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I. 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. private                B. remind                    C. livestock                 D. register

2. A. picture                B. mixture                   C. material                   D. lecture

II. 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 the main stress in each of the following questions.

3. A. recycle                B. exercise                   C. packaging               D. mercury

4. A. agent                  B. advanced                C. measure                  D. network

III. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

5. Aston Hospital __________ in 1995, but it __________ by fire in 2005.

A. was built / destroyed                                  B. built / was destroyed

C. was built / was destroyed                           D. built / destroyed

6.  My family lives in a seashore town __________ has a large population.

A. where                     B. which                      C. what                       D. who

7. If I __________ you, I __________ installing solar panels on the house roof.

A. am / will consider                                      B. were / will consider

C. am / would consider                                   D. were / would consider

8. In my opinion, the computer is the greatest machine __________ has ever been invented.

A. that                         B. of which                 C. who                        D. whom

9. In bygone days, computers were huge and not __________. They couldn’t be carried around.

A. capable                   B. automatic                C. recyclable               D. portable

10. Passengers are required to keep their seat belts securely __________ during takeoffs and landings.

A. strapped                 B. attached                  C. fastened                  D. closed

11. By , applying the three Rs – reduce, reuse, and recycle, we can lessen the amount of garbage that ends up in __________.

A. landing grounds     B. landfills                  C. greenhouses            D. recycling bins

12. Objects can look a hundred times larger __________ this microscope.

A. under                      B. in                            C. on                           D. inside

13. Green consumers will only buy eco-friendly __________ to help protect the environment.

A. produces                 B. products                 C. production              D. productivity

14. They have decided to __________ the whole site into an industrial complex.

A. advance                  B. increase                   C. develop                   D. repair

IV. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

15. It is obvious that plastic pollution is a world problem and needs to be quickly resolved.

A. certain                    B. serious                    C. worrying                 D. clear

16. Alexander Fleming, a Scottish physician-scientist discovered penicillin in 1945.

A. found                     B. looked for               C. made                       D. invented

V. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

17. If we build more parks in the city, it will improve the air quality.

A. destroy                   B. damage                   C. worsen                    D. pollute

18. Thanks to the Internet and social media, we can communicate with each other instantly.

A. slowly                     B. lastly                       C. at once                    D. immediately

VI. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.

19. Since the Internet has been invented, it has made significant changes to our daily life.

A. has been invented  B. it                             C. made                       D. changes to

20. Saving water and energy is one of the best ways to reduce our impact in the environment.

A. Saving                    B. the best ways          C. to reduce                 D. in the environment

VII. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges.

21. Person A: Thank you for taking care of my dog when I’m away. __________.

      Person B: You’re welcome.

A. Help yourself                                             B. Your help is always welcome

C. I really appreciate your help                      D. You can’t help it

22. Student A: Shall I carry the bag for you? - Student B: __________

A. Yes, of course you will.                             B. Not at all. Here you are.

C. Yes, I’m glad to see you.                           D. There’s no need. Thank you.

23. Student A: We will help reduce pollution if we ride our bikes or use public transportation.

      Student B: __________

A. I totally agree.                                            B. What do you think will happen?

C. I find it boring.                                           D. I’m not taking sides.

VIII. Write the correct forms of the words in brackets.

24. All the rented _________ should be returned to the front desk before the center closes. (EQUIP)

25. We should switch to renewable energy because it is __________ friendly. (ENVIRONMENT)

IX. Rewrite the following sentences without changing their meaning. Use the given word(s) if any.

26. Robert Goddard invented the liquid-fueled rocket in 1962.

=>  The liquid-fueled rocket __________________________.

27. People should answer phone calls outside of the gym so as not to disturb other members.

=> Phone calls _____________________________________.

28. I’m not the mayor of the city, but I want to build more parks and free playgrounds for children.

=> If I ____________________________________________.

29. Hans Lipperhey invented the telescope in 1608. He was a Dutch eyeglass maker. (combine the sentences using Relative Clause)

=> Hans Lipperhey __________________________________.

30. Each of us should buy less and recycle more, so we can reduce waste at home.

=> If each of us ______________________________________.

X. Read the following passage and choose the word that best suits each blank.

BEING A BETTER CITIZEN

We live in a world where everyone is trying to be better every day. How can you help your community more? Sometimes, big changes happen by doing small actions. 

To be a better member of your community, there are a few things you can try to do. The first suggestion is that we (31) __________ be more involved. This could be helping to clean up the environment, helping to organize events, assisting with charity, or just taking part in your community. However, people often forget that they can simply be a good person to become a better citizen, (32) __________ is an easy step to improving the community. Somehow in the past, there was an idea that helping the community may be a difficult task, but it can be both easy and (33) __________. Many also seem to believe that it is often older people that make good citizens and members of a community, and that teenagers and children only cause trouble, but this isn’t true. The best time to start helping your community is in your (34) __________, when you have the energy and time that adults might not have. It’s also a good time to make friends.  

It may be frightening to become a more involved (35) __________ of the community, but the best thing that you can do is to try! Working together, we can all become better people and a better community.

31. A. would               B. should                     C. will                         D. can

32. A. who                  B. where                      C. which                      D. that

33. A. advanced          B. developing              C. rewarding               D. fashionable

34. A. younger                        B. youth                      C. young                     D. youngster

35. A. member                        B. reminder                 C. shelter                     D. maker

XI. Read the following passage. For each of the questions, Decide the statement is TRUE or FALSE.

INVENTOR’S CIRCLE

With the progression of technology and the development of existing inventions, it is becoming more difficult for inventors to make money. It feels like people are running out of new ideas. However, there is hope! While becoming a successful inventor is increasingly more difficult, the community of inventors is growing, helping each other to reach their goals.

What makes the inventors’ community so strong? Well, the main reason that people choose to become an inventor is to help others or to make the world a better place to live. With such a goal, why wouldn’t they want to help each other? Inventors often work together, create their own businesses and give opportunities to those in need.

Social media such as Facebook and YouTube have also helped the inventors’ community. They have made it easier for inventors from across the globe to speak with each other and learn from each other through videos. Now that the internet is growing rapidly, there is endless information for inventors aspiring to get what they need.                              

Still, becoming an inventor is not getting easier with all this extra information. There is more competition, there are more people wanting to make the world better, to make people’s lives easier. This is because they now have all the information they need to make their dreams come true. On the plus side, with all the information and support, it has become easier for anyone to try. So, what’s stopping you? Start inventing!

36. It used to be easier for inventors to make money.

37. Inventors want to make the world better.

38. Inventors usually work on their own.

39. It’s difficult to find information to assist learning.

40. Only smart and educated people can become inventors.

XII. Listen to a radio show about one of the oldest communities and complete the notes with suitable information. Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER.

Jericho is over __(41)__ years old.

Jericho has survived war, sickness and __(42)__.

Jordan river has been used for farming, water, transport and __(43)__.

Many new tools and farming _(44)__ have prevented Jericho from food shortage.

Egypt, __(45)__ and Lebanon are some other ancient cities that are still standing.

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I. 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. develop              B. rent                         C. racket                      D. decrease

2. A. microscope         B. mode                      C. globe                       D. login

II. 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 the main stress in each of the following questions.

3. A. damage               B. release                     C. livestock                 D. mixture

4. A. apartment           B. equipment               C. quality                    D. pollution

III. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

5. After cleaning the cut on the finger gently, Sophia took a __________ out of her wallet and stretched it over the cut.

A. medicine                 B. first aid                   C. bandage                  D. Band-Aid

6.  If I were the mayor, I __________ single-use plastic in this town.

A. will ban                  B. would ban               C. banned                    D. would have banned

7. Books __________to their place before you leave the library.

A. must be returning   B. must be returned    C. may return              D. must return

8. Sydney, __________ attracts many tourists, is often crowded in the summer.

A. that                         B. which                      C. where                      D. whose

9. If we __________ our own water bottles, we can help reduce plastic pollution.

A. will bring                B. bring                       C. are bringing            D. brought

10. Many people __________ homeless after an earthquake in Haiti a few months ago.

A. has become             B. were become          C. became                   D. are becoming

11. We can see craters on the moon with __________.

A. a microscope          B. a telescope              C. binoculars               D. lens

12. __________ is a mixture of decayed plants, vegetables or food, etc. that can be added to soil to improve its quality.

A. Pesticide                 B. Waste                     C. Compost                 D. Chemical fertilizer

13. The number of students __________ from 920 to 1014.

A. increased                B. developed               C. decreased               D. unchanged

14. Alexander Fleming, __________ discovered penicillin, was awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine in 1945.

A. that                         B. which                      C. who                        D. whom

IV. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

15. The government should always keep in mind and try to limit the impact of tourism on the environment.

A. affect                      B. effect                      C. consequence           D. result

16. He tried to look for a job that would help him develop his skills.

A. grow                       B. change                    C. fill in                       D. advance

V. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

17. You need to attach the printer to the computer with this cable.

A. connect                   B. remove                    C. separate                  D. take down

18. It seems impossible to completely ban people from cutting down forests for wood and farming.

A. discourage              B. permit                     C. promote                  D. prohibit

VIII. Write the correct forms of the words in brackets.

19. After the earthquake destroyed the town, it took ten years for the whole area to be _________. (BUILD)

20. Many people think that Michael Faraday is one of the greatest __________ in history. (INVENT)

IX. Rewrite the following sentences without changing their meaning. Use the given word(s) if any.

21. We should raise people’s awareness and provide more recycling bins. Then many people will recycle.

=> If _____________________________________.

22. They performed Beethoven’s Seven Symphony at the concert last night.

=> Beethoven’s Seven Symphony ______________.

23. The Watt steam engine was an important invention of the Industrial Revolution. It was created in 1776.

=> The Watt steam engine ____________________.

24. I’m not a scientist. I want to create vehicles that run on trash and waste.

=> If ______________________________________.

25. When did someone invent the radio?

=> When was _______________________________?

X. Read the following passage and choose the word that best suits each blank.

Ever since I was young, I have always wanted to be an inventor. I wanted to create things to change the lives of the people around me. Many children dream of being a fireman or going to space in a (26) _________. They want to be like Neil Armstrong, (27) _________ was the first man on the moon, in 1969. However, I always wanted to be more like Thomas Edison or Alexander Graham Bell, who were both amazing inventors that changed the world. What makes the job of being an inventor so exciting is that you need to be technical and creative. You can create something big, like a new car, or something small, something (28) _________ that you can carry around. I guess that’s why I want to be an inventor, because I can choose what I do and what I want to make. Actually, what I really want is to make something for people who need help with their everyday lives. I can’t wait to be an inventor. (29) _________, I also know that it isn’t going to be easy. It is going to take a lot of hard work and studying. Success doesn’t happen (30) _________; it takes a long time to happen. If I can’t be an inventor, there are still other jobs I would like to do like being a scientist or an engineer. There are so many possibilities!

26. A. rocket               B. thermometer           C. scale                        D. strap

27. A. which               B. who                        C. when                       D. that

28. A. fashionable       B. private                    C. portable                  D. automatic

29. A. However          B. Although                C. Because                  D. So

30. A. quickly             B. instantly                  C. globally                   D. easily

XI. Read the article and fill in each blank with NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS from the passage.

EARTH DAY, EVERY DAY

Each year, Earth Day is celebrated on April 22. On Earth Day, millions of people around the world raise awareness about the environment and the need to protect it against pollution and deforestation. Earth Day is celebrated differently in different countries around the world, but all these celebrations have the same theme and goal of improving our planet. Let’s take a closer look at how different places celebrate this important day. In New York, there are pop-up shops featuring companies that support sustainability and eco-friendly concepts such as “buy one, get one tree” where for every product you buy, the company will plant a tree! Speaking of sustainability-focused companies, in Japan, they hold a two-day event where around 100,000 visitors support these companies by purchasing from their stores and participating in fun family activities. There are various events in India on Earth Day, and participants are encouraged to wear green. Many of these events are focused on raising funds to protect the Asian elephant, which is an endangered species. Like many governments across the globe, the South African government considers climate change to be one of the biggest challenges that humanity is facing. Earth Day is a day for South Africans to focus on making small, easy adjustments in their everyday life in order to create a more sustainable future. We can all help to create a healthy and happy Earth by treating every day like Earth Day, even if it is in just one small way. After all, the Earth belongs to all of us and we should all look after it to ensure a sustainable home for future generations.

31. The aim of Earth Day is to ________ about the environment.

32. All Earth Day celebrations have the same theme of ________ our planet against pollution and deforestation.

33. “Buy one, get one tree” is an ________ concept because this idea will help the environment by planting a tree for every product that is purchased.

34. Participants of Earth Day in India are encouraged to dress in ________ to show their support.

35. The South African government considers ________ to be one of the biggest challenges that we are facing today.

XII. Listen to a radio show about one of the oldest communities and complete the notes with suitable information. Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER.

Three winning projects in this year's Youth Lead the Change competition:

1. Plant the City:

- __(36)___ votes.

- Help fight against climate __(37)___ and make Hartmouth more beautiful.

2. Hartmouth Shelters :

- 5,476 votes.

- Buy new furniture, facilities, and equipment to help __(38)___ people.

3. Heat for _(39)____ :

- 4,100 votes.

- Upgrade or __(40)____ school heating systems to help students study better in winter.

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I. 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. tickets                 B. parents                    C. pencils                    D. books

2. A. achieve               B. machine                  C. attach                      D. change

II. 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 the main stress in each of the following questions.

3. A. packaging           B. obvious                   C. awareness               D. energy

4. A. service                B. passport                  C. project                    D. success

III. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

5. This is the place in New Zealand __________ they made the film The Lord of the Rings.

A. which                     B. that                         C. where                      D. on which

6. A child __________ everything he or she wants.

A. should not give       B. shouldn’t be given  C. mustn’t be given     D. mustn’t give

7. If the __________ reads 36.5°C, then you don’t have a fever.

A. Band-Aid               B. microscope             C. speedometer           D. thermometer

8. If all countries __________ to renewable energy, the environment __________ cleaner.

A. switch/ will be                                            B. switch/ would be   

C. switched/ would be                                    D. switched/ would have been

9. In the 1990s, many people moved __________ and went to live in bigger cities.

A. out                          B. away                       C. in                            D. aside

10. The doctor attached a monitor __________ the mother’s stomach so that she could listen to the baby's heartbeats.

A. to                            B. into                         C. with                        D. on

11. I’m going away for a few days. I’ll phone you __________ I get back.

A. if                             B. whether                  C. until                        D.  when

12. He’s __________ a table for two at their favorite restaurant on Valentine’s Day.

A. rented                     B. registered                C. booked                   D. called

13. The Fahrenheit scale is named __________ the physicist Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit.

A. from                       B. behind                    C. after                                    D. before

14. If we plant more trees, we can __________ the effects of global warming and climate change.

A. go down                 B. reduce                     C. end up                     D. increase

IV. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

15. Don’t forget to return the books to the library on time.

A. give something back                                  B. put something in a place

C. register something                                      D. keep something

16. I’m looking for a light, portable laptop that I can take on business trips.

A. easy to use                                                  B. easy to install         

C. easy to carry and move                              D. easy to read and type

V. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

17. We can help protect the environment by saving electricity and water.

A. spending                 B. closing                    C. wasting                   D. opening

18. Susan has changed a lot since I last saw her.

A. stayed the same      B. become different    C. become various      D. maintained

VIII. Write the correct forms of the words in brackets.

19. The program __________ downloads and installs new updates, so you don’t need to do it manually. (AUTOMATIC)

20. __________ causes many serious problems, one of which is that wild animals lose their homes. (FOREST)

IX. Rewrite the following sentences without changing their meaning. Use the given word(s) if any.

21. We should turn off the lights when we aren’t using them. We save electricity.

=> _____________________________________________.

22. It’s not a good idea to wear jewelry when you work out.

=> Jewelry _______________________________________.

23. John Starley created the modern bicycle in 1885. He was an English inventor.

=> John Starley ____________________________________.

24. Chemical fertilizers are a major cause of soil and water pollution, but we can’t stop using them.

=> If we __________________________________________.

25. Members can keep their personal belongings in lockers.

=> Members’ personal belongings _____________________.

X. Read the following passage and choose the word that best suits each blank.

I live in a neighborhood near the city center. I don't want to live in the suburb! I like living near shops and restaurants. People usually (26) ________ two things about my neighborhood. There is a café on every corner and it is very green. I especially like Blueprint – a lovely outdoor café with a small flower garden (27) ________ I often sit at the weekend and enjoy a cup of coffee. There are many parks and squares in the neighborhood. The parks are very (28) ________ with children, students and other people who live nearby for walking, relaxing and playing sports. I guess the people here love being outdoors. I haven't lived in this neighborhood very long, but I can see it's a real (29) ________ – everyone knows each other. They are friendly and welcoming to newcomers, too. That’s why I could fit in really quickly when I moved to this area. It’s also got great nightlife. There is a variety of restaurants which serve food from many parts of the world. It’s easy to find French, Italian, Chinese and Thai restaurants, and they are of good quality. There are lots of small art

(30) ________ and theatres, too. I find this neighborhood beautiful and interesting. Living in this place is amazing to me!

26. A. notice               B. look                        C. watch                      D. see

27. A. which               B. who                        C. where                      D. that

28. A. famous             B. full                          C. popular                   D. widespread

29. A. league               B. community             C. society                    D. group

30. A. stores                B. factories                  C. buildings                 D. galleries

XI. Read the passage and choose the best answer to each of the following questions.

THE GREATEST INVENTORS

When we think of “the greatest inventors” in the world, we almost always think of those like Thomas Edison or Alexander Graham Bell. They had revolutionary ideas and there is no doubt that our lives would be very different (and very boring) without their creations. It almost seems like nobody has invented anything useful in a long time, but this is simply not true! Our technology today is so advanced that new inventions don’t seem to have life-changing results. But this doesn’t mean that they aren’t useful, or that they aren’t amazing, either. It’s just that they are less noticeable than it was in the past when new creations considerably changed our way of life. And so, we should celebrate these incredible people and respect them as much as we respect the inventors that came before them. Modern-day inventor Elon Musk has transformed the world of automobiles with his creation of arguably the first self-driving car that performs as well as regular cars. Before he passed away in 1931, Thomas Edison held the world record for the largest number of inventions – 1093 to be exact. In 2003, a Japanese inventor named Shunpei Yamazaki beat his record. As of today, Yamazaki holds the record of 6074 inventions, and counting! And then there is Mark Zuckerberg whose invention actually did change our lives, especially in terms of social media, marketing, and even job creation. Zuckerberg was only 19 years old when he invented Facebook. In 2007, at age 23, Zuckerberg became the world’s youngest self-made billionaire.

31. What is true about paragraph 1?

A. Everyone knows about Thomas Edison and Alexander Graham Bell.

B. Thomas Edison and Alexander Graham Bell used to be the greatest inventors.

C. Past inventions seem to have a greater influence on our life than modern ones.

D. There haven’t been any great inventions for a long time.

32. Why do we not seem to take much notice of new inventions today?

A. They are bad inventions.                                        B. They make little changes to our lives.

C. There aren’t many new inventions.                        D. They aren’t useful.

33. What did Elon Musk invent?

A. The first fully self-driving car                                B. The first social media platform about cars

C. The first electric car                                               D. The first mobile-controlled automobile

34. What is the current world record of inventions?

A. 1931                                   B. 1093                       C. 2003                       D. 6074

35. Which is NOT an effect of Mark Zuckerberg’s invention?

A. People can have more jobs.                                   B. People can share things online easily.

C. People can promote and sell things better.            D. People lead better lives.

XII. Listen to a children’s TV episode about cleaning up the environment and complete the task by answering either TRUE or FALSE or NI if there is NO INFORMATION given.

36. We can make a difference to the environment if we are all healthy.  

37. Big changes can make a small difference in saving the environment.  

38. Public transport can help reduce pollution.  

39. Each person creates 1000kg of Carbon Dioxide each year.  

40. Global warming will be irreversible in the next 100 years.  

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I. 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. ban                     B. damage                   C. landfill                    D. material

2. A. recycle                B. compost                  C. cattle                       D. community

II. 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 the main stress in each of the following questions.

3. A. fasten                 B. network                  C. private                    D. invent

4. A. portable              B. telescope                 C. inventor                  D. instantly

III. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

5. I found this book on my desk when I came to my English class yesterday. It __________ by one of the students in the earlier class.

A. was leaving             B. have left                 C. was left                   D. was leave

6. I don’t think this jacket is a good choice. It’s __________ to wear leather jackets at the moment.

A. fashion                   B. fashionable             C. unfashionable         D. fashionably

7. Microplastics that are __________ from plastic water bottles can cause serious health problems.

A. dumped                  B. got rid                     C. released                  D. leaked

8. The place has quickly developed __________ a small fishing community __________ a popular tourist resort.

A. from / into              B. from / to                 C. out of / into             D. out of / inside

9. The Internet connects people around the world. __________, we can make friends with people in different countries via social networking sites.

A. However                B. Such as                   C. Although                D. For example

10. Traffic fumes contribute greatly to air __________ in this city.

A. pollute                    B. polluter                   C. pollutant                 D. pollution

11. Registration form should be __________ by guests.

A. written out              B. filled in                   C. filled up                  D. drawn

12. There are many chemicals that __________ the ozone layer, one of which is CFC.

A. damage                   B. injure                      C. hurt                         D. erode

13. Studies show that trees and plants improve air __________ which is very bad now because of the traffic.

A. amount                   B. atmosphere             C. quantity                  D. quality

14. Air pollution leads __________ global warming and many health problems.

A. into                         B. to                            C. on                           D. up to

IV. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

15. Always make sure that the kids are safely strapped into their car seats.

A. connected               B. glued                      C. tied up                    D. fastened

16. If we reuse plastic packaging and plastic bottles, we will reduce pollution.

A. use something less                                     B. use something twice

C. use something again                                   D. stop using something

V. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

17. There are twin, double and single rooms available, all with private facilities.

A. civil                                    B. public                      C. common                  D. exclusive

18. People should decrease the amount of fat and sugar that they eat.

A. eat slowly               B. increase                   C. reduce                     D. develop

VIII. Write the correct forms of the words in brackets.

19. Schools should encourage the full __________ of a student’s talents. (DEVELOP)

20. One __________ to environmental problems is to raise people’s awareness. (SOLVE)

IX. Rewrite the following sentences without changing their meaning. Use the given word(s) if any.

21. You must turn off electronic devices before take-off.

=>  Electronic devices __________________________.

22. I never forget the garden. We met each other for the first time at this garden.

=> I never forget the garden ______________________.

23. Not everyone uses electric cars. The air is polluted.

=> If everyone _________________________________.

24. It’s the best homemade pizza. I have never eaten anything better.

=>  It’s the best homemade pizza ___________________.

25. You borrowed the books from the library. You have to take good care of them.

=> You have to take good care of the books ___________.

X. Read the following passage and choose the word that best suits each blank.

I come from a town where people really care about the environment. We don’t want to live in a place that is dirty and full of pollution. So, we try our best to keep it clean. It isn’t always easy, but we do the best we can! There are many places and people that are working together to help make our town and the world better. At the markets, many of the owners and managers have started to (26) ________ single-use plastics because they cause too much pollution. I think that more and more people are trying to save the environment, which is great. My school has also been trying to (27) ________ the amount of pollution it is causing. All the students and teachers are trying their best. We are all also trying to (28) ________ our trash, so that it doesn’t go to waste. There are still some things we can do better, but I’m happy with how hard we are all trying. Even at home, we are trying our best. We try to save as much water as we can, and use as little electricity as possible. It isn’t only good for the environment, but also for us! If we use less water and electricity, we (29) ________ save money! I guess what I’m trying to show you is that the (30) ________ to global warming and pollution is working together. We can all do our best individually, but as a team we can do an even better job!

26. A. reuse                 B. ban                          C. protect                    D. trash

27. A. reuse                 B. recycle                    C. ban                          D. reduce

28. A. protect              B. reuse                       C. recycle                    D. pollute

29. A. will                   B. could                      C. would                     D. have to

30. A. result                B. attempt                   C. solution                   D. effect

XI.  Read the following passage. For each of the questions, write T if the statement is TRUE, F if the statement is FALSE and NI if there is NO INFORMATION on it.

GIVING BACK TO YOUR COMMUNITY

Although you may have busy lives, helping the community is something that you should always make time for. Giving back not only helps you feel good, but it also brings many benefits to those around you. By participating in those meaningful voluntary activities, you can also make new friends, connect with the community, learn new skills, and even develop your career. There are many ways to give back to the community. Cleaning up your neighborhood is helpful to both the community and the environment. By picking up trash and doing some yard work, you can make your area a more pleasant place to live. Neighborhood cleanup is proof that even small acts of kindness can make a huge difference. Another way is to care about your neighbors and the people around you. By taking some time to get to know your neighbors, you can find out more about the challenges they face and develop ways to help them. Whether the solution is planning a budget, doing some grocery shopping, or even having a brief chat, a little effort can make a real change in their lives. If you have some extra money on hand, then consider donating a small amount to a local charity. Before you do, however, make sure that your charity of choice is a real one. Even by donating your unwanted possessions, you can help someone in need. You may also consider donating unwanted items to charity shops, or contributing unused food to a food bank.

31. Helping the community is beneficial to both the community and the volunteers.  

32. You can help the neighbors simply by spending time talking to them or helping them buy groceries.  

33. You can make donations to charity only when you have a lot of money.  

34. It is not easy to find a real and reliable charity to give donations to.  

35. Donating fruits and vegetables is not a good idea.  

XII. Listen to a radio show about advice on How You Can Become an Inventor and complete the notes with suitable information. Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORD AND/OR NUMBER.

TIPS ON HOW TO BECOME AN INVENTOR

36. Never quit! Around _______ percent of people fail on their first try.

37. Find a ________ or a mentor. Learning from someone else who has done it is very important!

38. Always try ________ your ideas. This will help you find success.

39. The final tip – be ________ .

40. If you find it difficult, take a shower. ________ percent of new ideas happen in the shower.

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I. 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. watches              B. clothes                    C. washes                    D. buses

2. A. private                B. science                    C. resign                      D. increase

II. 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 the main stress in each of the following questions.

3. A. equipment          B. vacation                  C. umbrella                  D. passenger

4. A. telescope            B. microscope             C. thermometer           D. temperature

III. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

5. There has been a significant increase __________ oil prices.

A. on                           B. for                           C. about                      D. in

6. We have basketball __________ available at work.

A. courts                     B. fields                      C. pitch                       D. ground

7. One of the shortcomings of the inner residential areas is that they don't have many __________ spaces.

A. green                      B. opened                    C. crowded                 D. wide

8. Hospitals are increasingly depending on charity for vital __________.

A. tool                         B. equipment               C. component              D. item

9. This is the cutest __________ cooker I've ever seen. It looks like a peach.

A. electric                    B. electrical                 C. electricity                D. electrician

10. The invention of Artificial Intelligence marked the __________ of a new era in technology.

A. starting                   B. onset                       C. beginning                D. end

11. The other crash __________ because the pilot suffered from severe depression.

A. took place               B. caused                    C. happens                  D. came about

12. Waste is separated into four different bins in order to __________ it.

A. reduce                    B. recycle                    C. reuse                       D. repeat

13. A __________  provides a safe disposal option for waste that can't be recycled, composted, or used to generate energy.

A. Playground             B. Landfill                  C. Shopping mall        D. Theme park

14. We need a global system for limiting greenhouse __________.

A. global warming      B. smoke                     C. exhaust fume          D. gas emissions

IV. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.

15. The puppy was born with a heart problem and was only survived for a few hours.

A. was born                 B. a heart problem       C. was only                 D. for a few hours

16. Hai Phong is the place which I was born and grew up.

A. the place                 B. which                      C. born                        D. grew

17. Plastics can break away into tiny pieces called microplastics that are harmful to our health.

A. break away             B. called                      C. that                         D. to

V. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges.

18. Student A: You don’t have to bring any skiing equipment. It can be rented at the front desk. - Student B: __________

A. It’s too expensive.                                      B. I’m afraid I can’t.

C. Sure, I will.                                                 D. OK, thanks for letting me know.

19. Student A: Can I borrow your notes, please? - Student B: __________

A. Well done!             B. No, thanks.             C. Yes, sure.                D. Yes, I can.

20. Student A: We should reuse and recycle more to save the environment. - Student B: __________

A. You must be kidding.                                B. I’m afraid it’s the truth.

C. That’s a ridiculous idea.                             D. There’s no doubt about it.

IX. Rewrite the following sentences without changing their meaning. Use the given word(s) if any.

21. Nobody has seen Peter since the day of the party. (BEEN)

=> _______________________________________.

22. We put up a notice about the trip on the notice board yesterday. (WAS)

=> _______________________________________.

23. The boy and his senior dog were trapped in a burning house. Firefighters rescued them just in the nick of time.

=> The boy and his senior dog __________________.

24. I bought a laptop last week. It has started making a strange noise. (THAT)

=> The laptop _______________________________.

25. I can’t come because I have to help my Dad with something.

=> If_______________________________________.

X. Read the following passage and choose the word that best suits each blank.

THE HISTORY OF INVENTIONS

There (26) _________ many creations and discoveries in the last few centuries that have changed the world. When people think of important inventions, they usually think of the car, the lightbulb, the phone and the internet. (27) _________, inventions don’t always have to be about technological advances. One of the first inventions in history was stone tools, used for farming and building more than two million years ago. Before that, people used to use their (28) _________, but it was slow and tiring. Stone tools might sound unimportant, but they helped give the idea for many more inventions to come, such as wooden boats, clothing and paints. Many of these were invented in Africa. If you think that inventions were just used for work and to make life easier, you might be (29) _________. Inventions have often also been about what makes people happy and keeps them entertained. Think of musical instruments, the radio and the cinema. People are always looking for new ways to enjoy their time, or to make difficult times easier. It’s not always about turning hard work (30) _________ easy work. It’s important to understand the inventions of the past to see how much the world has changed, and to appreciate these changes and advances. While it is hard to know what the next big invention will be, it is exciting to try and guess.

26. A. are                    B. have been               C. were                        D. had been

27. A. Therefore          B. So                           C. But                         D. However

28. A. hands                B. feet                         C. shoulders                D. heads

29. A. misunderstood B. misused                  C. mistaken                 D. misbehaved

30. A. around              B. into                         C. away                       D. onto

XI. Read the following passage. Choose the correct answer to each of the questions.

A community is a group of people who live close to each other. In this day and age, however, online communities are the fastest-growing ones. A virtual community is one whose members interact with each other mainly via the Internet. These communities get people with similar interests together so that they can share their interests or help each other in different ways. Virtual communities can just be for fun, but many of them have a serious purpose. For instance, many women who are soon-to-be moms can now get support and advice from others who have experience or those who are expecting their children. Similarly, many people join a virtual community for educational purposes. MOOCs, or massive open online courses, are places where people can join an educational course using the Internet. In some online communities, members not only communicate with each other online, but they may also meet up in the real world. For example, people interested in cosplay may use online communities to organize cosplay conventions where members can dress up and meet with others. Many of these communities cross international borders. Book Crossing, a social networking site for book-lovers, has members in 132 different countries. Moreover, some online communities care more about improving the real community that they live in. Street Bank is a virtual community where real-life neighbors can offer to help each other out by lending things like sports or cooking equipment, or by doing up their houses or gardens.

31. What does the word “virtual” in the first paragraph mean?

A. on Facebook           B. online                      C. in real life               D. offline

32. Who joins the same virtual community?

A. People with the same jobs.

B. People who own the same things so they can have fun together.

C. People who share similar interests or care about the same things.

D. People who care about others.

33. Why do people join MOOCs?

A. To learn an online course                           B. To read comic books.

C. To communicate with teachers online.      D. To borrow barbecue equipment.

________________________________________

34. Which of the following statements is NOT true?

A. People can get support and advice from a virtual community.

B. Book Crossing is a local virtual community for those who like reading.

C. There are many reasons why people join a virtual community.

D. Sometimes members of a virtual community meet up in person.

________________________________________

35. Which virtual community may help you repair your house?

A. Street Bank            B. Book Crossing        C. MOOCs                  D. Cosplay

XII. Listen and decide if the following sentences are True or False.  

36. MRF is the place where they sort the recycled materials into different groups: iron and steel, aluminum, glass bottles, paper, wood, and plastics.

37. A conveyor belt is the place where workers pick out the pieces of trash that can be reused.

38. Once all the recyclables are sorted into different groups, each type of material is crushed into big cubes. T

39. At the end of the whole process, the materials that cannot be recycled will be taken to a landfill.

40. If we throw our recyclables into a regular trash bin, they may still be sent to the MRF but eventually will end up in a landfill.

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