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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 1:

Lan and Mai are discussing a recent movie

- Lan: “The horror movie Exhuma in theaters is truly terrifying.”

- Mai: “ _ It made my hair stand on end.”

A I beg to differ B I don’t think so

C I can’t say I liked it D That’s for sure

Question 2: Lily is thanking her neighbor Tom for watering her plants while she was on vacation

- Lily: “I'm so grateful for you watering my plants, Tom.”

- Tom: “ _.”

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions

Question 3: Bao Lam always tries to prove that he is _ than Hieu

A more handsome B as handsome C the more handsome D the most handsome Question 4: Mai Phuong garnered significant public _ when she went to India to compete in the

Miss World 2023 beauty pageant in early February

A encouraging B courageous C encourage D encouragement Question 5: The new regulations have brought about improvements, _ to efficiency among the

employees

Question 6: My sister went to _ United States to pursue higher education and broaden her cultural

experiences

Question 7: After years of traveling and exploring different cities, Mark decided it was time to _

and start a family in his hometown

A drop out B settle down C take on D turn off

Question 8: The new advertising campaign _ positively by foodies across social media platforms

A has been praised B was praising C has praised D praised

Question 9: I would advise the hiking trail if you enjoy outdoor activities

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Question 10: Students are required to submit their assignments online, ?

A don’t they B are they C aren’t they D do they

Question 11: After completing her training, she felt confident and in her new role as a project

manager

A respectful B sensitive C competent D insecure

Question 12: Peter the homework before he went to bed

A was finishing B has watched C finishes D had finished

Question 13: The cashier detected the money and immediately alerted the authorities

Question 14: The musician will release her album

A as soon as she had recorded the final track B as soon as she will record the final track

C as soon as she records the final track D as soon as she recorded the final track

Question 15: Thai Cong selling his old household items at exorbitant prices has the

Question 16: Mary’s completely crazy trying out different recipes in the kitchen

Question 17: As the lightning struck, he turned as as a ghost, terrified by the sudden flash

and loud thunder

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 18: A homage B honor C honey D herald

Question 19: A think B mice C improve D children

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 20: A intervene B understand C determine D overwhelm

Question 21: A happen B police C tutor D money

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: Regular exercise is vital for maintaining good physical and mental health

A indispensable B essential C unnecessary D compulsory

Question 23: Realizing the gravity of the situation, he decided to roll up his sleeves and tackle the

problem head-on

A prolong the deadline B avoid responsibility C delegate the task D confront the challenge

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 24: Her excellent communication skills gave her an edge over other job candidates

A impediment B drawback C advantage D motivation

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Question 25: The HR team planned a meeting to address any issues brought up by the employees

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word and phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 26 to 30

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 preferred languages

in the Middle Ages in Europe Subjects were usually connected to religion, trade and government although historians have also come across love letters which (26) _ people wrote to stay in

touch After the invention of the printing press, books and documents became readily (27) _ This, together with improvements in education and the spread of postal services, permitted families and friends to (28) _ messages to each other by letters Maintaining contact was much easier than

it had ever been

In recent years, though, everything has changed Mobile phones, emails and text messages (29)

_ have been increasingly popular are replacing letters Why bother writing a letter when you

can make a small talk on the phone for very little cost? (30) _, most people would agree that there is something very special about receiving a handwritten letter

(Adapted from High Note)

Question 26: A many B each C every D another

Question 27: A available B constant C vacant D occupied

Question 28: A expand B transform C lengthen D convey

Question 30:A Although B Moreover C However D Because

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 Japanese love inventing and they are very good at it But there is one inventor who has

invented more things than anyone else in Japan - Dr Nakamats He has designed over 4,000 new inventions over the last fifty years He is most well-known for his unusual inventions

He designed many strange things such as glasses which look like eyes so you can’t notice them, shoes which have steel springs so that you can jump in them, and a pillow which stops you from falling asleep when you are driving

How does he come up with these ideas? He finds listening to Beethoven helpful But the thing that makes him most creative is holding his breath underwater He dives into his swimming pool every day and stays underwater as long as he can He believes that less oxygen in the brain is good for new ideas He also dives with a pencil and a notebook which he invented He needs to write down his ideas immediately in the water because they disappear quickly

Dr Nakamats believes that eating the right food is important for creativity, and he has invented some snacks that he says are good for your brain He has also invented an armchair which helps to

enhance your brainpower He sits in the chair every day to give him more good ideas Dr Nakamats is

now in his eighties, but he plans to live until he is 144 years old, so he still has plenty of time to develop even more new ideas

(Adapted from Get Ahead)

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Question 31: The passage is mainly about

A inventions by famous Japanese inventors

B Japanese famous inventions by a scientist

C a famous Japanese scientist and his strange inventions

D famous Japanese scientists and their more inventions

Question 32: The word “it” in paragraph 1 refers to

Question 33: According to paragraph 2, Dr Nakamats invented all of the following EXCEPT

Question 34: Dr Nakamats dives with a pencil and a notebook because

A he can dive more quickly B he wants to write down his ideas immediately

C he wants to get oxygen quickly D he can drive more carefully

Question 35: The word “enhance” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to

A reduce B decrease C divide D improve

Action movies are exciting and a lot of fun to watch, but they also involve scenes of great risk and danger In the language of filmmaking, dangerous actions are called stunts Who performs these stunts? This work is too dangerous for regular actors Movie companies usually hire special stunt people

to stand in for the actors in scenes that are unsafe

Movie producers don’t like to let actors do their own stunt work If the actors injure themselves,

it can delay the production schedule Using stunt people also saves time Most stunt people have years

of experience, which enables them to perform their stunts with a minimum of risk It would take too

long to train the actors to perform dangerous scenes safely

Some people who love the thrill of dangerous sports such as skydiving or rock climbing think it

would be easy to work as a stunt person But it isn’t enough to be a risk-taker Stunt performers also have to know what to do if anything goes wrong

In addition to risk-taking and meticulous attention to detail and planning, stunt work requires

being in top physical condition Although there are a few training programmes for stunt performers, most provide only an overview of the profession Normally, the people who attend these programmes already have experience in dangerous sports, rescue work, or the military So the best way to prepare for

a career in stunt work is to train in an area that involves strong physical conditioning and has an element

of physical danger

Modern filmmaking techniques have changed the way some dangerous scenes are filmed For example, computer-generated images make it possible to show stunts that would be too dangerous or expensive for real stunt people to perform Computer-generated images are often used today to create big fight scenes, car crashes, and explosions However, they are not always the best choice Many audiences want to see real people perform actual stunts Also, the rising popularity of made-for-TV movies around the world ensures that there is still plenty for stunt people in the film industry

(Adapted from Strategic Reading)

Question 36: Which of the following statements best expresses the main idea of the passage?

A Stunt work is dangerous and needs to be performed by skilled and strong people

B Action movies sometimes comprise non-dangerous work undertaken by the supporting cast

C Movie companies use technology for stunts instead of stunt performers

D Stunt people have to be physically fit to perform dangerous actions

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Question 37: In the language of filmmaking, stunts are

A dangerous actions B regular actors C action movies D exciting scenes Question 38: The word “them” in paragraph 2 refers to

A movie producers B movie actors C movie scenes D stunt people

Question 39: The word “thrill” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to

A convenience B consequence C excitement D arrangement

Question 40: The word “meticulous” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to

Question 41: Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

A Movie stunts are often performed by the main actors

B Stunt people are hired mostly to undertake dangerous scenes

C Stunt performers normally have certain experience in related fields

D Stunts need to be performed with great care

Question 42: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?

A Stunts play an indispensable role in the success of made-for-TV movies

B Film directors can take advantage of TV scenes in their movies

C Audiences prefer computer-generated images to stunts performed by real people

D Modem technology may assist in reducing the cost of film production

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions

Question 43: She missed the bus She arrived late for the meeting

A. If she hadn’t missed the bus, she wouldn’t have arrived late for the meeting

B If she hadn’t missed the bus, she won’t have arrived late for the meeting

C If she hadn’t missed the bus, she will have arrived late for the meeting

D If she hadn’t missed the bus, she would have arrived late for the meeting

Question 44: Tom finished his assignment He rewarded himself with a slice of cake.

A No sooner had Tom finished his assignment when he rewarded himself with a slice of cake

B. Not until Tom finished his assignment did he reward himself with a slice of cake

C Only after Tom rewarded himself with a slice of cake did he finish his assignment

D Had it not been for Tom's completion of his assignment, he would have been rewarded with a slice

Question 46: The company has made appreciative progress in expanding its market share over the

last fiscal quarter

A appreciative B expanding C share D fiscal

Question 47: Nowadays, teachers always try to provide their students with history lessons that is not boring

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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 48: You will be suspended from the exam if you cheat during the test

A You shouldn’t cheat during the test, and you will be suspended from the exam

B You mustn’t cheat during the test, or you will be suspended from the exam

C You can’t cheat during the test, although you will be suspended from the exam

D You don’t have to cheat during the test, because you will be suspended from the exam

Question 49: Vu started to study for his Microeconomics exam a few hours ago

A The last time Vu studied for his Microeconomics exam was a few hours ago

B Vu has been studying for his Microeconomics exam for a few hours

C It’s a few hours ago since Vu last studied for his Microeconomics exam

D Vu has studied for his Microeconomics exam for a few hours ago

Question 50: “Don't forget to take the practice exam before the deadline,” my teacher said

A My teacher threatened us to take the practice exam before the deadline

B My teacher begged me us take the practice exam before the deadline

C My teacher reminded us to take the practice exam before the deadline

D My teacher encouraged us to take the practice exam before the deadline

_THE END _

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Question 1: Trung and Hoa are discussing a recent concert

- Trung: “The live performance of Ngot was exceptional.”

- Hoa: “ _ The musicians showcased incredible talent.”

A You can say that again B I don’t think so

C I beg to differ D It’s nice of you to say so

Question 2: Tom and Emily are at a restaurant

- Tom: “What are you planning to order, Emily?”

- Emily: “ _.”

A Yes, I’m feeling cold B I’ll have the steak, please

C No, I don’t like the music D Sorry, I’m not sure

Question 3: Sam is _ runner on the team

A the faster B the most fast C the fastest D the more fast

Question 4: The team members knew their _ roles and collaborated effectively to complete the

project on time

A respectable B respect C respective D respectful

Question 5: M-TP’s song “Chung ta cua tuong lai,” _ on March 8, has secured the number one

position on social music platforms

A is released B releasing C released D to release

Question 6: Many young people these days stay up late, wake up late, and skip _ breakfast

Question 7: She decided to _ all her old clothes to charity to help those in need

A turn down B give away C bring about D pay off

Question 8: Sadly, Vietnam _ completely from the AFC Asian Cup right in the group stage

A eliminates B was eliminating C has eliminated D was eliminated Question 9: Mary decided to try _ for the first time during her winter vacation

Question 10: You went to Hoa Lo Prison yesterday morning, _?

A were you B weren’t you C didn’t you D did you

Question 11: The new scientific research profoundly _ our understanding of climate change effects on marine ecosystems

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A amplified B dampened C mimicked D obscured

Question 12: Double2T _ with numerous singers in music projects since his victory in Rap

Viet Season 3

A is collaborating B collaborates C was collaborating D has collaborated Question 13: The doctor decided to _ and provide immediate medical attention to the injured hiker

A interrupt B intervene C intercede D interfere

Question 14: I will help you with your homework _

A once I had completed my tasks B by the time I completed my tasks

C as soon as I complete my tasks D when I was completing my tasks

Question 15: After the CEO was caught embezzling company funds, the board decided to an

example of him by firing him publicly to deter others from engaging in similar misconduct

Question 16: Being a tech enthusiast, Alex was familiar the latest gadgets and software updates

Question 17: Amidst a trend of milk tea brands lowering prices to attract more customers, KOI Thé

by maintaining its prices

A moves with the time B toes the line C bucks the trend D goes with the flow

Question 18: A character B challenge C school D chemist

Question 19: A study B puppy C occupy D ready

Question 20: A previous B condition C government D fortunate

Question 21: A nation B moment C apply D comfort

Question 22: The bride looked absolutely stunning in her white gown as she walked down the aisle

toward her groom

A embarrassed B beautiful C confident D ugly

Question 23: Y Nhi has matured significantly after facing numerous criticisms from the public

A commendations B approval C condemnations D assistance

Question 24: After the hectic day, she took a quiet moment to compose her thoughts before making any

decisions

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Question 25: After receiving a low score on his exam, John decided not to throw in the towel and

instead focused on improving his study habits

A lose hope B admit defeat C keep trying D keep calm

Getting work experience is a good way for young people who are still at school to see whether they would enjoy a particular career Future employers like to know about their work experience (26)

_ they think is important for them in the process of recruiting employees And young people

get the chance to consider (27) _ possibilities for a future career with working professionals

In addition, they will find these professionals’ advice specially helpful when thinking about the different choices they will have to (28) _

Work experience often involves uncomfortable situations, (29) _ people who are in such situations can learn how to behave appropriately in front of clients and how to respond to things in the workplace Appearance is also important and they need to dress suitably whether they are going for

a job as an engineer or an IT specialist, or a job which is perhaps less technical but equally (30)

_, such as medical doctor or a teacher

(Adapted from Complete First for Schools)

Question 30: A confusing B commanding C demanding D understanding

Device-centred communication has become almost universal over the past twenty years More than three quarters of people in the world now own a mobile device, and more than half communicate via social networking

It is now hard to imagine a world without mobile devices consisting of such things as mobile

phones, laptops and tablets They allow us to stay in touch with a large network of friends, no matter

where they are But many experts say that communicating with a device is nothing like talking with someone in person “Body language, eye contact and tone of voice can tell us so much,” psychologist Mary Peters says “And none of those exist on a device Even video chat removes many subtle clues.”

We don’t know to what extent these technologies will permanently change the way people

interact People will always want to meet up with others in small and large groups Indeed, it is fair to

say that social media makes it easier than ever before for people to organise social events However, there is still a danger that device-centred communication may have a negative long-term impact on the way people interact with each other on a day-to-day basis

We must not, therefore, lose sight of the need to focus on the actual people around us, and remember that they deserve our real – not virtual – attention The idea of a culture where people always have a screen between them sounds a bit funny, because deep understanding comes when we see the reactions on other people’s faces

(Adapted from Solutions)

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Question 31: The passage is mainly about

A the development of device-centred communication

B the impact of device-centred communication

C the definition of device-centred communication

D the misunderstanding of device-centred communication

Question 32: The word “They” in paragraph 2 refers to

A mobile phones B tablets C mobile devices D laptops

Question 33: In paragraph 2, in her statement about the advantages of communicating in person, Mary

Peters mentioned all of the following EXCEPT

A body language B eye contact C handshake D tone of voice

Question 34: The word “meet up” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to

A come down B get together C get away D come away

Question 35: According to paragraph 4, deep understanding appears when

A we communicate through social networking B we interact with modern technology

C we care about our virtual friends D we see the reactions on the faces of other people

A recent survey into how teenagers in a Southeast Asian country spend their free time has come

up with what some people regard as a surprising finding: many of those surveyed reported that they would rather stay at home and do things indoors than go out and experience real-life adventures One in

four teenagers surveyed believed that online experiences were as fulfilling as real life, and more than

half were actually afraid of trying new experiences When asked about their most memorable experience over the previous ten months, nearly 30% of boys said ‘playing a new video game’, while 10% of all teenagers said it was watching a new TV series On asking for more detailed information, researchers found that 20% of boys and 22% of girls said they had never had a real-life adventure

It would be easy to blame technological advances for these findings After all, today’s teenagers

have many more indoor activities to choose from than did their parents About half a century ago, children were expected to spend more of their free time outside But researchers do not put the blame wholly on technology

To members of older generations, these findings are worrying, because it means that young people increasingly rely on virtual reality and are consequently missing out on real outdoor activities such as mountain climbing, kayaking, etc., which have always been regarded as both enjoyable and

character- building The surveyed adults said they thought today’s youth were more protected than they

had been when they were growing up Giving examples of this protection, more than half said they would not let their teenage children hitchhike or go on holiday without an adult Seven in ten said they would not even allow teenagers to get into a taxi on their own It is not clear whether adults believe the world

is more dangerous than it used to be or whether they do not trust today’s youngsters to look after themselves

(Adapted from Cambridge English First for Schools)

Question 36: Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?

A Thorough research on teenagers’ online games and outdoor activities

B Teenagers’ free-time activity preferences and adults’ concerns

C Viewpoints on teenagers’ free-time adventures and online games

D Fears and tensions encountered by teenagers and adults’ concerns

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Question 37: The word “fulfilling” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to

A frightening B satisfying C devastating D discouraging

Question 38: The word “advances” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to

A movements B advantages C barriers D developments

Question 39: The word “they” in paragraph 3 refers to

A outdoor activities B young people C older generations D surveyed adults Question 40: According to paragraph 3, the older generations are worried about

A the young’s preferences for outdoor activities B the young’s reliance on virtual reality

C the young’s ignorance about virtual reality D the young’s lack of indoor activities

A One fourth of the surveyed teenagers believed online experiences in their free time were as

pleasing as real life

B The older generations surveyed thought that today’s teenagers were more protected than they had

been

C The majority of teenagers surveyed enjoyed real outdoor activities in their leisure time

D Researchers do not put all the blame on technology for causing teenagers’ lack of real-life

experiences

A Many adults think that the present world is as dangerous as it used to be

B Many adults are doubtful about their children’s ability to take care of themselves

C Virtual life is considered to be more and more challenging for teenagers in the present world

D The majority of teenagers surveyed believed virtual reality was as interesting as the real life

Question 43: Sarah missed her flight She didn’t arrive at the conference on time

A. If Sarah hadn’t missed her flight, she can’t have arrived at the conference on time

B If Sarah hadn’t missed her flight, she could have arrived at the conference on time

C If Sarah hadn’t missed her flight, she can have arrived at the conference on time

D If Sarah hadn’t missed her flight, she couldn’t have arrived at the conference on time

Question 44: Tom had just finished his project He celebrated with his colleagues at a nice restaurant

A Only after Tom celebrated with his colleagues at a nice restaurant did he finish his project

B. Had it not been for Tom’s finishing his project, he would have celebrated with his colleagues at a nice restaurant

C Scarcely had Tom finished his project when he celebrated with his colleagues at a nice restaurant

D Not until Tom celebrated with his colleagues at a nice restaurant did he finish his project

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions

Question 45: The WHO strives to improve healthcare infrastructure and facilitate disease prevention

and control measures for their member nations

Question 46: In academic settings, imaginary students who demonstrate competent research skills often

felicitate their peers with innovative and insightful perspectives during group discussions

A imaginary B competent C felicitate D insightful

Question 47: Wren Evans, the creative force behind numerous catchy songs, have garnered

attention recently with his album ‘Loi Choi.’

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Question 48: Taking part in vocational activities this weekend is mandatory for students.

A Students should take part in vocational activities this weekend

B Students need take part in vocational activities this weekend

C Students must take part in vocational activities this weekend

D Students can take part in vocational activities this weekend

Question 49: The last time Sarah visited her grandparents was during the summer vacation

A Sarah has visited her grandparents during the summer vacation

B Sarah hasn’t visited her grandparents since the summer vacation

C Sarah started visiting her grandparents during the summer vacation

D Sarah didn’t visit her grandparents for the summer vacation

Question 50: “I will be attending the conference next week,” said Mia

A Mia said that I would be attending the conference the next week

B Mia said that she would be attending the conference next week

C Mia said that she would be attending the conference the following week

D Mia said that I would attending the conference the following week

_THE END _

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Question 1: Michael and Sarah are discussing a new restaurant they tried last night

- Michael: “The food at that new Italian restaurant was absolutely delicious.”

- Sarah: “ _ I particularly enjoyed the pasta dishes.”

A I’m afraid I have to disagree B I beg to differ

C You can say that again D It’s nice of you to say so

Question 2: Jake and Emma are discussing plans for the weekend

- Jake: “What do you feel like doing, Emma?”

- Emma: “ _.”

A That sounds great B Let’s go for a hike in the mountains

C Yes, I’m feeling tired D No, I don’t like spicy food

Question 3: She is _ as her sister in playing the piano

A as talented B the most talented C more talented D the more talented Question 4: The chef used her _ to turn leftover vegetables into a delicious soup

A creature B creation C creativity D creative

Question 5: The book I bought yesterday, _ by my friend, turned out to be an inspiring read

A recommended B to recommend C is recommended D recommending Question 6: Students face _ six-day school week, with additional classes even on Sundays

Question 7: Several university students _ each year due to financial constraints and academic

challenges

A come across B take off C look after D drop out

Question 8: The project _ by the team within the given deadline

A was completing B has completed C completes D was completed

Question 9: They planned _ to Yen Bai to admire the breathtaking terrace fields in Mu Cang Chai

A to travel B traveling C travel D to traveling

Question 10: You finished reading that book last night, _?

A do you B don’t you C didn’t you D did you

Question 11: The unexpected turn of events significantly _ our plans for the weekend

A concealed B replicated C disrupted D enhanced

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Question 12: I came across an old photo album when I _ out the attic

A is cleaning B cleans C was cleaning D has cleaned

Question 13: The tropical rainforest is home to a diverse range of _, including monkeys, birds,

and insects

A residents B inhabitants C citizens D dwellers

Question 14: I’ll meet you at the cafe _

A after I have finish my workout B once I finished my workout

C while I’m finishing my workout D when I had finished my workout

Question 15: During the brainstorming session, Sarah decided to _ a suggestion regarding the

upcoming project timeline

Question 16: Students are worried _ the newly announced national exam schedule, set for June

26th and 27th

Question 17: After careful financial management, the company managed to turn a profit and was finally

in the _

Question 18: A thought B thorough C though D through

Question 19: A tasty B danger C various D famous

Question 20: A introduce B evident C regulate D organize

Question 21: A include B happen C occur D prefer

Question 22: Health officials worked tirelessly to contain the outbreak of COVID-19 in the affected

regions

A maintain B spread C constraint D restrict

Question 23: Sarah grew tired of dealing with her fickle friend, who constantly changed plans at the last

minute

A unpredictable B consistent C unreliable D changeable

Question 24: The unexpected findings from the study greatly challenged the initial hypothesis about

the effectiveness of the treatment

A reinforced B contradicted C confirmed D validated

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Question 25: Instead of calmly addressing the minor issue, John tends to make a mountain of a molehill, causing unnecessary stress for everyone involved

A create a fuss B downplay the issue C remain calm D magnify the issue

Keeping fit and healthy may seem difficult, but there are a few easy-to-follow guidelines Firstly,

a balanced diet (26) _ means selecting food that is low in salt and sugar is absolutely essential Experts recommend reducing the amount of fat in our diet, as too much can (27) _ heart problems

Secondly, it is important to (28) _ exercise into your daily routine This can be done

by simply walking as much as possible and climbing stairs instead of taking the lift Exercise is necessary

to maintain a healthy body, as well as increasing energy levels and making you feel generally fitter and happier

Finally, staying relaxed is (29) _ reason for good health Too much stress can lead to a variety of illnesses, from headaches to high blood pressure Whenever possible, do things you enjoy and treat yourself occasionally (30) _, the message is simple - enjoy yourself but learn to respect your body too It’s all a question of getting a balance right

(Adapted from FCE Use of English)

Question 27:A solve B improve C prevent D cause

Sweden can be one of the first countries to stop using cash In most cities, buses do not take any cash Instead, you pay for your ticket by card or mobile phone before you get on Some businesses only take cards and there are banks which do not deal with any notes or coins

In a cashless society, you do not need to worry about having enough change for the bus You will feel much more secure as well Statistics show that since the decrease in the cash economy, there is not as much crime in Sweden

However, not all Swedes like the idea Elderly people complain much about the problems of

paying by card Small businesses are also unhappy because they have to pay a little money to the bank

each time somebody pays them using a card

It is not just richer countries that are becoming cashless Many countries in the developing world have found that mobile phones are perfect for transferring money For example, in Kenya, only a few people have a bank account, but lots of Kenyans have a mobile phone Now people can pay for things

in shops, pay their bills and their children’s school fees, and receive their salary with their phones Kenya

has led a revolution in mobile banking

(Adapted from Navigate)

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A Bank Notes Then Cash? B Why Once Again Sweden?

C The End of Cash? D A New Currency Unit for Kenya?

Question 32: According to the passage, in a cashless society,

A people will travel more by bus B elderly people will become more active

C you will feel much safer D businesses will earn more money

A the problems B all Swedes C small businesses D elderly people

Question 34: The word “revolution” in paragraph 4 mostly means

A an important change B an unsuccessful attempt

C a frequent movement D a violent struggle

Question 35: Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?

A People in Sweden can pay for bus tickets by mobile phone

B Few people in Kenya own a mobile phone

C People in Kenya can pay school fees with their phones

D Sweden may be among the first countries to stop using cash

It is often held that technology in general does little to help family relationships as, in many cases, family members are more interested in their smartphones and the TV than they are in each other Before smartphones, the TV was blamed the most for breakdowns in communication between parents

and children It was argued that ‘the box’ stopped them from talking to each other, and clashes between

family members over what programmes to watch created barriers and caused resentment

However, TV programmes can be both informative and entertaining They often provide topics

for family members to discuss, bringing them closer together rather than driving them further apart

What is more, twenty-first century families do not need to watch the same programme at the same time The fact that people can watch what they want results in more time for families to be together rather than less

The smartphone has taken over from the TV as the major reason for a lack of communication between family members Parents often do not see why their children spend so much time online and fail to see the importance of having an online identity while most teens feel their online image is part of who they are They often criticise the amount of time their children spend online rather than attempting

to understand why they do it In fact, adults are often not very good examples themselves Who has not witnessed a table at a restaurant where all the family members are silently focused on their mobile devices?

Broadly speaking, smartphones do have some negative effects on family relationships This

technology is still relatively new, so many families have not yet learned how to deal with it Parents and children should discuss how they use technology to help them all make the most of technology instead

of blaming it for their problems

A How to Deal with Generation Gap in the Family

B How Technology Affects Family Relationships

C Negative Impacts of Technology on Schoolchildren

D TV and Smartphone as Means of Communication

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Question 37: The word “clashes” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to

Question 38: According to paragraph 1, the TV

A makes family members become more interested in each other

B is often believed to be greatly helpful in fostering family bonds

C encouraged more communication among family members

D was claimed to prevent parents from conversing with children

Question 39: The word “them” in paragraph 2 refers to

A family members B barriers C topics D TV programmes Question 40: The word “negative” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to

A positive B minimal C interesting D harmful

A The lack of communication in the family is now mostly blamed on the TV

B The majority of teenagers regard their online image as important to their identity

C The TV can serve as a source of both information and entertainment

D Parents and children should work on how to utilise technology to their advantage

A Most families prefer talking to one another to using smartphones in restaurants

B Twenty-first century families are generally not in favor of watching television together

C Parents in the past did not criticise their children for watching too much television

D A lot of families are still incapable of making good use of smartphones

Question 43: John forgot his presentation materials He couldn’t give his speech at the seminar

A. If John hadn’t forgotten his presentation materials, he could have given his speech at the seminar

B If John hadn’t forgotten his presentation materials, he can have given his speech at the seminar

C If John hadn’t forgotten his presentation materials, he couldn’t have given his speech at the seminar

D If John hadn’t forgotten his presentation materials, he can’t have given his speech at the seminar

Question 44: Emily finished writing her novel She decided to take a vacation to the mountains

A Scarcely had Emily finished writing her novel than she decided to take a vacation to the mountains

B. Had it not been for Emily’s decision to take a vacation to the mountains, she would have finished writing her novel

C Only after Emily finished writing her novel did she decide to take a vacation to the mountains

D Not until Emily decided to take a vacation to the mountains did she finish writing her novel

Question 45: It seemed unlikely that the debt would ever be repaid, so we simply forgot about them

Question 46: The collaboration between the two departments resulted in a comprehensible report that

thoroughly highlighted their complementary strengths and expertise

A departments B comprehensible C thoroughly D complementary Question 47: My sister always dedicate her evenings to tutoring underprivileged children at the community center

A dedicate B her C underprivileged D community

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Question 48: Completing the online safety training module is compulsory for all new employees.

A New employees should complete the online safety training module

B New employees must complete the online safety training module

C New employees can complete the online safety training module

D New employees will complete the online safety training module

Question 49: The last time John attended a concert was at the end of last year

A John didn’t attend a concert for the end of last year

B John has attended a concert at the end of last year

C John hasn’t attended a concert since the end of last year

D John started attending a concert at the end of last year

Question 50: “I will provide you with 5 million dong per month to care for our child,” Jack said to An

A Jack said to An that I would provide you with 5 million dong per month to care for our child

B Jack told An that he would provide her with 5 million dong per month to care for their child

C Jack said An that he would provide her with 5 million dong per month to care for their child

D Jack told An that I would provide you with 5 million dong per month to care for our child

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Question 1: Laura and James are discussing the best mode of transportation for their upcoming trip

- Laura: “I think we should take the train It’s eco-friendly and scenic.”

- James: “ I believe driving would be more convenient and flexible.”

C You can say that again D It’s nice of you to say so

Question 2: Tom is at Jane’s house

- Jane: “Would you like something to eat, Tom?”

- Tom: “ _.”

A No, I’m not hungry B Yes, I’d like to watch a movie

C Pizza, please D Sure, I’ll help with the dishes

Question 3: The blue whale is significantly _ than any other mammal on Earth

A the most large B the largest C larger D the larger

Question 4: Foreigners are often impressed by the _ of Vietnamese people

A friendly B friendship C befriend D friendliness

Question 5: The girl _ late to class yesterday was reprimanded by the teacher

A to arrive B arrived C arriving D was arrived

Question 6: Last month, Mia bought _ piano to fulfill her lifelong dream of learning to play music

Question 7: Ha Khau sausages have _ recently, with hundreds of people eagerly buying and enjoying them

A called off B caught on C gone over D broken down

Question 8: Receiving a one-year suspended sentence for disrupting public order, Ngoc Trinh _

free afterwards with a two-year probation

Question 9: Many young people looked forward _ the event hosted by the Ninh Anh Bui couple

at the shopping mall

A attending B attend C to attending D to attend

Question 10: Young people shouldn’t use social networks excessively, _?

A should they B shouldn’t they C do they D don’t they

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Question 11: Initially, she was _ about beginning her new job, uncertain about the challenges

that awaited her

A indifferent B dedicated C apprehensive D disinterested

Question 12: While I was drinking milk tea, Nhi _ hard for the exam

A is studying B studied C was studying D studies

Question 13: His discriminatory remark against the LGBT+ community _ harsh criticism from

the public

Question 14: Isla will call her parents _

A by the time she will go to bed B once she had gone to bed

C as soon as she went to bed D before she goes to bed

Question 15: After hours of studying, he decided to _ a break and go for a walk in the park

Question 16: According _ the weather forecast, it’s going to rain heavily tomorrow afternoon

Question 17: After years of hard work, Jack finally _ when his innovative idea turned into a

successful business venture

A kicked the bucket B cut corners C hit the jackpot D burned bridges

Question 18: A machine B beach C achieve D teach

Question 19: A light B right C knife D live

Question 20: A advertise B general C attention D interview

Question 21: A forget B permit C enjoy D receive

Question 22: The city implemented various measures to mitigate the effects of air pollution on its

residents’ health

Question 23: Professor Johnson is a distinguished scholar in the field of astrophysics, known for his

groundbreaking research

A similar B prominent C different D ordinary

Question 24: The economic downturn led to a period of stagnation, with little growth or development

in the market

A reconstruction B maintenance C standstill D advancement

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Question 25: John visits his hometown only once in a blue moon, as he now lives abroad

A occasionally B virtually C frequently D locally

Imagine you are buying an apple in a supermarket Which do you choose, one with a small brown mark, or one without? Be honest - you’d go for the apple (26) _ looks perfect Supermarkets do this too, but on a much larger scale when buying fruit and vegetables from farmers And what (27) _ of the ones with marks on them? They are thrown away So are the ones that are a funny shape or size

(28) _ reason for waste is that people buy more food than they can eat and supermarkets do everything they can to encourage this, for example with offers like ‘Buy one, get one free’ Developed countries waste about 650 million tons of food each year and so do developing countries (29) _, the waste happens for very different reasons As the world’s population

grows, this problem will only (30) _, so we need to take action urgently

(Adapted from Navigate)

Question 26: A when B who C whose D which

Question 27: A happens B depends C applies D becomes

Question 28: A Few B Another C Other D Many

Question 29: A As a result B For example C Although D However

Question 30: A adjust B worsen C improve D postpone

The concept of traffic-free shopping areas goes back a long time During the Middle Ages, traffic-free shopping areas were built in Middle Eastern countries to allow people to shop in comfort and, more importantly, safety As far back as 2000 years ago, road traffic was banned from central Rome during the day to allow for the free movement of pedestrians

The modern, traffic-free shopping street was born in Europe in the 1960s, when both city populations and car ownership increased rapidly Dirty exhaust from cars and the risks involved in crossing the road were beginning to make shopping an unpleasant and dangerous experience Many believed the time was right for experimenting with car-free streets, and shopping areas seemed the best place to start

At first, there was resistance from shopkeepers They argued that people would avoid streets if they were unable to get to them in their cars When the first streets in Europe were closed to traffic, there

were even noisy demonstrations, as many shopkeepers predicted they would lose customers

With the arrival of the traffic-free shopping street, many shops, especially those selling things

like clothes, food and smaller luxury items, prospered Unfortunately, shops selling furniture and larger

electrical appliances actually saw their sales drop Many of these were forced to move elsewhere, away from the city centre

(Adapted from Complete IELTS)

A A Need for Cashless Shopping B A Need for Street Shopping

Question 32: According to paragraph 2, shopping became an unpleasant and unsafe experience due to

pollution and

A the decrease in car ownership B the appearance of car-free shopping areas

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C the risks involved in crossing roads D the experiment of car-free streets

A demonstrations B streets C cars D shopkeepers

Question 34: The word “prospered” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to

A enriched B constructed C widened D succeeded

Question 35: Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?

A The idea of constructing traffic-free shopping areas is not a new one

B The modern, traffic-free shopping street was first built in the Middle East in the 1960s

C 2000 years ago, central Rome banned road traffic during the day to allow for the free movement

of pedestrians

D Shopkeepers were not happy with the construction of traffic-free shopping areas at first

Machines already perform a lot of tasks that were usually done by humans, such as building cars, doing complex calculations, and even marking exam papers But now it seems that ever more intelligent

machines are straying into areas where we never envisaged they would go We have always taken pride

in having a unique kind of intelligence that machines could never match, one which allows us to think

of new ideas and produce creative and artistic works But it seems that even here, computers are lining

up to compete with us

Machines can easily be trained to do the physical work of producing art About ten years ago, a painting robot known as e-David was created at a university in Germany And recently in New York,

the painting ‘Portrait of Edmond de Belamy’ has been auctioned for nearly half a million dollars What

made it a bit unusual was that the idea, and the image itself, was produced entirely by a computer A

group of young French artists gave instructions to the computer, aiming simply to show that computers can be creative

Some artists are now working with computers to produce a new kind of art Computer-generated works of art are certainly interesting, and make us think about the limits of what machines can and cannot

do But not everyone would accept that they qualify as art Some enthusiasts would argue they do, and the collectors willing to pay high prices for these works would suggest there is definitely a market for computer art Others, however, would disagree

Many ‘real’ artists would claim that art is an expression of human intelligence and human

emotions More importantly, it is about a desire to communicate with other people These things, they

argue, are part of being human and can never be produced by a machine

(Adapted from Formula - Exam Trainer)

A World Famous Computer Artists B Can Computers Become Artists?

C Can Human Brains Work like Machines? D Artworks by Prominent Artists

Question 37: The word “envisaged” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to

A encouraged B imagined C prepared D experienced

Question 38: According to paragraph 2, the painting ‘Portrait of Edmond de Belamy’

A was painted ten years ago B was painted by some French artists

C was created by e-David D was created by a computer

Question 39: The word “unusual” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to

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A other people B these things C human emotions D ‘real’ artists

A People’s opinions are divided on whether computer-generated artworks qualify as genuine art

B Humans are proud of possessing a unique kind of intelligence that enables them to be creative

C Computers have been competing with humans in the creation of a new kind of art

D The physical work of producing art can be learned by the computer with ease

A Works of art created by computers have gradually satisfied humans’ desire to communicate with

one another

B Artworks generated by computers are regarded by some as incapable of conveying human feelings

C It is a matter of time before human artists can outperform their computer counterparts

D The market for computer art proves to be more competitive and profitable than that for human art

Question 43: He didn’t follow the recipe The dish didn’t turn out as expected

A. If he had followed the recipe, the dish won’t have turned out perfectly

B If he had followed the recipe, the dish would have turned out perfectly

C If he had followed the recipe, the dish wouldn’t have turned out perfectly

D If he had followed the recipe, the dish will have turned out perfectly

Question 44: John completed his training He received a promotion

A Had it not been for John’s completion of training, he would have received a promotion

B. Not until John received a promotion did he complete his training

C Hardly had John completed his training when he received a promotion

D Only after John received a promotion did he complete his training

Question 45: The musician streamed their performance online for fans around the world to enjoy

Question 46: The implementation of the new policy represents a momentary step forward for the organization, as it signifies a considerable shift in strategy aimed at fostering greater efficiency

A implementation B momentary C considerable D efficiency

Question 47: He completed his master’s degree last year, and he gained valuable work experience since

then

Question 48: Employees are not allowed to use their personal electronic devices during working

hours.

A Employees shouldn’t use their personal electronic devices during working hours

B Employees needn’t use their personal electronic devices during working hours

C Employees mustn’t use their personal electronic devices during working hours

D Employees don’t have to use their personal electronic devices during working hours

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Question 49: The last time Amber went to the library was a week ago

A Amber has been going to the library for a week

B Amber hasn’t been to the library in a week

C Amber started going to the library a week ago

D Amber didn’t go to the library for a week

Question 50: “My parents have recently bought a new house,” said Emily

A Emily said that her parents have recently bought a new house

B Emily said that my parents had recently bought a new house

C Emily said that her parents had recently bought a new house

D Emily said that my parents have recently bought a new house

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Question 1: Sarah and Rachel are discussing their favorite TV show

- Sarah: “I’m a huge fan of ‘The Crown.’”

- Rachel: “ It offers a fascinating glimpse into royal history.”

C I don’t think so D It’s nice of you to say so

Question 2: Peter and Emily are attending a concert

- Peter: “Would you mind saving our seats while I go grab some snacks?”

- Emily: “ _.”

A Sorry, I can’t do that right now B Yes, but make it quick, please

C Sure, I’ll save them for you D No, I’m not comfortable with that

Question 3: The new restaurant is not _ as the one downtown

A the most crowded B so crowded C more crowded D the more crowded Question 4: The heat in the poorly ventilated room became _ after several hours without air conditioning

A tolerant B intolerable C tolerate D tolerated

Question 5: Krystyna Pyszková, _ Miss World 2024, has captured significant global attention

with her beauty and talent

A was crowned B to crown C crowned D crowning

Question 6: I met my husband on _ rainy Sunday when I was browsing through books at the local bookstore

Question 7: The police _ investigations into the embezzlement case involving Truong My Lan,

chairwoman of Van Thinh Phat

Question 8: The concert hall _ by the maintenance crew yesterday afternoon

A was inspecting B inspects C has inspected D was inspected

Question 9: We had to stop _ some groceries on our way home from work

Question 10: Everyone but Tom came to the meeting, _?

A didn’t they B did he C didn’t he D did they

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Question 11: It is important not to leave luggage _ in public places to prevent any potential security risks or theft

A inattentive B careless C unattended D neglectful

Question 12: When I arrived at her house, she _ a film starring Harry Lu

A is watching B watches C was watching D has watched

Question 13: After retiring from his long career in the military, he began receiving a generous _

to support his living expenses in his golden years

Question 14: Emily will call her parents _

A as soon as she had reached home B as soon as she reached home

C as soon as she reaches home D as soon as she will reach home

Question 15: The video of the cute puppy playing with a butterfly _ viral on social media, garnering millions of views within just a few hours

Question 16: The new policy is primarily concerned _ improving employee welfare and enhancing workplace safety measures

Question 17: Many high school leavers remain on the _ about whether to pursue higher education

immediately or to enter the workforce

Question 18: A honor B happy C honest D hour

Question 20: A consider B innocent C decision D performance

Question 21: A knowledge B inform C disease D report

Question 22: The teacher used interactive activities to engage the students in the lesson

Question 23: The astute investor was able to predict market trends accurately

Question 24: The young man recklessly squandered his inheritance on gambling and extravagant

parties

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Question 25: Ever since her team lost the championship game, Camille has been feeling down in the dumps

A satisfied B depressed C cheerful D discontented

Since the invention of the Internet, the world has become a different place People are sending messages, apparently up to 60 billion a day, and it usually takes only seconds to deliver them (26) _ are we now forgetting how to communicate face-to-face?

Without a doubt there are (27) _ challenges, but there are also examples of when the Internet has changed someone’s life for the better Look at Tara Taylor’s case, a mother (28) _ lives in the USA: when she uploaded a photo of her daughter to Facebook, a facefriend (29) _

a problem with one of the child’s eyes, so Tara took her to the doctor It turned out that the girl had a rare disease, but her sight was saved! The story of communication is, in many (30) _, the story

of the human race: we have always shared knowledge and built relationships, whatever means of communication we use

Question 26: A Since B Although C For D But

Question 27: A much B some C another D every

Question 28: A when B whose C who D which

Question 29: A avoided B spotted C developed D created

Question 30: A routes B roads C ways D paths

As Australia’s largest and oldest city, Sydney carries many traces of its history Time seems to stand still in the city’s old streets and in its many magnificent, ancient buildings, such as the Sydney Town Hall, the Queen Victoria Building, and St Mary’s Cathedral To explore the city’s present and past, head for The Rocks - the oldest neighbourhood in Australia and Sydney, where sandstone houses built in the 18th century still stand You can stroll through the pretty streets, visit a traditional pub for some craft beer, and try delicious local dishes

Sydney is blessed with natural gifts that few cities can rival This city is full of greenery Parks

and nature reserves mingle with urban areas Thanks to this, you need not travel far to see rare species

in numerous city zoos; or enjoy fresh air and a range of plants from all corners of the world, all gathered

in boundless parks For those visitors keen to explore the sea, Sydney is heaven with over 70 spectacular

bays and beaches These include beautiful Bondi Beach, which is said to be the loveliest on the planet,

where visitors can sunbathe, and play various water sports

Sydney is said to be a miniature world of attractions, captivating visitors It is a must-go destination on every tourist’s bucket list, should they visit the beautiful land of Australia

(Adapted from Heritage)

A Sydney - The Present and The Past B Sydney - A City that Never Sleeps

C Sydney - A Must-go Destination D Sydney - The World’s Oldest City

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Question 32: According to paragraph 1, The Rocks

A has the most beautiful streets in Australia

B is the oldest area in Sydney and Australia

C has traces of houses destroyed in the 18th century

D offers the most delicious local dishes

Question 33: The word “rival” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to

Question 34: The word “These” in paragraph 2 refers to

A water sports B bays and beaches C boundless parks D visitors

Question 35: Which of the following is TRUE about Sydney according to the passage?

A Sydney was established in the 18th century

B Visitors prefer Sydney’s beaches to its parks

C In Sydney, urban areas are mixed with parks and nature reserves

D Tourists have to travel long distances to reach Sydney’s zoos

When I saw her name on the screen, it took me right back to the moment she had moved away with her family ten years before We had been such close friends at primary school To begin with, she

and I had not hit it off, perhaps because we were both timid We had quickly got over that, though, and

as time went on, we had become really good friends, until you almost never saw one of us without the other

And now after so much time apart, there was her name She had sent me a friend request I knew she had been living abroad, and her profile picture showed her on the beach I had been expecting her to look different after ten years The girl in the photo was the same old Lauren, though

Nowadays, it is easy to find old friends thanks to social networking sites There are lots of stories

about long lost friends getting back in touch after years apart It was odd because I had been thinking

about our friendship too and now here she was!

She told me about the place where she had been living for the past ten years, and I told her about things that had happened to me Before long, the years melted away and we were the same two girls who had spent so much time together Of course, true friends are loyal and listen to you when you are down

And they are the people you have fun with But deep down, I realised that the truest friends are those

you are most yourself with And that is something that never changes That is what Lauren and I learned that day, the day we realised our friendship was so precious and had never really ended in the first place

(Adapted from Optimise)

A Why Do Friends Stay Apart? B How to Make Friends Online?

C Long Lost Friends D Online Friendships That Last

Question 37: The phrase hit it off in paragraph 1 mostly means

A progressing slowly B arguing with each other

C disliking each other D becoming friends immediately

Question 38: According to paragraph 2, the author

A did not recognise Lauren in her profile picture

B thought Lauren’s appearance had changed over time

C was unaware of Lauren living in another country

D did not accept Lauren’s friend request at once

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Question 39: The word “odd” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to

A True friends are loyal and lend a sympathetic ear when you are in low spirits

B Social networking sites have enabled old friends to get back in contact with one another

C The author learned that the truest friends are those you act most naturally with

D Very few long lost friends have got back in touch after years apart

A The time they were apart was hard for both Lauren and the author

B Before Lauren’s reappearance, the author thought that their friendship had ended

C Lauren had lived in many places since she left the country

D Both the author and Lauren had changed in many ways over the last ten years

Question 43: She forgot to set her alarm She woke up late for work

A. If she had set her alarm, she won’t have woken up late for work

B If she had set her alarm, she would have woken up late for work

C If she had set her alarm, she wouldn’t have woken up late for work

D If she had set her alarm, she will have woken up late for work

Question 44: Tom finished his marathon training He felt confident about his upcoming race.

A Not until Tom felt confident about his upcoming race did he finish his marathon training

B. Only after Tom finished his marathon training did he feel confident about his upcoming race

C Hardly had Tom felt confident about his upcoming race when he finished his marathon training

D Had it not been for Tom’s confidence about his upcoming race, he would have finished his marathon training

Question 45: The survey reveals that two-thirds of married women earn less than her husbands

Question 46: The manager was criticized for his negligible oversight of critical project details, which

led to significant setbacks in the completion timeline

A negligible B critical C significant D timeline

Question 47: Mark finished writing his novel, which is immediately published by a renowned publishing

house

Question 48: Students are required to wear safety goggles in the laboratory.

A Students must wear safety goggles in the laboratory

B Students need wear safety goggles in the laboratory

C Students can wear safety goggles in the laboratory

D Students should wear safety goggles in the laboratory

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Question 49: He has been studying French for two years

A He didn’t study French two years ago

B He started studying French two years ago

C He studied French two years ago

D The last time he studied French was two years ago

Question 50: “My future wife must have long black hair,” said Nam

A Nam said that my future wife had to have long black hair

B Nam said that his future wife must have long black hair

C Nam said that my future wife must have long black hair

D Nam said that his future wife had to have long black hair

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Question 1: Alice and David are discussing travel plans

- Alice: “I believe we should explore more off-the-beaten-path destinations.”

- David: “ _ I prefer sticking to popular tourist spots.”

A That sounds great B You can say that again

C I’m not so sure about that D Interesting idea

Question 2: Sarah is hosting a movie night with her friend Tom

- Sarah: “Would you like to watch a comedy or a thriller tonight, Tom?”

- Tom: “ _.”

A I’m not in the mood for movies B A thriller sounds exciting

C How about we play board games instead? D I think I’ll just head home

Question 3: Emma is _ employee in her department

A the more experienced B more experienced C the most experienced D experienced as

Question 4: The health department issued a warning about the spread of a _ disease in the community

A communicative B communication C communicable D communicate

Question 5: The new initiative has brought about positive changes, _ opportunities for growth

and development in the region

A created B creating C to create D is created

Question 6: Arthur was born in the USA in _ 2000s after his parents migrated there

Question 7: The marketing team needs to _ a new advertising campaign for the upcoming product launch

A come in for B put up with C go back on D come up with

Question 8: The new software _ by our team last week

A develops B has developed C was developed D was developing Question 9: The company decided to postpone _ its new product until market conditions improved

A launching B to launch C launch D to launching

Question 10: She has a remarkable talent for painting, _?

A does she B hasn’t she C doesn’t she D has she

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Question 11: The British government said on Monday it will explore making social media executives

personally _ for harmful content published on their platforms

A accessible B liable C compatible D available

Question 12: She _ in Paris for five years before she moved to London last month

A was living B has lived C is living D had lived

Question 13: I need to submit a copy of my birth _ as proof of my identity for the job application

Question 14: Anna will attend the meeting _

A as soon as she accomplishes her project B as soon as she accomplished her project

C as soon as she had accomplished her project D as soon as she will accomplishe her project Question 15: It demanded that the Vietnamese government _ drastic measures to prevent robbery

at sea and ensure safety for Vietnamese fishermen

Question 16: Many young people are struggling _ living expenses, especially in expensive cities

where housing costs are high

Question 17: My brother’s constant whistling drives me up the _ whenever I’m trying to concentrate

Question 18: A certain B cancel C circle D circus

Question 19: A brought B ought C though D thought

Question 20: A general B interrupt C dedicate D popular

Question 21: A caution B autumn C canal D laughter

Question 22: The company offers legitimate products that have undergone thorough testing and

certification

Question 23: The loud noise from the fireworks can trigger anxiety in some people with PTSD

Question 24: A plan was implemented to rectify the manufacturing error and ensure the quality of the

product

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Question 25: Despite practicing for weeks, Sarah lost her nerve when it was her turn to give the

presentation

A lost hope B became fearful C stay motivated D remained calm

Television is still one of our most popular forms of entertainment It brings people closer (26) _ families still watch shows or enjoy live sports programmes together Television gives people something to talk about at school and at work and it often gets us talking about important issues (27) _, television - like everything else in the world today - is changing

The most important (28) _ on television recently has been technology Computers and the Internet have completely changed the way we get information and entertainment Watching films and videos online is becoming more and more popular Computers and smartphones, (29) _

are much cheaper than ever before, help people choose their favourite programmes quickly and more effectively Today, as life is getting faster, our mobile screens are the best way to watch programmes anywhere we like Therefore, television stations have to change the way they make shows in order to give (30) _ what they want

(Adapted from Gateway by Spencer and Edwards)

Question 27: A Although B Otherwise C However D For example

Question 28: A ability B influence C advantage D strength

Question 30: A presenters B visitors C viewers D spectators

Today we hear more and more about the importance of getting enough sleep Sleep can give energy to both our bodies and our brains It can also affect our feelings, behaviour, and memory

Studies have shown that people in some countries spend less time sleeping and more time working But our bodies cannot work well without enough sleep Losing just one or two hours of sleep

a night, over a long period of time, can badly affect our health We cannot work for many hours; we can get angry easily; and we can even lose our IQ points That explains why, without enough sleep, an

intelligent person may have difficulty doing daily tasks

Studies have also shown that the time of year seems to affect how much sleep we need People usually sleep longer in the winter, sometimes as much as 14 hours a night However, in the summer,

they sometimes sleep as little as six hours, without having any problems

(Adapted from Strategic Reading by Richards and Eckstut-Didier)

Question 31: What is the passage mainly about?

A Benefits of getting up early B Ways to sleep better

C Causes of losing sleep D The importance of sleep

Question 32: Which of the following is NOT mentioned in paragraph 1 as something that can be affected

by sleep?

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Question 33: According to paragraph 2, which of the following can be a consequence of losing sleep?

A Our health becomes worse B People have less time to work

C People can finish their daily tasks D Our bodies can work better

Question 34: The word intelligent in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to

Question 35: The word they in paragraph 3 refers to

As the Internet has become more and more popular, we may be reading a great deal more than

we used to However, the way we are reading materials on the Internet, or online reading, is very different from the way we traditionally read printed materials

In the traditional way of reading, we would start at the beginning of a book and read through to the end In online reading, in contrast, we start reading a page, but may never finish it because a link on that page leads us to a passage on a different page, and so on As we go from one page to another, we have to remember lots of different ideas at the same time This new way of reading is quite different from the traditional one

There are both advantages and disadvantages of online reading In online reading, the brain gets

better than ever at doing many tasks at the same time, or multitasking; and thanks to this, we can work quickly and think creatively Multitasking is useful in certain working environments, but it also makes

it more difficult for us to read at a deep level We are, therefore, much less likely to analyse what we

read in a critical way, or gain any real insight into the contents we are reading This might lead to a

future when a whole new generation lacks the ability to think critically and deeply about what they are reading

The world is changing and our brains are probably changing to meet new demands in the modern world, just as they have always done throughout history However, it is important for us to consider how

to maintain our critical, deeper reading skills, while still dealing with online reading materials

(Adapted from Insight by Roberts and Sayer)

Question 36: Which of the following is the best title for the passage?

A More Reading, Less Analysis? B Is Technology Changing Writing?

C Less Reading, More Problems? D Is Reading Changing Technology?

Question 37: According to paragraph 1, ambition

A may not finish reading the whole page

B always read from the beginning till the end

C never read the first part of the page

D tend to read the last part before anything else

Question 38: The word “tasks” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to

A what we read B online reading C multitasking D the brain

Question 40: The word “insight” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to

A status B understanding C respect D attitude

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A We read online materials in the same way as we read printed materials

B Possibly our brains are changing to meet new demands in the modern world

C Multitasking enables us to work quickly and think creatively

D In the traditional way of reading, we would read from the beginning through to the end

A The brain does not play an important role in the traditional way of reading

B The traditional way of reading allows people to read at a deep level

C We used to read much more in the past than we do now

D Online reading maintains critical and deeper reading skills

Question 43: Isabella didn’t study hard for the exam She didn’t achieve a high score

A. If Isabella had studied hard, she could have achieved a high score

B If Isabella had studied hard, she can’t have achieved a high score

C If Isabella had studied hard, she couldn’t have achieved a high score

D If Isabella had studied hard, she can have achieved a high score

Question 44: Tom received a promotion at work He started taking on more responsibilities

A Only after Tom started taking on more responsibilities at work, did he receive a promotion

B. Had it not been for Tom’s promotion at work, he wouldn’t have started taking on more responsibilities

C Barely had Tom received a promotion than he started taking on more responsibilities at work

D Not until Tom started taking on more responsibilities, did he receive a promotion at work

Question 45: All students are prohibited from bringing his electronic devices to the exam room

Question 46: With doggy determination and unwavering commitment, the team undertook numerous endeavors, resulting in successful outcomes across various projects

Question 47: The research team conducted experiments to test the hypothesis and present their findings

at the conference last week

Question 48: Employees are not allowed to use their personal devices during working hours.

A Employees needn’t use their personal devices during working hours

B Employees shouldn’t use their personal devices during working hours

C Employees mustn’t use their personal devices during working hours

D Employees won’t use their personal devices during working hours

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Question 49: Aria last went on vacation with her friends was two years ago

A Aria started going on vacation with her friends two years ago

B Aria hasn’t gone on vacation with her friends for two years

C Aria didn’t go on vacation with her friends for two years

D Aria has gone on vacation with her friends for two years

Question 50: “My friend completed her internship at the hospital,” said Freya

A Freya said that her friend completed her internship at the hospital

B Freya said that my friend completed her internship at the hospital

C Freya said that her friend had completed her internship at the hospital

D Freya said that my friend had completed her internship at the hospital

_THE END _

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Question 1: Emily and David are debating the ideal cuisine for their dinner party

- Emily: “I suggest we go for Italian food It’s always a crowd-pleaser and offers plenty of options.”

- David: “ I think Mexican cuisine would be more exciting and flavorful.”

A It’s nice of you to say so B I don’t think so

C That sounds great D You can say that again

Question 2: Alex and Sarah are at a theme park

- Alex: “Could you hold onto my bag while I go on this roller coaster?”

- Sarah: “ _.”

A Sorry, I’m busy right now B Of course, I’ll keep an eye on it for you

C I’m not sure about that D No, I’d rather not be responsible for it

Question 3: Despite being paternalistic, Nam is than any boys I know

A the most handsome B more handsome C the more handsome D the handsomer

Question 4: His artwork captivated everyone with its and unique perspective

A origin B original C originality D origination

Question 5: Harry Potter, by J.K Rowling, enchants readers with its magic and timeless

themes

A was written B to write C written D writing

Question 6: She was only person to reach the summit of the treacherous mountain in the

midst of a fierce blizzard

Question 7: During my hike in the forest, I an old abandoned cabin hidden among the trees

A made up B came across C put off D got along

Question 8: The mung bean cake from Hai Duong, Vietnam, as a must-try delicacy in the

travel guidebook

A was listing B is listed C has listed D lists

Question 9: To maintain good hydration levels, it’s advisable to avoid beverages high in

caffeine or sugar late in the evening

Question 10: She has just finished reading her favorite book for the third time this month, _?

A doesn’t she B has she C hasn’t she D does she

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Question 11: The students _ participated in the group project, eager to contribute their ideas and

collaborate with their peers

A ineffectively B reluctantly C willingly D productively

Question 12: Yesterday, while preparing for Tet, my teacher unexpectedly visited my home while I _ up

A has tidied B was tidying C tidied D is tidying

Question 13: As the magician performed his tricks, a crowd of curious _ gathered to watch in

amazement

A spectators B viewers C onlookers D witnesses

Question 14: My coach will provide feedback on my performance

A while I was completing the training program B after I completed the training program

C once I have completed the training program D when I will complete the training program Question 15: We had to cancel our outdoor plans due to the _ rain that swept through the area

all afternoon

Question 16: Pam has been known _ her adorable “Here I am” response to her mother

Question 17: Leo felt in his _ when he was playing his favorite song on the guitar

A component B ingredient C element D feature

Question 18: A school B architect C parachute D scheme

Question 19: A hasty B nasty C tasty D wastage

Question 20: A advertise B influence C history D consumption

Question 21: A suffer B instance C current D police

Question 22: The lost puppy caused turmoil in the house as everyone searched for it

Question 23: Her decision to ignore the initial problem only served to compound the difficulties she

faced later

Question 24: The local shops collectively decorated their windows for the holiday season to draw in

customers

A jointly B regularly C individually D rarely

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Question 25: The ambassador, aware of the potential for diplomatic tension, refused to make light of

the recent border disagreements

A completely ignore B totally approve C treat as important D severely challenge

Teenagers having exams may feel stressed for different reasons Their future may depend on their exam results And many of them will probably be afraid that their performances will not be as good

as their friends’ and may feel worried about being (26) _ negatively to them They may feel

so (27) _ by the amount of studying which they need to do To obtain a good result, they may have to give up (28) _ leisure activities such as doing sports and listening to music Teenagers

(29) _ suffer from exam stress may show a variety of symptoms including loss of appetite, being unable to sleep and a lack of motivation to study (30) _, it is important for teachers and parents to watch out for these signs and to be as supportive and encouraging as possible

(Adapted from Complete First for Schools by Brook - Hart, Hutchison, Passmore and Uddin)

Question 26: A agreed B compared C closed D suggested

Question 27: A relaxed B exhausted C excited D embarrassed

Question 30: A Therefore B However C Although D Moreover

Many children have music classes when they attend school And it is thought that music can help

them learn other subjects better Research has shown that it can improve children’s performances in

certain subjects

Some studies have shown that music training can help you understand your own language better

It could also help you with learning a second one Moreover, young people who have studied music also seem to get higher scores in other subjects like maths So it could be that these school subjects are connected in some way

Music also helps you think of new ideas, and believe more in yourself If you are learning the

guitar, for example, it can be really exciting when you are able to start composing your own pieces of

music One of the biggest benefits, of course, is that listening to music can reduce your stress And composing music can make you feel the same way Maybe your musical knowledge will even open up

a great career path for you in the future!

(Adapted from Preliminary for Schools Trainer)

Question 31: What is the main idea of the passage?

A Benefits of learning music B New ideas in music

C Ways to write a piece of music D Ways to teach music

Question 33: According to paragraph 2, students who learn music seem to

A got higher marks in maths B know only one language

C dislike learning other subjects D dislike learning a second language

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