Free Printable FRIENDS PLKUS 9

1.

Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others?

a)

advantage

b)

benefit

c)

probably

d)

business

2.

PRONUNCIATION

A. rare B. damaged C. fact D. fragile

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

3.

PRONUNCIATION

A. come B. recognise C. common D. forget

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

4.

PRONUNCIATION

A. remind B. sign

C. file D. significant

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

5.

PRONUNCIATION

A. dependent B. decisive C. pretty D. effort

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

6.

PRONUNCIATION

A. afterwards B. avoid C. hesitate D. around

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

7.

PRONUNCIATION

A. cute B. computer C. uniform D. study

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

8.

PRONUNCIATION

A. motorbike B. oneself C. some D. cover

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

9.

PRONUNCIATION

A. get B. efficient

C. invest D. competitive

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

10.

Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others?

a)

careless

b)

result

c)

useful

d)

comment

11.

Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others?

a)

survey

b)

although

c)

equal

d)

contrast

12.

Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others?

a)

interested

b)

secondary

c)

maximize

d)

opportunity

13.

Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others?

A. advantage B. benefit C. probably D. business

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

14.

Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others?

A. description B. fashionable

C. important D. dramatically

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

15.

Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others?

A. increasing B. competitive

C. infrastructure D. convenient

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

16.

Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others?

A. essential B. transport C. commute D. around

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

17.

Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others?

A. economy B. economic

C. definition D. introduction

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

18.

Having a grocery store nearby is very ________.

a)

worthless

b)

popular

c)

convenient

d)

damaged

19.

I didn't ________ him because he had a beard.

a)

remind

b)

understand

c)

recognise

d)

cross

20.

Sara wore a _____________ hat to the party. Everyone loved it.

a)

convenient

b)

fashionable

c)

fragile

d)

used

21.

Eating too much sugar can ________ health problems like diabetes.

a)

lead to

b)

come across

c)

take care of

d)

come to

22.

The annual English-Speaking Contest is highly ________, with students from many schools participating.

a)

competition

b)

compete

c)

competitive

d)

competitor

23.

In our neighbourhood, it's ________ to see children playing in the park after school.

a)

common

b)

surprising

c)

rare

d)

unusual

24.

After the storm passed, we noticed that the roof was significantly ________ and needed repairs.

a)

predictable

b)

rare

c)

damaged

d)

tough

25.

We chose a (an) ________ route because the main road was closed.

a)

alternative

b)

careful

c)

imaginable

d)

decisive

26.

Please don't ________ him while he's studying.

a)

avoid

b)

bother

c)

remind

d)

take

27.

He decided to ________ to learning Spanish for one hour every day.

a)

hesitate

b)

calculate

c)

think

d)

commit

28.

Tom loves to read books. ________, his brother prefers watching movies.

a)

In addition

b)

In contrast

c)

Moreover

d)

Therefore

29.

I like tea, ________ my sister prefers coffee.

a)

furthermore

b)

despite

c)

whereas

d)

likewise

30.

It's better for the environment to use fewer ____________ items.

a)

recycled

b)

disposable

c)

harmless

d)

reusable

31.

She __________ for a moment before entering the room. She was afraid of the dark.

a)

committed

b)

proceeded

c)

hesitated

d)

determined

32.

The teacher's advice had a positive __________ on David’s confidence.

a)

moment

b)

impact

c)

majority

d)

favour

33.

He tries to __________ his work even when it's noisy.

a)

get on with

b)

make up

c)

rush into

d)

put up with

34.

While we ________ lunch, it started to rain heavily.

a)

eats

b)

were eating

c)

will be eating

d)

ate

35.

At 8 o'clock last night, I ________ for my exam.

a)

was studying

b)

study

c)

will be studying

d)

studied

36.

By the time the concert began, we _________ our seats.

a)

had found

b)

found

c)

were finding

d)

have found

37.

She ______ her homework before dinner was ready.

a)

completes

b)

completed

c)

has completed

d)

had completed

38.

They ______ in Paris for a decade before moving to London.

a)

were living

b)

has lived

c)

had lived

d)

live

39.

She ______ her dog when I saw her yesterday afternoon.

a)

had walked

b)

has walked

c)

was walking

d)

walked

40.

Lan ______ any plastic bags for one week.

a)

doesn’t use

b)

hadn’t used

c)

didn’t use

d)

hasn’t used

41.

Lauren ______ a new novel since last week.

a)

has been reading

b)

read

c)

reads

d)

is reading

42.

Tom ______ his hometown for over five years, so he’s planning a trip there this summer.

a)

hasn’t visited

b)

hadn’t visited

c)

has visited

d)

didn’t visited

43.

They ______ through Europe since last week.

a)

travelled

b)

are travelling

c)

have been traveling

d)

had travelled

44.

She ______ all her homework before she went out to play.

a)

had finished

b)

finished

c)

finishes

d)

has finished

45.

They ______ TV when suddenly the lights went out.

a)

watched

b)

watch

c)

watches

d)

were watching

46.

I wanted to go to the beach; ______, it started raining.

a)

therefore

b)

moreover

c)

however

d)

although

47.

______ it was cold outside, they decided to go for a walk.

a)

Therefore

b)

Despite

c)

In addition

d)

Although

48.

_______ it was raining, we decided to go for a walk.

a)

In spite of

b)

Although

c)

Despite

d)

But

49.

_____ the heavy rain, we went hiking and had a great time.

a)

Owing to

b)

Because of

c)

Thanks to

d)

Despite

50.

I was very tired after a long day at work, ______ I decided to go to bed early to get some rest.

a)

but

b)

therefore

c)

as

d)

so

51.

She is extremely happy ______ she passed her difficult math exam with a high score.

a)

because

b)

but

c)

although

d)

so

52.

We decided to stay inside all day ______ the heavy rain and strong winds outside.

a)

despite

b)

although

c)

because

d)

because of

53.

Max has been writing for a famous newspaper ________ two years.

a)

since

b)

about

c)

in

d)

for

54.

Susan has been attending a cooking course ____________ last month.

a)

since

b)

from

c)

for

d)

at

55.

When my car broke down, I had to get ________ the city using public transport.

a)

on

b)

lost

c)

around

d)

over

56.

I didn't like jazz at first, but now I'm really getting ________ it.

a)

out

b)

into

c)

to

d)

off

57.

We talked ________ the details of the project during the meeting to ensure everyone was on the same page.

a)

over

b)

off

c)

on

d)

in

58.

I need to figure ________ the solution to this complex math problem for my homework.

a)

in

b)

up

c)

out

d)

to

59.

Many people choose to invest ________ the stock market to save for retirement.

a)

over

b)

up

c)

in

d)

l for

60.

During the storm, we had to rely ________ candles for light due to the power outage.

a)

on

b)

to

c)

away

d)

in

61.

Max: Do you keep souvenirs of places that you visit? – Marry: “_______”

a)

Yes, I always visit new places every summer.

b)

I think I will buy some souvenirs next time.

c)

I totally agree with you.

d)

Sometimes I keep souvenirs if I really like the place.

62.

Liz: What services are becoming more competitive? – Paul: “_______”

a)

They are a lot of new services.

b)

Food delivery services, I think so.

c)

It’s not easy to be a start-up company nowadays.

d)

Your service must be competitive to survive.

63.

“How do you feel about attending school?” - “__________”

a)

I like visiting my friends and going to the cinema at weekends.

b)

I like studying English at school.

c)

I find it interesting and beneficial.

d)

Yes, I have one brother and one sister.

64.

“Don’t you need this note for your presentation?” - “__________”

a)

"I tend to speak fast during presentations."

b)

"You're welcome."

c)

"Thank you, I almost missed that."

d)

"Indeed, it would be wise to make some notes."

65.

Ann: Should we get together this week or next week? - Lan: ____

a)

Let’s get there a bit early today.

b)

There will be four of us all together.

c)

I’ll be going away next week.

d)

We just saw a movie last week.

66.

Student 1: Does anyone have an extra calculator? - Student 2: ______

a)

You can borrow mine.

b)

She calculated it yesterday.

c)

The calculator is useful in maths.

d)

No, it should be here on time.

67.

Tom says, "Train fares didn’t go up again last week, did they?" Minh replies, "__________" Choose the best response.

a)

That’s not fair.

b)

Yes, you can go by train.

c)

Unfortunately, they did.

d)

The train station is over there.

68.

Good habits are very important ______ students to succeed in school and be happy.

a)

beyond

b)

for

c)

without

d)

against

69.

Yesterday, Susie (a) for what she thought would be a lovely trip to the park. The morning started off sunny, but as she stepped (b) , the sky clouded, and it rained cats and dogs. She soon realized she had left her umbrella behind and ended (c) getting wet. The bus turned up late, and by the time it did, it was so packed that she could only stand up for the entire journey.
Upon arriving, the rain (d) up, but Susie remembered that she had left her lunch at home. Feeling hungry, she went to pick up a sandwich, only to find the shop had shut down for the day. Looking for a place to sit and relax, she found the benches soaked through, and she couldn't sit down. Deciding to capture the moment on her phone, she found out her phone had run out of battery. Disappointed, Susie returned home, her plans (e) washed out by the day's events.

Choose from the below words

ĐÚNG VẬY

SAI

set out

outside

up

cleared

completely

70.

Last weekend, Tom and his classmates went on a (a) trip to the mountains. They packed early in the morning and set off just (b) the sun rose. The ride was nice, and they sang songs along the way. When they (c) , the scenery was breathtaking. They went up the slopes, and the fresh mountain air gave them energy. At lunchtime, they located an ideal location and set up a picnic. Later, they came upon a clear stream and cooled down with a quick bath. As the day came to a close, they gathered around a (d) to cook marshmallows and tell stories. When it was time to go home, they were all exhausted but joyful. Tom's vacation was a huge success, and he couldn't wait to (e) his next one.

Choose from the below words

ĐÚNG VẬY

SAI

thrilling

as

arrived

campfire

arrange

71.

Ever since I was a child, I've been (a) by the world of art and design. The idea that I could use my creativity to communicate ideas visually has always captivated me. As I grew older, this fascination evolved into a dream: to (b) a graphic designer. I imagine a career where I can blend colours, shapes, and typography to create compelling images and layouts that not (c) catch the eye but also convey messages effectively.
In pursuit of this dream, I spend hours (d) with different design software, studying the works of established designers, and practicing my skills. I am particularly drawn to the idea of branding and how graphic design can influence consumer behaviour and forge (e) connections between the brand and the audience. The power of a well-designed logo or an engaging advertisement campaign excites me, and I aspire to be the mind behind such impactful creations.
I also understand that graphic design is not just about creativity but also about problem-solving and communication. Each project is a new challenge, requiring understanding the client's needs and the target audience's preferences. My goal is to develop designs that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also functional and user-friendly.=

Choose from the below words

fascinated

become

experimenting

emotional

only

72.

Good habits are very important (a) students to succeed in school and be happy. Here are some excellent habits that every student should develop:
Study Every Day: It's helpful to review your lessons a little each day. This way, you can remember information better and feel less (b) when exams come.
Eat Healthy Food: Eating a (c) diet with fruits, vegetables, and proteins gives you the energy you need to focus in class and during study time.
Sleep Well: Good sleep is crucial. Try to get about 8 hours of sleep each night to wake up feeling refreshed and ready to learn.
Keep Clean: Always wash your hands, keep your room and study area tidy, and organize your school supplies. This helps you stay healthy and find your things easily
Read Books: Reading books can improve your (d) and comprehension skills, helping you understand your school subjects better.
Exercise: Regular physical activity, like playing sports or even walking, keeps your body strong and your mind clear.
By (e) these habits, you will not only improve your academic performance but also enjoy a more balanced and joyful life. Start adopting these habits today and see the positive changes in your school life and beyond!

Choose from the below words

for

stressed

balanced

vocabulary

practicing

73.

It's helpful to review your lessons a little each day. This way, you can remember information better and feel less ______ when exams come.

a)

excited

b)

stressed

c)

confused

d)

carefree

74.

Eat Healthy Food: Eating a ______ diet with fruits, vegetables, and proteins gives you the energy you need to focus in class and during study time.

a)

excessive

b)

limited

c)

unbalanced

d)

balanced

75.

Keep Clean: Always wash your hands, keep your room and study area tidy, and organize your school supplies. This helps you stay healthy and find your things ______.

a)

easily

b)

never

c)

rarely

d)

hardly

76.

Read Books: Reading books can improve your ______ and comprehension skills, helping you understand your school subjects better.

a)

challenges

b)

vocabulary

c)

hesitation

d)

obstacles

77.

By ______ these habits, you will not only improve your academic performance but also enjoy a more balanced and joyful life.

a)

adopting

b)

ignoring

c)

delaying

d)

doubting

78.

We apologize for the delay and regret any ________ it may have caused. (convenient)

a)

convenience

b)

inconvenience

c)

conveniently

d)

conveniences

79.

It is ________ for students to learn money management skills. (necessarily)

a)

necessity

b)

necessary

c)

necessaries

d)

unnecessary

80.

To ________ in the global market, businesses need to innovate and adapt to changing customer needs. (competitive)

a)

competition

b)

compete

c)

competitive

d)

competitively

81.

The ________ of modern technologies is crucial for the advancement of society. (develop)

a)

developer

b)

developing

c)

development

d)

develop

82.

The (a) of modern technologies is crucial for the advancement of society. (develop)

83.

She is the only ________ for her family, working two jobs to make ends meet. (provide)

a)

provider

b)

provision

c)

provided

d)

providing

84.

Many people struggle to find ________ housing in big cities. (afford)

a)

afforded

b)

affordable

c)

affording

d)

affordability

85.

She wore ________ at the party, making sure all eyes were on her stunning outfit. (fashion)

a)

fashion

b)

fashioned

c)

fashionable

d)

fashionably

86.

After realizing his mistake, he sent an ________ via email to his colleague. (apologise)

a)

apology

b)

apologise

c)

apologetic

d)

apologising

87.

The old map was ________ for navigating the modern city streets. They’re replacing it soon. (use)

a)

useful

b)

useless

c)

usable

d)

used

88.

Despite the rough transit, the package arrived ________, much to the customer's relief. (damage)

a)

damaged

b)

damage

c)

undamaged

d)

damageable

89.

The software ________ your face and unlocks the phone automatically. (recognition)

a)

recognises

b)

recognised

c)

recognition

d)

recognising

90.

The new system improved the ________ of the work process, allowing the team to complete tasks in half the time. (efficient)

a)

efficiency

b)

efficiently

c)

efficient

d)

inefficiency

91.

The new system improved the (a) of the work process, allowing the team to complete tasks in half the time. (efficient)

92.

You need to __________ what you want for dinner. (decisive)

a)

decisive

b)

decide

c)

decision

d)

deciding

93.

Proper __________ can help you do well on the test. (prepare)

a)

preparing

b)

prepared

c)

preparation

d)

preparatory

94.

Proper (a) can help you do well on the test. (prepare)

95.

She __________ her garden carefully last weekend. (maintenance)

a)

maintained

b)

maintenance

c)

maintain

d)

maintaining

96.

She (a) her garden carefully last weekend. (maintenance)

97.

She takes her studies __________ and always does her homework on time. (serious)

a)

serious

b)

seriousness

c)

seriously

d)

more serious

98.

His __________ improves when he listens to quiet music while studying. (concentrate)

a)

concentrate

b)

concentration

c)

concentrating

d)

concentrative

99.

His (a) improves when he listens to quiet music while studying. (concentrate)

100.

Don't let a bad grade __________ you; keep trying and you will improve. (courage)

a)

discourage

b)

encourage

c)

courage

d)

discouragement

101.

Don't let a bad grade (a) you; keep trying and you will improve. (courage)

102.

The store sells many __________, from food to clothing. (producer)

a)

produce

b)

producers

c)

products

d)

production

103.

He was __________ with his glasses and now he can't find them. (carefulness)

a)

carefulness

b)

carefully

c)

carelessness

d)

careless

104.

__________, the oldest tree in the park is over 500 years old. (interest)

a)

Interest

b)

Interesting

c)

Interestingly

d)

Interested

105.

(a) , the oldest tree in the park is over 500 years old. (interest)

106.

There is a __________ that it might rain tomorrow, so bring an umbrella. (possibly)

a)

possibly

b)

possible

c)

possibility

d)

possibilities

107.

She is __________ each piece of art to decide which to display in the gallery. (valuable)

a)

value

b)

valuable

c)

valuing

d)

valuation

108.

Arrange the words to make a correct sentence: set up their instruments / By the time / the band had already / on stage. / the concert began,

a)

By the time the concert began, the band had already set up their instruments on stage.

b)

The concert began, by the time the band had already set up their instruments on stage.

c)

The band had already set up their instruments on stage by the time the concert began.

d)

On stage, the band had already set up their instruments by the time began the concert.

109.

home when she / her passport at / she had forgotten / reached the airport. / She realized

a)

She realized she had forgotten her passport at home when she reached the airport.

b)

She realized she forgot her passport at home when she reaches the airport.

c)

When she realized at home, she had forgotten her passport at the airport.

d)

She had realized at the airport she forgot her passport at home when she reached.

110.

the exams/studied the entire/syllabus before/Had they/started?

a)

Had they studied the entire syllabus before the exams started?

b)

They had studied the entire syllabus before the exams had started?

c)

Had they studied before the exams started the entire syllabus?

d)

They studied the entire syllabus before the exams started?

111.

finished our dinner/We had/by the time our friends/ showed up.

a)

We had finished our dinner by the time our friends showed up.

b)

We finished our dinner by the time our friends had showed up.

c)

By the time our friends show up, we had finished our dinner.

d)

We had by the time our friends showed up finished our dinner.

112.

have visited / Ancient / twice. / Hoi An / Town / We

a)

We have visited Hoi An Ancient Town twice.

b)

We visited twice Hoi An Ancient Town.

c)

We have twice visited the Ancient Town Hoi An.

d)

We have visited Ancient Town Hoi An for twice.

113.

had already / started. / we / the time / the concert / By / arrived,

a)

By the time we arrived, the concert had already started.

b)

By the time we arrive, the concert already started.

c)

The concert had already started by the time we arrive.

d)

By the time arrived we, the concert had already started.

114.

his / came / He / his friends / dinner before / had finished / over.

a)

He had finished his dinner before his friends came over.

b)

He finished his dinner before his friends had come over.

c)

His friends came over before he had finished his dinner.

d)

He had finished dinner before came over his friends.

115.

for three / has learned / She / and Chinese / years. / Korean

a)

She has learned Korean and Chinese for three years.

b)

She learned Korean and Chinese since three years.

c)

She has been learning for three years Korean and Chinese ago.

d)

For three years she learn Korean and Chinese.

116.

I have never tried the tuk-tuk before. This is the …

a)

This is the first time I have tried the tuk-tuk.

b)

This is the first time I tried the tuk-tuk.

c)

This is the first time I have been trying the tuk-tuk.

d)

This is the first time to try the tuk-tuk.

117.

I have never tried the tuk-tuk before.

--> This is the …

(a)

118.

He started working here ten years ago. He has …

a)

He has worked here for ten years.

b)

He works here since ten years.

c)

He has been working here since ten years ago.

d)

He had worked here for ten years.

119.

He started working here ten years ago.

--> He has …

(a)

120.

Tom is used to driving to work in this bustling city. Choose the sentence that best completes: Tom has no …

a)

difficulty driving to work in this bustling city

b)

problem to drive to work in this bustling city

c)

time to driving to work in this bustling city

d)

idea driving to work in this bustling city

121.

Tom is used to driving to work in this bustling city.

--> Tom has no …

(a)

122.

The plane had departed before her arrival at the airport. Choose the sentence that best completes: By the time she …

a)

arrived at the airport, the plane had departed

b)

had arrived at the airport, the plane departed

c)

arrives at the airport, the plane departed

d)

was arriving at the airport, the plane has departed

123.

To live alone in a foreign country is challenging for him. Choose the sentence that best completes: He finds it …

a)

challenging to live alone in a foreign country

b)

challenge to live alone in a foreign country

c)

challenged living alone in a foreign country

d)

easy to live alone in a foreign country

124.

To live alone in a foreign country is challenging for him.

--> He finds it …

(a)

125.

Bob was repairing his bicycle. Suddenly, the light went out. Choose the sentence that best completes: While …

a)

Bob was repairing his bicycle, the light suddenly went out

b)

Bob repaired his bicycle, the light was suddenly going out

c)

Bob has been repairing his bicycle, the light had suddenly gone out

d)

Bob is repairing his bicycle, the light suddenly goes out

126.

Bob was repairing his bicycle. Suddenly, the light went out.

--> While …

(a)

127.

They finished their homework. Then they went out to play football. Choose the sentence that best completes: By the time …

a)

they went out to play football, they had finished their homework

b)

they had gone out to play football, they finished their homework

c)

they go out to play football, they finish their homework

d)

they were going out to play football, they had been finishing their homework

128.

They finished their homework. Then they went out to play football.

--> By the time …

(a)

129.

My uncle has a large (a) in his house.

130.

The store has an (a) of shoes to choose from.

131.

The chef only uses fresh ingredients for (a) .

132.

Most of the corn grown in this region is for (a) , not for export.

133.

My brother wants to (a) as a pilot.

134.

The famous scientist had a (a) and won many awards.

135.

Although the company promised to (a) the returned goods within a week, it actually took them almost a month.

136.

The customer was surprised to discover that the store charged extra (a) , though the website advertised free shipping.

137.

The new smartphone model (a) next month, and pre-orders are already exceeding expectations.

138.

(a) in the country has decreased due to aging infrastructure.

139.

They began building this house 2 months ago

--> They have ……………………………………………………………………………

(a)

140.

15. My father started to work in this factory last week

--> My father has ……………………………………………………………………………

(a)

141.

He started living in Ho Chi Minh city when he was 8

--> He has ……………………………………………………………………………………

(a)

142.

He learnt English when he was 18

--> He has ……………………………………………………………………………………

(a)

FRIENDS PLKUS 9 - ÔN GIỮA KÌ 1

Total questions: 142

Worksheet time: 1hrs 29mins

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