Name:____________________Class: 9a

ĐỀ THAM KHẢO HỌC KÌ I CÁC TRƯỜNG Q 8_NĂM 2024-2025

MÔN: TIẾNG ANH 9 (FP)
1/ TRƯỜNG THCS BÌNH AN
I/ Listening (1.0 pt)
Friend Plus (SB) Progress Review 2 - (Track 1.30)
1. The customer is in a bit of a hurry, so she is not going to have time to try jeans on.
2. The store has eighteen changing rooms altogether.
3. There are forty-five other Top Wear shops, so customer can take the jeans back to any of our shops
around the country.
4. The jeans cost twenty - eight dollars.
Answers: 1. ______ 2. ______ 3. ______ 4. ______
II/ Multiple choice. (4.0 pts)
*Choose the word whose underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others.
5. A. status B. cost C. save D. measure
6. A. products B. advertisements C. influencers D. books
*Choose the word with the stress pattern different from that of the others.
7. A. exotic B. successful C. versatile D. rewarding
8 A. assistant B. retailer C. consumer D. subscriber
*Choose the word / phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space in each sentence.
9. She has about ten million ________________ to her beauty channel.
A. subscribers B. companies C. discussions D. occasions
10. Tim has just bought a new jacket at the flea market.
Tim: “Look, this jacket is half-price.”_ Mandy: “Oh, really? It’s a real ____________.
A. value B. product C. bargain D. market
11. Michelle, a beauty blogger, is __________ with those who are interested in skincare.
A. funny B. obvious C. venomous D. popular
12. Sam: “The smell of the milk in the fridge is _________. I think it has gone off.”
Mom: “Really? I’ll throw it away.”
A. boring B. relaxing C. surprising D. disgusting
13. Mr. James is trying to focus on his work, ____________ the kids playing outside keep distracting him.
A. but B. because C. so D. or
14. Music therapy reduces anxiety ____________ helps people to calm down.
A. despite B. since C. as D. and
15. Look _____________ the storm clouds gathering in the sky, it must rain soon.
A. at B. up C. for D. after
16. Listening to music can help you to concentrate _____________ your homework.
A. on B. to C. with D. for
17. Rosie has just finished her presentation.
Teacher: “Good job! Your presentation is interesting and informative.”
Rosie: “___________________________________”
A. You can say that again. B. Don’t mention it!
C. Thanks for your kind words. D. I don’t believe in you.
18. Josh looks a bit upset because he hasn’t been chosen as the school’s swimming team member.
Josh: “I didn’t get into the swimming team, not even the reserves.”
Brad: “___________________________________”
A. I don’t think that’s a good point. B. Don’t say that again!
C. How could you say something like that? D. I’m sorry to hear that.
19. What does the sign mean?
A. The tunnel closes at 10 pm.
B. Trucks can go this way.
C. Use bikes to save natural resources.
D. Cyclists are not allowed to enter.
20. What does the sign mean?
A. No plastic bags. B. No parking.
C. No littering. D. No more debt.
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Answers: 5. ______ 6. ______ 7. ______ 8. ______ 9. ______ 10. ______ 11. ______ 12. ______
13. ______ 14. ______ 15. _____ 16. ______ 17. _____ 18. ______ 19. ______ 20. ______
III/ Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits each space in the following passage. (1.5 pts)
Running an advertisement in The New York Times on Black Friday telling people “Don’t Buy This
Jacket?” is quite difficult to understand at first. But, in fact, it is meaningful to our surroundings. First
published in 2011, the advertising campaign encourages everyone to shy away from the shopping (21)
____, businesses to make (22) ____ things but of higher quality, and customers to think (23) ____ before
they make any purchase.
Why? Each (24) ______ of clothing, whether it’s organic or uses recycled materials, emits a certain
amount of greenhouse gases, generates at least another half garment’s (25) _____ of scrap, and draws (26)
____ copious amounts of freshwater now growing scarce everywhere on the planet.
(Adapted from Don’t Buy This Jacket, Black Friday and the New York Times on www.patagonia.com)
21. A. basket B. district C. frenzy D. window
22. A. less B. more C. much D. fewer
23. A. twice B. right C. straight D. otherwise
24. A. piece B. straw C. change D. bolt
25. A. cause B. worth C. value D. impact
26. A. up B. out C. down D. from
Answers: 21. ______ 22. ______ 23. ______ 24. ______ 25. ______26. ______
IV/ Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence. (2.0 pts)
27. A clothes retailer gives lots of their ____products___________ to influencers. [produce]
28. The company decided to _advertise__ their products in local newspapers. [advertisement]
29. She found the new novel completely time-________consuming________. [consume]
30. The chef prepared an _____excellent______ meal for the special occasion. [excel]
31. Children often __behave___ differently when their parents are not around. [behaviour]
32. She couldn’t __concentrate______ on her work because she was too tired. [concentration]
33. The evidence suggests that animals must _______feel________ something. [feeling]
34. Marketing companies give me a product because of my _____________ on social media. [popular]
Answers: 27. ___________ 28. _______________ 29. _____________ 30. _____________
31. ___________ 32. _______________ 33. _____________ 34. _____________
V/ Look at the entry of the word ‘money’ in a dictionary. Use what you can get from the entry to
complete the sentences with two or three words. (0.5 pt)

35. We are going to organize a concert to ___earn money_________ for the local children’s hospital.
36. This product is not too expensive, so you don’t have to pay ____money_______ for it.
Answers: 35. ___________ 36. _______________
VI/ Rewrite each of the following sentences in another way so that it means almost the same as the
sentence printed before it. (1.0 pt)
37. Tom is lazy, so he can’t get the high scores in the exam.
Tom can’t _get the high scores in the exam because he is lazy__________________
38. I’ve got a friend. She lets her pet dog lick her face sometimes.
I’ve got a friend who ______lets her pet dog lick her face sometimes____________
39. There’s no need to follow current trends.
It is not __necessary to follow current trends_________________________________
40. We are excited about going camping holiday this week.
We are looking ___forward to going camping holiday this week.__________________
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 2/ PHÚ LỢI
I – LISTEN AND ANSWER WITH TRUE OR FALSE. (1pt)
Học sinh ghi rõ True hay False ở phần Answers, không viết tắt T / F
1.Lisa lives near a park and a supermarket.
2.She dislikes going to the movie theater.
3.She lives with her parents and two brothers.
4.She wishes she had bunk beds.
Answers: 1. ______ 2. _______ 3. _______ 4. _______
II- MULTIPLE CHOICE (4pts)
Choose the word which is pronounced differently from the others.
5. A. talked B. looked C. naked D. worked
6. A. enough B. rough C. laugh D. though
Choose the word with the stress pattern different from that of the others in each question.
7. A. music B. custom C. active D. enjoy
8. A. amazing B. community C. Vietnamese D. technology
Choose the best answer.
9. The girl who is ________ good at English has just presented some ways to improve her speaking skill.
A. reasonable B. reasonably C. reasoned D. reasoning
10. “He’s a very brave man.” “ Yes, I wish I________ his courage.”
A. have B. had C. will have D. would have
11. My motorbike __________ so I had to come by bus.
A. fell down B. broke up C. fell over (ngã lăn ra) D. broke down
12. They are interested in ____________ money for poor children in our village.
A. save B. saving C. to save D. saved
13. Marie Curie was awarded the Nobel Prize for Physics ____________ 1903.
A. at B. in C. on D. with
14. English is the language ____________ is widely spoken in Singapore.
A. who B. whom C. which D. whose
15. Always pack ______________ when you travel to keep your skin safe from sun exposure.
A. socket adapter B. sunblock C. fanny pack D. raincoat
16. What benefits does TV bring about to people's life?
A. disadvantages B. difficulties C. advantages D. pictures
17. - Rita: “You are a great dancer, Doris!” - Doris: “Thanks, Rita ____________.”
A. That’s very nice of you to say so B. I’m an awful dancer
C. Let’s have a celebration D. Well done!
18.: - Anna: “I’ve passed my exam.” - Bill: “____________.”
A. Good luck B. What a pity!
C. That’s a good idea. D. Congratulations!
19. What does the sign mean?
A. We should stop driving and hire a motorcycle to ride.
B. We should be careful with motorcycles crossing the road.
C. We should look for another way to travel or we will be fined.
D. We should ask for health from the policeman riding a motorcycle.

20. This road sign means:

A. You can park here.
B. This is path for cars only.
C. Only bikes are allowed here.
D. You are allowed to drive cars here.

Answers: 5. ______ 6. _____7. ________ 8. _______9. _____10. ________11. ______ 12. ________
13. ____14. _________15. ______16. ______17. _________ 18. _________ 19. ______ 20. ______

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III- GUIDED CLOZE TEST ( 1,5pts )
Read the following passage and choose the correct answers (A, B, C or D) for the questions.
Sunshine Place: People (21) ________ love nature will like this place. Each house has an outdoor space
that connects to a larger garden. A smart gardening system will (22) ________ and water your plants, so
you don't have to (23) ________ about forgetting to water them. The houses also have voice assistants
which can entertain your kids.
Smart Nest: These apartments have (24) ________ panels which generate electricity for the whole
building. The trash can in each apartment sorts your trash and sends it to the recycling center, so you don't
(25)___________. The trash cans will be great for people that want to reduce their impact (26) ________
the environment.
What do you think of these places? What new technology do you want to see in homes?
21. A. who B. which C. what D. whose
22. A. grow B. monitor C. adapt D. justify
23. A. call B. send C. help D. worry
24. A. solar B. control C. instrument D. dashboard
25. A. should B. have to C. has to D. must
26. A. about B. with C. from D. on
Answers: 21. ________ 22. ________23. _________ 24. _________ 25. ______ 26. _________
27. ________ 28. ________
IV- WORD FORM AND VERB FORM(2,0pts)
27. Nick wondered where to get those ____traditional_________handicrafts. (tradition )
28. He could be fired for his rude ___behavior____towards the VIP guests. (behave)
29. She wrote an ___informative___ article about the benefits of a balanced diet. (information)
30. The restaurant offers a wide ______variety_______of dishes, catering to all tastes. (various)
31. The guide's ___description__________ of the ancient ruins was vivid and detailed. (describe)
32. He answered all the questions _impressively_showing his deep knowledge on the subject. (impression)
33. We ______haven’t seen____________ this movie yet .( not see )
34. The computer is ___connected / disconnected__________to the internet.( connect)
Answers: 29. ______________ 30. ______________ 31. _______________
32. ______________ 33. ______________ 34. _______________
V- Look at the entry of the word given in a dictionary. Use what you can get from the entry to
complete the sentences with two or three words. (0,5pt)

35. In her research paper, Dr. Johnson provides __description__of the methods used to analyze the data.
36. The beauty of the sunset over the mountains was _beyond description_, leaving everyone speechless.
Answers: 35. ___________________________
36. ____________________________
VI- SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION (1pt)
37. Mai studied very hard, so she passed the entrance examination.
￫ Mai __passes the entrance examination because she studied very hard___________.
38. The film is interesting. I saw it on YouTube last night.
￫ The film ___The film that I saw on YouTube last night is interesting._________.
39. The last time I visited my grandparents was last month.
￫I haven’t ___visited my grandparents since last month______________________.
40. “I will try my best to win a position in this high school”, the daughter said
￫ The daughter promised___to try her best to win a position in this high school.______.
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 3/ TRẦN DANH NINH
I/ Listen and answer True or False. (1.0 pt)
1. You can’t find clothes on the second floor
2. You can’t return clothes to the shop
3. We’ve unhappy to give customers the exchange items
4. We’ll deliver size to you within seven working days
Answers: 1. ______ 2. ________ 3. ________ 4. ________

II/ Choose the best answer. (4.0 pts)

Choose the word which is pronounced differently from the others.
5. A. neither B. weather C. sympathy D. father
6. A. analysed B. surprised C. stressed D. closed
Choose the word with the stress pattern different from that of the others in each question.
7. A. restless B. fearful C. anger D. impress.
8 A. surprising. B. boredom C. trouble D. worry
9. Mr. James is trying to focus on his work, but the kids playing outside keep ______ him.
A. distracting. B. arguing C. improving D. explaining
10 . The little girl felt delighted to take her ______ friend for a walk in the park.
A. legging-four B. four-legs C. four-legged. D. four-legging
11 .Millions of young women around the world have subscribed ______ her beauty channel.
A. to B. as C. for D. with
12..She sells clothes _______sells cosmetics.
A. as long as B. so that C. as well as D. in order to
13. Despite the heavy rain, the search team ______ rescue the stranded puppies.
A. can B. had to C. succeeded D. was able to.
14. Tin has just receive his driving test result.
Tin: “I’m so disappointed! I didn’t pass the driving test.”
Mina: “______”
A. Never look on the bright side! B. Slow down, please!
C. It’s not the end of the world.. D. How could you say that?
15. She felt ____________ when she saw the dirty room.
A. excited B. sympathetic C. relaxed D. disgusted.
16. Mary: what do you spend your money on? -David: “______________”
A. Not well at all. B. I spend all my money on gadgets.
C. She is not interested in buying it. D. No, I don’t really enjoy shopping
17 It was such an expensive car that I couldn’t afford ______ in full.
A. pay B. paying C. to pay D. paid
18. You ____________ wear a helmet whenever you ride a motorbike. It’s a rule.
A. will B. must. C. may D. should

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 * Look at the signs and choose the best answers

19. What does the notice say? 20. What does this sign say?
A. 50% of the items will be sold next week. A. Don’t say “No” to anyone using plastic bags.
B. All items will be half price in the Spring B. Say “No” to anyone not using plastic bags.
C. Some items will be half price next week. C. Use plastic bags but don’t say “No” with it.

D. After the spring sale many items will cost 50% D. Don’t use plastic bags to save the environment.

more.
Answers: 5. _____ 6. _____7. ______8. _____ 9. ______10. ____ 11. ______12. _____
13._____14. _____15. _____16. _____17______18 _____19______ 20_______

III/ Choose the suitable word to fill in each blank. (1.5 pts)
This is a photo of a woman (21)__________ is afraid. The emotion on her face is fear. When psychologists
showed a picture like this to a group of adults and a group of teenagers, 100% of the adults correctly
identified the emotion. However, only 50% of teenagers recognized that the emotion was fear. Some
thought that it was surprise, others thought that it was anger. The results of many studies seem to show that
in our teenage years we are not always good (22)___________ recognising emotions.
OK. It’s great that I won a prize for my project, but now everybody’s looking at me. Is that embarrassing
or what?
I’ve got a friend who lets her pet dog lick her face sometimes. Yuck! I think it’s (23)__________
It’s stressful when my son is out late and doesn’t call. At least he could send me a message or something.
He’s probably OK, but I’m still worried.
I hate it (24)___________I’m cycling and motorists drive too near me. Once I got really annoyed at a bad
driver and I shouted at him at some traffic lights. I was SO angry.
When you (25)__________ out that you’ve got a new baby cousin and you see how tiny he is, it’s very
surprising. He’s so cute!
I’m not afraid of many things, but there’s something about wasps ... I just find them really frightening. I
think I had a bad experience with them when I was young.
Watching this video about the history of Alaska is the most boring thing I’ve done in my life! And does
anyone feel (26)___________for me? NO!
Yay!!! I’ve passed my driving test, at last! This is so exciting! And my instructor is going to be so pleased.
These last two years of lessons haven’t exactly been relaxing for him!
21.A.which B. whom C. what D. who.
22.A.for B. with C. at. D.in
23.A. disgust B. disgusting. C. disgusted D. disgusts
24.A. when. B. although C. however D. so
25.A. eat B. find . C. work D. go
26.A. sympathetic B. sympathy C. sympathize D. sympathetically
Answers: 21. ______22. _______ 23. ______24. ______25. ______ 26. _______

IV/ Word form and verb form: (2 pts)

27. Jack suggested ____ seeing______ a movie after work. (SEE)
28. The politician swore ___ to serve __ the people honestly and with pride, but the scandal revealed that
the promise was little more than a lie. (SERVE)
29. The gift cards are _exchangeable__for coupons that can be used on your next purchase.
(EXCHANGE)
30. I decided to take out a __ subscription_ to YouTube Premium to enjoy ad-free videos. (SUBSCRIBE)

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31. Shopping online has __ measurably___ expanded the range of products available to consumers around
the world. (MEASURE)
32. More influencers have _popularized_ sustainable fashion by showcasing eco-friendly brands and
products to their fans. (POPULAR)
33. The children are _excited about the trip to the countryside. They can’t wait till tomorrow. (EXCITE)
34. Not _surprisingly__, the well-prepared team won the championship with ease. (SURPRISE)
Answers:
27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34.

V. Look at the entry of the word “ trend” in a dictionary. Use what you can get from the entry to
complete the sentences with THREE words. : (0,5 pt)
trend verb [ I ] uk /trend/ us /trend/
> to be one of the words, subjects, or names that is being mentioned most often on a social media website
or a news website at a particular time:

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35. The artist ___sets a trend_________ with their abstract art that inspired others.
36. This company is the only one to have __reservation the trend_____ of a declining industry.

VI. Writing: (1 pt)

37. There was a flood, so everything in the house was washed away.
38. The new cinema will be opened next week. The cinema holds 1000 people.
39. The new perfumes are appealing. They are beautifully designed.
40. Thanks to the advent of mobile payment services, customers don’t have to pay by cash. (NEED)
Answers:
37. Because ___of the fllod, everything in the house was washed away _____ .
38. The new ____ cinema, which holds 1000 people, will be opened next week._______ .
39. Not only __ are the new perfumes appealing, but they are also beautifully designed.____ .
40. There is _____ no need to pay by cash______ thanks to the advent of mobile payment services.

_______________ THE END ________________

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 4/ LÝ THÁNH TÔNG
I/ Listening: ( TRUE/ FALSE ) (1.0 pt) Friend Plus (SB) Progress Review 2 ( Track 1.30)
1. The customer doesn’t want to buy jeans.
2. The store has got eighteen changing rooms.
3. The customer can take the jeans back to any shops around the country.
4. There aren’t any shops near customer’s house.
Answers:
1.________________ 2.________________ 3._______________ 4.________________
II/ Choose the word / phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space in each sentence.
Choose the word whose underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others.
5. A. sure B. see C. sick D. seem
6. A. boredom B. October C. tomato D. ocean
Choose the word has a different stress pattern from that of the others
7. A. hopeful B. bother C. disturb D. peaceful
8. A. destroy B. consume C. recycled D. product
9. Before buying clothes, I like to _______ them carefully in the fitting room.
A. window shop B. deliver C. exchange D. try on
10. You ____________ wear a helmet whenever you ride a motorbike. It’s a rule.
A. will B. must C. may D. should
11. Let’s cheer ____________ Sarah; she looks very sad today.
A. in B. for C. up D. down
12. You ____________ wear a helmet whenever you ride a motorbike. It’s a rule.
A. will B. must C. may D. should
13. The flight was cancelled _______ the heavy storm last night.
A. although B. because C. because of D. despite
14. Now women work both before ____ after having their children.
A. or B. also C. nor D. and
Look at the following signs. Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) for questions 15 and 16.
15. What does this sign mean? 16. What does this sign mean?

A. Construction workers are ahead. A. Children are playing ahead.

B. You can play baseball here. B. There are children playing.
C. You can’t park here. C. Slow down. There is a school ahead.
D. You mustn’t litter here. D. Only children walking.
Answers:
1._________ 2._________ 3._________ 4._________ 5.__________ 6._________ 7.__________
8._________ 9._________ 10.________ 11.________ 12.________ 13.________14.________
15._________ 16.________

III. Read the following passage and do as directed. (17-22)

Music has a powerful impact on our mood. Listening to upbeat and happy music can instantly lift our
spirits, making us feel more positive and energized. This type of music is great for boosting motivation and
helping us stay productive throughout the day. On the other hand, slow or melancholic music can evoke
feelings of calmness or sadness, which can be useful for relaxation or unwinding after a stressful day.
People often use music to express and process their emotions. When we are happy, we might listen to
lively songs and dance along. When we are feeling down, we might choose slower, more reflective tunes
that resonate with our mood. Additionally, music has the ability to trigger memories, making us feel
nostalgic or reminding us of specific moments in our lives. Overall, music is a versatile and powerful tool

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that can significantly influence our emotions and mood in various ways. Whether we need energy,
relaxation, or emotional expression, there is always a perfect song to meet our needs.
a. Decide whether the following sentences are True or False:
17. Listening to upbeat and happy music can instantly lift our spirits and make us feel more positive and
energized. TRUE
18. Slow or melancholic music is never useful for relaxation or unwinding after a stressful day. FALSE
19. People often use music to express and process their emotions, choosing lively songs when happy and
slower tunes when feeling down. TRUE
20. Music has no effect on triggering memories or making us feel nostalgic. FALSE
b. Choose the correct answer to each question:
21. What type of music is described as being great for boosting motivation and helping us stay productive
throughout the day?
A. Slow or melancholic music B. Classical music
C. Instrumental music D. Upbeat and happy music
22. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an effect of music on our emotions or mood?
A. Triggering memories and making us feel nostalgic
B. Evoking feelings of calmness or sadness with slow or melancholic music
C. Improving our physical health directly
D. Helping us express and process our emotions
Answers:
17._____________ 18.____________ 19.____________ 20._____________ 21._________ 22._________

IV. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage. (23-28)
Online shopping has become __________(23) popular in recent years. With the rise of e-commerce giants
like Amazon and Alibaba, it's easier __________(24) ever for consumers to shop from the comfort of their
own homes. Smartphones and mobile apps allow people __________(25) and buy products on-the-go. E-
commerce websites offer a vast selection and low prices that brick-and-mortar stores often can't match.
Shopping online provides convenience, saving time and effort spent __________(26) to physical shops.
For many, it's simply more enjoyable to casually browse at any hour instead of venturing out to crowded
malls. While risks like fraudulent sellers exist, improved security helps assuage concerns. Overall, online
shopping gives consumers unmatched access __________(27) a global marketplace of goods and services.
The e-commerce boom has transformed shopping into an instant, personalized, and hassle-free experience
for millions around the world. As technology progresses, the continued growth of online shopping is
__________(28).
23. A. increased B. increase C. increasingly D. increasing
24. A. as B. than C. more D. like
25. A. to browse B. browse C. browsing D. browses
26. A. to go B. going C. go D. goes
27. A. with B. at C. in D. to
28. A. needless B. preventable C. avoidable D. inevitable

Answers:
23._________ 24._________ 25._________ 26._________ 27.__________ 28._________

V. Supply the correct form of the word given in each sentence. (29-34)
29. Regular practice helped him ____IMPROVE________ his public speaking skills significantly.
(improvement)
30. He was ____OBVIOUSLY________ excited about his promotion, as he couldn't stop smiling all day.
(obvious)
31. The teacher ____ASSISTED__________ the students with their science projects last semester.
(assistant)
32. Concert ______PROMOTERS______ are expecting a huge audience for the highly anticipated music
festival. (promote)
33. He was __ANNOYED_______ by the constant interruptions during his work. (annoy)
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34. She turned red with ____EMBARRASSMENT_____ when she realized she had been speaking with
food on her face. (embarrass)
Answers:
29.______________________ 30.______________________ 31.________________________
32.______________________ 33.______________________ 34.________________________
VI/ Look at the entry of the word ‘useful’ in a dictionary. Use what you can get from the entry to
complete the sentences with two or three words. (0.5 pt)

 The problem of childhood obesity

 childhood memories/experiences
 in/during (somebody's) childhood in early childhood
 His interest in farming developed during his childhood in Shropshire.
 memories from childhood a childhood friend
 her childhood home
 He married his childhood sweetheart.

Answers:
35. _____I have a beautiful memories of childhood________________________________.
36. _______My friend married his childhood sweetheart_______________________________.

VII/ Rewrite each of the following sentences in another way so that it means almost the same as the
setence printed before it. (1.0 pt)
37. All the teachers love him because his conduct is good.
38. Don’t use this product. It is not suitable to your hair. ( using Relative pronoun )
39. Laura started writing book reviews two years ago.
40. Although his bicycle was broken, Tom managed to arrive at school on time.
Answers:

37. His _conduct is good, all the teachers love him____________________ ___________________.
38. Don’t __ use this product which isn't suitable to your hair. ___________________________.
39. Laura has __written book reviews for two years__________________________________________.
40. Despite _ his broken bicycle, Tom managed to arrive at school on time_______________________.

_______________ THE END ________________

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 5/ LÊ LAI
I/ Listening: ( TRUE/ FALSE ) (1.0 pt) Friend Plus (SB) Progress Review 2 ( Track 1.30)
1. The customer wants to buy jeans.
2. The store has got eighty changing rooms.
3. The customer can take the jeans back to any shops around the country.
4. There are forty- five other TopWear shops.

II/ Choose the word / phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space in each sentence.
Choose the word whose underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others.
5. A. stop B. sugar C. scan D. screen
6. A. shy B. early C. energy D. luxury
7. A. animal B. adopt C. chimpanzee D. mammal
8. A. behavior B. embrace C. concentrate D. aggressive
Choose the word with the stress pattern different from that of the others.
9. A. disappoint B. argument C. concentrate D. positive
10. A. music B. custom C. active D. enjoy
Choose the word / phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space in each sentence.
11. Although Peter was offered a well-paying job, he ______ because the office was far from his house.
A. worked it out B. cheered it up C. turned it down D. speeded it up
12. Those who are afraid ______ heights are not allowed to attend this challenge.
A. at B. to C. of D. for
13. It was ______ of Mary to make sure that every member felt included and valued.
A. considerate B. considerable C. inconsiderate D. inconsiderable
14. Tech-based services provide ______ a fast and convenient way to do the shopping.
A. both B. neither C. not only D. as well
15. I ordered a dress online but had to _______ it because it didn’t fit.
A. try on B. deliver C. exchange D. fit
16. Rob: “Do you like my latest selfie?”_ Eve: “_______________________”
A. Hang on! B. I’m online C. I love it. D. Let’s get out of here!
17. Bob wants to ask his dad for help.
Bob: “Mom, can I ask Dad this maths puzzle. It’s too difficult!”
Mom: “Oh, Bob, I don’t think you ______ distract him. He’s concentrating.”
A. will B. should C. must D. have to
18. “It’s very ______ – it can be worn in all seasons.”
A. fragile B. portable C. rewarding D. versatile
19. What does the sign mean?
A. No live-streaming.B. No entry. C. No smoking. D. No selfie.
20. What does the sign say?
A. You can drive as fast as you can. B. Beware of careless drivers.
C. Slippery road is ahead. D. You cannot drive a car on this road.

III/ Read the passage, then decide whether the statements from 21 to 24 are True or False and
choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D) to complete the statements in the questions 25 and 26. (1.5
pts)
Traditional markets have long played an important role in Vietnamese commerce and community life.
However, these bustling places are now facing an existential threat as consumers flock to online platforms.
The convenience and competitive pricing of online shopping leaves age-old markets struggling to survive,
forcing businesses to adapt or perish. Hà Nội’s historic wholesale markets, Đồng Xuân and Hôm markets,
are typical of this transformation. “Customers buy everything online, and they don’t go to the market
anymore,” one long-time clothing vendor said. Once-crowded aisles are now empty, and the chatter of
bargaining has been replaced by the bored scrolling of vendors on their phones. This results from the
difficulty of matching the aggressive pricing of online sellers. High overhead costs like rent, employee
salaries and transportation have become too much of a heavy burden for vendors.

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Another challenge faced by traditional retailers is their limited physical location. While online retailers can
reach customers from all over the world, vendors at local markets only restricts their reach to a specific
geographical area. Consumers living far from markets have to travel over a long distance to buy groceries.
Such challenge requires vendors to expand their reach by offering online shopping options.
It is certain that the future of Việt Nam’s retail sector will be a combination of tradition and technology.
The challenge for traditional markets is not just about survival; it is about finding ways to integrate and
offer an experience e-commerce cannot replicate. (Adapted from www.vneconomy.vn)
a. Decide whether the following sentences are True or False:
21. There has been a drop in consumer numbers going to traditional markets. TRUE
22. Market vendors don’t find it difficult to compete with online retailers thanks to overhead costs.
FALSE
23. Online retailers fail to reach a large number of consumers. FALSE
24. Traditional sellers need to provide more shopping options. TRUE
b. Choose the correct answer to each question:
25. What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. Challenges faced by traditional markets. B. The rise of e-commerce and digital marketplaces.
C. How to apply technology to supermarkets. D. Governmental interference in online shopping.
26. What can be inferred from the passage?
A. Traditional markets like Đồng Xuân and Hôm have gradually disappeared.
B. Market vendors get used to online advertising and selling their products on social media.
C. The growth rate of online shopping is expected to increase by 20 per cent by 2030.
D. Rapid digitalization requires traditional retailers to adapt themselves to the new environment.

IV/ Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits each space in the following passage. (1.5 pts)
Stress is often believed to cause serious harm to our physical and mental well-being. But, do all types
of stress badly affect our health? According to researchers from Yale University, those who look on the
(27) ______ side of stress enjoy better health, greater life satisfaction, and superior work performance over
those who regard stress as a (28) ______ of negative emotions. Their findings suggest that, during stress,
the body releases (29) ______ adrenalin and cortisol. These hormones have been given a bad rap for
making us “sick”. However, stress can enhance immunity and create mental toughness although chronic
exposure to the hormones can take a (30) ______ on our immune system, making us feel flat and (31)
______ out.
Stress is inevitable, but its effects are not. What we need to do is focus (32) ______ making meaning out of
it. For example, if children are stressed about an exam, parents can use it as an opportunity to encourage
positive and equally true statements. They can say, “Show your skills, and see how well you can
concentrate when you put your mind to it.”
(Adapted from The Benefits of Stress by Melbourne Child Psychology & School Psychology Services)
27. A. dim B. bright C. smart D. white
28. A. suit B. source C. search D. surge
29. A. either B. only C. both D. nor
30. A. toll B. pain C. brain D. pale
31. A. worn B. turned C. made D. calmed
32. A. at B. in C. on D. for
V/ Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence. (1.5 pts)
33. She turned red with _EMBARRASSMENT__when she realized she had been speaking with food on
her face. (embarrass)
34. Fishing is his favorite _____RELAXATION___________. (relax)
35. Inflation will _________COST________ consumers more in the long run. (costly)
36. The ______ EXPENSIVE__________ painting was securely locked in the museum vault. (expense)
37. Social media __INFLUENCERS__________ can significantly impact consumer behavior. (influence)

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38. What kind of situations are ____STRESSFUL____________ for you? (stress)

VI/ Look at the entry of the word ‘useful’ in a dictionary. Use what you can get from the entry to
complete the sentences with two or three words. (0.5 pt)

39. The article provided ____useful information_________ on how to save energy at home.
40. She found __________a useful tool__________ to teach her students complex concepts.

VII/ Rewrite each of the following sentences in another way so that it means almost the same as the
setence printed before it. (1.0 pt)
41. All the teachers love him because his conduct are good.
 Because of his ___good conduct, all the teachers love him.______________
42. That is a company. It produces telephones.
 That is ___a company which produces telephones_______________________
43. I can't cook well.
 I wish ____that I could cook well_________________________________________________
44. We are eager to have a great camping holiday this week.
 We are looking _forward to having a great camping holiday this week__________________

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 6/ NGUYỄN THỊ ĐỊNH
I. Listen to the conversation and decide whether the following sentences are TRUE or FALSE:
(1.0pt)
1. The customer has much time to try the jeans in the store.
2. The store has got eight changing rooms altogether.
3. The customer can exchange in case her jeans don’t fit.
4. The customer can order the items, which will be delivered to her home address in less than seven
working days.
Answer: 1. ________ 2. _________ 3. _________ 4. _________
II. Multiple choice (4.0 pts)
Choose the word (A, B, C or D) whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.
5. A. influence B. interested C. effective D. define
6. A. umbrella B. lunch C. cupcake D. surprise
Choose the word (A, B, C or D) whose main stress is placed differently from the others
7. A. expensive B. amazing C. consumer D. company
8. A. advantage B. benefit C. probably D. business
Choose the word / phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space in each sentence.
9. I enjoy _______ without buying anything. That’s a great way to save money.
A. marketing B. delivering C. promoting D. window shopping
10. I always read _______ online before making a purchase. They are really useful.
A. exchanges B. reviews C. labels D. deliveries
11. She felt ____________ when she saw the dirty room.
A. excited B. sympathetic C. relaxed D. disgusted
12. The loud music can ____________ me from my homework. I prefer a quiet place to study.
A. concentrate B. improve C. distract D. boost
13. Everyone likes to sing ____________ to their favorite songs.
A. down B. up C. along D. for
14. She went to bed early because she had to wake ___________ at 5am.
A. on B. up C. in D. for
15. I was late _______ the heavy traffic yesterday.
A. because of B. despite C. because D. although
16. The flight wasn’t cancelled _______ the heavy rain last night.
A. although B. because C. because of D. despite
17. Look at the signs. Choose the best answer for the question.
A. Dogs are not allowed to play with children in this area.
B. Don’t let your children play here because of the dogs.
C. Dogs are not safe for children in this play area.
D. Dogs cannot be taken into this place as it is a children’s play area.
18. What does this sign mean ?
A. Enter this street with your bike.
B. Do not ride your bike on this road.
C. Do not use black bike to ride on this road.
D. Ride your bike on the pavements.
19. Nam is asking Su about the computer
Nam: “Are you going to buy another computer?” – Su: “____________”
A. No, mine is the big one. B. It belongs to my brother.
C. I might get one tomorrow. D. I spoke to the customer.
20. John and Lily are chatting after school.
John: “Let’s go skateboarding after school.” – Lily: “____________”
A. Yes, please! B. No, I don’t know C. You’re great! D. Great idea!
Answers: 5. ______ 6. _______ 7. _______ 8. _______ 9. _______ 10. _______
11. _______ 12. _______ 13. _______ 14. _______ 15. _______ 16. _______
17. _______ 18. _______ 19. _______ 20. _______
III. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage. (1.5pts)

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 We don’t only choose clothes to make us look (21) _________. We use them to tell the world (22)____
our personality. The clothes we wear and our appearance give other people useful information about what
we think and (23) ________ we feel. If we feel cheerful, we usually wear colorful clothes and if we feel
depressed we sometimes (24) _______ on dark clothes. But why do teenagers (25) ________ black so
frequently? It is because they feel miserable in any way? This is unlikely to be the case. It is probably just
because it is (26) __________ to wear black, and young people are real fans of fashion.
21. A. attracting B. attractively C. attractive D. attraction
22. A. about B. of C. to D. from
23. A. when B. why C. how D. which
24. A. put B. take C. get D. set
25. A. wear B. make C. take D. hate
26. A. inconvenient B. fashionable C. ugly D. unfashionable
Answers: 21. _______ 22. _______ 23. _______ 24. _______ 25. _______ 26. _______
IV. Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence (2.0pts)
27. The factory increased the _____products_________ of popular toys for the holidays. (produce)
28. Telephone is an indispensable means of ___communication______ in our life. (communicate)
29. A lot of ____retailers________ ordered more stock before the busy shopping season. (retail)
30. ___surprisingly______, the quietest student in the class gave the best presentation. (surprise)
31. She found it difficult to maintain her concentration with all the noise in the background.
(concentrate)
32. The female teacher is very __beautiful_____ in the Ao dai. (beauty)
33. My sister usually ____walks______ to school. (walk)
34. How about __playing____ football in the afternoon? (play)
Answers: 27. ______________28. ______________29. ______________30. ______________
31. ______________32. ______________33. ______________34. ______________
V. Complete the sentences with the entry of a word in the dictionary. (0,5pt)

35. We must __protect the environment__ by reducing pollution and conversing natural resources.
36. The factories continually ___pollute the environment___ by releasing smokes and chemicals.
Answers:
35. ________________________
36. ________________________
VI. Rewrite the sentences with the given words without changing their meanings (1.0pt)
37. It is raining heavily, so I can’t go out.
Because ____ of the heavy rain, I can't go .
38. Where are the eggs? They were in the fridge. (which)
_ Where are the eggs which are in the fridge?_____________________?
39. We can’t make tea with cold water
Tea ____ can't be made with cold water________________________.
40. The last time I talked to him was 2 months ago.
I haven’t ____ talked to her for two months_______________________.
Answers:
37. ___________________________________________________________________
38. ___________________________________________________________________
39. ___________________________________________________________________
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7/ CHÁNH HƯNG
I. Listen to a dialogue and decide if the following statements are TRUE or FALSE. (1 point)
Friend Plus (SB) Progress Review 2 (Track 1.30)
Câu 1. The store has only 18 changing rooms in total.
Câu 2. Customers can return items within 21 days with a receipt.
Câu 3. Customers can only return items to the original store where they purchased them.
Câu 4. The jeans cost 28 pounds and can be delivered to the customer's home address within 7 working
days.
II. Multiple choices. (4 points)
Câu 5. Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others?
A. aired B. shopped C. increased D. picked
Câu 6. Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others?
A. fashion /æ/ B. impact /æ/ C. rapidly /æ/ D. smartphone /ɑː/
Câu 7. Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others?
A. practical /ˈpræktɪkəl/ B. creature /ˈkriːtʃər/ C. nominate /ˈnɒmɪneɪt/ D. dedication
Câu 8. Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others?
A. scientific B. infrastructure C. innovation D. obligation
Câu 9. Don't forget to get a _________ when you buy something. You can return the item with it later.
A. receipt B. refusal (từ chối) C. voucher D. discount
Câu 10. The new rules will have a big _________ on students.
A. promotion B. achievement C. decrease D. impact
Câu 11. I found a great _________ on a new jacket at the store. My friends loved it.
A. expense B. bargain (món hời) C. rip-off (giá mắc) D. contract
Câu 12. She can’t _________ to go on vacation this year.
A. furnish (cung cấp) B. refuse C. afford ( khả năng) D. deny
Câu 13. He's been working in a bank __________ leaving school.
A. since B. at C. for D. and
Câu 14. I’m excited __________ the opportunities that job offers.
A. for B. at C. about D. on
Câu 15. I was very tired after a long day at work, _______ I decided to go to bed early to get some rest.
A. so B. as C. but D. therefore
Câu 16. She is extremely happy _______ she passed her difficult math exam with a high score.
A. but B. although C. because D. so
Câu 17. Why do you think they closed the main entrance this morning? - ".............."

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 A. It’s so close to here. B. I think they will do it.
C. Yes, they are very kind. D. They were repairing it.
Câu 18. How often should the windows be washed? - __________
A. At least twice a year. B. They are old windows.
C. Friday, March 3. D. Please pass me my glasses.
Câu 19. What is the main purpose of this advertisement?

A. Promote a massive sale on sports gear and equipment

B. Provide information about fitness classes
C. Announce a job fair at a sports store
D. Describe the store's new product lineup
Câu 20. Choose the best answer for the question.

A. After you finish reading, you have to put the books back on the shelves.
B. You can leave books either on the shelves or on the tables.
C. Books should be left on the tables instead of the shelves.
D. You need to put the books both on the table and the shelves.
III. Guided cloze text. (1.5 points)
Hi Alice,

I hope you're doing great! I heard you want to ________(21) your presentation skills, and I thought I'd
share some tips that helped me.________(22), prepare your slides carefully. Use simple fonts and avoid
too much text. Include pictures or charts to make your ideas clearer. Next, practice your delivery to sound
confident. Also, focus on your ________(23). Make eye contact with 5-6 people, but don't stare at one
person too long. Use natural hand gestures to emphasize your points.

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When presenting, ________(24) deeply if you feel nervous. This helps you speak clearly and maintain a
calm tone of voice. Remember to engage ________(25) your audience by asking questions or making your
presentation interactive.

Lastly, if you don't know an answer during Q&A, be honest and ________(26) professional.

I hope these tips help you!

Best,

Nhi

Câu 21. Choose the correct answer.

A. improving B. improves C. improved D. improve
Câu 22. Choose the correct answer.
A. Thirdly B. Secondly C. Finally D. First
Câu 23. Choose the correct answer.
A. handouts B. slides C. audience D. presentation
Câu 24. Choose the correct answer.
A. talks B. speaking C. speak D. breathe
Câu 25. Choose the correct answer.
A. with B. at C. for D. to
Câu 26. Choose the correct answer.
A. hold B. stay C. save D. think

IV. Supply the correct form of the words in brackets. (2 points)

Câu 27. The [valuable] ___ value ______ of the antique vase was much higher than expected.
Câu 28. The [expense] ____ expensive _____ painting was securely locked in the museum vault.
Câu 29. Social media [influence] ____ influencers_____ can significantly impact consumer behaviour.
Câu 30. The [attendance] ___ attendees______ were impressed by the quality of speakers at the seminar.
Câu 31. Nick isn't allowed _____to enter_______ [entrance] the club since he not old enough
Câu 32. The team performed [surprise] ___ surprisingly_____ well against the top-ranked opponent.
Câu 33. Susan is a clever girl. She has no difficulty ____ passing_____ [pass] the final exam.
Câu 34. The company aims to produce [afford] ____ affordable____ smartphones for developing
markets.

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V. Complete the sentences with the entry of a word in the dictionary, use TWO or THREE
words. (0.5 points)

Câu 35. The teacher provided _____an accurate description____ of the experiment to ensure students
understood every step.
Câu 36. The devastation caused by the earthquake was ______detailed description__________.

VI. Rewrite the sentences without changing the meaning. (1 point)

Câu 37. Many people try to stop eating out because the cost of living is rising.
The cost of living __is rising, so many people try to stop eating out_______.
Câu 38. He invented a new machine. It can save a lot of energy.
He invented a __new machine which can save a lot of energy______________.
Câu 39. John regretted not attending the English-Speaking Contest last week.
John wishes ___ he had attended the English-Speaking Contest last week______.
Câu 40. I’m interested in the information about this ancient town.
I find ___ the information about this ancient towns interesting______________________.

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