(Anh Văn) Định hướng ôn tập giữa học kỳ 2

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I) THE PRONUNCIATION OF –S/ES ENDINGS

threatened reduced endangered increased 
contaminated damaged introduced established 
digested swallowed destroyed awarded

marked advanced allowed enacted

/t/ ……… 
/id/ ……… 
/d/ ……….. 
II) VOWELS

found would sound ground

loud cloud should mouse

south bound proud could

/au/ ……….. 
/ʊ/ ……… 
III) STRESS

habitat subject primary belong

commercial animal review advice

pleasure describe extinction natural 
swallow different knowledge medicine

1st syllable: ……….

2nd syllable: ………....

IV) VOCABULARY 
1. Word choice

Complete these sentences by filling in the gaps with: transmission, functions, benefits, distracts, conducts, 
reserve, excluded, measures, thoroughly, excessive, habitat, extinct

a) Before practicing scuba diving, you are supposed to check the equipment carefully and know how it 
__________.

b) Many species of whales prove to be endangered because of __________ hunting or of their reduced 
habitat.

c) Don’t swim if it rains or a storm is coming. Water __________ electricity. 
d) There are some __________ carried out to rescue rhinos from extinction.

e) One of the objectives of the plan is to limit human-to-human __________of the new coronavirus. 
f) I cannot bear the noise of my brother’s radio; it __________ me from reading my books.

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h) To avoid getting the coronavirus you should __________ wash your hands; avoid touching your eyes, 
nose and mouth with unwashed hands.

i) The 4,439ha Sơn Trà __________, located 600m above sea level, is home to 370 animal species and 1,010 
plant species.

j) If a defender interferes with a free throw, holds or sinks an attacker who is not in possession, he is

__________ from the game for twenty seconds.

k) These birds are in danger of becoming __________ as their forest home disappearss.

l) One of the biggest __________of reading books is that it can boost your brain power. 
2. Collocation

Complete these sentences by filling in the gaps with: raise, commits, making, driven, pieces

a) A critical part of learning and understanding something new is to connect it with __________ of 
information that you already understand.

b) “Go Green” project aims to __________ awareness of the community towards environmental protection. 
c) Human beings have __________ rare animals and plants to the verge of extinction in the past 100 years. 
d) If a player __________ a violent foul with intention to harm, the player is ejected from the game without

substitution.

e) Localities across Vietnam are __________ major efforts to deal with the spread of the novel coronavirus.

3. Preposition

Complete these sentences by filling in the gaps with: to, from (×2), of, into

a) So far, the new coronavirus, dubbed 2019-nCoV, has led __________ more than 20,000 illnesses and 427 
deaths in China.

b) Most of this air pollution we cause results __________ the burning of fossil fuels, such as coal, oil, natural

gas, and gasoline to produce electricity and power our vehicles.

c) Under FINA rules, a water polo match is divided __________ four quarters of eight minutes.

d) Urgent support is needed to protect vulnerable countries __________ the new coronavirus (2019-nCoV) 
outbreak.

e) We should be aware __________ the danger of the new coronavirus and take basic protective measures 
against it.

4. Idioms

Complete these sentences by filling in the gaps with: chance, chin, word, nose, cat

a) I've always been able to learn languages easily. I guess I just have a __________ for it. 
b) I knew it was a __________ in a million to photograph the rare bird during its mating ritual..

c) Apparently, my relative let the __________ out of the bag by letting villagers know that he is the father 
of the child.

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e) He said he wouldn’t charge more than €150, but he went back on his __________ and gave me an invoice 
for €200.

5. Synonym & antonym

A. Match the words in bold in the sentences with the correct synonym from the list

• pretending • attraction • pollute • follow

• persuade • knowledge • carefully • interrupting

a) Many schools provide environmental education to increase students' awareness of conservation needs. 
b) He kept on butting in with silly comments, which made his teacher angry.

c) It’s no use trying to get him round with charm. Once he’s made up his mind he never changes it.

d) Alan Blake invented the game he called Octopush as a means of keeping the club's members interested 
and active over the cold winter months when open-water diving lost its appeal.

e) He didn’t really hurt his leg, you know. He limped a bit, but he was only putting it on to get our sympathy. 
f) Developing nations attending the summit were not required to adhere to the guidelines of the Protocol -

a treaty to limit emissions of CO2, CH4, N2O, HFCs, and SF6.

g) To avoid getting the coronavirus you should thoroughly wash your hands; avoid touching your eyes, nose 
and mouth with unwashed hands.

h) The fertilizers and pesticides that they spray on their lawns could contaminate the water.

B. Match the words in bold in the sentences with the correct antonym from the list

• clear • flexible • tiny • childish

• recovery • untidy • experienced • well-organized

a) Over the course of the novel, Cassandra undergoes a definite transformation from child to mature young 
adult.

b) You'll never win the case with him as your lawyer—he's just out of law school and still wet behind the 
ears!

c) Since the release of the first novel, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, on 26 June 1997, the books 
have won immense popularity.

d) I’m afraid you’ll have to wear a tie, sir. It’s a hard and fast rule of the club.

e) I appreciated Frankenstein's Cat for its fascinating explanation about the often baffling subject of 
bioengineering and its sister sciences.

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6. Word form

Complete these sentences by filling in the gaps with: global, differentiate, globally, difference, globe, different, 
differently, globalized

a) It is commonly said that this is the __________ between the affections and the intellect.

b) The 2003 report addresses the growing problems presented by slums in an increasingly __________ 
world.

c) The flowing way the chapters and books are organized makes it easy to link passages from __________ 
books in the series together.

d) One of the consequences of __________ warming in mountain regions is increasing risk of infectious 
diseases.

e) There are at least 13 wildlife species in the park known to be __________ threatened including black 
caiman, giant otter and ocelot.

f) After studying epistemology, Stephanie was able to __________ between her beliefs and opinions. 
g) In this game, 11 or 12 teams of two people travel around the __________, competing in tasks of intellect

and strength to move one leg closer to the big prize.

h) Martha, the little girl who originally told us about them, described them __________ from what Fitzgerald 
found.

V) GRAMMAR

1. Tense: Quá khứ đơn – Quá khứ hoàn thành (với các trạng từ thời gian after/ before/ by the time) 
2. Article: the future; the world; the globe; the earth; the universe; at home; at school; at work; … 
3. Conditional: cấu trúc câu điều kiện loại 3

4. Phrases and clauses of reason/ concession

Complete the sentences with although/ in spite of/ because/ because of 
a) The car crashed __________ the driver was careless.

b) He walked slowly __________ his hurt leg

c) __________ we had planned everything carefully, many things went wrong. 
d) The villagers refused to leave __________ the drought.

e) We didn’t go out __________ it rained heavily.

f) __________ the high prices, my daughters insist on going to the movies every Saturday. 
g) She went to bed early __________ she felt tired.

h) __________ he worked hard, he didn’t receive any praise. 
i) I can’t sleep __________ the hot weather.

j) __________ her poor memory, the old woman told interesting stories to the children.

5. Reduced adverb clauses

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a) After __________ (sing) two songs, the performers did a dance.

b) Before __________ (answer) the phone, he grabbed a pencil and notepad.

c) Although __________ (impress) by the bravery of his fellow soldiers, Bloch had harsh words for the 
army leadership.

d) When __________ (orbit) the Earth, astronauts don’t feel the force of gravity. 
e) Although __________ (damage), the machine was still operational.

6. Passive gerunds and infinitives

Put the verbs in brackets into the correct form

a) When I told Tim the news, he seemed __________ (surprise).

b) Janice is going to fill out an application. She wants __________ (consider) for the job. 
c) I don’t appreciate __________ (interrupt) when I’m speaking.

d) The mail is supposed __________ (deliver) at noon.

e) The mountain climbers are in danger of __________ (kill) by an avalanche. 
f) Does Dr. Johnson mind __________ (call) at home if his patients need his help? 
g) I expect __________ (meet) at the airport by my uncle.

h) The children appear __________ (excite) about the trip.

i) Mrs. Gates appreciated __________ (serve) breakfast in bed when she wasn’t feeling well. 
j) Sally’s low test scores kept her from __________ (admit) to the university.

5. Incomplete independent clauses

5.1) The art of storytelling ____________ almost as old as humanity.

A. that is B. is C. it is D. being

5.2) ____________ a few of the sounds produced by insects can be heard by humans.

A. Only B. There are only C. That only D. With only

5.3) ____________ when lava cools very rapidly.

A. Because pumice is formed B. To form

C. Pumice is formed D. Forming pumice

5.4) Duke Ellington wrote ____________ during his career.

A. that over a thousand songs B. over a thousand songs

C. over a thousand songs were D. there were over a thousand songs

5.5) Before the invention of the printing press, books ____________.

A. that were very rare B. were very rarely

C. were very rare C. as very rare

VI) SPEAKING FUNCTION

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- Chris: “Excuse me. I don’t want to interrupt you but …” 
- Mr. Brown: “____________”

A. What can I do for you? B. Certainly, how dare you!

C. I quite agree. D. I have no idea.

2. Wendy and Mark are university students. They are both living on campus. Select the most suitable 
response to fill in the blank.

- Wendy: “How often did you write home?” 
- Mark: “____________”

A. I didn’t come home yesterday. B. I used to write home once a week.
C. My hometown is a coastal province. D. Oh, I miss my hometown so much.
3. John and David are working at an advertising company. They are talking about the office renovation 
project which is supposed to have been carried out already. Select the most suitable response to fill in the 
blank.

- John: “Why are the renovations being delayed?”

- David: “____________”

A. Yes, but it should be changed. B. We must get a permit first.

C. It was delayed over two hours. D. The building really needs renovating.
4. Mike and David are university students. They are talking about the result of the chemistry test. Select 
the most suitable response to fill in the blank.

- Mike: “I was worried about the chemistry result, but Mr. Brown gave me an A!” 
- David: “____________”

A. Don’t worry about it. B. Congratulations! That’s great!

C. Mr. Brown is so mean. D. Good luck to you!

5. Mrs. Brown, a housewife, is at the grocery store. Select the most suitable response to fill in the blank. 
- Shopkeeper: “What can I do for you, madam?”

- Mrs. Brown: “____________”

A. I would like a kilo of apples, please. B. You can go your own way.
C. I can’t do anything for you. D. Excuse me, I’m busy.

6. Jane is a high school laboratory staff. She is asking Tony, a student, about his visit to the lab. Select 
the most suitable response to fill in the blank.

- Jane: “When did you last visit our laboratory?” 
- Tony: “____________”

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- Alice: “Hurry up! We don’t have much time left.” 
- Ann: “ ____________! We still have 15 minutes.”

A. That’s too bad B. You are right

C. Take it easy D. It takes time.

8. Virginia and Berth are high school students. They are talking about Eva, their childhood friend. Select 
the most suitable response to fill in the blank.

- Virginia: “Have you heard about Eva? She is going to get married with Todd!” 
- Berth: “____________”

A. Congratulations! B. Glad to hear that!

C. Good luck to you! D. I was hard of hearing.

VII) ERROR IDENTIFICATION

Find and correct the mistake in these sentences

a) Of the more than 1,300 volcanoes in the world, only about 600 can classify as active.

b) If the man had transported to the hospital sooner than he was, he could have survived the electrocution. 
c) I’ve lost one of my gloves. I must have been dropping it somewhere.

d) The rock formations in the Walley of Fine in Nevada have been wore into many strange shapes by the 
action of wind and water.

e) It suggested to me by my teacher that I start looking for a job before I finished the program.

f) On New Year’s Day, most Americans watch football on TV, visiting friends, and relax around the house. 
g) Some methods to prevent soil erosion are plowing parallel with the slopes of hills, to plant trees on

unproductive land, and rotating crops.

h) Garlic has been hailed for its ability to lower cholesterol, reducing the risk of cancer, boost immunity, and 
curb high blood pressure.

i) A migraine is an intense headache characterized by pulsing pain, nausea, dizziness, double vision, and by 
being sensitive to light and sound.

j) What people who suffer from chronic medical problems need most from family, friends, and those they 
work with are compassion and support.

k) Walter Hunt invented an enormous amount of devices, including the safety pin and a machine for making 
nails.

l) She did fundamental contributions to both the theory and fieldwork of anthropology.

m) I grew up next to DIA. What I remember most from my childhood is the continuous roaring of jet planes. 
n) Lack of sleep will effect your athletic ability in the game tomorrow.

o) Some people are so disinterested in politics that they do not even bother to vote.

VIII) WRITING

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❖ Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first, using modal perfect 
1. It’s obvious that someone has posted the letter because I can’t see it here now.

→ Someone

2. It’s not a good idea to invite so many people to the party. 
→ We

3. I’m sure that Andrew hasn’t failed the exam. 
→ Andrew

❖ Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first, using reported speech 
4. The teacher asked his student,” Where are you going after school”?

→ The teacher asked his student

5. Hill asked me, "How long will you stay in Greece?" 
→ Hill asked me

6. Liam asked me, “When did you finish your assignments?” 
→ Liam asked me

❖ Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first, using comparison 
7. A camping vacation is definitely cheaper than a resort vacation.

→ A resort vacation

8. A smart phone can send messages more quickly than a laptop. 
→ A laptop

9. My old laptop was a lot bigger than my new one. 
→ My new laptop

B. SENTENCE COMBINATION

❖ Combines each pair of sentences using structure: conditional inversion 
1. It rained heavily yesterday. We didn’t accomplish painting the walls. 
→

2. He doesn’t push the button. Otherwise, we’d all have problems. 
→

3. He neglected my advice. That’s why he lost the game. 
→

❖ Combines each pair of sentences using structure: too … to/ so … that 
4. The coffee was too hot. We could hardly drink it.

→

5. Gerrard is very intelligent. He always gets perfect scores in math. 
→

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