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CODE READING PAPER Time permitted: 60 minutes Number of questions: 40 _ Directions:In this section you will read FOUR different passages Each one is followed by 10 questions about it For questions 1-40, you are to choose the best answer A, B, C or, to each question Then, on your answer sheet, find the number of the question and fill in the space that corresponds to the letter of the answer you have chosen Answer all questions following a passage on the basis of what is stated or implied in that passage You have 60 minutes to answer all the questions, including the time to transfer your answers to the answer sheet PASSAGE – Questions 1-10 The hugs that keep on giving Every weekend over the past 10 months, Nguyen Bao Ngoc has been walking around the Sword Lake in Hanoi, dressed up as Doremon, a popular Japanese comic book character that is half cat half robot Stretching his arms out, he tries to hug as many strangers as possible Some stop to hug him back before putting money into one of the boxes that his friends are holding Some others walk faster and avoid eye contact with him Ngoc, 23, says he started the “Hug Me” (Om toidi) campaign in February, inspired by the Free Hugs social movement in Australia The difference is his hugs are not free, because he wants to raise money to help children in poor and remote areas around the country.A The senior college student who is studying to become a TV reporter has been doing charity work for three years In one of his most successful attempts, he worked as a xe om motorbike taxi driver in his free time and donated all the money he could earn to poor families in his hometown in Quang Binh Province But “Hug Me,” Ngoc says, is his favorite because with it, he can get the attention of his peers “Young people my age have been more into social media than real life We may cry over a sad story on Facebook but when we witness the same story in real life, we can be indifferent" B As hugging in public is not very common in Vietnam, Ngoc said he puts on costume so that strangers will not feel uncomfortable Doremon the cat is in fact famous for its friendliness and kindness Sometimes, for a change, he also dresses as a bee or a puppy.C Many students who gave him a hug donated more than VND5,000, which is what he hopes to receive, allowing the campaign to earn between $50 and $200 each week Some also brought old clothes and books Ngoc has organized two trips to bring gifts and food to children in Quang Binh and the northern mountainous province of Yen Bai this year The third has been planned for December Ngoc has been diagnosed with first stage bone marrow cancer but he says his condition is "stable." He says he does not want to be defined by his illness Having cancer is not the motivation for him to help others “I’d it anyway I want people to see me as a student doing charity work, not a cancer patient doing charity work." D Why does Ngoc start the "Hug Me" campaign? A to initiate a social movement in Australia B to offer free hugs C to raise money for charity D to pay for his tuition fee at college The word "some" in paragraph refers to A friends B children C strangers D boxes The word "senior" in paragraph is closest in meaning to: A last-year B superior C advanced D leading The word "indifferent" in paragraph is closest in meaning to: 1 A uncaring B concerned C dissimilar D responsive What character might probably not represent a costume that Ngoc dresses? A a cat B a bee C a puppy D a panda How much is the "Hug Me" campaign expected to earn a month? A VND5,000 B $50 and $200 C $200 and $800 D free The word "third" in paragraph refers to A province B campaign C trip D month In which space (marked A, B, C and D in the passage) will the following sentence fit? "“I want to live and love in the real world, not the virtual world.” He added A A B B C C D D What does Ngoc mean when he said "I want people to see me as a student doing charity work, not a cancer patient doing charity work" A having cancer motivates him to charity work B he does not like being remembered by his illness C any student with such illness can more to help other people D he is a student who helps cancer people 10 In which paragraph does the author mention the bad health condition of Nguyen Bao Ngoc? A paragraph B paragraph C paragraph D paragraph 2 PASSAGE – Questions 11-20 MY FIRST BIKE My biking beginnings can be summed up in two words: teenage love My first girlfriend was small with short blonde hair, and I was mad about her Our romance came to an abrupt end, however, when she started going out with another guy in my hometown, Crieff He rode a 50 cc road motorbike first and then a 125 And whereas I had always walked my girlfriend home, suddenly she was going back with this guy I was nearly sixteen by then and already heartbroken Then one day, on the way back from a shopping trip to Perth with my mum, we passed Buchan’s, the local bike shop There was a light blue 50 cc bike on display right at the front of the shop I didn’t know what make it was, or if it was any good Such trivialities were irrelevant to me All I knew was that I could get it in three months’ 10 time when I was sixteen and allowed to ride it Maybe I could even get my girlfriend back I’d ridden my first bike when I was about six My father organised a tiny red Honda 50 cc and we headed off to a field that belonged to a family friend I clambered on and shot off I thought it was just the best thing Just one large heap of straw I thought I would have a go I came racing towards the adults, shot right through the gap in the straw I was thrilled to hear the adults scream and elated that it had frightened them It was my first time on a motorbike It was exciting and I wanted more So when I looked through Buchan’s window in Perth that day, it suddenly all made sense to me I can’t remember whether it was to win back my ex-girlfriend’s heart or not, but more than anything else it meant that, instead of having to walk everywhere, I could ride my motorbike to school and the games fields at the bottom of Crieff and when I went out at weekends I started to fantasise about it I spent all my waking hours thinking about getting on and starting up the bike, putting on the helmet and riding around Crieff I couldn’t sleep Driven to desperation by my desire for a bike, I made a series of promises to my mum: I won’t leave town I’ll be very safe I won’t take any risks I won’t anything stupid But, in fact I was making the promises up – I never thought about keeping them Crieff is a small town and my whole childhood was spent walking around the town It was great, but I was getting to that age when children become aware of the possibilities of venturing further afield Unless, like us, you went everywhere by bicycle With so many beautiful places nearby, the idea of getting a motorbike was too much to resist 11 The word "romance" in paragraph could be best replaced by: A love affair B fascination C charm D lover 12 Why did Ewan's relationship with his first girlfriend finish? A She didn't enjoy walking B She met someone with a motorbike C He was upset by her behavior D He made her angry 13 What does “such trivialities” in paragraph refer to? A his mother’s attitude to the bike B the bike’s size and colour C the bike’s price D the bike’s quality and its manufacturer 14 Why didn't Ewan buy the bike immediately? A He couldn't afford it B He wasn't old enough to ride it C He hadn't learnt how to ride it D He didn't know if his girlfriend would like it 15 The adults were frightened the first time Ewan rode a motorbike because they thought A the bike was too noisy B the bike was too fast C he was going to have an accident D the bike was too big for him 3 16 What was Ewan's main reason for buying the motorbike? A It was less expensive than a car B It would help his relationship with his girlfriend C It was good for his image D It was a useful means of transport 17 How did Ewan’s desire for the bike affect his behaviour? A He couldn’t think about anything else B He spent more time talking to his mother C He invented reasons for buying the bike D He spent a lot of time riding a friend’s bike 18 The word "it" in paragraph refer to A the bike B the helmet C his hometown Crieff D his desperation 19 What does Ewan mean by saying “venturing further afield”? in the last paragraph? A taking greater risks B becoming more independent C travelling to more distant places D living somewhere different 20 Who, according to the whole passage, was most against Ewan getting a motorbike? A his first girlfriend B his father C his mother D his friends 4 PASSAGE – Questions 21-30 THE BEATLES The Beatles became the most popular group in rock music history This quartet of extraordinarily talented musicians generated a phenomenal number of pieces that won gold records They inspired a frenzy that transcended countries and economic strata While all of them sang, John Lennon and Paul McCartney wrote the majority of their songs Originally, Lennon and five others formed a group called the Quarrymen in 1956, with McCartney joining them later that year George Harrison, John Lennon, and Paul McCartney, together with Stuart Sutcliffe, who played the bass guitar, and Pete Best on the drums, performed together in several bands for a few years, until they finally settled on the Silver Beatles in 1960 American rock musicians, such as Chuck Berry and Elvis Presley, influenced Lennon’s and McCartney’s music, whose first hits consisted of simple tunes and lyrics about young love, “Love Me Do” and “Please, Please Me” The Beatles’s U.S tour propelled them to stardom and led to two movies A Hard Day’s Night and Help!, filmed in 1964 and 1965 The so-called British invasion of the United States was in full swing when they took the top five spots on the singles charts, followed by the release of their first film During the 1960s, their music matured and acquired a sense of melody The lyrics of their songs became deeper and gained in both imagination and meaning Their popularity continued to grow as the Beatles turned their attention to social problems and political issues in “Nowhere Man” and “Eleanor Rigby.” Loneliness and nostalgia come through in their ballads “Michelle” and “Yesterday,” which fully displayed the group’s professional development and sophistication Lennon’s sardonic music with lyrics written in the first person, and McCartney’s songs that created scenarios with offbeat individuals, contributed to the character of the music produced by the group In addition to their music, the Beatles set a social trend that popularized long hair, Indian music, and mod dress For a variety of reasons, the musicians began to drift apart, and their last concert took place in San Francisco in 1966 The newspapers and tabloids publicized their quarrels and lawsuits, and the much idolized group finally disbanded in 1970 However, their albums had outsold those of any other band in history Although all of the Beatles continued to perform solo or form new rock groups, alone, none could achieve the recognition and success that they had been able to win together 21: What does the passage mainly discuss? A The history and music of the Beatles C The history and milestone of rock music B The fashion and music popular in the 1960s D The creation and history of a music group 22: According to the passage, how many members were in the band, formed in 1956? A four B five C six D seven 23: According to the passage, which of the Beatles had the greatest musical talent? A John Lennon and Paul McCartney B George Harrison and John Lennon C Stuart Sutcliffe and Pete Best D John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and George Harrison 24: The author of the passage implies that the Beatles _ A competed with American musicians B wrote their music as a group C became popular relatively quickly D were active in social movements 25: According to the passage, the Beatles’s fame grew as a result of _ 5 A Chuck Berry’s involvement B their American tour C two movies made in the U.S D their first two hits 26: The author of the passage implies that over time, the music and lyrics by the Beatles _ A became more complex than at the beginning of their career B declined in quality and political significance C were dedicated to women named Eleanor and Michelle D made them the richest musician in the world 27: The word “acquired” in paragraph is closest in meaning to _ A imparted B attached C imprinted D attained 28: According to the passage, when did the Beatles experience their greatest success? A In the late 1950s B After their break-up in 1970 C During the early and mid-1960s D Throughout their lifetimes 29: The word “scenarios” in paragraph is closest in meaning to _ A sceneries B situations C life stories D love themes 30: The word “disbanded” in paragraph is closest in meaning to _ A separated B slipped C reveled D bonded 6 PASSAGE – Questions 31-40 THE UNITED NATIONS When the United Nations was first formed in 1945, only 51 countries were members Now, however, the United Nations is truly a world organization In fact, today almost every nation in the world is a member of the UN The main goal of the United Nations is to bring different nations together to promote peace and justice in the world The UN also works to make the world a safe and secure place It is important to remember that the UN is not a "world government" This means that the UN does not make laws for different countries to follow It also does not enforce laws made by governments However, the UN does hold regular votes on global policies and issues Also, like a government, the UN is divided into different branches, or sections Considering that the UN is such a large organization, it makes sense that it needs to be separated into different pieces to be effective There are six branches in the United Nations Below, the first three branches of the UN are discussed In a later chapter, the other three divisions will be explained The main branch is called the "General Assembly" In this branch, all members of the United Nations are represented Each member country has one vote These votes are counted when the UN has meetings about world issues For example, if there is a problem in a certain area of the world or in a particular country, the UN will vote on how to best solve the problem At least two- thirds of all member countries, that is 67 percent, must agree on how to resolve the problem in order for the UN to take action If less than twothirds of the voting countries agree, no immediate action is taken Another branch of the UN is the Security Council (A) The main purpose of this department is to maintain international peace and keep the world secure (B) In this branch, there are only fifteen members Five of these members are permanent The permanent members are China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom (Britain), and the United States (C) The other ten members are elected by the General Assembly for twoyear terms (D) The third important branch of the UN is the Economic and Social Council This branch works to help monitor the world economy It also works to resolve social issues around the world For example, issues of concern for the Economic and Social Council are violations of human rights, the fight against international crime such as selling illegal drugs, and destruction of the environment There are 54 government representatives serving on this council These members are elected by the General Assembly to serve for three-year terms Council members are elected to represent certain areas of the world, so the council has fourteen members from Africa, eleven from Asia, ten from South America, and nineteen from Europe and North America 31 The word “branches” in paragraph is closest in meaning to A growing parts B locations C divisions D places of separation 32 The word “maintain” in paragraph is closest in meaning to A hold on to B preserve C develop D argue 33 The pronoun "it" in paragraph refers to A the world economy B the general assembly of the UN C the monitors D the Economic and Social Council 34 In paragraph 2, why does the writer mention the highlighted sentence? "Considering that the UN is such a large organization, it makes sense that it needs to be separated into different pieces to be effective." A To defend the reasoning behind separating the UN into different sections B To argue for the UN as a world government C To say that there are a total of six branches in the UN D To explain how the voting works in the UN 7 35 How does the author argue that the UN is a true global organization? A There are 51 nations involved B It allows each country to vote C It includes almost all countries in the world D It acts as a global government 36 According to the passage, where does the largest percentage of representatives on the Economic and Social Council come from? A Europe and North America B Asia C South America D Africa 37 According to the passage, how many members of the Security Council are elected on a rotating basis? A 15 B C 20 D 10 38 Which of the sentences below best expresses the essential information in the highlighted sentence in paragraph 3? At least two-thirds of all member countries, that is 67 percent, must agree on how to resolve the problem in order for the UN to take action A The United Nations cannot take action right away because the General Assembly always has to meet together and vote B At least 66 percent of the General Assembly votes whenever the UN is asked to take action C A certain number of members must vote the same way in order for the assembly to something D Countries that vote in General Assembly of the UN seldom agree, so immediate action on issues is not taken 39 Where would the following sentence best fit in paragraph 4? If the Council feels that international peace is being threatened, the fifteen members will try to outline a way to resolve the situation in a peaceful manner A Paragraph 4, line B Paragraph 4, line C Paragraph 4, line D Paragraph 4, line 40 What does the author imply when he explains that the UN is not a world government? A The UN would probably work better if it did function as a government B Some larger countries would like the UN to be a government C Many people mistakenly think that the UN is really a type of government D Countries not like governments 8 CODE READING PAPER Time permitted: 60 minutes Number of questions: 40 _ Directions:In this section you will read FOUR different passages Each one is followed by 10 questions about it For questions 1-40, you are to choose the best answer A, B, C or D, to each question Then, on your answer sheet, find the number of the question and fill in the space that corresponds to the letter of the answer you have chosen Answer all questions following a passage on the basis of what is stated or implied in that passage You have 60 minutes to answer all the questions, including the time to transfer your answers to the answer sheet PASSAGE – Questions 1-10 STREET VENDORS STRUGGLE AMIDST GLOBAL INTEGRATION HA NOI (VNS) — As the country is integrating deeper into the world market, a number of street vendors who come to pursue their dream in cities might lose their jobs, experts have warned With the ASEAN Economic Community formed at the end of this year and the conclusion of the Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations, goods from other countries will flood Viet Nam's market, forming a wide range of products for supermarkets and store chains As a result, street vendors in urban areas will have fewer customers and finally disappear, said Nguyen Thi Lan Huong, director of the Institute of Labour Science and Social Affairs A Nguyen Thi Lan, a street vendor from Thai Binh province, said that her business met many difficulties due to the increased number of stores and supermarkets "We used to make between VND6 million (nearly US$270) and VND7 million (nearly $315) monthly but now our income has been unstable as we have fewer customers."B Nguyen Anh Tuan, 30, who lives in the Old Quarter said that he usually buys fruits and small items like scissors and cotton swabs from street vendors "It is really convenient and quick I can just stand at the front door and call for the food while going to stores or especially to the supermarket takes me a lot of time Moreover, I can bargain with the street vendors – one thing which you cannot in the supermarkets."C Nguyen Thi Thanh Na, 28, a migrant worker in Ha Noi wants to buy fruits and other items from street vendors for another reason "I come from rural areas so I sympathise with people who have to leave their hometowns and make ends meet in the city They have to walk around the 20 streets all day to find customers and sometimes, they are chased and their goods are confiscated by local police."D Lessons from developed countries show that informal workers like street vendors will be negatively affected or even disappear in the integration process; therefore, authorised agencies need to provide them with vocational training to help them adapt to the new situation, Vu Huu Kien, a 25 senior lecturer of international labour organisation said Sharing his opinion, Nguyen Thi Lan Huong, director of the Institute of Labour Science and Social Affairs said that street vendors should be trained to find jobs in industrial parks and in financial and personal service sectors The word "their" in paragraph refers to A street vendors' B jobs' C experts' D cities' What is NOT mentioned as a result of the formed ASEAN community? A products from neighboring countries will overflow domestic market B goods in supermarkets and store chains will be abundant C street sellers may lose their jobs D street vendors can better their lives in big cities Why does Mr Nguyen Anh Tuan frequently buy products from street vendors? A because of their high quality goods B because he spends a lot of time finding the supermarket 9 C because he can buy them more easily and probably with a cheaper price D because of his living in the Old Quarter The phrase "make ends meet" in paragraph is closest in meaning to: A work B earn money C live D walk The word "confiscated " in paragraph is closest in meaning to: A given B taken C offered D bought Who might be involved in the training of labour workforce? A Nguyen Thi Lan Huong B Vu Huu Kien C Nguyen Thi Thanh Na D Nguyen Thi Lan The word "them" in paragraph refers to A informal workers B authorised agencies C customers D goods What could be a solution for street vendors in the integration process? A authorised agencies provide them with new jobs B vocational training should be adjusted to suit these informal workers C more jobs in industrial parks should be available to untrained informal workers D training should be given to street vendors to help them find new jobs In which space (marked A, B, C and D in the passage) will the following sentence fit? "Poor and low-income people cannot compete and are likely to lose jobs in the service sectors"She added A A B B C C D D 10 In which paragraph does the author mention about the difficulties the street vendors meet in their daily business? A paragraph B paragraph C paragraph D paragraph PASSAGE 1 A B 2.D A 3.C D B A B 10 C 10 10 PASSAGE – Questions 11-20 In 1969, a key milestone in space travel was reached when Neil Armstrong set foot on the moon In 2001, another landmark event took place when the first civilian traveled into space as a paying tourist As a teenager, Dennis Tito dreamed of visiting outer space As a young man, he aspired to become an astronaut and earned a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in aerospace engineering However, Tito did not have all the qualities necessary to become a professional astronaut; so instead, he went to work as a space engineer in one of NASA’s laboratories for five years Later, Tito set up his own financial investment company and, eventually, he became a multi – millionaire Later in life, the ex – rocket engineer, still passionate about space travel, began looking into ways to make a trip into space In the early 1990s, the Soviet Space Agency was offering tickets for a visit to the Mir space station to anyone who could afford it Tito jumped at the chance for this once – in – a – lifetime experience Due to political and economic changes in the former Soviet Union, however, Tito’s trip was postponed and later, Mir was decommissioned In 2001, Tito’s dream was finally came true when he paid a rumored $20 million and took off aboard a SOYUZ rocket to deliver supplies to the International Space Station, a joint venture between the space agencies of Japan, Canada, Europe, Russia, and the U.S In preparation for the trip, Tito trained at the Gagarin Cosmonauts Training Center at Star City in Russia There, he underwent eight months of physical fitness training, weightless simulations, and a variety of other exercises to prepare him for space travel Although the Russians believed that Tito was adequately prepared for the trip, NASA thought otherwise Dennis Tito had to sign an agreement with international space officials taking financial responsibility for any equipment he damaged or broke on his trip He was also barred from entering any part of the space station owned by the U.S unless escorted Although Tito made history and paved the way for the future of space tourism, factors such as cost, and the amount of training required, stand in the way of space vacations becoming an option for most people in the near future In spite of this, Japanese and North American market data shows that there is definite public interest in space travel In a 1993 survey of 3,030 Japanese, 80 percent of those under the age of forty said they would like to visit space at least once Seventy percent of this group would pay up to three month’s salary for the trip In 1995, 1,020 households in North America were surveyed and of those, 60 percent were interested were under forty years of age Just over 45 percent said they would pay three month’s salary, around 18 percent said they would pay six month’s salary, and nearly 11 percent would pay a year’s salary Two – thirds of those who want to visit space would like to so several times Since the nature of this type of travel makes it hazardous to humans, it would have to be restricted to those who are physically fit and able to take responsibility for the risks involved 11 According to the passage, what was the main event in 1969? A Scientists planned to travel to space B People started to concern space travel C The dream of space travel became true D Neil Armstrong was ready for heading to the moon 12 When did Dennis Tito dream of becoming an astronaut? A When he was at kindergarten B When he was at primary school C When he was at his teen D When he was at university 13 Dennis Tito made the first trip as a space tourist A in the late ‘60s B in the early ‘90s C this century D in the late ‘50s 14 Which of the following is NOT true about Dennis Tito? A He has an advanced degree in aerospace engineering B He is now an astronaut for NASA C He eventually became a very wealthy man D He used to dream of travelling to outer space 15 Tito’s first trip into space was with to _ A the Russian/ the International Space Station 28 28 B the Americans/SOYUZ C members of the former Soviet Union/ the Mir space station D the Japanese agency 16 Which of the following describes NASA’s feelings about Tito’s trip into space? A extremely proud B somewhat eager C very concerned D disappointed 17 According to Japanese survey, which of the following is true? A Eighty percent of all those interviewed would be interested in travelling to space B Some people would pay a quarter of their annual salary to visit space C Only people under the age of forty are interested in space travel D Seventy percent of Japanese would pay three quarters of their annual salary to visit space 18 According to a North American survey on space travel, which is true? A Seventy – five percent of those surveyed would be interested in travelling to space B Most people would pay a year’s salary to visit space as a tourist C Most of the people interested in space travel were under the age of forty D Nearly sixty percent of those surveyed were interested in a vacation in space travel 19 According to the passage, who did not believe that Tito was trained well enough for the trip to space? A Russian Training Center B Japanese Training Center C European Training Center D NASA 20 Which of the following would probably prevent you from becoming a space tourist in the near future? A health B wealth C youth D age 11C 12C 13C 14B 15C 16C 17B 18C 19D 20A 29 29 PASSAGE – Questions 21-30 During the heyday of the railroads, when America’s rail system provided the bulk of the country’s passenger and freight transportation, various types of railroad cars were in service to accomplish the varied tasks handled by the railroads One type of car that was not available for public use prior to the Civil War, however, was a sleeping car; ideas for sleeping cars abounded at the time, but these ideas were unworkable It unfortunately took the death of a president to make the sleeping car a viable reality Cabinet – maker George M Pullman had recognized the demand for sleeping cars and had worked on developing experimental models of sleeping cars in the decade leading up to the Civil War However, in spite of the fact that he had made successful test runs on the Chicago and Alton Railroads with his models, he was unable to sell his idea because his models were too wide and too high for existing train station and bridges In 1863, after spending time working as a storekeeper in a Colorado mining town, he invested his savings of twenty thousand dollars, a huge fortune at that time and all the money that he had in the world, in a luxurious sleeping car that he named the Pioneer Pullman and friend Ben Field built the Pioneer on the site of the present – day Chicago Union Station For two years, however; the Pioneer sat on a railroad siding, useless because it could not fit through train stations and over bridges Following President Lincoln’s assassination in 1865, the state of Illinois, Lincoln’s birthplace, wanted to transport the presidential casket in the finest fashion possible The Pullman Pioneer was the most elegant car around; in order to make the Pullman part of the presidential funeral train in its run from Springfield to Chicago, the state cut down station platforms and raised bridges in order to accommodate the luxurious railway car The Pullman car greatly impressed the funeral party, which included Lincoln’s successor as president, General Ulysses S Grant, and Grant later requested the Pioneer for a trip from Detroit to Chicago To satisfy Grant’s request for the Pioneer, the Michigan Central Railroad made improvements on its line to accommodate the wide car, and soon other railroads followed George Pullman founded the Pullman Palace Car Company in partnership with financier Andrew Carnegie and eventually became a millionaire Pullman cars were normally a dark “Pullman green”, although some were painted in the host railroad’s colors The cars carried individual names, but usually did not carry visible numbers In the 1920s, the Pullman Company went through a series of restructuring steps, which in the end resulted in a parent company, Pullman incorporated, controlling the Pullman Company (which owned and operated sleeping cars) and the Pullman – Standard Car Manufacturing Company 21 Which of the following best states the main idea of the passage? A America’s railroads used to provide much of the country’s transportation B President Lincoln’s assassination in 1865 shocked the nation C George Pullman was the only one to come up with the idea for a sleeping car D Pullman’s idea for a sleeping car became workable after Lincoln’s death 22 A “heyday” in paragraph is most probably a A time for harvest B a period with low prices C a period of great success D a type of railroad schedule 23 It can be inferred from the passage that before the Civil War, sleeping cars A were used abundantly B were thought to be a good idea C were only used privately D were used by presidents 24 What is the main idea of paragraph 2? A Pullman had been successful in selling his sleeping cars B Though Pullman had been successful in test runs with his sleeping cars model; it could not be suitable with the transportation in Chicago C Pullman had recognized the demand for sleeping cars D Pullman had invested much money on developing the sleeping cars 25 What was the initial problem that made Pullman’s car unusable? A They were too large B They were too expensive C They were too slow 30 30 D They were too unusual 26 What is stated in the passage about George Pullman? A He once had a job in a store B He always lived in Chicago C He worked in a mine D He saved money for his project 27 What is true about the sleeping cars? A The experimental models of sleeping cars had not been successful until 1863 B The Pioneer did not cost Pullman a fortune C The Pioneer was considered to be the most charming cars in comparison with others D The Pullman car was extremely beneficial because of its fitness through train station and bridges 28 Why did the state of Illinois want to use the Pullman in Lincoln’s funeral train? A It was superior to other cars B It was the only railroad car that could make it from Springfield to Chicago C Ulysses S Grant requested it D The Pullman Palace Car Company was a major Illinois business 29 It can be inferred from the passage that the Michigan Central Railroad A was owned by George Pullman B controlled the railroad tracks between Detroit and Chicago C was the only railroad company to accommodate wider cars D was the sole manufacturer of the Pioneer 30 This passage would most likely be assigned in which of the following courses? A Engineering B Political science C Finance D History 21 D 22.C 23 B 24 B 25 A 26.D 27 C 28.A 29 B 30 D 31 31 PASSAGE – Questions 31-40 Garbage cans are not magical portals Trash does not disappear when you toss it in a can Yet, the average American throws away an estimated 1,600 pounds of waste each year If there are no magic garbage fairies, where does all that trash go? There are four methods to managing waste: recycling, land-filling, composting, and incinerating Each method has its strengths and weakness Let’s take a quick look at each Recycling is the process of turning waste into new materials For example, used paper can be turned into paperboard, which can be used to make book covers Recycling can reduce pollution, save materials, and lower energy use Yet, some argue that recycling wastes energy They believe that collecting, processing, and converting waste uses more energy than it saves Still, most people agree that recycling is better for the planet than landfilling Land-filling is the oldest method of managing waste In its simplest form, land-filling is when people bury garbage in a hole Over time the practice of land-filling has advanced Garbage is compacted before it is thrown into the hole In this way more garbage can fit in each landfill Large liners are placed in the bottom of landfills so that toxic garbage juice doesn’t get into the ground water Sadly, these liners don’t always work Landfills may pollute the local water supply Not to mention that all of that garbage stinks Nobody wants to live next to a landfill This makes it hard to find new locations for landfills As landfill space increases, interest in composting grows Composting is when people pile up organic matter, such as food waste, and allows it to decompose The product of this decomposition is compost Compost can be added to the soil to make the soil richer and better for growing crops While composting is easy to onsite somewhere, like home or school, it’s hard to after the garbage gets all mixed up This is because plastic and other inorganic materials must be removed from the compost pile or they will pollute the soil There’s a lot of plastic in garbage, which makes it hard to compost on a large scale One thing that is easier to is burning garbage There are two main ways to incinerate waste The first is to create or harvest a fuel from the waste, such as methane gas, and burn the fuel The second is to burn the waste directly The heat from the incineration process can boil water, which can power steam generators Unfortunately, burning garbage pollutes the air Also, some critics worry that incinerators destroy valuable resources that could be recycled Usually, the community which you live manages waste Once you put your garbage in that can, what happens to it is beyond your control But you can make choices while it is still in your possession You can choose to recycle, you can choose to compost, or you can choose to let someone else deal with it The choice is yours 31 Which best explains why the author begins the text by talking about magical garbage fairies? A He is putting a common misconception to rest B He is trying to get the reader’s attention C He is addressing his concern in a serious way D He is supporting his argument with evidence 32 Which best expresses the meaning of the word “compacted” as it is used in the third paragraph? A Garbage is burned before it is thrown in a hole B Garbage is put in trucks before it is thrown in a hole C Garbage is crushed smaller before it is thrown in a hole D Garbage is put in a can before it is thrown in a hole 33 Which was NOT cited in the third paragraph as an issue with land-filling? A Landfills are smelly B Usable materials are wasted in landfills C Landfills may pollute the water supply D It is difficult to find locations for landfills 34 Which best expresses the main idea of the fourth paragraph? A Landfills take up a lot of space B Composting is good for the soil but it can be C The process of composting is very complicated and scientific D There is a lot of plastic garbage in landfills 35 Which best defines the meaning of incineration as it is used in the text? A To bury waste materials in a large hole B To allow waste products to decompose and become fertilizer 32 32 C To burn waste materials and harvest the energy D To turn waste materials into products like book covers 36 Which conclusion could be supported with text from the passage? A Each method of waste management has its drawbacks B Recycling is without a doubt the best way to handle waste C Incineration is the best way to process waste D All large cities should create massive compost piles 37 Which best expresses the author’s main purpose in writing this? A To convince readers to recycle and compost B To persuade readers that recycling is a waste of resources C To compare and contrast recycling and land-filling D To inform readers of methods of waste management 38 Which is NOT included in this text? A A description of how trash is collected B A description of the uses of compost C A description of the two methods of incinerating trash D A description of how landfills have advanced over time 39 Which best explains why composting is not feasible on a large scale? A People wouldn’t want to touch all of that gross rotting food B It would smell too bad in densely populated cities C It would attract rodents that would spread disease D Plastic would get into the compost and turn it into a pollutant 40 Which title best expresses the main idea of this text? A The Magic of Recycling: Bringing Back What Was Once Lost B Methods of Waste Management: Pros and Cons C Recycling Land-filling or Composting: Which is Best For You? D Do Your Part: How to Save the Earth by Recycling and Composting KEY: 31B 32C 33B 34B 35C 36A 37D 38A 39D 40B 33 33 A B C D A B C D CODE 11 READING PAPER Time permitted: 60 minutes Number of questions: 40 _ Directions:In this section you will read FOUR different passages Each one is followed by 10 questions about it For questions 1-40, you are to choose the best answer A, B, C or D, to each question Then, on your answer sheet, find the number of the question and fill in the space that corresponds to the letter of the answer you have chosen Answer all questions following a passage on the basis of what is stated or implied in that passage You have 60 minutes to answer all the questions, including the time to transfer your answers to the answer sheet PASSAGE – Questions 1-10 JAKARTA, 10 November 2015 – Italy is seeking to further deepen its relationship with ASEAN and will work with other Members of the European Union to further promote ASEAN-EU Dialogue Relations President of the Italian Republic, Honourable Sergio Mattarella, conveyed this message today when he made an official visit to the ASEAN Secretariat and met with Secretary-General of ASEAN, H.E Le Luong Minh Secretary-General Minh welcomed the President and noted that it was the first visit to the ASEAN Secretariat by a Head of State of an EU Member State He recalled Italy's successful hosting of the 10th Asia-Europe (ASEM) Summit in October 2014 in Milan, which contributed to advancing dialogue and cooperation among countries in Asia and Europe S.G Minh acknowledged the important role Italy is playing to promote ASEAN-EU Dialogue Relations He recalled the agreement reached between ASEAN and the EU to intensify efforts towards further deepening the relations, including the possibility of establishing an ASEAN-EU Strategic Partnership He further cited the decision made by ASEAN and EU in March 2015 to resume region-toregion Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations after the launch of the ASEAN Community at the end of this year President Mattarella acknowledged the excellent relationship Italy has with ASEAN and its Member States, and expressed the confidence that his visit to the countries in the region would contribute to advancing the existing mutually beneficial ties, in which vast potentials have yet to be tapped He sees similarity in the integration process in the EU and ASEAN, which have been instrumental in forging peace, stability and economic development He assured of Italy's contributing role and support towards to the goals and objectives of ASEAN Community He firmly believed in future of ASEAN-EU strategic partnership and expressed Italy's strong commitment to working with ASEAN in areas such as political and security, trade and investment and connectivity He strongly supported the resumption of a region-to-region FTA Secretary-General Minh informed that ASEAN is moving steadily towards realising an integrated, wellconnected, and people-oriented Community He added that ASEAN will adopt ASEAN Community 2025 vision to guide the Community's integration process over the next 10 years In this connection, he said that the continued support extended to ASEAN by its external partners, including the EU and EU Member States such as Italy, is of high importance to ASEAN's success and achievements Former Prime Minister of Italy, H.E Enrico Letta, who accompanied President Mattarella, took the opportunity to announce the establishment of the Forum Italia-ASEAN, which would serve as a platform to provide greater awareness for Italian private sector and businesses on the trade and investment opportunities in ASEAN What does “this message” in the first paragraph refer to? Italy wants to further deepen its relationship with ASEAN and will promote EU-ASEAN Dialogue Relations Italy wants to further deepen its relationship with ASEAN Italy will promote EU-ASEAN Dialogue Relations Italy is seeking for business in ASEAN countries According to the passage, how many times have ASEAN Secretaritat been visited by a Head of State of an EU Member State? Once Twice Three times Four times 34 34 A B C A B C A B C D A B C D A B C D B C D A B C D A B C D Which country hosted the 10th Asia-Europe (ASEM) Summit? Vietnam France Singapore D Italy What contributed to advancing dialogue and cooperation among countries in Asia and Europe? President Mattarella’s visit The ASEAN Community The 10th ASEM Summit D.Italy’s success When will the ASEAN Community be launched? In January 2015 In August 2015 In December 2015 In February 2016 What was NOT mentioned by S.G Minh in paragraph 3? Establishment of ASEAN-EU Strategic Partnership Italy’s promotion of ASEAN Community Italy’s role in ASEAN-EU Dialogue Relations Resumption of Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations Which has closest meaning to the word “resume” in paragraph 3? continued transferred began expected What does President Mattarella’s attitude towards S.G Minh’s suggestions? A He strongly agrees with Mr Minh He strongly disagrees with Mr Minh He doesn’t pay attention to Mr Minh He agrees with some of Mr Minh’s suggestions What is the best title for the reading passage? S.G Minh and President Mattarella ASEAN and Italy relations Italy to Further Deepen Relationship with ASEAN Future Relationship Between ASEAN and Italy 10 What is the purpose of this reading passage? To persuade readers of good relationship between ASEAN and Italy To explain the current relationship of ASEAN and Italy To report a meeting To express a personal opinion KEY: 1A 2A 3D 4C 5C6B 7A 8A 9C 10C 35 35 A B C D A B C D A B C D B C D A B C D PASSAGE – Questions 11-20 Based on fossils retrieved from South Africa’s Rising Star cave, two teams of researchers reconstructed the moving habits of Homo naledi – the mysterious human ancestor With funding from National Geographic, one took a close look at 107 foot bones, the other at 26 bones from a nearly complete right hand In most respects, the H naledi foot looks surprisingly like a modern human’s Its ankle joint, parallel big toe and wide heel bone belong to a striding biped, a creature fully adapted to efficiently walking upright on two legs But its lower arch and curved toe bones are more ape-like The hand, with its curved fingers, indicates that H naledi were strong climbers—and yet the long, strong thumb and shock-absorbing wrist could also have been capable of manipulating tools (though no tools have been found yet) It’s a mix of features scientists hadn't seen clearly yet in the genus Homo, to which modern humans belong ―H naledi had a unique form of movement for a member of the genus Homo,‖ says study author William Harcourt-Smith of CUNY’s Lehman College When, in the course of human evolution, did our ancestors climb down from the trees and begin striding across the land? It’s hard to say Lucy and other very early human ancestors, known as australopithecines, walked upright at least four million years ago, yet were certainly climbers and may have also been using stone tools But evidence for tree-climbing within the Homo lineage is rare Scientists suspect that Homo habilis, the "handy man," may have retained climbing abilities around two million years ago—but that view is based on just a few fragmentary fossils Now, the hands of H naledi tell us that despite its incredibly modern foot and striding steps, the species also retained ape-like tree-climbing abilities For most of human evolution, our ancestors mixed walking and climbing skill, and this was part of what made them so successful at adapting to change, says Stony Brook University’s Bill Jungers ―H naledi is no exception Because the bones from Rising Star have yet to be dated, it’s still not clear where H naledi fits into the bigger picture of human evolution Based on its morphology alone, it appears to be near the base of the Homo genus If H naledi is that old—around or 2.5 million years—this would mean some features in the hand facilitating tool-use appeared earlier than scientists thought, says study author Tracy Kivell of the University of Kent If, on the other hand, H naledi ends up being relatively perhaps 100,000 years old—then characteristics, like curved fingers, were retained (or developed independently) in a hominin that co-existed with modern humans ―Both scenarios are very interesting,‖ Kivell says 11 What is a Homo naledi? A type of ape An ancient tribe A human ancestor A pre-historic mystery 12 Who sponsored the two teams of researchers? South Africa’s Rising Star National Geographic The two teams of researchers The government 13 What respects of the Homo naledi does NOT look like human? Foot Ankle joint toe and heel bone lower arch and toe bones 14 What does ―which” in the passage refer to? A.The researchers Modern human the genus Homo Homo naledi 15 “Striding” in the passage has closest meaning to… Running Walking Climbing Swimming 16 According to the passage, Lucy is… 36 36 A.A researcher B An ape A A human ancestor C A Homo naledi 17 According to the passage, the fossil of H naledi’s handis… A.the first nearly complete hand of a Homosapien B an evidence for tree-climbing ability of human ancestors C very similar to modern human’s D the only complete fossil of ancient human 18 What is the main idea of the reading passage? A New human ancestor walked like modern human but climbed like apes B New human ancestor was found to climb like ape C Researchers found new human ancestor D New human ancestor was found in South Africa 19 Why does the author mention Homo habilis? A To list evidence of human ancestors B To prove that human ancestors climbed trees C To compare it with H naledi D To emphasize the importance of H naledi discovery 20 What does Bill Jungers imply by ―H naledi is no exception? A.H naledi is the oldest human ancestor B H naledi climbed trees and walked, like other human ancestors C H naledi climbed trees and strided, unlike other human ancestors D H naledi had modern foot, like other human ancestors KEY: 11C 12D 13 D14C 15B 16C 17B 18 A 19D 20B 37 37 PASSAGE – Questions 21-30 The most important requirement for life is the presence of liquid water, not only as part of the chemical reactions of life, but also as a medium to transport nutrients and wastes within the organism The water requirement automatically eliminates many worlds in our solar system The moon is airless, and although some data suggest ice frozen in the soil at its poles, it has never had liquid water on its surface Mercury too is airless and cannot have had liquid water on its surface for long periods of time Venus has some traces of water vapor in its atmosphere, but it is much too hot for liquid water to survive The inner solar system seems too hot, and the outer solar system seems too cold The Jovian planets have deep atmospheres, and at a certain level, they have moderate temperatures where water might condense into liquid droplets But it seems unlikely that life could begin there The Jovian planets have no surfaces were oceans could nurture the beginning of life, and currents in the atmosphere seem destined to circulate gas and water droplets from regions of moderate temperature to other levels that are much too hot or too cold for life to survive A few of the satellites of the Jovian planets might have suitable conditions for life Jupiter's moon Europa seems to have liquid-water ocean below its icy crust Nevertheless, Europa is not a promising site to search for life because conditions may not have remained stable for the billions of years needed for life to evolve beyond the microscopic stage If Jupiter's moons interact gravitationally and modify their orbits, Europa may have been frozen solid at some points in history Saturn's moon Titan may have oceans of liquid methane and ethane on its surface The chemistry of life that might crawl or swim on such a world is unknown, but life there may be unlikely because of the temperature The surface of Titan is a deadly -173°C (-290°F) Chemical reactions occur slowly or not at all at such low temperatures, so the chemical evolution needed to begin life may never have occurred on Titan Mars is the most likely place for life in our solar system The evidence, however, is not encouraging Meteorite ALH84001 was found on the Antarctic ice in 1984 It was probably part of debris ejected into space by a large impact on Mars ALH84001 is important because a team of scientists studied it and announced in 1996 that it contained chemical and physical traces of ancient life on Mars Scientists were excited too, but being professionally skeptical they began testing the results immediately In many cases, the result did not confirm the conclusion that life once existed on Mars Some chemical contamination from water on Earth has occurred, and some chemicals in the meteorite may have originated without the presence of life The physical features that look like fossil bacteria may be mineral formations in the rock We are left to conclude that, so far as we know, our solar system is bare of life except for Earth Consequently, our search for life in the universe takes us to other planetary systems 21 The word “automatically” in the passage is closest in meaning to A partially B actually C occasionally D naturally 22 Which of the following statements about the water on Venus is true? A.The war evaporated because of the high temperatures B The water became frozen in the polar regions C Only a little water is left in small lakes on the surface D Rain does not fall because there is no atmosphere 23 The word “it” in paragraph refers to… A ice B soil C moon D solar system 24 What can be inferred from the passage about the Jovian planets? A.Some of them may have conditions that could support life B Jupiter is classified as one of the Jovian planets C Europa is the largest of the moons that revolve around Jupiter D The orbits of the Jovian planets have changed over time 25 The word “stable” in the passage is closest in meaning to A visible 38 38 26 B C D 27 28 29 30 B active C constant D strong According to paragraph 5, why would life on Titan be improbably? A.It does not have an ocean It is not a planet It is too cold It has a low atmosphere Why does the author mention the meteorite ―ALH84001‖ in the passage? A Because it was found in Antarctica about 50 years ago B Because it was evidence of a recent impact on Mars C Because scientists thought that it contained evidence of life on Mars D Because the meteorite probably came from Mars a long time ago Which of the sentences below best expresses the information in the highlighted statement in the passage? A Life on Mars was found as a result of research in many cases B The evidence did not demonstrate that there was life on Mars in the past C Many cases of life were concluded in the history of Mars D The conclusion was that only one instance of life on Mars was verified The word “originated” in the passage is closest in meaning to… A turned B changed C begun D disappeared Which of the following statements most accurately reflects the author’s opinion about life in our solar system? A Life is probably limited to planets in the inner solar system B There is a large body of evidence supporting life on Mars C There is little probability of life on other planets D We should explore our solar system for conditions that support life KEY: 21 D 22A 23C 24B 25C 26C 27C 28B 29C 30C 39 39 31 B C D 32 A B C D 33 A B C D 34 B C D 35 PASSAGE – Questions 31-40 Taken together, income, occupation, and education are good measures of people's social standing Using a layered model of stratification, most sociologists describe the class system in the United States as: upper, upper middle, middle, lower middle, and lower class The different classes are arranged along a continuum with those with the most money, education, and prestige at the top and those with the least at the bottom In the United States, the upper class owns the major share of corporate and personal wealth; it includes those who have held wealth for generations as well as those who have recently become rich Only a very small proportion of people actually constitute the upper class, but they control vast amounts of wealth and power in the United States Those in this class exercise enormous control throughout society Despite social myths to the contrary, the best predictors to future wealth is the family into which you are born Each year, the business magazine Forbes publishes a list of the 400 wealthiest families and individuals in the country Of all the wealth represented on the Forbes 400 list, most is inherited Those in the upper class with newly acquired wealth are known as the nouveau riche Luxury vehicles, high-priced real estate, and exclusive vacations may mark the lifestyle of the newly rich The upper middle class includes those with high incomes and high social prestige They tend to be well educated professionals or business executives It is difficult to estimate exactly how many people fall into this group because of the difficulty of drawing lines between the upper, upper middle, and middle classes Indeed, the upper middle class is often thought of as "middle class" because their lifestyle sets the standard to which many aspire, but this lifestyle is actually unattainable by most The middle class is hard to define, in part because being "middle class" is more than just economic position A very large portion of Americans identify themselves as middle class even though they vary widely in lifestyle and in resources at their disposal But the idea that the United States is an open-class system leads many to think that the majority have a middle-class lifestyle The lower middle class includes workers in the skilled trades and low income bureaucratic workers, many of whom may actually define themselves as middle class This class includes blue collar workers and many service workers such as secretaries, hair stylists, food servers, police, and firefighters The term lower in this class designation refers to the relative position of the group in the stratification system, but it has a pejorative sound to many people, especially to people who are members of this class The lower class is composed primarily of the displaced and poor People in this class have little formal education and are often unemployed or working in minimum-wage jobs Six per cent of all working people now live below the poverty line The concept of the underclass has been added to the lower class The underclass includes those who are likely to be permanently unemployed and without means of economic support Rejected from the economic system, those in the underclass may become dependent on public assistance or illegal activities The word “those” in the passage refers to… A.characteristics groups classes continuum The word “enormous” in the passage is closest in meaning to very large very new very early very good Which of the sentences below best expresses the information in the highlighted statement in the passage? Although it is not generally accepted, your family provides the best prediction of your future wealth You can achieve great future wealth in spite of the family in which you may have been born It is not true that your family will restrict the acquisition of your future wealth and level of social status Social myths are contrary to the facts about the future wealth and social status of your family Why does the author mention the ―Forbes 400‖ in paragraph 3? A.To explain the meaning of the listing that appears every year To support the statement that most wealthy people inherit their money To cast doubt on the claim that family income predicts individual wealth To give examples of successful people who have modest family connections The word “exclusive” in the passage is closest in meaning to 40 40 A long B expensive C frequent D.relaxing 36 In paragraph 4, the author states that business and professional people with educational advantages are most often members of the A lower middle class B upper middle class C nouveau riche D upper class 37 According to paragraph 5, why most people identify themselves as middle class in the United States? A They have about the same lifestyle as everyone else in the country B They prefer not to admit that there are class distinctions in the United States C They don’t really know how to define their status because it’s unclear D They identify themselves with the majority who have normal lifestyles 38 According to paragraph 7, why has the underclass emerged? A The new term was necessary because the lower class enjoyed a higher lifestyle than it had previously B The increase in crime has supported a new class of people who live by engaging in illegal activities C Changes in the economy have caused an entire class of people to survive by welfare or crime D Minimum-wage jobs no longer support a class of people at a standard level in the economic system 39 What can be inferred about the lower class in the United States? A.They are often not able to find entry-level jobs B They work in jobs that pay minimum wage C They are service workers and manual laborers D They are considered lower class 40 All of the following are indicators of prestige in the United States EXCEPT A the level of education that a person has achieved B the amount of money that an individual has acquired C the type of employment that someone pursues D the hard work that a person does on a consistent basis KEY: 31B 32A 33A 34B 35B 36B 37B 38C 39 C 40D 41 41 ĐÁP ÁN A 11 C A 12 B D 13 D C 14 C C 15 B B 16 C A 17 B A 18 A C 19 D 10 C 20 B 21 D 22 A 23 C 24 B 25 C 26 C 27 C 28 B 29 C 30 C 31 B 32 A 33 A 34 B 35 B 36 B 37 B 38 C 39 C 40 D ĐỘ KHÓ (3) 11 (3) 21 (3) 31 (3) (3) 12 (3) 22 (3) 32 (3) (3) 13 (3) 23 (3) 33 (4) (3) 14 (3) 24 (4) 34 (4) (3) 15 (4) 25 (4) 35 (5) (3) 16 (4) 26 (5) 36 (4) (4) 17 (4) 27 (4) 37 (5) (4) 18 (4) 28 (4) 38 (5) (4) 19 (5) 29 (5) 39 (5) 10 (4) 20 (5) 30 (5) 40.(5) 42 42 ... 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