TRƯỜNG THCS AN PHÚ ĐÔNG (UNIT 1) 2023-2024 I Choose the ward / phrase/ sentence (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space in each sentence or best answers the question (3.5 pts) Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others? A knit B hide C tide D fly Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others? A asked B laughed C reduced D raised Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others? A raincoat B enjoy C allow D prepare Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others? A wonderful B family C attention D decorate Solar panels are placed on the roof of a house and the sun’s energy is used _ water A to heat B to heating C hot D heated I'm a great believer in the _ of reading books and taking up a sport, which offer you both knowledge and health A practices B exercises C benefits D points Vietnam is the host country where organized an international summit _ February, 2019 A in B at C of D on The government is trying to _ people to use public buses instead of-motorbikes A complain B provide C reduce D persuade After winning the World Cup, Argentina's Messi the best male footballer over the last 12 months A has been named B has named C named D was named 10 - Daisy: " Will you to have dinner with me next Saturday” – I‘d love to A run over B take out C carry out D come over 11 I couldn't send my wedding invitation to you the post office closed on Sunday A so B although C because D or 12 Vietnam, _ I spent most of my childhood in, is a country of great culture and tradition A whom B that C which D where 13 - Joe: "Do you think that we should reduce using private vehicles to protect our environment?" - Jacob:" " A Yes, it's an absurd idea B Well, that's very surprising C Of course not You bet! D There's no doubt about it 14 Maria and her friend, Enika, are in a coffee shop - Maria: "Would you like vanilla ice-cream or chocolate?" - Enika: " " A Thanks, that's fine B Yes, I'd love too C It doesn't matter D Neither is fine They are good II Look at the sign Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) (or questions 15 and 16 (0.5 pt) 15 What does the notice mean? A The product should be stored in a refrigerator after days B The product can last five days after opening Once opened, C The product doesn't have to be kept cool keep in coldest part of refrigerator and D The product should be colder than the refrigerator use within five days 16 What does the sign mean? A Be careful not to drop it B Break the glass inside C Do not handle with care D Do not drink this glass III Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence (1.5 pts) 17 At the end, there were only some come to the party (invite) 18 People take enjoyment and from their work, their families and leisure activities (satisfy) 19 The law made wearing seat belts in cars  _ (compel) 20 Britain was of the first nations in Europe to be (industry) 21 People believe that the Internet is much more than television or the press (inform) 22 Many guidebooks introduce places of interest (region) IV Read the following passage Decide if the statements from 23 to 26 are True or False, and choose the correct answer: A, B, C or D) for questions 27 and 28 (1.5 pts) Breathing in air pollution could change our brain The research is from the University of British Columbia in Canada Researchers found that car fumes can change our brain's connectivity in just two hours A researcher, Professor Chris Carlsten, was surprised at what he found He said: "For many decades, scientists thought the brain may be protected from the harmful effects of air pollution The traffic pollution study was on 25 adults The researchers asked the adults to breathe in car fumes in a laboratory The research team took brain scans of the adults for two hours The scans showed that networks in the brain that we use for thinking and remembering changed There were fewer connections between the networks Another professor said the research was worrying She said: "It's concerning to see traffic pollution interrupting these networks." The researchers said there needed to be more research to see how car fumes change our brain They also advised people to close car windows when in traffic The brains of the 25 people returned to normal after they breathed clean air 23 The research is from a university in Colombia.     24 A researcher said the findings in his research weren't surprising.     25 A researcher advised people to close car windows in traffic.     26 After had breathed fresh air, the brains of the 25 people returned to normal 27 What are the affected areas of the brain used for? A love and emotion B photos and writing C fear and hate D thinking and remembering 28 Which of the following may be the best title for the reading passage? A Car fumes can change the rain in two hours B The marvelous of the rain C The rain will return normal in two hours D The affects of the fumes to the brain V Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage (1.5 pts) Having a penfriend is an excellent way for students to (29) _ their English This can either be done the old fashioned way by sending the letter through the post office (30) by e-mail using the internet Penfriends are good as the students are communicating with people in real situations They feel good when they ask their penfriend a question and then a few days later receive a (31) _ It also supports their (32) _ when they see that their American or English penfriend has similar difficulty with spelling and grammar! This page gives ideas of (33) _ to write in the first few letters and you will also find links to read real letters from students around the world It is always good to end your first letter by saying that you thank them for their time and that you wish them the best even if they not wish to correspond to you You should never make your new penpals feel compelled to reply to your letter They will reply if they want to and not need to be told that you "look (34) _ to hearing from them soon" or "I will be most disappointed if I not receive a reply" 29 A speak B practice C learn D think 30 A and B but C so D or 31 A reply B answer C respond D require 32 A priority B confidence C consideration D independence 33 A which B whom C who D what 34 A after B like C forward D up VI Rearrange the groups of words in a correct order to make complete sentences: (0.5 pt) 35 who live alone / It is/ believed that/ than those/ within a family/ people living/ will be happier/ It is 36 compared/ and less modern/ today's schools / In the past,/ were/ schools/ smaller/ to/ In the past, VII Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means almost the same as the sentence printed before it (1.0 pt) 37 They haven’t visited Hanoi for three years  The last time they paid _ 38 You need to renew your passport before traveling to another country  Your passport needs _ 39 Our city used to have a lot of beautiful villas  There used _ 40 We are afraid that having to go to work on Sunday  We wish _