REVISION FOR THE 1st MID-TERM TEST

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part
is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following sentences.
Câu 1: A. proud B. crowded C. soundless D. tough
Câu 2: A. hero B. experience C. diversity D. bacteria
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose stress pattern is
different from that of the rest in each of the following questions.
Câu 3: A. hero B. account C. cancer D. surgeon
Câu 4: A. autograph B. resistance C. achievement D. adoption
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of
the following questions.
Câu 5: Her interesting …………… of her trip to Thailand last year fascinated all of us.
A. rule B. biography C. account D. blockbuster
Câu 6: The UK, a ………… society where different ethnic groups are required to contribute to the
country, but can maintain their national identity.
A. historical B. popular C. musical D. multicultural
Câu 7: We were mending the roof for Mrs. Smith, an elderly childless woman, when it ………. with
rain.
A. was pouring B. poured C. is pouring D. will pour
Câu 8: The volunteers gathered to ………. the beach and remove litter.
A. clean up B. work out C. look for D. use up
Câu 9: More and more people are becoming aware of saving energy, _______ is good for the
environment.
A. whom B. when C. which D. who
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Every nation and every country has its own customs and (1)….…. In Britain, traditions play a more
important (2) …… in the life of the people than in other countries. Englishmen are proud of their traditions
and carefully keep them up. It has been the law for about 300 years (3)……….all theaters are closed on
Sundays. No letters are delivered, only (4)…….Sunday papers are published to this day an English family
prefers a house with a garden on a flat in a modern house with a central heating. (5) ………., English people
like gardens. Sometimes the garden in front of the house is a little square covered with cement painted
garden in imitation of grass and a box of flowers.

Câu 10: A. industry B. traditions C. tourism D. people

Câu 11: A. purpose B. interest C. thing D. part
Câu 12: A. it B. that C. who D. whom
Câu 13: A. a little B. a few C. much D. other
Câu 14: A. And B. Therefore C. Besides D. However
 Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to
each of the questions below.

One of the most significant festivals in the Korean calendar is Chuseok. It takes place in the 8th lunar
month on the night of the full moon. Chuseok is a time when people express gratitude and respect to their
ancestors. It's also an occasion to celebrate nature and a bumper crop it has bestowed upon them.

Many Koreans now live and work in major cities like Seoul. People who have relocated come back
to their rural hometowns to celebrate together. Before and after Chuseok, the government gives everyone a
day off from work. Many people spend those days travelling, so the roads are congested during this period.
A two-hour journey can easily turn into six hours!

On the day before Chuseok, people clean their houses and prepare food for ceremonies and family
dinners. Using fresh rice from the latest harvest, ladies make songpyeon - half-moon shaped rice cakes with
sweet fillings. On the day of Chuseok, people try to dress nicely and wear traditional costumes like the
hanbok. In the morning, families put food offerings on a special table dedicated to their ancestors, and then
visit their graves. Later on, they play traditional games like yut nori (a game of throwing sticks) and hwa-
tu (a card game). At night, the whole family are outside under the full moon, eating and drinking until late.
On the third day, people usually travel back home and get ready to start work or school again.

Chuseok, like Thanksgiving and Lunar New Year, is a time for families to reconnect with past
traditions and spend time together.

(Adapted from Active Skills for Reading 1)

Câu 15: Which of the following is NOT part of the Chuseok celebrations?
A. Playing traditional games.
B. Making half-moon shaped rice cakes.
C. Exchanging gifts with family and friends.
D. Visiting the ancestors' graves.
Câu 16: Why do Koreans have a day off from work before Chuseok?
A. To celebrate the harvest.
B. To travel to their hometown.
C. To spend time with family.
D. To prepare for the festival.
Câu 17: The word "bestowed upon” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _________.
A. given B. submitted C. obtained D. inferred
Câu 18: What do people celebrate during Chuseok?
A. A traditional game.
B. Relatives who have passed away.
C. Marriage and babies.
D. A large harvest.
Câu 19: What is the passage mainly about?
A. How Koreans celebrate Chuseok.
B. The historical origins of Chuseok.
C. How Chuseok has changed over the years.
D. The influences of Chuseok on Korean society.
 Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word
or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

(1) ________, many of them had lives that are just like ours, having normal jobs before becoming
well-known. The 44th US President, Obama, as a high school student in Honolulu, Hawaii, worked at an
ice-cream parlour selling ice-cream cones. He said the job was quite hard, but it also (2) ________
responsibility, work hard and strike a balance between work, friends and family.

When he was younger, Brad Pitt had a weird job, (3) ________ and waving at the cars on the road.
He worked at a restaurant called El Pollo Loco in Hollywood. In fact, if you go on a See the Stars tour in
Hollywood, the restaurant (4) ________ will be one of the stops.

Pope Francis probably has (5) ________. In his early life in Argentina, he had a number of jobs
before devoting himself to religion. He (6) ________, a chemical tester at a laboratory and, perhaps among
the most surprising, a bouncer at a nightclub! Can you imagine the pope standing at the entrance of a bar,
responsible for security in case anything wrong happened?

(Adapted from https://test-english.com/reading/at)

Câu 20:
A. Whereas their fame can come from a well-off background
B. Despite being renowned for having a well-off background
C. Although not all famous people have a well-off background
D. As famous people have a well-off background
Câu 21:
A. showed him how to be
B. meant to him taking
C. kept him from taking
D. taught him how to take
Câu 22:
A. wearing in chicken clothes
B. trying on chicken disguise
C. putting on as a chicken
D. dressing up like a chicken
Câu 23:

A. where Brad used to work

B. which Brad worked
C. who paid Brad to work
D. that Brad once worked
Câu 24:
A. such strange paths in life
B. stranger paths of life
C. less strange paths of life
D. the strangest paths in life
Câu 25:
A. could work as a cleaner in a restaurant
B. would be a restaurant cleaner
 C. had to clean a restaurant
D. used to be a cleaner in a restaurant
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct arrangement of
the sentences to make a meaningful paragraph in each of the following questions.
Câu 26:
Hi Lan,

a. I just got back from this awesome Kpop music festival called "Kpop World Festival".

b. How's it going? I've got some exciting news to share with you.

c. The performances were mind-blowing, and the atmosphere was electric!

d. I was on cloud nine the whole time, and I even got to meet some fellow Kpop enthusiasts.

e. Can't wait to fill you in on all the details when we hang out next!

Catch you later,

Sarah

A. e-a-d-c-b
B. b-a-d-c-e
C. b-d-a-c-e
D. b-a-c-d-e

Câu 27: Read the following advertisement/school announcements and mark the letter A, B, C or D on
your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

a. Finally, we cannot deny the economic benefits of using public transport because it helps
reduce the amount of money spent on parking fees and gasoline.

b. For instance, by taking public transport, people are able to lessen their risk of being in traffic
accidents, which can save their lives.

c. Moreover, it can provide health benefits as well.

d. Firstly, it works best in reducing air pollution.

e. Public transport offers a wide range of advantages which can better the lives of individuals
and communities.

f. In conclusion, it is really advisable to fit public transportation into our routines.

g. Taking public transport instead of driving your own car can lower the amount of toxic gases
and materials that are harmful gases and pollutants released into the atmosphere.

A. f-d-c-a-b-g-e
B. e-d-g-c-b-a-f
C. e-d-c-b-f-a-g
D. g-e-a-b-c-d-f
 Read the following advertisement/school announcements and mark the letter A, B, C or D on
your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

CELEBRATE MARDI GRAS IN NEW ORLEANS!

Mardi Gras is a huge festival. If you're going (1) _______.

Advice for visitors:

New Orleans during this time, it's better to be prepared for (2) _______ celebration!

• Arrive early: For the major parades on the weekend before Mardi Gras, plan to arrive four
hours ahead of time to find a good place.

• Catch Mardi Gras throws: In parades, people on floats throw small things to the crowd.
Spectators (3) _______ to catch plastic coins, cups, and toy animals. Remember to bring a
plastic bag to hold all your souvenirs.

(Adapted from FCE Practice Exam Paper 2)

Câu 28: A. to visit B. visited C. visiting D. visit

Câu 29: A. Ø B. the C. a D. one
Câu 30: A. bring about B. give out C. jump up D. get off

Read the following advertisement/school announcements and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your
answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
NOTTINGHAM ZOO

Discover (1) ________ wonders of nature at our zoo! See amazing wild animals from around the world.
Perfect for families, our zoo is (2) ________ fun and educational. Come and explore wildlife conservation
while enjoying a day of adventure and (3) ________ with the creatures that share our planet.

Câu 31: A. a B. an C. the D. ∅

Câu 32: A. both B. either C. neither D. also
Câu 33: A. connect B. connection C. connector D. connected
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate
the correct answer to each of the questions from 34 to 40.
An enormous confusion reigns about cultural diversity, which has obscured both the question of
its necessity to society and also its relationship to creativity. If human society comprises a multiplicity of
diverse cultures, then something must bring them together into a communion of exchange for their mutual
enrichment. The history of the last six thousand years shows us how humanity has moved forward, taking
with it all the ideas made by different cultures in different civilisations. It is important that we look at
cultural diversity in a historical way to understand its importance to Britain today and the world as a whole.
Our concern here is not merely with cultural diversity by itself but with its relationship to human
creativity, particularly that which produces art. Different cultures and different types of art are not the same
thing. Art can be diverse without being a reflection of cultural diversity. When someone creates art, they
use their imagination in a way that isn't limited by society or culture. We need to separate the process of
creating art from what already exists in society and different cultures. Traditions, of course, define the
nature of society and provide it with an overall cultural framework that can be dynamic and inspire
individual creativity. But what emerges from this individual creativity as art does not always replicate or
display particular cultural forms.
The value of cultural diversity is not lessened, though, by separating art from society's broader
cultural context. They are essential to the definition of society and its identity. However, society will
inevitably fall victim to deterioration and collapse as well as cultural fragmentation and intellectual
stagnation if its identity is locked in conformity. People can only change the way things are and make new
ideas when they are allowed to think, wonder, and imagine. In other words, new ideas produced by
individual creativity, underpinned by freedom of thought, create a society able to change and transform
itself into a dynamic force in history.
Câu 34: Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?
A. The significance of cultural diversity and creativity
B. Can society thrive without cultural diversity?
C. How cultural diversity leads to intellectual stagnation
D. What people think of cultural diversity
Câu 35: According to the text, what is the relationship between cultural diversity and human creativity?
A. Cultural diversity is necessary for human creativity.
B. Cultural diversity hinders human creativity.
C. Cultural diversity has no impact on human creativity.
D. Human creativity is not influenced by cultural diversity.
Câu 36: The word "merely" is closest in meaning to ___________.
A. mainly B. only C. effectively D. wholly
Câu 37: All of the following are NOT TRUE about the importance of cultural diversity in defining society
and its identity EXCEPT ___________.
A. cultural diversity leads to societal decay.
B. cultural diversity is not important for society.
C. cultural diversity has no impact on society's identity.
D. cultural diversity defines society's identity.
Câu 38: The word "it" in paragraph 2 refers to _________.
A. art B. society C. culture D. way
Câu 39: It can be inferred from paragraph 2 that _______
A. a culture determines the type of art one produces.
B. creating art should be closely connected with traditions.
C. traditions do not affect individual creativity.
D. art is a product of a new way of thinking.
Câu 40: The word "lessened" is opposite in meaning to ___________.
A. decreased B. reduced C. criticized D. increased

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