I. PRONUNCIATION ⇱
II. Choose the answer (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space in each question. ⇱
10. Jam is asking his colleagues about James Cameroon’s latest movie.
Jam: “Nobody in this room have seen James Cameroon’s latest movie, ______?
Ted and other colleagues: “No, we haven’t.”
11. Sarah and John are talking about the meeting.
Sarah: “Did you turn up at the meeting on time?”
John: “Luckily, the meeting ______ by the time we arrived there.”
12. Fiona and Becky is having a discussion about electricity.
Fiona: “What’s your opinion about electricity now and then?”
Becky: “It ______ a luxury, but now it’s a necessity.
14. Rose is in two minds, and she is asking Liam for advice.
Rose: “Which subjects do you think is best: Music or Science?”
Liam: “______ They’re totally different subjects.”
III. Look at each sign or notice. Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) that matches its meaning. ⇱
IV. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits each blank space in the following passage. ⇱
Secondary students in Ho Chi Minh City have the option to take (17) ______ in the military semester organized by the Youth Union. This two-week program helps prepare students (18) ______ their future life. In the program, adolescents get the (19) ______ to learn basic knowledge about defense and security, national pride, heroic traditions of the Vietnam People’s Army, military discipline, as well as manners of a soldiers. Moreover, young participants can get (20) ______ with the community service in the afternoons, including (21) ______ after elderly people in the local nursing home, helping with the housework and planting trees. (22) ______ students have to get used to strict discipline, they say that they get a lot out of the program and their parents can’t help feeling happy to see their children’s improvement in understanding and behavior after joining the program.
V. Read the following and do as directed. ⇱
While many people may not understand “Industry 4.0” and other technological changes, they are having a huge impact on almost every aspect of our lives. In the workplace, technology has improved efficiency and productivity of our work. Since the Third Industrial Revolution which began which dates back to the 1970, numerous routine and repetitive tasks have been conducted automatically without human assistance so that employees are freed up to focus on more important and creative tasks. Advanced software and tools facilitate the practice of working from home. Video conferencing platforms like Zoom and Microsoft Teams make it possible to collaborate across continents in real-time without having worries about geographical distances. This flexibility, therefore, has opened up opportunities for companies to hire the best talent regardless of their geographical locations.
Additionally, the advent of the internet has brought about drastic changes in communicative methods. Through social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, we can not only make friends with people having common interests around the world, but also keep in touch with distant relatives and friends, as well as stay informed about global events. This gives rise to new forms of social interaction and community-building where everyone can interact, share experiences and build networks.
When it comes to how we travel around the city, ride-hailing apps are of great benefit. Apps like GoJek, GrabBike and Xanh SM allow users to book motorbike taxis through their smartphones, view fare estimates and track the arrival of their driver in real-time. These services really offer a convenient, efficient and often cost-effective way to travel in congested urban areas, compared to traditional motorbike taxis.
a. Decide whether the following sentences are True or False:
b. Choose the correct answer to each question:
VI. Supply the correct form of the word given in each sentence. ⇱
VII. Choose the letter (A, B, C or D) that indicates the correct arrangement of the sentences to make a meaningful paragraph / letter. ⇱
35.
a. Vietnamese families at that time ate rice, vegetables and fish for survival.
b. Before the 1960s, Việt Nam relied heavily on agriculture.
c. This led to their sense of community and beliefs in working hard, appreciating farmland.
d. As rice was their main crop, they chose to settle in fertile river valleys.
e. They also liked to live near their relatives in simple bamboo and straw-roofed houses.
36.
a. Previously, kids mostly played outdoors.
d. The games were simple and cost little because they made their own toys from natural materials.
e. Moreover, children of our grandparents’ generation left school early to support their families.
c. On the other hand, children nowadays have more freedom of choice.
b. Also, most of their leisure games depend on electronic devices.
VIII. Rewrite each of the following sentences in another way so that it means almost the same as the sentence printed before it. ⇱
37. This is the first time I have ever used this app. (TRIED)
> > Never (37) .
38. They postponed the meeting until tomorrow because the weather was bad. (PUT)
> > The meeting (38) to the bad weather.
39. Marc was envious of his sister when she was given a new computer by their parents. (GREEN)
> > Marc was (39) his sister a new computer.
40. Jess became interested in yoga five years ago. (GETTING)
> > Jess has (40) .
VIII. Look at the entry of the word “trust” in a dictionary. Use what you can get from the entry to complete the sentences with TWO or THREE words. ⇱
