Phần 1

(9 câu)
Câu 1

Choose the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation.

Câu 1:
below
tower
crowded
however
Câu 2:
offer
note
local
role
Câu 2

Choose the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress.

Câu 1:
avoid
modern
traffic
finish
Câu 2:
accident
congestion
terrible
vehicle
Câu 3

Choose the correct answer to complete each of the following questions.

Câu 1:

The sidewalks were _______________ with people, so it was difficult to walk comfortably and enjoy your surroundings.

packed
loaded
stuck
blocked
Câu 2:

I got stuck _______________ the crowd at the parade, but I still had a great time.

in
by
at
to
Câu 3:

_______________ doctors a city has, _______________ patients experience long waiting times.

The most - the fewer
The more - the fewer
The more - the least
The more - the less
Câu 4:

The city has high _______________ rates, so many people feel unsafe at night.

pollution
error
crime
evil
Câu 5:

The teacher looked _______________ the students on the field trip, and everyone stayed safe.

up
after
around
out
Câu 6:

They want to _______________ littering, so they put more bins around the city.

run out of
catch up with
come up with
cut down on
Câu 7:

The more doctors you have, _______________ you get treatment.

the quickest
the quicker
the quick
a quicker
Câu 8:

_______________ is the center of the city, where the tallest buildings touch the sky.

Downtown
Capital
Countryside
Suburb
Câu 4

Choose the correct answer to complete the exchanges.

Câu 1:

Joe: "Can I help you with your luggage on the subway?"

Mai: "_______________ "

Thank you, but I'm busy now.
Sure, I'd be happy to help!
That's fantastic! Congrats!
Thank you, that would be great.
Câu 2:

James: "Would you like me to show you how to buy a metro ticket?"

Josie: "_______________ I don't know how it works."

Yes, please.
Never mind.
No worries.
Yes, you can.
Câu 5

Write the correct form of the words in brackets.

Câu 1:

When cities invest in green spaces, they become more and enjoyable. (live)

Câu 2:

Loud noises from traffic and construction can be , especially at night. (disrupt)

Câu 6

Write the correct preposition to complete the questions.

Câu 1:

If you want to keep with the latest events, you should read the city newspaper every day.

Câu 2:

As the weather was nice, we got downtown by renting bicycles and enjoying the sunny day.

Câu 3:

When the meeting ended, her friend picked her outside the city office building.

Câu 7

Choose the underlined part that needs correcting in each of the following questions.

Câu 1:

The most homework you do, the better you understand the lessons.

The most
do
the better
the lessons
Câu 2:

The more time you spend learning, the few gaps you have in knowledge.

The more
learning
the few
in
Câu 3:

As cities grow, downtown sprawl can lead to the loss of green spaces like parks and forests.

As
downtown
the loss
like
Câu 8

Read the text and choose the correct answer.

1. Nature lovers are leading the way in constructing Eco-cities that aim to be environmentally friendly. These cities focus on making it easy for people to get around without cars by providing many buses and trains. They also have plenty of paths for bikes and walking, so everyone can travel without harming the environment.

2. In Eco-cities, renewable energy sources like solar and wind power are harnessed to generate electricity. This helps to keep the planet healthy and safe for polar bears and other animals. In Eco-cities, there are many parks and forests where animals can live, and people can enjoy nature. People can also grow their own food in gardens in the city.

3. In Eco-cities, the buildings are made from materials that are good for the environment. They use things like old plastic bottles and wood to make houses instead of cutting down trees. By building Eco-cities, people hope to make the Earth a better place for everyone, including animals. They want to show that living in a city is possible without harming the planet.

Câu 1:

What is the main idea of the passage?

Improving recycling in Eco-cities.
Discussing the impacts of Eco-cities.
Installing alternative resources in Eco-cities.
Building Eco-cities for a greener future.
Câu 2:

The word “they” in paragraph 1 refers to ___________.

people
paths
cities
cars
Câu 3:

The word “harnessed” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ___________.

fixed
used
sent
made
Câu 4:

How do Eco-cities affect animals?

They provide more suitable habitats for animals.
They produce more natural food for animals.
They help increase the number of polar bears.
They decrease animals' dependence on humans.
Câu 5:

Which of the following sentences is not mentioned according to the passage?

Bike riding and walking are the primary means of transportation in Eco-cities.
House construction materials are recycled from old plastic bottles and wood.
Eco-cities provide space for residents to grow their own food in city gardens.
Electricity used in Eco-cities is generated from natural alternative sources.
Câu 9

Rewrite the sentences and keep their same meaning as the first ones. No more than FIVE words in each blank.

Câu 1:

As the city attracts more tourists, people build more hotels. (the)

→ The more tourists the city attracts, .

Câu 2:

After playing in the rain, he started to suffer from the flu. (came)

→ After playing in the rain, he .

Câu 3:

The high cost of living makes it difficult for me to save money. (it)

→ I find because of the high cost of living.