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SECTION TWO: PHONETICS (0.5 point)

Part 1. Choose the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in
pronunciation in each of the following questions. Write your answers in the box
numbered below. (0.3 pt)
1. A. coat B. goat C. broad D. float
2. A. watches B. matches C. changes D. brushes
3. A. tough B. though C. cough D. rough
Part 2. Choose the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each
of the following questions. Write your answers in the box numbered below. (0.2 pt)
4. A. relax B. happen C. appear D. agree
5. A. education B. opportunity C. celebration D. industry
Multiple Choice Grammar and Vocabulary Exercises
1. If I ______ you, I would take that opportunity.
A. am B. were C. was D. had been
2. The teacher asked us if we ______ our homework.
A. do B. have done C. had done D. are doing
3. She managed to finish the report on time, ______ the difficulty of the task.
A. although B. despite C. because D. therefore
4. By the time we arrived at the station, the train ______.
A. has left B. had left C. was leaving D. leaves
5. The new manager is responsible ______ improving staff performance.
A. with B. for C. in D. to
6. You ______ eat too much junk food if you want to stay healthy.
A. shouldn’t B. mustn’t C. don’t have to D. needn’t
7. I was so tired that I ______ asleep in the middle of the meeting.
A. fell B. went C. made D. put
8. Peter ______ go to the gym regularly, but he stopped last year.
A. is used to B. used to C. was used to D. has used to
9. The weather was terrible; ______, we still went out for a walk.
A. therefore B. although C. however D. because
10. If I had studied harder, I ______ better in the exam.
A. will do B. would have done C. would do D. had done

Verb Forms Exercises

1. When I arrived, they (already/start) ______ their dinner.
2. She suggested (go) ______ for a walk in the park.
3. If I (know) ______ about the meeting earlier, I would have attended.
4. He admitted (steal) ______ the money from the office.
5. The new shopping mall (build) ______ next year.
6. I remember (see) ______ her somewhere before.
7. The report needs (finish) ______ by the end of the day.
8. We were made (wait) ______ for hours before getting our tickets.
9. He was the first (arrive) ______ at the party.
10. If she (study) ______ harder, she would pass the exam.
Error identification
I am writing to inform you about a problem with the laptop which I have bought from
your store last Monday. When I turned it on, I realized that the screen it was flickering
and the battery did not last long as promised in the description. I also noticed that the
some keys on the keyboard were not working properly.
Moreover, the charger that came with the laptop it does not seem to be original, as it is
different from the one shown on your website. I would be appreciate it if you could
arrange a replacement or a full refund as soon as possible. I am looking forward to
hearing from you soon.
Bài tập 2: Điền từ thích hợp vào chỗ trống
THE HISTORY OF TEA
Tea is one of the most popular drinks in the world. It ______ (1) first discovered in China
thousands of years ago. According to legend, Emperor Shen Nong accidentally dropped
some tea leaves into boiling water, and the result was a delicious ______ (2). Since then,
tea ______ (3) been an important part of Chinese culture. It was later introduced to other
parts of the world, ______ (4) Europe and India. Today, tea is enjoyed ______ (5)
millions of people every day. There are many different ______ (6) of tea, from black and
green to herbal and white. Tea is often associated ______ (7) relaxation and good health,
and some studies suggest that it may have several ______ (8) benefits.

COFFEE – THE WORLD’S FAVORITE BEVERAGE

Coffee is one of the most popular drinks worldwide, enjoyed by millions every day. The
story of coffee (0) ______ in Ethiopia, where legend says a goat herder discovered its
energizing effects. Over time, coffee (1) ______ across the Arabian Peninsula, eventually
(2) ______ Europe in the 17th century.
In the modern world, coffee (3) ______ an essential part of many cultures. People not
only drink it for its taste but also for its stimulating effects. Coffee shops (4) ______
social hubs, where people gather to work, relax, or converse.
Today, coffee is (5) ______ in more than 70 countries, with Brazil being the largest
producer. The process of coffee production (6) ______ multiple steps, including
harvesting, roasting, and grinding. Despite its popularity, some health experts warn that
(7) ______ coffee consumption may lead to negative effects such as insomnia and
anxiety.
However, recent studies suggest that moderate coffee intake (8) ______ several health
benefits, including improved cognitive function. Whether (9) ______ in the morning or as
an afternoon pick-me-up, coffee continues to (10) ______ people worldwide.

Chọn từ đúng để điền vào chỗ trống:

0 A. started | B. originates | C. begun | D. begins
1. A. spread | B. arrived | C. moved | D. appeared
2. A. entered | B. invaded | C. traveled | D. transferred
3. A. becomes | B. turned | C. transformed | D. adapted
4. A. turned | B. have become | C. becoming | D. become
5. A. grown | B. produced | C. harvested | D. planted
6. A. requires | B. involves | C. consists | D. demands
7. A. excessive | B. extreme | C. enormous | D. intensive
8. A. is linked to | B. connects to | C. is resulted in | D. causes
9. A. drinking | B. drink | C. drunk | D. being drunk
10. A. attract | B. fascinates | C. enchants | D. engages
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Rewrite the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, using
the word given. DO NOT CHANGE THE WORD GIVEN. You must use between
TWO and FIVE words, including the word given.
1. I haven’t seen such a breathtaking view before. (EVER)
→ This is the most breathtaking view I ______ before.
2. They say that the company is going bankrupt. (SAID)
→ The company is ______ bankrupt.
3. The storm destroyed several houses in the village last night. (WERE)
→ Several houses ______ by the storm last night.
4. “You shouldn’t spend too much money on unnecessary things,” she told me.
(ADVISED)
→ She ______ too much money on unnecessary things.
5. The boss made us work extra hours to complete the project. (WERE)
→ We ______ extra hours to complete the project by the boss.
 6. I regret not taking your advice. (WISH)
→ I ______ your advice.
7. We started learning Spanish five years ago. (FOR)
→ We ______ five years.
8. The accident was so serious that they closed the road for hours. (SUCH)
→ It ______ accident that they closed the road for hours.
9. They postponed the meeting until next week. (PUT)
→ They ______ until next week.
10. There’s no point in trying to persuade him. (WORTH)
→ It ______ to persuade him.
11. I regret not listening to your advice earlier.
→ I wish ______ your advice earlier.
12. It was wrong of you to talk to your boss like that.
→ You ______ to your boss like that.
13. The last time he saw his best friend was in 2018.
→ He ______ his best friend since 2018.
14. "I didn’t take your book," she said.
→ She denied ______ my book.
15. People believe that the missing boy has run away from home.
→ The missing boy ______ run away from home.
16. They will build a new shopping mall next year.
→ A new shopping mall ______ next year.
17. The manager demanded to see the report immediately.
→ The manager insisted ______ immediately.
18. It was such a boring film that I fell asleep halfway through.
→ The film ______ that I fell asleep halfway through.
19. I started learning French five years ago.
→ I ______ French for five years.
20. "You should take up a new hobby," the doctor told me.
→ The doctor advised ______ a new hobby.
Rearrange the words to form meaningful sentences.
1. you / object / I / taking / a / few / photos / here?
→ ______________________________________________________
2. had / so / much / rain / that / roads / flooded / completely.
→ ______________________________________________________
3. never / met / such / talented / musician / before.
→ ______________________________________________________
4. hardly / we / start / picnic / when / it / begin / rain.
→ ______________________________________________________
5. / application /must/ submitted / no / later / than / Friday.
→ ______________________________________________________
6. little / know / he / that / decision / change / his / life / forever.
→ ______________________________________________________
7. report / yet / written / has / not / been / final.
→ ______________________________________________________
8. scarcely / finish / homework / when / mother / ask / me / do / chores.
→ ______________________________________________________
9. too / tired / continue / working / night.
→ ______________________________________________________
10. suggested / he / we / leave / early / avoid / traffic.
→ ______________________________________________________
Advanced Sentence Building Exercise
🔹 Rearrange the words to form grammatically correct and meaningful sentences.
1. seen / rarely / such / impressive / performance / have / I.
→ ______________________________________________________
 2. only / after / finish / project / realize / importance / it.
→ ______________________________________________________
3. no / sooner / step / outside / start / rain / heavily.
→ ______________________________________________________
4. not / until / lose / health / people / appreciate / it.
→ ______________________________________________________
5. was / last / time / she / visit / us / two / years / ago.
→ ______________________________________________________
6. wish / he / take / my / advice / before / too / late.
→ ______________________________________________________
7. not / only / he / win / competition / also / break / record.
→ ______________________________________________________
8. hardly / he / enter / room / phone / ring.
→ ______________________________________________________
9. but / for / quick / reaction / driver / accident / be / worse.
→ ______________________________________________________
10. suggested / professor / students / submit / assignment / early / avoid /
penalties.
→ ______________________________________________________
Advanced Sentence Transformation with Idioms
🔹 Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one,
using the word given in capital. DO NOT CHANGE THE WORD GIVEN. You
must use between TWO and FIVE words, including the word given.
1. The project was very successful, which surprised everyone. (BLEW)
→ The project ______________________ its success.
2. I had no idea he was dishonest until I worked with him. (EYE)
→ Working with him ______________________ about his dishonesty.
3. They ignored my complaints completely. (EAR)
→ They ______________________ my complaints.
4. She finally accepted the truth after weeks of denial. (FEET)
→ She finally ______________________ after weeks of denial.
5. He suddenly decided to quit his job without warning. (SPUR)
→ He quit his job ______________________.
6. I don't believe his story—it sounds suspicious. (FISHY)
→ His story ______________________.
7. She didn't listen to my advice, and now she regrets it. (MILK)
→ She didn't listen to my advice, but it's no use ______________________ now.
8. It's not easy to become a doctor—it requires a lot of effort. (WALK)
→ Becoming a doctor is no ______________________.
9. The new policy has made everyone very angry. (FEATHERS)
→ The new policy has ______________________.
10. I was extremely nervous before giving my presentation. (BUTTERFLIES)
→ I had ______________________ before giving my presentation.
🔹 Bài tập 1: Sentence Transformation (Collocations & Idioms)
👉 Hoàn thành câu thứ hai sao cho nghĩa không đổi so với câu thứ nhất. Sử dụng từ
in hoa. Bạn phải dùng từ 2 đến 5 từ.
1. She became very nervous before her job interview. (BUTTERFLIES)
→ She __________________________ before her job interview.
2. He ignored all my warnings. (DEAF)
→ He __________________________ my warnings.
3. Getting a high IELTS score is not easy. (WALK)
→ Getting a high IELTS score is __________________________.
4. They decided to buy the house immediately without planning. (SPUR)
→ They bought the house __________________________.
 5. The deal sounds suspicious to me. (FISHY)
→ The deal __________________________ to me.

🔹 Bài tập 2: Multiple Choice (Phrasal Verbs & Idioms)

👉 Chọn đáp án đúng.
1. When he was about to propose, he suddenly got __________ and changed his
mind.
a) cold hands b) cold feet c) a cold shoulder
2. Her reaction really __________ my feathers.
a) ruffled b) smoothed c) tickled
3. The thief managed to __________ the police by hiding in an abandoned house.
a) get away with b) turn down c) run away from
4. Don’t __________ spilt milk! There’s nothing you can do now.
a) cry at b) cry over c) cry for
5. The manager told us to __________ the new project as soon as possible.
a) go on with b) put up with c) get on with
🔹 Bài tập 3: Sentence Completion (Phrasal Verbs & Collocations)
👉 Hoàn thành câu bằng cách sử dụng collocations hoặc phrasal verbs phù hợp.
1. We need to __________ the meeting because the manager is not available today.
(hoãn lại)
2. She finally __________ his proposal after thinking for weeks. (chấp nhận)
3. I don’t think we should __________ his rude behavior any longer. (chịu đựng)
4. The kids __________ their grandparents because they always tell great stories.
(ngưỡng mộ)
5. He completely __________ my expectations with his outstanding performance.
(vượt quá)
Bài tập: Viết lại câu với phrasal verbs
Viết lại các câu sau sao cho nghĩa không đổi, sử dụng phrasal verb thích hợp.
1. The teacher told the students to stop talking immediately.
→ The teacher told the students to ______ talking immediately.
2. I don’t understand how he tolerates such rude behavior.
→ I don’t understand how he ______ such rude behavior.
3. The police are investigating the cause of the fire.
→ The police are ______ the cause of the fire.
4. We need to cancel the meeting due to unforeseen circumstances.
→ We need to ______ the meeting due to unforeseen circumstances.
5. He invented a story to explain why he was late.
→ He ______ a story to explain why he was late.
6. She rejected the job offer because the salary was too low.
→ She ______ the job offer because the salary was too low.
7. I accidentally met my old friend at the mall yesterday.
→ I ______ my old friend at the mall yesterday.
8. They are publishing a new edition of the book next month.
→ They are ______ a new edition of the book next month.
9. The company reduced the number of employees due to financial difficulties.
→ The company ______ the number of employees due to financial difficulties.
10. She was deceived by his lies.
→ She was ______ by his lies.