PART A. PHONETICS

I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others in the same line and write A, B, C or D on your answer sheet.

1. A. beds                  B. sockets                  C. relatives                D. nephews  

2. A. crime                 B. appliance              C. breadwinner         D. childhood

3. A. who                   B. which                    C. whom                    D. whose

II. Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the others in the same line and write A, B, C or D on your answer sheet

4. A. system              B. curtain                   C. refresh                   D. sunblock

5. A. impressive       B. convenience         C. conditioner           D. elevator

PART B. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR

I. Supply the correct form of the verbs in brackets. Write the answers on your answer sheet.

6. My mother often (go) __________ to the spa on Sundays. 

7. She (stay) _________ at a bed and breakfast in Japan last summer.

8. I wish my house (be) __________ next to my best friend’s house.

9. Could you tell me how (get) __________ to the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleums?

10. The man (stand) __________ over there is my English teacher.  

II. Supply the correct form of the words in capital. Write the answers on your answer sheet.

11. My family gave me some great _______ for the trip to Beijing.                 (SUGGEST)

12. I wish there were more shops and restaurants in my ____________.        (NEIGHBOR)

13. These apartments have smart appliances and sensors which allow you to control your house_________ .                                                                                                    (REMOTE)

14. I can't wait to play all the __________ new games on the new console.   (EXCITE)

15. Like my grandparents, people used to go __________, even in winter.    (FOOT)

III. Choose the word or phrase that best fits the gap in each of the following sentences. Write A, B, C or D on your answer sheet.

16. The bus ______ heads to the city center doesn’t cost a lot.

A. that                        B. who                        C. which                    D. where

17. We have an English practice after school tomorrow ______ 4 o’clock.

A. in                           B. for                          C. on                           D. at

18. The convenience store is next to__________ pharmacy.

A. a                             B. the                          C. an                           D. Ø

19. I really want to get an air conditioner installed __________ it gets so hot in the summer.

A. because of            B. because                 C. So                           D. although

20. Teens now like to eat fast food, greasy food and sugary drinks ________ than home-cooked meals.

A. much                     B. most                       C. more                      D. as much

21. - David: “How well furnished your house is!”          - Tim: “__________”

A. You’re welcome  B. That's a good idea    C. Good job          D. I'm glad you like it!

22. We stayed in a __________ hotel which is just about 200 meters from the sea.

A. three-star              B. three star               C. three-stars            D. three stars

23. You should _______ the dumplings at the local restaurant. They’re really good.

A. check in                B. check up               C. check out              D. check off

24. My brother fall in love with one of his colleagues and _______ married 2 years ago.

A. made                     B. got                          C. took                      D. had

25. I have planned a detailed ________for our trip to Europe, including visits to famous landmarks and local restaurants.

A. itinerary                B. journey                 C. program                D. route

PART C. READING

I. Read the following passage and choose the most suitable word from the ones given in the box to fill in each gap. Write the answers on your answer sheet.

bring              which             because          suggested      some

            I just got (26) ______ great suggestions from my family for our trip to Seoul next year, and I wanted to share them with you. My dad suggested we go in May or September when the weather is nice and it's not too crowded. I think May would be perfect (27) _______of the spring flowers. He also said we should visit Gyeongbokgung Palace and the National Museum of Korea. While those sound good, I asked my mom for her ideas too.

            My mom (28) _______ we see a K-pop concert or a show in Hongdae. She said they're really fun and a big part of Seoul's culture. She also recommended we eat at Tosokchon for Korean chicken soup and try street food at the night markets, especially in Myeongdong.

            My brother had some practical advice. He said we should (29) _______ a socket adapter along because the plugs are different in Korea. He also suggested using a fanny pack (30) _______ helps us keep our stuff safe. I think both are great ideas.

            II. Read the following passage and choose the best answer A, B, C or D to fill in each gap. Write the answers on your answer sheet.

            Grandpa smiled, rocking back in his chair. "You wouldn't believe it, sweetie," he said, "but Grandpa used to (31)_____ in a tiny cottage way out in the countryside. There weren't any fancy buildings or busy streets, just rolling green hills and a lovely river (32) _______. We used to spend our days exploring the woods, climbing trees, and catching fireflies in jars (33)______ night. Your grandma used to bake the most delicious cookies in the old wood-burning stove, and their smell would fill the (34)_____ house. Life was simpler (35) ______, but it was filled with wonderful memories."

31. A. live                  B. lives                       C. living                     D. lived

32. A. next to            B. closely                  C. nearly                    D. nearby

33. A. in                     B. at                            C. on                           D. to

34. A. full                  B. whole                    C. complete               D. total

35. A. then                 B. nowadays             C. back then              D. past time

III. Read the following passage and answer the questions by choosing the best answer A, B, C or D. Write the answers on your answer sheet.

            Let me tell you about my dream house. My dream house will be by the sea. I don't want to live in the busy city because it's always noisy there. My house will be a cozy set of four small beach cottages: one for my living room, one for my bedroom, one for my kitchen and dining room and one for my bathroom. There will be lots of modern equipment such as a smart fridge, 3D printer, and we'll buy robot helpers, too. There will be wooden walkways connecting the cottages together. I want all the houses to look really charming with white curtains and lots of string lights. When you see them, they'll remind you of fairy tale houses.

            The cottage with the living room will have an outdoor area with a view of the ocean. I'll spend lots of time there hearing the ocean and watching sunrises and sunsets. My bedroom will have huge windows and a skylight so that I can see the stars and the moon from my bed. The kitchen and dining room will be the biggest rooms because I'd like to enjoy meals with my family, and I'll have parties with my friends. My bathroom will have an outdoor bathtub and shower. There will also be a garden where I can grow vegetables, fruit, and flowers. My dream house won't be big, but it'll be cozy, and it will also be comfortable.

            So, that's my dream house. What's yours?

36. What is the passage mainly about?

A. Things Andy wants in his dream house                  B. The way Andy builds his dream house

C. The way Andy spends time in his dream house     D. Things Andy does in his dream house

37. The word they in paragraph 1 refers to _______.

A. string lights          B. white curtains      C. the houses            D. wooden walkways

38. The word huge in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ___________.

A. small                     B. large                      C. beautiful               D. a lot of

39. According to passage, his house will have ____________small beach cottages.

A. two                        B. three                      C. four                                    D. five

40. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

A. Andy’s dream house will be big.

B. There will be a 3D printer in Andy’s dream house.

C. The biggest rooms in Andy’s dream house are the kitchen and dining room.

D. There will be a garden in Andy’s dream house.

PART D. WRITING

I. Rewrite each of the following sentences beginning as shown, so that the meaning stays the same.

41. Linda spends days exploring the lively streets and busy markets.

→ It  ________________________________________________.

42. Because Ronaldo lost his passport, he needs to go to the embassy to report.      

→ Because of ___________________________________________. 

43. Do you have sunblock here?” Ann asked me

→ Ann asked me_________________________________________.

44. I would spend hours playing outside with my friends when I lived in the countryside.

→ I used ____________________________________________.

45. It is a pity I don’t have a game console.

→ I wish_____________________________________________.

II. Rewrite each of the following sentences using the given words so that it keeps the same meaning. Do not change the form of the words given.

46. Could you show me how to get to the pharmacy?                                        (WHERE)    

→ Could ____________________________________________.

47. The woman is relaxing in the spa. She lives in my neighborhood             (WHO)

→ The woman ___________________________________________.

48. My house has a large yard. It also has a large garden.                                  (ONLY)

→ My _________________________________________________.

49. She is proud of her achievements.                                                                   (PRIDE)

→ She____________________________________________.

50. It wasn’t easy for her to get on with those people.                                       (GETTING)

→ She had _____________________________________________.