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Test 1
Task 1: Choose the word with a different way of pronunciation in the underlined
part.
1. A. butterfly B. father C. winter D. perfect
2. A. comic B. concert C. volunteer D. hole
3. A. worked B. watched C. helped D. learned
4. A. stayed B. filled C. rounded D. played
Task 2: Choose the best option to complete each sentence.
1. What _____ you do in your free time?
A. do
B. did
C. are
D. does
2. John hates _____ bell pepper and _____ coins.
A. eat - collect
B. eating - collect
C. eat - collecting
D. eating - collecting
3. _____ the cooking lesson start at 6 p.m?
A. Is
B. Are
C. Does
D. Do
4. Don’t eat much sugar or you will put _____ weight.
A. at
B. on
C. with
D. up
5. Healthy food and exercise help people _____ fit.
A. keep
B. keeping
C. avoid
D. avoiding
6. We did some very _____ activities last summer.
A. interests
B. interest
C. interested
D. interesting
7. Warm Clothes Club _____ clothes and sent them to poor people in rural areas.
A. collect
B. collects
C. collected
D. collecting
8. A: They raised a fund of about 1000 USD for homeless people. - B: _____
A. Wonderful!
B. It’s a pity!
C. That's a shame!
D. You’re welcome.
9. Making models of small cars and planes _____ children be more patients.
A. help
B. helped
C. helps
D. helping
10. Did she _____ books to orphans?
A. donate
B. donated
C. donating
D. donates
Task 3: Fill each blank with the correct form of the verb in brackets.
1. Khanh (eat) ___________ a lot of cakes yesterday.
2. Students in the USA (not usually wear) ___________ uniform.
3. Let’s (go) ___________ outside and play something.
4. The Vietnamese (be) ___________ very kind and friendly.
5. Thang loves (sing) ___________. He (sing) ___________ every day.
6. Dogs (bark) ___________ when they see strangers.
Task 4: Read the passage and decide whether the statements that follow are True or
False.
Linda wakes up early in the morning, gets dressed, and has breakfast before
catching a bus to school. Her classes start at 8:00 a.m and finish at 4:00 p.m. During her
lunch break, she likes hanging out with her friends and chatting about their hobbies. After
school, Linda comes back home and spends two hours studying and doing her homework.
In her free time, she reads books or watches her favorite TV shows. Before going to bed,
Linda likes to plan her schedule for the next day to ensure that she's on track with her
studies.
1. Linda goes to school on foot. _____
2. Linda hates chatting about hobbies with her friends at school. _____
3. She spends 2 hours studying and doing her homework. _____
4. Linda reads magazines or watches her favorite TV shows. _____
Task 5: Choose the word or phrase that best fits the blank space in the following
passage:
Hobbies are activities that we (1) _____ in our free time for fun. They can be
anything we enjoy,such as (2) _____ sports, drawing, or reading books. Hobbies are (3)
_____ because they can help us relax and reduce stress. They can also (4) _____ a way to
learn new skills and develop our creativity. When we have a hobby, we have something
to look forward to after a long day. Itbrings happiness and joy to our lives. So, why don’t
you find something you are excited (5)_____ and make it your hobby?
1. A. do B. does C. did D. done
2. A. play B. plays C. playing D. played
3. A. boring B. important C. unimportant D. unessential
4. A. be B. is C. are D. am
5. A. at B. about C. on D. with
Task 6: Write complete sentences, using the given words and phrases. You may
have to change the words or add some.
1. Coloured vegetables / be / healthy.
_______________________________________________________
2. You / should / spend / 8 hours / sleep / every day.
_______________________________________________________
3. Acne / affect / 70-80% / young people / between 12 and 30.
_______________________________________________________
4. She / read / books / the elderly people / her free time.
_______________________________________________________
5. I /go / school / foot / when / I / be / a child.
_______________________________________________________
Test 2
TASK 1. Read the passage. Circle the best answer A, B, or C to each of the
questions.
Judo, one of the most popular martial arts, comes from Japan and it is quite well-
known in Viet Nam. When we do judo, we will learn some basic techniques in throwing,
grappling, and striking. We learn them carefully and steps by steps so that we do not
have to worry too much about injuries. Judo teaches us how to train our bodies and
minds as well as how to use our energy in the best way. It first appeared in the Olympic
Games in Tokyo in 1964 and since 1972 it has been an official event in the Olympic
Games. Vietnamese judokas – people who do judo – have won some international
recognition and are trying their best to win first medals in the Olympic Games.
1. What is the passage mainly about?
A. The development of judo.
B. The development and benefits of judo.
C. The development of judo in Viet Nam.
2. What does the word It in line 6 mean?
A. Energy.
B. Mind.
C. Judo.
3. What is one of the benefits of practising judo?
A. Knowing how to throw people.
B. Learning to control our bodies.
C. Winning medals in competitions.
4. When did Judo first appear in the Olympic Games?
A. In 1954.
B. In 1964.
C. In 1968.
5. How many Olympic medals did Vietnamese judokas win in 1972?
A. None.
B. One.
C. Two.
Task 2.Read the passage and answer the questions.
Banh mi: The Perfect Street Food of Vietnam
Banh mi is known as a popular street food in Vietnam. It is a type of sandwich that is
made with a baguette that is filled with a variety of ingredients, such as meat, pickled
vegetables, and herbs. Banh mi is typically served fresh and hot and often used for snack
or main meal. It can be eaten plain or with a side of soup or salad. Banh mi is a delicious
and versatile food that is enjoyed by people all over the world. It’s not only a great way
to experience the flavors of Vietnam but also is a convenient and affordable meal that can
be enjoyed on the go.
1. What is Banh mi known as?
_______________________________________________________
2. What are the ingredients of Banh mi?
_______________________________________________________
3. Do people all over the world enjoy Banh mi?
_______________________________________________________
4. What does the word “It” refer to?
_______________________________________________________
5. Is Banh mi a convenient but expensive meal?
_______________________________________________________
III. WRITING
TASK 1. For each question, complete the second sentence so that it means the
same as the first one. 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. My father often collects stamps in his free time. (HOBBY)
My ____________________ collecting stamps.
2. It often takes her hours to draw pictures every Sunday. (SPENDS)
She often ____________________ pictures every Sunday.
3. The Japanese have a healthy diet so they live long lives. (OF)
The Japanese live long lives ____________________ healthy diet.
4. We donate these clothes to children who have no home. (HOMELESS)
We give these clothes ____________________.
5. My mother began to teach English in 1996. (WORKING)
My mother started ____________________ English teacher in 1996.
IV. LANGUAGE FOCUS
TASK 1. Choose the word with a different way of pronunciation in the underlined
part. Circle A, B, or C.
1. A. condition B. protect C. tofu
2. A. maturity B. teenager C. orphanage
3. A. developed B. planted C. needed
4. A. enjoyed B. cooked C. volunteered
TASK 2. Fill each blank with the present simple, present continuous or past
simple form of the verb in brackets.
1. When Tom was a teenager, his hobby ___________ (be) horse riding.
2. Alice often does judo at 5 p.m. every day, but today she ___________ (do) some
homework.
3. Do you know that the sun always ___________ (rise) in the East?
4. Look! Toby ___________ (have) some fast food again!
5. When I was in Nha Trang last month, I ___________ (collect) some beautiful
seashells.
6. - Look at you! Why ___________ you ___________ (pick) up litter?
7. ___________ Jenny ___________ (volunteer) in the local hospital last summer?
8. Trung never ___________ (watch) TV before finishing all his homework.
9. I ___________ (not study) now because I feel very tired.
10. Someone ___________ (throw) away a pile of rubbish on the pavement yesterday.
TASK 3. Choose the best option to complete each sentence. Circle A, B, or C.
1. You can use this ___________ to stick these pieces of color paper to decorate your
dollhouse.
A. nail
B. glue
C. model
2. When children take care of their pets, they learn how to take on ___________.
A. happiness
B. maturity
C. responsibility
3. Some hobbies can help students learn to be ___________ with their work.
A. patient
B. popular
C. valuable
4. Tom is having a lot of fast food! He needs to change his ___________.
A. hobby
B. diet
C. condition
5. - What is tofu? - It’s a ___________ from soybeans.
A. produce
B. product
C. producer
6. Look at those students. They are picking ___________ used bottles to help save the
environment.
A. over
B. in
C. up
Test 3
Task 1: Choose the word with a different way of pronunciation in the underlined
part.
1. A. walked B. wanted C. needed D. added
2. A. sun B. sort C. success D. sure
3. A. earn B. clear C. search D. learn
4. A. more B. lost C. water D. north
Task 2: Choose the best option to complete each sentence.
1. We are very excited _____ meeting Taylor Swift at her global concert.
A. at
B. about
C. for
D. with
2. _____ people usually live on the streets, under bridges or in camps.
A. Elderly
B. Sick
C. Disabled
D. Homeless
3. If you want to be _____, you should drink enough water, eat more fruits and get
enough sleep.
A. health
B. healthy
C. unhealthy
D. healthiness
4. Quoc Hoc - Hue is _____ the bank of the Huong River, _____ Hue.
A. on - in
B. in - on
C. on - on
D. in - in
5. Guanlin: “Which do you prefer, pop or folk music?” - Jaehwan: “_____ “.
A. It is very interesting.
B. Sound great!
C. I prefer pop music.
D. I don’t think so.
6. When I _____ a child, I often _____ swimming with my friends.
A. am - go
B. was - went
C. were - went
D. are - go
7. My sister likes _____ yoga every morning to keep fit.
A. making
B. going
C. doing
D. collecting
8. Jack drives as _____ his father does.
A. careful as
B. more careful
C. the most carefully
D. carefully as
9. Hoa looks red. Maybe she has _____ because she was playing outdoors yesterday.
A. headache
B. spots
C. sunburn
D. stomachache
10. When _____ (you/buy) this doll? - Last week.
A. bought
B. did you buy
C. did you bought
D. do you buy
Task 3: Choose the words or phrases that are not correct in standard English.
1. They go to the nursing home together yesterday.
2. My father often does exercises and then drinks green tea on the morning.
3. The Japanese eat much fish instead of meat, so they live a long time.
4. I likes going to the cinema with my friends or hanging out with them in my freetime.
5. “Go-Green” is a non-profit organization that protect the environment.
Task 4. Choose the word or phrase that best fits the blank space in the following
passage:
Factors that affect eating habits around the world. There are (1) _____ reasons
for these differences in eating habits. Culture plays a big role, as (2)_____ climate. In
countries where it is hot, people tend to eat lighter meals, while in countries where it is
cold, people tend to (3) _____ heavier meals. Availability of food also plays a role. In
countries where food is scarce, people eat whatever they can get, while in countries
where food is plentiful, people have more choices. Eating habits (4) _____ constantly
changing, as people adopt new foods and new ways of eating.In recent years, there has
been a trend towards eating healthier foods. People are also eating more ethnic foods
because they (5) _____ more exposed to different cultures.
1. A. any B. many C. much D. lots
2. A. is B. are C. do D. does
3. A. eat B. eats C. eating D. ate
4. A. be B. is C. are D. am
5. A. become B. became C. becomes D. becoming
Task 5: Read the following passage and choose the best answer for the questions
below.
My name is Guanlin, and this is my story. Last summer, my family and uncle
Hung decided to go to Do Son Beach for holiday. We went in two cars but when we were
about to arrive, uncle Hung wanted to turn round and come back. He said it was too far
and time-consuming, in addition the weather was terribly hot. Anyway, what we decided
to do was to drive back about 200 km to a place where the train went through. Then we
put both cars on the train and we all went to Hai Phong by train. That was fun. It was a
good train. We had a good time in Hai Phong but we had to cut our holiday short. While
we were there, my father received a call to join an important project at the company.
Therefore, we all came on the train with the cars and then drove back to our home. It was
a really strange holiday because nothing went the way we planned it.
1. Why did uncle Hung want to come back?
A. Because it was too hot
B. Because it was too far
C. Because it was time-consuming
D. All are correct
2. In the end, how did Guanlin’s family go to Hai Phong?
A. by train
B. by car
C. by plane
D. by coach
3. Why was it a really strange holiday?
A. Because the weather was too hot.
B. Because the train was good.
C. Because the holiday was long.
D. Because nothing went the way they planned it.
4. Which word below can replace the word “fun”?
A. sorrow
B. interesting
C. unhappy
D. sad
Task 6: Rewrite the sentences without changing the meaning.
1. Doing exercises is better than playing video games.
Playing video games ________________________________________ as doing
exercises.
2. Children like watching Disney cartoons.
Children enjoy _______________________________________________________.
3. She didn’t bring along suncream when went to the beach yesterday, so she had a
sunburn.
Because _______________________________________________________.
Make a question for underlined words.
4. I travel to different countries twice a year.
_______________________________________________________?
5. My father started working as an English teacher in 2000.
_______________________________________________________?