GRAMMAR - VOCABULARY - LANGUAGE FUNCTION Mark the letter A, B , C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions from 1 to 8. Question 1. Harry was washing his car while Daisy __ a book. A. readB. has readC was reading D. will read Question 2. My teacher gave me a lot of __ and helped me pass the test. A. developmentB .politenessC encouragement D.growth Question 3. __ books have you read this year? A. How farB. How manyC. How often D.How much Question 4. That new computer was __ than we had thought. A. cheaperB. as cheapC. the cheapestD. cheap Question 5. Minh invited me to join his trip to Trang An but I __ his invitation. A. took offB. gave upC. turned downD dealt with Question 6. The traffic is so heavy.. I wish there __ fewer cars. A. areB. wereC. will be D. have been Question 7. Parents should __ more attention to the way their children use electronic devices. A. pay B. bring C. makeD. have Question 8. Eden and Edward are chatting after work Eden suggests eating out. -Eden: "Shall we eat out tonight?" - Edward: " __ A. That's a great ideaB. It is very kind of you C. You are very welcomeD. That's all right Read the following announcement and mark the letter A , B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each numbered blank from 9 to 16. TIPS FOR SAFE TRAVEL 1. Always keep your valuables (9) __ your sight and avoid crowded places. 2. If you're traveling to a foreign country make sure you learn a few basic phrases in (10) __ local language. 3. (11) __ to travel advisories from your government before planning your trip. 4. If you feel unsafe, contact the nearest embassy or consulate for (12) __ Question 9. A. on Question 10. A. the Question 11. A . Watch Question 12. A assistance B. within C. over D. inside B. x (no article)C an D. a B. Listen C. Refer D. Follow B. assistC assistantlyD . assistant

## Answer Key and Explanations:<br /><br />**Grammar - Vocabulary - Language Function**<br /><br />**Question 1:** **C. was reading**<br /><br />* **Explanation:** The sentence describes two actions happening simultaneously in the past. The past continuous tense (was/were + verb-ing) is used for the ongoing action (washing the car), while the past continuous tense is used for the action happening at the same time (reading a book).<br /><br />**Question 2:** **C. encouragement**<br /><br />* **Explanation:** The sentence implies that the teacher's actions helped Harry pass the test. "Encouragement" is the most suitable word to describe the teacher's positive influence.<br /><br />**Question 3:** **B. How many**<br /><br />* **Explanation:** "How many" is used to ask about the quantity of countable nouns (books).<br /><br />**Question 4:** **A. cheaper**<br /><br />* **Explanation:** The sentence compares the computer's price to what they had thought. "Cheaper" is the comparative form of "cheap" and is used to compare two things.<br /><br />**Question 5:** **C. turned down**<br /><br />* **Explanation:** "Turned down" means to refuse an offer or invitation.<br /><br />**Question 6:** **B. were**<br /><br />* **Explanation:** The sentence expresses a wish for a situation that is different from the current reality. The subjunctive mood is used in wish clauses, and "were" is the subjunctive form of "be" in this case.<br /><br />**Question 7:** **A. pay**<br /><br />* **Explanation:** "Pay attention" is a common phrase meaning to focus on something.<br /><br />**Question 8:** **A. That's a great idea**<br /><br />* **Explanation:** This is a positive response to Eden's suggestion, indicating agreement and enthusiasm.<br /><br />**Read the following announcement and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each numbered blank from 9 to 16.**<br /><br />**Question 9:** **D. inside**<br /><br />* **Explanation:** "Inside" is the most appropriate preposition to indicate keeping valuables within one's view.<br /><br />**Question 10:** **A. the**<br /><br />* **Explanation:** "The" is used before a specific language, which is "local language" in this context.<br /><br />**Question 11:** **D. Follow**<br /><br />* **Explanation:** "Follow" is the most suitable verb to indicate adhering to travel advisories.<br /><br />**Question 12:** **A. assistance**<br /><br />* **Explanation:** "Assistance" is the noun form of "assist" and refers to help or support. <br />