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Question 38. Experienced investors can easily put money into infrastructure
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E9.FP.SEM1.24 projects because they are familiar with large-scale Investments. (INVESTING)
VI. Supply the correct form of the word given in each sentence. ➔ Experienced investors have _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _due to
Question 29. You may bring a hand-held _ _ _ _ without memory expansion their familiarity with large-scale investments.
chips or electronic cards into exam rooms. (CALCULATE) Question 39. I accidentally met an old friend on my way to work. (CAME)
Question 30. I still keep this old-style phone because it has great ____ value ➔ While I _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
for me. My grandmother gave it to me on my tenth birthday. (SENTIMENT) Question 40. We are astonished that there has been a significant increase in the
Question 31. The fire was so serious that no house in the neighbourhood escaped sales of electric vehicles this year. (GONE)
_ _ _. (DAMAGE) ➔ To _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ this year.
Question 32. As society develops, keeping warm and being well fed no longer suffice.
Humans want tasty dishes and dress _ _ _ _, (FASHION) ------ HET ------
Question 33. The company has done their utmost to _ _ _ _ its latest model of Ul.2
electronic bikes. (POPULAR) I. PRONUNCIATION
Question 34. You should store all your _ _ _ _ in the hotel safe in case of Question 1. Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that
theft. (VALUE) of the others?
VII. Choose the letter (A, B, C or D) that indicates the correct arrangement A. frame B. attic c. app D. chat
of the sentences to make a meaningful paragraph / letter. Question 2. Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that
Question 35. of the others?
a. It all started when my parents decided to visit the safari. A. re~ent B. sotial C. Qty D. re_ceipt
b. We finally got back to the hotel with sadness and disappointment. Question 3. Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others?
c. We had a great holiday in Singapore last week, but there were some ups and A. remote B. forget C. remind D. follow
downs! Question 4. Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others?
d. We were so excited about the trip, but the moment that we left the hotel, it A. infrastructure B. ordinary C. valuable D. significant
started raining.
e. Upon our arrival at the safari two hours later, we realized that it was closed for II. Choose the answer (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space in each
maintenance. question.
A. C - a - d - e - b B. b - C - e - d - a C. d - a - C - e - b D. a - C - d - b - e Question 5. Streets full _ _ vehicles during rush hour make it difficult to move
Question 36. around quickly.
d. I will never forget seeing Mount Fuji for the first time. A. of B. for C. with D. in
e. The trip took place last December, which is the best time to visit the mountain for Question 6. During the mid-20th century, bicycles played a significant _ _ in
dear views. facilitating long-distance travel and the transportation of goods.
b. At that time, the mountain was so beautiful and covered in snow. A. act B. vibe C. role D. mode
a. However, getting to the mountain top was no easy task because of altitude Question 7. The success of the project has _ _ from the collaborative efforts of
sickness, accidents and injury. the team members.
c. As soon as we reached the summit, we finally experienced a sense of freedom A. led B. resulted C. invested D. reminded
and achievement. Question 8. Time capsules are believed to provide future generations with _ _
A. e - a - c - d - b B. c - b - a - e - d C. d - e - b - a - c D. a - c - d - b - e lessons about culture, technology and way of life during a particular period of time.
VIII. Rewrite each of the following sentences in another way so that It A. rare B. unpopular C. valuable D. fashionable
means almost the same as the sentence printed before it. Question 9. It is _ _ true that technological advances have revolutionized the
Question 37. After having filled more than 600 boxes with objects from his way we communicate and access information.
everyday life, Andy Warhol died in 1987. (PASSED) A. finally B. luckily C. thankfully D. definitely
➔ By the time _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _objects from his everyday life. Question 10. He has got a brand new laptop, _ _?
A. does he B. don't he C. have he D. hasnt he
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ts d recordings representing the 20 -century civ\\isation. Toe
artifacts, ~~ume;pt f;to show people in the future how life was in the past. (21)
Question 11. Toe boy couldn't decide _ _ to upgrade his smartphone to the purpose ~hat efu~ure generations open, they will gain insight (22) . . . the
latest model or not. D. when pl'shments and aspirations of their forebears. All in al_l, the _Crypt of Cl~hsat\o~
A. what B. whether C. how
~c~o~pe~al place that connects past, present and future in a timeless em race o
Question 12. After taking the cake out of the oven, my mother left it to cool
completely. _ __, she made the topping. human endeavour.
A. Meanwhile B. By the time C. The moment that D. Just as Question 17. Choose the correct answer• . h
B. rare C. fragile 0 • toug
Question 13. Some construction workers _ _ the scaffolding high above the A. brand
Question 18. Choose the correct answer. . h'ch
ground when the accident happened. C on when 0• mw 1
A. were to assemble&. were assembling C. had assembled D. used to assemble A. where B • that •
Question 14. Pam and Jim are sharing their memories. Question 19. Choose the correct answer. . . ed
Jim: "You looked nostalgic when you came across this bracelet. _ _" A. Relieved B. C.Onceived C. Perceived D. Rece1v
Pam: "'It reminds me of my grandmother, but she passed away last year." Question 20. Choose the correct answer.
A. Are you really interested in it? B. Why not wear it to the party? A. hunt B. box C. trove D. draw
c. What's the story behind that? D. Everything is alright, isn't it? Question 21. Choose the correct answer. .
III. Look at each sign or notice. Choose the best answer {A, B, C or D) that A. The moment B. Just as C. In the end D. By the time
matches its meaning. Question 22. Choose the correct answer.
Question 15. What does the sign mean? A. into B. beyond C. against D. upon
A. Electronic devices are banned here.
B. Only smartphones are allowed to be
v. Read the following and do as dired:ed.
Summer is coming round the oorner, and you are still making a plan for your
used in this area. vacation. But, you don't want to visit travel agencies. What will you do? No worries.
C. Make sure that your cell phones are
in silent mode. Travel-focused Al assistants will do you a favor.
D. The shop offers a wide range of e-
Over the last few years, these intelligent chatbots have revolutionized the way
gadgets. we plan, book and experience our journey. Not only do they spin up a list of things to
Question 16. What does the notice say? do on your vacation, but they also suggest more eco-friendly travel options. With a
,Dear Pamns
few simple but specific prompts like destinations, length of stay and interests, the
Due the~ .I.!-."-+-, "'· -.:nbe .1-.1.1.. , A. No school bus is going to be
to . uum IINl~e, 1111:re ww _ ~ w.1111t rwte '. operated next week. software can come up with a personalized list of tourist attractions, accommodations,
,tor the frbin& bJS oo.t week. Students nding ~ 53 will: B. Students will go on Bus 326, instead activities and means of transportation. But the assistance does not stop there. Once
ride bus 326, at¥\ these students will be racked up betweent of Bus 53. we've made our selection, the Al bot turns into a trip planner, scouring the internet
7.45 am at¥\ 9 am. The afternoon roote for these studen~ C. Students will be collected before 7.45 for the best flight deals and optimizing every aspect of your itinerary to make sure
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that we will have a memorable trip.
will be delayed as we~ with the afternoon route be~ at; am· However, there are undeniably a few limitations. Arst, misinformation is
uopm.We-i,.,,;.,.r this' . . . D. Toe bus will leave students at the
"I"""&"" ,or mconveruence. . . ' station at 4•40 pm.
, ,,, undeniable due to the software's overreliance on the quatity and aca.iracy of the data
Best regards
on the Internet. Some Al-powered travel apps are known to offer generic advice like
IV. Choose the word {A, B, C or D) that best fits each blank space in the "enjoy lunch at a local restaurant", suggest activities that are out of season or too far
following passage. apart, repeatedly recommend the same restaurant, consistently steer you to their
THE CRYPT OF CIVIUSATION advertisers or point you to locations that have closed. Moreover, untike human travel
Atime capsule which is made of metal or (17) _ _ plastic serves as a snapshot advisors who offer a high level of empathy, creativity and improvisation, these apps
of the culture, lifestyle and technology of the era (18) _ _ it was created. One of are unable to provide solutions to unexpected events or changing circumstances
its most notable examples is the Qypt of Ovilisation, an extraordinary time capsule during the journey.
project located at Oglethorpe University, Georgia. Travel-focused Al software has made our trip planning easier and more
(19) _ _ by Dr. Thornwell Jacobs in the 1930s and sealed In 1940, the convenient, no matter what weaknesses it may have. Al travel apps are Improving as
monumental time capsule holds within its stainless steel a treasure (20) _ _ of they learn, and, hopefully, they will be more useful and trustworthy In the near future.
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(Adapted from "Altificial/y Intelligent Help for Planning Your Summer Vacation"by J. b. Additionally, I would appreciate any information on the best times of the year to
. D. Biersdorfer - The New York nmes) visit and any recommendations for preparing for the dimb.
a. D~de whether the following sentences are True or False; c. I am writing to request more information about a trip to Mount Fuji that your
Question 23. Travel-focused AI chatbots only make a list of activities during the travel agency offers.
vacation. d. I am particularly Interested in details about the itinerary, costs, accommodation
A. True B. False options, and any special events included in the trip, such as guided sunrise hikes.
Question 24. Travel-focused AI chatbots have the ability to suggest activities e. Thank you for your time and assistance. I look forward to your response.
tailored just for you. Sincerely,
B.
A. True False Timothy Benson
Question 25. Al-powered travel apps rely heavily on the quality and accuracy of A. a - d - b - c - e 8. e - d - a - c - b C. b - c - a - e - d D. c - d - b - a - e
the data available to them. Question 36.
A. True B. False Dear Mr. Benson,
Question 26. Human travel advisors fail to offer the same level of empathy, creativity a. The cost of the trip varies depending on the accommodation options you choose.
and improvisation as AI travel apps. b. We are delighted to provide you with the information you requested.
A. True B.False c. Our Mount Fuji trip includes a detailed itinerary with guided hikes to the summit.
d. For preparation, we advise bringing suitable hiking gear and being in good
b, Choose tbe correct answer to each auestion; physical condition.
Question 27. What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. The way AI has changed our life. B.
Good and weak points of AI travel e. We recommend visiting from early July to mid-September, for the best weather
bots. conditions.
C. The difficulty of planning a trip. D. A virtual platform for trip planners. We look forward to helping you plan an unforgettable trip to Mount Fuji.
Question 28. What is the writer's attitude towards Al-powered travel apps? Yours faithfully
b D. b -
8. C.
D.
A. d -
c- b- e- a a- b - d - e - c c- d - e - a - c- a- e - d
B. C.
A. doubtful disappointed anxious optimistic
VI. Supply the correct form of the word given in each sentence. VIII. Rewrite each of the following sentences in another way so that it
Question 29. The _ _ _ _ conveyor belt efficiently transported goods along the means almost the same as the sentence printed before it.
assembly line in the factory. (MOTOR) Question 37. My grandmother once owned this diamond ring, but I've just
Question 30. Thanks to the new management team's efforts, the company is now inherited it. (USED)
able to stay ahead in the market with its _ _ _ _ priced products. (COMPETE) ➔ I have just come _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _,belong to my grandmother.

Question 31. In order to boost productivity, most cooperatives have replaced Question 38. It is annoying that Kate keeps her bedroom untidy. (FORGETTING)
_ _ _ _ machines with modern ones. (FASHION) ➔--:----:---:---:---------------
Question 32. In bygone days, most agrarian _ _ _ _ relied heavily on traditional Question ~9. The boy is really excited about testing his new bike. (FORWARD)
➔ The boy 1s really _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ out his new bike.
farming practices. (OVIL)
Question 33. The modernization project of public transportation systems aims to Question 40. I started to follow her on Instagram last year. (FOLLOWER)
➔ On Instagram, I have _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ last year.
improve efficiency while maintaining _ _ _ _ for commuters of all income levels.
(AFFORD)
Question 34. It is very difficult to _ _ _ _ both achievements and challenges of ------ HET ------
the country 30 years after the economic reforms in a single 30-minute documentary. FP. U2.1
(CAPSULE) I. PRONUNCIATION
VII. Choose the letter (A, B, C or D) that indicates the correct arrangement Question 1. Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that
of the sentences to make a meaningful paragraph / letter. of the others?
D.
subject
A. dispose B.
waste c. consider
Question 35.
Dear Sir or Madam, Question 2. Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that
a. Your assistance in providing this information would greatly help me in planning of the others?
C. D.
action
B.
my trip. A. caravan moral value

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Question 3. Which word has a different stress patter ·----- ----.. ·-•· --- Question 15. What does the sign mean?
n from that of the others? QUIET PLEASE
A. career B. option c. culture A. Move gently because there is a yoga class.
D. social r.-
Question 4. Which word has a different stress patter a. Yoga dasses start at 9 o'clock every day. .....
n from that of the others? ./~ YoGA
A. consider B. hesitate C. transition c. This week's yoga class is canceled due to the
II. Choose the answer (A, B, C or D) that best D. decision ~IN SESSION
fits the space in each ~-~-~.. .,.__.,: ;..!!
renovation project.
question. D. Keep talking until the yoga class ends.
Question s. She has always been concerned about
the environment, so she has a HI Martin, Question 16. What does the notice say?
bachelor's degree _ _ environmental studies from There !1 a medhatlon wor1cshop held at the ,
Edinburgh. IIlocal sports center next weekend. I'm sure it ii
A. Martin and Lucy have decided to join the mech. .
tat1on
A. on B. at C. for will help Ill rellwe ltrell 1111d dally worrlea.I
Question 6. If we could all make an _ _ to reduce D. in Would you !lice to Join'with me? Write to me ,! workshop.
the amount of household u 100n u poulble beuuae the registration , a. Lucy asked Martin where the workshop would be
waste, it would help keep the world clean and unpolluted. linlc will be cloled by Wednetday.
A. impact B. effect Luc_r held.
C. import D. effort c. A meditation workshop is going to be held on
Question 7. As a good strong leader, Ms. Harper never
_ _ to do anything that Saturday and Sunday.
benefits her team.
A. hesitates B. decides C. considers
D. Martin can submit his registration form after
Question 8. This _ _ victory in the semi-final left D. postpones Wednesday.
the national football team in
contention for this year's championship finals.
A. considerate B. thoughtful C. unavoidable
IV. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best f"lts
each blank space in the
Question 9. As an interior designer, Marie decorated D. decisive following passage.
her apartment ___ _ blending It is often not easy to understand people who live an
modem design with vintage charm. unusual lifestyle because it
A. tastily B. tastefully C. tastelessly
goes (17) _ _ the grain, especially concerns about
health. But Don Garske is a
Question 10. I have _ _ to eat a vegan diet in D. distastefully (18) _ _ example of one of those who lead
order to lose weight and lead a a healthy but out-of-the-norms life.
healthy lifestyle. Don has eaten 2 Big Macs on a daily basis for over
50 years, and until now, he has
A. thought twice B. made up my mind consumed more than 30,000 Big Macs. For two decad
es, he has daimed the world
kept my options open C. taken my timeD. record for the most Big Macs eaten, and has (19)
_ _ his record to a total of
Question 11. The kids _ _ soccer all aftern 34,128 Big Mac burgers. (20) _ _ the consid
oon, but their energy seems erable number of burgers he has
inexhaustible. eaten, he is still relatively healthy - thanks to
his six-mile walks around his
A. played B. have played C. were playing neighborhood and the (21) _ _ of French fries
playing D. have been 86 kilograms, Don believes that the Big Mac is the
from his order. (22) _ _ about
reason for his healthy weight.
Question 12. All candidates are anxiously waiting Question 17. Choose the correct answer.
outside the auditorium because
the results have _ _ to be announced. A. up to B. beyond C. against
A. for D. over
B. since C. yet D. already
Question 18. Choose the correct answer.
Question 13. _ _ it was our first meeting, she was A. major B. main C. central
know her.
very nice when I got to
Question 19. Choose the correct answer. D. prime
A. Because B. However C. Even if A. extracted B. expanded
D. In spite of C. extended D. expired
Question 14. Liam and Rosa are talking about their Question 20. Choose the correct answer.
study.
Liam: "There's not much time left to choose your last
subject for final year. Have A. Although B. Despite C. Even
you made up your mind yet?" Question 21. Choose the correct answer. D. Due to
Rosa: "I know. _ _ whether to do business or art." A. exclusion B. Inclusion C. decision
A. The good thing about this is Question 22. Choose the correct answer. D. implosion
B. I'm leaning towards
C. I have thought of speaking D. I'm in two minds A. At B. In
III. Look at each sign or notice. _Choose the best C. On D. From
matches its meaning. answer (A, B, C or D) that
V. Read the follow ing and do as direc ted.

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 Deci~i~n-making plays an important role in leading a happy and successful life. Question 29. That each item purchased in the supermarket is wrapped in plastic is
Good deas,ons can lead to benefits while poor choices can result in losses. For those a prime example of ___ that worsens plastic pollution in our oceans. {PACKAGE)
who agonize over every possibility of their choices, they get exhausted from decision Question 30. Lauren decided not to use ___ like paper cups, plastic cutlery, and
fatigue. Charles Darwin is a typical example. In 1838, the English naturalist was on aluminum foil trays In order to protect the environment. (DISPOSE)
the horns of dilemma -whether to get married or devote his life to science. Question 31. It Is _ _ of you to play loud music late at night. (CONSIDER)
To facilitate the process, Darwin made a list of the expected pluses and minuses Question 32. On the first day of the conference, she ___ approached the
of marriage. On the left-hand side, he tried to imagine what marital life would be like podium, not knowing how the audience would react to her speech. (HESITATE)
("having a constant rompanion", and ''the likelihood that children would be part of the Question 33. The sound of the music ___ into thinking that there were a lot of
package"). On the right-hand side, he tried to imagine what it would be like not to people in the house. (DECEIT)
marry (''not forced to visit relatives and to bend in every trifle''). Most of Darwin's list Question 34. Marc was ___ of his sister when his parents bought her a new
seemed to point him toward a life of staying single. Yet he decided to marry, seemingly laptop as a reward for her outstanding academic results. (ENVY)
putting his sober list of pluses and minuses aside.
Why did Darwin ignore the calm, rational calculus he laid out? Obviously, as social VII. Choose the letter (A, B, C or D) that indicates the correct arrangement
beings, we want to belong to something larger than ourselves. The decisions we made of the sentences to make a meaningful paragraph / letter.
do not just lead to good days or bad days. They define us and determine who we are, Question 35.
who we might aspire to become and who we might come to be. Darwin accepted that a. Jo has lived without cash since she quit her job as a community development
daily happiness was less important how he thought he should live his life, and who officer in 2015.
and what he wanted to become. b. She even wore unused clothes taken from the local charity.
From Darwin's lesson, the advice is to spend less time trying to figure out the c. At that time, she collected napkins from cafes to use as toilet paper and pieces of
best path to get to where you want to go and spend more time thinking about where unwanted soap.
you want to go in the first place. d. She also built a stove out of old bricks and used twigs for fuel.
(Adapted from How to Make a Decision When There's No "Right° One by Russ e. When interviewed, she said that she saw the value in what others discarded.
A . b B . b - C . D . b -
Roberts) a- e- d- c- d- e- c- a a- c- d- b- e a- c- d- e
a, Decide whether the following sentences are True or False; Question 36.
Question 23. Some people are worn out by overthinking their decisions. a. All in all, the results indicate that different forms of assessment can be helpful in
A. True B. False evaluating students' abilities.
Question 24. Olar1es Darwin jotted down the pros and cons of getting married before b. Those in favour said that it is helpful for students to go over what they have learned
coming to the final decision. so that they can remember the lesson.
A. True B. False c. In contrast, those against commented that students are under a lot of study
Question 25. His decision was to stay single until his death. pressure when exams are coming, and teachers cannot assess all aspects of a student
A. True B. False through a written exam.
Question 26. It can be inferred that we should listen to our emotions when making d. In our survey at school, we asked people "Do students need school exams every
a tough choice. year?"
A. True B. False e. Of the fifty students who participated, only 40% said 'yes' while the others said
b, Choose the correct answer to each question: exams were unnecessary.
Question 27. What serves as the best title for the passage? A. a - C - b - d - e B. e - C - a - b - d C. d - e - b - C - a D. C - e - b - d - a
A. Marriage - A Sacred Choice You've Ever Made B. Charles Darwin -
Famous English Naturalist VIII. Rewrite each of the following sentences in another way so that It
c. "Head Choice" versus "Heart Choice" D. Decision-making in Business means almost the same as the sentence printed before it.
Question 28. What does the phrase ''the process" in paragraph 2 refer to? Question 37. We last met each other at our last meeting in 2020. (TOGETHER)
A. dilemma B. decision fatigue C. every possibility D. decision-making ➔ We haven't _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ In 2020.
Question 38. Although the weather was bad, they tried to continue their plan for
VI. Supply the correct form of the word given in each sentence. camping. (STICK)
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➔ Bad _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ their plan for camping. Question 11. Tin and Sam are exchanging their personal information.
Question 39. He became keen on baking after attending a cake-making workshop Tin: "When did you start to become a minimalist?" . . . ,,
although he wasni: interested in cooking. {GOT INTO) Sam: "I _ _ a minimalist since I _ _ from the University of Fine Arts.
➔ Despite his _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ baking after B. was becoming - graduated
A. became - had graduated
attending a cake-making workshop. c. become - have graduated D, have become - graduated
Question 40. This is the first time I have postponed what I can do. {PUT) Question 12, Joining pro-environmental movements, I'm getting used to ___ by
➔ Never _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
_
public transportation.
A. travel B. to travel C. travelling D. travelled
------ HET ------ Question 13. Pete strongly wanted his sister to face the consequences of her actions.
U2.2 He decided to keep quiet, _ _
A. though B. although C. despite D. contrast
I. PRONUNCIATION Question 14. Jim wants to invite his new friend, Chloe, to his birthday party.
Question 1. Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that
Jim: "Would you like to come to my birthday party next weekend? I'm sure you will
of the others?
A. resylt B. stydies C. yseful D. cylture make a lot of friends there."
Question 2. Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that Chloe: "Thanks for your invitation. - - - 1 and 111 call you later."
A. Let me give it some thought B. It's nice of you to say so
of the others?
B. bother C. tt}ought D. fifth C. Have you thought of the party D. Never mind
A. tbink
Question 3. Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others? Ill. Look at each sign or notice. Choose the best answer {A, B C or D) that
C. product D. package matches its meaning. '
A. postpone B. effort
Question 4. Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others? Question 15. What does the sign mean?
A. experience B. secondary C. environment D. certificate A. Take your bag here.
B. Use only one plastic bag for each receipt.
II. Choose the answer {A, B, C or D) that best fits the space in each C. No plastic bag is allowed here.
question. D. Use banana leaves instead of plastic ones.
Question 5. Following a zero-waste lifestyle, she not only reuses plastic bottles and 'Dear~IUd,-nts. ·:,,..,,.,.. ~
Question 16. What does the notice say?
bags, but also buys products _ _ packaging. 1'111• 1' 10 iofom1 all of )'OU that -
B. of C. about D. without Kbool i1 ~Ulll IO UllilllUC Yoga i A. Yoga classes are going to open at the weekend.
A. up claSSN dunn11 lht week. Thoto who
are wllllns 10 Allald ~ yosa
B. Those interested in yoga must submit their name to
Question 6. During your lifetime, you sometimes have to face a moral _ _ where
ell-, p l - aubmil yoor nanio 10 the yoga teacher.
every option is like a bad one. )'UUt ~11,•• lt-.:h«. The Rnl
A. value B. identity C. dilemma D. consequence clau will tqin OCl Novcm'!t1' I. ! C. Yoga classes begin at the beginning of November.
Question 7. Due to some organizational challenges, we11 have to _ _ the D. Both teachers and students can join yoga classes.
meeting until next week.
A. decide B. postpone C. hesitate D. participate IV. Choose the word {A, B, C or D) that best fits each blank space In the
following passage.
Question 8. Choose the word that is closest in meaning to the underlined part in the
following sentence: "My uncle has been on the dole since the factory was closed. Last year was a special occasion when I (17) _ _ my mind to experience the
A. moneyless B. homeless C. jobless D. useless nomadic lifestyle In Mongolia. Living among nomadic families, I had a deep (18)
Question 9. Alarge number of children living in remote and mountainous areas have _ _ with nature and the simplicity of life that was both humbling and liberating.
_ _ school because of their family burdens. During my journey, each day began with the (19) _ _ sounds of animals and the
A. put off B. got on with C. dropped out of D. stuck with people preparing for a day, as well as brought new adventures from herding livestock
Question 10. John and Pan are talking about their project. across endless grasslands to sharing stories around the warmth of the ger camp. My
John: "We11 have enough time to finish our project ahead of schedule." dally activities depended (20) _ _ the rhythm of nature, tending to animals before
Pan: "Yeah, I've been working on it diligently! _ __, our efforts pay off!" dawn, taking a midday break and gathering firewood for warmth In the afternoon.
Interesting (21) _ _ it was, living as a nomad presented some challenges such as
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harsh weather conditions, remote locations and the constant need to adapt. In the Question 26. Moe's lifestyle fails to reduce the amount of trash within his
end, my experience of the nomadic lifestyle in Mongolia was not only a journey of neighborhood.
exp\oration, but a profound lesson In living (22) ___ with nature. A. True B. False
Question 17. Choose the correct answer. b, Choose the correct answer to each question;
A. tried out B. got into C. kept on D. made up Question 27. What does the passage mainly discuss?
Question 18. Choose the correct answer. A. Disadvantages of using plastic bags. B. How to address environmental

A. affinity B. insight C. option D. expertise problems.

Question 19. Choose the correct answer. C. Solutions to global food waste. D. Living without waste.
A. cultural B. melodic C. outdoor D. envious Question 28. What can be inferred about Moe's zero-waste lifestyle?
A. It benefits both Moe and his neighbors. B. It guarantees
Question 20. Choose the correct answer.
A. on B. for C. in D. with adequate supplies of the local food.
Question 21. Choose the correct answer. c. It Is only applicable to solid food. D. It gives out an unpleasant smell
A. even B. in spite C. though D. however around his house.
Question 22. Choose the correct answer.
A. honestly B. hesitantly C. harmonically D. harmlessly VI. Supply the correct form of the word given in each sentence.
Question 29. Barbara tried to hide her ___ for the unfamiliar cuisine as she
V. Read the following and do as directed. politely took a bite. (TASTE)
Most people think that going zero-waste is an impractical idea due to the Question 30. After graduation from Harvard, she was in the ___ position of
omnipresence and convenience of plastic. But Moe has proved that a zero-waste having multiple job offers with competitive salaries and opportunities for growth.
lifestyle is easier than we think. (ENVY)
Moe Karl, a university graduate in environmental studies, has committed himself Question 31. As a person of great vision, Sarah was ___ with the responsibility
to a zero-waste lifestyle for about three years. Instead of taking plastic bags to the of leading the company's new marketing campaign. (TRUST)
market, he carries boxes and net bags for everything from vegetables and meat to Question 32. Jasmine admitted to having acted ___ when she was caught
rice and pepper. Only in very dire circumstances does he buy packaged stuff at the cheating during the exams. (HONEST)
supermarket. Even for things like pepper, peanut and rice, he brings along his own Question 33. A whistle-blower filed a report alleging ___ within the company's
oontainers so that he can put them away on the shelf as soon as he arrives home. financial statements, which made the government launch an investigation into
When it oomes to what has not been eaten at the end of the meal, he does not potential fraudulent activities. (DECEIVE)
throw them away. He turns them into fertilizers for his vegetable garden. Every scrap Question 34. Being impulsive by nature, Martin often tends to make hasty _ __
there is, from leaves to eggshells, he puts in a container, sprinkles in some fungi and decisions without considering the consequences, which frequently leads to regret later
lets them do their work. It could get a bit smelly, but it does not matter when it is in on. (DECIDE)
open space. That is his own secret recipe for a vegetable garden that not only feeds VII. Choose the letter (A, B, C or D) that indicates the correct arrangement
his entire family, but some of his neighbor's as well. Homegrown veggies certainly of the sentences to make a meaningful paragraph / letter.
taste better than store-bought ones. By and large, his lifestyle helps reduce the Question 35.
amount of food waste and keep trash away from his living space. a. Moreover, being part of a supportive group also keeps you motivated and
a. Decide whether the following sentences ace True or False; responsible for your progress.
Question 23. Moe finished a degree in environmental studies. b. Joining a personal development program can make a big difference.
A. True B. False c. Overall, participating in a personal development program helps you have a
Question 24. Under no circumstances does Moe buy packaged things from the purpose-driven life.
supermarket. d. This program helps you learn more about yourself and enhance personal growth.
A. True B. False e. Through workshops and exercises, you can get to know your hidden talents and
Question 25. Moe never keeps leftovers for his vegetable garden. strengths, having a better understanding of your goals and values.
A. True B. False A. b - C - a - e - d B. d - a - C - e - b c. b - d - e - a - C D. d - C - e - b - a
Question 36.
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a. Her decision earned her respect from her colleagues and strengthened her belief In Question 3. Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others?
always doing what's right, even when it's hard. A. career B. option C. nomad D. modern
b. Despite feeling tempted, she ultimately chose to report the mistake. Question 4. Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others?
c. My ex-colleague, Sarah, faced an ethical dilemma when she returned to her A. identity B. infrastructure C. variety D. convenience
hometown and started work there.
d. However, she knew that correcting the error meant honesty and fairness to her II. Choose the answer (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space in each
employer and customers.
question.
e. As the manager of a local grocery store, she discovered a billing error that could Question s. This antique vase, which belongs ___ my grandmother, hold great i
save her family hundreds of dollars on groceries.
sentimental value for my family.
A. C - a - b - e - d B. C - b - d - a - e C. C - e - d - b - a D. a - d - e - b - C A. with B. to C. at D. for
Question 6. Food ___ during the political unrest are now threatened with long
VIII. Rewrite each of the following sentences in another way so that it
means almost the same as the sentence printed before it. prison sentences.
A. providers B. dwellers C. hoarder D. investors
Question 37. I have never met such a kind person as Dean. (KINDEST) Question 7. As a careful person, Ann always checks her timetable and makes sure
➔ Dean is _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
_ __ she's available before she ___ her time to a new project.
Question 38. The last time my brother went out with his friends was a very long
A. spends B. avoids C. hesitates D. commits
time ago. (DONKEY'S)
Question 8. This job will provide you with ___ experience that may be helpful in
➔ It has been _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ together with his friends.
the future.
Question 39. Although she was injured, she still took part in the whole project.
A. fashionable B. worthless C. invaluable D. popular
(INVOLVED)
Question 9. As technology has advanced, young children are now well-equipped with
➔ Despite her _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ with the whole
project. ___ priced electronic gadgets.
Question 40. They made every effort to contact their distant relatives, but in vain.
A. usefully B. popularly C. competitively D. unavoidably
(LOST)
➔ Try _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _with their
Question 10. Jam is asking his colleagues about James Cameroon's latest movie.
distant relatives. Jam: "Nobody in this room have seen James Cameroon's latest movie, ___?
Ted and other colleagues: "No, we haven't."
------ HET ------ A. has it B. hasn't it C. have it D. haven't it
Question 11. Sarah and John are talking about the meeting.
Sarah: "Did you turn up at the meeting on time?"
John: "Luckily, the meeting ___ by the time we arrived there."
A. just began B. has just begun C. would just begin D. had just begun
Question 12. Fiona and Becky is having a discussion about electricity.
Fiona: "What's your opinion about electricity now and thenr
Becky: "It ___ a luxury, but now it's a necessity.
E9.FP.SEM1.MIDTERM.24 A. used to be B. would be C. was being D. had been
I
Question 13. Most students prefer to do little homework ___ many teachers
TEST1 find it useful.
I. PRONUNCIATION A. while B. as C. however D. because
Question 1. Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that Question 14. Rose is in two minds, and she is asking Liam for advice.
of the others? Rose: "Which subjects do you think is best: Music or Science?"
A. capsule B. advent damage
c. D. rare Liam: " _ _ They're totally different subjects."
Question 2. Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that A. It's very kind of you.
of the others? B. I think you should. C. Thanks for
your help. D. It's up to you.
A. bother B. worth C. without D. togetber
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III. Look at each sign or notice. Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) that changes, they are having a huge impact on almost every aspect of our lives. In the
matches its meaning. workplace, technology has improved efficiency and productivity of our work. Since the
CDANGE~::> Question 15. What does the sign say? Third Industrial Revolution which began which dates back to the 1970, numerous
A. Wear protective clothing at the entrance. routine and repetitive tasks have been conducted automatically without human
B. Keep walking until a hole is seen. assistance so that employees are freed up to focus on more important and creative
C. Excavation in progress. No entry! tasks. Advanced software and tools facilitate the practice of working from home. Video
l (H ( I' )q·r,V"ITION 1•
00 NUT I "-'1( f.;.
D. No admission required. conferencing platforms like Zoom and Microsoft Teams make it possible to collaborate
': __ - .. -..,=-.
across continents in real-time without having worries about geographical distances.
1\~,E-C~PS~~t Question 16. What does the notice say?
)"> ► This flexibility, therefore, has opened up opportunities for companies to hire the best
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A. Landon· will open the time capsule at the age of 18.
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B. A prediction of what Landon will be like must be made. talent regardless of their geographical locations.
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Additionally, the advent of the internet has brought about drastic changes in
II I,• t• C. Wishes, memories and words of advice are unacceptable.
t' • t \ l ' , l i -.,t 1•· l , communicative methods. Through social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter and
. • .. ,•• , 1 .. \ • t • • r ~- I, 11 D. Don't sign your name in the message.
I._.,, •I,,., ',d 1 •., Instagram, we can not only make friends with people having common interests around
,11 • • ••\ I ,••I•
,,(,,.., •· •t I 'I,,. the world, but also keep in touch with distant relatives and friends, as well as stay
informed about global events. This gives rise to new forms of social interaction and
IV. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits each blank space in the community-building where everyone can interact, share experiences and build
following passage. networks.
Secondary students in Ho Chi Minh City have.the option to take (17) ___ in When it comes to how we travel around the city, ride-hailing apps are of great
the military semester organized by the Youth Union. This two-week program helps benefit. Apps like GoJek, GrabBike and Xanh SM allow users to book motorbike taxis
prepare students (18) ___ their future life. In the program, adolescents get the through their smartphones, view fare estimates and track the arrival of their driver in
(19) ___ to learn basic knowledge about defense and security, national pride, real-time. These services really offer a convenient, efficient and often cost-effective
heroic traditions of the Vietnam People's Army, military discipline, as well as manners way to travel in congested urban areas, compared to traditional motorbike taxis.
of a soldiers. Moreover, young participants can get (20) ___ with the community a, Decide whether the following sentences are True or False;
service in the afternoons, induding (21) ___ after elderly people in the local Question 23. People can work effectively and efficiently thanks to technological
nursing home, helping with the housework and planting trees. (22) ___ students advances.
have to get used to strict discipline, they say that they get a lot out of the program A. True B. False
and their parents can't help feeling happy to see their children's improvement in Question 24. Teleconferencing helps reduce physical travel.
understanding and behavior after joining the program. A. True B. False
Question 17. Choose the correct answer. Question 25. Social networking sites connects people from different countries.
A. role B. part C. time D. side ~fue a~~
Question 18. Choose the correct answer. Q~esti~n 26. Moving _a~ound in traditional motorbike taxis is much cheaper than
A. to B. at C. for D. with going with tech-based riding services.
Question 19. Choose the correct answer. A. True B. False
A. money B. chance C. spotlight D. benefit
Question 20. Choose the correct answer. b, Choose the correct answer to each question;
A. ready B. accustomed C. together D. involved Question 27. What is NOT mentioned as the aspect of our lives affected by
Question 21. Choose the correct answer. technology?
A. looking B. taking C. putting D. making A. Working methods&. C.ommunication C. Food ordering D. Transportation
Question 22. Choose the correct answer. Question 28. What can be inferred from the passage about the effects of
A. Although B. Even C. In contrast D. However technology?
A. Technology was first introduced in the late 20th century.
V. Read the following and do as directed. B. Social networks enable global connection.
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D. People using traditional motorbike taxis know how much they pay for their ➔ Never
journey.
Question 38. They postponed the meeting until tomorrow because the weather
VI. Supply the correct form of the word given In each sentence . was bad. (PUT)
➔ The meeting _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ to the
Question 29. Finally, the cybersecurity was able to ___ the encoded message, bad
revealing some sensitive information. (CRYPT) weather.
Question 39. Marc was envious of his sister when she was given a new computer
Question 30. As a student who comes from a distant village, Lydia lived very - -
-1 by their parents. (GREEN)
rarely going out and buying very few clothes. (ECONOM Y) ➔ Marc was _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Question 31. llna usually puts on a ___ device on her wrist that tracks her fitness his sister a new
metrics and notifies her of incoming calls. (WEAR) computer.
Question 32. The company has launched an investigation into the corruption scandal Question 40. Jess became interested in yoga five years ago. (GETTIN G)
➔ Jess has _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
so that the truth will be ___ as soon as possible. (COVER) _ _ _ _ _ _ __
Question 33. The number of ___ has dramatically increased since the outbreak
of COVID-19. (COMMU TE) ------ HET ------
Question 34. The government has adopted some ___ policies to attract foreign TEST 2
businesses, thereby promoting the nation's economic growth. (INVEST) 1. PRONUN CIATION
Question 1. Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that
VII. Choose the letter (A, B, C or D) that indicates the con-ec:t arrangem ent of the others?
of the sentence s to make a meaning ful paragrap h / letter. A. deQde B. SOQal C. QViC D. re~ipt
Question 35. Question 2. Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that
a. Vietnamese families at that time ate rice, vegetables and fish for survival. of the others?
b. Before the 1960s, Vi~t Nam relied heavily on agriculture. A. dweller B. work C. waste D. reward
c. This led to their sense of community and beliefs in working hard, appreciating Question 3. Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others?
farmland. A. astonish B. mummify C. chronicle D. magazine
d. As rice was their main crop, they chose to settle in fertile river valleys. Question 4. Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others?
e. They also liked to live near their relatives in simple bamboo and straw-roofed A. bizarre B. deceive C. idea D. package
houses.
11. Choose the answer (A, B, C or D) that best f"lts the space in each
A. d - e - c - b - a B. c - b - a - e - d C. e - d - b - a - c D. b - a - d - e - c
question.
Question 36.
Question 5. To address the problem of traffic congestion, the local authority
a. Previously, kids mostly played outdoors. is
planning to invest ___ renovating infrastructure.
d. The games were simple and cost little because they made their own toys from
A. on B. with C. in D. for
natural materials.
Question 6. Mr. Thompson has just been appointed as ___ of the whole project
e. Moreover, children of our grandparents' generation left school early to support
who makes sure that different groups work well with each other.
their families. A. chronicler
c. On the other hand, children nowadays have more freedom of choice. B. hoarder C. coordinator D. fashionista
Question 7.
b. Also, most of their leisure games depend on electronic devices.
Sean: "How was your summer, Tim?"
A. c - e - a - b - d B. a - d - e - c - b C. d - c - b - e - a D. b - d - a - e - c llm: "My parents took me to the Carnival of Brazil. 111 never forget ___ many
famous singers and artists there."
VIII. Rewrite each of the following sentence s In another way so that It A. see
means almost the same as the sentence printed before it.
B. to see C. seen D. seeing
Question 8. If you have enough money, you should buy a/an ___ phone instead
Question 37. This is the first time I have ever used this app. (TRIED) of a secondhand one which may not be of high quality.
A. zero waste B. old-fashioned C. brand new D. out-of-money
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Derek: "Why on earth are you ___ dressed?"
Kim: "Well, I'm going to an important event tonight." IV. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits each blank space in the
following passage.
A. commonly B. popularly C. usefully D. fashionably [;
Personal development plays an important role in helping young students build a
Question 10. Lan and Chris are talking in class at break time.
strong and positive foundation for their future life. It indudes assisting students to get
Lan: "Who ___ to you before you came into the class?"
(17) ___ good study habits and improving interpersonal skills. One way to practice
Chris: "Oh, you mean Ms. Middleton. She's my Maths teacher." personal development is through self-reflection. Teenagers should take the (18)
A. was talking B. has been talking C. used to be talking D. would be ___ to analyze their strengths and weaknesses and determine (19) ___ to best
talking
use them in the future. Through self-reflection, they can understand their purpose and
Question 11. Jack rarely reads comics in his free time, ___? set (20) ___ up for success both academically and socially. Another important
A. is he B. does he C. isnt he D. doesn't he aspect of personal development is emotional intelligence. It means having some
Question 12. Bob has been getting used to ___ the housework by himself since common sense, (21) ___ responding to situations and getting on well with
he decided to lead an independent life. colleagues. Students, therefore, (22) ___ a lot from this area of personal
A. do B. did C. doing D. done development in their journey to adulthood.
Question 13. Jane and David are talking about last night's party. Question 17. Choose the correct answer.
Jane: "How was the party last night?" A. up B. out of C. on D. into
David: "How fantastic it is! We had a barbecue and stayed outside chatting _ __ Question 18. Choose the correct answer. j
one in the morning." A. money B. touch C. contact D. time
A. the moment that B. meanwhile C. finally D. until Question 19. Choose the correct answer.
A. what B. whether C. how D. that
Question 20. Choose the correct answer.
Question 14. Ben is inviting Mark to join the picnic. A. yourselves B. themselves C. ourselves D. myself
Ben: "We are going to have a picnic next weekend. Would you like to join?" Question 21. Choose the correct answer.
Mark: "Thanks for your invitation, but ___" A. effectively B. uselessly C. tastefully D. excitingly
A. I'm pretty good at this. B. how are you doing? Question 22. Choose the correct answer.
C. 111 need some time to consider it. D. I'm still trying to do something. A. deceive B. uncover C. benefit D. impact
III. Look at each sign or notice. Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) that V. Read the following and do as directed.
matches its meaning. The outbreak of COVID-19 has brought about the rapid transition from traditional
~- Question 15. What does the t' ✓.,1,oP to tech-based working methods with the application of the Internet and
sign mean? HE:i([JNG LIFE teleconferencing. During the COVID-19 pandemic, most companies encountered
~- A. On Highway. Speed up! numerous difficulties in their administration and operation. They didn't get the chance
B. Be careful! One-way 02 • 'Ja1tl4ary to have face-to-face meetings with each other to discuss important issues, as well as
MORNING APTP.n'NOON
i,) street.
rm C. Stay away! Excavation
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failed to work on various projects together, due to social distancing measures.
Teleconferencing appeared as the optimal solution as they provided the necessary
area. ,
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-:. ....~.. infrastructure to maintain continuity in work. Virtual platforms like Zoom, Microsoft
D. Slow down! ahead. Gfloor • ~lmlu Hotel Teams and Google Meet facilitated regular meetings, project management and even
Question 16. What does the notice say? 52 f1f1~ Avenue large-scale conferences and webinars.
A. The workshop takes place in late January. In the post-pandemic era, the convenience of teleconferencing has led to a shift
B. There are two sessions in the workshop. in the way we work and Interact. Many organizations have decided to adopt a hybrid
C. The workshop is held on the rooftop. work model (the combination of working in an office and working from home) or fully
D. The venue of the workshop is in the remote work arrangements by means of virtual meeting apps. These apps provide
outskirts. employees with greater flexibility. In other words, all meetings and conferences can
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be conducted on virtual platforms so that it is unnecessary for employees to show up. b. However, my colleagues didn't make fun of me; they laughed with me and gave
Consequently, they can balance their professional and personal lives more effectively,
me a slow clap.
resulting in increased job satisfaction and productivity. Participants across different c. Instead, I mistakenly called a pizza place, and my whole office heard the call
time zones can join the meetings without their physical presence.
because of a phone system error.
a, Decide whether the following sentences are True or Falsei d. This taught me to laugh at my mistakes and not take myself too seriously. i
Question 23. The transition to hybrid or fully remote work models has gradually e. Hi, everyone! I would like to share an embarrassing moment that I wish I could
occurred since the outbreak of COVID-19.
forget.
A. True B. False e -
a a
A. a - C - b - d B. C - d - b - e - c. -
b - d - e - C D. d - C - b - a - e
Question 24. Online meetings allowed for ongoing workflow during the COVID-19
Question 36.
pandemic. a. From what we have found, we suggest that extracurricular programs should be
A. True B. False expanded to match students' interests.
Question 25. Many companies stop using teleconferencing in the new normal. b. Results showed that 40% of students prefer sports, 30% enjoy music and arts, and
A. True B. False 20% participate in academic clubs.
Question 26. Teleconferencing makes employees to show up for meetings. c. Our recent survey asked students about their favorite extracurricular activities.
A. True B. False d. Moreover, many students expressed a desire for more diverse activity options.
b, Choose the correct answer to each auestiom e. Additionally, 10% of students are involved in volunteer work.
Question 27. What does the passage mainly discuss?
a
A. C - b - e - d - e
B. - b - d - a - C C. d - a - e - C - b D. b - e - a - C - d
A. Teleronferencing in business communication B. The origin of
online meeting apps
VIII. Rewrite each of the following sentences in another way so that it
C. Why teleconferencing is widely used D. Businesses in the post-pandemic era means almost the same as the sentence printed before it.
Question 28. What can be inferred about teleconferencing from the passage? Question 37. My father no longer owns that car. (BELONG)
A. It prevents the spread of diseases. B. It creates more jobs. ➔ That car used
C. It reduces job satisfaction. D. It enhances global collaboration.
Question 38. My advice to you would be to carefully ronsider buying an insurance
VI. Supply the correct form of the word given in each sentence. policy. (TWICE)
Question 29. Growing up in a small village, Mr. Harper was greatly influenced by ➔ I think you _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ buying
traditional ___ values like honesty, respect and community. (MORALITY) an
insurance policy.
Question 30. The Board of Directors decided to ___ from the money-losing Question 39. After making my own decision, I called my friend to share the news.
business to focus on their core operations. (INVEST) (MIND)
Question 31. Despite his dedication to work, he is ___ treated by his colleagues, ➔ By the time I called my friend to share the news,
who always underestimate his contributions. (FAIR)
Question 32. Many people have had a deep ___ of the media after reading a lot Question 40. Peter managed to save a lot of money despite his small salary.
of misleading reports. (TRUST) (SUCCEEDED)
Question 33. Through the efforts of the government, the number of ___ in ➔ Small _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
_ a lot of
mountainous areas has significantly decreased by 21%. (DROP) money.
Question 34. The smell of freshly baked cookies was ___ of the cosy atmosphere
at my grandparents' house. (REMIND)
------ HET ------
VII. Choose the letter (A, B, C or D) that indicates the correct arrangement
of the sentences to make a meaningful paragraph / letter.
Question 35.
a. One morning, I had to make a phone call to my client to discuss the terms of the
contract.

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