Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
packed
turned
seemed
skilled
Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
history
hour
hurry
height
Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
shoulder
about
counting
mountain
Choose the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress.
Choose the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress.
In 1990, due to the change of the economic situation, it was very difficult to sell Dong Ho paintings and many _____ quit their job.
This river now is much less _____ than before. People are aware of the environment and they try to keep the river clean.
Huy got a bad mark for his English test. He must have been really_____.
Eating from _____ is a popular habit of people in big cities in Vietnam.
The children in my home village used to go _____, even in winter. Now they all have shoes.
Last Wednesday witnessed a _____ drop in raw oil price, which is really a big surprise.
The clanging sound of the Ha Noi _____ in the 1970s has gone deep into people’s collective memory.
The closest potentially _____ planet ever found has been spotted by Australian scientists, and it’s just 14 light-years away.
I don’t think Fred gets _____ with Daniel. They always argue.
The _____ of living in big cities is usually higher than that in the rural areas.
While we _____ Son Dong, we found a river in this biggest cave.
He suggested _____ tickets in advance to have good view.
My sister didn’t know who _____ when she had difficulty in deciding her future job.
If she learned English well, she _____ in English-speaking countries.
I wish I _____ how to paint on ceramic pots.
_____ it rains heavily, we decide to start the match on time.
Today's cities are _____ than cities in previous time.
She told me I _____ learn hard to pass the entrance exam the following month.
John: Sorry, I forgot to phone you last night.
Mary: _____
Mai: Thanks a lot for your wonderful gift.
Lan: _____
Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank.
Bau Truc pottery are made from clay from the Quao River mixed with sand. Clay is collected from the river only once a year, each lasting for half a month. Clay is taken or less depending on the ability of each person. In the clay collecting season, local people try to take as much clay as they can to store, for use in an entire year.
Currently, people are skillful artisans in Bau Truc pottery village still make pottery products in the traditional way. They do not use the wheel, the craftsmen have to turn around the products. The potters shape their products by their skillful hands and feet around a pole-round pillar, rather than on one wheel. From this step, silky clay block initially gradually forms a smooth rounded hollow block, then the formation of flower vases, or water pots.
Bau Truc’s craftsmen use wet cloths to make the product surface smooth. These items are decorated with seashells, snails or paintings featuring the daily life of Bau Truc’s people.
Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions.
Unlike life in the countryside which is often considered to be simple and traditional, life in the city is modern and complicated. People, from different regions, move to the cities in the hope of having a better life for them and their children. The inhabitants in city work as secretaries, businessmen, teachers, government workers, factory workers and even street vendors or construction workers.
The high cost of living requires city dwellers, especially someone with low income, to work harder or they have to take a part-time job to support their family. For many people, an ordinary day starts as usual by getting up in the early morning to do exercise in public parks, preparing for a full day of working and studying, then travelling along crowded boulevards or narrow streets filled with motor scooters and returning home after a busy day. They usually live in large houses, or high-rise apartment blocks or even in a small rental room equipped with modern facilities, like the Internet, telephone, television, and so on. Industrialization and modernization as well as global integration have big impact on lifestyle in the cities. The most noticeable impact is the Western style of clothes. The "ao dai" – Vietnamese traditional clothes are no longer regularly worn in Vietnamese women’s daily life. Instead, jeans, T-shirts and fashionable clothes are widely preferred.
The reason why people move to the city is _____.
The word "they" in paragraph 2 refers to _____.
Industrialization, modernization and global integration may lead to _____.
the fact that women no longer wear ao dai
The word "impact" in paragraph 2 is closet in meaning to _____.
Which is the best title of the passage?
Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions.
Metropolitan areas with a population of over 10 million are called megacities, and currently, there are 37 of them dotted around the planet. Included in this number are Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya, Japan’s three biggest cities. While Japan is currently experiencing a decline in the population overall, Tokyo is an exception and keeps growing, boasting the largest number of people of all the cities in the world.
People who come to Japan for the first time are often surprised by the mass of people in Tokyo’s rush-hour trains during weekdays. Sightseeing spots, too, are always crowded and even when walking down the street in a popular area, it is often hard to not bump into someone all the time. Tokyo city itself has a population of 13 million people and it houses about 10% of the population of all of Japan.
When are cities called megacities?
The word "it" in paragraph 2 refers to _____.
What is the population of Tokyo?
How do people feel when they come to Japan for the first time?
Which is the best title of this passage?
Choose the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given.
She let them dry in some minutes then she painted on their surface.
Choose the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given.
"We will go to Ha Long Bay this summer." my friend said.
Choose the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given.
I often lived in an extended family when I was young.
Choose the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given.
Some tourists litter everywhere, so the natural beauty is destroyed.
Choose the sentence that best combines this pair of sentences.
Life in the big cities is convenient. Many people like living there.
Choose the sentence that best combines this pair of sentences.
Hoa can’t understand what the native speakers are speaking. She wants to understand them.
Choose the sentence that best combines this pair of sentences.
I have to look after my little sister. My mother is out.
Choose the sentence that best combines this pair of sentences.
The first boy has just moved. He knows the truth.
Choose the best way to rearrange the following sentences in order to make a meaningful letter.
Dear Ann,
a. It is surprising to me to hear that you are about to visit my country on your vacation next month. I’m willing to be your instructor about everything Vietnam.
b. Therefore, show your respect by staying and talking to others when you finish your meal. It is an opportunity for you to learn more about Vietnamese culture.
c. Secondly, stay until others finish. It is not polite to leave the table too soon as other people may think that you do not want to talk to them.
d. Lastly, you should say thanks to the hosts to show that you’re pleased with the meal they’ve prepared. You can congratulate them on well-prepared meal and they will feel that their efforts are not wasted.
e. I will share with you some table manners that help you during the trip. Firstly, you shouldn’t stick the chopstick against the bowl of rice.
Look forward to seeing you soon!
Love,
Mai
Choose the best way to rearrange the following sentences in order to make a meaningful paragraph.
a. In addition, they provide employment for residents living in these villages. Income from these production activities will not only help them support their families but also develop the country’ economy.
b. In modern society, traditional craft villages still play an important role because of the benefits they bring about.
c. In my opinion, obviously, the vital roles of traditional craft villages about cultural and economic values might be remain all the time.
d. About the tradition, they play an important role in preserving traditional values for future generations. The artisans in these villages help the youngsters to know and understand about the long-lasting culture, symbols of each region.
e. We clearly see that the craft villages help to boost the country’s tourism since unique handcraft items usually attract foreign tourists so much. This also contributes to the whole economy's development from tourist products and services.