SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO KỲ THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10 THPT

TỈNH BÀ RỊA – VŨNG TÀU NĂM HỌC 2025 – 2026

Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH (Chuyên)

ĐỀ THI CHÍNH THỨC Thời gian làm bài thi: 120 phút
Ngày thi: 07/06/2025

Lưu ý: Đề thi gồm 08 trang; thí sinh làm bài thi vào đề thi.

Tổng điểm: GIÁM KHẢO 1 GIÁO KHẢO 2 SỐ PHÁCH

(Ký, ghi rõ họ và tên) (Ký, ghi rõ họ và tên)

Bằng chữ:

I II III IV V VI

I. LISTENING (2.0 pts.)

PART 1. You will hear a radio discussion between an interviewer and two journalists. Listen
and CIRCLE the correct answer (A, B, C or D).
Question 1: What is the main point of the anecdote that Jeff tells?
A. The young seem to lack social skills.
B. It’s an all too familiar sight these days.
C. It’s the same thing as using your phone in the theater.
D. They are no better than internet trolls.
Question 2: What does Jeff say about the “death of deference”?
A. People no longer care what others think of them.
B. Teenergers didn’t want their behaviour to be disapproved of.
C. For the most part it had positive effects on society.
D. It made people disrespect those in authority.
Question 3: What does Laura imply about teenage behaviour?
A. There’s nothing that can be done about it.
B. That it’s not entirely their fault.
C. It’s worse nowadays than previously.
D. They are not taught how to behave.
Question 4: How does Jeff respond to Laura’s opinion of teenagers?
A. He believes it is all their fault.
B. He thinks they are not properly brought up.
C. Those in charge of children should take responsibility.
D. He thinks she is just making excuses for bad behaviour.
Question 5: Both Jeff and Laura seem to agree that
A. a little bit of rudeness is a good thing.
B. parents don’t teach their children how to converse.
C. the young don’t understand adult conversation.
D. the art of conversation has declined.
(Adapted from Cambridge CAE Practice Test)

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PART 2. You will hear part of an interview with a man called Ewan Richardson, who is
trying to persuade people to use less paper. Listen and fill in the blanks with the missing
words.
Every year, the average UK citizen uses about (1) ___________________ of paper. Most of the
world’s paper comes from very (2) ___________________ forests. The production of paper causes
terrible (3) ___________________ in some places. The destruction of the forests is a much bigger
cause of global warming than (4) ___________________. Ewan says that there are already paper
recycling bins in many (5) ___________________. You can use less paper by avoiding unnecessary
printing when you are studying or working.
(Adapted from FCE Trainer)

II. LEXICO-GRAMMAR (1.0 pt.)

Choose the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation.
Question 1: A. exacerbate (/z/) B. exasperate (/z/) C. expostulate (/s/)
D. exonerate (/z/)
Exacerbate (v): worsen (làm tồi tệ hơn)
Exaperate (v): làm tức giận
Expostulate (v): phàn nàn, đưa ra phản đối
Exonerate (v): tha bổng, miễn tội
Choose the word which differs from the other three in the position of primary stress.
Question 2: A. benevolent (2) B. commensurate (2) C. meritorious (3) D.
obsequious (2)
benevolent (adj): kind and helpful (tốt bụng)
benefactor (n): người ủng hộ, quyên góp tiền (donor)
beneficiary (n): người được nhận ủng hộ, nhận tiền
commensurate with (adj): tương ứng với
meritorious (adj): xứng đáng, đáng khen (merit)
=> meritocracy (n): chế độ công ty/việc làm được xét dựa trên tài năng
obsequious (adj): khúm núm, nịnh hót ai đó
Choose letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined word(s) that needs correcting.
Question 3: In today’s competitive job market, one needs to acquire enhanced IT skills to remain
relevant and improve their employment.
employment (việc làm, tình trạng có việc) => employability (n): khả năng có được việc làm (nhờ vào
kĩ năng của bản thân)
A. competitive B. enhanced C. relevant D. employment
Choose letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 4: ______ a huge crowd at the Soobin Hoang Son concert whenever he puts on a show.
be bound to (adj): chắc chắn sẽ
put on a show (phrase): tổ chức show
There is a cat. => Có 1 cái gì đó
A. There is bound to be B. There is bound being
C. It is bound to be D. It is bound being
Question 5: John is talking to Jenny about countries:
- John: “I think China is the largest country in the world.”
- Jenny: ______ Mr. Rohn told us it is Russia, not China.”
I can see your point (phrase): tôi hiểu quan điểm của bạn
A. That’s absolutely correct! B. I can see your point there.
C. Nothing is more reasonable than that. D. Well, I do not think so.
Question 6: Professor Hawkings is an extremely intelligent and ______ scientist that has made many
break-through discoveries.
Ingenious (adj): thông minh, khôn khéo
Inconsiderate (adj): vô tâm, thiếu quan tâm
Inconsiderable (adj): không đáng kể
Ingenuous (adj): ngây thơ, thành thật != Disingenuous (adj): ko thành thật
A. inconsiderate B. inconsiderable C. ingenious D. ingenuous

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Question 7: People who often take part in charity activities are definitely ______.
movers and shakers (idiom): những người có ảnh hưởng lớn, quyền lực cao
sour grapes (idiom): thái độ cay cú khi mà mình không đạt được cái mình muốn
old flame (n): tình cũ, người yêu cũ
the salt of the earth (idiom): những người tốt
=> salt-of-the-earth (adj): tốt bụng
A. movers and shakers B. sour grapes
C. an old flame D. the salt of the earth
Question 8: Despite being very kind-hearted, the way she talks often ______ people off.
kind-hearted (adj): tốt bụng
put sb off (phr.v): làm ai đó hụt hẫng
lay sb off (phr.v): sa thải
write sb off (phr.v): loại ai đó ra, xem ai đó là không quan trọng
kick off (phr.v): bắt đầu
A. puts B. lays C. writes D. kicks
Question 9: The new tax ______ on beers and liquors will deter people from drinking.
deter sb from doing sth (phr.v): ngăn chặn ai đó làm gì đó
impose sth on (phr.v): áp đặt (luật lệ) lên
=> Reduced Relative Clause (Passive): The new tax (which is) imposed on beers and liquors....
A. pressed B. imposed C. thrown D. levelled
Question 10: ______, Open AI can generate an animated video with realistic effects and audio.
=> Participle Clause (Passive) => (N +) V3/ed, S V
A. The prompt fed to the machine B. The prompt is fed to the machine
C. The prompt feeding to the machine D. Once the prompt was fed to the machine

III. CLOZE TEXT (1.0 pt.)

Fill in each blank with ONE word to complete the passage.
THE IMPORTANCE OF KRILL
Krill are small, shrimp-like animals that only grow to around 5cm in length, yet are one of the most
important species on the planet. They may appear to be a relatively insignificant sea creature. However,
their position at the (1) bottom of the food chain of hundreds of larger organisms has led to them being
described as the fuel that runs the engine of marine ecosystems worldwide. There are 85 known species of
krill, amongst the most important of (2) which are Antarctic krill. Intriguingly, they congregate in such
large numbers at certain times of year that they are clearly visible (3) from space. Krill form a critical part
of the diets of many birds, fish and whales, but are themselves mainly (4) herbivores // herbivorous.
They feed on microscopic plants called algae that float near the surface of the ocean. Recent scientific
studies suggests that krill numbers have fallen dramatically (5) since the 1970s, perhaps by as much as
80 percent. Should krill populations fall further, then all the animals that are dependent on them will also
be in serious trouble.
crust (n): vỏ => crustacean (n): sinh vật có vỏ
relatively (adv): 1 cách tương đối
insignificant (adj): nhỏ, không quan trọng
at the bottom of the food chain (idiom): thành phần kém quan trọng nhất, thấp nhất trong 1 tập thể
(có phân cấp)
Intriguingly (adv): 1 cách thú vị
congregate (v): tập hợp
microscopic (adj): very small (rất nhỏ)
Relative Clause: prep + which (vật) // whom (người)
(Adapted from Formula C1 Exam Trainer)
IV. WORD FORM (0.4 pts.)
Write the correct form of each bracketed word.
The Higher They Climb, the Harder They Fall
Lance Armstrong was the embodiment of ambition and fierce determination in the face of incredible
odds. He fought and beat cancer, then went on to win the Tour de France an incredible seven times
straight. But was he really such a magnificent athlete or was there something murky behind his
spectacular success? (1. initiate) Initially, many Armstrong supporters pointed out that during his
seven Tour de France victories, he was the most drug-tested athlete in the world, and that he never

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tested positive. But cycling is rife with banned performance-enhancing drugs, and many cyclists who
never failed a drug test have gone on to admit their guilt later. Some people believe Armstrong did, in
fact, return positive results, but was protected by various cycling (2. body) bodies so as not to ruin
the image of the sport. It cannot be forgotten that Armstrong's amazing journey from near death to
sporting triumph had created a whole new generation of cycling enthusiasts. Although he was never
caught (3. hand) red-handed, the World Anti-Doping Agency had no choice but to strip him of all his
titles. Forced to publicly apologize to his cancer support organization, he then confessed to doping in
an interview with Oprah Winfrey, though he refrained from revealing his methods. From the height of
fame, Armstrong is now in the depths of (4. famous) infamy // infamies
body => embodiment (n): hiện thân
in the face of (phrase): khi đối mặt với
four hours straight // seven times straight: 4 tiếng liên tục // 7 lần liên tục
magnificent (adj): xuất chúng
murky (adj): mờ ám
spectacular success (collocation): thành công vang dội
drug-test (v): thử nghiệm doping/chất cấm (trong thể thao)
rife with (adj): đầy rẫy (những thứ tiêu cực/xấu xí)
performance-enhancing (adj): cải thiện năng suất/màn trình diễn (thuốc cấm, vận động viên thi
đấu)
body (n): tập thể (trong lĩnh vực nào đó)
catch sb red-handed (idiom): bắt tận tay (đang thực hiện hành vi sai trái)
have no choice/alternative/option but to do sth (phrase): không còn cách nào khác ngoài việc làm
gì đó
strip sb of sth (phr.v): tước đoạt của ai đó cái gì đó
confess to doing sth (phr.v): thừa nhận đã làm điều gì đó
refrain from (phr.v): né tránh việc làm gì đó
the height of sth (phr): đỉnh cao của 1 điều gì đó
infamy (n): sự tai tiếng
in the depths of sth (phr): ở đáy, chìm trong vũng sâu của 1 điều gì đó tiêu cực
(Adapted from Close Up C1)

V. READING (2.6 pts.)

PART 1. Read the following advertisement and announcement and CIRCLE the correct
option that best fits each of the numbered blanks. (0.6pts.)
NEW WINDSCREEN COMING!!
We, as car manufacturers, have been constantly coming up with new and innovative ways to meet
your expectations of being digitally connected at all times. Our old car windscreen, which has
traditionally been used for observation only, can now be transformed into a source of information. We
are excited to announce that the holograms appearing on our new windscreen WS0531 will give you
details of restaurants, shops or historic (1) ________ or it can be used as an alternative to GPS systems
that already exist. This revolutionary feature can be accessed simply with a wave of your hand.
Undeniably, we know you may be concerned about safety issues. Using an interactive windscreen
while the car is stationary is fine but at speed, it’s another story. However, we can assure you that our
holograms are completely non-intrusive, so such risks are minimized. Our products could indeed be
used to alert drivers to (2) ________ in the road ahead.
The new windscreen WS0531 is available at our brick-and-mortar store on 46 John Lenon street,
Orange district at a reduced price, 50% off, (3) ________ for the first 100 customers. Come and buy
now!
come up with (phr.v): nghĩ ra ý tưởng
meet one's expectations (phrase): đáp ứng kì vọng của ai đó
source of information (n): nguồn thông tin
landmark (n): địa danh
landscape (n): phong cảnh
landfall (n): sự đi tới mặt đất (từ chuyến đi biển, chuyến bay) // sạt lở đất
win by a landslide (idiom): chiến thắng đậm
an alternative to (n): biện pháp thay thế cho 1 điều gì đó
Undeniably (adv): 1 cách không thể chối cãi

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 assure sb that (phrase): đảm bảo với ai đó rằng
ensure that: đảm bảo rằng
non-intrusive (adj): không gây cản trở
obstruction (n): vật cản trên đường đi
hurdle (n): chướng ngại vật (trong môn chạy), thử thách, khó khăn
impediment (n): trở ngại
deterrent (n): người/vật cản trở mình đạt được điều gì đó
brick and mortar (n): cửa hàng truyền thống (bán trong 1 building)
exclusively (adv): dành riêng cho
merely (adv): đơn thuần
conservatively (adv): 1 cách dè dặt, thận trọng

(Adapted from Onscreen C1)

Question 1: A. landscapes B. landfalls C. landmarks D. landslides
Question 2: A. hurdles B. obstructions C. impediments D. deterrents
Question 3: A. merely B. mainly C. conservatively D. exclusively

Dear new recruits,

On behalf of the board of creative directors, I would like to make this important announcement
concerning looking at art from different perspectives. We need you to consider this carefully when you
search for ideas for the project in August.
Art is defined as any expression of creativity that can be viewed, heard or otherwise experienced.
In recent years, artists have started investigating new methods of expression and have brought about
new and innovative art forms.
This experiment trend is not limited to the visual arts. Different types of music have (4) ________
the scene in recent years as well. One example is “Sound Art”, which made its first appearance in the
early 90s. This discipline utilizes sounds to encourage listeners to become more conscious of what they
are listening to. For some art lovers, however, “sand animation” is without a doubt the most interesting
new art form. It involves a live performance where the artist (5) ________ sand on a surface and uses
his or her fingers to create ever changing shapes and images.
(6) ________ the form, art provides individuals with the possibility for personal growth. No matter
how it is expressed, its objective is to touch the heart of the viewer.
If you have any questions, I am willing to discuss them with you in my office.
Best regards,
Tim.

On behalf of (phrase): thay mặt cho

from different perspectives: từ nhiều khía cạnh khác nhau
bring about (phr.v): mang lại
art form (n): hình thức nghệ thuật
come onto (phr.v): đã lên, đã xuất hiện ở
come up with (phr.v): nghĩ ra ý tưởng (mới)
come/go down with (phr.v): mắc (bệnh)
come into (phr.v): thừa kế (tài sản)
utilize (v): tận dụng
conscious/aware of (adj): chú ý tới
without a doubt (phrase): không có gì nghi ngờ cả
ever-changing (adj): luôn thay đổi => in our ever-changing world
objective (n): mục tiêu
irrespective of (phr): bất chấp
nonetheless: tuy nhiên
inasmuch as: bởi vì (formal)
regarding: khi xét tới, khi cân nhắc
(Adapted from Onscreen C1)
Question 4: A. come onto B. come up with C. come down with D. come into
Question 5: A. adds B. organizes C. arranges D. applies
Question 6: A. Nonetheless B. Inasmuch as C. Irrespective of D. Regarding

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PART 2. CIRCLE the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct option that best fits each of
the following numbered blanks from 1 to 5. (1.0 pt.)
Sleep is often seen as time when the body is inactive. In fact, the opposite is true. Sleep is an
active, involuntary though complex process during (1) ______________________. It involves low
awareness of the outside world, relaxed muscles, and a raised anabolic state which helps us to build
and repair our bodies. Primarily, sleep is for the brain, (2) ______________________. During our sleep,
the brain can process information, consolidate memory, and enable us to learn and function effectively
during daytime. (3) ______________________. Whilst we sleep, our brain is not only strengthening
memories but is also reorganizing them, (4) ______________________ . Sleep affects our ability to
use the language and sustain attention. If we compromise on our sleep pattern, we compromise on
our performance, our mood, and our interpersonal relationships. Sleep has also been shown to protect
the immune system. Sleep is an inconvenient, time-consuming process, (5) ______________________.
(Adapted from Formula C1)
undertake (v): thực hiện
anabolic (adj): đồng hoá
help do sth: hỗ trợ trong việc làm gì đó (help V0)
regenerate (v): tái tạo
consolidate (v): củng có
Contrary to: trái ngược với
sort out (phr.v): lọc ra, tìm ra
interpersonal (adj): giữa nhiều người
time-consuming (adj): tốn thời gian
prerequisite (n): điều bắt buộc, yêu cầu
Notwithstanding + N = N + notwithstanding = Despite + N: Mặc cho 1 điều gì đó

Question 1:
A. which our body undertakes a number of activities => relative clause (which thay 'process')
B. this time a range of activities take place in our body
C. the body is recovering from activities of the previous day
D. this period the body is active in a number of ways
Question 2:
A. helps it recover and regenerate
B. of which is crucial to the brain
C. allowing it to recover and regenerate => S + V, V-ing
D. recovered and regenerated the brain
Question 3:
A. This is why we are encouraged to get a good night’s sleep in the run-up to a job interview rather
than staying awake all night to prepare.
B. Contrary to popular belief, there are no significant distinctions between getting a good night’s sleep
and staying awake all night to prepare for a job interview.
C. Being well-prepared is crucial to be successful in a job’s interview because getting enough sleep is
necessary.
D. For example, we are encouraged to wear comfortable clothes when sleeping to get better sleep.
Question 4: => S + V, V-ing
A. sorting out emotional input notwithstanding becoming more creative and insightful.
B. regulates our emotional states, yet improves our creativity and insights.
C. generates creative ideas and insights without losing our tempers.
D. picking out the emotional details and helping us produce new insights and create ideas.
Question 5:
A. but it is such a prerequisite for life that we have simply evolved to fit it in.
B. or it is such a prerequisite for life that we have simply evolved to fit it in.
C. and it is such a prerequisite for life that we have simply evolved to fit it in.
D. although it is such a prerequisite for life that we have simply evolved to fit it in.

PART 3. Read the following passages and CIRCLE A, B, C or D to indicate the best answer
to each question. (1.0 pt.)
PASSAGE A:

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 Early Medicine
Life in ancient times was difficult; there were constant wars, much famine and few cures for
diseases which ravaged the society. Therefore, the treatment of illness and injury greatly concerned
the ancients. What methods did ancient cultures use to fight disease and injury? All ancient cultures
had a mythological divine healer. For the ancient Greeks it was Asklepius, the god of medicine.
Sanctuaries dedicated to him, called Asklepeions, attracted the ill and injured, who would often travel
from far and wide to seek relief from whatever ailed them at these healing centers. They were often in
settings of spectacular natural beauty. The main Asklepeion in ancient Greece was in Epidaurus. It was
similar to a modern spa in that the patients were offered special purifying baths, followed by a diet —
what we would call a detox diet today — that lasted for several days. Once patients were cleansed,
they entered a sleep chamber for one or two nights. They would then receive a visit from the god in
the form of a dream, and he would heal the patients directly or tell them how to cure their illness.
Ancient healing, however, involved more than just healthy food and dream analysis. From the
writings of Hippocrates, the best-known ancient physician, we learn that ancient doctors knew how to
heal infected wounds by lancing, draining and cleaning them. They also knew how to use herbs to treat
a spectrum of illnesses. Ginger was effective in treating nausea and is still used today for the same
reason; a special clay was useful in fighting problems in the digestive system. Scientific analysis has
revealed that the clay was similar to kaolin, which is used in modern medicines to treat diarrhoea.
Surgery was also part of the ancient physician’s vast repertoire. The famous Greek physician,
Galen, successfully removed cataracts from the eyes with the use of a needle. He was also aware of
the importance of hygiene and so kept his ‘operating theatre’ spotlessly clean. He did, however, have
a misconception regarding his notion that the stomach lining played no role in the process of digestion.
Archaeologists have revealed other medical practices in the ancient world. Skeletal remains show
evidence of quite surprising surgical procedures. Skulls have been excavated that show signs of
trepanation — a procedure still used today in which a hole is drilled into the skull to relieve pressure
caused by head trauma. Skulls treated in this way from ancient societies around the world indicate that
the practice goes back as far as 10,000 BC. By studying the regrowth of the bone around the hole in
the skull, it is possible to determine how long the patient survived after the surgery. Some did not
survive, some lived a little longer, but others healed completely.
Excavations in Israel have also revealed evidence of ancient dental procedures. In a desert grave,
a 2,200-year-old skull was found that had a dental filling, which was a very short bronze wire placed
into the tooth. Elsewhere, in the catacombs of Rome, which were used from the 1st to the 5th centuries
AD, skulls were found with gold fillings. Not surprisingly, further information about ancient health care
can be found in the graves of ancient doctors. Depicted in stone tablets are the instruments they used.
These objects are almost identical to the cutting-edge instruments used by doctors and surgeons today.
(Adapted from Close Up C1)

Question 1: According to the passage, which of the following medical practices was only used in
ancient times?
A. dental filling B. trepanation C. use of herbs D. dream analysis
Question 2: Which of the following is poorly understood by ancient medical practioners according to
the passage?
A. detoxification B. hygienic practices C. digestive organs D. infection treatments
Question 3: The word “repertoire” is CLOSEST in meaning to:
A. general knowledge B. medical treatments
C. surgery implements D. ancient writings
Question 4: According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. Ancient treatments are inferior to modern ones in terms of effectiveness.
B. Trepanation in ancient times has a significantly high success rate.
C. Some medical tools in the past bear a resemblance to modern ones.
D. No precious metals were used by ancient doctors due to its scarcity.
Question 5: What is the main idea of the passage?
A. There were certain similarities between modern medical practices and ancient ones.
B. Ancient doctors and physicians were respected by people thanks to their competence.
C. Archaeological evidence reveals important information about ancient practices.
D. Surgery has been a crucial part of medical treatments for thousands of years.

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PASSAGE B:
There are many different types of places to eat. One important question is who uses different
places and how often they go. As sociologists, we are very interested in social and cultural
characteristics of people who behave differently. Such characteristics indicate the financial, social,
practical and cultural forces systematically distributed across the population, which constrain or
encourage people to engage in particular ways of eating out.
We asked respondents how often they ate out under different circumstances. Excluding holidays
and eating at the workplace, on average the respondents to the survey ate a main meal out on
commercial premises about once every three weeks. Twenty-one per cent ate out once a week, a
further forty-four per cent at least monthly and only seven per cent claimed never to eat out. Mean
frequency of eating at someone else’s home was about the same, but a much larger proportion (twenty
per cent) never did so.
Twenty per cent of respondents claimed never to eat in the home of other family members, and
about one third never at the home of friends. Very regular eating out with either kin or friends was not
very prevalent, but being a guest at a main meal in someone else’s home is part of the life experience
of a large majority of population. There is a strong positive association between being a guest of friends,
guest of family and commercial eating out. Opportunities to eat out are cumulative, particularly eating
out commercially and with friends.
To be seen in the right places and in attractive company, or at least to let others know
that we are familiar with the most exciting or rewarding of experiences, is part of a process
of display and performance which contributes to reputation. Early sociologist examining
consumption were particularly interested in the claiming and attributing of status through exhibitions
of a prestigious style of life. They were particularly concerned with the ways in which individuals
established reputations for refinement, superiority and distinction. Consumption patterns reflected
social standing, and particularly class position. Eating out is a potential means for such display through
the use and avoidance of different venues.
(Adapted from CAE Objective)

Question 6: Which of the following are sociologists interested in about the topic of eating out?
A. the traits of people who choose to eat out.
B. the types of places that people choose to eat out in.
C. the changes over time in patterns of eating out.
D. the frequency with which people eat out with friends.
Question 7: Which of the sentences below best paraphrases the underlined sentence in the passage?
A. In order to look good, diners exhibit that they hang out with certain people at certain places and are
acquainted with glamorous dining experiences.
B. Eating out with co-workers at their companies is a rewarding experience to many people.
C. People will receive more rewards from their companies if they eat out at fancy restaurants with
good-looking people.
D. Eating out is a common practice for many people to polish their names because it is exorbitant.
Question 8: According to the passage, which of these statements is TRUE ?
A. People eat out more frequently at someone else’s home than in a restaurant.
B. People eat out less frequently at someone else’s home than in a restaurant.
C. People are more likely to eat out at a friend’s house than at the home of another family member.
D. People are more likely to eat out at the home of another family member than at a friend’s house.
Question 9: The next paragraph will most likely discuss _____
A. the reasons why some restaurants are more favorable than others.
B. the changes in the tastes of dishes in restaurants in the future.
C. the association between class and type of restaurant preferred.
D. the relationship between dining expenses and restaurant popularity.
Question 10: The word “prevalent” in paragraph 3 is CLOSEST in meaning to:
A. perfunctory B. conspicuous C. empirical D. fortuitous

VI. WRITING (2.0 pts.)

PART 1. Complete the sentences without changing the original meaning, using the words
in brackets. Do not change the words given. (1.0 pt.)
1. People believe that this gigantic cave was accidentally discovered by a local lumberjack. (believed)

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2. As soon as he was found infected with the disease, he was isolated from the others. (cut)
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3. He did not lose his job because the manager made an allowance for him. (dole)
Had the .......................................................................................................................................
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4. His boss put the blame on him when a production error forced the whole factory to close down.
(standstill)
He was made to carry ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….......
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5. I suggest we should consider all the possible expenses of our trip to Japan before we reach a final
decision. (took)
I would ........................................................................................................................................
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PART 2. Paragraph writing (1.0 pt.)

In 100-120 words, express your opinion on this topic:
Some believe exams are one of the effective ways to evaluate students’ performance.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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GOOD LUCK TO YOU!

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