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Semester/
MID-TERM 231 2023-2024
Academic year
TEST Date November 4th, 2023
Course title ENGLISH 1
UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
– VNUHCM Course ID LA1003
FOREIGN LANGUAGE CENTER 50 Question sheet code
Duration
mins (MÃ ĐỀ THI)
1031
*Note: Submit the question sheet together with the answer sheet. (Sinh viên nộp lại đề thi)

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PRONUNCIATION AND STRESS
A. Which underlined part is pronounced differently?
1. A. character B. childhood C. lunch D. teacher
2. A. claimed B. warned C. laughed D. played
3. A. patient B. reliable C. affect D. familiar
4. A. sell B. summer C. sugar D. song
5. A. sheep B. seat C. decrease D. media
B. Which word is stressed differently from the others?
6. A. terrible B. general C. unusual D. interesting
7. A. confident B. reliable C. creative D. professional
8. A. frequently B. occasionally C. usually D. rarely
9. A. remember B. remind C. improve D. influence
10. A. chemistry B. biology C. physics D. history
GRAMMAR
Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences
11. “My family gave me a surprise party for my birthday!” _ “__________.”
A. That’s lovely! B. How awful! C. Are you OK? D. Sounds painful!
12. She _________ the bus to work this week because her car is at the garage.
A. takes B. is taking C. didn’t take D. doesn’t take
13. He _________ cake for breakfast, but it’s his birthday today!
A. doesn’t usually have C. isn't usually having
B. didn’t usually have D. usually doesn’t have
14. If I can choose, I prefer taking a short nap ________ going to the café after lunch.
A. than B. to C. against D. for
15. Most of us know that our brains will decrease _________ size when we get older.
A. to B. on C. about D. in
16. Please keep quiet! Your friends ________ their tests.
A. are taking B. took C. take D. is taking
17. When will Susan arrive in Tokyo? I’m not sure, but her flight _______ at 7 am tomorrow.
A. took off B. take off C. takes off D. taking off
18. Two years ago, this ________ just an old building. Today, it ________ one of the best restaurants
in the city.
A. was/ was B. was/ is being C. is/ was D. was/ is
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19. She _______ shopping yesterday, but she ________ anything.
A. went/ bought B. goes/ doesn’t buy C. didn’t go/ buys D. went/ didn’t buy
20. Are you hungry? ___________ something to eat?
A. Did you want B. Are you wanting C. Do you want D. What did you want
21. “I’m taking an English test this weekend.” _ “ ______________”.
A. I am, too. B. Neither was I. C. I don’t either. D. So I am.
22. We usually _______ lunch at the cafeteria, but today my coworker ______ to eat at a nearby
restaurant.
A. have/ want C. have / wants
B. are having/ is wanting D. have/ is wanting
23. Look! It is beginning to rain. Unfortunately, I ________ my umbrella with me.
A. have B. don’t have C. am having D. am not having
24. ________ different forms of communication before the advent of the internet and smartphones,
and how did people stay connected with each other in earlier times?
A. Was there B. Were there C. Are there D. Is there
25. _______ often do you encounter challenges with technology, and ________ are the usual
issues you face?
A. When /why B. How/what C. How/How D. When/what
VOCABULARY
Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences
26. Danny is terrible at _______, so he has to use his phone to add most bills.
A. drama B. maths C. chemistry D. physics
27. The teacher wants children to feel ______ about asking questions when they don’t understand.
A. confident B. nervous C. shy D. scared
28. This vital service helps to ______ the quality of life for people with cancer.
A. strengthen B. improve C. highlight D. reduce
29. He was a very ______ and honest man who would never betray anyone.
A. reliable B. reliably C. reliability D. unreliable
30. To be safe on social media sites, keep your profiles ________ and be careful with the information
you share.
A. personal B. viral C. private D. public
31. Eating late in the evening can negatively __________ our memory.
A. affect B. observe C. judge D. emphasize
32. When we were at school, we were required to _________ a poem every week.
A. memorize B. keep C. adapt D. influence
33. My English teacher is ________. She is always happy to explain something again and again if
we don't understand it.
A. honest B. patient C. curious D. creative
34. If you are not busy, ________ for the three-day trip to Phu Quoc island next week with me.
A. sign in B. sign up C. take up D. deal with
35. Emily has a kind and compassionate ________ , always willing to help others.
A. personality B. hard-working C. appearance D. strategy
36. Being a/ an ________ doesn't mean one is shy; it's more about gaining energy from being alone
or in small groups.
A. workaholic B. introvert C. expert D. extrovert
37. She only sees her niece _________, so she showers her with presents when she does.
A. often B. usually C. occasionally D. always
38. To get to know someone is to ________ with them and slowly learn about them.
A. feel unhappy B. spend time C. make money D. think carefully
39. Understanding a person's ________ can provide insight into their thoughts and emotions.
A. facial B. title C. aspect D. body language
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40. Blogs, podcast and other forms of _______ are creating new opportunities for people to reach
the public.
A. text message B. social media C. email D. response
41. Vitamins play a/ an ________ role in many body processes.
A. short-term B. serious C. essential D. unfamiliar
42. The parents do not seem to approve of the changes – the ______ so far has been rather negative.
A. checklist B. description C. feedback D. extract
43. I don’t like that place – I’m _______ not going to there.
A. positively B. definitely C. surprisingly D. currently
44. To get the good result in the mid-term test, I ________ all the grammar lessons carefully.
A. remind B. revise C. meditate D. reduce
45. Learning proper breathing ________ is crucial for singers to maintain good vocal health and
control.
A. technique B. relaxation C. behaviour D. lifestyle
CLOZE PASSAGE
Read the following passage and then choose the best answer to complete each blank
Do you have some bad habits that you feel are unhealthy? Do you want to change the things you
eat and drink to (46) _____ health problems and increase your energy? My cousin Kris felt the same
way, so she decided to change her lifestyle and increase the amount of (47) _____ food in her diet.
Now she says she feels the best she has in a long time! Here’s what she did. She cut back on fast
food, and now she eats plenty of tasty fruits and vegetables. She usually eats baked fish (48) ______
she thinks it’s healthier than fried fish and not so oily. Before, she only (49) _____ to the gym
sometimes. But now she gets plenty of exercise every week. She thinks the most important thing
about these changes (50) _______ that they will help her live a longer and healthier life.
46. A. prevent B. pretend C. fail D. succeed
47. A. oily B. healthy C. fast D. unhealthy
48. A. therefore B. so C. because D. however
49. A. go B. goes C. is going D. went
50. A. was B. are C. being D. is
READING COMPREHENSION
Read the passages and choose the best answer to each question
Passage 1
If you want to spend your time effectively, you can try the following tips. First, make a to-do list
every day. Put the most important tasks at the top, even if they’re things you’re dreading, and tackle
them first. Include things you want to do on your list too, so you have items you’re looking forward
to. Try motivating yourself with a reward if you get to everything on your list. Once you know what
you need to do, keep your work with you. That way, if you find yourself with extra time – while in
the train or bus or waiting for an appointment – you can get something done. Additionally, don’t be
afraid to say no. It’s OK to say no if your friend asks you to go to a movie one night but you have a
test the next morning. Instead, find a time that works for both of you and go to see the movie then.
Managing your time also includes finding you productive time. Are you a morning person or a night
person? You’ll be more efficient of you work when you’re at your best. Last but not least, create a
dedicated study time. Set up a time devoted only to studying or homework. Shut off you phone and
respond to calls or texts when your work is finished. Don’t check email or surf the web (except when
you need to for the work you’re doing) during this time either.
51. You should organize a to-do list in the order of __________.
A. importance B. choice C. time D. preference
52. The word “extra” probably means __________.
A. additional B. free C. long D. waiting
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53. According to the passage, dating with friends also means __________.
A. arranging time B. watching films C. pleasing them D. saying no
54. You should set your time for studying when you are __________.
A. in good mood C. extremely
B. bored with your life D. at your best
55. What is NOT mentioned as an activity to avoid during study time?
A. Answering phone calls C. Checking email
B. Searching for information D. Responding to text
Passage 2
A healthy mind
The brain is the most amazing part of our body and despite all medical research, nobody really
understands everything about it. But just like our bodies, it needs to be cared for in ways that can be
quite simple. Getting a good night's sleep, eating a balanced diet and taking deep breaths are all
important methods of looking after both your body and your brain.
Many people think their brain will slow down with age and their memory will get worse as a result.
The truth is, just like your body, you can also improve your mind. I've found I can improve my
memory by imagining what I need to remember. For example, if I'm going shopping and I need bread,
milk and a birthday card for my brother, I imagine a loaf of bread, a carton of milk with a cow on the
front and a birthday card with a football on it.
The same kind of method can be used with important dates. If you have a picture in your mind of
a particular event, it's much easier to remember than just a number on a calendar.
Another way of improving your mind is to make sure you regularly visit new places and have new
experiences. Personally I find learning Spanish is a great way to keep the brain working, but
communication in any language is important. Having a conversation is so much better for your brain
than staring at a computer screen or at any people talking on TV.
56. What is the writer's main aim in writing the text?
A. to explain how the brain works C. to talk about problems with the brain
B. to describe how clever she has become D. to suggest the brain need attention
57. What does the reader learn about the writer from the text?
A. She has a computer. C. She is learning another language.
B. She likes shopping. D. She enjoys travelling.
58. What does the writer say about the brain?
A. It should be treated in a similar way to our bodies.
B. Not enough medical research is being done on it.
C. It definitely becomes less quick when we are older.
D. It ages faster than our bodies.
59. What does the writer say about her own memory?
A. It has been possible to make it better.
B. She finds objects more difficult to remember than numbers.
C. It has got worse over the years.
D. She often forgets birthdays.
60. What should be another title for the text?
A. Easy way to develop your mind.
B. The latest research into the brain.
C. The amazing power of memory.
D. How to remember things you thought you’ve forgotten.

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