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 1: A. mind B. give C. find D. hide
Question 2: A. college B. degree C. regret D. organ
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose stress pattern
differs from the other three in each of the following questions.
Question 3: A. heritage B. suggestion C. history D. salary
Question 4: A. explore B. perform C. offer D. discuss
Mark the letter А, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of
the following questions.
Question 5: We _______wear uniforms on weekdays. It's the rule at our school.
A. can B. need C. should D. have to
Question 6: He was proud of ______ the first place at the biology competition.
A. won B. having won C. To win D. win
Question 7: I often travel by public transport _______money.
A. saving B. save C. to save D. saved
Question 8: _______enough information about the causes of global warming, we started our
report.
A. Give B. Giving C. Given D. To give
Question 9: People _______forest trees to make more room for land for agriculture and building
housing.
A. cut down B. turn off C. take on D. put up
Read the following advertisement/ announcement and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your
answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 10
to 15.
Receptionist
Pepper Moon Catering
Pepper Moon, a successful catering company _(10)_______ Newcastle is looking for a full-
time receptionist for its very busy head office. If you are interested, you should have:
 (11)_______excellent communication skills
 very good computer skills
 an (12)__________ to multi-task
 polite and cheerful
 hard working
To apply call 0192705565 or send your CV to [email protected]
Our address is: 198 Colchester Road, Newcastle, NE73ED

Question 10:
A. in B. of C. on D. for
Question 11:
A. a B. an C. Ф D. the
Question 12:
A. ability B. abilities C. able D. enable

ANNOUNCEMENT OF HOMECOMING 2021

Pleasanton High School would like to announce:
  Homecoming 2021 _(13)______on Friday, October 1st at Eagle Stadium vs. H M
King.
 The game will start at 7:00PM.
 The Mighty Eagle Band and Pacesetters will perform before the game.
 The homecoming coronation and recognition of classes will take _(14)_______at
halftime.
 PHS would like to invite all classes _(15)______in ’0 and ’1 to walk the field.

Question 13:
A. will be B. are C. was D. have been
Question 14:
A. part B. role C. place D. view
Question 15:
A. ended B. end C. to end D. ending

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct arrangement of the
sentences to make a meaningful paragraph/ letter in each of the following questions.
Question 16:
a. Finally, vocational training gives you the knowledge, hands-on experience, and
connections to start your career quickly and successfully.
b. Firstly, it teaches practical, hands-on skills that relate directly to the job you want.
c. Vocational training offers numerous benefits for individuals.
d. Second, it helps you get into work faster because it focuses on what industries really
need.
e. Graduates often have skills that are in demand, making them stand out to employers.
A. a – b – d – e – c B. c – b – d – e – a
C. a – b – e – c – d D. c – e – b – d – a
Question 17:
a. All in all, men should be aware of the benefits of looking after the children in order to make
their children have enough love and attention.
b. Best regards,
c. Additionally, when men contribute to sharing child-rearing, the burden is less and their wives
become happy to have more time for relaxing.
d. Firstly, when men stay home, they have a chance to bond with their children and improve their
relationships.
e. Dear Lucy, I hope you are well! I’ve been thinking about why it is crucial for men to stay
home and take care of their children.
f. Secondly, the men who decide to raise their children at home can play good role models.
Taught by their fathers, the children learn a lot of family values.
A. f - a – c - d – b – e B. e –d –f –c–a - b
C. e – f – b – d – c – a D. d– f – c – a– e–b
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits
each of the numbered blanks from 18 to 23.
Global warming is one of the biggest issues facing humans nowadays and it is caused mainly
by human activities The biggest cause of global warming is carbon dioxide (CO ) emissions from
2
coal burning power plants. _(18)______, it releases a large amount of carbon dioxide into the
atmosphere. In the USA, about 40% of CO emissions_(19)______. The second greatest source
2

of CO emissions is the burning of petrol for transport. In the USA, _(20)______are responsible
2

for about 33% of CO emissions. The situation is getting worse as the demand for cars is
2

increasing rapidly in the modern world. Another reason for the temperature rise is the cutting
down of forests for wood, paper or farming._(21)_____. This process has been disrupted by the
current alarming rate of deforestation. The worst effect of global warming is the rise in sea levels
worldwide, which could make millions of people lose _(22)______. It’s important that people
should be aware of the causes of global warming and_(23)______ to reduce the risks.
Question 18: A. To burn to make electricity B. When coal is burnt to make
electricity
C. Burning to make electricity D. Having burnt to make electricity
Question 19: A. come from electricity production B. electricity come from production
C. production come from electricity D. come electricity from production
Question 20: A. motor vehicles petrol running on B. on petrol running motor vehicles
C. petrol running on motor vehicles D. motor vehicles running on petrol
Question 21: A. When forests absorb and capture CO from the atmosphere
2

B. Which forests absorb and capture CO from the atmosphere

2

C. Forests absorb and capture CO from the atmosphere.

2

D. That forests absorb and capture CO from the atmosphere

2

Question 22: A. his homes B. our homes C. its homes D. their homes
Question 23: A. takes some actions B. taking some actions
C. to take some actions D. take some actions

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 24 to 28.
Teenagers having exams may feel stressed for different reasons. Their future may
_(24)______on their exam results. And many of them will probably be afraid that their
performances will not be as good as their friends’ and may feel worried about being compared
negatively to them. They may feel so exhausted by the amount of studying which they need (25)
_______,. To obtain a good they may have to give up (26) _______leisure activities such as
doing sports and listening to music. Teenagers (27) _______suffer from exam stress may show a
variety of symptoms including loss of appetite, being unable to sleep and a lack of motivation to
study. (28) _______, it is important for teachers and parents to watch out for these signs and to
be as supportive and encouraging as possible.
Question 24: A. pursue B. depend C. result D. consist
Question 25: A. to doB. to make C. to get D. to go
Question 26: A. each B. many C. much D. every
Question 27: A. which B. where C. whoD. when
Question 28: A. Therefore B. However C. Although D. Moreover

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 following questions from 29 to 33.
A typical Vietnamese woman is hard-working, skillful, and devoted to her family. The most
prominent characteristic of most women in Vietnam is that they work really hard. In fact, in
addition to the eight working hours at a job, they still spend at least four or five hours on
different household chores. Moreover, a typical Vietnamese woman is also known for her many
skills. She can cook tasty meals and decorate her house. A visit to a family in Vietnam will be a
good chance to experience how good she is at all these tasks. Finally, she is really devoted to her
family. Her biggest concerns are always about family matters like jobs, hobbies, and health of
her family members. That is why the majority of Vietnamese women immediately rush home
after work to be with their children and take care of them and the other people in the family. In
short, these characteristics are typical of the majority of Vietnamese women.
Question 29: What is the best title of the passage?
A. The characteristics of a woman B. A typical Vietnamese woman
C. Woman nowadays D. A traditional woman
Question 30. : What is NOT MENTIONED as a woman’s characteristic?
A. hard-working B. skillful C. materialistic D. devoted
Question 31. How many hours a day does a woman work?
A. eight hours B. six hours C. five hours D. thirteen hours
Question 32: What does the word “devoted” have the closest meaning?
A. dedicated B. educated C. childborn D. built
Question 33: The word “them” in paragraph refers to__________.
A. women B. children C. members D. characteristics
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 34 to 40.
Lots of young people tend to choose jobs which are well-paid even though they do not have
any passion, abilities, and personalities to do the jobs. They may choose a job to please their
parents, to achieve a certain status or position in the society, to get high salary, or simply
because it is better than other jobs. Consequently, they may end up on the wrong career path.
In order to choose a suitable job, you should think carefully about your background, such as
what you like and dislike, your abilities and personalities, and even your health. It is interesting
when you have job options to choose from. However, it is stressful and uneasy to decide which
job to opt even with your teacher’s and a career counsellor’s advice and help.
Choosing your career path is a tough process that requires careful thinking and a lot of
planning. It is not a decision to be taken lightly, since your entire future income and way of
living will be based on what you choose. Even though you can change career path later in life,
the changing process is very challenging and hard, and will still depend on the choices you make
right now. Different careers require different sets of skills, talents and qualifications. By the time
you have chosen your career path, you should already know what the requirements for your
chosen career path are.
Question 34: What is the passage mainly about?
A. Choosing jobs carefully to have a right career path
B. Ways to choose good jobs for your career path
C. Why people have chosen wrong jobs
D. Misconceptions when choosing jobs and career paths
Question 35: According to the first paragraph, lots of young people choose jobs for_______
A. life B. money C. fun D. love
Question 36: The word ‘achieve’ in paragraph 1 is CLOSEST in meaning to ______.
A. put B. gain C. pay D. find
Question 37: All of the following are advised to consider when choosing a job
EXCEPT_______.
 A. interest B. abilities and personalities
C. health D. job market
Question 38: The word “It” in the third paragraph refers to ________.
A. careful thinking B. choosing a career path
C. advice and help D. planning for career
Question 39: The word ‘challenging’ in paragraph 1 is OPPOSITE in meaning to ______.
A. easy B. relieved C. usual D. varied
Question 40: It can be inferred from the passage that _______.
A. Deciding on a career requires careful consideration and thorough planning
B. Shifting careers path in later stages of life is a simple and effortless process
C. Different careers demand skill sets, talents and qualifications
D. Your choice of career plays a small part in your future income.

THE END

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.
Right now, the biggest source of energy in the world is fossil fuel. Fossil fuels are oil, gas, and
coal. More than 80 percent of the world's energy comes from fossil fuel. There are many
problems with fossil fuel. One problem is that when fossil fuel is burned, it pollutes the air. Also,
when we take fossil fuel from the Earth, we often cause a lot of damage. Another problem is that
we are running out of it. That is why we need new sources of energy. A big source of energy for
many countries is nuclear power. Thirty-one countries use nuclear power. Many ships also use it.
Nuclear power has some advantages. First of all, we can't run out of nuclear power. Nuclear
power does not make the air dirty. Also, if a country has nuclear power, it doesn't need to buy as
much as oil from other countries.
However, there are also a lot of drawbacks that come with nuclear power. For example, nuclear
accidents are very serious. In 1986, there was a nuclear accident in Ukraine. In the next 20 years,
about 4,000 people got sick and died. In 2011, there was another very serious nuclear accident in
Japan. Until now, Japan is still trying to clean up the nuclear waste from the accident.
There have been protests against nuclear energy in the United States, Russia, France, Taiwan,
Japan, India, and many other countries because many people don't want nuclear power in their
countries. They say that it is not safe. A lot of people want their countries to use safer and
cleaner ways to get electricity.
Although many people hate nuclear energy, more and more countries are using it. One reason for
this is that the world is using more and more energy. We just don't have enough fossil fuel.
However, if we use nuclear power, then we may have more serious problems in the future.
Question 1. Which of the following is NOT true about fossil fuel?
A. It can pollute the air. B. Coal is one of the fossil fuels.
C. We are running out of it. D. We don't use much of it.
Question 2. All of the following are true about nuclear accidents EXCEPT _____.
A. their effects can last many years
B. it doesn't take us much time to clean up the nuclear waste from the accident
C. there were serious nuclear accidents in Ukraine in 1986 and in Japan in 2011
D. they have been very serious
Question 3. The word “drawbacks" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _____.
 A. benefits B. causes C. disadvantages D. results
Question 4. What does the word "it" in paragraph 5 refer to?
A. country B. reason C. protester D. nuclear energy
Question 5. Which of the following statements would the author of the passage support most?
A. Some governments are wrong when they are using nuclear energy.
B. We can continue using nuclear energy until there is an accident.
C. Many people don't want nuclear power in their countries and governments should
follow their people.
D. We should seriously consider nuclear power because it has both advantages and
disadvantages.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits
each of the numbered blanks
There are many things you can do to help reduce plastic pollution. Firstly, you should reduce
your use of plastic. (6) __________ you should avoid single-use plastic products such as straws
or takeaway (7) __________. Instead, choose reusable products made from bamboo or metal.
Besides, you should use strong, reusable shopping bags made from other materials rather than
plastic. Secondly, you should reuse plastic. (8) __________, make sure you use them many
times. For example, you can refill water bottles and (9) __________. Finally, you should recycle
plastic whenever (10) __________. Before you buy anything sold in plastic, look over its label,
(11) __________. Always try to recycle plastic items instead of throwing them away in the
rubbish bin. Remember that there are many things that are made from recycled plastic.
Question 6. A. Meaning that B. Which means that C. This meaning that D. This means
that
Question 7. A. coffee cups B. cup coffee C. cups coffee D. coffee cup
Question 8.
A. Having plastic items B. To have plastic items
C. Have plastic items D. If you have plastic items
Question 9.
A. reusing lunch boxes B. to reuse lunch boxes
C. to reusing lunch boxes D. reuse lunch boxes
Question 10. A. they can B. I can C. we can D. you can
Question 11.
A. check the recycling symbols B. to check the recycling symbols
C. we check the recycling symbols D. the recycling symbols are checked

Read the following advertisement/school announcement and mark the letter A, B, C or D on

your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Tan An Village Mid-Autumn Festival
We are happy to announce:
- The 2024 Tiger Village Mid-Autumn Festival (12) ……………… at Nong Dan Street on
Wednesday, September 21st from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Come and (13) ……………… the Mid-Autumn Festival in Tiger Village next Wednesday.
- This is a free event for everyone. There are lots of activities and types of food to enjoy. Not
only (14) ……………… enjoy activities like traditional music performances and lion dances but
you also take part in a lantern parade or buy a colorful mask. Also, Enjoy different types of
traditional food like mooncakes.
Bring your family and friends!
Question 12. A. is held B. was being held C. was held D. will be held
Question 13. A. graduate B. fortunate C. celebrate D. educate
Question 14. A. are you B. you do C. can you D. you can

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct arrangement of the
sentences to make a meaningful paragraph/letter in each of the following questions.
Question 15. a. After stirring the rice and the eggs for about one minute, you can add the green
onion and some seasonings like salt or soy sauce.
b. Egg fried rice is such a quick and easy dish that you can use anything left in the fridge to make
it.
c. Finally, when the rice is seasoned well, you should close the lid and cook it for one more
minute, then you can enjoy your egg fried rice.
d. The first step to cook this dish is to heat the oil until it is hot, then pour in the beaten eggs.
e. Secondly, you need to add the rice when the eggs are nearly cooked so that you can stir them
together.
A. b – d – e – a – c B. a – b – d – e – c C. d – e – c – a – b D. d – e – a – c – b

Mark A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 16. Mai is the most intelligent student in your class, _______?
A. was Lan B. is she C. isn’t she D. wasn’t Lan
Question 17. There is nothing _______ than going swimming in hot weather.
A. better B. gooder C. best D. good
Question 18. Remember to _______ your shoes when you are in a Japanese house.
A. take on B. take over C. take off D. take in
Question 19. The teacher encouraged us_______ good compositions.
A. writing B. to writing C. to write D. write
Question 20. John _______ a book when I saw him.
A. was reading B. reading C. readD. is reading

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 21. A. important B. medical C. different D. popular
Question 22. A. famous B. movie C. theatre D. attend

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
E-readers
An e-reader is a small device (23) __________ you can store and read texts downloaded from the
Internet on. Compared with printed books, e-readers are often more (24) __________ because an
e-reader allows us to store thousands of books while it is only as heavy as a single book. Besides,
it has a lot of useful features that a (25) __________ does not have. The first e-reader was
introduced by a small company in 1999. However, it was not until people became interested (26)
_______ e-books that e-readers became popular around the world. In 2007, Amazon created
Kindle, a famous e-reader which has been widely used since then. (27) _________ e-readers
have become less popular since tablets and smartphones were introduced, they are still used by
many book lovers today.
Question 23. A. what B. whom C. whoD. which
Question 24. A. portable B. different C. convenient D. flexible
Question 25. A. smartphone B. laptop C. computer D. printed book
Question 26. A. on B. of C. in D. about
Question 27. A. Until B. Because C. Although D. When

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 28. A. harm B. task C. walk D. part
Question 29. A. check B. chore C. chemistry D. choose

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.
The distinction between the nuclear family and the extended family is that a nuclear family
refers to a single basic family unit of parents and their children, whereas the extended family
refers to their relatives such as grandparents, in-laws, aunts and uncles, etc. In many cultures, the
latter is the most common basic form of social organization.
According to Kristy Jackson, an anthropologist, who does research on human race and its
development, a nuclear family is limited to one or two parents and their own child, or children,
living together in a single house. There is no upper or lower limit on the number of children in it.
The extended family is a much more unclear term because it can have different definitions in
different cultural settings. In historical Europe and Asia as well as in Middle Eastern, African,
and South American Aboriginal cultures, extended family groups were typically the most basic
unit of social organization and the people in those generally have the same ancestor.
In anthropology, the term "extended family" refers to such a group living together in a
household, often with three generations living together (grandparents, parents, and children) and
usually headed by the eldest man. However, in common parlance, the term "extended family" is
often used by people simply to refer to their cousins, aunts, uncles, and so on, even though they
are not living together in a single group.
Question 30. What is the passage mainly about?
A. The popularity of each family type
B. The changes of family types over times
C. The dominance of extended families over nuclear ones
D. The difference between nuclear families and extended ones
Question 31. The word "the latter" in paragraph 1 refers to _____.
A. family unit B. relatives
C. the extended family D. the nuclear family
Question 32. The word “it” in paragraph 2 refers to _____.
A. its development B. a single house C. a nuclear family D. limit
Question 33. The word "distinction" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _____.
A. difference B. beauty C. difficulty D. similarity
Question 34. Historically, extended families were the most basic unit of social organization in
all of the following places EXCEPT _____.
A. Asia B. The Middle East C. Europe D. North America
Question 35. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. The leader of an extended family is usually a man.
B. Since the 20th century, more and more American couples have lived in extended
families because of the financial burdens.
C. The popularity of nuclear families in western countries helps to stabilize family
arrangement
D. Nuclear families are the most basic form of social organization all over the world.
Question 36. What can be inferred from the reading passage?
A. In the future, all extended families will be replaced by nuclear ones.
B. Anthropology is a science of human race and its development.
C. Couples with no children can't be considered families.
D. South American communities have been completely eliminated all over the world.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct arrangement of the
sentences to make a meaningful paragraph/letter in each of the following questions.
Question 37. a. However, when the waiter came, he apologized to us and asked us to leave
because our table was reserved by another group at nine thirty.
b. We paid the bill and left feeling very disappointed. I don’t think we’ll go to your restaurant
again.
c. I’d booked the table for eight o’clock and we arrived about ten minutes late, but that was not a
problem.
d. Yours faithfully, Martin Cary.
e. Dear sir, last Tuesday evening I went with two friends to your restaurant for my 18 birthday.
th

f. After we’d finished our meal, we decided to order some desserts.

A. e – c – f – a – b – d B. a – e – b – c – f – d
C. d – a – c – b – f – e D. e – d – a – f – b – c

Read the following advertisement/school announcement and mark the letter A, B, C or D on

your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks
Dogsitter Courses
Do you need (1) ……………… job? Do you like animals? Do you have some free time every
day? If your answer to these questions is yes, call us now!
We offer dogsitter courses. We will teach you to understand the (2) ……………… of the pet: an
individual approach to each pet, the secrets of a pleasant walk (3) ……………… the dog, hair
and claw care. After our courses, you will become the perfect carer for your pets.
Telephone: 2341-5161 (Ms. Joe)
Question 38. A. an B. a C. the D. 0
Question 39. A. naturally B. natural C. national D. nature
Question 40. A. in B. on C. with D. to

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 Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part
differs from that of the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1: A. event B. letter C. effect D. together
Question 2: A. conflict B. social C. culture D. coal
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from that of
the other three in the position of stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3: A. support B. release C. global D. infect
Question 4: A. argument B. influence C. pollution D. business
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 5: In 1994, the UN ________ to bring together world leaders for an annual event,
known as COP, to discuss climate change.
A.khas decided B. decided C. decides D. is deciding
Question 6: Phong and other members are preparing a welcome event for the foreign students,
______?
A.kare they B. isn’t he C. being they D.
aren’t they
Question 7: This year’s summer is ______ than last year’s summer.
A.kmore hot B. hotter C. hotest D.
hottest
Question 8: I suggested _________ the matter to the committee.
A.kput B. to put C. putting D. to
putting
Question 9: We ________ the neighbors’ cat while they are away.
A.klook up to B. look after C. bring forward D. cut
down on
Read the following advertisement/school announcement and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on
your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks
from 10 to 15.
DREAM OF BECOMING A CHEF?
 Join our prestigious Culinary Institute and start your journey today! Our programs are
designed for aspiring chefs of all levels.
• Discover the art (10) _____ cooking with expert chefs
• Hands-on experience in a professional kitchen
• Flexible schedules for (11) _________ busy learners
• (12) _____ aid available for eligible students
 For more information or to apply, contact us:
• Phone: 555-012
• Email: [email protected]
• Visit: 45 Gourmet Avenue, Flavor Town

Question 10: A. of B. on C. in D. by
Question 11: A. a B. an C. the D. Ø (no article)
Question 12: A. Financial B. Finance C. Financing D. Financially

MAKE OUR NEIGHBORHOOD SHINE: JOIN THE CLEANUP CAMPAIGN!

The Neighborhood Association is proud to launch our annual Cleanup Campaign.
Residents of all ages (13) _____ to participate in this community event.
We will be focusing on cleaning parks, streets, and public spaces.
Volunteers are asked to (14) _____ at the Community Center at 9:00 AM on
Saturday.
(15) _____ you need more details, please visit our website or call us.
To sign up or for more information:
Website: www.neighborhoodcleanup.org
Phone: 555-CLEAN

Question 13: A. are encouraged B. encouraging C. have encouraged D.

encourage
Question 14: A. notify B. gather C. accommodate D. see
Question 15: A. What B. If C. When D.
While

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct arrangement of the
sentences to make a meaningful paragraph/letter in each of the following questions.
Question 16:
a. Furthermore, it opens up opportunities to connect with people from different backgrounds,
fostering friendships and expanding social networks.
b. In addition to career benefits, learning a foreign language has positive effects on brain health
such as such as enhancing cognitive flexibility and increasing creativity.
c. The benefits of learning a foreign language are multifaceted and extend beyond
communication.
d. To begin with, learning a foreign language opens up numerous job opportunities in today's
globalized world.
e. Lastly, it allows for deeper cultural understanding and greater appreciation of different
cultures.
A.kc-a-b-d-e B. c-d-b-a-e C. d-a-b-e-c D. d-b-a-c-e
Question 17:
a. Regular physical activity is essential for maintaining good health.
b. Additionally, it improves mental well-being by reducing stress and anxiety.
c. First, it not only helps in weight management but boosts our immune system as well.
d. Dear Jane, I was thinking about our conversation on staying fit and wanted to share some
thoughts on exercise.
e. Take care.
f. Exercise can also be a fun social activity, whether it's a team sport or a group fitness class.
A. d-c-f-a-b-e B. d-c-a-b-f-e C. d-f-a-c-b-e D. d-a-c-b-f-e
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits
each of the numbered blanks from 18 to 23.
Environmental Conservation
It is very important to take care of our environment. A big part of this is reducing pollution.
When we don’t waste things and use products that are good for the environment, we can make
our planet cleaner and healthier. (18) ____. For example, recycling or taking the bus instead of a
car will help reduce pollution a lot.
Saving our natural resources is also important. (19) ________we make sure there will be enough
for people in the future. This means using less water and energy and supporting businesses that
don’t harm the environment. Doing this also helps in (20) ________.
Protecting animals and plants is another important thing. Many animals are in danger because
they are losing their homes or because of changes in the weather. If we take care of places where
animals live and help save them, (21) ________. This keeps nature healthy and balanced.
Teaching people about how to protect the environment is also key. Humans need to know how
(22) ________can hurt or help the environment. By learning about this, we can all live in a way
that's good for the environment.
To sum up, everyone needs to help protect the environment. Whether it’s by not wasting things,
saving resources, looking after animals, or learning more, (23) ________. If we all work
together, we can make our planet a better place.
Question 18:
A. This helps make less pollution B. Making less pollution happens
this way
C. Which helps make less pollution D. Making less pollution
Question 19:
A. By saving natural resources B. Saving natural resources
C. To save natural resources D. Saving of natural resources
Question 20:
A. the fight for bad weather changes B. fighting bad weather changes
C. to fight bad weather changes D. fighting against bad weather
changes
Question 21:
A. these important animals can save
B. saving these important animals becomes impossible
C. it becomes possible to save these important animals
D. these important animals are helped to save
Question 22: A. their actions B. these actions C. actions D. its
actions
Question 23:
A. we help make the environment healthier B. helping to make the environment
healthier
C. to help make the environment healthier D. making the environment healthier

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate
the correct option
Physical exercise is essential for maintaining good health. People (24) ______ engage in regular
physical activity can experience numerous health benefits. Regular exercise helps in maintaining
a healthy weight, improving heart health, and enhancing mental well-being. These benefits are
critical for a healthy life and are not something that can be achieved through medication alone,
(25) ______ it's important for individuals to include exercise in their daily routine. Additionally,
exercise helps in forming (26) ______because it teaches discipline and dedication, as sticking to
a workout routine requires consistent effort.
(27) ______ benefit of regular physical exercise is that it can improve one's mood and reduce
feelings of depression and anxiety. Engaging in physical activities releases endorphins, which are
natural mood lifters. Furthermore, exercising with others can help (28) ______ social
connections, providing an opportunity to meet new people and build friendships. In summary,
regular physical exercise is not only beneficial for physical health but also for mental and social
well-being.
Question 24: A. who B. which C. where D. whe
Question 25: A.so B. and C. or D. for
Question 26: A. strength B. character C. muscle D. flexibility
Question 27: A. Another B. Other C. The other D. Others
Question 28: A. weaken B. strengthen C. sever D. diminish

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 29 to 33.
Singapore was one of the five original member countries that founded ASEAN in 1967. Since its
independence in 1965, Singapore has become one of the world’s most prosperous countries, with
per capita GDP equaling that of the leading nations of Western Europe. Singapore is highly
ranked for its economic competitiveness, and it was the world’s most competitive country from
1997 to 1999 as ranked by the World Economic Forum.
Singapore’s strategic location at the entrance to the Strait of Malacca has helped it to become one
of the most important shipping centers in Asia. The Port of Singapore, the world’s busiest in
terms of shipping tonnage, is a key component of Singapore’s prosperity and economic health.
Singapore is a leader in manufacturing of computer components, petroleum refining, and
business services.
Singapore has made an impressive recovery after the Asian financial crisis of 1997-1998. The
government is currently restructuring the economy by promoting higher-value-added activities in
line with a “knowledge-based” economy, and by opening up protected sectors such as financial
services to increase overall efficiency. Various bilateral free-trade agreements are also being
negotiated to improve market access and encourage foreign investment inflows.
Question 29: Since when has Singapore become one of the world’s most prosperous countries?
A. 1965 B. 1967 C. 1997 D. 1999
Question 30: What does the word “it” in the first paragraph refer to?
A. ASEAN C. Singapore
B. GDP D. the World Economic Forum
Question 31: What is the important component of Singapore’s prosperity and economic health?
A. Singapore’s strategic location C. Singapore’s shipping
B. the Strait of Malacca D. the Port of Singapore
Question 32: In what areas is NOT Singapore leading?
A. manufacturing of computer components
B. petroleum refining
C. business services
D. foreign investment
Question 33: What happened in the period of 1997-1998?
A. Singapore made an impressive recovery.
B. The Asian financial crisis took place.
C. The Singaporean government promoted higher-value-added activities.
D. The Singaporean government opened up financial services.

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 34 to 40.

ChatGPT is a state-of-the-art language model developed by OpenAI, which has become

increasingly popular due to its versatility and ability to respond to natural language. Like any
technology, ChatGPT has both advantages and disadvantages that must be taken into account.

One of the main advantages of ChatGPT is its ability to process and respond to language in a
natural and intuitive way. This makes it highly adaptable to a wide range of applications, such
as virtual assistants, customer service chatbots, and language translation. It can also save time
and money for companies by
automating tasks that would normally require human labor. Another advantage of ChatGPT is
its ability to continuously learn and improve through training on large amounts of data. This
means that the model can become increasingly accurate and effective over time, leading to
better user experiences and improved efficiency.

However, there are also several potential disadvantages of ChatGPT that must be taken into
consideration. One concern is the possibility of misuse or abuse of the technology, such as
generating fake news or conducting cyberattacks like the current apps. This is especially
concerning as the model can generate convincing text that is difficult to distinguish from
human-generated content. Another concern is the potential for bias in the language model, as it
is trained on data that may contain implicit biases or inaccuracies. This can lead to
discriminatory responses or perpetuate existing biases, particularly towards underrepresented
groups. Furthermore, the deployment of ChatGPT can also have an impact on the job market,
as it may replace human workers in certain industries. This could potentially lead to job losses
and exacerbate existing inequalities.

In conclusion, while ChatGPT has numerous benefits in terms of language processing and
machine learning, it is crucial to consider and address potential drawbacks such as the
possibility of misuse, bias, and impact on the job market. To ensure the responsible
development and deployment of this technology, it is important to prioritize ethics,
transparency, and the creation of inclusive and equitable solutions.

Question 34: Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?
A. A New Era of ChatGPT
B. Pros and Cons of ChatGPT
C. Negative Impacts of Technology on the Job Market
D. Versatility and Ability of ChatGPT
Question 35: The word efficiency in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to
______,
A. excellence B. fluency C. effectiveness D. accuracy
Question 36: According to paragraph 3, ChatGPT probably ______.
A. replaces human workers in all industries.
B. leads the teachers to the verge of dismissal.
C. fakes human’s language models completely.
D. maintains current biases.
Question 37: The word it in paragraph 2 refers to ______.
A. ability B. advantage of ChatGPT C. human labor D. language translation
Question 38: The word underrepresented in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. exaggerated B. unappreciated C. adequate D. unimpressed
Question 39: Which of the following is NOT true about ChatGPT according to the passage?
A. It can be used for virtual assistants.
B. It is incapable of learning and improving through training on large amounts of data.
C. It can lead to job losses.
D. It is trained on data that may contain implicit biases or inaccuracies.
Question 40: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. Creation makes technology limited.
B. Technology will replace human.
C. Ethics is one of the key values that help develop the modern technology.
D. ChatGPT will primarily benefit underrepresented groups.

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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose
underlined part differs from that of the other three in pronunciation in each of the
following questions.
Question 1: A. cake B. sale C. fame D. mad
Question 2: A. tall B. mental C. picture D. future
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 stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3: A. combine B. provide C. attain D. cancel
Question 4: A. donation B. attitude C. generate D. enemy
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to
each of the following questions.
Question 5: My father .............. back to his home town since he moved a new flat.
A.hasn’t come B. didn’t come C. doesn’t come D. hadn’t
come
Question 6: You’ll go on to university when you finish school next year, ________?
A. wouldn't you B. will not you C. won't you D. will you
Question 7: The meal was a bit _______ than we expected, but it was very nice.
A. most expensive B. expensive C. more expensive D. as expensive
Question 8: The enterprise’s management agreed _______ in renewable energy sources
to reduce the company’s carbon footprint.
A. investing B. invest C. to invest D. to
investing
Question 9: I'm _______cycling to work as a way of getting a bit more exercise.
A. coming out B. looking over C. taking up D. putting
down
Read the following advertisement / school announcement and mark the letter A, B,
C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the
numbered blanks from 10 to 15.
WANT TO BE A TOUR GUIDE?
Are you passionated (10).............exploring new places, meeting people from diverse
backgrounds, and sharing fascinating stories? Apply today at Nghe An Go. vn .com
Work part-time or full-time, and choose your own schedule
We provide comprehensive training to equip you with (11) ..........knowledge and skills
needed to excel as a tour guide.
Don't wait! Start your (12)...............as a Tour Guide now.
Email: ngheango@tour, gmail.com
Address: 103 Dong Son street, Vinh city, Nghe An province

Question 10. A. in B. on C. about D. with

Question 11 A. the B. a C. an D. X (no article)
Question 12: a. adventurous B. adventure C. advent D.
dventurously
ANNOUNCEMENT OF SCHOOL WELCOME PARTY
Get ready to kick off the new school year with a bang! We're thrilled to announce our
annual School Welcome Part, and you (13)......... to join in the fun AT 7.30 p.m
September 10th, 2024
Come and mingle with fellow students, meet your teachers and administrators, and start
the academic year on a high note.
Don't miss out on this memorable event! Mark your calendars and come (14)...... with us
at the School Welcome Party.
(15).........you have more inquiries, please contact your class monitor.
Question 13: A. have invited B. are invited C. inviting D.
Invites
Question 14. A. commemorate B. memorize C. celebrate D.
Perform
Question 15. A. Were B. should C. for D. had
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
arrangement of the sentences to make a meaningful paragraph/letter in each of the
following questions.
Question 16:
a. Furthermore, regular exercise is known to improve mood and mental well-being.
b. In addition, a balanced diet consisting of fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and whole
grains is essential for maintaining good health.
c. First and foremost, getting an adequate amount of sleep is crucial for overall health and
proper functioning.
d. Finally, staying hydrated by drinking plenty of water throughout the day is important
for bodily functions and overall health.
e. Taking care of your physical health involves various aspects.
A. e-c-a-b-d B. e -a-c-b-d C. c-a-b-d-e D. c-e-a-b-d
Question 17:
a. Moreover, participating in household chores teaches children valuable life skills.
b. Dear Sarah, I wanted to share some thoughts on the importance of children helping
with household tasks.
c. It also fosters a sense of responsibility and independence.
d. Firstly, involving children in chores instills a sense of contribution to the family unit.
e. Additionally, it helps them appreciate the effort it takes to maintain a home.
f. Best regards.
A. b-c-d-e-a-f B. b-a-d-e-c-f C. b-e-d-a-c-f D. b-d-e-a-c-
f
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option
that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 18 to 23.
Regular participation in sports offers numerous advantages to individuals of all ages.
Firstly, it promotes physical fitness and overall health. (18)......., flexibility, and
endurance. (19).........and related health issues such as diabetes and heart disease.
Secondly, sports play a vital role in enhancing mental well-being. When individuals
participate in sports, (20) ......release endorphins, which are chemicals (21).......
Furthermore, being part of a team or engaging in (22)......... of camaraderie and self-
confidence.
In summary, participation in sports is not just about physical activity; (23)...... It promotes
physical fitness, enhances mental well-being, and teaches valuable life skills.
Question 18:
A. Engaging in sports activities helps to develop strength
B. when engaging in sports activities helps to develop strength
C. when we engaging in sports activities helps to develop strength
D. if engaging in sports activities helps to develop strength
Question 19:
A. it additionally reduces the risk of obesity
B. In addition to, it reduces the risk of obesity
C. Additionally, it reduces the risk of obesity
D. it reduces the risk of obesity, additionally
Question 20:
A. his bodies B. their bodies C. our bodies D. its bodies
Question 21:
A. they help to reduce stress and improve mood
B. helps to reduce stress and improve mood
C. help to reduce stress and improve mood
D. that help to reduce stress and improve mood
Question 22:
A. individual sports fosters a sense B. sports individual fosters a sense
C. individual sports a sense is fostered D. individual sports foster a sense
Question 23:
A. it provides numerous benefits for both the body and mind
B. it provides for both the body and mind numerous benefits
C. numerous benefits are provided for both the body and mind
D. both the body and mind are provided numerous benefits
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet
to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 24 to
28.
When John Paul Yong sang his disco classic Love Is in the air, he probably wasn’t
thinking about human beings (24) ______ smells into the atmosphere to attract
potential mates. However, the success of this song in the 1990s coincided with an
increasing interest from the scientific community in discovering why people fall in
love.
The first scientists to investigate love in depth were sociologists, and they quickly
destroyed the common belief that people fall in love with each other because of (25)
______. They discovered that reality was much less romantic. In 2005, sociologists
Christine R Schwartz and Robert D Mare presented a paper on their extensive study of
couples (26) ______ had married between 1940 and 2005 that showed that people
very rarely marry someone who has a different level of education from theirs. Neither,
according to research by (27) ______academics, do we fall for people from different
socioeconomic backgrounds, nor with different beliefs. Sociologists concluded that we
want to go out with people who are just like us. (28) ______, you can walk into a room
level of education, intelligence and looks as you, and you are unlikely to fall in love
with any of them.
(Adapted from Solutions – Third Edition – Upper-intermediate – Student’s book)
Question 24: A. expand B. release C. maintain D. deplete
Question 25: A. mindset B. lifestyle C. career D. destiny
Question 26: A. who B. which C. whom D. whose
Question 27: A. other B. every C. another D. others
Question 28: A. Despite B. However C. Therefore D. Because
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 29 to 33.
Pollutants are clogging up the atmosphere above our planet and trapping the sun's
heat. That makes our planet warmer, which causes glaciers to melt, crazy weather
patterns to develop, and natural disasters spread like wildfires.
 But there are other consequences that people don't always associate with climate
change. One surprising fact about global warming is that it makes people more
aggressive.
As the world gets hotter, tempers also get fierier. A new study found that violent
crimes and even war become more likely as temperatures rise. Heart rates tend to be
elevated in warm weather, so people are prepped for a physical response to a situation.
That’s not to say we're headed for a violent end as Earth warms up, though. Advances in
everything from technology to health have sparked a decline in conflict. It's just that
global warming might be slowing that decline. Climate change increases the amount of
smog in the air and causes plants to produce more pollen, according to the Natural
Resources Defense Council. Those combine to make breathing harder for people, which
can be especially tricky for people with asthma and other respiratory illnesses.
Question 29: What is trapping the sun’s heat?
A. The atmosphere B. Pollutants
C. Glaciers D. The atmosphere above our planet
Question 30: According to the paragraph 1, all of the following are results of our planet
getting warmer EXCEPT
A. Melting glaciers B. Increasing greenhouse gas
C. Natural disasters like wildfires D. Crazy weather patterns to develop
Question 31: The word “it” in paragraph 2 refers to _______.
A. other consequences B. global warming C. surprising fact D.
climate change
Question 32: The word “elevated” is closest in meaning to
A. dropped B. grew C. enlarged D. raised
Question 33: What is the topic of the passage?
A. A global warming surprising fact B. Aggressive modem people
C. The bad effects of global warming D. A study on global warming
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 34 to 40.
We get great pleasure from reading. The more advanced a man is, the greater
delight he will find in reading. The ordinary man may think that subjects like philosophy
or science are very difficult and that if philosophers and scientists read these subjects, it is
not for pleasure.
But this is not true. The mathematician finds the same pleasure in his mathematics
as the school boy in an adventure story. For both, it is a play of the imagination, a mental
recreation and exercise. The pleasure derived from this activity is common to all kinds of
reading. But different types of books give us different types of pleasure. First in order of
popularity is novel-reading. Novels contain pictures of imaginary people in imaginary
situations, and give us an opportunity of escaping into a new world very much like our
world and yet different from it. Here we seem to live a new life, and the experience of
this new life gives us a thrill of pleasure. Next in order of popularity are travel books,
biographies and memoirs. These tell us tales of places we have not seen and of great men
in whom we are interested.
 Some of these books are as wonderful as novels, and they have an added value that
they are true. Such books give us knowledge, and we also find immense pleasure in
knowing details of lands we have not seen and of great men we have only heard of.
Reading is one of the greatest enjoyments of life. To book-lovers, nothing is more
fascinating than a favorite book. And, the ordinary educated man who is interested and
absorbed in his daily occupation wants to occasionally escape from his drudgery into the
wonderland of books for recreation and refreshment.
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Question 34: What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. Different types of books B. Different kinds of reading
C. Reading as an exercise for the brain D. Reading as a pleasurable activity
Question 35: According to paragraph 1, which of the following is NOT true?
A. Ordinary people may think that philosophy and science are difficult.
B. Reading about mathematics is mentally entertaining for a mathematician.
C. Philosophers and scientists do not read for pleasure.
D. A more advanced person takes greater pleasure in reading.
Question 36: The word “derived” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. differed B. established C. bought D. obtained
Question 37: The word “it” in paragraph 2 refers to ______.
A. a new life B. our world C. an opportunity D. a thrill of pleasure
Question 38: The word “immense” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. great B. limited C. personal D. controlled
Question 39: According to the passage, travel books, biographies and memoirs ______.
A. are wonderful novels B. tell stories of well-known places
C. are less popular than novels D. are more valuable than novels
Question 40: According to paragraph 4, which of the following is the most fascinating to
booklovers?
A. A daily occupation B. An ordinary educated man
C. The wonderland D. A favorite book
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.
1 A. address B. allow C. traffic D. rural
.
2 A. minimum B. influence C. eliminate D. bias
.

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.
3. A. convenient B. permanent C. attractive D. important
4. A. modernize B. organize C. indicate D. continue
 Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
5. A boat is ________ than a plane.
A. slower B. slowest C. more slow D. more slower
6. Somebody calls the president every day.
A. The president was called every day. B. The president are called every day.
C. The president is called every day. D. The president were called every day.
7.They will ....... this car soon
A. be bought B. buying C. buy D. is bought
8. If you _______time, please write to me.
A. have B. had C. have had D. has
9. If I had taken that English course, I ……….. much progress.
A. had made B. would have made C. made D. would make

Read the following advertisement, school announcement and mark the letter, ABC or D on
your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fit each of the numbered blank
from 10 to 15. To prepare for next week's class, you should log in to your account on Eclass
and click the Homework folder. Some reading passages, slides and two videos about population
growth (10)_____. Read the

materials, watch the videos and (11)_________ of important points at home. You can go to the
library,

read newspaper articles or search the Internet for information. Work in groups of four, discuss
and write down what you've discovered. Email me if you (12)_________ any questions.

10 A. have been uploaded B. has been C. uploaded D. uploading

. uploaded
11 A. give notes B. take notes C. have notes D. make notes
.
12 A. have B. has C. will have D. to have
.
From tomorrow, parents can monitor the outdoor weather forecast in Hanoi (13)_______ VTV
one.
If the temperature (14)_______ 10°C or higher, students will go to school on normal schedule.
if the temperature is below 10°C, students (15) __________30 minutes later. 08.30 starts the
first

period during the cold spell.

During this time, the school respectfully hopes that parents will regularly update notices
from the school and homeroom teachers on the class group to ensure the health of
children's activities.

13 A. in B. on C. at D. with
14. A. is B. are C. was D. were
15. A. studied B. study C. studies D. will study

Mark letter, ABC or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct arrangement of the
sentences to make a meaningful paragraph in each of the following questions

16.
a. Let me show you how to install the app “I speak” on your phone.
b. Second, type “I Speak” in the search box at the top of the screen.
c. First, go to the Apple Store on your phone.

d. Now, click “Get” next to the “I speak” icon and wait until the download is
complete e. Then click the search button.

A. a – b - e – c – d B. e - c – d – a – b C. a – c – b – e - d D. b – d – a – c - e

a. First of all they are still girls who are forced to get married before the age of 18.
b. There are still many challenges that women face.
c. Secondly, more than half of the world’s uneducated people are women.
d. In conclusion, women are still not equal to men in today’s society.
e. Thirdly, women are often paid less than men.
A. d – c – b – a – e B. a – b – c – d – e
C. b – a – c – d – e D. e – c – a – d – b

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best
fits each of the numbered blanks from 18 to 23.

I think face-to-face learning is better than online learning (18)___________immediately and

directly
when I have questions. In class, I can work in groups and (19)___________. This helps me
understand

the lessons better. When I have a problem, I can ask for answers or help immediately. I can't do
this (20)___________. I have to email my teachers and wait for their reply. Learning in
(21)__________
also has fewer distractions than learning online. My teachers (22)__________ to keep us focused
on
the lessons. I really (23)_______ and learn a lot.

18.
A. because I can communicate with teachers and other classmates
B. because I can’t communicate with teachers and other classmates
C. because teachers can communicate with other classmates

D. because I can communicate to teachers and other

classmates 19.
A. discuss with friends B. to discuss with friends
C. discussing with friends D. discuss about friends
20.
A. on online classes B. in online classes
C. in offline classes D. on offline classes
21
A. a tradition classroom B. an tradition classroom
C. a traditional classroom D. a tradition classrooms
22.
A. have many strategies B. has less strategies
C. have much strategies D. has many strategies
23.
A. enjoy my lessons B. hate my lessons
C. don’t understand my lesson D. have my lessons

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 24 to 28.

Saudi Women Register To Vote For The First Time

Women in Saudi Arabia began registering to vote this week for the first time in the nation’s
(24)
. The late King Abdullah announced in November, 2015 that women would
(25)__________to

run for office and vote in city elections, which (26) every four years. At least 70
women

intend to run for office, and more than 80 registered as campaign managers, Arab News reported
last
month. (27) the legal barrier to voting has (28)_________, other Saudi laws and culture
could complicate women’s efforts to cast their votes.
and to vote.
24. A. life B. history C. campaign D. period
25. A. be B. allowed C. be allowing D. are allowed
allowed
26. A. take place B. take part C. take care D. take after
27. A. When B. Because C. However D. While
28. A. been lifted B. been lift C. is lifted D. been lifting

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 29 to 33.

A pioneer leader for women’s rights, Susan Anthony became one of the leading women
reformers of the 19th century. In Rochester, New York, she began her first public crusade on
behalf of temperance, the habit of not drinking alcohol. The temperance movement dealt with the
abuses of women and children who suffered from alcoholic husbands. Also, she worked
tirelessly against slavery and for women’s rights. Anthony helped write the history of woman
suffrage.

At the time Anthony lived, women did not have the right to vote. Because she voted in the
1872 election, a US official arrested Anthony. She hoped to prove that women had the legal right
to vote under the provisions of the 14th and 15th Amendments to the Constitution. At her trial, a
hostile federal judge found her guilty and fined her $100, which she refused to pay.

Anthony did not work alone. She worked with reformers of women’s rights such as Elizabeth
Cady Stanton and Amelia Bloomer. Susan worked for the American Anti-Slavery Society with
Frederick Douglas, a fugitive slave and black abolitionist.

On July 2nd 1979, the US Mint honored her by issuing the Susan Anthony dollar coin.
Although Anthony did not live to see the fruits of her efforts, the establishment of the 19 th
Amendment is
indebted to her efforts, according to US historians.
29. Anthony advocated all of the following EXCEPT .
A. slavery should be abolished
B. women are citizens and should have the right to vote
C. employers should provide childcare for female employees
D. alcohol should be prohibited because of the abuse it causes
30. The underlined word “crusade” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to .
A. a battle against authority

31. What would historians say about Susan Anthony’s greatest achievement?
A. She was an activist and raised a family at the same time.
B. She worked with abolitionists to get the country rid of slavery.
C. Her tireless efforts to guarantee women the right to vote led to the establishment of the
19th Amendment to the Constitution.
D. Women had the legal right to vote under the provisions of the 14th and 15th Amendments
to the Constitution.
32. In which of the following ways did the US Mint honor her life’s work?
A. The Susan Anthony stamp was issued.
B. The Susan Anthony dollar coin was issued.
C. The Susan Anthony Memorial Park was built in Rochester.
D. Susan Anthony dolls were created.
33. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Slavery was one of Susan Anthony’s causes.
B. Susan Anthony did not accept the use of alcohol.
C. Susan Anthony never gave up her struggle for all people’s freedom.
 D. Reformers do not always see the results of their efforts.

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 34 to 40.

A smart board is an interactive whiteboard. It can be connected to one or more laptops, PCs,
tablets, or other electronic devices. Smart boards are extremely useful in a classroom because
they can engage students, provide interactive opportunities that a traditional whiteboard,
blackboard or flip chart can't, and can also develop students' computer skills along with their
English skills.

Smart boards also have touch-screen technology so you do not actually need a computer to
access the basic functionality. You can write on a smart board with special pens which are
usually provided with the board, and anything written on the board can be saved for future
reference, or printed out. It is great, for example, if you are doing a brainstorming session or a
mind map with your classmates and you want to keep a record of it.

If you don't want to draw with the pens, you can use a keyboard and type onto a programme
such as Word, and have it appear on the screen for everyone to see. This is great if you are doing
an exercise with your class and you want everyone to be able to see the answers during the
checking stage. You can also run PowerPoint presentations on an interactive whiteboard. These
can sometimes be great for grammar or vocabulary presentations and the advantage of them is
that students can make contributions.

If you have the Internet access, you can access websites and put them onto a white board.
This is great in an English classroom if you have online quizzes or games you want to use.
Students can actually come up to the board and select their answers. This involves them directly
in the board work, which they usually love. You can also run video clips or sound files from the
Internet, or some which are saved on your computer.

In short, a smart board can make the lessons more varied, and can give students a more
active role in the lesson.

34. in paragraph 1, the word “it” prefer to _____.

A. smart board B. whiteboard C. laptop D. tablet
35. in paragraph 1, the word “useful” is closet meaning to _______.
A. helpful C. useless D. helpless D. convenient
36. A smart board is more useful than a traditional board because .
A. it can be connected to more electronic devices
B. it can be used instead of a whiteboard, blackboard or flip chart
C. it provides more interactive opportunities
D. teachers can engage students to have lessons
37. Smart boards which have touch-screen technology is great because .
A. you can write on it, save information, or print it later
B. you can do a brainstorming session or a mind map with your classmates
 C. you do not need anything to write on it
D. you can use a keyboard and type onto a program such as Word
38. It is great for you to run Word or PowerPoint on a smart board because .
A. you don’t need to draw with the pens
B. you can see the answers before the checking stage
C. it can be used for grammar or vocabulary presentations
D. everyone can see your presentations and take part in them
39. With the Internet access, the smart board is a wonderful tool for education because
.
A. students can use write on a smart board with special pens
B. we can have multimedia lessons and more contributions from students
C. students can download video clips or sound files from the Internet
D. we can use anything that is saved on our computer

40. All of the following are true about a smart board EXCEPT .

A. the lessons are more diverse and students are more active
B. you do not actually need a computer to access the basic functionality
C. it develops students’ English skills but not computer ones
D. anything written on the board can be saved for future reference
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 1: A. thank B. taste C. date D. late
Question 2: A. teacher B. children C. chore D. school
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the
position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3. A. weather B. police C. action D. lesson
Question 4. A. advocate B. inhabit C. discover D.
contribute
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of
the following questions.
Question 5: She ________ in this city for ten years.
A. have lived B. had lived C. has lived D. living
Question 6: Everybody is tired of watching the same commercials on TV every night,
_________ ?
A. are they B. aren’t they C. haven’t they
D. don’t they
Question 7: The Korean are _________ than the American in addressing their bosses.
A. more formal B. formal C. most formal D. the most
formal
Question 8: They suggested _________money to restore the aging man-made wonders.
A. to raise B. raised C. raising D. raise
Question 9: Paula applied for the post but she was _________.
A. turned down B. kept on C. given up D.
taken after
Read the following advertisement/school announcement and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on
your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

ZOO VOLUNTEERS
The city zoo is looking (10) ______ weekend volunteers.
Responsibilities include:
- answering general questions from (11) ______ zoo visitors
- assisting (12) _______ programmers, and helping feed the animals.

Question 10: A. in B. for C. at D. behind

Question 11: A. a B. an C. the D. Ø
Question 12: A. educational B. education C. educate D.
educationally

THE SCHOOL HERITAGE COMMITTEE IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE:

Our school is hosting a Heritage Awareness Day on July 20th at 9a.m on the school grounds.
The event (13)______ to preserving our heritages and fostering independence among
students. Those interested in participating are invited to register.
Activities being organized include workshops on conservation techniques, interactive
sessions on the importance of being (14)______, and discussions on educational options for
school leavers.
The workshops being conducted are designed to provide hands-on experience in heritage
preservation. Additionally, there will be a panel discussion featuring alumni who have
pursued various educational pathways after graduation.
_______(15) you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to
reach out via email at [email protected].

Question 13: A. dedicated B. is dedicated C. was dedicated D.

dedicating
Question 14: A. independent B. educating C. critical D.
supporting
Question 15: A. Should B. Were C. Had D. If
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct arrangement of the
sentences to make a meaningful paragraph/letter in each of the following questions.
Question 16: a. The weather was perfect for a day at the beach.”
b. We packed our bags with sandwiches, fruits, and cold drinks.”
c. As the sun set, we packed up our things and headed home, tired but happy.”
d. We spent the day building sandcastles, playing beach volleyball, and swimming in the sea.
e. It was a day well spent with family.
A. a - b - c - d - e B. b - a - d - e - c C. a - b - d - c - e D. b - a - c - d - e
Question 17: a. The reunion will be at our usual spot by the lake.
b. Looking forward to your positive response.
c. Please let us know if you can make it.
 d. It’s been too long since we last caught up.
e. I hope this letter finds you in good health.”
f. We are planning a family reunion next month and would love for you to join.

A. c - a - b - e - d - - f B. e- d - f - a - c - b C. b - a - d - e - c - f D. a - d - b - c - e - f
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits
each of the numbered blanks
Becoming independent is an important milestone in everyone's life. It allows individuals
to (18) __________ and learn from their own experiences. This process is essential for
maturing into a responsible and self-reliant adult.

(19) __________ their own time and resources, they often find that they are more
capable than they realized. Taking control of their finances, for instance, can teach young
adults valuable lessons about budgeting and budgeting. By paying bills, saving money,
and making financial plans for the future, they develop a sense of independence (20)
_______ for long-term stability.

Additionally, independence is not just about living alone or (21) ______. It's about
making choices that align with personal values and goals. When young people make
choices about their education, career, or personal life, they lay the foundation (22)
_________.

In conclusion, the journey towards independence (23) ___________ but it is also

rewarding. As individuals grow and progress on this path, they discover more about their
strengths, passions, and the direction they wish to take in life.
Question 18:
A. take their own trips B. make their own mistakes
C. make their own decisions D. take their own actions
Question 19:
A. Start to manage B. As to start to manage
C. When managing D. When people start to manage
Question 20:
A. which is crucial B. whom is crucial
C. what is crucial D. of which is crucial
Question 21:
A. relying on others B. basing on others
C. looking on others D. put on others
Question 22:
A. for her future. B. for their future.
C. for this future. D. for our future.
Question 23:
A. can be challenged B. can challenging
C. can be challenging D. have been challenging
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
When you graduate from high school or university, is learning finished? The answer is no. In
(34) _______ countries, people continue learning all their lives. Why is lifelong learning
important? How can it help you?
Lifelong learning can be useful in many ways. People who want to change careers often
return to study at a university. Some professionals require employees to keep learning new (35)
_______ to do things. For example, doctors and nurses must always learn about new illnesses
and treatments. (36) _______, they must practice the skills they have and keep learning new
ones.
Lifelong learning can help people stay healthy and independent. Many older people also feel
that lifelong learning help them stay close to young people. Lots of older people are now
learning how to use computers. “ I want to (37) _______ active for my own health”, said Mr.
Salinas, a 91-year-old man taking computer classes. “I see my computer learning as part of an
active life and something (38) _______ I can share with my family”
(Adapt
ed from https://ngl.cengage.com)
Question 24: A. lots B. each C. every D. many
Question 25: A. routes B. roads C. ways D. path
Question 26: A. Moreover B. Therefore C. However D. Although
Question 27: A. live B. study C. work D. remain
Question 28: A. whom B. what C. that 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
The world needs to do more to prepare for the impact of a rapidly aging population, the UN
has warned - particularly in developing countries. Within 10 years the number of people aged
over 60 will pass one billion, a report by the UN Population Fund said. The demographic shift
will present huge challenges to countries' welfare, pension and healthcare systems. The UN
agency also said more had to be done to tackle abuse, neglect and violence against older
persons".

The number of older people worldwide is growing faster than any other age group. The report,
Ageing in the 21st Century: A Celebration and a Challenge, estimates that one in nine people
around the world is older than 60. The elderly population is expected to swell by 200 million in
the next decade to surpass one billion, and reach two billion by 2050. This rising proportion of
older people is a consequence of success - improved nutrition, sanitation, healthcare, education
and economic well-being are contributing factors, the report says.

But the UN and a charity that also contributed to the report, Help Age International, say the
aging population is being widely mismanaged. "In many developing countries with large
populations of young people, the challenge is that governments have not put policies and
practices in place to support their current older populations or made enough preparations for
2050," the agencies said in a joint statement.
(Source: www.ieltsbuddy.com)
Question 29: Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?
A. The influence of the rise in the aged population.
 B. The quick increase of the elderly people.
C. The countries with high percentage of the aged.
D. The challenges caused by the aging population.
Question 30: The word abuse in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. care B. protection C. insult D. praise
Question 31: According to the text, the number of the elderly rises because of _______.
A. social security B. medical care C. economic crisis D.
stable employment
Question 32: The word their in paragraph 3 refers to _______.
A. governments’ B. policies C. practices D. older populations
Question 33: Which of the following is TRUE about older people?
A. Of all age groups, the elderly have the fastest growth.

B. More aged people will reduce the pressure on countries’ welfare, pension and
healthcare systems.
C. There will be 200 million older people in 2050.
D. The aging population is managed properly.
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
The incredible growth of the Internet over recent years has caused problems for parents and
teachers. Parents worry about which sites their children spend time on, who they chat to online
and the possible effects that computer games might have on them. For teachers, meanwhile, the
main worry is the way the Internet makes cheating easier!
Schools and universities say there has been a huge increase in plagiarism – taking other
people’s words and ideas and pretending that they are your own. In the past, anyone who wanted
to copy had to go to a library, find the right books, read through them, find the sections they
needed and then physically write down the words they wanted to use. Nowadays, though,
students can simply copy extracts from websites- while really desperate students sometimes copy
whole essays! As if this wasn’t bad enough, sites offering to actually do homework – at a price –
have also started appearing.
Despite all this, we shouldn’t assume that the Internet only brings problems. Indeed, you
could say that for every problem the Internet creates, it also brings a solution. Parents can now
use sophisticated controls to stop kids accessing sites that might do them harm, while new
software helps teachers to detect copied work immediately. Many, of course, are already able to
recognize when someone is cheating! “Some students suddenly start using words they can’t
possibly understand like dialectical antagonism”, explains one teacher, “or parts of their essays
feel different.”
One of the hardest things for teachers today is deciding how to mix modern technology with
traditional study skills – and how best to use the Web in class. As more and more schools install
computers in every classroom, the role of the teacher is changing. Making sure students don’t
just copy things and do learn how to quote copied work properly is part of their job, but so is
designing suitable projects to fully exploit the Web in helping students learn about subjects and
develop their life and social skills.
(Adapted from Pre-Intermediate Outcomes by Hugh Della $
Andrew Walkley)
Question 34: Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?
 A. Students wasting time on computer games B. The Internet making cheating
easier
C. The effect that the Web is having on school life D. The Web used in projects to teach
social skills
Question 35: The word them in paragraph 1 refers to _______.
A. parents B. children C. games D. teachers
Question 36: According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT true?
A. Plagiarism is copying someone’s work and pretending it’s your own.
B. Designing projects to take advantage of the Internet is one of parents’ duties.
C. Many teachers can recognize when their students are cheating.
D. Parents can use some software to stop children assessing harmful sites.
Question 37: According to paragraph 3, teachers can recognize plagiarism because _______.
A. there is always a solution to the problem.
B. students leave clues from the original
C. the Internet makes parents and teachers worried.
D. students use perfect English, above their level.
Question 38: The word detect in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. ignore B. notice C. admire D. confide
Question 39: The word install in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. inspected thoroughly B. put in position
C. well repaired D. delivered to the customer
Question 40: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. The Internet has only bad impacts on education.
B. Many websites offer to do homework without fees.
C. The Internet can be used positively in education.
D. Parents don’t want to control children’s access to sites.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part
differs from that of the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1. A. bathe B. face C. lake D. fat
Question 2. A. water B. content C. meeting D. mutual
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 stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3. A. starter B. lower C. tower D. begin
Question 4. A. mechanic B. romantic C. confident D. distraction
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of
the following questions.
Question 5. We______ Đa Lat many times since we moved to Viet Nam .
A. have visited B. had visited C. visited D. has visited
Question 6. The girls wanted to go to cinema, ______?
A. didn’t there B. didn’t they C. don’t they D. didn’t she
Question 7. My brother speaks English ______than I.
A. fluent B. fluently C. more fluent D. more
fluently
 Question 8. We do not allow ______ in the classrooms because it maintains cleanliness,
prevents distractions, and ensures a conducive learning environment.
A. to eat B. to eating C. eat D. eating
Question 9. The electricity will be ____________ for ten minutes while
the workmen test the circuit.
A. getting on B. going off C. taking off D. getting off
Read the following advertisement/school announcement and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on
your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks
from 10 to 15.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF SCHOOL TRIP
We are excited to announce an upcoming educational excursion that promises to be both
enriching and memorable ! Our school trip (10)______ to provide students with valuable
learning opportunities outside the classroom, fostering personal growth and creating lasting
memories.

Trip Highlights:

1. Educational Excursions: Explore Son Doong Cave and its cultural, historical and natural
attractions through guided tours and interactive activities.
2. Hands-On Learning: Engage (11)______ experiential learning opportunities that
complement classroom studies, enhancing understanding and retention of academic concepts.
3. Team Building Activities: Participate in team-building exercises and challenges that promote
collaboration, leadership, and communication skills.
4. Cultural Immersion: Immerse yourself in the local culture, customs, and traditions of local
people, gaining valuable insights into global perspectives.
We encourage all students (12)_______ advantage of this valuable learning opportunity and
look forward to embarking on this exciting adventure together!

Question 10. A. was designed B. designing C. is designed D. designed

Question 11. A. for B. at C. in D. on
Question 12. A. to fill B. to have C. to take D. to make

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

* Our Heart to Heart Charitable Organisation needs (13)_______ and hard-working

volunteers (14)_______ at our head office.

* The job will involve welcoming guests and visitors to the office, and (15)_______
and sorting donations.
Question 13. A. relied B. relying C. reliant D. reliable
Question 14. A. work B. worked C. to work D. working
Question 15. A. providing B. offering C. receiving D. giving

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct arrangement
of the sentences to make a meaningful paragraph/letter in each of the following questions.
Question 16.
a.Face-to-face learning can do these but online learning does better.
b.First of all, coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is affecting every part of the world and
schools are not an exception.
c.Both face-to-face learning and online learning are good but personally, I believe that online
learning is much better due to some reasons.
d.Besides, learning on the Internet also provides us with active learning opportunities and
develops our self-discipline.
e.Learning online helps us protect ourselves and reduce the spread of disease.
A. c-d-a-e-b B. c-e-b-d-a C.c-b- e-d-a D. c-e-b-a-d

Question 17.
a. Finally, if you are finding your lessons too difficult, you can always ask the
teacher for some extra homework. The more you study and practice, the more you
will learn.
b. First of all, I know that you don't have many friends at the moment. It can be
really difficult in a new place. Why don't you join a society at your university? I'm
sure they have a movie or a video games society. That's a great way to meet new
people.
c. I hope this helps.
d. I also heard you aren't sleeping well. You should stop using your smartphone for
about an hour before bed. It can really help.
e. Hi, Anh. I hope you are doing OK.I heard that you are having some problems at
university, so I'm writing to try to give you some useful suggestions.
f. If you want to stop missing your deadlines, why don't you ask your classmates to
remind you about them or set reminders on your phone?
A. e-b-d-a -f-c B.e-d-b-f-a-c C.e-b-d-a-f-c D.e-b-d-f-a-c

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best
fits each of the numbered blanks.
Many children have music classes when they attend school. (18)_______________.
Research has shown that it can improve children’s performance in certain subjects.
Some studies have shown that music training can help you understand your own language
better. It could also help you with learning a second one. Moreover, young people
(19)___________ also seem to get higher scores in other subjects like maths. So it could be
that (20)___________.
 Music also helps you think of new ideas, (21)__________. If you are learning the guitar,
for example, it can be really exciting (22)____________. One of the biggest benefits, of
course, is that listening to music can reduce (23)_________. And composing music can make
you feel the same way. Maybe your musical knowledge will even open up a great career path
for you in the future!
(Adapted from Preliminary for Schools Trainer)
Question 18. A. And it is thought that music can help them learn other subjects better
B. And which makes them learn other subjects better
C. Making them learn other subjects better easily
D. And it thought that music can help them learn other subjects better
Question 19. A. who have studied music B.studied music
C.that studied music D.who were studying music
Question 20. A. these school subjects connecting in some way
B.these school subjects are connected in some way
C.students are connected in some way
D.it makes it easier to connect in some way
Question 21. A. beleiving more in yourself B.and believe more in yourself
C.so believe more in yourself D.but believe more in yourself
Question 22. A. to start composing your own pieces of music
B.when having able to start composing your own pieces of music
C.when you are able to start composing your own pieces of music
D.when you started composing your own pieces of music
Question 23. A. their stress B. her stress C. this stress D. your stress

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 24 to 28.
ECOTOURISM
Ecotourism lacks a uni versally-accepted definition, but is generally regarded as
responsible and (1) ___________travel to natural areas that both conserves the environment
and improves the well-being of those living there. At the heart of it is the assumption that in
a predominantly capitalist world (2)____________nature plays second fiddle to creating
wealth, any conservation needs to pay for itself. Money generated from ecotourism is
invested back into the conservation of the environment it impacts upon.
 Supporters argue that, by involving residents in accommodating tourists and
acting as guides, (3)___________. ecotourism aids development, both regionally and
nationally. In (4)______cases, communities work as equal partners with ecotourism
organisations rather than just as employees. However, some detractors point out that the
environment is effectively prioritised above the needs of residents. Ecotourism’s apparent
obsession with this, far from giving a boost to the development of wealth in a community,
can actually damage the ability of the majority of inhabitants to (5__________themselves
out of poverty.
Question 1. A. undimmed B. peculiar C. sustainableD. existential
Question 2. A. which B. whom C. it D. where
Question 3. A. for example B. moreover C. though D. nevertheless
Question 4. A. much B. every C. many D. most of
Question 5.A. render B. augment C. lift D. remedy
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate
the best answer for each question from 29 to 33.
Monopoly is one of the biggest-selling games in the world. It is sold in 80 countries and
comes in 26 different languages. But where did this classic board game come from, and why
did it become so popular? At the beginning of the 20th century, an instructional game called
‘The Landlord's Game’ was first published by a political activist, Elizabeth Magie. The
purpose of the game was to teach people how rich, powerful individuals take advantage of
the poor while they accumulate even more wealth. Unfortunately, the game was not popular,
and she sold very few copies of it.
In 1934, a man called Charles Darrow redesigned it, creating a game of chance.
However, when he presented his game, which he called "Monopoly, " to the games
manufacturers Parker Brothers, they rejected it. They said it was too complex and contained
too many flaws.
Darrow persisted and decided to produce the game himself. He created and sold over
5,000 handmade sets to a local department store. The game had immense public appeal, and
was so popular that Darrow went back to Parker Brothers, who bought the rights to the game.
(Adapted from Complete IELTS by Rawdon Wyatt)
Question 29. What could be the best title for the passage?
A. Different Types of Games B. The Story of Monopoly
C. An Old Game D. Games with a Difference
Question 30. According to paragraph 2, what was the main aim of ‘The Landlord's Game’?
A. It was created to promote some political activities.
B. It was designed to give instructions on how to play a new game.
C. It was published to raise money for poorer citizens.
D. It was made to educate users how rich people enrich themselves by exploiting the poor.

Question 31. The word ‘it’ in paragraph 2 refers to___________.

A. copy B. wealth C. purpose D. game
Question 32. The word ‘flaws’ in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to___________.
A. mistakes B. rules C. layouts D. steps
Question 33. Which of the following is NOT true, according to the passage?
A. Parker Brothers bought the copyrights of ‘Monopoly’ from Darrow.
B. Charles Darrow recreated ‘The Landlord's Game’ under a new name.
C. ‘Monopoly’ has been published in at least 26 different languages worldwide.
D. ‘Monopoly’ held little appeal for Parker Brothers at first.
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 34 to 40.
Alaska is disappearing slowly, but surely. It is estimated that since the 1950s, as much as
fifteen percent of Alaska’s land area has disappeared. How can a whole state be
disappearing? The problem is that Alaska’s glaciers are melting. The state has more than
100,000 glaciers. These glaciers account for about 75,000 square kilometers, or five percent,
of the state’s area. That is an area of land larger than Ireland!
According to a recent report by the US Geological Survey, ninty-nine percent of Alaska’s
glaciers are either retreating or diminishing. This diminishing seems mainly due to the
increase in global temperatures. Since the 1960s, the average year-round temperature has
increased by almost 3°c. Additionally, the average winter temperature has increased by over
6°c. Presently, an estimated 100 cubic kilometers of ice is disappearing from Alaskan
glaciers every year. It may be even more in the near future, as some scientists predict that the
average world temperature could go up 4 to 7°c by the year 2100.
Another problem facing Alaska is its thawing permafrost. Much of the land in Alaska
used to be permanently frozen or frozen for most of the year. Now, the thawing permafrost is
causing a number of problems for people living in Alaska. Roads and utility poles are
collapsing as the ground around and under them warms and softens. Also, the hard
permafrost that originally prevented beaches from eroding during violent storms is now
melting. People who live along Alaska’s coasts are being forced to relocate. For villages on
small low islands, one terrible storm could wipe out the entire community.
The melting permafrost and increasing temperatures are both affecting the forests of
Alaska. As the permafrost under the forests melts, insects that normally do not turn up until
the warmer seasons are appearing sooner. The spruce-bark beetle, for example, is increasing
in numbers as a result of warmer winter temperatures. It usually takes about two years for
these beetles to grow and reproduce in very cold weather. However, due to the increase in
temperatures, spruce-bark beetles are reproducing faster and damaging as many trees in one
year as they previously damaged in two. If something cannot be done to changte things,
Alaska’s forests will not survive the turn of the century.
Some scientists believe that human activity is linked to a global increase in weather
temperature. Whatever the cause of rising temperatures may be, the fact remains that
temperatures are warming, affecting Alaska for the worse. Horribly, this could be a preview
of what will happen to the rest of the world in the next century.
(Adapted from Reading Challenge by Casey Malarcher and Andrea Janzen)
Question 34. Which best serves as the title for the passage?
A. Alaska Is Melting!
B. Disappearing Glaciers!
C. Hidden Facts about Warmer Temperatures
D. Are Humans to Blame for Ice Melting?
Question 35. As stated in paragraph 1, the gradual disappearance of Alaska is due
to________.
A. the destruction of rainforests B. saltwater intrusion
C. melting glaciers D. natural disasters
Question 36. The word diminishing in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to .
A. spreading B. freezing C. spraying D. decreasing
Question 37. The word eroding in paragraph 3 mostly means________.
A. wearing away B. putting away C. taking away D. cutting away
Question 38. The word they in paragraph 4 refers to_______________.
A. temperatures B. forests C. beetles D. trees
Question 39. Which of the following is TRUE, according to the passage?
A. The average world temperature has increased by nearly 3°c since the Industrial
Revolution.
B. Icebergs in Alaska are disappearing at an unprecedented rate because of climate
change.
C. The survival of many people in Alaska is being endangered by melting permafrost.
D. Novel insects emerge in some forests of Alaska as a result of thawing permafrost.
Question 40. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A.Humans are certainly responsible for the considerable increase in global temperatures.
B.Spruce-bark beetles living in forests of Alaska will become extinct due to melting glaciers.
C. Glaciers play a vital role in maintaining the health of ecology in some parts of Alaska.
D. A rise in global temperature can have a deleterious effect on many parts of the world.