I.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other
three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
1. A. immediate B. schedule C. blended D. lesson
2. A. focus B. control C. role D. modern
3. A. ecosystem B. tortoise C. biodiversity D. promotion
4. A. discuss B. issue C. fossil D. classroom
5. A. public B. brochure C. understand D. culture
II. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position
of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
1. A. digital B. personal C. excellent D. effective
2. A. concentrate B. benefit C. understand D. mobilize
3. A. combine B. harmful C. disease D. destroy
4. A. awareness B. illegal C. importance D. atmosphere
5. A. ecotourism B. relaxation C. preservation D. disappointed
III. Choose the best answer.
1. ___________ learning allows us to communicate with teachers immediately and directly.
A. Face-to-face B. Online C. Blended D. indirect
2. You need a specific ___________ to improve your English speaking skills.
A. connection B. strategy C. outline D. list
3. Nick is watching the video that his geography teacher ________on Google Drive.
A. uploaded B. registered C. applied D. removed
4. Teachers _________the role of a guide for them and prepare students for lifelong learning.
A. put B. play C. do D. make
5. Students are expected to ___________ discussions and express personal opinions.
A. take part in B. get on with C. put up with D. catch up with
6. Teachers can use some___________ to get students more interested in the lessons.
A. plans B. tips C. strategies D. tricks
7. In ___ learning, students may have face-to-face discussions, take online tests and submit homework
online.
A. normal B. blended C. traditional D. online
8. Using digital devices in class can help students improve their _______ experience in many ways.
A. education B. educational C. technical D. learn
9. The ___________ of the project is to provide students with opportunities to learn social skills.
A. application B. aim C. experiment D. distraction
10. Personal electronic devices which distract students _________their classwork are banned in most
schools.
A. from B. with C. in D. for
11. __________ damage to children's body may be caused by frequent contact with electronic devices.
A. Immediate B. Permanent C. Short-term D. Serious
12. Many teachers have worked to chance their traditional classrooms into an environment ____ students
can use the latest technology for their learning process.
A. whose B. who C. where D. that
13. My youngest son, ____ may be quiet or shy in a classroom, may become active in a social learning
situation made possible by digital devices.
A. that B. who C. whose D. whom
14. Some teachers ____ levels of IT are not very high may resist teaching with electronic devices.
A. who B. whom C. whose D. which
15. I ___ a lot of new language from speaking with my host family and with other students from all over the
world.
A. picked up B. took up C. made up D. saved up
16. I have a test to take tomorrow morning. If I ____ free time, I ____ to Cuc Phuong National Park with
you.
A. had - would go B. will have - will go C. have - will go D. had - went
17. Air pollution is a major ___________that has serious effects on our health.
A. measure B. solution C. issue D. sewage
18. We should _________action to protect endangered animals.
A. take B. get C. make D. do
19. The loss of forests can destroy the natural soil and lead __________climate change.
A. for B. to C. off D. down
20. Earth Hour _________attention to climate change and global energy issues, and promotes green
activities worldwide.
A. attracts B. draws C. paints D. writes
21. If you ____ a choice, which country would you visit?
A. have B. had C. have had D. will have
22. Air pollution is a ___________ problem in many major cities.
A. practical B. global C. serious D. endangered
23. Thousands of acres of forest are being cut down every year and the ______ of many animals are being
destroyed.
A. natural resources B. natural habitats C. ways of life D. living surroundings
24. The organisation focuses _______protecting the natural habitats of rare animals.
A. in B. for C. to D. on
25. The council has _____________ ideas to help manage traffic.
A. come up with B. taken part in C. made up with D. raised awareness of
26. Ba said he__________ some good marks the semester before.
A. gets B. got C. had gotten D. have got
27. They told their parents that they___________ their best to do the test.
A. try B. will try C. are trying D. would try
28. She asked me where I ___________ from.
A. come B. coming C. to come D. came
29. I wouldn't go there at night if I ____ you
A. am B. have been C. were D. had been
30. I asked Martha __________ to enter law school.
A. are you planning B. is she planning C. was she planning D. if she was planning
31. We can help local artists _________a profit by buying handmade arts and crafts
A. do B. get C. make D. take
32. Many tourists are not __________ of the impact of their actions on the local community.
A. critical B. aware C. practical D. profitable
33. One of the benefits of __________ is that it creates job opportunities for local people.
A. mass tourism B. ecotourism C. sustainable tourism D. responsible tourism
34. Tourists are not allowed to ___________ in the park.
A. litter B. rubbish C. garbage D. waste
35. When eco-tourists ___________ a place, they also enjoy learning about the culture there.
A. find B. explore C. discover D. invent
IV. 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. They are also well-known for the coconut palms near the Thu Bon River and traditional crafts such as
colourful paper lanterns.
A. famous B. excited C. mass D. local
2. A sustainable forest is a forest where trees that are cut are replanted and the wildlife is protected.
A. pre-tested B. preserved C. reserved D. protested
3. My friend said she would take part in a go-green event the following week.
A. participate in B. look after C. get on with D. carry out
4. Many schools provide environmental education to increase students' awareness of conservation needs.
A. effort B. benefit C. exploitation D. knowledge
5. Life on Earth is disappearing fast and will continue to do so unless urgent action is taken.
A. vanishing B. damaging C. polluting D. destroying
V. 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. In my country, it is compulsory to go to school between the ages of five and sixteen.
A. necessary B. essential C. optional D. selective
2. Do you think that you pay enough attention in class? What have I been talking about?
 A. neglect B. care C. notice D. consideration
3. Being able to use computers and the Internet can lead to an improved quality of life.
A increased B. enhanced C. promoted D. deteriorated
4. Researchers believe tourists disrupt animals in their natural habitat.
A. disturb B. confuse C. organize D. mix up
5. Fresh water is very important to life because no one can live without it. Yet it is one of the limited and
most endangered natural resources on our planet.
A. Clean B. Drinkable C. Polluted D. Running
VI. Rewriting the following sentences.
Rewrite sentences by using comparatives and superlative adjectives
1. No restaurant in the city is better than that one.
=> That restaurant is …………………………………………………………………………………………
2. This watch is not so expensive as that one.
=> That watch ………………………………………………………………………………………….……
3. He does not write as carefully as his younger sister.
=> His younger sister ………………………………………………………………………………………
4. This story is more interesting than any other story that I have ever read.
=> This is the …………………………………………………………………………………………………
5. I have never known such a beautiful girl before.
=> This is .....................................................................................................................................................
Rewrite sentences by using relative clauses with who, that, which and whose.
6. Professor Wilson is an excellent lecturer. He teaches Chemistry.
=>
7. The man is a famous actor. You met him at the party last night.
=>
8. There are some words. They are very difficult to translate.
=>
9. Anna writes well. I read her composition.
=>
10. Jim’s sister is a famous architect. You met her yesterday.
=>
Rewrite sentences by using reported speech
11. Mr Brown said:" I was watching TV here last night."
=> Mr Brown said that
12. “Did you bring this cake to our party last night?” They asked me
=> They asked me
13. Mr. Smith said to me, “Where are you going on your vacation?”
=> Mr. Smith asked
14. "Don't touch it," she said to him.
=> She told him
15. “You can get lots of information about endangered animals on this website,” my teacher said.
=> My teacher said
Parallel structure
16. Better services are now available to people in disadvantaged areas. (access)
=> People _______________________________________________
17. There are many job opportunities available to young people in rural areas. (access)
=> Young people __________________________________________
18. The government has made a great effort to protect the environment. (best)
=> _____________________________________________________
19. My sister tried her best to get admitted to a prestigious university. (effort)
=> _____________________________________________________
20. I am having trouble deciding which college to attend. (decision)
=> _____________________________________________________
 PRACTICE TEST
I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
1. A. regional B. gender C. surgeon D. singular
2. A. essential B. experience C. economic D. expert
II. Choose the word whose stress is placed differently from that of the others.
3. A. upload B. prepare C. focus D. discuss
4. A. digital B. consequence C. vaccinate D. essential
III. Choose the best answer.
5. Online courses give students the chance to work at their own ____________.
A. pace B. schedule C. rate D. stage
6. The interactive whiteboard involves students directly in work in front of the board, ____ most of them love.
A. that B. which C. whose D. Ø
7. You can listen and study anywhere because these devices are __________.
A. affordable B. available C. feasible D. portable
8. For very young children, electronic devices may help ________ listening and speaking skills.
A. advertise B. popularize C. discourage D. promote
9. Face-to-face learning is better than online learning _________ I can communicate with teachers immediately
when I have questions.
A. although B. but C. because D. so that
10. Earth Hour encourages people and businesses to turn _________ their lights and other unnecessary electrical
devices for one hour.
A. on B. off C. over D. down
11. UNICEF helps Vietnam in joining regional _________ programmes to improve children’s learning achivements.
A. educating B. education C. educational D. educationally
12. Our teachers always encourage us to prepare_________ lessons before class.
A. to B. on C. for D. with
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.
13. We need to find new ways to promote our local products and services in order to attract more customers.
A. desire B. manage C. consider D. advertise
14. We are facing severe environmental pollution though many world organizations are working hard to reduce it.
A. heavy B. destructive C. harmful D. serious
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.
15. It may become necessary for the United Nations to work out international agreements and strict environmental
controls on the tourist industry.
A. tight B. loose C. exact D. accurate
16. Do you think that you pay enough attention in class? What have I been talking about?
A. neglect B. care C. notice D. consideration
Choose the best answer to complete the conversation.
17. Davis: - I reckon that preserving the environment is the responsibility of every individual.
Mai: “- _______________. Everyone should do something to protect the earth - our common home.”
A. I see things differently B. I’ll say the opposite
C. There is no room for doubt D. That’s not always the case
18. Mai: I’m sorry I couldn’t join you for dinner last night.
Minh: ____________. Hope you can join me next time.
A. My pleasure B. That’s great C. Never mind D. That sounds good
IV. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word that best fits each
of the numbered blanks.
Ecotourism is booming and many tour operators say this is helpful to nature. Every year, millions of people visit
protected (19) ______ areas to observe rare species. (20) _____, a new report casts doubt on this form of tourism. The
report, published in the journal "Trends in Ecology and Evolution", suggests that ecotourism damages more than helps
nature. Researchers believe tourists disrupt animals in their natural habitat. They point to a recent event in Costa Rica
(21) _____ turtles had problems laying their eggs because of the many tourists who had gathered on the beach to
watch them.
The report says that ecotourism is making animals bolder. A human presence makes animals tamer and less cautious
about other animals. This could put them at (22) ____ of being attacked by their natural predators, so more of them
will be killed. The report says that when animals interact with humans, "they may let (23) ____ their guard”. The
report also says it is essential, “to develop a more comprehensive understanding of how different species in different
situations respond to human visitation, and under what precise conditions human exposure might put them at risk".
19. A. nature B. natural C. naturally D. naturism
20. A. However B. Therefore C. Furthermore D. For instance
21. A. which B. who C. whom D. where
22. A. chance B. risk C. once D. danger
23. A. up B. in C. down D. on
V. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions.
Successful students often do the followings while studying. First, they have an overview before reading.
Next, they look for important information and pay greater attention to it (which often needs jumping forward or
backward to process information). They also relate important points to one another. Also, they activate and use their
previous knowledge. When they realize that their understanding is not good, they do not wait to change strategies.
Last, they can monitor understanding and take action to correct or “fix up” mistakes in comprehension.
Conversely, students with low academic achievement often demonstrate ineffective study skills. They tend to
assume a passive role, in learning and rely on others (e.g., teachers, parents) to monitor their studying, for example,
low-achieving students often do not monitor their understanding of content; they may not be aware of the purpose of
studying; and they show little evidence of looking back, or employing “fix-up” strategies to fix understanding
problems. Students who struggle with learning new information seem to be unaware that they must extent effort
beyond simply reading the content to understand and remember it.
Children with learning disabilities do not plan and judge the quality of their studying. Their studying may be
disorganized. Students with learning problems face challenges with personal organization as well. They often have
difficulty keeping track of materials and assignments, following directions, and completing work on time. Unlike
good studiers who employ a variety of study skills in a flexible yet purposeful manner, low-achieving students use a
restricted range of study skills. They cannot explain why good study strategies are important for learning; and they
tend to use the same, often ineffective study approach for all learning tasks, ignoring task content, structure or
difficulty.
(Adapted from Study Skills: Managing Your Learning - NUI Galway)
Question 24: What is the topic of the passage?
A. Effective and ineffective ways of learning.
B. Study skills for high school students.
C. Successful learners and their learning strategies.
D. How low-academic achieving students study.
Question 25: The word “previous” in the first paragraph is closest meaning to .
A. important B. earlier C. later D. current
Question 26: According to the passage, what can be learnt about passive students?
A. They know the purpose of studying.
B. They are slow in their studying.
C. They monitor their understanding.
D. They rely on others to monitor their studying.
Question 26: The word “employing” in the second paragraph is closest meaning to .
A. taking B. using C. putting D. ignoring
Question 27: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage about low-achieving students when they learn
new information?
A. They don’t relate it to what they have known. B. They don’t understand it.
C. They don’t remember it. D. They don’t read the content.
Question 28: Which of the following is NOT mentioned in paragraph 3 as the difficulty of children with learning
disabilities?
A. Keeping track of materials and assignments B. Having good personal skills
C. Following directions D. Completing work on time
VI. Find one mistake in the underlined words or phrases in each sentence.
29. The teacher (A) asked (B) his students (C) focusing on (D) their topic.
30. (A) On the way home, we saw (B) a lot of men, women, and dogs (C) which were playing (D) in the park.
VII. Rewrite the following sentences.
31. No one in the class can speak English as fluently as Mary. (superlative comparison)
=> Mary
32. My classmate has won the first prize in the singing competition. Her father is a musician. (relative clause)
=> __________________________________________________________________________________
33. The students are discussing ways to stop illegal hunting and wildlife trade.
=> The students are having ______________________________________________________________
34. “You can get a lot of information about endangered animals on this website.” my teacher said to us.
=> My teacher told _____________________________________________________________________