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Choose 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.
combine
power
provide
method
suggest
goal
program
organize
Choose A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
regular
energy
position
diagram
sustainable
residential
renewable
available
Choose A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
After he had finished his English course, he __________ to England to continue his study.
goes
went
has gone
was going
Sleep, rest and relaxation can _______________ the ageing process.
slow down
speed up
turn off
turn on
The major factor __________ the generation gap is lack of communication between parents and their children.
causing
resulting
leading
making
Those audiences _______ show their tickets before entering the concert hall.
have to
must
ought to
don't have to
To decide the winner of the competition, the examiners ________ candidates' dishes now.
taste
tasted
are tasting
was tasting
City _____________ will stop using their cars in urban areas.
dwellers
governments
authorities
researchers
Smokers generally do know that smoking is extremely harmful, but it’s just that they can’t help_______it.
doing
to do
do
having done
Singapore has made a huge ________________ to scholarships for ASEAN’s students
decision
effort
contribution
arrangement
A large amount of carbon dioxide __________ are released into the atmosphere by burning fossil fuels.
emissions
carbon footprint
emit
greenhouse gas
As a student, I think I should study more and be more responsible for making contribution ______. preserving our environment better.
on
of
from
to
Choose A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges.
Liz: “Guess what? My first novel has just been published.” - Andrew: “____________”
It’s my pleasure.
Congratulations
Better luck next time!
It’s very kind of you.
Mike: “Can I feed the gorilla, Mrs Smith?” - Mrs Smith: “____________. The sign says ‘No feeding the animals’.
Of course you can
I don’t think it works
I’m sure about that
I’m afraid not
Complete the following sentences with the correct forms of the words in capitals.
17. The book opens with an of why some food are not good for health. (EXPLAIN)
18. Farming contributes more than 30 percent of the total greenhouse gas .. (EMIT)
19. Gen Zers are very and able to experiment with social platforms to suit their needs. (CREATE)
20. In the future, cities will only use sources of energy such as wind and solar power. (RENEW)
Read the following text and choose the best answer to fill in the blanks.
Glaciers are melting, sea levels are rising, cloud forests are dying. More alarmingly, wildlife is scrambling to keep (21)________ . It’s becoming clear that humans have caused most of the past century’s warming by (22)________ heat-trapping gases as we power our modern lives. Called greenhouse gases, their levels are higher now than in the last 650,000 years.
We call the result global warming, but it is causing a set of changes to the Earth’s climate, or long-term weather patterns, that varies from place to place. As the Earth spins each day, the new heat swirls with it, (23)________ up moisture over the oceans, rising here, settling there. It’s changing the rhythms of climate that all living things have come to rely upon.
What will we do to slow this warming? How will we cope (24)________ the changes we’ve already set into (25)________ ? While we struggle to figure it all out, the face of the Earth as we know it-coasts, forests, farms and snow-capped mountains-hangs in the balance.
(https://www.nationalgeographic.com)
Read the passage and the best answer to each of the following.
The 22nd Southeast Asian Games were held in Vietnam from the 5th to 13th December, 2003. Although it was the first time Vietnam hosted such a big sports event, the Games were a great success. The Games really became a festival that impressed sports enthusiasts with its spirit: solidarity, co-operation for peace and development.
Athletes from 11 participating countries competed in 32 sports, and 444 gold medals were won. Some teams such as table tennis, badminton, karate, volleyball, basketball and wrestling were composed of top competitors in the region. Many Games records were close to international levels. Vietnam won 158 gold medals to finish at the top of the Southeast Asian Games medal standings. Thailand ranked second with 90 golds, and Indonesia was third with only 55 golds. Singapore and Vietnam were the two nations which had participants who were presented with the Most Outstanding Athlete titles in the Swimming and Shooting events. The Vietnamese Women's Football team successfully defended the SEA Games title. Vietnam and Thailand played in the Men's Football Final. The Thai Team won the gold medal. In other sports such as karate, athletics, bodybuilding and wushu, the young and energetic Vietnamese athletes performed excellently and won a lot of gold medals.
Vietnam's first place finish was not surprising. Firstly, to prepare for the 22nd SEA Games, Vietnam carried out an intensive programme for its athletes, which included training in facilities, both home and abroaD. Secondly, with the strong support of their countrymen, the Vietnamese athletes competed in high spirits. The country's success has proved that Vietnam can organise sporting events on an international level. A plan has been proposed for Vietnam to host the Asia Sports Games at some point in the future.
It can be inferred from the passage that ___________.
Vietnam can organise sporting events better than other countries
Vietnam had already planned for the next Sea Games in the future
Vietnam prepared its athletes well for the 22nd SEA Games
Vietnam protected its first place in SEA Games competition
The word "title" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ___________.
power
label
headline
trophy
According to the passage, what is NOT true about the 22nd Southeast Asian Games?
There were 11 countries participating in.
Many athletes had broken the world records.
Indonesia ranked higher than Singapore.
Vietnamese Women's Football team won gold medal.
The word "intensive” in paragraph 3 has OPPOSITE meaning to_________.
delicate
flexible
sensitive
vigorous
What is the writer's main purpose in writing this passage?
To explain the reasons why 22nd Sea Games was organised in Vietnam.
To express the writer's love and how much he is proud of the country's success.
To introduce top competitors in the region and their ranking in the Games.
To show Vietnamese's ability in organising international sporting events.
Complete the sentences without changing the meaning.
31. I prefer going out for a meal to staying at home.
=> I’d rather
32. There’s no need for you to drive very fast. (using Modals)
=> You don’t
33. It is better for you to talk to your parents about your problem.
=> You
34. When did you begin to do research on lung cancer?
=> How long
35. When it is seen from the outside, the building looks a mess, but it is lovely inside.
=> Seen
Listen and fill in each blank with the correct answer.
36. The miniskirt was invented in the .
37. The speakers both think that the was one of the greatest inventions in the fashion world.
38. Bell-bottoms could have legs opening up to centimetres.
39. A trend in the was "power dressing." Women wore shoulder pads to look powerful.
40. Rachel agrees that, sounds really cool.