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Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently                                        

Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently

Choose the word with a different stress pattern.

Choose the word with a different stress pattern.

Choose the best option to complete each of the following sentences.

Widespread__________and intensive farming cause soil erosion.

__________is the tenth sign of the zodiac, and represented by a goat with a fish's tail.

The land loses its protective cover of__________and soon turns into desert.

It is commonly believed In the USA that on the wedding day, the bride wears “something borrowed” that can be a friend’s__________.

Jack has just bought a (n) __________camera.

My laptop is__________yours.

The water__________a lot of local people drink is untreated.

If you__________to Ninh Binh, remember to stop by Cue Phuong National Park.

Choose the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following sentences.

Continuing to deplete the Earth’s natural resources will cause serious damage to the environment.

Complete the following sentences using the correct form of the verbs given in brackets.

If we drink the polluted water, we (have) __________health problems.

“I (buy) __________my son a new laptop last week,” Jack said to me.

The polluted environment results__________birds’ death.

Mike is fond__________using his smartphone for English learning.

The government needs to protect women__________violence.

Listen to part of a talk about gender equality and fill in each blank with NO MORE THAN ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER.

One of Sustainable Development Goals is to support__________learning opportunities.

According to the Education 2030 agenda, gender equality means__________education between both
genders.

According to UNESCO Institute of Statistics, a number of__________girls still remain out of school.

One barrier of gender equality is__________attitudes about women’s status and role.

Read the passage and choose the best option to fill in each blank.

Wearing Ao Dai helps women dignify their body’s attraction as (2) __________as reflect a national culture.

The Vietnamese Ao Dai Is made from the finest silk or other special types of soft fabrics, (3) __________ not only attract the attention of others, but also ensure the comfort of Its owners.

The elegant and soft features of Ao Dai can also be interpreted as the indirect symbols of Vietnam, as a peace-loving country, (4) __________a rich traditional culture.

Nowadays, Ao Dai is worn more commonly in the daily life - for example, teachers and students wear Ao Dai to school; flight attendants, office workers, hotel and restaurant receptionists wear it on their jobs, and so on. (5) __________, Ao Dai is also highly regarded as the symbol of proper behavior, and women often wear it on their visits to temples and pagodas.

Read the passage and choose the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Earth Day is an annual event celebrated around the world on April 22 with the aim to raise public awareness of the world’s environmental problems. The first Earth Day was held in 1970 in the USA. John McConnell the promoter of Earth Day campaigned to celebrate the Earth on March 21,1970. In response to John McConnell’s movement, the US city of San Francisco officially announced March 21, 1970, and then Secretary-General of the United Nations u Thant announced it as International Earth Day. But later, the major of the annual group celebrating Earth Day believed that after the Resurrection was truly Earth Day, and they celebrated It on April 22 every year. The second Earth Day was launched by Gaylord Nelson, a former Wisconsin Democratic senator, on April 22, 1970 with 20 million participants. It is first born from 1970, but until 2009 officially recognized by the United Nations. On Earth Day, people often organize activities aimed at protecting the environment such as saving energy, planting green trees, collecting garbage. Today more than 500 million people in 175 countries celebrate Earth Day.
The first Earth Day was celebrated__________.

__________is the person who Initiated Earth Day.

The number of people celebrating Earth Day on April 22, 1970 was__________.

The United Nations officially recognized Earth Day in__________.

__________is NOT mentioned as one of people's abilities on Earth Day.

Complete the second sentence in each pair so that it has the similar meaning to the first sentence.

“Noise pollution can cause ear problems or even permanent deafness, especially to older people”, Jack said.
→ Jack told___________________________________________

This is the first time I have met such a beautiful bride.
→ She is___________________________________________

Hilton Hotel is very big and luxurious. My brother’s wedding will take place there (where)
→ _____________________________________________________________

There are not many trees in this area. The air is not fresh (if)
→ _____________________________________________________________

Write a short paragraph (120 -150 words) to describe an important festival in your country you take. You can use the following questions as cues.
• What is it?
• What do people do during it?
• What do you like about it?
• Why is it important in your country?

Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently

Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently

Choose the word with a different stress pattern

There are extra benefits for people on low_________.

If you are born from 23rd September to 23rd October, your zodiac sign is_________.

We send our_________to teachers by uploading them on the Internet.

_________worship is a kind of traditional belief that is universal of Vietnamese people.

People_________cut down trees randomly because it causes the erosion of soil and makes the air polluted.

If you_________busy, we_________an eco-tour to Cat Ba National Park.

I joined in_________eco-tour to Tam Dao National Park with my friends_________week ago.

Choose the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE m meaning to the underlined part in each of the following sentences.

A lot of exotic plant species are planted in this garden.

Complete the following sentences using the correct form of the words given in brackets.

The young girl graduated from a_________university. (PRESTIGE)

The Earthquake_________hundreds of houses in many remote villages two weeks ago. (DESTRUCTION)

Listen and decide whether the statements are True (T) or False (F).

Japanese traditional wedding ceremony often takes place at a shrine

The bride wears a small white headdress

The minimum entrance fee for the wedding reception is $100

Receptions are held in hotel conventional rooms or wedding halls

Read the passage and choose best option to fill in the blank
Gender equality is an important criterion in assessing the development of a society and the sustainability of an economy. Vietnamese businesses have become (1)__________interested in and been investing more in gender equality in the workplace in recent years. According to a recent report from the General Statistics Office, women accounted (2) __________48.1% of the country’s workforce in 2017. The percentage of women in top management positions is relatively high, at 28% compared to the global average of 19%.
There are still, however, many barriers to gender equality in the workplace in Vietnam. The proportion of women involved in management and leadership has increased, (3) __________is still low in general. In some organizations, a pay gap still exists between men and women doing the same job. There are fewer opportunities for women to access high-income jobs than for men, and women are also more vulnerable (4) __________businesses need to cut down their workforce. This is also one of the differences between Vietnamese companies and foreign enterprises operating in Vietnam. Many foreign enterprises in Vietnam are more likely to (5) __________female workers, as women are believed to be more focused and productive than men.

According to a recent report from the General Statistics Office, women accounted (2) __________48.1% of the country’s workforce in 2017.

The proportion of women involved in management and leadership has increased, (3) __________is still low in general.

There are fewer opportunities for women to access high-income jobs than for men, and women are also more vulnerable (4) __________businesses need to cut down their workforce.

Many foreign enterprises in Vietnam are more likely to (5) __________female workers, as women are believed to be more focused and productive than men.

Read the passage and choose the correct answer to each of the following questions
Yellowstone National Park is an American national park that is located in the states of western Wyoming, Montana and Idaho of the United States. It was established on March 1, 1872. Yellowstone is the first and oldest national park in the world. Yellowstone is famous for its wildlife and geothermal features, especially Old
Faithful geysers. Native Americans have lived in the Yellowstone area for at least 11,000 years. The US military was commissioned to oversee this area after it was established. In 1917, the management of the park was transferred to the National Park Service, an agency established several years earlier. Yellowstone National Park covers an area of 8,980 km2, including lakes, canyons, rivers and mountain ranges. Yellowstone Lake is one of the largest lakes in North America and is located in the center of the Yellowstone Caldera. Yellowstone National Park has hundreds of mammal, bird, fish and turtle species in which some of them are endangered or threatened species. Yellowstone has numerous activities such as hiking, camping, boating, fishing and sightseeing. During the winter, visitors often access the park by way of guided tours that use either snow coaches or snowmobiles.

According to the passage, Yellowstone National Park __________.

The word “transferred” has the CLOSEST meaning to__________.

Yellowstone Lake is__________.

According to the passage, Yellowstone has a lot of activities EXCEPT__________.

Complete the second sentence in each pair so that it has the similar meaning to the first sentence

We will plant more trees In this street next week.
→ More trees________________________________________

No one is happier than John on his wedding day.
→ John is ________________________________________

Combine these pairs of sentences
The national park is near my house. It has plentiful species of flora and fauna (which)
→ ______________________________________________________

I find mobile devices useful. They can help students get high results in their study (because)
→ ______________________________________________________

Write a short paragraph (120 -150 words) to describe an electronic device that is useful for you. You can use the following questions as cues.
* What is it?
* What do you often do with?
* What features does it have?
* Why is it useful?