REVISION FOR THE FIRST TERM TEST

* VOCABULARY (Unit 4 to Unit 6)

* GRAMMAR POINTS
+ First conditional sentences
+ Tenses: the past continuous + present perfect
+ Verbs forms: to - inf / V-ing
+ Wish sentences
PRACTICE
I. PHONETICS
* Choose the word which has a different sound in the underlined part.
1. A. mentioned B. consisted C. described D. studied
2. A. village B. lighting C. litter D. river
3. A. expedition B. resort C. explore D. environment
4. A. machine B. change C. teacher D. choose
5. A. condition B. option C. suggestion D. relation
* Choose a word in each line that has a different stress pattern.
1. A. appreciate B. experience C. embarrassing D. situation
2. A. excited B. interested C. confident D. memorable
3. A. convenient B. interesting C. comfortable D. internet
4. A. entertain B. electronic C. documentary D. television
5. A. invent B. interact C. develop D. control

II. MULTIPLE CHOICE

Choose the best answer
1. Some teachers think learning _______________ is bad for students because it
discourages them from using their creativity.
a. by rote b. at once c. on basic d. with meaning

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2. Fish and chips is a common _______________ food in numerous countries,
mostly English- speaking nations.
a. ongoing b. takeaway c. deep-rooted d. old-fashioned
3. The Imperial Citadel of Thang Long is a _______________ that consists of
royal palaces and monuments.
a. complex b. structure c. setting d. measure
4. I wish that he _______________ to me about his living conditions.
a. will never lie b. would lie never c. would never lie d. could never lie
5. Excuse me. Do you mind _______________ the purpose of this monument to
me?
a. to explain b. explain c. explaining d. to explaining
6. Jenny _______________ feel really embarrassed if she trips over and falls in
front of everyone.
a. should b. can’t c. wouldn’t d. must
7. To reduce my cholesterol, I’m trying to cut _______________ fatty food.
a. down on b. out of c. off from d. over to
8. Many teens often get _______________ before big exams or presentations at
school.
a. memorable b. touching c. physical d. anxious
9. This song _______________ memories of our field trip to the beach last
semester.
a. hands down b. watches out c. brings back d. gets around
10. She _______________ foot in Ho Chi Minh City since she graduated from
University of Economy.
a. wasn’t setting b. didn’t set c. hasn’t set d. won’t set
11. It’s not too hard to _______________ all the ingredients to make spring
rolls.
a. memorize b. memory c. memorable d. memorably
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12. She suggested _______________ together for safety, since the area was so
dangerous.
a. to travel b. travelling c. to travelling d. travel
13. While we _______________ the maths test, the fire alarm
_______________ off.
a. were doing - was going b. did - was going
c. did - went d. were doing – went
Form1: Past continuous + while + Past continuous

Form2: Past simple + while + Past continuous

Mark 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.
14. Ecotourism in the area helps preserve its rich diversity of flora and fauna.
a. custom and tradition b. past and present
b. art and crafts d. plants and animals
- flora (n) Plants
- fauna (n) Animals
15. Watching the sunrise over the ocean was a truly touching experience to all
of us.
a. thrilling b. moving c. embarrassing d. exhilarating
16. I often depend on meal planning to maintain a healthy diet throughout the
week.
a. rely on b. believe in c. blame for d. account for
blame for = accuse of : đổ lỗi cho ai

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Mark 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.
17. Despite all the stress and pressure, she managed to accomplish her goal of
graduating with honours.
a. achieve b. maintain c. fail d. distract
accomplish (v) = achieve (v) = complete (v) = finish (v) = fulfil (v) đạt được,
hoàn thành
18. In ancient times, people mostly relied on handwritten scrolls for
communication.
a. modern b. antique c. fresh d. stylish
Mark the letter a, b, c, or d to indicate the sentence that best completes each of
the following exchanges.
19. Spencer: I’m sorry I didn’t have time to show you around my village.
Becky: _______________ I booked an eco-tour, and it was amazing!
a. I don’t want to talk about it. b. That’s okay.
c. I promise. d. You’re welcome.
20. Leslie: Let’s meet at the park at 2 p.m., shall we?
Will: _______________ I didn’t quite hear you.
a. Of course I’m going. b. I don’t mind at all.
c. Do you want me to repeat it? d. I beg your pardon.
21. I’m sorry you’ve missed the train, it ______________ five minutes ago.
A. had left B. left C. has left D. has been left
22. Clark ______________ in a bank for 15 years. Then he gave it up.
A. works B. worked C. was working D. had worked
23. We live in London. We ______________ there for seven years.
A. live B. are living C. lived D. have lived
24. I finished _____________ the book and went to bed.
A. reading B. to read C. read D. to be read
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25. My teacher always expected me _____________ well in exams.
A. do B. doing C. to do D. to have done
26. Will you please stop _____________ TV channels?
A. to change B. change C. be changed D. changing
Stop + V-ing: dừng cái việc đang làm
Stop + to V: dừng tất cả lại để làm việc đó
27. My glasses are in my book bag, but I don’t remember _____________ them
there.
A. putting B. to put C. putted D. put
Remember + to V: Nhớ phải làm gì
Remember + V-ing: Nhớ đã làm gì trong quá khứ
28. He agreed _____________ the job as soon as possible.
A. start B. starting C. to start D. to be started.
29. Look at those windows! They really need _____________.
A. to clean B. cleaning C. to be cleaned D. B and C
are correctz
Need + V-ing = Need + to + be + P2: Cần ĐƯỢC làm gì
30. My bank manager advised _____________ a loan.
A. to take me out B. me taking out C. me to take out D. me take
out
S + advise + O + to V: Khuyên ai làm gì
Choose the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting.
31. Have ( A) you forgotten (B) to lock (C) the back door frequently (D)?
Forget + to V: quên phải làm gì
Forget + V-ing: quên ĐÃ làm gì
32. As soon (A) as the alarm clock had gone off (B), she woke up (C) and got
out of (D) bed.

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33. Frank is usually swimming (A) before work, (B) but (C) this morning he is
jogging.(D)
34. I like lying (A) on the beach (B), so I always (C) spend my holidays to
sunbathe (D).
Spend + O + (in) + V-ing: dành/ tiêu
Spend + O + on + N:
35. Since (A) I begin (B) school, I haven't had (C) much (D) spare time.

III. READING
A. Read the passage carefully, then choose the correct answer.
For the last few months, I have spent every Saturday in my flat and have
done nothing more exciting than working at home, reading the newspapers and
watching television. I had begun feeling bored with this and so, last weekend I
thought I would do something different. I rang up several of my friends and we
108 decided to go to London for the day. I was really excited as I hadn’t been to
London since I was ten. We decided to go by coach as this was by far the
cheapest means of transport that was available even though it meant that we
needed to get up very early. Once in London, we decided to take a sightseeing
tour as we wanted to see some of the famous buildings. After the tour, we
bought some sandwiches and ate them in a small park. In the afternoon, two of
us went shopping and the others went to the theater. We met up again at 6:30
p.m. and went to a small restaurant in Soho. The meal was really good but,
unfortunately, it took much longer than we had expected. We had to get a taxi
back to the coach station. Luckily, we got there just two minutes before our
coach left.
1. According to the passage, the writer _____________.
A. spent his last weekend at home.
B. went to London with some of his friends.
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C. has lived in London for ten years.
D. feels bored with his life.
2. He felt so excited about going to London because _____________.
A. He hadn't been there before.
B. He hadn't been there for ten years.
C. He went there ten years ago.
D. He hadn’t been there for a long time.
3. Why did they decide to go by coach?
A. Because it was available.
B. Because they wanted to start early.
C. Because other means of transport were more expensive.
D. Because it was one of the most efficient means of transport.
4. Which of the following is true?
A. They all went shopping before going to the theater.
B. They took a sightseeing tour of London and then had lunch.
C. They had lunch in a small restaurant.
D. They left the city at 6:30 p.m.
5. It can be inferred from the text that _____________.
A. they nearly missed the coach because of the meal.
B. they didn't enjoy the meal in the restaurant very much.
C. the coach had already left when they got to the station.
D. they missed the coach and had to take a taxi back.
B. Choose the word or phrase - A, B, C or D - that best fits the blank space
in the following passage.
In the old days, oral communication was commonly used between people.
Knowledge, information, news, and experience were transferred face-to-face. At
the end of the 19th century and the early 20th century, telegrams were used to
transmit communication to people from (1) ________________.
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Years ago, people used to travel (2) ________________ foot. For long
distances, they travelled by (3) ________________ animals, such as camels,
buffaloes, and horses. They also used animal-pulled carts. They dressed up in
simple ways. (4) ________________ their clothes were made of linen and
leather. They went barefoot or wore shoes made of leather. Some might wear (5)
________________ slippers. Their eating habits and diets were plain with fresh,
healthy and natural food which they got from nature.
1. A. far from B. far away C. far into D. far more
2. A. on B. to C. by D. for
3. A. to ride B. rides C. rode D. riding
4. A. Most of B. A lot of C. Many of D. Much of
5. A. plastic B. metal C. wooden D. fabric

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C. Read the passage, and choose the correct answer.
The street food shoulder pole has been familiar to Saigon people for many years. Nowadays, it has
become a special thing that makes travelers curious. In small areas of District 1 and District 3, we could
count more than 100 vendors who earned money using shoulder poles. A shoulder pole, also called a
carrying pole, is a yoke of wood or bamboo, used by people to carry a load. The vendors put their goods in
two baskets at each end of the yoke.
In downtown, we can meet young women with their shoulder poles. The baskets are covered with plastic
wrap carefully to protect the foods from street dust. In a tight space of one basket, she could mix the
ingredients and bake the cake on a small charcoal, which was defended by a carton. The ready cakes were
put in another basket.
In the morning or evening, on a rainy or sunny day, Saigon streets are marked by shoulder poles of
people from different regions of the country, which has become a unique part of Saigon. It has been said
that it isn’t hard to live in Saigon if you work hard. With a carrying pole on their shoulders, the vendors
have turned it into a "store.” The reason is very simple, they don't have enough money to open a real store.
Every day, these women continue their journey through Saigon streets under the sun and rain, selling cheap
things or street foods to earn money and feed their children.
1. A shoulder pole _____________.
A. is the connection between wood and bamboo
B. used to be called a carrying pole
C. is a bar made of wood or bamboo
D. is used to put goods on street vendors’ shoulders
2. The street food shoulder pole is _____________.
A. used by street vendors to carry things
B. a characteristic of Districts 1 and 3
C. used to make foreign travelers curious
D. a way for passersby to have food
3. All of the following are true about shoulder poles EXCEPT that _____________.
A. street vendors can bake cakes there
B. the two baskets have the same function
C. they can contain enough things to serve some customers
D. they can be protected from dust
4. All the following are benefits of shoulder poles EXCEPT that _____________.
A. they can help street vendors sell many things without a store
B. street vendors can support their families with the help of shoulder poles
C. it is a way for street vendors to carry goods around the streets
D. women are marked by unique shoulder poles from different regions
5. The word "yoke” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _____________.
A. a piece of wood that is shaped to fit across a person's shoulders to carry two equal loads
B. a wooden bar that is connected to the vehicles or loads so that they can be pulled away
C. something that connects two things or people, usually in a way that limits freedom
D. a long piece of wood that is fastened across the neck to pull heavy loads
D. Choose the word or phrase - A, B, C or D - that best fits the blank space in the following passage
Summer camp is an American tradition, and millions of children (1) __________________ some
form of camp each year. Camp gives children a chance to (2) __________________ in a multitude of
ways, and is a great chance for children to develop life skills that they can practice long after the camp
concludes.
Camp offers children a chance to immerse themselves in new activities away from home and things that
would (3) __________________ distract them. As children exit their (4) __________________ zone,
they’re free to learn new things without judgment, and in an environment where everyone is learning new
skills every day. This immersive experience encourages children to try new things and be (5)
___________________ in their skillset.

1. a. explore b. attend c. tour d. learn

2. a. grow b. memorize c. give d. build
3. a. however b. otherwise c. so d. but

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4. a. comfortable b. comforting c. comfort d. comfortably
5. a. more flexible b. most flexible c. as flexible as d. less flexible
IV. WRITTING
Do as directed
1. I started working at this hotel six month ago. (Rewrite, use the
present perfect)
I have worked at this hotel for six months.
2. Susan has been in Italy for the last three weeks. (Rewrite, use
went)
Susan last went to Italy three weeks ago.
3. How long have you lived here? (Complete the second sentence)
When did you start/ begin to live here?
4. I don’t have a laptop to do the project with my friends.
(Complete the second sentence)
I wish I had a laptop to do the project with my friends.
5. It’s a pity John can’t come to my birthday party this weekend.
(Rewrite, use a wish sentence)
I wish John could come to my birthday party this weekend.
6. The metro system/ Ho Chi Minh City/ not/ officially/operate/ yet.
(Sentence building)
The metro system in Ho Chi Minh City has not officially been
operated yet.
7. Don’t forget to bring your passport for the trip. (Rewrite, use
remember)
Remember to bring your passport for the trip.
8. While/ I/ go shopping/ yesterday/ I/ meet/ old friend/ mine.
(Sentence building)
While I was going shopping yesterday, I met an old friend of
mine.
9. I will pass the entrance exam. I will study hard. (Combine, use
condition type 1)
If I study hard, I will pass the exam.
10. Mark finally succeeded in persuading his parents to accept
his career choice. (managed)
Mark managed to persuade his parents to accept his career
choice.
11. Writing topics: (Approximately 80 words)

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* Write a passage of your schooldays in the past
* Write a passage of your family routines

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