Read the passage. Circle the best answer to each of the questions.

When it comes to preparations for studying abroad, the very first challenge for students is how to
live independently. Stepping out of their comfort zone to live and study in a faraway country
often ingrains an obscure fear of loneliness and helplessness. Therefore, if you have a plan to
earn a degree in a foreign country, you need to equip yourselves with essential skills to start a
truly independent life as soon as possible. First and foremost, you do not need to be an excellent
cook but should know basic cooking skills to feed yourselves. Suppose that you experienced a
pandemic period, you would have to cook at home due to social distancing and most restaurant
closures. Second, clean-up and household skills are of equal importance. To lower
accommodation costs, many students often choose to share apartments with other mates.
Definitely, no one wants to stay with those who are untidy and do not know how to do simple
household tasks, so make sure that you can do daily housework well enough. Third, money
management is a challenging task for most overseas students. Some students are often flat broke
at the end of the month because they cannot handle their budget. It’s advisable to be a smart
shopper by making a suitable shopping list and keeping an accurate record of your daily
expenses to avoid pointless debt. In short, the pieces of advice will hopefully make your
independent life easier when you go to university in another country.
Câu 3.1 What is the passage mainly about?
A How to face loneliness and helplessness at home
B Ways to gain independence while studying abroad
C Overseas students and problems with additional expenses
D Young students’ adjustment to sharing an apartment
Câu 3.2 What does the word those in the passage mean?
A flatmates
B acquaintances
C housekeepers
D instructors
Câu 3.3 According to the passage, which of the following is NOT given in the list of advice to
live independently?
A Cooking skills
B Clean-up skills
C Communication skills
D Budget management skills
Câu 3.4 According to the passage, who might be short of money at the end of the month?
A Students who buy a lot of learning materials and clothes
B Students who live on foreign scholarships
C Students who eat out frequently
D Students who are incapable of managing their budget
Câu 3.5 Which of the following is true about the passage?
A Students must be excellent cooks when living abroad.
B Students ought to get used to washing clothes or making the bed.
C Students don’t need to pay attention to what they buy every day.
D Keeping an accurate record of daily expenses is more effective than shopping smartly.
Complete the reading passage. Write ONE suitable word in each blank.

Due to the growing concerns about cyberbullying in several Vietnamese schools, many
nationwide campaigns have been carried (16) ___________ in recent years with a view to
combating against this worrying circumstance. Plenty of practical activities, conducted in class
discussions or at the flag ceremony on Mondays to heighten students’ knowledge of crucial
aspects of cyberbullying, (17) ___________ got this campaign off the ground. For example, a
group of students are assigned to create scripts and act out their small plays to help other peers
figure out motives and consequences of cyberbullying as (18) ___________ as procedures for
stopping cyberbullying and harassment. They also design posters and give a presentation to
mention the risks of digital platforms comprising violent and hateful content provoking others to
boycott or even gang (19) ___________ an individual. Besides, developing the role and
responsibility of bystanders of cyberbullying is considered very important (20) ___________
their timely help can save the victims from unexpected incidents.
For each question, complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Use
the word in brackets and do not change it.
21. Because Tom is rude, he doesn’t get along with his classmates. (OF)
Because
22. Despite its violence, many children are addicted to this game. (ALTHOUGH)
Many children
23. Nowadays people use private cars too much, so they increase their carbon footprint.
(LEADS)
Nowadays people’s overuse of private cars
24. The farmers cut down a lot of trees so that they could make way for their farming. (TO)
The farmers cut down a lot of trees
25. It was Chau who used the last computer in the library. (THAT)
It was the
Choose the word with a different way of pronunciation in the underlined part.
Câu 6.1
A admit
B delta
C fauna
D balance
Câu 6.2
A pressure
B awareness
C progress
D accessible
Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from that of the others.
Câu 7.1
A historic
B tropical
C endangered
D essential
Câu 7.2
A graduation
B apprenticeship
C independence
D understanding
Choose the best option to complete each sentence.
Câu 8.1 Oil drilling can bring about radical impacts on wildlife habitat because it ____________
the process of breeding and nesting among animal species.
A alleviates
B disrupts
C interfaces
D embarrasses

Câu 8.2 According to scientists, smoking reduces life ____________ by about 12 years in males
on average.
A expectations
B expectant
C expectantly
D expectancy
Câu 8.3 There was a heavy oil spill off the southern California coast this morning.
____________, many marines were dead.
A By contrast
B In addition
C As a consequence
D On the other hand
Câu 8.4 Those bullies should be ashamed ____________ themselves for hurting innocent
victims.
A with
B to
C of
D about
Câu 8.5 Alex ____________having made a cruel plan to cyberbully one of his classmates.
A remembered
B denied
C admitted
D regretted
Câu 8.6 It was on a boat that I beheld the beauty of Trang An Scenic Landscape ____________.
A Complex
B Heritage
C Sector
D Setting
Read the passage. Circle the best answer A, B or C to each of the questions.
Peer pressure, the strong influence from members of the same age group or social group on
others’ psychology, thoughts and behaviour, has remained widespread among teenagers in recent
years. If teenagers are unable to tackle it, they will wilt under the pressure of low self-esteem and
depression. In the digital age, young students are overwhelmed with tremendous online articles
about admirable achievements of ‘someone else’s child’ or ‘a prodigy next door’. Consequently,
reality is replete with teens who seem reserved and like to hide in their own room for fear of
being asked about exam results or tolerating unfavourable comparisons from their relatives and
acquaintances. In addition, many teens nowadays tend to make friends with those who study well
or have good looks, so many young students have to change who they are so as to fit in with their
peers. In other words, weak-minded and average individuals become worn out in an attempt to
get flying colours, look slim and fit as well as possess cool tech gadgets. To handle negative peer
pressure, students need to alter their opinions, care for their own feelings more than others’
thoughts and trusting in their own abilities. Accepting one’s imperfections is another way to stop
pushing themselves beyond the limits of their mental endurance. Besides, if teenagers’ parents
are one of the factors that make them stressed about peer pressure, they should spend more time
talking frankly with them to get sympathy and mutual understanding.
Câu 3.1 What is the passage mainly about?
A Peer pressure – a very unsettling situation
B Teenagers’ ways to deal with peer pressure
C How to combat teenagers’ inferiority complex
D Various kinds of peer pressure in today’s society
Câu 3.2 What does the word it in line 4 mean?
A. A troublesome issue
B. A feeling
C. An expectation
D. A sense of empathy
Câu 3.3 What is the consequence of frequent comparison remarks of parents?
A Children become rebellious and talk back to their parents.
B Children hang out with their bad friends more often.
C Children prefer being alone and rarely go out of their rooms.
D Children flinch from keeping up with their ideal friends.
Câu 3.4 Why do many young students try to fit in with their peers?
A They want to be good at sports and have a nice appearance.
B They fear being bullied in a group of friends.

C They don’t want to be weak-minded in their friends’ eyes.

D They can make friends with other peers more easily.
Câu 3.5 Which of the following is NOT true about the passage?
A Many average students become exhausted when trying hard to be left behind by their friends
in class.
B Young students are surrounded with enormous online articles about others’ admirable success.
C Teenagers should spend more time talking openly with their parents in order to gain sympathy
and mutual understanding.
D Some teenagers are very envious of their fellows’ success because they think they can do
better than their fellows.
Câu 4 : Complete the reading passage. Write ONE suitable word in each blank.
Viet Nam is one of the nations endowed with a rich and diversified marine ecosystem with a
variety of aquatic species. Along with the rapid development of sea tourism, many Vietnamese
coastal and provincial authorities are (16) ___________ efforts to ensure the sustainable
conservation of marine environment. For example, Nha Trang Bay Marine Reserve in Khanh
Hoa and the Nui Chua National Park in Ninh Thuan are the ideal destinations that have the
centres for the rescue and protection of sea turtles in their nesting and (17) ___________ season,
contributing to preventing the decrease in their populations derived from destructive fishing
activities and illegal captivity. Besides, Phu Quoc Island in Kien Giang is (18) ___________ to
500 hectares of coral reef, which have been worsening on account (19) ___________ the
booming tourist industry. To alleviate the negative impacts, marine experts have taken urgent
methods like coral transplantation in swathes of sea encompassing the island. Briefly, these
conservation activities, in company with orientated appropriate tourism policies, (20)
___________ keys to maintaining healthy ecosystems in marine protected areas.
For each question, complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Use
the word in brackets and do not change it.
21. After we were informed of our biology teacher’s requirements, we started to work out the
assignment.
Having
22. She joins clean-up campaigns very often because she wants to contribute to keeping her
community clean. (SO)
She wants
23. Ha Long Bay was the place where Hoa took many pictures of scenic landscapes. (THAT)
It was
24. Tuan failed the biology exam because he didn’t revise it carefully. (RESULT)
Tuan failed the biology exam as
25. As a leader of the football club, Nam gets on well with his teammates. (RELATIONSHIP)
As a leader of the football club, Nam
Choose the word with a different way of pronunciation in the underlined part.
Câu 6.1
A discuss
B reduce
C product
D rubbish
Câu 6.2
A promotion
B monument
C locality
D postcard
Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from that of the others.
Câu 7.1
A performance
B museum
C souvenir
D decision
Câu 7.2
A heritage
B teenager
C attention
D citadel
Câu 7.3
A pressure
B bully
C suffer
D attack
Câu 8 : Choose the best option to complete each sentence.
Câu 8.1 After having obtained a master’s degree, Mai continued to spend two years pursuing a
____________.
A bachelor
B doctorate
C high school diploma
D university course
Câu 8.2 Having been passed down from generation to generation, forms of ____________
singing have an important role in Vietnamese spiritual life.
A contemporary
B aged
C folk
D modern
Câu 8.3 Khanh Hoa is renowned for its sea tourism. ____________, it is home to ancient temples
carrying the seal of Cham culture.
A In addition
B Otherwise
C Now that
D Whereas
Câu 8.4
Because of their ____________ to successfully pass an exam, some students tend to use cheating
to get through it.
A ability
B disability
C inability
D liability
Câu 8.5 I feel that my brother needs to be much more ____________ because he’s incapable of
working without being told what to do.
A self-sufficient
B self-centred
C self-confident
D self-motivated
Câu 8.6 Students, who live independently, can freely get ____________ without their family’s
interference.
A about
B ahead of
C around
D away
Câu 8.7 Harper studied very hard at night ____________ she wouldn’t fall behind her top ten
classmates.
A since
B although
C by the time
D in order that
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer
to each of the questions.
Parents and their teens don’t always agree on issues such as dress, following family rules or how
teens spend their time. As a result, arguments often occur. In fact, researchers tell us that most
families experience an increase in conflict and arguments as their children enter into the teen
years.
As children grow, their behaviour and attitudes are influenced by a variety of people with whom
they have contact. They need to explore their world more independently so they can learn to feel
confident in themselves and their abilities. During adolescence, teens begin to assert themselves
with their parents and other people such as teachers, group leaders. For example, teens may now
ask you why they should clean their room instead of just doing it. Often teens demand more
responsibility and freedom for personal choices. They may begin to try new ways to dress, or
spend more time with friends and less time with family. As their group of friends grows, parents
are less likely to know who their friends are, or they may not approve of the friends their child
has chosen.
Adolescents try to find out who they are and where they fit in. They want to make choices on
their own, but at the same time they are not always ready to handle the responsibilities that go
along with those choices. Conflicts arise most sharply when teens are 13-15 years old, but
generally decline as children get older. As might be expected, younger teens need more help in
making decisions than older teens because they are less capable of understanding how their
behaviours can affect themselves and others. As teens get older, they are better able to consider
and understand the possible consequences of their behaviours and so are better able to make
important decisions.
For adolescents, the struggle for autonomy (being able to think and act independently) can be
quite stressful. Although teens may behave in ways to assert their autonomy from the family,
they still depend on parents for emotional support and guidance. By including teens in
appropriate decision making, parents can help their children learn how to make good decisions
and become independent adults.
Câu 5.1 Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?
A Understanding Parent-Teen Conflicts
B The Challenges Related to Teen Independence
C Parental Control Over Teen Choices
D The Impact of Friendships on Teens
Câu 5.2 The word “they” in paragraph 2 refers to ________.
A personal choices
B teens
C parents
D teachers
Câu 5.3 According to the passage, why do arguments often occur between parents and teens
during teen years?

A Because teens desire more freedom for personal choices.

B Because parents and teens always approve of everything.
C Because children become more dependent and confident in themselves.
D Because teens tend to spend more time with their parents.
Câu 5.4 According to paragraph 4, how can parents help their teens in the struggle for
autonomy?
A by asserting control and setting strict rules
B by excluding teens from decision-making processes
C by providing emotional support and guidance
D by allowing teens to make all decisions independently
Câu 5.5 Which of the following can be inferred conflicts between teens and parents from the
passage?
A They only occur when teens are between 13-15 years old.
B They generally increase as children become more mature.
C They arise from teens’ desire for autonomy and independence.
D They decline when teens become less capable of making decisions.
Câu 6 : Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to
each of the following questions.
Câu 6.1 Oil drilling is one of the factors that cause damage to marine life.
A Oil drilling not only harms marine life but also other factors.
B Marine life is not damaged despite the oil drilling.
C Oil drilling is the only factor that causes damage to marine life.
D Marine life is damaged by several factors, including oil drilling.
Câu 6.2 I asked her not to post bad comments about other people on social media but she still did
it.
A I asked her not to post bad comments about other people on social media; besides, she still did
it.
B Though I asked her not to post bad comments about other people on social media, she still did
it.
C. I asked her not to post bad comments about other people on social media; as a result, she still
did it.
D In addition to asking her not to post bad comments about other people on social media, she
still did it.
Câu 6.3 Money management skills play a crucial role in achieving financial independence.
A Money management skills are unnecessary to achieve financial independence.
B Achieving financial independence requires time management skills.
C It is money management skills that play an important role in achieving financial independence.
D There are money management skills that play an important role in achieving financial
independence.
Câu 7 : Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair
of sentences in the following questions.
Câu 7.1 Lisa joined our trip to the Temple of Literature in Ha Noi. She was the last person who
did so.
A Lisa was the last person to join our trip to the Temple of Literature in Ha Noi.
B Lisa was the last person to be joined in our trip to the Temple of Literature in Ha Noi.
C Lisa joined our trip to the Temple of Literature in Ha Noi to be the last person doing so.
D Lisa joined our trip to the Temple of Literature in Ha Noi but she was the last person doing so.
Câu 7.2 An was suffering from anxiety. She was physically bullied at school.
A An was suffering from anxiety as she was physically bullied at school.
B An was suffering from anxiety although she was physically bullied at school.
C An was suffering from anxiety so she was physically bullied at school.
D An was suffering from anxiety in spite of being physically bullied at school.
I. Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined.

1. A. some B. social C. focus D. promote

2. A. time B. crime C. shaming D. smile

3. A. facing B. another C. affecting D. agree

4. A. teen B. peer C. meeting D. agreement

5. A. issue B. pressure C. depression D. awareness

II. Choose the correct words to complete the sentences.

1. The endless public appearances are an inevitable part of an election __________.

A. issue B. group C. awareness D. campaign

2. Making negative comments about a person’s body shape or size is called __________ shaming.

A. mind B. body C. feeling D. appearance

3. The campaign has certainly succeeded in raising public __________ of the issue.

A. ability B. awareness C. solution D. poverty

4. One of the minus points of working at home is not having __________ contact with colleagues.

A. social B. financial C. general D. comfortable

5. Children of different ages see __________ or teasing differently.

A. pressure B. hesitating C. bullying D. confidence

6. Bullying, peer pressure, and body shaming are some examples of __________.

A. children B. teenagers C. community D. social issues

7. There is tremendous peer __________ among teenagers to dress a certain way.

A. stress B. tension C. pressure D. reaction

8. How many people have died at the hands of terrorist organizations since the __________ began?

A. violence B. argument C. debate D. success

9. Peer group members can exert a strong __________ on each other’s activities.

A. experience B. influence C. pain D. happiness

10. __________ is using the Internet to harm or frighten another person, especially by sending them
unpleasant messages.

A. Bullying B. Peer pressure C. Body shaming D. Cyberbullying

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct response to each

of the following exchanges. Two friends Nam and Lan are talking
about the topic of healthy lifestyle and longevity.

Question 1: Nam: What do you personally do to keep fit? - Lan: ____

A. I think keeping fit is necessary for everyone.

B. As far as I know, more and more people exercise to keep fit.

C. Fitness centres are mushrooming.

D. I just do morning exercise and maintain a balanced diet.

Question 2: Lan: Do you think it's important for young people to keep fit?
- Nam: ____
A. Why do they need to keep fit?

B. It's very important for old-aged people to have a healthy lifestyle.

C. I do think so. As the main labour force of the country, they must be
strong.

D. It doesn't cost much to work out in the gym these days.

Question 3: Nam: Do you do any sports ? - Lan: ____

A. More and more people are talking about sports events these days.

B. I used to, but now I don't. I'm too busy.

C. There are different types of sports.

D. Sportsmen should be highly paid.

Question 4: Lan: What do people do to keep fit? - Nam: ____

A. Everyone wants to keep fit these days.

B. So many people do harm to their health by smoking or drinking.

C. They combine exercising and having a balanced diet.

D. Not many people can afford to eat healthily.

Question 5: Nam: Do young people you know get enough exercise? - Lan:
____

A. Not really. They are a little bit lazy.

B. Getting enough exercise is very important.

C. They tend to eat too much junk food.

D. Fast food is the young people's favourite food

Bài 1. 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
questions.

Question 1: Children often get vaccinated in order to be immune to fatal

diseases

A. susceptible B. vulnerable C. allowed D. resistant

Question 2: This kind of fruit helps to boost the immune system.

A. decrease B. reduce C. increase D. maintain

Question 3: Life expectancy for both men and women has improved
greatly in the past twenty years.

A. Living standard B. Longevity C. Life skills D. Lifeline

Question 4: Here are some principles for people to stick to if they want
to stay healthy.

A. rules B. principals C. laws D. duties

Question 5: We should consume healthy food and exercise regularly.

A. store B. purchase C. buy D. eat

Question 6: There are several ways to exercise and stay healthy.

A. apply B. exploit C. keep fit D. operate

Question 7: We should take prescription medicine only when other

methods fail.

A. decline B. not succeed C. break D. fall

Question 8: If you take this medicine, you will recover quickly.

A. get well B. get on C. get up D. get in

Question 9: The doctor warned his patient not to take too much sugar.
A. shouted B. threatened C. punished D. cautioned

Question 10: In order to stay healthy, make sure you have a balanced in
take of vitamins and minerals.

A. take-off B. take-away C. consumption D. digestion