyu" or "sado", is a traditional ritual
influenced by Zen Buddhism in which powdered green tea, or matcha, is
ceremonially prepared by a skilled practitioner. This practice has been a significant
part of Japanese culture for centuries.
The ceremony is not just about drinking tea; it is an art form that emphasizes
aesthetics, etiquette, and a sense of tranquility. Each movement during the
ceremony is performed with precision and grace, and the setting is often simple,
with minimal decorations, creating an atmosphere of calm and mindfulness. The
tea is typically served in a small, hand-crafted bowl, and the participants take turns
sipping it in silence.
The tea ceremony is often conducted in a purpose-built tea room or garden, which
may include features like sliding doors, tatami mats, and a small hearth.
Participants are expected to remove their shoes before entering and to behave in a
respectful, humble manner. The practice encourages participants to appreciate the
present moment and to honor the connections they have with each other.
31. What is the main idea of the reading passage?
A. The history of the Japanese tea ceremony.
B. The importance of tea in Japanese culture.
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C. The customs and etiquette of the Japanese tea ceremony.
D. The different types of tea used in Japanese ceremonies.
32. The word "chanoyu" in the passage refers to _______.
A. a type of tea. B. a Zen Buddhist ritual.
C. the Japanese tea ceremony. D. a tea-growing region in Japan.
33. Which of the following is a key feature of the Japanese tea ceremony?
A. Serving tea in a large pot.
B. Using tea bags instead of powdered tea.
C. Performing precise movements with grace and mindfulness.
D. Drinking tea while chatting and socializing.
34. Where is the tea ceremony usually conducted?
A. In a busy public place. B. In a tea garden or tea room.
C. In an open park. D. In a modern café.
35. The word "minimal" in the passage is closest in meaning to _______.
A. few B. many C. large D. simple
36. What do participants in the Japanese tea ceremony do before entering the tea
room?
A. Drink tea. B. Take off their shoes.
C. Wash their hands. D. Speak to each other.

Four phrases/sentences have been removed from the text below.

For each question, mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 37
to 40.

A. Yoga helps them to develop body awareness, self-control, and flexibility.

B. Women or men, adults or children.
C. Also helps them to focus and become better.
D. It is good for both your body and mind.

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 Yoga originates in India. (37) ____________. Anyone can do Yoga: (38)
____________. Special children's classes are devised to help them cope with
pressures they feel from school work. By learning how to coordinate
breathing and movement, (39) ____________. Taking up yoga (40)
____________ with daily routines. An ideal time to do yoga is before
breakfast.

Question 37: Question 38: Question 39: Question 40:

E8 – Test 02
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. detest B. resort C. prefer D. message
2. A. knit B. speciality C. ability D. during

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. protection B. computer C. difficult D. attention
4. A. generous B. confession C. possible D. excellent

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct

answer to each of the following questions.
5. The boys often help their parents to __________ water from the village well.
A. gather B. collect C. give D. find
6. The Viet people have many __________ customs and crafts.
A. tradition B. traditional C. culture D. customary
7. On the side of the road, the boy is herding __________.
A. kites B. hay C. cattle D. blackberries
8. "Children in my village often fly their kites in dry rice fields." -
"__________"
A. It’s right up my street! B. That’s awesome.
C. Exactly what I want. D. How interesting!
9. Gathering and hunting still play an important role in the __________ of the
Laha.
A. economic B. economy C. economical D. economize
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 10.The workers are __________ a truck with timber.
A. unloading B. loading C. taking D. filling
11.My uncle hired extra workers to help at harvest __________.
A. time B. point C. period D. season
12.From the hilltop, we can see row after row of orange trees __________ to
the horizon.
A. running B. expanding C. enlarging D. stretching

Read the following announcement and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your

answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered
blanks from 13 to 16.
Announcement:
Welcome to the annual City Life Festival! This event will showcase (13)
__________ vibrant culture and diverse (14) __________ of our city. Join us (15)
__________ Central Park for a day filled with music, food, and fun. There will be
performances from local bands, (16) __________ a food market featuring
international cuisines.
13.A. a B. an C. the D. no article
14.A. activities B. activity C. game shows D. game show
15.A. at B. in C. on D. by
16.A. including B. included C. include D. includes

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct

answer to each of the following questions from 17 to 18.
17. Put the sentences (a-c) in the correct order, then fill in the blank to make a
logical text.
Hi everyone,
a. Additionally, bring gloves and trash bags to help with the clean-up.
b. Firstly, we are planning a neighborhood clean-up day this Saturday, June 25th.
c. Please meet us at the park entrance at 9 AM.

A. b-a-c B. a-b-c C. c-b-a D. a-c-b

18. Choose the sentence that most appropriately ends the text (in Question 17).
A. Moreover, don’t forget to bring your umbrella.
B. I really love doing community services because it’s bring the happiness for
everyone.
C. Finally, let's work together to keep our community beautiful!
D. Finally, please come and help us make our community a noisier place!

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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 19 to 24.

Have you ever visited a festival celebrating life in the countryside? This is (19) ___
to experience (20) _______ traditions, from old customs to food preparation
methods. The festival takes place every year in a small village, and it’s (21)
_______ festival of its kind. People from nearby towns come (22) _______ enjoy
the celebration and try the local delicacies. They even participate in traditional
games like tug-of-war and racing. This event (23) _______ for a few days,
bringing the community together in a joyful (24) ____.
19. A. a perfect opportunity B. perfect a opportunity
C. a opportunity perfect D. opportunity a perfect
20. A. some B. much C. many D. little
21. A. the largest festival B. the most large festival
C. the larger festival D. the large festival
22. A. to B. for C. with D. to be
23. A. takes place B. took place C. take place D. is taken
24. A. road B. method C. way D. process

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence

that is closest in meaning to the original sentence in each of the following
questions.
Question 25. The ancient pagoda in this area is a very popular tourist
destination.
A.This area is famous for its ancient pagoda.
B. This area is famous with its ancient pagoda.
C. This area is famous for it’s ancient pagoda.
D. This area is famous with it’s ancient pagoda.
Question 26. Parents now have higher expectations of their children, so
children are under more pressure than before.
A. Parents now have higher expectations of their children; therefore, children are
under more pressure than before.

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B. Parents now have higher expectations of their children; however, children are
under more pressure than before.
C. Parents now have lower expectations of their children; nevertheless, children are
under more pressure than before.
D. Parents now have the same expectations as before; moreover, children are under
more pressure than before

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence

that is made from the given cues in each of the following questions.

Question 27. People / the countryside / react / slow / changes / than / those / the
city.
A. People in the countryside seems to react more slowly with changes than those in
the city.
B. People in the countryside seems to react slower to changes than those in the city.
C. People in the countryside seem to react more slowly to changes than those in
the city.
D. People in the countryside seem to react more slower to changes than those in
the city.

Question 28. I/ looking forward/ see/ the elephant race/ Dak Lak/ next 2
weeks.
A. I’m looking forward to seeing the elephant race in Dak Lak next 2 weeks.
B. I’m look forward to seeing the elephant race in Dak Lak next 2 weeks.
C. I’m looks forward to seeing the elephant race in Dak Lak next 2 week.
D. I’m looking forward to see the elephant race in Dak Lak next 2 weeks.

Read the following sign or notice and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your
answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 29. What does the sign say?

A. You can swim here.

B. You must be careful.
C. You won’t swim here.
D. You mustn’t swim here.

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Question 30. What does the notice say?
Tennis club
New players welcome!
Tennis lesson for children on Monday and Friday
Only 10$

A. Tennis lessons for children on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

B. Tennis lessons for adults on Mondays and Fridays.
C. Less then 15$ to join the club.
D. Tennis lessons for children on Mondays and Fridays for $100 to join.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer
sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions from 31
to 36.
Life in the countryside
Life in the countryside is often much quieter and simpler than life in the city. Many
people in rural areas work as farmers, growing crops or raising animals. In the
evenings, families often gather to spend time together, whether it’s for a meal or
simply chatting. Unlike teenagers in the city, who might spend their time on social
media or hanging out with friends at the mall, those in the countryside often enjoy
outdoor activities such as hiking or fishing.
Ethnic groups in Vietnam, like the H’mong and the Tay, have their own unique
customs and traditions that are passed down from generation to generation. For
example, some ethnic groups celebrate the Lunar New Year in a special way, with
traditional dances, music, and delicious foods. Life in the countryside is a great
example of how people from different backgrounds can live harmoniously and
respect each other’s traditions.
31. What is the main idea of the reading passage?
A. Life and customs of ethnic groups in Vietnam.
B. The difference between life in the city and life in the countryside.
C. Rural farming techniques.
D. The popularity of outdoor activities among teenagers.
32. The word "gather" in the passage is CLOSEST in meaning to ______.
A. split B. come together C. separate D. wander
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33. What is mentioned as one of the outdoor activities enjoyed by teenagers in the
countryside?
A. Social media B. Watching movies C. Hiking D. Playing video games
34. Life in the countryside is described as ______.
A. fast-paced and modern B. simple and quiet
C. stressful and busy D. filled with technology
35. Which of the following is NOT true?
A. Teenagers in the countryside enjoy more outdoor activities than those in the city.
B. People in rural areas often gather for meals or conversations.

C. Ethnic groups in Vietnam have similar customs and traditions.

D. The H’mong and Tay celebrate the Lunar New Year with unique traditions.
36. The phrase "unique in the passage is OPPOSITE in meaning to ______.
A. strange B. often C. popular D. rare
Four phrases/sentences have been removed from the text below.
For each question, mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 37
to 40.

A. Visitors can enjoy a colorful and grand opening ceremony

B. Hue Festival is well-known as an international festival
C. Vietnamese traditional and cultural values
D. The first Hue Festival took place in 2000.

Hue Festival is a big cultural event of Hue City that is held every two years. It is
the occasion to honor cultural and historical values of Vietnam’s former capital
city. (37) __________.

At the beginning of Hue Festival, (38) __________ with unique performances by

several art groups from Vietnam and other countries. During the festival, there is a
variety of cultural events. (39) __________, where cultures of many countries
converge together, as well as where (40) __________ are widely presented to the
world.

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