I. Listen and write no more than TWO WORDS in each gap. You will listen TWICE. (1.0 pt)

Melissa is doing a project for school about the kind of __________ her city uses.

Last year, Garden City got __________ % of its energy from coal.

It gets 16% from __________.

The city gets only 8% from solar power because it's not __________ there.

II. Listen to the conversation between Tan and Phuong. Write True (T) or False (F) for each sentence. You will listen TWICE. (1.0 pt)

Tan thinks that city is getting overcrowded.

Tan's family spent 2 hours looking for a hotel.

Tan saw the slums when they were traveling to the beach.

Children living in slums don't often suffer diseases and malnutrition.

B. PHONETICS AND USE OF LANGUAGE. (2.5 pts)

I. Find the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest. (0.5 pt)

I. Find the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest. (0.5 pt)

II. Choose the word with a different stress pattern from the others. (0.5 pt)

II. Choose the word with a different stress pattern from the others. (0.5 pt)

They are carrying out projects to reduce fossil fuel consumption.

We to school two years ago. Now we go to school by bus. 

Which ___________ of transport do you think will be used in the future? 

We will spend our holiday in Paris with some friends of ___________.

C. READING (2.0 pts)

I. Read the text carefully and complete the text with the words from the box. There is ONE extra word. (1.0 pt)

enjoyable

part

made

so

although

I have a very interesting and (1) _________ hobby. I make short video clips with my digital camera. It was my birthday present from my parents last year. Since then, I have ________ (2) three short films. It's great fun! I started asking my friends and relatives to take (3) _________ in the films. I have tried to write the stories for my video clips. When I have finished the script, I make copies for the “actors”. Each scene is small and they can look at the words just before we start filming. We film at the weekend in my neighborhood, (4) _________ no one has to travel far. When the video clip is finished, I invite all the “actors” and we watch the film at my house.

I have a very interesting and (1) _________ hobby.

Since then, I have ________ (2) three short films.

We film at the weekend in my neighborhood, (4) _________ no one has to travel far.

Future vehicles

In the future, there will be significant changes in vehicles. They will be powered by clean energy sources such as electricity or hydrogen, which will greatly reduce pollution and help protect our environment. Some vehicles will even have the ability to fly! These flying cars will use advanced technology to navigate the skies safely and efficiently.

Self-driving cars will also become more common. These vehicles will use sensors and artificial intelligence to drive without a human at the wheel. This will make travel safer and more efficient because these cars can communicate with each other to avoid accidents and optimize traffic flow.

Imagine a future where you can sit back, read a book, or watch a movie while your car drives you to your destination! This could be the reality for the next generation. The future of vehicles is exciting and full of possibilities.  

Questions:

What will vehicles in the future be powered by?

What will flying cars use to fly?

Why are self-driving cars safer and more efficient?

I. Find out and correct the mistake in each sentence. (0.5 pt)

Because it is a comedy, I don't find it funny.

I have bought a umbrella for my sister.

II. Rearrange the words/ phrases to make correct sentences. You cannot change the words. (0.5 pt)

Using e-bikes/ way/ convenient/ is/ and /green/ to/ travel/ a/./

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are/ protect/ Scientists/ new/ sources/ developing/ to/ the/ energy/ environment/./

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III. Complete the second sentences so that the meaning stays the same. (0.5 pt)

Huong tried hard to pass the final exam. However, she failed it. (although)

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Hoa sings beautifully. Hoa’s sister sings more beautifully than her. (as... as)

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