Phần 1

(12 câu)
Câu 1

Choose the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation.

Câu 1:
certain
mainly
daily
afraid
Câu 2:
connect
nephew
relation
sketch
Câu 2

Choose the word that differs from the other three in position of the primary stress.

Câu 1:
receive
moment
joyful
simple
Câu 2:
recognize
breadwinner
overcome
passionate
Câu 3

Choose the correct answer to complete in each of the following questions.

Câu 1:

My grandmother fell ____________ love with my grandfather on a trip.

in
at
to
on
Câu 2:

I made wonderful ____________ when we visited my grandparents.

feelings
memories
opinions
emotions
Câu 3:

We helped each other, showing our ____________ family bond.

hard-working
well–known
easy-going
tight-knit
Câu 4:

When I was little, my parents used ____________ me to the park.

take
to took
to take
taking
Câu 5:

When I was young, my parents ____________ me to the zoo every summer.

would took
would take
will take
will took
Câu 6:

Hoang: I believe families were closer back then.

Tuan: ____________ Families spent more time together.

That's true!
Don't worry!
That's nice!
You're welcome!
Câu 7:

We were ____________ for the time we spent together as a family.

tolerant
thankful
gentle
generous
Câu 8:

My grandfather worked in the fields; ____________, my grandmother prepared lunch.

meanwhile
moreover
nevertheless
otherwise
Câu 4

What does this sign say?

This region has an unstable cliff, so move carefully. 
People continue to visit the cliff in spite of its instability.  
The cliff is so unstable that people can't stand on it. 
You should stay away from here due to the dangerous cliff. 
Câu 5

What does this sign say?

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You don't have to bring your dogs to playgrounds. 
The playground is banned for dogs without muzzles. 
It is forbidden to play with dogs in playgrounds. 
Dogs are prohibited on playgrounds for children. 
Câu 6

What does this sign say?

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You should be aware of nearby agricultural vehicles here. 
You need to be careful when driving farm vehicles here. 
You should let others drive farm vehicles if you don't know. 
You must let the agricultural vehicles ahead of you pass.
Câu 7

What does this notice say? 

FAMILY PICNIC

Next Sunday at the park

Bring snacks to share.

Let Aunt Lisa know if you're coming.

Contact Aunt Lisa if ____________.

you want to attend the picnic
you don't know the location
you are bringing drinks
you have no snacks to bring
Câu 8

What does this notice say? 

Ben,

Grandma baked cookies and would love for you to visit this afternoon. Could you drop by after school?

Love, Dad.

Ben should visit Grandma after school.
Ben needs to take cookies to Grandma.
Dad is asking Ben to bake with Grandma.
Ben's grandma wants him to help bake cookies.
Câu 9

1. Good manners are essential for both individuals and their communities. We are not born with them; we learn them from our families and teachers, and we pass them down to the next generation.

2. Even a long time ago, children were taught to behave well and be responsible. They learned to respect older people. For example, when passing something to someone, they used both hands. When entering a room, they greeted the oldest person first and bowed slightly as a sign of respect. Boys were taught to work hard to support their families, while girls learned household tasks and how to take care of others. Honesty and loyalty were highly valued; if they made a mistake, they would not let someone else take the blame, which would be unfair and cowardly. They understood that strong family bonds are essential and everyone should support each other during tough times.

3. Fortunately, many of these values have been preserved throughout the years. They contribute significantly to the unique culture of Vietnam, reminding us of the importance of kindness, respect, and unity among family and friends. Everyone can benefit from this, as good manners help us live better as a community.

Câu 1:

What is the main idea of the passage?

The setting for enhancing good manners.
The methods to teach good manners to kids.
The spread of good manners through generations.
The importance of good manners in society.
Câu 2:

The word “them” in paragraph 1 refers to ____________.

individuals
good manners
communities
families
Câu 3:

According to paragraph 2, children are taught to __________.

bow in response to greetings from others
speak out about unfairness and dishonesty
do household choir diligently by adults
behave politely towards older individuals
Câu 4:

The word “cowardly” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ____________.

not brave
not polite
not clear
not angry
Câu 5:

What can be inferred based on the passage?

Culture will be lost if we do not preserve and develop good moral values.
Beautiful values should be maintained and promoted for future generations.
Good manners need to be taught to everyone from the moment they are born.
Everyone needs to build strong family relationships to develop a civilized society.
Câu 10

When I was a child, I lived in a small thatched cottage in County Galway. (1) __________, so we had to light a fire to stay warm during the winter. I have three brothers and four sisters, and we all grew up together. (2) __________, climbing trees, playing sports, and especially playing hide-and-seek.

One of my favorite toys was a wooden boat that my brother made for me. (3) __________ It was a simple toy, but I really enjoyed it because I didn't have many other toys.

Every day, we walked to school, and it took us around thirty minutes to get there. (4) __________ We only studied three subjects in school: English, Irish, and math. Life was hard sometimes, but I have a lot of good memories from my childhood.

A. I used to play with it in the river behind our house.

B. Our house didn't have running water or electricity

C. The school was old, dark, and quite cold inside, especially in the winter.

D. As kids, we loved playing outside

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Câu 11

Câu 1:

Choose the correct arrangement to make a logical text.

My family had some important traditions in the past. Every Sunday, we had a big and happy family lunch together. ______________

a. Another tradition was celebrating New Year's Eve.

b. At midnight, we would hug each other and wish for a good year ahead.

c. My grandmother cooked a special meal, and everyone came to eat and talk.

d. We would gather at my uncle's house, and my grandparents told us stories about the past year.

c - a - b - d
c - a - d - b
a - d - c - b
a - c - d - b
Câu 2:

Choose the correct sentence that can end the text above.

Since then, it has been hard for us to have occasions for family gatherings.
These traditions left me with wonderful memories that I still cherish today.
Memories of those traditions are gradually being replaced by current trends.
These days, we avoid family gatherings because no one enjoys them anymore.
Câu 12

Câu 1:

Choose the correct arrangement to make a logical text.

My grandmother had a simple and happy childhood. She spent a lot of time playing outside with her friends. ______________

a. When she got home, she helped her mother with chores like cooking and cleaning.

b. They didn't have many toys, so they made up games and climbed trees.

c. Afterward, the family would gather in the evening, and her father would tell them funny stories.

d. She learned how to make delicious meals, which she still makes today.

b - a - d - c
a - d - c - b
b - d - a - c
a - d - b - c
Câu 2:

Choose the correct sentence that can end the text above.

When her parents moved to the city, she lost contact with her friends.
Life was not easy, but she was happy and loved her family very much.
As she grew older, she saw her childhood wasn't as happy as she thought.
She said that her childhood was very different from young people today.