Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

In cities, two of the most pressing problems facing the world today also come together: poverty and environmental degradation.

In a few hours, we_________the test, and we’ll go home and rest.

If it ………..last night, it ………….so hot today.

I'm lucky to have such a(n) … brother who always gives me help when I need it.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

I walked away as calmly as I could. __________, they would have thought I was a thief.

I tried to talk to her, but she was as high as a ______.

I think they should have offered Tom the job.

I________my old school teacher last week.

I haven't heard from Maria _____.

I haven't decided yet whether to move or not.   

I can't shop for groceries today. The local shops (not open) on Sunday.

I can meet you if you arrive before eleven. (SO LONG)

I am going to have a new house______

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.

Hung was invited to Hoa’s party. He wants to thank her for the lovely party.

Choose the most suitable response to fill in the blank in the following exchange.

- Hung: “Thank you very much for a lovely party.”

- Hoa: “________”.

How many means of _______ do you use on a regular basis?

His answer was so confused that I could hardly make any_______of it at all.

Her family________ to America before 1975.

He's a man of strong ........ . he always fights for what is right and you can rely on him.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 39 to 42.

  Have you ever felt that there aren’t enough hours in the day? These days we have to do our jobs, look after our homes, save energy to help the environment, and do exercise to stay healthy! Like many of us, Alex Gadsden never had enough time. He ran a business and a home and needed to lose weight. So he decided to do something about it. He invented the cycle washer. The 29-year-old now starts each day with a 45-minute cycle ride. He not only feels healthier but he saves on his energy bills and does the washing too. He said, “It gives the user a good workout. I’ve only used it for two weeks but I’ve already noticed a difference.” “I tend to get up at around six-thirty now and get straight on the cycle washer. I keep it in the garden, so it’s nice to get out in the fresh air. Afterwards, I feel full of energy. Then I generally have breakfast and a shower and I really feel ready to start the day.” The green washing machine uses 25 litres of water a wash, and takes enough clothes to fill a carrier bag. He normally cycles for 25 minutes to wash the clothes, and then for another 20 minutes to dry them. And it doesn’t use any electricity, of course. Mr Gadsden, the boss of a cleaning company, believes his machine could become very popular. With an invention which cleans your clothes, keeps you fit and reduces your electricity bill, he may well be right.

(Adapted from English Unlimited by Alex Tilbury et al.) 

What is the passage mainly about?

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

– “ Has an announcement been made about the eight o’clock flight to Paris?”

-“_____________.”

Harry, alike his colleagues, is trying hard to finish hart work early

Graham was disappointed because he _______ for the bus for an hour.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 31 to 35.

For years, charities across the globe have been encouraging students to join their volunteering programmes to help make a difference in the world. Volunteers are an integral part of any charitable organization; without them, there would be no charity. Not only can volunteering benefit a wealth of causes, but it can also boost a student's prospects once they head out into the working world. Volunteering can be a humbling experience, allowing you to see the world in a different way. Whether you agree to volunteer for a number of consecutive months or a day a week, the impact you have could be life-changing. There's also a strong sense of achievement and pride that comes with generously giving up your time for a worthy cause. When it comes to volunteering, there are countless opportunities at home or away. Many students choose to volunteer abroad to experience a new culture and learn more about other countries. It can be a wonderful way to experience another country, with support and guidance during the stay from the organizations. Volunteering overseas involves more group-based work than volunteering at home. It also gives students the opportunity to get away from studies and work responsibilities. At home, opportunities are likely to be helping with youth clubs, childcare support, medical support or charity shops. Working for a cause while at home will allow for flexibility around a student's timetable, they may be able to give up some of their spare time at the weekend or a few hours in the evening.

For further information, please send a self-addressed envelope to above address.

=> Further information can________________________________

......... farming is better for the environment because it doesn't use harmful chemicals.

Family_________later took on a much greater significance in his life.

Read the passage and choose the best answer to each of the following questions.

European Union, almost 100 million citizens of all ages invest their time, talents and money to make a positive contribution to their community by volunteering in civil society organisations, youth clubs, hospitals, schools, in sport clubs, etc. For the Commission, volunteering is an active expression of civic participation which strengthens common European values such as solidarity and social cohesion. Volunteering also provides important learning opportunities, because involvement in voluntary activities can provide people with new skills and competences that can even improve their employability. This is especially important at this time of economic crisis. Volunteering plays an important role in sectors as varied and diverse as education, youth, culture, sport, environment, health, social care, consumer protection, humanitarian aid, development policy, research, equal opportunities and external relations.

Objectives of the Year:

1. To create an enabling and facilitating environment for volunteering in the EU;

2. To empower volunteer organisations and improve the quality of volunteering;

3. To reward and recognise volunteering activities; and

4. To raise awareness of the value and importance of volunteering.

The Commission expects that the European Year of Volunteering will lead to an Increase In volunteering and to greater awareness of its added value, and that it will highlight the link between voluntary engagement at local level and its significance in the wider European context.

(EU Citizenship Portal)

1. What does the word “their” in paragraph 1 refer to?

Don’t bother me while I ……..

Select the synonym of the following bold and underlined word in each sentence in the unit

Documentary is a film or a radio or television program giving facts about something.

Do you have to do __________?

Each sentence has a mistake. Find it by choosing the letter A, B, C or D.

Do they play any other sports beside basketball and volleyball?

Diet plays an important role in the _______ of heart disease.

Tìm từ đồng nghĩa:

Consuming too much junk food increases the risk of obesity.

Clearing forests for timber has resulted ....... the loss of biodiversity.

Chopin is one of the greatest Romantic piano composers whose works are often technically ....................

Children / should / learn / choose / right / kind of clothes / right occasion.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions

Children brought up in a caring environment tend to grow more sympathetic towards others

… cars can work with little human control.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.

By the time Pete telephoned me, I had already finished updating my social networking profile.

_______ by the police.