I. Choose the words whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others in each group. ⇱
II. Choose the word whose main stressed syllable is placed differently from that of the other in each group. ⇱
III. Choose the option (A, B, C or D) that best completes each of the following sentences. ⇱
Choose the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following sentences. ⇱
Choose the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following sentences. ⇱
IV. Choose the underline word or phrase (marked A, B, C or D) in each sentence that needs correcting. ⇱
V. Choose the option (A, B, or C) that best completes each numbered blank in the passage. ⇱
TREES BRING HANOIANS CLOSER TO NATURE
City planners have claimed trees (26)__________ an important role in an urban environment. Children (27) __________close to nature have better health, while walking in parks reduce blood pressure, stress and obesity. The problem is to select the right trees and (28) __________ them.
Ha Noi is considered one of the greenest cities in Viet Nam thanks to its beautiful and precious trees. Ancient trees in Ha Noi are frequently (29) __________ in poems. Each street can be (30) __________ by a tree. To local residents, the hundred-year old trees that line the streets are more than just beautiful, they are a part of the city’s identity.
Due to the treasured place the trees have in the (31) __________ of the local resident, Hanoians seem to have a lot of concern when construction workers chop them (32)__________. Workers get away with digging around the trees without much care, and even (33) __________ the trees without enough earth to grow - making them vulnerable to storms.
To (34) __________ with the problem, Ha Noi’s authorities have started a project of replanting trees: each of the capital’s streets will be planted with two or three sorts of trees. Moreover, more people should be made (35) __________ of the importance of protecting trees in communities.
VI. Read the passage, and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each question. ⇱
The majority of London’s inhabitants live in its suburbs. Many of them travel to the city to work every day by train, bus, tube or car. These people are called “commuters”. Commuters may spend as much as two hours every morning getting to work and another two hours getting home again. The cost of living in London is higher than that in most other parts of Britain. Millions of visitors come to London every year from all over the world to see the famous sights here such as Buckingham Palace and many other historic buildings. London is also very famous for its theaters, red buses and black taxis. Some people find it a noisy and dirty place but it has many large, pleasant parks. Here, everyone can enjoy some peaceful and quiet moments. London has many attractions both people from other parts of Britain and people from overseas.