PRACTICE 1 (E10.

THE MID-TERM TEST)

PHẦN TRẮC NGHIỆM
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
1. A. decided B. played C. gathered D. remembered
2. A. reminds B. stores C. recycles D. shops
3. A. games B. karate C. exclamation D. conversation
4. A. chemical B. school C. Christmas D. channel

Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from that of the others.
5. A. furniture B. understand C. charity D. interview
6. A. laziness B. studying C. aerobics D. favourite
7. A. crossword B. leisure C. member D. perfect
8. A. office B. seldom C. rely D. habit

Choose the correct answer A, B, C, or D to each of the following questions.

9. My dad is normally relaxed and has a(n) _____ manner.
A. selfish B. easygoing C. intelligent D. active
10. We want to move to the _____ as we no longer enjoy life in the noisy centre.
A. urban areas B. city C. metropolis D. suburbs
11. Alex has been working part-time but doesn’t want her parents to find _____.
A. up B. away C. out D. for
12. They missed the bus, _____ they came home late.
A. because B. so C. although D. as
13. His friend reminded him _____ in his essay.
A. hand B. handing C. to handing D. to hand
14. Mrs. Mai told her son to clean the room as it was in a(n) _____.
A. tidiness B. mess C. anger D. laziness
15. Susan is fit as she often _____ aerobics
A. plays B. goes C. does D. dances
16. Monopoly is a popular _____ game which is played with dice and pieces of paper that look like money.
A. puzzle B. crossword C. quiz D. board
17. _____ Daniel has a car, he drives his children to school every day.
A. Now that B. Before C. Because of D. Then
18. Mrs. Ha loves going to the nearby market because of its _____.
A. convenient B. conveniently C. convenience D. inconvenience

Choose the answer that best completes the following exchanges.

19. Naomi: _____
Chloe: A smartphone. I had to borrow some money from my parents to buy it.
A. Could I ask you some questions about your phone?
B. Why do you buy your smartphone?
C. What’s the problem with your phone?
D. What’s the most expensive thing you have ever bought?
20. Rudy: What did the meeting discuss? I didn’t attend it because of illness.
Betty: _____
A. That was great! C. You missed the meeting.
B. Sorry. I can’t. D. I didn’t either.

Choose the word that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in the following sentence.
21. Teens often love wearing unique clothes; they don’t want to look the same as other people.
A. unusual B. unfashionable C. common D. popular

Choose the word that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in the following sentence.
22. The staff in this shop are very helpful.
A. helpless B. careless C. unhelpful D. untidy

Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following
questions.

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23. Mommy, someone are calling me from an unknown number. I won’t answer it.
A B C D
24. The light went out during she was typing the report last night.
A B C D
25. He was very lazy because he got bad marks in all the mid-term tests.
A B C D

Choose the correct answer A, B, C, or D to complete the following text.

Sweden’s Ice Hotel
The village of Jukkasjarvi is in Swedish Lapland, and winter temperatures there can reach -40°C. But 6,000
holidaymakers (26) _____ go there annually, to visit what is probably Europe’s most unusual accommodation.

In this hotel, you can eat, drink, and sleep in rooms made of ice. If you want, you can even get married in one. The
bar is ice too, and putting hot drinks on it is obviously not (27) _____! The bedrooms are around -4°C, but fortunately
guests are provided with special sleeping bags that will keep them warm in the coldest of temperatures. (28) _____
outdoor clothes can be supplied too, if needed.

The hotel is never more than six months old (29) _____ it melts in summer, and (30) _____ winter it is rebuilt.
Creating the hotel takes 100,000 tonnes of ice, plus 30,000 tonnes of snow.
26. A. therefore B. ever C. also D. still
27. A. supported B. recognized C. recommended D. agreed
28. A. Suitable B. Convenient C. Acceptable D. Satisfactory
29. A. although B. because C. so D. while
30. A. other B. any C. each D. another

Read the following passage and choose the best answer to each of the following questions.
Except for a few unfortunate individuals, no law in this world can go against the fact that for most of us our family
is an essential part of our lives. The moment you enter this cruel world, where each man is for himself, there are
some near and dear ones out there who will do anything to ensure your happiness.
We are nothing more than a vulnerable and fragile object, without someone taking care of us on our arrival in
this world. Despite all the odds, your family will take care of your well-being, and try their best to provide you the
greatest comforts in the world. No one out there, except your family must forgive the endless number of mistakes
you may make in your life. Apart from teaching you forgive and forget lessons, they are always there for you, when
you need them the most.
Family is the only place where children study a lot after school. In school, teachers teach children about the
subjects which will help them to find a good job in future. But at home, parents teach children about good habits.
They are not only the elements which help the children to shape their personalities but they also prepare them a
sustainable and bright future.
A good family makes a greater society. Father, mother, children have to work in order to build a strong family.
If any one of them fail, the whole family may collapse. The good name of the whole family can be ruined by a single
member of the family. In order to avoid that unhappy scenario, every family member has to work hard and try their
best. As a result, they will set good examples for the whole society. Families impacts very much on society, and
societies create countries.
31. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?
A. Family is a vital part of your life.
B. Not everyone has a family.
C. We will effortlessly be damaged without our family.
D. Some laws in the world may oppose the functions of family.
32. In the writer's opinion, _____.
A. it is not the function of the family to make sure we are happy
B. your family will be with you regardless of difficulties
C. family creates some easily-spoilt creatures
D. people can be easily forgiven by people around
33. The word "They" in the passage refers to _____.
A. children B. teachers C. good habits D. parents
34. The word "ruined” in the passage is closest in meaning to _____.
A. destroyed B. saved C. built D. constructed
35. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?
A. Educational role of family B. The importance of family
C. Family and society D. The birth of fragile object

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PHẦN TỰ LUẬN

Put the verbs in brackets into the correct form.

36. The plants (usually water) early in the morning by his father.
37. David promised (take) his younger sister to the circus, and she was very happy.
38. She doesn’t mind (help) her mother with the housework.
39. He (not tidy) his room so frequently as his sister does.
40. Her parents refused (let) her go to the party last night.

Rewrite the following sentences with the given beginnings in such a way that the meaning of the sentence stays
unchanged.
41. The new worker is very helpful, so everyone likes him.
→ Because ……………………………………………………………………………..
42. Do you want to go to the concert tonight with me?
→ Would you like ……………………………………………………………………..?
43. Block A has 6 storeys, and Block D has 15 storeys.
→ Block D is ……………………………………………………………………………
44. “Don’t forget to do your chores,” said my aunt.
→ My aunt reminded ……………………………………………………………………
45. How about going for a bike ride this Sunday?
→ Why don’t …………………………………………………………………………….
Unscramble the following sentences.
46. disconnected. / but my laptop / to his computer, / to copy / the folders / tried / Nick
…………………………………………………………………………………………..
47. it / but / ordered / hasn’t arrived. / last month, / a caculator / My sister
…………………………………………………………………………………………..
48. than / brands / the ones / in my neighbourhood / have more / at the mall. / The stores / and styles
…………………………………………………………………………………………..
49. wasn’t necessary. / the housewarming party, / food for / Sally prepared / but it / a lot of
…………………………………………………………………………………………...
50. my receipt. / took my phone / they asked for / to the store, / When I
……………………………………………………………………………………………

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