Pick out the word that has the underlined syllable pronounced differently from the others
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.