UNIT 1 LEISURE TIME-E8

Choose the best option 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. surprise B. skipping C. invite D. dislike
2. A. activity B. family C. badminton D. message
3. A. food B. pool C. boot D. good
4. A. future B. museum C. pumpkin D. usual
ChoosethebestoptionA,B,CorDtoindicatethewordwhosestresspatterndiffersfromtheotherthreeineachofthefollowingquestions.
5. A. leisure B. special C. travel D. enjoy
6. A. animal B. museum C. interest D. physical
7. A. cinema B. comedy C. computer D. usually
8. A. listen B. detest C. prefer D. create
Choose the best option A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
9. My classmates adore ___________ photos and posting them on Facebook.
A. showing B. making C. taking D. doing
10. Teenagers dislike ___________ thoughts with their parents.
A. share B. sharing C. to share D. to sharing
11. Rose loves __________ origami. She shares this hobby with her little sister.
A. to do B. to make C. do D. make
12. One of the leisure activities I like most ___________ doing DIY.
A. was B. were C. is D. are
13. They prefer playing football ___________ watching football matches.
A. better than B. for C. than D. to1
14. Mary is crazy ___________ doing puzzles because she thinks it’s good ___________ her brain.
A. for/ about B. about/ for C. about/ of D. in / for
15. We don’t mind___________ our parents ___________ the housework.
A. help/ with B. helping/ for C. to help/ for D. helping/ with
16. Why don’t you take up a sport? It will improve your ___________ health.
A. physic B. physically C. physical D. physics
17. She is ______ travelling. She wants to become a tour guide in the future.
A. on B. into C. onto D. about
18. Playing sports helps us ___________ in shape and reduce stress.
A. stay B. keep C. fit D. remain
19. Phong: Would you like to come to my house for dinner this Sunday evening? Lan: _____________
A. Yes, I will come. B. Me? Great! C. I’d love to. Thanks. D. That’s good.
20. Duong: Do you fancy going to the cinema with us tonight? Minh: ______________
A. That’s great, but I’m busy. B. Yes, I do. C. Can I tell you later? D. No, I can’t.
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following sentences.
21. They are interested in collecting coins from different countries.
A. like B. fond of C. enjoy D. good at
22. My elder sister is fond of surfing the Internet to update information.
A. going to B. getting to C. connecting to D. coming in
Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following sentences.
23. Tony and his brother hate staying indoors. They prefer outdoor activities.
A. dislike B. mind C. fancy D. fond
24. The traditional costume of Korean is “Hanbuk”.
A. original B. fashionable C. old D. modern
Choose the best option A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
25. Henry is interested (A) of reading folk tales (B) because they remind (C) him of his (D) childhood.
26. (A) Travelling to far places (B) is a good chance (C) for me to (D) broadening my mind.
27. (A) In my opinion, (B) reading is one of (C) the most interesting (D) indoors activities.
28. Leisure (A) activities can help you (B) feel more (C) relaxing and (D) make more friends.
Read the following passage and choose the best answer A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that
best fits each of the numbered blanks.
British people often have to work five days a week from Monday to Friday. The weekends are a time for many leisure
activities in Britain. People enjoy various indoor and outdoor activities in Britain. According to the EU’s statistical office,
British people spend about 45% of their free time watching television, 24% of their free time socialising ,22-23% on sport and
hobbies, and 10% on other activities. Other popular leisure activities are listening to the radio, listening to pre-recorded
music, reading, DIY, gardening, eating out and going to the cinema.

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 The most common leisure activity in the UK is watching television. The average viewing time is 25 hours per person per
week. Almost every household has at least one television set. The second most popular activity in Britain is visiting or
entertaining friends or relations. Another popular leisure activity is gardening. The British are known as a nation of gardeners.
Most people have a garden on their property. Every town in Britain has one or more DIY centers and garden centres. These are
like supermarkets for the home and garden. These places are very popular with British home-owners at the weekends.QUYỂ
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29. What is the passage mainly about?
A. Leisure activities B. British people C. British leisure activities D. The most popular activity in leisure time
30. Which of the following statements is true?
A. British people go to work every day. B. British people spend their most leisure time on watching TV.
C. Sports and hobbies are the second most popular activity in Britain. D. Not all towns have a garden centre.
31. What are DIY centers and garden centres compared to?
A. supermarkets for the home and garden B. a nation of gardeners
C. outdoor activities D. British home-owners
32. What is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. listening to music B. socialising C. doing DIY D. going to the supermarket
33. How many hours do British people spend on watching TV?
A. 2 days at weekend B. about 25 hours a week C. any free time thay have D. no information1 5
34. What are “These places”?
A. supermarkets B. DIY centers C. DIY and garden centers D. home and garden
Read the following passage and choose the best option A, B, C, or D indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
The latest addiction (35) ___________ trap thousands of people is the Internet,
which has been blamed for broken relationships, job losses, financial ruin, and even suicide. Psychologists now recognize
Internet Addiction Syndrome (IAS) as a new illness that could cause serious problems and ruin many lives.
IAS is (36) _______ to other problems like gambling, smoking and drinking: addicts have dreams about the Internet;
they need to use (37) _________ as the first thing in the morning; they lie to their parents and partners about how
much time they spent online; they wish they could cut down, (38) _______ are unable to do so. A recent study found
that many users (39) ________ up to 40 hours a week on the Internet. Some of the addicts are teenagers who are
already hooked (40) ________ computer games and who find it very difficult to resist the games on the Internet.
35. A. to B. with C. for D. in
36. A. different B. same C. like D. similar
37. A. them B. it C. such D. x
38. A. so B. and C. however D. but
39. A. bring B. take C. spend D. make
40. A. on B. about C. at D. in
Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the sentence before it, using the word given in
brackets. Don’t change the given word in any way.
41. Do you fancy riding a bike around the central park for exercise? (fond of).
______________________________________________________________.
42. Lucy doesn’t like to do the housework, but she doesn’t hate to do it. (mind).
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43. They find listening to music relaxing. (think)
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44. Jack likes making models, but he even likes doing DIY better. (prefers)
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45. I learned how to carve eggshells from my uncle. (taught)
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Make up sentences using the prompts.
46. I / love / jog/ free time.
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47. I / start/ hobby/ when/ I/ realize/ benefits/ the Internet.
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48. I/ need/ nothing/ than/ a good pair/ shoes/ do/ activity.
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49. jogging/ perfect/ refresh yourself/ after/ hard working day.
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50. you/ become/ energetic/ after/ get up early and jog.
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UNIT 2: LIFE IN THE COUNTRYSIDE-E8

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Choose the best option 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. origin B. quality C. charity D. university
2. A. business B. building C. bus D. guitar
3. A. condition B. police C. second D. month
4. A. movement B. pretty C. difference D. member
Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the meaning or
categories.
5. A. fortunate B. cultivate C. pagoda D. countryside
6. A. canal B. cattle C. poultry D. village
7. A. transport B. gather C. harvest D. combine
8. A. entertainment B. community C. description D. technology
Choose the best option A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
9. My uncle works in the ___________ every day, planting and watering the rice.
A. rice crop B. paddy field C. paddy land D. paddy rice
10. It is ___________ time and the farmers are busy collecting their crops.
A. growing B. crop C. planting D. harvest
11. The farmer ___________ his sheep into the barn before the storm.
A. herded B. loaded C. fed D. raised
12. She sang more ___________ than any bird in the forest.
A. beautiful B. beauty C. beautified D. beautifully1
13. He drives the ___________ across the wheat field, cutting and threshing the grain.
A. combine machine B. harvesting device C. combine harvester D. crop machine
14. She decided to raise some ___________ on her farm, such as chickens, ducks and turkeys.
A. poultry B. pets C. herds D. cattle
15. The little boy tiptoed into the barn ___________ than a mouse.
A. quieter B. more quietly C. more quiet D. as quietly
16. We ___________ fruits in the orchard and made jam and pies with them.
A. unloaded B. picked C. climbed D. ploughed
17. His brother likes to ___________ fish from the river and grill them over a fire.
A. go B. harvest C. hold D. catch
18. The sun rose ___________ than usual over the green hills and fields.
A. earlier B. more early C. more earlier D. early
19. Her home village is ___________ by hills and forests, creating a natural barrier from the outside world.
A. surround B. surrounding C. surrounded D. surrounds
20. We need some ___________ farmers who can grow delicious and healthy fruits and vegetables for our farm.
A. well-done B. well-known C. well-trained D. well-fed
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following sentences.
21. They have a habit of collecting fresh eggs from their chickens every morning.
A. gathering B. putting C. providing D. delivering
22. After harvesting the apples, they loaded the truck with a lot of fresh fruit and drove to the market.
A. picked B. provided C. picked D. filled1 9
Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following sentences.
23. She enjoys living in the countryside, where she can admire the vast fields of green and gold.
A. lovely B. large C. tiny D. enormous
24. The villagers were very hospitable and welcomed us into their home with warmth and kindness.
A. unfriendly B. welcoming C. helpful D. outgoing
Choose the best option A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following
questions.
25. The combine harvester (A) makes the process of (B) harvesting the rice much (C) more quickly and (D) easier for
the farmers.
26. The (A) herd (B) of cows (C) were grazing (D) on the field.
27. In the countryside, everything (A) seems (B) to move (C) slower than (D) that in the city.
28. Everyone (A) in my village (B) works (C) more hardly (D) at harvest time.
Read the following dialogue and choose the best answer A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that
best fits each of the numbered blanks.

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Rice is one of the most important (29) ____ in Vietnam. It is grown mainly in the lowland areas of the Red River Delta
and the Mekong Delta, where there is plenty of water supply from the rivers. It can also be grown on terraced (30)
____ in the highlands of Sa Pa, where the mountain steps can be utilized to water the crops instead. Many farmers
depend on rice as their main source of food and income. Growing rice (31) _____ a lot of work, like digging and
planting, and also things like fertilizers and sprays to protect the plants from bugs. Nowadays, some farmers are
starting to farm in ways that are better for the environment. They don’t harm (32) ____ as much.
Usually, rice crops are harvested 2-3 times a year, depending on (33) ________ factors such as the region, climate,
and planting methods.
Rice isn’t just food in Vietnam. It’s part of their culture and history. Owning big rice fields is a symbol of being rich.
The fields also bring in lots of tourists. They come to see the pretty golden rice during its (34) _______ season. 1
29. A. vegetables B. crops C. grains D. harvests
30. A. farms B. mountains C. valleys D. fields
31. A. needs B. depends C. uses D. takes
32. A. naturally B. natural C. nature D. naturalize
33. A. similar B. various C. same D. identical
34. A. tourism B. cultivation C. crop D. harvest
Read the following passage and choose the best option A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
questions.
A farmer is someone who grows crops and takes care of animals to produce various necessities such as food and
clothing. Farmers can work on large or small farms. Some farmers sell what they make to people or other businesses.
To do this, they use a variety of techniques and equipment to help their plants and animals grow well. They need to
know a lot about the land and the environment where they work. They also need to understand how to raise animals
and grow crops in an effective way.
In addition to growing crops and raising animals, farmers also play an important role in maintaining the health of the
land and the ecosystem. They try not to use too many chemicals that can harm plants and animals. They also try to
save water and other things from nature. Farmers are essential to ensuring that people have access to a safe and
reliable food supply, and they work hard to keep up with changing market demands and consumer preferences.
35. What is the primary purpose of a farmer’s work?
A. To sell equipment to businesses. B. To find effective ways to produce chemicals.
C. To produce food, clothing, and other necessities. D. To save water and other things from nature.
36. What do farmers use to help their plants and animals grow well?
A. A single technique for all crops. B. Various techniques and equipment.
C. Natural weather conditions only. D. Chemicals with no equipment.1 11
37. What knowledge is important for farmers?
A. Only understanding of animal care. B. Just knowledge of market demands.
C. Understanding of land, environment, and effective farming. D. Knowledge of advanced technology.
38. What does the word ‘maintaining’ probably mean?
A. Keeping in good condition. B. Developing. C. Improving. D. Saving from danger.
39. What role do farmers play in relation to the ecosystem?
A. They get rid of harmful plants and animals. B. They contribute to harmful chemical use.
C. They help conserve resources and land health. D. They primarily focus on animal husbandry.
40. What is the significance of farmers in relation to the food supply?
A. They have little impact on food supply. B. They sometimes help with food distribution.
C. They guarantee a safe and trustworthy source of food. D. They are only responsible for food production.
Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the sentence before it, using the word(s) given
in brackets. Don’t change the given word in any way.
41. Some people prefer rural life because it offers a peaceful environment away from the hustle and bustle of the
city. (so)
_______________________________________________________________.
42. There are not many entertainment places, however, the local community center organizes various events that
cater to people of all ages. (Although)
____________________________________________________________.
43. Life in the countryside is simple but it provides an excellent opportunity to relax and connect with nature. (Even
though)
_______________________________________________________________.

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44. The couple missed the familiarity of the place and the warmth of the community, therefore, they decided to
come back to their hometown. (because)
__________________________________________________________.
45. I think these farmers are so friendly and hospitable. (find).
_______________________________________.
Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the sentence before it.
46. Milking cows is more time-consuming than feeding pigs.
Feeding pigs is not ________________________________________________.
47. Aunt Meggy didn’t finish harvesting the rice as early as her neighbour.
Aunt Meggy’s neighbour finished _____________________________________.
48. Mr Nam is a more careful truck driver than Mr Long.
Mr Nam drives ___________________________________________________.
49. My grandmother used to do the farm work better than she does now.
Now my grandmother doesn’t _______________________________________.
50. Out of all the workers, John picked the apples the most quickly.
John picked _____________________________________________________.

FIRST MID-TERM TEST-E8

Choose the best option 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. separate B. waste C. situate D. place
2. A. warned B. fancied C. trained D. disliked
3. A. statue B. stay C. picture D. pasture
4. A. beehives B. animals C. motorists D. nomads
Choose the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
5. A. message B. prefer C. leisure D. harvest
6. A. detest B. cartoon C. become D. cruel
7. A. entertain B. generous C. situate D. countryside
8. A. buffalo B. collection C. countryside D. waterwheel
Choose the best option A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
9. When I saw my uncle in the field, he was loading the rice onto ___________ carts.
A. buffalo - drawing B. buffalo – drawn C. drawing - buffalo D. drawn – buffalo
10. After doing a communicative course, he speaks English _________ than me.
A. weller B. well C. good D. better
11. You will feel more relaxed ____________ you spend some time in nature.
A. or B. if C. unless D. so
12. She must try to focus more on her studies; __________, she won’t pass her exams.
A. therefore B. or C. otherwise D. however1 21
13. “Can I carry these suitcases into the room for you?” - “________”
A. You can’t, I think! B. No, you can’t. C. Yes, you can. D. Oh, thanks so much. That’s very kind of
you.
14. “How lovely your pets are!” - “________”
A. Thank you. It’s nice of you to say so. B. Really? They are always very nice. C. Can you say that again? D. I love them,
too.
15. Lan: Let’s go to the cinema this evening to see the latest Batman. Susan: ________
A. We don’t have any films. B. You went to the theatre. C. Let’s take a seat. D. I’ve seen the film already.
16. You’re too loud. Can you speak a bit ______?
A. more quietly B. more slowly C. quieter D. slower
17. Kitty is really hooked _____________ playing with her little dog.
A. in B. on C. out D. with
18. Life is sometimes inconvenient _____________ our village has no running water.
A. although B. because C. so D. but
19. The ___________ of the Mekong region is the busy floating markets on the rivers.
A. special B. speciality C. specially D. specialise
20. I _____________ to go out in the rain even if I have an umbrella.
A. hate B. detest C. mind D. adore
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Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following sentences.
21. Nowadays, people in my village use machines to harvest their rice and separate the grains from the rest of the plant.
A. receive B. take apart C. collect D. get
22. After working hard all day on the farm, I slept soundly from early evening to the next morning.
A. like a log B. comfortably C. deeply D. like the dead
Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following sentences.
23. This year, the farmers started harvesting their crops earlier than expected.
A. later B. more lately C. sooner D. faster
24. I love spending time with my family because it’s a great way to connect with them.
A. be friends with B. gather with C. separate from D. unite
Choose the best option A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
25. I (A) think your brother (B) fancies (C) to go to creation centres (D) at weekends.
26. The farmers (A) have to work (B) early in the morning (C) than the collar workers (D) do.
27. My old car (A) ran (B) slower than my new one, (C) but it is (D) more economical.
28. (A) His English can’t(B) be better (C) if he practices (D) every day.
Read the text and choose the best option (A, B, C, or D) to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Cultivating rice is the main occupation of many ethnic minorities in the mountainous region of Northern Viet Nam. As the
hilly environment is not suitable for paddy fields, local people use terrace farming, a special method which transforms the
hillside into steps and steps of flat surfaces. From far, terraced fields look like a giant set of stairs. Combined with a thin veil of
the morning fog, these paddy fields create a breathtakingly beautiful landscape. Mu Cang Chai, a district of Yen Bai Province,
is famous for its terraced fields. Hmong people who live here have been using terrace farming for decades and created a huge
area of terraced fields. This has captured the attention of many photographers and tourists, making Mu Cang Chai a popular
tourist attraction.
34. Why does the writer mention Mu Cang Chai District?
A. To give an example of the region where terrace fields exist. B. To say that Hmong people’s terraced fields are the most
famous.
C. To confirm that terraced fields were first created by Hmong people. D. To show that terraced fields there are the biggest.
35. Why do local people have to create terraced fields?
A. Because they want to make the mountain more beautiful. B. Because they follow Hmong people’s style.
C. Because the fields may attract lots of photographers and tourists. D. Because they cannot cultivate rice in hilly
terrain.
36. Where do ethnic minorities create their terraced fields?
A. On the mountainous flat surface. B. In the mountainous region of Northern Viet Nam.
C. In Yen Bai Province. D. In Mu Cang Chai District.
37. How does the writer describe the beauty of terraced fields?
A. Steps and steps of hilly surfaces. B. A thin veil of morning fog. C. A giant set of stairs. D. All are correct.
38. Which of the following is FALSE about Mu Cang Chai District?
A. It is well-known thanks to its huge area of terraced fields. B. Hmong people who live here use terraced fields to do their
farming.
C. Its terraced fields are favoured by lots of photographers and tourists. D. It is located near Yen Bai Province.
Complete the passage “How do people relax in other countries?” using the prompts.
39. People / U.S. / do a lot/ activities / relax/ such/ television viewing/ reading/ playing sports/ exercising/ because/ love their free
time.
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40. Share/ some relaxing activities/ Americans/ Germans/ love/ hang out/ beach.
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41. Another famous German pastime/ go/ saunas/ hot tubs.
_______________________________________________________________
42. The British/ prefer/ garden/ swim/ watch TV/ go/ theatre/ while/ Russian people/ like/ go/ the countryside.
_______________________________________________________________
43. It/ clear/ that/ people/ different countries/ have/ different pastimes.
_______________________________________________________________
Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the sentence before it, using the word given
in brackets. Don’t change the given word in any way.
44. I last came back to my home village two months ago. (have)
_______________________________________________________________
45. I want to join the stamp collectors’ club, but I am too busy with my schoolwork. (however)

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46. My mother loves to go shopping with her best friends in her spare time. (fond).
_______________________________________________________________
47. I can do DIY much better than my brother.
(as) ____________________________________________________
48. Nam swims faster than Ba.
(slowly) ____________________________________________________________
Write a short paragraph (about 60-80 words) about how you deal with your homework.
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