I.

Find the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the
following questions.
1. A. amazing B. award C. talented D. festival
2. A. recording B. score C. perform D. idol
3. A. decoration B. charity C. identify D. participant
4. A. combine B. eliminate C. decide D. final
5. A. judge B. trumpet C. music D. upload
6. A. latest B. attract C. delay D. participate
7. A. artists B. comments C. votes D. views
8. A. search B. please C. season D. reach
9. A. location B. social C. cover D. programme
10. A. costume B. musical C. decoration D. concert
II. Find the word that differs from the other three in the position of stress in each of the following
questions.
1. A. idol B. artist C. music D. perform
2. A. award B. upload C. cover D. delay
3. A. asleep B. concert C. surprise D. decide
4. A. latest B. single C. final D. career
5. A. recording B. instrument C. audience D. musical
6. A. performance B. charity C. amazing D. surprising
7. A. location B. popular C. atmosphere D. messaging
8. A. decoration B. exhibition C. traditional D. competition
9. A. identify B. participant C. eliminate D. ordinary
10. A. gathering B. programme C. musician D. festival

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following sentences.
1. People watch American Idol not only to see the participants sing, but also to hear the comments of the
______, who play an important role in the competition.
A. referees B. assessors C. viewers D. judges
2. In the show, participants will dress up and perform as famous international or local ______ in a live show.
A. spectators B. artists C. judges D. runners-up
3. A/An ______ is a person who comes second in a race or competition.
A. winner B. viewer C. runner-up D. actor
4. On the final night, TV audiences can ______ their preferred performance.
A. vote for B. dress up C. take place D. depend on
5. The winner of the show will receive a ______ prize besides a big bunch of flowers.
A. money B. card C. virtual D. cash
6. Many famous bands and singers from all over the world were really cool on ______ while the audience
shouted.
A. playground B. stage C. air D. floor
7. This year the festival ______ in a big country park, so there was plenty of space for us to enjoy the music and
relax.
A. taking place B. taken place C. took place D. take place
8. Audiences play an important ______ in the success of a show on TV.
A. role B. actress C. position D. member
9. Many famous artists are going to ______ in the programme at the Modern Arts Centre.
A. act B. show C. disappear D. perform
10. The style of clothes, hats, and belts ______ on the rank of the gods or saints the performers worship in Chau
Van singing.
A. depends B. takes C. lives D. decides
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Question 17: a. “I hope this letter finds you well.”
b. “I wanted to share some exciting news with you.”
c. “I look forward to hearing from you soon.”
d. “I have been promoted at work!”
e. “It’s been a challenging journey, but I’m thrilled about this new opportunity.”
f. “Please write back when you get a chance.”
A. a - d - e - b - f - c B. a - b - e - d - f - c C. a - d - b - e - f - c D. a - b - d - e - f - c
I. Find the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the
following questions.
1. A. recycle B. clean C. car D. cause
2. A. place B. plan C. habit D. attract
3. A. prevent B. energy C. attend D. encourage
4. A. protect B. provide C. model D. collect
5. A. heat B. situation C. turn D. sustainable
6. A. litter B. issue C. device D. pick
7. A. raw B. organ C. appliance D. adopt
8. A. compulsory B. human C. bus D. rubbish
9. A. waste B. search C. support D. cause
10. A. plastic B. emission C. estimate D. remind
II. Find the word that differs from the other three in the position of stress in each of the following
questions.
1. A. explosion B. chemical C. natural D. organise
2. A. reduce B. litter C. event D. improve
3. A. lifestyle B. issue C. meeting D. adopt
4. A. energy B. neighbourhood C. attention D. regular
5. A. station B. global C. destroy D. water
6. A. attend B. damage C. footprint D. welcome
7. A. household B. protect C. friendly D. public
8. A. model B. habit C. product D. remind
9. A. harmful B. plastic C. bottled D. collect
10. A. temperature B. activity C. sustainable D. electrical

11. Their favourite music is K-pop and British or American pop music as they are big ______ of Korean and
American music.
A. participants B. competitors C. fans D. singers
12. Going to ______ is usually popular among teenagers, but only eight people said that they like going to such
music events.

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 A. cinemas B. concerts C. art exhibition D. stadiums
13. To develop her musical talent, her father ______ her sing at family gatherings.
A. made B. hesitated C. invited D. planned
14. He has received several ______ such as the Grammy, Billboard Music and Teen Choice Awards.
A. gifts B. prizes C. scholarships D. awards
15. His mother started to ______ his cover song videos on social media, which made him an online star within a
couple of months.
A. download B. load C. upload D. unload
16. Audiences love to hear the comments of the judges whose interesting arguments make the show ______
A. excited B. excitement C. exciting D. excite
17. American Idol was shown for the first time ______ television in January 2002.
A. in B. on C. at D. among
18. Once a week, the participants will ______ and perform as famous artists in a live show.
A. turn up B. go up C. take up D. dress up
19. The ______ for the winner of the show is 500 million in cash.
A. prize B. cost C. price D. score
20. You can ______ the participant you love most, which helps him get the most wanted award.
A. take place B. depend on C. come up with D. vote for
21. He decided to be a ______ at the age of 15 after he participated in a music competition.
A. music B. musical C. musician D. musicality
22. At the musical event we could watch a lot of exciting ______ with many famous bands and singers from all
over the world.
A. performances B. perform C. performers D. performing
23. The festival took place in a big country park, so there was plenty of ______ for us to enjoy the music and
relax.
A. vacancies B. space C. positions D. points
24. Hat Hau, the singing and dancing of a psychic, is a ______ type of Chau Van singing.
A. singular B. distinguished C. plentiful D. typical
25. As a form of traditional performance art, Hat Xoan singing was recognized as part of Vietnamese national
______.
A. culture B. costume C. custom D. heritage
26. Many students don't hesitate ______ how to play a musical instrument because they love music.
A. learn B. learning C. to learn D. learned
27. Their daughter has got a ______ ability to sing and dance gracefully, so she is very confident.
A. nature B. natural C. naturally D. naturist
28. He is ______ for his musical talent and humor which makes the audience laugh a lot when he interacts with
them.
A. popular B. helpful C. good D. famous
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct arrangement of the sentences to
make a meaningful paragraph/letter in each of the following questions.
Question 16: a. “The city was bustling with activity.”
b. “I decided to visit the local museum.”
c. “After a day of exploration, I returned to my hotel, feeling content.”
d. “I started my day with a hearty breakfast at a café near my hotel.”
e. “The museum had a fascinating collection of artifacts.”
A. d - a - b - e - c B. a - d - b - e - c C. d - a - e - b - c D. a - d - e - b - c

Question 17: a. “I hope this letter finds you well.”

b. “I wanted to share some exciting news with you.”
c. “I look forward to hearing from you soon.”
d. “I have been promoted at work!”
e. “It’s been a challenging journey, but I’m thrilled about this new opportunity.”

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 f. “Please write back when you get a chance.”
A. a - d - e - b - f - c B. a - b - e - d - f - c C. a - d - b - e - f - c D. a - b - d - e - f - c
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
questions.
Nha Nhac, meaning “elegant music”, refers to a wide range of musical and dance styles performed at the
Vietnamese royal court from the fifteenth to the mid-twentieth century. Nha Nhac was generally performed at
the opening and closing of ceremonies associated with anniversaries, religious holidays, funerals and so on.
Among the numerous musical genres that developed in Viet Nam, only Nha Nhac is popular on a nationwide
scale and has strong links with the traditions of other East Asian countries. During Nha Nhac performances,
there were numerous singers, dancers and musicians dressed in gorgeous costumes. Large-scale orchestras
included a drum section and many other types of instruments like wind and string instruments. All performers
had to maintain a high level of concentration because they were expected to follow each step of the ritual
carefully.
Nha Nhac developed during the Le Dynasty (1427-1788) and reached the peak under the Nguyen
Dynasty (1802-1945). As a symbol of the dynasty’s power and longevity, Nha Nhac became an essential part of
the court’s many ceremonies. However, the role of Nha Nhac was not limited to musical accompaniment for
court rituals: it also provided a means of communicating with and showing respect to the gods and kings as well
as providing knowledge about nature and the universe.
The fall of the monarchy and the decades of war in 20 th century seriously threatened the survival of Nha
Nhac and made this musical tradition lose its original function. However, the few surviving former court
musicians continue to work to keep the tradition alive. Certain forms of Nha Nhac have been maintained in
popular rituals and religious ceremonies and become a source of inspiration for contemporary Vietnamese
music.
Question 29: Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?
A. The Development of Nha Nhac B. The Important Roles of Nha Nhac
C. The Threat to Nha Nhac D. The Development of Vietnamese Court Music
Question 30: The word “associated” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ________.
A. differed B. cooperated C. connected D. maintained
Question 31: The word “it” in paragraph 2 refers to ________.
A. the court B. the dynasty C. Nha Nhac D. the power
Question 32: According to paragraph 2, which of the following is NOT the role of Nha Nhac?
A. It provided knowledge about nature and the universe.
B. It served as a means of communication with gods and kings.
C. It was used as musical accompaniment for entertainment at court events.
D. It represented the dynasty’s power and longevity.
Question 33: Which of the following is TRUE about Nha Nhac according to the passage?
A. Nha Nhac was introduced to rituals and religious ceremonies in the 20th century.
B. Nha Nhac played a crucial part in court ceremonies and had spiritual functions.
C. Nha Nhac has no connection to the traditions of other East Asian countries.
D. Nha Nhac lost its original function due to a lack of interest from the public.
. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following sentences.
1. I'm ______ reduce my carbon footprint but I don’t know what to do, so I join the club.
A. keen on B. keen to C. used to D. used for
2. The club’s ______ is to improve our environment and encourage people to adopt a greener lifestyle.
A. wish B. desire C. purpose D. aim
3. We’ll organise more activities to raise local people’s ______ of environmental issues.
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 A. awareness B. aware C. unaware D. unawareness
4. Don’t throw away your used household items, but ______ and recycle them.
A. reduce B. produce C. sort D. break
5. Globally, the ______ carbon footprint per person is more than 4 tons per year.
A. medium B. average C. personal D. estimated
6. Instead of using your ______ car or motorbike, you should use public transport, walk or cycle as much as
possible.
A. particular B. public C. common D. personal
7. Everyone should ______ all electrical appliances before going out of the room to save energy.
A. turn off B. turn on C. turn up D. turn down
8. She’s interested in listening to music loudly, so she ______ the radio.
A. turned off B. turned on C. turned up D. turned down
9. The park is dirty because many people ______ litter on the paths.
A. make B. drop C. keep D. hold
10. The club is ______ by the Youth Union in my school.
A. cleaned up B. picked up C. based on D. set up
11. I think we are all able ______ a lot of things to protect our environment.
A. to do B. do C. doing D. to doing
12. Students are ______ to pick up litter that they see on the ground.
A. raised B. attracted C. reminded D. decided
13. Eco-friendly car models always attract great ______ at exhibitions.
A. attend B. attention C. attentive D. attentively
14. One of the most important ______ of energy is the Sun.
A. resources B. bases C. roots D. sources
15. They have already ______ a decision that they are going to buy a new house next month.
A. had B. made C. taken D. got
11. This beautiful dress ______ for me by my mother last week.
A. is made B. was made C. will be made D. has been made
12. Those flowers and plants ______ every day.
A. will be watered B. are watered C. were watered D. are being watered
13. Hundreds of films ______ by CGV Cinemas since January.
A. have showed B. have been showed C. were showed D. showed

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14. "When ______?” - " In 1876."
A. the telephone was invented C. did the telephone invented
B. was the telephone invented D. did the telephone invent
15. The preparation for the graduation ceremony ______ by the time the students ______.
A. had been finished - came C. had finished - came
B. have been finished - came D. will have finished - come
16. Do you hear the footsteps behind us ? I think we ______.
A. were being followed C. are followed
B. are being followed D. were followed
17. My computer ______ by my brother at this time last night.
A. was being repaired B. was repairing C. is repairing D. was repaired
18. This work ______ by the marketing team next Monday.
A. will be done B. will have been done C. will do D. is done
19. A lot of clean-up activities ______ by our club this weekend.
A. will have organized B. is being organized
C. are going to be organized D. will be organizing
20. These reports must ______ by the manager.
A. have checked B. be checking C. be checked D. check
10. They recommend that we bring a ______ bag when we go shopping.
A. usable B. reuse C. reusable D. useful
11. He started to cycle to work ______ driving his own car last week.
A. in spite of B. instead of C. due to D. because of
12. Scientists said that it took years for the material to ______ into small pieces.
A. break down B. break up C. turn down D. turn up
13. Household appliances should be ______ to save energy and avoid dangerous situations.
A. turned off B. turned on C. turned up D. turned down
14. Each of our small habits, such as leaving the room with the lights on, wastes ______.
A. electric B. electrical C. electrically D. electricity
15. We shouldn't drop litter in the street because this will make the street dirty and ______ the environment.
A. polluted B. pollution C. pollute D. polluting
16. Rubbish will be ______ in the central market and in the streets around the schools.

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 A. pick up B. picked up C. to pick up D. picking up
17. The students are keen on ______ the voluntary activities because they can make new friends.
A. join B. to join C. joining D. joined
18. We can improve the environment in our school in many ways and even small actions can make a big
______.
A. improvement B. difference C. diversity D. contrast
19. The ______ of greenhouse gases can cause climate change.
A. estimation B. diffusion C. ejection D. emission
20. Too much CO2 in the atmosphere can lead ______ increasing global temperatures and air pollution, and
destroy the natural world.
A. for B. at C. to D. from
21. Following the school's regulations is ______ for every teacher and student. They are not allowed to be late
for school.
A. compulsory B. helpful C. good D. useful
22. These simple activities can help reduce your carbon footprint and your impact ______ the environment.
A. with B. about C. from D. on
23. Do you know the oldest type of _______ energy is the biomass that is derived from plant matter?
A. remarkable B. significant C. sustainable D. affordable
24. We buy _______ food at the farmers' market. It costs a little bit more, but we think it's better for our health.
A. organic B. non-organic C. healthy D. wealthy
25. In the UK, poor air quality is responsible ___________ some 40,000 deaths each year.
A. to B. for C. in D. with
26. Sustainable energy is energy that __________ the needs of the present generations.
A. meets B. takes C. makes D. picks
27. We can’t go along here because the road _______.
A. is repairing B. is repaired C. is being repaired D. repairs
28. ___________car models always attract great attention at exhibitions.
A. Eco – friendly B. Wealthy C. Passionate D. Portable
29. Remember to turn off your ___________when they are not used.
A. household chores B. household appliances C. household finance D. invitations
30. Small changes in your daily habits can help reduce the ___________you produce.
A. carbon footprint B. footsteps C. issues D. trouble

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31. One of the most important _____________of energy is the sun.
A. resources B. sources C. means D. kinds
32. Students are reminded to _________ litter that they see on the ground.
A. turn off B. put off C. pick up D. turn up
33. Switching to ________ light bulb is one way to protect the environment.
A. energy-expending B. energy-wasting
C. energy-saving D. energy-lacking
34. More people _________ a green lifestyle because it is good for the environment.
A. adopt B. conclude C. compose D. create
35. A modern hospital _________in this town soon.
A. will be built B. will build C. will built D. will be build
36. You should cut down ________ electricity usage to reduce your carbon footprint.
A. in B. on C. to D. for
37. Switching to ____ eco light bulb is one way to protect the environment.
A. energy-wasting B. energy-expending C. energy-lacking D. energy-saving
38. I never leave any electrical appliances on standby and I think it is a good way to ____ energy in the home.
A. take care of B. use C. keep D. conserve
39. Money ______ to the homeless shelter by Larry.
A. donated B. was donating C. was donated D. donates
40. This house is going ______ by my mother
A. sold B. to be sold C. to sold D. to sell
1. I am a jazz fan. My favourite style is from the late 1960s. (and / but)
2. Jackson wants to go to the music festival on Saturday. He has a maths exam on that day. (but / so)
3. You can book the tickets online. You can buy them at the stadium ticket office. (but / or)
4. The concert didn’t happen. We stayed at home. (or / so)
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct arrangement of the sentences to
make a meaningful paragraph/letter in each of the following questions.
Question 16:
a. First, doing housework helps children develop some important life skills such as doing the laundry, cleaning
the house or taking care of others.
b. They will certainly need those skills in their lives later, when they start their own families.
c. I think children should do housework for a number of reasons.
d. Second, children can learn to take responsibility when they do housework. They know that they have to do
something even though they don't like to do it.
e. So doing housework is really good for children and I believe that they should do it.
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 A. e-c-a-b-d B. e-a-c-b-d C. c-a-b-d-e D. c-e-a-b-d
Choose the word or phrase ( a, b , c or d) that best fits each space in the following passage.
What kind of music do you enjoy? Some people like going to classical concerts, and listening to an
orchestra. The musicians wear very formal clothes, and the audience is silent until the end of the ( 1)……
Perhaps you are a rock music ( 2)….. Rock concerts are often held at football grounds or in parks. Members of
the audience dance to the music, or sing the songs. ( 3)…..music is played at weddings and parties in many
countries, and some people make their own music at home. Nowadays we ( 4)……..music in shops and lifts ,
and many people carry their own music with them, or even ( 5)…….to music when they study. Music is
everywhere!.
Question 1.A. happening B. action C. music D. performance
Question 2.A. fan B. enthusiasm C. reader D. friend
Question 3.A. Historical B. Nation C. Traditional D. Ancient
Question 4.A. listen B. hear C. perform D. understand
Question 5.A. hear B. have C. follow D. listen.

Choose the best answers.

1. Wind energy is used / use to produce electricity.
2. More trees are planted / plant around the school.
3. I’m sure you are going to pass / will pass your driving test. Don’t worry.
4. - Mai has won the first prize in the ENGLISH speaking contest.
- Really? I will / am going to phone her to give her my congratulations.
5. My parents have made their holiday plans. They will / are going to travel to the South of the country.
6. Do you hear the thunder? It is going to rain / will rain heavily.
I. Find the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the
following questions.
1. A. divide B. untidy C. routine D. playtime
2. A. success B. prepare C. strengthen D. benefit
3. A. control B. grocery C. household D. homemaker
4. A. exchange B. chore C. character D. children
5. A. washing-up B. trust C. rubbish D. useful
6. A. breadwinner B. wealth C. create D. heavy
7. A. plans B. tasks C. ideas D. bonds
8. A. routine B. proud C. housework D. doubt
9. A. value B. damage C. equally D. gratitude
10. A. connection B. plenty C. duty D. untidy
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions
1. Adopting green technologies can help _________ the environment.
A. improve B. attend C. organise D. raise
2. Many households have chosen to _________ a greener lifestyle to reduce their carbon footprint.
A. encourage B. reduce C. achieve D. adopt
3. Sustainable farming practices aim to _________ food without causing harm to the environment.
A. collect B. produce C. attract D. remind
4. Effective waste collection can _________ pollution and protect the environment.
A. provide B. revise C. prevent D. taste

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5. Volunteers work together to _________ litter and keep public spaces clean.
A. water B. pollute C. calculate D. collect
6. Community leaders came together to _________ a plan for the protection of the local ecosystem.
A. base B. make C. plant D. drop
7. The event in the park helped _________ attention to environmental issues.
A. attract B. part C. save D. cause
8. A green lifestyle involves using eco-friendly products and _________ carbon footprint.
A. revising B. reusing C. recycling D. reducing
Find the word that differs from the other three in the position of stress in each of the following questions.
1. A. divide B. heavy C. playtime D. visit
2. A. achieve B. prepare C. exchange D. strengthen
3. A. idea B. trustful C. success D. respect
4. A. celebrate B. homemaker C. encourage D. breadwinner
5. A. opinion B. personal C. family D. programme
6. A. daily B. believe C. picnic D. grateful
7. A. equally B. benefit C. business D. untidy
8. A. housewife B. useful C. routine D. rubbish
9. A. necessary B. experience C. appreciate D. respectively
10. A. grandparent B. interested C. responsibility D. spotlessly
Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Teenagers love music. They, specifically, attach meaning to and take aspects of their identity from
music. This is not surprising that music holds so much meaning for today’s teens.
Music creates a much needed sense of belonging in the lives of teenagers. Teenagers are known for
feeling isolated from society and friends. Music, as an art form, can help them express the feelings of
frustration that come with feeling isolated. Listening to music can also give teens the chance to feel connected
to musicians and other fans of specific musicians.
Music is a well-known tool for stress relief. Many people actively turn to music as a coping strategy
when processing stress or sadness, because it helps shut out the noise of the world and the noise inside our
heads. Furthermore, music is increasingly being used as a form of therapy, and music therapy has existed for
centuries. Teenagers, especially those going through puberty, conflicts with friends, or the college process, are
under a high amount of stress. Listening to music has been seen to help teens process or release difficult
emotions in a healthy way.
Experiences tend to be very different depending on race or ethnicity. Music provides the opportunity for
teens of all races and ethnicities to share a common bond and learn about each other’s cultures and
backgrounds. For instance, much of the Rap and R&B genres originated in Black culture, and many of the
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experience of the artist, so through those things, music can be used as an educational tool for teenagers to learn
about backgrounds differing from theirs.
Music can also provide teenagers with a skill or hobby that is special to them, which can help further
build identity and give teens something to be proud of during a period of life that is often characterized by low
self-confidence. Music is an incredibly powerful tool that can be accessed and appreciated by people of all ages
and backgrounds.
Question 34. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?
A. Teenagers and Music B. The Power of Music in Teenagers’ Lives
C. The Role of Music in Cultural Exchange D. Music Therapy for Teenagers
Question 35. The word ‘isolated’ in paragraph 2 is opposite in meaning to _________.
A. connected B. confident C. frustrated D. lonely
Question 36. According to paragraph 2, music creates a sense of belonging for teenagers by _________.
A. increasing feelings of isolation and frustration
B. making them feel disconnected from society
C. providing a connection to musicians and other fans
D. preventing them from expressing their emotions
Question 37. The word ‘it’ in paragraph 3 refers to _________.
A. strategy B. music C. stress D. relief
Question 38. According to paragraph 3, what is a significant benefit of using music as a form of therapy?
A. It increases frustration and stress levels.
B. It helps teenagers cope with conflicts.
C. It encourages more isolation from society.
D. It helps to release stress and sadness.
Question 39. The word ‘bond’ in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to _________.
A. connection B. break C. isolation D. division
Question 40. What is NOT true about one role of music in teenagers’ lives?
A. helping them cope with stress B. teaching new skills
C. providing a sense of identity D. isolating them from others
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
1: Family___________ are important because they teach children what is right or wrong in life.
A. bonds B. values C. holidays D. connections
2: ____ the rubbish in the early morning is a part of my daily routine.
A. Putting out B. Coming out C. Pulling out D. Bringing out
3: ____ is a person who works at home and takes care of the house and family.
A. Breadwinner B. Homemaker C. Servant D. Houseman
4: My mother --------------the responsibility for running the household.
A. holds B. takes C. runs D. bears
5: Doing chores as a family will help strengthen ____________.
A. family bonds B. generation gap C. family trees D. family values
6: Linh can’t go out with us to see a movie now because she’s ____ dinner.
A. preparing B. making C. arranging D. keeping
7: He's a man of strong __________. He always fights for what is right and you can rely on him.
A. health B. character C. hands D. influence
8: When his wife gave birth to a baby boy, Mr. Nam became the sole ____.
A. housemaid B. housekeeper C. father D. breadwinner
9: Doing housework brings great _________to children as it helps them develop necessary life skills.
A. benefits B. hard work C. results D. practices
10: She does two jobs at the same time as she is the main___________ of the family.
A. breadwinner B. homemaker C. housewife D. bread maker

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 Contaminated water and poor sanitation are linked to transmission of diseases such as cholera, diarrhea,
dysentery, hepatitis A, typhoid and polio. Absent, inadequate, or inappropriately managed water and sanitation
services expose individuals to preventable health risks. This is particularly the case in health care facilities
where both patients and staff are placed at additional risk of infection and disease when water, sanitation and
hygiene services are lacking. Globally, 15% of patients develop an infection during a hospital stay, with the
proportion much greater in low-income countries.
Inadequate management of urban, industrial and agricultural wastewater means the drinking-water of
hundreds of millions of people is dangerously contaminated or chemically polluted. Natural presence of
chemicals, particularly in groundwater, can also be of health significance, including arsenic and fluoride, while
other chemicals, such as lead, may be elevated in drinking-water as a result of leaching from water supply
components in contact with drinking-water.
Some 829,000 people are estimated to die each year from diarrhea as a result of unsafe drinking-water,
sanitation and hand hygiene. Yet diarrhea is largely preventable, and the deaths of 297,000 children aged under
5 years could be avoided each year if these risk factors were addressed. Where water is not readily available,
people may decide handwashing is not a priority, thereby adding to the likelihood of diarrhea and other
diseases.
Diarrhea is the most widely known disease linked to contaminated food and water but there are other
hazards. In 2017, over 220 million people required preventative treatment for schistosomiasis - an acute and
chronic disease caused by parasitic worms contracted through exposure to infested water.
In many parts of the world, insects that live or breed in water carry and transmit diseases such as dengue
fever. Some of these insects, known as vectors, breed in clean, rather than dirty water, and household drinking
water containers can serve as breeding grounds. The simple intervention of covering water storage containers
can reduce vector breeding and may also reduce faecal contamination of water at the household level.
1. The passage is mainly about __________.
A. diarrhea B. water pollution C. diarrhea and other diseases
D. diarrhea and other diseases caused by water pollution
2. The phrase “risk factors” in the third paragraph refers to__________.
A. industrial and agricultural waste B. poor sanitation
C. chemicals in drinking water D. unsafe drinking-water, sanitation and hand hygiene
3. The word “transmit” in the fifth paragraph is closest in meaning to__________.
A. spread B. break C. conceal D. retain
4. According to the third paragraph, how many people may possibly have diarrhea each year?
A. 297,000 B. 829,000 C. 1,126,000D. more than 829,000
5. Which of the following diseases is not mentioned in the passage?
A. cancer B. polio C. schistosomiasis D. dengue fever
6. Which of the following statements is not true according to the passage?

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 A. In low-income countries, the proportion of patients developing an infection during a hospital stay is
higher than 15%.
B. Arsenic and fluoride are natural presence of chemicals in groundwater.
C. Insects that carry and transmit diseases only breed in clean water.
D. Diarrhea is preventable for people of all ages.
11: Kindness and responsibility are two___________ that many parents want to teach to their children.
A. family values B. customs C. cultures D. ideas
12: Sarah is a(n) ____________girl. She never cheats in exams.
A. generous B. sociable C. frank D. honest
13: Instead of giving me answers to questions, my parents always ______________me to think for myself.
A. support B. encourage C. respect D. strengthen
14: Ms. Mai asked me how she could ____ household chores equally in her family.
A. make B. divide C. give D. contribute
15: She's such a good wife. She's __________her husband through difficult times.
A. taught B. leff C. supported D. provided
16: Jim's main____________ in his home is to keep the house clean.
A. right B. honour C. part D. responsibility
17: When all members of the family share housework, the family _______________ will become stronger.
A. joys B. happiness C. life D. bonds
18: Preparing and cooking meals are some of the essential __________for teens.
A. soft skills B. life skills C. table manners D. netiquette
19: When I lived in this city, I used to shop for ____________at this supermarket.
A. heavy lifting B. groceries C. housework D. laundry
20: The kids deeply___________ their grandfather for his great knowledge about the world.
A. create B. develop C. respect D. discuss
21: She decided to find a job to __________ money instead of just living at home and being a housekeeper.
A. lend B. earn C. borrow D. raise
22: I'm lucky to have such a(n)__________ brother who always gives me help when I need it.
A. support B. supporting C. supported D. supportive
23: In my family, my father always takes charge of doing the ____ lifting.
A. strong B. hard C. heavy D. huge
24: Do you have to ________the rubbish out?.
A. put B. make C. empty D. do
25: My mother told me to do the ____ yesterday but I forgot about it since I had much homework to finish.
A. wash-up B. laundry C. childcare D. exercises
26: His parents give him full___________ for his choice of school.
A. support B. change C. value D. bond
27: My mother and I often go to the supermarket to shop for ______ at weekends.
A. cook B. groceries C. heavy lifting D. the chores
28: It's not easy for some tenth-graders to get into high school ______________.
A. works B. routines C. times D. responsibilities
29: After eating dinner, I have to do the ____ and then do my homework every day.
A. washing-up B. wash-up C. washing-ups D. washings-up
30: My mother is a _______. She doesn't go to work, but stays at home to look after the family.
A. breadwinner B. homemaker C. housemaid D. solider
31: My eldest son is strong enough to do the___________ for the family.
A. heavy lifting B. household chores C. cooking D. laundry
32: Mr Lewis is the___________ of the family, but he still helps his wife with the housework whenever he has
time.

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 A. breadwinner B. homemaker C. housemaid D. solider
33: My mother is ____ for taking care of the home and the family.
A. responsible B. takes the responsibility C. take the duty D. Both B & C are correct.
35: Do you have to do __________ ?
A. the mess B. your bed C. the washing-up D. the cook
36: My responsibility is to wash the dishes and ______ the rubbish.
A. take up B. get out C. get up D. put out
American Idol was shown for the first time on television in January 2002. At that time, there were many movies
and TV series, but no reality competitions on TV. The participants in this programme are ordinary people who
the audience can really identify with.
First, judges travel all around America in search of the best singers and bring them to Hollywood. Twenty-four
to thirty-six participants are then chosen to go on to the next stages where they perform live on TV, and receive
the judges’ opinions. From the semi-final onwards, people over 13 and living in the US, Puerto Rico or the
Virgin Islands can vote for their preferred singers online or through text messaging. The singer with the lowest
number of votes is eliminated. On the final night, the most popular singer becomes the winner of that American
Idol season.
People watch American Idol not only to see the participants sing, but also hear the comments of the judges, who
play an important role in the competition. Their different opinions and interesting arguments make the show
very exciting.
The first season of Vietnam Idol was shown in 2007. It included three stages: short performances to choose
participants, semi-finals and finals. The winners of the show’s different seasons have become famous singers in
Viet Nam.
1. What is American Idol?
A. A game show on TV B. A TV singing competition C. A live dancing competition
2. Which of the following statements is correct?
A. From the semi-final, singers who can go to the next stage are decided by the audience vote.
B. The judges choose as many singers as they can.
C. People around the world can vote for the songs they like.
3. Who wins American Idol?
A. The singer with the highest number of votes on the final night.
B. The singer with the highest number of votes and highest score from the judges.
C. The singer with the highest score from the judges.
4. Which of the following statements about the judges is NOT mentioned?
A. They give comments after each live performance.
B. They have different views about singers’ performances.
C. They are not in favour of choosing ordinary people.
5. What can be inferred about the competition in Viet Nam?
A. The audience decides who makes it to the final stage.
B. All the singers will be famous.
C. It can help develop participant’s singing careers.
Complete the following sentences using the to-infinitive or bare infinitive of the verbs in brackets.
1. Her fans planned (send) _______ her a surprise present on her birthday.
2. Their performance was so boring that it made us (fall) _______ asleep.
3. Due to the bad weather, the band decided (delay) _______ their live concert.
4. Her parents won’t let her (watch) _______ such TV shows.
The world is experiencing the negative impacts of climate change, largely due to our reliance (24) ________
fossil fuels and unsustainable habits. Green living offers a path to reduce these effects by adopting a more

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sustainable lifestyle (35) ________ is a necessary practice to ensure the health of our planet and future
generations.
As you walkthrough the rooms of your home or visit your local market, you may notice (36) ________
increasing number of eco-friendly (37) ________ to traditional products and practices. From planting your own
food in your yard to discovering the benefits of electric cars, there are a variety of ways for you to have a
greener, more sustainable way of living.
Starting green living begins with becoming aware of your consumption habits, from the food you eat to the
clothes you wear, and (28) ________ a conscious effort to reduce waste and choose eco-friendly options.
Joining a community of individuals who share the same interests can provide inspiration, support, and practical
tips for making sustainable choices.
Question 24: A. in B. on C. from D. at
Question 25: A. when B. who C. which D. whom
Question 26: A. an B. the C. a D. zero article
Question 27: A. living B. energy C. supplies D. alternatives
Question 28: A. getting B. taking C. making D. doing
Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined.
Question 1. A. image B. legal C. danger D. damage
Question 2. A. attempt B. pollute C. receipt D. plastic
Find the word which has a different stress pattern from the others.
Question 3. A. conserve B. fossil C. resource D. reduce
Question 4. A. pollution B. chemical C. pesticide D. natural

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 5: Before _________ a decision to buy a new product, we have to consider its environmental impact.
A. doing B. taking C. making D. seeing
Question 6: Switching from bottled water bottles to _________ ones can help reduce plastic waste.
A. refillable B. fresh C. raw D. compulsory
Question 7: Using energy-efficient _______ appliances can help protect the environment and save money.
A. electricity B. electric C. electrify D. electrical
Question 8: Recycling should _________ by everyone to reduce the impact on the environment.
A. be practised B. practise C. attract D. be attracted
Question 9: I think I _________ my paper and cardboard to help save trees.
A. recycle B. am going to recycle C. will recycle D. am recycling
In a statistical report released by WHO, around 13 million deaths happen each year due to environmental issues.
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asthma, stroke, issues in the heart are some of the examples. Green living such as making environment-friendly
and sustainable food choices, energy conservation can help reduce pollution to some extent.
Firstly, the consumption of healthier foods can contribute to reducing pollution. People can start by consuming
eco-friendly foods by buying from local farmers, buying organic and seasonal foods, etc. They are made of
fewer pesticides that go into human bodies. Too much exposure to pesticides harms the natural hormones
present in the human body and as a result, people face many health issues like lack of immunity, hormonal
changes and also cancer.
Secondly, through energy conservation, people are saving both natural resources as well as money. The light
bulbs and other electrical appliances that are available in the market produce 2.3 billion tons of carbon dioxide,
which pollutes the air severely. Today there are LED bulbs available in the market that are eco-friendly and also
save energy. Using such energy-efficient appliances reduces up to 30% of the annual electricity bill.
Question 34: What is the main idea of the passage?
A. The effects of environment B. The benefits of green living
C. The consumption of healthier foods D. Low-quality environment and diseases
Question 35: The word “severely” in paragraph 3 is CLOSEST in meaning to ________.
A. seriously B. trivially C. moderately D. personally
Question 36: The word “They” in paragraph 2 refers to ________.
A. local farmers B. people C. eco-friendly foods D. health issues
Question 37: According to paragraph 1, which disease cannot be caused by environmental issues?
A. asthma B. fevers C. heart diseases D. lung diseases
Question 38: According to paragraph 2, why should people buy eco-friendly foods?
A. because they contain fewer pesticides. B. because they are cheaper.
C. because they can encourage hormonal changes. D. because they can cure cancer.
Question 39: According to paragraph 3, what is true about LED bulbs and energy-efficient appliances?
A. They produce more pollution. B. They are expensive.
C. They harm natural resources. D. They save energy and money.
Question 40: Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage?
A. 13 million people die each year because of the environmental issues.
B. Using energy-saving appliances can reduce 30% of people’s electricity bills each year.
C. Pesticides cause many health risks.
D. The natural hormones can not be harmed by pesticides.

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