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Trung Tâm Anh NG Nhung PH M 27N7A KĐT Trung Hòa Nhân Chính - 0946 530 486 - 0964 177 322
Trung Tâm Anh NG Nhung PH M 27N7A KĐT Trung Hòa Nhân Chính - 0946 530 486 - 0964 177 322
A. PRONUNCIATION
I. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in
pronunciation in each of the following questions.
1. A. scholar B. aching C. chemist D. approach
2. A. crooked B. engaged C. expected D. attracted
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of
primary stress in each of the following questions.
3. A. economy B. villager C. interesting D. industry
4. A. guidebook B. interviewer C. managerial D. profitable
5. A. equality B. difficulty C. simplicity D. discovery
B. GRAMMAR
I. Fill in: even though / although, despite I in spite of, while.
Check your Horoscope
“Good news Cancerians! (1) ..……………………... the hard time you’ve been going through lately,
things are set to improve. (2) ..……………………... being busy recently, it’s important that you don't
ignore your friends and family. (3 ……………………... everyone seems happy, watch closely;
someone needs your help.
Next week, things will become more relaxed. You should take it easy (4) ...…………………. things
are quiet. Make sure you catch up on sleep; you're going to need it! Invitations to all kinds of social
events are on the way. (5) ……………………….. you may not feel like it, accept them all! You’ll meet
lots of interesting people and this could bring major changes to your life.”
III. Fill in: although, even though, whereas, though, but, despite or in spite of.
1. A: I can’t believe you paid so much for that concert ticket!
B: ………………………. it was expensive, it was definitely worth it.
2. A: The film was really great.
B: It was a bit long, ……………………….
3. A: What a simple card trick!
B: ………………………it may seem easy, I’ve been practising it for months.
4. A: How did you and your brother do in the exams?
B: I did well…………………………Billy didn’t.
5. A: Did you finish your homework?
B: Yes, …………………………… it took me more than two hours.
6. A: Did you get to the airport on time?
B: Yes, ……………………… the heavy traffic, I was able to catch my flight.
7. A: I didn't go out over the weekend …………………………… the good weather.
C. VOCABULARY
I. Write a verb from the box under each picture.
IV. Give a synonym for each of the words in brackets in the following sentences. Choose from the ones below.
(Make any other necessary changes.)
detest purchase vanish alter
enter accomplish trip
D. READING
Read the text below and choose the correct word for each space.
For each question, mark the correct letter A, B, c or D on your answer sheet.
Andy Ward, a kitesurfer from Dorset in the UK, has recently (0) …………………… what is thought to be
the first crossing from the Channel Islands to the coast of England.
The 70-mile journey (1) …………………… almost six hours but a delighted Mr. Ward (2) ………….. that
he thought it was ‘all over’ on a few (3) ……………………. .
He says, ‘There were difficulties from the start. First I couldn’t leave the beach (4) ……………………
the wind wasn’t strong enough. When I (5) …………………. finally get off the beach I worked hard but
only managed to travel three or four miles in (6) ………………….. first hour. Then the kite fell into the
water and it was (7) …………………… before I could get it up into the air again.’