A. PHONETICS
I. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.
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II. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
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B. USE OF ENGLISH
I. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to complete each of the sentences.
1. This vase is a beautiful piece of _______. It's made of clay dug from our river banks.
2. _______ demonstrate exceptional skills and dedication in their craft.
3. The bustling _______ of the city offers opportunities for entertainment and employment.
4. The downtown area is _______ with restaurants, shops, and entertainment venues.
5. If there's a deadline approaching, students _______ manage their time wisely.
6. Do you know _______ to find artisans to learn how to make handmade textiles?
7. We are _______ a project on teen pressure at the moment.
8. Conical hat making in the village has been passed _______ from generation to generation.
9. Many tourists wonder _______ specialty food in the Old Quarters in Ha Noi.
10. In our local community, _______ often play a significant role in contributing to our unique development and culture.
11. What is the topic for your next week's _______? - Healthy living for teens.
12. Ha Noi is a _______ metropolis with towering skyscrapers and plenty of activity.
13. For teenagers, maintaining a _______ diet is necessary for healthy living and overall well-being.
14. Could you tell me _______ to ask for details about the community event schedule?
15. The visitors asked _______ a conical hat.
16. If you stay up late tonight, you _______ feel tired tomorrow.
17. If you _______ to have good health, you _______ a well-balanced diet and exercise regularly.
18. Tourists like to _______ the historic district to see the old buildings, museums, and local attractions that tell the city's story.
II. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the best answer to complete each of the following exchanges.
1. Joan: Do you need help with carrying those groceries? - Tom:
2. Julle: Thank you for showing me around Van Phuc Silk Village. - Lan:
3. Vannesa: Sorry, I didn't catch that. Could you repeat what you said? - Henry:
4. Leo: Could you please show me the way to Vong Village? - Luna:
PART C. WRITING
I. Rewrite sentences, using the words and phrases given. Change the word forms or add NO MORE THAN FIVE WORDS, if necessary.
1. busier/my schedule/get, / harder/it/become / find time / relaxation.
=> The busier my schedule gets, the harder it becomes to find time for relaxation.
2. our family, / baking secrets / typically / pass down / one generation / next.
=> In our family, baking secrets are typically passed down from one generation to the next.
3. Cut down/screen time / bedtime / improve / quality / your sleep.
=> Cut down on screen time before bedtime to improve the quality of your sleep.
II. 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 FIVE WORDS.
1. Do you know the locations to buy traditional handicrafts? (WHERE)
=> Do you know where to buy traditional handicrafts?
2. The local weavers typically hand down their weaving techniques to their eldest daughters. (PASS)
=> The local weavers have a tradition of passing down their weaving techniques to their eldest daughters.
3. She couldn't decide which dress she should wear for the party on Friday evening. (WHAT)
=> She couldn't decide what to wear for the party on Friday evening.
4. The teacher wondered how she could teach her students about healthy eating. (TO)
=> The teacher wondered how to teach her students about healthy eating.
5. I don't know which book I should read first. (TO)
=> I don't know which book to read first.
6. This is the first time I have ever used this app. (TRIED)
=> Never have I tried this app before.
7. They postponed the meeting until tomorrow because the weather was bad. (PUT)
=> The meeting was put off due to the bad weather.
III. Reorder the words and phrases to make complete sentences.
1. city/greener / air / breathe. / the / is, /fresher / the / you / the / The
=> The greener the city is, the fresher the air you breathe.
2. the / local people/we/We/ for help./to/best/didn't/pho in / so / Ha Noi, / know / where /asked/ have
=> We didn't know where to have the best pho in Ha Noi, so we asked the local people for help.
IV. Using the given information, make conditional sentences using "IF"
1. Rita might fail her driving test. But she can take it again.
=> If Rita fails her driving test, she can take it again.
2. Liverpool might lose. If they do, Terry will be upset.
=> If Liverpool loses, Terry will be upset.
3. The office may be closed. In that case, Mike won't be able to get in.
=> If the office is closed, Mike won't be able to get in.
4. Cathy may arrive a bit early. If she does, she can help her mother to get things ready.
=> If Cathy arrives early, she can help her mother to get things ready.
5. The party might go on all night. If it does, no one will want to do any work tomorrow.
=> If the party goes on all night, no one will want to do any work tomorrow.