REVISION (The first semester test 1) 2021-2022

Questions 1-2: Pick out the word that has the underlined syllable pronounced differently from the

others: (0.5 point)

1/ A. crayon                     B. concert                    C. computer                D. camera

2/ A. measure                  B. leisure                     C. sure                          D. pleasure

Questions 3-4: Pick out the word that has the main stressed syllable pronounced differently from the others: (0.5point)

3/ A. cinema                    B. gallery                     C. hospital                   D. museum

4/ A. delicious                 B. favourite                 C. popular                   D. countable

Questions 5-6: Pick out the word that is of the different topic from the others: (0.5 point)

5/ A. music                       B. dancing                   C. photos                     D. singing

6/ A. tutors                       B. students                   C. homework              D. blood

Questions 7-18: Pick out ONE best option to complete each of the following sentences: (3.0 points)

7/ Mary’s mother sings well and she sings well,……………

A. so                                  B. to                              C. too                           D. either

8/ Trinh Cong Son is one of the most famous……………..

A. actors                           B. singers                     C. writers                     D. musicians

9/ There is some………….left in the electric cooker.

A. apples                          B. rice                           C. onions                     D. coffee

10/ How many times………….him since he went to Viet Nam?

A. you saw                       B. did you see             C. you have seen        D. have you seen

11/ Traditional volunteer activities include………….money for people in need, cooking and giving food.

A. rising                            B. raising                     C. getting                     D. taking

12/ The Temple of Literature…………..in 1070.

A. find                              B. found                       C. was built                 D. was build

13/ A volunteer always helps other people willingly and …………. payment.

A. for                                B. within                      C. about                       D. without

14/ He had a cold…………he didn’t wear warm clothes in the winter.

A. or                                  B. and                           C. because                   D. although

15/ Nam has been working as a volunteer……….2012.

A. in                                  B. for                            C. during                      D. since

16/ Community service is the work we do for the…………..of the community.

A. benefits                       B. forces                      C. problems                 D. events

17/ One Pillar Pagoda was built…………Emperor Ly Thai Tong in 1049.

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

18/ You’d better……………an umbrella because it’s rainy.

A. taking                           B. to take                     C. take                          D. will take

Questions 19-24: Read the passage below then pick out ONE best option (A, B, C or D) to complete each of the following sentences: (1.5 points)

Long ago, in the year 1070, there were no universities in Viet Nam. So, in 1076, Emperor Ly Nhan Tong

decided to build one – the Imperial Academy. It is considered the first university in Viet Nam. The

university was a great success and thousands of Vietnamese scholars graduated from this university.

The Imperial Academy has a long and interesting history. Many kings, emperors and scholars worked to develop the university. Chu Van An was regarded as one of the most famous teachers at the Imperial

Academy.

In modern time, the Imperial Academy continues to grow and receive recognition. Many old buildings

were reconstructed in 1999. In 2003, four statues (Ly Thanh Tong, Ly Nhan Tong, Le Thanh Tong, and

Chu Van An) were built. In 2010, the 82 Doctors’ stone tablets were recognized by UNESCO.

19/ When was the Imperial Academy founded?

A. In 1070

B. In 1067

C. In 1076

D. In 1706

20/ Who decided to construct it?

A. Ly Thanh Tong

B. Ly Nhan Tong

C. Le Thanh Tong

D. Chu Van An

21/ According to the passage, which statement is true?

A. It was successful because it has a long and interesting history.

B. It was successful because thousands of Vietnamese scholars graduate from it.

C. It was successful because thousands of Vietnamese scholars graduated from it.

D. It was successful because thousands of Vietnamese scholar graduated from it.

22/ It was regarded as……………………….

A. one of the historic and cultural sites of Viet Nam.

B. one of the most famous schools in Viet Nam.

C. the first university in Viet Nam.

D. the first university in the world.

23/ When were four statues built?

A. Eighteen years ago.

B. Eighty years ago.

C. In 2003

D. A and C are correct.

24/ What were recognised by UNESCO?

A. Many old buildings

B. The Imperial Academy

C. Four statues.

D. The 82 Doctors’ stone tablets.

Questions 25-32: Pick out ONE best option (A, B, C or D) to fill in each numbered blank, completing the meaning of the passage: (2.0 points)

Among the many special  dishes in Ha Noi, pho is…..(25)…..popular. It is special kind of Vietnamese

soup. We can….(26)…pho for all kinds of meals during the day, from breakfast to dinner, and even

for a late night snack. Pho has a very special…….(27)… . The rice noodles are made…..(28)……the

best variety of rice. The broth for pho bo (beef noodle soup)………(29)……by stewing the bones of

cows for a long time in a large pot. The broth for another kind of pho, pho ga (chicken noodle soup) is

made by……(30)….. chicken bones. The chicken meat served with pho ga is…..(31)……and cut into

thin slices… It’s so……..(32)…..! Tell me about a popular dish where you live!

25/ A. good                           B. well                             C. the best                        D. the most

26/ A. like                             B. love                              C. enjoy                            D. prefer

27/ A. taste                           B. tastes                            C. tasted                           D. tasting

28/ A. in                                B. at                                  C. by                                 D. from

29/ A. make                          B. made                            C. is made                        D. are made

30/ A. stew                           B. stewing                        C. stewwing                     D. to stew

31/ A. bones                         B. boneless                      C. pieces                          D. meat

32/ A. awful                         B. terrible                         C. delicious                     D. bad

Questions 33-36: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions:(1.0 point)

33/ Dan Bau is a special music instrument of Viet Nam.

                     A                    B                        C        D

34/ How are the broth for chicken noodle soup made?

                A                  B                   C                  D

35/ The Temple of Literature is surrounded by trees and contains many interested things.

                                                   A                     B                       C                        D

36/ A lot of foreign tourist visit the Temple of Literature every day.

                                    A       B                      C                      D      

Questions 37-38: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following sentences: (0.5 point) 

37/ Pho is one of the special dishes in Ha Noi.

A. Ha Noi people use dish to eat pho.

B. Pho is special drink in Ha Noi.

C. Pho is a popular and delicious kind of food in Ha Noi.

D. Dishes in Ha Noi are very special.

38/ He doesn’t open the book.

A. The book doesn’t open.

B. The book doesn’t opened.

C. The book is opened by him.

D. The book isn’t opened by him.

Questions 39-40: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following questions: (0.5 point)  

39/ I was not allowed to go to the show,………………………………

A. and my classmates was not either.

B. and my classmates were not either.

C. and my classmates was not too.

D. and my classmates was not either.

40/ She wanted to eat sushi for dinner,………………………………..

A. and she went to a Japanese restaurant.

B. but she went to a Japanese restaurant.

C. or she went to a Japanese restaurant.

D. so she went to a Japanese restaurant.