Full name : Trần Công Lâm
REVIEW TEST 1
LISTENING
LISTENING FOR DETAILS
Listen to the talk about men and apes, and then complete each sentence with NO MORE
THAN THREE WORDS. (RT1_Track1)
1. Men and apes differ little in their _____________ .
2. Both men and apes have ____large brains________ instead of claws or hooves.
3. Like apes, man have no ______tails______ .
4. Both apes and men differ from other animals in having _____________ .
5. Apes can make and use simple tools. Only man, however, can ____complex
language_________ .
SPEAKING
VOCABULARY
TOPIC: FOOD
Exercise 1. Choose the best word or phrase to complete each sentence.
1. I have a __________ and always crave desserts after a meal.
a) mouth-watering
b) nutritious
c) adore
d) sweet tooth
2. I enjoy trying different __________ from around the world.
a) traditional cuisine
b) ingredient
c) recipe
d) beverage
3. I have a strong __________ for spicy food.
a) appetite
b) picky eater
c) mouth-watering
d) sweet tooth
4. I usually have a __________ when I'm too busy to cook.
a) ready meal
b) junk food
c) beverage
d) picky eater
5. Which word best describes someone who is very selective about what they eat?
a) adore
b) picky eater
c) beverage
d) ingredient
TOPIC: DAILY ACTIVITIES
Exercise 2. Use given words to complete the answer.
1. How do you like to relax after a long day of work or studying?
productive energetic devote unwind
Answer: Personally, I find it important to strike a balance between being
_____productive______ and allowing myself to _____unwind_____. After a busy day, I like to
engage in activities that help me relax and recharge. For example, I enjoy practicing yoga or
going for a run to release any built-up stress and tension. These activities not only help me
rejuvenate but also leave me feeling energized and ready to _______devote________ myself to
the tasks ahead. Finding that balance between being productive and taking time to unwind is
crucial for maintaining a/an ______energetic_________ and fulfilling lifestyle.
2. How do you usually spend your weekends?
quality time hectic life binge-watching concentration
Answer: Well, since I have a ______hectic life_________ during the weekdays, I value my
weekends as an opportunity to unwind and spend _____quality time______ with myself and
my loved ones. Sometimes, I indulge in _______binge-watching________ my favorite TV
shows or movies, which allows me to disconnect from the daily grind and simply enjoy the
storyline. However, I also make sure to allocate some time for activities that require
______concentration_________ and focus, such as reading a book or pursuing a hobby. This
helps me maintain a sense of balance and ensures that I make the most out of my weekends
while also recharging myself for the upcoming week.
READING
READING FOR DETAILS
Read the passage and then complete the task below.
Prairie ecosystems are characterised by even terrain or gently sloping rolling hills, and by a
predominance of herbaceous plant life. Trees, shrubs, and other woody plants are virtually
absent in prairies, and there is very little shelter from the solar radiation and harsh breezes.
Prairies generally receive a moderate amount of yearly precipitation, but summers are
occasionally marked by severe drought. Consequently, for plants to thrive in the prairie
ecosystem, they must endure seasonally dry conditions. Among the herbaceous plants suited for
life in these ecosystems are prairie grasses, which have several adaptive mechanisms for
survival.
Leaves of prairie grasses vary in width, but most are long, thin blades. On the epidermal layer of
the leaves are small holes, called stomata, which can be opened to let in carbon dioxide and
release oxygen, or closed to retain moisture. Because carbon dioxide is essential for plant
photosynthesis, the stomata must remain wide for gas exchange; however, air spaces within the
leaf are full of water vapour, which evaporates unless the pores remain closed and presents a
challenge during dry conditions. To overcome the problem, prairie grasses have evolved to
distinguish between day and night. In the daytime, the grasses keep their stomata shut to
minimise moisture loss. The plants then expand the pores in the evening when the air is cooler
for respiration.
Complete the notes below.
Choose NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS from the passage for each answer.
How Prairie Grasses Survive
Harsh prairie conditions
· Flat land with a few small hills
· A limited amount of protection from (1) ____solar radiation___ and high winds
· Some rainfall every year, but summer months bring drought
Prairie grasses' evolutionary adaptation
· Stomata: Tiny holes on the (2) ______epidermal layer_________ of the leaves
· Open to allow carbon dioxide in and oxygen out, or closed to preserve moisture
· The stomata remain closed during the (3) _____daytime__________ to decrease loss of
water
· The plant pores are opened in the cooler nighttime air
Writing
VOCABULARY
Fill in the blanks with the appropriate word from the given list.
reached to witnessed stood decrease
1. There was a _____decrease________ of 600 in the number of customers coming to the
restaurant.
2. The number of students passing the examination _____reached________ a peak of 200 in
2023.
3. There was a drop _____to________ 3000 units in the amount of electricity produced after 2
years.
4. The sales figures for the past year ______stood_______ at 7000$ in 2010.
5. 2014 _____witnessed________ a sharp increase in the proportion of people who invested
in stocks.
STRATEGY: Write an introduction.
Read the following question and write a suitable introduction for it.
The line graph below shows changes in the amount and type of fast food consumed by
Australian teenagers from 1975 to 2000.
2000 witnessed a considerable fell to 60 times of Fish and Chips from 1985 to
2000.
