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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. gather B. gesture C. garden D. begin

Question 2. A. cold B. most C. shock D. vote

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 the primary stress in each of the following questions.

Question 3. A. cosy B. spacious C. extinct D. tragic

Question 4. A. reminder B. destruction C. apartment D. gratitude

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. I remember _______ this theme park when I was a child.

A. visiting B. to visiting C. to visit D. visit

Question 6. Henry will start writing the report _______.

A before he gathered enough information B. as soon as he gathers enough information

C. as he had gathered enough information D. when he was gathering enough information

Question 7. City life isn’t ________ as life in the country.

A. more peaceful B. as peaceful C. the most peaceful D. the more peaceful

Question 8. The teacher gave him positive feedback on his work, ______ his confidence.

A. is improved B. improved C. to improve D. improving

Question 9. The school’s new regulations aim to _______ the special needs of students with
disabilities.

A. administer B. establish C. accommodate D. certify

Question 10. Turning off the lights while not in use can help to save ______.

A. electrically B. electricity C. electrify D. electric

Question 11. She received a _______ of completion after successfully finishing the online course
in teaching.

A. diploma B. degree C. licence D. certificate

Question 12. Though the theatre ________ many decades ago, it remains an important landmark
in the city.

A. constructs B. has constructed C. was constructed D. was constructing

Question 13. Parents shouldn’t impose their will on their children, ______?

A. don’t they B. should they C. shouldn’t they D. do they

Question 14. The president _______ a speech when a journalist interrupted him with a question.

A. was making B. has made C. makes D. is making

Question 15. It’s important to draw a line _______ and prevent bullying at school at all costs.

A. in the face B. on the wall C. in the sand D. on the tree

Question 16. His father plans to travel around _____ world after he retires.

A. an B. Ø (no article) C. a D. the

Question 17. She ______ black carbon on the Internet to find out more about it.

A. turned on B. got over C. looked up D. brought about

Question 18. Women are often responsible ______ running most of the household chores.

A. at B. for C. of D. on

Question 19. It’s vital to _______ the necessary precautions to avoid the disease.

A. make B. put C. raise D. take

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to
complete each of the following exchanges.

Question 20. Mary is going shopping.

- Mary: “Is there any bread left?”

- Shop owner: “_______”

A. Yes, I’d love to. B. You’re welcome. C. No, don’t worry. D. I’m afraid not.

Question 21. Jack and Lucy are talking about gardening.

- Jack: “I believe that gardening should be included in the curriculum.”

- Lucy: “_______. It’s good for children’s physical and mental health.”

A. I don’t think it’s a good idea B. You must be kidding

C. I totally agree with you D. I’m of the opposite opinion

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 22. Tina started volunteering for the Red Cross two years ago.

A. Tina last volunteered for the Red Cross two years ago.

B. Tina didn’t volunteer for the Red Cross two years ago.

C. Tina hasn’t volunteered for the Red Cross for two years.

D. Tina has volunteered for the Red Cross for two years.

Question 23. “I cannot see the movie tonight,” said Lan.

A. Lan said that she could see the movie that night.
B. Lan said that she couldn’t see the movie that night.

C. Lan said that she cannot see the movie tonight.

D. Lan said that she can see the movie tonight.

Question 24. Tourists are not allowed to cross the river.

A. Tourists shouldn’t cross the river. B. Tourists mustn’t cross the river.

C. Tourists won’t cross the river. D. Tourists needn’t cross the river.

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 25. Clare ate too much ice cream. She got a stomach ache.

A. If Clare didn’t eat too much ice cream, she wouldn’t get a stomach ache.

B. If Clare hadn’t eaten too much ice cream, she wouldn’t have got a stomach ache.

C. If Clare had eaten too much ice cream, she wouldn’t have got a stomach ache.

D. If Clare hadn’t eaten too much ice cream, she won’t have got a stomach ache.

Question 26. He got a job as a teacher at a primary school. He realised how tough it was only
then.

A. Had it not been for his job as a teacher at a primary school, he would have realised how tough
it was.

B. Only after he had realised how tough it was did he get a job as a teacher at a primary school.

C. Not until he had got a job as a teacher at a primary school did he realise how tough it was.
D. Scarcely had he realised how tough it was when he got a job as a teacher at a primary school.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to choose
the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 27 to 31.

Taking part in games and sports teaches young people a lot of very useful skills, as well as
helping them to (27) ______ fit and healthy. Firstly, games (28) ______ involve more than just a
contest between two competitors teach people to have respect for rules, because no game will
work unless everyone plays according to them.

The other thing you discover is that you cannot (29) ______ success by yourself in a team game.
You have to support each other, otherwise you can never win. Team games also teach you that
losing is not the end of the world. You will always have (30) ______ opportunity and you may
be more successful against your opponents next time. It is extremely important to learn how to
be a good loser (31) ______ being able to handle defeat is an important lesson in life.

(Adapted from Compact PET for Schools)

Question 27. A. grow B. come C. keep D. shape

Question 28. A. which B. when C. who D. where

Question 29. A. compete B. achieve C. offer D. increase

Question 30. A. many B. several C. another D. a few

Question 31. A. however B. because C. though D. so

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 from 32 to 36.

It wasn't my usual holiday experience: standing on the beach, getting ready to release a baby sea
turtle no bigger than my hand. But that was how I spent my final night in Puerto Vallarta,
Mexico. During my week there, I had seen other tourists releasing the turtles in the early
evening, and as my stay came to an end, I decided to join in.

Oscar, the organiser, runs Sociedad Ecológica de Occidente - a conservation project that brings
tourists and residents together to save the sea turtles of Puerta Vallarta. These turtles are under
threat from poachers who want their meat and eggs. But Oscar and his volunteers collect the
eggs and take them to protected areas where they are allowed to hatch in safety.

We listened to Oscar's instructions. He told us that the turtles were released as the sun goes down
so the bright lights of the hotels and nightclubs don't stop them finding their way back to the sea.
We stood a few metres from the sea's edge holding our one-day-old turtles carefully in both
hands. At a signal from Oscar, we gently placed them on the sand, stepped back and watched as
they crawled slowly into the sea.
Back home, I still think of the tiny baby turtle and wonder where it is now. Did it make it to the
open sea? Is it safe? Oscar Aranda has dedicated his life to saving the sea turtles; I only gave a
few minutes of my time, but those minutes will stay with me for a lifetime.

(Adapted from On Screen)

Question 32. What does the passage mainly discuss?

A. A forgettable vacation experience B. A unusual camping trip in Mexico

C. An effort to raise social awareness D. A meaningful holiday experience

Question 33. According to the passage, the author decided to help with the project because
______.

A. he was concerned with protecting species and their habitats

B. he wanted to do something different before his holiday ended

C. he aimed to inspire other tourists to join the conservation effort

D. he accepted Oscar’s offer to join other tourists to save sea turtles

Question 34. The word threat in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _______.

A. danger B. origin C. development D. support

Question 35. The word them in paragraph 3 refers to _______.

A. lights B. instructions C. eggs D. turtles

Question 36. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?

A. Oscar and other volunteers take the turtles’ eggs to safe places.

B. The residents of Puerta Vallarta join in the project and help Oscar.

C. The experience in Mexico made the author more interested in wildlife.

D. The author didn’t leave right away after he placed sea turtles on the sand.

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 from 37 to 43.

Los Angeles dancer, Brian Perez, was eating out with his friends one evening when suddenly
everyone went quiet. To his horror, he saw that the reason for this was that people were checking
their phones. Realising he had to do something to stop this, Brian made a rather daring
suggestion. What if they all put their gadgets in a pile in the middle of the table until they had
finished the meal? If anyone picked up their phone, that person would have to pay the whole bill.
And so, it is said, the game of 'phone stacking' was born.
The necessity for action like this highlights a major problem in today's society: our inability to
disconnect from technology. But while Brian's idea deals with the obsession in a social context,
measures also need to be taken at home. Some people drop their smartphones into a box the
moment they arrive home, which gives them the chance to interact with the people they live
with.

A less drastic solution is to ban electronic devices at certain times of day when the whole family
is likely to be together, for example at meal times. This can be hard for everyone. On a normal
day, however, dinner takes less than an hour, and the benefits of exchanging opinions with the
rest of the family certainly makes up for the time spent offline.

Taking a break from technology is one thing, but knowing when to turn off a device is another.
This is where a digital curfew comes in handy, a set time when all devices must be put away.
And then it's time for bed. One of the best ways of ensuring you can sleep at night is to ban
electronic devices altogether from the bedroom. With technology out of the room, a line has been
drawn between daytime and sleep time, which enables us to switch off ourselves and drift off to
sleep.

(Adapted from Solutions)

Question 37. Which could be the best title for the passage?

A. The Society that Cannot Switch Off

B. Lack of Sleep: Is Technology to Blame?

C. Screen Time Control: For Better or Worse?

D. Technology and Communication at Home

Question 38. The word daring in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _______.

A. expected B. normal C. comfortable D. brave

Question 39. According to paragraph 1, Brian Perez introduced the game of ‘phone stacking’ to
______.

A. ease the tension among diners B. prevent impolite phone behaviour

C. encourage his friends to talk D. avoid paying for the whole meal

Question 40. The word highlights in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.

A. provides B. handles C. emphasises D. recognises

Question 41. The word them in paragraph 2 refers to ______.

A. devices B. people C. measures D. smartphones

Question 42. Which of the following is true according to the passage?

A. Brian’s idea to disconnect people from technology isn’t suitable at home.

B. Banning electronic device use at meal times is far from easy for anyone.

C. Some people drop their smartphones into a box to concentrate on their work.

D. A ‘digital curfew’ should be tried if you want to take a break from social life.

Question 43. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?

A. Using electronic devices at meal times can encourage discussion.

B. Technological advances can pose a big threat to family harmony.

C. There’s little recognition of the danger of using electronic devices.

D. It’s important to set boundaries with technology before bedtime.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in
meaning to the underlined bold word(s) in each of the following questions.

Question 44. He told us a very amusing story and all of us couldn’t stop laughing.

A. boring B. funny C. strange D. costly

Question 45. The good news is that student numbers are expanding rapidly thanks to our
campaign.

A. growing B. keeping C. maintaining D. declining

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 46. Teenagers nowadays only have a face-to-face conversation once in a while because
they tend to meet their friends online.

A. attentively B. regularly C. selectively D. sometimes

Question 47. Living independently has never bothered him; he’s used to it.

A. limited B. worried C. protected D. pleased

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 48. My friends and I go on an excursion to the countryside last weekend.

A B C D

Question 49. They claimed that the construction project only had a negligent impact on
the A B

environment, but the research findings were completely contradictory.

C D

Question 50. He collected old books and gave it away to poor children in his town.

A B C D

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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. mind B. find C. pick D. light

Question 2. A. centre B. campus C. cupboard D. climate

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 the primary stress in each of the following questions.

Question 3. A. survive B. defend C. appeal D. struggle

Question 4. A. factory B. discussion C. applicant D. capital

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 5. Medical advances have brought about great gains in life expectancy.

A. impacts B. purposes C. benefits D. disadvantages

Question 6. With no specific instructions, the interns were totally at sea with the new system.

A. confused B. clear C. inexperienced D. frustrated

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in
meaning to the underlined bold word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 7. The teacher gave us an assignment on the impacts of urbanisation last week.

A. choice B. image C. task D. value

Question 8. Clare likes parties and enjoys meeting people; she’s very sociable.

A. confident B. independent C. lonely D. outgoing

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of
the following questions.

Question 9. Humans have been polluting the ecosystem with chemical fertilisers, ______ many
species at risk.

A. put B. to put C. is put D. putting

Question 10. He got a speeding _______ for going through the red light.

A. document B. card C. ticket D. file

Question 11. It’s getting _______ difficult to find affordable housing today.

A. the most and most B. more and more

C. the more and more D. the more and the most

Question 12. Please ______ us of any changes to the project schedule.

A. informative B. information C. inform D. informatively

Question 13. If it doesn’t stop ______ soon, we will have to cancel the match.

A. raining B. to raining C. to rain D. rain

Question 14. When we were hiking through the dense forest, we ____ a strange animal.

A. have seen B. see C. would see D. saw

Question 15. Male students are more active than female students, ______?

A. aren’t they B. do they C. don’t they D. are they

Question 16. They ______ a lot in common. Both enjoy playing tennis and reading novels.

A. take B. put C. raise D. have

Question 17. We will submit the proposal to the council ______.

A. when we collected enough signatures B. after we had collected enough signatures

C. once we collect enough signatures D. as we was collecting enough signatures

Question 18. Everyone thought that the team had lost the match, but the coach had a card
_______ to change the situation.

A. up his arm B. up his pants C. up his noses D. up his sleeve

Question 19. At the weekend, our family often goes on an excursion to ______ countryside.

A. an B. the C. a D. Ø (no article)

Question 20. We waited for Henry ______ half an hour but he didn’t come.

A. at B. on C. for D. to

Question 21. Being selected as the host country for the Olympics ______ great honour for Paris.

A. certified B. inherited C. conferred D. defined

Question 22. When the book _______ in the early 21st century, it rapidly became a best-seller.

A. publishes B. was published C. has published D. had published

Question 23. Tony found it challenging to _______ other students in this advanced class.

A. get through to B. look forward to C. keep up with D. face up to

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to
complete each of the following exchanges.

Question 24. Susan and Laura are at the school canteen.

- Susan: “__________”

- Laura: “Yes, please.”

A. Could you pass me the salt, please? B. Would you like some bread?

C. Do you prefer tea or coffee? D. Do you mind if I sit here?

Question 25. Jimmy and Peter are chatting.

- Jimmy: “I believe that university education is the best choice for school-leavers.”

- Peter: “________. Vocational education can be a useful alternative.”

A. I couldn’t agree more B. That’s a shame

C. It’s a good idea D. I don’t quite agree

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to choose
the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 26 to 30.
In the past, summer fires were common in Australia. Now, because of climate change, there's an
even higher number than there used to be. And they're larger, too. Recently, one fire grew so (26)
______ that it created a tornado nearly 500 metres wide. It destroyed (27) ______ homes in the
capital city, Canberra. These unlucky houses were situated less than 100 metres from a large area
of pine trees on the edge of the city.

Several individual fires started burning and, (28) ______ it was difficult for firefighters to reach
them, they continued to burn. When the wind speed suddenly increased a few days later, the fires
joined together. Scientists now (29) _____ this Australia's first 'fire tornado'. This was an
extremely rare event in Australia's history and was produced by storms (30) _____ accompanied
the fire.

(Adapted from Prepare)

Question 26. A. similar B. powerful C. ambitious D. demanding

Question 27. A. many B. another C. a little D. every

Question 28. A. though B. so C. however D. because

Question 29. A. tell B. view C. call D. make

Question 30. A. when B. which C. whom D. who

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 from 31 to 35.

RoboCup is a football competition that has taken place every year since 1997. But the players are
not human; they are robots. The aim is to create, by the middle of the 21st century, a team of
robot footballers that are able to play against and beat the winners of the real World Cup.

In order for robots to play football, robotics companies have had to develop special technologies.
Each robot is fitted with a webcam which is connected to a computer inside the robot. The robot
is able to see where the other players are, where the goal is and, most importantly, where the ball
is.

They are programmed to make their own decisions and during the match the robots' creators are
not allowed to tell them what to do. The robots are, however, able to communicate with other
members of their team, via a wireless network.

The technologies that are being developed for scoring goals have other uses as well. It may be
possible to develop robots that can be used in search and rescue, for example, finding people
trapped in buildings after earthquakes. They may not be as fun to watch as real footballers, but at
least they don't demand enormous salaries!

(Adapted from Solutions)

Question 31. The passage is mainly about ______.

A. the impact of robots on sports B. the future of robotics

C. intelligent robot footballers D. a normal football competition

Question 32. According to paragraph 1, what is special about RoboCup?

A. It is organised every other year. B. It is created by a robot.

C. The players are not humans. D. Both robots and humans take part in it.

Question 33. The word fitted in paragraph 2 mostly means ______.

A. invented B. equipped C. explored D. located

Question 34. The word them in paragraph 3 refers to _______.

A. robots B. decisions C. members D. creators

Question 35. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

A. Robots have the potential for doing search and rescue work.

B. Robot footballers earn more money than human footballers.

C. Robot footballers have to make their own choices during the match.

D. With special technologies, robots can play football like humans.

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 from 36 to 42.

Scientist Dr Russell Carley is interested in finding out about friendship in the 21st century. He
started by trying to answer the question: “Can online friends be as good as face-to-face friends?”
Surprisingly, he found that the answer is a big yes! A friend is someone who gives you honest
advice and support, and, of course, an online friend can do that. When you feel anxious in the
middle of the night, there's always someone who can give you support through a text, a message
or just a 'like'.

Having online friends is good for your memory, too. There's a lot of information to check every
day. When you see an interesting holiday picture, you make a note in your mind to ask your pal
about it next time they're online, or when you're together in person. Also, you can find friends
who have the same interests as you more easily. For most of us, the online community provides
support, it builds our confidence, and we feel loved.

So, if online friends are so good, do we need real friends? Interestingly, Dr Carley's research
suggests that we do. As he points out, with your real friends, you are in the same physical space;
you create memories together as you experience and enjoy doing things with each other. You
have to be more responsible with your real friends, as you can't just 'unfriend' them if you
disagree with them!

Dr Carley explains the science. “When you are with your friends, you get hugs and high fives.
Hugging is good for us because our body produces a chemical called oxytocin that makes us feel
good and we also feel trust and love. Chatting to your best pals, you copy their words and
gestures. When they smile, you smile too! So, in conclusion, both real friends and online friends
are great - they just help us in different ways.”

(Adapted from Prepare)

Question 36. Which of the following could be the best title for the passage?

A. The Surprising Truth about Real-life Friendships

B. Online Friendships are a Joke!

C. Can Online Friends be a Solution to Loneliness?

D. Friendship in the 21st Century

Question 37. According to paragraph 1, Dr Russell Carley wants to find out whether ______.

A. online friendships can be as fulfilling as real-life friendships

B. online friends are willing to help their real-life friends

C. there are any differences between friendships in the past and now

D. an online friend is more supportive than a face-to-face friend

Question 38. The word anxious in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _______.

A. delighted B. energetic C. worried D. different

Question 39. The word interests in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _______.

A. points B.hobbies C. roles D. effects

Question 40. The word them in paragraph 3 refers to _____.

A. things B. memories C. online friends D. real friends

Question 41. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A. Your memory can become worse if you spend too much time with online friends.

B. An online friend can give you support and advice if you are in a bad situation.

C. It is not easy to create memorable experiences with your face-to-face friends.

D. Oxytocin can only be produced when we hug one of our closest friends.
Question 42. It can be inferred from the passage that ________.

A. real friends offer us more support than online friends in times of trouble

B. it is normal to stop being friendly with an online friend after an argument

C. spending time with your real friends can lead to a shared emotional experience

D. both real-life and online friendships shape the way we interact with others

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 43. Fiona uses to work part-time as a waitress when she was at college.

A B C D
Question 44. Teenagers can get addicted to social media easily if parents don’t control his

A B C

screen time.

Question 45. A momentary decision like whether to pursue tertiary education or not

A B

necessitates careful consideration of one’s goals and aspirations.

C D

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 46. It is likely that we will miss the flight to Chicago.

A. We ought to miss the flight to Chicago. B. We must miss the flight to Chicago.

C. We have to miss the flight to Chicago. D. We may miss the flight to Chicago.

Question 47. “We had a field trip to Trang An Landscape Complex last week,” said Trung.

A. Trung said they had had a field trip to Trang An Landscape Complex the week before.

B. Trung said they have had a field trip to Trang An Landscape Complex the week before.

C. Trung said they will have a field trip to Trang An Landscape Complex the week before.

D. Trung said they had had a field trip to Trang An Landscape Complex last week.

Question 48. He hasn’t gone jogging for two weeks.

A. He didn’t go jogging two weeks ago. B. He has two weeks to go jogging.

C. He started to go jogging two weeks ago. D. He last went jogging two weeks ago.

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 49. The footballer had just scored a stunning goal. The spectators gave him applause
and shouts.

A. Not until the spectators had given him applause and shouts did the footballer score a stunning
goal.

B. Hardly had the footballer scored a stunning goal than the spectators gave him applause and
shouts.
C. Only when the spectators gave him applause and shouts did the footballer score a stunning
goal.

D. Barely had the footballer scored a stunning goal when the spectators gave him applause and
shouts.

Question 50. The alarm didn’t ring. He was late for the meeting.

A. If the alarm had rung, he would have been late for the meeting.

B. If the alarm had rung, he wouldn’t have been late for the meeting.

C. If the alarm had rung, he wouldn’t be late for the meeting.

D. If the alarm hadn’t rung, he wouldn’t have been late for the meeting.

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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. system B. disease C. subject D. symbol

Question 2. A. sound B. drought C. cough D. house

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 the primary stress in each of the following questions.

Question 3. A. character B. memory C. awareness D. business

Question 4. A. believe B. balance C. arrive D. control

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 5. They tried to warn him about the dangers of exploring the cave, but their words fell
on deaf ears.
A. were attentively listened B. were deliberately ignored

C. were completely refused D. were heavily criticised

Question 6. Taking a leisurely stroll along the coast in the evening can benefit your mental
health a lot.

A. assist B. improve C. harm D. increase

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in
meaning to the underlined bold word(s) in each of the following questions.

Question 7. The reality show was rated as a failure because it failed to attract young viewers.

A. shaped B. affected C. produced D. judged

Question 8. It’s unusual for the weather to become hot during winter months.

A. normal B. strange C. difficult D. common

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of
the following questions.

Question 9. She will take a cooking class _______.

A. after she had finished her exam B. before she finished her exam

C. once she will finish her exam D. when she finishes her exam

Question 10. The more crowded a city is, ______ the quality of life is.

A. the worse B. the worst C. the worse than D. worse than

Question 11. During these sessions, we highly encouraged _______ your mind.
A. speak B. to speaking C. speaking D. to speak

Question 12. Two Vietnamese women appeared in the opening _____ of the movie.

A. sight B. scene C. vision D. view

Question 13. It was such a ______ experience when we worked on the project together.

A. meaningful B. meaning C. mean D. meaningfully

Question 14. I saw an advertisement for voluntary positions on Facebook _____ chance, so I
applied.

A. on B. at C. with D. by

Question 15. The school plays an important role in _______ students who display antisocial
behaviours.

A. establishing B. entertaining C. facilitating D. socialising

Question 16. Susan ________ in many conservation programmes in her town since she graduated
from university.

A. participates B. has participated C. was participating D. will participate

Question 17. Despite living in different cities, we’ve tried to ______ in touch by writing letters
and sending postcards on special occasions.

A. lend B. keep C. stand D. rise

Question 18. Your mother prepared this soup, _______?

A. hadn’t she B. had she C. did she D. didn’t she

Question 19. Volunteering equips young people with some essential skills, ______ them more

employable.

A. to make B. made C. making D. is made

Question 20. Dark clouds were gathering in _____ sky and it started to rain.

A. a B. the C. Ø (no article) D. an

Question 21. The government has decided to ______ a new law to reduce car emissions.

A. bring in B. make for C. take up D. set aside

Question 22. The firm’s plan to expand into Asian markets ______ yesterday morning.

A. announced B. has announced C. was announcing D. was announced

Question 23. The teacher tirelessly worked to knock the mischievous student into ______,
investing considerable time and effort to guide him.

A. ground B. shape C. stick D. mould

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to
complete each of the following exchanges.

Question 24. Tina and Hank are chatting.

- Tina: “I think that students shouldn’t be required to do homework.”

- Hank: “________. Doing homework helps them retain knowledge better.”

A. I couldn’t agree with you more B. I think it’s a good idea

C. I don’t agree with you D. Sorry to hear that

Question 25. Hoa and Giang are in the park.

- Hoa: “_________”

- Giang: “I’m afraid not. The sign says “Keep off the Grass.”

A. Do you mind if I sit here? B. Could you pass me the pen, please?

C. Would you like something to eat? D. Can I walk on the grass?

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to choose
the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 26 to 30.

According to a recently published study, people who only get six or seven hours of sleep have
longer life (26) _______ than those who sleep eight or more hours. “The idea that we need eight
hours of sleep is completely unscientific,” said Professor Daniel Kripke, who led the study. The
methods used, (27) ______, have been criticised. Investigators relied on people's own accounts
of how long they slept, (28)______ could be rather imprecise, as no one really knows when they
fall asleep.

Contrary to Professor Kripke's findings, (29) ______ experts believe that getting insufficient
sleep is a serious problem. What all scientists agree on is that more research is needed to
discover exactly what the relationship is between sleep and longevity. This research is essential
because with all the (30) ______ of modern life, such as cable TV and the Internet, it seems that
a good night's rest is becoming increasingly rare.

(Adapted from Mastermind Use of English)

Question 26. A. response B. requirement C. expectancy D. purpose

Question 27. A. because B. so C. therefore D. however

Question 28. A. when B. which C. whose D. who

Question 29. A. much B. most C. every D. another

Question 30. A. abilities B. qualities C. habits D. distractions

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 from 31 to 35.

Going to the gym or the sports centre often feels like a joyless necessity. The sweaty rooms and

irritating music seem to be part of the price you pay for getting fit. In actual fact, your exercise
routine will have some bad side-effects and we don't just mean aching muscles! Gyms and sports
centres need huge amounts of energy for lights, air conditioning, heating - and of course, pools
and machines.
Luckily, there's now another way for people who care about more than calorie-counting. Green
Fitness allows you to exercise in the open air, surrounded by birdsong. What's more, rather than
destroying the planet, you'll be helping to preserve it. How? By doing conservation work in
some of the most beautiful parts of the country.

If you've never done any gardening before, don't worry. We'll give you all the training you need.
Volunteers cooperate to achieve tasks together, so you won't be on your own. The team spirit is
amazing- something which you're never going to find at the gym! What's more, many volunteers
have reported that taking part in sessions has boosted their self-esteem and happiness. However,
this is not a 'soft' alternative and laziness is not an option! An hour's moderate gardening is at
least as demanding as a six- kilometre jog and builds strength in all parts of your body.

(Adapted from Insight)

Question 31. Which of the following could be the best title for the passage?

A. Staying in Shape by Gardening B. Side-effects of Exercising

C. Go Green and Get Fit D. Jogging and Green Living

Question 32. According to paragraph 1, which of the following is a bad side-effect of gyms and
sports centres?

A. The price is too expensive for everyone to afford.

B. They only play annoying music during workout sessions.

C. They use huge amounts of energy for different purposes.

D. They are not well equipped with modern facilities.

Question 33. The word preserve in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _______.

A. damage B. consider C. recover D. protect

Question 34. The word their in paragraph 3 refers to _______.

A. sessions B. volunteers C. tasks D. parts

Question 35. According to the passage, what is NOT indicated about Green Fitness?

A. It combines conservation work with exercise.

B. It allows people to exercise in the open air.

C. It provides training in gardening for its members.

D. Its participants have to jog for six kilometres.

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 from 36 to 42.

Welcome to Nunavik - a beautiful landscape of forests, blue skies and clear waters. You might
think that Nunavik's geographical position at the ends of the Earth keeps it safe from big city
problems like air and water pollution.

Unfortunately, the pretty villages of Nunavik have not escaped the problems that the rest of the
world is facing, too. Some years ago, scientists made a worrying discovery. An extremely
dangerous group of chemicals known as 'persistent organic pollutants' (or POPs) were attacking
the Arctic environment. POPs are used everywhere - in TVs, in lights and in paint. They are also
sprayed onto crops as pesticides. Over time, they become gas and go into the air, and the wind
carries them thousands of kilometres.

POPs can cause cancer and allergies, as well as other damage. They can also cause
developmental problems in babies and children. Clearly, something had to be done about the
problem and so in the 1990s, the United Nations held a meeting called the Stockholm
Convention to discuss banning lots of the POP chemicals. Since then, many countries have
agreed to start producing fewer POP chemicals, and as a result, levels of POPs in the Arctic are
falling.

It will take many years for the problem to go away. For one thing, buildings around the world
still have many tons of POPs in their paint and wiring. For all the people and animals in the
Arctic regions, their only hope is the work of scientists and the help of the rest of the world in
putting an end to POPs once and for all.

(Adapted from Close-up)

Question 36. Which best serves as the best title for the passage?
A. The Cost of Sustainability B. Danger at the Ends of the Earth

C. A Recipe for Disaster D. A Groundbreaking Discovery

Question 37. The word escaped in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.

A. responded B. managed C. affected D. avoided

Question 38. According to paragraph 2, what is said about POPs?

A. They are mainly used by farmers. B. They become toxic gas in a few days.

C. They had a bad impact on the Arctic. D. They were discovered by chance.

Question 39. The word them in paragraph 2 refers to ______.

A. crops B. POPs C. pesticides D. chemicals

Question 40. The word falling in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ______.

A. declining B. increasing C. remaining D. changing

Question 41. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

A. People who are exposed to POPs are likely to suffer from cancer and allergies.

B. When POPs go into the air, they can be carried by the wind thousands of kilometres.

C. The United Nations took necessary measures to deal with the POP chemicals.

D. Many countries have still produced POPs despite the ban enacted by the United Nations.

Question 42. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?

A. It’s impossible to eliminate POPs because of their high presence in buildings.

B. People and animals in the Arctic regions are vulnerable to the effects of POPs.

C. The Stockholm Convention plays a vital role in deciding the world’s future.

D. It will take considerable time to get used to the presence of POPs in daily life.

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 43. A dramatic shift in our planet’s weather patterns could cause intensive damage

A B C

to ecosystems and threaten food security.

D
Question 44. Gone with the Wind uses to be my sister’s favourite novel when she was in high

A B C D

school.

Question 45. He has the habit of taking notes during class so that he can review it later on.

A B C D

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 46. Students are advised to participate in extracurricular activities.

A. Students must participate in extracurricular activities.

B. Students should participate in extracurricular activities.

C. Students can participate in extracurricular activities.

D. Students would participate in extracurricular activities.

Question 47. Sarah has worked part-time as a babysitter for 2 months.

A. Sarah didn’t work part-time as a babysitter 2 months ago.

B. Sarah last worked part-time as a babysitter 2 months ago.

C. Sarah has 2 months to work part-time as a babysitter.

D. Sarah started working part-time as a babysitter 2 months ago.

Question 48. “My father fixed the bicycle yesterday,” said Tony.

A. Tony said that my father had fixed the bicycle the day before.

B. Tony said that his father had fixed the bicycle the day before.

C. Tony said that his father would fix the bicycle the day before.

D. Tony said that his father has fixed the bicycle the day before.

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 49. Our group had just finished our presentation. There was a power outage.

A. Had it been for a power outage, our group would have finished our presentation.

B. No sooner had just our group finished our presentation than there was a power outage.
C. Scarcely had there been a power outage when our group finished our presentation.

D. Only after there had been a power outage did our group finish our presentation.

Question 50. She skipped classes frequently. She was expelled from school.

A. If she hadn’t skipped classes frequently, she would have been expelled from school.

B. If she hadn’t skipped classes frequently, she wouldn’t have been expelled from school.

C. If she had skipped classes frequently, she wouldn’t have been expelled from school.

D. If she had skipped classes frequently, she would have been expelled from school.

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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of
the following questions.

Question 1. The meeting will resume ________.

A. as soon as we fix this technical fault B. after we had fixed this technical fault

C. before we fixed this technical fault D. when we will fix this technical fault

Question 2. The player was given a red car for arguing with the _______.

A. supervisor B. examiner C. referee D. judge

Question 3. It’s _______ room I’ve ever seen!

A. the dirtiest B. the most dirtiest C. dirtier D. the dirtier

Question 4. After months of struggling, our firm began to turn the _____ and see noticeable
improvements in our sales.

A. paper B. corner C. ladder D. picture

Question 5. During a job interview, you must display your ability to communicate ______.

A. effect B. affect C. effective D. effectively

Question 6. Everyone tries to make sure that nothing _____ wrong during the performance.
A. takes B. goes C. puts D. makes

Question 7. Jimmy promised to _______ our garden while we’re on vacation.

A. set off B. take up C. look after D. give in

Question 8. The Internet is a great invention, _______?

A. wasn’t it B. isn’t it C. is it D. was it

Question 9. While he was taking a bath, he _____ something noisy in the living room.

A. is hearing B. has heard C. hears D. heard

Question 10. Farmers use toxic chemicals to control harmful pests, ______ the ecosystem.

A. is worsened B. worsened C. worsening D. worsen

Question 11. The campaign has helped to _______ the ancient custom of the local tribe.

A. renovate B. recover C. resurrect D. renew

Question 12. We were quite tired from walking, so we stopped ______ a rest.

A. to taking B. take C. taking D. to take

Question 13. Most of the roads are in poor condition since they ______ a long time ago.

A. built B. were built C. had built D. have built

Question 14. People in some parts of the world pay a lot of attention ______ good table manners.

A. with B. on C. at D. to

Question 15. Unlike other boys his age, Luke isn’t interested in ______ sports.

A. the B. an C. Ø (no article) D. a

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to
complete each of the following exchanges.

Question 16. Long and Minh are at a book fair.

- Long: “________”

- Minh: “I’m interested in sci-fi novels.”

A. What kind of books do you like? B. How often do you read books?

C. Can I borrow these books? D. Do you mind if I read this book?

Question 17. John and Clare are chatting.

- John: “I think that children shouldn’t be paid to do household chores.”

- Clare: “_______. It’s their duty to help their parents.”

A. I don’t think so B. I don’t think it’s a good idea

C. You’re wrong D. You can say that again

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 18. As cyber threats continue to rise, it’s important to be on your guard against
potential cyber attacks.

A. intentional B. prepared C. careless D. determined

Question 19. A widely held belief is that success means having a job with decent pay.

A. good B. high C. full D. low

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in
meaning to the underlined bold word(s) in each of the following questions.

Question 20. Travelling to different cultures can help widen your knowledge and perspectives.

A. record B. inform C. broaden D. prevent

Question 21. We must try to treat all the students alike, regardless of their family backgrounds.

A. differently B. equally C. personally D. ineffectively

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 the primary stress in each of the following questions.

Question 22. A. lesson B. device C. project D. music

Question 23. A. digital B. supportive C. convenient D. electric

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 24. A. mind B. rice C. fix D. sight

Question 25. A. challenge B. chorus C. scholar D. chemist

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 26. In order to mitigate the devastating impacts of climate change, many nations have

A B
 been seeking alternations to non-renewable energy sources.

C D

Question 27. A dictionary is useful for language learners because it helps him to learn new

A B C

words better

Question 28. In the past, women in different parts of the world are not allowed to vote

A B C D

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 29. “I decorated my bedroom last week,” said Tom.

A. Tom said that he decorated my bedroom the week before.

B. Tom said that he had decorated his bedroom the week before.

C. Tom said that I had decorated his bedroom the week before.

D. Tom said that he had decorated his bedroom last week.

Question 30. Johnson hasn’t gone on a sightseeing tour with his friends for six months.

A. Johnson started going on a sightseeing tour with his friends six months ago.

B. Johnson didn’t go on a sightseeing tour with his friends six months ago.

C. Johnson first went on a sightseeing tour with his friends six months ago.

D. Johnson last went on a sightseeing tour with his friends six months ago.

Question 31. Airline passengers are prohibited from opening emergency exit doors.

A. Airline passengers shouldn’t open emergency exit doors.

B. Airline passengers mustn’t open emergency exit doors.

C. Airline passengers won’t open emergency exit doors.

D. Airline passengers needn’t open emergency exit doors.

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 32. Sarah had just finished secondary education. She was awarded a scholarship to
Cambridge University.

A. Only after Sarah had been awarded a scholarship to Cambridge University did she finish
secondary education.

B. No sooner had Sarah been awarded a scholarship to Cambridge University than she finished
secondary education.

C. Not until Sarah was awarded a scholarship to Cambridge University did she finish secondary
education.

D. Barely had Sarah finished secondary education when she was awarded a scholarship to
Cambridge University.
Question 33. Her father doesn’t have much free time. He cannot take her to the zoo.

A. If her father had had much free time, he could have taken her to the zoo.

B. If only her father had much free time so that he couldn’t take her to the zoo.

C. She wishes her father had much free time so that he could take her to the zoo.

D. Unless her father has much free time, he cannot take her to the zoo.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to choose
the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 34 to 38.

Trees provide us with (34) _____ valuable resources such as building materials, fuel, rubber, and
food. They also provide essential shelter for people, animals, and other plants as well as reducing
the devastating effects of flooding (35) ______ can make whole communities of people and
animals homeless.

Most importantly, though, they protect the world's climate by absorbing massive amounts of
harmful chemicals, such as carbon dioxide, from our atmosphere and in turn give off oxygen.
Without trees, there would be no (36) _____ of minimising the effects of global warming caused
by the Greenhouse Effect. (37) ______, trees are a constant source of medicine. Unfortunately,
tropical forests are disappearing at an alarming (38) _____ and man must act soon to protect our
most valuable natural resource.

(Adapted from FCE Use of English)

Question 34. A. each B. much C. many D. a little

Question 35. A. where B. who C. which D. whose

Question 36. A. possibility B. tendency C. character D. influence

Question 37. A. However B. Because C. Therefore D. Besides

Question 38. A. shape B. beat C. rate D. hit

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 from 39 to 43.

Jack McDougal - a 15-year-old high school student - set up a company with his dad three months
ago. It's called Sun Mower and it's been a huge success for Jack. His grass-cutting equipment is
powered by hi-tech batteries, which are recharged from solar panels. By replacing petrol with
energy from the sun, Jack is also reducing air pollution and fighting global warming.

A school science project gave him the idea. “Our teacher asked us to think of ways in which we
could make changes at home that would reduce our carbon footprint. We had recently had solar
panels installed at home, and that gave me the idea.”

What if someone hasn't got a battery-powered lawnmower and solar panels at home? Jack says
that's not a problem. “You can use an old-fashioned push mower instead of a petrol- powered
mower. There are lots of easy things you can do to reduce pollution, clean up the atmosphere and
fight global warming.”

Jack's idea has really taken off. More and more people in his area want him to mow their lawns
using his Sun Mower. Jack said, “It's great that my business is successful, but it's even better that
people are serious about improving the environment.”

(Adapted from Optimise)

Question 39. The passage is mainly about _______.

A. an interesting school science project B. the success of a non-profit company

C. the popularity of solar panels D. a clever idea to reduce pollution

Question 40. The word which in paragraph 1 refers to _______.

A. a huge success B. grass-cutting equipment

C. hi-tech batteries D. solar panels

Question 41. According to the passage, Jack got the idea of creating an eco-friendly lawnmower
through ______.

A. solar panels in his town B. his science teacher

C. his father’s company D. a science project at school

Question 42. The phrase taken off in paragraph 4 mostly means _______.

A. become popular B. declined slightly C. been refused D. become unacceptable

Question 43. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

A. The lawnmower Jack uses is beneficial to the environment.

B. Jack’s neighbours want to get their lawns mowed by his mower.

C. It’s not necessary to use high-tech equipment to reduce pollution.

D. Jack’s lawnmower can work efficiently without high-tech batteries.

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 from 44 to 50.

According to the latest figures, the average number of friends people have on social media is

somewhere between 200 and 300. Research suggests that this figure is actually higher for
teenagers. But is this a realistic amount? Is it feasible to maintain meaningful relationships with
so many people, in particular those you may never actually meet in person?

Nowadays, we are just one click away from making new friends on social media. This has led
some people to question just how sincere the friendship is. We're living in a time where we
expect things to happen instantly, so is it really all that surprising that the way we form
friendships has adapted to this trend? Perhaps it shows how social media has made friendships
less sincere, reducing them to a series of meaningless 'adds' and 'likes'.

Real friendships, on the other hand, take time to build. My most important relationships haven't
grown out of a few trivial online exchanges. It's taken years of shared experiences to develop
strong and lasting bonds. And these for me - and I believe for most other people too - are much
more valuable and meaningful. It's something that cannot be replicated on social media, no
matter how many times you have 'liked' a person's posts.

It has been suggested that technology is ruining our relationships with other people. However, it
seems undeniable that it has now altered people's priorities, and transformed the way that we
manage our friendships in the most fundamental ways. Ultimately, though, it's up to us to decide
how real and meaningful those friendships truly are.

(Adapted from Open World)

Question 44. Which best serves as the title for the passage?

A. Exploring the Reality of Friendships B. A Lifelong Friendship in the Digital Age

C. Social Media and Friendship D. From Online Friends to Close Companions

Question 45. The word feasible in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _______.

A. practical B. unlikely C. normal D. important

Question 46. According to paragraph 2, making new friends quite easily on social media has led
to some doubt about ______.

A. the influence of online friends B. the honesty of real friends

C. the quality of friendships D. the sincerity of social media

Question 47. The word them in paragraph 2 refers to ______.

A. people B. friendships C. things D. friends

Question 48. The word ruining in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to _______.

A. improving B. recognising C. combining D. damaging

Question 49. Which of the following is true according to the passage?

A. The number of online friends each individual has is unexpectedly high.

B. Social media helps to cement friendships by a series of ‘adds’ and ‘likes’.

C. It takes a lot of time to form and develop an intimate real friendship.

D. Technology has changed the way we establish friendships in real life.

Question 50. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?

A. Each person must control the influence of online friendships on their lives.

B. The author values deep and meaningful friendships that are built over time.

C. The authenticity of online friendships is completely affected by technology.

D. The way we form friendships accurately reflects the influence of social media.

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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. shine B. fight C. mind D. skip

Question 2. A. through B. theme C. than D. thought

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 the primary stress in each of the following questions.

Question 3. A. carry B. respect C. obey D. affect

Question 4. A. protective B. disabled C. delicious D. cultural

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. Mr. Lam is _______ artisan in my village.

A. as skilful B. the most skilful C. more skilful D. the more skilful

Question 6. The charity event which took place last Sunday attracted a lot of media ______.
A. attentively B. attend C. attention D. attentive

Question 7. Several environmental campaigns have been launched across the city, ______ young
people to take action to protect the environment.

A. encouraging B. is encouraged C. to encourage D. encouraged

Question 8. We used to spend the whole evening watching various programmes on _____ TV.

A. the B. an C. a D. Ø (no article)

Question 9. It’s such a pity that their start-up project _______ because of lack of funds.

A. caught on B. fell through C. took off D. gave up

Question 10. These houseplants ______ two days ago before we went on holiday.

A. watered B. have watered C. were watered D. were watering

Question 11. We regret _______ that the flight VN108 to Da Nang has been cancelled.

A. announcing B. to announce C. announce D. to announcing

Question 12. Paul hardly drinks coffee, _______?

A. did he B. doesn’t he C. didn’t he D. does he

Question 13. It’s of great importance that the school should _______ itself to the special needs of
underprivileged students.

A. assimilate B. integrate C. coordinate D. orientate

Question 14. His uncle has been in hospital since he ______ an operation on his knee.

A. had B. was having C. has D. would have

Question 15. Doing a part-time job while you are at college can help to cover living ______.

A. incomes B. fares C. expenses D. pensions

Question 16. We will organise a welcome event for foreign students _______.

A. when they will visit our school B. as they visit our school

C. once they had visited our school D. by the time they visited our school

Question 17. The concert aimed to ______ funds for cancer patients.

A. lay B. rise C. take D. raise

Question 18. El Niño has had a significant impact ______ global weather patterns.

A. at B. on C. of D. to
Question 19. In times of adversity or crisis, someone who has a good head ______ can remain
calm to find solutions.

A. on their legs B. on their eyes C. on their ears D. on their shoulders

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to
complete each of the following exchanges.

Question 20. Martin is at the supermarket.

- Martin: “________”

- Sales clerk: “It’s in aisle 6, on the left-hand side.”

A. Can I pay by credit card? B. Where can I find seafood?

C. Do you have the time? D. Do you prefer tea or coffee?

Question 21. Joey and Ha are chatting.

- Joey: “I think students should be allowed to use electronic devices in the classroom.”

- Ha: “________ They can be distracted and struggle to focus on the lesson.”

A. You can say that again. B. For sure!

C. Really? D. I don’t think so.

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 22. Susan began to learn to play the violin when she was twelve.

A. Susan hasn’t learnt to play the violin since she was twelve.
B. Susan didn’t learn to play the violin when she was twelve.

C. Susan used to learn to play the violin when she was twelve.

D. Susan has learnt to play the violin since she was twelve.

Question 23. “I worked as a volunteer last year,” said Phong.

A. Phong said that he had worked as a volunteer the year before.

B. Phong said that he worked as a volunteer last year.

C. Phong said that he has worked as a volunteer the year before.

D. Phong said that he would work as a volunteer the year before.

Question 24. People are allowed to walk their dogs in the park.
A. People must walk their dogs in the park.

B. People need to walk their dogs in the park.

C. People will walk their dogs in the park.

D. People can walk their dogs in the park.

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 25. John didn’t do revision for the exam. He couldn’t pass it.

A. If John had done revision for the exam, he could have passed it.

B. If John had done revision for the exam, he couldn’t have passed it.

C. If John hadn’t done revision for the exam, he couldn’t have passed it.

D. If John hadn’t done revision for the exam, he could have passed it.

Question 26. The teacher explained the complex concept carefully. His students couldn’t
understand it.

A. Not until the teacher had explained the complex concept carefully could his students
understand it.

B. Scarcely had the teacher explained the complex concept carefully when his students couldn’t

understand it.
C. However carefully the teacher explained the complex concept; his students couldn’t
understand it.

D. No sooner had the teacher explained the complex concept carefully than his students could
understand it.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to choose
the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 27 to 31.

At school, the vast majority of what we learn is factual. In history lessons we memorise names
and dates; in science we have to (27) ______ with chemical formulas and complex equations; in
maths it's all numbers and signs. It's only in language lessons where we may come across fiction.
Some people would argue that there's little point in reading something (28) ______ is 'made up'.
If this is the case, why do language teachers encourage their students to look at anything apart
from dictionaries and reference materials?

It is (29) ______ they are aware of the benefits that reading brings. It isn't simply because
reading fiction helps us escape reality for a while and switch off from our everyday routines.
Reading fiction also teaches us to see the world through (30) _____ people's eyes. It enables us
to understand the feelings of others, making us more (31) ______. Fiction, in other words, helps
us be better friends.

(Adapted from First For Schools Trainer)

Question 27. A. face B. cope C. change D. mark

Question 28. A. where B. who C. whom D. which

Question 29. A. though B. because C. so D. even

Question 30. A. each B. every C. other D. another

Question 31. A. ambitious B. positive C. successful D. empathetic

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 from 32 to 36.

When you are abroad, you must be careful how you express yourself with your body. If you
make your hand into a fist and begin to shake it at somebody, most people will understand that
you're angry. But not all actions mean the same in every country. In Asia, people are very careful
not to touch anybody with their foot. And, like many other countries, they never put their feet on
chairs and tables where they are sitting.

In Fiji, people shake hands for a very long time. Don't worry if this continues for all of your

conversation - it's normal. Greetings in some European countries are often quite physical.
People kiss friends and family on the cheek and they often hug. In countries like France, what
you do at the dinner table is very important. Don't put your elbow on the table, and don't eat with
your fingers. People will think you are rude if you do this.

Some countries have different ways of saying 'yes' and 'no'. In Greece and Bulgaria, people
shake their head for yes and nod for no. This can be confusing, so it's probably better to learn the
words for yes and no. However, there is one international expression that everybody understands.
If you are having problems and you don't know what to say, the best thing to do is smile.

(Adapted from Navigate)

Question 32. What is the main idea of the passage?

A. The importance of verbal communication

B. Non-verbal communication in Asian nations

C. Body language across the world

D. Good manners in different cultures

Question 33. The word they in paragraph 1 refers to _______.

A. countries B. feet C. actions D. people

Question 34. According to the passage, people in Asia avoid ________.

A. making a firm handshake B. being angry with a stranger

C. touching others with their feet D. shaking hands for a long time

Question 35. The word normal in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _______.

A. strange B. usual C. interesting D. unacceptable

Question 36. Which of the following is true according to the passage?

A. People in Greece and Bulgaria shake their head for no.

B. People in France pay a lot of attention to good table manners.

C. The best way to respond to a confusing situation is saying yes.

D. Greetings in some European countries are often quite formal.

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 from 37 to 43.

A recent storm in the southwest of England brought an unexpected problem - large amounts of
plastic rubbish on the beaches. The oceans are full of plastic, and when a storm moves the water
more than usual, it can also lift this rubbish from the bottom of the sea and move it to the shore.
It is clearly a big problem, but some people are now taking action themselves.
In one town, a group of local people have decided to clean up their beach themselves. Although
they are all volunteers, so they aren't paid, they spend every weekend down on the shore,
collecting as much rubbish as they can. They put it into different bags, depending on the type.
They sell anything valuable, recycle as much as possible, and leave the rest to be taken away as
rubbish. They also encourage tourists who use the beach to pick up five pieces of rubbish before
they leave.

One family is using art to make people think about the problem of plastic in the oceans. Sara and
John Bailey, together with their two children, regularly collect rubbish from the beach near their
home and use it to create works of art. Sara says they have great fun together choosing which
things to use and thinking of clever ways to use them. The works of art go into local shops, and
the money they make from them pays for any materials that they need.

A bigger project is using plastic from the oceans to create useful products for local people. The
project, which receives financial help from the government, collects plastic from the beach. It
sends it to a local factory, where it is recycled and made into kayaks, or small boats. These
kayaks go back to local people at no cost, and people can then use them to spend time on the sea
collecting more plastic.

Although governments clearly need to take action to deal with the problem of plastic in the
oceans, it seems that individuals and local groups can also be a big part of the solution.

(Adapted from Open World)

Question 37. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?

A. From Rubbish to Art: How Plastics Inspire Artists

B. Community-Led Initiatives to Tackle Ocean Pollution

C. The Power of Volunteers in a Fight Against Plastics

D. A Sea of Plastic: A Crying Need for Governments’ Action

Question 38. According to paragraph 1, after a recent storm in the south west of England, people
found ______.

A. large amounts of valuable plastic rubbish

B. historic objects dating back 100 years

C. lots of plastic trash washed up on the beaches

D. long lost items at the bottom of the ocean

Question 39. The word it in paragraph 1 refers to _______.

A. storm B. water C. sea D. rubbish

Question 40. The word encourage in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _______.

A. admit B. accept C. persuade D. allow

Question 41. The word clever in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _______.

A. creative B. expensive C. similar D. common

Question 42. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

A. The project that collects plastic from the beach receives money to pay for the work.

B. Sara and John Bailey with their children use plastic rubbish to create works of art.

C. Volunteer plastic pickers sort the rubbish they collect before selling or recycling it.

D. The kayak project charges local people a small fee to get a small boat or a kayak.
Question 43. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?

A. Governments are quite slow in dealing with plastic pollution in the oceans.

B. The problem of plastic rubbish on the beaches requires collective efforts.

C. Using art to make people aware of plastic pollution in the oceans is the best idea.

D. Collecting plastics on the beaches should be a paid job to keep them clean.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in
meaning to the underlined bold word(s) in each of the following questions.

Question 44. The Internet can be a valuable tool for students which helps them learn new
concepts.

A. useful B. complete C. ancient D. wrong

Question 45. Talking while you are eating is considered bad manners in some cultures.

A. suggested B. continued C. regarded D. affected

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 46. The city council’s plan to demolish the 60-year-old theatre has raised a great hue
and cry in recent months.

A. valid concern B. strong protest C. wide support D. deep anger

Question 47. Traffic in the city gets very bad during rush hour, so a bike can be a more
convenient way to get around.

A. wonderful B. easy C. naughty D. unsuitable

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 48. Our form teacher receives an award for teaching excellence last year.

A B C D

Question 49. Football is a very popular sport in Vietnam, but few people know their history.

A B C D

Question 50. The proposal to ban private cars from entering the city centre on alternate days

A B

has received a generally favoured reaction so far.

C D

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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of
the following questions.

Question 1. We will start our discussion on climate change ______.

A. when every student will come B. by the time every student came

C. after every student had come D. as every student comes

Question 2. He has learnt to play a variety of musical ______ since he was five.

A. accessories B. utensils C. instruments D. gadgets

Question 3. It’s ______ T-shirt I could find in the clothes shop.

A. the cheaper B. cheaper C. the most cheap D. the cheapest

Question 4. It’s a good idea to keep your cards close _______ when discussing long-term career
goals.

A. to your chest B. to your head C. to your mouth D. to your shoulder

Question 5. The cultural exchange event aimed to _______ relations between two countries.

A. strongly B. strengthen C. strong D. strength

Question 6. My sister started ______ an online diary when she was in high school.

A. making B. taking C. putting D. keeping

Question 7. Sarah _______ some old photos from the yearbook the other day.

A. ran after B. put off C. came across D. turned into

Question 8. The dustbin is full, _______?

A. wasn’t it B. is it C. was it D. isn’t it

Question 9. We _______ more than 1,000 diners since we opened last Friday.
A. serve B. were serving C. are serving D. have served

Question 10. TikTok has become a dominant form of entertainment, ______ the way we spend
our leisure time.

A. changing B. is changed C. to change D. changed

Question 11. Nowadays young people don’t seem to ______ to the notion that it’s humans’ duty
to get married and have children.

A. register B. attribute C. subscribe D. contribute

Question 12. We do not allow _______ electronic devices in the exam room.

A. use B. using C. to using D. to use

Question 13. In the past, young girls ______ at home to do housework.

A. keep B. have kept C. kept D. were kept

Question 14. Having access ______ the Internet empowers students to become independent
learners.

A. of B. to C. on D. by

Question 15. Our children got tired by the time they got ______ home.

A. Ø (no article) B. an C. the D. a

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to
complete each of the following exchanges.

Question 16. Phong is talking to Trang.

- Phong: “Do you mind if I close the window?”

- Trang: “________”

A. Here you are. B. No, not at all. C. What a shame! D. My pleasure.

Question 17. Peter and Susan are chatting.

- Peter: “I believe that men are better at taking care of children than women.”

- Susan: “_______. Women’s natural roles are care-givers and housewives.”

A. I agree with you B. There’s no doubt about it

C. You can say that again D. I’m of the opposite opinion

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 18. After several minutes, the boy decided to make a clean breast of his involvement
in the fight and confessed everything to the police.

A. openly admitted B. refuse to tell the truth about

C. raised his voice against D. fully understood

Question 19. We should help these homeless children. They look miserable.

A. poor B. unhappy C. kind D. comfortable

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in
meaning to the underlined bold word(s) in each of the following questions.

Question 20. He wasn’t hopeful about the outcome of the interview because he didn’t perform
well.

A. optimistic B. equal C. qualified D. disappointed

Question 21. The manager realised the importance of nurturing a good relationship among
employees.

A. distracting B. damaging C. balancing D. developing

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 the primary stress in each of the following questions.

Question 22. A. traffic B. rubbish C. feature D. report

Question 23. A. consider B. estimate C. interview D. exercise

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 24. A. poll B. folk C. crop D. old

Question 25. A. thin B. threat C. throat D. though

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 will join the charity marathon next week,” said Tom.

A. Tom said that he will join the charity marathon the next week.

B. Tom said that he would join the charity marathon the next week.
C. Tom said that I would join the charity marathon the next week.

D. Tom said that I will join the charity marathon the next week.

Question 27. The last time she visited Da Nang was two years ago.

A. She used to visit Da Nang two years ago. B. She didn’t visit Da Nang two years ago.

C. She has visited Da Nang for two years. D. She hasn’t visited Da Nang for two years.

Question 28. It’s unnecessary for you to clean the kitchen.

A. You cannot clean the kitchen. B. You won’t clean the kitchen.

C. You needn’t clean the kitchen. D. You mustn’t clean the kitchen.

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. Phillips joined the conservation programme to save sea turtles. He realised how
humans damaged the environment only then.

A. Only after Phillips had joined the conservation programme to save sea turtles did he realise
how humans damaged the environment.

B. No sooner had Phillips realised how humans damaged the environment than he joined the
conservation programme to save sea turtles.

C. Not until Phillips had realised how humans damaged the environment did he join the
conservation programme to save sea turtles.

D. Had it not been for the conservation programme to save sea turtles, Phillips would have
realised how humans damaged the environment.

Question 30. Mai didn’t feel well. She couldn’t attend her friend’s birthday party.
A. If Mai hadn’t felt well, she couldn’t have attended her friend’s birthday party.

B. If Mai had felt well, she couldn’t have attended her friend’s birthday party.

C. If Mai had felt well, she could have attended her friend’s birthday party.

D. If Mai hadn’t felt well, she could have attended her friend’s birthday party.

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. Despite sharing many identical features, the twins were distinguished from each

A B C

other thanks to their distinctive features.

D

Question 32. In the meeting last week, the principal emphasises the safety of the students.

A B C D

Question 33. My friends and I intend to spend their summer vacation in Nha Trang this year.

A B C D

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to choose
the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 34 to 38.

For many people, the choice of school is just a matter of choosing between a private or a public
one. (34) ______, for a rapidly growing number of parents and children, school has nothing to do
with classrooms, teachers or school uniforms. For them, there is simply no place like home when
it comes to education. These people feel that their children do not receive satisfactory education
at school. As a result, they choose to teach their child in the (35) _____ of their own home and at
the same time have some control over the teaching process.

Indeed, home schooling has (36) _____ benefits. Children can work at their own pace, according
to their own abilities. They are not held back by slower students or worried about being slow
themselves. They can study what they are interested in and learn to work on their own, (37)
______ prepares them for further education. They also have fewer behavioural problems and are
less (38) ______ and more mature.

(Adapted from FCE Use of English)

Question 34. A. However B. Although C. Therefore D. Because

Question 35. A. influence B. passion C. comfort D. success

Question 36. A. another B. many C. much D. every

Question 37. A. whose B. which C. where D. who

Question 38. A. reliable B. confident C. dependent D. ambitious

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 from 39 to 43.

As cities become bigger, those who can't move inland are starting to consider moving out, onto
the sea itself. Fishermen live at sea for long periods, but could large numbers of people really
move onto the water?

Koen Olthuis, the Dutch founder of Waterstudio.nl and a floating architecture expert, thinks so.
His
company is involved in a project in the Maldives, a group of islands just 1.5 metres above sea
level. By 2100, their beautiful beaches and white sand could be completely underwater.
However, before the architects can solve this problem, some cash has to be raised. To do this,
Waterstudio will create a luxury floating development, and use the money from this to develop
artificial islands to provide houses for the Maldives' poorer citizens.

As well as building on the water, architects are now starting to think about building under the
water. AT Design have produced plans for a 10 km2 floating city off the coast of Hong Kong,
with islands above the water connected by underwater tunnels and walkways. If and when it is
completed, the city will have gardens, a huge entertainment arena for sports matches and
concerts and even its own farms, making it self-sufficient. People will be able to travel back and
forth from the mainland by ferry, and the designers predict that it will be a huge tourist
attraction. So, it seems that a life at sea will have a lot to offer!

(Adapted from Navigate)

Question 39. The passage is mainly about _______.

A. the challenges of sea level rises B. buildings under the water

C. an environmental project D. the idea of living on water

Question 40. The word raised in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _______.

A. collected B. donated C. offered D. arranged

Question 41. According to paragraph 2, Waterstudio.nl is ________.

A. established by a group of floating architecture experts in the Maldives

B. is trying to provide housing solutions for the Maldives’s poorer citizens

C. involved in an environmental project to deal with rising sea levels

D. seeking funds to develop artificial islands for poor people in the world

Question 42. The word it in paragraph 3 refers to _______.

A. AT Design B. the coast C. Hong Kong D. the city

Question 43. Which of the following is NOT true about the floating city off the coast of Hong
Kong in paragraph 3?

A. It will feature various facilities to meet its citizens’ needs.

B. Its citizens can travel to and from the mainland via ferry.

C. It includes a group of islands which is completely underwater.

D. It is anticipated to become an important tourist destination.

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 from 44 to 50.

When I first retired, I thought I'd love spending more time on the gardening, needlework and
other creative activities I'd found so relaxing after my demanding job. But it didn't turn out that
way. I wanted to stimulate my mind instead.

So, with a couple of friends, I went along to an art appreciation evening class at our local
regional college. It was wonderful but only lasted a year. At the end, I asked my tutor, “What
next?” He suggested I attend his history of art access course. A full-time access course takes one
year and gives you access to university.

Lyn, who organises the courses for the college, was enthusiastic. “Why don't you do the whole
course? You could start in the spring term with art history, do another module in the summer,
then go full-time in the autumn and do all the subjects.” It sounded wonderful but wasn't I a bit
old, at 63, to start being a student? A 30 definite 'no'. One of the students that year was 82.

We have homework and have to do an essay each term for each subject, and sit exams. We also
had to produce a journal about all the painters we'd learnt about, which was fun but rather time-
consuming. Occasionally, I envy the more typical mature students, who just do courses for
pleasure and don't have to do exams or essays as I do but, really, I'm a very happy lady. Will I go
on to university if I'm successful? I'll see how next year goes. Meanwhile, exercising my brain
cells is working well for me. I feel alive. The garden's getting a bit out of control but that's the
least of my worries!

(Adapted from First Expert)

Question 44. Which best serves as the best title for the passage?
A. Adult Learning: It’s Too Late! B. The Pursuit of Knowledge

C. The Joy and Fulfilment of Learning D. Carry on Learning

Question 45. The word stimulate in paragraph 1 can be best replaced by _______.

A. encourage B. challenge C. produce D. control

Question 46. What did the author say about the art appreciation evening class in paragraph 2?

A. She attended it on her own. B. It was great but quite short.

C. It wasn’t as good as she thought. D. Her friends enjoyed it more than her.

Question 47. The word It in paragraph 2 refers to _______.

A. local regional college B. history of art

C. full-time access course D. art appreciation evening class

Question 48. The word enthusiastic in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ______.

A. confused B. negative C. different D. eager

Question 49. Which of the following is NOT mentioned about the author in the passage?

A. Her tutor at the art appreciation class suggested attending the access course.

B. She no longer found her old hobbies satisfying when she first retired.

C. She wasn’t the oldest student in her history of art access course that year.

D. The organiser of the access course recognised her potential to pursue higher education.

Question 50. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?

A. The history of art access course inspired the author to become a full-time student.

B. The author preferred working in the garden than writing essays and sitting exams.

C. The author was delighted because she attended the access course for pleasure.

D. The author has showed a strong commitment to education and personal development.

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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to choose
the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 5.

It is undeniable that friendship is important for just about everyone. Individuals with several
close friends are usually happier than those without. Good friends often know things (1) _____
family members may not be aware of, even if they have lived together for years. This is probably
because when in the (2)______of a good friend we share our secrets and dreams. Friends turn to
one (3) ______ for suggestions on how to solve their problems. There is a tendency for close
friends to be very honest, sometimes saying things the other person may not want to hear!

Good friends stick together, and the best relationships may (4) _____ a lifetime. It is no surprise
that most friends have similar personalities, which reduces the risk of conflict. (5) ______,
people don’t always have an accurate picture of who their true friends are. Research shows that
in a surprising number of cases a person someone considers a good friend doesn’t feel the same
about them.

(Adapted from Exam Booster)

Question 1. A. where B. whom C. that D. when

Question 2. A. residence B. company C. business D. enterprise

Question 3. A. every B. a few C. many D. another

Question 4. A. hope B. cost C. shape D. last

Question 5. A. However B. Therefore C. For instance D. Moreover

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to choose
the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 6 to 10.

Our homes have become much smarter lately. We now live in houses which contain efficient
devices

(6) ______ make our lives easier and more entertaining, and in the future, they will do even
more. There's good news for those who hate shopping. In the past, fridges were just somewhere
cold to (7) _____ your food. It may sound unbelievable, (8) ______ very soon intelligent
refrigerators will be able to automatically generate a shopping list. Then they will arrange a door-
to-door delivery to your home.

Televisions have gone through the most impressive changes recently. We can now use voice
control to pause what we're watching and browse through a list of available channels. And it
seems very likely that soon our TVs will be able to tell from the (9) ______ on your face how
you are feeling. Then they will offer suggestions of what to watch based on your mood. Mobile
phones and the Internet have already become an important part of our daily routine. It's very
likely that technology will soon control (10) ______ aspect of our lives, from our diet to the
settings of our electric toothbrush.

(Adapted from Oxford Exam Trainer)

Question 6. A. where B. that C. they D. who

Question 7. A. load B. store C. push D. hold

Question 8. A. therefore B. but C. so D. however

Question 9. A. attention B. exhibition C. impression D. expression

Question 10. A. every B. all C. many D. a little

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to choose
the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 11 to 15.

According to a report out today, the UK has more closed-circuit television cameras than any
other country. This means that, in (11) ______ areas, there is a good chance you'll be caught on
camera about 10 times a day. The report claims that CCTV cameras in public places protect
people and prevent crime, as they help (12) ______ and catch criminals.

It also claims that research has shown that putting CCTV in car parks has reduced car crime and

vandalism, and that more cameras on the streets may help to reduce street crime. Opponents of
CCTV, (13) ______, claim that the cameras are an invasion of privacy and a threat to personal
freedom. Government officials deny this and say that the cameras offer people a feeling of (14)
______, and that only those people (15) _____ are doing something wrong need to worry.

(Adapted from Upstream)

Question 11. A. another B. much C. each D. some

Question 12. A. contribute B. demonstrate C. identify D. establish

Question 13. A. however B. therefore C. moreover D. for example

Question 14. A. existence B. danger C. security D. violence

Question 15. A. who B. whom C. where D. which

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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 from 1 to 5.

The fact that studies show that women's job satisfaction generally is not lower than men's has
been (1) _______as a paradox, given that women's jobs often are inferior with respect to pay
autonomy and promotional opportunities. (2) _______ the results from this study indicate that
job satisfaction has more to do with the level of education than of gender. However, this does not
have to contradict previous findings demonstrating that women are more prone to be intrinsically
motivated while men have a tendency to be extrinsically motivated.

When considering job satisfaction, the most (3) _______factor was creativity in women and
compensation in men. This might indicate that women are more intrinsically oriented, having a
higher public service motivation and more focused on serving citizens and community. For
women, these kinds of jobs may lead to a sense of work accomplishment. Earlier research
indicates that females are more likely to subscribe to statements (4) ______ reflect compassion
for (5) _______and a commitment to finding meaning of life.

Question 1. A. seemed B. appeared C. considered D. called

Question 2. A. But B. Although C. So D. Because

Question 3. A. causing B. affecting C. influencing D. impacting

Question 4. A. where B. whose C. whom D. which

Question 5. A. another B. others C. every D. other

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 from 6 to 10.

While TikTok can be fun and entertaining, there are a number of dangers that come with using
TikTok. (6) _____ , it's so important for parents to set up parental controls on the app. By doing
so, you can help keep your children safe while they use TikTok.

One of the risks of TikTok is that it can be highly (7) ______. If left unchecked, kids can easily
spend hours on the app, which can interfere with their everyday lives. Parental controls can help
parents limit their child's screen time on TikTok to a healthy amount. This can help kids balance
their use of technology with other activities, such as homework, outdoor play, and socialising
with family and friends. (8) _______ reason to set up parental controls on TikTok is to block
inappropriate content. The app's algorithm can (9) _______ users to mature content that is not
appropriate for children or teenagers. Parental controls can help parents block this type of
content from being displayed in their child's feed. This can help protect kids from seeing videos
(10) ________ are too violent, sexual, or otherwise age- inappropriate.

Question 6. A. Therefore B. In addition C. However D. Although

Question 7. A. informative B. chaotic C. Passionate D. addictive

Question 8. A. One B. Every C. Another D. Some

Question 9. A. compose B. expose C. consume D. include

Question 10. A. that B. where C. who D. when

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 from 11 to 15.

Tourism is now one of the largest industries in the world, and is the main source of income in
(11)_______ countries. It may bring in earnings, create jobs for local people and improve their
life as a whole. Unfortunately, the construction of essential facilities to (12) _______ the
increasing need of visitors has destroyed natural habitats, thus threatening wildlife and spoiling
some of the world’s most beautiful regions. Air travel to distant places results in huge amounts
of carbon emissions (13) ______ contribute to global warming.

The majority of holidaymakers are unaware of such issues, (14) _______ fortunately there are
people who would rather travel with environmental responsibility. For these travellers, there is
now an alternative to conventional tourism, known as ecotourism. They choose their travelling
carefully, and try to make sure that their visit will have only a (15) ______ effect on the
environment.

Question 11. A. little B. another C. every D. many

Question 12. A. bring B. take C. meet D. look

Question 13. A. where B. when C. which D. who

Question 14. A. but B. even C. because D. moreover

Question 15. A. harmful B. significant C. destructive D. minimal