REVIEW FOR THE 2ND SEMESTER EXAM

LISTENING 1
PART 1. (Audio 1) Listen to an interview about a competition for young inventors. Are the sentences
TRUE or FALSE?
1- Children aged 8–13 years old can enter the competition this year. ………………..
2- Inventions can be original ideas or ways to make an old product better. ………………..
3- When people first enter the competition, they don’t have to build their inventions. ………………..
4- There will be TV programme about the competition. ………………..
PART 2. (Audio 2) Listen to a woman giving travel advice and choose the correct answers (A–C).
1. Fiona writes……………………
A. articles for a website. B. books about travel. C. articles for a newspaper.
2. Fiona says that it’s OK to go to remote places………………………….
A. in the daytime. B. with other people. C. if you’re in a taxi
3. Fiona says that travel guides contain useful information about………………………..
A. which places are dangerous. B. the best local restaurants. C. the safest transport to use.
4. Fiona says that using a credit card………………………….
A. is safer than using cash. B. is cheaper than using cash. C. is more difficult when you’re abroad.

LISTENING 2
TASK 1. Listen to the conversation between Minh and Daisy. Circle the best answer A, B, or C. You will
listen TWICE.
1. What is the topic of the oral test?
A. It’s about climate change.
B. It’s about how to lessen the human’s harmful impact on the environment.
C. It’s about people’s negative responses to the environment.
2. How long may it take for plastic items to decompose?
A. Hundreds of years B. A hundred years C. Several years
3. How many days does Minh have to prepare for his oral test?
A. Four days B. More than four days C. Four weeks
4. What alternative choice does Daisy recommend to Minh to talk about?
A. The reduction in using private vehicles to prevent air pollution
B. The reduction in using plastic items to protect the environment
C. The reduction in using fossil fuels to save the natural resources
5. What solution does Minh choose to present for his test?
A. Using public transportation to reduce polluted air.
B. How to use cars and motorbikes efficiently.
C. Protecting the environment by preventing plastic bags consumption.
TASK 2. Listen to a talk about protecting the environment and complete the note. Write ONE WORD in
each blank. You will listen TWICE.

SALVAGING MATERIALS
Benefit:
● Less (1) ___________ or fuel needed to turn materials into new items.

● Less (2) ___________ impact on the environment.

Examples:
● Change old car tires to (3) ___________.

● Make new shelters from used (4) ___________ and decorate them with (5) ___________ car
parts.

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SPEAKING . Complete the conversation with the correct question.
1. - " ………………………." - "That's a good idea."
A. What about recycling water for gardening? B. Sorry, can I say something?
C. Glad to work with you. D. Excuse me, I want to add something.
2. "Would you like to join this Green Project with us?" - "…………………….”
A. Yes, I would B. Why not? C. I'd love to D. It doesn't matter.
3. Nam:…………….. for arriving so late af the meeting this morning, Mr Lam. I got stuck in traffic.
Mr Lam: No problem. But try to leave for school earlier next time.
A. l'd like to apologise B. I'd like to say C. I'd like to invite D. I'd like to have
4. Lan: I'm sorry but I'm unable to attend the club meeting tomorrow. I have to revise for my exam.
Lien: …………………….. You can join us another time.
A. Don't worry about it B. That's a good idea C. You're welcome D. Same to you
5. Nam: "How important is tourism to our country?" Lan: “………………………..”
A. More and more companies are advertising about ecotourism.
B. It really helps to create more jobs for a lot of people.
C. Tourism is also an industry. D. It is hard to develop without learning about tourism.
6. - Lan: "Would you like to work in tourism?" - Nam: “……………………”
A. The number of tourists to our country is increasing.
B. Everyone wants to be employed.
C. It's always been my dream to work as a tour guide.
D. Being a tour guide, you can lead an interesting life.
7. Nam: "What do you think tourism will be like in the future?" Lan: “………………..”
A. I guess there will be various forms of tourism. B. I've always interested in tourism industry.
C. It's not easy to find a job in tourism these days. D. More females than males work in tourism industry.
8. Nam: "Do you think ecotourism is a good idea?” Lan: “…………………”
A. Certainly. A lot of people may benefit from this kind of tourism.
B. Ecotourism is getting more and more popular.
C. Ecotourism is a hot topic these days.
D. Business people need a good idea to start up.
9. - “…………………” - “I like to make notes during the lectures."
A. Do you like lectures? B. Which do you prefer: listening to lectures or reading books?
C. Is recording the lecture a good idea?
D. How do you prefer to learn from lectures: making notes or recording?
10. - “…………………” - “No, I don't live in an English-speaking country, so it's difficult for me to meet them."
A. Is it important to meet English speakers? B. Do you ever have any contact with English speakers?
C. Do you like living in an English-speaking country? D. Is it hard for you to meet English speakers?
11. Sam and Frodo are talking about enviromental problems in their village.
Sam: “In my view, we should start with reducing the usage of plastic bags in our neighborhood.”
Frodo: “……………………………”
A. I couldn’t agree more! B. It’s kind of you to say so. C. You’re welcome! D. The same to me
WRITING. Choose the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
1. WTO is the larger international economic organization which was formed in 1995.
2. Tim called yesterday and said he needed the report right now.
3. The man for who the police are looking robbed the bank last week.
4. Traditional women were mainly responsible to doing housework and looking after their husbands and
children.
5. That pottery was finding by an archaeologist while she was working in this area.
6. Blended learning gives me a chance to discuss with my classmates, that may have original ideas on the topic.
7. My cousin gave me an instruction book whom explains how to use voice recorders.

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8. If you keep on playing game on the computer, I would sell it.
9. If he worked more slowly, he didn't make so many mistakes.
10. It is strange but often a coke is the most expensive than a beer.
Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first sentence.
PASSIVE VOICE AND MODALS
1. Alice has sold all the tickets for Friday's concert.
 All the tickets for Friday's concert…………………………………………………………
2.Very young children shouldn’t eat sugary food.
 Sugary food ………………………………………………………………………………………
3. Can women fly a plane as well as men? (BY)
 Can ……………………………………………… women as well as by men?
4. Tom has a popular tablet that his father bought two weeks ago. (WAS)
 Tom has a popular tablet …………………………… by his father two weeks ago.
5. It is advisable for you to take a short rest before taking part in the excursion with your classmates.
 You should…………………………………………………………………………………
6. She will interview the new president on TV.
 The new president………………………………………………………………………….
7. Nobody can find out the mystery.
 The mystery ………………………………………………………………………….
8. My mother is making a birthday cake in the kitchen at the moment.
 A birthday cake ………………………………………………………………………….
9. Millions of people read this paper everyday.
 This paper ………………………………………………………………………….
10. My mother was reading a book at 6 pm last night.
 A book ………………………………………………………………………….
COMPARISONS
1. This economic organisation has the most members in the region. (MORE)
 No economic organisation in the region ………………………. this one.
2. The export of dragon fruits now is more competitive than it was last year. (AS)
 Last year the export of dragon fruits ………………………… it is now.
3. Watching football alone is not as interesting as doing it in a cafe.
 Watching football in a cafe is………………………………………….
4. She doesn’t sing as beautifully as you do.
 You sing……………………………………………………………….
5 .Nothing is faster than the speed of light. (Rewrite the sentences using superlative)
 …………..……………………………………………………………….
6. Living in a big city is more dangerous than living in the country side
 Living in the country side…………………………………………………
RELATIVE CLAUSES
1 . His grandmother had a great influence on his life. She was a hard – working woman.
 His grandmother, ………………………………………………………………………………
2. A famous male software engineer visited our school yesterday. (WHO)
 The …………………………..our school yesterday is a famous software engineer
3. The woman's purse was stolen outside the supermarket. The police came to question her. (WHOSE)
 …………………….. ………………………………………………………………………………
4. Her father is very trustworthy. She can rely on him now. ( Rewrite the sentences using relative clause)
 …………………… ………………………………………………………………………………
5. What is the name of the girl? Her mobile phone was stolen. (Rewrite the sentences using relative clause)
 ………… ………………………………………………………………………………
REPORTED SPEECH
1. Jenny said, ‘I found a great music website yesterday.’
Jenny said that…………………………………………………………………………………

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2. “My sister will participate in a Korean’s wedding next month”. Phillip said
 Phillip told that……………………………………………………………………

3. “I’ve been working very hard today” said Alison

 Alison said ……………………………………………………………………
4.“What are you going to do tonight, Tom?”, Mary said.
 Mary asked …………………………………………………………………
5. “ Did you ask me about your job yesterday?”, Her father said to her.
 Her father asked …………………………………………………………………
6.The traffic policeman said, “Show me your driving license, please. ”
The traffic policeman suggested ………………………………………………
7. My mother told me “You should visit your grandmother tomorrow”
My mother advised ………………………………………………
8. “ What did you do last night?” His father said.
 His father …………………….……………………………………
9. “ Did you go there yesterday, John?” Jane said.
 Jane …………………….……………………………………
10. “Would you like to have dinner with me?”, Miss Hoa said to me
 Miss Hoa invited …………………….……………………………………
CONDITIONAL SENTENCES
Rewrite these sentences so that the meaning stays the same using conditional sentences.
1. We can't buy the tickets because they're so expensive.
---> ………………………………………………………………………………………
2. I don’t buy it because I don’t have enough money.
---> ……………………………………………………………………………………
3. I’m busy right now, so I can’t help you.
---> ……………………………………………………………………………………
4. He’s very thin, that’s why he feels the cold so much.
---> ……………………………………………………………………………………
5. I’ll only help you if you promise to try harder.
----> Unless...................................................................................................................
6. If she doesn’t work harder, she’ll lose her job.
---> Unless ……………………………………………………………………………………
7.You must work harder or you won’t pass the exam.
---> ……………………………………………………………………………………
8. She must apologize to me or I’ll never speak to her again.
---> ……………………………………………………………………………………
9. You don’t watch television a lot, so you don’t know this programme.
---> ……………………………………………………………………………………
10. I don’t have enough time, so I can’t drop by your house as I promised.
---> ……………………………………………………………………………………

WRITING A PARAGRAPH
1. Write a paragraph (of 80 – 100 words) about some benefits of blended learning.
You can use the following cues if necessary:
+ helps students have more control over their own learning.
+ get access to lesson materials easily.
+ develop better communication and teamwork skills.
2. Write a paragraph about the benefits of online learning (120 – 150 words).
You can use the following questions as cues.
What do students think about the role of online learning?
What are the benefits of online learning?

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What should students do if they learn online?
3. Write a website advertisement (120 – 150 words) for an ecotour to a tourist destination in your
hometown.

4. Write a paragraph about the measures for protecting endangered animals (120 – 150 words).
You can use the following questions as cues.
- Why do people need to take action to protect endangered animals?
- What should the government do to stop poaching?
- What can we do to prevent the destruction of natural habitats?
- How can we raise funds for animal protection organisations?
5. Write a paragraph about the benefits for viet nam as a member of international organisations (120 – 150
words).

LANGUAGE USE
VOCABULARY
1. Women are more likely to be victims of …………….violence.
A. domestic B. household C. home D. family
2. Students are expected to ……………………..discussions and express personal opinions.
A. put up with B. get on with C. take part in D. catch up with
3. All children are warmly ……………to join the project as its aim is to help young learners in the community.
A.donated B. controlled C.vaccinated D. welcomed
4. The International Red Cross has about 97 million volunteers whose main …………….. is to protect human life
and health.
A. mission B. experience C. organization D. rule
5. The WTO is the world's largest international ………………… organisation.
A. economy B. economic C. economical D. economist
6. ………………. learning combines online videos with traditional classroom methods.
A. Face-to-face B. Online C. Blended D. Indirect.
7. Students who have access to…………….information, videos and pictures may spend many hours reading and
watching, and forget about their projects or assignments.
A. appropriate B. appropriately C. inappropriation D. inappropriate
8. She wishes she had a smartphone to………………..lots of photos of her kids.
A. pay B. give C. make D. take
9. Scientists have found holes in the ……………….., particularly over Antarctica.
A. ice caps B. polar ice C. ozone layer D. greenhouse
10. Whenever you hear a new word that you think is important, ………………..in your notebook.
A. write it down B. put it down C. keep it down D. spell it down
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word(s).
1. The terrible earthquake annihilated hundreds of houses and left thousands of people without livelihoods.
A. enhanced B. prevented C. preserved D. destroyed
2. Our government has done a lot to eliminate gender inequality.
A. cause B. remove C. add D. allow
3. Family values are likely to pass down from generation to generation.
A. put down B. cut down C. go down D. hand down
4. If women have to do too much housework, they cannot concentrate or work effectively.
A. focus B. distract C. learn D. ignore
5. If your smartphone rings in class, it will be very annoying and disruptive.
A. discouraging B. supportive C. interruptive D. confusing
6. My friend said she would take part in a go-green event the following week.
A. participate in B. look after C. get on with D. carry out
7. She wanted to know if giant pandas were still endangered.

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A. strong B. much C. large D. flooded
8. Air pollution is a major cause of respiratory diseases or even lung cancer.
A. reason B. right C. action D. sorrow
9. Many schools provide environmental education to increase students' awareness of conservation needs.
A. effort B. benefit C. exploitation D. knowledge
10. Many species have become extinct each year before biologists can identify them.
A. destroy B. drain C. endanger D. discover

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined word(s).
1. The Green Peace are expecting more and more people to make common cause with them in the fight against
climate change.
A. go against B. approve of C. cooperate with D. struggle for
2. Adverse weather conditions made it difficult to play the game.
A. favorable B. bad C. comfortable D. severe
3. Drivers are advised to get enough petrol because filling stations are few and far between on the highway.
A. easy to find B. difficult to access C. unlikely to happen D. impossible to reach
4. Being able to use computers and the Internet can lead to an improved quality of life.
A. increased B. enhanced C. promoted D. deteriorated
5. Hunting for meat and burning forests for soil cause destruction to wildlife.
A. organization B. contamination C. protection D. damage
6. Permanent damage to children's body may be caused by frequent contact with electronic devices.
A. Immediate B. Long-lasting C. Short-term D. Serious
7. Nowadays, many women are aware of gender preferences in favour of boys.
A. fail B. ignore C. deny D. acknowledge
8. Cuting down trees or hunting wild animals may upset the ecological balance of an area.
A. strengthen B. motivate C. comfort D. disturb
9. An interactive whiteboard is an electronic device that helps students learn English in a more stimulating way.
A. discouraging B. developing C. encouraging D. raising
10. Ecotourism helps tourists learn how to protect the environment.
A. damage B. change C. adapt D. save

GRAMMAR
1. Child marriage ……………… in several parts in the world because it limits access to education and training.
A. may be stopped B. will be stopped C. must be stopped D. can be stopped
2. That media player, ……………… I often use to practise my English, has some great apps.
A. who B. that C. whom D. which
3. My youngest son, …………….may be quiet or shy in a classroom, may become active in a social learning
situation made possible by digital devices.
A. that B. who C. whose D. whom
4. Some teachers ……………….. levels of IT are not very high may resist teaching with electronic devices.
A. who B. whom C. whose D. which
5. If she ………………. him, she would be very happy.
A. met B. will meet C. is meeting D. should meet
6. If I had enough money, I …………… abroad to improve my English.
A. will go B. would go C. should go D. should have to go
7. Andrew told me that they ……………… fish two days before.
A. have not eaten B. had not eaten C. did not eat D. would not eat
8. If you stay up late the previous night, you………………sleepy the next morning.
A. will be felt B. felt C. feels D. will feel
9. Cinderella danced …………………….. than any other girls at the ball.
A. more graceful B. gracefuler C. gracefully D. more gracefully

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10. This book is the ……………………… of all.
A. bored B. boring C. more boring D. most boring

PRONUNCIATION
TASK 1. Choose the word with a different way of pronunciation in the underlined part.
1. A. trade B. communicate C. vaccinate D. exchange
2. A. domestic B. promote C. donate D. remote
3. A. essential B. expert C. experience D. economic
4. A. bond B. spotlessly C. global D. adopt
5 .A. electrical B. eliminate C. competition D. delay

TASK 2. Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from that of the others.
6. A. strategy B. endanger C. habitat D. practical
7. A. peacekeeping B. responsible C. stalactite D. firefighter
8. A. computer B. distraction C. consequence D. investor
9. A. protection B. appearance C. influence D. distraction
10. A. sustainable B. electrical C. competitive D. profitable

READING 1
There are many reasons for reducing the forest areas, and this causes many complicated problems for any nation
without any exception. Due to the population explosion, many governments need more land for residents to live
and develop the economy. They also clear forests to build dams for generating electricity or to develop resorts
and recreational complexes. Besides, a huge number of trees are logged illegally to trade wood. All of these lead
to serious issues as forests always have an important role in the ecosystem balance. It is undoubted that when a
forest area is destroyed, the following results affect the other neighbor regions. The first negative effect of the
loss of forest lands is flooding. Forests help to prevent erosion and flooding and without them, the downstream
areas tend to be inundated frequently in rainy and hurricane seasons. Another problem is global warming.
Forests are often considered as the lungs of the earth because they absorb the carbon dioxide and release the
oxygen. This helps to refresh the atmosphere and lower the rate of the carbon dioxide in the air. If not, the
average temperature will be higher and higher since the emission of the gas into the atmosphere increases every
day. Consequently, the price we would pay for the flooding or for the increase of greenhouse gases is not only
the damaged and polluted environment but also our deteriorated health and lives. To save ourselves, it is
advisable to join hands in protecting and growing more and more forests.
1. What is the passage mainly about?
A.Some reasons of deforestation and its impacts on people’s lives. B.Why floods happen frequently
C.Human’s responsibility for protecting forests. D.The rate of carbon dioxide has been rising
2. What does the word ‘this’ in line 18 refer to?
A.The fact that forests are considered the lungs of the Earth. B.The release of the oxygen
C.The circulation of exchanging carbon dioxide and oxygen of trees
D.The absorption of carbon dioxide from forests
3. According to the reading, which of the following is NOT the reason for cutting down trees?
A.Lack of shelters for local people B.Developing the local or national production and trade
C.Illegal logging D.Lack of land for agriculture
4. What is one of the negative impacts of clearing forests?
A.The increase of heat B.Severe environmental disasters
C.Poor economic development D.The loss of animals’ habitats
5. According to the reading, what is the solution to deal with this environmental problem?
A.Raising people’s awareness B.Fining illegal loggers heavily
C.Boosting reforestation D.Planting more coffee and rubber trees

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READING 2 . Read the passage. Circle the best answer A, B, or C to each of the questions.
Global warming is said to be a culprit of many destructive natural damages. Many research shows that
glaciers in Antarctica and Greenland are melting quickly, which has a detrimental influence on ocean currents.
Cold lands are habitats of various polar mammals; therefore, ice melting means that their homeland is shrinking
in size, and they will be on the brink of extinction. Furthermore, scientists point out that the global rising
temperature results in the death of many coral reefs in many regions and the disappearance of various kinds of
fish. It is not to mention the fact that human life has also been threatened. Most meteorologists and marine
experts agree that the change of average heat worldwide links to the extensive storms and hurricanes, and other
naturally severe disasters happening around the planet. Recently, a devastating tornado has badly torn a coastal
state in the USA, killing at least 70 people and destroying a lot of houses and infrastructure. The town mayor said
that he had never seen such a violently tremendous natural phenomenon before. Many European countries have
also witnessed the rage of Mother Nature when they have been hit by ferocious storms taking months to recover
the local people’s normal life. No one will know exactly the future, but the worst scenario of the earth can be
predictable for sure if humans continue treating the environment as they are doing. Global warming is an
emergency issue that should be resolved immediately.
1. What is the passage mainly about?
A. Disastrous results of global warming. B. How bad humans are treating the earth.
C. The deadly storms and tornadoes occurred in many countries. D. The reason why glaciers are melting.
2. What does the word ‘they’ in line 4 mean?
A. Glaciers B. Cold lands C. The polar mammals D. The habitats of the polar mammals
3. According to the text, what natural disaster has happened?
A. A hurricane in the USA
B. Storms of different types in some European countries and the USA
C. Some droughts and hurricanes in the USA and European countries
D. A flood and a storm in the USA and European countries
4. According to the text, where has suffered badly in a destructive tornado lately?
A. A mountainous area in a European country B. A coastal state in Canada
C. A central state in the USA D. A seaside state in the USA
5. Without timely actions, the worst future of humans’ life can be …………………….
A. solved immediately B. seen by no one C. certainly forecast D. surely avoided
READING 3. Complete the reading passage. Write ONE suitable word in each blank.
In many countries, hydroelectric power plants play an important role in supplying electricity to
households, to manufacturers, and other commercial and service industries etc. (1) …………… this method in
power production brings some benefits, there are some potential drawbacks we should seriously take into
account. The first one is the substantial damages to the surrounding (2) …………… where power plants are built.
A large lake called a damp is formed to store water, which, under certain circumstances, could flood an extensive
area and destroy habitats of both plants and (3) …………… animals living in this region. The second pitfall is
that a damp could have many potential accidents for people working there when it is in the construction process
and even when it comes (4) …………… use. Because of this possibility of disadvantages, the other ways which
are greener and more sustainable in (5) …………… generation should be developed such as wind or solar
power.
READING 4. Complete the reading passage. Write ONE suitable word in each blank.
Nowadays, organic food is considered as one of the best foods consumers choose for their meal. They believe
that it is good (1)………….their health because the organic products consist of no preservatives and poisonous
chemicals frequently used in agriculture. Moreover, it is reported that organic farming is very environmentally
(2) …………... With the chemical technology developed in modern life, pesticides have been used in farmland to
get high yields. Pesticides are artificial poisons for killing insects, but they might also eliminate some other
useful insects and disorder the balance of the (3) …………... This hurts the surrounding environment and
community’s health. It’s time to do our best to save the Earth by encouraging farmers to priorities the organic
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farming and the government should (4) …………. hands to support them in (5) …………… of technological
knowledge, finance, and the consumption market.