Practice

Câu 1

Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.

double
housing
announce
ground
Câu 2

Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.

growth
blow
power
follow
Câu 3

Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.

aircraft
gain
chair
fairy
Câu 4

Choose the word that has the primary stress placed differently from the others.

suggest
design
pavement
advance
Câu 5

Choose the word that has the primary stress placed differently from the others.

solution
congestion
leftover
attractive
Câu 6

Choose the correct answer to complete the sentence.

The air quality has improved recently, so it makes the city more ______________ for everyone.

frequent
livable
reliable
flexible
Câu 7

Choose the correct answer to complete the sentence.

When there are ______________ hour traffic jams, cycling can be a faster option than driving.

bustling
crowded
rush
busy
Câu 8

Choose the correct answer to complete the sentence.

If your eyes feel ______________ after being outside in the city, try rinsing them with clean water.

sweaty
itchy
aching
runny
Câu 9

Choose the correct answer to complete the sentence.

______________ an apartment in the city can be expensive, especially for young people.

Loaning
Lending
Borrowing
Renting
Câu 10

Choose the correct answer to complete the sentence.

Many stores ______________ special sales during holidays to attract shoppers.

give up
look around
fill in
carry out
Câu 11

Choose the correct answer to complete the sentence.

Since the streets are crowded, it's sometimes easier to ______________ by bike in the city.

go over
get around
come back
turn on
Câu 12

Choose the correct answer to complete the sentence.

Taxis are a good option if you need to ______________ someone ______________ from the airport late at night.

hang - out
look - up
take - off
pick - up
Câu 13

Choose the correct answer to complete the sentence.

______________ people you go out with, the more fun you might have.

The more
The many
The most
The less
Câu 14

Choose the correct answer to complete the sentence.

______________ traffic there is, ______________ likely you are to arrive on time.

The more - the less
The less - the most
The less - the less
The more - the least
Câu 15

Choose the correct answer to complete the sentence.

______________ parks and green spaces a city have, ______________ the air feels.

The most - the freshest
The most - the fresher
The more - the freshest
The more - the fresher
Câu 16

Choose the correct answer to complete the exchange.

May: "Would you like me to hold your bag for a while? You look tired."

Mia: "Thank you so much! ______________ "

I'm pleased with it.
That's very kind of you.
That's my pleasure.
I'm glad you like it.
Câu 17

Choose the correct answer to complete the exchange.

Mrs. Lan: "That looks tough! Would you like me to help you push your stroller uphill?"

Hoa: "Thank you so much! ______________"

That would be interesting.
I’m sorry to hear that.
How terrible!
That would be a huge help.
Câu 18

Write the correct form of the word in brackets.

Cultural such as museums and theaters are often found in cities. (attract)

Câu 19

Write the correct form of the word in brackets.

Despite the noise, cities offer a wide variety of options, from theaters to parks. (entertain)

Câu 20

Write the correct preposition into the blank.

Because my friend was visiting the city, I hung with them all weekend, showing them the sights.

Câu 21

Write the correct preposition into the blank.

Because the city air is quite polluted, many people here often come with colds and allergies.

Câu 22

Write the correct preposition into the blank.

The tourists set early to visit all the famous landmarks in the city.

Câu 23

Choose the underlined part that needs correcting.

The closer you live to shops and cafes, a more convenient your daily life becomes.

The
to
a
your
Câu 24

Choose the underlined part that needs correcting.

The more light pollution there is, the more you can see the stars at night.

The
pollution
more
at
Câu 25

Choose the underlined part that needs correcting.

Although the constructing site looks messy now, it will soon become a beautiful new park for everyone to enjoy.

Although
constructing
will
for
Câu 26

Put the words/phrases into the correct order.

Câu 27

Put the words/phrases into the correct order.

Câu 28

Choose the sentence that is best written using the prompts.

Many cities / offer / free maps / apps / help / visitors / get / easily.

Many cities offer free maps and apps to help visitors get around easily.
Many cities offer free maps and apps to help visitors get over easily.
Many cities offer the free maps and apps to help visitors get around easily.
Many cities offer free maps and apps to helping visitors get around easily.
Câu 29

Choose the sentence that is best written using the prompts.

busy / you / be, / little / time / you / have to / explore / the city.

The busier you are, the less time you had to explore the city.
The less busy you are, the less time you have to explore the city.
The busier you are, the least time you have to explore the city.
The busier you are, the less time you have to explore the city.
Câu 30

Choose the sentence that is best written using the prompts.

early / you / leave / work, / little / traffic / you / encounter.

The early you leave for work, the less traffic you will encounter.
The earlier you leave for work, the less traffic you will encounter.
The earliest you leave for work, the less traffic you will encounter.
The earlier you leave for work, the least traffic you will encounter.