English – Vocabulary & Writing (Cooking, Family, Environment, Process Diagrams) TP. Hồ Chí Minh Đại Học Kinh Tế Tài Chính (uef) Languages

English Vocabulary and Process Diagram Exam – Units 1 & 2

60 questions

90 min

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Subject: English – Vocabulary & Writing (Cooking, Family, Environment, Process Diagrams)
Exam type: Languages
Questions: 60
Duration: 90 min
Answers: ✓ With explanations
School: Đại Học Kinh Tế Tài Chính (uef)

Questions (60)

Q 1.
Which verb means "to remove liquid from food, usually by letting it flow out"?
- A.
  pour
- B.
  drain
- C.
  stir
- D.
  add
Q 2.
Choose the correct verb: "The oranges ____ into thin slices before being cooked."
- A.
  are cut
- B.
  are fried
- C.
  are stirred
- D.
  are poured
Q 3.
Which verb best completes: "The mixture is ____ into rice paper wrappers."?
- A.
  fried
- B.
  rolled
- C.
  poured
- D.
  mixed
Q 4.
What does "stir" mean in cooking?
- A.
  To cook food in hot oil
- B.
  To move a liquid or mixture around with a spoon
- C.
  To remove water from food
- D.
  To add an ingredient
Q 5.
In the sentence "Sugar is added to the peel in a pot," what is the grammatical form of "added"?
- A.
  A noun
- B.
  An adjective describing sugar
- C.
  An adverb of manner
- D.
  A verb in past participle used in the passive voice
Q 6.
Which verb means "to take something out of a container or place"?
- A.
  serve
- B.
  remove
- C.
  shake
- D.
  press
Q 7.
In "The jars are labelled when the marmalade is ready," what does "labelled" mean?
- A.
  Sealed tightly with a lid
- B.
  Decorated with pictures
- C.
  Given a label with information such as name or date
- D.
  Washed and cleaned
Q 8.
Which verb best completes: "The peel is ____ for a few minutes in boiling water"?
- A.
  cooked
- B.
  cut
- C.
  added
- D.
  drained
Q 9.
What does "shake" mean when used with a container of food?
- A.
  To mix by moving the container back and forth quickly
- B.
  To pour liquid out slowly
- C.
  To cut into small pieces
- D.
  To cook in hot oil
Q 10.
Why is the dipping sauce "stirred well" in the spring roll recipe?
- A.
  To cook it over heat
- B.
  To remove it from the bowl
- C.
  To mix the ingredients evenly together
- D.
  To add more ingredients
Q 11.
"Fry" means to cook food in hot oil.
- A.
  True
- B.
  False
Q 12.
"Drain" means to add water or liquid to food.
- A.
  True
- B.
  False
Q 13.
"The spring rolls are fried in hot oil" is a correct sentence using the passive voice.
- A.
  True
- B.
  False
Q 14.
"Pour" and "add" have exactly the same meaning.
- A.
  True
- B.
  False
Q 15.
"Serve" means to give food or drink to people so they can eat it.
- A.
  True
- B.
  False
Q 16.
Describe the full process of making spring rolls in 6–8 sentences. Use at least six verbs from the following list: cut, mix, roll, fry, drain, pour, stir, serve, add.
Q 17.
Write a short paragraph explaining how to make orange marmalade. Include at least five of these verbs in the correct order: cut, cook, add, shake, pour, press, label, serve.
Q 18.
Compare the verbs "pour" and "drain". In your answer, explain (a) the meaning of each verb, (b) whether liquid moves IN or OUT, and (c) give one cooking example for each.
Q 19.
What does "extended family" mean?
- A.
  A family that lives very far away
- B.
  A family that includes parents, children, grandparents, aunts, uncles and other relatives
- C.
  A family with only one parent
- D.
  A family that travels abroad often
Q 20.
In the sentence "I really value my friends," what does "value" mean?
- A.
  To forget about
- B.
  To consider someone or something important
- C.
  To ignore on purpose
- D.
  To dislike strongly
Q 21.
What is the closest meaning of "to appreciate someone or something"?
- A.
  To be angry with them
- B.
  To recognize the worth of someone or something and be grateful
- C.
  To forget about it quickly
- D.
  To argue with them
Q 22.
"She gained a lot of experience from the project." What does "gain" mean here?
- A.
  To lose or give up
- B.
  To obtain, achieve or get something
- C.
  To forget about it
- D.
  To share with everyone
Q 23.
What does "to put someone at a disadvantage" mean?
- A.
  To give someone an advantage over others
- B.
  To put someone in an unfavorable or weaker position
- C.
  To help someone succeed easily
- D.
  To ignore someone completely
Q 24.
"The teacher can handle the difficult class." What does "handle" mean here?
- A.
  To touch with hands
- B.
  To manage or deal with a situation successfully
- C.
  To break something into pieces
- D.
  To ignore or run away from
Q 25.
What is a "percentage"?
- A.
  A type of food or drink
- B.
  A number or rate expressed as a fraction of 100
- C.
  A person who works in a school
- D.
  A specific location or place
Q 26.
"Social media has a big influence on young people." What does "influence" mean?
- A.
  The power or ability to affect how someone thinks or behaves
- B.
  A type of online platform
- C.
  A kind of food
- D.
  A video game genre
Q 27.
What does "selfish" mean?
- A.
  Caring only about oneself, not about others
- B.
  Very kind and generous
- C.
  Always helping others before yourself
- D.
  Feeling shy around people
Q 28.
"Be patient! The doctor will see you soon." In this sentence, "patient" means:
- A.
  Angry or annoyed
- B.
  Able to wait calmly without complaining
- C.
  Impatient and in a hurry
- D.
  Very loud and noisy
Q 29.
"Selfish" people think only about themselves and not about others.
- A.
  True
- B.
  False
Q 30.
"To value someone" means to dislike them or consider them unimportant.
- A.
  True
- B.
  False
Q 31.
A "percentage" is a number expressed as a fraction of 100.
- A.
  True
- B.
  False
Q 32.
"To handle" a problem means to make the problem worse.
- A.
  True
- B.
  False
Q 33.
If something "has an influence on" you, it has no effect on you at all.
- A.
  True
- B.
  False
Q 34.
In 5–7 sentences, describe the members of an extended family and explain why family is important. Use the words "extended family", "value" and "appreciate" in your answer.
Q 35.
Write a short paragraph about a time when someone was patient with you. Use the word "patient", and explain how their patience helped you.
Q 36.
Discuss how social media can "have an influence on" young people today. Give at least two specific examples (positive or negative) in your answer.
Q 37.
What does "permanently" mean?
- A.
  For a very short time
- B.
  Sometimes, but not always
- C.
  Forever, lasting for a very long time without change
- D.
  Only on weekdays
Q 38.
What is "privacy"?
- A.
  The state of being public and watched by everyone
- B.
  The state of being alone and free from being observed by others
- C.
  A type of food
- D.
  A place where people eat together
Q 39.
In "This job suits me perfectly," what does "suit" mean?
- A.
  A set of clothes
- B.
  To be right, appropriate or convenient for someone
- C.
  To dislike strongly
- D.
  To break into pieces
Q 40.
What does "eco-friendly" mean?
- A.
  Harmful or damaging to the environment
- B.
  Not harmful to the environment; good for nature
- C.
  Very expensive
- D.
  Cheap and low quality
Q 41.
"This chair is uncomfortable." What does "uncomfortable" mean?
- A.
  Very comfortable and relaxing
- B.
  Not physically comfortable; causing discomfort
- C.
  Brand new
- D.
  Very old and broken
Q 42.
What does "well-equipped" mean?
- A.
  Having no equipment at all
- B.
  Having all the necessary tools or equipment
- C.
  Broken and unusable
- D.
  Completely empty
Q 43.
In "Sunscreen protects your skin from the sun," what does "protect A from B" mean?
- A.
  To keep A and B close together
- B.
  To keep A safe from B by preventing harm
- C.
  To combine A and B into one thing
- D.
  To take A away from B
Q 44.
What does "ideal" mean?
- A.
  Terrible or the worst possible
- B.
  Average or normal
- C.
  Perfect; the best possible for a situation
- D.
  Boring and uninteresting
Q 45.
"The house is surrounded by trees." What does "to be surrounded by" mean?
- A.
  To be far away from something
- B.
  To be inside of something
- C.
  To have something on all sides
- D.
  To be above something
Q 46.
"There is a shortage of water in the village." What does "shortage" mean?
- A.
  A large or extra amount
- B.
  A lack; not enough of something
- C.
  A type of food
- D.
  A type of drink
Q 47.
"Permanently" means lasting for a short time only.
- A.
  True
- B.
  False
Q 48.
"Privacy" refers to the state of being alone and not observed by others.
- A.
  True
- B.
  False
Q 49.
"Eco-friendly" products are designed to harm the environment.
- A.
  True
- B.
  False
Q 50.
If you "are surrounded by" something, that thing is on all sides of you.
- A.
  True
- B.
  False
Q 51.
"A shortage of food" means there is more than enough food for everyone.
- A.
  True
- B.
  False
Q 52.
Describe your ideal home. Write at least 5 sentences using words and phrases from Unit 2, such as "ideal", "well-equipped", "surrounded by", "eco-friendly" and "privacy".
Q 53.
Write a short paragraph explaining why privacy is important. Use the word "privacy" and give at least one real-life example.
Q 54.
Discuss how eco-friendly products help protect the environment. In your answer, use "eco-friendly", "protect A from B", and explain how these products reduce damage to nature.
Q 55.
In a process diagram essay (IELTS Writing Task 1), what should the FIRST paragraph contain?
- A.
  A detailed description of every single step
- B.
  An introduction that paraphrases the question and introduces the process
- C.
  Only the final step of the process
- D.
  Your personal opinion about the process
Q 56.
Which sequence word is most appropriate for introducing the FIRST step in a process essay?
- A.
  Finally
- B.
  However
- C.
  In conclusion
- D.
  First / Firstly
Q 57.
What is the purpose of the "overview" paragraph in a process diagram essay?
- A.
  To list every small detail of each step
- B.
  To summarize the main stages and show where the process begins and ends
- C.
  To introduce the topic for the first time
- D.
  To give the writer's personal opinion
Q 58.
In a process diagram essay, the overview paragraph is usually placed BEFORE the introduction.
- A.
  True
- B.
  False
Q 59.
Process diagrams in IELTS Writing Task 1 show how something is made or how a process works, step by step.
- A.
  True
- B.
  False
Q 60.
Write a short essay (3–4 paragraphs) describing the process of making orange marmalade. Follow this structure: (1) Introduction – paraphrase the topic; (2) Overview – mention the starting point (raw oranges) and the end product (labelled jars of marmalade); (3) Body – describe the stages using sequence words like "First", "Next", "Then", "After that", and "Finally". Use at least five cooking verbs from your vocabulary list.

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