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• 2. the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. Question 1. Taking a flight is __________ than travelling by train. A. most expensive B. more expensive C. as expensive D. the more expensive Question 2. He intended _________ tertiary education in the UK. A. to pursue B. pursuing C. to pursuing D. pursue Question 3. Mathew is busy with two important projects, so he can’t ________ extra work. A. look out B. switch off C. turn up D. take on Question 4. She _________ for this multinational since she graduated from college last year. A. worked B. was working C. had worked D. has been working Question 5. You’d better not mention a pay rise to Joey; it’s such a sore ______ to him. A. act B. light C. point D. change Question 6. My grandfather enjoys playing _______ tennis in the afternoon. A. an B. Ø (no article) C. the D. a Question 7. We decided to climb to the top of the mountain to admire the ______ of the sea. A. beautify B. beautiful C. beauty D. beautifully Question 8. The sales ______ helped me wrap my purchase and tie it with ribbon. A. employee B. colleague C. officer D. clerk Question 9. The museum was crowded with tourists, ________? A. wasn’t it B. has it C. didn’t it D. isn’t it Question 10. Mary will wear this dress ________. A. when the graduation ceremony was held B. after the graduation ceremony had been held C. as the graduation ceremony is held D. once the graduation ceremony was held Question 11. I feel relaxed and comfortable because my parents never _______ pressure on me. A. take B. pay C. keep D. put Question 12. The books ________ from the local library last week should be returned by Friday. A. borrowed B. were borrowed C. borrowing D. to borrow Question 13. The students are enthusiastic ________ their first field trip to Ha Long Bay. A. in B. about C. at D. with Question 14. That the crew abandoned their efforts to find the missing victims after the earthquake was a sort of _______ acceptance. A. retired B. surrendered C. resigned D. vacated Question 15. Cooking utensils ________ before you cook any dishes. A. will wash B. have washed C. are washing D. must be washed Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges. Question 16. Tony and Phillips are talking about social networking sites. - Tony: “I believe that there are some dangers of using social networking sites.” - Phillips: “________. They can expose us to identity theft.” A. I quite agree B. That’s not true C. I don’t go along with you D. No, I don’t think so Question 17. Nam is talking to Lan after the talent contest. - Nam: “Your performance was amazing!” - Lan: “__________” A. You’re welcome. B. Never mind. C. It’s nice of you to say so. D. What a pity!
• 3. A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions. Question 18. A. temple B. household C. account D. farmer Question 19. A. interview B. recognise C. motivate D. entertain 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 20. A. game B. germ C. ground D. guest Question 21. A. night B. mile C. life D. ski Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. Question 22. Although we tried to persuade him to change the marketing strategy, he dug his heels in and didn’t accept our proposal. A. refused to change his ideas B. decided to invest more C. denied what he had done D. was willing to change his mind Question 23. James wishes he would be more confident when speaking in front of a large group of people. A. certain B. relaxed C. nervous D. frightening Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined bold word(s) in each of the following questions. Question 24. It’s such a complex situation that simple actions cannot be effective. A. typical B. clear C. supportive D. difficult Question 25. The city council has recently launched a new campaign to cut car emissions. A. start B. reduce C. follow D. find Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to choose the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 26 to 30. We tend to associate computer games with young people, and it is true the majority of gamers are young. (26) _______, a group from Sweden is showing that reaching the age of retirement doesn’t mean that you stop having fun. With an average age over 60, the Silver Snipers are the oldest team to take part in professional gaming competition. And don’t be (27) ______ by their elderly. They take their playing very seriously! Although they don’t enjoy much success in terms of winning trophies, they get enormous (28) _______ from taking part. They have a website, and (29) _______ loyal supporters who cheer them on. They even have a professional coach (30) ______ helps improve their performance. But their main ambition is to show that gaming is for everyone, old and young! (Adapted from Formula by Sheila Dignen and Jacky Newbrook) Question 26. A. Moreover B. Even though C. However D. Hence Question 27. A. disabled B. discouraged C. disobeyed D. disrupted Question 28. A. achievement B. realisation C. prosperity D. satisfaction Question 29. A. every B. a little C. many D. others Question 30. A. whose B. where C. who D. which Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 31 to 35. The Plastiki looks similar to many other boats in Sydney harbour. It’s eighteen metres long, six metres wide and it weighs about twelve thousand kilogrammes. It carries a crew of six people and has an average speed of five knots. However, once you get near to the Plastiki you realise there’s a big difference. It’s made of twelve thousand five hundred re-used plastic bottles.
• 4. is an environmentalist who has crossed Antarctica and explored the Ecuadorian Amazon. One day he was reading some information about all the plastic in the seas and oceans. He couldn’t believe what he was reading. For example, humans throw away four out of every five plastic bottles they use, and plastic rubbish causes about eighty per cent of the pollution in the sea. In addition, scientists think that around one million seabirds die every year from plastic pollution. De Rothschild decided he wanted to help fight pollution in the sea. To help more people understand the problem, he started building a boat made of plastic bottles. As well as building the boat with recycled plastic, it was important for him to make the boat environmentally friendly and user-friendly. The boat uses renewable energy such as wind power and solar energy. The crew can make meals with vegetables from the small garden at the back of the boat. They can take a break from work and get some exercise by using the special exercise bicycle. The energy from the bike provides power for the boat’s computers. And if anyone needs to take a shower, the boat’s shower uses saltwater from the sea. (Adapted from Life by John Hughes, Helen Stephenson and Paul Dummett) Question 31. Which could be the best title for the passage? A. An Extraordinary Man B. Life at Sea C. The Problem of Plastic Bottles D. A Boat with a Difference Question 32. The word they in paragraph 2 refers to ________. A. scientists B. humans C. plastic bottles D. seas and oceans Question 33. According to paragraph 2, De Rothschild was shocked when he ________. A. travelled between Antarctica and the Ecuadorian Amazon B. read some information about plastic at seas and oceans C. participated in an environmental campaign D. built his first plastic boat Question 34. The word fight in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ________. A. compete B. divide C. compare D. tackle Question 35. Which of the following is TRUE about the Plastiki, according to the passage? A. It has a totally different appearance when compared to other boats. B. It was made of plastic and other materials which are hard to decompose. C. Daily life activities aren’t interrupted when living on the boat. D. Clean water exists in abundance on the boat. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 36 to 42. For Sean O’Brien, it was just an ordinary night out with friends. He knew that people sometimes mocked him for being overweight, and he was usually able to shrug it off. But this time, as well as laughing at him in person, someone decided to publicly fat-shame him by posting a video of him dancing online, with a hurtful comment. Sean was completely unaware of it, but the post about him was shared widely, and it prompted a wave of abuse from immature Internet trolls. However, as well as the cyberbullies, other people were watching. A group of women in California, who were campaigning to encourage people to have a positive body image whatever their size, decided to take action. They put out a message on Twitter, inviting Sean on an all-expenses- paid trip from London to Los Angeles, to meet and dance with them. When Sean’s friends first told him about the search for ‘dancing man’, he figured it was a bit of nonsense which would soon blow over, and decided not to bother doing anything about it. But the movement got bigger and bigger. Sean rethought his decision, made contact, and the women - all 1,700 of them - started raising money to throw him an extra-special party in LA. He went to the party in California. Sean had assumed that just a few people would turn up, but he realised his mistake as soon as he saw over 1,000 people queuing to get into the nightclub! Sean danced all night and the story of how he and the women’s group in California took a stance against cyberbullying was reported around
• 5. a result of the event, some of the women set up Dance Free Movement, an online forum where anyone who felt they had been bullied or victimised could receive support. The ‘dancing man’ himself has become a fundraiser for several anti-bullying charities. Sean commented in an interview at the time that he was amazed that something which started out so badly, had become such a positive movement. He said that he had actually never really thought about the people who posted the original images, concluding that they must have their own insecurities, to put the spotlight on someone else so maliciously. Sean certainly had the last laugh. We are often told that the best idea is not to give bullies any attention, but it may be that the best way to deal with cyberbullying is to act as these women did and be brave enough to make it clear that we are uncomfortable with this kind of behaviour, that we disagree with what is being said and that bullying is completely unacceptable. (Adapted from High Note by Rachael Roberts and Caroline Krantz) Question 36. Which best serves as the title for the passage? A. An Inspirational Story of a Disabled Man B. Negative Impacts of Cyberbullying on Teenagers C. The Dancing Man Has the Last Laugh D. Online Bullies Have Been Silenced! Question 37. The word prompted in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ________. A. triggered B. terminated C. compared D. discouraged Question 38. According to paragraph 1, Sean O’Brien didn’t realise that ________. A. he was teased by some of his acquaintances for being overweight B. he was laughed by some Internet users for his awkward behaviour C. he became a victim of body shaming on the Internet D. his dance video was leaked by his casual friends Question 39. The word them in paragraph 2 refers to _______. A. Sean’s friends B. women C. expenses D. cyberbullies Question 40. The phrase blow over in paragraph 2 mostly means _______. A. become a controversial topic B. incite intense hatred C. gradually become less strong D. provide genuine pleasure Question 41. Which of the following is true about Sean O’Brien according to the passage? A. He wasn’t required to pay any costs to join the dance party in California. B. He wasn’t taken aback by the number of people joining his dance party. C. He accepted the offer by a group of women in California without hesitation. D. He established an online forum for those who got cyberbullied like him. Question 42. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage? A. Most Internet users now enjoy hiding their identities online. B. Sean wasn’t brave enough to raise his voice against cyberbullies. C. Sean’s case is rather different from other cases of cyberbullying. D. It was nothing new for Sean to be ridiculed for his weight. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. Question 43. The reigning champion followed a punishable exercise regime so as to defend his title at his A B C D next tournament. Question 44. Both Mary and I haven’t attended the senior prom two weeks ago. A B C D Question 45. This new technology is becoming very popular because they enable computers to read A B C coded messages. D
• 6. A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions. Question 46. This is the first time I’ve been to Australia. A. I used to visit Australia many years ago. B. I haven’t visited Australia for years. C. I haven’t visited Australia before. D. I have visited Australia many times. Question 47. “Why were you absent from class yesterday?” asked the teacher. A. The teacher asked me why I had been absent from class the day before. B. The teacher asked me why had I been absent from class the day before. C. The teacher asked me why was I absent from class the day before. D. The teacher asked me why I were absent from class the day before. Question 48. You’re permitted to use calculators in the exam room. A. You mustn’t use calculators in the exam room. B. You can use calculators in the exam room. C. You needn’t use calculators in the exam room. D. You should use calculators in the exam room. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions. Question 49. The Internet connection wasn’t stable. She couldn’t attend her online class. A. Unless the Internet connection is stable, she can’t attend her online class. B. Provided that the Internet connection were stable, she could attend her online class. C. If only the Internet connection had been stable, she could have attended her online class. D. If the Internet connection hadn’t been stable, she couldn’t have attended her online class. Question 50. Her talk on gender equality was very intriguing. Everyone in the conference room listened attentively to it. A. However intriguing her talk on gender equality was, everyone in the conference room listened attentively to it. B. So fascinating was her talk on gender equality that everyone in the conference room listened attentively to it. C. No sooner had everyone in the conference room listened attentively to her talk on gender equality than it became interesting. D. Not only was her talk on gender equality gripping but also everyone in the conference room listened attentively to it.
• 7. 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 the primary stress in each of the following questions. Question 1. A. extensive B. difficult C. portable D. beautiful Question 2. A. affect B. compare C. cycle D. reject 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 3. A. chest B. check C. chef D. cheek Question 4. A. leaf B. earth C. cream D. deal 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. The recycling campaign, ______ by a group of high school students in the city, has attracted a lot of attention. A. initiated B. to be initiated C. initiating D. was initiated Question 6. The library was closed, _______? A. was it B. didn’t it C. isn’t it D. wasn’t it Question 7. Mary was preparing dishes while her in-laws _______ in the living room. A. are talking B. were talking C. have talked D. had talked Question 8. Parents’ high expectations can put _______ pressure on their children who are vulnerable to depression. A. unseemly B. unjust C. undue D. untimely Question 9. The price of petrol is getting _______ expensive. A. more and more B. more than C. the more than D. the more Question 10. My father agreed ________ a two-week holiday in Japan. A. to take B. taking C. take D. to taking Question 11. Doing regular exercise can help ________ your muscles. A. strongly B. strength C. strengthen D. strong Question 12. He was quite surprised _______ the final result. A. for B. at C. of D. from Question 13. Simple actions like picking up litter on the street can _____ a difference to the environment. A. hold B. make C. keep D. pay Question 14. They will have dinner __________. A. when every guest was arriving B. since every guest arrived C. after every guest had arrived D. as soon as every guest arrives Question 15. Those plastic bottles __________ instead of being thrown away. A. are reusing B. have reused C. will reuse D. can be reused Question 16. When Clara lost her job last year, she plumbed the _______ of despair. A. weights B. lengths C. depths D. widths Question 17. There are some ________ agencies in the region where you can seek help to find work. A. employment B. career C. profession D. occupation Question 18. Today is ______ best day of her life. It’s her wedding day. A. a B. the C. an D. Ø (no article) Question 19. Thanks to our careful preparation, the year-end party ________ very well. A. took up B. came off C. turned up D. went off Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. Question 20. If there is no prospect of improvement in the weather, we will have to cancel our camping trip.
• 8. simplicity C. possibility D. contrary Question 21. David has acquired a good knowledge of French thanks to his hard work. A. gained B. benefited C. shared D. shaped Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined bold word(s) in each of the following questions. Question 22. The melody rang a bell, but I couldn’t remember what the name of the song was. A. produced a big sound B. was decorated with a bell C. was very familiar D. sounded quite strange Question 23. It’s now regarded as normal when men stay at home to look after children. A. acceptable B. unusual C. difficult D. promising Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges. Question 24. Tony and Jessica are talking about helping those in need. - Tony: “I believe that we benefit a lot from helping disadvantaged people in the community.” - Jessica: “________. It gives us a strong sense of responsibility.” A. I couldn’t agree with you more B. No, I don’t think so C. That’s an absurd idea D. It’s hard to say Question 25. Ngoc is talking to Mai after class. - Ngoc: “Thank you for lending me your calculator.” - Mai: “___________” A. Well done! B. Never mind. C. I’m sorry. D. No worries! Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions. Question 26. Henry didn’t attend the graduation ceremony. Now he regrets it. A. If only Henry hadn’t attended the graduation ceremony, he would regret it. B. Unless Henry attends the graduation ceremony, he will regret it. C. Provided that Henry attended the graduation ceremony, he wouldn’t regret it. D. If Henry had attended the graduation ceremony, he wouldn’t regret it. Question 27. He will lose his life if he continues driving at such breakneck speed. He isn’t aware of that much. A. Little does he realise that he will lose his life if he continues driving at such breakneck speed. B. Hardly had he driven at such breakneck speed did he realise that he would lose his life. C. Only after he had driven at such breakneck speed did he realise that he would lose his life. D. Not only does he drive at such breakneck speed but he also realises that he will lose his life. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions. Question 28. “When did you submit your homework?” The teacher asked him. A. The teacher asked him when did he submit his homework. B. The teacher asked him when he had submitted his homework. C. The teacher asked him when he submitted his homework. D. The teacher asked him when had he submitted his homework. Question 29. I haven’t visited Hanoi for one month. A. The last time I visited Hanoi was one month ago. B. I didn’t visit Hanoi one month ago. C. I have visited Hanoi for one month. D. I started to visit Hanoi one month ago. Question 30. It’s optional for first-year students to attend this workshop. A. First-year students need to attend this workshop.
• 9. must attend this workshop. C. First-year students don’t have to attend this workshop. D. First-year students shouldn’t attend this workshop. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. Question 31. Some researchers declare that their experiments only have a negligent effect on animals, but A B animal rights activists do not share their viewpoint. C D Question 32. The museum is open to the public, but they are closed on weekends and holidays. A B C D Question 33. Many people think that manual workers have been replaced by robots in the future. A B C D Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to choose the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 34 to 38. CYCLING IN LONDON Up until recently the British were not exactly keen on cycling. In fact, only a quarter of the twenty million bicycles in the country were thought to be in (34) _______ use. Over the last year, though, the number of cyclists in urban areas, particularly in London, has grown by 83 per cent. This has turned the capital into a cleaner, less noisy city compared to (35) _____ others in Europe. How was this possible? It is all thanks to the National Cycle Network project (36) _____, in the last few years, has managed to encourage many people to use their bicycles either to travel to work or for fun. (37) _______, the provision of bicycle parking in the streets, at railway and underground stations, in schools and in the workplace has contributed significantly to the rise in the number of cyclists. It is estimated that nearly 75 per cent of the population live within two miles of a route and more cycling (38) ______ are made than ever before. (Adapted from FCE Use of English by Virginia Evans) Question 34. A. proper B. suitable C. normal D. regular Question 35. A. much B. each C. many D. a little Question 36. A. what B. when C. which D. who Question 37. A. Moreover B. However C. Therefore D. Because Question 38. A. travels B. tours C. journeys D. trips Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 39 to 43. Scientists have dreamed for a long time about building a ‘flying train’ which can float through the air above the tracks. With Maglev technology, their dreams are now a reality. Maglev trains have no wheels. Instead, powerful magnets lift them into the air and push them forward, at speeds of up to 500 km per hour. As well as speed, Maglev has a number of advantages over other transport systems. The trains are quieter and the journey is smoother because they don’t have wheels. They are also greener because they don’t use fuel and so create less pollution. Right now there is only one high-speed Maglev train system in the world. It carries passengers from Shanghai city centre to the airport. However, work has started on a new, longer Maglev track in Japan. Trains will go from Tokyo to Nagoya in 40 minutes. But don’t expect to ride on it on your next trip to Japan. It won’t open until 2027! Then, in 2045, the line will extend to Osaka. There is one major problem with Maglev technology: it is incredibly expensive to build the tracks. Transport planners predict that the Tokyo to Osaka line will cost 91 billion dollars. The high cost means that Maglev technology probably won’t replace other forms of transport in the near future. However, the
• 10. in development and somebody might find a cheaper and simpler way to build the tracks. And then, who knows? In the future, some of us might fly to work by train. (Adapted from Navigate by Caroline Krantz and Julie Norton) Question 39. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage? A. The End of Trains? B. Flying by Train C. Train System in Shanghai D. The Next Generation of Technology Question 40. The word powerful in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _______. A. heavy B. simple C. standard D. strong Question 41. According to paragraph 2, Maglev trains ________. A. don’t do much harm to the environment B. require a special type of fuel C. travel faster than other vehicles D. don’t make any noise Question 42. The word they in paragraph 2 refers to ______. A. wheels B. transport systems C. Maglev trains D. advantages Question 43. Which of the following is NOT true, according to the passage? A. A high-speed Maglev train system was first developed in Shanghai. B. The cost of building Maglev train tracks can be enormous. C. Maglev train system in Japan will come into operation in 2045. D. Maglev trains can travel at an incredibly fast speed. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 44 to 50. CCTV cameras were initially developed as a means of security for banks. In Britain they first appeared in 1953 and by the 1960s, there were already a few cameras in major streets in London. Today, there are more than four million CCTV cameras across the country. That’s one camera for every fourteen people. The cameras are there to film dangerous or illegal behaviour. With new software, they can automatically recognize the faces of known offenders, and a new kind of CCTV in the Netherlands can detect angry voices and automatically warn the police of trouble. Some CCTV cameras can even interact with the people they are watching. But these cameras don’t just watch criminals; they watch all of us, almost all of the time. The amount of surveillance in towns and cities across Britain is increasing because it is thought to deter crime. Some goods in shops now have RFID tags (radio frequency identification tags) attached to them. When you pick up one of these items, the RFID tag sends a radio message to a CCTV camera and the camera starts filming you. Shops say that this technology helps to catch shoplifters - but only by treating everybody as a potential criminal. Cameras and tags are not the only ways of monitoring our actions. Every time you make or receive a call on your mobile phone, the phone company knows the number of the phone you are calling and how long the call lasts. It is even possible to work out your exact location. The police often use this information when they’re investigating serious crimes. Even when you are at home, you are not necessarily safe from surveillance. High-speed internet connections have made computers more vulnerable than ever before. When you use your computer to visit websites, you are probably sending and receiving ‘cookies’ without realizing it. Cookies transfer information from your computer to the website and, in theory, could record which websites you visit. Modern technology is making it easier and easier to stay in contact, but it is also making it nearly impossible for us to hide. (Adapted from Aim High by Tim Falla and Paul A Davies) Question 44. Which best serves as the title for the passage? A. The Prevalence of Modern Technology B. People Get Cross by Being Watched All the Time! C. In A Bid to Discourage Criminal Offences D. Somebody Is Watching You
• 11. word they in paragraph 1 refers to ________. A. offenders B. faces C. cameras D. people Question 46. According to paragraph 1, CCTV cameras are installed in Britain to ________. A. act as a deterrent against shoplifting B. record dangerous behaviours and offences C. make sure that all the streets are clean D. identify emergencies needing urgent response Question 47. The word deter in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _______. A. boost B. prolong C. serve D. prevent Question 48. The word monitoring in paragraph 3 can be best replaced by ________. A. tracking B. identifying C. assessing D. replacing Question 49. Which of the following is NOT true, according to the passage? A. Cameras receive a message from RFID tags when someone holds an item with a tag. B. Some streets in London were equipped with CCTV cameras by the 1960s. C. The only place you are safe from surveillance is when you are at home. D. When you use the Internet, cookies exchange information with websites. Question 50. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage? A. Phone companies should be accused of intruding on their users’ privacy. B. Cameras to identify who committed crimes before weren’t developed in the past. C. People now gradually accept the existence of surveillance cameras in daily life. D. Technology in the Netherlands is more sophisticated than that in Britain.
• 12. the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. Question 1. The music band achieved some _______ of success after releasing the song titled Cupid. A. method B. procedure C. measure D. action Question 2. The smaller a room is, _______ I like it. A. the most B. the more C. more than D. the more than Question 3. The conference is delayed until next Friday, _______? A. wasn’t it B. didn’t it C. hasn’t it D. isn’t it Question 4. I regret ________ you that you haven’t passed the first round. A. to inform B. inform C. to informing D. informing Question 5. Tony read the instructions very ________ before starting to assemble the shelf. A. carefully B. careful C. care D. carelessness Question 6. She has no _______ of eating out tonight; she prefers to prepare dinner at home. A. goal B. intention C. wish D. target Question 7. When it comes to time management, he seems to be out of ______ with the rest of us. A. song B. necklace C. button D. step Question 8. To our surprise, Phong was the only student in our class _____ to this prestigious university. A. admitting B. was admitted C. to be admitted D. admitted Question 9. Since my grandfather retired, he __________ badminton with others in our neighbourhood. A. had played B. played C. was playing D. has played Question 10. During his career as ______ teacher, Laura has helped many students with disabilities. A. an B. Ø (no article) C. a D. the Question 11. Students’ homework ought to _________ on a regular basis. A. check B. are checked C. being checked D. be checked Question 12. They will send a letter of confirmation ________. A. once they receive my money B. as soon as they received my money C. when they were receiving my money D. after they had received my money Question 13. When I first started the job, I was responsible _______ distributing pamphlets. A. in B. on C. for D. at Question 14. The manager ______ some suggestions about how to cut costs. A. put B. made C. kept D. passed Question 15. In the latest meeting, they decided to _______ a new law to control alcohol consumption among young people. A. carry out B. put off C. bring in D. cut down Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined bold word(s) in each of the following questions. Question 16. The film explored various aspects of life in a small village, from transport, entertainment to education. A. normal B. different C. bright D. similar Question 17. It is very disappointing that several people tend to turn a deaf ear to acts of child abuse. A. pay close attention B. ignore completely C. check their ears carefully D. neglect their ears Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. Question 18. The meeting had to be postponed because one of the key speakers felt unwell. A. healthy B. calm C. pleased D. sick Question 19. The company decided to lay off more than 50 people in an attempt to save it from going bankrupt.
• 13. success C. effort D. routine 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 20. A. child B. fill C. milk D. pink Question 21. A. call B. cage C. couch D. cent 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 the primary stress in each of the following questions. Question 22. A. control B. believe C. offer D. report Question 23. A. unhelpful B. dangerous C. promising D. violent Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. Question 24. We felt a huge sense of relief when she was able to make a complete recovery without A B C resource to laser surgery. D Question 25. Some people are addicted to coffee despite their harmful effects on health. A B C D Question 26. We are asked to give a presentation about the impacts of volunteering on students two A B C weeks ago. D Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions. Question 27. You are prohibited from taking photographs during the show. A. You mustn’t take photographs during the show. B. You mayn’t take photographs during the show. C. You needn’t take photographs during the show. D. You shouldn’t take photographs during the show. Question 28. “Which film did you watch last night?” He asked me. A. He asked me which film did I watch the night before. B. He asked me which film had I watched the night before. C. He asked me which film I had watched the previous night. D. He asked me which film I watched the previous night. Question 29. She has participated in this environmental campaign for two months. A. This is the first time she has participated in an environmental campaign in two months. B. The last time she participated in this environmental campaign was two months ago. C. She hasn’t participated in this environmental campaign for two months. D. She started participating in this environmental campaign two months ago. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions. Question 30. Keith informed us of his decision to quit the job. He did that as soon as he arrived at the office. A. Only after Keith had informed us of his decision to quit the job did he arrive at the office. B. Not until Keith had informed us of his decision to quit the job did he arrive at the office. C. Not only did Keith arrive at the office but he also informed us of his decision to quit the job. D. Hardly had Keith arrived at the office when he informed us of his decision to quit the job.
• 14. printer is out of order. I can’t print this document. A. Unless my printer is out of order, I can print this document. B. Provided that my printer were out of order, I could print this document. C. I wish my printer weren’t out of order so that I could print this document. D. If my printer hadn’t been out of order, I could have printed the document. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges. Question 32. Sam and Tom are talking about books. - Sam: “I think that books are a great source of entertainment.” - Tom: “________. We can find a lot of interesting things in a book.” A. You can say that again B. I don’t quite agree C. It’s hard to say D. I’m afraid not Question 33. Trang and Hanh are at the school gate. - Trang: “Your new hairstyle looks great!” - Hanh: “________. I had it cut yesterday.” A. You’re welcome B. Don’t mention it C. I’m so sorry to hear that D. It’s very kind of you to say so Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to choose the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 34 to 38. Water is one of our most precious resources. Unfortunately, many of us seem to have forgotten this fact, and as a result the world is facing the danger of running out of fresh water. The problem has been caused by people’s (34) ______ of our water supply. This not only means that we have polluted our rivers and seas, but also that we are wasting a great deal of this precious resource. Unfortunately, the destruction of the rain forests has made this problem worse since much of the rain (35) ______ falls is lost because it runs off into the sea. The population of the earth is increasing daily, (36) _______ it is vital that we find a solution to this problem before it is too late. The first step is to educate people, especially by reminding them of the value of water. For (37) ______ of us it is available whenever we require it, whether to bathe in or to drink, so we seldom bother to think about it. People then need to be taught how to reuse or recycle water. Whatever methods we might decide to use, we must (38) _______ the value of water and do our best to conserve it. (Adapted from FCE Use of English by Virginia Evans) Question 34. A. misconduct B. misuse C. misconception D. misfortune Question 35. A. that B. where C. what D. who Question 36. A. but B. though C. or D. so Question 37. A. most B. others C. much D. a little Question 38. A. witness B. concentrate C. estimate D. appreciate Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 39 to 43. Stephen Hawking is one of the most famous scientists in the world today. He uses mathematics to study space and the universe. He has written several famous books. He wrote A Brief History of Time in 1988, and more than 10 million people have bought this book. Other scientists have called Hawking the greatest scientist in the world. Hawking has faced terrible problems in his life. When he was 21, he got a serious disease called ALS. It quickly got worse, and soon he couldn’t walk or speak. Now he can move only his left hand. He uses a wheelchair with a motor to get around. He “talks” by typing words into a computer. The computer pronounces the words for him. But for Hawking, his work is more important than his problems. Now he is interested in the beginning of the universe. He teaches at Cambridge University in England, and he gives lectures at other
• 15. written many important scientific papers and has won many prizes for his work. He has appeared in several movies and has been on TV many times. He has traveled in countries around the world, and he has even traveled in space! In 2007, he went up on a special zero- gravity plane. (Adapted from World English by Kristin L. Johannsen) Question 39. Which can be the best title for the passage? A. Studying Programmes for Disabled Scientists B. An Unknown Researcher C. Amazing Achievements of a Scientist D. A Man with a Skillful Hand Question 40. According to paragraph 1, Stephen Hawking _________. A. has been interested in space since childhood B. is the author of some famous books C. started to write books about the universe in 1988 D. has been recently keen on studying space Question 41. The word terrible in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _______. A. awful B. clear C. typical D. light Question 42. The word It in paragraph 2 refers to ________. A. computer B. life C. hand D. ALS Question 43. Which of the following is NOT true about Hawking according to the passage? A. He only lectures at Cambridge University in England. B. He moves around by using a wheelchair with a motor. C. He cannot express his ideas to others by himself. D. He travelled on a special zero- gravity plane. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 44 to 50. In some low-lying countries such as Bangladesh, The Philippines or Cambodia, it is not unusual to have a boat school. In one area of Bangladesh, there are now over 20 such boats, which act as both a kind of ‘river bus’ and also a place to study. These schools were first set up in 2002 by a successful, local Bangladeshi architect called Mohammed Rezwan. Every year, between the monsoon season of June and October, at least one third of Bangladesh is flooded with water. This means that thousands of children can’t attend school regularly, when they ought to. Statistics have shown that once students’ attendance falls, then many stop completely. Rezwan understood that this mustn’t happen in the first place. Rezwan realised that if young people can’t attend school, then the school had better come to them. In 2002, he encouraged companies to sponsor him and saved up money to set up an organization to start the boat schools. These are now used by thousands of school children who happily attend school every month of the year. Each boat is powered by solar panels on the roof. There are lights and a computer on board, which means that teachers can access the Internet to make lessons more interactive. Most boats are for 30 children and some of the larger boats even have a school playground on the top deck. The students only have to walk a short distance from their homes to the river, where the boat picks them up and then collects the other children, before stopping at their final destination. Then lessons can start. At the end of the day, the children are returned home on the boat. The organization which Rezwan set up also provides solar-powered lamps to local families, where 70% of families have no electricity. Now children and their parents don’t have to stop studying or working as soon as the sun goes down. For parents, this has meant they can earn more money. It also means that in families where children have to work during the day, they can attend school in the evening. The organization has not stopped at schools, however. There are now more than 100 boats with different purposes: libraries, training centres for adults, clinics and also farming boats, which can keep animals and grow food. By 2050, nearly one fifth of Bangladesh will be permanently under water because of climate change. Mr Rezwan knows he should act quickly, to help families and children out of poverty and to give them the chance of a better life. (Adapted from Gateway by Annie Cornford and Frances Watkins)
• 16. best serves as the title for the passage? A. Floating Homes Lift People out of Poverty B. Boats Make Life More Sustainable! C. The Prevalence of Boat Schools in Poor Countries D. Floating Schools: The Answer to Floods Question 45. The word unusual in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _______. A. common B. strange C. understandable D. actual Question 46. According to paragraph 1, many students in Bangladesh do not attend schools during the monsoon season because _______. A. their parents cannot afford to send them to schools B. their homeland is largely affected by floods C. they are forced to stay at home to help their parents D. they choose to be homeschooled instead Question 47. The word interactive in paragraph 2 mostly means ______. A. simple to understand B. involving communication among students C. easy to catch students’ attention D. having a great influence on students Question 48. The word they in paragraph 3 refers to _______. A. parents B. families C. lamps D. children Question 49. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A. Rezwan used his own money to establish school boats for children in Bangladesh. B. There is a serious lack of modern technology on school boats run by Rezwan. C. Children’s homes in Bangladesh are inconveniently located for school boats. D. Night lessons are available for some students who are busy working in daytime. Question 50. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage? A. Boats run by Rezwan have lifted families in Bangladesh out of poverty. B. There has been a decrease in the intensity of floods in Bangladesh. C. Daytime activities of many people in Bangladesh were disrupted at sunset. D. Bangladesh is the first country to promote the idea of school boats.
• 17. 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. cast B. cite C. cold D. cup Question 2. A. bite B. sign C. hide D. fill 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 the primary stress in each of the following questions. Question 3. A. carry B. admit C. decline D. protect Question 4. A. courteous B. natural C. effective D. powerful 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. Hana rarely goes to the theatre, ______ ? A. didn’t she B. has she C. doesn’t she D. does she Question 6. I find that ______ Japanese are very friendly. A. a B. the C. Ø (no article) D. an Question 7. Because of working hard, Jimmy finally achieved ______. A. successful B. success C. succeed D. successfully Question 8. He has the habit of ______ notes in English lessons. A. doing B. staying C. holding D. taking Question 9. Huyen ______ to play the guitar since she was 8. A. has learnt B. had learnt C. is learning D. was learning Question 10. During the first 10 minutes of the presentation, her lack of confidence ______ out a mile. A. lay B. stuck C. kept D. met Question 11. Do you think that teachers ______ by robots in the future? A. replace B. were replaced C. have replaced D. will be replaced Question 12. A member of a political ______ is expected to deliver a speech at the national park this evening. A. staff B. crew C. party D. band Question 13. She expressed her gratitude to everyone ______ behalf of the president. A. in B. at C. with D. on Question 14. Laura decided to ______ the job offer as she didn’t want to move to a new city. A. turn down B. take over C. go after D. make for Question 15. They will give a performance ______ . A. when their school organised the prom B. once their school organises the prom C. before their school organised the prom D. after their school had organised the prom Question 16. Tony forgot ______ his name on the exam paper. A. writing B. write C. written D. to write Question 17. I thought that my favourite volleyball team would make it to the final, and it turned out that was a(n) ______ guess. A. influenced B. motivated C. inspired D. aroused Question 18. Nowadays, the problem of child abuse is getting ______ serious. A. more than B. more and more C. the more D. the more than Question 19. The new policy will be helpful for people ______ calls from unverified mobile phone numbers. A. received B. to receive C. receive D. receiving Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined bold word(s) in each of the following questions. Question 20. Jane was the centre of attention when she wore an elegant dress at the party.
• 18. difficult C. unattractive D. tiring Question 21. The university has just implemented a policy that prohibits smoking on campus. A. permits B. accepts C. forbids D. refuses Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. Question 22. A final agreement hasn’t been reached yet because they are at loggerheads over the cost. A. think in a creative way B. are in disagreement C. share the viewpoint D. become totally exhausted Question 23. She has neglected her studies for months, so it’s not surprising that she got bad marks at the mid-term exam. A. glanced at B. concentrated on C. searched for D. been inattentive Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges. Question 24. David and Martin are talking about urbanisation. - David: “I think urbanisation brings about many advantages to city life.” - Martin: “ ______ . It can lead to some issues such as pollution or traffic congestion.” A. That’s for sure B. I go along with you C. I don’t quite agree D. It’s great to hear that Question 25. Sam and Linh are at a coffee shop. - Sam: “Would you like to have some coffee or a glass of lemonade?” - Linh: “ ______ “ A. No, I like both. B. Either is fine. C. Yes, I’d love to. D. You’re welcome. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to choose the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 26 to 30. STAYING IN TOUCH People have been recording information in the form of writing since ancient times. Latin, the language of religion, and French, the language of the rich and powerful, were the (26) ______ languages in the Middle Ages in Europe. Subjects were usually connected to religion, trade and government, although historians have also come across love letters (27) ______ people wrote to stay in touch in those times. After the invention of the printing press in the mid-fifteenth century, books and documents in people’s native languages became readily available. This, together with improvements in education and the spread of postal services in the nineteenth century, permitted families and friends to (28) ______ messages to each other by letter. Maintaining contact was much easier than it had ever been. In recent years, (29) ______ , everything has changed. Mobile phones, emails and text messages are replacing letters. Why bother writing a letter when you can make small talk on the phone for very little cost? (30) ______ people would agree, however, that there is something very special about receiving a personal, handwritten letter. (Adapted from High Note by Rachael Roberts and Caroline Krantz) Question 26. A. realised B. preferred C. expected D. compared Question 27. A. what B. whose C. when D. that Question 28. A. receive B. contribute C. transfer D. convey Question 29. A. moreover B. because C. though D. in contrast Question 30. A. Another B. Every C. Few D. Most Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 31 to 35. You know what they say; find a job you love and you will never work a day in your life. So, if you are thinking about what to do with your life, this may be something to consider. Choosing a career can be
• 19. there are so many jobs to choose from and many things to think about, such as qualifications and financial rewards. So how do you pick a career? The only answer seems to be “choose one that makes you feel that you are getting paid for doing something you truly love”. Unless you have grown up with a talent or are keen on something that you can make a career out of, you need to consider certain things about yourself. What suits your personality? We are all different and just because your best friend wants to be a doctor, this does not mean that you should follow. You need to make an informed decision. This means thinking carefully about the path you need to follow to get that job. Are you willing to get the training or education needed? You must also consider why you really want to do it. If it’s just because it’s well paid, then sometime in the future you are going to feel ‘empty’, even with a healthy bank account. Nowadays, there are plenty of online career sites, but the main part has to come from you. You need to be honest and measure your skills and talents realistically. Also, you may need to talk to your parents who have their own ideas, based on their own experiences, about what you should do. They have your best interests at heart. They don’t want to see you having financial problems or being unemployed. But at the end of the day, it is your life. There is no point in being miserable for the next forty years just to please someone else. (Adapted from Succeed in B1 Preliminary by Andrew Betsis and Lawrence Mamas) Question 31. Which could be the best title for the passage? A. Finding a Job Online B. Tips to Have a Well-Paid Job C. The New Era of Job Finding? D. Choosing a Career Question 32. According to paragraph 1, what is the advice given for choosing a job? A. You should choose a job that can be very demanding. B. It’s a good idea to find a paid job that you really like. C. It’s advisable to choose a highly-paid job. D. It’s recommended that you should avoid a boring job. Question 33. The word informed in paragraph 2 mostly means ______ . A. unexpected B. quick C. wise D. hard Question 34. The word They in paragraph 3 refers to ______ . A. Interests B. Parents C. Ideas D. Experiences Question 35. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage? A. You have to be responsible for your job choices. B. A well-paid job may not satisfy you down the road. C. Honesty is an important trait that ensures you a steady job. D. You need to find a job that suits your personality. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 36 to 42. Think of an endangered species. What comes to mind? The giant panda and the blue whale? And what do these creatures all have in common? They’re known as ‘charismatic megafauna’, in other words, large species of animals which appeals to a lot of people. However, less well-known or ‘exciting’ creatures are far more likely to actually become extinct because they don’t get enough attention from researchers. The Ugly Animal Preservation Society’s mascot is the blob fish, voted the world’s ugliest animal. With its tiny eyes, big mouth and slimy pink body it’s far from attractive. This marine creature lives deep in the ocean, where the pressure is very high. As a result, it has tiny fins and no skeleton, which keeps it from being crushed by the water pressure. Unfortunately, when fishing boats sweep the ocean floor, looking for other fish and crustaceans, these fish can get swept into the nets accidentally, which is causing their numbers to drop. The California condor is another accidental victim of human activity. These huge birds with bald heads and big beaks weigh up to fourteen kilos, have a wingspan of up to two metres and can live as long as sixty years. They play an important role in the ecosystem by feeding on dead animals, thus preventing
• 20. disease. Reintroduced into the wild after becoming extinct, other than in captivity, they are now under threat once more because of chemical pesticides introduced into the food chain and lead poisoning from the ammunition used to kill the animals they feed on. Other creatures become endangered precisely because people find them ugly. Take the aye aye for example. Found only on the island of Madagascar, the aye aye is the world’s largest nocturnal primate. During the day they sleep in nests in the trees, coming out to hunt at night. They are solitary creatures, furry, but strange looking, with big eyes, large ears and long, thin, pointed fingers. The middle finger is particularly thin and they use it to gently knock on trees. Then they reach into the tree and pull out any insects that respond to the knocking. Unfortunately, the way they look means that they are traditionally considered an omen of bad luck. Some people even believe that if they point that thin middle finger at someone, they will die. As a result, they are often killed, even though, like many endangered species, they are now protected by law. (Adapted from High Note by Rachael Roberts and Caroline Krantz) Question 36. Which best serves as the title for the passage? A. Are Endangered Species Getting Enough Attention? B. They Need Saving Too! C. ‘Ugly Animals’: Why Do They Become Extinct? D. Conservation Programmes for Unattractive Species Question 37. The phrase appeals to in paragraph 1 mostly means ______ . A. requests B. interests C. damages D. replaces Question 38. According to paragraph 1, what features do the giant panda and the blue whale share? A. They aren’t being saved from extinction. B. They aren’t popular in the animal world. C. They don’t get attention from researchers. D. They have attractive appearances. Question 39. The word they in paragraph 3 refers to ______ . A. chemical pesticides B. the California condors C. dead animals D. kilos Question 40. The word omen in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to ______ . A. behaviour B. speed C. origin D. sign Question 41. Which of the following is true, according to the passage? A. The life expectancy of the California condor is rather low. B. The water pressure poses a threat to the survival of the blob fish. C. The aye aye has the habit of hunting just after the sunrise. D. The California condor is under threat due to chemical pollution. Question 42. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage? A. The complete disappearance of the California condor can affect the food chain. B. The number of the aye aye is dropping significantly because of their middle finger. C. The spread of disease could be encouraged by the extinction of the California condor. D. The blob fish is vulnerable to humans due to their natural defence mechanism. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. Question 43. Air pollution became very serious in recent years due to human activity. A B C D Question 44. The president did not sound unduly concerned that the new policy would be A B disadvantaged to the future development of the company. C D Question 45. If the essay were written in a simpler way, they would be rated as good. A B C D
• 21. A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions. Question 46. I’m sure that he didn’t commit the crime as he was with me at that time. A. He can’t have committed the crime as he was with me at that time. B. He needn’t have committed the crime as he was with me at that time. C. He should have committed the crime as he was with me at that time. D. He must have committed the crime as he was with me at that time. Question 47. “Did you go to the beach yesterday?” asked my friend. A. My friend asked me if I went to the beach yesterday. B. My friend asked me if I had gone to the beach the day before. C. My friend asked me if I have gone to the beach yesterday. D. My friend asked me if I would go to the beach the previous day. Question 48. She began to work for this charitable organisation 5 years ago. A. She hasn’t worked for this charitable organisation for 5 years. B. She didn’t work for this charitable organisation 5 years ago. C. She last worked for this charitable organisation 5 years ago. D. She has worked for this charitable organisation for 5 years. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions. Question 49. They couldn’t afford a meal at a restaurant. They were very poor. A. If it hadn’t been for their poverty, they could afford a meal at a restaurant. B. Unless they were very poor, she could afford a meal at a restaurant. C. But for their poverty, they could have afforded a meal at a restaurant. D. If they had been poor, they couldn’t have afforded a meal at a restaurant. Question 50. He will develop serious diseases if he continues living a sedentary lifestyle. He isn’t aware of that much. A. No matter how much he is aware of, he will develop serious diseases if he continues living a sedentary lifestyle. B. Not until he stopped living a sedentary lifestyle did he understand how he developed serious diseases. C. So serious are his diseases that he isn’t aware of the danger of living a sedentary lifestyle. D. So little does he realise that he will develop serious diseases if he continues living a sedentary lifestyle.
• 22. 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. chicken B. chemist C. chocolate D. chocolate Question 2: A. mean B. death C. cheat D. seat 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 primary stress in each of the following questions. Question 3: A. career B. doctor C. mango D. trousers Question 4: A. concentrate B. qualify C. activity D. tourism 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: Heavy rain has already inundated villages, with water levels _____ three metres (10 feet) in some places. A. reaching B. to reach C. reached D. which reaching Question 6: Lunar New Year (Tet) is _______ holiday of the year in Vietnam. This Tet holiday lasted from January 20-26. A. the more important B. the most important C. most important D. more important than Question 7: Lunar New Year holiday trips inside China surged 74% from last year _______________ Covid-19 travel curbs. A. before authorities scrapped B. when authorities had scrapped C. after authorities had scrapped D. by the time authorities scrapped Question 8: Under California law, defendants convicted of murder with “special circumstances” can be eligible _____ the death penalty A. for B. on C. of D. about Question 9: In the 1660s, the mortality rate for children who died within 14 days of birth was as much as 30 per cent, _______? A. did they B. was it C. didn’t they D. wasn’t it Question 10: Khanh Vy said that learning to be ___ professional MC isn’t easy. A. Ø (no article) B. an C. the D. a Question 11: The Vietnamese community in Turkey has ______ a drive to donate commodities and clothes to support the people of the country to survive the dreadful earthquake calamity. A. conducted B. sponsored C. initiated D. introduced Question 12: A dense fog has caused nearly 30 flights to and from north-central provinces of Thanh Hoa and Nghe An to be _______ over the past two days. A. called off B. fallen off C. taken off D. played off Question 13: I only want that the snow stops ____ so that the rescue mission can be carried out smoothly. A. to fall B. falling C. to falling D. fell Question 14: The fourth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, which started in late April, dealt a heavy _____ to business production and social life. A. blow B. wind C. rain D. storm Question 15 : Let’s take our travel chess set in case we ____ bored on the Cat Linh train. A. get B. are getting C. got D. have got Question 16: One important difference is that remote schooling ____ a disproportionately negative effect on high-poverty students in the U.S. A. had B. brought C. made D. created Question 17: Tracking and messaging efforts ________ by the widespread disruption of Internet and phone connectivity in the affected areas. A. are hampered B. will hamper C. were hampering D. was hampered
• 23. are more than 1500 different newspapers which cater for a wide range from political to ________ views. A. education B. educational C. educate D. educated Question 19: In China, birth registration is often required for parents to access benefits such as maternity _______. A. enforcement B. guarantee C. insurance D. assurance Mark the letter A , B , C , or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges. Question 20: Lan is in a cinema to see “Avatar 2”. - Waiter: “Would you like to have popcorn?” - Lan: “__________. I am full now.” A. Yes, I’d love to B. Sure C. No, thanks D. Make it at home Question 21 : Trang and Linh are talking about technology. - Trang: “In my opinion, ChatGPT is a breakthrough in the field of artificial intelligence.” - Linh: “ ___________. People all over the world are interested in it.” A. I don’t think so B. It’s not true C. You’re dull D. I couldn’t agree more Mark the letter A , B , C , or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word ( s ) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word ( s ) in each of the following questions. Question 22: We are excited to announce the collaboration between 911 and young singer Duc Phuc in “Em dong y”. A. partnership B. conclusion C. separation D. relationship Question 23: The British government will have to take the bull by the horns and tackle inflation. A. do hard things bravely B. having so much thing to worry C. eager to deal with problems D. ignore difficult problems Mark the letter A , B , C , or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word in each of the following questions Question 24: Farmers in the Mekong Delta, central highlands and other southern regions are destroying their coffee, pepper and rice crops to farm durian instead. A. nurturing B. harming C. peeling D. harvesting Question 25: Darkness is as essential to our biological welfare, to our internal clockwork, as light itself. A. mandatory B. compulsory C. necessary D. unimportant Mark the letter A , B , C , or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions Question 26: “Don’t forget to submit your homework by Thursday,” said the teacher to the students. A. The teacher reminded the students to submit their homework by Thursday. B. The teacher allowed the students to submit their homework by Thursday. C. The teacher ordered the students to submit their homework by Thursday. D. The teacher encouraged the students to submit their homework by Thursday. Question 27: Jessica began to play the guitar three years ago. A. Jessica has played the guitar since three years. B. Jessica doesn’t play the guitar right now. C. Jessica has played the guitar for three years. D. Jessica stops playing the guitar now. Question 28: It’s very likely that Unilever will accept his application. A. Unilever needs accept his application. B. Unilever might accept his application. C. Unilever should accept his application D. Unilever must accept his application. Mark the letter A , B , C , or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.
• 24. didn’t turn up at John’s birthday party. I feel so sorry for that. A. If only Quan turn up at John’s birthday party B. I wished Quan wouldn’t turn up at John’s birthday party. C. I wish Quan had turned up at John’s birthday party. D. It’s a shame Quan had turned up at John’s birthday party. Question 30: The government does not know what to do with household rubbish in large cities. A. Little does the government know what to do with household rubbish in large cities. B. It is unknown what to do with household rubbish in large cities by the government. C. Rarely the government knows what to do with household rubbish in large cities. D. Hardly any government knows what to do with household rubbish in large cities. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. Question 31. My brother usually asked me for help when he has difficulty with his homework. A. asked B. when C. has D. homework Question 32. Tom’s jokes are inappropriate but we have to put up with it just because he’s the boss. A. inappropriate B. it C. because D. the Question 33. He was so exhausted that he felt asleep at his desk A. so B. exhausted C. felt asleep D. at Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks. Laser In Modern Medicine Today, lasers are used for a wide range of purposes, but (34) __________ they have made the most difference is undoubtedly in the world of medicine. First, doctors can use lasers as cutting tools. Surgeons prefer lasers to surgical knives for certain operations because laser beams (35) __________ much more precision than a knife blade. Also, with lasers, doctors can work more quickly than with metal tools, so there is less risk of infection or (36) __________ problems. Poor vision is one of the most common medical problems in the world, (37) __________ until recently the only way to correct it was with eyeglasses or contact lenses. Now many vision problems can be corrected permanently with laser surgery. This has made an enormous difference for people who were (38) __________ blind without their glasses. After a lifetime of worrying about breaking or losing their glasses or lenses, they can see normally without them. Question 34: A. which B. where C. when D. whom Question 35: A. produces B. requests C. offers D. supplies Question 36: A. others B. the other C. another D. other Question 37: A. nor B. and C. so D. or Question 38: A. realistically B. practically C. sensibly D. perfectly Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. We all have a lot of sensitive data stored on our online accounts that we want to keep safe. However, most of it is protected by passwords that are quite weak. Luckily, it is not difficult to create stronger passwords if you know what to do. When it comes to password security, length is extremely important. A password that is at least 12 characters long is recommended, and you should make it even longer if you can. Remember that each letter, number, or symbol added to a password exponentially increases the number of possible combinations, which makes your password impossible to crack, even by using strong computers, if it reaches a certain length.
• 25. to keep in mind is that a good password needs to be something that’s really difficult for someone else to guess or crack, so do not choose anything too common like “password” or “12345”. It is also crucial that you do not use anything personal like a nickname, your date of birth, or your pet’s name for a password. This is information that’s really easy for a hacker to find out simply by looking at your social media, finding your online work profile or even just by listening in on a conversation you’re having with someone else. Finally, try not to use the same password, even if it’s strong, for every online account. If you are unlucky and a hacker manages to discover this password, they’ll then be able to login to every account you use it for, which might include your emails, your social media and your work accounts. If you cannot remember many different passwords, try using a password manager, which stores all your passwords safely in one place and only requires you to remember one master password (which should be strong, of course) to access everything. (Adapted from cybernews.com) Question 39: What is the passage mainly about? A. Things to remember to create strong passwords B. What hackers often do to crack your passwords C. Why strong passwords are very important D. The benefits of using a password manager Question 40: The word “exponentially” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to __________. A. powerfully B. significantly C. impressively D. energetically Question 41: According to paragraph 2, a long password __________. A. should always have the exact length of 12 characters. B. can only be cracked when it reaches a specific length. C. is impossible to crack provided that it is long enough. D. can be cracked but only if strong computers are used. Question 42: The word “which” in paragraph 4 refers to ___________. A. hacker B. reason C. password D. account Question 43: Which of the following is NOT TRUE, according to the passage? A. Common passwords like “12345” are weak because they are easy to guess. B. Hackers can find out information like your nickname or birthday with ease. C. If you use only one strong password, hackers will always crack it in no time. D. A password manager allows you to safely store your passwords in one place. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. To some extent we know that the people we work, live or spend time with are not always being honest with us. They can’t always be having a good day, be excited about your success or be completely happy for a colleague who’s been promoted instead of them. But what about when deception isn’t just about mood, but is actually an important part when interacting with other people? Generally speaking, deception is, understandably, viewed negatively – if someone has to resort to lying, they’re probably not very good at their job or not a very nice person. In the workplace, deceit can be toxic in an environment that values trust and teamwork and can damage productivity as a result. However, deception is absolutely necessary in many cases. In some professions, people are expected to lie (take private investigators, for example). Deception can also be strategic in companies, such as when a call centre instructs employees to pretend that they’re located in a different country due to customer biases. And keep in mind that even police officers have to make use of deception to arrest criminals in many cases. Additionally, customer service roles, and especially the kinds of emotional labour frequently carried out by women, also typically call for workers to conceal their true feelings. Do you really want flight attendants to tell you that you should be unnerved and should not remain calm when the plane is shaking, or psychiatrists to tell you that they do not have any sympathy for you at all when listening to your mental problems?
• 26. even seen as the more ethical option. A prime example of this is when doctors lie to their patients about their health conditions, obviously not to raise false hopes but simply to cheer them up during treatment. A harmless lie can also spare people from unnecessary hurt, and people who tell it should be praised for their kindness and the good outcome that usually comes from not making a potentially hurtful comment. The most fundamental thing in pro-social lying, or the kind of dishonesty intended to help another person, is that it is not about gaining an unfair advantage or otherwise being self- serving, but about delivering little and harmless lies out of care or compassion. Therefore, it’s important to ask ourselves when it is and isn’t appropriate to deliver the hard, honest truth, and when it’s best to step back and offer a more delicate response. More often than not, it’s about striking a balance between the two. (Adapted from BBC and Psychology Today) Question 44: Which best serves as the title for this passage? A. The Next Time You Lie, Think Carefully B. Lies: People Tell Them All The Time C. Professions That Liars Can Excel In D. When Deception Is Better Than Honesty Question 45: According to paragraph 1, people around us are not always honest because __________. A. They really don’t like to be honest all the time. B. They need to lie so as to get promoted. C. They hate it when others are successful. D. They don’t always feel positive about everything. Question 46: The word “toxic” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to __________. A. unpleasant B. lethal C. uncaring D. brutal Question 47: The example about flight attendants and psychiatrists shows that __________. A. in customer service, deceit is the best option in all cases. B. only flight attendants and psychiatrists should conceal emotions. C. women are better at hiding their emotions when working. D. in some jobs, people sometimes cannot reveal their true feelings. Question 48: The word “unnerved” in paragraph 3 can be best replaced by ___________. A. enraged B. concerned C. thrilled D. inspired Question 49: The word “it” in paragraph 4 refers to ___________. A. fundamental thing B. pro-social lying C. unfair advantage D. another person Question 50: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage? A. Dishonesty in the workplace should be praised and promoted. B. A pro-social lie is a lie that is told with good intentions. C. Doctors should always lie to keep their patients happy. D. Honest people will never become successful in the workplace.
• 27. 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. chat B. change C. ache D. cheer Question 2: A. thin B. climb C. spin D. sing 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 primary stress in each of the following questions. Question 3: A. follow B. allow C. enjoy D. destroy Question 4: A. difference B. achievement C. charity D. benefit 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: He is a good cook, _______ ? A. does he B. is he C. didn’t he D. isn’t he Question 6: Music festivals are held all over _______ world. A. the B. a C. an D. Ø (no article) Question 7: Reading books lays a _______ foundation for a better tomorrow. A. strongly B. strengthen C. strength D. strong Question 8: Exercise is _______ than dieting for losing weight. A. the most effective B. effective C. most effective D. more effective Question 9: I wish my flat-mate wouldn’t play the guitar all day and night. It’s driving me up the ______. A. ceiling B. sky C. wall D. ground Question 10: I don’t mind _______ a little extra for organic produce because it’s healthier. A. paying B. to pay C. paid D. pay Question 11: I lost my _______ on the way home and had to call my doctor to get a new one. A. medicine B. prescription C. treatment D. therapy Question 12: David entered the room while they _______ behind his back. A. talk B. are talking C. were talking D. talked Question 13: The holiday resort offers all the _______ a young family could want. A. itineraries B. amenities C. vicinity D. expectancy Question 14: I had to _______ the job offer because the salary was too low. A. get down B. get up C. turn down D. turn up Question 15: I get quite depressed when thinking about the damage we are _______ to the environment. A. having B. causing C. taking D. giving Question 16: People _______ smartphones have access to a wealth of information and entertainment at their fingertips. A. owning B. are owned C. are owning D. owned Question 17: The children will start playing again _______ . A. by the time they finished their snacks. B. after they finish their snacks. C. when they finished their snacks. D. as soon as they had finished their snacks. Question 18: Peter is walking happily hoping that he _______ to the party by his girl friend. A. invites B. will invite C. was inviting D. will be invited Question 19: They are tired _______ seeing the same boring movies all the time. A. of B. in C. about D. on Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. Question 20: At the educational conference, teachers shared best practices and strategies for teaching effectively. A. meeting B. absence C. cancellation D. solution Question 21: The police officers signaled for the traffic to proceed through the intersection. A. employ B. finish C. begin D. continue
• 28. A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. Question 22: The crowd began to scatter when they heard the loud explosion. A. send B. move C. collect D. decrease Question 23: The party was a barrel of laughs, thanks to all the fun games and activities. A. pleasurable B. entertaining C. unavoidable D. unenjoyable Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges. Question 24: Susan and Brian are talking on the phone. - Brian: “Would you like to grab some coffee and catch up this afternoon?” - Susan: “ _______ , but I have to finish my English assignment” A. I’ll certainly come B. Congratulations C. I’m sorry D. Good luck Question 25: Andrew and Olivia are talking about the book they’ve read. - Andrew: “Personally, I think the book was a bit too long.” - Olivia: “ _______ 100 pages, just enough for us to read” A. I can’t agree more B. Exactly right C. I don’t agree D. Great idea Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 26 to 30. Bullying is hard to control and it affects millions of teenagers every day. In the past, it mostly happened at school or in public places, but nowadays the Internet makes it possible for bullies to (26)_______ their victims at home. We call it cyberbullying - when a bully teases or threatens someone online. Experts believe that almost all children and teenagers will experience bullying at some point in their lives. Most people know that if someone bullies you, you can tell a teacher or a parent. (27) _______ what should you do if you see bullying happening to someone else? People (28) _______ try to ignore bullying become bystanders: they stand by and see bullying happen, but don’t do anything to stop it. Sometimes bystanders are frightened of the bullies, or they’re embarrassed about telling their parents or a teacher. (29)_______ reason is that they just feel confused about what to do. But if you don’t do anything, bullies think that their behavior is not bad. They think that people don’t mind, and more bullying happens. That’s why we need to be up-standers. Up-standers say “no” to bullies because bullying is (30) _______ ! Bullying is hard to stop - but together, we can stop it by being up-standers, not bystanders. (Adapted from Oxford Metro Student’s Book) Question 26: A. arrive B. make C. bring D. reach Question 27: A. But B. Because C. Although D. So Question 28: A. who B. whom C. whose D. which Question 29: A. Many B. Much C. Little D. Another Question 30: A. relevant B. unaffected C. adequate D. unacceptable Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the questions from 31 to 35. Samba is one of Brazil’s most popular music and dance styles. In many ways, it is a symbol of the country itself. In the worlds of one of modern samba’s main artists, Seu Jorge: “Samba is our truth, our peculiarity … and our flag”. When people today hear the word samba, they often think of the festival of Carnaval and the city of Rio de Janeiro. But there are many different types of samba, and these styles differ throughout Brazil. Today, one of the most popular types of samba comes from Bahia, a state in the eastern part of the country. It’s called samba reggae. From the 16th to 18th centuries, over three million Africans were brought to Brazil to work as slaves. Samba from this region of Brazil is heavily influenced by African rhythms. Modern samba reggae is a combination of Rio samba, African drumbeats, and Jamaican reggae. It’s a bit slower than Rio samba, and it is usually performed in large groups – sometimes with over 200 drums playing at one time!
• 29. drumming group is Olodum. Many say the group invented the samba reggae sound. But Olodum is not only a musical group. Its members also created local organizations to help young people and the poor. Every year, in the city of Salvador in Bahia, the lively sound of samba reggae fills the streets during Carnaval – one of the world’s greatest parties. (Adapted from Reading Explorer 1) Question 31: What is the passage mainly about? A. Olodum, Bahia’s most famous drumming group B. Brazil, a country with different types of samba C. The Rio Carnaval, the most important festival in Brazil D. Samba reggae, an important type of music in Brazil Question 32: According to the passage, Rio samba is faster than _______ . A. Samba reggae B. Jamaican reggae C. African drumbeats D. African rhythms Question 33: The word “combination” in paragraph 2 mostly means _______ . A. separation B. mix C. self D. coordination Question 34: The word “Its” in paragraph 3 refers to _______ . A. Bahia B. sound C. Olodum D. samba Question 35: Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A. Olodum founded local organizations to support other people. B. Samba reggae is rarely played with over 200 drums at one time. C. Africans brought samba to Brazil from the 16th to 18th centuries. D. Different types of samba are similar throughout Brazil. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the questions from 36 to 42. Time management is a critical skill that can help us achieve our goals and be more productive. It involves planning and organizing our time to ensure that we use it efficiently and effectively. Good time management skills can help us reduce stress, increase productivity, and achieve a better work-life balance. One of the first steps in effective time management is prioritizing tasks based on their importance and urgency. This can involve breaking down larger tasks into smaller, more manageable ones, and setting realistic goals and deadlines for each one. By focusing on the most important and urgent tasks first, we can maximize our productivity and minimize stress. Another key aspect of time management is avoiding distractions. In today’s world, there are countless distractions that can interfere with our ability to focus and be productive, such as social media, email, and other digital devices. To avoid them, it can be helpful to set specific times to check email or social media, or even turn off notifications altogether when working on important tasks. Finally, it’s important to be flexible and adaptable in our approach to time management. No plan is foolproof, and unexpected events or emergencies can arise at any time. By being open to changes in our schedule and adjusting our priorities as needed, we can better manage our time and reduce stress. In that way, time management is an important skill that can help us be more productive, reduce stress, and achieve a better work-life balance. By prioritizing tasks, avoiding distractions, and being flexible in our approach, we can enhance our overall productivity and well-being. (Adapted from https://craftythinking.com/importance-of-time/) Question 36: Which of the following could be the best title for the passage? A. The Art and Science of Effective Time Management B. Time Management – The Only Way to achieve Goals C. Time Management – The Lead to Every Success D. The Importance and Urgency of Time Management Question 37: The word realistic in paragraph 2 mostly means _______ . A. practical B. imaginary C. interesting D. impossible Question 38: According to paragraph 3, one way to prevent distractions is by _______ . A. focusing on social media B. working on important tasks C. turning off digital devices D. setting times to check emails.
• 30. word them in paragraph 3 refers to _______ . A. notifications B. distractions C. devices D. times Question 40: The word enhance in paragraph 5 mostly means _______ . A. remain B. improve C. drop D. decrease Question 41: According to the passage, which of the following is NOT mentioned as one of the ways to better our time management? A. Being flexible B. Prioritizing tasks C. Reducing stress D. Avoiding distractions Question 42: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage? A. To reduce stress and manage time better, people need a fixed approach to time management. B. Effective Time Management can benefit individuals in both personal and professional lives. C. People can increase productivity and reduce stress just by focusing on urgent tasks first. D. Various digital distractions make people less productive and more stressful. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. Question 43: She reads the latest issue of her favorite magazine during her commute yesterday. A B C D Question 44: His work remained obscene for years before it was finally recognized as A B groundbreaking and influential. C D Question 45: He bought a new suit so that he could use them for his upcoming job interview. A B C D Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions. Question 46: “Have you seen that movie before?” asked my roommate. A. My roommate asked me if had I seen that movie before. B. My roommate asked me if have I seen that movie before. C. My roommate asked me if I had seen that movie before. D. My roommate asked me if I have seen that movie before. Question 47: He hasn’t taken a day off from work for months. A. It’s months since he didn’t take a day off from work. B. He has a day off from work to take every month. C. He has taken a day off from work monthly. D. He last took a day off from work months ago. Question 48: It’s likely that we’ll be stuck in traffic for hours. A. We needn’t be stuck in traffic for hours. B. We might be stuck in traffic for hours. C. We must be stuck in traffic for hours. D. We can’t be stuck in traffic for hours. Mark the letter A, B C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions. Question 49: The weather was so bad. We couldn’t go for a picnic. A. If only the weather wasn’t so bad, we could go for a picnic B. If the weather hadn’t been so bad, we couldn’t have gone for a picnic. C. If the weather hadn’t been so bad, we could have gone for a picnic. D. As long as the weather wasn’t so bad, we could have gone for a picnic. Question 50: They were being followed by a group of strangers. They then realized that. A. Only later they realized that were they being followed by a group of strangers. B. Only later did they realize that they were being followed by a group of strangers. C. Not until they realized that were they being followed by a group of strangers. D. Not until were they being followed by a group of strangers, they realized that.
• 31. 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. pencils B. lemons C. motors D. presents Question 2: A. species B. medal C. special D. helpful 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 primary stress in each of the following questions. Question 3: A. lawyer B. sugar C. fitness D. prevent Question 4: A. society B. epidemic C. initiate D. catastrophe 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: As of 2021, Vietnam had more than 300 social enterprises _______ under the Law on Business. A. registering B. to register C. registered D. which registered Question 6: In technology and the media-driven world, it’s becoming __________ to get our students’ attention and keep them absorbed in classroom discussions. A. more and more difficult B. the most difficult C. most difficult D. more difficult and difficult Question 7: A South Korean tourist died after his motorbike ___________ into a roadside power pole in the Central Highlands resort town of Da Lat. A. had crashed B. crashed C. was crashing D. will crash Question 8: Ben Tre Province farmers are once again scrambling to save their drought-stricken durian trees _____ saltwater intrusion. A. for B. from C. of D. away Question 9: Darkness is as essential to our biological welfare, to our internal clockwork, as light itself, _______? A. was it B. is it C. didn’t it D. isn’t it Question 10: Full of intriguing foods and flavours, Vietnam’s cuisine is endlessly interesting and offers ____ valuable insight into the country’s culture. A. Ø (no article) B. an C. the D. a Question 11: The creator of ChatGPT says that the tool is only for ______ and is not always capable of giving an exact answer. A. example B. preference C. reference D. improvement Question 12: The flight attendants and the drugs were _____ to the Drug Crime Investigation Division at Ho Chi Minh City Police for further investigation. A. brought forward B. sent out C. taken off D. handed over Question 13: Vietnam is committed to ________ the 17 Sustainable Development Goals. A. be reaching B. reach C. be reached D. reaching Question 14: Public preschools do not accept children that young, and private ones are too expensive. Lack of affordable childcare leaves low-income parents in the _______. A. rain B. luck C. lurch D. cold Question 15: A truck was smashed by a fast-moving train __________ in a railroad crossing in Hanoi. A. when it got stuck B. when it stuck C. after it stuck D. before it was stuck Question 16: Weightlifter K’Duong _____ three world records that were previously set by himself at the 2023 Youth Weightlifting Championship on Sunday. A. crashed B. broke C. set D. held Question 17: Four Vietnam Airlines’ flight attendants ___________ for allegedly transporting 11.4 kilograms of ecstasy and methamphetamine from France to Vietnam. A. have been detained B. has been detained C. had detained D. have detained
• 32. Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) has suggested that Vietnam prioritize the development of the green economy and the circular economy and climate change adaptation for __________ development. A. sustainable B. sustainably C. sustain D. sustainability Question 19: Taxis will have to pay a service ____ to operate inside HCMC’s Tan Son Nhat airport and pay another fee to pick up passengers. A. fare B. fee C. ticket D. cost Mark the letter A , B , C , or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges. Question 20: ~ Daisy: “What an attractive hair style you have got, Mary!” ~ Mary: “.........” A. Thank you for your compliment! B. I don’t like your sayings. C. You are telling a lie. D. Thank you very much! I am afraid. Question 21 : Sarah and Kathy are talking about bad habits of children. ~ Sarah: “Children under ten shouldn’t stay up late to play computer games.” ~ Kathy: “...........” A. I don’t quite agree with you B. You are absolute right. C. Yes, I share your opinion. D. Surely, they shouldn’t. Mark the letter A , B , C , or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word (s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word ( s ) in each of the following questions. Question 22: A proposal by Hanoi’s downtown Hoan Kiem District to allow vending on the sidewalks on five streets overnight has been rejected by the municipal transport department. A. approved B. denied C. confronted D. operated Question 23: Experts hope the plane’s flight recorders will shed light on the cause of the crash. A. expose B. highlight C. conceal D. confide Mark the letter A , B , C , or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word in each of the following questions. Question 24: Tech giants are capable of dominating the AI market, like Google in search. A. affecting B. controlling C. keeping D. following Question 25: “Chi Chi Em Em 2” (Sister Sister 2) pulled in VND101 billion so far this year, making it the second highest-grossing film in Vietnam, despite criticism. A. earned B. spent C. cost D. paid Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions. Question 26: “Stop smoking or you’ll be ill,” the doctor told me. A. I was ordered not to smoke to recover from illness. B. The doctor advised me to give up smoking to avoid illness. C. The doctor suggested smoking to treat illness. D. I was warned against smoking a lot of cigarettes. Question 27: I have never listened to jazz music before. A. This is the first jazz music I listen to. B. This is the first time I listen to jazz music. C. This is the first time I have listened to jazz music. D. This is the first time I listened to jazz music. Question 28: It’s possible that Joanna didn’t receive my message. A. Joanna shouldn’t have received my message. B. Joanna needn’t have received my message. C. Joanna mightn’t have received my message. D. Joanna can’t have received my message.