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Mark the letter A , B , C , or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other
three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1: A. climate B. livable C. city D. discuss
Question 2: A. method B. healthy C. weather D. thirst
Mark the letter A , B , C , or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the
position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3: A. solution B. principal C. passenger D. continent
Question 4: A. easy B. instant C. tidy D. mature
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 5: We can also see the stone dragons of Kinh Thien Palace and relics associated with many Vietnamese royal
families,_________during archaeological excavations.
A. being discovered B. discovered C. to discover D. discovering
Question 6: Do you think that the Omicron variant is________than the Delta variant?
A. more infectious B. the most infectious
C. as infectious as D. more and more infectious
Question 7: I will send you some postcards,__________.
A. until I will arrive at the destination B. as soon as I arrive at the destination
C. when I arrived at the destination D. after I had arrived at the destination
Question 8: I was surprised________the way he behaved. It was completely out of character.
A. at B. on C. about D. of
Question 9: Everyone has been told about the news,________?
A. has he B. haven’t they C. hasn’t he D. have they
Question 10: According to the rule of this game, no player except the goalie, can touch______ball with both hands.
A. the B. a C. an D. Ø (no article)
Question 11: I lost my_______on the way home and had to call my doctor to get a new one.
A. medicine B. prescription C. treatment D. therapy
Question 12: Her explanation of the phenomenon was so confusing that I couldn’t______anything.
A. put back B. take in C. call for D. go over
Question 13: The acupoints are simulated______the healing capability of the body itself.
A. enhance B. to enhance C. enhancing D. to enhancing

Question 14: The student had to keep his______to the grindstone all year and passed the entrance exam into the
university he wanted.
 A. heart B. mind C. nose D. face
Question 15: He entered the room quietly while she_____a romantic piece of music on her piano.
A. plays B. was playing C. is playing D. has played
Question 16: Many A.I. experts believe that A.I. technology will soon______even greater advances in many other areas.
A. say B. make C. take D. do
Question 17: The company hopes that after the new product comes out, it_______by lots of customers.
A. will purchase B. purchases C. will be purchased D. is purchasing
Question 18: Darwin’s theory of______explains that the strongest species can survive because they have the ability to
adapt to the new environment better than others.
A. evolutionally B. evolve C. evolutional D. evolution
Question 19: The______of anger can have an impact on domestic violence and street crime.
A. outbreak B. outburst C. outset D. outcome
Mark the letter A , B , C , or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following
exchanges
Question 20: John was in Hanoi and wanted to send a parcel to his parents. He asked a local passer-by the way to the
post-office.
- John: “Can you show me the way to the nearest post office, please?”
- Passer-by: “_______”
A. Look it up in a dictionary! B. Just round the corner over there.
C. There’s no traffic near here. D. No way! I hate him.
Question 21 : Tom and Susan are talking about their plan to help disadvantaged children.
- Tom: “Why don’t we send them some textbooks and warm clothes?”
- Susan: “_______”
A. Great idea! What meaningful gifts! B. No, they are not available
C. You should agree with us. D. I’m sorry to hear that.
Mark the letter A , B , C , or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word ( s ) OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined word ( s ) in each of the following questions.
Question 22: The number of girls attending primary school in this mountainous village this year has increased from the
30 to 50.
A. balanced B. remained C. decreased D. improved
Question 23: Instead of getting all riled up about the boy’s uncooperative behaviors, the teacher should try to figure out
how to get him involved in the class activities.
A. getting highly anxious B. becoming really annoyed
C. being extremely satisfied D. appearing quite unconcerned
Mark the letter A , B , C , or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined
word in each of the following questions
Question 24: In some Western culture, people who avoid eye contact in a conversation are regarded as untrustworthy.
 A. embarrassed B. unreasonable C. dependable D. unreliable
Question 25: Just like Mahatma Gandhi, who advocated non-violent methods of struggle, Picasso fought against fascism
by peaceful means.
A. opposed B. supported C. insisted D. determined
Mark the letter A , B , C , or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the
following questions .
Question 26: I’m sure that he didn’t commit the crime as he was with me at that time.
A. He should have committed the crime as he was with me at that time.
B. He couldn’t have committed the crime as he was with me at that time.
C. He must have committed the crime as he was with me at that time.
D. He needn’t have committed the crime as he was with me at that time.
Question 27: “What time will the bus arrive, Tom?” asked John.
A. John asked Tom what time the bus would arrive.
B. John asked Tom what time the bus arrived.
C. John asked Tom what time the bus will arrive.
D. John asked Tom what time would the bus arrive.
Question 28: He hasn’t taken a day off from work for months.
A. It’s months since he didn’t take a day off from work.
B. He last took a day off from work months ago.
C. He has a day off from work to take every month.
D. He has taken a day off from work monthly.
Mark the letter A , B , C , or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences
in the following questions.
Question 29: Her English is not good. She can’t apply for the job as an interpreter.
A. If her English had been good, she couldn’t have applied for the job as an interpreter.
B. If her English were good, she could apply for the job as an interpreter.
C. She wishes her English were good so that she couldn’t apply for the job as an interpreter.
D. Provided that her English is not good, she can’t apply for the job as an interpreter.
Question 30: He missed the opportunity to study abroad. He didn’t realize the importance of English.
A. No sooner had he realized the importance of English than he miss the opportunity to study abroad.
B. Not until he missed the opportunity to study abroad did he realize the importance of English.
C. Hardly had he missed the opportunity to study abroad than he realized the importance of English.
D. It was only after he realized the importance of English that he missed the opportunity to study abroad.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the
following questions.
Question 31. Many students at the institution worshipped her father because he was a distinguishable professor and
A B
achieved many prestigious awards.
C D
Question 32. My close friends spend most of their free time helping the homeless people in the community last year.
A B C D
Question 33. The native teachers used the advanced English vocabulary in his presentation, so students don’t understand
A B C
the lesson.
D
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or
phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Many of us rely on "Doctor Google" to self-diagnose our aches and pains. The coming of AI has brought a much more
powerful tool to help with this – ChatGPT-4. This is the next generation of the chatbot ChatGPT, (34)______ is only four
months old. Doctors believe ChatGPT-4 will revolutionize their work and improve the lives of patients. Three artificial
intelligence experts have written a book titled: "The AI Revolution in Medicine". They say ChatGPT-4 will provide
surgeons (35)______ critical, life-saving advice and information. They say we need to start understanding AI's potential.
The new book says ChatGPT-4 will be (36)_______ to doctors. It suggests the chatbot will be like having "a benevolent
mentor-servant with access to nearly all the world's medical knowledge" at your (37)________. The authors said that:
"From diagnosis to medical records to clinical trials, its impact will be broad." (38)_______, they also acknowledged that
AI cannot address all medical complications.
(Adapted from Breakingnews.com)
Question 34: A. that B. who C. which D. whom
Question 35: A. with B. to C. for D. by
Question 36: A. harmful B. useless C. worthless D. invaluable
Question 37: A. fingertips B. hands C. nails D. eyes
Question 38: A. Therefore B. However C. Moreover D. Besides
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.
Experts estimate that over 50% of the global population currently lives in cities, and by 2050, this percentage is excepted
to reach 70%. Megacities, defined as cities with over 10 million people, are becoming more common, and the concept of
mega-regions, interconnected clusters of megacities, is also gaining prominence. These megacities often face challenges
in accurately determining their population due to unclear boundaries and the inclusion of surrounding areas. Examples of
megacities include Sao Paulo, New York, and Tokyo, which is the largest megacity in the world.
China boasts the largest mega-region, consisting of megacities like Hong Kong, Shenzhen, and Guangzhou. However,
mega-regions can span multiple countries, as seen in West Africa, when Nigeria, Benin, Togo, and Ghana form a mega-
region. These mega-regions hold significant economic power, with 66% of global economic activity and 85% of new
technological and scientific advancements occurring within the 40 largest mega-regions. Despite this, less than 20% of the
global population resides in these mega-regions.
In summary, urbanization continues to rise globally, with a majority of people living in cities. Megacities and mega-
regions are becoming more prevalent, driving economic growth and technological advancements on a large scale.
(Adapted from Reading Advantage)

Question 39: Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?
A. Good Things about Living in Cities B. Problems with Too Many People
 C. Growing Cities and Regions D. The City with the Highest Population
Question 40: Why it is hard to find the population living in megacities?
A. Defining the border of the city is hard B. People are born every day.
C. More people move to the cities D. The surburbs grow too quickly.
Question 41: The word “which” in paragraph 1 refers to_______.
A. Sao Paulo B. Tokyo C. New York D. megacities
Question 42: : Which of the following is NOT true about mega-regions according to the passage?
A. Most new ideas in science and technology come from them.

B. One-third of the world’s population lives in them.

C. Two-third of the world’s economic activity happens in them.

D. There is a mega-region in Africa.

Question 43: The word “prevalent” in paragraph 3 mostly means_______.

A. popular B. successful C. modern D. famous
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.
Once believed to be healthy, the idea of being overweight is now widely rejected. While many individuals strive to shed
pound, studies are exploring the intricate mechanisms of appetite control, involving both emotional and biochemical
factors. The findings from these studies offer valuable insights into tackling weight-related issues.
For instance, when hundreds of individuals were surveyed about their eating habits during stressful situations, 44 percent
admitted to resorting to food as a response. Further investigations with both humans and animals revealed that it is not the
consumption of food that alleviates tension, but rather the act of chewing itself.
Blindfolded tests demonstrated that obese individuals have a heightened sense of taste and a greater craving for flavorful
food compared to non-obese individuals. Deprived of the diversity and intensity of taste, obese individuals find
themselves unsatisfied and consequently consume more food in an attempt to fulfill this need. Blood samples taken from
people after viewing pictures of food showed that overweight individuals exhibited increased levels of blood insulin, a
chemical associated with appetite. This response was not observed in individuals of average weight.
Another experiment revealed that certain individuals possess a biologically induced hunger for carbohydrates. Consuming
carbohydrates triggers the release of serotonin, a neurotransmitter in the brain. Sufficient levels of serotonin lead to a
sense of satiety, reducing the craving for carbohydrates.
While exercise is often emphasized in weight-loss programs, research suggests that incorporating mild physical activity
into daily routines can be more beneficial in the long term compared to engaging in intense workouts like jogging. Many
people find it challenging to maintain a consistent jogging routine for extended periods, and it can even lead to an increase
in appetite. On the other hand, simple activities such as taking the stairs instead of the elevator can have a more
sustainable impact on weight loss.
(Adapted from Health Magazine)
Question 44: Which of the following could be the best title of the passage?
A. Exploring the Complexities of Appetite Control and Weight Loss
B. The Role of Chewing and Taste Perception in Weight Management
C. The Link Between Blood Insulin Levels and Weight-Related Issues

D. Mild Exercise as an Effective Approach to Long-Term Weight Loss

Question 45: According to the passage, which statement about insulin is TRUE?

A. Insulin can be used to decrease appetite.

B. Insulin triggers a chemical reaction when food is consumed.

C. Insulin decreases in the bloodstream when people eat large amounts of food.

D. Overweight individuals showed increased blood insulin levels in response to food images.

Question 46: Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. Overweight individuals have a stronger sense of taste and desire for flavorful food.
B. Blood samples showed increased levels of insulin in overweight individuals.
C. Eating carbohydrates stimulates the production of serotonin.
D. Strenuous activities prove more effective than mild exercise for weight loss.
Question 47: The phrase “shed pounds” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to___________.
A. stay active B. lose weight C. gain weight D. keep fit
Question 48: What information does the passage provide about serotonin?
A. It is a chemical that increases appetite.
B. It signals the brain when a person is full.
C. It transports carbohydrates to the brain.
D. It is produced only by certain individuals in their brains.
Question 49: The word “alleviates” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to __________.
A. reduces B. desires C. generates D. rises
Question 50: What can be inferred from the passage?
A. Deprivation of food makes people fat.
B. Overweight people have a common sense of taste.
C. Thin people don’t enjoy food containing carbohydrates.
D. Many people are engaged in efforts to lose weight.

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