I. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.
1. A. enough B. although C. laugh D. cough
2. A. books B. clubs C. hats D. stamps
II. Choose the word (A, B, C or D)whose main stress is placed differently from the others in each group.
3. A. festival B. attendance C. appliance D. material
4. A. abroad B. volume C. compose D. reduce
III. Choose the word / phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space in each sentence.
5. The tables, __________we bought yesterday, were covered with cloth.
A. who B. why C. which D. what
6. They often go ___________ at weekends.
A. picnicing B. picnics C. picnic D. picnicking
7. We are used _______________on the left.
A. to drive B. driving C. drives D. to driving
8. He used to ___________ a lot but not now.
A. smoking B. smoke C. smoked D. smokes
9. We often take part in many ________ activities.
A. socially B. sociable C. social D. society
10.This restaurant has the _________ for serving seafood.
A. reputably B. reputable C. repute D. reputation
11.They have kept__________touch with her since she went to Berlin.
A. to B. at C. in D. on
12. Her good behaviour made a deep ________ on all the class members.
A. situation B. protection C. impression D. expression
13. What will we do to keep our environment _________?
A. unpolluted B. polluted C. pollute D. pollution
14.- Ben: “I got ten marks on Math, Mom.” - Mom: “ _____________.”
A. Thanks B. Good C. Well done D. Cheers
IV.Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) for the following picture or sign.
15. On the way, you can see this sign (A) and it warns that _____. (A)
A. You must be careful with drunk drivers.
B. You should be careful since there is a pub ahead.
C. You shouldn’t drive under influence of drugs.
D. You mustn’t drive a car or ride a motorbike after drinking beer or wine.
16. At the public we can see this sign (B), it means _____. (B)
A.You should not make this place tidy.
B.Putting unused things into the garbage dump is necessary.
C.Recycling is very important to protect the environment.
D.You shouldn’t throw your garbage here.
V. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage.
In recent years, the problem of environmental (17)______has become a serious situation in big cities of our country. Why? - Nowadays, we are living in a city with an increase in population, so domestic waste is the first reason. Then many people’s (18 ) _____ is not high. In several areas, they throw trash on the street or onto the rivers. It is easy for us to see rubbish of all kinds (19) ______ on the water. Moreover, many uncultured people even “make water” in the public place. Secondly, our city is overloaded with vehicles that expel all (20) _______ and dust from them. This contributes to the heat of the air, and causes pollution. Thirdly, in several places, trees (21) ______ cut down to have room for buildings, hotels, or supermarkets. This makes the atmosphere in our city muggy and stuffy as well. Also, many factories send out waste into the rivers or (22) ____gas into the air. Finally, the drainage system in our city is very old and downgrade, so it’s always flooded whenever it rains. In conclusion, air pollutants in the cities are really alarming problem now! What do you think about this?
17. A. pollute B. pollution C. to pollute D. polluted
18. A. compliment B. announcement C. communication D. social awareness
19. A. disappointing B. saving C. floating D. consuming
20. A. smoke B. doll C. dormitory D. existence
21. A. to be B. have been C. having been D. to have been
22. A. poisonous B. poisonously C. poison D. poisoning
VI.Read the passage, then decide if the statements that follow it are True or False
Nowadays, with the help of Communication Technology, it is much easier for us to study or improve our knowledge. One way to do that is online learning in which people from one country can attend a college or university in another. Online learning is very convenient and cheap because we just stay at home and use a computer. Many universities in the world have been offering online classes for a number of years, and many students who have taken online classes say that they like them so much. Only reason is because they do not have to travel to a building at a busy timetable to listen to a professor. In addition, learning online programs is also diverse, so learners can receive programs for all levels from a distance education. Some online programs are very good and believable. They provide students with all information they need to finish their course. However, you should not send money to any schools that say you can get a college degree without doing any work. These online courses might be illegal organizations. So, thinking carefully is necessary before getting an education online. Be alert!
23. Online learning course is one of convenient ways to study.
24. Learning online is easier than learning at traditional classes.
25. You ought to send money to any schools that say you can get a college degree without doing any work.
26. It’s necessary to think carefully before getting an education online.
27. What is the passage mainly about?- It’s about _______________.
A. traditional classes B. Communication Technology
C. online learning D. universities
28. What is the meaning of the word “they” ?
A. many students B. people C. organizations D. universities
VII. Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence. …………………………….
29. The …………………………. of the model attracts us much. (EFFICIENT)
30. It is suggested that he ………………………….here now. (BE)
31. Would you mind not ………………………. on the radio until I’ve finished with this phone call?(TURN)
32. There is a ……………………. of 20% in the amount of money available for buying new books. (REDUCE)
33. He is an ……………………. doctor who just graduated from the medical school last year. (EXPERIENCE) 34. The new method enables us to do our jobs ………………………………...(EFFECT)
VIII. Put the words in the correct order to make meaningful sentences.
35. many problems /Polluted air / one of / that / we have / is / to solve/
à Polluted air …………………………………………………………………………………..….
36. by the / Maryam / impressed / beauty of / was really / Ha Long Bay/
à Maryam ………………………………………………………………………………………....
IX. Rewrite each of the following sentences in another way so that it means almost the same as the sentence printed before it
37. This film is so interesting that I have seen it many times.
à It is such………………………………………………………..………………….…………….
38. Did you know the man who sat next to me at the birthday party last night?
à You knew …………………………………………………………………………………….…?
39. I have never met such a strange man before.
à This is the first……………………………………………………………………….………….
40. The government has built many makeshift hospitals for covid -19 patients.
à Many…….……………………………………………………………………………………….
I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.
a. sword b. sweet c. swim d. swing
a. melt b. betray c. hell d. cellar
a. mirror b. trigger c. vital d. trivial
a. access b. accident c. acquire d. ascent
a. psychology b. piston c. pocket d. purse
a. magician b. prisoner c. pressure d. assure
a. boil b. poison c. noise d. choir
a. summary b. bush c. brush d. but
II. Choose the word which is stressed differently from the others.
a. powerful b. healthy c. distribute d. chocolate
a. functional b. attendant c. regular d. concentrate
a. accurate b. accompany c. underworld d. turnover
a. audience b. personal c. emotional d. industry
a. considerate b. conference c. atmosphere d. ordinary