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MIDTERM TEST 1

I. LISTENING (2.5 points)

TASK 1. Listen to some information about a student’s health and habits. Circle the
best answer A, B, or C. You will listen TWICE.
1. What did Matt love doing in his free time?
A. Watching TV and playing video games
B. Hanging out at fast food restaurants
C. Spending time with his family
2. Why does Matt want to live healthier?
A. He has just moved to live with his extended family.
B. His grandfather passed away.
C. His uncle was diagnosed with a heart disease.
3. How does Matt eat more healthily?
A. He stops eating foods with fat and salt.
B. He wakes up earlier to have breakfast.
C. He has a quick breakfast before going to school.
4. What does Math pay more attention to?
A. His appearance
B. His fitness
C. His heart condition
5. Why does Matt go to cooking class?
A. Because there’s no fast food restaurant near his college.
B. Because he thinks he should know how to cook.
C. Because he wants to spend time with his mother.
TASK 2. Listen to a student and her grandfather and complete the summary. Write
NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/ OR A NUMBER in each blank. You will
listen TWICE.

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Summary
After watching a (1) ___________ about cities in the future, Anna asks her grandfather to
describe their city when he was young. Back then, the city looked different because there
weren’t any (2) __________________. Anna’s grandfather predicts a rise in (3)
___________ and the number of tall buildings in the future. He voices concern about the
city’s (4) ___________ such as pollution, traffic jams and a lack of (5)
_______________. Anna mentions some solutions in the documentary that it shows and
convinces her grandfather to watch it.
II. READING (2.5 points)
TASK 1. Read the passage. Circle the best answer A, B, or C to each of the
questions.
Is the generation gap in America no longer a severe problem as it used to be? Dating back
to the 1960s when teenagers tended to lash out the values and goals of their parents as
well as rebel against the authority figures, the incendiary conflicts between older and
younger generations increased sharply. It’s because teenagers' world wasn’t any longer
limited in a narrow society that wasn’t mobile, and instead of going to church every
weekend, they were exposed to various forms of social media like television and radios.
They got access to huge sources of new ideas, which liberated them from old-fashioned
and boring lifestyles whereas many older people were conservative and didn’t accept
differences disturbing their normal life. Over time, however, the tension between
generations has been alleviated due to the improved mutual understanding of baby
boomers, Millennials and even Zillennials in many fields of life. According to recent
research, the largest generational discrepancies between young and old in the United
States are the use of technology and taste in music. Nevertheless, in terms of
technological use, many older people gradually learn how to use a laptop or smartphone
to surf the Internet from their children and especially their grandchildren due to their
recognition of huge technological benefits. Regarding the musical differences, unlike in
the past, older generations nowadays appear to give fewer critical remarks on what type
of music teens should listen to and begin to accept the variety of music tastes when living
under the same roofs.
1. What is the passage mainly about?
A. The development of the generation gap in America nowadays.
B. The alleviation of the generation gap in America nowadays.
C. The eradication of the generation gap in America in the past.
D. The reduction of the generation gap in America in the past.

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2. What does the word they in line 8 mean?

A. Teenagers.
B. Forms of social media.
C. Parents.
D. Older generations
3. According to the passage, what types of social media provided young people with new
ideas in the 1960s?
A. The Internet and television.
B. The Internet and radios.
C. The television and printed newspaper.
D. The television and radios.
4. Why did the older generation refuse to access new things?
A. Because they thought those things were tedious.
B. Because they loved to go to church every weekend.
C. Because they didn’t want to change their normal life.
D. Because they weren’t able to learn technological devices.
5. What can be inferred from the passage?
A. Nowadays there is no longer a generation gap.
B. The generation gap didn’t remain after the 1960s.
C. Teaching older people to use modern devices can bridge the gap between generations.
D. Younger Americans are forced to change their taste in music nowadays.
TASK 2. Complete the reading passage. Write ONE suitable word in each blank.
It is essential to spend an amount of time doing workout to lead a healthy life. However,
in reality, it (1) ___________ become a common misconception that the more you do
exercise, the better it is for your fitness. A lot of health issues resulting from intensity
exercise might happen. Feeling sore (2) ___________ and heavy limbs, having trouble
sleeping and getting exhausted are some of the symptoms that exercisers are likely to deal
with when spare a lot of time to do hundreds of press-ups and star (3) ___________ in a
gym. These negative impacts can slow you down at work or school, and make you

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frustrated when you have to get too much exercise and (4) ___________ strict diets.
Worse, for some, passing out is not unlikely. You can avoid this by following some
simple tips such as desisting from exercising in extreme heat or cold as well as resting
sufficiently (5) ___________ periods of workout.
III. WRITING (2.5 points)
TASK 1. For each question, complete the second sentence so that it means the same
as the first. Use the word in brackets and do not change it. Write NO MORE THAN
FIVE WORDS.
Example:
0. I started taking a fitness course two months ago.
I _______________ a fitness course for two months. (TAKEN)
Answer: 0. have taken
1. The last time Tung went for a thorough check-up was in June. (HAD)
Tung ____________________ a thorough check-up was since June.
2. It’s unnecessary for Cody to take responsibility for all the household chores. (HAVE)
Cody ____________________ responsible for all the household chores.
3. I’m certain that most city dwellers will object to this construction plan. (DOUBT)
I have ____________________ the objection to this construction plan from most city
dwellers.
4. The town council will build a new cycle path in the next few years. (BE)
The cycle path ____________________ the town council in the next few years.
5. They haven’t seen their spin instructor for three days. (SINCE)
It’s ____________________ their spin instructor.
TASK 2. Write an opinion essay (120-150 words) about why living with your
extended or nuclear family is better.
You can use the following questions as cues.
- What is an extended/ nuclear family?
- Whom do you live with?
- What are the advantages of living in an extended/ nuclear family?

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- How does living in an extended/ nuclear family benefit you?

IV. LANGUAGE FOCUS (2.5 points)

TASK 1 Choose the word with a different way of pronunciation in the

underlined part. Circle A, B, C, or D.

1. A. crazy B. bracelet C. characteristic D. operation

2. A. honesty B. conflict C. property D. provision

Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from that of the
others. Circle A, B, C or D.
3. A. virus B. freedom C. fitness D. disease
4. A. volunteer B. teenager C. character D. gallery
TASK 2 Choose the best option to complete each sentence. Circle A, B, C or D.

1. John’s parents are very strict, so he ____________ use his smartphone after 9 PM.
A. couldn’t B. didn’t C. mustn’t D. doesn’t have to
2. She’s thinking of moving out of her apartment ____________ the current rent is too
high.
A. although B. in spite of C. because D. due to
3. Although Kim moved here 2 years ago, she still hasn’t explored all of her
____________.
A. adulthood B. childhood C. livelihood D. neighbourhood
4. His view is very old-fashioned because he was brought ____________ in a traditional
family.
A. out B. to C. with D. up
5. Matt has been doing ____________ exercises as he wants to become stronger.
A. strength B. strengthen C. strong D. strongly
6. Unlike drivers, pedestrians ____________ pay a toll when crossing the bridge.
A. mustn’t B. don’t have to C. won’t D. can’t
TASK 3 Fill each blank with the correct form of the verb in brackets.

1. The mayor (improve) ____________ significantly the city’s infrastructure since she

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was elected.
2. My mother (think) ____________ of limiting my brother’s screen time as his exam is
approaching.
3. Although teenagers don’t have to give up (use) __________ social media, they
shouldn’t spend too much time on it.
4. Because it rained heavily all yesterday morning, the environment worker (not have to)
__________ water the neighbourhood’s garden.
5. Mike (have) ____________ difficulty keeping food down now because of food
poisoning.
6. He (suffer) ____________ from an infection when he was in a car accident last year.
7. So far, the virus (spread) ____________ to three classes at Lan’s school.
8. __________ (Show) the smart city project, many investors seemed curious at the
meeting yesterday.
9. Examining his body, the doctor advised Andy (work on) ____________ his fitness.
10. Henry’s family ____________ (purchase) a house in the urban centre recently.

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MIDTERM TEST 2
PART 1: Listening
I. Listen to a talk about Bjarke Ingels and his company’s architectural projects and
complete each of the sentences with ONE WORD. You will listen TWICE.
1. Architectural projects designed by Bjarke Ingels Group are believed to shape the
______________.
2. In Copenhagen, Bjarke Ingels Group built houses made of ______________.
3. The power plant in Copenhagen is believed to be the cleanest as it doesn’t produce
any ______________.
4. People can even go skiing on the sloping ______________ of the power plant.
5. In New York, Bjarke Ingels’s team is designing a flood protection which is covered
in ______________ and trees.
PART 2: Language - Grammar
II. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions
1. The government ______ changes to the voting system recently.
A. proposes
B. was proposing
C. proposed
D. has proposed
2. His face looks funny. He ______ something in the kitchen now.
A. tasting
B. tasted
C. is tasting
D. taste
3. She is the person who ______ me since I was a child.
A. has taught, cared for and love
B. taught, cared for and loved

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C. has taught, cared for, and loved

D. has taught, has cared for and loved
4. Australia ______ ASEAN’s fi rst Dialogue Partner in 1974 and since then the country
______ with the organisation in a wide socio-economic range.
A. become, cooperate
B. has become, cooperated
C. became, has cooperated
D. became, cooperated
5. The proposal ______ outlined to support the government’s eff ort to reduce energy use
in public buildings.
A. is seeming
B. seems to
C. seemingly
D. seems
PART 3: Language - Pronunciation
III. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part diff ers
from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
1. A. recipe B. liveable C. digital D. interactive

2. A. politics B. community C. compliment D. contribution

3. A. property B. honesty C. conflict D. provision

IV. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that diff ers from the other
three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
1. A. economic B. independent C. interference D. identity

2. A. argument B. neighbourhood C. poisoning D. sustainable

PART 4: Language - Vocabulary

V. Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the words in brackets

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1. One disadvantage of living in an extended family is that it can be ___________ due to

the lack of space, independence and privacy. (FRUSTRATE)
2. Future cities will use ___________ energy in order to be sustainable. (renew)
VI. Complete each of the sentences with ONE suitable word.
1. My nuclear family gets ___________ fairly well, although we still quarrel occasionally
over trivial matters.
2. Johnny eats a lot of vegetables and fruits, and rarely eats junk food. He has a
___________ diet.
3. My grandparents and I have ___________ all the time, we always argue even about the
smallest things.
PART 5: Funtional Speaking
VII. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the option that best completes each of
the following exchanges.
1. Receptionist: Good morning, sir. Is there anything I can help you with?
Customer: ______ My daughter forgot her phone in the hotel room. Can you give me the
key to room 607?
A. Oh, please.
B. Thanks for your help.
C. Thanks, but I think I’m fi ne.
D. No, thanks.
2. A: It’s so hot in here. Would you mind if I turned on the air conditioner?
B: ______
A. It’s very nice of you to say so.
B. I would rather you didn’t.
C. Make sure it’s hot enough.
D. No, thanks.
3. Alan: Do you think the government will build the fi rst green city in this area?
Bob: Of course. ______
A. I don’t know for sure.

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B. I have no doubt about it.

C. I don’t know yet.
D. It’s very unlikely.
4. Mai: Great. I really like the way you did that.
Mark: Thank you. ______
A. I’m so pleased to hear that.
B. Better luck next time.
C. Well done.
D. I hope so.
5. Jane: Mind your step. There’s a big hole in front of you.
Anne: I see. ______.
A. Don’t worry. I wouldn’t do that again.
B. Oh, really? I’ll be more careful next time.
C. Thanks for the warning.
D. Watch out. It’s dangerous.
PART 6: Reading
VIII. Read the following passage. Below are five sentences taken out of the passage.
Match each sentence (1-5) with its heading (A-E).
1. Recreation, arts, and entertainment can be shared globally through virtual and
augmented reality.
2. Wetland restoration and sponge-city measures revive habitats and protect against
flooding and sea-level rise.
3. People adapt to more flexible working hours as artifi cial intelligence and automation
become more widespread.
4. Based on a unifi ed vision for the region, the city is compact and dense to limit impacts
on the environment.
5. Global standards are established for organic farming and animal treatment; most
produce is locally sourced.

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Based on lessons of the past and anticipating challenges of the future, designing a city of
the future should follow some key principles:
A. ECOLOGY
The future city is designed around natural features and forces, protecting wildlife habitat
and natural resources.
B. WATER
Protecting upland water systems and rigorous collection and cleansing of stormwater
improve water quality.
C. ENERGY
In the city of the future, energy is 100 percent renewable. Enough power is produced
within or close to the city for it to be self-suffi cient. Area buildings share energy
resources, generating as much energy as they consume.
D. WASTE
Waste becomes a resource to produce energy or alternative material. Landfi lls and
abandoned industrial areas are gradually converted to other purposes after soil
remediation. Wastewater is treated for irrigation or human consumption
E. FOOD
Sustainability practices are mandated across the life cycle of a product, from food
production to delivery and disposal.
F. MOBILITY
Travelling in the city of the future is more aff ordable, safe, and convenient because of
automated technology and high-speed rail. Fewer personal automobiles are on the road
and more pedestrian space is available.
G. CULTURE
In the densely populated and diverse city of the future, historical heritage is preserved
and celebrated.
H. INFRASTRUCTURE
Buildings are constructed more effi ciently and include technology that can improve the
quality of natural resources such as water, soil, and air. Infrastructure is designed for
pedestrian access with limited roads for cars.
I. ECONOMY

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The economy of the future city must work in harmony with policies that safeguard and
guarantee ecological sustainability.
1 - ……………
2 - ……………
3 - ……………
4 - ……………
5 - ……………
IX. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the
correct word or phrase that best fi ts each of the numbered blanks.
At the beginning of Covid-19, very few people fully understood the danger of the virus
and not so many strong actions were taken. However, one actionable thing we (1) ______
familiar with since we were very small is handwashing. If you ask a kid going to
kindergarten, he may tell you that handwashing can (2) ______ the spread of virus and
bacteria, avoid getting sick and protect your family. And to eff ectively fight infections,
ideally, one (3) ______ wash his hands with soap or hand sanitizer with alcohol content
for at least 20 seconds.
It is really challenging to find a benefit of the deadly pandemic. (4) ______, one positive
aspect is that the standards of personal and public hygiene have been signifi cantly
improved. More and more people are aware of the importance of keeping their hands
clean. Such a simple act continues to be a (5) ______ way to stop 15 diff erent dangerous
illnesses and diseases such as cold, flu or diarrhoea. A study claims that schools that
organise programs promoting hand hygiene have less illness and fewer absent students.
1. A. have been B. were C. are D. know
2. A. support B. explaint C. prevent D. encourage
3. A. must B. shouldn’t C. should D. mustn’t
4. A. However B. So C. As a result D. In addition
5. A. power B. powerful C. empowered D. powerless
X. Writing
Choose the best answer that is closest in meaning to each of the questions.
1. How long is it since Oliver bought that driverless car?
A. How long has Oliver bought that driverless car?

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B. When did Oliver started to buy that driverless car?

C. When did Oliver buy that driverless car?
D. How long did Oliver buy that driverless car?
2. The students are enjoying themselves in the school’s anniversary.
A. The students have a good time in the school’s anniversary.
B. Celebrating the school’s anniversary sadly made the students feel excited.
C. The students are having a good time in the school’s anniversary.
D. The students are celebrating the school’s anniversary sadly.
3. I am not allowed to disobey my parents’ orders.
A. My parents’ orders must be disobeyed.
B. My parents’ orders must be obeyed.
C. I must disobey my parents’ orders.
D. I mustn’t obey my parents’ orders.
4. The construction workers started pulling down the old supermarket to build a shopping
mall two days ago.
A. The construction workers haven’t pulled down the old supermarket to build a
shopping mall two days ago.
B. The construction workers haven’t pulled down the old supermarket to build a shopping
mall for two days.
C. The construction workers have pulled down the old supermarket to build a shopping
mall for two days.
D. The construction workers have started pulled down the old supermarket to build a
shopping mall for two days.
5. It’s a good idea to deal with conflicts in a calm state.
A. Conflicts ought not to be dealt with in a calm state.
B. We had better not deal with conflicts in a calm state.
C. We can fi nd solutions to conflicts in a hot-tempered state.
D. Conflicts should be dealt with in a calm state.

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Write an opinion essay (120-150 words) about why living with your extended or
nuclear family is better.
You can use the following questions as cues.
- What is an extended family / a nuclear family?
- Whom do you live with?
- What are the advantages of living with an extended family / a nuclear family?
- How does living with an extended family / a nuclear family benefit you?

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