Full name: ………………………………………………. Mark:
Class: …………………………………………………….
School: ………………………………………………… 15-MINUTE TEST (UNITS 1-3) VOCABULARY (6 points)
Use the words in the box to complete the sentences. Put the words into the correct form. concentrate technology society infect create sustainable regular employ
1. It is important to stay active and do exercise ________ to keep fit.
2. If we do not sleep enough, we will find it difficult ________.
3. Remember to cover your mouth when coughing to prevent ________.
4. People believe that young generations are becoming more and more ________. 5.
Generation gaps often result from the differences in economic and ________ conditions among generations. 6.
Developing into a smart city requires modern ________ infrastructure like
network operations and management.
7. One of the most essential requirements of a smart city is that it should develop ________.
8. Some people worry about ________ in a smart city – people lose jobs because of smart robots and smart apps. GRAMMAR (4 points)
Choose the best answer A, B, C, or D that is closest in meaning to each of the questions.
1. The construction workers started pulling down the old supermarket to build a shopping mall two days ago. A.
The construction workers have started pulling down the old supermarket to
build a shopping mall for two days. B.
The construction workers have pulled down the old supermarket to build a shopping mall for two days. C.
The construction workers haven’t pulled down the old supermarket to build a shopping mall for two days. D.
The construction workers haven’t pulled down the old supermarket to build a shopping mall two days ago.
2. She last dyed her hair when she was 20. A.
She didn’t dye her hair since she was 20. B.
She has dyed her hair since she was 20. C.
It’s at the age of 20 that she has dyed her hair. D.
The last time she dyed her hair was at the age of 20.
3. How long is it since Oliver bought that driverless car? A.
When did Oliver buy that driverless car? B.
When did Oliver start to buy that driverless car? C.
How long has Oliver bought that driverless car? D.
How long did Oliver buy that driverless car?
4. I am not allowed to disobey my parents’ orders. A.
I mustn’t obey my parents’ orders. B.
I must disobey my parents’ orders. C.
I should obey my parents’ orders. D.
I must obey my parents’ orders.
5. It’s compulsory for Mai to come home before curfew. A.
Mai needn’t be at home after curfew. B.
Mai might be at home before curfew. C.
Mai has to be at home before curfew. D.
Mai mustn’t be at home after curfew.
6. It’s a good idea to deal with conflicts in a calm state. A.
We should be calm when dealing with conflicts. B.
Conflicts ought not to be dealt with in a calm state. C.
We can find solutions to conflicts in a hot-tempered state. D.
We had better not deal with conflicts in a calm state.
7. You are being impolite at the party, Lucas! A.
You are being well at the party, Lucas! B.
You are behaving impolitely at the party, Lucas! C.
Your behaviour is so polite at the party, Lucas! D.
You behave impolite at the party, Lucas!
8. The students are enjoying themselves on the school’s anniversary. A.
The students have a good time on the school’s anniversary. B.
The students are having a good time on the school’s anniversary. C.
The students are celebrating the school’s anniversary sadly. D.
Celebrating the school’s anniversary sadly made the students feel excited. KEY VOCABULARY 1. regularly 2. to concentrate 3. infection(s) 4. creative 5. social 6. technological 7. sustainably 8. unemployment GRAMMAR 1. B 2. D 3. A 4. D 5. C 6. A 7. B 8. B
Full name: ………………………………………………. Mark:
Class: …………………………………………………….
School: …………………………………………………… 15-MINUTE TEST (UNITS 4-5) VOCABULARY (6 points)
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each question.
1. The ASEAN countries are cooperating closely with each other in the planning of
promoting economic growth. A sustaining B. accomplishin C. boosting D. eliminating . g
2. The issue of releasing methane into the air needs resolving as soon as possible. A emitting B. giving in C. absorbing D. addressing .
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to
the underlined word(s) in each question.
3. The school launched a campaign to raise students’ awareness of the consequences of global warming. A outcomes B. reactions C. levels D. causes .
4. Making a speech at the ASEAN Student Leaders Forum is an eye-opening experience for her. A hands-on B. practical C. considerable D. normal .
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the best answer to complete each sentence.
5. The country makes every attempt to ensure peace and __________ in the era of globalisation. A successful B. success C. succeed D. successfully .
6. Hundreds of __________ are looking forward to the final result of the competition. A participatio B. participants C. participatory D. participating . n
7. Young people are __________ to find out more about their cultural heritage sites,
which helps them appreciate cultural values. A encouraged B. encourageme C. discouraged D. discouragement . nt
8. It’s essential to preserve the traditional __________ arts, but many young people
seem uninterested in doing this. A performer B. performing C. performances D. performed . GRAMMAR (4 points)
Choose the underlined part that needs correction in each question. Circle A, B, C, or D.
1. One of this programme’s main goal is to promote cooperation A B C among communities. D
2. Yesterday Chi’s teacher suggested to read about ASEAN School Tour A B
Programme in preparation for the class discussion. C D
3. Contributed to keeping the environment green and clean, these A B C
students are volunteering in community services. D
4. It is encouraged that we should use more and more renewed A B C sources of energy. D
Choose the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in each question. Circle A, B, C or D.
5. Fossil fuels are overused by many factories. They might be used up in the near future. A.
Used up in the near future, fossil fuels are overused by many factories. B.
Overused by many factories, fossil fuels might be used up in the near future. C.
Despite being overused by many factories, fossil fuels might be used up in the near future. D.
Due to being used up in the near future, fossil fuels are overused by many factories.
6. Deforestation is considered a big environmental issue. People should take action immediately to stop it. A.
Considering a big environmental issue, people should do something urgent to prevent deforestation. B.
Deforestation is considered a big environmental issue which allows people to take action immediately. C.
Considered a big environmental issue, deforestation should be put an end to immediately. D.
Deforestation is considered the result of people’s action, so they should stop it immediately.
7. Emma had difficulty communicating with other foreign friends at first. She finally managed to do it. A.
Because Emma had difficulty communicating with other foreign friends at
first, she felt more confident. B.
Emma finally succeeded in communicating with other foreign friends even
though she found it difficult at first. C.
Having difficulty communicating with other foreign friends at first, she finally failed to do it. D.
Only when Emma had difficulty communicating with other foreign friends did she manage to do it.
8. Kevin is excited about travelling to Singapore this summer. It would be an unforgettable experience. A.
It would be exciting for Kevin to travel to Singapore this summer, making an unforgettable experience. B.
Excited about travelling to Singapore this summer, Kevin wanted to have an unforgettable experience. C.
Kevin can’t wait to travel to Singapore this summer in order to make an unforgettable experience. D.
Travelling to Singapore this summer would be an unforgettable experience for Kevin. KEY VOCABULARY 1. C 2. A 3. D 4. D 5. B 6. B 7. A 8. B GRAMMAR 1. B (goal  goals) 2. B (to read  reading)
3. A (contributed  contributing) 4. C (renewed  renewable) 5. B 6. C 7. B 8. D