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ĐỀ CƯƠNG ÔN TẬP
HỌC KỲ I – LỚP 8
PRACTICE TEST 1
A. PRONUNCIATION AND STRESS
I. Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the others in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
1. A. should B. would C. bought D. could
2. A. here B. brother C. newspaper D. dinner
3. A. cool B. roof C. noon C. blood
II. Circle 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.
1. A. comic B. data C. decision D. harvest
2. A. local B. remote C. unload D. improve
B. USE OF LANGUAGE
I. Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
1. Going for a walk is a great way to spend leisure time and _____ some exercise.
A. get B. got C. gotten D. to get
2. I like _____ video games as a way to unwind and relax.
A. play B. playing C. played D. playes
3. I enjoy gardening and taking care _____ my plants during my leisure time.
A. on B. out C. in D. of
4. Teenagers enjoy spending time with _____ friends.
A. them B. his C. her D. their
5. They _____ playing video games and watching movies.
A. loves B. adores C. like D. fond
6. _____ teenagers listen to music to relax.
A. Any B. Many C. Much D. A
7. They often struggle with _____ school work and social life.
A. balancing B. balance C. balanced D. to balance
8. John sings _____ than anyone in the choir.
A. beautiful B. more beautiful C. beautifully D. more beautifully
9. Jane writes _____ than her classmates.
A. more careful B. more carefully C. careful D. carefully
10. He is _____ in reading books.
A. interested B. fond C. into D. crazy
II. Put the verbs in brackets in the correct form.
1. (Cook) _________ and trying out new recipes is a creative way to spend free time.
2. Some teenagers (get) _________ part-time jobs to earn extra money.
3. I like to go on hikes and (explore) _________ nature during my leisure time.
4. She dances more (graceful) _________ than the other dancers.
5. Teenagers (love) _________ to go shopping with their friends.
6. The sun is shining (bright) _________ than yesterday.
7. What do you (do) _________ in your free time?
8. I usually (hang) _________ out with my friends.
III. Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
1. You love spending free time with other people, do not you?
A B C D
2. What do Nam and John prefer doing at the weekend?
A B C D
IV. Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
1. I'm just an amateur photographer, but I enjoy taking pictures of nature and landscapes.
A. super B. mateur C. nation D. professional
2. My parents always encourage me to follow my dreams and pursue my passions.
A. discourage B. courage C. count D. discount
V. Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
1. I need to take my vehicle to the mechanic to get the brakes fixed.
A. population B. transportation C. bike D. plane
2. I see this job as an opportunity to gain new skills and advance my career.
A. chance B. change C. trousers D. lucky
VI. Give the correct word form of these words in brackets.
1. Many teenagers __________ passionate about social justice and activism. (be)
2. Teenagers often feel __________ to fit in with their peer group. (pressure)
VII. Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.
1. Peter: “Would you like to play badminton with me and Daisy this Sunday afternoon?”
Anna: “____________”
A. I'd love to. B. No, I don’t.
C. I’d like to play badminton. C. No, she is.
A. Minh: “Do you want to try my home-made pizza?”
Linh: “____________”
A. That's great. Thanks. B. Thank you.
C. You are welcome. D. No, you don’t.
C. READING
I. Fill in the blanks with the suitable words in the box.
spending fresh air sometimes because occasions
Some teenagers enjoy (1) ______________ free time with their friends. Others prefer doing leisure activities with their family members. I love spending time with my family (2) ______________ it’s a great way to connect with them.
At the weekend, we usually go for a bike ride. We cycle to some nearby villages to enjoy the (3) ______________. We take photos and look at them later. My big brother and I are also into cooking. My brother looks for easy recipes. After that, we prepare the ingredients and cook. Sometimes the food is good, but (4) ______________ it isn’t; nevertheless, we love whatever we cook. The leisure activity I like the most is doing DIY projects with my mum. She teaches me to make my own dresses and doll clothes. On special (5) ______________, we make special dresses together. Once I won the first prize in a costume contest at my school.
II. Read the following passage. Match the paragraphs with the headings.
TEENS’ SOURCES OF STRESS
1. In adolescence, teens experience so many physical and psychological changes that they may not know how to deal with. Many boys feel obsessed with their voice or appearance. Girls feel annoyed with unwanted spots on their faces.
2. As teens reach adolescence, they have more friends and come in contact with many more people. They now have to learn to interact socially and they may find it is not easy to adjust in the complicated world or to gain social acceptance.
3. Many teenagers start to have emotional feelings for another boy or girl, or feel the need to be loved. If a teen fails to get love from the one he/she likes or loves, they may find it is hard to get over the painful experience.
4. Pressures to do well academically can be a source of stress. If teens are academically strong, they can perform well. If not, they suffer from endless stress.
5. Being under pressures of a number of things, teenagers become constantly anxious. If they are unlucky to fail in anything, they may fall into the feeling of self-doubt and low self-esteem.
List of Headings
A. Academic stress
B. Low self-esteem stress
C. Stress due to physical or physiological changes
D. Social stress
E. Stress due to romantic relationships
D. WRITING
I. Write other sentences which have the same meaning as the given sentences.
1. She loves swimming. She swims every morning. (so)
______________________________________________________________
2. I went to bed early. I was tired from working all day. (because)
______________________________________________________________
3. Has she got any bigger skirt than that one? (biggest)
______________________________________________________________
II. Reorder words / phrases to make sentences.
1. On / I / weekdays, / hang / out / my friends / with / after / school. / usually
______________________________________________________________
2. She / goes / new / to / to / see / exhibits / learn / and / about / past. / often / museums / the
______________________________________________________________
3. Do / fancy / you / going / the / this / to / weekend? / cinema
______________________________________________________________
4. We / the / helped / farmers / cattle. / herd
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PRACTICE TEST 2
A. PRONUNCIATION AND STRESS
I. Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the others in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
1. A. glue B. blue C. true D. dengue
2. A. could B. tour C. bourne D. tournament
3. A. begin B. decide C. scene D. repeat
II. Circle 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.
1. A. avoid B. discuss C. discover D. access
2. A. leisure B. rely C. melody D. muscle
B. USE OF LANGUAGE
I. Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
1. Many teenagers _____ passionate about social justice and activism.
A. are B. be C. is D. was
2. I like _____ football the most.
A. playing B. play C. plays D. played
3. When it is sunny, we are interested in _____ camping.
A. go B. to go C. going D. goes
4. My dad _____ drinking coffee with a little sugar.
A. love B. like C. loves D. dislike
5. I've just come back from a very _____ summer holiday.
A. enjoy B. enjoyable C. enjoying D. enjoyed
6. I usually drink milk _____ going to bed.
A. after B. at C. in D. before
7. I’m fond _____ taking photos.
A. of B. at C. about D. in
8. I want to live in the countryside because there are many things I can't _____ do in the city.
A. easy B. easily C. to easy D. easier
9. Every morning, Nick gets up ten minutes _____ than his sister.
A. early B. more early C. earlier D. more earlier
10. We _____ some school club activities last week.
A. joined B. enjoined C. joining D. to join
II. Put the verbs in brackets in the correct form.
1. Despite the challenges, (be) ___________ a teenager can be an exciting time of self-discovery and growth.
2. They may ( experience) ___________ with drugs and alcohol.
3. Some teenagers struggle with mental health issues such as (depress) ___________ or anxiety.
4. They may face dating and (relation) ___________ challenges.
5. Besides sightseeing, visitors can also (take) ___________ part in sports in Hollum, like flying kites, surfing, etc.
6. Would you like to go to the (cook) ___________lub with me this Sunday?
7. The leisure activity I like the most is (do) ___________ DIY projects with my mum.
8. People in the country seem to have a (healthy) ___________ life than in the city.
III. Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
1. Some teenagers struggle with mental health issues such as depress or anxiety.
A B C D
2. Teenagers can be rebellious and challengeous authority figures.
A B C D
IV. Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
1. My parents forbid me from using my phone during dinner.
A. although B. allow C. forget D. inforbid
2. I don't want to watch that movie again, it was just too boring.
A. exciting B. tired C. hungry D. sleepy
V. Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
1. I saw a pair of shoes that I really liked, but they were too pricey for my budget.
A. expensive B. cheap C. normal D. tall
2. The conditions in the sweatshop were appalling and inhumane.
A. nice B. good C. disgusting D. beautiful
VI. Give the correct word form of these words in brackets.
1. It's important for teenagers to __________ with their parents about their feelings. (communication)
2. Teenagers enjoy __________ their individuality through fashion and art. (express)
VII. Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.
1. John: “What a beautiful kite you have, Mai!”
Mai: “_____________”
A. It’s a kite. B. Thank you, John.
C. Thank you, Tom. D. I’d love to.
2. Hannah:”Can you tell me more about the music club, please?”
Mary: “______________”.
A. Certainly. Go past this block, then turn left. It’s on your right-hand side there.
B. OK, thank you.
C. Yes, you can.
D. Go straight ahead.
C. READING
I. Fill in the blanks with the suitable words in the box.
decades attracts Therefore similar introduction
In the past few (1) ______________, the countryside has experienced lots of changes. Because of population growth, more products are needed. (2) ______________, more factories have been constructed, and young people have more choice of jobs apart from becoming farmers. When big cities have become more and more polluted, the fresher atmosphere in the countryside (3) ______________ more people. Rich people who live in the city for their work often buy a second home in the countryside to spend their weekend and holiday. As a result, the countryside is no longer a small community of rural people. In fact, in many parts of the countryside, there are urban people from nearby cities. Additionally, the (4) ______________ of the internet creates more opportunities for increasing rural people's knowledge. Many farmers have used machines for tasks that used to be done by hand, which helps them save labour. In the near future, it is expected that the countryside will gradually become more (5) ______________ to big cities.
II. Read the following text about leisure activities of Vietnamese teenagers. Match the words in A with their meanings in B.
A recent survey conducted by TIRA, a Vietnamese research company, highlights problems about the lifestyles of Vietnamese teenagers in urban areas. There is an imbalance in their consumption of time for studying and recreational activities. On average, these teenagers spend 9.5 hours a day on studies at school and at home. They only have about four hours for entertainment. Most of this time is spent on watching television and the internet, where they chat through social networks. The teenagers admit that they use computers to play games and to chat with friends much more than using it for studying purposes. The survey also shows that during summer months, despite having much more free time than during school years, these teenagers still fail to manage their time properly. They stay in bed longer, and then get hooked on games and TV. The time for computers and TV increases significantly to about five or six hours a day, while there is almost no time for physical outdoor activities.
A
B
1. highlight
A. a lack of proportion or relation between things
2. imbalance
B. agree, often unwillingly, that something is true
3. admit
C. a lot/to a great extent
4. manage
D. draw attention to
5. significant
E. control
D. WRITING
I. Write other sentences which have the same meaning as the given sentences.
1. He didn't study for the test. He failed. (Therefore)
_____________________________________________________________
2. His house is not as big as hers. (than)
_____________________________________________________________
3. He works hard. He earns a lot of money. (and)
_____________________________________________________________
II. Reorder words / phrases to make sentences.
1. Our / needs / factory / lot / a / well-trained / of / workers.
_____________________________________________________________
2. If / want / to / better / get / marks, you / work / harder. / you / must / much
_____________________________________________________________
3. Tom / the / new / notifications / saw / and / some / posts. / checked
_____________________________________________________________
4. plays / She / chess / well, / very / and / won / prize / first / last / the / year. / she
_____________________________________________________________
PRACTICE TEST 3
A. PRONUNCIATION AND STRESS
I. Circle 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. mention B. number C. open D. ornament
2. A. tradition B. admire C. coastal D. lantern
3. A. compete B. actor C. occur D. organise
II. Circle 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.
1. A. spirit B. bamboo C. item D. festival
2. A. religion B. waterwheel C. staircase D. region
B. USE OF LANGUAGE
I. Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
1. Personally, I dislike ___________, so I prefer other activities during my leisure time.
A. swimming B. swim C. swims D. to swim
2. I enjoy walking in the countryside because I can appreciate the scenery more ___________ if I were driving.
A. slowly B. slowlier C. more slowly D. more slowlier
3. If you're looking ___________ advice on how to make the most of your leisure time, I will recommend trying a new hobby or visiting a new place.
A. on B. with C. in D. for
4. The best part of living in the countryside is having access to natural ___________ and peaceful surroundings for leisure time activities.
A. beautiful B. beauty C. beautify D. beautifies
5. ___________ great way for teenagers to spend their leisure time is by volunteering in their local community.
A. X B. An C. These D. A
6. Our traditions ___________ to be passed down from generation to generation.
A. continues B. have continue C. continuing D. will continue
7. If we want to preserve our customs, we should make an effort to practise them ___________.
A. regularly B. regular C. be regular D. be regularly
8. ___________ we make a conscious effort to understand and appreciate other cultures, we may unintentionally offend those who hold different customs and traditions.
A. If B. Unless C. In case D. Whether
9. Lifestyles are heavily influenced by the traditions and customs of a particular culture, and they ___________ an important role in shaping people's daily habits and routines.
A. take B. do C. play D. make
10. ___________ has a healthier lifestyle?
A. Which B. What C. Who D. How far
II. Put the verbs in brackets in the correct form.
1. I like to spend my leisure time reading books and (listen) __________________ to music.
2. My parents always allowed me (choose) __________________ how to spend my leisure time, which helped me develop my own interests and passions.
3. I am fond of (hike) __________________ in the countryside during my leisure time because it allows me to connect with nature.
4. If you are not sure how (spend) __________________ your leisure time, you could try taking up a new hobby or activity that interests you.
5. It is a common custom for tourists (take) __________________ a photo in front of famous landmarks as a way to remember their trip.
6. If we pass down our cultural traditions to the next generation, they (continue) __________________ to be preserved.
7. When I was a teenager, I (play) __________________ a lot of sports during my leisure time.
8. I will make an effort to lead a healthier lifestyle by (eat) __________________ a balanced diet and exercising regularly.
III. Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
1. The tradition of exchanging gifts during the holiday season has been going in for many years.
A. of B. during C. in D. years
2. During the religious ceremony, the congregation will pray with peace and harmony in the world.
A. religious B. the C. with D. in
IV. Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
1. The majority of people in our community celebrate the Lunar New Year, and it plays an important role in our cultural traditions.
A. bulk B. mass C. minority D. best part
2. It is customary to show respect to elders by bowing and addressing them politely in many Asian cultures.
A. present B. hide C. display D. exhibit
3. Music and dance play an important role in the traditional ceremonies of many cultures and are used to show respect to deities and ancestors.
A. vital B. essential C. crucial D. minor
V. Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
1. My family and I always join in the traditional dance during our town's annual festival.
A. take part B. leave C. out D. exit
2. My great-grandfather established a family tradition of baking homemade bread every Sunday, and we still continue this tradition to this day.
A. found B. founded C. close D. go bankrupt
3. The elaborate decorations and colourful costumes of the cultural festival were a feast for the eyes.
A. complicated B. simple C. basic D. minimal
VI. Give the correct word form of these words in brackets.
1. The _________________ of traditional crafts is important to maintain cultural heritage and promote sustainable tourism. (preserve)
2. The _________________ of homes and public spaces during festivals and celebrations is an important part of cultural traditions around the world. (decorate)
VII. Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.
1. Minh: "I'm planning to start a new fitness routine to improve my health."
- Lan: "____________"
A. That's terrible! B. What a shame!
C. Congratulations on your decision! D. I'm sorry to hear that.
2. Hung: "I really enjoyed spending time hiking in the mountains with you."
- Thuy: "____________"
A. I'm glad you had a good time. B. No problem.
C. Maybe next time we can try something different. D. I don't think so.
C. READING
I. Read the following passage and fill in each gap with one word from the box.
strong
relationship
as
diet
process
As time goes by, doctors and scientists are finding a strong (1) ___________________ between the mind and the body. It's becoming clear that how you feel mentally and emotionally is very important for the way you feel physically. Have you ever thought that once you passed the age of 20 you start to die? Of course, that is generally a slow (2) ___________________, but you can't escape from it. Teenagers find it difficultt if not impossible-to imagine themselves as middle-aged or old people. That’s because they are young, fit, and (3) ___________________; however, if they don't get into the habit of taking regular exercise early in life to keep like that as long (4) ___________________ possible, they will have lots of problems when they are older. One of the easiest ways to keep fit is to stick to a healthy (5) ___________________ to eat fruit, fresh vegetables and food containing fiber, regularly. Smoking is something you must give up if you want to be healthy. Also, try to reduce your alcohol consumption and avoid being too fat.
II. Read the passage and choose the best answer.
In Viet Nam festivals often take place during the three months in spring and in autumn when people have a lot of leisure time. In addition, the climate in spring and autumn is especially suitable for holding festivals and for festival goers to enjoy. Traditional festivals constitute a form of cultural activities, a spiritual product which the people have created and developed during the course of history. From generation to generation, the Vietnamese people preserve the fine tradition of “remembering the source while drinking water.” Festivals are events which represent this tradition of the community as well as honour the holy figures named as “gods” – the real persons in national history or legendary persons. The images of gods converge the noble characteristics of mankind. They are national heroes who fought against foreign invaders, reclaimed new lands, treated people, fought against natural calamities, or those legendary characters who affect the earthly life. Accordingly, first and foremost, festivals are events when people pay tribute to divinities that rendered merits to the community and the nation. These are occasions when people come back to either their natural or national roots, which form a sacred part in their mind. Furthermore, festivals represent the strength of the commune or village, the local region or even the whole nation. Worshipping the same god, the people unite in solidarity to overcome difficulties, striving for a happy and wealthy life. Moreover, festivals display the demand for creativity and enjoyment of spiritual and material cultural values of all social strata. Festivals become a form of education under which fine traditional moral values can be handed from one generation to the next in a unique way of combining spiritual characters with competition and entertainment games. Festivals are also the time people can express their sadness and worries in a wish that gods might bestow favour on them to help them strive for a better life.
1. When do festivals often take place in Vietnam?
A. During the summer months
B. During the winter months
C. During the spring and autumn months
D. Throughout the year
2. What do traditional festivals represent in Vietnamese culture?
A. A form of spiritual product
B. A way to honour national heroes
C. An occasion to pay tribute to divinities
D. All of the above
3. What is the significance of the tradition of “remembering the source while drinking water” in Vietnamese culture?
A. It represents the importance of water in daily life
B. It signifies respect for ancestors and cultural heritage
C. It is a way to honour national heroes
D. It is a popular saying among festival goers
4. What do festivals represent in terms of community strength?
A. A display of creativity and enjoyment
B. A way to overcome difficulties and strive for a better life
C. A time for expressing sadness and worries
D. A way to compete with other communities
5. What is the role of festivals in handing down traditional moral values?
A. They provide an opportunity for education and entertainment
B. They are a way to express sadness and worries
C. They are a way to honour national heroes
D. They are a way to display creativity and enjoyment
D. WRITING
I. Make questions for underlined parts.
1. She enjoys trying out new lifestyle habits.
______________________________________________________________
2. Many people choose to adopt a minimalist lifestyle because they want to simplify their lives.
______________________________________________________________
3. Regular exercise and a balanced diet are key components of a healthy lifestyle.
______________________________________________________________
II. Do as directed.
1. We will have an eight-day trip next month.
(Complete the sentence with the words or phrases given)
→ Our ________________________________________________________
2. She likes playing the piano.
(Rewrite the sentence without changing its meaning)
→ She is keen on _______________________________________________
3. people / Some / an / lifestyle / eco-friendly / in / the / to / order / choose / adopt / to / minimise / impact / their / on / environment/.
(Put the word in correct order to make a meaningful sentence)
______________________________________________________________
4. If it rains tomorrow, I will stay indoors and read a book.
(Complete the sentence with the words or phrases given)
→ Should _____________________________________________________
PRACTICE TEST 4
A. PRONUNCIATION AND STRESS
I. Circle 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. economy B. industry C. family D. diversify
2. A. naked B. tested C. parked D. needed
3. A. odd B. lowland C. minority D. livestock
II. Circle 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.
1. A. atmosphere B. ceremony C. decorative D. ornamental
2. A. enhance B. lifestyle C. improve D. technology
B. USE OF LANGUAGE
I. Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
1. I am in the ____________ of reading books in my leisure time.
A. habit B. daily C. weekly D. annually
2. How ____________ is that building?
A. high B. far C. long D. often
3. ____________ design buildings and structures.
A. Architectures B. Architectural C. Architects D. Architectures
4. Smoking is ____________ to your health.
A. good B. useful C. harmful D. positive
5. Please ____________ off the lights before leaving the room.
A. switch B. take C. put D. call
6. Education plays a vital role ____________ shaping our lifestyles.
A. on B. at C. in D. with
7. If you want to live a healthy lifestyle, you should exercise regularly and eat a ____________ diet.
A. balanced B. balance C. balances D. imbalanced
8. ____________ you work hard, you will not succeed.
A. Because B. Unless C. Since D. If
9. They ____________ us to their traditional wedding ceremony next weekend.
A. invites B. invited C. will invite D. has invited
10. Can you give me an ____________ of this new technology?
A. explain B. explanation C. explanatory D. explains
II. Put the verbs in brackets in the correct form.
1. I used to collect stamps and coins as a hobby during my leisure time when I (be) ________________ younger.
2. During my leisure time, I like (play) ________________ video games and (write) ________________ stories.
3. We spend our vacations (explore) ________________ new places and cultures.
4. Many people enjoy (attend) ________________ concerts or music festivals during their leisure time to experience live music.
5. If we don't protect the environment during our leisure time activities, we (cause) ________________ damage to the planet.
6. It's common for people (take) ________________ a souvenir home from their travels as a way to remember their experience.
7. If we (not make) ________________ an effort to preserve our cultural heritage, it will be lost to future generations.
8. I hope (travel) ________________ to different parts of the world during my leisure time to learn about different cultures and ways of life.
III. Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
1. She thinks her sister comes over this weekend for a visit.
A. thinks B. comes C. over D. for
2. The doctor allows the patient stop taking the medicine if they experience any negative side effects.
A. the B. stop C. taking D. side
IV. Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
1. Don't miss the chance to try local food and learn about cultural traditions while travelling.
A. succeed to catch B. ignore C. skip D. escape
2. It's important to notice any changes in your health and seek medical attention if necessary.
A. remark B. overlook C. detect D. become aware of
3. It's important for teenagers to learn how to become independent and less dependent on their parents.
A. reliant B. needful C. helpless D. supported
V. Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
1. Suggestions for leisure time activities include reading, playing sports, or watching movies.
A. Recommendations B. Habits C. Impacts D. Methods
2. There is a vast array of cultural customs around the world that are worth exploring.
A. small B. finite C. massive D. tiny
3. Playing video games can be a fantastic way to unwind during your leisure time.
A. normal B. marvellous C. awful D. terrible
VI. Give the correct word form of these words in brackets.
1. Writing in a journal can be an ________________ way to reflect on your thoughts and feelings during your leisure time. (express)
2. The TV show features a singing contest with ________________ from all over the country. (contest)
VII. Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.
1. Trang: "I'm planning to volunteer at the local animal shelter this weekend."
- Hoa: "_____________"
A. That's a great idea! B. I don’t want to listen.
C. What time is it? D. Awful. Do something else.
2. Tuan: "I'm thinking about changing my diet to a plant-based one."
- Mai: "_____________"
A. That's a terrible idea! B. Not at all.
C. It might be challenging, but worth it. D. You’re welcome.
C. READING
I. Read the passage and then decide whether the statements are True (T) or False (F).
Teenagers
Teenagers today are undergoing lots of changes. They are between the ages of 13 to 19. Many of them are undergoing physical and emotional changes. These are the stages in teenagers that are unavoidable.
The teenage life is full of happiness, sadness, enjoyment and it can be interesting too. This is because in teenage life, a teenager is subjected to physical growth, hormonal changes and even dilemmas. They may be in a stage of conflict like undergoing puppy love. This is only a normal part of life.
Making friends is part and parcel of a teenager's life. The teenager should enjoy life by making friends with peers and participate in healthy activities such as camping, picnic, kayaking, swimming and so on. Through friends, a teenager learns to joke, laugh and play to release stress and tension. By making friends, the teenager learns to sweeten his or her joys and even eases the bitterness of life's downtime.
Many teenagers are very conscious of their physical outlook. It is at this part of their life that beauty strikes as the main self-image. They love to follow up with the latest trends for dressing, hairstyle and even look good with their physical image. Some girls and boys go on a crash diet to slim down in order to look attractive. Others may suffer from acne and pimples that may scar their external beauty.
1. _______ Teenagers only experience emotional changes.
2. _______ Making friends is not important for teenagers.
3. _______ Teenagers are not concerned about their physical appearance.
4. _______ Participating in healthy activities can help teenagers release stress and tension.
5. _______ Acne and pimples are not common concerns for teenagers.
II. Read the following passage and then answer the questions.
Tay’s culture and belief
With around 1.7 million people, the Tay are the biggest ethnic minority group in Vietnam. They live mainly in Vietnam’s northern and northwestern provinces - Cao Bang, Bac Can, Lang Son, Ha Giang, Thai Nguyen, and Lao Cai. They live along rivers in mountain foothills.
The Tay build their villages in valleys, on mountainsides, or in the highlands. A Tay village has from 20 to over a hundred households. They live in wooden stilt houses with tile or palm leaf roofs.
Both men and women wear clothes made of hand-woven cotton, dyed with indigo. Women wear high collared, waist- or knee-length shirts buttoned on the right side. Their pants have roomy legs and a wide belt. Tay women enjoy wearing jewellery, particularly silver necklaces and arm and wrist bracelets. Men’s clothing is similar to that of women.
Like many other Vietnamese ethnic groups, the Tay practice polytheism and believe that supernatural powers have impacts on their life. Worshipping their ancestors is the most sacred ritual of the Tay. The ancestral altar is placed in the center of the house. In front of the altar is a bed on which visitors are not allowed to sit or lie. The Tay have many taboos, like: people may not step on the edge of the stove, after attending a funeral people must take a bath before tending the cattle and poultry, and new mothers are not allowed to stay near the altar.
The Tay have developed a rich culture of poems, songs, epics, tales, funny stories, and dance. Popular folk singing genres of the Tay are call-and-response singing, lullaby, Then, and wedding and funeral singing. It is sung at events such as worshipping at the ancestral altar, praying for sick people, praying for a couple to have children, at family get-togethers, to welcome guests, and at a “going to the field” festival held in the first month of the new year. It is an indispensable part of the spiritual and religious life of the Tay.
1. Where do the Tay people mainly live in Vietnam?
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2. What type of houses do the Tay people live in?
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3. What type of clothing do the Tay people wear?
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4. What is the most sacred ritual of the Tay people?
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5. What are some popular folk singing genres of the Tay?
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D. WRITING
I. Make questions for underlined parts.
1. Teenagers often face peer pressure.
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2. Because of the heavy rain, the school picnic was postponed until the following week.
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3. Mary decided to go for a jog in the park before meeting her friends for lunch.
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II. Do as directed.
1. It takes 3 hours for me to drive from Ha Noi to Quang Ninh.
(Complete the sentence with the words or phrases given)
→ I ________________________________________________________
2. Let’s dance together.
(Rewrite the sentence without changing its meaning)
→ How about _________________________________________________?
3. Regular / can / mental / help / physical / improve / and / health / exercise/.
(Put the words in correct order to make a meaningful sentence)
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4. Hurry up, or you will miss the train.
(Complete the sentence with the given word)
→ If ________________________________________________________