MID - TERM 12 FRIEND GLOBAL TEST 1

USE OF LANGUAGE
1. I first started learning French _______.
A. since my first holiday in Paris B. when I went to Paris for a holiday
C. for my first holiday in Paris D. in two years in Paris
2. Never before _______ in an earnest attempt to resolve their differences.
A. have the leaders of these two countries met B. did the leaders of these two countries meet
C. have the leaders of these two countries meet D. did the leaders of these two countries met
3. The company is not performing _______ as it did when Andrew was the CEO.
A. as successful B. more successfully C. more successfully D. as successfully
4. The ticket to London doesn’t cost a lot, _______?
A. do they B. does it C. is it D. isn’t it
5. While her father was travelling abroad, _______.
A. she writes him often B. she was waiting for him to return
C. she received postcards from him quite often D. she had often written postcards to him
6. There are far more restaurants in the city _______.
A. than it was B. than it was used to C. than there used to be D. than it did
7. Only during the early twentieth century _______ in the United States.
A. when liquor was prohibited B. that liquor was prohibited
C. liquor was prohibited then D. was liquor prohibited
8. He hardly has anything nowadays, _______?
A. hasn’t she B. has he C. doesn’t he D. does she
9. I’m very _______ when I have to buy shoes. I never know which ones to get.
A. indecisive B. disillusioned C. upbeat D. stunned
10. The ticket to London doesn’t cost a lot, _______?
A. do they B. does it C. is it D. isn’t it
11. It is five years since he _______ from public life
A. retires B. from public C. is retiring D. retired

12. The company is not performing _______ as it did when Andrew was the CEO.
A. as successful B. more successful C. more successfully D. as successfully
13. There was a _______ silence when I told them the news.
A. stunned B. envious C. humiliated D. amused
14. Sam is a terrible footballer. He’s _______ player in the team.
 A. young B. younger than C. younger D. the youngest
15. When I woke up this morning, my mum _______ for work already.
A. was leaving B. left C. has left D. had left
16. Donald John Trump is the 45^th President of the United States, _______?
A. is he B. isn’t he C. isn’t it D. is not he
17. At this time tomorrow, _______ over the Atlantic Ocean.
A. we’ll have flown B. we’ll fly C. we’re flying D. we’ll be flying
18. By November I _______ for this company for six years.
A. am going to work B. will work C. will have worked D. will be working
19. Don’t worry about me! I _______ you as soon as I _______ the hotel.
A. will phone / will reach B. will phone / have reached
C. am going / will reach D. will phone / will have reached
20. Further _______ revealed significant regional variations in the results.
A. crisis B. disinfectant C. analysis D. contender
21. The Labour Party was facing an identity _______.
A. contender B. disinfectant C. crisis D. analysis
22. There are _______ computers in our office as there were
A. twice as much B. twice as many
C. twice as many computers in D. twice as many computers in
23. This is the second time I _______ this comedy with my boyfriend.
A. am watching B. have watched C. am seeing D. watched
24. South Asia is said to be _______ home of _______ tiger
A. The/Ø/a B. Ø/the/the C. Ø/ the/a D. The/the/a
25. I _______ for you for a long time.
A. has waited B. have waited C. am waiting D. was waiting
26. Nobody likes the play, _______?
A. do they B. don’t they C. didn’t they D. did they

27. I lost the match because I was playing very badly. It was even _______ than the last game.
A. more badly B. badly C. worst D. worse
28. You shouldn’t spend all your time _______
A. study B. to study C. studying D. studied
29. Sylvie thinks they _______ her because she doesn’t have a job.
 A. look up to B. have a lot in common C. see eye to eye D. look down on
30. Only with hard work _______ be able to regain control of the company.
A. will Mr. Dennis/Ko B. Despite his hard work
C. Only by working hard D. than it was used to
31. There are far more restaurants in the city _______.
A. than it was B. than it was used to C. than there used to be D. than it did
32. Never before _______ in an earnest attempt to resolve their differences.
A. have the leaders B. when I C. haven’t there D. don’t they
33. There have been many achievements since the country carried out economic reforms, _______?
A. don’t there B. haven’t they C. haven’t there D. don’t they
34. I first started learning French _______.
A. since B. when I C. for my first holiday in D. in two
years
35. Only during the early twentieth century _______ in the United States.
A. liquor B. that liquor C. liquor was prohibited D. was liquor
36. He hardly has anything nowadays, _______?
A. hasn’t she B. has he C. doesn’t he D. does she
37. The company is not performing _______ as it did when Andrew was the CEO.
A. as successful B. more successful C. more successfully D. as successfully
38. It’s not you that is _______. John was the one that booked the flight, and he chose the wrong destination
A. by mistake B. at fault C. in charge D. under pressure
39. On his way to the office, John stopped _______ a big breakfast at his favourite restaurant.
A. enjoying B. enjoying C. in charge D. enjoyed
40. _______ parents joined the survey on uniforms; the hall was almost empty.
A. Very few B. A few C. Several D. Quite a few

Complete the sentences using the words or phrases in the box. There are more words than
needed.
admire wary envy like-minded see eye to eye
wavelength behaviour relationship backgrounds devices
spread rivalry circumstance aggressive yawned
41. I ______________ see eye to eye with Sylvie on just about everything.
42. The police will need to keep a ______________ wary eye on this area of town.
43. He stood up, stretched and ______________ yawned.
Complete the sentences using the words or phrases in the box
backgrounds ironed yawned Speculations
lecture confide wary nagged
isolated aggressive heal coincided
[Link] island was ______________ isolated from the mainland, but the locals had found ways to adapt.
45. The concert ______________ coincided with my birthday, so it was a double celebration.
46. My mom ______________ nagged me to clean my room, so I finally did it to get her to stop.
spread confide assertive nagging
see eye to eye yawning siblings crime
fire brigade wavelength disillusioned iron
[Link] is ______________ yawning because she didn’t sleep well last night
48. She was ______________ disillusioned by the way her friends treated her during difficult times.
49. Instead of ______________ him to do his homework, she offered to help him with it.
Fill in each blank with the correct form of the words in the brackets
50. With the right tools, we can ______________ easily complete this project. (ease)
51. Although the siblings were raised in the same household, they felt their parents’ attention and
support were ______________ unequally distributed. (equal)
52. The two teams ______________ competed fiercely for the championship title, and the game went into
overtime. (compete)
53. The new ______________ drama series on Netflix is gripping; it portrays the struggles of a family dealing
with loss and reconciliation. (dramatically)
54. The team played ______________ aggressively on offense, and they scored several goals. (aggress)
55. The breakup ______________ saddened him, or he would have tried to reconcile with her. (sad)
56. There has been a ______________ dramatic increase in temperatures this summer. (drama)
57. Gender ______________ equality is essential for a fair and just society. (equal)
58. She felt ______________ hopeless about finding a job in the current economy. (hope)
59. She is a strong ______________ competitor in the tournament and has a good chance of winning.
(compete)
60. She was ______________ breathless after climbing the hill. (breath)
61. He looked at me with ______________ suspicion when I entered the room. (suspect)
62. They became ______________ suspicious of his behaviour and contacted the police. (suspect)
63. Prices have increased ______________ dramatically in the last few years. (dramatic)
64. The research shows that computer games may cause ______________ aggression. (aggressive)
65. The new policy will ______________ unequalize the distribution of resources, leaving certain regions
with far less support than others. (equal)
66. The annual dog show is a popular event in the community, attracting ______________ from all over the
region. (complete)
67. Whenever I feel overwhelmed, listening to calming music ______________ my anxiety. (eases)
68. Sylvie was a contestant in the Miss World ______________ pageant. (beauty)
69. The thrilling plot of the novel kept the reader ______________ turning page after page.
70. She felt a mix of anxiety and ______________ as she awaited the test results.
71. He ______________ his illness, making it seem far worse than it actually was
Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition.
72. I let down all my friends by stealing.
73. I can put up ______________ with some messy, but I hate it if it’s not clean.
74. I can put up ______________ with the house being financial trouble and had to borrow money.
75. He turned ______________ up , the chance to have his own exhibition.
76. He was invited to the party, but he didn’t turn ______________.
77. She decided to put ______________ her trip because of her health.
78. It’s not polite to bring ______________ her politics at a dinner party.
79. She takes ______________ her aunt, who is also an accomplished artist.
80. Nobody was willing to bring ______________ the subject of pay at the meeting.
81. I didn’t do it ______________ purpose – it was an accident.
82. He turned ______________ at the party without being invited.
83. He was ashamed ______________ his behavior at the party, and he apologized to everyone.
READING:
PASSAGE 1: Open the door to opportunity at Berlitz!
_______ (84) a new language is the key to a world of opportunities for kids and teens. Not only will
your child be exposed to a new language, but language classes for kids with Berlitz include cultural
elements that enable them to enable them to understand and accept other cultures and ideas more easily.
(85) _______ create curiosity for travel and new experiences.
After completing our summer program, your child will have the skills to communicate in their new
language and a broader cultural understanding. Our teams are ready to help open doors of opportunity
for your child.
 Don’t hesitate to (86) _______ the registration form below and we’ll provide you with more
information about our summer course options for your children this year.
84. A. Learn B. Learning C. Having learnt D. To have learned
85. A. as much as B. as soon as C. as long as D. as well as
86. A. fill out B. carry out C. point out D. shout out
PASSAGE Operating a CCTV System: A Beginner’s Guide
 Mounting: Securely install cameras at strategic points.
 Connection: Link cameras (87) _______ the Digital Video Recorder (DVR).
 Setup: Connect the DVR (88) _______ monitor and power source.
 Configuration: Use the DVR menu to set your recording preferences.
 Maintenance: (89) _______ check and update the system for optimal performance.
87. A. with B. into C. up D. to
88. A. the B. an C. a D. (no article)
89. A. Regular B. Regulate C. Regularly D. Irregular
PASSAGE TOP 5 THINGS THAT WORRY US
 Health Problems: Feeling down in the dumps about rising prices, job risks, and shaky stock
markets.
 Money Care: Struggling (90) _______ and afford good health services can really get on your nerves.
 Crime: Increase in crime can make you be on (91) _______ about safety.
 Climate change: Worrying more about global warming and natural disasters (92) _______ before.
 Technology: Concerns about data leaks make you think about your privacy.
90. A. edge B. to get C. gets D. got
91. A. getting B. rink C. border D. line
92. A. as B. of C. than D. that
PASSAGE Public Service Announcement
All non-essential vehicles (93) _______ from entering the city center due to infrastructure upgrades in
January next year. This temporary measure is crucial for the safety of our citizens and the (94) _______ of
the construction efforts. Alternative transportation routes and parking areas will be provided. We
appreciate your cooperation and understanding as we work towards a more modern and sustainable city
infrastructure. (95) _______ you need more information on affected areas and exemptions, please visit our
website or contact the city helpline.
Thank you for your support.
City Council
93. A. will prohibit B. would be prohibited C. prohibit D. will be prohibited
94. A. equipment B. efficiency C. proficiency D. existence
95. A. Should B. Do C. Have D. Will
Arrangement of the sentences to make a meaningful paragraph / letter
[Link] 1
a. Also, volunteering helps students connect with the community, making them aware of the needs
around them.
b. Additionally, students develop such important skills as teamwork and communication ones while they
volunteer.
c. Firstly, students who do voluntary work gain valuable real-world experience which can help in their
future careers.
d. Finally, doing volunteer work can be a rewarding experience, as students feel good about helping
others.
e. High school students benefit from doing voluntary work in many ways.
A. e-c-a-b-d B. c-d-a-b-e C. d-b-a-c-e D. a-c-b-e-d
[Link] 2
a. One of the most annoying situations I experienced was when I was stuck in traffic for hours.
b. Consequently, my mood soured even more as the minutes ticked by.
c. Additionally, the air conditioning in my car stopped working, which only added to my frustration.
d. Moreover, every radio station seemed to play the same five songs on repeat.
e. Though the situation was highly irritating, it taught me the value of patience and preparedness for
unexpected delays.
f. Firstly, the delay made me late for an important meeting.
g. Despite this, I tried to remain calm and use the time to catch up on some audiobooks.
A. f–c–d–e–b–g–a B. b–f–c–d–a–g–e C. a–b–d–c–e–g–f D. e–d–c–f–g–e–b
[Link] 3
a. I’ve heard so many stories from friends who’ve had their belongings stolen, and it’s just so frustrating.
b. Lastly, I wish the city would do more to address this issue and protect its residents.
c. Does anyone have any tips on how to stay safe, or is it just a matter of time before it happens to all of
us?
d. Hey everyone, I’ve been really concerned about the rise in pickpocketing and bag snatching incidents in
our city.
e. Firstly, it’s gotten to the point where I feel anxious just walking down the street, especially in crowded
areas.
A. d-e-a-c-b B. d-a-c-e-b C. d-c-a-e-b D. d-e-a-c-b
[Link] 4
a. Professor McAndrew, a professor of psychology, believes that gossiping is in our genes, and we feel
pleasure when we share interesting information.
b. According to the professor, gossip can be a positive thing when people use it to build connections with
other people in their social group.
c. All in all, gossiping is normally acceptable as long as you don’t hurt other people’s feeling while doing
so.
d. But it can be a negative thing when somebody gossips about another person only to make themselves
feel more important in the group.
e. McAndrew says that gossiping is a social skill, and we need to learn to do it well.
A. a-e-b-d-c B. c-b-d-e-a C. a-b-c-d-e D. c-a-e-d-b
 MID - TERM 12 FRIEND GLOBAL TEST 2

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part
differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
100. A. confide B. calm C. consider D. perceive
101. A. humiliated B. frustrated C. subsequent D. triumphant
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other
three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
102. A. humiliated B. hysterical C. irritated D.
exasperated
103. A. cherish B. deduce C. enhance D.
offend
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
104. Steel is _______ as expensive as gold. Gold is the most precious metal.
A. nowhere near B. much more C. just quite D. by far
105. They _______ to Europe next summer. They have already bought their tickets.
A. travel B. are going to travel C. will travel D. is travelling
106. I didn’t really want to go out, but my friends _______ it, encouraging me to join them for the evening.
A. complimented me on B. talked me into
C. brought me up D. praised me for
107. Most people were under _______ that he was joking, whereas in fact he was deadly serious.
A. control B. arrest C. pressure D. the impression
108. After five successive failures, she is now _______, not wanting to put in any more efforts.
A. down in the dumps B. in two minds
C. green with envy D. over the moon
109. We are extremely grateful for all your help and _______.
A. discouragement B. encouragement C. encourage D. encouraging
110. She was becoming _______ with all the personal questions they were asking.
A. exasperate B. exasperated C. exasperatedly D. exasperation

Read the following advertisement/ announcement and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your
answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
 CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY NOTICE
We are all busy wrapping up the year. 2024 has been spectacular and (12) _______ most successful
year for ABD Education.
We truly thank all our partners (13) _______ showing endless support and having faith in us.
We will continue to improve our services and learning environment for students and partners. We look
forward (14) _______ together.
We are sending best wishes to all of you. Merry Christmas and a very happy New Year.
ABD team will be back to office from 2nd January.
111. A. an B. a C. the D. Ø
112. A. with B. on C. about D. for
113. A. to grow B. to having grown C. to being grown D. to growing
Read the following advertisement/ announcement and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your
answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
A Heartwarming Tale of Friendship
Get ready to be moved by the heartwarming story of “Bound by Threads.” This upcoming film
explores the profound value and preciousness of friendship. Never before (15) _______ such powerful
bonds been depicted on screen.
Through a series of unexpected twists and turns, our protagonists learn that not only can
friendships weather any storm, but they can also never truly be broken. Don’t miss this heartwarming
tale that will leave you laughing, crying, and (16) _______ your own friendships.
“Bound by Threads” will (17) _______ on October 20th at CGV.
114. A. facing B. ignoring C. cherishing
D. counting
115. A. do B. have C. has D. did
116. A. release B. releases C. be released
D. be releasing
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct arrangement to make a
meaningful paragraph/letter in each of the following questions.
117.
a- I learned to appreciate different perspectives from two generations, which helped build my confidence.
b- Despite these frustrations, the experience enriched my life with warmth, laughter, and support.
c- The comfort of a close-knit family made me feel loved and caring individuals.
d- Living in an extended family with both my parents and grandparents created a unique blend of love
and tradition.
e- Occasionally, I wanted for more privacy and flexibility due to my grandparents’ stricter views.
A. d-a-e-b-c B. d-a-b-c-e C. c-e-d-a-b D. b-d-e-c-a
118.
Hi Mai,
a- Last weekend, there was a special event at my school. We had a really amazing music party. I attended
it with all my classmates as this is one of the biggest events at our school.
b- My friends and I watched and sang along all of her greatest songs when she was on stage. There were
also other performances of popular pop bands. We had a really great time. We ate some delicious burgers
and spicy French fries. We also drank lots of sparkling water to keep cool. I wish you had been able to
come with us.
c- How are you doing? I have passed all exams and am feeling very relaxed now.
d- Let me know how you are doing.
e- A huge stage was set up in the school playground and there were food booths around the stage. And
guess who came to perform at our music event? Toc Tien – our idol!!!
Love,
Lan
A. c-a-e-b-d B. c-a-d-b-e C. c-a-b-e-d D. c-e-a-b-d
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
It is natural for young people to be critical of their parents at times and to blame them for most of
the misunderstandings between them. They have always complained, more or less justly, that their
parents are old-fashioned, possessive and dominant; (20) _______ that they talk too much about certain
problems and that they have no sense of humor, at least in parent-child relationships. I think it is true
that parents often underestimate (21) _______ and also forget how they themselves felt (22) _______.
Young people often irritate their parents with their choices in clothes and hairstyles, in entertainers and
music. This is not their motive. They feel cut off from the adult world into which they have not yet been
accepted. So they create a culture and society of their own. Then, if the adult world that their music/or
entertainers or vocabulary or clothes, or that they are leaders in style and taste.
If you plan (24) _______ co-operation can be part of that plan. You can charm others, especially parents,
into doing things the ways you want, and (25) _______ with your sense of responsibility and initiative, so
that they will give you the authority to do what you want to do.
119. A. that does not trust their children to deal with obstacles
B. which they do not trust their children to deal with obstacles
C. that it does not trust their children to deal with obstacles
D. that they do not trust their children to deal with obstacles
120. A. their teenage children B. our teenage
children
C. his teenage children D. your teenage children
121. A. after they were young B. when they are
young
C. when they were young D. as well as they are young
122. A. hairstyles irritating their parents B. hairstyles irritate
their parents
C. their parents hairstyles irritate D. irritates their parents hairstyles
123. A. to control your life B. controlled your life
C. to be control your life D. controlling your life
124. A. to impress others B. others be impressed
C. impressing others D. impress others
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Crime: A Global Issue
Crime is a pervasive issue (26) _______ affects societies worldwide. It encompasses a wide range of
activities, from petty theft to serious offenses like murder and fraud. The causes of crime are complex and
multifaceted, often stemming from a combination of social, economic, and psychological factors.
(27) _______ , inequality, and a lack of opportunities are frequently cited as contributing factors to crime.
When individuals feel marginalized or deprived, they may resort to criminal activities to meet their
needs. Additionally, the breakdown of social institutions, such as families and communities, can create a
fertile ground for criminal behavior.
The impact of crime extends far beyond the immediate victims. It can erode trust in society,
undermine the rule of law, and hinder economic development. (28) _______, crime can have a devastating
effect on individuals and families, causing emotional trauma and financial hardship.
To (29) _______ crime, governments and communities have implemented (30) _______ strategies, including
law enforcement, criminal justice reform, and social programs. Prevention efforts, such as education, job
training, and community development, are also crucial in addressing the root causes of crime.
125. A. what B. whom C. who D. that
126. A. Poverty B. Poorness C. Poor D.
Poorly
127. A. Therefore B. Moreover C. However
D. Nevertheless
128. A. protect B. commit C. combat D.
delete
129. A. none B. few C. a variety of
D. much of
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions
Mutual belief is one of the most important and critical components of a healthy relationship. This
suggests that you might rely on the specific person you are in a relationship with to fulfill your desires
and give you the confidence you need to face life's obstacles.
This belief is gradually built up through a series of interactions that you have with your associate.
Although it takes time, you may build belief by being true to yourself and putting your needs and wants
first.
Speaking openly about your feelings and letting them out if they’re important to you is another way
to build belief. The greatest partners give you space and allow you to talk about your feelings without
fearing that it would negatively impact their relationship.
On the other hand, in the event that you make a mistake, you need to own up to it quickly and show
yourself to be responsible for your actions. This keeps you from being resentful and mistrustful of your
partner and helps you maintain their faith in you.
A healthy relationship ultimately rests on trust and respect. In a healthy partnership, both parties
value and appreciate one another’s perspectives and uniqueness. They also establish strong
boundaries to protect one another from harm and express their emotions in an open and honest
manner. They are also entirely content with their relationship and enjoy each other’s company.
130. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?
A. Strategies for resolving conflicts in relationships.
B. The importance of shared hobbies in partnerships.
C. The role of communication and conflict resolution.
D. Building and maintaining mutual belief in relationships.
131. How does the passage suggest handling mistakes in relationship?
 A. By blaming external circumstances B. By ignoring mistakes to avoid conflict
C. By quickly owning up to the mistake and showing responsibility
D. By apologizing only when asked
132. The word “own up” in paragraph 4 is OPPOSITE in meaning to
A. reveal B. conceal C. admit D. confess

133. What do the phrases “establish strong boundaries” and “enjoy each other’s company” suggest about
healthy relationship?
A. Both boundaries and enjoyment are integral for a healthy relationship.
B. Healthy boundaries indicate a lack of trust.
C. Enjoying each other’s company is more important than setting battery boundaries.
D. Boundaries are unnecessary if the relationship is strong.
134. What can be inferred from the passage?
A. A healthy relationship can be built instantly with the right person.
B. The fear of negative impact on the relationship should prevent open communication.
C. Maintaining boundaries is unnecessary in a relationship based on trust.
D. Mutual belief in the relationship is developed through consistent and honest interactions.
SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION
135. He last visited his grandparents a month ago.
→ He has___________________________________________________________________________________________________
136. I have rarely seen such beautiful art that captures the essence of emotion.
→ Rarely __________________________________________________________________________________________________.
137. Parking is not allowed here at any time.
→ At no time ______________________________________________________________________________________________
138. The prices on the menu aren’t nearly as expensive as I expected.
→ The prices ______________________________________________________________________________________________
139. It took her weeks to learn how to play the guitar.
→ She spent _______________________________________________________________________________________________