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MOCK TEST 24 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. common B. column C. collect D. comment 2. A. loved B. limited C. lied D. closed 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 primary stress in each of the following questions. 3. A. product B. center C. parade D. flower 4. A. dedicate B. origin C. pottery D. assignment Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. 5. My mom said that she started ______ new music club in her high school when she was my age. A. a B. an C. the D. ∅ 6. He was ______ a lovely child ______ everyone loves him. A. so - that B. such - that C. much - so D. too – so 7. The teacher asked us ______ we bought her a cup of coffee that morning. A. unless B. never C. whether D. when 8. The ______ you practice, the ______ you will become at playing the piano. A. more - better B. most - best C. more - best D. most - better 9. Sam and Jason are shopping for books together. - Sam: “I can lend you “The hunger games 1” if you want to try before buying the books.” - Jason: “______” A. Well done. B. I didn't know you like fantasy. C. I love buying books. D. Thank you. You are the best. 10. Would you mind ______ your phone off during the ceremony? A. turn B. turning C. turned D. to turn 11. My sister is an actress. ______; she doesn't look specially beautiful. A. Because B. Although C. However D. So 12. The new boy in the school band was looking ______ to find the band practice room. A. after B. down C. up D. around Read the following announcement and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer
sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 13 to 16. 13. A. helps B. to help C. helping D. help 14. A. What B. If C. Because D. Although 15. A. on B. in C. about D. at 16. A. a B. an C. the D. ∅ Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to the questions from 17 to 18. 17. Put the sentences (a-c) in the correct order, then fill in the blank to make a logical text. “As dark clouds rolled in, the Johnson family hurried to pack their picnic and head back to the car. Suddenly, the sky erupted with thunder, and heavy rain began to pour down. ______” a. Their laughter quickly turned to shouts as they looked for cover under a nearby tree. b. Just as the storm began to ease, a brilliant rainbow appeared in the sky, and they all cheered. c. The wind was so strong that the tree shook violently; the kids held their parents in fear. A. b - c - a B. b - a - c C. a - c - b D. c - b - a 18. Choose the sentence that can end the text (in Question 17) most appropriately. A. The parents said that the children was very brave when the storm happened B. At last, they safely returned to the car feeling grateful for the warmth of family. C. After the trip, the family sometimes talked about the storm as a happy memory. WHAT TO DO AT HOME DURING A THUNDERSTORM WARNING ● Close all blinds and shades of the windows. If windows break due to objects blown by the wind, shades will (13) _______ prevent glass from shattering into your home. ● Unplug appliances. Avoid using the telephone or any electrical appliances. (14) _______ lightning strikes, telephone lines and metal pipes can conduct electricity. Leaving electric lights (15) _______, however, does not increase the chances of your home being struck by lightning. ● Avoid taking a bath or shower, or running water for any other purpose. ● Turn off (16) _______ air conditioner. Power from lightning can overload the electricity system, resulting in a costly repair job. (Adapted from https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/276/What-to-Do-at-Home-During- a-Thunderstorm
D. Finally, the kids said they wanted to be in a storm again if they could. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer that best fits each of the numbered blanks. Tet festivities extend for three days and can span up to an entire week, with the festival subdivided into the days leading (19) ______ to New Year's Eve. The ritual of honoring Ong Tao, the guardian of the family kitchen fire, on the 23 rd day of the twelfth lunar month marks (20) ______ approach of Tet. It serves as a spiritual practice, (21) ______ hope for a year of abundance and good fortune. The most crucial moment of Tet unfolds at midnight on the eve of the first day of the lunar New Year. At this precise instant, families set up two ancestral altars, zone for the spirits of their ancestors and another for the heavens and the earth. This ceremonial tradition carries the significance of leaving behind the misfortunes of the past year to welcome the forthcoming year's blessings and goodness. Following Vietnamese New Year's Eve is the official Tet period, (22) ______ spans three days, from the first to the third day of the first lunar month, symbolizing a fresh start for a prosperous new year. (23) ______ customs, this is the time for families to come together, visit relatives, celebrate the longevity of the elderly, offer lucky money to children, and exchange well wishes for a safe and (24) ______ year. In Vietnam, there's a saying: “Mong 1 tet cha” - the first day is reserved for visiting paternal relatives; “Mong 2 tet me” - the second day is dedicated to maternal relatives; and “Mong 3 tet thay” - the third day is for paying respects to teachers, showcasing the deep-rooted tradition of respecting educators in Vietnamese culture. (Adapt from https://vinpearl.com/en/tet-holiday-a-complete-guide-to-the-most-important-festival) 19. A. up B. on C. out D. in 20. A. the B. a C. an D. ∅ 21. A. foster B. fostering C. fosters D. to foster 22. A. what B. who C. when D. which 23. A. Because of B. According C. According to D. Because 24. A. prosper B. prosperous C. prosperity D. prospering Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the original sentence in each of the following questions. 25. Sam had a lot of time before class. He was late yesterday. A. Because Sam had a lot of time before class, he was late yesterday. B. Though Sam had a lot of time before class, he was late yesterday. C. However Sam had a lot of time before class, he was late yesterday. D. Though Sam had a lot of time before class, he was late today.
26. It is essential for plants and animals to have their natural habitats. A. Natural habitats of animals and plants are very essential for human. B. Plants and animals must essentially survive in their natural habitats. C. Plants and animal are essential for their natural habitats. D. Natural habitats are essential for the survival of plants and animals. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is best written from the words/phrases given. 27. It/ wonderful/ travel/ Tam Dao/ and/ enjoy/ scenery. A. It is wonderful to travel to Tam Dao and enjoying the scenery. B. It is wonderful to travel to Tam Dao and enjoy the scenery. C. It is wonderful travel to Tam Dao and enjoy the scenery. D. It is wonderful traveling to Tam Dao and enjoy the scenery. 28. It/ take/ us/ 4 day/ deal/ all/ misunderstanding/ community. A. It takes us 4 days to deal with all the misunderstanding in our community. B. It take us 4 days to deal with all the misunderstanding in the community. C. It takes us 4 day to deal all the misunderstanding in the community. D. It takes us 4 days to deal to all the misunderstanding in our community. Read the following sign or notice and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. 29. What does the sign say? A. Don't smoke here. B. Don't light the cigarette. C. Don't use fire. D. Don't leave a burning cigarette here. 30. What does the notice say? A. Be careful when traveling on the icy road. B. The road is safe because of the ice. C. The ice on the road is dangerous. D. The road is frozen and full of danger. 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 following questions from 31 to 36. In Finland we do give homework, but it is only given when the teacher feels that it is necessary for the students. There is no policy that homework has to be given after every