Phần 1

(12 câu)
Câu 1

You will hear a programme about safety during floods. Listen and fill in each blank with ONE word you hear.

Can you face it?

Follow these simple rules and be safe!

Câu 1:

Do:

- Turn off and electricity.

Câu 2:

- Move and valuables to safety.

- Leave the building and get to a higher place.

Câu 3:

Don't:

- Return to a building before you are certain it is .

Câu 4:

- Walk around in water that is higher than your .

Câu 5:

- Drive through closed roads and areas.

Remember:

- STAY CALM! Call the Flood helpline 0844 223 6698 for assistance during a flood.

Câu 2

Choose the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.

Câu 1:
climate
danger
earthquake
range
Câu 2:
death
spread
pleasure
release
Câu 3

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

Câu 1:
survival
property
numerous
animal
Câu 2:
endanger
volcanic
cultural
arrival
Câu 3:
violently
emotional
emergency
continuous
Câu 4

Choose the correct answer to fill in the blank in each of the following questions.

Câu 1:

Pollution from factories __________ the quality of the air we breathe.

threatens
disturbs
injures
worries
Câu 2:

Customer: I ordered a shirt online, but it arrived in the wrong color.

Salesperson: __________ I'll send you another one.

Thanks for ordering.
I'm sorry about that.
Great. I get it now.
You should check it.
Câu 3:

I __________ watch horror movies, just once or twice in my life, because they scare me too much.

never
often
usually
rarely
Câu 4:

It's important to stay away from steep hills when it's rainy to avoid __________.

tsunamis
tornadoes
wildfires
landslides
Câu 5:

Alex is __________ to social media; he checks his Instagram account multiple times a day.

addicted
amused
interested
exited
Câu 6:

He was resting on the couch __________ his kids were playing in the living room.

while
as soon as
before
until
Câu 7:

Keep the window closed __________ the rain stops to prevent water from getting inside.

while
until
as soon as
after
Câu 8:

Trees help __________ the soil from erosion by holding it together with their roots.

protect
keep
care
maintain
Câu 5

Choose the answer that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word/phrase in each of the following questions.

Câu 1:

After the powerful hurricane, there were countless fallen trees and damaged buildings in the area.

none
very many
enough
a few
Câu 2:

Trash and plastic pollution can devastate the beauty of our beaches and harm marine life.

destroy
shorten
change
pollute
Câu 6

Complete the sentence with the correct form of the word in brackets in each of the following questions.

Câu 1:

Schools often organise programs to raise among students about the importance of protecting the environment. (aware)

Câu 2:

The use of single-use plastic bags is disastrous because it contributes to pollution and harms wildlife. (environment)

Câu 7

Provide the correct form of the verb in brackets in each of the following questions.

Câu 1:

Look! The dress over there is lovely. I (buy) it for the upcoming party.

Câu 2:

I usually check my emails before I (start) my daily tasks at the office.

Câu 3:

While the teacher (write) on the board, a student raised his hand to ask a question.

Câu 4:

What time the train to Chicago (leave) in the morning?

Câu 5:

The villagers were working in the fields when they (hear) the thunder.

Câu 8

Choose the answer that indicates the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.

Câu 1:

Were your friends attending a music concert while it started to rain?

were
attending
while
to rain
Câu 2:

The shoes I saw online are in sale this week, so I'm thinking of ordering them.

online
in
thinking of
them
Câu 3:

Landslides occur often in hilly or mountainous regions, especially after heavy rains.

occur often
mountainous
especially
after
Câu 9

Read the following passage and choose the correct answer that best fits each of the following blanks.

When you go shopping, it's important to make wise choices and avoid buying things you don't really need. One helpful strategy is to make a shopping list before you head to the store. This list should include only the (31) __________ you actually require. It's crucial to stick to your list and not get tempted by things you see on the shelves that you didn't plan to buy. Additionally, setting a budget can be very helpful. Decide how much money you can (32) __________ and make sure you don't go over that limit. It's also important to avoid impulse buying. Sometimes, you might see something you like, but (33) __________ making a purchase, ask yourself if it's something you truly need. Lastly, shopping with a friend can be (34) __________ because they can help you stay accountable and remind you not to buy unnecessary things. By following these (35) __________, you can become a smarter shopper and make more thoughtful purchases.

Câu 1:
details
features
objects
items
Câu 2:
cost
spend
consume
purchase
Câu 3:
after
before
until
as soon as
Câu 4:
benefited
benefit
beneficial
beneficially
Câu 5:
clues
signs
laws
tips
Câu 10

Read the passage and decide if the information in each statement is True, False, or Not given.

1. Imagine standing alone on an open plain with a grass ocean stretching for miles. This is the stunning view of the most amazing landscape of Kazakhstan - the steppe.

2. The Kazakh steppe covers almost 804,500 square kilometres and makes up one third of the country. This is one of the most extreme environments in the world, with temperatures in winter drop to -35°C.

3. Despite the extreme climate, the steppe is a treasure of agricultural products and natural resources. From meat, milk, grain and vegetables to raw materials for industry, it provides everything necessary for Kazakhstan's cities. The steppe is also the habitat for a variety of unique species, including the steppe pika and the Saiga antelope.

4. The steppe is the birthplace of Kazakh culture. The difficulties people faced throughout the years living on the steppe shaped their deep respect for nature. But like a lot of places in the world, the steppe now faces the challenge of climate change. However, the Kazakhs are aware of the importance of the steppe and have tried to preserve it for future generations.

Câu 1:

The steppe covers two-thirds of Kazakhstan.

True
False
Not given
Câu 2:

The steppe provides food for Kazakhstan's cities.

True
False
Not given
Câu 3:

Only a few animals live on the steppe.

True
False
Not given
Câu 4:

Life on the steppe gave the Kazakh people a deep respect for nature.

True
False
Not given
Câu 5:

The Kazakh government is running preservation programmes.

True
False
Not given
Câu 11

Choose the best sentence that is written from the words and phrases in each of the following questions.

Câu 1:

The purpose / thrift stores / be / raise / money / charities.

The purpose for thrift stores is to raising money for charities.
The purpose for thrift stores are to raise money for charities.
The purpose of thrift stores is to raise money for charities.
The purpose of thrift stores are to raise money for charities.
Câu 2:

Trees / create / habitats / many / species / animals.

Trees create habitats for many species of animals.
Trees create habitats of many species of animals.
Trees create habitats of many species animals.
Trees creates habitats for many species animals.
Câu 3:

Plastic waste / ocean / can / have / negative impacts / marine ecosystems.

Plastic waste in the ocean can have negative impacts on marine ecosystems.
Plastic waste on the ocean can have negative impacts to marine ecosystems.
Plastic waste in the ocean can having negative impacts on marine ecosystems.
Plastic waste in the ocean can have negative impacts in marine ecosystems.
Câu 12

Complete each second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first one. Use the word in brackets. Write no more than FOUR words in each blank.

Câu 1:

Heavy rains can lead to severe flooding in low-lying areas. (result)

➝ Heavy rains can in low-lying areas.

Câu 2:

They let customers return items within 30 days of purchase. (allow)

➝ They items within 30 days of purchase.