PRACTICE TEST -2nd MID-TERM- 9NC

Write 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.
Question 1: A. accent B. massive/ae/ C. language D. imitate/ei/
Question 2: A. official /ơu/ B. openness /ơ/ C.operate/a/ D. reasonable /ơ/
Write 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.
Question 3: A. guaran’tee(bảo hiểm) B. im’mersion C. bi’lingual D. con’tribute
Question 4: A. flexi’bility B. al’ternatively C. inter’national D. multi’national
Write the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Question 5: The woman ………you met yesterday is my mother.
A. who B. whom C. where D. which
Question 6: This is the place ……………I was born and grown up.
A. whose      B. where      C.  when        D.whom
Question 7: He spoke a …………..of French that we found hard to understand.
A. slang B. jargon (biệt ngữ) C. dialect D. language
Question 8: She …………. up some Spanish when she was living in Mexico.
A. took B. looked C. picked up: nhặt, hái hoa, đón ai đó, học 1 cách tự nhiên
D. learnt
Question 9: One of ……….….reasons why the vocabulary of it is open is that it has borrowed many words.
A. a B. an C. the D. X
Question 10: Would you mind sharing with us your experience of learning English?
A. That’s right B. Thanks C.Not at all D.I’m fine
Question 11: I really don’t know where …………….a new language.
A. to learn B. learned C. learning D. learns
Question 12: This is the dictionary …………….. I like best.
A. who B. whom C. Why D. which
Question 13: If she sold her car, she ……………………..… much money.
A. gets B. would get C. will get D. would have got.
Question 14: He asked me how I…………….improve my pronunciation.
A. can B. will C. could D. may
Question 15: If I ………an IELTS certificate, I would get the job
A. had B. have C. will have D. would have
Question 16: If you don’t know what a ……… of a word, let’s try to guess.
A. mean B. meaningful C. means D. meaning
Write the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 17: Is English the language which is spoken as a first language by most people in the world?
A. variety B.mother tongue C. punctualityD. popularity
Question 18: Their accent is hard to hear.
A. voice B. length C. strength D. technic
Write the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 19: The simplicity of form makes it easy to understand.
A. approximately B. difficulty C. vocabulary D. generally
Question 20: There are many differences in accents dialects between varieties of English.

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A. immigration B. administration (sự quản lí) C. similarity D. popularity
Write 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.
Question 21: Her grandmother,whom is 70, often takes exercise.
A.whom -> who          B. often                  C.grandmother       D.exercise
Question 22: I would be very surprised if he had refused to study abroad.
A. abroad B. surprised C. had refused -> refused D. would .
Question 23: This is the room which we are having a meeting this evening.
A. is B. are having C. this evening D. which -> where
Question 24: She had to learn English, so she works for a multinationalcompany.
A. English B.multinational C. had to D.so -> because
IV. Use the correct form of the verbs.
Question 25. We are practicing (jog) _________jogging______________ in the park
Question 26. My friend asked me where I (buy) __had bought______________ those toys.
Question 27. You must (not, leave) _not leave_ the house unless I allow you to go.
Question 28. My team (not, win) ______hasn’t won____ a single match so far this season.
Question 29. You (stop) ______will be stopped_ by a policeman if you try to cross the road now.
Question 30.. When I (arrive) _____arrived_____________, they were watching TV together.
Read the following passage and write the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions.
Situated on the central coast of Viet Nam, which is famous for many beautiful beaches. Lang Co Beach,
since June 2009, has become an official member of the “World’s most beautiful bays” club. Today, it is a
popular destination for tourists in Viet Nam, especially for those who love beach so much.
With the length of approximately 10 kilometres, Lang Co Beach located in Lang Co town, Phu Loc district,
Thua Thien- Hue province is next to the National Highway 1A and near Hai Van Pass.
Lying on the most beautiful curve(dường cong) of the country, Lang Co has almost everything that the
nature can offer: green mountains and tropical forests, smooth white sand, full of sunshine and cool, blue
and clear sea as crystal(pha lê), and the average temperature of 250C in summer. It is an attractive
destination for both domestic and international tourists in Viet Nam. It is the third bay of Viet Nam, after
Ha Long and Nha Trang named in the list of 30 most beautiful bays in the globe.
It can be said that nobody can resist a nature beauty like Lang Co town. This small and peaceful town will
give you the most relaxing time and many games at the beach. In addition, you will have good time to
enjoy the seafood with various kinds of shrimps, lobster(tôm hùm), crab, butter-fish, mackerel fish, oysters,
etc. and not far from the beach are some attractions such as Kang Co fishing village, Chan May scenery.
Lying on the "Central Heritage Road", Lang Co is very close to other famous attractions such as the
Imperial City of Hue, Hoi An Ancient Town, Son Tra Peninsula where the famous Son Tra Natural
Reserve and beautiful beaches located, and so many more.
Question 29: Lang Co beach is located ………
A. between Hoi An Ancient Town and Son Tra Peninsula B. on the most beautiful curve of Viet Nam
C. 10 kilometres away from Hue D. under Hai Van Pass
Question 30: The most important reason why so many tourists come to Lang Co beach is that …….
A. it is the third most beautiful beach in Viet Nam B. they can enjoy various kinds of seafood
C. they can come to the famous Son Tra Natural Reserve D. it is considered an ideal place for beach lovers
Question 31: We can infer from the passage that Lang Co Beach ………..
A. is very hot during summer B. is the most beautiful bay in the world
C. enjoy the harmony of nature and humans
D. is the first member of the “World’s most beautiful bays” club in Viet Nam
Question 32: Coming to Lang Co Beach, you can do all of the following activities EXCEPT ....................
A. relaxing and joining in beach games    B. sunbathing on many beautiful beaches
C. visiting the nearby fishing village     D. enjoying seafood

Junk Food and ‘Real Food’

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A lot of people around the world are getting fat because they eat too much “junk food”. Junk food is food
that has a lot of calories, but not many nutrients. Nutrients are things that your body needs, such as
vitamins, minerals and fiber. Most “fast food”, such as KFC and stuff sold in packages, is junk food. It
comes from factories, where scientists add refined sugar, salt and vegetable oil to make it taste good. They
do this because they want to make money. They do not care about your health: that is your job. Junk food
does taste good, too. That’s why people drink huge bags of “iced tea” and Coke, and eat a big bag of potato
chips, and still feel hungry. Their brains keep telling them to eat because it knows the body does not have
all the nutrients it needs.

Humans evolved eating three main kinds of food: meat, vegetables and fruit. These are “real foods”.
Things like refined sugar, flour and vegetable oil are not part of a human’s natural diet. In America, which
has the most obese people, it is hard for poor people to find ‘real food’. Fresh vegetables and meat are only
sold in supermarkets, and they are more expensive than junk foods.In America, more poor people are obese
than rich people. Even people in prisons are obese. Here, we are lucky real food is still available – but so is
junk food. Your body is the most valuable thing you will ever have in your life, so you should treat your
body like a temple – not a garbage bin. Don’t eat junk food.

Question 33. What is junk food?

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Question 34. Why do scientists add refined sugar, salt and vegetable oil in junk food?

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Question 35. Is it difficult for poor people to find ‘real food’ in America?

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Question 36. According to the passage, which is not a real food?

A. apples B. string beans C. chicken wings

Question 37. The word “obese” in the passage is closest in meaning to…............

A. expensive B. overweight C. valuable D. available

I. WRITING
A. Re-write the sentences, keep the meanings unchanged
Question 38. My father has decided to buy a new motorbike. His bike was stolen lastweek.
 My father, whose bike was stolen last week, has decided to buy a new motorbike.
Question 39. Last year, I visited Ho Chi Minh city. My uncle lives in HCM city.
 Last year,I visited Ho Chi Minh city because my uncle lives there.

Question 40.  Mary doesn't read many English books because she doesn't have time.
 If Mary had time, Mary would read many English books.
Question 41.  I think you should spend more time improving your speaking skill.
 If I were u, I would spend more time improving my speaking skill.
Question 42. Tan is so good at the language because he has many English friends.
 If Tan didn’t have many English friends, he wouldn’t be so got at the language.
Question 43.  They can't offer Nga the job because She doesn’t know English.
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  If Nga knew Eng, the could offer her the job.
7. I don't feel confident at the interview because my English is not very good.
If my English was very good, I would feel confident at the interview.
Question 44.He loves my friend. She lives in the countryside.   
 He loves _my friend, who lives In the countryside.
Question 45. My teacher is very kind. I like her very much.
My teacher whom I love very much is very kind.
Question 46. This is my brother. His wife is my close friend.
 This is my brother whose wife is my close friend.
Question 47. I have just bought a shirt. It looks quite cute.
 I have just bought a shirt which looks quite cute..
Question 48. I’m reading the book “Harry Potter”. I bought it yesterday.
 I’m reading the book Harry Potter” which I bought yesterday.
Question 49. The weather is very bad. It makes me bored.
 The weather which is very bad makes me bored.
Question 50. That is the daughter. She loves playing tennis.
 That is the daughter who loves playing tennins.
Question 51. The countryside is very peaceful. I was born in this place.
The countryside which I was born is very peaceful.
Question 52. The summer is very windy. People often flying kites in this season.
 The summer when is very windy people often flying kites.
Question 53. I don’t know the reason. Nga didn’t go to school for it.
 I don’t know the reason why Nga didn’t go to school
Question 54: I’m making a cake. The cake is a gift for my mother..
I’m making a cake which is a gift for my mother.
Question 55: “ What ingredients does this cake include, Mary?” Peter asked
Peter asked Mary what ingredients this cake included.
Question 56: Pay attention to the teacher or you can’t understand the lessons.
 If u pay attention to the teacher, u can understand the lessons.
Question 57: Read more books and you can broaden your knowledge.
 If u read more books, u can broaden ur knowledge.
Question 58. The teacher has invited all the students in the class.
All the students in the class.have been been invited by the teacher.
Question 59.“Why do you like this job?”, Tom said to me.
→Tom asked me why I liked that job.
Question 60. Because his bike was broken, he arrived late for the concert.
→Because of. Hí broken bike, he arrived late for the concert.
. The news was so shocking that no one could believe it.
It was such the shocking news that no one could believe it.

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 Section A (8,0 points)
Write 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.
Question 1: A. included      B. combined         C. tasted                D. added
Question 2: A. cube           B. tunnel        C. mannual           D. purée
Write 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.
Question 3: A.gamish B. sprinkle C. shallot D. starter
Question 4: A.ingredientB.celery C.versatile D.favourite
Write the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each
of the following questions.
Question 5: I didn’t eat everything that they________me at the party..
A. cooked           B. baked            C. served      D. shared
Question 6: If parents don’t cook at home, their children__________more fast food.
A have B may have C. would have D had had
Question 7: Perhaps the three most popular ice cream __________are vanilla, chocolate and
strawberry.
A. brands B ingredients C. offers D flavours
Question 8:Beet greens are the most _______part of the vegetable and can be cooked like
any other dark leafy green.
A. colourful B. nutritiousC. traditional D. careful
Question 9: I can’t make a pizza. I wish I_______you now.
A. made B. could make C. making D. make
Question 10: Pumpkin soup is a good source of ______, minerals and vitamins, especially
vitamin A.
A. fibres B. sugar C. solids D. fats
Question 11: My mother has just cooked a kind of soup___________tastes very delicious
A. who B. which C. whom D. whose
Question 12: My friends suggest ___________salad for the party tonight
A. making B. make C. should make D. A & C

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Question 13: After she_______breakfast she left the house.
A. finished B. have finished C. had finished D. finish
Question 14: You ______chicken. You cook it in an oven or over a fire without liquid
A. steam         B. boil  C. Fry           D. roast        
Question 15: I buy_______fruit, but I don’t have_______vegetables.
A. some /any B. any/ some C. a / some D. an / any
Question 16: A:“ Would you like to have dinner with me?”.
B: “______________________”
A. Yes, so do I B. I’m very happy C. Yes, it is D. Yes, I’d love to
Write the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in
meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 17:Milk is a kind of nutritious food for kids.
A. delicious     B. awful C. healthy D. unhealthy
Question 18: She made up her mind about what she cooked for the party .
A. choseB. decided C. thought D. worried
Write the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in
meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 19: Solid food is always necessary for our body.
A.soft B.liquid C. hard D. stable
Question 20: The food in Hoi AN is very delicious..
A. flavour B. traditional C. comfortable D. wonderful
Write 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.
Question 21: If John make soup, he can chop the kohlrabi into chunks rather than slice it.
A. into       B. make       C. slice         D. chop
Question 22: You muststeamed the dim sum for thirty minutes, or else it is still raw.
A. is         B. steamed       C. for         D. must
Question 23: What shall happen if we cook beef too long.
A. long       B.shall         C. if           D. cook
Question 24: I fall in love with curry immediately and eat a small portion. I’m so full up
now.
A. small       B. with             C. andt         D. full
Read the following passage and write the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbers blanks.
Eating fast food four_______more time a week can ____________the risk of dying from
heart disease because of the high____________of saturated or trans fats found in much of
the food. Those fats can clog the arteries and, ovr time, _____________to high cholesterol
levels
Question 25: A.either B.or C.and D.but
Question 26: A.reduce B.enrich C.increase D.decrease
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Question 27: A.lots B.number C.level D.portion
Question 28: A.build B.contribute C.manage D.result
Read the following passage and write the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
In Russia, breakfast is a big meal. Many people eat black bread or blinis - a kind of pancake.
Sausages, fried eggs and cheese are typical accompaniments. Some Russians eat a cereal
called kasha. This is usually eaten hot with a soft cheese or sour cream, rather than milk.
The most popular drink is very strong black tea. In China, people eat breakfast very early in
the morning. Dishes are different in every region, but the meal is usually similar to lunch or
dinner - rice with vegetables or meat, pancakes, soup, and noodles. The Chinese do drink a
lot of tea, but the don’t usually drink tea with breakfast. Breakfast isn’t a big meal in
Greece. Most people start the day with a coffee, which is usually served black, in tiny cups,
with or without sugar. They may have something small to eat as well such as fresh fruit and
yogurt, or a grilled roll. More common, however, is the Greek custom of a midmoming
kolatsio or snack - often a pastry or bread with meat or cheese. The Australian breakfast is
very similar to breakfast in the U.K - bacon, eggs, toast with butter and jam, cereal with
milk, and tea or coffee. There are, however, some very Australian additions, such as toast
with Vegemite, a black salty spread, or tropical fruits.
Question 29: In Russian breakfast, people have___________________
A.chicken and beefB. bread and blimis C. vegetables and salad D. blimis and noodles
Question 30:Which is “NOT TRUE” in these statements.
A. Russian people often drink strong black tea.
B. Chinese people drink tea with breakfast
C. Some Russian people eat a cereal called kasha.
D. In China, breakfast is usually similar to lunch or dinner.
Question 31: In Greece, most people start the day with ______________
A. black coffee B.fruits and yogurt C.bread and meat D. hot milk
Question 32:The Australian breakfast usually have___________________________
A. bacon, eggs and cheese
B. bacon, eggs and cereal with milk
C. bacon, eggs, cereal with milk and coffee.
D. bacon, agges, toast, cereal and tea or coffee
Section B (2,0 points)
I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the
sentence printed before it. Write your answers on your answer sheet. (0,5 point)
(I’m making a cake which is a gift for my mother.)
(Peter asked Mary what ingredients that cake included.)

II. Write a paragraph ( 100- 120 words) about disadvantages of eating out. (1,5ms)
You can follow these problems:
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- Expensive (pizza, steak……)
- Unhealrhy food ( snack, beer, fried foo, gas drinks…)
- Uncomfortable space ( noise, crowded places……)
Section A (8,0 points)
Write 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.
Question 1: A. exotic     B. erode     C. checkout     D. decision
Question 2: A. excursion     B. resort     C. season     D. reasonable
Write 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.
Question 3: A. original     B. geography     C. imperial     D. stimulating
Question 4: A. magnificence     B. accessible     C. affordable     D. destination
Write the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each
of the following questions.
Question 5: “ Paul, where is ……………………….. Spanish dictionary? I’m writing an
essay in Spanish and I need it.”
A. a     B. the     C. Ø D.an
Question 6: You should drink ………… glass of warm water and take………rest
A. a - a     B. the - a     C. a - Ø D. a - the
Question 7: Make sure you a hotel before you come to our island, especially in the
summer.
A. book B. keep C. put D. buy
Question 8: If the sun shines, we ……………… for a walk.
A. won’t go     B. went C. will go     D. would go
Question 9: We went shopping although we didn’t intend to buy ………… clothes.
A. some     B. little C. a D. any
Question 10: A meal of Hue people has a natural combination between flavours and
colours of dishes, which creates the unique ………………… in the regional cuisine.
A. feature     B. symbol C. part     D. description
Question 11: If you don’t know how to spell a word, you ……… look it up in the
dictionary.
A. had to     B. would     C. should     D. ought
Question 12: If you want to save money, you should ………he amount of water your
family uses.
  A. repair   B. adapt   C. increase D. reduce
Question 13: Who is going to ………………your children when you’re at work?
  A. look for  B. look up   C. look after D. look out
Question 14: ………… is an unusual, exciting or dangerous experience, journey or series
of events.
A. expedition B. adventure C. journey D. trip
Question 15: Yesterday the interviewer asked me ……….. questions related to my previous
job.
A. some     B. little C. a D. any

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 Question 16: One special feature of cuisine in Southern Vietnam is short cooking time
which aims to ……………………… the freshness of food.
A. protect B. keep C save D. store
Write the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in
meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 17: In order to be successful, we should never give up hope.
A. fight B. abandon C. continue D. suspect
Question 18: She failed to get into medical university.
A. passed B. qualified C. didn't succeed D. satisfied
Write the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in
meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 19: We try to create an atmosphere of comfort and security for our children.
A. safety B. harmony C. danger D. shelter
Question 20: In my view, husbands should contribute to the household duties in order to
reduce burden on their wives.
A. minimize B. lower C. decrease D. increase
Write 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.
Question 21: Pay attention of the traffic lights when you are travelling in the street.
A. are travelling B. pay C. in D. of
Question 22: My parents let me to go out without saying anything.
A. saying B. me C. to go D. My parents
Question 23: The students were interesting in taking a trip to the National History Museum,
but they were not able to raise enough money.
A. taking B. were C. interesting D. were not able to
Question 24: If you eat a lot of fruit, you will not never have health problems.
A. If B. a lot of C. problems D. will not never have
Read the following passage and write the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbers blanks.
Did you know that reading can…. (25)…. your mind active and engaged well into old
age? Several years ago when I was working as a newspaper reporter, I interviewed a woman
who was a resident at a local nursing home. She was 100 years old. She read …. (26)….
one book per week. She was bright, intelligent and fun to talk with. "I love to read. It helps
me keep up with what is going …. (27)…… in the world," she said. "A friend of mine
brings me a new book every week. I look forward to her visits and I look forward to the
books. We talk about the books we have read. " Reading has other benefits, as well. For
one thing, reading a good story can help you forget some of the problems in your own life.
For the other thing, reading also sets a good …. (28)…… for younger generations.
Question 25: A. make B. keep C. give D. take
Question 26: A. between B. in all C. at least D. at all
Question 27: A. for B. out C. off D. on
Question 28: A. view B. goal C. example D. story
Read the following passage and write the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

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Situated on the central coast of Viet Nam, which is famous for many beautiful beaches. Lang
Co Beach, since June 2009, has become an official member of the “World’s most beautiful
bays” club. Today, it is a popular destination for tourists in Viet Nam, especially for those
who love beach so much.
With the length of approximately 10 kilometres, Lang Co Beach located in Lang Co town,
Phu Loc district, Thua Thien- Hue province is next to the National Highway 1A and near
Hai Van Pass.
Lying on the most beautiful curve of the country, Lang Co has almost everything that the
nature can offer: green mountains and tropical forests, smooth white sand, full of sunshine
and cool, blue and clear sea as crystal, and the average temperature of 250C in summer. It is
an attractive destination for both domestic and international tourists in Viet Nam. It is the
third bay of Viet Nam, after Ha Long and Nha Trang named in the list of 30 most beautiful
bays in the globe.
It can be said that nobody can resist a nature beauty like Lang Co town. This small and
peaceful town will give you the most relaxing time and many games at the beach. In
addition, you will have good time to enjoy the seafood with various kinds of shrimps,
lobster, crab, butter-fish, mackerel fish, oysters, etc. and not far from the beach are some
attractions such as Kang Co fishing village, Chan May scenery.
Lying on the "Central Heritage Road", Lang Co is very close to other famous attractions
such as the Imperial City of Hue, Hoi An Ancient Town, Son Tra Peninsula where the
famous Son Tra Natural Reserve and beautiful beaches located, and so many more.
Question 29: Lang Co beach is located ………
A. between Hoi An Ancient Town and Son Tra Peninsula
B. on the most beautiful curve of Viet Nam
C. 10 kilometres away from Hue
D. under Hai Van Pass
Question 30: The most important reason why so many tourists come to Lang Co beach is
that …….
A. it is the third most beautiful beach in Viet Nam
B. they can enjoy various kinds of seafood
C. they can come to the famous Son Tra Natural Reserve
D. it is considered an ideal place for beach lovers
Question 31: We can infer from the passage that Lang Co Beach ………..
A. is very hot during summer
B. is the most beautiful bay in the world
C. enjoy the harmony of nature and humans
D. is the first member of the “World’s most beautiful bays” club in Viet Nam
Question 32: Coming to Lang Co Beach, you can do all of the following activities
EXCEPT ....................
A. relaxing and joining in beach games     
B. sunbathing on many beautiful beaches
C. visiting the nearby fishing village    
D. enjoying seafood
Section B (2,0 points)

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I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the
sentence printed before it. Write your answers on your answer sheet. (0,5 point)
II. Write a paragraph (1,5 points)
Write a paragraph (80-100 words) about the negative effects of tourism on an area/country
Write a short paragraph (80-100 words) about the disadvantages of learning
English with the foreigners.
+ Difficult to catch up with them at the beginning.
+ Expensive fee
+ Considerate to choose a reliable centre.

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