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. ⇱
Choose the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following sentences. ⇱
Choose the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following sentences. ⇱
IV. Choose the underline word or phrase (marked A, B, C or D) in each sentence that needs correcting. ⇱
V. Choose the option (A, B, or C) that best completes each numbered blank in the passage. ⇱
RICKSHAW IN VIETNAMESE LIFE
It is just simple and ordinary as its (26)__________ No noisy sound from engines, no obscure smoke and no spending too much for commuting. From a long time ago, Vietnamese people have thought of the rickshaw as a (27)__________ means of transportation when going out. It is not only close-knit to Vietnamese but also connected strongly with the foreigners (28)__________ all of them were attracted by this unique means at the first time visiting Viet Nam.
The rickshaw has existed for a long time in Vietnamese life, and become quite necessary as the (29)__________ in a body. Not only the Vietnamese feel (30)__________ to rickshaw, foreigners are also impressed by this unique vehicle. They will be fond of sitting on the rickshaw for a (31)__________ tour around Sword Lake or a round on the streets to (32)__________ dreamy and peaceful photos in the ancient citadel.
Traveling in a rickshaw is the time for peacefully (33)__________ windy sunset and bright sunrises on the beach of NhaTrang or Da Nang or elsewhere. How pleasant it is for you to enjoy a relaxing feeling on the short (34)__________ trip.
Vietnam is becoming more and more modern; however, rickshaw still (35)__________ through the time and has a stand in the minds of the residents.
VI. Read the passage, and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each question. ⇱
Nowadays, teenagers have changed considerably in comparison to the teens in the past in how they spend their free time.
This is a “technology” generation. For teens in today’s world, mobile phones, the Internet, and TV are essential parts of their everyday life. Most teenagers prefer watching TV and surfing the Internet to reading books. They don’t like reading because watching TV is easier and they don’t have to use their own imagination. Teenagers prefer to spend free time in front of a computer rather than to do physical activities such as playing football, riding bikes or going swimming. According to a recent study, teenagers growing up in the 1970s and 1980s enjoyed more than two hours of outside play each weekday, and a further nine hours at weekends, whatever the weather. However, today's teens play outside for just over an hour each weekday, and fewer than five hours on Saturdays and Sundays.
Teens now often communicate to their friends by instant messages instead of talking face-to-face. When they want to share their feelings or some private thoughts, they will post them on Facebook. This makes it easier to get comments or receive encouragement from friends. Keeping a diary is out of date now.
Teens now spend more time meeting friends in places like fast food restaurants or cafes. They like to eat fast food, greasy food and sugary drinks more than home-cooked meals. This leads to obesity.
In conclusion, the lifestyle of teenagers has changed a lot compared to the past. Parents should encourage their children to play outdoors more. This helps them not only stay active and healthy but also socialize with friends as well as create treasured childhood memories.