MOCK MID-TERM TEST HK 2 I. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions. 1. A. event B. enroll C. entertain D. encourage 2. A. affect B. address C. application D. alert 3. A. promote B. woman C. symbol D. complete 4. A. healthcare B. thankful C. although D. breath 5. A. digital B. engaged C. legend D. Gemini II. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions. 6. A. proposal B. digital C. educate D. funeral 7. A. fortune B. import (n) C. legend D. pursue 8. A. access B. Aries C. bridegroom D. device 9. A. ancestor B. concentrate C. prestigious D. fingertip 10. A. software B. Virgo C. progress D. alert III. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. 11. People ______ on the grounds of race, sex and religion. A. should not discriminate B. must be discriminating C. should never be discriminated D. might not be discriminated 12. In Southern Asia, only 74 girls were enrolled in primary school for every 100 boys in 1990. By 2012, ______ enrolment ratios were the same for girls as for boys. A. an B. the C. Ø D. any 13. Women's position in the labour market is largely affected by socio-economic disadvantages ______ is caused by gender-based discrimination. A. which B. who C. when D. what 14. Currently more and more Vietnamese young people ______ abroad. A. are travelling B. travels C. have travelled D. will travel 15. Many people say that the retirement age in Vietnam for men and women discriminates ______ women. A. against B. up C. towards D. on 16. Although electronic devices can be great educational tools, they can be a ______ for youngsters. Students may waste time on Facebook instead of paying real attention to studying. A. challenge B. distraction C. preference D. inequality 17. - “I do believe the computer acts as a teacher or tutor, providing material, guiding a student how to learn it.” - “ ______ ” A. I can't agree more. B. I'm not sure whether it's possible. C. I'm not sure it's the best idea. D. My feelings on the issue are so-so. 18. – “It goes without saying that parents should not treat boys and girls differently at home.” - “ ______ ” A. I am under the impression that it's true. B. We are of one mind on the issue. C. This argument must not hold water. D. Yes. I disagree with you. 19. In many Asian countries, the wedding day _______ very carefully by the groom's parents. A. has been chosen B. might choose C. should be chosen D. chose 20. 'All homework ______ before class,' the teacher emphasized. A. must be finished B. can be finished C. may be finished D. could be finished IV. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.