EXERCISE 4 I.Circle the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others 1. A. answer B. teacher C. butter D. birth 2. A. surprise B. alone C. neighbour D. burn 3. A. of B. fat C. few D. safe 4. A. sping B. visit C. present D. usually 5. A. curl B. keen C. glove D. cook II. Choose the best answer to complete the sentences. 1. -“What would you like to drink now?” - “_______________.” A. No, thanks B. Yes, please C. I like to do nothing D. Orange juice, please 2. All of us enjoy _______ to classical music. A. listen B. listens C. listening D. listened 3. She worked very hard, _______she passed all her exams. A. because B. and C. so D. but 4. Hoa looks red. She was outdoors yesterday. Perhaps she has _______ A. flu B. sunburn C. spots D. stomachache 5. My family has decided to use _________ electricity by using more solar energy instead. A. more B. less C. much D. fewer 6. I ............... playing board games interesting because I can play them with my friends. A. find B. think C. say D. tell 7. -“ Would you like me to turn off your computer? - “ ______________. I’ll do it myself” A. No, thanks B. Yes, please C. Don’t do it D. Of course 8. You like playing monopoly or chess, your hobby may be _______. A. collecting things. B. playing sports C. dancing D. board games III. Read and fill in the blanks with ONE word given in the box. There is one Extra word you don’t need to use. hobby improve when writes because difficult My Favourite Hobby My name is Sara. My favourite _____________(1) is reading. I enjoy reading a book when I am free. I started to do it ______________(2) I was four years old. The first time I did it, I felt interested. So I kept reading. The teachers always taught me to read the difficult words. I was happy when I read a story with a happy ending. I was thrilled when I read a detective story. I enjoy reading ______________(3) I like to explore the imaginative world of my favourite author, J.K. Rowling who _____________(4) “ Harry Potter” . There are a lot of advantages of reading. Reading can make me relaxed and calm. I can also learn new vocabulary items. Then I can further _________________(5) my English. Moreover, it can give me an unlimited imagination, so I can write books in the future. I can learn the different cultures and customs of other countries in the world too. I read at least one hour every day. I read books by myself. I usually read it at home. I wish I could read different kinds of books because it might be very challenging. IV. Read the following passages and answer the questions below. (1.5 pts) Oil painting: Since the 18th century, under the impact of society, culture, and technology, oil painting has undergone dramatic changes. They are rebellious but passionate, and prosperous. Watercolor paintings Watercolor paintings are considered a unique way to creatively represent dreams, illusions, emotions, and bright feelings using water-soluble pigments. Sketch: (Tranh phác họa) Van Gogh did not begin painting until his late twenties. He produced more than 2,000 artworks, consisting of around 900 paintings and 1,100 sketches. Portrait: (Tranh chân dung) The Mona Lisa is a famous 16th-century portrait by Leonardo da Vinci. The true identity of the woman pictured in the portrait remains unknown, despite intensive researchs by art historians. What kind of painting is rebellious? Who was famous for Sketch? When did Leonardo da Vinci draw the portrait ‘ The Mona Lisa”? V. Combine each pair of the following sentences into one, using the suggested conjunctions in the brackets. (1.5 pts) 1. Mr. Hai usually has stomach problems. He eats dinner very close to the bedtime. (so)... ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 2. My dad has a lot of carved eggs. He has never sold any of them. (but) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 3. You will get a breathing problem. Clean your bed room more regularly. (or) ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… VI. Rearrange the jumbled words to make meaningful sentences.(1.0 pt) 1. It/ be/ good idea/ eat/ diferrent/ kind/ fruit/ vegetable/ every day. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 2. My brother/ not like/ ice-skating/ because/ think/ it/ dangerous. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….