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TEST 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 Question 1: A comb B climb C debt D cable Question 2: A contributed B eradicated C developed D needed Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions Question 3: A elegant B array C departure D inherit Question 4: A belief B dinosaur C argument D challenge Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 5: Collin ran the gauntlet of the board of directors throughout the meeting, who called his ambitious but extremely impractical plan "a complete joke" A intentionally angered B faced heavy criticism C tried to ridicule D was physically attacked Question 6: The final scene of the movie was accompanied by a cheerful melody which was scored by a famous local musician A comprised B designed C collected D composed Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 7: All ideas and suggestions should be to the point so as to avoid wasting time on unnecessary matters A illogical B unconvincing C irrelevant D inadequate Question 8: The students in class 1C always picks on a little black girl studying in class 1D Every day, they would mock her and steal all of her pocket-money A support somebody with money B treat somebody nicely C treat somebody badly D allow somebody to join a group Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 9: He’d hardly finished doing his homework when you arrived, ? A would he B had he C didn’t you D hadn’t he Question 10: His English teacher recommends that he a regular degree program A begin B begins C will begin D is beginning Question 11: Doctors advise people who are deficient vitamin C to eat more fruit and vegetables A from B of C in D for Question 12: She two miles and a half, and now she feels exhausted A has been running B run C was running D has run Question 13: Robert will enjoy skiing more the next time he goes to Mt Hellens he has had skiing lessons A now that B so that C before D and Question 14: Having been served lunch, A it was discussed by the committee members the problem B a discussion of the problem was made by the members of the committee C the committee members discussed the problem D the problem was discussed by the members of the committee 1 Question 15: Remember to bring your boarding , otherwise you will not be allowed to get on the plane A card B license C pass D permit Question 16: We’ve bought some chairs for the garden so that they are easy to store away A adapting B adjusting C bending D folding Question 17: All the ordered equipment will be from the company’s warehouse tomorrow A dismissed B dispatched C dispersed D discharged Question 18: His brother refuses to even listen to anyone else’s point of view He is very A open - minded B kind - hearted C narrow- minded D absent - minded Question 19: While many believe a COVID-19 vaccine is the fastest route back to normal life, others remain sceptical A swiftly B smoothly C easily D effortlessly Question 20: After spending more than months under coronavirus lockdown, Anna is getting itchy again A legs B feet C toes D knees Question 21: Due to the economic impacts of the coronavirus-related lockdowns, many companies have been forced to more than 2,000 jobs to avoid bankruptcy A spear B stab C axe D slice Question 22: My friend Annie, whose father died of lung cancer, always takes a view of smoking A dark B black C dim D weak Question 23: The tsunami ravaged the city and millions of residents A dismissed B dislocated C displaced D disengaged Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges Question 24: “Do you have time? I want to tell you something.” – Joe: “ .” A Sorry, I don’t have it here B Sure, I’m busy at the moment C Sure thing, I’m all ears D Of course I would, fire away Question 25: “Oh no! I forgot to bring water for you.” – “It’s all right! .” A Don’t be too harsh on him! B No need to pat yourself on the back! C How nice of you to say so! D Don’t beat yourself up! Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Question 26: Using (A) this website, a user can store all of their (B) passwords in a secured (C), userfriendly, and convenient system without any (D) fear of being hacked Question 27: Thomas Edison widely credits (A) with inventing the lightbulb, but (B) it was Sir Humphrey Davy, an English chemist (C), who (D) created the first electric bulb in the 18th century Question 28: Feeling stressful (A) even after working hours is (B) one of the signs indicating (C) that you are suffering from (D) burnout Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions Question 29: Mr Lee said: "The earth moves around the Sun" A Mr Lee declared that the Earth moves around the Sun B Mr Lee implied that the earth moved around the Sun C Mr Lee guessed that the earth will move around the Sun D Mr Lee wondered if the earth is moving around the Sun Question 30: That will put the cat among the pigeons 2 A That will cause a lot of trouble B The cat will have to stay outside the house today C Then we shall have as many cats as we have pigeons D The cat will play with the pigeons Question 31: I only called the police when I had tried everything else A I didn’t call the police because I had tried everything else B I only called the police after I have tried evyrything else C I only called the police as a last resort D Because I had tried everything else, I called the police Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions Question 32: He didn’t take his father’s advice That’s why he is out of work A If he had taken his father’s advice, he would not have been out of work B If he took his father’s advice, he would not be out of work C If he had taken his father’s advice, he would not be out of work D If he takes his father’s advice, he will not be out of work Question 33: COVID-19 has had a significant impact on the world’s economic development Many businesses have gone bankrupt because of this pandemic A Only if COVID-19 has had a significant impact on the world’s economic development have many business gone bankrupt because of this pandemic B So influential is COVID-19 on the world’s economic development that many businesses have gone bankrupt because of this pandemic C But for the significant impact of the COVID-19 on the world’s economic development, many businesses would have gone bankrupt because of this pandemic D Not until COVID-19 has had a significant impact on the world’s economic development have many businesses gone bankrupt because of this pandemic Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from to What is hypothermia? Simply (34) , it is a medical emergency that occurs when your body loses heat faster than it can produce heat, causing a dangerously low body temperature When your body temperature drops, your heart, nervous system and other organs will not be able to function (35) Left untreated, hypothermia can lead to complete failure of your heart and respiratory system and eventually to death People who (36) hypothermia because of exposure to cold weather or cold water are also vulnerable to other cold-related injuries including frostbite (freezing of body tissues) The most common causes of hypothermia are exposure to cold-weather conditions or cold water But prolonged exposure to any environment colder than your body can lead to hypothermia if you aren’t dressed appropriately or can’t control the conditions (37) before stepping out into cold air, remember to wear a hat or other protective covering to prevent body heat loss, avoid activities (38) would cause you to sweat a lot, and stay as dry as possible (Adapted from mayoclinic.org) Question 34: A laid Question 35: A properly Question 36: A establish Question 37: A And Question 38: A what B set B rightfully B develop B But B who C put C thoroughly C progress C So C where D placed D fittingly D undertake D Or D that Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions Diego Maradona is a famous Argentine football player who is generally regarded as the top footballer of the 1980s and one of the greatest of all time Renowned for his amazing ability to control the ball and create scoring opportunities for himself and his teammates, he led club teams to championships in Argentina, Italy, and Spain, and he starred on the Argentine national team that won the 1986 World Cup Maradona displayed football talent early, and at years old he joined Las Cebollitas, a boys’ team that, with his contribution, went on to win 136 consecutive games and a national championship At the young age of 16, he became the youngest Argentine ever to join the national football team Although he was excluded from the 1978 World Cup-winning squad because the head coach felt that he was still too young, the next year he led the national under-20 team to a Junior World Cup championship Maradona’s career with the Argentine national team included World Cup appearances in 1982, 1986,1990, and 1994 In the 1986 World Cup at Mexico, Maradona and his teammates dominated their competitors and, in a 2-1 quarterfinal victory over England, he scored two of the most memorable goals in World Cup history These include the “Hand of God” goal, which was scored with his hand (the referee mistakenly thought the ball had struck his head) and another goal scored after Maradona gained possession of the ball at midfield and dribbled through seven English defenders as well as the goalkeeper After his retirement, Maradona was named head coach of the Argentine national team Shortly after leading Argentina to the quarterfinals of the 2010 World Cup, however, he and the country’s football governing body could not agree on a contract extension, and his time as the team’s head coach ended After this point, he managed various other clubs until his tragic death on November 25th, 2020 (Adapted from Britannica.com) Question 39: What is the passage mainly about? A Maradona’s career as a football coach B The life of football legend Maradona C Maradona’s appearance in the 1986 World Cup D The football career of the famous Maradona Question 40: Why was Maradona excluded from the Argentine 1978 World Cup squad? A Because he did not win the Junior World Cup that year B Because he still has to lead the national under-20 team C Because the coach felt that he was still not old enough D Because players under 16 are banned from World Cup Question 41: The word “These” in paragraph refers to A appearances B teammates C competitors D goals Question 42: The word “body” in paragraph is closest in meaning to A society B figure C federation D framework Question 43: Which of the following is TRUE about Maradona, according to the passage? A He was known for his ability to score goals from opportunities created by his teammates B He joined and helped the team Las Cebollitas win over 100 consecutive games C He scored the two most memorable goals in the history of World Cup in the year 1986 D He was the coach of the Argentine national team and other clubs when he died Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions Renewable energy technology has developed drastically in recent years, with improved efficiency and lower cost But one major issue is that they don’t provide a perpetual supply of energy Wind and solar farms only produce energy when the wind is blowing or the sun is shining - but we need electricity 4 all the time A possible way around this would be to generate solar energy in space There are many advantages A space-based solar power station could orbit to face the Sun 24 hours a day The Earth’s atmosphere also absorbs and reflects some of the Sun’s light, so solar cells above the atmosphere will receive more sunlight and produce more energy But one of the key challenges to overcome is how to assemble, launch and deploy such large structures A single solar power station may have to cover as much as 10 square kilometres Using lightweight materials will also be critical, as the biggest expense will be the cost of launching the station into space on a rocket Many possible solutions have been proposed, including the development of a swarm of thousands of smaller satellites that will come together and configure to form a single, large solar generator Meanwhile, researchers at the California Institute of Technology have outlined designs for a modular power station, consisting of thousands of ultralight solar cell tiles that only weigh as much as a playing card Recently, developments in manufacturing are also being investigated for their potential in space power At the University of Liverpool, researchers are exploring new manufacturing techniques for 3Dprinting ultralight solar cells on to solar sails, which are foldable, lightweight and highly reflective sheets capable of harnessing the effect of the Sun’s radiation pressure push a spacecraft forward without fuel There is still a lot of work to be done in this field, but the aim is that solar power stations in space will become a reality in the coming decades Researchers in China have designed a system called Omega, which they aim to put into operation by 2050 This system should be capable of supplying 2GW of power into Earth’s grid at peak performance, which is a huge amount To produce that much power with solar panels on Earth, you would need more than six million of them Smaller solar power satellites could be operational even sooner For a long time, the concept of giant solar power stations floating in space, was mainly an inspiration for fiction writers A century later, however, scientists are making huge strides in turning the concept into reality Our hope is that they could one day be a vital tool in our fight against climate change (Adapted from bbc.com) Question 44: Which best serves as the title for the passage? A Why Is It So Difficult To Build Solar Power Stations In Space? B The Challenge Of Building Solar Energy Stations In Space And How To Overcome It C Solar Power Stations That May One Day Create And Transmit Electricity From space D Here’s Why Space-Based Solar Energy Will Become A Reality Question 45: The word “perpetual” in paragraph can be best replaced by A persevering B continual C constant D Durable Question 46: The word “this” in paragraph refers to A technology B issue C supply D electricity Question 47: According to paragraph 2, which is one of the challenges to overcome when building spacebased solar power stations? A The Earth’s atmosphere can absorb or reflect the energy from solar cells above the atmosphere B It is very difficult to construct and launch these stations as they may have to be extremely large C Lightweight materials ‘must be used to create rockets that can launch these stations into space D It is impossible to find enough money to cover expenses such as the cost of launching rockets Question 48 Which of the following is NOT TRUE, according to the passage? A The main problem with wind and solar farms is that they cannot always make energy B Solar cells below the Earth’s atmosphere will generate less power than those above it C Researchers at the University of Liverpool are finding out how to 3D-print solar sails D By the year 2050, it is likely that the Earth’s will get energy from the Omega system Question 49: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage? A With further development, solar cells will be able to make use of the Sun’s radiation B Modular power stations are the solution with the biggest chance of becoming reality C In the future, researchers will focus on developing smaller solar power satellites D The concept of giant solar-based power stations was an incredible one in the past 5 Question 50: The phrase “strides” in paragraph is closest in meaning to A momentums B advances C processes D upgrades TEST 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 Question 1: A leaves B practices C wishes D introduces Question 2: A dough B doubt C county D blouse Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions Question 3: A uncertain B arrogant C familiar D impatient Question 4: A passion B escape C prefer D review Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 5: Although the two accidents were only faintly connected, we can still see some important similarities if we look into the key events of both A rarely B distantly C roughly D remotely Question 6: I will definitely get behind your ideas, for I believe they will bring us immense benefits A empower B support C assist D authorize Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 7: So stellar was his performance at the talent show that all three judges gave him perfect scores A disgusting B dreadful C offensive D horrifying Question 8: Father has lost his job, so we’ll have to tighten our belt to avoid getting into debt A earn money B save money C sit still D economize Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 9: She must in the garage when we came that’s why she didn’t hear the bell A have been working B be working C have worked D work Question 10: Nylon, a synthetic from a combination of water, air, and a by-product of coal, was first introduced in 1938 A to make B make C made D making Question 11: It was only he told me his surname that I realized that he had been to the same school A as soon as B then C when D until Question 12: Our classroom is supplied with A an heavy equipment B a heavy equipment C heavy equipments D heavy equipment Question 13: They are happily married although, of course, they argue A most times B from day to day C every now and then D on the occasion Question 14: I don’t think she can get her message to the students She seems too nervous A across B around C out D over Question 15: To solve this problem, it is advisable A a drastic measure to be adopted B that to adopt a drastic measure 6 C that a drastic measure be adopted D that a drastic measure is adopted Question 16: The success of the party was mainly due to the presence of several A celebrations B celebrated C celebrities D celebrates Question 17: Andrew’s risky investment paid off in the end and he made a(n) of more than $50,000 A wage B pay C salary D profit Question 18: As Roger had resigned, the company decided to take no further against him A action B demand C activity D conduct Question 19: Tom won’t buy that old car because it has too much on it A ups and downs B odds and ends C wear and tear D white lie Question 20: Some people say the only grace of the COVID-19 pandemic is the environmental benefits it has brought A redeeming B saving C helping D justifying Question 21: What you did yesterday on animal cruelty You’re lucky they didn’t try to sue you! A bordered B edged C hinged D sided Question 22: Only certified paramedics are allowed to drugs to patients A superintend B enforce C administer D inflict Question 23: Some people are of the opinion that news agencies should focus on positive stories A comprising B covering C blanketing D accounting Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges Question 24: - Mary: “It’s a nice day today Let’s play a game of tennis.” - Linda: “ .” A Will we not play? B Why not we play? C Why not? D Shall not we play? Question 25: - Nam: "Has an announcement been made about the eight o’clock flight to Ho Chi Minh City?" - Phong: “ .” A Not yet B Yes, it is eight o’clock C I don’t think so D Sorry, I don’t Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Question 26: I didn’t mean offending (A) you when (B) I said that your essay had to be written (C) again, please don’t misunderstand (D) my comments Question 27: Despite being (A) a distinguishable (B) expert in (C) the field of medical engineering, Howard is still well (D) aware that he has much to learn Question 28: He travels usually (A) to his company’s New York branch to ensure (B) that everything is fine and that (C) the performance of all employees is (D) satisfactory Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions Question 29: "You’re always making terrible mistakes", said the teacher A The teacher asked his students why they always made terrible mistakes B The teacher realized that his students always made terrible mistakes C The teacher complained about his students making terrible mistakes D The teacher made his students not always make terrible mistakes Question 30: It is acknowledged that Vietnam had a complete control over COVID 19 from a very early 7 stage of the epidemic A Vietnam is acknowledged to have completely controlled SARS from a very early stage of the epidemic B Vietnam is acknowledged to have controlled SARS from a very early stage of the epidemic C Vietnam was acknowledged to have had a complete control over SARS from a very early stage of the epidemic D Vietnam is acknowledged to have a complete control over SARS from a very early stage of the epidemic Question 31: The film didn’t come up to my expectations A I expected the film to be more boring B The film fell short of my expectations C I expected the film to end more abruptly D The film was as good as I expected Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions Question 32: No one but the experts was able to realize that the painting was an imitation It greatly resembled the original A It was obvious that only a person with great talent could fake a painting so successfully B It was hard for ordinary people to judge between the fake painting and the real one, but not for the experts C It was almost impossible for amateurs to realize that the painting was not authentic, though the experts could judge it quite easily D The painting looked so much like the authentic one that only the experts could tell it wasn’t genuine Question 33: Sue and Brian met Shortly after that, he announced they were getting married A As soon as Sue and Brian met, they announced they were getting married B Right at the time Brian met Sue, he announced they were getting married C Scarcely had Sue and Brian met when he announced they were getting married D Until Sue and Brian met, they had announced they were getting married Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from to If you are a football fan, you may have heard about goalline technology (34) , this technology tracks the position of the ball in relation to the goalline, with the aim of eliminating human (35) when deciding whether a goal has been scored or not There are several systems currently approved for use by FIFA, the governing (36) of the sport, including the German-produced GoalControl, (37) uses 14 high-speed cameras mounted around the stadium - seven pointed at each goal - to track the flight of the ball and determine whether it has cross the goal line or not (38) the system that monitors the ball cross the line is automated, the decision is not Most of the systems detect the passing of the ball and send an encrypted alert in under a second to the referee, who will then use that notification to inform their decision (Adapted from theguardian.com) Question 34: A Foundationally Question 35: A mistake Question 36: A structure Question 37: A what Question 38: A Nonetheless B Significantly B fault B body B that B Because C Crucially C error C figure C which C However D Essentially D flaw D framework D who D Although Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions Health officials in Vietnam, Thailand, and other Southeast Asian countries are teaming up with local celebrities to produce public service announcements (PSAs) that urge hand-washing, social distancing, and other best practices to combat the deadly coronavirus Vietnamese health officials and lyricist Khac Hung produced an animated music video called “Ghen Co Vy”, based on the V-pop hit Ghen by singers Min and Erik The song’s lyrics call on viewers to wash their hands thoroughly, not touch their faces, avoid large crowds, and “push back the virus corona, corona” Other countries are also getting in on the act In Thailand, Bangkok’s train operator, BTS SkyTrain, released a video titled COVID-19: Dance Against The Virus, featuring BTS staff wiping down handrails and disinfecting surfaces Health officials in the Philippines took to TikTok to post a video highlighting protective measures such as keeping a one-metre distance from others and covering nose and mouth when coughing Health and media experts agree that social media platforms are an effective way to raise awareness of the coronavirus among the youth, who get much of their information online They also say that a more light-hearted tone can help public messages connect with young audiences who might not otherwise pay attention “If the messages posted on social media sites are too serious, it is likely that young people will not spread them to their friends and family members But if they are not too serious, they might be shared more widely.” (Adapted from Aljazeera.com) Question 39: What is the best title for this passage? A Southeast Asia Takes On The Coronavirus With Upbeat Messages B How A Song Can Help To Raise Awareness Of The Coronavirus C Experts’ Opinion On Social Media’s Role In Tackling The Coronavirus D Messages About The Coronavirus Are Being Spread By Young People Question 40: The word “thoroughly” in paragraph is closest in meaning to A easily B closely C infinitely D carefully Question 41: All of the following are mentioned in the passage as practices to combat the corona virus EXCEPT A Washing your hands B Not touching your face C Not coughing outside D Avoid large crowds Question 42: Why is social media effective in raising the young’s awareness of the coronavirus? A Because they can share public messages to their friends B Because they not pay attention to serious things C Because they get the majority of information online D Because most online public messages are lighthearted Question 43: The word “they” in the last paragraph refers to A messages B sites C people D friends Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions Considering the multitude of situations in which we use numerical information, life without numbers is inconceivable, which is why humans as a species are generally skilled at using them However, our mathematical ability is something we share with a surprising array of other creatures It turns out that our ability to process numbers is a behavioural trait that offers significant benefits for survival, which is why it is present in so many animal populations For instance, numerical cognition plays a vital role when it comes to developing efficient strategies to forage for food Field mice are a prime example of this They love live ants, but these are 9 dangerous prey because they always bite when threatened In one study, mice that could choose between five versus 15, five versus 30, and 10 versus 30 ants always preferred the smaller quantity of ants The field mice seem to pick the smaller ant group in order to ensure comfortable hunting and to avoid getting bitten frequently Numerical cues is essential when it comes to hunting in groups as well Wolves often hunt large prey like elks and bison, but they can kick and stomp wolves to death Therefore, if the hunting party is too small in size, the hunt will most likely end in failure as the prey fights back, but if it is too large, some wolves will tend to hold back and let others the killing to avoid danger, which obviously decreases hunting effectiveness and the chance of successful hunting As a consequence, wolves have an optimal group size for hunting different prey For elks, capture success levels off at to wolves However, for bison, the most formidable prey, to 13 wolves are the best guarantor of success Therefore, for wolves, there is “strength in numbers” during hunting, but only up to a certain number that is dependent on the toughness of their prey For some species, the ability of perceiving numbers can also help them avoid predators and other threats In 2005, a team of biologists at the University of Washington found that blackcapped chickadees in Europe developed an interesting warning system Upon detecting a potential predator, they will produce a “chick-a-dee” alarm call, and it has been shown that the number of “dee” notes at the end of this alarm call indicates the danger level of a predator For example, a call such as “chick-a-dee-dee” may indicate harmless great grey owls, which are too big to manoeuvre and follow the agile chickadees In contrast, when a smaller pygmy owl appears, chickadees will increase the number of “dee” notes and call “chick-a-dee-dee-dee-dee.” Here, it is obvious that the number of sounds serves as an anti-predation strategy (Adapted from theatlantic.com) Question 44: Which best serves as the title for the passage? A Why Processing Numbers Help Species Avoid Some Of Their Biggest Threats B The Remarkable Ways In Which Animals Benefit From Numerical Perception C How Some Animals Develop Their Amazing Ability To Understand Numbers D Explaining The Interesting Hunting Strategies Involving Numerical Cognition Question 45: The phrase “inconceivable” in paragraph is closest in meaning to A inexplicable B exceptional C bewildering D unthinkable Question 46: Why does the chance of success decrease when wolves hunt in parties that are too large? A Because their prey will fight even harder when it is vastly outnumbered B Because they will not be able to cooperate with one another harmoniously C Because all of them will want to hold back, which decreases effectiveness D Because some of them will try to avoid being hurt by not doing anything Question 47: The word “optimal” in paragraph can be best replaced by A official B ideal C dominant D flawless Question 48: The word “it” in paragraph refers to A party B size C failure D prey Question 49: Which of the following is NOT TRUE, according to the passage? A Many animal species have the ability to understand numbers since it helps them better survive B Field mice will generally choose small ant groups when hunting so that they not get bitten C For wolves, hunting elks with a party of nine wolves is no more effective than a party of six D The less dangerous a predator is, the fewer “dee” notes there are in chickadees’ alarm calls Question 50: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage? A Some species can process numbers more skillfully than human beings B For field mice, live ants are the most vital but dangerous source of food C Wolves have the ability to accurately determine the strength of their prey 10 10 position in this company A difficult B obvious C straightforward D plain Question 6: If you are at a loose end this weekend, I will show you round the city A stressful B energetic C excited D occupied Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 7: Try to find your opponent’s Achilles heel and take advantage of it in order to win A skills B durability C strength D weakness Question 8: My boss is always getting at me, even when I’ve done nothing wrong! A commending B implying C criticising D encouraging Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 9: She on her computer for more than two hours when she decided to stop for a rest A has worked B has been working C was working D had been working Question 10: Doctors advise people who are deficient Vitamin C to eat more fruit and vegetables A in B of C from D for Question 11: The Principal usually has his pupils waste paper for their mini-project A collected B collect C to collect D collecting Question 12: Not until about a century after Julius Caesar landed in Britain actually conquer the island A the Romans did B did the Romans C the Roman D Romans that Question 13: Dr Smith is the person in I don’t have much confidence A which B whom C who D that Question 14: It is imperative what to when there is a fire A he must know about B that everyone know C that he knew D we knew Question 15: The better the weather is, A the most crowded the beaches get B the most the beaches get crowded C the more crowded the beaches get D the more the beaches get crowded Question 16: Results show that relatively well nourished patients respond equally well to elements diet as those with a poor state A nutritious B nutritional C nutrients D nutriously Question 17: The pilot told the control tower that he had technical trouble before landing A call off B turned down C looked for D run into Question 18: I’m at a loss to know how he could so many numbers to memory in only 20 seconds A store B commit C hold D record Question 19: As crime rates continue to be on the rise, the public demands that law be improved A execution B enforcement C application D obedience Question 20: If you show symptoms of COVID-19, it is vital that you have the of mind to call local health officials instead of trying to go to clinics or hospitals immediately A composure B presence C company D calmness Question 21: We have strategically positioned the machine’s switch so that it cannot be accidentally by children A caught B set C tripped D sprung Question 22: Vitaly arrived at the airport with time to in case there are unexpected problems A kill B spare C spend D go Question 23: It is hoped that once the new law comes into , fewer people will drive after drinking alcohol A view B shape C play D hand 88 88 Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges Question 24: Stella and her husband are about to go out - Stella: “Should we take a taxi or a bus to the mall?” - Stella’s husband: “ It’s impossible to take a taxi during rush hours.” A Let’s take a taxi B Let’s take a bus C Good idea D Yes, we should Question 25: Molly is talking to her sister about online shopping - Molly: “Shopping online is super convenient and trouble-free.” - Molly’s sister: “ Sometimes a lot of serious problems arise.” A That’s it B I take your view C Absolutely D That’s not entirely true Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Question 26: Thanks to technological advances (A), factories in the country no longer need (B) to take (C) on many workers to manually operate machines on the assembly line by hand (D) Question 27: He is such (A) a lucky man in that (B) he had won (C) the lottery three times in a row before he turned to (D) 18 Question 28: The girl’s (A) phones were confiscated by the substitute teacher (B) and were (C) only returned to them the following day (D) Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions Question 29: “You had better see a doctor if the headache does not wear off.” she said to me A She suggested that I see a doctor if the headache did not wear off B She ordered me to see a doctor if the headache did not wear off C She insisted that I see a doctor unless the headache did not wear off D She reminded me of seeing a doctor if the headache did not wear off Question 30: The children couldn’t go swimming because the sea was too rough A The sea was too rough for the children to go swimming B The children were not calm enough to swim in the sea C The sea was rough enough for the children to swim in D The sea was too rough to the children’s swimming Question 31: Much to my surprise, I found her lecture on the British political system extremelv captivating A It was at her lecture on the British political system that I realized how captivating the subject is B I hadn’t expected her to lecture on the British political system, but she spole remarkably well C Beyond my expectations, her lecture on the British political system was the most captivating of all D I was captivating by what she said in her lecture on the British political system even though I hadn’t expected to be Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions Question 32: They talked noisily during the meeting Mr James disapproved of that A Mr James doesn’t want them to talk noisily during the meeting B Mr James didn’t like the fact that they talk noisily during the meeting C Mr James disapproved of their talking noisily during the meeting D Mr James would rather they didn’t talk noisily during the meeting Question 33: Robert should attend more lectures Otherwise, he can fail the upcoming exam A In order to pass the upcoming exam, it is essential that Robert attended more lectures 89 89 B Passing the upcoming exam is mandatory, so it is advised that Robert attend more lectures to so C Robert would rather that he attended more lectures so he cannot fail the upcoming exam D It is high time Robert attended more lectures to avoid the possiblity of failing the upcoming exam Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from to A team of experts from Glasgow University in the UK discovered that former professional football players are three and a half times more (34) to die of dementia than other people The experts looked at whether or not heading a football could lead to brain (35) and also looked into the deaths of 7,676 ex-soccer players who played in Scotland professionally between 1900 and 1976 Then, they (36) to compare the deaths of the former soccer players to the deaths of 23,000 people who did not regularly play football and found that the football players suffered from a lot more brain injuries The research was requested by the Football Association and the Professional Footballers’ Association in the UK after the death of English football player Jeff Astle, whose family was convinced he died as a result (37) playing football, in 2002 Researcher Dr Willie Stewart said his research showed (38) former football players were more likely to suffer from Alzheimer’s disease, motor neurone disease and Parkinson’s disease, but were less likely to die of common diseases, such as heart disease and lung cancer (Adapted from https://www.breakingnewsenglish.com) Question 34: A possibly B expectedly C likely D probably Question 35: A harm B damage C suffering D devastation Question 36: A proceeded B progressed C advanced D forwarded Question 37: A by B of C from D at Question 38: A which B that C what D who Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions Solar radiation management (SRM or solar geoengineering) is a theoretical approach to reducing some of the impacts of climate change by reflecting a small amount of sunlight back out into space SRM would not directly reduce concentrations greenhouse gases, and therefore numerous expert reports have concluded that it could never be a complete solution to global warming and does not represent a substitute for mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions However, they have also concluded that it might be able to reduce some climate risks For instance, if it could be made to work, SRM would be the only known method for quickly stopping the rise in global temperatures It could even be used to cool the planet, should that ever be necessary A variety of SRM techniques have been proposed, but those receiving the most attention from researchers involve brightening marine clouds by spraying seawater into the lower atmosphere, or replicating the cooling effect of volcanoes by spraying reflective sulphate particles into the upper atmosphere It is not yet known what all the side effects of SRM could be, or whether they would be very damaging Some possible side effects are known, however For instance, the sprayed particles, or aerosols, might delay the regeneration of the ozone layer There might also be some health effects from the additional aerosols in the atmosphere, although these are not currently expected to be large (Adapted from srmgi.org) Question 39: What is the passage mainly about? A The health risks of SRM B An overview of SRM C Why SRM cannot solve global warming D The variety of current SRM techniques Question 40: The word “they” in paragraph refers to 90 90 A concentrations B gases C reports D emissions Question 41: Which of the following is an SRM technique? A spraying seawater and marine clouds into the lower atmosphere B brightening marine clouds using sulphate and seawater C releasing reflective sulphate particles into the upper atmosphere D replicating volcanoes so as to create a cooling effect Question 42: The word “proposed” in paragraph is closest in meaning to A demanded B presented C praised D requested Question 43: Which of the following is TRUE, according to the passage? A SRM aims to completely eliminate climate change by reflecting sunlight B According to many reports, SRM will soon replace mitigation of greenhouse gases C There are currently no methods to quickly stop rising global temperatures D All the possible side effects of the SRM approach have already been discovered Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions In a shipyard on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica, a small team is building what could become the world’s largest clean cargo ship Ceiba is the first vessel built by Sailcargo, a company trying to prove that zero-carbon shipping is possible, and commercially viable Made largely of wood, Ceiba combines solar panels, a uniquely designed electric engine and batteries to produce power Once on the water, it will be capable of crossing oceans entirely without the use of fossil fuels “The thing that sets Ceiba apart is the fact that she’ll have one of the largest marine electric engines of her kind in the world,” says Danielle Doggett, managing director and cofounder of Sailcargo The system also has the ability to capture energy from the movement of its underwater propellers as well as solar power, so electricity will be available for the engine when needed “Really, the only restrictions on how long she can stay at sea is water and food on board for the crew.” For Ceiba’s builders, one of the ship’s main attractions is to provide a much-needed burst of clean energy in an industry that has long been a big contributor to climate change The global shipping sector emitted over a billion tonnes of greenhouse gases in 2018, equivalent to around 3% of global emissions an astonishing level that exceeds the climate impact of Germany’s entire economy Despite the establishment of new international climate goals, the sector continues to be slow to implement concrete measures to cut emissions Doggett agrees that far more policy and government action is needed to help reduce shipping emissions, this At the same time, she says, the private sector can demonstrate what is possible “I feel like the largest barrier to success is proving that clean shipping is valuable,” she says “I’m really hoping that if we can set a precedent with a for-profit company that can claim the world’s largest and completely emission-free cargo ship, then we can wave these numbers like a flag and say: ‘Look, people who are writing the policy, we already did it today.’ Because it’s not impossible.” Before even leaving the shipyard, Ceiba’s diary is filling up fast With at least a year to go until its first journey on the oceans, it already generated interest in her initial northbound voyages from companies willing to pay a premium for emissions-free transport of products such as green coffee, cacao, and organic cotton In addition, Sailcargo is already planning a second, similar vessel, and is also in the initial stages of developing plans to build a much larger, more modern design “In five years, we would hopefully be laying the keel of a very large, commercially viable competitive vessel,” says Doggett (Adapted from bbc.com) Question 44: Which best serves as the title for the passage? A How Electric Cargo Ships Are Becoming The Future Of Global Shipping B Why The Shipping Sector Is So Slow At Making Efforts To Cut Emissions C The Wooden Cargo Ship That Will Forever Change The Shipping Industry 91 91 D A Startup Calling For More Policy Action To Reduce Shipping Emissions Question 45: The word “it” in paragraph refers to A shipyard B vessel C shipping D engine Question 46: According to paragraph 3, which of the following is TRUE about the global shipping industry? A It has been the biggest contributor to climate change for a very long time period B It has always surpassed Germany in terms of climate impact since the year 2018 C The amount of greenhouse gases it emitted in 2018 was at a very significant level D The actions it has taken to cut down emission rates are effective but still very slow Question 47: The word “concrete” in paragraph can be best replaced by A powerful B genuine C factual D definite Question 48: The word “precedent” in paragraph is closest in meaning to A model B pattern C sample D method Question 49: Which of the following is NOT TRUE, according to the passage? A Sailcargo’s current goal is to show that emission-free shipping is a perfectly possible option B Danielle Doggett believes that governments need to more to reduce shipping emissions C There are companies that have agreed to pay Sailcargo to have their goods shipped on Ceiba D Sailcargo has already had plans for a bigger and more modern version of the vessel Ceiba Question 50: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage? A The shipping sector has not taken measures to cut emissions because there are too few climate goals B Ceiba’s success may encourage actions to cut shipping emissions from governments and companies C Most companies who have heard about Ceiba’s construction are certain that the project will succeed D In five years, Sailcargo will be capable of building vessels that are similar or even superior to Ceiba 92 92 TEST 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 Question 1: A washed B cursed C worked D brushed Question 2: A distribute B triangle C tribe D trial Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions Question 3: A preface B famous C forget D childish Question 4: A unbreakable B education C development D community Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 5: Vietnamese food YouTubers keep hungry audiences hooked A captivated B boring C distracted D weary Question 6: As the weather gets colder and we face the double threat of the flu and a surge in Covid-19 cases, now is a prime opportunity to stock up on food and supplies A not very essential B of the best quality C not very rare D main or most important Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 7: Telecom giants Viettel and Mobifone have received licenses to commercially test 5G broadcast in Vietnam’s two largest cities A sanction B permission C prohibition D admission Question 8: This winter you’ll need options to help pass the time while you’re stuck inside with people you’ve been glued to for months A living with great intimacy B separated C cemented D spending time together Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 9: The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Vietnam has given support to women and girls in six central provinces affected by flooding A immediate B immediately C immediacy D Immediateness Question 10: Recently, Italy a partial lockdown, including shutting bars and restaurants at 6pm, but it could enforce blanket restrictions if the outbreak worsens A announced B announces C had commenced D has announced Question 11: If I were you, I for such a silly thing like that A won’t cry B wouldn’t cry C wouldn’t have cried D don’t cry Question 12: Scientists sent expedition to Mars during 1990s A an/ the/ the B an/ Ø/ the C an/ Ø/ Ø D an/ the/ Ø Question 13: She couldn’t bear tears when she saw the film “Romeo and Juliet” A to shed B to shedding C shedding D shed Question 14: Small businesses have been exempted the tax increase A from B to C in D for Question 15: Don’t cheat in this exam, ? A you B would you C can you D will you Question 16: Many children who get into trouble in their early teens go on to become offenders A persistent B insistent C consistent D resistant 93 93 Question 17: It seems that the horse tried to free from its stable A make B break C set D pay Question 18: Although some people are the of health, they need to take regular check-up A photo B picture C image D symbol Question 19: We don’t hold much hope that the price will fall A up B for C out D with Question 20: I’m sorry to on your parade but you’re not allowed to have alcohol in this room A shine B snow C wind D rain Question 21: My father tried to warned my younger brother not to drive after drinking alcohol, but he threw caution to the and did it anyway A sky B air C space D wind Question 22: A young boy went into the forest and never returned To this day, nobody knows what has of him A occurred B turned C become D arisen Question 23: She made a lot of promises that turned out to be in the end A bare B vacant C empty D blank Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges Question 24: Shady and Katy are talking about their future jobs - Shady: “What kind of job would you like to do?” - Katy: “ A No, thanks B I heard it was very good C Anytime after next week D Something to with computers Question 25: Peter has just watched Tom playing badminton - Peter: “I didn’t know you could play badminton so well, Tom.” - Tom: “ .” A Congratulations! B As a matter of fact, I don’t C Sorry, if you don’t know D Thank you Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Question 26: Rap, that (A) was earlier not popular in Vietnam due to (B) its dark and violent content, slowly won over (C) young music lovers before finding its ways into (D) the mainstream Question 27: The prime minister has said that a high-speed (A) railway, if building (B), needs to be (C) the backbone of the country, connecting (D) all regions and provinces Question 28: After joining programs and conferences about (A) the environment, she spends time showing (B) students and locals how to classify (C) garbage and protecting (D) Mother Nature Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions Question 29: She only felt relaxed after a few months working for him A She used to feel relaxed working for him a few months B A few months ago, she didn’t find it relaxed working for him C Only after a few months working for him did she feel relaxed D It was not until a few months working for him did she feel relaxed Question 30: Right after his appointment to the post, he fell ill A No sooner did he appointed to the post than he fell ill B No sooner had he appointed to the post than he fell ill C Hardly had he appointed to the post when he fell ill D Hardly had he been appointed to the post when he fell ill 94 94 Question 31: Just after solving one problem, I was faced with another A Scarcely had I solved one problem that I was faced with another B Hardly had I solved one problem than I was faced with another C No sooner had I solved one problem than I was faced with another D No sooner had I solved one problem when I was faced with another Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions Question 32: What has happened? You look as if you have been in the wars A You look like an old soldier B You are wearing many medals C You look as though something unpleasant has happened to you D You look as though you have been fighting Question 33: It was an interesting novel I stayed up all night to finish it A The novel was so interesting that I stayed up all night to finish it B Though it was an interesting novel, I stayed up all night to finish it C I stayed up all night to finish the novel so it was interesting D Unless it were an interesting novel, I would not stay up all night to finish it Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from to A recent accident marked a (34) point for self-driving cars: For the first time, a self-driving car struck and killed a pedestrian It happened at 10 p.m in Tempe, Arizona, where (35) company Uber had been picking up passengers in autonomous vehicles for more than a year Elaine Herzberg, 49, was walking” her bicycle down a four-lane road and was starting to cross (36) a gray Volvo car operated by Uber suddenly hit her at about 40 mph She was pronounced dead by the time she reached the hospital Local police said they are “going to attempt to find who was (37) fault Almost every automaker in the world — including General Motors, BMW, Ford, Tesla Motors and Toyota — has plans to offer self-driving cars in the next few years They all promise greater safety for passengers and road users, since such vehicles use software and sensors that let them “see” and react to their surroundings supposedly faster than humans can But this heartbreaking accident (38) the question once again: Are self-driving cars completely safe? (Adapted from readtoolead.com) Question 34: A twisting B turning C bending D spinning Question 35: A ride-calling B ride-catching C ride-hailing D ride-hitching Question 36: A until B while C when D since Question 37: A at B in C of D to Question 38: A begs B pleads C calls D presses Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions It’s being called the unnoticed apocalypse: The number of insects is declining rapidly and 41% of bug species face extinction, scientists say “If this massive decline continues, the ramifications are enormous,” said Dave Goulson, a professor of biology at the University of Sussex in the UK and the author of a new report on insect decline for the UK Wildlife Trusts “Three quarters of our crops depend on insect pollinators Crops will begin to fail We won’t have things like strawberries,” Dave stated Collapses in bug populations have been reported in Germany and in Puerto Rico And a global scientific review published earlier this year estimated that, on average, the number of insects is declining by 2.5% each year, with more than 40% of insect species threatened with extinction In North America, the report said five bumblebee species have undergone massive declines in range and abundance in the last 25 years, with one, Franklin’s bumblebee, going extinct In Ohio, the butterfly population has fallen 95 95 by a third According to Goulson, habitat loss was the biggest culprit in declining insect populations globally, but pesticide use in farming and climate change were also contributing However, the report says we can all act as first responders and take relatively simple steps to help reverse what it describes as a “catastrophic decline in the abundance and diversity of insects” such as mowing your lawn less frequently and allow part of it to flower and avoiding using pesticides as well as encouraging others to the same (Adapted from edition.cnn.com) Question 39: What is the passage mainly about? A Steps you can take to make your garden more attractive to insects B The importance of insects to the growing of crops around the world C The decrease in insect populations and what we can to prevent it D The main contributors to the extinction of insect species worldwide Question 40: The word “ramifications” in paragraph is closest in meaning to A impressionsB impacts C dangers D extinctions Question 41: According to the passage, collapses in insect population A are most severe in countries such as Germany and Puerto Rico B will ultimately cause the disappearance of all crops except strawberries C have been detected in many areas around the world D are the reason why many species of bees have gone extinct in Ohio Question 42: All of the following are mentioned in the passage as causes of decreasing insect populations EXCEPT A Crop failure B Climate change C Habitat loss D Use of pesticides Question 43: The word “it” in paragraph refers to A lawn B report C decline D diversity Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions In 2010, artificial intelligence was more likely to pop up in science fiction movies than in everyday life And it certainly wasn’t something people worried might take over their jobs in the near future However, a lot has changed since then So, how exactly has AI invaded so many different parts of our lives over the last decade? When Facebook began in 2004, it focused on connecting people These days, it’s focusing on doing so with artificial intelligence Facebook’s chief AI scientist, Yann LeCun, said that without deep learning the social network would be “dust.” After years of investment, deep learning is now behind everything from the posts and ads you see on the site to the way your friends can be automatically tagged in photos It can even help remove content like hate speech from the social network It’s still got a long way to go, though, particularly when it comes to spotting violence or hate speech online, which is tricky for machines to figure out As AI has improved, so have its capabilities as a surveillance tool One of the most controversial of these is facial recognition technology, which identifies people from live or recorded video or still photos, typically by comparing their facial features with those in a database of faces It’s been used in many different settings: at concerts, by police, and at airports, to name a few Facial recognition systems have come under growing scrutiny, however, due to concerns about privacy and accuracy So in 2019, several cities, including San Francisco and Oakland in California and Somerville in Massachusetts, banned city departments (including the police) from using the technology AI is also increasingly being used to diagnose and manage all kinds of health issues, from spotting lung cancer to keeping an eye on mental health problems Though much of this work is still in the research or early-development stages, there are startups — such as Mindstrong Health, which uses an app to measure moods in patients who are dealing with psychological health issues - already trying out AI systems with people 96 96 Can AI create art? More and more often the answer is yes Over the last 10 years, AI has been used to make musical compositions, paintings and more that seem very similar to the kinds of things humans come up with Perhaps the clearest indication that AI-generated art is gaining popularity came in late 2018, when a blurry piece of art called “Edmond de Belamy” became the first work produced by a machine to be sold at auction (Adapted from edition.cnn.com) Question 44: Which of the following best serves as a title for the passage? A The Influences of Artificial Intelligence on Various Fields B ATs Important Role in The Development of Social Networks C How AI Can Help Diagnose Diseases More Accurately D The Debate Over The Use of Facial Recognition Technology Question 45: Which of the following is NOT TRUE, according to the passage? A Deep learning is considered vital to the existence of Facebook B People are worried that facial recognition may not work correctly C AI can compose music much better than humans D Some health issues like lung cancer can be detected with the help of AI Question 46: The word “particularly” in paragraph can be best replaced by A considerably B especially C exceptionally D obviously Question 47: The word “It” in paragraph refers to A the site B investment C deep learning D the way Question 48: The word “settings” in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to A sceneries B locations C habitats D environments Question 49: How does facial recognition technology identify people? A By recording their facial features and compare them with live videos B By comparing their faces on videos or photos with those in a database C By gathering and comparing photos taken from airports and concerts D By taking photos of them and compare with live or recorded videos Question 50: What can be inferred from the passage? A Paintings and other artworks created by AI are usually sold for very high prices B More work needs to be done to make AI detect hate speech more effectively C Facial recognition technology will most likely be completely banned in the future D Many people in the past have predicted that AI will play a significant role in our lives 97 97 TEST 10 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 Question 1: A mood B blood C spoon D moon Question 2: A chalk B chaos C chicken D change Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions Question 3: A advent B attack C advance D address Question 4: A enthusiast B preferential C participant D particular Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 5: He suffers from mental illness and therefore can sometimes behave in ways that are considered eccentric A unique B strange C unknown D ordinary Question 6: After the bottom fell out of the market, he was virtually bankrupt A completely B finally C practically D dishonesty Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 7: Bruce is an old hand at chess, having played it for 25 years A inefficient B ineffective C inexperienced D incapable Question 8: They decided to put aside their differences and work together to achieve their common goal A acknowledge B learn C reveal D ignore Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 9: Martha Thomas was an American educator who stood for equal rights for women A educated B educational C educating D educationally Question 10: Tim told Daisy that he the film three times A had seen B saw C have seen D sees Question 11: giraffe is the tallest of all animals A A/ the B The/ Ø C A/ Ø D Ø/ the Question 12: The more demanding the job is, I like it A more B most C the more D the most Question 13: The room needs for the wedding A decorating B to decorate C decorate D be decorated Question 14: Buy me a newspaper on your way back, ? A can’t you B don’t you C will you D you Question 15: The Indian study was carried out in conjunction an American project A to B from C with D of Question 16: There’s no need to be afraid! Just try to up a conversation with her A hit B strike C start D kick Question 17: Difficult though the math problem was, Huy still managed to make work of it A brief B little C small D short Question 18: He admittedly doesn’t like you at all, but I’ll be obliged if you can just work with him this one time A completely B infinitely C exceptionally D outstandingly Question 19: Considering that Lily was not in her mind when she did all those terrible things, she was exonerated A good B fair C right D full 98 98 Question 20: It was the first time I’ve ever seen a of lions A cluster B herd C swarm D pride Question 21: He felt a of disappointment and sadness when it was announced that he was not the winner A shot B stab C poke D slash Question 22: Entire houses in that village were in yesterday’s large fire A consumed B depleted C digested D exhausted Question 23: The news of her death really me It was so sudden! A spinned B flipped C tossed D threw Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges Question 24: Mary is talking to a porter in the hotel lobby - Porter: “Shall I help you with your suitcase?” - Mary: “ .” A Not a chance B That’s very kind of you C I can’t agree more D What a pity! Question 25: - Mai: “Oops! I’m sorry for stepping on your foot.” - Hoa: “ .” A Never mind B You don’t mind C You’re welcome D That’s fine Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Question 26: Tire audience watched (A) the rock concert and does not satisfy (B) with (C) the slow numbers that the band presented (D) Question 27: Habitat lost (A), a combination of climate change, as well as (B) human impact continues to devastate (C) Bengal tiger populations (D) Question 28: Dictionaries frequently (A) explain the origin (B) of the defined (C) word, state its part of speech, and indication (D) its correct use Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions Question 29: “Cigarette?”, he said “No, thanks”, I said A He asked for a cigarette, and I immediately refused B He mentioned a cigarette, so I thanked him C He offered me a cigarette, but I promptly declined D He asked if I was smoking, and I denied at once Question 30: People say she did not study hard enough to win the scholarship A It was said she studied hard but she could not win the scholarship B She was said to have studied hard enough to win the scholarship C She was said not to have studied hard enough to win the scholarship D It was said she won the scholarship though she didn’t study hard enough Question 21: The secret to success is hard work A Working hard ensures success B If you keep your work secret, you will succeed C One cannot succeed if he has secrets D One must work hard to keep secrets Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions Question 32: We found the bad weather very inconvenient We choose to find a place for the night A The bad weather prevented us from driving any further 99 99 B Bad weather was approaching, so we started to look for a place to stay C Seeing that the bad weather had set in, we decided to find somewhere to spend the night D Because the climate was so severe, we were worried about what we’d at night Question 33: I think I should have cooked more food There’s nothing left now A I shouldn not have cooked so much food B I regret cooking too much food now C I did not cook much food and I think it is ok now D I did not cook much food and I think I was a mistake Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from to Dogs occupied a great (34) in ancient civilizations, especially in the ancient Pharaonic civilization Dogs were an integral part of the daily life of ancient Egyptians, whether through (35) them at home, accompanying them on hunting trips and battles, or using them to guard properties Graves were also allocated (36) deceased dogs to be buried next to their owners Dogs were known in the ancient Egyptian language as “Io” The name is (37) the sound of dogs barking Since the beginning of the Neolithic period, dogs have been known as hunters It was considered among the inhabitants of the ancient Egyptian house, (38) it sleeps next to its owner, or on the bed, accompanying the owners in their daily routines Dogs were also used to guard herds, and accompanied their owners during battles (Adapted from www.egypttoday.com) Question 34: A place Question 35: A raising Question 36: A by Question 37: A derived by Question 38: A that B location B rising B of B derived from B which C site C raised C for C derived upon C where D point D risen D in D derived on D when Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions It’s being called the unnoticed apocalypse: The number of insects is declining rapidly and 41% of bug species face extinction, scientists say “If this massive decline continues, the ramifications are enormous,” said Dave Goulson, a professor of biology at the University of Sussex in the UK and the author of a new report on insect decline for the UK Wildlife Trusts “Three quarters of our crops depend on insect pollinators Crops will begin to fail We won’t have things like strawberries,” Dave stated Collapses in bug populations have been reported in Germany and in Puerto Rico And a global scientific review published earlier this year estimated that, on average, the number of insects is declining by 2.5% each year, with more than 40% of insect species threatened with extinction In North America, the report said five bumblebee species have undergone massive declines in range and abundance in the last 25 years, with one, Franklin’s bumblebee, going extinct In Ohio, the butterfly population has fallen by a third According to Goulson, habitat loss was the biggest culprit in declining insect populations globally, but pesticide use in farming and climate change were also contributing However, the report says we can all act as first responders and take relatively simple steps to help reverse what it describes as a “catastrophic decline in the abundance and diversity of insects” such as mowing your lawn less frequently and allow part of it to flower and avoiding using pesticides as well as encouraging others to the same (Adapted from edition.cnn.com) Question 39: What is the passage mainly about? 100 100 A Steps you can take to make your garden more attractive to insects B The importance of insects to the growing of crops around the world C The decrease in insect populations and what we can to prevent it D The main contributors to the extinction of insect species worldwide Question 40: The word “ramifications” in paragraph is closest in meaning to A impressionsB impacts C dangers D extinctions Question 41: According to the passage, collapses in insect population A are most severe in countries such as Germany and Puerto Rico B will ultimately cause the disappearance of all crops except strawberries C have been detected in many areas around the world D are the reason why many species of bees have gone extinct in Ohio Question 42: All of the following are mentioned in the passage as causes of decreasing insect populations EXCEPT A Crop failure B Climate change C Habitat loss D Use of pesticides Question 43: The word “it” in paragraph refers to A lawn B report C decline D diversity Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions When you’re sleepy, stressed or have had a few drinks, you’re not in the best position to drive - or even make that decision But automated cars could soon determine whether or not you can drive for you In Europe, more than 25,000 people lose their lives on the road every year, while another 135,000 are seriously injured And the main culprits are speed, alcohol or drug driving, non-use of seat belts, distraction, and fatigue The type of automated cars on the road today provide steering, brake and acceleration support while the driver is still at the wheel and constantly monitors the driving These are known as level two on the car autonomy scale, but cars could reach up to level five on the six-level scale in the future — becoming a completely driverless car However, there is still a long way to go and we have to take it stepby-step, says Dr Anna Anund from the Swedish National Road and Transport Research Institute She and her team are developing a sensor-based system as part of a project to move towards level three, in which the driver can rest and would only be expected to drive when the car requests it The system would also automatically transfer control between vehicle and driver to ensure road safety, especially when the driver is sleepy, stressed, distracted or anxious It also uses many types of sensors to keep tabs on the drivers’ state, such as eye trackers and sensors to measure heart rate and changes in voice or face images, most of which are on the vehicle’s dashboard, wheel or seat But all of this is still not enough Dr Anund also notes that each person varies and reacts differently in both normal and impairment states, such as sleepiness, and therefore the system should work on an individual level To measure heart rate variability accurately, for example, information such as age and gender should be included or the initial state of the driver should be used as a reference ‘It’s important to develop systems where your individual preferences and behaviours are incorporated, so we will also focus on human-computer interaction”, she said (Adapted from horizon-magazine.eu) Question 44: What does the passage mostly concern? A The main causes of fatal traffic accidents in Europe B The development of a new self-driving car system C The reasons why more people prefer driverless cars D The biological factors that self-driving cars measure Question 45: The word “culprits” in paragraph can be best replaced by A wrongdoers B contributors C donors D accomplices Question 46: At level two of the car autonomy scale, cars can 101 101 A automatically steer, brake and accelerate without drivers B become completely automatic and operate with no driver C provide drivers with assistance while they are in control D determine whether or not a person is capable of driving Question 47: The phrase “keep tabs on” in paragraph is closest in meaning to A moderate B command C dominate D monitor Question 48: Dr Anund says the system should work on an individual level because A each individual driver is different from one another B driverless cars cannot work if they cannot measure heart rate C sensors will be inaccurate without any personal information D the system cannot determine the driver’s initial state Question 49: The word “It” in paragraph refers to A vehicle B system C driver D Control Question 50: What can be inferred from the passage? A Many cars will reach the fifth level of the car autonomy scale soon B The final aim of Dr Anund’s project is to create level-six driverless cars C Dr Anund’s team will focus on adding more sensors to their system D Human-computer interaction can further improve Dr Anund’s system 102 102 ... from this condition People with BSD readily exhibit negative behaviors, including spending (38) amounts of money on things they don’t need, hoarding and never using things they order, buying things... the police when I had tried everything else A I didn’t call the police because I had tried everything else B I only called the police after I have tried evyrything else C I only called the police... Question 33: I think I should have cooked more food There’s nothing left now A I shouldn not have cooked so much food B I regret cooking too much food now C I did not cook much food and I think it