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I. Mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from
that of the others in each group
1. A. paid
B. said
C. laid
D. aid
2. A. cheek
B. coach
C. toothache
D. cheque
II. Mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose main stress position is placed differently from
that of the others in each group
3. A. volunteer
B. heritage
C. energy
D. government
4. A. erode
B. explore
C. preserve
D. orbit
III. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word OPPOSTE in meaning to the underlined word in
the following question
5. To minimize diseases, we should purify the river water before using.
A. repair
B. clear
C. pollute
D. clean up
6. The new laws to conserve wildlife in the area will come into force next month.
A. pollute
B. destroy
C. preserve
D. protect
IV. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word in
the following question
7. I fell into the water when I tried to get out of the canoe.
A. climb
B. start
C. exit
D. enter
8. If the world’s tropical forests continue to disappear at their present rate, many animal species will be
extinct.
A. die from
B. die out
C. die of
D. die for
V. Mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase to complete each of the following
sentences
9. She reads magazines every day to ___the latest fashion trends.
A. put on
B. keep up with
C. put out
D. look at
10. Craft villages are becoming popular tourist _________ in Viet Nam.
A. attractions
B. attract
C. attractiveness
D. attractive
11. With so much ________, I’m lucky to be in work.
A. unemployment
B. employees
C. employment
D. employers
12. These traditional stories have been _____ from parent to child over many generations.
A. passed down
B. pass away
C. turn up
D. take off
13. - “Could you do me a favor, please? - “________________”
A. Let me help you.
B. Sure. What can I do for you?
C. No, thanks. I’m fine.
D. Yes, go ahead!
14. - “Do you know an apple a day can help you keep fit, build healthy bones and prevent disease like
cancer?”
- “Wow! ____________”
A. I would love to.
B. It’s a good idea.
C. That’s incredible.
D. You must like apple.
15. I must thank the man from ________ I got the present.
A. which
B. who
C. that
D. whom
16. ________ all our efforts to save the school, the authorities decided to close it.
A. Since
B. Despite
C. Although
D. Because