REVISION FOR THE MID- FIRST TERM TEST

Part 1. PRONUNCIATION
Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced different from the others
1. A. activity
B. sick
C.think
D. city
2. A. book
B. cook
C. foot
D. noodles
3. unload
B. cruel
C. puzzle
D. muscle
4. A. detest
B. resort
C. prefer
D. message
Part 2. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
Choose the correct options to complete sentences
1. My uncle hired extra workers to help at harvest………………………… .
A. time
B. point
C. period
D. season
2.They are harvesting rice in the……………………….
A.crop
B. orchard
C. garden
D. paddy field
3. In his free time, my younger brother is……………………… on taking photos and doing puzzles.
A. fond
B. keen
C. crazy
D. interested
4. We often play football ……………………….during summer time.
A.one another
B. together
C. each other
D. themselves
5. Be quiet, please! I'm trying to………………………….on my homework.
A. concentrate
B. log
C. advise
D. bully
6. From the hilltop, we can see row after row of coffee trees…………………….to the horizon.
A. running
B. expanding
C. enlarging
D. stretching
7. Tom's father is very………………………. so he can control the combine harvester very well.
A.well-trained
B. surrounded
C. relaxed
D. interested
8. Does your brother dislike………………………his friends?- Yes, he prefers……………………….them.
A. call/message
B. calling/messaging
C. to call/to message
D. to call/message
9. Posting personal pictures on social media is fun;………………………., sometimes it can bring many problems.
A. although
B. but
C. however
D. so
10. Social media help teens connect with others;……………………… they also cause teens to feel lonely.
A. however
B. therefore
C. otherwise
D. although
11. Trung: “What a beautiful shirt you have, Mai!”
Mai: “…………………………….. .”
A. I agree.
B. Why do you say that? C. Thank you.
D. I am Ok.
12. Teenagers need encouragement from their parents,…………………….not all parents are willing to encourage their children.
A. for
B. and
C. so
D. but
13. Lan: “Would you like to come to my house this afternoon, Thanh?”
Thanh: “…………………………..”
A. That's very kind of you. Thanks.
B. No, I can go there myself.
C. Yes, I like staying at home.
D. I think I can
14 Horses can run much………………………..than buffaloes.
A. fast
B. the fastest
C.as fast as
D. faster
15. Alice likes playing chess because she thinks it can help her ………………………. better.
A.connect
B. show off
C. concentrate
D. keep fit

C .READING
Part 1.Read the text and answer the questions

A lot of teenagers take part in clubs in their schools. So what are the benefits of school clubs?
First, when you join a school club you make new friends. You will meet other students who could potentially become your new close friends. The reason is that clubs have
members with something in common. At club meetings you will spend some time with other members. This will help you better understand one another and even become
friends.
In addition, being a club member helps you learn new skills. By participating in different clubs and working with diverse people, you can develop such skills as
communication, teamwork, and time management.
Another benefit of joining a club is that you can improve yourself. You not only learn more about your area of interest but you can also become more confident. You will
have a chance to work with new people, organize club activities, and take part in different events. This will make you feel much better about yourself.
Answer the questions:
1/ How many benefits of school clubs mentioned in the passage?
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2/ Can you make new friends when you join a school club?
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3/ Are there students with something in common in a club ?
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4/ How can you develop such skills as communication, teamwork and time management?
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5/ Do you only learn more about your area of interest when you take part in a school club ?
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6/ Do you take part in any club at school?
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Part 2.Read the passage. Circle the best answer A, B or C to each of the questions.
With approximately 2.96 billion users as of 2022, Facebook is undoubtedly one of the favoured social networking sites in the globe. As for students, they use
Facebook for different purposes, including entertainment or academic learning. First, it is a relaxing channel where students comfortably tend to vent their
negative thoughts on their school life via a status, share unforgettable memories, or watch multiple funny clips to relieve stress. Additionally, they can easily
connect with those who have the same interests through various Facebook pages where they enjoy reading top comments or discussing hot topics with each
other. Second, Facebook, regarded as the biggest knowledge platform, enables learners to get access to an array of free learning materials and even ask for
specialized knowledge from other friendly users. Besides, it's very convenient for students to create a Facebook group chat on Facebook Messenger to upload
and share lectures, prepare for class presentations as well as do assignments together. In short, Facebook can contribute to students' academic achievements if
they take full advantage of it in an appropriate way.
1.What is the passage mainly about?
A.The drawbacks of Facebook in student's learning.
B.The benefits of Facebook in student's learning.
C.The development of Facebook in student's learning.
2. What does the word it in line 4 mean?
A.Facebook
B. Entertainment
C. School life
3.According to the passage, where can students find like-minded ones?
A.Facebook Messenger
B. Facebook comments
C. Facebook pages

4.Why is Facebook called the biggest knowledge platform?
A.Because students can gain a large number of free learning materials.
B. Because students can enjoy a large number of English videos.
C. Because students can talk to a large number of knowledgeable users there.
5.Which of the following is NOT the main purpose when students form a learning group chat?
A.Preparing for class presentations.
B.Venting their negative thoughts on their school life.
C.Discussing hot topics with each other.
Part 3 Choose the correct answer A, B, C or D to fill in each blank in the following passage.
I live in a small village in Ninh Binh. I love the (1) _________ peace and quiet of my village. The air is unpolluted, and the (2) _________ of life is slow. The
people in my village are friendly and hospitable. They are always willing (3) _________ each other. We cultivate mainly rice and beans. We raise cows and
buffaloes too. We can also enjoy (4) _________ in the nearby area. It is actually a national park, so the wildlife there can live and move about (5) _________.
All these things make me love my (6) _________. more and intend to live here my whole life.
1. A. urban
B. rural
C. city
D. suburban
2. A. speed
B. step
C. pace
D. cost
3. A. to help
B. helping
C. help
D. helped
4. A. nature
B. environment
C. countryside D.
5. A. safe
B. safety
C. unsafely
D. safely
6. A. village
B. hometown
C. house
D. A &B are correct
Part 4 Complete the passage. Write ONE suitable word in each blank.
During the early years, (1)…………………… jigsaw puzzles is a popular activity that many parents choose for their children to develop their
concentration and creativity. With various colours, shapes and sizes, this hobby significantly draws kids' attention, which they can spend all day handling the
small pieces (2)……………………boredom. It's also quite challenging for little kids to use their eyes and hands for finding and (3)……………………many
pieces together to make the given image. To motivate kids more effectively, parents should choose suitable and captivating jigsaw images. They can let
kids do simple ones first and then (4)…………………… the levels of difficulty gradually. But remember that this indoor game can make a child get
frustrated and even give it up. That's why parents should be ready to give children support in time and cheer them up (5)……………………they reach the
last jigsaw.
D.WRITING
Part 1/ Rewrite the sentences so that the second one has the same meaning as the first one
1. I enjoy listening to music every day.
I am....................................................................................................................................................
2. His car doesn't run as fast as a racing car does.
A racing car .......................................................................................................................................
3. Lan speaks English more slowly than Mary does
Mary speaks........................................................................................................................................
4. The Buffalo-fighting Festival took place in Do Son last Saturday so there were so many people.
Because………………………………………………………………………………………………..
5. I don't like taking exercise in the morning.

I dislike...................................................................................................................................................
6. Mark is hard-working. That's why he usually gets high scores on exams. (therefore)
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Part 2. For each question, complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first one. Use the word in brackets and do not change it.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS.
1.When Trang has free time, she likes hanging out with her friends. (LEISURE)
In ……………………………, Trang likes hanging out with her friends.
2.When Minh has free time, he likes surfing the net more than going shopping. (TO)
When Minh has free time, he prefers surfing the net ……………………………
3.Nick spent an hour loading the fruit onto the truck. (IT)
…………………………… an hour to load the fruit onto the truck.
4.During the rice harvest, they often need a combine harvester. (USING)
They often harvest ……………………………a combine harvester.
5.Ann is very tired; however, she helps her mother with the housework. (BUT)
Ann is very tired, …………………………… her mother with the housework.

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Part 3.Write a passage (about 80-100 words) about the leisure activity you like most, using the following questions as cues
1. What is the name of the leisure activity?
2. Who do you like doing the leisure activity with?
3. How often do you do the leisure activity?
4. What are the benefits of the leisure activity?
5. Why do you like the activity?
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