FRIENDS PLUS 9 - ĐỀ KT THAM KHẢO - REVIEW UNIT 1,2

I. PRONUNCIATION

II. Choose the answer (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space in each question.

Question 5. To address the problem of traffic congestion, the local authority is planning to invest ______ renovating infrastructure.

for

with

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Question 6. Mr. Thompson has just been appointed as ______ of the whole project who makes sure that different groups work well with each other.

coordinator

hoarder

fashionista

chronicler

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7.
Sean: “How was your summer, Tim?”
Tim: “My parents took me to the Carnival of Brazil. I’ll never forget ______ many famous singers and artists there.”

Question 7. Choose the correct answer

see

to see

seeing

seen

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Question 8. If you have enough money, you should buy a/an ______ phone instead of a secondhand one which may not be of high quality.

out-of-money

zero waste

brand new

old-fashioned

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9. Derek is meeting Kim at her house.
Derek: “Why on earth are you ______ dressed?”
Kim: “Well, I’m going to an important event tonight.”

Question 9. Choose the correct answer

fashionably

commonly

popularly

usefully

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10. Lan and Chris are talking in class at break time.
Lan: “Who ______ to you before you came into the class?”
Chris: “Oh, you mean Ms. Middleton. She’s my Maths teacher.”

13. Jane and David are talking about last night’s party.
Jane: “How was the party last night?”
David: “How fantastic it is! We had a barbecue and stayed outside chatting ______ one in the morning.”

Question 13.

finally

the moment that

until

meanwhile

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14. Ben is inviting Mark to join the picnic.
Ben: “We are going to have a picnic next weekend. Would you like to join?”
Mark: “Thanks for your invitation, but ______”

Question 14.

I’m still trying to do something.

I’m pretty good at this.

I’ll need some time to consider it.

how are you doing?

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III. Look at each sign or notice. Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) that matches its meaning.

Question 15. What does the sign mean?

Be careful! One-way street.

Stay away! Excavation area.

Slow down! ahead.

On Highway. Speed up!

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Question 16. What does the notice say?

The workshop is held on the rooftop.

There are two sessions in the workshop.

The venue of the workshop is in the outskirts.

The workshop takes place in late January.

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IV. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits each blank space in the following passage.

Personal development plays an important role in helping young students build a strong and positive foundation for their future life. It includes assisting students to get (17) ______ good study habits and improving interpersonal skills. One way to practice personal development is through self-reflection. Teenagers should take the (18) ______ to analyze their strengths and weaknesses and determine (19) ______ to best use them in the future. Through self-reflection, they can understand their purpose and set (20) ______ up for success both academically and socially. Another important aspect of personal development is emotional intelligence. It means having some common sense, (21) ______ responding to situations and getting on well with colleagues. Students, therefore, (22) ______ a lot from this area of personal development in their journey to adulthood.

V. Read the following and do as directed.

The outbreak of COVID-19 has brought about the rapid transition from traditional to tech-based working methods with the application of the Internet and teleconferencing. During the COVID-19 pandemic, most companies encountered numerous difficulties in their administration and operation. They didn’t get the chance to have face-to-face meetings with each other to discuss important issues, as well as failed to work on various projects together, due to social distancing measures. Teleconferencing appeared as the optimal solution as they provided the necessary infrastructure to maintain continuity in work. Virtual platforms like Zoom, Microsoft Teams and Google Meet facilitated regular meetings, project management and even large-scale conferences and webinars.
In the post-pandemic era, the convenience of teleconferencing has led to a shift in the way we work and interact. Many organizations have decided to adopt a hybrid work model (the combination of working in an office and working from home) or fully remote work arrangements by means of virtual meeting apps. These apps provide employees with greater flexibility. In other words, all meetings and conferences can be conducted on virtual platforms so that it is unnecessary for employees to show up. Consequently, they can balance their professional and personal lives more effectively, resulting in increased job satisfaction and productivity. Participants across different time zones can join the meetings without their physical presence.

a. Decide whether the following sentences are True or False:

Question 23.The transition to hybrid or fully remote work models has gradually occurred since the outbreak of COVID-19.

True

False

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Question 24.Online meetings allowed for ongoing workflow during the COVID-19 pandemic.

True

False

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Question 25.Many companies stop using teleconferencing in the new normal.

True

False

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Question 26.Teleconferencing makes employees to show up for meetings.

True

False

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b. Choose the correct answer to each question:

Question 27. What does the passage mainly discuss?

Businesses in the post-pandemic era

The origin of online meeting apps

Why teleconferencing is widely used

Teleconferencing in business communication

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Question 28. What can be inferred about teleconferencing from the passage?

It reduces job satisfaction.

It prevents the spread of diseases.

It creates more jobs.

It enhances global collaboration.

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VI. Supply the correct form of the word given in each sentence.

Question 29.

Question 29. Growing up in a small village, Mr. Harper was greatly influenced by traditional values like honesty, respect and community. (MORALITY)

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Question 30.

Question 30. The Board of Directors decided to from the money-losing business to focus on their core operations. (INVEST)

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Question 31.

Question 31. Despite his dedication to work, he is treated by his colleagues, who always underestimate his contributions. (FAIR)

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Question 32.

Question 32. Many people have had a deep of the media after reading a lot of misleading reports. (TRUST)

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Question 33.

Question 33. Through the efforts of the government, the number of in mountainous areas has significantly decreased by 21%. (DROP)

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Question 34.

Question 34. The smell of freshly baked cookies was of the cosy atmosphere at my grandparents’ house. (REMIND)

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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. One morning, I had to make a phone call to my client to discuss the terms of the contract.
b. However, my colleagues didn’t make fun of me; they laughed with me and gave me a slow clap.
c. Instead, I mistakenly called a pizza place, and my whole office heard the call because of a phone system error.
d. This taught me to laugh at my mistakes and not take myself too seriously.
e. Hi, everyone! I would like to share an embarrassing moment that I wish I could forget.

Question 35. Choose the correct answer.

d – c – b – a – e

e – a – c – b – d

a – b – d – e – c

c – d – b – e – a

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36.
a. From what we have found, we suggest that extracurricular programs should be expanded to match students’ interests.
b. Results showed that 40% of students prefer sports, 30% enjoy music and arts, and 20% participate in academic clubs.
c. Our recent survey asked students about their favorite extracurricular activities.
d. Moreover, many students expressed a desire for more diverse activity options.
e. Additionally, 10% of students are involved in volunteer work.

Question 36. Choose the correct answer.

b – e – a – c – d

e – b – d – a – c

d – a – e – c – b

c – b – e – d – a

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VIII. Rewrite each of the following sentences in another way so that it means almost the same as the sentence printed before it.

37. My father no longer owns that car. (BELONG)
> > That car used (37) .

Question 37.

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38. My advice to you would be to carefully consider buying an insurance policy. (TWICE)
> > I think you (38) buying an insurance policy.

Question 38.

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39. After making my own decision, I called my friend to share the news. (MIND)
> > By the time I called my friend to share the news, (39) .

Question 39.

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40. Peter managed to save a lot of money despite his small salary. (SUCCEEDED)
> > Small (40) a lot of money.

Question 40.

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VIII. Look at the entry of the word “mind” in a dictionary. Use what you can get from the entry to complete the sentences with TWO or THREE words.

Question 41.

After a hard day of work, doing yoga helps me achieve a calm .

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Question 42.

Due to the noise from the nearby construction site, I could hardly keep my my work.

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