PRACTICE

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct arrangement of the sentences to make a
meaningful paragraph/letter in each of the following questions.
Question 1:
a. In 1976, Steve Jobs co-founded Apple Inc. with Steve Wozniak. They introduced the Apple II that became popular due
to its user-friendly design.
b. Eventually, Apple purchased NeXT in 1996, and Jobs returned to Apple as CEO, he introduced revolutionary products
such as the iPod, iPhone, and iPad.
c. After that, Jobs left Apple in 1985 and founded NeXT Inc., which focused on creating high-end workstations.
d. Unfortunately, Jobs passed away on October 5, 2011, leaving behind a legacy as a visionary entrepreneur and innovator.
e. While managing NeXT Inc., Jobs also became the CEO of Pixar Animation Studios, which produced successful films.
A. d-b-e-c-a B. a-e-d-b-c C. b-e-a-c-d D. a-c-e-b-d
Question 2:
a. Your friend.
b. We went on the Guardians of the Galaxy ride, which was AMAZING. It's a roller coaster that goes up, down, and all
around!
c. The first day we went on the classic rides like Space Mountain and Pirates of the Caribbean, which were just as fun as I
remembered them.
d. On the third day, we went on the Millennium Falcon ride, which was so much fun. We even got to pilot the ship
ourselves!
e. Dear Terry! I wanted to tell you that I recently went on a trip to Disneyland and had the most amazing time!
f. On the second day, we went to Disney California Adventure Park, which is right next to Disneyland.
A. c-e-b-a-f-d B. e-c-f-b-d-a C. e-c-b-d-a-f D. c-d-f-b-e-a
Question 3:
a. Moreover, we discover their significant contributions or achievements, seeing how they impacted the world.
b. Secondly, exploring their marriages and families gives us information about their personal lives and the support systems
they had.
c. Biographies of famous people teach us many things.
d. Finally, learning about their health issues helps us understand the challenges they faced.
e. First, we learn about their early life and education, understanding how their childhood shaped their future
A. e-b-a-d-c B. c-e-b-a-d C. e-b-c-a-d D. c-e-b-d-a
Question 4:
a. I hope you find Kim Dong’s biography as inspiring as I did and hope to hear from you soon.
b. Hi Anna,
c. He was a remarkable figure in Vietnamese history, known for his bravery and dedication to the country.
d. I hope this email finds you well. Today, I want to share with you the inspiring story of a Vietnamese hero, Kim Dong,
whose real name is Nong Van Den.
e. At a young age, Kim Dong actively participated in the resistance war against the French. He died at the age of 14 while
he was doing his duty.
f. Born in 1929 in Na Ma village, Truong Ha commune, Ha Quang district, Cao Bang province, A Kim Dong grew up
during the French colonial period.
g. Best regards,
A. b-c-d-f-e-a-g B. b-d-c-e-f-a-g C. b-d-c-f-e-a-g D. b-d-c-a-f-e-g
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from that
of the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1: A. admire B. publish C. visit D. reading
Question 2: A. child B. watch C. cheap D. school
Question 3: A. dedicated B. animation C. sales D. general
Question 4: A. devote B. blockbuster C. diagnose D. postpone
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate that it differs from the other three in the position
of stress in each of the following questions.
Question 1: A. college B. genius C. cancer D. hotel
Question 2: A. invention B. volunteer C. resistance D. achievement
Question 3: A. childhood B. resign C. expand D. defeat
Question 4: A. ambitious B. achievement C. impressive D. enemy

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Vo Thi Sau was born in Ba Ria- Vung Tau province in 1933. She was just a schoolgirl (18) ________
in revolutionary activities. When Ho Chi Minh declared independence against the French in 1945, she was only
12 years old. A few years later, she joined the Viet Minh and became a guerrilla fighter.
At the age of 14 while in a busy market, she threw a grenade at a group of French soldiers. She
managed to kill one officer and (19) ________. She was able to escape unnoticed. At 16, she planned another
grenade attack, however, the grenade failed to explode and (20) ________. She was then shipped off to three
different prisons, the final being Con Son prison on the Con Dao archipelago. She was executed by firing squad
in 1952 when she was only 19-years-old. It’s said she refused to be blindfolded and stared into the eyes of the
soldiers while singing (21) ________.
Today, she is considered a national hero and a symbol of the revolutionary spirit. Her grave is
frequently visited by Vietnamese citizens, especially at night, to honour (22) ________. (23) ________.
Adapted from https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/grave-of-vo-th-sau
Question 18: A. when became involved B. becoming involved
C. when she became involved D. to become involved
Question 19: A. injured several others B. to injured several others
C. injuring several others D. injure several others
Question 20: A. she was arrested by the French authorities
B. the French authorities was arrested
C. was arrested by the French authorities
D. she arrested the French authorities
Question 21: A. not until she was killed B. until she was skilled
C. until was she skilled D. not until she killed
Question 22: A. their memory B. her memory C. its memory D. their memory
Question 23: A. Many streets, parks, and schools have names after her across Viet Nam.
B. She named after many streets, parks, and schools across Viet Nam.
C. Many streets, parks, and schools are named after her across Viet Nam.
D. She is named after by many streets, parks, and schools across Viet Nam.
Read the passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to choose the word or phrase.
Together with the festive atmosphere Tet brings to Vietnam every year, the event is also the best time of the
year for Vietnamese people to spend time on their (24) _______ life and pay respect to religious institutions.
Visiting pagodas on the first days of the year has long been a (25) _______ tradition.
It has been a long-lasted custom of the people in this country each time a New Year arrival to visit pagoda.
In Vietnam, the custom is described as "Lễ Chùa" - (26) _______ "lễ" means not only visiting but also showing
respects in all sincerity to Buddha and Gods of the pagodas or temples. No matter how busy the Vietnamese are
during the hilarious atmosphere of Tet, everyone attempts (27) _______ an incense to wish for best wishes for
the New Year like healthiness, happiness and wealth. (28) _______ praying at pagodas and temples is among
the best ways to go out and enjoy the spring. Mixing ones' soul with the spiritual spaces, breathing in the aroma
of burning incense and flowers and enjoying relaxing glimpse in the garden of the pagodas help demolish all the
stresses and worries of the previous year.
Question 24. A. spirit B. spiritual C. spiritless D. spirited
Question 25. A. deep-seated B. deep-rooted C. deep-pocketed D. deep-fried
Question 26. A. which B. that C. in which D. when
Question 27. A. to burn B. burning C. to burning D. burn
Question 28. A. Beside B. Thus C. In addition to D. Moreover
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 29 to 33.
Cleopatra VII (69 BC-30 BC) was a famous queen of ancient Egypt. She was born in 69 BC and ruled Egypt
for 21 years. Cleopatra was a very intelligent woman who could speak 9 different languages! This helped her to
communicate with people from many different countries and cultures. She spoke Egyptian, Greek, Latin,
Hebrew, Aramaic, Syriac, Coptic, Ethiopian, and Median. This made her a great leader and diplomat.
Moreover, she was not only a smart queen but also a beautiful one. She was known for her charm and beauty
which helped her to make many powerful allies. Cleopatra was also a very kind and generous queen who cared
about her people. She worked hard to improve the lives of the Egyptian people and made many important
changes to the way the country was run.
Sadly, Cleopatra's reign came to an end in 30 BC when she was defeated by the Roman Empire. She died
soon after, but her legacy lived on. Today, Cleopatra is remembered as one of the most famous queens in
history and a symbol of ancient Egypt's power and glory. Her ability to speak 9 languages is just one example of
her intelligence and talent.
Question 29: What is the best title of the passage?
A. The Ancient Egypt world. B. An outstanding queen – Cleopatra VII.
C. Cleopatra VII’s tragic death. D. How did Cleopatra become famous?
Question 30: According to the passage, speaking 9 nine languages helped Cleopatra VII to ____________.
A. become a famous queen, a great diplomat, and a trader of ancient Egypt
B. be a very kind and generous queen who cared about her people
 C. make many important changes to the way the country was run
D. communicate with people from many different countries and cultures
Question 31: The word "died" in the final paragraph is closest in meaning to_________.
A. passed away B. faded away C. dropped out of D. carried out
Question 32: The word "This" in the 1st paragraph refers to _________.
A. Ethiopian, and Median B. Speaking 9 languages
C. Being born in 69 BC D. Being a famous queen
Question 33: According to the passage, which of these statements is NOT true about Cleopatra VII?
A. She could speak Latin and Coptic. B. She was a smart, beautiful, and generous queen.
C. She was killed by the Roman Empire. D. She is one of the most famous queens in history.
Read and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
President Ho Chi Minh was a great leader of Vietnam. He was born in 1890 in a small village in central
Vietnam. As a young man, he traveled to many countries to learn about the world, and to find ways to vanquish
the French colonial empire and the American Empire, who attacked his country.
In 1945, Ho Chi Minh declared Vietnam's independence from France and became the country's first
president. He worked tirelessly to build a new Vietnam, one that was free from foreign domination and that
would provide a better life for all Vietnamese people. Moreover, under Ho Chi Minh's leadership, Vietnam
made great progress in education. The literacy rate increased from just 10% in 1945 to over 90% by the time of
his death in 1969. This was a remarkable achievement, especially given the difficult situation that the country
faced.
On the other hand, Ho Chi Minh was also a great diplomat. He was able to build strong relationships with
other countries, including the Soviet Union and China, which helped Vietnam to defend itself against foreign
attack.
Today, Ho Chi Minh is remembered as a national hero in Vietnam. His image appears on the Vietnamese
currency, and many streets and buildings are named in his honor. His spirit continues to inspire the Vietnamese
people to work towards a better future for their country.
(Adapted from https:// en.baochinhphu.vn)
Question 34: Which of the following is the best title of the passage?
A. President Ho Chi Minh and his family background.
B. President Ho Chi Minh’s image on the Vietnamese currency.
C. Did Vietnam gain independence by itself?
D. President Ho Chi Minh’s great contributions to Vietnam.
Question 35: According to the passage, what did the French colonial empire and American Empire do?
A. traveled to many countries B. attacked Vietnam
C. learnt about the world D. vanquished the country
Question 36: According to the second paragraph, which of the following is NOT true?
A. No one was the Vietnamese president before Ho Chi Minh.
B. Vietnam was declared to be independent from France in 1945.
C. Under Ho Chi Minh's leadership, Vietnam had a better education.
D. The illiteracy rate increased around 80% before Ho Chi Minh’s death.
Question 37: The word "achievement" in the 2nd paragraph is opposite in meaning to_________.
A. success B. account C. failure D. genius
Question 38: The word "which" in the 3rd paragraph refers to _________.
A. China B. building relationship
C. other countries D. Soviet Union
Question 39: It can be inferred from the last paragraph that ______________.
A. Many streets are named Ho Chi Minh B. President Ho Chi Minh is highly respected.
C. There are many presidents in Vietnam. D. Vietnamese like their currency a lot.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct option that best
fits each of the numbered blanks from 18 to 23.
Vo Thi Sau was born in Ba Ria- Vung Tau province in 1933. She was just a schoolgirl (18) ________
in revolutionary activities. When Ho Chi Minh declared independence against the French in 1945, she was only
12 years old. A few years later, she joined the Viet Minh and became a guerrilla fighter.
At the age of 14 while in a busy market, she threw a grenade at a group of French soldiers. She
managed to kill one officer and (19) ________. She was able to escape unnoticed. At 16, she planned another
grenade attack, however, the grenade failed to explode and (20) ________. She was then shipped off to three
different prisons, the final being Con Son prison on the Con Dao archipelago. She was executed by firing squad
in 1952 when she was only 19-years-old. It’s said she refused to be blindfolded and stared into the eyes of the
soldiers while singing (21) ________.
Today, she is considered a national hero and a symbol of the revolutionary spirit. Her grave is
frequently visited by Vietnamese citizens, especially at night, to honour (22) ________. (23) ________.
Adapted from https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/grave-of-vo-th-sau
Question 18: A. when she became involved B. becoming involved
C. when became involved D. to become involved
Question 19: A. injured several others B. injure several others
C. injuring several others D. to injured several others
Question 20: A. she arrested the French authorities
B. the French authorities was arrested
C. was arrested by the French authorities
D. she was arrested by the French authorities
Question 21: A. until she was killed B. not until she was skilled
C. until was she skilled D. not until she killed
Question 22: A. their memory B. its memory C. her memory D. their memory
Question 23: A. Many streets, parks, and schools have names after her across Viet Nam.
B. Many streets, parks, and schools are named after her across Viet Nam.
C. She named after many streets, parks, and schools across Viet Nam.
D. She is named after by many streets, parks, and schools across Viet Nam.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct option that best
fits each of the numbered blanks from 24 to 28.
Alexander Graham Bell was a Scottish-born scientist and inventor (24) _________ was best known for
inventing the first working telephone.
Bell was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, on March 3, 1847. During his youth, Bell was strongly (25)
_________ by his family and his environment. Bell’s hometown of Edinburgh, Scotland, was known as the
“Athens of the North” for its rich culture of arts and science.
By age 16, Alexander had joined his father in his work with the deaf. In 1870, the family settled in
Brantford, Ontario, Canada. There, Alexander set up a workshop to continue his study of the human voice. On
July 11, 1877, Bell married Mabie Hubbard who had been deaf (26) _________ her early childhood years.
On March 10, 1876, after (27) _________ years of work, Bell perfected his most well-known invention,
the telephone, and made his first telephone call. The Bell Telephone Company was organised on July 9, 1877.
In 1880, Bell established the Volta Laboratory in Washington, D.C., an experimental facility devoted to (28)
_________ discovery.
Throughout his life, Bell continued his family’s work with the deaf. Bell died peacefully on August 2,
1922, at his home in Baddeckon Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Question 24: A. whom B. which C. who D. when
Question 25: A. admired B. influenced C. devoted D. confused
Question 26: A. since B. because C. until D. despite
Question 27: A. little B. much C. many D. lot of
Question 28: A. scientifically B. science C. scientist D. scientific
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, Cor D to indicate the correct answer.
INTERNATIONAL GIFT – GIVING CUSTOMS
The tradition of gift giving is a worldwide practice that is said to have been around since the beginning of
human beings. Over time different cultures have developed their own gift giving customs and traditions.
In France the gift of wine for the hostess of a dinner party is not an appropriate gift as the hostess would
prefer to choose the vintage for the night. In Sweden, a bottle of wine or flowers are an appropriate gift for the
hostess. In Vietnam, a gift of whisky is appropriate for the host, and some fruit or small gifts for the hostess,
children or elders of the home. Besides, gifts should never be wrapped in black paper because this color is
unlucky and associated with funerals in this country. Gifts that symbolize cutting such as scissors, knives and
other sharp objects should be avoided because they mean the cutting of the relationship. Also, in some countries
you should not open the gift in front of the giver and in others it would be an insult if you did not open the gift.
Beyond the gift itself, give careful consideration to the manner in which it is presented. Different culture
have different customs regarding how a gift should be offered – using only your right hand or using both hand,
for example. Others have strong traditions related to the appropriate way to accept a gift. In Singapore, for
instance, it is the standard to graciously refuse a gift several times before finally accepting it. The recipient
would never unwrap a gift in front of the giver for fear of appearing greedy.
 Understanding these traditions and customs, as well as taking time to choose an appropriate gift, will help
you to avoid any awkwardness or embarrassment as you seek to build a better cross – cultural relationship.
Question 29. When did the tradition of gift-giving become popular all over the world?
A. A long time ago B. Thousands of years ago
C. Since the beginning of humans D. Since the beginning of industrialization
Question 30. Which of the following is NOT true about gift-giving customs?
A. In France, wine is not considered a suitable gift for the hostess of a dinner party.
B. In Sweden, it is not customary to bring some wine or flowers when you are invited to a dinner party.
C. In Vietnam, such things as scissors, knives and other sharp objects shouldn’t be used as a gift.
D. In Singapore, it is unacceptable to open the gift right in front of the giver.
Question 31. The phrase “associated with” is closet in meaning to ______.
A. connected with B. familiar with C. informed of D. similar to
Question 32. The word “it” in paragraph 3 refer to ______.
A. consideration B. manner C. gift D. culture
Question 33. Which of the following is the main idea of paragraph?
A. The people who are presented with gifts B. The traditions of giving and receiving gifts
C. The occasions of giving and receiving gifts D. The manners of giving and receiving gifts
Read and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Nguyen Du is a celebrated Vietnamese poet who wrote in Chữ Nôm, the ancient writing script of Viet
Nam. His poetry is celebrated for the directness of its language and of its metaphors. Despite a number of
Vietnamese poets pre-dated him, Nguyen Du is considered by many Vietnamese to be the founding-figure of
Vietnamese literature. His epic poem Truyen Kieu (The Tale of Kieu), relating the brief and tragic life of a
Vietnamese girl, is considered as a masterpiece.
Nguyen Du was born in 1765 in Tien Dien village, Nghi Xuan district, Nghe Tinh province, Viet Nam.
By the age of 13, Nguyen had lost both of his parents, and for most of his teenage years he lived with his
brother or with his brother-in-law.
At the age of 19, Nguyen passed the provincial examination. After that, he was appointed to the
position of a military advisor in the Trinh army. After the Trinh Lords were defeated in 1786 by Nguyen Hue,
Nguyen Du refused to serve in the new administration. He was arrested and held for some time before he moved
back to his native village in the northern part of the country.
Later, when yet another warlord, Nguyen Anh, ruled Viet Nam in 1802, Nguyen Du agreed to serve in
his administration. At first, he was given his old post of military advisor but after a decade, he was promoted to
an ambassador to China in 1813.
While in China, he discovered and translated the Ming dynasty era tale “Kim Van Kieu” that would
become the basis for the Tale of Kieu. He was later appointed to two more missions to Beijing, but before he
could depart for the last one, he died of a long illness for which he refused treatment in 1820.
Nguyen Du’s father worked as a minister for the Lê dynasty, and his family did well during this time.
However, Nguyen Du spent much of his life feeling guilty because he worked for a new ruler who took over,
and he thought this was a betrayal of the true leaders of Viet Nam. He believed this brought dishonour to him
and his family.
Question 35: The word “masterpiece” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ____________.
A. genius B. neglect C. account D. treasure
Question 36: Which of the following is stated in paragraph 3 about Nguyen Du?
A. He refused to hold the position of an ambassador to China in 1813.
B. He worked as military advisor under Nguyen Anh’s rule in 1802.
C. He translated the tale “Kim Van Kieu” and wrote the Tale of Kieu in 1813.
D. He died of an illness after completing two more missions to Beijing in 1820.
Question 37: The word “one” in paragraph 4 refers to ____________.
A. post B. mission C. tale D. ambassador
Question 38: Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. Nguyen Du’s father was a military advisor in the Trinh army.
B. Nguyen Du disagreed to serve in Nguyen Hue’s administration.
C. Nguyen Du passed the provincial examination in 1784.
D. Nguyen Du died of a long illness in spite of medical treatment.
Question 39: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. He considered himself the founding figure of Vietnamese literature.
B. He did not face any hardships after losing his parents at a young age.
 C. Nguyen Du felt guilty for serving who he perceived to be a wrong ruler.
D. Nguyen Du played the same role in Trinh Army and under Nguyen Hue’s rule.
Read the following advertisement/ announcement and mark the tetter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct
option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 10 to 15.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF AN UPCOMING COURSE
Attention all students! Are you interested in learning about different cultures? Do you want to prepare yourself for
travel or study abroad? Our school is now offering a "Cultural Shock Prevention Course" to help you:
● Explore different cultures and (10)________.
● Learn how to communicate effectively with people from different backgrounds.
● (11)________ cultural misunderstandings and faux pas.
Don't miss this opportunity to expand your cultural horizons and prepare yourself for a globalized world. Sign up
for our "Cultural Shock Prevention Course" today!
Note: This course is suitable for beginners and (12)________ in simple, easy-to-understand language.
Question 10: A. costumes B. confusions C. cuisines D. customs
Question 11: A. Appreciate B. Diversify C. Avoid D. Admire
Question 12: A. is teaching B. is taught C. are taught D. are teaching
VIETNAMESE FAMOUS FIGURES EXHIBITION
Join us for an enlightening exhibition celebrating (13) _________ lives of renowned Vietnamese figures!
Time: April, 20th
Location: National Museum
● Attending the exhibition, you (14) _________ do a variety of activities as follows:
- Discover the extraordinary contributions of influential personalities from Viet Nam.
- Immerse yourself in interactive exhibits showcasing their life stories and achievements.
- Admire artworks inspired by their legacies, (15) _________ by local artists.
- Share your thoughts and learn from fellow attendees in engaging discussions.
● Grasp this unique opportunity to connect with Viet Nam’s rich history and be inspired by the stories of
remarkable individuals. Admission is free so bring your friends, family, and curiosity. See you there!
Question 13: A. an B. Ø (no article) C. the D. a
Question 14: A. need B. can C. must D. might
Question 15: A. creating B. was creating C. was created D. created
Read the following advertisement/school announcements
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Tour!
Join us on a journey through Vietnam's history with a tour of Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum!
In our tour, you can:
● Discover the (10) ________ of Ho Chi Minh, the founder of modern Vietnam and a key figure in the country's
struggle for independence.
● Explore the impressive structure of the mausoleum, where (11) _______ Ho Chi Minh's body is preserved.
● Learn (12) ________ the life and achievements of Ho Chi Minh from our expert guides.
Contact us to book now!
● Email: [email protected]
● Zalo: +841234567.
Question 10: A. biology B. biographic C. biography D. biological
Question 11: A. a B. an C. the D. no article
Question 12: A. about B. on C. in D. for
ANNOUNCEMENT OF MARK ZUCKERBERG’S VISIT
Dear students, parents, and staff,
I am excited to announce that Mark Zuckerberg, the founder and CEO of Facebook, (13) ________ our school last
week. Here are some highlights from his visit:
● Mr. Zuckerberg arrived at our school on Wednesday morning. While he (14) ________ a talk in the auditorium,
students were preparing for his visit in their classrooms.
● After his talk, Mr. Zuckerberg answered questions from students. They asked about his (15) _________, his
experiences, and his advice for young people.
● Finally, Mr. Zuckerberg took a group photo with our students and staff. It was a memorable moment for everyone
involved.
Question 13: A. visiting B. visited C. was visiting D. is visiting
Question 14: A. giving B. were giving C. gave D. was giving
Question 15: A. rule B. battle C. career D. poetry
 KEY - PRACTICE
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct arrangement of the sentences to
make a meaningful paragraph/letter in each of the following questions.
Question 1:
a. In 1976, Steve Jobs co-founded Apple Inc. with Steve Wozniak. They introduced the Apple II that became
popular due to its user-friendly design.
b. Eventually, Apple purchased NeXT in 1996, and Jobs returned to Apple as CEO, he introduced revolutionary
products such as the iPod, iPhone, and iPad.
c. After that, Jobs left Apple in 1985 and founded NeXT Inc., which focused on creating high-end workstations.
d. Unfortunately, Jobs passed away on October 5, 2011, leaving behind a legacy as a visionary entrepreneur and
innovator.
e. While managing NeXT Inc., Jobs also became the CEO of Pixar Animation Studios, which produced
successful films.
A. d-b-e-c-a B. a-e-d-b-c C. b-e-a-c-d D. a-c-e-b-d
Question 2:
a. Your friend.
b. We went on the Guardians of the Galaxy ride, which was AMAZING. It's a roller coaster that goes up, down,
and all around!
c. The first day we went on the classic rides like Space Mountain and Pirates of the Caribbean, which were just
as fun as I remembered them.
d. On the third day, we went on the Millennium Falcon ride, which was so much fun. We even got to pilot the
ship ourselves!
e. Dear Terry! I wanted to tell you that I recently went on a trip to Disneyland and had the most amazing time!
f. On the second day, we went to Disney California Adventure Park, which is right next to Disneyland.
A. c-e-b-a-f-d B. e-c-f-b-d-a C. e-c-b-d-a-f D. c-d-f-b-e-a
Question 3:
a. Moreover, we discover their significant contributions or achievements, seeing how they impacted the world.
b. Secondly, exploring their marriages and families gives us information about their personal lives and the
support systems they had.
c. Biographies of famous people teach us many things.
d. Finally, learning about their health issues helps us understand the challenges they faced.
e. First, we learn about their early life and education, understanding how their childhood shaped their future
A. e-b-a-d-c B. c-e-b-a-d C. e-b-c-a-d D. c-e-b-d-a
Question 4:
a. I hope you find Kim Dong’s biography as inspiring as I did and hope to hear from you soon.
b. Hi Anna,
c. He was a remarkable figure in Vietnamese history, known for his bravery and dedication to the country.
d. I hope this email finds you well. Today, I want to share with you the inspiring story of a Vietnamese hero,
Kim Dong, whose real name is Nong Van Den.
e. At a young age, Kim Dong actively participated in the resistance war against the French. He died at the age of
14 while he was doing his duty.
f. Born in 1929 in Na Ma village, Truong Ha commune, Ha Quang district, Cao Bang province, A Kim Dong
grew up during the French colonial period.
g. Best regards,
A. b-c-d-f-e-a-g B. b-d-c-e-f-a-g C. b-d-c-f-e-a-g D. b-d-c-a-f-e-g
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs
from that of the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1: A. admire B. publish C. visit D. reading
Question 2: A. child B. watch C. cheap D. school
Question 3: A. dedicated B. animation C. sales D. general
Question 4: A. devote B. blockbuster C. diagnose D. postpone
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate that it differs from the other three in the
position of stress in each of the following questions.
Question 1: A. college B. genius C. cancer D. hotel
Question 2: A. invention B. volunteer C. resistance D. achievement
Question 3: A. childhood B. resign C. expand D. defeat
Question 4: A. ambitious B. achievement C. impressive D. enemy
 Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Vo Thi Sau was born in Ba Ria- Vung Tau province in 1933. She was just a schoolgirl (18) ________
in revolutionary activities. When Ho Chi Minh declared independence against the French in 1945, she was only
12 years old. A few years later, she joined the Viet Minh and became a guerrilla fighter.
At the age of 14 while in a busy market, she threw a grenade at a group of French soldiers. She
managed to kill one officer and (19) ________. She was able to escape unnoticed. At 16, she planned another
grenade attack, however, the grenade failed to explode and (20) ________. She was then shipped off to three
different prisons, the final being Con Son prison on the Con Dao archipelago. She was executed by firing squad
in 1952 when she was only 19-years-old. It’s said she refused to be blindfolded and stared into the eyes of the
soldiers while singing (21) ________.
Today, she is considered a national hero and a symbol of the revolutionary spirit. Her grave is
frequently visited by Vietnamese citizens, especially at night, to honour (22) ________. (23) ________.
Adapted from https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/grave-of-vo-th-sau
Question 18: A. when became involved B. becoming involved
C. when she became involved D. to become involved
Question 19: A. injured several others B. to injured several others
C. injuring several others D. injure several others
Question 20: A. she was arrested by the French authorities
B. the French authorities was arrested
C. was arrested by the French authorities
D. she arrested the French authorities
Question 21: A. not until she was killed B. until she was skilled
C. until was she skilled D. not until she killed
Question 22: A. their memory B. her memory C. its memory D. their memory
Question 23: A. Many streets, parks, and schools have names after her across Viet Nam.
B. She named after many streets, parks, and schools across Viet Nam.
C. Many streets, parks, and schools are named after her across Viet Nam.
D. She is named after by many streets, parks, and schools across Viet Nam.
Read the passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to choose the word or phrase.
Together with the festive atmosphere Tet brings to Vietnam every year, the event is also the best time of the
year for Vietnamese people to spend time on their (24) _______ life and pay respect to religious institutions.
Visiting pagodas on the first days of the year has long been a (25) _______ tradition.
It has been a long-lasted custom of the people in this country each time a New Year arrival to visit pagoda.
In Vietnam, the custom is described as "Lễ Chùa" - (26) _______ "lễ" means not only visiting but also showing
respects in all sincerity to Buddha and Gods of the pagodas or temples. No matter how busy the Vietnamese are
during the hilarious atmosphere of Tet, everyone attempts (27) _______ an incense to wish for best wishes for
the New Year like healthiness, happiness and wealth. (28) _______ praying at pagodas and temples is among
the best ways to go out and enjoy the spring. Mixing ones' soul with the spiritual spaces, breathing in the aroma
of burning incense and flowers and enjoying relaxing glimpse in the garden of the pagodas help demolish all the
stresses and worries of the previous year.
Question 24. A. spirit B. spiritual C. spiritless D. spirited
Question 25. A. deep-seated B. deep-rooted C. deep-pocketed D. deep-fried
Question 26. A. which B. that C. in which D. when
Question 27. A. to burn B. burning C. to burning D. burn
Question 28. A. Beside B. Thus C. In addition to D. Moreover
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 29 to 33.
Cleopatra VII (69 BC-30 BC) was a famous queen of ancient Egypt. She was born in 69 BC and ruled Egypt
for 21 years. Cleopatra was a very intelligent woman who could speak 9 different languages! This helped her to
communicate with people from many different countries and cultures. She spoke Egyptian, Greek, Latin,
Hebrew, Aramaic, Syriac, Coptic, Ethiopian, and Median. This made her a great leader and diplomat.
Moreover, she was not only a smart queen but also a beautiful one. She was known for her charm and beauty
which helped her to make many powerful allies. Cleopatra was also a very kind and generous queen who cared
about her people. She worked hard to improve the lives of the Egyptian people and made many important
changes to the way the country was run.
Sadly, Cleopatra's reign came to an end in 30 BC when she was defeated by the Roman Empire. She died
soon after, but her legacy lived on. Today, Cleopatra is remembered as one of the most famous queens in
history and a symbol of ancient Egypt's power and glory. Her ability to speak 9 languages is just one example of
her intelligence and talent.
Question 29: What is the best title of the passage?
A. The Ancient Egypt world. B. An outstanding queen – Cleopatra VII.
C. Cleopatra VII’s tragic death. D. How did Cleopatra become famous?
Question 30: According to the passage, speaking 9 nine languages helped Cleopatra VII to ____________.
A. become a famous queen, a great diplomat, and a trader of ancient Egypt
B. be a very kind and generous queen who cared about her people
C. make many important changes to the way the country was run
D. communicate with people from many different countries and cultures
Question 31: The word "died" in the final paragraph is closest in meaning to_________.
A. passed away B. faded away C. dropped out of D. carried out
Question 32: The word "This" in the 1st paragraph refers to _________.
A. Ethiopian, and Median B. Speaking 9 languages
C. Being born in 69 BC D. Being a famous queen
Question 33: According to the passage, which of these statements is NOT true about Cleopatra VII?
A. She could speak Latin and Coptic. B. She was a smart, beautiful, and generous queen.
C. She was killed by the Roman Empire. D. She is one of the most famous queens in history.
Read and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
President Ho Chi Minh was a great leader of Vietnam. He was born in 1890 in a small village in central
Vietnam. As a young man, he traveled to many countries to learn about the world, and to find ways to vanquish
the French colonial empire and the American Empire, who attacked his country.
In 1945, Ho Chi Minh declared Vietnam's independence from France and became the country's first
president. He worked tirelessly to build a new Vietnam, one that was free from foreign domination and that
would provide a better life for all Vietnamese people. Moreover, under Ho Chi Minh's leadership, Vietnam
made great progress in education. The literacy rate increased from just 10% in 1945 to over 90% by the time of
his death in 1969. This was a remarkable achievement, especially given the difficult situation that the country
faced.
On the other hand, Ho Chi Minh was also a great diplomat. He was able to build strong relationships with
other countries, including the Soviet Union and China, which helped Vietnam to defend itself against foreign
attack.
Today, Ho Chi Minh is remembered as a national hero in Vietnam. His image appears on the Vietnamese
currency, and many streets and buildings are named in his honor. His spirit continues to inspire the Vietnamese
people to work towards a better future for their country.
(Adapted from https:// en.baochinhphu.vn)
Question 34: Which of the following is the best title of the passage?
A. President Ho Chi Minh and his family background.
B. President Ho Chi Minh’s image on the Vietnamese currency.
C. Did Vietnam gain independence by itself?
D. President Ho Chi Minh’s great contributions to Vietnam.
Question 35: According to the passage, what did the French colonial empire and American Empire do?
A. traveled to many countries B. attacked Vietnam
C. learnt about the world D. vanquished the country
Question 36: According to the second paragraph, which of the following is NOT true?
A. No one was the Vietnamese president before Ho Chi Minh.
B. Vietnam was declared to be independent from France in 1945.
C. Under Ho Chi Minh's leadership, Vietnam had a better education.
D. The illiteracy rate increased around 80% before Ho Chi Minh’s death.
Question 37: The word "achievement" in the 2nd paragraph is opposite in meaning to_________.
A. success B. account C. failure D. genius
Question 38: The word "which" in the 3rd paragraph refers to _________.
A. China B. building relationship
C. other countries D. Soviet Union
Question 39: It can be inferred from the last paragraph that ______________.
A. Many streets are named Ho Chi Minh B. President Ho Chi Minh is highly respected.
C. There are many presidents in Vietnam. D. Vietnamese like their currency a lot.
 Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct option that best
fits each of the numbered blanks from 18 to 23.
Vo Thi Sau was born in Ba Ria- Vung Tau province in 1933. She was just a schoolgirl (18) ________
in revolutionary activities. When Ho Chi Minh declared independence against the French in 1945, she was only
12 years old. A few years later, she joined the Viet Minh and became a guerrilla fighter.
At the age of 14 while in a busy market, she threw a grenade at a group of French soldiers. She
managed to kill one officer and (19) ________. She was able to escape unnoticed. At 16, she planned another
grenade attack, however, the grenade failed to explode and (20) ________. She was then shipped off to three
different prisons, the final being Con Son prison on the Con Dao archipelago. She was executed by firing squad
in 1952 when she was only 19-years-old. It’s said she refused to be blindfolded and stared into the eyes of the
soldiers while singing (21) ________.
Today, she is considered a national hero and a symbol of the revolutionary spirit. Her grave is
frequently visited by Vietnamese citizens, especially at night, to honour (22) ________. (23) ________.
Adapted from https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/grave-of-vo-th-sau
Question 18: A. when she became involved B. becoming involved
C. when became involved D. to become involved
Question 19: A. injured several others B. injure several others
C. injuring several others D. to injured several others
Question 20: A. she arrested the French authorities
B. the French authorities was arrested
C. was arrested by the French authorities
D. she was arrested by the French authorities
Question 21: A. until she was killed B. not until she was skilled
C. until was she skilled D. not until she killed
Question 22: A. their memory B. its memory C. her memory D. their memory
Question 23: A. Many streets, parks, and schools have names after her across Viet Nam.
B. Many streets, parks, and schools are named after her across Viet Nam.
C. She named after many streets, parks, and schools across Viet Nam.
D. She is named after by many streets, parks, and schools across Viet Nam.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct option that best
fits each of the numbered blanks from 24 to 28.
Alexander Graham Bell was a Scottish-born scientist and inventor (24) _________ was best known for
inventing the first working telephone.
Bell was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, on March 3, 1847. During his youth, Bell was strongly (25)
_________ by his family and his environment. Bell’s hometown of Edinburgh, Scotland, was known as the
“Athens of the North” for its rich culture of arts and science.
By age 16, Alexander had joined his father in his work with the deaf. In 1870, the family settled in
Brantford, Ontario, Canada. There, Alexander set up a workshop to continue his study of the human voice. On
July 11, 1877, Bell married Mabie Hubbard who had been deaf (26) _________ her early childhood years.
On March 10, 1876, after (27) _________ years of work, Bell perfected his most well-known invention,
the telephone, and made his first telephone call. The Bell Telephone Company was organised on July 9, 1877.
In 1880, Bell established the Volta Laboratory in Washington, D.C., an experimental facility devoted to (28)
_________ discovery.
Throughout his life, Bell continued his family’s work with the deaf. Bell died peacefully on August 2,
1922, at his home in Baddeckon Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Adapted from https://www.biography.com/inventors/alexander-graham-bell
Question 24: A. whom B. which C. who D. when
Question 25: A. admired B. influenced C. devoted D. confused
Question 26: A. since B. because C. until D. despite
Question 27: A. little B. much C. many D. lot of
Question 28: A. scientifically B. science C. scientist D. scientific

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, Cor D to indicate the correct answer to each of
the following questions from 29 to 33.
INTERNATIONAL GIFT – GIVING CUSTOMS
The tradition of gift giving is a worldwide practice that is said to have been around since the beginning of
human beings. Over time different cultures have developed their own gift giving customs and traditions.
 In France the gift of wine for the hostess of a dinner party is not an appropriate gift as the hostess would
prefer to choose the vintage for the night. In Sweden, a bottle of wine or flowers are an appropriate gift for the
hostess. In Vietnam, a gift of whisky is appropriate for the host, and some fruit or small gifts for the hostess,
children or elders of the home. Besides, gifts should never be wrapped in black paper because this color is
unlucky and associated with funerals in this country. Gifts that symbolize cutting such as scissors, knives and
other sharp objects should be avoided because they mean the cutting of the relationship. Also, in some countries
you should not open the gift in front of the giver and in others it would be an insult if you did not open the gift.
Beyond the gift itself, give careful consideration to the manner in which it is presented. Different culture
have different customs regarding how a gift should be offered – using only your right hand or using both hand,
for example. Others have strong traditions related to the appropriate way to accept a gift. In Singapore, for
instance, it is the standard to graciously refuse a gift several times before finally accepting it. The recipient
would never unwrap a gift in front of the giver for fear of appearing greedy.
Understanding these traditions and customs, as well as taking time to choose an appropriate gift, will help
you to avoid any awkwardness or embarrassment as you seek to build a better cross – cultural relationship.
Question 29. When did the tradition of gift-giving become popular all over the world?
A. A long time ago B. Thousands of years ago
C. Since the beginning of humans D. Since the beginning of industrialization
Question 30. Which of the following is NOT true about gift-giving customs?
A. In France, wine is not considered a suitable gift for the hostess of a dinner party.
B. In Sweden, it is not customary to bring some wine or flowers when you are invited to a dinner party.
C. In Vietnam, such things as scissors, knives and other sharp objects shouldn’t be used as a gift.
D. In Singapore, it is unacceptable to open the gift right in front of the giver.
Question 31. The phrase “associated with” is closet in meaning to ______.
A. connected with B. familiar with C. informed of D. similar to
Question 32. The word “it” in paragraph 3 refer to ______.
A. consideration B. manner C. gift D. culture
Question 33. Which of the following is the main idea of paragraph?
A. The people who are presented with gifts B. The traditions of giving and receiving gifts
C. The occasions of giving and receiving gifts D. The manners of giving and receiving gifts
Read and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Nguyen Du is a celebrated Vietnamese poet who wrote in Chữ Nôm, the ancient writing script of Viet
Nam. His poetry is celebrated for the directness of its language and of its metaphors. Despite a number of
Vietnamese poets pre-dated him, Nguyen Du is considered by many Vietnamese to be the founding-figure of
Vietnamese literature. His epic poem Truyen Kieu (The Tale of Kieu), relating the brief and tragic life of a
Vietnamese girl, is considered as a masterpiece.
Nguyen Du was born in 1765 in Tien Dien village, Nghi Xuan district, Nghe Tinh province, Viet Nam.
By the age of 13, Nguyen had lost both of his parents, and for most of his teenage years he lived with his
brother or with his brother-in-law.
At the age of 19, Nguyen passed the provincial examination. After that, he was appointed to the
position of a military advisor in the Trinh army. After the Trinh Lords were defeated in 1786 by Nguyen Hue,
Nguyen Du refused to serve in the new administration. He was arrested and held for some time before he moved
back to his native village in the northern part of the country.
Later, when yet another warlord, Nguyen Anh, ruled Viet Nam in 1802, Nguyen Du agreed to serve in
his administration. At first, he was given his old post of military advisor but after a decade, he was promoted to
an ambassador to China in 1813.
While in China, he discovered and translated the Ming dynasty era tale “Kim Van Kieu” that would
become the basis for the Tale of Kieu. He was later appointed to two more missions to Beijing, but before he
could depart for the last one, he died of a long illness for which he refused treatment in 1820.
Nguyen Du’s father worked as a minister for the Lê dynasty, and his family did well during this time.
However, Nguyen Du spent much of his life feeling guilty because he worked for a new ruler who took over,
and he thought this was a betrayal of the true leaders of Viet Nam. He believed this brought dishonour to him
and his family.
Question 35: The word “masterpiece” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ____________.
A. genius B. neglect C. account D. treasure
Question 36: Which of the following is stated in paragraph 3 about Nguyen Du?
A. He refused to hold the position of an ambassador to China in 1813.
B. He worked as military advisor under Nguyen Anh’s rule in 1802.
 C. He translated the tale “Kim Van Kieu” and wrote the Tale of Kieu in 1813.
D. He died of an illness after completing two more missions to Beijing in 1820.
Question 37: The word “one” in paragraph 4 refers to ____________.
A. post B. mission C. tale D. ambassador
Question 38: Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. Nguyen Du’s father was a military advisor in the Trinh army.
B. Nguyen Du disagreed to serve in Nguyen Hue’s administration.
C. Nguyen Du passed the provincial examination in 1784.
D. Nguyen Du died of a long illness in spite of medical treatment.
Question 39: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. He considered himself the founding figure of Vietnamese literature.
B. He did not face any hardships after losing his parents at a young age.
C. Nguyen Du felt guilty for serving who he perceived to be a wrong ruler.
D. Nguyen Du played the same role in Trinh Army and under Nguyen Hue’s rule.
Read the following advertisement/ announcement and mark the tetter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct
option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 10 to 15.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF AN UPCOMING COURSE
Attention all students! Are you interested in learning about different cultures? Do you want to prepare yourself for
travel or study abroad? Our school is now offering a "Cultural Shock Prevention Course" to help you:
● Explore different cultures and (10)________.
● Learn how to communicate effectively with people from different backgrounds.
● (11)________ cultural misunderstandings and faux pas.
Don't miss this opportunity to expand your cultural horizons and prepare yourself for a globalized world. Sign up
for our "Cultural Shock Prevention Course" today!
Note: This course is suitable for beginners and (12)________ in simple, easy-to-understand language.
Question 10: A. costumes B. confusions C. cuisines D. customs
Question 11: A. Appreciate B. Diversify C. Avoid D. Admire
Question 12: A. is teaching B. is taught C. are taught D. are teaching
VIETNAMESE FAMOUS FIGURES EXHIBITION
Join us for an enlightening exhibition celebrating (13) _________ lives of renowned Vietnamese figures!
Time: April, 20th
Location: National Museum
● Attending the exhibition, you (14) _________ do a variety of activities as follows:
- Discover the extraordinary contributions of influential personalities from Viet Nam.
- Immerse yourself in interactive exhibits showcasing their life stories and achievements.
- Admire artworks inspired by their legacies, (15) _________ by local artists.
- Share your thoughts and learn from fellow attendees in engaging discussions.
● Grasp this unique opportunity to connect with Viet Nam’s rich history and be inspired by the stories of
remarkable individuals. Admission is free so bring your friends, family, and curiosity. See you there!
Question 13: A. an B. Ø (no article) C. the D. a
Question 14: A. need B. can C. must D. might
Question 15: A. creating B. was creating C. was created D. created
Read the following advertisement/school announcements and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer
sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks form 10 to 15.
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Tour!
Join us on a journey through Vietnam's history with a tour of Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum!
In our tour, you can:
● Discover the (10) ________ of Ho Chi Minh, the founder of modern Vietnam and a key figure in the country's
struggle for independence.
● Explore the impressive structure of the mausoleum, where (11) _______ Ho Chi Minh's body is preserved.
● Learn (12) ________ the life and achievements of Ho Chi Minh from our expert guides.
Contact us to book now!
● Email: [email protected]
● Zalo: +841234567.
Question 10: A. biology B. biographic C. biography D. biological
Question 11: A. a B. an C. the D. no article
Question 12: A. about B. on C. in D. for
ANNOUNCEMENT OF MARK ZUCKERBERG’S VISIT
 Dear students, parents, and staff,
I am excited to announce that Mark Zuckerberg, the founder and CEO of Facebook, (13) ________ our school last
week. Here are some highlights from his visit:
● Mr. Zuckerberg arrived at our school on Wednesday morning. While he (14) ________ a talk in the auditorium,
students were preparing for his visit in their classrooms.
● After his talk, Mr. Zuckerberg answered questions from students. They asked about his (15) _________, his
experiences, and his advice for young people.
● Finally, Mr. Zuckerberg took a group photo with our students and staff. It was a memorable moment for everyone
involved.
Question 13: A. visiting B. visited C. was visiting D. is visiting
Question 14: A. giving B. were giving C. gave D. was giving
Question 15: A. rule B. battle C. career D. poetry