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I Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions

II Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions

III.Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following question

5 Linh can’t go out with us to see a movie now because she’s _ a meal

6 I’m responsible for cooking dinner as my mother usually works _

7 I usually _ my younger sisters when my parents are away on business

8 Ms Mai asked me how she could _ household chores equally in her family

9 In my family, my father always takes charge of doing the _ lifting

10 Her husband is very kind He always cares _ her and never puts on of the housework _ her

11 Mr Hoang found it difficult to be in charge of the household _

12 We take _ in doing the washing-up, cleaning the floor and watering the flowers

13 _ is a person who work at home and take care of the house and family

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

of the following questions

14 Lam and his friends often goes to the cinema to enjoy the new

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V Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following

exchanges

17 “I love studying science as it allows me to answer questions about natural world.”

- “ _”

A No, I won’t B Neither do I C Yes, I like it D So do I

18 “I have taken part in the science club for 3 months.”

VI Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the

underlined word(s) in each of the following questions

19 We always split the housework equally – my mom cooks, my dad cleans the house and I

do the washing – up

20 Parent are recommended to collaborate with teachers in educating children

VII Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the

21 From my point of view, parental divorce can cause lasting negative consequences for

children

A beginning of a marriage B the situation of not marrying

22 It is important to create a daily routine so as to improve your work-life balance today

A a situation in which two or more things are not treated the same

B a state that things are of equal weight or force

C a state that things are of importance

D a situation that things change frequently in amount

VIII Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct

word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks

When Scotsman Alexander Graham Bell (23) _ the telephone in 1876, it was a

revolution in communication (24) _ the first time, people could talk to each other

over great distances almost as clearly as if they were in the same room Nowadays, though, we

(25) _ use Bell’s invention for taking photographs, (26) _ the Internet or

watching video clips rather than talking Over the last two decades a new (27) _ of

spoken communication has emerged: the mobile phone

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IX Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions

Did you know that on average we forget about 80% of the medical information a doctor might give us? This fascinating information came to light as a result of a study carried out by Utrecht University What is even more interesting is that almost half of what we think we remember is wrong

Why do you think this is? Well, it’s not as complicated as you may think You see, going

to the doctor fills most people with anxiety and when we are really nervous and stressed we are more likely to focus on the diagnosis rather than the treatment Therefore, we know what is wrong with as but have no idea what to do about it

Here are some good tips to keep in mind when seeing a doctor Always write down any important information What would be even better is, if your doctor agreed, to record your consultation This way, you can replay the advice at home, where you are more likely to

absorb it If you believe the situation is serious or you’re really worried, seek the help of a

family member Just ask them to accompany you to listen in This way you can be absolutely sure about what the doctor has told you and avoid falling into the same trap that most people

do

(Source: Traveller 6)

28 According to the passage, the information doctors give us _

29 The word “complicated” in the passage is opposite in meaning to _

30 The author says that when people consult a doctor, _

A they always believe that their situation is serious

B they are interested in knowing what they should do

C they only want to know what is wrong with them

D they usually have a family member with them

31 The word “absorb” in the passage is closest in meaning to _

32 The author suggests recording the consultant in order to _

A play it to your family members to get their opinions

B refer to it later to better understand your condition

C replay it to write down any important information

D use it as evidence against your doctor if necessary

X Rewrite the following sentences using the provided word and keep meaning as that of the root one

33 Their teacher is making them study hard

 They

34 As I get older, I want to travel less

 The older

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35 I have never been to Liverpool in my life

 Never

36 My father speaks very little French

 My father speaks hardly

XI Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using

the word in brackets

37 I will return to Hoi An to have another week of adventure this summer (COME)

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I Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions

II Mark the letter A , B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions

5 The museum has a superb collection of ancient _ from Nubia

6 Our aim is to make the performing arts, museums and our _ accessible to all

7 I have ten pictures and eight pieces _ sculpture on exhibition

10 _ we were waiting, a woman with a phone on her hand asked us what we were doing

11 The bus _ up passengers outside the airport

12 After visiting Van Phuc village, they came _ to their hotel for lunch

13 At the moment, my sister _ her homework, my brother _ games

A is making - is playing B is doing - is playing

14 Is Ben Thanh Market a place of interests in Ho Chi Minh

15 Many international tourists are interested on making woven baskets

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17 “What do you think of your new laptop? – “ ”

A I’m sorry, I can’t Let’s go now B I’m sorry I’m home late

18 “Can I try your new camera?” – “ ”

A I’m sorry, I can’t Let’s go now B I’m sorry I’m home late

C Sure I’d love to Sure D But please be careful with it

VI Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to

the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions

19 Acupuncture originated in China and has been used as a traditional medicine for thousands

of years

20 There is no evidence at this time that acupuncture can treat cancer itself

21 The gender gap in primary education has been eliminated

22 The United Kingdom has made a remarkable progress in gender equality

HEALTH DETECTOR

Scientist Hayat Sindi’s device is the sire of a postage stamp, and it costs just a penny But it

could (23) _ millions of lives In many parts of the world, doctors and nurses work

with no (24) _ or clean water They have to send health tests to labs and wait weeks

for results But this little piece of paper could change that It contains tiny holes that are filled

with chemicals These chemicals are able (25) _ health problems A person places a

single drop of blood on the paper The chemicals in the paper change (26) _ the

blood and indicate (27) _ or not the person has an illness

(Source: http: / / ngl.cengage.com)

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Lorna: I might retire early I don’t know I’m 55 and my husband retired last year He spends most of his time in the garden I’d really like to be there with him though I am not quite fond of the tasks I’m definitely going to learn a new language I hate going abroad and speaking English

Cass: I’m only 26, so I’m not going to retire soon! In fact I want to have more chances to earn our living Jamie and I are going to have a baby next year and we’re really excited about that We want to have a big family and live in a big house Then, when I retire, my children and grandchildren will all be able to stay

Sue: Well, Roger and I don’t agree about retiring I love work and I don’t want to retire! I know I won’t have anything to do

Roger: I asked my boss at work recently and I might be able to retire next year I might buy

a house in France and spend the time that my family deserved to have with me long before I’d love to have my first long-awaited visit to Paris with my wife one day

Linda: I want to retire as soon as possible I have three sons and now I don’t even have time

to play with them They will become mature very soon and don’t want to spend quality time

with me I can’t stand the thought

28 The reason Lorna looks forward to her retirement is because

A her husband has already retired

B she likes doing gardening

C she hates travelling abroad

D she likes to learn English

29 Which of the following is NOT true about Cass?

A His baby is born the following year

B He wants his family to live in a big house

C He wants to retire soon

D He wants to earn more money

30 Who does NOT want to retire shortly?

31 Roger _

A has spent enough time with his family already

B will ask his boss for retirement next year

C has never been to Paris before

D doesn’t want to go to Paris

32 The word “mature” in the passage is closes: in meaning to

33 I am leaving now so that I won’t be late for work

 I am leaving now in

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34 New York City is the busier than any other city in the world

 New York City

35 Dina is like her mother’s side of the family

 Dina takes

36 “How long have you been standing here?” he asked me

 He asked me

37 Pictures of the suspect were published in all daily papers (BROUGHT)

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I Mark the letter A, B, c or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions

II Mark the letter A, B, c or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions

5 Moderation doesn’t mean the foods you love

A to eliminate B eliminating C to prevent D preventing

6 Studies suggest only when you are most active and giving your digestive system

a long break each day

7 Your body uses calcium to build healthy bones and teeth, them strong as you age

8 If you eat too quickly, you may not _ attention to whether your hunger is satisfied

9 Common eating habits than can lead to are: eating too last, eating when not

hungry, eating while standing up, and skipping meals

A gain weight B weight gain C put on weight D be heavy

10 Keeping a for a few days will help you discover your bad eating habits

11 You may have had certain eating habits for so long that you do not they are unhealthy

12 If children don’t play sports, they sleepy and tired

A would feel B will feel C would have felt D had felt

13 If you eat a lot of fruit, you health problems

14 All families in Phuoc Tich village earned their living from making ceramics for the

500 years

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15 Some of the most excited architecture in Britain can be found in Manchester and the

A Men are better at certain jobs than women

B I agree It really depends on their physical strengths and preferences

C Women and men should cooperate with each other

D Men are often favoured in certain jobs

18 Lan: “Would you rather work for a male or female boss?”

Nam: “ _”

A I’ve been self- employed for five years

B I don’t like working under time pressure

C I prefer a male boss

D I can’t stand the women gossips

VI Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the

19 Acupuncture can treat from simple to complicated ailments

20 Some people believe that acupuncture can be a cure of cancer

21 Men and women equally gain first class degrees

22 The United Kingdom still faces challenges in gender equality

When we feel anxious, we often give ourselves negative messages like: “I can’t do this”,

“I’m useless” and “I’m going to fail”

It can be difficult but (23) to replace these with positive thoughts such as:

‘this is just anxiety, it can’t harm me’ and, ‘relax, concentrate - it’s going to be okay’

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Picturing how you’d like things to go can help you feel more (24) Try to imagine yourself (25) up to an exam feeling confident and relaxed You turn over your paper, write down what you do know and come away knowing you tried your best on the day

It can sometimes feel like your whole future depends on (26) grades you get There can be a lot of pressure for young people to do well in exams which can cause a lot

of stress and anxiety You might have (27) certain grades or put into a higher set, and feel if you don’t get the grade you’ll let your teachers or parents on

Remember, exams are important – but they’re not the only way to a successful future Lots

of people go success in life without doing well in school exams

Situated on the central coast of Vietnam, which is famous for many beautiful beaches Lang Co Beach, since June 2009, has become an official member of the “World’s most beautiful bays” club Today, it is a popular destination for tourists in Vietnam, especially for those who love beach so much

With the length of approximately 10 kilometres, Lang Co Beach located in Lang Co town, Phu Loc district, Thua Thien – Hue province is next to the National Highway 1A and near Hai Van Pass

Lying on the most beautiful curve of the country, Lang Co has almost everything that the nature can offer: green mountains and tropical forests, smooth white sand, full of sunshine and cool, blue and clear sea as crystal, and the average temperature of 25°C in summer It is an attractive destination for both domestic and international tourists in Vietnam It is the third bay

of Vietnam, after Ha Long and Nha Trang, named in the list of 30 most beautiful bays in the world

It can be said that nobody can resist a beauty like Lang Co town This small and peaceful town will give you the most relaxing time and many games at the beach In addition, you will have a good time to enjoy the seafood with various kinds of shrimps, lobster, crab, butter-fish, mackerel fish, oysters, etc and not far from the beach are some attractions such as Lang Co fishing village, Chan May scenery

Lying on the “Central Heritage Road”, Lang Co is very close to other famous attractions such as the Imperial City of Hue, Hoi An Ancient Town, Son Tra Peninsula where the famous Son Tra Natural Reserve and beautiful beaches located, and so many more

28 Lang Co beach is located _

A 10 kilometres away from Hue

B under Hai Van Pass

C between Hoi An Ancient Town and Son Tra Peninsula

D on the most beautiful curve of Vietnam

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29 The most important reason why so many tourists come to Lang Co beach is that _

A it is considered an ideal place for beach lovers

B it is the third most beautiful beach in Vietnam

C they can enjoy various kinds of seafood

D they can come to the famous Son Tra Natural Reserve

30 All of the following are attractions of Lang Co Beach EXCEPT _

A cool, blue and clear sea as crystal

B its location on the “Central Heritage Road”

C the National Highway 1A next to it

D smooth white sand, and full of sunshine

31 We can infer from the passage that Lang Co Beach _

A enjoys the harmony of nature and humans

B is very hot during summer

C is the most beautiful bay in the world

D is the first member of the “World’s most beautiful bays” club

32 Coming to Lang Co Beach, you can do all of the following activities EXCEPT _

A visiting the nearby fishing village

B enjoying seafood

C relaxing and joining in beach games

D sunbathing on many beautiful beaches

X Rewrite the following sentences using the provided word and keep meaning as that of the

root one

33 The salary of a professor is higher than that of a secretary

 The salary of a secretary is

34 He felt very miserable, so he looked for someone to share his life with

 He looked

35 I didn’t realize how late it was and I didn’t stop studying till after midnight

 I didn’t realize how late it was and I went

36 When did you start working on the project?

 How long

37 He feels sorry that he can’t come to his brother’s wedding (WISHES)

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

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I Mark the letter A, B, c or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the

other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions

II Mark the letter A, B, c or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the

position of primary stress in each of the following questions

4 A concentration B favorable C adolescence D relaxation

III.Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following

question

5 David _ a seat on the evening flight to Ho Chi Minh city

6 In Con Dao, there are green _ of forests and fresh meadows and the houses with red

roofs, which forms the picture of nature with bright colours

7 A _ is usually necessary when you travel overseas

A passport B driving licence C birth certificate D degree

8 Our plane arrives in Hanoi at _ two o’clock in _ afternoon

9 They are going to spend their holiday _ rural France

10 Green Tourism applies to any activity or facility that operates in an environmentally

friendly _

11 Cua Lo Beach is also famous for its beautiful islands such as Lan Chau and Song Ngu,

which protect it from heavy storms and strong winds _ from the East Sea

12 There was a long queue at the _ and customers were getting impatient

13 Excuse me, how much is a _ to New York?

A ticket return B returning ticket C return ticket D ticket returning

14 Chinese Painting became popularly around 581 AD since more and more people began

to appreciate its beauty

D

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15 In order that promote the development of the craft village, more support from local

- “It was very sunny and hot We had a bit of a heat wave.”

A Did you enjoy your holiday? C What was the weather like there?

18 - “Could you do me a favor, please?

- “ ”

B Sure What can I do for you? D Yes, go ahead!

VI Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions

19 This year, more girls enrolled on courses in art and design

20 In some rural areas, women and girls are forced to do most of the housework

VII Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions

21 Much has to be done to achieve gender quality in employment opportunities

22 People have eliminated poverty and hunger in many parts of the world

VIII Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks

Living in Vietnam today (23) _ greatly from the lifestyle of 100 years ago People in the past mainly worked in agriculture (24) _ today there are significantly less people working in this sector of the economy These days, by comparison, people are more likely to be employed in manufacturing and tourism than in the rice fields Moreover, Vietnam, which was (25) _ agrarian, is transforming into an entirely different country While agriculture is still an important component of the Vietnamese economy, other enterprises are (26) _ an increasing amount of economic activity

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However, along with the differences, similarities also exist The people of Vietnam have

retained many of the characteristics of their forefathers The Vietnamese people are as friendly

today as they were in the past This is best exemplified in the way they welcome foreigners

(27) their unique country Moreover, the resilience and determination of the

people of Vietnam has not changed The Vietnamese work collectively and happily towards

the development of their country

26 A grasping for B holding for C making up for D accounting for

IX Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct

answer to each of the questions

In the past, getting recipes and cooking tips was a complicated process A person had to go

to the store and buy a cook book, or get recipes from friends Fortunately, the Internet has

changed all that Now, if you want to find a recipe for lasagne or Cobb salad, you just search

online It couldn’t be simpler

Cooking blogs are a great source of information because they are free and there are so

many of them They are also nice because they give all different kinds of ideas The problems

with blogs is that because we don’t know who is writing them, we need to use with caution

When you are looking at a new blog, you don’t know if the writer knows what he or she is

talking about

We’d like to introduce two popular cooking blogs The first is called Smitten Kitchen This

website is run by a family living in New York City It focuses on food that doesn’t require

many ingredients If you want to make food that is simple but wonderful, then this is the site for

you It offers hundreds and hundreds of recipes, divided into categories You will be amazed at

how many there are

Wednesday Chef is another great cooking blog It is run by a writer who lives in Berlin

This blog also offers many recipes, along with recommendations for great restaurants in

Berlin, and advice for people who want to start their own blogs Wednesday Chef has great

pictures of its food, as well as interesting pictures of Berlin The blog got its name because in

the past, newspapers published their food articles on Wednesdays

There are a lot of cooking blogs on the Internet, and most of them are pretty good Go

online and check some of them out You might be surprised at how much they can help you

improve your cooking

28 How did Wednesday Chef get its name?

A The writer posts recipes on Wednesdays

B The writer only cooks on Wednesdays

C The writer was born on a Wednesday

D Newspapers used to publish food articles on Wednesdays

29 Which of the following is NOT a benefit of cooking blogs?

A There are many of them

B Everyone who writes them is an expert

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C They are free

D They give a lot of different ideas

30 Who runs the blog Smitten Kitchen?

31 What does the passage say about Smitten Kitchen?

A It only gives recipes on Italian food

B It focuses on simple recipes

C It only offers a few recipes

D Most of the food on that blog is hard to make

32 Why should we be careful when we are looking at new blogs?

A We don’t know who the writers are

B Most new blogs are terrible

C The recipes on new blogs are usually hard to make

D They charge you some fees to get the recipes

33 It took me a long time to be accustomed to living in the country

 It took me a long time to get

34 My school is near my home, so I go to school on foot every day

 My school isn’t

35 I would like my sister to improve her English speaking

 I wish

36 Vietnamese people only eat dried candied fruit at Tet

 Dried candied fruit

XI Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word in brackets

37 That house is part of the town’s heritage, but the council is demolishing it (WISH)

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I Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the

II Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the

4 A complicated B experience C prosperity D traditional

7 Stern insisted that she come downtown so that he could explain this to her _

8 Youngsters love to eat from street _ for the cheap price

9 Ben _ a lot in his job but now, since his promotion, he doesn’t

A used travel B used to travel C used to traveling D is used to traveling

10 I wish I _ find the time to do more reading

11 When I see the kids playing football, I almost wish I _ their age again

12 Where _ before you moved here?

13 I’ve just found 20 dollars in my pocket! _!

14 As soon as I know, Nga Son mats village has existed for more than 150 years with many

ups and downs

15 Tho Ha village gate has nice, large and antique architecture making by skillful hands of

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the village’s craftsmen

A I think it depends on individuals rather than gender

B Male like high position jobs more than females

C Females prefer to have a stable job

D Both males and females are responsible for childcare

18 Nam:” Which gender spends most of the time shopping?”

Lan: “ _”

A Shopping has always been my hobby

B More and more people are shopping online these days

C Both genders like shopping

D It depends on who keeps the money

19 Our government has done a lot to eliminate gender inequality

20 We never allow any kind of discrimination against girls at school

21 Because Jack defaulted on his loan, the bank took him to court

22 His career in the illicit drug trade ended with the police raid this morning

Jalan Hang Jebat, or commonly known as Jonker Walk, is a street in (23) _ Chinatown of Melaka starting just across the river from the Dutch Square Jonker Walk is flanked on (24) _ sides of the road with heritage houses dating (25) to the

17th century At that time, rich Baba Nonyas (also known as Perankans, descendants of 15th -

16th century Chinese immigrants marrying local Malay women) lived and (26) their business here

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Today, the street houses many shops selling antiques, textiles, (27) _ and

souvenirs (similar to what you can find at Central Market in Kuala Lumpur) On the weekends,

starting Friday night at 6pm, the road is closed off to traffic and turns in a very crowded night

market The famous Chicken Rice Ball dish can also be found here, just opposite the start of

Jonker Walk near the bridge

SIMPLE WAYS TO LOSE WEIGHT ON A BUDGET Plan to Cook at Home

Instead of buying costly prepared meals, which often tend to be high in calories, cook your

own at home Plan out our meals with high-fiber foods like beans and whole grains which will

keep you full and are a cheaper, healthier alternative to rich proteins and more processed

grains

Eat Less

Eating less leads to weight loss, and cost savings, especially if you cut down on the right

things Start by cutting your portions of spicy meat and poultry Or swap out meat and poultry

for cheaper vegetarian proteins like beans, lentils, tofu and eggs for some of your meals

Double Up on Vegetables

Vegetables are great for weight loss, as well as all-around health They are low in calories

and high in water and fiber – two things that keep you feeling full Save cash by shopping for

those that are in season Frozen vegetables can be a great bargain, with just as much nutrition

as fresh, since they are picked and frozen at their peak ripeness

Get Creative with Your Exercise Options

You don’t need to shell out a monthly gym fee to get moving Instead, find fun activities

you enjoy for free If you’re just getting started with a regular exercise routine, try your

beginning with daily walks: start slowly and build up time and speed

Make Friends with Someone

One of the most powerful resources you have for helping you lose weight is your social

network Find a friend who is also trying to lose weight and agree to help each other stay

motivated One study found that when friends participated in a group weight-loss programme

together, they lost more weight than people who did the same programme on their own

28 The advantage of cooking at home is

A to have food that is high in calories

B to enjoy a variety of rich proteins and more processed grains

C to plan out your costly prepared meals

D to choose foods that keep you full and is cheaper

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29 In order to cut down on your daily calories, you should do all the following things EXCEPT

A follow vegetarian diets for your meals

B eat less meat and poultry

C eat more beans, lentils, tofu and eggs

D cut down on animal proteins for some of your meals

30 All of the following are true about vegetables EXCEPT that

A vegetables can keep you feeling full

B they help you lose weight effectively

C frozen vegetables are not good for your health

D you feel healthier and save money with fresh vegetables in season

31 We can infer from the article that

A you should join in a social network instead of going to a gym

B a partner can make you feel more motivated in losing weight

C you should find fun activities at the gym and follow them

32 The phrase “shell out” is closest in meaning to

A become more interesting in something

B pay money for something

C peel something out

D take someone out of a shell

33 They often went to school by bike when they were young

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question

5 He suggests _ that they should adopt a different way of bringing up their children

6 If there is a mechanical problem, we suggest _ the manufacturer directly

7 It is _ that the best time to visit Hanoi is September

8 It _ that Po Nagar Cham Towers were built in the 8th century

A considered B was considered C has considered D considers

9 I suggest you _ Ha Long Bay It’s very picturesque

10 The limestone formation of Thien Duong Cave is more _ than that of Phong Nha

Cave

11 During Perfume Pagoda festival, a large number of _ flock to the pagoda to pray for

happiness and prosperity in the coming year

12 In the 17th century, the Viet people _ the temple tower, calling it Thien Y Thanh

Mau Tower

13 The police caught the thief _ the corner of Cascade and Plum Streets

14 Stronger measures will have to be made to reduce the environmental pollution in Ho Chi

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16 It’s worth to talk to your financial adviser before making your final decision

A Men sometimes ask strangers for directions as well

B Women are because their sense of space and directions is worse

C Both men and women can use GPS these days

D GPS is very useful to help car drivers

18 Mary: “Why are there generally so few women in top positions?”

Peter: “ _”

A Top positions are the highest in career ladder

B Top positions are hard to climb to

C I guess men tend to make better leaders

D Women also want to climb to top positions

19 Experiences at work help women to widen their knowledge

20 If women have to do too much housework, they cannot concentrate or work effectively

21 Both genders should be provided with equal rights to education, employment and healthcare

A deprived of B furnished with C equipped with D supplied with

22 We should not allow any kind of discrimination against women and girls

Ha Long Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and popular travel (23) _ in Quang Ninh Province, Vietnam The bay features thousands of limestone karsts and isles in various shapes and sizes Ha Long Bay is a center of a larger zone which (24) _ Bai Tu Long Bay to the northeast, and Cat Ba Island to the southwest

Ha Long Bay has an area of around 1,553km2, including 1,960 - 2,000 islets, most of (25) _ are limestone The core of the bay has an area of 334km2 with a high density of

775 islets The limestone in this bay has gone through 500 million years of formation in different conditions and environments The evolution of the karst in this bay has taken 20 million years (26) _ the impact of the tropical wet climate The geo-diversity of the environment in the area has created (27) _, including a tropical evergreen biosystem,

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oceanic and sea shore biosystem Ha Long Bay is home to 14 endemic floral species and 60

endemic faunal species

27 A biochemical B biodiversity C bioconversion D biodefense

TAKING A WORKING HOLIDAY

One of the more difficult things young people face when they want to travel is the lack of

funds During summer holidays and possibly at weekends, they are able to take on part-time

jobs, but the money they make is just a drop in the bucket of what they need to travel far away

For example, traveling to Australia from Vietnam can be quite expensive just for an airline

ticket, and to a lot of students wanting to travel, it can seem out of reach

For students wanting to travel to Australia and New Zealand in particular, however, they

are in luck Although many countries offer working holidays, these two countries are

well-known for offering them When a young person signs up to get a working holiday visa, he

only pays for the round-trip airfare to get to either place and only needs to carry some extra

cash for incidentals Once he is there, a job awaits where he can earn some money

Many of the jobs require little or no experience, such as picking fruit or working in a busy

pub out in the countryside Some of the jobs require more experience that most people are

unlikely to have, such as being a certified welder to work for eight weeks on a farm That

shouldn’t discourage you, though, because there is always something to be found if you search

hard enough

There are many websites that advertise working holidays in Australia and New Zealand If

you have the courage and are looking for a way to make a little money and see the world, it

might be just the ticket you were looking for

28 Where can people find working holidays advertised?

29 What can seem out of reach for young people?

A Being able to get time off from school

B Being able to earn money

C Being able to find a part-time job

D Being able to travel

30 Why would a student NOT want to take a working holiday?

31 Which students are in luck according to the passage?

A The ones who have airline tickets

B The ones who are on holiday

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C The ones who want to go to Australia and New Zealand

D The ones who want have part-time jobs

32 According to the passage, which statement is true?

A People on working holidays must be from Australia or New Zealand

B A young person needs a special visa to go on a working holiday

C Some working holidays are not paid

D Picking fruit is the only job available for young people on working holidays

33 Jack’s parents made him study a lot for the entrance exam to high school

 Jack was

34 You can’t register for a course abroad if you don’t have a passport

 Unless

35 “Why don’t we visit the Royal Citadel first?” Quang said

 Quang suggested that

36 People expect that he will join the company soon

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4 A cosmopolitan B communication C multicultural D metropolitan

III Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following

question

5 The controller of the body is the _ system Led by the brain and nerves, it allows

us to move, talk and feel emotions

6 _ system of the body lets us break down the food we eat and turn it into energy

7 Skeletal system of the body is made up of our _ It supports our body and

protects our organs

8 The human _ system is a series of organs responsible for taking in oxygen and

expelling carbon dioxide

9 I’ve been a night owl _ up late for years, hitting the sheets anytime between 12

and 3 a.m

10 Fish, poultry, beans or nuts _ haft of their dinner plate

11 Yoga increases endurance, _ and flexibility

12 As per the study, handful of nuts daily can cut people’s _ of coronary heart

disease and cancer by nearly 22 per cent

13 Acupuncture modality relies on sophisticated skills to select appropriate acupoints to

_ needles accurately

IV Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in

Head) of the following questions

14 Despite of its general safety, acupuncture isn’t for everyone

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A Women tend to live 5 years longer than men

B Women like a peaceful and quiet life

C Men want to live an active life

D Both men and women tend to live longer

18 Karen: “As women live longer than men, should they retire later?”

Miss Diep: “ ”

A When women are retired, they want to enjoy life

B When men are retired, they still want to continue working

C The government is still discussing the retirement age

D I don’t think so Physically, they are weaker and they need to retire earlier

19 Mary is planning to tie the knot with her German boyfriend next June

A get married B say goodbye C get together D fall in love

20 In sonic Asian countries like Vietnam or China, money is given to the newly-married couple as a wedding present

21 Family values are likely to pass down from generation to generation

22 Women’s salaries are becoming important to their household budgets

Like other big cities in Asia, Hanoi began to (23) _ the tram system in the early 1900s A few years later, due to its cheap fares and convenience, this system rapidly became one of the most popular means of transport There were five tram routes with Hoan Kiem Lake

as a central station for residents to get (24) _ the city and to the suburban areas However, because of the population boom and the urgent demand for upgrading the more modern road system, the rail tracks were (25) _ removed and completely disappeared in

1990

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These days, the fact that the population of the capital has risen tremendously results in a

dramatic increase in the number of vehicles on the roads To meet the increasing travel

demands and reduce traffic congestion, the first 13-kilometre skytrain system, connecting Cat

Linh and Ha Dong is (26) _ and it is expected to be completed by 2018 Each

four-compartment skytrain with the length of approximately 80 metres and the height of about

3.8 metres has a capacity of 1,362 passengers Additionally, a new rail system including over

eight kilometres of skytrain rail and four kilometres of subway rail, (27) _ links Hanoi

Central Station to Nhon, also has being built recently The capacity of each skytrain in this

efficient high-speed rail system is roughly 1,200 passengers

Have you ever noticed advertisements which say “Learn a foreign language in 6 weeks, or

your money back From the first day your pronunciation will be excellent Just send ” and so

on? Of course, it never happens quite like that One’s mother language is easier to learn, but it

also requires a lot of practice to be fluent And think how much practice that gets! Before the

Second World War, people usually learned a foreign language in order to read the literature of

the country

Now speaking a foreign language is what most people want Every year many millions of

people start learning one How do they do it? Some people try it at home, with books and

records of tapes; some use radio or television programmes; some use computers and network;

others go to evening classes If they use the language only 2 or 3 times a week, it will take a

long time, like learning a foreign language at school A few people try to learn the language

fast by studying for 6 or more hours a day It is clearly easier to learn the language in the

country where it is spoken However, most people cannot afford this, and for many it is not

necessary They need the language in order to do their work better For example, scientists and

doctors chiefly need to be able to read books and reports in the foreign language Whether the

language is learned quickly or slowly, it is hard work Machines and good books will help, but

they cannot do the student’s work for him

28 According to some advertisements, you _

A have to pay your money if you cannot master a foreign language in 6 weeks

B needn’t pay your money if you cannot learn a foreign language in 6 weeks

C must pay your money if you cannot master a foreign language in 6 weeks

D will be paid much money if you cannot learn a foreign language in 6 weeks

29 Now most people try to learn a foreign language in order to _

A read the literature of the country B read books and reports

30 The best way to learn a foreign language is _

A to go to the country where the language is spoken

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B to use machines and good books

C to go to evening classes

D to do as the advertisements tell you to

31 Learning a foreign language is a hard job _

A only for scientists and doctors B only for the students at school

32 Which of the following sentences is NOT true?

A It is very difficult to learn a language, including the native language

B Few people can afford to learn a foreign language in the country where it is spoken

C To learn one’s mother tongue also needs a lot of practice

D machines and good books are useless for us to learn a foreign language

33 Everybody had gone home when I came to the party

 As soon as

34 This country is unsafe to visit during summer vacation

 It is

35 There has been a dramatic increase in the number of people learning English

 The number of people

36 Phong went to the beach after working hard for a week

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question

5 The trip to the National Gallery has been until next Friday

6 The street food in Hoi An is delicious and

7 If the government don’t global Warning, more natural disasters will occur

8 Tower blocks from the 60s and 70s could be after Grenfell Tower fire

9 Life in Ho Chi Minh City is than we thought at first

10 Of the cities we surveyed, Singapore was the worst rated by its residents for

culture

11 Every time I fly to the United States, I get really bad

12 Leave the ironing - I’ll do it later

13 These factors contribute making city life more difficult for its residents

14 The lives of disadvantaged students are often very different for those of their more

wealthy peers

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15 There are lots of amused ways to volunteer in the arts such as teaching, designing and

17 “Thanks for giving me a ride to work today.”

“ _ I was heading this direction anyway.”

18 “ _?” “Everything is fine How about you?”

19 We should encourage women to join more social activities

20 Working mothers contribute to household income

21 Being practical, Americans avoid taking jobs which are beyond their ability

22 In many countries, it is customary for the bride to throw her bouquet of flowers into a crowd of well-wishers

As I remember, (23) _ in the 50s and 60s, Hanoi was not as crowded as it is today Bicycles and cyclos were the main means of transport and the few motorbikes that were around were (24) _ by rich people It was rare to see cars or jeeps

Meanwhile, the tram was the only method of public transport An old tram station is now home to several retail outlets that look out over the lake in Dinh Tien Hoang Street

At that time, Hanoians always travelled by tram, not only for its (25) _ but also the price For just five cents you could travel one-way to its terminus in the former Ha Dong Province, days off is now part of the expanded Hanoi

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I still remember on (26) _ from school, my friends and I would go to the lake to

catch the tram to Botanical Garden The sound, clang-clang, clang-clang could be regularly

heard from early in the morning until late in the evening, come rain or shine Time, decades

have passed, but there is still a clang (27) _ in my mind from my childhood

Humans have a long history of eating insects, and it turns out that they can be a very

nutritious part of a person’s regular diet Insects have a lot of protein, and they are often easier

to catch than prey animals Therefore, it is no wonder that when our ancient ancestors saw

some tasty worms or grubs wiggling on the ground, they made a quick snack of them

In Thailand, insects are a regular part of the street food that can be found The different

insects that people snack on are crickets, grasshoppers, giant water bugs, and assorted worms

They are often deep-fried and salted, so they have a crunchy texture that makes them a perfect

snack food If you can get past the fact that you are eating a cricket, it will crunch in your

mouth just like a corn chip!

For a lot of people, however, it is difficult to get over the fear of eating insects People tend

to see insects as invaders, especially when they are crawling on the food that we are about to

ear Therefore, being able to eat insects without feeling disgusted is cultural Some people

cannot eat French cheese or stinky tofu because they weren’t brought up doing so To many of

us, insects fall right into that category, making it difficult to even try them

If given the chance, though, be courageous Insects can be nutritious and tasty, so long as

you can get over the “yuck” factor

28 Which is the reason given for gathering and eating insects?

A They are very easy to find close to the home

B They are more nutritious than most vegetables

C They come in all shapes and sizes

D They are easier to catch than other prey animals

29 Why are deep-fried insects considered a perfect snack food?

A Because they taste exactly like corn chips

B Because they don’t fill you up

C Because they have a crunchy texture

D Because they are not expensive

30 Which insects are not mentioned in the passage?

31 Where are insects a regular part of the street food?

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32 What advice is given in the passage?

33 They had been on board before he arrived at the airport

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question

5 Craftsmen have to the domestic and international markets so that they needn’t

depend on the middlemen for their sales

6 In the past, local were chosen to make sophisticated embroidered costumes for

the Vietnamese king, queen and other royal family members

A skill workers B skilfully works C skillful artists D skilled artisans

7 Craft villages are becoming popular in Vietnam

8 The traditional craft has from generation to generation

A passed down B passed C been passed down D been passed by

9 Vietnamese traditional is done with a simple hammer and chisel

A sculpture pieces B sculpture C Sculptured feature D sculptor

10 Now, at the age of over 80, the artisans is leaving the craft to his descendants with the

desire to this ancient craft

11 For that artisans, making the paintings is a career it supports the life of many

generations of the family

12 The Van Phuc silk producers have expended their silk garment goods they can

satisfy the varied demand for their silk

13 Weaving mats in Dinh Yen, Dong Thap used to be sold in the “ghost” markets set up at

night and operate up to early morning the government built a new market five

years ago

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14 Last year, 16% of the EU population (75 million people) suffered with material and

A They are long dresses and skirts

B Men are also changing their fashion styles

C Many clothes now are uni-sex

D Men should never wear women’s clothes

18 Phuc: “Which gender is better at team sports?”

Lan: “ _”

A Women are better at individual sports

B Both men and women can do sports

C Physically, men are stronger than women

D Certainly, men are better

19 How are governments addressing the problem of inequality in wages?

20 Mary countries now allow and encourage women to join the army and the police forces

21 To an American, success is the result of hard work and self-reliance

22 Success has always meant providing their families with a decent standard of living

Since the world has become industrialized, there has been an increase in the number of animal (23) _ that have become extinct or nearly extinct Bengal tigers, (24) were once found in a large number in jungles, now are thought to be only 2,300 in number By

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the year 2025 their (25) in the world is estimated to be down to zero The dangerous

thing is that people don’t hunt them for money but mainly (26) they enjoy hunting

them Animals like the Bengal tiger, as well as other endangered species are very important to

the world’s ecosystem International laws protecting these animals must be passed to save

them Countries around the world have begun to solve the problem in many ways Reserves

and national parks have been established Money provided by world organizations has been

spent on maintaining the parks The use of products made from (27) species has been

stopped

My first piece of advice to people who want to start getting fit is don’t buy an exercise bike

Typically, people who buy them use them for a week or so and then forget about them They

are effective if they are used regularly but you need to be determined Most people will find it

much easier to go for a gentle jog around the park

As well as being easy to do, jogging is also relatively cheap compared to most other sports

You don’t need to buy expensive clothes if you’re just going running around the park or on the

beach The main thing is that they’re comfortable, and that they keep you warm in the winter

and cool in the summer There is one piece of equipment, however, that you will have to spend

time and money on, and that’s your running shoes Remember that you are not looking for a

fashion item, but for something that will support your feet and protect you from injury They

can be expensive, but if they are good quality they will last you a long time It’s always best to

get expert advice, and the best place for that is a sports shop

As for the actual jogging, the secret is to start gently, and not to do too much at the

beginning – especially if you haven’t had any exercise for a long time Try a mixture of

walking and running for ten minutes about three times a week at first Once you are happy

doing that you can then start to increase the amount you do gradually After a few months you

should hope to be able to run at a reasonable speed for twenty minutes three or four times a

week It’s important that you feel comfortable with whatever you do If you do, you’ll start to

enjoy it and will probably keep doing it If it makes you feel uncomfortable, you’ll probably

stop after a short time and return to your bad habits In any case, training too hard is not very

effective Research has shown that somebody who exercise for twice as long or twice as hard

as another person doesn’t automatically become twice as fit

(Source: Solutions intermediate students’ book)

28 Which of the following would serve as the best title for the passage?

A Exercise bikes B Gentle jogging C Keeping fit D Running shoes

29 What is true about the exercise bikes?

A Exercise bikes do not help you get fit

B It is more costly than most other sports

C Many people prefer it to gentle jogging

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D Most people don’t use it for very long

30 The word “determined” in the passage probably means

31 According to the author, you should

A go jogging around a park or on the beach

B go to sports shop for high quality running shoes

C keep warm at all times when you are jogging

D spend time and money on fashionable items

32 It is stated in the passage that

A you are advised to start jogging by walking for ten minutes

B you should expect to feel much uncomfortable when jogging

C you should jog three days a week and walk on the other days

D you won’t necessarily be a lot fitter by running twice as fast

IX Rewrite the following sentences using the provided word and keep meaning as that of the root one

33 He suggested visiting Moc Chau to learn about Thai and H’mong people

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question

5 Such _ as sugar, sugarcane, and coconut water are mostly used in Southern

Vietnamese food than in Northern and Central Vietnam

6 Despite the differences in cuisine of each region, there are similarities, such as the _

for main meals – rice, ways of adding fish sauce, herbs and other flavors

7 Some of famous _ in Southern Vietnam are Hu Tieu Nam Vang, Bun Mam, fried

rice, flour cake, and many kinds of puddings

8 Food in Northern Vietnam is not as _ as that in Central and Southern Vietnam, as

black pepper is often used rather than chillies

9 Another feature in northern cuisine is in winter all family members gather around a big

hotpot _ there is a combination of seasoned broth, vegetables and meats

10 A meal of Hue people has a natural combination between flavors and colors of dishes,

which creates the unique _ in the regional cuisine

11 One special feature of cuisine in Southern Vietnam is the short cooking time which aims to

_ the freshness of food

12 If I feel hungry in the afternoon, I _ snacks like fresh carrots

13 If my mother goes home late this evening, my father _

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