I. Choose the words whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others in each group. ⇱
II. Choose the word whose main stressed syllable is placed differently from that of the other in each group. ⇱
III. Choose the option (A, B, C or D) that best completes each of the following sentences. ⇱
When I turned up, the town hall was already __________ of teenagers.
She turned __________ the new job in New York because she didn't want to move.
This city has one of the most __________ underground rail networks in the world.
This laptop is much more user-friendly, but it costs __________ the other one.
Today's cities are __________ than cities in previous times.
After I found all the information I needed, I __________ the computer.
Japan is the __________ developed country in the world.
Factories and offices should be built in __________ areas only.
This place is so __________ with the non-stop flow of customers to come and enjoy pho.
When you want to relax, you'll have one of the world's __________ cities at your feet, with more than 40% green space and open water to enjoy.
Ann is taking extra lessons to __________ what she missed while she was sick.
Choose the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following sentences. ⇱
When we travel overseas we hope to go to Iceland.
The guests at the Japanese Embassy reception enjoyed it very much but refused to eat the but refused to eat the raw fish.
Choose the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following sentences. ⇱
They left their first temporary home last week when the overcrowded camp ran out of fresh water and space.
Someone who can think fast and make decisions easily is said to be brilliant .
IV. Choose the underline word or phrase (marked A, B, C or D) in each sentence that needs correcting. ⇱
Now, his son can read fast than other members in his group.
Last year, Mary can’t do sums as quickly as she can this year.
Jenny is a newcomer so she doesn’t know nobody in the class.
She dances more graceful than most of the girls at the party.
V. Choose the option (A, B, or C) that best completes each numbered blank in the passage. ⇱
TREES BRING HANOIANS CLOSER TO NATURE
City planners have claimed trees (26)__________ an important role in an urban environment. Children (27) __________close to nature have better health, while walking in parks reduce blood pressure, stress and obesity. The problem is to select the right trees and (28) __________ them.
Ha Noi is considered one of the greenest cities in Viet Nam thanks to its beautiful and precious trees. Ancient trees in Ha Noi are frequently (29) __________ in poems. Each street can be (30) __________ by a tree. To local residents, the hundred-year old trees that line the streets are more than just beautiful, they are a part of the city’s identity.
Due to the treasured place the trees have in the (31) __________ of the local resident, Hanoians seem to have a lot of concern when construction workers chop them (32)__________. Workers get away with digging around the trees without much care, and even (33) __________ the trees without enough earth to grow - making them vulnerable to storms.
To (34) __________ with the problem, Ha Noi’s authorities have started a project of replanting trees: each of the capital’s streets will be planted with two or three sorts of trees. Moreover, more people should be made (35) __________ of the importance of protecting trees in communities.
VI. Read the passage, and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each question. ⇱
The majority of London’s inhabitants live in its suburbs. Many of them travel to the city to work every day by train, bus, tube or car. These people are called “commuters”. Commuters may spend as much as two hours every morning getting to work and another two hours getting home again. The cost of living in London is higher than that in most other parts of Britain. Millions of visitors come to London every year from all over the world to see the famous sights here such as Buckingham Palace and many other historic buildings. London is also very famous for its theaters, red buses and black taxis. Some people find it a noisy and dirty place but it has many large, pleasant parks. Here, everyone can enjoy some peaceful and quiet moments. London has many attractions both people from other parts of Britain and people from overseas.