Read the following announcement and mark the letter A, B, C and D on your answer sheet to indicate the

option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 6.

 Interesting Charity Music Show Announcement!
Are you feeling stressed about schoolwork and looking for something ______ (1) to do? Come and
enjoy our upcoming charity music show, organized by the school charity club. This event hopes ______
(2) funds for a worthy cause. We are making every effort to ______ (3) greater attention to our
charitable mission and truly appreciate your support.
With posters placed around school and information ______ (4) on social media, we try to reach as many
students as possible. In addition, we are planning to contact the local newspaper to advertise for ______ (5)
We invite you to spread the word to your friends and classmates. Supporting this show means helping people (6)
______ need and having fun at the same time!
Let’s make this event truly unforgettable. Stay tuned for more details!
Question 1. A. exciting B. excitement C. excited D. excitedly
Question 2. A. to raising B. raising C. raise D. to raise
Question 3. A. draw B. make C. do D. take
Question 4. A. which posted B. was posted C. posted D. posting
Question 5. A. meaningful charity performances B. performances meaningful charity
C. charity meaningful performances D. meaningful performances charity
Question 6. A. at B. on C. in D. for
Read the following advertisement 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 7 to 12.
 Becoming Independent – Take the First Step!
Many teens want independence but don’t know where to start. This course helps them build daily life
habits.
 Why This Course Matters:
o ______ skills such as decision-making and problem-solving are part of the course.
o ______ waiting until you’re forced to learn these things, start preparing now!
 Key Skills for Independence:
o You can learn how to manage your own time, cook basic meals, handle money, and solve
problems without relying on ______ (9).
o You will practice how to deal with difficult situations rather than ______ (10).
By completing the course, you’ll increase the ______ (11) ______ of choices you make based on your own
judgment. We believe ______ (12) ______ like resilience, creativity, and responsibility are essential for a
successful life.
Start now, and you’ll be ready to face the real world with greater independence.
Question 7. A. Physical B. Practical C. Dependent D. Technical
Question 8. A. Instead of B. Regardless of C. On account of D. Irrespective of
Question 9. A. others B. other C. the other D. another
Question 10. A. give up B. drop in C. throw away D. look after
Question 11. A. lots B. amount C. much D. number
Question 12. A. strategies B. allowances C. qualities D. quantities
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best arrangement of utterances or
sentences to make a meaningful exchange or text in each of the following questions from 13 to 17.
Question 13.
a. Ms Pang: Yes. I'm Ms Pang. It's nice to meet you, Mai. So how did you hear about us?
b. Mai: Good afternoon. My name's Mai Nguyen. Are you Ms Pang? You replied to my email and invited me to
visit your office.
c. Mai: My cousin was an AVVP volunteer. He often said taking part in the programme was an experience he
would never forget.
A. b-a-c B. a-b-c C. c-b-a D. b-c-a
Question 14.
a. Liam: Oh no! I hope you can join me to watch the new Ranger Parker movie.
b. Liam: Hey, Sophie, are you free this Saturday?
c. Sophie: Not really. I'm helping my brother with his school project in the morning.
d. Liam: How about later in the day?
e. Sophie: We're celebrating my dad's birthday with a big family dinner.
A. b -c-d-e-a B. b-c- e- d-a C. e -c-a-b-d D. d- e-a -c-b
Question 15.
a. I feel really upset because I always behave well, yet they don't seem to trust me.
b. How are things? Everything's fine at school, but I'm having some problems with my parents and really need
your advice.
c. What do you think I should do? Sorry to be so down. Can't wait to hear from you.
d. They also don't understand how much my friendships mean to me, and it makes me feel alone.
e. They're kind most of the time, but they don't let me go out much or stay out late with my friends.
Write back soon.
A. d-b-a-c-e B. b-e-a-d-c C. b-d-a-c-e D. a-c-b-d-e
Question 16.
a. They offer a variety of workouts as well as healthy diet advice and wellness tips.
b. These apps are often free to download and for people of all ages.
c. Fitness applications on our mobiles, smart watches and computers are the latest craze.
d. As we use our mobile phones for almost everything, it is no surprise they can help us exercise too.
e. They also help track your progress and even give rewards such as badges and stars for encouragement.
A. d-c-b-a-e B. b-c-d-e-a C. a-d-c-b-e D. d-b-a-e-c
Question 17.
a. Schools in Australia also offer a wide range of extracurricular activities, including sports teams, music
groups, and community service clubs.
b. Like in other countries, some subjects such as English, maths, science, and history are compulsory at schools.
c. Moreover, many Australian teenagers who aim to enter university study hard to achieve high scores in their
final exams.
d. Australian teenagers usually begin high school with a general plan of what they want to achieve by
graduation.
e. They are often self-motivated, goal-oriented, and take an active role in managing their studies.
A. b-a-c-d-e B. a-b-c-e -d C. d-b-c-a-e D. d-b-a-c-e
Read the following passage about urbanization 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.
Urbanization is the movement of people from the country to cities and the growth of urban areas. It happens
because there are often more opportunities in cities. However, when a city's population grows too quickly, it
causes problems. Here are a few problems caused by urbanization and some ideas to solve them.
Poverty: Urban areas have a higher cost of living. (18) These areas have high crime rates and only basic
sanitation, and the people living there often have no access to healthcare. A solution for these issues would be to
increase the number of social workers and police and have them provide service to these areas. A better, but
more expensive one. (19) and have the city government build better quality, low-cost housing.
Pollution: Large populations create lots of waste. This can be too much for sanitation services to handle, so
some areas can get very dirty. One option is to have volunteers clean up these places and have more trash cans
installed. ___ (20)___.
Traffic: People in cities often use private cars to get to work and school. ___ (21)___ . To solve this problem,
many cities don't let people drive private vehicles in the city center. This can reduce the amount of traffic by
making people use public transportation. ___ (22)___ . Solving these problems of urbanization is one of the
biggest challenges for modern society.
Question 18.
A. which means many people have to live in slums
B. this makes it difficult for families to afford basic needs
C. that provides low-cost housing to the poor in urban areas
D. many people struggle to pay for housing and healthcare
Question 19.
A. of which the city officials make plans for housing
B. that rebuild and repaint all the nearby buildings
C. would be to remove all the old buildings and houses
D. having constructed the best schools and apartments
Question 20.
A. Another might be to have police give large fines to people who throw litter on the ground
B. Police hardly impose heavy fines on people dropping rubbish on the ground in public areas
C. We must hire fewer cleaners for shopping centers and ensure they maintain cleanliness daily
D. The authorities offer skill training, create jobs, and support businesses in poor urban areas
Question 21.
A. This leads to heavy road congestion and causes lots of air pollution
B. People need to improve public transportation and encourage its use
C. That is why many streets are now becoming wider and less crowded
D. People now often choose bicycles to avoid delays during bad traffic
Question 22.
A. In short, people living in urban areas should invest in better public transportation systems to reduce traffic
congestion and pollution
B. In conclusion, urbanization can cause some problems such as poor living standards, unclean environments,
and congested traffic
C. To sum up, low quality of life and heavy traffic during rush hours in the cities are merely two of the
mentioned problems
D. In summary, poor living standards, untidy environments, and rising noise levels are major concerns affecting
people's well-being
Read the following passage about culture shock in Australia and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your
answer sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the following questions from 23 to 30.
Many people who go to other countries to study, live, or work find it hard to get used to new cultures.
This response is commonly referred to as "culture shock". For people moving to Australia, Price (2001)
has identified some values in Australia that might cause culture shock for newcomers.
First, he says that Australians think independence and personal choice are very important. This means
that teachers do not tell students exactly what to do. Instead, they give students different choices and let them
decide what is best. If something goes wrong, students are expected to solve the problem and find help on their
own.
Australians also accept many different opinions. They do not believe there is only one right answer. In
class, students are expected to give their own opinions and explain their ideas with reasons and examples. This
encourages students to think for themselves and respect viewpoints that differ from their own. It is vital for
them to hear and consider various points of view.
Price also says that Australians do not like big differences in status. They believe everyone should be
treated equally. An illustration of this is that most adult Australians call each other by their first
names. Because of this belief, Australians often do not take things too seriously and like to make jokes about
themselves.
In Australia, people care a lot about personal information. They only talk about personal things like
financial matters, appearance, or relationships with close friends. People may choose to share these things, but
they don't like being asked unless they really trust the person. It is rude to ask someone how much money they
make, how old they are, why they are not married, or how much they have paid for something.
(Adapted from Complete IELTS)
Question 23. All of the following are values in Australia that might cause culture shock for newcomers.
EXCEPT ______.
A. independence and personal choice B. acceptance of different opinions
C. preference for big differences in status D. care for personal information
Question 24. The word identified in paragraph 1 could be best replaced by ______.
A. discovered B. ignored C. confused D. removed
Question 25. The word they in paragraph 2 refers to ______.
A. newcomers B. Australians C. students D. teachers
Question 26. The word vital in paragraph 3 is OPPOSITE in meaning to ______.
A. unimportant B. significant C. necessary D. memorable
Question 27. Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 4?
A. For instance, it is common for adults worldwide to use first names when addressing each other.
B. For example, in Australia, it is common for adults to use first names when speaking to one another.
C. An example of this is that in Australia, everyone addresses each other by their first names.
D. A case in point is that adults in Australia typically use each other's first names or full names.
Question 28. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Asking about a person's salary is acceptable in Australia if you are curious.
B. All native Australians prefer using formal titles when speaking to others.
C. Australian students are expected not to share their ideas with the teachers.
D. Australians often joke about themselves to avoid appearing too serious.
Question 29. In which paragraph does the writer mention Australians' open-mindedness to different
perspectives?
A. Paragraph 1 B. Paragraph 3 C. Paragraph 4 D. Paragraph 5
Question 30. In which paragraph does the writer mention social taboos in conversation?
A. Paragraph 2 B. Paragraph 3 C. Paragraph 4 D. Paragraph 5
Read the following passage about monsoon season and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet
to indicate the best answer to each of the following questions from 31 to 40.
[I] In most parts of the world, storm clouds would be greeted with a frown. [II] However, in some places, it is
said that when the monsoon rains come, billions of people smile. [III] In India, monsoon season, also known as
the rainy season, is closely tied to its economy. The abundant rains bring life to India's farmland. [IV]
While monsoon season is traditionally a joyful and important time for Indian agriculture, it affects the
tourism industry in a very different way. During this time, the number of travelers to India can drop by half.
Understandably, few tourists want to spend their holidays in the rain. But there has been a government push
over the last few years to convince them otherwise: that India's rain is to be celebrated and not shunned.
"Watching the rains is one of the best sightseeing options I can imagine," says journalist Somini Sengupta, a
Calcutta native.
Various states have risen to the challenge. Goa (a popular holiday destination near Mumbai) and Kerala in the
south have begun offering "monsoon packages." They say the monsoon brings other benefits besides lower off-
season prices. For one, the rain brings with it lush, green landscapes. "Goa has beautiful islands, waterfalls,
lakes, dams, and wildlife sanctuaries that can be enjoyed during the monsoons," says Elvis Gomes, former
director of the state's tourism department.
Some of the country's biggest festivals are also held either at the beginning or end of the monsoon season. For
example, Onam Festival, held in Kerala in August or September, is a ten-day-long celebration of the rich
harvest, where people eat, sing, dance, and watch the famous boat races. In the city of Puri on the eastern coast,
the Rain Yarre festival features colorful parades every evening for 21 days, where statues of deities are carried
through the streets.
(Adapted from Active Skills For Readings)
Question 31. Where in paragraph 1 does the following sentence best fit?
This provides hundreds of millions of jobs to farm workers and helps feed its vast population.
A. [I] B. [II] C. [III] D. [IV]
Question 32. The phrase tied to in paragraph 1 could be best replaced by ______.
A. connected to B. divided into C. prevented from D. interfered with
Question 33. Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 2?
A. Although monsoon season is conventionally a happy and crucial period for farming in India, it impacts
tourism differently.
B. Because monsoon season benefits Indian farming with joy and importance, it influences tourism in other
ways.
C. Monsoon season is essential and festive for farming in India; therefore, it benefits tourism industry in various
ways.
D. Monsoon season continues to benefit farming in India greatly as well as support tourism similarly.
Question 34. The word them in paragraph 2 refers to ______.
A. options B. holidays C. tourists D. states
Question 35. Which of the following is NOT true according to paragraph 2?
A. Not many tourists visit India during monsoon season.
B. The number of tourists to India drops significantly during the monsoon.
C. Both local and foreign tourists enjoy watching the rains in India.
D. The government is trying to increase tourist numbers during the monsoon.
Question 36. Which of the following best summarises paragraph 3?
A. Monsoon rains often damage natural beauty and travel services.
B. Kerala promotes monsoon tourism with special packages and scenic attractions.
C. Some Indian states have developed attractive offers to promote tourism.
D. The monsoon offers advantages in addition to increased off-season rates.
Question 37. The word lush in paragraph 3 is OPPOSITE in meaning to ______.
A. dense B. fresh C. barren D. verdant
Question 38. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. India's farmland becomes prosperous thanks to the plentiful rainfall.
B. The winter season marks the annual celebration of Onam in Kerala.
C. Only tourism industry surprisingly thrives during monsoon season.
D. Monsoon season brings visitors and farmers widespread dissatisfaction.
Question 39. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. Monsoon season has adverse impacts on the agricultural industry in India.
B. The Onam festival in Kerala is celebrated for 10 days to avert disruption.
C. The Rath Yatra festival is a significant cultural or religious event lasting 21 days.
D. Goa and Kerala have rejected the ideas of offering tourism packages during the off-season.
Question 40. Which of the following best summarises the passage?
A. In India, monsoon rains are important to agriculture and economy, and despite their negative effect on
tourism, efforts are being made to promote rainy season travel.
B. The monsoon season worldwide supports agriculture but challenges tourism, leading to efforts promoting it
as a unique travel experience for domestic and foreign travellers.
C. To attract tourists during monsoon season, some Indian states offer special packages highlighting lush
landscapes and vibrant festivals that celebrate culture and nature.
D. To boost tourism, Goa and Kerala promote monsoon packages featuring lush scenery and major festivals like
Onam and Rath Yatra, showcasing India's culture and beauty.