MIDTERM TEST 1 - FORM 2025

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.
Question 1: A. candy B. alley C. gas D. many
Question 2: A. niche B. monarch C. machete D. gauche
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 stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3: A. information B. management C. television D. architecture
Question 4: A. accurate B. atmosphere C. computer D. attitude
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Question 5: Brian______in this city for ten years.
A. lives B. having lived C. haven’t lived D. has lived
Question 6: Everybody is tired of watching the same commercials on TV every night,______?
A. aren’t they B. don’t they C. haven’t they D. did they
Question 7: Mr. Adam is 1.80 meters tall, and Meg is 1.65 meters tall. Mr. Adam is______ Meg
A. younger than B. older than C. taller than D. shorter than
Question 8: Mr. Cleveland Brown is_______ old customer and _______ honest man.
A. an/ the B. the/ an C. an/ an D. the/ the
Question 9: She has lived with her aunt since her parents_______ 6 years ago.
A. brought up B. passed away C. put off D. switched off
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 from 10 to 15.

QUAGMIRE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENT

 Please (10)_____ that tomorrow, September 12, Friday, all offices will be closed from 10:00
AM, for
the (11)______celebration of Appreciation Day for Faculty and Staff.
 All transactions will (12)_____ on Friday September 12.
 Please be guided accordingly.

Question 10: A. inform B. be informed C. informed D. will inform

Question 11: A. institutionalize B. tuition C. institution D. institutional
Question 12: A. stop B. resume C. leave D. suspend
 IOS 7 waterproofs your iPhone
 This (13)______ is covered by Apple’s warranty policy.
 With the new features and smart formalities of IOS 7, the phone can now detect sudden changes in
thermos distribution with the touch (14)_______ screen and the home button.
 This utilizes emergency shut (15)______ of the phone’s power supply and corresponding
components to prevent any damage dealt to the delicate circuitry.

Question 13: A. feature B. ability C. energy D. change

Question 14: A. sensible B. sensitivity C. sensitive D. sensitively
Question 15: A. off B. down C. up D. on
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct arrangement of the
sentences to make a meaningful paragraph/letter in each of the following questions.
Question 16:
a. Finally, joining these organisations has also helped Viet Nam increase both local and international
tourism.
b. Firstly, promoting its culture and learning about other civilizations is simpler and more practical for
Vietnam.
c. In short, Viet Nam has substantially profited from membership in several international institutions.
d. Since Viet Nam joined several international organizations, it has benefited from three primary things.
e. Also, for both Vietnamese and international students, this has opened more educational possibilities.
A. d-b-e-a-c B. b-e-c-a-d C. b-a-e-c-d D. d-c-a-e-b.
Question 17:
a. She was angry then, but now we are close friends.
b. When I was 9, I used to fall in love with a girl in my class.
c. I hoped she would like it. However, I didn't know that she was allergic to pollen.
d. One day, I bought a bunch of flowers to give her.
e. She coughed terribly when she smelt the flowers.
A. a-b-c-d-e B. e-d-c-b-a C. b-d-c-e-a D. b-a-e-c-d
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 from 18 to 23.
Animals and plants will have a challenging time evading or (18) __________of climate change. Early
spring bird hatchings and flower blooms are only two examples of how scientists (19)_________ in the life
cycles of many species. (20)___________, several species have started changing their migratory habits or
the places they normally inhabit. Animals will seek cooler climates by migrating northward and upward into
the mountains. As the temperature increases in their traditional habitats, plants will likewise try to relocate
their ranges. However, in many locations, progress in human civilization will stop these changes from
happening. Species that encounter human settlements or agricultural landmasses (21)_____________. The
inability to migrate to new habitats poses a particular threat to species that live in distinct ecosystems, such
as those found in mountaintop and polar areas. Arctic polar bears and (22)_________, for instance, face an
increasingly dire situation as sea ice continues (23)______________.
Question 18:
A. To adjust to the consequences
B. adjusting to the consequences
C. adjusted to the consequences
D. be adjusted to the consequence
Question 19:
A. have seen changes in the life cycles of many species
B. are see changes in the life cycles of many species
C. was seeing changes in the life cycles of many species
D. had seen changes in the life cycles of many species
Question 20:
A. However the increased warmth
B. Despite of the increased warmth
C. As a result of the increased warmth
D. Moreover the increased warmth
Question 21:
A. it obstructed their migration paths may face extinction
B. to obstructing their migration paths may face extinction
C. that obstruct they migration paths can face extinction
D. that obstruct their migration paths may face extinction
Question 22:
A. others marine creatures
B. other marine creatures
C. another marine creatures
D. much marine creatures
Question 23:
A. to melt and provides no refuge.
B. melting and provides no refuge.
C. be melted and provides no refuge.
D. melts and provides no refuge.

Read the following passage 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 from 24 to 28.
 Culture has a significant impact on nonverbal communication. Simple things like looking someone in
the eye are difficult. The United States of America constantly reminds its citizens to look people in the eye
during conversations. It conveys honesty and shows interest in (24)_____ they are saying, people say. In the
meantime, individuals in Japan and Korea try to avoid (25)______ eye contact for extended periods of time.
When you are having a discussion with someone, it is considered more polite to gaze to the side.
(26)______, the Lebanese stand in close proximity to one another and gaze intently into the eyes of their
fellow countrymen. The activity demonstrates sincerity and provides individuals with a greater
understanding of what their rivals are looking for. Because even the most basic expressions can differ from
one culture to another, people who travel or work in other countries have a genuine need to study the body
language of the other culture. It is common for individuals to be oblivious to the signals that they are
conveying to other people. (27)________, when interacting with individuals of different cultures, it is good
to consider your own body language. Understanding the body language of people you know, such as friends,
clients, and coworkers, may be very helpful in (28)______ comprehension and preventing
misunderstandings on the job.
Question 24: A. when B. where C. why D. what
Question 25: A. create B. make C. take D. give
Question 26: A. In contrast B. and C. but D. and
Question 27: A. However C. Therefore C. Furthermore D. Because
Question 28: A. enhancing B. accessing C. allowing D. deciding

Read the following passage 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 from 29 to 34.
Nikola Tesla had a fascinating life. He seemed to have come from nowhere and became famous all over
the world. He said his only goal was to find things, but he enjoyed being a showman. He had many women
interested in him but never got married. He came up with ideas that changed everyday life and made many
people rich, but he died almost broke.
Most people considered Tesla a mad scientist. He claimed to have developed a motor that ran on cosmic
rays, was developing a new non-Einsteinian physics that would provide a new form of energy, discovered a
new method for capturing thoughts, and developed a new ray, dubbed the "death ray" or "peace ray," which
he claimed had far more military potential than Nobel's weapons.
Tesla spent his last years going from place to place, leaving behind unpaid bills because he had lost all
of his money. He finally found a place to stay in New York. Living alone, he frequently frequented the
park, where he fed and cared for the birds, with whom he claimed a special connection. A hotel maid found
him dead in his room early on January 7, 1943. He was 86 years old.
Today, a lot of people still go by the name Tesla. In Belgrade, there is an airport named after him, as
well as the most famous electric car in the world. In Teslas, MRI machines measure the strength of their
magnetic fields. The ancient Greek god Prometheus broke out of heaven to give people fire, but as
punishment, he was chained to a rock, and an eagle ate his stomach every day. Tesla was a lot like that god.
Question 29: What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. Tesla's life was fraught with challenges.
B. Tesla's latter years.
C. Tesla's early successes.
D. An overrated genius.
Question 30: The word “which” in paragraph 2 is closet meaning to_______.
A. death ray B. peace ray C. a new method D. a new ray
Question 31: According to paragraph 2, which is NOT mentioned as one of the ideas proposed by Nikola
Tesla?
A. The machine can interpret mental images.
B. A new energy that contradicted Einstein's theories.
C. AC alternating current.
D. The formidable "death" ray.
Question 32: The word “frequented” in paragraph 3 is opposite in meaning to_____.
A. Commonly B. abnormally C. generally D. infrequently
Question 33: The phrase “broken out of” in paragraph 4 refer to______.
A. Escaped B. eliminated C. concentrated D. received
Question 34: According to paragraph 4, what did the writer imply when likening Tesla to Prometheus?
A. Tesla's ideas resulted in the technology we use today, yet not all of his predictions for the future were
realized.
B. Nikola Tesla was a visionary crazy genius whose inventions altered the course of human history.
C. Tesla reached high heights to offer convenience to humanity, yet he died practically bankrupt and alone.
D. Tesla's theoretical studies were so new and odd that other scientists dismissed them.
Read the following passage 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 from 34 to 40
Dancers in competitive Irish dancing will execute many moves in a line of a dozen or more dancers. A
judge will simultaneously see multiple dancers at once; if he finds one flaw in the dancer's look or
performance, he will proceed to view a superior dancer. A dancer has little chance of earning a medal or
even a place if she cannot grab and maintain the judge's attention.
The pressure this motivates can have detrimental effects on a dancer if she is, therefore, more concerned
with what others think of her than only doing her best. Emphasizing clothing and look generally,
competitive Irish dancing has found a place in the ruthless show business scene. "Whatever happens, don't
cry; it will ruin your make-up," Irish dancing teachers sometimes counsel. Any sport has pressure to
perform, and for many athletes, this is a good thing overall. But in contemporary competitive Irish dancing,
a dancer's career may suffer if they feel pressured about looks.
 Still, most dancers when asked what Irish dancing means to them would respond, "close friends and
hard work." Though roughly half of a dancer's score is based on her beauty, the qualities of the sport that
don't get points—sportsmanship, friendships, tradition, community, and artistry—still remain of the highest
importance. Irish dancing reflects these fundamental beliefs at its core. Actually, these concepts inspire the
motifs on a solitary dress: those Celtic designs were made to convey certain symbols, including friendliness
and togetherness.
Given the extremely visual aspect of dance, exterior beauty, shape, and expression clearly play a major
role in the discipline. And even if the sheer difficulty of costume preparation may be frightening, in the
drama of competitive Irish dancing it is reasonable. The agility and ability of the dancers—both individually
and as teams—define visually the actual appeal of dance competition. Ultimately, the focus on looks will
only hurt the sport if it starts to take precedence over other facets of competitive Irish dancing.
Question 34: What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. An analysis of the characteristics, advantages, and disadvantages of competitive Irish dancing.
B. The evaluation process for competitive Irish dance performers.
C. The principles behind competitive Irish dancing.
D. The adverse emotions elicited by competitive Irish dance.
Question 35: The word “simultaneously” in the first paragraph could be best placed by_______.
A. melancholy B. concurrently C. traditionally D. asymmetrically
Question 36: According to the second paragraph, which of the following statements suggested by the author
is TRUE?
A. Irish dancing instructors frequently urge dancers to express their emotions through sobbing.
B. In general, dancers tend to redirect their attention from others to themselves during performances due to
the strain they experience.
C. In contrast to athletics, the career of a participant in competitive Irish dance is not adversely affected by
pressure.
D. Competitive Irish dance has infiltrated the cutting-edge show business industry due to its emphasis on
external appearance.
Question 37: The author mentions sportsmanship, friendships, tradition, community and artistry as
examples of________.
A. Characteristics of competitive Irish dancers that are often overlooked.
B. Key elements of competitive Irish dancing that serve as crucial benchmarks for evaluating a dancer's
performance.
C. Features of Irish competition dancing that are highly esteemed by competitors, although not counting
towards their overall score.
D. dancers pay little attention to parts of Irish dance competition that do not contribute to their purpose.
Question 38: The word “them” in paragraph 3 refer to_______.
A. The pressure B. The dancers C. The Irish dancing D. The meaning
Question 39: The word “exterior” in paragraph 3 opposite meaning to________.
A. decimal B. external C. internal D. abnormal
Question 40: The author is most likely to agree with which of the following statements?
A. Participating in competitive Irish dancing may positively and negatively affect dancers.
B. Competitive Irish dance has no disadvantages.
C. Advocating for the advancement of competitive Irish dancing lacks value.
D. There is a need to modify the standards employed to evaluate dancers' performances.