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READING 2

1/ 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.
Being fluent in more than one language has numerous advantages that extend beyond
communication. Multilingualism offers cognitive, social, and professional benefits, making
it a valuable skill in todays interconnected world.
One of the cognitive benefits of multilingualism is improved memory and attention.
Learning and switching between different languages exercises the brain, enhancing its ability
to remember and process information. Multilingual individuals often display better problem-
solving skills and increased mental flexibility. In terms of social benefits, being multilingual
allows for better cross-cultural understanding and empathy. Language is closely tied to
culture, and by speaking multiple languages, individuals gain insights into different cultural
perspectives. This promotes tolerance, open-mindedness, and the ability to connect with
people from diverse backgrounds. Professionally, being multilingual opens up a world of
opportunities. In an increasingly globalized job market, employers value -Individuals who can
communicate effectively with international partners and clients. Multilingual employees are
often sought after in industries such as tourism, diplomacy, and international business.
Moreover, learning multiple languages can boost academic performance. Research has
shown that multilingual students tend to have better problem-solving skills, enhanced
creativity, and improved overall academic achievement.
While learning multiple languages require dedication and effort, the benefits are well
worth it. It not only broadens one’s horizons but also contributes to personal growth and
understanding of die world.
Question 46: Which could be the best title for the passage?
A. The Cognitive Benefits of Multilingualism
B. The Benefits of Multilingualism
C. Multilingualism in the Globalized Job Market
D. How to Become Multilingual
Question 47: Tile word “it” in tile first paragraph refers to _____________.
A. advantage B. Communication C. language D. multilingualism
Question 48: What cognitive advantage does multilingualism offer?
A. Increased creativity and artistic skills B. Enhanced memory and attention
C. Improved physical fitness D. Greater musical abilities
Question 49: It can be inferred from the passage that multilingual individuals are in high
demand in the professional fields of.
A. education and healthcare B. international business and law
C. technology and diplomacy D. tourism and diplomacy
Question 50: Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Multilingualism fosters cross-cultural understanding and empathy.
B. Being multilingualism does not bring people a lot of job opportunities.
C. Multilingualism individuals often show increased physical flexibility.
D. It needs little effort and dedication to learn multiple languages.
2/ Read the following article and choose the letter (A, B, C or D) to indicate the correct
answer to each of the following questions.
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Identical twins have the same physical appearance. When you look at a photo of
identical twins, you might see that they both have the same height, hair and eye color.
When you first see them, identical twins look the same, but there are some differences
in their looks. Patrick Flynn, a computer scientist from the University of Notre Dame in the
United States, uses computer technology to look closely at identical twins. Computers can
recognize people when they cut their hair or grow a beard. So how about twins? Can
computers tell the difference? The answer is: Yes! While humans can tell how people feel,
computers are good at noticing very small physical differences. Technology can see things
like differences in the size of freckles.
So what can humans do to identify identical twins? Their personalities can be
different. One twin may be quiet, while the other twin may be talkative. They may also like
different things and have different hobbies. Looking alike doesn’t mean acting alike.
23. Identical twins are twins that _____________.
A. look almost the same B. look very different
C. wear the same clothes D. use computer technology
24. In the second paragraph, the word they refers to _____________.
A. computers B. differences C. people D. things
25. Technology can be used to see small differences between identical twins, such as
_____________.
A. fashions B. hairstyles C. interests D. freckles
26. In the last paragraph, the words quiet and talkative may describe someone’s
_____________.
A. hobbies B. personality
C. physical appearance D. looks
27. What could be the best title for this article?
A. The Same, but Different? B. The Lives of Twins
C. Why Twins Look Alike? D. The Differences in Appearance
3/ Read the following passage and write the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
Every day on radio, on TV, and in the newspaper, we hear, see or read about many
problems in the world, for example, pollution problems.
Air pollution is the first kind. It mostly comes from fumes released from motorbikes,
cars, airplanes, trains and poisonous gases emitted from factories. Also, waste is dumped
anywhere, even in the city where many people are living. The second pollution problem is
sea pollution. Many people earn their living from fishing in the sea, and the fish they catch
feed many people. But the sea has become so polluted from oil spills and factory wastes that
the fish are dying. This is not only killing die fish, but is also affecting those people who eat
fish.
Seldom do you find a place nowadays that is not polluted. This problem is growing
more difficult every day. We must find a good solution that makes the world a better place to
live.
Question 28: What is the passage mainly about?
A. Air pollution from factory B. Sea pollution and its effects
C. The pollution problems in the world D. Pollution problems and their solutions
Question 29: The word “poisonous” in paragraph 2 is CLOSEST in meaning to
______________.
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A. dark B. natural C. clean D. toxic

Question 30: Which of the following can be a consequence of sea pollution?
A. Many people are living in a better place.
B. Many people live on the money from fishing.
C. People catch fish for food.
D. People who eat fish can get sick.
Question 31: The word "that" in paragraph 3 refers to ______________.
A. a place B. the problem C. the world D. a solution
Question 32: Which of the following is NOT true about pollution?
A. Pollution is a popular topic on the media.
B. The pollution problems are getting worse.
C. Some places in the world are unpolluted.
D. Air pollution comes from vehicles.
4/ 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. (1,0 điểm)
Music is a huge part of a teenager’s life, and most of us can’t imagine life without it.
Hip-hop, rock, rap, country, jazz, heavy metal, and others attract many young fans. But
teens do more than listen. Some three million American teens study music in school,
through private lessons, or simply on their own and thousands participate in “garage
bands”, practicing and creating songs in the garages of their own or their friends’ homes.
High school can be a very stressful time. That’s why music is so important to many
teens. It helps us cope with the daily stresses of school and helps us avoid pressure from our
parents. It helps us to express our emotions and comforts us when we feel no one
understands us.
The beauty of music is that there are so many kinds and so many ways to connect to it. A
girl I know' fell in love with music when she was twelve. She was going through a lot with
her family, and her dad helped her through it by showing her the power of music before he
died. She says music helps her get away from her problems and keeps her feeling okay when
everything in her life is hard.
Everyone has his or her own personal connection to music. Personally speaking, I find
that music fills me with something wonderful that 1 can’t even begin to explain. What’s your
connection?
Question 9: What is the main topic of the passage?
A. The role of music in a teen’s life B. The way teens cope with stress
C. The rise music lovers in America. D. The most popular forms of music
Question 10: What does the word “express” in paragraph 2 probably mean?
A. show B. control C. hide D. spread
Question 11: The girl in paragraph 3 fell in love with music when she was _____________.
A. 10 B. 12 C. 22. D. 20
Question 12: Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage?
A. Millions of teens in America study music.
B. Thousands of teens in America participate in “garage bands”.
C. Music helps us deal with stresses and avoid pressure.
D. People all have the same connection to music.
5/ 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.
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One of the greatest security threats in the online world is computer hacking. Hackers
are people who illegally enter systems. They may alter or delete information, steal private
information, or spread viruses that can damage or destroy files. But how exactly can a hacker
get into a system to do these things?
Most hackers use information called protocols that are built into computer software.
These protocols allow computers to interact with one another. Protocols are sort of like
computer police officers. When a computer connects to another system, the protocols check
to see if the access is valid. The protocols can also determine how much information can be
shared between the two systems. Hackers can manipulate the protocols to get unlimited
access to a computer system.
In fact, just the act of entering a computer network is commonly considered passive hacking.
Passive hackers get a rush from just being able to access a challenging system like a bank or
military network. Another kind of hacker tries to do damage to a system. After hacking into
systems, these hackers release viruses or alter, delete, or take information. Known as active
hackers, they are the more dangerous of the two.
The easiest way to protect a system is with a good password. Long and unusual
passwords are harder for hackers to guess. For even greater security, some online services
now use “password-plus” systems. In this case, users first put in a password and then put in a
second code that changes after the user accesses the site. Users either have special cards or
devices that show them new code to use the next time. Even if a hacker steals the password,
they won’t have the code. Or if the hacker somehow gets the code, they still don’t know the
password.
Question 40: What should be the main title of the passage?
A. Famous Hackers B. Ways to Stop Hackers C. A Convicted Suspect D. Cybercrime
Question 41: The word "They” in paragraph 1 refers to __________.
A. Systems B. Computers C. Hackers D. People
Question 42: What do hackers do to get into a computer?
A. replacing security programs B. manipulating its codes
C. spreading viruses D. making a new password
Question 43: Which of the following can NOT be inferred about active hackers?
A. They take over the computers systematically B. They are more warning than passive ones.
C. They deactivate the protocols in computers. D. They make use of the hacked
information.
Question 44: The word "assesses” in paragraph 4 refers to __________.
A. designs B. connects C. invents D. forgets
6/ Read the following passage and choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions.
You know what they say; find a job you love and you will never work a day in your life.
So, if you are thinking about what to do with your life, this may be something to consider.
Choosing a career can be difficult Especially' because there are so many jobs to choose from
and many things to think about, such as qualifications and financial rewards. So how do you
pick a career? The only answer seems to be “choose one that makes you feel that you are
getting paid for doing something you truly love".
Unless you have grown up with a talent or are keen on something that you can make a
career out of, you need to consider certain things about yourself. What suits your
personality? We are all different and just because your best friend wants to be a doctor, this
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does not mean that you should follow. You need to make an informed decision. This means
thinking carefully about the path you need to follow to get that job. Are you willing to get
the training or education needed? You must also consider why you really want to do it. If it's
just because it’s well paid, then sometime in the future you are going to feel “empty”, even
with a healthy bank account.
Nowadays. there are plenty of online career sites, but the main part has to come from you.
You need to be honest and measure your skills and talents realistically. Also, you may need
to talk to your parents who have their own ideas, based on their own experiences, about what
you should do. They have your best interests at heart. They don’t want to see you having
financial problems or being unemployed. But at the end of the day, it is your life. There is no
point in being miserable for the next forty years just to please someone else.
Question 36: Which could be the best title for the passage?
A. Tips to have a well-paid job B. Choosing a career
C. Fading a Job Online D. The new era of job finding
Question 37: According to paragraph 1, what is the advice given for choosing a job?
A. It’s recommended that you should avoid a boring job.
B. You should choose a job that can be very demanding.
C. It’s a good idea to find a paid job that you really like.
D. It’s advisable to choose a highly-paid job.
Question 38: The word “informed” in paragraph 2 mostly means __________.
A. wise B. late C. unexpected D. hard
Question 39: The word “They” in paragraph 3 refers to __________.
A. ideas B. experiences C. interests D. parents
Question 40: Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. A well-paid job may not satisfy you down the road.
B. You need to find a job that suits your personality.
C. Honesty is an important trait that ensures you a steady job.
D. You have to be responsible for your job choices.
7/ Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the following
questions. (1.0 points)
Ostriches arc the largest and heaviest birds on earth. They can grow to be as tall as 9
feet and can weigh as much as 250 pounds. Even though they have wings, they cannot fly.
Instead, ostriches have long, powerful legs that help them to run very fast when they feel
threatened. Ostriches use their wings to move themselves forward and to help them change
direction.
Ostriches are native to Africa, where they still live in desert areas and dry, open
grasslands called savannah. Ostriches can also be found in zoos all over the world. Humans
have domesticated ostriches, so now ostriches live on farms in over a dozen countries,
including the United States, China, India, Japan, Brazil and Costa Rica. They are raised for
their meat, skin, and feathers.
Ostriches like to live in small groups called herds. The male ostrich is called a rooster;
the female, a hen. Baby ostriches are called chicks. The female ostrich lays the eggs, but
both the male and the female take turns sitting on the eggs to keep them warm.
26. What is the passage mainly about?
A. the male and female ostriches B. the reproduction habit of ostriches
C. distribution and habitat of ostriches D. facts about ostriches and their habits
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27. The word “threatened” in paragraph 1 is CLOSEST in meaning to _____________.

A. happy B. bored C. safe D. scared
28. The word “them” in paragraph 3 refers to _____________.
A. chicks B. eggs C. ostriches D. herds
29. According to the passage, ostriches use their wings to _____________.
A. fly faster than most other birds B. move forward and change direction
C. keep their eggs warm in the nest D. scare potential predators away
30. Which of the following is NOT true about ostriches?
A. No birds on the earth are as large as ostriches
B. Ostriches are raised for different purposes
C. They have wings to fly like other birds
D. They live in many different places now
7/ Read the passage and choose the correct answer (A, B, C, D) to each of the following
questions. (1.0 point)
One of die most celebrated traditional holidays in Vietnam is Vietnamese Teacher’s
Day, which falls on the twentieth of November every year.
People celebrate this special day to honor all Vietnamese teachers for their devotion to
the education. On this merry and grateful occasion, students often visit their teachers,
wishing them good health, happiness, and career success and respectfully presenting them
gifts like flowers to show their gratitude to their teachers. Gift shops are filled with beautiful
20-11 gifts and many students get excited to choose ones for their teachers. And those who
are out of town and cannot visit their teachers often send their favorite teachers greeting
cards on which words of gratitude and wishes of the season arc expressed. Many alumni who
are now successful businessmen and government officers often offer very big bunches of
flowers to their old schools as an expression of their gratitude towards their teachers who
have taught them to become useful citizens.
Both teachers and students are very happy on this interesting holiday because they
have a chance to recall their funny and good memories. Vietnamese Teacher’s Day is really
one of our most important holidays.
Question 31: It is stated in the passage that Vietnamese Teacher’s Day is held ___________.
A. daily B. monthly C. yearly D. weekly
Question 32: The purpose of Vietnamese Teacher’s Day is to ___________.
A. offer wishes, gifts to teachers for their devotion to education
B. visit our teachers who are now teaching us
C. honor all Vietnamese teachers who devote their life to education
D. celebrate an occasion for teachers and students to have time together
Question 33: According to the passage, which of the following activities is NOT mentioned
on Vietnamese Teacher’s Day?
A. presenting flowers to teachers B. visiting and saying wishes to teachers
C. sending greeting cards to teachers D. having party with teachers
Question 34: The word “those” in line 7 refers to ___________.
A. students B. teachers
C. government officers D. businessmen
8/ Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each
of the fallowing questions. (1.0 point)
Living in the Ice Age
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I’m a scientist and I arrived here in Antarctica three months ago in December. The
temperature is cold but not unpleasant yet. Since arriving, I have worked with about 60 other
people getting everything ready for the Antarctica winter. It's been a lot of hard work, but it
was fun too. However, few days ago the ship left taking most of the staff with it and it won’t
be back to fetch it until next December. So the hardest thing to get used to is that there are
now just fourteen of us because I’m used to working in a large company.
I’m living on the same work station I was on ten years ago. It was new then and it’s
still in good condition and unchanged. The dried food we get is also the same you forget
what real food taste like after a few weeks. The people working here with me are different
from then, but I’m always happy getting to know new people. Ten years ago, we were all
able to send faxes to friends and family once a month, but today we can send emails and talk
on the phone so we don't feel so far away.
56. What is the job of the writer?
A. doctor B. scientist C. engineer D. teacher
57. When did the writer arrive in Antarctica?
A. one month ago B. two months ago C. three months ago D. four months ago
58. The word "hardest" in the passage is CLOSEST in meaning to _____________.
A. most difficult B. most interesting C. most expensive D. most boring
59. Ten years ago, what was the writer able to send his friends and family once a month?
A. food B. emails C. phone D. faxes
60. What is the writer’s main purpose of writing the passage?
A. to complain about his life in Antarctica
B. to make life in Antarctica better
C. to describe his own experiences in Antarctica
D. to ask people to work in
9/ Read the 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.
Being overshadowed by Ha Long Bay to the north, Cat Ba Island is often left out of the
itineraries of the majority of travellers coming to Viet Nam. Nevertheless, Cat Ba Island is
one of the most attractive destinations in Viet Nam.
The massive island of Cat Ba is a fantastic destination for ecotourism and adventure
activities in Northern Viet Nam. Cat Ba National Park, which was established on 31 st March
1986, is one of the most ecologically diverse national parks in Viet Nam. The park possesses
seven different ecosystems, both underwater and inland. It is home to thirty-two types of
mammals, along with seventy bird species, and more than a thousand species of plants,
hundreds of which can be used as medicines.
There are several different hiking and trekking routes through rugged and forested
mountains within Cat Ba National Park. These routes are also categorized according to
different types of trekking, so travellers don't have to be worried if they don’t have a high
level of physical fitness. In addition, travellers can take a side visit to explore the exquisite
Trung Trang cave or discover the traditional village of Viet Hal.
Question 21. Why isn’t Cat Ba Island chosen in the itineraries of the majority of travellers
coming to Viet Nam?
A. Because it is not a good destination for tourism.
B. Because there is too much rain there.
C. Because it is too far from Ha Long Bay.
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D. Because it is overshadowed by Ha Long Bay.

Question 22. Cat Ba Island is a wonderful place and suitable for ___________.
A. ecotourism and adventure activities in the north of Viet Nam
B. scientific research and exploration
C. experiencing urban life
D. many indoor activities
Question 23. Cat Ba National Park is home to thirty-two species of ___________.
A. birds B. mammals C. plants D. medicines
Question 24. The word "exquisite" in the passage is closest in meaning to ___________.
A. ugly B. plain C. quiet D. beautiful
Question 25. Which of the following statements is NOT true about Cat Ba National Park
according to
the passage?
A. It is one of the most ecologically diverse national parks in Viet Nam.
B. There are seven different ecosystems in Cat Ba National Park.
C. Hiking and trekking in Cat Ba National Park require a high level of fitness.
D. It was set up in 1986.
10/ Đọc đoạn văn sau và chọn phương án A, B, C hoặc D ứng với câu trả lời đúng cho
các câu hỏi.
If you’d like to improve your English, one thing you can do is to build up your
vocabulary. In order to do this, you have io practice a lot. I'm afraid there is not a short cut
for this, but there are many effective ways. First of all, you should read a lot. You con rend
short stories, comics, newspapers, magazines, etc. depending on your English level. As you
read, you can try to guess the meanings of unknown words from the context of the sentence.
If you cannot, then look up die definition in a dictionary. English to English dictionary
should be your first choice and keep the translator as last.
Another way of building vocabulary is Io watch movies in English which will also
help with pronunciation. Try to be involved with the language us much as you can. Keep a
vocabulary notebook and write down a few words each day. Keep in mind that you have to
revise them regularly. In my opinion, to communicate with people all you need is words.
Even if you just say the words one after another, people most likely will understand what
you mean regardless of the order of the words and grammar.
1. What is the passage mainly about?
A. Some effective ways to improve English vocabulary
B. The difficulties in learning English vocabulary
C. Problems of learning a second language
D. The best way of communicating in English
2. According to the writer. English learners should ______________.
A. find a short cut to practice English B. use a dictionary for translation
C. avoid using English to English dictionary D. write down some words every day
3. The word involved in the passage is closest in meaning to ______________.
A. determined B. excited C. occupied D. relaxed
4. What does the word them in reading passage refer to ______________.
A. languages B. words C. notebooks D. people