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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. threat B. seat C. meat D. beat
Question 2. A. rewarding B. relevant C. stressful D. flexible

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. manage B. protect C. reform D. regard
Question 4 A. romantic B. incredible C. applicant D. duration

Question 5. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct arrangement of the sentences to make a
meaningful letter of application.
a. Thank you for taking the time to consider my application. I have attached my CV for your review and am
eager to discuss how my skills could benefit your team further.
b. I am excited to apply for the part-time shop assistant position at For Teens Shop for the upcoming
summer.
c. I look forward to hearing from you.
d. I can work flexible hours in the summer and will do my best on the job.
e. I am a quick learner. I am also comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and collaborating with
team members to achieve common goals.
A. a – b – d – e – c
B. b – e – d – a – c
C. a – c – d – b – e
D. a – d – e – c – b

Question 6. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct arrangement of the sentences to make a
meaningful passage about disadvantages for students who take on part-time jobs.
a. Firstly, it can negatively impact students’ academic performance as balancing work and studies can be
challenging.
b. Secondly, long working hours and deadlines may lead to insufficient time for studying, assignments, and
exam preparation, resulting in lower grades and decreased learning outcomes. This can be particularly
difficult for students during exam periods.
c. Finally, having a part-time job also makes students stressed, exhausted, and burnt out, which may impact
their mental health with higher stress levels, anxiety, and depression.
d. Taking on part-time jobs while attending school can bring about some disadvantages.
e. In conclusion, part-time jobs can also lower academic performance and create stress. Students should
carefully consider these factors before taking on a part-time job to balance work and study at the same time.
A. c – a – b – e – d
B. d – c – b – a – e
C. d – a – b – c – e
D. d – c – e – a – b

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

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ROBOTS
Ever since it was first possible to make a real robot, people have been hoping for the invention of a machine
(7) _______ would do all the necessary jobs around the house. If boring and repetitive factory work could be (8)
_______ by robots, why not boring and repetitive household chores too?
For a long time the only people who really gave the problem their attention were amateur inventors. And
they came up against a major difficulty. That is, housework is actually very complex. It has never been one job, it
has always been many. A factory robot (9) _______ one task endlessly until it is reprogrammed to do something
else. It doesn’t run the whole factory. A housework robot, on the other hand, has to do (10) _______ different types
of cleaning and carrying jobs and also has to cope with all the different shapes and positions of rooms, furniture,
ornaments, cats and dogs. (11) _______, there have been some developments recently. Sensors are available to
help the robot locate objects and avoid obstacles. We have the technology to produce the hardware. All that is
missing the software- the programs that will operate the machine.
Question 7. A. that B. what C. when D. where
Question 8. A. succeeded B. managed C. made D. given
Question 9. A. carries over B. carries out C. carries off D. carries away
Question 10. A. little B. some C. much D. few
Question 11. A. However B. Therefore C. Besides D. Moreover

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the answer to each of the
question.
Some doctors think that you should drink a glass of water each morning. You should drink this water first
thing, before doing anything else. The temperature of the water should be similar to body temperature; neither too
hot nor too cold.
Why should you drink this water? Water helps your body in many ways. It helps clean out your kidneys. It
prepares your stomach for digestion. Water can also help your intestines work better. After drinking water, the
intestines can more easily take out nutrients from our food. Water also helps us go to the bathroom more easily.
Scientists suggest that people take in 1,600 milliliters of water each day. But don’t drink all of that water in
one sitting. If you do, your kidneys will have to work much harder to eliminate it. It’s better to drink some in the
morning and some in the afternoon. Some people think it’s better to drink between meals and not during meals.
They think water dilutes the juices produced in our stomachs. This can interfere with normal digestion.
Are you drinking enough water every day? Check the color of your urine. If it is light yellow, you are probably
drinking enough. If your urine is very dark yellow, you probably need to drink more water. A little more water
each day could make you much healthier.
(Adapted from Reading Challenge 1 by Casey Malarcher and Andrea Janzen)
Question 12. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. The importance of water B. The advice of the doctors
C. How to drink water correctly? D. The best amount of water to drink
Question 13. According to the passage, water is good for the following organs of the body, EXCEPT ________.
A. kidneys B. stomach C. intestines D. livers
Question 14. The pronoun “it” in paragraph 2 refers to ________.
A. your body B. your kidney C. water D. your stomach
Question 15. The word “eliminate” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ________.
A. preserve B. remove C. absorb D. process
Question 16. Which of the following is NOT true?
A. The first thing you should do every morning is to drink water.
B. You shouldn’t drink too much water at the same time.
C. Drinking water while having meals may interfere with normal digestion.
D. You need to drink more water if your urine is light yellow.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the answer to each of the
Marriage nowadays is a choice people make on their own, but this has not always been the case in society.
Thousands of years ago, the average lifespan was shorter than it is today. A man usually lived until he was about
40 years old, while women died even sooner because of childbirth. There were many wars and illnesses, and people

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had to protect themselves by having more children while they were still young. The parents lived through their
children.
Marriage was not so much a romantic love story but a business transaction, or deal. Most
marriages were arranged between parents while their children were still very young. It was the
custom that the fathers made the decision on whom their children were going to marry. The
mothers had little say in it since they rarely made any decisions outside the household. The fathers
would meet to arrange the wedding date and the money given for the bride on her wedding date.
The more money and land a girl had, the more chances she had to marry well. Therefore, it was
important that her father choose the bridegroom very well. Usually, it was someone who came
from a good family or who was rich too. It was very unlikely that people married outside their
social class. A few well-off and rich merchants got to marry poorer noblewomen and became
King’s business advisors. In a way, poor peasants had an easier choice as it was less important
whom they married.
The practice of arranged marriage is still common in some countries in the Middle East, such as India or
Pakistan. Here, social classes are still strongly divided and very well-kept. Often, however, arranged marriages
are a sign that people do not want to let go of the past, which gives them comfort and security in an ever-changing
world.
(Adapted from Longman Essence Reading, Vol. 2)
Question 17. What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. Marriage as a business transaction today. B. Mothers' roles in their children's marriage.
C. Marriage practices in modern society. D. The practice of arranged marriage.
Question 18. The word "it" in paragraph 1 refers to ______.
A. marriage B. a choice C. society D. the average lifespan
Question 19. According to paragraph 1, women died even sooner than men because of ______.
A. wars B. illnesses C. childbirth D. marriage
Question 20. According to paragraph 2, richer girls were more likely to ______.
A. become noblewomen B. marry well
C. succeed in business D. marry peasants
Question 21. The author mentions all of the following in the passage EXCEPT ______.
A. People tended to marry outside their social class
B. Men made almost all decisions inside the family
C. Marriage used to be a deal between two families
D. The wedding date was decided by the fathers
Question 22. The word "bridegroom" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. bridesmaid B. bride C. daughter-in-law D. son-in-law
Question 23. The phrase "let go of" in paragraph 3 is opposite in meaning to______.
A. give up B. turn off C. save up D. go on

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 24. Apprentices will be provided with valuable training.
A. on-the-job B. nine-to-five C. stressful D. tiring
Question 25: We had to ______ their invitation to lunch as we had a previous engagement.
A. turn down B. turn up C. get up D. get down
Question 26: Many scientists ______ all their lives to working out answers to problems.
A. send B. promote C. spend D. devote
Question 27. This is the first time my father Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum.
A. visited B. visits C. has visited D. had visited
Question 28. The higher property prices are, city dwellers can afford.
A. the fewest B. fewer than C. the fewer D. the fewer than
Question 29. The article was posted by Jimhello on Tuesday,_________?
A. didn’t it B. wasn’t it C. was it D. did it
Read the following notes and circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct option that best fits each
other numbered blanks below.

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There are several part-time job options available for high school students to pursue alongside their studies.
Here are some of the most recommended choices.
Tutoring is a great part-time job for high school students (1) ________ share their academic strengths to
help others. By tutoring, students can (2) ________, improve their communication skills, and build confidence.
This job also offers flexible hours, making it easier to balance schoolwork and extracurricular activities.
Babysitting is a popular choice for high school students as it provides a sense of responsibility and helps
develop interpersonal skills. Taking care of children requires patience, organization, and (3) ________.
Babysitting also has a flexible schedule, making it easy to work around school responsibilities.
Working as a shop assistant is a suitable part-time job for high school students as it offers hands-on experience in
customer service and sales. This job can help students develop communication skills and (4) ________.
Additionally, retail positions often provide opportunities for advancement and skill development in a team-oriented
environment.
These three part-time job options offer high school students the chance to acquire essential skills, gain
practical experience, and earn extra income (5) ________.
Question 30. A. to allow them B. because of them allowing
C. because it allows them to D. allowing them to
Question 31. A. reinforcing his own knowledge B. reinforce their own knowledge
C. to reinforcing my own knowledge D. to reinforce her own knowledge
Question 32. A. the situations to be handled B. the ability to handle various situations
C. the variety of abilities to be handled D. the situations to be varied
Question 33. A. valuable work experience is gained B. to gain valuable experience work
C. gain valuable work experience D. we work to experience a valuable gain
Question 34. A. while fulfilling their academic responsibilities
B. despite fulfilling academic responsibilities
C. when filling with academic responsibilities
D. due to the fulfillment of academic responsibilities
Read the following advertisement / announcement and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct
option that best fits each of the numbered blanks
List out your top perks and benefits
What’s in it for the candidate? Most jobseekers (83%) agree that (35)____ company’s benefits and
perks have a significant impact (36)____their decision of whether or not to accept a job offer there.*
Encourage more people to apply by sharing the attractive rewards and benefits you offer your
employees, such as:
-Unlimited PTO
-Flexible hours
-Medical, dental and vision care (37)_____
-Office snacks
-Tuition reimbursement

Question 35. A. the B. no article C. a D. an

Question 36. A. in B. on C. with D. of
Question 37. A. coverage B. covering C. cover D. covered

Meeting with General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong

We are pleased to announce a significant bilateral meeting between General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong
of (38) ______ Communist Party of Vietnam and President Joseph R. Biden Jr. of the United States. This
historic occasion marks the 10th anniversary of the Vietnam-U.S. Comprehensive Partnership. The leaders
will discuss bilateral ties, (39) ______ issues, and further strengthen the bonds of friendship between our
nations. The meeting will take place in Hanoi, Vietnam, and underscores the importance of cooperation and
(40) ______ development in the region and the world.
Question 38. A. the B. an C. a D. no article
Question 39. A. internationally B. nationality C. international D. nation

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Question 40. A. sustainable B. rare C. accessible D. cutting-edge

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