Find the word with the different sound in the underlined part.
- C. chorus (The other words have the /ʒ/ sound, but "chorus" has the /k/ sound.)
- C. hard (The other words have the /ʃ/ sound, but "hard" has the /d/ sound.)
- D. tradition (The other words have the /ʒ/ sound, but "tradition" has the /ʃ/ sound.)
- C. talent (The other words have the /ʃ/ sound, but "talent" has the /t/ sound.)
- C. action (The other words have the /ɪ/ sound, but "action" has the /æ/ sound.)
II. Choose the best one (A, B, C, or D) to complete the sentence or replace the underlined word.
- Today, subjects like music and arts are put into the school A. curriculum in Viet Nam.
- Robert does not have B. as much money as Peter does.
- For many people, a good knowledge of music and arts is regarded as a B. necessity for every student.
- At last year, Matt earned A. twice as much as his brother.
- Arts are of great B. importance in education, especially for young children.
- Classical music is not C. as exciting as pop music.
- B. so - as it was last month.
- C. as good as (This question seems to be missing context. "as good as" fits the pattern of comparison.)
- A. either (This question also seems to be missing context. "either" can fit in certain comparative contexts.)
- He works B. as hard as we do.
- Teenagers in Viet Nam like K-pop, and they like Korean films A. too.
- Marie is not C. so - as intelligent as her sister.
- My brother’s taste in art is quite different B. from mine.
- I don’t work so hard B. as my father.
- You can see many interesting A. portraits in that art gallery.
IV. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning.
- He spends most of his free time playing game. C. leisure time
- Son Tung is the most D. popular singer in Vietnam.
VI. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning.
- Messi is D. bad from Ronaldo. (The correct choice should be A. same or B. similar, but based on the provided options, "bad" is the closest opposite.)
- It is B. unusual to go to school. (The other words are not typically opposites of "common.")
VI. Read the following passage and then choose the best answer.
Have you ever seen a water puppet show? It’s so special and fantastic. It’s a unique Vietnamese tradition. Children love the performance, and tourists who come to Viet Nam greatly enjoy this kind of art.
(The passage emphasizes the uniqueness and enjoyment of water puppet shows, reflecting its status as a special tradition. Based on this passage, a good answer could focus on its uniqueness and cultural significance.