Listen to a conversation between two friends. Then answer the questions.
What technology did Tom like the most?
Thought messaging
Flying cars
Holographic phones
Robot servants
What does "thought messaging" use to work?
a chip
a signal
a keyboard
a phone
Why is Tom worried about the brain chip?
It might be too expensive.
It might send the wrong thought by mistake.
It will give him a headache.
He doesn't like surgery.
According to Anna, how will technology help travelers?
Glasses will translate languages instantly.
Trains will be much faster.
Hotels will be free.
Luggage will follow you automatically
Listen to a conversation. Then choose the correct answer.
What device does Dr. Alan predict we will wear?
Smart glasses
A special watch
Translating earbuds
A computer helmet
According to Dr. Alan, what can the new technology do well?
Translate jokes
Understand poems
Help with basic tasks
Teach grammar
Why does Dr. Alan think language learning will continue?
Machines are too expensive.
Machines cannot translate emotions well.
People love taking exams.
Schools will force students to go.
What is the host concerned about at the end of the interview?
The cost of the device
Her car driving too fast
Machines not understanding her accent
Forgetting her own language
Last Sunday, many students took part _____ the tree-planting event near the river.
in
at
on
with
They _____ young trees in the park when it rained heavily.
would plant
had planted
were planting
planted
During the big winter sale, the supermarket stays open _____ than usual.
more late
more lately
lately
later
We shouldn't _____ old clothes. We can give them to charity to protect the environment.
put out
throw away
find out
wash away
We need to buy _____ to decorate our new apartment.
some furniture
some furnitures
a furniture
many furniture
James: We should finish the project today instead of waiting until Monday.
Lisa: _____
Monday was a better day for that.
I'm sorry. It's not finished yet.
Wow! We have plenty of time for it.
I can't agree with you more.
Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank.
MODERN SHOPPING HABITS
Shopping is an activity that people do all over the world. In the past, most families visited small local markets to buy fresh vegetables and meat. Today, large supermarkets and shopping malls are very common in cities. These modern places are often than the old markets. They offer a wide range of products and services in a clean, cool building. Customers enjoy walking around these large centers because they are comfortable and safe.
Recently, online shopping has become a major trend. Millions of people use the internet to buy what they need. There are advantages to this method. For example, you can shop at any time of the day or night. It is easy to compare prices between different websites to find the best deal. However, traditional stores are still important. Some customers prefer to see a product with their own eyes. They want to check the quality before spending money. Last year, the number of people shopping in physical stores during the holiday season. Shopping will likely continue to change as technology improves.
Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
technology
wonder
shopping
property
Choose the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress.
natural
disaster
tornado
tsunami
Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank.
STUDENT RECYCLING GUIDE
Recycling is very important for our school. We want to reduce waste and keep the classrooms clean. Please look at the guide below:
If we all help, we can save the . Thank you for your help!
Four phrases/sentences have been removed from the text below. Choose the correct answer to complete the text. Write only the letter A-D in each blank.
A. They are now fun places where friends meet to eat and talk
B. the happy customers will come back to buy more things
C. which let them look at many different items on their phones
D. For example, when people want to touch and try on new clothes
Shopping has changed a lot because many people now use the internet to buy what they need. Most shoppers enjoy using websites, . Because of this, small local shops must work harder to find new customers. Today, big malls are more than just places to buy things. . Even though online shopping is very fast, some people still like going to real stores. , they usually visit the city center to see the products themselves. Good service is also very important for every business. If a shop assistant is kind and helpful, . In the end, shopping is best when it is both easy and friendly.
Read the passage and choose the best answer for each question.
Vietnam is a fast-growing country, but this growth brings different types of pollution. One major problem is air pollution, especially in big cities like Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. Many motorbikes and factories release smoke into the air. This makes it difficult for people to breathe and causes health problems.
Another concern is water pollution. In many areas, waste from factories and plastic trash flows into rivers and the sea. This is dangerous because it kills fish and makes the water unsafe for drinking or farming. Many volunteers are now working to clean up the beaches to protect the ocean.
Finally, noise pollution is common in urban areas. The constant sound of traffic and construction can be very stressful for residents. The government is trying to solve these issues by planting more trees and encouraging people to use public transport. Protecting the environment is important for a healthy future in Vietnam.
This passage is about _____.
the most famous cities in Vietnam
problems with the environment in Vietnam
how to travel around Vietnam by motorbike
the history of Vietnamese farming and fishing
According to the passage, what is TRUE about water pollution?
It is found in the rivers around local factories.
It causes a lot of stress for local residents.
It makes the water difficult to use for growing food.
It only happens in places where volunteers are working.
The word "urban" in paragraph 3 could best be replaced by ______.
rural
quiet
downtown
clean
The word "This" in paragraph 2 refers to ______.
cleaning the beaches
using plastic trash
water pollution
farming and fishing
Based on the passage, how could a person living in a big city best help reduce pollution?
Join volunteers to clean up the beaches
Go to the suburban area every weekend
Take a bus instead of using a motorbike
Plant more trees around factories
Choose the best sentence that can be made from the words given.
we / leave / the / building / as / soon / as / the / fire / alarm / ring.
We can leave the building as soon as the fire alarm will ring.
We ought leave the building as soon as the fire alarm rang.
We must leave the building as soon as the fire alarm rings.
We should leaving the building as soon as the fire alarm rings.
Choose the best sentence that can be made from the words given.
there / be / only / water / left / in / bottle / so / we / need / buy / some / more.
There is only a few water left in the bottle, so we need to buy some more.
There are only few water left in the bottle, so we need buy some more.
There is only a little water left in the bottle, so we need buying some more.
There is only little water left in the bottle, so we need to buy some more.
Choose the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given.
Even though the villagers are busy with the harvest, they still help each other with the housework.
Because the villagers are busy with the harvest, they help each other with the housework.
The villagers are busy with the harvest, so they still help each other with the housework.
Despite being busy with the harvest, the villagers still help each other with the housework.
The villagers are busy with the harvest, but they don't help each other with the housework.
Choose the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given.
The local authorities suddenly warned residents about the volcanic eruption.
The local authorities gave a sudden warning to the residents about the volcanic eruption.
The residents suddenly warned the local authorities that the volcano might erupt.
There was no warning from the local authorities before the volcano erupted suddenly.
The local authorities were warned by the residents about the sudden volcanic eruption.
Choose the underlined part that needs correction.
We arrived to the airport just in time to catch our flight.
arrived
to
airport
in
Choose the underlined part that needs correction.
Unless he doesn't hurry up, he will miss the bus.
he
doesn't
up
will
Choose the underlined part that needs correction.
I forgot to turn off the lights before leave the house.
forgot
turn
off
leave