SECOND MIDTERM TEST NO.

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Exercise 1. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.
1. A. grate B. staple C. marinate D. shallot
2. A. explore B. expedition C. resort D. environment
3. A. massive B. immersion C. imitate D. variety

Exercise 2. Choose the word with different stress from the others in each question.
4. A. recipe B. tablespoon C. ingredient D. benefit
5. A. original B. geography C. imperial D. stimulating
6. A. accent B. mistake C. global D. rusty

Exercise 3. Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the following sentences

7. After ten minutes, _______ the spaghetti until there is no water left. Then place the pasta into a large
bowl.
A. drain B. boil C. fry D. bake
8. My little brother is three. He eats with _______ plastic spoon.
A. some B. any C. a D. an
9. Fish is good for the brain. If you don't eat fish, your memory ________ get worse.
A. can B. must C. could D. should
10. Your body uses calcium to build healthy bones and teeth, ________ them strong as you age.
A. remain B. care C. continue D. keep
11. If children don't play sports, they _______ sleepy and tired.
A. would feel B. will feel C. would have felt D. had felt
12. Another feature in northern cuisine is in winter all family members gather around a big hotpot _______
there is a combination of seasoned broth, vegetables and meats.
A. which B. in which C. what D. when
13. If you pay a visit to Hue, you should once visit Lang Co beach where you can have the most relaxing time
and admire the natural beauty of ________.
A. views B. panoramas C. sights D. landscapes
14. Eight o'clock is ________ good time to phone Nick: he's always at home in _______ evening.
A. Փ– the B. a – the C. a - Փ D. a – an
15. In Con Dao, there are green _______ of forests and fresh meadows and the houses with red roofs, which
forms the picture of nature with bright colours.
A. lands B. regions C. wilderness D. stretches

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16. Would you go to his party if he _______ you?
A. invites B. invited C. will invite D. would invite
17. Nam Dinh province, _______ my uncle lives, often has hurricanes.
A. when B. where C. which D. that
18. It's an important part of your cultural identity to keep your ________ in speaking English.
A. vocabulary B. language C. accent D. skill
19. Much _______ comes through body language and gesture.
A. talk B. exchange C. speech D. communication
20. Try to _______ the meaning of words rather than going straight for your dictionary.
A. judge B. guess C. decide D. expect

Exercise 4. Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the passage.
Mui Ne is located 24 kilometers northeast of Phan Thiet city. It is a fishing village as well as a familiar
tourism area in Binh Thuan province. (21) _____ lovely scenery of swaying coconut trees, Mui Ne, meaning
"sheltered peninsula”, is one of the famous and popular holiday (22) _____ in the world with 15-kilometre
strip of resorts along the beach.
Thanks to the shallow and slopped beaches, the blue and clean water, nice sun rarely behind the
clouds and cliffs battered by the waves of the sea, sometimes Mui Ne is (23) _____ Hawaii of Viet Nam. The
beaches are fantastic with activities such as surfing and kitesurfing. But the most (24) _____ scenery at Mui
Ne is moving lines of golden sand which is called "Sand Dunes" by local people. The sand is always moving
because of the wind and looks like moving waves from afar and that is (25) _____the dunes never look like
the same. The scenery is more fascinating at dawn. Mui Ne is really a good wonder for those who are
interested in photography.
21. A. For B. With C. Through D. In
22. A. destinations B. places C. camps D. seasons
23. A. regarded B. found C. judged D. considered
24. A. attraction B. attracted C. attractive D. attracting
25. A. reason B. the reason C. reason why D. the reason why

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Exercise 5. Read the passage, and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each question.
A World of Sausage
All over the world, all different cultures created interesting processed meat products, and one of the
most popular is undoubtedly sausage.
To begin with, sausage making may be considered disgusting as it deals with using various animal
parts. Since meat is ground up, certain cuts and parts of an animal that wouldn't be served in their original
forms can be used. Literally, this means animal parts such as noses, ears, and other less appetizing areas of
an animal's body. Very often, the ground up meat and flesh is mixed with a certain percentage of fat, along
with spices and other fillers. After being mixed well, this meat mixture is then stuffed into the cleaned
intestines of the animal, which are then sealed at both ends. The result is sausage.
The meats used in sausages come from a variety of animals, although beef and pork are by far the
favorites. In some cultures, sausage made from the meat of horses is considered a delicacy. When sausages
are cooked, the cooking process sometimes adds to the flavor. While boiling is probably the simplest
method, smoking sausages will add a lot of smoky flavor.
Next time you bite into a sausage, it is probably best not to think too much about how it became the
tasty thing you are eating. After all, you don't want to ruin a good snack.
26. Where is the mixture of meat placed?
A. Inside a plastic package. C. Inside a refrigerator.
B. Inside a cleaned intestine. D. Inside a metal container.
27. What won't be served in their original forms?
A. Certain cuts and parts of animals. C. Sausages of all types.
B. Spices and fillers. D. Intestines of an animal.
28. What are by far the favorite meats for making sausages?
A. Chicken. B. Horse meat. C. Cuts of lamb. D. Beef and pork.
29. What is the simplest method of cooking sausages?
A. Grilling. B. Smoking. C. Boiling. D. Baking.
30. What advice is given in the passage?
A. Be careful when making sausages.
B. Don't think too much about what you are eating when eating sausages.
C. Try not to use too much fat in the meat mixture when making sausages.
D. Make sure intestines are cleaned before packing with meat.

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Exercise 6. Write the sentences with the same meaning to the first ones. Use words given.
31. You don’t drink enough water. You will feel tired. (If)
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32. I have a friend. Her mum is a volunteer worker. (whose)
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33. People say that Wind passed the exam last week.
Wind ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
34. Minh can’t go to the party because he has a lot of English homework. (COULD)
If Minh didn’t have a lot of English homework,.................................................................................................
35. It rained heavily, but she managed to come to class on time.
Despite..............................................................................................................................................................

Exercise 7: Choose the words or phrases that are not correct in Standard English.
36. I think you should replace those ordinary bulbs with saving energy ones.
(A) (B) (C) (D)
37. We should try to conserving energy in our house.
(A) (B) (C) (D)
38. We are going camping this weekend, so we ask her to look for our dog.
(A) (B) (C) (D)
39. Please remember buying me a magazine on your way home.
(A) (B) (C) (D)
40. I am disappoint that my son didn't win the first prize in the speaking contest.
(A) (B) (C) (D)

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 SECOND MIDTERM TEST NO.2
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently
1. A. imaginary B. multiply C. hobby D. happy
2. A. complained B. decayed C. existed D. controlled

Mark the letter A, B, C or D that differ from the other three in the position of primary stress
3. A. guidance B. diverse C. reserve D. survive
4. A. relative B. ancestor C. sacrifice D. decision

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
5. I’d like _______ glass of Coke and _______ crisps, please.
A. the/some B. a/ some C. any/ some D. some/some
6. _______ Dominican Republic is _______ country on the island of Hispaniola, in the Caribbean region.
A. The / a B. Ø/ a C. The/ the D. Ø/ the
7. William _______ his passport. It seems to be lost.
A. is looking for B. is looking at C. is looking up D. is looking after
8. If you _______ more exercise, you _______ healthier.
A. do/ would be B. did/ would feel C. did/ will be D. does/ wouldn’t feel
9. Is that _______ woman _______ wants to buy your car?
A. the/ whom B. a/ who C. the/ who D. Ø/ who
10. Many English words have _______ over the centuries.
A. been simplified B. simplified C. has simple D. simplicity
11. EcoTours gives one dollar of the cost of your trip to help protect the _______.
A. national holiday B. world travel C. local people D. local environment
12. She pick _______ some Spanish when she was living _______ Mexico
A. out/in B. up/ in C. up/ on D. at/ at
13. Is English a(n) _______ language in your country?
A. mother B. Living C. official D. old
14. Please tell me the reason ______ you are so happy.
A. Why B. What C. Which D. When

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Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction
15. Simon takes part with many different volunteer programs in his ton.
A B C D
16. The more electricity you use, the highest your bill will be.
A B C D

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s)
17. She lost her temper with a customer and shouted at him.
A. became very B. had a temperature D. felt worried
angry C. kept her temper
18. Don’t worry, you can count on me. I’ll try my best to help you
A. look after B. rely on C. stand for D. live on

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s)
19. Solar energy doesn’t cause pollution, but it’s not cheap.
A. effective B. commercial C. possible D. expensive
20. The traffic here is very dangerous for children.
A. noisy B. safe C. quite D. easy

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the most suitable response

21. Jenifer: “Wow. I’ve never seen such a nice shirt.” - Laura: “__________”
A. Oh, I don’t know. B. I’m glad you like it. C. Yes, definitely. D. You’re welcome.
22. Bob: “It’s been a wonderful evening. Thank you very much.” - Allen: “__________”
A. It’s ok. B. No, thanks. C. My pleasure. D. It doesn’t matter.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer
Welcome to wonderful Dana Tours! Come to us and you are sure to find the widest range of holidays!
You can pamper yourself at the five-star Vinland Hotel in a well-known seaside resort, (23) _____ the
facilities are second to none. If you prefer a more active holiday, you (24) _____ cruise around the island in a
canoe, go diving to see the wonderful coral reef, or go trekking to admire the spectacular scenery.
Alternatively, you might prefer (25) ____ a self-catering apartment in one of the picturesque fishing villages.
There you can sample the authentic local cuisine, with its famous seafood (26) _____, and choose from a
variety of excursions to (27) ____ of cultural and archaeological interest. Our prices are inclusive of all flights
and accommodation, and represent excellent value. Book now, before it's too late!

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23. A. which B. where C. whom D. why
24. A. could B. would C. would have D. can
25. A. to take B. take C. to taking D. taken
26. A. special B. specially C. especially D. specialities
27. A. trips B. monuments C. places D. fields

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each
question.
Ha Long Bay is a UNESCO World heritage site in Quang Ninh province, in the northeast of Vietnam. It
has got over 1,600 island and islets. Among the many ancient fishing villages float on huge wooden rafts.
The villagers spend their days fishing and looking after the sea life. Then they sail to the mainland to
trade their fish for things like food, drinking water or clothes. Most children go to floating schools and then
spend the rest of their time learning important skills like swimming and fishing. They also help out their
parents as much as they can.
Their lifestyle may seem strange to many people, but it’s wonderful to live among such natural beauty
and know you are protecting it. The villagers are able to help preserve their beautiful bay because they live
directly on the water.
28. The word “they” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. the builders B. the schools C. the villagers D. the houses
29. According to the passage the villagers’ lifestyle may seem ______to many people.
A. strange B. dangerous C. tiring D. boring
30. The villagers not only fish but also ______ the sea life.
A. look at B. look after C. pollute D. damage
31. The villagers are able to help preserve their beautiful bay because ________.
A. they live directly on the water C. they don’t live directly on the water
B. they live far from the sea D. they live on the land
32. What is the passage mainly about?
A. Ha Long Bay – A UNESCO world heritage site C. Children living at Ha Long Bay
B. Life in Ha Long Bay D. Fishing at Ha Long Bay

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence closest in meaning to the given sentence.
33. Finish your homework or you can’t go out with your friends.
A. If you not finish your homework, you can’t go out with your friends
B. If you don’t finish your homework, you can’t go out with your friends
C. If you can’t finish your homework, you can’t go out with your friends

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D. If you finish your homework, you can’t go out with your friends
34. We didn’t have enough money to buy the picture.
A. The picture are too expensive for us to buy. C. The picture was too cheap for us to buy.
B. The picture was too expensive for us to buy. D. The picture too expensive for us to buy.
35. You must never take your helmet off while you are riding a motorcycle.
A. Helmet must be wear at all time when riding a motorcycle.
B. Helmet must be take on at all time when riding a motorcycle.
C. Helmet must be take off at all time when riding a motorcycle.
D. Helmet must be worn at all time when riding a motorcycle.
36. “Why don’t you meet to discuss how to organize the fair?”
A. He suggested (that) we (should) meet to discuss how to organize the fair.
B. He suggested (that) we (could) meet to discuss how to organize the fair.
C. He suggested (that) we meet to discuss how to organize the fair.
D. He suggested (that) we (will) meet to discuss how to organize the fair.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct sentence from the words/ phrases given
37. English/ language/ has/ largest/ vocabulary
A. English was the language which has the largest vocabulary.
B. English are the language which has the largest vocabulary.
C. English is the language which has the largest vocabulary.
D. English will be the language which has the largest vocabulary.
38. If / want/ slim/ healthy/ reduce/ amount/ fast food
A. If you want to stay slim and healthy, you must reduce the amount of fast food you eat every day.
B. If you want to stay slim and healthy, you must have been reduce the amount of fast food you eat every
day.
C. If you want to stay slim and healthy, you should reduce the amount of fast food you eat every day.
D. If you want to stay slim and healthy, you would reduce the amount of fast food you eat every day.
39. Receptionist/ gave/ useful/ information
A. The receptionist gave me very useful information.
B. The receptionist are giving me very useful information.
C. The receptionist have given me very useful information.
D. The receptionist had given me very useful information.
40. I/ have/ money/ buy/ lots/ nice clothes
A. Should I have a lot of money, I ‘ll have bought lots of nice clothes.
B. Should I have a lot of money, I’m not buy lots of nice clothes.

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C. Should I have a lot of money, I don’t buy lots of nice clothes.
D. Should I have a lot of money, I will buy lots of nice clothes.

SECOND MIDTERM TEST NO.3

I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.
1. A. versatile B. slice C. sprinkle D. combine
2. A. package B. stalagmite C. lag D. safari
3. A. rusty B. punctual C. universal D. subject

II. Choose the word with different stress from the others in each question.
4. A. avocado B. ingredient C. traditional D. significant
5. A. magnificence B. accessible C. affordable D. destination
6. A. bilingual B. dialect C. dominance D. official

III. Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the following sentences

7. When you have finished preparing the vegetables, ______ them together with your hands.
A. stir B. mix C. chop D. cut
8. I want ______ sandwich with ______ herbs and spices.
A. some – some B. a – some C. x – the D. the – x
9. Broccoli and tomatoes have a lot of vitamins and minerals. They ______ help us to stay healthy if we eat
them regularly.
A. can B. must C. should D. need
10. If you eat too quickly, you may not ______ attention to whether your hunger is satisfied.
A. pay B. take C. keep D. show
11. If parents don't cook at home, their children ______ more fast food.
A. have B. would have C. may have D. had had
12. Travelling to Ba Mun Island in Quang Ninh, tourists can explore on their own, following some natural
______ on the island.
A. trails B. marks C. roads D. stretches
13. Does it take ______ long time to get to ______ city centre?
A. x – the B. a – a C. a – the D. the – the
14. Green Tourism applies to any activity or facility that operates in an environmentally friendly ______.
A. way B. habit C. routine D. benefit
15. I _______ you translate this text into French if we had a dictionary.

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A. will help B. would help C. can help D. should help

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16. I think doctors ______ work in disaster areas are both unselfish and very brave.
A. who B. which C. they D. those
17. Reading is the best way to _____ your vocabulary in any language.
A. improve B. increase C. raise D. put up
18. He is not exactly rich but he certainly earns enough to______.
A. get through B. get by C. get on D. get up
19. One way of increasing your speed of comprehension is to learn all your vocabulary without the use of
your own ______.
A. first language B. technical language C. business language D. official business
20. India is the country ______ he spent the early years of his life.
A. at which B. on which C. that D. where

IV. Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage.
My Experience on an Elephant Safari
We went on an elephant safari at a place (21) ____Camp Jubalani in South Africa. They take visitors on
safaris twice a day: once in the morning and once at night. Guests can go on as many rides as they like, but
they don't (22) ____ you ride an elephant if you are younger than twelve years old. Luckily, I'm fifteen! On
our first safari, I felt really scared. I remember thinking we could have gone on a beach holiday instead! As I
was climbing onto the elephant, I wondered how I was going to control (23) ____a big animal. I soon (24)
____ that I ought not to have worried so much. They made you sit with an experienced elephant trainer. You
can't ride on your own. During the trek, we saw giraffes, zebras, lions, and rhinos. My parents took a lot of
photos. I would have taken photos myself but I'd left my camera in my room. I can't remember exactly how
long the safaris lasted, but it must have been a couple of hours because we got (25) ____ just in time for
lunch.
21. A. call B. is called C. called D. calling
22. A. let B. make C. want D. allow
23. A. so B. such C. that D. what
24. A. decided B. looked C. recognized D. realized
25. A. back B. off C. up D. in

VI. Read the passage, and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each question.
Insects on the Menu

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 Humans have a long history of eating insects, and it turns out that they can be a very nutritious part of
a person's regular diet. Insects have a lot of protein, and they are often easier to catch than prey animals.
Therefore, it is no wonder that when our ancient ancestors saw some tasty worms or grubs wiggling on the
ground, they made a quick snack of them.
In Thailand, insects are a regular part of the street food that can be found. The different insects that
people snack on are crickets, grasshoppers, giant water bugs, and assorted worms. They are often deep-
fried and salted, so they have a crunchy texture that makes them a perfect snack food. If you can get past
the fact that you are eating a cricket, it will crunch in your mouth just like a corn chip!
For a lot of people, however, it is difficult to get over the fear of eating insects. People tend to see
insects as invaders, especially when they are crawling on the food that we are about to eat. Therefore, being
able to eat insects without feeling disgusted is cultural. Some people cannot eat French cheese or stinky
tofu because they weren't brought up doing so. To many of us, insects fall right into that category, making it
difficult to even try them.
If given the chance, though, be courageous. Insects can be nutritious and tasty, so long as you can get
over the "yuck” factor.
26. Which is the reason given for gathering and eating insects?
A. They are very easy to find close to the C. They come in all shapes and sizes.
home. D. They are easier to catch than other prey
B. They are more nutritious than most vegetables. animals.
27. Why are deep-fried insects considered a perfect snack food?
A. Because they taste exactly like corn chips. C. Because they have a crunchy texture.
B. Because they don't fill you up. D. Because they are not expensive.
28. Which insects are not mentioned in the passage?
A. Water bugs B. Grasshoppers C. Beetles D. Crickets
29. According to the passage, where are insects a regular part of the street food?
A. France B. Thailand C. Britain D. China
30. What advice is given in the passage?
A. Be courageous. C. Try eating worms first.
B. Eat very cautiously. D. Always cook your insects.

VII. Write the sentences with the same meaning to the first ones. Use words given.
31. Children eat a lot of sweets. They will have problems with their teeth. (If)
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32. It is a camping shop. It has a lot of good equipment. (which)
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33. Jim works very hard. He has no time to spend with his family. (didn’t)
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34. You don’t sleep eight hours every night. You will feel moody. (If)
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35. My uncle is a fire fighter. He visited us last weekend. (who)
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