UNIT 6

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. complete B. officer C. operate D. strong
2. A. knowledge B. agree C. generous D. surgeon
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.
3. A. marry B. reason C. protect D. pilot
4. A. difference B. engineer C. violence D. firefighter
5. A. traditionally B. communicate C. mentality D. parachutist
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following sentences.
6. It is the first drug that seems to have a significant effect on this disease.
A. considerable B. vital C. meaningful D. irrelevant
7. Sometimes men are not as flexible in the workplace as women.
A. tough B. fixed C. adaptable D. bendable
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following sentences.
8. She is beautiful, at 43, somehow ageless. She looks as at her twenties.
A. external B. long-lasting C. enduring D. aged
9. By the age of thirty I had three adorable children. I feel happy to play with them.
A. pleasing B. unlovable C. dear D. precious
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following sentences.
10. Women’s football became very ______ during the First World War when women started
working in the factories.
A. common B. respectful C. interesting D. popular
11. Women’s ______ football has developed significantly.
A. profession B. professor C. professional D. professionally
12. Children always love to have weekend ______ activities and trips.
A. full of B. tired of C. fond of D. made of
13. His dream is ______ a sales manager. So he has tried to work hard for it.
A. to work B. to promote C. to become D. to improve
14. In the family, boys and girls should be treated ___ and receive the same love from their parents.
A. equal B. equally C. equality D. inequality
15. You should feel lucky ______ in a family where parents are open to talk to them.
A. living B. lived C. live D. to live
16. Equal opportunities in education are important ______ in society.
A. discoveries B. changes C. strengths D. opportunities
17. I think we've discussed everything we need to. - ______, what time is it now?
A. on the way B. in the way C. anyway D. by the way
18. How does the government intend to ______ with the problem of gender discrimination?
A. communicate B. support C. deal D. solve
19. A surgeon has to work hard. He usually ______ operations all day.
A. does B. takes C. makes D. shows
20. Despite the authority’s efforts, women are still not equal _____ men when they do the same job.
A. as B. like C. to D. by
21. Many graduates dream of doing a ______ careers after they finish university.
A. low-paying B. high-paying C. high-cost D. low-context
22. The government, organisations and individuals ______ take action together to achieve gender
equality.
A. have to B. can C. used to D. must
Mark the letter A, B, Cor D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the
following questions.
23. There's usually gender discriminating in the countries where men are respected more than
women.
A. There's B. gender discriminating C. where D. are respected
24. Many parents think child marriage is a way to protect their daughters with violence.
A. Many parents B. child marriage C. to protect D. with
25. In many places girls are forced staying at home and to work on the field instead of going to
school.
A. In many places B. staying C. to work D. instead of
READING
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase
that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Vietnam has made significant (26) ______ in promoting gender equality in recent years,
largely due to government policies and initiatives. In 2006, Vietnam adopted a National Strategy on
Gender Equality, (27) ______ aims to promote and protect gender equality and to eliminate violence
against women and girls. The strategy also focuses on improving women's access to education,
healthcare, and employment. As a result of these efforts, Vietnam has seen improvements in many
areas, including increased female (28) ______ in government and the workforce, and reduced rates
of domestic violence. (29) ______, there are still significant gender disparities in some areas,
particularly in rural areas and among ethnic minority groups. Women in these areas often face
limited (30) ______ to education, healthcare, and economic opportunities. Ongoing efforts are
needed to eliminate all forms of gender inequality in Vietnam.
26. A. progress B. development C. recovery D. discovery
27. A. which B. that C. where D. whose
28. A. demonstration B. representation C. location D. presentation
29. A. Otherwise B. Although C. Therefore D. However
30. A. right B. entrance C. connection D. access
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to
each of the questions.
Throughout history, the central role of women in society has ensured the stability, progress and
long-term development of nations. Globally, women comprise 43 percent of the world's agricultural
labor force - rising to 70 percent in some countries. For instance, across Africa, 80 percent of
agricultural production comes from small farmers, most of whom are rural women. It’s widely
accepted that agriculture can be the engine of growth and poverty reduction in developing nations.
Women, notably mothers, play the largest role in decisionmaking about family meal planning and
diet. And, women self-report more often their initiative in preserving child health and nutrition.
Women are the primary caretakers of children and elders in every country of the world.
International studies demonstrate that when the economy and political organization of a society
change, women take the lead in helping the family adjust to new realities and challenges. They are
likely to be the prime initiator of outside assistance, and play an important role in facilitating (or
hindering) changes in family life.
The contribution of women to a society’s transition from pre-literate to literate likewise is
undeniable. Basic education is the key to a nation’s ability to develop and achieve sustainability
targets. Research has shown that education can improve agricultural productivity, enhance the status
of girls and women, reduce population growth rates, enhance environmental protection, and widely
raise the standard of living.
Today, the median female share of the global workforce is 45.4 percent. Women’s formal and
informal labor can transform a community from a relatively autonomous society to a participant in
the national economy. Despite significant obstacles, women’s small businesses in rural developing
communities not only can be an extended family's lifeline, but can form a networked economic
foundation for future generations. The role of women in the urban and rural workforce has expanded
exponentially in recent decades.
31. Which of the following could be the main idea of the passage?
A. Women are gradually affirming their critical role in modern life.
B. The most essential responsibilities of women are homemaking and child-rearing.
C. The field that most women involved in is agriculture.
D. The women’s liberation movement has increased its contribution to society.
32. The word "they" in paragraph 2 refers to.
A. realities B. challenges C. women D. International Studies
33. According to paragraph 3, the following can be enhanced by education, EXCEPT ______.
A. the number of farming products B. female's position in society
C. population explosion D. conservation
34. The word "obstacles” in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to ______.
A. hindrances B. conveniences C. changes D. responsibilities
35. Which of the following women's roles is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. businesswomen B. educators C. housewives D. politicians
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following
exchanges.
36. Mai is talking to her mum.
Mai: I want to go to medical school and become a surgeon. - Mum: ______
A. I’m afraid I disagree. B. I'm sorry. C. You’re right. D. I'm sure I can.
37. Mai is talking to her mum.
- Mai: It’s not easy to be a doctor. - Mum: ______
A. That's it. B. Why did you say that?
C. I’m worried about it. D. Absolutely.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the
following questions.
38. Parents should allow the children to express their ideas and thoughts to raise their confidence.
A. The children should know how to express their ideas and thoughts to raise their confidence.
B. The children should express their ideas and thoughts to raise their confidence.
C. The children should be allowed to express their ideas and thoughts to raise their confidence.
D. Their ideas and thoughts should be expressed to raise their confidence.
39. You must do exercises to practice these formulas.
A. Exercises must be practiced these formulas by you.
B. Exercises must be done to practice these formulas by you.
C. Exercises must be done and practised these formulas by you.
D. These formulas must be done and practiced by you.
40. Husbands and wives may share household chores to maintain a happy environment at home.
A. Household chores may be shared to maintain a happy environment at home for husbands and
wives.
B. Household chores may share to maintain a happy environment at home by husbands and wives.
C. A happy environment may be shared the household chores to maintain at home by husbands
and wives.
D. The household chores may be maintained at home by husbands and wives to a happy
environment.

UNIT 7
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. member B. educate C. respect D. enter
2. A. accept B. custom C. encourage D. technical
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.
3. A. advice B. level C. foreign D. people
4. A. attractive B. injury C. investor D. activity
5. A. independent B. population C. popularity D. environmental
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following sentences.
6. UNDP has committed to providing Viet Nam with technical support and advice.
A. performed B. confined C. promised D. enclosed
7. UNICEF aims to make sure the children are safe from harm.
A. hurt B. loss C. damage D. misfortune
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following sentences.
8. She hoped the different ethnic groups in the area could live together in peaceful co-existence.
A. friendly B. warring C. calm D. quiet
9. Qualifications are important but practical experience is always a plus.
A. functional B. efficient C. applied D. unrealistic
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following sentences.
10. UNICEF ______ an office in 1975 in Vietnam.
A. set up B. started up C. took up D. made up
11. The organisation particularly aims at ______ opportunities for all children in Vietnam to attend
school, learn and succeed.
A. to create B. created C. create D. creating
12. The programme helps promote equal ______ in society and a culture in which people love each
other.
A. participate B. participant C. participation D. participating
13. The UN's task is to reduce ______ and improve people’s lives all over the world.
A. poverty B. wealth C. health D. success
14. Since Vietnam joined the UN in 1977, our country has become ______.
A. activer B. more active C. the most active D. the more active
15. UNDP, a part of the UN, ______ in 1965.
A. is formed B. has formed C. formed D. was formed
16. Vietnam’s ______ has achieved a high growth level since 2007 when Vietnam became a WTO
member.
A. economy B. economic C. economical D. economist
17. Vietnam with a high growth level has become ______ to foreign investors.
A. less attractive B. the most attractive
C. more attractive D. the least attractive
18. The WTO is the world’s ______ international economic organisation.
A. larger B. largest C. most crowded D. more crowded
19. UNDP has ______ to provide Vietnam with technical support and advice.
A. determined B. admitted C. disagreed D. committed
20. We have signed an ______ on using the donations effectively.
A. contract B. disagreement C. agreement D. document
21. It’s necessary to improve the ______ of goods and services if we want to enter new markets.
A. quantity B. quality C. qualification D. production
22. Many teenagers here drop out of school and start working to ______ a living.
A. receive B. pay C. earn D. hire

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the
following questions.
23. In many supermarkets, imported goods are more expensive as locally produced goods.
 A. In many supermarkets B. goods C. as D. produced
24. UNICEF helps Viet Nam in joining regional education programmes to improve children's
learning achievements.
A. helps B. education C. to improve D. achievements
25. The programme gives children with disabled a chance to get access to and benefit from
a quality education.
A. gives B. disabled C. to get access D. a quality education

READING
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase
that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is a regional intergovernmental
organization (26) ______ was established in 1967. Its main objective is to promote economic,
political, and security cooperation among its ten member states, which include Brunei, Cambodia,
Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. ASEAN
is committed (27) ______ promoting peace, stability, and sustainable development in the region,
and has made significant progress in achieving these goals in recent years.
(28) ______ economic cooperation, ASEAN also focuses on social and cultural initiatives,
including promoting human rights, environmental sustainability, and gender equality. The ASEAN
Declaration on the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Children was (29) ______ in 2004
and provides a framework for addressing issues related to gender-based violence and discrimination
within the region. While challenges (30) ______, ASEAN's commitment to cooperation and
collaboration holds promise for addressing issues of mutual concern and creating positive change in
the region.
26. A. that B. who C. whom D. when
27. A. to B. of C. for D. about
28. A. In spite of B. In terms of C. In addition to D. With regard to
29. A. adapted B. adopted C. abandoned D. rejected
30. A. sustain B. retain C. maintain D. remain
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to
each of the questions.
The Saola, a type of bovine that is native to the Truong Son mountain range in Vietnam’s central
region and is listed as endangered, has been unveiled as the official mascot for the upcoming SEA
Games and ASEAN PARA Games 11.
The Saola design, created by Hanoi artist Ngo Xuan Khoi, was declared winner in the mascot
category. The work is an animated depiction of Saola, one of the rarest mammals on Earth found in
the Truong Son Mountain Range in central Vietnam. Khoi said he chose the Saola because it is an
endangered animal that was first discovered in Vietnam in 1992.
According to the event’s organisers, the reason for choosing Saola as mascot is primarily to
promote biodiversity throughout the country as it is a rare animal listed in the Vietnamese Red Book.
Saola represents a friendly, flexible, and nimble character that serves to perfectly demonstrate the
characteristics needed when engaging in sporting activities.
Saolas are one of the rarest and most threatened mammals on the planet. Often called the Asian
unicorn, little is known about the enigmatic Saola in the two decades since its discovery. None exist
in captivity and this rarely-seen mammal is already critically endangered. Scientists have
categorically documented Saola in the wild on only four occasions to date.
Saolas are recognized by two parallel horns with sharp ends, which can reach 20 inches in length
and are found on both males and females. Meaning “spindle horns" in Vietnamese, they are a cousin
of cattle but resemble an antelope. Saola have striking white markings on the face and large
maxillary glands on the muzzle, which could be used to mark territory or attract mates. They are
found only in the Annamite Mountains of Vietnam and Laos.
31. Which of the following could serve as the best title for the passage?
A. Saola - The official Mascot of SEA Games 31
B. Saola - A Critical Endangered Mammal of Vietnam
C. What We do not Know about Saola
D. Saola - The Inspiration of the Designer
32. According to the organizers of the 31st SEA Games, Saola is selected as the mascot to ______.
A. create an animated depiction of a rare animal in central Vietnam.
B. find out the winner of the SEA Games’ mascot design competition.
C. raise people's awareness of biodiversity in the Truong Son mountain Range.
D. accelerate the conservation of endangered animals nationwide.
33. The word “nimble" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. sociable B. quick-witted C. reliant D. resilient
34. Which of the following is NOT true about the Saola?
A. The first time Saola was found in Vietnam was in 1992.
B. This rarely-seen animal only exists in the wild.
C. Plenty of precious information about Saola has been revealed since the animal was discovered.
D. Saolas mark their own region with their face's striking white markings and muzzle’s maxillary
glands.
35. The word "which” in the last paragraph refers to ______.
A. sharp ends B. two parallel horns C. Saolas D. males and females
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following
exchanges.
36. Peter is talking to May
- Peter: Would you like to join the project organised by UNICEF for disadvantaged children
tonight? - May: ______
A. Yes, everyone loves it. B. No, I don't. C. Thanks for everything. D. Yes, I'd love to.
37. Peter is talking to May
Peter: Let’s go to the library to look up some information about this organisation.
May: ______
A. Oh, I'd love to but I must go home. B. Why?
C. Sure. You're right. D. Sorry for being late.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the
following questions.
38. I think Indonesia is the most developed country in Southeast Asia.
A. I think Indonesia is more developed than any country in Southeast Asia.
B. I think no country is the most developed in Southeast Asia.
C. I think Southeast Asia is the most developed.
D. I think all countries are more developed than Indonesia in Southeast Asia.
39. No boy is as intelligent as Peter in my class.
A. Peter is less intelligent than any boy in my class.
B. Peter is as intelligent as any boy in my class.
C. Peter is the most intelligent boy in my class.
D. Any boy in my class is more intelligent than Peter.
40. The new employees are more careful than the old ones.
A. The old employees are as careful as the new ones.
B. The old employees are more careful than the new ones.
C. No old employee is more careless than the new ones.
D. The old employees are less careful than the new ones.