PRACTICE

PHONETICS
I. Choose the word whose main stress is pronounced differently from that of the
others
1 A. Watched B. Wanted C. Stopped D. Walked
2 A. Played B. Cleaned C. Needed D. Called
3 A. Laughed B. Jumped C. Opened D. Helped
4 A. Helped B. Washed C. Danced D. Decided
5 A. Worked B. Looked C. Talked D. Added
6 A. Fixed B. Kissed C. Brushed D. Loved
7 A. Lived B. Passed C. Dressed D. Mixed
8 A. Painted B. Waited C. Baked D. Wanted
9 A. Cried B. Typed C. Replied D. Started
10 A. Hoped B. Hated C. Liked D. Danced
II. Choose the word that has the main stress placed differently from the others
1. A. academic B. fantastic C. electric D. heroic
2. A. catholic B. tragic C. music D. cosmetic
3. A. conscious B. hilarious C. precious D. spacious
4. A. serious B. glorious C. delicious D. anxious
5. A. natural B. continuous C. mysterious D. religious
VOCABULARY
I. Choose the correct answer A, B, C or D.
1. Mark is crazy about _______ the wonders of nature.
A. exploring B. covering C. finding D. developing
2. The Amazon Rainforest is known for its _______ biodiversity.
A. limited B. ancient C. rich D. sparse
3. Mount Everest is the highest _______ in the world.
A. plateau B. river C. peak D. island
4. The Great Barrier Reef is an incredible _______ system.
A. cave B. desert C. reef D. mountain
5. The Sahara Desert is the largest _______ in the world.
A. forest B. glacier C. desert D. lake
6. Victoria Falls is a spectacular _______.
A. volcano B. waterfall C. plateau D. cave
7. The Dead Sea is notable for its _______ salinity.
A. low B. average C. high D. normal
8. The Great Wall of China is one of the world’s most famous _______.
A. deserts B. forests C. landmarks D. lakes
9. It was risky for him to climb to the peak, but we couldn’t help _______ his courage.
A. admiring B. exploring C. keen on D. protecting
10. Yellowstone National Park is famous _______ its hot springs and geysers.
A. on B. for C. in D. with
11. If you want to explore a city at your own pace without a guide, you might choose a ______.
A. homestay B. package holiday C. self-guided tour D. ruinous site
12. A ______ is a document that outlines the activities and places you will visit during your
journey.
A. entrance ticket B. trip itinerary C. travel agency D. smooth trip
13. When you stay in a local person’s home instead of a hotel, it is called a ______.
A. package holiday B. homestay C. ruinous site D. self-guided tour
14. If you buy a travel deal that includes flights, accommodation, and activities altogether, you
have booked a ______.
A. smooth trip B. package holiday C. travel agency D. trip itinerary
15. To ensure that everything goes well during your journey, you might hope for a ______.
A. homestay B. entrance ticket C. travel agency D. smooth trip
16. A ______ is a company that helps you plan and book your travel arrangements.
A. self-guided tour B. ruinous site C. travel agency D. entrance ticket
17. Before visiting an attraction, you often need to buy an ______.
A. trip itinerary B. entrance ticket C. homestay D. smooth trip
18. A site that has been damaged and is now in poor condition could be described as a ______.
A. ruinous site B. package holiday C. travel agency D. self-guided tour
19. If you want a complete travel package including all necessary arrangements, you should
contact a ______.
A. ruinous site B. self-guided tour C. travel agency D. entrance ticket
20. The Colosseum in Rome is not in its ______condition. You can only see parts of it.
A. original B. origin C. ruinous D. smooth
21. When I don’t know what an English word means, I often look it _____ in my English-
Vietnamese dictionary.
A. after B. for C. at D. up
22. _______ education is very important for personal and professional development.
A. Excellent B. Standard C. Clarity D. Effective
23. We need to ________ a solution to the problem quickly.
A. praise B. decide C. increase D. improve
24. It is important to ________ new vocabulary words to use them correctly.
A. look up B. provide C. establish D. recommend
25. The _______ in a new city often provides a comfortable place to rest after a day of
sightseeing.
A. accommodation B. cruise C. ticket D. safari
26. _______tourism involves activities like safaris and exploring natural environments.
A. Historical B. Shopping C. Ecotourism D. Food
27. _______ involves visiting places and participating in local cultural activities.
A. Sports tourism B. Shopping tourism C. Cultural tourism D. Ecotourism
28. The ________ of the mountain was covered in snow.
A. charm B. coast C. peak D. access
29. They need _______ to enter the restricted area.
A. contribution B. permission C. occurrence D. disaster
30. The ________ of the site helped preserve its historical value.
A. support B. charm C. conservation D. discovery
31. The major _____ of the Galapagos Islands is its unique and fearless animals, such as sea
lions, huge tortoises, and different bird species.
A. attract B. attractive C. attraction D. attractively
32. Every one of us has made a positive _____ to the overall success of the project.
A. contribute B. contribution C. contributor D. contributing
33. My uncle is an active _____ of the local fauna and flora preservation scheme.
A. supporter B. support C. supportive D. supported
34. There has been a _____ increase in the number of foreign tourists to Ha Long Bay, Viet
Nam.
A. signify B. significantly C. significance D. significant
35. The island has a very beautiful beach, but sadly it is not easily _____.
A. access B. accessible C. inaccessible D. inaccessibly
II. Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s)
1. The Niagara Falls attract millions of tourists annually with its breathtaking beauty.
A. daily B. monthly C. yearly D. weekly
2. The tour operator agreed to work out a new itinerary following our requirements.
A. locate B. plan C. support D. hunt
3. Cultural tours offer exclusive access to historical landmarks and sites.
A. exit B. opening C. closure D. entry
4. The villagers are unhappy with the campers. Their tents seem to destroy the landscape.
A. scenery B. coral C. access D. feature
5. John likes to explore local places and food when he goes on holiday.
A. permit B. locate C. discover D. support
6. The wonderful diversity of wildlife in this forest is now under threat.
A. paradise B. location C. destination D. variety
7. Sustainable tourism is the kind of tourism that protects the environment and culture.
A. Awful B. Interesting C. Different D. Responsible
8. A self-guided tour allows travelers to explore destinations at their own pace.
A. independent B. directed C. guided D. private
9. The tour operator provided a detailed itinerary for the trip, including all activities.
A. schedule B. list C. program D. tip
10. The breathtaking views from the mountaintop were the highlight of our trip.
A. disgusting B. stunning C. charming D. relaxing
11. Learners of English often look up new words in dictionaries to understand their meanings.
A. set up B. go over C. search for D. come from
12. Because English has become a global language, many foreign words have been incorporated
into its vocabulary.
A. excellent B. external C. concentric D. fluent
13. The grammar rules can be quite complicated for those who are not familiar with the
language.
A. complex B. challenging C. common D. effective
14. English as a Lingua Franca (ELF) was established to facilitate communication between
people who do not share a native language.
A. created B. borrowed C. translated D. eliminated
15. Many language experts recommend immersion as an effective method for learning English.
A. praise B. introduce C. suggest D. mean
WORD FORMATION
I. Write the correct form of the given words.
Natural Wonders of the World
1. Ha Long Bay is known for its spectacular limestone______. (FORM) 🡪
2. The Grand Canyon is one of the most______natural landscapes in the world.
(BREATHE) 🡪
3. Many travelers are amazed by the _______ of plant and animal life in the Amazon
Rainforest. (DIVERSE) 🡪
1. Tourism is an important industry that helps boost a country’s _____. (ECONOMIC) 🡪
2. Many tourists enjoy visiting places of historical and _____ significance. (CULTURE) 🡪
3. A well-planned trip can be both enjoyable and _____. (EDUCATE)
1. English is widely spoken and has many _______ around the world. (VARY) 🡪
2. The _____of English has been influenced by many other languages. (DEVELOP) 🡪
3. Some English words have different ______ depending on the country where they are
used. (MEAN) 🡪
II.COMMUNICATION
Choose the correct answer to complete each dialogue.
1. Jack: “Is Mount Everest the tallest mountain in the world?” - Owen: “_________________”
A. Wow, that’s impressive! I love the Eiffel Tower.
B. Really? I thought it was the Statue of Liberty.
C. Yes, it’s on the border of Nepal and China.
D. No way, Ha Long Bay is much bigger.
2. Levi: “I’m going to visit Australia. I really want to see the Great Barrier Reef.” - Daniel:
“__________”
A. That’s a great plan, the Colosseum is fascinating too.
B. Sounds fun! The Leaning Tower is quite the sight.
C. Excellent choice, the Amazon is full of life.