G10 midterm I _ Test 3-4

Find the word whose underlined part differs from that of the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.

• heavy

• honest

• healthy

• humble

Answer explanation

The word 'honest' is pronounced with a silent 'h', making its underlined part differ from the others, which all have a pronounced 'h'. Therefore, 'honest' is the correct choice.

Find the word whose underlined part differs from that of the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.

• bond

• phone

• hope

• cold

Answer explanation

The word 'bond' has a different vowel sound in the underlined part compared to 'phone', 'hope', and 'cold'. In 'bond', the 'o' is pronounced as /ɒ/, while the others have the 'o' pronounced as /oʊ/.

Find the word that differs from the other three in the position of stress in each of the following questions.

• strengthen

• occur

• achieve

• respect

Answer explanation

The word 'strengthen' has the stress on the first syllable, while 'occur', 'achieve', and 'respect' have the stress on the second syllable.

Find the word that differs from the other three in the position of stress in each of the following questions.

• groceries

• breadwinner

• gratitude

• performance

Answer explanation

The word 'performance' has stress on the second syllable (per-FOR-mance), while 'groceries' (GRO-ceries), 'breadwinner' (BREAD-winner), and 'gratitude' (GRAT-i-tude) have stress on the first syllable, making 'performance' the odd one out.

In my family, my mother often has to____the heavy lifting.

• do

• put

• make

• take

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'do' because the phrase 'do the heavy lifting' is a common expression meaning to handle the most difficult or burdensome tasks. The other options do not fit this idiomatic usage.

It's essential for everyone in the family to take responsibility ___ keeping the house clean and tidy.

• in

• with

• of

• for

Answer explanation

'take responsibility for' = be reponsible for: chiu trach nghiem cho viec j

Even though we live far apart, our family ____ remain strong thanks to regular video calls and visits.

• holidays

• separations

• values

• bonds

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'bonds' because it refers to the strong connections within a family, which can be maintained through regular communication, unlike 'holidays', 'separations', or 'values' that do not fit the context.

Although my father is the main____, my mother also contributes significantly by managing our home efficiently.

• breadwinner

• homemaker

• housewife

• servant

Answer explanation

The term 'breadwinner' refers to the primary income earner in a family, which fits the context of the sentence. While the mother manages the home, the father is identified as the main financial provider.

My mom____ dinner while my dad is fixing the car.

• cooks

• is cooking

• cooked

• has cooked

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'is cooking' because it indicates an ongoing action happening at the same time as another action (dad fixing the car). 'Cooks' suggests a habitual action, while 'cooked' and 'has cooked' refer to completed actions.

ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE FAMILY LIFE TALK SHOW

The School Events Committee is excited to announce:

• All students _____ to attend the family life talk show.

• are invited

• inviting

• invite

• have invited

Answer explanation

cau bi dong: be + Vp2 (bi dong Hien tai don vs chu ngu so nhieu)