I. PHONETICS
1.1. Choose the word whose main stress is different from the others.
1. A. charade B. transport C. expect D. paddy
2. A. blanket B. invite C. replace D. exchange
1.2. Choose the word whose underlined part is differently pronounced from the others.
1. A. create B. peaceful C. increase D. easily
2. A. traffic B. relative C. tragedy D. jam
II. READING COMPREHENSION
2.1. Read the text below and decide which answer A, B, C, or D fits each space.
Clothes can tell a lot (1)………a person. Some people like very colorful clothes because they want everyone (2)…………at them and they want to be the center of things. (3)………. people like to wear nice clothes, but their clothes are not (4)…………..or fancy. They do not like people (5)………….. at them. Clothes today are very different (6)………… the clothes of the 1800s.
One difference is the way they look. For example, in the 1800s, all women (7)………… dress.
The dresses all had long skirts. But today, women do not always wear dresses with skirts. Sometimes they wear short skirts. Sometimes they wear pants. Another difference between 1800 and today is the (8)…….. In the 1800s, clothes were made (9)………… natural kinds of cloth. They were from cotton, wool, silk or linen. But today, there are (10)………. kinds of manmade cloth. A lot of clothes are now made from nylon, rayon or polyester.
1. A. about B. at C. with D. on
2. A. look B. to look C. looked D. looking
3. A. each other B. another C. others D. other
4. A. color B. colorfully C. colorful D. colored
5. A. to look B. to looking C. looking D. looked
6. A. at B. to C. from D. in
7. A. wear B. worn C. wore D. wearing
8. A. cloth B. clothing C. clothe D. clothes
9. A. only by B. only of C. only in D. only from
10. A. many B. much C. any D. a little
2.2. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
SIMPLE WAYS TO LOSE WEIGHT ON A BUDGET
Plan to Cook at Home :Instead of buying costly prepared meals, which often tend to be high in calories, cook your own at home. Plan out our meals with high-fiber foods like beans and whole grains which will keep you full and are a cheaper, healthier alternative to rich proteins and more processed grains.
Eat Less:Eating less leads to weight loss, and cost savings, especially if you cut down on the right things. Start by cutting your portions of spicy meat and poultry. Or swap out meat and poultry for cheaper vegetarian proteins like beans, lentils, tofu and eggs for some of your meals.
Double Up on Vegetables: Vegetables are great for weight loss, as well as all-around health. They are low in calories and high in water and fiber - two things that keep you feeling full. Save cash by shopping for those that are in season. Frozen vegetables can be a great bargain, with just as much nutrition as fresh, since they are picked and frozen at their peak ripeness.
Get Creative with Your Exercise Options: You don‘t need to shell out a monthly gym fee to get moving. Instead, find fun activities you enjoy for free. If you‘re just getting started with a regular exercise routine, try your beginning with daily walks: start slowly and build up time and speed.
Make Friends with Someone: One of the most powerful resources you have for helping you lose weight is your social network. Find a friend who is also trying to lose weight and agree to help each other stay motivated. One study found that when friends participated in a group weight-loss programme together, they lost more weight than people who did the same programme on their own.
1. The advantage of cooking at home is __________.
A. to have food that is high in calories B. to enjoy a variety of rich proteins and more processed grains
C. to plan out your costly prepared meals D. to choose foods that keep you full and is cheaper
2. In order to cut down on your daily calories, you should do all the following things EXCEPT __________.
A. follow vegetarian diets for your meals B. eat less meat and poultry
C. eat more beans, lentils, tofu and eggs D. cut down on animal proteins for some of your meals
3. All of the following are true about vegetables EXCEPT that_____.
A. vegetables can keep you feeling full B. they help you lose weight effectively
C. frozen vegetables are not good for your health D. you feel healthier and save money with fresh vegetables in season
4. We can infer from the article that __________.
A. you should join in a social network instead of going to a gym
B. a partner can make you feel more motivated in losing weight
C. you should find fun activities at the gym and follow them
5. The phrase “shell out” is closest in meaning to __________.
A. become more interesting in something B. pay money for something
C. peel something out D. take someone out of a shell
III. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY
3.1. Choose the best option to complete the sentences.
1. “Let it be” is a famous song………….. It is one of the best works by this band.
A. singing by the Beatles B. was sung by the Beatles
C. sung by the Beatles D. sang by the Beatles
2. She was ………….. of watching television.
A. interested B. tired C. tiring D. pleased
3. Peter broke his leg when he fell ………….. his bike.
A. in B. on C. off D. of
4. You should …………… your lesson before the examination.
A. read B. look C. revise D. study
5. You can see many interesting_______ in that art gallery.
A. portraits B. actors C. paints D. colors
6. Last year, Matt earned_______ his brother.
A. twice as much as B. twice as many as C. twice more than D. twice as more as
7. Herbs ______________ in soups and sauces.
A. are used to be B. are often used C. often use D. get used to being
8. _________ is a person who work at home and take care of the house and family.
A. Breadwinner B. Homemaker C. Servant D. Houseman
9. "I must leave now" --> She said _________.
A. she had to leave now B. she must leave now C. she had to leave then D. she must leave then
10. Water puppetry_______ in the 11th century in the villages of the Red River Delta of North Viet Nam.
A. originated B. formed C. started D. began
3.2. Put the correct form of words.
1. We should not waste …………………….. and water. (ELECTRIC)
2. Let him do it ………………... (HE)
3. Mary likes attending the English ………………….. contests. (SPEAK)
3.3. Synonyms and antonyms
Mark 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. Our government has done a lot to eliminate gender inequality.
A. cause B. remove C. add D. allow
2. We never allow any kind of discrimination against girls at school.
A. approve B. deny C. refuse D. debate
Mark 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. Because Jack defaulted on his loan, the bank took him to court.
A. failed to pay B. was paid much money C. had a bad personality D. paid in full
2. His career in the illicit drug trade ended with the police raid this morning.
A. legal B. irregular C. secret D. elicited
3.4. Conservation
1. – “________________” - “It was very sunny and hot. We had a bit of a heat wave.”
A. Did you enjoy your holiday? C. What was the weather like there?
B. How was the wave? D. How was the beach?
2. - “Could you do me a favor, please? - “________________”
A. Let me help you. C. No, thanks. I‘m fine.
B. Sure. What can I do for you? D. Yes, go ahead!
IV. WRITING
4.1. Rewrite the sentences without changing their meaning using the given words.
1. Shall we go to the movies?
→ Let's ……………………………………………………………………………...
2. Ba is a quick swimmer.
→ Ba swims ………………………………………………………………………..
3. I don't like pork. They don't like pork.
→ I don't like pork, and …………………………………………………………………..
4. Lan has a toothache.
→ She should ……………………………………………………………………………..
5. The green dress is cheaper than the black dress.
→ The black dress ……………………………………………………………………….
4.2. Write a meaningful sentence using given words.
1. Those buses / not going / airport / neither / taxi.
…………………………………………………………………………………………...
2. You / not / want / sell / house last year?
…………………………………………………………………………………………...
3. He / stop / smoke / save / money.
…………………………………………………………………………………………....
4. My brother / not drive / carefully / I.
…………………………………………………………………………………………....
5. It / difficult / prevent / people / park here.
…………………………………………………………………………………………....
THE END -
Exercise 1: Choose the word that has the different main stress
1. A. exchange
B. problem
C. castle
D. greedy
2. A. accident
B dangerous
C. preventing
D. balcony
3. A. forest
B. garden
C. return
D. listen
Exercise 2: Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest
1. A. that
B. than
C. with
D. thin
2. A. dream
B. breakfast
C. pleasant
D. head
3. A. chief
B. tie
C. brief
D. thief