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MIDTERM TEST 1 Time allotted: 60 min. I. Circle the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently in each line. (1 pt) Track 16 1. A. cruel B. truth C. flu D. put 2. A. choir B. choice C. avoid D. boiling 3. A. future B. picture C. ensure D. figure 4. A. handbook B. cartoon C. firewood D. barefoot 5. A. detest B. prefer C. resort D. ferry II. Find a mistake in the underlined parts (A, B, or C) in each sentence below. (1 pt) 1. I think people in the countryside live happier than I do. A B C 2. Tom is gaining weight, so he doesn’t have a healthy diet. He should definitely eat less fat. A B C 3. Ms Minh moved to the countryside because she was fond at its peaceful atmosphere. A B C 4. You should write the recipe down; therefore, you’ll forget it. A B C 5. My sister adores to make models, for she can spend hours making one. A B C III. Complete the sentences with the words from the box. Use each word once only. (1 pt) muscle poultry notifications cattle bully 1. Playing tennis helps him improve his ________ strength. 2. Do his parents know he is a big ________ in the class? 3. That farmer raises many types of ________ , such as chickens, ducks and turkeys. 4. She turned off ________ on her phone to concentrate on her homework. 5. The ________ are eating grass on the field. IV. Give the correct form of the words in brackets to complete the sentences. (1 Pt) 1. Many people think living in the city is more (stress) ________ than in the countryside. 2. Sa Pa is a (picture) ________ town in northern Viet Nam. It is famous for its amazing scenery. 3. Some teenagers find it hard to meet all their parents’ (expect) ________ . 4. She helped her mum to (load) ________ the grocery bags from the car. 5. It’s good to know things in theory, but you need to improve your (practice) ________ skills, too. V. Choose the correct answer A, B, C, or D to complete each sentence. (1 Pt)
1. - Would you like some tea? - ________, thanks. A. Yes, it’s mine B. That’s great C. No, I’m not D. What’s it 2. My sister is keen ________ computer programming. She wants to learn IT in the future. A. on B. in C. at D. about 3. I don’t fancy ________ DIY projects but my best friend does. A. making B. creating C. doing D. playing 4. When my dad was a child, he often ________ the buffaloes and cows. A. led B. herded C. walked D. moved 5. - ________ give me some information about the Science Club, please? - Sure. It has a meeting on every Wednesday, and... A. Could you B. Do you C. Should you D. Did you 6. She lived in a cottage by a rose garden. A. combined B. cultivated C. surrounded D. prevented 7. I love rural life because people there are kind and ________. A. helpless B. unfriendly C. tiring D. hospitable 8. She is ________ some websites to find pictures for her poster presentation. A. looking B. seeing C. browsing D. guessing 9. Stop bullying your friends online; ________, I’ll tell your parents. A. otherwise B. so C. therefore D. but 10. Ha always comes to class ________ than all other students. A. early B. earliest C. more early D. earlier VI. Fill each blank with a conjunction in the box to complete the passage. There is one word you don’t need to use. (1 pt) and so therefore however for or A hobby is a fun activity that people do when they have time off from work (1) ________ studying. Popular hobbies include collecting something, making crafts, (2) ________ surfing the Internet. Many people collect stamps, coins, seashells, or jewelry, (3) ________ they are keen on admiring them in their free time. Some people are good with their hands, (4) ________ they enjoy activities such as painting, carving, sewing, or building models. In the past, only wealthy people could afford hobbies; (5)________, nowadays, modern technology makes it easier for most people to take up a hobby. Surfing the Internet and playing video games are becoming more and more popular free time activities. VII. Read the following passage and choose A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer for each blank. (1 pt) Indian farmers More than 60% of Indian population live in villages. The life there is not a walk in the park, for farming is an extremely difficult job. Farmers usually (1) ________ their day very early in the morning and work throughout the day. Some people do not have farming
machines like (2) ________ or combine harvesters, so they have to rely on manual labour. The work is even harder because agriculture depends largely on weather. They are hardworking; (3) ________ , about 20% of them are still living in poverty. Recently, the Indian farmers have made use of new technology in their work. The result is really good. The rate of poverty is reducing more (4) ________ than ever. Farmers are earning more money; therefore, their life (5) ________ work are becoming much easier. 1. A. pause B. continue C. start D. stop 2. A. tractors B. cars C. motorbikes D. bicycles 3. A. therefore B. however C. otherwise D. but 4. A. fast B. speedy C. impressive D. quickly 5. A. or B. but C. and D. so VIII. Read the following passage and decide if the statements are true (T) or false (F). (1 pt) Teenagers often encounter a number of sources of stress, including peer pressure, academic stress, and a loss of future direction, to name but a few. Peer pressure may affect teenagers negatively. Most of them long for being a good fit to their friend groups. Therefore, the pressure to catch up with others’ outfits or hobbies, for example, may create changes in a teen’s thought and behaviours, leading to their loss of confidence or even depression. Besides, the pressure to succeed academically occurs to both weaker students and high-performing ones. The former worry that their low grades may make others think bad about them. Stronger students push themselves to guarantee top scores all the time. In both cases, stress can make teens lose their motivation and fall short of their potential. Another type of stress results from teens’ uncertainty about the future. They may fear making wrong decisions, especially on where to further their study. They may also be under great pressure because they are not fully trusted by adults to make their own decisions. Sadly, not all teens are well-prepared to deal with such kinds of pressure. That’s why better support from surrounding people is essential to reduce their stress levels. Statements True False 1. The passage mentions two sources of stress. 2. Peer pressure may lead to depression. 3. Academic stress occurs mostly to excellent students. 4. Teens may have a sense of uncertainty when other people refuse to trust their decisions. 5. The level of support at the moment is not good enough for teens. IX. Fill each blank with a suitable word to complete the passage. (1 pt) Many people think social media is teenagers’ most favourite way of communication. However, a study found out the opposite. According to the study, nearly half of the US (1) ________ enjoy chatting with their friends in person. They feel more comfortable talking about personal things (2) ________ to face. Some of them even detest using social media, (3) ________ it takes up time that they could otherwise spend with their friends. Although