REVIEW 2

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. worried B. embroidered C. impressed D. carved
2. A. embarrassed B. frame C. handicraft D. attraction
3. A. surface B. frame C. birthplace D. layer
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.
4. A. remind B. museum C. craftsman D. attract
5. A. lacquerware B. concentration C. relaxation D. Adolescence
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs
correction in each of the following questions.
6. It’s by far more expensive to hire a taxi to explore the city.
A. It’s B. more C. to hire D. explore
7. Our neighbour looked for our pet when we were away.
A. Our B. looked for C. when D. away.  
8. The artisans always improve the products’ quality, so as to they can attract more customers
A. artisans B. products’ C. so as to D. more
9. Sarah wondered if to attend the second language learning course.
  A. if B. attend C. language D. course  
10. They said a new shopping mall will be set up there the next day.  
A. said   B. will be C. up D. there        
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
11. Every year thousands of children become the victims of sexual __________.
A. status B. abuse C. crime D. problem
12. The scarf is _________ in spite of being made of natural silk.
A. affordably B. affordable C. affording D. afford
13. Conical hat making in the village has been passed ............... from generation to generation.
A. over B. down C. up D. on
14. They said a new shopping mall will be set up there the next day.  
A. said   B. will be C. up D. there        
15. A good night’s sleep can help you improve your _________.
A. concentrate B. concentration C. concentrating D. concentrative
15. Life skills __________ at school for teenagers soon due to their necessity.
A. will be taught B. will teach C. teach D. are taught
16. When we went to the hospital to visit him, they said he ____________ for his home.
A. leaves B. has left C. had left D. left
17. _________ she is young, she is very independent.
A. Despite B. in order to C. in order that D. Although
18. My father has been feeling much better since he _____________ smoking.
A. gave up B. set up C. looked up D. turned up
19. We haven’t decided where _________ for the next trip.
A. to going B. to go C. going D. go
20. They are _____a survey to find out whether customers like using domestic products or not.
A. conducting B. making C. considering D. indicating
21. It’s not easy to get along with each other in this ____________ society.
A. metropolitan B. multicultural C. rural D. urban
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
22. “Would you like to join us on the trip to Van Phuc Silk Village?” - “_______________”
A. No worries B. Congratulations C. Sounds great D. Well-done
23. “I feel depressed because of my test’s bad result.” – “_______________”
A. Keep calm. Everything will be alright B. It’s very kind of you
C. Let’s go. I can’t wait D. You did a good job
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct word or phrase that best fits each of blanks
When we feel anxious, we often give ourselves negative messages like that: “I can’t do this”, “I’m
useless”, and “I’m going to fail”. It can be difficult but (24)______ to replace these with positive
thoughts such as: “this is just anxiety, it can’t harm me”, and “relax, concentrate- it’s going to be
okay”. Picturing how you’d like things to go can help you feel more (25)_____. Try to imagine
yourself (26)_______ up to an exam feeling confident and relaxed. You turn over your paper, write
down what you do know and come away knowing you tried your best on the day.
It can sometimes appear that your whole future depends on what grades you get. There can be a lot of
pressure (27)________young people to do well in exams which can cause a lot of stress and anxiety.
Remember that exams are important, but they are not the only way to a successful future. Lots of
people achieve success in life without doing well at school.
24. A. try B. allow C. let D. afford
25. A. stressed B. tense C. negative D. positive
26. A. to turn B. turning C. turn D. turned
27. A. of B. about C. for D. on
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.
Life in the big city is face-paced, fun and exciting. There are countless job opportunities and activities
to occupy your time. However, with the good, there also come the bad. Although the big city has more
job opportunities, there are also more people competing for a single job. This can make your job search
frustrating. Oddly enough, you will see hundreds, if not thousands of jobs available each week, but you
still might remain unemployed, especially when the economy is down. In addition, the cost of living is
typically higher in big cities, and it can cost you an arm or a leg for a small apartment in a decent area
of the city, not to mention other costs to fulfill your basic demands. Moreover, traffic can be a
nightmare in the big city. It can get so bad that it can turn you into an evil person. If you hate driving in
heavy traffic, then the big city life is not for you. Heavy traffic also contributes to the pollution, which
is one of the biggest disadvantages of living in the city. Obviously, our health is affected most with
certain diseases relating to respiratory system. Most importantly, there is always more crime in a big
city, causing you to seriously consider before making your final decision on living in a big city.
28. In the big city, people tend to__________ when the traffic is getting heavy.
A. go crazy B. keep calm C. wait a bit longer D. slow down themselves.
29. Which of the following sentences is NOT true?

A. It costs a lot to live in the city. B. Pollution causes health problems.

C. The city is always crowded. D. Crime is not a serious problem in a big city.

30. According to the passage, some good things of living in the city are: __________
A. educational system and countless job opportunities.
B. a lot of entertainment and shopping centers.
C. countless job opportunities and activities to occupy your time.
D. educational system and recreational activities.
31. According to the passage, city is not a perfect place for__________.
A. people who hate busy traffic B. people who hate competitions
C. people who look for good jobs D. people who prefer a busy life
32. What does the phrase “cost an arm and a leg” mean?
A. your legs and arms are costly. B. cost a lot of money.
C. you must work hard to earn money. D. cost a little money.
Mark 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.
33. “When should I leave for France?”, he wondered.
A. He wondered if to leave for France. B. He wondered when I should leave for France.
C. He wondered when to leave for France. D. He wondered when he leave for France.
34. If I were you, I would call the helpline immediately.
A. If I put me in your shoes, I would call the helpline immediately.
B. If I put in your shoes, I would call the helpline immediately.
C. If I were in your shoes, I would call the helpline immediately.
D. If I were your shoes, I would call the helpline immediately.
35. The authorities are trying to solve the overpopulation of the city.
A. The authorities are trying to deal up with the overpopulation of the city.
B. The authorities are trying to deal with the overpopulation of the city.
C. The authorities are trying to face up with the overpopulation of the city.
D. The authorities are trying to face with the overpopulation of the city.
36. Abandoned children should be brought up in orphanages in order to be safe.
A. Abandoned children should be brought up in orphanages so as that they can be safe.
B. Abandoned children should be brought up in orphanages in order that they can be safe.
C. Abandoned children should be brought up in orphanages in order they can be safe.
D. Abandoned children should be brought up in orphanages so as to they can be safe.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the meaningful sentence from the
cues given.
37. I / look forward / make / own conical hat / Tay Ho village / Hue.
A. I look forward to make my own conical hat in Tay Ho village in Hue.
B. I am looking forward to make my own conical hat in Tay Ho village in Hue.
C. I look forward to making my own conical hat in Tay Ho village in Hue.
D. I look forward making my own conical hat in Tay Ho village in Hue.
38. He / say / he / be/ artisan / workshop / since 2010.
A. He said he was an artisan of the workshop since 2010.
B. He said he has been an artisan atthe workshop since 2010.
C. He said was an artisan at the workshop since 2010.
D. He said he had been an artisan of the workshop since 2010.
39. They / live / Moscow/ before / they / move / London.
A. They lived in Moscow before they had moved to London.
B. They had lived in Moscow before they moved to London.
C. They was living in Moscow before they moved to London.
D. They had lived in Moscow before they had moved to London.
40. No-one / kind-hearted / than / my mom.
A. No-one is as kind-hearted than my mom. B. No-one isn’t more kind-hearted than my mom.
C. No-one is more kind-hearted than my mom. D. No-one isn’t as kind-hearted than my mom.