PART A: USE OF LANGUAGE
I. Choose the correct conjunction:
- I was quite busy, but I decided to see a movie with James.
- We will go to the beach and enjoy the day.
- Some students couldn't go on the class trip to Australia, so they were very sad.
- I was very sleepy, but I helped my brother with his homework.
- You can fly to Ho Chi Minh City, or you can go there by train.
II. Choose the correct answers:
- Playing sports improves my muscle strength and helps reduce stress.
- Children in the countryside often help their parents harvest rice onto a truck.
- My teacher uploaded a video in our forum for students to see.
- My brother’s mother has high expectations for his study.
- Nam doesn’t enjoy playing the piano because he thinks it’s not good for his eyes.
III. Complete these sentences:
- We often play traditional games than snakes.
- Mary likes the peaceful atmosphere during her stay in the valley.
- The paddy field in the countryside is very picturesque.
- Visitors come to this village because of its fascinating sights, such as traditional houses, a lighthouse, etc.
- Members can improve practical skills and teamwork skills too.
- We checked all notifications yesterday.
PART B: READING
1. Fill in each gap with ONE suitable word: Leisure time is simply a free time when you don’t have to study or work. In leisure time, some of us might watch TV, go to the cinema or hang (1) out with friends. Painting is one of my hobbies and I love to draw in my free time. When I have some free time, I (2) usually paint different things. I also enjoy something I like. Painting helps me develop my (3) creativity. My instructors are two artists, and they encourage me to draw some hobbies in life. We can enjoy gardening, playing (4) musical instruments and listening to music, doing DIY, reading books or going shopping.
2. Answer the questions:
- What do you think of living in a big city? (Personal opinion required)
- Where does the writer come from? A small village.
- Are there many advantages in the countryside? (Yes/No, provide reasoning)
- What does he think about the people in his village? (Personal opinion required)
- According to the writer, what is in the countryside? (Nature, calm environment, etc.)
- What do you think about living in the countryside? (Personal opinion required)
PART C: WRITING
1. Complete the sentences:
- People in big cities earn less than those in the countryside.
- Asian countries often work longer than Western countries.
- Does Mai always fancy eating out with her friends?
- Do children sometimes help their parents pick fruit or herd cattle?
- Why doesn’t my sister often burn herself while cooking?
- I think a computer works at calculus faster than a human being; however, it works slowly on creative tasks.
- I think a human being can think creatively.
- I want to go for a walk. It starts raining heavily, so I’m not interested anymore.
- Vin loves to hang out with friends; therefore, he could get high scores on tests.
- Mai studied very hard, so she passed her exams.
II. Complete these sentences:
- I fancy going out, so he suggested we go together because it would be fun.
- Helen is very keen on learning new languages