Free Printable PRACTICE TESTS FOR THE FIRST TERM TEST

1.

Choose the word with the different stress pattern.

a)

delicious

b)

reply

c)

bookshop

d)

comedian

2.

Choose the word with the different stress pattern.

a)

puppeteer

b)

obesity

c)

machine

d)

graffiti

3.

Choose the word with the different stress pattern.

a)

raincoat

b)

airport

c)

delicious

d)

charitable

4.

Choose the word with the different stress pattern.

a)

composer

b)

answer

c)

happen

d)

mother

5.

Choose the word with the different stress pattern.

a)

volunteer

b)

charity

c)

melody

d)

calorie

6.

Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined. Part 1. Sound /ə/ and /ɜː/.

a)

accept

b)

mother

c)

handsome

d)

word

7.

Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined. Part 1. Sound /ə/ and /ɜː/.

a)

bird

b)

thirty

c)

woman

d)

church

8.

Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined. Part 1. Sound /ə/ and /ɜː/.

a)

person

b)

bigger

c)

Germany

d)

early

9.

Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined. Part 1. Sound /ə/ and /ɜː/.

a)

actor

b)

world

c)

work

d)

turn

10.

Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined. Part 1. Sound /ə/ and /ɜː/.

a)

university

b)

brother

c)

answer

d)

accident

11.

Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined. Part 1. Sound /ə/ and /ɜː/.

a)

banana

b)

correct

c)

future

d)

curtain

12.

Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined. Part 1. Sound /ə/ and /ɜː/.

a)

around

b)

heard

c)

nurse

d)

birthday

13.

Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined. Part 1. Sound /ə/ and /ɜː/.

a)

verb

b)

shirt

c)

museum

d)

Thursday

14.

Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined. Part 1. Sound /ə/ and /ɜː/.

a)

generous

b)

earn

c)

tonight

d)

zebra

15.

Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined. Part 1. Sound /ə/ and /ɜː/.

a)

bird

b)

thirty

c)

woman

d)

church

16.

Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined. Part 1. Sound /ə/ and /ɜː/.

a)

pottery

b)

flower

c)

silent

d)

service

17.

Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined. Part 1. Sound /ə/ and /ɜː/.

a)

girl

b)

expert

c)

open

d)

burn

18.

Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined. Part 1. Sound /ə/ and /ɜː/.

a)

game

b)

arrange

c)

skate

d)

cake

19.

Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined. Part 1. Sound /ə/ and /ɜː/.

a)

prefer

b)

better

c)

teacher

d)

worker

20.

Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined. Part 1. Sound /ə/ and /ɜː/.

a)

bear

b)

hear

c)

dear

d)

near

21.

Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined. Part 2. Sound /t/, /d/ and /ɪd/.

a)

lived

b)

asked

c)

called

d)

played

22.

Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined. Part 2. Sound /t/, /d/ and /ɪd/.

a)

worked

b)

stopped

c)

forced

d)

wanted

23.

Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined. Part 2. Sound /t/, /d/ and /ɪd/.

a)

kissed

b)

helped

c)

forced

d)

raised

24.

Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined. Part 2. Sound /t/, /d/ and /ɪd/.

a)

devoted

b)

suggested

c)

provided

d)

wished

25.

Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined. Part 2. Sound /t/, /d/ and /ɪd/.

a)

catched

b)

crashed

c)

occupied

d)

coughed

26.

Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined. Part 2. Sound /t/, /d/ and /ɪd/.

a)

wounded

b)

routed

c)

wasted

d)

risked

27.

Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined. Part 2. Sound /t/, /d/ and /ɪd/.

a)

looked

b)

laughed

c)

moved

d)

stepped

28.

Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined. Part 2. Sound /t/, /d/ and /ɪd/.

a)

wanted

b)

parked

c)

stopped

d)

watched

29.

Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined. Part 2. Sound /t/, /d/ and /ɪd/.

a)

lifted

b)

lasted

c)

happened

d)

naked

30.

Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined. Part 2. Sound /t/, /d/ and /ɪd/.

a)

collected

b)

changed

c)

formed

d)

viewed

31.

Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined. Part 3. Sound /ʃ/ and /ʒ/.

a)

recycle

b)

class

c)

city

d)

century

32.

Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined. Part 3. Sound /ʃ/ and /ʒ/.

a)

selling

b)

decision

c)

television

d)

leisure

33.

Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined. Part 3. Sound /ʃ/ and /ʒ/.

a)

she

b)

mushroom

c)

action

d)

Asian

34.

Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined. Part 3. Sound /ʃ/ and /ʒ/.

a)

usually

b)

sure

c)

shampoo

d)

cash

35.

Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined. Part 3. Sound /ʃ/ and /ʒ/.

a)

garage

b)

massage

c)

machine

d)

pleasure

36.

Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined. Part 3. Sound /ʃ/ and /ʒ/.

a)

vision

b)

occasion

c)

leisure

d)

sugar

37.

Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined. Part 3. Sound /ʃ/ and /ʒ/.

a)

information

b)

revision

c)

ensure

d)

ancient

38.

Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined. Part 3. Sound /ʃ/ and /ʒ/.

a)

chef

b)

pleasure

c)

social

d)

discussion

39.

Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined. Part 3. Sound /ʃ/ and /ʒ/.

a)

treasure

b)

television

c)

pressure

d)

visually

40.

Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined. Part 3. Sound /ʃ/ and /ʒ/.

a)

unusual

b)

Russia

c)

impression

d)

insurance

41.

Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined. Part 3. Sound /ʃ/ and /ʒ/.

a)

patient

b)

station

c)

casual

d)

mission

42.

Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined. Part 3. Sound /ʃ/ and /ʒ/.

a)

question

b)

tradition

c)

exhibition

d)

action

43.

Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined. Part 3. Sound /ʃ/ and /ʒ/.

a)

usual

b)

design

c)

version

d)

pleasure

44.

I don't often go to school by bus because it __________ a lot of time. Riding a bicycle is more healthy.

a)

spends

b)

has

c)

takes

d)

gets

45.

The doctor says my father will become ill __________ he stops smoking.

a)

until

b)

when

c)

unless

d)

if

46.

He bought __________ books and then left for home.

a)

much

b)

a few

c)

a lot

d)

a little

47.

“Thanks a lot for the lovely dinner.” – “__________.”

a)

You’re welcome

b)

It’s all right

c)

Thank you too

d)

Please don't say so

48.

Last year, Phuc participated in __________ funds for street children.

a)

raising

b)

making

c)

gathering

d)

taking

49.

The coffee isn't very sweet, I'll add some more __________

a)

salt

b)

pepper

c)

sugar

d)

lemon

50.

She dances __________ than her sister.

a)

beautiful

b)

more beautiful

c)

the most beautifully

d)

more beautifully

51.

Your taste in music is quite __________ from mine.

a)

same

b)

different

c)

difficult

d)

similar

52.

I think that pop music is __________ rock music.

a)

nor as interesting so

b)

interesting as

c)

as interesting than

d)

not as interesting as

53.

The concert is not as __________ you said.

a)

interestingly as

b)

the same interesting

c)

more interesting

d)

interesting as

54.

I think a hobby will always give you __________ and help you __________

a)

pleased — relaxing

b)

pleasure — relaxed

c)

pleased — relax

d)

pleasure — relax

55.

My brother doesn’t like ice-skating because he thinks it is __________.

a)

dangerous

b)

danger

c)

in danger

d)

endangered

56.

My sister's hobby is sewing, and she can get the sewing patterns from the __________ magazines.

sew (v) may, khâu vá

a)

fashion

b)

science

c)

gardening

d)

travel

57.

You can share your stamps ______ other collectors ______ a stamp club.

a)

with — at

b)

with — in

c)

to — in

d)

to — at

58.

If your hobby is greeting card making, you can give your ______ to your friends as presents.

a)

money

b)

hobby

c)

products

d)

greetings

59.

I think this hobby doesn't cost you much, and ______ you need is time.

a)

all

b)

some

c)

all of

d)

most

60.

My family enjoys ______ because we can sell vegetables and flowers ______ money.

a)

garden — to

b)

gardening — for

c)

garden — of

d)

gardening — with

61.

People ______ hours sitting in front of the computers.

a)

set

b)

spend

c)

take

d)

last

62.

I think you should take up swimming ______ it is suitable for your health condition.

a)

because

b)

but

c)

although

d)

so

63.

There are many ______ why it is important to have a hobby.

a)

facts

b)

details

c)

reasons

d)

answers

64.

I love my sister's paintings because she is very ______ in using colours.

a)

care

b)

careless

c)

creative

d)

imagine

65.

Do you think that hobby is ______ and boring?

a)

danger

b)

easy

c)

interesting

d)

difficult

66.

We should play sports or do exercise in order to stay in ______

a)

look

b)

health

c)

fit

d)

shape

67.

The Japanese eat a lot of fish instead of meat ______ they stay more healthy.

a)

because

b)

so

c)

although

d)

but

68.

I forgot to wear a sun hat today and I got a ______

a)

earache

b)

backache

c)

headache

d)

stomachache

69.

We need to spend less time ______ computer games.

a)

play

b)

to play

c)

playing

d)

to playing

70.

When you have a temperature, you should drink more water and rest ______

a)

more

b)

most

c)

less

d)

all

71.

Rob eats a lot of fast food and he ______ on a lot of weight.

a)

takes

b)

spends

c)

puts

d)

bring

72.

When you have flu, you may have a cough and a ______ nose.

a)

running

b)

runny

c)

noisy

d)

flowing

73.

Do more exercises ______ eat more fruits and vegetables.

a)

and

b)

or

c)

but

d)

so

74.

Watching too much TV is not good ______ you or your eyes.

a)

at

b)

for

c)

with

d)

to

75.

After working on a computer for long hours, you should ______ your eyes and relax.

a)

wake

b)

rest

c)

sleep

d)

sleep in

76.

She ______ blood twenty times so far.

a)

donates

b)

has donated

c)

is donating

d)

to donate

77.

Volunteers can do general ______ such as clean-up projects or home repair.

a)

things

b)

labor

c)

jobs

d)

activities

78.

We came to the remote village and ______ meals for homeless children.

a)

cook

b)

offered

c)

do

d)

made

79.

He ______ lectures to foreign tourists about traditional food and games recently.

a)

gives

b)

gave

c)

have given

d)

has given

80.

You should think of ______ the volunteer activities in your community.

a)

taking in

b)

making

c)

participating

d)

taking part in

81.

My cousin — Hoa, is the same age ______ me.

a)

as

b)

of

c)

to

d)

like

82.

For many people, a good knowledge of music and arts is regarded as a ______ for every student.

a)

need

b)

needs

c)

necessity

d)

necessary

83.

This year's musical festival is not ______ it was last year.

a)

worse

b)

as good as

c)

as well as

d)

different from

84.

Since the 1970s, the festival in Glastonbury has taken ______ almost every year and has grown in size.

a)

time

b)

place

c)

note

d)

notice

85.

The puppet shows present ______ themes of Vietnamese villages.

a)

city

b)

country

c)

rural

d)

urban

86.

The brit school is the most famous ______ arts school in Britain.

a)

perform

b)

performed

c)

performing

d)

performance

87.

The villagers are ______ they were years ago. There is no change at all.

a)

as friendly as

b)

different from

c)

as friend as

d)

not as friendly as

88.

Dong Ho painting is made on _____ paper with beautiful ____ colors.

a)

tradition — nature

b)

tradition — natural

c)

traditional — nature

d)

traditional — natural

89.

My village is not _____ it was ten years ago.

a)

same as

b)

the same

c)

the same as

d)

the same like

90.

There is _____ tofu, but there aren't _____ sandwiches.

a)

some — some

b)

any — any

c)

any — some

d)

some — any

91.

There isn't _____ for dinner, so i have to go to the market.

a)

any left

b)

some left

c)

any leaning

d)

some leaving

92.

How many _____ do you need?

a)

yogurt

b)

carton or yogurt

c)

packet of yogurt

d)

cartons of yogurt

93.

What _____ do I need to cook an omelette?

a)

menu

b)

food

c)

material

d)

ingredients

94.

A _____ is a small meal that you eat when you are in a hurry.

a)

lunch

b)

snack

c)

breakfast

d)

fast food

95.

Is there any butter _____ in the refrigerator?

a)

left

b)

leave

c)

to leave

d)

leaving

96.

_____ bottles of milk does your family need for a week?

a)

How

b)

How much

c)

How many

d)

How often

97.

What is your _____ dish for breakfast? — It's beef noodle soup.

a)

best

b)

liking

c)

most

d)

favourite

98.

Being a volunteer is one of the best things you can do with your life. It's a great way to help the (1) _____ and other people.

a)

community

b)

parents

c)

neighbour

99.

You can also take part in some (2) _____ organizations.

a)

disable

b)

non-profit

c)

mural

100.

I think too many of us settle into a lazy (3) _____. We just stay at home, play games or watch TV.

a)

lifestyle

b)

time

c)

hobby

101.

You can (4) _____ young children once a week, work in a charity shop or spend only one Saturday morning a month collecting rubbish in your neighborhood.

a)

recycle

b)

donate

c)

tutor

102.

It is so happy when we can make a (5) _____ in our community from such simple activities.

a)

choice

b)

difference

c)

try

103.

Quan ho Bac Ninh singing is one of (1) _____ well-known social customs appearing widely in the northern provinces of Bac Ninh and Bac Giang.

a)

the most

b)

best

c)

popular

104.

Quan ho folk songs are alternating response songs between the groups of (2) _____.

a)

student and teacher

b)

mother and father

c)

male and female

105.

A group of female from one village sings with a group of male from another village with similar (3) _____, but different lyrics, and always with alternating tunes.

a)

melodies

b)

words

c)

names

106.

A song lyric includes two (4) _____: the principal text is the core of the song, containing its base lyrics.

a)

songs

b)

parts

c)

paragraphs

107.

In 2009, Quan ho Bac Ninh folk songs were (5) _____ as the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by the UNESCO.

a)

considered

b)

recognised

c)

taken

108.

What I really like (1) _____ school is being with my friends during the breaks.

a)

of

b)

for

c)

about

109.

But classes are fun and interesting (2) _____.

a)

too

b)

neither

c)

either

110.

For example, Music isn't difficult at all. I just don't like French so (3) _____ because I don't understand it.

a)

few

b)

some

c)

much

111.

I'm very keen on sports too - I'm part of the school's basketball team. I started playing three years (4) _____.

a)

last

b)

ago

c)

since

112.

We can't take our mobiles to school. I think we could take them to class if they were switched (5) _____.

a)

on

b)

off

c)

under

113.

Homelessness is a problem in many big cities in the world. It occurs when a part of the population does not have (1) _____ fixed place to call home.

a)

any

b)

a

c)

some

d)

much

114.

This is an issue that the authorities are trying to (2) _____.

a)

look through

b)

get over

c)

find out

d)

deal with

115.

However, there are (3) _____ things that each person can do to help those people.

a)

fewer

b)

less

c)

more

d)

little

116.

If you have a lot of free time, you might go on an extended trip to help (4) _____ homes or improve a poor area.

a)

set up

b)

show around

c)

find out

d)

care for

117.

You can also sign up to help at a (5) _____ soup kitchen: most cities have a mission of some kind serving food to the homeless and offering temporary shelter.

a)

rural

b)

central

c)

urban

d)

local

118.

Read the passage: "In the USA, people celebrate Mother's Day and Father's Day. Mother's Day is celebrated on the second Sunday in May. On this occasion, mother usually receives greeting cards and gifts from her husband and children. The best gifts of all American Mom are a day of leisure. The majority of American mothers have outside jobs as well as housework, so their working days are often very hard. Flower is an important part of Mother's Day. Mothers are often given a plant for the occasion, particularly if they are elderly. Father's Day is celebrated throughout the USA and Canada on the third Sunday in June. The holiday customs are similar to Mother's Day. Dad also receives greeting cards and gifts from his family and enjoys a day of leisure." In the sentence "Dad also receives greeting cards and gifts from his family and enjoys a day of leisure," the word "leisure" most nearly means

a)

daily

b)

free time

c)

special time

d)

busy time

119.

Read the passage: "In the USA, people celebrate Mother's Day and Father's Day. Mother's Day is celebrated on the second Sunday in May. On this occasion, mother usually receives greeting cards and gifts from her husband and children. The best gifts of all American Mom are a day of leisure. The majority of American mothers have outside jobs as well as housework, so their working days are often very hard. Flower is an important part of Mother's Day. Mothers are often given a plant for the occasion, particularly if they are elderly. Father's Day is celebrated throughout the USA and Canada on the third Sunday in June. The holiday customs are similar to Mother's Day. Dad also receives greeting cards and gifts from his family and enjoys a day of leisure." What is an important part of Mother's Day?

a)

Gift

b)

All are correct

c)

Flower

d)

Present

120.

Read the passage: "In the USA, people celebrate Mother's Day and Father's Day. Mother's Day is celebrated on the second Sunday in May. On this occasion, mother usually receives greeting cards and gifts from her husband and children. The best gifts of all American Mom are a day of leisure. The majority of American mothers have outside jobs as well as housework, so their working days are often very hard. Flower is an important part of Mother's Day. Mothers are often given a plant for the occasion, particularly if they are elderly. Father's Day is celebrated throughout the USA and Canada on the third Sunday in June. The holiday customs are similar to Mother's Day. Dad also receives greeting cards and gifts from his family and enjoys a day of leisure." According to the passage, where is Father's Day celebrated?

a)

No information

b)

In the world

c)

In the USA and Canada

d)

In many countries

121.

Read the passage: "Garbage collectors in the Turkish capital Ankara are recycling the books they find in the trash. They have created a mobile library. The library is full of books that people have thrown away. There are now over 9,000 books on the library's shelves. The library is inside a truck that tours schools in the suburbs of Ankara. The garbage collectors hope to create a greater passion for reading books in children, especially in the age of mobile phones and tablets. Many schools do not have a reading room or their own library. The library has got a lot of attention in Turkey. There is now a campaign for it to grow. People from all over Turkey are sending their unwanted or old books to the garbage collectors. The director of the library said: "The interest is growing. Each day we have guests coming here to borrow books or have a quiet time to read." A worker at the mobile library said: "We have books here for children aged from six to ten, but also books for older children. We hope that it will amuse them and arouse a passion for books." Turkey currently has just one public library for every 70,000 people, compared to one for every 6,200 people in the European Union." Which parts of the city does the mobile library visit?

a)

the north

b)

the poorest parts

c)

the suburbs

d)

the inner city

122.

Read the passage: "Garbage collectors in the Turkish capital Ankara are recycling the books they find in the trash. They have created a mobile library. The library is full of books that people have thrown away. There are now over 9,000 books on the library's shelves. The library is inside a truck that tours schools in the suburbs of Ankara. The garbage collectors hope to create a greater passion for reading books in children, especially in the age of mobile phones and tablets. Many schools do not have a reading room or their own library. The library has got a lot of attention in Turkey. There is now a campaign for it to grow. People from all over Turkey are sending their unwanted or old books to the garbage collectors. The director of the library said: "The interest is growing. Each day we have guests coming here to borrow books or have a quiet time to read." A worker at the mobile library said: "We have books here for children aged from six to ten, but also books for older children. We hope that it will amuse them and arouse a passion for books." Turkey currently has just one public library for every 70,000 people, compared to one for every 6,200 people in the European Union." What is there a campaign for the library to do?

a)

To start a shop

b)

To go global

c)

To grow

d)

To sell books

123.

Read the passage: "Garbage collectors in the Turkish capital Ankara are recycling the books they find in the trash. They have created a mobile library. The library is full of books that people have thrown away. There are now over 9,000 books on the library's shelves. The library is inside a truck that tours schools in the suburbs of Ankara. The garbage collectors hope to create a greater passion for reading books in children, especially in the age of mobile phones and tablets. Many schools do not have a reading room or their own library. The library has got a lot of attention in Turkey. There is now a campaign for it to grow. People from all over Turkey are sending their unwanted or old books to the garbage collectors. The director of the library said: "The interest is growing. Each day we have guests coming here to borrow books or have a quiet time to read." A worker at the mobile library said: "We have books here for children aged from six to ten, but also books for older children. We hope that it will amuse them and arouse a passion for books." Turkey currently has just one public library for every 70,000 people, compared to one for every 6,200 people in the European Union." Which of the following is NOT true, according to the passage?

a)

More and more people are interested in the library.

b)

The mobile library is inside a truck.

c)

Many schools don't have a library.

d)

Turkey currently has just one public library.

124.

Choose the sentence that is closest in meaning to: He plays badminton better than anyone I know.

a)

He is the best badminton player I know.

b)

He is one of the good badminton players I know.

c)

I know him to play badminton better than someone.

d)

I know someone playing badminton better than him.

125.

Choose the sentence that is closest in meaning to: It takes my mum 20 minutes to get to work on foot.

a)

Twenty minutes is long enough for my mum to drive to work.

b)

My mum wastes 20 minutes on the way to her work.

c)

My mum generally spends twenty minutes walking to work.

d)

My mum leaves the house at six twenty and goes to work.

126.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is best written from the words/ phrases given: go/convenience store/buy/butter/?

a)

Can you go to a convenience store and buy a butter?

b)

Can you go to a convenience store and buy some butter?

c)

Do you go to some convenience store and buy butter?

d)

Did you go to convenience store to buy butter now?

127.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is best written from the words/ phrases given: Many people/provide/food/other things/flood victims

a)

Many people will be providing food and other things for the flood victims.

b)

Many people provide food and other things to the flood victims.

c)

Many people are providing food and other things with the flood victims.

d)

Many people have provided food and other things for the flood victims.

128.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is best written from the words/ phrases given: what/often/do/Saturday/afternoon/?

a)

What often you do on Saturday afternoon?

b)

What did you often do on Saturday afternoon?

c)

What do you often do on Saturday afternoon?

d)

What do you often do on Saturday afternoon?

129.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is best written from the words/ phrases given: I/sometimes come/see my friend/borrow/book

a)

To see my friend sometimes I come to borrow a book.

b)

I came sometimes to see my friend and borrow a book.

c)

I sometimes come to see my friend and borrow a book.

d)

I sometimes will come to see my friend and borrow a book.

130.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is best written from the words/ phrases given: prefer/go to school/bike/walking

a)

I prefer to go to school by bike than walking.

b)

I prefer to go to school by bike more than to walk.

c)

I don't prefer going to school by bike but walking.

d)

I prefer going to school by bike to walking.

PRACTICE TESTS FOR THE FIRST TERM TEST | TEST 07

Total questions: 130

Worksheet time: 1hrs 5mins

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