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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 1 Nhung is in a clothes shop

- Nhung: “ _”

- Sales clerk: “Sure, the fitting room is right over there.”

A Can I pay in cash? B Can I try this dress on?

C Can I get a full refund? D Can I have another colour?

Question 2 Tony and Linda are talking about volunteering

- Tony: “I think students should do some voluntary work.”

- Linda: “ _ Volunteering helps students improve their interpersonal skills.”

A Sorry to hear that B It’s not true

C That’s not a good idea D I totally agree with you

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 shoot B blood C moon D food

Question 4 A human B happy C honour D habit

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 5 A expect B finish C decide D review

Question 6 A marvellous B important C impressive D terrific

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 7 The first week at university can be daunting, but with determination, many freshmen can

overcome it

A affordable B challenging C fashionable D peaceful

Question 8 We were not permitted to take photographs, so we just looked around the museum and then

left

A banned B intended C invited D allowed

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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 9 Lifelong learning fosters personal development by expanding knowledge and skills

A achieves B produces C discourages D promotes

Question 10 After months of struggling to survive, the old patient is finally out of the woods thanks to

the efforts made by doctors and nurses

A in great danger B making speedy recovery

C lost in a dense forest D rescued by a fisherman

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

following questions

Question 11 A famous singer _ to make a speech on gender equality at the conference last month

A has invited B invited C was inviting D was invited

Question 12 The students _ the essay when a phone rang

A are writing B write C have written D were writing

Question 13 It’s important that we should try to bullying at school

A prevention B prevent C preventive D preventively

Question 14 Ms Kim has been working as teacher of English for 20 years

Question 15 The cheaper flight tickets are, _ people will go travelling

A the more than B the more C the most D more than

Question 16 Your school is next to a paddy field, _?

A is it B are you C aren’t you D isn’t it

Question 17 The football team was determined to _ the loss of the previous match

A come up with B come down with C make up for D keep up with

Question 18 The scientists performed a(n) _ to test the efficacy of the new drug in treating breast cancer

A practice B experiment C attempt D exercise

Question 19 The picture reminds me my carefree childhood

Question 20 _ a few years ago, the charity aimed to help people in need across the city

A Having established B To establish

C Has been established D Established

Question 21 A lavish dinner took the off her disappointment at not being asked to the party

Question 22 The slippery road it impossible for us to travel to work

Question 23 Hanah planned a gap year after finishing secondary education

A taking B to taking C take D to take

Question 24 The teacher _ special praise for the student who made remarkable progress throughout the semester

A preserved B conserved C reserved D secured

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Question 25 The manager will have an important meeting _

A when he was returning from Italy B as soon as he returns from Italy

C before he returned from Italy D after he had returned from Italy

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 Martin participated in an environmental initiative He realised how dangerous plastic was only then

A Not until Martin had realised how dangerous plastic was did he take part in an environmental initiative

B Only by taking part in an environmental initiative did Martin realise how harmless plastic was

C Only after Martin had taken part in an environmental initiative did he realise how dangerous plastic was

D Scarcely had Martin taken part in an environmental initiative when he was unaware of the danger of plastic

Question 27 The couple was very poor They couldn’t afford a new motorbike

A But for their poverty, the couple could have afforded a new motorbike

B Unless the couple is very poor, they can afford a new motorbike

C If the couple weren’t very poor, they could afford a new motorbike

D Without their poverty, the couple couldn’t afford a new motorbike

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 Biden began to write short stories in 2019

A The last time Biden wrote short stories was in 2019

B Biden has written short stories since 2019

C Biden started to write short stories since 2019

D Biden hasn’t written short stories since 2019

Question 29 “I bought a new dictionary yesterday,” said Nga

A Nga said that she had bought a new dictionary the day before

B Nga said that she bought a new dictionary yesterday

C Nga said that she has bought a new dictionary the day before

D Nga said that she would buy a new dictionary the day before

Question 30 Passengers are required to fasten their seat belts

A Passengers can fasten their seat belts

B Passengers shouldn’t fasten their seat belts

C Passengers needn’t fasten their seat belts

D Passengers must fasten their seat belts

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 The firefighters was sensitive of the risks that lay ahead, but decided to proceed

with extreme caution

D

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Question 32 Instead of completely reconstructing the house, they decided to renovate them for

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

According to a recent study of teenagers, most of them do not do housework just for pocket money While many do household chores because they see it as a way of getting ready for adult life, (34) feel they have a duty to help their parents because it is fair, especially if their parents work

More than two-thirds of the young people (35) were surveyed clean floors at least once a week and more than 80% regularly set the table for meals or do the washing-up Girls are more (36) _ than boys to wash their own clothes There are, (37) , a few teens who only do the housework because they are made to by their parents They argue that they should not be expected to help out at home because

in their view, their teenage years are a period which should be enjoyed rather than (38) _ with household responsibilities

(Adapted from Complete First)

Question 34 A much B another C others D each

Question 35 A which B who C where D whose

Question 36 A capable B likely C typical D special

Question 37 A therefore B for example C moreover D however

Question 38 A evaluated B required C interrupted D confused

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

In the Indian city of Agra, close to the Yamuna River, stands the Taj Mahal, a well-known mausoleum and a UNESCO World Heritage Site The huge white dome in the centre of the Taj Mahal is its most iconic feature It is surrounded by four smaller domes and is 35 metres high The interior spaces of the

building are decorated with lovely arches and priceless stones set into the walls There are gardens with

walkways, pools, and fountains around the structures

The Taj Mahal's construction began in 1631 and was completed in 1648 It was built using materials

in India and other Asian countries However, the main material is white marble The Indians also used other high-quality building materials at that time

Emperor Shah Jahan had the Taj Mahal built as a burial place for his wife, Mumtaz Mahal According

to legend, he intended to create a black Taj Mahal on the other side of the river, but this never came true During the Indian Rebellion of 1857, British soldiers destroyed many areas of the Taj Mahal, taking some

of the precious stones from its walls The Taj Mahal has suffered from environmental damage over the

years, and significant government efforts have been made to preserve its beauty

The Taj Mahal is one of India's most well-known landmarks Every year, millions of people come to see the mausoleum The Taj Mahal is mentioned in lists of iconic buildings to see and is considered one

of the New Seven Wonders of the World

(Adapted from Bright)

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Question 39 Which would be the best title for the passage?

A The Timeless Majesty of a Ruined Heritage

B The Taj Mahal: A Symbol of Love and Legacy

C Collective Efforts to Preserve a Legacy

D Shocking Facts about a New Wonder of the World

Question 40 According to paragraph 1, which of the following is the most impressive feature of the Taj Mahal?

A the interior spaces with arches B lovely gardens around the landmark

C the huge white dome in the centre D the modern architectural style

Question 41 The word priceless in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to

A quite expensive B rather heavy C very cheap D extremely valuable

Question 42 The word its in paragraph 3 refers to ?

A the Indian Rebellion B the other side of the river

Question 43 Which of the following is NOT stated about the Taj Mahal in the passage?

A The Indians used materials in India and other Asian countries during its construction

B Emperor Shah Jahan had it constructed in the memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal

C It is recognised as a new man-made wonder of the world thanks to its artistic features

D The government of India has made significant efforts to preserve its beauty

The Internet is by far and away the most important invention of our lifetime, and it’s made great changes to our lives It’s changed the way we shop and think about money Undeniably, the future of

money has never been so uncertain Twenty years from now, will we still be using notes and coins, or

will we be using something completely different? Many experts predict that soon everyone all over the world will be using a single currency, the Bitcoin – digital money

Up to now, digital money has mostly been the stuff of science fiction films Recently, however, a number of stories about Bitcoin have made their way into our newspapers, and governments around the world have started to think about the consequences of such a monetary system Bitcoin first made an

appearance in 2009, when computer whizz-kids invented ‘mining’, a way of earning them by solving

very complicated mathematical problems

One such person was James Howells, an IT expert from Newport in Wales Like many of the Bitcoin pioneers, he probably didn’t think too much about his earnings That was until, one day in 2013, he discovered that the value of his Bitcoins had gone up, and they were now worth about £4 million!

So where had Howells stored his treasure? After looking for a long time – on the hard disk of his

computer, on every single USB stick he could find in his home – the terrible truth slowly dawned on him

He’d stored the Bitcoins on an old hard disk, and he’d thrown it away while clearing out old computer stuff the previous summer Howells rushed to the recycling centre he’d taken it to He was told he’d have

to search through waste more than a metre deep in an area the size of a football field

(Adapted from THiNK)

Question 44 Which best serves as the title for the passage?

A Bitcoin: A Passing Fad B Digital Money: A Waste of Money?

C Digital Money: Here to Stay? D Bitcoin: For Better or Worse?

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Question 45 The word uncertain in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _

A likely to change B lasting for a long time

C likely to succeed D becoming less serious

Question 46 According to paragraph 1, many experts predict that

A paper money won’t be replaced by digital money

B a sole currency will be used by everyone

C digital money will disrupt the financial market

D notes and coins will become dominant

Question 47 The word them in paragraph 2 refers to _

A computer whizz-kids B stories

C mathematical problems D bitcoin

Question 48 The phrase dawned on in paragraph 4 mostly means

A was hidden from B became known to

C turned less obvious to D was concealed from

Question 49 Which of the following is true according to the passage?

A Governments across the world don’t take the Bitcoin very seriously

B Digital money has only been used in low-quality science fiction movies

C James Howells had stored his Bitcoin earnings in a bank account

D The value of the Bitcoin greatly increased in its first four years

Question 50 Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?

A Bitcoin pioneers were quite optimistic about the value of the Bitcoin

B Howells discarded his old hard disk because it contained his Bitcoins

C There is little chance that Howells will ever find his Bitcoin fortune

D Digital money will change our way of spending money for the worse

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BẢNG TỪ VỰNG

5 interpersonal adj /ˌɪntəˈpɜːsᵊnᵊl/ đối nhân xử thế

10 affordable adj /əˈfɔːdəbᵊl/ (giá cả) phải chăng

12 fashionable adj /ˈfæʃᵊnəbᵊl/ thời trang, thời thượng

14 daunting adj /ˈdɔːntɪŋ/ làm nản chí, làm lo sợ

15 determination n /dɪˌtɜːmɪˈneɪʃᵊn/ quyết tâm

18 discourage v /dɪˈskʌrɪʤ/ làm nản lòng, ngăn chặn

iˈkwɒləti/

bình đẳng giới

28 prevention n /prɪˈvenʃᵊn/ sự ngăn ngừa, sự ngăn trờ

29 preventive adj /prɪˈventɪv/ ngăn ngừa, phòng ngừa

31 paddy field n /ˈpædi/ fiːld/ cánh đồng lúa

36 disappointment n /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/ sự thất vọng

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41 secure v /sɪˈkjʊə/ có được, bảo vệ

48 sensitive adj /ˈsensɪtɪv/ nhạy cảm, thấu hiểu cảm xúc của

người khác

49 sensible adj /ˈsensəbᵊl/ có ý thức, biết phải trái; hợp lý

53 pocket money n /ˈpɒkɪt/ ˈmʌni/ tiền tiêu vặt

54 household chore n /ˈhaʊshəʊld ʧɔː/ việc nhà

71 high-quality adj /haɪˈkwɒləti/ chất lượng cao

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83 digital adj /ˈdɪdʒɪtl/ thuộc kỹ thuật số, ảo

minh

86 complicated adj /ˈkɒmplɪkeɪtɪd/ phức tạp

BẢNG CẤU TRÚC

6 remind somebody of something gợi nhắc ai về điều gì

7 take the edge off something làm bớt căng thẳng, khó chịu

8 make it possible/impossible (for somebody) + to

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

Question 1 Tim me several compliments on my new hairstyle and my clothes

Question 2 He chose to study science because he was keen on learning about the natural world

A an B Ø (no article) C the D a

Question 3 The new social media platform among young users in 2020

A gave up B caught on C cut down D made out

Question 4 Henry will go jogging around the park _

A as soon as he has finished cooking B until he finished cooking

C when he was finishing cooking D after he had finished cooking

Question 5 She has a strong passion for acting, so she pursues a in drama at college

Question 6 She became the first black woman _ as prime minister of the UK

A elected B electing C was electing D to be elected

Question 7 Many manual workers couldn’t themselves to the prospect of being replaced by robots

A diversify B reconcile C associate D discriminate

Question 8 I _ a significant improvement in my attention span since I practised yoga

A was noticing B notice C have noticed D will notice

Question 9 The beach view was great, _?

A wasn’t it B isn’t it C is it D was it

Question 10 Our children are looking forward the parade in our town next week

A attend B to attending C to attend D attending

Question 11 A sports centre as a place for people of different ages to engage in physical exercise

A builds B has built C had built D was built

Question 12 Sarah decided to hold out an to her sister by apologising after their quarrel

A ink drawing B olive branch C eating utensil D orange juice

Question 13 To get the job, you must have three years of experience sales

Question 14 you cook the meat, the more tender it becomes

A The longer B The longer than C The longest D Longer than

Question 15 When boys and girls reach puberty, they often behave

A different B differ C differently D difference

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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 16 A progress B treatment C respect D charter

Question 17 A decisive B delicate C elegant D physical

Question 18 A hunt B luck C mud D put

Question 19 A stop B case C lose D same

Question 20 He worked his fingers to the bone to feed and clothe his three children

A worked very hard B put a lot of energy

C changed his appearance D made little effort

Question 21 In some countries, it’s impolite to receive a gift from another person with one hand

A negative B rude C strange D courteous

Question 22 The movie was so fascinating that it held everyone’s attention from beginning to end

A normal B boring C interesting D violent

Question 23 The police promised to reveal the details of the murder case after gathering enough

evidence

A disclose B conduct C intend D prevent

Question 24 Susan and Laura are talking about endangered species

- Susan: “Many species become endangered because of poaching.”

- Laura: “ It should be prevented at all costs.”

C I’m afraid not D I don’t think so

Question 25 Huy is talking to Hoang after the marathon

- Huy: “You’ve won the first prize! Congratulations!”

- Hoang: “ ”

A You’re welcome B My pleasure

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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 26 Many school-leavers cannot decide whether to join the labour market or pursue

Question 29 He doesn’t have a sibling He feels bored at times

A If he had had a sibling, he wouldn’t have felt bored at times

B Provided that he has a sibling, he won’t feel bored at times

C If he didn’t have a sibling, he would feel bored at times

D Supposing he had a sibling, he wouldn’t feel bored at times

Question 30 The property prices are expensive Few people can afford a house in the city

A Not until the property prices had been high did few people afford a house in the city

B Not only do few people afford a house in the city but the property prices are also high

C So high are the property prices that few people can afford a house in the city

D Such is the property prices that many people can afford a house in the city

Question 31 It’s not necessary for us to reserve a table

A We should reserve a table B We must reserve a table

C We cannot reserve a table D We needn’t reserve a table

Question 32 The last time Linh visited her hometown was in 2021

A Linh hasn’t visited her hometown since 2021

B Linh has visited her hometown since 2021

C Linh last visits her hometown in 2021

D Linh didn’t visit her hometown in 2021

Question 33 “I am preparing lunch now,” said Laura

A Laura said that she is preparing lunch now

B Laura said that she was preparing lunch then

C Laura said that she had prepared lunch then

D Laura said that she was preparing lunch now

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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

A recent survey, carried out by an electronics company, found that the happiest age for working people

is 58 The results (34) that people generally don’t find happiness until this time because there is

so much going on in their lives The most stressful age seems to be the thirties because it is the time (35) _ couples often decide to start a family

(36) _ it is obviously a joyful occasion when a baby is born, it can take a little time to get used to having an infant in the house Putting up with sleepless nights is one thing if you don’t have to get up early the next morning, but it is quite another if you need to (37) _ up to your boss’s expectations at work Analysing the study shows that things get easier as children grow up, and by the time parents reach their fifties, they are feeling better about their lifestyles And for (38) _ people, a further cause for celebration may be the news that they are going to become grandparents

(Adapted from Solutions)

Question 34 A gathered B revealed C affected D impressed

Question 35 A whose B whom C when D who

Question 36 A However B Therefore C Because D Although

Question 37 A face B go C live D seek

Question 38 A another B each C much D some

Lisbon, which has been the capital of Portugal since 1252, is both beautiful and historic Today, visitors can spend their time walking across Lisbon's beautiful squares, exploring the city's narrow streets and

wide range of shopping opportunities - from high-end designer shops to market stalls Or, they can simply

sit in the wonderful cafés and restaurants which serve great local food

Lisbon is rich in ancient cultural delights Under the busy shopping area in the city centre, there is a

hidden network of 2,000-year-old Roman rooms But if history is your passion, Lisbon certainly won't disappoint

If you are hoping to travel around and see more of the city, there are many options You might like to jump on the old tram system, which has been in use from 1873, or go on a bike tour of the city or a river cruise You could also visit the zoo, the modern Pavilion of Knowledge, which is Lisbon's own interactive science museum, or one of the largest indoor aquariums in Europe, the Oceanarium

Lisbon is one of the few European cities lucky enough to be so close to sandy beaches, which are rarely over-crowded, except perhaps in August However, it's not just a summer destination either Lisbon has one of the mildest climates of any European cities, making it good to visit all year around

(Adapted from Gateway)

Question 39 Which could be the best title for the passage?

A A Perfect Destination to Try Roman Food

B Exploring the Charms of Historic Lisbon

C A Modern City that Never Sleeps

D Lisbon in Ancient Times

Question 40 The word they in paragraph 1 refers to _

A squares B shops C. tourists D market stalls

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Question 41 According to paragraph 1, tourists can do all the following when visiting Lisbon EXCEPT _

A browsing clothes stores B walking through beautiful squares

C trying local dishes D watching parades in narrow streets

Question 42 The word delights in paragraph 2 mostly means _

A features B habits C feelings D joys

A The weather in Lisbon makes it an ideal tourist destination all year round

B The number of holidaymakers to Lisbon sharply declines in August

C Travelling by the old tram system is the only way to explore Lisbon

D The Oceanarium in Lisbon is the largest indoor aquarium in Europe

Most younger children get a good night's sleep and wake up fresh and energised the next day In

contrast, teenagers' body clocks change, creating a 'forbidden zone' for sleep at around 9 or 10 pm Later

on, in middle age, the clock changes again, making it hard for parents to stay awake just when their

teenage kids are at their most alert

To make matters worse, recent research has shown that using an electronic device in the hour before going to bed greatly affects sleep patterns According to studies, teenagers who used a computer or mobile phone before bedtime were much more likely to need more than an hour to fall asleep, and were also more likely to sleep several hours less each night Teens who used other electronic devices such as an MP3

player, tablet, game console or TV also experienced some sleep deprivation

But how does this affect learning? In experiments carried out in North America, students were taught

a series of skills and then slept for various lengths of time The students who then had a good sleep improved further The other students who got less than six hours' sleep either didn't improve or actually fell behind

Other researchers are exploring the effect of light in setting sleep patterns, as darkness seems to trigger the release of melatonin, often called 'the sleep hormone', and light emitted from electronic devices tricks the brain into thinking it should be active rather than winding down The solution here may involve the introduction of a 'digital sunset', where music, social media and all electronic devices are turned off a couple of hours before bed, similar to how the sun sets in the evening

(Adapted from Optimise)

Question 44. Which best serves as the title for the passage?

A How Sleep Affects Lifelong Learning?

B The Impacts of Electronic Gadgets on Children

C How to Stay Alert before Important Exams?

D Teenagers, Sleep and Learning

Question 45 The word energised in paragraph 1 can be best replaced by _

A active B creative C realistic D exhausted

Question 46 The word their in paragraph 1 refers to _

A younger children B body clocks C teenage kids D parents

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Question 47 According to paragraph 2, using electronic devices before bedtime is said to _

A change teenagers’ behaviours B disrupt sleep patterns

C lead to tiredness and lack of energy D result in serious illnesses

Question 48 The phrase sleep deprivation in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to

A bad sleeping habits B a deep sleep

C lack of sleep D a good night’s sleep

Question 49 Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

A Younger children experience a shift in their body clocks during their teenage years

B Teens who use electronic gadgets before bedtime often don’t get enough sleep

C Experiments in North America showed the importance of sleep after learning

D The performance of all students in experiments in North America showed progress

Question 50 It can be inferred from the passage that _

A researchers are trying to understand the link between sleep and age

B light from electronic devices actually helps to release the sleep hormone

C reducing electronic device use before bedtime could promote better sleep

D a ‘digital sunset’ only brings benefits to teenagers reaching adulthood

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9 prime minister n /ˌpraɪm ˈmɪnɪstə(r)/ thủ tướng

16 discriminate v /dɪˈskrɪmɪneɪt/ phân biệt

18 attention span n /əˈtenʃᵊn spæn/ thời gian có thể tập trung

35 fascinating adj /ˈfæsᵊneɪtɪŋ/ thú vị, hấp dẫn

40 school-leaver n /ˈskuːl liːvə(r)/ học sinh tốt nghiệp

41 labour market n.p /ˈleɪbə mɑːkɪt/ thị trường lao động

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42 objection n /əbˈʤekʃᵊn/ sự phản đối

64 interactive adj /ˌɪntəˈræktɪv/ tương tác

68 holidaymaker n /ˈhɒlədɪˌmeɪkə/ người đi du lịch

76 sleep deprivation n /sliːpˌdeprɪˈveɪʃᵊn/ thiếu ngủ

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1 pay someone a compliment on something khen ai đó về điều gì

6 reconcile oneself to something cam chịu, chấp nhận điều gì

9 have experience in something có kinh nghiệm trong việc gì

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Question 1 A scholar B chemist C chaos D chapter

Question 2 A home B folk C shot D cold

Question 3 A enormous B fortunate C creative D financial

Question 4 A gender B fabric C laundry D support

Question 5 It is _ Vietnamese film I’ve ever watched

A the better B better C the best D as good

Question 6 She cannot what to wear at her birthday party tonight

A decision B decide C decisive D decisively

Question 7 Young people are starting to practise green living, to save the planet for future generations

A is helped B to help C helped D helping

Question 8 The charity aims to help poor in the neighbourhood

Question 9 Susan doesn’t _ with her neighbours They’re always arguing

A keep up with B think back on C cut down on D get on with

Question 10 The monthly report _ by Sam yesterday morning

A was typed B was typing C has typed D typed

Question 11 I suggested _ the museum first, but they dismissed my idea

A to visiting B visiting C visit D to visit

Question 12 They had to wait until the manager came, _?

A didn’t they B hadn’t they C did they D had they

Question 13 The victory of the Vietnam women’s football team _ the headlines for days, overshadowing other news stories

A governed B influenced C dominated D commanded

Question 14 He _ on the sofa when the doorbell rang

A is resting B has rested C rests D was resting

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Question 15 As a popular tourist attraction, Hoi An Ancient Town attracts millions of all year round

A onlookers B audiences C witnesses D sightseers

Question 16 We will talk to Jack about his studying _

A when he was returning from school B as soon as he returns from school

C after he had returned from school D once he will return from school

Question 17 When she was a college student, she used to babysitting to earn money

Question 18 Tony is a clever child; he is capable solving very difficult quizzes

Question 19 He has a foot in _ in the dispute as he maintains close relationships with the two groups

A both fences B both grounds C both pages D both camps

Question 20 Tom is at a store

- Tom: “Can I pay by credit card?”

- Sales clerk: “ _”

A Here’s the menu B We only accept cash

C. The fitting room is over there D There is the only one left

Question 21 Trang is chatting with Phillips about jobs

- Trang: “I believe that internship programmes are useful for students.”

- Phillips: “ They can gain work experience from those programmes.”

A I don’t think so B I couldn’t agree with you more

C You must say that again D It’s not true

Question 22 “I didn’t attend the seminar last week,” said David

A David said he didn’t attend the seminar last week

B David said he hasn’t attended the seminar last week

C David said he wouldn’t attend the seminar the week before

D. David said he hadn’t attended the seminar the week before

Question 23 My grandfather has used Facebook for two months

A My grandfather didn’t use Facebook two months ago

B My grandfather has two months to use Facebook

C My grandfather last used Facebook two months ago

D My grandfather started using Facebook two months ago

Question 24 It’s possible that they will cancel the tennis match

A They shouldn’t cancel the tennis match B They may cancel the tennis match

C They must cancel the tennis match D They needn’t cancel the tennis match

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Question 25 Tina read an article about single-use plastic bags She realised how dangerous they were only then

A Not until Tina had realised how dangerous single-use plastic bags were did she read an article about them

B Had it not been for the article about single-use plastic bags, Tina would have realised how dangerous they were

C Only after Tina had read an article about single-use plastic bags did she realise how dangerous they were

D No sooner had Tina read an article about single-use plastic bags than she didn’t realise how dangerous they were

Question 26 The team didn’t plan carefully The campaign failed

A If the team had planned carefully, the campaign can have failed

B If the team had planned carefully, the campaign couldn’t have failed

C If the team had planned carefully, the campaign could have failed

D If the team had planned carefully, the campaign could fail

Psychologists tell us that humour and laughter are good for our social relationships Having a good (27) of humour is often regarded as being one of the most important characteristics that people look for in a friend In classrooms, a humorous teacher can make learning far more enjoyable and improve

a student's (28)

In one study, students on a psychology course are split into two different groups: one group was taught with a certain amount of humour, and (29) _ group with no humour at all Later, when researchers tested the students to see how much they had retained of what they had heard in the lectures, they found that those (30) had attended lectures containing humour scored significantly higher than the other students Humour and laughter make us feel happy, and our laughter makes others laugh as well, (31) if we laugh a lot we may be helping to make other people feel happy

(Adapted from Cambridge English First for Schools)

Question 27 A feeling B sight C sense D habit

Question 28 A motivation B demand C position D opportunity

Question 29 A many B much C the other D a few

Question 30 A who B which C where D when

Question 31 A but B even C or D so

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According to recent research, nearly three-quarters of workers spend 4 to 8 hours sitting during office hours Worryingly, 73% have had health problems such as back, neck and shoulder pain, which may all

be caused by long periods without moving

Evie Scott experienced just that after she had changed job 'I used to work in a department store, where

I was on my feet talking to customers all day,' she says, 'but I needed a higher salary so I got an office job

instead Although the challenge of the new job was quite exciting and I quickly made friends there, for a

while I wondered whether I'd made a big mistake.'

So Evie, who travels into town by rail every day, decided to do something about her fitness level She explains: 'I didn't want to move house and it took far too long by bike, but what's really helped is getting off several stations before the city centre and then walking I'm also thinking of going to the gym opposite work, and I might also take up squash after work, too.’

She's made some small changes at work, too 'I avoid sitting still for too long, for instance by making

phone calls standing up, walking over to colleagues' desks rather than emailing them and simply standing

up every ten minutes I've even moved things like my printer so that I have to get up to use it Over a working day all this adds up to a fair amount of extra exercise, which I'm convinced helps me work more efficiently - and happily.'

(Adapted from Complete Preliminary)

Question 32 Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?

A An Unusual Office Job B Exercise at Work

C A Passive Lifestyle at Home D Fitness and Health Problems

Question 33 According to the passage, Evie stopped working in a department store to

A take part in physical activities B have more time to take up squash

C go to the gym more regularly D find a new job with a higher salary

Question 34 The word exciting in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _

A difficult B boring C normal D interesting

Question 35 The word them in paragraph 4 refers to

A colleagues B changes C phone calls D desks

Question 36 All of the following are mentioned in the passage as a way Evie has done to improve her fitness level EXCEPT _

A standing up for every ten minutes B doing shorter train journeys

C taking up squash after work D moving her printer to get up to use it

The first day at school can be quite scary for any pupil but imagine being one among 50,000 or more! That is the total number of students at the City Montessori School in Lucknow, India The school, better known as CMS, employs 4,500 staff including teachers, support staff, and others such as cleaners and gardeners The school was set up by husband and wife team Dr Jagdish Gandhi and Bharti Gandhi in

1959 The first pupils were the children of family members - and there were only five of them As time

went by, more people started to hear about the school and they wanted their children to attend Slowly,

the numbers rose

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The school educates students between the ages of 3 and 17.They all wear a uniform and each class has about 45 pupils But due to the size of the school, it is never possible for everyone to meet as there is no place that is big enough for everyone to fit in One of the school's heads, Dr Gandhi's daughter Geeta

Kingdon, said in an interview that, 'The whole of Lucknow would be jammed if we tried because one bus

holds 50 children, so we'd need 1,000 buses to bring everyone together The school doesn't receive any money from the government and the children's parents are only charged a small amount for their children

to attend

For each pupil, there is also one teacher responsible for his or her health and life outside the classroom

In this way, the staff believe that no one is forgotten Besides the traditional subjects such as maths, English and geography, the students also learn about world peace CMS is the only school in the world to

be awarded a UNESCO Peace Prize for Education for its efforts in this field

Today, the school is famous for its exam results and its international exchange programmes The school has some well-respected past students, who have gone on to work in international organisations However, within the school, and especially with everyone wearing the same uniform, it can be difficult to get noticed, so the students have to work especially hard Dr Gandhi believes that the children receive not only an education, but also a love of the world

(Adapted from Prepare)

A Inside the World’s Friendliest School B Students Learn about World Peace

C The Largest School in the World D A Frightening Experience at School

A pupils B family members C staff D people

Question 39 According to paragraph 1, what is indicated about the City Montessori School?

A It employs more than 4,000 staff from other countries

B It provides both scary and exciting learning experiences

C Its first five students were relatives of Dr Gandhi

D The number of its students has begun to decline slightly

Question 40 The word jammed in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _

A serious B crowded C different D narrow

Question 41 The word efforts in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to

A opportunities B purposes C attempts D failures

Question 42 Which of the following is NOT true about CMS according to the passage?

A It is too difficult to organise a meeting of all the students because of the school’s size

B The school’s tuition fees are expensive and difficult to afford for low-income parents

C Its students are taught about world peace apart from some traditional subjects

D The school achieves great fame with its international exchange programmes

A CMS has the chance to work with teachers and students in foreign countries

B Students at CMS find it hard to gain recognition despite their academic excellence

C Teachers at CMS have been trying to instil a sense of confidence in students

D CMS places a strong emphasis on the well-being of its students

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Question 44 It is important to wear sun cream to reduce the sun’s detrimental effect on skin

Question 45 The company has upgraded its facilities and equipment to boost productivity

A catch B ban C increase D arrange

Question 46 The question from the journalist caught him off balance and he failed to give a satisfactory

answer

A upset him a lot B made him confused

Question 47 Local people are deeply concerned about the high frequency of road accidents

A annoyed B worried C pleased D scared

Question 48 Some art enthusiasts were astonished when one of his most celebratory works

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11 dispute n /dɪˈspjuːt/ /ˈdɪs.pjuːt/ cuộc tranh cãi

20 psychologist n /saɪˈkɒl.ə.dʒɪst/ nhà tâm lý học

22 characteristic n /ˌkær.ək.təˈrɪs.tɪk/ đặc điểm

26 significantly adv /sɪɡˈnɪf.ɪ.kənt.li/ một cách đáng kể

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49 detrimental adj /ˌdet.rɪˈmen.təl/ gây hại

52 satisfactory adj /ˌsæt.ɪsˈfæk.tər.i/ thỏa đáng

56 celebratory adj /ˌsel.əˈbreɪ.tər.i/ có tính chúc mừng

57 celebrated adj /ˈsel.ə.breɪ.tɪd/ nổi tiếng, lừng danh

1 keep up with somebody/something theo kịp ai/cái gì

2 think back on something hồi tưởng về cái gì

3 cut down on something cắt giảm cái gì

4 get on with somebody hòa hợp với ai

5 suggest doing something đề xuất làm gì

7 be capable of doing something có khả năng làm gì

8 have a foot in both camps có liên quan tới cả 2 phe (đối lập nhau)

11 set up something thành lập cái gì (công ty, tổ chức, nhóm,…)

12 be responsible for something chịu trách nhiệm cho cái gì

13 apart from somebody/something ngoài ai/cái gì

14 place an emphasis on something chú trọng về cái gì

15 catch somebody off balance làm ai bối rối

16 throw something away vứt cái gì

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Question 1 Quang and Ngoc are chatting about social issues

- Quang: “I think that we must stop school violence.”

- Ngoc: “ Both victims and bullies suffer from it.”

A For sure B I don’t agree C It’s not true D That’s a bad idea

Question 2 David is at a restaurant

- Waiter: “Here’s your bill.”

- David: “ _”

A Could you bring me another bowl? B Could you give me the menu?

C Could I try this on? D Could I pay in cash?

Question 3 He intended his mother a smartphone as a birthday gift

A to buying B to buy C buy D buying

Question 4 Although he has little experience, he is _ than the other members

A as hardworking B hardworking C more hardworkingD the most hardworking

Question 5 Martin met his neighbour when he in the park

A was jogging B is jogging C has jogged D jogs

Question 6 In order to achieve success, it is important that you keep your eyes and stay focused

on your goals

A. on the map B on the fence C on the road D on the ball

Question 7 She learns how to cook from her grandmother, _?

A didn’t she B isn’t she C hasn’t she D doesn’t she

Question 8 I prefer the quiet pace of life in countryside

Question 9 Differences in attitudes among generations can _ daily conflicts

A go on B cut down C bring about D keep up

Question 10 These plants and flowers _ by my mother twice a day

A water B have watered C are watered D will water

Question 11 It is difficult to concentrate your work when you are anxious

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Question 12 It isn’t quite to travel by train, but it doesn’t cost much money

A quicken B. quick C quickly D quickness

Question 13 Nam was upset because his classmates jokes about him

Question 14 from the business trip, Mr Kim attended an online meeting with his partner

A Having returned B To return C Returns D Returns

Question 15 The police arrived on the of the accident within minutes

Question 16 Susan will perform this song _

A when her schools holds a singing contest

B after her school had held a singing contest

C before her school held a singing contest

D as her school was holding a singing contest

Question 17 His father _ a sense of patriotism in him and his brothers

A classified B defined C established D implanted

Question 18 A match B scheme C check D chore

Question 19 A mix B fit C bite D skip

Question 20 A appearance B benefit C solution D assistant

Question 21 A inform B happen C believe D expect

Question 22 He’s been jobless for months, so he has to rely on his parents for financial support

A active B confident C unemployed D disappointed

Question 23 Johnson is ambitious He will not stop until he achieves his goals

Question 24 A student who knows to use their time wisely will not be stressed when exams approach

A upset B comfortable C unhappy D tired

Question 25 Despite the tight deadline, she went the extra mile to conduct additional research for her

project

A made little effort B walked a long distance

C tried very hard D became extremely excited

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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

For most of you, it will be another few years before you enter the world of work (26) _, you can still get prepared by developing suitable skills How? By becoming a volunteer Young people can do anything from (27) for kids to getting involved in local environmental projects

But what should you choose to do? A good idea is to think of something (28) _ you feel curious about or already have an interest in, and then try your best to get involved with it As a volunteer, you need to be friendly and professional, turn up on time and be able to handle problems, which are (29) _ skills that employers are looking for So, although you might not get (30) as a volunteer,

in the future you could get a better job because of your hard work

(Adapted from Prepare)

Question 26 A Moreover B However C Although D Because

Question 27 A asking B facing C acting D caring

Question 28 A where B whose C whom D that

Question 29 A each B much C another D all

Question 30 A engaged B convinced C paid D confused

People enjoy eating together with family and friends in every corner of the world However, customs

to do with good behaviour around the dinner table vary greatly In many parts of the world, people think

it is rude to eat your food noisily or to make any noise when you drink But in some countries, this is actually seen as a good thing In China, for example, it is considered polite to eat and drink noisily, because this is a sign that you are enjoying your meal Chinese people also show respect to their hosts by always leaving a little food in their bowls Meanwhile, in India, people show respect to their hosts by finishing all their food

There are even differences regarding how you sit at the dinner table For instance, in Britain it is bad manners to put your elbows on the table, and children are taught to keep their hands under the table when

they are not eating But in France, people are expected to keep their hands on the table at all times

And what about when the meal is over and the restaurant bill arrives? In France, the custom is for one person to pay the whole bill In Germany, however, it is divided up according to how much each person has eaten Then, finally, there is the problem of whether or not to leave a tip for the staff In Japan, people almost never tip, while in the USA, you are expected to leave at least 15-20% So, before you travel anywhere, make sure you know the local customs!

(Adapted from Open World)

Question 31 The passage is mainly about

A table manners in Western countries B cultural differences in dining customs

C differences in serving food D ancient dining traditions across the world

Question 32 The word vary in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _

Question 33 According to the passage, in China, it is not considered rude to _

A finish all your food B keep your hands on the table

C eat and drink noisily D. put your elbows on the table

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

A Leaving a tip for the staff is not very common in Japan

B In France, it is customary for a person to pay for the whole meal

C You should be aware of the local customs when you visit a place

D It is quite strange for an American person to leave a small tip

Do you ever get the feeling that your parents just don't listen to you? It's not that your parents ignore

you completely; it's more that they don't see things in quite the same way as you And this isn't the only

problem you may face

As you grow up, your personality is developing and you're trying to become more independent, so naturally you have more questions and opinions about all aspects of your life You start wondering whether your parents actually know what they're talking about These doubts can lead to arguments and it's hard for parents to know how to deal with this That's often because it's the first time they've been

responsible for a teenager and they're learning to cope!

Obviously, it's important to respect your parents and you should try to understand why they might have

a different point of view from yours Their priority is to provide you with a structured environment, where

they can guide and support you However, it's vital that they try and see your point of view They also

need to give you the freedom to make your own decisions

Ideally, your home should be a place where things can be discussed reasonably and constructively Try

to remember that in every family there are good times and bad times, but your parents are there for you throughout

The important thing is to keep talking Remember that there's no reason why people should automatically understand all your views The more you can discuss things with your parents in a mature way, the happier you will feel On the other hand, if you really find it impossible to talk to your parents,

it might be a good idea to find a family member, teacher or professional counsellor who can help you Above all, stay positive and remember that it won't be long before you'll be able to make your own decisions

(Adapted from Complete First for School)

A Teen Issues and Parents’ Complaints B Learning to Live Independently

C Parents are Humans Too! D Earning Trust from Your Parents?

A parents B things C opinions D aspects

Question 38 According to paragraph 2, teenagers’ doubts about their parents

A make it hard to understand their parents

B raise some questions about their lives

C put a big pressure on their personal lives

D cause conflicts between them and their parents

Question 39 The word cope in paragraph 2 can be best replaced by _

A inspire B manage C accept D protect

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Question 40 The word guide in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _

A As teens become more independent, they tend to be curious about their lives

B Parents put an emphasis on protecting their children from social media harm

C It is not uncommon for parents to completely ignore their children’s opinions

D Things cannot be solved even if teenagers talk to their parents frankly

A Children should be allowed to make their own decisions from a young age

B Teenagers are generally not conscious of ups and downs in family life

C Communication is crucial in maintaining a healthy relationship with parents

D The ability to make their own decisions helps teens earn trust from their parents

Question 43 Mary is excellent in academics She has good leadership skills

A Only by having good leadership skills does Mary excel in academics

B Were it not for her good leadership skills, Mary would excel in academics

C Not until Mary is excellent in academics does she have good leadership skills

D Not only does Mary excel in academics but she also has good leadership skills

Question 44 The storm was heavy We couldn’t continue our camping trip

A If the storm had been heavy, we couldn’t have continued our camping trip

B If the storm hadn’t been heavy, we could continue our camping trip

C If the storm hadn’t been heavy, we could have continued our camping trip

D If the storm had been heavy, he couldn’t continue our camping trip

Question 45 Tourists are allowed to touch the tree

A Tourists should touch the tree B Tourists can touch the tree

C Tourists mustn’t touch the tree D Tourists won’t touch the tree

Question 46 “My son won a scholarship to study in New York,” said Jenny

A Jenny said her son had won a scholarship to study in New York

B Jenny said my son had won a scholarship to study in New York

C Jenny said her son has won a scholarship to study in New York

D Jenny said my son won a scholarship to study in New York

Question 47 The last time he travelled abroad was two years ago

A He didn’t travel abroad two years ago B He has two years to travel abroad

C He has travelled abroad for two years D He hasn’t travelled abroad for two years

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Question 48 All the students must submit his assignments by Tuesday at the latest

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19 patriotism n /ˈpæt.ri.ə.tɪ.zəm/ /ˈpeɪ.tri.ə.tɪ.zəm/ lòng yêu nước

20 financial adj /faɪˈnæn.ʃəl/ /fɪˈnæn.ʃəl/ thuộc tài chính

29 tight adj /taɪt/ kín (lịch), không còn nhiều (tiền bạc, thời gian …)

34 professional adj /prəˈfeʃ.ən.əl/ chuyên nghiệp

42 customary adj /ˈkʌs.tə.mər.i/ theo phong tục

44 automatically adv /ˌɔː.təˈmæt.ɪ.kəl.i/ một cách tự động

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45 mature adj /məˈtʃʊər/ trưởng thành

55 discriminating adj /dɪˈskrɪmɪneɪtɪŋ/ có óc phán xét

56 discriminatory adj /dɪˈskrɪmɪnətəri/ có tính phân biệt đối xử

57 demographics n /ˌdem.əˈɡræf.ɪks/ nhân chủng học

58 power outage n /ˈpaʊər ˌaʊ.tɪdʒ/ cúp điện

1 suffer from something chịu đựng cái gì

2 keep one’s eyes on the ball tập trung cao độ

4 cut down something cắt giảm cái gì

5 bring about something gây ra, mang lại cái gì

7 concentrate on something tập trung vào cái gì

9 rely on somebody/something dựa vào ai/cái gì

10 go the extra mile cố gắng hết sức, làm mọi cách

13 look for somebody/something tìm ai/cái gì

14 care for somebody/something chăm sóc cho ai/cái gì

15 to do with something liên quan đến cái gì

16 be aware of something nhận thức về cái gì

17 be responsible for something chịu trách nhiệm cho cái gì

18 put an emphasis on something chú trọng vào cái gì

19 allow somebody to do something cho phép ai làm gì

20 be conscious of something có ý thức về cái gì

21 implant something in someone gieo giắc cái gì vào ai

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Question 1 A meat B weak C heart D stream

Question 2 A migrate B gesture C again D figure

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 afford B compare C connect D enter

Question 4 A emission B achievement C approval D argument

Question 5 Seeking a well-paid job amid the economic crisis is like looking for a needle in a haystack

A something that is easy to find B something that costs a lot of money

C something that is cheaper than usual D something that is impossible to find

Question 6 The hotel receptionist was helpful and courteous when she showed us the way to the nearest

gas station

A friendly B respectful C impolite D tired

Question 7 She is an accomplished foreign language teacher who is fluent in both English and Chinese

Question 8 Martin was disappointed when his visa application was rejected

A accepted B maintained C refused D attracted

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

Question 9 All the dishes _ by our 8-year-old son two hours ago

A washed B were washed C have washed D wash

Question 10 The campaign aims to students’ awareness about body shaming

Question 11 Henry heard some noises when he _ books in the library

A has read B reads C is reading D was reading

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Question 12 Being the sole breadwinner of the family, she always feels that she has a heavy _ to bear

Question 13 I avoided _ my promotion in front of Laura for fear of upsetting her

A mention B mentioning C to mention D to mentioning

Question 14 It is raining heavily outside, ?

A was it B wasn’t it C isn’t it D is it

Question 15 He applied _ a job at the local factory after graduation

Question 16 The school has decided to reduce tuition fees, that poorer students have access to education

A is ensured B ensure C ensuring D ensured

Question 17 The more I talk to him, I like him

A the more than B the most C more than D the more

Question 18 You will understand the importance of patience when you

A watch out B grow up C fall behind D give in

Question 19 This article helps explain the increasing _ of some social media apps

A popular B popularise C popularly D popularity

Question 20. He is being to take over the pottery workshop when his father retired

A implanted B initiated C groomed D accounted

Question 21 Her family has been living in _ UK since 2009

A an B Ø (no article) C a D the

Question 22 They will take a vacation in Nha Trang

A when they have free time B after they had had free time

C as soon as they had free time D until they will have free time

Question 23 A good will try to make the candidates calm and relaxed

A employee B student C referee v interviewer

Question 24 Minh and Trung are talking about women in society

- Minh: “I think that married women should not go to work.”

- Trung: “ _ It’s boring to be housewives all their lives.”

A I agree with you B It’s true

C I don’t quite agree D For sure

Question 25 Susan is chatting with Lucy

- Susan: “ ”

- Lucy: “That sounds great!”

A What time is it? B Which do you prefer, black or blue?

C How about swimming this afternoon? D How have you been?

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Greenland has always been a harsh place to live Although it is the biggest island in the world, the enormous ice sheet covers 75% of its surface (26) , that could be changing As a result of global warming, Greenland's ice is melting Huge chunks of ice, some measuring as much as 120 km2, have been breaking off Greenland's glaciers and drifting off to the ocean Warmer weather is also bringing more rain, (27) is slowly melting the ice of the interior

The real question is, what is underneath the ice? (28) mining experts say Greenland could hold massive deposits of gold, precious stones, rare earth, metals and even oil The government is encouraging companies to come and set up mines, but many Greenlanders worry that the mining industry will not (29) their lives They fear its (30) on the environment in one of the last unpolluted places on Earth

(Adapted from On Screen)

Question 26 A Therefore B Because C Moreover D However

Question 27 A where B which C whose D who

Question 28 A Each B Many C Much D Another

Question 29 A involve B react C enrich D manage

Question 30 A demand B request C purpose D effect

Often called the 'Venice of the North', Amsterdam has over 100 kilometres of canals and over 1,500 bridges A canal cruise offers the perfect way to enjoy the city, taking you on a journey along the main waterways and also the many smaller canals, to discover hidden corners of the city Many boats offer a

Hop-On Hop-Off option, allowing you to get off and visit famous sights as you pass them before

continuing your trip

The Rijksmuseum is one of Amsterdam's must-see attractions The museum first opened its doors to

the public in 1800, and now has a magnificent collection of more than 8,000 works of art, including

works by artists such as Rembrandt and Rubens

The Albert Cuyp Market is one of the best-known and busiest street markets in Europe It began trading

in 1904, and now over 300 stalls line the street, selling everything from fruit, vegetables, cheese and fish

to clothes and cosmetics

Rembrandtplein in the heart of the old city is lined with cafés, restaurants and hotels, making it a magnet for tourists In the summer, the seats outside cafés are packed with people enjoying a drink, chatting or just watching the world go by

(Adapted from Open World)

Question 31 The passage is mainly about _

A strange experiences in Amsterdam B a tourist destination in Amsterdam

C things to do when visiting Amsterdam D less popular places in Amsterdam

Question 32 The word them in paragraph 1 refers to _

A canals B bridges C hidden corners D famous sights

Question 33 According to the passage, the best way to explore Amsterdam is to

A try a Hop-On Hop-Off option B pay a visit to the Rijksmuseum

C go to busy street markets D take a canal cruise

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Question 34 The word magnificent in paragraph 2 mostly means

A impressive B small C normal D unattractive

Question 35 All of the following activities tourists can do when visiting Amsterdam mentioned in the passage EXCEPT

A having a drink at a café B admiring works by famous artists

C buying clothes and cosmetics D enjoying traditional European meals

Living coral reefs are amazing ‘cities beneath the sea’ that are full of life The reefs develop well in the warm oceans near the Equator The Great Barrier Reef, in Australia, is the largest reef in the world It

is 2,000 kilometres long Each year, thousands of visitors come to see this remarkable world beneath the

waves However, there are rules - visitors can only visit 5% of the reef In this way, they can still enjoy the reef while it remains protected for future generations

In recent years, a number of dangers have threatened coral reefs and the life that depends on them

One of the biggest threats is an illegal way of fishing that explodes bombs in the water to kill as many fish as possible It kills most living things and causes great lamage to the reef's structure

Fishing with an extremely dangerous chemical called cyanide is another threat to reefs, particularly in

the Philippines Fishermen put this poisonous chemical into the reef water because it stuns the fish and

they can't move They catch the fish easily and then sell them for big money to aquariums or restaurants The chemical they use kills coral polyps, and causes large areas of the reef to die Water pollution also damages reefs In addition, warmer water in the oceans has been causing many areas of reefs to turn white Biologists are worried that further warming may damage coral reefs even more

Threats to coral reefs are serious, but there is reason to hope that they will survive Coral reef conservation can help these tiny coral polyps, which have survived natural threats for millions of years,

to rebuild the damaged reefs that so many ocean creatures and plants depend on

(Adapted from Close-up)

Question 36 Which could be the best title for the passage?

A Cities Beneath the Sea B The Great Barrier Reef in Danger

C Efforts to Conserve Coral Reefs D Climate Change and Coral Reefs

Question 37 The word remarkable in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to

A typical B complex C dangerous D unusual

Question 38 According to paragraph 1, the purpose of setting rules for visitors to only visit 5% of the Great Barrier Reef is to _

A make them more curious about the reef B ensure that other people can enjoy the reef

C protect the reef from damage D teach future generations about the reef

Question 39 The word them in paragraph 2 refers to

A threats B coral reefs C visitors D living things

Question 40 The word poisonous in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to

A harmless B effective C toxic D temporary

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A Fishing with cyanide is prohibited in the Philippines to protect coral reefs

B Coral reefs are less likely to flourish in the warm oceans near the Equator

C Using cyanide to catch the fish poses a significant threat to coral reefs

D Climate change has nothing to do with the process of coral reefs turning white

A There is little hope that coral reefs will survive man-made threats

B The damage to coral reefs can put many ocean creatures at risk

C Water pollution quickens the process of coral reefs turning white

D Conservation efforts are not enough to protect coral reefs from damage

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 Doing voluntary work is a useful way to help students improve its social skills

Question 46 “How long have you worked for this hospital, Clare?” asked Peter

A Peter asked Clare how long had she worked for that hospital

B Peter asked Clare how long she had worked for this hospital

C Peter asked Clare how long she worked for that hospital

D Peter asked Clare how long she had worked for that hospital

Question 47 It’s obligatory for all the guests to bring their invitation

A All the guests can bring their invitation

B All the guests must bring their invitation

C All the guests shouldn’t bring their invitation

D All the guests may not bring their invitation

Question 48 He began to learn to draw when he was five

A He has learnt to draw since he was five

B He has learnt to draw for five years

C He has five years to learn to draw

D He hasn’t learnt to draw since he was five

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Question 49 Henry had just stopped working on his thesis He received an emergency call

A No sooner had Henry received an emergency call than he stopped working on his thesis

B Only after Henry had received an emergency call did he stop working on his thesis

C Scarcely had Henry stopped working on his thesis when he received an emergency call

D Only by receiving an emergency call did Henry stop working on his thesis

Question 50 He didn’t understand the instructions properly He didn’t pass the exam

A If he had understood the instructions properly, he will have passed the exam

B If he had understood the instructions properly, he would have passed the exam

C If he had understood the instructions properly, he won’t have passed the exam

D If he had understood the instructions properly, he wouldn’t have passed the exam

Tiêu đề	ĐỀ DỰ ĐOÁN ĐẶC BIỆT PHÁT TRIỂN ĐỀ MINH HỌA 2024
Tác giả	Cụ Vũ Thị Mai Phương
Chuyên ngành	English
Thể loại	Practice test
Năm xuất bản	2024

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