TEST 12

SECTION 1
PART 1
 SECTION B
PART A. PHONETICS
I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others
1. A. sport B. forget C. morning D. pork 1....................
2. A. picture B. exhibition C. essential D. action 2....................
II. Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from that of the others
1. A. curriculum B. concentration C. original D. photography 1....................
2. A. atmosphere B. charitable C. elderly D. attention 2....................
3. A. unique B. anthem C. college D. allergy 3....................

PART B. USE OF ENGLISH

I. Choose the option that best completes each of the following sentences (1.2 pts.)
1. For many people, a good knowledge of music and arts is regarded ____ a need for every student.
A. like B. to C. as D. so 1. ……………
2. I never do eggshell carving and my sister ____.
A. does, either B. doesn’t, either C. does, neither D. doesn’t, neither 2. ……………
3. Every month, my father earns ____ as my uncle.
A. half as much B. as half much C. much as half D. as much half 3. ……………
4. Glastonbury, the world’s largest performing arts festival, is well-known for its ____ music.
A. temporary B. contemporary C. temporarily D. contemporarily 4. ……………
5. The government has already launched a campaign to help ____.
A. the rich B. a rich C. the poor D. a poor 5. ……………
6. Because of the heavy rain, the football match was put ____ for a few days.
A. out B. up C. away D. off 6. ……………
7. Volunteers can do manual ____ such as clean-up project or home repair.
A. activities B. things C. jobs D. labour 7. ……………
8. ___ a large increase in the price of cigarettes, Brian has been unable to stop smoking.
A. In spite B. Despite C. Although D. Because of 8. ……………
9. Doing these exercises may be good ____ me, but I hate every minute for it.
A. at B. for C. on D. over 9. ……………
10. ____ yogurt in the refrigerator?
A. Is there any B. Are there any C. Are there some D. Is there an 10. ………….

II. Use the correct form of the given word to complete each of the following sentences
1. Everybody has some valuable skills and (ABLE) to contribute to life. 1. ……………........
2. Her sister is a famous singer. She sings very (BEAUTY). 2. ……………........
3. Mozart was one of the most famous (COMPOSE) of classical music. 3. ……………........
4. ‘Heart to Heart’ is an organization who helps the (HOME) children. 4. ……………........
5. Many people think that Dong Ho paintings are very (IMAGINE). 5. ……………........
6. My brother loves drawing things and he is quite (ART). 6. ……………........
7. A lot of my classmates (VOLUNTEER) spent their summer (HELP) the poor children. 7. ……………........
8. Trinh Cong Son is (KNOW) as a great Vietnamese musician. 8. ……………........

III. Use the correct form and tense of the verb in brackets to complete each of the following sentences
1. Is there any butter (LEAVE) in the refrigerator? 1. ……………........
2-3. My brother (TAKE UP) this hobby 3 years ago after he (GRADUATE) from the university. 2. ……………........
3. ……………........
4-5. Do you want (TRY) the cookies my mother just (BAKE)? 4. ……………........
5. ……………........
6. There’s no use (TRY) to make this table clean. 6. ……………........
7. I promise I (WRITE) to you every month. 7. ……………........
8. It took me two hours (FINISH) my Maths homework last night. 8. ……………........
9. Although the Mercedes car is the most expensive, she (BUY) it the day after tomorrow. 9. ……………........
10. He (REGARD) as the best musician of the decade. 10. ……………......

IV. Underline the word or phrase that needs correcting in each of the following sentences and provide correction
1. You waste too much time doing things as sitting in cafes all day. 1. …………………………
2. Is there any organization in your community that help the disabled people? 2. …………………………
3. As children grow elder, their bones become thicker and longer. 3. …………………………
4. Viet Nam has a large various of che (sweet soup), with more than 100 kinds 4. …………………………
from the North to the South.
5. Amy got sunburn because she was outdoors all day yesterday. 5. …………………………

PART C. READING
I. Read the passage and do the following tasks

It has been a pleasure to do voluntary work as my hobby. Also, I find it easy to do. I decided to work with patients at home.
They need to live normally again. They feel lonely and want to have a chat with someone. They also want to go out with
someone, perhaps to do some shopping or just to get some fresh air. It’s been great meeting new people in this way.
However, it can be difficult to say goodbye to them when it all comes to an end.
I am glad to do voluntary work in this way, and there is something for everyone. I think more people of all ages should do
voluntary work if they have free time. Younger people will find volunteering satisfying and fun.

A. Decide whether each of the following statements is True (T) or False (F). Write T or F in the box given.
1. The writer finds voluntary work unpleasant.
2. Patients at home feel lonely because no one talks to them.
3. The writer can’t meet new people when he works with patients at home.
4. The writer thinks it is not necessary for old people to do voluntary work.
B. Choose the best answer.
5. Why did the writer decide to work with patients at home?
A. Because he finds it easy. B. Because he wants to meet new people.
C. Because the patients need to be back to normal life. D. All of the above.
6. The word “chat” can be replaced by________ .
A. meal B. talk C. visit D. walk
7. What does the phrase “when it all comes to an end” mean?
A. When the work is finished. B. When they feel lonely.
C. When they finish going out. D. When they don’t want to meet new people.
8. What does the writer imply when saying “there is something for everyone”?
A. Everyone needs something. B. Everyone can get something.
C. Everyone can find something to do in this work. D. Everyone can gain something from this work.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

PART D. WRITING
I. Complete the second sentence using the word given, so that it has a similar meaning to the first one
1. He didn’t remember anything about it and I didn’t, either.
 He forgot …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
2. My brother is the best guitarist in the school.
 No one ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...
3. I would rather go home than go to the cinema.
 I would prefer ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
4. Is this your first visit to South America?
 Have …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
5. It’s a long time since we spoke to your sister.
 We……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
6. Would you like to go to the beach? (fancy)
 ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
7. It was such a good play that the audience cheered. (so)
 ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
8. The garden party won’t take place if the weather doesn’t improve. (unless)
 ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

II. Write full sentences using the words given

1. Water puppetry / originated / village / Red River Delta / North Viet Nam / 11th century /.
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2. While/ he/ mental hospital, / he / 200 paintings / over 100 drawings.
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