Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes

each of the following exchanges.

Question 1: Alice and Bob are discussing the need for peace in Ukraine.
- Alice: “I believe we must do everything we can to stop the war in Ukraine.”
- Bob: “__________. It’s essential for the future of the people and the region.”
A. Maybe you’re wrong. B. That’s not important.
C. I couldn’t agree more. D. You must be joking.
Question 2: Sarah and John are talking after John received an award.
- Sarah: “Congratulations on winning the award!”
- John: “__________. I couldn’t have done it without your support.”
A. No problem at all. B. You owe me one.
C. Don’t mention it. D. Thank you so much.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 3: The polar bear is _______ carnivorous land mammal.
A. largest B. the larger C. larger D. the largest
Question 4: David enjoys going to _______ movie theater every Friday night with his friends.
A. a B. an C. Ø (no article) D. the
Question 5: Jake loves playing _______ video games where he can engage with friends and have fun
together.
A. interact B. interactive C. interaction D. interactively
Question 6: The stain on the carpet _______ by spilled juice was cleaned by Lisa at night.
A. causing B. was caused C. caused D. to cause
Question 7: After finishing his chores, Jack decided to _______ early to get enough rest for tomorrow.
A. turn off B. turn down C. turn in D. turn away
Question 8: The winner of the contest _______ tomorrow at noon during the special ceremony.
A. announced B. announcing C. will announce D. will be announced
Question 9: Tyler decided _______ entering the job market for a few more years to stay at university.
A. delay B. delaying C. to delay D. to delaying
Question 10: We should arrive on time for the meeting, ________?
A. do we B. don’t we C. should we D. shouldn’t we
Question 11: After hearing the shocking news, Emily took a deep breath to _______ herself and think
clearly.
A. craft B. create C. compose D. formulate
Question 12: I _______ at the library when I ran into my friend from high school last week.
A. studies B. was studying C. studied D. am studying
Question 13: The surgeons performed a complex _______, and they hoped the patient would pull
through and recover.
A. operation B. procedure C. function D. process
Question 14: It is important _______ Ava to study harder if she wants to succeed in her exams.
A. for B. of C. to D. with
Question 15: Mark will start his presentation _______.
A. as soon as all the attendees settled down B. once all the attendees have settled down
C. after all the attendees had settled down D. when all the attendees will settle down
Question 16: After his chemotherapy, John began to _______ bald, but he embraced his new look with
confidence.
A. make B. go C. do D. take
Question 17: Sarah worked tirelessly to make a _______ for herself in the fashion industry; eventually,
her designs gained international recognition.
A. title B. name C. label D. tag

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part
differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 18: A. kitten B. lizard C. mirror D. circle
Question 19: A. think B. theme C. those D. thank

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other
three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 20: A. belong B. admit C. lengthen D. defend
Question 21: A. innovate B. disagree C. disrespect D. understand

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word (s) OPPOSITE in meaning
to the underlined word (s) in each of the following questions.
Question 22: He stressed that idea of the event is to grab the public's attention with their favorite acts,
rather than to give them a diverse arts festival.
A. distract B. evaluate C. change D. attract
Question 25: Tom, still wet behind the ears in his new job, relied on his colleagues’ guidance to
navigate the challenges.
A. proficient B. hard-working C. unmotivated D. inexperienced

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word (s) CLOSEST in meaning to
the underlined word (s) in each of the following questions.
Question 24: Peter finally came around and agreed to join the hiking trip with his friends.
A. was excited B. was convinced C. was uncertain D. was disappointed
Question 23: A valiant man smashed through the walls to save three people from the fire.
A. weak B. strong C. brave D. timid

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct word and phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 26 to 30.
An ascetic practitioner with Buddhist name Thich Minh Tue has stopped his nationwide
pilgrimage following a talk with authorities, the Government Committee for Religious Affairs announced
Monday.
The Committee's information portal said that after certain people followed Thich Minh Tue,
also known by his birthname Le Anh Tu, on his pilgrimage, some of them had (24) __________ health
problems. Authorities had met Tu to discuss religious freedom, and they had also allowed opportunities
for him to (25) __________ on his pilgrimage at his own will. (26) __________ , people's health and lives,
as well as social stability, need to be ensured, the committee added. The executive council of the
Vietnam Buddhist Sangha (VBS) has sent documents to provincial committees of VBS, saying Tu is not
 a Buddhist monk, does not practice Buddhism, and is not the personnel of (27) __________ pagoda or
facility under the VBS.
Tu has said he once practised at a pagoda for a short time, (28) ___________ he got his Buddhist
name Thich Minh Tue. He said he has never called himself to be a monk, and he wants to go on
pilgrimages his whole life, to "follow the teachings of Buddha to complete himself." Tu said he did not
call for disciples, but he did not stop anyone who wanted to follow him.
Question 24: A. defaced B. withstood C. tolerated D. encountered
Question 25: A. concentrate B. decide C. embark D. depend
Question 26: A. Therefore B. However C. Despite D. For example
Question 27: A. any B. every C. many D. all
Question 28: A. who B. that C. when D. where
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions from 31 to 35.
The global market for plant-based meat, a type of meat made from plants, is projected to explode
to 85 billion US dollars in 2030. Grocery stores are offering consumers an increasingly diverse array of
burgers, sausages, and seafood options that have no trace of animal products. But if you think a diet of
plant-based food is better for your health, you may want to look at the facts and seriously contemplate
your choice before reaching a decision.
According to one recent study, the nutritional benefit of plant-based foods is minimal. Researchers
from the Singapore Institute for Food and Biotechnology Innovation investigated the outcome of replacing
bacon, chicken, beef burgers and ice cream with animal-free versions. What they found was that diets
which substituted animal products with the plant-based alternatives were below the daily
recommendations for essential nutrients vitamin B12, calcium, potassium, zinc and magnesium, and higher
in sodium, sugar and saturated fat, all of which can be harmful to your body in excessive amounts.
Plant-based meat manufacturers argue their products contain similar amounts of protein that are
comparable in quality to animal protein. However, “foods contain hundreds to thousands of compounds
that are capable of impacting human health.”, says Stephan van Vliet at the Duke Molecular Physiology
Institute. In their own studies, Van Vliet and colleagues compared samples of different plant-based meat
alternatives with ground beef and found that 90 percent of them were different from each other. Plant-
based meat alternatives lacked certain essential amino acids and other substances like creatine, taurine
and anserine, which can all have an impact on our health and potentially brain function as well as muscle
function.
Interestingly, Van Vliet also discovered that other beneficial substances like polyphenols and
antioxidants were found in greater quantities or only in plant-based meats, which denotes a
complementary relationship between plant and animal-based foods in our diet, where some nutrients are
better obtained from animal sources and others from plants.
(Adapted from theconversation.com)
Question 29: Which best serves as the title for the passage?
A. Be Careful! Plant-Based Doesn’t Always Mean Healthy
B. New Study Shows Major Flaw Of Plant-Based Diets
C. Why Mixed Diets Are Better Than Plant-Based Ones
D. Animal And Plant-Based Product: An Interesting Combo
Question 30: The word “contemplate” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ___________.
A. reverse B. regret C. renew D. revise
Question 31: According to paragraph 2, the study at the Singapore Institute for Food and Biotechnology
Innovation __________.
A. was one of the Institute’s many recent studies that focus on plant-based foods.
B. mostly examined the outcome of replacing bacon with its animal-free version.
C. demonstrated that a plant-based diet is actually not really nutritious.
D. found a dangerous amount of sodium and sugar in plant-based diets.
Question 32: The word “them” in paragraph 3 refers to __________.
A. studies B. colleagues C. samples D. alternatives
Question 33: The word “denotes” in paragraph 4 can be best replaced by ___________.
A. announces B. indicates C. symbolizes D. realises
Question 34: Which of the following is NOT TRUE, according to the passage?
A. The global plant-based meat market is going to reach 85 billion dollars 2030.
B. Apart from protein, there are many compounds in food that affect our health.
C. Plant-based meat cannot provide some amino acids that we have to consume.
D. Traditional meats were found to have less antioxidants than plant-based ones.
Question 35: Which of the following can most likely be inferred from the passage?
A. Plant-based meat has become the most popular item in a large number of stores.
B. Manufacturers will soon be able to create healthier versions of plant-based products.
C. Only comparing animal and plant-based meats in terms of protein quality is not enough.
D. The best diets are those that consist mostly of animal products and some plant-based foods.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate
the correct answer to each of the questions from 36 to 42.
Unlike sports like basketball, a football match flows more freely: the ball is passed continuously and
play is only stopped when there are goals, fouls, injuries, or when the ball is outside the field. However,
the introduction of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) means top-level games are stopped more often,
with the referee waiting for decisions from the VAR office. This has led to a debate on whether the
technology has unnecessarily made the beautiful game more complicated.
VAR was used in a major tournament for the first time in 2017. Two years later, major football
leagues in Europe followed. Its use has not been without controversy, but former English Premier League
referee Mark Halsey says: “I think it’s actually good for the game. The game is so quick today, and
obviously it's difficult for referees to keep up.” And the facts appear to back him up. According to Premier
League's official website, before VAR was introduced, the percentage of correct key match decision stood
at 82 percent. With VAR in use for the 2019/20 season, it rose to 94 percent.
But for some, more correct outcomes shouldn’t come at the cost of compromising the flow of the
game. The average delay caused by VAR is now around the 50-second mark. Norwegian football fan
Mathias Eftedal shared: "I feel like celebrating goals isn't what it felt like before. You always have that
fear that the goal is going to be taken away, which isn't the same experience I grew up with. Everyone
wants every decision to be correct. But for me, it's just a matter of how much you are willing to sacrifice
to make every decision correct."
Despite his support, ex-referee Halsey also admits there are improvements to be made. “I do think
we need to do like what we hear in rugby. We need to hear what the conversations between the referee
and the VAR are so everybody knows what's going on." Back in the control room, VAR is operated by
referees themselves, many of whom are expected to work at matches the following day. Halsey says this
needs to change since closely monitoring a match in the VAR office for more than 90 minutes and then
refereeing a match on field the next day can result in exhaustion and reduced concentration in the long
run.
VAR was created with a view to abating disputes during and after football matches, but after five
years, it would seem that it still has some way to go before satisfying the supporters.

(Adapted from euronews.com)

Question 36: Which best serves as the title for this passage?
A. The Story of How VAR Changed Football
B. VAR: Debate Continues Among Referees
C. What The Future Holds For VAR Technology
 D. Has VAR Changed Football For The Better?
Question 37: The word “it” in paragraph 2 refers to __________.
A. game B. website C. percentage D. decision
Question 38: What do we learn about VAR technology in paragraph 2?
A. It was initially denied by big football leagues in Europe due to controversy.
B. People's opinions on its implementation in football matches differed.
C. According to referees, it actually helps games become much quicker.
D. With its introduction, 94% of Premier League referees made better decisions.
Question 39: The word “compromising” in paragraph 3 can be best replaced by ___________.
A. negating B. discrediting C. undermining D. refuting
Question 40: Which of the following is NOT supported by information in the passage?
A. Nowadays, VAR is a part of every top-level football league matches in Europe.
B. The pace of professional football games has increased greatly over the years.
C. Mathias Eftedal got used to watching football without technological intervention.
D. Mark Halsey thinks the use of VAR is placing heavier workload on referees.
Question 41: The word “abating” in paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to ___________.
A. disarm B. decrease C. dwindle D. decline
Question 42: Which of the following is LEAST LIKELY to be inferred from the passage?
A. VAR can still improve fairness while maintaining game flow when it is used moderately.
B. A number of football fans feel that heavy use of VAR can make the game less enjoyable.
C. The audience may be more supportive of VAR if the decision-making process is clearer.
D. More changes are needed for VAR to achieve its final goal of replacing human referees.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in
the following questions.
Question 43: Emily completed her homework. Afterwards, she watched her favorite TV show.
A. Barely had Emily completed her homework when she watched her favorite TV show.
B. No sooner had Emily completed her homework when she watched her favorite TV show.
C. Had Emily not completed her homework, she would have watched her favorite TV show.
D. Only after Emily watched her favorite TV show did she complete her homework.
Question 44: Peter didn’t study for the test. He failed to answer most of the questions correctly.
A. If Peter had studied for the test, he would have failed to answer most questions correctly.
B. If Peter had studied for the test, he will have failed to answer most questions correctly.
C. If Peter had studied for the test, he wouldn’t have failed to answer most questions correctly.
D. If Peter had studied for the test, he won’t have failed to answer most questions correctly.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the
following questions.
Question 45: The distinguishable researcher presented his invaluable findings at the conference, where
his audience, comprised of appreciative scholars, lauded his groundbreaking work.
A. invaluable B. appreciative C. distinguishable D. groundbreaking
Question 46: The students completed their project presentations yesterday and receive positive
feedback from their teachers.
A. presentations B. their C. completed D. receive
Question 47: My mother watered her plants in the garden to ensure she stayed healthy and vibrant.
A. watered B. she C. she D. vibrant
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in
meaning to each of the following questions.
Question 48: Tourists are prohibited from entering the wildlife sanctuary.
A. Tourists needn’t enter the wildlife sanctuary.
B. Tourists don’t have to enter the wildlife sanctuary.
C. Tourists shouldn’t enter the wildlife sanctuary.
D. Tourists mustn’t enter the wildlife sanctuary.
Question 49: Sarah hasn’t used TikTok for five hours.
A. Sarah started using TikTok five hours ago.
B. Sarah has been using TikTok for five hours.
C. The last time Sarah used TikTok was five hours.
D. Sarah last used TikTok five hours ago.
Question 50: “I was studying in the library at this time yesterday,” said John.
A. John said that he was studying in the library at this time the day before.
B. John said that he was studying in the library at that time the day before.
C. John said that he had been studying in the library at this time the day before.
D. John said that he had been studying in the library at that time the day before.

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