REFERENCE TEST 3
I. PHONETICS: (1,5pts)
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others:
1. A. candle B. cake C. decorate D. celebration
2.
A. poverty B. populous C. volunteer D. construct
3.
A. event B. separate C. depend D. religion
Choose the word whose stress pattern is different:
4. A. polite B. popular C. pagoda D. agrarian
5. A. sneaky B. unforgettable C. realise D. idol
6. A. method B. explosion C. develop D. parade
II. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY (4pts) Choose the best answer
1. Teenagers often have their .......... who they admire very much.
A. idols B. ideals C. admirers D. images
2. I think I hear someone .......... the back window. Do you hear it, too?
A. to open B. opened C. to opening D. opening
3. Taking part in the fight against illiteracy is considered as an honourable job to help people in their home
villages.
A. contrast B. competition C. struggle D. reaction
4. If you .......... so busy, I would have shown you how to play.
A. hadn’t been B. weren’t C. aren’t D. wouldn’t be
5. Has .......... arrived yet? It’s time to start now.
A. anyone B. someone C. no one D. everyone
6. Vietnam has a .......... of more than 80 million.
A. people B. persons C. population D. citizens
7. .......... is a holiday in the United States celebrated on the third Thursday in November.
A. Thanksgiving B. Mother’s Day C. Christmas Day D. Easter’s Day
8. A sudden large increase in the number of people in an area is called a population ...........
A. growth B. increase C. explosion D. crisis
9. I’m very glad .......... that you have passed your exam.

Parents and teachers should educate children on road safety. Most schools have their own School Road Safety
Patrols. The School Road Safety Patrols is a uniformed group. It recruits secondary school students as
members. Students in senior forms help fellow students cross the road correctly and safely on their way to and
from school.
When you go out alone, however, what is the best way to cross the road? First, you must find a safe place to
cross. Of course, it is safest to be directed by a policeman or a traffic warden.
Roads are dangerous. However, if everyone takes care when crossing the road, there will be fewer traffic
accidents. Our transport system will then become safer and more efficient.
6. Who must learn how to cross the road safely?
A. Children and their parents. B. Everyone, especially teachers.
C. Those injured in road accidents. D. Everyone who uses the road.
7. Road safety campaigns are organized to …………
A. help the School Road Safety Patrols. B. cut down the number of road accidents.
C. direct students to cross the road. D. educate children on road safety.
8. What is the most suitable description for the School Road Safety Patrol?
A. It accepts school teachers as members. B. Its duty is to participate in Road Safety Campaigns.
C. You need not wear a uniform if you join. D. Patrol members direct students to cross the roads correctly.
9. What should you do first if you want to cross a road?
A. Look around for traffic. B. Ask a policeman or traffic warden for help.
C. Find a safe place to cross. D. Stand at the kerb.
10. According to the writer, what will happen if everyone is more careful in using the road?
A. Fewer traffic accidents will happen. B. Our transport system will not be safe.
C. There will be no more traffic accidents. D. The roads will be widen.
IV. WRITING (2pts) Rewrite each of the following sentences beginning with the word(s) given:
1.I have to write letters , but I hate it.
- I hate.......................................................................................................................................
2."I wouldn't go swimming on a day like this, if I were you , Tom"
- Brian advised.........................................................................................................................
3."You stole the money, Joe, didn't you!" said the inspector.
- The inspector accused.........................................................................................................