Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.

(Khoanh tròn chữ cái A, B, C hoặc D để chỉ từ có phần gạch chân khác với ba từ còn lại về cách phát âm trong mỗi câu hỏi sau.)

1. A. admired

B. contaminated

C. decomposed

D. resigned

Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word which differs from the other three in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions.

(Khoanh tròn chữ cái A, B, C hoặc D để chỉ ra từ khác với ba từ còn lại ở vị trí trọng âm chính trong mỗi câu hỏi sau.)

3. A. marriage

B. costume

C. compost

D. account

Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word in each of the following questions.

(Khoanh tròn chữ cái A, B, C hoặc D để chỉ từ TRÁI NGHĨA của từ được gạch chân trong mỗi câu hỏi sau.)

7. World War Two was the largest conflict in human history as more than 60 million people didn't survive the war.

A. die

B. admire

C. drop out

D. adopt

8. Rivers, lakes, and oceans are contaminated by large farms and transport industries.

Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

(Khoanh tròn chữ cái A, B, C hoặc D để chỉ ra câu trả lời đúng cho mỗi câu hỏi sau.)

11. While the band ______ on the stage, the fans ______ along.

A. performed - were singing

B. was performing - were singing

C. performed – sang

D. was performing - have sung

12. My sister ______ working in publishing at the age of 18, but then she _____ to quit job and go back to school.

A. started - decided

B. started was deciding

C. was starting - decided

D. was starting - was deciding

13. We ______ an interesting novel while we ______ unwanted books in the neighbourhood.

A. discovered - collected

B. were discovering - collected

C. discovered - were collecting

D. were discovering - were collecting

14. Thirty years after the war, Viet Nam and ______ US established formal relations again.

A. a

B. the

C. an

D. Ø

15. ______ night sky is becoming brighter because of increasing light pollution.

A. A

B. The

C. An

D. This

16. We organised a multicultural fair in our community, ______ gave people the opportunity to share their food, customs, and traditions

A who

B. which

C. whose

D. where

17. Scientists have worked ______ some promising solutions to water pollution in big cities.

A. up

B. with

C. out

D. in

18. We are looking ______ one more student to join our environmental campaign in the summer.

A. up

B. out

C. at

D. for

19. ______ social media have helped K-pop influence fashion trends around the world.

A. A

B. The

C. An

D. Ø

20. Pele ______ the Player of History' award for his impressive achievements in football.

A. is winning

B. was winning

C. won

D. will win

21. The author introduces the idea of multicultural values ______ readers in Chapter 2.

A. up

B. to

C. out

D. in

22. Students should learn as much as they can about the new culture, ______ will help them avoid culture shock in different situations.

A. which

B. that

C. whose

D. who

23. My friends bought ______ really good book in English called Vo Thi Sau - A legendary heroine to give me as a birthday gift. A.a the

A. a

B. the

C. an

D. Ø

24. My father ______ a documentary about General Vo Nguyen Giap while my younger brother ______ a book about Uncle Ho's life.

A. watched - read

B. was watching - read

C. watched - was reading

D. was watching - was reading

25. More and more people are becoming aware of saving energy ______ is good for the environment.

Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 26 to 30.

(Đọc đoạn văn sau và khoanh tròn chữ cái A, B, C hoặc D để chỉ ra từ hoặc cụm từ đúng phù hợp nhất với mỗi chỗ trống được đánh số từ 26 đến 30.)

Every year on 31 December, thousands of people go to Times Square, the New York's symbolic centre, to (26) ______ New Year's Eve. Millions more watch the spectacular ball drop, (27) ______ has become a global tradition. The ball drop was introduced in 1907, and the event still continues to this day. As the clock nears midnight, people pack into Times Square, and the surrounding streets. Some arrive (28) ______ 9 a.m. to claim the best viewing spots. To help the arrival of people, the streets are closed to traffic at 3 p.m., and the square is divided (29) ______ different viewing areas. The ball is raised to the top of the pole at 6 p.m. when the festivities begin. The entertainment programme includes music and dance performances, and leads up to the ball drop. which begins at 11:59 p.m. when everyone starts counting down to zero and cheering. This is a special moment when people (30) ______ together to share their hope that the new year will be healthier and more prosperous than the old one.

26. A. hold

B. organise

C. celebrate

D. take place

27. A. who

B. which

C. whose

D. where

28. A. on time

B. soon as

C. so early

D. as early as

29. A. into

B. by

C. up

D. down

Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 31 to 35.

(Đọc đoạn văn sau và khoanh tròn chữ cái A, B, C hoặc D để chỉ ra câu trả lời đúng cho mỗi câu hỏi từ 31 đến 35.)

People may think that food choice is only important for keeping a healthy weight. However, the way we eat and the food choices we make every day also have a big impact on the environment.

Food production is a major contributor to climate change. The process of growing, manufacturing, and transporting food, especially meat and dairy products, involves the use of fossil fuels. We all know that burning fossil fuels releases a huge amount of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. All the ingredients for our meals require land, water, and energy to produce, so the food we choose can either increase or decrease our carbon footprint. In addition, transporting food over long distances can create more greenhouse gas emissions.

So what should we do? We should start by eating local and organic food. This can not only limit the amount of carbon dioxide produced during transportation, but can also help us avoid pesticides that are harmful to both humans and the environment. We should also choose a healthier diet with less animal-based food and more vegetables. Raising livestock for food requires huge amounts of water and grain, and can cause deforestation and pollution. Cows and sheep release methane as they digest plants and grass. Although it is shorter lived than carbon dioxide, methane is a lot more powerful than carbon dioxide at warming the Earth.

That is why we should try to eat less red meat and dairy products. Making responsible food choices will not only improve our health and well-being, but will also have a positive impact on the environment.

31. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?

A. Food choices for a healthy diet

B. How food choices can affect the environment

C. The negative effects of eating red meat

D. The process of producing dairy products

32. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in paragraph 2 as a contributor to the carbon footprint of our food?

A. Food production requires land, water, and energy.

B. Food production requires the use of fossil fuels.

C. Food transportation creates greenhouse gas emissions.

D. Food waste in landfills emits methane,

33. The word “manufacturing” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to

A. inventing

B. producing

C. packing

D. processing

34. The word 'it' in paragraph 3 refers to _______.

A. methane

B. sheep

C. pollution

D. Earth

Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 36 to 42.

(Đọc đoạn văn sau và khoanh tròn chữ cái A, B, C hoặc D để chỉ ra câu trả lời đúng cho mỗi câu hỏi từ 36 đến 42.)

The genius

Leonardo da Vinci was one of the greatest painters, architects, and thinkers in his era. His works have influenced not only other artists and painters, but also people working in scientific fields.

He was born in 1452 in a small town near Vinci, Italy, where his surname comes from. Leonardo loved nature and spent a lot of time drawing pictures of animals and plants. He received little formal education, but his uncle and father soon discovered his talent, so they decided to send him to a workshop in Florence to apprentice with the master artist Verrocchio. Da Vinci not only improved his skills in drawing, painting, and sculpting, but he also picked up knowledge and technical skills in other areas including mechanics, carpentry, metalwork, and architecture.

In 1472. Leonardo qualified as a master artist and opened his own workshop. However, he still continued to work together with Verrocchio for the next five years. After that, he started working independently and completed a painting for the Duke of Milan. His work made a huge impression on the Duke who decided to offer him a position in his court. While in Milan, Da Vinci was invited to design innovative buildings, machines, and weapons. He would draw up plans for several inventions of the future such as tanks, submarines, and flying machines. He was also skilled at drawing detailed sketches of the human body. He left behind several notebooks filled with diagrams, drawings, observations, and notes of his studies, ideas, and inventions.

Unfortunately, his interests were so broad that he often changed his focus to a new project and rarely finished the works he had started. The Last Supper and Mona Lisa were two of the masterpieces he could finish during his lifetime. In 1495, he started The Last Supper, which took him nearly three years to complete. In 1503, he began painting the Mona Lisa and worked on it from time to time over several years until his death.

Da Vinci died in 1519, at the age of 67, but he is still considered as one of the greatest geniuses of all time. His paintings changed the world of art, and many inventions were carried out based on his ideas and sketches. His greatness lies in the depth and diversity of his knowledge, and 500 years after his death, his genius shines as bright as ever.

36. What is the purpose of the writer?

A. To tell the story of Leonardo da Vinci's life.

B. To describe the family of Leonardo da Vinci.

C. To explain how Leonardo's achievements changed the world.

D. To compare Leonardo da Vinci with other artists.

37. The word ‘they’ in paragraph 2 refers to

A. Da Vinci's teachers

B. Verrocchio's apprentices

C. Da Vinci's uncle and father

D. Da Vinci's sculptors

38. The phrase 'picked up' in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to

A. brought

B. took up

C. learnt

D. raised

39. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT mentioned as something

that Leonardo da Vinci designed?

A. The human body.

B. Military vehicles.

C. Machines that can fly.

D. Ships that can stay underwater.

40. The word 'impression' in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to

A. artwork

B. effect

C. artist

D. success