1. Circle the word with a different stress pattern from the others. (1p)

(Khoanh từ có trọng âm khác so với các từ còn lại.)

1.

A. classic

B. nature

C. degree

D. debris

2.

A. examinee

B. electronic

C. scientific

D. preparation

3.

A. classical

B. poisonous

C. logical

D. pollution

4.

A. dramatic

B. tornado

C. historic

D. injury

5.

A. national

B. physical

C. arrival

D. natural

2. Complete the sentences, using the correct form of the words from the box. (1p)

(Hoàn thành các câu, sử dụng dạng đúng của các từ trong khung.)

1. Our cars pump out thousands of tonnes of ___________ fumes every year.

2. Air ___________ has risen above an acceptable level.

3. The village's drinking water was ___________ with poisonous chemicals.

4. Yuri Gagarin was one of the pioneers of space ___________.

5. Building a new road in this area could be environmentally ___________.

6. Many animals were burnt to___________in the forest fire.

7. Buckingham Palace is a major tourist ___________.

8. This hill is the ___________ home of King Arthur.

3. Choose the correct answer A, B, or C to complete each sentence. (1 p) 

(Chọn câu trả lời đúng A, B hay C để hoàn thành mỗi câu.)

1. A person who __________ the bagpipes is called a piper.

A. plays

B. performs

C. entertains

2. Don't drink that water. It's __________.

A. damaged

B. dumped

C. contaminated

3. The team's success was largely __________ to her efforts.

A. because

B. due

C. since

4. I often drink coffee, but today I __________ tea.

A. am drinking

B. drink

C. drank

5. By the time we got to the cinema, the film __________.

A. started

B. had started

C. starting

6. All our English teachers are __________ speakers.

A. native

B. original

C. foreign

7. If you __________ the president, what would you do to help the environment?

A. are

B. had been

C. were

8. Eating too much sugar can __________ to health problems.

A. cause

B. lead

C. make

9. Emergency teams are still removing the __________ from the plane crash.

A. dirt

B. debris

C. dust

10. The heavy rain has caused __________ in many parts of the country.

A. storms

B. floods

C. drought

4. Read the paragraph and decide whether the statements are true (T) or false (F). (1p)

(Đọc đoạn văn và quyết định xem các câu sau là đúng hay sai.)

There are three main kinds of pollution – air pollution, water pollution, and noise pollution. Air, which is the most important element of our environment for our survival, can be polluted in many ways. Smoke in the air from mills, factories, and industry contains carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and methane, which are all poisonous gases. This leads to health problems like asthma and lung diseases, and the thinning of the ozone layer, which protects us from harmful UV rays. China, the USA, Russia, India, Mexico, and Japan are the world leaders in air pollution emissions. Water is also polluted by the discharge of commercial and industrial waste into surface water. Sewage in drinking water is another cause of water pollution as it contains germs and viruses. The noise of vehicles, mills, and factories can be really unbearable. This kind of constant sound also causes headaches, tension, mental stress, and migraines. People living next to a building site where there is too much noise can become sick, as they cannot sleep or relax. This is called noise pollution.

1. Air pollution, water pollution, and soil pollution are three main kinds of pollution.

2. Air plays the most important role in our survival.

3. Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and methane are poisonous gases.

4. The ozone layer helps to protect people from harmful UV rays.

5. China, the USA, Russia, India, Mexico, and Japan are the world leaders in air pollution prevention.

6. The thinning of the ozone layer is caused by smoke in the air from mills, factories, and industry.

7. Sewage contains germs and viruses.

8. Noise pollution is caused by the discharge of commercial and industrial waste into lakes and rivers.

9. Noise pollution affects everybody's mental health.

10. All people who live next to a building site become sick as they cannot sleep or relax.

5. Read the paragraph and choose the correct answer A, B, or C for each of the gaps. (1p)

(Đọc đoạn văn và chọn đáp án đúng A, B, hay C cho mỗi chỗ trống.)

Australia is a country in the Southern Hemisphere (1)_____ comprises the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and many smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. Neighbouring countries (2)_____ Indonesia, East Timor, and Papua New Guinea (3)_____ the north, the Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, New Caledonia to the northeast, and New Zealand to the southeast. Australia (4)_____ six states and two major mainland territories.

The (5)_____ city of Australia is Canberra. With a (6)_____ of over 380,000, it is Australia's largest inland city and the eighth largest Australian city overall. The (7)_____ city in Australia and Oceania is Sydney, with a population of over 4,700,000. It is (8)_____ the state capital of New South Wales, and is located (9)_____ Australia's southeast coast along the Tasman Sea. (10)_____ large cities are the mainland state capitals: Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide.

1.

A. who

B. where

C. which

2.

A. include

B. contain

C. has

3.

A. on

B. to

C. by

4.

A. has

B. takes

C. gets

5.

A. capital

B. urban

C. rural

6.

A. pollution

B. population

C. people

7.

A. large

B. larger

C. largest

8.

A. also

B. too

C. so

9.

A. in

B. on

C. to

10.

A. Other

B. Others

C. Another

6. Read the text and choose the best answer A,B , or C for each of the following questions. (2p)

(Đọc bài và chọn đáp án đúng nhất A, B hay C cho mỗi câu hỏi sau.)

THE GREAT HANSHIN EARTHQUAKE

The Great Hanshin earthquake, or the Kobe earthquake as it is more commonly known overseas, was an earthquake in Japan that measured 7.3 on the Japan Meteorological Agency magnitude scale. It occurred on January 17th, 1995 at 5:46 a.m. in the southern part of Hyōgo Prefecture, and lasted for approximately 20 seconds. The epicentre of the earthquake was on the northern end of Awaji Island near Kobe, a cosmopolitan city of over 1.5 million people. A total of 6,434 people, mainly in the city of Kobe, lost their lives. Additionally, it caused approximately ten trillion yen in damage. It was the worst earthquake in Japan since the Great Kantō earthquake in 1923, which claimed 140,000 lives.

1. The word ‘overseas' in the text is closest in meaning to __________.

A. abroad

B. at sea

C. by sea

2. The word ‘occurred' in the text is closest in meaning to __________.

A. ended

B. happened

C. started

3. It is stated in the passage that the number of deaths in the city of Kobe __________.

A. was greater than that of the Great Kantō earthquake

B. was not as high as in the Great Kantō earthquake

C. exceeded that of any known earthquake

4. The northern end of Awaji Island was the place where __________.

A. the effects of the earthquake were felt most strongly

B. there was no damage to people and property

C. 1.5 million people lost their lives

5. We understand from the passage that the Kobe earthquake __________.

A. is internationally known as the Great Hanshin earthquake

B. didn't cause any damage in the neighbourhood of Kobe

C. is not the deadliest earthquake in the history of Japan

7. Put the following statements in the correct order to make a dialogue. (1p)

(Đặt các câu sau theo thứ tự đúng để tạo thành đoạn đối thoại.)

1. _______ A. It's worse! It's too noisy, and too crowded; sometimes I can't even hear myself think!

2. _______ B. Oh, hi Ruby! What's this I hear about you moving to the country?

3. _______ C. It's not that bad, is it?

4. _______ D. You'll see! After a while you'll be so jealous that you'll want to move to the country as well.

5. _______ E. Come on, Ruby! I've known you for almost twelve years; there won't be enough action for you out in the country.

6. _______ F. I doubt it! I'm a city girl.

7. _______ G. That's right. I've had enough of living in the city.

8. _______ H. Yeah, right!

9. _______ I. Hey, Alice! Nice to see you again.

10. _______ J. I'm sick and tired of city life, and not having enough clean air. Living in the country will give me the chance to recharge my batteries, and be closer to nature.

8. Write a new sentence using the word given so that it has a similar meaning to the original one. The word given in brackets must not be altered in any way. (1p)

(Viết một câu mới sử dụng các từ được cho để mà nó có nghĩa tương tự với câu gốc. Từ được cho trong ngoặc không được thay đổi.)

1. I'm not you, but I think you should recycle these plastic carrier bags. (if)

________________________________

2. Emma came first because she worked hard. (result)

________________________________

3. Eating too much sugar can result in health problems. (lead)

________________________________

4. All flights had to be cancelled as a result of the pilots' sudden strike. (so)

________________________________

5. If I could swim, I would go scuba diving with Terry. (because)

________________________________