Read the following advertisement 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 1 to 6.
Stay Connected-Be Prepared for Internet Outages!
One morning, an unpredictable internet outage occurred,leaving many users surprised by the sudden (1)
.People were in the middle of important tasks, and the loss of connection created chaos. Some had deadlines to
meet, while others were simply enjoying their(2)
Many workers,(3) from home during the pandemic, were caught off guard. The sudden outage caused
widespread confusion as people scrambled to find ways to stay connected (4) the internet. Many began
considering (5) public Wi-Fi net-works as a temporary solution. Despite the inconvenience, some took the
opportunity to (6) a break and spend time offline.
Question 1:A.disrupted B.disrupt C.disruption D.disruptive
Question 2:A.daily routine morning B.morning daily routines
C.routine daily morning D.daily morning routines
Question 3:A.worked B.working C.work D.who working
Question 4:A.to B.at C.in D.on
Question 5:A.using B.to using C.use D.to use
Question 6:A.go B.set C.lay D.take
Read the following leaflet 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 fram 7 to 12.
The Importance of Regular Health Check-Ups
Why Are Regular Check-Ups Important?
Regular health check-ups are essential for maintaining wellbeing. Some people go for these checkups to (7)
potential health issues early, while others may prefer only to seek medical advice when they feel
unwell.However,scheduling regular examinations can make a significant difference.Doctors often recommend
that individuals (8) their health (9) and ensure they follow up on any findings from previous visits.
Why Do People Skip Check-Ups?
(10) the convenience of modern healthcare facilities, many still skip regular check-ups due to busy schedules.
Nonetheless, these appointments can help monitor health condi-tions and give a clearer understanding of (11)
change,allowing individuals to make informed decisions about their lifestyle and habits, reducing the risk of a
(12) of health issues in the future.
Question 7: A.explore B.invent C.detect D.discover
Question 8: A. look into B.go over C.take up D.carry on
Question 9: A.records B.receipts C.reports D.research
Question 10:A. Due to B.Apart from C.Instead of D.Irrespective of
Question 11:A.much B.another C.any D.every
Question 12:A. plenty B.level C.amount D.range
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct arrangement of the sentence to
make a meaningful paragraph/letter in each of the following questions.
Question 13:

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a.John:That's exciting! Who will you go with?
b.Lisa: I'm planning to go with my friends and take lots of pictures.
c.Lisa: I've finally got my prom dress; I can't wait to wear it!
A.c-b-a B.c-a-b C.a-c-b D.b-c-a
Question 14:
a.Lily: Absolutely! I want them to understand my point of view.
b.James: It's important to have a good discussion,right?
c.Lily:I can't believe my parents set a curfew for me!
d.James:I know! Are you planning to talk to them about it?
e.Lily:Yes,I'm excited to explain why I think it's unfair.
A.d-b-a-e-c B.c-b-e-a-d C.d-e-a-b-c D.c-d-e-b-a
Question 15:
Dear Minh,
a.Would you be interested in joining the team meeting to discuss our nextsteps?It should be exciting!
b.It's been a while since we've collaborated closely,and I think we can come up with great ideas.
c.We can brainstorm some ideas for our next product launch together.
d.I just heard that our new bitter melon body wash sold out within hours; it's amazing!
e.Let me know what you think, and if there are any specific concepts you'd like to explore! Write back soon.
Lan
A.d-a-c-b-e B.b-a-d-c-e C.a-e-c-b-d D.c-b-e-a-d
Question 16:
a.Using carpooling programs can also help organizations and cities promote more sustainable transportation
options, contributing to efforts in fighting climate change.
b. Carpooling brings about several notable opportunities for individuals who share rides to work or school.
c.By sharing rides with others, participants can build connections and friendships,creating a sense of community
and cooperation among commuters.
d.Additionally, carpooling can lead to decreased traffic congestion, which means less time spent in traffic and
improved air quality for everyone in the community.
e. In conclusion, embracing carpooling as a viable transportation option offers numerous benefits,from financial
savings to environmental protection,making it a great choice for modern commuters.
A.b-a-c-d-e B.b-c-a-d-e C.d-c-b-a-e D.a-d-c-b-e
Question 17:
a.Offering hands-on learning experiences and engaging projects in STEM can ignite students'interest in these
subjects,helping them develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
b.Many high schools are increasingly recognizing the importance of STEM programs, which stand for
science,technology, engineering,and mathematics, as essential components of modern education.
c.In conclusion,integrating STEM programs in high schools is vital for preparing students for successful futures
in a technology-driven world.
d.Furthermore, schools that prioritize STEM education not only prepare students for the workforce but also
equip them with the tools to tackle global challenges, such as climate change.

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e.Research indicates thatstudents who participate in STEM-related activities are more likely to pursue careers in
these fields,with statistics showing that job opportunities in STEM are expected to grow by 8% from 2019 to
2029.
A.d-b-a-c-e B.e-a-d-b-c C.b-e-a-d-c D.d-b-e-a-c
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that
best fits each of the numbered blanks from 18 to 22.
Students born in 2007 are feeling anxious about the new format of the entrance university tests introduced by the
Ministry of Education.(18) .Subjects like Maths and English,(19) ,now seem overwhelming. This change
has left students worried about their ability to perform well and secure a place at their desired universities.
In particular, Maths has become a major source of stress for many students. The new exam format emphasizes
advanced problem-solving and analytical skills, (20) English tests have also changed,requiring students to
comprehend complex texts and apply a broad range of vocabulary. As a result,(21) .
To cope with these challenges, it is essential for students to seek guidance and support from teachers and
parents.Motivated by their desire to succeed,(22) .Additionally,schools should consider offering extra
revision sessions to help students adjust to the new test format.
Question 18:
A.Students feel confident that they can easily adapt to the changes without much preparation B.Many students
believe that the updated exams are much harder than those from previous years
C.Most students are excited about the new tests and are looking forward to the challenge they present
D.Some students think that the new format will helpthem improve their skills and knowledge
Question 19:
A.gave rise to a significant rise in difficulty levels
B.compounded the inherently high difficulty levels
C.whose difficulty levels have significantly increased
D.that have significantly increased difficulty levels
Question 20:
A.was made it challenging for those who are used to simpler calculations
B.of which challenges emerge for those who are used to simpler calculations
C.making it challenging for those who are used to simpler calculations
D.which making it challenging for those who are used to simpler calculations
Question 21:
A.many students feel unprepared and uncertain about how to tackle these subjects effectively
B.students have become more confident in their reading abilities and lexical range than ever before
C.most students find that they are excited to dive into new topics and enhance their skills
D.many students believe that these changes will make the tests easier for them to pass later
Question 22:
A.allowance is given for students to form study groups airring to share resources and study strategies
B.resources and study strategies could be shared among students when study groups are formed
C.study groups can be formed for students to share resources and study strategies
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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the best
answer to each of the following questions from 23 to 30.
When learning foreign languages such as English, many students spend hours doing grammar exercises and
watching shows in their target language.However,a great number of them don't realise that working on
vocabulary is just as important when it comes to success in learning a foreign language.
Vocabulary is the most important because it is the basis of all languages.It is the building blocks that we can use
to express our thoughts and ideas and understand others. As British linguist David A. Wilkins said,"Without
grammar,very little can be conveyed;without vocabulary nothing can be conveyed." Even if we barely know a
language and have zero grasp of grammar,we can still communicate.For example,pointing at a chocolate pastry
in a French bakery and saying the few simple words 'pain au chocolat with a friendly smile and you will still get
what you need.
Vocabulary knowledge is also a significant factor in reading comprehension. The connection between
vocabulary size and second language attainment through reading has been widely researched over the years. For
instance, a 2010 study that discovered that a surprising difference of 64% in students' reading score was due to
vocabulary size. We see similar evidence in listening skills. Clearly, if you have never seen or heard a particular
word in a second language, it will be much harder to recognise and decode the sounds and understand the
meaning of that word.
With a large vocabulary,you will aIso find it much easier to express yourself when you are writing or
speaking This is because you can select from a wider array of words and you'll be able to be more precise when
you're conveying a thought,feeling, event or idea. Therefore, knowledge of vocabulary is widely considered to be
perhaps the most crucial element when it comes to person's ability to speak and write in a foreign language.
(Adapted from textinspector.com)
Question 23:The word them in paragraph 1 refers to
A.languages B.students C.exercises D.shows
Question 24: According to the passage, all of the following are benefits of having a large vocabulary EXCEPT
.
A.allowing for more precise communication in both writing and speaking
B.improving reading comprehension in a second language
C.making learning grammar less important when communicating
D.enhancing the ability to understand spoken words in a second language
Question 25:The word significant in paragraph 3 is OPPOSITE in meaning to
A.severe B.prominent C.trivial D.typical
Question 26: The word array in paragraph 4 could be best replaced by
A.section B.limit C.range D.zone
Question 27:Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 4?
A.Having a wide vocabulary makes it more difficult to express ideas when speaking or writing.
B.With an extensive vocabulary, expressing thoughts while writing or speaking becomes simpler.
C.A smallvocabulary helps you communicate your thoughts more clearly when writing or speaking.
D.Using fewer words makes itmore difficult to explain complex ideas in writing or conversation.
Question 28:Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage?

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A.Many studies have discovered a surprising connection between vocabulary size and reading score.
B.Itis clearly difficult for you to decode the sounds in words you have never heard or seen before.
C.With a large vocabulary,you can express your thoughts, feelings, or ideas with greater precision.
D.Many consider knowledge of vocabulary to be the mostimportant factor in writing and speaking.
Question 29: In which paragraph does the writer mention the importance of vocabulary for reading
comprehension?
A.Paragraph 1 B.Paragraph 2 C.Paragraph 3 D.Paragraph 4
Qestion 30: In which paragraph does the writer highlight the role of vocabulary in expressing oneself when
speaking or writing?
A.Paragraph 1 B.Paragraph 2 C.Paragraph 3 D.Paragraph 4
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to
each of the following questions from 31 to 40.
[I] There's an ugly truth to the products we use and the foods we eat: many are made with palm oil, whose
production is responsible for the rapid deforestation of some of the world's most biodiverse forests. [II] But now
the biotech industry says it has come up with a solution-creating palm oil in a way that doesn't involve
destroying forests.[III]
"Over the last 30 years, 50% of palm oil plantation growth has come at the hands of deforestation of tropical
forest and peatland,"says Shara Ticku,founder of C16 Biosciences,one of the biotech firms pioneering a syntetic,
or lab-created, type of palm oil. [IV] "That is really the core of the problem we're trying to solve." The
company's research is still in a pre-commercial stage,but there has been significant interest. Earlier this year, it
received a $20m investment from Breakthrough Energy Ventures, a fund backed by billionaires like Bill Gates
and Amazon's Jeff Bezos.
At C16 Biosciences, genetically engineered microbes are used to convert food waste and industrial by-products
into a product that is chemically very similar to natural palm oil."It's a yeast, we feed it sugars, then the yeast
grows and they're able to produce large amounts of oil within their cells, and we have to squeeze out that oil or
extract it," Ms Ticku says.This is how the firm's synthetic palm oil is created. At the moment, the focus of
C16Biosciences is on creating aprototype, and getting feedback from companies that might choose to use it in
their products.
However,the challenges are substantial. To succeed commercially and at scale, the synthetic alternative must
first be capable of mimicking natural palm oil's versatility, making it a suitable replacement in everything from
food to household products. Cost is obviously another issue.It is calculated that synthetic palm oil will be
between two to three times more expensive than its natural version, and that's the best scenario.
Added to that are the doubts consumers in many markets have about eating anything that might contain an
ingredient derived from genetically modified microbes. If these challenges are not overcome, synthetic palm oil
may only make a small dent in natural palm oil's global production,especially considering that the World Wide
Fund for Nature (WWF) has estimated that consumption worldwide will rise to between 264 and 447 million
tonnes by 2050.

That,however,is not putting off C16 Bioscience's Shara Ticku:"We believe that with our technology platform, at
a scale of hundreds of thousands of kilograms annually, we will be cost competitive with palm oil. If we can get

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enough people to change then there is no longer any justified reason for burning forest to produce this vegetable
oil, and that is a success."
(Adapted from bbc.com)
Question 31:Where in paragraph 1 does the following sentence best fit?
This deforestation is destroying the habitat of already endangered species.
A.[I] B.[II] C.[III] D.[IV]
Question 32:The word it in paragraph 2 refers to

A.problem B.company C.stage D.interest

Question 33:According to the passage,which of the following is NOT mentioned as a challenge of synthetic palm
oil?
A.consumer resistance to GMOs B.environmental impact
C.mimicking natural palm oil D.higher production costs
Question 34:Which of the following best summarizes paragraph 3?
A.C16 Biosciences utilizes genetically engineered yeast to convert food waste into a synthetic product similar to
palm oil.
B.The main focus of C16 Biosciences is on developing a prototype of synthetic palm oil for commercial use.
C.The company is currently seeking feedback from potential customers to improve its synthetic palm oil product.
D.Genetically-engineered microbes at C16 Biosciences transform industrial by-products into an oil that is
chemically different from natural palm oil.
Question 35:The word mimicking in paragraph 4 could be best replaced by.
A.revitalizing B.duplicating C.imitating D.impersonating
Question 36:The phrase make a small dentin in paragraph 5is OPPOSITE in meaning to
A.widespreadly affect B.minimally increase
C.marginally reduce D.considerably lower
Question 37:Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage?
A.The process of making natural palm oil has contributed to deforestation.
B.C16 Biosciences is trying to get feedback from companies that used its product.
C.Synthetic palm oil will be at least twice as expensive as natural palm oil.
D.According to predictions, global palm oil consumption will continue to increase.
Question 38:Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 4?
A.Analysts predict that synthetic palm oil will be two to three times pricier than natural palm oil, which is
considered the most pessimistic situation.
B. Studies show that synthetic palm oil may be two to three times more expensive than natural oil, and that
represents the least favorable outcome.
C.It is estimated that synthetic palm oil could cost two to three times as much as natural palm oil, which is the
most favorable situation.
D.Research suggests synthetic palm oil will be about two to three times more costly than its natural counterpart,
marking the worst-case scenario.
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A. If we keep using palm oil, most species on the planet will go extinct due to habitat destruction.
B.A synthetic palm oil will succeed commercially once it can be used in a wide variety of products.
C. Consumers typically do not believe in products whose development involves genetic modification.
D.Shara Ticku thinks that palm oil will no longer be produced when enough people change their minds.
Question 40:Which of the following best summaries the passage?
A.C16 Biosciences is leading the development of lab-created palm oil, which is expected to solve deforestation
issues and gain significant market acceptance despite high production costs.
B.The biotech industry is addressing environmental issues resulting from palm oil production by developing
synthetic alternatives,although challenges remain in terms of cost,consumer acceptance,and versatility.
C.The production of palm oil is responsible for deforestation,and C16 Biosciences has found a solution by
creating a synthetic version, but it may not compete effectively with natural palm oil prices.
D.Despite the environmentalconcerns associated with palm oil production, C16 Biosciences is confident that its
synthetic palm oil can replace natural palm oil and help save forests while attracting consumer interest.
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