1. – Huong went on working ________ the noise the children made. A. since B. because of C. although D. in spite of 2. –“ What preparations sho

1. – Huong went on working ________ the noise the children made.
A. since B. because of C. although D. in spite of
2. –“ What preparations should be made for the typhoon?
– “ I think we should fill all the buckets ________ water and buy some canned food.”
A. at B. for C. with D. by
3. – “What do you think about these innovations?”
– “ Well, we can’t deny that technological inventions ________ us from hard work.”
A. prevent B. protect C. save D. distinguish
4. – “ She ________with her friends before, has she?”
– “ No. This is the first time she‘s written to them.”
A. hasn’t corresponded B. has corresponded C. corresponded D. isn’t corresponded
5. – “Where’s the banyan tree?”
– “It is at the ________ to the village. Just go straight ahead.”
A. field B. reputation C. entrance D. communication
6. – “ Where does the plastic in our oceans come from?”
– “ Both developed and developing nations are ________ for covering the seas with trash and polluting them.”
A. compulsory B. fashionable C. interactive D. responsible.
7. – “ We all love Jane because of her ________.”
– “ And she is so nice that many people want to make friends with her.”
A. inspiration B. friendliness C. access D. advance
8. – “Have you ever been to the new restaurant ________ just opened?”
– “ Not yet.”
A. that B. which C. whose D. where
9. – “Would you mind closing the window?”
– “________”
A. I hope so. B. It’s nice of you to say so.
C. Not at all. Go ahead! D. No, of course not.
10. – “Dad, I’ve got the first rank in class this semester”
– “_________”
A. Well done! B. Never mind!
C. Thanks! D. Sure. What can I do for you?
11. Find the word which has a different stress pattern from that of the others.
A. wonderful B. benefit C. economic D. friendliness
12. Find the word which has a different stress pattern from that of the others.
A. correspond B. impression C. compulsory D. experience
13. Find the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others.
A. shaped B. predicted C. replaced D. coughed
14. Find the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others.
A. huge B. hamburger C. luggage D. logical
II. Look at the signs. Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) for questions 11 and 12. (0.5 pt)
(A)
15. What does sign (A) say?
A. You should stay away from others to prevent spread of coronavirus.
B. You don’t need to wash your hands regularly but wash your hands with alcohol gel.
C. You must wear a face mask or covering.
D. You should do these four things to protect yourself from the coronavirus.
(B)
16. What does sign (B) say?
A. Do not enter.
B. Immediately turn round.
C. Other dangers, be careful.
D. Divided road ahead.
IV. Read the following letter. Decide if the statements from 17 to 20 are True or False, and choose the correct answers (A, B, C or D) for the questions 21 and 22. (1.5 pt)

A short-term exchange program is also known as summer or cultural exchange program. These focus on homestays, language skills, community service, or cultural activities. High school and university students can apply for the programs through various governmental or non-governmental organizations that organize the programs. A short-term exchange program lasts from one week to three months and doesn’t require the student to study in any particular school or institution, while a long-term one may last from six to ten months or up to one full year. Typically, guest students coming to the United States are expected to stay with a host family so as to benefit an intensive program that increases their understanding of other cultures, communities, and languages.

17. If you are an exchange student, you will likely work to help the local community.
without being paid.
18. A short-term exchange program may last up to one full year.
19. High school and university students are not the right persons to apply for the exchange program.
20. Exchange students have a chance to study languages more intensively.